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New-York tribune., 1900-12-12
BOLD CR4RGE AGAINST DOODy
DISTRICT ATTORNEY CLARKE SAYS HE
ROBBED BROOKLYN OF $2oO,cDO. AND
PAID $4,000 IN BRIBES.

A. the trial Of Daniel Doody. the contractor. on
the indictment charging him with perjury, District
Attorney Clarke. in his address TO the Jury in
the County Court. Brooklyn. yesterday, reviewed
all the alleged corruption in the last year OF the
old city of Brooklyn He declared that Doody held
the key TO the situation far the prosecution
of the guilty persons concerned that he had
robbed the city of $20o,G0 and had paid $4,000 of
that sum in bribes
When Doody found himself In danger. said Mr..
Clarke, he turned states evidence. Then, the
second trial OF Robert ". Fielding, DOody had not
remembered that he had paid bFibes 10 Fielding
and had conversations with Fielding concerning
work.
The District Attorney offered in evidence the
original indictment against Fielding. charging him
with conniving 70 defraud the city OF Brooklyn.
Assistant District Attorney LittleOn, the first wit
ness called. had in his possession the testimony
given by Doody before the Grand Jury and on
the second trial OF Fielding. which he read at the
direction of Mr. Clarke. This occupied the after
noon. and the trial was then adjourned 10 this
morning.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-12
COLONIAL ORDERS ANNUAL DINNER.
BISHOP POTTER AND REAR-ADMIRAL ERBEN
AMONG TIE SPEAKERS.

BISHOP POTTER AND REAR-ADMIRAL ERBEN
AMONG THE SPEAKERS.
The annual dinner Of the Society Of the Colonial
Order was held last night at DelmOneos. There
were sixty-ive persons present. and among the
guests were Bishop Potter, Rear-Admiral Henry
Erben Getired), Nicholas Fish, Frederick De
Peyster Foster, John r. Abbey, Colonel H. G.
Prout and Howland Pell. The chancellor of the
society William Cary Sanger, presided.
After coffee Chancellor Sanger proposed The
President which was drunk standing. He went
on 20 say that the society had with il as guests
men who had trod the quarterback and who had
graeed the pulpit. They all knew the burning
sensation that the recent letter of Bishop Potter
had caused in the hearts Of all who had the welfare
Of the city at heart.
Bishop Potter proposed the toast Colonial Zeal"
He said: The grace ana nsnners OF tormality or
the former years have gone out of modern life, no
matter what class the human being may belong TO-
great State. great municipality, great cit
izenship, consists not only Of dreams, but of
vices"
Rear-Admiral Erben spoke Of Colonial courage.
He said he would sooner go around Cape Horn
than take trip in Broadway cable car. The
toast Colonial Romance responded 10 by
John 7. Apner.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-12
TO ATTEND 4LBANY CEREMONIES.
PLAN 70 SEND LARGE BODY OF REPUBLI-
CANS TO THE INAUGURATION OF
GOVERNOR ODELL

George r. Manchester secretary Of the Repub-
lican County Committee yesterday sent out notices
20 the leaders OF the various Assembly districts in
this county advising item OF plan 10 send a
large body OF New-Ycrk Republicans 10 Albany
10 tafc part iu the Inauguration of Governor OdeL
ana requesting them 10 select ten representative
T their respective districts 70 Join the deleea-
tion u Is expected that General F. Y. Greene VIII
head the NcU-York delegation, Nhi n is likely TO
be FIVE hundred strong. l. Is thought that the
delegation VIII 80 On special train leaving the
Grand Central Station at Il L O'Clock on the
night before ,Sew Years Day. Complete arrange
ments for he "trip viii be made at the meeting of
the County Committee on December 20.
TIE 5th and l0th Separate companies Of the Ma
uonal Guard, OF Newburg. ana the path Of Middle
town, Will take part in the Inauguration. The
Governors Guards, Of Newburg. one hundred and
ntty strong Captain Joseph DiCkey commanding,
Will also attend The Washington Steamer Com
pany. OF NeWburg, OF which Governor-elect Odeu
IS member, Wlll turn out, TWO hundred and nifty
strong, and II is expected thar about three thou
SAND other Newburg people Will be present al Al
hany 10 see Mr.. Odell installed in Office.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-12
richard GIBBONS INDICTED.

Richard Gibbons, OF No a. First Place BROOKLYN,
who has had many contracts for public buildings in
Brooklyn and Manhattan, has been indicted by the
Grand Jury Of Kings Comfy for forgery Gibbons
has done business under the name of w Gibbons
& Son. at No S1s Columbia-st.. Brooklyn. Two in
dictments found as a result of a suit brought
by the Nassau National Bank against Gibbons and
Roger Costello, to recover notes for 81 800 $500
and s1.oO0. respectively bearing the indorsemants
OF Gibbons and Costello. An affidavit was made h,,
Costello that his signature the three notes as a.
indorser had been forged 0 o9 al
GIBBONS was arraigned In the County Court YES
terGay, and pleaded not guilty. He was admitted
to bail in s.. 900 in each case ~ ii''ou
New-York tribune., 1900-12-12
JUSTICE DEPUE on ENBEzzLEHENT,
THE CRIME OUGHT TO BE RE2REssED WITH a
FIRM HAND.

Al the opening OF the Essex County Court in
Newark for the December Term. yesterday. Chief
Justice Depue addressed the Grand Jury. He com
mended police for their recent activity In sup
pressing disordery resorts and expressed pleasure
the course the Police Board had taken IN the
matter.
In regard to thirteen charges OF embezzlement 70
come before the Grand jury, Justice Depue said
the crime was that ought to be repressed with
a firm hand in a community where so much prop
erty and So much money used in the transaction or
business were necessarily iEtFusted 20 employees
He thought that the modern method OF dealing
with cases of this sort has rather fostered. than
discouraged, the crime. IL was a bad example TO
young men 10 indicate to them that they may deal
dishonesty with employers property with safety
tected.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-12
KATTHEE ". RCHKRR DEAD.

Hampstead. Long Island. Dec. Il CSpeciaD.-
matthew W. Bunker. for many years the treasurer
OF the Union Ferry Company. Of Manhattan died
az MS country home. opposite the Garden City
NsthearsL this morning. Mr.. Bunker had been I'll
only ten DAYS Death was due 10 pneumonia He
was one OF the Oldest residents Of Garden City
ae VAS one Of the vestrymen Of the Garden City
ested IN IT'S work
me me funeral VIII be held on Thursday. az the
Sc Sc a son, Paul Bunker, the artist. formerly Of
9s 81 FRANCISCO. The daughters are Mrs. Totten
vie o. Lieutenant c. A. L. Totten z s 4. and
49, 49, heseway. wife Of Captain Thomas ". Ridge
New-York tribune., 1900-12-12
JEWELRE AGENT on TRIAL FOR LARCENY.

Charles z. Mather, thirty-six years old, who saws
he Is jewery commission agent and lives at
the Victoria Hotel. was placed trial before
Recorder Con in Part H. General Sessions. yes
teroay, charged With grand larceny in the first de-
gree The specific charge against Mather is that
he stole rope Of pesrls valued S2l.000 although
II is alleged that he has taken jewelry valued al
szi6oo from various jewellers.
Mather was arrested in Seattle on November 10.
Detective Nugent brought the prisoner hack 10 this
cty. Al OF the Je@ery had been paNned under
tne name OF r. Z. Moore II had beer secured on
memoranoum, Mather saying ne would sell il on
commission. Mather says he Went West on a
business trip and had no intention OF defrauding
any one Hs says he fought extra 6ition because
Ae oelleNeo ne had been falsely arrested. IN 1888
Nhlhet Vas ARE ted on similar charge. but was
clschdfgeu on MS own recognizance.
al the tesumony was taken YESTERDAY and the
sNEeIs on Dota sides summed Up This morning
AeeoFoef Cor VII charge The jury.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-12
DENOCRATS AFTER SCALPS.
TWO CIVIL WAR VETERANS DISCHARGED
FROM WATER DEPARTMENT.

Major John p Short and Patrick Boyle. two
veterans OF the Civil War were discharged yes
terday by Deputy Water Commissioner Monett IN
Brooklyn. Both men were dismissed aiter near
inr on charges which the Democrats organization
had caused TO be preferred against them
Major Short. who foreman OF the western
division supply yard. accused Of neglect or
duty and ntoxicatiOn. Boyle was assistant IoFe-
man in the same yard. and was charged with in
subordination II said that when Major snort
wss absent from duty Boyle refused to take charge
OF the yard ordered. .
1t is believed that the Democratic organization
is attempting to force Deputy Commissioner Moi
Register of Water Rates, although Mr Monett
has already indicated his belief that the charges
himsy and not worthy Of consideration
New-York tribune., 1900-12-12
POLICE CHARGED WITR E1ToRTTON.

RoGndsmsn Michael Lyman. OF the Sixty-ffth
Precinct and Patrolnan Biggs, Of the Stxty-sixth
Precinct Friday morning will have to meet
charges OF extOrtion before Police Commissioner
York The complainant is Frederick Hineman. pro-
prietOr of saloon at East New-York-ave. and
Sackman-st Brooklyn, who says that Lyman en-
tered the place recently and called attention to a
slot machine there. Lyman, according TO Hineman.
said II was violation OF the law to have the
article exposed TO view, and some one remarked
that the case could be adjusted for $50 Heiueman
says ne produced the money under threat of ar
rest, placed 1t on billiard table and left the two
New-York tribune., 1900-12-12
COLONEL cHARLEs ". FULLER ELECTED

IMPORTANCE OF RAISING THE STANDARD ~
THE NEW-JERSEY BAR
The annual meeting OF the Hudson County IA.
ASSOCIATION was held yesterday and FOR the ars
time IN years there was contest for the Office ot
president. The candidates were Colonel Charles "
Fuller and Judge Charles W Parker The forue-
Was elected by vote % 13 TO 10 William n
Speer was elected vtce-president: Howard c. CSrif-
HtnS, secretary, and Randolph Perkins treasurer
rsesol9tons expressing pleaz-Ite al the assign
the Hudson County Circuit were adopted.
counselor Hartshorn said it seemed TO him in
peratVe that something should be done raise tha
standard OF the bar lie said that while acting a.
examiner during the recent term Of court he was
surprised at the lack OF knowledge OF some Of the
applicants for admission 20 the bar OF the state
many OF whom he said. could not pass examination
for admission TO a primary school
New-York tribune., 1900-12-12
DENIES PURCHASE OF RoSECLIFF.
ro1-1s STERN REPORTED TO HAVE BECOME THE
OWNER OF MRS. HERMANN oELRICHs
NEWPORT VILLA.

II was reported yesterday that Louis stern had
bought the villa Of Mrs. Hermann Oelrchs, at
Newport R. l. This villa is known Roseclih,
and II built on the site Of the home Of Bancroft
the historian. II was finished but year ago, and
was occupied for the first time last summer. 1t
resembles in some details the palace OF Grand
Trianon and is built OF stucco and tiles.
When Mr. Stern was seen last night at his home
by a Tribune reporter he denied that he had pur-
chased the property. Mr. Stern said that he had
lust arrived from a trip 70 St. Louis. and had
known nothing about the reported purchase uH:il
his arrival. The report, however, IS persistently
circulated that Mrs. OelTchs has sold her villa. No
conhrmatio Of this could be obtained at her home
las 81 niEh
New-York tribune., 1900-12-12
APOLL0 CLUB CONCERT yoT4RIF

The opening concert OF the Apollo Club =,
Brooklyn, given in the Academy of Music -
night. was notable affair This is the twentv-
tlrd season. The chorus assisted bv Nrs
Josephine Jacoby. contralto: Earl GulIok tho -.
soprano. and the Richard Arnold String savtot
comprising Richard Arnold. violin: Herman Enehr
yloin: carl Binhack. viola: John spsrgur ,ioi
80 i91SsiSS. Noloncello; August Kaokhof donb1s
p,. PpeoIey puy suck acted as conductor and Iob
i iiaSaIs IISNsr as accompanist Harry Rowe SbnI
oulisSu 10 De away. and his place as 81
Eanist was taken by Abram Ray Tyler aS or
New-York tribune., 1900-12-12
LIEUTENANT P. R. BRAIYARD's coNDIT,ov

Lieutenant F. r.. Brainard. a survivor OF ,be
sl1ne. mas been suffering for several davs ana
- me .ne departure on Monday OF the Govern
Ia arc became so i'll that he had to be rerno,,d -
re ~ -Natal hospital IL said yesterds, ~ 20 20
bosni,st 80 lnulcation or pneumonia but Al tbs
Tesfn .t ass evening II was reported that he wa @
Iie1,fs,. ANY IL IS thought doubtful whetbes
t sranard will be able 10 toin ,h sneI
ioF ne fhippnes before it leaves Norfolk He 9eet
New-York tribune., 1900-12-12
CAPITAL STOcK REDUcE0.
NATIONAL RICE MILLING coMPANY's ISpEBT-
EpNEss To BE LIeUIpATED

The capital stock Of the National Rice Milling
Company redpced from s5ee@eo 20 NSe'-
600 by a two-thirds Of the stoekhclders. at a
meeting Of the company, IN Newark. yesterday
The company was chartered under the laws or
New Jersey In 1892 plan OF reorganization was
decided upon several weeks ago. to establish a tund
through the creation OF saiabe treasury stock ana
so provide for needed capital for betterrnenIs. as
well TO Hquidate the bulk of the tntteot eeiIless
There had been accumulated arrearage OF WV
of unpaid dividends. Under the plan ad0YtSd y S
terday the preferred stock Is reduced from SzVVt
to 81 100000 and the common stock from s5OOlnO 70
$5O0.OO. The officers Henry Kahn. president; :;
AiDert Baldwin jr.. vice-president, and p Z. Lynch
secretary and treasurer.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-12
DAMAGES AGAINST THE cEyTRAL.

The jury in the Supreme Court at White Plains
yesterday gave its verdict in the Acton damage
suit against the New-York Central Railroad for
Injuries received in the wreck Of the Montreal
express near Garrison's in October. 1897 The YER
dict awards Mrs Mary Acton 5000 Tn the case
OF her husband, Joseph z. Acton. non-suit is or
oered- The Actions, who were on their wedding
trip were riding on a pass Trbe ,er5,ct ,,t,,es
MIS- Acton damages and Mr.. Acton none because
ne alone signed the pass. Mr. Paulding for fha
rallroao moved 10 set aside the verdict on the
ground that the evidence did not warrant the YER
dict Justice keogh reserved decision ~ "
New-York tribune., 1900-12-12
QUESTION OVER TERN OF OFFICE.

County Clerk Peter P, Huberty. of Kings. be-
eves that District Attorney John F. Clarke's term
expires December 81, 1901 Mr.. Clarke Is of
the opinion that his term will not be completed
until December 81. 1903 The difference of opinion
arises out OF the dispute concerning the end Of
District Attorney Foster l. Backuss term. and
the decision of the Court of Appeals that point
in 1887. The County Clerk has decided to submit
the question to the AttorneyGeneraI for decision.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-12
P4SSAIC COUNTY PETIT JURY DRAWN.

Paterson. Dec. II (SpeciaD.-The petit jury for
the January Term was drawn to-day. and unusual
interest was manifested in the matter. because il
Is the jury that will try McAlisteF. Kerr Camp
bell ana Death for the murder of Jennie Bosschie-
lsE. Inc petit panel has usually only dfty-two
H1SnloePS, but this time seventy were drawn by
order Of Judge Dixon. 50 that there would NOT he
any shortage if the four prisoners are tried seDa-
Iatey. IhlS question has not been settled vet
mere are TWO men on the jury bearing the family
names OF two OF the prisoners. but that Is only a
oners 0 HA0
New-York tribune., 1900-12-12
NAY BEERBOHWs FIRST PLAY.

London Dec. l2.-Max Beerbohm's first PLAY.
The Happy Hypoorite." which was produced last
evening az the Royalty Theatre London proved
70 be charming and clever trife with a fan
tastie mouFe-a pure girls love changing the coun-
tenance as well as the heart. OF q man who had
lived evil life. Frank Mills and Miss Wini-
fred Fraser, who had the chief roles carried them
reception
New-York tribune., 1900-12-12
DADF ACCEPTS GUARDIANSHIP.

Michael j. Dady iast night reelected chair
man of the Kings County Republican Executive
Committee 4 meeting held in the JoraIemOn-st.
headquarters In the absence Of Mr.. Dady, who
obliged TO leave in the afternoon for the South
in connection with his Cuban contract his accept
ance was made known in letter which was read
Clarence +. Barrow chosen secretary There
was some discussion of finances but Gues lions Of
proposed legislation were not touched upon
New-York tribune., 1900-12-12
POSSIBILITIES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Princeton. Dec II (SpeciaD.-Charles BuIkIey
HubbelL formerly president Of the Board OF Edu-
cation Of New-YoTk. addressed the Monday Night
Club here last evening the subject: Posi-
btttieS N the Public schools" DR.. Heary van Dyke
whose guest 1lT Hubbel was. presided. Besides
the members OF the club several members OF rha
faculty were present Hamilton ". Mabie and
Bliss Perry. Editor Of The Atlantic Monthly ara
among those who will appear before the clUb in the
near future
New-York tribune., 1900-12-12
DECLINED TO FIGHT DrEJ

Berlin Dec I1.-Herr SelIo the leading counsel FOR
the defence in the trial OF the Berlin banker stern
berg who is accused of offence against morality
sent a challenge 70 Herr Brant the prosecuting
attorney. TO hght duel with pistols at a short dis
tance because he considered himself insuIted by
certain remarks made BY Herr Brant. The Iatter
refused to accept the challenge because the remarks
had been made in the line OF duty
New-York tribune., 1900-12-12
IN MEMORY OF THOMAS G. SBE.pv,,

memorial service for Thomas G. shearman will
be heid In Plymouth Church on SUNDAY a,,en,,.
~ ~Decenloer 50 The Rev DR.. Newell Dwight Hills
pastor OF Plymouth Church viii n-astde "s mus
9rssses P, VIII be made by William LLOYD C;arrisor -,
+ T,n, Johr, IlehIy George jr, encouragement ToD -,
cial musical service ie VIII De spe-
New-York tribune., 1900-12-12
NEW SECRETARY FOR WOODRUFF.

John F. Smith. Brooklyn man. will succeed
Harry Bates. Of Rensselaer, County. the Lieu
tenant-GoVernOF's private secretary Albany this
year. Mr. Smith is a newspaper man. and acted
as secretary 10 Mr.. Woodruff when the latter was
Brookyns Park Commissioners.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-12

Ldeutenant-Commander Hail. who was seriously
injured recently at the Brooklyn Navy Yard bv
pelng struck on the head by a falling piece OF
unl0er, was worse yesterday. paralysis having
anected the left side of his face and bodv II r,a
said az the Naval Hospital last evening that The
paraync stroke did not imply that he would moi
New-York tribune., 1900-12-12
TRE TTPOLT PgopFvs

ne Iivoi the most notorious Of the ''Tenderloin"
S.ng orlnking places, reopened last night without a
license Only soft" drinks were sold and a bip
se IN front the fnf0ruaafiou that M worasSS
WITHOUT escorts would be admitted
New-York tribune., 1900-12-12
FTFTHATE. BCILDNG SOLD.
TWELVE STORY MERCANTILE STRUCTURE BRINGS
LITTLE LESS THAN S1ooOOOO

Henry Corn has sold the twelve story mercantile
building the northwest corner Of Fifth-ave. and
Nineteenth-st. The price is reported to be a little
less than 100000 This building is Of recent con-
struction. and is occupied by stores. Offices and
lofts
1t is the same type of building as the ten story
mercantile building NCs. 122 and IA Ffth-ave Nos.
g. and West Seventeenth-St. and No. West
ElghIeehtn-st. WhSn was s. soISi i o as SnnonnSsd IN
ave stands on a lot 27.10 by $50. Mr.. Corn has his
Offices on the seventh floor. The ground floor is
occupied by a large book concern.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-12
EARL OF HARRowBY.

-Onooh' Dec l2-Henry Dudley Ryder. Earl Of
t1arfowhy who succeeded 20 the title on the death
ei his brother. on March g. 1900. Is dead He was
New-York tribune., 1900-12-12

Ia tsS n N ~. PsHsD ourselves and not m
L.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-18
FOREIGN PORTS.

Gibraltar, Aug. l6.-Sailed. stmr.
Frederick Knight Qrom Port Said for
Newport News.
Passed 18th. STELLA, from Norfolk for
Genoa.
Iiinsale, Aug. l6.-Passed. stmr. Tco-
doro de Larinaga. from Ship Island
via Norfolk for Manchester.
Liverpool, Aug. 15.-Sailed, stmr.
Chatham, for Newport News.
Lizard. Aug. 16.-Passed. stmrs. Ons-
low, from Pascagoula via Newport
News, for London; Saturnina. from
Pensacola via Norfolk. for Dunkirk.
Manchester. Aug. l6.--ArriVed. stinr.
John Bright, from Pensacola via Nor
folk.
Ponta Ferraria, Aug. 1O.-Passed
stmr. Gottfred Schenker. from New
Orleans via Norfolk for Trieste.
Rotterdam. Aug. 14-Arrvcd stmr
Jacob Bright. from Mobile via Norfolk
Roucn. Aug. l3.-Arrived star. AL
ton, from New Orleans via Norfolk.
Tyne. Aug. H.-Arrivcd. stmr. Otta
from Mobile via Norfolk.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-18
REVIEW OF MARKETS
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Stocks, Honey, Exchange, Bonds, Grain.
Cotton, Provisions. Etc.
These Are Closing Sales
Each Day.

New York, Aug. 7.-Specuation was
more sluggish to-day than at any time
this week and the tendency until the last
hour reactionary. There was q conflict
at tho opening to determine the market S
tendency. In which the bears soon OBJ
tanned the upper hand In consequence
there was Il general sagging of prices.
but in no case did the fall reach a point
In the railroad list. The most effective
selling was in the steel stocks. The i'm
pOrtant movements of the day conferred
In Brooklyn Transit and Consolidated
Gas Both stocks after monetary weak
ness started upwards and ended with
for the weakness in the railroad list.
London's purchases of St. Paul failed 20
sustain the stock, despite an increase in
tho earnings for the second week of Au-
gust of S26,S2i. Foreign purchases were
about l2.0G0 shares IN ALL the inquiry
from London being stimulated by further
declines III money and discount rates. In
tracts was effective in wipng out much
OF the days losses. Preliminary figures
of to-morrow'S bank statement indicate
a loss In cash by the banks of over
$1,000, coo. This showing reflects the eX-
ports of gold on last Saturday as we'll as
ports the banks would have gained al
most s5.O00,000 on the interior currency
movement and pension and interest pay
meDt of the Sub-treasury.
The bond market showed n reactionary
tendency to-day. which is most pro-
nounced In issues known as scmi-specu-
lative. Total sales par value. $4,000,
a per cent. in the bid price. The total
sales OF stocks to-day We're 1iI000 shares.
New York, Aug. 17.-Standard Oil, 5.35-
@5.3S.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-18

Schr. Sea Bird. Bunker, Boston, light.
Schr. Fred Dover. Sargent, Newport
News. light.
CLEARED.
British stmp. Gregory, Stitch, Liver
pool. coaled.
Schr. Il. r. Woodside. -, -, coal.
Schr. Clemmie Travers, -, Balti-
mere. lumber.
Schr. G. w. Alcott, Loveland, New
York, lumber.
SAILED.
British stmp. Sahara, Cave, Green
ock, coaled.
British stmp: Cayo Blanco. Winters,
London. coaled.
British stmp; Puritan. James. Am
Sterdam, coaled.
British stmp. Kestor, Barcham, Co
Ion, coal
schr. Lizzie II. Brayton, Rogers, Fan
River. coal.
Schr. Moonlight, Horner, Claremont,
light.
large ]. f. Merry, New Bedford,
coal.
Barge Clintonia. Providence. coal.
PASSED THE CAPES.
In-British Stmp. Armstor. Hoo q.
m. destination unknown: Nor. stmp.
lklestad, 2:5O p. m. destination I'M
known.
Out-Br. stnps. Puritan and Kestor,
IL m.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-18
THE LARGEST lsuGEYE.

7 CHIt'I WI! > I''liI II'VTt 'NIIII SsII9 -
Joseph w. Brooke 81 Son. ship
builders, Madison. Dorchester county.
have in frame the largest bugcyc ever
laid down in any shipyard. II is 10
feet long and 20 feet beam. The firm
IS building the vessel for stock to keep
their mechanics employed. but. it is
said, there is already a purchaser for
the vessel.
at the same yard the schooner
Compact is being almost rebuilt and
receiving n new foremast. Alongside
Is the state Fishery schooner Julian
Hamilton 10 be thoroughly repaired for
the coming oyster season"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-18

Gaivaeton. Aug. 1G.-Sailed. stmr
Westgatc (Br), for Rotterdam via
Norfolk.
New Orleans, Aug. 1C.-Cleared stmr
Scidar (Br), Antwerp via Newport
News.
Philadelphia. Aug. 16.-Arrivcd. stmr.
Yemassee Richmond and Norfolk.
Sailed 10th, stmr. Gulf Stream, Rich
mond ana Norfolk; schrs. Florence and
Lillian. City Point, Va; T.. G. Knight,
IT. Newport News; Theresa Wolf,
Norfolk.
Port Eads. Aug. 16.-Sailed, stmr,
Monmouth (Br). London via Norfolk