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FOR SALE-LOTS.
WESLEY PARKS

Advantages. being wen known. need not he elab-
grated. It is enough to know that SO 900 eco b
to be expended adjacent to Wesley Park f45th and
Mass. ave. u.w.D by the great American University
In chain Of marble palaces SURPRISING In gram
dsur and p,oportirB anything In the worlds his-
tory OF architecture. The lots today are at prices
and terms within the reach CT all Appiy to
HOWARD r. JOHNSON.
Washington Loan and Trusf bids Room 81
my2Eu
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The Weems Steamboat Co.

WINTER SCHEDULE in effect December 81 lsns
Steamer Potomac leaves 9Th 1t. wharf every rhur.-
day nj pm for river landings and BaitimorS.
Passenger accommodation strictly first-ciaa Nee
trio lighted throughout All river freight must =
prepaid. Special r.tes given baltimore freirSt.
stephenson Bso .Agts. once. go Paw. TeLTxx.
de24- lotf
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pet Lining. Frlts. Fire Brick and Gay, Asbssnna
Paints Brushes, Lime. ocmeut. two aud thessl
~ Ro01nE Material. -
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ACCOUNTANT.

]. T. HATES
Pubic Accennfant and AudIfu
1Onm 81. Washington Loan AMI Trust buiIdlnR
es1-tf Car. osh I'D -
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And cottages; altitude, 3,1OO feet city comforts;
on the mountain top near Deer Park; hours on
B. and o.: the most complete resort in the Allie
ghenies; trout fishing and bass in picturesque
Cheat river: delightful roads; souvenir booklets,
diagram Of ROOMS. &c, at NV. Bank, 14O1 14th
ST., address 8. PRESCOTT WRIGHT Mgr.
Rrnokside W my10ff
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-01
Standing 0fahc Clubs.

The enthusiastic rooter had the doubt
full pleasure yesterday Of seeing the
"Brooms" play a losing game. for
though they outhit the visitors more
than two to one, they lost, fairly and
squarely.
The trouble all came in the first inn
ing. Norfolk blanked, although McFar-,
Ian and Leahy had led off with hits,
the former dying AT home and the latter
being left on base.
Newton went in to pitch for Smiths
men, and was seized at once with what
appeared to be bad case Of hack. The
first man up walked, the second went
out, the next two hit for two bases
each. and were followed by Seybold with
Il single. Two men ambled leisurely to
hrst and with these on bases, Roth
tapped hot one to Wentz, who threw
Seybold out at the plate. In attempt
Ing TO cut Roth off at first Snyder
threw high and Graham came in.
Madison tried to perform the same
trick. but Gilroy nailed him at the
rubber
The second inning was also u sad
one. The locals BANKED again, and
the visitors scored a run on costly en-
rors by Weddige and Leahy. In the
meantime Newton chased his nerve up
and found 1t. From the first to The
eighth inning he pitched a wonderful
game, allowing not Il hit, and giving
but one base. In that eighth inning
though, the Giants found him again
and pounded out two earned runs, one
single and couple Of two base hits
III WAS NOT TO BE.
In The third inning Newton drew a
base on balls, stole second, and scored
on Leahy's two Dagger. a hit was
Clipped off in the fourth and fifth, but
no runs. In the sixth Seybold muffed
difficult fly from Weihrs stick, and
the batter scored on WentZ's two bag
ger and steal on Gilroy's out to left
Nothing further happened until the
ninth, when the "Brooms" made a grand
rally. McFarlan was the first man up
and hit, but was forced out by Leahy
ShafTcr walked and Weddigc scored
both on long two Dagger, crossing the
plate himself on an inneld out and
Weniz's hit. Gilroy swung for the
sphere. but the best he could do was
to drive it to Madison, who threw
WentZ out at second, ending the inning
and the game.
ieager pitched a very effective game
scattering the hits obtained off him ad-
mirably until the ninth, but ii was not
q game that would have won under or
binary circumstances After the first
inning Newton discounted him, but Il
was the first that did the business
THE OFFICIAL SCORE.
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aL30-3t
Catarrh Of the
Stomach and Bowels
has many Victims.
HERE is HOW THEY SUFFER

Attacks Of dizziness or falntness ton
que coated. white or yellow, sting or bit
ter taste in mouth, especial in the morn
ing on rising, frequent attacks of the
blues, no energy To do anything and
always tired, sleep restless and dreamy
or else very deep, but get up tr-
ed, much bciching in some cases
and palpitation OF the heart and bowels
rumbl:ng and swollen with gases, attacks
Of heartburn and blCatng after eating
appetite for breakfast poor some have
good appetite but food disaGrccs or gives
no strength, many suffer from nausea or
LOOSE their appetite when they so to TIA
bic Such persons usually have catarrl
OF head and throat, with dropping Of mu-
GUS. etc.
If suffering from any disease Of eye. ear,
nose, throat. chest or stomach, ] will take
pleasure in examining you free OF charge
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-01
Trustee els Notice

BY virtue or Il deed Of t,ust rron, N,
Inhitei Burruss. lately doing business as
ourruss. Son d Co, and the said ~ Bur-
russ ana Margaret w Birrtiss his wife
uated ana duly recorded on tho 9th day
or Npfll. 1877, securing 10 all the creditors
o. nc S.id Nathaniel Rurruss the pay
possession Of all the property thereby
conveyed, ana Will proceed to execute the
\. Burrlss are hereby notified Of the exc
Gu ni or the sad deed, and required to
lnhRc proof to me OF their several claims
WITHIN a reasonable time from this date
anu All persons indebted to the said N
lturruss arc required to make prompt pny-
mcnt OF the debts due ny them rnspec-
i,iVeiS, l0 the undersigned trustee Mt the
mnrnk KS mouse Of i3urr1ss. Son 81 Co, No.
soh Main street, Norfolk, Va. II #
THEODORE S. GARNE,'rT,
't-'-@W Trustee.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-01
Standing OF the clubs.
Washington ana, I.o.to.,.

Washington April 30-Washingt ton
gained a lead to-day on combination
OF battery errors. but was ovcrtaIicn
whom Camel started off with his three
base hit. followed by two sacrifices and
Two singles After playing the tenth
inning Umpire Hurst called the game
on account OF darkness The manage
mcnt to-day released Pitchers Ashc ana
kimball and Outiicidcr Lush score:
R.lI. T.
Wash :. -. 0 0 . 0 90 Il O--S o
Boston 0 0 0 o ) 0 0 o 0 o. ; 12 ::
Batteries: Mechanics ana Mcclure; Sui
liVan and Camel. Umpire. Hurst. Time,
l56
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-01
A Peerless Lir1i,11ent.

As 4 pain destroyer and cure for
rheumatism, Salvation Oil is tie peer
OF all liniments. Mr.. Win. IT. Brown,
proprietor Of 'Striebinger House, Glove
land, O., writes: II suffered from
rheumatism for twelve years and my,
last attack kept me in bed, unable to
walk. | used Salvation Oil and soon
was up and about. AS pain de-
stroyer this hniment has no equal"
Salvation Oil is sold everywhere for
IS cents. Try it and be convinced.
CANNON'S PHARMACY. 420 Butte street
ALFRED r WEST. PIG Main st.
ROBT. +. HOLMES & CO., 76 Main ST.
HEISTAN ATLANTIC CITY DRUG
STORE.
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q IfrniilIt HINT.

about ll5 boys and girls participated
IN me peanut hunt yesterday afternoon
IN the ample ya.d Of Mrs. White. No. 305
Charlotte stree. Refreshments were.
served during the afternoon and quite n
nice little amount was cleared for the
benefit OF the Frances Barnes y Flower
Mission fund.
The Us were out in full force and as
sisted. Some % Of the children prom.
seq 10 com" back next Friday and form
Loyal Temperance Legion.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-01
St.s.ouis ana Cloxc,n,,a

ST. Louis, Mo, April 30.-rhc Indians
Wos their first game this season by II
score Of - to 4. Costly errors by the
hfoMnS were responsible. Socialists
Knocked the ball over the centre field
fence, one Of the longest hits ever made
on the home grounds Score:
Il. II. 4;
ST, Louis -. D 900; IO00 o 6
cleveland . | 9 . 2-l2 II @
BATTERIES: Hutchinson. kissinger and
Murphy: Wilson and O'Connor. Umpire
McDonnld Time. 2:05
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PROPOSALS..

Norfolk, Va, April II. 1897
g lIALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE
y ccived until II M, APRIL Goth, 1897,
for the purchase and removal of ST. james,
Hotel Building, including the foundation,
footing and debris. The same to be taken
down and the material and debris rcmov-
ell from the premises before July 1st. 1897,
under Il penalty Of 500 for each ana every
day thcrca Hcr, until the work Is complete ed.
The right is reserved to reject any and all
proposals Purchase money 10 be paid OH
acceptance OF bid
WALTER II. DOYLE. Cashier
upr20-tl, tn sn-5t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-01
Louisville ana tirfcn-o

Louisville, Ky. April 3O.-Fruzer kept
the Colts guessing to-day. Both teams
NEEDED brilliantly and two lightning
double plays by the Colts inficld rob
bed the Colonies Of several scores.
Score:
III. l.:
Louisville -. 0 . l 0 0 0 0 o.; II ?
Chicago ;. -. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 = % 0
Batteries: Frazer ana Wilson; Gala
nan and Arson. Umpire, McDermott
Time. $40.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-01
tinynndotte In Collision.

New York, April 3O-The Old Domin-
ion line steamer Guyandotte, outward
bound for Norfolk, when OFF the bat
terry this afternoon, collided with 4
PENNSYLVANIA railroad company's float.
Inc float was loaded with freight cars,
which were dumped overheard BY the
force Of the collision. one Of the mon
on the float was drowned NO injury
was apparently sustained by the Ciuyan-
dotte. and she proceeded on her voyage.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-01
Philadelphia nnd nrooklyn.

Philadelphia. April 0.--I'hiladelphia
defeated brooklyn to-day in a pretty
game OF pitchers. McMnhon, late OF
baltimore. pitched his first game OF The
season. as did also Wheeler In no inn
ing were more than two hits made Off
either pitcher. Score:
X. II l.,
Philn . O2O110,, .
Brooklyn 9 0 0 0 o o 0 o.
batteries: Wheeler and Clements
McMahon and Grim. Umpire. Imsli".
Time. l: 55
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-01
RAILWAY Men M Virginia rc,cn

y party Of railway men who accepted
inc invitation Of General! Passenger
Agent l'annill Of the Norfolk. Virginia
Beach and Southern railway, TO visit he
Reach, passed through the city ycstrr-
day en- route 10 that resort They have
been in attendance upon the Passenger
Mems conference in Washington City
They expressed themselves as delighted
With their day at the seaside
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-01
Patterson, ana Athletics.

PATERSON, n. j., April 30-Paterson
outptayed the visitors at every point to-
day. Score:
Il. II. T..
PATERSON 20 0 y / 1 0 0 Ill II .
Athletics . 01 90 o o q % :
batteries: Fiaherty and Westlake;
Jordan and Fox.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-01
ATLANTIC LEAGUE.
Hartford ana Newark.

Hartford. Conn, April %0--Thc visl-
Tors fell on Frye in the sixth to-day
and shut out Hartford. Score:
Newark 20 0 o. ling 10 0
Hartford 20 0 % o 0 o q o. q .
Batteries: Carrick, Rothfuss and
fit'1ge; Frye and McAuleu.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-01
Il. | | L,
Lsnltinlnrc md Nov InnL

Baltimore ADril 30.-rhc Chamlions
LOOK Inc second game Of the series
from the Giants much as they pleased.
although the game looked close. Score:
K. II L.
baltimore ;. :. 90 1 o Ok 1
New York 49,. U 0 l . O Q C--3 9
batteries: Hoffer and Clark; Sullivan
and Warner. Umpire Lynch Time.
2:05.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-01
VnIHe Giving Snle.

At Levy Bros this week. Black dress
goods, 25c.,, SOC. Lining cambric, 31lc.
Sard; umbrellas, l?c. each. Hose Sc.
Tor ne l3c. kind. Ginghams, 3hc. ward
Cal!coes, 3lac. yard. Sheets, S5c 47c..
each Pillow ca ses. SIC. each. Six hook
corsets, 43c., and lots Of other bargains.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-01
NOT THE ONLY PEBBLE
Norfolk Now Realizes the Truth Of the Old
Saying, There Are Others.
THE "BROONS" LOSETaEIR FIRST GAME

The Trouble All Came In thc First
Inning When MIR. Newton's hal.
loon Wen, Up-It Came Down AL,
Right, But just FOO 1.ntc-Notes by
Bat n. fall.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-01

Summary: Earned runs-Lancaster. 4
Two-bnse hits-Leidy, La ROGUE, Sey-
bold, Madison. Leahy. VENT, Weddige
Stolen ses-Newton. Weihl, Butter
more. Base on bal!s--By Newton, T.
furthermore, Graham. Madison 9: by
Yeage:, Newton and Shaffer. Struck
out--By Yeager, 2-Snyder and McFar-
ian. Left. on bases-Norfolk. 4; Lancas-
ter, II. Base hits--Off Yeager 10: off
Newton, 6. First base on errors--Lan-
caster .; Norfolk, .. Time, Lao NVca-
ther--Cloudy. Fied-Good Umpire
Mr. Cline.
NOTES AND COMMENTS.
By Bat n. Ball)
Twas not to be.
Newton loses his first game.
Yeager demonstrated yesterday that
he is some as pitcher
The Broolns were slightly "fromage"
yesterday In their fielding.
Cheer up, boys: we're all wild We. One
game don't lose the pennant.
Newton got himself in n hole yester-
day In the visitors first inning After al
LOVING the visitors two hits and q sin
gle. he gave two men passes to first
cushion, and before he steadied down
four men crossed the plate. A wild
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-01
Richmond Won from nena.ne.

Richmond, Va, April so Richmond
defeated Reading to-day in a close and
interesting game. Score:
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-01
Iiig Y.cneuc Gn,,,r> To-day .

big f.cn.Hc GAMES To-day.
Big League Games To day 1857 .TTF;
Boston at, Washington.
Chicago at Louisville
New York at Baltimore
Pittsburg Il; Cincinnati
Cleveland al st. Louis
Brooklyn At Philadclphia
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Ruin.

Cincinnati O., April 30.--The Pitts
purs CINCINNATI game was postponed on
account of rain.
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r. H.. i.

Richmond :. II $1,000 9
Reading 49,. 20 D O 0 ! 0 % 2
batteries: Schmidt and Schabel
Anole and Barcliley
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-01
rIuE NA'TtONat. LEaGsr,.
nlg t,rnyuc t:nmt..ycs,cr,,n,

TIE tA'''2"H G"nt.s. este rdny. y,
Cleveland. Il; st. Iouis, l.
Washington, >; Bostoni j.
Louisville. 3; Chicago,,2
Philadelphia. :: .Hrnokiyn. ,
baltimore. !; New York. 3.
pc Cincinnat,is ittsburg: rain
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-01

Yesterdays Games.
Lancaster, Z; Norfolk, s.
Richmond, 4; Reading, g.
Paterson, II; Athletics, 8.
Newark, 6; Hartford, O.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-01

Where They Play To-day.
Lancaster at Norfolk
Reading at Richmond
Athletics at Paterson
Newark at Hartford.
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WANTED-One 1irst-c timer for in
SIDE, and outside work: single man pre-
terred. Correspond with box II, Kinston.
n. =. ap30-lW~
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-01

RELIABLE man 10 handle agents for
Telephone Tablet and Specialties. Pays
MFG. CO. Cleveland, o.
apr3-17 ma1-15-4t
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FOR RENT.

STORE FOR RENT, Fixtures for sale
good, corner stand, close to Main street; ;
excellent chance for a man who under
STANDS the grocery business. Satisfac-
tory reason given for selling: rent low
ADDRESS L. Box 65. Norfolk, Va.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-01

statesmen for cigars: Sl25 monthly and
expenses: old established house; expert
snce unnecessary. c. c. BISHOP CO,
st. Louis. apr22- we FIR s,l-lm
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FOX RENTS Or well finished and
desirable rooms, all front, use Of bath:
suitable light housekeeping: large
Rorches and yard; line city railway: west
sue; address l.. g., Yirginian office.
EOCAlS-'Two large rooms, furnished or
use OF both. for rent west of Duke street.
mh4-tf I.1 -s'>'.,''' 1855
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LANCASTER.

SCORE BY INNINGS:
NOrfolks 49,. 10 0 l 0 o / 0 81
I4ancasters -. ......4 0 0 0 2X-7
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AGENTS WANTED,

WANTED AGENTS.-S73 per month and
expenses paid active men ii right: goods
sold by sample only; samples. also horse
and carriage furnished FREE. Address
JOBBER, Box 530S, Boston, Mass.
fel6-tu tn So Su-4n
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a FEW GENTLEMEN CAN GET NICE
~ furnished rooms in pleasant locality
at ny a week each ten minutes walk
lington Place. mai at
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WANTED.

hOTICE.-ALL FARMERS WANTING
~ hands TO pick truck, order now. We
furnish hest farm hands willing work at
short notice. Call see B. l.. Walden iGS
Church street, Norfolk, Va mal-lt~ :
TWO GENTLEMEN DESIRE THREE
rooms, furnished or unfinished, with
bath, also breakfast m house; location
must be central and desirable. Address
stating terms, a. T.. e., postofiicc box
S46. mal-3ts
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

STRAY MULE at the Wilson Farm, Broai
Creek, Virginia Beach r. r., q little
bay mule. Owner come and identify
same. maI-lt*
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Cheer up, boys; we're all wild We. One
game don't lose the pennant
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LOST,-CCLLEGE PIN.-On Sunday last,
presumably at or en- route to new park,
latin motto on pin. Finder kindly return
70 Hirginian office for reward. LOS
r..
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-09
PRESIDENT M'KINLEY'S MESSAGE.

Washington, d, c.. Dec. 6.-President
Mckinley sent the following message 20
congress to-day:
To the Senate and House OF Repre-
sentatlves: II gives me pleasure to ex-
tend greeting to the Fifty-ffth congress
assembled at the seat OF government Win
many OF whose senators and representa-
tives l have been associated In the iegis-
Iative service. Their meeting occurs under
feIicitous conditions, justifying sincere
congratulation and calling for our grate-
full acknowledgment to benencent
Providence which has SO signaily blessed
and prospered us as nation. Peace ana
good will with all the nations OF the
earth continue unbroken. g4A.s.,
matter of genuine satisfaction 10 the
growing feeling of fraternal regard ana
unification OF all sections OF our country,
the incompleteness of which has too long
delayed realization OF the highest blessings
Of the Union. The spirit OF patriotism Is
universal and is ever increasing In fervor
The public questions which now most en-
gross us are lifted far above either par
tisanship prejudice or former sectlonai
differences. They affect every part OF our
common country alike and permit OF no
division on ancient lines. Questions OF
foreign policy, of revenue, the soundness
Of the currency, the inviolability OF ma
tfonaI obligations. the Improvement OF the
public service, appeal to the individuai
conscience Of every earnest citizen 10
whatever party he belongs or In what
ever section OF the country he may re-
side.
The extra session of this congress which
closed during July last enacted important
legislation and while its full effect has not
yet been realized what IL has already ac-
eomplished assures us of its timeliness and
wisdom TIC test its permanent vaiue
further time will be required, and the
people. satisfied with it's operation and re-
suits thus far. are in no mind to withhold
from II fair trial.
Tariff legislation having been settled by
the extra session of Congress the question
next pressing for consideration Is that OF
the currency.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-09

ance that congress provide this armor, -
until then the ships are OF no hghting
value. The present naval force. especially
in view OF it, Increase by the ships now
under construction, while not - iaree
q that Of few other powers 10 formio-
able force; it, vessels are the very pes. pes.
should be made to 1t from time 10 time IN
the future, and careful attention to keep
ing II in q higher state of efnciency and
repair. II Is well adapted to the necessi-
ties of the country.
The great increase OF the navy which
has taken place In recent years was tusti-
f,ed bv the requirements for national de-
tense and received public appreciation. The
time has now arrived. however, when this
increase to which the country Ia commit
ted should for q time take the form OF In
creased facilities, commensurate with the
increase OF our naval vessels. 1t Is an un-
fortunate fact that there Ii only one dock
ON the Pacific coast capable of docking our
largest ships and only one on the Allan
tic coast and that the latter has for the
last six or seven months been under re-
pair and therefore incapable OF use. I'm
mediate steps should be taken to provide
three or four docks Of this capacity in the
Atlantic coast at leact one In the Pacific
coast and q floating dock In the gulf. This
ia the recommendation of very competent
board, appointed to investigate the sub
feet. There should also be ample provis-
ion made for powder and projectiles. and
other munitions of war and for an in
creased number of officers and enlisted
men. Some additions are also necessary
to our navy yards for the repair and care
of our larger number of vessels. AS there
are now on the docks five batt,eships Of
the largest class, which cannot be complet-
ed for a year or two concur with the rec
ommendation of the secretary OF the navy
for an appropriation authorizing the con-
struction of one battleship for the Pacific
coaet where at present there is only one
In commission and one under construction,
while In the Atlantic coast there are three
in commission and four under construc-
ton and also that several torpedo boats
be authorized in connection with our gen.
eral system of coast defense.
The territory of Alaska requires the
prompt and early attention of congress.
The conditions now existing demand ma
terial changes in the laws relating to the
territory The great influx OF population
during the past summer and fall and the
prospect OF a still larger immigration In
the spring will not permit us to longer
neglect the extension Of civil authority
within the territory or postpone the es-
tablishment Of a more thorough govern
mcnt.