davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1914-05-05
THE AMERICAN NAVY.
By Frederic ]. Haskin.

Signals sputtered from the antennae of
the giant wireless masts at Arlington, in
forming Rear Admiral Badger, command
er-in-chief of the Atlantic fleet, that the
hattleships under his. command at Hamp-
ton roads were needed for active service
in Mexican waters. Within eighteen hours
after this information had been flashed
from the Navy Department the huge
fighting craft. their coal and stores on
board and their men ready. were steam
unforeseen difficulties. The vessels left as
well prepared for an encounter with the
strength of a first-class nation as they
were for whatever eventualities that
might present themselves at Vera Cruz
This recent incident characterfzes the
ideals of our navy. 1t is prepared day
and night for instant duty. whether the
outlook is one OF tranquility and peace
with all nations, or of imminent war.
Those responsible for the direction of
its force hold it continually ready for
the efficient performance of its one great
duty, that of the quickest possible de-
struction of an enemy s forces in the
most thorough possible way. When the
moment has arrived for the assumption
of hoStiiities in the defense of our ma
tional honor or material interest the
effectiveness of the navy as a mighty
machine for the crushing of all opposi-
ton thrills for the time the attention of
the people whom it serves The watch
word of our navy has been to be pre-
pared. and it has never been found
wanting.
The American navy is ranked by all
authorities in third place. The British
Il
Fourth place is given by some authorities
to the French, and by others to the Jap
anese. The lead maintained by England
is substantial one. and the dreadnought
tonnage of Germany is about twice that
of the United States. including all ships
now building or authorized. The United
States. Japan and France rank very close
together However. the Panama canal
greatly increases the efficiency of the
American navy.
Our new navy is In the process of de-
velopment to a force comparable with
ton. The beginning of this new navy is
dated from March. 1852. when President
Arthur was in office. At that time the
Atlantic the Boston. the Chicago and
the Dolphin. called the "a b c d. of
the new navy, were authorized. Since
then more than one billion and half of
dollars have been appropriated for the
navy. 1t has become navy for offense
as well as defense, change made i'm
by our country's changed posi-
ton among nations. From govern
ment little concerned in affairs outside
of its borders. the United States, by rea-
son OF its rapidly expanding world wide
trade and worldwide colonies of its
people. its foreign possessions and its
as world power, now must
depend for the support of its dignity and
its riches upon navy ready to do battle
in every with the fleets of any ma
ton.
Evening star., 1914-05-05

EXECUTORS SALE OF VALUABLE THREE
BRICK DWELLING. ALL MODERN M
PROVEMENTS. KNOWN AS 1888 U
STREET NORTHWEST
BY virtue of the authority vested in them by
the will of Harley Cooper. deceased. the un-
dersigned. executors of said will of said de
ceased, will sell at public auction in front of
the premises, FRIDAY. THE FIFTEENTH
DAY OF MAY, 1914. AT FIVE O'CLOCK PM.
the following described land and premises in
the city of Washington District of Columbia,
known lot 266. in National Safe Deposit. Saw
ings and Trust Company. attorney. subdivision
in square $50. as per plat recorded in the office
of the surveyor of the District of Columbia in
Book 26. page 81.
Terms of sale: One-third Of the purchase
money to be paid in cash. balance in two equal
installments payable in one and two years from
date OF sale. with interest thereon at the rate
of per cent per annum. payable seni-an-
nually. and secured by first deed of trust the
property sold. or all cash, at the option of the
of the purchaser at the time of the acceptance
of the bid. All conveyancing. examination of
title recording and notary fees at cost of pur
chaser. Terms of sale to be compiled with
within fifteen days from day of sale, otherwise
the executors reserve the right to resell the
property at the risk and cost of the defaulting
purchaser. after five days advertisement of
such resale in some newspaper published in the
city of Washington, p. c.
HOWARD MORAN.
Home Savings Bank.
JOHN McNABR.
Executors
G.. PERCY McGLUE, Attorney.
6i3 La. NV. my5-d&ds, ,exSu
Evening star., 1914-05-05
AUCTION SALES.
ADAM A. wEScHLER. AUCTIoNEER.
Trustees Sale of Valuable
Improved Property on
the New Cut Road, Be
ing Part of the Wetzel
Tract and Containing
About az Acres.

Bv decree OF the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict in equity cause No. 3og10. the undersigned
trustees VIII sell af auction. in front of the
property on WEDNESDAY, MAY SIXTH. 1914.
AZ FIVE O'CLOCK PM. part Of the tract of
land called '.whitehayen, containing about
u, acres particularly described in said equity
.a,,se situated on the New Cut road. about
eoo Yards east Of The FoXall road, together
with all the improvements thereon. being the
property formerly owned by Henrietta Wetzel
and Immediately adjoining the tract stand
in.. in The name Of Lazarus Wetzel
Terms. one third cash and the balance In
one and two years secured by deed of trust,
or all cash. at the purchasers option. A de-
post Of $3.50 Will he required at the time of
sale All adjustments TO be made to date of
delivery Of deed. The terms must he complied
with in twenty days the property will be
rpsold at the risk and cost of the defaulting
MICHAEL ]. COLBERT Trustee,
Southern bldg.
r PRESTON SHEALEY. Trustee.
ara d&ds. .eSU Colorado bldg.
Evening star., 1914-05-05
THos. ]. OWES & soN. AUcr1oNEERs

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ES
TATE. IMPROVED BY 4 MODERN NOV
ING PICTURE THEATFR. SITUATE ON
EAST SIDE OF 18TH STREET NEAR CAL
IFoRNIA STREET AND KNOWN AS THE
GORDON"
BY virtue OF certain deed of trust duly re-
corded in Liher No. 36S2. folio IS ct seq. of
tie land records of the District of Columbia
and at the request of the party secured thereby.
the undersigned trustees will sell. at public
auct ion. in front Of the premises. on WEDNES-
AT FIVE O'CLOCK PM. the following de-
scribed land and premises, situate in the Dis
trict of Columbia and designated as and being
lot numbered fifteen (l5l in Ruel $. McGill' 5
subdivision Of lot numbered four az in block
numbered 1l. ,square 255fl. in Washing
ton Heights" per plat recorded in the Office
Of the surveyor for the District of Columbia
in Liber No. As. at folio ISL, together with n
right of way the south six ttl feet Of
the east thirty-nine t39b feet of lot numbered
sixteen 90 in said block. together with the
improvements. subject to prior deed of trust
for IS. 600. recorded in Liber 3644 at folio 16o
Of said land records.
Terms of sale: All cash for the equity over
said 5000 deed of trust. A deposit OF $500
viii be required at time of sale. All convey
ancing recording. etc. at cost OF purchaser
Terms of sale 10 he complied with within fifteen
days from day of sale. otherwise the trustees
reserve the right TO resell the property at the
risk and cost of defaulting purchaser, after five
DAYS advertisement of such resale in some
newspaper published in Washington. n. C.
RALPH 2. BARNARD.
Evans Building.
WILLIAM L MILLER
1SS 18th st. NV,
apo4-d&ds exSu Trustees
Evening star., 1914-05-05
c. G. SLOAN co, INC, AUCTIoNEERS,
1907 G ST.
TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO PARCELS OF
VALUABLE IMPROVED REAL ESTATE
on Q STREET SOUTHWEST BETWEEN

1st AND End STREETS.
BY virtue Of two certain deeds Of trust re
corded in Liher No. 30i2. at folios lo2 and l04
ct seq. of the land records Of the District Of
Columbia. the undersigned will offer for sale al
public auction. In front Of premises on MON
DAY, MAY ELEVENTH. 1914, AT QUARTER
PAST FIVE PM. the following described real
estate. situa;, In the city OF Washington, in
said District, viz Lots i6 and II. in square
sos. as per plat recorded in Book 80. page, los,
Of the surveyors Office of said District
Terms: One-third cash. balance in equal in
s'allments at one and two years with interest
Ut per centum per annum. payable semi-an-
nually from day OF sale and secured hy deed of
trust on property sold or all cash. at purcha ser $
option. $500 deposit required on each lot at
time of sale. All conveyancng and recording
At purchasers cost. Terms to be complied with
within ten days. otherwise trustees reserve right
70 resell at risk and cost of defaultnc purchaser
GEO. W. IINKINS,
GEO. r. LINkINS.
aH3n- lot eSu Trustees, l1it Pa. ave
Evening star., 1914-05-05
MARCUS NOTES. AUCTIoNEER
AUCTION SALE OF UNRE-
DEEMED PLEDGES. ON
WEDNESDAY MORNING,
MAY 6, 1914, AT TEN
OCT OCK

VIII commence to soil at the establishment Of
+. Heidenheimer, 1896 Pa. NV. all pledges
upon which the interest is overdue up to this
date. consisting Of Diamond Rings. Pins. Ear
rings and Studs. Gold. Silver and Metal Watches:
Ladies' Clothes and Gents Clothes Books. I'm
brellas, etc. together with class OF goods gen
orally found in loan Office Ticket holders
and out town customers kindly take notice.
ap29-Tt f. HEIDENHETMER. Broker.
Evening star., 1914-05-05
ADAM 4. WEscHLER. ArcTIoNEER.

COUPE ROCKAwAY TO PAY STORAGE AND
OTHER CHARGES. BY PUBLIC AUCTION.
On SATURDAY. MAY TWENTY THIRD.
1914. AT TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON I will
sell by public auction. at Weschler's. No. go
Pennsylvania avenue northwest. one Coupe Rock
away. stored with me- in the name of II. r. r.
Hamilton All parties interested will please
take notice.
Terms: Cash.
R. j. SEIIMAN
my5.l4.22 1I4f Johnson n.
Evening star., 1914-05-05
WALTER b WILLIAMS & co. AUCTIoNEERs.

TWO-SToRY FRAME DWELLING NO. 73S 9th
ST Sc. AT AUCTION.
BY authority vested in us hy the owner.
win sell at public auction. on THURSDAY.
MAY SEVENTH 1914. AT FIVE O'CLOCK p.
NJ. parts OF lots and 3 in square S4T. being
i0xlo5 feet. more or less, aud improved by II
two-story frame dwelling.
Terms Of sale: Cash. deposit Of $50
required at time of sale and the purchaser al
lowed fifteen days from date Of sale to COM
plete TIE purchase. All couvcyancing. record
ing. etG.. cost of purchaser. Further par
ticuars al time of sale.
WALTER Is. WILLIAMS & co.
mv53t Auctoneers
Evening star., 1914-05-05
ADAM A. wEsoHLER. AUcrIoNEER.

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. PIANO. ETC. RY
PUBLIC AUCTION TO FAY STORAGE AND
OTHER CHARGES.
On SATURDAY MAY SIXTEENTH.. 1914.
COMMENCING AT HALF-PAST NINE O'CLOCK
AN. we will sell by public auction at the sales
rooms of Adam a. Weschler. No. go Pa. ave.
NV. Furniture. Plano. etc, stored with in
the following psmes: Mrs A. u. Smith Mrs.
N. A. Cotton, Ralph Powell, Miss Anna Butler.
W. r. Dougherty. Alice Jackson. Mrs. Minnie
Thomas. Mrs. Emma Cooper, Mr.. Gladmon. Miss
or Mrs. Ford. Mollie Dickson c. J. Brown Co.
All parties interested will please take notice
COLUMBIA TRANSFER AND STORAGE Co,
myS&1o 905 New York ave. NV.
Evening star., 1914-05-05
Clung to Idea
of Coast Defense.


battleships carried the words coast
line battleships." laying emphasis
upon the fact that our navy was an or
ganization strictly for defense. In 1900.
however this wording was changed. and
since then appropriations have read. "for
seagong battleships." Our ships in build
ing today are of the most powerful dread
nought type and measure up with the
best upon the lists of the British navy.
The navy of the present is of far su-
perior equipment in every way over that
which took part in the Spanish-Ameri-
can war.
Thirty-nine battleships have been au-
thorized since the birth of the new navy.
OF these. five are still in course Of con-
struction and several have been placed
in ordinary. as obsolete. The average
cost OF these vessels is. probably, S5, 500
600 Some of the older battleships cost
but little over s4.Oo0.00O. while the dread
nouGht which is being planned for to-
Evening star., 1914-05-05

Up until the year 1900. so loath were
the Americans to admit the passing of
Evening star., 1914-05-05
Navy a Guarantee
of National Safety.


least a guarantee Of safety to our people.
their homes. their wealth and their for
eign trade. and a vitally necessary guar
antee until force and aggression cease to
have place in the world. Until then, our
battleships, armored cruisers. protected
cruisers. torpedo boat destroyers, SUBJ
marines. gunboats. converted yachts and
unprotected cruisers are a part of the
premium paid by our people that they
may develop and enjoy their country in
security.
It Is only when the emergency arises.
as 1t did at Vera Cruz, that the people of
the country are aware of the mighty or
ganization for their protection which
they have in their navy. The police pa
trolling of the troubled areas of the
world, which the navy is continually per-
forming, attracts little or no attention
But when a national crisis arises. and
when a Dewey meets such a crisis by
steamng into a port deemed impregnable
and destroying the enemy in a few short
hours of action. or when at the sputter-
ing order of the wireless grim. gray
fleet prepares for war overnight-then
the average American is big navy
man. and he is proud of that which
other big navy men, have brought
about.
Evening star., 1914-05-05

Trustees Sale of Valuable I'm
proved and Unimproved Rea!
Estate in the Southwest Sec
Evening star., 1914-05-05

The effects OF such a high class PER
sonnel are that which is the inspiration
Evening star., 1914-05-05
THos J. OWEN & SON. AUcTIONEERS.
Two 2-story Frame Dwellings,
Nos. 1892 and 1884 18th Street
NV, Desirable Business Lo-

cation. at Auction.
ON THURSDAY. MAY SEVENTH 1919 AT
FIVE O'CLOCK IN, by direction of all parties
in interest. we viii sell at public auction in
front OF the premises. the north - feet front
18th st. by depth Of this part Of lot 30 in
square 40, containing 2,h6i square feet with
The improvements.
Terms very liberal and stated at hour of sale.
deposit of 500 required AT time Of sale.
Conveysnciug aud recording nt purchasers cost.
Sale 10 be closed in II days deposit for
ftitcd.
nlyl-d&ds.eSu THoS i OWEN & son
Evening star., 1914-05-05

n. NOTES. AUCTIoNEER.
Evening star., 1914-05-05

LEVI Fl. DAVID, Attorney.
Commercial National Bank building.

DTHE ABOVE SALES ARE POSTPONED, on
account Of the rain. until FRIDAY. THE EIGHTH
DAY bF MAY. 1914. III" same hours and
plsrns By ORDER OF TIE IEt ElN Frs
my5d6ds
Evening star., 1914-05-05

G. PERCY McGLUE. Attorney.
6i3 La. NV. my5-d&ds, ,exSu
ANN A WFSCHLER AIlCrIONEER
Evening star., 1914-05-05

1t is contended by supporters OF
large navy that this organization is our
Evening star., 1914-05-05

BY authority Of a decree of the Supreme Court
of the District of Columbia in Riley ct al. VS..
Riley ct al. equity No. 32571. we will sell at
public auction. in front of the premises. THURS
Day MAY FOURTEENTH, 1914. the following
de rhed real in the District of Columbia,
Douglas Island news., 1914-10-21

a Legislative Assembly in the Territory of Alaska, to confer legislative power thereon, and for other purposes" general election for the purpose of electing a delegate to the House of Representatives from the Territory of Alaska for the full term of the 64th Congress, and for the election of one Senator and four Representatives to the Alaska Leislative Assembly, as pro vided in said Acts, will be held on TUESDAY, Nov. THIRD, 1914, between the hours of o'clock a. ID. and 2 o'clock p. m. of said day. The common council of Douglas having heretofore, by or diuauce duly designated the voting precincts of said town and the polling places in each thereof, the electors are hereby notified
 That all duly qualified voters resid ing within the boundaries of voting precinct No. One of said town of Doug las, which are as follows: all that pOr- tion of the city north and west of Kin. zie street, said street being on the northwest side of NatatOrium, will vote at City Hall building, located on Second street, in and upon Lot Of Block 7, which is owned by the City of Douglas, and occupied by City of Douglas, the same being the duly d, siRnated polling place in aud for Precinct No. One, town of Douglas, Alaska.
 That all duly qualified voters resid- ing within the boundaries of voting precinct Mo- Two, of said town of Doug las, which are as follows: all that DOT tion of the city south and east of said Kinzie street, will vote at Natatorium building, located upon St. Ann avenue, in and upon Millsite, which is owned by Alaska Treadwell Gold Mining Co.,, aud occupied by the CIty of Douglas, the same being the duly designated polling place in and for Precinct No. Two, town of Douglas, Alaska.
 Dated this 18th day of September, 1914.
 TIE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE TowN OF DOUGLAS, ALASKA.
 By JOHN HENSON, Clerk.
Douglas Island news., 1914-10-21
NOTICE no CREDITORS

In the U. $. Commissioners Court for the
 Territory of Alaska, Division Number
 One, Juneau Precinct, in Probate. In the matter of the Estate of Erling O.
 Indergaard, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, administrator of the estate of Erling O. Yudergaard, deceased, to the creditors of, and all persons having claims against said deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers, within six months after the first publication of this notice, to the admins trator of said estate at his place of business, situate iu the Henson Block, in the town ot Douglas, Alaska.
 Dated at Douglas, Alaska, this 5th day of October 1914. JOHN HENSON,
 Administrator of the estate of Erling O. Indergaard, deceased.
 First publication. October 2, l9l4.
 Last publication, November |, 1914.
Douglas Island news., 1914-10-21

Yesterday President Wilson signed the Alaska coal bill, which provides way of escape for Alaska. Now the people of this great territory may use the fuel which Is SO close to hand and SO plentiful Ibis means more to Alaska than even the railroad. All parts of the territory have suffered for che want of good, cheap fuel. Indus trial enterprise has been held back. Surely Alaska, of all countries of the world, will have most to be thankful for.
Douglas Island news., 1914-10-21

After all hope had fled of the passage of the Alaska coal leasing bill by the senate, Secretary Franklin K. Lane re turned from a trip to Massachusetts and saved it from destruction. After a second conference report it was ep proved by the senate. The report says the interior department can proceed, under the bill, to lease lands that have been tied up for eight years; that no federal rights are forfeited to Alaskan coal claimants; the status of these claims remaining unchanged, and there is ample authority to make large coal reserves for military purposes.
Douglas Island news., 1914-10-21
O'Connor on Mining Laws


 M. J. O'Connor, mayor of Douglas City and candidate for territorial sen- ator on the Non Partisan ticket, in response 10 numerous inquiries from prospectors and mining men in South eastern Alaska, has given the following interview ou mining legislation as it pertains to assessment work on quartz properties:
 "The mining law passed by the last legislature was forced through by the mem bers from the placer regions of the Interior and Seward peninsula. It may ht their condition, but 10 was a rank imposition on the prospector who is looking for gold bearing rock. His lot at best is a hard one, and the almost impossible exactions imposed on him by the session laws of 1913 almost elim- mates Linn as a factor in his chosen field.
 "The absurdity of the exactions are 80 obvious to the average citizen that one can hardly conceive how this meas ure was adopted by a legislature To- cated iu the very heart of the greatest mining country on earth. How any body of men with common sense should demand that poor prospectOr should sink a shaft ten feet on the ore body within one year from date of 10. cation, uecessitatiug the expenditure of considerable money for powder and drills, when an open cut requiring no outlay except actual labor may be much more advisable and show up his claim to much better advantage. The chances are very good that his discov- cry may be some distance from the beach, and if such be the case the first obstacle to be overcome would be the building of a trail; the next would be building of cabin. This work, which is absolutely necessary to the future development of bis claims, should by aE means apply on his assessment work. No law should ever presume to tell a prospector what the nature of his assessment work should be as long as he performs one hundred dollars worth of labor for the benefit of each claim. lftbe law as it now stands is just what tho placer interests of the Interior demaud, there is no reason in the world why sections and that are objectionable to quartz prospectors should not be repealed. In fact, there is no good reason why they were ever written into the statute.
 "This is only one example of what this Division may expect if it is not represented in the next Legislature by men who are familiar wish the require ments of the peoples men who have the courage of their convictions aud are not afraid to express them; men who have fought the battles ot the people ib the past end will do SO agaiu; men who have stood the test Such is the oalibre of the candidates put forward by the Non-Partisan convention; men pre.eminently fitted Co represent this Division in the next Legislature; men who will place upon the statute books good, sound laws aud guard against bad ones; men who will watch over the destinies of this great Northland, and particularly the interests of Division No. 1n
Douglas Island news., 1914-10-21
Notice of Election

To the electors of the town of Douglas,
 Division No. One, Territory of
 Alaska:
 Notice is hereby given that pursuant 10 an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act providing for the election of a Delegate to the House of Representa- tives from the Territory of Alaska" |" and an Act entitled, "An Act to create
Douglas Island news., 1914-10-21

Last Thursday evening after the reg ular session of Aurora Encampment, the mem bers of Rebekah lodge met as a surprise to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Weiss, who were about to depart for their new home at Salmon creek. A fine lunch was served by the ladies and MT. and Mrs. Weiss were presented with a beautiful silver tea set, as token of esteem and good will. Tbe occasion was marked for its social pleasures, mixed with regret because of the de- parture of these two industrious workers iu the cause of Odd Fellow ship.
Douglas Island news., 1914-10-21

The stand taken by M J. O'Connor on the mining law question should in- sure him the support of every prospec- tor and quartz miner in Southeastern Alaska. He has gained his knowledge in tbe school of experience, and means business. Think about it
Douglas Island news., 1914-10-21

"SITKA HOT SPRINGS" Accom- modations, American or European plan. For terms apply to Dr. l.. F. Goddard, Sanitarium, Alaska.-Advertisement
Douglas Island news., 1914-10-21

Dr. c. c. Maule, dentist, of this city, is a graduate of an Edinburg, Scotland, college of dentistry, besides being a graduate M. D. No one has ever ac- cused him of being anything but a learned and skillful practitioner, but be boards at the same eating establish. ment with the town wag. The other day at dinner the waitress asked, "Will you have some corn, doctorY" "Hol hop cried the wag, "corn doctor; thought you was a dentist"
Douglas Island news., 1914-10-21

It is said that when Babe Sample fell into the swimming pool at Treadwell the night of the water carnival, drag eing half the audience with him, he thought of something, and when he came out he said to Tom Mcdonald, "Say, Tom, do you know why a man taking a bath is like a young mission aryY" "Oh, shut up" says Tom.