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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09
POST BAND TO PLAY
THE LUCIA SEXTET

The famous "Sextet from Lucia will
be played by the 18th cavalry band
Sunday afternoon at its matinee con-
cert on the post parade ground This
Is one of the selections on the pro-
gram which has been arranged for the
concert, which starts at 3:15.
The complete program follows;
March, Precious Promise" Taylor.
Overture, Morning Noon and Night
in Vienna Suppe.
Selection, Martha FlOtow.
Waltz. "LOin du Ball" Gillet
Selection, "Sextet from Lucia Doni-
zetti.
Medley. Hits No 49, Lampe.
March, Canton Lafayette Clark
star Spangled Banner
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09

or that the Everlasting had not fixed
His cannon against self slaughter
Thus he reasons though feeling all the
time that his father
was a man, take him for all in all,
I shall not look upon his like again
illustrates His Nature.
His peculiar nature is best illustrated
in this interview with the ghost, Wheh
this beckons on, his comrades are
and asks, as if he were a man OF
action,
Why, what should be the fear?"
and when his friends try to hold him
back he calls forth angrily:
"Unhand me, gentlemen.
By Heaven, I'll make a ghost OF him
that lets me-"
Yet when the scene is yer and he
has time to reflect and philosopher
doubt rushes upon him and he doubts
the truth of the %apparitiOn he has seen,
The spirit that I have seen, may be
the devil" With such a thought crowd
ing his mind, there is little wonder n
he does not act; there is little wonder
tina he doubts his right to act.
With his incident thoroughly under
stood we can appreciate the famous
SOlilOquy,
ITO be. or not to be; that is the ques-
whether It's nObler in the mind to
suffer
The sings and arrows Of outrageous
fortune,
Or to AXE arms against a sea Of
troubles
And by opposing end them?"
Beset With Doubt.
There is no longer a question Of re-
venge for his fathers death, but doubt
as to his right to live. It is no longer
doubt as to the duty of a son toward
the murderer Of his father, but wheth-
er or not the son should consider life
worth living after these troubles have
been heaped upon him. His %predica-
ment is best expressed in his own
words, What should such fellows as I
do crawling between earth and heav-
emp
What can he, who has spent his life
in silent contemplation, do since he
knows nothing Of he active affairs Of
life?
Thus he hesitates. Again he drops
him as he sees his uncle kneeling at
prayer, Now might 1 do it pat, now
he is praying and I'll do it"
But the meditative mind again takes
the upper hand. The time of prayer
seems the least desirable time in which
to Stay man.
And am I then revenged.
To take him in the pUrging Of his soul,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09
ANOTHER VITIGRAPH sPECIAL,

Tomorrow the Bijou viii show an
other. Vitigraph Broadway star feature
Door" This is an exciting picture
and in a class with "413" and The
Tangle." OF all dramas hat have
reached Broadway, 1.-THE Locked Door"
is the best, with a purpose. The fire
scenes are very vivid and thrilling,
and the love story that runs through
his drama is romantic and interest
ing. Be sure and see this picture and
see it at the matinee, before the rush
for seats at the night shows-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09

ing me awake at night and I could not keep
from scratching. After a month or two I
found my whole body breaking out.
Finally I noticed an advertisement Of
Cuticura Soap and Ointment. I sent for a
free sample and after the third day my face
began to get better. I bought a box OF
Cuticura Ointment and C~uticura Soap and
in three weeks time the acne had completely
left my face. Ny pimples were gone"
(signe6 Herman Andrews, August 10, 1914.
Sample Each Free by Mail
With 32-p. Skin Book on request. Adj
dress postcard "Cuticura, Dept. T, Bos-
ton" Sold throughout the world.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09
SUING FOR DIVORCE, MAN
NAMES FATHER CORRESPONDENT

London, Eng, Jan. 9.-Franklin D..
Wood, a young hospital inferno, named
his father as correspondent in a suit for
divorce, brought to trial in the supreme
court today. 1t was alleged that the
young mans father elOped with his
bride on the night of the wedding and
took her to Chicago.
Young Woods mother testified in the
suit that she had found her husband
and her sons wife occupying apart
ments together in Chicago.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09

were very sore The pimpies
were most large and red and
there were some which were
white and contained a Watery
matter. The red ones con-
tanned a hard substance.
The breaking out dishgured
my face very much and the
constant irritation was very
painful. 1t bothered me keep
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09
BicvcIe Missing; Man Arrested.

Leonardo Rosales was arrested Fri
day night at Seventh and oregon
streets, following a report at ponce
headquarters that a Mexican had stolen
a bicycle belonging to TheO. Worker
ham. who lives at the G~eOrgette apart
ments. Werkerham saw a Mexican
riding off with his wheel The arrest
was made by officer W. A. Simpson.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09

Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. "a com
promise. brought to an abrupt end the
hearing n the Winfield Scott will case
here Friday. It was announced that
by the terms of the compromise, Mrs.
Georgia Scott Townsend, of Denver
who was suing to break her fathers
will, is to become the owner OF certain
hotel property here, valued at $275,OOO,
in addition to her life interest in real
estate in this city as provided in the
will.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09
NEW MEXICO WANTS LOWER
RATES ON FRUIT, NEGETABLES

Santa Fe, N. NJ, Jan. 9.-RedUctions
in express rates on fruit, vegetables
and cream were to be asked by the
state corporation commission at a
meeting with n. X. Lockwood, general
traffic manager Of the WeIls-FargO
Express company, arranged for today.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09
Conner Nine Shin snver.

HoughtOn, MiCh., Jan. 9.-Ihe CaIu-
met and Hecla Mining company Friday
sbInned $4,000 in silver bullion. A
new process has enabled the company
to recover the small quantity Of native
silver in the Calumet and Hecla prod
uct, which hitherto has been lost.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09

IN ORDER To FACILITATE THE
COLLECTION OF GARBAGE 1T WILL
RE ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY FOR
RESIDENCES TO PLACE THEIR
SHES AND CARRIAGE IN SUITABLE
RFCEPTACLES IN THEIR BACK
YARDS WHERE THEY Al BE SEEN
ny DRIVERS OF SANITARY WAGONS.
GEO, HARPER, SANITARY COM.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09
Notice.

The undersigned have formed a part
nership under the firm name Of Leavell
& Sherman and will conduct a general
real estate, insurance and rental bust
ness with offices at 207 Mills street.
Your patronage is solicited.
c. H. Leavell.
r. z. Sherman.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09

Has Anyone Here Seen w. s. KerrR
Miss Kate Kerr, residing at 5S2 How
ard street, P~ittsburg, Pa, has written
his assistance in locating her brother,
Vim. S. Kerr, a railroad man, last heard
from in Ell PasO,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09

DR.. A. T.. Still Osteopatnic Infirmary.
DR.. Ira W. Collins, physician in chief;
Gibson, POI W. Missouri street. They
cured others. They can cure you.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09

Longweu's Lavender Line auto bag
gage trucks make the quickest delivery
in Ell Paso. Phone 1, day or night.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09
Brevities
Train bulletin.

Rock Island train No. 4, from the
vets, due to arrive at 2:30 p. m, is re-
ported one hour and 40 minutes late.
All ether afternoon and night trains
are reported on time for Saturday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09
PAINFUL PIHPLES
DISFIGURED FACE
Very Sore. Large and Red. Con-
slant Irritation. Kept Awake at
Night, Scratching lrritated, Used
CutiCura, PimpIes Were Gone,

AtEel, Tezaz-'My face began to
break out about three years ago with small
plmples and blackheads some OF which
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09

~
Former Idaho official arrested.
Boise, Idaho, Jan. 9.-James H. Wal
lace, former pure foOd commissioner OF
Idaho, was arrested at Salt Lake City
Friday on two indictments returned
against him here by a grand jury
which is investigating state affairs. 1r-
Irregularities in office are alleged in the
indictments.
Phone 1 day or night for Longwelrs
taxicabs, rent cars, ~IimOusines or auto
baggage trucks.
DR.. Jameson, diseases Of Kidney, Blad-
der, Skin nd Rectum 61S Mills Bldg.
DR.. Anna l1eum, Buck1er Bldg. over Elite
30 Injured Mt Revival.
Philadelphia. Pa, Jan. 9.-Thirty per-
sons were injured Friday night, one
probably fatally, when a crowd esti-
mated at 5000 were unable to secure
admittance to the tabernacle where Il
revival is being conducted. The police
arrangements were found inadequate
and the captain in charge sent in a riot
call. The reserve squads from three
nearby stations responded and succeed
ed in restoring order.
Phone 1 day or night for Longwells
taxicabs, rent cars, limousines OF auto
baggage trucks.
DR., Deadly, 31S Mills Bldg, phone 2224,
spec. attention diseases women; surgery,
PhOne 627, Wilson Millican. the best
cleaners. White work a speciality.
Hill, Optician f Precision, 421 Mesa.
FL PasO Distilled Water Co., 9h- 4S9.
Drs. Jones & Jones, Foot Specialists
Mills Bldg, Q to 3 p. m. Other hours al
house or office by appointment Phi. 7S8
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09
Dr.. Ebert, dentist, 216-21s Wills Bids

LongWelTs Lavender Ill auto bag
gage trucks make the quickest delivery
in Ell Paso. Phone l, day or night.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09
Christian Science.

Christian Science church. corner of
Montana and Stanton streets, first
reader, S. T. Shirley; subject, "Sacra-
ment;" Sunday service. II a. m; Sum
day school, $3.50 a. m; Wednesday even
ing testimonial meeting at S o'clock.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09
Longwen's Auto Painter.

Best paint and material and PEST
painter in town. Reasonable prices.
Call and see US.
LOngweIrs Transfer.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09

Dr.. Cameron, dentist, 2O2 Rob.-Ban. Bldg
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09

DR.. Paget, dentist SOC Roberts-Banne
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09
Trinity Methodist.
First Congregational.

At the First Congregational church,
corner OF Williams and Rio Grande
streets, Sunday services will be: 10 a.
m, Sunday school; 1915 a. m, pastors
bible class, THE Books of the Apocry-
pha;' IL a. m, public Worship; Rev.
Miles Hanson viii preach on The
Church and Politics. Music by the
quartet, accompanied by Miss Dorothy
CODgdOu.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09
FirNf HRnfiat.


The services at the East FL Paso
Baptist church on Sunday will be as
follows: Sunday school, $3.50 a. m, T..
P. Smith, superintendent; preaching at
II a. m. and 1880 p. m. by h pastor,
Rev. Ed L. Millican; subject, II a. m
Christian Duty subject at 1880 p. mt
people will hold their devotional SER
vices at $50 p. m.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09
CITY Cooperation Is Splendid;
" Churches Should Follow Example
Life in City Made More Livable by Municipal Cooperation; Churches Need to
Get Together and Work Together for God, Pastor Says.
B REV PERRY RICE Pastor of the EntC Christian Church

By REV. PERRY J. RICE, Pastor of the First Christian Church.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09

When ne is fit n seasoned for his
p~assage?"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09

Phone 1 day or night for LOngweIis
taxicabs, rent cars, IimOusines or auto
baggage trucks.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09

Or that the Everlasting had not fixed
His cannon against self slaughter
Thus he reasons though feeling all the
time that his father
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09

"And am I then revenged.
To take him in the pUrging Of his soul
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09

" have thus far treated doubt
M as the preliminary step to all
advance and doubt in conflict
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-09
DR.. Anna Heum, BuckIer Bldg over Eli

DR.. Jameson, diseases Of Kidney, Blad-
der, Skin nd Rectum 618 Mills Bldg
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-08

Il costs no more 70 dress ID style buy
your patterns and wash goods az Fits
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-08
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

the best breeds and strains. Still there
win remain certain sorts OF work in the
performance of which nothing can re-
place him, and people tired of travelling
by machine power will revert to the
uncertainties and charms of mans old
friend, the horse.
There's poetry in the horse. and about
him has gathered myth, legend, and
story.
eHe is in the blood of humanity, and
win not depart from it.
AT the same time the great age OF
the horse is past. II is hard lines. how
ever, for this noblest OF animals 10 have
the twilight Of his history made dark
est night by the slaughter of almost
universal war
"IIe Is pushed to his very death in
carrying men to their position in bat
ties.
"He is hurled against storm of iron.
Gle is ridden into wire entangle-
ments.
Gle is left to die in agony on hun
dred stricken fields
Poor old Dobbinl He has carried
civilization over the world, broken the
sod for the making of farms, fed, clothed
and housed mankind-and now, when
he should have been given the grassy
paddock which i the due Of the good
and faithful equine servant, TO be so
vlely treated falls almost TO the level
of human justice"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-08
ENGINEER PARTLY PARALYzED.
Bagley of M. & w. R. R. R, Didn't
Know it for a Time.

When Engineer Bagley attempted to
alight from his engine at the Montpelier
q Wells River railroad roundhouse in
Montpelier Saturday morning, after com
plotting his regular run from Woodsyille,
NJ H., with the mixed train. he realized
that his right side was completely para
lyzed. His speech was unimpaired and
calling 70 his fireman and the conductor,
Ted sullivan, they assisted him from
the cab. He was taken to Heaton hospi-
tai where his condition is said 10 be
comfortable Physicians are unable to
say whether or not the paralysis will be
permanent
Engineer Bagley was in bis usual
health when he left Montpelier Friday
afternoon, but on the return trip TO
Montpelier Saturday complained OF feel
ing badly. but stuck to the throttle. He
had no occasion to leave the seat, op
Grating the levers with his left hand,
and il was not until he attempted to
leave the cab that he realized his eondi-
ton. He has been an employee Of the
railroad for many years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-08
EAST BARRE.

Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Cooney attended
the legislature one day last week.
G. w Tucker. who has been confined
TO the house for some time with Bright's
disease, remains about the same.
Clarence Smith and family have been
spending several days in Orange with
relatives.
Cecil Tucker of Plainfeld spent sun
day At the home Of his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. G. W. Tucker
The auxiliary, captained by Mrs.
Whitcomb, will serve a fish chowder sup
per Friday evening Of this week Watch
for menu.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-08
Horse Atrocities in Europe.

Herbert Quick, editor OF Farm and
Fireside. the national farm paper pub
Usher at Springfield, Ohio, contributes
the following editorial on horse atroci-
ties in the current issue OF that publ
cation:
THE automobile tends to make horses
scareer, better. and dearer few more
years in the development Of the gas en-
gine and electricity. and the horse viii
become a pet. None but the best viii
be reared, and they will be bred from
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-08
Silks

Silks are better for the price you
pay than last season.
Styles of Silks are each spring in
more classy designs. Many of the
Silk cloths alone have style and soft
ness of luster that make them beau
tiful.
Crepes de Chine are leaders in bet
ter Silks.
Messalines ale just as good as last
season. Our special is yard wide;
comes in over 80 different shades and
sells at only S1.00 per yard.
All colors in Directoire Silks for
29c per yard.
We parcel post free.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-08
New Showing of Waists

We have now large line Of the
new spring models in Waists, both
in the Cotton and the silk models.
These we have in variety Of the
seasons best models.
In the Voiles are a number of new
models that are very good values at
S1.I9 each.
A fine Muslin Waist that is new
comes in o number of different
styles. The price is only S1.00.
We have White Wash silk Waist
that we are putting out as special
at only S1.50.
In the new Crepe Waists there
are a number of different models that
come in all colors and White. This
is very good value at $3.50 and
$500.
In better grades, such as Crepes,
Lace and Chiffon, also Lace over Net,
that are extra good models. These
we are showing in models of one and
two alike. The price is from $500
to $3.50. See the Waist models.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-08
Spring of 1915

nearly indications point early spring
plan get ready spring
Wraps following appeal you who the
a large
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-08
A. P. ABBOTT co.
A. P. ABBOTT co.
A. P. ABBOTT co.
Things You Should Know

must last
in
give good mlneSs a bottom
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-08
CUSTOMS RECEIPTS SHRINK.
Only S9,46s Collected at st. Adams Dur
ing February.

st. Albans March s. Only So, 465 rev
enue was collected in the consolidated
customs district 81 Vermont during Feb
mary, according 10 the report from the
district issued yesterday By Collector
II & Comings, AZ compared with SAL.
aaS.S 04 in the Old district 81 western
Vermont. which included halt the state.
during February OF last year
Tho total imports last month were 81.
367 ia2, and the exports, s32l0T2a
A. the tariff is the same e. last year
the shrinkage Is said 20 be due 10 the
war.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-08
Wool Dress Goods

These all being bought early, we
do not ask you to pay the advance
ON wool. We have enough to last
few weeks, and won't change the
price as long as this lot lasts. Not
until we have to pay the extra price.
Special Atwood Serges, all col
ors; value to-day 60c; our price,
soc.
Very wide, heavy Serges; value to-
day, SIC; our price, 75c per yard.
Ask to see our 50.inch Gaberdine
Cloth in all colors for spring coats
and suits. These cloths in the new
Putty and Sand Shades are our lead
ers at S1.50 per yard.
We parcel post free.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-08
Barre Creamery and Cold Storage Co.
,. G. PERSONS Ar. ABBOTT

o. c. A. P. ABBOTT
In a short time we will decorate our plant with
signs
little later we will fit up our retail department
for more business-make better place for you to
do more and better business.
We are making some Of the best Butter made in
Vermont
We are paying highest prices for Butter Fat and
Dark Brown Eggs
Bring your Cream to us and Get your pay every
week
The more business We do the better we can do
BY you.
Barre Creamery and Cold Storage CO
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-08
A Few Specials That Are
New

Among our new line of the Elite
Glove Fitting Petticoats, which we
have just received are two specials
that we feel are extra values.
A Petticoat value that will be a
great seller with us is made from
good quality Black Marcerized Sateen,
has the Elite gIoye.ftting top and the
new flare with under dust ruffle. The
price is only 79c.
At $500 is a special Messaline
Skirt that we feel will be a great
seller; is made from good weight,
all-silk Messaline; has deep fonuce
ard dust rufiiej is made with the
Elite gloye-fitting top and comes in
all colors and black This will inter-
est any who want a new Petticoat
to wear with their new spring skirt
or dress.
We have Black Petticoat that
has the Elite top and is made from a
fine Italian Serge. See these values.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-21
G0NERN0 APPOINTS
 DEE6 ES


 Upon lhe invitation Of Dr. B. s. SteadWell president Of Che Wor'do Purity gederat|on "a Crosse Wiscon. sin. Gov $. r. A Strong has appoint- cd ionr delegates Co represent Alaska at the Ninth International Purity Con Erass which will oe held iu San Fron- cisco on July 1Slh to 24ih. i9l5. Tho delegates are
 Mrs D. A. Thompson, president Of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union or Juneau. Juneau, Alaska
 Mrs Wnlls F. Novel; president of tho Draper club of Juneau Juneau. Al- aska
 Bishop Peter T. Rowe Of the Episco. pal church in Alaska seatele. Wash.
 Reverend John H. condit DID, miss sionary superintendent cf the Presby- terlan church in Alaska tpneau Alas ka
 The congress is called by end viii be held under the direction oi the Worlds Purity Federation with tho cooperation or Government officials leading associations organized for so- ciai upliir and eminent religious work CTS reiormers and phllanthropists. The eight successful international gatherings that have preceded this Congress, held since 1900 under Che auspices of this Federation, haye been potent factors .n bringing about the present worldwide agiatiop and ei- forts against Che social evil and 10 ceeaiing that alga stale ol 9at.ment and iiite eiiiseuce on tae problems fe- iating to public vice and contributory and allied evils which today makes the consideration and open discussion of these questions possible and de. mands chaste men and women-a sin- gle tandard ol morals, and clean cit ies-pure social relations The San Francisco Congress will undoubtedly be tbe greatest gathering ever assem. bled in the interest of the purity cause.
 The program to be carried out at this Congress will include addresses by eminent reformors, scientists ed- ucators, physicians and religious work CTS, discussions covering the various phases or the movement by recognized ! authorities, and periods for open dis cobate and questions The { one aim of tbe Congress is 10 formu- late safe and sane constructive meth eds and plans of work that have in them no element Of the sensational or hystericoL and to import needed inc splration and enthusiasm for the work .tseh
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-21
DEMOCRATS WILL
 RE0RGANlZE HOUSE

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21-The House Democrats win meet n caucus Feb. tth to act on the reorganization Q the House, Of which it Is virtually conced- ed that Champ Clark will be reelected Speaker and that Representative Claude Kitchen, of North Carolina will be chosen to be chairman oi the ways and means committee, taking tho place of Representative Oscar w. Un- derwood as floor leader ot the Demo crats. Underwood retires to become United States Senator from Alabama.
 Chief Clerk South Trimble win be 8 candidate for reelection as will Sergeantat-Arms Robert B. 6ordon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-21
FLETCHER SAYS NAVY
 NEEDS MORE MEN

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2I-That there is on alarming shortage of officers and men In the United States navy With which 10 man the garships is one of he maiu features of a report of Rear Admiral Prank F. Fletcher of the United States navy in letter to the House naval committee.
 lt was stated that as new ships are brought into the navy seryiceable ships of older construction which eon- sHtule much of Che fighting strength of the 8merican fleets must be put out Of commission RearAdmiral Fetch CT contends that there shouid be continuous increase in the number or officers and men taken into the navy to keep up with the continuous en- largemont of the fleets.