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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
FAVORS THE CURFEW
Durbin Writes Il Letter to Other
Governors Calling Atten-
tion Thereto.

Indianapolis. NOV. II.--Autne request
of the National Curfew association Gov.
ernor Durbin has written Il letter to the
governors of states and territories, re-
qucStng them to call the attention of
their respective legislatures to certain
laws on reforms among the youths of
the country.
Among those is the curfew law for
preventing the Imprisonment of boys
with older criminals, and another COM
pelling officers to return to their homes
all tramping, truant and runaway
boyS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
HONORS TO SEARRETTI
Great Demonstration at Havana on
Bishops Departure for
Manila.

Havana, Nov. 1.-THE departure OF
Mgr. Sbarretti. the retiring bishop of
Havana. who left Saturday on the
steamer Mexico en- route for his new
post-that of apostolic delegate extra
ordinary to the Philippines-waS the
occasion of q great demonstration.
Thousands attended at the cathedral
TO receive farewell blessing. Numer-
ous religious societies went in process
sion to the wharf. and the civil mill
tary and ecclesiastical authorities ac-
companied Mgr. Sbarretti on board the
steamer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
waddIneham Cases settIed.

Belleville. Ills, Nov. 1.-The Wad-
bingham cases. which promised to last
interminably in the st. Clair county
circuit court here. have been annie
ably settled by the payment on the
pant OF Mrs. Elizabeth Waddingham.
widow OF William Waddingham, to
Mrs Pcarlina Waddingham. the di-
vOTced wife and confession, of $4,000.
This sum is i'm full
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
AnncaI for Memorial Funds.

Indianapolis. Nov. 1.-THE appeal
that is to he made to the citizens OF
Indiana for contributions to the Nc
Kinley memorial fund has been pre-
pared by Governor Durbin, chairman n
of the Memorial association cf this
state: Senator Fairbanks. member for
Indiana of the National Memorial as
Sociation, and Addison c. Harris. The
appeal is general. bespeaking the CO.
operation of every one in raising COLI
trihutinn SIritahle TO Indiana.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
More Land for Settlers.

st. Paul, Nov. 11.--Major McLaugh-
lin, Indian Inspector. has closed a
treaty with the Fort Totten Indians of
North Dakota, by which 1O4.44 acres
OF the finest agricultural land in the
state will be opened to settlement as
soon as congress can act.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
Pnrtnral seizes One of Our ships.

London, Nov. 1.-THE Exchange
Telegraph company has received dis
patch from Lisbon announcing that
Portuguese gunboat has seized the
American schooner Nettie and Lottie,
at Horta. island of Fayal, the Azores.
for clandestinely conveying twenty-six
emigrauts who were trying to avoid
military service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
AdmiraIs Dewey, Ben
ham and Ramsay
DeIiberating.
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
Considering Evidence
Brought Forward by
Court of Inquiry.

Washington, Nov. 11.-Admirals
Dewey, Benham and Ramsay, com
posing the Schley court of inquiry,
met today at quarters in the Mclean
building behind closed doors and be-
gan the discussion and consideration
of the evidence brought forward in
the investigation concluded last
week
Sittings Secret.
The sittings of the court will be
strictly secret.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
suit Against Railway Discrimination.

Omaha, Neb., Nov. 1.-THE McCauli-
Webster Grain company. operating n
large line of elevators in Iowa and Ne
braska. has begun suit to compel the
Chicago. Milwaukee and st. Paul Rail-
road company to give shipments of
grain destined to southern points for
export the same privileges enjoyed by
shipments going by the way OF Chi
cago and New York. IS -.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
Kentucky Church Equipment at Work.

Hopkinsville. Ky, Nov. 11.-At n
cOlOred church near here Yesterday
during services Henry Davis quarreled
with Abe Allen. with whom he was
occupying the same pew. Davis shot
at Alien with his pistol. The bullet
missed Allen but pierced the heart Of
Jerry Wilson OH the opposite side of
the church and killed him instantly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
Mckinley memorial at Canton.

New York, Nov. 11.-Senator Hanna
reached this city Saturday. He said
relative to the Mckinley monument
at Canton: I'VE do not contemplate
any great historic memorial, as do
some of the promoters of the memorial
scheme in Washington. We believe
that if there is to be a great historic
memorial at Washington it should
have been thought of years ago to
honor the memory of Lincoln and other
great men,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
Babes Remains Pound in the Woods.

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, Nov. IL
The remains of the 2-year-old child or
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Kimball. of Brim-
ley, which was lost two months ago
while the parents were berry-Dickine.
have been found in the woods near
WellSburg. in this county. y long but
fruitless search was made immediate
ly after the child was missed. and
fEally the parents decided that it had
either been stolen or eaten by wild ami
maiS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
THREE MINERS KILLED
AT sTEUBENVILLE, OHIO

Steubenville. Ohio, Nov. 11.-At the
reopening of the LapeIle iron works
mine which had been closed for
years, today James Robertson, Ed
ward Simpson and William Nandime
were let down, when an explosion oc-
Cured, killing all three.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
CARRIERS CASE ADVANCED:
TO BE HEARD DEC. 9

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE United
States supreme court today advanc-
ed the habeas corpus case of Oberlin
NJ. Carter on it's docket. and announc-
ed that it would be heard on the
I'd of December next
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
I'm Memory of Tippecanoe Battle.

Cincinnati. o., Nov. 1.-THE anni-
versary of the battle of Tfppecanoe
was celebrated yesterday with very
large attendance at the new tomb or
General William Henry Harrison, at
North Bend. o., near this city. The
late president. Benjamin Harrison. had
n new tomb built over the grave of his
illustriouS grandfather.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
thugs Chased ont of Town.

Sioux City, Ia. Nov. IA gang of
experienced safe blowers. but mex
perienced marksmen. looted the bank
in Turin, MOnona county. and. getting
only $50. were chased ont of town by
the populace of 300. The four burg
lars fired forty shots at the tOwnspeo-
pie. but hit no one. Even the innocent
byStander escaped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
DAILY BANK ROBBERY
This Time 1t Hits Illinois and Con.
gressman Caldwell is
Loser.

Springfield, ILL.,, Nov. 11.-The bank
at Chatham this county was entered
early this morning by burglars who
blew open the safe and secured the
contents which included $500 in
cash. The burglars escaped on a
handcar. Congressman Caldwell
was almost the exclusive owner of
the bank.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
MORE SEISMIC SHOCKS
EXPERIENCED IN ARMENIA

Constantinopie, Nov. 11.-Earth
quake shocks continde to be felt at
Erzeroum, Armenia. There have
been many fatalities. The inhabi-
tants are living in tents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
Nash Figures out His Gains,

Columbus, o., Nov. 11.-Governor
Nash has made figures on the gains
made by the Republican ticket in the
rural districts. Two years ago the ru-
raj districts gave Nash $4,000 of his
$4,000 plurality, and this year they
gave him $4,000. The large cities
showed a Republican loss Of 10000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
po,a = Fancv PRICE for HIS death.

st. Joseph, Mo-. Nov. 11.-John Da-
Wis. n noted breeder of fine cattle, WAS
gored so badly by Jersey bull at his
stock farm. near this city, Saturday,
that he will die. Davis recently pur-
chased the animal in Chicago, paying
a fancy nrice for il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
FAST MAIL RECORD
Burlington Makes New One
From Monmouth
West.

Monmouth, Ill, Nov. 1.-THE Burl-
ington fast mail train broke all form
er records between here and Burling-
ton Saturday. making the 27 miles in
% minutes. The run from here to
hlrkwood, eight miles, was made in
four minutes. The. schedule time
from here to Burlington is 43 min
uteS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
Wiseman Is in Business.

Pontiac, Mich, Nov. 11.-Henry
Wiseman, who confessed ITO the murder
of Mrs. Huss and was brought here
from Jackson prison for examination
and trial, spends his time in Jail maxi
ing and selling doilies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
New Industry at stevens Point.

Stevens Point, Wis. Nov 11.-Chi.
cago capital is behind venture to es-
tabIish in this city a factory for the
manufacture of cheap watches and
clocks. Joseph Bachner, Of that city,
is the promoter .-.---ask 81
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
when Doctors Differ. What Them

Helena, Mont. Nov. 1.-Two assay
ers made their returns Saturday on the
ore found while excavating for the
federal building in this city. One says
it is good for about $50 n ton; the other
says it isn't quartz and is not worth
working.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
Fire sweeps a Nebraska Town.

Butte, Neb Nov. 11.-Fire Saturday
destroyed nearly the entire business
portion of the town. Not a hotel or
restaurant remains, and ten business
places i'll all were burned. The loss is
about $4,000, one-third of which Is
covered by insurance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
IRON PRODUCT PRICES
Industrial Commission Reports
Some Facts and Makes
Comment Upon Them.
VERY vARIBLE MARGIN OF PROFIT.
Sometimes It Was Less Than Nothing
on Steel Rails, at Other Times
Over $40 n Ton.

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE indus
trial commission has issued Il special
report on an investigation conducted
by the commission regarding the cost
and selling prices of iron and steel
products from 1890 to 1901. The state
ment shows that in 1890 the cost of
steel rails ranged from $2J.93 to $34.52; ;;
in 1891 from $24.15 to $2S.6S; in 1892
from $22.65 to $24.S2; in 1893 from
$19.25 to $22.G2; in 1891 from $1T.T9 TO
$21.29: in 1895 from $16.GS to $25.41;
in 1886 from S17.T2 to $20.G9; in 1887
from S1J.91 to $10.62; in 1898 from
$1G.6T 10 $1T.S1: in 1899 from SSH in
January to $35.32 in December; in 1900
from S3G.12 in February to $2i.S3 in
October; in 1901 from $21.54 to $25.9S.
Where the Profits Came and Went.
According to the showing made
there was Il margin in the selling price
over the cost price for every year from
1890 UP to July of 1898. From 1890 to
1898 the margin of profit ran from
$0.4T to STOPS. In 1898 the highest
margin was S1.33 in January. In July
Il loss of 5000 per ton is noted, the
cost price being $1T.05 as against Il
selling price of SIT. Again in June
of 1899, when the cost price was $27.62
there was loss of S0.37. In July
of that year the loss was $1.J1 on Il
cost price Of $29.16 and $1.15 on Il cost
price of S32.15, and in September 81 As
on cost price of S33.9S. y loss Of
about 81 per ton is also reported for
the months of January, February,
March. April and May of 1900. when
the cost price ranged over $3G per
ton.
Loss Claimed or steel BilIets.
Losses also are claimed OH steel bill
lets for most of the year 1900 and for
the first four months of 1901. a loss
is recorded for every month in 1898
on billetS Losses are recorded for the
last three months of 1900 on pig iron.
The lowest cost of production for pig
iron was recorded in 1894, when it was
SS.G5 per ton. In 1900 the cost of pig
iron was $1J.3J.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
civil Service Law Gets Him.

Washington, Nov. 11.-Moses Dillon
was Saturday removed from the Office
of collector of customs at Ell Paso,
Tex, on account of charges of viola.
ton of the civil service law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
FiIipinos Who Descended
Upon an 9th Infan-
try Garrison.
AT BREAKFAST TIME
Trick That Was Played
Before Did Not Work
This Time.

Manila, Nov. 11.-Maj. Pitcher OF
the Sth regiment of infantry com
manding the Mindoro expedition, re-
ports the garrison at Abra de iiog
was attacked yesterday by a force
of insurgents commanded by Leno-
cos Filipinos who apparently at
tempted to repeat the Samar tactics.
Americans Prepared.
But the Americans who were
breakfasting were fully armed and
completely routed the insurgents
who left five men dead on the field
each having a rife and ammunition.
One American was seriously wound
ed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
R.,.e for uIinof. Postoficcs.

Washington, Nov. 1.-The follow
ing fourth-class postoffices, among 9th
ers, will be raised to the presidential
grade Jan. /: Ashton, Avon and Ridge
farm, Ills.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
SENDING CHRISTMAS GIFTS
TO OUR FAR AWAY SOLDIERS

Washington. Nov. 11.-Secretary
Root has issued the customary order
suspending the operations of the LEGAL
tariff laws in the Philippines and in
Cuba so as to permit. under reasonab bic
conditions. the free importation into
the islands OF packages and articles
clearly intended rs Christmas gifts for
the soldiers and sailors and other Unit
ed States employees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
TRAPPED THE. SHERIFF
Two Escaped Convicts Turn the
Tables on a Couple cf
Sleuths.
REFUGED IN A FARMERS HOUSE
They Not Only Get Away, but Get
Away Armed to- the Teeth with
Stolen Guns.

Topeka. Kan, Nov. 11.-Sheriff Cook,
OF this county, and Deputy Sheriff
Williams were captured by two es-
capped convicts from the Fort Leaven-
worth military prison yesterday after
noon at Paulina, five miles south of To-
peka. and held prisoners in the farm
house of II man name Wooster for sew
eral hours. The fugitive prisoners
finally escaped through a line of police
ent from Topeka to reinforce the shel-
iff. end are now ut large. Both were
slightly wounded. Wooster was badly
wounded by one of the convicts when
he tried to fire on them. Mrs. Wooster
and Sheriff Cook We're utilized by the
convicts as Il shield in making their
escape. \ posse is in pursuit.
Fugitives Located by Boys.
At 2:3O p. III. yesterday some farmer
boys near Paulina learned that convicts
We're in the neighhOrhood. Hastily
forming Il posse armed with target
rifles, pistols and clubs, they gave
chase. Neither of the convicts was
armed. and they were unable to make
a stand. Later Sheriff Cook and Dep
uty Williams arrived. Coming upon
the convicts both of the officers fired,
wounding the men. but not disabling
them. The convictS then fled through
n small opening in the timber and ran
into the house of Farmer Wooster.
Sheriff Cook telephoned TO Topeka for
assistance and then took up the chase.
Capture of the Sheriff and His Deputy.
Thinking the cOnvictS had run
around the house Cook darted through
the open door, intending to surprise
them at the rear door But instead of
this the convictS had gone into the
house. and the officer almost fell into
their arms. Sheriff Cook was ordered
to give up his gun. which he did. Dep
Uty Williams by this time had reached
the house, and entered without know
ing what had happened inside, and he.
too. was made captive by the convicts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11

Fresident Isuys a historIc Cstrtoon-
London. Nov. 11.-President ROose-
welt has purchased the original draw
ing of Bernard Partridge's recent
Punch cartoon representing him as i
Rough Rider.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
Thirteen to Thirteen.

Kansas City, Nov. 11.-Another con-
vict fleeing from the military prison
at Fort Leavenworth was laid low
this morning near Quenemo 40 miles
southwest from the penitentiary,
when Laurence Lewis White. aged 20,
was fatally wounded. White was
attempting to escape from the city
marshal of that place. This makes n
total of Is prisoners captured since
the outbreak Wednesday last, leav-
ing IS still at large.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-11
FARMER WOOSTER KNOCKED OUT.
He Tried to Assist the Sheriff and Is Nov
i'm the Hospital.

in the Hospital.
In the meantime Chief Stahl. of To-
peka. with eight officers. was on his
way. The reinforcement arrived at
the Wooster house about an hour after
the officers had been imprisoned. Chief
Stahl Immediately began negotiations
with the conyiots to give up their pris-
oners and TO surrender themselves. but
the convicts only laughed. Farmer
Wooster then managed to get q gun
and was about to make an attack on
the convicts when one of them laid
him low with n blow from the butt of
q revolver taken from one of their cap
tives. The convict broke Wocster's
right hand and cut an ugly cash in his
head. One of the convicts told Sheriff
Cook that he would he killed if he
made the slightest move looking to-
ward their capture.
In the meantime the police officers
OH the outside had surrounded the
building. but We're afraid to make n
move for fear that Cook and Williams
would suffer Mrs. Wooster had faint
ed during the excitement. She finally
revived and at p. m. the convicts
placed the woman and Sheriff Cook in
front Of them as shields and made for
the door. The sheriff was informed
recapture them they would instantly
kill the farmer. his wife and himself
and deputy. Then the party started
for the open.
As they left the house the frightened
they left the house the frightened
farmer. his. wifeN and the submissive
sheriff before them. the cCnvicts passed
between Gordon of police who could
have easily captured them. and started
for the railroad track. The sheriff had
in turn eXacted n promise from the po-
lice that they would not modest the con-
victs. and they did not.
After covering n considerable dis
tance down the track the convicts sud
denly disappeared through hedge
fence. bidding the officers n mocking
farewell. One of the police sergeGnts
later said he could have easily touched
the leading convict with 1lis hand rs he
passed. The convicts had secured a
good start before the officers had recov-
cred from Sheir surprise. Then some
of the policemen wanted to pursue, bur
Sheriff Cook would not permit it, as he
had promised the convicts immunity
from arrest. The convicts while i'm the
farm house armed themselves well
with tho wenn mons fonnd there
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-27
MARYLAND NEWS NOTES.

Morris Cohen. a merchant. Of Crisfeld
has made an assignment for the benefit Of
his creditors
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany, Il is said VIII build engine and car
( shops at COnnellSViIle.
The five national banks OF Frederick
have 2.9I4,9Z5-33 on deposit Of this
amount the Citizens Bank has 81 Sa5, 4s9 so
John Bergman, a Union veteran. died in
Cumberland yesterday morning aged six
ty-fve years He leaves a widow and sew
en- children
Clarence BiIItneyer. OF Danviie. Pa, 4
fireman. was killed at the sawmin Of
Kendall < Dexter near Stravn ? o.
Garrett county. the other day, by roll
ing log
- The Board of Aldermen of Frederick has
fixed the city tax rate at 8 on the SlH1
! The taxable basis of the city Is 3 $50. i9s-
( Foreign stocks which are assessed at Is
cents per 500. $252. us
Cant A F. Phillips. Of Hoopers Island.
DorcagSJer county, had sta2ie burned
carly thursday morning and lost tine
horse The fire cam. from q smoke pan
left to keep of mosquitoes
The oystcr-house OF A Z TuII < Co. on
East Greek near Marion Somerset .Coun-
". was destroyed by fire or Wednesday
night The bugaye Richardson which was
lying Alongside the wharf was damaged
the hUil and rigging being badly burned
The origin of the fire is unknown
During the heavy. storm which passed
over Frederick county Thursday evenf0e.
lightning struck Jthe barn of John f era
Her. near LCwIstown. completely destroy
ing Il. together with 6o1 bushels of wheat
p tons of hay. and 4 lot OF farming ma
chineTy and Implements. A horse and
colt were also consumed in the flames It
was partly insured in the Changers Com
pany-
Mrs RIlfzabeth Jefferson. aged eighty
one years widow of John J jefferson
died suddenly Thursday at the home Of
her daughter Mrs Louis H Kirby IN St
Michaels. Mrs. jefferson leaves two
{ daughters and three sons. who are. be-
sides Mrs Kirby. Mrs George USiItan of
/ Bay Hundred, and Leonidas, William
and Robert T Jefferson, al merchants of
Baltimore
In speaking Of the proposition which is
being urged by Mr. George WhiteIock- Of
Baltimore. to the judges Of the Maryland
. Court of Appeals to wear gowns when on
the bench. Chief Judge James -NcShcrry
said Il am absolutely and unalterabIy
opposed to IL. The proposition Is uu-
American and I am opposed 10 aping any
English custom If the State Bar ASsa-
cation should request it ] would refuse to
wear q gown. because the Legislature has
no more right 10 say what the judges
shall wear than it has to say that the
clerk of the court shall part his hair in
the middle or shall not be clerk because
he is baId-headed-''
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-27
THE HAVANA DRYDocK.
How Captain Young Closed the Deal
with the Spaniards.

Capt. LuCien Young. Naval Command
ant at Havana, is in Washington Tor a
few days or personal business Captain
Young acted for he Government in The
purchase of the floating dock from SEain.
and by SkiIifUl business management sue
ceeded n obtaining the dock for about
800 900 below the price set upon ii by the
Spanish Government for sale to the
United States. and S90.e9G below the sum
appropriated by Congress for its pur-
chase Captain Young had a private iudi-
1-fdual negotiate FOR the dock, ana as the
Spanish officials were under the impress
ION This Government did not want il. ef-
forts 70 sell TO the United States having
failed tho sale was made for tho sum %
Sls5Gaa The Spaniar,is were rot av:are Of
tha real purchaser until Captain Young
took possession and RAISED the American
flag on the dock.
In regard 70 the removal Of the deck TO
Manila Captain Young SAYS there VIII he
no difficulty. nor is there any doubt about
the dock going there No1ths ago Cap
tain Young made All necessary enquiry
and measurements 20 Ascertain 7.hetner
the dock can be coated through the Suez
Canal. and he found that : viii go
through with nine feet To spare Naval
Constructor Gilmore Is BOW At Havana for
the purpose Of preparing the dock for
The vOyage- This IE.r4ECs SfreDgJ 1suiu =
il with large tipDe-s. practically enclosing
il to resist the force Of the see The
work viii occupy 4nJut !hTa. months
As to the danger and expense of taking
the dock 10 the Philippines. Captain
Young SAYS these viii be less than Is gen
eraIIv supposed by landsuen. WI h two
large Government tugs the dock can be
taken 10 Manila for less than the 'Xpense
Of sailing a battleShIp that distance
There will be no extraordinary danger IN
the voyage In a storm the dock can be
sunk until only few feet Of free board
WASH easily and without jeopardy TO the
dock. When the storm subsidies the vat
or can be pumped out and the dock float
ed. This operation of sinking and raising
the dock in a storm is the same as that
performed in the ordinary business Of
taking on a vessel It cost the Spanish
Government $50 so TO bring the dock from
Belfast TO Havana In the opinion of
Captain Young il can he lowed to Manila
at a less re- ito of expense, and he thinks
the start can be made in October. IH re-
gard to the suggestion that the dock
might be prOfitabiy sent to San Juan for
the use of vessels cruising ia waters Of
the West Indies and the South Atlantic
Captain Young said il could not be used
IN San Juan for the reason that there is
not sufficient water in the harbOr. depth
of at least forty feet IS needed TO work
the dock as il must be sunk 10 4 dppth
that viii carry its floor below the keel OF
the vessel TO be locked