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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
WIN Shake Up State Guard.

Gen. Brandon is not satisfied with
the way the officers in the various
companies of the State Guard are do
ing, and he investigated the records in
his Office to find out how many of
them were doing their duty. The re-
suit Of this investigation was that sew
eral officers were found to be deiin.
quent in the matter of making out and
sending in their monthly and quarter
ly reports. and it is the intention OF
the head of this department to correct
this defect in the system, even if
stringent measures have to be resorted
To
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
Sunken Ship Located.

San Francisco, Nov. 25.-The expert
diver, SOrensen, who has been search
ing for the wreck of the Pacific mail
steamer Rio de Janiero, since last
May, now declares that he has located
the sunken treasure snip, which car
ried over 100000 in valuable cargo,
and also Consul-GeneraI Wildman's
official papers, which the government
is anxious to secure. Sorensen will
get 20 per cent. of all he RECEIVERS
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29

the request of the naval commanders,
and on the ground of humanity, hav-
ing view the large foreign population
of Colon, not to land troops here, or
open fire on the town before six
o'clock Friday evening.
The Colombian gunbOat, Gen. Pin
zon, is badly off for provisions, and
the commanders of all the warships
agreed to supply her with the neces-
sary stores. The gunboat has not
yet returned to Colon, and her where
abouts is unknown.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
VIII Not BE Taken Alive.

James Wright and John Templeton.
alleged murderers of Deputy Sheriff
Clinton Legear, shot and seriously
wounded Enoch and John Gillem, near
Sneedville, last week. The Gillems had
been deputized to arrest the two men
and were heavily armed. When they
came upon Wright and Templeton the
latter two fired forty shots at them.
seven of which took effect II the Gil
capped. They have been bounded since
last August, when Legear was killed
and they swear they will not be taken
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
TENNESSEE STATE NEWS
New Coal Fields.

New coal fields have been discovered
in West Tennessee. Reliable informa
ton from Serdis. in Hardin county
is to the effect that a vein of superior
coal four feet thick has been discoy.
cred upon the Bivens farm, two miles
south of Sardis. The same prospect
ors who are looking after this lead say
that upon the Faggs farm, one mile
north of Sardis, they find even bet
ter lead. Sardis is comparatively a
short distance from the Tennessee
river, and not far from the projected
line Of the Florence & Clinton Rail
vOad.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
Have Not struck.

Pittsburg, Nov. 25.-The time limit
given to the railroads of Pittsburg
district by the switchmen's union for
a definite answer to the demands for
an increase of wages, expired, at 10
o'clock Monday morning, but strike
has not yet been declared. 1t is un-
derstood that more time will be al
lowed for the reply. w. G. Lee, first
vice-grand master of the Brotherhood
of Railroad Trainmen, is in the city.
investigating the trouble.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29

New York, Nov. 25.-Messages from
the agent of the Panama Railroad &
Steamship Co., at Color, have been re-
ceived here at the offices of the com
Pany. The cablegrams said that seri-
GUS fighting was expected at Empire,
4 small place on the line of the Pana-
ma railroad. They also stated that
the Machias, Capt. McCrea, had land
ed more men at Colon, and that the
Iowa had for the first time landed
marines at Panama. They also con
tanned the information that the
Colombian gunbOat General PinZon
had arrived at Colon, under command
of Capt. Ignacio FOriaco, with troops
aboard from Cartagena, and that the
threatened bombardment> of the city
OF Colon was to take place, Monday
at p. M, New York time. They
said the city was in the possession of
the rebels, and that Capt. McCrea had
forbidden the Smelling of the town.
Mr.. DeBrigand consul-general of
mbia. said that he expected adj
vices regarding the situation.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
BRAVE FIRE LADIES.
They Carry Four Young Women
From Burning Grocery
House in st. Louis.

St. Louis, Nov. 25.-Fire. broke out
at Luyties Bros. whosesaIe and re-
tail grocery store, Sixth and Frank
lin avenues, at 1920 Monday, and
caused a loss of $4,000; insurance,
so per cent.
Firemen rescued four young WON
en-, bringing them down the ladders
Two firemen were overcome by
smoke.
The progress of the fire was so
rapid that money was left in the tiils
and the safes opened so hurried was
the exit of the employees.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
Under water Fifteen uonrs

New York, Nov. 25.-The subma-
rine torpedo boat Fulton, of the HoI-
land type, with Rear-Admiral Lowe,
retired, Lieut.. Macarthur and several
others on board, arose from the bot
tom of the Holland dock, Sunday
morning, after having been sub
merged Is hours. No inconvenience
was suffered by those on board.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
The United states supreme Court.

Washington, Nov. 25.-In the Unit
ed States supreme court Chief Justice
Fuller announced that after the close
of business on Wednesday the court
would take a recess until the follow
ing Monday. Usually, the court takes
two weeks vacation for Thanksgiv-
ing, but this course was deviated
from this year in order to permit of
a longer recess than usual for Christ
mas. The present understanding is
that the court will adjourn for four
weeks on Monday, December g.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
Kansas City n1asl stoclz Ynrd Gaze

Washington, Nov. 25.-The United
States supreme court has reversed the
decision of the court below in favor
of the state in the Kansas City stock
yards case. The case involved the
validity of the state law of Kansas.
giving authority to FIX rates charged
at the stock yards. The opinion was
handed down by Justice Brewer.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
Contribution to Conscious FUND.

When Private Secretary eileen
opened Gov McMillin's mail one day
last week he was surprised to find a
500 bill, accompanied by the folio wing
anonymous communication:
Honorable McMillin, Governor OF the
State of Tennessee:
Enclosed find 500, which please
pass to State treasury as conscience
fund. Please acknowledge the receipt
through the Associated Press.
Brownsville, Tenn, Nov. IA, 1901.
The letter, while dated at Browns
vile, was mailed at Memphis.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
Railroad Charterrd.

A charter has been granted to the
Little River Railroad Company, with
S15O.OG0 capital stock. The ircorpora.
tors are A W. Lee. John w Wrigley.
William NJ Mccormick, w. p. Town
send and Tully z. Corrlick, and their
purpose is to build a railroad froIn
Chilhowee Gap, Blount county, up the
Little river valley to the forks, thence
up the western prong and Laurel creek
to Laurel Gap, with branch lines up
tho middle prong of Little river TO the
North Carolina line and up the east
fork TO tie North Carolina line.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
THE MARKETS.
MONDAY, Nov. s5.
Grain and Provisions.

st. Louis - Flour : Patents. s3.50q3 60:
other grades, 81. S5d3. 40. Wheat--No: Red.
T5IbGT 76ibc Corn-No. > mixed. 6i2i Gg;5e-
Oats-No. ?, 44i9G45l@c Hay-Timothy,S So 20
0l5.GO: prairie, S1100d1400; clover. SLIGO
6Il4.o0. Butter = Creamery, 2OQ251Ee;
dairy 15d22c.. Eggs-Fresil, PC Lard
Choice steam. S.67l2e. Pork-New mess.
1925. BEGAN Clear ribs, e1sIS4c;
Wool-Tub-washed, 14G2415c Missouri and
Illinois medium combing, 171sMlSc; other
grades, 14@17c; angora goat hair, 11415e.
Indianapolis-Whe = No. 2 red, 75c;
No. red, 71G7Gc. Corn-No white,
62l5c; No. , yellow, SIC OatS-No.
mixed, 4S1zI44c. Hay-Timothy, $le.00p
81. Oe.
,ShicaEn-Closing quotations: Wheat
N6:-tSsi{Sel 7ZiSc: December. I2Ac: May,
nc SET IIs;thL.l..-NeYs7 sn5er 625sc; December,
621Lc; liE2 gfiseH oats-November, 42i@c;
PorkNNoSe-.sg - 20; December, sl4.Ie;
January. si55r.ssSsesr $itF. s1s.2215 Lard-No-
yembsT 5%sseF ssNSas 5sng-
S. on: january. $s07f2s: Kay, $S.25-
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
Live stock MARKETS..

St Louis-Cattle--Fancy exports. s. -
700: butchers $4.25eIG0O; st2ckers $2.ssf1
400: COWS and heifers. s.. 50d25e boss
Packing s5.45N5.SG; butchers. s5z35ffzs5.S5:
light S4.5OGi5.7O;. Sheep-Muttou- Sheep
g. 256i3.75; lambs. s4e0d4.90.
indianapolis = Cattle-Fair 10 prime
steers, So 2FGr615. Hogs-Good to choice
heavies So. 65G5.S0; mixed and heavy
packing. S5.4Gaf5 60. Sheep-Good TO choice
lambs. $S.7alf4.25; good TO choice sheep,
s.. 506T2.75.
Chicago to prime. S. 2a@
7oO; poor to medium. $3-55H $50; stockerS
and feeders, 81 oofI4-0 90: cows, $1-S5zfi- 80.
neifers. S1.5asi5C0. Gamers, S1-25aI2-25,
calves S2.50et5.00. Hogs-Mixed and butch
ers S565ef6.O0; good 10 choice heavy, $50
Tt6.05; rough heavy. s.. f0Q5-60; light, $3.50
$40. Sheep-Good to choice wethers. S 81
6425; fair to choice mixed, s.. 75d2. 30:
western sheep $S000S.60; native lambs,
g. 5OG4.75; western lambs. s5-J0d4.15-
Kansas City-Catnle-Nat beef steers,
81. 75@6.25; Texas and Indian steers, So e9lD
4.25; Texas cows. $2.00Q3.00; native cows
and heifers, S2.50lt5-e0; stockers and feed
ers. 81 75d4-25; calves. $3.OGI5.25- Hogs
Heavy, $5.95tI6.05; packers. $5.75Q5.95: me-
dunn, s5.6005.90; light, $5.1G@5.S0; workers.
S5.00G5.75; yearlings. shrdluetcmwfyDn f
S5.0OI5.75. Sheep-Mutons, S0Gltoe;
lambs, S4.0Gff465; warnings. S50ef ~,
wethers $S.1OdS.sO; ewes, S2.75qs-S5.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
Suicide by Dynamite.

Denver, Col, Nov. 25.-Judge NJ. a.
Rogers, formerly of the Colorado SUI
preme court, is said to have commit
ted suicide at Steamboat Springs,
Col, by lying down on the ground and
touching off, with a cigar, a stick of
dynamite which he had placed be-
meath his BODY.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
Robbed a camping Resort.

Wichita, Kas., Nov. 25.-Sunday
morning at o'clock three masked
men entered 1.-The Mint" gaming
resort at Chickasha, I. T., ordered all
present to hold up their hands, and
carried off 500 in currency.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
whitecappers Brighten Negroes.

The whitecappers have the negroes
east OF Wildersyille scared almost to
death. Some fifteen or twenty have
left for the Indian Territory and Hi
nois, and the remaining ones are dis
turbed and many families will leave
between now and January. Spellings,
Rosser & Co., stove manufacturers
near Wildersville, have been notified
not TO work any negroes.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
He SfenIs Kisses.

\ Philadelphia, Nov. 25.-Women in
Chestnut Hill, an aristocratic suburb
of Philadelphia, are being terrorized
by q hold-up man. Their losses are
confined to nerve force, as the mis-
creant steals nothing but kisses,
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
Illegal Insurance.

Insurance Commissioner Folk has
received information that a number OF
institutions IN Knoxville are placing
insurance with companies not author
lied to do business in Tennessee. He
has sent Deputy Insurance Commits
sioners Craig and Walter Cain to as
certain the facts and take the neceS
sary steps to collect the State tax on
the premiums from the insured under
the recently enacted law.
Shelby and Davidson Tax Values.
The tax aggregate for Shelby county
shows that the assessed realty, city
and county, amounts to S3l926,941 and
personally to S5,619,9S5, a total of S45,-
546.926, a net loss OF s77, 0G0 over the
previous assessment. Davidson coun-
tvs assessment is $51,176,5 500, yielding
$4,000 more in State taxes than Shei-
by county.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
GOV. Van SAINT Determined.

} ST. Paul, Mimi, Nov. 25.-Gov. Van
SAINT has, says the Pioneer Press, de-
termined to call the legislature in spe-
cial session to provide funds for the
legal battle against the great rail
way combine. If the legislature fails
him he will use his private fortune.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
Alison j. sfreator Dead.

Galesburg, ILL.,, Nov. 25.-Alson J..
Streeter, well known in Illinois poll
tics, died, Sunday morning, at his
home in New Windsor, after an illness
of six weeks with dia betes and COM
DlicationS
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
Police Had to Intervene.

New York, Nov. pa dispatch to
the Herald from Rome says that
owing to friction between the bishop
and clergy of Denver, Several priests
visited Rome. There was a fracas
among the clergymen recently, and an
intervention of the police took place.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
win he Tried fer Treason.

London, Nov. 25.-Col. Arthur
Lynch. the newly elected member of
parliament for Galway, has been in
formed that if he comes to England,
he will be tried for treason.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
The sultan Grows Indignant.

London, Nov. 25.-The Vienna pa
pers assert that Turkey is addressing
an arrogant circular note to the pow
ers, protesting against their ''perpet-
ual interference in Turkish affairs,
and demanding to know their inten-
tons regarding Crete.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
The Iris FIoatcd.

Washington, Nov. 25.-Secretary
Long has received a cablegram from
Admiral Rodgers at Manila stating
that the New York had managed to
float the supply. boat Iris, which
stranded near lIoilo. The Iris is APP
parentlY uniniured.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29

Washington, Nov. 25.-Secretary
Gage has received from an unknown
person, through the collector of GUS
toms at New York, Il conscience con-
tribution of $1S,669.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29

Little Rock, Ark, Nov. 25.-Mrs.
VIM. Al. Swift and infant were burned
to death at their home near Grannis,
Polk county. 1t is supposed she fell
asleep while holding the baby in a
chair, near the fireplace, and her
clothing caught fire.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
Charged with burning His House.

A bill has been filed in the Chan
Gerry Court of Franklin county suing
Rev. B. A. Cherry for-the insurance
money paid him on the house owned
by him at Estill Springs. and which
was burned under mysterious circum-
stances. The amount involved is
81, 25C. The bill charges that Rev. Mr..
Cherry burned the house, or caused ii
to be burned, to get the insurance.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29

New York, Nov. 25.-The Anna teur
Athletic union has decreed that any
man who receives Pay for officiating
at athletic games shall not be eligible
for registration"
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
A mississippi Town Destroyed.

Memphis, Tenn, Nov. 25.-Jones-
town, Miss, has been practically de-
stroyed by fire. Fourteen stores and
six residences were burned. Total
loss $4,000.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
Threaten TO Kin Miss stone.

received no reply from the brigands
to his ultimatum,' says dispatch
from Sofia, to the Daily Telegraph.
''The brigands threaten to kill Miss
Stone unless the full ransom is paid
bV January l. -
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
DiStiIIerY Seized.

The distfllery of Hickman & Co., al
Lynnville has been seized because, OF
October 90, Andrew Mitchell, one O..
the owners, sold to Pulaski saloon
keepers two barrels of whisky OF
which the tax had not been paid
Mitchell has been arrested. Hickman
the other partner, later secured the re
lease of the liquor on swearing IT,
joint ownership and by making bond
The whisky seized was valued at over
$4,000.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
Isthmian Traffic interrupted.

Colon. Colombia, Nov. 25.-No even
ing train left Panama Sunday.
The government troops are attack
ING the liberals at Culebra. The re-
suit, so far, is not known.
The government gunboat Gen. Pin
zon left her anchorage, close to the
other warships, Sunday night, and is
now reported to be landing troops on
the north end of Colon.
There is much connection in the
streets.
People are seeking refuge on board
the United States gunboats Machias
and Marietta, along the railroad and
on the piers.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29

Washington, Nov. 25.-Wm. Gwyn,
who for 80 years has served as chief
messenger to the secretary of state,
is dead. He had been in feeble health
for some time, butpersistedin sticking
to his work and was at his post last
SATURDAY.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
King suspends the Chamber.

Athens, Nov. 26.-The king has is
Anthems, Nov. 25.-The king has is
sued decree suspending the cham
Der for 40 days. The city is fairly
tranquil. The armed occupation of
the university is still in contempla-
fiOO
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
vicLsburg Battlefield Commission.

Springfield, ILL.,. Nov. 25.-The Nicks-
burg battlefield commission has or
ganized, by electing Gen. John Z.
Black, Chicago, president; Col. a. Q.
Mathews, Pittsfield, vice-president;
Capt Geo. S. Durfee, Decatur, secre-
tary.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29

st. Louis, Nov. 25.-While saving
her two-ycar-old child from injury in
an explosion of coal oil, Mrs. Emma
Weber was burned to death Sunday.
The mother WAS pouring the oil into
4 cooking stove to hasten the fire and
the explosion resulted
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
Saws Rebels We're Defeated.

Washington, Nov. 25.-Mr. Herran,
charge daffaires of the Colombian le-
CATION, received the following cable
gram:
Panama, Nov. 25.-Colombian Min
lister, Neutrality-suspicious. army COM
pletely defeated at Culebra and EN-
perador. Governor marched Sunday
night upon Colon. Traffic interrupt
ed Sunday, but will be re-esta blished
to-day "ARJONA.
). A. 4
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29

New York, Nov. 25.-A careful SIR
vey of the stolm-swept coast OF New
Jersey and vicinity places the dam
age at 100000. A number of lives
are reported lost.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
Coyernor of scutarf.

New York, Nov. pa dispatch
from Constantinople to the London
Times announces that Shakir Pasha
has been appointed governor of Sou
20 ri
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
queen wiIheImina Improving.

The Hague, Nov. 25.-Queen Will
helmina is improving so satisfactorily
that Prince Henry will leave Het-Loo
tomorrow Oh a short visit to Prussia.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29

Comptroller King says he will not at
tempt to collect the tax of $50 imposed
as a special license for each agent in
each county who solicits orders for
charging pictures. AttoTney-General
Pickle rendered an opinion on this law
in which he declared it unconstitution-
al, and had been so held by the SUI
preme Court, because the men who did
the work were non-residents.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29

New York Nov. 25.-Money on call
easier at per cent; prime mercantila pa
per, 41zlJ5 per cent Sterling exchange
weak. with actual business in raDi<e-s'
bills at 4S7dzS7i4 for demand, and at zS33tf 10
4s4 for 50 days: posted rates zs45zfi4SS:
commercial bills. 1880 1881. Bar silver, 5Sc
Mexican NSllars, f=54c. Government bonds
strong.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29

Financial.

Quotations for middling range as fol-
lows: st. Louis. 7ssc; New York., SC;
Memphis, 5-16
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Nnt Sire ON Colon Before Friday.

Colon, Nov. 25.-At a conference
held at one o'clock a. m, on board the
British cruiser Tribune, at which
Gen. Ignacio Eeliaco, Senior De La
Rosa, secretary of Gen. Diaz, and the
commanders OF the foreign warships
were present, the general agreed, at
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-11-29
Report of Liberal Defeat Confirmed.

Washington, Nov. 25.-The state de-
partment has received confirmation
of the reported defeat of the liberal
troops by the Colombian government
troops. This came in a cablegram
from Consul-General Gudger, at Pam
anna, in which he says the railroad is
now unobstructed, and that the gov
eminent forces have been victorious
over the revolutionists. He further
reports that the bluejackets from the
Nachias have gone inland, and now
occupy point midway of the 18th.
mus.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-10
ONE PRICE AND PLAIN FIGURES.

mestic steward with the navigating
party. He says: Rushing on deck,
met the steward. who handed me life
belt, saying, Look after yourself, my
lad; I shall be all right When next
saw him he was floating, dead. close
TO the Cobra" The narrator Of this in
cident says he prays he may never see
such a sight as that presented on the
deck of the wrecked vessel at the time
the rush was made for the whaler. Ad-
mirable discipline was maintained by
the men of the Royal Navy.
Lieut. Bosworth Smith. who was in
command OF the vessel died at his
post. Having given the few instruc-
lions that were necessary, he stood on
the bridge with folded arms and watch
ed unmoved the departure Of the only
link between himself and the world
from which he was 50 soon to be cut
on Onl0okers who saw the last OF him
as the dinghy drew away declare that,
20 Judge by his countenance he hard
~ seemed 20 realize his fate. Chief
Engineer Percy had stood upon the
bridge by his side until the very last
moment and then. diving into the sea.
he was picked ~ by the occupants Of
the dinghy
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-10

dear life. but with many of them even
then the struggle was in vain. Numbers
of them were already floating on the
water dead, Notwithstanding the lie
belts they wore, for the waves render
cd the belts little better than useless.
Some poor fellows raised plteous APP
peals for help and mercy as the dinghy
already loaded beyond it's capacity
drew gradually away. one man, VINO
belonged to Messrs. Parsons works.
was heard to cry. just as the waves
closed over him for ever. oh, my COO!
my wife and nay children Others OF
the whaler's victims were sucked in
under the vessel and speedily drowned
A statement that one heroic man,
stoker, cling ng 10 laden boat, drop
ped back into the sea. crying. Never
mind me. mates; there's no room Tor
me" IS denied by the occupants OF the
dinghy. They state that all the men
clngng 20 the boat were ultimately
taken in. Collins says that the majori-
~ OF the men who rushed for the
whaler were contractors men, and were
greatly excited. Possibly had the
whaler not been laden beyond its cap
acity. many more lives might have
been saved.
A pathetic story Is told BY the DO