From The Jaws Of Death
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., Nov. 16- Captain Ciü'ford and' four of the crew cf the missing steamer Arcadia have reached port in a sailbuat, and report the steamer ashore on the rocks near ! Michipicoten river. Ehe was wrecked a week ago, and the crew have been fighting for life against cold and hunger since then. The crew reached the shore and built a rude shelter, and last Saturday fifteen of them and the captain started in boats for the nearest port. Twelve were left at Gargantua and the remaining four started for this port. They passed through terrible experiences, but flnally reached here in safety. Captain Clifford and his men will leave for the scène of the wreek, and on the way piek up the men at Gargantua. The vepsel will probably be a total loss. She is 806 tons burden and owned by Robert O. and A. B. McKay of Hamilton, Or.t. Her cargo consists of 2,000 bushels of wheat.
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