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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-16
DEARTH OF MEN TIES
UP NEW DREADNAUCHT

New York. Sept. l5.--Although the
superdreadnaught Arizona. newly COM
pleted at the Brooklyn navy yard,
should have become a part Of the fleet
today. she will not go into commits
sion until October Is.
A famine of enlisted men is the cause
of the delay. Destroyers and second
line ships have been depleted Of men
In her favor until they are seriously
undermanned. and still she Is far from
having a crew. The navy yard build
era finished her on schedule time At a
cost Of 100000 less than the lowest
estimate Of private bidders.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-16
FOURTH GREEK ARMY CORPS
TO BE TAKEN TO GERMANY

Amsterdam, via London. Sept 10
The fourth Greek army corps. which
surrendered yesterday to the Germans
and is to be transported to Germany
is estimated as being $4,000 strong
according to the Frankfurter Zeitung,
The German press is jubilant over the
action of the Greek corps commander.
The Vossiscz Zeitung says the OFF,
GERS Of the corps will be accompanied
by their families. thus preventing
the starving of women and children
by the entente" Berlin newspapers
profess to see In the surrender a
demonstration of Greece's desire TO
remain neutral
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-16
MCCORMICK FEELS
INDIANA is SAFE

Chicago Sept, l5.-vance c. Nc
Cormick, chairman OF the Democratic
national committee, visited Western
Democratic campaign headquarters
today and conferred with Manager
Thomas ]. Walsh. discussing cam
paign plans and President Wilson
speaking dates in the West.
Chairman Mccormick expressed
the opinion that President Wilson will
carry Indiana. He said encourag-
ing reports had been received from
Ohio. where II is said many Progress
sives and Republicans have announced
their intention of voting for Wilson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-16
BRITISH COLUMBIA IS
OVERWHELMINGLY DRY

Vancouver, b. O., Sept. IT,
Incomplete returns today from
yesterdays general election I'm
British Columbia show prohibi-
ton had q majority OF more than
5000 out OF $4,000 votes. Wo-
man suffrage apparently carried
In every district. The cities n.
yored prohibition BY good naA-
10xitieA.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-16
THINK VILLA REPORTS
ARE PURE INVENTIONS

Washington. Sept. l6.--It was stated
at the War Department this afternoon
that no confirmation had been received
OF the reported movement Of Francisco
villa and his forces in the State Of
Chihuahua. The belief was expressed
that the reports were pure invention,
designed TO embarrass the conference
In an effort to settle the Mexican prob
lem.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-16
KAlSER'S NEPHEW IS
KILLED IN ACTION

Berlin, Sept. Is. via London
Prince Frederick William of Hesse
has been killed at Cara Ormen. IL
was officially announced by the war
office today in its report on opera
tons on the Balkan front.
Prince Frederick William OF Hesse
was a nephew of Emperor William.
He was born in 1893 at Frankfort
on-the Main, the eldest son Of Prince
Frederick Charles of Hesse and Prin-
cess Margaret. sister OF the German
Emperor. He was reported wounded
in the fighting in France in septem-
Der. 1914
Prince Frederick william is the
second prince OF the house of Hesse
10 be killed. Prince Maximilien fall
ing on a French battlefield in Octo-
Der, 1914. Seven other German
princes have been killed. two Sake
Meiningen. three of Lippe. one of
Reuss. and one of Waldeck
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-16

Columbus o.. Sept. 15.--Jacob S.
Coxey. Of Massilon. who more than
twenty years ago led "Coxey's Army
OF unemployed on q march to Wash
ington. today nled papers with the
Secretary Of State ~ an independent
candidate FOR United States senator.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-16

New York, Sept. 16.--The congestion
of the local assay ONCE. resulting from
the importing OF more than $50. 0oo. 600
in gold in ten days. has necessitated
the deposit of $4,000. 900 In the Phila-
delphia mint. The gold brought in
since the movement began in the sec
ond week OF May now amounts 20
$2S4.boo,000, of which approximately
SIS. 100000 has been sent to Philadel-
phia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-16
Sweden Holds Up Cofree for Finland,

Sweden Holds Up Coffee for Finland.
Berlin. Sep. Is. by wireless to Say
ville.-A Stockholm dispatch to the
Overseas News Agency says that Swe-
den has held up 10000 tons of coffee
destined for Finland. presumably on
the fact that Great Britain has de-
tanned shipments Of coffee for Swe-
den. There 10 great scarcity Of cof-
tee In Finland
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-16
Fire waste ana Foreign Labor.

New London. Conn. Sept. 16.-The
economic significance OF Are waste.
''the revolutionary trend of foreign la
Dor and it's significance and individual
caution as to the most effective acci-
dent preventive" were discussed today
at the fall meeting of the National As
ISOLATION of Cotton Manufacturers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-16
IMPROVED CAR SERVICE
NOTICEABLE ON ALL LINES

New York. Sept. 15.-Developments
In the transit situation in Manhattan
ana the Bronx due to the street car
strike were Is follows:
Improved service on all lines was
noticeable. Conditions In the subway
and on the elevated lines were nearly
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-16
Norwegian Steamer Sunk.

London. Sept. t5.-The Norwegian
steamer Ethel. Of 1.l53 tons gross.
has been sunk a Lloyds announce
ment states.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-16
tcontinued on Second Page,
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
=. = W. % ashore excursions will con-
einue eveey Sunday Until October 1.
/ Ai.G0 round t-lp. Phone Madison AT
lurther particulars
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-16
RUSSC-RUMAN|AN ARMY
RtTRtA1|hG N0RTHWARD
Combined Teuton-Turk- Bulgar Army
Forcing Its Way Forward
In the Dobrudja.
FULL GREEK ARMY CORPS
SURRENUEKS TO GERMANS
VIII Be Taken to Germany, Accord
ing TO Unofficial Representations
Assume Offensive in Pennsylvania
Alps.

London, sept. 15.-The Russo
Rumanian army in Dobrudja Is
retiring northward before the
combined Teuton, Bulgar and
Turkish forces, according to OFF,
cfal admission by the Rumanian
war Office tonight. The state
ment added that there is violent
fighting on the whole front.
The German war Office this after
noon announced that Field Marshal
Won Mackensen. who is in supreme
in Rumania. has frequent
~ broken the resistance" of the Ru-
slams and Rumanians and has driven
them back to the line of Cuzgun Kara
Orman.
The statement says that 2S,oot
prisoners were taken in the capture
of Turtukai fortress on the Danube
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-16
INVESTORS

WILL FIND THE WIN.
GINIAN OFFERS MANY
OPPORTUNITIES FOR
WISE INVESTMENTS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-16

Continued on Second Page.)
Smyrna times., 1916-02-23
PARENT-TEACHERs ORGANIZE

Or. Wagner and Or. Carroll Assist in
Organizing an Association in SMYRNA
The initial meeting TO organize a
Parent-Teachers Association held in
the High School building last Friday
evening was a great success as mere
than $50 parents, friends and teachers
crowded into the largest room in the
building. many were obliged to stand
turnout the evening. The room and
stairway were fairly well lighted bv
lamps and lanterns furnished bv
friends of the movement. DR.. J. f.
Carroll, Superintendent Of Kent Conn
ty. plead for the close cooperation of
parent and teacher, and DR.. Charles
A. Wagner spoke in a very interest.
ing manner of the success and achieve.
ments of parent-teacher associations
he had known. The following officers
were elected by the meeting for the
remainder of this school year: Presi-
dent, Mrs. Frank S. Malcolm: Vice
President, Mrs. Joseph Broadway:
Secretary, Mrs. Watson; Treasurer.
Mrs J. Newell Lloyd. Refreshments
of cake and punch. furnished by the
j"int efforts of parents and teachers.
were served. II is planned to hold
meetings every two weeks. The
date of the next meeting will be an
nounced in these columns and all
those prevented from attending the
first meeting are urged to be present
and learn the objects and benefits of
such an organization.
Smyrna times., 1916-02-23
MISS FRANCES mAsREY, Webs
Former Smyrna Girl. Daughter Of n.
S. Mabrey. of Near Clayton, Married

Former Smyrna Girl. Daughter of n.
S. Mabrey. of Near Clayton, Married
A pretty wedding was solemnized
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. S.
Mabrey near Clayton, at high noon
last Saturday. February 10, when
their daughter Miss Frances Fl. Ma
brey was united in marriage to Mr..
Harry Seemans. The bride is we'll
known in Smyrna where she once re-
sided and held a position in DeFOrd's
department store. The groom is a
son of Mr.. and Mrs John L. Seemans
Of near Clayton The ceremony took
place in a beautifully decorated home
and before a gOodly company Of rela-
tives and friends. and was performed
at noon by the Rev. Warren Burr,
pastor of the NJ. E. Church at Town
send. The bride was gOwned in a
dark blue travelling suit and carried
white roses. She was attended by
Miss Belle Murphy Of Philadelphia.
maid of honor. The best man was
Mr.. Roy Seemans of near Clayton.
A reception followed. the wedding
breakfast being served by Caterer G.
Reynolds Stevenson. Among the
guests we're: Mr.. and Mrs. John See
mans. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Hobson
Smyrna times., 1916-02-23
HEARING SMYRNA CASES
At KENT COUNTY COURT
j. E. HOFFECKeR SELECTED FOR
MAN OF GRAND JURY. MONDAY
Several True Bills Found Among Which
Are Some Smyrna Gases Which
Are Being Heard Today

The February term of the Kent
county courts Of General Sessions and
Superior Court convened at Dover
Monday with Chief Justice Pennewill
and Associate Judge WI. Bovce sit
ting. The new grand jury drawn
month ago was called and all an
swered except two. they having been
excused by the court for the present
term. J f. hoffecker. of SMYRNA.
was selected by the court as foreman
OF the gradn jury. The Jury selected
Charles +. Wetzel. of Wyoming, as
secretary. Divorce cases were heard
by the court. DEGREES nisi being
granted to the following: George A.
Hevalo from Annie NJ. Hevalo. deser-
ton; Leonard S. Beauchamp from
Ida NJ Beauchamp, desertion: Willie
Rawley. young man of Leipsic from
his wife. Nelyie Rawley; TO Jennie
Boone Smith Of Dover from her hus-
badn, Joseph }. Smith The grand
Jur! returned true bills against Jacob
White, an aged waite man. near
Viola. for an otfense against morality.
and true bill against Lester Grant.
a young white man. for the larceny
of COW and - horse hides. Martin
Smith, colored. larceny of chickens:
John Griffin. larceny of COW and horse
hides; Charles Purnell. larceny; How.
ard d. Lowber, colored. pastor Of
Bethel a NJ. f. Church of SMYRNA.
for immoral act. two indictments:
William Turner of Smyrna. three in
dic,ments. one for assault with intent
to commit murder and two for assault
and battery; Frank II. Thomas. fruit
broker 1t Wyoming. forgery. Smith
entered a plea OF not guilty and con.
Quoted his own case. and was acquit.
ted by the jury. John Griffin. one
legged man, was found guilty and
was sentenced to two years imprison-
ment in the New Castle county work
house; pay $40 restitution money and
costs of prosecution. Charles Purnell
pleaded guilty and was sentenced TO
two years Imprisonment in the New
Castle county workhouse; Is lashes.
pay $50 restitution money and costs
Of prosecution.
Smyrna times., 1916-02-23
ACCIDENTAL DEATH MRS. YORK
Killed Above Farnhurst This Morning
BY Fast Southbound Passenger Train

Killed Above Farnhurst This Morning
BY Fast Southbound Passenger Train
Mrs. Eva (CowdrighO York. aged
% years, wife of James T. York. a
prominent farmer Of this district.
was accidentally killed above Farm
hurst Station about 8. 80 O'Clock this
morning by the southbound passenger
train. She had been at the hospital
for treatment and in some manner got
away from her nurse. Her death
produced a profound shock in the
Smyrna Brenford district, where she
had spent most of her life and
was dearly loved and esteemed. Since
the recent sale of the York farm at
Brenford she has been in a much i'm
paired nervous condition and il was
for this nervous treatment she was
taken sway. She was born and
raised near Leipsic and some forty
years ago married Mr.. James T. York
who survives her with two daughters
Mrs. Harry Slaughter near Smyrna.
and Mrs. Harry ]. Lower Of SMYRNA.
No arrangements have been made for
the funeral at this writing.
Smyrna times., 1916-02-23
SACRED CONCERT NEXT SUNDAY
Evening Services last Sunday in the
Month Given Over to the Chvir-
To Get Setof Chimes For Organ


Next Sunday evening it being the
last Sunday in the month. another
program of Sacred Music will be rend-
cred at Asbury NJ. E. Church. This
program which has been ably arranged
by Mrs. Marion Coverdale. the church
organlst. promises 10 be as good if
not better than ever These concerts
are proving very popular at AsbYrv.
last month the congregation crowding
the auditorium and overflowing into
the galleries. Ii has been decided
from now OF 10 turn the collections
taken at these concerts over 10 fund
Tor the purpose of purchasing set
OF chime for the big church organ.
10 Introduce stop" for this on the
organ manifold will cost upward of
5000. The organ thus equipped will
be decidedly effective and a great
addition to the music it will produce.
The choir will appreciate the CO.
operation of the public to thus bring
the organ up-to-date. Following is
the program arranged for next Sunday
evening:
organ Noluntaries-"Cujus Amman" from sta.
bat Mater ".............. -. Rossini
spring song ... viii Nncfsrlene
Mrs. Marion Coverdaie
LYNN" Jerusalem the Golden" F,vi,,.
Prayer-Le>sou 4-.tiloria Tatria
Anthem Sancius from 81 Cecilia's Mas"
Tenor solo part taken by David y Teraplemar
oheriory- Cantique Amour" : Tudor S,rang
solo" Rock Of Ages - Odoa-do Rarri
Rev. Thomas Geiz Hin
Male Qnarteite Remember Now Thy Creator
Ienors-J + Hofecker L. " Price
Bassos-W q. HoHet ker. Oscar Stehlev
Hymn Talk-pr Preuymsn
Mixed Quariette-
"a And The Publican standing" Baumbach
Tenor rectatiye solo and quartette
TO- Lord Thou Art My strength
b. GODDARD
soprano and Tenor solos
soprano. Miss Robert. Alto Mrs McCauslaud
Tenor J. r. Hpiiecker; bass Oscar >tehiey
-! itu A--..--.- Mrs. J.. " Price
Anthem" lIark Hark Ny soul~
Harry Rowe shelly
Narch-Concert Piece. b.. ....... Lee
Smyrna times., 1916-02-23
DEATH OF JOHN r. ROBINSON
Son of Ex-SheriiT Robinson Died of
Apoplexy Near Newark, Sunday

Son of Ex-SheriiF Robinson Died of
Apoplexy Near Newark, Sunday
John R. Robinson Of near New
ark. Del. son of ex Sheriff and Mrs.
James c. Robinson of this town. died
very suddenly of apoplexy Sunday
last. February Goth, aged 60 years.
He seemed in his usual health all day
Sunday and did not suffer the attack
until he was retiring for the night.
He wis dead wher a physician arrived.
For q number Of years he lived in
and near Smyrna and was well-known.
Deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Mollie Noshell Robinson. one daugh-
ter Lydia, who lives at home, and five
sons: Raymond and James Of North
Dakota and Voshell, Merrill and Gran
willie Of Newark. The funeral SER
vices will be held at his late residence
near Newark. Wednesday afternoon,
interment at Odd Fellows cemetery,
Smyrna. Thursday morning.
Smyrna times., 1916-02-23
LAY CORNER STONE SATURDAY
Ceremonies at Smyrna's $4,000 Fed
eral Building Now in Course Of
Construction, Red Letter" Dav

eraI Building Now in Course Of
CONSTRUCTION. Red Letter" Dav
Next Saturday will tie a red letter
day in Smyrna when the corner stone
Of SmyTna's $50. 600 Federal Build-
ing will be laid with appropriate cere-
monies. Inspector Oliver. the govern.
ment architect. in charge Of the work
IN Smyrna, having secured the ron
sent of the Department for the Ma.
sons to have charge of ceremonies at
the corner stone laying. HARMONY
Lodge. No. -. A. F. and A. N. are
preparing to entertain big delega-
ton of Grand LocCe Masons from ali
parts Of the state who Will arrive he
fore noon Saturday morning and he
dined at the Colonial Hotel. These
expected are: NJ. w.. Walter "
Bacon. Grand Mastec, Wilmington
K. W. 5. j. Horn. DEPUTY Grand
Master. Wilmington; r. W. Thomas
L. HILL Senior Grand Warden. Smvr.
ma; K. W. Edison c. Lodge. Junior
Grand Warden. Lewes; K. W. Fl. ]
Guthrie Grand Secretary. Whining
ton; r. W Charles A. Bamberper
Grand Treasurer, Wilmington: w.
Elwood II. Brown. Grand Senior
Deacon. Wilmington; W. George G.
Williams. Grand Junior Deacon
Laurel; W.. c. Walter Hawke. Grand
Senior Steward. Wilmington: "
Harlan L Cloud. Grand Junior Stew
ard. Wilmington; W, Frank r
Newell Grand Marshal, Wilmington.
W.. Herbert Neutze. Grand Sword
Bearer. Wilmington; W. John /
johnson. Grand Chaplain. Johnson's
Cross Roads; W Harry Galbraitb
Grand Tyler. Wilmington. The
grand lodge officers will meet at the
Harmony Lodge Room at l. 80 o'clock
and open. They will then proceed 10
Federal Building site. The exercises
Will open at , o'clock with an ode
followed by prayer by the grand chan
lain After an address by Grand
D"NNAt dNuAueT OUe Will be
sung. Crane Treasurer Bamberper
will then deposit box and contents in
corner stone: the Grand Master Will
spread cement on foundation and stone
Will be PLACED in position. The Grand
Master will authorize his different
officers to square. level and plumb
the corner stone. after which he de-
elares it to be duly laid. The con
seeration ceremonies are then uer-
formed by the Grand Master after the
elements of corn. wine and oil are
spread By the Deputy Grand Master
Senior Grand Warden and Junior
Grand Warden. This is followed
with the public grand honors. The
architect of the building is then pre-
scented with the working tools and
plans Of the building. a PROCLAMATION
IS then made b. the Grand Marshall.
another ode is sung after which Hon
L. Irving Handy Of Smyrna, Past
Gr' nd Master, will deliver an address
Smyrna times., 1916-02-23
FAREWELL PARTY NEAR SMYRNA
Mr.. and Mrs. Samual Collins of the
Gears Farm Overwhelmed by Greetings

Mr.. and Mrs. Samual Collins of the
Gears Farm Overwhelmed by Greetings
A delightful surprise was given
at the hone of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Collins. OF Tuesday evening. February
18th. by their neighbors. on the C.
P. Gears farm. near this town. The
treat consisted of ice cream. cake and
fruit, of which all enjoyed and as
they all regret the loss of their good
neighbOrs from their midst, they
wished Mr.. and Mrs Collins much
success and happiness in their future
home. Those present were: Mr..
and Mrs Ralph Jefferson. MIR. and
Mrs. Frank Thompson. Mr. and Mrs.
George Short, Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Richards. Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Frazier.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Collins. Mr..
and Mira. William Carlow. Mr.. and
Mrs. Elwood Kemp. Misses Elva
Walker. Eileen Thompson. Elizabeth
Richards, Messrs. Gilbert Collins.
Norman Collins. William Carrow.
Jr.. Joseph jefferson. Howard Kemp,
Benjamin Everinham.
Smyrna times., 1916-02-23
CATTLE BRING HIGH PRICES
Public Sale on Farms OF WE. AIR
Clements ard Charles Hanrattv

Public Sale on Farms of WE. x J.R.
Clements ard Charles Hanratty
At the public sale of w. F. and J
R. Clements on Friday. February 18th.
advertisement cf which was published
in the Smyrna Times. horses sold as
high as 5000 piece. mules $3.50 a
pair. and HoIstein COW brought as
high as S177 so. Another COW
brought $3.50 and a yearling bull
brought S120. and a one week calf
brought $50 Hogs and implements
also sold well. ID. A. Goldsborogh.
the popular auctiOneer. was keen to
get the best prices possible. At the
sale of grade Holstein cows of Charles
Hanrstty yesterday. February 22nd.
also advertised n The Smyrna Times.
30 COWS Were knot ked off By auction
eer GoldsboTough for 50, 963. the
highest COW reaching S1T1 and ten
grade heifers. coming two years old,
brought S760. the highest one reach
ing SS5. 1t pays to advertise and
since the Times reaches out through
the farming communities as well as
the towns. it is the medium to reach
the people.
Smyrna times., 1916-02-23
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES

Rev. Tn omas Getz Hill. Rector, An
nounces Services For Sunday ard Week
On account Of an accident to the fur
nace at the st. Peters Episcopal
Church. the services for the next
Sunday-Sexagesima-wil be held
in the Century Club House. and will
be as follows: 100 a. m, Holy
Communion; 10 80 a. m. Morning
Prayer and Sermon; ~. noon. Sunday
School. There will be no night SER
vice. The Junior Auxiliary will
meet tonight promptly at o'clock.
There will be choir rehearsal on Fri
day night at 7. 80 at the home Of Mrs.
Murray Stewart.
Smyrna times., 1916-02-23
". 3. MEGEAR HAS CLOSE CALL
Narrow Escape From Being Crushed
in an Elevator in Wilmington

wv Wv G9Napg FToUl DGiUk OFuSneQ
in an Elevator in Wilmington
William B. Megear. of Whining
ton. formerly of this town. is being
congratulated on his ecsepe from
serious injury or death, in a peculiar
way one day recently. Having busi-
ness in one of the large office build
ings. Mr.. Megear started to walk
into the elevator The elevator con-
ductor admitted the man ahead of the
police commissioner. but not seeing
Mr.. Megear pushed the door to close
1t and started the elevator. The
police commissioner was caught in
the door but fortunately some of the
people in the elevator cried to the
conductor to stop and he did so before
the police commissioner was caught
by the machine. The people in the
elevator were more frightened than
Mr.. Megear as they thought for an
instant that he would be crushed.
Smyrna times., 1916-02-23
PLAY AT CLUB HOUSE

'.Gis.'' sI The Fairest Spirit" To
"''day Night,Admission Csc
C'S have ss' u the Twentieth Century
y pgsli.. decided. for the benefit Of
A'it' tbs :, repeat 'The Fairest
-'asssou p pay given at the Club
ssss Club me 2 play will be given
Hsn Ou'e on Monday. the
'assr Of n = n. There will be a
''a,A Evs. program. Admission,
Ne acIi,s.'yoody come. Tickets
j e. s. hilton & Jones' drug store.
Smyrna times., 1916-02-23

6laekistOn CannerY Changes Hands
d. A. Knots & Son, of Blacks
tons have purchased the half interest
OF the Blackstone Canning Company
Of Mr.. II. E. Mabrey. who recently
moved to Smyrna. This cannery is
the only one at Blsckiston's and
covers nearly two acres of ground.
Smyrna times., 1916-02-23

Next Monday is Annual Town Election
Next Monday is the Annual Town
Election when seven councilmen, an
assessor and treasurer will be elected
for the ensuing year.
Smyrna times., 1916-02-23
Gas corporation Bows More eround

The Kent County Light, Heat ana
Power Corporation has purchased of
the Spencer heirs the lot 40 200
feet. adjoining the gas works and
will install their new equipment on
il including the business Office.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-02-17
Eleven Years Ago.

We should like to see Legislature
appropriate money for the publication
of Colonel Switzler's history of the
University. Colonel Switzler will soon
be 81 years old. and his public career
could not be rounded out more fit
tingly than by the printing of the his.
tory"
IF the Board of Public Improve
ments is paying the interest ($5.O00)
on the 100000 bond issue. paying
the commissioners their salaries, pay.
ing the rent $500 a month"; on the
old waterworks site and all the Other
expenses ito say nothing of at least
$1,000 a year for repairs. from the
income of the plant. then it is making
a record and has already demonstrat.
ed the success of municipal owner
ship"