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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-04-23

with destructive long-range fire. The
fort is hanked with numerous bat
teries of rapid-fire guns designed for
repelling attacks from landing parties.
The ten and twelve inch rifles of the
fort are of the disappearing type, be-
ing mounted on carriages which lift
them into firing position at the mo-
ment wanted, the heavy rifles sinking
back to the shelter of emplacements
after their missiles have been sped on
their way
The mortar batteries that have been
imbedded in Forts Adams and Greble
can be reckoned as powerful adjuncts
10 the defenses of the place. For one
thing, no missile from any sea-borne
gun can reach them, and, amply pro-
rected by superb batteries of rapid-fire
guns, the artillerymen who man them
have nothing to fear from any assault.
And it is no hit-or-miss chance that
these mortar pits take when they be-
come irruptive. In each is group of
16 mortars of the 12-inch type, each
throwing a shell whose impact on the
NSNh VI any snip WOulu DS
to send that vessel to the bottom if
the shell be luckily or, on the other
hand, unluckily placed.
Poor Show for Attacker.
If one could go down into the inner
recesses of these two forts and gain
access TO the charts and plans and
maps which are guarded there as a
miser guards his gold, he would un-
doubtedly come across chart OF the
approaches to the harbor and find it
blocked off into numbered squares.
And if he was in the confidence of the
commanding officer he might be told
of the system by which the gunners of
the mortar batteries are informed of
the exact square in which their un-
seen target lays, or the square toward
which it is travelling, il it be under
way, and the speed at which it is 60
ing. The instant and almost auto
matte means of communicating and
registering this intelligence might also
be learned. Then the visitor would no
longer wonder at the seeming impos.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-04-23
p RUNA
For Catarrh Of the Throat Of Two
Years Standing.

"l was afflicted for two years with
catarrh of the throat. At first 1t was
very slight, but every cold took made
it worse.
al followed your directions and in
very short time began to improve.
took one bottle and am now taking
my second. can safely say that my
throat and head are cleared from ca
tarrh at the present time, but still
continue to take my usual dose for a
spring tonic, and find there is moth
ing better" Mrs. w. Pray, 26o
Twelfth ST., Brooklyn, N. Y.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-04-23

the station, with a railroad runrfng
over the station to transport heavy
material used in the several depart
ments. One of the features of the sta
tion is its pattern department and its
draughting rooms, where some of the
most important works in these lines
are perfected.
At Newport also is located the Naval
War college, one of the most impor-
tant adiuncts of the naval establish
ment.
AS an illustration of how practical
is the work of the college it is related
that the late Rear Admiral Sampson
one day visited the college after the
close of his victorious campaign in
Cuban waters and there saw suspend
ed on the wall a large chart Of the
Cuban coast 1t bore certain marks
that denoted the movements of war
vessels. The admiral took it to be a
chart that had been recently prepared
for the purpose of illustrating certain
features of the Spanish war. 1t
turned out, as matter of fact, that he
was looking at a working model that
had been put to use two years before
the war in the study of an imaginary
campaign against Spain.
The college is in charge of Rear Ad-
miral John P. Merrell, U. S. N, who
retired last September, but was re-
quested to remain in charge until next
October, when he will be relieved by
Rear Admiral Raymond Perry Rod
gers, U. S. NJ, at present chief naval
| Intelligence officer
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-04-23
AMERICA READY
WHEN DOGS OF
WAR ARE LOOSED
Nayragansett Bay Is Completely
Equipped 1Dith Forts and Batteries
That Guard the "Back Door of
New York; The Nations Great
Drilling Place.

EW YORK.-If one were to
ask which port on the At
lantic coast has become
the most important center
for joint army and navy
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-04-23

vA EW YORh.-lf one were 10
N ask which port on the At
\ lantic coast has become
% the most important center
"A for joint army and navy
maneuvers, which is re-
garded as being the most important
from a strategic standpoint, which
contains the most numerous stations
for the advancement of the science of
war, and which is now the most
strongly fortified probably very few
persons outside of the regular estab-
lishments." the army and navy, could
give a correct reply.
Quite certain it is that very few
mer resort of the Atlantic coast as
combining all of these grim equip
ments, and combining them on a
greater scale than does any other city
on the eastern seaboard Yet this is
Just now what Newport does-the
sarue Newport that is the summer
home of the fashionable world; the
Newport of cottages, villas, bathing
beaches and yachts. But. incongru-
GUS as it may seem and surprising IS
may be the statement. yet Newport to-
day Is one of the strongest fortified
posts, If not the strongest, on the At
'antIc seaboard, possessing a long line
or massive, grim, defenses, most of
which have been constructed since the
Spanish war. fortresses which not only
guard the city and the vitally impor-
tant entrance to Narragansett bay,
but also protect the torpedo school
where the seamen gunners of the navy
receive the final course in their edu-
cation, the torpedo station where these
missiles are constructed, the naval
training station, the Naval War col.
lege. the navy wireless plant, one of
the most powerful on the coast, and
also the fields where mines would be
laid in time of war
Defenses OF Highest Order.
Il would not call the defenses i'm.
pregnable," said Col. Walter Howe
eommandant of Fort Adams and of the
Narragansett district. Perhaps no de
lenses are impregnable. 1t was once
thought that Port Arthur was impreg
nable, but the result of the attacks
Iuade upon it showed that it was not
But have no hesitation in saying that
the present defenses are thoroughly
efficient and adequate in every re
spect"
In the system of Atlantic coast de
fense the strategic value of Newport
and CT defenses that could guard the
eastern entrance to the sound was
long ago recognized by the military
authorities. For in a military sense
this entrance is literally the back door
to New York, door that it is neces
sary to keep strongly guarded. A hos
tile fleet that could force it's way
through this entrance and past the
several Notifications distributed along
the sound might reach within striking
distance of the metropolis and place
New York and Brooklyn under a ran
som past the counting of man
Five forts constitute the chain o
land defenses which now guard the en-
trance to Newport and the sound
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-04-23
NOT A CURE FOR SNAKE BITES
Expert Corrects Mistaken impress
sion as to Value of Whisky
as Remedy.

It's mistake about whisky being a
cure for snake bites. E. r. Baruch
an expert on snakes and snake bites,
says So
Whisky might be all right for bad
colds, weak hearts and other all
ments," Baruch said, but it's a mis-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-04-23
Hot Time All Around.

Lawyer-What did the prisoner say
when you accused him of arson?
Witness-He answered with heat
that such a charge was a burning
shame.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-04-23
GENEROUS.

Clarence Dubb-May I have this
dance, Miss Sharply?
Miss Sharply-Certainly I don't
want i'll
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-05
The Halns Trial.

Flushing, L. l., Jan. 5.-Ssrved to
meet the severe cross examination which
he had been wsroed would consume the
entire day, ThorDton Hams resumed the
witness chair today. His direct story
of the killing of William E. Annis by
Captain Peter o. Hams on the float OF
the Biyside Yacht Club, August 10, was
all but completed last night and Mcintyre
said be would finish within half an hour.
During his testimony Thornton Hains
told OF going to the fort one day With
Captain and General Hams and there
found Mrs. Claudia Hsins lying drunk
and naked on a divsn, moaning and
sobbing. he said he told the general TO
get the captain away aud then he put a
pillow under her head and threw q rug
over her. The general then went to the
telegraph Office TO telegraph for Mrs.
Hams mother.
Hams we'll recited story told yester-
day, was badly shattered under the rapid
ere of cross questions BY Prosecutor
Dsrrin. He left the sand unnerved and
with bis knees shaken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-05
THLEdRAPHIc BREyITIss.

The North Carolina legislature tomor
row will elect United States Senator
Ogerman for his second term. Mex
Tuesday the new governor.elect, Con.
gresham VIM. w. Kitchin, will be in.
augursted.
Four men lost their lives and g mum.
Der of others had narrow escapes when
the steamer Samuel crashed into raft
during heavy fog on the Green river,
near ROckport, KY, early today. The
men, were sleeping in a tent on the
raft, and had failed to display light.
The Durham, Conn, police sent cut
2 call today for the arrest of Edward
Johnson, hired man on the farm OF John
Ashmau, a WEALTHY citizen of Reed
Gap, who YVES found dead 10 bis harm
last night. A large roll of bills which
Ashmsn carried Is missing. Near the
body was found the blood stained club
which the slayer used.
An order was issued 10 Pekin today
for the return OF yuan which indicates
probable Impeachment by the censor.
The wher bouts of the former ViceroY
are unknown. The failure Of Taog
Shae vi, Yusn's preface, to bring about
an alliance with the United States, while
on his present visit to that country, is
generally credited with having precipi-
ated the dismissal of Yuan.
The liner Hamburg sailed from New York
for Naples today with thousands Of pounds Of
supplies for the earthquake sufferers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-05

endurance test for naval officers had been
modified to do away with the proposed
standing watch on shipboard. The con-
clusion has been rescued that officers at
sea will have sufficient time to take the
prescribed test of fifty miles walk in
three days, of 20 consecutive hours
action.
Whether or not President Roosevelt
acted within his constitutional rights In
dischsrgiug from the army the battalion
of colored troops, part of which is al
legged to have engaged in shooting up
the town of Brownsville, Tex, was not
determined by the decision Of the U. s..
Supreme Court yesterday bearing upon
this matter, according to the view OF
Senator Foraker.
Chairman Perkins, of the special
House committee Of seven, deposited the
presidents secret service message on 8
table in The Osn'tol this morning; bis
colleagues gather around it, the doors
we're closed, and me com mittee proceed
ed TO figure out what they should do
about 1t. 1t WIS stated before the COM
mittee went into session that In all
probability no definite action would be
taken today.
The PAM American Scientific Congress,
now in session 81 Santiago, Chile, has
designated Washington, as its next meet
ing place, which is recommended for the
gear 1912. The American delegation in
attendance at the present convention is
made of prominent scientists aud pro-
iessors from the leading American uni
versities.
Senator Rsyner, of Maryland, today
gave notice that on Saturday, January
l6, he will ask the Senate to hold appro-
pirate services in honor of the lac
William Pickney Wythe, OF Maryland.
The vice-president at 1890 todsy
signed the House bill apprOPr a'iDg
$500, 900 for the relief Of Italian earth
quake sufferers and it now goes to the
president, 1t will become effective.
The sum of $780, Was received by
the American National Red Cross today
from the Christian Herald and was
promptly csbled by the State Depart
ment to Ambassador Griscom at Rome
to be added to the Messina Red Gross
Relief fund. This makes a total OF
1860, 600 sent to the Italian Red Cross
from America.
President Roosevelt today nominated
Col. George H. Torney to be surgeon
general of the army.
The president today withdrew the
nomination of Robert Watchorn to be
commissioner of immigration at New
York which was sent to the Senate yes.
terday.
Attorney General Bouapsrte annonD.
ced today that the government would re-
try the Standard Oil case, made famous
by the Lands S29, 900, 900 fine, and 10
which the U. S. Supreme Court yester-
day refused to review the action OF the
COURT of Appeals in overturning the
case.
President Roosevelt, at 1850 this a.
ternoon, signed the bill sppropriating
$50, 900 for the relief uf the Italian
ear huuake sufferers.
By the revised itinerary Of the Atlantic
fleet for its cruise homewsrd from Suez,
as approved by the president today and
csbled to Admiral Sperry, Naples will
be the only Italian port visited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-05
TUESDAY EVENING. JAN. .. 1909.

Rev. HUGH KELLEY, OF Washington,
startled his audience on Sunday when
he declared be had no use for profess
sionsl people, aud physicians in Partic-
ular. Rev. Kelley declared that 1.-THE
time is fast approaching when physicians
will have to look for other vocallons
rather than that of practicing medicine"
He said the number of physicians ten
years ngo in this country numbered ZOO-
600, but owing to the great number oil
persons who have become followers oil
Mira. Eddy, head of The Christian Scien-
flats. this number has been decreased to
100 600. "And the time is coming"
continued the speaker, "when our schools
of medicine will be teaching the science
of mental healing. Will the doctors re-
taliste by saying. that when the Physi-
clans 20 the preachers will follow or
precede them?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-05
BLUE LAWS no BE ENFORCED.

Mayor Joel Il. CutchIn, of Roanoke,
yesterday afternoon published procls-
nation that on next Sunday be will put
the lid on in Roanoke and sit on 1t.
The mayor declares that on and after
January 10 every statute, law and every
city ordlnadce will be strictly enforced,
so far as it lies within his power to en-
force 1t. No more shoes will be shined
10 Roanoke on Sunday, no more cigars,
fruit, candy or newspapers will be sold.
The gambler must pack up his cards,
his wheel, his tables and paraphernalis
ADD seek new pastures. Persons who
expect rate as lsw-sbiding citizens must
not expectOrste on the sidewalks. The
houses iD the tenderloin must put out
their red lights and discharge their
piano players aud other hired talent.
The Individual who plays pool or shoots
craps for money will be arrested. The
person who utters an oath within the
hearing of policemen will be summon
ed to appear before the police justice.
Roanoke has but one week In which to
get good. Next Sunday will be moving
day for lot of people in the town.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-05
AGREEMENT CONOLunED.

The three-cornered agreement between
the United States, Colombia and PAna-
ma has fuslly been concluded and will
BE signed this week. This agreement
consists of treaty between the United
S ates and Colombia and another be-
tween Colombia aud Panama and merely
an agreement between Panama and the
United States. The tray With Oolom-
bia, consists ofseVelal classes. BY these
agreements Panama will assume a GER
tain portion OF the public debt of Colon
bis, which was sgreed to at the time of
Psnsms's cession. On the other hand
Colombia will formally RECOGNIZES The
republic of Panama. One clause trfa's
Of the use of the Panama canal by Co.
lombia for the passage of her ships from
one coast to the other. A special treaty
on trade relations has been drawn up
between Colombia aud Panama, its terms
being approved by this government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-05
Sixtieth Congress.
Washington, Jan. 5.
SENATE,

bbNAlh
The reply from the secretary OF war
responding to the Foraker resolution
adopted by the Senate was read by title
today and referred to the committee on
military affairs. The text was not read
Senator Foraker was not present and
there wss no comment of any kind. The
information relates to the employment
of H. G.. Browne and other detectives to
ascertain the present whereabouts and
conduct of the 167 negro soldiers who
were dismissed for alleged rioting at
Brownsville.
Senator Gore offered resolution pro-
viding that the two inaugural addresses
of Abraham Lincoln and his emancipa-
ton proclamation be printed in the Con-
pressionsl Record of this date in honor
of the centennial of his birthday and that
SO, 1000 copies be printed for distribu-
ton.
Senator Bailey, Of Texas, said he had
no objection to printing the two iuaug'
urSl addresses, but he seriously objected
to printing the emancipation proclama-
ton.
The resolution was referred to the
committee on printing.
The Senate went into executive ses-
sion and at 1858 P. 10. adjourned.
HOUSE.
The House today passed a bill author
iziug the Lackswauna Railroad to con
struct a bridge across the Delaware
river on the line of their road between
Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
The House passed a bill simplifying
the act of last May providing for COM
pensaton to isthmisn canal employees
duriug the time of their absence on &C.
count OF injuries from work not exceed
ing 30 days.
Three South Carolina contests for
seats in the House we're reported upon
by Chairman Mann, of elections COM
mittee No. l today. The cases we're 4.
2. Pripleau VS. G. S. Legsre; Isaac
Myers vs. J. o. Patterson and A. d.
Daulzler VS. A. f. Lener. The reports
we're in favor of Legare, Patterson and
Lener, who held the seats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-05
SOLD HIS PLANT.

Geo. W. Vanderbilt sold to the Ashe-
vile, N. O., Electric Company all the
electric lines and equipment of the
Biltmore estate. The price paid has
not been given out. Through this trans
action the AsheviIle Electric Company
becomes the owner of all the electric
Iines on the Biltmore estate, which sup
ply light and power for BIltmore House.
The homes and business houses 10 Bit
more viIlSge and vicinity, including the
KenilWorth Inn. Mr.. o. E. WAddell,
who had charge of the electrical depart
ment of the Biltmofe estate, will re-
main in the employ of the Vanderbilt
interests ss consulting engineer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-05
THE GAZETTE.

The ancient, esteemed and interesting
coDtem pOrsry, The Alexandria Gazette,
than which there is no better paper Of
its kind 10 Virginia or elsewhere, hiss
completed is oae hundredth and ninth
wear. Thus the Gazette has far out
stripped the three score years and ten
allotted to the average man and has
long since passed beyond the ordinary
life of q newspaper. 1t retains, in
spite of good old age, its vitality, energy
aud pro gressiveness and is one of tbs
most va ued of our exchanges. II Frede-
ricksbuIg Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-05
From Washington.

Correspondence Of the Alexandria GsEetts.l
Washington, Jan. 5,
Dispatches were received al the State
Department today from Commissioner
Buchanan announcing that satisfactory
progress was being made toward 40
agreement between the United Sia.Cs
aud Venezuela for q settlement OF the
American claims. Commissioner Buch-
auau had a long conference with the
minister OF foreign sfiairs yesterday, aud
will have another today. 1t is believed
here that the claims will be settled on Il
BASIS of arbitration, either 10y reference
TO the Hague or by the appointment OF a
special commission for that purpose
1t was announced at the White House
today that the presidentsrecen plan for
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-05
WHISKY IN TEMPERANCE.
PUNCH.

There is an angry lot of temperance
people in Moundsville, Marshal county,
West Virginia. At a social given Fri
day night by the Anti-salOon people
orange punch, containing no liquor, was
served. During the evening some mis-.
chievons person emptied q goOdly Por-
ton of whisky into the punch, with the
result that more than one sedate old citi-
zen felt its influence. The punch dissp.
pesrsd very rapidly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-05

The annual report of the Pension
Department shows that during the past
wear 5O,676 pames had been removed
from the pension rolls on account of
death. OF these "a, 9S4 were soldiers
and sailors of the civil war During the
entire year the total number of pension
ers on the roll was ,OO6, G53 and not
wlthstauding the deaths the pension roll
seems not to decrease nor grow beauti-
fully less.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-05

MIR. RANDELL, of Texas, demo-
cratic member Of the ways and means
committee, sums up the tariff situation
IN the following terse shape; "Ihe
scheme of revising the tariff is, as usual
full of deception and it is quite clear that
the toiling masses in this country will
he left TO the tender mercies OF incor-
uorated wealth. am not posing as a
prophet, but simply call attention to
conditions as they exist. 1t is a ques-
ton of bargain and sale. The trusts
claim they have continued the rePuOli-
can party in power aud are therefore en-
titled to the opportunity of continuing
their plumber of the people From tue
standpoint of honor among thieves the
trusts have evidently good csse."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-05
Killed His NeIghbor.

Chicago, Jan. 5.-Garrpit Schollens
wss shot dead by William Moeltentin, a
neighbor, to whose place he vas bringing
detectives TO protect Moeltentin from
extorLioners. Moeltentn had received
letter demanding that be place $500
in certain spot on bis premises. He
told Schollens' father, who loaned him a
shotgun aud sent his son for the police.
Moeltentin laid in wait last night and as
Schollsns and the officers appeared, he
fired, killing bis ueighbOr instantly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-05
MIScALLED "HAIR TONIcS,"
Most Hair Preparations Are Merely
Scalp IrTi,ants of no Value.

Most hair preparations ere merely scalp
irritants, miscailsd h .ir tonics. When hair
is brittle. lusterless am begins TO fell out,
the dsndrra germ is getting in its deadly
work at the root, sapping the vitality. Since
science discovered that dandruf is a germ
disease there has been onlv one preparation
put on the mark ct that will actually destroy
the da druf germ, aud that is EePbro's
Herpicide. 1t quickly reduces scalp fever, "e-
s.roJs the germ;and the falling hair ,tOp., q I'd
hair grows luxuriRntly. Ask you druggist
for Herpieide. It allays itching instantly &,
and permits the hair u grow.
Sold by Ernest L. Allen & Co.. agents.
Tw sizes soc. aud Sl00. Send Zoe in stamps
or sample to The Her pieide Co., Detroit,
Mich. 14l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-05

SENATOR BORAH, Of Idaho, yesterday
introduced a bill prohibiting senators,
representatives or delegates in Congress
from appearing SIS counsel in any case
where the United 5 ates is a party or for
any corporation engaged in interstate
commerce. This is a most excellent
idea and should at once be adopted, but
it Is feared that many members Of both
houses of Congress will hesitate before
voting themselves cat of Jobs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-05
Terrible Explosion.

Camden, n. ]. Jan. The terrific
explosion of several tons of dynamite al
the quarry of the Keystone Quarry Com
parry, near Norristown, Ps., cause d
widespread terror and created In the
mind sof thousands of people for many
miles around the impression that an
earthquake had shaken things, last night
not person was hurt in the explosion
which came from some unknown cause
all the workmen had left for homes.