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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-11
AL SAUNDERS TO
BE HERE TOMORROW
Man Who Forsook Life of Destination
to Tell Story Of His Life at Bap-
tist Evening Service.

Al Saunders of Scranton, Pa, will tell
hls thrilling life story Sunday evening in
the First Baptist church. He has spoken
at the New Hampshire state convention OF
congregational churches, and about 200
times in the vicinity of Boston the past
few months. A short time ago he spoke to
the Boston City club, and won their sin
cere admiration. He was business man in
Scranton, but during the Billy Sunday
meeting he decided to forsake life of dis
sipation, and since then has been telling
the story of his life.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-11
The Evils of Betting.
(Rutland Herald.)

A Rutland man, whose wife objects
to betting, waged about 500 on
Hughes, resolving in his mind to keep
it from her if he lost On the basis of
the early returns, he gleefully told her
of his winnings, submitted to he held
up for new suit and went down town
to collect his bet. All day long he held
his miserable position before the bull
letin boards, and when Wilson took the
lead he began to look for quarters at
the hotels. His wife is still opposed tc
betting.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-11
Anxiety for Fits.
lRutland News.l

The people of Vermont wiz be anxious
for news of the recovery of Hon. Clarke
c. Fits, the talented Brattleboro lawyer,
formerly attorney general, who has Just
gone under the surgeons knife in Boston
IN an operation of a serious nature. The
hope that Mr.. Fits will speedily be re-
stored to health and strength will be gen
oTal
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-11
JOHN A. BARRETT DEAD.
Noted Electrical Engineer Was a Ma
tive of Woodstock. VT.

NEW YORK, Nov. ll.-John Arnold
Barrett, an electrical engineer of the
American Telephone and Telegraph
company, and in the employ of that
firm for quarter Of century. died
from heart disease on Thursday at his
home in Maplewood, n. J. Mr.. Barrett
was born 80 years ago in Woodstoc k.
Vt, aud was a son of Justice James
Barrett of the Vermont supreme court.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-11
In Odd Fellows Temple

Monday night at 7.3O Regular
meeting Of Wantastquet lodge.
The first degree will be conferred
Monday night.
Tuesday evening at 7.30-regular meeting
Of Dennis Rebekah lodge After The meet
ing there will be social IN charge OF the
past noble grands
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-11
ENTENTE DRIVE HALTED.
Exhausted Troops Suffer Heavy Losses
and Face Unfavorable Weather.

BERLIN, Nov. 1l.-Berlin Lewspa-
pcrs publish . statement from ''com-
pctent military authorities to the cf-
feet that the Anglo French drive Oh
the Somme has been halted by the ex-
haustion Of the entente troops and
their heavy losses and b. unfayorable
weather
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-11
DR.. CHAPMAN UNDER KNIFE.
Noted Evangelist Operated Upon Sue
cessfully in New York.

Rev. DR.. J. Wilbur Chapman, the
noted Presbyterian evangelist, who
with Charles NJ. Alexander, conducted
evangelistic services in Brattlebore
last winter, was operated upon success
fully in New York yesterday for in
testinal trouble and gallstones. Dr..
Chapman held pastorates in Albany.
Philadelphia and New York city. and
as an evangelist has labored in all
parts of the country and is the author
of number of religious works.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-11

Parable Of the Talents.
10 q. u.-Suudav school
400 y. m.-Junior Christian Eudeay.
or meeting. Subject, Jesus Our
Friend Leader, Miss Margaret
Frost.
100 p. Christian Eudeavor meet
ing in the chapel Subject, How
10 be StrOlg. Heb. IL: :32-49; T.:
II. Leader, Harry G. Rhodes.
Monday at . =. m.--Woman q Home
Nilsson study class in the home Of
Mrs. G.. II. Thompson of 3G Oak
street
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-11

ST. PAUL, MIMI, Nov. lt.-TEe Of
fcial count Of Ramsey county givea
out today shows an error in the first
report by which President Wilson
gains BAG votes. the total now in 3.0l9
ont Of @.olS is Wilson l7s,0o7; Hughes
1880: hughes 5 plurality 29s.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-11
SUPPLY SHIP DAMAGED.
Culgoa Struck an Obstruction Of
Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE navy
supply ship Culgoa struck an obstruc-
tion off Puerto Plata, Santa Domingo,
today and lost her propeller, according
to a radio report. The vessel was not
believed to be in any danger.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-11
OREGON FOR PROHIBITION
But Late Returns Show the Majority
Reduced by 1000 Votes.

PORTLAND, Ore, Nov. 11.-An er.
ror discovered in the returns on the
prohibition amendment reduced the ma
lority IN its favor by about l, goo votes
today. 1t was apparent, however, that
1t had been carried by more than 800
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-11
WONDERFUL AIR RECORD.
Lieut.. Guynemer Has Brought Down 81
of Enemy's S Aeroplanes.

PARIS, Nov. ll.-Second Lieutenant
Georges Guynemcr. the French aero.
naut, who recently brought down three
German aeroplanes in two minutes and
30 seconds is credited by the war of
fee in today's Official statement with
having destroyed two German machines
yesterday. This increases to 81 the
number brought down by him.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-11
DEPARTURE DELAYED.
Nothing 70 Indicate That the Deutsch.
land Is Ready to Start.

NEW LONDON, Conn, Nov. II.
The German undersea Deutschland
ready 70 proceed to sea for its return
voyage, was still tied up at the pier IN
der shelter OF the steamer Willehad this
forenoon. There were no signs of an
immediate departure. No information
was obtainable from a reliable source
as to the probable time of sailing.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-11
ENORMOUS EXPORTS
OF WAR SUPPLIES
Total for the Nine Months Ending
Sept. 81 Larger Than for Entire
War J01G

NEW YORK, Nov. l1.-Exports of
war supplies for the nine months ending
Sept. 81 amounted to 1897 $4,000; or
more than % per cent of the country S
total export for the period, according to
figures published here today by the
Journal of Commerce. The value of ex-
plosives sent to belligerents was more
than half billion dollars. More war
supplies were sent abroad during the
first nine months of this year than
throughout 1915.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-11
CAPTURES TWO TOWNS.
Gen. Murgia in Possession of Parral and
Santa Rosalia.

EAGLE PASS, Texas, Nov. 1.-The
defacto government troops under Gen.
Murgia have recaptured Parral and
Santa Rosalia according to a report re-
ceived here today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-11
sToRMED THE TRENCHES.
British Make Attack Over 1,OOO-Yard
Front in Somme Region.

LONDON, Nov. II. - The war of
flee announces that German trenches
over q front of 1000 yards on the
Somme front were stormed last night
hY the British.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-11

New York may prosecute property
owners for cost of fighting fires where
fire prevention laws have not been
obeyed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-11

Cocoanut planting is rapidly coming
into prominence as stable rather than
a subsidiary industry throughout Brit
ish North Borneo.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-11
THE WEATHER.
Fair Tonight and Saturday-Colder To.
night-West Winds,

WASHINGTON, November 1.-THE
weather forecast: Fair tonight and
Sunday. Colder tonight. Fresh west
winds
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-11
Wilson'S Plurality Over Mr..
Hughes Estimated Above
100000 Mark
ELECTORAL COLLEGE
VOTE IS UNCHANGED

-' '@+''-@- '~NAAN A-Nt'N%" 80 ~e'~A- Va A-AAst'
Now Mexico and Apparently in New
Hampshire - Total Vote Cast Now
Placed at 1s,724,114.
NEW YORK. Nov. ll.-With Rcpudi-
can National Chairman Wilcos still await
ing the official count in close states before
couccdaug the defeat OF Charles +. Hughes
in the national election the latest returns
today in the close states OF California,
Minnesota. New Mexico and New llamp-
shire still presented ON their face no
change affecting tine Presidents majority
IN the electoral college Nr Wilson still
led ia California and New Mexico and ap-
pdrcuty in New Hampshire. with only a
few districts yet to be accounted Tor in
each state. The Presidents plurality over
Mr. Hughes in the total popular vote, ac.
coTdng To- the latest estimates based upon
incomplete returns is 4033l2 His total
vote was s.5G3,7l3 and that OF Mr.Hughes
SlCo,4ol
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-11
Unitarian Church
Unitarian Literature Free.

Leaflets describing the Unitarian belief
may be obtained on application 20 Mrs.
James NJ Adams. : Cedar st
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-11

1890 a. m. Sermon subject, Gideon.
ll.45 a. m.-Bible school. Glass for all
ages.
80 p. m.-' Al = Saunders of Scran-
ton will tell his life story. Du-
gam orchestra, chorus choir,
double quartette. Welcome.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-11
Centre Congregational Church

Rev. Richard II. Clamp, Pastor.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-27
PERSONAL

Miss Bertha Doolittle. OF Fair
mont, Is visiting relatives here,
w. T. b. GLENN, Is spending sever
al days at Parkersburg looking after
business matters.
w. Guy Tetrfck and William Wiley
were business visitors at Parkersburs
Monday.
F. w. Adams, of Huntington, is q
business visitor here.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. v. Hlgginbotham
OF Weston, are visiting in the city.
Miss Marie Clark, OF Buckhannon,
Is visiting here.
II. w. Kelly is here from Parkers-
burg.
viii Mullen. of Parkersburg. is
here on q business mission.
Paul Johnston and E. q. Kauff=
man. of Keyser, are in the city on a
business visit.
I'D. Boone is here from Hunting
G. j. Morrison, Of Pine Grove. was
transacting business here Monday.
Mrs. Joseph Wilson, of Virginia,
who had been visiting her sister. Mrs.
Nathan w. Musgrave, returned home
Monday.
Mrs. John Gibson Kuykendall. of
Charleston, who had been visiting
friends in the city, returned home
Monday.
George Osborn spent the week end
in Clarksburg and returned Monday
to Morgantown.
Mrs. benjamin Basel, of Buckhan-
non. is visiting Mrs. Norval B. Nc
Mrs. Frank B. Haymaker and
daughter, Miss Edna, returned Sum
day morning from visit with rela-
tiYes at East Orange, N. J.
George e. White. Of Weston, state
senator. visited the city Sunday even
9. L. Allender. a Parkersburg busi-
ness man. visited the city Monday.
Albert Wilt. of Elkins, engaged In
the insurance business, Is a city Wis
itor.
M. Il. Dunkin, prominent young
Bridgeport business man, visited the
city Monday.
Samuel A. Elliott, OF McAlpin, Wis
tied the city Monday.
Judge e. nj. Everly, Of Morgan
town. was a prominent visitor here
Monday.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-27
On Main Sc. Bstvesn
"2nd and 3rd"
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

Notice y hereby given That q inettinE Of
Tho stockholders OF the BANKERS OIL
COMPANY, a corporation created and or
ganiEed under the laws on tho State Of
West Virgins, will be held at the otices ~
Ranking aud Trust Company building. IN
tile city Of Grafton. Taylor County and
State OF West Virginia, nt one O'Clock r.
A., on the 9th day Of April 1916 for the
Illirn0se pf considering the adoption or res
and dividing the property and assets that
may remain after phying MI debts and Hin
hllitieH OF said corporation, and the trans
action OF other business generally
by order OF the board Of directnrs
Given under my hand this 18th dag OF
March, 1910.
JOHN II cAvENEY,
President Of bankers OIL Company.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-27
NOTICE.
20 Whom Il Man Conrern

TO Whom Il May Concern:
Notice Ia hereby given that the under.
signed, Alva u. Bryant, residing in the
City Of Clarksburg, County of Harrison,
and State ofsweat Virginia, will ON tho
slBt day Of March, 1916, at the court house
Circuit Court Of said County for state
license TO carry revolver or pistol and q
hlHck-jack; aud that the occupation OF the
undersigned II that Of a speclaf police OF.
deer for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company, and patrolman OF the police
department Of said Company, having been
appointed such special police officer by the
Governor OF the State OF West virginia
In pursuance Of section 81 OF chapter 14b
of the Code OF West Virginia.
AIYA 70. BRYANT.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-27
Trw Values
COCIAL AND
- PERSONAL
Continued from Page Three.)
Mothers to Meet.

All the mothers of the pupils at
tending school at the Washington
Irving high school building are es-
pecially invited to attend the meet
ing which will be held ut 8 o'clock
Tuesday afternoon in that building
with the Central Christian Mothers
Club In charge Of the program. All
club members are also urged to at
tend this meeting.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-27
To Hold Sale.

The Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union of Broad Oaks will hold
ance Union Of Broad Gas will hold a
sale of baked goods at .Lowndes's
store on West Main street Sat
o'clock and. all members OF the union
are asked to have their contributions
to sale at the store by that hour.
Homemade bread, cakes, candy and
the like will be on sale.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-27
Sewing Party.

A small informal. but very enjoy.
able sewing party was given Monday
afternoon by Misses Louise and Vir.
ginia Davis in their home on West
Pike street. The guests were asked
to meet their out-of=town visitors
Mis- Isabel Sailor. Of Baltimore, and
Miss Elizabeth Johnson, of Canton,
o. Marguerite and jonquils were oh.
tanned In floral decorations OF the tea
table.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-27
FINISHES AUTO COURSE.

Charles Smith. who had been at
tending the sweeny Automobile
school, at Kansas City, Mo-, for some
time, has finished the course and re-
turned here Monday. Mr.. Smith
will engage In the. automobile busl-
ness in the near future.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-27
teen minutes; then lift the cover to
brown the top. It should be creamy
and not dry when done.
snna,sh pnddlnp.

Take one-half OF a medium sized
squash, cook as for pie. strain. add
one medium sized cup Of sugar, one
egg, one pint OF milk, pinch Of salt,
one-fourth teaspoonfIl OF baking
powder, two ordinary crackers, then
some grated nutmeg; beat all well to-
gether, bake in a quick oven; can be
eaten plain or with cream; this
amount will furnish dessert for six
people.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-27
PENCE is DEAD.

thrA1HpetArEn PREaHt
WASHINGTON, March 27-Thon-
as j. Pence, secretary OF the Demo-
cratic national committee. who had
been i'll for several months as the re-
suit of pneumonia, died at his home
here early today.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-27

O'Clock Wilma Smith played piece
from Shurbert, and then two pieces
were played on the vlctrola. AT 4:15
refreshments were served by Wilma
Smith, Alice Thompson and Pauline
Newman. At a seasonable hour the
meeting adjourned. The next meet
ing will be held on the last Saturday
in April.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-27
Weekly Meeting,

The weekly meeting of the Marcato
Choral Club will be held at 1880
o'clock Tuesday evening in the Cen
trail Christian church, with Mrs. w.
Lee Williams. leader, and Mrs. HON.
er Williams, pianist.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-27
For Visitors.

Complimentary to their visitors,
Miss Isabel Sailor. OF Baltimore. and
Miss Elizabeth Johnson, of Canton,
o., Misses Louise and Virginia Davis,
will entertain at o'clock luncheon
Friday.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-27
James Watson.

James e. Watson, former con-
gresham from Indiana, aspiresf to
represent his state in the United
States senate, and since the recent
death Of Senator shiyely IL Is con-
ceded that his chances Of being nonii-
mated BY the Republicans are good.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-27
Music Club Meets.

The Students Music Club met at
the home OF Miss Cora Atchison Sat
urday afternoon. The afternoon was
spent in business, while at $3.50
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-27
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN
Poor MANS Puddlng,

One cup rice, we'll picked and wasli-
ed: one-half cup sugar. two quarts
milk, one teaspoon salt, one-half tea
spoon cinnamon. Bake very slowly
three or four hours, keeping covered
as much as possible until the last dt-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-27
Mime. Cuadra.

Mime. Cuadra, wife Of Joaquin
Cnadra, secretary of the NicaraRnan
legation and daughter Of the Nicara-
guam secretary OF state, is one Of the
most attractive Of Washington'a
diplomatic hostasses. Her beauty Is
OF pronounced Spanish type.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-27

To Give Card Party.
Progressive euchre will be the af-
ternoon's diversion at a card party to
be given by Mrs. Albert w. Rapp from
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-27

8 to 8 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, in
honor Of Miss Elizabe Johnson, of
Canton, o., and Miss Isabel Sailor, OF
Baltimore.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-27
The Special Consignment Of
Madeira Pieces
SALE CONTINUES UNTIL SAT.

Of Madeira Hand Embroidered Pieces which we will offer
for sale in this store for week beginning Saturday,
March 25 Considering the fact that we have this COM
signment in the manner in which have our customers
will appreciate the wonderful values when qualities are
considered.
This collection consists Of the following:
Napkins: Tea and Cock Towels. Guest and Large
tail. Size
Centerpieces Oval and 49, - =
Oblong Liable covers: ~ INCH
Scarfs: 36, "a ~ round.
Lunch Sets ID pieces; % Handkerchiefs, Sheets,
pieces. Pillow Cases. and Tops.
salebegins Saturday, March 25th, and continues one
week (White Goods DEPARTMENT.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
Here is Wilson, Letter to Sen. Stone
Q He1eSz NzlGeAr4.
February "a, 1916.

'My Dear Senator:
q" very warmly appreciate your kind letter of today
and feel that it calls for an equally frank reply.
"YOu right in assuming that shall do everything in
to keep the United States out of think the country
will feel about my that respect Through
many anxious months have SrVen for that object amidst diff
culeS manifold than have been apparent the
face and far have succeeded do not doubt that shall
nue to succeed The course which the central European powers
have announced their intention of following in the future with
gard to underSea warfare for the moment to threaten in
SupeTaDe Obstacles put us apparent meaning so maneSuy IN
consistent with explicit recently given by those
powers with regard their treatment of merchant vessels the
high seas that must believe that explanations will presently en-
which will put different aspect upon it. We have
question their good faith their fidelity their promises the
past and for feel confident that we shall have none the
future
"Bu in any event. duty clear. No nation group of
nations the right while in progress disregard
the principles which all nations have agreed upon mitigation of
can citizens should ever nhapp be abridged or denied bv any
such action should it to me- have honor no choice
as to what our course should be-
For my part cannot consent any abrdgment of the
rights of American citizens any respect The honor and self
SpeCt of the nation involved We peace and shall
any but the loss of honor To forbid people
them would be deep humiliation indeed 1t would be inn
pc all but explicit acquescence in the violation of the rights
would be deliberate abdCaOn of hitherto proud position
spokesman amidst the turmoil of for the law and the
right 1t would make everything this government has attempted
and everything that has achieved during this terrible struggle Of
nations meaningless and futile
at important to reflect that in this instance allowed
pedency to take the place of principle the door would inevitably
opened still further Once accept single abae
and the whole fine fabric of international law might crbe under
hands, piece by piece What COntendng for in this
matter is of the very essence OF the things that have made America
sovereign nation She cannot yield them without concedng eT
mpotency nation and making virtual surrender OF her
independent position among the nations of the world.
81 speaking dear senator in deep SOlemnty without
heat with clear consciousness of the high responsibilities of
office and your sincere ard devoted friend If we should UNI
happily differ shall differ friends but where issues so mo-
mentou these involved must just because
friends speak minds without reservation.
"WOODROW WILSON"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-25
GOOD SHIP COULD
WHIP OUR FLEET
Pacific Fighting Force is In
adequate, Says Admir-
al WinSiOW.

WASHINGTON. Feb. While
the house military committee was
taking steps Thursday toward getting
its bin f~r increasing the regular
army and federalizing the national
guard before the house within 20
days. the naval committee was being
informed by Admiral Cameron NIcB
WInslow that the entire Pacific fleet
which he commands might De an
easy victim for a single good enemy
battleship.
Admiral WinslOw made the state
1nent smilIngly. Pressed by Rep
Stephens Of California for an exact
description Of the condition OF the
ships under his command he said
the force was wholly inadequate
even with all it's reserves called out
TO meet any probable enemy in the
Pacific. What plans the navy de-
partment had for meeting an emery
ency there or in the Atlantic, how
ever. he said. were matters of STRAIT
egy which ne did not care to reveal
except in confidential sessions
Rep. Stephens said he WOULD pur-
sue the subject Friday
Military Plans Progress.
The military committee is making
rapid progress I'M considering the
bin Chairman Hay was authorized
10 frame and which now has been
printed conddentially. IL is expected
iris draft will be made public this
week and that 10 viii Doe favorably
reported To the house some time
next week
The committee is sitting all day
at its task Of perfecting the measure
and 10 was suggested Thursday that
night sessions might be started TIA
hasten the work.
Further light on the war depart
ment's plaus for additional coast de-
lenses also was obtained Thursday
when testimony Of Brig. Cen. VIII
liam CrOzier, chief of army ordnance.
before the Qualifications committee.
became available. The committee
has had no open hearings
Heavy Forts at Chesapeake Bay.
The heaviest new Notifications.
Gen. Crozier said would be placed
at the mouth of Chesapeake bay.
which he described as one of the
several places where facilities for
land operations are so good that it
is worth while TO especially fortify
them 20 prevent that operation not
withstanding that they are not places
where inestimable damage can be
done by the guns of "a fleet" AT
other points. such as Rockaway
beach. New York and San Francisco.
he said. 16-inch guns mounted i'm
turrets would be added to the bat
teries.
OF Chesapeake bay the general
added:
We have Norfolk defended at
Fort Monroe. Washington very much
over defended. and Baltimore de-
Tended But they could come into