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HILL CREST.
NIGHTLY DANCES AND CON
cERTS MAKE THE HOUSE
A LIVELY PLACE.

Mr.. Osgood S. Rogers of Salem.
Mass, is staying at the Hill Crest
for week. Mr.. Rogers is an expert
flute player and with two violins and
the piano. an excellent orchestra has
been formed.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Bicknell. son
Lawrence, and daughter Dorothy, and
Miss Nina Bissell started on an ex-
cursion to Orr's Island Tuesday, but
were obliged to turn back on account
of the fog.
Mr.. 7. ]. Bissell of Newark, n. j.,
arrived Tuesday afternoon to Join
his wife and family, who are summer.
ing here. Mr.. Bissell was a member
of the Field Day committee last year
and was one OF the leading workers
Tor that event. We trust he will
lend his aid with us this year.
Miss Alice Rogers and Miss Ina
burlington did" Portland last Mon
day.
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OCEAN VIEW HOTEL.
LARGE NUMBER OF TOURISTS
ARE DAILY REGISTERED HERE
FOR DINNER.
Many Guests are Coming In This
Week.

Many Guests are Coming In This
Week.
Mr.. Charles H. Coulomb of Phila.
delphia, Pa. with his young son, C.
n. Coulomb, Jr., registered here Fri
day last for a two weeks outing. Mr..
Coulamb Is no stranger to the Casco
Bay for he has sumered several sea-
sons on the islands here Three years
ago he was at this house for a short
vacation
c. n. Currier and Miss G.. Humph.
rey Of Holyoke. Mass, were among
the arrivals Monday. They are here
for weeks outing.
John n. Burton of Albany, n. v,
was among the number here for din.
ner Tuesday.
A. l.. Bricher of New York regis.
tered here for an indefinite vacation
Friday last. Mr.. Bricher is an artist
OF note and last season he was at the
Aucocisco House, Cliff Island During
his leisure time he made several fine
sketches all of which were sold to his
many friends at the house.
L. d. Gannell of Rumford Falls. Me-.
A. L. Dingley and NJ. Dingley of Port
land registered at the hotel Sunday
for dinner.
Mrs. c. F. Dearstyne. Helen E.
Dearstyne, Sarah II. Dearstyne of AL.
bany, E. ID. Dearstyne of Springfield:
Mrs E. E. Laster of Kingston, n. Y.
and w. ID. Hale of Rondout, n. Y. are
mere for two weeks sojourn having
registered Sunday.
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mother. Mrs. w. o. Mason is stopping

mother. Mrs. w. o. Mason is stopping
with them.
The Edward p. Hamilton cottage
is let to Mrs. Vance Cheney and
Miss Lucy ID. Bogue, who took pos
session Of 1t Monday. They are very
pleasantly located for the season.
Capt. and Mrs. Oscar Charlson Of
Portland. have moved down to their
commodious and attractive summer
home, Armordale. They arrived dur
ing last week. Mrs. Charlson's daugh
ter. Miss Mildred German is with
them.
Last Sunday there were forty-two
guests at dinner at the Hamilton
Villa. two large parties having arriv-
ed on the morning boat, one from
Worcester, Mass, and the other from
Montreal. From Worcester were Mr..
and Mrs. George II. Woods, Miss
Ruth G. Woods. A. r. Webb. Misses
Julia and Edith Webb. C.. Russell
Webb. r. E. Bigelow, Miss Minnie s.
Bigelow. Lenox E. Bigelow, A. B..
Clemens, Miss Nellie Clemens, Miss
Mary E. Grosvenor, Thomas Macduff.
Howell G. Macduff. Miss Matte Mac
dun and Mrs. Martha w. Howell.
The party from Montreal consisted Of
H. II. Lang. H. E. Lang. Evelyn Lang.
E. NJ. Lang and Ruth Lang, Emily G.
Luke. Miss E. NJ. Luke, Miss NJ. E.
Luke. Mrs. ]. w. Knox and Miss Ger
trude Knox.
Miss Esther Chandler Of Spring
Held is stopping with her aunt, Mrs.
Z. II. Thayer at the Thayer cottage.
Mr.. Thayer left here for his home at
Indian Orchard recently but will re-
turn later in the season Miss Chan
dler usually spends a part of each
summer here.
Mrs. William r. Harris of Spring.
field and family consisting of Master
Daniel Harris. Miss Hart Lester Har.
ris and Allan and Chestley Harris are
spending the summer as they have
the past three years at the Ropheas
Hamilton cottage. 1t is understood
that thew are negotiating to purchase
the place. Mrs. Harris will entertain
Misses A. Harris and Lille Doty from
her home city next week.
Mr.. Warburton, who is stopping
with his wife at Island View cottage
Is choirmaster of the Episcopal
church at Toronto. This is their first
visit to Chebeague Island and they
are much pleased with the surround.
ings
Miss Inez Stevens is in Boston this
week with relatives. She is spend
Ing the season here with her mother.
Mrs. ID. A. Stevens at their summer
cottage on the North Road. Miss
Stevens is a teacher at Philadelphia.
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AUc0ClSC0 HOUSE.
MANAGER CASHIER IS HIGHLY
PLEASED WITH THE SUCCESS
OF HIS HOTEL TO DATE.
Several Social Events Planned.

oeNeTsi oOcisi Events Planned.
On Monday night there was an in
formal hop at the House with Mr.. r.
w. Benham at the piano. II Is Mr..
Cashiers intention to have a dance
every Monday night during the rest
of the season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Belden were given n
rousing send on Sunday with rice.
wnite ribbon, and all the other things
which go with the departure of a new
y married couple. Mr.. and Mrs.
Belden are on their honeymoon trip.
and the guests at the House thought
II would be only fitting to give
them the customary farewell. The
extraordinary fact about the event Is
that Mr.. and Mrs. Belden were mar
ried In July 1866, and as they did not
take a honeymoon trip then. they de-
layed IL until this summer. Forty
years seems long time between the
wedding and the honeymoon, but Mr..
and Mrs. Belden are ENJOYING their
long delayed honeymoon this summer
as much as they would have back I'm
"A progressive euchre party was
gwen Tuesday evening In the par.
LOT OF the house, nine tables being
niled with the guests here. The even
ing was one Of great enjoyment for
all. w. b. Hinckley had the honor of
winning first prize.
Monday evening the usual weekly
mop was given which was attended by
the guests and several of the families
from tne summer colony. Several
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Chebeague /.


Camping parties are getting to be
very popular on the Islands Tho
Iownit Club of Boston, Mass, is ex-
pected the end Of this week They
will pitch their tents in Squire Soule's
woods. where they will live close to
nature, and breathe the ozone of the
forest. The following members have
been selected for the preliminary
work: VIM. E. Burton, VIM. A. Theii.
Ing, VIM. o. Partridge, VIM. Chicken
Ing, Clarence G.. Parsons, Clarence
Schnetzer, and Stanley Brown.
At Camp Sunset, near Hamilton's
Landing are Mr.. and Mrs. Alba w.
Currier and son Harold, OF Mechanic
Falls. They are here for about four
weeks. Mr.. Currier was down some
weeks ago for a few days and visited
his camp. which Is often called the
Log Cabin In the woods.
Mrs. VI. l. Pinkham of Newton. IL
entertaining her son with his wife
and child, who arrived Monday.
Mrs. II. III. Crossman and family Of
Milton, Mass, who are STAYING AZ her
brother. Mr.. F. w. Phipps' cottage
will have the Lawn View cottage. now
occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
n. Lunt, for the month OF August
Mr.. Crossman will also be here dur.
Ing the month.
Last week, while playing on the
beach, Jimmie Hamilton. son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Clinton VI. Hamilton. opened
large mussel and found a good sIz-
ed pearl. The fishermen often find
pearls Of considerable value while
opening mussels for bait.
Mr. r. w. Phipps OF Milton. will
arrive at his cottage August arat
Mrs. Phipps Is expected next week
being at present In New HAMPSHIRE
with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. VI. l.. Tuck and Mr.
and Mrs. j. VI. Davis broke camp the
thirteenth, and returned home after
taking dinner at the Summit House
They have been camping on Ocean
Avenue near the beach for the past
two weeks.
Mr.. James Breckenridge OF Brook.
Ign, N. T., who has spent a part Of
several seasons at Portland, Is AT the
Island View for a week.
Mrs. Charles w. Cordes and sIs,er
OF Portland were on the island sun.
day for an excursion trip. Mrs. Cordes
spent the season with her HUSBAND
here last year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Berton Williams os
Woonsocket, who are at Island v,ey
Cottage, are making several fpe dav
trips while here. Monday thev were
at Old Orchard and Tuesday thev
took the beautiful Casco Castle ssi,
up the inner bay. Mrs. Willism
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PEAKS ISLAND HOUSE.
FISHING AND SAILING TRIPS ARE
SOME OF THE ADJUSTMENTS
WHICH ATTRACT MANY
GUESTS.

Many New Names on the Register.
Mrs. Elton Briggs and her daughter.
Marguerite of Auburn, Me-. arrived
here Monday for a few weeks vaca.
ton. They were here last year and
enjoyed their stay so much that they
decided to return this year.
There was a whist party at the
Union House annex on Monday night.
In which many OF the guests at the
House participated.
Mrs. w. F. Locke and Miss Dorothy
Locke, Mrs. c. b. Miller and Miss
Edith VI. Claggett Of Washington. ID.
G.. registered at the House for a
short stay.
Mrs. V. NJ. Boothby, who Is staying
at the Coronado, is planning to give
whist party every Tuesday night
In the hotel parlors.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1906-07-19
ROBINH00D INN,
PLEASANT SCENES coMpAss
ABOUT THIS AESTHETIC
RESORT.
Latest Arrivals Include Some Guests
Of Former Seasons.

Latest Arrivals Include Some Guests
Of Former Seasons.
Many enjoyable occasions take
place daily about the Inn, not the
least Of which are the teas which
have been given by Mrs. Loomis at
the bathing beach several afternoons.
Miss Palmer of Philadelphia, who
is spending month or more here
was one Of the first of Miss Massey's
guests before the present commo-
dious house was built. She is very
much pleased with the location.
Mrs. c. G. Buck of Montreal with
her three children are pleasantly
situated at Spruce Cottage where
her friend Mrs. Loomis has her
rooms.
Miss NJ. A. Tappan of Haverhill
who has spent the last three or four
seasons abroad has returned to
Bailey and the Robinhood for a
soJourn. Miss Tappan is an enthu-
siastic admirer Of this part of the
Bay.
The Misses n .talie and Mary
Phoebus Of Brooklyn, n. Y. are
again with Us for the summer and are
'eEj0yfRs - cabling and pleasant
walks about the ISLAND.
Rev. Lucien Moore Robinson. ID. D..
Is here again for . few days sojourn.
Bradford Massey is visiting the
sons Of Xanthus Smith at their faith
er's summer home.
Hemsley B. Massey has put his boat
Hermes into commission. The craft
has double hull the only one of her
kind in the bay. 1t was built in Phil.
adelphia for the young man and is a
model boat in every way. Mr.. Massey
Is now prepared to take out sailing or
hshing parties and no doubt the
guests will keep him busy the major
ity OF his time
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SEASIDE COTTAGE.
MANY TOURISTS ARE FINDING
ACCOMMODATIONS HERE.
Many Transients for Dinner Daily.

Many Transients for Dinner Daily.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Longfellow of
New York City with their young son.
Henry Granville Longfellow arrived
here early last week for the remain.
der OF the summer. Mrs. Longfellow
Is daughter Of Mrs. F. E. Cram, the
manager OF this charming summer
boarding house. Mr.. Longfellow is a
practicing attorney of the New York
bar. They were both here for an ex-
tended sojourn last year.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Howell OF wor.
cester, Mass, with their son Leonard
are registered for two weeks.
II. c. Whitaker Of Philadelphia, Pa.
with his son Leonard w. Howell Of
the same city are visiting the island
for the first time. They will remain
for short outing.
Miss E. J. Collins OF Everett, Mass,
registered last week for a short visit.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1906-07-19
THE HAMILTON.
SAILING AND FISHING PARTIES,
BATHING AND PLEASURE
TRIPS MAKE THE TIME
PASS QUICKLY.
The Superb Accommodations Are
Appreciated BY The Guests

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. w. Elbow, son
and daughter have been enjoying
their weeks stay at the Hamilton.
Mr.. Elbows home Is in Patterson. ~.
j., where he is head Of a large cloth.
Ing store.
Mrs. +. 8. Blake with Misses Boil.
ton and White arrived here last Wed
nesday for a short visit. Mr.. Blake
cruised down the coast in his yacht.
and he Is now making short trips
along the shore. making Chebeague
his headquarters.
Rev. John Spensley of Troy. n. Y.
has returned to his home after a few
days outing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund Little and
their daughter, Miss Inga Little, are
here with party Of six. Mr.. Little
Is one of the prominent business men
OF Laconia, N. H., and Is president
OF the water board there.
Mr.. c. T. Humphreys and Mr.. c. r.
Bergstrom Of Passaic, NJ. j., are here
for two weeks vacation.
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Cliff Island
-

The Beulah Chapter of Eastern
Stars had a days outing and picnic
on the island Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Goold of Me-
chanic Falls, and Mrs. II. H. Stuart of
Guliford, Me-, are the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Mason for the week.
Mr.. Richard T. Snow of Somerville.
Mass, has returned to Bay Cliff cot
tage for the remainder Of the month
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Cook and Mrs.
Solomon Haskell of Westbrook, and
Mrs. Mary Small Of Bangor, are at
the Knight cottage for a week.
Mr.. Albert Snow of Somerville.
Mass, met with a painful accident
Sunday night while hurrying to catch
the steamer. AS he ran down the hill
with his arms full of bundles. he
tripped and fell heavily, injuring his
knee and running his clothes. He re.
ceived medical treatment in Portland.
SO that he was able to continue his
journey home.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Gilbert are the
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Cobb for
a three or four weeks outing.
A party Of nineteen cottagers en-.
goyeo an excursion and picnic at Orr's
island last Thursday. They left Cliff
very early In the morning, and ar.
rived at their destination, the Natural
Bridge, In time for lunch. Among the
pieasure-seekers were Mesdames
berle, Hunter, Downs and Spofford
also Mrs. Freeman and Mrs. s. Hunt.
er, and the Misses Greentree. CoyIe
Aberholtzer and Cady.
On Friday night Miss Minnette
Downs entertained a party of friends
with candy pull after which there
Uhp." no
The Siskiyou Mandolin Club which
has just been formed is preparing m
give a minstrel show. "Chestnnts"
will be gratefully received. Address
r. o. Box 3, Cliff Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. Downs are expecting
,ne foliowing guests at the MARY.
land Cottage:' Mr.. and Mrs. A. ID.
clemens and Mr.. and Mrs. C.. n.
FOX OF Baltimore. and Mr.. Henry
Eienoerger OF New Haven. The party
viii come Saturday and stay the fol.
lowing week.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. VI. Cobb entertained
MISS Mildred Farwell and Miss Louise
Patch of Portland last Sunday.
Frank Nelson, Christian Nelson
henry thompson. Martin Thompson
and Holger Christensen all from
Westbrook, are spending a weeks va
cation at the Ocean Spray, cottage
This same party occupied c. NJ Cobb.s
cottage The Casco" last summer
DIR. Leroy Cobb OF South Portland
spent Sunday at the Casco with Mr.
and Mrs. Whelden and family ana
also Mr.. and Mrs. J. Hawks of West.
brook, who are staying at the cottag.
for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. p. Fiske OF An.
ourndale, Mass, are at their cottage
for the season.
Mr.. Frank Morse and Lieutenant
Lipop Of Portland with two friends
are camping on the east side OF the
island. "e
Mr.. ard Mrs. A. A. Holden of woou-
socket, n. l., who have been STAYING
at their cottage, the Cliff stone"
nave gone on a pleasure trip to Mon
treai, where they will stay a week.
The following are the guests at
Cliff COTTAGE" Mr.. and Mrs wal
ners OF Cambridge, Mass; Mr.. and
Mrs: G. r. spofYord and daughter
christine. Miss Alice Holbrook and
MISS Marion Holbrook also from Cam
Driose, and Miss Helen +. Benson of
New York.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1906-07-19
Steamboat Men You Knou.
General MANAGER. Gs,le

General Manager. Charles
". 7. Cooling. of tie Caseo
Bay Steamboat Company. is
one of tie Best kno1pn
of Porflands business men
and me, chants. He has made
hosts of friends BY his hearty.
Whole-souted manner of meet
inc people, and has afuays
4vorked for the success of tie
Casco Bay line of steamers.
vhose patrons, numbering
ODER 200. 600 in a summer. al
Ways hape 4 friendly greeting
for him. The Casoo Bay
boats touch al ali the ISLANDS
of Portland Harbor and the
Upper Bay.
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CASC0 BAY HOUSE.
SEMI WEEKLY DANCING PARTIES
ARE NOW IN ORDER FOR THE
REMAINDER OF THE SUM.
MER.
Children Have a Party One Evening
Last Week.

Children Have Party One Evening
Last Week.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Day of Toronto.
Man., are registered here for an
outing of month or more. Mr.. Day
who is at present in poor health, is
here for rest and relaxation. Mr..
John Shand of Toronto, one of our
regular tourist for many years here.
was instrumental in having his friend
visit our island.
Mr.. r. Pilborough of Montreal with
his daughter, Miss Ruth Pilborough
arrived here Saturday evening com.
ing over the Grand Trunk. They
nave been regular tourists for many
years and will be at the house for at
least three weeks.
The semi weekly hops which are al.
ways feature of great pleasure were
inagurated Saturday evening last at
the dancing pavilion music being fur
nished by an orchestra from Port
land. Many Of the guests were in
attendance as were also a large num-
Der from the summer colony. These
social affairs are always attended by
the elite Of the sumner tourists.
On Wednesday night a pretty chill
dren's party occurred in the parlor Of
the Casco Bay House given by Mrs.
Joseph Perrault Of Montreal, Canada.
various games were played after
which dancing was in order, followed
by refreshments and a most enter
tanning and enjoyable evening was
passed. In the game OF Fan T3S
some very pretty prizes were given
to the winners. The first prize for
the girls was won by Miss Dorothy
Duckett Of Montreal and the End prize
for the girls won by Miss Christine NJ
Montfort Of New York City. The
prize for the boys was won by Mas
ter Kenneth Hanning Of Westmouent,
Canada.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1906-07-19
CASCO CASTLE,
LARGE NUMBER OF TRAN.
SCENTS ARRIVING DAILY, At
TRAcTED BY FINE AccoMMo-
DATiONS AND SCENIC
BEAUTY.

Unique Resort Gaining In Popularity
Every Season.
Our reporter called at Casco Cas-
tie this week and found everything
IN full swing. The social season is
at its height, and the guests have
at last commenced to come in good
earnest. There is every prospect OF
an exceptionally busy season in spite
Of it's late beginning. Manager Full
Ter Is hustling as usual, doing his
best to make his guests contented.
The weekly Hops" are now an institu-
ton. and are enjoyed not only by the
guests but also by great number of
Brunswick and Freepcrt people and
guests from the nearby hotels to
whom invitations are sent by the
manager.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1906-07-19
R0BlNHOOD INN.
BAILEY ISLAND.
Miss J. {. Massey, Prop.

The most delightful and exclusive spot on
the island. Situated on tne east end in full
Wow OF the Ocean. Beautiful pine groves
aud walks around the house. The house Is
modern In every respect, toilets, baths and
sewerage. Rates on application. C'rcui-
AIRS on apy lication.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1906-07-19
|. N. YORK
Bailey's Island,
Elaine.
Casco Bays Leading
Grocery and Market.

Here you will find every
thing -four wish could de.
sire and Our prices. are as
low as the lowest. Prompt
service and satisfactio n al
ways. Fresh invoices of
Meat, Fowl, Game. Fro
visions and Fruits received
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1906-07-19

very pretty toilets were noticed among
those participating in the festivities
Mr.. Frank Benham presided at the
piano
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1906-07-19

ocean view as It's
view OF Bahey Island Only
me SAND beach at the head Of nrde
"nout question
nng nrst class Four
let Long distance telephone rates on anncon
Hotel open all the aratest tourists
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1906-07-19
Scissors Ice Cream ParIors.
Bailey laland-

We make our Ice Cream from pure dairy
cream aud crushed fiuit. Delivered In bricks
Fresh Candy made on premises every day We
carry the best limo Of Confectionery, Fruits,
Nuts ana sodas 10 be found. Papers, Maya.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1906-07-19
David P. SinneH.
BOAT BUILDER
BAIlEy'S ISLAND MAINE,

Motor and pleasure boats OF oil kinds made
20 order. Bats to let by the DAY or seasop
Private wharf 1t Msckerel Cove. Wharf priv
iliges TO let AZ reasonable prices
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The Seaside.

At Bailey Island. Maine is a home
like cottage with annexes where
good sea food and comfortable rooms
are provided at reasonable rates.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-06-01
Dry .. Dust. You Bet.

We are surprised to learn Of re-
ceiver being appointed for drug
store at Rocky Ford-a dry town.
Must be dry for sure.-Holly Chief
tain.
Yes. one drug store in the hands of
receiver and another went out of
business voluntarily. Rocky Ford is
a dry town because the people voted
that way. and we have council which
enforces the law. And. by the way.
any other council can do the same II
they will. Whenever state or munic-
ipai officials are in dead earnest for
the enforcement Of law the work can
be done.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-06-01

Colorado's people and Colorado's
legislature should take firm stand
in support of the proposition that ev-
cry drop Of water which falls on the
soil of this state belongs to the people
of Colorado for their beneficial use.
says the Pueblo Chieftain. 1t may
be necessary at some future time to
modify this proposition, but we ought
to make the struggle to the full limit
of every lawful and peaceful means to
establish 4 principle which is of
most vital importance to the people
of this state and which has many
substantial points Of law and equity
for its support.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1906-05-03
THANKS FOR GEN. PORTER.
For His Enterprise in Finding the
Body of John Paul Jones.

Washington, ID. ca resolution
extending the thanks Of the country
to Gen. Horace Porter, ex-ambassador
to France, for his enterprise in Sc
curing the body of John Paul Jones,
was presented in the house Thursday
by Representative Smith, of Michigan
The text of the resolution follows:
THAT, regarding with pride the
achievements of their .countryman,
Horace Porter, the distinguished sol
dier, orator and diplomat, the thanks
of the people of the United States are
eminently due and are hereby ten
dered to him, as a tribute TO his eX-
traordinary enterprise and diligence
in reclaiming the body of Americas
first naval hero, John Paul Jones,
whose place of interment in Paris
more than a century ago was entirely
lost sight of by his countrymen, and
the discovery of whose remains has
again revived general public interest
in his heroic deeds of valor and daring
as the chief naval officer of our revo-
lutionary period"
Secretary Bonaparte has recon-
mendod 10 Senator Hale and Mr..
Foss. chairman of the house naval af-
fairs committee, an appropriation OF
Sl35.0O for finishing the crypt Of the
chapel OF the naval academy at Ann
apolis which is to be the final resting
place of the body of John Paul Jones'.
I'm a manner appropriate 10 such pur-
pose.