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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20
Shame this child" said the clergy.


'Name this Child" said the clergy.
man.
"Superhuous," replied young Mrs.
Verdigris. the mother of the cherub.
"What?"
''Superfluous
my dear madam" said the preach
er In q whisper. that will never do.
can't give the baby such name as
that. Who suggested it to you:'
my husbands brother"
SIS he a married man?"
mo, sir He's an old bachelor"
"As L suspected Madam, we will
call this baby Blessing >"
Il We no obi ction, sir, but 1 like the
sound Of the other better"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

An English clergyman once preached
q sermon on the eternal fate of the
wicked. Meeting soon after an old
woman well known for her gossiping
propensities, he said: hope my SER
mon has borne fruit. You heard what
1 said about the place where there
shall be walling and gnashing of teeth?,
"Well, as to that?" answered the
dame, ''if l as anythink to say, it be
this: let them gnash their teeth as has
'em-I ain't!''
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

DO you really think it paid to give
Josh all this education?" asked Farmer
Corntossel.
Course l do" answered the fond
mother. Its wuth money tn know
better n to say crops are bad instid o.
'croos is bad"
SWELL. IL you say so, I reckon it's all
right. But l can say as see how it
kin make any difference in the crops. I"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

First Citizen (stopping passerby)-
Excuse me, but you have my umbrella.
Passer-Are you sure 1t is yours?
First Citizen-Indeed, am, for there
are my initials on the handle.
Passer-Then you are the man I'm
looking for; I'm sure you will have no
objection to giving me the new um-
brella you took In exchange for this.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

"You should love your neighbor as
yourself"
"Of course, but there are times when
q fellow Is considerably disguised with
himself"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

swell, declare" remarked the
thin man. who was being uncomfortably
crowded by a very stout person, s.the
trolley company ought to charge pas.
sengers by weight
Think SOP" retorted the stout per.
son. "At that rate it wouldn't be
worth their while to take you on a,
ALL"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

did you divide your bonbons with
your little brother, Mollie?'
Yes. ma; ate the candy and gave
him the notices. You know he is aw.
fully ford of reading"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

She-Oh, tell me frankly. what shall
1 do to keep from drowning?
He-Shut your mouth.
She-Ugh! You brute. I've a good
mind to drown first.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

The man who makes speciality nj
raising clean hogs. inside and outside.
m"kes his market. and very often his
own price IA we'll
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

Keep the calf growing The faster
the batter. Nothing but = rood lI'f
will make good COW o. a good beef.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

Little Boston Boy-Mother, 1 told
Santa Claus that he needn't trouble
himself TO make his usual donations to
me this season.
Motber-What do you mean, Epam-
inondas?
Little Boston Boy-Mother, he has
worn his old fur overcoat such a long
period that 1 feel assured 1t must be in
tested with pernicious microbes.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

An Irish judge of the old school, in a
recent summing up at the Four Courts.
Dublin. created a great effect. The
plaintiff was even more beautiful than
her beautiful daughter. who was a wit.
ness. "Gentlemen of the Jury" his
iordship began. everything in this
case seems plain-except Mrs O'TooIe
and her charming daughter"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20
OUR MERRY-GO-ROUND.

"How old are you, little girl?" asked
a visitor of 3-year-old Minnie.
I'm not old at all, +" was the reply,
s'I'm most new."
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

Millions of dollars are undoubtedly
lnst every year, which could be saved
u the sf"ck on a great many farms re-.
ceived proper feed and care.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

The government Of Norway has a
fund Of about $500 00O. which Ia lent tn
farmers through the municipal officials
to assist them In buying land.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

MIX at the ssms lar every dav.
and milk clean. Tb@ie = more in this
than some farmers a,e willing to admit
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20
THE FIRSTBOlN.

Why is it that the firsthorn child is so
often the healthiest of family of chill
dren? The reason seems to suggest it
self. As child follows child the mother
has less and less vitality; often not
enough for herself and none, therefore,
for her child.
Expectant mothers who use Doctor
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

| " ynu gee hen spin a~rurd in a
d'zzv. cra2v manner and suddenly fall
dead she prnhsblv died of spoplexv,
caused by overfeeding.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

The price of milk in N Y. city has
r'sen nna cent quart. Dairymen
claim this will jnst about cnver the ex
ira cost OF feed which is very high just
now
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

Avoid churning cream at a ton high
temperature, lest you injure the fl ,vor
and grain of the butter.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

Hanger-on-''What's making that
raspiDg noise in the next room?"
Bailiff-"I think it's a woman filing
an application for divorce"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

1fcnws are allowed to have the range
ofthe harnvard there should he a warm
shed adjoining It where they may go
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

Ascum-your brother isn't married,
Is he?
Flirtby-No; he doesn't care enough
for the girls
Ascum-But how about you? You're
not married. either.
Flirtby-No; I care too much for
them.-Philadelphia Press.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

Henry, how is the plot of that sea
novel running?'
swell, just at this chapter there is a
terrible storm. and. and the passengers
are afraid the boat will go to the top ~
"You mean to the bottom"
mo; this is submarine boat. -
Philadelphia Record.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

Keep the stables free from foul odors
filth of all kinds. Milk absorbs these
things very readily.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

Buy wheat for feed instead of bran.
1n wheat you get bran, and something
more.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

wrote to Dr. Pierce. and he told me to get his
Favorite Prescription and bottle of Golden
Medical Discovery / got bottle of each, and
when had taken them a few days. I felt much
better. and when had taken hardly three parts
OF each bottle felt well and could eat as well as
any one, and could do my work without any
trouble q could not do anything before). I feel
very thankful to DIR. Pierce for his medicine
and tell all who tell me they are sick to gel
these medicines, or write to DR.. Pierce"
Those who suffer from chronic dis
by letter, free. All correspondence
strictly private. Address Dr. R. v.
Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure bill
iousuess and sick headache.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

The only thing gained by feeding
aud caring for poorly bred animal 1:
experience, and this experience gener.
ally shows you that it does not pay.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20
New York Tribune Farmer

T. For sixty years the NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIR
~ mNE VI mas oten n iional we ky newspap, r. read "A
~, ~. s1 entire oy farmers aud haS enjnyed tn con-
nce ana support OF the American people to q degree
never attain d by any similar pubIicaIion ~ esiee
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

Stick to the breed. Choose the breed
you like bes and stay by it.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

'If ten men should ask you to marry
them, what would that be?"
"What would it be?'
"a tender"
And If one should ask you, what
would that be?''
81 don't know; what?"
"a wonder"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20
AGRICULTURAL.

Good breeding and good feeding are
what makes the profitable animal.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

Do not hold your eggs. Sell them
while they are fresh, SO as to get the
best prices.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20
HE CERTAINLY WAS.

SIS he broker"
II guesss so. He said il air was five
cents barrel he'd suffocate. ."-Indiap.
polls News.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription find that it
keeps them in vigor-
ous health. They eat
well, sleep well and
are not nervous.
When baby comes its
advent is practically
painless, and the
mother is made hap
py by the birth of a
healthy child. If you
would be a healthy
mother of healthy
children use UFavor.
lite Prescription"
OF will be very glad to
say a few words for DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
tiou,s writes Mrs. p. 5.
Douglas. of Mansonvillc,
Bronze Co., Quebec rDur-
ing the FIRST four months,
when ] looked forward to
becoming a mother, l suE
fered very much from nau-
sea and vomiting. and !
felt so terribly sick / could
scarcely eat or drink any
thing. I hated all kinds
Of food At this time l
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20
In THE DISTRICT COURT
OF the United States for the Southern
Dist. Of Ohio, Eastern Division.

In the matter of
Ernest J. Bryant. w. 90.
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day
OF February. A d 1901, at the court room of
said court in Columbus. Ohio, the petition of
Ernest J. Bryant to be discharged In bank
ruptcy will be for bearing. All known cred
itors and other persons In interest may ap-
pear at said time and place and show cause
II any there be. why the prayer of said petit
ERNEST ]. BRYANT.
Howenstine Huston, Attorneys.
Dec Is, l901-2t.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

Two dozen hens ought to supply an
ordinary sized family with eggs.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

Because beef and butter are high,
don't go to raising two calves on one
cows milk,
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20
Stockholders Meeting.

Notice Is here bv given that the animal
meeting OF the BellefOntaine Building & Loan
will be held at the offic. of the comnanv on
Monday the 9th day of January. 1e 2 between
the hours OF two O'Clock d. m, and eight
O'Clock. p m. e-e"s
By order Of the Board of Directors
+ W. ARNOLn, Secretary.
n JOSEPH COLTON, Pres.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20
NEW YORK TRIBUNE FARMER

Is made absolutely for farm their fam lis TIL.
mr. umber WAS i-sut d November 1tI. 1901 S A"e
Every de artme Of agricultural industry cora,
ca oy spe alrontrihutors who leaders I'm their r
sIectlv- liheS and the ThlRUN f FARMER will be in
every sense high class up t date, live contemplating
agriceiu ura pa profusry fllnst with pctr" ~
live eStock. model building nd homes arrcitnroi
uEchi ~ e'N'i'uiA'
farmer wives, sons a"d daughters will find special
price 20 but car huy il With
your Iay tlte ho" e weekly THE IxFII
fONTAlNE REPUBLICAN, one wear for :, 90
pr, 81 10, your subscriptions and money TO THE RE-
PUBLICAN, Bellefontaine, Ohio. - " ~
-,, send your name and address TO the NEW yORE
IhbU r I'M r. New Y"ik City, q. d a fiee s. NJ
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20
Nasal
cATARRH

In al its stages theFe
should be cleanliness.
Ely's Cream Balm
cieanses, soothes and heals
the diseased membrane.
Iteures catarrh and drives
away . cold In the head
quickly.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-20

lOs1PAD
BROS MEDICINE
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-03-06
COLOMBIAN WARFARE.
Great Brutality Characterizes Hostii
tiles Now in Progress.

San Francisco, March 6.-Accordin-
10 Y. II. Putros. a railroad man "hc
has arrived here from South America
the war now in progress in Colombia
is characterized by brutality on both
sides. In the far interior. Putros says
the Fcderals. before being driven ouf
slaughtered every person that fel
into their hands. excepting only f."
women.
At Chinipa "A body of adherents G
MarosGllin. while retreating. cam,
upon an inn near the town and tooh
possession Of il. The person in com
mand Of this party was Melton Iuhia
who at present has charge Of the artil
lery at Bogota. Theophile Ortiz. lh(
son of the owner of the inn. Was
found within and made prisoner. liav
ing ascertained that the young man
father was rebel. Zubia ordered hin
to be tortured. He was finally. a
cording to Putros. impaled by hi
chin on a hook driven into the doc
and his hands nailed to the sides q
the entrance. In this way. after
series of struggles. he soon died.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-03-06
VICTORY FOR MINNESOTA.
Decision Involving the Right to L.
cense Certain Elevators.

Washington March 5.-ln the Unit
cd States supreme court an opinion
was handed down in the case of W.
w Cargill n Co. Us. the State Of
Minnesota. The case involved the
constitutionality of the Minnesota Law
Of 1885 requiring storage elevators
and warehouses on railroad lines. but
not nj terminal stations. 10 take out
licenses and also making other regu-
lations concerning such institutions.
The opinion OF the court was confined
entirely TO the one point OF the right
of the state railroad and warehouse
commission To require owners of such
warehouses or elevators 10 take out
licenses and IL was held that the
commission could legitimately cXer-
else that function under the consti-
tuition. The opinion was delivered by
Justice Harlan.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-03-06
MADISON SOUTH DAKOTA WEDNESDAY. MARCH
BRITISH NoPEs RISING.
News From Scuth Africa Continues
Eavor9bIe.

New York. March 6.-Boer war news
continues favorable, says The IrlD-
unes London correspondent. and the
spirits of the ministerial followers are
rising Not only is General French
clearing the Eastern district OF the
Transvaal. but General Dewet has
been headed off in one direction and is
being closely followed toward Faure-
smith so his capture can be effected.
The surrender of Generals BOtha and
Delary will follow speedily. This. at
least. is the opinion OF London mill
tary men who are now more conf
dent in their forecasts than they have
been during the recent months. 1t Is
rumored in parliament that Sir Mich
ael Hicks Beach has two budgets IN
preparation-one adapted for the
close OF hostilities and the other for
an indefinite continuance OF the pres
ent condition OF guerrilla warfare
One is believed to be much more IA
| vorable than the other to the taxpay
| ers. but each is reported to involve
| considerable widening OF the area OF
indirect taxation.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-03-06
RETURNED MANY FOLD.
Lucky Investment in Mesaba Stock by
Duluth Pastor.

Duluth, March 6.-Through a lucky
investment OF her late husband. Mrs.
c. II. Dunn. the widow OF the former
pastor CT the First Methodist shurch
here. Is now independently wealthy
In 1891 Rev. Mr.. Dunn gave his note
for $500 for some mining stock on the
Mesaba range and few days ago the
widow disposed Of ii for over $500
600. The original company and prop
erty was absorbed by the Consolidated
Mining company and the stockholders
were issued Consolidated stock for
their interest in the former property
and Mr.. Dunn received 10000 shares
which his widow has just disposed OF
for the sum stated.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-03-06
INDEMNITY DECLINED.
Generosity Of Missions in China in
Regard to Losses.

London. March Ga dispat h TO
The Morning Post from Peking says
that the China Inland and the North
China Anglican missions refuse TO ac-
cept any indemnity for losses incurred
BY them. and the American mission
arv societies decline to accept indcm-
nity for murdered missionaries. The
CORES pondent remarking upon the
generosity OF this attitude and the
probability of its favorably impress
ing the missionaries supporters in
Great Britain and the United States.
declares that nevertheless the Chi-
nesc are incapable of understanding
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-03-06
PROMPTLY CONFIRMED.
'enate Takes Action on the Cabinet
Nominations.

Washington. March 6.-Interest IN
\ q" proceedings Of the senate was 1T
T." less than intense. The session
|Nas practically the first Of the Fifty
F 'Aenih congress. that OF Monday be
'nh brof and routine in character
L'A immense throng crowded the gal
'fies. all anxious to witness the pro-
shhes. Vice President Roosevelt
"'s ~" particular magnet which at
a"'tft the crowds to the galleries
''onlh the desire to see the opening
W lses OF the new senate was also
l. sb'eial attraction. particularly to
visitors from out OF the city.
lofai pieces presented to various
|, '"'ofs were not numerous but were
au' even elaborate---in design
'ne Presidents cabinet nominations
y, y received and promptly confirm
j Morgan introduced n resolution
-, e'"flng the Clayton -Bulwer treaty
,n, 'sa'ed. II went over under the
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-03-06
Question Answered

Yes. August Flower still La, the
largest sale Of any medicine in the civil
lied world. Your mothers and grand
mothers never thought of using any
thing else for indigestion or biliousness.
Doctors we're scarce and they seldom
heard Of appendicitis. nervous prostra-
ton or heart failure. etc. They used
August Flower to clean out the system
and stop fermentation Of undigested
food, regulate the action ef the liver
stimulate the nervous and organic
action of the system. and that is ali they
took when feeling dull and had with
headaches and other aches You only
need few doses Of Green's August
Flower. in liquid form. to make You sat-
istied there is nothing serious the matter
with you. Get Green's Prize Almanac.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-03-06
NO POLITICAL SIGNIFICANCE IN
THE kAiSER'S VISIT TO
ENGLAND.
EMPEROR'S ACT CRITICIZED
Member Of the Reichstag Declares 1t
Will Make Enemies for Germany on
the Continent and Cause Wide Dis
content at Home-Lengthy Ex.
pianation by the imperial Chancel.
ior, Count Won Buelow.

Berlin. rch G.-Replying to
question q. Herr Schaedler, Centrlst,
in the reichstag. on the subject OF
Emperor Williams recent visit to
England. the imperial chancellor,
Count Won Buelow, declared the visit
was neither of political or OF a
courtly character, but was purely OF
humane character. The emperor
merely fastened to the deathbed OF
his grandmother. 1t is easy to under
stand that the act evoked the graft
tude Of Great Britain and aroused
there desire for a peaceful and
friendly relations. This wish was
shared by Germany. a full equality OF
rights between the German and Brit
ish nations. being, of course, condi-
| ton sine qua non.
| Continuing the chancellor replied
| to Herr Schaedlcr'S charges that the
emperors visit violated our neutrality
towards the South African war. And
| have also seen parallels drawn OF
the emperor's visit to England and
the nonreception of President Kruger
| in Berlin The parallels are not cor
rect. The avowed object OF President
/ krugers projected journey TO Berlin
was TO compel us. in an unusual man
ner. to interfere in the South African
complications whereas his majesty's
visit to England had nothing to do
with the South African war. | deny
in most emphatic manner that the
emperor acted III any way contrary
10 the interests of the country in ac-
cepting and responding 10 attentions
The statement OF til" chancellor
was made during the debate on the
foreign Office estimates. Herr Schaed-
Ter. in putting his question. asserted
that dissatisfaction was rife in Ger
many and that the country desired
information regarding the political
significance Of the emperor's visit -
England and the effect of the acees-
sion of the new sovereign. King Ell
ward The decoration of Lord Rob
crts with the Order Of the Black
Eagle he further asserted. caused
wide discomfort The Germans We're
afraid that a hyper-friendly policy
towards Great Britain would create
enemies for Germany on the cont
nent. The speaker wanted to know,
therefore. how Germany stood in TO
lation to the other powers. especially
the powers ef the dreibund. The tie
with Russia mast not be touched.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-03-06
TAKEN AS cORROBoRATloN.
Refusal to Make Statement Regard
ina 6otha's Proposal.

London. March G.-In the house or
commons the war secretary, Mr.. Brod-
rick was asked If he had any com
munication TO the effect that General
Botha had intimated to General
Kitchener his readiness to surrender
on certain terms and that there were
prospects Of the success OF the nego-
tiations The secretary declined to
make any statement on the subject
and his silence was taken to be par
tial corroboration Of the reports In
circulation.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-03-06
DISORDERS At OPORTO.
News Dispatches Censored and Public
Gatherings Prohibited.

Madrid. March CA private letter
scccived here from Oporto. Portugal.
saws that all dispatches are censored
and that the prefect has prohibited
nil gatherings in the street ana the
nublication Of newspapers. evidently
cooking TO provoke demonstrations a
telegram from the same city asserts
that the brazilian consul has handed
over the consulate to the vice consul.
and that the former. accompanied py
the family. will leave Oporto for LIS
ho, where ne will embark for Brazil.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-03-06
BRITISH NAVY GROWS.
Four New and Formidable Warships
Just Launched.

London. March 6.-The strength OF
the British navy will be augmented
in no inconsiderable degree by the
completion OF the four formidable war
vessels which were launched during
the day at as many naval yards.
The Montagu was launched at Dev-
enport. the Albemarle at Chatham,
the Drake at Pembroke and the Kent
at Portsmouth. The first two vessels
are battlcships Of the first class. and
the second two are armored cruisers.
All represent the latest advances In
naval science.