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A Clever Trick.

1t certainly looks like it, but there
is really no trick about it. Anybody
can try it who has Lame Back and
Weak Kidneys, Malaria or nervous
troubles. We mean he can cure
himself right away by taking Electric
Bitters. This medicine tones up the
whole system, acts as stimulant to
Liver and Kidneys, is blood puri-
fer and nerve tonic. 1t cures Con-
stipation, Headache, Painting Spells,
Sleeplessness and Melancholy. 1t is
purely vegetable, a mild laxative,
and restores the system to its natural
vigor. Try Electric Bitters and be
convinced that they are a miracle
worker. Every bottle guaranteed.
Only SOC a bottle at J. E Kaufmann's
Drug Store.
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at home, but We are sure If We all
felt as confident of success as Rev.
Austin made more would leave notes
at home, for there was much to be
gained by hearing hin speak.
Next and last on the program,
'The superintendent, by Mr.. F. F.
Whilden, Prof Haynes then read
resolutions as follows:
l. Resolved. That each Sunday
School in the county be requested to
appoint a Superintendent of the
Home Department for establishing
and conducting a Home class in con-
nection with the school. /
2. Resolved, Thai, we urge the
foundation of a township Sunday
School Association in each township
Of the county.
8. Resolved, That, we urge the
foundation If Normal classes in con-
nection with our schools, using the
Normal Lesson Book of Prof. Hamill,
or some similar work.
4 Resolved, That we have heard
with much pleasure and great profit
we trust the instructive lectures Of
Mr.. F. F. Whilden, our efficient
Field Secretary, which were adopted.
The place of next meeting being un-
determined We will look to the
Executive Committee to inform US as
early as possible.
The program was interspersed by
music to which Mr.. F. F. Whilden
contributed greatly by his cornet, to
aad for him, our thanks and prayers
arise.
Assistant Secretary.
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By local applications, as they can
not reach the diseased portion OF the
ear. There is only one way to cure
Deafness, and that is by constitu-
tional remedies. Deafness is caused
by an infamed condition of the mu-
cous lining of the Eustachlan Tube.
When this tube gets infamcd you
have rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing, and when it is entirely
closed Deafness is the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken
out and this tube restored to its nor
NAL condition, hearing will be des-
troyed forever; nine cases out Of ten
are caused by cetarrh, which is
nothing but an infamed condition Of
the mucousurs faces.
We will give One Hundred Dol
lars for any case of Deafness Caused
by ca!a~rh) that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for cir
culars, free.
Sold by all druggists. Price 75c.
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Arp Shows the Sunshine Alter the
Storm.
Atlanta Constitution.
If this war was waged for buman;-
ty's sake-that is, for the purpose Of
feeding the starving Cubans-of
course it has failed Of its purpose,
for they have not been fed. But
even though our government made
a blunder in assigning cause-a
casus belli-and instead OF feeding
the starving have killed thousand
Spaniards afsr off in the Philippines,
and 5000 more at Santiago, never
theless the war seems to have been
the elimination of many grievances
and has already resulted in inestima-
bic good. Whether it be manifest
destiny or the will of God and the
ful6llment of prophecy, we cannot
tell, but can only say, as of old, IF
this thing be of man it will come to
naught, but if it come from God we
cannot fight against it." One thing
is certain. It has exalted the PROV
ess, the genius ard the resources Of
the American people more than any
thing that has ever happened. The
United States now stand acknowl
edged by the great powers of the
world as equal to any of them, and
her only rival has solicited her hand
in fraternal union. At a banquet
given the other day in British Co.
lumbia to Lord and Lady Aberdeen,
Hon. Mr.. Macintosh, the Lieuten-
ant Governor, paid to Americans the
following beautiful tribte:
''To our American friends who are
present We cannot refrain from ex-
tending our congratulations for the
recent achievements of their army
and navy while waeing white mans
war for the extension of modern civ
ilization, and we implore them to
cast their Influence for a white man 5
policy of an Auglo-American alliance.
loud cheers There can be no
legitimate civilization where a Bible
is carried in one hand and a draw n
sword in the other. When the great
English speaking nations lick their
fortunes together, then the war
drum will throb no longer and the
battle flag will be furled and a union
be perfected that will be sanctioned
and blessed by the Almighty. I'm
mense applause.) Then will be writ
en- by angel fingers the brigbtes
page in history, on which will lie
recorded the union of the powe;
owning the same origin, speaking Il e
same language, but long severed by
passion and prejudices for which the
older must accept responsibility
(Applause) Then will be establish,
ed the greatest confederation offree-
men the world has ever dreamed Of
Each star upon the flag Of the
United States will then represent q
civilizing power and each British
colony an auxiliary force, all working
together in concert-all honoring the
flag of our fathers and all re7ering
the banner OF liberty and patriotism
Loud cheering.) Mr.. Mayor anc
gentlemen, I give you the stars anc
! stripes and the Uuion Jack. Long
may their varying tints reunite an(
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was troubled with constipation for
long time. Then began to have bilious
collie, and having Ramon's Liver f!lis d
Tonic Pellets in my house for sale, took
two Liver Pills one week. following win
one Tonic Pellet every night for two weeks.
.ty collie spells are no mora, and the con-
situation entirely cured. I give Ramons
Liver Pills & Tonic Pellets credit for my
cure, and believe no family should be with
out them. I send you an order herewith
tor s5S 90 worth H. c. Roberts, Silver
Hill Sewer Co., Ark.
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The County Lecture Beard

Will meet at Summerville, Lexington
county, S. G, September II, 1898.
The following are the subjects and
the speakers to discuss them:
l. The tendency of capital--Rev.
N. S. YouDginer, J. W. Dire her, Esq.
2. The Alliance, The Working
mans organization-J. D. Farr, G. A.
Derrick.
3. TIE best method to revive the
Alliance--D. F. E6rd, E. L. Wing
ard.
4. Alliance education-J. H. Frick,
]. E f Kaiser, J. ". Fargle, A. S.
Frick, G W. Caughman.
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Sunday School Convention.

Lexington County Iuterdenomina-
tional Sunday School Convention, ac-
cording to appointment, was held at
Leesville, S. c., August 26-27. Rev.
N. B. Ciarkson called the convention
to order. The following officers were
elected: President, DR.. E. G.
Ridgell; Vice President, Rev. N. B.
Clarkson; Secretary and Treasurer,
MIR. H. F. Hendrix; Assistant Secre-
tary and Treasurer, Miss Mamie Lee
Mitchell; Executive Committee, Prof.
L. B. Haynes, Capt. A. P. Wsst,
Rev. J. Austin.
The first subject discussed was,
THE Book We Teacb," a normal
lesson by Field Secretary, which
proved quite interesting and he
showed in his own easy style Vf ex-
preston very clearly the duty of
every Sunday School officer and our
Christian duty individually and, more
that not merely Sunday School
Quarterlies should be taught, but
the Bible itself. Next on the pro.
gram was an address by Rev. J. G
Graichen, on SUNDAY School Man
agement." He being absent the
subject was responded to by the
Field Secretary and proved that
without system very little can be &C.
complished in this all important
work. A: 4 o'clock, p. m, Rev. Joab
Edwards conducted devotional exer-
cises. Personal experiences we've
given on this line and convinced US
tbet they were points that could be
attained only by earnest and untir
ing efforts in preparing their lessons,
the three essentials OF which are,
reading, prayer, and study. The
next number on the program, 1.-The
Teacher" a normal lesson by Field
Secretary, and one which all teachers
present We are sure derived much
benefit and many helps as to holding
the child's attention, and when our
able Secretary again visits us, wetrust
that in reading of the reports he may
realize that all were so deeply i'm
pressed with his method of teaching,
which he SO clearly and impressively
set forth, both in this and his other
lecture which followed ct s o'clock,
D M, of the, Bible and Blackboard
Illustration, that we have adopted
the same, and as thro' the eye is the
most ready way Of attracting atten-
tion that in each of our Sunday
School rooms may be found black
boards, from the use of which much
benefit may be derived.
On the morning Of the 9th, at
$50 o'clock the convention was called
to order, Vice President presiding.
Owing to the inclemency of the
weather our program was condensed
and first having been advised by
Field Secretary to bring into our
work the helpful little paper, The
Evangel," Miss Ida Belle Crouch
was appointed agent and will have
it forwarded promptly to any address
sending her ffty cents for one years
subscription.
Rev. J. Austin very impcessively
set before us, what a child has a
right to expect of a Sunday School.
He began by telling US he preferred
not speaking then as he left his notes
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Pe-ru-na and Man-a-lin l have been
afflicted, more or less, for quarter of
a century with catarrh of the stomach
and constipation; residence in Wash
ington has increased these troubles.
A few bottles of your medicines have
given me almost complete relief, and I
am sure that continuation of their
use will effec ct permanent cure.
Pe-ru-na is surely wonderful rem-
edy for catarrhal affections.
J. D. BOTKIN.
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ADVERTISING RATES.

rertisements will be inserted ct the
rate Of one cent per word for first inser-
ton, and one. half cent for Zach subse-
qucnt insertion.
Liberal contracts made with those Wish.
ing to advertise for three, six and twelve
months.
Notices in the local column cents per
limo each insertion.
Obituaries charf 9 for at the rate OF one
cent word, vi en- they exceed 100 words.
Marriage notices inserted free.
Address
G. n. HARMAN, Editor and Publisher.
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For broken surfaces, sores, insect
bites, burns, skin diseases and espe-
cially piles there is one reliable rem
edy, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
When you call for DeWitt's don't
accept countelfsits or frauds. You
will not be disappointed with De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. J. E.
Kaufman.
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Meetze, Henry A, Regt Quarter
Master
Meetze, Jno L, discharged, now in
Virginia
Meetze, " H, discharged
Morgan, J W, died since the war.
Miller, W L
Miller, Garret, died since the war.
McCartha, Jesse, wounded at
Reams Station.
Miller, J NJ
Miller, Reuben, killed
Pool, Walter, lost
Price, Wesley, died
Price: Calvin
Plymale, Jasper, captured and re-
fused to be exchanged.
Ruff, Jas E, Regt Ordinance Sergt,
now in Alabama.
Ruff, Franklin, discharged and
died since.
Ruff, Thomas, died.
Rawl, Jas E, Corpl., wounded I'd
Manassas, % Aug, also Knoll's Sta
tion % May, ga.
Rister, J Adam
Seay, Mount, died.
Seay, Luther, wounded at Chan
cellorsville.
Seay, Jno C, Corpl.
Steel, Isaiah, now in Georgia.
Shumpert, Jacob
shealy, W W, died
Shealy, Azariah, died
Shealy, Sam, died
Snelgrove, Ezra
Smith, Marshal, transferred to Co
K, 18th Regt.
Smith, Henry M, lost leg.
Smith, Op, killed at Gettysburg
Sox, Rufus E
Taylor, Marshal, died since the war.
Taylor, julius, died
Taylor, Rily, died
Taylor, VIM, killed at Knolls Sta.
Taylor, Wilson, killed, at Wilder
ness.
Taylor, jolly, died
Taylor, Thomas, died
Taylor, Amos, died
Taylor, Arthur R
Taylor, John J
Taylor, I G, discharged
Taylor, Aaron, died recently
Vansant, Houston
Wessinger, Eli, died since the war.
Wessipger, Noah, Sergt., killed.
Wessinger, James, killed.
Wessinger, J Reuben, Sergt.
Wilson, Mark, transferred to Co
K, 18th Regt.
Williamson, Edwin, Co Color Sergt.
died.
Williamson, Frank, Sergt, killed.
Wipgard, james, died.
Wingard, John, killed at Ok Hill.
Younginer, Godfrey, killed, % May
at Kuolls Station.
The above roll is subject to correc-
tion by members of the company.
Any further information will be
gladly received at the Dispatch
office.
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Truth wears we'll. People have
learned that DeWitt's Little Early
Risers are reliable little pills for reg
ulating the bowels, curing constipa-
tion and sick headache. They don't
gripe. J. T.. Kaufman.
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The State Board of Control last
Friday paid into the treasury twenty
thousand dollars for the benefit Of
the school fund.
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Congressman
BOtkin's
Statement

WASHINGTON, DC. April I, 1898.
Dr.. s. Is. Hartman, Columdus. O.
My DEAR Doctor: 1t gives me
pleasure to certify to the excellent
curative qualities of your medicines:
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Secretary Alger wants the war de-
partment investigated. We trust
that he will have his want gratihed
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w. p. ROOF, Cashier.
DIRECTORS:

Allen Jones, W. P. Roof, c. III: Ehrd,
r. Hilton James E. Hendrix.
EXCHANGE BOUGHT AND SOLD.
Deposits of 81 and upwards received and
interest at 5 per cent. per annum allowed
payable April and October.
September Att
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SOIley, JUS, OeISt., hiI1eo ny Aaii
road accident near Richmond.
Corley, Henry, killed at Gettys-
burg.
Corley, Isaiah, now in Georgia.
Corley, Luther, dead.
Corley, Danl J, dead.
Clamp, VIM, died since the war.
Clamp, Bolton, killed
Cockcroft, Geo B W
Cockcroft, John
Caughman, G NJ, Corpl wounded.
Chaney, Jacob, killed
CLANCY, James I, discharged.
CLANCY, Levi, died
Calk, j A.
Calk, Aleck,
Craps, Patrick, died
Craps, Franklin, died
Dooley, Henry T
Dent, Tbos H
Davis, Daniel, died
Drafts. J Calvin, Regt Color Segt.
wounded.
Franklow, Jacob, died recently.
Franklow, Robt L, died.
F,rg lson, Gus A. low in Texas.
Frank, Jno ", in Georgia.
George, S P, CO. Commisssry
Gartmar, Hermen, killed
Goodwin, - killed
Gross, Henry NJ, died since war
Harman, job T, Orderly Sergt at
close of the war, now in Texas
HarmaD, H L P Corpl, discharged
and died since the war.
Harman, Geo., died
Harmap, Sam, died
Harman, H P, missing
Harman, G NJ, transferred to Co
K, goth Regt
Harman, Godfrey
HarmaD, Luther, discharged and
accidentally killed since the war
Harman, G Zsb, Sergt., killed
Hook, J Albert, Corpl
Hight, Albert, died since the war
Hight, Patrick, missing
Harmon, Joel
Harmon, VIM, killed at Ok Hill
Hoover, Jas. transferred to Jenkins
Sharp Shooters
Hoover, Derrel, transferred to Jen-
kirs Sharp Shooters
Hutto, 4 Burt, died since the war
Hutto, John, discharged and died
Hutto, James, first death in Co.
died in Columbia
Hutto, Hiram
Hutto, Irwin, died recently
Howell, Jno P
Howell, Jas C, Sergt.
Hallman, Patrick, discharged
Hallman, Wilson
Hendrix, W Noah, died since war
Hendrix, Luther
Hendrix, Joseph, discharged and
died
Hendrix, Pat discharged and died
since the war
Hallman, NJ W
Jackson, Sam, died
Johnson, Enocb, Corpl, killed at
Kuolls Station, Mar %, 81
Keisler, Albert, killed
King, VIM. Sergt died
Kyzer, Drury, died since the war
Kyzer, j Frank, wounded at
Sharpsburg and Gettysburg
Leapbart, G Z, discharged
Leaphart, Jos 2
Leaphart, J Wade, died recently
Lucas, Macomb Fl, discharged
Lucus, James Nj, wounded
Lucas, Jno p, killed I'd Manassas
Lucas, Jno n, died since the war
Lucas, Edwin
Lucas, Thomas
Lown, ] ], wounded I'd Manassas.
Lawson, VIM, died recently
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Six of the immunes at Santiago de
Cuba have the yellow fever.
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Bill Arp's Letter.

Arp Shows the Sunshine After the
Storm.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-09-14
A Cure fer Bilious Cclie.

September 1st, 1898.
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Deafness Cannot be Cured.

Assistant Secretary.
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Roll cf Go. &, 18th S. G. vs.,
c. S. a.

Geo " Meetze, Captain, retired on
account of i'll health. Now at War
renton, Va.
Chris. G Caughman, 1st 1t, was
made Captain, killed at Jones' farm,
30th Sept. 1864
J West Leopard, I'd 1t, killed at
Ok Hill.
Jerry Wise, 3rd It., promoted to
1st It., died at home recently.
Frank M Hendrix, Orderly Sergt !,
promoted to It., resigned and joined
Co. F, 5,h Cavalry, and was killed.
Alewiue, Ephraim, died since the
war.
Anderson, Michael, discharged.
Bell, John, discharged and died.
Barr, John j, killed at the Wilder
ness.
Boatwright, A j
Boozer, West, died since the war.
Busby, Jackson, killed accidently.
Counts, Walter, I'd Sergt, made lst
Sergt and was killed.
Corley, Thomas, lost right arm.
Corley, Jno M, died after the war.
Corley, Jos, Sergt., killed by rail
road accident near Richmond.
Corley, Henry, killed at Gettys-
burg.
Corley, Isaiah, now in Georgia.
Corley, Luther, dead.
Corley, Danl J, dead.
Clamp, VIM, died since the war.
Clamp, Bolton, killed
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MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE
FROM WASHINGTON TO
THE GENERAL
McFARLAND'S BOLD STROKE FOR MONEY
He Got i!'at the KuzzIe Of Revolver, but a
Prison Cell Yawned for him in Conse-
quence. Wellington State Chair
man of MARYLAND.

Camp Wikoff, MOntauk, l.. l., Septem-
ber S.-The bodies of Naval Cadet Thom-
as II. Wheeler, the son of Major Joseph
Whecler,and of Second Lieutenant New
ton ID. kirkpatrick, of the First United
States cavalry, who werp drowned while
bathing in the sea -.uay, came
in with the tide and were thrown on
the beach about o'clock this morning.
The bodies were found lying close to-
gether just below the lire-saving sta
ton. about quarter of a mile from
where the young men had gone in bath
ing A detail of sixty men from the
Second cavalry had been patrOlling the
beach with lanterns. Two rude biers
were formed out of planks taken from
near the life-Saving station and the
bodies placed upon them. In the mean
time the cavalrymen had gathered from
up and down the beach and followed
the bodies to General Wneeler'S head
quarters. With General Wheeler were
three of his daughters who were in
camp nursing the sick. General Wheel
er and his daughters will accompany the
remains Of the Generals son to the fam
lily home in Wheeler, Ga. The party
will probably go to New York tonight,
or tomorrow morning at the latest.
The body of lieutenant Newton ID. Kirk
patrick. who was drowned with young
Wheeler, will be taken to the home OF
his father, II. ID. Kirkpatrick, of Lexing-
ton. Va. The War Department has
been requested to detail an officer TO ac-
company Lieutenant Kirkpatricks re-
mains to Virginia.
President Mckinley and large num-
ber of the other officials in Washington
have sent messages to General Wheeler
expressing the greatest sympathy for
him. General Shafter called upon the
bereaved officer before going to New
York this morning and remained with
him half an hour
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GARNET WILL PREVENT PUBL.
CATION OF CORTES' PRO
CEEDINGS.
WOULDs HAVE sHAMED A BULL RING
The DisordeIIy Scenes Witnessed in The Cham
ber-. Fists and Sticks Shaken in the
Air >PoIaviea's Star is
Rising.

Madrid, Sept S.-Thc Spanish Cabi-
net, at its meeting this morning, agreed
to take the most stringent measures t.
prevent the publication of the proceed
ings of the Cortes and to provide for the
censorship of teIcgraphic dispatches.
The newspapers assert that the Gov
ernment is greatly surprised and
chagrincd at the attitude of the Con
servatives in the Chamber, which indi-
Gates that the Government is isolated
on questions of such magnitude as the
conclusion of the peace treaty.
Continuing, the Spanish papers express
downfall of the Ministry.
1t appears that many of the Govern
ment supporters abstained from voting
last night This fact is greatly comment
ed uDOn.
The disorderly scenes witnessed in toe
Chamber yesterday evening would have
shamed bull ring. Fists and sticks
were shaken in the air and invectiyes
were to be heard on all sides. As a re-
suit. several duels are expected to take
place.
1t is understood here that Spain in
tended to bargain at the Paris peace
conference to retain part of the Philip
pine Islands, but the impression some
how prevails that republic will be
established there under the protectoratt
of the United States. Great Britain and
Germany.
General Polavieja. the former Captain
General of Cuba and of the Philippine
Islands. who has just issued manifesto
ntimating that he is ready to place
himself at the head of a neutral poIi-
teal party. is understood to he recruit
ing strong party of discontented Lib,
erals and others. with the object, II
is claimed. of restoring the military pre-
ponderance of the Government"
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FEvER-pROoF FEvER-sTRICKEN
Six of the Fifth Immune Have Yellow
Jack.-Cuban Destitution.

Santiago de Cuba Sept. S.-SiX cases
of yellow fever have developed in Col
Sargents Fifth immune regiment. The
cases have been watched closely fer sew
era days, and the opinion of Colonel
Havard chief surgeon of the military
department Of Santiago the diagnosis Is
Enthusiastically correct.
The victims have been sent to the vel
low fever hospitals and Il strict quaran-
ttine has been established against the
regiment, which is encamped on the hills
along the MOrro road, about two miles
south of the city.
There is a great deal of sickness in
this regiment but in the opinion of tho
surgeons, no more yellow fever.
The four members Of the Fifth regular
infantry, who were sent to the yellow
fever hospital ten days ago when they
disembarked from the transport Knick
erbOcker from Tampa, are doing well
The battalion is still isolated, but nc
new cases have developed.
The destitutiOn among the Cubans /,
still appalling. General Wood issued fif.
ty-two thousand free ratiOns yesterday
Tne capacity of the free supply depots i,
not great enough to meet the demand
and new one is to be established short
ly.
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THE NAVAL BUREAUS WORK.
Consideration of the Bids and Plans 20
War Ships.

Washington, d. c., September S.-Thf
Board of Naval Bureau Chiefs, which
has been carefully examining the large
number of bids and plans submitted by
ship building firms for the construction
of torpedo boats and torpedo boat des
troyers, has almost completed that work
and within a day or two it is expected
to report to Acting Secretary Allen u
plan of distribution Of the awards.
According to the decision of the board
w. r. Trigg & Company, Richmond
Va, will get one or two destrOyers and
three or four torpedo boats.
The board is now about to turn its
attention entirely to a close consideration
of the bids recently received for the
construction of three battleships. The
Bureau Chiefs appear to have widely diff
ferent opinions as to the respective mer-
it's of the designs and it is within the
bounds of possibility that the Depart
ment will decide not to make the award
in accordance with the lowest bid In
such case the Newport News bid. the
lowest, would be thrown out and two
of the three ships would go to Cramps.
the third going to the Union Iron
Works.