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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-03
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FOkELOs
UkE SALE.

"a mortgage, with power OF Snle, VIZ
Ellen n. Paulson, of the county of Morri
son, Minnesota. as mortgagots. to ~ C! da =
H. Castle az n'ortgagss' dated the , scn deS
Of November. A. y: ase ana Is d dayyde 10 snt
for the County Of Morrison, Minnesota
November l4th, 4. D. 1895, at 2 O'Clock y
M, and was duly recorded In book num-
~: said mortgage together with the debt
secured thereby was duly assigned ny
said Clark ii. Castle, said mortgages. to
d dme IL the Sah Sa " Of April. 4: b. iSsS
which said assignment wns duly Iecorueo
in said office Of register of DECIDE on the
18th day Of April, A. u. leee. etS O'CLOCK a.
of mortgages, on page ". no action OF OF
proceedings at law has been instituted 20
recover the debt secured by said mortgage
Said mortgage contained power OF
sale, and will be foreclosed hereunder by
sale Of the mortRaged premises situate IN
nesota. and desc ribed az follows. to-wit:
The west half of the northwest quarter
and the southeast quarter of the north:
west quarter, and the southwest qu at,o,,
of the northeast quarter, all IN sectloG
twenty-four 90 In township one hundred
thirty-two us9, north of range thirty-one
"" Said sale will be made by the sheriff Of
said Morrison county at public auction to
the highest bidder for cash, ut the north
front door of the court house In the city
of Little Falls, Minnesota. OF! the 18TH DAY
noon Of said day to satisfy the amount
which sllnll then be due on said tnortgake
with interest and expenses of sale, 70
gether with the sum of $za.O attorneys
fees.
There Ia now claimed to be due, and !.
due, on said mortgage the sum "f $36l.Io
together with $S.OO stipulated IN saao
Of foreclosure of said mortgage. Default
exists in said mortgage.
Dated at Little F1ils, Minnesota, this
4th day of May, A. u. 1898:
EMILY II. KINNEY,
Assignee of MOrtEaKcc.
John H. RHODES,
Attorney for Assignee.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-03
IN ORDER TO LAY MINES.

0sv the Bombasdussat Of santiago 10
Explai1sd In London.
LONDON, juno L. The news Of the
fighting 1t Santiago de Cuba has re-
vtved the dwindling interest in the
war. It 10 suggested that the Ameri.
cans may be bombarding the forts in
order to cover the laying Of mines or
the sinking Of hulks to block the
channel.
Credenos 10 given the report that Ad'
miral Cervera tried to run the blockade
before tho arrival Of General Skaters
expedition. It 10 not believed that
Commodore schley would venture to
initiate Dewey . feat At Manila.
Everything, 90 far az Spain 10 con-
oerned, is now he'd to depend on Ad.
miral Camara's movements, aud un.
les, a. IL unlikely, he is able to display
mastsrly skill, it il evident that the
bold strategy Of the Spau'ards Will only
result in the destruction Of their feet
IN detail.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-03
STATE OF MINNESOTA, J
50.

COUNTY OF MORRISON. J
District Court. Seventh Judaictai Dissf'c''
ings by the Northwestern
Telephone Exchange Com.
pany to acquire right of way
over and across certain lands
in Morrison county. and for
the appointment OF commits
sioners to ascertain and as
sess the compensation to be
made to the owners of such
lands and others interested.
To J. J, Preston. G. w: Massey. S H.
Garvin, Uphine Racine, N: p. Clark, tu-
Gas keils,, Receiver, J. n: SillPerstein'
ego5y KoH aaa Peter D MoTe mtSSS Ses L.
Laura a. Aver, David s. Ordway, Edwin
Arvisa, Lyman w: Aver, as a. owners ,vr ten
Take notice, that the Northwestern
Telephone Exchange Company has filed
an oes 4d ssd
praying for the condemnation of a strip of
land six 49, feet in width, lying alongside
Of and imeNdiatsiy ad"inItang tse 1ag s,
and Northern Pacific railway, on the
westerly side thereof, where said right of
way is located over and across the follow
Wit VII ''''>'' 40 '"'
The southwest quarter (swM of the
southwest quarter iswAD, government lot
four "a, or the northwest quarter (nwA) of
the southwest quarter (swN? goXernment
northwest quarter .(nwA), the northeast
3nwiS all 81 section thirty-five @), the
tysix Is, the nert&west QUARTER tnw' Of
half 80 of the northeast quarter lneA),
or goxernent 1et one ~, the aaIter
(nel4j all of section twenty-three csD. the
southeast quarter (seN of the southeast
lot three ~. the north half (p1N of the
south half (sB OF the northeast, quarter
(nehu all of section fourteen a. part of
ss% a the ' nolth b half M Of the SOUTH
west quarter lswA) and the south half
(s1s) of the southwest quarter lswhl, gil Of
section twelve %, all of township forty,
lots ten 10y and eleven ny, or the east half
(e1a) of the southwest quarter tswA, of
SECTION thirty:six CS6), township forty-two
land to be. used by said company for the
purpose of constructing and perpetually
maintaining thereon a telegraph and
telephone line. az In said petition set
forth.
That said petition will be presented to
the district court aforesaid at the cham:
sei ti eonrt in the city Of St: cioSd IN the
county OF Steafn6 anu 9taIc OA XAluuSSOtsa
on the second day of July, A. n. 1888. at
one O'clock p. M. OF that day, or az soon as
counsel can be heard, and that the said
petitioner will then and there apply to
said court for an order granting the
prayer of said petition. and appointing
three competent and disinterested per
sioners, to ascertain and determine the
amount to be paid to each of the aforesaid
owners or persons interested, as con1pen.
sation for the taking OF injuriously affect
ing the lands aforesaid.
Dated, May Il, 1888.
THE NORTHWESTERN TELEPHONE
EXCHANGE COMPANY,
Petitioner.
HALE, MORGAN & MONTGOMERY,
Attorneys for Petitioner,
82632 Guaranty Loan Bldg,
MINNEAPOLIS. MINI.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-03
ORDER FOR CREDITORS TO PRE-
SENT CLAIMS, ETC.

COUNTY OF MoKk1sos, 50 t ce%St'
In the matter of the estate of Mary
Valley, deceased.
Letters testamentary on the estate Of
Mary Valley deceased, late of the county
of Morrison and state of minnesota, being
granted to Victoria Poissant.
1t is ordered, that six months be and
the same is hereby allowed from and after
the date of this order, in and which all
persons having claims or demands
arainst the said deceased are required to
file the same in the probate court of said
county. for examination and allowance,
or be forever barred.
1t is further ordered, that the first Mon
day in December, 1888, at 10 o'clock a M, at
n general term of said probate court. to be
held at the court house In the city of
Little Falls, in said county, be and the
same hereby ia appointed as the time
AMI place when and where the said pro:
bate court will examine and adjust said
claims and demands.
And it Is further ordered, that notice of
such hearing he given to ali creditors and
persons interested in said estate by forth
with publishing this order once In each
week for three successive weeks In the
Little Falls Transcript, a weekly news.
paper, printed and published In said
Dated at Little Falls, Mimi, this 9th
BY the Court,
E-N N. RICHARDSON,
/ Judge of Probate.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-03
VIII Consent to Cuban Inde-
pendence but Opposes
Annexation.
Her CAUSE IS HOPELESS
Advocates Of Peace Point. Out
the lmpossibilIty Of Fa-
Vorable Issue.
Anyhow, They Declare, Cuba
Has Been a Drain on
Resources.

MADRID, June l. - Rumors af1oat
point to the fact that the Spaniards are
weary Of the war. Senior Sagasta's a.
lusion In the cortes to an honorable
peace have been taken a. implying
SPANS Willingness to accept the medi'
alton Of the great powers. Senior Ro'
nero y Robledo promptly snapped out:
"People in state Of war do not talk
Of peace, honorable Or otherwise. unless
they are bent that way. Seeking peace
means carrying on . half.hearted war. "
The correspondent Of the Associated
Press had = conversation with . dis
tinguished member Of the Silvea party.
who very candidly admitted that it
would be a good thing for Spain II she
were free from Cuba.
SCUBA" he said, ''has alway been a
drag on Spanish resources. We get
nothing AZ nation from 1t, but it has
on the contrary drained W OF our best
blood and money"
1t is believed that should the powers
now intervene. Spain will, under pro-
test to save herself, consent to Cuban
independence, provided the powers
guarantee that islands Independence
from the United States.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-03
NO RECORD OF CASUALTIES
Report Comes From Spanish
Sources and Is Silent
on That Point.
Town OF Santiago, Near End OF
Harbor, Said to Have Es-
capped Injury.

PORT Az PRINCE, Hayti. June L.
About 3 p. m. IN American squadron
composed Of IL warships. Of which the
cruiser New York displayed the flag OF
Rear Admiral Sampson, and . number
Of torpedo boats began bombardment
with heavy guns Of the forts and har-
boz Of Santiago dc Cuba. The Amert'
can Are was directed principally against
the forts and harbor. The forts OF
MORO castle, La socape and Punta
Goeda suffered especially. The can
noaading was very persistent and can
not have failed to BE- destructive. It
lasted until 8:46 p. m. The town,
which 10 situated near the inner end OF
the harbor. escaped damage.
At 8:45 p m. the sannonsde dimin'
ished. About 8 o'clock cannon dis.
charges were heard at . distance (pre-
sumably at sea) continuing for some
time, whom tho firing ceased COM
pletely...
The Spanish authorities maintain
strict silence 40 to the number Of vic
Tins, who were apparently numerouA
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-03
the BOYS D,sAPPoINTe O..

Ex>scted Farther Or .~rs to Move Fr""
Ch!ck n ,slnWga.
CH1CKAxAu0A PARK, June l.-Much
20 the disappointment OF number o'
volunteer regiments here who thank
they are ready to 20 to the trout no
orders were received for the movement
Of any commands in addition to tie
eiRht regiments previously mentioned.
During the morning Inspector Gem
esal Breckinridge reviewed the Third
division of the First corps aud the ait.
sepoou was devoted to regimental aud
brigade inspection of tho same division.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-03
THE EARLIER REPORTS.

Daid the Spanish Fleet Participated In
the Fight.
CAPE HAYTIEN, Hayti, June lad.
vices just received from Havana say
that since 2 O'Clock the American feet
1t Santiago do Cuba has been cannon
adinR tho batteries Of MORO castle, La
socapa and Punta Gorda. At the same
time, tt II added, the American ships
have been engaged with the Spanish
&arships. The firing was extremely
heavy. At 8:46 p m. the cannonading
became less heavy against the fort.fica'
lions, but was more accentuated il iAe
locality where the fleets were engaged.
MORO castle 10 at the entrance Of the
harbor of santiaalde Cuba. L.. Socaps
also is 4 short di1tance inside the har.
Dor entrance and Punta Gorda is stu.
ated on point we'll inside the harbor.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-03
SHKRIFFS SALE OF REAL ESTATE
UNDER JUDGMENT or FORECLOS.

sHERIFFs SALE OF REAL ESTATE
UNDER JUDGMENT or FORECLoS'
URE.
STATE OF MINNESOTA So.
COUNTY OF MORRISON.
In District Court, Seventh judicial Dis
The Merchants National Bank)
of St. Cloud. a corp9s,nti I!is
Edmund Rothwell and N. p.
Clarke.
Notice Is hereby given that under and a
by virtue of the Judgment end decree IN
the above entitled action, duly entere6d
an certife cd transcript Of WITCH has been
delivered to me, the undersigned, shertn
Of said Morrison county, wiz sell at public
ON e Tuesday, the 9TH day OF June. a. 3;
1873, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon OF said
day, at the north front door of the court
In tss Sitx 81 pa1ceis as
bv said court, the premises and real estate
described In said Judgment and Decree
Those certain tracts, pieces and parcels
Of land lying and being in the county OF
Morrison and state Of Minnes0ta de-
scribcd az follows, to-wit: Al the lots
city Of Little Falls, except lot ter. O@, in
and ::survcy thereof on file and OF record
in the Office of the register of deeds within
Otherwise known az ali that part of the
west one-half of the southwest quarter
wv Of the swA) of section number de.
eighteen u0, in township NUMBER ono
Der twenty.nine (20), which was plated
and surveyed.
Dated at Little Falls Minnesota May
10th, A. ID, 1895.
H. A. RIDER,
Sheriff CT Morrison County. Minnesota.
Attorney for Plaintiff,
St. Cloud, Mimi.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-03

Divorce and Worldly Dross Condemned.
NAPERv1LLE, Ills, June l.-Divorce
and the subject Of worldly dress re.
ceived consideration during the day at
the annual meeting of the Dunkards.
Divorce was conditionally condemned
and. worldly dress wholly 10. Much
discussion preceded the adoption Of
each resolution.
Fatal Burning ut Brainsrd.
BRA1NERD, Mimi. June 1.-Kate
Spartley, an inmate Of house OF Ill
fame, was 20 badly burned that death
resulted later. The Spartley woman
overturned lamp in her room and In
endeavoring to subdue the flames her
clothing took fire and before assistance
came she was entirely enveloped In
flames.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-03
FROM SPANISH SOURCES.
Impossible 60 Judge - to the Merits Of
She Eu0ounter.

Impossible 60 Judge - to the Merits OF
the EuOounter.
CAPE HAYDEN, June l.-Acco. ding
10 advices from a Spanish source four.
teen American warships aud two tor.
pedo boats were engaged in the combat
at Santiago.
A very careful fire was directed
amongst tho batteries Of Moro castle
until o:46 p. M, whom discharges Of
cannon began to be heard at sea of the
bort. These discharges continued I'M.
til 4 O'Clock and then entirely ceased.
From the Spanish account it 10 i'm.
possible to judge ss to tho exact merits
OF the encounter.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-03
SUMMONS.

SUMMONS.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, }
COUNTY OF MORRISON.
District Court, 7th Judicial District.
The Singer Manufacturing
Co, corporation
against
John A. Olson,
: Defendant.
: The state of Minnesota to the above
nnlned defendant:
You are hereby summoned ana reQuirec
to answer the complaint of the plaintiff In
the above entitled action, which com
plaint has been filed in the office OF thu
clerk of said court, in the city of Little
Falls, county of Morrison, in the said state
If Minnesota. and to serve copy OF YOU
answer to said complaint on the sup
scribers at their Office, In the city OF Little
Falls, in the said county of Morrison
within twenty days after service OF thit
summons upon you. exclusive OF the DAY
of said service; and If you fail to anewel
the said complaint within the time atore
said, the plaintiff In this action will take
judgment against you for $1l5OO together
with the costs and disbursements of thii
action.
Dated May2Att,, 1888.
LINDBERGH, BLANCHARD & LISDBERGH
Attorneys for Plaintiff,
Little Falls, Mimi.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-03
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
LIQUOR LICENSE.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, }
COUNTY OF MORRISON, I SO.
VILLAGE OF SWANVLLLE.)

STATE OF MINNESOTA, }
COUNTY OF MORRISON, I SO.
VILLAGE OF SWANVuLLE.)
Notice is hereby given, that g. an . a!ppliea:
village council Of said village of Sven.
Vile, and filed In my of1ice, praying for
term Commencing on June Mh, 1879. and
terminating on June 9TH, 1899, by the fol-
lowing person, and ut the following place,
stated Il said ,esRectavsly
room Of the basement Of +: r. Sullivan's
building, situate on lots No; II and 70.
block N6 9, in the village of Swanville,
said county and state:
Said application will be heard and de-
termined by said village council, of the
village Of Swanville, at the office Of the
vilie' in Morrison county ana state Of
Minnesota, on Monday the 9Th day Of
June, A. D. 1898, at O'clock p. NJ. of that
day. .
swanville this 18th day Of May. A.: p: 1898.
e. Village Recorder
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-03
SALE OF STATE LANDS
STATE OF MINNESOTA, LAND OFFlCH,(
81. PAUL, April q. 1850. !
Notice 10 hereby given that on
Saturday, the 4th day Of June. 1895

ct 10 O'Clock In the forenoon ct the o6loo OF ~
County Auditor In Little Falls Minnesota. / wiz
offer for sale the following described unsolo
state lands, and the following described state
lands which have reverted TO the state BY reason
Oi the nor. payment Of interest will also b then
and there offered for resale. Fifteen per osnt VI
balance from the date Of sale to June Lot. lsse.
must be paid at the time of the sale. The bal.
ance OF the purchase money can be paid q any
time: In whole or 10 part; within forty Year, Of
unpaid balance Of the perChase money will be
ave per cent per annum. payable In advance On
June lat Of each year.
Holders Of certificates on which the ints.eM
payments are In default can have their ceIti0.
Gates reinstated on payment before the sale Of
the interest In full to date aud the penalties
withdrawn fiom sale.
r. DUNN.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-03
SPAlN'S CAUSE HOPELESS
Strong Pressure BIZ ought to Besr by the
Peace Party.

Strong Pressure BIZ ought to Basr BY the
Peace Party.
MADRID, June 1.-The Epoca says:
"There are two parties in Spain, one
10 seeking for peace, the other for war,
and both are inspired by the same idea,
which is benefit to Spain.
1.-The former says the only palliative
Of our ills 10 peace. In prolonging the
war there Is no possibility OF favor
able issue for ue. Let ~ be practical
and give up ideals. Let us look at the
reality and not attempt impossibilities,
for it is impossible that we can break
q mathematical and logical law which
demonstrates without romance that !
ia less than TO-"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-03
RUN ONTHE BANK OF SPAIN.

Spanish People Anxious 70 Exchange
Notos for Silver.
MADRID, June Tho chamber Of
deputies has voted tho law prohibiting
tho expectation Of silver coin. It is
feared the measure will fail Of the
effect desired. The run on the Bank Of
Spain to change the notes continues.
The authorities, however, have decided
to treat 40 criminal disturbers Of the
peace all persons who change the notes
for pure speculation in order to create
difficulties for the bank.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-03
Roosivsr for . Washington Bank.


"So," said tho Chinese emperor friend,
"you have decided to open the gates 60
that in the course Of time every nation Of
the globe will be permitted to transact
business Oh your territory"
Eyes," replied tho emperor gloomily;
''every nation, with the possible exception
Of the Chinese. "-Washington Star.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-03
vurdict for the Northern Pacific.

VNFd1Ct 1OF tue N0fHnoSu 1u05uos
WASHINGTON, June 1.-The supreme
court has reversed the decision OF the
lower court in the case Of the Northern
Pacific vs.. Patrick r. Smith. The suit
was for possession of lands occupied az
yards BY the company at Bismarck, N.
d. The decision Of the circuit court OF
appeals was in favor of Smith, but the
supreme court awarded the land to tho
company.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-03
APieasant Feature

ia the dining and cafe car service, serving
q Ia carte niesle, attached to fast traine
Milwaukee, Chicago and Eastern end
southern points, via WISCONSIN CEN
TRIAL LINES. Your nearest ticket agent
can tel! you about other pleasant features
On the Wisconsin Central.
Jas.C. Pond, Gen., Pass. ARt" Milwaukee
Wis
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-03
ORDER FOR HEARING ON CLAIMS
STATE OF MINNESOTA, }

COUNTY or MORRISON. 3D.
In Probate Court. Special Term. May
lin the matter of the estate of Daniel
ODonnell, deceased!
Letters testamentary on the estate of
said deceased being this day granted un-
to John r. O'Donnell of said county:
II is ordered, that all claims and de-
mands of all pr rsons against said estate
be presented to this court for examination
and allowance ct the probate Office. in the
on the 9Th day of November. 1898, at 10
It IL further ordered. that six months
from the date hereof be allowed to credit:
ora to present their claims against said
estate at the expiration of which time all
claims not presented to said court, or n OF
proven to its satisfaction, shall be forever
barred, unless for cause shown further
time be allowed.
Ordered further, that notice of the time
and place of the hearing and examination
of said claims and demands shall be given
by publishing this order once In each
week for three successive weeks. In the
Little Falls Transcript a weekly news
paper printed and published at Little
f, ID s at Little Falls, Mimi, this 10th
day of May, A. ID. 1888.
~ BY the Court,
Judge OF Probate.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-03
Kesns's Condition Critical.

New YORK, June !. Thomas w.
Keeue, the actor, upon whom an opera
ton for appendicitis was performed on
Saturday at New Brighton, 8. l., has
had relapse and his condition has BE-
come critical.
Receiver for . Washington Bunk.
TACOMA, WASH, June 1. - Robert
Montgomery has been appointed re-
ceiver Of the Bank Of Sumner, located
at Puyallup. It is stated that the bank
will pay all claims except the capital
stock.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-03
RESULTS on TIE DIAMOND

Westero League.
At Milwaukee, 2: Minneapolis, /
At Columbus, 3; Omaha, o.
At indianapolis, s; st. Paul, Q.
At Detroit, /; Kansas City, II.
NstIonsl League.
At Brooklyn, 2; Cincinnati, 2.
At New York, /; Cleveland, 8.
At Washington, s; St. Louis, s.
At Philadelphia, 4; Louisville, !.
At Pittsburg, 9; Baltimore, 8.
At Boston, s; Chicago, 4.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-03
fix Houses Demo,ished.

King CITY, Mo-, June IA dc.
structive tornado passed across the
country south Of this place during the
evening. The village Of Orchid, seven
miles distant, was struck and six
house, were demolished. No one was
seriously injured.
Want Old Wages Restored.
SOUTH BEND, Ind, June Ia thou
sand employees Of the Singer sewing
machine works Of this city have struck
for . return to the wages paid In 1892.
Gene 60 3ola Ssnpson.
QUINCY, Ills, June l.-Sixty Illinois
naval reserves left during the evening
for Norfolk, Va, destined to recruit
Admiral SIMPSONS feet.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-03
ONLY EXISTS ON PAPER.
Washing ton O@cisls Not Worried Over
the Codl1 Fleet

W006I0Gt00 Omc1bU Nos "OsoU O'vA
the Csdis Fleet
WASHINGTON. June 1.-The frequent
reports from Spain through other cou1'
tries to the effect that formidable
fleet is being prepared at Cadiz to sail
for West Indian waters In aid OF Ger
vera causes little apprehension here.
Naval officers, through private means
Of communication, have pretty well
satisfied themselves that the Cadiz fleet
Is . paper ono. In other words tts
power is altogether illusionary. More
than half of the vessels WHOSE names
appear 90 frequently in tho press dis.
patches rs formidable war craft are OF
antiquated type and in sad state OF
disorder.