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Evening journal., 1911-01-11
SEEK REPRIEVE
FOR COLOMBO
Attorney For Condemned Man
Asks Governor to Save
HiS Life

Josiah MARVEL. attorney for George
Colombo. under sentence of death on
a cha -ge of assault, expects 10 receivs
"a reprieve for his client from Cover
nor Pennewill this afternoon Mr.
Marvel made application for ninety
day reprieve to cover the present ses-
sion of the Legislature and meeting
Of the Board of Pardons.
II Is the intention of Mr.. Marvel 70
have a bill introduced in the Legisla-
ture changing the present law and
making it read that a recommendation
by a ju~y will warrant a commutation
of a death sentence to life imprisoa-
ment. AS every member Of the jury
which convicted Colombo has signed a
petition recommending to the Board
of Pardons that the sentence be com
muted TO life Imprisonment. tho
change If adopted by the Legislature.
will practically insure the communta-
tiOn of Colombo's sentence TO life inn
prisOnment. Under the present law
there is no alternative. but death
Governor Pennewill informed Mr..
Marvel that he would confer with
some of the members of the Legisla-
ture TO learn If there was a move on
foot to make the change in question
and he would let Mr.. Marvel know
today F-iday has been fixed by the
court as the day for the execution Of
| Colombo.
Evening journal., 1911-01-11
SIX MISSING
in BIG FIRE
Building Of the Cincinnati
Chamber Of Commerce
Destroyed
SIXTEEN fIREMEN AND
SPECTATORS INJURED

BY United Press Leased Special Wire-
CINCINNATI. Jan. 11.--Six bodies
today are believed to be buried in the
ruins of the seven-story granite build
ing occupied by the Chamber Of Com
morce, in the heart OF the business
district OF the city. which was destroy
cd by FIRE last night with loss Of
more than 100000.
Sixteen fremen and spectators We're
injured during the height Of the FIRE,
which was marked by two violent ex-
plosions believed to have been from
gas.
Fire Chief Archibald declared this
morning that it would be several days
before the ruins would be cool enough
10 search for the bodies. The fro
originated In a store room over the
/ kitchen of the Businessmen's Club,
on sixth floor. This organization oc-
/ cuped the two upper floors.
With two banquets in progress IN
the Businossmen's Club when the fro
! started. there were about two hun
dred persons endangered.
All escaped unhurt. but number
of employees of the Businessmen's Cluh
were overcome by smoke and we're
rescued by the iiremen.
Evening journal., 1911-01-11
WELCOME FOR THE
FRUIT GROWERS
Dover Board Of Trade Re-
CeiveS on Occasion Of
HOrtiCulturaIlSt'S Visit

Special 20 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, jan. 1.-THE recep-
tion rendered the visiting members OF
the Peninsula Horticultural Society
here last night by. the Board Of Trade
was one Of the most enjoyable and
interesting events OF the season. il
was the first intermingling OF people
Of all the Peninsula who are promote
ing this Peninsula's natural resources,
with the people OF Dover, who are do
ing o.much 10 make the State capital
and the Peninaulas central town a
dourishing and beautiful city.
President J. b. Wharton. Of the
Board Of Trade had working COM
mlttee both in the dining-room Of the
/ Dover Century Club and in the recep-
/ tiOn hall above. where the visitors
were received Immediately after their
evenings entertainment at the Dover
| Opera House. Charles E. Wootton
and Joseph S. Mcdaniel served as a
committee TO provide refreshments
and r. J. Ferguson, William G..
Postles. John S, Barnette, Robert
Stott and a number of other promin-
ent members of the board aided In
serving.
In the reception room above, where
the guests were first escorted, Presi-
dent +. G. Bancroft and Mrs. Ban
croft, OF the Peninsula Horticultural
Society, presented all the guests to
the receiving line Of the Dover Board
of Trade. In the receiving party
were Elmer h. Benson, secretary of
A.. rr..-I nFrr urpuaus Tphu
CarrOw, vice-president of the Board
and Miss Carrow; Ex-senator Richard
r. Kenney and Mrs. Kenney, James b
Bice and Mrs. Bice; William p. Sat
terfield and Mrs. Satteriield, Mrs
James H. Hughes George NJ. Jones
and Mrs Jones. William Denney, Sr.
and Mrs. Denney.
There were appropriate decorations
and an orchestra under the direction
Of A. Victor Lightbourne played 1
program of classical and popular
numbers. In all, about 800 guest
were entertained.
One of the most noticeable feature
among the guests of the evening wa
the presence of so large number q
Young men, many OF them recent col
lege graduates, who have turned thei
attention to the scientific points O
fruit-growing.
Among some of the most prominen
fruitgrowers from out of town We're
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Irving Walker, Ches
b tertown Jacob II. Rosa, Milford
. Walter b. Harris, Worton; Jolnso
D Gilbert Seaford, Mr.. and Mrs. f.
Soper, Magnolia; n. p. Skipper, Ches
, tertown; J. A. Barnard and Miss Ban
d nard, Rising sun; c. p. Close. Colleg
. Park, Nd; Mr. and Mrs. j. +. Haye
Greenwc n; George A. Hill, Bridge
(. Vile; S. l.. MSPyil. Laurel; +. Il. Wa
. kins, Pocom0ke City; J. w. Hal
. Marion station; W. F. Mai, Greer
% wood: Mrs. William Dickson, Can
den; Mr. and Mrs. S. II. Derby an
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Derby, Woo'
= side: Mr.. and Mrs A. w Slaymake
. Camden; Mr.. and Richards Vincen
. Jr., White Marsh, Nd. w. ID. Hudso
= Clayton: W. r. Davis, Centerville; y
r. G Dawson, Cambridge.
Evening journal., 1911-01-11
DRAW JURY FOR
COURT SERVICE

Jury Commissioners Nevin and
Townsend to-day drew the following
jury to report ON Monday, January
23rd. az 10 O'Clock,
First Representative District
Michael f. Golding George C. Parks
Harry H. Hyland and John A. Kel-
ley
second-Fred C Lutz, Lewis w
Jordon. William J. Eaton and Elmer
Grason.
iThird-william NJ. Graves. John
Henvis, Harry G. Robinson and
George d. Lippincott
Fouth-Slmon Keen, William A
Reilley. John b. Ginder and Frank
Simmons.
Fifth-Harry b. Cotton, John A
Lengel. Clarence Burton and John 5
Hamilton
sixth-John Scott and Edward B
Grubb.
Seventh--John Humphreys anC
Benjamin Fluharty.
Eiahth-Frank b. Mote and JOSEPH
3. Crossan.
Ninth-Frederick Clark and w. E
Hardness.
L entn-JdmeS MCtdllttel ant
Joseph Hance.
Eleventh-Oliver Rambo and Alber
j. Stroud.
Twelfth-Walter Deputy and vii
/ John A. Cleaver.
Thirteenth-John W. Buehm ant
/ liam H. II. Clark
urteenth-William c. Money AM
/ Harry Peckhard.
Fffteenth-George Johnson an
/ John Price
Evening journal., 1911-01-11
ILLNESS HALTS
DAMAGE SUIT
William S. HiIleS Unable to
Be in Court, So Case
Goes Over
SUFFERS FROM A
GENERAL BREAKDOWN

Owing to the illness Of William 5.
Hilles, counsel for the plaintlff in the
damage case of Thomas S Seinnski VS..
the Wilmington Leather Company, the
case ended abruptly today in Superior
Court The plaintif rested yesterday
afternoon and Mr.. Whiteman for the
defendant moved for a non suit. Argu-
ment on the motion was only partly
heard when court recessed until this
morning.
This morning Judge Woolley or
dered that one juror be drawn from
the box and then explained that owing
TO the illness of Mr. Hilles, who is in
bed, It was indefinite as to when trial
of the case could be resumed. The
jurors were accordingly discharged
from any further attendance.
Mr.. Hilles has been i'll since las
Thursday and on Monday found It diff
ficult for him TO arise from his chair.
During the two days the trial haC
been on Mr. Hilles felt very i'll. He il
suffering from a general break down
The court was notified Of Mr.. Hilles
condition this morning. The case vii
be tried at the next term of court.
Evening journal., 1911-01-11
CHILD WELFARE
in DELAWARE
Federation Of WOmen'S Gu S
Hears Subject discussed
To-day
STATE STILL RESPONSIBLE
FOR CARE OF INFANTS
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, Jan. 11.-One of the
best and most largely attended meet
ings of the Delaware State Fedora
ton of Womens Clubs was held today
in the Century Club Building The pro-
gram was under the auspices of the
State Social Service Committee. and
was devoted to a study OF child welfare
in Delaware.
Miss Emily p Bissell, chairman OF
the State Social Service Committee,
presided at the session. An invitation
was extended to the members of the
Legislature to attend the afternoon
session.
The speakers of the day were owen
r. Lovejoy, of New York, secretary of
the National Child Labor Committee,
and Miss Elizabeth Sumner. in charge
of the tuberculosis dispensary in this
city. The addresses were forcetul, and
were received with hearty applause.
Miss Sumner gave the first address
of the morning. after greetings had
been extended by the president of the
( Dover Century Club and the response
/ given by Miss Bissell.
Miss Sumner spoke of the States re-
sponsibility for the care of the infant
! She quoted Oliver Wendell Holmes
/ saying that the care of children should
begin 100 years before their birth. Miss
] Sumner said that it was the States
duty TO begin as early as possible, thai
not only should the baby receive at
Z tention, but the mother should re-
I ceive care. In several states, said th'
speaker. there are laws demanding th'
inspection of children's eyes. The ma
iority Of cases of infant blindness, shl
said. are caused by Ophthalmia neon
atOrum, and this can be prevented b,
the dropping of one per cent, sOlu
luton of nitrate of silver into the in
fants eyes. She showed a drOppol
containing the solution. which is fur
nished by the Massachusetts Board q
Health to all the physicians in tina
State. Miss Sumner advocated stat
inspection of midwives and birth res
? istration She said that official birt
, registration in the United States CON
pares with that in China and Turke!
1 Miss Sumner said that il was Dc
: sirable to carry out routine prevel
{ tive treatment for ophthalmia neon'
j forum IN every birth attended BY ml
{ wife. She said that in France, tho go
ernment pensioned mothers, that the
J. should not have to worry or overWOr
= before the birth Of their children, an
e the plan had been found very success
/, full
: owen r. Loveioy spoke on the tol
= les, Child Welfare Conditions
10 Northern Delaware" and Child We
s fare Conditions in Southern Del
ware"
Score Factory Inspector.
Factory Inspector Kitchens admit
istration was scored by some OF q
Wilmington delegates this morninl
{ Miss Bissell and Miss Shearman Is
/ lContinned ON second Page.l
Evening journal., 1911-01-11
CALANTHE LODGE OFFICERS.

Grand Chancellor c. A. Short and
stan attended the meeting of Calanthe
Lodge, No. % Knights of Pythias last
evening when these officers were in
stalled:
Chancellor commander. James
Mitchell: vice-chancellOr. III. h. Holt
master OF works, ID. r. Wier; prelate
John Barnes; master-at-arms, ALFRED
TAFT: master of exchequer, J. j. Co
hen; master OF forms, A. c. Keen
keeper OF records and seals, II. r. vii.
son; inner guard, ID. p. Crawford; out
er guard, John G. Fritz; trustee foi
eighteen months. John Barnes; repre-
sentative to the Riverview Cemetery
Company, James Barber; representa-
tive to the Knights of Pythias Hal
Stock Company. NJ. V. Fisher.
Evening journal., 1911-01-11
KENT LAWYERS
ON JUDCESHIP
Governor Will Not Change
From ChurChman Appoint
mentS it is Believed

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, DeI.s Jan. III. Hall An
derson, Richard r. Kenney, Henry
Ridgely, Jr, Alexander NJ DAILY and
W ". Harrington, a committee ap-
pointed by the Kent County Bar Asso-
citation, yesterday afternoon handed 10
Governor Pepnewill a resolution
adopted at the annual meeting of the
association the night before asking the
Governor to investigate the fitness Of
Philip Q. Churchman to be judge be-
fore appointing him to the bench.
The Governor said he would con-
slider the resolution. The Governor is
understood to have given the subject
his fullest consideration before an
nouncing that he would appoint Mr..
Churchman. and Il is believed he will
not deviate from his intention to ap-
point him hS this lats dav Hraa--t-
Evening journal., 1911-01-11
GO TO COURT ON
LOOTINC CHARGE
Men Accused Of Stripping
Morocco Factory Are Held
Under Bail

Wiscentz Housa, Frank Gracella
and Michael Snyder were before City
Judge Cochran this morning, charg-
ed with the larceny of a leather belt
from the factory of DOugherty and
Barr, in East Second street.
James Carmichael identified parts
of the belt produced in court as being
the property of Barr and Dougherty.
Witness said the betting had been TAX
en- from the factory between Decem-
Der 20 and January 4. Witness had
also identified parts of machine
which were sold to q secondhand
dealer.
Jacob Grieve said ne bought scrap
iron from Housa. He sold it to Cap
lin, a secondhand dealer. Witness
said he got the scrap iron from
Housas cellar.
Abram Rothstein said he paid 50 fol
fve pieces of the leather from Housa
Snyder was with him at the time wit
ness said. To j. Frank Ball, who
represented the defendants. witness
said he had a license to buy anything
that was offered him.
Philip. Caplin, a junk dealer, tesi
fed that he bought the broken up ma
chine. The pieces weighed 114l
pounds.
Oficer William j. Burchenal Will
Officer Dutton investigated this case
The officers said Gracella told then
he helped Housa 10 carry the parts o
the machine. House took him to Roth
STEMS place where the leather was re
covered. Gracella showed the place II
the yard outside the factory wher
they got the broken pieces Of the ma
chimes He was paid 81 for hi
work. N
The court held, Housa and Snyde
under $500 BALL. and GTacella unde
1900 bail for trial at court
Evening journal., 1911-01-11
BIG PLAN FOR
UNIFORM LAWS
Legislative Program Of the
National Civic Fedora
ton
REGULATION OF THE
TnUSTS TO BE TIE ISSUE
BY United Press Leased Special wire.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK, Jan. 11.-A national
legislative program which will result
in uniform laws for the L tied States
on all of the subjects in which the
public is vitality interested is planned
by the National Civic Federation. Mil
lionaires and labor leaders from every
section began arriving here today to
participate in the eleventh annual
meeting Of the Federation which opens
tomorrow.
That the session will be momentous,
with far reaching consequences was
the opinion of all Four big problems
are to be discussed.
Regulation of corporations and com
binations.
Regulation of railroads and mu-
nicipal utilities
Compensation for industrial acci-
dents.
Arbitration and Cancellation.
Mt NultA HNnA - tADiAAHu W A0hlf
( on the question Of the regulation oi
the trusts There is a variety of opin.
! ion among the members of the Fedora,
tion as to Just how far it should go il
! advocating a law along this line. Man,
( of the most prominent of the members
| are in favor Of endorsing the Taft plar
for permissive federal incorporation
which would bring the trusts unde
I the jurisdiction of the federal govern
ment There is large majority, how
ever. which believes that 10 do sucl
would be a violation Of the basic prin
/ ciple of States rights The question
of the regulation of railroads and pub
l. lie service corporations will also b.
the subject of acrimonious debate, an
il is not believed there can be unite
action on either of these two prob
lens.
The question Of workingmen's CON
pensstion will be disposed OF by tn
endorsement Of the bill prepared b
the special committee which has bee
considering this problem. This bi
contains the best portions of the Ems
lish and German laws on this subiel
.,4'and It IS expected the Federation wi
strongly urge all Of the states to ena'
il into law.
Compulsory arbitration Of labor di
: putes affecting public service corpo
ations will also be advocated and II
question of extending the Erdman &C
/ under which most railroad labor di
putes are now settled, to include tel
phone, telegraph and express con
panies doing an interstate businel
, viii also be considered
Evening journal., 1911-01-11
COULD NOT HOLD
WOMAN ON CHARGE

Mrs. Jennie Tucker was a defend
ant in City Court this morning on the
charge of the larceny of $40, the prop
erty Of Reed Berg Berg testified
that he lodged at the woman's house,
No. III King street, last Saturday
night, and that about s o'clock last
Sunday morning he woke up aud saw
Mrs. Tucker walking away from the
chair by his bed He said five paper
dollars we're on the floor and S42 was
gone from his trousers. j. Frank
Ball represented Mrs. Tucker. AS
there was no other testimony against
Mrs. Tucker the charge was dis
missed
Evening journal., 1911-01-11
LIcENsE CASES on SATURDAY.

Owing TO the absence of q material
witness in the case of Otto Miller ve.
the Wilmington Trust Company. SUI
perior Court today continued trial Of
the case until the next term of court.
The court fixed the case Of Jennie
j. Walls VS.. The Wilmington City
Railway Company for trial on Mon
day, January %.
Arguments will be heard by the
court on Friday aud the liquor cas-
will be heard on SaturdfS~- -
Evening journal., 1911-01-11
AUTO CATCHES FIRE.

An automobile catching fire while
being crsnked at the garage of Will
liam 3. Austin at Pennsylvania ave-
nue. and Clayton street last evening
came near causing a serious blaze
which was averted only by the prompt
action of employees. one of whom sum-
moned the Water Witch Fire Company
and another put a chemical stream on
the burning car. The blaze was ex-
tinguished before much damage was
done.
Evening journal., 1911-01-11
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HONEYMOON LONG DELAYED.
Student Tells of His Marriage Nearly
a Year Ago.

DAGSBORO, Del, Jan. 11.-Return-
ing from a business school in Will
mington, Herman Gray astonished his
parents when he introduced Miss
Flora McCabe as his wife. They had
been married for nearly a yea, but
had delayed announcing the marriage
for fear of parental displeasure. The
young man and his bride were made
welcome and are now making their
home with Gray's parents, to the great
astonishment of their many friends,
who had regarded them as enjoying
single blessedness all these months.
The two kept their secret we'll.
When they came home from school in
the summer each had company. Gray
going with other girl friends, while
his young wife was escorted to the
country frolics as usual without any
hint that she was a married woman.
Evening journal., 1911-01-11
THOMAS A. COMEGYs DEAD.
Retired Railroad Nan Snecumbs TO
Stroke Of ApOpleXy.


Thomas A. Comegys died at his
home, No 303 East Third street, yes
terday Of apoplexy, after a weeks
illness. Mr.. Comegys was a member
of Delaware Lodge. No. q Shield Of
Honor, and held the office of treas
urer, and also financial secretary Of
Lafayette Lodge. No. ?, K. of P. He
was employed by the p, B. and w.
Railroad Company for AZ years,
aud was retired in 1908. He is sur
vived by his widow and four daugh-
ters, Mrs. Frank Zebley. Mrs. Thomas
McVey, Mrs. Joseph Sanderson and
Miss Sue Comegys. Int -ment viii be
made on Thursday afternoon in Riv-
erview cemetery. Service will be con-
Quoted at the house by the Rev. Mr.
MacNichol, pastor Of Asbury NJ. =.
Church.
Evening journal., 1911-01-11
To Look at Anto AmbnIances.

Tho Phoenix FIrc LOmpany, WHICH
decided some time ago to purchase
an automobile ambulance, has ap-
pointed q committee consisting OF
David McCullin, l.. G.. Weidermsnn,
Edel Maloney, George Darrell and
Emmit Morrow TO go to New York
and view the automobile ambulances
IN use there.
Evening journal., 1911-01-11
Mlns In violin ConIesI.

At the MEMS League meeting In
East Lake Presbyterian Church last
night, one Of the features of the even-
ing was violin contest In which Ham
ilton Lang was awarded the prize OF
$500. Although Mr.. Lang was handi-
capped by q sore finger he showed
marked ability.
Evening journal., 1911-01-11
Fnnhre for Chnrch Tonight.

The benefit eucher and dance to be
given this evening in Eden Hall for
the new Catholic Church at Milford
promises to be a success. The com
mittee in charge Of the affair has
about completed all preliminary ar
rangements and all that is needed to
make it a success is a big attend
ANA
Evening journal., 1911-01-11
ArrEMpr no NOV Ur IrD0E.

Ry United prosp Leaaed Special Rae.
CHICAGO. Jan. u.-wha s ala s .he 1o.oo to ha.o been
desperate attempt TO blow .he Of Counts judge john
2 owens frustrated today by heavy nnfd which put
fuse Of heavily charged bomb Chat Ad beou ad before
Owens homo
Tho bomb discovered by Judso Owens sister who iyos
with hm
Evening journal., 1911-01-11
CHILn OPERATED ON.

Grace, the S-year-old daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. William McCommons, of
No. 124 North Rodney street, was re-
moved to the Delaware Hospital on
Sunday for an operation. The child
is recovering although very sick.
Evening journal., 1911-01-11
FIRE IN DWELLING.

The Fame Hose Fire Company
early this morning extinguished a
fire in the dwelling, No, 202 West
street. The blaze was back of the
interior wall Of the house and proved
stubborn for a time.
Evening journal., 1911-01-11
sEcRErARY MACyEAGu SAID To HAW usrSED.

ID hHiNNi "AV'N''V" ''i" 7" "tT' N' 'I"'
By United Press Leased Special wire
McEEEsPoRT, Pa. JAM ll.A special Washington dice
patch the Daily News from 'unqaesaorad authority"
Secretary ho Treasury Maovehs resignation aa beea
regrofuiy accepted by tho Proalea, na Nyraa
rIa. cleveland o. succeed hm Tho fae 6ons kept
ro-son unknown rno oaausa s.. declared
be ddoo the decision OF -ovoaea aat hore a,o be- ae
carres reform ho demands ods seasor Nd.eh
o'aos mo.e giu Gao aduiaHuatoa hau Cabinet Of
aoar.
Evening journal., 1911-01-11
srNnAY SCHOOL PROGREss.

In the First Presbyterian Church
last evening there was an interesting
meeting Of the Sunday School Asso-
citation. Flattering reports were re-
ceived from every department
Evening journal., 1911-01-11
ACCusE WOMEN on LARCENY.

Ethel Miller. Annie Jones and Ada
line Briston. colored, we're held in
5000 bail by City Court Judge Cochran
this morning for a further hearing on
the charge Of larceny.
Evening journal., 1911-01-11
snecinI Meeiinp of 4. of P.

In the Knights Of Pythias Hall this
evening a special meeting of Lafay-
ette Lodge No. 3, will be held. Chan
cellor Commander o. B. French re-
quests a full attendance Of the mem
bers.
Evening journal., 1911-01-11
SERVICES A SUCCESS.

Evangelistic services at Harrison
Street NJ. r. Church, which are beiug
conducted by the Rev. John McMullen,
are meeting with noted success.
Evening journal., 1911-01-11
PrincinaIs fo Orpanlze.

The principals of the State High
Schools Of Delaware will meet at Do
yer, Saturday. to organize a State
Principals Association.
Evening journal., 1911-01-11
AIIere Cigarette Law VIOLATION.

Abram Holadkey was before City
Court this morning on a charge of
selling cigarettes to a minor. As
Holadkey was not ready for trial, the
case was continued until Tuesday
next
Evening journal., 1911-01-11
MEATHER.

By United Press Leased Special Wire
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE cold
wave will continue s0utheastWard
extending through the Ohio Valley,
the upper lake and western lower lake
region tonight and Thursday. II viii
he warmer tonight in the Atlantic
States.
WASHINGTON, Jan. ll.-fOrecast
till p. M, tomorrow;
For DelaWare-unSettled with rain
tonight or Thursday, warmer tonights
colder Thursday night. Moderate 10
brisk south TO- southwest Winds.
Evening journal., 1911-01-11

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Evening journal., 1911-01-11

Every advertisement in this
paper is worthy of youi
confidence--or it would moi
be here
The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-27

To bring about thorough un- derstanding between Captain Bar nette and the depOsitors regarding the bank situation there will be q meeting held in the court room on Wednesday evening. At that time Captain Barnette will more fully eX- plain his plans for securing all of the creditors of the bank and an swer any questions that may be put to him regarding the banks affairs. The meeting was arranged for yes terday afternoon when F. s. Cor don and Ed Wolcott, of the de- positOrs' committee, met with Cap tain Barnette for the purpose.
 Captain Barnette assured the gen rlemen who waited on him yesterday that he was not only anxious to have the depOsitors made thorough ly acquainted with his plans in re- gard to putting up security to guar