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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-11
BIDS ON ARM0R PLATE
New Rival ON the Field for Govern
ment PATRONAGE


Washington, Aug. 10.-Bids for the ar
NOR for the eight battleships, six :lra,ored
cruisers and three protected cruisers ar-
thorized by the asst two sessions ri cen
greSs were opened at the navy DEPART
ment today. The arnor advertised for
aggregates $3.50 tors and constitutes tie
largest item Of It's character ever 961nsd
to competition BY the navy department.
The Carnegie and Bethlehem Steel m
panies, which have heretofore monopoliz-
ed the production OF armor plate for The
use of the government. had a rival today
in the Midvale Steel company OF Midvale,
Pa. These three companies were the
only bidders for armo- plate, but thGre
were two minor bidders for the tolts
and nuts. amounting TO coo tons, which
are TO be furnished in connection with
the armor plate. The Bethlehem and Car
negie companies each bid for only half
the armor 70 be furnished, and their bids
were identical in amount, terms OF deliv-
cry and other features The Midvale
company bid for the entire amount of
armor at a price considerably below that
OF the other companies and also included
in their bid a sliding upward scale for
lesser amounts than the total aggregate,
with the condition. however, that the bid
should not be considered unless 5000
tons or more should be awarded to
them. While their bid for the aggregate
amount is lower. the period which must
elapse before deliveries are to begin is
much longer, twenty-six months, against
six months, the time specified by both
the Carnegie and Bethlehem companies.
This long period asked by the Midvale
company before deliveries are to begin
doubtless is due TO the fact that IL
would have to construct a plant for the
manufacture Of armor plate When 1t
does begin delivery, however. it agrees
to furnish 500 tons a month, as against
The dates Of delivery named by the sew
eral bidders would make the Midvale
company eight years in furnishing the
armor for which they bid, and the other
two companies five years each. AS the
ships are. under contract TO be finished In
three years and the government is under
obligation to furnish the armor TO the
builders as they need il, this delay in
armor deliveries probably would give rise
to numerous claims for overtime on the
part Of the ship builders.
No action will be taken upon today's
bids until the return OF Secretary Long
when he will decide whether he win ac-
ceot them or pursue the alternative
course Of erecting a government armor
plant. as authorized by the act Of con-
gress under which todays bids were ad-
vertised for.
Cochise review., 1900-11-22
ionaires:
ANGoRA CAT KILLS A SNAKE
PO0Aasa Upon the Reptile and UAnAlly DOS0ssds in BrSaA<AAG
 k0A Neck.

A large Anchora cat, belonging to Dr. J. Hammond Bradshaw, of Orange, N. J., killed a snake the other after noon that measured five inches around the body and was three feet two and a half inches long. The combat was witnessed by Mrs. Margaret Haugh wout, Dr. Bradshaw'S Sister-in-law. Mrs. Haughwout says that the cat crouched and sprang upon the snake, which was coiled in the roadway in front of Dr. BradShaw'S residence. The cat bit the snake in the back and jumped away before the snake could strike. At this point Mrs, Haugh wout stepped in and picked the cat up, thinking it would be hurt. The cat resisted, and Mrs. Haughwout de cided to let him go again. The cat then made another attack upon the serpent, which succeeded in coiling itself about its antagonists neck. Tom was nearly strangled, but man aged to seize the snake by the neck and succeeded in killing it in few minutes. The snake was said to be. of the variety known aS the house adder
Cochise review., 1900-11-22
YIELD HEAVY TAX.
D~A<As Se Many AiiliOnairss in Now XOsk State Bring Cold Into
 che TrsaAury.

hSturns of the death tax in New York to tate Controller Gilman show that 1900 was a "hoodoo" year for millionaires. To the state from New York county alone for inheritance taxes will be paid over $4,0OO, GOO. Al ready $3,20O,000 has been collected There was never such profitable year since the transfer law went into effect, Every month has recorded the death of a millionaire, and the re- ports to Controller Gilman show a large number of estates valued form $SO0,O00 to $sCO,OOO
 This has meant rich harvest for referees, who have collected over $l,- 100000 in fees from the state.
 The passage of the New York mill lionaires means also snug pickup for City Controller Coler He will re- ceive this year about $40, 600 for his part of the death tax. lie gets one per cent. of all collections and the state receives 21s per cent. The con troller's annual salary from the city iS $l0,OOO.
 Here is the tax roll of the 12 months, returnable to Controller Gill man from eStateS of millinnairea.
Cochise review., 1900-11-22
VIII NOT KNOW THE BRAND
0A1AssnAn0s s0 Da K~1a h LWnO00AoS. h

4 faahton that is finding greater ae- esPtAnee every day in New York is Akoly toEhs the despsir of the cham PAsne SsenJa, reports the New. York Sun. M4hF of the hostesSes who en- tertain more frequently and elabor- Ntsly now see that the labels are NaShed from the champagne bottles. This leAvss Che guests in ignorance of the, kind of champagne they are drinking. A champagne bottle is very likely at a private dinner 10 be wrapped in napkin the necessity of this RrscAntiop to conceal the brand is not AHeys apparent. It is imita- ton of . habit that has prevailed abroad for some time, and probably derives the vogue from that fact. In houses of the London nobility and al all the eonybl tvps aons at Windsor or any of the RmlMesA the labels of the champagne bottlGs are removed in order that no person may be able to say that this brand ot wine or the. other is drunk tAsrssa Champagne agsAts may well fear the introduction of such fash ioa here, although seme of them are % frequently in the houses of their clients that they can explain what the brand is if other means of discovery b& MGkihg. -
Cochise review., 1900-11-22
NEW SRA SERPENT IN JAPAN.
Oas 1SpsAtv-Thrse Feet LoA& oaa1sA, 0t . Depth of 20
 RAehOma

A new sea serpent has been diseoy- cred on tEe coast of Japan 100 miles from Tokyo. It is classed by scien- lists as eoelenterate and one of the most gigantic ever seen It was caught by long fishing line at a depth of 25O fathomS. It was a magnificent specimen. A large disk surmount- ed long stalk. which evidently fixed the animal on the sea bottom, A cir ele of numerous graceful tentacles hung down from the margin of the disk, while on its upper surface arose an oval tube surrounded at its base by bushy appendages and having a second circle of slender tentacles around the upper edge. The total height of the animal was TOO milli-
 meters (23 feeD and the prevailing color transparent scarlet The speci- men was entirely fresh, but not living.
Cochise review., 1900-11-22
THE COST OF WAR.
AAAHsno~A SWMs for EAHiAnd to Fay t~r the South AfricSA
 Campaign.

Recently some interesting data have been published regarding the trans. portation of troops, horses and mate rial to South Africa, based on official re- ports, ssys the New York Sun.
 Between October 20 and June 234 transports left England for the seat of war. carrying on board lSs. l+l men, 36,33S horses, 4U9 guns and 1,95l wag- ons. Moreover, about 34,000 horses came from Australia, Argentina and New Orleans, and 10000 were brought by. the colonial troops. Finally, some 75.00O mules were shipped from the United States, Italy, India and Spain. making total of l5O, GOO animals. The average price of those purchased abroad was $77 for horses and $67 for mules. The cost of transporting the troops was about 0,0OO,00O.
 For the hospital service there were II general hospitals, i've permanent hospitals and p field hospitals, be- sides IS bearer companies, with per sonnsl of 47O military surgeons, 360 civil surgeons, 53O nurses, 3,50C men of the hospital corps. 800 volunteers. 1900 men of the St. John ambulance corps, and l30 men of the militia ambu- lance corps. Finally, two hospital trains and four hospital ahips were sent out from England,
 Between October and April 28, 792. ships, of a total tonnage capacity of 2sS, "A tons. were chartered for carry ing ammrhition and supplies. and about lSo,oO0 tons of meat, coal, fod- der, etc, were shipped from England aud foreign porte.
 For the postal service s7s teleg- rARhers and $500 postal officials were required for the enormous mail. which. for example, on one day (May l9) ssRounted 10 3l3,46l letters and l31, ,5Os newspaper packages Finally, up to the end of May, the transports had brought back to England Il ,s4s Aick oAcSrs and men. VE
Cochise review., 1900-11-22

Constructor Hichborn are in favor of building more boats of that type, while Rear Admiral Melville, engineer in chief, and Chief of the Equipment Bureau Bradford are not disposed to favor the idea. Secretary Long will probably be guided largely by the ad- vice of his experts in making recom- mendations to congress on the sub ject.
 There are some flattering reports relating to the Holland. which is be- ginning to see practical service. The boat, naval officers say, has contrib uted new and menacing element to naval operations and has presented new problems which must be met. Capt. Folger. commanding the Rear sarge, already anticipated this when he suggested provision of light tor pedo boats to guard against the in vasion by submarine boats
 It has evidently become necessary, say the naval strategists, to add small picket boats to the cargo of big ship in order to offset the effect of the submarine boat. The seven boats of the latter type now under contract will provide liberal strength in this respect, but some of the naval officers believe we should continue the work. Others believe we should await the result of the trials of the boats now under contract and take advantage of any Improvements which may be sug- HeSted.
Cochise review., 1900-11-22
TREASURES OF THR SEA.
ApNAas SGtHAsAsrmSA Who nA,k> val aAAa~ AASls from W.Ssk~A
 V@oA0As. @ B

,Thsre Atill exiSts on our oosstA 6 S1ANo of uaSn known aS ''hovellers." or SW4Psrs--a modernized survival of the 0h wrecksr fraternity-that,,ea earns 8 livelihood by the recovery of wreck sEe. During the summer months of llst year upward of l4O tons of an shors and chains were dragged from the bed of the sea in the Downs and Yarmouth roads alone, The hardy fishermen of the North sea frequently mRke valuable hsuls in the shape of derehct or distressed vessels, or of sunken goods that become entangled tn their nshing gear, says the London Express.
 A few months ago . large vessel carrying a general cargo grounded and became waterlogged on sand hank oil the east coast. In . few heurS host of fishing boats of va. rdous hAtionslities gathered, vulture- like, from a previously deserted sea. Ieshng ran 90 high over the footing that followed that . gunboat had to eS dispatched to the scene 70 preserve 0Vder.
 : TonS Of nAh were returned to the - and replaced by pianos, eases of d6pdlss, toys and ironware and the tAsasd collection of goods that consti- tnt~ ahip's cargo and outfit, until the Trinity house authorities, recog. na1ng that the wreck was dangerous to navigation, exercised their .prerog Attve by warning of the spoilers and themselves taking charge. S
Cochise review., 1900-11-22
A0RR SUBMARINE BOATS.
TAAn sH tAs Halted state. Navy R~la- AA8 Torpedo Boats O6 tA~
 Holland TypS.

AhbrsIy the board of naval construe- tion will take up for consideration the subject of increasing the number of submarine torpedo boats There is like lyn to be a division of opinion on the matter IL ia said that Rear Admir- al OSsil chief of ordnance. and Chief
Cochise review., 1900-11-22
In-Fa nOus.

The Chicago Tribune has discovered that Uncle Sam himself, being much alive, can have DO place in his own Hall of Fame.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-04-04
american CONFECTIONERY comnanv.

The first annual stock holders meet
ing of the American Confectionery COM
pany, of Montpelier and Boston, Mass,
was held March 9th. At the directors
meeting p. m, the organization was
completed by the election of these officers
for the ensuing year. President and gen
era manager, W. A. Lane, OF Boston
first vice president, Mayor Joseph G..
Brown, of Montpelier; second vice, presi-
dent, D. B. Provan, of Providence secre.
tary and treasurer, Hon. G. W. Wing, of
Montpelier; directors, Hon. c. J. Bell, of
Walden, B. L. Kent, of Burlington, James
Virdin, OF Dover, Del. There are FIVE va
cancies on the board of directors to be
filled. A committee was appointed on
contract and agreement consisting of
President W. A. Lane, ]. G. Brown and
B. E. Kent, which was authorized to
proceed to secure established properties
and begin active operations at once and
also secure a superintendent.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-04-04
LYNDON CENTER.

Miss Addie Hubbard spent few days
with Miss Eta Currier at Sheffield last
week.
William S. Harris has been having
serious trouble with a sort of poisoning
in his feet caused by wearing rubber
boots. He is now able to be out again.
Mrs. L. S. Eastabrooks is quite sick
with heart trouble. Miss Jennie Trefren
is helping her.
The Free Baptist Ladies Aid hold a
sociable with Mrs. John WEIGH next
Thursday afternoon and evening.
Will Bean had the misfortune to cut his
foot while chopping wood last week. He
cut three toes badly, nearly cutting off
one of them.
Mrs. Ansil Miles is quite sick with
pneumonia.
Miss Martha Iugerson has been en-
gagged to work in Mrs. Twombly's mil.
linery store at Barton.
Miss Efie Campbell returned home
from Highlandville, Mass, last Satur-
day.
William Eastman, who has been dan.
gerously i'll with pneumonia at Provi-
dence. is now out OF danger and gradu-
ally improving in health.
Mrs. Julia Quimby, OF Springfield, was
called here ON account OF the illness OF
her mother, Mrs. Charles Sanborn, who
is quite low.
Mrs. George Newell attempted to kill
herself by cutting her throat with a razor
last week. 1t is thought her mind is
somewhat deranged, which accounts for
the deed The doctor thinks she will re-
cover from the wound.
The spring term at Lyndon Institute
commenced last Monday with seventy
five scholars registered.
Gerald Batchelder visited in St. Johns
bury over Sunday.
Fred A. K. Harris, of Winter Haven,
Florida, who was called here by the
sndden death of his father, is now spend
ing few weeks with his mother here.
George Kent's little boy, Harry, had
his leg broken while on the crust last
Saturday. Another little boy ran into
him while sliding down hill backwards.
Some time ago he broke his other leg.
which did not grow together right and
he has been quite lame before this so the
case of the little fellow seems very untort-
innate
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-04-04
LuNRNRIlRn.


The house at the toll bridge was
burned last Saturday afternoon. A few
OF the contents were saved. 1t was in
sured.
The Woman's Club met with Mrs.
Thomas and Mrs. Balch Tuesday after
noon, March %. Quotations from
Conan Doyle were given followed by
historical England from 1850 to the
close of the nineteenth century by Mrs.
Marion Bell; Life of Queen Victoria,
Miss Barnard music, Mrs. Mabel Balch:
Sketch of Livingstone, Mrs. Darby |:
Henry Labouchen, Miss White, current
events.
Mr.. Pratt, of East Concord, visited
his daughter, Mrs. Folsom, last week.
The East Concord dramatic club gave
their drama at the hall March % to a
good sized audience. A large number
from out Of town attended. The play
was enjoyed by all.
Edward Frost was taken suddenly i'll
while in Lancaster last Saturday alter
noon. His many friends hope he will
soon recover his usual health.
The Methodist society will have
sugar party at the hall Friday evening.
Mr.. Wallace of St. Johnsbury was in
town Monday morning.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-04-04
WEST CONCORD.

Mrs. E. E. Carpenter, who has been
stopping with Mrs. Sophia Frye the past
few months returned to St. Johnsbury
Monday.
Mrs. L. S. Richards has gone to Dan
vile to visit her father who is very i'll.
Tbe sugar party at the Methodist
chufch was very well patronized Satur'
day evening and over nine dollars re-
ceived. The nice new sugar which was
provided by J. K. Bonett was of first
quality, and all appreciated it and had a
fine time.
The minstrel entertainment which was
repeated at the town hall last Wednes-
day evening drew a good crowd. Be-
sides the selections given before Mr..
Winslow Of Lyndonville gave some very
fine cornet solos and Miss Cleona Tatro
OF Biddeford, Me-, delighted the audience
with fine violin solos, very gracefully
rendered.
David w. Hubbard and George w. Par
ris have exchanged places here in the vii
lage. Mr.. Hubbard expects to move to
St. Johnsbury soon. Their many friends
regret to have them go away.
Mrs. George Cross and two children OF
Roslyn, l.. l., are visiting Mrs. Cross
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Ranney.
Mrs. Gertrude Burt and son of Burke
are at DR.. R. T. Johnson's.
Madge and George Kellogg of St. Johns,
bury, visited at L. w. Hastings last week.
Mrs. E. Fl. Baziu is in Boston this week
selecting her stock of spring and summer
millinery and fancy goods.
c. L. Stacy and c. E. Dudley are carry
ing on W. L. Reeds sugar place.
L. w. Hastings and Co. are finishing
off room in the basement of their build
ing to be used for meat market.
L. K. Quimby of St. Johnsbury called
on his friends Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer and daughter,
Miss Agnes, of St. Johnsbury, called on
their friends here last week.
Bernie Quimby and Miss Phebe Jock,
who were married recently, have the
best wishes Of their friends in this place.
They will make their home here for the
present.
o. D. Cobleigh has recovered from his
illness and is able to be out again.
c. H. Dudley has gone to Massachu'
sets.
Mrs. R. T. Johnson, who has been i'll
the past few weeks, is improving.
Ransel Johnson is ill at his sons, DR.. R.
7. Johnson's.
Mrs. Sherman WEIGH died last Tuesday
after a long illness. She leaves a hus.
band and one little son to mourn her
loss. Funeral services were held in the
Methodist church Friday afternoon, Rev.
]. E. Knapp officiating. Much sympa-
thy is felt for the husband and son in
their great bereavement.
Farmers in this vicinity began sugar
ing last week. There has been but lit
tie made as yet. Some sugar orchards
will not be tapped this year on account
of the damage done by the worms.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-04-04
On the basis liked by the committee, towns
in Caledonia county will be entitled to re.
ti0u fnltnwa,
THE TOWNS AROUND.
LYND0NVlLLE.
Organ Recital.

An unusually excellent musical treat is
promised at the Universalist church this
Wednesday evening when the organ re-
cltal takes place. The new pipe organ is
to be used then for the first time and the
following artists have been engaged for
the evening: George H. Rider, organist !;
Miss Emma L. Shuielt, soprano; E. A.
Sllsby, baritone; H. H. May, basso !;
F. &. Winslow, cornetist; Miss Margaret
Gorham, accompanist. The programme
for the evening is as follows:
organ-"Prest's March" from Alfalfa,
Mendelssohn
Mr.. Ryder.
Song-"Palm Branches" Faure
With cornet oblieato by Mr.. Winslow.
Mr.. May.
organ-overture, "Ca.iph Bagdad,"
Boieldieu
Mr. Ryder.
Song-"Without hee," Guy d'Hardelot
Miss Shufelt.
organ-a. Cathedral Grand March,"
b. Twilight Whispers" Ryder
Mr.. Ryder.
organ" Pilgrims Chorus" Tannhauser,
Wagner
MI Ryder.
song" Fear not We, oh Israel" Dudley Buck
Mr.. Silsby.
onSaSia On DdTcaTOuc, htrHHSSu.
Weber
Mr.. Ryder.
song-"L Like as the Heart Desireth." Altitsen
Miss Shufelt
organ Tempest at Sea-" (by requesD
Ryder
ship is becalmed; the passengers are in
uulglng In mirth and music, bagpipe, xylo-
phone solos, etc, interrupt, d by distant MUIR
murlngs of thunder. Storm gradually in
eleases in force Whistling of the wind and
pouring of the rain. The storm gradually
hymn. as Thanksgiving for a safe deliver
ance from the tempest.
MIR. RYDER.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-04-04
PASSUrIPSIC.

Mrs. John Ray, who has been i'll for a
long time, but who had been improving
somewhat of late, fell Friday afternoon
and broke hir hip. AS she is quite aged
but little hope is entertained OF her re-
covery.
L. H. Witty has rented tenement at
White River Junction aud will move to
that place within lew weeks. James
Somers will move into the house vacated
by Mrs. Vitty's family, and Owen E.
Woods will occupy the tenement in
which Mr.. Somers now lives.
The stock and goods sold at auction
last Thursday by F. c. McGill brought
very good prices. Mr.. McGll's dairy
was very desirable and profitable one.
Mr.. McGil will board for a time with
]. H. Marks family.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-04-04
NORTH WALDEN.

The remains of Mrs. Mcclellan. former
resident OF this town, were brought here
Monday from Hardwick and buried be-
side those of her husband who died fifteen
years ago.
Miss Rosa Kingsbury has returned
from Danville where she has been working
the past winter.
Miss Abby Flanders OF East Hardwick
is working for Mrs. ]. c. Stafford. She
has been engaged to teach the spring
term of school at the Four Corners.
Herbert Kettridge, wife and daughter
are visiting their fathers family in War
rem. Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis of Wilmisson
arc keeping house for them during their
absence.
Frank ingalls, has returned from Prov.
idence where he resides, to work in his
sugar place as usual.
Mr.. Young's family have moved to
Hardwick, Adm Miller having bought
his farm.