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INDUSTRIAL K0TES. AMUSEMENTS. A QUAYITE VICTORY. (HEWEATHBR THE REPORT ARRIVES IT WILL BE DELIVERED EARLY THIS MORNING. FLOTILLA STARTS.

THE NEWS CAUSES RENEWED ACTIVITY AT WASHINGTON. BATTLESHIPS LAUNCHED. Tne Ksarsarge and Kentucfcey Christened at Newport News. Newport News, March 24. The first great battleships ever launched from a private yard In the South, kissed the waves In the James river at 10:02 o'clock tbls morning at the Immense plant of tbe Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock company, and at 11:35 o'clock, a little more than an hour later, a second ship, the exact counterpart of the first one, except In name, followed.

Tbey were christened respectively the Kearsarge and the Kentucky. Ail preparations being arranged and the fair sponsor of the Kearsarge (n her station, a saw severed tbe sole pieces that i or Eastern Pennsylvania. Fair; north- winds becoming vuriuble. 'w Western Pennsylvania Fair and rmer; Ugnt winds becoming soutlter.y. iote The ralo continued ytsterday but led up considerable last evening.

Ibe New York Herald's forecast says: in Middle states and New England today, ludy to partly cloudy, slightly colder. jsk to fresh northeasterly and northerly lids on the seaboard In the morDlng with Si a on the coasts of this section followed by faring In the afternoon and In interior, 4r and clear with variable winds and subtly lower, followed by slowly rising npernture. ronA V'B ALMANAC. i risen 0:65 i.M. I Bet 6.17 p.

iluun rises, 7:08 A. M.j Sets, 10:09 if. OIBD. 11ERBRINK On March 23 1693, at 11:40 p. Ida Marie, beloved daughter of C.

Harry and Mary Ellen Klmerbrlnk, aged 10 months and 2 1 days. telatlves and friends are respectfully in- vlted to attend the funeral services at hergrandparents' residence, Mr. and Mrs Henry Stambaugh, 610 South Duke street. on Saturday afternoon, March 20. at o'clock.

Interment private at Prospect 11111 cemetery. T-On March 23, 1MH, at 3 A. Charlotte May, aged yearn. 0 months and 6 days ilatlves and friends are respectfully in vited to attend the funeral services at her sou's residence, O. M.

May, 332 North Newberry street, Friday afternoon, March 25, at 3 o'clock, interment private at Greenmount cemetery. INNARD On March 21, 1598. at 11:30 A. Margaret, wife of Samuel Kinnard, aged TO years, months and 5 days. I'uoer! this (Friday) afternoon from her lute residence, HI South l'ark avenue, at 2 o'clock.

Interment at Lebanon cemetery. MKiNTlON, Miss Cora M. Kydcr, of South Beaverstreer, contlned to her home seriously 111. Her 111 was a sudden occurrence. Messrs.

J. A. Koutsnng and D. B. Hewitt, of eodersvllle, are i i Yin on business.

Mr. Hay Kaln. one of the instructors In gnathetuatlca at Gettysburg college. Is home Bpendlng bis taster vacation. Mr.

S. J. linger, clothier and gents' fur ther, of 9tf East Markut street, lias re amed home from a business trip to 1'hlla- lpbla. Mr. V7, H.

Laumaster, of Simth Pine street. j.H returned from a seventeen days' busl-ess and pleasure trio to Baltimore, Wash- ngion'and Philadelphia Mr. Edward Stuck, who but recently re-vered from an attack of typhoid fever and as able to' be out, has again been taken ill fund has Ueen confined to his home for the last two or three days, Messrs. William 9. Rentzel, of Davldsburg, nd Alexander Statnbaugh.

of Thomasvllle olh young carpenters, formerly employed i thU city, will leave early this morning for p. Louis, wheic they will work at their trade The following gentlemen from Hanover ere In York yesterday attending the Ke- ubllcan committee meeting: Messrs. E. John Schwahn, Edward Bowers, John 'lemming, O. Reard, William Brunstatter, larry Ehrhart an J.

Geo rue Sblve. nil I EH I're Winchester, of Hanover, will shortly vnove wltb his family to the city. I 0, KHarlacker has opened a coufectlon- i ry and fruit store at Mi East Philadelphia fi! raek sThere will bo an Important meeting of the ietropolltan baseball club this evening at Notes of Interest to York's Amuse ment Lovers. C. A.

Burt, representing the Sport ing Diicbess company, which will appear lit the opera bouse next Thursday, was tn York yesterday, inn sale oi stats tor this play will begin on Tuesday, one day earlier than usual. Du Souchet's farce comedy "My Friend from India" received a very creditable presentation last evening At the liand of i. rt.x 1h. lUe auu XIUC UUIUCUiaus. xud pmr is one of the authors most successful pro ductions and abounds in a succession of intricate and side splitting situations.

The company was a good one, beaded by Walter E. Perkins who, tn tbe role of A. Keene Shaver.a thesophlcal barbor.plaved tbe same part that he did in tbe original New York production. The remainder of the company were excellently cast and well balanced. Tbe audience though not large was very appreciative and was given plenty of opportunity to give vent to expressions oi The music in "The Star Uar.er," which Is to be presented here with the olebrated comedian.

Mr. Joe Ott. In the cast, Is new, bright and tunetul. Much of It was written by Mr. Ott and Is copyrighted.

Good music is essential to a successful farce comedy, but good singers are also needed to properly interpret tbe cotnposi tions, and tn this respect "Tbe Star Gazer" Is one of tbe most notable productions of the season. There is an abundance of specialties In fact, there is only the semblance of a plot in the pleco, and the witticisms, the intensely funny situ ations and the pleasing specialties keep the plot in the background. "Tbe Star Gazer" Is an antidote for, the "blues." It is tbe laughing success of the present season, and has made a distinctive hit wherever It has been produced. Any person who eniovs a good laugh cannot afford to miss the performance here. It will be the attraction at the opera house Monday night.

AN AMERICAN MOTHER. 8PJ5AK9 She tbe school Children To Re Patriotic. The following letter was sent to former Mayor Noell, by a truly patriotic American mother: York, March 23. 1S08. Ex-Mavor Noell.

Deab Sik: Why do not the York schools contribute toward tbe building of the war ship that is to replace the Maine, and to be known as the American Hoy. I saw in tbe New York Journal, that the school children of Newark. New Jersey, have started a collection and they propose making it a national affair, and lam wlih tbe children in this. I want to see tbe Maine replaced, and I want the children of the United States to replace her. While I only a woman and can do very littln still that little may help.

I would be satisfied to give my children tmee cents a week each of them if I knew that the ship would be built. They claim it will take a vear. I think jf we succeed in getting the people and thechlldren Interested, we can build one in less than a year. JNow what 1 would liiie you to uo is, mention it in the schools when you visit them I know Vou' can get the little ones inter ested, for they ail love you You will do me a great favor and one which 1 shall never forget if you will do as requested. ours respectfully.

Mrs. Ar.DiNGKR, 422 East Walnut Street. P. S. Don't let ns wait for the other cities to ask us to contribute, let us be as patriotic as they are.

Sow Will You Be Good Meclianicsburg Harrisburg News. Lewsberry Is threatened with the Twentieth Century minstrels, a Mechan-icsburg aggregation of ancient chestnut-crackers, so says the York Dispatch. We will say to The Dispatch that the Twentieth Century minstrels of this place Is as good as any amateur company they ever produced or ever wlU produce from their town, and that tne next tnuu my criticise they Should at least look as part of the show that they intend to make such vile attacks on as the7 did on the Mechanicsburg minstrels. We would hve the York Dispatch understand that the Twentieth Century mlnstreJs have played to crowded houses every place they went and are highly recommended by the press In all towns they So we will say this much to the "Dispatch that they will please keep their trap closed when tliev do not know what tbey are talking about and when tbe Twentieth, Century minstrels want any more advertisements tbey will order it and pay for it. The "Dispatch" i is not so warm.

There are other papers and right In their own town at that. musirs spkixg jiillixeky. OPENING TO-DAY. Everj body Cordially Invited toAttend Today and tomorrow we will make a special display of trimmed opening hats at 13 48, $4 98 and W.98. These bats will create a sensation.

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C. D. Carpenter, brakeman on the shifter In the Western Maryland yards, has returned to work after having been laid up several days by illness. a no PS Overdorf, John McElguwn, W. A.

Thompson, Thomas Mines, William Uolpin and Daniel McSweeney, all experienced moulders of Baltimore, have gone to work In tbe foundry department of the York Manufacturing company. The Martin Carriage works yesterday made an export shipment of vehicles to New Zealand. Tbe York Milling company which had its mill closed down for some time to make improvements to the machinery, has resumed operations. They are running twelve hours a day at present. Tbe average tensil strength of the steel made in the Waton open hearth steel furnace just erected at the Pennsylvania Agricultural works is (i.ywo pounds to the square inch.

George SodgrBSS of 25 Princess street. while assisting to lift a heavy iron wheel at Western Maryland railroad freight station was unfortunate enough to be caught under the same and nis ankle was sprained so badly that be is now laid up. The plant of the York Ice and Refrigerating company, Is undergoing a general overhauling. John M. Strlne, a machinist employed bv the York company, wa badly cut in tbe lorehoad late yes lerdav afternoon while engaged, with several other workmen, in the repairing of the machinery of the York Ice and Refrigerating company.

The accident was caused by the sledge slipping from its handle and striking Mr. Strine above the eve. indicting a deep and painful cut. Tbe injured man was taken to tbe York hospital where several stitches were required to close the wound. He was afterward removed to his home, 2:) West York avenue.

FKO.M THE COUNTY EXCHANGES. An early train will be put on tbe Stewartstown railroad, at 5:30 o'clock, commencing on Monday morning, April 4, Tbe other trains will remain as heretofore. Messss. lirown Harpel, Glen Rock merchants, received at their store 748 dozen eggs during the past week. Drs.

J. F. Lmtz and W. C. Stick performed a delicate surgica operation on a little child of Mr.

Sweitzer at Centervllle on Tnesday. Thev removed a large portion cf diseased bone from the face and the little patient fs doing well. Tne postivflice at AJamsvllle between Winterstown and Daliastown was burglarized a few nights ago. Master Harry Doll, of Centreville, fell while playing about tbe barn on Sunday last and broke his arm. -Dr.

J. F. Lutz set the broken bone and made htm comfortable as possible under the clrcuin-Manees. The following Interesting communication appeared in tbe last issue of the Glen Rock Item: "Will the Codorus have to have its course changed and be forever removed from our midst, or will our healthy, thriving 'burg'. be removed from tin sunny banks of that 'once' pure stream? Will the York Water company purify, clearify, rectify, cleanse or clean the 'grand old Codorus? If we were t'other dog, and t'other dog was In our situation which dog would lick? (pure water.) Grundy." Frederick Failed to Appear, Harry Frederick, of this city, who claims to have been robbed in Lancaster on Tuesday, failed to appear at the pre limlnary hearing on Wednesday.

The reason is explained Jqv the following from the Lancaster Miming News: "The hearing of Edward Resh, Paris Lipbart, Charles Selvert and Edward Uegener, who were acftisad by H. L. Frederick, of York, of having drugged and then robbed him, was to have taken place lust evening. It did not take place, however, on acconnt of the non-appear ance of tho prosecutor. His wife tele phoued to this city from York that he could not acinar on account of illness.

Tbe hearing was therefore pestponed until tomorrow evening at 7 o'clock. Frederick was not well enough to attend the hearing last evening and did not go to Lancaster. fuueral of Mrs. Small. The funeral of the late Margaret M.

Small, took place yesterday afternoon from her late residence, -No. 153 North George street. Services were conducted at the house, by Rev. J. O.

Miller, assisted by Revs. Peters and Klein. The pallbearers were Alvin Reist, John M. Brown, John liavmlller, Daniel W. Scball, Jacob H.

Schall and John Minsker. The interment took place at Prospect Hill. Held for Court. Edward McFadden, Edward Garrety.jr., George E. Rupp, Charles Wagner and Barney Dugan bad a hearing before Al derman Aughenbaugh Wednesday evening on the charge of -furnishing liquor to a person of known Intemperate habits, on oath of Mrs.

Harry Frederick. After a careful hearing the defendants were neld for their appearance at court. Alexander Underwood's Will. The will of Alexander Underwood, formerly ot this city, who died at Mechanicsburg, last week, was filed for probate on Wednesday. One-third of tbe large estate will go to his wife.

Mrs. Augustus F. Gotwalt.of this city, adopted daughter, is given 2.000 and Mrs. John Beltzel, also rf this city, a daughter of Mrs. Charles Underwood, Is given $1,000.

Store open this evening during our Millinery Dfsplay. K. E. AS. E.

Alleman. THE REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE MEETING A WARM AFFAIR. Tbe IProposlilon to Have a Separate Convention For tbe Election of State Delegate Voted Down May 14 delected as tbe Date For tbe Prl marlei-A Short Set Kesolullons, The meeting of tbe Republican county committee yesterday was a rather warm affair. The Quayites and the Combiners sparred for a slight advantage in the mat ter of selecting state delegates and the result was a clean victory for the Quay crowd. Tbev carried their point by a vote of 71 to 48, It was decided to hold the primaries on May 14 and tbe conven lion on the following Tuesday.

Chairman Vandcrsloot, called tbe com mittee to order at a quarter of 1 o'clock. He i Dressed his pleasure at seeing so many members In attendance and wltb assurance that he should net inflict any pertunctory remarks, asked for tbe filing of proxies and the inauguration of the business of tbe session. Quite a number of prox'es were filed and Secretaries Flora and Ueckert were kept busy for the next fifteen minutes making the necessary changes In the roll for the day. After this business had all apparently been transacted. Secretary Flora read the cal.l and tbe corrected roll was then called by Secretary Hcckert.

It was decided to get along. without the appointment of a Credentials committee. The list of proxies was read and as there were no objections raised to any of them the matter was dropped. Upon the motion of E. G.

Eckert the following gentlemen were appointed as a Credentials committee: E. G. Eckert, Hanover; Charles Lafean, York; Dr. N. C.

Wailacp, Dover; Webster Prowell, Falrview; H. A. Rechtel, New Freedom. The selection of dates for primaries and tbe county convention, the principal matter which claimed the attention of the meeting, was theu brought forward In a motion by Mr. Shlndle, uaming May 14 for the primaries and the following Monday tor the convention.

Epbriaru S. Hugcntugltr suggested Tuesday as a more suitable day for the convention, owing to time required by the delegates from the remote districts to reach York. Mr. Hug-entugler's idea was favorably received and accepted by Mr. Shindel.

Then Doctor Dale sprung the suggestion that thtre be two conventions, one ti elect state delegates and the other to nominate a county ticket." The doctor suggested that with two conventions the ouo subsequent to that of the Democratic party, the mistakes of the latter and pos sibly other contingencies could be taken advantage of. Mr. Shindel opposed this. Speeches were aade on the question by Robert C. Hair, Dr.

Wallace, of Dover; Dr. Melsenhelder, Iiiram Young. George Schmidt and ex-Postmater Eslinger, of Dilloburg. Dr. Dale stood for the idea and offered an amendment In substance confluiug the May primaries to the selection of committeemen and of state delegates.

This would have necessitated two conventions if carried but upon putting the proposition to a vote It was defeattd by a vote of 71 nays to 48 veas. The original motion to hold primaries on tbe fourteenth and the convention on the subsequent Tuesday, both for the selection of state delegates and the nomination of a county ticket, was then car- ioH 'lt hniit, onnfwitlnn. The final matter considered and decided was the hours of the primaries. It was decided to hold them between 5 and o'clock In the townships and 6 and 8 in the city and boroughs. These resolutions were reported by the committee and adopted; The Republican party has always, by practice and precept, since Its conception and formation, demonstrated by its actions and principles, that it is for all the peoole, Irrespective of caste or religion, and that at this time of all others, all the American people should be united in a common atliliation for the good ol our own country, our own rights and our American dignity and Independence; therefore be it Resolved, That we view with admiration and priJe, the statesman like attitude and action of our honored President McKinley in the position he has taken on tbe Cuban question; that we pledge ourselves as an integral part of this great commonwealth to assist him in the maintaining of the honor of" this, the greatest nation of the world; that we view with tavor the candidacy of our respected fellow citizen, Richard E.

Cochran, for lieutenant governor of thi-i common wealth and pledge ourselves to as.it him in securing his nomination and election; that we call upon ail sincere ana nonesc Republicans to lay aside all factional hatred and factional strife, to bury their selfish desires and quell thir prejudices and turn In for the victory of the glorious principles of our great party. Wb'ireas. We have learned with deep regret of tbe severe lllnps of our former county chairman. James G. Glessner, and remember his talented ana tireless exertions in behalf of the Reupbilcan party, i Threfore be it Resolved.

That it is the sense of this committee here assembled that we express to Mr. Glessner our most cordial greeting and svmnathv and hope for his speedy and complete restoration tohealth. Further, Resolved. That this resolution be filed and engrossed upon the minutes of this meeting and a copy lie sent to Mr. Glessner.

Monument Fund Money. Mayor Noell has received of Miss Min nie Bortner, of Centre school, Hopewell township, by hands of Mr. Kibler, fifty cents for the Soldiers and Sailor's monu ment, on Penn Park. Millinery Opening Continued, On account of the Inclement weather the millinery opeulug at Mowbray's, 30 West Market street, will be continued today and tomorrow. Tbe Officers fcetrlng It Got Into Washington on Time at 9:30 O'clock Last Night Secretary Long Would Not Relieve Tbein of tbe Document.

A Great Crowd 'Witnessed tbe Arrival. Washington, March 24. Lieutenant-Commodore Marlx and his paval companions bearing the report of tbe Maine court of Inquiries reached Washington at 9:33 to-night, the train being exactly on time. The crowd was so dense at the depot that tbe party left the train outside the shed and took carriages for the Ebbltt bouse, wlere the officers will spend the night. They were met at tbe station by an official of the Navy department, who informed them that the secretary of the navy would not receive the report tonight.

Hbrewobury Items. (Special correspondence to tbe Gazkttk Shrewsbury, March 24. Last Wednesday Amos Greaves, was stricken with paralysis which resulted fatally. His remains were interred at Leib's cemetery near Stewartstown. Two days later John Conrad, died.

His funeral took place on Sunday afternoon at the Luthern church, Rev. Heilman, officiating. On Saturday Christopher Rehmeyer, one North Hopewell township's most infliieoti il citizens passed away. The funeral services W3re conducted by Rev. Borky, of Red Lion, at Sadler's church, on Monday.

His remains were brought to this place and buried in the Lutheran cemetery. His age was given at 83 years nearly. Messrc. H. C' Charles, John, Herman and Edward Rehmeyer, wealthy and influential farmers residing near town are sons of the deceased.

The entertainment given by theCountry choir of Stewartstown. at the town hall last Saturday evening, was a great success. Tbe hail was crowded with friends and admirers of these well known entertainers. The music farces and Impromptu sayings were delightful to the -audience. On account of the illness of one of the members.

Miss Jennie Small, presided at the organ, which was kindly loaned by the Weaver Organ company, of York. Last year tbe Presbyterians of Hopewell township erected a (10,000 church at Stewartstown, to replace the one destroyed bv the September cyclone of The Country choir generously assumed a large share of this expense, and since then have been giving a series of successful and renumeratlve entertainments. Mr. and Mrs. Harry L.

Perry, John Rlchey and sisters, and Mr. Johnson, compose tbe Country choir. They richly deserve the praise and honor due them for their natural ability, as well as tbe charitable enterprise which they have so kindly and successfully undertaken. Charles L. Ehrhart, our well known stock dealer, has purchased from E.

McCleary, of Norfolk. his fine resi dence in the South ward. Mrs. McDonell, will remove to York, after a long residence In town. B.

W. Baker, will reside at Turnpike, after the first of next month. Jacob Ernst, has erected a pretty and convenient house which will soon be ready for occupancy. iur ijeigut, oi ouiensuui wihuuim, was In town Monday and entertained his friends with a scrfption of life In the German army, through many stations of which he passed in younger days. He thinks war is imminent and may involve all Europe In its thmes.

Tbe town council has made a very creditable report which speaks well forth members who have labored so hard and faithfully for the public good. Farmers Jottings. (Special correspondence of the Farmeks, March 24. The teachers institute was held at Gable's schoolhouse tor tbe final session for this term. Tbe house was crowded to its utmost capacity.

During the afternoon session the following class drills were given: Physiology, circulation. Miss Mary M. Ream; geography, Europe, Miss Emma Haar; arithmetic, mensuration, J.D.Jacobs; gram mar, flnit and non-flnit verbs, J. K. Baker; S.

E. Myers, twenty-five words in At the evening session tbe following literary program was rendered: Referred question, "What fs the strength of the United States answered by H. J. Stambaugb; referred question, "Why do men follow the an swered by E. W.

Oberdier; referred question, "When should we say 'no'?" an swered by J. K. Baker; referred question. Should political bosses be tolerated!" answered by J. D.

Jacobs; question undje discussion, resolved, that a country owes its prosperity to its natural resources rather than to its form of government. E. W. Oberdier and H. J.

Stambaugh upheld the affirmative side, while J. K. Baker aid J. D. Jacobs defended the negative side.

Tee judges, Burt Jacob, Emanuel Stine and Henry Ketterman decided two to one in favor of the affirmative. Recitations were given by Mary Kahlbaagh, John Myers, Raymond Jacobs, William P. Jacobs, Daisy Lau and John Haar and a duet by Mary Kahl-hangh and Ida Stlne. Farewell addresses were made by J. K.

Baker, W. Oberdier and H. J. Stambaugh. Last Sunday Mr.

and Mrs. William A. Stambaugh and Miss Kate Stambaugh were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. S.

A. Stnmbaugb. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Altlaod visited Iheir sou-ln-law, Lwls W.

Dick: last Sunday. Important Changes Made In Navnl Commands A Number of Fast Yachts Bought and Will Be Turned Into Torpedo Boats and Despatch Boats-Tbe Army and Navy Departments Preparing to Act Together. Washington. March 24. The last day before tbe arrival of the report of the Maine court of inquiry was one of unexampled activity in all official quarters.

Advices came early that the Spanish torpedo fleet had sailed from tbe Canaries for Porto P.ico and from this moment tbe most energetic warlike measures followed one another in constant succession. The movement of this fleet had been watched with the keenest Interest, as It was felt to Involve serious possibilities which might compel tbe United States government to protest against tbe movement as of a hostile character. Immediately on the receipt of tho official despatch from one of our naval attaches abroad briefly announcing the sailing of the fleet the fact was made known to the President and an earnest conference was held between him and Secretary Long and Assistant Secretary Roosevelt. The seriousness of the movement was fully considered and the President was advised that navl strategists regarded it as essential that this torpedo fleet should not be allowed to reach western waters. What, if any conclusion was reach, is not known.

Later in the day the Spanish minister, Senor Polo De Bernabe, called at tbe state department and speni some time with Judge It was naturafly inferred that the approach of the Spanish fleet was one of tbe subjects referred to. Whether, however, thvre was any suggestion against the move was not disclosed by either Judge Dayor, the Spanish minister, both of whom maintained the strictest reticence regarding their conference and refused to speak concerning It. Following the flotilla announcement important news followed rapldlly. Tbe first was this announcement by Secretary Long, Indicating the placing of our squadron and fleet on a war footing: "Admiral Sicar has been granted leave very much to the regret of tbe Nauy de-parmeut, although on acconnt of his health. "Captain Sampson has been made commander of tbe fleetatKey West.

Captain Evans has been ordered to take command of the battleship Iowa." The orders to the sqtiodron In Hampton Roads have not yet been Issued. Although the announcement did not state, it soon became known that Commo dore W. S. Schley was slated to command the (lying squadron. This announcement was recognized at once as of unusual importance at this junction.

Admiral Slcard, has been In command of the fleet at Key West through out the critical period of the Maine dis aster. Captain Sampson, has been in command of the Iowa, but more recently has been conspicuous before tbe pub'le as president of the Maine court of inquiry. Captain Robley Evans, Is known a "fighting Bob The next Important move was a determination to create a joint commission from the War and Navy departments so as to bring them into harmonious action on all measures. Captain Barker, tbe naval aide of Secretary Long was desig-oated to represent the Navy departmeut in this common plan of action. The representative of the War department has not yet been named It will not be necessary for these two officers to leave Washington as they can best arrange a joint plan of action In conference with the bureau chiefs of the two departments here.

Then at the close of day came an announcement that the Navy department has succeeded In pur chasing eight steam yachts and four steam tugs presumably at and near New York for use in the auxiliary naval fleet. The boats are about 400 tons each and in an energency would be suitabfe as torpedo boats. The yachts purchased are among tho fleetest along the Atlantic coast, and are said to be somewhat similar to the Mayflower recently purchased of the Ogden Geolet estate. This acquisition to the navy is regarded as'an exceptionally valuable one at tbe present time as the greatest need is felt for small craft suitable as torpedo boats and despatch boats. There was additional satisfaction at the Navy department at the large number secured In a single purchase.

The names and amounts paid for the various yachts and tugs are not disclosed as It Is said this would prove an embarrassment to the government In promoting speculation on other crafts for which negotiations are now proceeding. A fine souvenir given with every purchase at Unger'a New City shoe store, 9 South George street tbls week. held tbe Kearsarge In place and the splen did hull started on her journey to the water. As it started Mrs. Winslow broke the bottle of champagne over Its bow and exclaimed clearly and distinctly: christen thee Kearsarge." As the vessel glided smoothly into the river It seemed as if bedlam had broken loose.

Cbeer after cbeer went up from the crowd and tbe shrill whistles of the steamers In tbe harbor welcomed the new naval cham pion to Its natural element. The cruiser Brooklyn and monitor Puritan, which were lying out in the stream, were the representatives of tbe navy present. The christening party then proceeded to the bow of the Kentucky, which vessel was launched at 11:35 a. m. This ceremony was an exact counterpart of the former, except that when the critical moment arrived Miss Christine Bradley broke a cut glass bottle of water from the spring on tbe Lincoln farm and said "I christen thee Kentucky." Then as tbe vessel started down the ways, severa ootties oi old bourbon whiskey were hurled against her sides by Kentuckians who were opposed to the water christen ing.

Water from tbe soring on the Jefferson Davis farm in Kentucky was alxo smashed on the vessel's sides. Both were successful in every particular. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES. Items Clipped From Exchanges From Nearby Towns. The Baltimore Sun yesterday contained tbe following: F.

Sherwood Jordan, obtained a verdict for 2.000 damages in the Superior court yesterday in the second trial of bis suit against tbe Western Maryland Railroad company, for alleged uniawiui ejectment irom a train. Rev. H. M. J.

Klein, pastor of Grace Reformed church, of this city, preached before the Reformed Salem congregra-tlon at Harrisburg last evening. Samuel Garber and Joseph Kremer, of Mount Joy, charged with fatally assaulting John Schroll, who t'led from the effects of a blew on the head, were-given a hearing on Tuesday and committed for trial. They were held in 11,000 bail. Shortly after the organization of Har-rlsburg's city councils a police matron ordinance will be introduced and is expected to be passed. The matter has the approval of the mayor.

The new Civic club is to be back of the movement. Miller Ressler, a 5-year-old boy of Lea-cock township, Lancaster connty, was caught In the gearing of tbe machinery In his father's mill on Wednesday and probably fatally Injured. The child's side was terribly crushed, the right side of his face mashed and an eye torn out. The accident occurred while the miller was momentarily absent, Larue Items, (Special Correspondence of tbe Gazette.) Larue, March 24. Mr.

and Mrs. Jacob Moul were visiting In York one day last week. Paul Myers visited our school several Mr. and Mrs. William Houser were the guests of Mr.

and Mrs. Jacob Moul on Tuesday. Max Poland, wife and daughter were the guests of Dr. E. Geyne on Sunday last.

The Seitzviile school closed on Monday. Jacob Bayley is building an addition to bis warehouse. Jacob Meckley moved to Glen Rock on Monday. Robert Uhleman fell down tbe steps on Sunday morning and bad one of his ribs dislocated. Messrs.

J. R. Meckley, G. F. Krebs.

P. A. Noli, Jacob Moul and Paul Moul were the guests of Dr. E. Heyne on Tuesday evening.

The roads are in a bad condition on account of the rain. E. M. Baily, of Nelman, visited Henry Brenneman on Monday. Prof.

J. A. Heyne, our violinist, is very busily engaged playing at parties and dances. Onr farmers are very busily engaged in plowing and getting ready to sow their oats. The dance at Larue bn Saturday even ing was a good one.

Those present were: Messrs. Vinnie Delle, Charles Delle, John Grothey, Henry Young, Curtis. Bailey, Daniel Heyne, George Heyne, George Brenneman, Curvia Houser, Henry Brenneman and wife, Elias Brenneman, John Houser, Joseph Heyne, Jacob Moul, Paul Moul. Daniel Seachrist. Temous Moul.

George Heyne.John Heyne, Tempns Stump, Fred Grothey. Albert Grothey, Christian Noll and wife. IUcb Houser, Herman Houser, William Cramer, WMUm Stlne, Granville Moul, Misses Minnie Zarlot, Celestin Zarlout, Annls Bailey, Cora ISrenneman, Llllie Bailey, Emma Heyne, Elsie Kicbiey and Llllie Dehe. A Musical Tarty. The home of Mr.

and Mn. E. C. E'ch-elberger, of 203 North Newberry street, was tbe scene of a delightful social gathering last Wednesday evening. The party was a muslcale, there being many selections, both Instrumental and vocal, render during tbe evening.

The Vuc.l duets by Percy Pentz and stster. Miss Bertha, were especially enjoyable. The handsomely arranged table of seasonable delicacies to which the guests were Invited gave additional enjoyment to the occasion. Miss Ida Vaugh, of 233 Wf st Princess street, as admitted to the. hospital for treatment tdsterday.

She was removed to the hospital jJa the ambulance. J. Bart, wlio cla ms to be the coming I stronir man of America, ffave an exhibition lot ls strergtb last Light at the Colonial hotel, before a large crowd, Tbe dorse hitched to the delivery wagon of harles Beck, tbe ran orf yesterday fterqoon on Newberry street. Tbe shafts weue broken and the harness torn. James Washington, the popular barber vlth Mr, Meads, has purchased from George delers.

tbe barber shop at 3 South Beaver street. He will take charge April 1. Today Is the thirty-third anniversary of the battle of Fort Steadnsan. Among tbe many old veterans who will celebrate the event today is Cornelius Lefever, of thisclty. The new bell for St, Matthew's Lutheran church Carlisle avenue, was placed in the belfry of the church on Wednesday.

It will be consecrated on Thursday, April 9, with appropriate services. Owing to the inclement weatbe' last even ing the rehearsal of the York Choral society. In the Moul building, was not so largely attended. Several nsw singers joined tbe aociety last evening. A.

Diets, the new proprietor of tbe popular Alverne hotel. 28) West Market strait, held a reopening of tbe hotel last Landlord Diets served his many friends with a fine supper. Good music was furnished by the Mystic Chain band. to Wed. Cleru of tbe Courts Stoner has Issued mar-rluge licenses to the following: William C.

C'orribowerand Prlscllla Sterner. John T. Simon, and Minnie L. Bortner. Clinton S.

Fickes and Lottie Prowell. A word 1th you about our Cloak and SuifrDepartment. We have fitted up an elegant Cloak and Suit Department, 2nd Door, North George street, where you will find tbe latest styles Ladies' Tailor-made Suits, Capes, Silk Skirts and Waists and Se per ate Skirts in great variety. This Department Is in charge of an experienced Cloak and Suit saleswoman late of Ne York. Call and see our display, whether you want to buy or not.

We extend you a cordial Invitation. Bespectffully. LEBACirs, Centre Square. We Mako All-Wool Snlts to order from tlO up, at Hoffman's -J we will call at your residence. Tailoring Establishment..