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WATCH YOUR
KIDNEYS.
The Most Important Organs in
the Human Body They
Throw Out All Disease.
SHanP-ao0t Cures Weak kidneys

Does your back ache?
Do you have pains across your kidneysf
Is your complexion chalky. grey, white?
Is your skin dry or feverish2 Are there
puffy bags beneath your eyes?
Are your eyes dull, listless, and dead
looking2
Are you irritable and hard to please?
Do you feel as though you have heart
crouble2
Do you have to urinate several times in
the night2 Is there ever a scaIding, burn
ing sensation there?
DO YOU feel the desire Immediately to
urinate again. with no resuIt2
Is your urine clouded thick, or Milky
Is there any sediment or do PARTICLES
float in it?
Don't neglect these conditions, and X
they or any part Of them are yours swamp
Root the great kidney remedy, VIII Be
found Just the medicine you need
Here's a simple test for the kidneys, Just
as certain as though a physician were in
personal attendance OF your cSSe. Pour
some OF your morning urine IN glass
or bottle and allow il TO stand twenty four
hours Then hold it up 10 the light, and
il you find any settings or sediment OF II
it is thick OF milky. or II small PARTICLES
float about in it, don't hesitate FOR mo-
ment. but write at once TO Dr. Kilmer &
Co, mention the Washington Morning
Times and Immediately begin using the
sample OF Swamp Root which you viii re-
ceiye at once. absolutely free by mail. The
results Will surprise you.
Swamp Root is purely vegetable pleasant
to take, and is for sale by druggists every
where in bottles OF two sizes and two
prices-hfty cents and one dollar. Bear IN
mind The name. Swamp-RoOt. aud the ad-
dress, Binghamton, n. Y.
The times., 1899-12-26

Christmas came and went without a
snowy accompaniment. but there was q
wintry chill in the air and brisk walking
was the rule. II was an ideal day for out
of-door sports. and football was a popular
game. while new bicycles We're much in
evidence and the noisy tin horn pre-
dominant feature. The feast OF the day in
most homes was enjoyed shortly after mid
day. and the streets during the afternoon
We're thronged with people. Street cars
ran less frequently than on other days, and
the absence Of the harsh gong was notice
able The revelers Of Saturday night
seemed to have disappeared, and about the
people there was an air Of happy decorum
rather than hilarious reyelry.
Public buildings were closed and The
70 coo employees OF the Government were
enjoying a holiday The letter carriers
performed Herculean task in their morn
ing mail delivery, some Of them carrying
three huge sacks Of packages. but the re-
mainder Of the day was their own.
The unusual excellence Of the musical
programmes al The churches was not the
least responsible for the crowded places Of
worship. and thousands Of people attended
the services. At most Of the churches the
music was rendered 10y augmented choirs,
and in some Instances these were IN vest
ments. while the music itself was The best
product OF the worlds great masters. The
Episcopal churches holding special Christ
mas services included Trinity. ST Masga-
ret's S. PauIs. 81. James, st. Stephen S,
81. Thomas, Christ. Eplpaany. anu .---i..il-
uel. Exquisite evergreen decorations were
seen everywhere. and in the Catholic
churches services were held both morning
and afternoon. ST Patricks, St Angus
tines. Immaculate Conception Holy Name
St Joseph's, 81. Msry's, ST. TeTesa,s $ snd
others holding mass al 3 90 clock in the
morning
IN nearly every window throughout ,hz
city there was hung the everg. esn wreath
with its scarlet bow. and ever and anon q
fairy tree blinked its lights from a da. k
ened room. Tons Of turkeys and barrels
OF rcranberries were served, OF course. and
at the hotels and restaurants z Chlistu as
air rcigue3 for those who could not 90
home. The railways did 4 poor busine s.
for all who could get away had gone by
Sunday night, and the local trains were but
lightly patronized. Many diners were
gwen In Diplomatic circles 70 sma parties,
but the clubs were generally deserted, and
IN the evening brilliantly ligated residences
gave evidence Of fesuvity within
The poor Of the community We're not for
gotten, many trees and purses giving up
their contents TO the worthy, and many e
child's heart was made happy by an un-
lOoked-for visit from Santa Claus.
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PndereNnHki.
- II. - -. !

TFTUW TIe IE1VTsN VNT0NIVIV-J
correspondent writes: 1T Is not generally
known that Paderewski, the great pianist, is Of
the Hebrew persuasion and / myself was not
aware Of the interesting fact until the other day,
when information 20 this effect conveyed 10
me by a Young Jewish pianist during the course
Of q conversation 1t appears that not long ago
Paderewski visited the provincial town in which
my informant resides, and as is the usual custom,
attended rehearsal afternoon IN the hall in
which he was TO appear in the evening. Ny musi-
cal friend, who is Of very tender wears. happened
10 be there at the same time. and while prsctic-
ing, was esped by the great pianist. who asked
him his name. My friend gave him a very Jewish
name, which led Paderewski to enquire whether
he was a jew. My friend answered in the affirm
atiye and was sgreelbly surprised 10 bear Pader-
ewsbi eXclaim: And am J. The truth Of
this story is youched for; in connection with il.
it is interesting to note that nearly all the
great pianist are Of the Jewish race"
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Tnrd, Rccornitinn.
Trom tIe london TeIeErlrFl

project is under consideration for the erection
OF q memorial TO simon De Aonuogt- Earl ui
leicester. who. Though he played such a large
part i'm the history OF his period and mas heeu
termed the founder of the English House OF Cont
mons. has not a single public monument lu ms
honor. As he was killed in battle, 1858 A. d.,
at Eyesham and buried there, IL Is suggested that
i'm that little Worcestershire towu-Which was q
parliamentary borough until the passing oi the
redistribution act of lsSjtbcre should be erect
ed am equestrian figure of DE Muntf1EJ in bronze,
with subsidiary figures i'm the same material ot
King Henry III. Queen Eleanor oi Provence,
Eleanor (wifr of De Moutiort and sister ui tie
kingl. and Bishop Grossetesle Of Lincoln.
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Grentness Resncctcd.

(From the Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Two very naughty, and, Incidentally, very
dirty, boys, were having fun with the ad-
verts aments upon a big billboard. They
penciled ragged looking mustache upon
the upper lip of George w Childs, and gave
Chester 4. Arthur q full beard. They put
Gis!eputable Galways on Robert Mantell,
they attached very cheap cigar to the lips
OF John Drew, they made a bearded lady OF
Lillian Russell, and they gave Admiral
Dewey q black eye.
After they had stood off and admired
their artistic achievements for moment.
one OF them took new grip on his pencil,
and started toward a picture near the
ceI0ter of the board. He was about to make
a stroke when his companion Grief out:
Hold on, Don't do anything to dat!'
Why not"
OATS Jeffries, de champeen."
Then they put their pencils in their
pockets, looked reverently at the unmui
lated face upon the board, and trudged
along.
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what He Needed.

(From the Chicago Times.)
Wei. remarked the fond but bashful
young man, rising at late hour to go.
1T seems hardly worth while FOR me TO
stay any longer. We are not going to see
any meteOrs tonight. It is a great disap-
pCinJment. but I have enjoyed the evening
exceedingly. in spite Of that And there
won't be another great shower like the one
We have missed seeing. he added, lingering
his hat, for thirty three years."
well" responded the maiden looking
dreamily out at the darkened skies. If
you'll come well sit up and watch for that
one. tco
Then he put down his hat
Katie. he gasped. do you think I'll
stiu be coming here as 1 am now, thirty
three years from this time"
1T looks like it, she replied demurely
On which hint he spake-and it was still
later when he finally did go.
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Brumby waza Golf Enthusiast.

(From the Kansas City Star)
Lieut. Thomas NJ Brumbv, Dewey'e flag lieu
tenant in the battle OF Manila Bay, who died on
Sunday at Washington OF tropic fever, was 4 mem
ber OF the BaltusFOl Golf Club and an enthusiast
in the game. lie greatly esteemed By his
Baltusrol friends, who presented 10 tine club after
the battle Of Manila fine portrait oi the ieuten-
ant which now hangs in the clubhouse While in
service az Manila, the club IA accordance with
its by laws, remitted the lieutepants dues but
this year Lieutenant BUnnby was on the list OF
active members and lac had expected TO play a
good deal this winter .teef-
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4 Youthful Financier.

IFrom Harper bazaarl
"Ps, >" sid Willie, "woH't YOU double my al
lowanceP"
why should I, sonuys"
oh ! thought If it was bigger It would be
more on your mind and you might remember to
give it 10 me sometimes.
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The difference

From the Chicago Record
What's the difference between art and high
art 2 -
Art Is painting pictures; high art 10
painting pictures that sell /"
The times., 1899-12-26
Tbe EditorInI "We.',
Ll-rnn n RiLs-l

tFIUiU III-HIla-I
"NIa" said newspaper mans SON. II know
why editors call themselves we
Why
SOS the man that doesn't like the article viii
think there too many people for rim to
tackle"
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A clever ExpIann1fon.
(From BROOKLYN I5fe.)

Hopewel-I expect to make $40, 600 out Of that
deal within six months.
Glumbird-I wouldn't count my. eggs before
they're hatched.
fun out of counting them, it's 80 much gain.
What you don't want 10 do is 70 discount them" "
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HOW'S This /?
Better than
all other
medicines
combined.

Duffy Malt Nhiskey Co:
Dear Sirs: Having used your Malt Whiskey for
the last three months / consider dn my case) 1t
entitled TO the merit which il claims, and accord
ingly recommend it to my friends, and shall con
tinue to- 1t inst hlls the place of all medicines
heretofore taken collectively, and hence cheaper
without danger to the system, which persistent
use of medicines necessarily involves. But my
object in writing you is that you will kindly send
TO the above address your Book Of Information
50 as to improve its III regard 10 disease. and
YOU will greatly oblige yours already benefited.
G. DAVIS.
Government stamp marks the genuine. Drug
gists usually sell it, Ii yours does not. a hottie
will be sent you prepaid, for 81 six for IS. Write
for interesting book.
DUFFY MALT WHIsKEY CO., Rochester, NJ Y.
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A New Definition.

(From the Syracuse Hefald)
AIrSwatters What's political Feforner2
McSwitteIs-It's man who can't get job in
either Democratic OF Republican party,
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drains which sometimes
aff1ict them must at last react on the
mind. Sometimes, il is only fretfulness,
irritability or peevishness. At other
times the condition passes beyond un-
reasonableuess to irrationality.
With the relief of the body, from dis
ease, Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
gives also a cheerful mind and contented
spirit When the drains and pains are
stopped the mind scars up like a balloon
from which dead weight has been cast
out Mothers who never knew a happy
moment when the birth hour confronted
them, and younger women doomed each
month to period of mental depression
as well as physical suffering, have found
a perfect cure by the use of Favorite
Prescription. 1t contains no alcohol,
neither opium cocaine or other form of
narcotic
" suffered with female weakness about eight
years tried several doctors but derived no
bcneht until began using Dr. pierce's Favor
itc Prescription. writes Mrs. John Green, of
Danviie Boyle Co. Ky. This medicine was
recommended 20 me by other patients l have
taken six bottles and feel like another person -
= took your medicine six months and feel
now like new person" writes Miss Annie
Stephens of Belleville, Wood Co, w. Va Have
no headache, no backachc, pain anywhere
/ took seven bottles Of Doctor
PieTces Favorite Prescription,
and seven bottles OF his .R
Golden Medical Discovery" ] G,SS
think there is medicine like e
Doctor Pierce's ! can't speak V@6A
highly enough of yonr fuedi- fdfsx9A
cine for il has done so much ga
good l don't feel tired ! kt11xS6S
used to, nor sick. feel well ETt%A
and think there is no medicine HEiYCSN
equal to Dr. Pierce's FavoTite SSE9
Prescription"
Doctor Pierce's Pleasant ER--f
Pellets are graduated to
the sensitive system of lT
womeE.
The times., 1899-12-26
A JOYOUS CHRISTMAS LAY
How the Holiday Was Observed in
the National Capital.

The Music and Special Services in
the Various Churches Features
That Were Greatly Appreciated
The Government Departments and
Many Places of business Closed.
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The Hirhent Prnine.

tFfom The thlcag0 hec0rd.J
Did the Rev Mr.. Cboker give you q good
sermon this morning, 8rG JoncsP'
Perfectly grand; Il ought 20 be eFsmstized
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tied with broad satin ribbon. 1t required
two men 10 handle it, in order that the
flowers should<not- be zerushed,
The times., 1899-12-26

Who would think there
was insanity behind a drop
Of water2 But there is. II
was a iavorite torture in the
old days to fasten the victim
where water should slowly
drip on his forehead. In a
little while he was a howl
ing maniac.
Women do not, as a rule,
realize how the steady
drains which sometimes
The times., 1899-12-26

to the left, of the grotto at Bethlehem.
These two grojtcs are connected with each
other by an underground passage in the
shape Of the catacombs al Rome, which
has in its centre a crypt in imitation of the
ancient sepulohral chambers where an al
tar was erected over the tomb OF some
ancient martyr.
From this crypt another underground
corr idor leads to the subterranean chapel
of the poor souls, which is intended for
funeral services. and whence two stair
ways lead back into the church near the
holy sepulchre
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-02
PUBLIC DEBT STATEMENT.


WASHINGTON, November 1.-The
monthly statement OF the public debt,
issued to-day, shows that at the close
of business October 81, 1899, the debt,
less cash in the treasury, amounted to
S1,14G,629,5S1, a decrease during the
month of $2,276,199 This decrease is
accounted for by the increase in the
amount of cash on hand and the in
creased redemption of national bank
notes. The debt is recapitulated as fol-
lows: Interest bearing debt, $1,046,-
049, 020 debt on which interest has
ceased since maturity, S1,210030; debt
bearing no interest, S3SS,762 OIL; total,
81, 436 ,021,121. This amount, however,
does not include 1855, 664,903 in certi-
ficates and treasury notes outstanding,
which are offset by an equal amount
CT cash en- hand. The cash in the treas
ury is classified as follows: Gold, $780,
S17,315; silver, 1856, 499, 27S; paper, s64,-
S92,032; bonds, deposits in national
bank repositories, disbursing officers
balances, etc, $s3,957,222; total, ST.
025, 155,S49, against which there are de-
mand liabilities outstanding amounting
to s735, 764, 309. which leaves a net cash
balance in the treasury OF $3.50 ,S91, $40.
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ENGLE-JONES.
A Quiet Home Wedding at Berryville,
Virginia The Gro'm a Former
West VirgiDian.

Special to the Register
CHARLES TOWN, W. Va, November 1.
Miss Gertrude Huyett Jones, only daugh-
ter of Mrs, Ellen Jones, of Berryviile, Va,
and Mr.. Jacob Fonrose Engle, of this
place, were married this evening at 8
o'clock at the home of the brides mother,
in Berryvllle. Rev. DR.. A. c. Hopkins,
pastor of the Presbyterian church of
Charles Town. performed the ceremony.
The wedding was very quiet and only
few relatives of the bride were present.
There were no attendants The bride wore
a handsome talor-made suit of heather
brown homespun cloth with hat and gloves
to match, and carried a shower bouquet
of bride roses. After the ceremony the
newly married couple came to this place,
where they will reside a the groom's
residence on South George street. The
bride is well known in Berryvlle, Va,
where she has a large circle of friends,
and the groom is a well known member
of the Charles Town Bar. The wedding
was quite a surprise to the friends of the
couple, as it had been kept a secret.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-02
STATE SUPREME COURT.

Special to the Register.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, November
1.-The opening term Of the Supreme
Court began this morning. All the
judges were present.
The following orders were made:
]. L. Armstrong, ct al, VS.. the Oil
Well Supply Company, from Jackson
county; writ of certiorari awarded.
Charles Bunter VS.. Trustees of
Berkeley Springs, ct al. argued and
submitted.
Thomas G. Yates VS.. County Court
of Taylor county, submitted by re-
quest.
First National Bank of Huntington
VS.. G. D. Cook, ct al, from Wyoming
county Appeal dismissed on motion of
appellant and new appeal allowed:
bond 5000.
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scant gathers around the waistband.
The flare around the foot was outlined
with tasteful trimming consisting of
three rows Of gathered ribbon put on in
scallops. accentuated by clover-leaf
design CT the ribbon.
The bodice was tight fitting and had
a yolk of almond leaf green flannel fin
ished by a neat collar OF the same
material. 1t was bordered with seal
Hoped band Of the dress goods trimmed
to stimulate the decoration upon the
skirt
The sleeves were very small and fin
ished over the hand with a plain ripple
trimmed with the gathered ribbon.
Upon slender figure a pretty belt
trimming for the waist is three or four
rows of gathered ribbon; or, crushed
belt Is equally as effective.
HELEN GREY-PAGE.
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has been recently overhauled, went out

has been recently overhauled, went out
on No. SO yesterday.
The deal for the lower Heatherington
coal works, which was mentioned in
the Register Monday, was consumma-
ted yesterday.
The lecture of John Temple Graves
on ''The Reign of the Demagogue," at
the First Presbyterian Church tonight,
will draw a large crowd. He is the
great orator of the South and his lee
ture is an acknowledged masterpiece.
Frank Meredith. brakeman on the
P. o. v. & c., was able to return to
work yesterday.
Carlos Kelley will attend Trinity
Hall Seminary at Washington, Pa, the
coming winter.
DR.. J. M. Mcdonald and wife will
entertain the Gravel Hill Literary Club
tonight.
Ham. Glass, of Flushing township,
was in the city yesterday making So
cial calls.
c. L. Weems spoke at Colbrook
school house last night
The Board of Education has author
lied the purchase of flags for the
school buildings. The total attendance
at the public schools during the month
of October was 1,574, an increase of 43
over the previous month.
The Richland township trustees have
decided to leave the voting precinct at
Glencoe.
The marriage of Henry He'll, OF this
city, to Miss Ida Garrard, of Warnock's,
is announced for November Sth.
Night Officer Bauer, who is suffering
from a badly sprained back, was re-
ported improving yesterday.
The mystery of the bloody clothes
has been ferreted out by the police
as is noted elsewhere.
The atmospheric conditions were too
! much for the festive Halloweener and
consequently little mischief was done
Tuesday night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-02
INTO PRIVATE HANDS.

PEKIN, November 1.-The govern
ment has decided to farm out the coll
lection of the Likin TRANSIT duty of
the province of Kwang-Lung coast
ern province") for a yearly payment of
four million tael Foreigners regard
the placing of the taxation Of trade in
private hands with considerable mis-
giving and as calculated to impose still
heavier burdens on foreign trade with
the interior. If the experiment is sue
cessful, from a Chinese point of view,
it will be extended to other provinces,
to the great detriment, it is claimed,
of commerce generally.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-02
SIMPLE HOUSE DESIGN.

Ono OF tho Pretty Frocks Which Can Be
Made of Soft Flannel and Narrow Ribbon.
Very neat and comfortable indeed
are the house gowns developed in. soft
flannel which comes in all colors for
this purpose, figured or perfectly plain.
A simple, yet at the same time pretty
design, had background Of pastel blue
which blended tremendously with the
figures Of almond leaf green which
were shot over it. The skirt was
gored, but to deprive it of tailor-like
severity of cut there was slight full
ness allowed which was arranged in
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to the Register.
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CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

WASHINGTON, November 1.-The
monthly circulation statement OF the
comptroller CT the currency shows that
at the close of business October 81,
1895. the total circulation of National
bank notes was $242,9S4,694, an in
crease for the year of $3,43S.4 13, and a
decrease for the month of $3O5,434. The
circulation based On United States
bonds amounted to 1907, 92O,774, de-
crease for the year of s2,124,6S2, and an
increase for the month Of s606,601.
The circulation secured by lawful
money amounted to $35, 063,920, which
is an increase for the year of 1858, 095,
and a decrease for the month of $912,-
036. The amount of United States
registered bonds on deposit to secure
circulating notes was 1922. 463, 100, and
to secure public deposits $70,365,940.
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COAL co. CHARTERED.

Special to the Register.
CHARLESTON, w. Va. November
1.-The Secretary of State has issued a
certificate Of Incorporation to the
Cleveland & Fairmont Coal and Coke
Company of Fairmont, with an author
lied capital Of 800. 600. The incorpora-
tors are John A. Clark. OF Fairmont;
John NJ. Drake, c. L. Ayers and John
Mitchell, Of Cleveland, O., and ]. w.
Cassingham, Of Coshocton, o.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
Amelia II. Campbelrs Executor,
IA fvhorahr

Amelia II. campbelrs Executor, ,
VS.. In Chanceryy
Isabella 5. Savage and others.
BY virtue of an order entered In tho
above entitled cause by the Circuit Court
OF Ohio County, West Virginia, on the eth
day of October. 1882 Il IS referred TO the
Undersigned commissioner TO ascertain and
report TO the Court
First:-The amount and priority OF tho
several liens and claims against the estate
or said Amelia H. Campbell.
Sccond:-The account of the executor of
the will of said Amelia II. Campbell ms
Guiding an inventory of the personal prop
erty belonging TO said estate.
Thtrd:--The real estate belinging 20 the
estate of said Amelia II. Campbell with
the value thereof Also the value OF tho
coal underlying said real estate. together
with the rights and privileges necessary
in mining and removing said coal, and tho
right to transport other coal under said
land.
Fourth:-Any other matter deemed per-
tinent by said commissioner or required by
any of the parties 10 this suit.
Notice is hereby given that the UNDER
signed has fixed upon Friday, the oath day
of November, 1899. commencing al 9 o clio K
a. m. as the time and his office No llH
Chapllne street, Wheeling. w. Va. as thos
place at which he will proceed TO ascertain
and report the several matters in sad
order OF reference required.
Given under my hand this llth day oE
October, 1899. GEO. IL. BOYD,
]. r. JONES. Commissioner
Attorney. ocl2oswt
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THE SPENCER ASYLUM.

Special to the Register.
CHARLESTON, W. Va, November
1.-The Governor has received the an
nual report of Supt. Gutherie, of the
Spencer Insane Hospital. 1t shows that
during the year 240 patients were adj
mitted to the hospital; discharged
during the year, Sc; number in hospi
tai October i, 3S9.
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A SUCCESSFUL TRIAL.

WASHINGTON, D. c., November L.
Secretary Long has received the fol-
lowing telegram from Captain Chester,
representing the Navy Department on
the builders trial Of the battleship Ken
lucky yesterday:
FORT MONROE, October 81.
"The Kentucky had successful
builders trial to-day. Practically the
same result as for the Kearsarge. Trial
in quite heavy sea-"