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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01
WhitS Teeth

Are generally perfect and sound,
and at all events are mu III pref
tier feature of the mouth than
dirty and discolored teeth. Then
again, when kept clean and white,
are less liable to decay, which
rather, is due to thoughtlessness in
teeth care. All teeth preparations,
in general way, are goodbye have
Euthymol Tooth Paste at &c.
we know is as near a perfect tooth
leaner and antiseptic as it is pos
sible to make because every one of
its ingredients is the purest obtain
able. Moss Pharmacv 1t.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01
The Scott Church

1t has been decided by Bishop
Rouxel to give spiritual director
to the Catholics Of Scott. The
people OF Scott and vicinity have
built very handsome church and
The Gazette is pleased to learn that
they have been compensated for
their labOrs. 1t is not known if
the priest will remain at Scott all
the time or if he will make regular
visits there to say mass and hold
other religious services. That
matter will be decided later. Over
one thousand persons congregated
at Scott last Thurs day when the
church building was formally de-
livered to the clergy. Scott is the
center Of large Catholic commu
nifty and the decision Of the church
authorities in this matter has been
hailed. with much satisfaction by
any people, who, heretofore have
been unable to attend religious SER
vices, and have been, in a measure.
deprived of spiritual aid.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01
Notice.

To the tax payers of Lafayette Parish
Please take notice that valuation and listing,
of properties being completed by the asses
sor, the said lists will! be exposed in the Of
flee of the assessor for inspection and cor
rections for term of twenty (2o) days be-
ginning June s. 1890.
\ NJ. MARTINI, assessor
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01
Will Close on the Fourth.

The following persons and firms
have agreed TO close their places of
business between the hours Of II a.
m. and p. m, on the Fourth OF
July, on account Of the Industri al
School barbecue which will be held
on that day Beausejour Springs:
Bros, Gus Sch1nulen. Holt q Car
ter, DR.. II. p. Beeler, Orther G.
Mouton, Moss & Co., First Ma
tional Bank, !. +. Tanner, F. De-
manade, Bank Of Lafayette, B.
Falk, Lafayette Clothing House,
NJ. Rosenfield, John O. Mouton,
Deffez Bros, l.. LaCoste, Levy
Bros.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01
Saturday. July %, 1899.

the following described property to wit:
One certain tract of land, situated in the
town of Scott, parish of Lafayette, La,
containing one superficial arpent together
with the improvements thereon. consisting
of house. cotton gin, ginnery and other
appurtenances. Said tract of land is
bounded north by Southern Pacific Railroad
south by land of Octave Cayret, east by
public road, west by land of Nita Cayret.
l. A. BEoUSSAHD,
Sheriff OF Lafayette Parish
Juue 10, 1899.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01

Luke Olivier, Norbert Reau and
Odillon Decou arrived at Brous-
sardviile this week. They were
parish at the outbreak of the war
and went to the front at the first
call for troops. They spent about
a year in the volunteer army and
rendered valuable service as MEM
bers Of Hoods regiment. The
young soldiers were welcomed home
by their relatives and friends
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01

The following Young men who
have been attending the State Uni
versity at Baton Rouge returned to
Lafayette Friday to spend vacation
at home: VIM. Neveu, Lorne
Nickerson, Richard Chargois, John
Tolson, Frank Broussard. Andrew
Mcbride and Ovey Herpin.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01
Notice /!

Notice is herby given that on and after
the first day of June, \. ID. 1899, the stock
law will be strictly enforced, and all stock
roaming at large will be taken up, and
dealt with according to law.
WM. CAMPBELL, Mayor.
Lafayette, La, May "a, 1890.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01
Remember the barbecue will take
place at Beausejour on July 4.

Capt. A. F. Lucas, of Washing
ton, d. c., arrived in Lafayette
last week for the purpose of direct
ing an exploration to ascertain if
there are any minerals at the place
near Breaux Bridge where it is be-
lieved there is a well Of natural gas
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01

There will be some races at Oak
Avenue Park to morrow. The first
race will be run by horse belong
ing to Harry Theall of Royville
and one owned by Leonce Breaux
of Breaux Bridge. The second will
be a trott!ng race by Bald, Dutch
and Texas Bill, belonging respect
lively to Dupre Bernard, Gus Sia-
dous and Andre Martini The reg
ular price of admission will be
charged.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01

BY virtue of writ of fffa issued in the
above numbered and entitled cause by the
Honorable 18TH Judicial District Court Of
the State of Louisiana, holding sessions in
and for the parish of Lafayette, and to me
directed, the undersigned sheriff of said
parish have seized and taken into my pos
session, and will sell for cash. the last
and highest bidder, at the court house, in
the town of Lafayette, between legal sale
h~,
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01
H. Booth, Mission, Miss

w. H. Booth, Mission, Miss,
writes: Have used DR.. Nj. "A.
Simmons Liver Medicine IS years.
1t cures Dia'rh9a, Indigestion,
Headache. Is the best medicine
Women. Used Black Draught
which took more for dose
and did not act SO we'll.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01

John Lisbony, manager Of the
Lafayette Laundry, informs The
Gazette that he is doing a good
business and that all those who
have favored him with their pat
ronage are pleased with his work.
Lafayette is large enough to sup,
port a laundry and we hope that
young 'Lisbony will meet with a full
measure of success and that he
class establishment with all the
modern mprOvements.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01

Harry burke, of the fourth ward,
has made a liberal offer to the In
dustrial School committee. Mr..
burke is an earnest advocate of the
special tax and will help the cause by
donating the meat necessary TO give
a bar beCue in his ward. The Ga
zette does not know when the bar
becue will take place, but it has no
doubt that MIR. Durke's offer will
be aCCaDted
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01

DIED-In Lafayette, Tuesday at
10 O'Clock, lola Louise, aged 4
months, child of VIM. eraser and
Jessie Quo.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01

How easy il is for the rich to
attain fame. Mrs. Emmons Blame
is for them to pay their taxes
Courier. Journal,
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01
New Quarters.

Deffez Bros, the hustling grocers
and furniture Dealers, have moved
into their new building which they
have built near their residence
on Lincoln avenue. Deffez Bros
are always putting in new goods
and are still selling at the lowest
prices.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01

In three months our sales have
more than doubled on books, and
magazines. We can give you any
information you may want about
the latest books. We will get it
for you at the publishers price.
Moss PharlnaCy
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01
Parasols-at Mess g. Co's.

Mrs. Martial Bienvenu, a highl y
esteemed resident of ST. Martinville,
died this week at an advanced age.
Mrs. Blenvenu was the mother OF
large family among whom is Mr..
Albert Bienvenu, editor of the St.
Martinville Messenger. The Ga
zette offers its sympathy to the
family of the deceased
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01

Pierre Gerac leaves Tuesday for
months visiting points of interest.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01

Remember the barbecue at Beau
sejour on July 4. Speakers will
deliver addresses on the question
of the special tax.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01

Everybody should attend the
barbecue at Beausejour Springs on
the Fourth of July. Speeches on
the Industrial School question will
be delivered in French and English.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01

Those nice soda crackers-at
Mass s. Co.'S.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01

Mrs. Raoul Domengeaux died
this week at Breaux Bridge, at the
age of rs years. Mrs. Domengeaux
was a native of New Orleans Her
maiden name was Jeanne Villavaso.
She was a lady of many accom-
plsh ments and her death is grea atty
deplored by a large number Of rela-
tives and friends.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01

Miss Susie LeRosen, of Shreve-
port, is guest at the home Of her
brother, Prof. W. A, LeRosen
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01
Constable Sale,
COnSt:lDIS Sale.
Vermont Chemical Mfg. Co. VS..
James J. Price-1st ward, La
fayette Parish, La.

BY virtue of the authority vested in me,
the undersigned constable of the first ward
of Lafayette Parish, have taken into my
possession and will sell for cash to the last
and highest bidder, at the Office of Judge
Brandt, in Scott, between legal sale hours.
Saturday,. july s, 1899,
the following described property. to-wit:
One safe.
\. CHIAsSON. Constable Ist Ward
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01

That delicious table Dutter-at
Mess g. Co'S.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01
Wanted q!

\ Sc, of books to balance or keep from
until September /, by experienced
book keeper and accountant. Terms
sonable. Address ]. l.. =, Lock Box 1856,
Lafayette, La.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01

Great bargains in shoes-at Moss
s. Co's
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01
Notice.

Notice.
There will be regular meeting of the
School Board Thursday, July 6, 1899.
&. r. L-ArIoLAIs, Secretary.
Lafayette. La, June 20, 1899.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01

Bob Broussard, captain Of the
Piiette Club, is trying to have a
base ball contest in Lafayette some
time in the month of July to de-
eide the championship of South
west Louisiana. All teams in this
section of the State will be invited
10 take part. If Mr.. Broussard
succeeds, this contest will be the
most interesting that has ever taken
place here.
Don't help to destroy your teeth
by using those poor, cheap tooth
powders. Use E1fHymoI ZoofA
Paste, guaranteed and sold al the
Moss Pharmacy. ct.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01
For. Sale.

One hundred acres of cane land. situated
ne-half mile from derrick railroad be
tween Lafayette and Carencro. Apply at
Gazette office
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01

Books! Books! Booksl Good
summer reading at the Mosa
Pharmacy, IL
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01

If you are in doubt as TO the
latest and daintiest style in visiting
cards see those at the Moss Phar-
macy.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01
The Latest Coon and Ra; Time
Songs.

oohSS.
''Hello Ma Baby .. ....-......-. $3.50. ... SOC
''You'se lust Little Niger, Still You'se
Mine, All Nine ..,.,. ,..-.-..., So
81 Guess I'll Have to Telegraph Ma
Baby -. ... $780,. . . 49,. go. .......... 5oc
''At Georgia Camp Meeting ..........- So
''I'm the SWEETEST dressed Gal in the
own .-...-.. .----.--. 50,
''Rng Ma-la'' . ....... ......... .......... So
''Gimme Ma Honey ........ .....' 5Ot
''Why Don't You Get Lady of Your
''Nly Baby's Mighty Warm 80, ..-... 80. sos
''rhe Christening of the Little Black
Coon ..... ............... 80. .... ....... 500
s.Mammy's Little Punkin Colored Coon So
..Who'se Dat Said Chicken in Dis
Crowd . ..... ............ ........... Sos
These pieces are being sung now all ovc'
the United States, and each and very ono
is catchy, easy and beautiful. As give
a discount of SO per cent, to every purchaser
of music, any one Of these pieces will be
mailed. postage paid, on receipt of 26c
PHILIP WERIEIS, LTD.
GA Canal St. New Orleans, La.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01

Books. books! books. books !.
SC! SC! SC! SC! SC: At the Moss
Pharmacy. They are not trashy,
but good, first class books
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01

Barbecue at Beausejour on July 4
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01

A Boston rooster has Matched out
a flock of chickens. The hen was
probably too busy attending anti
Southernlychng meetings.-Cour-
ier- Journal
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1899-07-01

Straw hats-at Mess s. Ce's.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-04
COLLEGE BASEBALL.
YALE EASILY DEFEATS PRINCETON ~
NEw-HAyEN-LATTER TEAM FAILS
TO MAKE A HIT.

New-Hayen Conn., June 3.-Yale sisnaiFy ""
deated the Princeton baseball nine by the score Va
TO in the first championship game OF the series '
The best OF weather conditions prevailed. Fu'y
five thousand spectators witnessed the game MAN.
being Yale and Princeton graduates and friehoS
from neighboring cities. The delegation OF frihce-
ton rooters however. surprisingly smah-
Princeton was shut out In every particular he'
nine did not score run or make hit on hooert-
sons delivery Not Princeton man got Deyoho
second base during the game, and not unu me is
inning did one OF them reach first base. IN that
inning Bedford reached Waddelis side on 'si,p
error. The little shortstop seemed 70 De toe oniy
Yale player who at all on re sppaie.i,sll
lost his throwing accuracy. and his FORMER quion
power of recovery. -, ,. -
Robertson pitched a steady game. He gave nc
passes and threw wild pitches he also ne'uea
his own position well, adding two putouts 70 DIS
credit He hit man, however Hiieorahu' On
the contrary. was n disappointment. lie was un.
fortunate enough TO hit three batsmen AIDING Daso
runners twice and also gave six bases on Daiis-
HIS unsteadiness had a poor effect on the inneld;
The features OF the game were Weares oeautllui
catch OF Kafers long drive 10 deep centre, seem
ingly home rum and Sulvan's fine three-basssr:
Watkins, OF Princeton. In the ninth INNING ais"
made a fine running catch.
The work OF the Yale nine was a marvel or paihS-
taking carefuness They unusually quick
on recovery and suffered error at critical points
In the game to amount TO anything. The greatest
contrast however, between the pitchers, IN
which particular HIilebrand was completely OUT
classed The score follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-04
THE PHILADELPHIA HORSE SHOW.

Philadelphia, June 3.-The closing day OF the
sociations history. The exhibitions by the cavalry
and artillery, which have been conspicuous feat
ures, for the last time. John s. Brat
toms chestnut Flirt disqualified In Class
65, ponies under saddle. The mare, according to
the judges. was considerably above height. Mr..
Bratton did not enter any formal complaint, but
said that they would never get chance to judge .
horse OF his In the future.
The awards were as follows:
Hackneys shown In hand best hackney or hack
ney pony mare, Ally or FLY foal by an imported sire
and out of imported dam. both registered In the
English Stud Book Silver medal onered by the
Hackney Horse Society of England Medal, Indian
exhibitor, Mitchell Harrison.
Hackneys shown In hand, best hackney or hack
ney pony stallion out of imported DAM both reg
lstered in the English Stud Book. Silver medal
offered by the Hackney Horse Society. OF Eng
land Medal Brandon: exhibitor II. c. Hoskier.
Red Starlight; exhibitor F. G. Bourne
Ponies under saddle, over IL hands Inches, not
exceeding IA hands inch three years or over.
First prize $50; second, SIS SkeezicS blk. m, Il,
Ave wears: breeder and exhibitor Henry Fairfax.
Ponies in harness. not exceeding u hands
inches First prize. $50; second, SIS. Blue, imp.
y Iosn y Bratton. Red Lady Gibbie br. m IA
Roadsters standard or non-standard. First prize
200: second so. Jean King b. M. l53, seven years,
and Fanchon b. m. 1873 six years; exhibitor T.. T
S,otesbury Ciemnadell b. m, i5.2, six years and
airline Chimes. b. m, 1872 five years; exhibitor, Il
T. Stotesbury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-04

. p,rr N.r-york: J. A. wischowsky second Time,
i12x Final heat by ?. j. Young New-fork; !; r.
Cooke Flushing, second; r. A. DE Lama'ar' flu'"'"s'
'n ns mile omen amateur)Firt heat won by George
schoned Brooklyn Rrin New sot bea;
e. won a by r. G. Hausman, New Haven; p. l. KraIner'
Newerk second. W. F. Wahrenberger, NETWORK. third
Trme-2:25A. Final heat won by W: A. Fu nIs mew
Haven; F. L. Kramer Meyafs 'eco"'' d. y '''''"'"
mile exhibition against the track recpin py "a
Zimmerman. paced by q motor tandem Heoo'u '''o'
Zimmerman. 1:53b. -, III. 49,. ma, hv
Tom Cooper Detroit r. Mcfarland ,S Snn 'os Tine
EaT xsS rcOn Day tor" second ob Wathou Atlanta
third Time~2:3iH. Third heat won by r A. Miller
Galveston O. H. Stevens. Ottumwa second ho"aIu TO-
man Portland ore. third. Time-23Z. FINAL neat won
by r A. Mcfarland San Jose Arthur Gardiner. Chicago
second; Tom Cooper. Detroit. third; H. H. Freeman
Portland fourth. Tirne-2;Osz
sPr9cket handicap nsif mile a yar se Rna
New-Have YARDS. second f. A. NUM- t'roox dl
go YARDS third: Warner olund Jersey city go yaros,
kramer Newark scratch; F. O. Van Colt. New,forR e
90 yardS) second w r. WahreneergeT News 0x h.
YARDS. third r; G. Hausman, New1 -, 'Kramer
Newark scratch: W. A. Ruiz New hhven w th,rg
second: f C. Hausman. New-iiayen 'scra'eh' '""u
Time-i:03A. ,., x,~., hoo,
won by g. l. Kreaner Chicago $50 yaris) charles hau
field Newark $50 YARDS. second Tom cooper Ds.'y
scratch third f. G. Bald Buffalo tscratch foursn;
won by r. A. Mcfarland. San Jose tscratGnli A. New
house Rochester 90 Yards second r ns 500 ys ySs
fourth r. A. Miller Galveston d2O yards), nItn; BOD
wathour Atlanta go yards). sixth. Time-4;3st fina
heat won by @. l. Kreamer Chicago 100 yardsg ~ a.
Newark $50 yards), third F. A. Mcfarland, San Jose
(scratcn fourth. Tlme-4;26as.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-04
SLOAN LANDS ANOTHER WINNER

London. June Sat the first day Of the Kempton
Park first summer meeting to-day the Sunbury
Handicap Plate by j. II. Peards three
year-old chestnut colt Merry Methodist. by Hamp-
ton-Heresy. Tod Sloan rode Sir r. Waldie Grit
nths six-year-old bay horse Eileen Aigas and was
unpIaced This race is OF 200 sovereigns for three
year-oids and upward. Eleven horses the Jub-
lee Course, one mile. The betting rs to 8
against Eileen Aigas.
The kempton Park Two-year-old Plate won
by Sir X. Wadie Griffths colt Rice with Sloan up.
This race Is OF GOO sovereigns 600 sovereigns the
winner. Horatio Bottomley's Stage Marriage was
second and r. G. Cartons Mohican ii colt was
against Rice.
The June Plate was won by Charina. Sloan rode
Eileen AiEas IN this race. but unplaced. THIS
race 10 OF l8 sovereigns. for three year-ods and
upward. Four horses mile and a quarter.
Tho betting was to against Eileen Aigas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-04
MAY HEMPsTEAD's LATONIA OAKS.

Cincinnati. June S.-The expected battle between
May Hampstead and Rush in the Latonia Oaks to-
day turned into an easy victory for the former
Rush did not appear TO be at her best 60
ing the post. and after setting merry
pace for ive-eighths Of mile she faltered. and
May Hampstead soon passed her. Hay Hampstead
then took up the running and was never In trouble,
winning under restraint by five lengths. The net
value of the Oaks 81. $3.50. over eight thousand
people witnessed the days sport. Summaries:
First (six furlongs: sellng)-Nora s.. o5 III. VII
SOM. 80 !. won: Juneatta 81 &C. Murphy. 10 /,
second: samivel l04 q. Mathews TO l. third. Time
1:l6h
Second ave furlongsl-Lamachus 107 CE. Ross,
even, wOn StIathbok 1l3 g. Mathews), TO g. second;
Highland Lad. ll3 IF. Turner. to q third. Time
i;O3h
Third lone mile seng)-Monadour. 81 Csilvers).
10 D. won. Kris Kringle. 107 (Turner) second
Bon Jour. lO6 o. Mathews; TO l. third. Time-l;iih.
Fourth race uatonia Oaks for three-year-old fies:
net value s. 800 one and quarter milesMay Hemp
stead. i22 ~. Turner, 10 TO- won: Freak ii2 (E.
Roes). 10 70 second; Preliminary. 100 o. Mathews),
Finn race 9nve furongs,-Ma, lane. IoI On Turner
i 10 3. won Cara 81. 100 tBoland 10 l. second M
Butterfly 100 III Wliams). % TO third Time OILY
Sixth race (sr furiongs: selling)-Carlotta G.. ITO
(Scoville), % TO l. won: Hampden l07iz IN Turner,
20 l. second Bertha Nell. 90 (shepardJ. to l. third
Time-1.1T - 1890
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-04
THE DEFENDER STARTS FOR NEWPORT.
BOAT EXPECTED TO BE TRIED THIS AFTER
WOODWORK ON THE COLUMBIA.

BOAT EXPECTED To TRIED THIS AFTER
WOODWORK ON THE COLUMBIA.
Bristol r. L. June 3.-The Defender left here for
Newport at o'clock this afternoon. and II Is ex-
pected she will be tried out tomorrow. The de-
parture OF the yacht unexpected, and from in
dicatons the plan had been decided upon recently
as the topmast had not been put In place and she
was otherwise unprepared for any except com
parativey short trip
1t IL said that the for the early departure
OF the boat is that W. Butler Duncan is anxious
to get the Defender 10 Newport and give her
trial possible. Mr. Duncan arrived here
from New-york this afternoon. lie was on
board when the yacht started on her trip TO
Newport. Her mainsail and fore-staysail were
set and with the fair breeze that prevailed she
made good time down the harbor. The topmast
placed board the boat before she started
and IL was to be set she reached her
destination. 1t expected that everything would
be In readiness for Il trial In the morning The
yacht will probably return 10 Bristol early next
week.
large OF men still at work on the
Columbia and the rivetng OF the plates is nearly
completed In the last week about twenty five
members OF the Columbia's crew have been polish
ing the underbody with pumce stone, and every
Inch OF that part is now almost smooth as IL is
possible to make IL, Nothing. however. has been
done that part OF the vessel which will be above
the water-lne. and II now seems probable that the
upper works will not receive a OF paint until
after she has been launched.