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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08
STATEMENT OF
GERMAN AMERICAN sIRANCI co.

90 NV YORK.
Incorporated u iNarch, ~?
Commenced bushes. in March 3. .--.
Ernest l.. Alien. President.
william II Krmer. secrct4-.
Capital paid up in cash, iI.'ra'' ..
ASSETS DE'ENBER 81. 10
Real Estats owned by the company.
unincumbcrcd, lH"
Loans ON bond and mortgage fret
lens. '-r.....
stocks and bonds owned by the CON
pany. market value f't"
Loans secured by collateral-f
Cash In the company principal
Office and Ia bank p 81
Interest Tue anf accrued, d" -. H
Premiums In due course OF collection lr .!
Aggregate ~ al the admitted as.st-
OF the company ktthrir aetna value --i-
LnBIITIEs pKoENHEK 80. i-I-.
Net amount 81 unpaid Io--c. AMI
claims. ar.'.i
Amount required - safely r. insure
all Out-taniing risks. l"l '-'-.
All other demands against the com
pany, viz commissions, etc, lia .t.r
Total amount Of liabilities. except
capital stock and net surplus. $685.
Capital actually paid up In cash. l0'' .s'. .a.
Surplus beyond capital, ta,- '"
Aggregate amount 81 liAbirtie- iu
ciuding net surplus, 49,
W. J. WHEELER A GO Agrut-.
South Pari-, MAR.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08

To all person. interested In either Of the estate
hereinafter named

To all persons interested In either Of the estate
hereinafter named
Alta Probate Court. held at Paris. In ami for
the County OF Oxford. on the thiryi Tuesday "f
Feb, In the year OF our Lori one thou-anl
eight hundred AMI ninety eight The following
matter having been presented for The action
thereupon hereinafter indicated. it i hereby
That notice thereof be given 10 al persons IN
terested by causing copy Of this order ~ p'
published three weeks suecessively IN The OK
ford Democrat, a newspaper published at south
Paris, In said County. that they may appear 40 8
Probate Court 20 be held at said Paris. on the
third Tuesday OF March, A. u. lsr, at nine OF the
clock In the forenoon, and be heard thereon "
they ace cause:
JULIA A. MERRILL. late % Hebron, re
ceased. VIII an petition for probate Thereof
present a by Judson NJ. Dudley, the executor
therein named.
JAMES DEERING, late % Paris, decreased
by Mary 4. Deering, the e1eeutrtx therein
named.
CAROLINE II. JOINS, late % BuckGed re
ceasei- Win AM petition for probate thereof
presented by Amel Jones, the executor therein
named
NATHAN L. MARSHALL, late ~ Paris. de
ceased. Petition for license g. sell and convey
real estate presented by John Reed, al.
ministrator.
LUCY BROWN, late OF oxford, deceased.
Petition for license to cell and convey real estate
presented bv Sidney ID. Edwards, administration.
LEMUEL CROKER. late Of oxford, de
deased. Final account presented for allowance
by George Hazen, executor
PAMELA DEvEREAUX, late OF Brown6eld,
deceased. First account presented for allowance
by John Bennett, executor.
OENA MAY WHITE, OF oxford, minor.
First account Of Albert y. Robinson. guardian,
presented for allowance by John b. Robinson,
administrator Of the estate Of said Albert T.
Robinson.
ADDISON MONK, late OF Hebron, deceased.
Petition for the appointment OF Aursnus N.
Fogg A. administrator presented by A. j.
Blanchard and Ralph II. Morrill,, creditors.
SEWARD sTEARNs, judge Of said Court
zISSlr D. PARK. nss,sssr.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08

COUNTY OF OxfoRD.
COUNTY TREAsuRER's OFFICE,
South Paris. Maine, February y, is:s.
The following lst containing the aggregate
amount of costs allowed In each criminal case ~
audited and allowed 1t the February term isss,
Of the Supreme Judicial Court for said County
OF oxford and specifying the court or magistrate
that allowed the same and before who m the Case
originated IL Published In accordance with the
provisions OF Sec. 10 OF Chap. lis aud Of Sec. II
OF Chap. lbs Of the Revised Statutes Of the state
of Maine
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08

owe nv whole lie to Burdock Blood
Bitters. Scrofulous sores covered nv
body. seemed beyond cure. b. Il. Is
has made me perfectly well woman.-
MR.. Chas. Hutton. Beryille. Mich.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08

A household necessity--Dr. Thomas
Eclectric Oil Heals burns, cuts, wounds
of any sort; cures sore throat, Group,
catsrrh, asthma; never fails.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08

Dumleigh-I came down the street
with Miss Smiler this afternoon; but the
teams made such noise l couldn't hear
myself talk. Wickers-Thst was awful,
wasn't It, when you enjoy It 80 muchs
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereb, Gives notice that be has
been duly appointed executor Of the hss VIII
ADELiA +. FULLER. hte Of Canton.
In the County Of Oxford, decessed. and gwen
bonds a. the law directs. AL persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased ere
desired 20 present the same for settlement, ana
I'll indebted thersso are requested 70 make pay
ment Immediately. -csov
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08

One OF the best farms In the town OF Sumner
This farm IL going To I've sold. FOR particuisrs
inquire Of Albert ID. Park. South Paris. or write
the subscriber.
q. q. WHITMAN,
~ Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator with
the will annexed ~ the estate OF
AMOS sMILH. late Of Oxford.
In the County OF oxford. decease,i. and given
bonds az the Law directs. AL persons having
demands against the estate of said deceased arr
desircd 20 present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
Feb l5th, ISIS SAMUEL L.. SMITH
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08

The Kentucky Way. Col. Corkrignt-
l unduhstAnd that Majsh Gore Il terribly
Respondent ovuh his failure In business.
Col. Bludso-Yes, sub; the maj.h 10 %
worried ovuh his financial troubles that
he has been driven from drink.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08

Commercial Terms. what IL invest
ment, grandpa "well, It IL giving a
msn g. dinner, and then selling him
O., 900 bill Of goods"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives noticr thar Boz
been duly appointed administrator Of tHr r.t.l
OF
ALBERT y. ROBtNSDN. ate 81 ONfHrI
In the County Of oxford, dccea-ri ami
bombs A. tho law directs Al persons hiss.
demands against the estate ~ salt dcrel..aI d. ..
desired to present the same for settlement. a..
all indebted thereto arr requested 10 maze pa.
ment Immediately,
Jan. 18th, i-ts-. JOHN Il. ROBINSON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed sxecutrix Of the last
will AMI testament OF
JOHN W PERKINS, late OF Brown6eid,
In the County Of oxford. deceased. AMI given
demands against the estate OF said deceascd are
desired Io present the same for settlement, and
al indebted thereto arc requested TO make pay
mcns Immediately.
Feb 18th ls9s. CAROLINE PERKINS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08

Hoods Pills cure nausea, sick head
ache. biliousness and all liver Ills. Price
% cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08

Both Pleased. Brown-Allow me to
have the pleasure Of returning that o
that borrowed the other day. Smith
Thanks. The pleasure Is mine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08

Spring humors, boils, pimples, sores
and all eruptions are promptly cured by
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which thoroughly
purifies the blood, Graduating every
trace Of scrofula.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08
MEssENaER,s NOTICE.


OyrlCK or TIE sHKRrvy ov OXFORD COUNTY.
STATE OF MAINE.
OXFORD. - Canton, Feb. l6sh. A. ID. ls9e.
This II 20 give Notice, that on the 18th day
Of Feb. A. d. ls9s, . Warrant In insolvency
was issued out Of the Court Of Insolvency for said
County Of Oxford, Against the estate Of
HARRY q. DOUGLASS. Of Canton.
adjudgcd 20 BE- an lnsolvept Debtor. on petition
Of SAID debtor. which petition was hled on the
18th day Of Feb. A. d. 1Ss. 10 which last named
date interest on claims In 20 be computed that the
payment OF any debts and the delivery and trans
Ter OF any property belonging 70 said debtor. 10
him or for his use, and the delivery and transfer
Of any property by him are forbidden by law,
that meeting OF the Creditors OF said Debtor.
10 prove their debts and choose one or more As
signees Of his estate will he held n Court OF In.
solvency, 70 DO holden st Paris In said County.
on the 18th day Of March. A. ID. 1885, ut nine O'Clock
In the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date nrst above writ
ten.
"A. BARROws, Sheriff.
- Messenger OF sad Court
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08

"A dose in time saves lives" DR.
Woods Norway Pine Syrup; natures
remedy for coughs, colds, pulmonary
diseases Of every sort.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08
ANNUAL STATEMENT.


QUINCY MUTUAL FIRE ms. Co. Of Quin
cy. Mass Incorporated and commenced basi
ness IN ISL. Charles 4. Rowland. president
William II Fay. SECRETARY.
ASSETS. Dee 81. lsg..
Real estate ownei BY the company,
nnencumbsred ls.soo 90
Loans on bonds and mortgage ,ar-t
Hens 1850 ca
stocks and bonds market value, Sic 81 ca
Loans secured by oollaterals, lO. so ~
Cash IN ONCE and In bank. S.Us IL
Interest due and accrued. 5.s5. =
Premiums In due course OF collection, s,sA 20
A sgregats assets AZ actual value, <6l3,53 -
LIABILITIES. December II. lG7.
Ne; amount OF unpaid Losses and
claims, none
Amount required 70 safely Ne insure
all outstanding risks, us, Sd D.
AL other demands against the CON-
pany, viz. commissions. etc, as. -
Total amount OF liabilities, ts1 ssl ~
surplus over sil liabilities. tSS.lA g.
=. X. TRASH. Dtxaeld, A. y. LEWIS. Frye
burg, Agents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08

No. Riddle: Cubit-
No. 2-Illus,rated Primal Acrostic.
Brooks (Phillips). /. Butterfly. = Rose
8 Orange. I. Orchid. 5. King. q. Star.
No 9.-Arithorcm: Initials-Teicgraph
Crusswortis: T-hackeray, E-dgeworth,
L-sndseer. Eliot, Gladstone, R-uskin.
Austin, Peel, Hayelock.
No. Easy Word Squares:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08
READ oURNEIGHBORs ADVERTISEMENTS
Then come and buy General Merchandise OF US
C.. B. ATWOOD 4 Co., BUCKYIELD. ME.
MEssENGER,s NOTICE.

MEssENGER's NOTICE.
OFFICE or THE sHERIfF OF OXFORD COUNTY.
STATE OF MAINE.
OXFORD, 81 Paris, Jan. s6th. A. ID. ISIS.
This IL to give notice. that on the y6sn gay on
Jan A. ID. lsas a warrant In Insolvency was
issued out OF the court OF Insolvency for said
County of Oxford against the estate OF
JOHN L. BRIDGHAM OF Paris,
adjudged 70 he IN Insolvent Debtor. on petition
Of said Debtor. which petition was hied on the
a6sh dsy Of Jan, A. ID. lsss, 20 which last namen
date interest on claims IL 70 be computed; That
she payment Of any debss and the delivery and
transfer Of any property belonging 70 said debsoi
20 him or for his use, and the delivery and
transfer OF any property by him are forbidden
By law; That meeting Of the Creditors OF said
Debeor, 70 prove their debts and choose one or
more Assi9nees Of his estate. will be held a. 2
Court of Insolvency, To be holden at Paris IN said
County, on the leth day Of Feb, A. ID. lss. n
O'Clock In the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above
THADDEUs CROSS. Sheriff.
- Messenger Of said Court.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08
ton.

Diseased blood, constipation, and Kid.
ney, liver and bowel troubles are cured
by Karl's Clover Root Tea. Sold BY r.
A. 6huftla6. South Paria.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08
STATE OF MAINE.

COUNTY OF OXFORD.
COUNTY TKKAsURkR's OFFICE.
South Paris, Maine, Feb =. lss~.
The following list containing the aggregate
amour, Of costs allowed IN earh criminal case AZ
audited and allowed 1t the Feb adj. trrm lss
of the Court Of County Commissioners for said
County of Orfor,i AMI specifying the court or
magistrate that allowed the same AMI before
whom the case originated Il published In &C
corianoe with the provisions Of Sec 10 OF Chap
lie and OF Sec. I! OF Chap. IN Of the Revised
Statutes OF the State OF Maine:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08
WANTED.

of lubricating Oils. Greases Specialties, etc, on
the market. Liberal terms TO proper party.
TIE ATLANTIC RKFMIxG Co.,
Cleveland, Ohio.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08

SINGLE MACHINE ron eALE.
have for sale Q second band 6hingie Machine
IN god running order. IL win b sold q .
L. q. BILLru0s,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08

Appearances are very deceptive" re-
marked the tenor. "Yes,r replied the
prima donna, especially farewell APP
pearances." h
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08
ARE YOU MADE

miserable BY Indigestion, Constipation,
Dizziness, Loss Of Appetite, Yellow
Skim Shiloh's Vitalizef 10 Q positive
cure. Sold BY F. A. Shurtlef, South
Paris.
A GREAT GERMANS PRESCRIP-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08

The subscriber hereby giyes notice that she has
teen duly appointed sdmini-iratriN OF the
estate %
CHRISTOPHER c TAINrEB, late ot pixhch,
IN the County % ONfori. dcceAEcd, and given
bonds a. the law dirccts. Al persons having
demands against the estate % SAIL deceased Az
,ie-ir,d u present the same Tor settlement, AMI
al indebted thereto aro requested 20 make pay
ment Immediately.
Feb. 18th, lssc. EMILY :. TAlNIkk-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08
The lgly DucklinR.

Why did the ugly duckling cross the
adj Because he wished to get TO the
other side
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08
No. ia-No,-d Character.

No. la-Not~d Character.
Anagrams
I. Flag them In tuchy d. y.
2 o, her fat flies het.
8. Eat by hand tube seat.
l. down the base sob.
s. Bless yn Dan cake.
q. Rude Babel.
:. O. sands pass all my barnA
S. To m, roof brung W. b.
.. BY junk cabs.
10. Nam RACES rider at l. g.
IL. Or the rebel by her chest.
IL All reed Gin.
Is Did fred pave lip Coz
Ia Plain cate cult.
Is. L. nab boss got q
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08

Hives are q terrible torment to the
little folks, and to some older ones.
Easily cured. Doan's Ointment never
fails. Instant relief, permanent cure.
At any drug store, so cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08
M USIC while you wait :

ssll Confectionery. Tobacco AMI Cisars
I will give you n tune IN the Graphophoa.
with every Is cents. wortu YOU buy. You car
hear Band. Banjo. Orchestra. singing, etc.
W. II. WINCHESTER,
a Pleasant 81, south Pan,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08
No. io.-Po-.lcai Enigma.

"a letters
The whole Ii quotation from q tamil
Tar poem by well known American poet
90, 10, 81, IS, IA, IS, 2S, 80, So, :, author
Of the quotation.
80, 80. 81, ~, 4s, 90. the author Of
"Ximena."
Tennyson composed the "a, le, IS, a.,
as, 10. 8, ss, and a poem on "a, 81.
20, 10, %. 20. Ia, 30, so"
/, 20. 90, 10, 20, B, S, Is, wrote short
poem on Burns.
81, 9, IS. 33, Is, IL, %, %, and IA, 90,
3, 80, 80, ii. 81, 40. were connected rs
writers from 1905 10 1918. They were
Englishmen.
4, 40. 80, 22. 4S, author Of "EndymioD. 4"
Miss IL, 10, 40, 81. "a, 10, author Of
"Philip, My King"
81. 90, a6, AZ, 81, 50, author Of The
Evening Cloud.
I6, 10. ~. 9, 2s, SO, wrote poem ad'
dressed TO the author OF our quotation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08
ANNUAL STATEMENT.
ANNUAL STATEMENT.

ANNUAL STATEMENT.
THE METROPOLITAN PLATE GLASS ms.
CO. OF New York Incorporated and com menced
business In lS-4 Eug~ne II. Winslow, Prcsi
Dent :. VIM. Burton Secretary
Capital paid up In cash. 10000 S
ASSETS. DECEMBER 81, lsS..
Real Estate owned by the company,
uniucumbcrcd. tl9n %
S,o~k. ana bonds. market value. s.s.ls2 5.
accounts tue for glas> sold. Is =
Ca-h IN ONCE and In hank, <s.@ NJ
Interest due and accrued. ~ u
Premiums In due course of collection, &.lS ~
Plate Glass on hand. Las -
Aggregate as-ets 81 actual value. 5ls.ss -
LIABILITIES. DECEMBER 81. lss'.
Net amount Of uupaid Losses and
claims, 3" I"
Amour; required 10 safely re insure
al outstanding risks, lS,'S %
AL other demands commissions. etc, B.>s L.
Total amOaut Of liabilities. except
capital stock and net surplus, 1870 Is
Capital actually paid up In cash, 10000 @
surplus beyond capital. sS.ts -
eiGfins net sarples. sis.sss -
J. WALDO NASH. Agent, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08
Two Farms for Sale.

Nv home farm OF = acres Of and, ~ In tillage
ana the rr-t IN wool AMI pasture. one OF thu
best pastures IN Paris. Good fair buildings,
with good cellars under both. Young orchard
OF - apple trees, ~ pear trees, cultivated straw
berries and rasyberrtes grapes and pluTns. 10
apple eions set -four years agO Dore some LAst
wear AMI the orrhart bore The obi year. 10
cakes OF Ice - inches SQUARE. IS Inches thics. al
packed. Maple orchard. Place cuts from - -
IS tons of hAy. have cut two crops on ~
acres for two years Flowing mostly done for
next wear. Can now all but little win a
machine l. al level School house on the farm
IL niles from south Paris. IN Hall district
or viii sell the a T Maxim place Of leo acres,
with a lot % wood AMI timber.
I'm PENLEN.
BOX l.9 south Paris. Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08

To the Honorable the Justice o. the ~rpr'r
Judicial Court. newt O. De holder a. Itr.-.
within and for the County OF DNfOri ami stat
OF Maine. on the ir-t TUESDAY % May .n tN,
year OF our L0r'i one thousand eight huntrr
and ninety eight
Re-p-ctfuIly represents O,lilnon y LIunsH .f
Norway. In the County Of DNfUri THAI be- Wa
married o. Catharine n stevenson AZ Bn hon
IN the Com monwrAlth ~ Ma--arhu-stt- ON tf.
day of February \ ID IFS. that they 'yr.
together a. husband ant wife at aid Bngtt.
and BroOkline iu the STATE II Ma--arhuzstt-
and nj Otishsli In the state - Maine. until "a,
day 81 Marrh. lS-g. that the -si
Tatharins n. Linnell. wholly resarile-- 81 be-
marriage vows and duty. utterly deserted your
l.ibellAnt on the Hay 81 March ISL 40.
absolutely refused o. return g. him That yUgr
Libellant has resided IN thi. state for ten year.
now last past
wherefore he prays hight AMI Justice. and that
he may be- iecreei 4 divorce from the boui- M
matrimony
our ibeIlant further says that he Ia. rs 4.
present residence ~ the -aid Catherine Is
Linnell and that the same cannot Dee a-trrtaiHt..
by reasonable diligence
Dated nj ONfor'i In the County 81 ONfuri. 'H
the state OF Maine. thl- 9Th day OF JauuarF, iU
the year Of our Lord one thousand eight huu.lr't
and ninety eight.
ODILLlON b. LiNNELL-
OXFORD, -.
January p l--
Personally appeared the above nAmei OtiH..
Linnell, and made oath 10 the truth ~ o..
foregoing statement by him subscribed.
Before me,
GEORGE HAZEN.
Notary Public
IA.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08
a BABY,S LIFE SAVED.

A BABY'S LIFE SAVED.
my baby had Group and WAS saved
BY Shlloh's Cure" writes Mrs. ]. B..
Martin Of Huntsville, Ala. Sold BY r.
A. Shurtlef. South Paris.
THE BEST COUGH CURE
ID Shiloh's Cure. A neglected cough 10
dangerous. Stop Il 1t once with Shiloh's
Cure. Sold By r. A. Shurtle6, Sosth
Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08
" MT FL

To hire man and his wife. capable, temperate
and Trustworthy, 70 do the work on my farm In
East Oxford, Me-, for the year commencing
April LIST, lsse Reference required.
GEO. O. ROBINSON,
Is Forest Street,
North Cambridge, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-03-08

No. ll.-Misaing Letter Purrle.
Tsesa.wss.o'g. .h'w'u.w's'U,d,
T-c'i.s.rsl.a'f'f'r'a'd'l';
H.ssish.r'd.h~'a.d'r's'c'gsa'
S.c.e.tsh.s-k'U'n'b't'c'd.y;
T.v.asp, 'iss.i'r'm'ir'v.V'
w's's'r'e'b's'o'p'a.b'y.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-17

naval attaches to the navy yard at Newt
port News resulted in some misunderstand-
ing which the Navy Department regrets.
The course adopted by the department in
extending the facilities to these foreign OBJ
servers is exactly the same as that in vogue
with the great naval powers the world
over. 1t is said that none of them allow
foreign officers to go on board their ships
for extended stay for an inspection of
the discipline equipment and mode of ac-
ton. They are welcome on board at ap-
propriate times as guests, but these social
amenities do not include any official OBJ
servation. The same is true as to navy
yards, torpedo stations. docks, etc. The
foreign observers are welcome as
guests, and the department places no re-
strictions upon their looking over the gen.
eral outward condition of things. But there
is a secret reservation in these yards, and
at torpedo stations, which the officials do
not intend to open to foreign observers.
This also is according to European Gus
toms, where Notifications, dock yards, etc..
are guarded with great care against for
eign observation. The foreign attaches who
visited Newport News carried letter from
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt along the
lire of policy heretofore suggested. 1t asked
that they be given every courtesy in the
public portions of the yards and on ship
board, but it did not contemplate their en-
tering the secret portions of the yard, or
an extended stay on the ships. The at
taches did not expect this 1t appears that
any restrictions placed upon them was due
to the rigid care the local officials
feel called upon TO observe. At the
same time. the authorities here want
this rigid care to be accompan-
led with such judgment and cour-
tesy as will give the foreign observers all
proper facilities. The incident is under
stood to be settled, and 1t is looked upon
as useful in having called attention TO the
extent to which foreign observation will
be allowed
The Navy Department takes exception to
the report that Spanish strategists have
succeeded in sending a second squadron,
under Admiral Villamil to the West Indies
and that 1t is also Off Martinique. Even IL
Continued ON Second PagcJ