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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-25
CANDY IN SWEDISH BOXES.
They>Are of Wood and Decorated With
Quaint Pictures and Notices.

From the New York Sun
The newest candy boxes are of wood and
come from Sweden. There are buckets
with hoops and slaves showing and the
covers fitted on with wooden bars and
hasps. Just such buckets as are used to
fetch sugar or butter from the store or
or that the farm girls carry for berry pick
1ng. Simple as they look they are expen-
sive. A bucket holding from two to three
pounds costs from 81 to 81 This is because
OF the peculiar decoration and ornamental
notices that are the handiwork of the
Swedish peasant women. The candy CON
sumed the bucket answers good purpose
as a work box. 1t is the style of box just
suited to rusticatIng. The designs painted
across the slaves all SAVIOR of orchard and
field and country doingS, and the wonder
is that colors so direct. almost staring in
themselves. should look 80 rodeStly appro-
pirate when pictured on the wooden surface.
Another model OF the wOod", candy box
is of fiat, lozense shape with the front
opening like a cupboard door. and with Il
wooden bar and pin FOR fastening. Their"
are wooden pegs made To iii into the k
and places for tttnciing tie little hanger
to the wall. This style box is n fac-simile.
Of IL" housewives i.-yhni3"r. which figures
ConSJi;cGoGSiy in every Swedish household
"A place for eEory ding and everything In
Its place Is t." English Interpretation of
the motto tnIt distinguishes this reccp-
tacle. miniature chest shape, with stout
looking hoops ard wooden staple is Il
style of box that docs we'll for handl.r-
chief case or trinlet holder when its o:isi-
nal mission is over. The motto on this is
a love message framed I'm homely terms
Some of the sayings on these CuriOuSly
pretty wares are in rhyme. signifying
health and pleasure pledges, and gallant
resolves to dance and mako merry. I" sing
and frolic and be sportive In keeping with
the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-25
EXoNERATEs STEWART.
Suspected Man Was in Prison When
Jordan Murder Was Committed.

Capt. Boardman today received a tele-
gram from the warden of the penitentiary at
Moundsville w. Va. which establishes be-
yond a doubt that John Wesley Stewart
the colOred man, who died at his home near
Fort Washington. Nd, several weeks ago.
was not connected in any way with the
murder of Mrs. Kate Jordan, the elderly
colored woman in Anacostia. the night of
December "a last. The telegram stated
that Stewart was released from the pen!-
tertiary January 1 of this year, which
proves that he was a prisoner at the time
of the murder.
Stewart. as has been stated in The Star
from time to time recently. died at his
home near Fort Washington. Md. and
Sergt. Anderson, in charge Of the Anacos-
tia station. received Information to the
effect that Stewart just before his death
made a confess on saying that he murdered
Mrs. Jordan. That official himself visited
Stewards home and interviewed the dead
mans mother and other relatives, but they
denied that he had made any statement
about the murder of Mrs. Jordan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-25

python was alert. and no matter from what
quarter the captain advanced. he coiled for
a throw at the brave mariner SO the cap
tain retired minute in favor of the mate.
The mate was the only man who had the
nerve to stay on deck said the captain.
HE went to his bunk and got a bull eye
lantern Then I armed myself with broad
AK and We began to skirmish. The lantern
sort OF blinded the snake.
I'm about half an hour we got a crack at
him. The AK took him just in the middle as
he hung from the bridge and cut him clean
in two.
And then. by gum! We had two snakes
to night instead Of one. They hung to
the bridge and waved and wriggled madden
than the one of them had been. 1t took ME
thirty minutes. watching chances. while the
mate flashed the bull's-eye into the piece
that had the head. before l got another
Whack. This time l cut of another piece.
They weren't so lively now. and we lodged
and backed until 1 got in a good blow
about three feet from the head. That did
the business. and when we were through
with the rest of the thing there We're twelve
pieces OF him lying around the bridge
1t WAS another half hour before the
crew came out of their holes They wouldn t
believe at first the thing was dead And
then we held a poSt-mortem and had the
deck washed down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-25
FOR ANTIQUE SETTINGS.
A Fancy for the Hour Glass Now In
stead of Clock or Watch.

From the New York Sun
Despite the prevalence of clocks and
watches numbers of sand time glasses are
now sold Those with threc-minute gauge
are a regular accompaniment OF the egg
boilers and egg coddlers OF rich bronze or
copper now popular for table use. Many
sand glasses are IN favor for debating the
length of time the tea must draw, or the
exact number of seconds the cocoa must
set after withdrawal from the fire Many
housewives use a sand glass when prepar-
Ing the sauces for delicate fish dishes or
making dainty omclets and desserts. apt to
spoil in the breath Of a seconds overlook
ing or undercooking. The sand glass is .,
picturesque table equipment. performing it's
duties noiselessly and having a romantic
time honored suggestion that chimes In APP
propriately with the simple antique furnish
ings now In vogue.
Sand time glasses now find place in sitting
rooms and bed chambers and are installed
ON many desks and dressing tables in fa sh-
ionable houses. The girl whO.eleCtS to time
her occupations and amuSementS by the
running of the sands is likely to have shoe
buckles of quaint pattern. an ancient snuff
box got from antique shop for iewelry
holder and A colonial souvenir for her neck
chain pendant. Time glasses mounted In
oddly decorative porcelain are sold for lux
uriouS desks. Quaint oriental hour glasses
are mounted In amber or ebony and some
are choicely enameled. Handsome glasses
are made to order set in ivory or mother OF
pearl, or in the rich woods used for finest
wares The frames of glasses for ordinary
purposes are Of maple. cherry or orange
wood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-25
GAITHERSBURG NEWS.
William Reed Buried - General and
Personal Matters.
rc'al Co--esr. ndenre of The Evening Star

Special C.'-r.sT- ndrnre Of The Evening Star.
GAITIERSEURG Md, July "a 1909.
Funeral services over the remains of the
late William Reed took place this after
noon at the NJ. + Church South and were
largely attended. Rev. T. J Lambert. pas
tor OF the church, officiating. and inter
mcnt was mad" In Forest oak cemetery
Mr.. Reeds sudden death was a shock to
his family and Wide circle of friends Call
Ing upon q ncighbor in his usual health he
returned home late In the evening and re-
tired Not arising In the morning at the
regular time. members OF the family Wis
tied his room and found him dead Death
IL supposed to have occurred several hours
before.
Mr.. Reed spent most OF his life Of sew
enty-seven years farming his place near
Ga!thershurg. at which he was quite sue
cessful lie was the father of fourteen
children. seven # whom were born trip
lets and twins. respectively, Mrs Reed
and ten children survive him. These latter
are Mrs W. +. Hickman, Mrs Martha
Seihy, Mrs. George W. Day Miss Rebecca
MIS- Laura and MeSsrS JOSEPH T James
sylvester. George W. and john W. Reed
all al THIS vicinity.
Rev. James L. Lodge u. D. of this town
pastor Of the Columbia BAPTIST Church
West Washington has been critically H.
hNt IS now able to sit up
Mr.. Sylvester g. English of Washington
Is tie guest of her daughter, Mrs John I
lleHus. for the summer
Mr and Mrs James +. TrrDdl. have left
for u vacation at Atlantic CITY.
M. Philemon VI. Smith a prominent ,iti-
zcn, Is critically ILL., There WIS a slight
improvement today, bat at his advanced
"sr OK eis"ty-i!ve years hls recovery is IN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-25
Manila's Exorbitant Rents.

From the Masla Times.
Rent rates in Manila continue to soar
skyward Even a small cottage is now be-
yond the reach of the average American
wage-earner In the city. When one thinks
of the rare opportunities of the Manila
lessor his moderation becomes matter of
wonderment. He asketh all things, ex-
pecteth all things and he getteth all things
His gall is UNNECESSARILY. boundlessly
great: 1t IS beyond all whooping. After the
first year of American occupation the lessor
promptly doubled the rents. and he has re-
lgiously adhered to this system of geomet-
rical progression ever since. For example.
a house that rented in 1899 for 10 pesos per
brought the value up to 40 pesos: the fol-
lowing year 80 was the limit: the present
time dnds the landlord demanding 100
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-25
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
General and Personal Items From
Montgomery County's Capital.

Special Correspondence OF The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md. July "a. 1908.
Mr. Alfred Lee Donaldson Of Washington
and Miss Lille Urner Howes OF Laytons-
Vile. this county. were quietly married last
evening by Rev. s. r. White of the Baptist
Church, the ceremony taking place at the
home of the minister In Rockville in the
presence of several friends of the young
couple, The bride is a daughter of Mr..
Julian Howes.
Miss Lula Clark of Harper's Ferry, w.
Va, has been appointed principal of the
public school at Cropley, this county.
Misses Blanche Bailey of Newark and
Bessie Pierce of Washington are the guests
of Miss Isabel Bouic at this place.
Miss Florence Fawcett OF Rockville is
visiting friends in Washington.
Miss Esther p. I.uhn has been appointed
principal Of the public school at Elmer, this
county.
Mrs. r. p. Terry of North Carolina is a
guest at the home of Mrs. Ellen Arm
strong at this place.
Miss Lille Anderson has returned to
Rockville from an extended visit to friends
in Philadelphia.
Several days ago George w. Meads of
this town found a carrier pigeon in an ex-
hausted condition not far from Rockville.
He took the bird to his home and fed and
cared for 1t until 1t appeared to be we'll.
Last Sunday the pigeon was liberated a
card bearing Meads' name and address
having been attached to Its leg. This
morning Meads received from Mr.. Frank
Baker of Philadelphia letter stating that
the pigeon had reached home in safety.
The letter explained that 1t was the only
one OF go that had been turned loose at
Spartansburg, 8. c.. a distance OF 512
miles, to find its way back home and In
consequence Of It's arrival It's owner would
receive a handsome prize.
The annual lawn fete for the benefit OF st.
Mary's Catholic Church at this place, which
began Wednesday evening, was the most
successful from financial standpoint of
the many given for the same cause, over
$3.50 being Melted. The scene Of the fes-
tivity was the spacious grounds adjoining
St Mary's Church. Among the ladies Of
the congregation who We're active in the
management of the affair were Mrs Law
renee Flack, Mrs. Charles Neirs Mrs Wag-
ner Mrs. Lee offutt, Mrs David J. Bready.
Mrs. w. +. Rabbit Mrs. John +. West
Mrs. John Maddox, Mrs. Thomas McCul-
Tough Misses Rose Claeett. Lena Jones,
Pauline Rabbit. Ethel Poss, Ionic Poss
Katie Carr, Miss Wagner and others
Several valuable donations were COM
peted for and won as follows: Cold watch
and chain, John W. Collier: silver service,
John w. Carroll; set OF harness, Robert
Fish; buggy, Miss coupard.
Rev. w. +. Locke, pastor of the Rockville
NJ r. Church South. VIII preach the an
nual Sunday school convention sermon Sun
day morning at Washington Grove
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-25
PORCH RUGS.
Fashion of Living Outdoors Has Made
Them Glass by Themselves.

Them a Glass by Themselves.
From the New York Sun
Rugs for the porch are no longer tho left
overs or worn-out floor coverings from the
interior Of the house. Living out OF doors
has come into fashion, and its general &C
ceptance has made the furnishings for the
porch a class by themselves. Mattings are
woven in nine and twelve-fOot widths for
the piazza. the narrow widths being avail
able as runners In more contracted parts.
Some of the mattings have borders along
the sides. others plain. Rugs OF wood
fiber have center and border IN geOmetrical
designs In red. blue green woven with an
ecru color. Some East Indian mats are
made in large and small sizes in red bla ok
and light brown. with sometimes touch of
green introduced. The more artistic seler-
ton in this variety IS generally the quieter
shades.
The Damascus mats are OF natural-col-
ored reeds with very simple pattern wo-
ven In brown. At first sight coarse looking.
these mats grow on acquaintance, for they
have no Colors that will fade or show the
dust. The larger sizes are slightly irreg-
ular in weave and the small sizes are more
easily handled than the others. A very at
tractive color effect appears in the East
Indian dhurrie rugs, In which reds blues
and yelows are mingled In true Indian
splendor. The dark blue and red dhurr!es
or for summer camps at the SeashOre
The wooden rugs made in the far west by
Indians are the oldest and most dura BILE
floor coverings for the veranda They are
not affected by moisture and their coorS
endure all kinds OF hardship. This year the
different arts and crafts exhibitions have
shown some charming cotton rugs woven
In different shades OF one color. blue. red or
green. The scraps Of odd colors In silk.
WOODEN and cotton that In the olden time
made this kind of rug diSCOrdant com
bination have been discarded for a more
eSthetfc scheme. in which color Is beauti-
fully blended. When these rugs are not
too delicate IN tone they are we'll adapted
for the floor Of the porch Floor coverings
form so large 4 part of the comfort as well
as making SO material a difference with the
appearance of the porch that their selection
should not be careleSsly OF hurriedly made.
Conditions of space should be studied 10
have the sizes of the rugs correct: the col
ors of the moor and sides of the house
should enter into the color scheme and the
particular use Of the porch should be met
by the style that is the most suitable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-25

oeeded in preventing tAeTYankee fleet from
getting through our lines.
"One federal ship, the Winona, COM
manded by Capt. Schley, now admiral. was
sunk by the confederate gunboat Stonewall
Jackson, but our ships were but little dam
their own crews during and after the fight
some never having left their moorings. This
was tho case with the Manassas.
Orders were given to abandon and blow
UP our vessel. the Louisiana, which we did
and along with the officers and crews Of
tho other vessels We started on q long
march Of eighty-five miles to the city, on
the right bank Of the river. I met Capt.
Marley Of the Manassas on the way, and
marching together 1 asked him what exc
cution he had done during the fight. He
replied that he had done nothing, but had
the water supply pipe cut and let her sink
a. her mooring. Thus inglorously ended
tho famous ram Manassas"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-25

This progression Will continue long as
stand II. 10 there seems 10 be no limit
to a landlords graSping demands other
than the victims salary.
Illustrations OF the truth OF these state
ments regarding the unreasonab BILE and usu-
rious rent rates are to be found on all
sides. For instance. certain house on
Gale San MarCelino. renting for 500 gold
per month. cost not more than $3.50 gold;
81 $50 would be an eXorbitant estimate for
house and lot. This gives the owner an
annual interest OF 81 per cent on his In
yestment. 1t IS safe to affirm that after
the owner has received his original capital
in rent the value of the house Will not ba
deprecated = per cent by reason of its hay
ing been occupied We do not know what
relation the assessed valuation of such
property bears to the amount Of rent
charged but the proba bility is that II the
estimate were made on the basis of rent
rates the prayers TO the board of equaliZa-
ton would deluge that body by the time OF
its first session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-25
FOREIGN POSTAL SERVICE.

" Si,nI; 81, Ton, ID g. POST OFFICE NOTICE.
anv line ~ ''ad dsi'y' NJ changes may occur at
I,nrt,> ,,.u
saiIinr G,iIv Nh are disrat'sed 10 the ports Of
pansd on the presumption Of their uninterrupted
raoa '', ,h ua.St For The week ending August /.
the MAIN nItI,I loses VIII he made from
MONDAY lkA,,SAILAHIiG NAILS.
per S. Citta d. Milan" ,rn, '%T ~ Ny Nf d,@r,;
TTESDAYI,ai A. liz rw N" a, 81 M HI4t.,,,,
SIS IS =, oceanic" from New York via Queenstown ,j
Rotterdam frnrn Nv vi Nh nlr.', per g
ed Per 'I rn,c Nav h"fk Mail must be direct
sWtr1EpI ~, &c, ~ a;i3 Pm for FRANCE,
TrKktY, H:Yrr, a;Er;Ecr nj,,1 TSaiii T Hai.
IRON >rM ynr ~" Va ~, pc, IS La RFetagne
Of ~ ROPE mnsr h.. d,r.r,.d pa" - t"t "'lIt patis
ANN THi,,v -, -
t-I.lrfa f n, -, 4 VI, i'T ~ k'.E' per
A. A., - p \ foT nflGir N direct per IS Kreae,
$ kr,~niai,d ,%i ~ ~ .5tS' "Fcc.er
t IN direct Per ,n'h"rta. from New York.
H. ~ - n'i ,r, 1t : Ah'h"Ila 60 tt
frm New York Ma, I nH IT, per s i"kla
i'll, '"'H' NAH must Ice directed Per IS.
NAILS FOR Sor-Tu AID crxrp ,y,y,c,
VIA wr ~ rNIrrs ~ rHAh AMEliiCA-
MONDAY -, =, :, LIZ ~, ~ ,.,.>,
,MFi;i,:, 'uIS, n, II 20 Pm for GENTRAL
CIR, rnrS ,"r s.s'@ y hi%a, ana so I'll ~
ito rr f,r s, nmratan from Nv YORK.
ed Per SIS Yncatan must '' o''"''-
,,,re, e. A. II - ". Tor the BAIIAMAS
be Sf.r,,.d - ,in "" i",h. Sln.i ii!a,t
tr Titnk rSI IT - Ahitia ,cl ~ ~ :" NJ
nor g it,.l "i't ~ I'm hi-t Blu.
wE.fNr S,t"h,e' IRON NV OK
u.u,S 81 :" ~ ~ - N; Tor me IA
fInr, " '. ~ i.o' ~ T. or SANifA'r.
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III - az i,,i,nApn Ii'i N'tSi fiEfsN Bht-
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AZ, -, amy r. II -, "a ~ per Allen
,i itin - "FH van ior |kEN AbA and
TtIi Isi, must ue uir','fn ier SIS AlIendale
"a, NJ ~, ~ ~ ~ = = VI Tor Nt"-
r., 4, n ch.teIis1; IRON ThIha iphir
rrrtn, - I,i ~ u' "Itt-.>AtiA. iRiNlbAb AMI
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a., ". -. -" NJ ior Mf;Al'o per e :.
NJ = "a -. -"l, i,"n, "" ho,k wa iahhr1-
.ihi must re nirrcfed Fer - lily ~ Washing
~ ~ ~ a. - " '.f Iosto iLAiA, IF-
- I'm ID 4aL! Tor "'h-r l,sFfs OF
N. M fi'hi'ic must lie directed
Eptn, go, VA,
~ AZ "a - IN LOT sistfMI ia. I"r
iip'.i,',, rom NV l,Fk tc' Al ll:2' + VI
- ~, m - Ai. fNf -|! f.i.A. irr IS Li!lE,
~ ~ y" i"tA. hhi Tor Stn ANli-l'A hui AK
1920 must t~ dlrec,ed Fer So ZI!ia go
a. ~ =" N lor iptlo Kltp per 3 : ,oaIno.
ron; ron, ;Ne" io,k, rl Al II 70 + NJ for FpETl Nd
Nv, nAN ANii-l.A oak TA|ENA
ai'h 'itf;1 Wv y Pc - A!i"Ehany. from New
.,W. '4 ,, lJr DosiA hioA must he directed
e. NttTsnihS
CthA MIS- close here via Port Tampa. Fla.
aaiis ."r - oVeIiahd unless sl-.rialiy ad-
YorE rIns. h.r. AN ~ ,o,ns ~ - -, ~, 81. 80 ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-25
Unwilling Of Singleton Monument.

Lodge. + A. A. NJ. to the memory of the
late William Reynolds Singleton will be
unveiled in Oak Hill cemetery this after
noon. The ceremonies will be in charge
OF the Masonic Grand Lodge Grand Mas
ter George H. Walker will preside, and
prominent Masons will participate Will
lam H. Singleton, senior warden of PEN
talpha Lodge. to which the deceased be-
longed: Past Grand Master Harry Standi-
ford and Frank H. Thomas past master
OF William K. Singleton Lodge. +. A. A. NJ
will participate in the exercises Of the occa
sion at Oak Hin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-25
Water and Gas Plants.

Tho NATURALIZATION OF water and gas
services began much earlier in Switzerland
than that OF tramways and has yielded
greater financial profits. The municipalities
ton OF electric light works has also pro-
crossed rapidly OF late. Each of the three
cities mentioned owning their tramways
operates all these other services, and with
business success"
The policy of making profits for general
followed to some extent by these cities On
the other hand. such a use of profits is in
some cases. as in that Of water service as
Basel. forbidden by law In tho mainland
this is an interesting fact respecting Swiss
municipal development in rehabilitation
is both direct and to an unparalleled degree
progressive. The indirect impoStS So IA
miliar on the continent, especially In the
sOuttl-OCtrOi duties In towns on all food
and drink, window taxes. Stamped paper
taxes taxes on trades and a thousand other
impoSitions on consumption and enterprise
have generally been repudiated in SWitZer-
land: and aside from the moderate ma
uonal protective system, adopted largely in
self-defcnse. public revenues are raised
chiefly by direct taxes and direct taxes
whose rate inCrea ScS according to the prop
erty of the person paying. The principle
of progressive taxation was in use in parts
of Switzerland early 1910, and 1t is
generally applied now not only to income
and Inheritance but likewise to general
property taxation. These fiscal measures
undoubtedly have much to do with the
grateful aspect of general economic compe-
tence in Swiss towns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-25

Maude-"Why did you give ,oung MASKS
erly kiss?"
Clara-'I didn't"
Maude-"But saw you"
Clara-"Oh, you merely saw ne let Aisu
steal ons."-Chicago News.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-25
APPROVAL WITHHELD
ACTING AUDITOR HOLDS UF
LEASE OF DETENTION CAMP.
Matter Will Be Submitted to Controller
of the Treasury for His
Action.

The acting auditor of the District, MT.
AlonZo Twcedale, has withheld approval OF
the lease submitted to him for the rental
of premises 1850 to 1872 u street southeast
as a detention camp for the health depart
ment. The lease for the rent or these
houses expired June 30 last and the agent
has forwarded a new lease to the commas
sioners for execution. The houses nave
been used as n detention station Tor small
pox suSpeCts for some years past. and TINS
is the first time the right to rent the build
inrs has been called into question. Mr..
'Tweedalo has withheld his approval In view
Of the fact that the appropriation for the
enforcement of the provisions of the act
to prevent the spread of scarlet fever ana
diphtheria. and the act to prevent the
spread of contagious diseases In the DIS
trict Of Columbia, do not In terms provide
for rent.
The commissioners VIII adopt the recon-
mcndation made 10y Mr.. Twcrdale That the
papers lie forwarded to the controller Oh
the treasury for ruling, which Will al
once settle all doubt as tu whether or not
the District can rent property under APP
propri4tionS which do not In terms proNlue
for renting. There has recently been raised
Il question as to the right of the health de-
partmont To- rent Stabl" for It's contiguous
disease service. So the question IL one on 1t
great deal al Importance To that depart
mcnt as well as the other portions OF the
District service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-25
In Frozen Dog.


Tourist-"Did you-er-ever shoot
mani"
Bronco Bill-"No. lady. I've plugged q
few Indians. greasers an dudes. but never
killed humanr'
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End of the Manassas.

capt. Mcintyre had both arms shot of
and one leg broken in the fight, and was
taken off the ship into Fort St Philip the
morning after the battle. The engagement
began at o'clock at night. and lasted un-
I'll daylight. but the enemys ships had
passed through our line. We had the two
best ships left. the Louisiana. 16 guns and
the McCray. 10 guns. and I suggested to
Commodore Mitchell that we run them to
Mobile. l said that I would pilot them, as
l knew the route. either by day or light,
In case We had to run through the block
aiding fleet. l got the same answer that
Capt. Mcintyre did two days before a
short No
IF this brave captain had been in charge
OF the feet l think we would have sue