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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-23

RULES SUMMIT
Plans Out for the Construction
of Buildings to Cost
$25o,OOO.
CFrom a star correspondent.,

SUMMIT, May 22.-Following a
period of unusual inactivity in realty
and building operations, indications
struction and property development
here which in past years have char
acterized this city as one of the most
go-ahead" suburban communities
along the Lackawanna.
Probably in no other nearby SUBJ
urban community have so many
modern or such extensive public i'm
provements been acquired in such a
short span of years as in this city
Among these Improvements may be
mentioned the elimination of grade
crossings and the construction of an
up-to-date railroad station.
Among the more costly homes for
which plans have been prepared and
on which work will be started soon
are a home for DIR. william H. Law
renee, jr., in Essex road, to cost $685.
000: home for George T.. Dunlap. of
the publishing house of Grosset e.
Dunlap, New York, at Prospect and
Lenox avenues, to cost $4,000; a
home for Frederick H. Shipman. of
Morristown, treasurer of the New
York Life Insurance Company, at
Hillcrest and Summit avenues, to
cost $4,000; a home for u. yicari in
Montview road, to cost 10000; a
home for Park Terrell. of the Knick-
erbocker Trust Company, New York.
in Edgemont, to cost $4,000.
90 d
poel, in Passaic avenue and the Nor
ris turnpike, alterations are now I'M
der way. These will cost sos, 600. This
residence is to be transformed from
its present French chateau architec-
ture to an old English castle style.
The hexagonal tower shown in the
accompanying photograph of the
dwelling is to be carried up with huge
limestone minarets to correspond
with the tower appearing in the fore
ground. The same architectural
treatment is to be accorded the rear
and west sides of the structure as
appears in its front. An old English
type porch sixteen feet in width and
seventy feet in length is to be built
along the west side and returning
on the south side of the house. The
porch will have a flooring of con-
crete, covered with Welsh red tile,
the main construction to be Indian
limestone trimmed with parapet
walls, to correspond with the para
pet walls on the building.
Work is soon to start on the al
terations of the old Y. NJ. c. A. build
ing. acquired last week by Samuel
Walter, of the firm of Walter
Brothers, this city. This work will
cost about 10000.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-23

history says: elizabeth has been
distinctly q commuters city and a
residential city. and It was in that
city that the system Of committing
found It's earliest manifestation
Stations along the railroads are 50
located that the average commuter
can walk to his home OF to the sta
ton. In North Broad street, there
are residences which cost from $40
600 Up. There are several other such
residential sections. such as FL Mora.
Stiles street, Clinton street, Rout-
ledge park, Westminster avenue and
South Broad street.
Not only within the city itself, but
on the outskirts residential develop
ment is going on. The opening Of the
new fast line, running from Trenton
TO Newark, has gwen an impetus to
building operations, as has the i'm
proved local and suburban trolley
service. This, together with the ex-
cellent stores In the city is maEng
Elizabeth the shopping centre Of
Union County.
With all it's advantages Elizabeth
is economically governed. It's tax
rate lie lower than that Of New York
or any city Of equal size IN New Jer-
sey. With taxable valuations of more
than $50 100000 the city's net indebt-
edness is 50, OO0, 900, or about 3 per
cent.
There are more than 165 industries
in Elijah representing a capital
OF nearly $50. 000 900. Nearly 50 0G0. 900
s. nusaf'-' pafd wage earners. The
value Of the products is estimated at
$50 900, 900 and the number of en-
ployees Il, 900.
There is on deposit in the local
banks about 81, 900, 900.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-23
BY LOUIS scHLEsINeER.

Newark, the metropolis of New
Jersey, is one of the most desirable
cities for the legitimate real estate
investor, no matter whether such in
Vestor be a manufacturer, a mer-
chant or a homeseeker.
1t has demonstrated it's worth up
to the present day by the constant
gradual increase in values, irrespec-
tive of the financial stringencies or
panics of the past.
Newark has never experienced a
boom, and therefore never had to
suifer the reaction following such
spasmodic imitation.
The industries OF this city are so
large and diverse that it is practically
impossible for a general depression
to occur. There is invested about
$3.50 100000 in manufacturing, repre-
senting over $50 different industries,
employing upward of so 600 hands.
Among the leading manufacturers
are spool cotton electrical appli-
anees, leather and leather goods, gold
and platinum jewelry, silverware,
mems and women's felt and straw
hats, foundries and ironworks. en-
gines, boilers. lathes, presses, hard
ware, tools, tinware, clothing of all
kinds, lingerie. white goods, under
wear, corsets, trunks and bags, cellu-
loid and celluloid wares, typewriters,
pianos, rubber goods. varnishes,
paints oils, colors brushes, and an
endless number of other necessities
and Injuries.
These Industries are so varied that,
although a depression or stagnation
may occur in one or more branches
of our industries, the great diversity
of these Industries make it practically
impossible for a majority of them to
suffer at the same time. Proof OF
this is the fact that we have always
had smaller number of unemployed
than any city of it's size. Labor is
always in good demand and is as
well, or better, paid than In most
cities,
Newark, with it's population of 400,-
900, is hemmed in on all sides by
beautiful towns having an aggregate
population of over 200 900. This city
has grown so steadily that it has
reached it's confines, and the sur
rounding towns have developed New
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-23
REALTY BOOM
IN ELIZABETH
Municipality Is Rapidly Grow
ing in Favor as a Resi-
dence City.

ELIZABETH. May 2S.-At the office
Of P. J. and W. H. Ryan. one Of the
largest real estate firms In the city.
1t was said that the spring rentals
and sales had exceeded those Of any
previous years.
Elizabeth is experiencing a real
estate BOOM" said Mr.. Ryan. ",rhe
demand for houses from low to high
priced ones is increasing. There is
every indication that in few years
1t will be the principal residential
city in New Jersey"
Elizabeth is fast coming TO the
front as one of the ideal residential
and manufacturing cities in New
Jersey Requests regarding sites
for factories and for loft buildings
for the smaller manufactures are
frequently received by the Board of
Trade, which will soon begin an ad
vertising campaign to boom the city
According to real estate brokers
there has been a greater demand 70
houses and better class apartments
this year than ever before. Most Of
these come from out-of-toWn men,
especially those who are employed
in Newark.
The excellent train service, aside
from the natural attractions of the
city, mas drawn the attention of
many home seekers. This is espe-
eialIy so in the Ell Mora and North
Elizabeth sections, which, in the
past two years, have experienced a
remarkable growth. Today many
new houses are being erected and
plans have been fled for many
others.
AS a manufacturing centre Eliza
beth has many advantages not pos
sessed by other cities. 1t has an ex
cellent water frontage extending
along Newark Bay and the Arthur
Kills for several miles. Freight
steamers can dock in New York or
Brooklyn within an hour and half
Then. too, It is on the line Of two
big railroads. the Pennsylvania and
the New Jersey Central, thus afford
ing admirable shipping facilities and
giving direct communication with all
parts of the country. This, together
with the low prices asked for fac
tory sites and the special induce
ments offered, has caused many in
dustries to locate in this city. Sew
eral others are now negotiating Tor
sites.
The Elizabeth River. a small tidal
stream affected to the extent OF five
feet every time the tide GIBBS and
flows. is susceptible to Improvement
and the government has offered aid
if the city authorities will cooperate
This they are willing to do, and when
the improvement is completed vessels
will be able to sail up to the heart
o. the city, making many more acres
of land available for industries.
From a residential standpoint, Eliz-
abeth Is considered advantageously
located, especially for commuters.
In fact, IL one of the histories Of New
Jersey is correct, Elizabeth is one OF
the pioneer commuters cities. Tne
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-23
NEWARK MECCA OF
REALTY INVESTORS
City Located the Physical Centre of Large Suburban
Population Is Possessed of Many Natural Advantages and
Enjoys First-Class Tr ansportaton Facilities.

awkward so effectively that
stranger starting from the center of
this city. could not say where he
crossed the city line into East
Orange or went from that city into
Orange. The ratio of increase In
population exceeded 40 per cent. over
the census of 1900.
With our real and true population
and a merging of all these mu-
inequalities is rapidly approaching
we are entitled to the claim of being
of size equal to Baltimore, Cleve-
land or PittsbYrg.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-23
Is Minutes from Broad
and Market Streets

now-Don't wait.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-23
thorough in All Things.

Mike O'Flaridy, a waiter in the
Eagle restaurant, left Wednesday
morning for his annual visit to Fort
Smith. Nike is a worker while he
works, and ie a celebrator while he
celebrates. -westvllle (okia.) Record.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-23
Various Things.

what does Algernon call his mo-
tor boat?"
Depends on how the engine is
working. Louisville Courier-Jour-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-09

Mr.. Dennis Drew, a WelI-knoWn
actor-baritone, was telling the other
day a story of the Wells-Carpentier
fight, which, it will be remembered,
lasted exactly seventy-three seconds.
Two nuts" met at the club. Said
one Were you, at the fight last
night" ooh, yes" drawled the 9TH
er, but was rather bored, and did
not stay to the end"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-09

35,061 marriage licenses issued In
Cook county in 1913. .t--
William n. Grunge, II, wife and
2-year-old daughter, 128 w. Erie ST.,
suffering from ptomaine poisoning.
Canned salmon.
John Everett, 1910 Wabash aV.,
taken to N. Y. Charged with taking
1886 from cash register.
Lake Forest Water Co. enioined.
Controversy over bill. Threatened to
shut off water.
VIM. T. Halliday, 1874 E. Ontario
ST., arrested. Alleged to have taken
$1,000 for land already sold. John
oKchannek, 54S Dearborn st., COM
plainant.
Twelve more municipal bonds sold.
Total $807, 900.
George Keauzig, West Pullman, ar
rested. Masqueraded as woman and
tried to fiirt with a policeman.
Movie companies deny trust. Claim
there is no. agreement to restrain
trade.
Charles 3. Ball, 1907 Bereau av.,
wants job bad. Carries sign on back
asking work
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-09

Five couples elope. Three foiIedfn
race to altar. Range from 16-year-
old girls to man of 50.
100000 appropriated from trac-
ton fund for surface car tubes. May
or ordered law department to renew
suit to tear down 81" loop.
Street meetings of unemployed and
l. w. W. at Madison and Desplaines
SITS dispersed by police. Said to have
interfered with Olive Branch Mission.
B. S. Davidson, chief of police,
Houston, Tex, arrived with $3,OOO,-
900 in cold cash. Came from Hous-
ton bank to Chicago Trust Co.
- Utilities board ordered accident re-
ports and a new station at Crete, Ill.
Unemployed meeting at lnterna-
tional Labor Hall, 534 Wells ST., Sun
day, Jan. II, p. m.
Frank Dooley, charged with bur-
glary, tried to commit suicide by
jumping from fourth tier in county
jail Slightly injured.
Anti-Hearst Trade Union League
will hold it's regular weekly meeting |
at Ruud's Hall, Wabansia and Wash |
tenaw avs, tonight.
G.F Butler, SpringViIe, Ia, robbed
of diamond ring and watch.
Husband claims Mary corkell was
never home. Left notes explaining |
absence. No meals. Couldn't eat
notes. Abandoned her.
Walter MulVey, SIT &. 10th ST.,
placed under $500 peace bond. Al
legged to have annoyed Mrs. Mary
Mulyey, 424O Vincennes av.
Milo Brown, 4161 S. HaIsted ST., ar
rested. Charged with wrecking |
mother-in-law's fiat.
Vivian Simons, 1947 w. Adams ST.,
tried to prosecute husband for aban-.
donment. Sent to Detention Hospi-
tai Question sanity.
Three more chosen for vote fraud
jury. Panel may be completed to-
morrow.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-09
TESTIMONY sWIPED

Washington, Jan. s.-Theft from
capitol of official testimony record of
anti-suffragets who appeared last
month before House rules committee
in opposition to formation of new wo-
man suffrage committee was discov-
cred today. Loss may make rehear-
ing necessary. Suffrage workers not
believed implicated as part of their
testimony is also gone.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-05-12

kENlSTA ~ INSpEcCI0N-EL
PROFESSOR CROSSE. 81 cOMPRAN
cANoAS-AUToMOVILES

IA umo ls ios dias Ia Ia pasada sema-
na. = nueso Jefe a. las fnerzas militia
n.. de Ia lsla, Coronel Brewster. estnvo
ga ssia pol,lacion aeompanado de su
Ayuianie a Ten.euie ~. Lopez Anton
siogel 5 en nni6u del Comisionado de
Edaearl6n Ar Edward II BANTER. q
ileau a. Ia lnIAer>idad Mr. Fred X
Fleaee ) i a. IL Escnela Normal Mr.
Rashal ~ Garuood. revisi6 4 Battalion
de gaslsirs de la 'niversidad IN 10,
ferfruo> isl Campo ailfiico.
i.a tis.ia fuf esrripnlosa \ detenida
arnameui". eorreaje. imdumeniaria 10
do -lanlo asede couprender una visi
Ga s'r nslHeeion no s.. orult6 Ia escru
iaiora n.rada del Jefe del Regimente
.ie Puerto Rico
AftN h1ras rstHtlv lvrun nueSiroS cStu
dianirs. miliiares i forciori. someti
do> "a a,eian >esera fs,alizaiora 4,
un eApefto .rfe duranie elias dierol
prue'as iueqDifo-as de una re,lstenci,
ns lnsuperable realizaron con 4
nlsua precision narcialidad que Il d.
Feirrsaos - trsiase magnificos moyi
mifmros iaeiieo> dr r,rnadra secci6u
roapahla battalion. cn ord,n alberto ,
eefrado de nanrio dri arna con adm
ufie Hniforniiai >oliura moyimier
ins ir lsiania arahaslo> q perfe.tos
fefminandp e"n ia s>grima del fusil y
oifoe que eausahau Ia admiration 4
Humfro,a hulianie p6bi-o que Hem.
la VI orand stand a.. donde part
r.a taras fee., nutrido- aplausos.
oi derir 4ue Il Coroncl Brewster. So
iio I.o--s ,ailslerho del esialo de instru
ei.n n.liiar ,e L., radei,>. s no dei6 4
,orl,r n.lrrnr a rumor. porqnc me
r-r.a seq tarla> k'-es reiraiada ga
-s-Hl.anfr la satisfaction .iue D. prod
siau lUs moaimleuio> qne nuestros
t,ns, uiliiare> lmieruos rralizab.
.nH I,rnfiiud y precision a,ombros
rsil fania precision eemo perniicn 3 D.
rs- a. eier.lrio la semana
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-05-12
DE MAYAGUEZ

Los 300' celebraron aver tarde una
reunion, que resulto mas importante de
10 que esperabamos. En- ell empeno, =
empeno patriotico. cntiendase, de ha-
Ger que Mayagiiez progrese, ese grupo
cue llcva la direction del movimiento
nicial, Sc agita, Sc muevc y lucha por
7 eneficiar la ciudad. bien por ell lado
Tel attractive como por el del empuJe
comcrcial.
Tras los preliminarcs de la reunion,
81 procedi0 4 poner sobre la mesa I'm
asunto de descortesia por parte de la
Presidencia de la Junta de Slndlcos de
il Uniyersidad en- el case de haherle es-
critic, cen sello especial delivery,
lace qtince dias, dos c2rtas, sin que Sc
/ ubicra rccibido, nj por cortesla, con
i rstaci0n de elias a aquella fecha.
Sc acord0 escribirle de nuevo di-
, IA Presidencia, ratifcandole los ter
minos 3e las cartas escritas, en- las cua-
j IS Sc Ie pide copias eXactas de las
d as Gle la Ultima session y eXplicaci0n
Del po7quc Sc distraen del Presupuesto
he Ingresos del ColegiO de Agricultu-
ra. $1l.03225.
Comparecio a la reunion el jovcn
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-05-12

Solo titulo de rumor doy la n0ticia,
porque de haberla confrmado, de ser
elerta, entonces habria que preguntar
n clalquier unidad de las fuerzas regu-
lares del Ejercito Americana, EN- 90 ho-
ras de ejercicios tacticos, que es 10 que,
en los meses que van de curso-admi-
tiendo que nj un solo dia hubiesen per-
dido. que 81 fueron muchos ira
baJado nuestros cadetes, haria la mis-
ma labor; pero, va he dicho que solo a
titnlo de rumor recojo la especie por-
que el Coronel Breuster, quien me di-
riJi cuando terminaron los ejercicios Ell
dcmanda de su opinion. Sc excuse anna
blemente de darmela por exigirselo asi
81 deber militar
III pueblo de Rio Piedras. cree que
nnesiroS CadeteS St lucieron. que ma
ia mas puede eXigirseles 81 Sc tienen Ell
cuenta las muchas circunstancias que, /
no dudarlo, impiden que sean perfectos
militareS; Siendo la primera Y princi
pal, que para todo estudian menos para
ESQ. y por tanto no debe eXigirsele mas
a quien, contra Su voluntad reali
"a um trahajo que para NADIA ha de ser
vlrle cn 10 future, raz6n por la cual nc
hay en ellos el entusiasmo que Sc pone
contribution Ell toda obra que Sc realizf
4 placer.
y este que es muy de tener cuenta, ne
dudamos que no habra pasado deSaper
cibido al criterio del distinguido y bi
larro .Iefe del Regimiento, que, llevadC
dc Su entusasmo Y amor al ofcio, crey(
star entire verdaderos soldados Y no en-
ire muchachos que maldito 81 tienen de
Seos de Serlo.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-05-12

|camino que conduce la Normal, Sc
arregle de manera que deje de ser un
|peligro constante para nuestra masa es-
ltudiantil cuando, como EN- los dlas pasa-
dos, de lluvias torrenciales, esta conver-
lido dicho sitio en- un lago immense por
ser ell punto de ahuencia de todas las
aguas de las cunetas de las dos GALES
que ALI terminan Y ell caminoj de hierro
de Carolina?
Constituye este un verdadero peligro
para nuestros jovenes estudlantes, en- su
Imayorfa senoritas, y como tales, las
creemos dignas de que Sc les guarden
Iconsideraciones. Otra solucion tlene el
conhicto la apunto por 81 fuera prac-
ticable Aconsejese a los muchachos
que Sc provean de canoas-automovlleS
para cuando llueva asi podran salvar
Sc de cualquier contingencia Mo-
Ell Corresponsal
RIO Piedras II Mayo 1914.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-05-12

Pastrana, uno de los que han Sdo sus-
pendldos en- dicho Colegio, y manifes-
to que no conoc1a la causa de tai sus-
pension Verdaderamente que resulta
contrario a toda raz6n ell acto cometi-
do con esos diez 8 doce estudiantes,
y aun mas cuando no Sc les dice ell por
que sc les castiga. No obstante, Ia So
cledad Los 500,' no acord6 gestio-
mar nada en- defensa de esos alumnos.
INTERIM no conozca ell record de ca
,da cual, que demuestre 81 Sc ha come
lido no una injusticia.
Los 500' son simpatizadores entu-
Islastas y decididos de los Ferrocarri-
les Secundarios, con el fin de traba-
jar Ell pro de la idea acordaron que
Iun comite tornado por los Sres Jose
Mloreda, Norberto Escabf Eugenio
Lecompte, asistiera una reunion de
la Camara de Comercio V del Munich
lpio.
\ proposition del Lcdo. Bryan, Vice
lptesldente de la sociedad, y Juez Mu
licipal de la ciudad Sc acordo estable
Ger y trabaJar un plan, para reducir IL
prostitution en- la localidad destinan
do una barriada para la vivienda exclu
silva Gle mujeres de vida alegre Nom
brose IN comit6 de estudio, compuestc
del Alcalde senior Perea, del Jefe de
la Policia senior Sil6n del Sr Bryan
Anoche celebr6 el Colegio de Aboga
dos de Mayagiiez un lucido banquett
EN- ell cafe La Palma, Ell honor Mr.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-05-12

Hutchinson, que Sc ausenta de esta
|ciudad para ocupar el cargo de Juez de
La Corte Suprema. IIubieron brindis
" disc lrsos. Sc encontraba tambi6n ell
senior de Diego
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-05-12

No podrian pOnerSe dc acuerdo el
nicipio. la American Railroad Com
pauy la 'niversidad. para yer 81 hay
forma bpana de que, el paso nivel
pie eSta estabecido en- la calle dc
Bronghbauth Ell el principle del
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-05-12

ESta nochc dcbuta en- nuestro Teatro
Municipal. contratado por los empresa-
.os SenoreS Pineiro Rodriguez ell ce-
,tbre professor Grossi mago que viene
preccdido de fama mundial.
FL entuSiaSmo eS grande Y lie augura-
SIS un exitO.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-05-12

RIO Piedras II Mayo 1914.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-05-12

Anoche celebr6 ell Colegio de Aboga-
dos de Mayagjiez un lucido banquete
Ell el cafe La Palma, EN- honor Mr..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-29
ANNISTON

Anniston, October 2s.-(Special)-Dr. George Eaves of Birmingham was in this city Tuesday evening in the interest of the Alabama Anti-Tuberculosis society and a local branch of the society was re- organized. Dr. Eaves addressed the meet ing and gave much information as to the work of the organization in Alabama and other states. pr. A. N. Steele in a short talk gave the society the benefit of his observations as practitioner of the local conditions with reference to the work. Proposed legislation for the relief of tubercular patients and preventative measures were discussed. State Senator elect Charles D. Kline was present and took part in the discussions. Prof. George Lang of the Alabama Presbyterian col lege will be in charge of the sale of Red Cross stamps during the Christmas holidays. and hs was also authorized 1t the meeting to complete the organization of the Calhoun county branch of the O. ciety.
 The charity ball. better known as the cotton ball. which was to be given ct the Alabama hotel next Saturday night. has been postponed for about two weeks. On account of the great interest which has be entaken In. tho cotton hall 1t has been postponed In order that -arrangements may be made for the entertainment of moro people than was ct nrst propossd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-29
SING SING WARDEN
 IS SUSPENDED

Albany. N. Y, October 2S.-On request of Governor Glynn, John D. Riley, state superintendent of prisons today sus- pended Warden Joseph Mccormick of Sing Sing, pending investigation of charges that David A. Sullivan, wrecker of the old Union bank of Brooklyn. had been granted improper privileges while a prisoner.
 Assistant District Attorney Goldstein of Brooklyn today subpoenaed Michael j.. Walsh, deputy state comptroller and . democratic leader of McCormick's home county, to appear before the Kings county grand jury tomorrow. Walsh generally has been credited with obtaining McCor- hicks appointment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-29
SHIRLEY SAYS U. s.
 NEED NEVER FEAR
 ATTACKS FROM SEA

Louisville, October 2S-The United States need never fear tine results of any attack from the sea, according to Repre- sentative Shirley, chairman of the IIousa subcommittee on Notifications. In an authorized statement here today Mir. Shir- ley declared that the American coast '-is so well fortified with the exception of two points where work now is in progress that an attack from the sea probably will never be made.
 The theory upon which the fortiflca. tons have been constructed, he con tinued 'is to protect important harbors from direct attack by a hostile fleet. This has been done except at San Pc dro, Cal. where emplacements for gurs are being built. and at the mouth of tho Chesapeake, where land has been ac- Quired and estimates shortly will be sub mitted for placing 16-ineh guns along with other armament.
 Our guns are of the most modern pat tern and are capable Of destroying the most modern superdreadnaught.'