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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30
FRUIT CROPS SEEM LARGE
Trees Heavy With BIossoms-FIeIds
Are Planted Early This Year.

ORCHARD LAKE. Mich. April so.
Fruit trees are blOssoming several
weeks earlier than last year. Last
year the trees did not blossom until
along in May: this year they blossom
ed earl sin the present week.
oats were put in earlier this year
than last and the farmers predict
heavy field and orchard crop. The
warm season arrived about three
week earlier than last season. and
farmers have taken advantage of this
20 rush their work Of blowing and
planting
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30
LEGAL NOTICES.
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.

NON-RE~IDENT NOTICE.
fTAFE OF INDIANA.
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, SIS.
In the ST Joseph Circuit Court February
Term. 1915
Luella Rifle VS.. Frank Rifle. Cause No.
16lS1. Divorce.
BE 10 Known. That the above named
Plaintiff has filed I'm the office of the Clerk
Of said Court complaint against said De
PENDANT In the above case together with
proper affidavit that seid Defendant,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30

.Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound they
would enjoy better
health. / suffered
from a female trou-
bile, and the doctors
decided l ha d a
humorous grow tn
and would have 70
he operated upon,
but / refused as / do
mot believe in opera
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30

Frank Rifle, is not resident of the State
Of Indiana.
Said Defendant is hereby notified that
said cause will stand for trial on the 18th
day Of June. 1910 the same being the Both
day OF the next term of said Court to com
mence at the City Of South Bend on the
LIST day Of Monday I'm May next on which
day said Defendant is required 10 appear
to said action.
GEORGE VI. RAAB. Clerk
Iden ). Romig Attorney for Plaintiff.
apr Is % 30
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30
OFFICE HELP.

WANTED-Business men. we have a fne
class OF stenograpners graduating rapid
accurate. mostly high school graduates
and eX teachers.-sOme with office expert
ence. Call Bell 551 or Home 5551 The
South Bend Business College.
If YOU WISH To STAND AT THE
HEAD OF A PROFESSION THAT PAYS.
make good use OF the Spring and Summer
months. Qualify for Stenography. Book
keeping. craftsmanship. etc. You can ac-
cOmplisn this in the shortest possible Il me
at the KELLEY BUSINESS SCHOOL. loo
+. Wayne St. South Bend. Ask for cata-
lOgue and special proposition. Bell 94:S
Home 24S4.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed has been appointed by the Clerk Of
the Circuit Court OF St Joseph County.
State Of Indiana. Executor of the Estate
OF Andrea Kowalski, late OF st. Joseph
County. deceased
said Estate is supposed 10 be solvent.
WILLIAM /. kAZMIRSKI.
Executor.
April 10 1918.
George Sands. Attorney.
apr rs % 80
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30
WOMAN REFUSES
OPERATION
Tells How She Was Saved
by Taking Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.

louisville, Ky" I think If more suf-
fering women would take Lydia E.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

II you are looking for a paying business
that only takes about an hour a day Of
your time, and profits that will net you
four thousand dollars first year, increas-
ing thereafter. And could prove ii TO your
entire satisfaction with no store rent or
stock of goods to carry, you having full
control and the handling Of all monies
and the business-would you be interest
ed II so, address T-66 News Times.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30
NOTICE or ADMINISTRATIVE

NOTICE or ADMINISTRATIONS.
Notice is hereby given. that the under
signed has been appointed by the Clerk of
the Circuit Court Of St Joseph County.
State Of Indiana Administrators Of the
Estate Of William &. KownOyer. late OF
st. Joseph County. deceased
Said Estate Is supposed 10 he solvent
ST. JOSEPH LOAN a TRUST CO
April % 1918. Administrators
apr23 30myI7
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30
FOR sALE-HORsEs. CARRIAGES

FOR SALE Team Of farm horses cheap
Will sell separately. call 512 r. Ewing
av
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30
FOR RENI-1FFTCE ROOMS.
FOR RENT-FIATS.

FOR RENT-Five-room fiat with bath,
1903 S. Lafayette St Inquire 236 Paris
ST. Bell 1856.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30

Who has an automobile, passenger.
weight about 1000 pounds 70 exchange for
good vacant lot. balance c1shf Inquire
smith Realty syndicate 123-I24-I25 7. ~
s Bldg Bell 49,. 254I Home 2AS9.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30

FOR SALE-Good heavy work horse
weight 1900 IDS. Tor $500 @ g. Hart
man Coal * Wood 60. Bell 40. Home
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30

FOR RENT-Seven room modern fat.
heat and water furnished Call Bell 3431,
Home 1913.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30

FOR SALE-Good work team; cheap u
taken soon. Home phone z22I
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30
OFFICE HELP.

OUR EMP. DEPT. receives cali constantly
for stenographers. typists. dictaphonists.
bOOkkeepers, auditors, office mgrs.. credit
and cost men. private secys., genl. office
people Call-Register free. Thomas
School of StenOgraphy & Typewriting
emp. Dept Licensed Emp. Agency,
American Trust Bldg
BUSINESS AIEN-Can Home 221O, Bell
29OG for above assistants.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30

PEPPERMINT OIL
Bring a ounce sample Of your oil 20 rs
and receive the highest New York price.
Daily Market quotations posted.
STAR-W HITE PEPPERMINT OIL
COMPANY.
4O5 +. Madison St--Old Singer Plant
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30
sPIRELLA Corsets Bel 3449; Home 163s.

SCREENS made and repaired Bauer
Bros. Union Cabinet Shop, 51S +. JEFF
ferson. Home 1852 Bell 571. General car
penter and furniture repairing. Prices
reasonable. Work called for and deliv-
cred.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30

cars % sell We have standing calls Tor
more cars than we can supply. ~ you
wish 20 dispose Of vour automobile. see
MS We can sell 10 FOR Won East Side
Garage and Franklin Service station. SOS
F. IasaIle av. Home >~9l-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30

F. B. SMITH is invited 20 the Orphe-
um Theater this week, except Sunday, "a
the guest Of The News Times.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30
FOR SALE-SiISCELLANEoUS

FOR SALE-ShOe rc~airinE shop. stiteher
Michigan av
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30
FOR sALE-HOUsEHOLD GOODS.

FOR SALE-Have q fine lot Of refrigera-
tors. lawnmowers and gas stove Both
new and second handed. Have "A fine Tor
Of reliable gas stoves and other goods
VIII sell at a sacrifice. as J have Go move
by June lst. 10 T.. jefferson blvd r. ~.
HOrning
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30

WE HAVE openings rom time 70 time
for men who are mechanically tnchned-
We would like 10 receive applications
from those who want an opportunity 20
learn machine work and advance while
learning. Good wages 10 mea OF ability.
South Bend Lathe Works.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-21
Debt Commission
w ats on Hatfield
VIII Not Disclose Its Next Stco
Until Gouernor is Heard
From.

WASHINGTON, October 2O.-The Vir-
ginia Debt Commission adjourned 20.
day to await Governor Hntneld's answer
as to what West Virginia is going To
do about the payment of the $4,000. 600
which the Supreme Court has decided
that State must pay as it's share Of the
Old Dominion bonded debt.
The commission met here to consider
ways and means of collecting the debt.
ana IT sent communication to The
Governor asking him whether or nor
he intended to call a special session or
the Legislature TO devise methods OF
meeting the States Obligation Ii WAS
said nero that special assess,ncn.
would have to be levied. which only
the Legislature could order. The COM
mission - understood to have decided
on its next step. which II will not dis
close. in case Governor Hatfield does
not reply aiiirmatively.
n motion has been prepared by bond.
holders asking the Supreme Court tn
levy on the property of West Viryiri,
To settle that share OF the debt. bu,
the commission has decided not TO press
the motion until West Virginia has b.d
an opportunity to levy special asso,s.
mcnt
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-21
DANIELS MAKES SHELL
Secretary Of Navy, With GMn Hands
iur.> out Projcctiic in KniciEh
Munition EuctorS

i:\l.ElGH. y. G., October 2o-S-c-
ctary Of 'hc Navy Joscphus Daniels
'praNcd the heat. smut and grease of
projccu!r plant here to-day. and
WITH his own hands completed Tn.
'pcra'"nS necessary to turn out a
finished nrojectilc Of the scyen-inch
variety, now being used 10y the navy
The plant VAS that Of the Raleigh
Iron Works. to which u contract for
II ore than 100000 worth OF projcctiIcs
Of varying dimensions recently was
awarded. For the first time in his
life, Secretary Daniels became Il ma
chlhist. and with his own hands made
the proicctile for which as Secretary
Of the Navy. he has been signing con-
tracts.
Upon invitation of the projectile
rant. secretary Daniels made his in
SHcCtion late III the afternoon Mount
Ii- u thir;y-foot ladder to the second
story OF the foundry he shovclcd coke
mt" the cupola, charged IL with pig.
iron and scrap steel, and then. pro-
r"c1cd downstairs 10 pour the molten
metal into the moulds. The foundry
employees stood back and grinncd
"hii" tn" secretary. III conventional
dress. seized the handles Of the pot
81 molten metal and dumped il into
the mould Then lie knocked down n
mould already fllcd and started the
rT"jcc'ile on its way 10 the machine
~" completed The entire she'll
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-21
WHEELWRIGRT AND PARTY
HAVE NARROW ESCAPE
ire"iuent of Chr Company III Auto,uo-
"ilc collision Returning From
-Buchnnnn Wedding

PRESIDENT Thomas : Wheclvr'.ht of
'he virginia Railway and Power Com
pahy, ana party OF relatives return
ING IRON the marriage Of Miss Har-
riett buchanan to Lieutenant Till.rv
u >. ~. carly last night had a narrow
escane from serious injury in an auto
mobile collision at jefferson and C;rac.
Streets
The car. in which President Wheel
wright and his party were returning
10 one of the clubs, was struck bv n
machine bearing the license number
900. ana was damaged considerable.
the tenders. running board md steer
ing knuckle suffering most. Although
the streets were slippery at the time
ana their machine was hi, witt, con-
siderable force. the blow was not suii-
Client To turn over the hcavv car and
except for fright and shaking up, all
escaped injury.
PERSONS who Witnessed the accident
TOOK the number of the ear .-hich is
sald TO have run into the Whcclwriaht
machine and inquired the name OF the
driver lie gave the name az J w
strong, but reference Ia the books at
the Second Precinct Station. where a
report Of the affair was made showed
that the machine bcarin. She license
number given was the property of w
>. Stoner, 2lO North Lonlba.dy Street
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-21
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA


Mrs Leila Gillian Munce. wife OF
John Sinclair Nance and woman
prominent in the social and phlan-
thropic life of the city. died yesterday
afternoon at 1880 o'clock ut her home
252i Monument Avenue" She was tn,
daughter of George W. Gillian ~ we'll
known Richmond tonacconist in the
It's. Her mother WAS Sarah Anderson
OF BuckinC ham County
NJ the time o. her death. Mrs M,nca
was vicc-prcsidcmt of the Wommn's
Club OF Richmond ana a director Of
the Society of the Prevention, of Crucit,
10 Animals, o! which hcv husband is
pr, Sl"ent. She WAS also an officer i'm
INC Equal Suffrage League OF Nireinin
ana wa" one OF the first of the we'll
known women OF III" city to enlist H.
the suffrage cause
Fer years Mrs. Muuce mad taken N,
active interest in patriotic societies
rs we'll as civic and charitablc or.rani-
cations. She waS Il member of the
i'anGhicrS IF the American Revolution
OF the United Daughters of the Con-
ic"clacN. and the Association for the
reservation OF virginia Antiquities
SURVIVING her are her husband ,..r
rrii ascent -! kineau * Co; three sons
'ohh q. MunCc, Gcor3, c. Muucc and
Marshall q. Muncc; her mother. Mrs
George W. Gillian. and II sister Miss
Hester NJ. Gillian.
tn" funeral will be held FRIDAY ,ftcr
noon III $50 O'Clock from 5nc residence
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-21
Future Depends
on British Fleet
Winston Churchill Says it viii
Finally Decide rate of
Warning Nations.

Lon DON. October 20.-"Gcrnany
aims at world domination, and against
world domination the British fleet from
the time of Queen Elizabeth to the pres
ent day has always been found the
surest and most cnectual protection
is the contribution of y. J. Balfour.
First Lord of the Admiralty, TO the
Navy Leagues symposium in conncc-
ton with to-morrow's observance of
Trafalgar Day" Winston Spencer
Churchill, eX-First Lord of the Admi-
rally. and at present Chancellor OF the
Duchy Of Lancaster. writes. In part:
For SIX months no hostile flag has
flown outside the Baltic. We are
stronger than ever and incompa rably
better adapted for War conditions. Tne
great strategic conclusions upon which
orr naval disposition is based have been
vindicated. From its shrouded throne
amid northern storms tthc grand fleet
dominates and will finally decide the
rate Of the warning nations. and by
that formidable combination. strength
and patience will secure the victory
of our just cause.
on land good days have not vet
come. The valiant Russian front wears
thin, the French and British offensive
in the west has pierced. but has not
ruptured. the German fortified lines.
Through our long delays the enemy mas
sctzed y new initiative in the Near East
ana the Oriental inclination in his war
policy raises new pcrils of peculiar
significance to us. \ hazardous strug-
gle. vast expense and hard privation
lie before us
Courage! AIS we'll with the fleet
The destruction Of German military
manhood is irrcrlaceablc. Under the
sure shield OF the navy every mistake
can he retrieved. every neglect can be
repaired.
The choice 10 save or To LOSE the
freedom Of the world rests still with
the British people and their leaders
Inc spirit of Nelson and the memory.
Oh trafalgar should rouse II. nov to
sustain wearyingly the darksnin:.
cohtilct a"d. by proceeding TO all ncces-
sarE extremes and by laying aside
every impeachment, To rescue britain
from dishonor and Europe from ruin -.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-21
CARRY SUFFRAGE ISSUE
DIRECTLY TO CONGRESS
Leaders Convinced Their Recourse
Not in Individual Voters of
Various States.
TO WAGE FIGHT IN WASHINGTON
New Jersey Advocates Decide on Two
Moves in New Campaign to Gain
Eote-Amendment Is Rejected by
Majority of About $4,000.
Especial to The Timcs-Dispatch. |

? HI
! NEWARK. y. j.. October 2O.---The re-
! lection OF the suffrage amendment i'm
New Jersey ut Tuesdays election. has
convinced the leaders their recourse is
not in the individual voters OF the va
rious states. but in congressional ac-
tion lntimation that the fight would
again be wagod in Washnrton was
given yesterday by Miss Alice Paul.
chairman OF the Congressional Union
! for Woman Suffrage. Miss Paul :;aiG:
Women are now beginning to feel
| that the state referendum in which
women's political freedom is left in
the hand OF the most ignorant voters
are too wastcful and indirect to be
, longer continued. They are turning to
/ the national government. asking en-
: franchiScmt Mt by action OF the United
States Congress"
The telegraph keys had not COM
pleted clicking in the final returns from
the farthest corners of New Jersey yes
terd'y morning when tn, leaders in
the state had decided upon two moves
They will go before the Legislature
NJ Trenton this winter and ask for
limited suffrage to womcn-such as the,
women of Illinois enjoy
They will 20 to Washington and
join III the fight for amendment to tho
/! Federal Constitution.
IF possible we viii not attcmpt to
40 again what we did In New Jersey"
SAID one of tn" prime movers III N..w
Jersey. Against the we'll oiled machine
! controlled hy Jim Nugent. Mrs Var
Wrinkle rolled M more than -. 900 votes
IN Essex County. Just to show the
men OF New Jersey they were not dis
"oul'@ed b. the result of tho election.
the Newark leaders held Il big mass
meeting to-day in Military Hail Park
ihcN opened new campaign for nuf-
rage. Mrs. Russell Rccvcr Before of
Columbus. O., smoke Many other speak
crS addressed tho big crowd MI di
lectcG their shots at Jim Nu-cnt, the.
Essex County boss
The best figures obtainable showed
That the an'cnhm N; had been rejected
hT 4" majority If about $4,000. The .uf-
:riSiSta carried one county Ocean. l,y
u majority Of about 800. Many charges
OF fraud N"rc made by women watch
"rs. who observed the voting and count
'hS IN The Newark election dirtri,tS
An experience meeting will II" held
on Monday. Counsel will be present
ana It ii he found that any action can
DC taken. legal proceedings Will be
started It orcc against the election
Judges who used fraudulent tactics IN
carrying out the mandates Of the ma.
chine.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-21
Rev. WilIinm T.. Huhbert.

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch
flAtkSBCRG. VA, October 20
ReN. William Elijah Hubbert, seventy
one years old. and a resident Of Blacks-
burg for forty years. died at his home
mere on sunday afternoon after an i'll
ness of more than Il "ear. Funeral ser
vices were held on Monday afternoon
IN the Lutheran Church, conducted by
lpr. l.. y. FoN, of Roanoke College.
l'r' {. Is. Hunton, Of Salem. and Rev.
j. y. Brosius. pastor Of the church
Hnriai was made In the Ribblc Gene
terry. several miles from town. MIR
hubert organized and was the first
pastor of three Lutheran churches in
inns community. He retired from the
active passionate several years ago to
take the position Of'frst cashier OF the
bank OF Biacksburg. and he held this
until compelled To give up business on
account OF i'll health. lie is survived
by one daughter Miss Florence Hub
bert; son. w T.. Hubert; one
brother. G.. a HUBERT. and n sister.
Mrs. Lucas. OF Roanoke
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-21

which divided us before the war In
every Cabinet | attended we all de-
voted our energies. wholly and solely
10 the discussion of questions which
arose with reference 10 the prosecution
Oh inc war. also desire to say that
during the whole time | have been in
the Cabinet. | never have had any per
Sonal difference either with the Prime
Minister, whose unvarying courtesy |
desire 10 acknowledges, or with any
One of my late colleagues May also
add that no one realizes more than |
thc great difficulties under which we
labor. owing to the fact tina, our policy
ANA methods must at all times he
adopted in concert and CO. ordination
with our various allies. and must also
very frequently he framed with "a view
TO consulting sentiments and feeling in
those neutral countries with whom we
remain Oh friendly terms This often
has been lost Sigh, of by critics Of our
actions. who canno, possibly know the
difficulties which arise from time to
time.
"blilicultios which have arisen in the
eastern war theatcrs have created a
situation which, 20 my mind. must
necessarily lead To far-rcachine results.
a, the time ! entered the Cabinet
We were already committed TO what
may hc called the operations in CALI
poll. II is not, OF course my intention
TO deal either with the inception or the
carrying out OF these operations, but
II must he plain to amy observer that
the new war theatcr In the Balkans
created situation which could not lie
divorced from our position on the tialli-
poll Peninsula. and the statement made
in ,his house by the Foreign Minister,
with the sanction OF the Cabinet. APP
pcarcd 10 me to he AN announcement
of - policy Of tho highest Importance
with regard IL our obligations in the
balkans, Involving our prestige and
honor.
That situation. with all its cumpli-
cations, ncCc#sit"tcd. III my opinion a
clearly defined. Well thought out and
decisive policy on the part OF the gov
"rnmcnt and, finding myself unable 10
agree III amy respect with what un-
derstood TO he laid down AS a policy
approved by the government. felt
that my presence i'll the Cabnc, could
no, hc of amy use in tho critical situa-
lion liz. which We were iuvoivcI
Il need hardly say am not suggest
in" that my views could possibly he
compared with those who have much
more "Npcri' ncc and greater wisdom in
dealing WITH such situations but at
The same time held and hold the
Views have expressed very strongly.
and hope the house will bclicvc. con
Sr!cntiouSly and palriotica!ly did
not think that. III the circumstances. |
could he anything but II source OF
Weakness ut time requiring great
strength ami consistency
That is all can say, and | ask the
nous" 20 believe that III the course |
nav" taken, ] have been actuatcd by
no personal party motive. but that |
nave acted TO the best OF my ability
SoIciN IN The interests of my country"
Sir Edward carSon'S speech was
puuctu"tcd with cheers. and was con
C!udcd amid loud cheers
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-21
BIG LOAN TO MEXICO
New Orleans IiankcIs Arrange to Scn,
Si0.0CG.On0 I'm Cold to the Newly
RccoE Diyed Administration

NEW ORLEANS. October 2r-Ncw
Orleans bankers announced Tonight
that. as result of thu recognition Of
the Carran"a government. they closed
contracts to-day to lend $4,000. 900 in
gold 10 the Mexican administrations
II was also announced that arrange
mcntS naG been made to handle The
entire Mexican sisal crop through New
orleans; that the sisa operators Of
fucatan and CampeChe were u erect
u $i.oo0.o00 manufacturing plant here
for tie purpose Of handling their raw
product, and ;nat Mexican capitalists
were to establish new Transportation
line. or"r'Iting six steamships between
New Orleans and Mexican Gulf ports.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-21
Henry ILirit


Special 10 The Times Dispatch
NORFOLK, VA. October 2O.--Hcnrv
kirn, II millionaire banker and farmer
hied mere late this afternoon. follow
ms weeks Illness aged cighty-onc
years. Mr.. kirn was 4 native Of Wur-
tcmhcrg. Germany, who came to The
United States when he was seventeen
years old. When he WAS a youth he
worked as a black3mith'S apprentice
~ ii wa sc of 81 Il month. and after the
evacuation of Norfolk hy the Com
te"crat"S he embarked in n small way
In truck farming, selling his products
10 me Federal forces At City Point and
elsewhere along the James River
After the war. when trucking indus
Try took on new life. his business was
extended. lie WAS at the time of his
ueath president OF the Southern Pro-
ducc Company, director in half \ dozen
local banks and Il director and stock
hoider IN :: great many local enter
pFlscs. lie Is survived 10y his wife. who
was native OF Nurnburg. Germany, and
sin children.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-21
ALI. MAY itE Placed
IN DETENTION CAMP

There was some talk to-day Of put
ting all TN" men in Il detention camp
or of sending them to Portsmouth, ~
X. where Admiral ccrvera and his men
We're kept after the capture OF the
Spanish fleet
II is significant that the Yacht
Eclipse was owned by two Americans
one Of whom is retired naval officer
she is of twenty tons. sixty feet long
with one mast. and has a small gaso-
line engine, capable of making six
knots an hour. There are accummo-
dations for six men in the cabin, and
with proper provisioning, could safely
put 10 sea in comfort. hut could hardly
naval officers say. cope with severe
storms. The department has been un-
able TO obtain any trace OF the Yacht
having been provisioncd for a long
cruise.