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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-28

Special dispatches from Washington re-
porting that Private Secretary Halford was
about to resign, II ne had not already done
be- tfYIfounded at the White House. The re-
port was that d. S. Alexander, Esq, of Buf-
falo, N. Y, had been rendered the place.
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The Pension List.

WASHINGTON, October 26.-Pensions have
been granted to the following Maine people
today:
ORIGINAL.
William I'll. Wakefield, Amos z. Foster.
INCREASE.
Daniel d. Dolley, Winthrop ii. Shaw,
EDWARD M. Bennett, Thomas McNab,
Charles w. Sweetser, benjamin. s. Simpson.
hlram A. Crafts, Nathan p. Belmont,
IneodOre M. H0yt, Orrin Houston,
israel Green, John +. Mcintyre,
Rufus Lincoln, Gilbert G. Davis.
REISSUE.
Ellis l.. Fitchines Thomas Wentworth
Greenleaf L. Decker, Jacob Page,
Joseph Arnold
Margaret. widow of Hugh Gordon.
RhOdq widow of
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Receives no Credence.

OTTAWA, October 26.-The report that
Pope Leo is likely to be chosen as arbitra-
tor in the Behring Sea dispute receives no
credence here,
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Fred l.. Odlin, one Of the special con-
stables appointed by Gov. Burleigh to en-
force the liquor law In Androscoggin county,
has resigned.
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Information received In Rockland, Satur-
day morning, stated that fire broke out In the
residence Of Mrs. Emeline G. KnOwlton. at
Bartletts Harbor, North Haven, at II o'clock
at night. The family had retired and were
nearly suffocated with smoke. The building
burned fiat to the ground. Nearly all the
furniture was destroyed Loss, $500; in
sured for 81, 800.
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Foreign Notes.

Mr.. Bradlaugh. who has been suffering
from congestion Of the lungs, has recovered.
He will soon take sea voyage with a view
of regaining his full strength
Captain Wissmann, German imperial com-
missioner for East Africa, has had an en-
gagement with force of natives under COM
mand of Chief Bushiri and defeated them.
Three hundred of Bushiri's men were killed
or wounded. The German force lost only
seven men. Three Arabs have been executed
at Mpwapwa for the murder of Officer
Nielsen Of the East Africa Company.
Dispatches from Guatemala say that
difficulties between that state and San
Salvador are imminent. President Barrillas
Is said to be determined to follow the course
of President Barrios, which cost the latter
his life. Several revolutionary movements
are reported 70 be forming in Guatemala. A
rumor that Mexico would interfere is pro-
nounced false.
Judge Matthew of Montreal, in his decision
in the case of nuns as witnesses has declared
that commission must be appointed to take
the nuns evidence in their convent as nuns
would be put to great Inconvenience by
leaving their monastery and coming to open
court. "The commission L appoint" con-
cluded Judge Matthew, must first submit
the questions to be put to the ladies for
approval" This decision in legal circles
is laughed at.
l.. A. Lothrop, the retiring United States
consul at Bristol Eng. was banQuetted there
The Associated Press correspondent at
A pia confirms the news of a battle In Samoa
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Maine,s Apnla cron

Mr.. Isaac Berry, Of this city, says the ship
ments Of apples to England this season up to
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THE w EATHER.
Rain.
SIGNAL OFFICE, WAR Dept,

SIGNAL OFFICE, WAR Dept, }
WASHINGTON, ID. c.,
October 27, 1889. s p m.
The following is the forecast of the wealth
er for New England till pm. Monday
Rain, slightly cooler, northerly gales.
Storm signals displayed from Hatteras to
Boston.
Cautionary signals at Portland and East
port.
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Hamburg Figs

Are the sovereign remedy in all cases where ex-
cessiye or insufficient nourlshment sedentary
habits, sleeplessness, travelling or pregnancy
produce tendency to
CONSTIPATION,
That bane of the American people. A neglect to
remedy this condition may result seriously.
Hamburg Figs are a fruit laxative lozenge.
comnnsed Of fruits and vegetables. Although
MID thew are very effective and their continued
mse ,1s Reeps the bowels in healty and natural
condition, orssuss
Ia the result of an Inactive Liver, and its
SYMPTOMS are manifested by headache, iurfed
tongue, loss of appetite and yeloW sSln' t.ll
Hambmrg Figs are the oay n purgadde sgSd remoye the
impurities that clog the system. >, oo,
Hamburg Figs are harmless thel use Is con- e
kept in the house They are delightful TO the
taste. Dose. one Fig. Price. 20 cents Dox al
DRUGGISTS
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STATE TOPICS OF INTEREST,

As affairs get troublesome In Samoa, it is
reported that Mr.. Harold M. Sewall of Bath,
has been restored as consul by Mr.. Blaine,
but that the official announcement is with
held for the present. 1t will be remembered
that Mr.. Sewall was removed by Secretary
Bayard.
That woolen mill venture at Old Town, on
which General Charles Hamlin has worked
so long, Is most gratifying success. The
mill is doing rushing business. There are
about one hundred hands employed and they
are manufacturing about six hundred yards
of cloth per day.
Quite an effort is being made in Auburn to
bring the Whitman Agricultural Works for
% years in operation in Winthrop. to
Auburn. Mr.. K. E. Whitman, will, If the
establishment. About $4,000 will be re-
CURED, and about $40, 900 has been subscribed
by Lewiston and Auburn men.
That affront to the WOman's Christian
Union Is not TO pass unnoticed, 1t seems. 1t
is reported that Capt. Oliver, of the Sebenoa,
has been suspended by the Maine Central
for hoisting the jug where the flag should go
while the ladies were aboard. A mischeyous
boy might have been excused for the prank
but II the Captain Of the boat did 1t sus-
pension is not bit too severe.
Skowhegan village was occupied the other
evening bv an army of queer invaders An
immense flock of wild geese, severrl hundred
in number, while flying over were apparent
ly bewildered by the electric lights. They
came down on the town and flew about the
streets for nearly two hours, making that
lonesome sound that geese will make when
they are bewildered. Some of them got en-
tangled In the wires but no dead ones were
found in the morning
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Railroad Building In Peru.

sion at midnight and authorized the govern
ment to contract with the bondholders for
the construction of railroad connecting the
Or0ya line with one of the navigable river
on the eastern side of the Andes.
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TWO HANDSOME VESSELS.

Mean daily ther...46.0I Max. vel. wind..... .16
Maximum ther.. 50S Total precip... 80
Minimum ther... Al 3
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News from Honolulu.

SAN FRANCISCO, October 27.-According
to advices received from Honolulu today,
four American men-of-war vessels are sta
toned at that port; the Iroquois, Mohican,
Nipsic and Alert. Admiral Kimberly still
remains at Honolulu with the squadron un-
der his immediate command.
The trial of the men engaged in the recent
rebellion in Honolulu has been in progress
some time. A Belgian named Leohans and
a Chinaman have been found guilty.
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MINERS Words pIsavowed.

CITY OF MEXICO, October 27.-The Official
Journal publishes kilograms exchanged be-
tween the Mexican and the United States
governments referring to the alleged insults
offered Mexico by Mr.. Miner on presenting
his credentials as minister to Costa Rica
Mr.. Blaine disavows the words of Mr. Miz-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-28
Fire In Nashua.

SfsoC The fire is believed to haye bee9
incendiary.
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NASHUA, N H., October 27.-Flre last
n;rbt fatally destroyed the large how and and
aIsni Sbeok mandatory on Bridge Street tbrnw. u
nns e q VSrs !. sS %sRy f@p9ysd T6s ISss
canse - Of the fire is unknown. S''''' "0
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Encouraging for the MIIIerites

LONDON, October 27.-Mitylene lighthouse
was wrecked by an earthquake today. Slight
damage was done at Constantinople and
shocks in Italy caused serious damage and
some loss of life at Gallipoli.
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Loss $4,000.

SCRANTON, PA, October 27.-FIre broke
out in a barn at lpunmore. D IIns. two miles from
four hoilrs. Eight stores and one SxeIling ho1
were were destroyed; loss $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-26
TO ATTACH THE AGENTS PROPERTY.
GENERAL RETICEsCE or MooRE's FRIENDS
THE vICE-PRBsIDEsT MAKES FLYING
VISIT TO THIS CIT

VISIT TO THIS CITY
General reluctance was shown by those who had
any knowIedge Of Mr. MOORE the defautng fndianapo-
lis agent OF the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance
Company 10 speak OF the details Of tho defacaiion
to newspaper men. Philip s. Miller tho general
agent Of the company in this city, at No. wall
st. SAID that he had no knowledge Of tho matter
beyond what had been given out officially by President
Greene In Hartford, CnDn lie had seen Vice-Prest
dent John NJ. Taylor, who had been making a
flying vislts 10 this city, only few minutes and had
derived no information from him that would throw
new light on the case.
At tho office Of Platt Bowers, attorneys for tho
company here, at No. % wiillam-st, Mr. Bowers
said that Air. Taylor had made brief visit 10 tho
ooe that morning and had him draw up the necessary
papers Cor attaching whatever property Mr. Moore
might have IN New York. Mr. Taylor then hurried
away 10 take morning train for Hartford, where
no was TO attend meeting Of tho directors Of the
Insurance company. Mr. bowers had forgotten tho
details OF tho attachments but inquired from one Of
his clerks who remembered that tho attachments had
been served upon Drexel, Morgan d. Co. and wInslow
Lanier g. Co. Mr. Bowers said that the claims put
in the hands of the sheriff for about 1000,
covering balances in the hands OF the banlers with
whom Moore had kept accounts. At both banking
houses members OF the firms declined 10 furnish
details. Drexel, Morgan Co. arc tho principal
banlIers Of the Connecticut Mutual Company IN this
city.
Dispatches In evening paper said that Mr.. Moore
was also agent In indianapolis for the German
American, Fireman's Fund, city OF London and I'm
peria Of London Insurance Companies and is supposed
TO be short in his accounts with them" At the Office
OF the German American Insurance Company, No 10
Broadway Vice President John W. Murray told a
Tribune reporter that be knew nothing OF Mr.. Moore
that the Indianapolis agent of the company was John
Wccter president OF the Franklin Insurance Company
Of that city and that he responsible 10 the home
Office Mr.. Moore might baye been sub-agent en-
affect tho responsibility Of Mr.. Wochr the German
American Company. Mr.. Murray expressed his
Willingness for ~ the losses that might be
entalled on Mr. wocher by any transactions no may
have had with Mr.. Moore.
The Indianapolis defauler is not known 10 have
specuated In railway stocks IN Wall Street and his
banking friends here express their regret at his down
fan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-26
o'BRIEN SENTENCED, BUT STILL AT LARGE.
THE IRISH LEADER GETS FOUR MONTHS MORE
IN PRIsoN-FIGHTING AT oLoNMEL.

IN PRIsoN-FIGHTING AT CLoNMEL.
Dublin. Jan. 25.-when the trial of William o'Brien
was resumed to-day at Carrick on-suir Mr. o'Bren
was absent Tho trial, however, proceeded in his
Absence and he convicted and sentenced to four
months Imprisonment without hard labor The
police have yet discovered no clew to Mr. oBrien's
present sbidngplace 1t is learned that Mr. o'Brien
refreshed himself a. house the police barracks
and then drove into the country before the police
Gordon was formed, and that he afterward dned with
select party Of friends few miles from the tewn.
1t is estimated that eighty persons were hurt in
the disturbances yesterday.
Several of the persons who were arrested at Car
rickon-suir were conveyed to clonmel last night A
large crowd had gathered about the railway station
at Clonnel and upon the arrival Of the police and
the prisoners the mob prevented the police from pass
Ing and demanded the release of tho prisoners The
crowd stoned the police and the latter threatened to
fire upon them. priest interceded and prevented
blOOdshed After two hours had passed the police
received achievements, and succeeded in lodging
their prisoners in jan.
Another collision occurred at GonmeI between tho
police and crowd consisting largely of women and
children. The crowd resented the impr1soning Of
Secretary Meaning, of the Waterford branch of the
National League Many were injured, some having
limbs broken.
The trial OF Father Mccarthy, charged with incit
ing boycotting, resumed at Clonahty to-day.
Father Mccarthy was found guilty, and tho msgis-
trate imposed sentence of four months impnson-
ment upon him Notice of appeal nom tho sentence
given
Mr.. Powell, editor of q The Midland Tribune" Of
Birr was today sentenced to three months imprfson-
ment in Tulamore JAIL with hard labor for publish
Ing an Illegal article. He appealed, but on his re
marking that tho sentence was cut and dried. he
given seven days extra Imprisonment
London, Jan. .25,-The london Radicals are or
ganizing masS-meetng in Hyde Park TO demand tho
release from prison Of Mr.. Harrington, member Of
Parliament for West Kerry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-26
AN pABrHoUAKg IN oo1oRADo.

Denver, JAN 25.-Infomation IS received rom
Routt Col, that that portion Of the state mas oeen
treated TO genuine earthquake. tho snoeS D.sap ,
on the afternoon Of January IS. and at O'CLOCK
there were violent onestwhich rocled small buildings
detached largo masses Of rocks from the mountains
and greatly frightened tho people and animals, INC
cattle Fan franiicaiy back and forth. Ihun"ei
preceded the shocks, but there was no ram
peculiar phenomenon observed at ho' epsinsS,
below the Government bridge Tho shock prouuced
great gushes OF water and gas; fiiy three umes as
much water and gas was thrown out ss usual Ac-
compsnying It was a snIphurons stencil that made
tho people sick and caused the birds TO drop 10 he
ground When the commissions ceased, ne wa'er os
feceded and there was sound IKE ns rusnlms s ua
great river The course OF inc hhoch wa ho"i Ano
South northward.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-26
THIEVES ROB A PAWN SHOP.
THEY LOCKED THE DOOR ON THE OUTSIDE AND
SMASHED THE WINDOW.

THEY LOCKED THE DOOR ON THE OUTSIDE AND
SMASHED THE WINDOW.
There was q daring attempt made to clean out the
jewelry IN tho window Of Taylor Bros. pswnshop at
No. 80 Bowery about o'clock yesterday afternoon.
AT this time thero blockade on the Third-ave
road and largo crowd had collected. Two hleves
took advantage Of this to ply their trade. One Of
them ccolIy walked 10 Taylor Bros store and put
paddock on tho outside TO keep any one from passing
out and then both of them hurled bricks through
the largo plate glass window smashing It into small
pieces
Before tho clerks IN the store knew what had
happened both tho thieves leaned through the broken
window and grabbed ali tho diamonds and watches
within reach. Thoro about $1,000 worth OF
iewclry but the thieves had only time to get small
portion Of IT, They only secured diamond ring
valued at $3.50, and about dozen watches. About
one hundred people saw the thieves at work but it
was such an audacous piece Of work that no one
thought Of interfering Some one In the crowd
shouted Here comes q cop |" and the thieves mingled
with the crowd and got away.
A cardrfyer who had witnessed the anair was
able to give good description Of the mon, and last
evening Detective Milan, OF the Eldridge-st station
arrested William, alias KldD Corbnson, an ex-
eonyict He was identified one Of the thieves
Hs confederate n known by the police and be Is aiso
an ex-convlct. The ring that was stolen was sub
seluently found In the street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-26
p,n1pED VEST VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS
A CAUCUS TO BE HELD MONDAY NIGHT-sEN
AroR KENNA FIDDLIEG FOR VOTES

, cAuous TO BE HELD MONDAY NIGHT-sEN-
AroR KENNA FIDDLIEG FOR VOTES.
Charleston, W. Va, Jan. % tspecfaD,-The Demo
crato conferences which have been held every night
during mo week, have been abandoned until Monday
night al which time caucus candidate VIII Dc nom
mated n the kicking members can be brought mo
,,no Every conference intended for caucus
NV tbe Kenna men II it possible for them to make
n sueb But every effort to do so failed ignomnn-
,ousIv and similar disappointment is quite probable
an Monday night Horr, Of Marion County Demo
cratic member, has developed into rampant ohioh
labor man and has expressed determination 10
vote for Union Labor candidate throughout the ses
sion. II he does so and the Republicans hoia iher
own this will make a tic in Joint assembly horr
nravs A guitar aud Senator Kenna called on nim
last night taking his violin along. The senator Is
an amateur musician, but there was consderspie ous'
ness in his playing last night.
The vote on United States Senator to-day resulted
as follows: Gof, 40, Kenna, IS; Governor WILSON,
q. J. Il. Janner Union Labor, 4; W. f. Lively =
w n wilson. q: ex-senator Herfont, ex-senator
Tanden j. A. McGuhin General white ana =. " !:
q. Clair one each Whole number OF votes cast ~ ;
nscssSarv 10 a choice A. Corcoran Dcmocrae holn
1hIo Coir6v voted for Janncy,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-26
=, Rr1r LINE FoB BALrIMORE.

Baltimore Jan. 90 special'.-rhe recent reorsanina-
,,o, ., N. MARYLAND Central Railroad, short line
rrpnng to Delta, Penn. but having good terminals
near the pennsylvania Railroads union station IN the
northern part Of this city, reveals big railroad scheme
for belt line around Baltmoie hotn tno renpssr
n"n,a ana ,ho baltimore and Ohio roads trying to
%, q b,,t Il Is understood that tho betne scheme
am nIate. the solution OF the Baltimore and Ohios
nyoblem OF rapid transit around Baltimore instead Of
ta,nr N cross the harbor by ferry 10 connect with
), sIy phfadelphla line. The Maryland Central has
srcIred control OF tho York and Peach Bottom Road
a.. connection being made at Delta, Penn The Deer
rooL ro and Susatehanna Road another connection OF
ths MARYLAND Central Is In process Of construction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-26
MR.. PHELPS TO DINE WITH THE QUEEN.
THE MINISTER AND MRS. PHELPS INVITED TO

STAY OVER NIGHT AT THE PALACE.
London, June 25.-As Mr.. Phelps has not been re-
called and has not resigned he Is not entitled TO an
audience with the Queen. Nevertheless, tho Queen
has invited Mr.. and Mrs Phelps to dino with her on
Monday and to remain at the palace over night
To-day Mrs. Phelps gave her last reception here.
There was large attendance.
The Daily Chronicle saysi II Lord Salisbury
found It incompatible to parade the virtue OF turning
his cheek to the smiter, he sent sir James Ferguson
Under SECRETARY of State for Foregn Affairs TO do
duty for him. Nothing, therefore, was wanting TO
complete the success of the demonstration Of Eng
lands generous good-fceling Wo trust that the
Americans will not take gOdspeed 10 Mr.. Phelps
as an act of vicadous penitence. Les us further
hope that the farce Of prolonging the tn with Wash
Ington will be Withdrawn from the bill Of the dlplo-
matte playhouse
Tho Pail Mall oasettes depreoates tho feting OF
Mr. Phelps. It says: He Is commonplace diplomat
who has done average work. and VIII bid him
sood-by without emotion or regrets Diplomats
The Gazette declares attribute Mr. Phelpss treat.
ment 10 the fact that the Americans are pulling John
Pul
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-26
FAILURE OF RAILROAD CONTRACTORS,
LIABILITIES ESTIMATED AT si,ooo,ooo wITE
.ssr-rs m. rrNcKNovvy MARKET VALUE

LIABILITIES ESTIMATED AT s1,ooo,oOo WITH
ASSETS OF UNKNOWN MARKET VALUE.
Battle Creek, Mich, Jan. 25 The J. j. Burns
Company, limited, which has Just built the new road
rom Battle Creek TO Goshen, Ind, and building tho
road from Baltic Creek TO Bay City, has made an as
sgnment Of its affairs In trust to Hubert & Mechanic
tho attorneys Of the company Meanwhile the directors
Of the two roads have taken possession and Will 20 on
With the construction Of the road. The liabilities will
be about 81 900 OOO whilo tho assets arc It's capital
stock Of 100000 and tho stock of tho new Battle
Creek and Bay City and the Battle Creek and Goshen
roads amounting on It's face value to about oooooo
hut a has an unknown market value. Tho heaviest
creditors arc John Fitzgerald Of Lincoln Neb' for
sAo5. 900; f. C. Nichols. of this city, who is also
nrcsident Of tho railroad company, for $4,000; the
Toilet steel Company for S225,OOo, and hoatng deots
Amounting 10 over $1500O0
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-26
ANOTHER MA. sACRE IN EAST AFRICA.

LOWERS SLAIN BY NATIVES.
Zanzibar, Jan, 25-An English missionary named
Brooks and sixteen Of his followers murdered on
Saturday near sssdsn by natives OF Zanzibar These
murders indicate the extent Of the hatred TO the
whites the Germans have aroused. saadani for
many years has been the starting point Of European
missions, the natives welcoming che missionaries
murders have caused a sensation. The question A.
10 the measures England will take TO punish tho
murderers IS eagerly discussed here.
Berlin, Jan. 25-The Reichstag Committee on the
East Africa bill win probably sit Sunday to satisfy
tho urgency Of Prince Bismarck.
A report from the German Consul at Zanzibar at
tributes the rising at Dsresssem 10 distress Of the
coast population through the stopping Of trade by
the blockade The Consul reports an increase OF
sickness the German squadron due 10 heat ana
excessive work The hospital at Zanzibar is over
crowded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-26
MR.. MORROW ON SAMOAN AFFAIRS.
he BELIEVES THAT MALIEroA SHOULD RE Rn
STORED as KING.

washington, Jan. 25.-Mr Morrow Of California,
VINO the chairman Of the subcommittee Of the House
committee on Foreign Affairs intends to call the sub;
committee together and get TO work at the earliest op-
portunity He says that HIS views on Samoan affairs
arc positive and have been made known through tho
resolution introduced by him in the House last session.
me status quo at the time the representatives of tho
United States, Gormsny and England met, he says,
must Do restored, and this would make necessary tho
replacemens OF King Malietos in the position from
which he was so uniusty removed by tho German
agents and sent to the Marshall Islands This STEP
Mr. Morrow insisted, must be preliminary to any
further negotiations the subject.
Mr.. Herbert, chairman of the Naval COMMITTEES Of
the House, has not yet received response 10 his
letter to Secretary Whitney inviting suggestions as to
any amendments that may, in his Judgment be necesl
sary TO meet any emergency arising from the Samoan
affair IL Is apparent that the members of the COM
nittee are entirely willing 10 comply with any reason
able request Of the Navy Department in this 10
sDect.