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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-12
BEGIN TRIAL or s'ss "
ALLEGED EMBEZZLE

CINCINNATI. o.. luna 12.-1
Street Cooke, one Of the prtnctpna
the Big Four Railroads. 46l3.0oo
bezzlement scandal. for which thu M
r,er treasurer Of the Big -Four. CT
In the Ohio penitentiary. wa NJ
on trial to-day on charge IN
'bexxfing $4,000 frnm the roa6 III
time of tina alleged oTense. Cp0A3
WARMERS chief clerk. and IL All4G
have blackmailed Warriner u
amount aSI
Cookies chief acGuser via ~
Jeanette Stewart Ford. ~ IN
III the warriner case. M ND}
himself, who has been hfpGG
The penitsntiarx = = k1kn1
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-12
MAOERO GOES ON
SPEAKING TOUR

MEXICO CITY. June 12.--Francis-
co /. Madero. chief candidate of the
new Mexican administration for the
presidency. to-day began a speeah
making tour of the States of More
los and Guerrero. leaving the capitai
at o'clock In a special train. At
Cuernavaca he reviewed the insur-
gent army of the south under GEN
eral Figueroa- He will abandon the
train late tomorrow and for three
days travel In an automobile with
only small body guard.
Expressed dissatisfaction amons
some American residents. who hold
the United States tSate Department
responsible for delay in demanding
reparation FOR damage to American
interests in the revolution has caused
a rumor that Ambassador Henry
Lane Wilson will resign. Wilson de-
MES this, saying: I'VE are caring for
the interests of Americans and to-
day our citizens are the best protect
ed of any foreigners In Mexico"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-12
HOT FIGHT ON FOR
NIAGARA s POWER
Corporate Interests Seek to
Defeat Burton Bill to Con-
tinue Restrictions
PRESENT LIMITATIONS
EXPIRE JUNE 90
Niagara's Beauty Threatened
With Destruction at the
Hands of Greedy Pow
er Concerns

WASHINGTON. June 12.--with
forty million dollars OF capital fight
Ing to secure unlimited right to divert
Niagara Falls for power purposes and
defeat q bill by Senator Burton Gre
publican). OF Ohio. to continue the
present restrictions which expire on
June 20. q hot nght Ia in progress
here. and the following statement was
prepared for the United Press:
BY RICHARD b. WATROU6.
Secretary the American Civic As
ISOLATION
1t II up to the American people to
assert their ownership of Niagara's
beauty may be destroyed. The Bur-
ton resolution proposes to continue
the terms OF his original resolution
limiting the amount of water that
may be imported from water divert
ed on the Canadian side. Action must
be taken to make impossible the on
slaught by power companies that will
otherwise be made on the falls after
June 20. when the limitations In tho
old Burton law expires.
Naturally. power companies are
counting the days until It Will be pos
sibie for them to rush in and avail
themselves OF the Increased water
power. That such dtversion would
be disastrous La indicated in the re-
port OF :. the chief engineer Of the
army, which says:
The falls have unQuestionably been
seriously injured by diversions already
made. and additional diversions viii
add to the damage"
/ earnestly request that Americans
DESTROYS OF having Niagara Falls un-
touched and left invioiate from GEM
mcrctal greed. should telegraph their
congressman and senator's urging
imm ediate action on the Burton reso-
luton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-12
UNCLE JOE S DENIAL
IS CHARACTERISTIC
IN HIS OWN FoRcleLE FASHION,
HE DENIES VAUDEVILLE
!:
STORY.

WASHINGTON. June IA little
rumor, waited to the national capital
with the Chicago heat, and to the ef-s
feet that ex-speaker Cannon would
open a ten-week engagement mi
vaudeville. In Chicago In Novembers
salary $4,000 weekly. proceeds to -
to foundation of a model farm at DANE
vile, brought amused denial frbm unSs
Gle Joe to-day. s@
''Will you print exactly what nay
Cannon asked a United Press report99E.
well, here 1t Is: That is the cut0o1sa
most harmless little D. lie I've heard
at Tor. a. long time ~ !. % =: s 80 ss "
The former speaker scratched nf1E
head refiectively. II
IT reckon that now that the de-
days are In. there'l be lot OF thon2S
rumors," he observed You ten IT,
great and curious press for m0 tn&E)
1t won't do any harm II they confll
themselves to just such other e0ualy
harmless little things VIII
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-12
MISSING GIRL IS
CAUSE OF WORRY
ABSENCE OF MISS LILLIAN WING
FIELD IS REPORTED TO THE
POLICE.

Worried over the failure OF Miss
Lillian Wingfield to return to her
boarding house, Mrs. L. II. Warmer
came to police headquarters Monday
and reported that the young woman
had disappeared. Miss Wingfleld ia
twenty-six years old and her home is
IN Hamlet. N. G. She has lived with
Mrs. Warmer In Ashland street near
the old revervoir. since last October.
About q week ago Miss Wingfield
went to North Carolina ON a visit. She
returned three days ago, and imme-
diately disappeared. When last seen.
Mrs Warmer told Captain McMa-
hon. acting chief of police, Miss
Wingfield was in the company of
hammond Edmonds. q young man
from King William county.
Miss Wingfield IL described as a
pretty brunette. with dark hair and
brown eyes. She is about five feet
three inches In height and weighs pos
sibly lis pounds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-12
YOUNG WOMEN ARE
HELD ON Bis BAIL
COURT FIXES BONDS At $4,000 IN
CASES OF LILLIAN GRAHAM
AND ETHEL CONRAD.

NEW YORK. June 12.--Arraigned
In court to-day on C. charge OF attempt
ed murder. Lillian Graham and Ethel
Conrad. the two young women who
shot Millionaire ". r. d. Stokes OF
the Hotel Ansonia last Wednesday
we're held in 3.5.000 bail for examina-
ton next Wednesday. The high figure
was distinct surprise to the girls and
their attorneys. but It was said that
they would secure bondsmen later on.
No testimony was taken as Stokes IL
still in the hospital.
That the charge was made attempted
murder was due to the insistance OF
Terrence ]. McManus, counsel for
Stokes. Magistrate Eraschi having
suggested that the charge be made fell
onious assault. Counsel for the girls
declared that when Stokes Is called as
complainant they would show that the
millionaire was responsible for the as
sault.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-12
Mr.. AND MRS. TAFT
PLAN Anniversary
WILL MAKE SILVER WEDDING
MOST NOTABLE SOCIAL
EVENT IN WASHING
TONS HISTORY.

WASHINGTON, June f2.--It be-
came known to-day that the Press-
dent and Mrs. Taft are planning to
make their silver anniversary cele-
hration. on June 10, tho greatest So
ciai event in the history Of the ma
uonal capital.
For weeks the social branch Of
the White House executive staff has
been working out the details of the
plans. The invitations out to-day.
specify dancing. in the East Room.
but In connection with this there will
be an al fresco reception. It IL
planned to transform the White House
and the grounds into bowers Of now
,ers. Elaborate refreshments with bs
served.
invited. many of them being expect
ed from distant cities.
Many Washingtonians usually In
ciuded in the White House lists were
dismayed to-day when they learned
that although the cards were out.
they had received none. 1t was dis
covered that an automobile used by
messengers to carry the invitations
broke down. delaying the distribution.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eilyson invited.
Lieutenant Governor ]. Taylor Ely
son and Mrs. Eliyson have been in
yited 10 @ reception at the White
House. To be given next Monday night
by President and Mrs.' Taft. The oc-
casion is the Twenty NTH anniversary
Of the marriage OF the president and
will be Il brilliant social affair.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-12

GET BIG JOLT

NORFOLK, VA, June 12.-NorfoIk
county straightout Democrats.
through their attorney, J. Lindsey
Heard. tossed a bombshell Saturday
into the meeting OF the county Demo-
cratic executive committee, dominat-
ed by the Fusionists, when he request
ed that body to so strongly on rec
ora as being unalterably opposed to
the reelection of County Clerk Alvah
III. Martin, Republican national COM
mitteeman, the Fusion boss, and other
Republican offceholders. as well as
urge all Democrats to take of their
coats and help bring about the defeat
Of Republican candidates in the gen.
eral election In November. The COM
mittee, taken by surprise by Mr..
Hearts, request. refused to- consider
II. much less adopt 1t.
The Heard BOmhslaclL
Mr.. Heard's request was embodied
In the following resolutions;
This committee, being strongly In
favor OF the election OF Democrats to
all the public offices In Norfolk coun-
ty in the ensuing November election
urges the Democrats of the county to
be diligent In their efforts to bring
about the defeat of the Republican
candidates. and especially declares It's
unalterable opposition to the re-eiec-
ton Of Alvah H. Martin as county
clerk"
No sooner had Mr.. Heard read his
resolution than It was seen that the
committee was tolted by It. The pur-
pose OF the resolution was to place
the Fusion Democrats on record as
openly pledging themselves to oppose
and fight the reelection OF the Re-
publican county clerk and national
committeeman, Alvah Fl. Martin, who
10 also the head of the Republican,
Democratic Fusion ring In the county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-12
RUSSIANS LOOK FOR
R0MANOFF PEARLS
DETECTIVES SEARCHING AMER
ICA FOR PART OF LOOT
STOLEN FROM
CZARINA.

WASHINGTON, p. c.. June IA
Two Russian secret service men. on
worldwide search for Jewels stolen
from the Czarina OF Russia two
months ago. visited Washington to-
day. following a trail that leads
through several Southern cities.
Alexander Rogoff and Ivan Arvak.
the detectives. have been in America
for two weeks. they say. searching in
both Canada and the United States
for a trace OF the famous necklace
known . the '.Romanofr pcarls."
which was part of the loot stolen
from the Cxarina-
Another party of Russian secre.
service men are on their way to
America to ard in the search and an
American detective agency has been
engaged.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-12
ALMOST LOSES LIFE
FOR HER MODESTY

NEW YORK. June 12.-Her mod
esty nearly cost eighteen-year-o ld
Mollie Cohen her life to-day. When
the house at 10l Belmont street.
caught flre. Miss Cohen. at
tired in . night-gown. appeared at
her window, fran&ically calling for
help. Captain Mooney, OF hook
and ladder company, climbed to the
window. A. he entered the room
tho girl ned. and he had to chase her
into the burning house. He caught
her barely IN timA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-12
.EAGLEs WILL FLY
HIGH IN HAMPTON
Big Delegation From Rich
mond to Attend Annual
State Convention
TO PUSH Mr.. MURPHY
FOR HIGHEST OFFICE
TideWatcr Aeries Prepare to
Make this, the Greatest
State Meeting in Or
der's History

ptnh~. 80, ~ ,nrrn,nr.oA ~ !.
.ou 10y. ~ :"
large ana inIiuennuai delegation "nen
the sixth annual convention of the
Virginia Htafa Aria of tho Fraterna,
ous.. !. ...,. -.
"a 1-~st.. s0.s S"e' ih NA"iD'on
tuesday MORNING. Tor session OF
three days.
whua ava~x .Ac.snr ~ +ns o,d IN.
'nihion WIN scnd oeaeSa1es 10 the con-
vention, 1t Ii believed that the repre-
sentatives OF this city viii outnumber
all other delegations and Richmond
era are expected 70 play q most i'm
portant part In the assem blage.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-12
MAGhATE TELLS
Of FORMATION Of
SUGAR COMBINE
Admits Deal Was Made for
Purpose of Eliminating
Competition
ACTING PRESIDENT
OF TRUST is ON
COMMITTEES GRILL
Combination Formed on Ad-
vice of Counsel in 1891
Now Controls 90 Per
Cent of Business
WASHINGTON. June 12.-That tbs
etock Of the American 0uuar Ccmnauy

WASHINGTON. June 12.-That ths
s.ock Of ths American Sugar Company
tho sugar trusts now In the hands
o. 1900 toldsrs, mors than halt Of
them wcmsn, who psid mora for thsir
interest than the steok 10 now worth,
was developed BY tbs Hardwick ou-
gar investigating committee ct the
house At it, opening session to-day.
Edwin =. Atkins, first vice. president
and acting president Of the company,
was on the stand.
Atkins under cross examination de-
elarsd that when no entered the d.
rectorste Of the sugar company on
January ]. 1910. he was surprised to
fipa that the majority OF the stock Of
the company was not In the hands Of
the, men who controlled II, and that
control had paused to small stockhoid-
ers Asked why the small stockhoid-
ers had invested In an industry ct
which they knew nothing. Atkins said
Why. they bought It. suppose. be-
cause OF the natural desire OF all peo-
sttion where they know nothing. Peo-
pie In the temperate rome are prone TO
invest II In propositions that involve
operations In the torrsd gone. A man
IN Washington viii invest In an Alas
kan proposition much more quickly
than In Washington one. These
small stockholders. particularly wom-
EN- have no knowledge OF the sugar
business and they are very difficult to
deal with"
Atkins declared that the small stock
holders had bought their stock when
the price ranged from lilo to 140 at an
average OF $50. 1t WIS now worth, he
said. l20 = share. Sixty three per cent.
OF tho stock. he said was held In New
England. much OF 1t by such orgAniEa-
lions as school teachers associations
In statement flied with the commit
tee as a part Of Atkins testimony the
Following paragraph appeared.
List Of Stock holders.
Among the stockholders appear the
following.
Trustees under wills, deeds and va
rIouS observation-disclosures admins
traitors. guardians. conservators. banks
and trust companies, mortgage and
investment companies and various cor
porations. churches church funds. re-
ligious orders. domestic and foreign
missionary funds. christian organixa
tions, schools and colleges, college
funds, homes for the aged, orphan asy-
lums, hospitals. libraries, lodges.
atheneums. etc.
There are also on the lists some
1.e17 persons acting III a ffduciAry
capacity and some Jos stockholders
which come within the category OF
trust companies. churches. hospitals,
etc"
Representative Madison (Repuhli-
CAM. OF Kansas, brought out that
during the last two years the com
pany has paid its dividends regular
ly and at the same time has paid
the government and the Pennsyi-
vania Sugar Refining Company some
100000 in penalties or In settle
CONTINUED on Third PAEe.l
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-12
OLD SOL GIVES
LITTLE RELIEF
MERCURY CLIMBS AND SWELL
TERTNG HUMANITY CONTINUES
TO swELTER.

Monday follows closely In the path
Of Sunday for hot weather day. but
the high mark, Of s6 reached on sun
day VIII hardly be equalled. accord
ing to the local weather bureau. SUM-
day was the high mark for this year.
beating the same day in last year by
10 degrees, and the high mark OF
last years hottest day. which was
September s, by 2 degrees.
Following were the temperatures
recorded on Monday up to r. NJ.
s A. M, IS; 8 A. NJ. IS; 10 A. NJ,
S.; II A. NJ. 81: IL M, s8: p. M,
so: r.. Mr., w. '''@' .'' '' =
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-12
NEGRO SLAIN IN
FIGHT OVER GIRL

A jury with Coroner Taylor presid-
ing held an: inquest Monday, into the
death OF Joseph Davis, colored. and
rendered q verdict that he came to his
death from a stab wound inflicted by
James Pettus-
Te body OF Davis was found in the
cellar Of the building I'll East Grace
street. Saturday night. An investiga
ton by bicycle policeman Werner and
Patrolman williams. of the First Sta
tion resulted In the arrest OF pettus
and Virginia Willis, with whom Davis
had associated.
At tho Inquest II developed that Da-
Wis had abused the Willis girl and q
nght between the men followed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-12
NO ADVANCE IN
IMPLEMENT RATES

WASHINGTON. June lz.-An order
Affecting over $50 railroads. dismiss
ing advanced rates on vehicles. filed by
+. A. Leland and y. r. Tucker, agents
for the roads. was handed down by the
Interstate Commerce. Communication. to-
day. The commission previously or
dered the schedules Suspended until
July ]. An order was also handed
down by the commission itsrnissing
advanced rates on agricultural imple-
ments throughout the Southwest ter
ritory.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-12
TO CLEANSE MOVING
PICTURE BUSINESS

CHICAGO. June l2.--Out OF the eyes
of child win Sergeant Patrick D.
McWeeney. brother OF Police Chief
McWeeney, newly nominated mentor
Of chicago's morals, Judge the right
eousness Of dramas, vaudeville and
moving pictures.
"A child's IDEAS" McWeeney de-
ciares. are to be mine. What with not
hurt child to see win not hurt a
grown person and al plays and NOV
ing pictures must be fit for the most
innocent child to see and hear"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-12

WASHINGTON. D. c., June Ia
The executive counsel of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor met behind
locked doors here to-day for their
quarterly conference. Clarence OAR
row. attorney for J. j. Mcnamara,
was present at the afternoon session,
and 1t was said that decisive steps
were decided upon for the defense
OF the labor leaders In jail at Los
Angeles In connection with the dyna-
mite plot.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-12
RICHMOND LANDS
ANOTHER LARGE ONE
UNITED COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS
WILL. HOLD 1s1a CONVEX
TIOy HERE.

The next annual meeting OF the
Grand Council OF tho United CONNER
cial travellers will be held in Richmond.
Huntington. W. Va. convention. The
meeting will bring TO Richmond from
$500 TO 2.000 delegates. Tho Grand
council met here about ten years ago
The Jurisdiction OF the grand council
comprises the states of Virginia, West
Virginia, Kentucky. Maryland and the
District OF Columbia
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-12
BROAD STREET PROPERTY
s rs SOLD FOR $1,000

Davis Perrin has sold to r. Baxter
Wilson the lot and building on the
south side OF Broad street. sixty feet
east of Laurel. having a frontage of
20 feet on Broad street and a depth
OF I4o feet The price. as recorded In
the deed. was $4,000.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-12
PROMINENT SPEAKERS
AT BOSTON CONFERENCE

BOSTON. MASS. June 12.-Anoth-
er array of prominent speakers were
heard when the National Conference
of Charities and Corrections was re-
sumed to-day Among them were
Miss Jane Adams. Rabbi Wise. the
Rev. Charles Steixie, DIR. Washington
Giaden, DIR. Richard c.. Cabot and
Joseph Lea
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-12
MOVING PICTURES
FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Moving pictures may be used In the
public schools OF Virginia for the >pur-
reply to q letter from a New York
man. J. D. Eggleston, Jr., superintend-
emit OF Public Instruction has written
that he favors the idea. Thomas A.
tor Is said to be In favor OF teaching
by means OF moving pictures.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-12
CARLOAD OF BABES
ARE SHIPPED WEST

NEW YORK, June IA carload
of babies--fifty Of 'em--most OF them
appearing well satisned with their
outlook on life. were shipped West
to-day. They are from the New York
Founding Asylum. and will brighten
homes In Minnesota, Nebraska, Colo
RADIO and the Dakotas. Four nurses
and three representatives Of the asy-
lum were In charge Of the babies.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-12
HARRY MAGE IS
MADE CHIEF Jump

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
NORFOLK, VA. June 12-Harry
Mace has been appointed chief OF
umpires OF the Tidewater Baseball
League. He Is one Of the best known
baseball umpires in the South. having
been with both the Eastern and South
Atlantic Leagues and was last year
with the Virginia League
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-12

InJunca1On UtCree Entered,
~al I'm stheaLesS and -Eg,satyn Gvurs Afos,4
day Judge Ingram entered a decree
granting the Gordon Motor Company
a temporary Injunction against the
Imeprial Motor Car Company, re-
the latter from suing he
former company In connection with
the lease of a garage. Bond of $4,000
was required.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-12

WASHINGTON June IA favor
able report on the nomination Of John
r. McEie to be Judge Of the 6u-
preme Court OF New Mexico was de-
eided upon by. the Senate committee
- judiciary to-day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-12
NO COMPROMISES IN MS.
OLE suLL WILL CASE.

ALFRED, MAINE. June f2.-To cu,a.
many rumors II was announced to-day
at the resump tion OF the contest 10
break the half million dollar viii Of
Mrs. Ole Bull that there win BE-, NO
The condition OF the contestins
Mrs. Vaughan. continues
CRITICAL She IL at the home Of friends
IN West Lebanon. ana uttle hope Tor
her recovsTx = helA emit
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-12

No Affiliation Now.
SYRACUSE. N. Y, June las
sorting that there would be no pres
ent affiliation with the American Fed
Grafton of Labor, Peter J. Schardt.
of Milwaukee, new president OF the
National Railway Mail Clerks AS
ISOLATION, said to-day that he will
begin fighting Immediately for need
ed reforms for men in the service.
The new officers will try to Sc
cure service promotion" he said,
such as is now in vogue among post
Office carriers and clerks. BY this
change the men will be advanced
according to length OF service and
work done until the maximum salary
Is paid. We will also try to have
increased the travelling expense al
lowance.~ While the railway clerks
have no hostility toward organized
labor. we are convinced We can gain
nothing by utilization with the A. +.
of L."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-12
No Amliatiou Now.

District Of Columbia, should have
brought action there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07
All off,.

W/ITMER STONE, the naturalist, Of
" Philadelphia. was discussing at ths
Academy of Natural Sciences a bird
book that was full of errors
Really said Mr.. Stone, smiling.
''the errors In this book make me think
of the city hall clock
1.-The city hall clock, sir?" queries
the reporter.
It's an anecdote," said Mr. Stone
after dining not wisely. strobe arm
in arm down North Broad street.
lone of them happened to raise his
head. and the illuminated face of the
city hall clock. high up In the evening
sky, caught his eye.
"'Oh.' he said. look at the-hic-
moon!'
THAT isn't the MOON said his COM
panion. It's later than you think.
That's-hic-the SUM-
They argued. lurching on together.
over this question a long time, and
finally they agreed to leave II to the
first man they met.
"a man soon drew near. They stop
ped him.
beg pardon they said in concert
pointing to the clock tower. but, t.
settle a bet. would you kindly tell Us
sir, whether that's the moon or the
sun?
The man looked at the clock, then
he looked at his interrogators
I'm sorry j can't oblige you, gem
tlemen.' he said, but the fact is, I'm
a stranger in these parts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-07

launched. on the 18th OF February she
was commissioned and turned over TO
the government. and nine days later left
New York for Hampton roads, where on
the 9th of March occurred the memora-
bic contest with the Merrimac. On her
next venture on the open sea she found
cred off Cape Hatteras in a gale of wind
Oecember 2a. During her career of
less than a year she had no fewer than
five different commanders: but it was the
fortune of the writer to serve as her
only executive officer. standing upon her
deck when she was launched, and leaving
it but a few minutes before she sank.
So hurried was the preparation of the
Monitor that the mechanics worked upon
her day and night up to the hour of
her departure, and little opportunity was
offered to drill the crew at the guns. to
work the turret and to become familiar
with the other unusual features of the
vessel The crew was. in fact, composed
Of volunteer Lieut. Worden. having
been authorized by the Navy Depart
ment to select his men from any
ship-of-war in New York harbor, ad-
dressed the crews of the North Carolina