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Richmond planet., 1902-12-13
Young Couple Happily Joined.
[NEw YoRK REpoRrER. NOV. %. 1ooa

NEW YORK REPORTER, Nov, 90, 1909.
The rectory of Sc. Benedicts r. q
Church was the ne,of a pretty we'd
ding on last Thursday evening, when
Miss Fannie ID Flippin, of this city.
wa was married to MIR. Miles Gary Debbress
The ceremony was.performed by the
Rev. J. E. Burke, of st. Benedict,s
Catholic Church. The bride wore \
beautiful gown Of gray broad-cloth with
lace trimmings. Precisely at s d. M.
the bride came into, the parlor of the
rectory on the arm Of her brother, Mr..
Mr. Joseph F1ippin, who gave her away.
She carried in her hands bouquet Of
white roses, Immediately after the
ceremony the couple left on their honey
moon to visit Mr.. and Mrs. Brown, OF
washington, ID. c. On Sunday even
ing they reached Richmond, Va, where
reception win be held on Thursday
evening. Many handsome presents
were received by the couple.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-13
Three Bands of Calanthe.

On the evening of November 4th,
1902. at the Pythian Castle Hall, Rose
of Sharon Band. l. o. OF Calauthe was
organized by Grand Worthy Mother
Anna E. Taylor. This band was gotten
up by Sister Annie Z. Jackson Of Maceo
Court, number 222, assisted by Sister
Mary Z. Williams.
On November %, 1909, Rising Star of
the East Band gotten up by Sister Mary
E. Taylor, daughter of Sister Anna
Taylor and Viola Band gotten up by
Sister Elizabath Henderson, were or
ganized by Grand Worthy Mother Sister
Anna Taylor, assisted by the ladies of
the Courts of Calanthe. After the initia-
ton refreshments were served the
children and visitors.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-13
Wednesday. peesmber 10.

Fire In the business section of New
Westminster. B. c., yesterday de-
stroyed property valued at $500, 900.
Hon, Robert II. Yardley. a prominent
member OF the Bucks county. Pa. bar.
dropped dead at Doylestown yesterday.
-Four OF Philadelphia's public schools
were closed yesterday owing to cold
class rooms. the suEply OF coal being
exhausted.
According to ruling by Postmaster
General Payne. when women employed
in the postal service marry they must
again take the oath OF Office.
The wbsie force OF the New York
agricultural department is working to
keep the hoof and mouth disease
among cattle out OF that state.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-13

REID-Departed this life at quarter
Of nine, John r. Reid at his resi-
derce 602 w. Catherine, St., in the 27th
year of his age. He leaves q mother
and wife and one sister and grand
mother and other relations to mourn
their loss. Funeral was from Asbury
Methodist Church, Dec, s. at s P M.
Dearest husband, thou has left as,
l, your loss do deeply feel
But tbs God who has bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal.
His loving wife, MATTE REID.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-13
Pilgrim Baptist Church.
Rev. N, @, Booker, Pastor-Live Prayer
Meetings-A FlOurishing Sunday
School Building and surround
ings Improved-A Good
Choir-Excenent Ser
vices

The Pilgrim Baptist Church CMiller's
Field) Henrico Co., Va, authorized the
following statement for publication.
We are pleased to state that our
church under the leadership of Rev
n. O. Booker, pastor. We are in a pro-
gressive and peaceful state, our mem
bership is being increased, there being
additions at nearly every Lords Supper
which takes place on the first Sunday
night in each month at $50 o'clock. We
are we'll satisfied aud greatly.pleased at
the excellent work being done by our
pastor, Rev. Booker, and are aiding him
at the Union University under the
scholarly training Of Prof. Jos. E. Jones,
d. d.
Our Building has been greatly i'm
proved inside and ont. New lamps,
rostrum enlarged, nicely carpeted, desk
painted, nice covers, plenty of extra
chairs, nice choir gallery elevated from
the main floor. an excellent organ and
an accomplished performer, new music
books, and choir that will compare
wish the best IN our city churches. The
roof of the building has been repaired
with new tin.
We have large lamp in front Of the
church. Our Sunday School at $3.50 pm.
is in good condition and ON the increase.
We have fine officers and teachers.
Our prayer meetings Wednesday and
Friday nights, praises are offered to
God in behalf Of the pastor, Rev.IBooker
and all friends and the public in general
who have so kindly aided us by their
presence and kind words and money.
A cordial invitation is extended to all
friends to come and take lively interest
in all services.
Our choir is composed as follows:
Mr.. John Johnson, Leader, Mrs. Irena
Williams, Asst, Mrs. Rebecca Owens,
Mrs. Zylphia Smith, Miss George Groes,
Miss Dora Archer, Soprano, MRS. Cora
Thompson, Miss Ellen Reed, Alto, Mr..
VIM. H. Frazier, Mr.. Chas Jenkins,
Basso, Mr.. James Allen, Tenor, Mrs
Irene Fauntleroy, Organist. Miss Jones,
Asst.
Sunday School, Mr.. T. 8. Smith,
Supt., Rev, Burley, Asst, Mr.. Charles
Jenkin, Chairman, w. n, Smith, O. O.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-13
9Th Anniversary.

The Sharon Baptist Church will cele-
brate the seventh anniversary of Rev.
A. ), Thomas as pastor of said. church
next Sunday. December 18th.
At ii a. M, the pastor will preach,
giving general information concerning
the progress of the church. Members
and friends are invited TO be present.
Sp m, Rev. II. +. Williams, B d !,
Will preach; at s p. m, Rev. w. T..
johnson, B. D., will preach Services
will continue throughout the week.
Preaching by other able divines. You
are invited TO be present at all services.
Committee of arrangements,
o Smith. chairman;
A. Beverly, secretary.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-13
Carter-SpurIock.

The marriage of Miss Sarah L. Car
ter to Mr.. William III. Srurlock viii
take place at the residence of the brides
parents, Captain and Mrs. William II.
Garter, Sr., 1915 Taylor street, Decem-
Der 25th, 1909. at $50 P. M.
Reception from to 11:30 P. NJ. and
Sunday, December 28th, 1909, frx,n $50
TO l0:30 p. NJ, at their home, 24% w.
jackson st. Friends are invited 10.
marriage and reception. No cards.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-13
-Dr q r Hovard Of po+ars,,r,

DIR. G. b. Howard of Petersburg
will preach a special sermon on the Srd
Sunday, Dec. 21st, 1902, at o'clock L.
m, at the Fifth ST. Baptist Church.
All are invited to be present.
j. w. Thompson, N. G. Orator
was in Washington, d. c., few days
on business for N G.. Lodge, Independ-
ent Order of Good Samaritans and
Daughters of Samaria.
Mr.. Green n. Henderson of
Washington, d. O., called on us.
Christmas candies this week at Re-
former stores, cents per pound. See
Ad. page 6.
In an article on ga new Lodge there"
the credit for organizing Mckinley
Lodge, number so Knights of Pythias,
should have been given to Mr.. James
H. Boiling and not to. Mr.. John Boil
ing.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-13
ANOTHER COURT
At LYNCHBURG
THE GRAND WORTHY
COUNSELLOR THERE.
THE WORK PRosPERINc.
LYEcHBURG, VA, Dec, 9th, 100

LYNcHBURG, VA, Dec, 9th, 1909.
Grand Worthy Counsellor, John
Mitchell, Jr., errived in this city last
evening, via N. & w. r. R., for the
purpose of organizing female court of
the independent Order of Calanthe.
He repaired 20 the residence Of Mrs. J.
A. Watts, S15 Federal St., and later was
at the Masonic Hall, where the ladies
had assembled to meet him.
He was assisted in the initiation by Sir
WI. Wells. Deputy Grand chancellor,
Sir u. s. G.. Patterson, Special Deputy
Grand chancellor, Mrs Christina Wells,
Mrs, Gertrude Patterson and Ms. Ber.
tha Gilbert.
Twenty-six were initiated including
the well-known DR. j. w. jackson.
THE NEW OFFICERS.
The following are the officers of the
court:
w. O., Mrs, Harriet Irvine, W. Inspec.
tor, Mrs. Minnie e. Allen, w Inspec.
trix, Mrs. Annie S. Jones, S. D., Mrs
Kate Smith, J. D., Mrs. Clara Merchant
O., Miss Lula Jones, r. of D., Miss
Mamie l.. Wells. r. of Acct, Mrs
Nannle Higginbotham, r. of Dep, Mrs
S. E. Norrell, Escort, Miss M. franklin
Cond., Mrs Eliza Morris, Asst Cond.
Mrs. Ella Franklin, H., Mrs. Jenni,
Hall, p, Mrs. Lizzie Warwick,
Trustees: Mrs. Juliet Parsons, Mrs
Delilah Burge, Mrs. Lucy Dyke.
The court will meet on the 1st and 3rS
ondays, A p. m, in each month at th,
7ellowsS Hail. a-4A 49, { was oo'
ganized through the efforts of Mrs
Christina Wells and Mrs. Norrell. The,
were highly commended by the G.. w
Q.
The Grand Worthy Counsellor lef
early this morning for Richmond, beinI
accompanied TO the train by Sir w. J
Wells and Sir j. w. jackson, TIL,
work is prospering here.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-13
Christmas Holiday Excursion
Rates 1909 and 1908.

On account of Christmas and New
Year Holidays the Southern Railway
will sell special round trip tickets be-
tween all points ON its lines and to points
on lines of its connections at greatly re-
duced rates, basis one and a third fares
for the round trip. These special tickets
to be on sale for students and teachers
or schools and colleges, presenting GER
tificates from principals and teachers,
December 10th, TO 23rd inclusive, with
return limit January Sth, 1908.
To the general public December 23rd,
9th, Both, 3lst, aand Janu ry 1st, with
return limit January Srd, 1908. These
special rates will apply to all points
south of the Potomac and east of the
mississippi and Ohio River.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-13
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY DECEMBER 1s, 1902

with the fiction that man could be
physically present in the hall Of the
house and could at the same time be
constructively absent
Mr.. Reed remained In congress long
enough to sea the bitterness engen-
dered by the struggle OF the 5lst con-
gress completely obIiterated, and
when he laid down the gsvel at the
end of the 55th congress. after his ap-
preciative reply to the address which
Mr.. Bailey, of Texas, made In moving
the vote Of thanks, It ean well be
questioned whether he vas not even
more popular personally on the Demo
cratic side than on the Republican
side Of the house.
Mr.. Reeds Funersi.
Portland, Me-. Dec. s.--In the parish
house OF the Unitarfan Church the
funeral services OF the late Hon
Thomas Bracket Reed were held this
afternoon. This forenoon thousands Of
his friends were permitted 90 gaze for
the last time upon the face which was
ever full Of life and joIlity.
The services were attended by dis
tinguished statesmen from Washing
ton. prominent men from New York and
se governors from the New England
tates. There was read few passages
from the Bible, brief prayer was said
and short eulogy delivered by the
pastor, Rev. John Carroll Perkins. Az
ter the benedfction was pronounced the
body was placed In the tomb at Ever
green Cemetery.
The pail bearers were selected from
the Cumberland bar and the Cumber-
land Club. They were: Hon. Joseph
w. Symonds. Hon. John G. Small, Hon.
George M. Seiders, Judge Clarence
Hale. William M. Bradley. George e.
Bird. Robinson Williams and William
r. Wood.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-13
king-JOhnsOE,

One of the prettiest home weddings
occurring in this vicinity, took place.
on Tuesday evening, Dec. 9, 1909, at
the home of the groom's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. William M. King, French
Hay, Hanover County. Va when Mrs.
Mamie Z. Johnson was united in mar
riage TO Mr.. William N King. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. T.
M. Allen of Shiloh Baptist Church,
Ashland, Va. Their future home will
be at IL w. Leigh St., Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-13
PIRACY IN PHILIPPINES
Led BY American. They Rob Chinese
Merchants OF $1,000.


Merchants Of $1,000.
Victoria. B. c., Dec. 10.-The steam
er Shawmut from Manila brought news
Of piracy In the Philippines. the des-
peradoes being led by an American.
The brig Marcia, bound from Cata-
nuan, Tayabas province, for Manila,
ha beaten up the coast and was be-
caf led OF Cavite Bay. She had as
passengers fve Chinese merchants,
who were on their way to Manila to
purchase goods,
During the night q sloop came along.
side and six men climbed over the rail
and Immediately overpowered the
Chinese crew. binding all hands with
ropes. One OF these men was an Amer.
OF constabulary. Two Of his followers
also wore constabulary uniforms and
carried revolvers. as did the American.
The remaining three F1lipinos were
armed with bolos. Upon the pirates
reaching the deck of the Marcia the
leader claimed that he was board of
health Inspector and intended to search
the vessel for arms and ammunition.
After the crew had been overpowered
the Chinese were brought forth and
at the point OF drawn revolvors were
made to give over their money, about
$4,000.
The pirates embarked in their boat
again and. heading toward Cavite,
threatened 10 kill all hands on the brig
IL they did not keep quiet When the
vessel arrived at Manila the customs
officers were informed. but no clew
was found to the robbers.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-13

Mr.. Howard II. Smith, formerly Chief
officer in charge of the bureau of in
formation in connection with the
saloon department of the White Star
line, number 8 Broadway, N. Y. City
has in company with his wife have been
spending the past mon6h in this city
celebrating their fourth annual wedding
anniversary.
The results of their visit were ex-
pressions of delight. They will leave for
New York December 8th, where Mr..
Smith will resume his duties as Private
tsecretaIy to Julian Hawthorne, the no.
cd author an writer.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-13

1y been employed in the mines of sew
eral companies to show that a black
list exists and that some Of the compa-
MES had broken the agreement which
ended the strike and resulted In the
appointment OF the arbitration com
mission. To-day the conditions at the
collieries of the Lehigh Valley compa-
ny and others in the Hazleton region
were taken up.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-13
$4,000 Paid.
RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 10,

RICHMOND, VA, Dec. 10, 1902.
This is to certify that we have receiv.
ed from John Mitchell, Jr., Grand
Worthy Counsellor of the Grand Court
of Virginia, independent Order of Ca
lanthe, (s100.0O) One Hundred Dollars
in payment of the death claim of Mrs.
Ellen Jackson, who was member of
Royal Court, 14S, /. o. O.
Signed:
Matilda Thompson,
George w. Lewis,
Attorney for Geo. e. Morris,
Bene6ciaries in Policy.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-13

TvNrrAs n. prrO
Hotel Mr.. Reed was 63 years OF
age. The end was not at all unex-
pected. Early Saturday afternoon he
becan co sink. and at $40 O'Clock a
bulletin signed by Drs. Gardner and
Goodnow was issued announcing an
almost total suspension OF the kidney
fupctions and more pronounced urae-
mic symptoms.
This was followed at midnight by q
bulletin to the effect that Mr. Reeds
condition was very grave. Scarcely
had the news gone forth when messen-
gers came from the sick room and
briefly told that the statesman was
dead
Mr.. Reeds family was with him, hav-
ing been called from New York sew
eral days ago, when he nrst became I'll.
The direct cause OF death was urae-
mia. Mr.. Reed who had gone to Wash
ington Just prior TO the opening of
Congress. took 70 bis bed after an at
tack OF Sastritis. This in turn gave
way to symptoms OF appendicitis, and
as the illness progressed the alarming
complications of kidney tro0ble mani
tested themselves.
II was not until Friday night that Mr..
Reeds condition was regarded as crit
ical. He had taken no nourishment
since Friday morning and this, coupled
with the fact that he had recently
weakened himself by a course OF
Turkish baths, made the battle
doubly hard one for The physicians to
fight.
Tanks containing oxygen were kept
near the sick room and the physicians
kept constantly prepared a saline solu-
ton for Injection in tho event the pa
ttent did not rally from any Of the
sinking spells. These injections were
frequently used Saturday evening, but
were insufficient to prolong his life.
The remains of Mr.. Reed left here
yesterday afternoon on a special train
for Portland, Ne.
Brief Sketch Of Mr.. Reed.
With the retirement OF Thomas B.
Reed from the house OF representa-
tives. in 1899, the most commanding
figure in public life for many years
passed of the stage. The White House
was not open to him; he was a poor
man, and he desired to earn a mod
crate fortune upon which he might
live during his declining years. There
fore he resigned as a member of con-
gress from the Portland, Me-, district
and moved to New York city, where
he Joined the law firm of Simpson.
Thatcher e. Barnum. Since that time
he had steadily practiced law.
In 1876 Mr.. Reed was elected to the
45th congress, and until his retirement
in 1899 he was reelected without in
terruption. His influence was strong
ly marked. and he had become the
leader of his party. In the 5Ist con-
grsSs. the Republicans having secured
the asceadahsy by a bare majority, he
was elected speaker on the frat bal
lot Almost Immediately the joviaI.
popular Gentleman from Maine" be-
came Gear" Reed. Te rule the house,
Ia whish there was q bare RepublicaA
majority and a strong and determined
minority, was tremendous and most
difficult task. Mr.. Reed chose to rule
with rod Of iron. As the centre Of
the stormy scenes that made the ses-
sioRs OF tAe 51st congress memorable
Reed became famous. Mr.. Reed en-
forced what he believed was his con-
stitutional power to count members
present in 0e house as participating
In a vote despite tksir refusal to use
thstr privilegs. Thus he -sM swRx
Richmond planet., 1902-12-13
OFFICERS INSTALLED.

After the initiation, the followino
were installed as officers of the new
court;-W. O., Mary Williams. Re.
ceiver of Dep, Mrs. Celia Hopkins: r,
of A, Lulu Holmes; r. of D.. Spsis
Linett; O., Mary Smith; l., Blancbs
Boone; E., Maggie Anderson: s. n
Julia West; J. D., Sarah Louther. n
Georgia Johnson; O., Eva Belle Goode.
a. o., Mary Wilson; w. Inspectrir
Belle Walker. Trustees:-Pollie Steven.
son, Alice Pugh, Annie M. Brown.
rms court was organized through the
efforts of Mrs. Alice Clark. Dennt1
Grand Worthy Counsellor and 81
Mitchell was outspoken in his coInmsn-
dation of her. He was the guest OF NTTs
CLARK and left this morning for RICK
mond.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-13
THOMAS B. REED IS DEAD
Famous ex-Speaker of the House q
Victim of Uraemia.
THE END WAS NOT UNEXPECTED

injections Of Oxygen Were used TO
Rally Him From Sinking Spells, But
They Proved Ineffective - A Brief
Sketch Of HE Life.
Washington, Dec. s. = Thomas b.
Reed, former speaker of the house Of
representatives, died At 1910 o'clock
yesterday morning at the Arlington
Richmond planet., 1902-12-13
Union, Union!

The monthly meeting Of the Nation
al Baptist Sunday School Union will be
held at the Fifth Baptist Church, (Syd-
ney) on next Sunday, December 18th,
1902. at 5 o'clock D. IN. Special address
by Mr.. Paul Pollard Of the Union Uni
versity. Excsnen4 programme. You
are welcome.
b. II. PEYToN, Pres.
{ A. w, DANDRIDGK, Sec.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-13
Tayl0r-Fayette.

The marriage of Miss Mary Efle
Taylor, and loo Sergeant Erasmus La
Fayette, Baskerville, %. h, 25th u s.
Inf, will take place Dec, "a, at rs
P NJ, in the Chapel of Boydton Insti-
tute, Boydton, Va.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-13
Notice..

There will be a called meeting of Royal
Lodge No. 20, K. of p, Monday night,
December, %, 1902. at 8 p. M, sharp.
Election of Officers: j. ]. Carter, O. O .
Ed. J. Johnson, X of r. and S.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-13
Stock -hoJders Meetin0

The Stockholders of the Mechanics
Savings Bank are requested to meet on
Tuesday, January 6, 1908, at the Bank.
ing House, 511 N. 3rd street, Richmond,
Va, at z o'clock p. M.
BY order of
JOHN MITCHELL, JR., Pres;
THos. M. CRUMP, Sec'y.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-13

Mr.. J. w. Lawrence, of Suffolk, Va,
sent in a list of subscribers as follows
Miss K. L. Wooden, Miss Ida r. John
son, Mr.. r. Whitfield and Mr. E. r
Lawrence, Miss L. r. Everett.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-13

Well that-Thankgiving crowd at
Thompson's Dining room certainly did
eat. Turkey with cranberry sauce.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-13

WANTED-A first class type-setter
Must be well recommended.
Apply TO the PLANET, 311 N. 4th, st.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-13

Did you notice ''Ad. {" of Reformer
Grocery stores this week? They are
cheaper than the rest of them.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-13
ANOTHER COURT
The Grand Worthy Counsellor There.
Mrs Clarke's Efforts.
AT BERKLEY.

BERKLEY, VA, Dec, 11th, 1904.
Grand Worthy Counsellor John MitcbelI
Jr., arrived here last night via: o. = q
Route. He proceeded to the Odd
Fellows Hall, where he organized
Magdalene Court, Independent Order of
Calanthe. The following assisted g.
w. Inspector, Mrs. e. F. Snead: q. w
Inspectrix, Mrs. Ada Burton; G. w. O.
Mrs. Lemon Darden; G. W. S. D., Mrs
Mary Hill; G. w. ]. D., Mrs. Eunice
Miles; g. w. f, Mrs. Emma Briggs:
u w. O., Mrs. Sarah Askew; G.. w
Asst Cond.; Mrs. Milhe Newbv: q W
r. of D., Mrs Hannah Scott; G. w p
of Deeds, Mrs. Mary Williams. @. W
a., Mrs. Rupert Mccoy, Assistant Mrs
Susan Parnell.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-13

Monday night, Dec. 18th, may be cold
or it may be pleasant, but go and hear
Kissing. at the Mount Olivet church.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-13

Rev. d. w. Davis is at his best wban
he lectures on Kissing Go and
hear him Monday night, Dec. Is, 1902
at the Mt. Olivet Baptist church. '
Richmond planet., 1902-12-13

Mr.. Douglass Johnson of Petersburg.
Va, was III the city and called ON Us.
Richmond planet., 1902-12-13

Fresh Christmas Goods now ON hand
at Reformer stores at low prices.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-08
LIST OF DEAD AND MISSING
Nine Known To BE Beyond Help Others
Who Are Probably Dead.

Nine Known To BE Beyond Help Others
Who Are Probably Dead.
Just nine persons are known at this
writing to be dead, They are: Mrs
Herman KOtschmar. passenger: John
Wilson, quartermaster; william Bar
ten, fireman; - Drolly Tor l.. II. Dru-
by, passenger; son of Rev. Henry
Erickson; four unknown men.
The following passengers are unac-
counted for: j. l.. Field, J. A. Gray,
Charles Neff, DR.. Allen. Mrs. Allen,
Mrs. l.. Johnson, w. b. Moore, l.. NJ.
Hanselman, NJ. C. Marsh, III. Erick-
sons wife and two children, j. Brown,
N. Jones, c. f. Spencer, G. Nicholson
and A. Hanson.
Crew unaccOunted fOr-George HUI
dorm. third officer; j. Otis, Waterman;
John English, quartermaster; r. Son.
ers, seaman: Il. l.. huffman, purser
George III. Crosby, chief engineer; Il.
r. Potter, second assistant engineer;
w. +. Dorlands, waiter; j. Rooney,
fireman: q. Gore, ID. Gallagher and
John Callahan, coal passers: j. Con-
nell, steward; Mrs. NJ. Reynolds, stew
ardess; Frank Reardon, porter; F..
Rhode, mess boy; l. Holloway, Il. b.
Williams, j. Johnson and Ed Reiss,
walters.
Rev. Henry Erickson. who was
among the six survivors brought to this
city by the steamer Nome City Satur-
day night, Is at st. Mary's hospital a
physical wreck and almost a mental
wreck. His wife and three children
are among the dead and missing. The
Erickson family got separated In the
confusion. Erickson and his son. how
ever, chung together and were pitched
into the water clear of the sinking
steamer. They floated around for some
time and finally were picked up by a
life raft on which were number Of
the officers of the Walla Walla. 1t was
almost daybreak when they We're
found, and they were in an exhausted
condition Father and son were pulled
on the light structure, but the boy was
too weak to stand the exposure.
A few hours later he died in his ia
Tiers arms. and after the hearth r0k'
en- parent had bowed his head In silent
prayer over the corpse of his son the
body was consigned to the waves as
tenderly as it was possible under the
circumstances. After the body of the
boy had gone overheard the father be-
came more and more respondent De-
spite the advice Of his companions,
time and time again he filled his hands
with water and drank 1t down. 1t Is
thought he will recover from the ter
rible effects of the exposure unless he
succumbs under his grief