Only in a general way is the public 
aware of the precautions taken by the 
Federal Government to make naviga- 
tion safe in Salem harbor and bay. It 
s known that there are five light- 
houses, a powerful siren fs signal 
and numerous beacons and unlighted 
jouys, yet little is known regarding 
th apparatus. 
There are two lighthouses on the 
north part of Bakers island. The 
lights were first shown Jan. 3, 1708. 
The lights are white. The towers are 
located in latitude North 42, 32, 12; 
longitude 70, 47, II. 
white. The southwest tower is of 
conical shape and 111 feet above 
mean high water. The northwest 
tower is of octagonal pyramid con- 
tour and 91 feet above mean high tide. 
Each light is of 520-candle power, 
a id can be seen under ordinary atmo- 
pheric conditions 13 miles. 
4 — Hospital Point Light, on the Beverly 
Cove shore, established in 1871, is 70 
. above mean high tide. The light is 
+ 860 candle power and can be seen 
14 miles. 
Fort Pickering lighthouse, estab- 
4 ished in 1871, is located on the south- 
ast point of Winter Island. The 
tower is 28 feet high and the light can 
e seen for 11 miles. 
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Poirtics AND RocKport. 
With the election over and all of 
‘us more or less satisfied with the re- 
sults, as our party desires may be 
furthered or accomplished, it matters 
not a great deal if there are a few dis- 
yruntled politicians in this vicinity. 
When we had the temerity in last 
-week’s issue to suggest that many of 
the local Bull Moosers were not sin- 
ere in rallying under the Progressive 
standard, we meant it, and although 
substantiation of these facts might be 
very distressing for the parties con- 
cerned, any statement that might have 
been made could be proven without 
discomfiture on our part. Truly, we 
had the audacity to allege that the 
Bull Moose party in Rockport would 
be a great deal better off if some of its 
“members were actuated in their po- 
litical beliefs from the direction of the 
heart and not from the pocketbook. 
One man locally, who professed to 
be a Progressive made an attempt to 
play “both ends and the middle” by 
fostering the cause of two parties at 
the same time. Although some of his 
Progressive confreres claimed that he 
was not recognized as a loyal Bull 
Mooser, this individual had a great 
Both towers are | 
NORTH SHORE BREEZE 
ritime Danger Signals in Salem Bay and Along the 
3 a North Shore Coast 
Derby Wharf lighthouse, established 
in 1871, is located on the west side 
of the harbor. The tower is 25 feet 
high and the light of 108 candle power 
can be seen for eight miles. The Der- 
by Wharf light is red and all other 
lights in the harbor are white. All 
the lighthouses in Salem harbor are 
fixed lights. From Government re- 
ports it is learned that the Hospital 
Point light is more brilliant in the 
main channel between Bakers Island 
and Little Misery Island, than on 
either side. 
The air siren fog signal on Baker’s 
Island is of the first class. When in 
commission the blast is three seconds, 
followed by 27 seconds’ silence. This 
warning is continued whenever the 
weather is hazy. In case the siren is 
disabled a bell is struck by machinery, 
as follows: one stroke, silence 30 
seconds; two strokes, silence 30 sec- 
onds; total 60 seconds. 
Although the twin lighthouses on 
Bakers Island were established 104 
years ago, other places along the At- 
lantic coast have the distinction of 
furnishing aids to navigators at night 
at earlier periods. Boston light on 
Little Brewster island was established 
in 1716. 
deal to do with the bolting party’s ac- 
tivities in town. 
Another Progressive was ap- 
proached by a brother Bull Mooser 
and asked if he should vote the 
straight Progressive ticket. The man 
questioned replied that two men owed 
a candidate money in one of the op- 
posing parties and would therefore 
cast their votes for him. Whereupon 
the real Bull Mooser, whose pocket- 
book did not get the best of his con- 
science, soundly berated his brother 
party man for his action. And so it 
goes. 
We were also careless enough to 
suggest that the town was not getting 
a square deal in regard to its water- 
front. There are some things about 
the control of government property on 
Rockport’s waterfront that would be 
interesting news for the voters of this 
town, and which might show them 
why their industries have dwindled to 
almost nothing in a few years; they 
might learn why men profess alle- 
giance ta political belief and then do 
everything possible for an opposing 
party. Rockport is virtually tied up in 
a knot by a set of men who have their 
little game to play in politics and busi- 
ness, and they make these two weap- 
ons dangerously advantageous to their 
own benefit. The town should con- 
trol the waterfront and get something 
out of it. It should have something 
to do with Bear Skin Neck, and pre- 
vent its becoming in summer a pest 
hole and a breeder of disease; a pub- 
lic park might be made of the land if 
the ‘‘authorities” could be persuaded 
that it would be a good thing for the 
town. 
The ultimate destiny of Rockport is 
that of a summer resort. The topo- 
graphy of the land makes it admirably 
situated as a rendevous for visitors 
during the long summer months, and 
it might be one of the finest on the 
coast if every step that was made in 
business and politics did not tend to 
make its possibilities fewer. Is it that 
we do not want the town to become a 
summer resort worthy of the name, 
or would it be disastrous to “‘business”’ 
as it is conducted. We think not. 
The merchants should welcome the 
advent of Rockport into the list of 
leading summer haunts. It is a busi- 
ness in itself, and there is but little 
activity in any line to be found here 
at present. 
Rockport needs more young blood, 
but it will never get it by making the 
condition of the town so disastrous 
for business enterprise that after the 
sons of Rockport get their education, 
either at home or in the colleges out- 
side they will be obliged to seek fields 
other than our own town to carry out 
their plans and obtain the fruits of 
knowledge. 
Why not encourage the summer 
business to a greater extent? Rock- 
port is already noted as an ideal place 
to spend one’s vacation. And it is 
also noted for being a town which 
does the least of any for the enjoy- 
ment of its visitors. Also there is but 
little done for the citizens of Rock- 
port who live here twelve months in 
the year and who pay their taxes. In 
summer there is no place for suitable 
recreation although one might imagine 
that the town would prove a veritable 
haven of enjoyment because of 
its proximity to the sea. Impreve- 
ment and progress should be the 
watchword of every Rockporter, and 
if individuals and corporations retard 
the healthy growth of the community, 
let the town take some action. It is to 
be hoped that at the next town meet- 
ing, improvements will be forthcom- 
ing on the waterfront. 
Rockport Revicw, 
Nov. 7, 191? 
The automobile succeeded in 
ting out some votes. 
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