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The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10
CONSTABLE SALE.

State of Louisiana, Parish of Bienville,
Second Justice Of the Peace Court,
Ward 3. Monumental Man vs..
Linton TObin.
Under and by virtue Of Writ Of
Fiere Facias issued out of the above
named Honorable Court and to me d.
rected, l have seized and will offer
for sale to the last and highest bidder
for cash with the benefit Of appraise
ment at II o'clock A. NJ, in front of
the Bienville Bank, in the town of
Bienville, on
Saturday, November 18th 1921,
the following described property, to-
wit:
Sc 4 Of NV 4, Section 90, Up. Is,
r. 6 West.
Seized as the property Of defendant,
Linton TObin. and same will be solo
to satisfy said Writ and all costs.
This the 10th day Of October, 1921.
N. POLAND, Constable.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10
DON'T BE AN "AVERAGE' MAN.

Young people must make themselves
efficient and handle their earnings
properly during their productive years
if they are to escape the common lot
of being dependent in old age
Under normal times the average
educated man gets salary of $4,000 a
year. He works forty years, making a
total Of $4,000 in a lifetime The
average day laborer get $500 per day
in normal times, three hundred days
in the year, Or $4,000 year. In forty
years he earns $4,000. The differ
ence, $4,000, equals the financial value
of an education. TO acquire this earn
ing capacity requires about five months
time or one hundred and fifty days in
the Tyler Commercial Callege. Divide
one hundred and fifty days into $4,000
the value Of an education, and you will
find that each day spent in the Tyler
Commercial College is worth $293 to
you without considering the satisfac-
ton and pleasure Of living a much
more successful life.
The life insurance companies have
compiled the following astounding fig
ures on one hundred average men: At
the age Of sixty-fve, the record Of these
men is as follows: thirty-fve are dead
one rich, four wealthy, six are self
supporting but are compelled to work
for living, t1fty.four, or over half
the number are dependent on children,
relatives or charity. If you could sit
down and talk to those ifty-four you
would receive the caution to prepare
and train" That is the secret Of sue
cess-Preparation and Training
You don't expect to die young and
surely you don't want to be in the class
who are dependent in old age. Avoid
it by getting the proper kind Of bust,
ness training in youth. Fill in and
mail for free catalogue Get out of the
average class.
TYLER COMMERCIAL COLLEGE,
Tyler, Texas,
1Irocc
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10

Here is an author with punch in
both fists; his career has developed
it. He left his native England to
serve as a correspondent in the
Spanish-American war. Later he was
syndicate correspondent in Califor-
mia, Hawaii and the Orient. In 1907
he was editor Of the Sunset Maya
zine. He is the author Of yosemite
Legends" "California for the Tour
ist," "California for the Sportsman"
"Care-Free San Francisco" and in
fiction, "Rotorua Rex" "The Petals
Of Lao Tsze," "Jim Morse, South Sea
Trader" Turquoise Canyon"
"Dead Mans Gold" "Sandy Rourke"
and "Salt of the Sea-" His latest and
most popular story, "A Man to His
Mate" we have secured as a serial
for this publication. As a tale of the
sea, it will rank along with the best
Of Jack London's in that line. Every.
one should read it,
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10
SHERIFF SALE.

Rapides Auto Co., Inc, vs.. G. 7. Lane
4 Sons ct al. No. J6iG, Third Judi
cial District Court, State Of Louis
lana, Parish Of Bienville,
Under and by virtue Of q Writ Of
Execution issued from the above nam
ed Honorable Court and to he direct,
cd, | have seized and will offer for sale
TO the last and highest bidder for cash
with the benefit Of appraisement, a
the principal front door Of the Court,
house at Arcadia, Bicnvil(e Parish
La, within legal sale hours on
Saturday, Nov. 10Th, 1921.
the following described property, to,
wit:
Lots 1878 ard II in Blk. D. in
Arcadia, La.
Garage building.
The above described property seiZc'
as belonging to the defendant &. Il
Land & Sous, and will be sold to 50
iSfy said Writ Of Execution and al
costs.
This the 10Th day Of October, 1921.
j. Il. CURRIE, Sheriff.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10
LACY ITEMS.

Mr.. Ed Page was a business visitor
to Minden last Friday and Saturday.
Messrs. A. R. Bates and Dee Godfrey
visited friends at Brown last Sunday
Miss Irene Neal, one of the splendid
teachers Of this place, spent the week
end with home folks.
Supt. E. H. Fisher and Mr.. P. F,
White were welcome visitors to our
school last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Giddens, of
near Ringgold, were the weekend yisi-
tors Of Mrs. Giddens' mother, Mrs. FL
len Godfrey.
The box supper at the school build
ing last Saturday was very good sue
cess. 1t showed the inspiring attitude
Of the citizens Of this community for
their school. The net proceeds were a
little better than $500. This will be
used for the benefit of the school.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10
BIENVILLE NEWS,

Mr. Lloyd Frey, of Saline was a SIM
day visitor here.
DR.. O. 0. Hammer was a visitor to
Haynesville Sunday.
4. c. Poole, of Homer, was the guest
OF home folks this weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. L. Cummings and
Doris were visitors TO the Fair Sunday.
Mrs. j. S. Simpson is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. J. Il. Giyens, near Rus
ton,
Misses Parnez Cummings and Ollie
d Huckaby were weekend visitors to
the Fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Huckaby, of Chest
nut, were visitors here for. a few days
last week.
Messrs. Dallas Rogers Lamar lay
lOr and e. Woodland were business visi.
tors here Monday.
Mrs. Chas. G. Rudolph and children
left Monday for a two weeks visit to
relatives in Dallas, Texas.
Messrs. W. II. Greer and G. r. Cum
mings, of Haynesville, are spending a
few days here this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Pye were called
to Winfield Sunday On account of the
sad death of their little nephew, Allen
Pye.
The many friends Of Mrs. C. L. Duty
are glad to know that she is rapidly
recovering from a recent operation for
appendicitis.
Mcssrs. L. R. Lea and |. W. Cum.
mlngs left Saturday for fifteen day
hunt in Tensas. They joined a large
party in Gibsland with whom they will
make the trip.
Miss Myrtle Aubyn Simpson return
ed Monday from an extended visit to
Shreveport, where she was a guest of
her sister, Miss Frances Simpson, and
also attended the Fair.
Miss Agnes Lucky, who is a student
at L. ?. l.; L. 3. Lucky, of Choudrant,
and Mrs. Goodwin, of Arcadia, were
guests in the home of Mr.. and Mrs
w. p. Lucky for the weekend.
DR.. Z. i. Sanderson, Of Shreveport, |
was called here Sunday to perform an
other operation upon Mrs. Omar Craw-
ford. this time removing the thumb
from the right hand which had become
infected from q bone felon. We sim
cerely hope this will lead to her com
plete recovery.
The boys basket ball team, accom-.
panied by all the high school teachers
and most of the students Of the high |
school, went to Bryceland Friday af-
terhoon, where they played the team Of
that school. The score resulted in 80
to ID in favor Of Bienville.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10
so Il
i ll[,EHS
<V,s: . ~
Refined AnxietieS,

"Y0u say firearms have been barred
from Crimson GulCh."
YES" replied Cactus Joe. "They
make us nervous"
"The boys didn't use to be afraid
Of a few bullets
They're not afraid Of bullets; but
every time a gun was fired everybody
went into panic, thlnkin' mebbe one
of his tires had exploded"
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10
POSTED NOTICE.

The public is hereby warned not to
trespass on any of my lands, same nav
Ing been duly posted according to law.
Said lands are located in Bienvllic
parish and described as follows: sN
IA of NE IA and 10 acres in SW
corner of NV IA of NE II, e II of W
II, SW If of NV If, W IL Of SW
If, Sec. %, Sc II of Sc IA and 5 Il
of NE IA of Sc II, Sec. %, Up. IS
n, +. Z W.
This the End day of November, 1921.
?. NJ. BROADWELL,
Gibsland, La. (12-o-2l.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10
NOTICE,

The public is hereby notified that I
have sold all my interest in the Alberta
Lumber Co. to J. ?. Franks, who as
sumes all liabilities of said company.
This 18th day of October, 1921.
J. A. SLEDGE,
Former president Of Alberta Lumber
Company.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10
Quite Likely.

Two busy stenographers in an Office
In the American building were watch
ing the crowd Of men in the street
gazing at the baseball score board.
Said one: I wish they would send
more heat up here, for feel chilly.
mo WONDER the other quickly re-
piled. 1.-THE low temperature Is due
to the many fans around."-Balti.
more American.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10
Crude Methods of Defens.

Pueblo Indians, were never warriors
out In the old days they were subject
70 frequent attacks by the wandering
trlpes, such as the ApacIes and the
Navajos. Therefore many of the crude
: ADOBE houses were built with port.
noles up near the roof, which the oc.
cupants used to defend themselves
nom the attackers. Many of these
qua houses are still standing, and port.
no'es are still there, just as thew wer.
years and years ago. OF course they
a'e all occupied, for no new houses
afe quilt unless there is an absolute
necessity for them.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10
A Candid Wow.

A Candid Wow.
You have been returned to your
distinguished position many times"
VI have" replied Senator Sorghum.
Your constituents felt they couldn't
do better"
Il won't say that. They were afraid
they might do worse"
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10
Queer.

Young Smoother was In a reflective
mood in one corner Of the clubro0m.
"When," he muttered to himself, y
compare the one or two creditors l
have with the millions and millions Of
persons to whom I owe nothing,
wonder why In the world those chaps
make such confounded noise about
it,"
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10
Recognizing the Inevitable.

Recognizing the Inevitable.
you seem to have your own way
about various important matters"
Il try to cultivate that impression"
rejoined Senator Sorghum. "When I
see which way things are bound to 90,
l regard 1t as prudent to assume that
It's exactly the way Of which I am In
favor"
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10
EDITOR THANKS NAT HOWELL
FOR GALLON OF SYRUP

Mr.. Nat Howell, of this place.
states that he has made up 800 gal
Ions OF ribbon cane syrup from cane
produced on his farm. The editor is
In Mr.. HowelFs debt for a gallon of
this syrup, which he presented one day
last week, and never have we tasted
any that was better. Mr.. Howell
states that he will have quite a lot of
syrup for sale, and would like to get
In touch with those who appreciate
syrup OF exceptional quality.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10
Ready for the Undertaken

Ready for tho Undertaken.
"Vell, doctor, uf I got to die, I die
contenet. My life insurance Is ten
thousand dollars"
II think, with the aid Of stimulants,
l can keep you alive for q week long.
er."
Don't do 1t, doctor. Der premium
comes due der day after tomorrow"
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10
POSTED NOTICE.

The public is hereby warned not to
trespass on any Of my property situat-
ed in Bienville parish, same having
been duly posted according to law.
This 9th day of November, 1921.
D. H. POSEY,
Bryceland, La (6t-12-l5-2l)
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10
Readinu In Bed.

One may read In bed without excess
sive eye-strain If care Is taken tc have
good light and to sit up so that you
look down at the print. Reading In Q
prone position is usually tiresome be-
cause we look up at the type. The
eye Is used 50 much to look at objects
held below its level that the muscles
which turn the eyes up have become
weak from lack of use and become,
therefore, easily tired. - Popular
Science Monthly.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10
], Erwin Rounds, convicted for muir.
der, am applying for pardon.
lSt-12-21) ERWIN ROUNDS
Keep the Attic In Order

Attics may be more easily cleaned
and Kept In order If the wall space Ia
utilized In shelves or bullt-in closeta
nosks or nails may be placed at ron.
venient heights and distances apart
o. which suitcases. baskets, bags, hats,
clothing and small pieces of furniture
Als hung designating certain sections
" the wall for closets for winter
eiethins' Shelves, racks and even
ciotAes lines may be placed on the
walls for holding storage material.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10
No Weather h.aIlv Gn.d y

1t was wise man who COMMANDED
that there Is no such thing a. bad
weather-there are only different kinds
OF good weather. The hot days and
the stormy days, the rains, the winds,
the SHOWS all have their purpose, and
II Is always a good purpose. -Ex.
change. ;"
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10
Its Brutal Side.

It's Brutal Side.
DO you regard prize fighting as
brutalY
u certainly d." said Mr.. Gadspur.
"On what grounds?"
personal grounds. The last time I
attended big fight was showed this
way and that, elbowed, stepped on
and bruised from head to foot"
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10
Translents All.

How many servants does Mrs.
Blank keep"
None. Her record for the year, 10
1ar is fourteen she didn't keep"
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10
Satisfied.

"Gubbins doesn't care If his bust.
ness does go to the dogs"
That's funny. Why not?'
Hes a manufacturer Of dog.bis.
cuit."-Judge.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10
The Better Wav

Now that have graduated feel
that / can fight the world"
you've got the wrong idea, young
man. Don't fight It. Stand In with It."
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10
Once Removed.

u thought l told you that wouldn't
rent this apartment to you II you had
any children?"
These are my grandchildren"
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10
What She DIDN'T know

Before we were married you used
TO take me to the theater frequently"
yes, my dear. Back then / knew
. man who used to give me passes.'
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10
Fair Warnind.

Doctof-Take long walk daily: It
VIII give you fine appetite.
Patient-Better try again, doctor.
II get fine appetite, heaven knows
when III be able to pay your bill.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10
SHERlPr ],

| r.... ! siIERlFp,,l
hof'E'" T. Barnett y
. , s2.. 10 1864, Ili'ss
T :: IS, Of B'ienvilas 4
r'. ..."r and by Win, !.
I I, issued T.. I
1'3".1"".o Court AID a., ;
l L1rr "cjzcl and Nv r,1' \
to '."- last and his sa 1
cash. With the bepss I
ln1'." Ii. The prinejn,' \
me-. ''3ri4oase at l,ss|
f"r..., houisiana, r My
nous nI 'aI
,. saturday, l. Novenbs]
ne Il..4Winr j.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10

In the Conservatory.
You are so awkwardw laughed Mis-
Nan,
you'd never learn to flirt fan"
II daresay you are right" said Bert
But watch me; I can fan q firt"
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10
A Punnino Acceptance

She-What are you thinking about1
He-About asking you to marry me
but you' should have offered me the
proverbial penny.
She (coyly)-I give assent.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10

600 IS . prescription for Colds, Fever
ana iaGrippe. It's the most sppody
remedy we know. (2.i622)
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10
Reliable Witness.

Reliable Witness.
Ju1ge-You say the prisoner struck
you. Have you any witnesses to provo
It?
Casey (paintlng to his discolored
optic)-I have an eyewitness here,
yer honor.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10

HIS STATUES
what are Dc Broke's relations
with his wife's people?"
ENTIRELY Imaginary. They don't
recognize him as a relation at all.~
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-10

our new tall stocks including staple and fancy des
sooos, such as Silks Serges and other stylish materials
M the pest colors. Also full line of Cngbams Pea
naoras' etc. We are also receiving new goods through
out our store and will be to your interest to see US nett
time you come shopping.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-17
FOR sALE-LivE STOCK

FOR SALE Five thoroughbred Poland China gilts, 10 months old. E. $. Danks, Phoenix, Gen. Del. bn
Arizona republican., 1921-05-17
I FOR RENT. URNISHEO
 HOUSES

BUNG GALOW-Three rooms. bath and screen room. near car line and capitol. Inquire 121S w. Monroe. Phone 26j6 bn
Arizona republican., 1921-05-17
S2,OOO Income

Yearly at summer rates from close in, income property; four apartments. Walking distance; shade, completely furnished; reasonable terms at price that will show better than 20 per cent income. See Gardner at Stewart Realty Go. bn
Arizona republican., 1921-05-17
FOR RENT-HOUSES

FOR RENT-F'our-ro house, s25 per month. 1405 F.. Van Buren. bn
Arizona republican., 1921-05-17
Auction Of
 Furniture 918 South First St.

TUESDAY. MAY 17, AT 1:s0 P. M. ALI. THE FURNITURE OF A BROOM HOUSE: DINING TABLE AND CHAIRS. GAS RANGE, RUGS REDS AND COTS. REFRIGERAT- aR- COOKING UTENSILS; EVERY THING THAT GOES IN THE HOUSE. MRS. WEIR, OWNER, J. E. GUESS. AUCT1oNEER. PHONE s--e bm
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1921-11-25

natefy, form such an alliance, he would
be hailed into court as a witness and
perhaps miss the steamer to San
Buenaventura.
He had planned to spend an hour in
the market. drink cup of cafe nOir,
smoke a cigarette, and return to his
hotel in time for a leisurely breakfast.
but his recent bout with grim reality
had blunted the edge of romance. He
ordered his driver to take him back to
the hotel, sprang inside and con-
graduated himself on his lucky escape.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1921-11-25
up, Thou Curious Little One"


rascal to his feet. The latter clawed
Intellectually at the terrible arm which
held him, until. presently discovering
that the harder he struggled the harder
Webster pinched his nose. he ceased
bis struggles and hung Imply, moan
Ing with pain and rage In the grip Of
the American.
"GoOd!" Webster announced. slack
ing his grip little. With his left
hand he deity extracted a hair from
each flank of the screaming little
scOundrel's scant mustache and held
them before the latter's tear-filled
eyes.
MY friend" he said gently, mark
how the gringo gives his little dark
brother lesson in department. Be-
hold. II have given thee souvenir Of
our meeting, also have taken one. By
this pinched and throbbing nose shall
be remembered when am gone: by
these hairs from thy rats mustache
shall remember thee. Go. and thrust
not that nose into a gringp's business
again. 1t is unsafe"
He released Pucker-eye, made his
way through the crowd to his room,
there. and walked around on the star
board side to join in the general fare
well of all on board to the crowd on
the levee.
AT the shore end of the gangplank
Pucker-cye and POp-eye still waited.
The unfortunate Pucker-eye was weep
ing with pain and futile rage and hu-
initiation, but Webster noticed that
POp-eye's attention was not on, his
friend but upon each passenger that
boarded the ship. Of which there were
the usual number of late arrivals. AS
each passenger approached, POp-eye
scanned him with more than casual in
terest.
Webster smiled. Looking for that
valet they heard me talking about" he
reflected. "Pop-eye. you're fine,
capable lad. I thought you had the
brains of the two. You're not going
away until you've had chance to size
up the re-enfOrcements at my COM
mand, are yOu?"
He lighted cigar and leaned over
the rail as the steamer. gathering
speed, swept down river.
"GoOd-by. you golden fizz and
chicken gumbO," he called, as the city
receded and the low. wooded shores
below the city came into view.
When he had finished his cigar he
cast the stump overheard. watched II
until it disappeared astern, and then
went around to staterOom No. "a. AS
he stepped in and closed the door a
masculine voice said very pleasantly +:
SLOW do you do?"
Mr.. Webster looked up and beheld a
| young man. arrayed in a very fancy
| pair of light blue silk pajamas
stretched at his ease in the upper
| berth.
John Stuart Webster stared at the
stranger for several seconds and con-
| cluded he was invading the sanctity of
! anOther's stateroom. Excuse me-" he
said, II guess Pm in the right church
but the wrons pew" and he stepped
out and looked for the number on the
stateroom. To his surprise it was No
"a after all. so he stepped back into
the stateroom and favored the stran-
| ger with another. scrutiny.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1921-11-25

the Latin-AmerIcan's method of snow
ing his contempt.
ave shall meet again. Meester Web
staire." he said. "May offer a Gig
arctic for the---what you Americans
call-the keepsake? MOP" He smiled
brightly and closed his puckered eye
in knowing wink.
Webster took his tickets from the
purser, folded them. placed them in his
pocket and for few seconds regarded
Pucker-eye contemptuously.
"When we meet again, you scum"
he retorted quietly. "you shall have no
difficulty in remembering me. You
may keep your cigarette"
His long, powerful right arm, shot
out like forceps his thumb and fore
finger closed over Pucker-eye's rather
fiat nose; he squeezed, and with a
shrill scream Of agony Pucker-eye
went to his knees.
Still holding the wretch by his
proboscis, Webster turned quickly in
order that his face might be toward
POp-eye.
"Pop-eye," he said, "if you take a
hand in this, I'll twist your nose, too,
and afterward I'll throw you in the
river"
He turned to PHker-eye.
"Up, thou curious little one" he said
in Spanish. and ierked the unhappy
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-12
By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12-Secre-
ta1'y of the Navy Daniels today gave
the House Naval Affairs committee
what he described as approximately
the comClete data relative to the sea
power OF the three principal naval
aowers which had been requested of
him by the committee in connection
with the consideration of the question
OF international disarmament.
The secretary's tables show that
while the present effective fighting
strength Of the British navy shows
538 ships Of an aggregate of 1885,
442 tons as compared with $50 ships
of 779,19S tons in the American navy
the completion of the authorized build
ing program of the American navy
in 1925 will give it a superiority over
the British in the ratio of 1.35 to !
with approximately an equal number
of ships. While the present strength
Of the American navy, the secretary
recites, is more than double of that
Of Japan, should the latter power
complete its projected building pro
gram in 1927, with the addition OF
construction already authorized, and
thA country terminates it's building
with the present program and make
no. additions, cur superiority over
Japan will be as Ia to 1.