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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-07-17
FROM A RANKIN BOY.

Hill House, Miss. July. To the
Editor: I would like to say word
to the people of Rankin as Rankin is
my old home.
/ left the county in June 1901 and
worked in Washinton county until Oc-
tober.
From there went to school at the
A and M. college a few months lcav-
ing school went to Hattiesburg where
/ stayed while and then came to
Hill House in Coahoma county and
started to work for $i5 per month
and board. That was in March 1902.
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FANNIN.

Prayer meeting at the Baptist
church Friday night. Preaching at
the Methodist church Sunday morning
at IL o'clock.
A now babe in our town. It came
to the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Smith on the morning of the 9th inst.
this makes six girls and only one boy.
Well, somebody must raise wives for
the boys. Walter has nice group OF
children. The Bible, speaking of the
sundry blessings which follow them
that fear God, says: ''Thy wife shall
be as fruitful wine by the side of
thine house; thy children Like olive
plants round Eabout thy table. Be-
hold, that thus shall the man be. bless
ed that feareth the Lord. y Is it so
The Bible says it is. There may be
exceptions to the rule. This scribe is
satisfied with it as it reads.
The longlooked for rain has come at
last. On the night of the 9Th inst.
we had splendid rain, but not a
good season. Monday evening last, a
little while before dark, clouds began
moving in various directions, lightn-
ings flashed, thunders roared. A little
while after O'Clock it began raining
and rained nearly an hour. Every
thing in the shape of man, beast or
fowl capable of approaching a good
thing was glad of the rain. Old corn
of course, is too far gone for the rain
to help, but young corn, cotton peas
and potatoes, are looking fresh and
green. How thankful we ought to be.
Yet l fear there are many ungrateful
people among us. The man who
never thanks God for the food he eats.
the water he drinks, the air he
breathes, the raiment he wears, the
health he enjoys, is a monstrosity.
There are people who never return
thanks at their festal board before
partaking of their food. Will such
ever be saved? Suppose we all turn
over new leaf in life and, like st.
Paul in his letter to the church at
Thesalonica, Rejoice even more.
Pray without ceasing. In every thing
give thanks
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TOWNSVILLE.

We had light rain Monday. That
with other little showers before, will
help the crops considerably. We are
afraid the rains came too late, how
eve, as the old corn seems to be COM
pletely ruined.
Mrs. Bullock and daughter, Vir-
ginia, have been spending several
days in this community visiting rela-
tives and friends. They returned to
Brandon Tuesday.
". D. Thomas made a trip to Har-
perville last Saturday. He returned
home Tuesday accompanied ssby his
wife and Louvesta Bullock, who have
Teen visiting for two weeks past in
Scott county. They report a pleas
ant time.
Several from here attended quarter
ly conference at Monterey Saturday
and Sunday.
Mr.. Sproles came out from Braxton
Monday on his way to Brandon, look
ing after the interest of the school,
Ira Cook, who has had fever, is re-
ported better.
Miss Young and her cousin, from
Yazoo county are visiting at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Cook.
Madam Rumor reports that wedding
bells will soon ring in our town.
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! now get $25 and board and hope to
get my salary raised this fall.

! now get $25 and board and hope to
get my salary raised this fall.
My parents died when / was quite
small but have guardian that is as
good to me as my mother could have
been to me / think. There is one
thing that am now sorry of and that
is that / didn't take her advice and
stay at school as should have done.
There is something else I have learn
cd an that is that there is no place
like home. I can say to any young
man that. has "a shome he had better
stay there until he gets to be man
of more age than myself. am only
10 but think / know something of
an orphans life, but I can't say that
I have ever been mistreated. There
is no. but one thing liking in the
delta and that is the girls. We
have a good church here, have preach-
ing twice a month.
I thank my guardians very hearth
ly for something they did not allow
me to do when with them, and that
was to let whisky alone and not keep
bad company. The reason mention
this is because saw a few days ago
where something Of that kind had
gotten one of my old friends in trouble
Well, will close by telling all of
the boys to stay at home while lon
ger. for there is mo place like home,
sweet home. -
Best wishes to my friends and The
News, JOHN J. Afford.
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MONTEREY.
~ weather is all the cry.

Dry weather is all the cry.
Mrs. Bonnie Berry and Mrs. Sue
Smith spent . few days in Braxton
last week.
Joe Smith, near Florence, died at
the residence Of Jesse Smith last
Thursday and was buried Friday.
Miss Armenia Cooper is spending
q while in Light.
The presiding Elder failed to come
to quarterly conference, and it was
conducted by Rev. G. M. Hull, from
Florence.
Miss Mary Spear and her brother,
from Mt. Carmel, were visitors to
their sister recently.
Elmso Cooper, from Plain, attended
quarterly conference here.
Misses Nettie and Mamie Hester,
from Florence, attended preaching
here Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. Compere, one Of Mountain
Greeks most progressive farmers,
was here last week looking after his
farm. Mr.. Compere is thinking OF
buying more land here and; moving on
it. We would be glad for such men
to move into our community.
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LANGFORD.

A nice rain fell last night, which
added much to the looks of this old
mother earth.
Mrs. Sanderson and children are at
home on a visit. from the delta.
We are glad to say that the boys of
this neighborhood who have been at
tending college at Jackson are at home
to stay.
Mr.. Boyd, of Goshen, was pleas
ant visitor at Sunday School Sunday.
Miss Gusta Miller, who has been
visiting at Goshen, came home Sun
day.
A number of our young people at
tended the Sunday School convention
at Goshen and report an obnoxious
time. The protracted meeting will
begin the fourth Sunday in July.
Burnes Prairie first and second
nine will play Langford first and Sc
cond nine Saturday, the 10Th. Dinner
on the ground, and everybody is cor
daily invited to come and bring bas-
ket. Ice cream will be served to finish
paying for the organ.
Mrs. Jesse Smith, who has been sick
for some time, does not improve any
Jim Jones, an old colored man,
died Thursday. Jim had many friends
among his white neighbors.
Jim Williams, Jr., will leave in a
few days to accept a position on the
Gulf and Ship Island Railroad.
Miss Sallie Murley, of Meridian,
has been visiting her sister, Mrs. G..
O.. Rouse.
R. D. Maum is teaching an arith-
metic and writing school at Pisgah.
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CLEARY.

We are in a dry streak, but If we
get rain from now on we will be all
right
The protracted meeting commences
at Hickory Ridge Saturday, j the 9th.
May the Holy Spirit be with preach
ers and people. Will Gods children
pray for same. ? We need it to help
in all we do and say.
W. P. Alliston received word to
come after his wife, who has been to
New Orleans for treatment. Her con.
dition has not improved any.
The water melon crop has been 4
paying one. Lou Smith and G. w.
Priscok are the principal growers
they have fino crop and have got
good prices.
Mrs. Anna Dear, from Bear River,
La, is on visit to her mother. Mrs.
Becknell, and other relatives and re.
ports fine crops.
Mrs. Stone, of Winston county, and
three children are visiting her sister,
Mrs. G. w. Prisock.
Mrs. Ella Thomas, Of Knoxville,
Franklin county, is visiting her moth
er, Mrs. S. E. French.
Mark Becknell and Miss Annie
Prisock were married on the 18th in
Jackson, and now at his mothers in
Cleary.
Glad to see that you had good 4th.
We had one too that wont be forgotten
soon. 1t would be hard to describe.
Miss Mary Singletary will teach two
months at Willow Spring, commenc-
ing the 18th. All should send
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LODABAR.

We were blessed with very good
shower last week, but still need rain.
The health of this community is very
good. with the exception of Mrs.
Vickers, who is sick.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. jeff Lee
has been frightened by another girl.
Misses Alice and Clara Huffman are
visiting in Kinds this week.
Mrs. Yona Coats, of Laurel, is
visiting at her fathers, Grandpa
Goodman,
The vineyard at Sam Winstead' &
looks tempting now.
Little Neva and ARA Lindsey, OF
Pelahatchie, have been visiting at
their Grandpa Vickers'.
Protracted meeting will embrace
the first Sunday in August.
The cemetery has been nicely cleaned
off and looks much better. Dinis Wick
ers is home again.
Mrs. W. B. Huffman spent the day
at Henry Huffs today
Water melon time again. Watch
your patches, crows are bad.
Bro. Dinis Vickers will preach at
this lace next Fourth Sunday. We
are proud to have Brother Dinis with
us again, and think he will DO much
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"Our little daughter had an almost ia
tai attack of whooping cough and bron-
chitis," writes Mrs. w. K. Haviland, OF
Armonk, N. Y, ''but, when all other
remedies failed, we saved her life with
DR.. Kings New Discovery. Our niece,
who had Consumption in an advanced
stage, also used this wonderful medicine
and to-day she is perfectly WELL Des-
perate throat and lung diseases yield to
Dr. Kings New Discovery as to no other
medicine on earth. Infallible for Coughs
and Colds. SOC and $l.00 bottles guar
anteed by A. G. Thornton, A. l.. ID.
Rhodes of Pelahatchie, A. G. Norman OF
Cato. Trial bottles free.
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OBITUARY.

HELEN Bradshaw, eldest daughter
Of Hon. Ell. W. and Mrs. Lula Brad
shaw, was born January 10, 1896, and
died June 10, 1902.
After twenty-six days of patient stuff
ering she peacefully fell. ON sleep while
resting in her mothers arms, and we
feel sure that her redeemed spirit is
now: "Safe in the arms of Jesus
She was a bright, intelligent and
lovable child. 1t was my privilege to
dedicate her to the. Lord by holy bap-
tism. She seemed to be SO glad TO
have me visit the home.
How sad it is:
When we see precious blossom,
That we tended with care,
Rudely taken from our bosom;
How our aching hearts despair"
But the darkness is only on this
side o. the vail.
Gould the sorrowing parents but
penetrate through the misty pail their
eyes would be dazzled by the glimpses
of the morning burst in raptuous
vision upon the departed loved one
the beauty of the morning wrought
out in matchless loveliness by the
great Redeemer. Then, my brother
and my sister, weep not. You know
where to find your precious darling.
Jesus said, Suffer the little chill
drento come unto me. =
". w. MORSE.
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Vacation Days.

Vacation time is here and the chill
rem are fairly living out OF doors. The
could be no healthier place for theI
You need only to guard against Il
accidents incidental to most open q
sports. No remedy equals DEWITT
Witch Hazel Salve for quickly stoppil
pain or removing danger Of serious co
sequences. For cuts, scalds and wound
Il used DeWitt's Witch Hazel San
for sores cuts and bruises" says l..
Johnson, Swift Tex. at is the best j
medy on the market" Sure cure i
piles and skin diseases. Beware
counterG's. A. G. Thornton.
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Many a candidate who wants Ii
eartn becomes like the earth aftI
the election-flattened at the pole
Poisoning the System.

tbs through the bowels that tn
body Is cleansed of impurities. Cons
patioh keeps these poisons in the syl
tenn; causing headache, dulness an
melancholia at first, then insight
eruptions and finally serious likeness III
less a remedy is applied. DeWitt's Iittl
Early Rlsers prevent this trouble b
stimulating the liver and promote cas-,
healthy action Of the bowels. Thes
little pills do not act violently but b
strengthening the bowels enable them
perform their own work. Never grippe {
distress. A. G. Thornton.
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White MauTurned yellow.

Great CONSERVATION was felt by
friends of M. A. Hogarty of Lexingt
KY, when they saw he was turning
low. His skin slowly changed color, |
his eyes, and he suffered terribly.
malady was Yellow Jaundice. He 4
treated by the best doctors, but with
benefit. Then he was advised to
Electric Bitters, the wonderful Stom
and Liver remedy, and be writes: "a
taking two bottles / was wholly curS
A trial proves its naIchless merit fot
Stomach, Liver and Kidney trouN
Only Doc. Sold by A. G. Thornton, !
L. d. Rhodes of Pelahatehie, A. G.
man Of Cato Druggist. \
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CATO.
We have had several good rains.

We have had several good rains.
The protracted meeting closed last
Saturday. There were eleven bap-
tised. We had a splendid meeting.
We always have good meeting when
our pastors, J. r. Johnston and S. B..
Culpepper, preach
There was prayer meeting orga-
nized here to meet every Thursday
afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Barnett attended
preaching ar Rock Hill last Sunday.
G. M. @. Shots and dauhgter, Miss
Felista, attended preaching at Union
last Sunday.
F. W. Little went to Rock Hill
last Sunday.
Lee Morgan and Miss Callie Little
visited friends near Braxton last Sun
day.
T. P. Brison aand wife visited rel
atives at Johns last Saturday and Sum
day.
H. o. WEIGH and little daughter,
Asha, went to Braxton last Tuesday.
j. r. Underwood made business
trip ID Btaxtoh last week.
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If you are gentleman ped
can find it out without you bod
ing that you were born one.

"Will wonders ever cease?n inquil
the friends of Mrs. l.. Pease, of ii
renee, Kan. They knew she had bl
unable to leave her bed in seven ya
on account of kidney and liver trou1
nervous prostration and general deb%
but, "Three bottles of Electric Big
enabled me to walk" she writes.
in three months | felt like a new G
son." Women suffering from Heada{
Backache, Nervousness, Sleepless1
Melancholy, Painting and Dizzy SIS
will find it priceless blessing. Try
Satisfaction is guaranteed. A. G. Tho
ton, A. L. d. Rhodes of Pelahatchie,
G. Norman of Cato. Only soc.
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9 a SIT . zT "a.
Bears the - The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature e. I>MAzzzMx

ssGreai is Texas. Her vast cotton crops
and marvellous oil discoveries amaze the
world. Now follows the startling state
ment of the wonderful work at Cisco,
Tex, of DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. my wife contracted a
severe lung trouble writes editor J. J..
Eager, (which caused most obstinate
cough and finally resulted in profuse
'hemorrhages. but che has been CON-
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6 MH,.~,.~
This signature is on every box Of the genui,
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablet.
the remedy that cures cold fn ono az

"My mother suffered a long time fro
distressing pains and general III heal
due primarily TO indigestion" saws
w. Mo. "Two years ago | got her
try Kodol. She grew better at on
and now, at the age seventy-six, 81
anything she wants, remarking that 81
fears no bad effects as she has her bc
tie OF Kodol handy" Don't waste Tin
doctoring symptoms. Go after Il
cause. ii your scomach is sound 70
health will be good. Kodol rests 1
stomach and strengthens the body
digesting your food. 1t is natures oy
tonic. A. q. Thornton.
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NOTICE.

The third quarterly meeting for the
Fannin Circuit, Fl. P. Lewis, pastor,
will be held atPisgah the Goth and 27th
of July. Let all the official members
take due notice thereof and govern
themselves accordingly.
III. P. LEWIS, P. c..
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pletely cured by DR.. Kings New u,
covery." It's positively guaranteed
Coughs, Colds and all Throat and Lun.
troubles. SOC and Sl.00 Trial bottle
free at A. @. Thornton, A. l.. ID. Rhods
OF Pelahatchie, A. O. Norman OF Cato.
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PISGAH.

Have you heard from Pisgah
Yes; eighteen to ten lin favor OF
Pisgah. This is the way the game
stood between the Pisgah and Lud-
low nine on the 10th.
We got nice little rain last Tues
day, but nothing like we needed.
Miss Lizzie Ratliffe, of Ophelia,
visited this neighborhood Saturday
night and Sunday. She was accom-
panied home by Miss Katie Davis Sun
day evening.
Miss Mamie Robinson returned
home Sunday from two weeks visit
at Fannin.
The beat convention held at Goshen
last Saturday was quite an enjoyable
affair. Each Sunday school in this
beat was we'll represented
w. G Worley visited King last
week.
Bro. Ward will preach here next
Saturday and Sunday
The Ludlow BASEBALL team will play
here next Saturday.
Prof. r. d. Maum is going to teach
an arithmtic and writing school here,
beginning next Monday.
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Life is full of trials and if il wasr
Sho Didn't Wear A Mask

But her beauty was completely hiddl
by sores, blotches and pinples till 81
used Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Then tn.
vanished as will all Eruptions, Foo
Sores, Boils, Ulcers, Carbuncles !
Felons from its use. Infallible for Cus
Germs, Scalds and Piles. Cure guard
teed. 25c at A. q, Thornton, A. l..
Rhodes of Pelahatchie, A. G. Norman
Cato.
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FOR SALE.

One horse mule, about ten years
old, weight about l 900 pouds; works
we'll anywhere; in good condition.
Price, $85. 90, cash.
BOB CHAPMAN.
31-2t Chapman, Miss
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good in this world. He is quite a
prominent young man, and our best
wishes are for him.
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NEW HOPE.

The weather confines dry aud hot.
The health Of the neighborhood has
been very good, with the exception Of
Mrs. Joe Hunter, who has been quite
sick for the past month.
Troy Myers, OF Plaski, Miss, is Wis
iting friends near Pelahatchie. Mr..
Watson's family were glad to see
their old friend Troy down again.
Miss Ollie Watson has gone off to
take possession Of sher school. We
were sorry to see her leave.
There will be preaching at this place
next Sunday by our minister, J. L.
Joyner.
Miss Ella Walters of this neigh
borhood, has gone to Lynwood to stay
few days. We will DO glad to vel
come her back again.
Miss Ollie Walters visited her broth
er, Dupree Walters Saturday night.
! Boyd Walters went to Concord
church Sunday.
The clouds look little like rain.
The farmers Of this neighborhood
would be glad to see 4 good rain.
J. B. Walters is On the sick list
this week.
Little Miss Alma Townsend. o.
Of Lynwood, spent q week with her
grandma, Mrs. Ann Walters. Of this
|nsiebbbfbobd.
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A Poor Millionaire.

Lately starved in London because
could not digest his food. Early use
Dir. Kings New Life Pills would ha
saved him. They strengthen il
stomach, aid digestion, promote ASSN
lation, improve appetite. Price q
Money back if not satisfied. Sold by
q. Thornton, A. l.. ID. Rhodes of Pei
hatchie, A. G. Norman OF Cato druggis
Life is full of trials and if it WASH
the lawyers would all become Y
grants.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-07-17

The child who is fed with "a
yer spoon usually swallows
spoon when he gets old enough
have things his own way. I
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-07-17

Some women become so add
ed to not feeling well that
wouldn't feel we'll if they could
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No one is ever more interest
about the time of day than a du
who has a new gold watch.
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PUCKETT.

OohL l. i.
Jerry McLain had the misfortune to
lose fine young mule last week.
Rev. L. S. Terry was q visitor here
Tuesday.
F. NJ. Polk has been Oh the sick
list.
Hulon Burnham, of Johns, was a
visitor here this week.
Drs. Robinson and Warren were
here on BUSINESS this week.
Wiley Pickering will begin sing
ing school here July 30. Everybody
is cordially invited.
Every body around here is fishing
these days.
Misses Susie and Cornelia Holyfeld
attended preaching at Cato Tuesday
Hugh Miller, who has been here for
more than six months, has returned to
his home i'll Marion county, much to
the regret of his friends.
John Polk and wife, of San An
tonic, Texas, who are visiting rela-
tives near Cato, passed through here
this week en- route to Mayton to at
tend the protracted meeting.
David Gates, N. K. Holyfield and
wife and Tally Mize were visitors to
D'Lo last week.
Cecil Chapman went to Simpson
county this week, looking after a
school,
H. N. Holyfield made trip to
Simpson this week.
This community is still dry No
rain yet, which makes eight weeks.
Crops are almost completely gone.
Rev. T. J. Miley, who has been
conducting meeting at Tolarville,
says that one Of the leading merchants
of the place told him that there were
a hundred families i'll that vicinity
that now were almost in destitute cir
cumstances, without anything to eat,
not even bread.
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Smiles are the best things
season your grief with.

Don't blame the cook when Il
steak is raw. Remember a woman
work is never done.
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The man hunting for trouble
ways has an easy job finding it.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-08-02
DOUBLE TAX LISTS WILLINGLY.
Cleveland Railway Companies Surprise
Public bY General Action.

Cleveland, Aug. "A great surprise
was given to the public here when it
was learned that the Cleveland Electric
Railway Company and the Cleveland
Railway Company in their tax returns
had voluntarily more than doubled the
tax values of last year Property that
was listed at $S50,000 last year is re-
turned this year at over Sl,600,000.
The companies and Mayor Johnson
have been at war for over a year, john
son trying by every means to compel
them to pay more taxes. 1t is believed
that the railway companies are trying
TO curry public favor, fearing that May
or johnson may carry out his 3-cent
fare plans and that they will lose their
franchises next year.
1t is said that very soon an an
nouncement will be made of big re-
duction in street car fares. The price
is now eleven tickets for so cents, but
the report is that a proposition of eight
tickets for quarter will be made to the
council in return for renewal Of fran
chiSeS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-08-02
Raising Spanish Ships at Manila.

Washington, Aug. 2.-Ihe navy de-
partment has awarded contracts thru
the commandant of the navyyard at
Cavite to the Philippine Engineering
and Construction Company for raising
the Spanish war ships which Admiral
Dewey sunk in the famous battle of
Manila Bay. The contract includes the
wracking and dismantling of such of
the ships as are unfit for further use,
but it is expected that three of the
vessels will be raised and repaired
Nire of them are so badly damaged
that they are not worth saving. The
work has already begun and is to be
completed within q year. \ large force
of American divers is already at work
on the wrecks. 1t is proposed to save
everything that is available. All the
steel plates will be removed and sold
intact. Most of the guns have been
taken oft the vessels. but such as re-
main become the property of the
wrecking company. The company
agreed not to sell any part of the avail
able material of the ships to any for
eign government. Arrangements have
been made to work up large portion
of the brass and wood work into SOU
yenirs, which will be turned loose on
the market next winter.