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The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-01-01
Used Razor on City Marshal.

City Marshal Henry James, Of Perry,
lies at the point of death with his
throat cut almost from ear to ear. Juba
and Clay Jordan went to Perry Christ
mas day and proceeded to paint tina
town red. Marshal James appeared
upon the scene to restore quiet, when
he was set upon by Clay Jordan with
q razor.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-01-01
The Ingalls, Statue.

Instead of being dissatisfied, as re-
ported, with the design of the statue
of the, late Senator John J. ingalls,.
which the state of Kansas will place
in statuary hall at the capitol, Rep
'resentative Curtis Is we'll pleased
with it. All of the members of the
Kansas delegation in congress will
comply with the request OF Charles N.
Niehaus, the sculptor, that they in
spect the designs.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-01-01
Stole from His Mother.

Asa Mattox, a Wyandotte comfy
youth, has been sent to the reform
school for stealing team and buggy
from his mother and selling them for
a song.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-01-01
Death, Beat the. Courts.

Mrs. Ida Crabb has just been ap.
POINTED to administer en- her dead
husbands estate at Wichita. This re-
calls the fact that Crabb was killed By
his brother-in-law the very day Mrs
Crabb, flied suit for divorce.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-01-01
Brother Aided clipping es.ple.

l. A. SAendorf. farmer south OF
Oskaloosa. and Hattie Runbaugh. the
20-year-old daughter q neighbor.
secured a carriage and left for parts
unknown The mother locked the girl
up 70 keep her from going but tha
girls brother helped her to get away.
Shendcrf was recently divorced.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-01-01

Warden Jewett furnished the 1.06e
prisoners ct the state penitentiary With
good vaudeville show Christmas day.
He secured performers at Kansas Cit
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26
LOUISIANA REPUBLICANS
ACTIVE IN CONFERENCE,

NEW ORLEANS, La, Jan. 20
AS a result Of a conference Of republi
can leaders Of Louisiana held In New
Orleans today, 1t Is announced that
the party will name a full state ticket
to be voted for at the next election
Several names are mentioned in con
nection with the g%ubernatorial nomi
nation, but the choice Of the ticket viii
be left to the state convention to b.
held later.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26
VaImora Health
Training School

in Europe, returned to his ranch home
to make final plans and preparations
for the reception Of the boys next sum.
mer.
The school is to open in June and
the enrollmentswill be for six months,
closing in time to allow the boys to
return for the Christmas holidays and
to take up their school or college work
with the winter term. The people OF
Las Vegas will be greatly interested
in the boys Health Training
school, and will join with The Optic
in wishing Mr.. Pond and his asso.
ciates in the work the greatest pos.
sible measure OF success.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26
Las Vegas Views
On Joint Statehood

be Of such size as to take a promi-
nent place in the Union, which New
Mexico alone could not do. ! ann very
much in favor of the joint bill"
Capt. J. A. la Rue.
Il would prefer to wait four years
for separate statehood than to rush
into the Joint statehood proposition
at present. Between joint statehood
and remaining a territory, ! am some
what in doubt"
j. s. Duncan.
Il should much prefer to Q New
Mexico remain as she is than become
a state in conjunction with Arizona.
Ny reasons against joint statehood
are to be found in the different condi-
lions which exist in the two terrific
ries In population and in sentiment.
| do not believe they would ever
make a homogeneous state"
Mayor X. D. GoodalI.
Il am opposed to joint statehood
because | do not believe the people Of
the two territories desire it. | be-
lieve, also, that there would be points
Of difference In the financial and po-
litical conditions which it would be
hard to adjust. / should prefer to see
each territory admitted as a separate
state"
Colonel TWitchell.
Half a loaf is better than no bread.
| With the two combined, we would
have two senators and three congress
men,-a much better representation
than Colorado had when she was ad.
mitted. From a taxpayers stand
point, joint statehood Is better than
two states. Politically, 1t ~ only
result in n way. Both parties would
be compelled to nominate the very
best men for office, including the
courts. otherwise, the weak or men
lacking in a proper sense Of Official
duty, no matter on what ticket, would
surely be defeated. The new state
would be very close politically.
Bosses would no longer dominate
either party successfully"
r. o. Blood.
am in favor Of separate state
hood, but would rather e New
Mexico and Arizona come in as one
state than for them not to come In a.
all. The combined territories would
make a large area, which should con
tribute much to the national glory"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26
PERSONALS

Pedro Bustus and Juan Ortega went
out to Mora this morning.
Jacob Gross Of St. Louis arrived
this morning on the flyer.
Romuldo Roybal. treasurer of Mora
county, has returned to Mora.
Mrs. H. Risch is still confined to
her home on account Of illness.
Mrs. S. M. Kiser arrived in town
today from Chicago for a short visit
upon Mrs. L. Helfrich.
w. E. Banker. representing the Los
Angeles Art Leather company, is in
town.
j. X. Martin, who has been out at
Los Alamos for q few days, is back
again In town.
Archbishop Borgade and Fathers
de Rasch and Gilberton left yester-
day for Santa Fe.
Bridget Smith, head waitress at
the Castaneda, is once more back at
her duties, after a long illness.
f. H. Biernbaum, probate clerk Of
Mora county. who spent several
days in the city, left for home this
morning.
G. F. Waugh, the Trinidad broker
who has been staying a few days IN
town on business, left last night for
Santa Fe.
Mrs. Chas. Ifeld was an Albuquer-
bound passenger this morning.
she will visit relatives in the Duke
City for several days.
Trif Won Schrenck Of the forestry
bureau, is again at the Castaneda-
His brother, who is at the head OF
the bureau, is expected here in a few
days.
Rev. w. Hayes Moore, pastor OF the
Presbyterian church Of Santa Fe'
writes to friends that he has improved
much as a result Of taking the baths
at Pueblo.
Dr. Henry L. Thomson, professor
Of theology at the Menaul school ~
albuquerque, left last night for Santa
Fe. The gentleman remained over
Sunday in this city.
g. W. Medler, one Of the Albuquer'
que representatives Of the Washing
tom Life Insurance company, spen'
today introducing E. H. bergman
who has come to Las Vegas as resi-
dent agent. Mr.. Bergman expects
soon to be Joined by his wife. The'
will make their permanent home Il
Las Vegas. The gentleman Is the sol
Of the former superintendent Of tn
territorial penitentiary and airead!
has many acquaintances In this city
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26
PRESIDENT HADLEY TO
SPEAK IN ALBANY.

ALBANY, N. ", Jan. 26.-Prominent
physicians and surgeons Of New York,
Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica,
Poughkeepsie and numerous other cit
les and towns Of the state are gath
cred in Albany for the annual meeting
Of the New York State Medical asso-
citation. The initial session is to be
held this evening In the assembly
chamber or the capital. The princi.
pal speaker will be President Arthur
T. Hadley Of Yale university.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26
Call for BIDS.

Bids will be received at the once OF
the secretary Of the New Mexico IN.
sane asylum until Monday. Feb. 10Th,
1904. at 10 a. M, for the erection o. 9
16S-foot annex for the said asylum.
Building to be Of brick, with brick par.
titious, pressed brick front, tin roof,
stone and concrete foundation. stone
trimmings, maple floors. window
guards, plumbing, electric lights and
indirect steam heating and ventilating
system.
Plans may be secured at the ONCE
Of Holt & Holt, architects. Las Vegas,
N. M, upon the deposit Of ten dollars,
ave Of which will be refunded when
plans are returned. Separate specifi,
cations for heating and yentilating
system.
WILLIAM e. GoRTNER,
| Secretary.Treasurer New Mexico In
sane Asylum. foo
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26

While the j. E. Rosenwald lodge is
meeting In one DON Of the Temple
tomorrow night, the Temple Aid so
ciety will meet in another. The two
sessions will begin at 5 o'clock. After
routine business is transacted, the
two societies will meet in joint SEES
sion Of the Social Culture club. Miss
Levy will read a paper on Ophelia, and
there will be other interesting fea'
lures.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26

.You hold my future happiness he
told the girl.
why don't you hold II y%ourself?'
she asked coyly.
And she wasn't so heavy that he
couldn't do 1t easily.-Chicago Post.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26

Burros are found ranging in the Ma,
sonic cemetery much to the detriment
Of grass plots. This ought to be some
body's business to rectify.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26
WOMAN ON TRIAL FOR
MURDER IN NEWARK.

NEWARK, N. J., Jan. 26.-The case
OF Mrs. Catherine Ray, indicted for
murder, was called for trial today be-
fore chief Justice Gummere. Mrs.
Ray Is charged with having beaten to
death her four.year-old niece. Marie
Coming.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26

lust around the corner from the
postofice ii where Moses Best and
breakfast Bill are sold. Merit But
ter. is also always on sale.-Dick's.
1-2O
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26

II I retail lard cheaper than others
wholesale It you'd better buy Of
Turner. l-l6
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26
.Soldiers Of Fortune"

Clean, wholesome, something to be
proud Of In an age OF problem plays;
full Of excitement--If you've read the
book you'll want to see the play; II
you haven't you'll see It anyhow
New York Herald. l.ou
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26

Lard? Yes, lard Is cheap, but you'd
better ask Turner about the price.
ZIG
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26

Do not forget to provide yourselves
with tickets for the "euchre" to be
given Feby. Sth at Rosenthal hall dur
ing the Temple aid fair. Isl
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26

You'll miss much pleasure II you
miss the Elks' ball tonight.-Dont.
1-54
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26

Yes, buy lard now while It is cheap,
Ask Turner about i. l-l6
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26

Supper on the stage tonight by Du'
vail at the Elks' ball. l.5i
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26

II you are going hunting. get ammn-
milton at Behring's. l-zs
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26

Tooker OF the Plaza studio develops
and finishes for amateurs. 1.69
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26

The Duncan is the center Of the
town tonight-The night Of the Elks'
ball. lbs
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26
No. 245
REPORT OF THE CONDITION

or the San Miguel National Bank OF Las ve-
gas, at Las Vegas. In the Territory Of New
Mexico, at the close OF business January
end, 1904.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26

For a fine, handsome saddle 60 TO
Jones. Bridge street. iso
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26

Phone Papen. No. Ia. for your
table supplies, good and moderate
priced. l-ls
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26

For good harness repairing SO 70
Homes bridge street. Leo
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26

Tooker takes fine photos. Plaza
studio. l-69
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26

b. P. o. Z. ball tonight.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26
ON TRIAL o MURDER
IN JASPER, IND.

JASPER, Ind, Jan. 26.-The How
ard Tate murder case was called for
trial here today. Tate Ii charged with
shooting and killing John Hodge at
Huntington on December 25 last.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26

Tooker takes life.like baby pictures
at the Plaza studio. l69
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26
Get One Of Our Big Bills
Here Are a Few 81 the Good Things.
Bed Springs, Cots. Etc.

OSu ASP'usS55 1900
sl!90 for 81. IS woven wire Bed Springs
75 for $3.50 black steel Bed Springs
JAS for smith& Davis black noiseless
Bed Springs, the best on the
ket, the kind that rstails at si.25
I.42 for 30-inch folding any Cots,
worth 600
l.85 for 30-inch wire vanished Cots,
worth s2.25
los for 36-inch wire vanished Cots,
worth $3.50
2.6i for 30.incll Red Cots. worth e325
2 50 for 36-inch Red Cots, worth $3.50
Its for wool Mattresses for 3.in cots
l.98 for wool Mattresses for 38-in cots
9.98 for 1880 Velour Couches. steel
construc ed
4.98 for $3.50 Ladies' Golden Oak
Desks
6.2 for $3.50 Golden Oak 5-drawer
Chiffonier
398 for 800 Extension Tables, At
1856 for $50 Extension Tables, Oft
I2.48 for CIT SO Golden Oak Sideboards
1850 for 5000 drop-head Golden Oak
Sewing Machines-5-year guaran-
tee
70 Rer OOnf OIeOOWnf4 on any
stove or range in the store. All stoves
set up Free OF Charge.
Rcd or green Trading StampsL with
sill cash purchases. &
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26

A nrst-class harness repairer at
G~ehring's. l-2s
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26
No. 2i35
REPORT OF THE CONDITION

or the First National Bank nc Las Vegas. In
the Territory Of New Mexico. at the close
Of business, January end. 1904.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26

Papen at the bridge sells fresh gro
cerIes, ranch eggs and choice butter.
Phone Ia. l-ls
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26

Stirrat's scenic Views surpass all.
Il
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26

Ladies' with escort require no tickets
for the Elks' ball. lbs
Tonight-The Elks' ball. lbs
- -<@--
All lovers OF "a good time will be
at the Elks' ball tonight. 1b4
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26

TF a 2 or q ~, sfy MIGUEL mhs.oo' $.
J.E. IL. kily n0lds. CA hIcI OF the above namcd
hank. do solen My swear that the above state,
m.nf Is true 10 the best 81 my KNOW eure ahu
t.,isf \, II. RtysOt ~ Cashier.
ent,criled and sworn ~ before me this Atb
das ~ January, 1904. Il. MrWtrlk
uay Notary Public.
obaRyOr-Attest:
JYrrfns0S RAYroLDs,
A. u. SMITH. fpirecpon.
100 HALLErr tAYnoLDs,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26

Photos by stIrrat please sitters.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-26

RESOURCES.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-13
ELKs' BIG REUNION
WILL OFFER PRIZES
cBy Associated Press.)

s CBy5 Assoc iated Press.)
Y BUFFALO, N. ", Nov. 12.-At a meet
ing OF the general committee OF Buffalo
Lodge, No. q, Benevolent and Protec-
tive Order of Elks. mea surcs were adopted
providing for prizes in connection with
the grand national reunion to be held In
Buffalo in the week Of July 10, 1905. The
lodge making the best appearance will re-.
ceive $500: the lodge wearing the most
unique uniform. $500: the lodge having the
greatest aggregate mileage. $500: the lodge
having the greatest number In line. $500,
and the lodge accompanied by the great
est number of ladies. $500. A first prize of
sGoOtwill be awarded to the best band Of
thirty musicians and over, with q sec
ond prize Of $3.50. To the best band Of
musicians ana under will go
a first prize OF $500. The second prize is
$3.50 ..3
Inc committee adopted resolution, de-
claring that Eonly those bands whose
members arc recognized m members Of the
Federation OF Musicians be al,
lowed In the parade. The only exceptions
to be are where there Is no local union
of musicians lin the territory whence
comes the Elks lodge participa ing The
resolution, however, debarrcd any band
within the Jurisdiction Of tho Buffalo
Union of the American Federation OF
from participating.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-13
FIGHT
IN SOUTHWEST
Contention Is Right Of Way
From Clinch Port to Wise
and Dickerson.
Especial to The Times-DIspatch0

Especial toSThe $Ttmes-D ispatch) {tsG
BRISTOL TEN NJ, Nov. 12.--Thc indica-
tons are that a railroad fight. the like
Of which this section OF Virginia has, not
seen before, Will soon begin between the
promoters Of the recently incorporated
Virginia and Southeastern Railway and
the South and Western RAILWAY. owned
+ by Mr.. George L: Carter and associates.
The battle-ground is Scot j count ]. and
I the contention Is a rlght+of way from
$clinchport Up cldnch RlyefHa1di into the
coal fields Of Wise ana .Dickcnson coun-
+ ties. a right Of wa ytup this river to ST
Paul, Russell count Is graded being a
portion of the old Three c. road, and is
the property. Of Mr.. Carter and his asso-:
cates, over which 1t has been their fre-
}quently- declared purpose to. construct
portion OF their great. trunk line between
the coal fields and the North Carolina
Goa st to a deep Swater terminal: Y Yesterday
1t was reported here thatSthesVlrginia and
Southeastern Railway Company had put
a corps of engineers on tlieirl proposed
route from Clinchport to the coal fields,
and that they were following the old
sroa died, generally known to belong TO
the Carter estate. This caused a rush
order former and mules by the Carter
people, and to-day forces representing
both interests are at work on the line
Officials Of the Virginia and Southeastern
say they are going to build their line up
yClinch River on the best possible grade.
and they don't know whether 1t twill fall
on the old Three c zine or not. They are
said to have entered condemnation pro-
5ceedings along the lina, and say their
plans are we'll in hand The people in
this section are greatly interested and
particularly in the work begun all along
the line Of the South and Western. At
5torneys for both companies are In touch
with the situation and are watching every
detail of the proceedings. Tho Virginia
and Southeastern is the road recently
chartered with view to connecting tho
Southwest Virginia coal fields with the
Underwater Railway.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-13
WATSON NOT READY
TO MAKE Statement
Says He Is Writing Life Of An
drew Jackson-ilo Confer
ence With Bryan.
(Bv AssocIoted Press.

| (Bya ssociated Press.)
BE NEW YORK, Nov 12-Thomas E..
Watson candidate OF the Peoples party
| for President, In the recent election, de-
lcined to say anything rcga riding politics
to-day. He said that he was preparing
a statement on the political situation.
| Int that It would not be ready for pibli-
Iication before Monday.
Regarding the report that he contem-
! plated transferring his residence 10 this
cityg.ilid that he would accept an .1tto-4
rial position on newspaper here, Mr..
Watson said
My home is In Thompson. Ca, and It
will continue. to be there I intend 10
90 a..ead with a work which was ints.r-
rnptcd when was offered this nominal
t!o,,---a life Of Andrew Jackson.
He added that 1t was his intention to
confer with, tile national and State COM
mitteemen OF his own party before re-s
turning 10 his home In the South.
"uave you conferred with the leaders
OF thn democratic party?" Mr.. Watson
was asked.
"No,. he replied. THE statements
given out by BON Bryan and Mr..
Hearst precluded anything like that,
however willing should have been to
hold such conferences.
Mr. Watson said he had not sent a
message OF congratulation to President
Roosevelt on his election. II differ with
the gcntlem who believe in the pro-
priety OF such message, said Mr.. Watson,
'.but do not wish to critlcise them. They
have right to their opinions and ! hope
have q right to mine"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-13
RAILROAD MEN HERE.
Mr.. Wallace, Recently Political
Victor. Visiting Relatives.

Mr. George S, Wallace. OF Huntington.
w. Va, formerly a train dispatcher for
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. and
Just elected prosecuting attorney Of Cabell
county. w Walls in tho city, on a visit
to hisjInothcr and sisters Mr.. Wallace Is
we'll known In Richmond, where he lived
some years ago.
{ Mr.. G, r.. Postlethwnitc, mana ger. of
sales for the Pressed Steel Car Com
Ipnny. OF Pittshurg, Pa. is In the city,
stopping at the Westmoreland Club,
This is the largest mandatory OF stecl
cars III this country.
Mr.. John w Ensign, district manager
Of the American Car and Foundry Com
pany. Huntington, w. Va. was in the
city yesterday and called at tho general
offices Of the Ches apeakc and Ohio Rail
way.
Many railway passenger represent atives
are camping on the trail of the Fore
pallgh- Sells Brothers. circus, which will
,dIsband forf,the season at TarbDro, n. c.,
next Saturday These enterprising agents
are aftersthe travel OF the six hundred or
more employees who will leave for their
homes IN all parts OF the country
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-13
NOVEMBER
SOCIALISTS Claim
OVER 100000 VOTES.
Four Years Ago Debs Received
Less Than One-sixth That
Number.
tBy Associated Prcss.)

Nt3W YORK, November 12.-Leaders Of
the Socialist Democratic party are au-
thorlty for the statement that Eugene Y.
Dcbs, the party's candidate for Presl-
dent, polletl over six hundred thousand
votes in the recent election, or more than
four per cent Of the total vote accord
Ing to d story to be published In the
World tomorrow. -Four years ago Debs
rcceivedAp7,73 votes for the same office.
The party leaders say over 10000 Lcbs
votes were cast In Illinois last Tuesday.
IN speaking of the division Of the vote
among the leading States, the secretary
of the Socialist Democratic party says. IN
a statement, that the States showing the
creates. ratio Of increase are Illinois,
Ohio, Minnesota, Wisconsin, pennsylvania,
Michigan and California The news from
Washington estimates a large increase.
but no figures are given. The only de-
icrsases are reported from Massachusetts
and Colorado. the vote In the former
state being half OF that cast in the State
election OF 1903
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-13
WILL ORDER WARsH|Ps
OUT OF Commission
Lack of Officers and Enlisted
Men in Navy Creates Per-
picking Problem.
fBY Associated Press. }

WASHINGTON, D. c., November H.
Owing to the lack OF officers and enlisted
men In the navy to meet the actual needs
of the service, 1t has been found neces-
sary for the Navy Department to order
at least three warships out OF commits
sion In order to mar wnrshps which
have Just been completed and are now
awaiting commission. The three vessels
to be put out Of commission will be SCI
lected from five, which are deemed the
least necessary for further active SER
Vice at this time. The tentative list com
stats OF the cruisers Atlanta. Gastric ana
Marietta, Of the South Atlantic squadron,
and the gunboats Newport and Bancroft,
OF the Caribbean squadron.