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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09

g 3-466 1-2c. Minis & Holbrook sold
steers, 24O0 lbs, at sac. II. J. Cam
ney sold heifers at &C., bulls at 5
3-4c.. cows. 2370 lbs. at 4.35c. and 5
cows at 4c. j. D. Neylon sold 2 cows.
1920 lbs at 1-2c and cows, $3.50 lbs.
at 8 3-4c. Otis H. Forbush sold l COW,
1870 lbs. at 7c and 81 on, l cow, $40
lbs, at Sac, cows, at 1-2c., 1
heifer, $40 lbs. at 6 lac. and 81 off; l
COW, s20 lbs, at &c, and 81 on, COW,
1850 lbs at &c and 81 on, l COW, $50
lbs. at 1-2c., COW, $50 lbs, at &C.,
skipper cows, 1910 lbs. at Aloe. and
l bologna bull, $50 lbs, at 4 lie.
Veal Calves-J. D. Neylon sold 8
veals, $50 lbs, at Sc, and II small
calves t $3.50 each Minis & Holbrook
sold 10 calves at 9 1-2c. Otis H. For
bush sold rs choice calves at 10c. and
u small calves from $3.5O@750 each.
Hogs-Nims & Holbrook sold 2 hogs
at 1-4c. OtOis H. Forbush sold hogs
at 9.40c and 2 boars at &c. r. D. Flick
EFT sold Is hogs at lie.
HORSE MARKET.
Boston, Sept. s.
The horse market was quiet and
dull, with prices holding at about the
same level as a week ago. hTe ienden
cy OF the market was to ease prices to
quicken the trade under the slow de-
mand. All classes sold about equolly
well, but there was not as many OK
ira choice horses included in the sup
ply this week as usual. A number of
horses were returned from the farm
ing districts for sale, but the demand
for these was slow. There has begun
call for army horses from the
States, and a fairly large number was
shipped fro mthe breeding states of
the middle West. Dealers about the
sales for the coming week would call
for. a larger number of horses than
has been sold recently, and are &C
cordingly receiving larger supplies.
but good quality, heavy work horses
are in limited supply.
The best heavy drafteds, 1650ds1900
lbs, sold from sS259s425; medium
weight, first class drafters, ut s225d0
$S25; heavy wagon and express horses,
at $1609S225: chunks, at s1006s200;
lightweight horses for delivery service
at $3.50 upward.
At the City Sale stables-J. c. Keith
& Co. at the Brighton stock yards,
sold during the week, 2 express car
loads TO green horses and about S. Sec
onds were entered for sale. Sales were
quiet. with values on average sales
about the same as in the preceding
weeks sales.
William Hurwitz, at his Portland
street stables. offered / express car
load of green horses, and a number
OF seconds were entred from local
husinss firms for sale. The trade was
dull, and at some of the sales values
were reported off by SO per head.
This week there will be offered ex-
press carloads of green Western
horses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09

Tuesday for visit in Lewiston.
Mrs. William Hart of Detroit left
here Tuesday for a few days visit
with friends in Lewiston.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Wilcox and son
Gordon of Biddeford, who have been
guests of Henry Wilcox and family,
returned home Tuesday.
Mrs. Clara Whitney of Lewiston
who has been visiting for a few days
in the home of Mr.. and Mrs. e. E
Bagley, returned home Tuesday.
The first meeting of the Women Is
Relief Corps since the summer vacs-
ton will be held in G.. A. r. hall
Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. A. II. Milliekn and her
sister, Miss Iva Gould of Saco, are WIS.,
ting Pittsfleld relatives.
Rev. ]. P. Humphrey of Hampden
is visiting his brother, j. c. Humph-
rey.
Mrs. Roy Buxton and two children
have returned to their home in Bath,
after a visit with Mr.. and Mrs. F. w.
Buxton.
The fall term at Maine Central In
stitute opened Tuesday with pros
pect Of a large attendance. The town
schools also opened.
Tho first meeting of the Universal
list Ladies Aid Society since the sum-
mer vacation will be held in the
church parlor Thursday afternoon
with Mrs. John Lindsey, Mrs. j. S.
Spaulding and Mrs. c. r. Phinney
hostesses. Plans are being made by
the society for fair to be given this
fall
Mrs. Gussie Sturtevant of Old Town
Is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Oscar Lewis.
Miss Lola Farnham is passing a
vacation in Caribou.
Mrs. Alice Cornforth has returned
from an outing passed at Ocean Park.
Vivian Moulton. who has passed the
summer with her father, George
Moulton, returned Monday to Liver
more Falls to attend school
A. B. Rice of Newport was a bus
mess visitor here Tuesday
John Mills of Somerville, Mass, is
visiting Mr. and Mrs. w. P. Martin.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Jordan of Low
ell, Mass, who have been visiting Mr..
and Mrs. W. NJ. Bigelow, left Monday
for Bayside, where they have passed
a portion of the summer
Miss Bessie Patten, a graduate of
M. C. L., and of Bates College IA, left
Monday for Guilford, where she has
a position as teacher in the High
school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09

officers of the Grange have been Sc
lected as a general committee of ar
rangements. The village and rural
schools will have exhibits of their
work on that occasion.
Brown Memorial NJ. Z. Ladies Aid
Society will entertain the Kennebec
Ladies' Aid Societies on Sept. 80, with
an ali-day program. The program is
nearing completion and will be pub
lished in few days.
Miss Myrtle SPERM of Fort Fair
field is being entertained at the home
of her cousin, Mrs. Earl Higgins.
Ray Holt has been seriously i'll for
several days with an attack of indi-
geStion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09

at the regular meeting. Special off,
GERS will conduct the meeting.
Ivan Prentiss has returned from
Miles City, Mont, where he has been
mployed for the past several months
He was accompanied by his sister,
Miss Leora Prentiss, who has been
visiting relatives and friends In va
rious cities en- route.
Benton Grange will observe ladies'
night, Wednesday evening, Sept g.
MIR. and Mrs A. J. Long of Mon
mouth passed Sunday with her uncle,
j. E. Brown at Benton Station.
Miss May Brown has returned from
several weeks stay at Falmouth
Foreside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES
Petitions in Bankruptcy

Petitions in Bankruptcy
The following petitions in voluntary
bankruptcy have been filed in the Of
flee of the United States clerk of
courts:
Courtney B. Small of Stonington,
granite manufacturer; liabilities s12,-
567.94; assets $500. Principal credi-
tors listed, Chase Granite Co., New
York; John L. Cross corporation,
Stonington; Fred A. Torrey. Stoning-
ton. Creditors listed for smaller
amounts of Stonington, Rockland and
New York City. Charles T. Smalley of
Rockland, attorney
Herbert H. Inman of Lincoln. labor
er; liabilities s347; assets, none list
ed. Principal creditor listed, DR.. S.
w. Bragg, Lincoln. Others for small
er amounts of Rowland, West En-
field, Enfield and Lincoln. w. b.
Pierce, Bangor, attorney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09
ALL-NIGHT SERVICE
WANTED AT POSTOFFICE

Business men in the city are awaiting
with great interest the result of Post
master Charles M. Richardson's efforts
to obtain the ali-night service at the local
postofflce. The need of continuous SER
vice in this city was never felt SO much
as at present and several previous at
tempts have been made. Petitions have
been forwarded by the Waterville Cham
Der of Commerce at various periods.
Although Mr.. Richardson assumed Of
fee but short time ago this was one of
his first acts and the matter is now with
the federal officials in Washington. Ow-
ing to the many urgent requests it is felt
in the postoffice circles that the all-night
service will soon be realized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09

Belfast, Me. Sept. s.--A revolver shot
through a window was the answer re-
turned Tuesday morning by Charles
Hubbard. aged about as to a libel for
urday by his wife, formerly Miss Ger
trude Cunningham OF this city. The bull
der and she dropped her baby, which she
was dressing. to the floor and she fell to
the floor. She got to her feet and dashed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09
Husband Shoots Wife Who Filed
Libel for Divorce Against Him

out of doors screaming and pursued by
her husband
Mrs. Hubbard alleges that he then
pressed the revolver to her heart and
pulled the trigger. The weapon failed
to explode, however She claims he COM
menced beating her with his fist.
Tie woman's screams attracted Herbert
Patterson, who rushed for assistance, re-
turning in a short time with Deputy
Sheriff Arthur Beach. The latter placed
Hubbard under arrest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09
FRENCH RESERVES
SENT TO MOROCCO

Paris, Sept s.-d.12 A. M.).-The French
war office announces that it Is sending
reserves to Morocco and the Incorporation
of territorial troops now residing there,
In order TO release the regular forces In
Morocco for service with the army in
France.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09
FAIRFIELD CENTER

Mrs. Louise Courier has returned
to Joseph Nye's.
Martha Tobey, who has been pass
ing a few days with friends at Ocean
Point, has returned home.
Work has been done in the school
building that adds much to its looks.
Ray Tobey, who has passed the
summer with his parents. has re-
turned to his duties at Good Will
farm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09
REAR ADMIRAL
NELSON is DEAD

London, Sept. S.-Rear Admiral
Maurice Heratio Nelson died at Ports
mouth, yesterday. He was 80 years
old, a descendant of the great sea
fighter of that name, being the third
son of the second Earl Nelson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09
Bowman-HaIey

Victor Hugo Bowman and Marcia
Haley, both of Augusta, were united
in marriage Tuesday evening at the
Methodist parsonage, Rev. H. e. Dun
mack performing the ceremony. Both
have a large circle of friends who
wish them happiness and prosperity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09

The annual Merchants picnic and
field day, under the auspices of the
Waterville Chamber of Commerce will
not be held this year. owing to the
lateness of the season and the inabil-
ity to make satisfactory arrangements.
This announcement by the officials is
regretted by all who have been in the
habit Of attending these occasions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09

K. j. Coady, who has captained and
managed the Augusta Trolley League
baseball team for this season, left
Tuesday for Patten, where he has &C.
ceptde position as principal of the
Patter High school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09
A. S. n. IL, Picked Team 7

The Augusta State hospital nine
won from local picked team Tuesday
afternoon in slow game. the final
score being IL to Z. Sears pitched gilt
edged ball for the winners, allowing
but two hits and striking out IA.
Grenier and McGhee hit we'll for the
losers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09
SHIPPING NEWS

Portland, Me, Sept. s.-Sailed: Sch
HARDWOOD Palmer, Newport News;
Dustin d. Cressy, do and Jackson
Vile; Daniel Bailey Grom Stonington,
Me), New York: Mary A. Olys, (from
Kennebec) do.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09
TONE OF THE MARKET


Beef cattle sold quite we'll at about
the previous prices with the best cat
tie showing a somewhat stronger tone.
9 There was a good supply at the yards
! Some extra choice cattle sold at &C.
and the range for the best was lao
&C, with good quality 3-4@s lac. The
best heavy cows brought 1-2@7c
Z with good cows 1906 lac, ordinary
to fair 41-215 lac. and poor cows, In
GLIDING bolognas and Gamers, 1-2c9
4l-2c. Bulls were in moderate sup
ply at 41-2@6 1-2c with choice heavy
bulls up TO Lac.
Veal calves were in good supply and
there was no change in prices from
I week ago, the general range being
from s1-299 1-2c, with fancy veal UP
to lie Coarse calves, grazers and
I drinkers sold at 5@7c. Small calves
sold at 1895 each.
= Hogs were a fraction lower and the
yard offerings were only moderate.
/ The range was from s99 5-Sc, live
weight, and II 1-2c@12c. dressedd.
Sheep and lambs were unchanged at
3G5c for sheep and 5@Sc for lambs.
Yard offerings were small and the
demand quiet.
Mich COW trade was steady at the
previous range of prices, the general
range being from s35@s5 with good
heavy mixers $4,000 and fancy ss5
q125.
The live poultry market showed no
change from a week ago. Fowl were
quoted at 1s9f7c, broilers 16@17c and
rooeters t1@12c.
SALES AT THE YARDS.
Beef Cattie-W. II. Neal sold IL
steers, 26, $50 lbs, at SC. and l bull, 1850
lbs, at 7c C. A. Eastman sold steers,
so7o lbs. at s 1-4c. and 20 cows from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09
THIS WEEKS BOUTS

Wednesday-AlReich VS.. Fred Nc
Kay, New York.
Saturday-Harry Thomas VS.. AL
Schumacher, Brooklyn; Joe Jeanette
VS.. JEFF Clark. Martinville o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09

Ray Stinson left Tuesday for Lewis
ton and will later go to Springfield,
Mass, where he will take a two-years
course in the Springfield Y. M. C. A.
Training school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09

Street Commissioner O'Donnell has
received another consignment of oil for
the streets and commenced Tuesday
on Elm street. Streets in the central
section of the city will again under
60 this treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09
DECLARE RUSSIAN
FORCES NOT IN FRANCE

London, Sept. s.-(so5 A. M).-The
Standard quotes the Russian and French
embassies as denying the presence in
France of a Russian force.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09

Chief Walter w. Berry and Assist
ant Chiefs Luke Ivers and James RAN
court of the Waterville fire department
ment were in Lewiston Tuesday, at
tending the semi-annual meeting of
the Maine Fire Chiefs Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09
WATERvILLE.

st. Omer Commandery, No. u, K. T.,
will hold a special conclave at 7.30
Wednesday evening for work in the
Order of Red Cross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09

Sunday morning. at the Methodist
church Rev Fl. c. Turner will preach
a prediction sermon, taking as his
subject, THE Supreme Duty Of Ameri-
can Citizenship-the Use of the Bal
lot"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09
AUGUSTA LOCALS

A union meeting of the Methodist
and Free Baptist churches will be held
Wednesday evening in the Methodist
vestry, conducted by Rev. C. G. Mo-
sher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09
LEAGUE
Brooklyn IL, Pittsburgh 4

Brooklyn. Sept S.-The Brooklyn
Federals today took their sixth
straight game from Pittsburg in the
present series IL to 4. The locals kept
up their heavy hitting, Shaw carrying
off the batting honors.
Pittsburg .....2 0 0 0 L. A. 6-2
Brooklyn .....4 0 0 2 1 0 x-12-11-2
Dickson, LeClair and Berry; Fin
neran, Bluejacket and Land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09

Mrs. C. C. Berry and Mrs. S. l..
Berry, who have been passing two
weeks at Lakeside. have returned to
their home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09

Ralph w. Thompson, who has been
visiting relatives in this city and Fair
field, has returned TO his home in Bos-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09

Miss Mamie Poulin of the S. L.
Berry store is on her vacation, a por-
ton or which she will pass with rela-
tives and friends in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09

Lawrence r. Bowler of Boston is
passing his vacation at the home of
his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Bow
Ter in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09

The Board of Registration is now in
session at the City building, the hours
being 8 to l. 8 to 5, and I to 8 p. NJ.
except on Friday when the board will
close at 5 p. NJ. Members of the
board are d. c. Sweeney, chairman,
George A. Grondin and J. p. Giroux.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09

Rev. c. O. Perry of Fairfield will
speak at the noon meeting to be held
at the Maine Central shops Thurs
day. The regular shop quartet will
sing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09

Brighton and WATERFOWL Live Stock
At Brighton.
Especially Reported for the Kennebec
JournaL)
Stock Yards, Sept. s. 1914.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09

. A. F. Jones G. Co. ....... 3 40 -
The aggregate Of livestock at Brighton,
Waterfront and the local slaughter
houses:
This week: aCttle 2114, sheep 11,s05
calves 1850, hogs 15,349
Last week: aCttle 2090. sheep 1852
aclves PAST, hogs 1854.
MAINE STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle 1902, sheep $40, calves S3S, hogs 252.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-09
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
At Brighton.

At N. E. D. NJ. & w. Co.
Eastern ....2 % 775 a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-30
News Of Edo "a.
>ia1 10 Tines-Repu blican.

Snecial to Times Repu blican.
Eldora, May 3o.-The Wisner opera
house was packed last evening WITH
people who came there 20 witness the
senior class Of the Eldora high school
present the comedy drama, The New
Lady Bantock" When it is remem-
pered that not one Of those taking part
had ever before appeared at such
public function, it was difficult to be-
lieve that the players were the boys
and girls OF our high school go well did
each perform the parts assigned. PROP
ably a better pleased audience never
left this popular playhouse than did
the one last evening at the conclusion
of this home talent production.
At the republican caucus, held last
evening at the county clerks office, the
following list Of delegates were chosen
to attend the republican county con-
vention in this city in June: H. Z. MOI
felt, Thomas Walsh. L. NJ. Follett, G.
W. Ward. c. L. Hays. ". ]. Moir. w
E. Rathbone. G. A. Reaver. H. E. Bate
son. ]. B. Starr, c. ]. Wartchow, Grant
Tyler.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-30
AUTO TAX MIDDLE.
New Complication Arises Over Sale o
Old Cars.

Special to Times Republican,
Des Moines. May 30-In a number
of different places in the state a Ques
ton is raised as to enforcement of the
state automobile license law that is
puzzing the best of the lawyers. II
involves payment of hack licenses OF
machines sold after use.
Where the record shows that a car
was registered prior to 1918. but nc
number was taken out for 1918. the
secretary Of state following the letter
Of the law, refuses to issue number
for 1914 when the money is rendered
and this though the car has been sold
in the meantime or in possession of a
different owner.
Some OF the lawyers out in the state
take the view that because local Of
ficials failed 10 enforce the law for 1915
they are estopped from claiming license
on that year after the car has passed
to other hands, and that to compel pay
ing up back fees by the new owner is
a hardship. But the secretary Of state
holds that he has no option and that
the purchaser Of second hand car
takes II at his own peril If he fails &c
find out whether or not it was regis
tered each and every year and the fees
paid.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-30
Union News Notes.

Special to Times-Republican.
Union. May 3o.-Mr- and Mrs. J. L.
Holmes, Of Butte, Mont. arrived here
Friday afternoon in their car, en- route
home from the east, where they have
been spending number Of weeks in
New York, Boston and other places OF
interest. They will visit Mrs. Holmes
father. w. Barnes, and sister, Mrs J.
w. Billings, and Mr.. Holmes sisters,
Mrs. w. II. Corfe and Mrs. f. NJ. Lock-
wood.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Ecklund went to
BROOKLYN last evening to spend Mem
orial Day with rela tives.
Miss Pansy Rogers went to Des
Moines last evening to visit her sisters,
Florence and Mildred. who are attend
ing Drake University.
Schoo. has closed and the teachers
are departing to their several homes,
Miss Wilson to Keota, Miss Anderson
to GrinDell, Miss Simons 10 Hamburg.
Miss Hanson to Jewell. ]. J. Crosse TO
Emmetsburg. Superintendent Welty
and Miss Grogan remained today to
assist In the Memorial Day services.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-30
CAR LOADED WITH CHILDREN
CRUSHED BY FAST PASSEN-
GER TRAIN.
ONE DEAD, ONE DYING AND
SEVERAL OTHERS INJURED
Machine Driven by 3.Year. Old Boy
Cots in Way Of Train Near Parksrs-
bura-Esther Lubberts Dead and
Sister, Angelina, Fatally Hurt-Oth-
srs Escape by Jumping.

Waterloo, May 3o.-Esther Lubberts,
aged s. was killed and two of her sis
tiers. Angelina and Edith, aged II and
IA respectively, were severely injured
last evening when an Illinois Central
passenger train crashed into an auto
mobile loaded with five children and
driven by Herman Iblings l3-year- old
boy.
The children We're hurried to Park :
ersburg and the injured ones taken to
a hospital where it is believed Edith
will recover.
The driver and two of the children
jumped, but the others We're thrown,
with the car a distance of over nifty
feet. The child. Hayes Hubbers, was
uninjured. The parents are prominent
farmers.
The accident occurred within hall
mile Of their homes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-30

gers rescued. That is explained. how
ever. by the statement that an unusual
number OF the officers and crew were
on duty when the collision occurred
and that 1t was impossible for them, in
the brief time they had, to arouse and
save the passengers.
Few of the seventy-seven in the first
cabin were alive when the relief steam
ships, the Eureka and the Lady Evelyn
found a wreckaSe strewn river ana
nine overcrowded lifeboats.
Only a handful from the second cabin
managed to get into the lifeboats or be
picked up by the relief steamers and
the Storstadt. The loss of life among
the third class passengers was heavy.
Send Out Wireless Calls.
The S. Q. S. call was licked out by
Edward Bomford the Junior wireless
operator Bomford had just come on
duty to relieve his friend, Ronald Fer
guson when the Stnrstad rammed the
Empress. Both young men were
thrown to the deck.
They heard as they picked themselves
UP the chorus of the disaster-the cries,
groans and screams Of injured and
drowning passengers. An officer came
running to the wireless house with
orders from Captain Kendall, but Bob
ford at the key did not have to wait
for orders. He began to call the Mar
conf station at Father Point. nearby as
wireless communication goes, and kept
at it desperately until he had the ear
of the Father Point operator.
Then young Bomford turned his
wireless to search the river and
the gulf. and he hurled the news of
the Empress fate for 500 miles ocean,
ward
Many steamers picked up the call,
but they We're hours away. They
started for the position given, but be-
fore they had made any progress the
Empress and two thirds of the ships
company were under seventeen fathoms
of water.