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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-03-30
Fl asunIo del ST. Lopez Diaz

lila empezdo IN la Corte dc Dis
trito de Mayagiicz la vista del Jun
eio contra el scnor Ernesto Lopez Diaz
acusado de acometimiento y agres'da
con circunstancias agravantes, en- lac
persona del senior Quihones, de Ya-
co.
La Cortc sentenced al senior Lopez
Diaz una multa de cincuenta dollars
por In primcra causa y declare nn
culpable al acuSado en- In segunda de-
nuncia quc So le habia formulado.
Llevaba la dcfensa el seiior F'aiar.
do.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-03-30
Don Jaime FonaI|pdas

Sc encuentra en- esta ciudad he
mos tenido el gusto de saludar mres-
tro apreciablc amigo, don Jaime Fo-
nalledas, cOnnotado propietariO de- Toa
Baja. FL senor Fonalledas permane-
ocra unoS dias en- San Juan.
lie salludamos.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-03-30

En- brevc Sc cnbrira la vacante de
juez de paz de Ponce, por rcmmcia
prsentada por FL soior Ramirez Ma
dal.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-03-30

Esta maiiana ~ vi6 Ell la Corte Mu-
nicipal Ia vista del juicio eontra Jose
Davila, acusado dc aggression d Caycta-
no Garcia. III juez Islssalle conssnso
al ac,isado q diez dias de arresto.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-03-30

Aver tar,le manifesto 4 varios "rc.
portcrs' el fiscal Torres Grau, que ne
podia darse al publico, Ia investiga--
ci6n judicial en- el case de Juan Me-
dina, por no estar tcrmimada aun di.
cha Investigation.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-03-30

I'll director de una hoja suelta que
So grita mucho. en- las GALES de la ca
pital, ha prescntado csta mahana una
dcnuncia contra Julio Pagan, Il quien
acusa de acometimiento v aggression.
Mafiana Sc vera el juicio.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-03-30

Las oticinas del cuartel general han
sdo trasladadas al cuartel de Ia calie
de San Francisco por orden del nue.
vO jefe Mr.. Shauton-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-03-30

FL guardia Cucvas ha prcscahado una
denuncia contra Jose Harra pT ln-
Fraction del rcglamento de carrotc--
ras.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-03-30

Aver fucron arrcstados por la po-
licia Josefa Rivera y Manuel Cuevas
acusados de escandalo on la via p'i
blica.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-03-30
PARA cURAR UN REsFRIApo

EN- UN Ola, tome LANATlNo BRO
MO-QUININA. El boticario devolver
el dinero 81 no le cura. La firma de L
w. GROVE Sc halla en- cada cajita.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-03-30
ArtiSta en- CabellO

Jose Gonzalez, que tiene alberto su
taller en- la Gale de La t'ortaleza MI
nero II, acepta toda clase de orde-
nes relativas d su profession.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-03-30
Ha sslido para Aibonito, en asun-

tos de su cargo, 81 juez Municipal Sc
nor II. A. Gomez, de la jurisdiction
de cayey.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-03-30

FL mcvo jefe de Ia policia Sc pro-
pOne en breve hacer una vista de
inspection los cuarteleS de policia de
la isla.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-03-30

Por cl departamcnto Consolidate. SO
ha conoedido una liccncia de treima
dias al cmpleado senior Carlos ,Abclla
Blanco.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-03-30

Aver tarde sc retro algo enfermO
de la oficina del Attorney general, el
fiscal scnor Torres Grau, despues de
habcr informado acerca de la investIc
ci6n del atropcllo al anciano Juan Me
dina. en- la jurisdiction de Toa Bala.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-03-30
SepcIin RpGelOSa

Santos para manana:
Santa Balblna NJ. y mr.. y san Amos
profeta
MISAS
Catedral-Dias laborables: z, 1-0 y
6-30-Festivos 5, Z. ). 9 y III.
San Francisco.-Dias laborablee: z
-Festivos: $50, z y 7-;S0.
San Jose.-Dias laborables; 2 y TO-
-Fsstivos: $50, y 7-0.
Santa Ana.-Dias laborablss n
S-30.-Fotivos: s y 10.
Puerta de Tierrs.-Martac. 7--Ds-
niaess: ..
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-03-30
DeSde Ponce

Aver por Ia ma1ana el individuo
Juan Monserrate Cruz, residente en-
Ia calle de la Tore. Sc intoxic6 com
una fuerte cantidad de cebadilla.
Sc ignoran las caUsaS que le indul-
leron tai determination.
Los medicos que lie ssten en- ei
Hospital abrigan la csperanza DE sal
varle.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-03-30
+; Oh 81. muy enferma.
= Os hallais va restablecida 7

ST competamente; he recobrado las fuerzas la ale
gria Sabes por pare que tranqmla feiz es nues
ira vida con Jarudyce cuando NADIA hay que desear
es fac recobrar la saud.
Ne pareci6 que tenia mas astma de mi que yo msma,
V Ia necesidad Ell que me haaba de tranqulizarle du
ncaba mi vaor Y me infundfa nueva calma lie liable
del viae de la permanencia que haba hecho Asia
Ie pregunte 81 tenia intenc6n de volver
Contest6 que 10 saba eerteza, que habIa vIsto
que la fortuna le hab sdo POGO favorable las In
das como en- Ingaterra que volvia con el msmo gra
do que habia partido-
Interrumpo la conversation la llegada de Ricardo Nj
pobre amigo haba profesado siempre un afeeto rater
nal NJ Woodcourt lie volvi6 con muestras de 10
mas sncera algeria Sin embargo, pesar de esta ale
~ra oue daba su rostro expression muy diferente
de Ia oe habia endo habando conmigo. adverti que NJ
wooscourt e mraba frecuencis lie exsminabs con
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-03-30

I'll fiscal scnor Torres GraI prcsen-
lara en- brevc una acusacion contra los
poIicias aue intcrvinieron en- I'll case dc
Tlan Medina, por cl delito dc ataque
con intcnci6n de comcter mutilacion.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-03-30
NOTlClAS

NO1r0CQAS
Esta mailana N vi6 en- la Corte Mu-
nicipal Ia vista del juiclo contra Jose
Davila, acusado dc aggression Caycta-
no Garcia. III juez Ialssalle condsnso
al ac,lsado q diez dias de arrcsto.
FL guardia Cucvas ha prcscarado una
dcnuncia contra Jose Ilarra pT IN
fracci6n del rcglamento de carrotc--
ras.
Aver fucron arrcstados por la po-
licia Josefa Rivera Y Manned Cuevas
acusados de cscandalo on la via pu-
blica.
I'll director de una hoja suelta que
So grita mucho, en- las GALES de la ca
pital, ha prcsentado csta manana una
dcnuncia contra Julio Pagan, Il quicn
acusa de acometimiento y aggression.
Mahana Sc vera el juicio
Aver tarde sc retro algo enfermO
de la oficina del Attorney general, el
fiscal scnor Torres Grau, despues de
lhahcr informado accrca de la invcstl"
ci6n del atropcllo al anciano Juan Me
dina. en- la jurisdiction de 1oa Bala.
FL fiscal senior Torres Grau prcsen'
| ara en- brevc una acusaclon contra los
| policias que intcrvlnieron en- ci case dc
| TIan Medina, por 81 delito dc ataque
| con intcnci6n de comcter mutllacion.
| Durante la enfermedad del fiscal dc
] osta Corte de Distrito. informara en-
os iuicios crimlnalcs, el seior Rosy.
Sc ha visto en- la Corte de Distrl-
| % de Arecibo, la vista del Julclo con
| ira Francisco Peralcs, acusado de ase-
sinato en- la persona de su eSposa, aho
| oandola en- 81 rio de Manati. FL Jurad
declare culpable al acusado.
Sc nos informa que Fl numero de
Iescogcdores cesanteS en- la Isla aSclcn-
I
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-03-30

Durante la enfermedad del fiscal Dc
esta Cortc de Distrlto. lnformara en-
os juicios criminalcs, ell senor Rossy
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-03-30

Sc nos informa que el numero d
cesantes en- la isla aScicn
de a seiscientos.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-26
VOTERS ARE COMING
 TO IMMENSE RALLY
Between 10000 and 15,000
 Expected Saturday
TEN STANDS TO BE BUILT
Capitol Park Will Be Completely Transformed and Ten Speakers VIII Be Addressing Different
 Crowds Simultaneously.

The open air anti-amendment meeting at Capitol park Saturday evening prom ises to be the largest attended political gathering in the history of Alabama.
 It is expected that between 10000 and 15.OO0 people will be present when the speakers begin firing into the ranks of their enemies.
 Word has been sent to the voters of the county. and every man Is invited to at tend.
 "If you are opposed to the amendment. 1t is said. "come along and help convert the other fellow. If you are in favor of the amendment, come and hear the other side of the question:
 And from all reports the people are coming.
 The railroads will offer reduced rates for the occasion and 1t is expected that people will begin arriving Saturday morn ing. The drummers are making arrange ments to be in town on that night Ev- merry.
 Ladies are expected to attend.
 With the week active preparations for the meeting will begin
 o. P. Gaut Is chairman of the commit tee on arrangements. With him are as- sociated T. H. Motion, the well-known real estate dealer: Jere c. King. the fath- CT of Greater Birmingham" Frank B. FowIkes. prominent in real estate circles; T. H. Benners, for years prominent in manufacturing circles: F. L. Brown. who has done a great deal toward the ma terial development of Birmingham and A. A Adams, head of one of the most important insurance and real estate firms Of the city.
 The park will be completely trans formed Stands will be erected in ten places. Arcades of lights will be strung from tree to tree and from limb to limb
 According to the plans. % of the best orators of the state will deliver the mes sages to the people. Two will be upon each stand, and ten will speak simultane- ously.
 Frank s. Moody of Tuscaloosa, the pioneer of Alabama in the cause of tenn perance, will be one of the chief speak CTS. Dr. William s. Wyman, nearing his eightieth year. will come from Tuscaloosa, if his strength permits; Cows. William c. Oates, Rufus w Cobb and William D. Jelks will be on hand. Perry Thomas. the fiery young orator of Barbour. will speak. Robert E. Spragins of Hunts vile will have a message to deliver.
 And there are many others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-26
WEST END SCHOOLS.
All Are Deeply Interested in Gettino
 Into New Building.

The enrolment in the West End ntlb lie schools for the first week of the new school year is 39s The total enrolment for the last school year was 593. The teachers of the West End public school for the current school year are: Miss Mamie Henry Miss May B. Adams, Miss Matte l.. Walker, Miss Elnora Puckett Miss Mary B. Dawson. Miss Wilcie Schar- ber, Miss Ruth Ledbetter, Miss Gertrude Beard, Miss Allie Henry, Miss Matt Fur ner, Miss Gertrude Blake, Miss Rebecca Henry, Miss Haynie Smyer.
 Prof H. P. Burruss is the superintend- ant of this school. The board of educa- tion, consisting of five of West Ends most enterprising, progressive ahd pub hc-spirited citizens, is deeply interested In the early completion of the new pub lie school building and Is bending all it's energies to the task of hastening the work on this handsome structure.
 When completed this building will be another striking demonstration that the people of the Birmingham district be- lieve in public education and deem the liberal expenditure of money in this di- rection an investment of large profit The board of education, consisting of Mayor Sid Norwood, Dr. M. c. Schoolar Will Mimms, J. D. Lanier and l.. s. Selman CTS, Miss Matt Turner and Miss Allie Henry of Livingston and Columbus, Ga, respectively.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-26
CATHOLIC NOTES.

It Is said that since the Rev. Father Hickey's arrival in St. Paul's parish the various Catholic societies have taken Boys society and will shortly form sanctuary choir to assist at mass and yesper services. The Holy Name society of the men has also received attention and at the services tonight those who received holy communion this morning CTS wishing to join will be received into the candidates class. The service to- night, then will be especially for men, but the pastor says all will be well come, and a large attendance of the con gregation Is looked for, as the Rev. Father Slevin, an eloquent Jesuit father, will give a sermon on the society
 At last mass today Father Slevin will fill the pulpit. He is spending a few days in the city as the guest of the Rev. Father Coyle
 The Rev. Father Kuhlmann, S. J., of Spring Hill college, recently spent few days in the city at St. Paus
 The Right Rev. Bishop Allen of Mobile assisted during the weekpast at the funeral of the late Bishop McClosky of Louisville. He spent few days in the Birmingham district, visited East Lake, Pratt City
 Beginning next Suiday the last mass at St. Pauls will be a high mass
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-26
TAFT HEARS AN ORGAN
 RECITAL GIVEN IN THE
 MORMON TABERNACLE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE l.,


 him to direct change, and withdraw his address in the tabernacle. The polygam- ists, however were determined to retain the advantage which the first programme gave them. Accordingly, the spokesman for them made such representations to President Taft as caused him to change his mine and again agree to appear In the tabernacle, a great mistake on his part
 "The polygamists' determination to have the President seems to recognize them and their polygamy in some form that they could use in their writings and talks to their people was feverishly imperative. To have the President appear in the taber- nace, spectacle for polygamists to gloat upon, was too alluring to be given up. And so the plea of the Christian minis ters of this city went for naught, and the original programme has to be gone through with and the President will be quoted in way the objectionable rami- fications of which he cannot understand at this time. It Is unfortunate for him that this is so; unfortunate in that it will ex- hibit him as captive to the leaders of q church whose cornerstone is poygamy and inevitably as a condonder of that belief.'
 The above from paper doing its best to be polite. and so perhaps, but represents 1 per cent of what it feels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-26
REPORTS MISTRIAL
 IN SHELTON CASE
JURY AFTER BEING OUT MORE THAN 12 HOURS UNABLE TO AGREE-DEFENDA CHARGED WITH MURDER.

Florence. September 25.-tspecial )--The jury in the Shelton murder trial. which was given the case last evening at 6 o'clock, reported twice to Judge Almon this morning that they were unable to agree and the second time they were dis charged. They stood three for conviction of murder in the first degree and nine for acquittal
 Considering the state of public opinion which is strongly against Shelton. this was great triumph for C. E. Jordan and A. A. Williams, who were appointed by the court to defend Shelton. Chief of Police Herbert Kendrick and his men had worked up what looked like a clear case against Shelton but under the skillful oss-examination of the defense it was badly shattered and but for the bad would have been certain.
 The state showed that Shelton was at the house of Lydia Ross. the murdered woman, the night preceding the murder They sought to show that the rope with which she was strangled was one of four tied to some bales of cotton Shelton had hauled to the cotton mill; that he was wearing the dead woman's ring when arrested for the crime and that he suddenly came into possession of at least s42 on the night of the murder thus es tablishing robbery as the motive for the crime.
 Some beer bottles were found near the pile of hay in which the woman's body was concealed and 1t was shown that he had bought some beer on that day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-26
BIBB COUNTY HAS
 FINE CONVENTION

Piper, September 25.-(SpeciaL )-Having been attended by possibly half a hun dred teachers who were most enthusiastic in the work, the Bibb County Teachers institute closed a successful and beneficial convention here today after having been in session two days.
 The teachers were welcomed by Benja- min Farrar and the response was ma 1e by M. NJ Lewis The meetings were presided over by County Superintendent A. w. Hayes.
 The sessions yesterday were occupied with a discussion of Lessons In Simple Fractions by c. V. Thompson, J. B. Bled- soc and M N. Lewis; Teachers During Vacation" by H. D. Cullen and c. V. Thompson; The Work For the Year ia Bibb County" by J. T. Ellis and N. D. Cullen; Teaching Spelling by c. V. Thompson; a discussion of the amend ments to the school laws by Superinteu- dent Hayes and a discussion of the mat ter of placing in the schools courses in music and drawing by Mrs. Rebecca. Evans and Mrs Daw.
 A teachers reading circle vas formed with 15 members and Dr. Frank Cooper of Centreville was made secretary.
 At the closing session, held at 7:30 p. m.. Friday, the house was packed with teachers, number of whom had come on the afternoon train and townspeople, who gave all the speakers the glad hand" freely. J. T. Ellison opened with talk on Our New School Laws" showing that Alabama had the best lot of laws in her history, and urging the people to support the schools and encourage their teachers c. V. Thompson then spoke on the sub ject of High School Work in Our Com mon Schools" saying that such work should be discouraged whenever practice able, but should be confined to the high schools proper. He was followed by H. D. Cullen who spoke along the same line and who closed with an earnest ap- peal for more high schools and especially for a high school for north Bibb county, to be located at Blocton.
 The last speaker on the list was Dr. Frank Cooper, principal of the Bibb Coun- ty High school, soon to open at Centre ville who explained the work they will do, and who asked the support of the people of the entire county for the school. saying that one such high school Is suni- cient for the county at present and that a high school in each neighborhood would be like a university in each county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-26
BIG INTEREST IN
 ROADS CONVENTION
SENATOR BANkH FAD AND NUM- BIER OF coNGRESSMEN HAVE
 ALREADY ACCEPTED INVITA- TONS TO ATTEND AND SPEAK.

Goods roads activity is developing everywhere in the state preparatory to the convention to be held in Birming- ham October 14-15. Among the sneakers "ho nave formally accepted the invita- ton to attend are Gov. B. B. Conner. Sem ator J. H. Bankhead Congressman Henry D. Clayton, Oscar Underwood. John T. Burnett. William Richardson and s IT Dent, Jr. Letters of acceptance are ex- pected from other members of Congress- as all the Alabama representatives ara interested and will more than likely at- tend.
 doV. Malcolm Patterson of Tennessee mas signifed his intention to attend if ne can arrange his engagements, while other out-of-state speakers will be heard from in few days
 Already the various probate iudees ara appointing delegates to attend the meet ins' 'uuse George Malone of Limestone county was the first one to send in a list or his appointments which is as fol- loWs; C. E. Glaze, W. w Todd. John R Mcclellan, Athens; A. W Todd. E. T. Daly, Mt. Rozelle: J. D. Hicks, Walter Beasly, Westmoreland; George w. Evans Henry Warten, w! L. Martin, Capt Por- ter Bibb, George s. Houston, W. S. White J. W. Martin, T. B. Isom, R. Mcclure Robert Gresham. Wiley Clem, Luke P. Newby, R. L. Thomas, August Ruff Eber- harod, Rufe Julius Hildebrand " R Bailey, w. ". Richardson, D. W. Wailes
 Judge Malone writes that he exnects to attend and feels certain that all the dele gates that he has appointed will be in at tendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-26
Sunday Services at fhe
 Birmingham Chpyches

and Highland avenue-Preaching at Il a. m. and at p. m. by the pastor, the Rev. pr. J. T. Plunket.
 Second church. Tenth avenue and Twelfth street, south-Preaching at Il a. m. and D. m. by the pastor, the Rev U. D. Mooney.
 Third church. Avenue G and Twenty the Rev. J. A. Bryan, at Il a. m. and 8 p. m. Subject at morning service, ''The Cry of the Modern City"
 Central church. Fifth avenue and Egh- teenth street-Preachng by the pastor, the Rev. L. s. Handley. at II a. m Aft ernoon service at p. m.
 Vine street, West End-Preaching at Il a. m. and D. m. by the pastor. the Rev. V. P. Merrell-
 East Lake, Eighty-first street and Un- derwood avenue-The pulpit will be occu- pied by the stated supply
 Westminster. Twenty-fifth street and Thirteenth avenue, north--Prea ching by the pastor, the Rev. Frank Marston, at Il a. m. and D. m.
 Avondale, Avenue and Fortieth street-Preachin at the usual morning and evening services, Il a. m. and 7:SO The Rev. w. G. Woodbridge, D. D., is pastor.
 First Cumberland Presbyterian. U. S. A., Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street. preaching by the pastor, the Rev. Dr. I. D. Steele. at Il a. m and p. m.. as usual.
 First Cumberland. services at II a. m. and p. m. in the chapel of the Bir mingham seminary by the pastor. the Rev. J. D. Lewis.
 First. North Birmingham, preaching at II a. m. ana m.. with preaching by the pastor at both services.
 Woodlawn. Sunday school 9:30 a. m. . preaching at Il a. m. and 7:3O D. m., by the Rev. W. J. Caldwell. pastor.
 Pratt City-Regular services at Il a. m. and p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-26
TAFT lND0RSES
 :PINCH0T'S WORK
CONTINUED FROM PAGE n

escorted to the tabernacle, where an or gan recital was given in his honor The recital was private, those present being limited to the members of the presiden- tial party and a few special guests It Is noteworthy, however, that on this oc- casion Joseph Smith, president of the Mormon church, and his aged mother, sat at the left of the President in the gal lery of the great auditorium, where some of the worlds greatest singers and mu- sicians have been heard. The. recital lasted three-quarters of an hour and at its conclusion the President in a few words thanked the organist and The so- loists for the pleasure they had afforded him. In departing, the President shook hands with President Smith, who led the applause as the President and his party filed out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-26
GHOSTS OF HUDSON AND FUL TON LlNGER AMID
 SCENES OF BRlLL!kNCE
(CONTINUED FROM PAGE D

II --~-~---~-----0------>-- --~-->~~---------------~ One Hundred and Tenth street a big apartment house was outlined with huge strings of electric bulbs
 In addition to the searchlights on the ships, which were busy at all times. the battery of 24 giant reflectors handling col pred lights played up and down the river and back over the city. One of the most dazzling bits of aerial display was made by the firehy bombs which exploded high in the air, sent out shower of search lights.
 Then there were the spider bombs which after explosion released giant spiders which seemed to crawl across the sky, moving their limbs in realistic manner and lasting almost five minutes.
 From a special motar constructed for the occasion the largest bomb ever fired burst one mile in the air and unfolded an American flag which hung over the river. This was the only thing of the kind ever attempted and the only bomb of the sort fired tonight.
 Imposing Spectacle.
 The merchant fleet presented an im- posing spectacle not less interesting than the battle fleets. Even the harbor tugs were scrubbed and painted and decked with flags until they were distinctly part of the great moving picture. Then were the private yachts, the big steamers of the Hudson river and sound.
 The audience, possibly the largest ever assembled in and about New York, was waiting. All the way from the Battery to Spuyten Duyvil, on both sides of the river the people waited for the two strange little craft which were to lead the parade. As early as 10 o'clock the Half Moon was riding at anchor at Constables 8 Hook awaiting the arrival of the Cler- mont. her companion for the up-river trip at the head of the vast fleet of vessels.
 The people on the Clermont were badly shaken up by a collision with the Half Moon just as the two vessels were ready for the start. The damage, how ever was slight