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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16

Mr.. Haycock is 81 years Of age and
a native of Minnesota, has lived In
Minneapolis nearly all his life. he Is
a civil engineer and surveyor by pro-
fession and has practiced his profess
sion In Minneapolis for the past 80
years, during which time he served 6
years as deputy county surveyor and
In 1906 was elected county surveyor
which experience has made him ia
miliar with every county road and
bridge in the county, and also the
most up to date road and bridge con-
struction required and most familiar
with all the land marks and property
lines in the city and whole county, all
of which experience especially quail
fies him for the position he now holds
and his candidacy for reelection il
receiving the support of the best peo-
pie of Hennepin county and we join
in expressing the hope that he will
be reelected.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16
TO OUR VOTERS.

Now, that the election Ii drawing
near, our people in the Twin Cities
are being looked upon. And they
know why. The white man wants
your vote. Do you know its value?
Are you willing to promiscuously pre-
sent 1t to him? Consider carefully,
and act accordingly! You should
know its worth. They have disfran-
chised negroes in certain parts Tor
this reason.-that his vote was his de-
Tense. II properly exercised, this
right which you hold, will place in
power the men. who can help you, II
they keep promises after election.
The days Of reconstruction are past.
The negro In In his Ezra o. Political
Freedom" Vote for your personal in
terest, and you will vote for your
races welfare. This does not mean
- smaIi sum Of money" but for the
men who stand for the principles Of
right. Assert your individuality, re-
CARELESS Of party. The negro has been
the automatic property Of the Re-
publicans, without fair compensation.
and has not given his support to Dem
ocrats, who have individually, helped
his race. Fright Of suffrage" Is your
only constitutional right. Be not
bound to Q party. The party Of few
years ago may be different today.
The principles Of yesterday are
changed today. The candidate who
stands for right and justice to all men,
regardless of color or conditions. who
tnews the policies Of Lincoln and
Grant and lives up to them. Who
does net rseits history, but promises
to give 70 your people their share Of
consideration after election, Is the
man you should vote for. DO you
KNOW HIMf
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16
cHAS. s. CAIRNS.

Mr.. Chas. s. Cairns, our supervisor
of the Census, is candidate for
Judgeship. Mr.. Cairnss had on hi
census force a number Of colored men,
viz. Atty. Franklin, Messrs. P. F. Hale,
Robt. e. Lee, Chas. s. Smith, James
L. Ford, and also one of our
students of the U. They had one
colored enumerator in st. Paul. We
give all credit to Mr.. Cairns, and feel
that we should return our thanks by
supporting him. Knowing that he Is
worthy and capable of that position.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16

He has never made promises which
he did not try to keep, and Ibis word
Is his bond. Representative Lennon
has the Endorsement of some of the
highest citizens of our race, and they
have all said that he Is deserving Of
their vote. Rep. Lennon secured for
Mr.. I. G. Armstrong, the position as
Guide, which he held satisfactorily
but the appointment was later put in
the hands of a commission. He has
always been a friend of our race and
he will get the vote of every one at
the coming primaries.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16
JUDGE c. L. SMITH.

Judge Smith of the Municipal Court
is a Candidate for Judge of the Dis
trict Court. He is well known to the
olored people of Minneapolis. He
His education, experience and i'm
,artiality are evidences Of his fitness
or the position and his attitude to-
ards the colored citizens of our city
demands their united support.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16
Political Candidates
JOHN G. LENNON,

JOHN G. LENNON,
Republican Candidate for Nomination
for Representative Of 4th Dist.
Comprising 9Th and 9th Wards.
Mr.. John G. Lennon is the present
representative of the 41st District, has
been six years in the State Legisla-
ture, and is now a candidate for Re-
Election. He presents himself to the
colored voters and all citizens Of the
district solely on his reenrd. He has
made q record, while in the Legisla-
ture, that he is proud of, and is recog-
nized friend of The colored people.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16

Candidate for Republican Nomination
for Representative Of Forty-second
Legislative Dlstrict-seventh, EIev-
enth, Twelfth Wards and County.
Mr.. Lundeen says: Il believe in
progressive Republican policies, d.
rect election Of United States SEN
ators and statewide primaries, max
ing it possible for the people to nomi.
nate the highest as well as the hum.
blest office holders" Mr.. Lundeen is
a lawyer by profession and Spanish
American War veteran.
His office is 21S Bank Of Commerce
Bldg. T. 8. Phone 1895.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16
c. j. MINOR.

Candidate for Republican Nomination
for Mayor Of the City OF Minneapolis.
C. ]. Minor, is a candidate for Ma
yor. He is we'll known to the voters.
and taxpayers of this city, having
served as County Auditor and City As
SCISSOR, and while in those positions
he made clean record. His kpowl-
edge OF the affairs of the city's gov.
eminent, and his experience and re-
cord Of his former positions, along
with his aggressiveness for the pub
Hes welfare, are his qualifications for
the position he seeks. His Platform:
Justice to all, Special privileges to
none.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16

years on a Minnesota farm, earning
his first hundred dollars as a plowboy
at so cents a day. He worked his own
way through the Academic and Law
Colleges of the University and has
been admitted to the practice of law
in Minnesota. Himself a self-made
man, he is a man of the common peo-
pie, and stands above all for a square
deal to labor. He has host Of friends
in the district who are giving him
loyal support. Mr.. Olson resides at
3O52 10th Ave. So. His office is at
SIS Security Bank Bldg.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16

The Twin City Star Of July 2sth
ssys. "Roosevelt's revised edition"
Of the Practical Policies Of the Pro
grsssive Party Is due. Who said that
Teddy wouldn't come back"f He
said 10. But Willie called him"
This was our prophecy. You have
seen Il fulfilled.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16
II. M. OLSON.

Republican candidate for nomina-
ton for State Senator, Forty-second
District, comprising the 7th, 18th and
18th wards and the south part of Hen
nepin county.
Mr.. Olson is one of those ambitious
young men who owes his advance to
pluck and hard work. He spent fifteen
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16

w. M. N. Crawford, the republican
candidate for nomination as County
Attorney. il the man, who was one Of
the "asItators" in the Prospect Park
deal. He will be remembered for his
actions. He did not want eoIored resi-.
dents in that section, and yet he wants
their vote. We do not want such
men invested with power. They arr
dangerous enough as citizens.
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JAS. A. KELLOGG.

Republican Candidate for Judge OF
District Court.
Jas. A. Kellogg was born December
IL, 1S49, Huron Co., Ohio, and spent
his early days on a farm. Served dur
ing the Civil war in 4th Ind. Vet. Vol.
Infantry, was educated at Hillsdale,
Mich, where he graduated from High
school and College. Admitted to prac-
tice Law In Mich. where he spent ID
years. served as Court Commissioner
and County Attorney. Practiced law
In Minneapolis since 1887. He asks
The colored people Of this district fcr
heir vote, and II elected, Will ad
minister justice to all.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16
FRANK /. MORRISON.
Republican Candidate for County
o. Attorney, ..-

Mr.. Frank l.. Morrison announces
his candidacy for the nomination as
County Attorney. He will not knock
any other candidate, and places him
self before the colored people on his
record. He Is well known among
them and believes he stands well
among them and has convinced them
that color, race, or religion cuts no
figure with him. His belief is that
AL men are equaT and that "AlI
laws apply to all alike"
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Mr.. NYE's RECORD.

Mr.. Nye's record In Congress speaks
for itself. In every instance he was
Consistent supporter Of CANNON
and cANNoNIsM. Cong. Norris Of
Nebraska at the First Unitarian
Church, Minneapolis, Sept. s. 1910.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16
PRIMARY ELECTION SEPT. 20.

Remember Crawford, the candidate
for County Attorney. Colored men
want to enjoy homes where they are
able to buy them.
Night-riders don't 60 here.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16

What has the Saturday Lunch Club
to do with our friends? Those Grid
iron" roasts are all right. but the
colored voters Of the 41st will always
have Country dinner" for Rep.
Lennon. And they know why.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16
coLoREp VOTERS MEETING.

There was a meeting of colored vot-
ers at st. James church on Sept. 10.
The records of several candidates
were discussed, and much informal
ton was given to voters, concerning
candidates who, have not been favor
ably inclined to our interest Mr.,
John A. Dickerson moved for the
adoption Of the platform Of the New
Negro Political Movement, which was
carried unanimously. No Endorsement
of any candidate was made.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16

AL ]. Smith, the present County At
torney has filed for denomination. He
won't get It. He didn't want the
Fight Pictures to show a "NIsser beat
lnp . white man."
Roosevelt came, saw, talked, and
left. but he said nothing about US.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16
Show your strength, by your vote.
Our sslf.AppoIntsd Leaders.

our 00N-NPpotHteu Eeduess
Too much In the past, 1t has been
the habit of our country to let any
man do what he wanted, without re-
gard to other men. We have got to
that state when we must consider the
interest of all.-Roosevelt.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16

They say that Nye 10 putting In
These Prosrsssives. Norris. Lenroot
and Madison say that he Is not OF
them, and they do not recognize him
a q Progressive. Is he q "Destruc-
tionist"
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16
IohN p. NASH.

Candidate Tor Nomination TOT the 4Ist
Legislative Dist, Comprising 5th
and 9Th Wards.
John P. Nash is too well known to
all voters of his district to mention
his good qualities. He has been a
friend. He asks your support. This
is his first attempt to run for pub
lie office, and he now tests the worth
of his friends. Mr.. Nash was the
Assistant supervisor Of the late Cen
sus.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16
FRANK e. HANCOCK,

County Surveyor, and Republican Can
didate for Reelection.
Hennepin county is fortunate In
having the important office of sur
veyor filled by one of the most COM
petent in the profession. The office
of County Surveyor in Hennepin coun-
ty requires a civil engineer skilled in
road building, bridge building and land
surveying.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16
FOR RENT.

Cottage rooms furnished, win
rent reasonably to small family. No
children, located at 1924 10th Ave. So.
Phone N. w. Main 1894.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16

and has always taken an active part in
city and county affairs. Do not for
get to vote for him aud tell your
friends to do likewise.
G. M. q. Carlson.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16

Albert II. Hall, the Progressive
Republican Candidate for Congress is
a Progressive Man, Progressive
Republican.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16

Candidate for Nomination for District
Judge.
Mr.. Cary announces his candidacy
to the voters of. this district. He is
one of our most brilliant lawyers-and
made a record in our courts on his
defense in the "Ames" case.
c. NJ. e. Carlson, has been in bust
ness in the city for 20 years and for
period of 10 years has been secretary
for the N. w. Mantle Co. He is a very
successful business man. G. M. E.
Carlson has given his consent to be-
come a candidate for County Commits
sioner in the End District, comprising
6, Z, II, IL wards. He will surely full
fill the duties Of the office, for the
good Of the public.
He resided IN the district for %
years, and at present lives at 1914
It'll Ave. 8. He is heavy taxpayer
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16
HOW DO YOU SPEND YOUR
MONEY?

The time has come for US to spend
our money where we are treated best.
And to give our support to such per-
sons as those who, by their treatment
to Us as patrons, show us their con-
sideration. If you want Toilet Articles,
Drugs and Prescriptions. Go to
PETERSON, the DRUGGIST, at
Seven Corners. He treats you right.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16

Send your notes to this office, If
you wish them inserted, write plainly,
and give facts" All manuscripts re-
turned.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16
PARTY EMANCIPATION.

The Negroes do not have to follow
the regular nominee of the Republican
party, because he is republican.
They vote for the man with the right
principles and purposes. They have
awakened.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16

PRIMARY ELECTION SEPT. 20.
The colored vote Of Minneapolis ID
"a power" In this election.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16
CANDIDATE FOR SCHOOL oIREc-
Mr.. z. ]. Westlake.

MT. 3. j, WestIdKes
Mr.. Westlake has filed for nomina-
ton as school director. The colored
voters Of this city should feel that they
have In Mr.. Westlake an old time
friend, and man who has done much
good for our people. He has always
championed our rights and as this is
our chance to show our appreciation,
The TWIN CITY STAR has given
Mr.. Westlake's record in our first is
sue, and he HASN'T CHANGED.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16

Our best citizens are interested In
the New Negro Political Movement.
So candidates must "eome clean with
the right goods"
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16

Where are all Of our Colored Politi-
ciansi There amt going to be no
core"
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DR.. GILBERT sEASHoRE.
PRESENT CORONER.
Candidate for determination.

DR.. Seashore, our present coroner,
asks for your support on his record
In and out of office"
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1910-09-16

Advertise your wants In the "Star.
Stop advertising yourseIf7
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LEAVE YOUR
SUBSCRIPTION

CALL ON DAN WILLIAMS, sos
srd ST. SOUTH, FOR YOUR MEALS.
He SERVES WELL AND soLIcITs
YOUR PATRONAGE. HOME COOK.
ING Is HIS SPECIALITY. CALL
ONCE, AND A TRIAL WILL CON-
VINCE YOU. WILL you DO TIT
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5acknumber copies Of the star al
ways on hand at snyder's Newspaper
Agency, 1o15 18th Ave. s., Mimi. r. 9.
Phone ss53. CALL or WRITE.
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WHEN AT SEVEN CORNERS GO
TO PETERsoN's FOR DRUGS.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1910-10-15
lro BE Continued
CITY AND COUNTY BRIEFS


Alice Mavor went to Lostine, Fri
day, to visit friends few days.
Mayor J. A. Burlebgh returned
Thursday from a business trip to
Portland.
w. R. Kivette, the lumber buy
er, is here helping to straighten out
the planning mill muddle.
Mrs. ]. P. Averill went to La
Grande Friday to join Mr.. Averill
who is there on business.
c. ]. Wager of Arko, five miles
west of Flora, was in town Friday
with a load of fine potatoes.
Mrs. Laura Sherod and baby Of
Wallowa, who had been visiting her
aunt, Mrs. l. M. Young, returned
home Friday.
A. C. Weaver will open "Fair'
store in his business room, recently
vacated by Ashley. Miss Grace
Wood will be head clerk.
Did you ever read a story by Louis
Tracy? If you have, it is not nee
essary to tell you to be sure and
read The Stowaway, starting in
this issue. If you haven't then start
with The Stowaway. For double
tcinch interest 1T is ahead of any
thing you ever read.
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Never was ship more eagerly sought
than the Andromeda. yet never was
ship more completely enguifed In the
mysterious silence of the great sea.
The days passed and the weeks, yet
nothing was heard of her. She, fig-
ured In the overdue" list at Lloyd's,
sharp eyed underwriters did specs
in her. woebegone women began to
haunt the Liverpool office for news of
husbands aud sons. the lovelorn
Dickey wore Verify to shadow of his
former self by alternate pleadings and
threats. but the Andronleda remained
mute. and the fancifui letters from
Iris became fewer aud more fragmen
iary as David's imagination failed aud
his excuses grew thinner.
And the odd thing was that IL Da-
vid had only known II he could have
saved himself all this heartburning
and mi.'ery by looking through the
dining room window on that SUNDAY
afternoon when his prospects seemed
to be so rosy. He never thought OF
that. He, cursed every circumstance
and person impartially and huentlg.
but he omitted from the satanic litany
the one girisb prank of tree climbing
that led iris to spring out of sight
amid the sheltering arms of an elm
when her uncle and Captain Coke
deemed the summer house suitable
place for "a plain talk as man TO man."
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LOUIS TRACY
Copyright. 1903 by Edward J clods

said her library gent of 'usband was
dead. neither of you 'ad 'ad a square
meal for weeks-remember that will
you? 1t isn't my fault you've got to
marry Bulmer. It's just bit OF in
ferna bad luck-tbe same for both of
us, If 1t comes to that. An why
shouldn't you ave some of the sours
after I've given you all the sweets?
The girl staggered 10 her feet.
81 will do what you ask" she MUIR
mured though there was pitiful quiv-
ering at the corners of her mouth that
/ bespoke an agony beyond the relief OF
tears. But please don't say any more
and never again allude to my dear fa-
ther in that way OF | may-I may for
get what ! owe you"
The door closed and he was alone
Taking small notebook from his
pocket. he jotted down an array of fig-
ures He was so absorbed In their
analysis that he did not see Iris walk
listlessly across the lawn that spread
its summer greenery In front of the
dining room windows. And that was
/ an III thing for David. The sight of the
girl at that instant meant great deal
to him
"Yes; that's It," he was thinking. Il
must wheedle Dckey into the bank to-
morrow. A word from i'm an they'll
all grovel, blast em!"
The door onpned
Captain Coke to see you. sir" said
servant.
Send i'm in Bring i'm in ere"
The memorandum book disappeared.
( Verity's hearty greeting was that OF
man who had not a care in the world.
"Glad to see you. Jimmie, my boy.
Sit yourself down. Ave cigar an
glass O port. didn't expect you quite
so soon. but you're just as welcome
now as later"
Captain Coke placed his hat on top
of malacca cane and balanced both
against the back of chair,
III take smoke. but no wine,
thankee. Mr.. Verify" said he. II KEN
along now COS want to be aboard
afore it's dark. We're moored In an
awkward place.
Poor owd Andromeda! Just 'er
usual luck. eh. JimmieT
We'll. she amt wot you might call
one of fortunes fav'rits. but she's
ahoat. an that's more'n you can say
for good many daisy cutters I've
known"
Verify chuckled.
"Some ships are worth less afiOat
than ashore. an she's one of 'em." he
grinned. You want match. Ere
you are!"
Coke puffed away in silence. There
was an awkward pause. For once In
his career Verify regretted his cultivat-
ed trick of covering up significant
phrase by quickly adding some COM
ment on totally different subject.
But the sailor smoked OH. stolidly
needless of sudden lapse In the con-
versation, and the shlpowner was COM
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The Stowaway is a typical
Tracy story that grips the inter
est with the first chapter and
holds it firmly until the last. A
conspiracy against the safety Of
a ship. a beautiful girl in dis
ress, brave sailor who aids her
and speedily learns to love her,
a mysterious island which is the
scene of a South American repo-
lutionary piof---these are some
of the characters and themes
utilized by master story teller
in weaving a romance of life un-
der the mystic Southern Cross.
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get ticket an qualify for the Cu.
pard
Thoroughly reliable sort OF chap.
eh."
The best. Just the right kind of
second for the Andromeda's last
cruise. Smart as new pin. You
could trust i'm on the bridge of bat
tleship. Now. Watts is "a good man.
but tot OF rum makes i'm fair daft"
"Ah." purred Verify. you must keep
tight and ON Watts. like an appe-
tiZer meself wen I'm Off dooty, so to
speak. but it's no joke to ave boozer
IN charge of fine ship an vallyble
freight. OF course you're responsible
as master. but you cant be on deck
mornin'. noon an night. Choke Watts
off the drink an' you'll ave no trouble.
Well. come along. Let's lubricate."
The Andromeda sailed on the Tues
day afternoons tide. She would drop
the pilot off Holyhead. and If she fol-
lowed the beaten track on her long
run to the river Piate-as sailors will
persist 10 miscalllng that wondrous
Rio de la Plata she might be signaled
from Madeira or the Cape Verde is
lands. But shipmasters often prefer
to set course clear of the land till
they pick up the coast of South Amer
| lea If she were not spoken by some
passing steamer there was every pos
sibilty that the sturdy old vessel
would not be heard of again before
reaching her destination.
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CHAPTER l.
THE ANDRoMEDA.

" N - AIRY Mr.. Bulmer. That
" horrid old man. Uncle.
what are you saying?"
rhn riri cp,nan 10 ln,
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I'd stuff you with 'em. l can grow 'em
ere for next to nothin'. but they cost
a heap of money In furriD ports. an
your crimson wave catcher doesn't
earn money. She eats it,
Even that's one better'n her skip
per. 90 doesn't do neether," COMMENT
ed Coke gIoomily. "fhe Andromeda
was a good ship in er day. but that
dag is gone. You ought to ave sold
er to the DutchneD five years ago.
Mr.. Verify. Times, were better then,
an now you'd ave fine steel ship
instead of box of'scrap iron"
They were passing the rhododen-
drons. and verity's quiek eyes noted
that summer house beneath the
shade of two venerable elms was un-
occupied
drop anchor In ere. Coke" said
Verify. Its cool an breezy. au' we
can ave quiet confab without bein
bothered. Now. reeIly sent for you
today to tell you mean to better the
supplies this trip. Yes. 'onest lnjun.
I'm goin to bnng In an extry 'undred
tomorrow in the way of stores. Fun
ny. isn't it?'
Funny. IT'S miracle.
Though not altogether gratif1ed by
this whole hearted agreement with his
own views, Verify was too anxious to
keep his bearer on the present tack to
resent any implied slur on his earlier
efforts as a caterer.
"It's nothing to wot I'd do II could
afford IT," he added graciously. But
wot chance as an iron ship built