The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-11-17

Commodore IruXtOn was the terror |
If the seas in the Wal Of 1912, is now
me delight of Washington. The old
s~ea-fghter lies at the navy yard dock
and Immense crowds are making a
patriotic journey there to view the |
nd ship, which mas such a long and
honorable history. She was put as
Jar as possible into her original con- |
dition so that she might most fit
,ingly take part in the recen Star
Spangled Banner Centennial at Bal
tfmore. Since then she has been
brought here, and SO much interest
has been aroused that there exists a
strong sentiment in favor Of the Sec
rotary of the Navy keeping the an
tidue reminder of a century ago here.
where II could be viewed and enjoyed
nv the thousands Of visitors who an
nually visit the nations capital.
Secretary Daniels and Rear Vice
Admiral Victor Blue paid an official
visit of inspection to the frigate this
afternoon, and botH gentlemen ex-
pressed themselves as being in favor
of the project to keep the Constella-
ton permanently in Washington if
possible. 1t seems that at the time
Congress appropriated $4,000 to re-
store the frigate to it's pristine glory
ii was with the express understanding
mat after the Baltimore celebration
the boat would be returned to New
port. The plan now proposed is to
nave the Constellation remain here
until Congress conveneS in order that
members of the louise and Senate
can have an opportunity to see her.
II is believed that her antique charms
and the knowledge of the enthusiasm
she arouses will secure from Congress
the necessary permission to add the
old frigate to the Capital City's many
4I.A~ e. och. ~ -
city which every year is not only
more beautiful but also more and
more the capital of the nation.
War Tax RusheS Printers.
Few persons stop to think what
Il great amount of extra work upon
the government bureaus every new
bill in Congress Of national import
ance involves. Sending money abroad
to help out stranded Americans by
the United states Treasury meant
that clerks in the Treasury Depart
inent were worked overtime for
weeks.
Now the wal tax is causing the
same rush work in the government
Bureau of Engraving and Printing. 1t
can be readily imagined what an
amount OF revenue stamps will be re-
auired by the new tax. The presses
are being worked at full speed to
'N'H Vul lht VV,VUU,V UU HttOtu dS
once, and it is not known how many
more nay be required as the tax is
far reaching.
Mr.. Bailey In The Heflin Class.
Mr.. Bailey, the Texas gentleman
whom his constituents haveounani-
mously decided car no longer repre-
sent them in Congress, has been add
ing TO the gaiety of nations and the
satisfaction of his enemies by his at.
tack upon the ONE Of his State and
nation. The absurdity of MI. Bailey:
contentious. born and bred by sex
pas, and of other gentlemen in the
HELM class are emphasized by re
cent London dispatches.
notwithstanding Mr.. Bailey ant
MI HELM both scorn the idea o
women as voters or mans equal Che
eause she cannot fight") the report!
Hoin P~etrograd show that women il
'atge numbers are now actual.
lighting at the front 1t is reported
onese russian female warriors hav
out their hair INT assumed soldiers
uniforms m have gotten away Sc
utuy In the ranks with the con
nlVance of friends. Other women i
- reported, bereft of husband, home
anu children by a man-made wal
not caring for their lives are drive
IN their desperation to enter the arm
~ hBht ior their Counutry-Wnlcn
al tney have left. Under various pre-
.uA's' such as seeking wounded rela
uVes--they have made their way t
we front. and once there have seize
we hrst opportunity to don uniform
ahu become honored killers OF men
"'tedu OF the poor creatures know
as mothers of men,"
Dhe of the women whom nj
ndlIey scorns because she cannot figf
- - u Cossack girl trooper named Hele
wntneoa, II is reported that she WEI
Wnh the full permission of the Ru!
Sraii authorities. having "long bee
S.S"hsuished as a fearless rider, skill
y sWcrdsnan, and wonderful mark
:, russian reports tell also of a CO
roih!obbskzya's daughter who
g. UNIFORM on the Augustowa fro
ISunguished herself as a scout lea
n has been wounded alrea(
tunes, the dispatch states.
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