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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

the upper arms snugly and form soft
puffs below the elbows. At the neck
is'the usual stock.
The quantity Of material required
for the medium size is Az yards 81
inches wide, 81 yards 27 inches wide
or ~ yards A inches wide. with "a
yards Of insertion 21a inches wide to
trim as illustrated.
The pattern, 4617, is cut in sizes for
a 80, "a, SO, 3S and 40 inch bust meas.
ure.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28
Girls Costume.

Yelling in all colors is much used
for young girls frocks, but is espe.
cially charming in the lighter ones.
The very pretty costume illustrated
shows the material in one OF the new
reseda shades, with machine stitching
in corticelli silk of the same color,
yoke and straps of taffeta, the latter
held by gold buttons showing
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28
Box Plated Waist.

ghirt waists OIL the simpler sort are
always smart whether made from cot
ton, silk or wool. This one is laid in
full length box plaits at front and
back, with sleeves that are plated
above the elbows and is eminently
satisfactory. The model is made of
peach colored taffeta with pipings of
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

When win the ingenious manufac-
turers discover that mixture Of ker-
osene. and molasses Is not satisfac-
tory substitute for pure Vermont ma.
pie strip?
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28
Squirrel Ulster.

A most comfortable fur wrap seen
last week was long ulster of SPUR
rel fur cut with fare at the bottom.
where 1t touched the floor. 1t was
almost close fitting at the shoulders,
and the sleeves were the modified XII
mono shape. A large hat covered
with squirrel fur and trimmed with
a gray ostrich plume topped this
wrap.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

Strange, isn't It, how some men can
steal several thousand dollars, mystic
riously disappear, suddenly return
BROKE" and then report that their
mind was a blank? Yes, It is pass
ing strange.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

It will be unwelcome news to leap
year girls that a Paris scientist has
found out how to show the hearts
action by photograph. They'd rather
speak for themselves.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28
New occupatlon for Woman.

A most curious occupation conceiv.
ed by a woman is that Of a dinner
faster She spends part Of each
day visiting houses and tasting dishes
intended for dinner. She suggests i'm.
provements and shows the cook new
ways Of preparing dishes.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28
In Emmons Co., Dakota.

We can sell you 100 acres fine land.
You can break 100 acres this spring,
SOW II to Salzer's Flax and reap
enough to pay for your land, ETC., hav-
Ing fine farm free the first year.
Have ten such pieces for sale.
JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO.,
CIV. N. W La Crosse, Wis.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

The new ocean steamer Just order
ed will be 755 feet long-30 feet long
er than the largest steamship in the
world. A walk from end to end of
her and back before breakfast win
be q frst.rate constitutional.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

A Brooklyn woman whose first name
Is Ann has attained the age Of 1O7
years. Those people who have recent
ly been making such persistent in
quiries s-acerning the age Of Ann are
doubtless regarded By her as being
rather impertinent
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

An Illinois woman stole lead pen.
ell from a store twenty years ago and
has just paid for 1t. Cold molasses? A
conscience like that is almost as slow
as cold cream.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

One of the important reasons which
Gen. Weyler fails to mention In ex.
planning why he did not invade the
United States is that the United
States would not let him in.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

A new journal published In Turkish
at Cairo declares: "Our chief duty is
to show the Armenians that there is
not in the whole world a nation more
Just, more tolerant than the Turks"
And yet It does not purport to be
funny paper.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

That doctor who declares that dan
ger lies in the bath should be pre-
pared to find himself officially ap-
pointed the family physician for Wan.
,dering Willie.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

New Hampshire's governor Is charg-
ed with holding four positions and
drawing four salaries. Just think
what he is saving the state in desk
room.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

The most wonderful music in all
the world is the ripping laughter Of
a romping, frolicing girl-Indianapolis
Sentinel.
Unless, Of course. she is making fun
Of you.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

panne velvet. To make it will be re-
quired Az yards Of material 81, 81
yard 81 or "a yards A inches wide.
"A May Manton pattern, No. 44s8, sizes
80 to 40, will be mailed to any ad.
dress on receipt of ten cents.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

It is enormously reported that six
women put on mems clothes and wit
messed a bloody prize fight in New
York. They are not women, simply
females.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

From the Medicine Hat News we
learn that there is a first brigade" in
that town. The popular impression
has been that Medicine Hat has moth
ing but ice houses.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

in bands, strips are used on the front
plat, running out in epaulettes over
the shoulders, and for collars and
cuffs.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28
ALL DONE our.
Veteran Joshua

veteran Joshua
Heller Of 706 s.
Walnut street, Ur
bana, ILL.,, says:
ain the fall Of
1899 after taking
D GA ms Kidney
Pills l told the
readers Of this
paper that they
had relieved me
Of kidney trouble,
d l spos o d Of a
lame back with
pain across my
loins and beneath
che 9 lou | err
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

Storekeepers report that the extra
quantity. together with the superior
quality of Defiance Starch makes It
next to impossible to sell any other
brand.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

The Kalamazoo flying machine also
is "cigar-shaped." 1t will probably be
long time before new cigar Is
spoken Of as being flying machine
shaped"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

A California woman carried of the
first prize In the New York beauty
show. California produces fine girls,
no doubt, but there are others.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

Every time an actor lights a match
on the stage now to burn letter or
light his cigar people watch the flame
with fascinated interest, and think
Of the disaster in Chicago.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28
Cav Russian oarnitures,

From Russia come all sorts Of red
and blue heavy wool and cotton en-
broiderles, not expensive and exceed
ingly smart on the palmer shirt
waists. Where the embroideries are
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

One of the most serious results Of
the production of "Parsifal" on this
side of the ocean is that 1t will now
be played by the street pianos.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

Perhaps 1t has occurred to you by
this time that you can break that New
Years resolution without anybody's
knowing anything about 1t.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

Sir Thomas Upton has forwarded
his check from London to Chicago.
There's a man whose heart and hand
you can depend upon.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

It puzzles the people of Santo Do
mingo most of the time to determine
which is the revolution and which is
the government
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

Question Of etiquette: Should the
coy but not unwilling young man COM
pei the leap year pepper to ask pop
peri
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

There will be more room on the
water wagon after a few days.-Wash-
ington Post. Going to climb down,
are you?
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28
OF Pink Crepe AIbatross.

Tucked blouses are much in vogue
and may be looked for in still greater
numbers with the season to come
This one is made of pale pink crepe
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

The assertion is made that the aver.
age Russian peasants vocabulary is
limited to 10 words. And such words!
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng softens tho gums reduces IN.
nammation, allays pain cures wind collie. 25c bottle
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

b There is only one way not to say
the wrong thing: say nothing.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

It was hardly fair in Laureate Aus
tin to write rank parody Of Kipling
and call 1t a New Years ode.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

When a man gets neat enough to
roll up his trousers the time is ripe for
pulling his leg.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

Students of ancient history are new.
or up to date.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

Arbitration would be more success.
lul if men were less arbitrary.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

AS the twig is bent the small boy 10
inclined to make himself scarce.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

The Philadelphia mint has begun
striking off coins dated 1894. Here's
hoping you may get a lot of them.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

Temptation is the balance in which
character is weighed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28
To Gloss Linen.

To gloss linen beautifully, add to
one pint Of cold water two tablespoon.
fuls of starch, one of borax and one
Of kerosene oil. Mix we'll; put the
dry linen through this; wiring and iron
at once. A cloth dampened in kero.
sene and rubbed over the iron is an
improvement.
S>SN~osNsNJNN-~S~~NN-NN -eSNINN.>NsNs
Readers Of this paper can secure any May
Manton pattern illustrated above by filling out
all blanks in coupon, and mailing, with 10 cents.
TO E. Z. Harrison & Co., IS Plymouth Place, Chi.
cago Pattern will be mailed promptly.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

Write plainly. FIJI out all blanks Enclose
100 Nah 70 E L Harrison 3 Co, g Plymouth
Place chicasA
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-01-28

Some Of the high finance" u so
high" that 1t IL putrId.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-25

5 Asheville, Special.-It is learned
that a valuable deposit Of mica had
been discovered this week on the
estate Of Philip S. Henry on the noun
tain east of the city, and that two
workmen are now engaged in taking
the mica out in great quantity. 1t IS
said that while work was in progress
on the estate a few days ago mica was
discovered close to the Harris place,
now included in Mr.. Henry's bound
airy, and about 500 yards from his
..Zelandia" residence: Men were put
to work digging the mica and chunks
of the mineral of the very finest quail;
ity have been taken from the mine
The mica is very clear and peels oil
in large sheets, and is said by those
who have seen it to be the finest quail
ity of the product ever found in North
Carolina. 1t is also said that in one
day this week over a ton OF the finest
quality Of mica was taken from the
mine, and that Mr: Henry will have an
expert examine the place to ascertain
if possible the extent Of the deposit:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-25
Eoreian Affairs.

Seventeen Americans were killed and
five wounded in Moro ambush at
Simpaten, Mindanao.
Tibetans are getting arms and
threaten more serious resistance to
Colonel Younghusband's British eXpe-
dition.
The Lamas of Tibet are preaching a
holy war against the English.
Spanish Minister Ajeda says he
thinks Spain benefited by the loss of
Ter colonies.
The body of Henry M. Stanley. it has
been decided, is not to rest in vest
minister Abbey.
Prince Ferdinand OF Bulgaria and
King Peter of Servia will meet today
at Nish, Servia.
A special dispatch received in Paris
shows that Turkish forces have prac-
tically exterminated the Armenian
mount;,ineers in the sassoun district.
A japanese torpedo boat was blown
up while trying to remove a Russian
1oine from Kerr bay, near Dalny, men
being killed and wounded.
Emperor William, in an address at
saarbrucken,, Russia, said he prayed for
heavenly aid in his endeavors to pre-
serve peace.
Brazil will send warships near the
scene of the dispute with Peru about
Acre.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-25
Palmetto Items.

Hon. J. r. Johnson, of Spartanburg,
is pushing claims for horses taken from
soldiers and officers at the close Of the
war. He has already obtained s725 for
five persons, and has other claims that
he is pushing through the War Depart
ment. He will leave for Washington
Monday to look after these claims and
will not be able to attend the State
Democratic convention.
Mr.. A. e. Hill, machinist at Union
Mills, was badly burned about the face
and head while at work on some steam
pipes at the mill. DR.. S. S. Linder was
Immediately summoned and did all tnat
was possible to relieve the suffering
man. Mr.. Hill is now doing very
nicely.
Anderson is very anxious TO secure
the female college to be established by
the Episcopal diocese OF the State.
The chamber of commerce has appoint
ed a special committee and canvass
will be begun at once.
On the plantation of Mr. S. G. Carter,
ten miles northwest Of Chester, two ne
gro men, Will Wright and Isaac Grant,
got into a quarrel about some trivial
matter. The result was that Wright
fred upon Grant and death ensued in a
short while. The slayer was committed
to Jail.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-25
WHY HE QUIT PLAYING POKER.
issson Which an 0iS. 0;. Gambler Taught
HGyicS Al the Cane.

LeSSoH VtniCIl all SIS
Hdvics al the CANE.
An old man SIT III a late breakfast
in hotel cafe last Saturday, when a
yauns man with haggard face alic
dowhoaat eyes took place near him.
@Fom," said tho newcomer to the
attendant; Il must go light. for play.
ed in hard fGek last night"
The old man mad finished and sat
studyiR,s the others face as he ate.
Shortly he took s roll of bills. from
his pocket and laid it IL front of him.
"It's yours" he said.
Mechanically and with a trembling
hand the young man took the money.
"You were in the gSme?" he said.
"Yes and that is your money, about
5000. Quit playing poker. began It
sixty years ago on the Mississippi riv-
err and have made living out OF
suc1l fools as you With my GOODNESS
!; it's robbery To play against your reck-
lessness. I see desperation In your
face. I am told that yo6 are teller
in bank, aiiG that you have & wife, to
whom you will lie Sbout your absence
from home last night QGfs poker"
He walked out, and the youHS man.
lowering his head to his folded arms,
lid not move until the attendant
aroused him.-New York Times.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-25
Wshinoton Happenings.

A. number Of additional witnesses
testified in the trial of James N. Tyner
and H. ]. Barrett, accused OF conspir-
aey in the Posteffice Department.
Secretary Taft appointed a commits
sion. to formulate regulations for the
conduct Of tine business Of the Isthmian
Canal Commission.
Since January the available cast
BALANCE in the United States Treasury
declined fr0nti Sesa,a74 1895 to $175, 714,-
S79. ~ -. " ..
A lively controversy is being waged
between Weather Bureau Chief Moore
and W. T. Foster, who is classed as a
'long-range" weather forecaster.
Government figures show that Gu
ban-American commerce has increased
greatly since the reciprocity treaty
went into effect, in December.
Secretary Shaw transferred to Nor
gan & Co., in New fjrli; sac, ,gQe;9e9 In
payment for the canal property and re-
ceived s25,O00,OO0 in bonds as security
in return.
President Roosevelt promulgated the
regulations 10 govern the Isthmian
Canal Commission, which will be. under
the direction Of the Secretary Of War.
John Mitchell, Of the Mine Workers
Union, called President R0oseyelt's at
Slentionn to the Situation arising from
stile mine trouble in Co l0rad6:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-25
Converse Teacher Dead.

spartanburg, specia'.-Miss Leila
Foster, an instructor in the modern
language department at Converse col
lege, died at the home of Prof, Alden
on Converse campus last week after
three weeks sickness. Her condition
had been regarded as very grave for
several days past, and her mother
came here recently to be with hei
in her illness. She was gifted, &C
complished young woman, and was
a favorite with the student body. The
funeral services were held at the col
lege, and the body was carried to the
former home of the deceased in Con
necticut for burial.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-25
NEWS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. Il'|=
Paragraphs of Minor Importance"
Gathered From Many Sources.
Through, the South.


Harry L. Myers, of Norfolk; was Sc
verely wounded by pistol shot.
Mayor A. A. Moss, Of Newport News,
in political quarrel struck Commit
teeman R. W. Perkins.
While blasting at lime quarry at
Toms Brook, Shenandoah e5datsi
Va, 4 large cave was discovered. ed
Great preparations ufs bsins made
at Nashville, Tenn, for the Confeder-
ate Veterans reunion, June "A to 1t.
Kansas city was chosen as the next
meeting place Of the Southern Baptist
convention, ald ana iaafiss dasdtioaal meet
irgs were held at Nashville, Tenn.
Democratic. primaries in lE.l0rida re.
suited in victory il. ssaqtor'Talia-
ferro for denomination and likeli-
HOOD that the State will be for Hearst.
II. Eeet,,,W ,Waaysrly, Sussex county,
virt ;, destroyed The Shctet business
part The town, including the banlt-
build postofice, and the Norfolk
G W. ,rn railroad station. Loss,
100000. insurance unknown.
rho Southern Baptist Convention,
which begaR it's .f6rty-ninth annual Ses-
sion in Nashville, ,Tssdra. EN- reelected e1;
Governor Eagle, Of Arkansas, president
and Rey,.Dre o, F, Gregory one Of the
permanent secretariss.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-25
The Flood Damage.

Fort Collins, Colo, special.-Esti-
mates of the damage caused by the
flood in the Cache La sPoudre Valley
srun from s1,OOO,OOO upwards. The head
gates Of all the irrigating bitches have
been washed away, and miles of en-
bankments destroyed. Unless repairs
can be made in time to save water for
irrigating this year, the loss will be
nearer s2,OoO,Ooo than s1,OOO,OOO. One
hundred and fifty houses in the Rus
sian settlement, at the sugar factory,
north Of this town, were destroyed. So
far as ascertained, only one life lost
here. The body of Russian was found
today.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-25
Nieqrso5 s5 Killed:

KershaWV,, .specfal.-Last Thursday
an altsscatiop took place. between Mr.;
Lewis NJ. Horton, who lives -1ust-n north
of Kershaw, and .Charlie Brown, col
oreo, in which the latter was shot
with pistol, the ball entering the
side of the neck and lodging in the
spinal column, from the effects OF
which he died Saturday afternoon.
Brown was i tenant on Mr.: Horizons
place and without caGs5 left his crop
without providing any way to have it
worked d. Nr. Horton was trying to in;
duce the negro, to fe:trn to his farm
when the difficulty took place, .Goro:
ner Caskey, of Lancaster. conducted
the inquest, while Drs. Halle and
Brasington held the autopsy. The
verdict of the jury was that Brown
came to his death from the effects
of a gunshot wound in the hands of
Mr.. Horton while protecting his life"
1t IS a clear case Of sslf-defense, as
Brown was in close range Of Mr.. Hor-
ton and was in the act Of throwing
an axe when Mr.. Horton shot. Mr..
Horton will surrender to Sheriff Hun
ter at Lancaster:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-25

Yiadiyostok, By Cable.-Admiral
I: Skrydlof arrived here Saturday af-
sternoon. Hel.was met at the station
outside Of vladivostock by Major Gen.
yoronetzS and deputations cof the mill
: tary, naval and municipal authorities,
as well as by an enthusiastic crowd,
and. was presented with bread ana
salt. Entering the town, the admiral
drove to the pier in an open carriage
and escorted by Cossacks, and board
ed the cruiser Rossia, on which short
service was held. The chaplain sprink-
led and blessed the admiral's flag be-
fore 1t was run up to the masthead;
where it was greeted with a salute
from all the cruisers il the hafbor.
The admiral addressed the officers
and crew OF the Rossia, saying;
eThe Emperor orders me to convey
his greeting and loyal thanks for your
gallant services in consideration of
which he reduces your tour OF sea
dnty to three years."
Admiral Skrydloff's reception was OF
the heartiest everywhere, he being
great favorite when last at Vladivo-
stock;
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-05-25
A SERIOUS WRECK
.hsssiiIIe;l Damage Experienced d the
History of Lake Navigation
LARGE STEAMER GOES TO PIECES
British Steamer STarret Bay, Of 2,211
IONS, Goes 10 Feces-Fivs Of the
Crew Die While Being Taken to
- SShot -=s~.s.i1 s

r. . ~ : 2 d.
North Sidney, Nova Scotia. Special
The worst marine disaster in the his
tory of the st. Lawrence river coal
trade occurred Friday off Cape Nerth,
t6s f.oorth srram6st poiiit of Cape BretoR,
Msyheeh the British steamer, furret Bay,
landed with coal and bound from sgd
neS. to Montreal. struck on. the; rocks
Of St. Rauls Island, and sank in deep.
water twenty minutes later, causing
loss of thirteen lives. Only nine men
from crew of twenty-five were saved.
The dead: ]. H. Hayden, captain;
M. A. Cara, first officer; G. F. Gray,
seeena officer; W, H. Adams, chief
shginesrt: H: S.: Matthews, second en-:
glnser; George Iohneon, boatswaih' to-
gsfheE WITH the steyard,. name qn- m
knewn; cook mess-room' boy, two fire
men, a seaman and helper.
According to the government agent
at St. Paul's Island. the steamer
struck near Southwest Light, about
$3.50 o'clock Friday morning. A dense
fog prevailed at the time, and the sea
was running mountains high, Almost
Immediately the Turret Bay backed off
Into deep water; but sank Withia
twenty miliutes: The. crew ATTEMPTED
fo. cut the boats clear, but, while thus
engaged tie Yessel plunged down bew
frst, 5carryillgi every man aboard With
her: Some Of the men struggled to the
surface and clung to floating pieces of
wreckage. Fourteen persons were taken
OF the wreckage by, the life-saving
crew that put out from the island. but
five of them died before reaching the
island.
The survivors say that they did not
know that they were in danger until
the vessel struck. The fog was SO
thick -lhas the shore could not be seen,
and; hearing the fog6oFil at tho light
sh6use, tney mistook 1t for the whistle
s6f another steamer:
the disaster occurred nineteen miles
snfto,rith of Cape North: There is a light
.iiioouses On m the northeast point Of St:
siPaal's island; anu also one on the
South tSSpoi 1T, and q steam; fog swhis'-
hS soathNsass t E:sI sss