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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1913-09-10
TO FIX BOUNDARY LINE.
MARYLAND and Virginia Legislative
Committees to Confer.

A joint committee of the Senate
and House of Delegates of Maryland
left here last night on the steamer
McLane, of the State Fishery Force,
for the Potomac River, whers it will
meet similar committee of the vir-
GINA legislature to confer over joint
legislation to fix the boundary line
between the two states in that river.
The Maryland committee men are
Senators Benson, Wilkinson and
Trere, Delegates Phillips, Dawkins,
Hancock and Hargate. Capt. S. S.
Yates, OF the Revenue Service, ard
Engineer Swepson Earle, of the
Shellfish Commission, accompanied
the party.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1913-09-10
Commissioners WaltoD's Fine Showing.

The friends OF County Commission
er James A. Walton are congratula-
ting him upon the great showing he
made in Mondays primaries. The
total votes cast for Commissioner
Walton in this city was 566 and for
his opponent, Mr.. Frank Stronger,
ESQ. His hume ward, the Second,
stood by him nobly and rolled up a
vote of 221 against 80 for the Pro-
gressive candidate.
Commissioner Walton and Mr.
Stronger are the best of friends
and their campaign against Que
another was without feeling. One
of the first persons to congratulate
Commissioner Walton was Mr..
Stronger.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1913-09-10

For the third time this season,
baseball teams Of the Naval Academy
Plehes and the Magnolia Athletic
Club lined up on the Academy dia.
mond this afternoon.
The teams were on edge for the
battle, owing to the fact that each
won one of the previous games.
Early in the summer the Plebes de.
fested the Baltimoreans by a de-
cisive scors. About three weeks
ago the Magnolias reversed the order
of things. though their victory was
by the narrow margin of one run.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1913-09-10

Manager Rosenberg, OF the Lyric,
promises three good reels Of pictures
tonight at the popular Markst Square
movies. A great twe-rsel feature
will be shown of q splendid drama
with the leading players, and two
other single reel pictures, which are
excellent. = Don't miss the Lyric to-
night.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1913-09-10
P. O. S. Of A. Dance.

A successful dance WAS given at
the City Assembly Rooms last night
by Camp So. of the Patriotic Order
Sons Of America. Music was fur
nished by Professor Schreyer's or
chestra. There was not a large
crowd present, but the dance was
very enjoyable, and reflects credit
upon the committee of arrangements,
Of which w. E. Miller was chairman
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1913-09-10

Miss Jennie Palmer Richardson, a
graduate of the Annapolis High
School, and graduate In art of the
Maryland Institute of Art and De-
sign, Baltimore, where che took high
honors, will open her studio about
October in the Advertiser-Republi-
can Building. She will have classes
in pencil, charcoal and painting on
Thursdays and Saturdays.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1913-09-10

The following letters remain un-
calIsi for in the city postoffice:
Mems List Bernard Brashears.
A. A. Mcustin.
Women's List-Miss Mary e.
Hardy, Miss Fannie LeGate, Mrs.
Manth Minnich, G. 7. Williams,
Miss Mamie tapney, Mrs. A. P.
Schuch, Mrs Geo. Robert Tagert.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1913-09-10
DOWN THE BAY
And West River Excursion, Satur-
day. September 18th

Big steamer Louise, will leave
Annapolis at 100 P. M. One hour
at West River for fun. Oyster
feast, Watermelon party and Ok
Cart ride.
Plenty of room on the big boat.
Returning at 6 p. M. Come go
with us. Tickets. 25cts.
50 at COLCHESTER co.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1913-09-10
On The Sick List.

Col. A. Mcintosh, president of
the Eastern Shore Development
Steamship Company, and also of the
Chamber of Commerce, is confined to
his, apartments at CarveI Hall by i'll
ness
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1913-09-10

1.-THE play is powerful'-Times.
'Gripping and interesting - Herald
"a mastery play''-Tribune.
Succession of dramatic wallops'
Telegraph
stirring drama - Evening Mail.
Seasons BIG success" journal.
Tense, grim, powerful"-'ilobe.
Element of suspense"--Sun.
Fine acting constantly Telegram.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1913-09-10
u FOR SALE Il

HOUSE AND LOT on Severn Avenue. the
cheapest place IN Eastport. Store adtoin-
ing House Lot 00xl25 feet. House 6-rooms
Large attic. brick cellar. large summer kit
chen, 0ut-houses. spring water. Apples,
pears, peaches, cherries. grapes Apply At
NOVELTY STORE. Eastport Price way
down. -SE. 2 nsom
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1913-09-10

BEST of Walters plays" Tribune.
Electrified audience Inter Ocean.
"Forc BILE, sincere Record Herald.
"Speeehes that thIill-EXaminer.
"Stupendous play"-American.
"Superbly Played" Daily News.
"Strongest ever acted Post.
Every part good "--JOumal,
Most talked OF play today
Examiner
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-09
RIDERS WHO PAY
! FINES WELCOME
Kelsey Expects Many Bike
"0ntlaws" Will Return to
Fold Tomorrow.
N. c. A. APPROVES ACTION

The racing board of the National
Cycling Association has approved the
fines placed on the OUTLAW" Motor
drome professionals by the "regulars''
at meeting held yesterday morning.
and r. F. Kelsey. the chairman of
the board, stated this morning that
any of the outlaws who pay their
fines can ride in the races at the
Velodrome tomorrow. AS the ma
jority of the outlaws have signifled
their intention of paying their fines
and getting back in the fold a mum
Der will, no doubt. be seen In tho
meet tomorrow at the old track.
The aggregate fines placed on the
outlaws amounts to a trifle under
$1,000. All of the riders who received
over 800 in bonuses will have to pay
a fine of % per cent. of that bonus.
Those who received less than 500 and
those who did not get any bonus
money Will have to pay fine of $25.
this being the minimum fine.
The Australian outlaws" Bob
Spears. Frank Cory and Reggie Nc
Namara, stated yesterday that 1t was
worth all of their bonus money 20
gain reinstatement, and they will
probably be among the first to square
themselves. The fines will have TO
be paid to the chairman of the N.
G. A. and he will, in turn, pay over TO
the riders union a percentage of the
total.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-09
GOLF STARS. FAIL
TO SEND ENTRIES
Salisbury Tournament List
Shows Absence of Many
Prominent PLAYERS.
TRAVERS WON'T START

The entries for the Salisbury tour
nament next Wednesday and Thurs
day. announced last night by Freder-
lex H. Thomas. of Morris county. sec
rotary of the Metropolitan Golf As
ISOLATION, show an absence OF many
celebrities. Neither Jerome p. Ira
vers. the national amateur champion;
Gilbert Nichols. q former open cham
pion. nor Thomas L. Mcnamara, OF
Boston, who won the professional
title at Apawamis last year, are en-
tered. The pairings and starting
times follow:
9:0o-J. c. Ferguson. Spring Lake,
and Joe Mitchell. Upper Mont
clair.
9:05-James Maiden, Nassau. and
John Hobens, Englewood.
9:10-George Low, Baltusrol, and
Alex. Smith. Wykagyl.
9:15-J. T. Wicks, Haworth, and j.
Beckett, Baltusrol.
9:20-Max H. Behr, Morris County
and Dave Hunter Essex
County.
e:25-J. r. Thompson. Philadelphia
Country, and Nick Demnae.
$780,. r. Inglis. Fairview, and ].
Devereux Lord, Forest Park.
9:s5-George Mclean. Dunwoodie.
and ]. A. Stillman, National
9:40-Fred Mcleod. Columbia. and
George Sparkling, Brooklawn.
9:45-McDonald Smith. Wykagyl. and
Dave Ogilvie. Morris County.
9;5o-Jack jolly, Newark. and r. NJ,
Thompson, Glen Ridge.
9:55-John Downing, Scarsdale. and
George Pearson, Roekaway
Country.
10:00-Channing Ford. Yountakah,
and William Collins, Oakland.
10:o5-F. H. Belwood. Garden City,
and C. ]. Sullivan. Baltusrol.
10:10-John ]. McDermott, Jersey
City, and Herbert Strong. In
wood.
1O:15-Hugh CLASSIFY, Yonkers, and
Benjamin Battell. Flushing.
1O:20-Harry Oyery. Ocean c. C. and
III. II. Beckett, Washington
10:25-Isaac Mackle, Fox Hills. and
George t. Sayers, Merton.
i0:3o-H. Martin, Quogue F. c., and
William Entwhistle, New
Brunswick.
10:25--J. r. Langlands (unattached),
and E. w. Lucas, Garden City
10:4O-Bayard Beebe, Long Branch,
and Leonard Bliss, Sleepy Hol-
low.
10:45-George Sargent, Chevy Chase.
and Robert Dow, Monroe.
1O;50-John Hagen, Salisbury. and Joe
Sylvester Van Cortlandt.
10:55-Cyril Strong. Sharon. and H. G.
Hagham, North Jersey.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-09
AND INMAN
WIN TENNIS TITLE
Former National Champion and
Partner Defeat VOshell
and Baggs.
OTHER MATCH RESULTS

NEW YORK. Aug. Or. d. Little
and f. G. Inman won the New York
State lawn tennis doubles champion
ship Yesterday on the turf courts of
the Crescent A. c., at Bay Ridge. In
the final of this event the former ma
tional champion and his partner de-
feated S. II. Voshell and f. C. Baggs
at 6--1, Go, rs The point totals
were, respectively, 90 to e..
EAST PROVIDENCE, r. T., Aug. o.
j. ID. Il. Jones and Stanley Hem
shaw, of Providence. retained the
State lawn tennis championship in
doubles here yesterday by defeating
e. I'll. Whitney. captain of the Har-
ward team and Rhode Island singles
title-holder, and II. A. MacKinney. of
Providence, at the Agawam Hunt.
The score was 6-3, 60, So.
NORFOLK. Conn, Aug. BY de-
feating Fred Watrous, the former
Yale star, in the semi-finals in the
singles yesterday, Robert Leroy, of
New York, twice winner of the
Bridgeman tennis cup. will meet for
the trophy today the winner of the
match between A. II. Man, jr., the
Yale captain, and w. Pate, of New
York. The scores We're Ga, rs, 6--3.
The championship in the doubles was
decided yesterday afternoon, when l..
Coffin, of New York, and A. II. Man,
jr., OF Yale, defeated Robert Leroy,
of New York. and c. Z. Bacon, the
Wesleyan star, Ga, Ga, Cd.
NEWPORT, r. l., Aug. "A mems
doubles tennis tournament for prizes
offered by Maurice Roche began at
the Casino yesterday. In the first
round Leonard M. Thomas and Vim
cent Astor defeated u. C. Josephs
and c. S. Beck, Sc. 3--6, Ga. and
G. NJ. Rushmore and Francis Roche
defeated IL. V. b. Darlington and An
drew Robson, 6-1, 60. In the Sec
ond round match Baron Horst Won
Lersner and +. Il. Dixon defeated
Baron Kurt Won Lersner and b.
Yonine. 6-S, 81, ca.
BAR HARBOR. Me-, Aug. 9.-Four
Philadelphians. Edgar Scott, Stanley
Mortimer, Emlen Newbold and Rich
ard Harte, jr., faced the net at the
semi-finals of the Maine champion
ship series in singles, and left Mr..
Scott and Mr.. Harte, the title-hold-
ers, to play off the finals this morn
ing.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-09

Is showing that he has an eye to
business and considerable good judg-
ment. Never much OF hitter, Welsh
couldn't put Richie out in a week,
and as to cleverness. Willie undoubt-
edly believes he can take care of
himself IN that respect. Richie will
never be a very popular champion
For new bird he is singing too
many boastful songs. The best thing
he has done since winning his title
is to beat Joe Rivers, whom every
body says quit cold when he had
matters very much his own way.
With all the pretty good lightweights
looking for fight, it would seem as
IL Ritchie picked out about the easiest
one to do business with. He might
have given Tommy Murphy a show
or talked business with Leach Cross.
But. no: our great American light
weight champion takes on the rather
played-out English boxer instead.
O.
Harry Smith, the Tigers leader.
never gives up. He was very anxious
for George Bell to win his game yes
terday, and. with the score to 0
against them in the sixth inning, he
said that his boys would carry the
day. When victory came in the ninth
Smith was the happiest man on the
field. He is the right kind of a
leader, and he has made good be-
cause he is a CANISTER and never quits.
O.
The Montreal team, which is now
here for a series. shows lot of snap
and much brilliancy in its games. 1t
is fifth in the race. but that is not
always positive evidence a clubs
standing is where is belongs. The
Royals have played excellent base
ball here-much better, in fact, than
some of the clubs that are showing
them the way in the league race
Montreal gave the Newarks a hard
battle yesterday, and the Canadians
will be at us again today TWO
games are scheduled for tomorrow
which should mean big crowd al
the ball park. For a likely pennant-
winner, the attendance has not beer
at all up to expectations.
@
II, as a dispatch says. the New
York Giants are fighting among
themselves, the National League
pennant race isn't over. by any
means. A wire from Cincinnati ha.
it that Manager McGraw has go
himself 'in bad with the players
because of the Otis Crandall deal
and that the little Napoleon" ant
five of his men became entangled IL
battle Thursday night. 1t doesn'
take much TO disrupt a baseball
team, and almost sure pennants ar,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-09
|DUD|E ARCHIBALD
CAPTURES TRO7
Millionaire Owner Drives Mare
to Victory in Free-for-
All Event.

KALAMAZOO, Mich, Aug. o.
Dude Archdale, driven by Frank G..
Jones, her millionaire owner, won the
of the Grand Circuit meeting yes
terday. The Geers stable also started
Anvil, but he broke early and was
tagged.
Braden Direct, favorite for the
free-for-all pace, took the second and
third heats after breaking in the
first. Longworth B. made his debut
in this class, and pressed Braden
Direct hard each time after winning
the first tilt. The summaries:
Free-for-All Glass, Trotting; Two in
Three; Purse, $1,000.
Dude Archdale, blk. M, by Arch
dale OF. G. Jones) .................... I
Ross B., b. &. Oonahue) ...........2 2
Ruth, McGregor. ch. m. (Murphy)... 3
Anvil, o; n. oSeers)........... dis
Free-for-All Glass. Pacing; Two in Three
Purse, $1,000
Braden Direct blk. h., by Baron
Lo 1'gsee th1 g., g. T. 5Murphyj....
Vernon Mckinney, b. b. IF. G.
Jonesl ....,o..;............... dis
217 Class, Trotting; Three in Five; Purse,
Baron Delray br. b. by Baron
wilkes tRodney) ...,.........3 l
Lulu Worthy, b. m. (Cox).... 2 4 8
RF;apanllo 9,s br. h. fHccdges}...... I 2 2
Best time, 2:11A.
2:N Glass, Pacing: Two in Three; Purse,
$1,000
Foot Prince, oh. h., by Pulaski .
Warner Hall. b. h. q. q. Benyon)...
Eddie billiard, ch. h. (Snow). 3
Arlene, b. m. Cox. Acknowledgement.
| Nelly Temple also started. Best time,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-09
BAND CONCERT

Branch Brook Park.
Sunday afternoon, August TO- 1913,
$3.50 to $3.50.
Sunderhaft's Band.
Director. Mart King)
star Spangled Banner
Overture, Fest" .Iseutner
Selection. "Sweethearts" -. Herbert
Serenade, For Flute and Horn
It'll
Fantasia, my Old Kentucky Home"
Dalbey
Clarinet solo, Tulsa Di Montfort"
Bergson
Mr.. A. Schmidt.
Selection, Germans Before Paris"
Trenckler
Fantasia. IAN American Abroad"
Bratton
Selection, "Torchlight Dance" $50.
Meyerbeer
columbia. the Gem of the Ocean"
During the concert Mr.. William
Redmond will sing THE Song That
Reached My Heart" by Julian Jor-
dan. and THE Door of Hope" by
Ernest Ball. -.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-09

AUSTRALIAN CYCLlST IS
FIRST IN MATCH RACE

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Aug. o.
Gordon Walker, of Australia. cap
tured the half-mile international
match here last night Floyd Krebs
was second, Alessio Stefani third and
Lloyd Thomas fourth. Krebs and
Walker, in an attempt to break a tie
for honors, rode a dead heat. On the
next try, however. the Australian won
by half a wheel length.
Rudolphe, of France, was first in
the fifteen mile motorpaced race,
Charley Stein leading him home,
Grassy Ryan, paced by Charley Tur-
Vile, was second. while Norman Han
sen, paced by Hunter finished third
The time was "a minutes 1915 Sec
onds
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-09

animation and il you are successful
in passing same, even before Vol
have been graduated, you can ente
college. The term in the evening higl
schools of this city begins Septembe
90. For detailed information on THU
subject apply at the Board of Edu
cation, City Hall.
G
]. p. NJ:
Are there any lodges that have {
sick benefit all over the country, sucl
| as the Ellxs and Foresters? What !!
the initiation fee for these two socie
ties? w. K.
Practically all the more generally
known fraternal societies, such al
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Loyal Or
der of Moose, Independent Order OF
Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias. etc
The initiation fee of the Elks varies
in different cities, ranging from $2E
/ upward. The Foresters' fee is usually
| $40. James McCance is secretary OF
Progressive Lodge of Foresters, which
meets the second and fourth Wednes-
days of each month at lob Market
| street. Daniel It. Gaven is secretary
of Newark Lodge of Elks. They meet
every Tuesday at 80 Green street.
o.
]. P. NJ:
Can pitcher go back into the box
JOE GRIMM.
He can be shifted back and forth
from the box to another position any
number of times. so long as he Is not
officially withdrawn from the lineup.
@
]. P. NJ:
Where can I get pictures of the
Newark Baseball Club?
JOHN ADAMS.
I understand local man will take
photos of the Tigers and place them
ON sale shortly at the park.
Is a man tagged out between third
and home on safe hit credited
with triple? e. SWEET.
Sure. IL he touches all Of the bases
and it was fair ball.
G.
J.P.N;
Who must I make arrangements
with to attend the Boys Industrial
School? What does 1t teach and
when does 1t open? J. b.
The Board of Education will gladly
furnish you all details by calling at
or writing to their office in City Hall.
o
J.P. N:
Having noticed in your valuable is
sue the article you answer for bike
Bug" in which you state that In 1900
Major Taylor beat Kramer in every
kind of race, but Kramer beat him
in turn, wish to say that you are
mistaken when you claim in all styles.
/ would like to refresh your memory.
On just one occasion in 1900 when In
quarter championship race on
the old track, on July 4, the final
starters were Kramer, Johnny Fisher,
of Buffalo, and Major Taylor. Kra-
mer and Fisher teamed against Tay-
Tor, but the latter made both look
foolish, beating the pair by ten open
lengths. Kramer was stunned and
sat up on his wheel before he reached
the tape. This is not written by a
member of the colored race. but one
who likes fair play. A FAN.
All right.
]. P. N:
How can 1 get to the Jersey City
ball park? How much does Bobby
Vaughn weigh? A FAN
Take the Central Railroad OF New
Jersey and get off at West Side ave-.
nue. station. The park Is two blocks
away from the depot. Vaughn weighs
$50 pounds.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-09
BASEBALL EVERYWHERE

Milwaukee. 4; Columbus, 1.
indianapolis, 5; Minneapolis, (first
game).
MINNEAPOLIS. II; Indianapolis. (sec-
ond game).
st. Paul, 8; Toledo, Twelve in
nings).
Louisville. A; Kansas City, g.
Southern League.
Chattanooga. Q; Birmingham, /
(first game).
Chattanooga. 2; Birmingham. (sec-
ond camel
Nashville, s; Atlanta, 4.
Montgomery, 4 New Orleans, 4.
Mobile Memphis, rain.
Virginia League.
Newport, 1; Norfolk, 0.
Petersburg, 4; Portsmouth, 0.
Roanoke, Z; Richmond 0.
New York State League.
Troy. 8; Syracuse, 5.
Emlira 81 Scranton, 4.
Albany, 2; Utica. 1.
Binghamton. 2: Wilkesbarre, s.
Carolina Association.
Greensboro. 1; Asheville, 0.
Durham. 4; Charlotte. 8.
Raleigh. 4; Winston Salem, 2.
Western Leagne.
Sioux City. II; Lincoln, 7.
Wichita. 8; st. Joseph, 8.
Denver, 4; Omaha, g.
Des Moines, 2; Topeka. 1.
New England League.
Portland, IS; Brockton, g.
Fall River, 6; Lawrence, I.
Lynn. A; New Bedford, /.
Lowell Z; Worcester. I.
Eastern Association.
Springfield. 10; New London, 2.
Hartford. 6; New Haven, 3.
Bridgeport, 4; Waterbury, 3.
South Atlantic League.
Savannah, 0; Atlanta, 0 (thirteen in
nings, darkness).
Macon, 10; Charleston, s.
Jacksonville. 3; Columbus, (flrst
game).
Jacksonville. S; Columbus, (second
game, seven innings).
Texas League.
Fort Worth, S; Beaumont, 0.
Waco. z; Houston, 1.
Dallas, g.; Galveston, 2.
San Antonio, a; Austin, 2.
Tri-state League.
Harrisburg, 8: Wilmington, 2.
Allentown. g.; Atlantic City, 1.
Trenton, 2; York, 0.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-09
MIXED RACING DRAWS
CROWD TO FLEMINGTON

BENNINGTON, N. j., Aug. 9.--The
Pennington fair drew big crowd
yesterday, the races being the chief
attraction. The track was fast and
the horses made good time in the
different heats. Edna Hamlin won
the 2:S0 pace and Wetherell the 2:30
trot.f Sir Matthews. M. j. Callahan's
bay horse, won the five-eighth-mile
running race in 1850 for a purse of
800. Briarus was second and Nod
third. Golden Vale. Race King and
Biddy MCGEE also started.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-09
WANT FAMOUS HURDLER

BERLIN. Aug. 9.-An athletic COM
mittee left here yesterday morning
for America, to secure, If possible, the
services of A. c. Kraenzlein, the
famous German-American hurdler. as
athletic adviser and trainer to the
Germn track team for the 1916 Olym-
pic games
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-09
CENTERVILLE IN FAST
MILE AT EMPIRE CITY

NEW YORK, Aug. 9.-Centerville
won the 2;19 trotting class at the
Metropolitan Circuit meeting at the
Empire City track yesterday, clipping
two seconds from his record of 2:15A.
Peter Patch won the 2:24 pacing
race in straight heats and this was
just what everybody expected him to
do. He had small opposition from
the rest of the field. The summaries:
2:24 Pace; Purse, $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05
ARMOR PLATE PLANT.
Bureau of Ordnance Drafts Ecprrt Oh
U. S. Factory.

The bureau of ordnance has COM
pleted preliminary draft OF
III 'rcport'upon the purpoScd establish
men Of u government armor plate fac
tory, which, after revision By Mi.
Daniels, the Secretary Of the Navy,
will be sent to Congress.
Accompanying the report are dc
tailed estimates of the amount OF
money necessary for the establish
ment and maintenance of the factory
together with designs for tire con
struction and arrangements Of the
plant.
Senator Claude Swanson, d Viz
ginia, who is member of the Naval
Committee Of the Senate, has signi-
fed lis deisre and intention 70 30 al
in his power TO further the c?sims o!
Alexandria as the logical place for
the location of this plant should the
Government decide to built one
A number of cities have already
begun an active campaign through
their respective trade bodies 20 pre-
sent their claims to congress Tor tha
location of this almcr plant J: places
in which they are interested.
It is unl!kel that congress IL this
SPECIAL session will consider the ar
NOR plate plant 1t IS expected how
aver that the bill will come IN for IA
ever that the bin will come up fol
favorable scti0n this winter.