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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-03

Is THE query column Of the Rich
mond Dispatch the question is asked
How many Of the Presidents Of the
United states were born IN what Is now
Virginia? Y
To which the Dispatch replies
six Presid ents were born in Virginia
--Washingv n, jefferson, Madison Hsr-
rison, lyle and Taylor
It's strange the Dispatch should
have overlooked James Monroe, the
fftb President and the fourth one
from Virginia. Mr.. Monroe held
more important Offices, probably than
any other man in this country before
or since his day. He was member
Of the City Council of Fredericksburg
a member of Virginia Legislature,
Representative in Congress, Unitsd
States Senator, twice Governor OF
the State, twice Minister to France,
twice Minister 10 England, Minister
TO Spain, Seer etsry of State, Secre-
tary of War, two terms President of
the United States, presiding justice
of Loudoun county and Visitor to the
University of Virginia. Can any ORG
beat this in Office holding
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-03

Mrs. ]. T. CRAFTY has sold her farm I.
OF the Rapidan river, to Miss Virginia
Hs.lsey, and will move to Orange.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-03
Plaids.

Some Of the best things we
have this sea son for separate skirts
are In the soft, oolJred Plaids, 30
inches wide. at % cts.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-03
TWAS EV Err THUS.

The Court of Appeals has closed
for this term and shaken the dust ct
Richmond { # its eImine. The court
departs with the plsudits OF "well
done" from the press and people of
our cities sounding in its ears because
of its quick and decisive humiliation
of the Commissioners Of Valuation
Act. Our city exchanges are heap
ing compliments upon the tribunal
such as are seldom heard, omphasiz-
ing the total indifference which the
court paid to the clamor of the pub
lie to pronounce in favor of or
against the tax law. THE FREE LANCE
was NOT much impressed with that
peculiar piece Of legislation and Gv
not defend the act, or yet inty -.
that the court in honesty, eoN -
decided otherwise, but We y
been afflicted with temU -
ness, for we never hes 49, ,,.n,o,.
of but one side. Az .'I,'t
we heard ringing 6ere from the pres.
III cities. Even our
N'O 'O" general did not favor
'"V ''V" &, or rather did not be-
,.v 49, its cOnstitutionslity; but
soung barrister before court,
: '" as compelled to defend some
'n' Ig apparently unpopular, and in
hose Innocence" he had no faith
So much for the effects of drums
and martial display; the silent voter
the coantrymsn, the farmer and Ia
bOrer-has not as yet been heard
from Will he take turn at the bst9
Captain Parks is a logged and per
sistent fighter, sld we predict that
be, with others, will put their com.
petitions on their metal two years
hence, The fight to tax wealth has
come close home. and there are lead
ers who will not let it die as supinely
as did the national fight on the same
line.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-03

Attorney. General Montague has re-
ceived Inquiries as to whether the gen.
eral assembly, which perfects plans for
q constitutional convention, oan decree
that the constitutional amendments
adopted by such convention shall be
submitted to a vote Of the people before
becoming operative Should the people
on the fourth Thursday in May vote to
call constitutional convention, there
will probably be no extra session Of the.
Legislature. Some Of the Democratic
party leaders have decided that il would
not be we'll to hold the convention DUR
ing the excitement incident TO Pfesi.
Dental campaign. They favor leaving
Tito the Legislature to be elected In
November, 1901. to provide for the oon- 1
vehtion. Many Of the advocates OF IL o.
o3uvention are nov convinced. It 10.
sAid, that the ccnsention scheme Will
BE voted down
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-03
Challies.

It's known by all who inves'
tigated that we carry asplendid STOCK
of Black Goods. Among the ne"
weayes are Armeurs. French Popiin,
DANIELS Hair, etc, together WIN
Csshmeres, Serges, Hennettas, Bill
liz ntines and many other staple
Blaqk Goods. TO which we pay spe-
cial attention.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-03

The case of W. r GMton vs., TIN
Southern Railway, in the Circuit Cont
Of Oulpeper. resulting in hung jury
10 to in favor Of giving Carton $500
Carton, who is a resident of Orange I'D
his feet frost-bitten while shovel nQ
snow for the company. and sued for s. DOC
damages. He was represented by A T.
Browning, of Orange. and Senator JEFF
fries. Of Oulpeper. and the railroad BY
Msssrs. G.. d. Gray. Of Oulpeper, and
Epps Hunton, Jr. Of Warrenton.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-02-15
ERNEST SETON THOMPSON.
The Famous Author, Traveller and Lee.
turer to Speak at Warner Hall.

| The Famous Author Traveller and Lee
| turer to Speak at Warner Hall.
| The noted author and lecturer, Ernest
| Seton Thompson, has been secured to
give one of his delightful lectures at
| Warner hall. The date is March 8, and
it will be a public lecture, which will
give the pleasing opportunity to many
| to hear him. Mr. Thompson's lecture
delivered here a number of weeks ago
before the Saturday Morning club was
a rare intellectual treat. AS only mem
bers had the privilege of hearing this
famous lecturer, traveller and natural
list the bright thought came to Miss
Anna Richards of bringing him back
and giving the public an opportunity.
Warner hall has therefore been engaged
for March 8 and Mr.. Thompson has
promised to come on that date. He is
under the management of Major Pond,
the famous veteran manager. Mr..
Thompson is the official government
naturalist at Manitoba, and his lectures
relate personal experiences with wild
animals in many countries. They are
illustrated with stereopticon views and
are full of fascinating interest to chill
dren as well as adults. The lecturers
books on animals have won him solid
fame.
There will surely be large audience
in Warner hall when Mr.. Thompson &C.
cupies the platform.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-02-15
SONS OF VETERANS.

Meriden, Feb. 14.-The sixteenth an
uual encampment of the Connecticut
division, Sons of Veterans, U. S. A,
closed this evening. Officers were elect
ed as follows:
Division commander. S. Upson
Derby.
Senior vice commander-Arthur S
Bogue, Hartford.
Junior vice commander-F. r. Up
son, Southington.
Division council-Past Colonel e. s.
Bishop, Norwich Past Captain Ed
ward Croft, Waterbury; and Past Cap
tain f. H. McGar, Meriden.
Delegate at large-Past Captain H. j.
Bissell, Lakeville.
Alternate at large-Past Captain A. r
uolbrook, Bridgeport
Delegate to national convention-Past
Captain A. T. Pratt. Rockville.
Alternate-Past Captain Samuel a.
Eddy, Canaan.
The next encampment will be held at
Norwich in April, 1901.
. The encampment closed with a camp
fire and smoker in the S. of V. hall this
evening.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-02-15
travellers Gnihe.
New York, New Haven and
Hartford Il. Ef.
December 3, 1899.

1
FOR NEW YoRK-s4; o5. $3.50 xs:1o.
xHoo. $500, 1910, $3.50, 1885. x1O:so a.
M. 1900, 1906, 1880. (parlor car lint.
tea3' sl:S5. 200. $3.50, 500. $500 .4:17
aisv' 'o:lo. 5:35. $3.50, 1910. 1910 SIX
lbridgeport Accommodation *e.1o dix
y, m. Sundays-s4:05. $3.50. xs.0O a. M.
. 10y x4;SO. xe:15, *7:1O. aS:1O. $3.50.
, FOR WASHINGTON via Harlem
River-+1:O5. "11:5o D. m. fdailvl
x1o.1o 1U0IoN via Springfield-.1:
So, ~ -ll:o5 a. M, Mas, $3.50 .. m.
Sundays-*1:1o a. m. *5.52 : :,
FOR BOSTON via New I'ordon 49,
Fiovidence--*2:1O, 1920. MI AZ lnar,or
s go iii.i,tea) a. M, s12:O5, s2:47. s4:15.
-4:55, '6:55 p. m. sundays-s2.1o SON son
a. m, @l2:05, *4:55, %6:55 o. m.
FOR MERIDEN. HARTropp
81 ss,poRsdiNGFIELD. etc.-s1:1O. $40 son
aIV:lo' 3l1;O5 a. M. 1910, .1:45, s:1o, 500
o:oz, (6:15 to Hartford. 500 10.oo
Lib Ito Meriden) D. m. sundava-
LIZ a. M, 1910. $3.50, s:2S D. m.
NEW LONDON DIVISION
For New London. etc.-*2.1o .o.o6
1855 (Guilford acc.). 1905 INK .11.ss
lparlor car limited a. M, @1a.o5 .2.sT
600, *4:l5, "4:55, Sis, 6:15 ito savbrools
junction, 1855, 1920 (Guilford occl =
m. Sunday-*2:1o, $500 a. M. .I2:o5.
F4:55, $3.50 D. m.
AIR LINE DIVISION
FOR Mlddletown, Willimantic .tc
;4o a. m 1895. 1888, 6:05 .. N sun
aays-':l5 y. m. CONNECTING al Middle
town with the Valley branch ana Mt
Wlllimantic with Midland and Central
oivlslons and G. v. r. r.. at Turner'S
vile with Colchester branch.
NORTHAMPTON DIVISION
for Shelburne Falls, Turner's Falls.
Williamsburg, Holyoke, New Hartford
and intermediate stations-7:5O 4. nj
ana 1910 p. m. For Westfield and inter-
mediate cations, 5:57 p. m.
For Harrington, New Hartford ana
points this side-7:5O a. M. 1904, 400.
5:57 p. m.
BERKSHIRE DIVISION
For Derby Junction Derby. Ansonia.
etc.-7:oo, 500, 9:35 a. M, 1900. 1888.
S;51, 6:35. 1850. 1870 =. m. Sundays
$40 a. m. and $3.50 D. M.
For Waterbury-7:0 $500, 9:s5 q. m.
1900, 1888, 5:35, 1850, 1920 p. m. sun.
days-S:1O a. M. 6:15 p. m. (via Manga.
tuck Junction.
For Winsted-7:oO, 9:s5 a. M, 1888, 5:ss
r. M Sundays-S:1O a. M, 6:15 o. "a.
(via Naugatuck Junction).
For Shelton. Botsford, Newtown. Dam
bury, Pittsfield, State Line-9:S5 a. M.
1857 p. m.
For Albany, Buffalo, Detroit. Cinc,n.
natl, ST. Louis, Chicago and the West
via Bridgeport-6:1O a. M; via state
Line-9:35 a. M, 1857 D. m,
For Litchfia1d and pojp +e orAr a. - a ~
brancn via Bridgeport--6:10 a. m. (via
Derby Junction., 1857 p. m.
express Trains. xLocal Expresf,
G. T. HAMPSTEAD.
General Passenger Agent.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-02-15

ISOLATION will be held in this city We'd
nesday, February 10.
The members of the association pres
ent yesterday morning as well as firms
that were represented, We're as follows:
The T. H. & A. III. Chappell Co., New
London; Bronson Bros, Hartford; Cap
ital City Lumber Co., Hartford; w. G.
Johnson, Fitchburg, Mass; Connecticut
Valley Lumber Co., Hartford; The f..
D. Fogg Co., New Haven; William
Schnette Co., Saginaw, Mich; G. B.
Currier, Springfield, Mass; The United
Lumber Co., Springfield, Mass; Saxon
& Strong, Bristol e. s. & H. G. Woos-
ter, Essex; Fl. F. & A. ]. Dawley, Nor
wich; A. D. Moore, New Haven; Bick-
ford & Stone, Lumber Co., Boston; j.
Ell. Gilroy & Co., Hartford; HI. S. Well
man, Providence; Lawrence Higgins,
Boston; Sanford & Morse Lumber Co.,
Boston; A. E. Lane, Boston; Bruen
Lumber Co., Saginaw, Mich; Barlos
Angeles; Fl. G. Hail. Clinton; Joseph
Brush, Greenwich; L. o. Davis, f. e.
Davis, Middletown; r. B. Wilcox, New
Britain; New Britain Lumber and Coal
Co., Hartford Lumber Co, II. e. Wood
& Co., New Canaan; George Alllng d
Co., New Haven; DeForest & Co., New
Haven; Hill & Hubbell Lumber Co.,
Norwich; Edward Chappell Co., Nor
wich; The Ansonia Lumber Co., Osborn
& Gilbert, Ridgefield; George w. Hill,
Rockville; Southington Lumber Co.
Bartlett & Co., Stamford; W. w. Coop
er, ,Suffield; Scenford & Hawley, Union
Vile; H. B. Todd & Son Co., Walling-
ford; The Brass City Lumber Co., Wa
terbury; The City Lumber & Coal Co,
Waterbury; Waterbury Lumber and
Coal Co., Waterbury, Fred s. Bidwell,
Windsor Locks.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-02-15
YALE SOPHOMORE SOCIETIES.
The Petition Against Them--Certainty
of the Reform

The Petition Against Them--Certainty
of the Reform.
Last evenings New York Post re-
marks regarding the war on Yale sopho-
more societies: THE petition yester-
day. signed by $50 member Of the aca-
demic class, in favor of abolishing the
three sophomore societies. emphasizes
the undergraduate feeling against
them, not less by the large proportion
of the senior class who signed the docu-
ment than by the ease and speed with
which the signatures were obtained.
Undoubtedly the same proportion of
signatures could have been obtained in
the three lower classes but for the ter
rorism resulting from the sophomore So
ciety influence and the ambitions of
some of the lower classmen, who hope
to be beneficiaries of the sophomore
clubs system"
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-02-15

the large hall was crowded by an au-
dience that was decidedly enthusiastic.
The vocal and instrumental music rem
dered was of high order and was
greatly enjoyed by all present. Dane
ing and other entertainment followed,
and was kept up with much spirit dur
ing the remainder of the evening.
The committee has prepared a special
ly attractive programme for tonight,
tomorrow night and Saturday night,
and there is little doubt that immense
crowds will attend. The object of the
fair is a laudable one, being for the
benefit of the fund for widows and or
phans of bereaved members. Season
tickets will be good until the close Of
the fair on Saturday evening.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-02-15
sTARIN'S
New Haven Transportation &

DAILY EXCEPT SATURDAY
Steamer JOHN H. STAKIN, CAPTAIN M
Allister leaves New Haven from Starln =
Sundays, Tuesdays and THURSDAYS. S r. ;,
err BRAsTUS CORNING, Captain Thomn.
son, Mondays Wednesdays and Fridavs
10, North River. at p. m. MONDAYS. WaGs
aesdays ana Fridays; The ERAS TUS CORN.
ING Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdavs
Fare 70 cents; Excursion Tickets $i.35.
Staterooms, $1.00.
Tickets and staterooms for sale at ]. n
Judson's, 1857 Chapel street; Peck d BIsb.
ops, 702 Chapel street. Free stage leayas
the depot on arrival of Hartford ira in ma
from corner Of Chapel and Church streets
every half hour, commencing at $50 D. NJ,
Through freight rates given and bills ~
lading to all points West, South, and South.
west. G. H. FISHER, Agent
Order your freight via Starin Line.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-02-15
GLADSTONE LODGES FAIR

Will be Continued During the Remain
der of the Week
The fair given under the auspices of
w. E. Gladstone lodge, Order Sons of
St. George, at the Musical hall on Court
street. is proving great success-so
much so that the committee in charge
has decided to keep it open until the
end Of the present week. Last night
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-02-15
DEATH OF GEORGE BEAN.

The many friends of George W. Bean
will regret to hear of his death, which
occurred yesterday. His age was fifty
nine. He was the proprietor of blcy-
Gle store on State street. between Brad
ley and State streets. He leaves a
wife and five children.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-02-15
Four Dress Goods
Bargains.
And they're bargains
that are Bargains too;

M tAAC ~ OoA dl11o
that are Bargains too;
81 Inch Ladies' Cloth, Atwood
goods, in the lovely new Spring COL
ors including shades of grey, mode
mixtures, wine, cardinal and old
blue, our 6oc cloth--49cts Yard.
Our $1.O0 81 Inch Cancels
Hair Homespun, stunning new grey
effects, just in for early Spring SELL
ing; our $l.00 Homespun,
79 cts Yard.
81 Inch Atwood Scotch Che
viot, the regular $1.00 kind, on
Thursday 79cts Yard.
New Spring Standings.
Rich, deep loustrous Mattalasse
Crepon, the noble weave that isn't
duplicated in cheap dress goods,
$l.25 Crepon, Thursday 09cts Yd.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-02-15
A PLEASANT ENTERTAINME
Given at the Young Women's Christian
Association.

Association.
An entertainment given by Mrs. Stur-
giss, assisted by Mrs. j. c. Schwab and
Miss Sibley of Detroit, was enjoyed by
large audience at the Young Women S
Christian association last night. A Sc
ries of tableaux was given representing
the magazine advertisements of the
day. These We're very we'll arranged
and were thoroughly enjoyed. Mrs.
Sturgiss rendered some violin solos and
Miss Sibley sang. Master Sturgiss,
dressed as a cupid, distributed yalen-
tines to those in the audience,
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-02-15
ChiIdren's Night Drawers

They're made to fit children of
from Q to IL years, the smaller siz-
es with feet, of high.grade striped
outing flannel in pinks and blues, in
every way superior and atlower cost
than you could make them at home,
so cents Pair.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-02-15

There's new colored skirt
we've had made to our order too.
It's of mercerized sateen like the
black in cut, perfectly finished, a
skirt that promises to lead because
Durable,
Light of weight and
Costs a mere song in COM
parison to its worth
-S1.9S
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-02-15

PROFESSOR PHELPS CONDITION JN.
CHANGED.
Hon. =. J. Phelps remained last evening
In about the same condition in which he
has been for the past week. His physician,
Dr. S. D. Gilbert, said that there was no
perceptible change.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-02-15
Two New Spring PetticOats.

Have Spring Black Sateen Skts7 They're bu
fuy made superb quality with lined accordan peted
hounce IL inches wide and the band without opening though
made for you Only -98 CENTS
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-02-15
7(S;ill1&bs5s{&2s%E%
Formerly r. N. BROWN & Co.
7(S;fl&bs5s%z1S@E%
Formerly F. N. BROWN & Co
-
Bulletin:
Good News for Thursday.

No sensation simply interesting chapter the goods
convincing statement of how reliable and opondngy
goods and of how eagerly public watches for such days sales
announce here.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-02-15


NEW HAVEN LINE--Leaye New Haver
FOR New York: 12:45 night; returning, leaye
NARRAGANSETT BAY LINE. - Teav.
New Haven for Providence and Bostnn.
1890 p. m..; returning, leave Proyidenca
300 p. M. Timely train connections for
Boston and all eastern points,
Popular Passenger Rates. Stoteroor,.
and Tickets for sale at Peck & Bfshon ~
702 Chapel street. US
cHAs.I. FRENCH, Agent.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-02-15
Muslin Underwear.
We're particularly strong on I'm derwear to-
day. Listen !

Corset Covers.
I9 CENTS-Lonsdale shaped neatly trimmed ten or a
dozen styles
rs CENTSLonsdale Corset Covers French STYLE with
draw string trimmed with VAL about neck and sleeves
rs CENTS-French Cover with high and draw string
Same, tight fitting, with yoke of ucking and lace
80 CENTS-French low cover, made with string
with yoke of embroidery back and front.
so CENTS-Fine French Nansook edged with VAL
Same, made with yoke of lace insertion and edge baby
ribbon
Drawers.
rs CENTSMade of good muslin with hensitched ruff
file and fitted yoke band
SO CENTS-Drawers with embroidery edged
umbrella rufae.
so CENTS-Haf dozen styles made Londale trimmed with
Torchon and edge Val umbrella embrod
cred ruffe
ChemSe
Is CENTS-Made of good muslin with neat corded band
Same made with yoke of embroidery and edged with ace-25
so CENTS-Made Of Lonsdae Cambria with yoke en-
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-02-15
New Haven Steamboat ca

:. Depot: Belle Dock, New Haven. Conn.
Between New York. New Haven ana Prov.
idence.
Popular Route to and from Boston = Daily
Service, Sundays Excepted.
Twin Screw Flyers Chester ",
Chaplin" and Richard Peel"
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-02-15

DIRECTIONS.-Use less tea and infuse
boiling water.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-02-15
Gowns.

80 CENTS-Made of good
muslin in two styles: with high neck
and yoke of tucking, cambria ruffles
about neck and sleeves; and V
shaped yoke on same lines
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-02-15
Chenise.
Skirts.

CKIFtS.
so CENTS-Splendid S kir S
made full length and ample width
with deep cambria tucked umbrella
ruffle.
SO CENTS-Of standard mus
lin, made with torchon edged deep
cambria umbrella ruffle.
Same, with embroidery edge.
90 .CENTS--Made of fine
muslin with deep umbrella ruffle, set
with two rows embroidered insertion
Same with deep embroidered ruffle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-07-25
SCENE OF CARNAGE.
Tien-Tsin After the Battle-Suicide of
General Nieh.

Copyright, l9co by the Associated Pressl
TIEN-TSIN, July 15 s p. m, via Che
Foo II. and Shanghai, July 24.-Chinese
from the walled city report foreigners In
Peking are living. having taken shelter in a
bomb-proof building. About 1000 Chinese
were engaged in the battle here July ii.
More are coming from Peking.
General Mich was imprisoned because he
opposed making war on the foreigners. but
afterwards was released on the condition
that he fight them. To this he acceded
committed suicide.
A large part of the walled city was
burned last night. and to-day the Chinese
held a perfect orgie, plundering, smashing
houses and fighting like demons over stores
of silks, furs and jewelry.
Hundreds of dead Cinnamon along the
walls, or women and children killed by
shrapnel, are lying among the smoking
ruins.
1t is reported that some correspondents,
however, in their dispatches asserted that
General Dorward thinks Colonel Liscum
blundered in taking the Ninth Regiment to
the right instead of TO the left, and that
the feeling is strained between the Ameri-
cans and British. The fact is that the
General Dorward has asked the names of
Americans to report them for gallantry.
The doctors decided not to amputate
Lieutenant Leonard's arm. All the
wounded are doing well.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-07-25
kEMPFF RAISES A STORM.


LONDON, July 24.-The Globes naval
correspondent at Taku writes: Admiral
Kempff has raised storm in a teacup on
the salute question. He is second in COM
mand of the station, and thus entitled 10
eleven guns as rear admiral, and this was
recently given him by the Endymion at
Yokohama. He claimed thirteen guns
stating that no American admiral got
eleven guns. their values being: Full ad-
miral II; vice admiral. 10; read admiral, 13.
The United States having just started the
grade of admiral, it is probable Kempff
thought out the regulations I'm pure ignor-
ance. as there appears to be no reason why
United States rear admiral should be
worth more powder than any other rear
admiral. To his protest Rear Admiral
Kempff was informed that the captain OF
the Endymion will give him as many guns
as he wanted IL there was sufficient powder
on the ship. but until they publish their
regulations we had TO go by ours. The
Orlando british armored ship arriving at
Taku, knew nothing of this squabble and
rubbed IL in by saluting the Chinese rear
admiral with thirteen guns. then the Rus
sian rear admiral with thirteen and then
the United States rear admiral with eleven
guns. Whether distance made IL difficult
for them 10 distinguish the number or
delicate hint was intended. the Newark
had the good taste TO return thirteen"