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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-05-14
Shower BATHS
FOR CHILDREN
Low Wash Basins and Little
Shower Baths Adapted for the
Use Of the Tots.
CHATEAU DIES HALlES
NOW CHlLDREN'S HOSPITAL
One Of the Most Complete Es.
Establishments Of Its Kind in
France, With Jolly PIayrooms
and Toys to Amuse Patients.

Up In the mountains, where tho
snow falls early and lies deep, 30 miles
from Lyons. Is the little French village
Of Les Halles-a story book village,
with Its massive stone church standing
sentinel over two long rows Of trim.
blue-gray plaster cottages. And mile
farther on Ia the Chateau des Halles,
where your Red Cross has established
O home for 200 sick children.
Manginl built the chateau. Man.
gini was the man who built the rail.
road along the Riviera and many 9th.
er railroads In France. And thirty
odd years ago he built this castle up
In the mountains for his country home.
hut soon after his two children died.
Then he died, and when his widow fol.
lowed him she left the chateau to tho
city Of Lyons to be used as hospital
for children.
The Ware Wreckaoe.
Then came the war. A little rivulee
Of the wars wreckage began to trickle
In at Evian-"repatries," elderly men
and women, children, even babies, who
had once lived In the parts Of France
engulfed by the German tides and
whom the Germans, finding them USE
less, were beginning to ship back into
France by way OF Switzerland. Grad.
ually this rivulet swelled. Soon 1000
Of these unfOrtunates were arriving
ut Evian daily. And fully half OF
them were children, undernOurished.
thlnly clad, dirty, sickly and, worse.
grim. spiritless, with faces that had
forgotten how to smile.
To care for these children was tho
task your Red Cross at once assumed.
Working with the French authorities,
the Red Cross secured permission to
make use Of the old and almost forgot.
ten Chateau des Halles up there In
the mountains. For years the custls
had been closed. No effort had ever
been made to III II up as a hospital.
Your Red Cross had to begin at the
very beginning.
Rooms Big and jolly.
But what q wonderful task Il has
accomplished The Chateau des
EhiieSs tTunSIOrWeU INTO cnllucen0
hospital and rest home In furious
haste under the terrible pressure Of
war needs, with little time to think
twice and no time to retrieve errors,
10 not only one Of the most complete
establishments OF Its kind Il Ii one Of
the best childrcn's hospitals In all
France. The two rooms where tho
arriving children are isolated for a
few days are big. jolly roOms--just
what Is need TO efface from the little
ones minds the memories OF those iron
days behind the German lines. The
big play room Is strewn with rocking
horses and wonderful smile. enticing
parrots and other toys carved by the
wounded p0ilns.
And so you stray from room 10 room,
and everywhere you find new cvi-
dences of this wulchfu care. And
then you reach the bathrooms. This
chateau was built by man of wealth.
Its plumbing was excellent, and yet IL
has been stripped out and replaced
with little, low wash basins nnd little
shower baths that the children can use
more comfortably.
That is how yoHr Red Cross thiii, ,
and cares for Frances chiGren
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-05-14

Miss Mary II. Martin, principal Of
the New Jersey Academy, left Satur-
day morning for Columbus, Ohio to
attend the general assembly of the
Presbyterian Church. She will talk
on May II before the annual meet
ing of the Woman's Board. In June
Miss Martin will attend reunion Of
her college class at Western College,
Oxford, Ohio. Miss Martin expects to
return to Logan in July.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-05-14
Catching Game 2 .sh.

The taking of huge game fish with
rod and line has l.terly become one
of the most exciting and fascinating
sports In the world. One of the gnmi-
est fishes, beating even the salmon of
Scotch rivers, Is the tuna. II com.
monty runs to 200 pounds, and the first
thing 1t does when hooked Is to rush
away at terrific speed. A hooked tuna
has been known to tow boat for IA
hours and ultimately escape.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-05-14

May %, For entertainment the
Commercial Boosters Club commit
tee has arranged for a special band
concert by the Logan Military band
on the Tabernacle square from &
20 p. m. In the evening a grand
ball with two bands will take place
at the Auditorium. Watch for the
advertisements of the merchants.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-05-14
NOTICE

The Relief Soliety Conference OF
the Cache Stake will convene in the
Logan Tabernacle next Friday. May
II. at 10 and 2 o'clock. respectively.
1t is especially desired that all presi-
dents and teachers be at the morn.
ing meeting.
Lucy s. Carbon,
Margaret Morrell,
kinnie b. Game.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-05-14
Beet.Suoar Production,

In 1747 n Berlin chemist discovered
that sugar could be obtained from
beets, and since then the percentage Of
sugar has been increased SO consider
ably by selective breeding Of the vege-
tables that nowadays ton Of II IL de-
rived from nine tons of the roots. The
average person in this country con-
sumes twO.thirds Of his own weight Of
sugar In year.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-05-14
Apt Childish Comparison.

Our canary bird had begun to mott.
My small sister saw the feathers fly
ing around and lying on the floor At
this time the leaves Of the trees had
begun 60 fall also, and her little brain
made a comparison, and she said:
ooh, look, Daddy's shedding his
leaves - Chicago Tribune.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-05-14
Classified From the start.

Frank was the youngest OF n fam
lily consisting Of three boys, and was
immensely excited over The arrival of
baby sister. He ran over to neigh
boris home to tell her the glad news
and said: "Say, what do you think +?
We've got new baby at our house,
and It's a ladJi"-
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-05-14

The MILFORD Woodruff Camp of
the Daughters of the Pioneers will
meet with Mrs. 7. II. Humphreys at
2S1 South First East street on Thurs
day afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-05-14
NOTICE

The North Field Canal Company
will commence cleaning the canal
this morning. starting at the Desoret
Mills. By order of the Board of Di-
rectors.
RICHARD YEATES,
Secretary,
Advt.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-05-14

FROM CAMP TO CAMPUS
A Pageant showing forty years of school history at
New Jersey Academy, May 20
II weather permits, otherwise the next clear evening
Admissions Adults: 50 Cents; Children
Under Is Years, % Cents
A 80 Cent Ticket Entities the Holder To An Ariel
Containing Program
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-05-14

Mr.. and Mrs. I. X. Hillman, Of
Oxford, Idaho. are spending few
days in Logan. They came here to
attend the graduation exercises of
their daughter Mabel. who is grad
uating from the b Y C
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-05-14

LADIES wishing their hats trim
med, remodeled or dyed, call on
Mrs. korupkat at 191 West Center.
sis.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-05-14
SEE WINSOME
BILLIE BURKE
In Lets Get A Divorce"
ly RIG

Robert Baxter Of Hyrum was in
Logan last Saturday looking things
over He was accompanying his son
to C5.en who is on his way to the
...,a....ng camp in California.
Lost-Man's Elgin gold case
watch some time ago with initial G
on outside. Finder return to this
office. Liberal reward. Advt STA
There is a penalty fixed by the
city for using garden hose without
nozzsle. Anyone found violating this
ordinance will be prosecuted.
Advt sis.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-05-14
A Plea.

A Plea.
"And why should give you kiss?"
scientists say man needs sweets"
"What Of III" "I'm going without
sugar. NOw's your time to encourage
patriotism, grille"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-05-14
LOCAL N E w s

The Rebecca and .Woodcraft Aux
iliary met on Friday afternoon at
the home Of Mrs. Glen Williams. The
afternoon was spent in Red Cross
sewing, after which refreshments
were served to eleven guests.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-05-14

For Rent-Furnished rooms. 337
North First West. Advt 5-18
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-05-14

See the Oldsmobile. Beauty, power.
economy. durability. North Utah
Auto Co. Adv II
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-05-14

Adyt.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-06-20

Waldo Lodge, l. O. o. F., will work
the degree at their meeting tomorrow,
Friday. evening, when all members are
urged to attend.
All residents of Northport can secure
sugar cards at the Dickey store at Bay
side of Charles o. Dickey, chairman OF
the Food Conservation committee of that
town.
Samuel Holbrook, Is years old, first as
sistant keeper of Libby Island light, was
drowned Sunday short distance from
the light and in the sight of his wife,
formerly Miss Bertha Royce of Belfast.
He also leaves one daughter, Ethel May.
Mrs. VIM. X. MacNeil, matron at the
Girls Home, wishes The Journal to &C
knowledge for her the gift for the little
ones of ice cream and chocolates by Miss
Henrietta C. johnson of Brookline, Mass,
and cake and confectionery by Mr.. j. W.
Dougan of New York.
Rev. T. H. Fernald of East Lebanon
has joined his brother, Chas p Fernald
and wife of Cleveland, Ohio, in visit to
their former home in this city. Sunday
a family dinner was served to IA at the
home of their niece, Mrs. Lillian Fernald
Parsons an Wednesday all were enter
tanned by Mrs. John S. Fernald and son
Austin.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-06-20
The News of Belfast.
new ADVERTISEMENTS

FP earle gives some very inter-
Nls formation in regard to Memo
stln sts prices on which will be advanced
CorSs,'s,' and advises buying enough now
luy =. ~ until the war is over.
p Goodhue advertises for sale a
. iii touring car, Maxwell iitney
Ford touring car
gu Butman, Searsport, Me-, has for
rord touring car in fine condition.
'i vs.. penobscot Bay Electric Co. tells
i'' ..1u can please the bride with the
10" travellers electric iron.
= o.. program at Colonial Theater for
a5 week
occasional card,
o.od Garage sells Goodrich tires.
New England Telephone and Tele-
~ ~ tell how some journeys may be
o.lr. Campbell, Stockton Springs, has
lie par of work horses, also har-
,e,ses ud cart.
q est, Spring street, has good,
,n r.-d tires at right prices.
5.,nbsPs Market has nice, fresh sal
reasonable prices for your Sum-
Jy daaeT
e.sl D. Jones is advertising classic
.,,. American bicycles, roadster
s 5.a d asst lifetime.
Mrs Frank L. Towle has for rent by
',.5rrh or season two furnished cot
.,1ss On Penobscot Bay.
Sam freedman, l6 Cross street, is pay
,,ta- highest prices for old iron, bags,
5bers etc.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-06-20
THE UNITARIAN CENTENNIAL An
NIVERSARY,

All are cordially invited to the Centen-
NAL Anniversary of the First Parish
Unitarian) church which will be held
Tuesday evening, June 25th, with the
following program:
Organ prelude,
Anthem, The combined choirs of the
Congregational and Unitarian churches.
Invocation and responsive reading, Rev.
w. T. Hawthorne
Hymn,
Historical sketch, Rev. Arthur E. Wilson.
Solo, Mrs. c. W. Wescott.
Address, Rev. VIM. L. Sullivan, D. D.,
New York.
Hymn,
Address, Rev. Samuel A. Eliot, D. D.,
Boston, President American Unitarian
Association.
Hymn,
Greetings from city pastors and letters
from former pastors.
National anthem,
Benediction.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-06-20

9fAslpE C HAUTAUQUA CIRCLE. The
@' meeting of the c. L. S. C. of Belfast
8as held Monday afternoon, June 10th,
SHe1 the years course of Chautauqua
stud? was completed and vacation
satr during the summer as usual. The
0f'e will begin the work of the coming
L. 5. c. year by holding the annual
meeting the first Monday afternoon in
october Next year will be the English
'5aI and offers very entertaining and
instructive reading in history, literature
''V ar with helpful reading on the pres
d" world conditions" Systematically
'iaaged Seaside Chautauqua Circle
'a finished very helpful and successful
,"''ag and study year and five of the C.
l O T. class of 1918 will receive their
Il9mas after Recognition Day." They
'i'e Zone excellent work and received
lIlsa rank. The regular meetings were
-'a most of the time in the PIERCE school
ffll'GIng, which all appreciate as cheer
w. and pleasant place for Chautauqua
1tetiHgs
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-06-20

The Waldo County Veterans Associa-
ton will meet at East Dixmont, June
9th. If stormy, the next fair day.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-06-20

r.s ghthouse tender Hibiscus arrived
....y to look after the buoys in the
Ia, "a vicinity.
i.-a, A Ccombs is extending the sea-
,,..7 his premises below the Eastern
s,s.-.,hIo Co S wharf and has removed
hoard bearing the slogan" Belfast
t, 1aLest Little City in Maine"
IN. North Church Guild had picnic
....-, at the Jones cottage on the Con-
d.. s..-- asst Friday evening, when their
,.sa wife, Mrs. Walter T. Hawthorne,
.s. guest of honor. The time was
.,-- .sally and with sewing. The
Gail. arasident, Mrs. F. R. Poor, pre-
.s-... Mr. and Mrs Hawthorne with
,r sterlng tablespoons, as Guild
.....sors Mrs. Hawthorne responded
R nkss
u ,Sate teachers examination in
.-,.-a-s.y and secondary certificates
all. 1. I'D at the City building, Satur-
*r .at 10Th, at g. 30 a. m. sharp. No
,-,- .u or change will be made in the
,ur.u for late Corners All who wish
.tgte the examinations must file their
--,.r sry applications with the State
HBs-ueut at Augusta and also with
S.m e Roderick of Belfast.
+ft ESTATE DEALS. Grace L. Free
u.r af Providence, R. l., has sold the
Iisa.1ar block on Phoenix Row to Fran
,f Wood of North Belfast. The deed
sra 81 30 worth of stamps. The build
re IVES previously known as the Calvin
7sr}e, block and is at present occupied
g Wa II McIntosh's dry goods store
%. sby's ice cream parlors on the first
.or with Miss Eva L. Holmes and the
e,anent on the second floor. Giles G.
A1Jo las bought the Brooks house, So
9.-, on Church street, of its owner,
7 d Back of Melrose, Mass, and with
asiaulIvwill occupy the upper flat. DR.
.3r 3 Stevens and family will occupy
IT,. loor.
Robert c. Ward opened his bowling
4..> the Coliseum last Friday even
M ihe hall is $50 x so feet, newly fur
lsr lhfoughout, is we'll ventilated and
ayeo ally well lighted, both for day and
evening games. The first match was
1901 BIS Maurice E. French's team with
owing summary:
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-06-20
OLD IRON

As usual am paying the highest prices in
Waldo Coun ty for old rags. bags. iron. rubbers,
paper. metals, etc. Iron and bags are excep-
tionally high. l am paying from $40 to sig
per ton for iron. Bags from &C. to l5c,
apiece. Rags are &c. a per pound Do not sell
any of your old stuff before obtaining m,
price-lst. If you have any goods telephone
1894, or drop me postal and l will call
promptly. SAM FREEDMAN,
16 Cross Street. Belfast,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-21
GERMAN DRIVE
(Continued From First Page.)

Il general peace was nearer. from
inrnt newspapers in both Germany
and .ius;ria-liungarE eylncr ul'hp-
pOiUtmcnt over the nrW phase Ill lhe
situation, and several Of the most IN
flurntial journals desire to know VINO
WAS responsible for it. The neWspa-
Dnrs in the dual monarchy are unanl'
nous against their country making
further war against Russia.
Nevertheless, for the present at
least. all seems dark so far as Russia
being able TO loose herself from the
grip of the invader is concerned.
Meantime. she is still in the throeS
OF civil war. and. added to that. has
another widespread anti-Scmltic move
mrii 10 contend with. Swedish al
yircS are to the effect that there has
been return Of the old Time practice
of CARRYING out maSsaCTcs against the
Jews. Bloody pogoomS are declared
to have been committed in Lubln'
RashkoG. TiraSpol and other towns.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-21
German Report.

BERLIN, Feb. % via London. THE
forward movement Of the German
troops eastward into Russia continues.
according 10 the official statement Is
sued this evening. The text OF tn"
communication says:
The forward movement continues
in tho east German troops have en-
tered Wcrdcr, in E$thonia. Werdcr
has been passed through in an east
crly direction"
(Thc town OF Wcrlor. Esthoni.!. J.
situated on the coast of Dol Sound. T.
is probable that the force landiii
Tho. came from Moon ar Oc9rl Isl
andS. which lie off The E$ihunia coast.
and which for Il long I'm" have been
occupied 10y The Germans. Werdcr |:
about e. miles southwest Of the i'm
poriInr Gulf Q! Finland port, Rcval)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-21
IMPORT ANT. TEST or
STATES RIGHTS TO
secure GAS SERVICE

CHARLESTON. W. Va. Feb. u
4 formal complaint WAS flied with the
Public Service Commission Today by
formc. Governor William L. Glass
cock, representing the city of Nor
cantOwn and nine manufacturing con-
Germ, located in Mnnnn@alia county
AGAINST the HCpr Natural Gas tnih-
pany, the West Virginia TRACTION X
Electric Company and the Ranuail
Gas Company. which has for lis puf'
nose The testing of The commission 5
authority Ia require Gas companies
serving consumers both in and out Oh
West Virginia 10 supply West VIZ
ainia consumers first.
In the complaint it is set up that
the Hop" Natural. Gas Company Is VI
ola,ing the laws OF West Virginia N
the following particulars: Showing
undue, and unr"a.nnahir prrirT"nr"
to certain persons ana hrmS Do'h III
and outside the Statr: that IN" com
Danv refuses 10 furnish gas for neal,
light unwcr and other purposes 10
persons and firms in West Virginia;
that the company refuses TO luFniSh
.1s III uniform and reasonable rates
TO The West Virginia Traction n EIrc-
trio Company and the Randall Gas
COMPANY. which. distributes gas 10
the complainant companies: that not
wiihSlandnc is right and authority
under lis charter and The laws Of me
State, and its exercise OF that right
the companv has failed and refused
to perform the public duties imposed
on it by law rs public service cor
poraiiun: that the company HAS
shown undue and unrcasonabl" pref
crcncr and advantage" TO customers oi
tho Standard oil Company and its al
fHalcd companies: CHAT the Hope Nat
ural GaS CompAQy has been and Is
guilty of acts and Service which are
unjust. unrca Spnable. insufficient. I'M
justly discriminatory, and otherwise
in. violation of tho laws Of. The state
Of West Virginia"
The specific prayer Of the complaint
is that the company be required 10
sell to The West Virginia Traction
Electric Company and the Randall
Gas Company al least two million GU
bic feet of gas rlrr day, or such less
as they may apply for. anu
that thu" defendant b. required 10 per
form each and I'LL Of the public Serv'
icr duties Required by the laws OF
the. State.
1t-iS not improbable that III" call
ing of a special session of the leglSla.
turc 10 solve the gas question may
depend on the decision Of the commits
sion
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-21
CAMP Lee BOYS
tcont,nued from First Page0

in- = fighting spirit is inSiillrh IN inc
mrn Eoxing traChes the men 10 DE-
Last and makes ,hcm NOR" confident.
GUY Monro Of rl&rksbur". ". Va;
,n,rarnd hero t0ni%ht and "Nplal"rd
~, no saw in the newspapers that ne
u-.s q drsrrter, which wa* news to
him. He was sent her" last H'p'r'".
Der, but suffered an injury to ms leg
and he says that h" w. sent hnlIr'
Upon tho record o' Battery i. 'I1th
field artillery, nc appeared a 4 No.
serrcr. there bcirg nothing TO "h""
that hn vas sent home or 'h"t n" WIS
Put since Mono !nn"o"
a proper spirit in coming her" v"Iln-
tarily and Apparently r"Iu"n"h home
under a miSapprchrnSion h" Wa re-
stored 10 good standing.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-21
THE KAISER'S REPLY
TO GEN. CARRANZA

MEXICO CITY. Feb. ao.-Empcror
Williams reply To Pr"sidonl Carran'
za'S birthday message to hin, Of .Janu-
AIRY q was given out officially here
to-day. II reads;
Il am very grateful to YOU for your
amiable telegram Of feliCitation on
the occasion Of my birthday. send
to you, Mr.. President. my sincere,
thanks. together with my best wishes
for yourself and the prosperity of the
Mexican people.
"tSigned) WILHELM.
Emperor and King"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-21
DISTRIBUTION OF COAL
Continued From FIRST Page.)


ample. DR.. Garfield said that there has
been a larg" uTcrproduCtion of glass
ware The ainn Will be TO restrict tn.
mnnuracturc Of glass strictly to the
forms that arr essential. Many arli-
,lcS such as vases. will not bc mauu-
featured after the program is in force.
Other Industries viii be treated in u
similar fashion.
\ host OF industries whose products
are not regarded as essential to the
prosecution Of the war already have
agreed To Il voluntary curiailmcnt Of
their coal consumption and it is planned
10 work IN cooperation with them and
to prevent hardships and unfair dis
elimination.
The preferential board will be chosen
by thu heads of tn" four departments
Neither the food nor the railroad adj
mlui<trati"n for the time being vii! hn
represented. but both will assist i'll tho
operltlou ~ In" program
Will Prevent Famine.
Thu. distribution plan. Or. Garfield
said tonight. will prevent Il recurrence
u"Nt LAR Of this winters coal shortage
It'll" full administration takes the
pn%i:'"u." h.' said. THAT n" fuel must DO
IiS.rI IT, Hranuit:;ur" any greater quaint
~ uf finished products than will be
mo- !rd this year: that factories cannot
h, Permitted fu"l. transportation and
labor u manufacture Il surplus nt pro-
ducts Ia BE- pll"d up for sal" next Year.
eth. fuel administration Is carrying
on :, series nf conferences covering all
indus: r'.S which us" large quantities of
tucl. with view Of learning the re-
q,:ir.nI-.:riS "f rarh lin" during 1913. The
indus; rirs themselves Ut" playing a
l"ad!u. part III these discussions. The
ann - L. arrive ut Il percentage OF pro-
dUc:i"n which. under the circumstances.
HIii l, satisfactory to the nanufac-
Jurors and their wnrkmcn but which
will not represent n consumption nf fuel
for the manufacture of supplies not
,,...I!cu during the current year.
| 1t is through this system of scien-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-21
RIVER BILL CARRIES
SMALLEST TOTAL EVER

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Feb. CO.
The rivers and harbors bill, carrying
$19.2@@7. U00, The smallest amount in
wears. was introduced in the House
to-day. Only one new project was IN
Guided. and no provision was made Tor
surveys.
Among the largest items are So
Nnu0uu fGr continuin" work on the
O"io diver S22U0,U0 for continuing
work in the EaSt river ii New YORK
and 81 leo. 900 for the southwest pass
at the mouth OF The Mississippi.
The committee decided that citizens
of Crescent City, California. should
be permitted to spend 100000 on the
hurbor there. with The understanding
that the government would complete
tho work after the war. II is est-
mated the entire project will cost
$4,000. The bill provides $4,000
for connecting Los Angeles and Long
Beach. California. with a waterway
deemed necessary in connection with
the shipbuilding program.
In reducing 'th" army engineers eS-,
Inmates from $50 .5h7 900, The commit
tees report says it acted Tor econo'
my. hui without neglecttng any river
or harbnr The Ohio river project Is
regarded AZ particularly important
now OH account OF the railroad situa-
ton. and the committee adopted me
recommendation of the army enEl-
neerS Of attempting 10 keep open
nTnr.fnOt channel from Henderson,
Ky, to Cairo. ILL.,. by dredging rather
than the plan Of extending the lock
system below Henderson.