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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-10-14

compete with the new settlements
amid the timber When the great trees
had been exhausted on the river banks
gangs of shipwrights went mile or
two into the forests and here on the
uplands would build vessel Of 100
tons or more. mount her on strong
sledges Of timber. hitch on a team Of
200 oxen and drag It in one steady pull
over the snow to the frozen surface
Of navigable stream. Such team Of
oxen would be a quarter of mile
long, and 1t took the teamstership Of
major general to start them all at
once. 1t was called raising them"
and this work once done nothing must
stop them till the ship rested on the
ice.-Boston Globe.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-10-14


When spy was c: light and brought
before Marshal Bassompiere the mar
shall addressed him with the formula
he always used when sentencing man
to death: Brother, you or must Ger.
tainly Sbe hangedv' Next day AZ the
spy was being dragged to the gallows
he adjured his Jailers to allow him a
last interview with the marshal. as he
had something of supreme Importance
to say to him. The jailers were 30 i'm
pressed by his intense earnestness that
they begged the marshal to give him
audience.
Bring the dog inr' cried Bassom
pierre. whats your buslness7" he
asked the spy impatiently when be
was dragged in. 'Only this. my lord.
At our last interview you said either
you or must be hanged. Did you
really mean that7 It's Of supreme i'm
portance to you or me. because II you
won't be hanged must. that's ALL"
The marshal was SO tckled with the
mans humor that be ordered bis re-.
lease.-L0ndon Mail.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-10-14

I 4 strange fthxl t,,rmx u,Ir IT the
articles OF diet mnlstlg the. natives of
butch New (suii,t.n. 1t whom \. r. Il.
WOllaxtOn writers IN CUrmhiii M ''rh~
Mint Primitive l'eOple:''
THE sear'h tor fond furnishes M'tN
wl0nally some very curtWMs Ms'lies.
One ut the ms~t rrilarkMisi~ .ms'urs
when the river In nsnd brings down u
tree trunk IN Z suitable xtaws III de-
cay. A canus h vent Oul with MEN 4"
Arcurs e and tow ~ IT, lhs lMisk.
When Il has been left stranded ny tisa'
falling water the people nsem. woun,ss
and children come ont and swarQ
around II like .hees alout \ hspisey lhe.
and you wonder what they rsu In dr.
Ing. When you ~ cIOse you iind tlsse
M,me are splitting Mp the tg WIN
their stone axea. ma Others are rsse1
ting up the fraxmeMts with sharln.lsssl!
shells IN the sanle way that their an.
csstora--and prrhmIM 0mrx, ton din
centuries- ngu. The objects Of their
search arr the large white larvae 1t \
beetle. about the size OF = mau'S
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-10-14

Marie Anteinette's Prison Fare.
An Interesting document has been
published-the bill Of the caterers who
supplied Marie Aptoinette's needs in
prison. They boarded her. It seems. for
ssventy.four days at 10 francs a day.
Owing her for that sum coffee for
breakfast and for dinner soup. boiled
beef. fowl and dessert or, az an coca.
slonal alternative. duck and pastry.
For f0rty-0ue days she had her maid
with her. and the maid was boarded
tor B francs q day. Beds. mattresses
and bed linen had to be hired. and the
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-10-14
aeman Macon. and Their reels.

The excavations at r0ihpeil and Her.
culaneum have unearthed mAxOns
tools much resembling those In use
today and demonstrated the freer mae
Of large tiles. the employment Of iron
to tie together i,rtrk aud stone work
and the ,xp VI kind ~ concrete OF
which lime WAS the binding medium
and finely broken trick n favorite ma.
teriai The dome of the Pantheon.
hulIt In the tsst century Ut the Chris
nan era. still testiitt~ 70 the enduring
nature OF concrete smClStxtr,WtMre NJ
i,eit in.,ind with time aud MT With &c
ment. Charles Winslow Hail IN NJ
tlOnai Magazine
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-10-14

The Pasoda on the Balanced Rock.
One of the curious sights Of Burma
IL huge bowlder on Kelasa heights
that rests In delicate poise ON the very
brink of a rounded cliff. So unstable
is the equilibrium that the rock trem
bles in the wind Very naturally this
odd freak has attracted the attention
Of the superstitious natives. who look
upon II as u miraculous work Of the
gods. They believe that the rock r.
held In place by hair Of Buddha
Hence they have clambered to the top
of the rock and built there a pagoda
which is about twenty-five feet In
height Should the bowlder ever fall.
as is quite likely to happen. and dash
to death handful Of w0rshipers the
blind faith Of the devout people would
not be shaken. for in the catastrophe.
no doubt. they would see but mani.
Hesitation Of divine wrath at some nm
conscious sin Of commission or omis.
sion.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-10-14
GLORIOUS NEWS

comes from DR.. J. 7. Curtiss, DWIGHT,
Kan. He writes: II not only have
cured bad cases Of eczema In my pa
tients with Electric Bitters, but also
cured myself by them OF the .same
disease. ! feel sure they viii bone
fit any case Of eczema" This shovs
what Thousands have proved. that
Electric BitterS 10 most effective
blood purifier. it, an excellent re-
medy for eczema. letter. salt rheum,
ulcers. boils and running sores. It
stimulates liver. kidneys and bowels.
expels poisons. helps digestion, builds
up the strength. Price 6OcentD Sat
fsfaction guaranteed BY al Drug
gists. (Sl
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-10-14

cnarge Tor these was "a francs. while
the hire Of bath amounted to no less
than 60 francs The washing bill. how
ever, was only % francs. and the loan
Of books. at franc book. came to
not more than 18 francs. The principal
other item was 3 francs for a bottle of
dentifrice. and the total Of the bill,
which the nation had to pay was 1.407
francs-a little over E56.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-10-14

A hOmeSte,itler received frulD the d.
partment Of agriculture n quantity ~
dwarf milo maize sppd. Will, u ruqus's'
to plant It and report the rs-xuli Her.
IN his report MT Sst'rpiMry: lh,n,
Sir i planit your dwMrf 'tinixe. nMl II
did 0ne. II was the dwMrftssi mnixs' !
ever INV lsMt the jack rabbits ate u
40 fnxt ~ II got rive i'leas~ send IN
other ,Ut Of sss'd and send along n lot
~ dwarf jack rnbbits TO match the
maize"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-10-14

When Ships Were Built In the Woods.
In colonial days the shipping for our
home trade and for sale abroad was
built chiefly In the district Of Maine
and in New Hampshire. These two
colonies built rather more than one
half the entire American tonnage in
the days Immediately preceding the
Revolution. The older ports could not
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-10-14
ousli6ss.

0UoJtN00.
Baron Ton have called to ssx'ure the
position 1T porter, Applicant Ye~
cir. RarOn WIS there mot ~pn,~ uim
10 the antersn,m m yOW came int A.
pllcant- There wMs. xir There WIS u
man with u hill against yOm Herr
Baron. but thew isim out iFliexpmd.
batter :
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-10-14

afraid?" said the chairman. somewhat
piqued. You bet your life I'm afraid"
said the cOllegian. '"That fellow yom
picked for my opponent sits at my tn.
Bile. and at dinner last night be leaned
over to me and said. What's this
thing 'demltasae" zee on the
menur knew right away that he
was q rough guy who had lived all
bis life 10 the open. II you want me
to 6ght you've got to 6nd man that
knows q deinitasse when be sees 4 :"
New York Tribune.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-10-14

A young and husky college man who
was travelling on a steamer across the
Atlantic was asked to box 1--WE rounds
with an equally husky chap. who was
Z fellow passenger. as part OF series
Of athletic games which were to he
held for the amusement OF the passen-
gers. Next day the young man came
to the chairman Of the sports commit.
tee and asked that bis name be With.
drawn. whats the matter? Are You
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-10-14

Modern Job Printsne q lae1esase
Iricss. Absrdssa Printing O.. gAaoe
5401.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-10-14

Politeness Il coin destined to enrich
those who give II away.
The Secret Out.
why are taxes 40 high this Year,
demanded the indignant citizen.
"Will you consider It confidential II
tell you whyr' whispered the clerk
In the county treasurer's ONCE.
Eyes. SIR
I'VE need the money" - Chicago
Tribune.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-10-14

It 70 cheaper to buy I purse than
to lose your loose change. Uyane
Drug GO. have : nice new lot Of u
kind that sell. RI
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-10-14

thumb. have seen natives eat them
just a they cut them out of the wood.
bot usually they roast them In the fire
and consider them q great delicacy."
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-10-14
MRS. STEPHEN b. AYREs.

Woman National Democratic
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-10-14

Ethei-Maud was talking about you
before you came in. What do you
think she said7 Gussie - Really l
haven't an idea! Ethel-G0od guessl
That's lust what she did say.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-21
THREE ARE SHOT;
ONE MAY NOT LIVE
FARMER AND .sTEPsON Engage
IN Duel FOLLOWING QUAR-
aa4, ABOUT Land

tSnecfal 10 Tho Richmond Nirgli1'.'
ABINGDON. VA. May ae.---f Oh
lowing a quarrel about land trans
action. II ], Grubb. farmer iVshg
three miles Tram Abingdon. was shos
AVE- times today by his stepson,
George w. Gruhb. George 5Tuou
wtfa was wounded in the shooting
George Grub himself Is snol anu
lies tonight Ia the Abingdon hospita'
ifs VIII ~ sl ~ So . t'
The two tr,ea hs.ee had tratnie s<A'
eral times. This morning the snoet-
ing began. after particularly nos
quarrel. in which epithets were hnrieo
back and forth.
II Is not KNOWS vino fired the bull
LEI that struck Mrs. Grubb. IT ~
thought she vas shot through acci-
dent.
The Gruhbs are prosperous farm
people, but are known TO be not teht-
pered. Both OF the two men are
considered dangerous when aroused
They are quick TO take nftense and
hsrbor a grudge long time.
The elder Grubb was too danger
ously hurt to be brought TO the hos
pital here and was given medical
attention nj home He may recover
but PHYSICIANS say he stands little
chance,
No move viii be made to arrest
either of the participants until they
are we'll enough to be placed In jail.
One report has 1t that Mrs. Grub
was wounded when she rushed be-
tween the two men to separate Them,
This. however, could not be verb
II
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-21
Col. Robert White Delivers
an Address Relating His
tory of Movement Tor
Building
BLUES BAND LEADS
MARCHING COLUMN
Battle Abbey Property is to
Cost Sis 200 Out 0! Fund
That Exceeds Two Hun
dred Thousand

Within the shadow of the old Sol
diers' home and In the presence o.
scores of people. the cornerstone OF
the famous Confederate Memorial
institute. or Battle Abbey was
formally laid late yesterday Afternoon
arnld rhe singing OF My County It's
of Thee with military band accc!n-
paniment.
Ry a rare coincidence, Coionel
Robert white, chairman OF the exc
rurive comnlitte OF the Confederate
Memorial ASSOCIATION. chief oratoF at
the ceremonies. Is the only living
mcmter of The original com1-s'ites
named seevnteen years ago, when
charles Roadway Rous. at the DAT
las reunion, offered 100000 for the
"Rattle Abbey upon condition thai
the South subscribe Il fund II equal
amount.
Lieutenant Governor J. TAILOR Ell
tyson presided at the ceremonies.
Marcf, In Two Columns.
A few moments pact O'CLOCK a
column, led py the battalion band ct
the Richmond Light Infantry Blues.
turned into the boulevard, moving
south. The band WAS followed by st.
Andrews commandery. acting as an
escort, and then came the membets
Richmond lodge, No. 10, Worshipfui
Master w. r. Shelton and members
OF the Cxiife,ieraT. Memorial associa-
tion. 4 iais, column was met by an
7Confiruad on Second page.J
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-21
CRUMP UPHOLDS
ACTION Of SOl0NS
Richmond Jurist Rules Courts
Can't Interfere With Leg
islative Process
PEOPLE MAY AGAIN
VOTE ON AMENDMENTS
----
City Revenue Commissioners
and Treasures Win Fight
Involving Term OF
Office

"I am OF the opinion that the in
junction prayed for should not be
awarded In this case. because to do so
would be Interfering with the process
OF legislative constitution making, and
would DO using the authority OF the
judiciary department to prevent the
holding OF an election.
In these words. Judge Beverley L.
Cruinp, of the law and equity court,
in an opinion rendered yesterday, up
held the action of the last Virginia
legislature In passing an act resub-
hitting TO the voters OF Virginia the
question whether city treasurers and
city revenue commissioners shall BIO
allotsNl to succeed themselves In Of
flee.
Judge Crump takes the view that
Ii IL not within the province Of a.
court of equity. or, In fact. any tri-
bunal OF the judiciary department or
government. TO interfere with the pro-
cess of legislation. 1t Is regarded as
highly probable that the case VIII be
taken to the State court OF appeals
Fred W. Harper, who argued the case
for the complainant. James A. Scott.
Of Lynchburg. Is a we'll known attor-
ney OF that city and g nephew OF the
late Senator Daniel.
la his petition. filed some weeks
ago with the secretary OF the COM
snonwealth, Mr.. Scott prayed that that
official might be prevented from send
Ing out copies of the act in question
TO the various officials throughout the
state preliminary to holding another
election. This ls the petition denied
by Judge crunIp.
Ii was contended by the complain
tConttnued on second pagef
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-21

Favorite song and daughters or
Richmond and this STATE OF Virginia
are being acclaimed as Just the ones
to go TO Europe and New York and
Atlantic city as guests OF the Rich
mond Nirginian.
Friends are pressing forward with
the names Of those they want TO win.
Scores of people aae discussing the
situation with the tour managers In
The yirginian once Telephones are
active, communicative !. Information
concerning this paner's Imitation to
those who want 10 see the world.
Those who have formally entered
the race Say nothing more attractive
could be offered. They realize the
old world tour IL wonderful prize,
that will be given the most success
full eight. while the New York and
Atlantic City tour offers an estraor-
einary opportunity for pleasure anu
educafion hat will be given those who
fall short OF .he capital prize. me
arrangement which the highest Will
ner in the contest ,~ay invite chap
eron or COMPANION. TO accept Ine
Richmond yircinian's hospitality 10
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-21
PREDES1|NAT|ON
NOT THEIR CREED
THE pREssvTEHiANs DECLARE
WRONG CONSTRUCTION is PUT
ON CONFESSION OF FAITH.
WILL MAKE REVISION
DtscLAlM BELIEF ALSO IN m
FAINT OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
sIvEs WIN SIGNAL VIC
TORY AT BRISTOL.
WILL MAKE REVISION

BRISTOL. TENN. May 20.--The
progressives led by DR.. James /.
Vance. OF Nashville. formerly of New
ark. *. j., won over the conservatives
In the general assembly OF the Pres
hvterian Church IN the south to-day
on a resolution to prepare brief pop
uiar statement OF the doctrines of
the Church in order to overcome the
prejudice against it because of the
arguments mado by It's opponents that
it's confession teaches. infant damna-
ton. and the predestinatton Of souls
to hell.
The request for this came from the
nsssss ananies and NJ frasme the ;spreshss.z.
teries. some OF which urged new
confession.
The progressiyes won by a vote of
ss to 50, practically the vote by which
they elected Or. Thomas S. Ciyce. OF
Texas, as moderator over DIR. r. G.
Reed, OF South Carolina.
Committee Named.
This action and the passage of ii
resolution to appoint "a committee to
confer with the United Presbyterian
Church on the subject OF a union with
that organization; the report of the
committee on church societies recon-
mending the appointment of woman
secretary; the consideration of a pro-
posed amendment to the elect infant
clause OF the confession OF faith to
be submitted to the presbyteries, and
the adoption Of minority report OF
the committee on marriage and d.
yorce, refusing to submit to the pres
byterfes the matter OF q revision of
n On
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-21
TEN Of SIXTEEN
jURYMEN CHOSEN
xENiRE or i23 MEN Is EXHAUSTED
FIRST DAY OF CLAUDE
ALIENS TRIAL.
ANOTHER SUMMON SEQ
---------~---
MANY DEVELOP CASES OF DEAF
NESS WHEN CALLED UPON TO
SERVE IN CASE TO BIZ
TRIED THIS WEEK.
ANOTHER SUMMONSED

Especial to The Richmond Nirginian-e
wYTHEyIII4E. VA, May 2e,---A
venire OF Is3 men yielded ten in the
jury box today in the case OF Claude
Allen, second OF the actors in the
Hillsviile courthouse tragedy to be
placed on trial. A new yenire Was Or
dered TO be summoned tomorrow.
Then, it Is thought the six remaining
talesmen TO complete the Nenlre or
sixteen. from which the defense Will
strike off four. win be completed. The
defense entered exception to four OF
those chosen to-day
Following are the names OF the
ten selected and their occupations:
H. r.. DIX. miller.
j. b, Williams, farmer.
{. +, Neff. brickmasoa.
NJ. S. Lite. farmer.
John w. Martin, farmer.
Miller Copenhaver. farmer
A. Y. Dixon. farmer.
r. c. Huddle. merchant
s. O. Fisher. farmer.
W. z. Jonas. farmer,
Il. P. Scott was tentatively accepted,
out was later excused, following aTgs~
merits by the defense. Mr.. Scott said
ha had formed an opinion in regard
to Floyd Alien. The defense argued
this would naturally influence him
as regarded the other cases, though
the veniremen had maintained that
1t would not.
Seven Selected in Morning.
Citations were shown the court. and
Just before adjournment the tentative
he o.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-21
BAPT|STS TAKE A
RAP At PRESIDENT
rae SHOWS DECIDED INCLINATION
TO FAVOR CATHOLICISM.
THEY THINK
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
MIG UNCONVENTIONAL UNIVERSITY
WILL DE BUTLT NEAR ST. Pc
rrpsauae WHEN FUNDS
ARE RAISED.
RE SOLUTIONS ADOPTED

,c,ny.,nl "a The Richmond Ntrginian. ~
OKLAHOMA CITY. okla, May
1bs southern Baptist 'onsens.o To-
aay took q shot at Prestdeht i@i' :"
,,,o indian schools thers have s'~esi
.aachers who are Cathoiic. Insy AYE
,,..an wearing their ecclesiasiicai hao.
in Tire Indian commissioner issuu4
on order that under, the AHfefiea's
doctrine OF separate churen
state this was not raght anu ~
habits must be put on Presiaen.
scout six months ago suspenueu W.
order and The habits are sur IN.
No mention was made of THIS oul
a. ,,s. .eel, understood that this haf
..,ras .,,,t ths resolution Introduce
,,y - e .. wallace, OF Maryland. II
ssrr.sse,, rhe conviction OF the G.
!. I, III II ~ 4ha. iii a1is sfS's
,srrf,.d by public fantis no -asf's'a.
,yarh ar symbol OF any religious sect
should be worn.
Numerous speeches we're made, the
r,s, ef them being that no rengious
sect should be allowed 10 prome'o
NE own interests at the public eA-
@ Think Taft Weak.
Th. idea OF the convention was thar
Mr. Taft was weak along the ana
al a separation between the church
ard the state. go.
j. r. Daley. OF Texas. BAPTIST
PREACHER. who was once Catholic
priest said Baptists wanted no spe-
cial favors.
He said 1t was announced intention
OF the Catholics to take this country
FOR the Pope. Eaptists were trying
TO take the country for Christ We
must face the issre and stand againrt
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-21

beet SUGAR companies II Colorado. and
elsewhere IN the West. The letters
also revealed that Hayemeyer favored
the closing OF many Of these plants
after they had been secured. with ths
Understanding that their stockholdarA
should receive the usual dNiuenos
vs-ht along. as though the factories
were running full capacity.
Mr.. Morey gave the names Of more
than dozen beet sugar plants IN the
West that are now integral parts OF
the Great Western SUGAR company.
which seems to- constitute that con-
cern trust within the meaning
the statute, as this government -
se<kinr 70 apply It to the old Have
meyer, concern. He said that the price
being paid at present for beta Was
1E.kD. ~ AGAINST x4.E0 last. rear, and
that producers realized about sixty.
soitAza an acre IT tbs uressnt rate. q
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-21
START TRIAL At
HENDERS0Nv|LLE
THREE JURYMEN ARE ACCEPTED
BY both SIDES IN MYRTLE
HAWKINS CASE

FlENDERSONVILL y. c, May
90 But ii5tle Roadway was made
toduy IN securing Jury in the MSr,ie
Hawkins case ana yet that little was
more than many anticipated the FIRST
day When court adjourned this eve
ming at : o'clock OF the 500 venire-
men summoned, 90 had been exam
ined and three men were in the jury
box.
= sscfssS~ sssS Easss' &kisNssa sksssS sss ta &ts~
t-eeissti nine sits twenty eigtit per-
cmpfors' chailege and the defense taa
of the iel they are entitled to.
In calling over the list of witnesses
the State named so and the defense.
so.
4 great crowd is assembling and the
trial will be lengthy.
The best speaker on the stump OF
in the courtroom In the State, since
Governor Aycoek Is dead. has bee.
engaged by the defense and win de-
iisre one OF tho closing addresses to
the jury. He is ex-Congressman Set
tie, of Ashevilie.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-21

which has a speed greater by six knots
IL, III u Texa and As---,
with eight fourteen-inch guns. Mr..
Mevc- also stated that the Information
at the department wss that Japan was
about to complete three other battle
cruisers equal to the one launched
yesterday.
The facts. according to these devel-
opments. are that Japan Will have
afloat by the completion OF the TexaA
and New York four new battle cruisers
equal to dreadnaughss. The Japanese
squadron Of four powerful ships will
have a combined battery OF thIrty-twN.
fDur-fnch guns. as against the twenty
fourinch gums of the Texas, and New
York.
Secretary Meyer said today:
ut would appear to be absolutely
necessary that II we propose ia keen
our place We mtist haze the programs
thar are suereste,i b. see dspartsnexts
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-21
MUST HAVE BATTLESHIPS TO
KEEP PACE WITH JAPANESE
Secretary Meyer Sees Significance in Launching of Dread
naught by Orentals Within Few Hours After New
Texas is Christened at Newport News

WASHINGTON. May 2o.--The Sec
rotary OF the navy presented the bat
tfeship question, at the navy depart
ment today. from an entirely new ana
startling standpoint. Mr.. Meyer, foi
the first time specifically drew atten-
tioH to the activities or Japan in forg-
ing ahead among the naval nations Of
the world.
Secretary Meyer has refrained from
speaking Of Japan's ambitions al
though 1t has always pecn understood
at the navy department that Japar.
was the nation In mind when the de-
partment urged an adequate naval
construction program Fer ttise- Hnttuu
States.
Mr.. Meyer said today That Ii was
worthy OF more than passing remark,
thatga few hours after the launching
or the Texas ~ Newport News. Ii was
announced that Japan HAD launched II.
an Engitsh shirvard = BATTLE cruiser.