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ney's jaw and sent the big white prototype of
Jim Corbett, from New York, into trance
which lasted for fifteen minutes.
The battle at the American Athletic club
was from the very first exchange CT fierce
order. Both men forsook any semblance
or science, Rugged, gouged, roughed, slugged
and wrestled until both were in a state of
exhaustion. In the fifth both men were
weary and staggering, when Armstrong
fell straight backward, and the fight was
over
For fifteen minutes Kenney's seconds
worked over him, and finally succeeded in
bringing their to.
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Gage Points with Pride.

WASHINGTON, Feb. N.-Secretary Gage
points with a great deal OF interest today to
the fact that the customs receipts for this
fiscal year at least, have overtaken the re-
ceipts for the same period of the prior fiscal
year.
The total receipts so far this fiscal year
today reached $3.50 ,594 while at the same
period of the last fiscal year the receipts
were $SS, $50, 600.
Secretary Gage sees in these receipts with
the income from other sources, an early ces-
sation OF the government deficit.
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Suburban Declarations.

NEW YORK, Feb. 21.-The following dec
larations have been made in the Suburban
to be run at Sheepshead Bay, June IS:
]. j. McCafferty's Requital, s. 1872; August
den's Plaudit. 3, log; w. A Chandler
Calderon, 4, lis; H. Franks Senator Bland,
O. 100.
been declared out of the handicap This
makes six declarations leaving forty-three
eligible.
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Spanish Stoned.

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 21-The Cubans Of
this city are making extensive preparations
for the celebration on the oath instant of the
third anniversary of the outbreak of the
present instruction.
A party of young Spaniards performing
Spanish airs in the street In the garb Of
Spanish students on Sunday last, were at
tackled and stoned by the populace This in
dicates the state of popular feeling here in
regard to the Cuban question.
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STILL SPANISH ATTACHE.
But Lieut.. SObraI Disavows the
Statements Credited to Him.

NEW YORK, Feb. 21.-Today Lieu.
tenant Commander L. G. Sobral. naval
attache to the Spanish legation at
Washington, was asked if the reported
interview held with him had been ac-
curately stated.
Lieutenant Commander Sobral said
that he had been misunderstood, hence
misquoted. He said that the construc-
ton placed upon his remarks had led
to an erroneous deduction-that he had
not made any unkind or harsh remarks
about the officers of the Maine.
When asked If his official connection
with the Spanish legation had ceased
he said that it had not, and that he
was, as formerly, the naval attache of
that legation.
Washington, Feb. 21-Notwithstand-
Ing the statement of Lieut.. SobraI
that he is still the naval attache Of
the Spanish legation, his recall was
regularly gazetted on the oath of Feb
ruary and he is not regarded by the
legation here as connected with 1t.
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BOMB Exploded.
Masquerade Ball at Havana VERY
RudeIy Interrupted.

HAVANA, Feb. 21.-At about mid
night last night while a masquerade
ball was in progress at the Irijoa thea
ter, bomb was exploded on the sec
ond floor, destroying window blinds and
the roof and wounding lawyer named
Pou and his father and two other per-
sons.
The explosion caused great confusion
and many Of the masqueraders aban-
doned the theater. Others, however,
continued dancing
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Merritt, and afterward the party drove
to the city hall, where a call was made
upon Mayor Van Wyck.
During the reception at the navy
yard Capt. Eulate expressed to Admiral
Bunce his deep sympathy with the
navy and people of the United States
over the loss of the Maine and the
brave men who went down with her.
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TRIO OF VICTORIES
SANITY CITY CURRIERS' WIN IN
THE STATE BONsPIEL
Not a Defeat Scored Against Them
In the First Days Play i'm the
Mill City-Duluth to Be Repre-
scented Later in the Contest.

st. Paul got decidedly the best of 1t in
the preliminaries Of the state bonspiel
that opened at the Four City rink,
Minneapolis, Fourth avenue south and
Eleventh street last evening. Three
games were played between Minneap-
Pills and st. Paul Kinks, and in every
same did the Sanity players win. The
games are for the Merriam medal,
Fhich, during the past year, has been
~eld by the local club. The playing
will continue this morning and after
noon, the finals occurring in the even
Ing. For this morning three more ST.
Paul and Minneapolis Kinks are en-
tered, while 1t is expected that Duluth
and other towns of the state will be
represented
The attendance last evening was
good, and the playing of a high order.
and resulted as follows:
David Scott, George Myron.
G. A. Van Slyke, W. F. Myron.
George f. Hall, A. B. Van Bergen
Tom Scott, skip-1S, John Riheldaffer,
slip-22,
j. c. Myron, r. G. Hanna,
P. A. Pratt, D. A. Mcdonald.
Sam Fullerton, W. T. Frazer
w. Hunter, J. MacRae. SAiO-ii
D. Mackerthar, J. McCutcheon
W. G. Sherman, Sam Hastings
John Mcleod, B. ColQuhon,
skip; skp-s.
Hand Ball Tournament.
The first annual indoor hand ball tourna-
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Omaha Deal CInseI-

OMAHA, Feb 21.-Messrs Schuman and
O'Brien. who own the Omaha franchise in
the Western league, are in town. They say
they nave come to stay, and that all talk
Of the team staying in Grand Rapids Is
baseless. They will close the deal at once
for grounds. They have announced the per
sonnet OF their team. except the pitchers
Both Will attend the Kansas City meeting
on Thursday
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22
ENGLISH BOXER ouTpoINTED.
Twenty-Round Bout at London Won
by "Spikev SULLIVAN

LONDON, Feb. 21.-In the twenty
round bout between Spike" Sullivan.
the crack American light weight, and
Harry Greenfield, the English boxer,
at the National Sporting club, this
evening, Sullivan won in the fifteenth
round, Greenfield being out-pointed
from the start
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LIVE BIRD CONTEST.
ST. PauI Gun Club Holds a Shoot at
State Fair Grounds.

The st. Paul Gun club VIII initiate five
King live bird traps at the state fair grounds
this AFTERNOON. There will be plenty Of
birds and targets.
Minneapolis and Saltwater will be repre-
sented. Several Of the boys have their eye
on $1,000 hung up by the Grand American
handicap at Elwood park, Long Branch, N.
j., March 22-24, and will take advantage OF
today's shoot to get in some practice work.
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Tariff Decision.

court today delivered an opinion In the case
Of the United States VS.. Alexander
Murphy & Co. The case involved the con-
struction of the tariff act OF 1880. The effect
of the opinion is to include worsteds in para
graphs 1896, covering dress goods composed
wholly or In part OF wool, worsteds, the hair
Of the camel, etc."
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22

The treasury department will con-
firm the nominations of Collector Peter
sons subordinates today. Senator
Davis forwarded his letter to the de-
rartment on Saturday, and the commits
sions of the new appointees will be
mailed to the lucky men today. The
names were given out at the time
Peterson made the nominations.
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Alaskan Bill.

WASHINGTON. Feb. Ex-senator Carter.
from the senate committee on territories. to-
day reported the bill providing a government
for the territory OF Alaska
Senator Hansbrough today gave notice OF
an amendment he will offer to this bill pro-
hiblting the manufacture. importation and
sale Of liquors in Alaska. and making the
ofrense punishable by both fine and impriSe
Onment,
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Won der Ahe,s Release.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 21-John M Glover,
chris Won der Ahe's attorney. will return
to Pittsburg tonight. He says:
We are confident that on Wednesday
next, whether the decision by the United
States court is favorable or adverse, and 1t
may be the latter Mr.. Won der Abe will be
court of the United States and return at
once to this city,
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Postmasters Nominated.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21-The president
today sent these nominations to the senate !:
RECONSIDERATION A. Mayhem Clinton.
William B. Arbuckle Villisoa Daniel L.
Bower, Freer; J. D. McVay, Lake City; John
5: Willard, Marion. Minnesota-M W.
Grimes, LIE Sueur; John H. Weddendorf, New
Ulm; Charles N. Callahan, Rochester: q. q.
Goss Wabasha
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22
Sugar Coh1ference OFF.

LONDON, Feb. 21.e4The Morning Post says
1t understands that 1.-THE proposed Brussels
sugar bounty conference has been indefinitely
postponed, owing to want of unanimity be-
tween the beet growing powers and that it
is probable that England will not invite a
conference in London
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ment Of the st. Paul Athletic club will COM
i in THIS evening at the club gymnasium
oM 'yi into two classes and valuable prizes
VIII be awarded. the winners in each class
Inc Inc club has several fast players and some
6ers have the privilege of inviting their
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22
MAINE MONUMENT.
Resolution offered in the House b,
Cummings, of New York.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-Representative
Cummings, of New York. today introduced
the following resolution: ~
Resolved, That the sum OF s1OO,OOO be, and
the same is hereby appropriated to be ex-
pended, under the direction of the secretary
of the navy for the erection of monument
at Fort Lafayette harbor, in honor OF the
officers, sailors and marines of the United
States war vessel Maine, who lost their lives
IN the harbor of Havana on the night of
Tuesday, Feb To- 1898.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22
President Leaves

WASHINGTON, Feb. N.-President Mo-
Finley, accompanied by his secretary, Mr.
Porter, left Washington at 1245 today over
the Pennsylvania road for Philadelphia.
where the president at II O'Clock tomorrow
morning will deliver an address before the
University OF PENNSYLVANIA
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22
Men Are Ont.

BELLAIRE, O., Feb 21-The plant of the
Wheeling Iron and Steel company at Ben
wood, w. Va, shut down today a result
of the determination of LOCO men to resist
a to 80 per cent cut in wages, as proposed
by the company, which went into effect to-
day. u
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22

MONTREAL. Feb. 21.-The Canadian Pa
Montreal to Toronto and other Ontario points
The former rate of $40 to Toronto is cut to
30, with corresponding reduction to other
points reached by way of Toronto
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Met the President.

WAsHINGToN. Feb. IA dispatch from
United States Minister Merry, at San Jose,
Costa RIGA, informs the department of state
that the Chicago civil engineer commission.
under the direction of Lyman E. Cooley.
C. 4. and Edwin F. Craigin, reached San
Jose on the 5th inst. and were presented to
President Inglesias and his cabinet.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22
Scale Price Discussed.

DETROIT, Mich, Feb. 21.-Representatives
of the Central Coal and Coke company,
combination Of all the Ohio coal mine opera
tors held one of their preliminary meetings
In this city today the object of which was
to agree upon a scale price.
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Sale POSTPONED.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Feb. 21.-The sale of tbe
Fort Erie Jockey clubs grounds and br,id
i1hgs' which was scheduled to take place to-
day to satisfy liens held by contractors was
postponed until Saturday afternoon next at
z o CLOCK, at the request OF the lien holders.
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Grant Invalid.

WASHINGTON, Feb 21.-The decision of
the United States court of private land
claims in the case OF John Cessna and
others, involving claim to large tract Of
land In Southern New Mexico, was affirmed
In an opinion handed down today by Justice
Brewer. The opinion invalidates a grant
made to Cessna
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22
Eight Injured.

TIFFIN. Feb. 21.-At New Washington.
near here, this afternoon a Pennsylvania
freight train crashed into a combination
coach at the Northern Ohio railway crossing,
breaking the car in two and dragging it
300 feet. Eight persons were In the and
all were injured
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22
New Postmaster.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21-Emny Nordby
was today appointed postmaster at Hurdai,
Fillmore county, Mimi, vice ole johnson,
resigned and Peter E. Peterson at Briggs
VILE Marquette county, WIS.,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22
Three burned,

ORILLIA, Ont Feb. 21.-The members OF
the family OF James Arthur lost their lives
in fire which destroyed Nir home Mrs
Arthur and her two sons aged nine and six
teen respectively, were the victims The
mother lost her life trying to rescue the
younger boy. Agnes, an eighteen year-old
daughter, and the father were severely
hrtrn Oh
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22

crowd, including Kyle, Pettigrew. Hartman
and Harris. I'VE will sweep the West next
fall" said Butler. Yes" replied Nelson,
February Is good month for sweeping
minnesota. You Populists have never failed
to sweep the country along about this time
of the wear" -
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TO CURE A COLD IN OWE-Dhy

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund money IL 1t fails to cure 25c.
The genuine has L. 3. O. on each tablet
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22

Senator Nelson today presented the
resolution Of the Minneapolis board of
trade In favor OF appropriations for the
harbors of st. Joseph and Benton,
Mich.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22
"ASLEEP!"

Nothing SO ap-
peals to a moth
er's heart as the
sight of her baby
asleep. This is
,doubly true when
the white lips,
the fevered brow,
the blue lines
beneath the eyes
and the thin lit
tie hands tell the
path e tic story
that baby is i'll.
To the child that
comes into the
world robust and
healthy, the ordi-
nary ills of child
hood are not a
serious menace !;
but to the weak,
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ALXerSe RPnOrf.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-The house COM
mittee has made adverse report tho
resolution calling on the committee to investl-
gate all the circumstances connected with
the failure of the First National Bank OF
Sedaia Mo.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22
When Pops Sweep the Country.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Ex-senator Butler,
of North Carolina who has been out in Min
nesota fixing up fusion, returned today. H!7
next neighbor in the senate is Knute Nelson.
and when Butler approached his seat today
he was surrounded by quite a POI pliat
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22

j. A. Rinehardt. of 300 Lisbon street. died
at his residence Saturday noon.
Mr.. Rinehardt was 80 years of age and was
employed by Contractors Hennessy g. Cox in
the capacity of a foreman. Mr.. Rinehardt' q
wife and two children, aged II and O. survive
him. The funeral will take place at p. N.
TODAY
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Maine Memorial.

NEW YORK, Feb PA number of the
atrical managers met in this city today and
appointed a committee to devise plan to
raise funds for the erection OF a memorial to
the crew and officers of the Maine killed by
the explosion in Havana.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22
Gas work. Lense,

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 21.-The state
supreme court today affirmed the decision OF
the common pleas court, which confirmed the
lease of the City Gas works to the United
Gas improvement company.
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Receiver. Named.

BOSTON. Mass, Feb 21.-In the United
States circuit court today Judge Brown ap
pointed Frederick E. Snow and Thomas w.
Patterson OF Boston, and Bradley B. Smalley,
of Burlington, VT, receivers Of the Burling-
ton Wooden company.
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Masts Carried Away.

PLYMOUTH, Feb. 21.-The British ship
Lancing, Capt Chapman, which sailed from
San Francisco on Oct. II for London, was
spoken ten miles south Of Eddystone light,
with fore and main topmasts and upper yards
gone.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22

Chase, OF Lancaster, sister OF the late Col.
Cross OF the New Hampshire volunteers, has
returned to the Fourth North Carolina vol
unteers, c. S. A the battle flag captured
from that regiment by her brothers regiment
at Antietam.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22
Harvard Dates.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Feb. H-The dates
1or the Yale-Harvard base ball games were
announced today The first one wiz he at
cambridge June %, the second at New Have
June Is and the third. if tie should result
at New York, July g
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22
AI&er Better.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2l.-Mr. Mason, con-
1dential clerk to Secretary Alger vino has
Monroe, reports that the secretary is showing
great improvement.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22

MADRID Feb. 2.-Senor Sagasta, the
premier, says the reports of divers which
have been since confirmed prove that the
disaster to the Maine was the result of an
accident. 80
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Money for Creditors.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21-The COMPTROLLER
of currency has declared a dividend OF per
cent in favor of the creditors of the Union
National bank, Of Minneapolis, MINI.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22

Senator Kyle today introduced an
amendment to the sundry civil bill ap-
prcpriating 100000 for the enlargement
of Fort Meade.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22
Roth sides Firm.

BOSTON, Mass. Feb. 21.-The sixth week
of the cotton mill strike IN New Bedford,
Biddeford, Saco Me-, and other places be
gan today. Except at the King Philip mills
in Fall River, where most of the strikers
cept the ring spinners returned after being
out nearly five weeks, and the Enos Lap
ham mills at Centerville, r. l., where the
strike is practically over, both sides con-
tinue to hold out
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22
Gardiner Won.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Feb. 21-Oscar Gardiner
the Omaha Kid knocked out Luke stew,
ems OF this city, in the ninth round, before
the Olympic Athletic club tonight.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22

In a preliminary twenty round go between
Andy Watson, the colored lightweight boxer.
of Boston, and Jewey Cook, of London, the
Latter came off winner.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22
Pnnel ShGw-

NEW YORK, Feb. 21.-The Westminster
Kennel club opened its twenty-second annual
snow at Madison square garden today with
ABOUT 1,4OO dogs on exhibition.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22

Secretary Bliss today approved for
patent to the state of Minnesota list
of swamp land selections embracing
"a, 407 acres IN the Duluth district.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22
Leather Dividend

NEW YORK, Feb. 21.-The directors q,
the U. S. Leather company have declared q
dividend of IA per cent on the preferred
stock, payable April 1.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22
McCOy's Divorce.

HAMILTON. O., Feb 21.-Rose selbv WAC
today granted a decree of divorce from Nor
man Selby, known in the pugilistic world
as kid Mccoy"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22
Making Terms.

From the Philadelphia North American.
Stern Father-Tll cut you off with a pennyI
Profigate Son-Yes, sir. VIII you give It
to me now?
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22
INTERcITY WHIST CONTEST.

ST. Paul Makes an Additional Gain
In the Sixth Contest.
In the sixth game of the intercIty whist
players contest, played last night, st. Paul
secured gain Of IS points, making a COM
Portable lead in the SERIES Following are
the scores of last nights play:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22

Comptroller Dawes today declared the
seventh dividend of per cent IN favor
Of the creditors of the Union National
Bank of Minneapolis, making in all 70
per cent on claims proved amounting
to S2S214h
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22
ERidI Resigns.

BERLIN Feb. N.-Anton Seidl has been
obliged to decline the conductorship of the
Royal opera house. owing to his American
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22
Cutting In Cnnndn

engagements. Herr Motif has been ap-
pointed
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22

Capt. H. A. Castle has returned fror
st. Paul.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22
NO sEMBLANCE OF SCIENCE.
Yank kenney Whipped I'm "A Rough
and-TumbIe Fight

CHICAGO, Feb. 21.-Big Bob Armstrong
retrieved some of his lost laurels tonight
when, after desperate battle of five rounds
he swung vicious right against Yank Ken
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22
steamer for service to Alaska and Aleu-
tan islands, and $4,000 for outfit.
DAVIS TO SPEAK AT DETROIT.
Invited Guest at Washington Day
Banquet-Capt. Castle
Returns
St paul HIoba

Special to The st. Paul Globe
WASHINGTON, Feb. Ex-senator
Davis went to Detroit tonight. He
will speak at a Washington birthday
banquet tomorrow evening.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-22

Flag Returned.
CONCORD, N. H., Feb. N.-Mrs. Persas F.
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Hand Ball Tournament.
The first annual indoor hand ball tourna-
The age-herald., 1898-11-17
CONTRACT FOR MACHINE SHOPS
Of Rod and Wire NH at Ensley Has Been Let-Ofice Building Today.

The contract for erecting the machine shops of the Alabama Steel and Wire com pany at Ensley has been let to Meighan & Co.,, of this city, and they will break ground for the foundations of this building this morning. The contract for the whole plant has not been let The machine shops will be built of heavy timber, and will be 60x12O feet in size. The reason for rushing the work on the machine shops is that nothing can be done in the way of beginning work on the other buildings until the machine shops are completed.
 The contract for the erection of the office building of the plant will be let today. There are several bidders
 The Cromwell-Garrett Engineering com pany of Cleveland, O., Is only to draw the plans and specifications of the plant and to supervise the construction. They have not nor will they have the contract for erect ing any of the buildings.
 As has been explained in The Age-Herald, the whole plant may be considered to con- sst of three mills. The rod mill proper which is the largest of all; the wire mill and the nail mill, besides the machine shops and other minor buildings. The contract for the erection of the whole rod mill will be let to some one bidder in a few weeks The company itself will erect the wire and nail mills, employing their own workmen and experimenting the work themselves. As far as possible the machinery for the wire and nail mills will be built by the company in their machine shops or con tracts given to Birmingham firms. Some of it, however, will have to be manufactured in the north
 Secretary Schuler of the Alabama Steel and Wire company is the authority for the above informa tion.