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The San Francisco call., 1899-09-16
General Reeve Must Explain.

Federal Quarantine officer Kinyoun and
General G Q. McC. Reeve have been re-
uuested by United States Attorney
Cocmbs 10 appear before him this morn
nR with reference to the charge filed by
Dr. Knyoun 10 the effect that General
Reeve boarded the Sheridan despite a
warming that the vessel had not been
naesed upon by the quarantine authori-
Ties. Both sides of the case will be pre-
sented before Mr. Coombs, and he will
then decide whether TO prosecute the gen.
eraI or drop the matter
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-16
NE-SHERRETT.
Wedding of Two Prominent Society
People in the University Town.

BERKELEY, Sept. 15.-Mark p. Geir-
rine and Miss Bernice NJ. Sherrett were
united in marriage last night at the resi-
dence Of the brides parents, the Sherrett
George E. Swan, rector of St Mark $
Episcopal Church on Bancroft way. Off
ciated Fifty-fOur guests were present
and the whole ceremony was carried out
in brilliant manner. Miss Mabel Sher-
rett acted as bridesmaid. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gairrine Ieft for Los ANGELES TODAY.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-16
Two BURGLARS Plead Guilty.

OAKLAND. Sept ia season of guilt
pleading has suddenly come in vogue in
Judge Halls department of the Superior
Court Day before yesterday c. l.. Wolf
pleaded guilty 10 8 charge of bigamy and
was sentenced to two years in San Quen-
tin To-day Matt KnuSson, who on the
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-16
Death Of Mrs. Travers.

OAKLAND, Sept. 15.-Mrs Travers.
widow of the well-knOwn sea captain who
died several years ago, passed away last
night at her home. 917 Jefferson street
Her death is attributed 10 cancer De-
ceased was the mother of DR. Harry P.
Travers the Well-known young dentist
She was native of New Brunswick The
funeral will take place tomorrow and the
interment will be at Laurel Hill Cemetery
San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-16
Damages for Ruined Houses.

OAKLAND, Sept. 15.-Attorneys Reed
and Nusbaumer filed twelve suits to-day
in the Justice Court for s2s9 each against
the Western Fuse and Explosives Com
pany The actions are based on the claims
of property owners for damage done by
their property FOR the explosion a year
ago. The plaintiffs in the action are Rob
ert Stephenson. Elizabeth Woods, Joseph
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-16
->--e
A Soldier Accused of Theft.

Alfred Sussex, a member of Company
F, Thirtieth Infantry. was arrested last
night on Kearny street at the instigation
of r. Urban, who claims that Sussex and
two companions relieved him of SIS, all
the money he had in his possession. No
money was found to corroborate the
charge,
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-16
Tbev Come 20 Oakland to Wed.

OAKLAND. Sept. 15-George Wiley
Cope, aged 25 years, and Margaret O'Don-
neil aged 81 both residents of San Fran
cisco. secured n marriage license to-day
at County Clerk Jordans office. n license
was also issued to Frederick Raphael Oh
medo. aged SO. and Louisa Keefe, aged q
also of San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-16

Graaf, David Williams. Ebenezer Mynott,
John Hofmann. Oscar Menred. Harry
Sievers. Julia Sullivan Antonio Sibrians,
Joseph Damn and D. NJ. Heagerty.
One case has been decided favorably
to plaintiff in the Superior Court, and
should these later suits be decided in
favor of the plaintiffs there will be no
appeal past the Superior Court. which is
already on record.
The New Zealand budget shows that
the year closed with a surplus of
9490, 900.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-16

the rents of the property of the estate of
decedent amount to about $1,000 per annum
and the appraised value of the estate was
1890 76. Petitioner ayers that the ex-
count of claims not preferred and that
she has already paid 5000 on his claim.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-16
Death of Mrs. GRAY.

BERKELEY, Sept. 15.-Mrs. Arthur w.
Gray died last night at her home, 2520
lie Conte avenue She was the wife of
Arthur W Gray, an instructor in the de-
partment of physics of the University of
California
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-16

drunkard and unfit to act as administra-
tor A host of witnesses We're put on the
stand all of whom spoke decidedly well
of Patrick's reputation, and Judge Hall
therefore granted his petition.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-16
Recommends a Shotgun.

OAKLAND Sept. 15.-Frank Conlon
was sentenced to six months imprison-
ment to-day for battery, the victim be-
ing a seven-year-old girl. In giving the
prisoner the limit the Judge said: The
parents of the child would be justified in
using a shotgun on YOU
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-16


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The San Francisco call., 1899-09-16


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|
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When neveyth over part o the end Of
looked though the city fir depart m JUS xfnghsh
airs in he tau
of thew WIch nsd h Civ a
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these two exp
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with 1.-THE ruhng pit cole W
General
they ncte the rehm
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The San Francisco call., 1899-09-16

Pautoskey Now Restrained.
OAKLAND, Sept 15.-On petition of
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-16

DE PHILADELPHIA. IN THE STATE OF
= 1FenhsVIvania, on the 31st day of December.
as made to the Insurance Commissioner of the
otate OF California, pursuant to the provisions
oI sections blO and GIL of the Political Code
condensed as per blank furnished by the Com.
missioner e O0iiA-
CAPITAL.
Amount OF Capital Stock, paid up in
Cash $500 600 %
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-16

HATEVER occupies many or
M great minds may be presumed TO
NV have value, and "LohengriD> is
drawing big houses. To me II
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-22


me N' stf Al'Se'Iithy puniShed a
poem hF MISS N'' t'fei N.FF jack
son VINO VIII graduate from ''7s1t I'i
The poem. which IS called ine Mes
sage or ih' Ifeele. can. therefore. De
c'IIcd ihe 'oal poeuc cuofl OF lhe ace
'-.i l"'H'''ln century EH
~ me lcadins woman coNft'' ni1 DID
years hlsn IN literary ST. inh1fi- ana
great In prestige. Inc poeuc eH"7.on OF
her daughter OF the next century Will on
e-l hv me world A. poetic eHo't ~
W.T.. attract attention from plellc stand
point.
All me world LOOKS FORWARD fn fNn
twentieth century girl How she VIII dress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-22

A meeting OF the Association for tho
Preservation OF Virginia Antiquities was
held at half past o'clock yesterday ar
ternoon. Mrs. j. Taylor Ellyson presid-
iug There were also present Mrs. Henry
Taylor Mrs Charles Boiling. Ms. j.. t.
Valentine. Mrs T.. y. Valentine. Mrs.
John b. Lghtf0Ot. Mrs. James Lyons.
Mrs. William q. Robins Mrs II. \. Ciai-
borne. Mrs. Archer Anderson. Mrs. Henry
Williams Mrs q. A. Lyon. Mrs Howard
Hoge Mrs Norton Savage and Mrs. j.
S. Wexford.
Tho business f0r which Tho meeting was
called was the arrangement OF details
regarding the excursion 10 jamestown
now n certainty There is The best reason
20 believe that The affair will be especially
delightful
The New York Branch NJ he Associa-
zion for the Preservation OF Virginia An
touities. OF which Mrs. Roger a. Pryor
Is president Will come down Tor the daE
on the Old Dominion steamer. and spe-
clal concession IN the matter or rates VIII
be made 70 students
Mrs. Henry Williams was appointed
chairman OF the whole. Mrs. Nirginius
Han chairman OF the Lunch Committee;
MS J. l.. Robinson chairman OF me Ad-
vertising Committee, and Mrs. Henry
TAYLOR chairman for tickets.
Hon. A J. Montague viii be Invited 20
deliver the address on this occasion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-22
A WOMAN MURDERED.
She Was Decoycd Into Barn and
Shot by Her Relatives.


PANA, Ills, April 2L-Iue muAatea
BODY of Miss Jane Brunot. "a wealthy
woman OF advanced years. was FOUND
early to-day ia we'll on Che Bruot
farm near here. and all hour later tl'
dead woman's sistcr-ln-iaW. Mis- Anna
Brunol. The latter le-year-o.d son.
Henry. and Frederick SlD.ey. were af-
rested, charged with the woman muir
der
Mss Brunot lived az Danna, lno.ana'
and the police declare was decoyeH 10
the barn Of her brothers widow ana sho'
10 death in the garrett OF the farm mouse
THE MOTIVE
The murder Is supposed 20 have neen
committed about April 1T. Ine BODY
was carried TO the well at night ana wa
discovered to-day. The securing OF ln'
dead womans property is given As me
motive for the crime.
Miss Brunot Is said TO nave taken 10
the Rrunot farm q valise containing $f"
and many valuable papers. Young
Brrnot and sibley disappeared about
April 1st. taking The valise win Them
occordIng TO tie police. and have since
I'D several efforts 10 get deeds and
,'airalres from the dead woman'5 sister.
who lives az Danna
Miss Brunot had not been seen since
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-22
APRIL THE WAR MONTH.
Conf cts in Which the Country Has
Engaged Commenced in that Month

Many of the most stirring events ia
American history have occurred iu April,
including tine nrst conflicts of the war OF
the Revolution and the beginning of the
war of secession. Tho formal order 10
spain TO reilqui-h the Island of cuba
was made ON April DO. a date already 10
tahle in our military annals
10 was ON APRIL %, la6, at Lexington
and al Concord, chat the first armed re-
sistdnce was made 10y The minute men To-
the British troops. The excitement -.
April 10. 1861. is stiil remembered by
many persons. The Sixth Massachusetts
Regiment WAS attacked by mob in Bal
timore and that city was turned over to
the secessionists.
North Carolina was the FIRST colony %
declare for Independence. M April. llb,
and Rhode Island almost Immediately fol-
lowed with a similar declaration SIX
years later n April. 1852. the recognition
of our Independence was made hy the
Dutch republic
April Is. IU-Paul Revcre's famous
midnight tide.
April 10. lU5-Bosianing ot the revolt
ton by the battle of Lexington.
April n. l-&-Congress procIalms ces-
saton OF hosuiucs
April u.s. ll>-C0uerees ratihes prolim-
mary treaty OF peace with Great Britain.
April (. lS2-COngrcss establishes the
embargo that begins The war of l,l2
April ~ l@l-Santa Anna suffers his
great defeat 40 Slu Jacinto.
April 30 l>I-Ho-tiItes open bltNcen
| the United states and Mexico.
April l2. lrl-Ciyil war BEGUN 10y, Gem
oral Bearregtrd firing on Fort Sumter
April 10 r5i-Tirst bioodshed of the
war On conflict between United states
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-22
CARLISTS IN CUBA.
Trying TO secure Iiccru''s Tor 'hc'r
Army m snain-Insult Co Gomez.

Army IN Spain-ins'ii' y" "o''N'
uADA%A April 1.-Two new cases OF
.... -'.,..', ,..y,loped in Havana to-day,
.t.. tre oficlauy reported. There
,,, Americans among them, ana as
f.r.,.i s known az the ONCE oil the chleA
SURGEON there d, only one American III
Cuba with tine fever, man hamed Bis
,,ulle VINO had been WORKING on pan
tauon near Pamiias. MatahZds province
lie is discharged private
Tho Carlists are moving throughout
tbo island and their agents are trying TO
secure mon. They prefer the Cuban SOL
4.,re .,,und Havana. Yesterday one
arert was openly Offering SIS month
ra , free passage 10 Spain as induce
mont. +a ioin the army Of Don Carlos
D. f...fa Clrlista, Carlist organ re-
r.,fv established here descbes in its
latest issue Che munliicencc OF Don car
DOB. and hs desire TO rebuild Spain, rs
,r.u a- fo "cNtcrminate such men as
Weyler'
s.nor Antonio Gonzales De Mendoza
who las been chosen president OF the
newly constituted supreme Court. is one
OF The best known lawyers i'm lianvana
and ga man respected by all classes and
al naries He is sixty-four years OF
age and The head of the distinguished
Mendoza family his great wealth con-
sisfe largely of plantations and his in
forests were preserved during the revo-
tuition owing 10 lis contributions 10 both
sides
General Mavimo Gomez is arranging
o. publ -h Tomorrow "A list Of paymastors
and assistants appointed AZ 4 meeting held
this evening lie will say I'm con ection
Herewith that owing 10 the necessity
OF fhe establishment Of peaceful re-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-22

In an improved spring heel for boots
and shoes the unnor portion is ont ont
after the shoe S. finished forming a cir
cu,1r opening for the insertion Of n
spiral spring with n metaLlc leaf hinged
FOO The sole o. cover the spring and form
20 Rat surface on which the heel OF the
welrer rests
a Mlss0urln has designed q mon
vrlneer which is operated without little
exerti0n. two sets OF rollers being carried
ON curved arms hinged 20 the bottom OF
the pail with springs NJ the sides 20
press them toward each other the cloth
being Inserted underneath and pulled out
by the handle.
The supply of liquid fuel 70 boilers
is automatically regulated by "a new
valye-operating device. COMPOSED OF a
flexible diaphragm. located az fhe top
of the boiler. 20 be acted ON by the pres
sure Of the steam. which raises the dia-
nhraen and cuts of the valve when the
heat e. too great
An Oregon inventor has natented a
fruit gathercr which VIII allow per-:
son 20 reach tho highest limbs without
danger. mast being rigged near the
tree. with derrick arranged on q yard
az the top. By which the shelf support
ing the picker is adjusted to reach the
fruit
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-22
EVENTS IN ENFIELD.
Small BOYS Fined-Open Air Concert
New Telephone Line Coming.

ENFIELD. \. G.. April 2.-specisl-
Mayor Britt yesterday fined four small
boys for jumping on freight trains.
"Old Black Joe" was presented 10 a
large audience last night. as Wei as many
OF tho latest coon songs by the black mar
Of tho South. Or. Pulliam. II was an
opor-air show in front OF the railroad
office on Main street. and tho street was
crowded. There was another show given
in the Town Han.
The town election comes or next week.
when seven aldermen viii he elected for
two years.
The prices paid for cotton now are so
low that the farmers are compelled 70
hold their crops or sell az very great
sacrifice.
Several new water-nlues have been
will have no trouble boz reaching any Of
tho buildings around town.
Tho Enfield baseball team VIII cross
bats with the boys from Rocky Mount
next week The game promises 10 boz a
close one as both teams are iu fine form.
The tobacco season g. about over now.
and tho out-of-town buyers Will soon
leave.
The Henderson Telephone Company will
soon have Their lime completed which
v-HI extend from Henderson to Weldon
and Rocky Mount. They viii have an
Mr. J. 4. Fountain. assistant sunerin-
fondeut TRANSFORMATION oi The Atlantic
Coast Line railroad, was ODD town few
Mr. H. s. pirren. who 'eft for R'ch-
monds a. few night ago. mas returned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-22

sOMERVlLLE y. d.. April 2l.-Thrce
uostomDe burglars made good haul in
BoruardsYllic. Somerset county, early TO-
day.
After forcing am entrance to the post
office. they drilled hole iu The safe
and blow tile door of with dynamite.
Postmaster Reuben Abel says that
there was so worth of stamps IN the
safe The thieves secured these. The
noise of the explosion aroused some OF
the rcsidcnts living near tho postoffice
who saw the robbers leave the postofice
and drive in the direction Of this place.
The men vera tracked 10 Somoryille.
hut there all trace Of them was lost
Several hours after the burglary had
been committed it was discovered that
ne thieves had first paid a visit 10 the
barn Of Peter Blair and that it was his
horse and carriage they used IN escap-
ing.
The deserted rig was found on the
outskirts OF Somerville
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-22
: m Onccr EeIlcltalione.

some OF the French cures. or parish
clergymen, are ln the habit OF giving
very frank advice % those who come 10
be married. one OF these clerlcs thus
addressed the bride and bridegroom.
1T is from the bottom OF my heart.
Joseph. that Z congratulate you upon
the great step yoI are taking. Il was
indeed sad 20 see you wasting your
youth In a lie Of disgusting drunken
ness However. al s well that ends we'll;
and IL pleases me % think that you have
said eood-by forever 10 the wine-shop.
As 20 you my poor Catherine. thank
heaven heartily that you have been able.
ugly as you are 10 ind a husband. Never
forget that you ought. by AN unchan-
geable sweetness and devotion without
bounds 20 try 10 obtain pardon for your
physical imperfectlon. for. J repeat. Won
are "A real blundcr OF nature Now. nv
dear children. Join Won in TIE holy
bonds OF matrmony Baltimore News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-22

Richmond. Alexander Cameron. I- 20
f'ra cameron. Tenant Machine Works.
So 70 feet on north SID, Main street 70 H.
fcef cast of Twenfy-f0urth. f1o'e
Henry r. Carfor'- trustee % 70 4 Heaz-
lev "a feet on Broad street IS feet from
Darlington. la,5.
Elizabeth Kings trustee 70 George p
Blackwell. 25 feet on cast side Allen
street Isl feet south Of Webster s.
Henrico. Samuel p Waddu clerk. 70
irving Butler. acres i1 Tuckahoe dis.
tric- IN the name Of g. /. Roach. for
taxes. ST.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-22
TOBACCO EXCHANGE.

lsi' liit'''''f ''-' -'' '
Sales Of new dark loose tobacco on tie
Warehouse sold $50 pounds. Crensnaw 3
Warehouse sold 91lV pounds highest
price. Si47S Total. a go pounds-highest
price. SAD.
of the Richmond Tobacco Trade to-day
FiiIer-. I hoRshead. leaf darO, :. luks
(dar,l. IS Total. - hOgsheads
The tobacco Inspector reports toby
Ir-pections-B Bright. ! hogshead. dark. 3
hOgsneads and ! tierCe western 10 hogs
heads spections-Brlght, 5 hogs
heads.
St0neWau. Sh0ckoe Crenshaw- Ala
ehany and Old Dominion tobacco ware
houses report today: Receipts. - pack
ages. deliveries. 80 packages.
United States Internal revenue coliec.
tions on tobacco FOR the city o, Rich
mond. Va. TODAY. Cigars and cigarettes.
50 26s a.. plug tobacco. S3s2i.sS. Total.
a 900 %
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-22

NEW YORK, April 2l-Henry McDon-
aid. the nominee Of the Chicago platform
Democracy for Governor last fall was
the first witness before the Mazet In
vestigating Committee.
lie is sawyer and gave his present
residence as Mineral City. Va.
Ile was examined as to his KNOWLEDGE
Of the affairs OF the Flushing Gas Com
pany but his testimony proved Of little
lnteresi.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-22

Rev Mr. Maslin will speak before a
mixed audience tonight az = o'clock In
the Smithdeal Business College Audito-
rum. Ninth and Broad streets.
Rev. 5. r.. Maxwell. pastor OF the Third
Christian church will preside.
Mr. Frank wilkins. with friends from
Broad Street Methodist Episcopal church.
Will render choice selections colec-
ton Will be taken TO help Mr.. Masln.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-22
IIn.In inIirc

ROANOKE VA. April 2l-Spoclal-ln
racing Co. "a fire This afternoon. the hose
WAGON ar ihc Friendship Fire Company
vns overturned aud three men more co..
less injured They were " Edward Stin-
nett. who f. injured internally and may
die. Dennis OLeary. ni red about head
and face and Pat Mcdonald. injured in
back. THIS last named is moi so seriously
Injured as the other two.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-22
MIR. FREEDMAN
"INPERTINENT.''
CONTINUED from First rage)

Company. which has dealings with a
large number Of city officials. The wilt
ness could not remember exactly how
this connection originated out ne dld not
remember that there was no actual con-
tract between Mr.. Croker and himself
for the payment Of money. Mr.. Croker
roivinr on Freedmsns work as he himself
put him.
uMMEL OBDURATE.
Ahr.bsn, uimrnel wright OF the Roeb-
linz, conetruction Company. refused AZ
fho very outset Of his examination to an
swor questions and entered into discus
sion AZ tine slightest opportunity. After
.c,.o~,t Long vrangles the witness insist
ed upon making an explanation. lie was
ordered down from the witness stand by
Chairman Mazct. but refused to leave
Tho stand Then Mr. Moss called for the
quo ,. o.. AIMS and Himmel Wright was
escorted from the room. ,
Another session will be held tomorrow
and Mr. Freedman may be called again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-22

The cast which IS to present THE Lady
OF Lyons az the Academy next Tuesday
for the benefit OF the WOman's College
Library. Is composed as follows. Claude
AieinOtte MI Henry X. Terry: Beauseant.
Or Russe PembertOn. GlOris. Mr. j. w
Soaver. Jr.. Colonel Dayids Mr. John y
EggiestOn. Mons. Deschupelles, Alr Al
bert .. BOschen Gaspar. Alr. A Hart
VOL: landlord Mr. II Freeman. Pauline.
Mrs L. 3. Chandler: Nine Deschupelles.
Miss Elizabeth May BENTLEY: Widow Mel
notte. Miss May Maddox
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-22

April LIST. and two days search resulted
In the inding OF her BODY.
OTHER GRIMES.
Mrs. Brunot IS also charged with hav-
ing killed with poison. her husband two
years ago to get his life insurance. and
young Brunot and sbley are thought By
the authorities to be the murder'rs Of
Mrs. Nav Mcintyre. who was robbed and
killed at Flatham I'm February.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-22
OFFICERS OF THE
RALEIGH D|NED.
Royal Entertainment at the Union
League Club.
CHEERS FOR DEWEY AND ALL.
"Thc Men Behind the Guns" Came
in for Large Share of the APP
pIausc Captain COshlan Tells
of Admiral Dcwcy's Way.

NEW YORK. April 2i.-Captain J. b..
C0ghian. and his officers of tho 4. ;.
Raleigh. We're royalty entertained to-
night at the Union League club.
The diuing-room was handsomely dec
GRATED with American and British flags.
and large tables were weighted with
good things for the returned heroes.
PresidNnt Elihu Root presided and ar
ter AN eloquent speech of welcome called
for three cheers for Admiral Dewey.
They were given $50 Justify that the build
ing seemed To- thr0b in sympathy Inree
mighty cheers followed for Captain Cosh-
Ian. Almost greater than o. ithcr were
the shouts " approval when President
Root called for three cheers Ior the
men behind The guns.
There was q perfect furore OF excite
ment and enthusiasm.
OVATION FOR COGHLAN.
Captain Coghlau was then called on 70
speak He was given an ovation as NE
rose He accepted 70 and all the good
things that had been said about him ana
his men. as being meant for Admiral
Dewey. Every day We were with him.
he added eve learned more and more 20
love him and more and more how tho
country's interests were safe in his hands
which would rebound to tho country 8
credit. Through su those long. weary
months of waitiuG. and the most out'a-
poous uaeging that anybody could suffer.
Ian. Almost greater than either We're
himself up and Doe hold us up with MN.
DEWEYs WAY
Then Captain DogIan told tho follow
ing story of his admiral
"An officer of our friend. Admiral Won
Diedrich. came down one day 90 make %
complaint. 10 was my pleasure 20 sion
out ON the uarter deck just as be came
aboard. 70 was partly by accident and
partly by design ] heard him tell the
admiral about his complaint. and |
heard the Admiral reply Tel your add
mirM those ships Of his must stop when
! say SO. I wish 20 make the blockade Of
this harhor complete The German Off
cer replied. 'Blt we fy tho flag. Tho
reply ~ the Admiral was just like Dewey.
He saiG. Those flags cm bee bought at
a half dollar n yard anywhere.
HE MEANT IT,
There was no FUN u that expression
OF the Admiral. lie told tho officer that
any one could rs German Tag. and that
whole Spanish feet wight come uTo1
lim with German flags mo. Then be
drew back and str0ked his musfachc
Tie has a great habit 90 stroking hIs
mustache when he gets mad he said.
Tell your admiral ann hiockading here
Now note carefully what / say and tell
your admiral that ] say &c. J have been
making this blockade as easy for evarr-
body as could but I am getting tired
of The pucrln work here j. has been
of such a. character that man would
81.