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An exchange remarked a week or two ago that al. three of the Pine Bluff papers were in the hands of the devil. And it might be added that there are other things in Pine Bluff with winch that ubiquitous in- dividual seems to have much to do. -Dardenell P.-D.
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ATTENTION, OLD SOLDIERS
J. Ed Murray Camp to Hold an Im- portant Meeting Monday
 Night.

On Monday night meeting cf unusual interest will be held at the Court House by the members of the J Ed Murray Camp, Confederate Veterans.
 At this meeting the annual cleo tion of officers of the Camp will take place, and other important business transacted, and it is earnestly de- sired that every member of the Camp be present.
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NEWS BRIEFS.

Friday night Internal Revenue Collectors raided aniIlicit still opera ted by moonshiners in Crawford Comfy. The moonshiners escaped but the atill, il big one, and about 1900 gallons of mash and beer, was captured.
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There is great complaint made about the manner in which boys conduct themselves at the First Methodist Church during services on sunday nights. In future, if they do not behave themselves, some of the lads will be arrested on the charge of disturbing public worship.
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Senator Hanna has replied to the request of the State Arbitration Commissioners, asking his assis- tanee in settling the coal miners strike. His response is that he would be glad to cooperate in a settlement and that representa- tive of his was now on the ground ready to act and forward settle ment
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WILL REPORT MONDAY.
The Conference Committee on the
 Tariff Has Agreed.
Specialize the Graphic.

WASHINGTON, July 17.-Ihe confer ence committee has at last agreed to make the long-delayed report on the tariff bill. This report will he made Monday. The schedule adopted by tae House on sugar will he un- changed
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Miss Ida Dreyfus, who has been the guest of the Newman family for some weeks, and who is very at tractive and sprightly young woman left for her home in Pine Bluff, yester- day aftefnoon.-H Helena World.
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INDIAN FAMINE SUFFERERS.
The Christian Herald Again Comes
 to Their Relief.
Special 10 the Graphic.

Special 10 the Graphic.
 NEW YORK, July 1a.-The Christian Herald has forwarded another re- mittance of S50000 to the India famine sufferers.
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Miss Winnie Davis, daughter of Che President of the Confederate States, will be invited 10 be present at the dedication exercises, which will take place in Chicago the 22nd inst, under the auspices Of the Com fedcrate Association of Chicago.
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Wives and Daughters Arrested

ALTOONA, Pa. July 17.-Today officers arrested forty women, wives and daughters of striking miners, and placed the charge of rioting op- posite their names.
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STRIKERS REINFORCED.
Five Thousand More to Go Gu
 Monday.

Special to the Graphic.
 ElKHoRN, W. Va, July l7.-Fully five thousand miners in this vicinity will join in the strike Monday. There is much excitement here.
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A jail delivery occurred at Texark- ana Friday night, when seven negroes made their escape.
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It is said that President Mckinley will appoint T. V. Powderly to be Commissioner General of Immigra- ton to succeed Mir. stump.
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A correspondent of the Indiana polls Sentinel has been inyestiga- ting the condition Of the Indiana miners, and he finds them in de- nlnrable condition.
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The Japanese Legation at Wash ington denies that an alliance, offensive and defensive has been formed by the governments of Spain and Japan against the United States.
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Prof. Andree has left the Island of Tromsoe, Norway, in his balloon. rIe made q successful ascent Sunday, and when last seen the balloon was sailing northward at the rate of twenty miles an hour
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Mr. L. E. Austin is quite sick at his home on Lakeside.
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The seventh Annual Shooting Tournament of Arkansas State Sporlamcn's Association begins to. and will continue three
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
GIFT TO KANSAS CITY.
William Askew Donates Ground on Which
VIII he Erected a Convention Hail.

William Askew Donates Ground on Which
VIII Re Erected Convention Hail.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, March 3.--Kansas
City is to have fine public building
to be used as an auditorium for ma
tional and state conventions, public
entertainments and expositions, with
seating capacity of at least 10000
The building is to cost at the least es-
innate 1000, and will more probably
be erected at a cost of nearly $3.50. 900.
One of the city's greatest needs, a
hall of this character, is now Ger.
tain of erection. This has been
brought about through the generosity
of one of Kansas City's Oldest and
bestknown residents. William Askew,
who has given to the people of the city
tract of ground 922 x2sO feet in ex-
tent at Seventh street, Lydia avenue
and Grove street, to be used for this
purpose. The offer was made yester-
afternoon at the joint meeting of the
directors of the Priests of Pallas and
the Commercial club. The gener-
GUS gift was accepted with a rising
vote of thanks at the meeting of the
Commercial club last night at which
the Priests of Pallas directors were
present.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
A PASTOR ARRESTED.
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
The international Monetary Conference
and the Qualifications Bills Passed.

The international Monetary Conference
and the Qualifications Bills Passed.
WASHINGTON, March 3-The senate
yesterday passed the bill for an inter
national monetary conference, after
two hours of animated debate. This is
the final legislative stage Of the bill,
and it now goes to the president Mr..
Teller, Of Colorado, referred to the
choice OF Mr.. Sherman as secretary Of
state and Mr.. Gage as secretary Of the
treasury as indicating that the incom-
ing administration would not be in
sympathy with an international mon
etary conference or agreement. The
joint resolution for the prevention
OF the introduction and spread OF
contagious and infectious diseases
into the United States was passed.
House bill regulating fraternal ben
ehciary societies, orders or associations
in the District of Columbia was also
passed. The Notifications bill was
afterwards taken up and passed.
Mr.. Dockery, Of Missouri, at the
opening Of the house session asked for
an inquiry into the reason why past
presidents had been ignored in the
location of the platform upon the east
ern terrace of the capitol, where Me-
Kinley will be inaugurated, entirely
In front of the senate wing Under
the rules it was referred to the com
mittee.
During a lull after reconvening, Mr.,
Dalzell, Of Pennsylvania, made a half
hours speech in reply to Mr.. McMil.
Inns attack on Justice Shiras, of the
United States supreme court, few
weeks ago, when the Tennessee mem
Der made some very caustic comments
on the justice for his reversal of posi-
ton of the constitutionality of the in
come TAX decision. Mr.. Dalzell paid n
high tribute to the justice, whom he
described as "high-minded, honora-
Bile, scholarly and accomplished gen.
tleman and righteous Judge" The other
side was granted 80 minutes to re-
ply and McMillin took the floor with
the statement that all the reasoning,
sophistry and eloquence could not rid
the situation Of the plain facts. lie
still insisted vigorously that in the
first decision the court stood four to
four and on the second five to three,
and that Justice Shiras had reversed
his position. 1.-THE gentleman dare not
deny II nor dare the justice himself
deny it, said Mr. McMillin.
Mr.. De Almond, of Missouri, who
participated in the original attack, fol.
lowed with a bitter speech. A few
more of such defenses Of Justice
Shiras as the house had listened to,
said he, in opening, would leave the
justice in a deplorable condition. Mr..
no Almond was exceedingly eanstio
and was frequently applauded by his
side of the house. This closed the in
cident.
The house unanimously voted that
Mr.. Black, Of Georgia, whose seat was
contested by Thomas L. Watson, the
late populist candidate for vice presi.
dent, is entitled TO the seat
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
Demands Of the Powers.

VIENNA, March 3.-The powers have
agreed to present their demands to
Greece in two notes. The first Of these
notes will demand that Greece evacu-
ate Crete within six days and the sec.
ond will convey intimation that the
powers will resort to coercive measures
If the demands are not complied with.
At the suggestion Of Lord Salisbury
Turkey will be requested to withdraw
the Turkish troops in Crete to the
fortresses. The notes Of the powers
will probably be presented to the
Greek and Turkish governments at
Athens and Constantinople to-day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04

CHARGES OF BRIBERY.

l
Kansas State senators Allege Open Al.
tempts ct Corruption on the Stock Yard
Bills.
TOPEKA, Kan, March 3.-When the
senate met yesterday the stock yards
bills were taken up under special or
der, Kings bill TO license stock yards
and fixing maximum rates being first
considered. When 1t had been read
Hanna moved that all after the enact
ing clause be stricken out and offered
an a substitute his own bill, which
seeks 10 place the stock yards under
the supervision Of the state railroad
commission with power to fix maxi
mum charges
Senator Jumper opposed the substi-
tute, and In heated speech said that
charges Of corruption by the stock
yards lobby had been freely made and
said that senator's who voted for the
substitute would vote as the stock
yards company wanted them to.
Then A. j. Titus, Of Harper county,
caused great sensation by declaring
in his quiet way that he had been ap-
preached with an offer Of 81, 900 II he
would vote for the Hanna substitute.
He said: This morning while in my
chair | was approached by man and
offered $1,000 for my vote for the
Hanna bill. | understand other SEN
ators had the same experience. | can
name the man If you say so and will
do IT, There were cries for Titus to
name the man. Flourishing a card
upon which there was printed
name, he exclaimed, rising on his
tiptoes and looking toward the
gallery: "The mans name Is R. ).
Boyd and | desire to have him ar
rested by the sergeant-at-arms Of this
senate If it is possible" There were
a half dozen seconds and Lieut.. Gov.
Harvey put the question. 1t carried
unanimously and the lieutenant-gov-
ernor Immediately ordered warrant
issued for Boyd's arrest
Before the sergeantat-arms had gone
in quest of Boyd, Jumper arose and
said. 81 demand the arrest Of AL
Tucher, OF Ottawa, for attempted
bribery" A warrant was then
issued for Tucher's arrest A
few minutes later the sergeant-at-arms
secured Tucher's arrest. Tucher is q
q farmer, and has been q populist ever
since the party was organized. Boyd
claims to be from Kentucky.
The senate held q session last night
to try Tucher, and after hearing his
story, decided TO release him. Boyd
has not yet been arrested.
The Hanna substitute was defeated,
Is to 2S. The bill was then passed, %
to s. and was sent to the governor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
sIcycLEs IN GERMANY.
More Wheels VIII Be Sold There This Year
Than Ever Before,

More Wheels VIII Be Sold There This Year
Than Ever Before.
WASHINGTON, March S.-Germany's
bicycle business in 1897 is to beat all
previous records, says United States
Consul Monaghan, at Chemnitz, in .
report to the state department. Great
preparations are being made to meet
enormous demands. Many Of the fac
tories that failed last year TO meet
demands have doubled their capacity
and output. Many Of the larger con-
Germs will deliver from 20, to 5000
wheels. The consul says there Is q big
business to be done by any American
company that will place neat, light
and substantial wheel on the German
market at from $50 to 875-a 500 wheel
cannot be sold.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
Mr.. M'kINLEY'S CHURCH.
The Foundry Methodist Will Be the Next
Nn Presidents Place Of Worship.

The Foundry Methodist Will Be the Next
o Presidents Place Of Worship.
WASHINGTON, March S.-The ques-
ton as to what church President Nc
Kinley will attend during the the com.
ing four years has been settled in
favor of the Foundry Methodist Epis-
copal church. at Fourteenth and G
streets. Both the Foundry and
the Metropolitan were anxious
for this distinction and both
churches had had Populations in
Canton in the past few weeks, but Mr..
Mckinley has announced his intention
Of returning to the Foundry, where he
worshipped during his last term in
congress The Foundry is within easy
walking distance Of the white house
and he objects to making use of his
carriage on Sunday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
Municipal Elections In Iowa.

Dies MONIES, Ia, March SELECTIONS
were held yesterday in all towns Of
1000 or over in Iowa, except Des
Moines, Davenport, Dubuque, Keokuk
and Glenwood. Party lines were not
closely drawn, the issues being entire
ly of local nature. At Creston the
democrats won and at Elder anti-cur-
few aldermen were chosen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04

FoRT LEAvENwoRTH, Kan, March 8.
Through the watchfulness of Hans
Anderson, aguard at the federal prison,
well-planned movement of two pris-
oners to escape was discovered last
evening, one of them being ]. c.
McKibbin, who was detected some
time ago in an attempt to make coun-
terfeit money in the photograph gal
lery of the prison.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
Commission Company Falls.

ST. LOUIS, March S.-The Swart7
Bros Commission Co, made an assign
ment yesterday. The assets consist Of
stocks, bonds. notes, accounts and
grain sacks They are placed at $780,
900. Those not hypothecated, how.
ever, amount to but $1,000. The as.
signment caused no surprise and was
but little discussed on change,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
A STORE LOOTED.
Daylight Burglars Make Haul at Q
Jewelry Store.
SUSPECTED Of HIS RIVALS DEATH.
An Oklahoma Farmer Drowned in Arkan-
~ River WHINE Trying to Save His
Child--A Pastor Arrest ID
for Abduction.

PAoLA, Kan, March S.--The jewelry
store Of z. Freeman was robbed OF 1856
gold rings, IS gold watches, two trays
Of watches, chains and necklaces and
some rings set with diamonds and
opals which were displayed in the
window AT noon Mr.. Freeman and
Mr.. Rawson. agent Of several express
companies, whose office is in the jew
elry store, went to dinner and locked
the front door. One OF the express
messengers went in the store at 1875
and found it had been thoroughly loot
ed. The robbers, for there were two
OF them, were seen in the store about
this time, but nothing was thought Of
1t. They did not break in, but un-
locked the door.
SUSPECTED OF HIS RIVALS DEATH.
EVANSVILLE, Ind, March 3.--Nicho-
las Trautvetter, u l9-year-old farmer
boy, was found lying in the road dead
near this city with three bullet holes
through his head and one through his
body. He had left home in buggy,
accompanied by another young man,
Intending to call upon young lady.
Robert Moore has been arrested
charged with the crime. Trautvetter
and Moore were suitors Of Miss Phoebe
Scheik. Trautvetter had been with
Miss Scheik and was on his way home
when shot to death. As Trautvetter
traversed the country road Moore
Joined him. Moore claims that some
unknown person shot Trautvetter
from ambush. Moore then fastened
home and told his story to his father,
who aroused the neighborhood and
then sought the murdered man.
A FATHER AND HIS CHILD DROWNED.
PERRY, Ok, March 3.-John II. Dore-
man, a farmer living northeast Of here,
was drowned in the Arkansas river,
with his six-months-old babe. Dore-
man was crossing the river with his
wife and two children in buggy and
Struck duicksand. The buggy went
down and the mother dropped her in
FAINT. 1t sank In the sand and the
father was drowned in trying to
save It,
'0N A PASTOR ARRESTED.
CHICAGO, March 3.-Rev. M. A. Hamp-
ton, former pastor of the Christian
church at Mattoon, ILL.,, was arrested
on specific charge Of abduction pre-
ferred by Miss Ruth Macakron, the 49,
year-old daughter OF prominent
furniture dealer of Mattoon, and for
mer member Of his congregation.
Hampton denies the accusation against
him, and says he will be completely
indicated when his side of the story
is heard in court.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
Suit for Heavy Damages.

MEXICO, Mo-, March "a S42, 200
damage suit has developed out Of the
celebrated Wade-Ringo case, which
was decidedrby the United States su-
preme court. The Ringo heirs ask that
amount on various claims of damage.
The bondsmen will fight this suit to
the last ditch. The case has caused
considerable hard feeling in Mexico.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
A Brutal Father Sentenced.

MCPHERSON, Kan, March S.-William
Holmgrem, charged by his wife with
assaulting his ten-yearold daughter,
December 10, and who fed to Texas
and was captured month later by
Sheriff Zimmerman and brought back,
was arraigned before Judge Simpson,
pleaded guilty and was sentenced to
the penitentiary for ten years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
Two Thousand Moslsms Massacred.

PARIS, March IA dispatch from
Canea to the Eclair says: II Is reported
here that 1900 Moslems in the fortress
at Selino have been massacred by the
Christian insurgents. The Moslems
here are furious over the news and
threaten to attack the foreign consul
lates to protect which an additional
force Of marines has been landed by
the various powers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04

WASHINGTON, March S.-The state
department has been informed that
diplomatic relations between Vene-
zuela and Great Britain, which were
interrupted some years ago, have been
restored, and that Juan Petrie, the
present Venezuelan minister to Ger
many, has been transferred to Great
p,.itaiu
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04

BRYAN, Tex, March s.-Robert
Eaton. a young negro, shot and killed
his wife Rena with Winchester rifle
yesterday near Tunis, Burleson coun-
ty. He then turned the weapon on
himself with equally fatal results.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
wood.op Wa. MT Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, March "A blundei
was made Monday night by an official
Of the senate in giving out the state.
ment that S. C. Woodson, gold demo.
crat, had been confirmed as postmaste,
ct St. Joseph. He was not confirmed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
CONFIRMATION TOO LATE.
Many Appointments Ratified Monday MAJ
still BE Imperative.

WASHINGTON. March 3.-The con,
firmation by the senate Monday of 81
nominations of postmasters is expected
to be unavailing so far as about FIVE.
sixths of them are concerned. The OBJ.
stacle is the fact that the fling of a
bond is prerequisite Of the issuance
Of commission. Most Of the officers
are, of course. too far off to allow this
technicality to be overcome, and the re.
suit is leaving about 25 of these post
offices to Mr.. McKinley's disposal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04

KANSAS Cry, Mo-, March S.-Yes-
terday at four o'clock the last spike
which completed the Kansas City,
Pittsburg & Gulf railroad to Shreve.
port, La, was driven. In this city SO
packing house and factory whistles
united in piercing salute in honor Of
the event.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
Columbia, Mo-, Woman Found Dead

COLUMBIA, Mo-, March 3.-Miss Paul.
inc Elkins was found dead in pasture
near Hallsville, this county, yesterday.
Her death is mystery. There were
no marks Of violence. She was about
S5 years old and was the sister of the
deputy postmaster at Columbia.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
President Cleveland Has Rheumatism.

WASHINGTON, March S.-The presi-
dent is confined to his bed with an
acute attack Of pedal rheumatism. un-
der orders from his physician not to
rise until he is notably improved, as
otherwise he will be unable to partici-
pate in the Inauguration ceremonies Of
his successor,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
No Hope for Resubmlssion.

TOPEKA, Kan, March 3.-This after
noon the house-57 ayes to IS nays de
feated Seaton's resubmission resolu-
ton. The members voted about as they
stood when the question came up early
in the session.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
Fine Residence Burned.

MARSHALL, Mo-, March S.AThe resi-.
dence Of Joseph ], Robertson, at Mount
Leonard, one Of the largest in the
county, was destroyed by fire yester
day. Loss, $500; insurance, $4,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
Part Of a Pennsylvania Town sinks.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, March Sin wy.
oming last night part Of the main
workings of the Scholey mine, 800 feet
beneath the town, collapsed and sec
ton of the town about 1870 yards long
and 200 yards wide, sank into the earth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04

TOPEKA. Kan, March 2-General
ManagerJ. J. Frey, Of the Santa Fe,
has appointed DIR. L. 7. Yancey, Of
sedalia, No., to be chief surgeon Of the
road.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
CHICAGO TAXES CIGARETTES.
The Council Passes an Ordinance Which
VIII Cut ON Small Dealers.

The Council Passes an Ordinance Which
VIII Cut on Small Dealers.
CHICAGO, March 3..-The city council
by an unanimous vote has passed an or.
dinance requiring every dealer Of ciga-
rettes in Chicago to pay 500 year to
the city treasury and providing that
cigarettes cannot be sold within 200 feet
Of schoolhouses. All sold by licensed
dealers must have been inspected by
the commissioner Of health and receive
his approval as to their purity, No
cigarette can be sold which contains
opium, morphine or other poison.
GUS matter. Any violation Of the pro-
visions of the ordinance will subject
the dealer to fine of from $50 to 5000
for each offense and $25 for each day
Of violation Of the law. The number
Of packages of cigarettes sent to Chi.
cago annually approximates 2O,OOO,OOO
and dealer must sell 10000 before he
can earn what he has paid out for his
license.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
OMAHA STOCK YARDS.
Nebraska Senate Votes for Q Bill Which
Slashes Charges.

LINCOLN, Neb., March S.-Yesterday
was field day in the Nebraska senate
for the Omaha stock yards. The COM
mittee had returned minority and ma
jority reports. Extreme populists
urged the bill which the majority re-
ported. Efforts were made to amend
it, but nothing would avail. The new
yardage rates fixed by this bill will be
30 per cent. below those now pending,
and profit in feed is limited to 80 per
cent. The charges provided for are all
the charges that can be made. The
bill was recommended to pass by com
mittee of the whole, and as the house
is also in favor of the bill, its final pas
sage seems assured. This bill will
make a radical reduction in present
rates. 1t is the first time bill Of this
character has been so numerously sup
ported.
Unwonted Activity Ia British Dockyards.
LONDON, March S.-Unwonted activ.
ity prevails in the dockyards at Ports.
mouth, Chatham and Sheerness, where
the men are working overtime and all
leaves Of absence have been cut off.
Upon several battleships at Portsmouth
steam is being kept up night and day.