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CASTRO FOR ANNEXATION.
IMPORTANT POLITICAL ANNOUNCE
MEyT IN HATANk.
Another Attempt at LJnohinE. the Victim
Being n Spanish ction
with tho Police Court-A Seizure of
Rifles from Cuban War Veterans.

Another Attempt at LJnohinK. the Victim
Being n spanish Curate-Dissntisfact ion
with the Police Court-A Seizure of
hihes from Cuban war veterans
Special Cable Despatch to tie Sun.
HAVANA. Oct 12.-Rafael Fernandez de Cas-
tro. who was formerly the leader OF the Autono-
mists. but who has taken no part In politics
since the war. will shortly issue q pamphlet
entitled. MY Political Testament" He will
say therein that he condemns the Cuban revo-
luton because he believes that 1t has given
the country only ruin and misery. He has the
honor he will say. OF not having assisted in
tho revolution. and the aim OF his work Ia
to demonstrate that the only solution OF the
problem Is annexation. He declares that
all Cubans should seek this end. because
II the island Is not annexed It will never
be other than like the South American repub-
lics A protectorate. he thinks. would be non
sense. sefor de Castro 10 an influential and
wealthy man. His accession to the ranks OF
the an -exationists In this avowed way will
great strengthen them. His work Is OK
pected to produce marked impression.
Another attempted lynching is reported from
AlquiZar. The victim. who 10 Spanish
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LABOR UNIONS ~ COURT.
Employing Ornamental Pinsterers Ask for
nm Injunction.


an Injunction.
Arthur H. and Paul f. Hammerstein have
obtained an order from Justice Trua1 OF the
Supreme Court requiring the Plain and Orna-
mental Plastersrs' Society to show cause on
Tuesday why they should not be enjoined from
Interfering with the work men Of the plaintiffs.
The plaintiffs say that strikes have been or
dered or threatened by the defendants on
buildings for which PLAINTIFF have contracts to
put up the ornamental plasterinR. including
the Rock efeer building at Fifty-fourth street
and Broadway and the STANLEY building at
1916 Broadway.
The plaintiffs say that the defendants insist
on putting up ornamental plaster by hand in
the old way. while they have contracted to put
up plasterng which has been moulded else
whore and which comes to the building ready
to affix. The plaintiffs say their plastering 10
hut the defendants refuse TO work whore 1t Is
used. The plaintiffs say they did the orna-
mental plaster work for the Dewey arch. but
that the defendants did not dare oppose that
work !or fear OF public opinion.
A motion OF the Brotherhood OF Painters and
Decorators OF America TO snjoin the Amalgam-
nted Painters and Decorators OF New York
from preventing mem bers OF tho pla intin from
getting work. and s. milar motion brought by
against the Enterprise Association Of Steam
Filters have been denied by Justice Gisgerich
because the allegations Of conspiracy were
defective and because such acts as were set
forth were not unlawful. on the authority OF
Tallman V. Gaillard. 27 Misoel Rep. ia.
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Spike Sullivan Knocks Murray Out in Si1
Rounds.

Jimmy Murray. the Cincinnati Lightweight
essayed to stay twenty five rounds with Spike
Sullivan at the second boxing show OF the
Hercules A. C. OF Brooklyn. last night. But
he was NO match for the hard hitting Irishman.
who knocked him out in the sixth round.
Murray's exhibition was not poor and his
gameness won the admiration OF the large
crowd present Charley White was referee.
Sullivan was handlSd nv Jim Buckley. Johnny
were Charley Burns. James Shortell ana Jack
hcCabe.
The weight was 1873 pounds. the betting was
2 TO ! on Spike and even money that he would
stop his opponent before the limit was reached.
About 1000 persons were preaent whom the
boxers shook hands. Both puRllists were in
the pink OF condition They fought straight
Marquis Of QusSnsberry rules.
The first preliminary was between Al Levy
Of New. York and young ,Horney Of Brooklyn,
II was for ten rounds at ! IL pounds. Levy did
all the forcing and got ths dscision: The SEQ SEQ
saver OF Far Rockaway. aud George .Franklln
OF Scranton. They met at cAtchweiEhts for
ten rounds. Collier took the place OF Walter
Burro OF Boston. who failed TO appear. This
was a herd-iought affair and the referee
called 1t draw.
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Entire. for the Beagle Club Field Trials.

Entries for the Beagle Club Field TrialA.
Secretary G. Mlffiin Wharton announces that
for tho field trials OF the National Beagle Club
this years entries are better than any received
in the past. The trials will be hold at Hemp
stead. Long Island. the selection being made
after most favorable reports of the number Of
rabbits In that section. The entries for tho
stakes which closed on last Monday are:
Open Glass A-For dog. all ages. 10 inches and
GLASS at any Recognized held TRIALS held in America
B Bos hs ss
George A. Clark summers Wood. d. y. Summers;
Fsnae r. RDeps A.
svifter. Charles r. Stevenson; Dorseys Woodman-
Tnot is john caswsl Rsntor John Caswei Ra
bipo H. windholme Kennels; Tick. Roofridge Ken
open Class .AA--For bitches. all ages. fifteen
inches and under. that have not been placed hrs.
r He@pstesd Bsasies; Dihi.. %.Id!nrhsid:
Princess n, q. Cadwalader: summer Bess D. +.
k sso5ehsI r. GeoSs EsSd Reed Hig
Windholme. Windholme Kennels; Lucy L.. Rock
Open Glass B-For dogs and bitches. all ages. thir.
teen inches and under. that have not been placed
si in
Melody Hempste1d BeagloS Orator WaldinShsld
P. Van Dyke; summer spider. D. F. Sum.
y.
True; George =. heed; Warrior. 4. II. Hggipson,
Another, n. A. Baldwin; Francis II. J. Cookin ham:
Daisy, Windholme Kennels; Wharton's Champion.
wharton Beaglesi Lady Wandsrer. Rociridge Ken
nels
Derby, Glass C-For dogs and bitches. fifteen
inches and under. whelped on and after Jan. /.
lS9S-Doc Let's. Thomas d. Beall: Cheerful. WAd.
ingnsld Beagles; Ramrod q DAD Hlader; Reeds Boy.
aeorga F. Reed; Sounder. George Y. Reed; Warrior.
A. a. Higgnaon; Wharton = Driver. Wharton Beaxles;
Reader. Kockridge Kennels.
Entries for the Futurity Stakes closed pre-
viousIy: and those for the Champ ion and Pack
Stakes are post-entry.
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PERSONAL COLUMN PERILS.
LONELY LITERARY LADY MEETS tx
CONVICT THROUGH TIE HERALD.

scheminE to Marry her When Nabbed by
Central ONCE Detectives-Makss n Will
in Her Favor-Telis Her he 10 Wealthy
and Has Five Cattle Ranches In tho West.
While talking with a woman. whom, 1t is
said. he was scheming to marry. James Harris.
an eX-convct. was arrested on Wednesday
evening at Twentieth street and Fourth ave-
nue. by Detectives Foye and Aitken. They
thought they knew his face and. though no
direct charge was laid against him. the story
which the woman aitsrward told the police
seemed to justify the arrest, After Watching
the couple until they separated. one OF the
detectives arrested Harris. while the other fol-
lowed the woman and asked about her COM
panon. She said that they both were inter-
estsd In religious mission work. that they
were just about to attend q meeting and
that che was deeply shocked at the mans
arrest. Yesterday morning. whom Harris
was arralgned. she went to Police
Headquarters and said that she was 40 years
old and literary. She was both literary and
lonely. It seems. and so. over the signature OF
Earnest" placed an Advertisement in the
personal column OF tho Ne,o York Herald. seek
ing q com panion. This 10 one OF the answers
she got:
DEAR LADY: saw your advertisement in the Herald
and will say that o gentleman. so years of age
from the West and wealthy. My wife and children
have gono TO batter land. have been alone for
the past six years and now desire q companion for
life. can give you the best of references IL you de-
sire to know moro OF me. II agreeable please an
swer this letter. telling me when and where can
have an interview. May God bless you and keep
you from all harm 10 the prayer OF your unknown
friend. Very sincerely. JAMES HORTON.
General Delivery. NY
She sent her address. the man called and the
courtship prospersd bravely He told. she says.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-13
OHIO GOLD DENOCRAT
Chairman Caren Says Eighty Per Cent. of
Them Will Support Judge Nash.

Chairman Caren Says Eighty Per Cent. of
Them Will Support Judge Nash.
COLUMBUS. Ohio. Oct 12-Mr. James Caren.
who was Chairman OF the State Committee
OF the Sound Money Democrats during the
Bryan campaign in 1895. was seen by a
reporter OF THE Sun this evening and
was asked regarding the attitude OF the sound
money Democrats In the pending campaign
He replied: Il would say. that fully 30
per cent. OF them will vote for Judge Nash
They say to us that this is a State campaign.
and the money Question should not be Per
mitted to cut any figure. That is possibly
true but the campaign in Ohio this year
Is being fought on national issues. one
OF which, as raised In the Democratic
State platform T. free and unlimited coinage Of
silver at the ratio Of ~ to l. independent OF all
tho other nations Of the earth. and the demand
for the -enomination Of Rryan as the Demo-
cratic standard bearer in 1900 The one thing
to be considered Ia the i'm pQrtsnt bearing an adj
verso result 10 the National Ad ADMINISTRATION this
year in Ohio would have upon the great
national contest next year. with Bryan as the
Democratic candidate and free silver the issue
There are hundreds and Thousands Of gold
Mclean II he stood upon n gold platform"
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NEwBURG. Oct 1.-THE steamer Emoline
brought a handsome new truck of Cortland
Hook and Ladder Company No. l OF Peekskill
to Cornwall yesterday. en- route to Middle
town. where to-day tho company was to
participate In the annual fremen's parade
The truck was loaded on an Ontario and
Western Railroad iatcar and placed on a side
track.
At 10 O'Clock last night freight train pulled
In on the siding TO make way for another train
broken into flrewood. tho fatcar and six coal
Sumps were broken to pieces. and Alexander
land apparatus. had his right leg broken above
the ankle.
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BAKER MAKES INSTITUTION.
He Pays a1O.4T Duties on Goods Ho Con
fesses He Struggled in 1888.

re fuyh %tb4I DutIeh ON SOOUs tou-
fesses He Struggled in 1888.
PHILADELPHIA. Oct. ia nervous little
man, rather shabbily clad. was In tho office Of
Collector OF the Port Thomas yesterday morn
ing whom the Collector arrived. The Collector
greeted the visitor and asked him what he
wanted.
why" said the man. would like to know
what the penalty for smuggling is"
The Collector told him fine or two years Inn
prisonment.
Well" said the man. my name is Baker
and am the man that smuggled those three
boxes OF cigars and two flne silk purses when
came here from Germany In 1888"
oh you are?' said the Collector. and what
do you intend to do aboutit?"
We'll. tho thing has been worrying me for
years and last year was converted and now
l have determined to confess and pay the PEN
atty Of my wrongdoing."
value OF the articles as told by Baker. and In a
few minutes he returned with the account
made out.
The cost Is S1o47." replied the Collector.
At this the face OF Baker looked rather sad
but he drew a big leather bag from the depths
table and counted out the money. That done,
he pushed it over to the Collector andi asked
quietly, And how about the fne and i'm prison.
ment
The Collector cons dered a few minutes and
then said slowly, that under the circumstances
he believed that the Government would forgive
him and that the penalty would be remitted
The look of fear and anxiety left the face OF
John Baker. and after shaking the hand OF the
Collector. he hastily left the office. rem arking.
We'll. guess I'm all right for heaven now"
the history OF the Office that any ono had called
personally to make restitution.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-13
RICHMOND COUNTY NOMrNA rIoys.

County Judge stephens Rsnsmina ted
Edward NJ. Muller for County Clerk.
Aldermanic conventions OF Richmond county
were held yesterday afternoon in tho German
Club rooms. Staplston. The County convsn-
ton was held first 1t renomln ated Stephen D.
Stephens Of New Brighton for the office Of
County Judge and Surrogate. Judge Stephens
has served as County Judge and Surrogate for
eighteen years. Edward NJ. Muller. a son OF
Sieh9as Muller. was named as the candidate
Richmond county from 1862 to 1895. '"'''N Vi
The Assembly and Aldermanic conventions
nominated George Metcalfe OF Giffords for the
Assembly and John J. yaugh han. Jr., OF Totem
vile. for Alderman. DR.. John l.. Feeney OF
StapIeton acted as Chairman OF both conven-
tons.
The convention endorsed the administration
OF Mayor Van. Wyck. and the platform an
nounced that the organization would fight for
municipal ownership OF the Staten Island
ferry.
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BROOKLYN DEMOCRATS HEDGE.
Mr.. Shea Says tho Bryan Resolution Was
Not Party Pledge.

Bridge Commissioner John l.. Shea, who
acted as proxy for ex-ReGlster Hugh Nc
LauRhlin. the Democratic manager In Brook
Ign. at the meeting OF the State Com mittee on
Wednesday night. after a consultation yester-
day morning with Mr. Mclaughlin at tho
Wllloughby street auction room. made this
statement to reporters in reference to the
Bryan resolution; Il wish you would state that
that so-called endorse M nt OF Mr.. Bryan by
the Democratic State Com mittes was nothing
Of the sort. i had no political Significance
whatsoever The resolution was Introduced
by very. young man from up the State and II
was simply an expression OF personal solicita-
ton on our Part for tho personal health aud
welfare OF Ar, Bryan. and nothing more 1t
was no advance pledge on our part to Mr..
Bryan's candidacy for the Presidency"
1t was said that Mr. Shea was urged to mako
this abatement by the Dem ocratic managers.
who feared that an endorsement OF Bryan by
the state Committee might antaRonize the in.
dependent element In the party and still fur.
Their imparl the success OF the county TICK ct
in Brooklyn, against which there Is already an
open revolt in some Of the strong Democratic
diRtrIotR
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Hurled to Death from an Elevator

Arthur German. 20 years old. who lived at
30 Second avenue and was an employee OF an
elevator company. was killed yesterday by
being hurled from an elevator at the Public
man and another man were at work on car
open at the top and had placed plankS across
the TOP. German stood on one Of the planks
floor the counter balance struck tho end OF the
plank. The plank was struck up and German
was shot as II by a eatapult into the open court
which runs up through the building. He fell
INTO the cellar and died before the arrival OF
tn" ambulance. Nearly every bone in his body
had been broken.
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The Free Coinage Feature of tho Demo-
cratic Platform Arouse Them.

The Free Coinage Feature of tho Demo-
cratic Platform Arouse Them.
COLUMBUS Ohio Oct. 12.-There ia no doubt
as to the position Of tho Ohio bankers
In the pending Ohio campaign with
Free Coinage an issue. The Ohio
Bankers Association at its meeting here
uance of the single gold standard. congratu-
lated the country upon the return OF prosper
ity, evidences Of which are everywhere aprar-
luton demanding that the war tax upon the
circulation OF hank notes be reduced by Con-
National banks. Congress Is also asked to
authorize National banks to issue circulating
which, Il Is asserted would be- relief to rresen
com mercial conditions. The ten dency towa I'd
com bins atoms In industrials is deplorsd,
baaia
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-13
MISS CoLhoHAN CATCHES THIEF
Robber Snatched Her Pocketbook in tho
Street-CoI. Baird Assists Her.

Robber Snatched Her Pocketbook in tho
Street-CoI. Baird Assists Her.
Miss Elizabeth T. Collohan. a stenographer
OF 81 Howes street. Williamsburg. and her
sister. who is teacher in night public school
at briggs avenue and North Fifth street. M ct
at Bedford avenue and Keap street on Wednes-
day evening and set out for home. They had
gone only a short distance when shabbly
dressed young man stole up behind Miss Col
lohan. seized her right arm with wrench and
snatched her pocket ook. The thief ran dowd
Keap street toward Wythe avenue. Both
women start cd in pursuit an shouted for help.
a crowd OF m en-. among whom was Col An
drew D. Baird, Joined IN the chase Miss Col
lohan corralled the fugitive in an areaw ay OF a
private house. He threw the pooE etbook at
her. She held on to him un til Col. Baird took
him in"charge. At the Clymer street police
station the prisoner said he was Frank Brown.
% years old. and that he had no home In the
Lee avenue police court yesterday. Magistrate
kramer com united him In default Of $500 bail.
pending hear nE.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-13
Trap shooting.

Bright sunshine greeted the members Of the New
Jersey State sportSnens Association for the third
day OF their tournament at trap shooting In Newark
N.Jyesterday. Following up the State champ ionship
trophies which were won by George T Piorcsy the
East Side Gun Club and the boiling Springs Gun
Club of Rutherford respectively the former taking
the individual honors and the latter the State team
chAmptonship. tho annual election OF the ASsociA-
Tho following were tho officers chosen;
PreBident Capt. Albert W. Money; First Vice.
President, NJ Harrington; Second Vice Presto emit
Henry y. Kogel Third Vice President. John Lindz.
10y; Fourth vice.Presdent f. @ Bl-sett: Secretary
Harold Money. TreAanrer, Isaac n. TarrelL
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TOmpkins County Democrats Name n Can.
didAtO for the Assembly.

ITHACA, N. Y. Oct. 12-This afternoon tho
Tompkins County Democratic Committee
chose George H. Baker Of this city to succeed
Duncan Campbell Lee as Democratic nominee
for Assem- blyman. Mr.. Baker is prominent
among the business men OF the city and the
mSm bers OF the committee feel that he will DO
as strong candidate as the man whom he
sueUsSds. The prospects, are that the county
will poll itS usual large Republican majority.
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Cricket.

TORONTO. Oct IL Prince RanjitSinhjrS
team OF English crlcketers played an ALE
Canadian team to-day Canadians bAttsd nrst
They were out OF condition. bowling and neld-
ing poorly They were all out for 81 runs.
The English team scored 216 for seven wioketS.
Jessop made two record hits. twice knocking
HIS score was 90. or As balls BOWED BY
stoddart the Canadians did not mako . single
run off them, Prince RGnjitsinhji was detained
in New York by illness. He 70 expected 10.
morrow. Attendance was 1000. the largest
ever at cricket match here.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-13
Mayor Harrison DisRusted with Chicago's
Festival Management.

CHICAGO. Oct. 12.-Mayor Harrison declares
that political manGuvring and provinolallsm
marked the Fall Festival. Disguised. weary
and worn. he went back to his office with words
OF praise only for Chief Ripley because OF the
police ARRANGEMENTS. II another festival ia
held In Chicago while he 10 the oty's chief eX-
ecutive. Mr.. Harrison threatens not to take
part in IL unless the political clubs keep their
hands of. When Admiral Dewey comes to
Chicago. the Mayor intends to have tho city
take charge OF his reception or he will decline
to receive him.
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To Contest Mayor rngrarts Election.

INDIANAPOLIS Oct. 12.-Charman Logsion
Of the Republican City Committee; Charles =.
Bookwalter. late candidate for MAYOR. AND 3,
number OF the Republican leaders held n cor
ference to-day and decided TO contest the
election OF Mayor TaRgart and the other mem =
bsrA of the Democratic ticket After the
conference. Mr.. Book walter said that the
question was party one. for the Repu blcans
had elected him and were entitled TO know by
elAptiOn - "
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Nominated for Justices.

The Democratic conventions OF the First and
Second Judicial districts OF the borough OF
Richmond were held last night The First disc
trict convention was held at New Bright and
John ]. Kennedy Of New Brighton was nomi-
mated He has been on the bench in the First
district court since Jan. l, 1888; having hsen
Second district convention. held at Stapleton,
named George W. Stake, Jr.. OF Staplston. as
candidate.
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Democratic City Ticket In seuburx.

NEwBURa. MY. Oct 12-The Dem ooratie City
Convention might made these nominations:
For Mayor. John J. g. McCroskery President OF
the Common Council. Daniel G. Cameron ; City
Treasurer. Joseph Van Cleft; School Trustees,
z. M. Ruttenber and Edward Stocker: Water
Commissionsr, Z, p Clarke: Almshouse Com
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-13
Fitu.inmops to R.-enter the Ring.

SYRACUSE, Oct. l2.-Bob FitEsimmons 10 Appar--
emily about to reenter the ring. This morning his
manager. Martin Julian. wired Ed Dunkhorst. AJAX
ing II he would eight Fitzsimmons six rounds in
Chicago this month. DunkhJrst accepted on the
condition that tho date ba hHel after Oct rs. he
nShts refer Maher before The Monarch Athletic Club
Dunkhorst about Oct. 30. The SyrAcnseAn is Conh.
can best FitZ.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-13
KILLED IN EXPLOSIONS.
Three Lives Lost In Saw Mill and Four In
Sitro-Glycerin Plant.

n Sitro-Glycerin Plant.
BRowHsBURG. Ind. Oct. 12-In boiler eI-
piosion this morning. three men were instantly
killed and fve others were seriously injured.
The dead are Ian WATSON. engineer : Nate
Cook. head sawyer. and Milton Roberts. The
injured are Willis Tyler. Harrison Cook.
Oliver Gilbert Jacob Hudson and William Nc
Nally. The boiler was in q saw mill and had
been In use for twenty Ave years. 1t is sup
posed ths & Saufsa II 10 %ere asd
the explosion OF the nitro-Rlycerin mixing
house at the Etna Powder Works. which oc-
Cured at Ftna on Tuesday night. though only
two were thought to be missing yesterday
morning.
The dead are John Gallagher. John Hoffman,
John Joyce and William Seeberger. All OF the
victims were single mon. The cause OF the
explosion Is not known.
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Turf Notes.

LEXINGTON Oct. l2.-Thers was 10 racing here to-
day because Of rain last night and this morning,
To-dGy's events will he decided to-morro and the
Friday.
LExIsoToN Dot NV, schlesinger h Co. of
Vienna, Austria have bought from RAilley Brothers,
$4,000. He will DO used for breeding purposes
The same buyers have bought from Joseph l. Lane
of Lexington the bay mare AlstinS. by Constantine
dam Lena by AlcyOne, for $4,000. She has no roc
ord, but has been mile IN seventeen.
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Putnam County Rspublican Ticket.

CARMEL. N. Y. Oct. 1.-THE Putnam County
Republican Convention was held here to- day.
with the Hon. Hamilton Fish In control. but
that they were able TO force a compromiSe on
the nomination for Assembly. which was
eventually given to William W. Everett. PrSsi-
OF the ticket Is James II. YeaGer for School
Commissioner and Edward G. Weeks for
County CLARK
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-13
More Than 5000 Immigrants Landed
Yesterday.

More than 5000 immigrants were landed
yesterday at the Barge Office. Among the
homeseekers were $40 Scotch and Irish who
came on the big White Star Liner Oceanic; $50
Italians. who ware passengers aboard the
North German LLOYD Liner Ems from Neditsr-
ranean ports and 32O.Germans on the Traye.
from Bremen.