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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-12
THE WIND RAISER.
1t Was an Ingenious Iden, but Its
Working Was Only Moderate-
ly Satisfactory.

He was tall man with shifty eyes
and telescope hand bag. Aside from
this. he had on 4 dilapidated storm coat
and tuft Of hair on his pointed chin.
Sir he said, with courtly gravity
police courtly or otherwise-''sir,I have
here most remarkable model" and lie
pointed i skinny foretinger at his tele-
scope. Il want YOU TO look at it, sir,
and II 1T meets your approval ask you
to give me Il card OF Introduction to
some New York newspaper man Who
can put me in touch with either Sir
Thomas Upton or Ollie Iselin. or both''
In touch, ell? ." said the scribe, quite
softly.
The visitor slightly redeemed
1T is figure Of speech" he hastily
said.
"Ihope you make the figure low" said
the scribe.
"l.cmme show you the model" quoth
the stranger, and diving into the tele-
scope he pulled out wonderful con
glomeration Of strings, aud spools and
wheels. Il made it all since breakfast"
he smilingly asserted.
when did you have your last break
fast?:" queried the scribe, as he toyed
with the largest spool.
Il call it," the inventor hastily went
en-, 1.-THE wind compeller. You turn
the crank a. which is geared to the
cylinder B. which causes the fywhee;
C. to revolve With great rapidity-
which naturally produces the wind.
BY enlarging the hywheel and the cylin-
der
And the crank?" interrupted the
scribe, with a meaning look at the Wis
itor.
No. said the latter, 1.-The larger ma
chine would be run by a powerful DON
key engine"
suppose it's much the same thing"
said the scribe. Then he leaned back
and surveyed the outfit with his eyes
half closed. ''Will you tell me-" he
asked, what this mechanical night
mare means?"
Il knew it would interest YOU
chuckled the stranger. ''Well, sir, this
simple little device is intended for use
on racing yachts when becalmed. Put
one of these, sir, on the after deck of
the Columbia, We'll say; attach to its
producing focus a huge funnel Of
the graphophone order, couple on your
motor, press the button. and when the
cylinder gets to revolving you'll have
breeze enough to fill every blessed sail
-spinnaker and all. OF course, l would
also have a 'compeller' on the after deck
Of the Shamrock, the exact duplicate
Of the Columbia one, and both would ba
officially geared to exactly the same
speed. Why, just see what a saving Of
labor it would be! All the sailors would
lie around and smoke cigarettes. leav-
ing the whole Job of running the boat
to the man at the helm. There'd be no
excursionists disappointed. no report
ers Disguised. Great scheme, isn't it?
What do you think of ito"
''As wind raiser?" queried the
scribe.
Eyes"
".As raiser Of the wind" said the
scribe, solemnly, cts only a partial sue
cess. The best I can do for you, my
friend, is ten cents. Here you are, and
good morning"
The inventor connected with the dime
with great promptness and accuracy,
and together they drifted out.-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-12
- -
In ASlL NNhtec.

That is, we are in the Hot Water
Heating business and can serve you
with irst-class work if good work is 4
consideration. IF you want cheap ana
common work. see the other fellow.
Our line Of heating and cooking stoves
IS complete our prices defy competi-
tlon. Old prices largely prevail Get
your pick before stock is exhausted
l2-3-3t. GEO. NJ. RICHTER.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-12
Liveright s Frankel,.
80 W. Queen ST., Hampton, Va
Real / IL .
FOR ONE WEEK ONLY.-

Lot No. 2, Block No. 4. Buckroe
Beach; last for sale at this price, $3.50.
8 Lots, East Newport News. Nos. 8,
10, II, -, 13, II. Is, Is, and II, Block No
FAC. Easy terms. 81 900.
Lots, East Hampton, Mallory ave-
nue.. Best location in town for dwell
ling; terms good. 1900.
House and Lot on car line, rooms,
new and in good condition, East Hamp-
ton, $1,500.
House and Lot on corner Fulton
street, East Hampton, overlooking
Hampton river. A bargain, $500.
Lots in Phoebus, good saloon Sites
Lots in Newport News, Hampton and
Phoebus, any place you wish one.
Furnish plans to build.
j. V. BICKFORD.
Phones and 4S. Hampton, Va.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-12
Pianos for Christmas

LARGE STOCK. LOWEST PRICES.
EASY TERMS i VIZ
Walter D. Moses & Co, Ric hntoTd iJcht
- Weber, Agent, Barnes Hotel,
Ffdmpton. 12G-5t.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-12

MI. John l.. Howard. q fort So>lier. an
Mrs. Kate Smith. of Phoebus The we'd
ding will take place ut Old Point to-
day.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-12
WILL ELECT OFFICERS.

\ called meeting Of the Daughters Of
lhe tnnfeGer,tcN will he hel ut tn (.
Atm" Of Mrs. E. s. liudgns tomorrow
afternoon. when the officers for th,. en-
suing year are to De chosen
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-12

DEAR STR ..
7 have started something which 1
think Will help a long fat want II;
Hampton. 1t is the Hampton Pressing
club. Your Clothes Pressed, AIended
ana Cleaned as many times as You lk..
for the price Of 800 per month. All
clothes Sent for and returned to your
residence on notice being given
j. w. WILLIAMS
Queen street. Hampton, Va
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-12
'IIOW.AlRD- SMITH

IA marriage license was issued by
Clerk III. II. Holt yesterday Is
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-12
Thompson Bros,

e" on property. Phone, $50. Il Queen ST
NJ :'h,r. l}2
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-15
Muslin Underwear.

Heavy purchases here along last fall
when materials were cheap and work
was badly wanted enables us TO show
the grandest assortment and largest
stock, but now comes the necessity of
unloading at least one-half in the next
two weeks, and those of you who
have seen our big bills know just how
we are going to do it. The bargain
lots quoted at Toe. Zoe. 25c, 33c, soc
and IS will bring the customers from
60 miles in every direction and the
goods viii melt away like frost before
a summers sun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-15
Was Well Known.

Mrs. Blackburn was about 90 years
of age and was woman of so marked
characteristics and ecccntricities that
nearly every one in the upper end
knew her. She had Il hobby for pet
dogs, cats and chickens. Her door
yaM was always a kennel for dogs and
cats. She was originally known rs
AUNT Sally Owens Her first hus-
band. bearing the name of Owens.
went away to the civil war and never
returned. She later married q man
by the name of Kramer. From her
second husband she was eventually
separated. ard DR.. Black burn, since
deceased, became her third husband.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-15

also continue issuing COM
mutation tickets on the Milan line,
giving scent fare to daily passen-
gers, to whom books Will be issued.
Mr.. Lardner said his company could
not consent to scent fare to the
Watch Tower. as the maintenance
of that resort and the cost of free
amusements, in the past, has eaten
up the major portion of the additional
nickel. The street car company will
carry children under ~ years at half
fare and those under years free.
All the above concessions were
jotted down by Mr.. Lardner and will
be included, with the exception
of the Seventeenth street extension
referred to, IN the ordinance which
will be presented at the council at
its next meeting. Copies of the ordi-
nance Will be furnished the members
of the council. The street and alley
committee will have another confer
ence next Saturday night, when Mr..
Lardner will hear and consider any
further concessions that may be de-
sired
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-15

These both stores Main Fourth
Avenue and Seventeenth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-15
blankets and ComforfcrS.

Among the many attractions mem
toned in our big bills nothing eemed
to command more attention than the
bed blankets and bed comforts and
really the great bargains in this de-
partment have called forth many
compliments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-15
EnbrOfderies and Laces.

We can only say for our mbroidery
stock that you should read our big ad
and then tput yourself in immediate
contact with the biggest embroidery
bargains ever known in this section
or the states adjoining. The way our
laces are marked down are well indi-
Gated by the two special examples.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-15

Coughing Injuries and intlamcs sore
lungs. One Minute Cough Cure
looscns the cold; allays coughing and
heals quickly. The best cough cure
for children, perfectly harmless. For
sale by L. III. Thomas, A. j. Reiss and
NJ. +. Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-15
Curtains and Window Shades.

have also had n great run. Look over
the big ad and see the inducements Of
fered in these goods. Our cut prices
on carpets, rugs and mattings is max
ing very lively time in this depart
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-15
You Need
To Know

If you need to be economical that there is no
sJch other place Clemann & Salzmann for
furniture Lowness in price is not always
economy but the values that obtained at
these great furri ure stores are consistent
enough to make it advantageous for you to buy
here Others make extravagant claims, but,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-15
NC CAB E

widely known that March
that
educeda
impetus
To largest
n oca during month of February
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-15
CRUEL COLDS VICTIM
PitifuI Fate of Mrs. Sarah Black
burn at Rapids City
Sunday.
FROZEN WHILE SHE SLEPT.

Alone in Her Humble Home. She Re-
ceives the Sting Which Causes Her
Death-was Familiarity Known in the
Upper End as AUNT Sally Owens" and
Had Peculiar Eccentricities.
Mrs. Sarah Blackburn better
known. not only in Rapids City. where
she had lived for several decades. but
throughout the upper end of the
county, as Aunt Sally Owens suf-
fered a pitiful and terribly painful
death Monday night. Although thrice
married she had lived a sort of re-
clase existence for the most part for
ceiving only such attentions as the
neighbors, recognizing her condition
and circum stances, could give her.
1t had been the custom of Mrs. Camp
bell, one of the kindly disposed of the
village, to run over to Mrs. Black
burns house each morning and start
the fire for the old lady before she
had risen. Sunday morning, one of
the most terrific cold days of
the winter, Mrs. Campbell went
on her accustomed mission 10
Mrs. Blackburn's house. After light
ing the fire Mrs Campbell went to
Mrs. Black burns room and tapped on
the door. There was no response at
first, but after repeated knocking she
heard Mrs. Black burn spring out of
bed and then fall heavily upon the
floor. Not being able to gain en-
trance to the room, Mrs. Campbell
summoned other neighbors, the door
was forced and the aged woman was
found to be conscious, but suffering
with numbness in her feet. She APP
peared to have lost control of her feet
entirely, which fact was responsible
for the fall when arising from her bed
in response to Mrs. Campbell's sum-
mons. Thinking, however, the lower
extremities were simply benumbed,
Mrs. Black burn was carried into the
room where the fire had been kindled,
and she was placed so that her feet
could be heated from the oven. AS
soon as the effect of the heat was felt,
the poor woman's feet began to swell,
and it was apparent that they had
been frozen. The toes burst rs the
frost came out, and the sufferer was
seized with terrible agony. She lin
gered until Monday, when death came
to her relief.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-15

Miss Hope Ross, the charming lit
tie REBEL of Secret Service" SAYS:
- .Orangeine' never fails me and
have given it many severe tests"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-15

Continued on Fourth page.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-15
There Is No > About IL.

No question indeed with those who
have used it, but that Foley's Kidney
Cure is absolutely reliable for all kid
ney md bladder diseases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-15
DOHeSfiCS.

In many cases where lots were not large.
other and even octter bargains will take their
places. We have arranged to continue the
sale of Fruit OF the Loom. LonSdale. Hope.
Blackstone and other &c bleached muSlinS. ut
O'Clock every afternoon this month at 41sc la
yarI.
1he Amoslleag Touchdown and other makes
OF heaviest Toe tennis hauuelS at CSC n yard.
are creating IA genuine sensation and buyers
are coming for it. from evrey direction.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-17
DIED OF CANCER,
Did Mrs. Thompson, After an Ill
ness of Four Months.

Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson, wife
of Mr.. J. B. Thompson, of Balm
bridge, died Tuesday of cancer,
aged 68 years She had been sick
since last October and about two
months ago had an operation per-
formed here by a Nashville special
list. This afforded. only temporary
relief however, and three weeks age
she was taken back to cambridge
She had been a member of the Bap
fist church for number OF years
She leaves husband and five chill
dren. The remains were brought
here and inferred in Hopewell GENE
terry at , o'clock yesterday after
moon
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-17
DAMAGE SUIT.
Esq. Myers Sues the City of Hop
+ kinsville For $2Ioo.

Esq. S. II. Myers, of Kelly, has
brought suit against the city of
Hopkinsville for S21O0 damages, al
leging criminal negligence of the
city authorities.
Last September his petition
states he was thrown into a ditch
on North Main street at a point
where the street was two narrow
for vehicles to pass with safety. In
meeting an ice wagon his horse
SHE'D and upset his buggy, break
ing the buggy and smashing Is
dozen eggs. Esq. Myers was con-
siderably bruised himself and had
a heavy expense in doctors bills.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-17
NATIVES COWED.
The Conquest OF the Philippines
Nearly Complete.
The Liberty Lovers on Both Luzon
and Panay Almost
Whipped.

. Manila. Feb. l5.-The bush.
whackers are bothering the Ameri-
cans considerably, and they furnish
about the only real trouble the
Americans have An open fight re-
suits in victory every time, but the
silent slayers pick off men without
warning A body ofthem attacked the
Americans this morning and nine of
the latter were wounded: I he rebels
we're quickly routed and the Ameri-
can lines were extended.
The town of Jaro, near Iloilo, was
captured by the 18th infantry Mon
day, after sharp fighting, in which
the Insurgents lost heavily. The
American loss was all in wounded
and was not large.
The insurgents on both islands are
becoming greatly weakened. They
are not receiving fresh accessions
and their supplies and ammunition
are running short.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-17
SUDDEN DEATH.
Miss Fannie A. Cook the Victim
of a Fatal Accident.
Found in Her Room in Dying
Condition Wednesday
Morning.

Miss Fannie A. Cook, sister of
DR.. f. r. Cook, with whose family
she made her home, was found in
her room in a dying condition at an
early hour Wednesday morning.
Her room was upstairs over her
brothers room and adjoining that
of Mr.. Jas. O. Cook on the same
floor. About FIVE o'clock Mr., Jas.
20. Cook was. aroused by the smell
of smoke coming from his aunt 5
room and about the same time DR..
Cook in TIE room underneath heard
her grooming. Both rushed to in
vestigate and found Miss Cooklying
prone upon the floor in a dying con-
.dition. Her scanty Clothing--she
had arisen from the bed-was burn
ing in slow fire, filling the room
with smoke and scorching the flesh
of the unconscious old lady. Mr.
Cook extinguisked the fire and in
doing SO burned his own hands
severely. She was then laid upon
the bed. but ceased to breathe in a
moment.
Just how the accident occurred is
not known. Miss Cook was subject
to sinking spells" by reason of her
extreme old age and was carefully
looked after by the whole family.
She was quite feeble and had not
fully recovered from arecent illness.
The theory of the family is that she
went to the fire and while standing
in front of it fell and caaght her
clothing. The fire had not been re.
built since IL O'Clock in the night
! and a screen had been placed over
! it. This had been removed anC
Miss Cook had probably attempted
to stir up the fire andmay have had
a sinking SPELL while thus en-
gagged. Why she was up so early
is not known. 1t was the custom 10
make her fire for her an hour ortwo
later than 5 o'clock. She had been
cautioned the night before not totry
to get up until her fire was made.
She was down stairs to supper the
night before and had receivedk a
call from Bishop Dudley and Rev.
Mr.. Carter, her pastor, the evening
before.
Miss Cook was born in Dec. 1918
and was in her Slst year. She was
an older sister of DR.. Cook, with
whom she had lived for many years.
She was a member of the Episco-
pal church and her funeral services
were held at Grace church at two
o'clock yesterday afternoon and the
interment followed in HOpewell
Cemetery.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-17
CATARRH CAUSED DEATH.
Popular Young Lady Dies While
Visiting Near Cadiz.

Miss. Matte Stewart, daughter
of Mr.. Reuben Stewart, of Mont
gomery, died Monday, at the home
of Mr.. John Guier, nearCadiz,where
she was visiting. She was "a
years old. Death was caused from
catarrh. She was very popular
young lady and leaves a large cir
Gle of friends and relatives tomourn
her loss. -
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-17
HEART DISEASE.
Causes Sudden Death of a Col
Ored Flan at Caledonia.

Charles Daniel, COL, aged IS
years, died suddenly at Caledonia.
He had been sick for several
months. but was not confined to his
bed. On Friday night he returned
rather earlier than usual and died
some time during the night, 1t is
thought that heart trouble caused
his death. ..
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-17
YOUNG LADY
Dies of Pneumonia After a Brief
Illness.

Miss Arey Boyd, daughter of Mr..
Joel Boyd, died a few miles west of
Kelly, Tuesday, ofpneumonia, aged
2l years. The funeral occurred at
at Mt. Zoar church Wednesday and
the interment took place in the Dick
Boyd grave yard.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-17
BIT HIS FOOT.
Mad Dog Attacks a COIored Boy
Near Gracey.

Jim Massie, Col, while sitting in
the house of Peter Caldwell, col,
near Gracey, was attacked by a
dog supposed to be afflicted with
rabies Wednesday. The animal
tore. the shoe from the BOY s foot
and it's teeth penetrated the flesh.
He then ran out and bit two dogs
and made his escape.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-17
LAST DAY
For Filing Suits For Spring Term
of Circuit Court.

To-day is the last day for filing
suits for the spring term of Circuit
Court. Up to last evening about
100 suits had been filed The num-
Der of continued cases Is less than
usual aud the docket for this term
will be smaller than for some time
Cor a six-weeks siege of court.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-17
ARVIN.H0LEMAN.
Methodist Church the Scene of a
r Wedding Wednesday.

On last Wednesday morning Mr..
w. ]. Aryin and Miss Elizabeth
Holeman were married at the Meth
odist church in this city. Rev. w.
X. Piner performed the ceremony.
The young people are quite popular
and have a large circle of friends
who wish them happy welded life.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-17
DEATH OF MRS. MASSIE.
SuccumbS to Pneumonia After an
Illness of a Week.

The wife of Mr. Fred Massie died
at her home near Pembroke on re
18th inst, after an illness of aweek,
of pneumonia. She was about fifty
years old and leaves a husband
and one child. The interment took
place in the family burying ground
Sunday.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-17
MILES.ANDERSON.
Kelly Couple Harry at the Brides
Home Tuesday.

Mr.. j. S. Miles and Miss Daisy
Anderson, popular Young people of
the Kelly neighborhood, were mar
ried at the home of the bride Tues
day. Rev, u. A. Ransom perform
ed the ceremony.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-17
AGED COLORED MAN.
Reported to Have Died of Exposure
Near Gracey.

Burrel McCarty, an aged colored
man of the Gracey neighborhood,
died a few days ago. He was IS
years old it is reported that death
was due to exposure during the
intensely cold weather Of last week.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-17
Ladies Free Day.

On next Tuesday morning the
Bowling Alley will be reserved for
ladies only. Free of charge from
9 Till IL o clock,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-11-10
DEWEY AT NEW YORK.
ADMIRAL and Ills Bride Located at
Wnidorf- Astoria.

New York. NOV. 1O.-Admiral and
Mrs. Dewey arrived in New York last
night from Washington. They were
driven direct to the Waldorf Astoria,
where they are the guests Of Mr.. Boidt,
the proprietor of that hotel. The adj
miral and his bride did not register.
Admiral and Mrs Dewey viii prob
ably spend day or two at the Wal
llorf Astoria. They did not leave the
hotel during the evening.
The admiral and Mrs. Dewey got
away from Washington without at
tracing any attention. They came to
New York IN an ordinary Chair car.
Passengers who came over Secretary
OF War Root among them, said that the
admiral and his bride We're not gem
orally recognized by the other passen-
gers till after Philadelphia had been
passed. Then there was a general de-
sire on the part Of everybody on the
train to see them. People bought chair
car tickets for the purpose of being in
the same car, and others who did not
get chairs walked through the car for
the purpose OF seeing the bride and
groom
A group of passengers got around
the admiral when he left his seat Tor
few moments near Elizabeth, and silk
lhandkerchief with an American flag
embroidered on it and a handful OF
lcigars were presented to him. He ac-
icepted them in good natured way.
/ one old man grasped his hand and said
to him: admiral, I saw you on the
4 Olympia and in the parade. ! want to
say 10 you. may the Lord bless you.
The admiral saw the mans kind
| feelings and was visaby affected He
/ said: That's good l thank YOU I'll
| go and tell my wife"
There was a considerable crowd in
the Jersey City station when the train
lrolIed in, waiting TO see the admira! and
Mrs. Dewey AS the admiral. with Mrs
Dewey, stepped from the car he was
heartily cheered. The men in the crowc
Ian DOTTED their hats and the admira
lifted his The admiral looked ths
bridegroom. His face was flushed anc
Inc smiled back a the crowd and an
swered their greetings by lifting hi.
hat again and again. Mrs. Dewe!
bowed and smiled.
The station master escorted the cou
pie from the train TO the Twenty-thir'
street ferry boat When the boa
reached the Twenty-third street ferr,
house the admiral and his wife entere'
a carriage in waiting and were driver
to the Waldorf Astoria.
f. D. Thomas, MIR. Boldt's manager
met them and led them to the privat
suite adjoining the apartments of MI
Boldt, where they Will remain while i
/. the city. Mrs. Dewey's maid had com
on an earlier train and the baggag
was already there. Dinner was ais
ready to serve in the apartment
The admiral and Mrs. Dewey will US
Mr.. Boldt's private entrance and wi
also have their own dining room. TIL
admiral is not going to go about in dis
guise, but it is his wish to be as llttl
noticed as possible and his movement
t are not to be heralded in advance.
$ The admiral must have known whe
he was here a few days ago that he wa
to be married yesterday, for he had ~