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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03
IInrnin md the Mnle-.

Senator Depcw. of New York. whe
has carried his prestige as 4 raconiew
into the Upper House Of Congress re-.
latcs hitherto untold story about
President Lincoln. IL is apropos OF the
demand FOR an immediate strengthen.
ing of the United states Navy
IL remember" said the millionaire
New Yorker on the door of the sen
ate. being In the Executive Mans.s
at one time and In Mr.. Lincoln's otiee
when telegram was handed TO hin
which gave the information that 9
hri-alicr general through foo.shheS'
of an extreme sort. had been capture,
down in Virginia. In bis command was
long train OF rack wagons ana mules
Nr. Lincoln read the dispatca. Ih'i
hc took up his pen and said
with that pen | can make a IRA
sadlcr general iu a minute. but | can
mo-; rcplace those mules" "-liaspci':
I Weekly.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03
Had No Fear cf MN.

OF an expedition into the interior
Of Alaska Mr. HanOury writes: We
took enough meat 20 last us several
days and proceeded down the river
meeting the sam. day several musk
oxen. one remained close 20 Us while
we were pitching the tent in the eve
ming. As he did not appear disposed
70 move on ! took my camera and ap-
preached within about thirty Yards,
when / snapshotted him. tie re-
maincd feeding on the Willis. sol
went still nearer He showed 10
signs Cf fear but ! did, for ! carried
no arms. ascended a small knoll
below which he was feeding and thus
got within a few yaris Of him and
snapshotted him again. then wished
for another shot in a different posi-
ticn, so / threw a piece Of rack at
him, which only produced an angry
shake Of the head | threw several
other missiles, but he only stood,
aneirly shaking his head, paving the
ground and making his low cultural
grunt"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03
THE CEyLoN PEAEL FISHERIES

In the Island of CCylon an interest
Ing industry is the pearl fishery, ana
the preparations made for carrying II
on during the calmCst periods OF the
northeast monsoon. During the period
named the wind blows of the land
during the night and oil the sea during
the day, enabling the fleet OF hshinS
boats TO reach the pearl banks py
daylight on each morning, returning
with their cargocs shortly after noon.
The boats are divided into two fleets
ono nyinc red flags. the other blue
and these go out 10 their work on al
tcrnate days.
The process OF lifting the oysters
by the divers is as follows.
Seated on the edge of the boats
side. over which n heavy stone made
fast 10 rope is hung ready 10 be
dropped At moments notice. the diver
placcs one foot on either side of the
stone and grasps the rope with one
hand. while his other hand scl2cs an
other rope which Is made fast TO a net.
ON n signal gwen 10y the diver the
stone is showed of the guuwOlc of the
boat ard sinks rapidly 10 the bottom.
carrying the diver with H. Throwing
himself flat ON the bottom, and re-
seving his net Of the stone. which is
az once drawn up ready for another
plunge. the diver with his right hand
,athcrs into the net with rap,lity as
many q the oysters as are within his
reach. until az the expiration of half
minute or little more, he pulls
the suspended rope which Is Gcid ir
the hands of a haatmau .u tie boat
who az once gives 10 sudden icrb
Upward. thus giving the diver sufficient
Impetus 10 regain ;hc surface rapidly
Instances have been known OF diver,
remaining under water a full minute
nr even longer. hut these are rare. aul
divers who have good season fOi
work before them 90 not care to over
tax their stayiIg covers by such fCats
As il is. the good diver Ike Other GOO,
people. dies young. living seldom be
yond nfty years of age The dive
could make his descent without IN,
aid Of the stone. but at the sacrifc,
OF rapidity.
As soon as the boats rcacn the shor,
their contents are removed by the boat
men and deposited va sheds or "koi
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03

ter Of an inch wide and another three
inches long and half an inch wide.
Cut out two circles, one an inch in
diameter and the other an inch and
thrce-quartcrs in diameter And I'M
ally two triangles an inch and a quar-
ter and two inches and quarter at
the base. The more colOrs YOU have
on these pieces the more combinations
in mosaic you can make; and If you
wish you may add to them by making
other circles, etc Of various sizes.
If you have made the parts well, cut
ting the edges perfectly, the pieces
will fit together exactly, and all kinds
of pretty and amusing figures can be
made on the table or floor OF the play
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03
TILE MOST FAMOUs CAT.

Probably the most famous cat in the
world is the handsome jet-black crea.
turc known as White Heather, which
was saved as kitten from the wreck
Of the Elbc, which went down some
years ago In southampton Water. Ills
first public appearance was in the
hands Of the only woman rescued from
the sinking vessel and she brought him
TO the bazaar held in aid Of the orphans
ana widows Of the sailors drowned
Lots were drawn for him, the tickets
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03
Outside HER RANGE.

what Go you think. Mrs. Highmus.
II may ask" said the reporter. put
ting it,as dclicatcly as he could. 'as
to this question whether or not a vo-
man should press hey husbands trou-
scrs?'
THAT Is n matter that does not in
,crcst me personally" responded the
l,cnified dame. Il consider IL purely
an academic question. Chicago Tr.'
llne
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03
SLUMBER STREET.

Visions delightful, happy and gay, -st
OF wonderful toys and merry play;
Fanciful pictures OF rare delight,
bright
Oh! these are the dreams the children
meet
Who travel each night to Slumber street.
Oh, scores upon scores Of weary heads
Peacefully resting in miles Of beds
Each pair Of eyelds is closed up tight,
And each pair OF eyes ~ had from sight.
Resting bodies and tired little feet,
This is the business Of Slumber street.
-Boaton Transcript.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03
Nnued-"Ahont ten days." 4"
HER REPROOF

did I understand you to say you
courted investigation" said MIR Graf
ton Grabb's wife.
YES" was the answer.
well. IL IS very unfortunate
phrase. Everybody who 'f1Hs read any
thing from the classic poets TO a sea
side novel knows that a man doesn't
mean half he says when he's court
lng. Washington Star.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03
THE GAME or MosAICs.

Here II game that gives one an
opportunity to exercise ingenuity and
taste.
Get some stlff cardboard, the kind
that has one color on one side and
another on the back. II you want
to use cardboard taken from old paste
board boxes, color the sides with water
colors Then cut out two squares.
one an inch square. the other an inch
and thrce-quarters. Cut one oblong
an inch and q half long ana One.quar'
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03
\ Vegetarian Deg.

IoncsvHle. III. rcvels in the posses
slon OF a vegetarian dog His idea Of
SQUARE meal j. sutiicicncy OF corn
robs. lie absolutely refuses. we read.
TO touch flesh OF any kind. tbs has
sot about among the local tramps, and
las given them great satisfaction. The
souse of the dogs owner has become
heir favorite pull-up.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03
WHERE THE BLAME LIES.

cone half of the world doesn't know
low the ether half lives, you know"
We'll" she answered. Its the ig
aorant half's fault. Everybody has n
.hauce to go around and find out when
he for rent signs are put up'-Chi-
ego Record Herald.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03
A CAuT1OTS YOUTH.

Bobby, your father wants to see
you
The boy looked dubious.
"Do / want to see him." he asked.
How should | know
You ought to be able TO tell by the
look in his eye. Chicago Post
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03

]. . Hood, Justice OF the Peace, Crosby,
Miss, makes the following statement Il
can certify that One Minute Cough Cure
will do all that is claimed for it. My wife
could not get her breath and the Are: dose
my whole family" II acts Immediately
and cures coughs, colds, Group, grippe,
bronchitis, asthma and all throat and lung
troubles T. K. Parker, Olneyville, Cen.
teroale Pharmacy, Centerdale.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03

On, miles and miles OF beds IN a row,
Acres of coverlets white as snow,
Pillows and pillows, and sheets galore,
Blankets and quilts by the hundred score
All! these are the sights that each night
greet
The children who 60 to Slumber street.
Hush-a-byes, hush-a-byes, soft and low;
Rhythmical murmurs, both fast and slow;
Dtties and hymn tunes, and ballads
rare;
Melodies gay, and with plaintive air;
Lullabies tender and soft and sweet
This is the music Of Slumber street.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03

room. A few of the funniest comhina-
tions are shown here but you will be
able to make all kinds of things Tor
Yourselves, houses churches. ladders
lanterns. wagons, forts ana boats. 1t
would bc good practice to try to copy
some pretty picture from a newspaper
or magazine with mosaic cardE'ard'
and pcrhaps YOU will he a great maker
of iulaid work some dayN
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03

The "chromophonc' was exhibited
recently to an invited audience in a
London theatre. 1t combines the cine
matograph and gramophonc. Conyer-
sations and vocal or Instrumental
music. syuchronlzcd with the move
mcuts of the figures, accompany the
pictures.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03
SMALL LOSS.

"I'll trouble you to hand over your
watch" said the courteous footpad.
no trouble at all, assure you"
returned the equally courteous citizen.
ITS one Of those dollar watches that's
guaranteed to run one year, and the
years up. p."-Iudianapolis Sun.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03
CONCLESINE-

Hojack-"You don't really imagine
hat girls actually propose sometimes,
10 youf"
Tomdik-"Wcu. all | know is that
dis is leap year, and some Of the girls
are getting married who never got
married before. "-Puch.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03
As II GOES.

And what are you giving up this
LcntT asked Miss Wcstends
"Oh, the usual thing" replied the
Broadway belle, Ito attain the great
est amount of devotion by the line of
east Inconvenience" Baltimore
News.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03
HOPELESS.

whats the matter, old chap"
Feeling miserable Saw double all
asst night"
Never mind. Youll be all right in
little while"
NO. won't It's real case OF
twins. Detroit Free Press.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03

Mrs. Flatleich-"I was surprised to
hear that you didn't keep a girl. Why
IS itf"
Mrs. Suburbs-"I don't know, I'm
sure. hire enough o: them, but they
simply refuse to Chicago News.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03
NOT FULL FLEDGED.

Miss Girlcy-"Yes, my fance IS
studying law"
Her Aunt-"Ah, a professional man.
Miss Girlcy-"Weil-er-he hopes TO
be. He's only an amateur now
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03
4 PRECAUTION.

Mrs. Ncwcd "a bride of six weeks
"And how long will you be away, dear
ostf"
Ncwed-"About ten days
Mrs. NewCd-"Wcll. | think III
learn TO cook while you are absent"
Newed-"Thats good idea. And
IN take the dog over and leave him
with one of the neighbors. Chicago
News.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03
FROM VOLUME ONE.

"Tow well George Bellinger talked
about Berlin and Bavaria last nightT
Yes. he's buying an encyclopaedia
on instalmeuts. uts."-Cleyeisnd Plain
Dealer.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03
NOT TO BLAME.

Mother-"Do you think it right, my
dear. to receive attention from all these
married menT
Daughter-"But, mamma, / like them
all equally well"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03
TIIE PROBLEM.

Walkerlong-"What kind Of a show
awe YOU got this season.
Tictredder-"Oh, it's a problem play.
Walkcrlong What the problem"
Tietredder-"As to whether we get
,ur salaries or moi. Pittsburg Post.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03

The hottest place on earth is SAID
10 be the Uval Islands, which lie of
the southwest coast of Persia. The
mean temperature there Is ninety
nine. Ia July, August and September
the midnight temperature * often 100.
and at y. m. it is 40 in the shade.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03

I'm the United states there are nn'
ward Of 2OO0O.ocO families aud ai
least 100000 places OF business. max
iug total Of 25,coOOOo opportunities
10 place telephones.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03
WHENCE THEIR CHEsTINEss.

Jaggles-"Writers of the present day
often assert that they are better edu-
Gated than their predecessors. DO you
know on what ground they base their
clamSf'
Wagglcs-"Pcrhaps it's on account
Of Chauccr's spelling and Shakes
pearc's handwriting"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03

More than 10000 people in Massa-
.husctts are dependent upon the cot.
ON mills for their livins.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03
sc|Ei(E'&NE3lRA9!vcs
5f 2v

The reach Of the scarchlieht for prac-
tical use 10 200 yards, but torpedoes
can be used effectively from 1900 to
1000 yards.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03

The Railway Exchange building. Just
completed in Chicago. has odice room
for JOOu persons
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03
Ole Fanny
Tide of
Life.

WHERE SHE WAS DEFICIENT.
Ny wife can shoot a flying bird,
Can crlt.cIse book, -
Can sing a song and row boat,
But Oh she cannot cook.
What 10 Lat.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03

The highest temperature observed
at any place in the British Empire
during 1902 was III degrees, at Trim
idad. The highest shade temperature
was 1lt.Ol degrees, at Adelaide, IN
February. The wcttcst spot was Col
omho. where III inches of rain fell.
| The cloudicst place was London; ana
the highest average temperature re
corded was at Madras.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03

IN his report Of the Palestine eXplora-
ton Mr.. Acliroyd says the saItncss or
the Dead Sea cannot be fully explained
by the accumulation of salt from Palcs-
tine rocks o-by its originally being an
arm of the Red Sea. He claims that
evidence shows that ii is largely from
the atmospheric transportation of SAT-
from thC Mediterranean.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03
III MEYER'S
Wholesale and BOt=
tling Department.

Feigenspans xxx p. o. " Amber
Ales and pOrters, Narragansett Select,
Molter's Extra, j. Rupperts y. \. and
Piel Bros Layers in bottles, delivered
TO families.
All our Beers are bottled with the
latest improved bottling machine and
are iirst-class in every respect Prices
reasonable.
Pure California Wines from 81 per
gallon and upwards.
Lawrence's Medford Rum 81 per gal
Ian and upwards.
New England Rum S1.50 per gallon.
WEiskies, Gin, Rum and Brandy,
both domestic and imported.
$40 Hartford Avenue, Olneyyille, r. l.
Telephone, 10 West.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03

The recent visit of British cotton
SINNERS 10 thc United States has al
ready resulted in the adoption OF the
American automatic loom in several
of the largest English mills. Other
American inventions for facilitating
weaving operations are being tried
Some of them encounter opposition
from the workmcn. who are relieved by
the new machinery from duties when
they formerly performed by hand.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03

Mr.. II. W. Conn the hactcriolociSt
Of Storrs. Conn. says that while mix
at seventy degrees Fahrophcit may
not keep longer than foriy-cight hours.
at fifty degrees Fahrenheit Il may not
curdle for two weeks At fifty de
crccs the ordinary milk organisms tn.
crease very slowly: hut ON the other
hand. the putrcfactiye bacteria con
tinuc TO develop rapidly. ana while
they may not sour the milk. neverthe
less they make IL unwhclcsome. For
this reason MIR Conn says that mllb
which has been kept sweet 10y low
temperature should be viewed will
suspicion.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03

A now Arctic expedition Is proposed
hy the ST. Petersburg rGysIco-thcm'
icaI Society 10 make observations OF
solar variation and atmospheric refrac'
ton. Of cloud movements and OF at
mospheric electricity in connection
with the extinction Of ultraviolet
light: 10 determine the phenomena OF
terrestrial magnetism and of electric
currents in the ocean, and to make
chemical analysis of the compositoh
OF the air and water and the polar ice.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03

4 prominent naturalist asserts that'
of all the fcathcrcd tribe. the friGate
bird can fly the longest without resting
lie has known one to fly for whole
week. night aud day, without rcpose.
The frigatc bird can feed, collect ma
tcrials for It's nest and even sleep on
the wing. The spread of the frigate
birds wings is very great. and 1t can
ay nj the rate of uincty-siN miles an
hour without seeming 10 dap its wings
very much.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-06-03

The Russian naval authorities are
now, the Petroleum World says, grave
IN occupied with the question of fuel
supplies. II is acknowledged by au'
thortics that coal cannot be stocked
fo, moro than year at the outside
If IL is kept longer II dcterioratcs ana
crumr,cs into dust when II ceases 10
bc suitable as a fuel for steamers. The
Russian Government pays enormous
sums i'm time of peace for the renewal
OF stocks. There is no serious dctcrior.
alton i'm the case of oil when IL is prop.
crly stored: &, can bc kept In iron tanhs
| for an indefinite period.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-15

Mr.. George F. Tibbitts, interstate
secretary Of the y. NJ. c. A. is in the
city to-day.
7. E. Haney, Of Wheeling, is visitor
in the city. 20
Don't forget 10 visit the great closing
out sale at Will Nrsbaum. Jan.l4,tf.
A. L. Husterd, of sardis, was busi.
ness visitor here Friday afternoon.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-15
The BOggsss Undertaking Co.
Undertakes and Embalmers.

Once and Parlors, ls4 West Main st.
Open day and night. Night calls
promptly attended 60. Hume / b mes:
Office, S15; residences, 323 and 3U7,
Nov. % tf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-15
WALKED
DELIBERATELY OUT OF THE CITY
JAIL DID vERNA JONES AND
HER COMPANION.
HAD THE KEY TO THE BACK DOOR
PASSED TO HER AND THE
REST WAS SIMPLE.
Two Coffee colored Doves "Flew the
Coop" at the City Prison Thursday
Evening-verna Jones Gets
Back to the City.

There was jail delivery at the cit,
building Thursday evening of an unusua
nature. Two coiored girls had a KEY
passed to them and they unlocked a Jool
and deliberately walked out OF the place
Sweet Verna JONES'" colored dam
sci, who has figured considerably IN DO
lice court, and Gusta Barnett. another
colored girl, were arrested by the polio,
for assembling for the purpose of pros
titution on West Main street. The Of
ficers placed the young women in Jail
They were locked up in the Jail room
but were put in the corridor outside OF
the regular cells.
About half past six o'clock Thursday
evening the room in front of the iail
room was deserted by the coppers and
two colored fellows came in ard lounged
around.
The key to the back door of The jail
was hanging in its accustomed place and
these two colored fellows got it and
tried to get it to the colorcd girls. They
went around to the back door, pushed
the transom open with long stick and
threw the key over to verua.
Then all that vena AMI her clum mad
to do was simply to nnloel; the back
door, walk out and return the key to its
place. When the officers returned they
found that the two coffee colored doves
had SLEW the coop"
yerna Jones was sent out of town
some time ago by Mayor Grille and for
a while at least she did really 80 and
SAY. 1t seems, however, that yerna
could not find any place equal to chat
Of dear old Clurlssburg AMI she wandered
back again. But the differs say that
yerna viii have to behave herself bet
ter than she did before she left if she
expects to remain in the city very long.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-15

Mrs. II. W. Armstrong. Oh Redwood,
Is a Traders hotel guest.
Mems rubbers, 80 cents at win Nus
baln's, Jan.l4,tf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-15

You can't afford TO miss the great sale
Of clothing, shoes and rnbbers ait Win
Nu5baum's. Jan.l4tf
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-15

/
Friday from Lost Creek.
's''us'ns attorney W. R Brown
West Union.
p,A, -.
baum's.. Jan.l4t i,
,,,.,.
e.,innston attending circuit court.
H., IN,
-. -. Ae'' u 'afVisvi'ie' was in the
; ,.,,.,,+,.4 49,,
-. ' oaig''iiis ever offered in
baum's. Jan.l4,tf.
samuel co;n 49,, 49,.
,,r fram St 80 "''s 'is''or mere FRI
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-15
ULTIMATION
PRESENTED BY THE FRENCH GOV.
EMINENT TO THE VATICAN
AT ROME.
Selections BY That Government of Bish.
ops for Vacant French Sees Must
Be Accepted By Pope, or
Trouble Will Follow.

Rome, Jan. 1.-the French govern
aent has presented 10 the Vatican a
note IN the nature OF an ultimatum, re
sarding the appointment Of bishops to
five vacant French secs, saying thai the
Pope must approve the selections OF the
French Government, or they be onnounc
Ell officially without the appreciation Of
The Holy See. The Papnl nuncio will be
asked to leave Paris and The clergy WI
be forbidden to collect Peters pence in
the churches.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-15
AMENDME
TO TREATY
In the Panama Matter to Protect shipp-
ing Interests of this Country Adopt
ed By Senate Committee.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Washington, Jan. l5-The Senate com.
inittee on foreign relations to-day adol,t-
ed and amendment to the Panama Canal
treaty giving to the United States par.
tial jurisdiction over the harbors Of C5l-
on and Panama, in order 10 protect the
shipping interests of this country. The
Republican members of the COMMITTEES
favor some minor amendments, so as to
make il necessary for the treaty to be
ra.ified by the constitutional convention
or the established government of Pana-
ma and thus dispose of the contention
by Democrats that the treaty was not
ratified by tangible government.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-01-15
BIDDERS
FOR SHIPS
Have Their Figures Examined For Con.
struction of the Idaho and Missis-
sippi-several Bids Opened.

Washington, Jan. l5-Bids for the con
ssruction OF two 1900 ton battlesaips-
Idaho and Mississippi were opened to-
day, cramp & Sons, OF Philadelphia,
bid for one vessel, to be launched in 80
months, Ss,2ooOOO. or the two vessels,
one to be completed in IS months anl
the other in 40 months, 5000 800 each.
Other bidders We're for one vessel each.
Newport News Co., sS,lG0,OOO, 81 month.
Maryland Steel Co.. sS,472 90, AZ months;
Quincy Massachusetts Company, $S,46S
Gpc, y months; New York Company.
Camden, y. j.. $s,5OO,OOO. ~ months.