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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-07

Emma Goldman complains because
anarchists are unpopular. Yes. AMI
the more unpopular they become. The
better off the nation will be
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-07
An inside Via,v.

jonah had Just emerged from the
whale.
81 thought 1t would be better to have
surgeon in command" he explained.
Herewith lie gracefully retired from
the scene. llaper's Weekly.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-07

The New York Sun Is carrying on
n discussion on how to keep the ears
warm. What's the matter with the
sufferer going indoors?
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-07
Perfeet,v SAT-,

"AIy face is my fortune. SIR" she
said
"Tlint being The ease rcjolned the
cynical bachelor. ''you are IN no danger
OF being married for your money!
Detroit Tribune.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-07
Neoassnrx sncrifina,

II don't see" remarked Miss Gaddie,
why she should 10 and marry that o.G
man for his money"
why asked Miss Gidauy, ..how
else could she get Philadelphia
Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-07

Wonder II Son in-Law Longworth
ever reads the Presidents letters on
race suicide.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-07

a large supply of beans has been
discovered in France ana Boston once
more can so to sleep in peace.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-07

a New York man in court said thai
a girl made him elope with her. He
Is true son of Adam. a
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-07
WITH THE Photographers.

A man bitten ly rattlcsnake has
Just recovered down in Georgia. We
nave suspected right along that the
state was not as dry AS has been rep
resented.-Newark News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-07

The story from Denver that the no
tel keepers will charge SEQ day for
rooms does not make noise much
like Jeitersoninn SIMPLICITY.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-07

The Daily Press Is delivered by car.
riers anywhere in the city limits for
~ cents a week. Any irregularities
IN delivery should be Immediately re.
ported to the office of publication. Or
Asra Tor delivery OF the Daily Press
fnr either residence or places OF bust
ness may be made by postal card or
telephone.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-07

John d. Rockefeller advises people
10 save money. People with plenty of
money find it mighty easy to give
such Nashville Banner.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-07
n atln ~ re.ss.

y. Il. Thacker--Edltor and Publisher.
l. d. Pugh--. Advertising Manager.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-07

The horse must go" Sure. quite
often he must so out and haul the an-
tomobilc out of the mud.-Toledu
Blade
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-07

Perhaps spring Is in the hands OF
II receiver.-New York Mail.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-07

1t looks as II some of those articles
about the navy We're constructed of
watered information.-Detr News.
Once again the revolving circle OF
time has brought around the days
when the backbone of winter demands
scrous consideration. Cincinnati
Times Star.
Tho mere harmony looks nj the To-
cal Democratic situation the more it
Indianapolis News.
An Englishman says American men
make ideal husbands. But ideal hus-
bands are not what American heires.
SEES are looking for.-Chicago Record.
Herald.
Bryan's candidate for the senator
ship from Kentucky was defeated.
The Nebraska man does not have
much luck In eleciions primary
meetings are apparently the limit OF
his influence ufralo Commercial.
Perhaps spring Is in the hands OF
II receiver.--New York Mail
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-07

Northbounu.
Leave Portsmouth. North
street ............... 500 . M
Leave Norfolk. foot OF Wa.
ter street. at 1890. GOO IN
Leave ON Point Comfort at 200 p IN
arrive washington ot.... 200 a III
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-26
Slowing Away Coal

As the repairs near completion each
vessel will take on board ali the coal IL
can possibly stow. the battlesbips about
2.400 tons. the cruisers about 1000 tons
and the smaller craft in like proper
tions. with the colliers filing holds and
bunkers to full capacity The bureau OF
equipment, which has charge Of c0alfng
vessels OF the navy. has made ample
provision for this great undertaking, a
large fleet of coIliers commercially hav-
ing been chartered on the Atlantic
coast, sailing at intervals OF a few
days. the first four having already ar
rived in San Francisco. while others
are now due. Wherever possible ths )
co1liers will discharge directly into ves-
sells. otherwise the coal viii be taken
care of at the navy yard (as long as
there is room). where two Brown coal
conveyers discharging into large coal
sheds have been installed.
As soon as the vessels have finished
coaling and cleaning ship the storet
will begin to arrive from the general
store keeper, those for the vessels al
anchorage being taken down In barges
About the last OF the stores to be takeh
on will be large quantities OF ammuni'
tion. the value Of the materials for ona
battleship's record target practice be-
ing about $25,00e
While the army Of officers and work.
men are looking forward with pleasure
and interest to the large number Of ves-
sells to visit the Mare island navy yard.
they, nevertheless, viii breathe sigh
Of relief when mooring lines are cast
on. anchors weighed and the bows
pointed toward the Golden gate.
1t is proper and just TO say at this
time that the Mare island navy yard
has never had q more popular and ef-
fcient commandant than Captain T. ).
. Phelps Jr-, and the present personnel
of officers and men has never been ex-
eelled in the history Of the yard It
would seem that the large increase OF
work could not come at moro oppor-
tune time than at the Sresent
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-26
By Forbes H. Brown

A \ considering the coming Of the At
1 lantic feet to San Francisco the
average citizen asks himself the
this visit have upon the Mare island
navy yard, and is the yard aware of
what win be expected IN the nature of
repairs" etc? The effect of its coming
is already being felt, as the several de-
partments are occupying ali their spare
time IN looking over their stock and
getting their shop equipment In excel
lent condition for the repair work and
the manufacturing of supplies that will
be necessary. Orders have been re-
ceived assigning eight battleships and
cruisers aad twice that number of
smaller craft-including colliers-to the
Mare island yard to receive such re-
pairs as may be found necessary, the
work to be proceeded with as soon as
the festivities are over.
AS the vessels come up the coast
leisurely from Magdalena bay each
commanding officer. in accordance with
the navy regulations, will see to It
that his subordinates make careful in
spection OF the vessel, in every detail.
noting Cd the items absolutely neces-
ssry for cruising efficiency which can
not be done by the ships force; (2)
desirable repairs; (s) desirable altera-
tions to be made when the services Of
the vessel can be spared. etc. This re-
port IS made in duplicate. prepared by
the officer having direct cognizance, the
original being forwarded by the captain
Of the vessel, through the admirals of
the division and squadron, and the ad-
rniral commanding the fleet to the navy
department, Washington. D. c, the du-
plicate going direct to the commandant
Of the navy yard to which the vessel
has been assigned.
The navy department is composed of
several bureaus, the chiefs of which
form the cabinet" as It were, of the
secretary Of the navy-this being also
an Official body known as the board
Of construction-each bureau having a
representative at every navy yard and
upon every vessel Of the navy, those on
the yard being under the commandani
and those on vessels under the com
rnanding officer. the official correspond
ence passing through the hands of each
The commandant, therefore, refers the
request for repairs to the proper bu-
reau representative-caile in the navy
yards ''departments''-req rec
ornmendation and estimates. If a per
sonal survey OF the vessel is not neces
sary the estimates can be prepared and
the correspondence returned, when th'
commandant refers the matter Il
Washington, and after telegraphic o.
written approval is received the worl
is proceeded with.
1t is expected that such communica
lions viii be ready for mailing whel
the Atlantic feet reaches San Diego
and every effort viii be made to hav'
the estimates prepared and Forwarded
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-26

buoys and some at anchor. There IL
not room for all the large vessels to lie
in Mare island channel owing to the
shoals that exist, but those requiring
a considerable amount of repairs will
likely come to the quay wall. which
will obviate the necessity of sending a
large force of men each day a cOnsid-
erable distance down the bay 10 where
the vessels lie at anchor. If the chan
mel were thoroughly dredged. as It
doubtless will be before another year
has passed. the opinion is expressed by
many that all vessels of the feet as
signed to Mare island could lie safely
in the channel without undue inter-
ference to navigation.
AS vessels come to the yard the COM
manding officer at once presents him
self, in full dress, TO the commandant
to notify him OF the fact. The COM
manding officer then. as a rule. re-
lakes somewhat his close attention to
duty and enjoys frequent visits to the
metropolis and vicinity. The other Of
ficers, also the bluejackets, receive as
much shore leave as the routine work
of the vessel permits. The athletic
teams come ashore on the island almost
every afternoon. their excellent uni
forms and athletic outfits having been
added to the allowance OF each vessel
through the interest in the naval serv-
ice of President Roosevelt
Considerable time is also given to
small arm practice at the ranges on the
island at the rear OF the officers quar-
ters- There is one pistol range of 50
yards. two rife ranges OF zoo yards.
two of 500 yards and one of 500 yards.
all well equipped with modern apps-
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-26
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sci that he may be fully informed as Co
when he will be ready to leave the
yard When the bureau of navigation
sets a date upon which vessel shall
leave the yard it does not remain over
that date without special permission
from the department. 1t can be seen,
therefore, that it is often necessary to
rush work on vessels with all possible
speed. and this the workmen do with
out complaint. as it is of frequent oc-
currence, and they are accustomed to it.
The general store keeper of the yard,
representing the bureau of supplies
and accounts in Washington, has spe-
cial interest in the coming of the fleet
because Of the vast amount of supplies
which it is necessary for him to as
semble. The requirements OF the fleet
can be pretty accurately estimated, and
tons upon tons of cereals, canned fruits,
canned meats, dried fruits, beans, hard
tack, biscuits, sugar, tea, coffee, rice,
condensed milk. etc, are arriving to
be ready for the acquisitions from the
vessels. This requires a small army Of
officers and men to inspect and store.
the services of the yard chemist being
also necessary in many instances
The large vessels assigned to Mare
island will be docked at Hunters point.
near San Francisco. for inspection and
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-26
New Fire Control system


Authority is already at hand to in
stall the new fire control system for
batteries on some of the large vessels.
Some were thus provided before leav-
ing the eastern coast IT is desired that
all vessels il possible, be so fitted that
a thorough test may be made of the
system at the fall target practice,
which will be held in the Philippines.
This is an extensive and intricate job,
the installing of the device being in
the hands of the equipment depart
ment, while the drilling of all holes
through decks and bulkheads, the in
stalling of conduits through which the
electric wires run and the securing
of the instruments in place pertains
to construction and repair. The in
struments themselves are supplied by
the ordnance department.
To those unfamiliar with the chars
acter of work assigned to each depart-
ment in repairing and fitting out ves-
sells it will be of interest to note the
following: All work on the hull.
masts, spars, capstans, ammunition
hoists, winches, boat cranes, electric
blowers for ventilation, motors for
turning turrets, furniture, decks. etc.
is done by the department. Of oonstruo-
ton and repair The department. OF
steam engineering attends 10 all work
upon the steam machinery, the boilers.
steam pumps, heating apparatus,
drains, refrigerating plants. etc. The
generating sets, electric circuits for
lights. call bells and telephones. wire
less installation. gaIleys. bakeries. siI-
verware, dishes. .Smess gear, flags. table
linen, curtains. rigging, awnings, sails.
outfits for small boats, anchors and
chain cable, etc, are looked after by
the equipment department, the ord
nance department being responsible for
the guns, SIN arms, ammunition, eta.
1t is very evident, therefore. that
after vessels have made such long
journey and are soon to move on q
still greater voyage they will prob
ably be in need Of immediate repair
work. While this may be compare
lively slight, owing to the large num-
Der OF vessels and the variety or the
work to be performed as well as to
the fact that some OF the departments
are short Of funds, which prevents an
increase in the force, the Mare island
yard will have all 1t can possibly at
tend to during the stay of the feet.
The supple to be manufactured will
be large item in themselves, advance
orders having already begun to ar
rive. These consist Of ships awnings.
steam jacketed kettles for cooking
meats and vegetables, table linen IN
large quantities (navy linen is made
of special design and is OF the very
best texture), working parts of en-
gines. motors. generating sets, spare
parts for galley ranges, new CRATE
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-26

painting Of bottom; the smaller vessels
will be attended to at the stone dock.
Mare island. If the large new con-
crete dock at Mare island were fin
ished the use of the Hunters point
dock would not be necessary
Immediately after the close of the
festivities the vessels assigned to Mare
island are expected at the yard, the
larger to lie of the Mare island light
and the smaller craft to come up to the
yard--some at the quay wall. some at
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-26

also, that they may be fully informed
regarding all work undertaken. When
a certain job is finished and returned to
the office the respective bureau is so
Informed in the monthly reports sub
mitted.
Speedy Work Done
These vessels being in commission
their work will take precedence over
all other, each commanding officer re-
ceiving every week a copy of the re-
port Of repairs being made on his ves-
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-26

multitude OF other items, each Of re-
speotive Importance.
When necessary authority for work
has been received each foreman having
direct charge is given statement in
writing covering the item in question
upon which is his estimate for the cost
Of work, this statement being called a
job order and numbered accordingly.
Estimates are submitted on all repairs
in order that the bureaus may not ex-
ceed their appropriations and in order.
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-26
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to Washington promptly in order that
all necessary authority may be received
before the vessels reach the yard.
Evening star., 1908-01-12
Railroad MAN
DIDN'T LIKE BEING STARVED.

man running railroad has to le I'm rood
to himself and others.
clear head Is necessary To run Ic,omotive
or conduct train. Even a railroad mans .n
petite and digestion matters of impo,,auc
the clear brain and steady hand result from
the healthy appetite followed by the I,roper iii
gestion OF food.
For tho past five years" writes a "ailroal-r
Il have been constantly troubled with Il,iipes
tion. Every doctor ! consulted seemed 10 want
10 starye 10 death. First | was d;,i.,l an
water aud toast until | was almos,
starved. then. when they woud let I!.- eat, the
Indigestion would be right back again
only temporary relief came from remedies
and l tried about all Of them | saw advertised
About three months ago friend advised me I,
try Grape Nuts food The very first ,ay | no
ticed that my appetite satisfied which had
not been the case before that ! can remember
In week. l believe had more en..ey than
ever before in nv life. | have gained seven
pounds and have not ilad touch OF indigestion
since have been eating Grape. Nuis When
my wife saw how much good this food was do
Ing me she Thought she would try ii awhile
We believe tho discoyerer Of Grapc- Nuts found
the Perfect Food -
Name given by Postum Co. Baltic Creek
Mich. Read The Road TO Welyie,' in pkss
There's Reason.
Evening star., 1908-01-12
FALL OFF MOVING CARS
TWO UNCONSCIOUS PASSENGERS
TAKEN TO HOSPITAL.

Two men were seriously injured last
were taken to the Emergency Hospital
for treatment, both being unconscious
one of them was Or. William w Ben
nett. forty-tve years of age. a clerk in
the pension office. and the other clar-
ence IoriS. forty-ninc years Of age, of
COG 18Th street.
DR.. Bennett. whose home is ut GA
Park road. was riding on an Anacostia
car and accidentally fell while near the
intersection of llth and . streets. lie
sustained several painful injuries and
Il possible fracture Of the skull. Mem
bers of the crew Of the ear and pasS.n-
gers took charge % the injured man
and cared for him until he could be re-
moved To the hospital.
Clarence YoriS WAS riding Il car
ON the Columbia line. and while near
New York avenue and 18th street he ac-
cidtntally fell To the pavement. SuS-
tanning injuries To his head 1t was
stated at the hospital later in the night
that both patients Were in a serious
condition.
CURED earlier in the evening, the victim
being Mrs. Martha Knowles. siXty-nine
years Of age. whose home is at alS ID
street northeast. She attempted to alisht
from a moving car near the intersection
of lst and q streets and was thrown to
the ground with considerable force. Her
head was cut and she was suffering from
concusSion of the brain when she reached
the Emergency Hospital. The physicians
Sa id her condition was serious, although
she will probably recover
Evening star., 1908-01-12
ARMY CANTEEN THE TOPIC.
Decision in Favor of Restoration in
Y. NJ. C. A. Debate.

AT the regular meeting of the V NJ c.
A institute Debating Club held last
evening the question. which affirmed
That the army canteen should be re
established in the United States ARMY ~
was contested with considerab bIe :,pirit
and the judges awarded the decision To
the Affirmative. Messrs IL C. Eick eI
and j. y. Nelson supported the winuinp
side. and Messrs. Stickney and Hirst
the negative. An impromptu ueoate on
the topic, That President Theodore
Roosevelt was responsible for the re-
cent financial panic" was participated
in by Messrs. c. NJ. Alderman aid Clar-
ence Deyo. five minutes being given
each side. The affirmative won
The topic tor next weeks debate af-
firms That the present system of com
petition in industry and commerce best
promotes the interests of the American
people" ten-minute address ~ Prof
Beck of the Western University of
Pennsylvania on Causes of the Recent
Financial Crisis will precede the debate
Prof. f.. y. Kirby was elected an
honorary member of the club
Evening star., 1908-01-12
FOR JUNIOR REPUBLIC.
Woman's League Announces Unique
Aid Plan

The ladies OF the Woman's Leaeue of
tne National Junior Republic. of which
Mrs. Charles W Fairbanks is president.
and Mrs. Mary q. Lockwood is vice presi-
dent, are about 10 introduce a unique
method of raising money for the purposes
Of the republic. Thursday and Friday.
January 23 ard a. handsomely decorated
tables will be provided in each of the de-
partment stores. leading hotels and finaan-
cial institutions, presided over by mem
bers of the Woman's League. which all
are invited to patronize for the purpose
of making a donation. If only car
fare for the benefit of the National
Junior Republic.
The Womans League Of the National
Junior Republic comprises sixty members
including some of the best known and
most philanthropic women of Washing
ton. 1t is pledged To raise a certain sum
each year, and its efforts are to be ex-
crted the present year. and each year
apart for the purpose are to- be known as
the National Junior Republic donation
days
II is expected the leading ladies in the
social. official and business life of the city
will lend their services TO make a grand
organized effort to levy upon the general
public and afford every man. woman
and child opportunity 10 contribute to
this worthy cause
The National Junior Republic is located
on farm of IA acres midway between
Washington and Baltimore. a mile from
Annapolis junction. 1t is truly "A gov
ernment OF the boys. for the boys. and
by the boys. between the ages of thirteen
and seventeen years. who might be termed
"incorrigible. and otherwise sent TO iail
or 10 the house OF correction. Here how
ever. they are taught the principles OF
good citizenship. given education In
useful branches. and required to toll al
DO.
The movement is one of the most COM
menda BILE forms OF advanced philanthropy
that has Yet been proposed to deal with
iriendlesS. unframed boys.
Evening star., 1908-01-12
Tribe of Ben-Hur Installation.

Arrangements have been completed for
the join: installation Of Washington
Court. No. l. and Columbia Court. No.
>. Tribe of Ben-Ilur. AT PNthiaa Temple.
.tl street. next Monday evening. The
Washington Court officers to be installed
are. Past chief. DR.. II. +. Bush: chief.
Thomas c. Fox: judge. Horace g. Prince;
scribe. r. r. Geyer: keeper of tribute
Mrs NJ. NJ Prince: teacher ID. Il. Kiln
ger. captain. Earnest Chewing; guide
William Taylor: inside satekeeper, Mrs.
Adah BNrnes: outside Sdtekeeper. Mrs.
Clara Randall Columbia Courts officers
are: Past chief. DIR. }. ID. Bradfield;
chief Emil Dice: Keeper of tribute. Mrs.
Jess Dice: captain. Chester Parker
guide. John X. Johnson. inside gatekeep-
er Mrs. Mary f.. Johnson: outside gate
keeper Mrs. +. G Walker
This order was founded upon the book
Ben Hur.' from which its ritualistic
work is drawn. The joint installa tior
W II be public. after which a short musica
Evening star., 1908-01-12

The Anacostia union was entertained In
The home of Mrs. Charles r.. Burr Thurs
day afternoon After religious exercises
and the reading of the minutes by the sec
retary. Miss Cora {. Mclean. the treas
urer Mrs Burr made her quarterly re-
port. showing the finances 10 be In good
condition.
Mrs X kinsella literature superintendent.
reported having distributed l.:W pages or
reading matter during the previous month.
largely in barber shops and to individuals
The union decided TO invite Mr.. Hermon
g Metcalf 10 give his stereopticon lee
ture THE Liquor Traffic in Washington,
in AnacoStia Baptist Church January IL
The union is endeavoring to raise So
before April toward the final payment Of
81 ouo on the w. {. j. L. building. -.
9th street northwest
Two new members We're reported 10
have been received this month.
Evening star., 1908-01-12
MISS HAY GOES ON STAGE
WILL PLAY HEROINE IN THE
WITCHING HOUR"
Med" Hays Daughter Chosen by
Augustus Thomas for Big Part
in No 2 Company.

For her ia hers sake. as well as her
own. great many people in Washington
Will he glad to hear that Miss Jewel Hay.
daughter OF the late Edwin Barrett Hay
has found in New York a very desi.a bl /.
opening To the stage career On which Ee.
heart was set She is busy now rehearsing g
Viola Campbell, the insenue part in one Of
the seasons big successes The Witching
Hour" The play with John Mason at the