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Show CLOSE CALL FOR PARTY ON YACHT IN STORM ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., Jan. 17. Tho schooncr-vacht Mist of the New York Yacht club today was abandoned by her owner, Howard Blnney of New York and his guests and crew, after It had been driven by the southeast gale perilously near the breakers off this city. Taking to the yacht's yawl. Mr. Bln-ncv Bln-ncv Mr. and Mrs. W, L. Darnell of New York nnd their 2-ycar-old daughter, reached the sea end of Ocean Pier and were dragged to safety by spectators. Mrs. Darnell is In a serious condition. Life savers who had been summoned bv distress rockets took off the crew of four men and the cook. The yacht tonight Is still dragging her anchors. |