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Arizona daily citizen., 1901-02-20
Details Of the
Mine Explosion.

Details Of the terrible explosion at the
Commerce mine were received today and
are as follows:
At noon on Saturday fifteen hundred
pounds of giant powder exploded in the
mine of the Commerce gold and silver
mining company at Ash Peak. Seven
men are dead as result OF the fearful
blast. The names of the dead are: c.
c. Godfrey, Wilford Wilson, Joe Alamo.
John 0'Conner, Joe Phillips, and Charles
o'Neil, all eingle men, and J. T. Cald,
who leaves wife and two children.
Two men who wern working on the
fiftyI loot issel we're rescued alive. Two
of the bodies ii those killed were found
yesterday 1t the botton of the two hum
dred loot shsft, Every bone In both of
their bodies MAS broken, By the awful
force efthe ssncussiou in the coafned
space at the bottom Of the mine. The
bodies bore the appearance Of having
been crushed under . heavy weight, the
blood oozing from the mouth and ears
and nose, and the skulls smashed from
being cast up against the rocky wall Of
the fearful tomb.
The man ct the whim at the surface
was blown fifty feet into the air and In
stantiy killed. The other foar are sup
posed to have been at or near tho maga-
xine. going for powder. o. Feturning With
material for blasts. What eansed the
explosion VIII never be knoNu. There
was not enough OF the hsdSes Of these
four unfortunate men picked mp 70 make
one whole man. These four were liter
ally blown into atoms Only bits of
their bodies we're found last night by the
searching party, and shreds Of burnt
clothing, buttons or other trifiing things
by which 10 identify them.
The machinery and timbeFs from the
surfa.e plant was scattered all around
the mine. distance in some cases oi
bali mile. The noise Of the explosion
was heard twenty miles away. Eight
men were In the mine at the time III the
disaster, and one VAS working the Ehin
ut the top. The men we're working In
groups Of two in different parts oa the
mine. The magasine in ths mine con
tained fifteen hundred pounds Of giant
powder. When il went OH the whole
mine was Get on Gre. and II vas with the
greatest dissicniky that the burning tim
bsrs could y seaci,ed and tise fre con.
trolled.
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-02-20
4 Minister
Believes In Saloons.

WFcHTTA, kas. Feb. l9.--The Misis
terias association has called a p,ssr
meeting for next Sunday afteI noon for
the parpose II insisting spon the CLOSING
of the soioons in Wichita. The Rev T.
%. Rfss'hey Of the Episcopal church.
presideat oi the Ministerial association.
did not atieed the meeting and has
come oui in an interview as opposed I.
prohibition. He says tle saloon il Ho
tfSsIl;F gTI,sfi.s3as! = Americas. l4ta that il
Ii a part of eir saciai system.
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-02-20
All the Terms Of
the Powers Are Accepted.

PEKINe, 20The foreign ENJOYS this morning received
official communication from the Chinese penpotenaes accepting
all the the 1t considered here that the grave point
the negotiations been passed and the only remaining anxiety is
difficulties that will among the themselves the
adjustment the indemnity claims and particularly there uneas
the attitude of Germany that her must be paid in
cash before the evacuation.
Other ministers consider this mpossiby the Chinese
little cash and Minister Conger estimates the total demands
be presented at $400000O0o - 80
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-02-20
Mrs. Nations Life
in the County Jail.

TopEKa Feb. 20 Mrs Nation and her companions Mrs
Madeline southad still confined the county
jail refusing give bonds 10 keep the peace.
They occupy the hospital ward large bare with furnish
ings the other cells that comfortable beds have been
provided table which Mrs Nation does great deal Of writ
ing She orders for articles from two eastern magazines
being spent their preparation There have
OF visitors letters and kilograms and yesterday
Mrs Nation sent word she not to be disturbed
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-02-20
Mas Identified
BY Young Cudahy.

OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 20,--0ne Of the
three men implicated in the kidnapping
Of Edward Cudahy Jr.. has been arres-
ted and 10 now in the city Jail.
When the snspect was brought into
the presence Of young Cudahy the latter
positively identified him as the man who
asked him to get into the wagon. The
police thus far refuse TO divulge his
name.
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-02-20
Adverse Action Taken
on horgan's Resolution.

WAsHIsaTos, Feb 2o-The committee foreign rela
ons action Mogans resolution declaring the right
United States proceed in the construction OF the
canal regardless Clayton Buwer treaty the ground that Il
would be to Great Britain while the
Hay Pauncefoe treaty ID still pending.
OTHER BILLS DISCUSSED.
WASHINGTON Feb 2oThe sundry civil bill under discus
today and the senate engaged further consda
on The postoce appropriation bill up and Butler of North
Carolina spoke his reduce the paid railroads
carrying mails.
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-02-20

TO OADvERTISERs-The circulation
of the Citizen is increasing very fast
thus making this paper one of the best
advertising mediums in the southwest.
Live agents have been placed in the
Geld and the paper win be placed In
every town and mining camp In the
southwest.
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-02-20
Rich Gold
Mines Near Manila.

MANILA, Feb. 20.-Reports from the
Gold mining district OF northern Luzon
are becoming more encouraging. The
gold valuee at 1880 was recently found
in single pocket in Lepanto province,
l5O miles north Of Manila.
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-02-20
Hrs. Nation
Will Stand Trial.

WICHITA, Feb. 20.-Mrs. Nations at
torneys moved today to quash the i'm
dictment against her on the graund that
the buildings injured harbored nuisances
and the client had right to abate it.
Judge Dale denied the motion.
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-02-20
China Will
Inflict Punishment.

PARas, Feb IA dispatch from PEE
king says Ii Haag Chang and Prince
Ching have informed the legations that
the government agrees 10 infiiet the
panishmcnts demanded.
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-02-20
ainister Conger
Enters a Protest.

WAsHrxeToS, Feb. GA despatch
from Minister Conger says he has pro
tested against the proposed expedition
OF Won Waldereee bat 10 no avail. Az
no other foreign ministers take the
ground they have no authority 10 in
tiueuce military operations.
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-02-20
The Beers
Attack a Train.

LONDON, Feb. 20.--At Kip river Feb.
18 the Roers derailed and secured the
contestants Of q train containing Gen.
eral Kitchener's baggage. The general
himself was passenger on the train
preceding the one derailed.
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-02-20
Warrants For
Hurderous FarInel

LEAvsSwogrH, Kas Feb,
Hudson the bartender whose wil sss
killed in the raid ak Miixood fcdIsy
swore ont Warrants for fonr sysss
under arrest charging chem witI snsl
der in the first degree. He ~
knows who fired the fatal sisot III
stated today that none Of tn
we're temperance people HIT aarsnt y
10 taken Of the crusade to pay - M
grudge
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-02-20
Arrested for
Aiding Insurgents,

MANILA, Feb. 20.--Fernando Russian,
general agent OF the Tabacaleria COM
pany, and French subject, has been
arrested for aiding insurgents.
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-02-20
DeWett Said
to be Retreating.

LONDON, Feb. ls.--Kitchaner reports
that Dewett is still retreating north
ward He is now west of Hcpetown and
the British commander expects him to
double back to the southwest q mob for
which he declares The English are fully
prepared,
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-02-20
A Newspaper
Nan Found Guilty.

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 20.--Frank Hamil-
ton vas TODAY iound guilty OF mans-
laughter for the killing of Leonard Day.
His attorney moved for new trial.
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-02-20

When you want physic that is mild
and gentle, easy to take and pleasant in
effect use Cham berlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. Price, 25 cents. Sam
pies free. Every box guaranteed. For
sale by Geo. Martin, druggist.
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-02-20

STRICTLY HOME COOKING. We
make our own pastry. Open always.
Closed never. THE BREAKER and
THE BREAKER only. We never sleep.
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-02-20

STEVENf-The express and trunk
man. Office 1t the Peoples Store. Tel
ephone 62i. All orders promptly A.
tended 10. Storage room for furniture,
boxes and trunks
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-02-20
WOODLAND MAPLE SYRUP, mpo,te,

direct from the maple groves OF Cam
ada. Every can is sold with a
guarantee. Money refunded If it does
not give satisfaction, Sold by all the
Tucson grocers. Long Syrup Refining
Co., San Francisco.
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-02-20

Gen. Martin, the druggis1, will refrIId
you your money il you ara nof Is ftA q
wifh Chamberiain's EtosIaaeh nsfz ixes
Tablets. They eure disorders ul
stomach, biIiousness. conatip tipzs
headache. Price Is eents HAnafl
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-02-20
Latest Report Upon
the Big Steel Combine.

PITTsBURG, Pa Feb 20The latest report
deal that while the representatives,
Carnegie company Federal STEEL American steel Natcn
Tube and American Bridge company have participated tbs neo
iaions snlge has yet signed
Confidence expressed however the ultimately inx
through this reflected the strengthening the steel
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-02-20
Local Meathsf Ro

MCA MeaIneI &c 80
The temperature III Tncsen t01ky
reported by Observes Z. +. sRetsaorss 81
as follows:
aaAhintnM -. - - ~ s5s3 M
aAAxaMum .s3..- 81. 4 .s,ss xH1
AeAus-- 3 &Hys
Wind northwest: clouds vAssf ];
Barometer low.
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-02-20
METAL AND M0SEY MARKET.

METAL AND M0NEY
NEW YORK. Feb BAR silver, 6ss: Mexican d0liaxs 471
silver certificates, 81 Is.7r~~a S@sNs
CoFpERcopper Brokers' sI7; exchange and casing $l65
LEAD-Lead dull. Brokers. 400; exchange, I6H.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-01-10
When Juta Hit 1t,

"After having supplied moonshiner
In a South Carolina Jail with months
supply of smoking tobacco" said gov
eminent surveyor, Il presumed upon
the deed to ask:
"'Didn't you know It was against
the law to manufacture moonshlne
whisky!
"'I heard that was n law once he
replied.
"'What do you mean by once?'
"'Why, Juba French told me thar
was sich law, but when l asked Jim
Truman about 1t he says that Juba Is
sich liar that nobody kin believe him
under oath. and SO rcckoned l was
safe to 60 ahead. Shoe, but l won
der how Juba come to tell the truth fur
that one time" Washington Post.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-01-10
a IknttIesr,ake Tran.

Rattlcsnakcs were the most danger.
Gus wild animals with which the early
settlers of New Jersey had to contend
They We're very numerous, and their
bite. if not treated properly at once.
was generally fatal. In Stories from
American History" +. II. Stockton cites
an incident which gives an idea of the
abundance of rattlers in the new col
Ony.
In quarry, from which the work
men were engaged in getting out stone
for the foundations of Princeton Col
lege. a wide crack in the rocks was dis
covered. which lei downward to large
cavity; and in this cave were found
about twenty bushels Of ratt!esnake
bones.
There was no reason to believe that
this was a snake cemetery, to which
the creatures retired when they sup
posed they were approaching the end
of their days; but it was, without
doubt, a great rattlesnake trap.
The winding, narrow passage lead ng
to 1t must have been very attractive to
snake seeking retired quarters in
which to take its long winter nap. Al
though the cave at the bottom Of the
great crack was easy enough to get
into, It was so arranged that 1t was
difficult. II not impossible, for snake
to get out Of 1t, especially in the spring,
when these creatures are very thin and
weak, having been nourished all winter
by their own fat.
Thus year after year the rattlesnakes
must have gone down into that cavity,
without knowing that they could never
get out again.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-01-10
SOUVENIR OF A TRAc TOY.
LorRuette Presentel to q Senator's
Wife By Booth.

|
Wife BY Booth.
The daughter Of a United States Sem
ator has a lorgnette which was pre-
sented to her mother 10y J. Wilkes
Booth. The story, which Is now print
ed for the first time, is as follows:
Booth rented room the night before
the assassination in the Washington
Hotel. where Henry Clay died. The
house was crowded with guests, and
the corridors after dinner were filled
with women Of note and beauty. Booth,
who was fond Of admiration, commin-
gled with the assernblage, and was pre-
scented to many. lie carried hand
somely mounted lorgnette which Sen
ator's wife compllmented. She knew
the Booth family. Edwin Booth having
been a guest at her home. This fact
was sufficient warrant for J. Wilkes
Booth to he unusually gracious, and
when the Senator's wife admired the
actors lorgnette he begged the favor OF
presenting 1t to her. The following
night occurred the tragedy. In the pre-
liminary investigation which followed
the Senator's wife and another woman
who was with her the evening she met
Booth were subjected to a most rigid
inquiry as to Booths manner
The daughter Of the Seniors wife,
now prominent society woman of her
home, tells this story III connection
with the investigation:
"My poor mother was questioned and
cross-questioned by II lawyer and de-
tective touching her meeting with
Booth. But she was unable to give
them any information con, ern'ng
Booths manner except that he was gal
liant. Hard as they tried to learn any
thing from her, she could remember
nothing showing that Booth contem'
plated crime. nothing indicating that he
EVER thought of such a thing. lie was
In jovial mood and spoke Of some fu-
ture events with confidence. Go not
think my mother ever quite recovered
from the effects Of the incident. She
Kept the lorgnette for some years, never
1sing it. however, and finally she pre-
sentetl 1t T. me. am not supersti-
tious, but have never yet tried to use
his lorgnette that something unusual
lid not occur. The first night carried
my horse had an accident which made
as late in arriving ut the theater, ana
when we got there we found the play
postponed. Once 1t was misplaced ana
suddenly turned up. On another occa-
sion it was loaned to II friend. who was
aiken i'll In her box and nearly died be-
'ore she got home. still have 1t, but
have never used it. although mean
10 some y'-1'hi!adelplia Item.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-01-10

BY local applications, - they cannot reach the
diseased portion Of the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness. and that 10 BY constitu.
6amed condition OF the mucous lining of the
Eustschian Tube. When this tube gets in.
iecs heaii~T. and when It l. entirely Closed
deafness is the result, and unless the inflamma-
ton can be taken out and this tube restored to
it, normal condition, hearing will be destroyed
catarrh, which Is nothing but an infamed
condition Of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness (caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
Sold BY Druggists, 75c
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-01-10
Unmarried Men and Women.

Taking the Australian colonies in the
aggregate. there are only seventy five
unmarried females for every one hun.
dred unmarried males In New South
Wales alone. according to the last cen.
sus. there are nearly 100000 more MI.
married males than unmarried fe-
males: in Victoria the excess is up
wards Of 75.0OO; In Queensland 1t ID
almost $1,000; In Southern Australia.
over 1900; in Western Australia.
1000: in Tasmania about the same; and
in New Zealand, little less than
$4,000.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-01-10
Death Statistics Of Washington.

Forty sudden deaths occurred in
Spokane county, WASH, during 1900.
OF these 20 were due to accident, ~
were suicides, five were caused by sud-
den attacks of heart disease and apo.
plexy, two we're supposed crimes and
one was legal hanging.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-01-10
Worth Remembering.

ut is the man at the top Ut the lad.
der who can reach things" remarked
the naughty representative Of noble
family.
"True," remarked the sarcastic man
in homespun. ''but it is the man at the
bottom who can upset the ladder"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-01-10
A TOpsy.Turyy Country.

II should say this country was upside
down." exclaimed Il young American
builder and contractor who came down
steel frame building in San Juan for
wealthy Porto Rican. The young
builder Is DESTROYS Of making a success
in the island, and contemplates taking
up his permanent residence there II
business will warrant 1t.
II wanted this building Of mine to
attract attention." he continued. "In
order to do this, had practically de-
cided to build the walls from the top
downward. consulted the man for
whom was doing the work.
"'When the steel frame is up said
to him, we will begin to lay brick ut
the second story Then l watched to
see what effect the remark would have
upon him. He didn't seem surprised
III the least.
"'It might be better to begin at the
third story he replied. Sometimes We
begin at the top
what's that? cried.
sometimes. he said. we begin at
the very top and he seemed to regard
1t as very ordinary thing to do.
I'D like to know how you do it,
fairly shouted. There isn't steel
frame building in Porto Rico
~ know that he answered calm
ly: but 1t Is generally cheaper to build
from the top down. We most always
do it,
"'rhen Wen begin at the bottom this
time said.
Il have tried to find out SINCE" con-
tinued the builder whether that ma
tive was kidding me: but natives never
joke. They take everything seriously
including themselves" Chicago Inter
Ocean.
Friendship Is Il welcome ship in any
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-01-10

Now being built, is confidently expected
to be the fastest sailing vessel ever built.
Its construction is being kept a secret. but
1t is whispered thatit will easily hold the
cup. America is rapidly coming to the
front. A good example Of this is in that IA
nous household remedy. Hoste;ter's
Stomach Ritters, which has defended
health for half a century past. 1t holds
the record for the cure Of dyspepsia, indi-
gestion. onstipation. nervousness, bill
iOusness aud la grippe.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-01-10

YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAKING
When you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every hottie showing that it
is simply Iron and Quinine in II taste.
less form. No Cure, No Pay. soc.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-01-10
Fisheries Of ENGLAND and Wales.

In England and Wales there are
1871 fishing boats aud 100000 tisher-
men engaged in the sea fishery. Last
year they caught $3.50. 900 hundred.
weight OF fish, including 1880, 1000
hundred weight of herring.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-01-10
Chinese Funeral Rites.

The friends OF the dead in China beg
permission to burn quaint pasteboard
images of men and cattle, shaped in
crinkled paper. Oh the spot where tine
dead lie. The ceremony is a mark OF
respect and is believed also to act AS a
sedative OH the departed spirits.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-01-10
fias Proved q Good Investment.

Mayor Houston, OF Nelson. b. c.,
states that the city's system Of elee tria
lighting has cost under $40. Total
receipts, $37, 1853, payments for inter.
est and sinking fund, maintainance
and other charges to $l4, 1856, making
clear profit Of ~ ,152. The purchase
has proved u success
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-01-10

Edward r. Burch, the promoter Of
the new electric railway at Everett,
WASH, has deposited $1,000 as for.
felt in the event that he or his assigns
shall fail to comply with the condi.
lions Of the franchise.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-01-10

Tho Best Prescription for Malaria
Chills and Fever is bottle of Groves.
1asteless Chill Tonic. 1t is SIMPLY
iron and quinine in a tasteless form i.
No Cure, No Pay. Price zoe.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-01-10
His Record.

Myer-Who is the man across the
way with the gold medal on his coat?
oyer Oh. that's Downing. lie
holds the automobile record.
Myer-Automobiie record?
Gyer-Yes; ran over Ii people In
one afternoon.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-01-10
m cealIifon csull
lave Been No Verse

] decided to try s. 8. s.,
but must confess I had
little faith left In any
medicine. After taking
the third bottle I noticed
. change Ia my condi-
ton. This was truly en-
couraging, and I deter.
inined to give s. S. S. .
thorough trial. From
that time on theimprove-
ment vas rapid ; 8. s. S.
seemed to have the dis
ease completely under
control the sores and
ulcers healed and I was
soon free from, ali signs
- AAA A{ane1Ae. Z h0 90
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-01-10
New irritation Ditch.

A plan is being discussed by which
the greater part Of Canyon Hill.
Idaho, will be susceptible to irrigation.
A ditch will be dug from the Caldwell
canal to the top OF the hill.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-01-10
Tallest Chimney In America.

The tallest chimney on this CONT.
nent is being erected at Constable
Hook, Bayonne. N. j. When com.
pleted it will he $50 feet high.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-01-10
In the Wrong Glass.

''Mrs. Pheedem's boarders seem to
be nearly all students who belong to
the normal class"
Eyes, but she tells me that their
appetites are abnormal
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-01-10
HELP WANTE u,

WANTED and women " good
ohAro0, Or to r. prNs eut estx bl shed house
On salary; sylondtd opportunity: I'D.
dress r. y. Box 6S7, Portland. Oregon.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-01-10
Strict Enforcement Of the Law.

Policemen on the streets in Hamburg
watch the cars closely and II they find
car which carries single passenger
more than allowed by law. the conduc.
tor is find - cents.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-01-10

How II reddens the skin. itches, oozes,
dries aud scales
Some people call it letter, milk crust OF
salt rheum.
The suffering from it is sometimes lit
tense; local applications are resorted to
they mitigate. but cannot cure
1t proceeds from humors Inherited or &C.
quired and persists until these have been
removed.
Ho0d's Sas.sapas.ixxa
positively removes them. has radically and
permanently cured the worst cases. and
Is without all equal for all cutaneous
eruptions.
Hood's Pills the best catlnrIic. Price q cents
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-01-10
Poor Farm That Makes Money.

The poor farm III Marion county.
Kansas, has only 10 inmates. Last
year it cleared 5000 over expenses.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-01-10
Why Is This So Z?

1t is humiliating, or should be so.
to public spirited Oregonians to read
that butter thought from Minnesota is
sold in large quantities in Southern
Oregon. says the Portland Telegram.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-01-10
A SIGN.

He-Ethel, what can it mean? Last
night ! d,eamed that proposed to you.
She-1 should say it meant that you
were more sensible asleep than awake.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-01-10

Loss Of Life Comparatively Small.

Vessels have been storm tossed for
days on the Pacific coast, but there are
few reports of loss OF life, and most OF
the battered ships have managed to
make port.