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TELEGRAMS.

(Reuters)

The War.

LONDON, 4th June. General Stoessel's report of the battle of Nanshan, hastily pencilled, was sent by junk to Yingkow and from there telegraphed. It says that the Japanese fire, especially from the gunboats and destroyers annihilated the batteries at Kinchau.. Before evacuating Nanshan he ordered the guns to be blown up, but his orders were only partially carried out owing to the necessity for a prompt

retreat,

Germany and Russia.

3th June.

The German newspapers are strongly re- pudiating reports of an agreement with Rus- sin concerning the ultimate settlement in the Far East and, likewise, strongly deny that any negotiations are proceeding with Ger- many for a Russian loan.

The War.

LATER.

Russian messages, per carrier pigeons for warded to St. Petersburg, declare that the news from Port Arthur is very satisfactory. General Sakharoff reports that a body of Cossacks on the 31st ultimo encountered the Japanese at Fen. Chuin. Ling Pass and dislodged them from a strong position on the heights. Thirty Cossacks were killed and wounded.

(Manila Cablenews)

Port Arthur.

Chefno, zad June.

Preparations for the general advance on Port Arthur are being made with great expedition.

Siege guns are being landed from transports af Dalny and will be mounted in commanding positions within a few days.

The general advance upon Port Arthur which will clear the way for assault is expected on Thursday, the gth. If the advance prove successful the assault will be made on the roth.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 1904.

THE WAR.

DALNY.

Mr. M. Noma, Consul for Japan, has forwarded to the following official telegram

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THE MISSING BARQUE "CONTEST."

ANCHORED OFF KEMAMAN.

Capt. Wilson of the 1.5, Flavo, which arrived yesterday afternoun from Kuantan, says the Straits Times of 31st ull, reports that while lying off Kuantan on the 28th inst., he saw a four oared boat containing a European anda Chinaman coming towards the Flevo. They came on board and it was ascertained that they were the master and owner of the missing British barque Contest. They stated that they had had very slight winds since leaving Shang- hai and had drifted close to Tanjong Tembiling

will close about the 25th prox, and the right Governor. Yakushkin was once arrested for will be reserved to increase the quantity by 25 | being drunk and disorderly, and entered the per cent. It is important that New South police court with the label on his chest, much Wales coal merchants should make every ex-. to the amusement of the magistrates. The leavour to secure the contract. Our New South Admiral's charity, however, was not confined Wales coal is certainly much superior to the to ons person, and every morning when riding before breakfast he was besieged by the halt Japanese coal; but the latter has been used to a large extent in consequence of its being a and the blind. He first gave them kopecks few shillings cheaper per ton than New South taken out of a pocket in his sleeve, and then Wales coal. It is admitted that Newcastle coal drove them off with his riding whip. is far superior to Japanese coal, but at the same time I have heard complaints as to the very bad quality of some of the Newcaste coal recently supplied. Such complaints only play into the hands of our competitors, and much is made of it, to the disadvantage of the New where the Contest was auchored. They were castle anicle. It is, therefore, necessary to sen one safe way rendering shallow ships short of water and provisions and Capt. Wilson that the coal sent is of good standard quality, navigable."

gave them all hecould spare. They then went and not mixed with coal of an inferior nature. back to their ship, after asking the Captain to

"I specially mention this in consequence of POLLARD'S LILLIPUTIAN OPERA report them to the agents in Singapore, Messrs, my attestton being calied to a consignment of Guthrie and Co., which Captain Wilson did coal recently ordered from a certain mine in COMPANY.

this morning,

"Tokio, 7th June, 1.30 p.m.- "Admiral Toge reports that the clearing operation of Talienwan is satisfactorily progressing despite the rough sea, and 41 mines were discovered and exploded between the 3rd and 6th inst. A Chinese, who formerly served the enemy, as a pilot, is now usefully employed by us. We discovered

Details of what was alleged to be a mali- cious attempt to cause some members of Pol- fard's Lilliputian Opera Company to break their agreements were disclosed in an applica. tion made before Mr. Justice Hodges at Mel- bourne on the 14th May,

Applicant uated that he engaged. ċertain juveniles at les per month and keep for the

first six months, and t for another eix

months, on the 4th March last. None of these children put in an appearance at rehearsals, and on being spoken to the parents explained that Ernest Augustus Wolfe, who had been engaged in America as musical director for the company, had engaged them at a higher salary, Pollard alleged that Wolfe's fiction was likely

to cause him serious loss, and he has issued a writ, claiming 500 damages from him. In the meantime he asked that Wolffe be restrain ed from leaving Australia, os it was stated that he intended to do, with the children, by the s.s, Manuka, on the rồili ult,

A GOOD WORD FOR THE P. & 0.

"PERFECTLY ORGANISED AND MANAGED,"

I had to choose between the different lines via the Suez Canal (says Mr. T. V. S. Angier, Fairplay of a trip to the Southern Colonies) the well-known Liverpool shipper, writing in

and, giving due weight to all the many reliable reports of more or less experienced travellers, with my own personal experience from repeated tests in tavelling by each line several times, I had no hesitation in choosing the P. & O, as the best in point of the ships, and their speed, comfort on board, room, assiduous attention, and civility of the whole staff, food, and every point of comparison to be made. It is not more than its due to say that there is no British national enterprise more perfectly organised and managed, or kept more abreast of the times

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the Newcastle district. On arrival it was found that the coal was mixed with an inferior quality, probably from some other mine, to complete the loading of the vessel.

FRUITS ANd vegetables. "1 see no reason why New South Wales should not cater for the supply of oranges, apples, ste, for Manila. Nearly every steamer arriving from the Pacific Slope brings a large quantity of fruit in cases, packed the same ni

the fruit sent at times to New South Wales from San Francisco. Seeing that cold storage is available on the steamers running from New South Wales to Manila, a trial shipment of a few cases should be made.

packed in cases about 3ft. by rfi. by tft. "There is a growing demand for onions,

Nothing is likely to be done with regard to im- porting cattle until the islands are on a peace. ful footing

BUSINESS IN COMMPESSED FODDER. "Owing to the delay on the part of New

Mr. Justice Hodges said that on evidence and requirements of the age. To the impartial South Wales merchants, the Americans are now

before him Wolffe's actions were outrageous,

and ought to be stopped. He issued an order holding Wolffe to bail to the extent of £150, and directed the writ to be returnable in four days.

ADVENTURER and GAMBLER.

SCATHING REMARKS BY MR. JUSTICE GRANTHAM.

The Japanese forces are at present stationed London, May 12th.-Aller a week's sensa- within about five miles of the outworks of Porttional trial, the suit for slander brought by Mr. Arthur, Occasional shelling prevails, but no serious engagement is anticipated until the general advance is made.

MANILA AND HONGKONG,

Whoever has dwelt long enough in Manila to know th's city and who visits Hongkong, cannot but contrast the two places. There are

few feelings so depressing as that which steals

over the Manilan condemned to endure a week or more off the Kowloon shore, after a few days have exhausted the curious sights and the shops have satisfied one's wants. It is an oriental nostalgia which becomes more and more acute at each visit to the moist and foggy hill, which has been so wonderfully converted into a vast warehouse by British energy and thrift.

Hongkong is unfortunately situated for any. thing but business. Its strongest advocate can claim nothing for it except its advantageous nearness to the beehive of southern China, and its fitness for fortifying impregnably against a sea-attacking foc. That the British have done their very best with the natural possibilities of the island of Hongkong cannot be denied, and that they have conquered marvellously the heights above Victoria city is evident to the catual viewer.

But somehow or other Hongkong lacks more than any other large colony in the Orient, the spirit of home which makes cities endurable for any length of time, and which is peculiarly conspicuous in Manila.

R. S. Sievier, bookmaker, against the well- known racing baronet, Sir James Duke, was abruptly concluded yesterday. The plaintiff was again subjected to a seva a cross-examina- tion. He denied that he had been “ducked " at Adelaide for card-sharping, or that he was expelled from the Melbourne Gun Club. He admitted that he was expelled from the Victoria Club, and said that, by a "packed" Bench, he was sentenced to 14 days' imprisonment at

Melbourne for assaulting ford Deerhurst, then

on the staff of the Governor, Lord Loch. He appealed against the sentence, and was success- ful. Mr. Sievier also admitted that he had been divorced in Australia, but denied having won £15,000 at billiards from Dr. Fife, of Melbourne. The plaintiff explained that his social privi. leges arising from a presentation to the late Queen Victo la at a levee in London were cancelled because he had been a bookmaker in Australia, and owing to the altitude of various Australian newspapers.

He admitted that he won £700 from Ernest Horn at Monte Carlo, and filled in the cheques himself, one for ooo in his own favour, and the other for £rco in that of his wife. At the time Horn was in a chronic state of alcoholism, and was in a comatose con ition for 14 hours. The bank paid the cheque for £100 immediately the doors were opened, bul refused to cash the one for the larger amount. The plaintiff also admitted having played cards with the Duke of Braganza at Monte Carlo, when the Duke lost nearly £4,000,

vealed that Sievier undertook to insure every During the hearing it was incidentally re-

One sees only a Dunstable volunteer who went to South Africa + handful of ladies on the streets of Victoria, the

capital and only city of Hongkong island. Un during the Boer war for roo, but when the claims were presented he refused to pay, Sundays when church bella ring, one's eyes are gladdened by several score of charming wives, saying that his secretary had bungled the mothers and daughters, but usually one may walk or ride blocks without seeing any women but the occasional tourist or the omni-present

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business.

the case.

Mr. Justice Grantham severely handi

observant traveller it is patent that the whole body of agents, commanders, officers, and staff work up to and follow the example and regula

tions of their distinguished chief, viz., constant care and thought for the general comfort and well-being, and minute attention to the smallest wants of their supporters, the passengers, coupled with a high top of discipline and "esprit de corps."

sending large quantities of compressed fodder, principally hay. On the steamer i travelled by there were over 2,000 tons of compressed

hay. It is done up in bundles of from 18th. 10 280b, and tied up with No, to wire. I can. not understand why our people have been su

long in putting New South Wales compressed

fødder on the market. The Americans have only taken the matter up during the last few months, and it will now take a long time to re-

à cover lost ground and establish our product. PHILIPPINE TRADE REQUIRE The American fodder is in bundles about jft.

'MENTS.

REPORT FROM MR. SUTTOR.

Mr. J. B. Suttor, Commercial Agent in the East, writing on board the steamer Tremont, at Manila, on March 19th, furnishes the Minis ter for Agriculture with an interesting report.

At present, he says, a tide of depression is being experienced at the Philippine Islands in consequence of the falling off in the expendi-

ture in connection with the war. Fighting is still taking place at certain parts of the islands, principally with the Mores, but it is now only a question of a short space of time when matters will be reduced to a fairly peaceful footing.

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OPENING UP THE ISLANDS.

In the work of opening up the islands ener- getic efforts are now being made. Large schemes are on hand for the early construction of railways and harbour works. These will consume a great quantity of material, hence Mr. Suttor considers that New South Wales people should be on the alert when works are advertised and tenders called for. It is esti mated that 600 miles of railways will be put in hand at an early date. These will require 1,300,000 sleepers, besides large supplies of timber for bridges, as well as rolling-stock.

The Commercial Agent says he has already created a very favourable impression with New South Wales timbers, and is of opinion that if New South Wales people do not succeed it will not be for want of recommendations. I urge

harbour works are now being taken in band at Manila Bay, and it is quite possible that orders will be forwarded later on to New South Wales for piles and sheathing.

PAYING BLOCKS.

nia got the contract at 3 per thousand, but 60,000 had to be purchased in Sydney to com- plete the supply.

CAST-IRON PIPES AND Tinned meats.

3in. long by rft. 8in. by ft. 8in. and weighs about 280, or about 70 cubic feet per ton for hay.

WILD BUFFALO OF THE NORTHERN

TERRITORY,

"The wild buffalo of the northern portions of Australia could be turned to advantage, if cape tured when young, tamed, and sent to the Philippine Islands, where there is a very great demand, Quite recently the American Go vernment sent an officer to various places, to ascertain if any could be purchased for use on the rice fields for ploughing, and for general use as beasts of burden. The water buffalo is looked upon as immune from scab and rinder. pest, and would consequently always bring a good price in the Philippine Islands, and else where in the Orient.

EXPLOSIVES NEEDED.

OPIUM QUOTATIONS. To-day's quotations are as follows S

Walwa Now

Old..... Older ***** Oldest...

Patna New

Old

Henares New

... Old

Persian #Paper)

Per chest

965/1,000

1,030/1,080

1,100/1,180

1,330/1,280

1,325

1,335

1,190 9001930

Today's Advertisements.

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STEAM FOR SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, HIOGO

AND YOKOHAMA, A

"One of Makaroff's weaknesses was the belief that he was a bom artist. He invariably copied the designs for his own inventions, and his Success in this encounged him in the belief that he could draw from nature. During a holiday, two years ago, on the north coast of the Gulf of Finland he spent nearly all his mornings turning out water-colour drawings of the surrounding scenery. One day two young Laders from the Sissoi Veliki,' who were spending, their holiday on a 'datcha' or summer-house close by, saw an elderly and THE Imperial German Mail Steamship somewhat untidy old man working laboriously at a skelch. Looking over his shoulder, they began to criticise the drawing unfavourably. The Admiral turned roung, and said, quizzical ly, I think I know you, young gentlemen.' 'We don't know you,' retorted one scape-grace, 'but you're as like Old Blue Beard as two eggs. The incident ended by the Admiral in- viting the offenders to lunch, dismissing them with the caustic words, Even elderly artists deserve respect from nval aristocrats,"

curious relics accumulated during his battles and voyages. In a silver plate hanging on the

"Makaroff's house at Cronstadt was full of

wall was a Tarcomas bullet which went through Skobeleff's sleeve during the final a quarrel with Makarof, which he made up assault on Geuk Tepd. Skobeleff once had

by rushing impetuously to Makaroff's house on Easter Eve and kissing his nival comrade on the cheek. The two friends exchanged buttons, and Makaroff kept Skobelef's button and his house, declaring he would wear it on his uniform if he was ever again called to fight for his country. In all pro bability the button is now at the bottom of the sea. Another treasure at the Cronstadt Gover-

nor's house was the blotting pad used by Alexander II. when he signed the decree emancipating the Russian serts.

"Makaroff, though not a Constitutionalist, was extremely liberal for a Russian, and it was currently reported that during an interview with Alexander III. he told him that govern. { ing Russia on repressive lines, and expecting it to be efficient, was like plugging a gun and then firing it. Both would and in an explosion.

"SEYDLITZ,"

of the NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,

Captain C. Dewers, will leave for the above places TO-MORROW (Wednesday), the 8th. inst., at 2 r.M.

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, For further Particulars, apply to

MELCHERS & Co., Agoals, Hongkong, 7th June, 1904.

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FROM HAMBURG, PENAŊG AND

SINGAPORE, /

THE H. A. L. Steamship

"ALESIA," Captain Sachs, having arrived from the requested to send in their Bills of Lading for above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby countersignature by the Undersigned and to take immediate delivery of their goods from alongside.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before TO-DAY.

Any Cargo impeding ber discharge will be landed into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods

have left the Godowns and all Gras tempe

ing undelivered after the 14th instant will be subject to rent.

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All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowas, where they will be examined on the 14th instant, at 3 P.M. No Fire Insurance has been effected.

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Office. Hongkong, 7th June, 1934.

THE PORTLAND AND ASIATIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

5.S. "INDRASAM HA," PORTLAND (OR.), YOKOHAMA,

KOBE AND MOJI,

"I was present at a luncheon given by the late Jean de Bloch to Admiral Makaroff, After a long conversation on 'The War of the Future,' M. Bloch turned the conversation to the ques- FROM tion of national supremacy, expressing the belief that England, Germany and the United States were the only Powers with a world-future be- THE above steamer having arrived, cle fore them. le prophesied that Russia would signees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for Countersigna- never develop to a united nation, as the non- ture and to take immediate delivery of their

Russian sections of the population were in-goods from alongside. creasing more rapidly than the Russian section in wealth and culture.

"Makaroff protested vehemently that Ger many had no future, remarking ironically that 'Germans were made to find out things which Anglo-Saxons and Russians would turn to their own uses! He argued that Russia was reality in the most united country in the world, and ended by declaring that the struggle for "A vast amount of explosives is likely to be supremacy, if it ever came, would be between used in the islands shortly, principally nitro-England and Russia, concluding: 'Judging compounds. I, therefore, advise that attention from what I know of each race, it will be a bad should be given to the requirements, more especially any explosive equal in strength to 40 per cent. dynamite. At Manila, and at all the istands, vessels are unloaded into lighters, the cast being about 18 6d to 25 per ton, according

to the distance the vesse anchor out in the stream."

REMINISCENCES OF ADMIRAL MAKAROFF.

Writing in the London Daily News, "An English Acquaintance of the late Admiral

Almost all the domestic life of the city is on the terraces of the peak, and removed from sight The hotels have only a small percentage of wo men guests, and men, men, men are everywhere. The fact is that as a ru'e British colonists do not bring their wives with them. They come to the outposts of their nation, young, apprenticed, and without marital ties. As they grow older return to their homes and bring back the sweet and accumulate means, "they now and again hearts of their youth. But for years they live in a society, most of the time, in which the eu nobling influence of good women does not enter. Not that in Hongkong there are not as And this," he added, "is the man who bad. expresses the opinion that New South Wales within a week of the breaking up of the ice.

Sievier for eloping with his present wife, Lady intended marriage with another man, and Mabel Ailesbury, in 1892, iw days before her spend ng her fortune. Hi Lord hip said he had never heard of a more disgraceful and dis- creditable thing than the Dunstable incident,

Tenders will be invited about July next for a large quantity of cast-iron pipes for water supply and drainage works. Mr. Suctor says he sees no reason why New South Wales should not secure the contract from the fact that everything appears in favour of the State.

On the subject of tinned meat, Mr. Suttor

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thing for both,"

THE BRITISH SOLDIER'S

SAVINGS.

The British soldier in india is now so well paid, remarks the Pioneer, that athrifty man can save quite a round sum in a few years, especialų. ly if he is a "single man in barracks," with no family expenses. That thrift is being exercised in many cases is proved by the recent issue of a G. O. C. C. in which it is notified that a deposi

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Makarof says the famous Russian Commander for in the Post Office Savings Bank cannot was nicknamed "The Englishman" by the have more than Rs. 2,000 to his credit, exclusive Emperor Alexander II. owing to his intense of interest, the inference being that soldiers are act vity and devotion to outdoor sports. Even known to have put by more than this amount. when long past middle age the Admiral allot | Attention is accordingly directed to the fact Mr. Suller states that he is advised that fur-ted two hours a day to physical exercises. He that further savings may be invested through Inspector Drew, of Scotland Yard, said he

ther requests will be made for paving blocks rode before breakfast every morning, but his the Post Office in Government securities carry- had known the plaintiff for several years. He about July, hen e this matter must be kept favourite exercise was swimming, and it is one ing a higher rate of interest than paid by the had a bad reputation. Burns and Clonagh,in view. Recently New South Wales lost a of the ironies of fate that such a man, so much Savings Bank. There is, of course, nothing who were associated with him in some of the contract for 600,00, blocks by a few shillings at home on the water, should die from drowning, to prevent a soldier buying Government gambling incidents that had been revealed per thousand. He was informed that Tasma. furing the hearing of the present case, were,

continues the correspondent, but he attempted ever he chooses; it is the facilities accorded Not only was Makaroff a first-rate swimmer, Paper, bearing 3 per cent interest, when. Inspector Drew stated, notorious card-sharpers. When counsel had concluded addresses

to coerce his subordinates into equal pro- to such transactions for small sums through ficiency. In 1950 he gave a silver cup to be the Post Office that really require to be ievier wept copiously, and the jury stopped

competed for by the sailors at Cronstadt, and, generally made knowo. The British soldier timing the race, was much disgusted to find that as an investor is the latest product of the winner had taken longer to cover half-a-verst the age, and he should be encouraged than he had often done it in himself. Every to proceed steadily on the road that lies open to morning he was rowed in a boat from the him. When he reverts to civil life he will find Government quay for the purpose of bathing his pes-egg of very great value to him: if he and "Old Blue-Beard,” with a towel across his were in France he would be classed as a rentier arm, was sometimes seen walking to the quay with a stake in the country.

the audacity to secure presentation to a levee of packers could supply it at a much cheaper rate

"The Admiral, however, did not despise in ne late Queen Victoria! Her Majesty," Mr.

than the Americans, more especially when it is door games, He was reputed to be the best Justice Granbara continued, "would rather considered that the American people have to vint player in St. Petersburg, and at a single He looks to his club, his sports and the have given up her throne than submit to be haul their meat over 2,500 miles of railway silting won three thousand roubles from Gene. dissipations of night, for relaxation from his

Chicago to the Pacific Slope, and thence ral Kleigels, the Prefect of the Russian capital, work. There is not wanting this same lick in' A verdict was entered for the defendant, with 5,000 miles by water. Whilst at Manila, Mr. he was only proficient at games that required Kleigels thereupon said contemptuously that Manila, but it is a dozen times more apparent in costs.

Suttor had an interview with General Wade, brains, and offered to play chess for the money Hongkong, and it strikes a chill to the heart

Commander-in-Chief of the United States with Makaroff, in the end winning his money of Manilan who is compelled by hard fate to The existence, of another element has been forces in the islands, and be stated that he had

back. tarry in the former city.

exploded. Thorium has been shown to have s not heard any complainis concerning New Returning to Manila, the citizen who has complex nature by Dr. Charles Baskerville, of South Wales meats, Mr. Sultor remarks ."{f adopted these islands as his home, feels hi the North Carolina Univerity. Thorium has New South Wales packen will not put a little apitits bound at the sight of the Lunes, the been invariably found as an oxide, and new energy into the matter, we must got complain women in carriages, the children on the two new clients have been obtained from if others get the contracts. Similar remarka grass; the chatter of people of his own kind is this white powder. One la pink powder to are applicable to all other requirements in the music to his soul. He does not feel so much be styled Carolinium, and the other green way of preserved fruits and fam an alien is a strange, land as in China.

termed barrellum. The 2 which will be stgents are brighter, the clubs, more com- very is said to cap everything recent save The Commercial Agent also says *-* As per papionable; and one realizes that Manila though, um, arit villiggen op é field of illamisa- my cable of March 15, tendern will be invited far from the centre of the social. orld,zis, tida. Each of the new elements," own, inna" about the 25th iust: for 40,000 tons of good coal, nearer to comfort, and contentment than darkened room, shed as illumin ion thrṛügb | required by the Government, and to be delivered

Tubes of copper, brass, iron and glass, all at the raft of 4,000 tons per month, commencing display on his chest a board with the inscrip-

fair and charming women as anywhere but

they are few comparatively, and the average

man does not meet them often.

other of the ports of the Fa

while man has cast his lot.-Co

addressed by such a man.

ed with cloth,

from

CHINSO SHARE IN

CONTRACT FOR COAL.

"Like Mr. Balfour, Makaroff was very fond of French povels. In his library at Croustadt a whole wall of book-shelves was covered with the sentational romances of Eugene Sue and Dumas. His favourite, however, was Maus passsant. He knew English well, but declared that: fin could read no English novelists except Smollett and Fielding, Poetry of all sorts ha detested, allows tallada dapa

as Makdroff's" Mendicant was one of the characters of Cronstadt. This was a decrepit old sailor, named Vakushkin, who used" to

on or about the 3rd of Jane next. Tenders tion: I am under the patronage of our

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