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Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-12-05
Mail Car Robbed
Pleads Guilty; Gets
1S-Year Sentence

Des Moines, Ia, Dec. 4-Keith Col
lins, one Of the alleged mail bandits, who
robbed d registered mail car at Council
Bluffs, pleaded guilty in the United
States district court Friday.
Collins pleaded guilty To an indictment
in six counts, returned by the federal
grand jury here. Judge Martin J. Wade
sentenced him to Is years in prison.
The indictment charged Collins with
stealing five mail pouches and with
opening mail pouches and taking there
from money and bonds.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-12-05
HOME FROM TROPICS HARDING ROYALTY WELCOMED
Sale of the Armour
Branches Is Approved
by u. S. High Court

Washington, Dec. 4.-sale by Armour
G. Co. of It's wholesale grocery holdings
in the LIeweIIyn Bean company Of Mich
igan, the Fremont Kraut company of
Ohio and the Conway Hotel Supply COM
pany, a Delaware corporation, was ap-
proved by the District of Columbia su-
preme court Saturday under the decree
of last February, ordering separation Of
packing companies from business not di.
rectly connected with meat packing;
Various corporations and individuals
We're the purchasers.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-12-05
WORLD PEACE,
BIGGER NAVY,
HOPE VOICED
In Newport News Address, President-Eect Says
America Must Have Battleshps Equal to Its As
pirations Until Such Time AS Disarmament Pos
sible; Halts Parade to Buy Shoes.

Newport News Va Dec 4.-Reurnng to American shores
Saturday voyage Presdeneect Harding
rousng welcome from the Virginia dewaer cities and
responded with message renewed national confidence and
unity Speaking at Academy Of Music Senator Harding
voiced hope for international and for steps
but asserted that there must be sacrifice
of nationality declared the United States must have
navy equal aspirations Of this country long the
en world order remains particular plea for
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-12-05
"Shinrnying" Farmer
Fined for Shaking"
Body From Hips Up

Dubuque, Ia, Dec 4.-Michael
Baumb, farmer, Saturday was fined
S25 and costs by Mayor Sherman Of
Farley, on charge Of "shimmying" in
a dance hall. Baum was charged with
shaking his body from hips. up as the
town orchestra struck tip fox trot and
refusing to stop it upon request of the
town constable.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-12-05
jewelers. Wine Cellar
Gives Police Station
Barroon Atmosphere

Tacoma. Dec. 4-The police station
here looked like an old time bar Satur
day after the apartment Of Edward
Isakeson, a ieweler, held on statutory
charge. had been raided.
French vermuth rock and rye. Scotch
whisky, pure alcohol, bitters and black
berry wine aggregating many bottles
were taken.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-12-05

Weather Conditions - Pacific slope,
Northwest and Canadian Northwest:
Rain fell Saturday in central and east
ern Washington, Oregon and in Idaho.
Fair weather prevailed elsewhere. Tenn
peratures are a little above normal gem
orally
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-07

New Dress Bags and top straps in suede,
alligator ano in all the pin seal feathers.
Prices range from $1,000 to $500.
Novelty Tow-Main floor
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-07
Circles
Revelations of a Wife
Ny Heart and Ny Husband
By ADELE GARRISON

in the afternoon. evidently for an
other load it's a practical cinch that
whoever's hanging around viii pay
no attention to him And then moth
ins viii be easier than for him 10
go to his fathers stay there until
it's time 10 20 10 this Lundin's Oh
Forest place in Crest Haven, and
when he gets 20 LuuJin'S 10 pile
enough driftwood on top Of the
Grated desk TO conceal 4. and beat Il
home
Any one hanging around will pay
no attention to Jim. and if your
mother in-law calls out casually to
him 10 put that last load in the cellar
where IL viii be handy, then il VIII
simply be pie for him 20 drive into
that covered entrance TO the cellar
Once there III defy any one TO md
out that . crate as well as drift
wood goes into the house. What do
you think ."
I'm too ashamed OF myself 10 tell
you" I admitted frankly. But you
have effectually squelchcd any little,
sneaking objection ! might have
had"
Thank YOU" she said mockingly
I'm glad I'm 80 convincing. But.
seriously. I wish I was as sure of
number of thiHcs rs I am that about
twenty-four hours from now Wei be
inspecting this famous desk Of your
principals with no one but ourselves
and the Walters. brother and sister.
the wiser
But despite her assurance. which
knew was not feigned. she was un-
deniably nervous during the hours
that elapsed after Jim's last depart
ure from the house according TO her
schedule until we heard the beat 20
Babes feet turning in the driveway.
a casual observer, however. would
have noticed no departure from her
usual poise. but I have known her
so long that ! knew she was grimly
REFRESHING a suspense which almost
any other woman would have voiced
Historically.
Mother Graham. whom we had
taken into our confidence enough 20
make sure of her cooperation i'm di-
recting Jim 10 drive 10 the cellar en-
trance. paced the floor almost all Of
the last hdur of our wait and her
impatient direction TO jim born of
her nervous wait, was very realistic.
And then. i'm an incredibly short
space Of time Lillian and I assisting
Jim. while Mother Graham kept
Katie busy and out of the way as
only she could. the uncrated desk
was standing i'm the alcove Of my
rooom. and Lillian was looking It
IL intently as If she would wrest
its secret from il with her eyes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-07

A. Lillian's laughing command 10
voice at once my objections 10 her
scheme Of secretly getting Kenneth
Stockbridge's desk into our house
and thus covering the trail for those
who might discover the secret draw
CT in II l felt my chagrined irritation
at my own doubling spirit. increase
But the question at the back of NV
brain persisted in spite of my better
Judgment I knew that l must voice
II Immediately.
Il was only wondering" 1 said
deprecatingly IF those people who
are watching Mr.. Walters on account
Of the Stock bridge case might not
also be keeping an espionage on
other friends and associates Of the
principal"
Including you?" Lillian inter
rupted decisively. "Of course they
are. goose-the call Of that man who
named himself cambridge or
Bridgeham shows that. But I know
enough OF their ways TO realize that
It's the easiest thing in the world
20 fool those square-toed Sleuths.
Hervoics breathed infinite boredom
at the whole race of private de-
tectives.
Doesn't Jim take that spawned
old horse out OF here about once a
week. and with wagon make a
trip somewhere bringing back all
sorts of truck ," she asked abruptly.
ct seems 10 me I've seen him do il
often enough so that his going ap-
pears rather a routine thing"
1T is" I returned. thrilling with
excitement. as I saw, or fancied 7 did,
whittier her questions were tending
THAT horse is his own, YOU know
from what Kate tells me, I fancy he
has had the animal since he was a
boy. At any rate, Babe is as young
and as desirable in his eyes as ever
she was"
Babe" Lillian calculated.
laughing. Can you beat that for a
nance"
Il shan't try" I retorted. But I
will answer your question. Jim does
make weekly trips. sometimes often
er with his horse and wagon. He
goes 10 the waterfront for sea food
own TO his fathers farm on the
bay for feed and all sorts OF things.
and in the fall he goes to the beach
and gets driftwood for the CRATE
freS-it burns wonderfully
'Tve got it," Lillian exclaimed
gleefully. Il knew I would if you
talked long enough. Jim must sTeno
an day tomorrow gathering drift
wood. He can bring one or two loads
home and unload il where any
casual spying person can see il.
They aren't watching Jim anyway.
but YOU. so when ne drives away late
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-07

Eighteen members Of the Must
clans club were entertained Tues
day evening at the home of Miss
Catherine Oliver, SOS w Washing
ton av. The time was spent socially
and refreshments were served. There
will be another meeting of the club
held in two weeks with Miss Vida
Shonts, r. Marion ST.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-07
AH11OlEnC o5nentS

The Woman's Foreign Missionary
society of the Grace NJ. r.. church
will meet this afternoon in the
church parlors HosteSses for the
oCca sion will be AIRS. L. q. Gallo
way. Mrs. G. e.. BonDurant Mrs r..
Knepp, Mrs ". T. Nichols Mrs.
George Davis Mrs. Homer Gar
wood Mrs. WittWcr ana Miss Carrie
Hetzel
There will be a meeting If the
Womans union OF the Calvary
Baptist church held this afternoon
in the church parlors.
Mrs. Levi Heiss AIRS Burkhart
and Mrs. Christine SchOtt viii he
hostesses at "a meeting Of the Helena
RehCkan thimble al the I. -. .. F
hall Thursday
The meeting Of the Lincoln Moth
ers club which was announced for
Friday has beeG postponed until
Tuesday w " Borden and Miss
Ada Hitler viii he the speakers.
An important meeting of the Serv-
ice star legion will be held this at
teTnoon al $3.50 O'Clock a. the
Y w c. \ Tor the purpose of dis
cuss.ng the advisa bility of accepting
the invitation of the American
legion TO become an auxiliary TO
that organization
The department OF literature sec
tion two Of the Progress club Will
meet Friday afternoon in the club
rooms. Mrs. lands Writ will have
charge of the music Miss Alma CoU-
mer will discuss The Historical
Background Of the Short story
and Miss Grace Babbitt will tell OF
the beginning OF the short story N
America Rip Van Wrinkle" will be
read by Mrs J. : MCGOWAN.
The Circle of Mercy viii meet
this afternoon with Mrs Alice =.
Dickens. SIS y. ST. Joseph 81.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-07

Seventeen members of the Young
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-07
Personals

Mrs. c. II. Townsend and children
Of Los Angeles. Calf. who have been
Spending the summer with Mrs
TownsenG's mother. Mrs Margaret
Ream. 1522 : Michigan ST. nave
returned 10 their home.
y. A. Reece of New Orleans La.
and Il. ". Reece or Eau Clare.
Mich. are the guests OF c. ". Pal
mer. 1012 Lindsey St
Mr. and Mrs. True High OF Viii
Transport. Ind. are guests at the
homes OF Mrs. True's sisters, Mrs. J..
z. Campbell s Michigan 81. ana
Mrs. Grace Brannock. : Carroll 81
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-07
PhiIanthrOby

Zimmerman. 221 Z. Dayton ST.
Needlework and contests formed
the afternoons entertainment and
In the latter the favor was given 70
Mrs. o. A. Neshiing Refreshments
we're served 70 seven members and
one guest Mrs RAY Stiert Of Ply
mouth. In two weeks the class viii
meet with Mrs. z. Grundy sol ".
LaSalle az.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-07

A dinner for the new members If
the Good Fellowship class was the
feature Of the class meeting Monday
evening IN the church parlors
Covers we're laid for 25 guests At
tables decorated with bouquets Of
fall flowers The dinner was fol-
lowed BY a short business meeting.
The date OF the next meeting has
not been announced.
Seventeen members of the Young
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-07
Style EHSU0rth
CHILDREN'S WEEK
Ends Saturday Evening at 9
o'clock.

A Walking Dolly Free with every pun
chase Of $500 or over
Plain white or colors in Flannelette
Sleepers and owns. Sizes to 4-St.75
values, S1.5o. Sizes to 6-Sl.50 val
ues. SIPS.
New Bingham Dresses IN plain or IN
color combinations. Sizes 3 to "a
$3.50 values. S2.95, SIPS and $3.50.
Sizes , to o Tor S1.95 to $3.50.
-Children's row main hoor-North
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-07
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Elmer NermiIyeT y SOuth Send
20 Mary Canaan OF South Bend.
Charles Weaver Of Chicago -
Rose LIefer OF Chicago.
Donald Squire of Elkhart 10 Mil
dred Weaver OF South Bend.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-07

zimmerman. Z21 Z. Dayton St
Needlework and contests formed
the afternoons entertainment and
In the latter the favor was given 70
Mrs. o. A. Meshiing Refreshments
we're served 20 seven members and
one guest Mrs. Ray Stiert Of Ply
mouth. In two weeks the class will
meet with Mrs. +. Grundy, sol W.
LaSalle az.
Plans for the tri-city convention
70 De held soon IL South Bend were
discussed at a meeting OF the Ep-
worth league Of the German NJ z.
church held Tuesday evening at
POttawatomie park. Following the
disposal Of the routine business
games were enjoyed and refresh
ments were served 10 % members.
officers and directors Of the St
Joseph Hospital Aid society held
meeting Tuesday afternoon at the
hospital. During the business SEES
sions plans for the coming season
were discussed on Oct. Is the sew
ing committee of the society will
meet with Mrs I. ". Lower at
which time Mrs sam Perley and
Mrs Thomas Williams will have
charge Of the sewing. A general
meeting OF the society will be held
Oct. % at the home of Mrs. ]. B.
Weber, ll04 y. Notre Dame av.
Miss Emma Hopper entertained
] 3 members Of the Bluebird club at
her home on s. Scott 81. Tuesday
evening. The evening was spent So
cially with music. Miss Ruth Scope
was an out of town guest. During
the short business session plans were
made for a Halloween party. after
which refreshments were served.
Nov. , is the date of the next meet
ing. the Lace 10 be decided later.
In celebration of the sth wedding
anniversary of her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs John Nogel. Mrs c. Il. Nc
Lauglin, $50 \. Scott st, entertain
ed with family dinner at her
home Wednesday. Charles Vogel Of
Paola. Ind. and Mrs. Charles Coil of
Elkhart, Ind, were out OF town
guests
Eighteen members of the Must
clans club were entertained Tues
day evening at the home of Miss
| Catherine Oliver, SOS w Washing
ton av. The time was spent socially
and refreshments We're served. There
will be another meeting of the club
held in two weeks with Miss Vida
Shonts, +. Marion st.
An interesting program marked
the opening of the department work
in the mothers department of the
/ Progress club at a meeting held
Tuesday afternoon in the club
rooms Mrs. II. G.. Mathews read an
instructive paper on Training Chill
] dren for Future Usefulness. Miss
Etfie Harmon had charge OF the
cradle songs. Announcement of the
next meeting will be made later
Proceeding the regular business
meeting of the Delta Alpha class
of the First Brethren church held
/ Tuesday evening at the church a
supper was served and a social hour
{ enjoyed. The latter part OF the
evening was occupied with routine
business. The next meeting VIII be
held Nov. , the place to be decided
later.
a farewell party honoring Mrs.
Isaac Farneman. who viii leave
. soon 10 make her home in Los
, Angeles, Calf. was given Tuesday
afternoon and evening by Mrs
George Wyman's sunday school
/ class Of the First ~ +. church at
the country home Of Mrs + r.
RupeL The time was spent socially
and at $50 o'clock a pot-luck sup
/ per was served.
4
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-07

DaDcing at W. o. W. Hall satur-
da! night
s245-s
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-07

Proceeding the regular business
meeting of the Delta Alpha class
of the First Brethren church held
Tuesday evening at the church a
supper was served and a social hour
enjoyed. The latter part Of the
evening was occupied with routine
business. The next meeting VIII be
held Nov. , the place to be decided
later.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-07
Leather Bags and Purses That Are New

A wonderful assortment OF Svagger Bags
and Canteens IN new shapes, $3.50 to
$14.5O.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-12
THE RICE FAMILY
ENJOYS REUNION
New Years Dinner

One of the most pie
SAINT social events of the be
ginning of the New Year
was the annual gathering
or family reunion held at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
william Rice, at Falling
Waters e. New Year $
day The children gathered
from far ana near-elcven
children. their wives and
husband. making a totaI
Of 2?.0 Also "a grandchild-
rem with some visitors,
numbering 60 n all. 1t was
a time Of general rejoicing.
The boys from AZ to ten
he'd a fine game Of ball
and all had a good time,
especially at the dinner
when three large turk
eys and every thilg that
is necessary for = good
dinner were served Al
joiAed in THANKSGIVING to
the Ciyer Of all GOOD gifts
and a prayer for the abb
sent ones and hopes Of an
other reunion and q Happy
New Year, .or all.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-12
DIT. STUMP pREAcAE5

The Rev. ~. Joan ).
Stump, Of Parkersburg,
". Va. secretary OF Home
Missions for the Northern
Baptist Convention, occu-
pied the pulpit Yesterday
morning at the First Bap-
tlst church. The dortor's
sermon an excellent one.
aud Was appreciated By the
largo audience. His text
was: "What manner OF
man 10 this, that even
the winds and he sca
obey him
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-12
SkxAPHONE PLAYER

Announcement was made
today by Director George
.. Currau, OF the Central
Opera House Orchestra. Of
An addition to his staff OF
musicians. Ray Zimmerman
we'll know saxaphone
player, late of Whitacre's
Jazz Orchestra, has been
secured. Director Curran
nrw. has seven players.
SAs largest number ever
uped In a local theatrical
orchestra.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-12
oITy HOSPITAL NOTES

Jerome Brituer, Of Ken
tucy avenue, was operated
on. Mrs. Maybe Palmer, of
near Gerrardstown; Mrs
ada Corners, North Queen
street; Mise Magic Eagle.
High street, ana Miss An
ma Mary Kramer, Eulalia
street, were admitted Miss
Kula See. Of the American
Restaurant, had Yer to-stl
removed.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-12
HAS DjPTHERIA

The lite daughtee o. Mr.
and MIS-. Howard Fawver,
OF North Queen street, is
very III with an attack Of
diptheria. There are sever,
ell rases OF the disease in
that seltion of the city.
and il appears - T.
spreading.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-12
PARSONAGE WEDDING

a. 4 o'clock Friday aft
sYs,oon Mr.. Frank okontz,
q this city, and Miss Ed
ne Houck, of Hedgesvllle,
were married al the Win
chester avenue Christian
church parsonage. The.
will reside in the city.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-12

NJ. Charles Proctor, ot
Bediu st0n, who peat s-4
eral days with friends and
relatives mar Frederick
hug Va, has return Z
home.
Mr. c. N4'hIG, ~
Key err, deputy internal
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-12
PREACHER DIE S

Rev. John Il. RecNley,
aged 40, for years a Balti-
more and Ohio engineer,
but for the past IS years
engaged IN religious work.
died in Cumberland. He
was pastor of South Cdm-
berland Pentocostsl ckdrch
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-12
ANNUAL MEETINGS

The annual meeting Of
stockholders OF the vafi-
Gus Martin burg banks
vii be held Tuesday
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-12
Financial Statement
of Berkeley County

Financial Statement Of Berkeley County showing CLASH
cation Of receipts and disbursements from the County Fund
County Indebtedness Fund Class A Road Fund and Dis
tric Ros5 Funds, for the fiscal year, beginning July l.
1918 ~ "ading June 3d. 1919.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-12
MONDAY, JANUARY Il


Total credits 5915426
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-12
EXPENDITURES.
CLERK OF THE COUNTY COURT.

CLERK THE COUNTY COURT.
salary to ...........s 10000
Allowance Financial 5000
Fees Reporting Births and Deaths 275
Rendering and restoring
Snyder Preparation levy Observation-Disclosures.
Hattie w snyder work financial statement $4,000
THE CIRCUIT COURT
T. 1919
Dew Gerhard balance salary quarter ans June 90 1918 10000
Miller S25oOo
Trammel Company, shen 10000
DEPUTIES AND ASSISTANTS.
Salary Il months 80 1919 16200
T. Hoffman saas 10 months to June &c. 1919 $4,000
N. Miller go 1919 1625O0
$500
T. W B Evans Salary 10 months to Juae 80 1919 1oS334
Gaynol $500
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
Allen Salary months 3d. 1919 10000
Salary June .......... 10000
Thompson Brothers Binding books 1900
ASSISTANT ASSESSORS.
Salary
IS podd Salary - months June 80 1919 10000
H. C Hoffman Salary Is months to June so 1919 10000
COUNTY FINANCIAL SECRETARY.
e. o
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
Whimoe diem compensation 2600
Wesley 220O
W. Hoiia. 1900
Jacob Hesse Per dom compensation 5000
| COUNTY OF REVIEW AND EQUALIZATION
compensation
y. Caow, Per diem compensation 10000
compensation 10000
COUNTY ENGINEER.
WEIGHTS tEAsuREs.
Salary to Dec 81 1918 $4,000
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AGENTS.
80 1918 10000
COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER
D W T. Salary L months June 80 1919 10000
W Kent Miller .... $4,000
B Wiley, stenogapher 215oo
PROBATION OFFICERS.
So 1919 10000
iY'a 54slToas-coUar HOUSE AND JAIL
Salary Il months June So 1919 10000
JUDGE OF The CIRCUIT COURT.
allowance
EXPENSE CIRCUIT, CRIMINAL AND INTERMEDIATE COURTS.
Jury
John Boyd Jury Commissioner PEI diem 1900
diem I2SOO
Mileage OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 246O
fee' jurors " ,'o PEI ~ '.''.'''.'.'.' 'p9v
TRANSFERRING Evidence $3.50
Expense s8s2
Automobile County
Guarding Hospital 1850
Hospital 2343
JUSTICES COURT.
Justices Fe in state cases fls62O
constabIe Fees in State cases 72o
witness Fees '.'.'.'. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 2h'o
Feeding Prisoners h,9o5@
Shoes and clothing I'LL
Drugs ana M1nss 2llo
COURT HOUSE AND JAN EXPENSE
Droors Mop, Brushes 25o5
Cleanser
REPAIRS
JaH s2o&a
WATER. Lle4r FUel, rcz
s1oy
Light Court House .. 8274
Light adTary
Fu Court House
POSTAGE.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-28
TO START WORLDS
BIGGEST BATTLESHIP
The Lexington to Be Constructed at
Quincy-Is the First of Six Big
Gun Fighting Ships for u. S.

QUINCY, Mass, May 2S.-The keel of
the worlds biggest warship will be laid
down here within six months. The battle
cruiser Lexington, combining in a de-
gree unequalled by any ship of war now
built or building the qualities of power
full armament and high speed, has taken
form in drawings and awaits the arrival
of materials to be advanced from the
hands of the architect to those Of the
builder. BY fall, it is estimated, the pro-
spective queen Of the United States navy
will become a ship under construction in
stead OF an ambitious plan.
The Lexington. is the nameship of a
class of battle cruisers which will give
Uncle Sam within four years a fleet of
six big-gun fighting ships unmatched by
anything then afoat. Her sster-ships
the Constellation. Saratoga, Ranger
Constitution and United States, are also
under contract. They bring names out
of the old navy with which to develop fol
the first new capital vessels of the post
war fleet a traditional background fol
| fresh exploits.
With the others of its class, the Lex
ineton will be a whale of a ship. 1t vii
| displace 1920 tons and will have tn,
power of 10000 horses, as measured il
mechanical terms It's length of S74 fee
| is within 46 feet Of the length OF the lie
viathan, monster passenger liner. Tn
| l0l.4 feet of width of the Lexington vii
make that floating gun platform broade
than any passenger Snip.