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HIGH SCHOOL GROUP
MEETS IN REUNION.
Class of 1886 Entertained
With Numerous Speeches
and Program of Music.

The class Of 1885 of the old Washing
ton High School held its fortyfourth
reunion Saturday night at the Burling-
ton Hotel.
Members of the class of the school,
the first institution to be specifically
used as a high school in the District,
were entertained with numerous
speeches and a musical program.
Among the speakers were Miss
Blanche Beckman, Mrs. Grace Ross
Chamberlin, Mrs. Fulton Lewis, Mrs.
Elmer S. Newton, Miss Annie Wilson,
Miss Della Mussey, Mrs. Willard e.
Buell., DR.. Elmer E. Newton, Gideon A.
Lyon and Harvey A. Smith.
Topics Discussed by Speakers.
DR.. Newton, principal of Western
High School. spoke on How to Run
High School" and Mr.. Smith, principal
of Central High School, spoke on I'm
pressionS of Washington"
Letters were read from a number Of
classmates unable to be present, includ-
ing one from Miss Grace Parker, an
invalid member of the class.
George E. Tew acted as POSTMASTER.
The committee Of arrangements was
headed by Mrs. Charles H. Butler pres
ident, who also presided at the ban
Quet. Those assisting her were George
E. Tew, first vice president; Mrs. Louis
q. Freeman, second vice president;
George Francis Williams, secretary and
treasurer; Fulton Lewis. chairman of
music; Mr.. and Mrs. Willard E. Buell..
DR.. Charles H Butler and Allen Davis,
who wrote the words of the original
songs sung by the class choir.
Other Members Attending.
Others present were Miss Margaret
Butler, Mrs. Tew, Mr.. Freeman, Mrs.
williams. Miss Enid c. williams, Mrs.
Smith, Lieut.. Comdr. and Mrs. Lewis
p. Clephane, Brig. Gen. William z.
Horton, Mrs. Allan Davis, Mrs. Freder-
lex o. Roman, Mrs. Gideon A. Lyon,
Miss Mickey, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H.
Bates, Mr.. and Mrs. James Henry Harper,
Mrs. j. A. EiSenbeiSS, Mr.. and Mrs.
English. Thomas Watson Jones, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas G. Barr, Miss Flora M.
Crane, Mrs. Franklin P. Nash, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Sands Davis, Mrs Edwin
c. Brandenburg, DR.. and Mrs. William
A. Bevard, Miss Caroline A. Hurley,
Miss Emma w. Hurley, Mrs. Minnie
Hess Myers, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard M.
Norton. Mrs. Charles e. Bright. Mrs.
George w. Rea. Miss Emma S. Jacobs,
Miss Laura Jacobs, Albert E. Shoe
maker, Brig. Gen. and Mrs Henry C.
Fisher, DR.. and Mrs. j. Ramsay hewitt,
Howard L. wilkins, Col. and Mrs. Field
ing H. Garrison. Miss Bertha H Caron,
DR.. and Mrs. Oscar o. A. McKimmie,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford A. Bergman,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry w. Bowling and
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Sholes
The following were elected as officers
for the ensuing year: president, George
E. Tew; first vice president, Mrs. Louis
@. Freeman; second vice president,
Thomas G. Barr; historian, Sallie Bur-
roughs Harper; poet, Col Fielding H.
Garrison, and orator, Brig. Gen. Will
liam E. Horton.
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CHEST GROUP LEADERS
FORM "KEYMEN'S CLUB"

Leaders Of the Community Chest
group solicitation unit were formed into
the "Keymens' Club" at a meeting last
night In the Episcopal Eye, Ear and
Throat Hospital, the first of a series
arranged to acquaint them with the
work Of the various agencies allied UNI
der the Community Chest. Elwood
Street, director Of the Chest, presided.
Rev. Calvert =. Buck, superintendent
OF the hospital. welcomed the visiting
delegatlon and spent some time answer
ing their questions as to the workings
OF the institution After the meeting
the "Keymens' CLUB members were
shown through the hospital by members
of the staff.
The Lexington advertiser., 1930-02-20
County Fair Planned
For Holmes County
To Be Held in Fall

In cooperation with Mr.. w. H. Muir
ply, agent for the Daley Amusement
Co., who are now in winter quarters at
Lexington, county fair will be held
this year during the week preceding the
State Fair at Jackson.
A larger prize list will be offered
than has been for the past two years.
All phases of agricultural exhibits are
to be given exhibit space and sufficient
prize money to attract large exhibit
in these displays.
Special features of the fair will be
exhibits of All club members engaged
in pig and poultry projects.
M. M. Bouchillion, Smith Hughes in
structor, Coxburg, has promised his CO.
operation in making this one of the lead
ing features of the fair. The aim of
this is to encourage the growing of
more poultry and hogs in Holmes county
along with crops to feed and Craze this
stock.
Details of the fair will be announced
later.
The Lexington advertiser., 1930-02-20
Traffic Lines Marked
For Auto Regulation
And Proper Parking

Marshal w. A. Ramsey has been busily
engaged this week in having the traffic
lines on the public square and adjoin-
ing streets repainted in order that
proper parking may be observed among
the car owners.
The glistening white lines will offer
no excuse or alibi now for wrong park
ing and out-of-line placing of automo-
biles ON the square and streets and
observation of these rules are going to
be enforced, it is learned from head
quarters. Many drivers are prone to
cut in behind parked cars and block
their exits, it is stated, and the new
markings will allow ample space for
each car without encroaching on the
other fellows rights.
1t is rumored that a strict enforce
ment will be made on the stop signs
and speeding near the schools, as this
phase of observance has been disregard
ed lately, it is learned. 1t has also been
suggested that strict enforcement be
made of drivers entering the main streets
or continuing along cross streets with
out proper stopping or signalling of in
tentions.
The Lexington advertiser., 1930-02-20
Community Hospital
Gains National Honor
In Medical Recognition

Holmes county citizens are proud of
the recognition that has been given
the Holmes County Community Hospital
located at Lexington, by the American
Medical Association Journal, in listing
the institution among the "A registered
hospitals of Mississippi. The requisites
that are included in the recognition en-
brace properly filed records, rendering
rof reports, management of the hospital
by one or more registered nurses, and
equipment.
The Holmes County Community Hos
pital has rendered splendid service to
the people of this and other sections
for many years, and is fast being recog-
nized thruout this section as a model
institution.
Hundreds of patients are recorded
each year receiving treatment and care
by the institution and this number has
shown decided increase each season.
The Lexington advertiser., 1930-02-20
!sltry Club Given
;n,etus i; as Completed
. 'ii4.ans Are Proposed

Ns for the realization of a country
hu oject and swimming pool are a
Msrer completion following a meet
En Interested citizens Tuesday night
sscity clerks office in Lexington,
& to information of attending
sE
sItive plans include a commodious
kts nse, swimming pool and a deep
h, supply water. The structure
planned to measure 40x 40 feet
Iuvmain building or club house sur
| eH by a 10 foot porch. A main hall
ertainments will be 2Sx40 feet,
it rooms for ladies and men, with
)Chen or serving room. The SWIM
ool, 30x60 feet with two-foot
IlIsurrounding same. Graduated
mrf the pool will run from 2feet
wet at its major depth.
r-ss courts, together with other
hi grounds for recreational activi-
,,,also embraced in the plans of the
|ctlsttee have been appointed to
Xdhfipancial part of the project
mqr duties inv0ive the details of
,sa n chafter and associate mem
ahsA report will be made of their
| lat II at an early date, which then
he x basis of further plans for the
e,v,mpletion of the project that is
yea in popularity thruout the city
tHe rounding areas. A location of
rds osed public improvement and ad-
bm, as not been made according to
ts ID parties, but this will be de-
he lon, it is learned.
The Lexington advertiser., 1930-02-20
All Club Members Will
Receive Cash Prizes in
Meetings Next Week

All Club members who were winners
at the annual club fair last year are to
receive their prize money next week.
Checks have been made out following
deposit by the county to the individual
winners and booth winners. This late
settlement is regretted but under the
circumstances it could not be avoided,
states county agent 7. M. Williams.
A selected number of boys and girls
will have the opportunity to receive as
sistance in financing pig and poultry
projects. This arrangement is made pos
sible through the action of the Durant
Chamber of Commerce and the Lexing-
ton Rotary Club Details of this fea-
ture of the club work will be explained
at the club meetings to be held next
week.
Schedules are as follows:
Monday afternoon, February oath
Lexington.
Tuesday morning, February 25th
Ebenezer.
Tuesday afternoon, February 25th
Coxburg.
Wednesday morning, February 26th
Bethesda.
Wednesday afternoon, February Goth
Centerville.
Durant.
Thursday afternoon, February 9th,
Pickens.
Prize checks will be distributed at
these meetings.
The Lexington advertiser., 1930-02-20
Regional Basketball
Preliminaries Start
In Lexington Friday

Perfection of the plans for the semi
finals in basketball for both the boys
and girls of the western half of the Big
Black Region to be played at Lexington
Friday, February 81, have been complet-
ed, according to W. B. Kenna, executive
committeeman of the Mississippi Lit
erarary and Athletic Association of this
city and winners of the events will be
eligible to play in the finals to be held
in this city Friday, February 2Sth.
Two teams of winning boys and girls
will be made from the outcome of the
games to be played in the semi-finals
sending two strong teams of each di-
vision into the final regional tourna-
ments who will meet similar represen-
tations from the eastern half of the
region that will be selected from the
semi-finals at Sails to be held for the
finals at Lexington Friday, February %
Drawings for places have been made
and are announced by Mr.. Kenna as fol
lows:
Boys Division
900 am, Pickens VS.. Tchula. Hoo
am, Yazoo A. H. S. VS.. CarroIlton
Winners of these contests to play ar
elimination at 500 pm.
200 pm, Lexington VS.. Cruger. a: :O(
pm, Durant VS.. Coxburg. Winners OF
these contest to play an elimination
at 900 PM
Girls Division
1000 am, Durant VS.. Carrollton
Lexington drew bye. /: 100 pm. West
VS.. Cruger. 800 pm. Tchula VS.. Cox.
burg. Winners of the first division
will meet for elimination at 500 pm.
while the latter four teams will hold
elimination contests at 700 pm.
1t is predicted by local basketball fans
that each division, both east and west
will have strong contenders for regional
champions in boys and girls teams. ac-
cordlng to the fine records they have
made this season.
The Lexington advertiser., 1930-02-20
Local Woman Suggests
Splendid Movement in
Beautifying Lexington

One of Lexington's splendid women
who is interested in the progress of the
city, as well as its civic strides and ac-
complishments toward making the town
a place OF beauty, writes The Advertiser
the following timely suggestion:
"Why not civic club or a garden
club for Lexington?
Some organization that will look to
the beautifying of our town?
Most of the towns are working for
uniformity of planting that can only
be accomplished through club. Whv
not some one take the lead in organizinp o
such club. 1t will encourage the CITY
fathers who are striving to make the
more substantial improvements.
Lexington has as many ladies who
love beautiful flowers and pretty
grounds as any town or city in the state.
Why not get busy at once?
"ONE WHO IS INTERESTED"
lhe Advertiser will be glad to aid in
every possible manner towards the ac-
compIshment of this splendid idea. and
help make Lexington one of the ont
standing beauty spots of the state. A
peV1er Home or Garden Contest might
oe sponsored that would lend valuable
help '-e
The Lexington advertiser., 1930-02-20
Dental Hygienist
Begins Duties At
Lexington's Schools

Miss Joan Darlington, dental hygienist
of the Mouth Hygiene Department of
the State Board of Health, began her
duties at the Lexington Public Schools
this week and will remain in the city
for thirty days, where she will examine
every school child of the city and clean
their teeth as well as offer suggestions
and corrections that should be made for
the pupil in order that this phase of
physical fitness may be complied with
and completed
The work of Miss Carington is spon-
sored by the local Parent Teacher As
sociation, the pro-rata part of the ex-
pense being paid out of their funds.
The work has received a wide endorse
ment of parents of the city, and it is
planned to keep the dental hygienist
longer if the allotted time proves in
sufficient, for complete inspection of
all students of the city schools.
Hon. G. H. McMorrough made a busi-
ness trip to Goodman the first of the
week.
Henri Watson made business trip to
the capital city Monday.
The Lexington advertiser., 1930-02-20
George Patterson with
First National Bank

George Patterson, one of Lexington S
younger business men and expert ac-
countants, has become identified with
the First National Bank of this city,
and will be employed in the clerical de-
mands of this institution.
Mr. Patterson was formerly connected
with the Dale-Sample Chevrolet Agency,
of this city, as bookkeeper and cost ac-
countant, and has made many friends
over the territory by his efficiency and
courtesy in handling accounts of the
public. Prior to this position he was
manager of an automobile agency for
this firm at West.
You'll find it in the Classified Column.
The Lexington advertiser., 1930-02-20

pany it was stated.
The local office of the express COM
pany has made several changes during
the past year for the benefit of service,
the past year introducing motorized
service for city delivery. Customers
availing themselves of express ship
ments has shown a decided increase it
is stated, and the local office listed
among the ones making continued
growth
The Lexington advertiser., 1930-02-20
Bette Beaman
juccumbs to Illness

Is a3ettie Beaman, aged 70 years,
re cher home after an illness last
dnesugh a number OF months and
: tiains were carried to Pickens,
e. Lccunty, her old home, for inter
3 lShe was member of the Bap-
anjch and is survived by one sister,
upla Gordon' OF Plckens, and two
Rudolph Gordon, of Durant
-ert Gordon, of Texas. She was
tie of the University of Missis-
II splendid Christian character
The Lexington advertiser., 1930-02-20
Express Company Will
Move Headquarters to
Dyer Building Mar. |

The local offices of the American
Railway Express Co. will be moved
March 1, according to G. W. Brewton,
agent, to the new headquarters of the
company to be in the Dyer building,
next door to the City Bakery.
The office of the express company has
formerly been in the Baker building
on the east side of town for many years
and the change in location was done to
obtain a more central location in the
city, it is learned by the local agent.
The new office will offer a more con-
venient location for patrons and COM
The Lexington advertiser., 1930-02-20

and greatly beloved by the citizens here
and her old home.-Jackson News. Miss
Beaman was prominent throuout Holmes
county and well known around Lexing-
toO
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

THE CLIFTON. 1928 CLIFTON ST. NV
large rooms, nicely furnished, SIS: unfur-
nished If desired. ROGER B. SMITH, 3l4
NEAR 10th. COLUMBIA -RD.-APARTMENT.
cite bath. $3.50. Soss 18th NV. after 5.
1911 COL. RD.-CLEAN, ATTRACTIVE 3
rooms. bath second a.; inst. h: vi; con-
144e N ,N.W.-Two, PLEASANT, OUTSIDE
rooms. kitchenette. bath; nicely furnished;
inst. h. W: ami. clean and quiet. 29e
REASONABLE; CLEAN; FURNISHED LIKE
new; rooms, private bath. porch; detached
cor. Van Buren,; 14th st. car
1l11 N ST.-FIRST- FLOOR FRONT, TWO
rooms, kit. and bath; Summer rates; also
three rooms. kit. & bath; adults.
FRONT ROOMS, FURNISHED FOR LIGHT
Housekeeping; near Soldiers Home; laundry
PRIVILEGED Ala Columbia I'd. NV.
1914 CALVERT ST.--LARGE LIVING ROOM,
bed room, private bath, complete kitchen;
entire moor; SIS; gas, electricity unlimited
418 @ ST. NE.
Facing stanton Park southern exposure;
neatly furnished; ami; reasonable.
3-RoOM APT. FOR RENT, FIRsT-FLooR
'front.' zoos M 8; IS n PER Month.
1910 18th ST. NV.
'Ss sssss 1BM RoWS sr pt NV wv
bath e Sao fefrs s47so to ssc Bee a7sO
LESS THAN TWO DOLLARS DAY.
turn Incl spnt R0r desk ste
70 aps mG h 's ana Ys5s sss s 81.
Also the Wyatt Apis, $3.50 Ga. ave-, SIS up
Spl: ofier to couple, no children. Ga. 1888
LADY 10 Y II5s VI, 4 HyE, W.T. N5TH GIRLS
Apt 402.
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co3MMoDoRE AR. ,IS5f + sF.-sPAcTous.
ssiS ~ tiiSSiGsRe Si Ss.O IN hail. ki'ia:n'
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ONLY SPAS.
COMPARE THIS ONE.

1928 CHEVROLET COACH.
Looks AL; upholstery is ex-
eellent; fully equipped. A rare
offer. One of the most popu-
lar, most economical small cars
on today's market.
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ROOMs-FURNIsHED AND UNFUR
LARGE, COOL ROOMS, furnlshsd or unfur-
nished. Suburbs, close in; detached home
gentleman or couple; Ink. Georgia 1888.
5 EYE ST. N.E.-Three or four nnfurnishec
rooms. 800
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III KENYON sT-Single and double rooms,
,uthern exposure; refined family; excellent
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HOLIDAY SALE
SPECIALS!
Drastic Cut In Prices.

Drastic Cut In Prices.
BUCKS
1929 Standard 2-Door Sedan.
1923 Standard 5-Pass. Sedan.
1927 Convertible Coupe, r. seat.
1925 Sport Roadster, rumble seat.
DoD6Es-
1927 Coupe.
1927 Sedan.
1926 Coupe.
sTUDEBAKERS-
1929 Dictator 2-Door Sedan.
1928 Victoria Coupe, 4-pass.
1927 President. 7-Pass. Sedan.
1926 Standard S-Pass. Sedan.
FORD
Model A Tudor Sedan.
ALSO
1923 REQ 2-Door Sedan.
1925 Hupp Sport Touring. "
1926 Stearns Knight 5-Pass. Coupe.
1926 Hudson Coach.
1926 Chrysler Sedan.
1924 Nash Roadster.
These cars are all ready to 60.
Terms-Trade.
KENDRICK & SHREVE,
eTuDEBAKER DEALERS,
1912 14th St.
North 700.
oPEN UNTIL $50 Pm.
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ROOMS AND BOARD.



1911 KENYON sT.-single and double rooms,
southern exposure; refined family; excellent
meals.
1874 p ST. NW.-Newly furnished rooms.
single beds; good meals: $50 to $50 month;
DUPONT CIRCLE 1854 18th n.w.)-Attrac-
tive furnished rooms with excellent meals
IN well run establishment. so"
THE HILLCREST, $500 18th N.W.-Large
2nd-noor room, private bath, porch, single
beds; one single room: virginia cooking.
the place for business people, S12 q week.
1850 FA1RMoNT NW.-Owner's private
nome; neat south room by bath; hwd. twin
peds; maid service: delicious home cooking;
paStfieS nome atmosphere; two gents; $36 SO
PRACTICE YOUR FRENCH,PROP. and board
with Partisan family; convenient to down
town; reasonable terms. Potomac 045S
155 ST. Sc. near Capitol and Nevy Yard
Clean rooms, excellent home-cooked meals;
> car lines. Lin. 6674 age
l426 2lst ST. N.W.-Good meals, good mod.
ern rooms with twin beds, tS5 q month
room and board. Cali North 1904. ace
1929 K ST: NV. THE LEE-MARoUE-
Nicely furnished front room, semi-private
path, excellent board. home cooking. ace
TERRACE HALL,
1f47 MASSACHUSETTS AVE. NV
Desirable wei furnished single and double
room. excellent meals. reasonable rates 800
Business Women, 1888 10Th NV.
DeliGhtful home. every comfort; unusual
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ROOMS-FURNISHED.

1918 10th N.W.-Nicely furnished rooms;
perfect condition; $50 per mo.
slg l. ST NV, Apt. 32-Large, sunny room.
hot water; quiet home. Phone Franklin
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COLONIAL HOTEL-Special
Summer rates now in effect.
Double rooms, $3.50 each per-
son. Full hotel service.
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ONLY ONE AT THIS PRICE,
sos.
1929 CHEVROLET SPORT
C0ITpE

1929 CHEVROLET SPORT
COUPE.
With rumble seat and folding
top. Original light blue Duco.
Equal to new. These cars are
in the pink of condition me-
ehanically and appearance. All
have good tires. Equipped with
bumpers, spare tires, parking
light and other extras.
s47s.
Is Other Cars From SIS Up.
Down Payments as Low as
SIS.
Come to Used-Car Dept.
r. L. TAYLOR MOTOR CO.,
1901 14th.
Open Evenings and Sundays
Till 10 PM.
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SALE-AUTOMoBILEs.
SALE-AUTOMOBILES.
BUY WITH CONFIDENCE.
BARRY-PATE
GOOD USED CARS.
SPECIAL!

1928 CHEVROLET COACH.
Excellent mechanically, upholstery
spotless; original finish.
$295.
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CAMPBELL DRAWN
INTO GINGER PROBE
Pure Food Enforcement Head
Asked to Testify Be-
fore Senators.

The Senate agricultural committee Is
probing deeper into the mystery of
ginger jake" strange drink known to
be causing paralysis throughout the
country.
The committee has asked the De-
partment of Agriculture for all records
regarding bootleg traffic in this prod
uct which is being sold for beverage
purposes as jamaica ginger extract. Of
ficialS of the department had said they
considered the traffic a prohibition
problem"
Senator Wheeler, Democrat, Mon
tana, declared before the committee he
understood thousands of cases" of
paralysis, blindness and reported deaths
mad resulted from drinking the ex-
tract Wheeler said he was told the {!
product Is going all over the country"
that it Is being sold wholesale, in
interstate commerce with a standard
label"
w. G. Campbell, chief Of the Agri-
culture Department division for en-
forcement Of the pure food and drugs
act, said department ofncials had in
vestigated some complaints and taken
action against some shipments, but
that both the Prohibition Bureau and
our officials have concluded it is a pro-
nlDlClOn problem.
Campbell was directed to return to-
morrow with the department flles. He
is expected to answer at that time other
charges of lax enforcement of stand
ards regulating foods and drugs.
The committees attention was called
to the ginger product yesterday by H.
w Ambruster, a New York drug i'm
porter, who testified Substandard ergot,
a drug used in obstetrics, has been al
lowed to circulate. Ambruster said
enforcement was lax also on "digitalis,
ginger and other crude drugs"
Filing list of more than 400 "phar-
macists, physicians and other we'll
known citizens representing almost
every State" who asked for congress
sional investigation of the enforcement
Of the foods and drugs act, Ambruster
declared that although "a woman has
been given a life sentence in this Coun-
try for the sale of a bottle of liquor
on third or fourth offense, never has
one Of these food or drug crooks gone
to the penitentiary for a single day"
He added that the department file
would disclose hundreds of cases in
which guilt was acknowledged, but
nothing was done save an occasional
libel or "a little fine to teach q lesson"
to an unpopular" culprit.
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DISTRICT BUILDINGS
BILLS PASS HOUSE
$7,2O0,000 Appropriation Is
for Postal Annex and Navy
Hospital Work.

Appropriation of S7,200,OO0 for build
ing projects in the District of Columbia
was authorized in two bills passed by
the House late yesterday and sent to
the Senate. The Elliott bill provided
for an annex to the City Post ONCE
Building at an estimated cost of S4-
100000 and the Britten bill provided
for new buildings at the United States
Naval Hospital to cost $3,200,000
The Post Office Building would be
erected on land Just north of the pres
ent building which is already owned
by the Government. The city post Of
flee plans originally called for a struc-
ture to cover the entire area, but Con-
greSS failed at that time to make ap-
preparation for more than half of the
building. 50 the present legislation con-
templates building the other half to
relieve very serious congestion, which
is preventing efficient work in handling
the mall
The Britten bill was favorably re-
ported by the House naval affairs COM
mittee after an investigating committee
had made a personal inspection and re-
ported that in its present condition the
Naval Hospital group was largely a fire
trap, and that the work could not be
done efficiently because of the scat
tered structures, some of which were
entirely unsuited for hospital use.