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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-13
This Duel Was BIood-Ietter.

Two prominent Italians, General Bonn
piani and Baron Negri, fought a fierce
sword duel in which Bompiani received a
deep wound in the abdomen that may re-
suit fatally.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-13
American Fleet in Magellan Straits

The American battleship fleet left
Punta Arenas Saturday and was later re-
ported by passing steamer making its
way slowly against head winds and
rough seas through the Magellan straits,
led by the Chilian cruiser. The torpedo
boats were not seen. No report had come
up to yesterday of the passage of the
straits, which is the crucial point of the
Pacific voyage.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-13
Msny unempIoyed in New York.

The state department Of labor of New
York reports about twice the normal
number of unemployed. In New York
city, third of the union men are out OF
work.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-13
New York Pastors Back Hughes.

In Greater New York Sunday, 40 pas
tors of all denominations preached in
support of Governor Hughes in his efforts
to have the Percy Gray racing law re-
pealed and race track gambling ended.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-13
Another Noble Marriage FIzzIes.

The Countess of Yarmouth, Harry
Thaw's sister, was granted an annulment
of her marriage to the count last week,
on physical grounds. The hearing was
strictly private.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-13
Discussing Ardricn siIl.

The Aldrich currency bill is before the
Senate for debate. 1t aims to provide
for an emergency currency that will pre-
vent money stringency and consequent
panics.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-13
Couldn't Go the Presidents Pace.

The presidents earnest recommenda-
tion in favor of four new battleships to
cost s3s, ,000,0 900 was rejected by the
House committee on naval affairs and a
report in favor Of two ships of the Della
ware type to cost $9,50O,O 900 each was
agreed upon.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-13
Up Go Express Rates.

The American and National Express
companies have adv need the minimum
package rate from fifteen to twenty-five
cents over railroads north and west of
BOSTON.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-13
American Found eritisher easy.

Tommy Burns, the American heavy
weight pugilist, knocked out Jack Palm-
er, the English champion in the fourth
round of contest at London Monday
night. Burns had his man beaten from
the start.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-13
Converse o. ks. Our Navy.

Admiral Converse has submitted q re-
port, soon to be made public, in which
he answers in detail the criticisms re-
Gently made Of warships of the American
navy. His findings are to the effect that
the United States vessels were the equals
of those OF any navy at tho time o: their
construction and that they are the equals
today of any navy, taken as . whole.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-13
To Prevent War win France

Announcement is ade OF the signing
of general arbitration treaty between
France and the United States, by which
any issue arising between the two nations
will be submitted to arbitration. The
treaty must be ratified by the American
Senate and approved by the president of
France before it becomes operative.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-13
Death Of Mrs. John Hatch.

Mrs. Jane Hatch, widow Of the late
John Hatch, died at her home on Central
street Monday afternoon, aged nearly as
years. She had been poorly for a month,
but took her bed only nine days before
her death, suffering from grip, to which
pneumonia succeeded.
Mrs. Hatch, daughter of Jonathan and
Susan Wills, was born in Brookfeld.
Her parents removed to South Royalton
and died there, leaving several children,
OF whom Mrs. Hatch was the last. Mr..
and Mrs. Hatch lived first in South Roy
alton, coming to Randolph about 3s
years ago. Mrs. Hatch had lived in the
house where she died the past 81 years.
Mr.. Hatch died about three years ago.
Children survive as foliows:-George
c., Adrian j., Fred, Edward c.. John,
Lucy, wife OF Walter Brown; Phoebe,
wife of Ben Thayer; Jennie, wife of
Frank L. Fish; David, Luna Mabel, who
lives at home; and Lo. All reside in
Randolph except George c., who lives
just over the Bethel line, and David Of
New York city.
funeral, held at the home today at 10 m.
husband and one SON.
Funeral eS Mrs. Dana osttIss.
The funeral OF Mrs. Lillian Battles was
held at her home on Braintree Branch
Thursday afternoon at O'Clock and was
well attended by sympathizing friends.
Rev. w. F. Bradshaw officiated. The
services were in cha ge OF NJ. K. Chase CT
Northfieid, and the remains were placed
in the tomb at Northfield, Mrs. Battles
former home. The bearers were George
Ford, Elijah Flint, Clarence Webster
and Herbert Flint.
The Ladies' Aid society, OF which Mrs.
Battles was very active member, assem-
bIed there in body to pay their last
tribute and presented q beautiful large
wreath of pink and white carnations.
All the members of the Faithful and True
circle OF Kings Daughters and sons who
were able to attend the funeral also as
sembled in a body, wearing mourning
badges. They presented beautiful de-
sign of flowers in the shape OF a crescent
of white carnations and sweet peas, with
the initials, 81 II. NJ" in purple. There
were many other flowers from loving
friends.
Those from out of town who attended
the funeral .were-Emmonds Howe Of
East Roxbury, a brother Of the deceased:
Mrs. Olive Howe, mother of deceased;
Mr.. and Mira. Fred Blanchard, sister OF
deceased; Charles, Dwight and Joseph
Howe, cousins, all OF Mortified.
Mrs. w. r. Bradshaw, Miss Emma San
ders and Miss Cora Holbrook of Ran
dolpb.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-13
Miss Stone Wants Turkey to Refund.

Ellen NJ. Stone, fer whose release from
Turkish bandits a ransom of go, 900 was
paid some years since, has called upon
the state department to have Turkey
pressed for its repayment.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-13
The Sick and Suffering.

Elmer ". Bean of Barre, formerly a
barber at this place, was brought here
Sunday and operated upon Monday at the
sanatorium for appendicitis. Mr.. Bean
suffered severe attack OF this disease ten
years ago from which be recovered. An.
other attack seized him Feb. aud an op-
Grafton was determined on. lie was nc
companied here by Mrs. Bean ard her
sister. Mrs. c. II. ingalls,, who had been
visiting in Montpelier and Barre fer n
fortnight; also by Miss Ida Young a
nurse. The operation Monday, per.
formed by DIR. Francis c. Ligouri of
Barre, with DR.. F. r. Steele Of Montpelier
administering the ether and Drs. r. {.
Angel and G.. w. Scott assisting, re-
vealed an unusual condition OF the ap-
pendix, known as the capsulsr stage.
DIR. Ligouri returned to Barre Tuesday,
leaving his patient in an encouraging
condition. Mrs. Bean and Miss Young
are stopping at c. II. Ingalls, until Mr..
Beams improvement warrants his leaving
the sanntorium.
Mrs. George c. Flint was taken TO the
sanatorium Monday suffering with acute
Bright's disease. An operation was per-
satisfactory.
Fred Roppe, who has been critically
i'll of pneumonia, is reported to be fail
ing, with only slight chance OF recovery.
Mrs. +. ii. Joslyn is nearly recovered
from a severe attack OF lsryDgitis.
Mrs. S. s. Whitcomb, who is just get
ing out from a months confinement, has
received news lately OF the death OF sis
ter in Ripton, whose funeral she was un-
able to attend.
From the homes OF A. b. and NJ. A.
Tewksbury come reports Of 'sall better"
c. ID. Stevenson Boston, travelling
man, is i'll at the Inn with bronchitis.
Mrs. Nelson Seymour is much inn
proved from her attack of pneumonia and
able to be about the house.
w. F. Edson's condition Is better, on
the whole. The fever has mostly de-
parted, but his strength is low.
Two successive negative reports have
been received in the case of Berthe Du-
chame, and the quarantine will be re-
moved as soon as the premises are fumi-
gated.
To the "common grip" list are added
this week Mrs. c. L. Stewart and daugh-
ter, Nellie, Miss Georgia White, Ernest
Bruce and Miss Luna NJ. Hatch.
The bee., 1908-07-30
THEIR CHANCE
MEETING

The girl who looked to be about 1s
and who had on big brown veil and
tan shoes hastily put up hand to her
hair as the young man who wore VIC
lent heliotrope hosiery and had college
colors about his hat rounded the cor
ner. She held her head high and mere.
ly lowered her eyelashes in naughty
greeting as they met and passed.
Each of them turned around at the
same instant to glance back at the
other. Then the young man coughed
to hide his confusion.
Err" he began. 90 thought you
dropped something. was going to
pick It up"
Il am In very great hurry" said
the young woman severely, yet stand
ing still.
you always are" said the young
man with the college colors, sadly at
Is too bad. / thought If you had time
we might sort of explain things and"
"You may have things to explain, 4"
interrupted the young woman, giving
her veil a jerk. "In fact, there are
several things | can think'of that need
explaining-but as for myself it is diff
ferent," s..~
Il like thatl" said The young man,
warmly. Just as. If were the only
Que 70 blame! But know what you
think OF me, all right"
Il don't see" she said, icily, why
you should be at all interested in what
| think Of you In fact, am quite
sure you are mott You don't care
The bee., 1908-07-30

Heat prostrates the nerves. In the
summer one needs a tonic TO Offset
the customary hot weather Nerve
and Strength depression. You will
feel better with AZ hours after begin
ning TO take such a remedy a.
DR.. Shops Restorative. It's
prompt action Is restoring the weak
ened nerves is surprising. Ofcourse
you won't get entirely strong I'm n
few days, but eoch day you can &C.
tually feel the Improvement. That
tied, lifeless, spiritless, feeling will
qHickly depart when using the Re-
storative. DIR. ShoOp's Restorative
will sharpen a failing appetite; IL
aids digestion; IL will strengthen the
weakened Kidneys and Heart by
simply rebuilding the worn-out
nerves that these organs depend up
on. Test IL few days and be con
WINGED. Sold by st. Bernard Min
ing CO., incorporative, drug depart
meut.
The bee., 1908-07-30

Get my Book No. for Women. -
1t Will give weak women many val
liable suggestions of relief--and with
strictly confidential medical advice
IS entirely free. Simply write DR..
ShOop, Racine, Wis. The book No
4 tells about DR.. Shoop's Night Cure
and how these soothing, healing,
antiseptic suppositories can be sue
sessfully applied to correct these
weakness. Write for the book. The
Night Cure is sold by st. Bernard
Mining Co, Incorporated, drug de-
partment.
The bee., 1908-07-30
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, they cannot reach tn,
diseased portion Of the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by constitution
al remedies. Deafness is caused by an inAamed
condition Of the mucous lining ofthe Eustachian
Tube When this tube is inaamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, when il
Is entirely closed Deafness is the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken out and
this tube restored to its normal condition. hearing
will be destroyed forever nine cases out Of ten
are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an
inhamed condition Of she mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case
OF Deafness l9aused by catarchl that cannot be
rured by Halls catarrh Cure Send for circiars
free. f. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo. O.
Sold by all Druggists, 7sc.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The bee., 1908-07-30
LODGES.

Masonic Lodge-E. w. Turner,
No. 5iS meets LIST. and 3rd. Fridays
In each month.
CHAs. COwELL, Sec.
Victoria Lodge, No. "a, X. of p.
meets every Monday night.
Visitors welcome.
THEo. WATTS, Sec.
Hopkins Lodge, A. o. u. w. No.
SCI meets every Thursday night.
Y.Q. WALKER, Sec.
Golden Cross Lodge, Darlington,
No. $50 meets lst. and 3rd, Saturday
night In each month.
MRS. NJ. b. LONG, Sec.
Degree of Honor, No. 10 meets End
and 4th Saturday nights In each
month.
MISS LizzIE HUFF, Sec.
Ben Hur Lodge, darlington
Count, No. So meets every Wednes-
dag night except 4th.
s''s WIN. PERRY, Sec
Standwaite, Tribe No. 81, Red Men
meets every Friday sleep.
CLAUDE Lone, Sec.
Modern Woodmsn of the World,
No. 1882 meets every Wednesday.
Y. @. WALKER. Sec.
Klub Kentuck open. all hours.
Business meeting 2nd Tuesday in
each month.
G. l.. AsHBY, Sec.
Elks, b. p. o. No. 1888 meets at
Madisonville Monday night.
Jas. r. Franceway, Secy.
Visiting members are cordially
Lodges.
The bee., 1908-07-30
The Smile.

that won't come off, appears on ba-
hy's face after one bottle of Whites
Cream VermItuge, the great worm
medicine. Why not keep that smile
on bahy's face. If you keep this
medicine on hand, you will never
see anything else but smiles on his
face. Mrs. S. Blackwell, Okla.
writes; "My baby was peevish and
fretful. Would not eat and feared
he would die. used a bottle OF
Whites Cream Vermifuge and We
has not had a sick day since. Sold
by st. Bernard Drug Store. II
The bee., 1908-07-30
CHURCHES.

CATHOLIC CHURCH.-First mass
every Sunday and holy day at 1900
a. m. Second mass and preaching
9:30 a. m. Vespers and benediction Z
p. m. Rev. ]. p. Mcfarland, Pastor.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH. - Sunday
school at $3.50 a. m. Preaching every
Lords day at 10:45 a. IN. and z p
m. Prayer meeting every Wednes.
day at 1880 p. m. Elder W. G..
Eldred, pastor.
M. f. CHURCH. services
third Sunday at / a. m. and z 80 p. m
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
at 1880. Sunday-schoOl at $3.50 a. m.
Glass meeting, second Sunday at
1880 a. m. Rev. J. II. Embry, pastor
Epworth League-W. S. Bran
we'll, president. Meets every Sun
day evening at 6:45 p. m. at the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
All are welcome.
M. e. CHURCH, SouTH.-Rev. j.
ID. Fraser, pastor. Services on
every Sunday at III a. m. and
1880 D. m. Sunday school at $3.50
am. Prayer meeting, Wednesday
evenings at 1870 O'clock. Ep-
worth League, every Sunday evening
at 8 $50. Ladies' Aid Society every
Monday afternoon. Official Board
meeting Monday after first SUNDAY
in each month.
MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH -
Preaching the fourth Sunday at II
a. m. and 1880 p. m. and the preced-
ing Saturday night. Church meeting
Saturday night before the 4th Sun.
day. Sunday school at $3.50 a. m.
Prayer meeting every Monday night
at 1880. Rev. @. n Grigs0n, Pastor
GENERAL BAPTIST CHURCH.
Services Saturday night before the
first Sunday In each month at 1880
IN, first Sunday at ii a. m. and z ;3O
D. m. Prayer meeting Friday even
Ing at 7 ;30. Rev. Bumpus, pastor.
PREsBYTRRIAN CHURCH = HEO
LA.--Regular services first Thursday
at 1850 p. IN. and third Sunday al
$3.50 d. m. I'm each month. Sunday
school each Sunday morning at $3.50
O'clock.
Episcopal Regular servi-
ees svery Tuesday night at the City
Library, at 7;45 p. m. Public cordi
ally Invited u attend.
ESQ. q. ABBIrr, Rector.
The bee., 1908-07-30

at all what | think Dear me, II is
( three o'clock, and shall miss my Ap-
pointment!" Z
Don't let me keep you" said the
young man, carelsssly stepping In
front OF her to block her further prog
ress. Il am just as much interested
in your opinion OF me as you are in
my opinion Of you! You don't care
At all about II, not q little bit. l
wonder. II Harvey Is waiting for msf''
He took out his watch Internationally,
You'd better go right along and
see" said the young woman. aternly.
1T 10 dreadful to keep people waiting
You think that is all they have to
do--wait for you'll know a little
about that myself"
Nov, Mabel" protested the young
man, haven't told you dozen times
that the trolley line was blocked?
That was why didn't got there when
said / would"
The young woman tossed her head.
"A gentleman always keeps his APP
pointments," she insisted. you
should have got to my house on
time somehow. Oh, you could have
taken another car or some friend
could have happened along in a auto
mobile, or something. suppose you
would have Just sat in that car wait
ing II q dozen friends In automobiles
had happened along. You were Just
about as anxious to see me as that
would indicate
You are awfully unkind," said ths
young man, grinding his heel on the
cement walk. you know BETTER"
"Td like to know how should
know better" murmured the young
woman. fixing her glove very care
fully. There's no reason why L
should"
Don't you think so?" queried the
young man. with deep meaning. you
know how l feel There isn't any
other girl on earth but you!"
Why. Harry" said the girl in the
brown veil. you shouldn't talk that
way!"
IT'S the truth" said the young man.
coming still nearer and taking her
arm, as they mechanically started
down the street together.
How glad ] am that / Just hap
peaed to come this wayl" he OK
claimed a little later. IF we hadn't
met II might have been ages before
we'd have made up!"
Yes, Just CHANGED TO be coming
this way. too" said the young WON
an. Il wouldn't for the world have
run into you deliberately-and /
thought this was the hour you were
in class-such mistake on my part
but II happened"
1T was fate" said the young man,
solemnly. we never could stand II
10 be separated! feel so happyl"
$3.50 do J." confessed the Girl
with the brown veil. Have you
really got to meet Harvey"
That was just a blunt" confessed
the young man with the college colors.
How about your appointment"
Il guess that can wait" said the
girl with the brown Chicago
DNily News.
The bee., 1908-07-30

Health Coffee" is really the clos
est Coffee Imitation ever vet pro-
duced. Tbis clever Coffee Substi-
tute was recently produced by DR..
ShOop' OF Racine, Wis. Not grain
OF real Coffee In 1t either DR.. Shops
Health Coffee Ia made from pure
toasted grains, with malt, nuts, etc.
resll Y IL would fool an expert--who
might drink it for Coffee. No 20 or
30 minuets tedious boIlings. Made
VA mlnuet' says the doctor. Sold
by j. f. DeVylder.
The bee., 1908-07-30
Notice to Our Customers.

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not af-
fected by the National Pure Food
and Drug Law as 1t contains no
opiates or other harmful drugs, and
We recommend it as a safe remedy
for children and adults. Jno. X,
Taylor.
The bee., 1908-07-30
The Firat Requisite Of Beauty

The first requisite of beauty is a
clear complexion. Orino Laxative
Fruit Syrup clears a sallow blotched
complexion as 1t stimulates the
liver and bowels, and the eyes be
come bright and clear. You owe 1t
to your friends to take 1t If your
complexion is bad. Orino Laxative
Fruit Syrup does not nauseate or
grippe and Is very pleasant to take.
Refuse substitutes. Jno. X. Taylor.
The bee., 1908-07-30
Sic Of Ancient eattIeheId.

A complete skeleton, with an arrow
embedded in it. has been found on the
Downs near Hailsham, Sussex, Eng
There are long trenches of bones, and
experts say that battle was fought
there at the time of the Norman inva-
sion $40 years ago.
The bee., 1908-07-30
Best TheswOrld Affords.

at gives me unbounded pleasure
To recommend Bucklen's Arnica
Salve," says j. w. Jenkins, of
Chapel Hill, n. @. II am convinced
it's the best saive the world affords
1t cured felon on my thumb, and
it never fails to heal every sore,
burn or wound to which 1t is APP
oiled. 25c. at all leading drug
stores.
The bee., 1908-07-30
Cures cAiIIs and Fever.

q. w. Writ, Nacogdoches, Texas.
says; His daughter had chills and
fever for three years; he could not
flnd anything that would help her
till he used HerbIne. His wifo will
not keep house without it, ana can
not say too much nor it, soc. Sold
by st. Bernard Drug Store.
The bee., 1908-07-30
Make Tours In Caravans.

In Europe house cars or caravans
are rapidly passing from experimental
to practical USE One popular car con-
tains a completely equipped kitchen
and sleeping berths for six persons,
and has seats on top like the old Lon
don buses
The bee., 1908-07-30
Tomb Of Queen Elizabeth.

The tomb of Queen Elizabeth, in
Westminster abbey, was erected at a
cost Of $4,725. which represented far
larger sum in those days than it does
now, The actual material was priced
at $685., and Patrick, the ironworker,
and John de Critz. the painter. were
paid $500.
The bee., 1908-07-30
Special Train Service.

The Providence Morganfield Ac-
commOdation train will be held at
Henderson until 8 p. m. July 2S, 20,
80, 81, and August l, account Great
Henderson Fair. Round trip tickets
good on all trains where stops are
made at one fare plus 25 cents, good
returning August 5.
JNO. w. LOGsDON, Supt.
The bee., 1908-07-30
CITY OFFICERS.

Mayor-James r.. Rash.
Police Judge-Chas. Cowell,
Chief Of Police-W VIM. Bradley.
Night Chief-Clarence Mitchell.
Tax Assessor-N. l. looms.
City Clerk-Paul p. Price.
Treasurer-Frank b. Arnold.
City Physician-W. X. Nesbit.
City Engineer--F. ID. Rash.
Street Commissioner Robt. Wood
Councilmen-Jno. b, Atkinson,
Madison Oldham. II. G.. Bourland,
4. Fl. O'Brion, Geo. c. Atkinson,
Thos. Blair. Meeting night first
Monday night in each month.
School Trustees-Paul M. Moore,
Dan M. Evans, w. r. Coyle.
Board OF Health-Dan M. Evans,
Jno. X, Taylor, Curtis B. Johnson,
NJ. ID.
Postmaster-Chas. G.. Robinson.
The bee., 1908-07-30
French Penal settlements.

About 5000 of the toughest Grim
mails OF France and her colonies. in
GLIDING Algerian Arabs and negroes.
are scattered in settlements along the
Maroni and Mana rivers In the east
ern part Of French Guiana, South
America. The government selected as
the homes of these criminal exiles dis
uicts that were regarded as very un-
healthfuL
The bee., 1908-07-30

For cuts, sprains, bruises, burns
rheumatic and all other pains, use
McLean's Volcanic Oh Linament.
First sold in 1862, still the same eff
fective remedy in 1908. Good for
men or beast. 25c., SOC. and 81 90.
The bee., 1908-07-30
Fastldlous cabman

An old lady about to hire cab in
London asked the cabman If he could
take her TO Trafalgar square. The
cabman replied: mo, mum. l
can't and l wouldn't II l could. and
the next time you want to eat onions
bile 'eml"
The bee., 1908-07-30
Your Liver.

is out of order You 60 to bed IN
bad humor and get up with a bad
taste In your mouth. You want
something TO stimulate your liver.
Just try Herblne, the liver regula-
tor. A positive cure for Constipa-
ton, Dyspepsia and all liver COM
plants. Mrs. F.-Ft. Worth, Texas,
writes; Have used Herbine ia my
family for years. Words can't ex-
press what think about IL. Every
body ina my household are happy
aud we'll. and we owe IL to herbino.
Sold by St Bernard Drug Store.
The bee., 1908-07-30
His Accent.

An American-born girl was Boosting
Of her English ancestry in public, and
said: Grandpa has lived in this coun-
try over 40 years, but he's just as Eng
lish in his accent as when he went to
Oxford; for instance" she added, "he
still says gesl"-Harper's Maya
zine.
The bee., 1908-07-30

While DIR. ID. G. Brown was explain
Ing to the students OF the DanburJ
(Conn.) high school methods Of re-
storing a person who had tainted. q
student In the rear Of the hall sudden
ly fell to the floor in a swoon. The
physician Immediately suspended his
talk and gave his audience practical
Illustration Of the subject under dis-
oussion.
The bee., 1908-07-30

II is right to begin with the obliga.
lions of home; while those are over
looked and neglected. no other duties
can possibly be substituted for them.
Charles Dickens.
The bee., 1908-07-30
Danger in TImber-Laden Vessels.

Timber-laden vessels may become
waterlogged and refuse TO sink. Such
vessels, their masts gone and their
decks awash, may drift for weeks and
so furnish another danger for ships;
for one Of them. in the track of an
oncoming ship. may wreck it,