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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-23
WESTM0RELA AND.
Colonial Beach Prosperins Many
improvements Being Made There -
Personals, Etc.

improvements Sein9 Made mere
Personals, Etc.
Colonial Beach. Va, April :. l904.
II this little town of Colonial Beach
is situated in The Odtside Row. ~
John Randolph laughDgly named the
counties that formed the Northern Neck,
it is proving by its pluck and energy that
II pJssesses many Ot the qualities that go
To made IA progressive, modern town.
shut in and 10 a great extent isolated
from the rest Of the world most oi winter,
the people of this town have seemed 10
gather energy for the duties of the present
season, ana are busily engaged 10 pre-
pairing for the approaching summer with
the crowd of city guests that mhhrs this
town II successful resort and placr OF fe-
creation Greater activity has never
beeu manifested here 81 early as at the
present time Mrchan - are rn' hing.
Every am thatcan be- secured isempi'l
ed. The fishermen are busy with their
urts. aud IN many cases are making hne
hauls Of fish, though the season II decih
eds backward The Trutt Brothers are
making some good catche4. aud li-h are
selling AT satisfactory prices.
lumber is in great demand, and l.
brought from SAW mills IN thls vicinity
as well az from the cities.
A number II new ant verS pretty cot
tapes are being butt. and contra IA Tor
others have been awarded.
Capt Randall. as usual il much inter
este in the prosperity and improvement
of this town ami - spending good deal
of mobey for that purpose. his hotel
Will b. more attractive this seasun than
ever before. aud all that will mnAe the
coming summer a success i belug dor e.
Thr board walk that Is tO te built
along the main thorougiAres ~ this town
aud aiotg part Of the riyc- front viii b.
a great convenience hnd Improvement
aud will probably he enti'r'y completed
before the season opens III he new hanA
will soon he opened for business and this
Ia u step iurwa-d.
Among the property wners VIII hGrc
recently b en- down looking after tbtlr
cottages WA Mrs WJmAu. whu wi.lnot
occupy her home here thi- summer. She
viii b. greatly missed, for she i very
popular.
Mrs ". G. Watson and her daughter,
Louise. " no have been in Washington
fra month past hay returned tu their
home hefe.
We are sorry 70 hear that Mr. John
r Wilson. oi Wakefield, i sick with ~
phoid fever in Lynehbufg, where she
vent some weeks ago TO Writ her son,
DR. Lawrence Wilson, and fam j.. Her
daughter. Mrs. " e LGtane. may 60 To
Lyncbhurg to he with her.
Mis- Rosa Ninde il visiting her brother.
Mr. L. G.. Niude. and family ia FrcGericEs-
burg.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-23
CAROLINE SCHOOL CLOSING
Excellent Program OF Exercises
Enjoyed.

Caroline Co.. Va. April. 2Oth, 1904
Closing exercises Of school No. l6, near
pappshannock Academy, Caroline cOun-
ty. taught by Miss Mary l.. GOuldin,
occurred Friday afternoon at the residence
of Mr.. C. f. Hicks A goOdly number
attended and were really and agreea6ly
surprised when they heard the children
recite their pieces, dialogues, &c, reti>ct-
ing credit upon themselves and honor
upon their teacher, TO whom beautiful
picture was presented az token OF PIP
preciation for her faithful earnest aud
loving instructions, Miss Mary Ia good
teacher. The opening address was made
by Hon. ID. b. Powers, Jr., who announc
ed the subjects and the names OF those on
the program. Thechildren did well so well
that it caused surprise. Some showed
signs OF real oratory, some histrionie
talent. Hurrab Tor the boys and girls OF
this school May our expectations ol
them be realized 1t would be invidious
to name individuals where all said and
acted his or her part 90 well.
Three pupils were called up and given
prizes for the best attendance at school.
Dr. R.G. Holloway made the vaIedictory
address. and your humble servant spoke
a few brief words. We omitted to say
music was interspersed during the exer-
cises. After the close, reireshments,c cakes,
candies, ice cream, etc, were enjoyed by
the little folks, and some of the big ones
too. The program follows:
Address by Hon. d. b. Powers Jr.
Veteran, Messrs. Bobbie Bullock and
Clarence Sale.
BE Little Man, Master Frank Motley
Aunty Never Mind, Miss Lena Hicxs.
Getting Even With q Drummer, Mise
Louise Gouldin and Mr.. Clyde Kay.
II Mother Would Listen, Miss Mile
Kay.
What's the Matter With the PrOnOuns!
Messrs. Leuie Motley and Lev Hicks.
Confederate Reunions, Mr.. BJbble Bul
lock.
Useful buster, L'zze Motley and FioJd
Sale
| Wonder Why, Rob Gouldin.
Don't Worry, Sadie Kay.
Fogg Divorce Case, Louise GJuldin
Lev. and Cecil Hicks
Only Boy, Ciaranee Sale.
Ten Little Cigarettes, Frank Motley.
Lawyers Advice, Writ and Clyde Kay
An Able Finsncier, Lewis Motley.
A Very Bad Case, Lena Hicks.
Mother is Dead, Sadie Kay and Llzzi'
Motley.
Mothers Fool, Bobbie Bullock.
Baseball Enthusiasts, Lev. and Wirl
Hicks, Floyd Sale.
Speech at a Debating Society; question
is, Which is the greater evil, scoldlnl
wife or smoking chimney? Cecil Hicks
Can and DO, hob Gouldin.
A Hard Case, Lewis Motley, Clarence
Sale and Bobbie Bullock.
Sound Advice, Elmer Toombs.
Lecture on Temperance, Clyde Kay anC
Writ Hicks
Remember, Frank Picket.
NV Trundle Bed, Lizzie Motley.
Train to Mono, Louise GouIdin, Ceci
Hicks. Elmer TOOmbs.
Home il Where the Heart Is, Wirt
Hicks.
sam Smiths Soliloquy, Lewis Motley
The Modern Belle, Clyde Kay.
Going for the Doctor, Nirgie Kay and
Elmer Toombs.
The Boy Who Laughs, Floyd Sale.
Candle Velocipede, Clyde Kay and Liz
zle Motley.
/ A Bit Of History, Virgie Kay.
/ The Wiser Way, Elmer T0Ombs.
Getting Photograph, Lewis Motley
Cecil Hicks, Louise Gouldin and Llzzl
Motley.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-23
ORANGE.
Winter Mingling With Spring Farm
Notes Personal and Other Items.
Lahore, Va, April 20, 1904

Lahore, Va, April 20, 1904
Snow. Ice and frost have been In touch
with the bud and blossom offspring, and
it il thought the fruit crop will be light
and defective.
Among the farmers who have begun
the planting Of corn ia Capt. Harry |
Warren, near Orange The fertile farm
upon which he lives shows the touch Oi
his industry and genius.
Mr. Will Morton is pushing To compile
ton his new house, which, with all mod
ern improvements, gives promise Oi being
the most attractive ia the neiRhbOrhOod.
This section is full of buffalo cows,
which. were il not for their bells. could
nearly yet through the eye Of n needle
There boviles are the belongings oi peo-
ole who are u law unto themselves about
commons and other peoples property,
aud keep lots Of good people running Shd
losing their tempers.
The faces of our depositors in the Lock =
wood bank are not Frightening and
some are looking "ieverish
ltlshoped that the pseudo war going
on in the Orange Observer about Tree
school No % will be blOOnlrsr and that
all OF the neighbors involved will have III
conclusion "A love least.
The town of Orange is adding to its
other attractive features some oil La
hore's best people and pretty Rirls; and
now distance lrnds enchsntmeut 10 the
boys they ltft behind. lts not Tar To go,
but long ways 10 come.
pr. Frazer and wife are expected at
MIR. o r. Terril'r Friday. he Dr. is
billed for speech at Orange Monday,
10Th inst. aud much pleasure isexpress.
ed by our peope at the opportunity oi
hearing HIM On the great theme OF rdu-
cation.
though you quote fish at soc per
hundred you cant get good ONES here
for less than . cents per dozen. Beef at
home on hool sells from - cents To ~
ceut-. AZ Orange on bl ck it sells Tor
/ > cents, and 50 on it goes THIS Is due
solely 10 the seeming incapacity Oi the
farmer 10 Ofganlz'.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-23
Third District Primary.

The Democratic primary election to
nominate a candidate for Congress in the
third District will be held throughout
the district on Thursday, July 2lst
from a. IN. until s p. m. Persons de-
string 10 become candidates in the pri
mary must send in their names TO Chair
man Easey on or before May 2Oth. and
pay their proportionate share OF the ex
penses Of the primary.
Capt. John Lamb, now serving his
fourth term, will be candidate for re
nomination, and David c. Richardson
attorney for the Comm rnwealth Cf Rich
mond, il also an aspirGnt.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-23
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

AZ mercury wild surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never he used except
on prescriptions from reputable phy-
siciaus, as the damage they will do is
ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured 10y F. j. Cheney
a Co Toledo, o., contains no lner-
curry, and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system, In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get
the genuine. It is taken internally
and made in Toledo, Ohio, by +. j.
Cheney d Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price, 75c per
bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for con
stipation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-23
mnn.r-ent 70 the erldIeys.

Washington. April 2o.-Representa'
tive Bates OF Pennsylvania, introduced
a bin appropgiating $4,000 for the
erection of a joint monument at Erie
Pa. to the memory OF the late Captain
Charles Vernon Gridley. who com
manded the Olympia az the battle OF
Manila bay. and his son, the late Lieu
tenant John s p. Gridley. who was one
OF the victims of the Missouri explo-
sion. Father and son are buried side
by side
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-23
LEWIS AND THE GOVERNOR
SHIP.
tits Believed He Will Head the Vir-
ainia Republican Ticket.

nited states District Attorney l. l..
Lewis. of Richmond, has often been men
toned as Il Republican candidate Tor the
governorship When asked a. to his
position he said
II am not a candidate for the nomiu a
tion. cannot, of course, decline 1t AT this
time. when have no assurance that II
will be offered TO me. do not believe in
seek ing an office.
Judge Lewis would not say ia t be
wonld decline the nomination, and it is
generally believed that he will BE- the can
didate vi the Republicans
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-23
BRYAN ON NeWYoRK DEMOCRATS
Saws Their Platform OUGHT TO Prevent
Parker's Nomination.

Lincoln. Neb.. April 20.-William J.
Bryan gave to the press the following
statement concerning the action OF tie
New York Democratic state conyen-
tiOn:
"I do not think the instructions will
give Judge Parker any additional
strength, but the platform adopted by
the convention ought to prevent his
nomination. unless the Democrats
when they assemble at St. Louis de-
eide to attempt a confidence game on
the public"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-23
Nominee Must Receive Majority of
Votes.

Senator Barksdale, of Halifax, will OIL
fer an amendment to the primary plan at
the State Democratic Convention, by
which no man can be declared the nomi-
nee unless he secures majority OF the
votes cast. II there are a number OF can
didates in the field and none receives a
msjority, another primary is to held TO
choose between the two leaders.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-23
NINTH CIRCUIT.

lows:
NINTH CIRCUIT.
Judge ID. \. Grimsley.
Rappahanuock-S Second Monday IN
February. April, June. August Oc-
tober and December.
Culpeper-Thrd Monday ia Janu-
AIRY, March, May, July, September
aud November.
Madison-F First Monday in febru-
airy, April, June, August, October
aud December.
Greene-Third Monday in Febru-
airy, April, June, August, October
and December.
Orange-Fourth Monday in Jauu-
AIRY, March, May, July, September
and November.
Second Monday in Janu
airy, March, May, July, September
aud November.
ELEVENTH CIRCUIT.
Judge j. W. q. Blackstone.
Accomac-First Monday in Jauu-
lry, March, May, July, September
and November.
Northampton-Second Monday IN
January, March, May, July, Septein-
Der ana November.
Elizabeth City-Third Monday in
January, March, ,May, July, oeptem-
Der and November,
City OF Newport News-tirst Mon
day in February, April, Juue, Au-
gust. October and December.
TWELFTH CIRCUIT.
Judge II. X. B. Wright.
Richmond county-First Monday
in January, March, May, July, Sep
tember and November.
Observation-Disclosures Monday
in February, April, June, August,
October and December.
Lancaster-Third Monday in Jan
uary, March, May, July, September
and November.
Westmoreland - Fourth Monday
in February, April, June, August
October and December.
Essex-Third Monday in February
April, June, August, October ana
December.
THIRTEENTH CIRCUIT.
Judge Il. 4. Garnett.
Gloucester-First Monday In Janu-
airy. March, May, July, September
and November.
Mathews-Third Monday in Janu-
airy, March, May, July, September
and November.
King and Queen-Second Tuesday
in February, April, June, august
October and December.
King William--First Tuesday IN
February, April, June, August, Oc-
tober and December.
Middlesex-Tuesday after fourth
Monday in January, March, May,
July, September and November.
FIFTEENTH CIRCUIT
Judge j. Il. Mason.
King George-First Tuesday IN
/ January, Marcn, May, July, Septem-
Der and November,
StafTord-5ecOnd Monday Ia Jan
uary, March, May, July, Septem-
ber and November
Observation-Disclosures Monday IN
February, April, June, August, DC
tober and December.
Caroline-Second Monday III Febru-
ary. April, June, August, October
anu December.
Hanover-Thir Monday il Janu-
ary, March, May, July, September
and November.
SIXTEENTH CIRCUIT.
Judge G. h. Nicol.
Fauduier-Fourth Monday in Jan.
uary, March, May, July, September
and November
Loudoun-Second Monday in. Feb.
ruary, April, June; third Monday IN
August: second Monday in October
and December.
Prince Wiliam-First Monday in
February, April, June, August, De
tober and December.
Fairfax-Third Monday in Janu-
airy, March, May, July, September
and November.
lexandria-Fourth Monday IN
February, April, June, August, DC
tober and December.
City of Alexandria-Firs Monday
/ I'm MAY and November
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-23

Ada Britain, Of Sekitan, O., writes:
"After using your wonderful Peruna
three mon tbs I have had great relief. /
had continual heaviness in my stomach,
was bilious, and had fainting spells, but
theyall have left me since using Peruna." F."
--Adia Britain.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-23
Terminus For Deepwater Road

A telegram from Newport \ ws states
that negotiations for the purch ase Ct the
Sewalls Point property, which rumor
has connected with the proposed termi.
nails of the Deepwater Railway, are said
TO have been contaminated, and those in
oosition to know say that is no longer
any doubt regarding the terminus OF the
road
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-23

II YOU do not derive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use Of Peruna,
write at once 10 DR.. Hartman, giving a
full statement Of your case and he Will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad-
vice gratis. ,,. -,
Address DR.. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman SanitaTium, Columbus, o.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-23

Senator Tilman is told by the doctor
that he positively must not speak. The
Democrats ought to hire that doctor Tor
Bryan.-Wineheste News Items.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-23

Hotel Ottawa, On is from one OF the u
letter Inc
Co, o. Columbus Ohio she
spring blood seemed cogged up my dgeSion poor NY
head Eangud and tired all the time y
prescribed friend advised me to try erHna Heo
wonderful cleanser ana puT
ifer of the system three weeks was like new woman my
petite felt buyant light and happy ana m
ache or pain Peruna s reliable family medicine"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-23
EsgpE aokseuRa. Va. SA1URDAN APRIL %. 1904
MACEDONIA SCHOOL IN STAT
FORD.
Interesting Closing Exercises.

OfSS''f1
Stafford Co Va, April lG. 1904
Friday, April 18th, we witnessed one OF
the most entertaining closing exercises,
at Macedonia school, 10 Stafford. we have
had the pleasure tO attend. The school
room was decorated with ferns, cedar
and arboryitae, interV oven by deit I'm
gers into pretty emblems and designs
Although the weather was unpleasant
the numerous visitors from lower Stai-
ford. Prince William, aud surrounding
vicinity. were unable 10 find seats in the
spacious building aud had 10 staud and
listen TO the exercises through the win
dOws and doors
The program fnr the day was a. FOL.
lows.
Welcome, Ruth Catc; John Marshall,
verse, Rose Baber; Proud ~ u i'eacocb p.
dialogue. Kate Baber, Ruth Cato; The
Two Fortunes, dialogue, Lyndon Atchin.
con, Kate Baber; Music. violin and banIO,
Emanuel Harrison. Ernest Perry, Billy
Grimes. the Drover dialogue, Ruth Cato,
Katie Baber: The Proud Peacock, reclta-
ton, Ruth Cato; Mother, recitation,
Pearle Baber; Somebody's Darling, verse,
Gertrude rat0. Cdrfew Shall Not Ring
Tonight Carrie AtchiusoD; Vacation,
Gertrude CAto. Ham ssndW lches, pies,
ice lemonade, cakes and candy served by
the chaperons to the school and audience
in the greatest prOlusiOn. Dance, school
aud visitors Among those, who partic-
ipated ia this gmLs ment, aud deserving
special mention Tor the grace and ease
in which they went through the many
figures caIled by Professor Lucket, were:
Misses Kate Baber, \irgie and Bette
Perry. lilly RAynes. Mesdames Sid.
Mount y, Lonnie Mnun'i y: Messrs.
Clinton. Niuter ana Watson Powers,
Eppa Huntun Williams. Geo {. Atchin-
III, Mitchell Lucket, Frank and VIM.
WI liamr. Janus Dunn. Prince William
Many other visitors were on the ground,
some Of whom were Messrs Maurice
Abel. Stuart Abel, Col J Henry Reid ,Sr,
Prince " ilIiam: JOhn and Peter MahOney
Charles. Elgn and Ellis Perry, Robt.
iusby. Perry Sullivan. W. & Atchinson,
Henry CATO ana Master Lawrence
Mountjoy Ri,eshments were served
again 10y the polite chaperonT. sfter
which the school WAS closed Tor the SEES
sion with an interesting and instructive
address delivered by the efficient and en-
ergetic teacher, Mir y NJ Nelch. y.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-23
kina George Notes and Personals

King George G. H., Va, April -, Oh
SIR. Jessie Newton has qualified as su-
perintendent Of public roadsin the county
before Clerk + l. Hunter giving bond
in the penalty of Il 900, withC. l. Purks
~ surety.
Mrs BArksdale. Of Falls Church, who
has been visiting her parents, Judge and
Mrs. g. II. Ashton, at Wayeland, has re-
turned
Mrs. .Iemima Mouniioy, who has been
spending the winter IN fredericksburg,
has returned.
Miss Mary sykes. Of Paducsh, KY Is
visiting her cousin, Miss Meta Pollock,
at IlobsOn
Mr.. and Mrs. ". " Mountioy, OF New
York, are visiting his mother, Mrs.
MOunijOy in this county.
The board Of supervisors will meet at
the Court House on Tuesday, May 10Th
Mr.. and Mrs j. T Minor, OF Comorn,
have returned from Wit 90 friends IN
Baltimore and Washington.
Commonwealth Attorney W. \. Rose
Is adding TO the attraetiveness OF his res'
idence by having it enclosed with pEet-
ty railing
Mr.. c. + Davis. Of Dido, is making
preparations for handling large crop
OF tomatoes at his csnnery the coming
season.
Mrs Rosale +. Stuart has gone to
spend two months with her daughter,
Mrs. A. b Davis, at Greenbrier White
Sulphur Springs
Miss Margaret z Montague, who has
be- visiting Miss Rosalie Stuart, at Ce-
dar Cove, has returned to her home in
West Virginia
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-23

Gentle spring has come again. We
hope this time that she has brought her
trunk with her.-Atlanta Journal
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-23
TERMS OF NEW COURTS.

The number and dates OF the terms
and sittings OF the new Circuit
Courts in this section OF the State, a.
fixed by the Legislature, are ~ toll
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-03-19
DANCE AT THE
ALEX. YOUNG HOTEL

Manager Lake of the Alexander
Young Hotel announces that a dance
will be given in the makai pavilion of
the roof garden tonight complimentary
to the Raymond & Whitcomb tourist
party, to other guests of the hotel and
a number of travellers who are expected
to return today from the big island on
the steamer Kinau. The hotel man
agement ask for a large attendance in
order that the visitors may carry back
to their homes some idea of what Ho-
noluIu offers the visitor in the way of
entertainment. Hawaiian musicians
will be in attendance for the dancing.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-03-19
THEIR SONGS CLEAR
TO AMERICAN EARS

It is hardly necessary to mention that
the entertainment of Scottish song to
be given by Miss Flora F. Donaldson.
the prima donna of Aud Scotia, and
Gavin Spence, the Caledonian tenor, is
perfectly ineligible to an American
audience. The visiting vocalists have
toured every State and Territory on the
mainland, being the first to sing the
songs of Scotland professionally south
of Mason & Dixon's line.
They gave a concert under the aus
pices of the Elks before a large audi
ence at Albuquerque, n. NJ, where
there is only one Scotchman within
sixty miles of the city. Sandy" was
there, all the same. At Los Angeles
they gave one concert in the Star"
lecture course and another in the Ly-
ceum course. Miss Donaldson and Mr..
Spence are at the Hawaiian hotel. Mrs.
Gerard Barton will play the accom-
paniments to the vocalists at the Opera
House Monday evening.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-03-19

beach or from the bluffs above. The
buoys are anchored with strong cables
and form quadrilateral several hun
dred yards in dimension. They are
about 200 yards northwest of the largest
of the two rocks that rise conspicuously
above the water southwest of Fort Point
Some of these buoys have been in place
for a fortnight During this time divers
have made frequent descents, they say,
to the deck of a vessel, which they now
declare is without doubt the Rio.
The man that claims the honor of
solving the mystery surrounding the
dead ships resting place is John Col
lins, an ex-sailor, who now follows the
calling of a rope splicer.
Il sent down three divers yesterday"
Collins said, under gentle probing
as to what he was finding below the
surface of the bay. They brought up
heavy piece of iron which one of them
stumbled over on the deck. 1t was ap-
parently piece of deck pump, such as
may have been used on the Rio. One of
my men was down forty-five minutes
yesterday This is about as long as
any one can stay down at that depth.
The deck of the Rio IS about sixty-fve
or seventy feet below low tide, so the
pressure on a diver in armor is terrific.
I hen the current down there is like a
gale above sea. 1t is so strong that a
diver can keep his feet only with the
greatest difficulty.
The ship is lying on her side,
wedged between two great rocks.
There is such a heavy list that it is
hard work walking on deck, which is
covered with mud and very slippery
The possibilities OF salvage on the
cargo OF silks. rice, tea and opium car
ried by the Rio on her fatal voyage
are, OF course, small after three years,
under water The wreckers, however,
are counting on the recovery of the
bullion which they believe to have been
in the ship when she went down. Inn
mediately after the wreck the amount
of this was stated to have been $780,
COO. The Pacific Mail officials have
denied that any specie was aboard the
Rio on her last voyage, but large
part of the public has steadfastly re-
fused to accept this denial, and Collins
and his fellow wreckers are working in
hopes of recovering a fortune in coin
which, they are sure, now lies at the
bottom OF the Golden Gate