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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-14
MEETINGS.

LBEMARLE APARTMENTS COM
n PANY.-The annual meeting of stock
holders of ALBEMARLE APARTMENTS
COMPANY will be held at the general Of
fees of the company at l2S south Fairfax
street, Alexandria, Virginia, on MONDAY,
November l6. 1908, at 4 o'clock p. m. BY
order of the Board of Directors.
T. F. SCHNEIDER, President.
HENRY UPSON SIMS, Secretary.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-14

XTERY GOOD AND VERY CHEAP
One gallon cans NANTIC0KE IONA
TOES reduced to 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-14
TELEpHONE EXCHANGES.

cOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND
- TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
WYTHE WHITE. Manager.
J. F. GRIGG. Inspector.
Adams Express Co.
Ahern, Jn0. d Co.
Agnew, Park
AitchesOn x Bro
Aitches0n, J x III
Aitcheson, Dew
Alexandria Driving Park
Alexandria Bottling Co
Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical Co
Alexandria Steam Bakery
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria Times
Alexandria Infrmary
Alexandria Ins. Co. IL. Stabler, Agt.)
Allen, 4. l..
Alexandria Brick Co
Armour & Co
Anderson, + NJ
Appich, Geo. a
Abrams, residence
Bryan, Albert
Brill, j
Bladder, Henry
Baker. III j
Baltimore & Ohio Freight
Ballenger & Bro
Barley, Louis 6, atty-at-law 127 S Royal
.
Beach, DR. Chas S
Bell Sons, Robert
Belle-Pre Glass Co
Bernheimer. s j
Bendheim, K Sons
Bitter, ii DIR.
Bohraus, Mrs. C
Boothe Gardner L, Office
Boothe, Gardner l., residence
Brent S G office
Brill, Louis, cafe
Brill, Mrs j, residence
Brooks, VIM Fowle, residence
Brookes, VIM Z q Co.
Brockett, A ID. residence
Brockett, A ID & Co
Bryant, Herbert, Office
Bryant Herbert, residence
Bloch, II
Burke Il Herbert
Burroughs, I f
Burke, III X, residencel
Business Mems League
Carlin, J Frank, residence
Carne, r l. jr
COckey, Jno
Carlin, G, Office
Carlin, c, residence
Cation. j X q Ii b
Carter Bros
Carlin, Mrs Kate
Carlin Sons, Jas. T &
Carlin. Mrs NJ ]
Central Office Telephone Exchange.
Citizens National Bank
ChauDcey, Julian
City Treasurer
Crawford. A
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-27
WARNING ORDER.

la the United States District court
ia, the Indian Territory, Southern dis.
trict.
Stella May Truelove, plaintiff, Va,
Clarence Truelove, defendant. NO.
57O7.
The defendant, Clarence Truelove,
is warned to appear in this court In
thirty days and answer the complaint
o. the plaintiff, Stella May Trueiove.
Witness the Hon. Hosea Townsend,
Judge Of said court and the seal
thereof, this ED day OF November,
1903 c. NJ. CAMPBELL,
(Seal) Clerk
Cruce, Cruce & Bleakmore, attor.
neys.
Sam H. Butler attorney for non
resident.
First published Nov. "a, 1908.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-27
WARNING ORDER.

In the United States district court
in the Indian Territory, Southern dis
trict:
Josie Lackie, plaintiff, VS.. Nathan
Lackie, defendant. No. $3.50.
The defendant Nathan Lackie is
warned to appear in this court in thir-
ty days and answer the complaint OF
the plaintiff, Josie Lackie.
Witness the Hon. Hosea Townsend,
Judge of said court and the seal there
o. this 7th day Of November, 1903
(Seal)
Sam II. Butler, attorney for plaintiff,
w. r. Rleakmore, attorney for non
resident.
First published November s, 1903.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-27
MILL CREEK.

Special Correspondence.
Mill Creek. l. r. Nov 25.-rhe ON
GERS and directors or the new bank
were elected yesterday and the insti.
tuition will be in operation in a few
days It will be- called the Mill Creek
National.
Mr. Houston Of FORT Worth, Texas.
president of the new bank, was In
town Monday and Tuesday.
The continued cold snap is putting
a quietus ON the cotton trade.
J. b. Easter il now hehinu the coun-
ter at W. S Eubank's.
The State bank has got out a line
VI calendars for 1904 that are things
OF beauty and joy forever.
J. B Carroll, one Of our old resi-
dents, will leave shortly for Oklahoma.
Quite little real estate changed
hands last week.
+. c. Graham left this morning for
Ardmore and Woodford to be gone
some two or three weeks,
J. b. Browning was in Ada Sunday
ON business.
$. W. Frost went TO Tishomingo Mon
kday, returning Tuesday.
~ q. ID. Gibbs and wife were out in
tine country last Tuesday.
Pecan parties are now all the rage
in MIL Creek and there seems to be
a bountful supply of them, too, this
year.
\Qulte a number OF land spectators
were in town the first of the week.
Carpenter Roach is building a new
house for Tom Underwood this week.
Miss Ethel Ford left recently for
her new school at McCurtain, Choctaw
nation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Graves, father and
mother of b. II. Graves, assistant cash
Ter of the State bank, have come to
Mill Creek to spend the winter They
are delighted with the climate.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-27
A woman's Complexion.

1t is rank foolishness to attempt to
move sallowness or greasiness Of
20 skin by the use of cosmetics, or
peal treatment, as advocated by
VI beauty doctors" The only safe
ad sure way that a woman can i'm
/. owe her complexion is by purifying
nd enriching the blood, which can
;ly be accomplished by keeping the
wer healthy and active. The liver
: the seat of disease and blood pol
sstion. Green's August Flower acts
Srectly on the liver, cleanses and en-
:sihes the blood, purifies the complex
"a. 1t also cures constipation, bill
$lsness, nervousness and induces re-
5sshing sleep. A single bottle Of
august Flower has been known to
Ms the most pronounced and dis
Il sing cases of dyspepsia and ndi-
Hstion. New sizetrial bottle 25 cents;
.silar size rs cents. At the City
Npg Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-27
Warning Order.

In the United States Court in the In.
dian Territory, Southern District:
w H. Baldwin, plaintiff, VS.. May
Baldwin, defendant. No. 5,G97:
The defendant, May Baldwin, is
warned to appear in this court in
thirty days and answer the complaint
of the plaintiff, W. II. Baldwin.
Witness, Hon. Hosea Townsend,
judge of said court, and the seal there
OF, this 18th day of November. 1908,
(Seal) c. NJ. CAMPBELL, Clerk.
BY w, s. CROCKETT, Deputy.
Potter, Bowman & Potter, Attorneys.
]. c. Thompson, Attorney for Non
Resident, defendant
First published November lS, 1903.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-27
WARNING ORDER.

In the United States court in the
Indian Territory, Southern district:
j. r. Moore, plaintiff, VS.. Cordelia
Moore, defendant No. 5703.
The defendant, Coraelia Moore, Is
warned TO appear in this court in
thirty days and answer the complaint
Of the plaintiff, j. r. Moore.
Witness Hon. Hosea Townsend,
judge of said court and the seal thereof
this 21st day Of November, 1908.
CSoaD c. NJ. CAMPBELL, Clerk.
BY W. $. CROCKETT,
Deputy Clerk.
Dick & Lee, attorneys.
S. II. Butler attorney for non-resi.
dent
First published Nov. %, 1903.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-27
WARNING ORDER.

In the United states court in the
Indian Territory, Southern district:
Mary Smith, plaintiff. VS. William
Smith, defendant. No. 5G7G
The defendant william Smith, is
warned to appear in this court iu thir-
ty days and answer the complaint Of
the plaintiff, Mary Smith.
Witness. Hon. Hosea Townsend,
judge Of said court this 27th day Of
October. 1903.
c. NJ. CAMPBELL. Clerk.
Herbert, Walker and Cannon, attor.
neys.
j. G. Graham, attorney for non-res.
ldent
First published oct 2s, 1903.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-27
a Remarkable Case.

One of the most remarkable cases
o. a cold, deepseated on the lungs,
causing pneumonia, is that Of Mrs.
Gertrude Il. Fenuer, Marion, Ind. who
was entirely cured by the use of one
Minute Cough Cure. She says: The
coughing and straining 50 weakened
me that | ran dOwl in weight from
las to 90 pounds. / tried a number
Oh remedies to no avail until | used
One Minute Cough Cure. Four bot
tles OF this wonderful remedy cured
me entirely OF the cough, strengthened
my lungs and restored me to my nor
NAL weight, health and strength Sold
hN al lrnrgists
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-27

Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.
In the United States court in the In
dian Territory, Southern district, at
Pauls Valley. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of John w. Alexander,
bankrupt. In Bankruptcy.
To the creditors OF John w. Alex.
ander OF Foster OF Southern district,
aforesaid, bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the
20 tn day of November, A. ID. 1898, the
said John w. Alexander was duly ad-
iudicated bankrupt, and that the first
meeting of creditors will be held at
Pauls Valley in the Southern district
Indian Territory, on the Both day Of
November, A. d. 1903, at 10 o'clock
in the forenoon, at which time and
place the said creditors may attend,
prove their claims, appoint a trustee.
examine the bankrupt and transact
such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
YERKER Il. TAYLOR,
Referee in Bankruptcy
First published Nov %, 1903,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-27
A TEXAS WONDER
HALLS GREAT DISCOVERY.

one small bottle OF The Texas Won
der, Halls Great Discovery, cures al
kidney and bladder troubles, removes
gravel, cures diabetes, seminal emis.
sions, weak and lame back, rheulua
tism and all irregularities Of the Kid
neys and bladder in both women anf
men. Regulates bladder trouble IL
children. II not sold by yonr druggist
will be sent by mail on receipt OF 81.
One small bottle is two months treat.
ment and will cure any case above
mentioned. DR. Il. W. HALL.
Sole manufacturer. p. o. Box 629,
St Louis. Mo.
Sold by all druggiGLs.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-27
FROM SOUTH AFRICA.
New Way of Using chamberlain's
Couqh Remedy.

New Way of Using Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy.
Mr.. Arthur Chapman writing from
Natal, South Africa. says: "As a
proof that Csamberlain's Cough Rem
edy is a sure cure suitable for old and
young, | pen you the following: A
neighbor of mine had child just over
two months old. 1t had very bad
cough and its parents did not know
what to give it. | suggested that If
they would get bottle OF Chamber
lains Cough Remedy and put some
upon the dummy teat the baby was
sucking IL would no doubt cure the
child. This they did and brought
about a quick relief and cured the
baby" This remedy is for sale by
+ j. Ramsey, Ardmore Drug Co, w
b Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-27
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.
In the United States Court in the
Southern District Of the Indian Ter


In the United States Court in the
Southern District Of the Indian Ter.
ritory. In bankruptcy No 27.
To the creditors Of Emery Burfeld:
This is 10 give notice that on the 2lst
day of November, 1903, at Purcell, in
said district, one Emery Burfeld was,
on his own petition, adjudged bank
rupt, and that the first meeting OF
said creditors of said bankrupt for the
purpose of filing and establishing their
claims, for choosing a trustee of his
estate, for examining the said bank
rupt by oath and for the transaction OF
such other business as can lawfully
come before such meeting, will be held
before the undersigned referee in Pur-
cell, in the said district at his office
on the 5th day Of December, 1903 at
10 o'clock a. m
Dated at Purcell, /. r., November
21, 1903. GEO. Nj. MILLER,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
First published November 90, 1903.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-27
WARNING ORDER.

In the United States court in the In
dan Territory Southern district:
Walter Bohanan, plaintiG, VS. Cau-
is Bohanan, defendants. No. 570i.
| yhe defendant Caucis Bohanan, ia
lsrned to appear in this court in thir-
y days and answer the complaint OF
he plaintiff, Walter Bohanan.
Witness Hon. Hosea Townsend,
adge of said court and the seal there
II this 21st day Of November, 1908.
aSeaD c. NJ. CAMPBELL.
Clerk.
! by w. :. Crockett, Deputy Clerk.
I Dick & Lee, attorneys.
y. II. Butler, attorney nonresident.
. First published Nov. %. 1908.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-27
California, the Beautiful.

Now S your chcance-cheap rates $3.50
from Indian Territory stations to Cal
nolnia! Tickets on sale daily rntil
November 20 Tourist car. through
to san Francisco, leaves st. Louis on
the Katy Flyer" Tuesdays OF each
week, passing Indian Territory sta
tons Wednesdays. Ask for tour book
and other information. Address
KATY"
Suite o. the Wainwright, st. Louis, Mo
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-27
Cured Piles After 40 Years.

Mr.. G. Haney of Geneva, o.. had the
piles for 40 years Doctors and dol
lars could do him no lasting good.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured him
permanently. Invaluable for cuts,
burns, bruises, sparins, decorations, &C.
zema, letter, salt rheum and all other
skin diseases. Look for the name De
Witt on the package-all others are
cheap, worthless counterfeits Sold
by all druggists.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-27
READ THIS.

Ardmore, l. H., Oct Is. 1902.
This is to certify that the Texas
Wonder, Halls Great Discovery. cured
two OF my family OF kidney and blad.
der trouble. and can fully recon.
mend 1t to others suffering in same
manner. Respectfully,
z. j. STILWELL
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-27
Neuralqia Pains,

Rheumatism, lumbago and sciatic
pains yield to the penetrating infiu-
once OF Billiards. Snow Liniment. 1t
penetrates to the nerves and bone and
being absorbed into the blood, it's
healing properties are conveyed to
every part of the body, and effect some
wonderful cures 25c, soc and 81 at
w. B. Frames.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-27
SANTA FE EXCURSIONS.

local holiday excursion To points on
% Of G. c. & S. +. railway. See tick
sagent. Date of sale December 23,
sa5, 28. 81 and January l.
aecond- class Settlers rate to Cali
spia Sept. 15 to Nov. 80. Rate SIS.
aauonal Livestock Association,
scago. Ill, Nov. 20 TO 80. Rate
se s27.4O.
lee ticket agent for summer tour
gate.
~. A. DASHIELL. Ticket Agent.
Mple seldom appreciate anything
Y can afford
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-27
c. o. & G. EXCURSION RATES.

Holiday excursion to points on line
OF c. o. K G railway. See ticket
agent. Dates of sale December "a, %
and 81 and January l.
International Livestock convention,
Chicago, Nov. 2S, 20 and 80 Rate
s2L4o.
w. A. DASHIELL, Ticket Agt.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-27

You always buy for little less
when you buy here. Step in and price
our Charter Oak heaters. Williams,
Corhn & Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-27
A Scientific Discovery.

apdol Dyspepsia Cure does for the
mach that which It is unable to do
'Htself, even when but slightly dis
--ered or overheated. Kodol Dys-
,ia Cure supplies the natural juices
igestion and does the work of the
bach, relaxing the nervous tension,
Ie the infiamed muscles of that or
C/are allowed to rest and heal. Ko-
Dyspepsia Cure digests what you
and enables the stomach and di-
sxtive organs to transform all food
sl3 rich red blood, Sold by all drug
n.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-27

White Elephant, the buggy that sur.
passes all other makes. They are
stylish, they are durable and the
prices are right. Sold only by VIII
liam's Corhn & Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-27

II you intend to burn coal provide
your home or office with a Wilson hot
blast coal stove. Sold only by Noble
Bros. %
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-27

More Bucks stoves anc ranges arc
sold in the United Ssates than aly
other one make. That Is pretty
good evidence that they are better
stoves. Buy them from Noble Bros,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-27

Sometimes it is difficult to distin-
guish between conteLtment and lazi-
ness
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-27
Veterinary Surgeon.

DR.. J. w. SMITH,
Physician and Surgeon.
Office in German Building
Office phone 6--3 rings.
Residence phone IA.
Office hours 10 to ~ a m, 2 to 4 D.
m
Special attention given to Diseases
of Women and Children.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-27
DR.. j. r. SON,
Physician and Surgeon.

Physician and Surgeon.
Special attenti N given to diseases Of
Women and Children.
Office in German buildings.
Office hours: 10 to l2 o. m, . to 4
p. m. Ofice Phone No. 6. Residence
phone No. 1872.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-27

il a play has a short run 1t usually
Ieans a long walk for the players.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-27
DR.. J. r. BANKS,
w. n. MacCRAkEN, M. D.
Physician and Surgeon.
General Practice.

Office, Booker Carter building. Hours
I'll a. IN, 2-5 p. m. Evenings by
appointment.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-27
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

GEO. t. JORDAN,
Attorney at Law and Land Agert.
WYNNEWOOD. l. y
Special attention TO Commercial and
Land Litigation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-05
AMATEUR GAM IS.
INTER-CITY LEAGUE TEAN

Pawtucket Is 10 meet a picked team
from the Inter-City League on Friday.
The team is TO be made up OF Callahan
as pitcher. Ward. c.; Hannaway, 10. /;
Cameron, 3b. Wiggin, 2b.; Mack, IT,;
Stetson, CT; Gavan, rf.: Nye. ss.
These men are from the various inter
city teams and are stars in their positions,
hence gilt-edged ball ought TO be the out
come. There Is much interest centered
in the contest and this will settle the
question OF supremacy.
The Young Browns gave the Young
Brothers a baseball biackeye yesterday.
Nolan and O'Brien each made a home
run and a two-base hit The Young
Browns would like 10 play the Young
Elmwocds. Address challenges 20 Fred
Nolan. 2 Claverdck street.
The Elmwood Juniors met and defeated
the L. A. G. team yesterday by a score
Of 10 10 four. The all round playing OF
the winners was the feature.
Beaumont's services with the Woon-
socket Gyms has ended This catcher
who has been with the Gyms for two sea =
sons has resigned and IL now playing
with the Burlington. VI. team He played
his first game with the team on Monday
last. with Lawson pitching and this bat
terry was a ls-lnning game with a score
Of 4 20 3. Lawson allowed but Ave hits
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-05
Rain SPOILED POLO.

The Westchester Second team played a
game with the Dedham team yesterday in
a downpour OF rain IT was a poor day
for the tournament and several players
met with accidents through falls. but
none were seriously hurt
The disagreeable weather spoiled the
contest for many enthusiasts but those
who braved the storm saw a well-pla yed
game with many brilliant features. The
Westchester team played a rapid plucky
game and their ponies were very fast
The riding OF the members was notable
also. Dedham was booked TO win before
the contest but II soon became evident
that the battle was to be a stubborn one
Joshua Crane for the Dedhams played
a fast aggressive and at times a brilliant
game
Final score: westchester 14h, Dedham
10%.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-05

the local track. for in round num-
bers the mount OF the purses TO be dis
tributed is $4,000. The classes OF events
allow for every horse from the fastest to
the slowest.
OF Ia open classes ten will be decided
according TO the best two in three heats
and four. the best three In FIVE heats.
The program plans that every race shall
be big event and to miss one day will
mean disappointment to any one inter-
ested in the sport
The first days race will bring together
a field OF fast horses for the 2:06 pace.
Tuesday the day OF the Park Brew
stake, Wednesday will be the historic
2:l4 trotting event known as the Roger
the Park Brew furnish the only two &c.,
600 purses offered by one association. on
Thursday will occur the free-for-all
from which not even Dan Patch is barred.
The 2:OS trot is billed for Friday. Satur-
day Will have some novelties
This week the horses are at Buffalo.
Next they will go TO Empire City track.
then 70 Brighton Beach, Readville and to
Entries TO the Narragansett Park races
close Monday. Aug. "a. Following is the
programme:
Monday, Aug a.-21s trot. three in
five (closedl. 5000; 2:2o pace. three in FIVE
(closed) $1,000; 2:06 pace, two in three
lopen). 1880; 2:l5 trot. two in three (open).
$1,000.
Tuesday Sept. 1.-2:25 trot, three in five
(closed), $1,000; ell pace. Park Brew"
three in five (closed), $4,000; 2:lo trot, two
In three (openl. $500; 2:13 pace two in
three (open), $1,000.
Wednesday. Sept. 2.-2:l5 pace three in
five (closed). 5000; 2:l4 trot. Roger VIII
liams." three in five (closed). $4,000; 2:0s
pace, two in three (open). 5000; 2:lS trot,
two in three (open). $1,000.
Thursday. Sept S,-2;A trot. three In
five (open). 5000; 2:l6 pace three in five
(open). $1,000; free-for- all. pace. two in
three (open). $500; ZIP trot, two in three
(open). $1,000.
Friday, Sept. 4-2:19 pace. three in FIVE
(open) 5000; 2:21 trot. three in five (open),
5000; 2:cs trot, two in three (opcn), 1880;
2:l0 pace. two in three lopen). 5000. --
Saturday, Sept. 5.The last days pro-
gram will consist OF races to be arranged
during the week entries to which will
close Friday evening, Sept. 4. the night
before the races.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-05
WARSHIPS
TO Defend
COAST
Admiral Barker's Vessels VIII
Try TO Intercept "A0stl|s"
Squadron Which Is Ex-
psctod TO Make Attack

Bar Harbor. Me. Aug 5.-All except
two scholarships OF the vessels comprising
the combined North Atlantic fleet which
more steamed out OF the harbor early to-
day and assumed the defensive in the
naval war game.
They departed at 6 a. m. headed by the
flagship Kearsarge with Rear Admiral
Barker commanding. When some dis
tance out the feet divided and the yes
sells proceeded rapidly to the positions
or sections OF the coast, assigned to them
for protection.
As the orders for patrolling the coast
from Eastport TO Cape Ann were secret.
the sections 10 be patrolled and the yes
sells assigned for these sections were un-
known until after the departure. when in
structions were issued by Admiral Bar
ker from the Kesrsarge.
In addition TO Admiral Barker the fleet
was accompanied by Admiral Coghlan on
his flagship the Olympia. and Admiral
Rice on his flagship. the Yankee. The
tleships Alabama and Illinois. the cruis-
ers Baltimore. Prairie and Panther the
dispatch boat Vixen. the torpedo boat de-
stroyers Decatur Rainbridge. Barry.
tugs and one schoolship evidently the
Hartford. The Chesapeake was ole OF
the two scholarships remaining In the har-
Dor for some reason.
The entire fleet is expected 10 rendez-
vous here Saturday or Monday as instruc-
lions were left for the mail 10 be received
and held here until that time
AS the hostile feet which sailed at $50
Monday morning under Rear Admiral
Sands was permitted 10 make an attack
or attempt an anchorage at any time af-
ter this noon IL was expected every ves-
sci would be on duty and patrolling the
coast before night fall. An attempt TO
win the game was not anticipated before
night when the enemy may take advan-
tage Of the thick weather prevailing and
the rain. The attempt will be delayed
one or three days probably
The officers OF the defending fleet be-
fore their departure said they would not
be surprised II the enemy tried Bar Har-
Dor as their objective point. 1t was con-
sidered as likely a place 10 find an an
chorage and hide the required FIVE hours
as any. Provincetown. Mass, also was
suggested as weak point and subject
to attack.