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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08
Special TO The Telegraph

Columbia, Pa, July S.-Captain c,
E. Lenig "a newspaperman of this
place, has just received medal which,
by special act of Congress, has been
awarded to officers who served in the
Spanish-American war.
Captain Lenig became second
lieutenant of Company K. Fourth
Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer In
fantry on July 1, 1898. He was pro-
NOTED to second lieutenant, July rs,
1898, and upon the death of Captain
Martin H. Smith, succeeded him. on
September 20, 1898. He was muster
ed out of service with his company
November 16. 1898. During the war
Company K, was in service in Porto
Rico.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08
WOMAN INJURED IN FALL

Columbia, Pa, July s.-Mrs. Eliza
Smith, aged so years, is in a seri-
Gus condition from injuries sustained
in a fall from high step at the home
of her son, Horace Weaver. She was
attacked with vertigo as she had
reached the top step and fell to the
pavement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08
BAND TO HOLD FESTIVAL

Marysville, Pa, July s.-Marysville
Cornet Band is making big arrange
ments for their festival, which will be
held in Diamond Hall on Friday and
Saturday nights of this week. The
proceeds will be used for the purchase
of white duck uniforms for the men,
bers and for the purchase of other
supplies.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08
SERVICES FOR W. NJ. WOOD

Funeral services for William McClel-
Ian Wood will be held from his late
home. 207 Hummel street, tomorrow
afternoon at 100 o'clock, the Rev. T.
c. McCarrell officiating. Burial will
be made in Mechanicsburg. He is
survived by his wife and two daugh-
ters. Mrs. John W. German and Miss
Sarah Z. Wood.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08
ENDEAvoR SOCIETY ELECTS
Special to The Telegraph

Shiremanstown, Pa, July S.-The
Christian Endeavor Society of the
United Brethren Church held an cleo
ton of officers with the following re-
suit: President, Benjamin Emen-
heiser; vice-president, NJ. S. Etter; re-
cording secretary. Mrs. A. w. Beist-
line; pianist. Mrs. John Nester; treas
urer, A. 1. Wrightstone; president OF
Junior society, Mrs. Barbara Daugh-
erty; president, Miss Ruth Emen-
heiser; secretary and pianist, Miss
Emily Strong
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08
G. l.. LONG MAY LOSE
SIGHT OF ONE EYE

Christian L. Long, a prominent con-
tractor, Front and Kelker streets, who
is in the Harrisburg hospital suffering
from injuries received when he was
attacked recently by hold-up men may
lose the sight of one of his eyes. DR..
j. Webster Fox, specialist from
Medico Chi College Philadelphia, was
in the city recently examining the
eye.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08
OFFER FOR oPERAHoUsE
SpeciaI to The Telerrnbh

Columbia, Pa, July Horace B.
Kerlin. amusement manager, has of
fered the borough council $3.50 per
month for exclusive use of the opera
house auditorium. and agrees to pay
half the cost of alterations. Council
will consider. the proportion at an ad-
journed meeting. The operahouse
has been closed for the past year
and recently council decided to have
repairs and alterations made to
make it conform to the requirements
of recent laws.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08

and Junior Chautauqua children Will
participate. will be a special feature:
Chronophotographs will be taken OF
the parade and shown at Chautauqua
on the opening night. Large deiesa.
tions from the surrounding towns and
country viii help swell the crowd att
tending these popular tent entertain
ments
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08

Rag Rugs-ideal for bedroom
and batI1room-wel made-Green
Blue and Brown; special for Fri
day
1SxSS, regularly 75c, at. 400
27x54, regularly S1.39, at. 800
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08
Off FOR AN OUTING

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles c. Linton and
son, Tom Linton, of 100 North street,
with Mrs. Daisy Kuhn, of North Sec
ond street. leave Saturday for a stay
at Bushkill, Pike county. Mrs. Linton
and Tom Linton will remain there until
September
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08
SUNDAY SERVICES

New Cumberland, Pa. July S.-The
Rev. ]. r. Hutchison will preach at
1890 a. m. in Trinity United Brethren
Church next Sunday morning, and the
pastor, the Rev. A. r. Ayres, in the
evening at 7.30.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08
PENNsY Y. M. G. A. POPULAR

An average attendance of 100 for
the four meetings held during June
was maintained at the p. r. r.
Y. NJ. c. A., according to the report
Of Frank H. Gregory, secretary. In
twenty-six days 2,340 people used the
building; 1000 the baths and 479 the
pool.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08
GUESTS AT PERDIx

Mrs. Robert D. swiIer of 1881 Derry
street; Mrs. w. w. Conklin, of Mid
dletown; Mrs. J. H. Troup, of Cottage
Ridge, and Mrs. w. F. Troup, of SIG
North Sixth street, left to-day for
Perdix to visit Mrs. Howard NJ. .Haines
at her bungalow.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08
WEST, SHORE NEWS
TO REPEAT "FROLIC"

Lemoyne, Pa, July S.-To-night
the "Frolic of Local Talent" which
was very well presented in the Le-
moyne high school auditorium last
week, by special request will be re-
peated. The high points of both pro-
grams, combined with several new
sketches, will form the program.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08

Ladies' Porch and House dresses
the greatest values We've eve
given-new, perfect gooos ana rlsn'
IN 10 the minute in style and ma
teriaIs-North up to $500; special
for Friday, while 0SC
they last, at ..........-.'
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08

Miss Leona Biddle is spending a few
weeks among friends in Carlisle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Beecher were
recent visitors among relatives in Car
lisle.
Mrs. Harry Miller. of Lebanon, was
visitor in this city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Dumont left
for their Cleveland home this morn
ing after spending ten days among old
friends in this vicinity.
Mrs. Belle Brosius and Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Sherbohn. of Lebanon. mo-
tored to this city Monday and spent
the day with relatives.
John ]. Kaufman is spending a few
days In Lebanon on business.
Mrs. John Coyle. of New York city,
is visiting friends and relatives in this
city.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08
BITTEN BY CoPPERHEAD

Ouarryville, Pa, July s.. = Martin
Girvin. 81 years old, an active farmer,
is in a serious condition from oelnS
bitten by a large copperhead snake
Yesterday. He was putting nay INTO
fhe trough for the horses, when
snake sprang at him. str1 King nlIn on
tbe left hand. His arm and hand pc
san 10 swell rapidly and he was hur-
ried to a physician. His condition Is
serious.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08
Attractive Millinery

Here and there among the wide variety
of Summer Millinery you will see some at
tractive advance models in Early Autumn
Hats, which, owing to their daintiness, are
winning much favor for summer wear.
Made of silk, satin and silk, and velvet.
Some with brims of maline, others of lace.
Black, colors, and color combinations
See also our new line of White Hemp,
Leghorn and Genuine Panama Hats, Sport
and Outing Hats in wide variety, made of
felt, silk, Panama cloth, ETC., in the newest
styles for the holiday outings.
New Trimmings - latest novelties in
Ostrich Fancies, Pond Lilies, Roses and
Butterfly effects, as well as ribbons in the
latest color combinations And you may
buy here at
LOWER R-THAN-ELSEWHERE PRICES
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08
MRS. FEIGHT ENTERTAINs

New Cumberland. Pa, July S.-Mrs
Edith Feight entertained a number OF
Harrisburg ladies at her home In Mar.
ket Square yesterday afternoon.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08

A high grade Floor Screen
golden oak frame filed with best
quality silkoline-S fold-regularly
$3.50; special for Ct 60
Friday, at ..........
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08

Ladies' Gauze Ribbed Union
Suits--Iow neck-no sleeves-tight
knee-size only-only a few of
these-regularly SOC; special for
Friday, at, 1Qr
per suit -
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08

CHENEY" SHOWER-PROoF
Foulards-23 inches wide-Nayy,
Copenhagen. Tan, Wistaria, and
Black with pretty; neat designs
regularly S5c; special for S0r
Friday, at, per yard ......,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08
KIILED m RUNAWAY

Huntingdon. Pa, July s.-Samuel L.
Sankey. so years old. of Huntingdon,
was instantly killed late Tuesday night
Ia a run-off on Stone Creek ridge, a
mile and a half from here.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08

Ladies' LongcIoth Drawers with
embroidery ruffle-open and closed
styIes-our regular SOC quality;
special for Friday, 0Qr
at, per pair .............
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08

AlI-wool ChaIlies in four pretty
styles and colorings-SO inches wide
SOC values; special for S6c
Friday, at, per yard. .......
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08
TAKES LAW EXAMINATIONS

Mr.. and Mrs. Karl e. Richards, of
1922 Park street, have gone to Phila-
delphia where Mr.. Richards is taking
his law examinations. Later they will
go to Pemberton and Ocean City, N.
J., to be the guests of Mrs. Lining for
a week.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08

Ladies' Pure Linen Auto Dust
Coats-onIy about one dozen OF
these-sizes "a to 40-worth 50
and So: special 81 02
for Friday, at ......
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08

Ladies' House Dresses-to see
how many we can sell in one-haif
day we offer an exceptional quail
ity dress, made to sell at a great
deal more; special 1Qc
for Friday, at ...........
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08
LUTHERAN REUNION

Halifax, Pa, July s.-The Lutheran
reunion of Fisherville. will be held on
August 21 at Miller's Grove. The
Loysville Orphans Home band will
furnish music.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08

Ladies' White SlzirtS-of good
quality cambric-lace and embroi-
derry trimmed-worth S1.39; 0Ec
special for Friday, at ......
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08

Mating Suit Cases-a light cast
for ladies and children-24 inche:
long-well made-$1.00 value; spe'
cial for co.
Friday, at ......-..,......
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08

9x12 Tapestry Brussels Rugs
newest designs and colorings-ex-
ceptional quality; special &E 0S
for Friday, at .........
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08
BOY DRINKS COAL on .

Waynesboro. Pa. July s.-Philip.
little son of Oscar Gross, this place,
drank a large quantity of coal oil
yesterday and was made very i'll.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08
NEW GARAGE

New Cumberland, Pa, July S.-Mr.
Skettel, of Camp Hill. will open a
garage and repair shop in H. c. Oren's
brick building in Sixth street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08

Dressing Sacques Of Figured
Iawns-Iow neck and short sleeves
splendid hot weather garments
regularly 29c; special 9c
for Friday, at .......-...
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08

ladies' and Misses Palm Beach
Suits-new within the last few
weeks; special for Friday
$40 values, at ........ S7 oh
$3.50 values, at ,....' $5.95
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08
low "a b qualities b
MXNGM To Crowd Full Days Business Into
LS Half Day These
- E97Az7 = SOD EXTRAORDINARY SPECIALS
" 81 Are Offered For Friday Only
NMS> STORE CLOSES TOMORROW AT NOON

25c Fancy Buttons. Friday special, card, 1Oe
SOC Hair Switches. Friday special ..25c
25c Barretts.. Friday special ............ so
Csc Braid Pins. Friday special ...: 80
John J. Clark's Thread. Friday special, spools
SC Sewing Machine Oil. Friday special 80
Sc Diamond Snap Fasteners. Friday special, 2
Sc Hooks and Eyes. Friday special, a card 1c
Sc Safety Pins Friday special, card w 1e
10c Dress Shields Friday special .. so
Mems Large Straw Hats. Friday special,
1Oe and 100
25c Silk Ties Friday special Q for .25c.
Boys Straw Hats. Friday special ....... SO
Boys Belts. Friday special communicable
15c Wash Ties. Friday special, 6 for -. .25c
1ec Fancy Dresden Ribbon. Friday special, a
yaro '..... .:'....::.......... .121ac
Csc Colored Moire Ribbon. Friday special,
25c Stamped Turkish Towels. Friday special
1870
15c and 25c Stamped White Linen Doiies Fri
day special NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1Oc
Soc Stamped Collar and Cuff Sets with Floss.
friday special .19S
Csc Stamped Table Runners. Friday special,
1870
Csc Stamped Work Bags. Friday special, 15c
2Sc Hand Crochet Doilies. Friday special, 15e
Soc Stamped Waists, with floss. Friday spe-
cial ...-................. .15c
1oc Embroideries. Friday special, yards for
25c
SIC Embroideries. Friday special yard, 40
Csc Lace Bands. Friday special, yard . SO
&c and 10c Linen and Torchon Lace. Friday
special, a yard .................... 40
121ac Oriental Lace. Friday special, yard, 70
Bathing Caps. Friday special ......... 25S
Bathing Shoes. Friday special, 1Oc and 25c
Csc Cork Balls. Friday special .......... 100
SOC Princess Slips. Friday special ....... .25c
25c Net Brassieres. Friday special, for. 25e
10c Children's Drawers. Friday special " 40
Csc Ladies Neckwear, slightly soiled. Friday
SPeCldl ......... ................. .0c
121ac Children's Fancy Socks. Friday special
pairs tor ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .25c
loc Childrens Fancy Socks Friday special, 4
pairs 1or ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 25c
1870 Children's Black Hose. Friday special,
1Oe
25c Ladies' Ribbed Vests. Friday special, 3
Csc White Tea Aprons. Friday special, 3 for 25c
Csc Children's Ronpers. Friday special .15e
Csc Children's Duck Suits. Friday special, 15c
25c Children's Dresses. Friday special . . 90
SOC Bungalow Aprons Friday special . .25e
25c Boys Blouses, slightly soiled. Friday spe-
clal ..................... ..........1 .15c
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08

15c White Voile-27 inches wide
"a fine, nice quality; special o.
for Friday, at, per yard. E. ~
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08

15c and 18c Crepe Plisse In
pretty neat floral designs and plair
colors; special for Fri 101hr
day, at, per yard ..... AA/ZC
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08

Wide AI-silk Fancy Ribbons,
worth $50; special for EOo
Friday, at, per yard ....... wv
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08
oTTERBEIN GUILD PTCNIo

New Cumberland, Pa. July S.-Ot-
terbein Guild of Trinity United Breth-
rem Church is arranging to hold a
picnic July II.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08

exc Brown Twill Roller Towel.
ing-fun width and perfect; special
69 for ner FTiday, kSrd 41/2c
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08
THREE MORE CASES OF
TYPHOID FEVER REPORTED

Three more cases of typhoid fever
have been reported to the City Health
Board, all from Allison Hill. The
Pure Milk Campaign Party Is con-
tinuing its investigation of conditions.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08

&c Fast Color Apron Gingbams'
In all the best patterns and coiors;
special for Friday, hc
at, per yard ...............
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08

Fancy Brocade Ribbons that were
$3.50; special for OQc
Friday, at, per yard. ......
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08

Stx9O Seamless Bleached Sheets
-3-inch hems-of splendid quality
even thread sheeting-worth 6oc;
special for 60c
Friday, at ...........
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08

10c Crepes in light grounds with
neat floral patterns-best color
ings; special for Fri r.
day, at, per yard. ..... ~
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08

Mems Gauze Ribbed Union Suits
sizes-short sleeves
ankle length; special for Friday
S1.00 grades; special, at. M
$3.50 grades; special, at Sl.15
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08

csc Silk Tissues in dainty, sheer
cloth with splendid pattern and
color range-very serviceable ma
teriRls; special for TO-
Friday, at, per yard ....... AON
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08

10c Huck Towels-large size with
neat red borders-ready hemmed-
slightly imperfect; special o.
for Friday, at, 4 for. ....... AON
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08
FINE BICYCLE RTIP

Paul c. Daugherty and Harold
Kimble, of Sunbury, arrived here yes
terday for q short visit with friends.
The young men came on their bicycles
ami covered the f1fty-four miles in six
and one-half hours.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08

Mems soc short and gauntlet
Leather Work Gloves; special for
Friday, at, az
per pair ................
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08

Csc Lavallieres. Friday special ....... 15e
Csc Pearl Beads. Friday special ....15G
Csc Lace Pins, on card. Friday special .15t
100 to 200 Ladies' Black Hemp Hats, medium
and large sizes. Friday special ..... 800
100 Children's Untrimmed Hemp Hats. Friday
special ............... ........... LOG
2sc Fancy Flowers. Friday special ....... SO
Csc Fancy Flowers. Friday special .19c
Pail Mall Chewing Gum. Friday special,
pack .....................1C
1oc Fancy German China oat Meal Dishes.
Friday special .....................5c
Csc Shopping Baskets. Friday special 1Oc
25c Cut Glass, floral design. Friday special, 15c
SC Toilet Paper. Friday special ..........3c
Odd Lots of China and Tin Ware. Friday spe-
cial, each h................1, L, =, 5, 4 and Do
25c Blue and White Coffee Pots. Friday special,
1870
soc Extra large size, all white Enamel Basins,
Mixing Bowls, Tipped Sauce Pans, etc. Friday
Spec1al, each .S5C
15c Fancy German China, Footed Bon Bon
Dishes. Friday special ................7c
Csc 40-inch Curtain Nets, white and ecru; Fri
1910 Dress Crepes, floral designs; Friday spe-
1870 Striped Suitings; Friday special " Sc
121ac Fancy White Dress Goods, in plaids and
stripes; Friday special ................. SO
15c Plain Colored Ratine Friday special. &c
15c Colored Stripe Voiles; Friday special Sc
1910 32-nch Ginghams, plain and stripes; Fri
day special OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 6e
All Remnants ................ HALF PRICE
Csc 36-inch Linen, plain colors; Friday special
1870
SOC 36-inch Black Chico Silk; Friday special
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08
~THE QUALITY STORE"
First Half-Holiday Specials
FOR TOMORROW ONLY
Store Closes Friday at Noon

45x36 Bleached Pillow Cases
made of a splendid, even, rouhu
thread muslin of medium weight
regularly 122c; special 01hc
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08

soc AIloyer kimono-sleeVe
Anrons-of excellent quality. fast
color Gtngham, in Blue Checls-
also of good Percales; S0c
special for Friday, at
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-08

Small lot of new Cut Glass Olive
Trays-regular $500 values; spe-
cial for Friday, &1 GO
at, each ............... 0A'OS
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-18

element of security has brought about
this shift NJ flag in the Case of British
ships, With freight rates up, under
writing cheaper for American bottoms,
and coal and other supplies costing
less here than in Europe n particularly
favorable chance has come for the
American ship owner. At least native
capital has a promising field for en-
plOyment and every reasonable oppor-
tunity TO reap a stimulating profit.
Accordingly the Seaboard shlphuild-
ing plants are most OF them filled with
orders and IT won't he long before the
blocks on every slip will bean their
burden Of new vessels.
A few months ago the men inside
of the gate. as the iahoring element is
termed, at Newport News did not
number more than 300. and at the
New York S|hipbuilding Company's
yard In Camden. at the same time.
there were fewer still on the weekly
payroll. To-day. as has been said,
this combined army of toilors Is nearer
a total of 1000. In n general way,
this is a pretty fair index Of what is
going on in the other seaboard plants.
~ Ah' hiii'A NdAh NV II
teen vessels under contract totaliing
1872, 900 gross tonnage. Three of these
vessels are GOLFERS ranging from 1000
TO $500 tons. -Four others are tank
ers Of 10000 tons each, and a NTH
smaller vessel has a capacity of 1900
tons.
At Newport News there are nine
merchant craft under way or ordered,
two II, 1000 ton tankers. one 10, 900 ton
tanker, two golfers each of $500 tons,
three freighters OF 4.500 tons, $500
tons and 5000 tons, and n freight and
passenger ship of 5000 tons. This
makes a total of 5000 tons on the
books to-day, with immediate pros
poets of other orders. What this
means from a monetary standpoint
can be gathered from the fact that
the total cost of these vessels in the
$40, O0O, 900.
nut this docs not begin to tell the
whole OF the story, Shipbuilding
, plants that have been idle for years
arc casting on their letharry. New
yards are about to br established, and
1 Is suggestive that capital Is seek
ing Southern locations for some Of
these plants. This IL evidence of the
part that the Panama Canal IL ult!-
mately expected to play in this move
nIent.
While the work now on hand will
keep the yards busy for two years
to come, still there IL m element OF
uncertainty attending the movement
Especially Is this tho case in the ton.
mage designed for oversee trade, on'