| Show Luscmo Uf I1ATTLI SHUS The Horitteeky an it st ins t 0 I it Way Tbdy Near Norfolk Va March 22Irparatlon for the twin launching 01 the battle uhlpa Kentucky and Karsarg next Thursday are rapidly being pushed to completion Governor Taylor and staff wil he present is well as many Ills tlngulshed naval olllcers und prominent civilians It will be the first time In the history of shipbuilding wheirt great battleships have Ien munched on the Arrive morning The cruise llrooklyn now In Hampton Honda wll probably be on hand to represent the nay and saut tier companions of some possible future tea light as they take the water A feature ot th nt Irndance nlll be the presence of the nave I reserve battalion of this city mhose rectnt organization Is I the pres cut Outgrowth or th war ser The ship are now practically ready for I munching the wam are being greased with tons of tallow and all that remains is I to knock In the braces Th ships are now considered R5 per cell completed and It Is I understood that the Newport News company ties bn requested by ihe navy department 10 rush tbm to comlllon |
