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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
BANKERS LIFE IS
NAMED IN A SUIT
Receiver Asked for Company
With Headquarters at Des
Moipes, Iowa. .-v

Indianapolis, Ind, Sept ,2s.-On be-
half of himself and, he says, of 1885,
600 other members of the Bankers
Life association of pes Moines, Iowa,
which does business in more than %
states and territories, Charles w.
Mclaughlin of Portland, Ind, filed
suit in superior court before Judge
John T. Rockford asking for an ac-
counting, judgment, the immediate ap-
pointment of receiver for the Bank
ers' Life association and the Bankers
Life company, and for the possession
and control of $1S,0OO,O0O assets.
The suit involves constitutional
questions and the rights of assessment
associations to change to the level
premium basis, as the old lines com.
panies are conducted.
Mclaughlin charges conspiracy on
the part of the officers and directors
of the defendant corporations to get
control of the $1s,O0O0O0 of assets
of the association and divert the funds
from their proper use and trust char
acter and deprive plaintiffs OF theiI
interest therein without compensa
ton.
According to the plaintiff, the direc
tors and officers of the defendant cor
pOrations in furtherance of their al
legged conspiracy, procured in the leg
islature in Iowa in March, 1907, the
passage of an act permitting amend
ment of the corporations articles Of
incorporation and bylaws in such q
manner as to transform it into a lega
reserve or level premium company
the same articles being involved al
in the old line companies.
The association was formed on the
mutual assessment basis, with tn,
members constituting the corporation
and with no capital stock, in July
1897. 1t was formed to insure tn,
lives of deceased members by tn,
levy Of an assessment against ever,
living member in the association.
/ The association now has in effec
over s400,000,0OO of insurance in tn,
/ United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
CONSPIRATORS IN
SEUL SENTENCED

seul, Korea, Sept. 2s.-Heavy sen
tences were imposed today on many OF
123 Korean prisoners charged with
conspiring against the life of Governor
General Count Terauchi.
The introduction into the Korean
conspiracy trial OF the names Of sew
eral American missionaries, promi-
nent among them Bishop Harris of the
Methodist Episcopal church, attrscf-
ed world vide attention to the cas-
The Japanese government and Kor-
can officials disyowed at al. times
suspicion of any completely on the
part of missionaries in the plot. The
prisoners, nearly all Of whom are
Christian converts, had made confes
sions duplicating missionaries, which
they afteTwarG withdrew, and declared
they were made under torture,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
TAFT BREAKS HIS RULE
NOT TO TALK POLITICS

Beverly. Sept. 2S.-President Taft
decided TO break his, rule of silence
on public addresses on political sub
jects late today when he speaks before
the republican clubs of Essex county
from the steps of his summer home.
New York, Sept Ex-Governor Viii
son declared today he felt greatly en-
couraged by his reception in New Eng
land the last few days.
Montgomery, Ala, Sept 2S.-Col.
onel Roosevelt in Alabama today, re.
newed his appeal to the south to sup
Port the progressive ticket. "If you
are against me" he said, Il have moth
ing TO say. The man I'm trying to
reach is the man who is for me, but
votes against me because his grand.
father voted that way"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
MAN OF 70 WEDS
17-YEAR-OLD GIRL
Aged Missourian Speeds to Cal
ifornia After Repeated
Proposals by Mail.

Los Angeles, Cal, Sept. 2s.-After
speeding half way across the conti
nent with all the enthusiasm of youth,
John C. Driver, 20 years old. of Eldon,
Mo, married Miss Naomi Tarwater,
10, of South Pasadena.
When the ceremony had been per-
formed the aged bridegroom, holding
the hand of the young bride, said he
never mad known a happier day.
According to Driver, he had Known
the girl ever since she was a child
whom he held on his knee. He was
then gray haired A year ago, when
Miss Tarwater was still living in FL
don, he asked her to be his bride. She
told him she did not yet know her
own mind, and asked him to wait
She moved here with her mother,
When finally he received Yes" to
his repeated question by letter he
took the first train to Los Angeles.
The bride gave three reasons for
the marriage.
81 love him." she said That's
the biggest reason. Then, secondly,
he has promised to build for me the
finest home in Elden. And then !
Just could not refuse him after he
had come all the way from Missouri
after l had said Yes
He told me he loved me when we
decided to leave Elden last spring,
and wanted me to marry him then.
was not sure | knew my mind, though,
and came out with mother and wait.
ed He wrote me almost every week,
telling me he could not live without
ne, and finally l intimated l might
marry him if he came to me. That
was five weeks ago, and two weeks
later he arrived at our home
One thing | told him did not like
1t was the big, old fashioned place
where he lived. He willingly agreed
to build me a mansion, and then !
consented"
Why shouldn't 1 marry Naomi?'
demanded Driver. Il have known
4 her all her life She is a sweet girl
and despite the disparity in our ages
( | know our lives will be as happy as
could be wished.
Il love her as / love my life. She
can have anything l possess that will
make our existence all it should be
The new home will be the finest il
Elden. She will occupy position any
girl would be proud to hold"
There was some slight difficulty II
arranging for the marriage. License
Clerk Sparks had misgivings about is
suing the license because of the diff
ference in the ages of the couple.
Why, ] am young again. Love
has turned time back" said Driver, as
+ he faced the clerk with his fiancee.
The prospective bridegroom told
I Sparks he was a widower. His frs
wife died four years ago. They had
no children.
The girl said she could not remem
/ Der the exact late Of her birth.
I'm IS, though she said, "aad
have my mothers consent"
The clerk was won over by this time
and the couple went to the ossce o.
Justice Summerfiield, where the knoJ
was tied.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
CHANCE TO QUIT
AS CUB MANAGER
President Murphy Announces
Ending of His Services
With Chicago Club.
is AT HIS OWN REQUEST
cwner Insists Liquor Rule Is Not
Aimed at Retiring Pilot
Has Great Record.

Chicago, Sept. 2s.-President Muir
ply of the Chicago National league
stub today announced that Frank
Chance, for several years manager Of
the team, would not manage the club
next year.
Chance came to Chicago in 1894 In
1905 he succeeded the late Frank
Seeley as manager. Chance brought
two worlds championships and four
league pennants to the club. Chance
was known as one of the greatest
first basemen. He managed the team
from the bench this year.
CLOT FORMS On BRAIN.
He had been hit in the head many
times by pitched balls and was fire.
qUently attacked with severe head
aches, which caused him to subr1it
to an operation in New York for re
moval OF a blood clot near the brain
Murphy in announcing Chances re
tirement, said: No one realizes the
value of Chance to the Chicago club
as much as / do. His successor doubt
less will be some one from the team
as our greatest success was attained
by a player-manage
PITTSBURGH RULE STANDS.
1T can thus be seen that what has
recently been said about the Pitts
burgh rule keeping players in good
physical condition could not have
been aimed at Chance, whose services
will be finished this year by his own
decision. ! want 10 start his success
sor under the plan which the Pitts
burgh club found successful"
The series for the city champions
between the Cubs and White Sox will
open Tuesday. Oct 8. The first game
Will be on the White Sox grounds.
FOGEL ACCUSES UMpIREs.
Chicago, Sept. 2S.-President Foge
OF the Philadelphia Nationals. in Z
signed statement here, charged thu
New York Nationals won the pennaut
this season because unduly favored
by certain umpires. who hoped, n III,
CIssats wen, they SsostastSe~s8s1rncfrFt
prohtable work in umpiriag the
worlds series. Fogel doesn't chare.
the New York management with cor
ruptng the umpires.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
Fourteen New Preaehers.

Marshalltown, Iowa, Sept. 2S.-The
admission of II young preachers into
the upper Iowa conference of the
Methodist Episcopal church was the
most impressive service of the con-
ference session here. Six second-year
men were fully received into the min
istry and the other eight were ad-
mitted on trial. The year class was
composed of Lewis Bradford, Farley:
Earle Baker. Goggon; Albert Coe.
Oasis; Fred Seegmilier. Elberon: 10
seph Warton, Lansing, and Arthur
Henke, Cedar Rapids. The frst-year
men We're: E. G. Cuttschall, Mount
vernon; John Davis, New Hartford: ::
Oliver Felter, J. H Graham, Edison
Leach, Fayette; George Harvey, Coles
burg; Floyd HiIlman. Plainheld, and
harry Kofske. Gutenberg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
DAUGHTERS LOST
Love AT $4,000

Tacoma, Wash, Sept. 2s.-A suit
against prominent churchmen and
sisters of the Academy of Visitation
ed $4,000 damages for the alleged
kidnapping and alienation of the az
fections of her daughter, Majorie Rie.
man, II, was brought to a close last
night after the jury awarded Mrs
Magnusson damages of $4,000. Inc
charges were against Bishop Odea OF
Nisqually diocese, Father Van Goeth,
am, Mother Camilius, Sister Oloysisus
and an attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
saved by Phone and Auto.

Racine, Wis. Sept. 2S-Telephone
and auto played a conspicuous part in
the rescue of George Morton, a tramp
molder. at Corliss, Wis. last night
when Morton charged with a heinous
crime alleged to have been perpetrat-
ed on a youth Of the village, was
about TO be lynched to a coal hoist
after being fearfully kicked and
pounded by mob. Sheriff Wheery of
Racine with deputy, In response TO
a hurry up telephone call, arrived
in an automobile and Quieted the mob.
Morton was brought to the county
jail. He denies the allegations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
DROWNING INQUIRY ENDS
Official Court Finds Commander of
Boat Made EHcusabIe Error.

Waukegan, H., Sept. 2S.-The court
OF inquiry, composed of officers at
the naval training station, yesterday
afternoon completed its inquiry into
the drowning of II men and forward
ed its report to Washington. The in
vestigation ,substantiates the inquest
report made Immediately after the
accident.
1t was an error in judgment on the
part OF Mr.. Negus, but it was one
that anybody would have made" Cap,
tain Fullam said. IF he hadn't thought
that he was in shoal water and an.
chored his boat there is no questaion
in my mind but the boat would have
been safe. 1t was thoroughly sea.
worthy"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
CAUGHT R0BBING A SAFE
Football Player Captures Robber
When He Tries to Escape.

Cedar Falls, Iowa, Sept. sc. ]. H.
Murphy, aged 50, whel discovered by
the police in the act of robbing the
safe of William Lawrence, an imple-
meRt dealer. made a desperate effort
to escape. but was captured by
Sandy Gregg Of the high school
football team. Murphy had worked
seven years for Lawrence, resigning
two years ago. Thirty-five dollars
were missing from the safe, and Law
renee has been robbed of similar
amounts several times in the last four
months
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
CONFESSION ENDS TRIAL
Wife Slayer Says He is Ready to Go
to Gods Court.

Fort Smith, Ark, Sept. 2S.-Ferdi.
nand Glaubitz, Oh trial at Ozark, Ark,
for the murder of his wife, checked
the prosecuting attorneys argument
yesterday and declared to the court:
Il am tired of this; | am guilty. |
am ready for the rope. / believe in
the doctrine of an eye for an eye
d tooth for a tooth and d life for a
life. / am ready to go to Gods court,
and he will know all about my case. 4"
The jury found him guilty Of first
degree murder. Glaubitz committed
the crime for which he will be hanged
because he. was jealous of his own
son by a former marriage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
NICARAGUA'SWAR
is NOT over YET

Washington, Sept 2S-Calls for
help for women and children still de-
tanned in Leon, as par, or the policy
OF the liberals, indicate the revolu-
tion in Nicaragua was not put down
18th the surrender of General Mena
and his forces at Granada Minister
Meitzel, reporting the situation at
Leon. says relief has been extended a
few Americans and other foreigners.
7 he methods OF warfare employed by
General Mena and the Zelayistas in
dicated in Weitzers statement that
during the bombardment OF Managua
i22 women and children were struck
b. proiectiles, while not one man was
Injured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
Senate Committee Makes
Startling Discovery in
Inquiry.
ARMS ARE SHIPPED IN
Report Probably Will Recon-
mend Intervention by the
United States.

Los Angeles, Cal. Sept. 2s. = The
United States senate subcommittee ap-
pointed to investigate relations with
Mexico completed its work in this city
today and while the members are nom
committal as to the subject matter Of
the report, they will submit, Senator
Smith says il will embody evidence
showing that since the beginning of
the Madero revolution large quanti-
ties of munitions of war have been
shipped into Mexico across the Amer
ican border.
INTERVENTION NECESSARY.
The report, it is believed will hold
that the evidence adduced points to
the necessity for the United States to
intervene in Mexico in order that
Americans and American interests il
Mexico receive proper protection. The
investigators interrogated 500 witness
es and have taken the testimony of rs
witnesses. The evidence shows that
during the last two years 10000, 900
rounds of ammunition went into Mex
leo from FL Paso and 10000 rounds
from Los Angeles. From FL Paso 40
600 rifles were sent across the border,
a.ld from Los Angeles, 100.
NO AID GIVEN OROZCO.
Five hundred tons of dynamite were
shipped into Mexico during the revo.
lutiOnary periods
"A large per cent of the total fire.
arms said Senator Fail went into
the republic during the Madero revo-
Z II is said the evidence proves con
clusively that no American money was
used in financing the Orozco rebellion.
( but tends to establish the claim that
American funds we're used to finahce
! the MadeTO revolution
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
kinaIs pauahters Elect.

Freeport, Ill, Sept 28-The Kings
Daughters state convention closed
Friday with election OF the following
officers:
President-Mrs. w G. Bennett, Aus
tin.
Vice President - Miss Elizabeth
Howard, Galena
Recording Secretary Miss Marian
Fairman, Chicago.
Executive Board Mrs. Margaret
Wickens, Paris; Mrs. p. o. Silver,
Freeport; Mrs J. A Foster. MolinFA
Mrs. Victor Hayens, Greenfield; MI
Jessie Plowman, Chicago. HE
The 1913 convention Will be he'T e
Cbautauqua. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
GUARDSNEN ARE
HELD FOR DEATH

Lansing, Mich, Sept. 2S.-A mil
tary court of inquiry today exonerated
Captain Blackman, Lieutenant Smith
and Privates Jackson and McArdle
from legal responsibility for the kill
ing of John Eisy, during the receht
prison riots at Jackson Blackman
and Jackson were arrested yesterday
at Jackson by civil authorities charg-
ed with numbering Eisy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
watterson M In N.m York

New York, Sept. 2s.-COloneI Henry
Watterson. editor OF the Louisville
Courier-Journal, has been seriously i'll
in New York for the last week. His
recovery is now assured, it is thought,
and on Monday it is expected tnat 10
will be able TO return TO Louisville. He
is suffering from Inflammation of the
bladder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
FIVE WOMEN ARE
TAKEN AS CAMS

New York, Sept. 2s.-Five we'll
dressed women, arrested in a hair
dressers' establishment, were held to-
day on $1,000 bail each for examina-
ton on charge of gambling. One
had $537, another had S101, while a
third had lost all her money except
p cents. Scores of friends volun-
teered bail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
AUTO BANDITS IN
MORE BOLD JOBS

Chicago, Sept. 2S.-Four restaurants
were raided in quick succession and
patrons and proprietors held up at
the point of revolvers by band of
automobile bandits today. The rob-
berries were a climax to a thrilling
nights campaign by the robbers in
northern Indiana, where a score OF
people were held up. One man was
robbed of $500 there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
FRANCES DREADNOUGHT
is LAUNCHED AT TOuL ON

Toulon, Sept. 28.-The new French
dreadnought Paris, the most formi-
dable ship in the French navy, was
launched this afternoon. The event
was made the occasion Of great pop
ular demonstration In approval OF the
policy of reinvigoration of the French
navy introduced by Theophile Del
casse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
The Weather
Forecast Till 7 p. M. Tomorrow for
Rock island, Davenport Moline,
and Vicinity,

Generally cloudy tonight and Sun
day. Continued cool.
Highest temperature yesterday, 81,
lowest last night, 46. Temperature at
7 a. m. 40,
Wind velocity at a. m. nine miles
per hour.
Precipitation in the last "a hours.
02 of an inch.
Relative humidity at p. m. 81, at
Ia IN. 81.
Stage of water, "A feet, with fall
of 2 of a foot in the last "a hours.
I'M. SHERIEE, Local Forecaster.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
(From noon today to noon tomorrOw1
Snn sets 5:4T. rises 800. Evening
stars: Mercury. Venus. Mars, Jupiter
Morning star: Saturn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
Steamer Sinks; Crew sa/

Maronette, Mich, Sept % NJ.
HeAry Richardson and his : II
had narrow escape tn
when the steamer Culli
Lake Superior, 20 miles I'M
Island. The sailors we' m IS On.
for several hours in s.Armatisr
rescued by the fshiEPT~ Also
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
surnett Elected London Mayor.

London. sept. 2S.-Sir David Bur
ret' today vas elected lord mayor OF
london for the term beginning
Nov. ..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
Girl Has Pr

New York, Sepl
lander, the haDaN take our spec
who was arref Bzg. heart, stona
IyVsyears in Dayenpo
charge or la3Lfay and Saturday e.
that she was c(Tng from 10 to IL q.
thy ChicagdV/hJ STlTuTl
~ ~. Davenport. Ia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
LONDON sIPPOnTERS NIGN.

London. sept. 2S.-The league and
covenant against home rule, as well
as the women's declaration, was sign
cd extensively today in London and
other cities in the United Kingdom
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28

Associated Press
Exclusive Wire
The Holly chieftain., 1912-09-20

will state for the benefit of the un.
initiated, is almost ~ beautiful
and quite az dear to the brides
heart as solid silver. They spent
the day with Mrs. Miller returning
to Holly in the evening. The fol-
lowing ladies made up the party:
Mesdames Lambelton. Millinger.
Duncan, Crook, Pratz, Boyd, Will.
kins, j. s. McMurtry and Joe
Vsvra, the latter remaining for a
short visit With her sister.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-09-20
xansas AninnAis barred.


Gov. Shafroth has issued a pro:
clamation to the effect that all
horses and mules from Kansas
coming to Colorado shall be pro-
hibited, unless accompanied by q
certificate Of health given by the
State Board of Stock Inspection
Commissioners, or by their duly
authorized agent, or by the Y. >.
Bureau of Animal Industry.
Dr.. Glover, the veterinary from
the Fort Collins Agricultural
college. gave an interesting talk
on the loss of SO many horses east
of Holly, at the Commercial club
last Monday. but failed to state
how to even allay, let alone cure'
the stricken creatures.
1t costs but little more than
plain paper. Your name and ad-
dress neatly printed on 100 note
heads and envelopes for only
The Holly chieftain., 1912-09-20
Pieres says: ..cail Him Down"

p1o1eo says 'Cau t41m Down."
Heily. Cess., Sept. Is, 1912.
Edites II Ths Hsaay Chieftaia:
I wish yos wssld cell tie Lamar "esb"
d0wa. He 10 too slow. Ii 10 ~ the
assseies now y 10 WHO ws.ts ths olice
-tAas ~ bsss ssttlsA. Il 10 whoa the
psspas west ter ths slkes, ed there are
Ct lssst thsss q % as,ss isssrssasd.
J. A. FIERCE.
From the above We assume Mr..
Pierce refers to one Editor Crazy,
who was formerly cashier in his
fathers bank, but has driftcd into
a. many different varieties of poll
tics ~ Heinz with his ..57" in the
pickle business. He's not respon.
sible. jim.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-09-20

Presentation TO Ars. CIV. Miller.
On Friday of last week some Of
the friends of Mrs. George W.
Miller, who but lately was Miss
Ella Boyer, went to see her in her
new home in Wiley, taxing with
them q veritable shower" of kit.
chen aluminium ware, which We
The Holly chieftain., 1912-09-20
MODEL DRUG STONE.
Farmers Pharmacy Undergoes
Thoroukh QyerhAulinG.

thorough overhaulinG.
"Clsaalinsss is surely next to Godh-
sess, said Msaster o. P. Weston Of
Fsrner's Phsraacy to . Chisftaia re-
porter, ysstsrdsy, and the sppsarsnce OF
the store did ao& belle his statement. for
there was pisse for everythinf and ev-
eryfhinf sesasd 70 be in its place.
There was ~ sir Of tidiness about the
store that SPOKE volumes for the veteran
pharnscist. Nj. o. P. Weston, who re-.
sitaed . splendid position at Colorado
SpriaGs to come here, ssd he has become
70 thoroughly iaserested in Holly and
Holly people tkst he has decided to send
for his family.
Mssassr Weston is phsrsmsceuticsl
graduate Of nsay years experience, and
any prescription entrusted to him will
receive the bsae6t Of his thorough,
ksowledle. for ~ realizes full well that
The Holly chieftain., 1912-09-20

Step il this entssprisinf store and let Mr..
Weston show ysu around, or let him
make you the kasst fountain drink that
ever tfickIed down q wayfarinf msn's
throat.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-09-20

Few, il any, medicines, have met with
the Uniform success that has attended the
use Of Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
D;arrhoea Remedy The remarkable cures
ofoolic and diarrhoea which il hiss effected
in almost every nei9hborhood have given
it wide reputation. For sale by The
Holly Pharmacy, Ikeinan Bros. Props.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-09-20
rormu,a fst Rapid Firing.

The ride for rapid firing should
have shotgun weight. shotgun bal
ance. shotgun trigger pull. shotgun At
and the sights must be such rs can
be caught instantly without effort in
alignment. The hands grasp the
niece firmly, not with the rifeman's
loose grip. but the left arm pushes
forward while the right draws back.
and the trigger = pulled by trans
ferring the drawing back force to the
trigger finger. and not by any con-
scious crooking oe that finger. The
moment the bad covers the mark the
bullet must be under way. be the aim
good or bad.-OutlpE :
The Holly chieftain., 1912-09-20

In Thoroushnsss Only 10 Aeeur-
aey Possible.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-01-26

Charles b. Morrison, master in chan
cery. lie testified that a large mum
ber of Chicago butter and egg board
members were also members of the
Elgin board of trade during the years
he was member.
His testimony was that the Chicago
men, after fixing prices in Chicago,
went to Elgin and fixed the prices
there to correspond. The government
is attempting to show that the com.
mission men and dealers fixed the
prices to suit themselves and in order
that there might not be conflict be.
tween the Chicago and the Elgin
prices dominated the Elgin board OF
trade.
Colvin Brown, secretary of the FL
gin board, and Lee Borden Judson
former secretary, appeared before the
committee in the morning Their tes
timony was that the Elgin board has
committee Of five, known as the
quotation committee, which investi
gated butter conditions and reported
the results Of such inquiry to The
board. The board then fixed prices
with this report as basis.