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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-09-12
RIVALS TH TWEED RING
St. Louis Scandal Takes on
Greater Proportions.
MORE INDICTMENTS RETURNED,
Seven Of the Nineteen Persons Inn
pIlcated Are Still at Larse-BoodIe
Gang Got $1,000 Each for the
Lighting Bill. ,z

St. Louis, Sept. 10.-When Judge
Douglas adjourned court last night
seven OF the nineteen members of the
alleged Doodle combine of the house
of delegates were still at large, and
the police and deputy sheriffs are u.s.
ing their best efforts to find them.
Developments in the case began early
and throughout the day they came
with startling rapidity. The most i'm
nents was the finding of new indict-
ments againt nineteen members OF
the combine. In addition to the
charges Of bribery and perjury in con-
nection with the Suburban Street
railroad deal, the members of the al
legged combine now rest under addi-
tional indictments. charging bribery.
These We're found by the grand jury
before which H H. Murrell testified
as to the city lighting scandal of 1900,
In which each member of the combine
is said to have received $4,000, in
payment for his services in securing
the passage of the bill. Bonds were
AAou hL plO,VUVi AOE%SFSIy sluulCLLuSul,
making a total Of $45,O00 necessary to
be secured for the release Of any one
of the accused.
The police and deputy sheriffs are
still looking for Delegates Charles
Kelly, former Delegates Emil Hart
mann. Louis Decker; Julius Lehman
and Harry A. Faulkner.
Circuit Attorney Folk expressed sat
isfaction at the progress being made
in the fight for pure government in
. st. Louis. He compared the present
expose to that of the Tweed ring in
the '70s, and said he believed that
never before, with that exception,
had corruption in public office held
such sway as It had here during the
past few years. ;,s s,s5
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10
Religious Growth.

There IS signincanoe in the fact that
according To- the statistics Of membership
OF the churches OF the United states COM
piled by Rev. DIR Carroll who was in
charge OF the religious statistics OF the
FEDERAL census Of 1870. the membership Of
the various religious bodies Of the coun-
try at the end OF the year l9n. over that
az the end of 1900. had Increased In larger
proportion than the populstio OF the ne
say, the population OF the country In
creased. between 1880 and 1900, at an an
nual rate of 2.ls per cent while acNo.d-
ing 10 this showing church membersiSp
has gained In the last year by 2g7 per
cent IL Is probable as Or. Carroll sur-
apparent relatively greater gain in church
membership IS due 20 the fact that the
great reported gain IN the Roman Catholic
ch"reh renreserts tho Increase Of several
years rather than that of one But in
ans case ~ Is apparent that the churches
are gaining members IN at least as rapid
people.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10
HER FIRST
and THIRD
HUSBAND
Mrs. Pati .rson R,mlnias Hsr
First Husband After the
Death Of tho Second.

Stamford. Conn. Feb. 1o.-In the mar
riage OF Joseph n. Patterson and vir-
ginia X. Patterson, which took place here.
there was something OF matrimonial
novelty. When the Rev. DR.. r. T.. II.
Vail. pastor Of the Presbyterian church,
had performed the simple marriage cere-
mony, their second venture as husband
and wife began.
IL is Is years since Joseph N. Patterson
and Virginia X. Knox were first made
one. In Philadelphia. Mr.. Patterson then
was about 30 years old. His bride was
scarcely out OF her teens. Both were
prominent socially. Mr.. Patterson's
business as a manufacturer netted him
a handsome income
After year or two OF married life they
decided to separate. and a divorce was
obtained The proceedings were kept
quiet. and only relatives and intimate
friends knew OF Il.
Mrs. Patterson went away from Phila-
del hia. and I'm a year or so married a
second time. Mr. Patterson went to New
York. In the course OF time her second
husband died II was not long after this
that there was reconciliation between
her and Mr.. Patterson. They decided 10
marry again. and for the purpose OF
keeping the AFFAIR as quiet as possible
came TO this city for the ceremony.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10
A Silver Christmas Tree.

From Germany 10 MI one Christmas
stocking came family tree in silver, fas-
cinating both as an ornament and as a
useful article The tree was. of course.
too large to be literally accommodated by
any stocking. unless II be that of a fairy
tale giant and q family tree. unless we
are very much mistaken. was unknown
even TO a giant of so many possessions as
the ogre In Jack the Giant Killer"
The silver tree is an exact counterpart
OF the arboreal growth familiar TO us
in the pages of our genealogical records,
says the New York Sun. From each of Its
twigs hangs small open-faccd locket
holding the portrait OF whatever mem
ber of tho family had his OF her place
under that particular twlg. Name and
date OF birth land death as the case may
bel of the portraits original are inscribed
upon the locket's back. The effect at
first glance Is that OF small Christmas
tree In silver hung with lockets; only ex-
animation reveals It's value as record Of
pedigree.
To the delighted recipient. the gift was
more like real. living family tree than
anything she had ever seen. Such trees.
when pictured to us In books, or por-
trayed In charts, have always something
OF the dry-as-dust chronicle cllnging TO
them. The family tree in silver II, of
course. 10 be seen only by its owners
closest, most intimate friends. There are
those. probably who would proudly put
such a thing upon their drawing room
mantel. Just as they would frame a
chart OF the family tree and hang II
where all could see. This woman's FAM
ily tree In silver stands on her bedroom
manteL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10
BREWER DIDN'T
POP QUESTION" !"
Miss Warner Says Shl Was
NvH Engag,1 to Him.
WILL MARY N .CH-CULE Time.
Blacksmith asliNiss Thrsli and Says H
iuImeI wee hsat Weds He Viii sua
toI 0,s4el OF PrOm.ss
WILL MARY N N.CH-CULE Time.

| Caraan. Conn. Feb. i0.-The people OF
Canaas are waiting In suspense to SEQ
what Ne.son J. Brewer will do today
when his sweetheart marries Clinton
| Chaplin, his rival. Brewer is a strong
| young blacksmith, who says he has been
engaged to Emma j. Warner since last
April. He published a notice forbidding
the marriage. and says he will attend the
wedding and stop H.
She promised TO marry me-" he said
10 reporter. Il trusted her. and she
has proved taithless She told 20 people
she would marry me. ana cang prove It.
because objected to her going around
with "A married man and his vile she got
mad and threw me over. The next thing
] heard was she was going TO marry
Chaplin i shall denounce her at the al
tar"
Miss Warner. who is a handsome
blonde. said:
II never was engaged TO Brewer. He
tried TO make love TO me, but couldn't
bear him, he was so jealous and suspici-
Gus. l never promised TO marry him, and
he never had the courage to ask me- He
was always limiting that he wanted 10
marry me, and once when l asked him
why he didn't unburdcn his mind and
say In English what he was limiting at
he nearly tainted.
Il had a married friend who used to
come with her husband and take me TO
ride. At that time Brewer was boarding
at our house, and one day he told mo
I mustn't go riding with my friends
again told him 10 shut up or I'd stick
the rolling-pin through him.
81 never wrote him a letter, and never
told any one l was engaged To him /
don't think he's handsome He makes
me think Of a broomstick with a piece
OF charcoal on IT, i have nothing to say
against his honesty or his brains. just
don't like his disposition. I'm going to
be married on schedule time and he'll not
stop me-"
Brewer has consulted a lawyer. and
says that IL the girl is married he will
sue for breach OF promise.
But she'll not bo married! She'll not
dare!" he said.
Chaplin, who lives In East Long Mead
ow. Mass. has not arrived, but Is ex-
pected today.
The neighbors say that at first Brewer
had his sweetheaIt's mother on his side,
but that after he left her house because
her daughter went to ride with the mar
ried couple Mrs. Warner lost her liking
TO the young man, and, to aggravate
him. invited young Chaplin to- the house.
Miss Warner was shopping In the VIII
lage when the evening paper arrived with
the notice from Brewer forbidding her
marriage. She went home crying at the
publicity, and a number of young men
gathered with the intention OF finding
Brewer. He could not be found. and the
young men will form q bodyguard for the
girl today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10
Gold Near the Arctic.

The Okhotsk sea fills a deep indentation
On the coast OF northeast Asia, north OF
Japan and the Amur province OF Siberia.
IT has always been practically vaiueless,
for little has been done to discover what
resources OF value IL might possess
The eastern side Of the sea Is bounded by
the ksmchatka peninsula, which Is stili
only partly explored. says the New York
Sun. Several years ago II was reported
that the prospects for gold mining along
the bleak east and west coasts OF the
Okhotsk sea were very promising. The
Russian government therefore decided 10
Snvostigate these reports and ascertain
whether this new region was likely to
provo OF value 10 the empire.
An expedition sent out under the com.
snand Of NJ Bogdanowicz has according
Iy been engaged for three years in ex-
ploring the east and west shores OF the
sea OF Okhotsk. The main SURVEYS en-
brace the long stretch of Siberian coast
between the mouth OF the Amur river and
the hamlet OF Okhotsk and the entire
western coast OF the wamchatka penin-
suls-
The results Of these long researches
have proved that sold exists IN import.
ant quantities In many Of the river VAL
seys. particularly between the sea and the
tending north and south on the Siberian
mainland parallel with the west side of
the sea OF Ok X. Coarse and ine gold
were discover 10th along the larger
streams and their small affluents. All the
favorable reports as 10 the auriferous
character OF this region were fully con-
fir1ned.
The climatic conditions. although sone-
what severe. present no obstacles to pros
pecting even IN winter. The cold season
u 80 long. however. that mining will be
confined 20 about three months which ~
= much shorter working season than
among the mines OF the Amur region IN
otifsr parts % eastern Siberia. Miners,
materials and supplies must be brought by
res. but they may be easIly landed n
several points along the coast. The lead
er OF the expedition says that the gold
rrospects ere worthy of development and
will Add a. an important extent 20 the
empires resources In this precious metal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10
Worlds Smallest Painting.

A Flemish artist has produced what
is said TO be tho smallest painting in
the world. IN IL a picture OF a miller
mounting the stairs OF his mill and car
ryins sack of grain on his back. The
mill is depicted as standing near a ter
race. Close az hand are horse and
cart, with few groups OF peasants idiing
In the road nearby. All this IL painted on
the smooth side OF a grain OF oriInar-,
white corn. II II necessary 20 examine IL
under microscope. ard n Is drawn with
perfect accuracy. N does not cover over
bali inch souare and II In many respocta
one OF the most remarkable art products
Of the day
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10
sem: F0lLbH PEO lE

Allow a cough 10 run until II gets beyond
the reach OF medicine. They often say,
cases IL will wear them away Could
hey be induced TO try the successful med
on "a positive guarantee to cure, they
would Immediately see the excellent ef-
feet after taking the first dose. Price
25c- and soc. Trial size free. AT all
druggists.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

FOR sALE-WE HAVE FOR SALE
good one-family houses on sutton stree.
at low prices. IL you are looking Tor
property In that location call on US.
.SAAC L. COFF Co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

It's easy II you only try. The lots a-e
high. dry and level. have beautiful sur
roundings, are located In a rapidly in
creasing section and within easy access
of the city. Stocks and bonds depre-
ciate. banks refuse to pay. but these lots
are ever increasing In value This is the
young mans opportunity. Price. $50 each
and the terms only 81 down; 50c. week.
Don't delay. but see us at once for fur
ther particulars
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
Westminster Street.

FOR SALE-iNSPlRE YOUNG PEO.
PIE with the ambition 10 make money
leach them TO invest; our $50 house lots
ISAAC j.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

FOR sALE-oN ANDEM STREET. A
1ne,family house OF ~ rooms. 3 lots OF
Iany> with stable of 3 stalls. for very low
price. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

FOR SALE "A FINE 2-FAMIL1
house on Esten street; has 10 rooms ant
rents for $40 year: price. $1,000. ISAAt
l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

FOR SALE-FOR $500 YOU CAN Sc
cure cottage OF rooms. steam heat AM
All eonyeniences. on Pine street. ISAAC
l.. GOFF Co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

FOR sALE--JUsT THINK OF 1T. A
Drand new cottage OF z rooms. complete
IN thorough and artistic manner. for
only $2300 terms easy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

FOR SALE--A TWO AND THREE
fnily house on Eddy and Swan streets
ECO 50. IT, of land: price reasonable
kAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

FOR sALE-LoTs HIGH. DRY AMI
level that are bound 10 rapidly increas'
In value for $50; terms 81 down. bOc.
week. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

FOR SALE At WASHINGTOf
Park Some bright, cheerful cottages o.
g. z s, 9tand 10 rooms. all modern I'm
provements. furnace heat, etc; splendi'
location. Let us show them 10 you
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10
LOST AND FOUND.

FOX TERRIER PUP. BROWN MUZ-
zle and black spots on body. Owner may
have dog by claiming property and pay
ing expense of advertising. Inquire AT
The News office, Weybosset street.
LOST-ENGLISH SETTER PUPPY
white, with lemon spot over one eye and
on one side. Communicate with +. T.
Rocks, Brown Bros. Co. or at River
View.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

FOR SIsm;,I s;ALEmoN Eo, WENDELL, ,-S STREET. RI
or land: price. $1,000 ISAAC L. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

FOR sAI.E-oN ATLANTIC AVENUE
A house OF IL rooms: 5000 50. II. of land
steam heat and improvements Sc
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

FOR sALE-A e-FAMILY HOUSE Or
is rooms. with steam heat. etc, on So
Angel street. Everything In tirst-clas'
condition. Call on ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

FOR SALE--CAN PEOPLE AFFORD
20 he without a home OF their own. That
n question cv. ~ sensible workman shout
co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

FOR SALE-ON FEDERAL STREET.
2-family house OF IL rooms In good con-
dition: price. 5000 ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

FOR sALE-HERE YOU ARE. Yol
who want TO invest A 2-family house
Just over the line In No. Providence, 70
$500 Terms TO suit you. ISAAC l.
GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

wANTED-FOR u. g. ARMY-ABLE
bodied, unmarried men. between ages of
good character and temperate habits. who
can speak. read and write English. For
information apply to Recruiting officer.
r. I.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10
WANTED.

wANTED-UPPER TENEMENT ON
West Side or 6 rooms with modern I'm
provements for two adults. Best OF ref
erences. Address Box 500. City.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10
SEACONNET sT1ess0Ar ec'

on and after MONDAY. Nov. 4. 1871,
Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Steamer
will leave Pierce's Wharf for Providence
at 1880 a. m. Returning. leave Provi-
dence for Pierce's Wharf at 2:l5 D. m,
stopping at Tiverton and Newtown each
way. Connections can be made for Sea-
comet by steamer leaving Fall River
at 2.i5 D. m, Tuesday. Thursday and Sat-
urday. subject TO change without no-
uce- j. A. PETTEY,
Geni MANAGER
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

tages OF rooms I'm East Providence foi
$500: rents $3.50 year. ISAAC l.. GOFf
co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

FOR SALE-A lis story cottage OF
rooms 5000 So IT. OF land. furnace heat
etc, on Elmwood avenue: price $500
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

FOR SALE-THE FEW REMAINING
lots on Lillian avenue will be sold at O.
very low price. Don't let this opportu
nifty escape to secure one. ISAAC l..
COFE co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

FOR sALE-JUST IN THE MARKET
A 2-family house OF 20 rooms, furnace
heat and conveniences, on Oak street
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

FOR sALE-A FINE COTTAGE OF
rooms on Pavilion avenue for slS00: hs
1000 50. II. of land. ISAAC L. GOFF CO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10
ISAAC L. GOFF CO.,
Real Estate and Gene,al Insurance
III Westminster ST.

FOR SALE-HERE'S A BARGAIN
for YOU A cottage OF rooms l3 acres
OF land, fine stable 3 minutes from cleo
co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

FOR sAI.E-IT YOU INTEND To
build this spring let us show you our
different plans and explain 20 you ouI
easy terms. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10
FOR SALE.

FOR sALE--A COVERED DELIVERY
wagon. good as new; a bargain. Inquire
at 60 Plainfield st.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

FOR SALE-FoR 5000 DOWN AND
balance the same rent We Will build
Won a modern cottage with all the com
forts OF home thoroughly constructed
and finely finished. ISAAC T.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10
PATIROADs.
NEW YORK. NEN HAVEN AND
HARTFORD RAILROAD.

A Time Table giving full information
as 10 local and through train service
may be obtained at Providence stauon
aud stations below:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10
ANNUAL MEETINGS.


PROV pENcE 7 lES HONE COMPANY.
The Annual Meeting OF the stockholders
OF the Providence Telephone company for
the election OF directors and transaction
OF such other business as may properly
come before the meeting will be held OH
WEDNESDAY, February II. 1902. at 1880
O'clock a. M. at the Office OF the COM
pany. in the Telephone Building. 1l2 Union
street. Providence, ". I.
proposed amendment OF the bylaws,
namely: That Article Of the bylaws he
amended by striking out the word
twelve I'm line six and inserting the
word thirteen" so that it shall read "a
board Of not exceeding thirteen directors
CHARLES T. HOWARD. Secretary.
Providence. II. l.. Feb 4. 1902.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

FOR sALE-THREE HOUSES ON sU
perier street with 600 SCI. n. OF land. 10
Se0O6. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10
Swan Point Cemetery,

Offices North Main Street
An omnibus runs from the junction of
Angel and South Angel streets to the
cemetery on Sundays every 10 minutes.
from 10 A. NJ 70 6 p. NJ
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

FOR sALE-oN CENTRAL STREET.
A 2-family house of Is rooms. $500 So. II.
OF land; rents $50 month; will be sold
reasonable. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10
HELP " ANTED.

MAN WITH SINGLE TEAM TO DE-
liver and collect. No canvassing. s21 per
week and expenses. $50 cash deposit re-
CURED permanent: Manufacturers, Box
365, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

FOR SALE-wE WILL BUILD YOU A
pretty. sensible and cosy cottage in a
nice location for 5000 down: balance same
as rent. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

FOR SALE-A 2-FAMILY HOUSE OF
10 rooms: steam heat and everything mod
ern; located of Broad street in nice loca-
ton. price 5000 ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

FOR SALE-AUCTIONEE AND NO
tary Publcs al short notice. ISAAC l..
GOFF CO. Real Estate and General IN
surance, III Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

property for sale on Coddlng street: see
as at once. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO. III
Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

FOR SALE-A BRAND NEW COSY
suburban home for $1,000 A place where
you can keep poultry and have a nice
,ocation. 500 down secures it. ISAAC
L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

FOR SALE-IF YOU ARE LOOKING
or property in any location don't fail TO
can on US: we guarantee satisfaction.
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

FOR SALE-WE HAVE JUST A FEW
more lots left on the Kimball plat. IL you
want one you'll have TO step lively.
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-10

FOR SALE-GOOD INVESTMENT.
Property on Gladstone avenue; two 9
famiy house, 1000 so. ft. OF land; price,
$500 ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-12-31

During the past year the people OF
Ardmore have been extremely gener.
Gus in their patronage to me, requiring
me TO make additions to my work
shop at different times during the
year until now the floor space is three
times as great and the equipments
complete in every detail.
For such patronage am glad TO sin.
cerely thank you and wish for you and
yours happy and prosperous year OF
1908.
Remember that for horse-shoelng
and carriage building there is not a
better equipped shop in the country
and there lives nowhere a better OF
experienced crew oil workmen than are
at my shop Asking for a continuance
of your business. | am.
Yours very truly,
Sl-2' BILLY BALDWIN.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-12-31
VENEZUELAN AFTERMATH.

Did Dewey Do lt7-How the Veteran
Sailor Is Held in Awe BY Allies.
Special to the Ardmoreite.
Washington. Dec. 29.-Now that it
is all over, we can look at the Vene-
zuelan affair with pride. and shrug
our shoulders and make great speech
es about the American eagle and all
that sort of thing, for this nation GER
tainly did acquit itself with becom-
ing dignity and modest show of pow
er at the same time gently showing
Britain and Germany of Of our coasts
smilingly. but firmly.
Admiral Dewey was afioat, in com.
mand of the strongest feet ever as
sembled under any flag. The depart
ment has sent him no orders since he
raised his admirals flag on the lit
tie Mayfower There was talk of
making a holiday itinerary for him,
lest he send a battleship where it
might scare somebody. But when
Dewey reported his own itinerary 1t
was so smooth" that he was told to
carry 1t out with a Merry Christmas"
Nobody could have ambushed all the
battleships within reach of Venezuela
without the least appearance of mean
ing to do so more cleverly than Dewey
did.
II is interesting to recall. in connec-
tion with this, that Dewey is known
TO both British and German naval Off
GERS as a man of his word. This repu-
tation rests on a delicious incident of
the Manila bay blockade. The Ger.
man admiral complained to the Brit
ish commander, Captain Chichester,
that Dewey had been rude to him,
threatened to blow him out OF the
water If he didn't stop meddling. The
Jolly Briton pulled long face and
answered, Dear me, did Dewey say
that? How shockingl But. If he said
1t. he'll do 1t. Dewey is a man Of his
word" That is a good reputation for
a naval officer in a ticklish place to
have.