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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-05-16
BOSTON PRODUCE MARKET.

Flour-Winter clears, $3.25@95O;
straights, $3.4O43.75; patents, $95OG4
spring clears, $2S5@325; straights, $3.50
Q3,SO; patents, $3.7OQ4.10; special brands,
$415Q43O.
Corn-No. 2 yellow, 47@471ac; steamer
yellow, 461a@47c.
Oats--Clipped fancy, 33c; No. 2, Sic;
No. 3, 3012c.
Hay-Prime, $1701S; extra, $16@16.5O;
fair to good, $19@15; clover mixed, $3.50
IA.
Straw-Rye, $14@14.5O; oat, $500.
Butter-Creamery, Vermont and New
Hampshire, extra, 2O1A021c; New York,
extra, 2Oh@21c; western, extra, 2OaQ
21c; tirsts, 1S@20c; dairy, extra, 1S@19c;
imitation creamery, extra, 161A@17c;
ladle, extra, 151a@16c; box, print cream
cry, extra, 21@211Ac; dairy, 19c.
Cheese-New York and Vermont, extra
lie; firsts, 10@10hc; seconds, 8@9e; sage
111s@12c; new full cream, choice, 101ac;
fair to good, 901Oc; western twins, 1O1Ac
Eggs-Suburban and cape fancy, 15c
eastern, choice fresh, 131ac; Vermont ant
New Hampshire, choice fresh, 13Rc
fair to good, 12@12c; western fancy, 1870
selected, 13@131ac; fair to good, 12@121ac
southern, 12hQ13c.
Meats-Beef, choice, 71a@S15c; good
61k@718c; headquarters, choice, 10@1OAc
common to good, 9Q91c; forequarters
41AQ6c; veal, choice, &c; fair to good,66
&c; common, 41a@5c; mutton, extra, 90
91hc: common to good, rose; lambs
choice, 1115@12c; yearlings, S@9hc; hogs
country dressed, 5R@7c.
Poultry-Chickens, eastern choice, /
@1Sc; fair to good, 1O@13c; western, 100
13c; fowls, eastern, lie; western, 91aG
1Oc; turkeys, western, choice, 12@121Bc.
Potatoes-Green mountain, 45@50c pc
bushel; hebrons, 40@43c; rose, 10000
new southern, extra, $6@7 per barrel, fai
to good, $3@5; sweet $3@3.5O per barrel.
Beans-California, $3.50; marrow
choice, $2.2O@2.25; medium, choice, $2.2
OPS; yellow eye, extra, $3.50; red kid
ney, $2,10@2.25; yellow eyes, extra, 81. g
red kidney, $2,1OQ2.25.
Fruit-Apples, Ben Davis, $4045O pc
barrel; BaldWins, $4@45O; russets, $3t
A; fair to good, $2.50@3 strawberries, 10,
15c; pineapples, 12@18c.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-05-16
COLE is SENTENCED.

Boston, May 15.-Charles H. Cole, for
mer president Of the Globe National
bank of this city, was sentenced on
Monday by Judge Lowell in the United
States district court to eight years i'm
prisonment in the Jail of the common
wealth at Greenfield for misapplication
of the funds of the bank. The prisoner
received the sentence with little show of
emotion, although it was evident that he
fully realized his position, and was
deeply affected.
Judge Lowell, in passing sentence,
said that he desired to say with refer
ence to the suggestion of counsel that
there had been no obstacles placed in
the way of a speedy sentence by the de-
PENDANT, that he had taken that into &C
count in rendering judgment. He said
he thought it a matter of serious con-
Germ that proceedings of this sort are
often protracted merely for the purpose
of retarding justice.
Why Cole should have been sentenced
to the Jail in Greenfield is explained by
the fact that the only Jail the United
States has in this district is the one at
the Charlestown navy yard, which is
used only for the imprisonment of men
in the service of the United States. By
law the federal courts may sentence
prisoners to any state Jail in the dis
trict; and although in the custody Of
state officials they are not amenable
to the processes of the state courts. 1t
is said that Coles wishes were consulted
in sending him to Greenfield.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-05-16
Granite Cutters Latest Trouble.

Quincy, Mass, May 15.-The Granite
Cutters National union has demanded
the charters of the two local branches
of the union in consequence of a late
settlement of the labor troubles in the
granite industry of this city. A ma
jority of the cutters of this city are de-
termined to stand by the agreement re-
Gently made with the manufacturers
and are equally determined not to sur
render their charters. The granite cut
tiers of this city believe that their
branches comprise a large representa-
ton in the union, and that their recent
agreement should be carried out.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-05-16
Frogs and Their Legs.

Forty species of frogs are known to the
world, according to the frog man of the
Smithsonian Institution, who has given
the matter laborious attention. AS this
is the frog season it is interesting to
know that the crop promises to be an
unusually large one, and that the mar
ket price should NOT be exorbitant. Less
than a quarter of century ago only
few people ate frogs; but now they are
generally eaten. The governments frog
man will not acknowledge that Canada
produces finer frogs than the United
States, He contends thatin the marshes
back of the Potomac, the Louisiana
sWamps, and the swamps and marshes
OF New York state, are to be found the
largest, finest and most succulent frogs
III theknown world. Its admitted, how
ever, that the Canadians understand the
art Of preparing frogs legs for market in
a manrtr superior to Americans and
that this fact has brought the Canada
frogs prominently before the lovers OF
good things to eat. He believes that
frog farming is certain to be one of the
most profitable industries of many parts
1 OF the United States, and that already
many men are engaged in il.
1 Vi the forty species Of frogs known, the
largest is the gigantic believer of the
louisiana swamps, which grows to four
pounds weight, and is one of the most
choice for table use. Next come the Po-
tomac and the New York frogs, all large
and of superior flavor. There is not a
Il state IN the Union in which fine eating
frogs cannot be found in abundance.
1t is asserted that the pickings on the
body OF frog are just as good as the
meat on the legs, but in the days before
tne deluge frogs grew to such size that
tne legs furnished sufficient meat to sat
iS'y, all demands without eating the
Ipody' and apparently the custom has
9eeh kept up. Geological sharps have
Jug up petrifactions and fossils to prove
TuaV Ill those days frogs grew to be as
aFse as man. The present day frog
man gives little consideration and rever.
ehce to such stories.
"A frogs leg is one big mass of muscle
ana there should be little wonder that he
al n a Jumper. The frog is astonishingly
IKE the man in some physical respects
anu therefore useful for some expert
lhiehts' On the other hand experiments
S S,;1 '. that frog deprived of its brains
WIN i've and eat and pursue existence il
IE "sort OF automatic manner.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-05-16
Glorious News.

81, ZONES from DR.. D. B. Cargile, of Wa
G Pi L. I. He writes: -Four bottles Of
nectrlc Bitters has cured Mrs. Brewer of
ffe,:o'uia, which had caused her great suf-
hLll"g tor years. Terrible sores would
b bas. out on her head and face, and the
c ",se doctors could give no help; but her
I Iont Is is complete and her health is excel
,eu'' This shows what thousands have
PPiioVed,-that Electric Bitters is the best
, D,ooa purifier known. It's the supreme
co.a Tor eczema, letter, salt rheum, ul-
Iats, Dolls and running sores. 1t stimu-
n ,~,es' hver, kidneys and bowels, expels
s polsons' helps digestion builds up the
P re Only SO cents. Sold by Flint
Oros' Druggists. Guaranteed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-05-16
strawberry Shortcake Lore.

The New York Sun has been publishing
letters from housekeepers, on making
this delicious article. Here is a recipe
from Helen V. Howe of New York, which
suggested another reply. We print them
both. ..-...- '..-
have lived in the town good many
wears and have always taken all my
meals at restaurants during the time and
have never yet discovered bit Of good
old-fashioned New England strawberry
sbortcake. This, when properly made
according to my ideas, should be made
like biscuit dough, only more shortening
mt in, we'll baked, and when taken from
the oven split into two parts. each well
buttered, the berries smoothly laid on,
well sugared, and then one-half of the
cake that has been covered with berries
buttered and sugared laid upon the
other half that has been treated in the
same identical manner, and then good
sized pitcher of cream poured over the
whole. This makes shortcake to make
ones mouth water for many a day if the
prospects are not good for getting au-
other taste of the delicious MOI sci in the
near future.
The New Englander's idea of a short
cake as previously stated, is a dough
made like biscuit dough only made with
an extra allowance of shortening. No
sweetened cake could be palmed off on a
genuine New Highlander as such, even
though that same should be covered
with layer Of Strawberries. Cake is
cake, but strawberry shortcake is quite
another matter.
lis with considerable interest that |
have read several communications recen-
tly published in The Sun regarding the
proper method of making strawberry
shortcake. Of all your correspondents
there is only one who has proba bly,
tasted anything at all like the real thing.
| refer to Helen V. Howe, whose letter
on the subject was published in your
issue of Sunday. Her recipe will I'M
doubtedly produce delicious article, but
by making several slight changes think
it can be improved.
Instead OF putting whole berries be-
tween the layers and on the top and
covering the top with cream, plentiful
supply OF sorted berries should be well
sugared and partially crushed and allow
ed to stand for three or four hours be-
fore they are used. The baking of the
cake should be finished just before it is to
be eaten, 1t should be split and butter
ed and portion of the berries prepared
as above should be placed between the
layers. Serve in this form and after the
slices are placed on the plates cover with
plentiful supply OF the remainder of the
berries as a sauce. 1t should be stated
that the cake should be made the same
as soda bscuit except that more short
ening should be used. 1t should be-
served warm.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-05-16
Fell From the Third Story Window.

Clinton Mass, May 15-Charles Good
win, who is believed to hail from Man
chester, N. H., fell from the third-story
window of a boarding house Monday, and
upon reaching the ground got up and
walked back to his room. Later he was
removed to the hospital, where it was
found that he was severely injured in
ternally A woman who, the police say,
occupied the room with Goodwin, and
who claimed to be his wife, was arrested,
and if Goodwin's injuries prove fatal she
will be held on a charge of manslaughter
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-05-16
At the Door.
[By Eugene Field
myself indeed secure,

7 thought myself indeed secure,
So fast the door, so firm the lock;
p1t 10 he toddling comes to lure
D Nv parent ear with timorous knock.
Nv heart were stone could it withstand
The sweetness of my baby's plea
That timorous, baby knocking and
please let me in-it's only me-"
threw aside the unfinished book.
regardless of its tempting charms,
Ard, opening wide the door, took
NV laughing darling in my arms.
who knows but in eternity
7 like truant child, shall wait
The glories OF life to be,
Beyond the Heavenly Fathers gate?
And will that Heavenly Father heed
The truant's supplicating cry,
As at the outer door l plead,
"'Tis l, o Father! only ~?
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-05-16
Time Tables.
BOSTON & MAINE R, R,
PAssUMPsIC DIVISION

WINTER ARRANGEMENT, Oct. 2, 1899.
Trims Leave 81. JOhnsbury.
SOUTH BOUND.
For Concord, Manchester Nashua, Lowell
and Boston via White River Junction
(12.35 ex Mon.) and 900 a. m. and 2 O5
p. m. arriving at Bost on S.15 a. m. and
4.3O p. m. and 7.05 p. m.
For Concord Manchester, Nashua Lowell
and Boston via Wells River and Plymouth,
lao a. m. daily, 900 am, 2.94 p. m.
Arriving at Boston, $40 am, 4.3G and
$50 p. m.
For White River Junction, Bellows Falls,
Northampton, Springfield, Hartford, New
Haven and New York, (12.35 ex. Mon,)
900 am. and .05 pm
For Newbury, Bradford Norwich and Whit
River Junction, Q2.35 ex. Mon.) and 900
=, a. m and 1905 and 5.55 p. m;
For Passumpsc, Barnet and McIndoes,
900 a: M. 1905 and 5,65 pm.
For Wells River, 12.35 ex. Mon..) 1.4o and
900 a. m. 1905. 2.34 and 555 D. m.
For Montpelier 900 a. M, Pa p. m.
For Littleton, 900 a. M, Pa and $50
NORTH BOUND.
For Lyndonville and Newport, 2.2O, (315
ex. Sun. and Nom and 1915 a. M. 3.13,
4.27 p. m Sundays 2.20 a. m.
For West Burke, Barton and Barton Land.
ing, 1915 ex. Sun. and Mon.) and 1O.45
a. m, 4.27, p. m.
For Stanstead and Derby Line, Massawippi,
North Hatley, Lennoxville and Sherbrooke,
(3.15 ex. Sun. and Mon.,) and 1915 a. M,
4.27 p. m.
ForQuebec via Sherbrooke and Grand Trunk
Ry., 1915 a. m. and 4.27 p m.
For Quebec via Sherbrooke and Quebec Cen
trail Rv., (3.15 a. m. ex. Sun. and Mon.)
and 4.27 p. m.
For Montreal via Sherbrooke and Grand
Trunk Ry., (3.15 a. m. ex. Sun. and Mon)
4.27 p. m.
For Montreal via Newport and Canadian
Pacific Ry.. 40 a. m, daily, 3.13 p. m.
For Lyndonville, 1885 p. m.
D. ]. FLANDERS,
Gen. Pass and Tiki. Agt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-05-16

If not, drink Grain O-made from pure
grains. A lady writes: "The first time
made Grain O l did not like it but after
using it for one week nothing would in
duce me to go back to coffee " Itnour-
ishes and feeds the system. The children
can drink it freely with great benefit. 1t
is the strengthening substance of pure
grains. Get package to-day from your
grocer, follow the directions in making it
and you will have delicious and health
full table beverage for old and young.
Is cts, and Is cts.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-05-16
lrsuroents whipped by Americans.

Manila, May 15.-The insurgents have
suffered heavy loss at Tabako, prov
ince of Albay, Luzon. About 200 rifle
men and 500 bolomen were preparing to
attack the town, and Captain Simons,
with a company of the Forty-seventh
volunteer regiment, advanced to meet
them and killed many. The insurgent
leader, a native priest, was wounded
and captured after his horse had been
shot under him. Three Americans were
wounded.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-05-16
Hotel Boiler Exploded.

Boston, May 15.-When boiler in the
Hotel Fensmere, on Massachusetts, ave-
nue., burst, early Sunday morning, there
was a lively scramble among the ten
ants, but, as the boiler was small
one, the damage was not great, and there
were no injuries to the scantily attired
people who gathered on the sidewalk.
rhe boiler was gas heated, and the flames
from the gas pipe set some woodwork
pfire.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-05-16

Boston, May 15.-The body of Joseph
Fl. Wadsworth, who disappeared from
his home on Feb. "a, was discovered
Sunday floating in the water near Gov
errors island by the harbor police.
Wadsworth was a musician and COM
poser of prominence. He was believed
to be demented from fall when he dis
appeared.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-05-16
An Unexpected Result.

Boston, May 15.-Three boys, playing
ball at the corner of Cooper and Endi-
colt streets, Sunday evening, lost their
ball through a grating into a sewer.
They removed the cover of the man
hole and lighted a match, when the gas
ignited and an explosion was the result
All three We're burned about their faces,
and two of them were taken to the
hospital. The other was sent to his
home,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-05-16

Boston, May 15.-Arthur W. Lyman,
Jr., aged %, went out in a canoe on
Jamaica pond. In short time his canoe
upset. He started to swim ashore, but
when within 80 feet of the shore he went
down and was not seen again until his
body was recovered an hour later. Ly-
man was a general favorite.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-05-16
ST. JOHNSBURY AND
Lake, HAMPLAIN R. B,
WINTER ARRANGEM EMIT, DEC. 4, 1895
Trains Leave 81, JOhnsbury.

Trains Leave ST. JOhnsbury.
GOING WEST.
For Danvile, Hardwick, Morrisville, Cam.
bridge Junction. Burlington, st. Adams
and Rutland 6.45 a. m. and 800 p. m.
For Danvile, West Danville, Walden, Green's
boro, East Hardwick, Hardwick, Morris
vile, Hyde Park, 6.45 a. m, 800 and $50
p. m.
For Johnson, Cambridge Junction, Burling.
ton, Fletcher, Fairfield, Sheldon, Highgate
and SwantOn, 645 a. m. and 500 p. m.
For Stanbridge, St. Johns, and Montreal via
East Swanton, 6.45 a. m. and 500 p. m
GOING EAST.
For East st. Johnsbury, North Concord
Miles Pond Lunenburg 2.45, 44O, (mixed)
p. m.
For Whitefield, Fabyans, Crawfords, Glen,
North Conway, Fryeburg, Portland,
Brunswick Lewiston, Augusta, Waterville,
Bangor and st. John, and AZ p. m.
d. !. FLANDERS,
Gen. Pass. Agt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-05-16

ARRANGEMENT, Oct. 2, 1899.
Trains Leave ST. JOhnsbury.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-15
VICTORY FOR BOERS.
Forced the British to Retire from
COlesberg District.
A STRATEGIC POINT.
The Beers Are Evidently Heading on
The Movement Of General Rob-
eriS 10 Invade the Orange
Free state.

London. Feb Il The latest war
news IA the enforced retirement Of the
British from tho Colesberg district. un.
der heavy Boer pressure aud probably
after brisk fighting Thus at a time
when Roberts - apparently about to push
An army into tho Free State. the Beers
make = counter stroke in unknown. but
seemingly great force. not far from tho
vital line Of railway connecting DeAAr
and Orange river
Military observers 90 not regard this
~ more than menace Nevertheless,
the news produces an unpleasant inn
preston here. General French had
maneuverej the Beers out Of iiensbcrg
in December On Jan. !. Il was re-
ported that he could take Colesbsrg in
two days with reinforcements These
were sent but the Beers were also rein.
forced Since then tho British lines
have been extended east and west. 50
that At the opening Of this week they
constituted great horseshoe. 70 miles
IN length The lines were not oohtin-
uous but all the strong positions were
had
General French. when he Joined Rob
erts. presumably took most Of his cav
airy Clements was left with the in
faniry 10 hold the Beers IN check but
Commandant Delaney. with double
turning movement has compelled th'
British 10 concentrate at Rensberg. be
sides threatening Lord Roberts oommu
nicatioDa
The Boer mastery of this district ha
caused spread Of instruction. but thi
no doubt will be promptly repressed. a
large British forces are available no
far away.
The indications as 10 General Butler
immediate intentions are contradictory
Ono informant who has intimate rela
tons with the war Office. predicts
movement within the next day OF tw,
A number OF correspondents who has
been with General Butler. huw.ve
have gone 10 Durham fof few day
rest under the impression that nOthiH
is 10 be doEc immediately.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-15
SEVERE eouINocTlAL.
Immss.s Dosage Dsa. 10 New EaEisad
by Heavy Raiaa

Boston. Feb. H. - The gales OF tbs
equinox have scarcely ever exceeded IN
force the storm which swept over New
England yesterday. leaving In its wake
damage by Hood almost incaleulAble
For - hours a heavy rain. after wip.
ing away what few traces there we're q
snow and ice. brought to climAE the
most unseasonable winter New England
has known for many years The trib-
utAry bodies Of water which few
weeks ago were 40 low that the almos.
unheard Of condition Of drought in mid
winter was threatened, have now been
changed into torrents Of more threaten
ing yolums than the usual spring
freshets From drought 10 flood. with
all the damage done at both extreme.
to the manufacturing. logging and ice
harvesting interests. is now added tho
cost Of replacing bridges swept away.
and Of repairing railway aud highways
torn up
The most extensive damage reported
is along the Merrimae and Connecticut
rivers The blow was fierce along thg
coast, but shipping. usually less in vol
umr. at this season. had ample warning
OF the storm.
At Manchester. " IL. Almer II Jack.
son. a millhand, attempted to jump a
rivulet but fell into he water and was
washed away aud drowned
Washouis stopped tho traffic on the
Boston aud Maine main line at Nashua
and on other smaller lines
Dispatches from various sections OF
Vermont aud Maine say the rainfall was
over inches The Connecticut river
at Bellows Falls rose nearly hve feet.
and as most ot the smaller streams are
running wild. further rise of slI to
eight feet Is looked Tor.
In the Champlain valley rain has
lasted nearly live days. 20 that the after
effects are expected 10 be more serions
than now appears
AT North Adams Mass. the Hoosic
river runs stronger and higher than at
any time in 30 years several mills hav-
ing their lower floors flooded, with
damage exceeding $40 OOOO
The great pressure OF water at the
Temporary dam Of the Metropolitan
water board at Clinton which reservoir
, in the Nashua river supplies the Boston
district, Is - great that the worgmen
are preparing for emergoncies.
Along the kennebec river in Maine
the ice Is so weak that It is likely 10
break up and with the ice 90 all pros
poets Of a harvest this season.
From all points come reports Of heavy
damage 10 mill property and the de
! siruciion of small bridges by ice jams
The suburban electric cars are running
/ erra,ically. owing TO slides Of earth un
der the rails
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-15

New York Feb IA The Herald.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-15
NEEDS OF THE NAVY.
Appropriations for THIS Year wnl he
CIs.s to 81. .oOO. 600

Washington. Feb a. This years
naval appropriation bill will carry more
money than has been voted by congress
In any regular appropriation hill since
the civil war and probably will author
ize expenditures as great as those under
the regular appropriation, aud the allot'
m.nts from the $50. 600 900 national
defense fund in the year ls91
The estimates Of the navy department
for the year footed up $4,000 900. aud
the department would like to have every
cent for which IL asked Congress
scaled down the estimates wherever
practicable but It is expected that when
the bill becomes law It will carry ut
least Sos. OOO. 600 The first draft Of the
measure has been prepared by sub
committee Of the house committee on
naval affairs. and Is now under consid-
Grafton by the full committee The
subcommittee did not do anything re.
EAlAluh AAt thkNNiAAAAANu va ANN HhAIr
or regarding the purchase OF armor for
ships already authorized. leaving these
matters 10 be- considered by the full
committee
Even with these omissions tho FIRST
draft ot the bill carries a total Of about
g.. 100000.
Il is the scheme Of tho committee 10
bring the total of the bill including the
appropriations for new ships and armor
down to eco. 600 OO0. hut it Is doubtful
whether this can b. done Aside from
the items under the head Of the increase
of the navy, for which the department
estimated So. 0SaiOi, an increase Of
more than sl2 OoO. 600. tho heaviest in.
creases are under tho head Of public
works, including improvements at navy
yards and stations, new dry docks and
new buildings'at the naval academy.
The depar' mepts estimate for public
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-02-15
works footed up nearly $4,000 900. All
snrren.a nf rnnrn fhnn 40 nnn nnn

works footed up nearly tl6OO0.O 900. All
increase Of more than 80. OOo, 600
The house committee has not yet de-
cided whether all tho new ships recon-
mended by Secretary Long shall 10
authorized this year or not
In view Of the fact that little progress
has been made with the ships author.
lied last year and as the ship yards Of
the country are pretty well filed with
work there is a disposition on the par.
of some Of the members not 10 author
lIe the full program authorized urged
by the secretary.
The most troublesome question Is
that Of providing armor for the ships
already authorized This subject has
not yet been taken mp