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The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02
Oil and Gas Leases.

A. l.. Kane to Central Contract
and Finance company, SS acres in
Perry; annual rental, 500.
William Kerr, jr, to same, Al
acres In Perry annual rental, S22.
f. f. Kitchen to same, 100
acres in Saltcreek; annual rental, !,
$50.
Maggie Kitchen to same, Is
acres in Perry annual rental, $S.
Charles W. Klinker to same, AZ
acres in Laurel; annual rental,
$50.
Ephrian Lutz to same, SO acres
in Perry; annual rental, $lS.
Samuel Lutz to same, 3S acres
in Perry annual rental, SIT.
Walter Lutz ct al to same, 40
acres in Perry; annual rental, 500.
John Mahorney to same, rs
acres in Saltcreek; annual rental,
$3.50.
Samuel Mercer to same, 81 acres
in Saltcreek; annual rental, $40
so.
Asa Miller to same, 81 acres in
Saltcreek; annual rental, $1,000.
Miles Moore to same, 10 acres
in Perry annual rental, $55,
Noah McCOwsn to same, S5
acres in Laurel; annual rental,
500.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Real Estate Transfers
lX lXXEEXXXEXEXH

Esther and Homer Bay to the
village of Logan, land on Mound
and Canal streets in Logan 81.
Elizabeth Stiers to the village OF
Logan, land on north Orchard
street; $50.
H. f. Brennan, trustee, to w,
w. Mark, lot No. 1851 in Glen.
view Heights; 1926.
o. W. H. Wright, executor of
Frank Moeckel to William Funk,
lot No 275 in Logan; $1,000.
G. w. Christian to Mary Blande
Christian, part of lot No. 60 in
Murray City; $1,000.
Catherine and James G. Wood
ard to Elmer +. and Hattie Kitch-
en-, land in Saltcreek township !;
$500.
Abraham and Margaret E. Blum
to G. w. Byers, lot No. 50 in Rock
bridge 81 900.
John Clark and wife to Joseph
Comp, part of lot No. llS; 81 100.
Ruth Evans and husband to
Thomas Evans, 100 acres in Starr
township; 81.
Margaret M. Higgy and hus.
band to Charles f. Yontz, part of
lot No. no in Logan; 81.
Thomas Shotwell and wife to
Roy l.. Dupler, lot No. 1852 in
Logan; $400.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02
Death of Mrs. John Dauben-
mier.

Death visited the home of Mr..
John Daubenmier, August %, and
took from him, his loving wife.
Mrs. Dora (Ruf) Daubenmier
passed peacefully away August 23,
fastly and firmly resting in her
Masters arms; through her entire
severe illness she never mur-
INJURED, she told her burdens all to
Jesus, who gave her sweet ever
lasting rest; she was well known
as good and kind wife, loving
mother and assisting neighbor;
she had sweet smile for every
one and word of praise for all
her friends.
Mrs. Dora Daubenmier was 81
years of age and left husband and
one daughter, father, mother,
three sisters and four brothers.
She was beautifully LAID away IN
white plush couch casket beauti-
fully lined with white satin. Her
friends highly complimented her
with a host of floral designs.
Funeral services were held at
the Lutheran church and fine
address was given by Rev. A.
koehler, pastor of the Lutheran
church she was laid to rest in
Rush Creek cemetery.
Mother, thou hast left US,
Yes, left us all alone,
We soon shall meet you
Al the heavenly throne.
Farewell mother, farewell sister,
Farewell daughter dear,
We shall meet you, yes Wen meet Won
Where parting Is no more.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02
LEGAL NOTICE

Sealed proposals Will be received at the
office ofthe Village Clerk of Logan. State of
ONO, until twelve O'Clock noon OF October
tth, 1909, for the purchase OF bonds of said
village of Logan, State of Ohio, III the az
gregate sum OF Sh,O0O00, dated September
10Th, 1909, being ten bonds OF SiOO.UJ eac h, due
IN one year and six months, TWO years ana
SIX months, three years and six months
four years and six months, five years ana
SIX months, six years ana six months, seven
years ana SIX months, eight years and SIX
months nine years and six months, and ten
years and six months from date payable on
March 1ith one each year, beginning with
March 15th 1911, with interest at the rate of
four per centum, payable annually, issued
for the purpose OF anticipating the collec-
ton of assessments by installments to be
paid by the abutting property owners of
ter st; to the south line of Oak Grove Gene.
terry, by grading, curbing and paving the
same with brick, under authority OF the
laws OF the state of Ohio, and under and In
accordance with certain ordinance OF
1909.
Said bonds shall be sold to the highe and
pest bidder for not less than par and ac-
crued interest.
Al bids must state the number of bonds
bid for and the gross amount of bid and ac-
crued interest to date of delivery; all bid.
TO be accompanied with good and sutii-
Client bond, or n certified check PAYABLE To
the Treasurer OF said Village, for twenty
tive per centum OF the amount OF said bid
conditioned that IL the bid is accepted the
bidder win receive and pay for such bond.
ns may be issued as above set forth within
live days from the time OF the award, said
check or bond TO be retained by said Village
II such condition is not fulfilled.
Bids should be sealed and endorsed bid
Tor North Market st. Improvement Bonds"
The Village of Logan, Ohio, reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
Dated Aug. -, 1909. F,C. GROVE,
sept 2, 1-W Village Clerk.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02
LEGAL NOTICE

Sealed proposals viii be received at tha
onlce OF the CLERK of the Village OF Logan,
State Of Ohio, until twelve O'Clock, noon, OF
October 18th, 1909, Tor the purchase OF bonds
of said Village OF Logan, OhiO, In the aggra-
gate sum OF S)7WiU, dated September 10Th,
1903, being ten bonds OF $4,000 each, due In
one year and six months two years and six
months three wears and six months, folr
years AMI SIX months, nve years and six
months, six years and six months, seven
years ana SIX months, eight years and SIX
months, nine yea and SIX months AMI ten
years and SIX months from date, payable
ON March 18th, one each year, beginning
with March 10Th, 1911 with interest at the
rate OF four per centum, payable annually,
issued for the purpose OF anticipating the
collection OF assessments by insiallments to
be paid by the abutting property owners OF
Market Street between the north curb line
of Hunter Street and tho North line OF
Front Street, by grading, curbing and paw
ing the same with brick under authority OF
the laws OF the state of Ohio, and undera and
in accordance with u certain ordinance II
Council passed ON the 10th day of August,
1909
and best bidder for not less than par and
accrued interest.
All bids must state tho number OF bonds
bid for ana the gross amount OF bid and
accrued interest 10 date of delivery; ali
bids to he accompanied with good ana
sufficient bond, or n certified check payable
to the Treasurer OF said Village, for twenty
hve per centum OF the amount OF said bid,
conditioned that If the bid Is accepted the
bidder will receive and pay for such bonds
as may be issued as above set forth, Within
Ave days from the time of the award, said
check or bond To be retained by said Nll-
lAge II such condition Is not fulfilled.
Bids should be sealed and endorsed IBID
for South Market st. Improvement Bonds.n
The Village OF Logan, Ohio. reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
Dated Aug. 81 1903. &c GROVE,
sept :, 9.w Village Clerk,
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02
State Fair Week at IndianOIa.

State Fair Week Indianola Park
of Columbus, Ohio, will offer a
series of free attractions that will
appeal more strongly to State Fair
visitors than any other entertain
ment in Columbus. First and fore
most among these is Professor o.
X. Gleason, the world famous
horse tanner and trainer. He is
known from coast to coast and he
is the man of whom it has been
said that "He makes vicious horses
gentle before your very eyes," He
has saved for his exhibition rur-
poses for State Fair week the wild
est, most untamable and fractious
animals brought to him during the
last month to be subdued. In ad-
dition, he has purchased, to prove
his skill, an entire herd of wild
mustang ponies, number OF
which he will break and tame
every evening. This performance
is thrilling and entertaining be-
yond any idea. Unconquerable,
vicious, rebellious animals plung
maddened into Professor Gleason 8
arena, and it is only question of
some minutes until under his man.
agement they are tame and docile.
Along with Professor Gleason
there will appear Madame Maran-
tette, the Queen of the Saddle.
She will present her society circus
of performing horses, direct from
the New York Hippodrome. She
has six equine stars, Patrick,
Filemaker, Jr., Chief Geronimo,
Sun Flower, and several others.
Her exhibition of horsemanship is
unequaled. This is the first time
and 1t probably will be the last
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

time the public will have the OPP
portunity of seeing the King of
the Horse World and the Queen of
the Saddle in one grand exhibi.
tion. These performances will be
free. There will be seven thous-
and (7000) reserved seats which
will be sold.
At another section of the Park
the Fraser Highlander Band and
corps of Bagpipers, Drummers,
Dancers and Soloists will give per-
formances free each afternoon and
evening. This rgan "a i o n
crowded Indianola Park during
the last week. 1t is the most at
tractive band before the public to-
day. 1t is costumed in the brill
liant scarlet scotch coats and high.
land plaid kits. The Bagpipers'
music delights the audience. The
dancers troupe giving the High
land filings, Scotch Reels, Irish
Jigs and the like, furnish delight
full entertainment. This concert
and exhibition is splendid through
out, and has been the most popu-
lar entertainment Indianola has
provided this season.
Beginning Friday, Wheelocks
U. s. Indian Band will open an
engagement at InoianOla, giving
two concerts free daily. The mem
bers of this organization are full
blooded Indians, graduates of the
U. s. Indian School called Carlisle.
They appear in their native In.
dian dress and part of each pro-
gram is War Dance.
In addition to these special free
attractions lndianola has host of
others. 1t also has the finest
amusement devices before the pub
lie among which may be mentioned
the Blue Streak, Shoot the Chutes,
Human Laundry, Roller Coaster,
Merry -go-round, Dancing Pnvil-
ion, Swimming Pool, and many 9th
ers.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

IL is reported that the Journal
Gazette Printing Co. has changed
hands. In other words Editor
F. M. Mckay has sold out his con-
trolling interest in the concern and
retires from the paper. The
purchaser Is Mr.. A. j. Mercer, of
Athens, and Mr.. Roy Dessle is
interested and at the plant this
week invoicing.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02
The remains of Miss Eflie Mo

The remains of Miss Efiie Nor
gan, of Murray City, were brought
to Logan on special train Tues
day, at noon, and inferred in Oak
Grove Cemetery. There was a
large crowd from that town attend
ed the funeral. She was 23 years
old and the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Morgan. She died of
consumption, Saturday.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Polling and
little son Leroy, and Mr.. Ed Gam
mel, of Buffalo, N. Y, who for
the past six weeks have been visit.
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Polling,
have returned home.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

Contractor Fracker has been
awarded the work of excavating
and cement curb on Mound and
Hill streets. The work is being
pushed in all haste.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

LOST-Between the Depot hotel
and the Logan postoffice, silk
Roman scarf, with white, pale
pink and blue stripe. Finder will
please leave with Mrs. Homer
l.. Wright at 63 N. High Street,
or at the Depot hotel and receive
reward,
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

Mrs. Bertha Smart, of Murray
City, and Miss Jessie Shingler, of
Buchtel, were the guests of
Marshal Shively and wife Tues
day.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

Messrs. Will and Fred Bechtle
and Miss Lille Bechtle, of Marion,
Ohio, are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Rish and other rela-
tives near Logan this week.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

Mrs. Luke Lehman and daugh.
ter Daisy returned to their home
in Columbus, Sunday evening, af-
ter pleasant visit with friends
and relatives in Logan.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

The infant child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Darl Coakley, died Sunday
morning and was buried Tuesday
at Greenlawn cemetery in Green
township.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

The McCray Insurance agency
paid this week the sum of 1886 to
Rufus johnson, of So. Blooming
vile. Mr.. Johnson's barn with
it's contents burned Aug. 13. He
was insured in the Home of New
York.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

Messrs. F. H. Duffey, of near
Logan, and A. NJ. Ellinger, of Su.
gar Grove, attended Teachers In
stituts in Logan last week, and
made our office pleasant call,
Saturday.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. John G.. Petit
and children returned home Mon
day evening, after pleasant visit
with Mr.. Pettit'S father, of near
CreOla.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

The Marion Township Old
Soldiers Association will meet at
Laurel Chapel on Rush Creek,
Saturday, September II. Good
speeches and good music will be
on the program. Come every
body with we'll filled baskets.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

Mrs. Lille Lawrence, of Colum-
bus, was called to the bedside of
her father, Mr.. Wash Mock, who
is seriously i'll at his home on
Glenview Heights.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02
Trinity Lutheran Church

Services at the Trinity Luther
an church next Sunday morning
at ten o'clock, standard time.
Everybody cordially invited to
attend.
F. F. SCHROEDER, Pastor.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

Capt. Chas. l.. Shively, of rear
Cincinnati, was IN Logan few
days this week, the guest of his
mother and brothers. He left
Wednesday morning for Flndlay,
Ohio.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

WANTED-To borrow ~, 10000
for one year at 2 per cent interest.
First mortgage on SIS, 100000 prop
erty in Logan. Inquire at this
Office,
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

Miss Laurel V. Heft was pleas
antly entertained at the home of
Miss Goldie Stone, of Orland, the
past week.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

We are sorry to relate that City
Clerk Fred Grove was taken to
Mt. Carmel Hospital, Tuesday
morning in very critical condi-
tion of health. The malady that
has him down seems to be uraemic
poisoning and heart trouble.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

DR.. Weist, of Columbus, was in
Logan on his regular professional
visit Monday. The Doctor recent.
ly returned from Beaumont, Texas,
where he is interested in the oil
business.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

Mrs. Grace Slaughter and
daughter will leave Saturday for
Chicago, to join Mr.. Slaughter,
who is employed in that city.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

Mr.. Harry Chidester was very
seriously hurt by runaway horse
Tuesday and was removed to his
home in the ambulance.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

Mrs. Chas. Heft has gone to
Bremen, where she will spend two
weeks with her sister, Mrs. Val
Backus.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

Miss Lydia Lehman, of Junction
City, has been the guest of her
sister, Mrs. Gus Shively, for the
past few days.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

Mrs, Charles A. Wright Is visit
ing with friends in Columbus, for
couple of days.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

Mr.. Harry Blosser, of Columbus,
spent Tuesday in Logan, visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. l..
Blosser.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

Furniture at sale prices at
Clark's, on the avenue.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Davy Wills are
visiting in Columbus this week
and attending the state fair.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

Get plaque worth 81 free by
buying $5 worth of anything at
Clark's.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

Mrs. Margaret Larimer and son
Charles, have returned home after
a few days visit in Cincinnati.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

Miss nellie Bray Is spending the
week with relatives and friends in
Chlllicothe, Wellston and Jack
son.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

Attorney f. D. Ricketts, was a
business visitor at Fanesvile last
week.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Ike Keller, of near
New Straitsville, were Logan visit
Ors Sunday.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

Mr. Ed Jones, of Sugar Grove,
was in Logan, Tuesday.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Lester
Freisinger, Sunday morning,
fifteen pound baby daughter.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

You are invited to attend the
furniture sale at Clark's, on the
avenue.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

Would you buy go.cart? Clark
has them at less than cost.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

Don't forget the big furniture
sale at Clark's, on the avenue.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

Get picture at one half price
at Clark's on the avenue.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

How about gas range? See
Clark on the avenue.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

Mr.. p. d. Sloan will moye into
his new home on Glenview Heights
this week.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. S. G.. Hudson were
Columbus visitors Monday and
Tuesday.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-02

Mr.. F. r. Copeland was in Lo.
gan Tuesday night en- route to his
home in Hamden.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-08-31
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Letters Of Administration of the
Estate of Allie M. Felker having been
granted to the undersigned by Hon
orable William L. Whitney, Second
Judge of the First Circuit Court, First
Judicial Circuit, Territory of Hawaii,
on August 2, 1909;
Notice is hereby given to all eredi-
tors of said Allie NJ Felker, deceased,
to present their claims duly authenti-
Gated and with proper vouchers, if any
exist, even if the claim is secured by
mortgage on real estate, to the under
signed at its Office, corner of Merchant
and Fort streets, Honolulu, within six
{6) months from the first publication
# this notice or they viii be forever
barred.
All persons indebted to said Allie
NJ. Felker, deceased, are requested to
make immediate payment to the I'M
dersigned.
Dated Honolulu, August 2, 1909.
HENRY WATERHOUSE TRUST
COMPANY, LIMITED,
Administrator of the Estate of Allie
M. Felker, deceased.
CASTLE & WILMINGTON,
Attorneys for Administrator.
s419-August 3, 10, II, "a, 81, 1909
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-08-31
ALOHA TO OUR couNrRYMEN.

From the mystic wilds of Washington
Where Offices are held
And where the spreading hopes of some
Numerically are felled,
Across a mighty continent
And over seas that smile,
Good people you have travelled far
So may it be worth while.
But, ere you leave our green-clad isles,
We trust that you will learn
Hawaiians sometimes wear some clothes,
Not aprons made of fern:
And, though we like good things to eat,
No cannibals are we
But wash ourselves once every week
By bathing in the sea.
Aloha, then our countrymen.
Aloha covers all
IT'S welcome. love and friendliness,
Our hearts delighted call.
You II find a simple people here
And, when you go away,
We trust you II feel the Islands call
And so come back some day.
JACK DENSHAM.
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KOOLAU RAILWAY.
sr31r- g~urNTyTE
DAILY, EXCEPT SATURDAY,
SUNDAY AND HOLIDAYS

DAILY, EXCEPT SATURDAY,
SUNDAY AND HOLIDAYS
Leave Kahana for Punaluu,
Hauula, Laie, Kahuku and
Way Stations at.........1 2:0O M.
Arrive Kahuku at.......... 1:OU IA.
Returning:
Leave Kahuku for Laie, Hau-
ula, Punaluu, Kahana and
Way Stations at:........ LAD T. N.
Arrive Kahana at. S:4o Z. M
SATURDAY, SUNDAY
Leave Kahana for Punaluu,
Hauula, Laie, Kahuku and
Way Stations at IL 100 AN
1:3OP. n.
Arrive Kahukn at. ...... .Il:5S AN.
2:15 PM.
Leave Kahuku for Laie, Hau-
ula, Punaluu, Kahana and
Way Stations at .l2:3o Z. M
3:00P M.
Connections are made at Kahuku with
the o. R. & L. Co. IS 9:15 a. m. train
from Honolulu, and the 2:20 p. m. train,
which arrives in the city at $50 p. m.
JANUARY l, 1909.
j. J. BOWLING, E. S. POLL1STER,
Superintendent u. Z. q f. a
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-08-31
BUSY DAYS FOR
NAVAL FORCES
Maneuvers and Reorganization
Keep Officers and Men
Active.
BY Ernest G. Walker.

(Mail Special to the Advertiser.)
WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. "a
great work is being accomplished this
summer with the Navy. By that is,
meant both the navy afioat and the
necessary adjunets of the Navy on
land. The big battle feet is being put
through the PAGES on the North Allan
tic. There are battle maneuvers on
gigantic scale. This has never been
before. Then there is a great reor-
ganiZation work on land-reorganiza
ton of the twenty-odd Navy yards,
where as many men are employed as
maehinists and in other capacities as
there aboard our ships of war. The in.
yestigations and inquiries also have an
important bearing upon the conduct of
the big bureaus of the Navy Depart
ment.
keeping all this work humming. 1t has
not been advertised widely. 1t has
been going forward by easy stages, not
sufficient to attract any particular at
tention for day or for a week. But
in nearly five months Mr.. Meyer has
been making marked progress and is
iustifying President Taft IS estimate of
him as big enough man to head the
Navy Department.
The foundation for The reorganiza-
Ition was laid by his predecessor, Mr..
Truman H. Newberry, who was a very
capable man but served as secretary
only a very few months at the very
close of the last Roosevelt administra-
ton. Things had come to an undesir-
able pass with the Navy when Mr..
Meyer took Office in the Department.
The work that Mr.. Newberry had I'M
dertaken was hardly more than well
begun. The demand for heightening
the fighting efficiency of the Navy was
very great and especially for reorganiz-
ing the Navy Bureaus and the Navy
Yards. There were very big obstacles
learn something about the Navy before
he can hope to accomplish much in the
way of beneficial and effective admin
istration.
The intelligent critics say that Mr..
Meyer is laying out a definite pro-
gram, which promises well. He has
board of navy officers, headed by Ad-
miral Swift, toiling over lot of data
he has collected from many quarters, to
furnish him some expert recommends
tions along in October. He has already
INSTRUCTED some reforms and when the
expert recommendations are in he pro-
poses more reforms.