He was thirty-two years of age, and was a native of Kentucky. He was appointed from that State in 1904, and had been attached to the Pensacola station since January, 1915.
CRAMPS BUY MORE LAND
Will Enlarge Project and Loan
In Convention of Large Oil
Placer.
FLEMINGTON, June 9.?The purchase of forty-five acres on Petty's Island, in the Delaware River, by the Cramp Shipbuilding Company, for an enlargement of its present plant and the construction of a large oil refinery by the Crew-Levick Co., was confirmed today.
Petty's Island is situated directly opposite the Cramp Shipyard, in this city. The Cramp Company will build a dry dock on the island, where vessels will be taken after launching. The present plant will be devoted exclusively to hull and repair work.
OFFRE IN LONDON
French Commander-in-Chief Attends
Important War Conference
at War Office.
LONDON, June 9?General Joffre, French commander-in-chief, is in London. He attended an important conference at the Foreign Office today with Paul Cambon, the French ambassador; Sir Edward Grey, the Foreign Secretary, and the members of the War Council.
DUTCH IN READINESS
Army Reported as Thoroughly Prepared and Exchanged for Any
Possible War.
LONDON, June 9.?A Renter dispatch from Amsterdam says  That a statement has been issued from the Dutch army general headquarters stating that the army is thoroughly prepared and equipped for any possible war.
HUGHES LEADS G. O. P. BALLOTS; PROGRESSIVES DELAY ACTION
Leaders, With Difficulty, Stave Off Action During Three Sessions.
CONSENT TO SHORT DELAY FOR REPUBLICANS TO ACT
Delegates Finally Swallow Own Convictions and Decide to Quit for Night. 