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Leeds.
LEEDS, Md, March 7, 1907.

nnDoJ NiDst mhICu 1JOAs
The Gramaphone Social was held OH
Saturday evening, at the residence of the
Misses McCauley. 1t was we'll attended,
and was success socially and finan-
cially.
An entertainment of a literary char
acter will be held in the near future hav-
ing for its object the purchase OF new
chandeliers for the church.
Rev. a. ID. Melvin, President of the
Maryland Annual Conference, will
preach in Leeds NJ. Z. Church, on Sun
day morning, the 10th inst
The Executive Committee of the Y. j.
5. G. g., of Cecil county, met in Leeds
NJ. 7. Church, on Thursday, February
9th. Miss Austin, of Baltimore, Secre-
tary of the Children's Fresh Air So
ciety of Maryland, addressed the meet
ing. Another meeting of the committee
will be held in April, ut which time the
vote will be taken on the question of
holding camp for the children mt the
close of the Leslie Campmeeting.
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CeciltOn.
CEoILToN. MD, March 7, 1902

Miss Mamie Jones is visiting relatives
i'll Chcstcrtown.
Mrs. James IL. Smith entertained her
sisters, Misses Leila n, and Arric Nc
Coy, on Tuesday evening.
Miss Marion Clark is spending the
week with Mrs. Milcha Lusby.
Miss Mamie Jones was entertained on
Monday evening, by Miss Julia Deshane.
Mrs. Jamison is spending some time
with her husband, who is quite i'll with
bronchial trouble.
Master Crawford Jones is the guest OF
his sister, Mrs. Robert Kelley.
The members of St. Paul's NJ. Il.
Church held Box Social at the Par
sonage, on Thursday evening.
Mrs. James Albert Watts is spending
some time with her parents, at Town
send.
Mrs. Alex. Wilson and children, have
returned home after Il pleasant stay with
relatives in Port Deposit
An entertainment will be held in the
Jr. o. L. y. NJ. Hall, on Saturday even
ing, March Sth. Proceeds for the benefit
of the Missionary cause. The public are
cordially invited to attend
Mr.. Joseph III. Manlovc is quite sick
ut his home near town.
Mr.. Allie Price has returned home after
spending several days in Philadelphia.
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Perryville.
PERRyvlLLE, March 7, 1902

iERRVVlLLE, March I, 19OZ
The "Cecit Wing is on sale each ,1eek in
Perryoile at ne'os stand and is also delivered
by Guy Dennis. cents a copy.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Rutter were en-
tertaincd by Port Deposit friends on last
Sunday.
Mrs, Smith is the guest of her sister.
Mrs. VIM. Ward, of Wilmington
Miss Daisy Owens has returned to her
home after visiting friends in Whining
ton. Del.
Mrs. Morgan Owens has been enter
tanning Miss Dcbbic Hasson of Port De-
post.
Miss Rcbecca Pcnsil and Miss Eliza
beth Elliott visited Baltimore friends
last week.
Mrs. Chamberlain, of Wilmington. is
the guest of her sistcr,in-law. Mrs. John
Ward.
Miss Gussic W. Kccscy is being enter
tanned by relatives and friends in Colum
hia. Pa.
Miss Violet Strong has returned to her
home, i'll Baltimore, after spending Il few
days with Miss Annie Armstrong.
Mr.. and Mrs. IIa2lctt McAIullen enter
tanned their daughter, Miss Hannah. Of
Philadelphia, on Sunday.
Mrs. James Miller and children. OF
Philadelphia. are spending some time
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. III.
Beck, at Frenchtown.
The marriage of Miss Mary Anna
Pyle, of Bohemia Manor to Mr.. Willard
Pearcc Stephens. is announced to take
place on Wednesday evening. the 10Th in
slant
Miss Ida Cochran and Miss Mary
Knight have returned from visiting rela-
tives and friends in Wilmington and
Newark.
William &. II. Stump. died at the
Maryland General Hospital on Monday
morning, from the effects of Il fall from
a train on Saturday. lie was general
manager of the Equitable and Calvert
Buildings, Baltimore, and a member of
Il prominent Baltimore county family,
and relation to the Stumps of this
county. Mrs. Henry $. Coudon, of Per-
ryville. is a cousin of the deceased.
On Tuesday afternoon, of last week,
Miss Carrie Cole entertained the "Em-
broidery Social" Those present were
Mrs. Alex. Craig, Mrs. Charles Kelsey,
Mrs. Morgan Owens. Mrs. Arthur Owens
Nrs. Clarence Cole. Mrs. w. e. Green
field, Mrs. Mauric" Cole Mrs Gilmore
Owens Mrs. \. X. Kelsey, Mrs. w. L..
Taylor Mrs. VIM. Little, Misses Bessie
Gallon, Mary Knight, Ida Cochran. Sal
lie Calvert, Gussic Kelsey. Grace Nicklc
and Clara Ward.
Services during Lent.-Good Friday
st. Marks 1915 Il. M; Parish House,
Perryvile. 3 p. m; st. Mary'S 1890 a.
m, and T.3O p. III. Other services will he
announced hereafter
The Holy Communion will be admins
tered on every other Sunday morning, at
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COlOra.
CoLoRA. MD, March Z. 1902,


Copies Of the "CeclL Whiq' are on, SAB
each ,Ceet in Colora, at s. T. Wiley's store.
8 cents copy.
Little Miss Maude Reynolds spent the
week with her aunt, Mrs. X. f. Pierrs.
Miss Margaret Rowland returned bona
from Germantown, Pa, on Monday
Edward Baldcrston will leave fog
Dakota the last of this month, where no
will engage in farming
Mr.. Wells Wiley started on his rBraa
mail route last Saturday.
John j. Coale and family have moved
to Rock Run. Granville Reynolds has
moved into the house vacated by Mr..
Coale.
Elizabeth Turner, colorcd, died at hc~
home, near Richardsmerc, on Saturday.
night, February 22nd, and the funeral
was to have taken place the following
Wednesday. Several bruises were dis
covered on her body, and it was decided
to hold an inquest before burial. The
funeral was therefore POSTPONED until
Thursday. Death from exposure aud
neglect was the verdict OF the jury.
There was not sufficient evidence to,
cause an arrest.
The remains of Charles Rogers, waY
brought from Wilmington to Rowland.
vile, last Friday morning, and taken to
Harmony Chapel, where services were.
conducted by Rev. J. Earle Malloy. THO
deceased was a wdower, his wife who,
was formerly Miss Emma Mitchell, of
New Valley, having died about four ynnrs.
ago
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WOOdlaWn.
WOODLAND, Mar. Z, 1902

The Cecil Whig' is on sale each Dssk ~,
Wood'a'cn at C. $. Abrahdn.'s store can Il.
a copy.
Mr., John Y. Ahrahams, of Topeka
Kansas. was III the home of his parents,
the first Of the week.
Mr.. Julian Barnes, of Wilmington.
Del, was the guest of his cousin, Mr.. IL
\. Brown, from Friday until Monday.
Mr.. Arthur Brydc, of Washington, n.
g.. visited his parents over Sunday.
Mr. Cameron Brown, student of tho
Wilmington business School, spent Sun.
day at Crest View.
Miss Mary Brydo is the guest Of fc.e
brother, Mr.. George Brydc, of Whining.
ton. Del.
The correspondent Of the Baltimore
American has been misinformed 'ao0lrx
the pOSt-OlliccS On the route from Rising
Sun to Port Deposit, namely Woodiawn,
Principle, Theodore, Grccnhurst, ana
Pennington, as they are still open. The
route is continued, mail is received and
Forwarded as usual
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North East.
NORTH EAST, Mar. 7. 1902

The Cecil Wing" is on sale each ,oeek in
North East at Reynolds Neaos Stand. 8
| cents copy.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry r. Wilson return
| ed from their wedding tour on Monday
| and will reside at the Wilson homestead.
| near town.
Harry II. Wilson, of Wilmington. Del
spent this week with his parents, Mr., and
| Mrs. \. y. Wilson.
Charles O'Bricn. Of Wilmington, Del.
was the guest of friends in town this
week.
s. J. Rrcdcr spent last week with his
daughter Mrs. J. Murd Clark. Of Wash
ington. ID. &.
Miss Matte Warner, 90 Chesapeake
| City, spent from Friday until Monday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs f. j.
Warner
Miss Mary Thompson, of Fair HILL
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Thompson.
Extra services We're continued in the
NJ. e. Church. this week. On Tuesday
evening, Rev. W. Il. Greenfield, of Per
ryvillc, preached. and on Wednesday
evening, Rev. y. S. Mowbray, of Port
Deposit, filled the pulpit There has been
five converts
j. w. Campbell lost his valuable driv-
ing horse last week
John G. McNamcc. of Elk Neck. moved
his household goods to the McCracken
house, on Main street. this week. His
farm will be occupied by his son. Will
liam McNamee.
The following ushcrS have been up-
nnintnI fnp th, ,nnntb az 10
ing-Cccil Husfclt, A. b. Cranmer, s.
5. Reynolds, G. T. Reynolds. Evening
c. $. Lockard. Frank Huston, II. c.
Recder, II. +. West.
Samuel Sturgeon has opened II general
merchandise store in the Simcoe building,
on Main street.
DR. and Mrs. II. G. Underwood spent
several days III Philadelphia
Miss Irene Foster has returned from
Il lengthy visit to Miss Meta Mcdowell,
Of Wilmington, Del. on Monday.
Third Monday of the present month,
the annual election for Town Commits
soncrS will take place. The present
board are candidates for reelection.
The Missionary Anniversary was held
in the NJ. +. Church last Sunday.
Mr., and Mrs. II. b. Klincfeller. of
CheStcrtown. are guests of DIR. and Mrs.
$. f. Ford.
Mrs. Howard Abrahams spent the past
week with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r.
{. McCracken.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Il. Campbell Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Campbell two
days this week.
Miss Mary Harrison, of Principle Fur
mace. is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Logan.
Mrs. \. l.. Rose is visiting friends and
relatives in Philadelphia this week.
William Pugh will move to the house
on Back street. which he purchased from
+. {. IcamenS. the coming week.
The North East Town Council met in
regular session, Il. J. Abrahams, X. q.
Underwood. Il. +. Thomas, f. j. Camp
bell. ana Treasurer ]. l.. Moore present.
Minutes read and approved. Treasurer
reported balance on hand $26.3S.
w. ii. Simcoe was appointed Judge,
and II. {. Rccdcr, Clerk, of the Town
Election, to be held at the Town Hall.
on March 18th.
The following bills were ordered to he
aid:-Pcmnsylvania Gas and Globe
Light Company. $50; =. f. Thomas,
lamp fixtures and fuel, Sits; r. b.
Canmcr, Justice of the Peace. 30 cents:
w. II. Abrams, 5000; j. l.. Moore, ser
vices and stationery, Sll20; u. ]. Camp.
bell. stationery and service, $13.15. f.
j. Campbell. Secretary.
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"My Family Doctor"

Blue Island. H., Jan. II. 1901
McsSrS. Ely BroS.:-I have used your
Cream Balm in my family for nine years
and it has become my family doctor for
colds in the head. | use il freely on my
children. 1t is II God send to children as
they are troubled more or less.
Yours Respectfully.
j. KIMBALL.
Judge for yourself A trial size can be
had for the small sum of 10 cents Sup
piled by druggists, or mailed by Ely
Brothers. 56 Warren Street. New York.
Full size. 30 cents.
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st. Mary's and st. Marks during Lent.
On Wednesday evening, of last week,
a pretty wedding took place at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Boyd, when
their daughter, Miss Eva, became the
bride of Mr.. Frank Walker, of Havre de
Grace. The house was tastefully de-
corated for this occasion. The bride was
attired in a handsome blue cloth travel
ing suit and carried bride roses. The
wedding march was played by Mrs.
Maurice Cole. The happy couple left for
Il trip north.
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Rising Sun.
RISING Sun. Mar. 7, 1902.

The "Uecil Wing" is on sale each ,oeek n
Rising Sun at WOrthington's store cent?
a copy.
Mr.. John L. Thomas. of Philadelphia,
has accepted position in the National
Bank of Rising sun.
Mr.. Clifton Kirk. who has been en-
ploy"d in Wilmington during the winter,
returned to his home, at Grecnhurst,
very recently. and was calling on friends
in town ON Tuesday. He started for
Everett Washington. this week, where
he expects to 90 into business.
Miss Emma T.. Wilson is in philadel-
phja spending the month.
The "Thimhlc Club was very pleas
antly entertained on Monday evening,
by Mrs. Walter burlington, with the
usual number of members in attendance.
Stories from "McClurc's Magazine" were
read.
Mr.. Walter X. Terry. formerly Teller
i'll the Rising Sun Bank, left on Monday
afternoon, to fill II position as Cashier in
the bank ut PerkaSc. Pa
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Pyle, of West
Grove, We're the guests of their son, Mr..
Charles 5. Pyle and family.
Miss Sue Maxwell, of Principle. visit
ed the Misses Reynolds this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ii. ii. Haincs gave Il
seven O'Clock dinner on Saturday even
ing, i'll honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter X.
Terry. Thirteen guests were present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Timanus Wilson and
daughter, Isabel, are visiting his father
and mother, at Maple Lawn"
Mr.. Alonzo Brown died at his home,
near Richardsmere, on Sunday, and was
buried on Wednesday. at Brookview
Cemetery.
Mr., Edwin Hunt and daughter, Miss
Emma, were the guests of Baltimore re-
latives very recently.
Mr.. ii. NJ. Duyckinck was in philadel-
phia visiting friends over Sunday
Misses Margaret and jeanette Reynolds
entertained few friends ut tea. on Mon
day evening
Mr.. Samuel III. Barnes spent last Sat
urday and Sunday with Mr.. Robert X.
McNeal. in ElktOn.
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Can't Keep 1t Secret,

The splendid work of DR.. Kings New
Life Fills is daily coming to light. No
such grand remedy for Liver and Bowel
troubles was ever known before. Thous-
andS bless them for curing Constipation
Sick Headache. Biliousness. Jaundicc
and Indigestion. Try them. - cents at
X. b. Frazer'S. Elkton, or s. T. Wilcy'S.
Colora, drug stores.
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at noon, by the stage encountcring Il
number of fallen limbs off of the trees,
which Mr.. Wharton had to remove be
fore he could pass by, consequently he
did not make his second trip.
\ number of our towns people were
quite alarmed last Monday evening. by
the ringing of the bell at the High School
thinking there was a fire, but it was be-
ing rung to call the teachers to their
Literary Glass. which meets on that
evening. The ringing of the bell was a
new feature.
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convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out Of order.
What to Do.

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out Of order.
What to Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy fulfils every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back. kidneys, liver. bladder and every part
OF the urinary passage. 1t corrects inability
TO hold water and scalding pain in passing
it, or bad effects following use of liquor,
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to 20 often
during the day, and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect of Swanp-Root is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its won
derful cures of the most distressing cases.
If you need a medicine you should have the
best. Sold BY druggists in SOC. and 81. sizes.
You may have a sample bottle Of this
wonderful discovery fr.ii1'g
and book that tells f7.Ii'FG:. ;;::;;sGa
more about it, both sent a: 4. E:s.!5iLsl
absolutely free by mail, ssls..s ~ -
address DR.. kilmer & Home Of svrnmp.Root.
Co., Binghamton, NJ. Y. When writing men
ton reading this generous offer in this paper.
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n Warning-to feel tired before eNer.
ton is not lazinesS-it's sign that the
system lacks vitality, and needs the ionic
effect OF Hoods Sarsaparilla. Sufferers
should not delay. Get rid of that fired
feeling by beginning to take Hoods SAY
saparjlla to-day.
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sediment or set
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen it is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass it or pain in
the back is also
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(2effil1Gg
Thin

is all right, if you are too 2.t;
and al wrong, if too thin already.
Fat, enough foryour habir, IS
healthy; little mere, OF less, is
10 great harm. Too fat. consult
f" Doctor; TOO thin, pcrsistcntIy
eai., no matter what cause, tax:
-os,- Emulsion Of Cod Liv--
OIL.
There arc many causes Of g.
ag too thin; they all con-:
.:.-r ,AeSc two heads: oy---
..... and under-digesrion.
otpn over-work, if you car,
~. %.h&1hcr you can or net,
IKE SCOTS Emulsion Of Coi
-ir-t Oil, to balance yourself
With your work. You can't live
On it--true--but, by it, YOU
can. There's a limit, however;
you'll pay for it.
SCOTS Emulsion of Cod Live;
Oil is the readiest cure for
cant cat" unless it comes Of
your doing no work--you can t
long be we'll and strong, without
some sort of activity.
The genuine has Il n
]. |.
this picture on it, E&alA
take no other. tANJM
If you have not QN IVA
tried it, senC for -lnkNER "a
free sample, it's a. IQNE y DI3
gr99aOiG taste will IN NV
surprise you. N\9 I'D
SCOTT & BOVINE bN | *
Chemists, Nv II w.:
400 Pearl Street, ~ NA
New York. .SsEa1-sS~.
SOC. and $l.OO; all druggists.
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Browns Antidote will cure that Head
ache ? Ten cents at V. X. Benefits.
Elkton, Md.
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Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
How To Find Out.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours;
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Iron Hill.
IRoN HILL, Mar. 7, 1902.

Bridgeville, Del.
Wilbur .Iustis was Wilmington visi-
tor on Monday last.
Charles +. Walton is able to be around
again after Il severe attack of inhamma-
tory rheumatism.
w. j. Iolton was in Philadelphia last
Saturday.
Mrs. Martha eileen had quite bad
fall this week, but is slowly recovering.
Mr., and Mrs. Edward 0. Walton were
visiting in Wilmington last week.
The sale Of Mr.. George Cam was
postponed on account of bad weather.
There will be quite number IF
changes here, among the farmers.
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The "Cecil Wing" is on sale each ,oeek In
Chesapeake City, at Alezander's drug store.
8 cents copy.
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$3.50
Special
Sale
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The "Cecil Wing" is on sale each ,oeek in
Port Deposit at Stebbing's Ne,os Stand. s
cents copy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-09

chase of coal for ships Of war and hayy
yard plans, has reported TO the Secretary
of the Navy that the service is on the
verge of disastrous state of affairs.
The navy will be crippled seriously I'M
less the strike ends aud the sources of
fuel supply are again open to the gov.
eminent
The supply of coal such as is used in
the furnaces of naval vessels aud at the
plants Of naval establishments is dimin-
ishing to an alarming extent. The re-
serve stock has been drawn upon with
such Iberality that the service is no
longer In a position to meet calls of emer-
gency.
The available appropriation for coal
also has unusual drafts upon it, and II
viii be necessary next year TO ask for an
unusual emergency deficiency appropria'
ton.
Every effort has been made by the de-
partment authorities to protect the ser.
Vice from the disastrous effect OF the
strike
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-09
BAILEY ASSAULTS sevERlDeE
Texan Pounces ON Indiana Man In the
senate Chamber.

Senator Joseph w Bailey of Texas
treated the Senate TO pugi!istie scene
just after adjournment Monday. when
he sprang upon Senator Beveridge Of In
diana and choked him as he sat in his
chair In the chamber. Had not several
Senators and attendants rushed to the
aid of the Indiana man and pulled of Bal
ley the result might have been more seri-
Gus. A slight shaking and torn neck
tie were the only injuries sustained by
MIR. Beyeridge. In the scutiie his desk,
which was screwed to the door, was part
~ turned over by the onset of the massive
Texan,
The sensational attack by Bailey was
the result Of a remark made by Senator
Beveridge The Texas statesman made
an attack on the officials of the State De
partment, saying they Were either gross
ly incompetent or wiliiuily negligent be-
cause they had not secured the release OF
citizen of Texas who Is confined in a
| Mexican prison and had failed to furnish
| Senator Bailey with the papers relating
to the case.
| Senator Beyeridge defended the depart.
ment and said the statements made by
Senator Bailey were "unwarranted." This
remark incensed the Texan, who, immedi-
ately after the session ended, walked e
where Senator Beveridge was sitting, and
! demanded perem gtorily that the Indian
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-09
A GREAT ENTERPRISE.
Electricity Invades the Land of the
Ancient Pharaohs.

Electricity Inyades the Land of the
Ancient PharaoEs.
One of the great electrical enterprises
of the age is nearing its completion.
Seven years have been spent at this
business. Three thousand miles Of
wire are in position and /, 200 more will
be necessary to carry the telegraph line
to its terminus in the land of the Pha-
raohs. This will cover the entire
length Of Africa. The cost of the line
so far completed has been $4,000
and its completion will add 100000
more TO the total The work done has
been under almost appalling difficulties.
Sw2mps have been bridged, mountain
chasms crossed, floods waded, the lion
and the barbarian faced frequently to
the point Of death and the miseries of
an almost unbearable climate endured.
The ant ma,le sawdEst of the poles and
most of the material used bad to be
carried through primeyal forests on the
shoulders of aborigines. The copper
wire was sometimes made into bullets
to shoot down intruders and piles of
human bones have been left to whiten
in the sun, where the cannibal or the
beast of prey had gorged on the re
mains. The cost has been heavy, but
the results will in the long run be the
transformation Of Africa, as the rail
way will follow the telegraph line and
the products of all nations find one OF
the great markets in the future be-
tween the Cape of Good Hope and the
Egyptian end of the Nile.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-09
WILL BETTE WORLDS BEST FORT
Millions to BE Spent in Improving
Old Fort Monroe.


Old Fort Monroe.
One million dollars is to be spent by
the government at Fort Monroe and they
will put the old fort into a class by itself
as a military establishment says A New
port News dispatch. 1t will be the ufelsl
army post of the United States and I'M
doubtedly the finest military STATEN In
the world. At least that is the plan OF
the War Department Fort Monroe Is
an ideal site for such a display as it IS
proposed to offer. 1t stands on a strip of
land which is almost completely sur
rounded by water, and overlcoks the hne
stretch of harbor forming Hampton
Roads, commanding a view to the north
beyond the Chesapeake's mouth, to the
south as far as Norfolk, as far OCEAN
wards as the Virginia capes and as far
west as Newport News. According te
the news which has pleased Virginia Sc
much the fort is now to be made model
fertilization. and also the site Of such
new enterprises as schools for heavy and
light artillery and for other branches Of
the service. 1t is intended further. that
the navy shall have its share Of the ben
eft ultimately and that for both the army
and navy Fort Monroe shall be mode,
rendezvous.
The projected improvements will also
include. 1t is understood. the imalcdi3ta
expenditure Of 100000 for an artillery
schcas Of 100000 for library and Of
something Ike 100000 for a seawalL
Whun this work is done, engagements
viii be made Of the fortifica lions ami
their batteries All this is to be done
br the summer Of 1867, so that when Wis
iters come 10 see jamestown Exposition
IA that year they can inspect Uncle Sans
military establishment