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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11
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Although the calendar months com
prislng fail and winter have all como
aud gone, none of them brought with
1t. rs had been predicted by certain
immigration officials, turning back
ward OF the tide OF emigration from
the United States that has con STU
tutcd one OF the most striking fea-
lures OF the industrial and CONNER
cial situations during the past half
ycar-impresslvc. too, and signifi
cant, because so unusual and contin.
ung SO long beyond the point where,
II had been supposed, the thing would
have run its course This emigra-
ton Is confined almost exclusively TO
the foreign labor element In our pop
ulation. and the record of It's drain
since the opening of the new year
shows l09.15l third-class or steeragc
passengers sailing for ports OF Eu-
rope; meantime there were only 81.
$40 arrivals of this class as agains,
SS,l3l in January and February last
year or decrease of SSH. Not only
Is the outward flow az great in vol.
ume MS al any time since ii began.
but the Immigration Is constantly les
scning; the loss-if il be loss-is ut
both cnds. While these millions OF
foreign laborcrs have been wage
Gamers and contributory To the pros.
pcr'ty OF the country and their de-
nar,hre might therefore be regarded
rs loss, 1t must be borne in mind
that II they did not possess the means
TO get away, many or most or them
would lccomc public charges. ami tho
fact that they have means speaks
volumes for the comparatively high
wage scale that rules in this country
and Tor the vast extent Of our general
Industrial activity during The past two
or three years.
But when will the general outflow
cease and normal conditions OF the
Inflow be restored? Not until the
prospects OF steady employment hero
brighten, for the majority of these
emisrants Is not composed OF actually
discharged lnborers, but of men and
women anticipating period OF nc
work while the lcssoned number o!
newcomers reflects the feeling abroad
that the chances OF profitable en-
nloymcnt here are not good. What
may be called the industrial scent
OF these people is very keen ana their
obedience to II Is a fairly good indus
trial barometer
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11

possibility that some time onr wealthy
seaports- may be in danger OF rom
bprdmcnt stands on Il different foot :
ing. tina, Is where we are most vul-
norable; and II is where the mos,
generous defense should be provided,
both in modern ordinance on land. and
in ships numerous and powerful
enough TO insure the maintenance OF
peace.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11

The discovery OF 5000 pearl In
the neck of New Jersey pig aug
gests that there may be millions
awaiting the genius who shall develop
pearl bearing species of hogs. A
theory that upsets the happy thought,
however, is that 1t was case OF
somebody trying the experiment OF
casting pearls before the swine"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11

The Senate has appropriated 1925.
600 to provide crypt In the Chapel
OF the Naval Academy as resting
place for the body of John Paul Jones.
This is belated recognition of one
of our first fighting seamen.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11
WEDNESDAY, MARCH IL. 1908.
WHERE DEFENSE is MOST
NEEDED.

NEGpEO.
There is no need to question
either the sincerity or the profess.
sionnl capacity of tho regular army
officer who contributes to one of tho
curront magazines an article deplor.
Ing what he describes rs the dcplor.
able military weakness OF the United
States. 1t is beyond question that at
present our sea coast detcnscs are
undetermined; that the nations stand
ing army has, In some of It's branches
NJ least, been reduced 10 little moro
than n shell. and that In consequence
\ this country, II its naval protection
should prove inadequate. might re-
celye " stunning blow in case o! Il
war with great power posscssng
n aeet OF large and fast steamships
and war chest sufficient to meet
the expense of what might prove to
besthe most costly campaign in his
tory Nevertheless, 1t is no; proba-
bio that the public mind will he Sc
riously Impressed by the portrayal OF
(, what might happen If either Germany
ar Japan should undertake to throw
d hugo army against the principal
seabonrd cities on either the Attain
tic or Pacific coast. Theoretlcally,
this could be done--especially with
respect to tho Atlantic. where the
distance to he covered would he far
less than OH the great ocean of the
yveBt Practically it would require
the expenditure of n sum so cnor-
nous "a to stagger the imagination
and deplete the treasury of the rich.
ct'ti country IN the world-and neither
Gefmany, which just now is our very
gold friend, nor Japan, with whom
wA remain on terms OF official peace,
stands in this category.
TO transport a hnlf of million
soldiers Beyeral thousand miles ty
sea and to provide them with food.
ammunition and all the other ncces
isaries of q campaign-wlth the vir-
tNai certainty that in the end, whcth-
! er the process took one year or two.
they would be driven out again by
the sheer force of ovcrpowering num-
Z hers lis an effort which no sane
statesman would be likely to make.
It does not follow. however. ,I.at the
United States army should not be plac.
ed on a more efficient footing through
higher rates of pay and the various re-
forms which the secretary of war has
urged aIore skilled artillerymen are
needed, and they should be secured;
While the project for making the Ma.
tionai Guard. particularly in the sea-
coast states. a dependable reserve
that could be called upon to help gar
rison the forts in an emergency. de-
serves Intelligent consideration and
support.
Yet while this duty is one which
Congress should not fail TO perform.
Dor defenses require an adequate
4 garrison to protect its landward side.
and that dollar wisely spent in
lime may save not merely nine. bur
Dine hundred. it is against attacks by
sasships, rather than by hostile ar
mics that the United States needs
chiefiy be defended. Plenty of guns
and trained gunners in the batteries.
Ssiad sn ample force of armor clads
And torpedo craft on both oceans. are
be essentias factors Of national Sc
eDftts. The theory that large for.
ign arniy will invade this country,
sssth Y ninety millions OF population,
be reasonably dismissed Tile
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11

Congress seems TO be Inclined to
raise the appropriation for the Amer
lean, exhibit at Japan's exposition to
100000. The exhibit we are giving
for Japan in the way of battleship
display is costing us considerably
more than that.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11

If Senator Knox and some Other
aspirants for the Republican nomina
ton for President had voted as they
now talk the railroad rate issue would
have been settled some years ago.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11

President Roosevelt and the Re-
publican leaders in Congress are
buckine ench other and there Will
soon lie blood on the political moon.
unless Congress passes the measures
the President has recommended.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11

As Congressman Dalzcll would say
the Republican, party invented pros
pcrity. but the patent may run on
some day.--Detroit News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11

Senator Bourne, the never say. lie
third term boomer. Is still welcome
guest at the White House.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11

President Diaz OF Mexico is out with
statement that he will refuse six.
teenth term Roosevelts example
must have some Influence down that
way.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11
WITH THE PARAaRAPHERs.

Cheer up! The public debt in,
creased only s7,7Ss.lOo last month
why shouldn't We have comprehen
sivc public building bill?-Indianapo
lis News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11

His name is Lilley. hut there arc
many persons who do net regard him
as heing the flower of Congtess.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11

Having taken out citizenship paper,
Nine. Schumann Heink is to become
one of us--or seven or eight oil us
rathor.-New York Telegram.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11

If this mild weather continues ma :
ture will have on the proper garb for
St Patrick's day
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11

An honest man gcts so pulled III
atout II he might be more agreeable
If he stole something.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11

There's n heap of fun in ,us. lei :
ting other people spend their iione v
trying to buy it.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11

a man can save lot OF moncy b,
having so many bad habits he can
afford TO get married.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11

Being in love is being not quito In :
sane enough TO 90 into an asylum.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11
It Walked Awav.

Visitor Crushing hack)-I left my
stick.
Little Girl--It's gone. heard sia-
ter say: THANK heaven that stlcl's
gone. Philadelphia Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11

The grower who sowa tobacco seet
in Kentucky raises shoel.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11

The worst feature of being my
people is the me" ~
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11
REFLECTIONS OF a BACHELOR.

You can always forgive an ancestor
how he got his money when 1t comes
to you.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11

Naval Muckraker Sims says Amer
lean gunnery wasn't good ut Santiago
Oh. shucks! Ask the Spaniards. =
Milwaukee Sentinel
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11

aAH'iAN AAhNu OuN tlllLtuSulD DuDtIb
Nine Schumann Heink is to become
one of us-or seven or eight OF us,
rathor.-New York Telegram
Naval Muckraker Sims says Amer.
lean gunnery wasn't good nj Santiago
Oh. shucks! Ask the Spaniards.
Milwaukee Sentinel.
Tobacco is not by any means the
only thing raised In Kcntucky's tobac-
co belt.-Chicago Record-Herald.
The anarchists Is mugwump with
the courage of his convictions.-Indi-
annapolis Star.
But even in n kitchen cabinet. too
many cooks spoil the broth.-Atlanta
Constitution.
There are men who are willing to
bet that Roosevelt will he the next
Republican nominee for President.
And we do not refer to Tom Lawson.
Nashville American.
We apprehend that the question OF
whether Ohio will go Democratic in
November Will depend on who Is
nominated at Chicago and who is to
be the next senator from Ohio.-Br-
mingham Ledger.
The tariff issue is going to attract
attention this year-more SO ian at
any time since 1892. The masses are
tired of the burdens OF Dinglcyism
and the Republicans will have to de.
clare explicitly what measure OF re-
lief they opose.-Houston Post
u might be wise and well for the
country IL the Republicans should
nominate to the vice presidency n
really able and true Southern man.
Every earnest patriot must see that
there should be an end of the section
al and one-sided interest in which
me national government is admins
tered, and every obligation OF right.
Justice and fair dealing demands that
such conditions be established at an
early day.--New Orleans Picayune.
The yellow journals fuss about the
railroads being in politics as if the
railroads want to bother with politics.
Which OF The political parties will
agree TO let the railroads alone both
during the campaign and during the
session of the legislature? The rail
roads do rot go into politics of their
own volition; they nre pulled In. The
average legislator begins to watch for
the railroad bills from the time he
takes his oath.-Nashville American.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11

Tobacco is not by any means the
only thing raised in Kcntucky's tobac-
co elt.-Chicago Record-Herald
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11

The anarchists Is mugwump will
the courage of his convictions.-lndi
annapolis Star.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11

But even in kitchen cabinet, too
many cooks spoil the broth.-Atlanta
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11
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IA f. Pugh---. Advertising Manager.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11

We apprehend that the question OF
whether Ohio will go Democratic in
November Will depend on who Is
nominated at Chicago and who Is to
be the next senator from Ohio.-Bir-
mngham Ledger.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11

There are men who are willing to
bet that Roosevelt will he the next
Republican nominee for President.
And we do not refer to Tom Lawson.
American.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-09

Ella T. NJ Allen. SO years. III Girard
street northwest.
Thomas J. Jerman. IS years. 3oo2 NJ
street northwest
Annie NJ Geier. IS years. Olive street
between and Q streets northeast. KEN
ilworth. ID. G.
Charles Hunt. Is years, Eastern branch
of the Potomac river.
Maurice j. Soule. - years. 1905 Corco-
ran street northwest.
Joseph Donoghue. l year and months,
1921 Wisconsin avenue northwest.
James Speer 81 years months. a27 N
street northwest.
Jacob " Kerper. as years months,
Alt Sth street southeast
William c. Heck ~ years. Government
Hospital for the Insane.
Hillman Hemphill, - years, Emergency
Hospital
John Hill. - years. in front OF 215 II
street southwest.
Duckett Lucas. 30 years, Washington
Asylum Hospital
William T Scott CO years. 1905 Daven.
port place. Reno. d. c.
Granville Wood. 65 years. Freedmen's
Hospital.
Joseph r. Payne. q years. 2123 Newport
place northwest.
Ellsworth Wilson. months, & Martin
court northwest.
Mackall Green. ~ years. as MAYORS
court northwest
James Jackson. % years, Washington
Asylum Hospital
Perry Oakley. 80 years, Freedmen's Hos
pital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-09
Births Reported.

The following births were reported to
the health office during the past twenty.
four hours:
Edmund and Ida M. Schreiner, June z
1908; male.
Joseph l. and r. Beatrice Thompson
June 5. 1908: male.
Charles and Nellie s. Seedlings, May 30
1903; female.
Bertram G. and Mary L. Foster, May so
1908: male.
Walter II. and Johanna A. Bowman
June g. 1905; female.
John and Ellen J. Ravnall, June s. 1905
female.
Walter N and Zenobia p. Campbell
June ;, 1908; male.
W. L. and Edna S. Beall. May %, 1905
female.
George W. and Mary E. weast, June 4
Charles V. and Annie C. wiles, May 25
1908: female.
william o. and Agnes G. Howes. May
26. 1908: male.
Walter and Hattie B. Roster, June 6
1908; female.
James S. and Elizabeth B. l.. Crawford
June g. 1913; male.
Walter c. and Lilly NJ. Smith. June 6
1908; male.
John Thomas and Elizabeth G. Allison
June 1, 1905; female.
John B. and Melvina c. Martin, June
| 1903; female.
John w. and Susie G.. Jones, June 2
1908: female.
Alfred J. and Lena A Dickerson, Jun,
4, 1@yS; male.
Matthew j. and Jessie NJ. Sweeney, Jun,
4, 1908; female.
Adolph F. and Florence c. Gerhold
June g. 1908; male.
Thomas B. and Martha D. Brown, JUNE
. 1908; female.
Daldridge and Mary A. Beavers, Jun,
2. 1908; female.
Frank and Martha c. Gordon June 1
1908; male.
William and Maggie G. Evans. June 5
1908; female.
Angelo and Rosa c. Sabathina, May %
1908; male.
william A. and Josephine r. Henson
June g. 1908; female.
Alfred H. and Esther Gould Lewis, June
Z, 1905; male.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-09
IN THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
MISS WILMARTH AND MR.. no.
BAN MARRIED AT NOON.
Small Company Witnesses Ceremony
Minister Wu's Tour-Per-
sonal Notes.

! The marriage of Miss Mabel Benton
Wilmarth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Will
liam Benton Wilmarth, and Mr.. Fred
erick H. Hoban. jr.. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frederick H. Hoban of this city. took
| place in the apartment of the bride s
| parents in the Ethelhurst at noon today.
The ceremony, which was attended by
| only few intimate frie DIS and relatives
| of the young couple, was performed by
| Rev. Martin F. ODonoghue of ST. Pauls
Church.
| The decorations consisted of ported
plants and profusion of sweet peas and
| smilax
! The bride, who entered the parlor with
| her father. was becomingly attired in a
going-away gown of dark blue chiffon
cloth, with hat to match. and carried a
| large bouquet of bride roses She was
| given in marriage by her father, and was
attended by Miss Violet Duncan Alex
ander Of Leesburg. Va. who wore a gown
of Copenhagen blue silk, with large pic
The groom was attended by his brother
Mr.. William Hoban of this city.
Immediately following the ceremony
breakfast was served. after which Mr..
| and Mrs. Hoban left for an extended
tour north. They will be at home at the
Marlborough after July 1.
Miss Ethel Roosevelt went to West
| OIdHSc, ~ yesterday. where Sne Will
| be a bridesmaid tomorrow at the we'd
ding OF Miss Farr and Mrs. F. H. Sibley
at st. Marks Church. Miss Roosevelt
| Will be member of a bridal party for
| the first time at this event. a preIimi-
nary to her full participation in society
| affairs upon her debut next winter.
The British ambassador and Mrs
Bryce will leave today for Madison,
Wis, where the ambassador will deliver
an address before the university. They
| will visit Duluth before going to the
| Chicago convention. 1t is their purpose
to stay at Manchester-byt he-Sea until
| time to sail for England-July 2.
| Miss Marie Theresa Ray. daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Ray, who grad
uated yesterday with the highest hono-s
at the Georgetown Convent of the Vista
| ton, enjoys the signal distinction of being
the youngest graduate that institution has
| known in it's 100 years of existence. She
| is only seventeen In addition to other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-09

turned from Annapolis after visit at the
home of Comma nder Badger during COM
mencement week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Nye have moved
to 1443 Belmont street where they will
be pleased to see their friends.
Minister WI Tfng-fang. accompanied by
Dr. w w. Yen, secretary of legation.
left this city Monday afternoon. by the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway. via Gin
cinnati and Indianapolis. for Urbana. ILL.,.
where he will deliver the annual COM
mencement address as the guest Of the
University of Illinois. On the 18th he
proceeds to Chicago and on to South
Bend. Ind. being invited to a function
given in his honor by the Business Mems
League of that city on the 18th. Re-
turning to Chicago, he will spend a day.
the 18th. with the members Of the Chi
cago Press Club. one of the items on the
program Of entertainment being an au-
earnest student Of American politics. he
will attend the republican national con-
vention on its opening day. He is due at
the University of Iowa. Iowa City. the
18th. where he once more delivers the
commencement address. From Iowa he
hurries back to Washington. in time to
prepare for the reception Of Nine. WI
and party. who are expected to arrive at
San Francisco by the steamer Mongolia
the 10Th instant
Col. and Mrs. John r. Williams enter
tanned at luncheon today the family party
here for the wedding Of their daughter.
Miss Juliette Williams. and Mr.. Joseph
Letter. Mrs. Letter was present. At the
ceremony. at which Rev. Father Buckley
will officiate tomorrow. the bride will be
unattended. save that her school girl sis
ter. Frances. will hold her bouquet. Mr..
Roman Baldwin. a Harvard classmate,
will be best man. About $50 guests will
be present at the breakfast at Rauscher' g
at l O'Clock.
The marriage of Miss Clotilde Casa gne,
daughter Of Mrs. Leocadie Vieu Cassagne.
to Mr.. Thomas Albert Riggles. formerly of
this city, took place Monday evening. June
8. at o'clock. at 169 West 10th street,
New York city. Miss Bertha Riggles.
sister of the bridegroom. was maid Of
honor, and M. Hector Jecke of New York
city was best man. The couple started.
after the ceremony. for a stay in Allan
tic City and will visit in this city at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. R. Riggles, parents
of the bridegroom. before returning to
their home in New York.
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Marriage Licenses.

| Marriage licenses have been issued to
| the following:
Lorenzo L.. Beam and Adeline NJ
| Dortch, both of Lawrenceville. Va.
| Julius H. Harper and Catharine c. Tai.
| ley.
John 8. Ziegler Of Sullegent, Ala, and
Annie l. White of this city.
Robert Irving Mcneil OF Ell Paso. Tex,
and Elizabeth Keeling Of this city.
Villa. Johnson and Virginia Ellis,
both of Berwyn. Md.
Harry c. Caldwell of Woodside, Nd,
and Mary 1. Gibson Of this CITY,
Ernest S. Fox and Elida NJ. Lund.
Roscoe G. North of SelinS Grove, Pa,
and Belle ]. Parker of this city.
Ada V. Burdine and Minnie ]. Sangs-
ton.
John P. Lynch and Bridget A O'Neal.
Aaron B. Zahn and Grace A. Byers.
Albert L Prose of Lewiston. ILL.,. and
Charles L. Traviers of Oxon Hill. Md.
and Agnes j. Frazier Of this city.
Henry w: Scott of New York city and
Marion L. Patton of Orange. N J.
Virdie d. Robinson and Annie E Sims
both Of Leesburg, Va.
Percy A. Neal and Louisa Turner
Thomas E. Seay and Ellen c. Garth
wright. both of Richmond. Va.
Walter Evans and liberia Jackson
Albert F. Bogue and Laura NJ Jarvis
George r. Ladson Of ST. Louis, Mo, and
Annie Daley of this city.
Frederick H. Hoban, jr., and Mabel B.
Wilmarth.
Amos P. Wilson and Ceretha r. Steven
son. both of Lynn Mass.
Clarence NJ Moody and Theresa M.
Koffer, both of Mckeesport, Pa.
Chester A. Scala and Mary e. Humid
ley.
Louis c. Stanton and Katherine L Nc
kenzie.
Lawrence NJ. Hurdle and Charlotte F.
Davis.
Horace NJ. Fulton and Antoinette j. E
Wilmer.
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turned from Annapolis after visit at the
home of Commander Badger during COM
mencement week.