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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15

SAbES MANAGER or salesman. 32 with 10
years record Of successful selling and Office
nanaBement; can supply satisfactory eVi-
-deneo Of ability to produce. o.. Led Cent.
SFbNMFtTTER %, wants position vt trndo or
unwilling. L Mnl I-nnnnr nLnrn-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15
SITUATIONS wANTED-FEMAIE

WHENEVER YOU have a vacancy for book
Keeper, stenographer or clerk OF any Kind.
cal UP Walnut 1000 Miss Dean Ledger
HeentTai aud tell her your needs. sho has
nslSd the qualifications OF hiEh-Frade eN-
ItIlehced young ladies in every line OF busi-
n1's, and VIII send You competent Rirl to
W your position. fhis Is FREQ service TO
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15

APARTMENTS
GOING TO SEND THE FAMILY
TO THE SHORE THIS
SUMMER?

If so it is high time for you to give
active thought to a location. This
year the demand will bc unusually
large and earlier than heretofore.
Whether you want furnished
apartment or cottage or board and
room at any hotel or private house
Ledger Central can help you.
A special Investigator is now at
Atlantic City and will find what you
want ii Ledger Central does not
have it on file.
Similar service can be rendered on
other New Jersey resorts.
Tell Ledger Central about your
requirements now. There is no
charge,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. family can accommo-
date tHo gentlemen ia ulca rooIua, with
bIeaklasti near station. Z 30. Ledger Cent,
~ WYNKEF1EIlp2d door Furnished front roona
other rooms. Phans oTerbrqok 59e9 ".
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15
Otherwise Engaged

Alce--So Kitty didn't sing for you last
night. Did YOU press her?
Jack-I did, that's why she didn't
Transcript
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15
Only One
Easy

Yankee-If some one were so ill-ad-
vsed as to call you a liar. Colonel, in
what light would you regard the act?
Kentucky Colonel-I would regard II
simply as a form of suicide. sah.-Dallas
News.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15
SITUATIONS wANrED-MAIE

- -
oT1TicE MAN. 49, bookkeeper. at present ,,Tr em-
ployed, desires change with greater oppoI--
tunity either lnside or outside position. Z
OFFICE MAN 26 accurate correspondent; un-
-selling EXP. mod. salary. G 80i, Ledger OF.
OFFICE MANAGER-ACCoUNTA
il n'oughly experienced IN al btan-Gnes - OF
IRON and steel business; practical bookkecpert
Sost accountant, estimator, office manage
menti aged 20. marrled Al credentials
II ~. ledger Central. -
PAINTER, hrst-cless mechanic, wants high
-sra9e work Benecko, l0l3 N attn -
PilLANTHROPIST, please give rcpcntant,
needy, married man chance clerical or
othcrWlse. II 10, Led Br., 18th & Monte ny.
PURCHASING AGEET--ENperienced in han
Weli as office ond shop, Wishes TO locate in
Lhlladelphla. 352, ledger Central.
SALESMAN. for past years sold direct TO
mn and factory trade within radius Of SO
any permanent sales proposition on either a
sion. 80. Ledger Central.
81 AN-liiEh-gtadc road mani tne iol-
lowing among railroads, electrical company
WRolesale hardware and auto trodoi mas mo
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES manufacturer familiar
with various lines G e0O, Ledger Central.
SALIS MANAGER or salesman. 80, with 10
years record Of successful selling and othyo
IHlanaBemchI can surply SATISFACTORY geyii
deneo Of ability TO produce. j o., Led Cent.
srBAMF1TTEH, %, wants position vt trade or
anything. 92i. ledger ofnce. .--.
STENOGRAFHER, bookkceper; thorouEhiy
competent, accurate. willing worker; mod
crate salary. II oi1, Ledger Central
sTEN9,GlR!iApIIEn accurate. Intel begI3TqSe,r;
conscientious and hard wltr. IL $40, Led. cen.
STENOGRMPHDR &C. married. yoars' exp;
some selling eSperiouce. c io2, Ledger on.
sTENOGRAptf1R, 90 Q yrs exp. accurate.
quick willing; ref. ] ~ ledger Central
ST,gNOGWAPHtR sccrotaryi ~, years eSp.'
Al refs. and testimonials. ii3, lel. Cent,
con. refs moderate sal, 400. Led. onlce.
YorNG MAN G2 with executive. ability
moWiodRG Of sales Iromotion 9nlG 10. segVVrs secure
force at weren't employment greeulst for q
national phi'9nthroplo ,orgenlZat,3n WHICH Which
mGrgal qualifications. hishcst indGGrseWGsnt .Gsg cent
YOUNG MAN. graduate Phila. rradca School
in electrical construction: prefer olectSicnl or
Hcn} 9'"S"t e. cbaTav. 5iPG MA N12a4 Il "5 d5d st. O'
YOUNG MAN. 90. married tcGhnl.ol cIc,g Gol,SEG
grnImatG Gan speak sp@giH3 aesrSr sr9rI ssninry
to start. ~, Ledger Central -----..-.
YOUNG MAN 20. ut present employed, desires
position with manufacturing. or mercantile
nrm; technical and general office experience.
G 2a2. Ledger Office ---
YOUNG MAN. o years busnc.s9s oxp,s,rToG6sc ,,TI GsS
where ability warrants advancement. oo'
clerical or selling whCrc rerTnnency and nd
vanccment are assured. II I6G, Ledger Cent.
134uNG MAN. II good Gtdgeation, fond Gt
tccts orflco, II ~. Lcdeer Central.
YOUNG MAN Ccolorcd) wishes position, soda
,d4.nenser or w1'tlnE' H. branch Ledger
YOUNG MAN, aged 20, hgh school education
WORK NEEDED QUICKLY
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HELP WANTEp-MALE

ADVERTISING solicitor for monthly maya
zine Of 100, 900 circulation; only those who
are Willing to work on commission basis
need apply; good opportunity for the right
man In letter asking for particulars please
mention age, experience and reference
7, D., r. o. Box 1917, New York.
ADyERTtSTNG solicitor wanted; call after IL
ll40 Real Estate Trust Building.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15

AUTOMOBILE SALES. ACCES-
sorry INSURANCE statesmen.
HAVING LARGE NCoUAINTANCE
AMONG PRESENT OWNERS IN
PHILADELPHIA AND NEW JER-
SEY, UNSURPASSED OPPORTUN-
PoRATIoN TO MAKE sPiLENDDfifb
salary IN NON-COMPETTrIVE
~ % l. d; ONLY AGGR RESSIVE,
HIGH-CLASS MEN OF PERSON.
SILLiFY AND CHARACTER con
SiDERED. WHAT HAVE YOU
DOEhI SrATI0 AGE, PRESENT
0CGuPATION, RFlFERENCFS, RE-
1LIES STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL.
IMN,RIrEi DO NOT CALL.
THE AUTO SALVAGE AND SALES
CORPORATION
PHILADELPHIA BRANCH
oolo-lI-l9 WARRINGTON AVE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15

BOOkKEEPER Business woman with ex-
ecutiye ability, d. +. bookkeeper and typiFt,
qSslfSs position OF trust best references
II Si@ Icdi Central,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15

USEWORK-Wantcd, white Protestant
woman, 80 to 40 years old, for general house
work: no washg ref. req. Apply 2S s. DIST.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15

GIRL, experienced FOR general housework;
reference requi, d; sleep in. 800 Pine ~,
GOOD DAUNDRESS and upstairs maid. neat
white woman, Protestant in adult family Of
two Phone Oak Lane 100 ID. or call IlJ
Kenilworth ave, Oak Lane Park.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15

EANTED at once, reliable white woman Tor
housewOrk for summer. JOG Washington
ave, Haddonield, n. !.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15

HoUsEWORK-Girl to assist; willing to go to
country. Call, after j o'clock, G5Oi y. 9TH
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15

OFFICE MAN, 49, bookkeeper at present ems
ployed, desires change with greater oppot,,
tunity, either inside or outside position
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15

BROAD. NJ, nOi-Two rooms and bath, furn.
or unfurn. modern corner house, lnrge yard,
porch southern exposure, electric lights at
trnctve surroundings Photo at Lcd. Cent.
SPRING GARDEN, 1a1O--Exccllcnt ants in &
different housCa: somo furd. kitchencttcs.
1912 PINE
First floor. two-room apartment with bath:
suitable for doctor or dentist
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15

er music. knd'en; sal. $40. l. 2i0, Led. on.
GOVERNESS nursery or mothers holpor
can teach music. 1t0 Ledger Central.
INFANTS NURSE-Tako entire charge from
birth; best references 216 N Horton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15

IAUNnRESS, white, for MONDAYS and Tues
DAYS In suhurbs ref req. l. 2l3. Lod. on.
OPERATORS on all parts OF shirtwaists, silks
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15

RACE 3il3-Tralned nurse has pleas, home for
Iet; people desiring good accom-; special care
ot lnVaIlla ~ oldcrly persons. prcstOn 33Ol ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15

SALESMAN. for past years sold direct 10
nun ana factory trade within radius OF 1v
mlIes OF Philadelphia, would like to hear OF
any permanent sales proposition on either
Commisglon, salary or salary and commits
EIOn. u .l. I.rInar ConirAl.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15

POMELTON AVE, 4O37-Private family has
pleas furn room for refined peoplei phone
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15

BOoiSKEEPER and typist: four years expert
enee; resort hotel work. G SiS, Ledger Cen
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15
West Philadelphia

SAMSON ST. 4S26-ExclusIve location 9
rooms bath; hardwood floors, electric lights,
hot wator. supplied with heat rent S35.
Snnll apartment in snme row. 1872 SAMSON.
67lG W. Glrard ave.
55rH ST., s.. 1924 tnear Chester Rv".)-Flvo
rooms and bath, new electric lights steam
hent; S2S 30: novel arrange mcnt Of rooms.
App. OF janitor on premises. Ph. Filbori 4i53.
chiffon APARTMENTS
A2lS Barring st.
Two rrst-class rooms. with private bath; suit
able dentist or doctor apartment. Mrs.
Ecll Mccain, mgr. Bell phone Preston GiGi.
no SUBDET-2d story apt, rooms. bath,
porch; unfurnishcd or comfortably furn. for
housekeeping: light, airy. Preston 33Ga
63D y, 2O5-Attractlye second and third floor
apartments for rent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15

MOTHER AND SON tadulO desire Cpra OF
home or apartment during absence OF family.
j III, Ledger Central
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15

AIESMAN-HiEh-gtadc road man; fine foi-
lowing among railroads. electrical company,
wholesale hardware and auto trade; has hno
reference, II Oj3, Ledger central,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15

in electrical construction: prefer clectyicnl or
mechanical line with chance for advance
nent A Chauny 12d n. G'd st.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15

PAlNrER, frst-cles5 mechanic, wants high
Grade work. Benecko, 1913 n 4th.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15
HELP wANTED-FEMAIE

srrTNEp LADY to soil Turkish towels
XXI hff ar on request II 056, Led. Cent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15

~ OFFICE MANAGER-ACCOUNT
Ihoioughly experienced IN all branches OF
iron and steel business; practical bookkecper,
cost accountant, estimator, office MANAGE
II ~. LEDGER Central
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15

t50O0O FOR isr AND % MORTGAGES
SAMUEL III, cHEbINlT
$50 Rsal Estate Trust Building.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15

SPRUCE, .t29o SUITE WITH PRIVATE
RATH; OTHER ATTRACTIVE ROOMS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15

SPRUCE 1920 - Cheerful single and double
roomsi private bath. eNcelIent Lable. phone
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15

PHILANTHRoPTsr please eivo rcpcntant,
mccoy, married man a chance, clcricnl or
otherwise II 10, Led Br., 18th e Monte ny.
PURCHASING AGENT-Experience in han
ding supplies for outside construction, ~
Wen as office nnd shop, Wishes to locate i'll
Philadelphia. " 352, ledger Central.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15

BOOkKEEPER, experienced, with knowledge
OF typewrltingi best tcf. p 02G, Led Office.
BOOkHEEPtNG or ofnce work, knowledge OF
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15
BOARDING

CHEsrNUT, 4i3o-very pleas. furn.. rooms In
ref, conv. location; 2d-story front back; also
sinEle room; tnblo konr5 Phone.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15
FEMALE
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

WANTED, A MAN WITH $4,000 TO $4,000
to underwritc n proposition whore money
a. absolutely secure ana profits are very
large. Don't reply unless you mean
business. l. $40. Ledger Central.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15

0FbICE MAN, 20, accurate correspondents uu-
oeIstands hiring, directing male, female nsip'
HeIIlmG eNn.. mod anlnrN- @ n0l. IodEor on.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15

YOi No MAN 90 Mt present employed, desires
position with manufacturing or mercantile
nrm; technical and general oricc experience.
oRu T.pdrpr OniCp.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15
WORK NEEDED QUICKLY

Many urgent worthy cases are stlll in tho
care Of tho Emergency Aid Committee. Im-
mediate employment must bo found. \ few
arc mentioned below. II you can help, rctcr 10
lcttor and number and send care committee at
Lincoln IttldInsv
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15

YOUNG MAN 20 married. tcchnIooT ooIToFN
graduate, can speak SUuuiah, desires general
commercial work or drauEhtirg; small salary
To start. J NJ. Ledger Central.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-15

ROOMS FOR RENT
Barring ST.. 82ls Crhe Chilton-pwo frst-
floor rooms, suit dentist. doctor or apart
ments Mrs. Belle McCuin manager.
BROAD ~, 0o4--rwo rooms ana bath; furn,
" UnfIru. modern corner house, large yardi
porch; southern exposure, electric lights; at
tractiye surroundlnss Photo At Led, Cent,
GIRARD STREET. ll1s-Crhe Burtl--Newly
remodeled, elegantly turi electric lights, hot
and cold rinniEg wateri rates reasonable.
GREEN, 1626-TWo rooms; running water;
completely tuIni housekeeplnsi reasonable,
LOCUST, 4+O6-Large second STORY room with
nav window: adjoining bath; also pleasant
thtTd-story room. Phone,
PINE, 1842-seeond- floor roomi private bath;
southern exposure; every comfort.
SPRUCE. li15-very desirable yacanciesi
beautifully furnished 2d hoor
SPRUCE, l2OS-Attraetye, single and double
Turn Yacs. southern exposure Walnut TlS3
WALLACE, s. T.. COR; 2lsr--l or cheerful
rooms in ref. private homei light hskpg; pm,
WALNUT 3IO0--Two nicely furnished. COM
muncatlng front rooms ana bath; board op'l.
WALNUT, 4e34-tAttractly fuTp.i south expos
YVARHINGTClN, Bt25-Beautiful runs, com. with
bath could he fur for bach. apt. Wood lai4D
18TH s. 23T-DESIRABLE FURN. ROOM IN
REFINED HOME. WALNUT 1ls2 w.
18TH s., 25l-Newly Furnished, next 10 bath
electric: reasonable Phone Walnut Tlls.
ITTI n, 3385-Very desirable furn pa noori
single or en- suitei private famlly phone.
2isT, s., 4OG-F'urnished or unfurn. rooms Tor
10TH s., 12s-Newly furn. rms refined gen-
tlemeni electrieityi near l. Barring 555 w.
b2D n, 227-Prvate family has pleasant pa
ely. room, gentlemen or mar. coupler phone.
SD and SAMSON = Furnished
WEST BR ANcH shower baths; neat l.; All he
y. M. C. a. comforts OF home. Phone Bel-
mont 46Sl; Key West 5SG
The Detroit times., 1915-11-29
Mrs. Margaret Hamil-
ton Must Go Back
to Prison
KIDNAPS BOY
FROM RELATIVES
Is Caught Passing Bad
Check a Few Min
utes Later

In the custody OF Detective Krip-
mel. Mrs. Margaret Hamilton, "a
years old. OF Windsor. went TO the
Detroit House Of Correction, Mon
day morning. TO spend four years
and three months behind the bars
OF that institution the penalty for
a violation OF her parole. Friday
and Saturday Mrs. Hamilton spent
"a hours with her fve-year-old son,
and it vas the great love OF her
child that caused her present pre-
dicament
Mrs. Hamilton cared not. when
she was told that she was being ar
rested for passing worthless checks,
the aggregate Of which was several
hundred dollars, at Himelhoch's,
Kline's, and Schmitz & Schroeder's
stores. Saturday But when she was
told that her son was 10 be taken
away from her, at police headquar
ters. the woman. who is we'll known
70 the police, broke down and wept
bitterly
u was two years ago that Mrs.
Hamilton was arrested for the theft
OF a diamond ring from a Detroit
man and was sentenced 10 serve
from one to Ave years in the House
of Correction She was placed on
parole after she had served nine
months
Willie, her little bov, was cared
for by Mrs Isabelle Hamilton. her
mother.in-law, during the woman's :
Imprisonment. After her release,
she endeavored TO regain possession
OF her child. but failed.
Friday, she sent a telegram 20 her
husbands mother, saying that he
was in dying condition in a De
troit hospital. and wanted to see
her. The elder woman come 20 De
troit from her home in Flint and
went TO the hospital. She brought
Willie with her. While the elder
Mrs. Hamilton went into a room,
supposedly TO see her son, the child
was carried away by his mother
The kidnapping OF the child was
reported 10 the police, and search
for Mrs. Hamilton was begun. re-
ports having reached the police that
she had again fallen into her old
ways
While endeavoring 10 pass A
check in HimeIhoch's store. she was
trapped. She was In conversation
with a clerk when the detectives
took her into custody
Detective Collins took the women
and her son 10 the detention home
The boy Will be given into the Gus.
today OF the mothcr.ln-law
The Detroit times., 1915-11-29
WHEAT is
BULLISH
Sharpness of Advance,
However, Not Up to
Expectations

CHICAGO, Nov. 2e.-As was 10
be expected after the news OF Can
adas seizure OF 10000. .UU0 bushels
Of wheat in elevators, the local mar
ket was bul,isn today There was
not however, the sharpness OF ad.
vance in prices that had been ex-
pec.ed In some quarters Decem-
Der opened / IL above Saturdays
close. az l05. May opened up ~
above Saturdays close at los -.
There was some fuctuation in both
futures later but finally prices tend
ed toward a settling at figures thai
were unchanged on the opening for
December and down IS for May
Corn opened IL and 5-S above
Saturdays close. at 50 rs and 81
ga Added To the strength in the
wheat pit was steady buying
movement that later in the day
caused advances OF Is and IA over
the opening.
Oats followed the corn trend. be
ing up SIS and up SIS az the open.
ing, and later adv ncing IA and
3-s.
Provisions were higher on re-
duced receipts.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-29
DELAYS
THE PRESIDENT
RY ENIrED PRESS.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 29.-De.
layed by a wreck at Cornwolls, Pa,
between Philadelphia and Bristol,
President Wilson was - minute.
late In arriving here from New
York today. Freight train wreck
age piled across the four track
right-of-way made It necessary to
detour the presidents train by way
OF Bordentown.
In leaving the Pennsylvania line
the presidents train was more than
an hour late. but by running al
times more than 20 miles an hour,
over half the lost time was made
up
The president started work early
today completing his message. lie
is expected 10 conclude IL before
night.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-29

More Activity Shown
Than at Any Time
Last Week

NEW YORK. Nov. Es.--The stock
market at the opening today was
more active than on any day last
week. Advances in quotations were
general
General Motors made a new high
at 46s. gain of II points over Sat
urday. Erie led the railroads, while
Utah was the strongest of the cop
pers.
United States Steel opened up 1.2
at 81 81
I The market became dull later IN
the opening hour. Prices were firm.
!; sugar advanced
g l-2 to 167, a new record.
A raid on the market in the late
forenoon was checked and prices re-
covered. The market was hrm
again In the early afternoon. Cuban
American Sugar sold at l72, up IL
rs from Saturdays close. New
Y Haven sold at "a 5-s. two points
above the days low.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-29
Auto Dealers Ask for
Hearing on Traf-
fic Measure
THINK 1T is
TOO DRASTIC
But Aid. Littlefeld Is
Confident it Will
Go Through

Al the request OF the Detroit Au-
tomobile Dealers association. the
Litueteid ordinance. providing that
automobiles come 10 a halt six feet
TO the rear OF standing street
car aud that automobiles come 70
a full stop al railway crossings.
was held up for a week by the
council committee on ordinances
Monday morning
An assistant secretary or the as
soeIation appeared before the com.
mittee and made the request he
said that the members OF the as
soCiation considered some ot the
features in the measure tSo drastic.
while they thought other safety-nrst
ideas might be Incorporated in the
ordinance.
The measure is being rushed
through without n hearing" was the
burden OF the ,ecretarys complaint.
He intimatcd thar the association
would reach the members OF the
ordinance committee by letter dur
ing the week, putting forth their
views on Il as a safety first meas
Te
The purpose OF the Littleneld or
dlnance is admittedly 10 drive the
sutomobilists on the streets that
have car lines, and a howl from
some ef tHe motorists IS expected.
Il didn think that the measure
would go through without objec-
tion, said AID Littleheld Il am
not opposed 10 a weeks delay, but
am sure that the members OF the
council viii stick by the measure
as y is framed when Il does go
before them for adoption
IT viii be M 20 he police TO be-
reasonable in tae enforcement OF the
ordinance continued the alderman.
Former Commissioner Croul made a
farce out OF the regulation inside OF
iS hours. Commissioner Gillespie
car do the same thine II ne wants 20.
but II be is sincere in his advocacy
OF safety FIRST measures he viii glad
~ see 20 II that the ordinance is
properly enforced"
The Detroit times., 1915-11-29
Peoples State Bank
Buys Total of $780,
900 Worth
EIGHT BIDS
ARE OPENED
Best Bond Sale of Any
City in Five Years,
Says Engel

Seven hundred thousand dollars
worth Of city sewer and school :our
per cent bonds sold above par. Mon.
day morning. The Peoples State
bank surprised its competitors for
the bonds, rs we'll as Controller
Engel himself, by bidding l00.06
or 4 premium OF sl20 on 100000
worth of sewer bonds. and 5000 on
$500. 900 OF school bonds This was
better than the city treasurer's bid
10 take part OF the bonds al par
and accrued interest for the purpose
OF selling them over the counter
in 800 lots.
This IL the best bond rale made
by any city in the United states
within the past five years. said
Controller Engel. and the bond buy
ers present agreed ~'ith him. "Other
cities have disposed OF bonds at a
lower rate OF interest. but under
different financial conditions and ar
rangements."
Controller Engel Is enthusiastic
over the premium sale II was for
the purpose OF holding the interest
rate on Detroit city bonds 10 four
per cent that the controller con
ceived the idea two years ago 70
pay a cornmisston 20 brokers for the
sale OF bonds The BID 81 the -Pen-
pies state bank has proved the
propriety of the controllers course
IN resorting 20 commission sales 10
hold the interest rate AZ four per
cent
Eight bids including those Of the
Peoples State bank and the city
treasurer. were opened AZ II o'clock,
Monday morning Matthew Finn. a
local banker who has handled hun
dreds of thousands Of dollars worth
OF Detroit city bonds. asked a corn
mission az t2.74S on ,he sewer and
$3.50 on the school h nds.
Mr. Finn declared that he wes
not surprised ~ the premium bid.
II nm holding on to my city
bonds he said II predicted that
Detroit bonds would sell above par
when market conditions became
favorable.
The reason for the premium bid
- because the municipal ownership
plan was voted down on Nov g.
While the proposition was under
discussion. no eastern bond buyers
wanted any Detroit city bords 10
cause of the Jolt the clty's credit
would get In Hnancing the road
other commission bids received
for the bonds were Hornblower &
Weeks, sl.s1i on sewer and s4025
on school bonds. Estabrook a Co.,
~ Chicago. 1850 on sewer bonds;
p. n. Rollins e Sons. Chicago, ST.
500 on sewer bonds First e. Old
Detroit National bank. s170o on
sewer bonds: Sidney. Splitter &
Co, Of Toledo, s2,920 on sewer
bonds.