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The morning times., 1896-07-01
CUPID WORKED SECRETLY.
Quiet wedding of Treasury Employ e.
Surprises Their Friends.

\ little ripple of excitement ran through
the Treasury Department yesterday over
quiet wedding whit h occurred. The con
tract;Dg parties were Mr.. r. c. Wood
bridge OF the Secret Service DIVISION ana
Miss Anna Lock hart. also clerk.
Mr.. Woodbridge and Miss Locshart were
married by the Rev. Mr. Perry of st.
Andrews Church at his home on Six
teenth street. and only Mr.. Bruce, a
friend Of Mr.. Woodbridge. was present
to witness the cereIpony. The marria &c
is a great surprise to the many friends
and acquain.ances of Miss Lockbart, and
to none more than to the mother and
sister of tile bride. who were notified
OF the marriage by friend who received
a note from Mrs. W. o bridge requesting
that the ne ws by conveyed to them.
Miss Lockhart was at her oesI In the
Treasury Department until O'Clock Nom
day afternoon. when she left quietly
Immediately after the ceremony the couple
left for Richmond to visit Mr.. Woodbridge's g
mother. They are expected back In day
or two. when they will remain for "a
while. and will finally make their home in
Richmond.
The morning times., 1896-07-01
washingtonia nr In New York.
Especial to The Times,

New York. June WESTMINSTER, G.
E Willett. 1. F. CASTILLO: New. Amster
dam, Mr. and Mrs. T. w. COrtcs: Astor. :
r. Gross. j E. Powell, W. F. Rowell, T.
Dewitt TaImage. r. ] Wynne. H. May.
Dard. T. G. Pearsail. L. B. Sherwood;
Broadway Central, H. B. Martin. ]. P.
Sewerkrap: Murray Hill. Mrs. E. Wal
lace; Grand Union, rJ3 Boyer, Mrs. c.
Devarsiorf; Albemafle Mrs. f. F. Qua
thODgle: Imperial. VI. F. Rogers; Windsor
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. C0yufrubias: Hoffman,
L. Davis; Marlborough, H. L. Lovcur, c.
McKercher, c. d. White: Grand, w. Burn
side, q. 8. A, T.YF. sForbes, U. s. A.
The morning times., 1896-07-01
Marriage Licenses.

licenses TO msrrE hate been issued as
follows: ssSs>
George Perry and Fannie Tidball, col
ored. u
Basil Hall and Mollie Mcdaniel. colored.
Ernest P. Weeks apd Lille v. schwier.
o. W. Scott and A. q. CARING, both OF
Hagerstown. Nd. 5ESit
Thaddens 0drick and Georgia Parks.
Van H. Gwinn OF Spencer. W. Va, and
Eliza W. Row, of Orange, Va.
The morning times., 1896-07-01
DIED.

DIED.
GOODE-In Montgomery county, Nd,
at the residence OF L. SoizUin. 1iestia y,
June 80. at O'Clock p. m., Mrs Jane
Goode. widow OF the late Thomas u. Goode,
In the rinety-second year of her age
Notice OF funeral Hereafter.
SHAW-Entered into eternal rest on June
Is. 1895. at II a. m, arter Il long aud
painful illness, Edith Mabel beloved daugii-
ter Of Alonzo ID. and the late Sarah F.
Shaw, aged nineteen years one month and
twenty-three ia VS.
Funeral will take place from her late
residence, 1LO5 Ninth street southeast on
Wednesday at p. m, thence to Christ
z. E. Church, on g between Sixth and
Seventh street southeast. Relatives and
friends invited To attend. Casket will not
be opened in church.
Portsmouth, Va. Philadelphia and Read
ing, Pa, papers please cupyJ
1t
MATTHEWS-on Sunday, June 2S,
1856, at a. H., Katie F., the Beloved
daughter of Peter and Bridget Matthew'S
Notice of funeral later. 1t
The morning times., 1896-07-01
KINGS PAL ACE
We knew it would
bring the ladies

this grand HOT WEATHER SALE Of Never
such va given before and have done such extensive
business II the inauguated this
immense The hottest days have for when such
tempting hTgains are to be had.
The morning times., 1896-07-01
i2Kc Embroideries, &c,

1000 yards s wiss Embroid-
cries. from to 4 inches,
lovely patterns. regular
price &c, &c. and IL 1-2c.,
viii go at. =. =. :. :. :. :.
The morning times., 1896-07-01

Free Advertising of Property
For sale or rent can be had by consulting
The Times Real Estate Bureau, Times
Building.
The morning times., 1896-07-01
Muslin Underwear.
39c Ladies' Drawers. csc.

25 dozen Ladies' Lonsdale
Cambria Draw wers, Princess
style. with 6iDch cambric
rurfle. headed with line
tucks. regular price. soc.
Special :. :. :. :. :. .....
The morning times., 1896-07-01
aec Ribbed Underwear, 1s

One lot OF Swiss Ribbed
Vests. silk crDchetefl Irnats
and straps. regular 39c. 'Iual-
ity, at - :. =. :. - -. -.
The morning times., 1896-07-01
So Trimmed Hats,

For ladies, misses and chill
dren. all coiors, trimmed in
the latest style, with ribbon.
flowers or lace. Don't let
the cheap price scare you
away. They are all worth
SO. Take your pick at.
The morning times., 1896-07-01
'rimmea Sailors at Half Price.

SOC. Sennette Sailors. .25c-
TIC. Trimmed Sailors. 39c-
S1.O0 Trimmed Sailors.
The morning times., 1896-07-01

121Ic Corset Covers, 1Oc.
80 roZeD Iadie,' Muslin
Corset Covers. felled seams,
buttons and Luton holes,
regular price, 12 1-2c Spec I'D
The morning times., 1896-07-01
75c Empire Gowns, 40

Empire Gown, front Of all
over embroidery. wide sailor
collar, edged with cambric
ruffle, Mother Hubbard
sleeves, regular 75c. GowD-
Special E. :. :. :. :. =. ......
The morning times., 1896-07-01
81 and S1.5o ParasoIs. 65c

surah Silk Parasds. COACH
ings and with ruffles;
White Dresden La wn Para
sois. with white sticks and.
Dresden handies-also ma
tural stiCks-aiso a lot OF
Linen Coaching Parasols..-.
The morning times., 1896-07-01

ST rs, 80, $I.2b and LOO
ShirtWaiStS, CSC.
Dimity and Percale Waists,
in dainty - tterns OF light
blue. green, lavender, tan ~
detached collars in white
and colors very full Bishop
s,eeyes-some plain linen
with white detached Coliar
also stripes made on the
cross. TO-
Regular S1.75. $1.50, OOC
$1.25 and 81. 90 Waists, at
The morning times., 1896-07-01
! &c children's Drawers,l2H 2Hc.

One lot OF Children's Muslin
Drawers. wide hem, ineks
above. buttoDholes. regular
1ac. and 19c- quality Spec
ial 49,. - .. =. =. :. 49,.
The morning times., 1896-07-01
SIS. 81 and So karasoIs,$l.3o

japanese Silks, with Dres-
den handles, in white and
black - Crepe de Chime,
with ruffles, in white
cream, black and also tan
Fine Satic Stripe India SILK
Coaching Parasols - Black
and white Striped SILK. etc.
etc-. :. =. =. :. =. ..
The morning times., 1896-07-01
So, SI.5O. Sl.OO Untrimmed
Hats 26C

Take your choice of 100
dozen Ladies'. Misses aud
Chiidrcn's Untrimmed Hats,
in all COiors including
Benini Short-back Sailors
Chiidrc ms Flats, and the
latest and most desirable
shapes for ladies'. =. 80.
The morning times., 1896-07-01
MILLINERY.

Csc Six Velvet Roses, &c.
25 doz Silk Velvet Roses,
3 in bunch. with rubber kC
stems-wbile they last. =. ~
The morning times., 1896-07-01

SI.25, ST. and 75c Shirtwais:s,
Acc.
Another 100 dozen Per-
Gale and Lawn Waists. in
lovely stripes. checks, and
,ligbtbI tan, green.
lave nder, with white De.
tached collars. very full
#.s': Ei.sss' soS ;'fss'' and s'fs's: w. 46c
The morning times., 1896-07-01
CSC Grass Linen Belts. l21zc
75c Sterling Silver Sets, 25

Never before have sterling
Silver Shirt Waist Sets been
Offered Mt this ridiculous
price. Solid ?25-1 900 fine
silver in pretty designs,
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19
ron rnE POLITICAL oAmrAIaN

take The Weekly Commercial Appeal,
Memphis, Tenn. Three months only 10
cents in silver. The Commercial APP
peal is one of the leading papers in the
South and is for free silver. For q club
of so new subscriptions for three months
at 10 cents each they will send q stem
winding, stem-setting and opeu-face
watch that will keep accurate time for
three years or more. They want 1000
club-raisers to accept this offer within the
next 80 days. This offer not good after
September 10.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19

Special correspondence
Health is very good in this conn
munity
Charles Barfeld has returned
from a trip to Paducah, Ky
Wheat HARVESTING is about over
The crop is damaged with thescab.
Children'8 day services will be
held at Flatwoods Thursday, July
2 Everybody is cordially invited
10 comoand help make the occasion
one longto beremembered Come,
and help with your songs and pray
ers, and bring a well filled basket,
as dinner viii be served on the
ground.
WAY, juno l6
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19

] desire Is say through your paper
that being in the northern portion Of the
county this week (on business with con-
stables), took occasion 10 call at Big
Sandy and visited the Benton County
Normal Training School now in session
at that place. must say chat i was
delighted 10 find that there was more
than thirty live, energetic teachers in
attendance. and that they were at work
with q vim, making it both interesting
and instructive This training school
opened on last Monday, TO continue two
week. Now, all teachers who miss this
are missing an opportunity Of keeping
up with the profession.
Very respectfully,
ID. j. ALLEN
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19

The st. Louis Republic has made ar
rangements to cover the political news of
all parties in the coming campaign in q
way that has never been equaled by any
newspaper. Those who wish to keep
posted should subscribe at once. The
Republic, daily and Sunday, has been re-
duced to So year, SO for 6 months or
60 cents a month. The Twice-a- Week
Republic is 81 a year.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19
To the People of Benton County.
PALMER, ELLIS Co., TEXAS.

PALMER, ELLIS Co., TEXAS.
My wife has been afflicted with her back for 10
years. Three bottles of McElree's Wine OF Cardui
and two packages Of Black Draught Tea have
dnOe her more good than anything ! hayh ever
tried. | can safely recommend 1t to all afflicted
women. A. j. YOUNG.
Diseases costs butSl %, and a fun course $500
1t may be bought from nearly all dealers in med
icine in the county.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19

One 3.year-old black horse, medium
size, with small wart on left side Of face
about half way from end Of nose to eye.
The delivery Of the horse to me at Cam
den, or information as to his whereabouts
that will lead to his recovery will be am
ply rewarded. A. r. BROOKS.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19
d. G. HUDSON,
Clerk and Master
sHERlFFs SALE OF LAND.
T. S. Johnson, Use of B. F. HatIey,
VS. J. H. Johnson.


BY virtue Of a venditioni exponas in
my hands, issued by A. r. Brooks, clerk
of the circuit court of Benton County,
Tennessee, l will on
Monday, the 9th day Of July. 1896,
expose to public sale to the highest bid
der, for cash, at the courthouse door at
Camden, Tennessee, the following tract
of land lying and being situated in the
second civil district of Benton County,
described as follows, to-wit: Beginning
on a stake with poplar, whiteoak and dog
wood pointers, it being the northeast cor
ner of which this is part, and runs south
9516 poles to stake with whiteoak and
redoak pointers thence due west 1888
poles to a stake on the bank Of Sycamore
Greek, with ash and sweetgum pointers !;
thence north down said creek 25S south
10 poles; thence north 79a east poles !;
thence north 103 east 20 poles to a stake
in Milksick Branch, with whiteoak and
sarvis pointers; thence east lis poles to
the beginning, containing by estimation
rs acres, more or less, levied upon as the
property of the defendant, ]. H. johnson.
The same was condemned and ordered TO
be sold by the circuit court of Benton
County Tenn, at the April term, 1896, to
satisfy Judgment in favor Of I. S. John
son, for use Of B. +. Hatley, against J II.
| Johnson for the sum Of $745.6l and cost.
This June 8. 1896.
w. A. LASHLEE,
A Sheriff
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19
.SHERlFF'S SALE OF LAND.
H. F. stigaII Against D. c. Haley.


By virtue of venditioni exponas in
my hands, issued by A. Il. Brooks, clerk
of the circuit court of Benton County,
Tennessee, | will on
Monday, the 9Th day Of July, 1896,
expose to public sale to the highest bid
der, for cash, at the court. house door at
Camden, Tennessee, the following tract
Of land known as the w @. carp land,
lying and being situated in the eleventh
civil district of Benton County, Tennes-
see, and described and bounded as fol-
lows, to-wit; Beginning at a blakcoak
standing 3 poles west Of the most south
east corner Of an entry Of four hundred
and thirty-6ve acre tract Of land in the
name of Cullen Luper, also the beginning
corner of lot No. of the Rockport land,
decided to d. G. Hatley by j. w. Fry, Of
which this is a part, and runs east 56
poles TO a stake in a branch with maple
pointers; thence down said branch with
its meanders 207 east Of north 1875 poles
to stake in said branch in the old Hunt
ingdon Road with elm and maple point
ers thence % north of east to Brad Wal
ker's line; thence with the north and west
boundary line Of said lot No. 8 back to
the beginning, containing one hundred
acres more or less. The same was con
demned and ordered to be sold by the cir,
cult court Of Benton County. Tennessee
at the April term, 1896, to satisfy iudg-
ment in favor Of III. f. Stigall against d.
@. Hatley for the sum Of $135 68 and cost
This June 8, 1896.
w. A. LASHLEE,
40 Sheriff
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19
pills DO Not Cure.

Pills do not cure constipation. They
only aggravate. Karls clover root tea
gives perfect regularity of the bowels.
For sale by J. G. Presson
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19
Right in Sight
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pays part postage or expressage, and
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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19

Continued rains has caused the
abandonment OF a large portion Of
the tobacco crop in Southern Ken
lucky.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19
CHANCERY SALE OF LAND.
J. P. Owens against B. c. Rushing
and Others.

ia obedience to q decree of the Chan
Gerry Court at Camden, Tennessee, made
i'm the case Of J. p. Owens VS.. B. @. Rush
ing ct ais. notice is here given that / will
sell at public auction in front of the east
door Of the courthouse in Camden, Ten
nessee,
on Monday, July 6, 1896, at cnOOn,
to the highest and best bidder, the follow
ing described real estate, together with
the improvements thereon-the same be-
ing the property owned by defendant, b.
G. Rushing-lying and being in the town
of Camden, Tennessee, situated on the
east side of the public square and bound
ed on the east by J .E, Totty, on the south
by James Bullock, on the west by the
public square and on the north by DR.. w.
r. aubbs. Said sale will be made to sat
isfy judgment in favor of the complain
ant, j. p Owens, in the sum of $250.2S
and interest thereon.
TERMS OF SALE.-Said sale will be fol
cash, subject to the homestead rights OF
the defendant, B. @. Rushing, and sub
ject also to a mortgage for $500 in favor
of Mrs. Harriet Pitt.
This June 0, 1896.
ID. G. HUDSON,
G1lOwIr
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19

Twas nervous, tired, irritable and cross.
Karls clover root tea has made me well
and happy. Mrs. j. B. Worden. For
sale by j. G. Presson.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19

INGLAND-We are authorized to announce
~ JAMES A. ENGLAND a candidate for judge
of the Criminal Court Of the Eleventh Judicial
catlr, Chester, Henderson, Madison, MeNairy,
aud Perry. Subject to the action Of the Demo
cratic party.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19

San Diego, Cal, says "Shiloh's catarrh
remedy is the first medicine have ever
found that would dome any good" Price
so cents. For sale byJ. q. Presson.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19
CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS.

For advertisements under this head our terms
are strictly cash in advance. Prices furnished on
application.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19

ClMB.-We are authorized 10 announce Hon.
- r.. w. SIMS, Of Perry County, a candidate 10
represent the Eighth Congressional District conf.
posed Of the counties Of Benton, Chester Carroll,
Decatur, Hardin, Henderson. Henry, Madison,
McNairy and Perry, In the Ffity-nlth Congress
subject 70 the action Of the Democratic party.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19
St. Louis Z Tennessee River
PACKET COMPANY.
GETTY OF SHEFFIELD.
sTEAMERs:{ CITY OF PADUCAH.
tCITY OF SAVANNAH.

ONE Of these elegant steamers leave st. Lous
" every Wednesdayand Saturday for all points
on the Mississippi River to Cairo, Ohio Rfverfo
Paducah, and Tennessee RiyerrO Florence, tax.
ing freight and passengers for all points on the
Ohio TO Pittsburgh, and on the Cumberland TO
Nashville. Through bills OF lading, prompt serV
ice, and low rates.
JOHN E. AIAsSENGALE,
Traffic Manager
Whari-boat foot of Olive street. ST. louis
eaB~One of these steamers arrive at johnson.
vile every Tuesday and Friday.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19

FTNAYLOR.-We are authorized TO announce
4 JOHN NJ. TAYLOR a candidate for Judge
Of the Criminal Court OF the Eleventh Judicial
Circuit, composed Of the counties of Benton De
catur, Chester, Henderson, Madison, McNairv.
and Perry. Subject to the action OF the Demo
cratic party.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19
For Criminal Judge.

EVERETT.-We are authorized 10 announce
II SIDNEY j. EVERETT q candidate for Judge
of the Criminal Court OF the Eleventh Judicial
Circuit, composed Of the counties Of Benton. De
catur, Chester, Henderson, Madison, McNairy,
and Perry. Subject TO the action Of the Demo
cratic party.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19

II ERRING.-We are authorized to announce
Ii ID. W. HERRING a candidate for Judge
OF the Criminal Court Of the Eleventh Judicial
Circuit, composed OF the counties Of Benton, De-
catur, Chester, Henderson, Madison, MeNairv
and Perry Subject TO the action of the Demo
cratic party.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISING.

advertisements inserted under this head
at cents per line each insertion.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19
The Palmer House,
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
American and European Plans.

The Palmer House has made reductions on
large number OF its rooms, on the American and
its service; never in better condition nor better
kept than at present.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19

MAGISTRATES WARRANTS, Executions.
IYl and State Warrants for sale at THE CHRON-
ICLE Office. Other blanks printed to order
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19

Linden, Tenn, June l, 1895.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19

NOR SALE-Three complete volumes of the
Il Scientific American Building Edition for the
years 1924. Here is an excellent opportunity
for the mechanic who wants the best architect
urai publication in the world at a reduced price
Communicate with this Office
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-06-19

Through Sleepers TO the West via Mckenzie.
Through Sleepers TO the South via Montgomery.
Through Sleepers TO the Northeast via Louisville
The evening times., 1896-12-01
ALONG THE WHARVES.

The schooner Eta May is discharging
cargo at Carter's wharf.
The schooner H. B. Gibson is loading
with fertilizer at Riley's wharf.
The schooner Ephraim and Anna is dis
charging a cargo OF lumber at the X street
wharf.
The schooner Fl. L. James, Capt. Corbin,
sailed yesterday evening in ballast for
Norfolk.
work on the new hurricane deck OF the
menced.
There was steady demand for oysters
at the wharf this morning, with prices at
81 to so cents a bushel.
The three-masted schooner E. c. Knight.
jr., Capt. Crowley, sailed yesterday even
ing in ballast for Norfolk.
The three-nasted schooner Nellie j. Crock
er has finished unloading her cargo OF
l ,S4O,0uo laths at Johnsons wharf.
The steamer Harry Randall brought up
good freight last night; Among her paseen-
gers were II. 7. Colby, w. H. Johnson
II. C. Gardner, y. Rollins. Eli Garfield and
K. owens.
Thethree-m masted schooner Lula NJ. Quillin,
Capt. Insley, arrived at Riley's WI a-f yes
terday evening in ballast. She Will loa,l
with Fertilizer for Curtis Bay, Anne Arun-
del county, Md.
Capt. c. R. Insley, of the schooner Lula
NJ. Quillin, was very i'll on his arrival,
and has gone to his home in Bethel, Del i,
to recuperate. Capt. Arthur Phillips has
assumed commando of the Quillin.
The following schooners cleared today
for The lower Potomac: Quinnipiac, Capt.
Parks: Sunny South, Capt. Gibson; Gliil-
mer, Capt. Carter: Silver Spray, Capt.
Robey, and Sarah Beckett, Capt. Hayden.
Fish continue very scarce on the market
There was no bass or trout at the wharf
this morning. Quotations We're: Pan rock,
Z; medium, IL: boiling rock, 15: perch,
20 and 25 cents per bunch; catfish, 20
mad 20 cents per bunch.
The steamer Washington arrived on time
this morning, with passengers and freight,
from Norfolk and Fort Monroe. Among her
passengers were ]. E. Reyburn and son,
Mrs. A. NJ. Thackara, Mrs. l.. H. BoIles,
&C. GuppelI, w. B. Jones, W. B. Morgan,
K. T. Heaston and T. A. McMullin and wife.
Capt. Winfield Boyer, of the schooner
WiliaIn L. Hall, well known in this city,
has been arrested by Capt. j. Fl Bull, of
the Maryland State police steamer, Gov.
McLain. charged with dredging in the Pc
by Justice j. F. Morgan, OF Leonardtown,
Tor the grand jury.
The evening times., 1896-12-01
GUNS TO GUARD US
Continued from First Page.

Here the battery, of whatever sort il Is,
VIII ne mounted behind an unUstcntatiuUs
grass slope Ii Ike the one on the other side nf
the river. 1t would not be dipl pmatic to give
the details of the work, even were they Db-
tainaDle, but something oft extent may be
judged frOmthe Singleton Of 5000 barrels
OF cement in one IF the contracts.
Just how soon a work 4 this sort could De
made available in case OF emergency j ; Il
question. Atneed, averyrespett table battery
might be prepared in a couple Of months,
certainly not under that. The item Of the
greatest difficulty would be to secure the
guns themselves, and il is well known that
the ordnance Department. Is now workinGits
utmost. night and day, to get its contracts
off its hands in speedy expectation Of more
There was a utne, few years hack,
when any American military post was
open to the inspection of every one, citi-
zens and Foreigners alike That tiIne.
however, is past. The War Department
was made aware that sketch plans, and
even photographs or some OF the most
important coast defense works in this
country were in the hands of foreign gov
ernments. European nations themselves
had been having great trouble in keeping
plans of their Qualifications at home, and
had taken stringent measures against
leakage i'll this particular department.
SECRECY is ENJoINED.
WHen utn- tTdlEnlH suCCtcueu zen.
Casey as chief OF engineers, he held con-
ference with the Secretary of War on this
very subject. The result was that not
only were coast and haroor defenses Of
this sort closed to visitors. under stringent
regulations. but all new plans of works
which are being constantly prepared by the
department are marked '.strictly conf
dental" as soon as they come into the
office.
They are showed to no more employees
than is absolutely necessary for the trans
action of the departmental business. aud
these clerks know that it is as much as their
official heads are worth to breathe a word
of what they know.
When the plans and Specifications have
gone the rounds and have been passed UPON
they go into the hands of Capt. William NJ
Black. who is especially detailed to handle
all such material. and he locks them in
the big safe, of which he keeps the combi
nation. So at present the War Depart
ment's coast defense plans are fairly well
guarded.
But ii IS no secret that work will be begun
almost Immediately on the new fort on the
Virginia shore. and when it is finished, asst
soon will be- there will be no danger of 4
repetition OF the painful incident of 1912.