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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-26
SYNDICATE SALE
OF RumiOrd Falls & BuCk6eld
Railroad.
attempted Suicide With Sharp Hoop
Stare.
Senator Austin Declines His Nonina-
,iou for Coming Term.
{ spseiaI o lie Keaaebee Joarn.l. ]

Special 10 the keasebec journal.
KocgLAsD- Aug. 25.- Simon Jones of
North washinstoa. who has been insane
ssace ia4t fall aud sh) recsn,ly attempted
70 murder b.. daughter. trled 10 commit
suicils last seek. H. escaped from his
sstehsrs in some maHner aai made his way
to a neighbori1g cooper shop where he pro-
eaTel long sharp hoop save. This he
dsex across bs throat, indlcliag bai gash
four or 4 We ineAe, long, cutting the w.ni-
pips ami several small veins Medic ii
as,i.tsnce was summoned ami the wounds
dressed. lie IS now KEPT uader close ecu
fnemeLt
A third party rally j. 10 take place in the
Opera IIeUse in this city next Friday even
ing aud large att niance Is expected.
Gca Neal Da~ OF Portland and Voiaey b
Cushing OF Bangor are announced 10 adj
ircs. the meeting Music viii be furnished
BY ingrsh4nI, South Bani and the Bangor
G.ee cisb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-26

LITTLE FAtrs, n. Y, Aug. 25.-Today
cheese salss were: 3<353 b1xssT 3 4; 3 .3}s
at :; 1918 at : IA; l,l3s at i2; rs
commissions; go private dairy at 81 :
i-2. Tsenty six packages of creamery but.
ter sold AT % a % I-2, bulk %.
Urea, n. Y, Aug. 25--Cheese sales to-
dsy were; 400 boxes at ! IS; 5,i25 at
3 :: $50 at IS; $50 a, T.; l,2sO at .
8: so at : Ia $50 commission. TIE
market 80 higher and quiet Eighty pack
sges of creamery butter sold at -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-26
Congre ssman Stricken with Heart
Disease

Congressman Watson was about to entei
his csrriage at the hotel TO BE- driven 10 Il t
! capitol, when he was suddenly overcome
with heart disease, and died soon after be,
being carried into the hotel. Mr., Watson
represented the 27th Pennsy ylvsnis Distinct
and this death is the third that has taken
Place 10 the ranks of the Penusy ,ania del.
egstion this session. He WAS an elderly
man and has been in feeble health foi
some time past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-26

RocKLANp, Aug. % Thomas J, Lyons,
Ninal Havoc, bss been nominated by the
the republicans as . candidate for Repre-
sentative TO the Leg stature from the rep
re sentative district of VInal Haven, South
rhomasiun, Hurricane and North Haven.
The raviHg cltters strike at Clark's Is
lsni hqs been settici to TO the satisfaction
ot both piriies.
Yacht Mona Bosom. while getting IN Ter
Way ran ashore at Eastern Cove, knocking
hole in the hilge and tearing away the
st,ru of the keel. She was towed to the
South Marine railway for repairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-26
Knigh,s May Boycott N. Y. Central

Nhw loHK Aug ~ 1t was avcrt, i
tonight that the ntxt move of the Kuigli-
probably would be TO boycott the n y.
Central road, IN which ease the interstate
commerce commission would undoubtedly
be requested TO investigate the matter aud
proceed against Pouderly, the general e,-
ecutiye board and the master workmen of
the district aud local assemblies of the
Knights of Labor, under the national con-
srirAeY Inv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-26
rrotters Arriving at Livermore Fails.

LrvrRNoRE FAILS, Aug. 25 The pros
peets are good for the opening of the An
ir' scoggjl Coun y Fair at Evergreen Park,
TUESDAY,. over one huGdrei of Maine
sFtediest oquiass are already On the
oands. Nine carloads, valued st over
si0o 900 arrived tonight, incl iding War
rsnar. full hr thsr to Sunol. > io4, ard
the famous thret-S esr-old Palm The ey-
hlhition building ard stock pens are rsPid.
ly filing up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-26
SUPREME COUNCIL
Scores Webb, Praises PoVderly
But Cannot Do More.
Discharged Employees Preparing Proofs
Why Dismissed.
Powdsfly Examines Them and SAYS
They Discharged Without Cause.

ALBASG, y. Y, Aug. 25.-Af,er general
executive board of tbs knights of Labor,
had tskeg q recess this afternoon. Seerc-
tary Hayes said la the conference this
morning nearly all the discharged men
were present as delegates. and ten were
prepared With proofs 10 show that the r,a-
son for their discharge was becsuse they
were knights Of Labor. They showed that
until their connection With the knighi,
there were no known charges of dsuaken-
ness, insubordirstion or incompeIt ney
a. giinst them. The cases Of the other DIS
chsIged men. who are Eot delegates anl
consequently could rot be admitted 70 the
conference, will be investigated later
Powdsriy said he Thought the men had
Just reasons for going Oal on strike. His
personal Investigation of the cause fer the
discharge of several mea satisfied him they
were discharged for the sole reason Of be
ing KNIGHTS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-26
Ship No More Brick To New York
Owing To Boycott.

Nsw YoRE, Aug. 25.-The executive
committee of the brick msnufacturers az
socsiion met here today. 1t trsus2ired
that - per cent. Of ell manufacturers on
the Hudson and in New Jersey had signed
a contract formulsei by the association
rot - sbio any more bricks to New York
and Brooklyn until the boycott was raised
on Verplsnck yards that wa Instituted by
the union. The remaining per cent. yer.
bslly agreed to the contract
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-26

BAE HAaBog, Aug. p Mrs. George
Pendletou Bowler, who ha. spent several
Years IN Europe. has returnsdto to Bar Har-
Dor, and is occupying the Fox cottage on
Eagle Lake road
Charles How and Mr.. og len while dtv-
log up Main street today run over the
young son of Freeman Smith, who was
crossing the sire 1. The boy wss carried
home, having sustained quite Sc ious injur-
les llox AID Ogden did all IN their power
!or hun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-26

NEw BEDFORD. Mass, Aug. 25.-Three
incsndisry fires have been started IN this
city siassssstufday night, but al were ex-
tlrgaished without much tsmsze-
lst;Ie after midnight a fire vas oiscov-
cred ia tie large cooper chop Of Thomas
Luce. at the foot Of Fillmore street. The
buillips and Contents are practically to al
loss. The estimated loss 10 $4,000 or
$1,000. Il is undoubtedly incendiary and
the fifth inside of three days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-26
email Pox Rigiog IN Tozss

SAN ASroxIo. Ts1a'. Aug. % There
are dozen eases OF small pax 10 The city.
The outbreak ~s- ycry sudden and Va, on
" reported 10 the health authorities yester-
day.
Waco, Tex Aug. q Small poK pre-
ytils to an siarmnf extsnt in This city.
SANITARY guard, have been sps.ched her,
70 take charge of the patients.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-26
Blaze st Blth.


Especial to the kennehec Journal.
Barn, Aug. p This sfteraoon a small
i,e caught at the NeE England shipysrd's
stable, but wss soon extingdished before
rpueh damage was done, The Gre depart
ment responded quickly. The damage
amounted 70 about $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-26
Questioned by Powderly.

Al the afternoon conference of the GEE
eral Executive Bosil and D. \ si6, the
,went, men " no were discharged were al
tive 10 the causes which they though. led
10 their dismissal The close of the que :
ti0Bing failed 10 Disclose, except in single
instance. that any eaascs set forth by the
officials of the Central could have been
grounds for the Il schsrg6 of the men.
They claimed that many facts are
brought out which teud TO show that ihes :
wholesale discharges were the result of a
preconcertsd plan to drop all ihe prom,-
nert leaders in the circle OF knights
Posderly had been charged thst the X
of l.. was '1oreign organization" and
this strike Was the result OF lis msehins
t.ons. He asked all delegates present who
were both under the American flag TO stand
up. Sixty seven delegates arose; whoa
those born abroad was asked to rise, ten
responded, Men were asked what sort OF
persons we're iliipg the places ON the Cen
iral roal as lar a, he knew personally
The general tenor of their sea
timert = va. that their place, were
mostly fllld by former employees who were
discharged f0r il competency, iatoSic alton
and dishontS'v. \ resolution WAS adopted,
calling upon the State Board Of Arbtra-
ton 10 order prompt invest CATION of the
existing difficulties, sa' Jog that the strikers
were resdy and anxious FOR one. The Sec
retary informci bevln that meeting Of
the Board hal been called for Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-26
Jordan Marsh q Co. Forcloss on
Mill Property.

ROCKVILLE, Conn, Aug. 25.-Jordsr,
Msrsn & Co, Bostoa. instituted suit today
20 foreelose 4 $4,000 mortgage On the
Windermere mil propsry. ~isdermsre,
Coma. The mill has recently been operated
by Peram Mtg Co., New York, r. ID.
Blake & Co. Agpu.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-26
BROTHERHOOD AND LEAGUE.
T8D BROTHERHOOD.


At Boston
Innings. 1884 456 SO
Boston, n2D o \ o J. .
! Chicago, 90 . o | o. /
Hts, Boston, Z; Chicag), &. Error,
Boston, o Chicago. 3.
At Philadelphia -
Innings, I23t 7S9
| rhilsielpha, 20 | 90 ! 2 o. q
! Cleveland, 90 / 90 | y o. 2
| His, Philadclphia, .; Cleveland II. Ef.
rprs- Pbia iclpha, Cleveland, I. But
fiueton and Cross; Bascley and Bronoan
At New York -
| Innings l234 s 78y
! Pittsbnrg, 0Ol 90 OK q
New YORK. o. 2 % o o. 3
ITit'. New York, 3 Pit sburg, r. T.
rors, New York, .; Piitsburp, G. Gran,
aad Ewing; Staiey and Quinn.
At Brooklyn
! Innings, ] 2 - 5 6 7s9 9I0Il ~
| Brooklyn, o 2 q 0 0 2 90 0 o. 7
Buffalo, 1000 0O0I 0 0 O. Z
Ilt'. Brooklyn, li; Buffalo, 10. Error,
| Brooklyn, 6; Buffalo, g. Soyders am
| Cook; Gum ngham ard Msck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-26
6YmpathY From TeIrc Haute

TERRE HATE Ind. Aug. 25.-Secre
tery Debs say there will be no strike. At
six o clock this evening message was sent
by the council of railway employes TO Pow
derly at Albany: The Supreme Council
adjourned this afternoon after considering
the strike in ell its details, You will note
the report of cur deliberations in tonight :
i sns' ches. which 1t is hoped will meet
your approval. The council is unsrimou-
in endorsing your position and the grand
executive board most earne'tly hopes that
the right vhich you are chsmploning in the
great cor flict on the New York Genital
fDey finally and pow erfully prevail"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-26

sanaroGA, N.Y-, Aug. 25-5l furfong..
G9ldssop VOC : .ins liza Mile and half
ard furioag, Fi5od Tide won: time Sc.
Nile. Cesii g. woa; time, 03t six fur
longs, Gsp,ey Qssen wen; time. ! lei
Nile a-d 20 ya'ts, Birthday Won; tine,
i-5It.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-26

Special to tia keanebee Journal.
RocKLASp, Aug. % -Tha Rocklani.
again suffered defeat 'oisy st the hands
of the Boston 6rays They we're ouibEte-i
and ou,felled Score TO s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-26
Councils Declsion What PowdcIly
Expected.

ALnAH,, n. T., Aug 25,--Powd 'Ily re
fused to Ia X about The Teire IIauie de-
cision tonight, except to say that be never
expected a general strike. All he erDect"I
hal been accomplished BY the Board. Tn,
strike WAS not failure, and the Sir kei,
waul win
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-26
Free Postal Delivery System Extend.

The Senate committee on postal affairs
today decided to extend the free delivery
system TO apply to cities of 5000 inbab
tants or ct cs where postal r ceipts amount
10 IS Coo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-26
Ls,k gtopped-Procseds to Eastpor,

VSyYAsD HAvEs, Ma,s Aug 25.--Tbe
lssx 10 the schooner g. u. N,ghtiagals yss
i,caied io the vessels counter snd stopped.
without expense. She proceede to Eas :
p5ft to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-26

Both the method and results when
syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and reircshing 10 the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly o. the Kidneys,
Liver and BoWcI, clcansrs the sys
kum eGoctually, dispels colds. head
'N.hes aud fevers aud cures habilual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy of iis kind ever pro.
duced. pleasing to the taste and ne
ccptable 10 the stomach, prompt in
It's action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared Only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it The most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in Doe
and 81 bottles bY all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it ON hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FjG SYRUP co.
SAY fRisCisCG c4t.
toWSWfllE. EY, hsH YORK, NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-26
Ensish Labor Leader Burns Speaks.

LoNpoN, Aug. a5.--Thc famous John
Burns. hut recently the great English labor
leader is reported ss saying regarding the
refus Al Of the Brotherh nod Locomotive En.
siueefs 10 assist the Knights of Labor In
the gteAt New York rentral strike;
II predict shat II the Chief of tie
Rrolhcthoui allows Powdorly To be over
thrown the engineers will suffer most. Can
they rot Tee that when caIitsisis have,
with th' ss'Stnuce of the brotherhood, de
sirny,d the Knights, the cspitslists will neat
turn upon the engineers, aud that they,
without the nss Stance that that body migbt
athersise have been able to give them, will
be- forced ta snceunb.'
ode of the principal reasons that led me
To devote myself 10 the labor cau,c In Eng
land vas this same want OF sympathy
among Irkingmen with each other. Ton
years ago there was as much difference In
caste betsten carpenter or an engineer
and m unskilled lshorer as exists lctwecn
a member of the House of Lords and n
member of u ,cstry, and the principal rcs-
son that the recent sttlkeE here have been
successful is that all branches OF skilled
and unshl led labor have come to recognz,
each other as brothers ! have helped To
bring shout thfse conditions. sni II was by
asitaurg for the unskiilod laborer.
80 that he clulI hold up hi, head
among his fellow-workcr. aud that the
,killed l,borer might be- forced to recog-
pize the influence and Importance of the
other IN the struggle that concerns one as
deeply rs the other.
Il should like nothing better" sail
Burus earnestly in conclusion than TO
stand shoulder 10 shoulder with Powdcrly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-26
Methods. Camp Meeting at Ncstn-
port.

BElFasr, AGg. IS The 4lst snruas
Methodist Episcopsl camp meeting s,
Northport began today with far attn
dance. An excursion came from Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-26
WEDDING CARDS

The Ksnnsbse journal Job department.
ts splsnsiiaiy equipped for doing all
kinds Of wedding printing, announce
ments, Invitations. cards, etc, Tn the
i.tess and most approved styles IL has
done an enormous amosnt cfthis class
ef work daring the past year. It's or
ders con,tng frem all parts OF the
state. No better work In this line was
ever done In the state. with the eosntnE
year, its facilities for this kind Of work
VIII he ssill further Increased, among its
latest shings being = beautiful hair nns
sc1aP-syps by which Il h enabled 10
initiate engraved work 30 closely thai
vary fsw can detect the dfnsrsnes'
Terms reasonable. Send for prices and
sanplss -
DuRI.EI6H = FLINT,
0efo9 .AufNssn- Maine.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-16
FEELS HIS LOSS KEENLY.
Walker Blaine Indispensable to His
Father in the State Department..


Father in the State Department.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Is. - Secretary
Blaine feels the loss of his eldest son
even more than a father, for Walker
Blaine was his fathers right arm in
the department Of state, even as William
Hendry Prescott was his left arm. 1t shows
how Secretary Blaine depended on these
two to say what is well understood here
that he would not have taken the portfolio
of state IL he had not known that he
could command their services, and now that
Walker Blaine is dead it hardly seems pos
sible that Secretary Blaine can long con
tinue at the head of the state
department without incurring another at
tack of paralysis
Secretary Blaine has never fully re-
covered from the attack he had abroad.
He has been and is but shadow of his
or courage. He has devoted himself
chiefly to preserving his health
from further losses. He has left
the politics of the state department largely
to Walker Blaine and the diplomacy largely
to Trescott Day after day he has given
less than an hour to his duties in the de-
partment, and when he has given more
time it has been to signing his name or
listening to senators and representatives
The very few diplomatic ventures of this
administration have had less attention from
the Secretary of State than would seem
credible to anyone not familiar with what
has been going on in the department of
state since March. In all that has been
done there Walker Blaine has been simply
invaluable to his father. He has seen the
multitudinous "Blaine man." he has con-
ferred with ministers and consuls,
he has looked after claims and
claimants, he has written dispatches, in
structions and addresses and has seen that
the newspapers we're supplied with infor-
nation. Trescott's tine has been so much
taken up with the pan-Americans that for
several months Walker Blaine has really
had to run the state department alone, for
the three assistant secretaries, all admirable
men, have no administrative ability.
This incessaut aud trying work would
itself have broken down a stronger consti-
tuition than Walker Blaine. His health,
always delicate, had to stand, however, the
further strain of social life, which he per-
sistently pursued. Handsome, witty and
charming in his manners, he was in constant
demand at the clubs, at dinners and all
social gatherings. He was going all the time
No wonder that he has, sbroken down and
gone to bed several times. Noswonder that
when this last great strain came he sue
| ,1p1ha1
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-16
PoRTUGAL's NEW GOVERNMENT.
It Announces that it Will Uphold the
Right of the Nation.

Right of the Nation.
LISBON, Jan. 15.-In the Chamb>~ of
Deputies to-day, Senior Pimental said: 'The
government has taken office In a grave
emergency. Portugal has right on her side,
but Great Britain has might. Tho govern
ment will uphold the right of the nation.
Never losing sight of the nations honor, it
will protect its interests SO far as possible,
and its dignity absolutely. 1t will maintain
the best possible relations with all the
other powers.n
Senior Pimental then introduced the min
isterial programme, including various re-
forms, and said: "The ministers will not
demand support Of the majority, as they
are aware it cannot be given"
Senior Beirao, minister of Justice, said:
'tThe majority is without confidence in the
political theories of the ministry, but will
loyalty aid it in the settlement Of all prob
lens involving the honor and dignity Of
the country"
STUDENTS DEMONSTRATIONS.
A deputation of students from Coimbra
arrived here to-day. They paraded the
streets with the Lisbon students, and went
in a procession to the ministerial residence
and presented an address to Senior Pimental.
The excitement is rapidly wearing itself out
and the city is becoming calm.
BRITISH DECORATION RETURNED.
The Duke of Palmetto. captain Of the
kipg's guard, has sent TO the British legation
the Crimean medal received by him while
serving in the British army.
A BRITISH FLEET IN THE TAGUs.
There is an enormous agitation here to-
dav because of an announcement in the
papers of the arrival of British fleet in the
Tagus, and the departure of Mr.. Glynn
Petre, the British minister. tomorrow.
Nothing is known Of this at the British
legation.
sERPA PINTo's PHOTOGRAPHS.
Mai Serpa Pinto's photographs are selling
at premium. In front of the Necessidas
palace an altar has been erected and sur
mounted by portrait OF Maj Pinto, and
decorated with scrolls bearing the words,
mo surrender of Shire or Nyassaland, )"
etc. Passers-by are asked to subscribe to
buy sword of honor for Pinto.
ENGLAND's DEMANDS.
BERLIN, Jan. 15.-The Kreuz Zeitung
is informed that Lord Salisbury has not
only demanded from Portugal satisfaction
and reparation for OUT ages against English
authority in Africa, but has Furthermore
insisted upon some guarantee against rep
etition Of such high-handed proceedings as
those of Maj. Pinto. which. it is now be-
lieved, were deliberately planned before the
Portuguese home government and the au-
thorities at Quillimane.
FEAR REPUBLICAN ACTIVITY.
LONDON, Jan. 16, 8 A. Mt is reported
that several European statesmen friendly
to England have expressed to the Marquis
the Portuguese dispute will afford a pre-
text for republican activity in Spain and
Portugal that will endanger the monarchies
there
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-16
TO IMPROVE THE NAVY.
THE BOARD OF POLICY's RECON-
MENDATIONS.

Plans for Constructing % New Yes
sells of Various Types Secretary
Tracy Submits His Views to the
House Naval Committee - Designs
for Improved War-Ships.
WASHINGTON. Jan. ia special meet
ing Of the Senate committee on naval
affairs was held to-day to hear the views of
the naval board of policy, appointed last
summer by Secretary Tracy to formulate
and report plan for the building of a
navy to be commensurate with the dignity
and power of the nation. Commodore
McCann, president of the board, Capt.
Sampson and Naval Constructor Gatewood
did most of the talking. They approved
in general terms the bill introduced by Sen
ator Hale authorizing the President to have
constructed eight battle ships of from 1900
to 10000 tons each, two armored coast de-
fense vessels, three gunboats 800 to 1900
tons each, and five first-class torpedo boats.
THE PLAN OF THE BOARD.
The policy board, in their report to the
secretary, will recommend the construction
of 90 vessels of different types and sizes
these will be built, according to the plan of
Jue DOdEu, III lOuEletn years, anu VIII COSb,
together with their maintenance during
fourteen years, S2S0,00O,000. They say the
cost of the maintenance of a fleet of vessels
such as they propose would be only one
fourth that OF keeping up the same number
of old style vessels.
Secretary Tracy was before the House
naval committee to-day to give expression
to his views concerning the navy. In sub
stance. he said that the time has come when
this country should build some fighting
vessels of the first order. Already we have
made quite an advance in naval construc-
tion, and have built some cruisers that
have proved to be very useful ships; but we
should begin to build some armored fight
ing vessels (he did not undertake to say how
many as large as the depth of water in our
harbors and other conditions which prevail
in this country permit, and Of the most
powerful types.
DESIGNS FOR VESSELS.
The secretary had with him some designs
| prepared by the McCann board, which en-
bodied his views of the kind Of ships we
should build They were not marked out
in absolute detail or sufficient data TO in
| form the committee as to their general
| type and probable efficiency. One of tn ese
vessels is to be Of 1850 tons, and her plan
presents some remarkable figures, which
may be more clearly understood by
the nonprofessional reader from the
statement of the results they are expected
TO give, namely, speed of between twenty
one and twenty-three knots an hour, ability
to cruise 10000 miles on one coal supply,
guns equal to anything afloat, and bat
| terry so arranged as to enable the fire of the
| entire armament to be concentrated upon
any point of the horizon.