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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29
Boston Stock Market.
Boston. March IS
New York Produce Market.
Now York. March

New York, March y.
FLOJR-Roccipts, 4l.69l; exports. 522i
sales. 500: market showed firmncsS on
the wheat situation but was quiet: Mimi.
bakers, 4.10T4 40: winter patents 100000.
winter straits. 5.O0T5.15.
WHE:AT-Reccipts. 6S25; sales. 100000.
spot firm: No. > red. 101 elevator; No.
red. 1nSMll1 f h afloat: No. l northern
Duluth. lH1i@ o b afioat; No. hard
Manitoba. nominal o h afioat.
COKN-RccciptS l0S.5IJ; sales, 1oOD fu-
lures, 5000 spot: spot firm; No. >. nominal
elevator and - o atoat; No. yellow,
oATs-Rcceipts, a2o.5oo: exports, 1865:
spot steady; No, >. As; standard white,
az: No. ; White. IS: No. white. 46i2
EEEF-EaSy; family. 110ON1200; mess,
S.-0f.9.tA: packet, 190Oa11W.
LARD-Firm: western steamed, 1.iJ.
PORk-Stcady.
EI-TTER-F'irm: extra fresh creamery,
>: state dairy. 1jm:1
EGGS-Strong: state and Pcnna. nearby
average finest -; state and Penna. iirsts,
49,.
SUGAR-Raw. firm: refined. firm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29
Boston Produce Market.

Boston March IS.
i'LOI-R-Stcady: spring patent 5.5"n6.50
CoJiN-Fiimcr; No. : yellow. 20.
OATS-EaSior: No. , clipped, 80 .@0ol.
MILL FEED-Stcady.
SPRI NG-Bran. 2Wd20J0.
MIXED FEED-22. l0T $50.
cotton SEED MEAL-27.
PORk-Stcady; lM 1850
LAI:D-Stcady: 9@s.
EEIF-Quict; extra loins. 1@.A.
ri MPS AND LOINS-1l@12.
AMIi-Firm; Mol0.
NEAI--Easier: 9n10A.
BI-TTER-Quict; northern. 2id2f4.
CTIEESE-Stcady; new, 1'.m1-E
EGGS-Stcady; fancy, 2O0g2; eastern,
APPLEs-Easy; Baldwins. 2d27!.
POTATOES-Stca Aroostook He
IRONS 93f,J3
SUGAR-IIighcr; 400.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The scaling steamer Walrus arrived at
81. Johns. n. F.. Monday. with l7.00J seals,
of which 200 We're carried on deck. Only
eight ships have 50 far been reported and
ii is feared that the T. others unrcportcd
may have met with poor fortune.
The now steamer ontario of the MGR
chants and Miners Steamship Co. was
launched ut Camden, \. J.. Monday. The
new vessel, which is - feet long. 10 feet
beam and 81 feet deep. will when com
pl"ted cost $E,0,Wo and will ply between
Philadelphia ana savannah
Tho Petit Hlcu ut BRUSSELS. announces
that negotiations which. it SAYS, Will in
all likelihood I've successful, are at pres
mt being carried ON between cotton spin
ncrS OF Belgium. France and Great Bri-
tain, with view to the establishment of
Il syndicate to fight American speculation
II. raw cotton by restricting the output of
manufactured goods.
Air baths are the latest euro suggested
for brain E'DC1iSh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29
A Liquor Raid.

Sheriff Lang. Deputies Dunbar and
h"rhe, and Police Officers Clifford
Dunlap ana Weston raided n frui.
store on Water street, kept by Emilio
Bebc. Monday afternoon. A large
quantity Of liquor was secured. con-
SistinS Of whiskey. beer. sour wine.
hc'f-iron wine. and two kinds of Ja-
maica ginger. Gilt Edge" ana "Maver-
lex" \ hearing on the case will be
held, next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29
Death Of Mrs. c. M, Stevens.

homo ut "a Franklin street. ut II
o'clock, last night, from the effects of
Il shock. She was s. years old ana is
survived by a husband and one son.
The funeral arrangements will be later
announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29
DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
mar3eod3nlos

Washington, D. c.. March &c. 1901
Informa ton has been received at this
Department from Mr. Louis Kaiser. the
Consul of the United States at Mazathan.
Mexico, of the death on the 18th of Feb
ruary, 1901, at Buena Ventura. Mexico, OF
Capt. Francise Wiswell. The legal repre-
sentatives of the deceased can obtain fur
Their information by applying to this De-
partment.
mar29d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29
W1iISi< EY-12S.
ClONER-l0. 10.
New York Cotton Market,

New York. March rs.
Spot closed quiet 40 points decline Mid
ding uplands. 1i.90: do. gulf. 1915. Sales
600 bales.
Galveston firm. Is: Charleston nominal
:; Memphis quiet. IS: New Orleans easy,
i: Mobile steady, les; Savannah quiet
144.
Consolidated-Net receipts for three
DAYS. 19.52S. Exports to Great Britain
11,61S; to France, ~; to the continent,
991J. Stock, 5i1,1S2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29
New York Money Market.

Now York, March =.
Money on call steady at 1AM! per cent.
last loan at ii.
Prime mercantile paper 4l4M3 per cent
Sterling exchange strong with actuaI
business in bankers bills at 1S1.2jGfl 81 3
for demand, and at i.SlGGllI.Sl.tU for Il
days
Posted rates 4.S5fIiSS.
Commercial bills 4.NlslI.
Bar silver Ssh.
Mexican dollars A.
Government bonds firm.
Rl Lnnls S1nalN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29

Mr.. and Mrs. w. +. Steward went to
Clinton. yesterday. where they were call
e: hy the illness of Mr.. Stewards father
ana mother
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29

People are wondering when that
place in the sidewalk, in front of the
Young Drug Co.'S store, is going to be
remedied by having the bricks relaid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29
LOCAL MATTERS.

The degree team of Asylum Lodge,
7. O. o. F., went to Fairfield, Monday,
where they worked the third degree
for the local lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29

Miss Grace Little. who has been
passing a two weeks vacation at her
home in this city, will return, today.
to Canton, where she is teaching school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29

Call W. Steward has a fine position
| teaching in the public schools Of Rock
land, where he went, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29

A full rehearsal Of the Co. VI Min
strels Will take placr ut the Opera
house, tonight. with the orchestra. 1t
is requested that all members be pres
ent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29
MARRIED..

KENNEBEC.
Chira-March IL. Ferdinand H. Mitchell
and Isabelle Haskell. both of China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29

DIR. w. II. Spencer was in Watrrviii"
yesterday. attending the Central Main,
Theological Circle meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29

Charles Green left. Yesterday. for the
West. where he will spend two Or three
months in California.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29

Miss Mae Cole is visiting at her home
in Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29

Miss Mae Burrill has gone t" I.romin-
stcr. Mass. where she has Il position in Il
millinery store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29

| Air baths are the latest cure suggested
| for brain fag among the English.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29

Mrs Daniel OnStott went to Portland
YESTERDAY. to attend a church conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29
SKOWHEGAN.

Miss Mae Cole is visiting at her home
in Fairfield
Miss Eva Goodwin was in WatcrvilIc a
few hours. yesterday.
Ira y. Merton has I. 'irncd from Il bus
mess trip to Washington.
clyde Smith of Idrtland. WAS greeting
friends in town. yesterday.
DR.. W. S. Stinchficld WAS in Lewiston or
professional business. yesterday.
w w. m W Of Norridscwock. was call
ing on tlIrnds in town. Monday.
George Nash ana George Plummcr went
to Oakland. yesterday. on business.
My. Daniel OnStott went to Portland
YESTERDAY. to attend a church conference.
Miss Florence Greene French of Bath
is the guest Of her sister. Miss Lillian
French
Miss Mac Burrill has gone to I.romin-
stcr. Mass, where She has Il position in Il
millinery store.
Charles Green left. yesterday. for the
West. where he will spend two Or three
months in California.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29

Miss Florence Greene French of Bath
is the guest of her sister. Miss Lillian
I'rCnCh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29

Miss Eva Goodwin was in Watcrvillc a
few hours. yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29

DIR. W. S. Stinchficld was in Lewiston O
professional business. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29

Ira \. Merton has I. armed from Il bu.
mess trip to Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29

Clyde Smith of IIdrtland. WAS greeting
friends in town, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29

W. w. IN w of NorridScwock. was call
ing on friends in town. Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-29

George Nash and George Plummcr went
TO Oakland. yesterday on business.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-09
GADSDEN ALDERMEN
PLAY HIDE AND SEEK
No Quorum Present and When Mayor
CoralIed One Man Another
Had Disappeared.

Gadsden, December s. (SpeciaD. There
were warm times at the meeting of the
board of mayor and aldermen which
wound up in no meeting being held at
all. The board is composed of a mayor
and five aldermen and for the past four
months the city has had only four al
dermen, Alderman John ID. Dunlap hav-
ing removed to Central America.
His resignation was received a few
days ago by Mayor Campbell and 1t was
to have been acted on at the regular
monthly meeting, but some of the boys
played a game of hide and seek and the
result is nothing was done. When Mayor
Campbell called the meeting to order.
there were Aldermen Guice. Moore and
Smith, but the mayor desired Alderman
Armstrong present as he wanted full
board to act on the election of sue
cessor to Alderman Dunlap and besides
he wanted to give a detailed report of
his action in reference to the sale of
the bonds for the purpose of erecting
the city hall, so recess was taken while
the absent alderman could be found
While Alderman Armstrong was being
hunted up, Alderman Wade Moore
thought he would go home and did so
and this broke up the meeting as only
two aldermen were left and this was not
a quorum. 1t seems that both sides were
afraid of the other side and for fear
the one that had the majority would
put in some other fellow that would not
be with them they played out of the
meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-09
INFERIOR COURT
MIDDLE THICKENS
MANDAMUs PROCEED
INcs MAY BE CALLED sATUR-
DAY IN THE BIRMINGHAM CITY
coURT-PERsoNAL.

Bessemer. December s.-(speciaL)-The
inferior court muddle is becoming more
interesting every day. 1t is probable
that the mandamus proceedings institute
ed by S. ]. Tillman, against the board of
canvassers of Jefferson county will be
called In the Birmingham city court Sat
urday Mr.. Tillman, who received several
votes for the office of justice of the
peace. Is seeking to compel the canvassers
to certify to his election.
The proceedings brought against Mr..
Tillman by the state to compel him to
give up the books and docket of the
justice of the peace court, over which ne
formerly presided, will be called in the
Bessemer city court on Monday, Deem
Der 10.
Several months ago Mr. Tillman began
a case In the Birmingham city court,
testing the eonstltutionality of the Besse-
mer inferior court. The lower court sus-
tanned his objections and the case was
appealed to the supreme court, where 1t
Is now pending.
Anticipating the unconstitutionality OF
the court act Mr.. Tillman had several
of his friends to vote for him for justice
of the peace, in order that he might oe
commissioned to this office In case the
inferior court is declared unconstitu-
tional The board of canvassers when
canvasslng the returns Of the election
declined to certify to Mr.. Tillmans cleo
ton. Mr. Tillman then appealed to the
court to compel the board to certify to
his election.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-09
STILL URGE THAT
THE FLEET Be SENT
RUSSIAN PAPERS ALL THINK
RoJEsTVENskY SHOULD BE RE.
INFoRcED AT ONCE BY THE
BLACK SEA FLEET.

st. Petersburg, December s.--fhe news
papers headed by the Novoe Vremya are
still urgently pressing the camping in
favor of the Immediate reinforcement of
Admiral Rojestvensky's squadron. The
proposal to send out the Black Sea fleet
meets with popular favor, irrespective of
the diplomatic difficulties In the way, and
in this fashion sentiment is adroitly di-
rected against the foreign office.
Captain Clado who was detached from
Admiral Rojestvensky's squadron In or
der to testify before the international
commission to inquire into the North
sea incident, again returns to the attack
in a letter declaring that the argument
that the withdrawal Of the Black sea
fleet would weaken Russias position in
the near east, is not convincing, Turkey
navy being powerless to threaten Russia,
If even the whole Russian fleet departs.
While Great Britain might buster, he
adds, the opinion is that she really would
act short-sghtedly, If she opposed the
exit of the fleet of Russia, IL she loses
her for eastern POSSESSIONS must seek
an outlet nearer home, either In the Med
iterranean or in the Persian gulf. How,
he inquiries, would Great Britain like a
Russian arsenal, and Russian fleet
within a few hundred miles of Bombay
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-09
HAVE DIFFICULTY
WITH SHRAPNEL
RUSSIAN AMMUNITION USED AT
BATTLE OF sHAkHE FAILED TO
EXPLODE IN MANY CASES,
CAUSING SERIOUS HANDICAP.

Mukden, December S.-The Russians
have experienced much difficulty with
their shrapnel, which should have effec-
tually checked the Japanese attacks dur
ing the battle of Shakhe, but failed in
many cases. Some of the consignments
of shrapnel sent to the front appear to
have been almost worthless, not from
any radical defect in the Russian time
fuse, as that has proved throughout the
war to be a very satisfactory device, but
from poor construction Of the shells.
One instance was particularly noted.
When the correspondent was with Phyle-
memoirs battery, the Japanese infantry
advanced to attack a Russian position
and the battery's range a number Of
times, while crossing a tract of broken
ground. The battery had the range and
sent several shells over the column, all
timed to burst above the ranks. But they
flew harmlessly overhead and buried
themselves in the ground beyond with
out exploding. The time fuse was set for
shorter distance and shorter intervals,
with no better result, only one she'll In
several dozen exploding. The battery
officers statement said they finally used
the shrapnel as solid shot.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-09
M'CLARY WILL Be
MANAGER OF PLANT
GOES TO SHEFFIELD TO TAKE
CHARGE OF STREET RAILWAY,
WATER AND LIGHT COMPANY
THERE.

]. b. McClary, who resigned as mana
ger of the railway department of the
Birmingham Railway Light and Power
company some months ago has accepted
the position Of general manager of the
company in Sheffield. which owns all the
public utilities of that town, Tuscumbia
and Florence
Mr.. McClary will take entire charge
of the various plants of the company on
the fifteenth of this month The company
owns the interurban street railroad which
connects the three cities. The power
plant has Just been completed and the
company owns twelve miles of excellent
track and ten new cars of a large and
improved type
The company furnishes light for all
three of the towns, and this branch of
the plant has also just recently been
built. The company also furnishes wa
ter for Tuscumbia and Sheffield.
Mr.. McClary will continue his business
in Birmingham, which he has built VI
since he severed his connection with thu
railway company, ard will pay occa
sional visits to Birmingham to watch 1t
He will, however, live in Sheffield. TIT
new manager of the Sheffield eompan,
has many friends in Birmingham whc
wish him we'll
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-09
SUIT TO TEST THE
INFERIOR COURT
CoNsTlTUTIoNALlTY OF me
ENsLEY COURT WILL BE TEST
ED ON GROUND Insufficient
PROOF OF ADVERTISEMENT.

Ensley, December 8.-(special.)-A
friendly suit will shortly be eommeneed
to test the constitutionality Of the hnsiey
inferior court. Judge Charles Il. Mandy
judge of the court, has requested Col, W.
W shortridge, Capt. Romaine Boyd and
the Hon. Frank Deedmeyer, all attorneys
OF this city, to institute proceedings test
ing the constitutionality Of the inferior
court act.
It is understood that the grounds on
which the legal procedure will be brought
Will be insufficient proof of advertise
ment. For some time the constitutional
lty OF the court has been questioned, but
SO Tar no legal steps have been taken to
test the act.
The act establishing the Ensley inferior
court was passed by the last legislature
at the time all the other inferior court
acts In the state were passed. The court
was established in %eu Of the three JUS
tees of the peace courts IN this beat and
Judge Charles H. Mandy, one of the jus
tlces OF the peace was elected Judge and
J. A. Bell, one OF the justices, was APP
pointed clerk
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-09
HIGHLAND AVENUE PAVING.
Mayor VIII Sign Contract with Dunn
G. Lallande.

Mayor Drennen has been authorized by
the city council to sign the contract with
Dunn and Lallande and the Nashville
Paving and Roofing company, for paving
Highland avenue from the east curb line
Of Twentieth street to Warsaw street,
with creosoted wooden blocks and btu
minous macadam.
President Ingram of the Nashville Paw
ing and Roofing company is expected
to arrive in Birmingham tomorrow morn
ing from Nashville and his part of the
contract will probably be signed up i'm
mediately 1t Is understood that Dunn
and Lallande are ready to sign the con
tract for creosoted wooden blocks.
City Engineer Julian Kendrick thinks
that active work along Highland avenue
will begin shortly after the first of the
year The curbing for the entire dis
lance is to be set out three feet in width
reducing the driveway six feet The ere
osoted wooden blocks will cost the prop
erty owners 50 per square yard with
ten year guarantee. The bituminou
macadam will cost s1.65 per square yard
with the same guarantee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-09
WEALTHY GAMBLERS FINED.
Garfield and BucklIn Promptly Pay
$1,000 Each.

New York, December S.-Richard A.
Garfield and David Bucltlin, respectively
proprietor and manager of what was said
to be the most exclusive gambling house
In this country. were indicted by the
grand jury yesterday on charge of main
tanning a gambling house at No. East
Forty-fourth street. They were then taken
before Judge Cowing and pleaded guilty
to the indictments. Canfields house is Sit
uated next door to the city's most fash
ionable restaurant and all his patronage
came from the wealthiest men in the city.
For years 1t was impossible to obtain
evidence against him because no one was
admitted to the house except personal
friends of Garfield and Bucklin, or
youched for by one of the regular patrons
of the house. The fight resulting in
yesterdays indictment began several
years ago. Garfield and -5ucklin We're
fined $1,000 each by Judge Cowing. The
recommendation for this action was made
by the district attorney. Both immedi-
ately paid the fine.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-09
PONTTFICAL MASS
WAS CELEBRATED
INSPIRING SCENE At CEREMONY
IN HONOR OF PROCLAMATION
OF DOGMA OF THE IMMAcU-
LATE CONCEPTION.

Rome, December "a pontiheal mass
was celebrated this morning in st. Peters
in honor of the fiftieth anniversary or
the proclamation Of the dogma of the i'm
maculate conception. Outside the cathe-
dral order was maintained by a detach-
ment Of italian troops and with some
difficulty the Papal guards controlled the
vast throngs inside the bascilica where
the blaze Of electric lights was pleasantly
softened by the great size of the building.
The procession which went down to St.
Peters by the grand staircase from the
vatican was imposing in the extreme,
owing to the variety of the uniforms OF
the guards, the richness of the papal
court and purple OF the bishops robes and
the red of the cardinals yestiments,
forming a brilliant setting for the veneer
able white CARRIED figure Of Plus x. AS
the cortege entered st. Peters the choir
sang "Tu Est Peterus." The procession
passed onto the papal altar where Is de-
posted the triple crown.
After the celebration of mass at the
high altar the procession slowly reform
ed and wendell its way to the chapel
choir, where the pontiff, with great emo
ton, presided over the unwilling OF the
statue of the Virgin Of the immaculate
conception, bearing its magnificent new
diamond crown, the gift of the faithful
in all, parts of the world, as homage
to the Virgin. This is the statue which
was crowned by Pope Plus TX at the
time Of the PRONUNCIATION of the dogma
of the immaculate conception.
After the ceremony the procession re-
turned to the vatican, the pope who was
fatigued, going Immediately to his private
apartments. The pontiff looked somewhat
white and worn. The Americans present
including ecclesiastics and those admitted
by ticket numbered S73.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-09
ReoeIvar Makes Statement.

New York. December s.-Receiver Ly-
ons of the oberlin bank which recently
closed Its doors. told a representative of
the Associated Press tonight that he
would leave for Cleveland tomorrow
morning where criminal proceedings will
be taken against Mrs. Chadwick Asked
If any communication had been held
with Mr. Carnegie. he admitted that GER
tain communication had passed. Mr.. Ly-
ons refused to go further into the case
saying that any statement would come
from Cleveland. The Associated Press
learned on the best authority, however
that in the communication today. be-
tween Mr.. Carnegie and representatives
of the Oberlin bank, Mr.. Carnegie denied
that he had signed the notes which have
figured In the case as the Carnegie notes,
and denies that he ever saw and knew
Mrs. Chadwick.
The same authority said that criminal
proceedings would be taken on the charge
Of forgery. Probably a number of war;
rants will be served on the charge of
forgery based on the Carnegie notes and
some other papers given as security for
loans.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-09
Our Fighting Strength At Sea.

Twenty years ago the United States
navy was unmatched by the navies of
several of the little South American re-
publics. At the present time, excluding
Russia and Japan, whose effective naval
strength is not accurately known, the
United States ranks fourth among the
nations of the world; and as soon as the
vessels now building are completed, we
will have a fighting strength at sea SUI
perior to that of every other country
save England and France. This phennm-
email growth of our navy Is discussed by
Mr.. w. S. Meriwether In an article in the
current Harper's Weekly, in which he de-
scribes the various types of warships
which we are now building, and outlines
some important lessons in naval con-
struction which have been taught by the
war in the east