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FAyoRs COMPETITIVE BIDDING.

NEWTON, Jan. 2s.-By a vote of
nine to three the freeholders de-
cided that hereafter supplies for the
alu1shouse shall be purchased in com
petition. The trustees of the Institution,
p. M. Wyker, William J. Williams and
Frank Smith, were requested to SEND
letters to county merchants stating
what supplies were necessary n ask
ing hat they bid TN same. About $4,000
worth of supplies IRE bought each year
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NEGRO S H WILLS
S25O,OOO TO SCHOOLS.

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. Jan. 2s.-By the
terms of the will of Bishop Abraham
Grant, of the African Methodist
Church. which was filed in the Probate
Court of Wyandotte county, Kansas,
last night the greater part of his es-
tate, amounting to $3.50, 000, was be-
queathed to two negro educational In
stitutions, the Payne Theological Semi
nary, of Wilburforce, o., and the Paul
Quinn College, of Waco, Tex.
The estate consists principally of
real estate in Indiana and Texas.
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THIEVES VISIT n W CLUB.

RAILWAY, Jan. 2S.-The rooms OF the
U-N-X-L-D Club, in the Woodruff
Building, were broker into by
thieves who were frightened away
before securing much plumber. Al un-
successful attempt was made to rob
the gas meter. It was broken and the
building filled with gas.
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IF YOU are in need OF household servants such
ne housekeepers, cooks, chambermaids,
nurses. etc., you can interviews applicants OF
this Clty's Bureau OF Employment by visiting
the bureaus ladies' reception room on the
ground floor 'front.' of the City l-all, every
afternoon excepting Saturdays, Sundays and
holidays. between the hours OF ? and 4. The
bureaus service is free.
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NOTICE OF INTENrIoN-soard of Street and

NOTICE OF fNTENrION-Bosrd of Street and
Water Commissioners.
Board aursus of. Street II s and Water ade eo@mis syy tss
Of the Cit OF Newark. at a meeting held
the twenty-slxth day Of January. 1911. and APP
ark, on the twenty-seventh day of January, 1911,
public notice is hereby given that II 10 the intsn-
missioner Of the cir Of Newark. under ana
BY virtue Of provisions Of the act entitled.
the city nS' Of Newark HVisp s'9 sp lmspa March Ma ini IT. Iss Z,
and the supplements thereto. and the act creating
the BOARD Of Street and Water Commissioners
Of the CITY OF Newark. approved March Is.
1891, and other public laws OF the State OF New
Jersey. to order and cause the construction OF
the following pipe sewers;
soGSTffi T'iIiHRTEENTTMT STREET.
a gS fe she north rerIhin OF Avon al she a peeseot TO oey W6o asoSs
KIPP STREET.,
between Waverly avenue and Winans avenue
HAWTHORNE AVENUE,
between Je1iin avenue and Peshine avenue. and
iron, the terminus Of the present sewer about
100 feet west of Belmont avenue to Badger ave
SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE.
between South Tenth street and Ashland street,
CHANCELLOR AVENUE.
from the terminus OF the present sewer about
$50 feet west OF Hedden street for a distance
Of about 400 feet westerly.
CHANCELLOR AVENUE
TO be used for house sewage only.
All of the above-named sewers TO be con-
structed with house connections to the curb
lines. In accordance with 1.-THE provisions OF
Chapter l0 OF the State laws of 1896. Together
with all the appurtenances necessary to COM
plete the same.
Such persons as may object thereto are re-
quested to present their objections In writing
20 the clerk OF ,naid BOARD, Al the office of the
Hall. Newark, on or before the expiration Of
SIX days from date OF this notice.
By direction OF the Board OF Street and
Water Commissioners OF the City Of Newark
M. r: SHERRERD,
Chief Engineer.
Nswark. n. J.. January q. iAt1 sns7-st
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N. M. CONSTITUTION SIGNED.

SANTA FE, N. M. Jan. 2s.-The en-
crossed copy Of the constitution re-
adopted for New Mexico was
signed yesterday by Charles A. Spiess
and George w. Armedo, respectively
president and chief clerk OF the con
stitutional convention, and forwarded
to Washington
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CONTRACTORS WANT MONEY.

NEWTON, Jan. 2S.-The financial
troubles of Hillpot & Cox. contractors
on the MISUNDERSTANDING improved road,
were again aired yesterday, When
County Counsel Martin presented the
final estimate of the concern amount
ing to s1,261.90 to the Board of Free
holders for settlement.
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SHAME S SUICIDE.

GRANITE CITY, ILL.,. Jan. 2S.--Wil-
lam Rebstock committed suicide by
hanging yesterday because his wife and
daughter wore sentenced to fourteen
years in the penitentiary for the muir
der of the Daughters six-day old baby.
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SITUATIONS WANTED
FEMALE.
Attention Ladies !

DO o NEED HELP?
II you are In immediate want Of household
servants call at the reception room OF the
Bureau OF Employment OF the 10y, ground floor
front, CITY HALL BUILDING, EVERY
AFTERNOON EXCEPT SATURDAY, BE-
TWEEN II HOURS OF ] 10 4, where you
will find awaiting you experienced
GENERAL HoUSEWORKERS.
COOKS, LAUNDRESSES,
NURSES, SEANiSTRESSES, ETC.
Also others not skilled but ready and willing
to be employed
POLITE LADY ATTENDANTS.
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CRATER-On January 26, 1911, John
c. Crater. in his S5th year, l21 New
street.
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EGAN-At Bayonne, y. j.. or Satur-
day, January rs. Peter Egan, father
of the Rev. a. II. E.gan.
Funeral from St. Mary's Church,
Bayonne, \. J.. at 10 d. m. Monday,
January 80 Interment in h Gene
terry Of the Holy Sepulciire. Newark.
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CoPPBRsMITH-After a brief illness,
on January Is, 1911, John Copper
smith, sr., in his 18th year.
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City Advertisements.
NOTICE OF INTENTIoN-Boerd of street and
Wates Commissioners.

NOTICE OF IKTENTToN-Board OF Street and
Wates Commissioners.
Pursuant 10 a resolution adopted by the Boar
of Street and Water Commissioner Of the City
of Newark, at a meeting held the twepty-sixth
day of January. 1911, and approved by the Acting
Mayor OF the City of Newark on the twenty
seventh day of January. 1911. public notice
Is hereby given that It is the intention OF the
the city Of Newark, under and BY virtue Of
provisions OF the act entitled An act to re-
yise and amend the charter OF the city of
newark, approved March II, 1857. and the
SUP thereto, and the act creating the
Board OF Street and Water Commissioners of
an other public laws ct the state of New Jer-
sey' TO order T, and cause s.u, the paving of
from Laurel avenue to South Orange avenue,
with asphalt block on a six () inch concrete
BLOOMFIELD AVENUE,
from Mount Prospect avenue to Belleville ave-
nue., on both sides of the street railway tracks,
with the exception of one % foot on each side
of said tracks, with oblong granite block pave
inent on a six (6) inch concrete foundations; re-
paving of
McwHoRTER STREET,
from Elm street to Chestnut street, and from
Vesey street 10 johnson street. on both sides
OF one % foot on each side of said track, with
oolong granite block pavement on a six W)
ID GRANT AVENUE
fnHn Peshine avenue to Hunterdon street, with
brick pavement on a elk 49, inch concrete
ssHERfDAN AVENUE.
from Psshine avenue to Hunterdon street. with
brick pavement on a six (6) inch concrete
foundation; paving of
LAYTON STREET,
nom feshine avenue to Hunterdon street, with
pr1ck pavement on a six 80 inch concrete
foundation; paving of
SEYMOUR AVENUE,
from Runyon street to Hawthorne avenue, with
brick pavement on a six N) inch concrete
foundation; paving OF
CAMP ALLEY,
from Gimp street southerly about 25 feet,
with brick pavement on a six (6l inch concrete
foundation; paving OF
GOUVERNEUR STREET,
from Mount Pleasant avenue to Passaic street,
with oblong granite block pavement on q six
90 inch concrete foundation: together with all
the appurtenances necessary to complete the
same.
such persons as may object thereto are re-
quested to present their objections IN writing
to the clerk OF said board. at the office Of thu
Board Of Street and Water commissioners, City
Hall, Newark. on or before the expiration OF six
days from date OF this notice.
BY direction Of the Board OF Street and Wster
Commissioners OF the City OF Newark.
N. r. SIfERRERD.
Chief Engineer.
Newark, n. j., January ~, 1911. jan37-st
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METAL CEILINGS AND WALL.
LOST AND FOUND.

LOsT-Haif-grown tri- coiored collie, wearing
small leather collar, answering to the name
Of Duke; valued as pet. 50 reward IL re-
turned to B. W. TUCKER, 161 West Turrell
ay., South Orange. N. J.
LoST-Thursday. in Orange car from Pennsyi-
yania depot, lady's purse, containing com
muter'a ticket and small sum Of money.
Liberal reward IL returned f. A. FORp, Mor-
tor Office, 93 Washington ct.
LOsr-on Ridgewooe ay., Glen Ridge. white
English bulldog, brown marks on heed; re-
ward. II. r. SEAMAN, 90 Baldwin St, Glen
Ridge. N. J.
LOST-Goid collar pin, black enamel, three
pearls; reward. 50 Arlington av., East Or
ange. 81
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100 pEACH TREES FREE

One fourth-acre farms. Hillsboro. n. j., 81
upward, also 1-acre farms in proportion, easy
terms; good fertile soil. suitable for fruit. yege-
table and poultry raising; close to depot, we
guarantee to plant free of charge 25 peach
trees on each Y acre; send for booklet. picture
map; it's interesting. BROOKS & looks
CORPORATION. Room, IS, 1856 Market g.,
Newark, N. J.
Orange.
LIST your property with ALBERT r. ROBIN
SON, Is Cone ST, Orange.
TWO houses, Lakeside av., Sc. 800; six-familv
house, $500: four-fami1y house, $500. AL
BERT n. ROBINSON. 10 Cone st, orsnss.
Ont of Town.
FOR SALE-One-family house. 8 rooms, all
improvements; also chicken house and runs;
iot 50x111: terms TO suit. Inquire 6 North
Smith st, Jrvinston.
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kENDALL-At Summit. N. j., Janu-
airy %. 1911. Joshua, beloved husband
Of Sarah A. Kendall. In his list year,
7S2 Springfield avenue, Summit, N. j.
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Resolutions EnRrOssed.
q. Fl. VAN BUSKIRK. 81 Four,h ~. EnRross.
ing OF resolutions and diplomas a specially.
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Observation-Disclosures into rest, ON
Thursday. January rs, 1911, Norman
Hagerstrom, beloved son Of Maurice
and Sadie Hagsrstrom (nee Rose).
aged 6 Years 2 months.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. who has had sum
Client experience In an up-to-date purchasing
department, to take position as purchasing
clerk In large manufacturing company.
STENoGRAPHER, Dox 80, Star office.
YoU are wanted for government position. $50
month, write for list OF positions open.
FRANKLIN INSTITUTE, Dept. Pic. Roches-
ter, N. Y.
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CooPBR-At ORANGE. y. J., January
rs, 1911. Henry Cooper, husband OF
Margaret Cooper (nee Norman. age
IS years.
Relatives AMI friends, also Corin-
THAN Lodge Nc. 81, F. and A. NJ and
C~onclave No. AS. l.. o, H, of Orange,
and Orange p. B.. A, are kindly In
vited to attend the funeral from his
late residence. 10 Mechanic street, OH
Monday. January 80. at 2:S0 p. IN
Interment at RosedaIe Cemetery.
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r STAR WANT ADS. FOR QUICK RESULTS
DEATHS.

BELL-On Wednesday, January 20
1911. Andrew Bell, in his 8lst year.
Relatives and friends of the family
are kindly invited to attend the
funeral from the late residence, "
Bruen street, on Monday, January
30. 2 p. m. Interment In Paramount
Cemetery. Paterson papers please
copy.
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HELP WANTED-MALE


AUTO SCHOOL OF NEW J~ERsEY-Yesrs Of
experience IN auto school work enables US to
give the best practical instruction at the low
est fees your license obtained after passing
our examinations. Day and evening classes.
10 Washington st. near Kinney.
BOY wanted. n SUPPL CO, II
North Fourteenth st, East Orange, n. J.
NAN WANTED-Must be willing 70 learn ana
capable OF acting as our representative; DO
canvasslng or soliciting; good income assured.
Address NATIONAL COOPERATIVE REALTY
CO. 1858 Msrden build Washington, D. c.
HYPNoTISM easily learned at home; particu-
lars for stamps. PROFESSOR TABER- Or
ange.
MECHANICAL DRAFTSMEN are paid $50
monthly; complete course (short methods, at
your home, four to six months. r. o. Box 43s,
Newark, N. ].
MEN wanted in making room. BOYDEN
SHOE MANUFACTURING CO.
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KOCH-Entered into rest, on Friday,
January 81, 1911, Barbara Koch (nee
Muller), beloved wife of Frank Koch,
in her 55th year. 81 Boston street.
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1911, Mary E.. Garland (nee Mullin),
beloved wife. of the late John j. Cart
land.
Relatives and friends; also mem
bers of the Ladies' Catholic Benevo-
lent Association. st. James's Branch
No. t65, are kindly invited to attend
the funeral from her late residence,
278 Walnut street. on Monday. Janu-
AIRY 80, 1911. at s a. NJ, to st. Janes's
Church, where a Solemn High Mass
Of Requiem will be offered for the re-
pose of her soul. Interment in Gene
terry of the Holy Sepulchre.
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Legal Notices.

ESSEX COUNTY CIRCUIT couRr-M. oop-
land Cohen, plaintiff, VS.. Pincus Feldmah,
defendant. In attachment. Notice.
Notice IL hereby given thar a writ Of attach
ment was issued out OF the Essex County CIR
cult Court against the rights and credits,
moneys and effects, goods and chattels, lands
dent debtor. at the suit Of M. COPELAND Cohen,
for the sum Of two hundred and forty dollars
e:2soo0. and returnabie December fifteenth,
duly executed. and was returned on the SEVEN
teenth day of December, nineteen hundred ana
ten, by the Sheriff OF the County Of Esaex.
Dated January 1s, 1911.
Cfsfh.
Nathan II. Berger.
Attorney,
800 Broad street. tan14, ~, zSfef,&,af
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cREEN-on January q, 1911, at the
home of her ~son-in-law, Mr.. George
II. II. Noble, 255 South Seventh street,
Arm Green aged "a years.
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MILLER--On January 26, 1911, at his
late residence, 16 Boudinot street.
William L. Miller. aged 81 q
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O'NElL-On January 81. 1911, at her
late residence. 143 South Eighth
street, Sarah A. O'Neil (nee Swee-
neS), beloved wife of the late John
O'Neil.
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MARTIN-On January Is. 1911, Eliza.
beth. widow of Samuel p. Martin
and mother of Samuel P. Martin,
warden of the penitentiary, aged SO
years.
Funeral services will be held at the
residence CT her daughter, Mrs. Susan
Blewitt. 6S4 Snmmer avenue. on Sun
day Afternoon, January %, at 9
O'Clock. Relatives and friends are
kindly invited. Interment at Wood
land Cemetery.
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r. Campbell: "
BY virtue Of an order OF the Court Of Chan
Gerry OF New Jersey, made on the day ar ~.
date hereof, IN a certain cause wherein Ex6s1
Campbell is petitioner and you, Samuel n
Campbell, are defendant, you are reoutrsS ?.
appear. and plead, answer or demur to nst,.
toners petition on or before the ffteenth AZ,
OF February next, or in default thereof .s,ck
decree viii be taken against you as the Chs n
celior shall think equitable and Just. The Oh.
1ect OF said suit is to obtain a decree OF DWARF,
dissolving. the marriage between you and ans
said petitioner. "'
Dated December IA, 1910.
EDWARD 8. BLACK.
Solicitor Of Petitioner,
~ 80 xsAAeaHei nuilAian.
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LUND-At Orange, n. j., on Friday,
January 81. Matilda Maria, widow Of
the late Paul Lund, age 6S years 8
months.
Relatives and friends OF the family
are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral from her late residence, 70
Ward street, on Monday, January 80,
at > +. III. fnterment at Rosedale
CcrnaferN.
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iNARCUSE-On Thursday. January 20,
1911, Mary Marcuse, beloved wife Of
The late Max Marcuse (nee Wise),
in her 63d year. 227 South Orange
avenue
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MISUNDERSTANDING into rest, on Fri
day, January %, 1911, after a severe
illness, at the residence, 90 Houston
street, Charles F. .Treiber. beloved
husband of Emile Treiber (nee KulD.
aged SO years 4 months.
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W~ANTED-MALE OR
FEMALE.

EARN good pay copying addresses; particulars
six stamps. HINCHEvY, Middleport, N. Y.
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WESTON January IS, 1911. at her
,'ore, "a Worth Seventh street, Lille
T., wife of William Fl. West, in her
fifty-first year,
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WINTERS-Entered into rest. on
Wednesday, January %, 1911, our be-
loved mother, Minnie Winters (nee
schaefer). aged 81 years months %
DAYS.
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RECHTSTEINER-At Irvington, N. j.,
on Thursday, January 20. 1911, Chris
tan Rechtsteiner. beloved husband Of
the late Caroline Rechtsteiner (nee
Arlenmayer), aged 81 years.
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LIST your property with LBERT f. ROBIN
SON.. IS Cone ST, Orange.
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IN cHANcERY OF NEW JnRsEY-To Carrie
Gindele:
BY virtue of an order OF the Court OF Chan
Gerry Of New Jersey made on the eighteenth
day Of January, nineteen hundred ana eleven.
in a certain cause wherein Anton ]. 0fndefs
Is petitioner, and you, Carrie Gindeie, ave d.
PENDANT, you are required to appear and plead.
answer or demur to the petitioners petition
on or before the twenty-hrst day OF March next,
against you as the Chancellor shall think
equitable and just.
The object of said suit is to obtain a Ss,,~.
of divorce dissoiving the marriage hat ureen rS,
and the said petitioner.
Dated January Is, 1911.
FRED PROUT,
solicitor OF Petitionsr.
P. Q. Address: l42 Market street'
1sn2i' Hfeo4llN Newark, N. J.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11
TAKES UP WATER RATE.
Central Labor Union Will Name
Committee to Investigate.

The appointment OF a committee of five
to investigate the proposed change in the
water rates of the District was author
lied by the Central Labor Union at its
meeting last night. Emmett l.. Adams of
the Machinists' Union being named chair
man. The other members will be selected
within few days.
No opinion has been EXPRESSED by the
labor leaders. as they are not fully posted
on the situation, but il is the intention of
President John +. Snellin2s TO have the
committee report next Monday. when the
attitude of union labor in this city will be
determined.
Ii was announced that several of the
leading shoe merchants of WASHINGTON
have consented to close tneir establish
mentS at ) O'Clock each afternoon during
the week. excepting Saturday, and other
firms are expected to follow the lead of
the footwear dealers.
Plans are being made for one of the
most elaborate celebrations of Labor day
ever held in Washington. The program
al Benning will include an aeroplane
flight. and arrangements will be made to
obtain the services fan expert aviator
Coroner hewitt gave a certificate stat
ing F1ncham had left the gas turned on
with suicidal intent. He was told that
tie deceased. who was a native of Vir-
=. MIA. had resided in this city nearly
forty years, and that Fincham was sega-
rated from his wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-11
WILL OF HENRY BUTTNER.
Requests to Daughter and Several of
the Grandchildren.

BY the terms of the will of Henry Butt
ner. dated June IA, 1911, his daughter,
Mrs Elizabeth D. Schaper, gets all the
family jewelry and twenty shares of the
stock of the Washington Market Com
pany.
Kate Lowell. a granddaughter. and her
heirs are to receive premises iO6, 4oS and
40 9Th street northeast: Emma Nj. D.
Wurtzbacher, granddaughter. gets
premises 4O4 9Th street northeast: to
his granddaughter Anna l.. Montague,
are left premises 41S and AIS D street
northeast: to his daughter, Mrs. Eliza
beth D. Schaper, premises 400 9TH street
northeast: to Rebecca Mitchell, his house
keeper. 5000.
A bequest of $1,000 is made to Bertha
Schaper, a granddaughter. The fix
lures of Mr.. Buttner's stand in Northern
Liberty market are given to Frank
Wurtzbacher.
The will of Morris Price dated Sep
TENDER II. 1909, provides that one-third
of his property goes to each of his
daughters. Clara and Florence The re-
manning third is to be distributed among
Joseph M, Adolph l.. and Harold c.
Price.
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CITIZENS HOLD MEETING.
Alexandria County Association Dis
cusses Local Interests.

A meeting of the citizens association
of the West Washington district, AleXan-
dria county. was held on the lawn at the
home of NJ. and Mrs. d. b. Wheeler.
Chain Bridge road, last evening. B. e.
Foster of the school committee and VOL
ter T. Weaver. the road commissioner.
roads Mr. Foster said that unless funds
were forthcoming the school term the
coming year would have 10 be shortened
two months. The Saegmuller School
was difficult to heat properly, and funds
will be needed to make the heating plant
and building fit for winter use, he added.
Road Commissioner Weaver, in response
to questions, said the appropriation of
81, 900 a year to keep in condition twenty
five miles Of roads made 1t necessary to
concentrate all work on the main thor
oughfares. to the neglect of side roads,
despite the fact that this action caused
criticism.
Frank Lyon addressed the meeting on
Progressive Citizenship" saying that -
per cent of the property of Alexandria
county was held by non-residents, and
largely for speculative purposes. These
large holdings were not taxed in COM
pliance with state laws at d fair mar
ket value, Mr. Lyon declared but, in
comparison with the taxes levied on the
small resident holder were assessed at
much lower value. He expressed the
opinion that not only should these APP
parently improper assessments be recti-
fed, but that it would be for the finan-
cial welfare of the entire county if all
assessments were reasonably increased ::
that as the number of scholars in the
schools had pra ctically doubled in the
past five years. it was necessary to in
crease correspondingly school appropria-
tions.