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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-08

Joseph A. DeBoer has no reason to feel
ashamed of the support he received.
When a man can show strength like that
without anybody asking for a vote for
him it is an honor not to be treated
lightly. Mr.. DeBoer is a young man and
can be made governor of Vermont almost
any time for the asking.
Banner.
But he wont ask. He will, however, be
likely to be governor without asking.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-08

Neither tariff. currency. imperialism" &,
nor isthmian canal will appeal to the De-
mocracy in the coming campaign. They
are short on campaign powder, and it is
evident that they will rely on general pro-
testations and on personal attacks on
President Roosevelt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-08

The treasury receipts for the fiscal
year show deficiency of over $36. 600, 900
This showing is accounted for in part
by the payment of $50, 0o0, 900 on account
of the Panama canal purchase and the
loan of 81. 600 900 to the St Louis eXposi-
tion company on the normal basis Of
operation there was a surplus of $4,000
900
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-08

1t remained for the North Adams,
Mass Transcript to remark that Percival
Clement seems to be better at defeating
others than electing himself"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-08
For SaIe--Sta anding Grass.

About 30 acres of grass in the town of Gull
ford; will lie sold Immediately. Inquire OF +.
W. MCCLURE, County Clerks Office. Crosby
Block, BrattlebOro. 2S-29
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-08

In London there are 252, 400 more women
than men
fog clears the atmosphere of sus-
pended matter as well as rain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-08

Glittering generalities do not abound in
the Republican state platform this year.
1t is a something platform.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-08

Wonder whether Or. Mead believes in
reciprocity now?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-08

FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
First Dlstrict-David J. Foster of Bur-
lington.
Second Observation-Disclosures Haskins Of
Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-08
BRATTLEBORO FRIDAY, JULY 8, 1904
Q0lanted.

"ANTED-wa to do at home. MRS.
w d. II. KELSEY, Rural Route g. Brattle-
boro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-08

For Treasurer,
John /. Bacon OF Hartford.
For Secretary Of State.
Frederick C. Fleetwood Of MorrIstowr
For Auditor OF Accounts,
Horace r. Graham Of Craftsbury.
For Presidential Electors,
Walter II. Berry Of Bennington.
Edward 3. Finn of Springfield.
Frank A. Bond Of Mddlebury.
Arthur F. Stone OF St. Johnsbury.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-08

WANTED - Girl for general housework
w Furnished room to rent. MRS JENNIE
5. MINER. , Church st. 2S-lt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-08

"ANTED-Soft wood lumber of all kinds.
w Either standing timber or delivered at
mill. HOLDEN & MARTIN, Brattleboro. 46tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-08
70 &ent.

ITO RENT.-Tenement at 81 Frost Street.
2ltf
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-12-08
CA 60 TO RTA,
Bears the AIh0 Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature "a <1H2zzZm

Frank S. Komp, recently released
from the county jail, is now in Michi-
gan promoting a new railway there.
He will return to Chicago early in
January.
Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Herzberg,
of Saginaw, Mich, are rejoicing over
the birth of daughter. Mrs. Herr
berg was formerly Miss Susie Roders
of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Larsen entertained
friends at their home on the Bur1ing-
ton road Wednesday evening. The
evening was pleasantly spent in cards
and dancing and all present report a
jolly time.
The Athletic Association of the
High school will give dance and
supper at Guild hall Friday evening,
Dec. 9th. Supper will be served from
5 to Z o'clock. Dancing until II.
Admission Is cents.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-12-08
Grace Smell Coffin.Layman is Dr.
vorced for the Fifth Time at
Los Angeles on Friday.
SAYS LAYMAN DESERTED HER
Well known Woman is Free Again
and May Return to Honeymoon
Rest" at Salem, Wisconsin

Friday Mrs. Grace Shell Coffin Cot
fin-W r-Cofin-Layman, the former
owner of Honeymoon house" in the
town of Salem, again admitted her
inability to keep a man.
1t was not new admission for her.
It was the fifth time it had been forced
from her, and though she made it in
the Los Angeles court yesterday with
the ease that comes FROM
she also made it wistful1ysand with
signs and furtive tears.
Mrs. Sne11-etc-Layman ngave her
confession with the air of COM
mander of grenadiers who admits de-
feat but is willing to try, try again as
long as the general orders. Her
striking presence, the perfectly tail
ored suit of brown .sne wore and the
picture hat with it's flowing veil that
two-thirds concealed the ravages of
years and the wearying effect of fire.
quent1y changing husbands upon a
beauty that was not so very long ago
matter of comment and admiration
II
appealing manner, all indicated that
she, too, is willing to try again to en-
gage and keep some mans affections,
undeterred by five futile efforts.
Nor is she so old that she need
hope in vain for another chance. She
is still under forty, and she still re-
tains fragment ofsthe great fortune
Amos Smell left when he was murder
ed by the uncaught Willie Tascott
fifteen years ago. She has given
most of her money away to the men
she married, but she cane still dress
and travel and keep home and per-
haps a husband. Or, perhaps, in her
next venture she will find a husband
who can keep her, and thereby solve
the difficulty of her marital life.
AS Geographic advices describe the
granting of her fifth divorce lyester-
day it was a touching scene. She did
not tell the whole story Other life:
the courts time was limited. She
simply related her desertion by her
husband, Perkins A. Layman.
She held her head low, and she lisp
ed in that soft, low voice that has
won one man for her husband three
times, and two others besides. The
court was impressed and bent forward
to hear the sorrowfu1 tones.
"He deserted me-" she said, with
all the sorrow of the B1essedSDamo-
ze1's wall for her love. ''He deserted
me on July 9th.
81 went to Santa Monica that day
in the morning. did not come back
until the cool of the evening. He was
gone. His trunk was gone. A photo
graph was gone from frame on the
wall. He left his latch key. And I
have never seen him since.'
The evidence was corroberated, and
the court held it to be enough for
decree.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-12-08
MAY SETTLE OUT OF COURT
Heirs of w. w. Cooper May Adjust Diff
ferences with Lawrence University

ferences with Lawrence University
It is reported today that a settle
ment is possible in the fight between
Lawrence University and the heirs Of
the late Willis W. Cooper, and for this
reason the papers in the settlement of
the estate are being withheld from
the County court by the attorneys in
terested in the matter.
No hint of the nature of the settle
ment has been given out and the
attorneys simply state that it is posi-
bic that the matter will be settled by
an agreement. It is thought possible
that Mrs. Beache1, who is alone inter
ested in the contest, has offered to
pay to the University lump sum in
lieu of the large trust placed upon
the trustees by her father, and it is
possible that the university will de-
eide to accept such an offer.
The will has been in the hands of
Judge S1osson for some time and he is
now working on construction of the
paragraph in which the gift to the
university is made.
An order for the payment of the
legacy to the Y. M. C. A. has been
prepared but it has not been filed on
account of a possible settlement of
the other 1egacies.
It is more than probable that some
action on this matter will be taken at
the next regular term of the County
court.
It is understood that while not will
ing to relinquish it's hold on the
estate the trustees of the Appleton
school are willing to have a settle
ment effected with the least possible
trouble.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-12-08
WAITING FOR WET.

The feeding season at the Trevor
stockyards is opening up slow this
year. Last year, this time, the yards
were in full blast but up to date very
few sheep have been received this
year. 1t is claimed this is due to the
dry weather which prevails in the
west. In some places the sheep have
to be driven forty or sixty miles to
the railroad and lack Of watering
places has caused the prudent own
ers to wait for wet weather before
starting to drive the focks to market.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-12-08
s. S&&$ - . &S34 55 S4S31S S&$&S4 S3$k u x3S$S
LOCAL ITEMS.
s2ssssssssssssss&ssssssss3sss:s2.sssea sSI

David King has returned to Spen-
Ger, Iowa, after a visit with Kenosha
friends.
Henry B1ackman has returned home
after a visit with his daughter in
Michigan.
Miss Nellie Martinson has gone to
Kansas City, to spend the winter with
her sister.
Mrs. William Reed returned home
Wednesday night after weeks visit
in Indiana.
Miss Mamie Williams, of Be1oit, is
here for weeks visit with relatives
and friends.
Miss Nellie Marshall is here from
Iowa, for a short visit with friends
and relatives.
The Kenosha merchants are getting
in their holiday stocks. Four weeks
till Christmas.
Miss Rosa Williams, of Chicago, is
spending a few days with friends and
relatives IN h6nOSnd.
Mrs. John P. Ho1zemer has gone to
Chicago for few days visit with
friends and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Barber are here
from Central, ILL.,, for visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Barber.
Mrs. Charles Herman went to Chi
cago Wednesday for a two weeks
visit with friends and relatives.
Police Officer Joseph Newhouse has
been transferred to the day beat and
his smiling face is again seen on Main
street.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-12-08
XMAS GIFTS

A beautiful tie scarf, fancy suspenders fur cap
house coat, sweater, pair of gloves mttens
suit case, or any of the many useful and appro
pirate articles from our stock will make the heart
of any man or boy glad with Xmas cheer :: :: ::
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-12-08

Here is the limit. j. v. Bowersox a
newspaper man from St. Joseph,
Mich, has joined the Dowie colony
at Zion City. Dowie has the biggest
job Of his career on hand il he forces
the newspaper man to conform to all
the rules of the sacred city.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-12-08

Mrs. Jacob Lott, of Somers, from
whom large tumor was removed last
Friday, is recovering rapidly. Prof
H. r. Chestel1, from Hahnemann hos
pital, Chicago, assisted by Drs. Rip
ley and Adams, performed the opera
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-16
EMPLOYMENT AGENT TAKEN
TO TASK BY LOCAL MINISTER

Editor Argus: DO not like TO APP
pear in print. but it seems right that
some one should oppose such srnti-
mcnt when aired in print as the local
employment agent whom your re
porter interviewed. as it appeared in
last evenings paper. He is quoted rs
saying about the NuStrianS: They
Will work seven days in week, too.
while the Greek insists on walking
around on Sunday. and on rush work
the seven-day man is wanted nova
days"
1t appears to me that we were all
taught very different view from
this. and it is unnecessary to say that
all people of christian antecedents
will see the fault in the employment
agents sheer. i am gradually learn
ing how incOnsequential are Gods
commandments in the tight Of the
CvershaGUwing Importance of mans
works. Wouldn't we have less crime.
fewer divorces. fewer miseries. if we
had more Sunday and a better reccg-
milton of Gods holy laws?
Illinois has grand and good laws
against slot machines and dice throw
ing. but they are not enforced. as one
can see by going into any hotel Office
or cigar store. Keep Gods laws, then
mans laws will he kept also
FREDERICK \. HEISLEE.
Trinity Rectory. April rs, 1901.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-16
Personal POINTS.

Mrs. c. p. Come@ys and Miss Come
gys are visiting in keokuk.
\. II. Livingstone. 4 banker of Che
cotah. |. T.. is in the city on business.
o. q. Parsley, travelling freight
agent of the Kansas City Southern.
was here yesterday.
W. J. Linkhart. of Coleridge. Neb.,
has been spending the day with
friends in Rock Island.
:. l.. RaylisS. Of Wyanet. assistant
engineer on the Hennepin canal. was
Il visitor in the city today.
John +. Rahnsen. formerly of Rock
Island and now residing at Oktahah. |.
r. i calling on relatives and friends
here.
Mrs. J. r. Kimball left yesterday
for Washington Ia attend the 18Th
continental congress of the Daughters
of the American Revolution. She goes
a. delegate from Fort Armstrong
chapter
H. L. Darby. Paul Henneberg. Charles
Block and j. {. Gibson. ct this city.
and j. l.. Welzenbach. Ernest Fechner
Charles Eckard and Elmer Danberg.
of Moline. Rock Island county dele
gates 10 the socialist state conven-
ticn. leave this evening for Peoria
where the convention l. To I've held to-
morrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-16
NEW FEATURES IN C. U.
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

y feature cf the new directory be-
ing prepared and expected to he ready
for distribution t. the patrons of the
Central Union Telephone company in
about ten days i a complete rear
rangcmcnt of the system IF number
ing in HDcl, island and Moline. This
will affect every independent line and
many Of the party lines. The 1000
designation in this city and the 1000
and 5000 designation will be dropped
and the numbers will he from l up to
1000. For instance. if your number is
l.145. it VIII he I45, and 80 ON. An
ether feature of the new directory
will be Il classified list in which sub
scribers Cf various classes Will he
grouped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-16
lis In AN ASYLUM
Eniel Van Iceberg, Member of
Company A, Found Near
jacksonville.
wENTF1vE DAYswITHoUT FOOD
Was a bartender and Boarded on
Ninth Street, Leaving City
Several Weeks Ago.

Emiel Van Lerberg. until few
weeks ago 4 resident of this city. i
an inmate of the jacksonville insane
asylum. How he came there no one
viii probably ever be able To fully
tell and the man himself * not capa-
BILE Of giving true account of his
wanGeringS.
According to the Winchester Times.
Van Lerberg was first discovered in
that locality Monday by William Cor
don. farmer living near Lynnville. a
village few miles southwest of Jack
sOnville. He was looking under the
fence. pulling up chunks and tearing
off fence ratings. He refused To give
his name and said he was looking for
a Ratchet. Never having seen him be
fore. Mr.. Gordon tclephoned to Jack
Sonvillc. thinking he might have es-
capped from the asylum. but they re-
ported that no inmate had escaped.
He was then taken to Winchester and
Il commission adiudged him insane.
Gave Name and Address.
At the court house he gave his name
As Emiel Van Lrrberg and his home
aS Rock Island. where he had tended
in 1862 and had been in this country
about twenty years. His trade was a
butcher He said he had been sick
and had taken no uuurishmcnt for
about five days. He refused to eat
anything. lie was unable 10 explain
how he go' To Mr.. Gurdon'S. saving
Mr.. Gordon brought him from Rock
Island that morning. He was taken
to the asylum Tuesday.
The unfortunate man was member
of Company y, with which he served
through the Porto Rican campaign.
Until recently he had worked as bar
tender and had Acarjed at 600 Ninth
avenue. lie left the city several weeks
ago and where he went ana what led
TO his insanity is not known. He has
no family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-16
LIEUT.. LLOYD H. CHANDLER
WILL OBSERVE JAPANESE

Press dispatches report that Lieut..
Lloyd II. Chandler. son-in-law of Mrs.
:. b. Edison, of this city. who is com
mander Of the torpedo boat fiotiIla.
just arrived at Cavite from Hampton
Roads. Will he ordered To Japan for
the purpose Of making such invest ga-
lions as the Japanese government Will
permit with regard to the japanese
deStroEers and other torpedo craft.
including their truction and meth
DDS Of operations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-16
Rheumatism Cured I'm a Day

Mystic Cure for rheumatism ana
neuralgia radically cures in 1 to 3
days. It's action upon the system is
remarkable and mysterious. 1t re-
moves at once the cause and the dis
ease Immediately disappears. The
hrst dose greatly benefits. 75c and
81. Sold by Otto Grotian, 1901 Sec
ond avenue. Rock Island; Gustave
Schlegel d Son. 200 West Second
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-16
Makes a Clean Sweep

There is nothing like doing a thing
OF all the salves you ever
heard of, Bucklen's Arnica SaIve i
the best. 1t sweeps away and cures
burns. sores. bruises. cuts. boils. nj
GERS. skin eruptions and piles. It's only
25c. and guaranteed to give satisfac-
ton by Hartz & UIlemeyer. druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-16
ACure for Headache.

Any man. woman or child suffering
from headache. biliousness or n dull,
drowsy feeling should take one or
two of De Wits Little Early Risers
night and morning. These famous lit
tie pills are famous because they are a
tonic as well as a pill. While they
cleanse the system they strengthen
and rebuild it by their tonic effect
upon the liver and bowels. Sold by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-16
ANOTHER NEW INDUSTRY
TO BE LOCATED IN MOLINE

Another industry is to be brought to
this locality. It will be located at Sec
ond street. Moline. on the canal of the
water power company, from whom
Walter Mills. head e Chicago con-
Germ. purchased three acres of land
for $1,000. 1t i the last un0ccupied
tract ON the canal. The new enter
prise is a Woodworking factory. Il is
understood employment viii be given
to several hundred men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-16
MRS. ALICE BRADLEY SAYS
HUSBAND DESERTED HER

Mrs. Alice Bradley. of this city. has
commenced proceedings fer divorce in
the circuit court. charging her hus-
band, Hiram Bradley, to whom she
was married Sept. ~. 1901. with hav-
ing deserted her April 10, 1902. with
out cause. She asks the court to al
low her to resume her maiden name,
Alice Appleby. NJ. +. Sweeney is at
torney for the plaintiff.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-16
MR.. AND MRS. THOMAS CORNS
Welded FIFTY-THREE YEARS

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas CnrnS. of Coal
Valley. celebrated their 53rd aTniver-
Sary of welded life by having family
reunion at their home Thursday. The
couple were married in Manchester.
England. April II. ISL. came To Rock
Island the same year and have been
residents Of this county ever since.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-16
KNOX COLLEGE WINS THE
sTH DEBATE WITH BELOIT

Beloit. Wis. April l6.-Knox college
won The eighth annual debate from
Beloit last night. The question was.
Resolved. That the incorporation Of
the labor unions of the United States
would promote the general welfare Of
the people" Knox had the afirma-
tive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-16
COLLINS BROS. AWARDED A
S2O.OO0 SCHOOL CONTRCT

Collins Bros. the building contract
nr> IF this city. have been notified
they were the successful bidders IN
the new public school that i To be
erected this summer At Bushnell. III.
Ii j. to cost 10000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-16
MANY WILL EHERE
Illinois Grand Council of Royal
Arcanun to Meet Here
Next Week
Delegates to Number 25O-PIans
Made for Their Enter
tainment.


Rock Island next week j. to have
the honor Of entertaining the 24th
annual session of the grand council.
Royal Arcanum. fraternal organiza-
ton that has thriving local lodge.
One hundred and twenty-five c"un-
ellis Will he represented and there are
10 he 250 delegates. One hundred and
! fifty viii come from Chicago alone.
| aey will Ice brought here on special
train.
All the grand officers OF the state
viii be in attendance They are:
Frank l.. Dewitt. regent; W. {. Shurt-
Iefi. vice regent: j. II. Heald, orator;
{. {. Wetherell. last regent; John HI
ley. secretary: ID. i. ScullN. treasurer:
John ]. Straw. auCitor: +. l.. Clifford.
chapIain: Frank p. Silva. guide: Mil
ton Thomas. warden; Edward \. Rohr.
assistant secretary: James +. Stubbs.
| supervising examiner: +. :. Loomis,
Christian Link. Edward y. Beck. truS-
tees
Committees Are Appointed.
The local committees for the CON
vention have been selected. They are:
Reccption-Dr {. +. Foster. chair
man: Charles McIIugh. H. w Holland.
Jesse +. Spencer. George y. Watt.
Samuel Davis. Albert Myer. Charles V.
Gross. Spencer +. Mattison. Ii. Il. f.
Robb. Thomas Davis. George W.
Thompson. w. IL. Tremann. &. II. Nc
Kown. George Darling.
Arrangements y Rohb. chair
man: William II. Carl. f. W. Brook
man. j. f. Rosenfield. {. = Christian
zen. {. F. King. Gustav \. Range. :.
NJ. Darling. Alva {. Glover.
Program - l.. w. EIlinwood. chair
man: j. +. Wagner, William johnson.
George w. McCaskrip. Frank l.. Bun
nell. Henry l.. Framing, John McMann,
G. Il. Roberts. james !. HoulJsworth.
Printng-H. X. Walker. chairman:
John L. Sexton. John Johnston, Viii
liam j. Mold. John Nittick. Robert j.
Hutchinson. Louis Gross.
entertainment - llIiam lucklum.
| chairman: Phil Wi!cher. David J..
Brown. Robert +. McConochic. George
W. Harris. John w. Mines. Joseph +.
Snyder
Z IL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-16
Land Excursions to Oklahoma

Land excursions to Oklahoma will
ne run over the Rock Island System
April and 49, For Their particu-
lars. call on or write
Z. E MORGAN
Skinner Building
HENRY y. GRIPP,
l4IO Fifteenth Street. Moline. Ill.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-08-20
oREArEsr MopERN pArrlE.
Gloom in Russia over Crushing BLOW
20 Warships.

Gloom in Russia Over Crushing Blow
20 Marstips.
Not since the beginning Of the war
between japan and Russia has any
thing 70 seriously affected Russian
spirits az the gradual revelation Of the
extent Of the Port Arthur squadron's
reverse.
Captain Matousevitch makes Il clear
that the Port Arthur fight probably
was the greatest battle Of ironclads
since steel replaced wood IN naval con
struction. The effort Of the Russians
10 fight their way through the Japan
ese probably would have been success
full had II not been for the disaster 20
the battleship CEareVitvh, which con-
PEELED the squadron 70 fight q second
battle. ending In the dispersal Of the
Russian feet in the darkness.
II Is learned that the awful mortality
among the officers Of the cxarovitch
which was merely stated In the onaclal
report. Is due 10 the fact that Admiral
WAhoeft and most of his oHlcers were
gathered on the bridge during the en-
gagement IN order 10 set an example
for and encourage the men. instead 81
remaining in comparative safety IN the
coming tower. A japanese sheil burst
beneath the bridge, wrecking thar part
OF the ship and Killing OF wounding
every oflcer on duty thereahouas.
One % the most important features
of Captain MatOuseviteh's dispatch.
aside from its grimly brief account OF
the battle. is the detailed statement Of
the makeup q Rear Admiral TnEo'E
feet, which consisted Of six battle.
ships, ii cruisers az various classes
and approximately 80 torpedo boats.