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Evening journal., 1912-05-07
NEW HEALTH
BOARD NEEDS
MORE MONEY
H,429 Necessary But only
$1,000 is Provided by
COuRCiI
STREET BOARD WOULD
SPEND $4,000 ON TREES

The new Board of Health at its
first weekly meeting yesterday, dis
cussed the bids now being advertised
Tor the collection of garbage in place
OF those received by the old board,
which we're rescinded by the present
board. 1t was stated that as City
Solicitor Hastings had approved the
specifications the old bids we're FLED
on, these should be resubmitted TO
the contractors and new bids asked
for
The question of the carts the re-
tirmg board had endorsed was dis
cDssed and President Adair stated
they were the most sanitary and best
on the market. He said he had
passed one of the old style carts yes
terday and thought it should not be
IN use. Secretary Ellison said that
Walter II. Hayes, the attorney. mad
suggested that garbage be collected
from hotels and cafes once q day.
The members said that such would be
unnecessary if the proprietors had
air-tight garbage receptacles. One
member said a local cafe had enough
space in the rear Of the hotel to hold
several such cans
the special delivery letter sent TO
James Leblanc resembling the contract
given him by the old board for col
iecting in the Third district was re-
ceived by The board II had not been
accepted by Lehane and on motion
OF DR.. Briggs it was decided to ask
Tor new bids on the old specifications
III this district
Henry q Vrobb o-,,,o,. "a -
erty IN West Front street. had the
distinction of being the first citizen
70 appear before the new board. Mr.
Webb complained about some houses
Ia Lafayette street the drainage from
them entering his property. 1t was
decided TO have an executive officer
investigate conditions there.
Secretary Ellison reported that
since last Saturday noon there had
been reported five cases of diphtheria
in the Eleventh ward and two cases
OF scarlet fever The board decided 10
ask that public schools No. 10 and 1g
be fumigated
Two complaints out of a total of so
were reported as abated.
The question of finances and the ac-
tual expenses Of running the depart
AA'H' Mo9 NOlciNfItN diIoI FfehlOcnI
Adair read from a tentative list what
the actual running expenses OF the
Office were. This IL was stated totaled
Sl429.5O. while the appropriation from
City Council was but $1,000 The
members said that as the Street and
Sewer Department is considering an
expense of $4,000 on the health, ol
trees, the question of human life
should also be considered.
1t was also stated that the Board o
Education expends $500 for fumigst
ing the schools Of the city while tho
city's health department is operated
on hut 5000 more yearly.
DR.. II. w Briggs moved that a com.
mittee be appointed to confer with the
finance committee Of Council. relative
to an increase in the appropriation
and President Adair and Secretary
Ellison were appointed as the com
mittee to call on the committee
Evening journal., 1912-05-07
COURT CUTS MORE
MARRIAGE TIES

Superior Court granted several
more divorces at its afternoon ses-
tion yesterday
DEGREES nisi we're granted in the
following cases
Cormick j. McMonigle vs.. Ethel w
McMonigle; Clarence p Buck vs.
Bessie w. Buck: Blanche d. David
vs.. Presley T. David; Major A. Smith
VS. Winnie r. Smith, Ida A. Kor.
shaw VS.. Edwin T.. Kershaw.
Evening journal., 1912-05-07
Will Make Asfor Richest
of New York Land Owners

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK. May With the
knowledge that Colonel John Jacob
Astor's provision for his widow in his
will-the income on S5.O0O.00O while
she remained nmarried-reverted tc
his chief heir. his son, William Vim
cent, should his beautiful stepmother
remarry, interest was revived today
in the amount of the settlement made
on her at the time Of the Wedding
None OF the attorneys, however. would
discuss this today and the amount
continues a matter of speculation
variously estimated from 100000 10
s2.0O0.000
That her prospective babe will re-
ceiye S3.000,000 of the estate was be-
lieved today TO be a provision Of the
will that was most distasteful TO the
Evening journal., 1912-05-07
RUSH CAVALRY
FOR SERVICE ON
MEXICO BORDER
BY rhe unIted Presa.

BY The United Press.
CHEYENNE. Wyo. May 7.--Tbs
Ninth United states Cavalry. station
ed at Fort ID. A. Russell here. will bg
rushed to the Mexican border as fast
as the United States Government can
accomplish it. Following the order to
the Colorado and Southern Railroad
to seize all empty fiat. box and stock
cars, no matter to whom consigned,
and rush the.l 70 Fort Russell IS
stock cars had been delivere to the
fort today
simultaneously word reached here
that the Union Pacific headquarters
az Omaha had received rush orders TO
send $50 box. stock and Fat cars to.
Fort Russell to take care of cavalry
equipment
Evening journal., 1912-05-07
YEALEY M NEW IAIL.

David Vealey. white man. was
sentenced in the Chester Couhay
Court, al West Chester yesterday, %
NOT less than three OF more than ten
years in the Eastern penitentiary Tor
horse stealing. Vealey is The man
who served term in the New Castle
County Workhouse for stealing chick
ems from former Governor Preston
Lea Voaley was arrested BY Con-
stable Oaks. Of Delaware City, with
the chickens in his possession.
Evening journal., 1912-05-07
CITY COrRT CASES.

Micheal Brennan was fined SO and
costs on a charge of drunkenness and
Joseph Brown was fined 81 and costs
on a similar charge by Judge Coch-
ran in City Court today.
The charge of assault and battery
against Nicholas Allegretto, Carmine
Chirichieco ana William Amas. the
last named cOlored. was continued
until next Monday These cases re-
suited from the quarrel between ltal-
ians and negroes at Fifth and Rod
man streets some time ago.
Evening journal., 1912-05-07
MAYOR MARRIEs THESE.

Reaching Wilmington about noon.
a Philadelphia couple who came here
TO get married had their desire grant
ed within an hour. They obtained
a marriage license and then pro-
ceeded 20 the Office Of Mayor Howell
at the City Hall where the nuptial
knot was tied. The couple were Isa-
dore Shapiro. of No. S73 \. Seventh
street. and Miss Annie Messing. Of No
1886 South Fifth street.
Mr.. Shapiro said he was a musical
instructor
Evening journal., 1912-05-07


Why does the builder OF houses have them wired
for electricity? 1t is because the very fact of them being
wired adds the value of the property They sell better
But you are building house The question is how
does it affect you.
1t comparatively little to wire house. There
are good electrical contractors Wilmington who work
small margin Of profit But the drts No trouble about
wiring house and the will be careful and cause you
little inconvenience and look the comfort which comes
after Summertime is coming. The time when you will
wish that you could have electric fan The time when
you will wish lights your house did give out
heat You will wish that you could iron without FIRE
cook without
All possible if you have your house equipped for cleo
tricity Our experts your command for nforma
ton They will tell you exactly what you need and the sp
proxmste cost Now is the time to talk it over. You
beat the warm weather you hurry. word and
will send talk it with you. If you pass
ing the Office drop in and have personal talk 1t
little to wire and the cost of current less than your
friends pay in other cities
Tuesday May 7, 1912.
Evening journal., 1912-05-07

young widow, more perhaps than the
String" attached to her own bequest.
II was said, however. that this provi-
sion would have been changed had
Colonel Astor lived as he was on his
way to this country for the purpose
Of changing that article Of the docu.
ment
Instead Of his first wife. Ava Will
ing Astor, being given a substantial
share OF the fortune, her name was
not mentioned in any way Besides
the few minor bequests TO relatives
a small public beauest. S5.O00.O0 70
his daughter, Muriel. 100000 in
cash the use OF his town house and
the interest on $4,000 600 to his widow
so long as she remains unmarried and
the s8OooOo0 to his prospective child.
the entire estate goes 10 his son.
Evening journal., 1912-05-07
Mr.. TNNES HERE
TO ADDRESS MEN

George Innes. Of Minneapolis, Mimi,
a banker and prominent business man
who is giving most Of his time to the
Men and Religion Forward Movement
work, is in the city and is being en-
tertained by the Rev ID NJ. Cleland
at his home No. $40 Franklin street.
Mr.. Innes will speak at o'clock this
evening to the men Of Wilmington in
First Presbyterian Church on the sub
ject, "A Business Talk TO Business
Men on the Kings Business
Evening journal., 1912-05-07
GAEL WANTS HIS 500.

Victor Gael. clerk of the city mar
kets, is wondering why City Council
is Withholding from him 500. his bill
for marking the spaces along the
curbs Of Madison and King streets
markets. It is probable that he will
take up the matter with the finance
committee of Council tomorrow
night
Evening journal., 1912-05-07
CnINrY RiIiNrrS

County Treasurer Robert NJ. Burns
reported to the Levy Court today the
following county balances: Credit Of
the Levy Court. S56. .40l 10; Special
bonds. S12,SSS.45. highway bonds.
S62 09327: Christians. S2.S50.74: Mill
Creek. S1,6S3.53: White Clay Creek.
S1.S2S.54: Pencader. S720.72; New
Castle. S3,706.37. Red Lion. S1.24956: (:
ST. Georges. S4.00404; AppoQuini-
mink. S1.OO27O: Blackbird, S2,132S6;
Brandywine, S3,036.O6.
Evening journal., 1912-05-07
TrRNERs TO COMPETE.

There was a large attendance at the
monthly meeting Of the Wilmington
Turngemeinde last night. It was de-
cided to send two classes to the turn
fest 10 be held in Philadelphia on
June s and 8 Arrangements we're
made for awards to be given the chill
dren at the May Day celebration to be
held on Decoration Day.
June 10 was the date set for the eX-
animation of the various classes in the
German school
Evening journal., 1912-05-07
TAIL CgpARs IN COMEDY.

Brandywine Forest. Tall Cedars of
Lebanon, will give the musical COM
edy "The Happy Widow" at the New
Century Club tomorrow evening In
the course Of the play many interest
ing features will be introduced. All
the participants are members Of the
Cedars. A dance will follow the play.
Evening journal., 1912-05-07
NO SETTLEMENT HIRE.

Wladislaw Mikolozeryk was fined
$50 and costs in city court today on
the charge OF assault and battery
upon Joseph HUM. Deputy City So
licitor Lynn said papers had been
signed between the parties asking for
dismissal of the case but the court
would not consent.
Evening journal., 1912-05-07
SrNnAY scHnnL rNInN

New Castle County Sunday School
Union will meet tonight in the Second
Baptist Church. The program includes
prayer by the Rev Thomas p. Hollo-
way, Junior lesson and exercise. Mrs
l.. r. Beardslee; cradle roll exercise,
Miss Jennie Hirst. intermediate work,
Miss Halket, social hour
Evening journal., 1912-05-07
w. 8 \. RE.ELECTEn OFFIrERs.

Stockholders of the Wilmington &
Northern Railroad Company. at their
annual meeting in Philadelphia yes
terday reelected the retiring direc-
tors. and they reorgsnized by re-elect-
ing the old officers.
Evening journal., 1912-05-07
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

BY The United Press
NEW YORK, May THE stock
market opened weak, prices being
from fractions to about a point below
last nights close.
The tone became strong toward
the end of the first hour. Reading
and Union Pacific being the main fea-
lures of strength
Governments unchanged: other
bonds firm.
G. l Hudson and Company say:
Buy good stocks on drives. There
is strong talk on Reading and the
metal shares"
f D. Lackey and Company say.
The market this morning has been
irregular, but the decline the past
two days has cleaned out great
many weak accounts ana q substantial
rally should be in order"
Evening journal., 1912-05-07
TO GIVE aBACkwARDv SOCIAL.

A backward" social, whose essen
tial feature is wearing a costume put
on backwards, will be given by Della
ware Avenue Baptist Church Chris
tian Endeavor Society tonight at No.
1880 King street.
Evening journal., 1912-05-07
WIGGLESW0RTH AFTER PLACE..

Joseph Wigglesworth has announc-
ed his candidacy for the Office Of pro-
thonotary of New Castle county. to
succeed Philip Q Churchman
Evening journal., 1912-05-07

sEach days Wants contain many
realty chances we'll worth while
Adv
Evening journal., 1912-05-07

Reported Daily by F. D. Lacka7 &
Co. brokers and bankers. members
Philadelphia Stock Exchange, SAP
Market Street.
Evening journal., 1912-05-07
LIGHT WEIGHT
0YERC0ATS,
RAINC0ATS,
SLlP.0Ne.

For spring days and cool
nights. Novelties in fabrics
and cut. staples in quality
and style and you know when
you get them here they stay
right. Regular and plain
shoulder spring coats. $40 70
S25. sink lined dress top coats
at S15. $50 and S25. IN Black
and Oxford. Gabardines IN
Raincoats at SIS to SOS; the
very best things made for
spring and summer wear.
NEW BLUE GRAY SUITS.
See them IN our front case
today az S15. and see n You
can match them at the price.
Young mems sizes, SO to 80
chest. Open tonight til 2,
JAS. I. MULLIN & SONS
9Th & Market
Evening journal., 1912-05-07
CHICkEN SUPPER AT WESLEY

A chicken supper will be given in
Wesley NJ. z. Church on Thursday
evening by the Ladies Aid Society
and the trustees
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-01

proved property; improvements are
not considered in arriving at land
values.
A special condition is imposed I'M
der the system to meet what is
termed acreage" or plotted" prop
erty. In determining railroad right
of way through the city of Houston,
the frontage on blocks of property ap-
praised in the general way was consid-
cred, on both sides of the track. The
appraisement was made and the quota
divided by two, giving the value. The
services of the Somers system include
the notation of property that, in the
opinion of the appraiser, comes under
special attention.
Out of four thousand assessments
fixed at Houston but twenty-five prop
erty owners refused to affix their
signatures to the assessment, appeal
ing to the board of equalization. The
Houston tax rate last year was $1.70;
this year it will be as low as S1.30.
Last year the total assessed values
were $77,OOO,OOO. This year, under the
Somers system, it will aggregate APP
Iproximately $123,OOO,OOO While land
is assessed at it's actual value, Hous-
ton follows the plan of assessing build
ings at 80 per cent of their actual
value.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-01

one foot of ground in the center of a
block selected as the most valuable
piece of downtown business property.
With this foot of ground as unit all
property in the block is appraised,
with ratio added for corners. In ar
irving at an appraisement the prop
erty owner is consulted, his neighbors
are called on for their opinion as to
the value of the land, and the commit
tee uses it's judgment in arriving at a
figure.
This plan Of arriving at unit value
is carried out in every block; the same
principle governing in the most val
liable block of business property is
observed insappraising residence prop
erty in outlying districts, and values
only, as has been stated, are given
consideration in this appralsement.
After the land has been appraised the
Improvements may be computed at so
much per square foot, taking into con-
sideration the material used in con-
struction, location, etc.
The. Somers system does nothing
but equalizes values. 1t brings about
a condition through the method of ap-
praisement that will prevent the as
sessment of one mans lot at $1,000 and
that of his neighbor at $4,000. Every
property owner pays taxes on the
value of his holdings, per front foot.
The system does not attempt to fix
values; the property owners them
selves fix the values and the Somers
system is calculated to carry them out
n Uniform measure. Vacant property
is. assessed at the same values as i'm
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-01

on CAB. We are certainly hitting the
high places and ] never tumbled TO
such poise before, but when / give
you the high ball expect you to get
there, Eli, and whoop 'er up for all
that's out; think that I'm UP to snuff
enough so the flies won't light on me
while doing the president stunt of this
society act, but won't stand for any
monkey-doodle business from you gals
while I'm running the ranch. We gals
ought to extend AN invite to the mar
ried ladies to get out and help us
shoot this anti-slang business--it's
getting to be fierce. "-Longview
Times Clarion.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-01

Attention is directed to the editorial
on this page from the Houston Post
on what is known as the Somers sys-
TEN of assessing taxes. 1t is very
simple system and one that is per-
fectly fair to all The city is divided
into districts and a unit of value is
fixed per front foot for each district
and every lot, improved and unim-
proved is given the same value in
that district Then the improvements
are valued and added to each mans
assessment.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-01
THE soMERs SYSTEM.

Under the Somers system of tax
assessment the appraisement of prop
erty is handled almost entirely by the
property owners; that is to say, there
is no arbitrary fixing Of values by out
side parties. In Houston, where the
system prevails, committee from the
principal commercial organization and
a leading real estate organization was
appointed as a starter. They appraise
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-01

The Eagle does not claim that the
split-log drag is a work of art or a
thing of beauty, but we want to tell
you it gets there just the same.
There is. nothing about the split-log
drag TO be ashamed OF and we can not
why there are not a hun
bred on the. different roads in the
county. They will do more work in
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-01

The death by drowning of one of
the students of the A. & NJ. College
was. deplorable tragedy and one
deeply regretted by all. A cloud Of
sorrow has settled over the corps and
faculty, and the hearts of all go out
to the widowed mother who mourns
her son with the grief OF Rachel that
can not be comforted.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-01

Col. George Bailey of the Houston
Post says that molasses and lime
water, with which the government Is
experimenting as a dust layer, will not
do in South Carolina. He says the
natives would take their corn pones
and sop UP the roads.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-01

The girls in neighboring town
have an anti-slang society. A certain
miss was elected president. Asked II
she would accept, she replied: Sure
Mike, but gosh, girls, I'm so ratified
in my cupola that I'm certainly short
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-01

From the talk in the newspapers
every delegate to the Baltimore coz
vention had better go heeled to pre-
vent being held up. 1t would appear
that the denisons of that sleepy old
town have suddenly awakened to their
opportunity of getting rich quick.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-01

Randell says he is still in the race
for Bailey's seat in the senate. That's
what he says about it. The public can
believe it or not, just as. they see fit.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-01
ANNOUNCEMENTS


The Eagle is authorized to make the
following announcements. subject to
the democratic primary to be held on
July 20, 1912:
For Congress:
Hon. Rufus Hardy of Corsicana,
Sixth district.
For State Senator:
Hon. j. r. Astin.
For Representative:
: Hon. J. L. Fountain.
For County Treasurer:
c. A. Buchanan.
J. B. Priddy.
For County Judge:
]. G. Minkert. =
A. G. Board
For Tax Assessor:
]. Sidney Smith.
For Constable Precinct No, q;
John G. Smith.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-01

Moved have moved the Singer
sewing machine business to west side
of South Main street next door to W.
e. Saunders. Let me know your sew
ng machine wants. will try to please
you. Phone ACT or $40. T.. A. Satter'
white, salesman.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-01

The pay roll OF the Bryan & Brazos
River railroad would be somewhat Of
a town builder itself.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-01

less time than any other machine
made.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-01

This wifi be three strikes and out
for Teddy
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-01

For Constable Precinct No. q:
John G. Smith.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-06-13
PLATFORMS MORE IMPORTANT
THAN CANDIDATES, SAYS CLEWS

NEW YORK, June I, l9l2-HolI
days at home and abroad tended to
materially restrict stock market or
Crations. Another influence which
discourages activity is the approach
OF the conventions next month at
Chicago and Baltimore, Some idea
can be formed as to the forthcoming
candidates for the Presidency, but
thus far little has been said or made
known as to the platform Of either
party. At the moment this is of even
more Importance than the personnel
Of the candidates. Radicalism is
rampant in nearly all parts of the
country, especially in the West:
hence the formal declarations of each
side will be awaited with intense in.
terest The technical position of the
mSrket is also somewhat uncertain.
the recent rise having been engine0,.
ed by parties who have not entirely
succeeded in disposing of their sur.
plus stocks. Whether they will ulti.
mately succeed or not remains to be
seen.
Outside of Wall Street conditions
arc generally favorable. Crop reports
ere daily becoming much more salts.
factory; early damage having been
tulIy compensated for by good condi.
lions elsewhere and by prompt re-
planting. OF wheat, corn, oats and bav
the chances at present are in favor
of full crops. There is still some
uncertainty regarding cotton because
CT the lateness of that crop and the
prospect for a slightly diminished
acreage The only crop Of import
ance that seems likely to be short IS
that Of cattle. The last drouth and
the subsequent high price Of feed
forced the early marketing of large
Quantities of cattle; hence the pres.
ent deficiency in supplies and the
high prices of beef which are natur-
ally raising such a popular outcry.
The only remedy for this condition
Is eating less meat, which can read.
lily be done to advantage, since the
american consumer is among the
heaviest meat eaters in the world. A
curtailment of his diet in this respect
would undoubtedly benefit his health
and his pocketbook at the same
time.
The enormous volume of our fer
eign trade is an old but significant
story According to government es
Inmates total exports of the year vii