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The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-11-12
WASHINGTON is Coming.

WASHINGTON, Nov. lit is reported
that the president will this afternoon Is
sue his proclamation admitting Washing
ton as q state of the Union.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-11-12
:1,,hnstown. the Fated City.

JoHNsrowN, Nov. 1.-THE long bridge
connecting Cambria with Millville was
entirely demolished by high water this
morning.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-11-12
ADpointnnent.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE president
today appointed Chas. j. Lincoln OF
Michigan second Dept. commissioner of
pensions, vice Joseph J. Bartlett re-
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-11-12

The electric light on the Eiffel tower lie
visible at Orleans, sixty-nine and half
miles away.
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MEGMsItNii t,6nts twice q week Of GRAPES;
f11ttRsA pEtRRs. APPLES: PLUAs' anu "''
seasOnable FRUIT.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-11-12

The best and cheapest gray blanket in
the country at Joe Conrad's. nl2-l9
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-11-12

Clergymen, justices OF INC e'.e 1t ~,
And Judges of Courts Of Record, ana ,;nister a.r
anu anu ore M authorized by law to administer
Mn1 the solemn ole rites of matrimonyais9 those
er seriously blSse d,,z aesap ssao
would do we'll to call and see t our eie"nS issncd
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES just i''''
from the LEADER press.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-11-12

non,t fail to look over the dry, gooos
stock of Joe Conrad II you hen4 n4o-1a' TO-
thing in his line.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-11-12

On or about the first of November l
will run coach daily each way between
Great Falls, Neihart and Barker, when e,1,,, l
viii be prepared to accommodate fully fully,
the y a. travelling public. have purchased
for ft, this route new Concord coaches ana
will wi have as good line as any in Mon
VIZ M.la ii'' LEW GosLIN, Prop.
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desire to kindly inform my patrons
and the public in general tnat w,adin Saadn of e
few days I will have three car ioaus ea1 sa1i ~
A No. cedar fence posts tnat can 1eA
fnr 90 cts apiece. u. Ii. NooDhion
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-11-12
Market Report.
naily Coaches.

NEW YORK. Nov. 11.-Bar silver 9o@'
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-11-12

rs- You can find it at the Bee III HIVE
$nrQ
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-11-12

ULM, Nov. 10, 1889.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-12
heir new purchase home On ,he Ksnneeec

their new purchase home On The Ksnnebec
Thussdsy.
Rev. G. ". Hurt vill deliver his arss in
the wofkingmen's series next Sunday after
noon at 45. in the Methodist church His
sabjecs viii hss.The workiugoans Capital.
H0v 70 Ines1ase IT,"
Tharsisy evening Misc Grace Thompson
entertained party Of her friends at her
home on Harrison avenue. Cards. music
and refreshments made up very pleasant
evenings entertainment
Hon D. n. Morsland. RoekiAnd. Chi. A.
w. wiides, Skoshegan, and Hon. Roscoe
L. Bowers. Saeo. the Susie railroad commits
sionsrs. we're in the city Friday and held .
hearing in regard to the crossings of the new
railroad. No other business of importance
vas transacted.
-. Fred Cain of Halioveli. paid fine for
drunkenness in the police court, Friday
morning.
Fridays Hotel Arrivals: Young's. ". VI.
Vickery, Nes York. c. N. Jones, Winthrop.
and Mrs. G. H. Winslou. Portsmouth. n.
II. Evans. Ars- A. T. Hilton. Alma, j. s.
Bryant, Fryeburg. and Z. G. Baker, New
castle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-12
SAW rzI OBSTRUCTION.
Two 1ramps Vow Tell . Crooked
Story About that Boston d Maine
Accident


biDDEFokD, Oct H.
Ci,y Marshal Tarbox went to Wells today
= "a arrested two tramps on suspicion of be-
log the men who tried to wreck the passen-
ger train on the Boston & Maine last night
by placing timbers across the track. The
prisoners we're brought to Bidi. ford this
afternoon They admit having seen the OBJ
sIruetion on the track bat claim they did not
know " hat it was there for, so tey did not
remove it They slept in the woods last
night
The trsmps are still confined in tne police
station. They stick TO the story they told
this morning and each claims never 10 have
seen the other until they met at Dover jail
"Wednesday night, from which place they
walked yesterday. They gave the names of
Thomas + Gala CHER and James T. Sullivan.
The latter says he belongs in Gardiner,
Mass. They will be arraizned in the police
court tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-12
GEORGIA conoREoArIoNAL1srs
White and Black Delegates Don't Fra
toTuixo.
WORCESTER, Mass, Oct II.

WORCESTER, Mass, Oct II.
At this mornings session of the Congre-
gstionSl Council, Rev C. J. McCully OF
Calais, Me-, presented the work of the Ban
gof Theological Seminary. Thirteen ne v
students have been received mis- year, max
ing total Of 81 DnPih
The discussion of the admission of the
Georgia delegation was then resumed.
Mr.. Maxwell. .-eolored delegate from
Georgia. made 9 long speech aysinst the
admission of the Georgia white dele egstion
and said the white Congregstionalis,s there
would not fraternize with the colored. If
admitted it would drive the colorei me-, into
the Catholic or some other church.
DIR. Quint OF Boston. opposed the admit
ting of all the Georgia white delegates eI-
cept one State delegate. The discussion
was participated in by many prominent MEN,
bers and at noon no decision vas reached
and lhe council adjourned to 2.30
Al the afternoon meeting it was decided
to hold the text session at Minneapolis. The
debate on the Georgia question was con-
tinued AMI the committees resolutions were
adopted Just before adjournment. At the
evening Session Rev. Washington GLADDEN.
spoke on christian societies.
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MURDER In 4 CONVENT.
ouch 10 the 8snsatiop, the racts OF
Which Texas Detectives are Invsssi-
eating.


FoKr WoRrH, Tex., Oct. IL.
Marionheld special Gays: A Catholic
convent murder has come to light here. J.
IL. Peters and Henry Andrews, two priests.
preside over = convent for boys. Three
weeks ago James Gross, student, escaped
aud told Of murder committed last August
of Lorenzo T. Esser, . fellow student. by
the two priests,
The body vas secretly buried at night by
Father Peters and four students. The grave
vas concealed BY burning brush over H..
Soon after the murder Father Peters and
four students left for parts unknown. Jus-
tice of the Peace Coons held q private in
quest at the time Of Esser's death and found
that the boy killed himself BY hanging.
Coons is strong Catholic aud was under
the influence of the priests. Father An
drews and Justice Coons we're bound over to
the grand jury. Search 10 being made for
Father Peters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-12
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.
The Pith Taken from the Current New
OF the Day.

The port Of the Ohio State Board of
Agriculture shows the wheat crop TO be 81
million bushels.
Interesting developments in the hun, for
the Hurlcy, wis bank robbers who stole
$50 900 from the vault at the Iron Exchange
Bank at Hurley, are expected soon.
Information comes from Hurley that the
detectives will have the robbers behind the
bars wiih,n ten days. Two Of the smartest
robbers in the country are now under surveil-
ance.
According to returns received from all
legi, lative district, in the State of South
Dakota the republicans have elected 1876 of
1863 members. The democrats have ~ and
are independents with republican proclivi-
ties. The republican majority on joint
ballot 10 l2J
James Bell, the Scotch thread manufac-
turer and u member Of the syndicate that
built the yacht Thistle, arrived at New York.
Friday. 1t il said in yachting circles there
that Mr.. Bell has secured controlling inter-
est in the Thistle and came here to arrange
for another international yacht race.
Evidently some one 10 trying to cause Z
wreck on the Concord railroad as several
attempts have bee made lately to wreck
trains by placing distractions on the track
Thursday an engine from Portsmouth ran
over obstructions on the track. Had the
locomotive been lighter one a wreck
would have ensued.
Steamer Ems reports at New York that on
Sept. 2sth, lat. 80 deg, Ii sec north. long.
Is deg. "a sec. west, the steamer Elder N 1t
the Norwegian bark Fred in a sinking con
iition. The crew we're taken of well-nigh
exhausted. The captain of the Elder said
the bark must have sunk within ~ hours
after he hove in 81 lbt. She WAS wrecked in
a hurricane, Sept. 10.
James Draper, an overseer of the Nation,
Grange, Thursday issued the itinerary Of
visitors from the Eastern States to the meet
ing of the National Grange in Sacramento
Nov. lG. Tickets to Chicago from Bostor
will be SIS, from Chicago to San Francisco
and return 500. Tickets are good for si1
months. The itinerary gives every Oppor
tunity for sight seeing all along the route.
Frank H. March, residing in Wakefield
Mass. was arrested Tuesday evening. fo
embe zziing $3.50 from his sister-in-law
Mrs. Francis J. Parker. Although
March is charged with the en-
bezzlement of $3.50, il is stated tn
or eight thousand. Mrs. Parker placed al
her business affairs in March's hands. Ill
10 80 years Of age, married and has on'
child
Mail services from Ganaives, Hayd, 4
to Sep. 81, say Hsyti at last is settled dow
to rest at least for while. The election
for president has been postponed until suci
t me as delegates forming the electoral col
lege may appoint. 1t was thought befor'
the steamer sailed from Hayii that Edmon
Paul rival Of IIippolyte for presidenta
hoBors, would Withdraw and that the latte
would be unanimously elected The nv
con ,tituton will not differ materially frcr
| the old
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-12
DumPIin95
with
Royal Baking
Powder

No dessert is more delicious, wnoseeooe
md sppetizing than well.made duaph.G,
filed with the fruit Of the season: By -
use Of the Royal Baking Powder he osst =
always rendered light, hsky, tender - =
gsstible. Dumplings made with Il. bahed =
BOILED, will be dainty and wholesome, - ~
be eaten steaming hot with perfect iapURy.
RscEfvr r.-One quart n Sour: skssssh1 nsS9
4 sHr,s ssaspnuns o3Roysl Bshiss PSvAw aa!sGe
s.sspese u sai.: rsb u p;sss y -. = ~ q
- 6our; r. d hussss y usli ssissd, - dkal
k.sad % d. easi.ss.ey Il "a sses -: -
- pisum a 1sssA iss1s ssssxh - 49, 49,!
onasSap n = sppis fos esA9 hna = $3.50 visg
ecnnG. ~ hy d ss eastIss - ~ anna1 -
aIaa uss ~ fia y tssAR. nahs Z
In n receipts calling los erean q tagtng
a.d SOD. ssbatifute Roysl Daking rovda.
Leas eroable, nevw falls, nakss msse -.
asiag ~ vkoissoms food I'D ; n1ss -
nonieal. Royai Dskiag Powds = spenl
1sds ~ - h ~ prGpaFa1kso - - 1nol|
- nsss d1ns11e enoeGR ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-12
ARRIVE AT ALBANY
And Give Themselves Into Generous
Keeping.

ALnASY, N. Y, Oct. II.
Soon after eight the Pan. A American excur.
si,nists reached here, The party went ID
the hotel aud surrendered themselves 10 q
local committee. The streets we're throngcd
and red fire burned on we'll nigh every cor.
ner, buildings being illuminated.
They ~ere eacorted to City hall. where
they were welcomed by Mayor MAher, then
went to the capitol, which was brilliantly
illuminated. In the executive chamber.
Gov Hill received the party with speech.
At the conclusion Of Gov. Ilill's address,
Hon. John b. Henderson of Missouri spoke
in behalf Of the guests. Following per-
sonal greetings by Gov, Hill the party iu-
spected the Capitol buildings, after which
all went to the Fort Orange Club. The
party will remain over night and leave at
IL A. NJ. for Niagara Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-12
EVENLY MATCHED
And Exciting Heats at the York Breed
ere Races 2.34 Race Incomplete
After Five beats.
BIDDEroRp. Me-, Oct. IL.

BIDDEFoRD, Me-, Oct ii.
There was large atte tendance at the York
County Horse Breeders races at Saco this
afternoon. The bay geldiny. j. Y. g.,
owned in Sprnvale, won the SO class in
three straight heats; Qusker, owned in
Sprngvale, second, Walter s, owned in
Blddefor third. and Daisy, owned in Saco,
distanced. Best time. 2.43 IL.
The "a race was the most exciting ever
seen on the Ssco track. There were four
entries, all evenly matched. and five heats
were trotted without deciding n winner.
The deciding heat was postponed on account
of darkness until tomorrow. Blue John of
Saco, won two heats, John M. Of Biddesori,
two heats, and Edwin L. of Buxton, one
heat. Best time, 3.38.
Tomorrow, besides finishing this race, the
three minute and 2. 20 races are to be trotted
for purse Of 5000. The meeting promises
to be a great success despite the postpone
ment the early part of the week on account
of rain.
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WELCOME TIE NEGROES.
Mexico Probably viii Accede to the
Esta tabiishing OF a Colony " Them.

ST. LoJIs, Oct II.
Advices from Mexico say the bill to grant
concessions TO Henry c. Ferguson and VIM.
II. Ellis. two colored men from Texis who
propose to colonize laDds in the S ates of
Oaxaca. Guerrero, Vera Cruz, Michoacsn
and San Luis Potosi with negroes from
Texas and other American States, passed the
lower house of congress with but one dis
senting vote and has gone to the senate II
is believed the bill will pas. and be signed by
Presiden; Diaz Ferguson and Ellis expect
that 20, 600 negroes from Texas alone will
mvve TO Mexico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-12
SIDE SWITCH WAS opns
csuatsg . Collision ss nnchiasd y
which the Pssssnssss Gets sAakaDs
up-

kocKLAxD, Oct II.
Train for Portland lesv!ns here q s.l5
A. ~, two inmates after starting. without
warning To the passengsrs. vas
brought abruptly to seAndssilL Exsmina-
ton showed that side sviteh vas opened
and the train had run ou 70 il, striking haf
ear loaded sith granite 1t stove in the head
Of the engine. knocking OF the lantern and
thoroughly dsmollshiny the freight car into
which il ran.
Fortunately no one vas injured, but the
Passengers received = heavy shaking up.
The engine had it, front stove o6 and bad 70
hsse il psfched up with sheet iron and tin In
order TO complete its run. A. it va il vss
hard vork to keep steam up and the tfsia
vas an hour and q quarter late The Maine
Central detained its trains 70 - to bring sil
the passengers on the Knox & Lincoln to
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-12
ROASTED ALIVE.
Woman and Three Sons Burned to Death
With Their House.
The Husband Fooled with a Gas Stove
Which was Connected with an Oil
Well


BRADFORD, Pa, Oct. IL.
At Davis switch. a small village l3 miles
from this place, Patrick Daly's house was
burned last night. His wife and three sons,
aged 13, IL and 9.were roasted in the flames.
While the family were at supper
the father stepped to the cock of the stove to
turn of part Of the gas. He unintentionally
shut the throttle tight and on reversing it the
house filed with gas. An explosion follow
ed and instantly the entire house was in
flames, Three boys and mother fell pros
tratei en- the floor overcome by the heat and
q mes
All efforts to save the unfortunate in
mates we're futile The house was entirely
consumed in few moments. The gas pres
sure was very strong, pipe running direct
from a neighboring we'll to the cooking
stove, DAILY was severely but not fatally
burned about the head and face.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-12
FALSE REPORTS
Circulated About the 0rounded Steam
Or "Citv OF New YoIk.'' She Will
Float Safely When Lishtened.

New YORK, Oct. II.
President Cleme Mt Agrsom of the Inman
and In irrational steamship companies
states the rumors circulated about the ground
ing of the City of New York" are exagger-
ations OF misstaiemebts. II is untrue that
she sustained any damage by the ting boats
pulling her or any other cause. She lies
comfortably and when sufficiently lightened, ,
which work is going on rapidly, Will float off
into deep water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-12
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.
somerset Railroad Deal Denied-Ma
ters Connected with Prize Drills.

The convention OF the Maine W. c. T. U.
at Bar Harbor closed Thursday evening with
a very eloquent address by Mrs. Ssllie Chap
lin of South Carolina.
Next Monday afternoon at 3 O'Clock the
new steamer Portland" of the Portland
Steam Packet Company will be launched at
Bath. An excursion will run down from
Portland
An exhibition and competitive drill by
Companies A and B, Coburn Cadets,
Maine State College. is to take place in
Orono Town Hall Nov. 1st. Much interest
10 manif in the result.
A Skowhegsn paper reports a rumor cur
rent in that town that he Maine Central has
purchased the Somerset railroad. paying
5000 900 and assuming the cost Of the exten-
sion t, Solon and Bingham. On inquiry a,
the office of General Manager Tucker in
Portland Friday, it was learned that no such
deal had been made.
Russell Sage OF New York the millionaire
noted for his wealth but much more for hi,
penuriousness, has gone to st. John where
be is the defendant in suit brought by Col
J. n. Greene, of Bangor for $50 900. money
which Col Greene claimed that he used fol
the Grand Southern Railway. The result
of the case will be awaited with interest
At a recent meeting the Nesley Rfes vot
ed to invite the Montgomery Guar 10 Of Port
land as their guests at their ball in Novem
ber. Both CONT anies vii give exhibition
drills which embraces novelties. All hi
details have not been arranged and the date
remains to be set. but the boys are determine,
to make it . grand affair and there is no doub
tha, it will be.
| A unique team passed through Winn g,inl
I down river on the 9th inst. A t~o-wheeie'
vehicle. holding couple of truuks and 10
/ of household articles, and on . seat on th'
| trunks vas seated . woman with reins guild
| ing red and white steer harnessed Ike
| horse into her coach man walked benin
and . dog accompanied them. They ha
travelled 500 miles to Aroostook on the fetsr
trip
The other evening . Biddsfori ma
thought to have some sport with friend b.
burning bis neck with . cigar. he did 80
but instead of striking the euticle Of tn
neck of his intended victim he touched tn
collar which encircied il. Wilson's cola
Vas made of eelluloid and the instant III
FIRE touched il was ablaze, and before VII
son could tear it Cd blister, extending "a
around bis neck. had been raised. Toda
the victim sears bandage in lieu of col
lar and the perpetrator Of the joke 10 think
ing Of entering convent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-12
BRIG IN TROUBLE.
Wreckers Work the Vessel OF Chat
ham,


CHATHAM, Mass Oct. II.
A brig vas sighted anchored five miles
southeast Of Pollock Rip this NJ ring show
ing signals for assistance. Itwss b ssr.led by
wreckers. who worked the vase' M of
Chatham this afternoon. s;gnailed for tug,
ard proceeded slowly north with axe
crew aboard, appare 1tly leaking bs9lv and
is supposed to be tie brig Jane Adelaide
from Turks Island, but did not set her signal
letters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-12
CANADA's soLDIEAY.
Orders Received from the Buitish war
Once Produce 0susation.

MONTREAL, Oct. II.
An order has been received from the Brit
ish war office BY the commanders Of the mill
tary district Of Canada, directing them 10 -.
certain the fullest information regarding all
facilities for the transportation u troops
from one part Of the country to another, al
50 the number of horses available In each
district at short notice for military trans-
portation.
There 10 considerable excitement caussd iu
military circles and much consultation - to
the rcsson for this unexpected mandate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-12
HE TIRE W STONES
And Being "a bigger the oeorgians
Lynched Him.

WAY Cgoss, Ga, Oct. II.
VIM. Moore a negro train hand was taken
from the train at Jessuk by posse Of citi-
zens.
While passing that place Wednesday he
had some words with citizen and as the
the train pulled out he threw . stone which
struck a By stander.
A posse waited for his arrival yesterday
and taking him from the train strung him to
q tree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-12
Alnslt CsaqIels Wilkes Blood
1t PleetIoed Park.
Horses mat 7rot to Win at the oaco
uacss-Dasknsss etops the 2 - Race
Attss Five Heats.


New YoEK, Oct. IL.
The match race bet~een Belle Hamlen
and Harry Wilkes proved big drawing card
at Fleetwood Park today. The track vas
never faster.
First Heat Harry Wilkes had the pole
at the start, Belle Hamleu n short neck in
the van. Harry Wilkes soon took the lead,
ihe mare At the half being nearly two lengths
ahead. Rounding stretch they were nearly
nose and nose. The mare came under the
wire winner by an easy length Time.
80. l.05, l.4l l-3, l6 80.
Second heat. The start was devoid of
favor to either. Harry go, lead of nose,
but lost it and took Bellies dust to the wire.
Neither made a break At the eighth the
mare was three quarters Of a length in the
lead. Al the quarter there was IN change
Between there and the half Harry lessened
the space Of syliyht between himself and
the mare, coming up the hill neck and neck
In the stretch Andrews let Belle out and
won the heat and race in jog Time, .33,
| 06 IA, AZ \. 2.l9 II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-12
xAIhE DISPATCHES.
Poftland's PLAN Obtained Through a De,
cisiOn Of the Supreme Court.


PoRTLAsD, Oct. IL.
The case of the Lincoln National bank
ct al in equity Va. Portland ogdensbure
railway. has been decided by the supreme
court. When the mortgage was foreclosf
and the hew corporation Of the Portland
Ogdensburg railway was formed "a $40
shares Of the new stock were issued to the
city.
The minority bondholders claim that 1886
of those shares were illegally issued and
have petitioned court to restrain the issne Of
same. rhe decision of the court sustains
part of the issue amounting to sl55 $40,
and rssrans the issue of the remAinde
amounting to Sl27, $50. The effect of the
deci.iou IS to increase the income Of the city
by lease of this road to the Maine Central
Of little over $1,000 annually.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-12
Mechanic Falls Racss.

MECHANIC FALLS, Oct. IL.
The attendance Friday morning was good.
The colt race did not fiji. so the only sport
in the morning was the trial Of Gentleman's
driving horses. The following is a summa-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-12
Government Nayv Yards.

Secretary Tracy believes in the efficiency
of government navy yards for the building OF
war vessels. He says: 1.-The Maine, which
is building at the Brooklyn yard, will be
completed At cost inside the amount appro-
priated by Congress for her construction
(s2, $50, 900, )and as quickly as is ordinarily
done in private yards. 1 further expect and
believe that the two new cruisers. to be built
at the Brooklyn and Norfolk Navy Yards,
will be constructed inside of three years"