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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-09-05

- Charlotte Observer, Sunday: In
plain view of a horde of Saturday
night pleasure seekers, II. G. Brown,
balloOniSt of Lansing, Mich, fell
into the lake at Lakewood park last
night and was drowned before aSSis-
tance could reach him. The accident
occurred through the tearing of the
balloon while Brown was in the air.
Carried over the lake by wind from
the southwest, the huge bag sank
lower and lower above the water, un-
til ii was within some twenty feet of
the surface of the lake, when it's Oc-
Cupant jumped. Boats were upon
the spot within four minutes after
the unfortunate man had plunged into
the lake, but no trace of him could
then be found. 1t was generally be-
lieved by those who were nearby
when the accident occurred that the
unfortunate man, knowing that he
was unable to swim and fearing lest
he become smOthered by the folds Of
the bag settling upon him and there
by be placed beyond the possibility of
rescue before he sank, jumped in or
der to eVade such entanglementS.
However that may be, no one will
ever know just how the affair hap
pened. Imperfect vision was against
a clear statement of just what hap
pened Immediately preceding the ac-
cident. The pleasure-seek to the
number of several thousand. went out
TO Lakewood for the purpose OF see
ing a quantity Of fireworks set on II.
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NORTH THETFORD.

onion church Sunday, January
IS, service at 100 pm, preaching
by Rev. William Slade. Sunday
school at 1890.
This Sunday evening at p. m.
the Sabbath school from Thet-
ford Hill is to unite with us i'm a
union service, during which adj
dresses on the work of the Yer
mont Sunday School Association
will be delivered by the secretary
of the association and others. All
are cordially invited to be pres
ent at this and other Sunday ser
vices.
An enjoyable description of the
Passion Play" was given Sunday
evening by Rev. Arthur Jopson TO
a large audience. Stereopticon il
Illustrations were furnished with
the lecture, also some appropriate
music by Mrs. Eugene II. Howe
and Miss Drusilla Morris, and a
tenor solo by pastor Jopson. A
program of the coming lecture
can be seen in the postoffice and
tickets can be secured in advance.
The Sunday School Society met
last week with Miss Mildred Grant
a large attendance OF it's members
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WEST FAIRLEE.

DR.. Guild, of Hanover, was call
Cd to see Mr.. Temple last Mon
day, who was paralyzed by fall
ing from a load of lumber and
striking on his head and should
ers. He is still in critical con-
dition.
Mrs. Bean, who has been very
i'll from falling several weeks ago
is very low at this writing.
Homer Kingsbury is very sick
with congestion of the liver.
Eugene Brown had his hip Sc.
verely injured while working on
a hay press, so that he was taken
to Hanover for treatment. He is
still confined to the house and not
getting much better.
Mrs. Lyon is reported among our
sick.
Fred Manley is visiting in Mas
-sachusetts.
Hotel Dearborn is doing good
business, making it's guests elig-
ible to the fat mems club. Rea-
sons, good meals and beds.
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WEST FAIRLEE CENTER.

Last Sunday was fine day and
quite a good congregation was
out to church, but there was room
for more. The Sunday school was
reorganized, with Miss Sadie
Southworth superintendent.
Mr.. Dunton will be at Fairlee
next Sunday, buC his pulpit will
be supplied here and at Post
Mills.
Every one is busy drawing ice
which is clear and of fine quality
this year.
Mrs. Tebbetts has gone to
Bradford to board at E. E.
Munn's.
The annual church meeting
was held Tuesday, January 33rd,
with the following officers: Mrs.
E. G.. Southworth, clerk; ]. W.
treasurer; ]. p. Southworth, j.
W. Kimball and ]. w. Mum, COM
mittee.
Mrs. Perry was taken worse
December 30, and is in a critical
condition. Her daughter gave up
her school at Providence. and re-
mains with her mother. Mrs. Stur-
tevant and brother Charles Fol-
iansby are also there.
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enjoying the usual exercises and
Refreshments served. Mrs. Elsie
Winslow will entertain the club
next on Friday, Jan. 90.
The business meeting held last
week by the choir resulted in a
reelection of last years officers,
and Mrs. William L. Murfey will
again serve as chorister, Mrs. G..
w. Barnes as assistant chorister
and Mrs. H. F. Wilcox as treas
urer and organist. The usual min
or committees were also appoint
ed.
Fine and dandy is the coasting
and skating, SO say the young
people, who are enjoying the
glare of ice that surrounds us.
Others have been heard to refer
to it as being COMPOUNDED slip
perry" Both are right-'tis all in
the point of view one takes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Bond enjoyed
a sleighing party last Friday and
Saturday, visiting South Corinth.
Chas. Hadlock and wife spent
Monday in White River Junction.
Mrs. Elsie Winslow was a visit
or last week in Springfield, VT.
Mrs. John c. Strong, of Brad
ford, with daughters, Esther and
Ruth, were guests last week of
Mrs. c. p. Hadlock.
Mr.. Ed. c. Stevens was a visitor
last week in Wilder.
Miss Hattie Porter left Tuesday
for a visit of some length with
friends in Massachusetts,.
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urday and is boarding at Scott
Clough's.
Miss Bessie Buell. has returned
to Barre, where she is teaching
school,
Frary Buell. and friend, Thomas
Cotton, have returned to Mt.
Hermoh.
Allan Beckwith was in Hanover
recently.
Fred Billings, of Sharon, was a
recent guest at S. B. Buell's.
John Barrett and wife of West
Fairlee, spent Sunday at j. l..
Barrett's.
Little Alice Smith recently fell
and broke her arm.
Charlotte Brown had the mis-
fortune to break hen leg while
coasting one day last week.
B. F. Quirby recently spent a
few days at DR.. Mitchell's in West
Hartford.
j. o. Kendall was in West Leb-
anon Saturday.
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have reached Bermuda Islands in
safety. They report a very pleas
ant voyage and most beautiful
country.
Brook Road.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cheyer were call
ed to Haverhill the first of the
first of the week by the death of
her mother, Mrs. Chas. Mudgett.
An agent of Kimball & Co., of
Enosburg Falls, VT, was through
here recently, leaving medicines
for all ailments to which flesh is
heir.
Ice is being cut on Tarlton pond
now and is said to be of good
quality.
The many friends of Mrs. Nettie
Bachelor are glad to know she is
recovering from her recent Sc
we're illness.
Mrs. E. G. Lamontangue is also
much improved.
Mrs. G.. H. Reneau and her son
are working for G. L. Clough. Mr..
Reneau spends the Sabbath with
them at Mr.. Coughs.
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WEST TOPSHAM-

The managers of the Green
Mountain Creamery Co. have been
busy the past week cutting ice
for use at the creamery, and also
for a number of other people.
Mrs. Minnie Chalmers is at Waits
River taking care of Mrs. Z. 5.
Locke and son.
E. r. Fellows has been in town
for a few days.
John Marston and Perley Hood
are cutting lumber which they
purchased recently of S. Nj. Hood.
Mrs. Horace White is in Groton
visiting her brother DR.. S. y.
Eastman.
Guy WEIGH was in town last
week testing cows.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Tubbs visit
ed in Barre recently.
Miss Laura Wilds is working
for Mrs. Chalmers.
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HAVERHILL.
Church Services.
CONGREGATIONAL Church.

! Cnurcn SERVICES.
Congregational Church.
Rev. JOHN IRONS, Pastor.
Morning Worship, 1890 a. M; Sabbath
School, 11.30 a. M; Young Peoples Meet
ing, $50 p. M; Chapel Service, p. m.
Thursday evening, 7.30.
M. E. Church.
REV. WILLIS HOLMES, Pastor.
Sunday Morning at 1890; Sabbath
School Immediately after preaching ser
vics; Evening Service at 7.30, in Chapel
Tuesday evening, Glass Meeting at same
hour. Thursday evening regular Prayer
Meeting. Friday evening, Cottage Meet
ing on Laid st. A cordial welcome to all.
Marion Cass and friend, of Lit
Teton, have been recent visitors
in town.
Mrs. Platt is improving from
her hard cold.
Little Susie Cutting is better,
her fever having turned.
Joseph Day and wife are once
more enjoying their freedom, af-
ter being under quarantine.
Mr.. Quimby has had the misfor-
tune to lose another horse.
Mr.. Beede has stored his goods
over the Wells & Atkins store.
Mrs. Weed has bought the Cook
buildings at the brook, and Ben
intends to move his family into
the Doane Cook house.
Mrs. Della Carbee left Wednes-
day for her southern trip.
A deep interest has been felt
throughout the week of prayer
and meetings were continued this
week. Mr.. Elder Leazer led the
service on Thursday night and
gave us very impressive and in
teresting discourse.
Miss Fannie Morrison was a
visitor at Warren Thursday.
Grandpa Stevens is very poorly.
Mrs. Charles Mudgett, so ia
miliarly known in our village, but
residing just over the Piermont
line, passed from her sufferings at
8 am. on Monday last. Her three
daughters were withher at the
time. and much sympathy is felt
for the bereaved husband.
Miss Annie Carbee returned
home Saturday.
Owing to sickness, Julia TeWks-
bury has been out of school for
few days.
Louise and Elsie Westgate re-
turned to their school at Brad
ford, Mass, last Wednesday.
1t is reported that Jos. Stearns
is sick.
Mr.. Moasier is having his turn
at the grippe.
Grandma Large has returned
from a five weeks visit at Goods
vile
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FAIRLEE.
Federated Church.

DAVID L. KEBBE, Pastor.
Sunday services: Morning wor-
ship and sermon at 10.45. Sunday
school at II m. Christian Endeav-
or service at pm.
Prayer meeting Wednesday, at
7.S0 pm.
We gratefully. acknowledge the
gift of an excellent likeness of
the late Gen. Gilmore, presented by
his wife, to be hung in the Fair
lee public library. We are also
pleased to say that a goodly col
lection of readable books have
been placed upon the library
shelves, the gifts of Miss Jones
and Mrs. Baber, of New York.
The annual meeting of the
Federated church was held We'd
nesday evening, January 4. o. N.
Renfrew called the meeting to
order, and Rev. d. L. Kebbe was
chosen moderator and o. N. Rem
frew secretary. The reports were
read by the secretary and treas
urer. The treasurer reported that
all current bills for the year were
paid. A very full statement was
made in regard to the expense of
the new parsonage. The feeling
was expressed that it was first
class house in every way. Though
it has cost considerably more than
it was expected, yet it is hoped
that the balance may be cleared
off as soon as possible. Many
have aided in the undertaking and
the help of all has been greatly
appreciated and gratefully re-
ceived. The other officers chosen
were: Treasurer, G. L. Winship;
executive committee, o. N. Rem
frew, G.. L. Winship, H. l.. Rice,
George Huber, George A. Heath,
Mrs. w. p. S. Celley.
Officers of the Sunday school of
the Federated church are: Super
intendent, Mrs. H. E. Merrill; as
sistant superintendent, Mrs. Gel
ley; secretary and treasurer, Miss
Hattie Putnam; superintendent of
the home department, Miss Rose
Renfrew; librarian and superinten-
dent of cradle roll Mrs. G.. L. Win
ship.
The executive committee of the
Federated church was chosen COM
mittee of the Meeting House AS
ISOLATION.
o. N. Renfrew was chosen clerk |
of the Congregational church and |
G. L. Winship was chosen treas
Nrer.
1t is pleasant to see the lights
in F. H. Moore's new house. They |
moved in December 81.
The men are putting the inside
finish on Andrews new block.
This is busy time in Fairlee.
The ice men are filling the cream
cry ice houses and the ice house
at the market, at the drug store
and at private houses. MANY car
loads of lumber are being shipped
away and many logs are being
hauled to the mill.
The special meetings this week
have been encouraging, though
not as we'll attended as was hop
ed. Rev. John Cowan, of Lyme,
preached Sunday morning, after
noon and evening and Monday
and Tuesday evenings. Rev. Mr..
Legg spoke at the afternoon SER
vice at Mrs. Celley's and preached
in the church Wednesday even
ing. Rev. Mr.. Dunton will preach
Thursday and Friday evenings.
We have had beautiful winter
weather; may we not see you at
the remaining services this week.
There will be a Sunday school
here Friday, January
20. A good program is, being
planned for it, and much interest
is expected, as it is the last of a
series of local meetings.
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ORFORDVILLE.

Mr.. Forrestall, superintendent Of
| the Massachusetts Agricultural
College farm at Amherst, with his
wife and son, visited at H. T..
Morrison's recently.
DIR. G.. NJ. Tweitchell, of Auburn,
Me-, will speak in the Orfordville
church under the auspices of Mt
Cube Grange January 10.
Leslie Beckwith, of Wentworth,
visited s. r. Morrison last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George fuller, of
Corinth, spent Sunday with their
daughter Mary at Marsten Farm.
Mrs. Frank TrusselF and Mrs.
Asa Sanborn are sick with the
grippe.
Ruth, the little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Franklin, has
been very sick, but is now better.
The family of Dwight Cross
have all be ill.
The concert at Masonic hall last
Saturday night was excellent. A
crowded house. The next number
will be an illustrated lecture Feb.
23, which is said to be unusually
fine.
Miss Belle Cushman is with Mrs.
Cushman this week.
Miss Garlic Russell returned to
her work in the Elliott hospital in
Manchester Wednesday.
Last Friday night there was an
meeting in the Grange.
The first and second degree were
worked, and a lunch served. In
stallation of officers Jan. 90.
II we want to help and encour-
age our pastor we must go to
church. Excellent sermons every
Sunday. Not encouraging to him
to have so many empty pews.
The Mems Club meets at Oxford
this friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harris Gilbert have
been visiting at w. S. Horizons.
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THETFORD CENTER.

The T. l. E. Club met at Mrs
Savory's Tuesday.
Madam Lucas has gone to board
with Mrs. Clogston.
Mrs. George Harvey visited her
sister in Barre last week.
j. A. Simonds was in Bradford
the first of the week.
Ralph Simonds is sick with scar
let fever at j. A. Simonds.' Mrs.
]. B. Simonds and Mrs. Chamber
lin are caring for him.
Roscoe and Arthur Clark's mo-
Their visited them a short time
recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hatch Wis
tied his parents in West Fairlee
Center Sunday.
Mrs. Chas. BANKER entertained
her father over Sunday.
Mrs. John Sargent is at L. j.
Hubbard's, helping care for Mrs.
Hubbard.
DR.. Weymoth was called to sec
Roscoe Clark last Saturday.
John Clogston is working for
n. II. Porter for few days.
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SOUTH STRAFFORD.

Rev. Lewis W. Mercy is clos
ing his pastorate over the Con-
gregational church at Putney,
VT and is to live at South STRAIT
ford. He will be available as a
supply for any church as may be
needed.
DR.. Homer Wilson, of Sanborn-
ton, Nh, arrived in town Sat-
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PIERMONT.

Methodist Episcopal Church
EDWIN S. CoLLgR
Pastor.
Sunday Services.
Preaching l. AM. Sunday School
1915, PM; Junior League, 2 Pm.
Epworth League, PPM.
Class meeting Friday 7:30 Pm.
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DEATH IN ROARING FIRE

may not result from the work of
fire-bugs, but often severe burns
are caused that make a quick need
for Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the
quickest, surest cure for burns,
wounds, bruises, boils, sores. 1t
subdues inflammation. 1t kills
pain. 1t soothes and heals. Drives
off skin eruptions, ulcers or piles.
Only 25c at ]. NJ. Taylor's,
We
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gee
O..
QnnretnS
Large assortment of goods.
Every customer used alike.
Everyone welcome.
Compare our prices with others.
Always have one price for all.
New goods arriving all the time.
Did you ever try our flour.
Remember us in all our lines.
Eggs wanted in exchange for goods.
When in want of good Goods come to us.
Saves you money to trade here.
Full line in all departments.
Aim to have best quality of goods.
If you are not satisfied, tell us.
Remember to tell others if you are.
Large line of Dry Goods.
Every effort made to please you. !
Every department shows an in
crease in sales why !?
Lee G. Andrews, Fairlee, VT.
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OXFORD.

The Willing Workers will meet
on Tuesday, Jan. IL, at 2.3O pm.
with Mrs. Charlotte Phelps.
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Congregational Church.

Congregational Church.
REV. A. R. CREwE, Pastor.
Sunday services Preaching, II
a. M; Sunday School, 1915 p. M;
Evening service, 730 p. m.
Christian Endeavor Meeting, Thurs
day, 7.30 p. m. Homeland Circle
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-07-29
RoSaLI7c5 zZ. Tiffany
 E5g|TES GTu5sfake Case

Without leaving e bench Judge Oveffd ruled yesterday in the Rosaind H. Tiffany C. F.. Craig and judgment for the plaintiff declaring that she M entitled halt of all the property Craig has acquired in the drod He declared that grub agreement existed between Craig
 s camp in tne fall of and that Mrs. Tiffany, who remained in FGLa.ks until last fall owned equal because the she had the dS cuJ"rt iu coming to the
 The had taken three days for trial before the without large number witnesses examined formidable of legal talent took of the plaintiffs consisting of Mo Stevens of the firm Stevens Roth Dgnan Fairbanks, F. Coke Hill and S. Idug For t defense Cecil Cegg and Henry Roden appeared Alfred E Maby originally connected with the counsel Fl Britt and Ton defendants filed. The missed them.
 During the of the trial Mrs. Tiffany Ed Bitt Tom Marer m Hu Dve Johnson, John Duncan and Bert Day
 witnesses for the plaintiff The defense called Craig E Sulhe land, besides recalling of plaintiff witnesses.
 From the evidence appeared that the plaintiff had provided de endaut $500 here for the purpose of acquiring mining ground The proof of this fact the question the and tue held that proven beyond a doubt.
 By the force of the lgment the plaintiff will half inter est ill the following properties named in the complaint OneaIf b Flat; a b F; lay upper omestake assocjation lay 66o of the Montana fraction between the Mohawk and the Fa The of the defense u regard appeal
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-07-29
Sor2e NeNs Zg099S
 EF0Rzr EDfkGx7a7 City

Eight hundred freight waiting hero for high water hundred and fifty of this is N N Co., freight and 150 Ne chants Yukon Line
 The Reliance was compelled lighter barge boat in the little below the Dikcman.
 the 26h trying to get down river by using spars.
 Capt. Green went Holy Dispatch and back the Reliance.
 The White tied up at Tairban, paid No business. Roy Bighar Commissioner Giooon and Eddie Drake They away c July 20.
 The passenger list leaving D6eman 23rd Holy Cross the Reliance follows: R. Schultz Guy TUrn, Mr. and Mrs T. g. Tnges, Mrs s. Cunning, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Scad Kellogg, ". H. Thompson, J. Parrish C. Eware Henry Main, Ii. Smith, C. E. Hawkins Seattle No. ,. He returns to Fortymile shortly.
 The Heen's due at St. Michael August l. bringing full cargo Fairbanks and IdiaIod.
 Max Sme has arrived at Dskahet on his launch Mabel.
 The Wilbur Crimm0n will Diskalet with barge of freight before coming to the IdtarOd
 Franks Model cafe is doing good busness feeding of the l0ngshoremen
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-07-29
SUMMIT, AUGUST 7; FLAT CITY, AUGUST I5

The Idtarod Traction Company will begin taking contracts in days the transportation of freight from ldaIOd at they practically ready completed amWay ready for operation by August 15.
 We have hampered by lack of mato said Frederick Wilson, manager of the company yesterday but matters framing such that count regular progress day We have three miles of the line built and will the Summit roadhouse by August From that point to Flat will progress rapidly and will have the line the town bet Eeen the 10th and the 18th
 We contemplation the possibility of handling freight when the line reaches here If 1t does with It might be taken from that wagon during the few days that completing into Fat'
 Rates on the new yet been fxed but they expected reasonable the ramway being built in such that heavy be moved at comparatively small transportation cost,
 The baasted with shbrock, clay and and will be excellent travelling when completed The right of way quares this will be used excellent ad vantage.
 stopped the supply of logs, but they beginning and from ample material will be hand rush the work and It IS expected that they will put the double shift
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-07-29
GOLD HARVEST THIS WEEK NEARLY S25OOO()

After all her trials and tbulaons tue ditarOd coming her and pouring into the lap of the world golden of wealth that has reached of million week, and exceed that amount if the water supply remains plentiful the balance of the The week probably breaker beginning last Sunday and ending today there still some important claims to be heard from.
 Last Sunday Scott Martin. the Dakota bench cleaned approximately $16000 Early the week Aitken Riley, the Maretta with S27C00 and Mahoney 6 Rich shook down something $12,0O0.
 Wednesday and Thursday Friend James cleaned in realizing nearly S0O0O of which the upper Monkman 6 Roman up S7, GOO from the lower end of the Bonanza.
 Red Ellis had excellent cleanup la Otter bench where he those $00 last week. It reported neighborhOod of 000 while Andy Hensey Ia is reported at $10,000.
 Doc Madng and Standberg Johnson due today with them, and NlcKnnOn Mcdonald again for another cleanup.
 addition these figures which given tave, pOes from Ophr this about S26, O00
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-07-29
Charity Ball for
 Benefit Of Hospital

After appearing before the city coun- cil last Wednesday night where he se- cured the appointment of a committee to help him select q site for a hospital, ArchdeacOn Stuck called another meet ing of the ladies of the city last night for the purpose of discussing ways and means of raising funds.
 Up to today the decision had not been reached whether to select a lot and bnild or to purchase a suitable building already constructed, but the chances favor the later alternative.
 Bishop Rowe sent a complete hos pital equipment, and Mrs. Davis, a nurse, is already here. All that is re- quirad is the building to move into and the money 10 get the buiIding The council assured ArchdeacOn Stuck that they would do all they could iudividu- ally, but that they doubted their right to take action on the part of the city.
 At last nights meeting the ladies of the city took hold of the matter with enthusiasm and decided to hold a big Charity Ball at X. B. hall next Thurs day night, August B Tickets will be 8, and the entire proceeds will go to the hospital. The tickets were printed last night, and Judge Overtield took a bunch with him to the creeks today to help the. good work along.
 On the executive committee are Mrs. Overfeld, Miss MaItby and Mrs. Chcs- ey. The refreshments committee, upon which will fall the bulk of the work, is composed of Mesdames Thurs ton, Clifton, Witte, Saunders, Peter son and Graham. Committee on music and printil 2, Mesdames Strong, Nestor and Durham, Committee on finance. Mesdames Davis and Brooks.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-07-29
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Canadian Pacific
 Steamer Wrecked

Tokio, July 28.--Wireless Spe- cial.-In terrific storm that swept the coast of Japan the Canadian Pacific steamer Empress Of China was driven ashore OF the rocks of Saki Point and totally wrecked Before going to pieces the liieboats were successfully launched and it is believed that all passengers were safely landed. The storm drove tidal waves far inland and many villages along the coast were wrecked, and hundreds of lives were lost.