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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

Something About WHAT the Fearless Gun
boat Has Done since She Has Been IN
Southern Waters.
Bayard Thatcher OF this city has
received the following letter from Oscar
l.. Lee, an electrician on the gunhoat
Wilmington:
~. S. S. wilmington-The Flag
ship OF Todd's Terrors - OF Santa
Cruz, Del Sur--I will endeavor to
writs you a few lines to let you know
about our little ship. She is a credit
to the city she lie named after. will
now tell you about the Manzanillo
affair. Well. Todd's Terrors are the
following ressels: OHceola, Scorpion,
Hist, Helena, Hornet, Wampatuck, with
the Wilmington as flagship, as our
captain ('roddl is sanior officer.
I've bombarded MRnzanillo aud de-
stioyed THREE big steamers, valued at
something over 1880, O0U, and sank
and destroyed the following gunboats:
Cuba Espana twoodl. 800 TINS. 2 guns;
Estrelier (steell, 40 tons, ! 5s-inch
Nordenfildt machine gun and one j.
FOUNDER Maxim gun; Chiquita. same
as Estrelier: Cometa tHteell, 43 tons,
one l-pnunder maxim gun; Gavieba,
same as Comsta; Pouton, TOO tons or
over, four 5-incn rapid lire guns. anu
several other heavy guns. We'll, we
destroyed and burnt and sank all of
these and set ira TO and destroyed all
| the lower portion of the city and
| burned all the storshousvH full of
stures, and killed over 400 people and
wounded over 200.
1--WE theu hauled off aud took little
| needed rest and tho next day We wenI
to Santa Cruz and boinbarded block
house aud barracks. 1t was something
beautiful to SEQ the Wilmington q
shells bursting over the roofs and
| taking part of them away. Also, after
tuishing up there. We then cut the
cable at Santa Cruz Del Sur. The
next day We got under way and went
very near Man2anillo and cut the cable
at Jucuro, destroying all communication
on the sontheast portion of tho island,
the Wilmington cutting them all. and
furthermore, we had TO drag tho cotton
to find them. Through all this we
never lost or had wounded man.
II have piece Of each of those
cables to send you, so that you can put
them on exhibition in some prominent
place in your esteemed and benevolent
city.
'The Wilmington has the following
to her credit:
'Bomb srdment and sinking OF twt
gunboats at CardenHs.
1.-The capture Of several prizes.
'Dispersing of Spanish cav airy anC
landing ammunition at Mariel, and con
yoying army of occupation to Santiago
'BombaTding and destroy ing yesselI
aud gunboats at Manzanillo, at SHntt
Cruz Del Sur, and cutting four CABLES
CAN this was done by tha dare devi
Wilmington and Todd's Terrors.
"Well, have nothing else Of an,
Importance, but / hope the people o
Wilmington will uss their influence &
get our ship up there again, and the.
will see a fighting ship. fighting crew
and fighting captain. ?"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

At about 0.30 o'clock .on Saturday
John Williams, aged 10 years, OF No.
lib Cade street, was drowned while
bathing with number OF companions
ut the sluics In the Brandywine near
the works Of the Chicago Wire Co.
From what ccan be learned the boys
had been swimming about the sluice
for only short time, when Williams
went out beyonu his depth, and, 1t ia
thought, was seized with crainps.
Some of his companions made an effort
to save him, bat they were not SUCCESS.
full and he was drowned very quickly.
The body was recovered Sunday morn
ing,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

"How fresh and rosy you look, Nora"
exclaimed Isabel, who had just returned
from the beach, and was greeting her friend.
Yes. dear" replied Nora, IL am feeling
splendidly. and mamma says have All
alarming Appetite"
where IN the world have you been since
/ saw your"
land have worked hard every day. But /
have been taking that wonderful medicine,
Hoods Sarsaparilla, and it has done me, oh,
so much good. You see | always like to
feel we'll when / go away, and leave foI
the mountains next week."
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11
FUNERAL OF mn. WILLIAM prpr
Took Place in Philadelphia Saturd ay \
Informant SIIIuIIY RrIYaIa.

informant strictly frfvata.
Philadelphia. Pa, Aug. G. =
funeral of DIR. William Pepper,
eminent physician and scientist
died in California week ago,
place here today. Private sery|
were held at his late residence,
1911 Spruce street, after WI
public services were held at st. Jal
Protestant Episcopal Church.
The interuient was in the Laurel
cemetery, and was strictly private.
following we're the honorary h
bearers; William Plat Pepper, d
Isaac J. Wistur. Edward H. Ulur|
New York, william J. Latta. 4
Daniel II. Hastings. Mayor Churs|
Warwick. DIR. 8. Weir Mitchell, I'd
senting the trustees of tbs Unive|
Of Pennsylvania; DR.. James Ty|
representing this medical faculty of
University of Pennsylvania; Fredd
Fraley, representing the Aimed
Philosophical Society Joseph g. I'D
garten. representing the Philade|
Free Library; ex- United States s
tor George T.. Edmunds. represed
the Philadelphia NJ useums; l.. A
Widener, representing the PhiladeI|
Exposition Association; Hamptvl
Carson, representing the Ge
Alumni Society of the Univers'
Pennsylvania, and Daniel Baugh, n
seuting the department of archet
and palsontology of the Universal
Pennsylvania.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

.'Aiy dear Rose" said Miss MacIver,
where did you acquire that brilliant COM
The beautiful girl OF eighteen. whom knew
twenty years ago" My friend" replied
the lady addressed. sit is not me you are
mplimenting. but 'Glenn's wonderful
sulphur Soap Have you never before
witnessed its effect? There is nothing i'm
possible to Its powers as a beautitier." Be-
ware of connterfeits. Sold by druggists
The fair Rose was right and she might also
have mentioned the fact that Hills Instan-
taneous Hair Dye" gives as much satisfac-
iion when applied to the gray head as the
"Sulphur Soap" does to the pale discolored
features. II is cheap. safe md sure.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

Garfield D. Carlisle. Philadelphia
law student, had q thrilling experience
on the Delaware River last week. He
started out alone in 24foot racing
yacht from Billingsnort for Delaware
City. The wind died out soon after
the start He worked his way down
slowly and struck n nquall off this
city. he sought refuge near the mouth
of the Christiana and by hard work
kept the boat right side M. On the
third day he reached his destination,
much the wiser for his experience,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

Dover, Aug. s.--The FIRST days
registration here was very light. In
the Second election district of the
Second Representative district, &c per-
sons registered; in the First election
district of the Fifth Representative
district, 40 registered, and in the
Second election district OF the Filth
Representative district, IL registered.
One person who applied for regis,
tration said be did not know he would
have to pay a fec OF 81.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

Jacksonville, ILL.,. Aug. 6.--Rd
child's clearinghouse, Ellioock's
tion rooms, Andre & Andres cd
store, Joseph Tomlinson's cloth
house and three other stores have
destroyed by fire. The I. o. Q
Temple occupied the upper rooq
the Tomlinaon Building, and
everything but the books. The
damage lie 1895, 600.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11
FIRST r. aIsrRArIoN par.
Passed on Quietly, Only 025 Persons Quail
fyinr TO Vote,


tying TO Vote.
The first registration day, which was
last Saturday, passed oil very quietly,
only about 925 persons qualifying to
vote at the coming primary and general
elections. 1t is supposed that the re-
quiremeut OF fee of 81 prevented some
from registering, and the fact that there
are four more days on which it may be
done, doubtless matte others easy on
the subject. 1t is worthy of note that
man must be registered in order to
vote at the primaries of his own party
and that to do 30 he must qualify on
one of the two remaining registration
days this month, namely, the 18th
or Goth.
The law worked very satisfactorily
on Saturday, and there were fow IL any
disputes An unofficial List OF the re-
suit gives total OF 9l2 white and 10
coiored persons registered, as follows:
White-First district, l2; %, 8; Sd.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

Easton, Md, Aug. ga dwelling at
Sherwood, owned by Mrs. Mary Il.
Hazlett aud occupied by Richard
Hunt, wac burned on Saturday morn
ing. A grandson of Mr.. Hunt was
awakened by the smoke and found the
kitchen in lames. The family barely
escaped with their lives and saved
nothing. The fire ia attributed to a
defective fius. The building was q
large one and was insured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

Three trains passed through this city over
the p. w. a. b. railroad Sunday night and
this morning Carrying troops, horses and
equipments from Tampa, Florida and Cuba.
through without stopping at II O'clock, and
this was followed by the train containing
troops at 1926 o'clock this morning. This
train was stopped in this city to allow Mrs
Grace Baker of Philadelphia to greet her
son. W. w. Baker, a member of the Sixth
Cavalry. The son was on tho platform of
the train and as soon as the train Stacked up
he jumped OF and embraced his mother.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

New YORK. Aug. ga dozen ain
hulanoes from tbs Red Cross Society
have arrived at Montauk Point, and
Col. Forwood is going on with bis
preparation for the care Of the sick
soldiers who ara to arrive from San.
tiaRo. There may be trouble in ob.
tanning an ample supply OF watar. The
work OF driving the wells is progressing
slowly. At present IL looks as il the
water works will be the main draw.
badk to the camp. When the works
are completed. however. it is generally
expecteh that there will BIS supply Of
water for 90. troops, as we'll na
thousands of horses and muleH.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

Thomas 0. Fray, ngcd 30 years. ilagman
and extra conductor on the r.. W. q B, rail-
road. struck a projecting bolt OH Saturday
evening at Perryville and sustained severe
engaged in turning gig lamp when the
train backed aud be fell striking the bolt.
He Yas taken to his home, No. 4iO East
Tenth street
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11
national Mheur s,nrss.

London, Eng, Aug. s.-The "a
mentnry committee appointed u
quire into the question of nat
wheat stores reports that 1t is
ioundly impressed with the imI
importance of such concerns lbs N
for national defence. and rscomll
the appointment Of o royal oomm]
to deal with the matter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

San Francisco, CAL, Aug. 9. :
Tracy OF Australia and Frank Me-
nell of Oakland, CAL, met Last
heforo tho Olympic Athletic Oh
this city, 10 the presence u, ;, 00D
tatora. Tracy landed a ligh
right-hand swing on the point Of
Jaw 10 the 18th round, which
lifted Mcdonnell off his feet; al
he failed to rise within the presc
10 seconds, the Australian
awarded the decision. McConuel
a lotto q fayorite.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11
ms siGRTiESDhNaE RED..
Aubrey Charles of Delaware County Was
struck in the Face by Flying Acid and

struck in the Face by Flying Acid and
glass.
Aubrey Charles. young man. lies at the
homeopathic Hospital in serious condi-
day ut Concord, Delaware county, Pa. lie
was employed at PennociS Sharpless' cream
cry and was engaged in experimenting with
an apparatus to test milk. Suddenly an
explosion occurred and flying sulphuric acid
and fragments Of glass were forced into his
face and ewes.
His wounds were dressed as well as posi-
BILE at the time and he was brought to the
Homeopathic Hospital in this city as a pri-
yate patient. There, it is reported, he
is doing as well as could be expected. HIS
sight is very seriously endangered but it i:
hoped to be able to save that of one eye.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11
Flag on A. o. U. w. Ha,I.

A handsome American flag was
raised with appropriate ceremony at
A. o. U. W. Hall, Ninth and Market
streets, on Saturday night. Addresses
were made by Ebep N. Baldwin. Hugh
Y. Browne, Howell S. England and
William s. Prickstt. Music was fur.
nished by the First Regiment Band
and there was fine display Of fire.
works,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

Summonsss have been issued for the
defendants in the divorce suits of
David J. Smith va. Mary ]. Smith,
Margaret 7. Bacon va. Morris NJ. Bacon
and Mabslle l.. Caulk VS.. Fletcher
Caulk 10 appsar at the September term
! Of Superior Court
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11
MERoaASDIsE BUKs Ed.
A Costly Fire on Oswald Quay, Ham
Friday Evening.

Hamburg, Gsr., Aug. Ga I'll
Oswald quay, last night, originate
spontaneous combustion amid col
destroyed over 1000, QUO marks |
Of merchandise.
The fire involved goods brougl|
the steamers Bolivia, Iiungarial
Valesia. The German steamer Iiol
Capt. Bruhn, arrived at IInmbul|
August I'll, from Nav Orleans. /
German steamer llungBrin. 4
Kraft, arrived at Hamburg on AID
lst. from st. Thomas. The Ge1
steamer Vnlesia. Capt. Mans. ard
at Hamburg on August 18th, fruu
Thomas.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11
Statements Of ths Bank OF spain.

Madrid, Spain, Aug. 8.--The state
msnt of the Bank of Spain for the
week ending last Saturday shows tho
following changes: Gold in hand, 10 I.
creased !. 300, 600 prsetas silver In hand,
decreassd o, 0S3, 500 pesetas; notes 10
circulation, increased 16, 1928, 900 pesetas.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

London. Eng, Aug. s.---A dispatch
from Lloyd's agent at ST. John y, N.
f., says he regards the reported wreck
OF transatlantic line steamship in ths
Straits of Belle isis as being without
foundation 10 fact.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11
Death Of Northumberland Poland.

AshsriIle. NO, Aug. s.-Brigadier.
General John s. Poland died here to-
day OF fevsr contracted at Chickamauga.
The remains will he taken to his home
10 New York State.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

. Mesainu. Island of Sicily, Aug. G. :
Theirs was a severe earthquake ehook
here at 2.33 a. IN. todHy. The 10.
hahitanta were panic stricken, but no
damage was done.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

Fortify feeble lungs against winter bIast.
with hale,s Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache. Drops cure in one
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

Died Two Months After weddins|
Pottsville, Ia, Aug. 8. Willia|
6. Yuennling of the brewing IN
y. q. Yusngling & Son died last
ing. lie was married two months
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

Washington. Aug. s.-Prof.
Morrill,, chief Of the forecast dir
OF the Weather Bureau, died her
night ut typhoid fever. He oams
from Atlanta, anu had been EMP
by the Weather bureau for 19I
lie leaves q mother and widow
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. s.-The
bartholomew Lampert is dead, MI
illness OF eight months. lie wa
siding elder of the Northern II
district of the German Nett
Church, and q member OF the
mittee on missions ami ghurcl
tension of the Methodist General
terence.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

Munich, BAVARIA Aug. b. A
patch from the Villa Ebors, all
sing, near this place, announcs|
death Of George Maurice EbeI1
Egyptologist and novelist. lls|
born In Berlin in 1897.
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Victor Bixby of Meredith, N. H.,
was the guest of George Jenkins Sun
day He was driving from Meredith
to Barre.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet in
the parlors of Grace church Wednes-
day afternoon, September 14th. So
cial tea as usual.
There was a large audience at the
Congregational church last Sunday
morning. The organ was played by
Prof. c. II. Morse of the Plymouth
church, Brooklyn, n. Y. Prof. Morse
is one OF the best organists in the coun-
try and it is a rare pleasure to hear
him. The choir also aid splendid
work. The singers were Joseph Teb-
belts. A. T. Clark, Chas. Dimick,
bass, Mrs. J. NJ. Sawyer, Mrs. Marcia
Teller, soprano, Mrs. O II. Stevens,
Miss Lottie Davis, altos, E f. Mum,
c. c. Morris, tenors. 1t being com
muniOn Sunday there was no regular
sermon, the pastor, Rev. H. T. Barn
ard, making a short address instead,
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-09-09

Newton l. Howard of Preston, Ia,
is visiting his sister, Mrs. Lucy Smith,
and other relatives here.
c. J. Bell of Walden, grand master
of the state Grange, drove through
here Sunday with his family, making a
short stop with Edgar Hunt and fami-
ly. He was on his way home from
Lake Mitchell, where he had been on
a several days ouCing and to attend a
Grange meeting. Mr.. Bell will soon
make the Bradford Grange visit.
The Caledonia County Fair at St.
Johnsbury Sept 13, IA and 10, Is the
oldest and one of the best fairs held in
the state. Thousands of people 1T
tend every year to see the various ag-
ricultural and live stock exhibits The
management have spent almost twice
as much money this year in securing
attractions which include trained ami
mails, acrobatic trapeze work, side
splitting presentation of the trick
house, Japanese day fire works, bal
loon ascension, improved phonograph,
concerts by two bands, and the best
trutting ever seen on the st. Johnsbury
track.
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A Recital.

Miss Maude Huntley Clarke will give
a recital in Village Hall next We'd
nesday evening, assisted by Miss Edith
Bruce Jones, reader; I. N. Shufelt of
st. Johnsbury. basso, and Mrs. Ger
! trude Mckenzie of Providence, r. l.,
| pianist. With the exception of Mr..
/ Shufelt the above talent is so we'll
known here that it is hardly nece ssary
to say anything in their praise. The
concert will be an excellent one. Miss
Clark has so well pleased the people
# st. Johnsbury. where-she has been
singing for several Sundays pas < that
she has been engaged to sing soprano
IN the South church, her engagement
TO begin Week from Sunday. The st.
Johnsbury Republican recently sp oke
of her as follows
Maude Huntley Clarke, Bradford's well
known soprano, sang most accepta bly,.
Miss Clarke has a voice of remark able
range, tleXibility and sweetness
Miss Jones took part in musicale in
Randolph last week given by Miss M.
Blanche Sparhawk, and the following
is what the Herald and News Of that
town says of her:
The readings by Miss Jones found
pleasant interludes of sounds not set to
music, but quite as attractive to some
I ears as melody itself. Miss Jones is more
than an elocutionist, as she is an imper-
senator and actress of high ability. She
has never been excelled in town. We ex-
pect to hear from her in the future.
Mr.. Shufelt is one of St. Johnsbury's
best singers, and is certain to please q
/ Bradford audience. He has strong
voice of remarkable sweetness and it
is pleasure to hear it. Mrs. McKen-
zie is an accomplished pianist and her
work will be well done. Recital will
begin at s O'clock. Admission % cts.
to all parts of the house. All seats re-
served and tickets will be on sale to-
morrow at V. A. Doty & Co.'S.
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Death of Jabez G. Goodhue.

Died in Bradford, Sept. 4, Jabez e
Goodhue, aged SO years and 5 months
Mr.. Goodhue was born in Deertleld
N. H., in 1915, being the fifth in fam
lily of eleven children, of these but
one survive him. His early training
was such as to form character noted
for its sterling traits. Quite early IN
| life he went to work in a Woolen man
ufactory and followed this occupation
for several years, being for a number
of them overseer in the Washington
mills in Lawrence, Mass. Wh1e u
Lawrence he married Myra P. Morris
of Vershire, VT, who survives hln4
and few years later bought farm i'll
Vershire and moved his family there.
Here for "a years he resided, a arespecf
ed and honored citizen, holding from
time to time public positions of trust
and responsibility.
In 1889 the family moved to brat!-
ford, where he has since resided. Mr.,
GOOdhue possessed rare literary tai
ents and was frequent correspondent
of the papers, some of his writings
having been quite widely copied. He
was often called upon to supply the
place of the regular pastor in the
preaching service and his sermons
were noted for depth of thought and
the spirit of faith and devotion per-
yading them. For many years he has
been an active member of the COngre-
gational church and Sunday school. A
man of the most scrupulOus honesty
and integrity of character his individu-
ality was impressed upon even the
most casual acquaintance. Or deep
ly religious nature he has given to the
world the example of an earnest
Christian life growing daily more like
Christ's. After the cares Of his farm
were removed he passed a great por-
tion of his time in religious meditation
and prayer. While never fOrgetful of
those about him, ever ready with a
smile and CHEEKY word for al, with a
most intense love for his family and
apparently keen enjoyment Of life,
yet he lived life Of prayer and devo-
ton. With the Bible as his constant
companion and great love for the
church of Christ his latter days were
peaceful and glorious. One source of
considerable anxiety to him was that
he might live to be unable to attend
divine worship. His faith and trust in
God were remarkable, all fear Of death
seemed to have passed from him and
he welcomed the messenger thaJcalled
him home, fully Believing that he
sIl99 sh99g1a hsi,as-gaS 9s with qe n a greet rect
was such as befitted 4 man who
walked with God" In the full pos
session of his mental powers he folded
his hands and closed his eyes for his
last sleep on earth and without a
struggle or groan passed into the pres,
ence of his Saviour whom he so devot-
edly loved. Fitting indeed that this
aged Christian to whom the House OF
the Lord was 50 precious should enter
the Heavenly courts on a beautiful
Sabbath morn.
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Specia1 Announcements.

Obituary Notices and Resolutions, 3 cents
per line. Reading Notices under Special
Announcement 10 cents a line, each inser-
ton; among locals, 20 cents. Card of
Thanks, 80 cents.
All purely business notices published in
our reading columns, and all advertise
ments of church, Sunday-schoOl and other
fairs, excursions, etc., where money is eX-
pected to be realized, will be charged for
at our regular rates. Editorial notices of
such affairs will be published free.
WANTED. A good capable girl to do
housework. Apply to Mrs. f. o.
Leonard.
LOST on the road between Bradford
and Piermont, Sunday, Aug. 28th, a
light colored ladies' outside garment.
The finder will be rewarded by leav-
ing the same at the OPINION office.
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GEORGE Day IN Boston.

H. @. McDuffee received a letter
yesterday morning from his son, Er-
nest b., of Boston which contains
mention of a meeting with George
Day, former well-known Bradford
boy, now one of Uncle Sans gallant
sailor boys. Mr.. Day called at the of
flee of the Hecla Powder Co., where
Mr.. McDuffee is employed, and the
two greeted each other as old school
mates in the Bradford Academy. The
letter stated that Day was stationed
ths sia @RtrSer On the IGp0Ea Sa
NJ iol I n9ntn <o, dAst They
went to the theatre together Tuesday
evening. Day was just back from Gu
ba where he had been for some time
with the blockading squadron. Nc
Duffee spoke of him as being fat and
looking fine.