davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
POISONED BY GAS.
VIM ANsELL OVEvRCOA1E AND
FELL IN STREET.

VIM. Ansell, an employee of the city
gas works, was overcome by gas Yes.
'eroay while attempting to repair n pipe
on bank street. near City Hall avenue.
The gas had been leaking for some tin,a
IRON a pipe exposed by an excavation.
Mr Ansell jumped down into the
uilch 10 make an examination and was
i i'ra ,.n.N ahected. He managed to
.taWi OUT. however, but fell while at
tempting to walk away. He was nic,snd
up ny the workmen, placed on his feet
ana forced to walk. This exercise nrol
pabiy saved his live.
when he was revived a carriage was
summoned and he was carried TO his
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
proi. rnscy,s comnosition.

Professor James w. Casey has issued
the third edition of his march. Charge
OF the Rough Riders" dedicated to
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. The title
page OF this edition is very handsome,
and includes a cut of its author, which
really adds to its attractiveness.
Vioiets and Snow Drops a song, is
published by the Hume Minor Com
oany. The words are by Miss Annie
Earle Floyd, of Berkeley, and the music
by Professor Casey This publication.
like all of this talented young mans
productions, possesses much merit.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
$4,000 insurance wnnteu onn
.gprkCy RnII

Application has been made for in
surance of $4,000 on the famous younr
Jersey bull. Merry Maiden's Son. own
ed at Hood Farm, Lowell, Mass. This
is the highest amount of insurance ever
asked for on BUN or COW Merry
Maiden's Son is believed to be the most
famous Jersey bull living. as he is the
son Of Merry Maiden. the champion
sweepstakes COW in all three tests com
bined at the Worlds Fair. and his sire
is Brown Bessie's Son, whose dam won
the 90 days and 30 days tests at tho
Worlds Fair Thus Merry Maiden's
Son unites the blood of these two IA
nous cows. and great results are ex-
pected from his progeny.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
OTHER LOCAL ON PAGE {

We have made it a part OF our business
methods for over 80 years to represent
things just as we think they are. For
more than % years We have claimed that
the G. O. Taylor WHISTLES are made, bot
tied and Sid pure. We have that amount
of confidence in our output to assert that
whether You find G. o. Taylor WhslIes
In any town or city between PASSPORT, Me.
and Leadvillc. Col, YOU VIII find the con-
tents Of each bottle t. be counterpart OF
another. This whskey was originally
bottled IN 1873 for the purpose of giving
physicians medicinal st.mulant that
could he prescribed for use in the sick
room with full Faith in it's purity, and
that when prescribed the resu,t attendant
with is medicinal use would never bc
found disappointing. We have IN our
possession hundreds of testimonials from
physicians and shall take pleasure In
mailing 10 anyone. on request: Comh.na-
ton of opinions TINT appear 10 have been
written by people not AFRAID 60 express
an opinion and that seem TO he positive
that the G. .. Taylor Whistles have been
OF real benefit 10 their patients. Licensed
dealers in mast any part uf the country
VIII supply you with &c. o. r." III you
want 4. insist-e++- lil-s iFa-4--i--ll
bottle with our firm name signature on
face and neck label.
CHESTER H. GRAVES & SONS.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
aI,i-irn
ArATIoNAI. sOLnlER,s roME "a

NATIONAL. SOLDIERS HOME. VA.
IN Trcasurer's Office. March %. 1879
Sealed proposals will be received at this
office until noon THURSDAY, 12.h
ADrl. 1889, for furnishing the necessary
labor and material for alterations of the
MoTuary Building ON the grounds OF this
Home. At the same time and place, pro-
oosals will also be received for furnish
ing all labo" and material for making GER
tain alterations and repairs 10 the Hos
p'tal Budding of tho Home. Specihca-
tons can be examined. and blank pro
DcsaIs, with fun Information "a IL man
ner of bidding. etc. can be obtained at
this office. Bids must bc made on forms
provided and must be ACCOMPANIED by a
certified check for per cent OF the
amount thereof. which check will oe for
fe;ed to the National Home for - Y. $.
in case the successful bidder refuses OF
fails to enter INFO contract as required
The right is reserved TO reject any or all
bids or to waive infOrmalites therein
Enve,opes containing proposals should be
cndorsed-'.. 'Proposals toI Attentions OF
Mortuary," or Proposals Tor Repairs 10
Hospital as may be. and addressed to
the undersigned WM. THOMPSON
Treasurer. Approved L T. WOoDFIN
Governor. mh3l. ap4f-St
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
onto Attend weu,,,-.

Inc following parties will leave here
this morning for Eastv.ile. Va. to at
tend the Taylor-Duval wedding. which
taxes place there Wednesday. Mr.. and
Mrs. George HObson, Misses Emily Ba-
ker, Minnie Baker and Lelie Garnett.
Mr. and Mrs Richard b. Taylor and
Miss Leila Taylor, and Mr.. r. Fl. Baker
Mrs. J. II. Hubbard and Mrs To,awa,,
Taylor Hubbard left on the Raw Tin.
steamer last night for Winchester Va
TO attend the nuptials of Miss Fannie
Manning and DR.. Stone, which takes
pace there tomorrow The prospec-
tive bride is we'll known in this city.
Hon; Geo. Il. Bowden is attending The
United States Court in Richmond.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
WILD WEST show.
MAY BE GIVEN DURING SPRING
RACE MEETING

Mr.. John Mariner Is in communica-
ton with the Kemp Sisters Hippodromc
and Wild West Show relative to an en-.
gagement for the week of the sprine
races.
This is regard as one OF the best
travelling companies OF the kind on the
road. If the troop is engaged it will
give ten acts each day of the races.
Among, the attractions are two of the
youngest female riders in the world.
the little girls being eleven and thir-
teen years old respectively.
Among those who have requested on
try blanks of Secretary Dillon arc the
tashion Lawn Stock Farm. of the
Eastern Shore. owner of Burser 2:17A
j. Il. Bull, Eastern Shore, owner of
Lamp Gill, 2:lIh; Il. l.. Smith. Green
vile, n. c., owner of Bird Eye, 2:1SH :
D. u. Milbourn, Chester, Pa, owner OF
tne great PAGER Democracy: j. j. Ryan.
OF Chester, Pa; G.. J. Engle King. Rich
mond. Va; w. NJ. Allen. Brandy Sta
ton, Va; George W.. Finch. Tampa,
RIA; NJ. w. White. Hartford. n. C.:
Rozier t'. Brown, Allegheny, Pa: Bern
neim Bros, of Baltimore, Alexander
Mcdaniel of Richmond
Secretary Dillon says he has never
seen as much interest manifested so
lar ahead of the races, and that the
Indications are that the meeting will
be one of the most successful ever held
in Virginia.
Mr.. Mariner will appeal to the
transportation Association Tomorrow
lor reduced rates on the occasion of
the races, and thinks that there will
De Dig crowd of people here.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
THE NEW SILK MlLl.
WORK ON THE BUILDING WILL,
SOON BEGIN.

Mr.. L. c. Holden. of New York, is
working on the plans for the silk fac,
tory 10 be erected at Lamberrs Point
at a cost of $4,000. The building will
be 200 by zoo feet, with an annex for
the power machinery.
The mill will employ four or five hun
dred hands. and just as soon as the
plans are completed the construction
will begin.
The training school is now in success
iul operation, and the girls are fast be-
coming experts.
All of the raw silk to be used in this
mil will be imported. This is one OF
the plants in which Northern money is
largely invested. the president, vice
president and treasurer residing in
New York.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
NchOOmer Ashore.

schooner, name unknown. which
may be the du Bignon, is reported
ashore on Buckroe Beach. She was
pound from Baltimore to this port and
carry yesterday morning made in for
Hampton Roads. IL is soih hn, ca,,,ai,,
mlstook the block of woods off Ruclx-
roe Beach for the Rip Raps, and as re-
SUIT went high and dry on the beach
her bow at low tide being free from
me waves. Yesterday the tugs Isabella
Denlpsey, Powhatan and Taxis hauled
again to-day if last nights hauling
has no effect.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
THE TRAILING ARsUrus.-
(By Rev. c. w. Maxwell.)

AS fair Arbutus, trailing meek and low.
Beneath the leafy carpet and the snow,
Is first of all to wake from winters
death.
And spice the frosty breezcs with its
breath;
To lead the host of Flora's realm to
bring
Their choicest treasures to the lap of
spring:
the Truth,
Leads millions upwards to immortal
youth.
AS children sally forth with eager eyes
To seek Arbutus where il hidden lies.
So may the nations seek for Sharon's
Rose.
The purest, sweetest blessing Nature
knows.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
Park PLACE Asso crArlou.
~ BOARD OF IMPROVEMENT TO
BE ORGANIZED WEDNESDAY
NIGHT.

lhe citizens of Park Place, Norfolk's
beautiful and thriving suburb hold =
inee1ln2- ~ 10 - al liitses,
!ase on Saturday night, ana effected nm
organization to be known as the Park
Place Improvement Association. tho
purposes of which are to look orier tbe.
general Improvement OF that section
Following are the officers:
Presidential. q. Minor.
Vice Presidcnt-David Corprcw.
Secretary Treasurcr-M H. Robn
The meeting then went into the cleo
ton of a Local Board Of Improvement
with the following result
w, NJ. Rosebrough, l.. Il. East. w. II.
Minor, W. L. Powell. II. c. Smithers.
Is. f. Drake.
The board will organize on Wcdnos-
day night by the election of a chair
man and secretary.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
Halfway neutrality-suspicious.

The Atlantic Coast Line has appoint
ed the following surgeons:
DR.. Van Telburg Hoffman, OF Norfolk.
District NO. l. including all the COM
pany's territory in Virginia TO Rocky
Mount. n. c.
DR.. l. II. Manning, of Wilmington. N.
c.. District No. 2, from Rocky Mount
to the South Carolina line.
Dr. w. w. Hicks. of Florence. S. c..
District No. 3. including all of the
company's territory in South Carolina.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
THE GOLF ToURNAMENr.

The golf tournament was largely at
tended and several of the contests were
decidedly interesting. The second event,
which was the final for first prize, was
won on default by Mr. White, of
Yale. Manager Hale, in speaking of this
said that Wilkins. Havcmeyer and Toll
madge declined TO play. so the prize, n
handsome silver cigarette case. was
awarded to Mr.. White. who did not win
the prize from play. but because the
others "defaultcd," or declined to play
for it,
The medal prize was won by Have
never, of Yale, who made 113 points for
Is holes.
In the semi-nnals Mr. Winthrop won
in a close match with Mr.. Dunlop. OF
Chevy Chan Club. Washington. win
ming in four up three to play con-
test
To-day the finals for the lady medal
will be played.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
OLD POINT GOSSIP
Easter Monday Pleasures at This
Fashionable Resort.
college noys Depart Concerts Mt the
Hotels Arrival of the American
Liner Pnri. Goit rournn-
ment Yesterday.

Easter Monday was delightfully."- spent
at Old Point. ~ number of boating par
ties took short sails on the water. and
a great many of the visitors to that
pleasant resort took advantage of an
opportunity to visit the fort and other
places of interest. Last night there WAS
Il delightful dance at the Chamber
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
Fire n. henry sccr.necr. nc.,or,,,,

n fire originated in the back part OF
Mr.. Henry Seelinger's restaurant on
church street, Sunday morning about
O'Clock. damaging his stock of cigars
and liquors. The fire was extinguished
by the chemical engine. He estimates
his loss ut about $500. During Inc
IRE Houseman b. e. Roper had n finger
badly mashed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
LOOKING FOR FATHER
Mr.. John 7. Wilson Missing Since
March Ord.
HIS Son, Mr., j. M. wilson, OF TIL.
City. Goes to Richmond aud Re-
gins His scnrch-Fears Foul rIay
Secs tho Governor.

Mr.. j. NJ. Wilson, who resides at No.
| III Windsor avenue, this city, was at
the Governors office, in Richmond, yes
the Executive in finding his father, Mr..
John T. Wilson, who has not been seen
since the night of March 9TH.
Mr.. Wilson, ST., is n widely known
farmer of Chesterfield county. His
family think he has been foully dealt
with. MIR. Wilson, the son. who is
young man OF EXCELLENT address, in
formed Governor Tyler that his father
went to Richmond on the morning OF
the 9TH OF March in response to a letter
| from his brother. who is an inmate of
the Soldiers Home. The letter asked
MIN to visit him and 10 bring him 81
10 pay Tor The shipment of some tools
from Crcwe, Nottoway county.
Our Richmond correspondent sends
us the following interview with the
| son:
Soon after my father got to Rich
inond. said Mr.. Wilson, '.he met nv
uncle and the two got to drinking
heavily. My father always carried
several hundred dollars on his person
whenever he went away from home.
ana SIN hundred dollars in his pockets.
Alter leaving the pool-room my father
ana uncle went into the Capitol Square
ana both of them were greatly under
the Influence of liquor While standing
near me Washington monument three
| s'ransers- came W. and entered inte-
| conversation with my father and uncle
All at once my uncle complained of
leeiihs very i'll ana asked my father to
| come on with him to the soldiers
home one of the men thcreupon nut
ms arm around my uncle and said
come on. old man. ana let us go
~ iirst my uncle thought it was nv
.atne' VINO had addressed him. and
wien ne found out il was a stranger
ne struck at him with a stick which lie
had' ana the stranger ran off.
HE MISSED HIM.
My uncle then went back To got my
iather, but it being dark could NOT
either see or hear him, nor could ho 600
| anything of the three strange mau
| MY uncle searched for him the best he
could and not finding him. went on out
| 10 The Soldiers Home.
Early the next morning my uncle
went over to Church Hill. expecting 10
una my father at the house, of n rc,oo
i've. ana was much SURPRISED and
shocked when told that my father hnI
not been there
My uncle continued to be sick from
me night he left my father. and mn
week he died. This story of my fathers
disappearance | obtained through nv
s Smcie' VINO in his illness. reproached
himself for writing to MY father re-
questinS MIN to come to Richmond.
| MY uncle and father We're very mucb
ueNo'eu To each other and whom NV
uncle learned that my father had ,,nt
SHOWN up since the night he left him in
I.l
deal. GU great
MY father had on three pairs of
,'an'" wren he left home. and the
, imd ne had with him was in the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
baby Carriages.

Just received, n fine assortment OF
Heywoods; prices from IS to $40. cash
or credit. Williamson &c Sykes. 500 and
$50 Church street. near Queen.
fe23-tf,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
coLLEGE RoYs pEPARr.

Most of the college boys left yes;er-
day. and the few remaining will leave
this morning.
The Princeton Glee Club gave 4 pleas
ant concert in the Hygeia Hotel yes
terday afternoon that was largely at
tended and all present thoroughly en-.
joyed the music.
CONCERT AT THE CHAMBERLAIN.
Among the Easter obscrvances wor-
thy OF note was sacred concert sun
day at the Chamberlin by the Naval
Post BAND. The selections We're most
appropriate. and this splendid aggrega
ton of musical talent was never seen
and heard to better advantage. The oc-
casion was greatly enjoyed by the large
number OF guests, citizens OF this place,
and officers and privates from Fortress
Monroe
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
ARRIVAL OF THE PARls.

The American liner Paris. which has
been carrying an excursion party
through the West indies and about the
scenes of the late war arrived ut Old
Point Sunday afternoon.
Special custom house inspec tors We're
present to examining baggage and about
thirty of the eXcursionists left the
steamer and spent the night at the
Point. They left yesterday Tor their
homes
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04

Columbia Book, special brewing of
consumers Brewing Co. OF Rosslyn.
va, VIII De on sale Saturday, April list
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
Crepons.
Crepons.

The largest assortment of the season
Space VIII not admit OF our giving all tho
;ruc merit of these values. We want you
70 see them. 1t will be our pleasure TO
show them. The $40 and Sis you would
appreciate at . larger price.
southern Bell Phone No. 1877.
Southern States Phone NO. se5.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
THEATRE,

S. Il Cor. Nebraska ana Union S,s.
JAS. NJ. MARION. Prop and Manager
WILEY HAMIlTON Amus'n't Director
open every night ~ tho year. Smoking
Concerts presenting a respectable, ut-
to-.aic Vaudeville entertainment
Naiiaces. TUcs.. Thurs and salts ut .
j.. IN. Evening performances continuous
from s Til l.. Adm ss:on. 10. il and ~.
ia:2-ly
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
Watt,Rettew G Clay
An9S BROMLEY Z H0Tn|n0|.
THE MONTICELLO CORNER.
FoulaTd silks. FouIaTd silks.

The MIST delightful Spring and Sum-
MGR wear, We have just received an I'M
usually large assortment. The NEST
-.-l4.t s.-and-f -l-ltIh!aus- buyers may have no
apprehension OF style selected being dupli-
Gated. Thus our PATRONS are afforded
some exclusive styles.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
WEATHER REPORT.

r. Washington, April 3.
For Virginia.: Rain Tuesday and
tuesday night; probably fair and cold
or Wednesday; brisk northwesterly
winds.
For North Carolina: Rain Tuesday.
fair and colder Wednesday; increasing
cast to northeast winds.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04

Do your glasses suit you? If not. see
DR.. Week. SO Main street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
Norfoik ana Vicinity.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR
TODAY

KAN probable; no change in temper
eture; brisk northeast winds.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04

TEMPERATURE. RAINFALL AND
HUMIDITY.
Maximum temperature :. :. =. 49,. As
:ninimum temperature. =. ......... 81
3Normal temperature. :. :. ........ SO
departure from normal :. minus II
Departure from normal since jan
Jury ISL. .......... minus 90
Rainfall in past "a hours :. .... O
Eainfall since LIST of month. :. :. o
mean humidity ................ 6S
CALENDAR.
Sun rises SAG n. M; sets G:sO p IN.
TIDES.
Norfolk: High water 1897 n. M, 4:10
p. m; low water $3.50 a. M. 1920 p. m.
old Point: High water 3:1e n. IN, 3:49
p M; low water 9:3S a. m. 9:59 d. m.
The sun., 1899-08-17
LABOR UNION TYRANNY.
TEE FAR WEST IN TIE GRASP OF
THE MINERH UNION.

War Department Gives Out Letter JUS
tifyinE Gen. Merriam's Action and Tell
ing of the Lawlesanesa and Crimes
That Were Committed By the Miners.
WASHINGTON, Aug 16.-The War Depart
ment made public this afternoon letter writ
ten to Secretary Long. OF the Navy Department.
by j. A. Reblsr. OF Denver, Col, regarding the
criticisms Of Gen. Merriam's military opera
tions at Wardner during the recent strike
troubles The writer severely criticises the
actions OF the labor unions and upholds Gen.
Merriam. Hesays
1T Is very difficult for one who Is not ac-
ouainted with the West to realize the tyranny
OF the labor unions. especially in Montana and
Idaho. and more especially Of the Western Fed
GRAFTON Of Miners. The wages paid to the men
are higher than In any other part OF the coun-
try and In many cases the cost Of living 10 no
greater. For instance. here In Colorado our
company employs about 5000 mon Our coal
miners are receiving about 80 per cent more
wages than they are in Kansas or Iowa and
the cost Of living 10 no more. The wages in
Montana and Idaho are even larger than
here.
Some years ago the Western Federation OF
Miners was organized In Butte. Mont. and Tor
the past few years their president has been
Boyce. One can hardly realize the crimes that
this order has committed In the West. The
States are sparsely settled. and they practically
control the state Goyernment In Montana
for n number of years mona but union men
have been allowed to work in the mines and
smelters. and II n man OF any kind is not salts
factory to the union. he is simply driven out OF
town.
AT Wardner all sorts OF crimes have been
committed For instanoe about a year aro the
forema an OF one OF the mis. who was q union
man. disoharsed three union mon, not being
satisaed with their work. He was notified
by tho nember. Of the union to leave town,
which he refused to do. The next day a crowd
OF union men went to his house, seized him,
escorted him out Of town. and "A he walked
down the road thew shot him down killing him
instaptly. No iury could be found In that
country to punish the criminals, and, despite all
the efforts OF the Governor. none OF these men
has ever been brought to Justice
The sun., 1899-08-17
Miss Grant. Approaching Marriage.

Monday. Sept. 1S. is the day fixed for the
wedding Of Miss Julia Dent Grant and Prince
Michel CantacuZene. The ceremony will be
performed in All Saints Chapel Newport. at
noon by Bishop Henry q. Potter. In the absence
OF her father. Gen. Frederick Dent Grant. the
bride will be given away by her aunt's husband.
Potter Palmer OF Chicago. The bridal costume
OF Miss Grant was made in Paris. as well as all
the others Of her elaborate trousseau. The list
OF bridesmaids will include two Of the Misses
Morton. daughters Of Levi P. Morton.
1t ia currently reported that Mrs. Potter
Palmer will bestow dowry Of S500.000 on her
niece. Prince Michel Cantacuzene was at
tached last winter to the Russian Embassy In
Rome. and 1t was while travelling in Italy with
Mrs. Potter Palmer that Miss Gran. met him.
The sun., 1899-08-17
WOMEN's SEARCH FOR A WARRANT.
Police Sent Her to Court, Court Clerks to
Police. and She's Still Seeking.

Police Sent Her to Court, Court Clerks to
Police. and She's Still Seeking.
Rosa sedog had $1,000 when she married
Vladislaw sedog, Pole. in 81 Louis. In July.
1897. They came to this city year ago and
went to live At 254 East Tenth street. The wo-
man went to the Fifth street police station on
Monday and asked for her husbands arrest.
complaining that most OF her money being
spent, he had deserted her, taking $3.50 and
some jewelry belonging to her. The sergeant
told her to go to Police Headquarters.
Thereafter listening to her story. the officials
advised her to 20 to the Essex Market court
and get warrant At the court clerk heard
her complaint. and told her that she did not
live In that district and should GO 10 the York
vile court. She went to Yorkville yesterday
and once moro repeated her story to a clerk
Fl" told her that n warrant was not necessary
for Ssdog's arrest and told her to 60 to the
Fifth street station again.
But, | went thoro and they sent mo to
court said the woman.
Well go there again and tell them we sent
you. reioinel the clerk.
They'll send me to Police Headqun rters and
III be kept going from one to the other. l be-
lieve you arc having fun with me-" answered
the woman. She didn't get any better advice
and went away. saving. that she didn't think it
did any good to 60 to ANYBODY.
The sun., 1899-08-17
Nayy Yard Notes.

Capt Neudeck. naval constructor In the I'm
perial German Navy. was a visitor at the Navy
Yard yesterday. He paid visit to Rear Ad-
miral John W. Philip and them In company
with one OF the officers of the Admiral's staff,
took trip through tine yard. He has recently
returned from California. where he visited
the Mare Island Navy Yard.
Work is being hastened upon the new build
ing in the yard near the Commandant's office.
This building is to be utilized for tho manu-
facture OF clothing for the Navy Dc partment
There is only one other building where cloth
ing is manufactured by the Department, and
that 10 at Mare Island.
At tho yard yesterday 1t was said that the
bids for the new steam engineering shop were
too high. and that the Department would re-
advertise for proposals Post and McCord, OF
Brooklyn. put in the lowest bid. which was
S5l9,32S.
The recent storms caused a two-foot sewer
In tho Navy Yard to sag little. Civil Engi-
neer Asserson had the sewer repaired before
anv serious damage was done. The sewer OK
tends from the Marine Barracks ard the
officers quarters to near the entrance TO dry
dock No. 2.