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Mower County transcript., 1906-12-26
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lncongruous.

We have witnessed some startling in
congruities IN our time. We have
seen an Indian chief clad in blanket
and breech clout wearing ten dollar
silk hat; have beheld tramps drinking
costly champagne out of old tomato
cans; have heard passengers on an
ocean steamship earnestl praying for
seccor during g storm J; ana sailors
swearing like pirates at the same, time
over a game of cards: in. the <forecastls;
bat the most incongru GUS s:s;ght We
ever beheld, one that shocked Our sense
of propriety the most was Of ai
eminent .diaines hss q l,es 4 d lnenIt
and honored position r. his ciiuTt b
lobbying for endorsement for:the office
ssf chaplain of the legislature, and
making and permitting his friends to
make combinations to secuEe the place
1t Is bad enough for candidates for the
speakership and non-secular legislative
positions to swoop down on the district
caucuses and plead and dlcker and bar,
gain for support. These candidates
act on the hypothesis that the legisla.
tors do not know enough to attend to
their own business and would commit
some irretricvable blundec unless they
were directed and advised by the cali.
! didaGes themselves Possibly this is
true. Something might happen if they
were not guided, directed and traded,
but it does seem to us that they could
be trusted to select a man to pray for
them without drrgginy the White Ban
her Of the cross in the mire of bargain
counter politics. 1t does seem TO us
that the members might be trusted to
select a chaplain without being sin.
tluenced'' and it no great evil resulted
from such action after awhile the selec.
ton OF door. keeper and a postmaster
might be delegated to them. Cutting
out combinations, trades and influence
and left entirely to themselves the leg
islature might elect a country parson
who is more interested in the salvation
OF souls than he is in salary.
We are not acquainted with the Su.
preme Ruler Of the universe. We have
never had an introduction to him.
But we are solid with earthly angels
and we imagine heavenly angels are
the same, and if some poor country
pastor were selected for chaplain we
feel sure that the angelic band of para
disc would lean lovingly over the bal
comics of heaven and smile in celestial
satisfaction as the hard pressed wife
and babies would fondle the five dollar
bills that would come into the family
exchequer while the husband prayed
for the country, for while the members
do not need prayers while the leglsla
ture is in session the country needs
praying for and needs it badIy.-Frank
M. Eddy, Sauk Center Herald.
Mower County transcript., 1906-12-26
Americas Greatest Weekly
THE
Toledo Blade
TOLEDO, OHIO.
The Best Known Newspaper in the
United States.
Circulation $4,000
Popular in Every State
Circulation $4,000
Popular in Evsry State
TOLEDO, OHIO.

In many respects the Toledo Blade
is the most remarkable weekly news
paper published in the United States.
1t is the only newspaper especially edi-
ted for National circu alton. It has
had the largest circulation for more
years than any newspaper printed in
America. Furthermore it is the cheap.
est newpaper in the world, as will be
explained to any person who will write
us for terms. The News of the World
so arranged that busy people can more
easily comprehend, Than by reading
cumbersome columns OF daiIies. All
current topics made plain in each issue
by special editorial matter written
from inception down to date. The only
paper published especially for people
who do or do not read daily news
papers aud yet thirst for plain facts
That this kind of newspaper is popu
lar, is proven by the tact that the
Weekly Blade now has over $4,000
yearly subscribers. and is circulated in
all parts of the y. ). In addition to
the news, the Blade publishes short
and serial stories and many depart
ments of matter suited to every mem.
ber of the family. Only one dollar a
year.
Write for free specimen copy.
Address,
THE BLADE,
Mower County transcript., 1906-12-26
Poultry and Bee Notes.

Carelessness in handling poultry
will ruin the finest flock in a short
time.
Nitrogen may 1e the costliest or the
cheapest element of fertility, as you
like it.-C. E. T.
Paint the poultry house and have it
an addition to the looks of the farm
rather than something that detracts
from the appearances.
Scratchivity is a virtue to be en-
couraged il the hen because upon it
largely depends layity, and that is
what most of us want.
If a cellar stands too near the freez-
ing point for the bees, bring the tenn
perature up. by making. >the cellar
closer; but there will be better venti-
lation and better air. by bringing the
temperature up at such times by
means of as mall fire .rf
Mower County transcript., 1906-12-26
Mower County Poultry Associa.
ton.
ton.

The biggest, the best, the most inter-
esting ever. The sixth annual exhibi-
ton by the Mower County Poultry
Association will be held in Hirsh's
Auditorium, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday, Jan. l, 2, 3, and
4, 1907. The prospect is for a large
number of entries and the rivalry will
be keen. No better birds in the west
are raised than right here in Mower
county and vicinity. For entry blanks
and all information, write today to
Frank Cronon, secretary, Austin, MINI.
Be sure and make all exhibit OF your
best.
Mower County transcript., 1906-12-26
HOw'S This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
''' ~ F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo o.
" We, the undersigned, have known F: j.
Cheney for the Last Is years. and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tions made by his Arm. -.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act-
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Testimonials sent free.
Take Halls Family Pills for Constipation.
Mower County transcript., 1906-12-26
Entertainments at Baptist Church

Programs are prepared for series of
four home talent entertainments to
be given at 8 o'clock p. m. Jan. 4,
March Goth, July End and Sept. 6, 1907.
The entire series for only $10O. Single
admission 35c, children Csc. The hold
ers of season tickets will be preferred in
seating. Tickets may be had of M. o.
Anderson, Frank Harbaugh, E. w.
Marsh, F. A. Ticknor or Carlton Fair
banks at Pooler's Drug Store. Call for
the booklet containing the four pro.
grams complete. -.
::,S' -: .,.4: .-c-- :. >s'a : :,
"A gas range will bring comfort in
Mower County transcript., 1906-12-26
The Yazoo Mississippi Valley.

Is the title of new pamphlet now ready for
distribution and published by the Illinois Cen
trail Railroad Company.
It described in detail the resources and pos
sibilities of the richest valley in the United
States. For free copy address the under
signed at Manchester, Iowa.
j. F. MERRY.
General Immi grafton Agent.
Mower County transcript., 1906-12-26
CHEAP HOUSE OF PIANO BOXES
How They Can Easily Be Converted
Into ServiceabIe Chicken House.

Piano boxes can easily be procured
at low cost and cheaply converted
into good houses for small flocks. The
cut shows two styles of houses. The
one at the right of the picture is
made of two boxes set back to back.
The top and back of each are taken
off and will give enough material to
close in the ends and roof, also the
floor. The top of one can be cut
Mower County transcript., 1906-12-26
Minnesota Dairy and Food Com.
y : mission.
St. Paul, MINI, Dec. 18th, 1906

!" j St. Paul, MINI, Dec. 18th, 1906
. Attention is again called to the class
of goods shipped into the state by out
side mail order houses. Particular at
tention has been given these goods re-
Gently and while some of the samples
analysed have proven "legal' the per-
centage of those which have been con-
demned is altogether too high. These
are not old samples which were sent
into the state before the pure focd law
became effective. They have been Sc.
cured in the past ninety days and rep
resent the kind OF goods that may be
sold when the food laws cannot reach
the guilty parties.
The rigid enforcement of our state
law has, in a measure, worked a hard.
ship upon the country merchant in his
campaign for business against the mail
order house. He has been compelled
to obey the state law while his mail
order competitor has been privileged to
do as he pleased in the matter. 1t is to
be hoped that the national law will be
enforced with sufficient vigor to remove
this disadvantages to the local mer-
chant, and at the same time assure the
patron Of the mail order house that he
is getting the same grade of goods that
he can procure from the home mer-
chant.
Attention is also called to the result
given below on analysis of sample of
pepper obtained through firm in this
state. 1t is perhaps unnecessary to add
that the law can and will reach this
party.
The results of analyses just as return
ed from our laboratory are as follows:
Lab. No. SJ4-Maple Sugar: Shipped
into state by Sears, Koebuck & Co., Chi
cago. III. IIlegal-sample is adulterat
ed with cane sugar.
Lab. No. 8-Evaporated Cream, "Bor-
den's Brandt: Shipped into state by
Montgomery, Ward & Co., Chicago, III.
lllegal-sample is simply evaporated
milk.
Lab. No 79l-Colored Sugar: Shipped
! into state by Montgomery, Ward & CO.,
! Chicago, LII. Illegal-sample is colored
1swi:h coal~tar dye
Lab. No. 432-Baking Powder: Same
shipper as above. Illegal-uot labelled
as required by law.
Lab. No. z347-Extracto of Cinnamon
Same shipper as above. Illegal-co;or-
ed with coal-tar dye.
Lab. No. 462-Candy: Shipped into
state by Sears, Roebuck e Co., Chicago,
LII. legal-colored with coal-tar dye
Lab No. 6l9-Catsup, "Doris" Brand
Same shipper as above. Illegal co'ored
with coal tar dye
Lab. No. l2-Eyaporated Cream, st
Charles Brand: Same shipper as above
lllegal-sampie is simply evaporated
milk.
Lab. No. 4O-N 90 Q s, "ouperior
brand: Same shipper as above Illegal
colored with coal tar dye.
Lab. No. I'LL Vanilla Extract
"Standard' brand: Shipped into state
by Montgomery, Ward & Co., Chicago,
LII, lllegal-Sample contains coumarn
and is cOlored with caramel
Lab. No. l46 Cheese "McLaren's'
brand: Same shipper as above Illegal
sample contains borax.
Lab No. St6 -Ground Pepper,
"Aroma' brand: Manufactured b Y
Aroma Coffee Co., Duluth. MINI, H.
legal-sample s adulterated with
ground olive stones and foreign starch y
matter.
EDWARD *. SLATER,
Commissioner.
Mower County transcript., 1906-12-26

-Plneda}e Poultry and Stock Farm,
breeders OF Barred Plymouth Rocks,
Silver Laced Wyandotts,t Bronze Tur.
keys, Tolouse Geese. Breeders for sale
now. Inquire of Mrs. F. H. Pike {;
Son, Austin, MINI, 4. F. d. No. 6, r+w
phone. 44
Mower County transcript., 1906-12-26
Cure for Sore Nipples.

As soon as the child is done nursing,
apply Chamberlain's Salye. Wipe it
off with soft cloth before allowing the
child to nurse. Many trained nurses
use this with the best results. Price
25 cents per box. For sale by all drug
'glsts.
Mower County transcript., 1906-12-26

We can get outt f. your job work at
this office in the very best styles. Let;
terheads,> envelopes, Eamphletsy .circu-
larsswaaa iac:SS S:gi :sk Veg caEc,
ce.taAse s~ese... .i4Ans 81 vsa i. isii.
Send in your orders. Z
Mower County transcript., 1906-12-26

Cook with Gas,
Highest price paid for poultry de.
livered at any time. Austin Dairy Com,
pany. tt
Mower County transcript., 1906-12-26

"A gas range will bring comfort in
every home.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-31
IS
CRITICISED
TWELFTH ANNuAL LAKE MO.
HoNk CONFERENCE ON INTER
NATIONAL ARBITRATION
J. Franklin Bell.

Lake Mononk, NY, May 3O.-The
twelfth annual Lake Mononk confer
ence on international arbitration
opened today with an attendance Of
300 diplomats, jurists, congressman,
clergymen, educators, editors, philan-
thropists. John w. Foster Of Wash
ington, D. G., was chosen president.
Addresses we're delivered by Albert K.
Smiley, John w. Foster and Dr., Ben
jamin F. Trueblood Of Boston. A dis
cussion ensued of the cars recent in
vitation to a second Hague peace con-
ference, in which the omission from
the proposed program of a limitation
or reduction of armament was criti-
cised by several speakers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-31
TO OBSERVE
ANNIVERSARY
FORMATION AND ADOPTION OF
CONSTITUTION OF IOWA FIF-
TY YEARS AGO

Iowa City, May 30.-(Specia1. y
Preparatory arrangements are being
made for the celebration of the fiftieth
anniversary OF the formation and
adoption of the Iowa constitution OF
1857.
An appropriation Of $3.50 was made
by the last session of the general as
sembly, and the amount in question
was accredited to the State Historical
society for this purpose. DIR. B. F..
Shamhaugh Of Iowa City, who is chair.
man OF the committee on arrange.
ments, is planning an excellent pro
gram, to be in progress several days
in February 1907.
This will include not only addresses
by notable historical authorities of the
United States, but also, If possible, by
men who were identified with the
early constitutional struggles of the
state.
The Constitution Of 1857.
The constitution Of 1857, the adop-
ton of which is thus to be commemo-
rated, was the third Of it's kind N
Iowa, and still remains, In all impor-
tant particulars. the fundamental law
of the state.
The two previous constitutions were
adopted, respectively, in 1914 and
1846-the latter being accepted mere
ly in order that Iowa might be ad-
mitted to the Union.
Some time elapsed, however, before
the necessary steps could be taken to
change the much-disliked constitution
and it was not until January 10, 1856,
that the 36 delegates who comprised
the new constitutional convention,
met in the Old Capitol building now
the University Of Iowa College Of Law
home-in the Athens of Iowa. The
desired amendments, especially one
placing banks upon firm basis, were
speedily made, and constitution was
drafted, which more nearly represent
ed the wishes of the people of the
state,
Historical Society Anniversary.
1t was. this body, too, which added
the section which forever fixed the
capital at Des Moines, and the state
university at Iowa City. thus making
itself the last legislative body of Its
kind to meet in Iowa City.
This convention adjourned in
March, 1867, so the celebration next
February will commemorate the actual
work of the convention.
The 50th anniversary Of the found
ing of the Iowa State Historical so
ciety will occur at the same time, and
will be celebrated in connection with
the more important event.
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ATTEMPT TO
KILL FAILS
RUSSIAN GENERAL SERIOUSLY
WOUNDED - cossAcKs FIRE
INTO cRoWD-MANY KILLED

BORON, Transcaucasia, May 30
When General Alikhanoff, governor
general Of Kutais, escorted by cos
sacks. was about to take the train
for Tifiis last night two bombs were
thrown at him and exploded in the
midst of his party. Alikhanoff, mem.
Der Of his staff and several cossacks
were seriously wounded. The remain
der of the cossacks fred indiscrimi-
nately into the crowd, killing many
persons. The cossacks burned the
buildings in the vicinity into which
the people fed. Alikanoff is the most
hated man in Caucasus.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-31
ZULUIS ARE
DEFEATED
REBELS ATTACK BRITISH TROOPS
AND ARE REPULsED WITH
HEAVY LOSS

Durham, Natal, May 30.-Rebel
Zulus again attacked Colonel Lau-
chars column yesterday. They fierce
fought obstinately for several hours
and finally drew of with heavy loss.
The British had three men killed and
twelve wounded. In an important en-
circling operation Of Colonel Macken-
zie forty to fifty of Chief Bambaatas
followers killed big herds of cattle
and many women and children fell
into the hands of the British.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-31
AGREE ON REPORT.
Miners and Operators at Springfield
Reach Agreement.

Springfield, Ill, May 3o-The min
ers and operators sub-scale committee
today agreed on a report which it is
understood includes. paying the scale
of 1903. the machine differentials to re-
main on a basis of seven cents, the
miners to. recompense the operators
for extra expense involved in the en-
ployment of shot firers. lis believed
the report will be accepted by both
operators and miners.
Accept Proposition.
Kansas City, May 30.-The soft coal
miners Of Kansas, Arkansas and III.
dian Territory, in conference here to.
day. agreed to accept the proposition
submitted yesterday by the Southwest.
ern Coal Operators association.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-31

Lincoln, Neb., May SO.-Memorial
day IN Nebraska was more quiet than
Sunday. The new state law forbid.
ding outdoor games or races Of any
sort on soldiers day was in effect for
the first time.
Washington, D. c.. May 30.-Memo-
rial day services in the city were on
an elaborate scale. AS in the past the
principal exercises were at Arlington,
where an immense crowd gathered to
pay homage to the soldier dead The
day was an ideal one. Every depart
ment Of the government is closed.
New York, N. Y, May 30.--Memo-
rial day was celebrated in this city
with parade in which the members
Of the Grand Army of the Republic and
several detachments of United States
troops and marines took part. The
weather was perfect. Great crowds
lined the route of the parade.
Chicago, ILL.,, May Decoration
day in this city was generally OBJ
served. A majority of the business
houses are closed.
AAS uSud1 6CAVtCSS WCI0 AClu III dll
cemeteries under the direction OF
Grand Army posts.
Agency, May s0.-A large crowd at
tended the memorial day exercises
dist Episcopal church. The Grafton
was delivered by Rev. Thomas B.
Hughes and several short addresses
were given. Winslow Post G. A. r.
marched to the cemetery where the
graves of the departed were decorated
with flowers.
| Seymour, May 80, Especially The
feature Of the Memorial day exercises
here today was splendid address by
Hon. s. H. Harper Of Ottumwa, com.
mander Of the G. A. r. Department of
Iowa. A large crowd attended the
services.
Abba, May .-(special.) )-Memor-
noon at the opera house. There was a
large crowd present. The address OF
the day was made by Hon. ]. G. Mabry
Of Abba.
sigournev, May 30. -(special) y
Hon. G. M. Brown Of Sigourney, made
the principal address at the memorial
day exercises here today, which were
held in the court yard Special music
by one hundred school children was ar
interesting feature.
Bonaparte, May 30.-(Special.)- y
Decoration day services were held this
afternoon at the Baptist church. Ar
interesting program was given. After
the exercises a parade was formed and
marched to the cemetery where the
graves Of the old soldiers were dec
GRATED.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-31
No TOBACCO
USER OF THE WEED is DEFEAT
ED FOR OFFICE BY UNITED
PREssYTERIANs

Richmond, Ind, May 30.-The Me
mortal assembly Of the United Presby-
terian church today emphaticalfy turn
ed down the resolution of the commit
tee on nominations that Rev. John A.
Burnett, of Monmouth, ILL.,, should be
made general secretary of the Young
Peoples society on the ground Chat
Burnett is a user of tobacco and sub
stituted the name of Rev. w. w.
Lawrence Of Bellevue, Ill.
The assembly, after spirited de
bate, amended the constitution of the
church SO that women are eligible as
.deannnS.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-31
"DEADWooD DICK is DEAD.

Frank Palmer, Original Of Dime Novel
Hero, Passes Away In Denver.
Denver, Colo, May 30.--Frank Pal
mer, the original "Deadwood Dick of
the dime novel series, died yesterday
morning of pneumonia. superinduced
by the morphine habit. Palmer was IA
nous as a gambler during the early
Black Hills gold mining excitement.
He was said to be a nephew Of an ex-
governor OF Illinois, and born near
Springfield. He married Chicago
preachers daughter when 20 years of
age and was separated In two years.
He lived eight years In Colorado.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-31
THE NATION JOINS IN HONORING THE SOLDIER DEAD
VETERANS PAY HOMAGE
TO DEPARTED COMRADES
FLOODS IN OREGON.

UmatlIla county IN Grasp OF storm
klng-Fleids Washed Away.
80 ss.ssss sssssss =
= PendIeton, Ore, May s0.-Uma-
tiIIa county Is In the grasp Of tho =
= storm, king. On every hand floods =
are filling tho creeks and streams =
bankfuII, overflowlng the low :
lands and washing away crops, :
gardens, alfalfa fields and houses.
The umatIlla river Is roaring
flood and fears are felt lest the Ie-
wee break and flood the town.
- 80 = . = . = Z
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-31
sPEARMINT WINS.
twenty-five Starters in Derby at E

IWehty-tWo StaFtefs IL Uerby az EP-
som.
London, May 30.-spearmint won
the derby stakes, $500 sovereigns,
for entire colts and fillies foaled in
1903 about mile and half, at Ep.
som today.
Dugdales Picton was second, Duke
of Westminster Troutback third. The
winner is owned by Sir Tatton Sykes.
Twenty-Five horses started.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-31
BIG LOSS BY FIRE.
Grain Elevator Of Armour and Com.
/ pany Destroyed.

pany Destroyed.
! Chicago, ILL.,, May 3O.-Fire early to.
day destroyed Armour & Company's
elevator I'D" in Fisk street A mil
lion bushels Of wheat, corn and oats
and fifteen cars loaded with grain
were burned
Four employees were hurt, one fatal
ly, in a series of explosions Of dust.
The loss is estimated at from $500, 900
to $1,O00,000. Much other property
was endangered for the time. The
.orogin; Of the fire was spontaneous
combustion.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-31
Total Dead 41s.

San Francisco, May 3O.-The re-
mains of eleven more victims of the
fire have been discovered, bringing the
leath list at the morgue to Ais.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-31
MANY DROWN
MEET DEATH BY CAP,
SIZING OF EXCURSION STEAM
Ell IN RUSSIA

Riga, Russia, May 30.-An overload
ed excursion steamer capsized off the
pier here yesterday evening, drowning
si1ty-five persons.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-31
Crew Is safe.

Lundy Island, Eng, May 3O.-The H.
M. Battleship Montague is ashore at
Shutter Point in bad position. The
crew is in no danger
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-31
ENDORSE HERRIoT.

Standpatters In Control OF PotaWat-
tanle County Convention.
Council Bluffs, May 3o.-The Pot
tawattamie county convention named
solid standpat delegation yesterday
afternoon headed by National Commit
teeman Ernest E. Hart and Congress-
man Walter l. Smith The resolutions
adopted highly commend Lieutenant
Governor John Herriott, but did not in
dorse the delegation for him.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-31
RALEIGH Wins.

New York, May 3o.-W. Raleigh OF
Brooklyn, with handicap of 61z min
utes, won the eighteenth annual twen-
ty-fve mile Iryington-Milburn bicycle
road race today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-31
FIRE AT COLON.

States Was Threatened.
Colon, May 30.-Fire started at $3.50
O'Clock this morning in a stock of
kerosene belonging to the United
States commissary department, fifty
yards back Of the main commissary
building, where over a half million
dollars worth of goods are stored. An
extensive conf1agration was threatened
but the fire was finally extinguished.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-31
ROOSEVELT SPEAKS BEFORE AR
MY AND NAVY UNION AT
PORTSMOUTH /,
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS
Says All Who Serve Faithfully ans
Well Are Entitled In Peculiar De-
gree to Respect Of His Fellow clti-
zens-Lauds Veterans Of the Civil
War

Portsmouth, Va, May 3o.-The
yacht Mayfower bearing President
Roosevelt and party arrived here at
'S:45 o'clock this morning. The ma
tional salute was fired as the May
flower pl sed Fort Monroe and again
as she entered Norfolk harbor.