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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07
OLIVER CARD-lVDEXED
HIS MULTTFOLD LOVES
Charles II. Wax Pursued Mod
ern Business Methods in Con-
quest of Women

NEW YORK Dec. THE romantic
glamour that attended the escapades OF
Charles IL Wax, alias oliver Osborne, was
somewhat tarnished today by the discovery
that the wlll-O'-th'-whsp wooer was very
busness-like In his affections,
A little black book. which contained the
names OF hundreds OF women and girls In
various parts OF the country was found
among his possessions and was taken over
by officials. While zealously guarding the
contents OF the little book. Il was admitted
that oliver had regular card Index system
for keeping track OF his loves They were
classified. Il was said, according to their
social status, worldly wealth and susceptI-
bility Some OF the entries had a line drawn
through them, indicating 20 the officers
that they were '-Worked-out claims"
ollYers second ldentlhcatlon party will
be staged this afternoon IN the Federal
Building with himself and Federal author
tiles as hosts 20 the women who will try 10
Identity him as the man who played heart
lessly with their emotions
Wax spent his second day In the Tomhs
eagerly deyouFing the newspapers Each
edition as Il came on the street was I'M
medlately delivered 10 him Ia his cell.
John Hanley, warden OF the prison said
today that he had been besleged since early
yesterday BY scores OF women who desired
to see tbs prisoner Some even came 20
the prison bearing gifts he said All of
them were denied entry
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07
WATER NORMAL AGAIN,
SAYS CHIEF OF BUREAU
Davis Joined by State Health
Commissioner in Declaring
pad Taste Gone

Carlslon Dstls. chief of the Water
Bureau. sRs Br. samuel q. Dixon. state
comnissloaes OF fISalth. agree in announc-
ing that tho water supplied from the
soHayleq RlKor to West Philadelphia is
again R0E y ID free from tho hospital
tasts" SA hes annoyed that section Of
the city koEthokeral weeks.
Chief D9viA said a small amount OF the
had-tastns water might be lingering In
the pipe lines OF the outlying districts
which are not drawn on heavily. This.
however. win naturally take care or itself
In short time. he said.
ANY lingering bad taste Is mostly a
matter OF imagination" he said when
people get their minds set that something
tastes bad they are likely to keep on
thinking so, even after the bad taste has
actually disappeared. l think the city
should stop talking about It. II Is not good
for our reputation as a group OF citizens
20 go on talking about something dis
agreeable that no longer exists"
Doctor Dixon also thinks the taste win
be entirely eliminated as soon a. the water
in the small supply pipes OF the outlying
sections Is renewed by the fresh supply from
the reservoirs,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07
PUGNACIOUS SALOONMAN
KNOCKS OUT POLICEMAN
Held on Charge of Aggravated Assault
and Battery on Patron Re-
garded as Intruder

This Is the story smal-slzcd saloon
keeper who evidently has more than pugills-
tic ability. According 10 the testimony Of
fered in Magistrate Heaton's court, he not
only tackled two men almost twice his size
early today. but beat up one OF them--a
pollcemRn-so badly that he had to be taken
10 the Hahnemann Hospital
The saloonkeepcr IL Carmack kenney OF
i4IFhth and Wood streets, He was held IL
$500 bail for court accused Of aggravated
assault on Policeman Ioughrey. OF the Tenth
and ButtOnwood streets station
According 10 the testimony, Loughrey, In
civilians clothes and accompanied by Sam
ucl Shnlowitz. Of i2s North Eighth street.
went into the rear of Kenney's saloon short
ly after n. m and ordered drink. or
drinks. They were Informed that they were
in the ladies room" and could not he served
there unless accompanied by women
\ remonstrancc followed and Loughrey
said the first thing he knew he was grabbed
by the back OF the neck and beaten into
unconscouBness. Shalowltg ran out for
assistance and summoned Policeman Nc
MRhOn, who arrested the saloonkeeper.
Policemen, In defense Of Loughrcy's abil-
lty as II scrapper, said he had been tackled
from behind
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07
Federal Rail Control
Wrong, Bryan Asserts


would be In politics and would form tre-
TnendouB special interest"
Mr.. Bryan declared that tho Increase Of
Federal control OF railroads would seriously
Affect tho present structure OF tho Govern
ment under the Constitution.
'Tfhe absorption Of the Legislative power
by tho Federal Government and the sur
render Of this power by tho States viii prac-
tically obliternte tho lines OF the States and
weaken them. while Il Will increase the CEN
trallzing force which Is Mt work
"Congress now has too much work 10 do
properly. This plan would cantrnllze this
Government more than anything heretofore
suggested IL would be a revolution In our
Government affairs.
''rhe very fact that tho railroads thorn
selves propose this plan is proof to my
mind that II is not intended for greater
Regulation.
"AH substitute for this scheme / would
propose that national remedies be added
TO State remedies and not substituted for
them. We should try all possible reRiIla-
tion before the people take over the rail-
roads. | would reduce tho capitalization
or the roads 20 an actual value basis
would then arrange 10 give tho railroads
dividends that would keep their securities
at par. and 10 allow them TO maintain
reasonable surplus
u have no desire to do any injustice to
the railroads. but believe that there should
be strict control OF their Issues OF stocks
and bonds.
'Ihe mon IN control OF the railroads
IN the past have been guilty OF things that
would dlscredIt highway robber"
Mr.. Bryan had hardly concluded hls di-
rect statement when the committee ad-
journed for the day.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07
COLLINGSWOOD FIGHTS
TAX ON WATER PLANT
Property Owners File Protest Against
Increased Valuation of
Supply Company

Citizens and property owners OF Ceilings
wood, N, j.. today filed n petition with tha
County Board OF Taxation protesting
against the assessed valuation Of Sl0IGOO
against the General Water Supply Com
pany, OF COlllnRswOod. They further hold
that this assessment In unfair and excessive,
Tho complaint, which was officially made
today, resulta from an argument between
the wator company and the citizens NJ
Colllngswood which covers period OF sew
eral years.
In lDl4 the assessed valuation was SiO.-
800. To this the County Board added $685.
$50. making total assessed valuation OF
Sbs.OOO.
Since that time two more valuations have
been made OF the water companys holdings,
which include the pumping station, pipo
and virtually the entire plant The last
valuation was made recently. bringing the
aaseSsed valuation up TO tiOi6 900.
The petition which has been filed bears
tho nRmeB OF the following persons; NJ. A.
Olney g, II, Messiok, Frank Il, Cooling,
Walter p Chase, George r. Rogers. Frank
II, stevens, Eugene CRperwell and Frank
II, Bond
II. Graham Blsakly Ia attorney for the
citizens.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07
DELAWARE CANAL PLAN
APPROVED BY DANIELS

WARRINGTON. Dec 7.--secretRry OF
the Navy Daniels today assured a COM
mittee representing tho Atlantic Deeper
waterways Committee OF which Repre-
sentative J. Hampton Moore Is president OF
his sympathy with the Chesapeake and
Delaware Canal project.
The committee called unon Mr.. Daniels
60 learn what no had done under tho reso-
luton OF the last Congress lnstTuctlnE him
and the Secretary OF War TO investigate
the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal project
IS part OF the defense program, lie
said that an investigation was In progress,
but not yet completed.
In the delegation were Representatives
Moore. Small and Bennett, Charles Davis
and wilfred sehon, OF Philadelphia; Mayor
p0nnelly. OF Trenton, and Horace Reedor,
OF Bordantown.
Representative Moore says that he Is
very hopeful this year OF getting an Appro-
priatlon 20 purchase the canal There are
three ways IN which this can be done
through the river and harbor bill and the
army and navy bills
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07
"FOOTPAD" USES
hot DOG" AS WEAPON
Prisoner With German Name and
Tropical Thirst Dances Igorrote
Head Tango and Gains Freedom

A Filipino with a German name and
thirst born OF the tropics, who evidently
hadn't heard that Aguinaldo had been cap
tured, held up pedestrians early today with
long sausage welded like a rifle, Then
been arrested,
Policeman Boston. Of the Fourth and
York streets station captured him while
skirmshing about Germantown avenue and
Berks street In tho darkness The prisoner
told Magistrate Costello that no was Kari
Marks. born OF Filipino parents In Berlin
and speaking German, English, Russian
Chinese and Spanlsh-also Filipino
III you'll dance us an Isorrote head-hunt
tango, III Jet you CO." said the Magistrate
Marks shook toe or two. whooped a
Luson dltty or so and declared he would
return at once TO his home IN Easton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07
RICH MEN URGED
TO AID STADIUM
H. Laussat Geyelin, U. Of P.
Athletic Chairman, Hopes
They Will Help
CEMETERY SITE BACKED

Hops that wealthy men OF Philadelphia
VIII come 10 the aid of The sponsors of tho
Philadelphia stadium, Just ~ rich mon
have contributed 20 the stadiums at Yale
Harvard and Princeton. was expressed to-
dey BY ". Ieuasa, ueyelln, chairman of the
board Of directors of the Athletic Assocla-
ilon Of the University of Pennsylvania.
who will urge the revival Of definite
movement for a municipal stadium nt
neeiine Of the board 10 be held next Mon
day night.
Mf. Geyelih will urge that the Unlvsrsity
efnciais give Impetus 10 the movement for
stadium Of 100000 seating capacity by APP
pointing committee 10 push tho campaign
for funds and final choice Of site and
plans.
"A Phlladolphinn r. DO witt cuyter. was
one OF the most active In contributing to
abe fund Tor the Yale Bowl; compare
Nveiy few d0natorH built tho Harvard ath-
letic stadium, Hnd one man gave virtually
AL the money for the Princeton stadium"
said Mr. Goyelin. I'VE also must look out.
aide tho University itself to finance the
philadelphia stadium. There are 40 many
other matters Of expense that tho reHotrcea
% the University AT present could not afford
tho price OF tho stadium
AFNlhtoi tAU w NAlefA nfln from tnN CITY
eounsl although this N To be a munlclpnl
stadium for the singing Of all sorts Of nth.
letic events. We will havo TO depend on
outside contributions 10 finance tho work
The first thing 10 do Ia 10 get the University
authorities 10 lead the movement or
course, think II will have to be under tho
management OF the University"
Mr.. Oeyeln estimates that tho plan 20
build stadium on the eastern corner OF
Woodlands Cemetery plot would cost no less
than Yb00OO0 In tho natural nmphitheatre
there. no thinks, a howl" would be tho
cheapeat form Of construction, requiring the
least amount OF excavation and preparation
Tor actual building operations
George u. NltEschc. recorder Of tho uni
verslty OF Pennsylvania, who worked in
favor OF the Woodlands stadium for three
years prior TO the abandonment OF the
active campaign last spring. said this
morning he favored the plan Just ms much
~ ever
'lt Ia an ideal Hite. and think n com.
parisOn OF all othAr sites In tho city which
have been proposed will convince any one
this would be tho best place for n large
athletic stadium Virtually no graves OF
the cemetery would be lnterfered with ns
this part of the area has never been used
Tor burial purposes. The slope nearest the
AlmHhouao In heavily wooded, tho bottom
Is small lake and tho western slope bor-
dera on only few burial lots"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07
ARGENTINE, TOO, HAS
CAPITOL GRAFT CASE
President Irigoyen to Prosecute
Men Accused of Fraud in
Project

urusa Press Special sosih A"sr'coH Service
ptrENos AIRES. Dec THE ventila-
tion Of scandal as bad as tno fo,''.sg, ,''I,,,
vanta state House scandal. connected Win
the ronstruction Of tho Argentine national
Cnpitoi today promises TO be an early
incident Of Hipoilto Irigoyen's recently DO
gun regime a. President ,-, -.
Work on the Capitol was started about
ten years ago. II is nearly pu' 'ot ""''e
done. = on,,a,
The original plan was to spend 6.o0Vvyo
oesos or IT, $40. 900 In United states money
In fact. s2lsO. .220 pesos, or, 20 be exact
IIl2FE $50. has sono into the building.
II has been charged In print and praet'chlIIy
proypd that OF this sum about l2OOo,VOo
neaoa. or about 25.2s0,0O0 was graft"
n il understood that President lrigoyen
is getting ready TO start civil and criminal
proceedings against the persons accused
~ sharing In tho plunder They are said
to include some big contractors and nurner-
Gus politicians of great prominence.
Tho building is small edition OF the
washington capitol and In popularity known
an tho palace OF gold" because It cost so
much.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07
Motortruek Crushes Girl,s Leaa

EtopplnE on the curb 0hils playing In
front of her home. lei9 East Stella avenue.
this morning, Margaret Batty. three years
old. was struck BY an automobile truck
which passed over her and crushed her foot
also inhlcting minor injuries. She was
taken q the Episcopal Hospital ana ne
driver 81 tbs truck. GeorEe Harris, twenty
thfee years old. e tsto punield atreet. vas
arrested Hs uill ~ arraisned before Mas-
Isffata Wtzley teInafF0W a Tie nel4fada
anz CIeaT1eIa aesate sfalian
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07
RlRht b Free RIdes DsnIed

E TRENTON, Dee. THE right claimed
BY Mr. and Airs Mitchell B Perkins of
RivertOn. TO free transportation for them
selves and their children for life over the
lines Of the Public Service Railway Com.
pany between Trenton And Rigarton has
been denied b. the Vice CHANCELLOR In an
opinion alamisalng salt 70 enforce s Goa.
tract under which para q the risht 81 wy
for iaa T4aatan ana canltH lIne aas orlsl-
sails ohlAlnea Ne aaiz K xlelalzd t. l4a
aEalesl sfsl4laea
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07
Ola Bridge 70 BE Torn Down

READING, Pa, Dee THE old wooden
covered bridge az Poplar Neck, spanning the
schuylklli River about two miles below
Reading, which Is one Of the Oldest strue-
tures Of tho kind In the State viii shortly
he torn down ana replaoed with one OF
re-snforesd concrete, IN compliance with
report submitted 10 the County Commits
sloners here today By County Engineer
Sanders The bridge was erected eighty
ave years ago.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07
GEORGE C. BOLT BURIED
Funeral Services in New York for Hotel
Man

NEW YORK, Dec. 7,--Funsral services
for George e, Boldt. who rose from a poor
immigrant hoy TO be the greatest hotel man
OF his time were held here today at ST.
Thomas Church, Fifth avenue and Fifty.
third street.
Boldt as proprietor OF the waldorf-As-
torla here and OF the Bellevue -Stratford In
Philadelphia. has entertained most OF the
prominent men OF three decades and tele-
grams have poured In from them since his
death, Included In them was one from
President Wilson,
A delegation Of hotslmsn. representing tho
Philadelphia Hotelmens Association, loft
for New York today TO attend the funeral
OF George g. Bodt, pioneer hotel proprietor
and owner OF the Belleyus-stFatford and
Waldorf Astoria.
Tho delegation included J. Miller Frazer,
manager OF the Balleyue-stratford Hotel :
Colonel Charles Duffy manager OF tho Rlt-
tenhouHe: Mahlon d. Newton, owner OF
Green's Hotel David Il, Provan. manager
Of the Adelphia Hotel u j. Dooner, OF
Dooners Hotel. Louis Fuehsager owner
OF Guys Hotel, and Colonel Thomas c.
Leslie, secretary OF the association
Both the Philadelphia and State Hotel
mems Association sent large floral tributes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07

WASHINGTON, Dec. THE House to-
day passed the Burke bill appropriating
S905 600 for the establishment OF fish hatch
cries and FISH culture stations. Each sta
tion gets $4,000, with the exception OF the
Maryland or Virginia station. which gets
sac. 600.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07
COUNTERFEIT $40 NOTE
Drawn on Federal Reserve Bsnk Of
Philadelphia and Badly Done

Ihs appearance OF 3 nea $40 counterfeit
note drawn on the Federal Reserve Bank
81 Hhlladelphla has caused Captain Matthew
Grimm. Of the Secret Service. 10 Issue .
warning b banks here.
Tho neu note Is of poor Horzmanship and
ahaald not prove dangerous. Captain Grlnin
16II II bears = picture of Cleveland. car
rI4s fha check letter "B1 and the serial
nnlataf c514foeA. series u 1914. The plate
Isl IS blurred ana 8 believed q bs 3.
~ sHk hhFe d slnlated ~ iHk narka.
#N4 H4Is tEaHz us alz1ataz1 q fohn
ss ans q aeadQo. Sec
- ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07
GAVE $1,000 TO AID MOORE
Fund for Congressman Only Outlay by
Republican Proteetionists

Two contributions 20 the campaign ex-
penses OF Congressman J. Hampton Moore
were the only disbursements OF the Repub-
fleAn protection campaign committee, which
today lled ita expense account through It's
treasurer, Murdoch Kandriok. with Clerk
Turner, In Quarter Sessions Court.
The expense account shows contributions
q $1,000. made By different citizens
throughout the city The contributions TO
Congressman Moore's campaign we're for
1890 and ssO0. A balance Of t10o Il still
- the treasury
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION
DEATHS


MoRTON-Dec g. FREDERICK NASH ha2
TON, husband Of Ellen Rich Morton Relatifa
and frisnds Invited 10 funeral FRI, s;i5 p d.
10 w Lacrosse ave. l.ansdowne Train ls4ga
Broad NJ station 7 .35 y. IN. Int. private, Nale1
Date New York, Dec. o.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07
DON'T ABOLISH MAIL
TUBES, MERCHANTS SAY
Business Men viii Make Pro-
test to Postoflice Committee
Next Monday
"IN THE BATTLE TO STAY"
Plan to Use More Trucks Called Dan
gcrous 90 Lives OF
Pedestrians

An emphatic protest against discontinue
oncc oG ,ho pneumatic mail tube service In
Philadelphia will be made by committee
Of Philadelphia business men before the
Joint postofiiGo committees Of Congress In
Washington next Monday nj 10 o'clock
The Philadelphia committee will bc
headed by George Il. Bartol. president Of
the Boursc Mr.. Bnrtol began today organ
l2lnE n committee Of business men to 20 TO
Washington when he Learned that POST
master General Bureson IN determined to
abolish the tubca.
In n statement issued today. Mr. Bartol
criticized tho stand taken by the Postmaster
General
The pneumatic mail tubes" he said
have demonstrated their superiority over
every other form OF mail distribution, cg-
pocially IN the conFcsted central business
section OF Philadelphia.
81 cannot understand why BurleEon Ia
so persistent In his effort 10 substitute tho
tubes with automobile delivery trucks.
Trucks may do for tho outlying sections Of
tho city but they viii not do IN the central
business section,
RECKLESS DRIVING
NlIfNAN Ilhtl tTlIlNsNlU lhA N'tn NlIctltu
against the Postulhcc Department In this
city because OF the reckless manner In
which United States mail wnEons are
driven. Three fOurths Of these drivers
ought 10 be arrested and put In jail
have watched them and have seen them
charging through the traffic at a rate Of
twenty-five and thirty miles an hour, en-
dangering the lives Of our citizens
THE drivers OF these trucks are Just as
much subject 10 traffic regulations ms any
other drivers, but they show little respect
for tho law
''Ir we abolish the tubes for trucks the
change may cost us many human lives, for
even more speed and take stlll further
chances In the congested district.
FIGHT TO FINISH
IL shall cndeavor to have the same men
go with me TO Washington as went in the
fall of 1918. Included on the committee at
that tIme were l., Graf, president Of
the Commercial Exchange; w II. Tucker.
secretary OF the Board OF Trade ~. r.
Sherwood, secretary OF the Maritime EX-
change William @. Halpln, Jr,. of the
Grocers and Importers Exchange: John
Ferguson, president OF the Drug Exchange
Robert Biddle, Jr., OF the Hardware Mor.
chants and Manufacturers Association. and
william Hancock. president OF the United
Business Mems Association
we are going 10 fight this thing 10 a
finish, alshough we are somewhat handi-
capped by the time set for the committee
meeting In Washington next Monday morn
Ing We viii have to leave Philadelphia
Sunday afternoon, and probably the COM
mIttee win not give us more than an hour
in which to eNpound our views,
THE mail tubes have given speedy and
efficient service. and the mail service in
Philadelphia will take decided step back
ward II they are abolished"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07
HFLP WANTED-FEMALE

| BUsY WOMAN desires 10 ind a refined, sea
Gated Girl. white or ColOTcd, who can 90 a.
curnto Topographic work is handy VITA =
needle and can be generally useful. Addrsl.
with particulars, Mrs. h., j, q, Box ~
Merton. Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07

vINEl4ARD, n. J.. Dee I.---Mlss Helen
Brady aftasn yeafa GA. had ens arm BADLY
mapslea IA machinery q LeEsetts sewing
factory at Aaa1laFIIIe Yesterday mofaInf
"a va tze1gal te - AeGIlsl Asle
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07
Lawyer Freed of Assault Charge

SELINsoRoyE, Pa, Dec, William J.
Sanders sunbury lawyer, was acquitted
in court here on charge OF assault ana
battery preferred by Miss Mary A v. simp.
son Sanders, however, was directed to pay
half the costs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07
Vote for New School Building

ALbIoNEssEN. n. J.. Dec Voters OF
peRtford township az = special alaetlon
paasea faYorahly upon proposition % ereea
: nea school building AZ Hiacksood Ter
faee and purchase an ezlra aere 81 lana =
snlaFEe the pla1 grounds 81 the rask A4enas
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07

BOY 10 years or oyer wanted for work N ssl
office; steady position and excellent ehass,
for advancing; this Is AN opportunity 70 81 ,
good business training. Apply National -
cult GO. 1891 GlenwoOd ave,
BOY, about 10, wanted IN Insurance brekeEi
onice Apply In person. Samuel Story haA4'
s. y rnrmnr llh nnd Malnml ElH
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07
nELP wANTED-MALE

BRAIIEMEN. MACHINIsTs, CAR REPAIR
EHS; RAILROAD EXPERIENCE. ApPA
BALTIMORE AND OHIO FREE LABOR Bu-
REAU, $40 $, llTH ST.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07

AUTOCAR REPATRAIEN wanted: steady
employment; good wages for men cap
able OF repairing and OVERLAPPING Auto.
cars, Apply employment bureau. "a
and TO 8 .. m, In afternoon. AutocaE
Sales and Service Co.. 23d and Market
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-21
NOTICE OF ELECTION IN PROS
PERITY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. II

Whereas. one-third of the resident
electors and like proportion of the
reside:.t freeholders of tne age Of
twenty-os!e years, in Prosperity school
District No. 81, of the County of New
berry, State Of South Carolina, have
lied a petition with the County Board
Of Education of Newberry County,
State OF South Carolina. petitioninC
and requesting that an election be held
in said School District on the question
of levying al additional special tax
Of two (2) mills to be collected on all
the taxable property withiA the said
School District. .-
Now, therefore, we the undersigned,
composing the County Board of Edu-
cation for Newberry County, State Of
South Carolina, do hereby order the
Board of Trustees of the Prosperity
School District No. IA, to hold an cleo
ton ON the said question of levying