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FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

Intense detection prevails among the
Chinese, who regard the concessions
TO Russia as the beginning of the end.
Elections throughout Cuba were fare
ical in character. In one district, sup
posed to contain 1000 voters, fewer than
GO ballots were cast.
In the riot in the Yildiz palace bar
racks at Constantinople, which was
caused by discovery OF plot to kill
the sultan, 100 men were killed.
Word comes from San Juan, Porto
Rico, that the entire autonomist min
istry has resigned.
Engineer Merritt's body was recov.
cred from the wreck Of the Maine in
Havana harbor.
In Cuba Spanish soldiers have de-
stroyed "a farms, sugar cane mill, a
coffee plantation, some barracks and
two hospitals.
Tzortzis and Karditza, who attempt
cd TO assassinate King George of Greece
and his daughter, Princess Marie, on
February &c, were both found guilty
and sentenced to death.
A decree has been issued by Capt,
Gen. Blanco revoking the reconcentra-
ton order in Havana, Matanzas, Pinar
del Rio and Santa Clara, the four west
ern provinces of Cuba
In Paris the court of appeals says
that Emile Zola, sentenced to 12
months Imprisonment, shall not IN.
dergo any punishment.
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THEN HE TAINTED.
The Young Man Found Miss Gertrude
In, but She Was Not His
Fair Gertie.

One evening not long ago a st. Joseph
young man, who is quite well known in So
ciety, started out to call on young lady
who lives in the eastern part of the city.
The young man had but recently met the
charmer and had never been to see her lie
did not anticipate any difficulty, however,
in finding the young lady's home, as he had
received careful directions from those who
had been there. In due time he arrived in
the neighborhood in which the young lady
lived. He was undecided as to the exact
house he was seeking, but after some hesita-
ton he selected that which he felt positive
was the young lady's place of abode. A
ring of the bell brought big darby nanny
to the door.
as Miss Gertrude in?" queried the caller
Eyes, sir; step i'm" was the answer, and
the young man was ushered into the parlor
1t seems that he was too deeply engrossed
with antcipations Of pleasure to follow to
make close scrutiny, else he would have OBJ
served that surroundings were not just what
he had reason to expect. After a few mo-
ments the young man was aroused by
deep and powerful voice, Enthusiastically that
of the negro NANNY, and its tone left no
question of the relationship between the
speaker and the person allied.
"Gertie, ,ddar's man in here what wants
to see yo'.
In moment "Gertie," who resembled the
ace of spades in color, came into the room
and the young man fainted.-St. Joseph
(Mo.) News.
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THE EAST.

The death of Anton J.. Seidel, aged
As, the celebrated musical director, oc-
CURED suddenly in New York of poison
ing, probably resulting from eating
fish.
The New York Legislature has appro-
priated 100000 for a contingent war
fund.
In Marshall, Pa, William Hillman
shot and killed Birdie Spiegel because
she refused to marry him and then
killed himself.
James J.. Wolcstt, former chancellor
Of Delaware, died at his home in Dover,
aged Sc years.
In Boston IS OF the larger local banks
have ceased to do business through the
clearing house.
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sPAIN's REPLY.
Substance Of CabieGram Received
from United states Minister
woodford.

Washington. April 2.-The following
official statement Of the contents OF the
cablegram received from Minister
woodford Thursday night is made pub
lie:
That the Spanish government has placed
al the disposal OF the governor-seneral the
credit Of 100000 pesetas {6oo.eO to the
end that the country pepole may return at
once and with success to their labors.
The Spanish government will accept
whatever assistance to feed and succor the
necessitous may be sent from the United
States in accordance with the plan now
In operation.
Spain proposes TO confide the prepare
ton fer an honorable and stable peace to
the insular parliament, without whose con-
currence the Spanish government would
not be able to arrive at the final result. II
being understood that the powers reserved
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For the ensuing biennial period the
revenues Of Iowa have been fixed by the
state senate at 50, 100000.
The wife of Robert Ford, Of Conkling.
Tenn, gave birth to four girls.
In San Francisco the earthquake
shock damaged the Mare Island navy
yard TO the extent of $4,000.
Brig. Gen. Wheeler, commanding the
First brigade Of the Illinois national
guard, has resigned ut the request OF
Gov. Tanner.
Fire destroyed the entire plant OF tho
American Biscuit company in San Fran
cisco, causing a loss of S150,O0o.
The death OF Alice Mitchell occurred
In the insane asylum at Bolivar, Tenn.
She became notorious for numbering
Frida Ward on January 25, 1898, in a
fit of jealousy growing out of n pervert-
ed affection.
Ex-Gov. John +. st. John, of Kansas,
the prohibition nominee for president
in 1884, has renowned the cold water
party and joined the populists.
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DOINGS OF WEEK
What Has Happened Throughout
the Civilized World.
A WEEKS NEWS CONDENSED
A Complete Review Of the Happenings
of the Past Seven Days in This
aud All Foreign Lands.
A WEEKS NEWS CONDENSED
GIVEN IN THE PRESS DISPATCHES
FIFTY-HFTH CONGRESS.

Proceedings of First Regular Session.
Senator Allen (Neb.) introduced q
resolution in the United States senate
on the Goth recognizing the independ-
ence of the CubaA republic, Senator
Rawlins (Utah) proposed a resolution
declaring war on Spain, Senator For
aker (O.) introduced one providing for
armed intervention in Cuba, and Sena-
tor Frye (Me.) introduced a resolution
demanding that Cuba be made free.
Seventy-four private pension bills were
passed. In the house a number of Gu
ban resolutions were introduced, among
them one by Mr.. Marsh Qll) declaring
war on Spain.
A resolution was reported in the
United States senate on the 30th re-
questing the president to send TO the
senate all of the consular correspond
cnce relating TO the conduct of the war
in the island of Cuba, the condition of
the people and other matters relating
thereto. The bill for the civil govern
ment of Alaska was passed and the
sundry civil appropriation bill was re-
ported. In the house several resolu-
tons were introduced to recognize the
independence of Cuba and the naval ap-
preparation bill was considered.
A discussion on the Cuban question
took place in the United States senate
on the 31st ult., after which 35 pages OF
the sundry civil appropriation bill were
disposed of. Senator Lodge (Mass.)
introduced bill for the acquisition of
one or all of the Danish West India
islands-St. Croix, St. Thomas and St.
John-as a coaling station. In the
house Mr.. Wheeler (Ala.) introduced
bin appropriating 100000 to feed the
Cuban non-combatants who have been
concentrated in cities, and Mr.. Hull
Qa.) introduced bill increasing the
medical force of the army by the add-
ton of IS assistant surgeons.
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H0nOrs to the Dead.

Pittsburgh, Pa, March 31.-The body
OF Lieut.. Friend w. Jenkins, of he
Maine, reached Pittsburgh shortly be-
fore six o'clock Wednesday morning
and was met by detail of the Penn
sylvania naval reserve. With squad
of mounted police as escort, the body
was carried to the Allegheny post Office,
where it was laid in state. The funeral
services were the most elaborate and
eventful of any similar occasion in
Pittsburgh's history. All flags were
half-masted. and during the passage of
the funeral cortege all bells were toIled.
The remains were inferred in Cnion-
dale cemetery.
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REACHES PORTO RICO.
The Formidable spanish Torpedo
FiotIIIa Said TO Have Come into
American Waters.

Madrid. April 2.-The Spanish tor.
pedo flotilIa has arrived at Porto Rico.
The fotilla consists of three torpedo
boats, three torpedo boat destroyers
and troop ship. The vessels sailed
March %. and have thus taken nine
days 10 make the trip across the At
lantic. This was better time than was
expected. April 2 was the date naval
officers fixed Tor their arrival. Their
quick passage is probably due TO the
fact that they met nothing but good
weather and had no accidents.
The feet consists Of the torpedo
catcher Furor. 406 tons. Command
err d. Garlior and 70 men; torpedo
catcher Plu,on. $50 tons, Commander
p. Nasquez and ~ men; torpedo catch
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Troops to Dry TOrfugas.

Washington, March 30.-By direc-
ton of Gen. Miles, commanding the
army, orders were issued Tuesday for
the transfer of the Twenty-fifth regi-
ment of infantry to the Dry Tortugas.
The fact that this regiment is made up
of colored troops is regarded as quite
significant in showing the purpose Of
the war department to concentrate col
ored troops in the vicinity of Cuba, in
asmuch as it is recognized that the
negro is better able to withstand the
Cuban climate than the white man.
There are three other colored regiments
in the army. Their aggregate colored
strength is 2,1SS.
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PROPOSITION 2.
LIVER MEDICINE CERTIFICATES.

Write us LIST How long you have known,
used or sold DIR. NJ. A. Simmons Liver Medi-
ciEe. end State Diseases 1t cured. 81 Give
names of those cured. 4th State the differ.
the strength and action of J. II. Zeilin
h Co.'S Liver Regulator and the Chatta-
nooga Medicine Co. q "Black Draught," both
of which contain Woody Bulbs of Roots and
cents per package, and should not retail at
over 10 cents IL consumers are not imposed
upon, while DIR. NJ. A. Simmons Liver Medi-
cine, made from the purest and most care
the Bulbs of the Roots and Stems Of the
Herbs by our secret process extracted and
thrown away, cannot be sold at less than rs
cents. The reason Of the difference is this:
enjoined J. H. zeilin / Co. from manufact-
uring and selling medicine under the name
, Of "Dr. simmons' Liver Medicine"
Zeilin's answer 70 our bill said, the medi-
cine was designed as "cheap negro medi.
cine for the negroes of the Mississippi Val.
ley" And Zeilin's manager testified in tho
case, and Zcilin's advertisements said THAT
all the Liver Medicine they make is made by
evidence could there be that all their Liver
Medicine Is cheap negro medicinei"
Again, the United States Court, In the
aeiiin case a. knoxvills. Tenn, enioined the
BLACK Draught' from penetrating fraud
by using the words constituting our trade
name, ana BLACK Dr0ught" was not known
till after 1875; yet they falsely advertise that
II was established in 1910, and fitch our trade
by allowing their customers to untruthfully
represent 1t as the same as our genuine arti.
Gle. they giving color of truth to the de-
ception by publishing the picture of a DR..
simmons on their wrapper, thereby asso-
ciating their article with our DR., NJ, A. Sim
mons Liver Medicine, which he established
In 1910, and every package Of which has
borne his picture since 1870.
On receipt OF letter enclosing recently
taken Photograph we will mail YOU q 81 "a
Package Liver Medicine GREY.
G. +. SIMMONS MED. CO.,
ST. LOUIS, Mo-
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err Terror, 4C6 tons, Commander T. de
La Rocha. and ~ men; torpedo boat
Rayo, 120 tons, Commander Rio and
~ men; torpedo boat Azor, 100 tons,
Commander Il. De Eguin and &c men,;
torpedo boat Ariete, 100 tons, Com
mander NJ. Somoza and &c men; trans
port Cuidad de Cadiz.
Washington, April NAVAL officers
generally conccde the fact that there
is decided element of danger in the
presence of a torpedo fleet within a
reasonable distance of cur shores, and
many of them regret that the fleet has
been permitted to come. Their light
draught and rapid speed make these
boats especially dangerous, and it was
suggested that they might be able,
after leaving Porto Rico, to run UNI
noticed into Havana harbor, where
they would be material addition to
SPANS naval strength.
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Just as woman thinks She has demon
s,rated her fitness for position in the
front rank Of human progress some
thing always seems to interfere with
her calculations. There is, the case of
the Indiana young woman who eX-
ploded a dynamite cartridge with a
hairpin as an example. If accidents of
this kind can happen, what is woman
to do in case of war? Does anyone eX-
pect that she will consent to go into
battle without hairpins?
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There is a chimney 40 feet high
running up from the separating de-
partment of the assay Office on Wall
street, New York 1t was built in 1854.
Its inner lining of fire brick was found
last fall to be in bad condition. Some
months ago the work of replacing the
lining was begun, and few days ago
it was completed. From the old fire
brick 50 standard ounces of gold and
$50 standard ounces of silver, together
worth $1,000, were extracted.
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Forhids the Divorced to Wed.

New York, April 2.-After nearly six
years of labor the joint commission APP
pointed by the general convention of
the Episcopal church in 1892 for the pur-
pose of revising the constitution and
canons of the church has completed its
task. One of the subjects which is sure
to stir up strife in the church at large
is the revision of the canon on marriage
so as to forbid the marriage of either of
divorced pair during the lifetime of
the other.
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A very easy way to account for the
first natives Of the new world is to adopt
the theory that the aborigines came
from Asia to America. The American
museum of natural history will in {
short time send expeditions to visit ant
live for time among the tribes of the
northwest corner of America. This
study of their modes of life and com
parison of their implements and skele
tens will be carried through at least
ten tribes, and proofs of their descent
from tribes that came over Behring SCI
10 this continent may, or may not, bt
Established.
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Dueiists MortaIIy wounded.

Waco, Tex, April 2. -Friday evening
W. c. Brann. editor of the Iconoclast,
and Capt. NJ. T. Davis met and fought
revolver duel. The combatants met just
at six O'Clock Friday afternoon on
South Fourth street, in front of the
Cotton Belt ticket Office, and after ex-
changing few words both began
emptying their revolvers into each
others body. When the battle was over
Brann was found to be perforated in
the left lung, the left ieg and the right
foot; Davis was shot through the right
lung and through both of his arms.
The surgeon says both men are likely
to die
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FRISCO SEVERELY SHAKEN.
Heavy Loss In Navy Yard at Mare
Island Caused by Earthquake
Other Damage Results.

Vallejo, Cal, April Work on the
navy yard has been shut down and the
100 employees are idle on the streets
of Vallejo. A conservative estimate of
the damage done at the navy yard by
the earthquake is placed at $150,O0O.
Only two buildings on the Mare Island
navy yard escaped damage, the adj
ministration building and ordnance
storehouse and workshop.
San Francisco, March 31.-A severe
shock of earthquake was felt here at
The leader., 1898-04-06

Among the cigarmakers now work
ing at West Tampa, Fla, is a man
named Ricardo, who ten months ago
was worth $4,000, 600 or 100000. At
that time he was a resident of Cuba,
owning a great deal Of property in Ha-
yana, besides much tobacco land. Short
ly after Weyler's arrival in the island
he was accused Of giving aid and com
fort to the revolutionists. He was ban
ished, his property contiscated and now
he earns $40 per month.
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TRADE SITUATION.
Our Complicated Foreign Relr tons
Fail to Have the Depreciating ES-
feet Anticipated by Some.

New York, April 1.-R. G. Dun & Co.,
in their weekly review of trade, say:
''In spite of foreign conditions since the
destruction of the Maine February 10. fail
ures in three months are smaller than In
the first quarter of any year since 1886; the
ratio of defaulted liabilities to payments
through clearing houses has been the
smallest for that quarter stree 1881; the
average of liabilities per firm in business
has been the smallest since $780, and
the average of liabilities per failure has
been lower than ever before in any quarter.
II is especially significant that the failures
for less than S1G0,6GG without material de-
crease in number, were 20 per cent. smaller
than last year in manufacturing, and "a
per cent. smaller In trading. The war
cloud, which many inferred must have
greatly increa sed commercial disasters,
does not appear to bave any such effect as
yet, 'and while there is some decline in the
new orders for Industries, nearly all live
works are covered 50 far ahead that the
difference is not felt.
Rates for money have advanced, and
the six per cent. which used to be the
ruling rate In active times again prevails,
which compels many spectators to liqui-
date. But the imports of gold go far to
prevent any real anxiety. Moreover, al
though part of the hypothecated exchange
on Europe las been sold and ordered
against it, there Is known to be about $780,,
100000 more yet In the banks at New York,
and So, 100000 in other cities, against which
gold is liable to be imported because there
Is small prospect of any better settlement.
Wheat has declined slightly, but corn
has advanced one-quarter cent for the
week, and no one imagines that foreign
troubles can check the outgo. Cotton has
advanced an eighth because of the idea
that production may be reduced, although
receipts from plantations thus far have
been greater by about 10000 bales than
in 1876, from the largest crop ever raised
and while the mills are now nearly all ac-
tive the consumption does not exceed the
maximum.
THE iron and steel market shows no
decrease, with works fully employed,
and some additional works put into opera
ton for government purposes.
Failures for the week have been PC
In the United States. against 26O last year,
and n in Canada, against AZ last year"
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by the constitution to the central govern
ment are not lessened or diminished.
AS tho Cuban chambers will not meet
until the 4th day of May, the Spanish gov
eminent will not, on its part, object to
suspension of hostilities If asked for by the
insurgents from the general in chief, to
whom it will belong to determine the dura-
ton and the condition of the suspension.
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Insult to the President.

Richmond, Va, March 31.-President
Mckinley and Senator Hanna were
hanged and burned in effigy Wednesday
night by crowd of men who assem-
bled on the outskirts of the city. Will
liam Hattess, well-known democratic
worker. made speech denouncing the
Cuban policy of the administration.
The speech was cheered, and at its con-
clnson Hattess drew a revolver and
fired at the efiigies. Hattess' shot was
the signal for a general fusillade from
the crowd.
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10. the poor Indian" does not apply
to the Usage tribe. A report just issued
by the government shows that the
Usage Indians, numbering 1,729 men.
women and children, own 100000 acres
of valuable land, have $9,00o,000 in
trust with the government, which
brings them five per cent. interest, and
have leases with cattlemen for the use
OF pasture lands, which bring them
from $4,000 to $4,000 year, without
counting the rentals from agricultural
lands. But with so much money they
have become lazy and idle and are in a
state of rapid degeneration.
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Bismarck's Birth day.

Friedrichsruhe, April 2.-Prince Otto
Won Bismarck Friday celebrated the
eighty-third anniversary of his birth,
giving banquet to % guests who had
previously inspected his birthday gifts.
The prince was in excellent spirits and
walked with the aid of a goldhandled
stick, the gift of Emperor William. At
dinner he called for cheers for the en-
neror
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There is maxim: at is sweet to die
for ones country" 1t is still better to
live for it, and bless it by good works
in every field to which you are called.
There are heroes in the home, as well
as on the battle field, and they should
always be in harmony. Heroes can
never be expected upon the battle fields
when there are not heroes and heroines
in the homes of the land. The one ere
a:es the other.
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11:43 Wednesday night. The vibra-
tions continued for fully Is seconds,
causing the people to rush from their
homes in all parts of the city. The
earthquake was the most severe ever
experienced in this state. Buildings
were violently rocked and telephone
ard telegraph circuits were broken. A
building on Clementina street col
lapsed, killing six people,
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Late news from the Klondike indi-
Gates that this winters output of gold
will amount to S9,o00,O0O. Even this
large sum will prove disappointment
to many. and it certainly shows that
the large majority Of the thousands
who managed to get through TO Dawson
City last fall failed to find ''pay dirt"
Some of them will persevere, but in al!
probability the exodus from the gold
fields will be very large.
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Some one has discovered that the
color of sin is not scarlet, as the good
book would have us believe, but pink.
On the theory that the men who ages
ago wrote the Bible knew what they
were talking about, this discovery
will doubtless be looked upon as proof
positive that the world is growing bet
ter. If so, the more pink the better
even TO pink teas.
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present home rule authorities in Cuba

present home rule authorities in Cuba
and not the insurgents) have appealed
to the president of the United States
to respect the will Of the majority
Of the people of Cuba. The appeal was
placed in the hands of the president
Friday morning, and the statement
was made that it was the direct ex-
preston of the Cuban government it
self, without the inspiration or knowl-
edge of the Spanish government, either
at Madrid, Havana OF elsewhere.
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Won't PuniHh Z0la

Paris. April 1.-The court of APP
peals, in the case of the appeal of NJ.
Emile lola against the Judgment of
the Paris assizes court, condemning
him to IL months Imprisonment and
to pay fine of 3.0c0 francs, has de-
cided to sustain the finding of the low
e- court, but has also decided that
NJ. lola shall not undergo any punish
ment
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Blanche X. Bruce, whose death &C.
Cured in Washington. comprised in
his life the extremes of domestic chat
lie and a senator of the United States.
When he was senator Mr.. Bruce got
federal appointment for his old mas
Ter at Washington. When the old mas
ter and his wife arrived Senator Bruce's
carriage was awaiting them at the sta
ton. Bruce assisted them into the car
riage. but made no move to get in with
them, but walked Oh behind. When
be presented his old master 10 the pres
ideni. Truce sent his carriage to take
his former owner 10 The white house
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paper read before The London Sta,
tIsticai society. giving the eight prin.
eipai causes OF insanity and the per
cenfage OF eases occurring from each
OF them. declares that love affairs are
s@xponsibif for only tritie over one in
bundred cases. OF the other causes
drink Is sci down for abont a third OF
al the cases: a like proportion is
ascrsbed 10 domestic troubles and men
raj anxiety; old age and adverse cir.
eums;ances isin The 100: while only four
n ~ 100 are SET down as due 10 re-
lfysons excitement. thus religion and
I've afs ne ieeblsss 10 their operation.
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Say. Patriotism Is General.

Washington, April 2.-Gen. Miles,
commanding the army. has returned TO
the city from his trip to Cleveland,
Buffaloand New York. He says that
there is much patriotism in all the
places he visited and an evident DISPOSE
ton among all classes and commune
ties to support the president in what
ever steps he takes.
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Horror In Philippines.

Hong Kong, April 2.-The rising of
the Colinas in Zanzibar has been sub
dued. The troops killed thousands of
Indians, including hundreds of women
and children. A rebel meeting in Ma
Mia was surprised by civil guards, who
killed II in the house and took 60 pris
oners. All the prisoners were shot the
ssme day without a tria
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The launch of the Kearsarge and Ken
lucky is notable from the fact that il is
the first instance of two great battle
ships launched the same day from an
American shipyard. They will be the
two most powerful ships in the United
States navy.