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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-07
ANTI-sALERs AT SEA.
Many Now Wish Islands Had Been
Sold to America.

Sold to America.
Copenhagen, Nov. 6.-The smallness of
the subscriptions (one-fifth of the pro-
posed capital of about $1.OO0,OOW to the
proposed Danish West India Company is
discussed everywhere in this country.
The leading promoters disagree on the
subject, some of them insisting on the
abandonment of the plan. Many former
anti-salers are wishing the islands had
been sold. The prospect of assisting the
inhabitants of the islands is now more
problematical than ever.
The Folkesthing has chosen Joergen
Jensen as a member of the commission
for the islands. Mr.. Jensen has passed
Ave years in the United States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-07
SILVER Chasers Quit.

New York, Nov. 6.-All the organized
silver chasers who were not already out
of the shops in which is now progressing
the strike of silversmiths for nine hours
a day instead of ten, left work today. 1t
is reported that all Of the finishers would
go out tomorrow
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-07
Fell from His Horse.

Washington. Nov. 6-While riding
horseback on the Tarrytown road this
afternoon. Richard H. Townsend. the hus-
band of Mrs. Mary Scott Townsend of
this city. fell heavily and suffered inju-
ries which may. prove fatal. He and his
wife are among the social leaders Of un-
official society in Washington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-07
To Make Duelling a Misdemeanor

Paris. Nov. en-. Lee Comte introduce
ed a bill in the Senate today making duel
ling a misdemeanor. punishable by i'm
prisonment and fine. The bill provides.
If death ensues from the encounter, for.
the punishment of the surviving dueilist
with Imprisonment from one to three
years and fine of from 800 to 81. 600
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-07
Rosebery Will Give Details.

London. Nov. 6.-Lord Rosebery has
been given permission to accede to the re-
quest of President Roosevelts coal strike
arbitration commission to be supplied
with notes of the proceedings In Lord
Roseberys settlement of the British coal
dispute in 1898
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-07
EXPENDITURE OF 1854, $3.50.
Great Improvements for Army Post
at Chickamauga.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Chattanooga, Tenn, Nov. 6.-Under in
structions of the Quartermaster General,
there will be erected at the new post
at Chickamauga Park buildings for reg
mental headquarters and eight troops OF
cavalry 1t is impossible to build for the
entire regiment at this time on account
of the insufficiency of funds at present
available, and which are needed for con-
struction of buildings at other posts for
shelter of troops.
The post will be made complete for
administrative purposes, the only reduc-
ton being that of buildings necessary
TO house officers. men and horses for
one squadron that is. four troops. each
regiment being divided into three squad
rons of four troops each. Bids have been
accepted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-07
UTAH.

Salt Lake. Utah. Nov. 6-Practically
c,mplete returns from every County in
,ba state show larger pluralities for the
r,snublican candidates than were indi-
'11ed by earlier returns. The Legisla-
me is Republican on Joint ballot.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-07
Missionary Meeting Adiourns.

1rnraisn Missionary Society of the Meth
ou1,st Church finished its eight days ses-
sion here today. The following officers
we're elected: President, Mrs. C. D.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-07
VIRGINIA.

Wytheville. Va. Nov. 6.-Latest returns
from the Ninth Virginia District indicate
the selection of Congressman Rhea by
majority of rs. Up to tonight Judge Rhea
was supposed to have been defeated by
colonel SIemp, Republican.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-07

Foss, Philadelphia: Secretary. Mrs. J. d.
Cracey, New York; Treasurer, Mrs. h.
B. Skidmore. New York: Superintendent
of Scandinavian Work, Mrs. Andrew
FARRELL; Superintendent Of German Work,
Miss Louise Rothweiler.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-07
Robbers Get %, 800.

Herington, Kas., Nov. 6.GRobbers blew
open the safe of the Tampa State Bank
here and took about $500 in currency
and escaped on a hand car.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-07
To Harness Glaciers Waters.

Boston, Nov. 6.-Engineers are being
sent from this city to Tacoma and Sc
attic to begin work on a project which
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-07
Schooner Run Down and Sunk.

Rockland, Me, Nov. Ga cablegram re-
ceived here today from Cienfuegos, Cuba,
reported that the three-masted schooner
Austin D. Knight, bound from Darien,
Ga, for New York with lumber, had
been run down and sunk by the Italian
bark Sorrento. The dispatch. which was
from Captain Bennett, master of the
Knight, gave no other particulars.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-07
Lima Oil Advanced.

Lima. O.. Nov s.-rhere was an adj
vance of cents in thetprice of Lima oil
today. Eastern oil also advanced cents
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-07

The Sorrento arrived at Norfolk, Va,
Nov. and reported having been in col
lision the night before with an unknown
schooner. The Sorrento sustained dam
age to her rigging.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-07
TEE WEATHER.

WASHiN0TON, NOV. o.
THE FOLLOWING rs THE
FORECAST FOR ALABAMA:
FAIR FRIDAY AND SATUR-
DAY: FRESH NORTH TO
NORTHEAST WINDS.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-10-29
ANOTHER LOTTERY
Reported That the Old Louisiana
Lottery vii! be Revived.
An Application Will Be Made For a
Charter-Resume December, 1901,
According to Reports.
WILL PAY $1,000, 600 ANNUALLY

New York, Oct ga New Orlerns
telegram to the Herald says;
Louis A. Gourdain. of lottery fame,
announces that he will obtain a new
charter for the Louisiana Lottery
company and resume business in New
Orleans. The capital stock of the
new concern will be $4,000. 600, Of
which SO, 900, 900 will be preferred.
Shares will cost 500 each.
1--WE established the Louisiana
Grand Lottery Co January, 1880,
and conducted it successfully for four
years." said Gourdain, in speaking
of his project, and we will resume
business December, 1904"
Gourdain was positive in making
this assertion, and he has had let
terheads printed bearing similar
statement. The letterheads represent
the business firm of ]. X. Morgan and
Co., a new concern that will open a
banking business, it is said at 722
Common street.
Gourdain says he is the president,
and the name Of J. A. Mail appears
at the bottom Of certificates Of deposit
as cashier.
THE ultimate object in establish
ing the firm Of Morgan and Co, bank
ers, said Gourdain. lis to resume q
lottery business. am positive that
we can start a lottery two years from
now, as feel sure that the legislature
will re-submit the lottery question to
s vote Of the people. and they will
accept our offer of 81, 500, 900 snnu-
ally, or half the profits Of the lottery,
As taxes"
SO sure is Gourdain that lotteries
will be legalized in Louisiana two
years from now that he has decided to
issue certificates Of stock bearing 4
per cent interest annually, to be paid
in gold December 81, 1904. or ex-
changed for preferred shares of 800
each Of the Louisiana Grand Lottery
90. at s25 a share.
The new firm Of Morgan and 90. +,
bankers, purposes to issue two kinds
Of certifostes-those secured By hank
stock and not entitled to an extra 1
per cent monthly dividend from the
time they are deposited, and those that
are entitled to the extra dividend. pay q
able on the 18th Of each month.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-10-29
DO YOU WANT TO YAwN?

Feel cold shiverings, aching in the
bones, lack of energy, headache, and
great depression2 These symptoms
may be followed by violent headache,
high fever, extreme nervousness, a
condition known as malaria. Herbine
cures it. Take it before the disease
gets a fair hold, though it will work
a cure in any stage. }. A. Hopkins,
Manchester. Kan, writes; 81 have
used your great medicine, Herbine,
for several years. There is nothing
better for malaria, chills and fever,
headache, biliousness, and for a
blood purifying tonic, there is nothing
as good" 300 at Dubois, Kolb and
90.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-10-29
THROWN OUT OF COURT.
LEWIS LAMB LOSES HIS SUIT
TO RECOVER BODY OF
PETRIFIED MAN.

Evansville Ind, Oct. 29-The suit
OF Lewis Lamb against John p. Eigen-
mann, to recover the body Of the pet
ritied man taken from the river here
some time ago, was tried before a spe-
cial judge in the Circuit court here
this afternoon. The case was thrown
out of court. Lamb claimed he was
entitled 70 the possession of the body,
IS he helped to take It from the river
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-10-29
ELECTION OFFICER CHANGES.

The election commissioners Of Nc
Cracker county, Messrs. ). J. Dorian,
Job Randall and Sheriff Potter, have
made the following changes in the
precinct officers: George Lee in place
OF Captain Cook as judge at Kirkpat.
riok's; John Murray, ST., in place Of
NJ. Mitchell at Diegel's; O. Harding
and Frank Simpson in place Of two
other Republicans at Lamont; II. @.
Jett in place of J. e. Jett at Milan
Clyde Cooper in place OF Logan Brown
at Gallman's.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-10-29
GETTING WORSE.
WESTERN PREACHER CREATES
A SENSATION ON RACE
PROBLEM.

Muscstine, Iowa, Oct. ga sem
sation was created here by the Rev.
]. L. Murphy, Of the English Luth-
eran church. Who said in lecture on
the race problem that the study Of the
sociological condition of the negro to-
day proves that he is deteriorating in
this country, will later lapse into bar
barism and fipally become extinct.
He points out that before the war
the negro was trustworthy and the
honor of any woman OF the south was
safe without the protection Of white
men. To-day, however, white wo-
man scarcely dares venture forth alone.
Mr.. Murphy says that net only is the
black man becoming degraded morally
in the south, but also physically.
Physicians testify that he is more sus-
ceptible to disease than few years
ago and especially in pulmonary trou-
bles. Pneumonia is almost always ia
tai.
The position taken by Mr. Murphy
is that in time the progressive class Of
blacks will tire Of the conditions in
this country and return TO their for
mer African home to teach their fell
low blacks while those left in this
country will then rapidly become ex-
tinct.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-10-29
MlSOz0IC RELICS FOUND.
oRETACEoUs OYSTERS DIsOov.
Erred AT DEPTH OF $50
FEET IN NEBRASKA.

Omaha, Neb., Oct. 29,-Some very
valuable relics Of the Mesozoic age
have Just been unearthed near Sutton,
Neb Among the specimens were a
large number Of cretaceous oysters,
which were found at depth of 450
feet. The specimens have been care
fully boxed and will be Immediately
shipped to the state museum at Lin
coin. A large party from the univer.
sity Of Nebraska will leave at once
for the scene Of these finds and con-
duct further explorations.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-10-29
SIT GOES RIGHT TO THE SPOT.

When pain or irritation exists on
any part of the body, the application
of Billiards. Snow Liniment will give
prompt relief. at goes right to the
spot" said an old man who was rub
bling it in, to cure his rheumatism.
O. r. Smith, proprietor Smith House,
Tenaha, Texas, writes: ~ have used
Billiards. Snow Liniment in my fam
lily for several years, and have found
it to be a fine remedy for all aches
and pains. and 1 recommend it for
pains in the throat and chest" 25c at
Dubois, Kolb and 90.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-10-29
A MANDAMUs SUIT.

Fulton, Oct. 2s-Attorneys for the
local option people have filed . man.
damus suit against Judge Kearby to
compel him to recognize and record
the election certificates of the recent
local option election in which the anti
saloon people won. The judge refused
to record it until the contest was ue-
cided. The suit will be argued before
Judge Robbins at Mayfield Saturday.
November 1. The injunction suit
may also be heard then.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-10-29
GRIEvED HIS FRIEND.

Lancaster, o., Oct. 29-Lafayette
II. Ull was accidentally shot and killed
near here today by Clarence Loomis
They were hunting ducks when Hull
got in { be way Of Loomis gun. The
latter afterward attempted to kill MIN
self. They were close friends and
prominently connected with the steel
works at Columbus.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-10-29
AFTER The ELECTION.
NOT UNTIL THEN WILL MAYOR
YEISER FILL VACANCIES.

Mayor d. A. Yeiser has yet made no
appointments to the three vacancies
in the aldermanic board and says that
he thinks he will make none I'M
til after the election.
Mayor Yeisef stated that he had in
tended to fill the vacancies for some
time, but thought II best TO make the
appointments after the election.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-10-29
AT HoPKINsvILLE.

CONVICTED AT HoPKINsvILLE.
Hopkinsville, Ky., Oct. 29-Less
Caldwell, Grant Parrish and Hudie
Wagner, colored, prisoners tried al
the present term of the circuit court
aud sentenced to the penitentmry,
will be taken to the branch penitentis-
ry, at Eddyville tonight. Caldwell
goes up for two years for forgery,
Caldwell was given ten year SEN
tence for the murder Of Stephen Stu
at, colored, and Wagner was senteDc-
ed to two years for forgery.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-10-29
PAINFUL FALL.
ILLINOIS CENTRAL WORKMAN
FALLS DOWN A PILE.

Herman Moeskes, who is employed
en- the Cairo division of the Illinois
Central now being constructed, fell
yesterday and fractured his hip He
was on a ladder of the pile driver
about 80 feet from the ground when
he slid down about 90 feet and then
fell. He was brought to the city and
DIR. Coyle attended him.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-10-29
RESISTED THE OFFICER.

Shorty" Walker, white. was ar
rested this morning by Officer lobe
Owens for drupke nness. He resisted
the officer when he attempted to take
him into custody and warrant will
be issued against him for that offense
also.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-10-29
SUIT FOR DIVORCE.
ANNIE ALLEN SUES HARRY AL
LEN, FORMER BARTENDER.

Mrs. Annie Allen has filed suit in
circuit court against Harry Allen, the
bartender, for divorce. They we've
married May 26 last and separated
July /. She charges him with absn-
donment and adultery. She asks that
she be restored to her maiden name,
Annie Shelton.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-10-29
SURPRISE MARRIAGE

M FULIONs
Fulton. Oct. 29-Miss Annie Love
lace OF this place and Mr.. W. @. B.
Hutson of Bardwell were MARI cd
here this morning. Rev. J. II.
Thomas of the Cumberland church
officiated. The bride is sister Of
Mr.. 7. II. Lovelace of the Leader.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-10-29
MARRIED AT FULTON.

Fulton, Oct. 29-The wedding GER
emony was pronounced by the Rev. E.
B. Ramsey of the Methodist church,
at the home of the bride last night, of
Mr.. J. Commodore Brann and Miss
Ivy Cheek, and it was happy event.
Miss Cheek is the daughter of Prof. j.
@. Cheek and is popular young wo-
man. Mr.. Braun is prominent in
business, being the owner Of large
flour mill in Fulton.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-10-29
ANOTHER COAL COMPANY.

jacksonville, Oct. pa number Of
citizens Of Dixon have formed com
pany for the purpose of drilling for
coal land, and will begin drilling at
once. II coal is found in paying guam
titles a shaft will be sunk and mines
opened.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-10-29
FROM THIS SECTION
A Number Of Marriages and Other
Events About Us.
New Coal Company at Madisonville-
Latest in Fulton's Local
Option.
KENTUCKY CITIES ARE QUIET
VERDICT AGAINST

PACKET COMPANY.
Greensboro, Oct. 29-The jury in
the case of the administrator Of Clara
Barnes against the Louisville and Ev-
snsville Mail Line company returned
a verdict for $4,000 The amount
sued for was $50, 600. The case had
been ON trial for eight days and had
attracted much attention. The Mars
den Cellulose Co., which owned the
boat from which Miss Barnes was
drowned last July, compromised its
part of the case for 81, 900, and this
settlement was claimed by the packet
company to be in full
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-10-29
ANOTHER KILLING AT JELLloo.

Knoxville Tenn, Oct. 29-Howard
Cherry and Thomas Hopkins engaged
in card game for money and Cherry
won at Jellioo yesterday. Hopkins
left and secured shotgun and emp.
tied the contents into Cherry, killing
him instantly. Only the day before
Kemp Eversole, foreman, was killed
by John Nall, contractor. No arrests
have been made in either case.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-10-29

MIR. s. Il. Payne Jr. went to Og-
denis Landing today on business.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-10-29

Mr.. ]. 7. Overstreet came in from
Cairo last night.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-01-09
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION.
Gas Mains In New York Fashionable District
on Fire

New York, Jan. 1.-Two tremendou
explosions of gas mains took place il
East Sixty-sixth street, near Fifth ave
nue., Friday morning, that would hav,
giaddened the heart ofan anarchist, as thu
iives OF some OF Americas best known
mllilonalres were threatened with
asphyxiation. 1t was the worst explo
sion OF this character that has ever taken
place In the city, and for time il
seemed that flames would DESTROY the
immensely valuable residences that line
the street in that neighborhood.
Inc torce OF the explosion tore up the
manholes, and the gas from the great
mains caught fire, the flames shooting
more than go feet into the air. The
asphalt paving caught fire and burned
rapidly, and all attempts of the firemen
70 extlnguish the blaze were fruitless.
until the gas had been shut off at polnt
lower down on the avenue.
Some of the beautiful residences were
badly scorched and general evacuation
took place. The police force were called
out In great numbers to prevent thieves
from rifiing the residences.
In that section and fronting the street
which burned are the residences of Astor,
Armour, Havemeyer, Rockefeller and
Willard, and there is not property on
the street in that portion that is not
owned by millionaire.
Immense crowds gathered to witness
the novel sight and the police were COM
PEELED to disperse them for a time, as
there was danger of people being
trampled on.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-01-09

The greatest years business in the
history of the Walla Walla land office,
closed Jan. l, when a total of 1885
homestead entries had been made during
the year 1901. This was the principal
business, but other lands were bought
and taken up as desert tracts and under
other laws.
Lieut.. James M. Bowen, Eighth artil-
lery, was found dead in bed at Fort Can
| by Wednesday morning. His brains
were blown out and by his side was
found revolver. 1t is apparently
a case of suicide, though there is no
known reason why he should take his
life.
Funeral services over the remains OF
| the late D. T. Davis, of Carbonate,
superintendent of the Carbon Hill Coal
Company, took place Wednesday, at
Carbonado, the remains being taken to
Tacoma for interment. The funeral ar
rangements were in charge of Ivanhoe
commandry Knights Templar.
Three hundred army recruits were en-
rolled at the Seattle station during the
past year.
The Puget Sound Navigation Company
is to build five new steamers at a cost
of $1,000
1t is considered probable that Fort
Walla Walla will be abandoned in the
near future.
Garfield is to have free rural delivery
route established February l. The route
will run from Garfield up Cedar creek to
Cora postoffice, across the line in Idaho
thence back to town by the most direct
route. It will be "a miles in length and
will accommodate ITO fam lies.
News has been received in Seattle Of
the death at Philadelphia OF DR.. Rush
Shippen Huidekoper, nephew OF Joseph
Shippcn, of that city. He was also the
brother of Gen. Henry Shipper Hulde
koper, former postmaster at Phiiadel
phia. Deceased was a noted veterinary
surgeon and editor.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-01-09

The following prices are being offered
te theproducer by the local dealers for
delivery in round lots on the dock ana
In the car at Seattle;
Grain-Oats, $2S@24; barley, ~;
wheat, chicken feed, $50; bran' slo'
shorts, $l7.
Hay-Puget Sound, new, $40; Eastern
Washington timothy, new, $l5; ai1aiia'
$40 per ton.
Eggs-Strictly fresh ranch, Sic.
Butter-Fresh ranch, 1S@16c; cream
PouItrv-Live % hens, lo@lo1c; old
ROSTERS, 7&c; live turkeys, 12K@lSc
ducks, lO@ilc; spring chickens, large,
lllsc; small, l5c; geese, 8@lOc.
Live stock-Choice beef cattle, COWS,
BIC; steers, 44@4H; choice sneeP,
S1ac; hogs, live, 5hc; Calves 4eSoc
Hides, Pelts and Wool - Heavy and
salted steers, over 60 lbs, 8Kc; medium, ~
sound, per b, &c; light, sound, under on
pounds, INC; cows, sound, all weights
nc; stays. bulls and oxen, &c; salted
kliips, INC; calves, per u, go T.a
hides, lc less than salted Cry h,ues,
per h, l2c; dry culls, one-tniro ZEE
summer deer, per ID, D@zoc ,onIec M.
deer, dr., l4@20c; papery deeI, l1S, 49,
dry elk, S@1Oc; green elk, 4S0c' t Ts.tt
p'lts, 25c@tl shearlings, l6@4vci Esss
ern Washington wool, 790c; w9sIn w9:I.
Washington wool, 12c; dirty OF simDs' 11Is
stained, lO@11c: tallow, ~ y 140
grease, lx02c.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-01-09
TO SHIP VIA SEATTLE.
Hawaii Sugar Planters Negotiating With That
End in View.

Honolulu, Dec. 2S.-Just now the
Makee Sugar Company, with plantations
on the Island of Kauai, is negotiating
with the Globe Navigation Company, Of
Seattle, to ship its product direct from
Kauai, either to Seattle or San Francis
co. The Makee Sugar Company has no
contract with the trust, though it has in
the past sold it's product to the trust on
practically the same terms as other
plantations have. II its sugar goes to
Seattle it will then have to be shipped
overland to New York.
By shipping direct from the planta-
ton it will save the expense of shipment
to Honolulu and trans-shipment from
there to market. The difference between
the price in San Francisco and New
York is $3.50 ton. II the saving of
freight charges to Honolulu, and the
cost of trans-shipment there, added TO
this 81 80 ton, the additional price in
New York over the San Francisco price,
is sufficient to pay the overland cost of
transportation and leave q margin Of
profit to the plantation, it is probable
that a contract with the Globe Naviga-
ton Company will be made and ship
ments to Seattle begin.
1t is known that the Northern roads
are reaching out for business in all direc-
tions, and it is thought possible favor
able rate may be made, in order to at
tract island trade to Seattle, which has
always been anxious to get it, but has
always been handicapped by the fact
that vessels could get no return cargo
from the islands.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-01-09
MAX IN PORT.
Captain Says the Walla WalIa Was to Blame
For the Collision.

Captain Says the waIIa walIa Was to Blame
For the Collision.
San Francisco, Jan. 6.-The Max was
towed into port late last night and an
chored off the Presidio.
Captain Bencoit, of the sailing vessel,
says the night of the collision with the
Walla Walla was dark, but clear, and it
was possible to see for several miles.
"All the signal lights of the Max were
brightly burning, and we could SEE the
steamer for long time before the
collision. The steamer tried to cross the
bows of the Max but failed. The ap-
proach of the steamer was reported to
me, and was on the poop deck and saw
that all the rules of the road were being
observed as far as my ship was concerned
when the collision happened. could
do nothing to prevent it. The Max was
standing on her course all the time the
steamer was approaching"
That was the explanation of the col
lision given by the master of the French
bark that on the morning of January 2
crashed into the side of the steamer
Walla Walla, off Cape Mendocino, and
sent her to the bottom with about 40 OF
her passengers and crew.