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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
Footprints ofthc Angels.

Ihis lecture, which was delivered
some weeks ago under the auspices Of
me Art League, will be repeated on
next Thursday night. The 18th inst. in
the iecture-room Of the Second Presby-
terrain Church. entrance on Boush
street The talented lecturer. Miss An
ne Z. Wood, has collected the ma
terial f9i. her lecture during a eoiourn
poin IN England and upon the cont
i nsh', extending over some eight wears
Sne mas clothed her subject with Ian
suase most pure and cultivated. and
ueiiVcrs her message with diction most
easy ana graceful The lecture viii be
Illustrated IN, ,i with some OF the gems from
'he brush and chisel of the old masters
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
Why women arc Nervous.
(Eritish Medical NeWsN

The frequent cases of nervous pros
tration or utter collapse of the nervous
system under which women "go all to
pieces as the saying it. have caused
much thought and investigation on the
part of physicians.
Certain inorganic substances are well
known TO cause various forms oc mcr-
VouS diseases which are readily traced
To the poisons producing them Further
research leads to the belief that alum
Is u prevailing cause of so-called ncr-
Nous prostration, for the symptoms Il
produces ON the nervous system after
its absorption into the blood are very
remarkable indeed Experiments ply
sioiogically made upon animals by Or
lila. Professors Hans Mayer, Paul Scim
and others, show that alum frequently
produces no visible symptoms for many
days after its Introduction into the
body. Then follow loss of appetite and
other ailmentary disturbances. and
finally serious prostration OF the
whole nervous system. The most prom
incnt physicians now believe that "ncr-
Nous prostration' and many objections
OF the nerves from which both men and
women suffer are caused by the con-
tinued absorption of alum into the sys-
tenn.
1t is probable that many medical men
arc unaware OF the extent To which
salts of alumina may be introduced in
10 the body, being under the impress
sion that the use of alum in bread is
prohibited. Alum, however is still used
surrcptitiously to some extent to whiten
bread and very largely in making
cheap kinds of baking powder. In fam
lilies where baking powder Is generally
used great care should be exercised To
procure only those brands made from
cream Of tartar The alum powders
may generally he distinguished bysthe
lover price at which they are sold
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
AN EASTER LILLY.

She was lilue child with pale golden
Her clothes were torn ana her feet we're
With sweet little face uncommonly
And look of sorrow in her great grown
On her small. tired arm basket she
With ,, bright Easter lilies twas hrim-
All through the day rang out her sad
cry:
lilies n,,,. .. sweet lilies; Will nobody
Out in the street. in the cold ana the
CRYING sweet lilies" to all that she
Bright Easter lilies, you love them
OH buy my sweet lilies, all white as the
But the day slided on ana only a
Bought from her treasures a cluster CIR
Soon twilight drew near aud its deep'n-
maid ca" VIZ uSar ltue
she crept to . place quite dismal and
lone
stone. va It U'io' damp
4 dare ' not 50 home Win my flowers
And my lilies will perish ont here IN tbo
Where hunger ana sorrov bo,, o,ct ,,,,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
Heavy nownpourorr,,,r.

Norfolk and vicinity was given an
other drenching yesterday. True To fine
prediction of the weather man, rain
came yesterday. and it C7UTG IN grear
quantities. Early in the morning a
drizzle commenced, and as ii gradually
grew warmer the rain Increased From
o'clock until night there was a steady
rainfall. and after o'clock ii reached,
the dimensions of storm. There was
cnnsdera Me wind and a heavy down
pour,accompanied by thunder and light
ming. 1t was Il typical April rain. The
elements had exhausted their efforts to
food the city by 10 o'clock and the sky
became visible again
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
Transferred 10 Norfolk.

The libel cases against the Lizzie COL
burn and Clara Ellen. belonging to the
Reese Manufacturing Company, of this
city, which recently failed, were trans
ferred from the United States Court at
Baltimore 10 the court here Attorney
lvor y. Page and Thomas H. Wilcox
returned yesterday from Baltimore.
where they went 10 have the cases
transferred. The amounts involved arc
$500 for the Lizzie Colburn and $1,000
for the Clara Ellen
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
Isnnknring Fear Mnt,n

me American cruiser Solace recentlv
LOOK on board 300 tons of bunker coal
at Malta in four hours. The bunkerinr
was performed by Messrs. Il. II. Aeius
Co, of London, who also have Offices
al Malta, and most other coalinn, sto-
IONS i'll the East. Agus * co. arc tho
European agents of Toms Creek Cal
ana Coke Company of this city. and
of the world to-day.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
Wamts Garry n cnu

one of the foremen employed on the
electric car line TO Sewclrs Point. now
under construction. applied to Judge
Hanckel yesterday for permission to
carry n pistol. The reason given was
that the negro laborers who have re-
FUSED 10 work on the road for the wages
paid have made numerous threats of
violence against the laborcrs construct
ing the road. The permission was
granted by the judge.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
FLAG PRESENTATIONS
Miss Ethel Nicely Executes Col.
Bakewell's Commission.
Fourth Ward school presented with
Handsome u. y. rIng-Amoihcr 10
Emanuel school-speeches by Miss
Nicely, DIR. Grammcr and MIR. Dob,e

The Fourth Ward Public School was
| presented with handsome United
States flag yesterday by Miss Ethel
Nicely. of this city, representing Col.
Allen c. Blackwell, OF New York. The
presentation exercises occurred at /
o'clock in the school building. on Prin-
cess Anne avenue. The exercises were
OF patriotic order and very interest
ing.
a large crowd of visitors were pres
ent. despite the rain. The teachers and
number OF the pupils OF Emanuel
school were present and were presented
the old flag OF the Fourth Ward School.
The exercises were opened by a
prayer by Rt. Rev. y. NJ Randolph.
Bishop of the Southern Diocese of Vir-
gina. The Naval Post Band which
was present 10 furnish music for the
occasion, followed the prayer by play
ing America" Rev. DIR. Carl T.. Cram
mer. of Christ p. Il. Church. delivered
short address on the flag of the
united states. and then Kiplng's Re
cessional music by DeIloven. was
! sung by quartctte composed of Miss
Nicely. Mrs. y. p. Warrington, MIR
william 3. Richards and Air. James
Jenkins.
THE PRESENTATION.
Miss Nicely then made the presenta
ton speech. She stated that the real
SlNer of the flag was Col Allen &.
l5akewell. a patriotic gentleman of New
ork Colonel Blackwell has presented
ilags to u number ef-stAit tff-t,,.r-,-
the country. The one presented to the
fourth Ward School is II very large
ana handsome one and will be raised
over the school building.
THE FLAG ACCEPTED.
Ntter Miss Neely's pretty presentation
spceeh' Alr Il. y. pobie, Superintendent
OF the Public schools of Tho civ ny
/ cepted the flag on behalf of The school.
'hf'iikihg Miss Nicely for the gift JUST
as he finished his speech Mr.. Doble
neht over and imprinted Il kiss upon
MISS Nicely, who stood beside him ana
me audience manifested hearty an
proNal oil the act by loud cheering
y FLAG DRILL.
one of the prettiest features of tho
exercises was the flag drill bv :,bnut
my im "t the small children of the school
an oil whom carried small flags. ThIs
uriii WAS led by Miss Bonney.
n SECOND PRESENTATION
Mr. John Il. Whitehead chairnan 80
the Public School Board, presented tn
emanuel School the old flag az thc
+ curtin Ward School on behalf of ,hc
latter school. Wv
=, ne patronesses We're: Mrs. Alfred
vi. randolph. Mrs. Beverly d. Tucltc,,
IIa i'ichard ~. Dobie, Mrs. Allan n.
.iahckei, Mrs. Albert T.. Wurrint,ton
Mrs. James /. Jenkins. Mrs. Hui N ~
rage Mrs. William II. Brooke NI,.S
In Graham. Jr., Mrs. Robert Al
i1ugheS. Mrs. j. Frank East Nrs poi,t
w. Shultice. N'''' i'opt'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
E,ocu..on observation-disclosures.

The elocution recital which was to
have been given by the pupils of Nor
folk College for Young Ladies last
night was postponed to o'clock next
Monday evening, ON account of the
heavy downpour of rain. Tho invita-
tons sent out for last nights enter
tainment can be used for Monday even
ing.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
Mr. wharton's Comp,e,c Recovery
Yesterdays Baltimore SunD

Mrs. Henry Nj. Wharton. wife OF Rev.
Dr. II. NJ. Wharton, one Of the victims
of the Windsor Hotel fire, is gradually
recovering. While the bandages have
not as yet been entirely removed from
her hands. they have been arranged so
as 10 separate the fingers.
DR. Wharton said yesterday: eve
fully expect that Mrs. Wharton VIII re-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
Fifteen Mcn BECOME E,ks.

Norfolk Lodge, No. IS. Il. z. o. f..
initiated fifteen candidates at their
meeting last night After they had
teries of the order a short social SEES
sion was held. which measured up 10
the standard usually reached by thesc
functions. Ii was an enjoyable affair.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
Ci,urch TO he Dedicn,od.

The furniture Tor the now NJ. l..
Church at smithiieId having been put
in position, the edifice will be formally
dedicated to God at II O'Clock to-mor-
nov morning. The dedicatory sermon
Will be preached by Rev. II. +. John
son, ID. D.. of Cumberland Street NJ. T..
Church, of this city He will also preach
ut night. The new church is constructed
of brick ana is said TO be very hand
sane,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
1F NORFOI4k ON PAGES TWO, THREE. FIVE AND SIX

cover the use OF her hands and fingers.
IL has been Very narrow escape and
for some days we thought her fingers
at least. would have TO be amputateti.
This thought has now been ban!shed
ana hope is given that she Will not only
be restored TO the use of her hands.
but fingers IS we'll"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
NniIrond uoctlny Con,,nuc,.

The railroad men were in session
again yesterday ut the Monticello Ho-
tel They are discussing tariff rates
but would give nothing out for publica
ton.
The merchants, who held their meet
ing at the Board OF Trade. as reported
in the Nirgini2n-Pllc have adjourned
To Richmond. from which city ncgotia
tons will be conducted
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
Rnby Carriages.

Just received, a fine assortment OF
Heywoods; prices from SIS to $40. cash
or credA- Williamson & Sykes. 563 and
osH Church street, near Queen.
fe23-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
DIED..

sTAUB.mAt the residence of her SON
and High streets. Wednesday. April 5th
at a. M. ELIZA G.. STAUB' in her I'D
year, widow of tho lato Lewis w. Staub
I4ne funeral will take place THIS USri.
uayl MORNING at II o'clock from tho
residence. Friends and acquaintance re-
spcctfully invited to attend
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
WEATHER REPORT.

Washington, D. c.. April Z. 1899.
Forecast for Saturday:
For Virglnia-Fair, with cooler in
winds; Sunday fair.
y For North Carolina-Fair and cooler
saturday; diminishing westerly winds;
Sunday fair.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
All UsEM ENTs.
A CADEMY OF MUSIC.
PRISCILLA
AUDITORIUM THEATRE

S. Il. Cor. Nebraska and Union SITS.
JAS. NJ. nARToN. Prop, and Manager.
WILEY HAMILTON .Amus'm't Director
open every night in the year. Smoking
Concerts. presenting a respectable, up-
to-datc Vaudeville entertainment.
Matiaees. Tues. Thurs. and Sats ut .
p. m. Evening performances continuous
from TIL IL. Admission. 10. Is ard 25c.
ja22-1y
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
HEALTH OF NORFOLK
Heads Of Departments Hold Impor-
tant Conference.
Discuss aud Devise Means For Puts
ting tho city In Good Sanitary
Condition-Renrcnu OF Inspection
TO BE Organized.

A meeting was, held at the City
Treasurer's office last night. presided
over by Mayor Johnston and attended
by Capt. Herbert Smith, Superintend-
cnt OF the Water Department.: James
Il. Guy, OF the Stiset, Sewer aud Drain
Board; Chief OF Police Kizer, City At
torney Taylor, and Dr. Mccormick, Of
the Board of Health.
This meeting was called for the pur-
pose of devising ways and means for
making the health laws more effective
and having them more rigidly enforced
THE GREATEST DANGER.
1t was reported that the greatest
danger to health and the largest num-
Der of nusances are found in courts
occupied by colorcd people. Some of
these places have fifteen or twenty
houses opening on them, and furnish
shelter for two or three hundred pco-
pie, and the houses on ten OF
these courts have no sewer connec
- ions
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
THE STRIKE STILL ON
Only Fourteen Laborers Reported
For Work Yesterday.
Nr. ConweH, the Contractor ana Fin
sincer, on the Sewers Point E.ec
tric Railway Liuc Explains tho
Situation.

Work on the Sewell's Point electric
line is still interferred with because of
the attitude of the negro labor union,
the members of which are demanding
higher wages than the company build
irg the line is willing to pay.
Only fourteen negroes were at work
yesterday. Two policemen were sent to
the Atlantic City Ward, where the work
has been begun, yesterday morning, but
reported that all was quiet and there
was no attempt on the part of the
rcgro union men to carry out their
threats OF violence to those who went
to work
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
NiEE lINGS.

NOTICE. = THE ANNUAL. MEET
PURLisHING COMPANY viii Viii bo i held
at the office of Mr.. l.. D. Starkc. Jr..
room No; q I1owcnbcrE building. In the
city of Norfolk. Va. on WEDNESDAY.
THE 18TH DAY or APRIL. 1889, at Il
mhll-tdm J.E. ALLEN. Secretary.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
Will only cost
ST and $l.25 a pair.
We also carry the following good
ana wellknown CorSetS

American Lady-four styles. 81 each.
T. Oslo. $3.50. $3.50 cach.-R.
y Gag. 81, sL50 each.-J b.
VIII ;e, Fink, E!ue and SLACK, Noo
each c. B,-White. Pink. Btuo
and Black. 81 elch.--Warner'a- -Si.
81 20 c1ch.-rhomrsan's Glove
lttung-Sl cach.-McCiraw's Alb
TTcninal-Sl.25 each. - Nig;tant =
White, Grey and B!ack-50c each.
STYLE 9%-Whitc and Black. SOC
c2ch.--S ummCrsite for summer
wear, SOC. oHch.-- Cooler--for SUM-
mer wear. S7isc ouch EleNsbono
Monldcd-SS. So. $3.50 and special
ErJtc In all mcdels. for this week,
at 81. cach
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
! Norfolk ma vicinity.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR To-
DAY.

Clearing to fair: nearly stationary
moderating.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
SEWERS TO GO DOWN.

resolution was prepared by City
Attorney Taylor, instructing the street,
Sewer and Drain Board 10 put down
these sewers at once, and I'm ordinance
Will be adopted requiring the property
owners 10 make the connections.
1t was estimated that the work will
cost about $1,000. This money will find
its way back into the city treasury by
means of Il tax Of SO on each house
for putting in the pipes.
BUREAU OFINSPECTION.
1t WAS suggested by Mr.. Smith that
an Inspection Bureau be created, and
that the Water, Sewer. Police and
Health Departments report To this bu-
reau daily, and that action he taken
to ut once abatc nuisances ms soon us
discovered, and punish violators of the
law. This suggestion Will be adopted.
The Mayor was Instructed 10 codify
all ordinances and resolutions relating
TO the work of the various departments.
and have the paper ready for the meet
ing to be held next Tuesday night.
BETTER HEALTH LAWS.
This movement is the outcome of The
complaint of the Board of Health that
they arc unable TO cope with present
conditions under existing laws.
The Mayor thinks this is n very i'm
portant step, and will have much to
do with the health of the city this;
summer.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
TEMPERATURE. RAINFALL, AND
-. HUMIDITY.

April Z, 1899
MaXimum temperature . 60
Mlnimum temperature ... 40
Normal temperature ....., 55
departure from normal minus 2
departure from normal since Janu-
Rainfall in past "a hours - -
.tainfall since LIST Of month 81
Mean humidity ........ ....... 81
CALENDAR.
sun rises at $3.50 a. m. and sets NJ
6:34 p. m. "''N se's a.
TIDES
Norfolk-Eigh water. 9:1o n m md
az: 90 p M Low water, 1908 a. IN. and
ga Point-IIigh water, $40 a. IN. and
'"2 p m. Low water 2:42 a. m. and
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
THE SITUATION.

Mr.. Conwell, the contractor and chief
engineer of the road, was seen by n
representative of the Nirgnian- Pilot
yesterday afternoon and stated the
situation. He said that the negroes were
demanding fifteen cents an hour or ST. 80
per day for ten hours work, instead of
SID cents a day. as stated Yesterday.
Ill offers them ten cents an hourwhicb
he says is higher than is paid for com
mon negro labor by any of tho CON
tractors of Norfolk with whom he has
talked.
Il understand that this is good nav
LOT common labor by negroes in this
section said Mr.. Conwell. "Of course.
we expect TO pay the more skilled la
ppters more according to their work
me PICK and shovel men we will pay
ten cents an hour.
we did not begin the importation of
negroes from North Carolina until Tho
Norioik negroes refused TO work ot nrr
wages. They said that thoy had a
union which world not lot them work
Tor less than fifteen cents an hour. ana
since refusing To work they have intim
idated other negroes who showed {,
WilhnSness to so to work
We sent men To Portsmouth ana So
ccred many laborers. but the unien
negroes met them at the wharf nj
i,Nrtsnlouth ana threatened them in
olfectly If they went to work. As !,
consequence, these men all returned to
'"eIr homes and are without work"
Alr. Conwcll said that he dos not
i,'iclpaje any trouble in getting
enough hands TO work after they SEQ
mat me threats of the union negroes
are iaie. The negroes who have had
,Hc nerve to so 10 work, he said had
mo- neen bothered, despite the threats
't Is the intention Of MIR. ConwnlI N
put between two and three bundrnd
hahus Mt work as soon as possihln III
i ~ Is going to be built very rapidly.
III the negroes Of Norfolk who wan r.
20 10 work do not show The determine
''oh 10 10 so, it will be necessary to
send ana get outside labor.
inc negroes who were brought boro
rom North Carolinp are from E,lizohett,
CITY, ana some of them. it is said y ~
ucsirouS OF going to work.
ne company has established n com
ihissary for tho accommodation of tho
employees of the line. but il will not ~,
made compulsory for the employees ~
patronizc this. ~
HIN negroes quit work this morning
it is sad. because their lives had heen
threatened if they did not quit The
contractors arc of the opinion that ma
leaders OF the negro union are men who
would not work Mt any price so long rs
they can make capital PLAYING m ~
sympathy of the ignorant negroes Viz
are assessed dues. 80 io
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-08
REMOVAL NOTICE!
VAUGHAN & SIMMONS

their Office from No. 22S Main street 10
room No: TALBOT BUILDING. No. IFS
MAIN STREET.. where they shall be
public generally. api-lw
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24
FRENCH CABINET CRISIS.
Believed That VI. POincare VIII be
Called Upon by President Lou
bet to Form a Cabinet.

Paris, June 14.-President Loubet
conferred with the president of the
senate, NJ. Fallieres, and with the
president of the chamber Of deputies,
NJ. Deschanel. and impressed them
with the necessity of quickly ending
the cabinet crisis.
1t is believed that NJ. Poincare will!
be asked to form 4 cabinet. 1t is un-
derstood that he is ready to accept
the task. and it is even said he has al
ready selected a cabinet, to be CONF
posed as follows:
NJ. Poincare, premier and minister
of public instruction.
NJ. Delcasse. minister of the interior.
NJ. bourgeois. minister of foreign
affairs.
NJ. krantZ. minister Of "
NJ. Rouvier or NJ. Delombrea. mill
lister of finance.
NJ. Waldeck-Rosseau of NJ. Monis,
minister of justice.
NJ. Lannessand. minister of COM
merce.
NJ. Sarrien, minister of public works
Senator Jean Dupuy, minister OF
agriculture.
VI. Guillain. minister of the colonies
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24
THE COLORADO SHELTERS.
SmeItcrs Will he Closed When
the New Law Takes Effect.

Denver. Col. June 1.-THE indica
tons are that the smelters in Colorado
belonging to the American Smelling
and Refining Co., known as the trust,
will be closed on Thursday next, when
the eight-hOur law becomes effective.
The smclter mems union has unani-
mously rejected the terms offered by
the company, which advanced a
ten per cent. over the old scale, but
declined 10 pay the men by the hour
instead of the day. as formerly, Civ
ing them tine option of working more
than eight hours.
The Guggenheims have offcreda new
scale. about l. per cent. higher than
that offered by the trust. and it is
believed that their Pueblo smelter will
continue in operation.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24

Just ~ fh" -iri WAS about To taxi" the
pipe into her trembling hand. Il we'll
known voice called from the dining
room:
We'll. >i". haven't you carried your
fun about far enough"
As Mr.. Stephenson walked into III,
room. both "irt~ >pr"u" into his m
Will" the Indian actually grew pale
under his coat of vrrmiIii"n paint. Nira
and Jessie could hardly believe that the
brave chief. who had been ordering
them about in such Il superior mannr~.
MIS- only Harry. dressed in an Indian
suit which an obi chief had pr.senttU
to his grandfather. many years be-
fore. The pretended rr,iskin looked
exceedingly cheap at brin" discovered.
and sraIumcrcG that h" expected every
minute the girls would know who he
was.
"Ee>idrs." h. continued. "Viri
Dragged that she world be 80 brave i.
She SAW an indian. | thought | WOULD
sec what kind of stuff she was made of"
~ joke played at the expense of a
copuic of girls. my boy" said Mr..
Stephenson. never contains any of the
elements of fun. and ! am heartily
ashamed that You should do such Il
thing. y man, and Il boy Us well. should
always defend helpless women Il
yuuu" girls. too"
Jessie and NirH both suffered from
the fright they received HAT afternoon.
and a. Il warning against any more
pracEcal jokes. Mr.. WaiiiE" inflicted Il
severe punishment upon Harry. For
months the hoy had been looking for
ward 10 Il visit TO the Indian rr>erva-
ton. 90 miles distant from High Banks.
but his father told him he could not
take that trip durin" the spring rari.
ton. because of the unwarrauted fright
he gave his sister and playmate the Sat
urday afternoon they kept hnuse.-De-
trnit Free Press.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24
SOME OF OUR NEW WARSHIPS.
The state of Advancement in Com
struction of Several of Our New
Fighting Craft.

Washington, June 14.-According te
a report made by Chief Constructor
HichbOrn, the battleship Keearsargc
is 81 per cent. advanced towards COM
pletion; the Kentucky IS 50 rer cent;
the Alabama So per cent: the Wis
consin 20 per cent; the Illinois Is per
cent; the Maine 6 per cent. and the
Ohio ) per cent. The Albany, build
ing in England, is so per cent. adj
yanced.
Of the monitors under construction,
the Wyoming is set down at s per
cent: the Florida at : per cent, ard
the Connecticut at 6 per cent. The
Chesapeake is 90 per cent. advanced,
and the submarine boat PIunger is So
per cent.
The torpedo boats and Gestroyer5
range from % per cen in the case of
the Dahlgren, to > per cent. in the
case of the Stewart.