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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-05-13
INDIANA is FOR
JUDGE PARKER
Delegates Instructed BY Demo
cratic Convention.
HEARST FOLLOWING SMALL
STIRRING ADDRESS OF CHAIR
MAN SMITH

E INDIANAPOLIS, Ind May 12-Ths
most interesting Democratic state
convention since 1882, when Cleve-
land and Isaac ?. Gray contested for
control Of the Indiana delegation TO the
national convention, was held today.
The sole purpose Of the convention was
TO elect delegates to the national con-
yentiOn. the state convention for the
nomination of candidates for state
Office having been called FOR July Do
when the delegates that were in Che
convention today viii return A plat
form viii then be adopted.
The feeling Of the delegates was iu-
tense when the convention opened TO-
day The Hearst followers had been
wrought TO a high pitch OF determine
Jion by r0using addresses beEureaal-
I'm The ClaypOol hotel assembly room HE
Rev. sam small OF Georgia and G.. a.
Windle of Chicago. Rev. small advised
against voting for Parker iE he were
nominated.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-05-13
MILLIONS LOST.
'Bzy is One of the Finest Deep Water
Harbors on the Pacific.

81. Petersburg, May - G;l6 p. mo-
NiCeroy Aiex.em has telegraphed TO the
car announcing that the Russians
nave blown mp the docks and piers at
Pert Danny Lao Tuug peninsula. pre-
rumabiy To- render more difficult Jam
csc landing az that point
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-05-13

Fort Daiuy. on TalieuWan bay. on
tce east coast of the Lao Tung peuiu-
ai.a, was intended by Russia 90 be- the
e-irf commercial emporium 1f us east-
cl dominlous- An edict providing for
i- construction was ISSUED bE the Rus
san emperor July 80. 1899 and Port
Daiuy fully equipped with All modern
pr5FementS. docks, warehouses and
l-iroad facilities. was opened - come
Irerce in December. 1901
TslieuWau bay Is enc of Tie finest
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-05-13

Continued on Page 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-01
Washington Students at Harvard.

The Harvard University Register. recent
ly issued, shows $685. students registered,
including the following from Washington
Romeo G. Carroll. Charles w. Dali, Spencer
p. Dickinson, Haley G. Douglass, Donald
Parson, George R. ]. Boggs, George ely
mer, Charles B. Darwin, Franklin II. Ellis,
Philip s. Hichborn. Arthur J. Kari, Alex
ander r. Magruder, Ferdinand Q. Morton,
Harold A. Osgood, Herbert E. Winiock,
James d. Cassels, John P. Fl. Chandler.
Chester NJ. Clark. Arthur B. Green, Edwin
F. Tyson, James V. Dgnowity, jr 'rheo-
dore B. Fay, Amos L. Hopkins, Wallace
ST. c. Jones. Henry c. May, Waller P,
Sanger. William NJ Wright, jr.; Charles A,
Barnard. James M. Carlisle. Robert II.
Ewell Chauncey c. Hackett. Robert w.
Gunnell, Charles A. Crawford. George D.
Deshon. In summer school: Georgiana Il.
Simpson, Harry L. Colestock, Mary d.
Spiers. Ethel w. Tracy, Lucy A. Turner,
Josephine LeB. Gray. Frances S. Hay,
Flora Freyhold. Anna B. Neumeyer. Amelia
Rakemann. Ethel M. Bailey Mrs. Bell
Reed, Charles Hart, Cora H. Pimper. Har-
riet G. Jones, Edna R. Voss, John D. Min
nick, George H. Murray Irene O. Young,
Marian A Gray and Alice Littlejoh1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-01
v. Baldwin Johnson's New Coal Office,
612 9th st. Don't be deceived by cheap coal
advertisement.
Anacostia and Vicinity,

The annual New Year eve ball for the pa
tents of ST. Elizabeth's Asylum for the In
sane took place last night IN the main din
ing hall. The local orchestra rendered the
music and dismissal was made in time to
hear the outside greetings to the New Year
The Evening Star calendars were greatly
appreciated in Anacostia and there was
difficulty in supplying the demand. The
newsboys delivering them this morning
were besought on all sides to dispose of
them at their own price. When the boys
reached the subscribers doors with the New
Year greeting they found the amount
placed in their hands in most cases, to be
larger than usual on account of the artistic
production that they had to offer.
The policemen OF the Anacostia station
were remembered today with large and
handsomely decorated New Year cake, bear
ing an expression of the compliments of the
season from Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Steinle of
Monroe street Anacostia.
The members of the chemical fire engine
company at Congress Heights have been
presented with a number OF gray squirrels
for pets by Mr.. Arthur Randle. The fire.
men have made little woodland retreat in
the rear of the engine building as a home
for their pets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-01
Benefit Of Kings Daughters.

a select concert for the benefit of Third
Circle. Kings Daughters. was given at
Carroll Institute Wednesday evening An
elaborate program was prepared and rem
dered under the direction of Mr.. Edwin
Hart of the Columbia Conservatory of Mu-
sic, consisting mostly of professional talent
The following numbers were given: Over
ture. selections from Robins comic opera,
Jacinta, Columbia Orchestra; mandolin Sc
lection, Nordica Club, Walter ]. Holt, d.
rector; recitation. so Was l." Miss Jessie
NJ Gray; violin solo. "Nashional Fantasia -
Mrs. Cross, accompanist. Miss Ethel Pat
tee; vocal solo, Anchored" Watson Mr..
James Graves; plano solo. "Rondo Capric-
cioso, Mendelssohn, Miss Ethel Pattee;
cello solo. selected. Mr.. Dore Wolfsteiner;
cornet solo. Shuberts serenade, DR.. W. L.
Dinenderfer: mandolin selection, Nordica
Club: recitation, "Mollie," Miss Jessie NJ
Gray.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-01
s1LBERBERG HIS REAL NAME.
Man Arrested Here as Carlisle Alleged
to Have Made Confession.

Information from Minneapolis, Mimi. is
to the effect that the real name of j. j..
Carlisle" whose recent arrest here attract
ed considerable attention, is Harry SLIDER
berg. He says he was born in Atlanta,
Ga, in 1870. and while boy aided his
brother in managing a number of stores
that had been established by his father. He
attributes his downfall to speculation and
gambling.
1t is reported that Slberberg has made a
confession that is little short of remark
able. His first real crime. he explains. was
committed in Mexico. where he secured
$4,000 by swindling operations. Silberberg
tells of several trips abroad, of travelling
through India, of marrying several wealthy
and accomplished women. of obtaining
money by using the name of prominent for
eigners. and of serving Governor Thomas
and Senator Clark of Montana.
Governor Thomas is quoted as saying OF
Silberberg:
Il remember the fellow-as cheap a =
cent fraud as ever lodged Jail. He was an
ambitious and gigantic liar, but clumsy. II
his whole story has no more truth in 1t than
has the part treating of his brief career in
Colorado it Is 80 per cent lie"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-01
MEXICAN WAR VETERAN DEAD.
John Barnett Harrison Passes Away
After Brief Illness.

John Barnett Harrison one of the oldest
and best-known residents of this city, died
at the residence of his brotherinlaw, Geo.
w. Dutton, 1881 11h street, at an early
hour this morning, after an illness of but
five days Mr. Harrison was born in this
city May II, 1918, the eldest child of the
late Robert Moore and Susan Hardness
Harrison who were natives of Maryland
He was Mexican war veteran, serving as
sergeant in the District of Columbia Wolff
geurs throughout the war with Mexico.
Mr.. Harrison was regarded man of
the highest integrity, one who enjoyed to a
remarkably high degree the respect of every
one, and one whose generous and self sacrt-
icing devotion will long be remembered
Mr.. Harrison lived in this city all his life
and was regarded authority in mat
tiers relating to its history. He was won
derfully well preserved man. possessing
unusual activity of body and mind up to
the end.
The funeral will take place from the resi-
dence of Mr.. Dutton, with whose family he
had resided for the past forty years, and
the remains will be laid to rest in Oak Hill
cemetery. The arrangements for the OBJ
sequies have not been completed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-01
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.
Hundredth Anniversary Of the Firm of
Lutz & Co

The firm of Lutz & Co.. saddlers harness
makers and trunk dealers. celebrates its
hundredth anniversary today. Established
in Georgetown. in 1904. when the city was in
It's infancy. and when business was conduct
ed along lines considered primitive by to-
days standards this firm combated all OPP
position. grew in favor and in 1855. owing
to vast increase in business. moved to its
present location. 497 Pennsylvania avenue.
During the civil war the house of Lutz was
recognized headquarters for army sup
plies and equipments. After the war ex-
elusive attention was devoted to local bust
ness. and on the books will be found enroll
ed the names of every President from John
Adams to Roosevelt. cabinet members, am
bassadors and diplomats whose names are
recorded in history.
The founders of this establishment have
long since passed away. The business is
now In the hands of Messrs. H. o. Plugge,
A. G. Gross and F. A. Lutz jr. Mr.. Plugge,
the managing member of the firm, has been
Identified with the house for many years.
and is recognized an expert on harness
and leather goods. Mr.. Gross is a practical
harness maker and oversees that branch,
while Mr.. Iutz has charge of the trunk and
leather goods departments He has inherit
ed the sterling qualities and business ability
that has made the name of Iutz famous.
Inc nrm is being congratulated on it's CEN
tenn1al anniversary and has the best wishes
or its many hundreds of friends
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-01
Court-Martial Sentences Approved.

Private Guy z. Walker. Company A, Sig
nal Corps, having been tried by general
court-martal convened at Signal Corps
Post, Fort Myer. Va, and found guilty Of
conduct prejudicial to good order and mill
tary discipline, was sentenced to be con-
fined at hard labor, under charge of the
post guard, for one month, and to forfeit
$40 Of his pay. The sentence has been ap-
proved and will be executed at the station
of his company.
Private Claude f. Wright. 10Th Com
pany. Coast Artillery, having been tried by
a general court-martial convened at Fort
Washington, Md. and found guilty of de-
sertion and of embeZZlement to the preju-
dice of good order and military discipline,
was sentenced to be dishonorably dis
charged the service of the United States,
forfeiting all pay and allowances due him,
and to be confined at hard labor at such
places as the reviewing authority may di-
rect for the period of two years. The SEN
tence was approved by General Corbn.
commanding the department Of the east,
but the confinement adjudged was reduced
to eighteen months Fort Columbus N Y,
was designated as the place of confinement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-01
DEATH OF COL. OWEN.
Civil Engineer, U. s. A., the Victim of
Apoplexy,

Colonel William H. Owen, civil engineer in
the quartermasters department Of the ar
my, died of apoplexy yesterday at his resi-
dence 1880 Fl street. Funeral services will
be held at the family residence tomorrow
afternoon, and the remains will be buried
in the Arlington National cemetery Chap
lain Pierce OF Fort Myer will conduct the
services
Colonel Owen belonged to a well-known
Maine family and graduated at Bowdoin
College. He entered the army at the out
break of the civil war. He served on the
STATS Of Generals Sedgwick, Sickles and
Warren, and rose to the rank Of colonel At
the close of the war he resumed his profess
sion of civil engineering and assisted In
the construction of the Northern Pacific
railroad He then made his home in Texas,
coming to Washington about fifteen years
ago, when he was appointed civil engineer
In the quartermaster generals office.
Col. Owen was a member of the Cosmos
Club and of the Loyal Legion of this city
He leaves widow. who was Miss Caroline
Roser of Savannah Ga, and a brother, Dr.
Frederick w. Owen. of Morristown N j.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-01
WEEDS MRa KENADAY.
The Identity e Jadge Hare's Bride Es-
Established.

The identity Of the bride of Judge Elias
Hare of Texas was yesterday established,
being Mrs Mary Louise Kenaday of 2Oo6
G street northwest. the wealthy widow of a
Mexican war veteran. The marriage did not
take place untih yesterday. Mrs. Kenaday
has large circle Of friends in this city,
to none of whom .rhad she confided the
fact that she was tB become Mrs. Hare.
Judge Hare ann ME-. Kenaday were intro
duced to one another by her late husband.
Mr.. Alexander NJ ,Kenaday. Mr.. Kenaday
and Judge Hare had.b been warm friends for
some time before TIN latter met his friend s
wife. Mr.. Kenadayswas in Washington on
business connected with the pensioning of
Mexican war veterans, and after the bill
making such provision was passed by Con-
gress he took up MS residence here. He
died at about the time Judge Hare came
here to Congress, leaving his widow a COM
Portable fortune.
Judge Hare has been a frequent visitor
at the kenaday home, but no one suspected
that he had matrimonial Intentions Mrs
kenaday informed her friends yesterday
morning that she would leave the city at II
O'Clock to go to Baltimore, where she ex-
pected to become Mrs. Hare. The couple
have gone to Texas, it is understood. for
their honeymoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-01
Washington Students at Cornell.

The annual register of Cornell University.
which has just been issued, shows that
there are registered at the institution Bob
students. There is an unusually large
number from ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
larger number than from many of the
states. Those registered from this city JIM
clude Clarence d. Barnhart, Walter E.
Eames, Clarence e. Boesch, John c. Car
penter, Charles H. Chapman. John H.
Clapp, George A. Eagan, Franklin Edger-
ton, second: Lawrence B. Fay, Hugh Fitz-
hugh, Thomas Fleming, jr., Ray s. Gehr,
Charles E. Goodrich, Walter G. Guss,
Darnley l. Hawkesworth, Henry A Heine,
John c. Hemingway, William A. Hillebrand,
Lewis c. Hoge, Philip B. Hoge, Edward
Holmes, Harry N. Howe, Ernest Kelly,
Alvin w. King. Eugene c. Kinnear. Gaze
move G. Lee. jr., Paul E. Lesh, Paul B.
Lum. David F. Mann. Henry J. Miller,
Carlos B. Mirick, George F. Mueden, Hor-
ace 8. Ogden, Alice E. Putnam, William
w. Reynolds, Melvin Rich, William S. Row
land. George Ruhlen, jr., Ralph F. Shfeve,
Frank c. Wight, Charles L. Williams, and
in the summer school, Otto L. Veerhof and
May l.. Walker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-01
DEATH CAME SUDDENLY.
Robert L. Smith Fatally Stricken While
Attending Watch Meetino

The watch services at the Maryland Az
enue Baptist Church last night were inter-
rupted in most unfortunate manner. Mr.
Robert L. Smith, ST, of 1921 F street north
east, who was participating in the services,
was stricken with apoplexy, and the stroke
terminated fatally at 1915 this morning
AS soon as it was discovered that Mr.
Smith was sick DR.. Story was quickly sum-
moned. His condition grew worse In spite
of the efforts of the physician, and he
lapsed into Inconsistencies, from which he
did not revive.
Mr.. Smith was in his sxty-third year and
had resided in this city about fifteen years,
having been IN employe of the supervising
architects Office in the treasury. He was
a native of Delaware, and his remains will
be inferred at Wilmington. He lost an arm
in the civil war, and was member Of Kit
Carson Post, G. A. r. His WIFE, three sons
and daughter survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-01

The Best Beer Of the New Year
is Nat. Cap. Brewing Co.'S "Muenchener."
Pure-healthful. The only American beer
brewed like Munich" 2 doz 81 IS, delivered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-01
PAYING CHURCH DEBT.
Gratifying News Told at Watch
Meeting

A watch meeting was held at Metropoli-
tan Wesley A NJ. Il. Zion Church, on d
street between I'd and Sd streets southwest,
last night. The church was crowded. A
prayer meeting was commenced at
o'clock. which merged into the watch meet
ing at 10 o'clock. The pastor, Rev. p. A.
Wallace. DID, preached an eloquent SER
mon. At the conclusion of the sermon four
teen persons presented themselves at the
altar and were received into the church.
Fifteen years ago Rev. r. H. w. Dyson.
then pastor of this church, borrowed 81 ,O0C
to make extension to the building. Suisse
quently $1,000 more was borrowed, making
a debt of 5000. Rev. Wallace told his con-
gregation last night that the interest had
been paid. and the first payment on the
original debt had also been made Dr. Wal
lace came to the church as pastor in the
summer of 1905
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-01
Makes Contradictory Statements

Robert Hooper, thirteen-year-old colored
boy, who claims that his home is In Alex
andria, Va, was arrested by Detective Har-
rison at the Pennsylvania depot about 0
o'clock this morning after he had sold a
bicycle to a newsboy for 90 cents. When
he reached police headquarters he said he
ran away from home yesterday, arriving
here during the afternoon, and that he
slept in freight car in South Washing.
ton last night. The boy said that the BIZ
cycle belonged to his father who lent 1t to
him to take ride. He contradictad him
self in several statements and the police are
of the opinion that he picked up the wheel
in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-01
NATIVES OF THE SOUTH.
Reception in Their Honor at Mt. YER
non Place Church.

A reception to natives Of the southern
states residing and visiting in Washington
was held last evening in the Sunday school
room Of the Mt Vernon Place NJ E.
Church, under the auspices Of the Epworth
League of that church The OCCASION was
regarded most delightful one, and 1t
was estimated that at least a thousand
former residents Of the sunny southland
were present during the evening.
Around the sides of the room were ar
ranged small booths, which were desig-
mated as headquarters for the various
states. These booths were tastefully dec
Grated with flags and bunting and foliage,
and above the curtaned doorway was
placed the name of the state In large let
ters and a large shield containing a rep
resentation of the coat-of-arms Of the
state. Booths were arranged for the fol-
lowing states: Mississippi, Alabama, Mary
land. West Virginia. Virginia, North and
South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana,
Texas. Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri and
Arkansas Representatives of each state
were present In the booths and acted as a
reception subcommittee
Bishop E. E. Hoss Of the NJ. f. Church
South, and DR.. II. M. Dubose, general sec
rotary Of the Epworth League South, were
present at the function, and each delivered
a brief address. Readings were given by
Mrs. H. F.. Collins and Miss Wolfe. and
Mr. Shelse sang a baritone solo. Piano
numbers were played by Miss Yeatman
music was furnished at intervals during
the evening. Refreshments were served.
In the receiving line were the following
ladies': Mrs. A. T. Ramsay, Mrs. Clarendon
Smith, Mrs. w. l.. Chambers. Mrs. D. G.
Chambers, Mrs. NJ. Z. O'Bannan. Mrs.
Lloyd. wife Of Representative Lloyd of
Missouri; Miss Wolf. Mrs. Blackwood.
90 7
South Carolina, and Mrs. Overman, wife
of Senator Overman of North Carolina.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-01
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Acaaemy-Mr. Thomas E. Shea in 'The
Man-o'Warsman," pm.
Chase's-Marie DRESSER and polite vaude-
Vile, Sis pm.
Columbia-Richard earle in THE Tender
foot" Sis pm.
Empire Saved from the Sea-" pm.
kernan's-'The Utopians." s:15 pm.
Lafayette-Vera Mchelena In THE Prin-
cess Chic" SIS pm.
Eational-Henry Irving in Dante
pm
Convention Hall-Social soiree, s pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-01
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
TO MEET MONDAY. -
Grand Jurors Drawn-Death of Duncan
o. Hanlin-Matters Of Cen
eral Interest.
Evening Star Bureau.
701 King Street,
Bell Telephone JOG.


701 King Street,
Bell Telephone 1O6
ALEXANDRIA. Va, Janaury 1, 1904.
The regular January term OF the United
States court for the eastern district OF
Virginia, Judge Edmund Waddill presiding,
will open in this city next Monday. Owing
to the disordered state of the court room
in the city post office building. which is
being enlarged and improved, Judge Louis
c. Barley Of the corporation court has ten
dered the use Of his court room to the
United States court. The following is the
list of grand jurors summoned: S. Z.
Brown. L. F. Mason, G. St. J. Stevens,
Mark Norris, James Johnston. J. w. Gres-
slit, J. T. Upton, James Cornwell. II. w.
Franklin, r. H. James, T. B. Whit, j. l..
Stevens, P. H. Hall, p. F. Hodges. II: II.
Scott, W. D. Sweet, W. H. Respass, II. NJ.
HUT, Robert Hewlett, J. 7. Riley, w.
4. Downer. w. P. Chewing and l.. F,
Cason. The following is list of the petit
jurors: F. S. Gilmer. c. S. Shield, 9. l..
Bendit, r. A Brauer, B. A. Wall, Garter
H. Taylor, T. d. Lowell, Felix Cakes, A. c.
Ware, r. P. Bunting, B. F. Ware, E. +.
Eggborn. w. d. Belts, R. E. Hume, j. w.
Jones, p ]. Rogers, NJ. B. Hunt. W. c.
Fitzhugh, H. F. Grenalds, Joseph Baylor
and c. l.. Smith.
Death of Young Ministerial Student.
Duncan o. Hanlin died last night after a
brief illness of pneumonia at the home of
his father, Mr.. Duncan McCrae Hanlin, 32S
North ST. Asaph street. The deceased was
twenty-five years of age. He was in his
graduating year in a college in New York,
where he was studying for the Episcopal
ministry; Shortly after coming to this city
to spend the holidays with his parents he
became i'll of the disease which caused his
death. The remains will be forwarded this
evening to Fayetteville, N. c., for inter-
ments
General Matters.
Mrs Dearborn wife of Mr.. Charles w.
Dearborn Of this city, died yesterday morn
ing at the home Of her sister. Mrs. Hunter,
at Hunters Station. in Fairfax county.
Her husband and two children son and
daughter. survive her. Funeral arrange
ments will be completed later.
Thomas Bowman, colored, was confined
at the station house this morning, where
he was placed by Magistrate Bowie Of Fair
fax county, having been arrested on the
charge of horse stealing in that county.
He will be carried to Fairfax Court House
for a hearing.
Jerry Lucas. colored, was fined So by
Mayor Simpson in the police court this
morning for shooting another boy, Milton
Langley. with a toy pistol. The cases of
William Griffin and PeytOn Ballenyer.
charged with assaulting w. T. Blanchard.
were continued.
The funeral Of John A. Spencer, whose
death occurred yesterday, will take place
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock from his
late residence. 1925 King street.
Miss Jane E. kidwell died last night
about o'clock at her home, 112 North
Pitt street. The arrangements for tho
funeral have not been completed
The annual New Year german Of the
Alexandria German Club will DO danced
this evening in McBurney's Hail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-01

Sale Of Furniture and Carpets
At Sloans. 1407 G ST.. I'd floor, tomorrow a.
10 a.m.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-01

Calendars! Calendars!! Calendars!!!
All kinds-all sizes-at all prices. Byron S.
Adams, Printer, 512 18th st.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-01
v. Baldwin Johnson's New Coal Office
e12 9th ST. Cheap coal is slaty, Inferior
Advertisement.
Contract for New Steamer Awarded

1t is reported that the contract for the
new steamer for the Weems line has been
awarded to a Baltimore shipbulding firm,
and that the keel will be laid early in the
new year. The new vessel is to be dupli-
cate Of the steamer Potomac, which long
ran on the route between this city and
Baltimore, and will be 1I6% feet long, and
will be of 763 tons burden. The Potomac
is the Iightest coal consumer in the Weems
line fleet, and it is hoped to duplicate her
in this particular also. The new steamer
will do service on the Potomac, as well as
on other Weems line routes. Within the
past three years the Weems line has added
three new boats to its fleet.