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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23
EDWARD MAKINs, Jr., D. VS.,
Veterinary Surgeon
Dentistry Speciality.
Office at NJ L. Dunett's Livery barn,
Abilene, Kansas.
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

Solomon has chosen the following
teachers for next year: Superintend.
ent, ]. E. Boyer; principal high school
Miss Carrie Matson; grammar, Miss
Rhoda Field; intermediate, Miss Maud
Scarf 2nd primary, Miss Lucy Shaver;
LIST primary, Miss 0zetta Marshal
$50 buys the Crescent, the nobbiest
wheel In the market. Abilene Cycle
company. ltac
Junction City Union: G. A..
Rockwell, while east, took a run up
into Canada as far as Montreal. In
the East and North he found the crop
situation very promising. There has
been less rain east and north than
here, so weeds are more in subiec.
ton.
0. J. Raub, dentist, Sd & Broadway.
j. C. Union: G. c. Buhrer OF
Rinehart, south Of Chapman, hauled
out late last week threshing outfit
complete in every detail with new
separator and engine. 1t cost some
thing like $4,000. Mr.. Buhrer has
400 acres Of small grain, and every
acre Of it looks fine.
For sale, four good farm horses,
ages from five to eight years old, in
quire Of H. c. Brenizer, section two,
Buckeye township. 4l.2*
The Solomon Sentinel wants all
able-bodied citizens TO practice the
manual Of arms and be prepared for
military service We don't know any,
body better fitted to drill the Solomon
people than Editor Burnett. He
served with distinction as a captain
in the English army for many years
and what he does not know about
military tactics is not worth knowing.
Hurrah for Brigadier General Burnett.
Over 90 per cent of the high grade
wheels sold in Abilene this season, up
to June 10, were Crescents. Sold
by Abilene Cycle company.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23
ON CUBAN SOIL.
SKATERS ARMY IS LANDING
TODAY.
Getting Ready for tie Great Attack
on Santiago Camp Algsr Troops
Starting to Help Shafter.
Special to the Reflector.

Special to the Reflector.
WASHINGTON, June 22.-General
Shafter cables from Cuba that the
point of Decentralization has been Sc.
lected and troops are landing on
Cuban soil.
Camp Alger troops left today for
Newport News where they will EN-.
bark and 20 to reinforce Shafter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23
ACADEMY CLOSING.
Mt. st. Joseph's Has Interesting
Commencement Exercises.

Mt. st. Joseph's Has Interesting
Commencement Exercises.
The tenth annual commencement
exercises Of Mt. St. Joseph's academy
were witnessed by a large audience
Tuesday at the college chapel. There
was no graduating class this year
but the following program was given:
ave MARIA. Chorus
Recitatlon-"Little Pilgrim. ......... Glass
Piano TriO-Lullaby ...................C zerney
Recitation-"Long Time Ago"
Plano Duet Hungarian Dance" Noe.
''.'''...... OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Brahms
Vocal Trio-"Water Nymphs" :. 80. Smart
Recltation-"The sicillan Captive" .Hemans
Plano Duet-symphony No. 2....,. Beethoven
Comforting by Rev. ]. +. Leary OF the gold
medal awarded by j. 7. Prendergast for
eocution.
Chorus-"Farewell but Whenever We Wei.
Sohic Wiz iluuri observation-disclosures moore
Glass.
The piano trio by Gladys Bergstres-
ser, Sadie Prendergast, and Charlotte
Birch; the duets by Lima Cutriss and
Nellie Birch and by Misses McInerney
and Prendergast; the vocal trio by
Misses Mclnerne,y, Ketchersid and
Prendergast, were especially fine
Miss Stella Scott of Kansas City re.
ceived the gold medal, having ex-
celled in elocution during the year.
Mother Bernard Of Parsons was
present and number OF other visitors
from out Of town. Several of the
students left for their homes TODAY.
The school closes very successful
year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23

Notice is hereby given that the ex-
animation Of applicants for teachers'
certificates will be held at the Garfield
school building, Abilene, Monday and
Tuesday, June q and 2S, 1898, COM
mencing at s o'clock each morning.
l., G. HUMBARGAR,
County Superintendent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23

DR.. McChesney representing Dr.
Goes private sanitarium Of Kansa.
City will be in the city Wednesday
July 10 and Thursday IA. The doctor
will be at the Central Hotel, where he
will be pleased to see any OF DR.. Goes
old patients, or anybody who may
wish to consult regarding any Attic.
ton. Consultation with the doctor
Is free.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23
CHAPMAN DONE UP.
Abilene Home Talents Win by a
Score Of 10 to 8.

The Abilene Home Talents won Q
victory over the Chapman team Tues
day afternoon by a score Of 10 to 3.
Up to the 9Th the score was 3 to 3 but
Abilene then made Z runs. The crowd
was small. Harry Taylor and Torrey
Kirk were umpires; McNeff and Green,
battery for Chapman. A return
game is in prospect.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23
Bicycles $40 and Upward.

During the next ten days we will
close out our stock Of secondhand and
shopworn wheels at remarkably low
prices. Here is a chance to get a
good wheel for 500 and a better one
for $25. ABILENE CYCLE Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23
For Rent.

$50 acres Of land eight miles north
Of Solomon, to be plowed at once and
sown to wheat this fall. See Andrew
Wolf, at the farm, or 6. W. Hurd,
Abilene. 43-t&c-tf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23
Lectured to Teachers.

Rev. DR.. Blayney lectured from II
to 70 Wednesday at normal on "State
Education for Citizenship" 1t was a
helpful, eloquent and practical ad.
dress which all enjoyed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23

II you are afflicted call at the Cen
traI hotel Wednesday and Thursday,
July IS and IA, and be examined and
get such information as you need con.
corning DR.. Goes sanitarium.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23
STOCK MARKETS.

Reported to the REFLECTOR BY
Charles Dixon Commission COMPANY.
Kansas City, this afternoon:
KANSAS Cry
Cattle receipts, 5000; steady,
Hog receipts, $4,000, top 1906, bulk 1886 to
1856; 10 to l5 lower.
CHICAGO
Cattle receipts, 1900; steady.
Hog receipts, $1,000; 8 to 10 lower.
Chicago estimates. 1900 hogs for tomor.
row.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23
Advertised Letters.

The following is the list RI un.
claimed letters remaining in the Abi-
leDe postoffice for the week ending
June 22, 1898. Have your mail ad.
dressed to your box number and II
will be promptly delivered.
Barnes. Toney Bremen, AM
Hamen, Jessie, Hunsecker, Lydia
Isenberger, EV johnson, J l.
Keasler. Martin, @ A
Martin, Forman N Pigg. Mr. Mgr
Pickens 4 Co, J II Robertson, L II
Stewart, " Snyder, LC
schnewInd, II Young, VIII
Barber. ) III ssommers, Mrs Everett
One cent will be charged for all
advertised letters.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date.
B. L. SrRorHER, P. M.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23

Read the large ad Of DR.. Goes san
itarinm in this issue.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23

Good girl wanted at once. Contra
hotel. 29.tf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23
LOCAL MARKETS,
BUTTER MARKET.

Prices tor creamery butter at points NAM
ed for week ending today. Dickinson county
price " cents less than New York; IN cents
less than Chcagol
KANSAS CIrY-Fancy separator liMc, dairy
fancy 10 q 12c, steady
CHIcAGo-Creamery Il @ 10, dairy IN D
l3hc, firm.
New YoRK-Western creamery l3K a ITO
factory II to i2a, Elgln II, steady.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23

Buy Crescent and you will always
enjoy your cycling. For sale by the
Abilene Cycle company.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23

For sale, cistern force pump, large
size, cheap. This office. 36.St&2c
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23
J. B. CASE & co.,
ABILENE, KANSAS.
INDEPENDENCE DAY PICNIC.

Program for the Fourth Of July
Gathering
The basket picnic at the old fair
grounds on the Fourth July promises
to be a very interesting affair. All
are invited and the following program
mill In aarr,nJ o,t,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23

Something new in
harvest shoes for men
"a duck canvas shoe
light, cool and a good
Wearer, at w. w.
Davis.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23
MARKETS OF TODAY.
Grain and Stock in Chicago and
Kansas City.

The grain and stock markets In
Chicago today as reported to Estes 4
Rohrer by telegraph are as follows:
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-08-22
At h Hotels.

At the Palace: w. c. Teasdale, Jr.,
St. Louis; c. T. Hagerty, Las Cruces;
E. S. Waddles, st. Joseph; H. L. Waldo,
R. e. Twitchell, w. ]. Mills, Las Vegas;
W.. G. Macarthur, R. s. Mcbride, Espa-
nola; G. H. Young, F. II. McGee, Den
yer; l.. C. Cole, Bowling Green, Ohio;
Mrs. j. s. Langston, Miss Kate Green,
Miss Emma Green, w. G. Hurt, j. w.
Sullivan, Cerrillos; D. H. Jackson, St.
Joseph; X. e. Burns, Denver; r. Cars
land and family, Alton, H.; Glenn An
drews, wife and two children, Mont
gomery, Ala; Max Frost and son, city;
J. II. Crumpacker, A. B. McMillen, s.
B. Gillett, +. w. Dobson, c. H. Fancher,
N. w. Jackson, J. H. Stringle, W. b.
Childers, Albuquerque; Colin Neblett,
Silver City; 5. Baca, Socorro; V. lara.
milo and wife, Ell Rito.
At the Claire: j. f. Carroll, Simon
Bacharach, L. c. Fort, S. B. Davis, Jr.,
Las Vegas; S. Levi, St. Joe; l.. B. Solo.
man, Fort Worth; Horton Moore, Albu-
querque; Nathan West, Espanola.
At the Exchange: r. M. Carley,
Golden; w.. P. Gould and wife, Ger
rillos; Kirk Kline, Kansas City; j. N.
Bach and wife, Lamy.
At the Bon Ton: John M. Nc.
Kenzie, John G. Conklin, Arthur Went
worth, Antonito; Thomas A. Donaldson;
Denver; Jose Ma. Romero, Julian Or
tiz, Pojoaque; Antonio Madril, j. b.
Williams, Lamy: A. G. Whalen, Ger
rillOs.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-08-22
Progress on Fruit Evaporator.

A large number of people visited yes
terday the properly of the Santa Fe
Fruit Company near the depot in order
to see the work being done in the cree
ton of the evaporation and accompany
ing building. The main building is
3Ox72 and the floor timbers are already
laid and the solid stone foundation for
the evaporation is finished. Work is now
progressing as rapidly as possible and it
is expected to have the evaporator in
place by Friday, in order if possible to
save part of the apricot crop before it is
all gone. Every day now means a loss
to the city and vicinity of many dollars.
1t is to be hoped that new subscriptions
to stock will come in quickly for the
cider plant. so that that can be added
before half the apple crop is lost. The
present building is an encouraging sight
to every one in New Mexico and a happy
augury of the success which will crown
the completed enterprise.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-08-22
horticultural Fair.

A meeting of the directors of the Hor-
ticultural Society was held on Saturday
evening, President Prince in the chair.
Various arrangements we're made for
the coming fair.
A finance committee of six members
was appointed to solicit memberships
and subscriptions to defray the expenses
of the fair.
Hon. L. B. Prince was by vote APP
pointed to represent the society at the
National Irrigation congress to be held
at Cheyenne in September.
The reception committee was appoint
ed and the names of the members will
be announced in the New MEXICAN in
a day or two. 1t will be remembered
that much of the %pleasurable success of
the fair last year was due to the excel
lent work of the ladies' reception com
mittee.
The Woman's board of trade has been
asked to act as tho decorating commit
tee, in which capacity it was so efficient
q year ago.
Secretary Sena reported having sent
out 900 premium lists to newspapers
and horticulturists in New Mexico and
Colorado.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-08-22
POLICEMAN MARTINEZ SHOT.
Alteration Between Several Persons on
Saturday Resulted in the Shooting
Affair Badly Mixed.

Shortly after II o'clock Saturday night
trouble occurred on San Francisco street
in which Policeman Apolonio Martinez
was shot through the thigh, receiving a
severe flesh wound. As near as can be
ascertained the affair grew out of a little
thing which happened just a week
before.
On Saturday August ID, two young
ladies and a young man, who knew
nothing about the rule concerning
bicycles in the plaza, being comparative
strangers in the city, went into the
plaza and sat down on one of the s%etteeS,
taking their wheels in with them, but
not using them. The park policeman
took the wheels and started to the Jail
with them. r. l.. Baca, the councilman,
seeing the incident, went to the police
man and endeavored to get the wheels
released, stating that the young folks
meant no harm and knew nothing Of
the regulations governing the plaza.
During the conversation between Baca
| and the policeman, Francisco Romero
came up and at nee took a hand in the
matter, striking Baca for interfering
| with the officer. Baca ~retaliated by
rapping Romero over the head with his
cane. Baca then swore out warrants
for the arrest of Romero, charging
assault and battery. The matter was
taken into the police court, but hushed
up.
Saturday night after a meeting of the
council, Baca, in company with Jesus
Gonzales y Borrego, va walking along
| San Francisco street, when Francisco
Romero was met and some words were
had, which ended in Romero attacking
| and beaten by Romero and one or two
others. Marshal Gallegos arrested
Romero and started to the city Jail with
him. Soon after leaving the scene Of
trouble, Gallegos heard a shot fired and
ran back. On reaching Colds store he
found that Policeman Martinez had
been shot in a second quarrel while
trying to stop the fight, and Baca and
Ricardo Alarid were wrestling for the
possession of a six-shooter. Up to this
point the stories told of the affair very
nearly agree, but concerning the shoot
ing there are two accounts.
Baca, his friend and Policeman
Martinez claim that Baca did not do the
shooting: that it occurred while Baca
was IN the ground, being beaten by his
assailants, and that Ricardo Alarid fired
the shot at Baca but missed him, the
bullet lodging in Martinez leg.
Alarid'S friends claim that Baca fired
the shot, and afterwards attempted to
throw the gun away. In this connection
there are several charges and counter
charges involving others in the fight,
and casting reflections on some of the
officers, but they have nothing to dc
with the shooting. The pistol used is a
41-calibre Colt, nearly new, and it is
thought the ownership can be easily
decided by learning where it was
purchased.
Fischer & Co. are sole agents for the
genuine Eastman kodaks and supplies
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-08-22
You cannot buy
Schilling;'s Best tea
except in packages.

they disastrously fell down yesterday
afternoon, losing the second game to
the Browns by the shameful score of "a
to 4. The true inwardness of this
dreadful affair has not yet been fully
revealed to the New MEXICAN, as the
members of the Santa Fe team have
naturally felt very much f%atigued since
returning home from the Ducal City, and
have not been able to do much talking
on the subject of baseball.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-08-22
Night Masquerader Arrested.

Pursuant to the prediction of the New
MEXICAN, about s o'clock, on Saturday
evening, Deputy Sheriff Huber and City
Marshal Gallegos arrested II woman
named Cruz Morales, of the End ward,
charged with being the leader of the
gang, which has for several months
made it an almost nightly practice TIC
masquerade ON the streets in remote
parts Of the city, to the u~nspeakable ter.
ror of women and children.
In one breath the IN emphatical-
ly denies any knowledge of the nightly
masquerading and in the next dra-
matically declares that she will submit
to be hanged before she will reveal the
names of her associates. But the evil
dence against the woman is regarded by
the officers as conclusive. Among other
significant facts the shoes, worn by the
woman when she was arrested, exactly
fitted the tracks made in the sand by
one of the masqueraders, on Friday
night. 1t understood that another
woman and three men composed the
gang. Doubtless they will soon be ar
rested and Jailed. The officers are firm
y resolved to put a permanent stop tc
street masquerading at night.
The arrested is the wife of q
convict now incarcerated in the peni'
Tertiary and lives alone over in the
southeastern part of the city. 1t will be
remembered that she was shot, some
months ago, at her house, by a jealous
lover.
Cruz Morales had a trial before Justice
Garcia today and was fined $40 and costs,
or in default of payment sentenced to
20 days in the county jail.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-08-22
Court Notes.

In the District court for Santa Fe
county the case of Albert j. Dockweiler
vs.. Edward Schultze ct al, selling mort
gagged property, has been dismissed.
In the District court for Santa Fe
county, a suit has been filed by the
Colorado Packing & Provision Company
against Arthur Bischoff ct al, to collect
1907. 35, due on an account.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-08-22
Teachers Examination.

All persons desiring to teach in the
public schools of this county and who
do not hold certificates of examination
from this county, are hereby notified
that an examination will be held at the
End ward school house, beginning on
Friday, the Goth day of August, A. D.
1898. f. F. Pine,
County School Superintendent.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-08-22
liver CITY REDUCTION
= COMPANY, silver City,
Grant County, N. m.

This plant has been purchased and
will be operated in the future by
the estate of the late Senator
George Hearst, of California, under
the general management of d. B.
Gillette, Jr.
1t is the intention of the present
management to largely increase
the capacity of the plant and equip
it with every modern appliance
for the successful and cheap treat
ment of ores and concentrates.
Consignments and correspondence
solicited. Advances will be made
on ores.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-08-22

The Jake Levy Tailoring Company
has received it's new line Of fall and
winter clothing samples and can show
the public a nobbier, cheaper line than
have ever been brought to the city be-
fore. A perfect fit guaranteed.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-08-22
Notice.

DR.. B. M. Williams, dentist, of Las
Vegas, has opened a dental office at the
Gulliford residence for a few weeks and
is prepared to do all kinds of dental
work.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-08-22
Green Chill Con Carne.

If you want a genuine dish of Green
Chill Con Carne, go to the Bon Ton
restaurant, where they are experts at
the business.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-08-22

Are the meals that are put up for Is
cents at the Bon Ton restaurant. Give
them q trial.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-08-22

IF you want a cheap camera, call at
Fischer q Cos.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-08-22

c. Baca, L. S. deputy marshal, of
Socorro, reached the Palace from the
south last night, and is in conference
with the U. S. marshal today.
Robert M. Carley, one of the fortunate
owners Of the justly famous Gold
Standard mine at Golden, south Santa
Fe county, may be found at the Elk
change.
Captain L. c. Fort, district attorney
over at Las Vegas, is attending the
Supreme court and may be found at
the Claire.
Mrs. E. II. Salazar, wife of the post
master of Las Vegas, is in Santa Fe
visiting Mrs. w. fl. Manderfleld and
daughters.
w. G. Teasdale. Jr., of st. Louis,
representing the Hamilton, Brown Shoe
Company, spent Sunday in Santa Fo.
visiting his aunt, Mrs. Otto l.. Rice.
Ed Bergere, left this afternoon for the
Estancia grant in Valencia county tt
look after his fathers sheep and ranges.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-08-22
Fine Havauas.
Better Than the Kloudike

Finest line of Havana cigars al
Scheurich's.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-08-22

Fischer & Co. are sole agents for the
genuine Eastman kodaks and supplies
Buy the best.
Evening journal., 1898-03-16
Mnriin rrinI In the House.

WASHINGTON, March 16. - The
house has agreed to consider the bill
for the relief Of the legal heirs Of the
victims and survivors Of the Maine dis
aster as soon as the postohice appro-
rriation bill. which was taken up in
the house yesterday. is out Of the way
During the general debate on the post
office bill members eagerly took ad-
vantage OF the latitude allowed In COM
mittee of the whole on the state of the
Union to discuss various political ques-
tons. and the debate accordingly COW
cred n wide range.
Messrs. Griggs (Dem., Ga.) and Wal
ker (Rep, Mass.) discussed the condi-
ton Of the cotton industry. Mr.. Alex
ander CRep.. n. " argued that con-
Eress should commit the country to the
gold standard, Mr.. Mahany CRep., n.
y commented on the acquittal Of
Sheriff Martin and Mr.. Tawney (Rep.,
Mimi. n member of the ways and
means committee. replied to the speech
OF Mr.. Johnson (Rep., Ind.). made some
time ago, against the advisabilty OF
anneXing the Hawaiian Islands.
Mr.. Mahany in discussing the Martin
trial, denounced an editorial in a New
York paper on the Sheriff Martin YER
dict. Public opinion in the United
states, he said, while accepting the YER
dict. registered the unofficial verdict
that the shooting down OF defenseless
laborers constituted an impeachment oil
American liberty and a disgrace to the
section in which it occurred.
Evening journal., 1898-03-16

to present plans, viii be manned en-
tireiy rom the San Francisco. That
vessel sailed at o'clock yesterday
morning from lisbon and Will arrive
in the Tyne about Friday. Ii IL ex-
pected that she will divide her officers
and crew with the Amazonas. placing
Lieutenant Commander Arthur p. Naz-
70. executive officer Of the San Fran
cisco. in charge of the latter vessel.
Without doubt the Amazonas will be
got across the ocean as soon as possl-
bic. and Il IS expected that the San
Francisco will convoy her.
The torpedo boat Foote arrived at
Jacksonville In the afternoon. The
Machias sailed from Norfolk for Bos-
ton. where she VIII undergo some re-
pairs made necessary by her long Ash
attic cruise. The Brooklyn went up 70
Newport News for coal The Marble
head, which is taking on stores at
Tampa, sailed to rejoin the squadron at
Tortugas Judge Advocate General
Lemly received a telegram from Ha-
vana announcing the arrival there Of
the derrick Chief in tow Of the tug
Underwater. L It is expected that this
derrick will greatly facilitate the work
o. wreeking the Maine.
The war department is greatly disap-
pointed and annoyed at the dilatoriness
shown by the contractors who have un-
dertaken to construct the new fortifca-
tions along the coast. It is expected
that only one among the whole num-
ber has finished his contract on time.
The department has been greatly en-
barrassed thereby in placing its guns
aud has been obliged to extend the
time allowed these contractors The
department has determined not 10 sub
NIT 20 further obstruction in prose-
cutting the work undertaken, but viii
do the work itself and refrain from en-
toring into contracts.