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BUSINESS CHANCES.

PERRY'S
LEASES AND GOOD WILL
Proposals for the purchase Of same will be re-
teived by Mrs. Mary Farr Perry and AAIEItI-
CAN SECURITY AND TRUST COMPANY exec,i-
tiers under the will OF Seaton Perry, deceased:
possession to be given at terminal Jon Of fhe
clcsng-Out sale of stock.
For full particulars apply to
AMERICAN SECURITY AND TRUST COMPANY
nib3-2taw:w I4O5 q AT NV
FOR sALE-AT SACRIFICE, GRAND Up
right piano, in perfect condition; I 1-3 octayes;
standard make: cost $500. Address PIANO or
foRTUNITY. Star Office. mh3-2t.
FOR SALE = OLD ESTABLISHED BICYCLE
agency; this il rare chance and will bear
Investigating. Address Box 10, Star once.
FOR SALE ESTABLISHED GROCERY AND
meat store, doing cash business Of 500 week;
price. $5Do cash; rent with dwelling $40. L. O..
Star once. mh2-Sts
FOR SALE-LEASE OF ONE on THE MOST
desirable stores on Pa ave-. risht IN the ceUter
Of franc Apply at once. Box So. Star once.
FOB RRNT-CORNER STORE: SIX LIVING
rooms and cellar; 80 per month. Sd and X STA
NV. mh2ats
1ouR WATCH oLEANup. sl.oo.
Ar. W%d6T RG ~ nLAhiss se ice
onSe Ia q. NV.
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FOR RENT-STABLES.

FOR REMITTANCE STABLE IN REAR OF s23
and 925 ID ST. NV; 30 TO 40 stalls: carriage ele-
vator and complete stable equipment; excellent
stand for boarding business teams. Possession
given March /, 1898. Apply $50 La. NV.
fe22-tf
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HOTELS.
EWWgNm 4

mOWAMlD MWW9[Eo
Washington, d. c.; 81 and $3.50 per day; Amerf-
can plan; steam beat: central location; lueais
without rooms. IS per week or so per month.
FOR RlsT-FuRXNHED ROOMS AT THE no
tel MAJESTIC. 18th ard Yale NV; single and en-
s1ite; perfect In al appointmenta- he cuisine
y . Dee3al feature II the house.
~ = ]. 1AR6HAId4 Manager.
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FOR RENT-STORES.
. FOR RENT-HALLS.

FOR RENT-CARROLL INSTITUTE HALLS
10th near st. NV. the most coi2;,Iete and
thoroughly equipped halls in the city for So
cieties banquets. entertainments aud receptions.
For terms apply at ball. myS-te
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LOST AND FOUND.

JOST-PDE<ET BOOK. ON MASS AVE. NEAR
Dupont Circle. ON 18th -. below X. Return 10
IG24 f9ih 81. IL.
LOST WEDNESDAY EVENING MARCH 2 PUG
dog, dent from cut right iEtnk. 81 reward il
returned 10 ". c. WILLIAMS, Regent Hotel
cor Pa. ave. and 18th St NV. 1t.
LOST-DN TUESDAY. MARCH L. NEAR COCH-
ran Hotel ar between there and Columbia road
ladyS bead bag with silver top. marked J. l..
8 Suitable reward IL returned to I4oI Mass.
".
LOST = Till RSDAl NIGHT. FEB "a lS:yS
lady gray sRakeskin purse. with gold monogram
~ ~. T.. containing sum Of money. Liberal
reward If returned to WM. +. D0WNEY. 1872 L
ST. mh2-3t
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WANTED-HOUSES.

WANTED To PURCHASE 6 OR 1-ROOM BRICK
house on Capitol Hill: Will pay about s., 500.
half cash for bargain Address, with loca ton
and price. II. ii. Il, Star office. Eh3- st,
WANTED-To Buy LARGE HOUSE NV:
acres If elevated land in We. opposite George
town college given first payment. Address
VILLA SITE. Star office. fc22-I2t
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ATTORNEYS.

CAMPBELL CARRINGToN. ATTORNEY ATIAw,
Webster Law building. sos % st. NV. Washing
ton. DC Residence. No. Mount Vernon Flats.
3 New York ave. and 9Th ST. NV. sells
COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS.
JOHN Z. MITCHELL. COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS
for the vaiioss states and territories. and notary
public, 1921 Il ST. Once hours. to o.
Phone 3s4. 5nlsl2ms
CHARLES s. BUNDY,
COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS,
or all the States and Territories.
de1I-tf Fendali bldg. AZ and u NV.
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ACCOUNTANTS.

ut storage houses we represent l Offering
~ '91 hlGhgrAde wheels ut one-thiri value.
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CO.. 1919 + ST.
l1l5 18th. 7rtcoD is. 90
1410 Pa av NV. fiat.
Ar & bath. Is. IS
ETH . st, store. =. 1000
1914 Ward ct, Ar. 1000
RI 1874 K .irccoll- 500
R'r1523 Il w.4r,colb6.G0
1226 2Nh. 3r tcoli. 800
R'r 2306 n. sta. W. 800
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FOR RENT-DEEBLE L.
141o Pa av.sto&cel. SS5. 90
SIS T NV. 21r&h. 10. ouI
Gil La av, 11r&b. 40. 60
1923 l, Sr&b, sta. 81
1891 Whitney ay,sio3p-uo
42S NY av. Or. b.sta $3.50
1418 Pa av NV, Hat.
81 & bath. 90
la f Sc, 7r&b. 81
1903 c st sw. Gr&h. 2o.oo
mil
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MEDICAL.

DIR. Leatherman.
Expert specialist In the OF all special dis
eases OF and Consultation free
Hours. o to II, TO 81 Tues. Thurs. and Sat
evenings. to s. CO., NV. Closed on Sunday.
fefS-lms
STORAGE.
STORAGE 75c. PER LOAD; THE FINEST
storage rooms in the city: elevftor. with ali tho
convenie1tes- Packing and hauling the most
reasonable terms Address b. BAUM, si2 Pa.
NV. fcl-tt
DENTISTRY.
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FOR RENT-FLATS.

FOR RENT-TwO OR THREE ROOMS, KITCH-
en- and BATH heated, lighted; unfurnished in
desirable dat delightful location. Inquire of
NALLES PHARMACY. In The Portner, cor. 18th
FOR RENT HAVE THE HANDSOMEST FLAT
In west Eng, for R~or 3 admits; contains 4 rooms
and bath; INST n6er. Apply to JNO. MORAN,
ZIG Pa. ave. NV fe10.tf
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WANTED-BY A RAPID. ACCURATE AND EX
perieDced sfenographer and typewriter, perma
nent employment; state salary and hours Ad
dress Box l62. Star office. inh:,-,e-
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FOR SALE-LOTS.

FOR SALE-NORTHWEST. NEAR ST. CIRCLE.
fine lot, 40 #. front; only soc. IT.; choice site
for apartment house; adjoining owners ask 81 so
will exchange for good hoLsc northwest; geli-
Iine bargain. See ROLAND c. BOOTH, cor.
10th and G. NV
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WANTED BY EESPECTABLE COLf.REI;
girl place TO do general housework in shall
Iuioily; good reference. stay at night. Please
call at 1919 New Hampshire ave. NV 1t.
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FOR RENT-MOST DESIRABLE LOCATION IN
city: rooms on second floor; UNFINISHED;
suitable for light housekeeping or will furnish
same and rent separately. Apply 1107 9Th ST.
NV mh2-3ts
FOR RENT LARGE, UNFINISHED ROOMS;
rent couple, with board: 2d-story front room
COZ NJ st. n.w: nice location mh1-:st~
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WANTED-BI a COLoRED GIRL, PLACE as
nurse pr To do chamber work in private faIniiy:
can give best reference. Address MARY, Star
Cfiira IT,
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GETTING VESSELS RfADY TO SAIL
THE ARETHUSA LEFT hD-DAY
AND TINE REsOLUTE WILL SAIL
TOMORROW.

THE ARETHUSA LEFT h1O-DAY
AND THE RESODUTE WILL SAIL
TOMORROW.
Work preparatory 10 sending out the
vessels that have been ordered to sSa
went forward brlsbly yesterday at the
League lsland Navy Yard. The Are
thusa sailed to-day for Havana. The
Reeohlte will sail tomorrow, and will
carry seventy-fiye marines to Havana
The Yos mite, which has been ordered
40 Pacific walters, and the Badger
which is 10 90 to Mare Island Navy
Yard. Sian Francisco, were both taken
from the reserve channel yesterday and
moved around TO the navy yard DOCKS,
where the work OF putting supp. ies
aboard was begun. The Yosemite
will 20 first to Guam. Ii is likely that
both vessels will stop at Norfolk on
their WAY. No orders have yet been
received az the navy yard touching the
Prairie. Commander George r. Ide
who has been a membsr of the Han
scom c0qiTt-martial, has received orders
to hc.d himself in readiness 10 COM
mand the YOSEMITE, which means that
he win doubtless have command CT the
vessel when she sails. 1t is believed
that the Yosemite Will proceed FROM
Guam TO Manila.
-Four col,iers. the Leonidas, the Mar
cellus. the Pompey and the Lebanon.
have beer. ordered 10 LeHgue Island, 90
go inio reserve The Leonidas passgd
up the river yesterday shortly after
noon.
In The course OF the afternoon the
cruisr Minneapolis. which has been in
the back channel WAS taken around to
the river front Of the yard and dry
locked II is believed that the injur-
les recently sustained by the cruiser
are slight.
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nENNrrr-RAYNARn

Chestert0wn. Nd. Dec. ia pretty
nome wedding took place Tuesday morn
ing AZ the residence of Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph w. Harper, Still Pond. The par
ues were John n. Bennett young far
ner living near Lynch's station. and Miss
Amy 5. Baynard. of Still Pond. The par
lors were decorated with flowers and
PAINS. Miss Joschpine Jones' of sim
Pond. was bridesmaid. and CeNender
Hutchinson. Of FELTON,, Del. cousin OF
me groom. was best man. The wedding
march was played by Mrs. Edward Mil
Ter OF baltimore. a sister of the bride.
rev r. r. Roberts OF Still Pond Metho-
dist Episcopal church. performed the
ceremony The bride wore a handsome
brown cloth travelling suit The brides
maid wore suit Of brown cloth. A we'd
oins breakfast was served. and the brida
couple took the train for an extended toul
Through The South.
Evening journal., 1898-12-16
DELAWARE sT.ArT cRANGr.

The Delaware state Orange IA oes-ion
ct Dover nas declared In favor of cub
mtting the question Of liquor lirense OF
no license 60 the vote OF the people of
each county iu the state. as allowed un-
der the new Constitutions IL is hardly
likely that q ma jority OF the members
from New Castle viii declare in favor of
such an election but the Changers hope
10 secure the support OF a majority from
both Kent and Sussex counties. The
Grange Wednesday decided TO ask legisla-
tion from the coming Legislature for the
Introduction Of scientific agricultural
studies and experiments into the public
schools. The following officers were
elected. Worthy master, Arnold Naudain
Of Middletown; overseer s. n. Derby
WOodside. lecturer. Dr. a. r. Neal, New.
ark: steward. Byron Pepper Midland as
sistant steward. r.. G.. Buckingham
Pleasant Hill.
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W. q n. RIAlLRoAD.

1t was stated on good authority yes
terday that the Wilmington and North
eri railroad, which has recently been
purchased by the Philadelphia and
Reading aRAway Company, will be
known as the Wilmington and North
ern division Of the Reading Railway
Company. Superintendent a. G. Nc
causland viii retained in his old po-
sluon, with headquarters in this city
Bowness Briggs. general freight and
passenger agent. will be retained, but
the position OF civil engineer, he'd by
7. II. Hiils, 3Rill be abolished. A num-
Ter cf changes viii be made in a short
time.
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CITY RVDISTRICTBD
CHIEF ENGINEER sAssE PRE-
SCENTS PROPOSED NEW ORDI-
NANCE TO CITY COUNCIL

NtAtNNE ~ OlA NObaNAlAts
AT last nights session Of City Coun-
Gil Chief Engineer George w. Sasse
presented an ordinance for redistrict-
ing the city regarding the Fire De-
partment.
The new ordinance WAS carefully
prepared by Chief Sasse and his assist
ants, Joyce and PURCELL and has met
the approval Of the committee OF the
various fire companies appointed TO
confer with him ON the matter The
principal changts are that there will
hefe0fter be hut two instead Of three
alarms all companies responding 10
the second alarm. and that the Phoe-
nix truck together with the Delaware,
win respond to all alarms Of fire in the
city. Changes were made also as to
the bones to which the different COM
phnics respond.
City Treasurer Curry reported the
balance in the Union, National Bank 10
hebe S59.09S.S9. and in each Of the four
depository banks. 1886. He reported
the following collections; From Tax
Collector Sayers. S1.050: from Tax Coll
hector Lewis, $780, from ex-Collertor
Mitchell. $500; from Clerk of the City
Court Adams; $260.10.
Clerk Adams. Of the City Court, pre-
sented his report for November. which
vas as follows: Amount OF fines
yl84.50; fels, $50; costs. $64.60.
Evening journal., 1898-12-16
MEMS ovERCoATs.

$40, s12 and $3.50 Overcoats,
made from black and blue kerr
seys, meltOns and beavers, trim
med with double warp Innings,
elegantly tailored; slashed to-. 81,
SIS and SIS OvercOats, made
from choicest fabrics. highest
grade body Innings, some cassi-
mere lined with satin tops, all
silk sleeve Innings, cut down to-. 80.
$40 and S22 OvercOats, made
from handsome we'll wearing ma
terials. patent beavers, kerseys,
chinchillas. boucies, etc, we'll
trimmed. different styles. body
Innings. satin sleeves, marked to $ll,
$24 and $25 OvercOats, in new
Evening journal., 1898-12-16
MEMS SUITS.

All wool fancy Cheviot Suits
for men, durably made and trim
med; originally s., now. ......s
81 and $3.50 Suits of Black
Cheyiot and Cassimeres; splen-
dld!y gotten up; we'll worth the
original price; all cut down to-.
SIS and SO Suits. made from all
wool Cheviots, shapely, stylish
and seasonable; in all new styles,
single or double breasted coats,
cut for this sale to ..........
$12 and $3.50 Suits. made Of
imported worsteds and chsviots,
cut in the latest fashions, and
made for the very finest trade,
unsparlngly dropped to .........
$l5 and SIG Suits of superfne
fancy cheviosls and worsteds;
handsome in every detail; the
greatest bargains ever offered;
down for final closing to....
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cRlAdG-DRiAPEIR

Miss Laura NJ. Draper and Clarence
j. Grady Of New Castle county, were
married al the home of the brides
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Dra-
ptr' No. PIG Jackson street, in this
city, on Wednesday evening. The
ceremony was performed by Rev j.
Owen Sypherd.
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ELEGANT AND USEFUL HOLIDAY
GOODStt

AT Ross. 210 Market street, at prices
guaranteed the lowest Umbrellas,
Silk MufflerE, Neckwear. Handker-
chiefs, Kid, Gloves. Suspenders, Sweat
efs. Plush Caps and Furs. All new
goods ami best aeEortnents! Bargains
in Winter Underwear, Knit Jackets,
Working Gloves, etc. Regina Music
Boxes, $l4 up. Agents for Stearns and
Eclipse BicycltE and Domestic Sewing
Machine
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LIEUT.. BoorEs AT HAvANA.

Word has bsen received in this city
that the United States transport Mo-
bile has arrived at Havana. Leuten-
ant Harry Y. Bootes has a position as
ehi4 clerk to the Quartermaster on the
Mobile. having been assigned to that
transport from the Massachusetts,. He
was NgimenIal quartermaster OF the
firsS Delaware Regiment.
Evening journal., 1898-12-16
NEw CASTLE REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE OR RENTING. 70 South
Fstth st., New Castle; brick house; slote
roof; seven rooms and bath; range; hot
and cold water; gas; rlastered Summer
kitchen; good cellar; best location In
city; newly papered; perfect condition.;
immediate possession; easy terms. Apply
c. w. Edwards, Evening Journal office
Wilmington, or Julian d. Janvier. New
Castle, Del
Evening journal., 1898-12-16

FUNERAL or JOHN DAVIES.
The body OF John Davies, IS years old,
was Inferred in Wilmington and Brandy
wine Cemetery yesterday. Services were
coiniucied yesterday afternoon at Kings
wood M j.. Church. OF which he was a
member for many years.
Evening journal., 1898-12-16
DIED.

BII1jANY. this city, on December
10, 1898, Mary A., wife of William II
Billany.
FORD.-In this city. on December H.
1898, Mary Bounce, relict OF the late
Thomas Ford.
STEWART ON December II, 1898
Samuel Stewart, aged AZ years.
Evening journal., 1898-12-16

Every one in stock reduced 33 /
per cent. from original prices.
Evening journal., 1898-12-16

we have a large stock of Chi.dren's
boots-best quality. lowest prices. Red
ana Green Stamps. NJ. Monaghan,
southwest corner Fourth and Madison.
Evening journal., 1898-12-16

Pure silk With initials, SOC.
g-OdS .............. .-....s...s 90
Splendid ns.e thread half hose,
reduced from 25c. and 35c. to-. IS
An our Shirt Waists at exactly on'
half price.
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MARRIED.

ADDTCKs - WILSON. - Wednesday
December IA, 1898, at the home OF
the bride. CSaymont. Delaware, by
Rev. Thomas A. MeCurdy, OF VII
mington, Mrs. Ida Carr wilson to ].
Edward Addlcks. No cards.
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This Store is Furnishing Many
Of the Presents.
Berney & Co.'S
SeIIing-Out Sale.

fac o he ube exuehbe frt
vi mean direct ayngo S ohs
@ fD ut here emlh syenan nveun trump us sand awhoM
arc cy and dgnune
70 w al Il come ph hegon and they renC Tbr
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COAL. WOOD AND GRIAIN.

II. I. Sergeant. Coal and Wood, office
Seventh and King. Delmarvia phone
bi5. 3. & L. checks with cash purchases.
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SUsPENlDEIRS.
UMBRELLAS

Beautiful Holiday Suspenders.
Regular soc. goods. s...........
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MEMS COLLARS

All cur 2 for 25c. Collars go at.
Butchers Aprons, 25c. kind. -.
Bicycle Golf Hose. All our SOC.
mes .......... ,............
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CANES
HANDKERClHIEFS.

With silver tips, always sold for
0Oc., now ................
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Don't bay until you have seen the
new Ludwig Piano. 515 Shipley street.
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Pufs, 4-in-hapds, teclks, etc, sold
for 35c., will 'be.............
All our finest Nechw5ar, includ-
ing Puffs, Ascots, 4-in-hands, go
dJ ....f......s t,-. ......... .....
All our 81 and $1.25 fancy
bosom and Negligee Shirts viii
gOr for .......... ...............
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est and most fashionable mate
rlals, made by expert tailoIs, all
with very best quality of body
land sleeve Innings, silk velvet col
lars, marked to ............s1475
Evening journal., 1898-12-16
CHTDRENs OVERVOATs.

Splendid Refer OveIcosts for
the children. all brand new goods.
Were sold for 50 and more. 49,. s1.9S
Cnildren's elegant Chinchilla
Refers. with large or small col
lars. braided, etc. Well known
former price. 81. This sale sweeps
them ali to ..................... s2.9'
For chi.dren-ciose Desirable
rough and smooth Overcoats.
Many styles. During this sale
terrible drop takes place from $6
to ........... .................. $685.
MEMS NECKWEAR.
One hundred dozens fine Silk
Evening journal., 1898-12-16
AI.L -ULSTERS REDUCED LIKE
WISE CHIIJDREN'S SUITS.

AI.L UI.STERS, REDUCED LIKE
= WISE CHGLDREN'S SUITS.
Chi.dren's double breasted
suits, strong, honest goods, and
neat effects, would be positively
cheap at $3.50. This sales clos
ing price ................ s1.2S
Children's All Wool Suits, dou-
BILE seats and knees, spleldidly
made of pain and fancy cheviots,
all sizes, reliable So values.
Slaughtered at ............... $2.9S
Childrel's choice all wool suits.
all the latest effects in plain end
fancy chevots and worsted6. All
sizes. Ycu get these s6 qualities
at the unhsard of price off,. S3.9S
Evening journal., 1898-12-16
MIENlS NIGHr sHrRTS

Mems Might Shirts, fancy em-
broidered, made full length and
size; were soc. c..................
Mems Extra good Night Shirts,
that sold for 75c., go for. nm.
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nackintOshes.

He'll thank you for 0 c,
sure. Rain or shine or s .ow,
all's one to the we'll mackin-
toshed. Dressy too and
never so cheap so to S..
Evening journal., 1898-12-16
Sweaters.

Every boy and some men
want a sweater. A wagon
load came in this morning.
All styles, all colors, and all
wool 81 up.
Evening journal., 1898-12-16

Just the shapes and stuffs
ard calors you see 10 the
toniest New York Harber-
dashers and with one tempt
ing side you wouldn't see
there, 25 cents for the reau-
lar half dollar kinds.
Evening journal., 1898-12-16
Knit Jackets.

Single breasted and dou
BILE breasted, blacks and
browns, worsteds and wool,
pure worsteds and worsted
and cotton mixed 81 to So.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-23

are men in touch with the farmers and
familiar with the interests ana produc-
tons Of their respective districts. is 10
probable that the professors al blach4-
burg can look alter the work now done
NV this reuresentative board better than
Is now zone by practical farmers thus
oistuDutedy Are they more likely 10
know the needs Of the various sections
Of the state better than intelligent iarm-
ers living in these secuonsE
Can The Inspection of fertilizers he con-
Quoted more economically rom blac"7-
burg than from Richmond
The president Of Blacksburg college as
we understand IT, receives a salary Oh
s.. 800 from the State and N.5O as director
of the United States experiment station,
while the salary OF -Ae Commissioner OF
Agriculture Is only $500
The members Of the State Board OF
Agriculture serve without pay beyond
their actual expenses paid, which amount
cd last wear 10 s658. or but slightly more
tban the expenses Of the Board Of Nisi-
tors for Blacksburg
The receipts for licenses from manu-
facturers Of fertilizers were ss.bVO lasl
YEAR collected by the Commissioner OF
Agriculture. This sum, We understand DC
is demanded shall be turned over to the
Blacksburg College II the work is to ne
,,erformod at Blacksburg. The work OF
aesaving minerals was formerly done az
Riacksburg al q cost of S5lj. but when
5000 was demanded the State Board had
the same work done I'm Richmond al
cost of 1926
The total cost OF the Board OF Agri-
culture IS Sl0.7ei. and the amount collect
cd from fertilizers Is $500 showing thal
the entire cost OF the state Board or
Agriculture 20 the taxpayers OF the
state is but s219i Including the salaries
OF an enploves Does the hope Of saving
this small sum warrant the great asri-
cultural state of Virginia in dism.ssing
hts Commissioner Of Agriculture. 90 abol-
ishng IT'S Board Of Agriculture. and hid
ing ms mineral cabinet in a remote corner
Of the state away from railroads, ca0i-
net that shows the wonderful resources
OF our state. and that Is visited by nun
drods in Richmond each year.
But the entire cost OF the Board may
be saved 20 the taxpayers and consid-
cradle revenue brought into the treasury
bv adoptlng the North Carolina plan or
a tonnage tax on the sale OF fertilizers do
MACE of the present license tax on manu-
facturers.
Give .be Board Of Agriculture authority
10 collect a tax Of ten cents per ton on
an fertilizers sold and we viii not ask
any aopropriatiOn. but viii enlarge tne
,rorl, az the agricultural department. and
turn some thousands Of dollars into the
treasury annually. giving to the farmers
reliable standard fertilizers. and we be-
neve at no increase or cost we cannot
toi,o,o tbat this committee after care
frl consideration Of this subject, VIII re-
p ro, the pending bin favorably. We are
convinced that you will say 10 the farm
ers of Virginia:
"'You shall have a department repre-
senting your interests. maintained at me
oanital Of YOUR state. commensurate with
me dignity and Importance Of the agri-
cultural progress of the day and the vital
interest TO cur farmers which are IN
volvcd." -,o,,,
q. i. HINE.
4. j. M'MATH
Committee.