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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-09-21

There are nine customs officers quaran-
tined on board the City OF Rio de Janeiro
at San Francisco, who are watching that
nothing gets in or out of the vessel
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-09-21

Cholera Morbus is dangerous. COM
plant, and often is fatal In its results.
To avoid this you should use DeWitt's
Collie & Cholera Cure. as soon as the
first symptoms appear.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-09-21

A dispatch yesterday from Port Allegro
says tnat the British bark Gendune,
bound from Hamburg to Port Los Ange-
les, is ashore on the South American
coast in q deg. south latitude. She is
broadslde on in 16 feet of water.-Chron-
icle.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-09-21

Three vessels were ait the quarantine
station at Angel island yesterday, says
the Bulletin of Wednesday. They were
the Pacific Mail steamer City OF Rio de
Janeiro, the Honolulu packet S. C. Alien
and the British ship Merloneth from the
port of Rio de Janeiro.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-09-21

1t is an old custom to nail up horse
shoe over a door for good luck. Butchers
who have been doing this have lately
been compelled to take them down. Peo-
pie don't like the sign over butcer's
stall. 1t does not look as II they sold
"bone.ess turkey."-SaIem Post.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-09-21

The British steamer Strathness, Cap
tain Durdin is expected on the Sound in
a short time to load lumber for Delagoa
Bay, South Africa, and 1t is quite prob
able she will take her cargo from this
port. The Strathness left Heigo, Japan,
August 3. She was bound for Puget
Sound by way Of Moji and Shanghai. The
first cargo Of Washington fir for South
Africa was shipped from the Sound last
March and since this trade has been in
augurated, five large steamers have al
ready left for that country with full car
goes Of the leading product of the
Evergreen state, and two more steamers
are already on the Sound preparing to
take cargoes while the two announced
at the head of this column are now on the
way here. This makes a total OF nine Of
the largest class of freight steamers COM
ing to these waters in a very little more
than half year after the line was es-
ab1shed.-Ledger.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-09-21

The Yamhill Record says: MANY OF
the hopyards in Polk and Marion counties
have been abandoned because of the
growers inability to get picking money
and also because the hops in some Of the
yards have begun moulding on the vines.
The contractors have refused to advance
money unless expert dryers are employed
and this the growers say, the market will
dlned.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-09-21
PROVEN A BOON.

Gentlemen:-I have always recon-
mended KransA's Headacne Capsules
wherever l have had a chance. They
., I've proven Veritable boon In my
ianlily against any and all kinds Of
headache. Yours truly.
]. ". WALTER,
Leavenworth, Kansas.
For sale by Chas. Rogers. Astoria,
Oregon sole agent.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-09-21

KARL's CLOVER ROOT, the great
Blood purifier, gives freshness and
clearness to the complexion and curea
Constipation. 2b cts. SO cts. $1.oo.
For Sale by ]. w. Conn.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-09-21
ALONG THE WATER FRONT.

The steamer Columbia leaves San Fran
cisco for this city today.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-09-21
Few rIen Would Ask
for a Finer Dinner

than those we serve. We're trying in
every way to make them the most en-.
Jeyable in town. All the good things
of the season-cooked by our excellent
cook--in the most delicious style. Perfect
service.
Il you invite a friend to the Palace
Restaurant the place is sufficient guar
antee that he will receive a good meal.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-09-21

The British ship Laomene arrived yes
terday, 1853 days from Liverpool On July
10, while working through a furions
northwest gale off Cape Horn, she was
boarded by a heavy sea which played
havoc around the decks, a seaman named
Joseph Perry was knocked down, dashed
against the spare spars and killed. He
was "a native of Wales, aged 90 years.
Call.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-09-21
TuO TraflSeOntlnental
Pullman and Tourlot sIeapers
Free Reclining chairs Car
Astoria to San Francisco.

Columbia, Friday, Sept 6.
State OF California, Wednesday, Sept Il.
Columbia, Monday. Sept. 16
State. Saturday. Sept q.
Columbia. Thursday, Sept. 26
State, Tuesday, Oct. l.
Columbna, Sunday, Oct 6.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-09-21

The Newberg Independent says there
isn't genuine catfish in Oregon waters.
The big-headed fish caught In the Co.
lumbla slough and elsewhere are bull
heads and while resembling catfish
somewhat, are altogether different in
their habits, and decidedly inferior In
quality. Then, too, they seldom grow to
weigh more than a pound or so, while
catfish have been taken that would weigh
60 or more pounds and very frequently
10 to 80.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-09-21

The British steamer Yanaiva is now at
Port Townsend and will load lumber for
De,agoa Bay, South Africa. The Nor
weglan steamer Herman Wede, of Jares-
berg, arrived at Vancouver yesterday to
load lumber for the same port. The
steamer Beltisloe loaded with the first
cargo consisting of 1000 900 feet of lumber
at the Port BlalSely mills last March
The Selvig took out the second cargo of
25OOOOO feet from Port Blakely and the
steamer Oscar III, Eskdale and Straits of
Dover each carried away 100000 feet of
fir lumber from this port Tacoma, there
fore, has shipped three of the five car
goes and promises to keep up that pro-
portion of the shipments. The steamers
which are yet to sail will carry the fol-
lowing amounts of lumber: Yanariva,
2,5OO,OOO feet; Straits Of Sunda, 1000, ,OOO
feet; Strathness, 100000 feet Herman
Wede, 100000.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-09-21

The 4. j. Potter viii leave astoria at
Z p. m. daily, except Sunday; leave Port
land at a. m. daily. except Sunday.
The R. R. Thompson will leave Astoria
at e;A5 a. m. daily, except Sunday; leave
Portland at p. m. daily, except salur-
day
For rates and general information cali
on or address
c. f. ovERBAUcH,
Commercial Agent. Astoria, or.
W. 81. HURLBURT,
Gen. Pas. Agt. Portland. Or.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-09-21
sTATE NEWS.

Interesting Items Culled From Oregon's
Leading Newspapers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-09-21

Balfour, Guthrie & Co. took two large
ships for wheat loading yesterday at 24s
for Cork for orders. or 22s Cd to a direct
port. One Of these will be laid on fol-
Liverpool direct. The rate shows a de.
cline of IS Sd from the last previous spot
charter 1t is thought the owners OF
these ships did a :, sc thing in accepting
business even at the decline. Two ships
came in yester lay to be added to the
dfsengaged list One Of these was in
ballast from Hongkong. Another came in
under charter. There are now thirteen
SHIPS at 24,O06 tons on the free list. all OF
which have arrived this month. Five OF
these are wooden ships. 1t is too early
to begin to accumulate tonnage for the
crop year Of 1s96-97. and it is hoped that
every one OF these ships viii get an offer
for some kind Of outward business right
away. The longer they remain in port
the poorer the chance for acceptable
charters-Journal of Commerce.
The following comes form the Coast
Mall: Captain Metcalfe, representing
the marine underwriters, who went I'D to
the Bawnmore on the San Francisco tug
Monarch, carried away with him a very
poor opinion of some sections Of Curry.
judging by what he told a reporter in
San Francisco. Among other things ne
said There Is one thing 1 am going
TO tell you that you can gamble on.
The people Who live within twenty or
twenty-four miles of where the Bawn-
more went ashore are born wreckers.
They stole everything in sight, and Cap
tain and Mrs. Woodside and the men
were actually hungry when we arrived;
these Oregon men and women had pE-
fered all their provisions. Mrs. Woodside
was reduced to one gown, and Capt,
eide mad pair Of shoes. no socks a
pair Of trousers and a shirt and hat
Everything else was stolen. Mrs Wood
side lost her .ast wrapper In a mysterious
way. II was wet with ealt water, and she
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-09-21

Superintendent OBrlen, General Pas
senger Agent Hurlburt and General Road
master Peters passed through Pendleton
to the Cast In Mr. O'Brden's special car
on an inspecting trip. Being seen at the
train by reporter. Mr.. O'Brien was
asked II there was anything In the
resurrected report that the o. II. g. N.
would tunnel the Blue mountain east OF
Pend,eton to shorten the line thirty
mixes and obviate the hauling OF trains
over the high mountains as at present
Mr. O'Brien said: II am positive no such
move is contemplated, at least not for
this season. 1t Is work of magnitude
that incurs great expense Such a tunnel
as has been spoken OF would be one and
one-fourth miles Tong and would cost
something like a million and a half, ana
that's lots Of money to spend during these
times" Referring to the route according
to the Old survey made when the tunna
wes projected In former years, Mr.
o. 'Brten said 1t would be along the north
fork Of Meacham creek, coming out at
HEgard.-East Oregonian.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-09-21

Judge r. 3. w. Spargur Of the Minne-
lnaha Irrigating company, located on the
Umatila river, says that they expect to
start work on their ditch again soon.
They have six miles of the ditch now
complete, and calculate to extend 1t eight
or ten miles fIther this fall or winter.
Their ditch covers fine body of land, all
laying level and easy to cover with water.
The company has now quite little town
Of its own at Maxwell siding on the O..
r. & NJ, consisting of several dwellings,
barns shops, etc. Judge Spargur says
that after looking over various parts OF
the country they concluded to locate
where they are now. believing 1t to be
the best location they had seen any
where and that they have not had any
cause to regret the selection. 1t is ex-
pected that many persons Will take land
under the ditch-in fact. several families
have already done so.-East Oregonian
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-09-21

The steamer Arcata, which arrived yes
terday from the north, says the Call,
brought down Captain and Mrs. Wood
side, First officer Campbell, Engineers
SempJe and McCutcheon and Steward
Moody of the wrecked steamer Bawn-
more. Captain Woodside reports that the
iron hull Is still hard and fast in the
sand and WIZ remain there in all prob
ABILITY TIL doomsday. Among the un-
fortunate passengers were e. q. Edmond
son and wife, who were bound for South
America. They are poor people, and as
they lost everything in the wreck thew
feel the disaster keenly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-31
THE BISHOP HEARS EVIDENCE.
In the Matter of the Bi"nd'"r"
Memorial Church Ncstry.

PETERSBURG, VA, December SO--
(speclal)-A great deal OF Interest has
been manifested in Episcopal Church cir
cles here In the last few days IN the
matter Of he status Of the Church OF the
Good Shepherd. known as the remnant
Memorial church, in Blandford. II was
erected by his widow in loving memory
to her husband. the late David Is. rem
nant. The church is a beautiful GOthic
edince of stone, and mas "A large ana
working congregation. Whether or nor
the yestry Of the church snail be ap-
pointed or elected seems to be the quta-
ton at issue. The church has Ions been
regarded as a mission supporter NANNY
by ST. Pauls, and the rector OF 81. faui >
by the advice, and with the consent OF
the Bishop Of he Diocese, appointed
vcstry for the mission, consisting OF t"o
members OF St. Pauis church, ana four
members OF the mission church resi-
dents OF Blandford The congregatio"
protested. and appealed to Bishop Ran
dolph, on the grounds that under me
cauons OF the Church, the congregation
have the right to elect their own Vestry-
men. Bishop Randolph came to the ci'y
to-day and has been looking into the
matter and hearing the evidence on Doth
sides. The evidence was not eotteh
through with. and as Rev. c. K. haines
had 10 go out OF the city this evening
the Bishop adjourned over the matter
until tomorrow. when the question at
issue will probably be settled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-31
DEAD In HIS OFFICE.
A GREAT SHOCK TO THE PEOPLE
OF FAPWyILLE.


FARMVlLLE. VA. December 30 --(spe-
cial)-The people Of Farmyine were
startled tonight at finding the tody Of
one OF their well-known physicians and
surgeons lying cold In death in his office
on Main street DR. David S Russell
had been missed from the street since
the early morning. and as night drew on
his hostler reported that he was not out Of
town. as his horse was I'm he stable.
The door to the Doctors office was lock-
ed and realizing that his absence was
unusual. his friends grew apprehensive
that he had been taken III. or something
had befal.en him The police were noti-
fed. and going TO his Office door at s
o'clock tonight. they broke a pane OF
glass from the transom and peered
through.
DOUBLED UP on THE FLOOR.
From there they saw the Doctors body
doubled up behind the door. The door
was Immediately broken open and the
body placed upon a lounge. The unfor-
tunate man had apparently been dead for
some hours. There were no marks Of
violence upon his person, and he features
were perfectly composed and natural
The coroner was notified, but did not
deem an inquest necessary. inasmuch as
the death was attributed 10 aToplexy.
Shortly after breakfast this morning DR..
Russell remarked to a friend that he
was feeling quite badly. and was going
to lock himself UP In his room and see
II he could not sleep Off his i'll feeling.
He evidently died as soon as he entered
his room. as the bunch Of keys with
which he unlocked the door was found
tightly clnched in his right hand.
HIS CAREER.
Or. Russell was a native Of Winchester,
Va. and was Sc years Of age. He came
10 Farmvire directly after the war,
through which he served faithfully as as
sistant surgeon 20 Jackson's sharpshoot-
ers Subsequent to coming to Farm
Vile he married Miss Rosa b. billiard,
daughter OF the late J. b. Hllliar1.
Scarcely could any one be more missed
here than will be Dr. Russell. He was
a big-hearted man, and it is doubtful If
ever "A chance presented itself 10 him
70 do a kindly deed that he did not seize
the opportunity. lie was intellectual 10
A marked degree, and was very fond Of
writing, being gifted with the pen. Many
Of his literary productions as well as
his kindly minlstrations 10 the poor in
sickness will live in the memory Of our
peop.e He was a Mason, and the mem
hers Of that order have taken charge Of
his remains and will bury him tomorrow
with the customary honors. He leaves
wife and three grown children, one OF
whom is Mr.. billiard Russell, OF Rich
mond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-31
IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Refusal Of the Senate to Adjourn
TIL January 9th.

WASHINGTON. December @-The
Senate. IN executive session this after
noon. refused to pass the joint reso l.
ton OF Mr. Cockrelrs for an adjournment
from tomorrow to January 9Th.
After combinations had been made the
matter came up on the suggestion OF
Senator Hin, Of New York. and Senator
Berry. OF Arkansas both Of whom SAID
that they thought the Congress, In view
Of the message Of the President, ought
not t. take recess for any length N
time.
Mr. Hill made speech in which ne
went over much Of the ground OF MS
speech the other day. He called upon his
associates TO stay here and endeavor
% pass some legislation that would give
he Treasury relief
Mr.. Hill was reminded that nothing
the President had asked for could be
got through the Senate. and 1t was non
sense TO ask the Senate 10 stay and make
an effort TO do that which everybody
knew was impossible. In view. however
OF the objections that had been raised
Mr.. Cockrel withdrew his resolution,
and the Senate adjourned until to-mor-
row
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-31
4 Word from Atlanta To Virginia

or OF the lf4rIaAthsJ
To-day l sauntered into the hall Of the
Woman's Congress because i had noticed
from the Constitution and other papers
there would be delivered lecture on
ssTha Press" About noon a notebook
ing woman. introduced in most compli-
mentary style by the presiding officer
arose and discussed the press and lite
nature Of the day. / have heard nothing
s,iperior 10 her effort during my long
stay at the exposition and. as with
strong logic, keen satire. and telling
points. she argued for the publication
of the press. my soul stirred within me
and 1 felt that every newspaper-man IN
mis- country should be IN that audience
chamber; the perOration In which she
nolnted out the duty Of her own sex and
',rged them TO action was one Of the most
philosophic. eloquent and moving 10
which have listened, and IL should yet be
heard hv all the women Of this country
The measures urged by Miss Fowlkes,
or Virginia, for the forwarding OF the
purpose in hand, seem TO me admirable
and worthy Of all attention. and steps
should be taken for action in the mat
ter. ,,,,-,--
some Of my ancestors were NirgInians,
and learning Miss Fowlkas IS one, l reel
jnpelled by love and loyalty 70 the
proud old state to pay this tribute OF
gratitude and admiration TO the grand
woman She has sent TO speak to us
Hurrah for Virginia! One Of the hnest
critics I met this evening says the ad-
dress should be published by all means
that he has heard nothing ADLER or more
exhaustive.
To forward this tribute 10 the most
enterprising paper Of Virginia feel IS
due her and her magnificent daughter
who spoke to US to-day. H. i. -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-31
MUNYON
Mr.. LITTLE'> SI0kY INSPIRES
CONFIDENCE.
Munyon's Dyspepsia and stomach
Remedy Cured Him Completely
Equally Successful Cures for
Rheumatism. CatHrrh, Kidney,
Blood and Nerve Disenses-at All
Druggisfs. - Cents "a Bottle.

Mr.. l.. VI. Little, New Waterford, o.
says: Two years ago / was attacked oy
typhold-feyer which left me with a very
distressing form or stomach trouble.
also had irritation OF the kidneys anu
spine, and enlargement OF the Spleen,
Ny stomach Was 50 weak mat all
could take was toast bread, rolled oats
and milk, aud even this caused intense
suffering IN the stomach and bowels
from the food not digesting. Two prom
inent physicians treated m, without CIV
ing relief, and | was ready To give up
I'm despair. when friend advised Nuh-
von's Remedies. saying he nad been
cured By Munyon's Kidney cure. ] Cd
IA ned Munyon's Dyspepsia cure NerN'
Cure. and Kidney Cure, and In thtee
weeks after beginning this treatment L
WAS able 10 eat without suffering from
Indigestion, and by continuing snort
time longer | was entirely cured or all
my troubles"
Munyon's Dyspepsia Cure Is sudrah-
ted 10 cure all forms OF Indigestion,
and stomach troubles. Price 2Jc.
Munyon's Kidney cure specify eures
pains in the back. ioins. or groihs, anu
all forms of kidney diseases.
MUNYON'S rheumatism cure never iaiis
TO relieve In / TO hours. and cures III
a few days. Price zoc.
MUNYON'S Remedies at all druggists,
mostly - cents vial.
Personal letters TO Professor Munyon'
iys Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa an
swered with free medical advice for any
disease.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-31
SUPPOSED sWINDLING SCHEME.
Gold Ore from North Carolina
Forged Bank Check.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. December 90
A supposed swindling scheme Of new order
has come to light \ man signing
himself John Mcdonald, Of Waynes-
boro', n c.. during last November,
sent 10 the Director Of the Mint here
a sample OF gold-ore, upon which the
express charges were 30 cents. Director
Preston refused to receive the ore. The
next thing heard Of the matter was the
receipt by Director Preston Of letter
from Mcdonald, stating that the ore had
been assayed at the Charlotte a.. @
assay office, and that the ore had
been sent 10 a New York party who
had sent him a check for 500. drawn
on a blank OF the Chambers National
Bank. Of New York. and signed by
John l.. D. Roame. United States Urea
suror.
Mcdonald enclosed this check TO Direc-
tr Preston. and stated that the Waynes-
boro bank had declined 10 cash IL.
Mcdonald says he suspects the check Is
a forgery. and II it is he will prosecute
the party.
OF course. there Is no such person as
"John l.. j. R0ame, United States Urea
surer." and there Is no such bank now
I'm existence as the Chambers National
Bank
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-31
Promotions I'm the Navy.

WASHINGTON -. c., December 3d.
The President to-day nominated Com
mander Nicoll Ludlow TO be a captain;
Iieutenant-C Commanders Chapman G.
Tod6. j. y. Hemphil. and \. Is. II. LII
lie. 10 be commanders. Lieutenants q. -.
I.ocxllnger Perry Garst, j. X. COsswell,
and Frederic Singer. TO be lieutenant
commanders: the following lieutenants.
mnior grade, 20 be lieutenants. r. :.
chase. l. NJ. Garrett. T r. Marsh, G. =.
bliss. C.. ". Jungen. C.. r.. Harlow. w.
4 Gin. T. W. Ryan. 6. $ Ripley. and
". j. Sears: and the following ensigns
To- be lieutenants. junior grade. q. ). VIII
ii4ms. ". r. Hoceatt. 4. NJ Beecher T..
X. Hill, Roger Wells, yr., J. j. .McDon-
aii " o. Hulme, III. T. Par Inter. N.
- Tones. Jr.. W. T.. Shoemaker. /. X.
seymour. c. " Fans. and c. = Plunkett.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-31

.,,,ir, PA. vc,omrer 20
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r.- int '
..l ami ID ''"'''' "' ''' i'""-
...-r.rr>ire steamer horsl, cHa' Sod
.. ,iatr- trc neutrality laws 10y con-
....r.rc h.forc United States
l. >'.'i ''
witness was '.''' ''e"'Il'A-
tnc hDgsa meman, who made
,t 90 Port Antonio regarding
.r..r uron which Tho prosa.
....r+ do tosoeos tn,t
,., .,,s,,.~ -, ,,,,n.
Dr. ''''''
G.a. November '''' 'A'e p"Ssehs Is
.. .a board. one oil whom was John
.... head ol the arm of John d.
charter. rs az tbo vcssols
..,-,..,' -, -.
"' ''''''''
.t.a iht Nf' NY S@t4 AIH'-
.. also fireman on me uorsa. that
stnrt pioe,'-'- ~ 'n' New Jers
..- ai- VIC" AZ" -" n's"' nsht look
...H a i'A mama inc Slranahan
ol 4'I'. ~osss anu as many
l.N.- aili.'-.'''','.. "l'" am arms
v.re placed in S"e- oo"'S Mnen on
fr. l.Dtn COAST ""' u steamer was
t.. Biased o> Sfa'Sh suhoo"t
.r-s--tNinl n'ii.H oo0hsei lot me
o.....e rrNtiai.l nV'linS material. be-
ADMISSION NJ me witness was
ty t-c SiaIsn consul at $l.o)
I- h. SUI az assistant COL
custom az foit Antonio, tcs-
.n lawns "'>-e" INC aoIsd dltcr
r.hsrn al maie his dihdavit, and
"lu- - >ai' llsts on board. The
I'd tnat aptain Nioerg told
.rat Hf ste1mc's boats, 10 which.
cc-l. Che rem and arms were
transferred OF trc cast Of Cuba, 0at
r. .c-t .r storl. Nr. Murray also
t.e Horsa S funnel having been
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-31
REPORT on THE TEXAS.
IL IL Said to he Against the ships
Superiority.

WASHINGTON. D. g., December o.
The report Of the Naval Board OF IN
spection as 10 the result Of its trip in the
battleship fxas last week was received
at the Navy Department to-day, and IL
is said that it indicates that the Texas
has not proved herself TO be superior
vessel.
Secretary Herbert declined to-day 10
say anything about the contents OF the
report, but tomorrow he viii probably
give out a statement
II is known that the report recommends
many changes In hrlng tie turret-guns'
the hydraulic gear used worked so badly
that In one instance it took two hours
10 discharge the gun. The bottom OF the
ship was also considerably shasJ. IL was
said at the department to-day that u was
not unlikely that the Texas would be
placed ont Of commission, and extensive
reuairs made.