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Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-22

paper. Streamers from the lights ended in big bows on the corners of table which held refreshments. Miss Bouilley was presented a piece of Philippine em- broidery as parting gift of the class. Games, card playing and dancing were enjoyed throughout the evening. Re- treatments were served. Each menoer of the class brought one of the hatb she had made this season and some of the guests declared them real creations" The committee in charge of decorations was Mrs. James Greenhalgh. Mrs. Harold Lewis and Mrs. Patrick Delaney.
 The class plans to reorganize again fir September.
 Miss Harriett Sweet left for Provi- dence Thursday morning where she ex- poets to reside.
 The Card Room Union celebrated itu first anniversary Tuesday evening by a social and dance for the benefit of the union, at Spinners' hall. Over 1880 mem- bers and friends, while Morey's orchestra ' was at it's best, danced or looked on. The general chairman and floor director wal the president of the union. Sidney Hop kins. Sandwiches, cake. ice cream, soda were served by Mrs. Fred Lever, Mrs George Eastman, Ruth Ingles, Mrs Rayno and Annie Johnson. Orchestra and tickets were under the direction of William Collins.
 1 Mir Donahue of big tobacco company was a visitor in town Thursday. Mir Donahue will start for the west this week | to play ball in the Coast league. | At a meeting of the bowling committed ening 1t was decided that social would be given Monday evening. It was plan ned to have a whist party and dance fl 1 the Community House. During the eve ming the party will adjourn to the Law
 ton Inn, where supper will he served The committee in charge 'l EdwarC King, chairman; Blanche oGysiile. Evs Lamothe, Lillian Crookes, Jack Leahey
 and Jessie Alexander.
 Hal Hayard of Card Room. No. 2 Is ou
 this week. Mir Hayard hurt his foot fl
 the last basketball game
 Miss Edith Bertwhistle has been ap pointed librarian for the new library fl the Community House. She has resign ed at the Lawton Mills and will begin
 her new duties at once.
 At the meeting of the Women's clul
 in the Community House Thursday after noon, the resignation of Mrs. S. s Paine, the president. was accepted. Mrs Paine's numerous duties at home forcet her to retire Mrs. Robert Generous wa. presiding officer at the meeting.
 Mrs. Dean read an account of the If
 of John Burroughs, the eminent natur alist. Current Events were discussed Mrs. Samuel Cooper read an article ol Domestic Events and Mrs. David Comb
 on Foreign Events. Refreshments wer
 served with Mrs. Edward King and Mrs Benjamin Dawson as hostesses.
 Mrs. Benjamin R. Briggs is recover
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-22

MAIN AND CHURCH
 STRE FITS
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-22
PLANFIELD

The millinery class suspended busi-
 nezs long enough at their regular meet ing in the Community House Wednesday evening to give g. farewell surprise party to their teacher, Miss Sarah Buckley, of Norwich. It was the last meeting of the class this season. The room was decorated in Alice blue and white crepe
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sorority VnuderIIie TonIrhi

Tonight at the Community House on Church street. a cast Of 70 girls from Alpha Gamma Sigma. an Academy so- r5rity. will present a vaudeville ahow called An Evening In An Artists studic. Novel dances. catchy musical numbers and pretty costume scenic effects will b, features. Tickets are on sale at the door. but already big audience Is promised by the advance sale Of tickets. -r.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-22
Preoertx sold

Through the agency of A v. Coveiio Mira Rose Csrrania sold her property. located at z1 Ripley Place 10 Carlo and Rose Depucchio. the property consiss Of the three tenenent. 6 room. each fat with all modern Improvements. Mir. De- pucchio purchases the property for tn- yestment
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-22
What Is Going On Tonight

Alpha Gamma Sigma Vaudevirle at Community House. Norwich, Conn, Lodge. No. $50, L. O. O. M.. meets In Moose Home.
 Battery B Dance al State ArTnory.
 Catholic Wemen'a Council in T. A1B. Hall
 Mems Club meets at Park congrsEa, tional Church
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-22

Smolen island, near Rristrsnssund Norway, is a nat spot of land possessed of numerous areas of peat boz, It i, doubtful whether there is anywhere . better location for the produetion of peal in large quantities.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-22
STAFFORD STRINGS

The contract for the new nine-room grammar school has been let to E. J. Paney, of Springfield, the lowest bidder. His bid was ta7.o60. There were II bid-
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18
Agricultural Notes.


What will II mean 10 Charles County
to have nothing but good COWS ?
know that some pure breds are nothing
but scrubs. But that Is not the rule.
Suppose every COW in Charles County
produced pound OF butter q day, do
you think we would have to go without
butter in this county as we so often doy
Now with good stock we can get COWS
II fed properly 70 produce one pound
of butter q day the year around. In
order 70 start the ball rolling Mr..
Bardroif, OF McConchie, is going TO
give to the boy or girl ofthe schools OF
the county under Is years OF age who
will write the best essay on the subject,
Pure Bred MIX Cows pure-bred
Holstein bull calf. Who will come
next with something similar in the pig
line With pure-bred males In our
county we can soon lift her out OF the
scrub ranks. Shall We not do itp
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18
Boatman Badly Burned.

Mr.. Jack Simms, OF Wayside, while
en- route from Rock Point TO Washing.
ton in a motor boat Tuesday. was SO
badly burned from an explosion on the
boat that it became necessary TO take
him TO Providence Hospital for treat
ment.
We learn that the unfortunate man
was In the act OF filing the gasoline
tank when the explosion occurred. He
jumped into the water for safety, but
not until he was so badly burned that
hospital treatment became necessary.
His condition from latest reports is as
favorable as could be expected.
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18
Good Friday a, St. Thomas Church.

The devotion in honor of our Lord $
Three Hours Agony on the Cross will
take place at st. Thomas Church on
Good Friday from II noon to 3
O'clock p. NJ.
1t Is earnestly hoped that business
will call halt and stores be closed,
at least during She time OF the devo-
tion, as q mark of reyetence and love
for tbe Savior Of the World in the az
ony Of death.
Our brethren OF other persuasicns,
who may wish TO attend the service,
are cordially invited.
Rev. John Heating, s. J.. of Boston
College, viii give the meditations.
J, BRENT MATTHEWS, s. j.,
p. Pssiog,
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18
Orphans Court.

The Orphans Court was in session
Tuesday with Judges Carpenter, Rice
and Henderson on the bench. The fol-
owing business was transacted :
Application OF John S. Hawkins and
Walter j. Mitchell for letters of ad-
ministration on estate of Theophilus
Hawkins, granted, Bond, fixed in the
sum of 81 500. filed and approved.
Warrant to appraise real and personal
property issued TO p. Ernest Sasscer
and IA. Heber Boswell. Notice to
creditors to Times Crescent.
Court adjourned to meet in regular
session March %.
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18

Beautiful Hats, Silks, Coats and
Dresses, American Lady Corsets.
Our prices are right.
I. NJ. KERR, Waldorf, Nd.
Mr. P. A. Wheatley, OF Pomfret, at
tended a play given Tuesday at Holy
Cross Academy, Washington, where
bis daughter, Miss Elise Whcatley, Is
student.
Miss Jennie Smith, the great Rail-
road Evangelist, will be at 7. b. M.
E. Church, II a. m, and Waldorf N
+. Church, 7.3O p. m, Sunday, March
20. All welcome.
Among those from this county who
visited Washington Sunday we're Mes
srs. II. J.. Mates, Wilson Bowling,
w. W. Berry, Gustave Owen, Leon
Bailey aud Kenneth Clark.
A debate will be staged at Tompkins-
vile High School Friday, March 18th,
between pupils OF that school and those
from Indian Head High School. Ev-
erybody cordially welcome.
Bad colds, with trend towards the
old-iashIonsd grip" are quite preva-
lent. Several members of the family
OF Mr.. G. A. Moore and others OF our
town, have been so afflicted.
Think Of it, Fordson Tractor de-
livered on your farm for 1854. .05. Com
pare this price with other tractors, and
have demonstration on your farm TO
prove their valne and superiority
Mr. P. Reed Wills, who was oper-
ated on at Mercy Hospital, Baltimore,
recently, has sufficiently recovered 20
to return to, his home, Bel Alton. His
mary friends wish him speedy restor-
tion TO good health.
Congressman Mudd spent few days
this week in La Plata. Even his
'old home town." suggests the Con-
gresham, is better than no place to
seek refuge from the hordes of Office
seekers who daily besiege him at the
Capitol.
Very little business was before the
Orphans Court Tuesday last, and but
for tine fact that the officers OF that
Tribunal" are already the most mad
equately paid OF any in the State, we
would suggest a cut in their salaries.
See report ofproceedings elsewhere.
Summary Of returns of sales OF leaf
tobacco for the month of February as
reported by commission merchants and
the Maryland Tobacco Growers Asso-
citation, of Baltimore, is as follows
Southern Md. tobacco-20S hogsheads,
tl34, 405 poundsl; average price per
pound, .l3l.
Mr.. Walter ], Mitchell has received
and liberated in different sections of
the county several crates labout 200)
Bob White Mexican Quail, purchased
by the State Conservation Commission
and sent from San Antonia, Tex. The
fine condition of the birds upon their
arrivai, after the very long journey,
was quite remarkable.
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18
ENGAGEMENT Announced.

The engagement has been announced
of Miss Cecile Coad Bond, daughter O
Mr.. and Mrs. William Grason Bond
of Cockeysville, Md, to Midshipmar
Andre Victor Cherbonnier, U. S. NJ,
son OF Mrs. A. v. Cherbonnier, O
Baltimore, and the late DR.. Cherbon-
nier.
Miss Bond, who is graduate ol
Eden Hall, Pa, has frequently VISITED
this county, where she has many
friends. Mr.. Cherbonnier will gradu-
ate from the Naval Academy in June
and the wedding will be an event Of The
early fall.
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18

Those who plant some early stuff in
their gardens are going to be that
much TO the good. Even though we do
have some late frost, IL will not get all
we put in. 1t is well worth the effort
to get some early garden planted. We
may not have any frost to kill our
plants, so let's get busy and do our
part anu trust TO kind Providence to
do His part. l do not believe we do
that as much as ought to any way.
JOHN P. BURDETTE.
County Agent.
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18
FRIDAY. MARcH IS. isal.
Religious Notices.

Services In the Catholic Churches Oh
Holy Thursday and Easter Sunday /;
St. Thomas Church.
Holy Thursday, Mass 500 O'Clock.
Easter Sunday, - 1880
Sacred Heart, La Plata.
Easter Sunday, Mass 8 O'Clock
St. Joseph's, Pomiret.
Easter Sunday, Mass Il $50 o'clk
81 Catharine's, McCohnchie.
Easter Sunday, Mass 8 O'Clock.
ST. Ignatius', Hill Top.
Easter Sunday, Mass 10 o'clock.
Confession at 9 o'clock.
j. BRENT MATTHEWS, 8. j.,
Pastor.
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18

Martin & Mitchell are the authorized
dealers in this territory for the we'll
known International line OF Harvest
ing and Farm Machinery, and are in a
position to furnish Deering or McCor-
mick Binders, Mowers, Hayrakes,
Farm and Tillage Implements, Inter-
national and Titan Tractors and all
kinds OF repairs.
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18
s.sss "Pennsy~ Pensioners.

1t may be of interest to many Of oul
readers to note that during the month
OF February the Pennsylvania railroad
added to its pension list the names o.
forty-nine employees who have been re
lieved from active service. OF thi,
number each man had served the rail
road more than fifty years. The pen
sion list OF the Pennsylvania now con
tains 5,866 names.
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18
Death Of Daniel c. Hsmm.tt.

Daniel C. Hammett, a native of st.
Mary's county, and for number OF
years State Attorney for that county,
died at ihs apartments at The, New
berne, Washington, d. c., Wednas-
day, March 10Th. For the past fifteen
years or more, Mr.. Hammett resided
in Washington, where he held gov
ernment position up 70 the time OF his
death. he was well known to the legal
fraternity OF Southern Maryland,
where he was looked upon as one ofits
leading lights.
Mr.. Hammett was about rs years oi
age, and is survived by one daughter,
Miss Pauline Hammett, his wife hav-
ing died about three years ago.
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18
TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.

A meeting Of the teachers will be
held at MeDonough Institute on
FRIDAY, MARCH Is, at 1890 A. M.
The program arranged for the day
is as follows.
MORNING SESSION.
Music by the Association.
The Importance OF having q
Clean Up Day.
Plans for Rally Day Exercises.
A review Of the methods studied
by the teachers in connection with
the teaching Of Arithmetic, Read
ing and Spelling.
Teachers are requested 10 prepare
themselves TO give at least a one-min-
ute talk upon the above subjects.
ADJOURNMENT FOR LUNCH AT 12M.
The afternoon session will be devoted
TO discussion of the tentative pro-
gram of the State Department oil Edn-
cation relative TO school legislation.
By order of the Board,
Il. B. GWYNN,
q. County Sup't.
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18

Chicanuxen Circuit, Church of the
Nazarene. Sunday. March 20, preach
ing as follows
Chicamnxen, IL A. M.
Pisgah, 3 P. NJ.
Baptist Mission, 8 P. M.
Indian Head, 7.30 P. NJ.
Prayer meeting at Pisgah 3 z. M.
The annual business meeting will be
held at Pisgah Sunday, March n, at
A ....... l.s.na n. ..s.aaaaNe,et las
Il ~ ma AAANtAANs~A -->--s~-
be present.
REV. D. E. HIees, Pastor.
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18

The "Matthews-Howard Co. Inc. -
have on hand full line of ''Deering'
binders, mowers, and other farm inn
plements. Can make prompt delivery
and supply all repair parts needed for
same. Write for prices and send or
ders for quick service.
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18

Mr.. George B. Lynch is now in
charge of the garage of Matthews.
Howard Co., Inc" His superior quail
ifications and experience insure all
parties first class work and satisfac-
ton.
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18
Special Notice |!

LA PLATA, Nd, March 2, 1921.
Anticipating an early Spring,
T. r. Farrall & Son have all the
Newest Spring Hats and Suits
ready for inspection.
Miss Upschurch, OF Dowell,
Helm & Co., will be glad to help
select your Easter Bonnet, cat.
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18
LOCAL BREvII;Es.
One more week & Lent.

Sunday next win be Palm Sunday.
Eeven old "St. Patrick has losthis
fury.
Attend the Herbert sale at Tompkins-
vile today.
Many gardeners have planted their
early vegetables.
Swat the first fly, the second, and
the next, etc, etc.
The warm weather is bringing the
city motorists to the country.
Governor Ritchie has designated
Friday. April 1st, as Arbor Day.
If you want to sell your farm, list it
with S. K. Burch, Hughesville, Md
adv.
Mr.. B, A. Howard, of Washington,
spent Monday and Tuesday in La
Plata,
But one sign of an early Spring is
missing; and that Is the buzz of the
political bee.
The hand of welcome, and solicitude
for your comfort are always found at
the New Wills Hotel.
Mrs. Blanche B. Yates and niece,
Miss Laura Yates, lnotored to Budd' 5
Greek Sunday last.
Messrs. Eugene Norris and Levin
Cooksey, Of Washington, spent Sun
day last in La Plata.
Mrs. Mollie Miles, of Washington,
is visiting her son, Mr.. Thomas Miles,
near Port Tobacco.
Mrs. C. Regina Posey has returned
from visit to relatives in Philadel-
phia and Washington.
The March term of the Circuit Court
for st. Mary's county will convene at
Leonardtown Monday.
Mr.. E. L. Sanders, the popular In
surance Agent, was visitor TO Wash
ington during the week.
Mrs. Earl Maddox, of Indian Head,
Is visiting her parents, MIR. and Mrs.
Garner, near this town.
The Directors OF the Matthews-Ho
ard Company, Inc, held meeting in
its offices here Tuesday last.
Mr.. Adrian Budd, who has been
quite sick at his home, this town, is,
we are glad say, much better.
Mr.. A. t. Mcpherson and sister.
Miss McPherson. of Pomonkey. mo.
tored 10 La Plata Friday last.
Miss Mary Keene. the very popular
milliner. has returned and IS avain
with the f;rm of +. s. Bowling q Co.
this town.
Ma7t,n q Mitchell can supplv vou
with Oher,s High Grade 10 Per Cent
Tobacco Bed Fertilizer. Prices shar.-
" reduced.
Rev. p. i. Bradley. the popular mas.
Tor of 81. Marvis Catholic Church
Newpoft. was 4 visitor 10 the county
seat Monday.
o,,ita a nrmber NJ colored tarmars
of the county attended he meeting hsId
in their interest A. Inc Court Honse
Tuesday last.
Mrs Nav Thomson. of Nawnor,
and Mrs Thomas Gardiper. of Fa,,lk'
ner. spent Tuesday with Mrs. Clara
Budd, this town.
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18

Fences are being cleared OF brush
and everything that we can do TO make
our farms look better Is being done.
That is the way to beat these hard
timus, for when we can grow something
TO sell we will have good place to
grow it on.
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18

Baugh's standard fertilizers will be
kept constantly on handby Matthews
Howard Co., Inc" at low prices. You
know you have the best when you get
your tobacco bed fertilizer from il.
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18

Port Tobacco Parish, Sunday,
March Doth =:
La Plata, 11.00 A. NJ.
Piney, 800 p. NJ.
Waldorf, 7.30 2. NJ.
During Holy Week, service at La
Plata at 4 D. m. on Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday. On Good
Friday, service at Q a. m. and from Il
70 8.
Rev. LEWIS r. LEvERING,
Rector.
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18

I have had q number of inquiries
about fertilizers and | am delighted TO
know that so many want TO save from
10 to Is dollars per ton on their fertil-
izer bills. II We can get on cash ba-
sis once we will never go back TO the
time method In dealing in fertilizers.
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18
Tompkinsville High School Notes.

The following is the report Of pupil
of Tompkinsville High School for th
month of February
Pearl Simms, 81.
1So Leonard Herbert, 93.
A Lyon Carpenter, 9j.
1Ya Myrtle While, SO
AZ Alfred Sweeney, SO.
{ Marion Dyer, 81.
Tie Margaret Frere, 81,
Florence Hayden, 81.
Jennie Simms, IS.
Valerie Simpson, IS.
Tie { Edgar Hayden, IS.
Spearman Lancaster, IS.
Alice Lomax, So.
Tic Chrystobel Dyer, 70.
Chester Long, 10.
John Cooksey, IS.
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18

Services Sunday, March 10Th, as
follows
Pisgah, 11:00 A. NJ.
Shiloh, 800 z. M.
Indian Head, TOO z. NJ.
REV. L. B. ATKINS. p. G.
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18

In appreciation of the patronage ex-
tended us during our first six months
in business, we will sell gasoline at SC
cents per gallon.
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18

Preaching in Port Tobacco the sec
ond and fourth Sundays at AIS P. M.
by REV. e. NJ. KRANz.
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18

A full supply Of Oliver Chilled Plows,
accessories, repairs, ETC., on hand at
W, s, Yates store II Plata, Nd,
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18

La Plata, 11.0O A. NJ
Dentsville, 800 =. M.
Rev. j. II. WooD, Jr. r.
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18
iiiAAGGEEEETTI'SS CAFE GAZE CURE

Goes Right to the Spot.
Kills the Worm as well
as the Germ.
The whole brood treated at once-in
FIVE minutes. Saves time-saves trou-
ble-saves the chicks.
Makes Poultry Raising Both
Profitable and Pleasant.
Your money refunded If not sati SIZED.
II is elmost infallible. Ask your mer-
chant to keep it.
Hackett's Cape Cure. 40c.. postpaid
Hackstt's Louise Powder. 4ec.. postpaid
Address
HAcKETT'S CAPE CURE Co.
Dept. S. Hillsboro. Md
4-l-2m.
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18
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Maryland independent., 1921-03-18

Four changes allowed to yearly
advertisers without additional charge
Obituaries and personal commn-
nications will be inserted at IS cents
per line.
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18
Bankruptcy Notice.
In the United States District Court for
the Dis.ric. of Maryland. No. 1898.
Bkrpt. Docket IN. y

Take notice that SIMON SHERMAN,
having been adjudicated Bankrup,
by the Honorable john c. Rose, Mar.
7th, 1921, a first meeting OF creditors
Will be held in the Circuit Court House
building ia La Plata, Nd, on MON
DAY, MARCH slst, 1921, at II O'Clock
A. NJ, for the purpose OF allowing
claims, examining the Bankrupt and
selecting Trustee or Trustees.
FERDINAND c. COOKSEY,
s-i1-2t Referee in bankruptcy.
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18

The Southern Glee Club, of Wash
iugton, will produce their great Show
for the benefit of St. Mary's Church.
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18

One square, one Insertion. 49,. $50
Each subsequent insertlon....., 90
Six lines or less constitute a square.
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18
NOTICE /!

Notice is hereby given of the advance
in price of Tidewater Lines, Inc. Per
Cent Cumulative Preferred Stock to
$4,000 par-all previous offers being
Withdrawn, effective March I. 1921.
No stock will, after the above date,
be offered in Southern Maryland by
the undersigned.
UNIVERSAL BOND & SHARE
CORPORATION;
HOWARD ELLIOTT, President.
3-11-1t
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18

Miss Jennie Smith, the great Rail-
road Evangelist, will be at T. B. NJ.
E. Church, II a. m, and Waldorf N
=. Church, 7.50 p. m, Sunday, March
~ An ualcofne
Maryland independent., 1921-03-18

Mr. p. A. Wheatley, Of Pomfret, at
tended play given Tuesday at Holy
Cross Academy, Washington, where
bis daughter, Miss Elise Whcatley, Is
n student
Smyrna times., 1921-02-23
Real estate Bargains

Farm of 10 acres plenty wood,
within l 1-2 miles of town and R. r.
station, canning factory and ETC., to-
gether with all stock and farming i'm
plements, also all furniture in the
louse. 5 tons lime in pile and wheat
in ground. Price $4,000. $4,000 down
balance remain at per cent. A good
start for someone with little cash.
Farm, 125 acres, some wood. All
bldgs in good repair, nicely located.
Price S6,UU0.
Farm 55 acres at Blackiston Cross
Roads. Plenty wood, elegant buildings.
Price $4,000. =
Farm of 100 acres; 10 acres in wood
good house and bldgs., together with
all stock and implements, location
good. Price for all S6500. Part cash,
balance mortgage 6 per cent.
TOWN PROPERTIES
8 rooms all convenience .$2500
Z rooms all convenience $1,000
5 rooms no convenience .....$ 500
8 rooms with big side lot, all new
ly painted and in elegant state of
repair. Price .............. $4,000
New double house adjoining Clayton
Bank on Main street; Clayton, either
side will rent for $500 per month
Price $4,000. Good investment.
Smyrna times., 1921-02-23
DELAWARE FORTS MAINTAINED
War Department officials Say No Idea
of Disarmament is Entertained

That Delaware forts will be improv-
ed, rather than dismantled, is the
opinion of War Department officials
who are informed on the subject. They
will only be abandoned when the
world agrees to and enforce a disarm-
ament agreement. One of the officials
who gave this opinion said, of course,
the new administration was not bound
by the views and practices of the
present War Department, but he knew
of no responsible military or naval
authority who would recommend the
abandonment of the forts. "Why,"
said one of the generals, "by abandon
ing the Delaware river forts you make
possible an invasion of the United
States. In the carry part of the
European War the territory covered
by these forts were closely examined
by the War Department and some Of
ficials expressed the opinion that the
vast population now under the protec-
tion of the guns, needed additional
protection. know this Congress
wants to make a record for economy
but no responsible statesman will
count dollars as more important thar
the protection of the teeming life ant
immense property on both sides of the
Delaware river. When the worlC
agrees to a disarmament program, i
will be time enough to dismantle tht
Delaware forts"
1t was stated that the money pro
vided by Congress would be sufficien
10 care for what military men regar'
as the indispensable forts, but man.
others will have to be given up.