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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-02

I'm the fiscal year ended June 30 last
1.7oi,9S2, 1875 stamps. wrappers. envelopes,
post cards. etc, valued at Slil. 1856. .iS3
were sold by the government
Matters of interest 10 the postal service
m New York will he taken up by the
postmaster general ;his week. Improve
mcnts have been uade there from time
10 time in accordance with the Secom
mcndations Of Postmaster Wilcox but
more remains 10 be done.
There IS a strong demand for additional
stations uptown and elsewhere, but moth J.
ing has been done In the absence Of the
postmaster general
Final action has not been taken on the
proposition TO purchase a tract OF land
from tho Pennsylvania railroad The
sum of 81 700 600 Is available for this pur-
post. but for some reason the transac-
tion has not been authorized First As
sstant Hitchcock will make a report on
this matter 10 the postmaster general.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-02
JOHN D., JR.,
May GIVE
UP CLASS

New York, oct 1.-The young men :
Bible class Of the Fifth Avenue Baptist
Church, OF which John u. Rockefeller, Jr,
rs leader, resumed its meeting this after
noon with new leader. the Rev NJ. $.
Richardson OF Pocantico Hills the secre-
tary Of the Bible class and close friend
OF young Mr. Rockefeller
Mr.. Rockefellers name still appears as
leader on the literature OF the class, and
OF tho Bible class which he organized and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-02
NEW YORK CITY EXCURSION Via
BOSTON & MAINE RAILROAD.
october =, toosae Mountains and Hudson
River Trlp.

october is the date of the trip Via tho
Boston & Maine railroad through Deer
eeld valley and Hoosac mountains 10 Al
steamers down the Hudson river to New
York. stop-ovcr of two days In New
York and return VIA the Providence line
steamers $500 Is the round trlp rate.
send TO the General Passenger Depart
ment. Boston q Maine r. r.. Boston FOR
their beautiful illustrated booklet which
describes the trip I'm detail and gives an
necessary information concerning hotels
acconnuoda tious. etc Train will leave
i. q, idrnce az 6.iO g m Tickets will he
on sale on and after Scpteuber - at D.
g Churchf ! WsyhcsFet street Pio,t-
dsnce siso New York NeV Raven and
Hartford railroad once. Fro,de sta
ton
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-02

SERVICE TO
FIGHT FIRE

There was amissionary sermon scheduled
for last evening at the PawtuXet Baptist
church but right In the midst of the ser
vice Rev. r. Il. Bartlett was informed
there was a fire on PawtuXet Neck The
pastor Is veteran fireman. 81 are most of
the men OF the congregation and as a
number OF the persons present lived on the
neck the service stopped right there. Mr..
Bartlett announcing that there was
chance for good missionary work at hand
The fire was on the estate of Dr. Sayer
Hasbrouck on the neck. IS Sea View ave
nue.. hard wood barn containing an auto
mobile and supply OF gasoline as well
as a lot OF stored effects being I'm flames
and presenting a magnificent spectacle.
Before the alarm had reached the
church though Bert O. Barstow had
alarmed the officers over the private lire
and awakened the echoes with the station
bell and with but couple Of men on the
pole the light hose cart was started away
down the hill followed by the ladder and
the Jumper hose reel,
The nearest hydrants were 1000 and
about 500 feet from the blaze and although
quick connections were made trouble was
encountered with the gates nearest the
building. necessitating the breaking of
the coupling and trying a different place.
made excellent progress and soon had the
plaze under control although IL was some
time before II was considered safe TO leave
II.
The Doctors automobile valued at $3.50
was total loss, collapsng when the fire
men tried 20 run II out. and the building
was valued az about 5000. Il is stated.
The blaze was discovered by the doctor
when he went 10 the rear door OF his
house about 7:3o aud heard a peculiar
noise which upon investigation he found
"a mo fNnF INaaH
AUTO WAS DESTROYED.
Tho automobile may have started the
fire for ~ was all gone while other arti-
cles on this floor We're not so badly In
jured Tho heat was so intense the glass
doors OF "A harness case were melted like
4 carelessly dropped cigar end is
thought to have been tho cause OF the
blaze which would have been serious II
there mad been a breeze, as IT was the
sight ~ ''''' So
Tho roof of the building is gone but the
walls arc standing and considering the
start and the iufiamma bile material stored
there tho Nolouteer Fire 60 No. did
very, good job. Thc damage will be
covered by insurance II Is believed
\ big crowd ot mon and women were
lined M on the opposite side Of the street
during the time the firemeu were trying
20 get tho water on and one chap who
was making remarks about the slowness
OF the fremen and mentioning words like
cellar savers and the like got his com
euppa..e' when a PawtuXet girl CHANGED
90 oveTrear him.
N some OF YOU men here were not so
afraid uf your clothes and didn't leave
all the work for few Of them 10 do YOU
might have a chance 20 talk k' said she
and the fellow subsidized aud returned to
the shade of can old apple tree, or an
elm It was a tree anyway.
capt. Fred y. Johnson and his assist
ants Mcssrf. johnson and Lee had charge
~ the men who fought the flames.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-02

A wOMAN's BEST HOPES REALIZED
Mrs. Potts Tells How Women Should
Prepare for Motherhood

The darkest days of husband and
wife are when they come 10 look for
ward to childless and lonely old age.
Many wife has found herself inca
pable Of motherhood owing To dis
placement OF the womb or lack Of
strength in the gen@ative organs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-02

One OF the acts AT Keiths this week
that should not be overlooked by anyone
who enjoys a hearty laugh or some clever
dancing is that given by Murphy 'ud
Francis. a duo OF colorod comedians and
dancers. who are unquesuonably among
the clevcrest members OF their race who
have ever appeared ln vaudvlle They
Introduce some distinctly new and novel
feats Of eccentric dancing and keep the
audience laughing heartily every minute
b. their droll. gingery style They never
fail 10 score a big hit everywhere they
appear and are sure 10 be a feature OF
this weeks Keith bin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-02
THE BEST YEARS
RECORD FOR THE
j. 5. P0STOFF|CE


coryou will be at his desk
weeks and he will
a once
earned during the ended
20 a
tory that o
a sclf-supportng basis
Enough return" nave com" " " '"0" '"'' more ''e' packages ana
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-02

Have YOU found some'hlra1 hdv.r,l.s
u In The News. You may get a reward
and tire sd. costs nothlra.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-02

There Is no funnier man before the pub
lie than VIII II. Murphy OF Murphy and
Nichols. who is at Keith's this week in
that laughable travesty. From Zaza 10
Uncle Tom" Mr. Murphy believes. as do
all our really great comedians that com
edy is funniest when played seriously.
and he certainly lives mp 20 this belief
for the most ridiculouslv funny phrase
is uttered oy him with The manner Of
q trsgedian Miss Nichols shares the
honors always with MIR Murphy. and as
the little soubrettte. Carrie Excess. she
provokes innumerable hearty laughs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-02

The race for popular favor between the
three Irish dramas submitted by the I'm
perial Theatre management for the selec-
ton by tho. patrons Of the one which
would be most desired by them for fu-
ture production has been especially close
In the voting contest. though Boucicault's =
The Shaugraun" h at present first In
popular favor Should n prove 60 be the
ultimate fayorite 81 tho three. Tho pa
irons ~ The house viii be ems bled 10 see
tho production ~ this besufiffH coined,
drama IN the near future
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-02

pick.I watson and wroihe three fIn
makers who isft year attained nigh rep
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-02

Lee Harrison. who is appearing at
kcith's next week. is one OF the most
quick -witted comedians before the public.
lie bas at his tongue s-tip hundreds OF
laughable stories. most of them actual
experiences. with which no nightly con-
vulses his audience. IL is probably this
keen sense of humor and readiness OF
wit which made him such a big favorite
when he was with the Weber and Field
All-Star Company. u-so for the four years
that he was member OF the Roger
Brothers Company. That he will hc ac-
corded a hearty welcome BY vaudeville
patrons this week Is a foregone con-
clusion. for he is a big favorite here be-
cause OF the numerous hits he has made
In previous seasons with the Roger
Brothers shows and various other must
cal comedies
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-02
ALMIRA R. HUNT

Real Estate for sale; money loaned ON
good security at 3. 6 and per cent
Hours $40 a. m. :i2-2:30 u. IN. Telephone
1884. Division Street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-02

Al Keith's this week the program viii
include a number OF newcomers and some
old favorites who will combine To make
an especially pleasing program Ice
Harrison. the popular comedian of musi-
cal comedy fame. will head the bill, nak-
ing his first Providence vaudeville appear
ance in AN original monologuc OF stories;
VIII Murphy. Blanche Nichols and Com
pany I'm From Zaza To Uncle Tom. will
be leading laugh-provoker and others
on the bill will be Lydia Knott ana Com
pany i'm the ons-act dramatic play, -
Wall Street Battle" by Edward T.. Rose.
the celebrated dramatist; Chasslno. the
shsdowgraphist; the Five Piroscoffis Eu-
ropean jugglers; the Lavinc, Cimaron
Trio. eccentric comedy acrobats: the VII
lage Choir. formerly of Way Down
East singing the old songs; Klekko and
Fravoli Italian operate vocalists; Muir
phy and Francis, colorcd comedians and
dancers; Nessen. Hunter and Nessen,
hoop rollers: Barlow and Nicholson, in
a comedy skit; the Gregsons, dancers
the Imperial Musical Duo, and the Keith
motion pictures.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-01
Fl. EASTERN CAROLINA.
Bishop Watson Left Entire For
tune to the Diocese.
Especial to The Tlmes-Dlspatoh.

Especial to The Tlmes-Dlspatch)
< WILMINGTON, N. g. May Sl,-The en-.
tire fortune of the late Bishop Alfred
sAugustin Watson, amounting to so, 0Oo,
was left to the Diocese6ot East Carolina,
The above fact was ascertained to-day IN
connection with the meeting Of the Coun-
eli Of the Diocese here, with bishop Rob-
Il Th est eoaSacli to.aay heard tho bishops
reviewed the work Of the past diocesan
year and. .otfered many valuable sugges-
tons, that were referred to the various
committees. 4, !.
the question OF. proylding handsome
new nome for the bishop OF the diocese
isions reported all assessments collected,
sWltlla balance beyond the amount called
for at the Inst council Very stronN RESI-
olutions were adopted In resnent to the
memory OF the late Bishop Watson, a
pnse In The Journal OF the council Will
ks devoted TO his life, and work,
Tho committee having n hand the res
5olutIon consisted of Rev, 7. n. M George.
Nathaniel Harding, T. i, W!lliams and
Messrs.S William Calder and r.. a, Boyle.
The evening session was devoted to adj
dres.ss On missions BY John Wood. .asso.
board OF Nav york, and Rev. James Nor
Tis, q founder of the mission IN Hrazil.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-01
HEARD SERMON
TOLD 0|F FRAUDS
Church Service Influences Man
to Tell How He Stuffed
Ballot Boxes.
NV Associated pcs. ,

(By Associated r'res.>
4 y KNOXVILLE, TENN, May 31.-Influ-
efced by a sermon preached by Rev.
Sam Jones, the evangelist, William s.
Keller to-day confessed his part In re-
cent election frauds. The Knox county
judgship Is now being contested In a
local court on a charge Of election brb-
cry.
Keller had twice been on the sta,Sl
and had twice refused to answer certain
pointed questions To-day he again ap-
peared and voluntarily asked to TESTIFY.
The privilege was granted him. and he
then told, amid dramatic scenes how
he. as officer Of election, has stuffed
tho ballot box In the Eleventh Ward, had
marked between two and three hundred
votes for the straight Democratic ticket
and had showed them into the box. In
his confession he nl:o Implicated sew
eral city officials for tho part they are
alleged to have played In trying to cover
up evidences OF fraud by adding names
to the poll lists OF tho ward toy make
them conform to the votes pollcd.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-01
IN BUCKINGHAM.
High School Exercises Success.
full Operation.

Especial to Tho Times Dlspatoh.)
eBUCKINGH VA, May 31-The
iMaysyille High School closed hero last
night, with an interesting programme. and
large crowd. Professor T.. p Dahl and
Mrs s. r. Bondurant have been reelected
for next session. ~ Il
Vi Mr. John Cobb, who was SO badly In
Jurcd BY the kick OF mule, Is getting
on we'll. DR.. Morris operated on his skull,
taking out several pieces Of broken bone.
Mr.. Cobb is brother OF Mrs. II. "A.
Maurice, OF Manchester. "a
Mr.. w. j. Hubbard has no opposition
for the Democratic nomination for clerk,
and Mr.. A. j. Bondurant Is the only can
dIdate for tho House from this county.
Mr.. Martin has not appeared here In the
Interest Of his candidacy, but will have
an, opportunity to meet the people in q
public way on 1,o the 18Th OF next month,
Much, Interest Is taken in the race for
the tndgeshp. This county viii support
tGrae and Bondurnnt, the candidates !. tor y
the House from Cumberland and this
county, are each for him. and that Sem
4ator Patteson is also Hundley man.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-01
HAMPDEN-SIDNEY.
The Final Exercises Will Com
mence Sunday.
-(special to The Times.DIspatc

Al Especial to The Times-D lspatch.)
x IAMPDBN-SIDNBY. VA.,sMay Sl.-The
Hampden- Sidney finals will commence
Sunday. when Rev. DR.. w. G. Campbell,
yof Roanoke. Va. win deliver the bacca-
laureate sermon and address the Y. NJ.
70. a. at night. Monday evening the Union
Society will hold It's celebration. The
orators are Z. j. Hutton, Abingdon. Va;
H. II. Harnsberger, staunton. Va; II. M.
j. Phlegar, Christiansburg. Va. Tuesday
Congressman II. D. Flood will address
the literary societies; Rev. DR.. F. T.
McFaden. Of Richmond. the Society Of
Alumni. The celebration Of the Philan-
thropic society will take place the same
evening; orators. A. p, Harris, Black
stone. Va; 2. g. Elcan. sheppardn. Va;
N, w, Kuykendall, Romney. w, Va.
wednesday will occur the commence
mont day, announcement OF distinctions,
delivery OF prizes. comforting Of degrees,
class orations by A. P. Scott, Dalbys,
Va, and N. W. Kuykendall, Romney,
w, Va; yaledictory BY J. 9. Jefferson,
Jr., OF Amelia, Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-01
met ElOP|NG PAIR AND
HELPED |. / !. THEM .|:: THROUGH | 4
Mr.. ]. "a. Anderson, Of Richmond,
Has Very Novel Elk
perience.
!, . t!s s 7, te The Times. Dispatch,

(Srecial to Tho Times Dlspntch.) #
WARRINGTON D. c., May 31.-Nfr. J..
A. Anderson, OF Richmond, had quite d
novel experience on the train to Wash
ington NJ onday. Immediately after board
ing the train Mt Elba no noticed sitting
just opposite couple manifestly rum
ming away to be married Evidently the
gentleman was looking for assistance,
and he inquired Of. Mr.. Anderson how
to get about In Wishing ton, and when
lie learned that the Richmonder had
accompanied q runaway couple about
five years ago, he Opened up and en-
treated his services. Mr.. Anderson as
scented.
The train was late. but few minutes
were lost before the party were whirling
to the clerks office for the necessary
papers; then to the preacher, who. in a
few words, made the couple one.
IN his excitement while paying the
clergyman for his trouble, the groom
tore d crisp five dollar bill to pieces,
which amused all present. especially the
newly-made bride, who is quito pretty
and was very much composed. ia
Miss Ollie Mason. Of Boynton, is sup
posed to DO visiting hor cousin ct Law
rencevllle. Mr. j. Fl, Farrar, IN ems
ploye Of tho Southern Railway. from Pin
ner's Point to Danville, is expected to
return from q few days vacation Mt
once. ,.l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-01
CALL OF GOLD Boys
Alumni Of Episc opal High School
- 81, ould III Organize u. Z. ~

There Is a. plan ori foot TO organize an
Alumni Association OF the .'old boys, OF tho
Episcopal High School. For this purpose q call
has been issued to all the .'old boys to meet
at the school on June H. 1905. . I .a8t55
Mr. NJ. Daniel, Jr, Drawer 14s. Alex
andra, Va. viii furnish all Information re-
gardng the plan. I'll S. AS inv
A call hass been issued. signed by the fol-
lowing old boys: Louis O. Barley. Arthur
Barnweil, Jr., William Garrett Bibb. Pelham
Brooks, John Mason Brown, Mayo G. Brown.
Clarence Cary, Thomas a.. Clayton. Angus
Med. Crawford. William Page Dame. W. II.
son. Brice W. sGoldsborough, John G. Green
way Charles c, HASKELL. D. III G. Hodg7nan.
Arch r. Hoxton,t William NV. Hoxton, w. X.
Hyer. Jr.,% r. Z. Lee, I Jr,, james Y. Lock-
wood, Lewis FL Maohen,a Paul Micou. r..
Walton Moore. Edmund Moss. George w.
Peterkil.5 Allen Potts, RobertslL Randolph.
NJ. Stires w. II. Wilmer r. P. Williams,
il. Robert T. Wilson. II. s. Wort h nRton.- "a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-01
THREE DISTRICTS.
City May Again Have a Third
Police Station.

1t Is probable that at the next meeting
OF the Board OF Police Commissioners OF the
city OF Richmond. q resolution will be offered
and adopted dividing the city into three dis
and with the same station houses A resolution
proposing this wns offered at q recent meet
Ing, but the vote thereon was a tic and
Mayor Mccarthy broke the tic by voting no.
i{s II Is reported that tho Mayor Will not now
oppose tho proposition to re-estnbl1sh the old
Second Station. and assuming that tho sup
viii prevail Just who will DO selected to
be at the head OF tho station remalps to
be seen. One report Is that tho position OF
Epps will be mado captain in charge OF ono
OF tho stations Still another suggestion Is
that one OF the sergeants will ba promoted
Second Station. In the latter event It Ia
likely that Sergeant Kcrse, who for several
months was acting captain, will be the man
chosen for the promotion,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-01
IMnt.umra, admitted December !. 81 1851

Nntzumra, admitted December 1850.
eighteen years old; graduated in 1919.
Reached rank OF admiral Comnander OF
Japanese forces afloat during the Franco
Chinese war OF 1883. Afterwards presi-
dent OF the Japanese Naval War School.
Retired because OF blindness. Now dead.
Use sataro.e entered with Matzumra, but
withdrew wIthnS,a short time.
Koruku Katzu. entered June I, 1871, six
teen years old ! graduated June, 1871. Be-
came commander In the Japanese navy.
Now dead. q.
Giro Kunitoino, entered October I, 1872,
seventeen years old; graduated june, 1877.
Became captain in the japanese navy. In
command OF the Japanese training. ship
In 1884. Now retired II. Il 1850 ~:
@ Kotro Machido, entered October Ia
1873, sixteen years old: withdrew Janu-
airy, 1876 He returned to japan, and 1t
is reported that he got into serious trou-
Bile OF some sort and was beheaded.
Kentaro Arma, entered June 4. 1874 sew
enteen years old. Withdrew July, 1873.
Hidemaro Nambu. entered June s, 1s74,
sixteen years old. Withdrew January 8,
1875. # . 4
rs Yenos,lkc Enouye, entered September 1S,
1877, nineteen years old. Graduated 1881,
Became captain in the Japanese navy
Tnsukei scrata, entered September ID,
1877, nineteen years old. Graduated four
tenth in a class OF seventy-twoS IN June,
1881. Became rear a ADMIRAL IN the ia panese
navy; died August 1900. ~
sotokici Urlu entered September u, q Y,
nineteen, years old. Graduateds1SSl. Rear
admiral in the Japanese navy; in COM
rnnnd OF detachment Of the Japanese
navy In the present wal.
sadanori Youchi, entered September II.
1876, nineteen years old. Withdrew April
%, 1881. In the cadet engineers division
while at the United States Naval Aca u
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-01
HONORARY DEGREES.
Dr.W.@W. Moore Delivers Dis.
ysaa.S tinctions and Medals.

Especial Ito The Times Dispatch)
IS CHARLOTTE. N. CO May sl.-At the
commencement exercises at Davidson Col
lege this morning the following honorary
degrees were conferred: D. D.-Rev. J.
NJ. Wells. Wilmington, N. c.; Rev. C. c.
Carson, Valdosta, Ga; Rev. p. r. Law.
3Lumberbridge; President s. e. Chandler,
Daniel Baker College, Brentwood, Texas:
Ill. D.-Rey. DR.. w. NJ. McPheetors. Co
slumbia, S. c.. Lit. D.-Professor D. II.
Hill, Agricultural and Mechanical College.
Raleigh. N. G. a.
4 DR.. W. ". Moore, president OF Union
Theological Seminary, Richmond, delv-
cred the distinctions and medals to the
honor graduates of tho college In Max
we'll Chambers Hall this morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-01
BRILLIANT WEDDING.
Miss Ethelyn Richardson the
Bride Of A.a.W. Duncan. b

tSheGia! to Tho Times Dlspa ton.
most 5ra; veddn Nay ine Of the n
fist churt':s OF Hampton. this afternoon
at $50 clock, the contracting parties
beng M. Andrew Wallace Duncan, OF
ardson, daughter OF former Mayor John
Wesley Richardson;- Of Hampton. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. e. Pen
tdleton Jones, .. D., eon OF Rev. J. WILL
lighting char laln.'
t was a pink and white wedding. Tho
bride was attended by her sister, Miss
Annie Isabel Richardson, and by six
f SIT Sallke Is LEE Cake Ike NoTtoik;
Brd Garnett ana Ketherne' Whiting ssto Of
Hampton. ;5i n l{ii Il n @ N
Mr.. Duncan was nttc2ded BY his bro
ther, Mr.. William Graham Duncan, OF
Perdue College, Fayette, Ind. and the
5ushers were Messrs: Houston Face, Ham
iilton Richardson OF Hampton; George 4.
Hewitt. Louisville, Ky: sam1el Mad
the bride.
Following the wedding a dinner and
reception was rendered at the home Of
Mr.. Duncan is the son OF William Ora
nam DUNCAN, SIR head 1of the w. 9.
Duncan. Coal Mining Company, at Luz
nsFne Snq rSSem Sc Gea M s
rotary ana treasures q the two ,compa-
MES and sis q member OF q proud old FAM
lily OF Scotch descent. X & "a {.
h Miss Richa rdson Is o strikingly hand
some young woman OF the brunette type.
She - is q member Of q prominent family
many. OF her relatives having been promi-
nent In local political affairs. sTss
= IN Ii . 1 u j
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-01
WILL ACCEPT GALVESTON
Fell Only Slightly Below the
Speed Requirement..
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, May 81. - The secre-
Stary OF the Navy has received a telegram
from Captain Dayton, president OF the
naval board of inspection in regard to
the recent official trial Of the protected
cruiser Galveston off tho coast OF Massa-
3chusetts. MS follows: ,E sg
VNalyeston contract trial completed.
Average speed for four hours 1925 knots
No Immediate repairs or changes requir-
ed" 8.
Tha Galveston was partly built by the
iTrigg Iron Works, at Richmond. Va,
and finished by the government Mt the
Norfolk navy yard. Under the contract
she was required to make $50 knots, and
as she fell only slightly below that re-
fn,,irament there Is no doubt OF her nc
ceptance, She has been attached to the
division of the North Atlantic fleet COM g, n
! tain payton's statement that the vessel
reu,irea no Immediate repairs or changes
Indicates that she IS In. condition to atc-
company Admiral sgsbee's squadron to
Francol to hiring homo the remains OF
Commodore John Paul Jones,