two o'clock
The girl journalists , however , were not so greatly interested in fireworks as in the birth of their fascinating enterprise . Wearing long gingham aprons they hovered over the big table where the forms were being locked up , and watched anxiously every movement of the workmen . It was exceedingly interesting to note how a column of the first page was left open until the last , so that copy `` hot from the wire '' of the very latest news might be added before going to press . Finally , at exactly two o'clock , the forms were locked , placed upon the bed of the press , and McGaffey , a sour-faced individual whose chief recommendation was his ability as a pressman , began to make ready for the `` run . '' Outside the brilliantly lighted windows , which were left open for air , congregated a wondering group of the Millville people , many of whom had never been up so late before in all their lives . But the event was too important to miss . The huge , complicated press had already inspired their awe , and they were eager to `` see it work '' as it printed the new paper .