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Smyrna times., 1904-06-22
THE MAP PRoOFREADER.
His Work Is Done Slowly and with
Extraordinary Care.

His Work Is Done Slowly and With
Extraordinary Care.
"I thought knew my business until
1 took job holding copy In a mapmak-
ing establishment" said veteran
prOofreader. 1.-The change from the
rush of a morning newspaper to the
leisurely work of an encyclopedia was
queer enough. 1t was three weeks be-
fore l began to feel that l was earning
my salary. 1t takes about two weeks
to read the proof of good map. If 1t
is a business atlas, particularly COM
prehensive as to small towns, we linger
over a proof and its successive revises
for a month or six weeks before the
final electrotype is made. In mapmak-
ing it Is not only essential that every
town should be In the map, but that 1t
should be in precisely the right place.
The man who is buying map or an
atlas has no use for it unless 1t gives
accurate information about the city or
town where he was born, where his
wife was born and where he was mar
ried. The first thing a prospective pur-
chaser does when shown a new atlas by
a canvasser is to look up one or all Of
these points. If his native town or city
is not there he won't bother to take
another glance at the book. If 1t Is
there, but not in its precise location on
some river or bay, he does not hesitate
to say he has no high opinion of the
atlas. The motto Of our business seems
to be Get it all in and get it in right
Smyrna times., 1904-06-22
Unntred BedR.

There is a story told of the eminent
DIR. Abernethy. who was as blunt as
he was learned. He was called to
prescribe for an old lady in failing
health, who prided herself upon being
and who looked the very pink of neat
ness. Her dress was spOtless and her
cap immaculate, and her friends spoke
of her as that ''sweet old lady" After
much questioning. which was almost
impertinent, and careful diagnosis OF
the case the doctor said gruf1y
Madam, you are Ill because of filth.
OF course she was Mortified, but he
went on, "Your bed is not properly
aired. and in consequence you are be
ing slowly poisoned to death"
Smyrna times., 1904-06-22
Arricnltnrnl Mates

Experiments in killing insects on
plants with gasoline torch have been
on the whole unfayOrabie.
"Nitrates," says W: II. Beal, should
never be cOmpOsted with manure on
account Of the danger Of loss of nitro
gen through identification
Advocates Of bordeaux spraying for
potatoes say to begin when the plants
are half a foot or little more in
height and spray at intervals Of two
weeks. Don't wait till blight appears
An application of quick commercial
fertilizer or liquid manure is good for
the asparagus bed.
Hellebore, If fresh, will knock out
the currant worms.
Rich. newly turned sod and heavy
dressing Of well rotted manure go a
long way toward good cabbage and
eaulifiower crops.
Smyrna times., 1904-06-22
ROOT GROWTH.

One Result of Shallow Irrigation
and insufficient Cultivation.
A useful hint addressed to irrigation
farmers by Professor K. H. Forbes of
Arizona has an interest over and
above it's original application to alkali
troubles. 1t is an instance valuable to
farmers everywhere of the influence OF
shallow wetting and insufficient culti-
vatiOn of the soil:
In the orchard irrigation practice of
southern Arizona, according to Pro-
fessOr Forbes. summer waters, scant
I'm quantity, are rushed hurriediy
through shallow burrows over the area
to be irrigated, wetting only the sur
face layers of soil. Under such cOndi-
tiOns uncultivated tree rows and
ridges and insufficiently cultivated sur
faces in general lose by evaporation q
large part of the water applied in irri-
eating. But the alks. flows the soil
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A STALLION ROOF sYsTEM.

water in its movements either up or
down. AS the soil water, through
capillary action, comes to the surface
and evapOrates. the soluble salts are
left at or near the top of the ground.
But q shallow wetting Of the soil also
leads to the development of tree and
plant roots near the surface. for plant
roots also must develop best where
requisite amounts of water are access
ible. AS a result of shallow irrigation
and insufficient cultivation orange
orchards Of the Salt river district were
found with root systems in considera-
bic part developed within foot of
the surface (see the cut showing half
the root system OF a tree in direct
contact with accumulated alkali salts
left by evaporation.
Smyrna times., 1904-06-22
The HeIvetinn Ladies'.

The most celebrated warlike women
among the ancients. apart from the
tabled amazons, were the Helvetian
ladies. Caesar praises highly their
military achievements. In more than
one instance the legions of Rome turn
ed their backs on the fair ones of Swift
zerland. During the crusades women
often performed the most romantic and
chivalrous deeds. dying cheerfully by
the sides of their lovers and husbands.
Smyrna times., 1904-06-22
Doan'S
Kidney Pills,
A Modern Medicine for
Every Kidney Ill.

Mr.. William Mclaughlin, Of No. $40 South
Duke street, Lancaster, Pa, says: II first
noticed my back give out when was let
ter carrier. l was constantly taking cOld'
and II ALWAYS settled in my back. l em-
ployed a doctor and took numerous kinds
Of medicine, but they availed Inc nothing.
When on the railroad the work made me
worse. The pain was sharp in the small OF
the back, and at night when in bed 1t was
terrible, and l often had to get up on ac-
count of a urinary weakness. sent my
daughter to Hull s drug store and got Doan'
Kidney Pills. After using them for three
days / felt better l continued until l was
ali over my trouble, and could heartily rec
ommend DOan's Kidney Pills to others.
gists; so cents per box. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Buffalo, n. Y.
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all drug
gists; so cents per box. Foster-Milburn Co.
Buffalo, n. Y.
Smyrna times., 1904-06-22
SMYRNA DIRECTORY.

TOWN OFFICIALS.
~ sident OF Council-Jsmes G. Robinson.
etary OF Council-Henry s. Anthony.
VII TreasuTer-Ezekial V. Cooper.
rk of Council-samuel J. Reynolds.
Alderman-Eugcne Grow.
Chief of Police-B. W. Turner.
councilman. lst ward, DIR. T. c. Moore Ind
ASrd- Samuel ]. REYNOLDS; 3rd Ward, Harry i
;rieves; 4th Ward, Jos. II. Wright; 9th Ward,
5. Marriott Fowler; 9TH Ward, James c. Robinson
,nd Henry 5. Anthony
Council meets the secc ad and fourth Fridays
l. each month
Smyrna times., 1904-06-22
siE Pronta In Forrest Cuiture,

The hardy catalpa on rich soil will
produce more fenceposts per acre in
a shorter time than any other species.
Some catalpa plantations in Kansas
have paid per cent compound inter
est on the land and labor invested and
$40 an acre per annum net profit for a
period Of twenty years. This is much
greater income than the average re
tarns from agriculture.-G. L. Clothier.
Smyrna times., 1904-06-22
UnreaROnhble.

The Old Man-Humph! When was
your age l didn't wear kid gloves and
a cane! sAlgy Gn an injured tOne)-
Well, father, l should think you'd ex-
pect to find some improvements in the
family since that time.
Smyrna times., 1904-06-22
the Lottery Of Marriage.

The Deacon-Do you believe mar
riage Is lottery? The Parson--I do.
Why, | really can't tell whether I'm
going TO get $40 or so cents out Of one.
-Yonkers Statesman.
Smyrna times., 1904-06-22
same Thing.

Miss Carrye Moore-she calls him
Aar intended. Are they eagaged1 Miss
Cutting Hintx-No, but sine intends to
marry him.-St. Paul Pioneer Press.
Smyrna times., 1904-06-22
GEO. w. TILGHMAN.
JuStiCe Of the PeaGa and Notary PVblil

sI8 COMMERCE ST., SMYRNA. DBL.
Oonveyancing, Collecting, &c. Particular
attention given to Pension Applications
and Vouchers, and any other bust
ness pertaining to the Office.
Smyrna times., 1904-06-22

COLLECTING, CONvEYANCING,
RENTING HOUSES.
Smyrna times., 1904-06-22
Wanted An Idea ;:: $:Ss ::$: e .!$E: s$'s:

Protect your ideas they may bring you wealth.
Write JOHN WKDDERBURN a CO., Patent Attor.
asys Washington. q. for their 81 800 prise onss
Smyrna times., 1904-06-22
Security Trust and Safe Deposit
Company.

Company,
SIG MARKET ST.. WILMINGTON. DEL
CAPITAL full paid), $60O,000.OO
Surplus. ...............S .S4OO,UOO.OU
Authorized to Act as
TRUSTEE, EXECUTOR, ADMINS
TRAITOR, GUARDIAN, ASSIGNEE,
RECEIVER, REGISTRAR AND
AGENT.
Transacts
GENERAL TRUST BUSINESS
Allows Interest on Deposit
Loans Money ON Mortgages and Other
Good Securities.
Attends to the
Management of Real Estate and to the
Collection and Remittance of Rents.
Interest on Securities and Dividends Oh
Stocks.
Rents Boxes
In its new Burglar and fire proof Vaults.
Makes ample provision in its Store
Room and Vaults for the safe keeping
of Securities and Valuable packages
placed in its custody.
Keeps Wills Without Charge.
BENJAMIN NIELDS, President.
WILLIAM r. BRINCKLE, Vlce-Pres.
JAMES b. CLARKSON, Treas. and Sec
JOHN S. ROSSELL, Trust Officer.
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Dispatch assured to all busines.
Smyrna times., 1904-06-22
Il. v. COOPER,

SMYRNA, DELAWARE.
Smyrna times., 1904-06-22

Sls MARKET ST.. WILMINGTON, DEL.
Smyrna times., 1904-06-22

CAPITAL full paid), $6OO,OOO.OO
Surplus. ............$4OO,O 100000
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-27
its battles, and determine Its policies,
for approval and con tinnances III pow

flor approval and nttnuance an pow
5er.
So The oficesof President Of the Uni
ted States is the greatest on earth,
and many competent men in the Re.
publican party are ambitious to hold
it, yet the Republican convention met
at Chicago June last, and cordially,
with one accord, nominated you as
the candidate OF the party for Presi-s
dent. 1 am sure all Republicans and
a multitude of good citizens who do
not call themselves Republicans said
Amen
In pursuance of the usual custom
the convention appointed commit
tee, of which it honored me with the
Craftsmanship, to wait upon you and
inform you of it's acton, which duty,
speaking for the committee, 1 now
cheerfully perform, with the hope and
the confident expectation that a ma
jority of the people of the Republic
will in November next approve the ac-
ton of the convention by choosing
electors who will assure your election
to the Presidency as your own sue
cesSor.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-27
CITY POWER
LESS in BABY
EPIDEMIC
INFANTS DYING BY HUNDREDS
AND THE HEALTH OFFICIALS
CONFESS INABILITY TO
CHECK DISEASE.
INVESTIGATION. OF THE CAUSE
OF FRIGHTFUL MORTALITY
BEING MADE BY ONE HUN
DRED OFFICIALS

NEW YORK, July 27.-Babies are
dying by the hundreds in the tene
ments of New York, despite all the eff
forts of the Health Department. For
the week ending Saturday, July %
there were 279 more deaths from
| diarrhoeal diseases than in the CORE.
spending week of the year before, and
this increase in infant mortality sent
the death rate for the week up to
23:46.
Yesterday about one hundred per
sons were investigating, by the order
of the Board of Health, the conditions
under which these deaths occurred,
the character Of the houses and gen
eral surroundings and the care given
to the children during their illness.
The entire summer corps of doctors
and nurses is concerned with this
problem. The ravages of the disease
are all the more battling because ex-
traordinary precautions have been
taken this year to safeguard the
health of little children, especially in
the poorer parts of the city. a cam
paisn OF education has been carried
on. and mothers have been instructed
carefully how to feed, dress and care
for their children. Milk inspections
have been frequent and thorough. In
general the weather mas not been I'M
favorable. The few intensely hot
days last week had something TO do
with the increase Of illness and NOR
tality, but the heat does not account
for ii altogether.
DR. Hermann NJ. Biggs, general
uedicaIs officer of the city. said yes
terday: I've, cannot account for
this terrible mortality. We are Try
ing 10 find out why the death rate is
SO much greater among the children
1tlis year than last. Perhaps we may
learn something about it When we get
the reports from our inspectors. Who
are investigating the matter.
AS far as can see. this is simply
IN epidemic year. We have Z year Of
.Eat kind now and then. The severe !
V Gather Of the last winter is in par,
responsible for The great Illness pre- .
Failing now. Children have not thu !
Vitality 20 resist disease after The .
siege that 80 many OF Jhem went (
through last winter.
aside from the mortality rasulltrt- .
rom summer diseases among HE chill (
lren, Tie health Of the city is fairly .
GOOD, although there continues to he (
many deaths from cerabr0-8pnal mcn.
nights, which has been such q
.courEe this year, aua which is as in
applicable as The mortality among 1na
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-27
PILES! PILES! PILES =.

DR.. Williams Indian Pile Ointment
will cure blind, Bleeding, liberated
and Itching Piles. It absorbs the tu-
mors, allays the itching at once, acts
as poultice, gives instant relief Dr.
Williams Indian Pile Ointment is pre-
pared only for Piles and Itching of
the private parts, and nothing else
Every box is guaranteed. Sold by
druggists. sent by mail, for soc. and
$l.oO per box. WILLIAMS MFG.
CO., Propr's, Cleveland, Ohio.
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NOTICE

If you see nice .oking
couple driving around with a
good stylish horse, elegant harness,
nobby run-a-bout, carriage or trap,
with nice clean robes, and everything
to match, you can wager ten to one it
was hired from the Jackson Livery
Barn, as we put out only that kind.
FRED S. JACKSON, Manager. Open
day and night. K
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-27
CHEAP EXCURSIONS
TO the ST. Louis Worries Fair, via Bal
tinore and Ohio Railroad.

Every Tuesday in June, only $1,000
round trip from Fairmont
Tickets will be good going in
coaches only on specified train, and
in coaches or regular trains return
ing not latcr than ten days, including
date OF sale.
Cali on ticket agents for time of
train and full inform alton.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-27
San Francisco, Cal.

Triennial Conc1ave. Knights Tenn
plar, September SO. One fare for the
round trip to Chicago or ST. Louis
added to fares rendered therefrom
Chicago $4,000; st. Louis s47.5O).
Dates of sale to be announced later.
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San Francisco, Cal,

Sovereign Grand Lodge, 1. O. O. F..
September 1925. One fare for the
round trip to Chicago or ST. Louis ad-
ded to fares rendered therefrom (Chi-
cago $4,000; st. Louis s47.5O). Dates
of sale to be announced later.
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Louisville, Ky.

Knights of Pythias, Biennial En-
campment, August 1919. One fare
plus s1.00 for the round trip. Tickets
on sale August 18th, 18th, 18th and
18th, good returning until August
31st, inclusive.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-27
Detroit, Mich.

Baptist Young Peoples Union of
America, International Convention.
July 7-1O. One fare plus $500 for the
round trip. Tickets on sale July 5th
to eth, good returning until July 18th,
inclusive.
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Cincinnati, o.

Grand Lodge, B. P. o. Elks;; July
1923. One fare plus s1.oO for the
round trip. Tickets on sale July 18th,
10th, 18th, good returning until July
23d, inclusive.
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AlNNOUNC &c IENTs
OF Reduced Fares Authorized via
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
Summer Season, 1904.
Atlantic city and seashore.

Atlantic CITY and Seashore.
Special low rate excursions from all
points east of the Ohio river on June
Goth, July 18th and 2sth, August 18th
and 25th, and September 9Th.
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For additional information concern
ing rates, routes, time Of trains, etc.,
call on or address ticket agents, Bal
timore G Ohio r. r.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-27

Baseball clubs are given special
prices on supplies at j. l.. Halls
hardware store.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-27
Toronto, Ont.

Friends General Conference, Au-
gust 1919. One fare plus $500 for the
round trip. Tickets on sale August
9th to 18th, good returning until Au-
gust 31St, inclusive.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-27
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD
Very Low Rate Sunday Excursion
Tickets On Sale May is.

Effective May Is and continuing
every Sunday thereafter until fur
Their notice, the Baltimore 6 Ohio
Railroad will place on sale excursion
tickets between stations of Wheeling
and Grafton, good going East bound
on regular train No. To, leaving Fair
mont at 1859 A. NJ, and returning
no regular trains No. 71-55, leaving
Grafton 1910 noon, and ESQ P. NJ;
and good going West bound on regular
train No. 5, leaving Fairmont at 7:47
A. NJ, and returning on regular train
No. 4, leaving Wheeling at 500 P.
NJ. For tickets and full information,
call on ticket agent.
T. B. HENDERSON.
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r., ne. AND II. EsRANCH.

e., ne. AND II. EsFSANCH.
ARRIVES.
No. 5O.-Pittsbur Accom'n 100 p. NJ
No. 4.-Pittsburg Accom'n 9:55 P. NJ
DEPARTS.
No. 3.-Pittsburg Accom'n 1850 y. M.
No. 51.-Connellsville Ac'm 2:1OP. M.
No. 60 leaves daily for Morgantown
at sos P. NJ. No. 60 arrives from Nor
gaDtown at $50 a. M, daily except Sun
day; vt 500 y. NJ. Sunday only.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-27

All of the latest te1egraphic and
local news Will be found in the yest
yirginian.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-27

IT Is easy to get Suesses by asking
4 friend to subscribe for the West Vir-
ginian six months.
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manifested by their action always
heretofore, or will they stand by, pro
tect and defend the gold standard and
our currency system that have been
created under the lead of the Republi-
can party?
Correct revenue laws, protection of
free trade, the gold standard and our
currency system, all depend upon the
sentiment of the majority of our peo-
pie as voiced at the ballot-box. A ma
jority may change our revenue laws;
majority may change our currency
laws; a majority may destroy the
gold standard, or, III lieu of either or
botn, make the Treasury note, non
interest-bearing and irredeemable,
the sole standard of value.
Sir, let us turn from the region of
doubt and double dealing, the debat-
able land, to the region of assured GER
tainty. The Republican party stands
for protection. 1t stands for the gold
standard and our currency system.
All these dwell in legislation enacted
under the lead of the Republican par
ty and against the most determined
opposition of the Democratic party
including its leader and candidate
These being our policies, and having
been most useful to the country. we
have confidence in and love them. If
it be necessary from time to time that
they should be strengthened here and
controlled there, the Republican par
ty stands ready, with loving, compe-
tent hands, to apply the proper rem
edy. I say remedy Being our pol
icies, we will not willingly subject
them to their enemies for slow starva-
ton on the one hand or to sudden de-
struction on the other.
Since the eRpublican party was re-
stored to power, in 1897, under the
lead of Mckinley, our country has
prospered in the production and in
pered before. In wealth we stand
hrst among all the nations. Under
the lead of William Mckinley the war
with Spain was speedily brought to
a successful conclusion. Under the
treaty of peace and our action Cuba |
is free. and under guarantees written
in her constitution and our legislation |
1t is assured that she will ever re- |
main free. We also acquired Porto |
RICO, Guam. and the Philippines by a
treaty. the ratification of which was
only possible by the votes of Demo
cratic Senators. Civil government
has been established in Porto Rico
and we are journeying toward civil
government in the Philippines as rap
dly as the people OF the archipelago +
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l have some fine lots In Morrow
Place yet. H. H. Lanham. xI
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-27

Of Courthouse for sale at $4,000. H.
Fl. Lanham.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-27

Some one will get the hundred dol
for. x.
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#5 One fact is worth ton Of argu-
ment. It's fact that Halls ice
cream is the best. ;5sS
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HAMILTON & HUFFMAN,
are located on the second floor of the
Peoples Bank Building. They are
prep AIRED to- do paving, grading ce-
menting and all. work in their line on
short notice.
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DressnakinIlq

1T 81 Second street, Fourth ward.
.Children's work specially. s
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-27

It's SO easy to say Halls ice.
cream.
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uoSOyaAH DIVISION.

WEST BOUND.
No. 7.-Chicago Express 4:24 "A. M.
No. 5.-Wheeling Accom-
mediation. $40. 7:47 A. M.
No. 55.-Wheeling 81 Gin
cinnati Express. 1928 P. M.
No. 71.-Wheeling Accom-
mod alton $3.50. 1856 P. NJ.
EAST BOUND.
No. S.-New York, Balti-
more and Wash
in@ton Express. 3:25 A. M.
No. FEDERATION Accom- 1858 a. NJ.
No. 46.-New York, Balti-
more and Wash
in@ton Express. 1:4S P. NJ.
No. Iteration Accom'n S:3S P. NJ.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-21
FOUND NOT GUILTY.
Young Millionaire Ranchman Escapes
 Conviction for Murder.

Norton, Kansas, March 20.-C -Chauncey Dewey and his two cowboys, Clyde Wilson and William J. Mcbride, were |acquitted Saturday night of the charge of murdering Burchard Berry, by a Ijury which had considered the case twenty eight hours. Chauncey Dewey, Ia young millionaire ranchman, went to Cheyenne county, Kansas, early in 1900 to manage the Dewey ranch. Soon af- ter his arrival there he became involved in trouble with the Berry family, who
 were also prominent cattlemen. Trivial misunderstanding grew into serious
 differences, which eliminated in the
 killing of Burchard Berry in June, 1903,
 lat the home of Alpheus Berry, during
 which Dewey and ten of his cowboys
 were pitted against all of the Berrys.
 Dewey and his cowboys went to the
 Berry ranch to get a tank that Dewey had bought in at a sheriff's sale. The |feud had grown bitter before this time,
 and when the Deweys started to take the tank away the Berry boys rode
 up and battle took place between the two factions, in which Burchard Berry was killed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-21
COULD NOT RAISE HER.
Futile Attempts so Recover British sub-
 marine Boat.


 Portsmouth. March 20. - Attempts were made to-day without success to raise the British submarine boat, No. Al, which was run down by tie Donald Currie line steamer Berwick Castle Fri day afternoon. The principal damage appears to have been done to the con- ming tower, which shows the marks of the collision. The hull Of the vessel seems to be intact.
 It has now been ascertained that the submarines hull was also pierced. The boat will be salvaged first by repairing and then filing it with compressed air, the position in which she lies and the currents having compelled suspension in the attempts to lift her. The divers report that it Is impossible to see in- side the submarine. The opinion is that the boat filled with water imme- diately.
 The disaster to the Number Al has created a most painful impression in all classes. Queen Alexandra, the Duke of Connaught and the chiefs of the ad- miralty have sent messages of sympa- thy to the relatives of the victims. Ad- n1iral Fisher, in an official signal to the fleet expressing sorrow, says:
 Practically our gallant comrades died in action. Their lives were not thrown away, if we consider their splendid example of cheerful and en- thusiastic performance of duty, involv- ing all the risks of war