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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-24
MEDICAL SOCIETY
IN SESSION HERE
Five Hundred Virginia Physi-
clans to Attend Convention
Which Opens Tonight.

Physicians from every county in
Virginia will arrive in the city to-
to attend the annual convention OF
the Virginia Medical Society, which
opens four-day meeting at the JEFF
ferson Hotel tonight. Between four
and five hundred doctors, according to
the estimate OF the local entertainment
committee, will attend The session
tonight will open with an address of
welcome by Judge John IL. Ingram,
and response for the visiting profess
sion by DIR, Raleigh w. Martin, OF
Lynchburg. These will be followed by
an address by DR. o. c. Wright. presi-
dent OF the society
the program for the meeting this
year shows a full schedule OF three
sessions each day. The morning and
afternoon meetings will be given to
the reading OF papers and hearing of
addresses. while the evenings Will be
taken up with entertainments tender
ed to the delegates by the Richmond
profession First of these will be a
reception IN their honor given by DR..
stuart Mcguire on Wednesday even
ing. On Thursday evening the dele
gates Will be entertained by the local
medical fraternity, with a reception at
the Commonwealth Club.
Health Conference.
the "Wednesday nigh. meeting will
be given over to conference between
the State and county boards OF health
on topics Of public Importance. 1t will
be in the nature OF "A round table dis
cussion of the problems peculiar to
the departments of public health and
their solution. Delegates to the con
Nention viii take part IN the discus
sion.
y number of physicians from out.
side the State have been invited to de.
liver addresses and have accepted.
Among these are DR.. Thomas Il Hol-
loway, OF Philadelphia; Or. j. G. Blood
good, OF Baltimore; DIR. Fenton p
Purck, of Chicago, and DR. Perc.
Brown, of Boston president of the
American Rocntgen Ray Society
which met recently in this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-24
UNlTARIANS COMING
Conference Extension Meeting to Be Held
Here Friday Night,

The national conference OF Unitarian and
other Christian churches now in session
in Washington. D. c.. where IL is holding
Its twenty-fourth biennial meeting, has
arranged for q conference extension meet
Ing to be held in Richmond next Friday
evening IN the Jefferson Hotel auditorium.
AS more than 1850 members, including
layment and the most prominent clergy
men. from every State in the Union will he
in attendance at Washington. 1t Ia expect
vantage of this opportunity to visit Rich
mond. Their headquarters here will be
the Jefferson Hotel.
The Richmond public is very cordially
invited to attend the meeting to be held
Friday evening at s:15 in the Jefferson Ho-
tel auditorium. The meeting will be pre-
sided over by Horace Davis. of San Fran
cisco. and will include short platform ad-
dresses by noted speakers possibly inciud-
ing DID. Eliot.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-24
.FLEECED AGAIN
BY OLD SPORT
Woman Who Lost in Colored
Bank Failure Threw Good
Money After Bad.

Representing himself, it is alleged.
Is a rcformer OF the True Reformers
Eddie Miller, alias William Jennings.
alias William Jcmries. but better
known to his immediate friends as
plain old sport" colored. told Fannie
Mosely. also colored. who had invest
ed much money in the bank of the or
Sanization, that he could recover all
her deposit for $40. She declares that
She handed over the $40. Then she sat
down and waited. Every night she
pressed her nose against the window
pane. looking longingly forth into the
night for old Sports" coming He
came not. Then she visited Squire
Purdie. and he issued warrant for
the arrest OF the man of many aliases
He was brought in by Bicycle Police
man Samucls. AS the negro entered
the station. two friends of his passed
by.
why. there's Old sport" said one
OF them. HE wears Prince Albert
and says he'll he Id II he'll ever
work" But it begins to look as II
'Old Sport" had worked little bit
overtime.
In visiting another woman who had
lost heavily in the failure of the True
Reformers bank, Miller is said to have
forgotten which alias he had given.
What maine did You say?" he was
asked
Did ] say Jennings or Jeffries?"
II dunno but l reckon 1t amt no
use you hangin' round here" and he
departed.
1919
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-24
SCOTTISH RITE MEETS
Officers Chosen for Kadosh Council for
EnnuInR Yenr.

EnsuinR Yenr.
At the regular meeting of the An
cient and Accepted Scottish Rite
Bodies last night the election of off,
GERS for the Council of Kauosh, com
posing the nineteenth to thirtieth de-
grees. inclusive, was held. d. c.
O'Flaherty was elected commander;
Emmett Seaton. first lieutenant
mander; -. Withers Miller. second
lieutenant-c commander: J. Gustavus
Hankins. chancellor; David c. Kennedy,
orator: Samuel Cohen, almoner Gre
elected); Charles a. Nesbitt, recorder;
James j. sutton. treasurer. The COM
mander appointed L. B. Segfried. lieu
tenant of the guard; G. Jeter Jones.
draper, and f. Eichel. turcopilier.
Business was also transacted in con-
nection with the coming reunion be-
ginning November and continuing
through tn; week. when all OF the de-
grees from the fourth to the thirty
second will be conferred on a large
number of candidates
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-24
FATHER GIVES HIS
BLOOD TO HIS BOY
TRANSMISSION Operation Per.
formed i'll Hope of Saving
Patients Life.
SUFFERING WITH GANGRENE
Otis Harris i'll Desperate Con-
dition, Though Parent Re
covers From Shock.

In what may prove n vain effort to
save the life of his son, victim of
gangrene. j. G. Harris, of Vaughan
n. c., yesterday submitted to trans
fusion of large quantity of his blood
to the body of the boy.
The son. whose name is Otis. seven
years old, was brought to the Memo
fering from post-typhoid fever COM
pltcations. which developed into gan
creme of the jaw. His condition was
critical IN the extreme. and 1t is still
doubtful whether he will recover.
Quickly Volunteers.
Mrs. Harris accompanied her son
to Richmond. She was told that
TRANSMISSION of strong. healthy blood
into the veins of the afflicted child
would have to be undertaken as n last
resort. She telegraphed her husband
OF the decision of the surgeons, and
submit TO the operation. and at once
came to Richmond
In the operating room father and
son We're placed side by side. An ar
terry in the right arm of the man was
opened while an inclsion was made in
the left arm of the child. The artcrIca
were attached and the blood permitted
to flow from the body of the futher
into that of the son. 1t was sail by
the surgeons that the operation looked
upon in scientific circles as an un-
usually delicate one. was success.
However the condition of the child
was so serious prior to the operation
that it was said last night that his lie
vas hanging in the balance.
The father rapidly recovered from
the loss of blood
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-24
GOT NO PARDON
Man Convicted in County for Theft Must
Serve Ills Term.

Otto Carroll, OF Henrico county. was not
satisfied with the penalty OF So fne and
sixty DAYS In Jail. imposed upon him by
Magistrate 7. j. PuryeHr Yesterday for
stealing buggy robe buggy apron and
some harness from NJ. y. Vincent. and APP
pea!ed for pardon TO Governor Mann His
wife and daughter appeared in his behalf
before the executive. but the latter failed
TO find ground for executive cemency and
referred the petitioners to Justice Puryear.
1t develored during the hearing that
carroll nj the time OF the theft was en-
pioycd by Mr. Vincent as plasterer and
was bciIt paid wages al the rate of IS per
day for his labor Tho circumstance re-
moved every shadow OF excuse for the
theft. and made ii appear all the more
hagTant since the defendant was not driven
to II by necessity. He was arrested on a
similar charge about a year ago
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-24
GOES TO JURY TO-DAY
Lawyers Argue Instructions ir Damage Suit
Aralnst Iuwyers

Instructions were areEed yesterday in the
Law and Equity Court In the suii OF {. II.
Green against o'Flnher,y 4 Fulton and
Edgar -. English. in which damages arc
claimed IN the sum Of ss.c5c. The case may
go TO the Jury to-day Mr.. Green brought
suit against the street car company some
time ago. and claimed that he lost his case
through tho negligence OF his attorneys In
failing 10 he the declaration within tho
time lim; specified BY law.
The attorneys claim that their client did
not furnish them with tho Information
necessary In making out the declaration.
and so kept them from hling IL: and also
that IL had been tho practice for the trial
court TO allow Ming OF such papers after
the required time. and that they could not
ioresee that the Court OF Appeals would in
this Instance reverse the case on tina,
ground.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-24
WOULD MERGE THEM
Project TO Place All Internal Revenue En-
ployes in One Association.

For the purpose OF interesting local en-
p!oyes OF the United states Internal Revenue
Department In a movement 10 merge all
organizations OF which they are members
into one, j william shcGer national see
rotary OF the Internal Revenue Association
was in Richmond sunday and addressed a
meeting held 81 the Office OF the collector
of revenue in the Federal building. Much
interest In the project was displayed by
the deputy collectors, storekeepers eaugers
and others who were present
There are now severa! associations TO
which the various employees belong and
the idea Il to consolidate them into Il.
slngle institution in order that there may
be more concerted action IN the objeets
Tor which the revenue men are striving,
While in Eichmond MIR. Shelter was the
guest OF the revenue officials. He left late
sunday night for North Carolina. where he
wsl organize te'o locals
1t is expected MAT he viii return to
Richmond very shortly for the purpose o.,
establishing local o. the national as.
sociation In this civ
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-24
CRUSHED BY ELEVATOR
Bettcrlcy's Foot Badly Injured While Haul
ing I'm Freight.

Joseph Betterley nifty Ave years old. o.!
7la North Fourth street. war injured in n
peculiar manner yesterday afternoon while
running the elevator at kiuEan & Com
pany's plant Fifteenth and Cary Streets.
lie was carrying load TO an upper moor.
and was compelled on account OF the room
II took up to stand hard by the door As
foot was caught between the floor OF the
MT and that OF the second story. and was
badly crushed. Ho was hurried TO tho CITY
Hospital In an ambulance. where nm opera
ton was performed. Several OF the hones
were broken. but the surgeons were OF the
opinion thati the Injured will recover
without making II necessary to resort 10
aruDutatior.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-24
unrt in stcmn,.rr

Richard johnson, colorcd. who lives al,
!5O5is Twentye!ghth Street upse, "a heavy
hogshead OF tobacco upon his leg At the
Twenty-hfth Street stemmery Of the Amer
lean Tobacco Company yesterday afternoon.
breaking both bones He was treated by
DR.. w B. Crowgey, who responded with
the city ambulance. and took him to the
Retreat for the Sick. where his injuries
were treated.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-24
TrIb,,t. ~ Mr. DayI,

Glowing tribute to the memory OF Deca-
tur o. Davis was paid Sunday afternoon BY
John l.. Williams and others at q memo
rial service the Richmond Male Orphan
Asylum, OF which institution nc was a
member of the board OF directors The SER
vices were arranged for by Mrs. GIL SUI
per!ntendent of the institution. and were
witnessed by large audience.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-24
DONATE GETS $4,000

Awarded Verdict in Damage Suit Against
Street Car Cor .pany.
Damages In the sum OF $1,000 were yester-
day awarded by the Henrico county Cir
suit Court jury TO L. II. Donati for injuries
received at the hands of the Virginia Rail-
way ane Power Company. The plaintiff
asked for $1,000 He claimed that Seven
Pines car. belonging to the company. knock
co him down, broke his leg and Indicted
other injuries. H
Motion to set aside the verdict OF the
sci for tho defense ente..d an appeal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-24
Arrested fnr Enrr.u

On a charge OF forging a check for $40
on " F. Jacobs. proprietor OF the Ninth
Street pawnshop. Abraham Robinson col
ored. was arrested yesterday afternoon by
Detective Sergeant Bailey and Detective
Bolton. 1t is alleged that Robinson at
tempted to pass the check on the Central
National Bank.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-24
TO INSPECT POLICE
Dressed in Full RegnIia Men VIII Parade
Annrar Rcfnrr City HILL.

The annual autumn inspection Of the Po-
lice Department OK Richmond will be held
by the Board o. Police Commissioners on
November S. The men Will appea. in their
full dress winter uniforms. with complete
equipment. and VIII parade over a route
yet be designated. The stations will be
inspected frst. and the will pass
through the ordeal on the Capitol street
side o: the City Hail.
II Is also announced that tho monthly
revolver practice drills Will be resumed in
No IN her
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-24
MEAKIN WILL LEAVE
Man of Mysterious Career Is Finally Dis
missed in Police Court

missed in Police Court.
Upon his promise to leave town and no
more TO trespass in the homo o! NJ. j..
LAWYER. 1odi. East Clay Street. Captain
George F. V. Meakn, who was surrendered
By hts bondsman. was dismissed in Police
Court yesterday morning.
Mcakin was arrested originally on a
charge of beating Marion. the eleven-year-
old daughter of Mrs LAWYER on this
charge he was dismissed. For cursing and
abusing Police Officers Thurman and Nc
Nainara he was nned $50 and on the
charge OF trespass tho hearing was con-
t!nued.
Meakin was mysteriously shot in the
home of Mrs. i.awler some months ago He
declared that the shooting was accidental
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-24
NLnrringc Licrnht..

harr!gse Licenses were l--ued yesteraa,
N N me Hnstinss court to Howard r pinch
Connor. Jr, and Elizabeth char,ntt,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-24

$JudSmen, was entered Yesterday ;, ,bo
law and Equity Court in the cesc o, Tho
and ohio Coal and coke com.
panY aEainat Chester Rabe1t for xH.h
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-24

No Quorum.
The Council Committee ON Water failed
OF quorum Yesterday afternoon at S
o'clock. and adjourned to meet on Thurs
day night at S o clock
Evening journal., 1911-02-10
WOULD REDUCE FEE FOR
PROTHONeTARY'S SEARCH

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL,
DOVER, Del, Feb. 10.-Senator
Blackstone. Of Georgetown. has intro
duced bill in the Legislature to re-
move what has been an obstacle TO
many persons desiring TO examine the
records in the prothOnotary Offices
At present the prothonotary is su-
thorized TO charge fee of 81 for MAX
ing a search and giving information
ON any particular subject from dock
cts of his Office to anybody not a
lawyer, but Senator Blackstone's bill
provides that the fee to be charged
for such search shall be not more
than 10 cents. Senator Blackstone
says the dollar fee for a search is
objected to by many persons desiring
information as to judgments on rec
ord in the propthonotary's Office.
Evening journal., 1911-02-10
TO MAKE WAR
ON CIGARETTES
Senator Blackstone Would
Even Put Markings
Under the Ban

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del. Feb 10.-Senator
Blackstone. OF Georgetown. who
smokes cigars. is having drawn a
bill TO prohibit the sale OF cigretaes.
II serious objection arises TO the bill
applying TO the entire State, Senator
Blackstone desire It passed to apply
ia Sussex county. anyway. His bill
win prohibit the manufacture and
sale OF cigarettes or Of the "makings"
OF cigarettes which include packets
Of paper and tobacco. and he is con-
sidering a section 10 make il unlawful
for persons to smoke cigarettes in
public. His bill viii provide severe
penalties.
Should Senator Blackstone's bill
apply 10 New Castle county Il would
put the American Tobacco Company's
plant In Wilmington out Of business.
That company employs several hum
dred persons and Is desirious Of get
ting fifteen hundred employees. II is
engaged I'm the manufacture Of all.
tobacco cigarettes. but may AZ any
time branch into the making Of pape-.
wrapper cigarettes. II is understood
Senator Blackstone has no desire u
put the tobacco plant out of business
and for that reason he may have th'
bill 70 apply only TO Sussex county.
Evening journal., 1911-02-10
MRS. PENNEwILI RECEIVES.
Entertains in Honor Of Her Niece az
Delightful Thursday After
noon Function.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del. Feb. -1O.--One of the
most charming and. dainty at-homes
or afternoon receptions at the State
capital was the Thursday afternoon
reception by Mrs. James Pennewill,
wife Of Chief Justice Pennewill. Mrs.
Pennewill received in honor Of her
niece. Mrs Frank Alfred Danner, one
of this winters brides. Besides Mrs.
Pennewill and Mrs Danner in the
party were Miss Anna Cahall, OF
Bridgeville, i'm light blue satin; Mrs.
William Denney, black net over black
silk; Mrs. Cecil c. Fulton, in light
green taffeta; Mrs Hester Lewis. OF
Elkton. in black and white foulard
silk: Mrs. ID. r. Cahall, of Freder-
lea, in black figured silk.
The hostess wore cream Duchesse
satin, and the guest OF honor wore
pink crepe di chine.
The parlor was radiant in big red
roses and smilax. An orchestra d.
rected by A. V. Lightbourne played
from within bower of potted plants.
Mrs. r. j. Ferguson and Mrs Emma
Burnet. received in the library as
dining-room hostesscs. Mrs. Ferguson
gore geudarme blue satin and Mrs.
! Burnet wore light gray foulard. The
dining-room assistants were Mrs
Alden B. Richardson. Mrs. William
Richardson. Mrs. George r. Dawson,
Miss Eugenia Denney, Miss MOllie Kel-
lum. Miss Kate Haman. Miss Mary
Raymond, Miss Eva Hazel, Miss Leda
Danner.
The dining-room was a beauty pic
ture in red tulips and smilax. from
the midst of which, all about. glistep-
ed the lights Of red candelabras.
! Guestes were entertained during the
afternoon from all parts of Delaware
the sister towns of Delaware being
largely represented in the guest list.
Evening journal., 1911-02-10

one day of the wonderful cures made
by Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound and decided to try it,
and il has made me a well woman.
MY neighbors and, friends declare it
had worked a miracle for me. Lydia
r. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is
worth its weight in gold for women
during this period of life. If it will
help others yon may publish my
letter. Mrs. NATHAN b. CREATION,
81 y. Main Street. Natick, Mass.
The Change of Life is the most criti-
cal period of a woman's existence.
Women everywhere should remember
that there is no other remedy known
to medicine that will so successfully
carry women through this trying
period as Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound.
III you would like special advice
about your case write a confiden-
tial letter TO Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn. Mass Her advice is free,
and always helpful.
Evening journal., 1911-02-10
ODESSA PUPILS
ON HONOR ROLL
Officers Of |. 0. Il. Are In
stalled by District Deputy
Social News of Town

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
ODESSA, Del, Feb. l0-Mrs. Nal
colin Croft has returned from a visit
to Chester.
Mrs. Emily Mcclellan, Of Chester,
Pa, visited relatives here last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William P. Mifiin, OF
Philadelphia, were guests of DIR. and
Mrs Walter Y. Woods this week
Miss Emma Robb, of Chester, is a
visitor at the home Of her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Morris.
Mrs. G. e. Coppage entertained the
Woman's Home and Foreign Nhssi H.
airy Societies at her home on Wednes-
day evening
District Deputy Charles Fox was
present at. the regular meeting of the
Odessa Conclave, l. O. H., and in
stalled the following officers: Archon
Joseph g. Brown; prelate, Joseph II
EnOs; secretary, J. Fletcher Deakyne
iinancier, George W. Davis: treasurer
l.. V. Aspril, Jr.
Tho following pupils Of the public
! schools are on the honor roll for the
/ past month:
Tenth Grade-Ethelda Webb.
/ Ninth Grade-Anna May Berry.
Eighth Grade-Emma Wallace, Nor.
man Ward. Raynor Carrow.
Seventh Grade-Viola Smith
Blanche Weist, Pearl Harris.
7 Sixth Grade--Frances Heller, Isa.
bella Smith. Helen Kumpel.
Fifth Grsde-Mattie Shetzler,. Heller
Manloye. Okla Wallace.
Fourth Grade--Emily Webb, Dor,
othy Reynolds, Joseph Kumpel.
Third Grade-Anna Dulin.
First Grade-Sarah Sacks, Pear
/ Howard, Clara Thornton, lille Nor
gan. Anna Sacks. John Shetzler
Dorsey Ennis.
Evening journal., 1911-02-10
STORM FAILS TO
HALT LOVERS

GEORGETOWN, Del. Feb. 10 Six
teen miles of rain and mud did not
deter Miss Matilda Reed and Arthur
Hill. both of Lewes when they de-
cided TO elope, and in an automobile
they made the trip here in record
time, and calling the Rev. L. e. Poole
into the parsonage parlor. soon Were
married. Ihey returned at once. in-
tending to keep the marriage a Sc
cret, but the news Travelled faster than
they, and when they arrived home
the parents of Miss Reed. who had
considered her too young TO be mar-
rfed, met the pair with open arms
and forgave them.
Evening journal., 1911-02-10
new CASTLE
NEWS NOTES
Agitation For New Streets in
Town Gains Friends
Daily
PORTLAND AGAIN
HONORS Mr.. BOFMAN'

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEW CASTLE, Feb. 1O.-The Morn
ing Oregonian, of Portland, Ore, con-
tains an account Of the reelection of
William j. Hofmann, formerly of this
city, as secretary of the Commercial
Club. Mr.. Hofmann had declined the
honor, but the Board of Governors re-
fused 10 act on his resignation. There
are 1850 members in the club aud the
receipts are about 100000 a year. The
club booms Portland and Oregon. and
Delaware visitors to the great north
west are always welcomed to Portland
and the Commercial Club members
have a warm spot in their hearts for
Delawareans because of Mr. Hofmann.
John M. VALET has decided 10 sell
his bakery and property in New Cas-
tie.
In the Sunday School room Of the
Methodist Church this evening class
No will give a pleasing entertain
ment
Annie Smith, who has been critically
III with pneumonia is much better to-
day.
Mrs. c. II. Clewell has been indis-
posed for two weeks.
Mrs. A. e. Goudiss is still confined
to her room by sickness
Mr.. and Mrs. James Cline attended
a dance in Delaware City last evening.
Annie Gilkey is still critically i'll.
The McPike Orchestra furnished
the music for the dance at the home OF
Clayton Appleby.
The movement in favor Of good
streets is gaining friends every day.
Evening journal., 1911-02-10
ST. GEORGES

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
ST. GEORGES. Del, Feb. iO-Mrs.
Ellda Jones has returned home after
a visit with Philadelphia friends
Mrs. Clarence Jamison spent part
az last week with relatives in Phila-
delphia
Mrs. William Shivery is visiting
relatives in Wilmington
Harvey Van Hekle Is convalescine
from an attack Of pneumonia
The weekly social under thu
auspices Of tho women Of the NJ. p
Church was held this week AZ tn.
home of Harry Lester
A valentine social will be held Al
the home Of J. ". Carrow on TUESDAY
evening.
The women Of the ST. Georges Pres
byterian Church are planning TO ar
range a scrap book relative 10 theil
church history, which dates back 4
1898
Evening journal., 1911-02-10
INSURANCE AID
FOR THE FIREMEN

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, Feb. 10.-Senator
Hazel of Dover has offered a bill in
the Legislature that will find favor
With the volunteer fremen. II pro-
vides that fire insurance companies
shall turn over two per cent. of the
gross premiums on fire insurance
policies collected in each city or town
having q fire company whose appar-
atus is valued at more than $500 to
the fire company of the town.
If a place has more than one fire
company the two per cent. of prem
iums collected in that town shall be
divided equally between all the fire
companies. Thus the two per cent.
Of fire insurance premiums collected
on Wilmington properties would be
distributed equally among all the
Wilmington FIRE companies.