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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-23
WOULD REDUCE COST
Secretary Meyer Advocates
Economy in Naval Affairs.
MODERN METHODS APPLIED
Greater Efficiency Achieved by Sci
entifc Management.
ADVANCE MADE IN GUNNERY
Congress Asked to Reduce Number
of Navy Yards-Address Be-
fore Economic Club.
ADVANCE MADE IN GUNNERY

NEW YORK, May 2-'.Scfentific Man
agement." as practiced in the United
States Navy. was the theme OF George
Won L. Meyer, Secretary Of the Navy, last
night before the Economic Club. Secre-
tary Meyer told how the application of
modern business and industrial science
had increased the navys efficiency, and
as measure of economy he advocated
lessening the number of navy yards, and
asked his hearers to aid him in this
project, upon which Congress thus far
had failed to smile.
For the past two years within the
Navy Department" said Mr.. Meyer. I'VE
have been making a study of organiza-
ton and the economic and scientific man
agement of the resources Of the navy.
Though not known by name, this has
been practiced in the fleet for years. and
has brought about wonderful increase
in gunnery efficiency. Scientific manage
ment experts who saw the recent battle
practice tell me the battleship is the
finest exhibition of scientific manage
ment they have ever seen.
Increase in Efficiency.
I'm 1898 the percentage of hits at the
battle OF Santiago was 3la per cent. To-
day II is 331s. although the range has
increased from 1900 yards to over 10000
yards The rate of fire then was one
shot in five minutes. while today it is
two shots in one minute. A comparison
OF the increased rate of firing. the in
crease in the range and the percentage
of this shows that we are twelve hundred
times better today than we were at San
tiago. This has been brought about by
better appliances and by systematic
study of the men and their qualifica
tons, and the recognition OF the necessity
of placing men. after careful test, in
duties in which they do the best. 1t
means teamwork and the saving of min
utes and even seconds, where in the in
dustrial world it is question of hours
About ten years ago a system of
competition in gunnery was established
in which all the gun pointers and gun
crews took part. Beneficial results were
instantaneous. Having trained and de-
veloped the individual, as / stated, it
was necessary to coordinate the work of
the entire gun crew In order to bring
about teamwork With this accom-
plished, the speed and accuracy OF firing
was raised to a standard of excellence
which is the equal If not the superior of
any navy in the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-23
Chief Cause of Expense.

"One Of the chief causes Of the great
expenditures in the navy is the excessive
number of navy yards on the Atlantic
| coast and Gulf Of Mexico. This has
been brought about in many In
stances from a desire on the part
of congressman to have navy yards To-
Gated in their states. while other yards
which were established in colonial days
have been built up unnecessarily, due
to the fact that it was the ambition of
the individual member to see that the
yard In his state should be at least
equal to those In other states. without
taking into consideration its value from
military and economic point Of view.
AS a result, We have on the Atlantic coast
nine navy yards, where money has been
expended lavishly in some instances.
which would not have been the case II
the strategic and economic point OF view
only had been considered
Last year. as a beginning, / recon-
mended to Congress that the yards at
New Orleans. Pensacola, Port Royal, New
London, Sacketts Harbor, San Juan, Guile
bra and Cavite be abolished. which would
have brought about saving, irrespective
OF the price which the government might
have obtained for these properties. of an
annual maintenance expense of 81, 600 =
600. Not a single navy yard was abol-
ished by Congress. although 1t has been
demonstrated that every one of those
yards is needless dram upon the gov
ernments financial resources.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-23
Federal Control of Senatorial
Elections Advocated.
MINORITY REPORT FILED
Members of Senate Judiciary Com
mittee Present Their Views.

The report points out that the resolu-
ton proposing an amendment to the
Constitution, passed by the Senate and
favored by a majority of the Senate
ositions-frst. provision for the election
of senators by direct vote: and. second.
providing that the federal government
shall yield up it's power to regulate the
times and manner" of election OF sena-
tor to the states.
Should Be Considered Separately.
The two proposed amendments ought
to be considered separately. and each
upon it's merits" the minority members
of the committee say. The existing
tendency toward the direct election of
senators by the people ought not to be
made a vehicle or pretext fos getting the
approval Of Congress to an entirely sep
arate and distinct proposal to destroy
federal control over elections.
The people of the country ought not to
be compelled to approve. through their
legislatures, a change which they may
not desire as the price of securing an
other change which they may desire.
The minority pronounces the proposed
amendment as an unfair and injurious
treatment of the subject"
The minority report is taken up with
the presentation Of reasons why the fed
eral government should not surrender its
control over the election of senators. It
is signed by Senators Clark of Wyo-
ming, Nelson. Dillingham; Sutherland,
Brandegee and Root. as republic ans.
Surrender Not Necessary.
The minority declared that this surren-
der of federal control is unnecessary to
accomplish the purpose of securing the
direct election of senators by the peo-
pie: that there are no reasons why the
ultimate authority of the national gov
eminent over the times and manner of
electing senators by direct popular vote
shall not continue to be exercised just as
1t has always been exercised over the di-
rect election of representatives.
THE exercise of that national power
over the popular election of representa-
tives" 1t is argued. meets now with no
objection and. under the proposed amend
ment, is to continue. The proposed
change from legislative election of SEN
ators to popular election of senators fur
nishes no reason whatever for destroying
the ultimate power of control over the
election Of senators which the national
Congress now has under the Constitu-
ton"
Contention is also made that possession
Of the power which it is proposed to
strike out is essential to enable the ma
tional government to act effectively In
case 1t should ever have occasion to en-
| force the provisions of the fourteenth and
| fifteenth amendments to the Constitution.
Tadoro1 por,1o<;op Eeeenfia1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-23
ANACosTIA.

Difficulty was experienced yesterday by
members OF No. Is engine company of
Anacostia in extinguishing blaze in the
bushes and trees on the south side of
the new Anacostia bridge. The fire was
of unknown origin, and was discovered by
Policeman Coleman r. Brown. who
turned In an alarm. The location made 1t
impossible to use the large hose, but by
means of the chemical extinguishers the
blaze was subdued. The close prox-
unity of the fire to several frame houses
and a coal yard made 1t necessary for
the firemen to stay until the. blaze had
entirely disappeared.
Members of the Anacostia Citizens AS
ISOLATION are considering a local public
celebration July 4, as we'll as assisting
in the celebration to be held in Wash
ington. 1t is believed that such a move
would do much to incite interest In this
national holiday among the younger res
idents of the town, as well as furnishing
amusement for the entire population. The
matter will be presented at the June
meeting OF the association with a view OF
having 1t finally determined upon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-23
Federal Regulation Essential.

1.-The basis of any enforcement Of those
provisions must necessarily be the as
certainment and establishment of the
facts in respect Of the elections to which
they may relate" says the report. The
proposed amendment il adopted would
be the latest expression of the sovereign
will of the people OF the United states
and would take away from the national
government authority to make those
regulations regarding elections which are
essential to the preservation OF evidence
regarding what actually occurs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-23

the annual celebration OF Norway's indie
pendence day, the Norwegian fourth of
July. The address by Mr.. Bryn was de-
ivered before an immense audience, COM
posed largely of his fellow-countrymen
and was In the native tongue Mr..
Bryn, In the course of his remarks, re-
ferred to the immigration question, and
during his tour Of the west Is making an
inquiry into the conditions OF the Nor
wegian immigrants.
From Grand Forks Mr.. Bryn went by
automobile to Devils Lake. and thence
to the Fort Totten reservation, where
he witnessed a war dance by the Indians
and some games.
Mr.. Bryn will be the guest Of Mime
apolis and st. Paul this week prior to his
departure for Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-23
Killed Frenzied Animal.
MRS. DOROTHY BECK IN COURT.
Summoned in Case of Man Charged
With Giving Minors LIQUOR.

Mrs. Dorothy Beck, the sixteen-year-old
widow of Irving Beck, whose testimony a,
the trial Of her father for killing her hus.
band year or more ago was chiefly re-
sponsible for the verdict of acquittal, ap.
peared in the Police Court yesterday t.
testify against Oliver H Tyler
Tyler was charged under the police reg
ulation making 1t misdemeanor to fur
nish intoxicants to a minor. The girl
was not required to appear on the wit
ness stand. however, as the defendan,
failed to appear for trial and forfeited
$50 collateral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-23
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

Schooner Sidonia Curley, lumber from
the Rappahannock river to e. M. Hall, at
10th street wharf; schooner Kathleen.
lumber from Curriomen to Johnson &
Wimsatt schooner A. j. Holland. lumber
from Nomini to dealers here; schooner P.
E. Smith, cord wood from Mattox creek
to L A. Clarke & Son, at 10th street
wharf; schooner NJ. A. Shea. ties and
cord wood from Aqua creek, at Alexan-
dria; sloop S. ". Woolford cord wood
from Nomini cliffs to L. A. Clarke &
Son; United States lighthouse service
steamer Maple, from a buoy overhauling
trip on the river; schooner Samuel P.
Dutton, lumber from Potomac point, at
18th street wharf; schooner Isaac Solo
mon, cord wood from a Potomac point to
Johnson Bros, 10Th street wharf: schooner
Alwilda c. Eaton lumber from Virginia
point for dealers, at 18th street; schooner
Edith Verrall, cord wood from a down
river point to the dealers here: sloop
Rena Gator. cord wood from a lower Po-
tomac point. at 18th street wharf: barges
Nanjamoy and Warwick. coal from Balti-
more. at Georgetown, in tow of tug Dixie;
schooner Beswick, at Georgetown, with
lumber for dealers; schooner Martin Wag-
ner. cord wood from Nomini creek to
Clarke & Son.
Departures.
Schooner Bessie Ford, light, for a lower
Potomac point to load back to this city;
sloop Minnie Estelle, light. for Blaki-
stones Island, to load for this city; f1attie
Faunce. light, for a lower river point, to
load back to this city; schooner Edith
Verrall. light, for Maryland point to load
cord wood or ties for the dealers here;
schooner PLUME E. Smith. light, for Mat
tox creek to load lumber or cord wood
back to this port; tug Dixie, towing
barge Mobjack gravel for Norfolk, and
barge Potomac, light, for bay point from
Georgetown; u. S. lighthouse service
steamer Maple, on a cruise; U. S. en-
gineers' tug Lieut. Alonzo Gushing on an
inspection trip down river.
Memoranda.
Barge William L. Donahue is in Upper
Machodoc creek loading railway ties for
New York: barge Brooks will arrive at
Alexandra this week to load railway ties
for a northern point; schooner A. C.
Eaton will, return to a Virginia point to
load lumber: schooner Eleanor Russell is
in Chicamuxen creek loading cord wood
for the dealers here: schooner Thomas J..
Shryock Is at a North Carolina point load
ing lumber; schooner Stdonia Curley will
return to the Rappahannock after over
hauling at Alexandria, to load lumber
back to this city; schooner Samuel Wood
is at a lower Potomac point to load cord
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-23
Sociability Run Awards.

The trophies in the Four-Leaf Glover
run of the Automobile Club
of Washington. May Is to Is. will be
awarded next Friday evening at the
clubhouse, Georgia avenue and Piney
Branch road. at s o'clock All drivers, OBJ
servers and passengers are welcome.
The presentation will be made by
Commissioner Cuno H. Rudolph, him
self a member Of the club Commits
sioners Johnston and Judson will also
be present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-23
SPEAKS IN NATIVE TONGUE.
Addresses to Norwegians in Mime
sofa by Minister From Norway.

H H Bryn. the minister from Norway
to the United States. is in Minnesota
this week. He Is making addresses in
a number Of the leading cities of that
state, which has a heavy Scandinavian
population
Mr. Bryn was the guest of the Nor
wegians of North Dakota and northern
Minnesota at Grand Forks. n. D., We'd
pesday OF last week. the occasion being
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-23
Paid the Toll.

Not many know the story Of how Gen.
Sheridan's cavalry was held up at the
hill tollgate in the little town of Win
chester by the old woman in charge.
She insisted upon toll money for every
soldier before she would let them pass.
The officers had money to pay for them
selves. but the soldiers did not. and SO
she sent her bull to the government at
Washington. OF course Uncle Sam paid
Ellen Mackubin has written up the Incl
dent charmingH for our Sunday Maya
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-23
Church Problems Discussed.

1.-The Church and Social Problems was
the subject Of an address made before
the Methodist ministers in McKendree
Church yesterday by Rev. Wilbur MALTA
lieu, pastor Of Union Methodist Church
Rev. A. H. Thompson, the president. pre-
sided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-23
MONKEY, GOING MAD,
BITES SIX PERSONS
Neighborhood Pet Believed to
Have Been Bitten by a
Rabid Dog.

YONKERS. N. Y, May 23-Rushing
wildly among children with whom he had
long been a pet, little monkey bit six
persons last Friday. The animal is be-
lieved to have been tainted with hydro
phobia- from the bite Of rabid dog killed
in the same neighborhood two weeks ago.
Two of the monkeys victims have been
sent to the Pasteur Institute. New York.
Two of them have not been found. al
though the local health department is
searching for them.
Concealed by Parents.
It is feared that their identity is being
concealed by their parents, who are of
foreign birth and do not understand the
object Of the quest for the little ones.
The monkey was gentle and friendly.
When he seemed restless and out Of sorts
last Friday afternoon Mrs. Subynsky took
him up to pet him. He turned on her saw
agely, sprang from her arms and sunk his
teeth in her cheek The monkey leaped to
window. raced down the side of the
house and made for group of children.
Killed Frenzied Animal.
While the youngsters were in panic
of pain and fright Henry Brandt, an at
tendant at the City Hospital, jumped from
his wagon. drove the monkey from the
children and when the animal tried to at
tack him the driver killed him.
When Health Officer Coons was in
formed he made a personal investigation
and caused the Subynsky and Madens
children to be sent to the Pasteur Insti-
tute. Mrs. Subynsky declined to go there
and the parents Of the Kern boy have not
given their consent to his removal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-23
WILL COMPETE.
Western Women Coming East fol
Tennis Tournament.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 22.-Miss
Hazel Hotchkiss and Miss Florence SUIT
ton announced that they will participate
teSt in Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-23
Responds to Criticism.

Il have been criticised by southern
members for not having recommended
the adjustment of any of the eastern
yards. the reason being that the docks
In the eastern yards were a necessity TO
the fleet. The eastern yards are located
at Portsmouth, Boston. New York. Phil
adelphia and Norfolk, and 1t might be
we'll to include Charleston. 1t has been
sometimes stated that not more than
three of these well equipped navy yards
are actually necessary, preserving how
ever. all the large docks for government
purposes.
When the Panama canal opens and
the fleet spends probably an equal
amount of time in each ocean. the work
for the Atlantic yards will be much re-
duced and 1t Will be more evident that
fewer will be needed. BY a proper re-
duction in navy yards. there would be a
vast saving of money in maintenance
and a realization of funds from the sale
of real estate"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-08-11

| If convert is conscientiously OPP
posed to immersion, he does not hest
tate to use the sprinkling or pouring
method of baptism.
Because of the long lapses between
! the visits Of the pastor, large part of
the ministerial duties fall upon the
Sunday school superintendent
The service begins when Supt. Shep-
pard mounts the rostrum. First is roll
call With the record before him. the
superintendent, by signs, calls off
the name of each member, and each
person present responds in the same
fashion.
The Apostles Creed is recited in
unison. The uniformity of gestures
rs not the result of careful drilling,
but comes as naturally to the worship
pers as speech to the average person.
Supt. Sheppard then delivers short
sermon, taking the Sunday school text
for the day for his. subject. He is
known as an eloquent man" by the
| members of the silent congregation
His delivery has an earnestness that
1mpresses even those who cannot un-
derstand his signs.
At times he talks" rapidly, his
facile fingers, accompanied by full
arm gestures, working with a speed
that taxes the attention of his audi
ence. Again, for the sake of greater
emphasis, the words come slowly, linz
geringly, from his finger tips, and one
may well imagine that he is an adept
in his silent art of oratory.
The eyes of the members never
wander from the speaker, since,
through their eyes alone, can they re-
ceive his message.
| At the close of the superintendent's
address the congregation Sings in
signs. Most commonly the hymn is
one familiar to all the members, as
the singing would be hindered by hold
ing books. Next, the Sunday school
classes take their places The lesson
! goes forward as in the ordinary Sun
! day school, except that the questions
/ and answers are in the sign language.
| The service closes with benediction.
Often ministers from other churches
in the city preach to the deaf mute
congregation. A young woman, who
/ married a mute and so acquired a
| thorough knowledge Of the sign Ian
| guage, stands directly behind the visit
/ ing speaker and acts as interpreter
AS fast as the words are spoken, they
! are transmitted to the deaf congro
cation by signs.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-08-11
LAFOLLETTE BOOM PLANNED
Progressive Republican League Will
lndorse Senator at Meeting in
Milwaukee This Fall.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. La Follette's
candidacy for the republican nOmina-
ton will be formally Endorsed by the
Wisconsin branch of the National Re-
publican Progressive league at a state
meeting to be held in Milwaukee dur
ing the week of the state fair, on
Sept. II to 16, or early in October.
The exact date of the meeting will
depend on Senator La Toilette, as he
will attend and address the gather
ings.
This was the principal matter de-
cided on by the executive committee
of the Republican Progressive league
of Wisconsin at meeting held in
the Office of the governor.
The executive .comElittee also de-
cided to postpone the drafting of res
olutions expressing the principles of
the organization until the Milwaukee
meeting, when they can be submit
ted to and adopted by the entire or
ganization.
The committee decided to proceed
at once with the organization of
county branches of the state league
Organizers and speakers will be sent
through the state to assist local
leaders to form county leagues and
to inspire the members with the prop
er degree Of political enthusiasm
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-08-11
STATE OFFICES IN
COMPETITIVE LIST
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION is
AUTHORIZED TO FILL MANY
POSITIONS AFTER TESTS.
EXAMINATION LIST is ISSUED
Recent Legislation Provides Large
Number of Posts to Competitive
Class-Industrial Commission Law
Swells the List.

Madison.-A list of forthcoming
civil service examinations for posi-
lions in the state employ has been is
sued by the civil service commission
One Of the main features of this an
nouncement is the extension of the
scope of competitively-filled positions
Many places once filled non-competi-
lively have been placed in the Compel
tive class. These include matrons
for state institutions.
Recent legislation has added a
large number of positions to the COM
petitive list The attaches of en-
ployment bureaus in large cities of
the state, factory inspectors and other
appointees to be named under the
industrial commission and local as
SCISSORS of incomes (of which about
fifty are to be chosen) are among the
new positions for which examinations
may be given. The question whether
such positions shall be filled Compel
1tlVely is now being considered. 1t is
desired to fill most of these Compel
1tiyely if it is possible to secure
enough properly qualified candidates.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-08-11
u. S. EMPLOYE MURDERED
Body of Henry WEIGH, Missing Sew
eral Months, Is Found in
Swamp Near Neopit.

Green Bay.-The body of Henry
WEIGH, an employee of the govern
ment, who disappeared last October,
was found in a swamp near Neopit
on the Keshena reservation. The
body was badly decomposed and iden-
titled by two checks which had been
cancelled at Chicago and Merrill.
WEIGH had evidently been murdered
and his body hidden. as bullet hole
was found in his side Search was
made shortly after his disappearance
last fall, but proved of no avail
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1911-08-11
CERTIFYLOBBYING EXPENSE
Corporations File Statement Show
ing Cost of Representing interests
Before Recent Legislature.

Madison-Hew much it cost the in
terests, organizations and individuals
to pay legislative counsel and lobby
lists during the recent session of the
legislature probably never will be
known, because many of the larger in
terests were represented by their own
regular attorneys, whose salaries for
the service does not appear in the
statements filed with the secretary of
state. However, the Importance of the
third house may be suggested in some
of the accounts now being filed accord
ing to law.
The Wisconsin & Upper Peninsula of
Michigan Brewers association certifies
to the payment of $4,S4291 in connec-
ton with the employment of agents
in connection with it's interest before
the legislature.
The Wisconsin Telephone company
paid $1,74766 to have it's interests
looked after
The Green Bay Gas & Electric COM
pany certifies to the payment of ST.
69375.
A. S. Mertz of Madison drew So a
day for 100 days as representative of
the railroad workmen's organizations
Of the state.
Other statements filed and the
amounts specified are as follows:
Pullman Car company, ST, 1895.
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance
company, $S8O65.
Wisconsin Transportation company,
$99S.O5.
Wisconsin Waterpower association,
$947.61.
Wisconsin State Hotelmen's associa-
ton, $3.50.