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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-12
CUBAN SITUATION.
DISCUSSED by THE PRESIDENT
WITH COL. KENNON.

DISCUSSED by THE PRESIDENT
WITH COL. KINNON.
u'y Telegraph Ia Virginian- Pilot)
Plattsburg. y. y. Aug. ll.-Col. w.
l.. " kcnnon had n long talk with the
President To-day regarding the situa-
;ion in Cuba. Col. Kennon has been on
General Brooke's staff al Havana as
adjutant general for civil affairs. lie
arrived al the hotel in company with
General Guy Y. Henry. and was immc-
diatcly ushoiai into the Presidents
rooms.
He talked with President Mckinley
for nearly an hour and went over the
entire cuban situation with him.
Being interviewed. Colonel kenRon
said that the situation in Cuba was sat-
is!nctpry and the work Of changing the
civil laws 90 conform Ia American ideas
ana customs was progressing rapidly.
Colonel Ncnuon lott at noon for
Washington. -. g.. go talk over the Gu
ban situation With Secretary Of War
Root. and from there he Viii proceed
io Fort Logan, Denver Colorado. to
tahr command ~ the Thirty-fourth
Regiment l.. :. Volunteers, which is
being recruited there
Smith NJ. Weed. Of Plattshurg. also
called on The prosidcn; to-day relating
~ affairs of the island Of San Donin-
so, la which Mr., Weed has large prop
eIty Interests.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-12
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
POTENCY OF NAMES or GOMEZ
AND JEMINI;Z.
(By Telegraph 10 NlginiAnP ilot)

CBy Telegraph TO gnian-Pil
Kingston, jam, Aug. ia mail dis
patch from Santo Domingo, dated Au-
gust 3. via Hayti. confirms the cable
intelligence telling of The speed and
Significance OF the revolution through
out the Dominican tenublic. Prolni-
IL appears are taking the field with tho
understanding that JimlncI is the prime
mover and that he viii shortly arrive.
Undoubtedly In. popularity of the
revolution is duc To the use Of the
name of ,iomeI and should he decline
the presidency of JimineZ. cr finally OPP
nose his election, Iroiuinent leaders are
already considering the alternative Of
calling II plebescite i'm order 10 ascer-
tain whether the country would not
prefer TO renew the vote ot 1871 for
American annexation or an American
protectoratc rather than elect another
dictator.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-12
Negro i.nborcr nNutsancr.

tHy Telegraph to Virginian- Pllot.)
Wilkesbarrc Pa. Aug. 1l.-Coniractor
George $. Post, of this city. VINO
brought sixty negroes from the South
mere to work on sewers. was arrested
This evening charged with aiding a
nuisance. When the negroes arrived
here they refused 10 so to work. claim
ing they had been promised $50 a day.
Ihen they became Il public charge and
lived III NTH and suualor. The health
officers said the health OF th, commun-
lily was endangered.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-12
ANGELES flied
And ABANDONED
The FilipinoS Flee From a Recon-
csntiating Party.
WORK OF ARsAED GAR
The Americans Now ProDnbIy &c,
cupy the Flown of Angelo, -,r.he
I-osses of Both 4 rnstcs-s Fight.
ing Around Cninict- Brnycry of
Recruits highly Commcnded-Iii.
ipinos short of Amnuui,ion
Ey Telegraph to virsinian-Pllot.)

Manila, Aug. li-General MacAr-
thurs troops remained last night at
calulet. The rebels had evidently fled
far beyond rife range. for the Ameri-
can ou'posts were not disturbed and
not a shot was fired during the night
Al daybreak this morning a reconnoi-
tcrins party, consisting of n battalion
OF the Seventh Infantry. with one field
piece, started UP the railroad track TO-
ward Angeles, four miles north. The
PARTY approached within loo yards of
the town and opened fire with the field
guns. The Americans were received
with Il badly directed rifle fire, which
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-12
TIE Beers DETERMINED.
WHAT WAR WOULD MEAN TOI
ENCiLISIIAIEN
(Bv Telesrarh 10 Nirginlan-pllo,l

(By Telegraph to Virgnlan- PiOD
London. Aug. 1.-THE Roor organ in
London. the Standard ana Diggers
News ,o-day publishes Johanncs0urg
dispatch threatening Great Britain. IN
Inc event OF war. saying the Eoer4 arc
determin a to wreck the mine., and IT.
retrieVahly ruin the general body of
shareholders 10y blowing MP millions
worth of machinery. adding that war
VIE mean the absolute ruin OF Jo-
hannesburg. both as Il town and rs
mining center ana saying:
while it win doubtless end in = vic
tory for England. the price of that vic-
tory viii be the ruin of thousands. who
ought to consider the price they must
pay before authorizing the Government
To declare war
Another Johannesburg dispatch. how
ever, predicts further concessions.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-12
the battalion Of the Seventh returne,
with a few volleys.
FILiPiNOS FIRE ANGELES.

sees not being known the situation
was reported To General Macarthur
who did not desire II send reinforce
menis. and directed the accommodating
Parry return unless the rebels ..ban-
doned the town. Soon after the receipt
of these orders it became evident that
the rebels had set fire TO the town ana
fled. leaving the place 10 be occupied
by The Americans.
y battalion of the Twelfth was also
sent on a accommodating expedition To-
wards the west. hut UP to noon no firing
h..d been heard in their direction and
no word has been received from them
At General MacArthur's headquarters.
and ii is believed they encountered
nothing
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-12
MIs.iTsA oRDsaeo OUT.
70 SAW; A%OTilEl, GEORGIA. Me-
GIRO FROM LYNDIlHIS

tny Telegraph 10 Vrsinian- rilo:)
-i'ian'n. ca. Aug. ia company of
the Capital city Guards under COM
nond of Captain Banker arrived here
Late ta-nisht from jackson. Ga. escort
Ing Lewis Williams. "a tramp nc-in. to-
the Atlanta jail for safe keeping. rhe
Negro a'peared at the farm house of
Mckinney Watkins. q quarter Of mile
from Jackson. this morning ana asked
fer food He was refused ana lefl the
house soon after Mrs. Watkins SAW
him returning. but before ne reached
The door she picked III her baby and
ram screaming from the house Her
husband. surprising that ahe was about
10 he assaulted. chased the negro half
a mile. being Joined by several of his
ncighbors. The negro was wounded lv
4 pistol shot and easily captured. Iin
was 'lken 10 Jail, but a large crowd as
semblinS. the shcri wired Governor
Naniier for TssTsrancc. The C5vcTn0I
quickly summoned the Capital City
Guards and dispatched them to Jack
son.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-12

destroyed. sixteen lives were lost and
'he town IS still submerged in water.
~ HuaYamo the houses are still
stahulhg. Seven persons were killed
there. y number of houses we're nil
LACED. squads of soldiers were unable
To maintain order and starvation
threatens the population. The water
supply has been stopped.
The Coamo Springs Hotel has been
wrecked. 1t belonged 10 the Porto
Rico Company. of Philadelphia.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-12
STONE FOR BRYAN.
MISSOURTS EX-GOVERNOR PRO
CLAIMS HIS POSITION
Osy relegraph Il vlrglnlan- pllo.o

G3y Telegraph to Vlrginian-Pno
St Louis. Aug. III am for Mr.
Bryan for President. have always
been for him and expect "a remain SO.
think there IS not shadow az doubt
about his nomination by the next Dem
Ocratic National convention"
This statement was made by Vice
Chairman of ,Ae Democratic National
Committee. William }. Stone to-day,
when lac WAS asked about reports from
Washington that lie vas preparing To
furSAke Bryan ana take up Rear Al
mirll Schlry AS IL candidate for the
Democratic Presidential nomination.
Mi. Stone further said:
- have never heard Schley's name
mentioned as possible candidate for
President. except IN newspaper gossip"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-12
An Amtona.biIc Gun carrtaue
(By feiesraph to Virginian-Pilot.)

tBy Telegraph t. Nirginian-Pilot)
Peoria, Ill, Aug, ll.-An automobile
gun carriage, upon which u Colt au-
tomato rapid firing gun will be mount
ed, is now being constructed in Peoria,
and VIII De completed in month.
the carriage will be Il three wheeled
AFFAIR With seats for four men. and
provision for at least 1000 rounds OF
cartridges. The whole concern is ex-
pected to weigh about 1000 pounds.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-12

selos and other points. Insurgents
driven north. one casualty Yesterday:
none to-day. Condition roads makes
movements troops difficult. but consid-
cred necessary open up this section OF
country. as it virtually gives control
of province of Sataan. ana relieves in
habiiants there
"OTIS."
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-12
& WILD SCENE.

TXC.TlAiiGNT IN NEW YORK cor
TON EXCHANGE.
'fiy TELEGRAPH TO vir.y;ninn- Pi'otl
New York. Aug. 1.-THE New York
Cotton Exchange was the scene of tbs
Widest excitement to-day. Recent re-
ports Of serious damage to the crop.
particularly OF Texas, had been disre-
fardcd by ihc shorts. who continued IL
sell on q tn eogy that there w::s no
speculative competition for cotton while
the surplus would he something Ike
two millions frcm the old crop and
that the movement OF. new cotton,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-12
4 D|SQUIE
BULLETIN
Weather Bureau Says Storm is
Headed This Way.
SOUTH ATLANTIC COAST
May suffer FROM tho hurricane =
Ponce, Porto Rico. FIonacd. ana
Two Hundred Drowned Men.
women aud children Recovered
army OWccrs Oi,tributc Isut,ouS-
Many Towns suffer.
tBy Telegraph to virsln;an- rilo,A

Washington. ID. {. Aug. 1.-THE
Weather Bureau issues the following
hurricane bulletin:
ll4o a. m. August l1-IIurricane
centre apparently approaching Nassau,
bahama. Storm will increase in in
tcnsity upon reaching the Gulf stream
and will probably reach the South At
lantic coast towns OF the United States
tonight.
(Sisned) WILLIAMS.
Acting Chief Weather Eti+e-t,i-
THE HURRICANE IN PORTO RICO.
Ponce. Aug. 1.-the worst storm ever
experienced here struck this place
Thursday morning mt o'clock ana
lasted two hours. 1t comes from the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-12
GcorSin Keeps Yer ,snuain.

Il7y Telegraph 70 VIrgininn-PIl0t)
Glenn. Ca. Aug. lI-Wn Mcclure. a
negro, aged Il. was lynched q few miles
from here this afternoon by a party Of
QUEENS The negro went To The house
u george Moore, a respectable farmer
oil carroll county. and attempted 40 as
fAuli Mrs Moore. She screamed and
assistance coming. the negro was de-
ieated In his purpose and CAPTURED.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-12
RAILROAD DEsrRoYE,

The railroad between Ponce ana
Yauco has been destroyed. ana TN.
military roai is mpassaple. The river
is Rowing over the road for two miles.
Mayagucz escaped serious injury.
l9nands are the sole food here
ihe pannS have gone TO san Juan and
us vicinity. which are comparatively
uninjured.
Arroyo. on the South coast, has been
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-12
DREYFUS' JAILoR.

The correspondent here of the Asso-
Glazed Press spoke to Major Forzinetti.
who was governor OF the Cherche Midi
prison during Dreyfus' incarceration
there. and who was cashicrcd on ac-
count of his declarations favorahle to
Dreyfus' attitude while in prison.
forzinetti said:
The Times statement confirms my
own view. was convinced OF Honry'e
completely from the very first. and al
Ways regarded him rs the real culprit."
AN IMPORTANT DAY.
Regarding the court-martial. he said:
'To-morrow Will undoubtedly be the
most important day ot the whole pro-
cecdings, MS General MERCER and NJ
casimir-Perior CORNER President Of
Franco. if time admits. win be con-
fronted and a most dramatic scene is
inevitable. as their declarations in Ger.
tain matters differ on essential points,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-12
FILIpINos LOST IIEAViLY.

Everything indicates that all the
rebels have scattered for miles in every
direction around Caluiet. The lnsur-
gents lost heavily in the nghtng
around Calulct
1t q believed that Il hundred were
killed and 800 OF 400 had been wounded
The Iowa regiment KILLED thirty in ono
rlace and ono company of The Seven
tcenth suddenly encountered a party of
rchels In irench ana killed twelve.
The American loss WAS ii,e killed and
thirty-one wounded. including thre r
otiicNrs.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-12
ALL CEOPS nI,INEn

All the crops are totally ruined. the
wires are all down. and lttie neWe; is
oot2inabir from the interior.
Atomic. including the barracks has
been destroyed. but no lives were lost
Juan Daz has been doy,st,,sa
r'r'N-siN lives were lost there. Arroyo.
GuayAn., salinas ana san Isab.I 5re
reported - have been totally dsmoi-
ishcl
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-12
NOT WARMED.

Tho Weather Burcau predicted tbs
storm. but il is claimed Ponce was hot
y mop Of one thousand rcrs,,s
threatened tine Alcalde. Porrata Dorian.
but They were dispersed by the Tlfih
cavalry. Tile aicalde mas been deposed
of the Eleventh Infantry. - actin ~
aIcllde. IN response 10 popular dein1r,,
The sum OF 5000 viii h. needed H.
rican the streets. The sanitary condi-
ton is serious, and assistance Is nea1ad
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-12
ANMoKED cAN.s WoEN.

The attack was c1mnlcte surprise
to the insurgents who had no idea
mat movement Was intended until the
arinorcd cer opened deadly fire with
Two Gatlngs, a revolving cam n and
6-ooundcr The heavy artillery OPP
ened on both TANKS a moment later
majority Of the F'ilipinos were asleep
when The attack was made. Men with
large bells Were heard running among
the shacls arousing the soldiers
PERFECT LINE, MAINTAINED.
The Americans maintained almost a
perfect line four miles long through
canebrakcs where they could see moth
ing ahead The mud in places was knc.
deep in the rice fields and jungics, and
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-18

to play a few pieces in the Palace To-
tunda, whore hundreds of e~x-Nevadalls
will no doubt congregate and extend -"
glad hand. New, come on boys, and give
Frisco people some Of the Sagebrush
sweet airs.
Mrs. Zabriskie, wife of the late Captain
Za~briskie, has been confined to her
home with intlammatery rheumatism
for the past two weeks.
Percy Parkinson, who has been con
nected with the Seattle Post Intelligence
for the past three years, has resigned his
position to accept a more lucrative one,
and is now connected with the Alaska
Transportation Co, the largest company
in Alaska. Percy is now in Chicago in
the interests OF the company. he will
arrive in this city seme time in Jan
uary,
HONUs
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-18
Funeral Of James Morris

The funeral of eur esteemed fellow
tOwnsInan, James Morris, will take place
today at one o'clock, p. M. frem Masonic
Hall under the auspices of Carson Lodge
No. |, f. Il A. NJ, of which he was a
member. Mr.. Morris has been an active
member for tiftY-two years and is one OF
the oldest members Of the Carson Ledge.
The secret services of the Masons will be
concluded by a quarter of two, when the
doors will be thrown open to the many
relatives and friends of the deceased.
After the funeral rites a special train
will leave for Empire, where the de-
ceased will he laid sy the side of his be
loved wife in the little cemetery there
The memory of the deceased will long
remain alive in the hearts Of the resi-
dents of this vicinity.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-18
\. SOD n r

Attorney at Law.
Office north Carson St, Carson, New
Irrigation and Mining Law Specialties
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-18
ALL SORTS.

Trib is a good liniment.
The Shirley Company departed for
Reno yesterday.
Adelbert Lee arrived from San Frau
cisco yesterday.
Prof. Eddys has a fine stock of cigars
on hand-just the thing for a Christmas
present.
Mathew Kelly, who has been visiting
in Carson for the past few weeks, has re
turned to his home III Bodie.
Pat McCarran has succeeded to the pO-
sition of local editor of the Reno Ga
zette.
Herman Iadig and Supt. J. II, Kincaid
of Virginia, passed through to San Fran
cisco yesterday.
James Smith leaves tonight for San
Francisco where he VIII do the city OF
be done.
man who has been employed by
Doc Benton was arrested yesterday 1ol
aSsaulting Mr.. Benton
Geo. Wilcox is suffering from bloo(
poison in both hands. He slightly in
jured one member on 4 rusty nail a Weel
ago.
John Ellis and john McCrimmon hav,
returned from Luning where they hay,
been doing assessment work on mining
property.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-18
THE CONCERT
Splendid Program by the
Nevada State Band.


Yesterday the "eather man ofdered
a perfect day for the benefit of the
Nevada State Rand concert At >
o, it, L. +La
Opeld t1ouSe "heIe 'He Oes' music
ever reHdered IN this city was pro
duced.
The ,ean1a If Core,, vera evident
Ia, -,
~ 'oucneo WIN N'o''oy re Ne' iol "
big crowd did not materiaIize h
people who missed the concert over
looked the event OF the season. and
'ney are a Dig 'ooSer-
h following program was rem
dered, II the applause thai greeted
each piece ShoTed that there are
some people in { - who aPPrecI-
ate COED music and also appreciate
the efforts OF NeN@da boys:
Stars and Stripes Sou~a
Buck Dance i'ro"k
overture "Fr"ln pawn L" l"lIi%h''
T.- .I5---I ...-.. ~
Richard Tonin an. Al. smith.
Parody, Just A. the sun Went
Down."
'""NIe AN" ,'I"'HS laH'
Xntmea nsnca FTT.
Cornet Solo. "Old Folk. ut Home" Case,
Richard Tohin.
W"ItzeS, n~Fh'Iome!a, -re'te
30 .'''b"0' ''' r,.
II.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-18
Dancing Class

| will hold an adult dancing class at
Armory Hall every Saturday evening,
commencing at 7:3o p. m. Social
dances will also be given commencing
at 9 o'clock sharp. Good music, new
dances and perfect order, and an en-
joyable evening is assured those who
attend. Admission so cents, ladies
free.
ERNEST HALL,
Master.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-18
Arm Broken

While returning to his home from the
dance at the Opera House yesterday
morning, Will Mcknight fell on Taylor
street and broke his arm at the elbow.
The injured man was taken to the office
of DR.. Packer, who examined the injury
and bound it up, and on the advice of his
physician Mr.. Mcknight went to San
Francisco last night to have his arm set,
Enterprise.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-18

The Thaxter Drug Store has received
and has on display a fine line of vases,
pictures, fancy calendars, celluIoid toilet
sets, perfumes --latest odorsl, porcelain
f3ncvware, glove and handkerchief boxes
etc. They sell cheaper than any house in
Nevada. The public j. cordially invited
to cal and insnect and nrice goods.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-18

housekeeping rooms: In desirable
locality, centrally located, a be rent
ed to responsible parties. Inquire at
Mrs. Cary's, east Of Capitol.
Velvet golf caps made of fancy check
goods in light and medium dark colors
only so cents each at Kelly Co.'S, Ar
lington block.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-18
Foot Frozen

a young nan with one of his feet
badly frozen was brought down from
Wells last evening and taken to the hos
pital. How he came to be in the con
ditiOn he is we are unable to learn. Dr.
Gardner attended him At the hospital to-
day and reports his foot badly frozen.
but thinks he will be able to save it.
Elko Independent.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-18

INFORMATION WANTED-If Wilbur Ed
win White will write to 420 West Seventh
street, Los Angeles, Cal, he will receive
part of the estate.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-18
TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. 25c. f. w. Groves signature is
on each box.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-12-18
Amateur Photographers

A new paper called Autotone Matt at J
NJ. JOhnsOn's drug store.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-08-31
PITHY PENCILINGS.
Picked, Pointed and Preserved for
Reading by Our Regular
Correspondents.
MACK.

Rev. Landsbrough called on some OF
the neighbors here last week. He eN-
poets to return to college sometime
about the middle of next month.
Mrs. Huber has left this neighborhood
for the present time going from here to
Daniels, where she will remain until the
busy harvesting season is through with.
Business at the post office is increasing
rapidly. So much so in fact that our
genial postmaster has had to increase
his facilities for handling the mail. An
addition 14x2O has been built onto his
house, which when completed will be
devoted to the business OF Uncle Sam.
Most OF our claim holding bachelors
have left for the east to take in the har-
vest and threshing In the meantime
their nejghbor (?) who is not to give
them away to land seekers, is left to get
along as best he can with his harvest,
but when the cold bleak winter sets in
and the six months are up they will re-
turn to their neighbor.(?) and sayb "my
house is cold and dreary, may Iput up
here while holding down my claim
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-08-31
Card Of Thanks
OLGA, N. Oak, Aug, 2G, 1890

OLGA, N. Oak, Aug, &c, 1899.
VIM. UGLow, General Agent. 1885,.
Dear Sir:-I desire to express my thanks
to the Mutual Reserve Fund Lille Associ-
alton, New York, for their promptness
in settling claim under policy No.34101-
13, for 100000, issued to my deceased
vile, Fannie S. Thibeaudeau OF olga,
N. Oak. AS policy was in force less than
Il year and only one premium had been
paid; | consider the company have acted
in u very commendable manner. re-
commend the company to my friends as
good responsible institution doing
business at Il reasonable cost.
Yours very truly,
EDMOND THIBEAUDEAU.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-08-31
Taken Up

Came to my place, three miles south
and u half mile west OF Langdon on
Thursday the 10th day OF August, 1899,
five head OF horses described as follows:
One sorrel mare about TWO years old,
with white stripe On forehead and tag
on right ear, No. 27S; one bay gelding,
age about one year, white star on fore
head and tag on right ear No. 27S; one
bay mare, age about two years with
white star in forehead; one iron grey
mare, two years old with white star in
forehead; one iron grey marc about ono
year old. Owner will prove property
pay charges incurred and take same
away or they will be disposed OF as
provided by law.
FRED l.. NEwBURN
poct-0ffirn :, 1drocv I onodo,, n n
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-08-31
New Goa, Schooner to Carry Six Ma.ts.

II. Vi. Bean Of Camden, N. j., has
closed contract with shipbuilding
firm in Bath, Ne, for the construction
OF what will be the largest schooner
afloat. The new craft is to carry six
masts and is to be completed in 1900.
Her length over I'll is to DE 40 feet,
greater than that Of several Of the
modern crack ocean steamships. Her
keel will be 800 feet long.
The schooner is to cost 100000, and
its object of existence will be the trans
pacity is designed 10 be $500 tons.
With her peculiar rig the new vessel
will attract no end Of interested at
tention whenever seen at sea under
full sail.