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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-09
Buy Your
Wrap at
Bai11argeOn's.
Why !?

Cause It's money saved II you
do. Just listen:
LADIES' JACKETS.
Good Beaver or Cheviot Black !!
ones, with Franklin Front, Large
Buttons, were $500, now $3.50
Black Bourette Cloth, with
large Storm Collar and Box Front :
were 500. now si25. ]
Same, of Black Boucle. was wa
now $f75.
And so on. all grades are ~. !
MACKINTosHEs. !
All with Velvet Collar. Dounk .
Capes and Double Texture:
s3.75.
Black. Navy or Cardinal Henri
eta. were s. 90. now $3.50.
Extra Grade Mixed Tweed. Wefe
$50, an extra wearing grade, nov
SI.00 I
And all other grades similarly ~ |. |.
duced.
CHILDREN's JACKETS. /
Of Mixed Cheviot. Empire style. !
Large Collar. Trimmed with MO-
hair Braid. were $500. now szoo
or Mixed Tweed. a Large Cot.I' 4
Trimmed with Navy MohAir blaio T
Box Front, were 500. now ~ |.
All other grades likewise reouSs&
EGDERDOwN COATS. I
Striped. Lined. Large CoIMs
Pretty Sleeves. Trimmed va"
Braid. now sl.h0. 4
Very Pretty Stripes. with Lar 4
Collar. Trimmed with Braid -
Long Angora Fur. Pretty Sise' q
now s2.2J.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10
AUGUSTANA NOTES.

1t is remarkable to note the activity
of the societies at this early date.
Services will be held as usual in the
college chapel Sunday evening at
7:30.
Prof. C. A. Wendell has purchased
the residence of the late Rev. A.
Rodell. 626 Thirty-eighth street. He
is busy moving these days.
DIR. Eastman, of Harvard univer-
sity, visited the Augustana museum
the other day. The doctor has been
on a visit to see a new geological
formation which has been discovered
by Prof. Udden this summer in Mus
catine county, Iowa. On their visit
the professors were accompanied by
DIR. Calvin, of Iowa City.
a full program was carried out
both in the Phrenokosmian and the
Adelphic societies. The Phrenokos-
milan program was as follows: Music
by Miss Walgren, address of welcome
by President Edwins, speeches by
Messrs. Morton, Carlson, Hultgren
and Prof. Bexell. declamations by
Messrs. Walter Anderson and Jacob
son, vocal solos by Messrs. Lundquist
and Rydquist. The Adelphic program
was as follows: Music by Misses
Peterson, johnson and Hutchins, adj
dress of welcome by S. q. Hegglund,
speeches by Messrs. Bandelle and
johnson, declarations by Messrs. +.
c. johnson. Bergman and LundvaH-
The friends of the societies in the
three cities are most cordially invited
to attend their meetings. which will be
held regularly every Friday evening at
7:3O O'Clock, the Phrenoknosmian in
the south seminary room and the
Adelphic in the history room.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10
PERSONAL POINTS.

| William Rettlck returned to Peoria
this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. p. Keiffer are visit
ing in Chicago.
John Voss, of Dewitt, is visiting
friends in the city.
| Rev. f. f. Gee departed for Gales
burg this afternoon.
Capt. Wash Hight left this morning
for st. Louis, his home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bergquist are
visiting relatives at Rockford.
Mr.. and Mrs. j.. 5. Jones have
moved into their new home at 1016
Nineteenth street.
Mrs. F. w. Means, son Frank, and
daughters. Misses Grace and Leila,
left last night for Chicago on short
visit.
Mrs. Elmer Blakesley is in Omaha
visiting relatives, and also enjoying
the scenes at the Mississippi
exposition.
Miss Tanning, of Chicago, has re-
turned home after visit with her
friends, the Misses Larkin, of Thir-
tieth street.
Mrs. j. Breen and daughter, Louise,
returned to their home at st. Louis
today after visit ut the Peetz home
on Eighteenth street.
Miss Annable, ofALeland. and Miss
Alice Carey, of Chicago, who have
been visiting the past few weeks with
Mrs. Grace Mackin, have returned
home.
G.. Elmer Blakeslev has returned
from his eastern visit, which included
all the principal cities. He was in
New York at the time of the naval
parade.
Private George II. Vincent, of Com
pany NJ, LIST Illinois, returned today
to his regiment at Chicago, after a
short business visit at Rock Island
arsenal.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. j. Halpin and chill
dren, of St. Louis, are visiting Rock
Island relatives. They contemplate
the building of a residence on their
Twenty-third street property.
Police Sergt. NJ. f. Archer has the
happy intelligence that his brother,
James, of Wilton, Iowa, is recovering
nicely from an operation for appendix
citis, to which he recently submitted.
Announcement is made of the en-
gagement of Charles IL. Lippineott,
of this city, and Miss Nellie Maude
Stephens, of Moline. Mr.. Lippincott
is paymaster for the Rock Island Il
Peoria road.
Messrs. and Mesdames c. b. Knox
and Andrew Bladel have returned
from the National G. A. r. encamp
ment at Cincinnati. Mr.. Knox served
as an aide on the staff of the COM
mander-in-chiefo of Educational GA. r.
They start Monday for Aurora to at
tend the seth Illinois regimental re-
union.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10

head of. He Will be buried this after
noon.
The people die here like cats.
Every 10 minutes n funeral passes
this place. and 1 wish you could see
the grave yard. 1t is something
terrible. The members of Company
A are all well, not one man in the
hospital, nor has there been any since
we landed on the island. If we go to
Arecibo will be home before the 9th
Illinois The only Rock Island boy
with me is Ben Sears, and he is also
well.
Maj. Anthony had TO leave all the
linens and other stuff here in the
hospital as he was not allowed to take
them any further. Yours, RosEY.
John Carse III.
Ex-Mayor Henry Carse today re-
ceived letter from Maj. Channon,
dated at Ponce Aug. 80, stating that
his son, John, of Company A, was i'll,
but not seriously, and was being
given the best of care. Mr.. Carse is
of the belief that his son is coming
home with the rest of the boys, and
accordingly leaves tomorrow morning
for New York to meet him.
Deaths in the Sixth.
Direct information from Capt.
Geiger, Company ID, of the 9th
Illinois regiment. received at Ga
lena, announces the death of
Privates Michael Dignan and Charles
A. Calvert, both mem bers of Com
pany Nj. Dignan died in hos pital
at Ajuntas. Porto Rico. Aug. %. of
malarial fever. and Calvert at Ponce
Aug. 2S, of typhoid fever. Private
Dignan lived at Galena, and Calvert at
Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10
FEEDING NEW ENGLAND.
Western Products in Favor.

A Battle Greek food concern Cthe
Postum Cereal company, limited) are
sendink prepared food called Grape
Nuts to Boston by the car load. The
New England people are proverbial
for the care with which they select
food, and these Grape-Nuts appeal
strongly to them, as the article is
made to supply need for pre-di-
gested and toothsome food, and some
thing different from the ordinary soft
mushes. They are known to possess
in concentrated form, the most val
liable elements of nutrition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10
KosEY REMAINS WITH THE s1oE
Argus Correspondent May Not Come
Home with His Regiment.

Argus Correspondent May Not Come
Home With His Regiment.
Louis Rosenfield, THE ARGUS faith
full correspondent. in a letter received
by The ARGUS yesterday, states that
he may not come home with his COM
rades of the 9th regiment. He saws:
Utuado. Porto Rico, Aug 27.-The
9th regiment left here for Ponce yes
terday to embark for home. No
doubt by the time this reaches you
they will have landed on United States
soil, while / will remain here
for some time to come. But Mai.
Grail has asked that all the sick be
sent north as soon as possible, (Rosen-
field being in the hospital corps. will
of course accompany them), and to
embark from Arecibo, Is miles from
here. We hope that this may be
done soon, as this place is very un-
healthy, and we have now some %
in the hospital. We hope to move
some time next week AS for myself
/ am well and feel good, hut am not
getting fat. ! hope to be with YOU
early next month.
We had case of suicide, man
from Company X, 9th Illinois bv the
name of Morris. taking his life in the
hospital. He was sick but a few DAYS,
and was down-hearted and homesick.
Last night he told some of the bows
that he would never get home to see
his wife and family When he awoke
at $50 he spoke to his nurse for a
while, and then walked into the office
where the sick mems guns are kept,
put a shell into one, and putting the
butt on the floor, pulled the trigger
with his toe, blowing the top of his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10

One size smaller after using Allen:
Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken into
the shoes. 1t makes tight or new
shoes feel easy; gives instant relief to
corns and bunions It's the greatest
comfort discovery of the age. Cures
callous and sore spots. Aliens Foot
Ease is certain cure for sweating.
hot, aching, nervous feet. AT all
druggists and shoe stores, 25c.
Trial package free. Address Allen S.
Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10
MISCELLANEOUS.

EtoIICIT0FS WNTTFn NT-ADIfS or, GEN.
- tlemeu FOR our complete ~ets OF Juvenile
Books for the holidays Zach set has four
books graded for little ones To grUWn-up Z ks.
Zach book Oh rrnirg delightful. captivating.
Prices range from SIC 10 $50 Large books.
oVctfioN in., with happy Illustrations. IRE
mcudouS sellers Nothing ike them. -Four
months golden harvest for energetic work
CrS Credit given. Freight paid. Biggest com
missions. tutfis with samples of all four books
ire Send twelve s-ceut stamps Tor paying
part only of the postage alone Drop all trash
aud clear Ss0 month with our exclusive Jul
ycnileS- The National Book Concern, Iuvc-
uiis department. Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10

One Minute Cough Cure surprises
people by its quick cures and children
may take it in large quantities with
out the least danger. 1t has won for
itself the best reputation of any prep
aration used today for colds, Group,
tickling in the throat or obstinate
coughs L. III. Thomas, A. j. Riess
and NJ. F. Bahnsen, druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10

A little life may be sacrificed to a
sudden attack of Group if you don't
have DIR. Thomas Electric Oil on
hand for the emergency. For sale by
Marshall & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10

You invite disappointment when
you experiment. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers are pleasant, easy, thor
ough little pills. They cure consti-
patton and sick headache Just as sure
as you take them. T. III. Thomas,
A. j. Riess and NJ. +. Bahnsen, drug
oists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10
A Bad Case.

Il had bad case of scrofula and
there was sore on one of my limbs
which troubled me for three or four
years. l saw Hoods Sarsaparilla so
highly recommended for scrofula that
l began taking it and it has COM
pletely cured me. l am no0 sound
and well.' Clarence L. Delaney,
Waller, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10
HONOR FOR SOLDIERS.
Continued from Fifth page.

Gov. Tanners call, boarding n Bur
lington special, and joining their reg.
iment at the state capital, where follow
ed three weeks of re ecting, recruiting,
drilling and Informing. With the
first movement of the army toward
Cuba came orders for the 9th to go
to Washington, and few days after
ward the men settled down to slow
life at Camp Alger, where they re-
manned from MAY IS to June 80, when
July ?, with the brigade under
rail for Charleston, to accom-
pany Gen. Miles to the scene of
conflict. The Yale, with Gen. Miles
and the Column ia. the two war YES
sells having the 9th aboard, arrived
off Santiago July IL, when Gen. Toral
was dickering with Gen. Shafter over
the terms of surrender. When fire was
opened on the city the following day
troops which had arrived with him,
and storm the works. The 9th Hi
nois was detailed to lead the charge.
but this was found unnecessary, ow-
ing TO the capitulation. The order
went to Col. Foster July IS to have
his men at Guantanamo prepared to
embark for Porto Rico, and July 20,
the regiment sailed, landing at Guam
lea July %. The march toward
Ponce was begun July 81. Ponce was
reached Aug. l. The boys camped
there from Aug. l till Aug. 8. when
they marched to Utuado and camped
there until embarkation for home last
Wednesday.
The staff officers of the 9th are:
Colonel-D. Jack Foster, Chicago.
Lieutenant Colonel-Edward Kittil-
sen, Moline.
Majors-William L. Channon, Rock
Island David f. Clarke, Monmouth;
William f. Baldwin, Dixon; Frank
Anthony (surgeon), Sterling.
Captains-JohnJ j. Gains (adjutant),
Chicago; Harrison p. Hopper assist
ant surgeon), Galesburg; Benjamin
Eick, l . X. p; John III. Holt Quarter
mastery, Moline.
First Lieutenants-Frc w. Porter,
Galesburg; Joseph A. Showalter, La
noble.
The commissioned officers of Com
pany A are:
Captain-William McConochie.
First Lieutenant-Luke Hemenway.
Second ieutenant-George Flood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10

Hoods pills cure nausea, sick head
ache, biliousness, Indigestion. Price
% cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10
TOLD ABOUT TOWN.

A man rushed up to a drug store
late at night and asked the proprietor:
Can l get car here for Moline?''
mo sir. was the reply. ..but you
can get mustard plaster.
And he laughed, and moved on.
This happened to a young business
man, who one day joeularly informed
his trusted clerk that in the event of
any member of the gentler sex calling
for him by telephone during his alb
sence to tell her that he (the young
business man) would meet her and
for her TO name the place and time.
1t was late in the afternoon. The
phone rang. The proprietor was abb
sent. The clerk answered.
lis Mr. Blank there?" said gen.
tie voice at the other end of the line.
mo. ma I'M, = he replied. '.but he
told me that if you called up that you
should let me know where you de-
sired to meet him, and that l should
deliver the message to him.
what-who is this?''
1T is the clerk
You bold thing,-I" and she slam
med up the receiver.
Mr. Blank did not hear of the incl
dent for some time after. when he
was stopped on the street by a lady
residing in his neighborhood. She
acquainted him with what had taken
place. He apologized for the boy,
and she took it good naturally.
Different instructions were given
the clerk, however, in relation to flu
ture telephone calls
Much disappointment has been
caused in Rock Island family by the
departure of son with a woman to
whom he had formerly been married,
but from whom he had been divorced,
and it was hoped would remain separ-
ated from forever.
1t was recently discovered that the
ex hequer of one of the city's frater-
nal organizations was shy few hun
dred dollars.
The treasurer was interviewed and
reminded that if he did not make the
amount good within specified time
he would be prosecuted. Ii is under
stood he has liquidated the shortage,
eiHh IlAS AuiiiOu lCCilhSS VI thOoC VIM
were the most indignant over the
matter soothed.
A travelling statesmen was chagrined
by the success of fellow knight of
the grip in beating him out of an or
der from Il local retail establishment.
Intent on making the head of the
firm sorry for side-tracking him, he
threw ont his samples and gave ride
ulously low quotations, never think
ing that he would be taken up on his
You may send me Che specified the
lmount) of that line, I" said the buyer |
The travelling man staggered, but
he could not back down. The goods |
came, but accompanying them was a |
note from the house that they could |
not be had at the quoted price. The
dealer replied that he would hold the |
to the bargain made by |
their representative. And it went.
The next time the traveller visited |
-he local house the buyer asked him
f he had any more goods at the quo
-ations he had given before.
Not much, " he said, you caught |
ne at my own game. 1t cost me $50. |
I'll say what mean hereafter when
laal in,r
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10
No-To-Bac for FIftv Cents.
Subscribe for The ARGUS.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure makes wea
men strong, blood pure SOC. q. AL druggist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10
WANTED.

WTANTED-GIHL FOR EOUSEwORK AT
w 521 Tw enty-ihird street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10

TOR SALE-CHEAP. MANTLE AND
II crate. Crate has not been fred but a Re "
times. Enquire at Simon & MOsenfelder's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10

LNOR RENT-THREE OFFICE ROOMS
II over 100 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10

fIOR SALE-NINE-ACRE FRUIT FARM
II AL kinds of fruit: good buildings; neal
town. \ bargain for some one IL taken soon
Gordon s. Bowman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10
FOB SALE

L1OUND-A BIH-S COAT ON SECOND
II avenue Finder can have same by calling
az THE ARGUS ofiice and paying costs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10

I1OR RENT DESIRABLE HOUSE LARGE
II yard. SIG 2ss3 sixth ave
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10
FOR RENT.

L,oR RENT-ovFIcE ROOM OVER DAVID
IL Dons store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10

NOR RENT ~ NICELY FURNISHED
II TO ms, wish or vi bout board at 22l0
Sixth aycn. q.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10

L1OR SALE-TwO HALF ACRE LOTS IN
Il Webb'S subdivision, South Rock Island.
\ bargain IL taken AT once Apply TO George
r. roth, Masonic Temple.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10
GA - ~ .

"a o7EA.
Bearsthe The Kind yOs Hss AIhsys Bought
S'. If NW2gsza
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10

"ANTED-TO LOAN MONEY ON Ola
w monds, watches. jewelry. hardw are,
musical Instruments, bicycles. clothing, dry
goods furniture, etc. Highest cash prices
paid for second hand goods of all kinds also.
The above goods for sale at half the usual
store prices All business transactions strictly
confidential. His new number and location,
1873 Second avenue. Don't forget it. j. w.
Jones. Two rings on 1871
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10

LlOR r F;NT-F' CRNISH HE'D ROOMS. SINGLE
II or eus;Iitc steam heat. gas bath one
block from court house. corner Thirteenth
street aud Second avenue, I2sg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10

EDTOTRADE-WHAT aAVE YOU
w TO offer for s. 600 stock of goods in
country ore: Doing good business; proprie-
tor sick and must sell or trade Gordon &
Bowman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10

TOR SALE-AT SACRIFICE. 8O-ACRE
IL farm near town Lots OF fruit. To be
sold cheap to settle an estate. Here Is a bar
gain cheap for cash. No trade. Gordon s
bowman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10

L1OR RE,3T-NICE FLAT. CENTRALLY
II located Apply to John T. Stafford,
room =, BufOrl block.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10

"AETED-ONE OR TWO ROOMS FOR
w light hOuSeker ping with private fam
Hy. located between Twelfth and Twenty
sixth streets. Address Immediately to j. Is -
care Allen Myers d Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10
Choice CONNECTIONS
BON BONS AND CHOCOLATES
A POPULAR

ever carried by any house in
the west. Drop in and look
until YOU are candy hungry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10

"ANTED- FOARDERS AT 312H TWEEN.
w tieth street. Board and room 81 so
meas 20 cents. six side dishes. desert pie
cake and French hoIne-baked bread and best
coffee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10

WANTED-A GIRL TO DO GEN ERAL
w housework al 2iO3 Fourth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10

Much disappointment has been
caused in Il Rock Island family by the
departure of n son with woman to
whom he had formerly been married,
but from whom he had been divorced,
and it was hoped would remain separ-
ated from forever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10

IINOR SALE-COAL IN ANY QUANTITY
II of 50 bushels or over at $50 per ton, de
Hvered c. O. ID. 20 any part of the city. Leave
orders o. Commercial bouse barber shop, Roof
Island. or Enos James, Milan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10
KreII & Maths

Fresh supply of Allegritt's
Chocolate Creams received
today.
Phone II5s. I7I6-I7Is Second Avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10

wv AETED- EXPERIENCED SAL ESMAN
w for luDricating ax-l greases and spe
cialties- ) Larry or commission EQUITABLE
REFIzIsG Company. Cleveland Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10
AJAX REMEDY CO., 70 l sEss sso ST

For sale in Rock Island nv John Bengston
and Marshall i Fisher. druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10

II with about 80 different slides, suitable for
filing legal blanks or any description OF papers
In lat form to be kept in shape for writing
comprehensive index connected Just the
thing for any once with contracts, etc, to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10

MA NTED- 81. 5OooNGOOD REAL ESTATE
W sec. Iity. Address box ss5. Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-10

A man rushed up to drug store
late at night and asked the proprietor:
Can l get a car here for Moline?n
mo sir" was the reply. .'but you
can get mustard plaster.
And he laughed, and moved on.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-30
A PLAN SUGGESTED.
THE UNITED STATES MAY SEND A
FLEET TO EUROPE.
Navy Is DESTROYS of Forcing the
observation-disclosures Not Trou-
bled About the Rumors.

Washington, April CIT is the plan of
the deparement to send a fleet to Euro
pean waters just as soon as the blockad-
ing operations in Cuba arc completed and
| the regular army is landed OH the island.
The fleet formed for this purpose Will
probably be composed of the flying SQUAD
ron. reinforced by several fast and power
full vessels. TO make 1t a match for the
Spanish fleet now On rendezvous at the
Cape Verde Islands. 1t will probably seek
tie Spaniards at their present station or
at the Canaries. or on their own coasts.
1t is the determined policy of the navy
TO force the fighting, so as to end the war.
Inc present course in Cuba seems to
make for long delay, but the movements
are credited-as merely preliminary, and the
real lighting viii commence just as soon
as the troops are landed In Cuba and the
blockade Of the island effected.
In the work OF preparing vessels for
hghtlng the navy department is moving
with great energy. The Atlanta is nearing
completion, and her repairs Will be fin
ished inside OF month. The Chicago, also
at the Brooklyn navy yard, viii be ready
within six weeks. Both vessels have been
rapid firing guns. They will add congid-
cradle strength and efficiency to tho navy
The work of reftting ocean liners bought
recently Will all be completed this week
and a half dozen cruisers will be added
to our fleets.
The navy department is not troubled by
rumors Of the movement of the Spanish
fleets. The long talked of policy of the
Sraniards TO harry our coast seems to have
been indefinitely postponed. and the navy
officials do not know what to make of
the programme. They can not understand
the motive behind the steady withdrawal
of Spanish ships from Western waters, and
the apparent effort to concentrate the
fleets on the western and southern coast
Of Spain.
Tho only activity that Is possible In
Spanish fleets seems to he the same sort
Of activity that was displayed by Weyler
in Cuba,-the activity Of the bulletin and
disDatch