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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-28
DEPUTY ASSESSORS MEET.
And Have Session to Talk over
Why's and Wherefores Of
Their Work.

The deputy county assessors HEX
meeting with County Assessor L
c. Breeder Monday of this week tt
talk over the matter of the work ol
assessing for this spring, every town
ship in the county but two being rep
resented at the meeting. Several Of
the deputy assessors have served in
the same capacity for many years an
a sort Of Round Table" talk was
held which will no doubt be of great
benefit to those who are starting ou
Tor the. first time at the work. Some
OF the people over the county have In
the past tried to make this work as
hard and disagreeable as possible for
the assessors and at the meeting It
was decided that if a man refuses to
sign a statement or swear or affirm
to the same his assessment should be
increased so per cent as provided by
law. 1t will be a good thing for the
tax payers Of the entire county. for
1t will learn the fellow who tries %
dodge paying his taxes a lesson and
VIII at the same time help to remove
part of the burden from the man
who lists his property correctly and
Is always willing to pay his Just
snare. No real estate assessments
will be made this year, but only the
personal property and the new i'm
provements.
Following is the list of the depu-
ties present at the meeting:
Beaver-R. V. Hitschman. Claflin,
Route 2.
Buffalo-Joe Warnken, Heizer.
Cleveland-W. H. Oeser, Claflin.
Clarence-C. E. Button, Great Bend
Comanche-G. F. Koch, Jr., Ellin-
wood.
Cheyenne-Frank Schneweis. Claf-
lin. Route 2.
Eureka-Henry w. Laudick, Great
Bend, Route 8.
Fairview-J. A. Brack, Otis, Rt. /.
Grant-Thomas .Pizinger, Olmitz.
Great Bend-Albert Allison, Great
Bend.
Homestead-A. ]. Held, Great Bend
Route 3.
Independent - Chas. Radenberg.
Claflin.
Logan-Chas. Heinz, Claflin.
Lakin-John Doherty, Ellinwood.
Liberty-Joe McMullen, Great Bend
Route /.
Pawnee Rock-Cecil Gilbert, Paw
nee Rock.
South Bend-Gus Selle, Cheat Bend,
Route 2.
Union-J. A. Rude, Hoisington,
Route l.
Walnut-R. E. Mauler, Olmitz.
Hoisington-Tom Murphy.
Great Bend City-Wall Dodge.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-28
BROKE HIS PROMISE
And Former Great Bend Girl Would
Not Stand To Be Fooled That
Way.

Miss Mamie Legg, formerly a resi-
dent Of this city, has brought sui
In the Reno county district court
against R. j. McClay, a druggist and
wealthy land owner of Plainville
Rocks county, for damages in the
sum Of $4,000 for breach of promise
The papers in the suit were served
on Mr.. McClay while in Hutchinson
u attendance at the druggists con-
Vention.
Miss Legg has been in the employ
Of the Overland Motor company at
Hutchinson as stenographer, and al
teges that McClay, who is a man of
middle age, proposed marriage to her
IN December, 1911. At that time she
did not consent, but finally last
March promised to be his wife. Plans
tor the wedding were made, the cere-
mony to take place as soon as a con-
test over a homestead claim of Miss
Legg's in Colorado was adjusted, and
during this time Mr.. McClay prepar-
ed to build their new home, Miss
Legg drawing the plans for the same
aerself. But last December McClay
evidently had change of mind or
oeart, for in that month he married
Mrs. Flora Reitz, of Hutchinson.
and the new home that Miss Legg
aad planned was occupied by another.
Now Miss LAgg feels that as a balm
to her injured feelings Mr.. McClay
should contribute cash to the tune of
$4,000, and has entered suit for the
above amount. Evidently the value
She places on the gentleman was not
set by a married woman, for no wo-
man who has ever had any expert
ence with man would consider him
worth anything like that amount.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-28
THE DEMOCRATIC BANQUET.

The annual feast of edibles and
flow of oratory indulged in by the
active Democrats of Knasas on Wash
ington's birthday was celebrated this
year ON the 22nd inst, with more
than the usual fire of enthusiasm ant
good feeling. For Kansas Democrats
you know, are now "the people" and
they are not going to be backward
in keeping that fact before the pub
Tic. Had not the belated snow storm
Of that week kept many at home in
all parts of the state the large Ma
sonic banquet han would not have
held the feasters.
The speeches we're every one cheer
ed to the echo. The address of Gov
ernor Hodges was indeed one of the
finest and most instructive as ex-
pounding progressive democracy of
today that has ever been delivered
in Kansas. The governor made his
hearers understand that there is not
drop of the escence Of rabbit in
his veins, and that the coming two
years under his guidance as governor
VIII see most all the reforms that
Kansas people Of all parties have
been crying for put into practice so
FAR as lays in his power.
Ex-Governor Dockery, Of Missouri,
delivered a fine address, from the
standpoint Of a western Democrat,
and expressed the confidence Of all
classes In the wise and patriotic
course Of President-elect Wilson, pre-
dieting a continuation Of such stat,
manship throughout his term.
With the exception, possibly. Of
Governor Hodges, the most pleasing
and enthusiastically received address
q the evening was delivered by a
Great Bend young lady. Mss Novma
Merring. She was down on the pro-
gram for a talk oG the subject The
Woman's Sphere" Some Of the
guests who were fearful that the ez-
ecutve committee having the ar
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-28
WHEATLEY GOING UP.

Charles Wheatley, the Kansas boz
Detroit bought from the Springfield
Centrai League club the latter part Of
last season, sent in his signed con
tract to President Navin Of the tt
gers recently. Wheatley did not 40.
cept the terms offered him in his ART
contract, but Navin finally cana
across with a raise and the 19-year.
old speed marvel attached his sixna.
ture to the papers. Hugh Jennings
mas ordered the young star to report
In Gulfport, Miss, the Tigers'' train.
Ing quarters, on Washington's birth.
day.
Wheatley started his baseball career
with the Kansas City Juniors. a team
that won the amateur championships
there in 1909. The following year ha
Joined the Abilene, Kas., team q
the Central Kansas League. From
Abilene he came to Great Bend for
the season of 1911, was sold by the
Great Bend management to st. 10.
seph and thence sold to Springfield.
Detroit paid the owner of the Spring
field club $500 for wheatley last
fall. Wheatley is the first ex-Gpeat
Bender to attain an active position
in the Big Show
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-28

DR.. John Schrant was here from
Hutchinson last week for a visit of
a few days with his many old time
Great Bend friends. DR.. Schrant
for several years past has been 10
Gated at Dighton, but on his recent
return from taking a postgraduate
course In surgery in some Of the best
colleges in Europe, opened up offices
IN Hutchinson. Schrandt for several
years attended the old Central Nor
NAL College in this city and later
graduated from the state university
at Lawrence. While at both univer-
stiles he had the deserved reputa.
ton of being one of the best all
around athletes in the state, being
an especially valuable member Of
both the baseball and football teams
and has often played as a member
Of the Great Bend nine. He is now
specializing In diseases Of the eye,
ear. nose and throat. and enjoys a
lucrative practice.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-28
TO BUILD MODERN HOME.

e. E. Barricklow has purchased lota
on West Broadway, Just west Of Dr.
Lindas' residence, and on Tuesday
OF this week let the contract TO
Fin Likes for the erection Of a fins
nine room modern residence and
work on the same will be started a.
soon as possible. When completed
1t will be one Of the finest resi-
dences in the city.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-28

rangement of the program in charge
mad brought out militant Suffragette
70 roast the defenseless men for
their many shortcomings, were most
agreeably disappointed. Miss Mer-
ring gave her conception of the pro-
per place and duties of women. from
the days of our great-grandmothers
down to the present days Of uniyer-
sal suffrage in Kansas. And she did
1t IN such a forceful, witty and logi-
cal manner that she was greeted
throughout the address with round af
ter round Of applause She was de-
nberate and self7possessed, so clear
and distinct in enunctation that she
had everyone in the great hall with
her from start to finish. Her know
ledge of the vital issues Of the day.
and her able and logical handling Of
the same was a revelation to those
who may have thought that the wo-
men Of this day had not kept posted
in politics.
Representative Niles Mulroy, Of e.
lis, was elected President for the en-
suing year to succeed W. P. FEEDER.
A Vice-Presidnet was chosen from
each Of the eight congressional dis
tricts. These men compose the
Executive Board, which board will ar
range for the next banquet.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-28
KEEP THE FLAG.
Sarton County Teachers Again Cap
ture Flag For Best Attendance.

For the third successive year the
Barton county teachers won the flag
SOr the best attendance at the meet
ang of the Central Kansas Teachers
Association which was held in Hutch
snsOn last Thursday, Friday and Sat
Srday. Rice county was second in
point of attendance and Stafford coun.
y third. The meeting this year was
the most largely attended and most
successful Of any meeting of the Or
SanizatiOn, and no doubt was of much
value to every teacher present from
The excellent talks and the inter-
ehange> of ideas. Much of the Gre
dit for the success of the meeting
should be given to the retiring pres
tdent, Prof. Senter, of this city, who
has worked hard and faithfully for
The success and the growth of the
organization. Ninety-two of the Bar
ton county teachers were in attend
Snce. Following are the names:
James Freer, D. T. Spahr, Agnes
Praeger, Nellie Cheney, Clarence
Guer, Alex Stroh, C. c. Crawford,
AdOlph Lunan, Beatrice Caraway,
Edith Rush, F. w. Huntington, Clara
Miller Bessie Clark, Matte Fruit,
Clementine Moses, Della Plush, Will
dam Mcmahon, Fannie Derby, Fora
Reed, W. s. Heitzman, Verna Walker
Matte Sherrow, Margaret Gordon,
Ethel Duff, Grace Mathews, Winifred
O'Connell, Julia O'Connell, Myra Ros
Grace Althoff, June Turley, Mildred
COughlin, Opal Elmore, Ethel Moffat,
Mrs. Theo. Aldrich, Margaret Kenney,
Irma A. Robinson, Maude Hagen, Ef-
lie Jackson, Dorothy Hartley, H. E.
Powers, E. R. Lancaster, Bertha
Hagen, A. F. Senter, Edith Sellers,
Myra Winget, Jay Stewart, c. A. Ak
ton, Alice Asher, Olive Collins, Martha
Trinder, Muriel Hooper, Gertrude Fig
ley, Bessie Norman, Bess Weaver,
Hattie Koelsch, Clara Kopp, Lois
Glenn, S. D. Martin, Fred Archer,
Veda Carver, Lucy Peviano, G. NJ.
Lortz, Mabel Taylor, Floyde Millard,
Harriet Millard, Louisa Waite, Mabel
Christner, Flossie Mushaney, R. RAN
hin, Cressie Tubbs, Nellie Mathews,
Jennie Momyer, Anna Rearich, Nellie
L2ngford, Halle Hedrick, Beatrice
Rush, Helen Hayes, Ethel McGreevey,
Mary Dudley, Ethel Chaddock, Matte
Cheney, Ray Davidson, Leo Tapy,
Helen Minis, ]. L. Sellers, Clyde
KOOntz, Norman Ashbaught, Dwight
O'Hara, Anna Carlisle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-28
TABERNACLE BUILDING SOLD.

The tabernacle building at the cor.
ner Of Broadway and Williams was
sold at public auction last Saturday
for $475.O0, being purchased by Chas.
Allison Of this city. This is only
about half Of what the lumber cost
but considering the fact that a great
portion OF 1t is cut into short lengths
and that the structure must be en-
tirely wrecked to be moved, we be-
iieVe It was a fair price. To say the
least IT was $500 more than any
one else wanted to pay for It and
the public a Is a pretty good Judge
Of values.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-28

ing of the Grand Lodge and tie grand
Chapter.
He was elected Grand Master Of
the Grand Lodge and Grand High
Priest Of the Grand Chapter, an hon.
or which, so far as we have been
able to learn, has never before been
conferred upon a Kansas Mason. In
addition to the dual honor of hold
ing both of these distinguished posi-
tions, at the same time, the history
Of Judge Coles election to the office
of Grand Master carries with it very
unusual personal compliment. In
Grand Lodge circles the line of pro-
motion is marked out and is almost
unwritten law, but in the Judges
case his personal popularity was so
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-28

JUDGE COLE UNUSUALLY
HoNoRED IN KANSAS MASONRY

Great Bend is the Masonic center
OF Kansas this year. This comes
about particularly by the unusual
honors conferred upon Judge Elrick
&. Cole at the recent annual meet
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-28

TO the many friends and acQuain-
iances as we'll.
He leaves to mourn his death his
wife and three small children, beside
numerous other relatives and a hest
f friends.
Funeral services were he'd Wed.
esday afternoon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-28

Ted Cartmell was here from Kan
sas City last week for a visit Of a
lew days with relatives and friends
nere and at Raymond. Ted Is a sci.
entific dairyman by profession, com
Ing here from England about four
years ago to take charge Of the Mer-
nit Dairy Farmm. north Of town. He
has quit the dairy business. however.
and is now employed IN the Santa
Fe ticket offices at Kansas City.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Healer came
IN from Garden City las Wednesday
tor short visit with relatives here.
Nj. Healer has disposed Of his pro-
duce business in Garden City, and
they will move to Peabody. Kans.,
where he has purchased an interest
In the electric Hight plant.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-28

Eirick Brown was down from Gala
Tia one day last week On a business
"Trip and for q visit with relatives an.
friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-28
great that he was elected without
having to go through the line"

That Judge Cole will make good
goes without saying and our entire
community is honored in the recogni-
ton accorded him.
In addition to Judge Cole, Great
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-28

Mr.. Klinck, Of the A. & A. store
at ElHnwood, was here this mornine
on a short business trip.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-28

Bend is also represented by DR.. A.
ID. Connect, Grand Treasurer of the
Grand Chapter and of the Grand
Council and of the Order of High
Priesthood, positions on which he
seems to have life lease. Also by
Rev! VIM. Westwood as Grand Pre-
late in the Grand Commandery,
which office he fills with credit to
himself and to the satisfaction OF the
Fraternity, and Chas. E. Lobdell, as
Grand Senior Deacon of the Grand
Lodge, position which is usually
regarded as a stepping stone to the
office of Grand Master. So we are
not only the center this year, but
likely to be on the map for some
time to come.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-02-28

John Moran returned this morning
from business trip east.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-01-04
Clearance Prices on
Women's and Children's
Outer Garments and Furs

All purchased from most reliable Furriers away
back last Spring when prices were much below to-
days values. Styles are the newest
RUer Mink Coat--exceptonally choice SKINS finely ben
ded-52 inches long, large roll collar broad cuffs richly
lined Fairly Priced $500 now.............$55.O 90
Hudson Seal Coat--very rich and lustrouswide shawl
collar, brocade satin lining. Lowered from $500
Brown Marin OF Coat--very serviceabe-handsomely
marked. Was $4,000 Observation-Disclosures 100
Black Pony Skin Coat modified cuaway, trimmed with
black opoSsum fur, handsomely lined most stylish
garment. Now $50 90, $1,000
Black Lynx Set-arge shawl collar and barrel muf-very
silky sheer. AT 5000. SIS 90
All other Furs priced at equally great price reductions
Womens and Misses Cloth Coats--kerSeys chinchlas,
bouce, tweedS, ETC. ColorS black, grey navy and
mixtures Not coat reserved ....................
Were $3.50 to $40, now $500 to $3.50
Wonens and Misses Tailored Suts--Some of the best
are still here SergeS chevioS tweedS, corduroyS, etc.
Black, navy, grey brown and mixtures. ...........
At $3.50 to $3.50. were $1,000 to $500
Women's and Misses Cloth Dresses--all new--navy
black grey and mixtures Mostly fine serges ...
At So 80 to 50 o, So SO to $3.50
Women's and Misses Rain Coats--new reliable sorts
only-wide choice
AT $500, So 90, 1925 and $1O.69
Were $3.50 TO 81 90
Womens Dress Skrts--a pricecut-very good variety.
At 81. 90 to So %, 81 80 to $3.50
Silk PettcoatS handsome messanes-black and COL
orS. 400 sorts to 3.95 sorts to 1919
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SOUTH SALISBURY

Miss Nora Harrington has employ
ment in North Bennington.
Mrs. Mary Galusha Is suffering
from the effects Of severe cold.
Miss Vera Flemming is stopping
with. her sister Mrs. Wyman. She
has employment in North Benning-
ton
The Eagle Square company are TAX
ing inventory this week The en-
ployers are having a little idle time
and the sportsmen are enjoying the
opportunity.
Mr. and Mrs. o. l.. Lawrence enter
tanned over New Years, Mr.. Lawer-
ences father, l.. L. Lawrence. and
brothers George, Leonard and Au-
gustus. also Henry Brooks. all Of
Nergennes.
John Millington is taking names
through this village interesting peo-
pie with regard to having our village
lighted by electricity. The Venture
seems TO be interesting the community
and promises to be- an assured under
taking Mr.. Millington has been in
New York city some time His many
friends are glad TO see him among
us and glad OF the interest he is TAX
ing - get Our village lighted.
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Warm SLumber Garments
at EASY Prices

AT regular fair prices have heard end of favorable
comment on quality and values
Womens' Flannetette Gowns and light stripes
all made generous roomy, neatly trimmed and cleany
finished
SOC Gowns, sizes IS to H. 3sc 100 Gowns regular and
extra sizes, Is to 20 inch neckS at 75c. LIS Gowns
extra sizes, CSC.
Mems Outing Night Shirts-whe and stripes, high
down collars SIC sorts, SOC. 75c sorts, sec
100 sorts, S5c.
Mems Pajamas- -outng lanneS silk frog aStenngs ECO
grades LOO so grades l.25 .25 grades, 81 90.
Mems Bath Robes-warm, handsome, faSt-coor blanket
robes at 95 and 44S were $500 and SIS 90
Chldren's Sleeping Garments SOC Hanneettes $50.
75c fam ,letteS at Soc 25c knitgray only &c.
DR.. Dentons Knit SieeperS- so and Use, were so
IS and ST 90.
Boys Night Shirts stripes u IL to IA ID at sec
were soc.
Boys Paamos piece II IL to 10 at sc. 100
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1exande1. DrYSda1e 81 Son

heavily insured. Among the exhibits
is a series of 135 insurance policies.
totaling S127. 500 insurance. which
Commissioner Johnson's agents Sc
cured on porperty valued at Only
1886. Underwriters answered this
sensational showing with the declara-
tion that each new policy rendered
an previous ones void and that So
could not have been collected. The
commissioner conteFded that whe.-
her OF not this was 80. insurance
companies In this country were woe
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-01-04
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
Jews Of the Town and Village Told Brief,
tor Busy Readers


Dancing tonight in Foresters hall,
Goldsmith's fun orchestra.
Miss Ruth Clifford has returned
from visit in Pittsfield. I
John A Connely of North street,
who has been ill, has recovered.
Misses Edith and Agnes Van SAINT
voord are visiting in New York.
Nineteen thirteen disr1es and oal-
endars, desk pads, ledgers day BOOKS,
etc.
Miss Maud Carpenters school will
open Monday after the Christmas
vacation.
Thomas Stewart has returned from
Sunderland and is employed at the
Bradford mill.
Mems Fleece Lined Underwear, soc
grade, special 39c, at the New York
Store on North street. ADV.
Buy your Clothing, Shoes and Rub
bers at the New York Store and Save
Money. Save the checks. Adv
Harry Moore returned today to Yer
mont university after passing he
holiday vacation at his home here.
Thomas ]. Healy. who has been
passing the holiday recess here, will
return Sunday to Colgate university.
Miss Gladys Fauley has returned
to the university of Vermont after
spending the Christmas recess at her
home here
Miss Jennie Alden returned Friday
evening from New York where she
spent the holidays with Mrs. Thorn
ton f. Turner and children.
The funeral of John Stewart will be
held from the home of his son, Jonn
Stewart of Lyons street, Sunday after
noon at 2 o'clock. Rev. G. S. Mills OF
the Second Congregational church
will ofiiciate.
One of the freaks of the sudden
change last night from spring to win
ter weather conditions was loud
clap of thunder about o'clock in
the morning Friday afternoon the
conditions of sky and atmosphere
closely resembled those that prevail
in dog days. All that was lacking
was high temperature.
The heavy wind of last night blew
down the high tension wire on the
North Adams and Bennington trolly
line between Pownal and North Ad-
ans and no cars were run over the
line this morning. The Bennington
and Hoosick Falls line was also some
what effected by the storm and for
time no cars were run this morning
on Main street east of the trolly cam
panys office.
List of letters remaining uncalled
for at the post Office for the week
ending December 30th 1912: Mr..
Charles Cover Calogero Drago, Box
liz, Mr.. A. G.. Gellott, Mr. John Mo
lese, Edward Staeber. Mr. James Fox
Siemor. c. II. Williams. Mrs. NJ. A.
Keruagham, S44-6th Ave-; Mrs. B.
Meier. Mrs. Matte Satan, Mrs. Frank
C. Platts, 81 Congress St; Mrs. Fan
ME +. Church.
The First Baptist church will con
duct services tomorrow as follows
Public worship with preaching by the
pastor at 1890 a. m, and 1880 p. IN.
The morning theme, Form and Sub
stance" evening subject, The Phil
| ippian Jaior" AT 1880 a. m, the or
dinance of the Lords Supper will be
| observed. Bible school at noon. Jun
Tor Endeavor at 3, and Senior Endea-
yor at $50 p. m. The pastor will
present series of biographical sub
jects beginning tomorrow evening
with the Philippian Tailor, and con
tinuing on successive Sunday even
ings. A cordial welcome awaits all
who meet with us. Congregational
| singing led by Quartette.
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NORTH BENNINGTON

Services will be held at the Con-
gregational church at the usual hour
on Sunday Following the morning
worship the sacrament of the Lords
supper will be celebrated. The SEES
sion of the Sunday school will be held
at 1910 The Endeavor society
meets at o'clock instead of els and
all young people are invited to SOC
ial hour. The evening preaching ser
vice is convened at Z o'clock. All
will be welcome to all services. The
coming week will be celebrated as
the week of prayer
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throwing a glare OF almost spotlight
brilliancy upon him and crowds pass
ing just outside the plate glass win
dows. robber carried ont a holdup
in an Erie rlilroad ticket Office on
Broadway. near Herald square. last
night
While Joseph FARRELL. the ticket
agent was turning to get the Chic
ago time tables which the stranger
requested. the latter drew a large
blue steel revolver and demanded the
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INcENplARIsm RAMPANT
A Quarter Of New Works Fires ere
Work Of Firebuus

New York. Jan. 3.-Firebugs are
costing New York city S4.000.000 a
year. according 20 Fire COMMISSIONS
Joseph Johnson. who opened yestcr-
day an unusual exhibit to illustrate
that arson was a rampant crime in
the city. due. il is alleged. TO the ease
with which valueless property can Be