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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-06
Excursion Rates East

On June (. G, z. 3 and 2b. July
and 8. the Northern Pacific will
sell special round trip tickets 20
eastern points az greatly reduced
rates A splendid opportunity 10
,lslt your old home ON business or
pleasure Special ratios also ia
August. September and October
For particulars call AZ N. L. city
ticket office. corner FirHt av. and
leAief way. sss
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-06
Auction Sale

". a. pinek's iewelry store. sc
Second ave. dsiiy fso sra ffas
watches. ieweirY. silver
ware. eieeks. cut glass. etc. regard
les % cost. 80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-06

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-06
No Screams Heard.

There could have been no outery
or struggle near the ahed az tho
family living on the Adsit place
would have heard Homething of t.
Neither the Poiioeha, nar Tom Carl.
sou. Who IL staying there. noticed
ANYTHING unusual The blow waa
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-06
A WORD FROM JOSH wIss.

People who have
tirne 4 fuss a whole
lot over uothln'
never have time Z
book after anything
important
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-06

HSpe John rs friends tell him
rot 20 pisy poksr with strangers
On the ship.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-06

the light n what happened 10 her,
aud fear natural "a a thiak.headed
boy that Guy knowledge he might
have would tend 10 inofiminate
himself. possibly launched him on
CONTINUED on page %
talbot Tor Patents, 206 Mutual cifs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-06
Didn't Realize situation.

Nelllran IL eronefaled 81 any
actual share Ia the crime by tho
physicians testlr.0nY IN regard To
the time the gif7 .muat have lived
after she WAS struck. and there IL
fair presumption that he realized
no more Of the serious nature ~
the meeting until next day II may
have seemed 90 him that evening
as boy aud giri adventure IN
which both we're frightened. and
from which be escaped, leaving his
little companion 10 her own re-
sources.
Tho ahhma % bis ooMafaIee IN
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-06
All CIews Indicate That Boy Knows Who Killed
Elsie Millhuff Even II He Took no Part in the
Murder-.-Fear May Keep Him Silent.

This shed IL located AZ the end
OF the pasture. block on more
north af where the body oi the girl
Was found next day A loose fenco
ahuta of the pasture AZ the corner
~ the shed, where a ditch runs into
the river. The fence n easily
climbed or slipped through. bat
caution must BE exercised IN cross
Ing the ditch 60 avoid getting
splaahed
n was near the shed that the pre-
llmlnary to the tragedy was enact-
ed. whether the boy aud glrl we're
suddenly surprised aud Neillenn
fled without seeing anything more
tangible than an object ~ fear. or
whetheF he recognized the asaaii.
ant can only be stated by himself
At any ratio he ran around tho shed.
through the fence aud tho ditch
and down the pasture to tho side
safe From there no vent across
to the Connolly home. Thirsty
onouEh 20 drink two cups u water.
Trousers Were Wet
Tie remained there hht n Tow mo
mentn. and In the dusk bis personal
appearance escaped attention tut
the sherifra office has the name 81
a Henlun man who. returning ffam
tho cemetery about this time. met
Nailisan ON tho road into town
aud noticed that the legt % his
trousers we're vet
And Ia "a boy friend of about ~
own age who met him on the bridge.
aud 10 whom he would BE- marr
than apt 90 Tumark any sort Of ~
adventure. Nellisan remarked that
he had been "ehased BY crazy
swede 30 indication Of the muir
iorers possible identity Is Given IN
that, however. as u II n isfuf q
boz might apply 20 any Individual
that frightened him.
A. Gafaarua Aeafa
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-06

"Bm tells me the doctor ordered
you % take a rest"
Yes. but I can't"
why n0tf-
I've got 70 work two months
longer 10 save enough 10 pay the
fee
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-06
WHAT DOES NELL|CAN
KNOW Of THE CR|ME?.

swift and sudden. and. soreenod by
the adjacent buildings and trees,
there was little risk OF attracting
attention
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-06

We have JUST r~eriVrd smother
shipment % nur famous ga yard
Vide linen hest value in the
city. one yard % a waisfi o'ilf.
yard ...t.s. ...sa..s sfsstl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-06

Biggest Two MIL
llnery Values
H. Seattle. ufnaftsat hats Tor street
Nuaf ARD summer sutinkas
Faf Thufzssy-@
LADIES' REApY.To.wEAR
1rsmnssa with auilis an1 bow
Knots u velvet ribbon. regular
h. priced ~ taas. Thursdays
price for sne thrifty .s Sl,s5
LADIES' HANDSOMELY TRIM.
Md HATS
Trimmed with auliia flowers ard
large bows " ffhbon. al raiors.
have besn ssIiiek a. % Tnurss
day .s.4 sssssss Geese stbr
LADIES GLOVES AND mirrs
SPECIALS
ladies noubis Tinped silk Gloves
whit~. kfay. brown Haaft~. cham
raEns. blue. I'D. pair $3.50 5.tc
Ladies while t4sls Lac. Militia
extra long, aboxs slbew. pair
Ladies STA lace xiltts. black ana
white. extra long above elbow.
taW sHts ft+f sstsss NlsstH
Ladies Hsriin Cotton Gloves ~
sptpfs stfs t.st Sc 1890 Zoe
The beet values IN Seattle
Ladies f4nie Afslanaise Gloves. al
C0lorN al sizes. an eNcalient sec
quality ThurHday .ssss. J9f
HAIR BRUSHES
Keep Clean Hair nrushea reg
ulaT tia0 grade. best brush on
the market esfssss.sssts..t bf
Some Military.
sATtNE SKIRTS
Ladies' Hack Saline psiticoat.
with ts-lnch tucked fiaunes on
bottom. regular tihe value.
wednesday special ..ss use
Ladies' Dress skirts % stfipsd
and figured mnhair. in black
and dark gray pleatet fronts
and back. y strictly un-to-dnfa
garment. cold regularly for -
special =. s...s+ s.ssss sI.nS
/ Large skirts FOR iarEe ladies cote
ofs black and navy pieatsd
from knee daen, exceptional
value: Thursday .... sI.DS
THURSDAYS VALUES IN COT.
TON DRESS GOODS
Il DRgANDfES
Powered 90 beautiful designs on
white. light blue. hello and dark
backgrounds very fine quality.
should be soid ~ 2sc. Thurs
day they ought 20 move quick
~ az. q yard ..s..... -. 1Jf
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-06

What kind % men are the two
senator's from your statsf
Honest enough, guess bat they
are the weakest men our state ever
sent 20 the senate. They haven't
made q single enemy
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-06

This rsfaaak Ws Offer Yau IL part
ilusH and pet cotton. and soai
enough Zoe every cay wear.
tla.adA so sell far 14se yard
Thursday ths4 80 AZ .44.. Die
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-06

Who ever heard % Ersd dress
0inKhHma selling feF 1tse yard
THURSDAY. We Sili Esafpfise fna
IL plain celafs. checks ant
Stripes. Thursday. only. gard
.Fss .sssss ssst stssss sHf
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-06

a WATER FOWL.
Bird Webb waa here yesterday
from Paintaville. -~Ashiand et<y.l
Independent. =.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-06
THURSDAY m TIE WoMEN's
SHOE APARTMENT

ladies DxfardH. vici Md upper.
patent to low beet very nex-
tble sole. all sizes. regular tits;
Special sstsss rtss#s sist~
Misses Pine HuuEola Shoes, uat-
snt tIp. double sole. low heel.
alzea II 20 2. regular $3.50. spe-
ciai ...s .... .*.... sf.20
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-06
FINE FIGURED sArisrg

For something Ia dress. just a
shade heavier than the uFrandie
lawn. is the anadn We have q
fail Inc ~ beautiful designs la
the 1T. Thursday. aHiy tgae
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-06
THURSDAYS VALUES IN CO
TON DRESS GOODS

UNHANnfi.H
Powered 90 beautiful designs on
white. light blue. hello and dark
backgrounds very fine quality.
should be cold 81 2se. Thurs
day they ought 20 move quick
~ at. a yard .....+.. 80. ISc
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-06
q inctt aIIkolInE

IN tight dark nd pisln roloFs. e
god lire - Persian effects IT,
stripes ara al ugnf figures. aisa
lowered designs Thursday
only. yard s.ss. ...sss..s sac
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-06
"THRIFTY THURSDAY"

.ar. means much 90 yeu great
includes Eartlnx values even for ours i
alsaest bundle Store
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-02
THINGS THEATRICAL.

There are many new beauties In the
ranks Of Sergeant Bruer
1t takes thisiy.nine stage hands and
electricians to manipulate the realistic
shipwreck scene In Cape Cod Folks"
OF all the plays produced by the
late Kirke In Shelle, "rhe yirginian"
has proved the most successful imam
cialIy.
j. Clarence Harvey has been engaged
NY VIII y Black 70 play the leading
role of the Man Ii the Moon in 'srhe
Land Of Nod f"
Nat and sol Fields. the leading come
dams of the innocent Maids are
brothers Of the famous Lew Fields
formerly Of Weber 81 Fields.
While Iii Norway the past summer
Wright Lorimer purchased all Of the
fittings in a Norwegian photograph gal
lery for use in the production Of THE
villa Duck
Dorothy DonHelly has a character In
the new play, Daughters Of Man"
which Il said to be even more effective
than the title role Of Candida which
she created on this side o. the Atlantic
one Of the characters in Mistress
NellH Is Charles Hart, a famous actor
Of the seventeenth century, He was a
popular Interpreter Of feminine char
acters in the Days when women were
acted almost exclusively by men
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-02
vERAroMvT's LAxTTY.

Like liekety, one-horse railroad
with d iolt here, ounce there and 4
general tumble an the time Vermont
has been running her administration
affairs for years past Again and
again during The past few years the
word 81 warning has been sounded but
ii was not until the legislature Of 1904
set far-reaching movement agoing
that any attempt has been made to re-
pair the track. AT Windsor We ran up
against downright immoral conditions
not alone among prisoners but among
pfiiciuls as. we'll. At Rutland we en-
rountered lax business methods il
nothing worse. At Waterbury we are
led to believe that the state has been
goilged on supplies At yergennes We
found unsanitary arrangements. And
now we learn through Attorney General
Fits that the state Of Vermont has
been dealing in meat OF cattle con
lcmned because Of tuberculosis. What
record for two short years.
Traced back TO its source the fault
lies in the lack Of proper supervision
1t has come TO the point where ne
have got TO set men TO watch Nour
watchman, or. in lieu Of that. to SET
ourselves as watchmeu Of those who
are elected or chosen to conduct ON
business. Either hxity or dishonesty
Is running our train into the ditch con.
stantly. The latest wreck gives our
Snug complaeency q terrible shaking
priding ourselves IN our upright deal.
iAgs as state here We have been sell.
Ing condemned cattle 60 droyers who
mix the cattle with their own herds and
send them to the abattoirs as I'M.
blemisbed and untainted as the driven
snow. That at least Is the finding 81
Attorney General Fits, and the evil
sencc thus far adduced leads us to be-
lievc the allegation. On top Of that
there i scarcely scrap Of q record t.
show how much the state 1T Vermont
has received from the sale Of such cat
Tie thanks 60 our cattle commissioners
Shall we take notice hereafter o.
shall We permit our servants to hood
wink usg
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-02
NEW YORK CITY.

New York city has ready for duty IN
the state militia 103GT men.
During the last twelve months $40,
2iS,000 in precious stones we're brought
to New York city
Out Of every hundred persons In New
York city sixty-one are unmarried.
thIrty-one married. Eve widowed and
three divorced.
New York being an alleyIess city, its
streets are too often marred by long
arrays OF ash and garbage cans Along
ten Harlem blocks 81 Of these iron
clad decorations tf) we're counted on n
recent morning.
In the sos square miles OF water that
is In New York city. with It's 1853 miles
Of water front, is wasted enough ener-
gy every day TO supply the continent
with needed power In this body Of
water the tide daily raises and lowers
6,000000,O00 tons OF water an average
OF four feet New York Herald
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-02
THE HALL or RI

Albert J Earring, president of the
tnicago, Milwaukee and ST Paul rail
road, was a telegraph operator for FIVE
years.
Elmer II. Steiner, u rural route ear
rier Of Indiana. has perfected an inyen-
ton which be believes will in future
preclude wrecks brought about b. the
present system Of dispatching trains.
Professor Alexander r. Chamberlain,
the Worcester (Mass.l anthropologlst, is
acting as member Of the board Of al
dermen in his city, position to which
he was elected as Democrat when
the town gave Republican majority
of 6.O00.
J. b. Martin. an Ohio man who owns
large mining properties in Alaska. as
serts he will give 100000 a year to adj
vance the cause OF prohibition Here
tofore the party has never had at its
disposal more than $4,000 in any Of
its national campaigns
Sir Robert Hart. who did much for
China, possesses one distinction that
belongs TO himself alone. He appears
twice IN the Official French Legion
d'Honneur, once as a simple Officer"
Sir Robert Hart. and once as Grand
officer Sir Hart (Robertl..
Major General Sir Reginald Pole-Ca-
rev. since 1908 commander OF the
Eighth division Of the Third army
corps and who distinguished himself
In East Indian and African campaigns.
has been retired with the hohorary
rank Of lieutenant general. General
Pole carew is fifty-eIght years old
Henry Clews, Jr., son OF the noted
banker, is living IN Paris, carving out a
reputation as man OF letters. He and
Ferdinand Bernard, a French drama
fist. have written a play which is
about to be produced, the title being
1.-THE Poverty Of fhe Rich, Mr. Clews
will undertake an English translation
for performance In London
Thomas Bent, the premier Of victo-
ria, introduces songs in his speeches
A word or phrase strikes chord OF
memory, recalls some half forgotten
melody, and then the premier breaks
forth into song Replying to criticism,
Mr. Bent says he never introduces
songs Of the present day, Of which be
has a very poor opinion. All his Illus
trative vocallsm is derived from the
songs OF the good old days.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-02
The Tciepl,one.

June %, 1876, at the Centennial ex.
hibition ii Philadelphia. the telephone
was for the first time exhibited TO the
public. A few months before Alex
ander Graaam Bell had perfected his
invention, but II was not until a month
inter the opening Of the Centennial that
Ii occurred to him % exhibit the won
der working device at the great fair,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-02

The Peruvians under the Incas had
most admirable system by which
officers OF justice who failed to per-
form their duties were subjected % the
same penalties that should have been
imposed upon the criminal The pun
ishment which the statutes provided
for theft was inflicted upon any mag
istrate who neglected TO punish thief
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-02

Ii Covcrnor-elect Proctor was thought
fni enough to appoint bis colonies Of
the same size as Gov. Reds there will
be great saving % expense We feel
for those who are compelled 70 plaster
themselves with 80 much gold braid
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-02

The Times agrees with Alderman
Milne that bills against the city from
whatever department should be scrn.
tinized closely. They may be all right
but why not know what tie money
Of the citizens il going for?
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-02
MisappIied science.

DR.. SMILES Ienpecks got 1t ID for
me since ] doctored his wife for the
grip.
Snuffies- What's the matter? Did you
kin herr
Dr. Snlfiies- No; pulled her through.
Detroit Free Press.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-02
No Embrn &c For Her.

The boat drifted straight ahead;
In 1t were two--no more.
Grasping the oars. the youth said.
II guess I'll hug the shore.
The maids eyes sought his own,
And. resting there q minute.
She said in a reproachful tone,
II guess l am not IN 1t.
Chicago News.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-02
Her Trouble.

"How's your wife,
shes having constant trouble with
her head'
Cant the doctor help herr
No nobody but the milliner. ~
Cleveland Leader.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-02
JINGLES AND JESTS.
The Difficulty.

Two Irishmen driving through the
country noticed that many of the barns
had weather sanes in the shape Of large
ROSTERS
Pat" said one man to the other,
"can yU, tell me why they always have
a rooster and niver hen On the top
d thin harnS7'
Sure replied Pat, ~an' X must be
because az The difficulty they'd have
in collecting the eggs. Exchange.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-02
Open Town.

''ls this an open town. asked tho
tourist.
"You bet il is, stranger, replied the
native with 4 show ii pride. There
aint girl IN town that don't wear
peck-a boo waists and openwork hos
iery Bulletin.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-02

Even k rough little boy should
hit YOU. Tommy, Is 1t right to strike
back?p
Sure not! Strike front an good an
hard too pittsburg Dispatch.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-02
Al Imnrlen Limerick.

A fellow who worked ia a drug house
Had brother employed IN carpet
store,
But their staying apart
Broke each fond brothers heart,
And ere long they were both In the in.
sane asylum.
--Iudre
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-02

Effie But, papa, how do yon know
that it was a stork that brought US the
new baby.
Papa Because. my dear, just saw
his bill,-W oman's Home Companion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-02

The verbena Is indicative OF senslbiL
lty. This plant is said by some natu-
ralists to display almost animate rea-
ion Ia choosing its habitat
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-02
Results Count.

Results Count.
He could not tell
BY the smell
What the man
Put la the cam 4
If Kerosene
or gasoline
So made scratch
With a match
And applied
lnsidcl
The doctor knew
Which OF the twol
American Spectator.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-02
The cIlpned srllahIe.

We've shortened up our words a few;
The scheme ~ FAR from twaddle.
Progressive young folks say "skiddoo,'
Our grandgires said 1sRededdle!H
Washington Star.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-02

He--what III the world did you tell
your father had kissed you forf
She-He asked me how far along Ia
got Detroit Free Press.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-02

what is Jones house mortgaged
for?v
Lord only knows He don't own an
auto or play .the races New York
Press.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-02
IA snnrrflclnI Arf.

Begin at the bottom says the man
Who with advice is trimming
Not always mister. How about
When one is learning swimmlng7
Boston Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-02

"There are no flies on me. said she,
Her words with emphasis replete.
wen, I'm surprised at that" said he.
Because you are 50 very sweet"
Detroit Tribune.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-02

Wife during the spat)-I always try
Ito keep my temper
Husband Well, that's as 1t should
be- I'm sure don't want it.--Chicago
News.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-02

a girl who did not lack for benux
Assumed quite an indignant peaux
And cried: What's thisg
Some one stole a kiss
And st happened right under my neaux.
boston Transcript,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-02

The myrtle plant has always been re-
garded as an emblem Of love. Among
The Greeks and Romans it was planted
In cemeteries.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-02

When man determines to ike down
che memories q past bad experiences
be deserves tile support Of all,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-02

Mistress What Oh earth are you do
Ing with the auto hornf
Bridget-Oi always carry wan, mum,
to warn the mistress to kape out av me
way.-Judge.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-02
WHEN YOU GO HOME
TELL YOUR WIFE

She ought to read the bill Of fare and
cooking recipes in the Boston Daily
Globe She Gun do her work with halt
the usual bother.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-02
SPECIAL SALE
Black Petticoats
NEW GOODS--FALL STYLES

Attractive prices Black Peticoats here spsa
isadDr ranufacurer These garments made IN a
model factory Be sure and see these before they are gone
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-10-02

Attorney General Fits aid not minee
that meat matter.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-07-07
MINERS LOST s12,OOO,OO
Strike of Coal Diggers Was a Costly
Affair.

Scranton, July Figures just
compiled under the direction of the
president of one of the largest coal
companies with HEADQUARTERS here,
show that the wage loss to minework-
ers during the suspension of work.
from April to May Is, ordered by
John Mitchell, president of the min
ers' union. amounted to more than
100000.
The total anthracite shipments in
April, 1905, were 5,27S,041 tons. and
for May 1906. 6,500,15S tons. Esti-
mated on this basis the tonnage from
April l to May Is. 1906. would have
been more than 5000, 900 tons. The
average amount paid in wages OF la
Dor per ton of production in the an
thracite field Is S1.55. showing a loss
of at least s12, 100000 sustained by
the wageearners.
The s1.55 per ton does not include
the salaries off superintendents, office
men, or any other wage item beyond
the amount paid to the actual work.
ers in the mine and breaker. During
the period of idleness the men receiv-
ed no allowances from their union, so
that when they returned to the mines
after six weeks idleness, on exactly
the same terms prevailing when they
were ordered out, their loss of earn.
ings amounted to over $4,000, 900
net This is a great sacrifice for the
miners to make in behalf of the prin-
ciples in which they believe, and they
express their confidence that they
viii eventually succeed in their en-
deavors for a living wage scale.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-07-07
LONG TORPEDO BOAT CRUISE.
Big Proposition That May Not BE
Carried Out.

Norfolk, Va, July 1T Is more of
problem than some people think to
send the torpedo boats from here to
the Asiatic station, and the difficulty
of getting under way has resulted in
an indefinite postponement of the
proposed transfer of these boats to
the distant station.
The boats were to have started out
early in April, but they are now laid
up in ordinary, with no prospect of
making the trip. In the first place
the boats would have to be tested
singly to determine, without ques-
tion their respective stcaming radius
Then. the convoy which would tow
them on occasion, would have to be
taken along the coast with the boats
for the purpose Of drilling the crew
and acquGinting the officers with the
method of handling the boats.
The danger of trouble is much
greater with the small craft than with
the big drydock, and no one pretends
to believe that the long trip would be
free from mishap; some fear it might
involve the loss of boat or two. The
authorities are in a great quandary
and few of them are willing to take
the responsibility Of advocating the
long voyage. on the other hand, the
naval authorities on the Asiatic sta
ton wish to have the boats sent out.