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British Losses in
War Reach $4,000
Included in Casualty List Are
I36,II5 Civilians.

LONDON. - The cost of Britaln's
five years of total Wharf.-The normal
life of the nation obliterated, is pei
cent of the whole population casu-
alties, the riches stored up by past
generations dissipated - was de-
scribed to the world recently in a
government white paper.
Grim statistics told the story OF
the United Kingdoms wal contribu-
ton:
Total casualties of 733, 900, includ-
ing 136,115 civilians killed and
wounded and 29,629 merchant sea-
men killed; the export trade, basis
Of Britain's wealth and power-vir-
tually abandoned; overseas gold re-
serves spent on var materials; one
home in three damaged and n In
30 destroyed; more than $500 fac
tories damaged; monotonous diet;
strictly rationed clothing; high
taxes.
eve have sacrificed most Of our
Victorian inheritance" said Minis
ter of Information Brendan Brack-
en- in a press conference after the
release of the document. what was
the treasure of our grandfathers has
gone, and it has been well and
gladly sacrificed"
Britain, he said, gave up her ex-
port business at the start of the
war and converted the whole of her
manpower to the making and using
of war goods. Her workers since
have produced more than $4,000
planes, $4,000 tanks, $4,000 guns,
$500 ships.
In five years her people have paid
approximately SIS, 900, 900, 900 in in
come tax and other direct taxes and
have turned over to the government
approximately $40, 248, 900, 900 in per-
sonal savings.
"The Victorians," Mr.. Bracken
observed, "were proud to be called
a nation of shopkeepers, but there
never have been such shopkeepers
the British. No shopkeepers ever
before sold out their entire stocks
in order to fight"
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Restore Pile

Curled corners and impression
marks made by furniture or other
heavy objects may be relieved by
steaming the pile by use of a hot
iron without pressing on a damp
cloth on the rug, brushing the sur
face fibers afterward. Immediate
repair of rugs or carpets damaged
by accident or unusual wear is es-
sential to their long life. Depend
ing on their value, it may be
desirable to have damaged rugs or
carpets mended by experts.
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Artillery Salvo Plays
Army Wedding March

M GER
MANY.-The first American we'd
ding in occupied Germany took
place here to the accompaniment of
the believing guns of one of the
greatest artillery actions of this
war.
The bride was Lieut.. Pauline Fer
ris, an army nurse from New
Smyrna Beach, Fla, and the bride
groom, Chief Warrant Officer
Charles M. Baker of Aurora, Colo.
The lieutenant was just saying Il
do" in response to the officiating
chaplain, Capt. George w. Zinz of
Erie, Pa, when a battery of heavy
United States guns let loose an earth
shaking salvo.
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Replace Brick

AS soon as a brick has worked
loose, it should be taken out entire
ly, cleaned off, and soaked in a pail
of water. New mortar should be
applied to bottom, sides and back,
and the brick should be reset in
place. A straight edge laid across
the firm members will line up the
loose brick.
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. Perhaps the race is not to the
s1Uitt, or maybe the battle is not to
the strong, but today's Guess Again
Quiz is to the Wise.
1. One of the following is not an
island. Which one? (a) Madagas-
car, (b) Singapore, (c)
Thailand, (d) Tasmania. -
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OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN
CHURCH
A. H. Hanson, Pastor.
TIL OO1 w

A. H. Hanson, Pastor.
Tel. 221-W.
First Sunday after Epiphany.
Sunday school and Bible classes
at 9:45 a. m.
Divine service with Communion
at II a. m.
Sermon topic: "Christ, the Light
of the World" John 8:12.
Luther League at 1880 p. m. If
weather permits.
Sunday school teachers will meet
Monday at 2:30.
The annual business meeting OF
the congregation next Wednesday,
Jan. 10th, at 1880 p. m.
Confirmation class, Saturday at
1920 a. m.
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ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH

"The Church of the Lutheran Hour"
Park City, Mont.
A. NJ. Bachanz, Pastor.
The Lutheran Hour over KGHL
Sunday, 9 a. m.
Sunday school and Bible class,
9:45 a. m.
Divine services at GAS and II
a.. m.
Sunday school teachers, Monday
evening, 8 p. m.
instruction class Monday, We'd
nesday, Friday, Ais p. m.
The Walther League meets Jan.
10, 8 p. m.
The ladies' aid meets Jan. II at
2 p. m.
Saturday church school 9-12 a. m.
You are always welcome at u
services.
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ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH

H. f. VomhOf, Pastor.
German services Sunday morning
at 10 o'clock, English at 11:O5.
Bible class on Wednesday evening
at 1880. An important announce
ment afterwards will be made which
is important to every member.
Sunday school at 10 a. m. in the
school house.
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Small Business

OF our SAG 900 service businesses
barber shops, plumbers. tailors,
shoe men. etc.-365. 900 lover half
employed no salaried help. OF the
remainder, a considerable proportion
had only n employee each. with.
perhaps. an additional part-time en-
rlnvee for apprenticeship or deliv-
cries
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THE METHODIST CHURCH
NJ. j. Wilcox, Minis

NJ. j. Wilcox, Mlnlster.
At Laurel:
Sunday school at 9:45 a. M.
Morning worship at II a. m. An
them by the choir. Layman ad-
dress. Sermon, "The Light Must
Not Fail" .
C~anvassing committee meets at
church at 2:30 p. m. .
Methodist Youth Fellowship at
6:30 D. M: Junior high at church
parlor, high school at the sanctuary.
Calendar for this next week:
Friday: Woman's Society OF
Christian Service Circle meetings as
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Nazis Take Shoes to
Halt Army Desertions

WITH U. S. DIVISION, WEST
ERN FRONTAL Austrian de-
serter told an American officer
that the Germans were taking
shoes from their foreign soldiers
at night to prevent desertions.
The shivering Austrian walked
into American lines in his stock
ing feet and surrendered, saying
he was "tired of it ALL"
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CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
Fifth at Penn.
Iamac II Hauater Pastor.

az IL
James H. Haueter, Pastor.
Sunday school, Mancil Morrison
superintendent, GAS a. m.
Morning worship, 11:OO a. m.
N. Y. P. S., Octava Bondurant
president, 6:45 p. m.
Evening service 1880 p. m.
Boy Scouts, 700 p. m. Monday.
Scout room.
Church board meeting, 700 p. m.
Tuesday.
Choir practice 500 p. m. Tues
day.
Prayer service, 1880 p. m, We'd
nesday.
You will be welcome at the
friendly church.
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Color Preference

Studies of buying habits of the pub
lie indicate that men lean towards
blue in their choice of purchases,
and women incline towards red.
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Industrial 4-Fs

Since Pearl Harbor, some $50, 900
workers have become industrial
ATS because of accidents. Many
of these accidents occurred in
homes.
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hall at 2:30 p. m. Installation of
new officers. Tuesday: Choir at the
church at 1880 p. m.
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Lublin University Reopens

MOSCOW. - The Soviet news
agency reported that the Catholic
university at Lublin, closed for five
years, had held its first classes.
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2. We laugh at his antics each
day in the comic strip, but who Gre
ates the character? (a) FOntaine
Fox, (b) Segar, (c) Chic Young, I'D
G eorge
McManus.
g.. Who wrote the novel "Seven-
teen? (a) Ernest Hemingway, (b)
Booth Harrington, (c) Mark
Twain, (d) Pearl Buck. II
The midland journal., 1945-10-26
Benjamin Bros.
Win Suit Against
Commissioners
Opinion Filed By Judge
Horney In Zoning Or
dinance Case

Associate Judge William Ray Hor-
ney has flied an opinion dismissing a
complaint filed by the Town of Rls-
ing Sun against Arthar and Rufus
Benjamin, brothers, Of Port Deposit,
to enjoin the building of garage,
repair shop and sales Office on the
newly constructed street in that town
known as Buckley Avenue.
In August the Town Commission
ers of Rising Sun passed an ordi-
nance restricting this new avenue to
residential uses.
The Court has held that Town has
no power under it's charter to pass
zoning laws. Floyd J. Kintner, attor-
ney for the Benjamin Brothers, fileo
a demurrer and tie case was heard
at Chestertown by judge Horney IN
September.
The Benjamins purchased the lot
on Buckley Avenue last May, where
they are building the necessary build
ing to act as district agents for the
International Harvester Company
and had started the construction
when the town filed suit and stopped
the work.
The midland journal., 1945-10-26
North East Industry
Takes On New Life

The boat building industry at
North East is being expanded. Alex
Mcdaniel of North East and Will
mington, recently purchased the
Greenwood Boat Works from Ray
mond C. Greenwood of North East
Heights, and will combine the bust
ness witk his own boat yard at that
point, which he has operated for
some years.
Mcdaniel plans extensive expan-
sion this winter and spring. The har-
Dor will be dredged to 6 foot low wa
ter and slips will be constructed to
accommodate $50 boats. Mooring out
side will be added as a special fea-
ture for those who desire to spend
the night on their boats outside the
slips.
The facilities will be expanded to
take care of boats up to SO tons. The
site is one of the best on the river
Offering protection from storms,
wharf features, hosting davits and
ample parking for cars. Tie yards
are located three miles south OF
North East on the Elk Neck-Geor-
ge's Store road.
The midland journal., 1945-10-26
Youth Rally \
AT Trinity 1
Church
ii

Trinity Church, Elkton, Rev. Drs
J. Warren Atkinson, rector, will be
host for the Fall Rally OF the Episco-
pal youth of the churches in the Nor
tkern Convocation of the Diocese of
Easton on Saturday, October 27th.l
Delegates will be present from ST.
Paul's Church, Fairlee; Emanuel
Church, Chestertown; Shrewsbury
Church, Kennedyville; st. Andrew s
Church, Galena; st. Clement 8
Church, Massey; Holy Cross Church. !
Millington; Christ Church, Warton;i
st. Johns by the Bay Church, Bet
terton; st. Stephens Church, Cecil
ton; Church of the Good Shepherd
Chesapeake City; St. Mary Anne
Cuhrch, Akin; st. Marks Chapel,
Perryville, and st. James Church,
Port Deposit.
Among the clergy in attendance
will be the Dean of the Conyocation,
The Very Rev. Charles l.. Atwater,i
D. D., of Chestertown; The Rev. Wil-
liam Wylie, Sr., of Fairlee, and the
Rev. William Wylie, Jr., OF Cecilton.
The principal speaker on the pro-!
gram will be Lit. Maurice M. Vennoi
(CHC) USNR, from the U. S. Naval
Training Center at cambridge. Time
schedule for the program will be:
On Saturday, October 27. at $500
p. m, registration of delegates,
Trinity Parish House; $3.50 p. nl.,.
Evensong, Trinity Church; 6:15 p.t
M, supper, Trinity Parish Houses;
7:15 p. M, meeting, Trinity church,
with address by Chaplain Venno, and
reports Parish Youth Organization,
followed by discussion.
On Sunday, October %, the Corr
porate Communion of various Youth
Groups in their on parish churches.
The midland journal., 1945-10-26
Citation For Legion
OF Merit

.F fab AsSE
Major e. Newell Jenkins, 045490U,
signal Corps, United States : Army.
'or exceptionally meritorious con-
.uct in the performance of outstand-
ng services in New Guinea and teh
hilippine Islands from Is August
.944 to Is February 1945. AS S-3 of
he 18th Signal Operation Battalion,
.Iajor Jenkins not only carried out
he duties of his position in an out
landing manner, but also acted as
attalion executive during an extend
ID absence of the Executive Officer.
He prepared plans for the Leyte and
Luzon operations, trained personnel,
ievised and supervised the construc-
ion of two mobile signal centers of
IN entirely new type, superintended
he loading for both operations and
he installation of necessary COM
.nunications in the objective areas.
lis close supervision of signal CEN
-ers as operations progressed insur-
I'd the high efficiency of communica-
ions. Through his exceptional devo-
lion to duty, thorough attention to
Ill phases of planning, operation and
administration, and his outstanding
Judgment and foresight, Major Jen-
xins contributed materially to the
success of our forces in operations
.gainSt the enemy,
The midland journal., 1945-10-26
Victory
Clothing
Collection

Henry j. Kaiser, National Chair
man of the Victory Clothing Collec-
tion for overseas relief, scheduled
for January 7-31, 1916, announces
that already 1895 men and women
have agreed to serve as local chair
men in tkeir communities.
The majority of these men and wo-
men organized their committees in
the successful collection of used, SER
viceable clothing of last spring which
was also headed by Mr. Kaiser.
Wisconsin leads with 81 accept
ances. Texas is second with SO and
New York third with 81.
Americas spring cleaning which
was done in answer to the plea
What Can You Spare That They
Can Wear?" yielded enough clothing
to help 25,0O0,O00 war victims III
Europe, China, and the Philippines,
according to UNRRA Omitted Ma
tions Relief and Rehabilition Admin
istration).
The goal of the Victory Clothing
Collection is 100, 100000 serviceable
garments in addition to shoes and
bedding. Contributors are invited to
attach goodwill letters to their cloth
ing gifts.
According to UNRRA and other re-
lief agencies working overseas the
25,000,000 people assisted are only
small percentage of the destitute,
homeless and looted people who are
in desperate need of clothing. Condi-
tions are suck that Canada, Australia
and New Zealand have been con
ducting clothing collections for relief
OF the invaded and bombed countries
and President Truman has announc-
/ ed that the need justifies another ap-
peal to the people of the United
States.
The midland journal., 1945-10-26
Funds Asked
For New
c. & D. ] Bridge
Proposed Structure Is To
Span Waterway AT
Chesapeake City

Provisions for funds for the con-
struction of the substructure-founda
tions of proposed high-level fixed
highway bridge over tEe chesapeake
and Delaware Canal at Chesapeake
City, are made in the request of
President Truman to Congress for
funds for navigation and flood con
troll work in this area.
The request of the President in
cludes the sum of $1,845,000 for
work on the Chesapeake and Della
ware Canal, and $743,7 zoe for the
Delaware River from Philadelphia
to the sea-.
The Chesapeake City highway
bridge over the canal collapsed ON
July 2S, 1912, vixen one Of the bases
of the lift bridge was struck by an
oil tanker. On Jan. 10, 1889, the st.
Georges bridge crashed in similar
type of accident. Since then the pres
ent high level fixed bridge at ST.
Georges, costing about $3,000,000,
has been constructed.
The U. S. District Engineer Office
in Philadelphia has been working on
plans for the bridge at Chesapeake
City, but work was held up in the
war period because of the demand
for steel for war. With the end of
the war the more detailed plans have
been undertaken and provisions are
now being made to undertake the
construction of the bridge.E
The present mo1ey for which the
Presiednt asks would be spent be-
tween now and June 80, 1916, il his
request is complied with by Con-
gress. This would mean the initial,
stage of construction of the bridge
at Chesapeake City would be under
taken early next year.
1t is not indicated, and officers at
the U. S.. District Engineer Office,
Philadelphia, could not Immediately
state how much of the money asked
for the work on the canal was for
the hsidge at Chesapeake City.
T1ie en1aihEas of the money would
be expended for maintenance of the
25-foot deep, 250-foot-wide channel
of the canal, bank stabilization, and
for other canal maintenance cost
work.
The $743,700 asked for the Della
ware River from Philadelphia to the
sea would be used for general main
tenance and Improvement work. This
includes dredging of the channel to
the project depth of 40 feet Tie pre-
sent control depth, due to shoaling
and slides, is about 81 feet. Mainte-
nance of jetties and like work would
be undertaken also.
The request of the President COW
ers the entire area from Elmira, N.
Y, to Sunbury Pa, several Pennsyl-
vania reservoirs, the Delaware River
and Bay area and amounts to about
SIS, 5,000,000.
The midland journal., 1945-10-26

Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Guiser of Hub
lersburg, Pa, announce the marriage
of their daughter, Caroline Julia, to
Hooper Mitchell Heath, son of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Heath. The
marriage took place on October IL,
at the Reformed Parsonage, Hublers-
burg, Pa, the Rev. Warren o.. Zeig-
ler officiating. A reception followed
at the home of the brides parents
After wedding trip through
Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Vir-
ginia, Mr. an Mdrs. Heath will re-
side at $50 West Main Street, Elk
ton, Md.
The midland journal., 1945-10-26
Birthday Surprise

DR.. r. G. Dodson was rendered a
birthday surprise on Monday evening
gotten up by his wife and son. The
surprise was complete as the Doctor
and his father had celebrated both of
their birthday anniversaries on Oct.
22nd. Those who appeared unanounc-
ed at the Doctors residence to con-
gratulate him and help observe the
happy event were Mr.. and Mrs. Job
w. Kirk. MIR. and Mrs. H. w. Ewing,
Mr.. and Mrs. C. W. Ashby, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Cherry, Mr.. and Mrs.
N. j. Reynolds.
The midland journal., 1945-10-26
Galbraith- Hallman

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Sa-
gers of Chesapeake City, was the
scene of a beautiful wedding on Sat
urday 1ioonj when Mrs. Florence Gal
braith became the bride Of Mr.. John
lR.i Hallman. The house was beauti-
fully decorated with ferns and pot
ted plants.
The bride was an apple green trav-
cling suit with black accessories and
white rose buds. Mrs. Sagers was ma
tron of honor and wore street dress
of peacock blue, red rose buds and
bFMk accessories The Rev. ETC.
Hallman, brother of the groom per-
formed the ceremony. The bride was
given in marriage by her brother,
Charles Miller of Baltimore.
Guests were present from Newport
Baltimore, Elkton and Chesapeake
City.
The midland journal., 1945-10-26
Services At
Methodist Church

Rev. J. r. Bicking preached Sun
day morning from the text, For God
SO loved the world that He gave His
only begotten Son that whosoever
believeth in Him should not perish
but have everlasting life." The Sem
ior choir sang Father, Hear My
Prayer" YTC met at $50 in the
Primary room. At the evening SER
vice Ethel Burkins and Betty Mon
ger were leaders of the MYF. Edwin
L. Haines led in prayer. Scripture
reading Betty Monger. The MYF
choir sang group of songs. The
leaders read several selections. Rev.
Bicking preached on the Story of
Gideon. On Sunday evening next
Rev. Bicking will give a Chalk
Talk" on missions.
The midland journal., 1945-10-26
Farmer Sues To
Recover Furniture

Charging that couple to whom he
leased farm failed to live UP to an
agreement through which he was to
get certain proceeds of its operation
and that they also carried off furni
ture and farm implements when they
left, Louis L. Graham, Nottingham
Township, has filed suit for $2,242-
.O3 at the Prothonotary's Office in
West Chester, naming Edward w.
and Lulu M. Rotten, Hopewell, as de-
fendants.
Graham alleges that in April,
1912, he leased the OLE Lee Farm,
containing 473 acres, at lees Bridge
south of oxford, to the Rotens. They
remained there until March, 1914, he
says.
The suit charges that when the
Rotens left they took with them farm
implements valued at $3.50, ana
furniture, books, silverware, and bed
clothing valued at $S45. Included in
the furniture, Graham charges, was
an antique chair valued at 500. He
also says that they took three Oil
paintings, valued at $500, two silver
sets, valued at 500 and six family
portraits, valued at $50.
Garham also charges that they
damaged farm machinery to the ex-
tent of $386 and charges that they
owe him various sums for his half
share in proceeds of the farm.
Daily Local News
The midland journal., 1945-10-26
CECIL COUNTY I'll
w. C. T. u.
CONVENTION

The Annual Convention of the Ce-
ell County w. c. T. U. met in Hope
we'll Church on September 28th, with
Miss Bertha Balderston presiding.
The other county officers were all
present, including the Presidents OF
the six local Unions. Each Union
was we'll represented this year, which
was very encouraging, as 1t has been
a difficult year to keep the work go
ing and to hold regular meetings.
Each of the local presidents gave a
very interesting report of work done
oy the members of her Union, and
these reports added much to the in
.erest of the morning session. The
County Officers also gave good re-
ports showing that TIE women have
been at work even though 1t is not
always easy to see the results.
State President Bertha M. Tyson,
Miss Susan Davis and Mrs. Herbert
Fallin were also present from the
State Union. They all helped in max
ing the day success. Miss Tyson
conducted the election which resulted
N the reelection of all the officers,
who were duly installed for another
Jear.
Miss Davis gave a report of the
state Encampment which was attend
I'd by eleven young folks from Rising
sun and Calvert. These girls could
lot be present to make report but
lave given very good REPORTS at their
;hurches. They are organizing a
Youth Temperance Council and we
wish for it the best success. Miss
Davis brought her Flexatone and en-
.ertained us with it several times.
Mrs. Fallin spoke of the Child
Welfare Department and stressed the
Importance of child training in the
lome, and urged tie members to in
crest parents of little children to
lave them listed as Recruits and
rain them in temperance and purity.
We hope to report several from this
ounty. Miss Tyson told of the State
Ind National Plans for the coming
ear, having just returned from the
National Meeting in Chicago.
Bertha Balderston
The midland journal., 1945-10-26
Fire Damages Home

The residence property of the Rev.
Edward Minor, for years one of Elk
toms leading marrying parsons, =
.ocated on East Main Street, Occu-
pied by the families of William Fow-
er and George Lewis, was damaged
to the extent of several hundred dol
.ars late Monday night of last week.
The fire originated near the Chin
ney in the front part of the building
and is supposed to have resulted
rom fire started in fireplace to
take the chill off the air. The Elkton
volunteer Fire Company extinguish-
I'd the flames.
The occupants moved part of their
belongings out of the building, the
only damage to them being by smoke
and water.
The midland journal., 1945-10-26
MEAT, BUTTER
FATS STAY
ON RATION


Secretayr of Agriculture Clinton P
Anderson has disclosed that ration
ing of meat, butter and fats and oils
will continue through November.
Anderson told news conference
that there may be some adjustments
in red point ration values next month
but added that this decision was up
to OPA
The Secretary explained
1.-The decision to continue red
point rationing In November was
made not because of scarcity in local
slaughtering but because we have
definite foreign commitments for
meat"
The Secretary said he still hopes
that call food subsidies will be ter
minated by June 80, 1946."
The midland journal., 1945-10-26
Sparks Set Barn
Roof On Fire

Rising Sun firemen were called to
what is known as the Mrs. Effie Kidd
property at Calvert, about nine-thirty
O'Clock Monday morning, but for
tunately their services were not
needed.
The property is now owned by
Ennis McGrady, who was burning
trash in the backyard.
Flying. sparks set fire to the root
of the barn, but assistance was at
hand and the threatening blaze was
quencEed with buckets of water be-
fore it got a head start. When the
liremen arrived the roof was thor
oughly wet with water from tanks on
the engine, as a precautionary mea-
sure. The damage was trifiing.
The midland journal., 1945-10-26
Maryland Reduces
Individual Tax Rate

Gov. Herbert R. O'Conor has an
nounced SO per cent reduction in
Maryland income tax for individual
taxpayers and a decrease to 10 cents
per 500 valuation on the state pro-
perty tax. compared with IL cents at
present.
The tax reductions were authoriz-
ed at a meeting of the Board of Pub
lie Works at which reports by state
fiscal officers, covering several weeks,
were considered.