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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-30
MIR. DoRRELL's HOUSE BURNED.
Fire in Loudoun County-Henyy
Rains-POliticaI News.

LEESBURG, VA, August 29.-(SpociaD
We had a perfect downpour Of rain on
Saturday and Sunday nights, with severe
electrical accomplishments. The farmers
were greatly pleased for fall pastures
have been suffering much, and this will
be the making OF them TO a great extent.
Probably the fine circus exhibiting here
yesterday felt most damaged, as the
streams were past fording in the south
ern and western part OF the county,
though II Is estimated that there were
5000 people present nevertheless. Near
here Mr. George Royston had his finest
COW killed by lightning, and the food
damaged much corn.
recruiting office for the new regi-
ments OF volunteers has been opened in
Leesburg Lieutenant William Ray Har-
rison. OF the Forty-seventh Infantry,
United States Volunteers, is in charge of
the station. Apparently, our people are
not inclined that way at present. The
circus draws better
A FIRE AT ROUND HILL
On Monday. about noon, the dwelling
house of James 4. Dorren at Round
Hill, was discovered 20 be on fire. proba-
bly, from a defective fiue The flames
were extinguished, as was believed, but
and the house was entirely destroyed.
together with some OF the furniture and
other personal property. Mr.. Dorrell es-
capped barefOoted His coat, with S35 or
$40 in its pocket. was burned. The house
was in the centre OF the town, which IS
without a fire department and the sur
rounding buildings were saved by "the
bucket brigade" and from being dampen-
ed by the heavy rains Of the night be-
fore. The property was insured.
As Mr. John Jones. of Montgomery
county Maryland. was driving to Lees
burg a few nights ago upon the bed Of
the new turnpike road now being made
to the Point Of Rocks, in the darkness,
his buggy was run off the embankment,
badly broken, and its occupant painfully
bruised.
MIR. Edward Brown, of Charlottesville,
has been appointed principal of the public
school at Hillsboro, and Miss Ada car
ruthers Of North Fork, assistant.
Mr.. Carroll Kent, formerly Of Leesburg,
and now of Newport News, Is visiting
friends and relatives here.
Misses Kittie Moncure and Sue Webb
of Williamsburg, are guests Of Miss Leila
Moore, Of "Glenmore," near Wheatland
Miss Bertha Rogers, Of Baltimore, is
with Miss Mamie Elgin, near town.
Mr.. Grenville Gaines, chairman Of the
Democratic Committee Of Fauquier. and
Mr.. Delany Bruin, of the Loudoun Com
mittee, have fixed upon Wednesday, Oc-
tober 4th. as the day for the joint con-
vention TO nominate a ''fioater' candidate
10 represent the two counties In the next
Legislature. The convention will meet in
Middleburg.
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tendent OF the Newport News ship-Build-
ing and Dry-Dock Company. has accepted
the general managership OF the ship-yard
which was purchased by New York and
philadelphia capitalists at Philadelphia
from Charles Hillsman's ship-yard.
Mr.. j. Il. Mulligan and Miss Marriet II.
Smith were married this afternoon by
Rev. Thomas j. MacKay, pastor OF tho
Second Baptist church.
DISTRESS AT CAPE HATTERAS
Reports received hero from Cape Hut
teras are 20 the effect that the citizens
there are In great distress. The island
was swept by the recent storm. Churches
and school-houses, as well as residences.
were carried away, and many people werv
rendered not only homeless, but penni-
less as we'll 1t is understood that
movement will be started in neighboring
cities to relieve the distress OF the un-
fortunate people who inhabit the narrow
bank of sand which stretches from the
Atlantic 60 Pamlico Sound. n. G.
Mr.. A. o. CHANNEL. OF Carrolton, Isie
Of Wight county. to-day brought here
the largest watermelon that has been cx-
hiblted this summer. II weighs sixty
five pounds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-30
THE JEWISH NEW YEAR.
The Great Religions Festival VIII
uegin Next Monday Evening.

The Jewish New Year, one of the most
sacred Of Hebrew festivals. dawns next
Tuesday. The festival begins at sunset
on Monday night. and the ten days fol-
lowing is a season of penance, which ends
September 18th. with the Day of Atone
ment.
This festival is Of ancient origin, dating
back TO the time Of Ezra, when the
Jsraelites returned from Babylon TO re-
build the Holy City under his direction.
At that time IL was not n religious cere-
mony. but merely a time of rejoicing.
Since the Jews have adopted the calendar
OF Gregory 1t has. however, become a
religious festival, and IS accompanied by
the blowing Of trumpets as OF old.
The services will be celebrated at Beth
Ahaba, on Eleventh street, Monday eve
ming at o'clock and Tuesday AT 1890 A.
NJ. The regular New-Year service will be
used as in all other synagogues, with spe-
cial music for that occasion.
Rev. DR.. T.. n. Calsch will preach at
both services. On Monday his subject
will be "The Flowing Stream" and on
Tuesday 1.-THE Necessity of Conviction"
On September the 18th. the Day of Atone
ment. or Yom Hakippurim. the services
will begin AT 10 A. M. and continue until
y. NJ, the congregation fasting through
the whole day.
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@aNeNS)IA
.SE EYyZ1 z22Izy kEUsyxv@
EVERYTHING FOR EVERYBODY
BUSINESS ITEMS FROM NORFOLK.
Pocahontas Lumber Company Char
tered--Admiral Dewey's visit.

NORFOLK, VA, August 2.-(Special)-
Inspector Mead. OF the Government
Lighthouse Service, passed through Nor
folk to-day. en- route to Hatteras. where
he will endeavor TO save the Diamond
Shoals light-snip, tho only warning bee-
con II has ever been found possible to
install at that dangerous point. The
ship has safely ridden out many severe
hurricanes, but even II saved this time,
she will have 10 undergo very extensive
repairs.
Judge Hanckel, of the Corporation
Court to-day granted a charter 10 the
Pocahontas Lumber Company, composed
OF Norfolk and Baltimore capitalists. The
concern is capitalized at $50 900 maximum,
but may begin business with $4,000. The
corporation is authorized to conduct the
lumber business In all its branches in
Virginia, North Carolina, and elsewhere.
1t may hold a maximum OF 10000 acres
OF land, valued at not more than 81, go.
The principal office will be in Norfolk
w. Edwin Peregoy. of Baltimore, is pres
ident; w. w. Robertson, OF Norfolk, trea-
surer and general manager: f. A. Ro-
bertson, Of Norfolk, secretary. These,
with l.. V. Peregoy, OF Baltimore; J. w.
Robertson and i. D. Starke. Jr.. of this
city. compose the directors.
The Berkeley Knitting-Miis have been
chartered by local parties, with $4,000
capital.
ADMIRAL DEWEY'S VISIT.
The greatest interest Is manifested not
only in this city, but through Virginia
and Carolina, in the effort now being
made 90 get Admiral Dewey. or, at least
his flagship, TO attend the State ExpOsi-
ton in october. No efforts will be spared
in this direction ana tho committee APP
pointed by the Board OF Trade and Bust
ness-M Mems Association will 90 to Wash
ington to consult the secretary OF the
navy about the matter.
Mr.. f. J. Morris. an attorney, called a
witness a liar in the Police Court to-day
during the trial of Hamburger and two
other clerks Of the late b. j. Young,
whose estate he charged them with con
spring TO defraud of 81 200 by undervalu-
ing the stock In inventory He was
promptly fined for contempt Young was
the WashingtOnian whose death was al
legged to have resulted from yellow fever
This report was the cause Of a tremen-
dOus sensation.
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LIQUOR MEN TO MEET.
STATE LEAGUE OF VIRGINIA WILL
MEET HERE SEPTEMBER 2IsT.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR THEIR RECEPTION
Delegates Elected by the Local As
sociation Last NiRht--yisitors from
the National League-The Commit
tee on Arrangements.
the National l.

a call has been issued for a convention
OF the State Liquor League OF Virginia. TO
be held at Sanger Hall on Thursday, Sep
TENDER 18th. A meeting Of the State Ex-
ecutive Committee will be held at 10
o'clock on the same morning and the
convention will be called to order at noon.
Each association having one hundred
members or less will be entitled to five
delegates, and for each additional one
hundred members or fraction thereof shall
be entitled TO one additional delegates.
RICHMOND DELEGATES CHOSEN
The Richmond branch Of the league
met last night at Sanger Hall and elected
the following delegates to the convention:
Blessrs. John NJ. Higgins. A. w. Rosene,
w. II. Zimmerman, L. A. Stumpf, w. A.
Klevesahl. and j. p Brown.
The association also elected the fol-
lowing committee of entertainment TO
make all provisions for the reception and
entertainment OF the guests: Messrs.
George NJ. Cease. Herman Myers. A. w.
Rosene. Home Brewery Company, Pabst
Brewery Company, Rosenegk Brewery
Company, Portner Brewery Company,
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company, w.
A NleNtNdii, henry AIuflsl, H. n. NiuN-
ders. Jr.. Bailey Saunders. Junius A. Nor
ris, Thomas Adkins. Luke Harvey, James
A. Augustine, and l.. c. Younger
OPEN TO ALL DEALERS
II is intended that this gathering shall
be one in which every one engaged in
the traffic In Virginia. whether organized
or not, and whose desire II is 10 keep his
business on the same plane as any other
legitimate enterprise, shall meet together
and exchange views as 10 the betterment
and success OF the same.
Messrs. August Koeher, Of New Jersey,
President OF the National Association OF
Iiquor-Dealers; Edward l.. Jordan, OF
Washington. y. C.. chairman Of the Con-
gressional Legislative Committee; p. II.
Nolan, OF New York. National Organizer,
and other prominent liquor-dealers viii
be present TO explain the necessity for
organization in Virginia in counion with
other sections Of the United States.
Delegates from cities and towns not al
ready organized will be accorded the full
privileges of the convention.
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OUR EMPORIA COUSINS.
The County Levy for Isos-Personai
Notes OF Interest.

EMPORIA, VA. August 29.-(Special)-
The Board OF Supervisors Of Greenesville
county held their monthly meeting yes.
terday. and among other things settled
with the County Treasurer. Il. w. Wyche,
the levy for 1858. The settlement was very
gratifying TO the county.
Judge W. Samuel Goodwin and Mrs.
Goodwin have returned from West Vir-
ginia, where they have been visiting for
several weeks past.
Miss l.. Rawlings Hedges, OF West Vir-
glnia is visiting her sister, Mrs. Good
Wyn.
Mr. Harry Schwartz has returned from
West Virginia.
Mr.. f.. l.. Turner, Clerk OF the courts,
has returned from Clarkeville, where he
has been spending the past few weeks In
search Of health. He is much improved.
Mr.. w. w. Robertson has returned
home after spending his vacation in
Tazewell county.
Misses Salle and Belle Powell have re-
turned from a trip 10 Greensboro, N. c..
and other places.
Miss Minnie Chambess IS visiting
friends I'm Garysburg, s. c.
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THE WILLIAMSBURG DEMOCRATS.
Favor Gardiner Tyler for the Sem
afc-Fight Over the Committee.

Favor Gardiner Tyler for the Sem
nfc--Fight Over the Committee.
WILLIAMSBURG, VA. August 20
(Speclal.)-One Of the largest Democratic
mass-meedngs held here in years took
place at the courthouse Monday night,
the occasion being the election Of dele
gates to the legislative conventions, which
are 20 meet here Thursday, and the cleo
ton of a new Executive Committee Iof
the party.
The gathering was presided over by Mr..
NJ. r. Harrell. with Mr.. IL. ID. Cole as
secretary. The voting was by ballot
which resulted in the election Of Edward
NJ. Lee and John B. wilkins as dele
gates to both the Senate and House con-
ventions They were allowed TO choose
their own alternates.
4 big fight was made by faction TO
turn out the old committee, some of
whom have seen continuous service ana
Icen Jealous party workers for twenty
years. The movement, however, sig
nally failed, as a majority Of the mem
beers elected are known TO be opposed 20
this radical measure. The committee
men elected were NJ. r. Harrell, II. ID.
Cole. DR.. l.. S. Foster, c. L. Armstead,
and r. Dudley Saunders.
The meeting was decidedly in favor Of
Hon ID. Gardiner Tyler for State senator
but gave no expression of choice as TO
the domination for the House or for
United States senator.
Ia the audience as silent lockers on,
but no doubt deeply interested in the
proceedings, were noticed Candidate W.
r. Moss. of Newport News, and Candi-
date T. c. Madison, Of Warwick.
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THE TOWN OF WOODSTOCK.
Fall Term OF the Circuit Courts
Several Interesting Cnscs.

WOODSTOCK, VA. August 29.-tspe-
oIal.) The fall term Of the Circuit Court
OF this county will begin here on Friday.
that being September Ist Quite num-
Der OF cases are set for hearing on tho
common law docket. but the number OF
new causes since the April term have
been exceedingly few.
The case OF Sissler w. Southern Rail-
way Company. which is set for hearing
on September 9th. Will occupy some days
with its trial. The litigation Is based
on the accident at Bowman's Crossing
last September In which the two Misses
Dellingsr lost their lives and sissler was
seriously hurt. Several divorces Will also
be granted during the term.
The first semi-annual convention OF the
Shenandoah County Christian Endeavor
Union OF the Churches OF Christ will be
held at that church I'm Strashurg on Oc-
tober 9th and 18th. Rev. w. J. Cooke,
Of this place tho president, is arranging
an interesting programme for the occa-
sion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-30
ALLEGED BURGLARS ARRESTED.
The Health OF PetersburC-Worlk on
the r., u. & G. Bridge.

PETERSBURG, VA, August 29.-(Spe-
this morning OF the burglary at the store
Of Charles Leonard. To-day Chief-or-
Police RaRland received a telephone mes
sage from Sheriff A. II. Baker. OF Suffolk,
10 the effect that he had arrested five
negroes, who had come from this city.
When searched they gave up between
thirty and forty new razors, an equal
number OF new pocket-knives, and five
fine pistols Chief Ragland had tho
prisoners held until tomorrow, when he
will go down TO Suffolk to see if he cam
identify any of the men or the property,
and If ne does he will bring them bach
to this city for trial.
The report Of Health-Oficer Robinson
for the month OF August shows a total
Of 50 deaths-22 white and 30 colored. OF
the total number, % were under years
Of age and 9 were over 30. The rate Of
mortality for the whole population was
2f96 per 1000 per annum-white, y; col
ored, 27G9. -Four non-residents were buried
ir the city cemeteries.
The bids for the vitrihed bricks 10 be
laid IN the yard and around the post
office and custom-house In this city,
were to-day opened by Collector-of-Cus-
tom William Malone, and have been for
warded TO Washington. 1t is learned
that the Virginia Paving Company, Of
Lynchburg, were the lowest bidders by
several hundred dollars, and will get the
contract. The work will be done at
once.
The foundation for the new bridge Of
the Richmond. Petersburg and Carolina
railroad which IS to cross the Appomat-
tox at a point near the silk mills, Is be-
ing pushed rapidly. All Of tho granite
for this work is coming from a quarry
owned by the company I'm Diuwiddie
county. near Butterworth. Some Of the
steel TO be used has already arrived, aid
the bridge, when completed Will lie one
Of the nnaaf N the SfHfn-
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CHARLOTTESVILLE.
Two Accidents--iieId Up-sufYered
without Profit.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, August
29.-(Special)--Mrs n. G. Clifton fell yes
terday from a stepladder and received
painful injuries. She is confined to hcr
bed to-day. and it is feared is suffering
from internal injuries.
Theodore Wood was thrown from a
horse and his head struck on stone.
a very ugly and painful cut was the re
suit
Conductor Hartsook. OF the electric
street railway line was held up about
1880 last night by negro, who said he
was in need Of money, and had TO have
IT, He attempted TO enforce his de-
mand. and in the subsequent proceedings
suffered without profit. The negro was
not identified.
The summer law lectures at the Uni
versity closed to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-30
POLITICAL ARENA.
rgr SITUATION IN VARIOUS PARTS
OF THE STATE.
ElLlFBZ REPUBLICANS MEET.
they Nominated Negroes rs Lesisia-
dive Caudidates-Meetings in E'iH"-
,.,. rtt,-yynryyicIx's Factions
Flood and Petit I'm FIuvanna.

NEWPORT NEWS, August 29-(Spe-
Yesterday. proceedings at War
0..k Courthouse. as expected. did not
t.d to solve The political problem In
t4s district u only complicated the
situation au tae more, and as result
t. cold Free State" now the hot-bed
,he district viii send contesting dele
s.lo-s @. the senatorial and legislative
..ye.aors 10 be held In Williamsburg
day afternoon.
ADARK HORSE PROBABLE.
Wa the events OF ench day, much
stronger becomes the probability that
ozark horse" Will figure in the Williams
burg invention. Knowing politicians eX-
Ie.s Che opinion that none Of the avowed
.-il ties viii carry off the House nomi-
i...l
Ile latest fin the way Of a dark horse
Hon. j. f. Hubbard, Of York county
III. Hubbard is well known throughout
t. district. especially in Newport News
rH.r. he has practiced law extensively.
H.n Thomas Temple Powell, VINO
served this district so creditabiy in the
El.. for two sessions. IS also spoken
.. us a "dark-horse" probability. He says
L. Il. not "a candidate for the House but
d. le whispered about that he may De
sprung on the convention next thursday
AfP. ROBINSON VERY BUSY.
l.r Clarence ". Robinson Is leaving
i. stone unturncd 20 get the Senate nomi-
llr0n. He viii fight for IT 20 the last
. SAYS heis absolutely certain OF thirty
f..es. and has a good chance of securing
i.ue others. Those he Is sure Of he says
.ra: Newport News, -; warwick, IL; KING
ST. uuam, %. He also feels certain OF get
ling two delegates from James city, and
counts on seven from Elizabeth City.
The friends OF Mn. Robinson here are
'0fy anxious 90 see him get the Senate
f.mination and he will have the support
y lle thirteen delegates from this city
Gu lhe last. The senatorial fight has evil
-..g narrowed down 10 Warwick and
l.l.. eth city counties. The man who
csIs. Elizabeth city viii have an ex-
u...t prospect Of getting nominated,
raise the fight will hinge on the de-
0n of the convention regarding the
warwick coutcsting delegations.
a. friends az Hon. H. Gardiner Tyler
. confident that he viii carry the best
oi Elizabeth Cltys delegation. As
stated above. Dir. Robinson counts on
setting seven delegates there.
ALW KENT May GO FOR TYLER.
-f. Lyon O. Tyler. president az William
I Ary Collcga aud brother Of Hon.
d. Gardiner Tyler was In the city yes
...at. TIC Is authority for he state
.t 'aU % letter from New Kent says
county viii give Tyler the majority
sat,s on ihe second ballot. Ac-
DO tAs letter Mr. Herbert Lewis
i1 candidate for the Senate, VIII
Use votes ana Tyler one on the first
tae second ballot viii give Tyler
a Lewis Two.
N it l.. Boykin. Of Isle Of WignL
.t to-day on legal business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-30
Organize an Endowment Company,

The Virginia Society Endowment Com
pany will be organized I'm this city about
September lst. The purpose OF this com
pany IS 20 issue debenturc bonds. The
president will be Mr.. III. W. Rountree:
Secretary and Treasurer, Mr.. j. NJ. Swan
son. now OF birmingham, Ala, but who
viii become a citizen Of Richmond within
a short while. and as a board OF directors
from this city, Messrs. Warner Moore.
John s. HarwOod. w. j. Whitehurst, NJ.
H. Rosenbaum and II. A. Catlln.
There are two similar companies In sue
cessful operation-one IN Birmingham, the
other In Atlanta.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-30
MOVEMENTS OF wILLrANsBURGERs
4 Paper by Professor Dishop-inter-
esting Personal News.


WILLIAMSBURG. VA. August %
Especial -Professor Charles Edward
Bishop. Phi. D., OF William and Mary, who
fills the Chair of Greek, FRENCH and Ger
man, and who was requested by Profess
sor Gildersleeye, OF Johns Hopkins UNI
veTsity TO write the Greek verbal In tcOs,
has just finished ii. The paper is now
appearing in the American Journal OF
PhilOlOgy, a quarterly publication, Of Bal
timore and reprints Of II are being sent
TO the different Greek professors in this
county and in Europe and Germany
Professor Bishop. with his family, en-
pected 20 leave next week for rest at
Millboro' Depot, but for the present has
given up the trip.
Dixon Foster son OF Or. l.. S. Foster,
leaves tomorrow for visit 10 Mathews
Judge Sydney Smith will be in York
county tomorrow 10 meet a party OF
gentlemen on an important business mat
ter
Mr. Norvell J.. Henley a well-known
member OF the bar of our town. left to-
Gay for Hampton on professional bust
ness.
Mr. Edmund Warburton returned this
morning from Richmond.
Colonel JEFF. Phillips, Of Hampton. was
here yesterday visiting his relatives.
DR. Marcus Gayle, of Mathews, who
has been sick here for several weeks.
has improved very much, and hopes TO
be able 70 return to his home tomorrow.
Mr.. Thomas n. Mosby. member of tie
Richmond City Bar. is visiting at the
home Of Mrs. Bette Bloxton.
Tomorrow evening the congregation OF
York-Riyer Presbyterian church VIII
meet with the pastor. Rev. w. j. King.
al the church, 10 improve the grounds
around the house of worship. and TO look
into the condition OF the burying-gTound
belonging to the congregation. This is
the only church In that neighborhood, ana
all Of the white people OF the upper end
of Bruton District attend services there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-30
FIRE AMIDST CHEMICALS.
The Department Has Hard Fight at
the Webb Works,

The members of Engine Company No. 8
had a desperate fight with flames at the
Webb Chemical Works yesterday eve
ming.
The fire had made no great Roadway
when the firemen arrived. and no great
damage was done. but the danger was
excessive owing TO the inflammabe ma
ture Of the product Of the works, and
the danger OF the situation was accen-
tuated by the stubbornness Of the flames
A still alarm was turned in at 6:i3
o'clock. The origin OF the fire was a nail
caught in a machine, which communicated
the flame 10 a large boter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-30
SHENANDOAH DEMOCRATS.
The Miiey-BausermanF Faction Nomi-
mates }. L.. Teller for the House.

WOODSTOCK, VA, August 2S.-(Spe-
cial)-The Miley- Bauserman wing of the
Democratic party in Shenandoah county
Eeld its county convention on Saturday
afternoon at Mount Jackson.
General j. II. Williams, Of this place,
was elected chairman.
Jared j.. Teller County Surveyor, Of
Mount olive, was nominated for the
Legislature; j. D. Miley was reelected
county chairman, and the County Com
mittee was thoroughly reOrganiZed.
Resolutions were adopted reafiirmtng
the Chicago platform. endorsing Bryan,
condemning the "land-grabbers' act,
calling tor better election laws and less
frequent elections.
The action of the two wings Of the
party now places two good men before
the public and the selection Of candi-
date by the Republicans is looked for
with more than usual interest.
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DISTRESS AT CAPE HATrERAs.
Country Badly Damaged by the
storm-Heard I'm Newport News.

NEWPORT NEWS. August 29-(spe-
clal )--Work has been started at the ship
yard on the two new steamships for the
Pacific Mail Line. TO ply between San
Francisco and ports in China
Each OF these vessels will be so feet
long will have a tonnage OF $500. and
will cost 100000 The contract speed
is is knots. When completed these YES
sells VIII be the largest eyer turned out
in an American ship-yard. and will be
third on the list OF leviathans anoat
NEW POwER-HoUsE AND ICE
PLANT.
The plans for the new power-housc
and ice plant OF the. Newport News and
Old Point Railway and Electric Com
pany az Hampton have been completed.
and work on the structure will proceed
The foundation has been completed The
plans call for a building 100 feet Wide
and ~ feet long. 10 be built OF brick
MIR. Henry Konitsky. the first superin-