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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-11
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.
An Unusually Long List Sent 10 Senate. Satur
day in Army and Navy.

Washington. March 10. Following is
the list of nominations sent in. today:
To be members of the commission to
carry into effect the stipulations of Art.
of tho treaty between the United
States and Spain: William +. Chandler
OF New Hampshire. Gerrit j. Diekema
Of Michigan. James Perry Wood Of
ohio. William A. Maury of the District
Of Columbia. and William l.. Chamber
Of Alabama.
To be assistant attorney general of
the United States. William L. Fuller of
Iowa.
To be director of the national bureau
of standards, Samuel w. Stratton OF
Illinois.
Edwin Vernon Morgan of New York,
row secretary of the legation at Sc
oul to be second secretary of the en-
bassy at st. Petersburg.
Army-Cavalry: First lieutenants to
be made captains: ]. Y. NJ. Blunt Cd:
stephen II. Elliott. 5th: John NJ. Jen-
kins. 5th: u. p. Lochridge, ID: II. F.
Mcclure. 9Th: William Q. Rivers. LIST;
Elwood W. Evans, Sth: Robert Pax
ton. 10th: Thomas q. Donaldson. .Ir..
Sth: f. II. Peach, eth, Alonzo Gray,
5th: A. J.. Dade. "a; ]. $. VIM. "a
Solomon r. Nestal, eth; Charles a.
Hedckin 81; Francis j. Koester, 81:
John ID. l.. Hartman. list; Clongh
Ovcrton. list: William ]. u. Horne. 9Th;
Robert i. Howe. 9th: Guy II. Preston.
9th: Edwin NJ. Supple. Sd: John T..
Ryon. 9Th: Edward Anderson. 18th:
Geo. +. Stoclle. Sth: \. w. Perry. Sth;
William Il. I.ittebrant. 9TH; Matthew G.
Butler. Jr.. 18th: Henry A. Barber 9Th:
Michael NJ McNamce, 1th: Ralph Ilar-
rison. "a: Charles -. Rhodes. 9Th;
George T. Langhornr, 1St: Charles
Young. 9Th: Alfred &. Mcrillat "a;
Francis G. Marshall, 9Th; Milton +.
CONTINUED on page %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-11
The BELMONT DEFENDER
viii Be Ready 10 Go Overheard Inside Of a
Month

Bristol. Il. l.. March l0.-The Bel
mont cup defender. practically begun
on December -, 1900. is 50 far ad-
vanced in construction that there is
but one-fouith Of the work to be com
plctei. With the job 50 We'll in hand
it furnishes proof that With the work
going on with the same speed as il has
for the past week. the designer will see
the craft about ready for lowering into
the water inside of 4 month.
Accounts heard yesterday. about the
steering gear for the new Belmont boat
as to its design and construction are
from the fact of new
wrinkles which promise to make a
simple yet powerful piece Of mocha
nism The various parts Of the gear
are nearly finished up in the machine
shop, and while they show a similarity
to those of the Columbia, close inspec-
ton reveals some important improve
ments.
The principal parts Of the gear are
quadrant fitting the rudder head. con-
tanning cogs that are to connect with
similar cogS on the lower end of Yer
teal steel shaft While the upper end OF
the shaft also contains CogS which fit
into q pinion on the end Of the horizon
tai shaft upon which the steering wheel
will be set up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-11
RUSSIA FIRMLY ESTABLISHED.
Apparently Has No Idea Of Ever Retiring from
tianchuFia

Berlin. March 9-Thc Taaeilltt's spec
iaI correspondent. who las Eecn traVeil-
in2 IN northern Maacnuria MnnH"lia and
tn borders Of S!b' lia and China tor a
ycar, ana whose reports hitherto have
hc-u correct without exception, has fur
niSh,d his paper with q long letter, pub
iiShtd. today. containing ittrcstjng de-
nila regarding th- i:Hs-u-' 'nint7" agree
mcnt IN thr subject d. ManchuriI. Mon
srlil ana Turl.c-tIE. III sdya ht. is AN
Solutrly certain tIAt the p.ii lishcd Yer
sion oi th.s agrp.mtut is Il. now way
near the aotual trIth. lie then proceeds
to give facts concerning the proposed in
trrna! administration of that part of
nina. demonstrating ina MInchurla
viii bcco!nc an inier%!al part of Russia.
more 80 than even HukharI.
IN regard 70 Mongolia, ne says there
His no DOUBT that 4 protrctDrutr has ..vyn
established aS this is shown hy the
huiat.E- of Russian flags everN where. the
thorough organization VI tn district, the
establishment III tax collecting Office;
ANA tItc nrrning ut ftusso-t 'hineSt. banks
with none hut Russian officials in charge
An this virtually has taken place dur
ing the last six months. ana began be-
fore The HnXer outbreak.
Inc ciearest evidence, however. is CON
tanned in an army 9rder issued by Cen.
Grode k9ff 10 the Siberian troops, i'll
''YoI have nobiy fulfilled your task of
defending line q l5oo kilometrfs long
from l'rsa tMongoliaD u khoshun. ana
have thrown bacr the enemy across this
threatened line.
Beside establishing direct communica-
tion with Ikassa. Thibet. where Dalai
lamf scored victory for Russia by an
immense bride Of bars Of silver. direct
tele graphic communication now also cX-
lists between the Russians at Khuldja
and those in China, even reaching Sian
fu, where the Chinese court has been au-
iournns. by way Of Barkool. knam,
StoochOw and LanchOw. without the
knowledge OF either the Europeans or
Americans. or their japanese allies.
This correspondent says that Prince
Tuan Vent to Kansu province. in the
northwestern portion Of the Chinese en-
pire, bordering on Mongolia where the
best Chinese troops are formed from the
S.p0Uwn Of MoSlems there. These troops
are firmly loyal to Prince Tuan, ana re-
fuse 10 serve either against the allies or
for the Chinese court.
IerhanS the most important Informal
ton furnished by the correspondent is
that the Russian government has caused
TO be printed and distributed and posted
on walls throughout Trans BaikaIia
eastern Siherial a decree ordering for
March - general rehabilitation If
troops in Trans Buikalia, because this
is rendered niece ssary in order to put
down rev disturbances which have
broken out III China. meaning thereby.
partly, the kanSu rebellion under Prince
TITAN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-11
C. A. R. GENERAL ORDERS.
Commander cIatoa Makes knoAn' His first
List OF Oi,cars

Bangor Ne, March 10--Maj. William
H. Clayton, commander If the Hci arr
ment of Maine, q. y. r., Issued his frs,
general orders, Saturday. In which h'
announces mis- first list of appointments.
The council of administration is com
posed of the fonoWinS: William Fvnn"I-
iy. Bar Harbor; Charles +. Wing.
Wayne: Caleb y. Lang, Portland; Ge"rE,
r. Smith, Augusta, Shirley Merritt.
1 urner.
!, Represe ntativcs 70 thn national cn-
campment. William T. Eustis. Auburn
Hebron Milyh.w, WestbrGok. p:rin A.
urIe. South 1AIchtield; f.. A. Batter.
RockIand.s II. +. Webster, N "clStle
ifaSi' Jordan. Bethel; Henry T.. Sellers.
Bangor: Charles T. Hooper, Bath: Alex
3. Sumner, I.rbec; Joseph l. Small, bad
ieford.
.9The offleialsstaT Is composed of the fol
f0wing: Assistant adjutant general.
Fred Z. Sprague Bangor; assistant
auartern1aSter general. Henry +. Sellers,
Inspector Henry T. Frost: judge ddNo-
cate. Abel. Davis, Pittstield: ch.et mus
tering offfter, A. +. Russell, Farming 7
The military staff Of the department.
commander consists of col. StaneE
Plummar. Dexter. chief OF staff; William
/. Ross, Newport. senior alde-de-cdm2
o J. Conant, Rockland Junior aidc-d'~
camp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-11
PATHETIC SCENES
At Sailing Of Deported In
surgents from Manila.
Work Of Pacifcation Very Successful
MANY Natives Surrenderiny.
Gen. Macarthur Authorized u [xtcnd The Mu.
nicipal Governments

Washington, March 10.-Manila
newspapers received by the war de
partment describe scenes at the de-
portation Of Gen. Pho del Pillar an
other F'ilipinos convicted Of treason
ana double dealing. which we're pathe-
tic in the extreme.
Ills companions feared to show taci.
sympathy and remained away, bat
their wives. children and sweetheart
followed the ambulances to the wharf
weeping ana tearing their hair in a
frenzy of SIief. Gray-haired women
mothers of some Of the prisoners. ran
barefootei in the dust Of the road
tears streaming down their cheeks.
Gen. Pho del Pillar bore the parting
braycly. until ordered to 90 aboard the
!;psct rams. Then he wept.
Some Of the cXileI Wore Filipino uni
forma, but those Of highc: rank werc
mostly in civilian dress. These We're
taken IN carriages 10 The point Of en-
baGkation. while civilians and subor
diuates marched under guard Maj
OdWis was il command If the detail
and h. has charge Of the prison at
CIam.
Each NJ the exilea was permitted 10
take "A servant with him, ana he will
~ allowed, under censorship. to cor
respond "ith Manila friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-11
PHILIPPINE COMMISSION
Sails Tor Lucena Where They Will Establish ]
Provisional Government.

Manila, March 10.-Judge Taft ana
his associates of the United States
Philippine commission. accompanied
by their wives and a number of prom
trent Filipinos, embarked. today. on
the United States transport Sumner
and sailed for Lucena, province Of Tay-
abas. Luzon. where they Will organize
provisional government. Al the time
of their departure the pier was throng
ed with natives who cheered the som
missioners and gave many other profs
Of the popularity of the commission.
The insurgents have surrendered 800
rifles in the provinces of Pampnana.
CALHOUN and Bataan during the last
four weeks.
The Methodists report 120 converts
in Manila last week, and the Philippine
Evangelical church claims to have Sc
cured many new members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-11
A KIM Tor America.

II may he Il surprise TO learn that there
are enough Americans in this country
with monarchial beliefs to warrant the
pablicatio Of a magazine, the first mum
Der Of which has just been issued in the
East. This prctense is as ridiculous as
that made by the various bogus stomach
remedies which spring up. claiming to be
the only cure for dyspepsia and indiges-
ton The only real King OF all stomach
remedies is HoStetter'S Stomach BitterS.
II is founded on true merit. and ii must
he a very bad case of Indigestion, consti-
ma ton. biliousneSs. liver and kidney
trolhle. which it Will not cure. Try it al
81 for insomnia, ana rs Il spring purifier
and preventive for malaria, fever ami
aple, il has no equal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-11
EARL Ii VERY I'LL.
Doctors Say Lie Hangs by Thread Courts
Return TO Pekin.

Pefin. March lo.-Li Hung Chang is
again seriously III ana His physicians say
his life hangs b. thread.
Prince Ching ana Earl Ii seem to think
that by spreading rumors Of the court y,
unwillingnesS to return to Pekin. unless
this or that thing is done, they can in
hucnce in the deliberations of the minis
tiers OF the powers AS matter of fact
according to reliable reports from Sian
Flu, the imperial perSonagcs are extreme
ly uncomfortable at Sian Flu where they
live in the house of the governor which
is only a small structure. French mis-
sionarieS who have just returned here
from Sian Flu believe the Empress Dow
aSer would bring the court back to Pekin
on the first tiftr Of the allies. having as
a basis the removal OF the troops except
the legation guards.
The foreign ENJOYS will not holl a gen
oidl meeting until Tuesday, owing To the
CONTINUED on page 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-11
A VERY SICK MAN.
Harrison Is in
a Serious Condition.
Left Lung Affected and Fears of the
Congestion Spreading.
No Immediate Danger kpprehended Patients
Age Is Against Him.

Indianapolis. Ind. March lo.-'rhe
condition of former President Benz
Harrison is serious. Dr. Jameson stat
cd. today. that the upper part of Gen.
h4rii"oE's left lung was intlamed.
The"e Il some danger Of the congestion
extending to the lest Of the lun. :,nd
to the right lung.
Until 3 o'clock this afternoon. cen.
Harrison was resting easily. but at
that time he became slightly worse
and Or. Jameson was called. He said
that he Was certain nothing was to he
arprchendcd for the next IS hours. hut
the age of the put.ent renders I'll al
CuIation uncertain.
Al : o'olotk thiS evening. Gen. ri2r-
risen was Suffering some pain bur >-ua
resting comparatively easy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-11
CHARLES FOSTER DEAD.
Resident OF Portland and Owned Factories at
D;McId and Strong.

Portland, Me, March 1o.-Charies
Foster, at one time ! member Of the
commission house of Henry Foster &
90. at Pernambuco. Brazil, bat Of late
years largely interested in patents and
patent rights and owning large fac
tories at Strong and Dixfield. Me. died
at his home here. today. aged a. Mr..
Foster was born at CharlestoWn. Mass,
and married the daughter of the late
Dexter Bowman Of that place. who sur
wives him with three children, Char
lctte b., ana Annie F.. who reside here
and Maurice W., who makes his home
at DiXficld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-11
DEACON TRaCEY'S TROUBLES.
Now in JAiI on Charge OF Adultery Made by
His Wife.

skowhegan. Me, March 1o.-Deaoon
Tracey, who caused 1 sensation last
June by clipping with 4 young girl from
Smithfield, and who was aiterward ar
rested and pail a fine, is again in the
hands of the police.
He was brought from Wilton. last
night. under arrest ana placed in Jail
here. The charge is adultery and is
brought by his wife. lie viii b. given
Il hearing, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-11
THE PLAGUE At CAPE TOWN.
Twenty two Deaths in 1O2 Cases Trouble
Feared With Maiays.

Cape Town, March 10.-The official re-
ports regarding the progress OF the h,t-
bonic plague in Cape Town since the
outbreak show a total Of - deaths and
lu2 cases.
The Malays gathe red. today, to oppose
the removal Of a Malay who had been
attacked by the disease ana of several
persons who had come into contact with
the victim. The police Were overpowere /
and the persons VIII" bad come into con-
tact with the Malay mace their escape
In the event OF a repetition of this cN-
pc riencc. it viii be necessary To employ
an armed force, SO that trouble is anticI-
Li fed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-11
THE CALIFORNIA TRIP.
Presiden! Will Start in May and Invites Whole
Cabinet 10 Go.

Washington. March 10.--At the cahi-
net meeting, Friday. the President told
his secretaries that thc start for cali
fornia would be made the first week in
May He extended an earnest invita-
ton to the whole cabinet to accom-
pany him.
The purpose Is to make the journey
by leisurely itinerary. dcvoting. per
haps. six weeks to the round trip, in
Guiding the week or more to be spent
in California. The return is to be by
one of the northern routes. with posi-
bly, a visit to Yellowstone park. which
the President has been trying to sec
for several years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-11
BLOOD RED TO YELLOW.
Strange Phenomenon Now Seen Over Sicily
and Southern Italy.

Palermo. Sicily, March LEA strange
phenomenon is now witnessed he:e
Ever since last night a heavy red
cloud has extended over the city, the
Sky being Il dceD red. The rain now
falling resembles drops of c"agulated
blood
This phenomenon, which is called
bloody rain is attributed to dust
from the African deserts. tranSp"i t. /
by the heavy south wind now blowing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-11
IAMalCA'S ULTIMATUM.
EcuadO: Notified 10 Stop Compelling lanai
cans to Wcrh on Railroads.

Kingston. Jam. March l0-The gov
eminent of jamaica, acting on hehaii al
the British government, has sent q
strong protest 10 the Preside mt OF Ecua
dor against the employment of soldiers
to compel thousands of laborers from
Jamaica to work under the Mcdonald
syndicate in the constructing oi the rail
road from GaylQuail 10 quito
The protest is almost an uiIima1iIm. rs
it calls for an immediate discontinuanct
OF the cOerCINc measure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-11
Ciddciord Girl Dies from Burns.

niddcford Me, March 1o--hN' ~
Gagne. the l5-year old girl w" "HS
burned while making molaEse5 '''''H
at Ter home in Persons lane, FRIDAY
morning. died from the shock, S"''''
day afternoon. She was conscious un,''
about an hour before hcE dea'il' ~
funeral was held at 81. Andres emu ''''
today at O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-11
The Coming Spanish Elc :sior .

Madrid, March lo.-At the next coun-
ell Of the ministry the dates for the
Of Parliament ana the gem
eral election will be fixed.
In official circles it is denied that
two bands of Carlists have made their
in Catalonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-11
State Agricultural Sociey's Finances.

Lewiston, Nc. 3laTch 1o.-The an
rual report Of the Maine State Agri-
cultural Society was made public, Sat
urday. The total receipts Of the year,
including "A temporary loan of $500.
were $25.171Gl. and the expenditures
So. 657.l6 The Indebtedness is so 400.
The society holds real estate ana other
nropc1ty valued at $G2,7lS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-11

E,y-Presidert Cleveland and his party
arrived at Back Bay. near Norfolk,
Va. Thursday morning. ana spent the
dav duck hunting. on Friday. the
marty bagged - ducks and "A large
Of other wild fowl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-11
WILL RESIST.
Gen. Hsiarg and Prince Tuan
VIII Not Surrender.
With Joint Force Of 10000 Men They
Will Resist Arrest.
Russia Seems 10 Be Firmly Sctiled-in Occu-
patton CT .anchu.ia.

Shanghai. March 10.-Dispatches
from Ian Chau assert that Gen. Tung
FL Hyiang with 10000 men, and Prince
Tuan with 1G,GGo men. are at Ming Iisu.
prepared to resist arrest.
The China Gazette announces that
Sheng, the TaOtai. has memoraiiZed
the throne in favor of the abolition of
the Likin duties and that all the vice
roys ana governors support him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-11
II Extends TO Southern Italy.

Rome. March 1o.-Thc phenomenon
nov /, be seen in Sicily also extends
over southern Italy. At Rome the sky
is yellow and at Naples rain of sand
has fallen, the heavens being dark red
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-11
Washington Forecast.

Washington. AIAIch Fo.ecart r..
Mcnd"y ana tit =day: Tor New Eng
land. rain ana wa,n-r, Monday: brisk
q" high east tp south winds. Tuc@dny.
proh4hly fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-11
CLOUDY WITH LIGHT RAIN.

Boston, March 1o.-F'ogecast: Non
day, cloudy Wc@ther With light rain;
Il Wy rising temperature. brisE to
high caate.ly Winds, fair Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-11
kr,hur SewaII's Estate. ST OO.OOo.

Bath. Me, March 10.-The inNt'i'o''
of the property of the late Arthur
Sewan, the ship builder, of this Guy -
81 ,40O, 600.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-11

The body of Luther II. Foss. ca. who
dicu. W ednesday. in Lowell of apopleNy,
was taken to Dover, \. H.. Saturday.
Foss formerly resided in Dover. The
body of Daniel J. Donovan. 81 whose
death occurred. Thursday, in Amesbury.
was also brought 10 Dover. Saturday, anu
telN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-11

sI had a running, itching sore atmer,
, ,a"k away the burning and Itching oa .n
stantly, AID quickly effected re' Zee.
cure" C. w. Lenhart. Bowling
q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-11

The Duke and Duchess Of Manches-
tar. arrived. Sunday, ut Tanderagea
castle, Ireland.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-14

f , A trooper doesn't ask much. IT could have taken my blanket and put myself down on reasonably smooth piece of turf under the shade of tree, with the certainty that no enemy would waken me, it would have been sufficient for me. would have slept the sleep of the just or the tired unjust, which is often as good
 drew the old pine box up to the window and sat on it, resolved to listen, now that I was tired of looking. won- dered what had bectsne of Old Put, the man slayer, and tried to discover why I had been such fool as to distrust him even for moment.
 Thus musing, I discovered that the fire had gone out; that I could see noth- ing-in fact, that the room was pitchy dark. opened my eyes. remembering | that all things must be dark to a man 1 dickering fire and the figure of the girl half reclining in the chimney corner. This would never do. I was the whole army-horse, foot, artillery and baggage wagons, commander in chief, colonel, never go to sleep all at once. Iunder- IOOh tO "a1A pAAshly ta1OOAN luC AOOlA LII order to stir my sluggish blood Into watchfu1ness, but that would wake the girl, and I did not want to do such cruel thing. I stopped in front of her and looked at her face attentively. Asleep she did not look at all the spit fire she was awake. Mingled with her beauty now was certain wanness, 8 something that was pathetic, look that appealed to man for protection and strength. After all, she was but 8 girl, and why should I care for the bit ter things she said when probably half the time she said them she was sorry? went back to the window and looked out once more. The besieging army was taking its comfort. The part which had stretched itself on the ground remained stretched, and the part which watched sagged more than ever toward the hori- zontal. It was 8 lazy army, that was evident, and resolved that would set
 it an example of superiority.
 Having made these brave resolutions, I sat down on the stool and leaned my head once more against the wall. not be- cause I was tired and sleepy, but merely that might reserve my strength for a crisis, the most necessary thing in the world for a soldier, every man of ex- perience knowing that an army fights better if it goes into battle we'll fed, we'll clothed and we'll rested. It was 8 good argument, that bore extension, and I closed my eyes tls~:e they, too, might
 haze rest. for they felt weary aud clog:
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-14
Theatrical = = Fraternal
THE LADDER OF LIFE.

Miss Myrtle Edwards, formerly Of this city, is 6 leading member Of the cast of 'The Ladder or Life," which opens three days engagement at the Jacques this evening. The young lady has many friends i'll her former home city who are deeply interested in her progress in the theatrical profession, as was attested by the large audience in evidence last season, when she played a leading role in GillGtte's All the Comforts of Home," at Polls. Miss Edwards has shown considerable aptl- tude for the dramatic art. and as she is well cast in ''The Ladder of Life,
 she is giving an excellent interpreta- ton of her role. Aside, however. from her appearance. The Ladder of Life is an interesting play of ltself, and it is put on with close attention to scenic detail. It should draw large audiences during the engagement.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-14
sHIPBU1L1NGss GOOD YEAR

This year of peace, 1900, has evi- dently been the banner year in Baths Dhtpbuilding history. In merchant tonnage launched 1900 is second to 1882, but the total tonnage launched ls greater this year than ever before. In 1882 we launched 42.OOO tons of vessels all for the merchant marine. This year. as will be seen by the table, we launched thirty-five merchant ves- kels of Al ,t32 tons and in addition the waEships Nevada, Bagley and Barney, as6re4attng B,700 tons displacement, whose troas t1nnage would undoubted-
 mAke the total gross tonnage launch ed In Bath, this year greater than that launched in any. previous twelve lnonths.-Bafh Times.