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The Washington times., 1909-11-02
NEW TYPE OF BATTLESHIP
NOW PROPOSED.

The remarkable tendency to progress
from one type of battleship or war
craft 20 another is illustrated anew.
Only few years ago the first Dread
naught was hoated by England. Naval
men of other countries saw that bat
tIeships of the ordinary size were out
cIassed and made we'll nigh useless by
it This country, among others, hast
ensd TO build giant battleships. In the
meantime the progress Of the subma-
rtne has raised the question whether,
after all, in actual war, the deadly
subsurface craft viii not wipe out great
battleships. striking them where they
win be as defenseless as a toy, IN
spite of their hosts of trained men,
their heavy armor, and their tremend-
Gus guns. And, of course, theirs are the
deadly torpedo fleets to be considered.
But the question of whether, after
all, it is worth while to build battle
ships of 10000 to $4,000 tons is now
raised in a still more striking fashion.
England is considering plans for an en-
tirely new type of war vessel which, if
successful, may reVolutionize naval con-
struction, and may result IN lot of
battleships being speedily turned in the
direction of the Junk heap. 1t is de-
scribed as semi-submarine battleship,
the hull of which is shaped much
ike a submarine, but the upper
surface Of which is heavily armOred.
On this upper surface are two turrets,
one st each end, each containing two
guns of u or l3.5-inch caliber. The
exposed part of the vessel lies low in
the water and is so shaped that any
shot hitting it would strike only a
glancing blow, which heavy armor prob
ably would make harmless. The Of
fensive powers of the ship are greatly
enhanced by ten tropedo tubes, five on
either broadside, using the improved
torpedoes which have a speed of about
thirty knots over a distance of 1000
yards, or about four miles. To make
the vessel more formidable, it would
have a high cruising speed of twenty
FIVE knots. When cruising it would be
exposed ike an ordinary battleship
and could be sunk partially by admit
ting water to ballast tanks. The cost
of this proposed deadly piece Of en-
ginery would be about a quarter of the
cost Of Dreadnaught.
The proposed ship is, in a word, an
improved monitor, a type Of vessel that
has proved itself formidable. With the
numerous betterments of the old mont
tor now proposed, it may prove to be
even more dangerous than the costly
Dreadnaught. It is to be noted that,
as usual, it Is the British navy which
is taking the lead in new departure
that promises TO give other navies
anxiety. Tt lends force to the conclu-
sion of Secretary Meyer that it is time
for American battleship designers to do
some original thinking and to cease pat
terning after the constructors Of other
nations.
The Washington times., 1909-11-02
Water Power VIII Play Part
In the Identification of Roads

That American railroads are giving
more and more attention to the sub
ject Of electrihcatlou is the statement
of Chairman Martin A. Knapp, Of the
Interstate Commerce Commission.
Mr.. Knapp was led 10 make This state
ment when his attention YVES directed
to a recent report from Consul Thomas
II. Norton, OF Chemnitz, Germany, in
which Mr.. Norton says that for several
years past German engineers have been
actively engaged In studies preliminary
TO an ultimate change TO electricity as
the motive power for railroads in hand
ling both passengers and freight. Mr..
Norton reports that experts ind the
change to electricity in Germany can
be effected with economy and that
there is a general opinion in Germany
that there viii be early electriicatiOn
of the roads in that country.
Asked II he saw any inclination on
The Washington times., 1909-11-02
Arrive in New York
After European Tour

Mrs. A. Garrison McClintock and Miss
Katherine McClintock landed in New
York yesterday on the Lapland from
Europe, where they spent the summer.
Mrs. McGlintock viii spend q few days
IN New York before returning to the
city, but Miss McClintock viii come to
washington this evening.
Announcement is made Of the mar
rage Of Miss Bernice Altman and
Frank W. Ebbitt, both of Newport,
T. I. The ceremony took place Mon
day, october %, in Norfolk, Va, at St
Mary's Catholic Church
Mrs Ebbitt Will reside IN Washing
ton at % R street after November Is.
when Mr. Ebbitt, who IS attached to
the Naval Auxiliary service. will go
south with the feet.
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Gen. and Mrs. George Gillespie have
returned from Europe, where they spent
New Hampshire avenue residence for
the winter.
Mrs. Austin SticHney and Miss Stick
ney, who have just recently returned
from Europe. are at the Grafton, while
put in readiness for occupancy.
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Houghton-Johnson.
Mrs. Joseph Robinson Johnson has
issued cards for tbs marriage OF her
daughter, Miss Jean Wallace John
son, to DR.. Harry VII son H0ughton,
Thursday evening a. 1870 o'clock, IN
st. Thomas Episcopal Church. A
small reception for tie bridal party,
relatives, and 8 few intimate friends
VIII follow the ceremony. Canon Aus
tin viii officia+e at the ceremony.
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The maria &c OF Miss Emelie r.
Smedes and John S. Holmes, of Chapel
Hill, y. C, took place yesterday morn
ing in Grace Episcopal Church, the Rev
Walter Williams officiating
Miss Smedes wore a handsome tall
ored travelling suit Of dark blue cloth
trimmed with bandE Of japanese en-
broidery and black beaver hat. and
carried a white prayer book, with
single Bride rose marking the marriage
service.
The bride. who was unattended. was
given in marriage by her brother
Charles Smedes, of Denver.
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Miss Carrie Bass, OF Baltimore, who
was the guest OF Miss Leona Hechinger
for a few days last week, has returned
home.
The Washington times., 1909-11-02

the part of the railroads in this country
to turn TO the use Of electricity, Chair
man Knapp said he did. He pointed
out that the New Haven road, which
ran electric trains 10 Stamford was
reported 10 be extending them 10 New
Haven. He said the Union Pacific. too
was considering the use Of electricity
at certain points In its line f. hauling
heavy trains over the mountains. These
were but instances Of the tendency TO
identification in this country. Mr.
Knapp pointed out that American rail-
roads were electTicifying to a large ex-
tent on suburban lines.
Chairman Knapp. however, thinks
Identification OF the American railroads
is. IN their future at least, going 10 be
confined largely to the mountain re-
gtOns and the regions where il will be
possible 10 obtain cheap electric power
from the streams. lie admits that this
makes the water-power question one OF
more Importance than II would be other
wise. and that IL emphasizes the cues
ton or conservation.
The Washington times., 1909-11-02
TO REGULATE SALE
OF MILK IN DISTRICT
Commissioners Will Renew
Efforts to Secure
Legislation.

In lire with the recommendations
contained in the recent report of the
Public Health and Marine Hospital
Service on the typhoid fever situation
IN the District Of Columbia, the Com
missioners viii renew their efforts at
the Iext session Of Congress to obtain
legislation regulating the sale and pro-
ductiOn Of milk and its by-products.
Commissioner Macfarland has called
a meeting Of the committee on Iegisla-
ton OF the milk conference, for the
purpose Of considering the changes to
be made IN the bill introduced by Sen
ator Gallinger February 8. 1908. The
measure failed OF passage, and with
such amendments as may be incorporat-
ed upon the suggestion II the members
OF the legislative committee. the Pub
lie Health and Marine Hospital Service
and the Health Department will be in
troduced at the coming session.
The committee consists OF Surg. Gen.
George N. Sternberg, DR.. George NJ
KObeT, George NJ. oyster, jr, William
V. Mattingly, Dr.. H. W. Wiley. Gen.
J. NJ. Wilson. DR.. A. y. Melvin, and
Dr. William G. Woodward.
The bill authorizes the Commissioners
TO promulgate regulations for the pro-
ductiOn and sale Of milk and it's bys.
pTOuucLSs and aLIl&eS a penalty OF thiF-
~ days Imprisonment or fine of $780,
or both. for violation OF any Of its pro-
visions.
The milk conference was called by the
Commissioners in 1907 following the first
repOrC Of the Public Health and Marine
Hospital Service on the typhoid fever
situation. and was composed Of repre-
sentatives OF the Public Health and Ma
rlne Hospital Service. the Department
of Agriculture. the Health Department,
the medical societies, Bar Association,
civic organizations, the milk dealers,
and the milk producers.
The Washington times., 1909-11-02
SHOOTS HIMSELF
WHEN UPBRAIDED
Chauffeur. Reprimanded for Speed
ing, Sends Bullet Into Stomach
While Driving Car.

WILMINGTON. Del. Nov. Be
cause his employer Robert s. Baird.
a morocco leather manufacturer. up
braided him for speeding his automo-
bile. Leonard 4. Cooper, aged twenty
five. a chauffeur, shot himself IN the
stomach early this morning, and Is
now in the Delaware Hospital IN a
serious condition.
Cooper took Mr.. and Mrs. Baird and
some friends home. and Mr.. Baird re-
marked upon the unusual speed with
which the car had been driven on the
homeWard Journey. Cooper turned
around, and. addressing the person
seated with him, a guest OF MT Baird
said: "I hope you had pleasant
drive" He then took revolver from
a holster In the machine and, first
shooting Il into the road to see II IL
was in working order, turned TIL.
weapon on himself and fred.
Coopers wife has been in a hospital
under medical care for some time, and
this is believed TO have preyed upon
his mind.
The Washington times., 1909-11-02
North Pole VieUs

The latest man TO see the Eslrimos
says they say that Cook did reach the
Pole. PeaTys mistake was IN not nail
ing the EskimOs.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Wouldn't u be a shock II the scientists
were to decide that neither Cook nor
Peary had been there!-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
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OF course, II Cook didn't climb Mt.
Mckinley he didn't discover the Pole.
It Is equally plain that IL Peary
could 'annex" Cooks supplies. we can
not depend on any statements from
man who could so grossly wrong an
other.-JacksOnyiIle Times-UniOn.
prof. Henson? Who in hellenblazes
Is Prof Henson?' inquiries a Southern
newspaper. Why. don't you know? Prof.
Henson IS the cOlored gentleman who
accompanied that man Peary 10 the
North Springfield Union.
The Washington times., 1909-11-02

tain Kert. now a candidate for the Vir-
ginia governorship on the Republican
ticket
According to her. she was on a picnic
with Captain Kent several years ago
when he affected the bicycle costume Of
short trousers, and was very proud of
the looks of the calves Of his legs In
fact, they seemed very large and sym
metrfcal.
SO prepossessing were they that she
felt misgivings as to their genuineness.
and when he was not looking she stuck
a hatpin into one of them. The captain
did not notice the pin at all
Whether 1t was because the leg was
not there, or because he was too polite
to cry out, I have never been able 10
decide" said the fair narrator
The Washington times., 1909-11-02
OIL STOVE EXPLODES;
FIRE LOSS IS $500
Blaze on Third Street Spreads
Over HOuse-Jewelry and
Money Saved.

The explosion Of an oil stove in the
summer kitchen in the rear of the home
OF BernarL T. Jewett, 1l04 Third street
northeast, started a stubborn blaze.
which gave the hremen a hard fight
for about a half hour this morning The
flames spread to every room on the
hrst floor and also damaged the upstairs
10 the extent Of $500 damage. When
the nremen arrived, The whole first floor
was In flames
After the fire was eXtinguished. police
Of the Ninth precinct found intact a
quantity OF jeWelry. which Mrs. Jewett
feared had been destroyed. In a soup
tureen in a closet of the dtning-room
was $40 In bills. The dish containing the
money and the sideboard on which the
jewelry had been left were about the
only things in the house that were not
consumed in the flames.
The loss is fully covered by insurance.
The Washington times., 1909-11-02
Chairman of Aviation Guar
antee Collection Names
Assistants.
HALF THE AMOUNT
ALREADY PLEDGED
Three $1,000 Subscriptions Are
Made in Few Moments
at Meeting.

Clarence F. NOrment. chairman OF the
finance committee of one hundred, ap-
pointed to raise washington's half Of
the Washington Baltimore aviation meet
guarantee fund Of 10000. today an
nOunced the personnel OF the executive
committee he was authorized 10 sslsct.
which viii have immediate charge OF
securing the fund.
The committee Is composed of Charles
J. Bell, George z. Hamilton. Edward
]. Stellwagen. Daniel Fraser, W. B.
Hibbs. and John T. Dsvine. Mr. Nor
ment VIII act as chairman Of the COM
mittee.
Raise Fund in Ten Days.
II believe Washington's $4,000 gl-arsn-
tee aviation fund win be raised by the
end OF the week or within ten days at
the outside said Norment today.
with nearly half OF the amount AZ
ready secured without an appeal hav-
ing been issued or any Of the largest
financial concerns OF the city ap-
preached, there should be very little
difficulty in securing the remainder"
When the committee on finance OF the
aviation meet Of which Mr.. Eorment
is chairman, met at the Chamber OF
Commences rooms yesterday afternoon
the subscription pledges were raised ia
less than ten minutes TO 81. go. Not
donation was requested. but voluntary
pledges were made in such rapld-flre
order that John h Magruder interposed
to ascertain what would be the furthSr
duties Of the committee, IL II was in
tended to pledge the entire amount at
that time.
Committee Is Appointed
Charles J. Bell moved that an execu-
tive committee OF the finance committee
be appointed to devise ways and means
for. securing the remainder of the $4,000.
It passed unanimously. II was a result
of its passage that Mr.. Norment named
the committee this morning. Including
himself as chairman, in accordance with
the provisions OF the motion
There was a marked absence Of lengthy
speeches at yesterdays meeting, but
plenty OF enthusiasm was IN evidence
IN favor of Washington putting forth
every effort to capture the meet MIR.
Magruder wanted to know something
about the requirements to become
member of the Aero Club Of America
and suggested that the members OF the
finance committee put IN their appllca-
tons for membership in the organiza-
ton, in order 70 be in a better position
TO boost Washingtons bid for the meet
Charles J. Bell said there were assur-
ances unof1cially TO the effect that
washington Is the choice OF the Aero
Club OF America as the place Of holding
the big air carnival next year. He said
Glenn Curtiss had looked over the field
at College Park and expressed himself
as fsvoring washington.
Three $1,000 Donations.
After Chairman Norment had compf-
mented the committee upon its large at
tendance and apparent desirs to accom-
plish the work ii had set out TO do
speedily. the donations began. Thirty
seven indi giduals and firms put them
selves down for substantial subscTip-
tons. There were three 5000 donations
among the number.
The Washington times., 1909-11-02
Senator Owen
Likes Antique Furniture.

Senator Robert Owen, OF Oklahoma,
who is one Of the ablest orators in the
Senate. is a cOnnOisseur in antique fur
niture as a side diversion. He can tell
the real thing from the imitation in the
twin6ling Of an eye
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Uncle Joe" Cannon, who often uses
the phraseOlOEy of the poker table TO
Wumine his remarks, is one OF the best
poker players in the world.
The Washington times., 1909-11-02
Mrs. Taft Occupies
Box At the Belasco

Mrs. Taft. accompanied by her sis
ter. Mrs. Louis More, and Frederick
Carpenter, secretary 10 the President,
occupied a box at the Belasco Theater
last evening where Wilton Lackaye is
playing this week IN "The Battle"
In the adjoining box, Mr.. Davalos.
charge danaires Of the Mexican en-
bassy, entertained a party including the
former Ambassador from Mexico and
Nine Casasus. the Misses Casasus, Miss
McGregor. Mr.. Baz, second secretary
of the embassy, ana Mr., Casasus, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward 3. Mclean
also gave box party, which included
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodbury. Blair.
Among those in the audience were
Major and Mrs. David D. Porter and
Mrs. Porter's mother. Mrs. S. L. Mat
tingly, Mr.. and Mrs. p. Lee Phillips,
Mr.. and Mrs. WagOnhurst, Mrs. J. I. Nc
Callum. Commander Morrell, u. S. N;
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Wilson, and
Vfscount and Viscountess Henri de Sic
bour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander B. Ieager
from New York, where they landed
from Europe yesterday. They win open
their Washington residence in street
for the season.
The governor OF Porto Rico, Col
George R Cotton, accompanied by his
sister, Miss Margery Cotton. who viii
act as hostess at the gubernatorial
In San Juan this winter for
her brother sailed from New York yes
terday on the Moro Castle.
The Washington times., 1909-11-02
END OF SUNDAY FUNERALS.

ALTOONA. Pa. Nov. 2.-FoIIowing a
paper attacking funeral evils, read be-
fore the ministerium, by Rev. r. II.
Bergstresser, local clergymen decided
10 refuse 10 serve at Sunday funerals.
but postponed action on eulOgiziug the
dead, worthy or unworthy. as also
The Washington times., 1909-11-02

President Taft has landed again on
Boss Cox, Of Cincinnati. and there viii
be gnashing OF teeth out IN the Queen
City. The President IS quoted as saying:
IF were able. as 7 may not be, be-
cause public duty calls me elsewhere, to
cast my vote IN Cincinnati In the com
ing election. I should vote against the
municipal ticket nominated BY the Re
publican organization"
The Washington times., 1909-11-02

The Times Will have two stereOp-
ticOns working on two screens in.
front of Munsey building tonight,
enc showing the best moving pie
lures, the other the latest and most
complete election bulletins. Latest
election returns viii be given By
telephone 30 ali who call mp.
The Washington times., 1909-11-02

Seeing the self-controI exhibited by
Charles r. Crane IN refusing TO accept
that Chicago testimonial dinner we are
fully convinced he would have made a
great diplomat had he been allowed to
go TO Picking.
The Washington times., 1909-11-02
Francis LassiteT
Was Power on Stump.

Representative Francis r. Lassiter OF
Virginia who died Sunday Of heart fail
ure, was noted among his colleagues OF
the House as the Chesterfield OF that
body. He had charming manners, and
was a favOrite with men as well as wO-
men. He was never in a bad humor,
and his geniality and uniform courtesy
were proverbs in the House.
Although he never did much speak
ing In the House, he was a power on
the stump IN Virginia. He vas famous
as a campaign orator, and was called
on for much service in every campaign
in Virginia.
The Washington times., 1909-11-02

1t was suggested that the executive
committee visit the hotels AMI railroads
and endeavor to ascertain chat accom-
modations and rates can be secured IN
the event OF the meet being brought 70
Washington.
The Washington times., 1909-11-02
Kent's Calves
Cause Suspicion.

There is a woman in washington who |
tells an amusing story illustrating one
of the personal characteristics of Cap
The Washington times., 1909-11-02

the other night at a dinner in Washing
ton.
"A constituent" said the congressman
with great dei:UeratOn, is a hero on
election day If he votes for you. and
after that a perpetual asker of favorJ.
Constituents want everything, from the
bulbs of flowers TO a $4,000 job"
The Washington times., 1909-11-02

The fact that vioIets are the favor
tie flowers in the Knox home does not
convince Charles r. Crane that there
isn't a lemon tree somewhere about
the place.
The Washington times., 1909-11-02

There is consolation IN the thought
that some one Is going TO win that much
advertised New York mayoralty con-
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The Washington times., 1909-11-02
CAVALRY BAND CONCERT AT
FORT MYER.
THIS AFTERNOON AT l.so O'CLOCK.
George F. TyTreu, Chief Musician.
PROGRAM

March-"Cadiz'' .............. Valverde
Celebrated Menuet" Bocherini
SaIome Dance-''Dance Of the Seven
Vens'' ........--.-............. Tobani
Peer Gynt Suite
(a) THE Morning"
Cb) "Ase's Death"
Cc) "Anitra's Dance"
I'D In the Hall Of the Mountain
KING ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Grleg
Military Symphony '-Adagio, allie
gro, allegrettO. menuettO,
male ...........---.-......... Haydn
The Washington times., 1909-11-02

Still, Chicago's habit OF throwing
bombs at gamblers IS an Improvement
over the European custom OF throw
ing them at Kings and Queens.
The Washington times., 1909-11-02

Some OF these elections, described as
expressions Of the popular will. may
turn out to be expressions of the pop
uIar Inclination
The Washington times., 1909-11-02

II is impossible TO study the political
forecasts OF the various New York lead
ers without being impelled TO the ire
sistible conclusion that every man on
the ticket viii be elected
The Washington times., 1909-11-02

Five men have been eaten by canni-
balls In the Admiralty islands. and only
the other day pirates tried to board a
vessel OF the Florida coast. Schoolboys
who have been lamenting that the good
old days are gone should cheer up.
The Washington times., 1909-11-02

The solemn declaration that women
are the slaves Of fashion fails 70 In
dicate that they are rebeIling against
their bonds
The Washington times., 1909-11-02

That Nicaraguan war appears TO be
as bloody as II is important and as i'm
portant as II IS bloody.
The Washington times., 1909-11-02

Uncle Joe" is said to have conhded
TO friends that he viii demand vindica-
ton from the House as to the Parsons
charges. He thus removes all danger
OF q dull winter in washington.
The Washington times., 1909-11-02
Surprise Party Given.

Henry Ullman was given a surprise
party last evening in honor Of his birth
day anniversary. After music. dancing,
and games. supper was served. The
table decorations were miniature pump
kins and autumn leaves. suggestive Of
Halloween The guests were Miss Leah
Herman, Miss Inez Silver, Miss Carrie
Robinson, the Misses Alschus, Miss Ru-
bens, of Chicago; Miss Lille Klawans,
and the Misses Minnie, Ethel, Selma,
Ida, and Carlyn Ullman, and Jerome
Selinger, A. PeIzman, J. Pelzman, Mark
Silver, Mitchell Stsinberg, Henry Dock
slater, Louis I.owenthal, Milton Ma
thans, and Laud J. AIshir.
Il
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kann and Mr.
and Mrs. lazarus, Of Baltimore, were
the weekend guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. S. Kann, OF 1893 Irving street.
The Washington times., 1909-11-02

That professor who Is advertising
a dirigibIe that VIII stay up IN the air
for year sounds as II he might al
ready be up in the air.
The Washington times., 1909-11-02

President Gomez Of Cuba has pre-
dicred a big surplus ia the finances Of
the island. This VIII be discOuraging
news 10 the aunexationists
The Washington times., 1909-11-02

Pretty soon the nations who are try
ing 20 get a hold on Korea VIII be told
by Japan that there's nothing left but
the core.
The Washington times., 1909-11-02

Even the high cost Of print paper
does not seem TO have lessened the
number Of applications for divorce
They're voting with guns IN Ken
tucky today.