Page 6 THE CENTRE DE UMOCRAT, BELLFFONTE, PA., OCTOBER 1, 1908 SUBMARINES FOR THE PACIFIC a A IREER nT BY BOITON MEWS ¢ HE submarine fleet of the United States navy has recently ac- quired new Interest and im- portance owing to the tests which have begun of vessels of this type with the view pf sending them on R cruise to the Pacific. If the tests show that such a plan is feasible, the navy department intends sending sev- eral of the submarine torpedo boats under tow clear across the Pacific to the Philippines to further strengthen the defenses of our possessions In the far east. It is well known that Japan Is making good use in her naval de fenses of of the submarine type. It is the policy of the American government, while not inviting war with any foreign power, to be prepared for any emergency by keeping abreast of others, at least In equipment and effectiveness. The importance of util {zing submarine in warfare, especially in torpedo service, Is now recognized by all the powers of the world, and the United States has been well at the from the outset in the development of vessels practicable for undersea travel. Early in Septem- ber submarine torpedo boat maneuvers were begun in Buzzards bay. It was there that the Octopus, In command of Lieutenant Charles E. Courtney, U. 8 N. underwent successfully a re- markable test. Its performance con stituted the longest period of sub mergence of a submarine under the conditions and maneuvers of actual war that up to that time had been ex ecuted by a of the America: navy. The actual time of submerg ence was five hours minutes feet and the tire time under t eighty feet Somewhat I submergence under the direction of the board of inspect! n of the navy, with Rear Admiral Thomas C. McLean as president. the scene of action inclu ArT nsett bay and the waters of Long and sound The experiment of tov marines across the Pacific will depen: largely on the outcome of these tests The submarines now in the far east were conveyed there on the deck of a vessel. If the boats are sent under tow, they will be sealed up, wh will make tl} unsinkable, and tached to long towli Power dynam for 4 reing of + batteries will 1 used unnecs store engines The ty along and most ever v essels vessels ront vessel and forty-eig The greatest depth average dept he At twenty. four iater a | ho test was begut g the sub em have to s sald to Ix marine be ROPYRIGHT OT BOSTON PHOTO NEWS CO, REAR ADMIRAL M'LEAN AND THR VIFER delphia the submarines and the tor pedo boat flotilla will go to Chesapeake bay and later to Charleston, 8, C. The submarine flotilla consists of the Octopus, flagship of Lieutenant Charles E. Courtney; the Plunger, Lieutenant Prentiss FP. Bassett; the Viper, Lieutenant Donald ©. Bingham; the Tarantula, Lieutenant Joseph F., Daniels, and the Cuttlefish, Lieutenant Edward J. Marquart. The third tor. pedo boat flotilla consists of the String. ham, flagship of Lieutenant Willls G. Hitchell; the Barney, Ensign George 0. Pegram; the Tingey, Lieutenant James O. Richardson; the De Long, Lieutenant F. H. Sadler, and the Thornton, Lieutenant Charles A, Blake- ley. Admiral McLean, under whose general direction as head of the board of Inspection the tests are belng con- ducted, Is an officer of much reputa- tion for his knowledge of naval sci- lence. Ie entered the navy York state In 1864. His service In- cludes several years spent instruction at the Naval at Newport, Some years ago he was assigned to the command of a squad- ron in Caribbean waters and exhibit- ed much discretion and diplomacy in the manner in which he exercised his powers times he upon to land bluejackets in Central or South Amerie untries or to mix In with the disputes of conten or fa ns |i terests of Ameri mand at nati, Marletta In He also took part in a rellef expedition to the Island of Martinique, Several was called an o« ling states rder to protect the in ans, Under his com this time were the Cinein Topeka and HITCHCOCK'S ADVISER. Senator Crane of Massachusetts and His Reputation For Wisdom. Senator Winthrop Murray who Is taking a very active part In the Taft campalgn, is the leading of the tly appointed committee. It was reported time t!} Senator Crane, recen at iid at Crane wot \ V 2 tr oN COPYRIGHT 1%90 BY J E.PURDY BOSTON NO 3 Rep bra: not oft there | ) IN and advice ght, He | an excellent “mixer” and often brings about through his friendships with col leagues more than eloquence and rea soning could effect. He has been lieu tenant governor and governor of the Old Bay State and was appointed to the seat In the senate left vacant on the death of that statesman of the old school, George Frisble Hoar. That {was In 1904, The following year he {was chosen by the legislature to fill {the unexpired term and was reelected {to the senate on the efpiration of | Benator Hoar's term. He is fifty-five {years old and is a man of considerable { fortune, being a manufacturer, | By way of lllustrating the confidence | whi h exists between Senator Crane {and his fellow legislators the story is | told of how two years ago when Sena | tor Lodge had charge of the Phillip | pines bill In the senate the latter was | worrled over the attitude of various senators {| “1 wish | knew how Nixon of Neva {da stands,” he sald one day to Crane, | “That's easy.” responded his junior { colleague ’ are few members wl have more we “Walt a minute.” | Ima few minutes he was sitting be {side Nixon. After a brief conversation {he arose and beckoned Lodge to come to the clonkroom. When the two had reached an quiet corner he described | Nixon's position | “Well, you are a wonder! exclaimed | Lodge. “How In the world did you do Her | “Easily enough” was Crane's re [sponse, “1 just went over to Nixon and sald to him confidentially: ‘Look here, Nixon, tell me how you stand on the Philippine tariff bill. Lodge wants to know, and I promised to find out for him. Then he told me.” JOHN D. ARCHBOLD. Active Head of Standard Oil, Who Figures In the Foraker Incident, John Dustin Archbold 18 now upon as the active head of the looked Stand v ) . ¢ ' » 1 ¥ A 1» | ard Oll company, and he figures in one | ties | United dential campaign through the publica | of the leading Incidents of the presi tion of letters he wrote some years | ago to Senator Joseph Benson Foraker, Since Mr, Archbold assumed active di rection of Standard affairs he has tak en the public into his confidence re garding the operations of the corpora- | tion and Its policy to a ch greater | extent than used to be done when Mr. | Rockefeller was directing Its business, Mr. Archbold’'s connection with | Standard dates back to 1875. from New in giving | War college | sixty years of i for his ge: tutions, Sy been the bounty A. HEATON ROBERTSON. His Nomination For Governor of Con- necticut and a Convention Episode. “1"3 he might Charles, who candidate for appointment by Reg Hicans to office. “I had to do It for m3 boy." the ex-governor sald privately to his friends When nent Mr | first became sought to kil his Waller OO promi it by " { pleated In hazing. me He 18 | James Gillespie of Pennsylvania, By- | Ton Quimby Jones of New York, Wil Ham Nalle of Virginia, Willlam Wel- | | ington Prude of Alabama and Isaac | feorps of the army THE WEST POINT HAZERS. Cadets Rossell and Weaver, Who Led | In the Abusive Practices. The penalty meted out to the West | Point hazers shows that the responsible for discipline at the | Btates Military academy are | determined to maintain It at all haz | ards. The order issued by Secretary Wright of the war department and approved by President Roosevelt dis- misses from the academy entbrely the two first class men under suspension, Willlam T. Rossell, Jr., and Harry G. Weaver. A lighter penalty 1s fixed for the six members of the third class {m- They are George of New York, authorl Washington Chase BARRY 6G. WEAVER ser of wg of Okla + * Year nd ’ L Caget La Ol on 4 son of of the Weaver In from lead punished William T. Rossell engineer | | Hilnois. considered ers in more They the hazing and were were than being older # Her Objections Ww A Go d One 1) » asunad © { Phe i 1 «tft the most extended, the ost regretted, wit! y be done? YOU ARE GOING TO BUY Stockers ano Feeding Cattle THIS SEASON You want to buy where you can get the best cattle for the least money. Write or wire at once to JOHN J. LAWLER 163 EXCHANGE BUILDING UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO Sound, safe, conservative, strict honesty and a square deal guaranteed. ESTABLISHED OVER 25 YEARS REFERENCES: Live Stock Exchange National Bank, Chicago Any Mercantile Agency » Thousands of our satisfied customers We handle more stockers and feeders than any firm in the world. 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The Democrats of Connecticut have hopes this year of electing their state ticket and carry { Ing the state for Bryan on account of {divisions among Republicans His Engagements, { “But,” sald the fair mald, “you seem { rather young to be wearing the title of | colonel,” “Anyway,” replied the beardiess youth, “I've participated In seventeen summer engagements” « Cleveland News. THRE GREAT Centre County Fair WILL BE HELD AT BELLEFONTE Oct.6,7,8 &9,1908 Mcet Your Friends at the Fair, They will all be there to enjoy the many new and novel sights and spend the best days of their life in the full and free enjoyment of a clean, moral show that will appeal to all, Will You Be There ? All Railroads will make special Arc You Going The ninth year of the Great Centre County Fair promises a more Gorgeous and Instructive Exhibition of Farm Implements, Farm and Garden Products Dairy, Poultry & Fruit Displays Domestic and Art Works Free Shows Bands and Amusements than has ever been assembled on any grounds in Central Pennsylvania excursion rates, and as the price of admission is only 25 cents, the Great Show 18 within reach of all. THE RACING THIS YEAR WILL BE FINER THAN EVER BUT BEAR IN MIND THERE WILL BE NO GAMBLING
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