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Milford chronicle., 1917-01-12
KENT COUNTY JURORS

Grand Jurors for 1917 we're drawn
by Jury Commissioners Hopkins and
Herring on Monday, as follows:
First Representative Distrtct-LeW-
is N. Price, William T. Dayett, Levi
Anthony.
William T. Cullen. Daniel
N. Wilson.
Pratt.
ROdWay.
Fifth-Caldwel W. Johnson, Wal
ker Nifflin, Romulus A. Hopkins.
Sixth-William H. Frazier. Thomas
Meredith.
seventh-Charles A. Carton. John
II. Hinsley, William C. Frear.
Eighth-George Blanchard, John
Cunningham.
Prettyman.
Tenth-George E. Roach. Zack
Johnson, Sr., Frank d. Sapp..
The petit jury panel for the Febru-
arv term of courts, beginning Febru-
airy 90, also was drawn, as follows:
First-Walter Pratt. Joseph Snow,
Harry Collins.
Second-George W. Baker. William
r. Slaughter, Daniel +. Kinnaman'
N. Hayes Wilson.
Third-Harry A. Walton, George
". Prettyman, Samuel Moore, Elwood
c. Moore.
Fourth-Harry Spence, Howard E..
Thompson, Louis Leach. Harry Gul-
lett.
Fifth-Frank Martin, John W. For
aker, George Walls.
Sixth-Harry Dill, Jam 3 A. Kemp
Charles W. Cubbage, Joseph B. Flem-
ming.
Seventh-Edward T Jackson. VIII
lis c. Jenkins, J. Norman Hinsley.
Highth-William Scranton, Clyde
H. Knots, Ezekiel NcKnitt, Eben
Hughes.
Nlnth-Edgar Cain, Ray Cannon.
William W. Simpson. Harry W. Dick
erson.
Tenth-Raymond Alexander, Fran
els A. Webb, Jr.. Daniel G. Collins.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-12
CHRONICLE CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

Mr.. and Mrs. Ona H. Benson spent
the New Years holidays In New York
and East Orange, N. J.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Adkins from
Frankford, spent Sunday with her
sister, Mrs. Imly S. Abbott.
f, Wm. L. T. Ortis, who has been Wis
iting Mr.. and Mrs. Vim. G. Sammons
has returned to his home in Prospect
Park. Pa.
J. W. Bethards OF Newark. N. j..
spent several days during the past
week as the guest Of his brother, W.
G. Bethards.
Miss Alice Thomas. Of Church Hill,
has returned to her home after spend
ing the holidays with her grandfath-
er. near Dover.
Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Constable
have been guests of Mrs. George W.
Marshall. and returned Saturday to
their home in Elkton. Md.
Mrs. Thomas NJ. Davis. Of Atlantic
City, N. j., announces the engage
ment of her daughter. Eta Thomas, to
Henry Floyd Browne, OF Railway and
New York.
Miss Gertrude Stille, who spent two
weeks with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Stille, has returned to Phila-
delphia. where she is attending the
Philadelphia Business College.
Mrs. Allan d. Jones entertained
delightfully."- at a small tea" last Fri
day afternoon. Mrs. ]. Stanley Short
poured tea, while Misses Della Hall,
Lena Short and Mrs. G. NJ. Town
send also assisted.
y Miss Flora Bowden, who has been
the guest OF Miss Elizabeth Carlisle,
has returned to her home in Ceilings
wood, N. ]. Miss Bowden was the
guest of honor at a number Of delight
ful affairs while in Milford.
Among those from a distance who
attended the funeral of Alfred H. Nut
ter we're Daniel Fisher. of Clayton /;
Mrs. Clementine Horn and daughter,
Mrs. Elizabeth Sylvester. of Whining
ton; A. B. Moore. OF Dover; Mrs.
Charles Butlin and Mrs. William
Watson. of Philadelphia, and Mrs
Henry Boggs. OF Kennedyville. Nd.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-12
CONDENSED news items
Paragraphs OF a Local Nature
for Rapid Readers

Minstrel show in Armory Hall on
Saturday night.
Farmers want $12 per ton for grow
ing tomatoes in 1917.
The local W. c. T. U. meets with
Mrs. J. W. Pearson, South Front
Street. next Tuesday afternoon at
2;S0. Text word. DO"
Presbyterian Church Mite Society
will give a chicken and waffle supper
in Grange Hall. Tuesday evening,
January 10th. See advertisement.
St. Johns Church, Sunday, Jan. IA.
Mass at 9 a. m. rosary. sermon and
benediction at 1880 p. m; mass at
Lewes at 1880. All are cordially
invited.
Lawrence Bowen, son OF John Bow
en-, and Miss Vera McKene, of Phila-
delphia, we're married on December
23d, 1916. Thy will reside in Phila-
delphia.
N The sticky stuff left in an egg shell
when bre aking raw egg, mixed
with salt. is said to remove warts.
Shake salt in egg shell. then apply
to wart several times.
Christ Church Guild will open a
Delicatessen Shop, Saturday, Janu-
ary 18th, at 10 a. ri in Mrs. Mar
shall's Store, N. Walnut street. Home
made cakes, bread, pies, etc.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-12
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The annual meeting Of the Peninsula
Horticultural Society convened in the
opera house at Dover on Wednesday
morning, for a three days session,
with $50 visitors present.
At the morning session, J. Leon
ard Soper. president of the organiza-
tion, spoke on Apple Growing on the
Peninsula" followed by a similar ad-
dress by A. W. Slaymaker, Of Cam
den. DR.. J. p. Stewart. of State
College, Pa, spoke on the fertiliza-
of apple orchards. An address Of well
come was made by Mayor Arley B..
Magee, of Dover. at the afternoon ses-
sion, and addresses were made by
Governor Charles R. Miller, Governor
elect John G. Townsend, Of this state,
and Governor EmerYon c. Harrington,
OF Maryland. Talks on the culture
Of apple trees were also made by
James T. Anthony. of Chestertown,
Nd, and Prof. ]. c. Whitten, of the
University of Missouri. Samuel Fra
ser, of Genesee, N. Y. gave a lecture
on the printing Of apple trees, illus
trated with lantern slides.
The agricultural exhibits, which
were held at the State ArmOry in con-
nection with the meeting. attracted
much favorable comment. The State
Corn Show began at noon yesterday.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-12
EDWIN MELVIN DEAD

Edwin Melvin died at his home on
Church street, North Milford. We'd
nesday evening. January 10, 1917, at
1915 o'clock, aged "a years. months
and day. Funeral services will be
held at his late home on Sunday at
200 o'clock, and interment will be
made at Odd Fellows Cemetery, by
VIM. G.. Powders, funeral director.
The services will be conducted by
Rev. r. X. Stephenson. The mem
bers of Crystal Fount Lodge, Of Mil
ford, Of which lodge Mr.. Melvin was
a member, will conduct services. Mr..
Melvin was a veteran of the war of
the Rebellion, and was a member of
Garfield Post of Milford. He was a
shoemaker and worked at his trade up
to within a few months of his last i'll
ness. He leaves a daughter, Miss
Sallie Melvin, of Milford. and two
sons, william, of Buffalo, N. Y, and
Edward j., of Philadelphia. Several
grandchildren also survive him. Mr..
Melvin was one of the oldest members
Of Crystal Fount Lodge, L. o. o. f.,
having been a member of that organ
ization for 46 years.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-12
CHRONICLE SERVICES APPRECIATED

The publishers Of the Milford
Chronicle have this week received a
communication which voices the ap-
probation OF the writer for service
rendered his church during the past
year. The editors are more than
pleased that their efforts in that line
have been successful. and thank the
writer. The communication follows;
January s, 1917.
Milford Chronicle Publishing Co.,
Theo. Townsend, President.
Dear Sir:--
At the beginning Of the year wish,
IN the name Of st. Johns congrega-
ton. to express to you and your as
sistants. our sincere appreciation for
YOUR affable courtesy. In the past. in
so generously allowing us the use OF
the columns of your valuable paper
for the church notice.
wishing you and the Milford Chron-
iele success and prosperity for the
New Year. remain.
Very gratefully yours,
Father Fitzpatrick, Pastor.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-12
MAFORD EMtAGEACY HOSPITAL

Among those who have been dis
charged as patients from the hOspi-
tai this week are Mrs. Charles Wyatt,
who has recovered from an attack OF
typhoid fever; Miss Ruth Mayhem,
Mrs. Lulu Marine and Master James
Marine; Thomas Morris, OF Frederica.
Two new patients we're admitted,
Thomas WEIGH and Louis Belts. Do
nations have been received as follows:
Mrs Hester Polk Cannon. Bridge
vile, So 90; Mrs. Henry Cannon. Of
Bridgeville, $1,000; Paul Clifton. Of
WilliamsTlle, $1.00; Milford ChrOn-
icle Publishing Co. SIS. 90; basket Of
potatoes from William G. Jester; tive
baskets of turnips from a friend.
William Fl. Warren has given per
mission to the managers Of the hos
pital to chance off the Victrola and
jardineir in the Palace Theatre next
Wednesday evening, January 18th.
The chances are still being sold and
those on the Victrola can be secured
from Mrs. G. W. Marshall, while
those on the iardinier are TO be had
from Miss Annie Radclin before Jaa-
uary 18th.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-12
REVEALS IN PROGRESS
AT METHODIST CHURCHES

Both Milford Methodist churches
are in the midst OF very well attend
ed Revival services this week. At the
Methodist Episcopal church the pas
tor, Rev. r. X. Stephenson. Is being
assisted by Rev. Mr.. COlona, Of
Georgetown. Exceptionally good at
tendances have been the order this
week and the meetings have been ben
eficial. On Tuesday and Thursday ev-
enings the meetings took the form of
Cottage Prayer Meetings, four such
meetings being held each evening.
Wednesday evening the meeting was
more Of a class meeting, which proved
very interesting.
Evangelist at n. P. Church.
At the Methodist Protestant Church
the meetings have been growing in in
terest nightly. Rev. Mr.. Bennett.
the pastor, is being assisted by Prof.
J. A. Loose. a singing evangelist
from Baltimore. Prof. Loose has in
terested the congregation of the NJ. p E.
church in his singing. and on Tues
day evening formed a large chorus
from those IN attendance. The meet
ings at this church have been excep-
tlonally large. and the program has
been varied: bright sermons, solos.
duets and quartets being interspersed
with pleasing effect.
The meetings at both churches will
continue next week.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-12
INAUGURATION OF new
GOVERNOR ON TUESDAY

The inauguration Of GOvernor-elset
John q. Townsend and LieutenRnt'
Governor l.. E. EliasOn next Tuesday
January 10th, will mark the occasion
upon which the last OF the six new
state officers will have assumed
charge OF his office. Attorney Gen
eral David J. Reinhardt, as well aa
the State Treasurer, State Auditor
Insurance Commissioner, all took the
oath of Office last week and entered
upon their new duties.
The inauguration will be an elab-
crate affair. Final plans for It were
made at a meeting held In Dover the
first OF the week Of joint inaugural
committee OF the General Assembly.
OF course, the State Militia will be
unable to give the military aspect 70
the celebration as the troops are now
doing border duty at Deming, N. NJ,
but there will be something of this
nature as the Delaware College Ca
dets, Boy Scouts and other Organiza-
tions of a semi-military nature have
been invited to take part. The Young
Mems Republican Club, Of Whining
ton, Of which the Governor-elect is q
member, will attend in a body The
ceremonies will be concluded with
the inaugural ball in the ArmOry at
Dover on Tuesday. evening. January
16. The inaugural ceremonies are 70
be held in the Dover Opera House.
Governor Charles r. Miller will be
in Dover on the day of the celebration
to see his successor inaugurated and
will leave Dover at $3.50 o'clock that
afternoon to be a guest and one Of the
speakers at the banquet to be given
Governor-elect Walter E. Edge. o.
New Jersey. in Newark. that evening.
Governor Miller will be given a fare
well testimonial dinner by the mem-
bers of his military stan and of the
general staf Of militia on Saturday
next, January 13. three days before
his term Of Office expires. The dinner
will be served in a private dining
room at the Hotel dupont.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-12
DOVER Rt-ILtCTS MAYOR

In one of the warmest contests held
at Dover in recent years Dover re-
elected Arley B. Magee mayor Of the
town, and put In Office men who were
on the ticket on which Magee was
running. The men we're elected b.
practically two hundred majority. The
only question before the voters was
whether the present police oftlcer,
John W. Baker, should be retained
as an officer, or should be dismissed.
Magee and his ticket stood for the
keeping In offlce Of the officer. He
will certainly be retained for another
year at least. There we're those Whs
were opposed TO Ohcer Baker be
In
G1u1u uu pei A1A uiSu iaa1 NHfavo a. p =
strict manner. He Is q brother Of
Milford's former Chief OF Police, who
while here did efficient police duty,
but against whom there was q strong
sentiment IN some quarters.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-12
LETTER FROT BATTLE LINE IN FRANCE

The following card was received
this week by Mrs. Mary L. Marshall.
which was written by Father n.
rAbbe p FOurnier, who is a member
Of the French army and in the trench
es somewhere in France. The cara
was addressed to the late Dr.. George
W. Marshall, who was his intimate
friend while he was in charge OF st.
Johns Catholic Church. of Milford.
He was also one of the instructors h
the Catholic Academy in Wilmington.
The card follows:
Dec 16, 1916.
Merry Xmas and Happy New Year
from your young friend, Father Four
nier, whom you received 50 kindly
during my ministry among the MIL
ford Catholics. My best wishes 10
all your family. Written some thirty
feet under ground. and 200 yards
from the Boches, who are just now
hammering the hill in a most hellisA
manner. Adieu and God Bless your
work. p. FOURNIER.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-12
SUSStX JURORS DRAWN

Jury Commissioners William Truitt
and C. H. Maull have drawn the fol-
lowing grand jurors for the year 1917:
First Representative DISTRICT.
Elbert Webb, George II. Draper, Sr., {,
Joshua A. Ellegood.
Second-N. Harvey King, William
E. Frazier, William B.. Hatfield.
Third-Levin j. Stuart, Luther NJ
Culver, s. E. Tyndall.
Fourth-Isaiah Morgan, Leroy J.
Bryan.
Fifth-David W. Ralph. John W.
Hearn, Victor c. Kitchens.
Sixth-William H. Truitt, John H.
Derrickson.
Edward Dingle. Charles J.
Baker.
Eighth-John T. Hazard.
Ninth-Josiah S. Wilson, Rufus H
Davis.
Tenth-Samuel Fithian. George b.
Hudson, John P Wilson.
Petit jurors for the February term
of Superior Court and Court OF Gen
eral Sessions have been drawn as fol-
lows:
First Representative district-JOb
W. Ingram, Charles 1. HOlzmueller,
Frank Warren, J Wilbur Hammond.
Second-Alexander R. King. Peter
W. Conoway, William F. Knowles,
Thomas J Ricards.
Third-Harry Graham, George F.
Galloway George G, Spicer, Virgil G.
Jones.
Fourth-Harry E. Phillips. William
G. Messick. John B Lowe.
Fifth-George H. Otwell, Joshua
Fl. Marvel, of ", Minos r. Culver,
Samuel T. Smith
Sixth-W. Poole Prettyman, A. r.
Dodd. Jonothan Baker, William Clar-
ence Truitt.
SEVENTH. Augustus Holloway, j..
Horace DerricksOn. William 7. Hud-
son of W. /.
Eighth-Jonh c Thoroughbred, John
NJ. Stockley, John B. Steel.
Ninth-Harry B. Boyer, John T.
Wagamon, John T. Carey.
Tenth-Louis ]. Carey, Robert c.
Phillips, John r. Baylis, Walton
Thompson.
Additional petit jurors for the Feb
ruary term to try the murder cases
that are to come up in the Court OF
over and Terminer. which will con-
vene on February II, have been drawn
as follows:
First-George E. Messick. John B.
Prettyman, Ephraim Jefferson.
Second-William H. Carlisle, Isaac
]. Morgan, James E. Cannon.
Third-Leonard F. Leslie, Daniel s.
Culver. Medford L. Watson.
Fourth-James e. Spicer, Harvey
B. King.
Fifth-James D. Spicer, Isaac s..
Lowe, Newton E. Ward.
Sixth-Derrick B. Hazard, VIII
liam A. Gum. Jr., william A. Jones.
Seventh-Eliiah H. Lynch, Philip
H. West, Ebe C. Quillen.
Eighth-Joshua r. Burton, George
NJ. Derrickson.
Ninth-Charles B. Marsh, Charles
E. Dodd, John A. Jones.
Tenth-John H. Clendaniel, Joseph
J. Collins, Frank B. Carey.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-12
MILFORD'S new COUNCIL
ORGANIZED ON THURSDAY

Milford's new cOuncilmen and Col
ieetor and Treasurer Roach were
sworn In Thursday evening Of last
week, after which the new council
get down to business. Routine bus
mess incidental to organization was
gone through. The council fixed the
license fees on circuses, moving pic
ture theatres and other things at the
same rate at which they had been for
the past few years. William A. Tru-
lit was elected Alderman for the
town Of Milford for one year.
The Committees as appointed by
President Draper for the year are:
Lights and Water, Messrs. Vinyard
and Reedy; Finance, Messrs. Sharp
and Townsend; Streets, Messrs. Wind
sOr and HOuseman.
Two applications for appointment
as chief OF police were received by
council but it was the unanimous
opinion of the councilmen that it
would be much better to get a man
from out of town for the position.
For that reason no action was taken
ON the matter. A committee cOmpOs-
cd OF President OF Council Draper.
and Messrs. Vinyard and Sharp was
appointed, to communicate with men
for that position.
Stanley Draper. who recently re-
signed as Chief of Police was employ
ed to act in that capacity until sue
eessor should be elected. Mr.. Draper
has agreed to do this.
Council In Regular Meeting.
Milford's new council met in the
regular monthly meeting Monday eV-
ening last with all members present
except Mr.. Windsor, who is in Flor
ida. The members elected G.. Mar
shall Townsend secretary of council
for the ensuing year. A number of
applications were received from out
of town for the position Of Chief of
Police, and President of Council
Draper was authorized to employ
one Of the men who had applied pro-
Vided they were suitable for the posi-
tion. The report of Collector and
Treasurer was received and showed
that up to that date the amount in the
bank amounted to $151 Al. Bills from
Edward v. HendrixOn, ]. C. Wilson
and Norman Windsor for holding the
annual town elections were ordered
paid
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-12
REV. F. B. SHORT HONORED

The Rev. DR.. Francis Burgette
Short, formerly of Sussex County,
Delaware, but now pastor Of the First
n. e. Church, Spokane, Wash, was
installed as illustrous pOtentate OF III
Katif Temple, Mobiles Of the Mystic
Shrine, of Spokane, last week. Ela0-
crate ceremonies for the Shriners and
their invited guests marked the IN
stallation ceremonies. DR.. Short re-
turned 70 Lne west IaLoly aAISL 'isAs
70 Wilmington and Milford. The hon
or OF potentate Of the Shriners Is one
that rarely comes to q clergyman ana
It is lively Job for minister to hold
down, but Brother Short Is equal 70
the task.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-12
MGSOUS WILL BANQUET TONIGHT

The members Of Temple Lodge No.
9, A. f. & A. n. will entertain a
number OF guests at a banquet at the
New Windsor Hotel this evening. The
occasion Of the banquet is the annual
visitation OF Grand Master Horn, OF
the Grand Lodge OF Delaware. Pre-
vious to the banquet at the New Wind
sOr matters OF interest to the lodge
will be attended to in the lodge room
In the Masonic Temple. II Is expect
cd that abSut one hundred Masona
will partake Of the spread.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-12
SPOKEN OF FOR DETECTIVE

Sussex politicians are wondering
who will be appointed state detective
for Sussex County to succeed Oscar
NJ. Thomas. Many believe County
Chairman Elijah Lynch. formerly the
sheriff of this county, who sought the
Job four years ago, when there were
three or four other aspirants, and fin
ally gave way in favor OF Detective
Thomas, will be selected for the place.
others, however, believe that Receiv-
er Of Taxes VOlley M. Murray, who
for the past few years has been pri-
vate secretary to Governor-elect
Townsend, will be appointed.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-12
MARRIED
HEARN- WILKINS.

At the NJ. P. Parsonage. Saturday
evening. January 6th, Miss Mamie
FIearn and John wilkins were mar
ried by their pastor, Rev. l.. A. Ben
nett. Miss Hearn was becOmingly
attired in a plum colored suit witt
hat to match.
REED-COHEE.
Harry Reed, Of near Milford, son Of
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Reed, and Miss
Ora Cohee. of near Houston. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Cohee, were
quietly married by Rev. W. S. Grant
at the parsonage in Houston, on Sun
day, December oath, 1916. They will
reside in Wilmington, Del.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
A very pretty wedding was solemn
lied at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
George Harrington, of near Houston,
Saturday, January 9Th, at high noon,
when their daughter, Helen Harring-
ton, became the bride of J. Willis
Clifton of Wilmington Delaware. The
bride was attired in a beautiful white
satin gown and carried a bouquet of
roses and carnations. Miss Anna
Clifton, sister of the groom, was maid
OF honor and Edwin Prettyman acted
as best man. The ushers were Wat
son Wooters and Dallas Clifton. Lit
tie Misses Dorothy Wooters and Eliz-
abeth Harrington were the Flower
Girls for the wedding. The bride was
given in marriage oy her brother,
George l.. Harrington. Rev. l.. A..
Bennett, OF Milford, performed the
ceremony. Following the ceremonies
a reception was held. after which the
couple left for a honeymoon trip.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-12
PUBLIC SALES

Solomon Neal will sell at his home
one mile below Lincoln. on Tuesday,
January 23rd. For particulars read
advertisement In this paper and post
ers.
Harold b. Chormann will sell his
personal property at public sale at his
home near Overlook, on Wednesday.
January oath. For particulars see
advertisement IN Chronicle and the
posters. Some fine cows will be Of
fered at this sale.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-12
DAY OF PRAYER 81 v. C. 7. Q.

The National Woman's Christian
Temperance Union has issued call
to all local unions to set apart Janu-
ary 18th for special prayer for Ma
donal Constitutional Prohibition. The
meeting in Milford for this occasion
will be held In the Methodist Epis-
copal Church on Thursday afternoon
ct two thirty O'Clock. A special pro
gram, in which the ministers OF the
town will take part, has been arrang-
ed.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-12
CAILE LOstS TO SEYREA

In q very close and exciting game
OF basketball at Smyrna Monday even
ing last the Caulk Club team was de-
feated at the hands Of the Smyrna
quintette by the close score Of 25 to
26. The Milford boys showed much
improvement over their form in their
two previous games and now antici-
pate some winning scores IN the near
future. The Smyrna team will play
Caulk IN Armory Hall this evening
a good game h assured.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-12
BANK DECLARES DIVIDEND

At the meeting Of the directors Of
the First National Bank of Milford,
Delaware, on Tuesday afternoon Of
this week, a regular dividend Of nine
per cent, together with an extra di-
vidend Of one percent, was declared.
The old board of directors was re-
elected for the ensuing year, and John
C. Truitt was elected assistant cash
ier.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-12
SOCIAL At WILDWOOD HALL

y A Sock Social IS being arranged and
will be given in Millwood Hall, Tues
day evening, January 18th. An ad-
mission will be charged at the door
and refreshments will be served free
to those who attend. An interesting
program has been arranged, and the
affair promises 20 be a success. II
the date set should be stormy, It will
be held the next clear night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-07
STRIKE SITUATION
REMAINS UNCHANGED

laar. was no change in the general
aa- p. the carpenters strike to-
s Neither side has yet shown any
..l 10 call q meeting 10 settle
.ae .arE=.
said today that q number of
independent contractors not members
.. +aa --Gsey Master Builders assO-
..4-Aaa base put uuion carpenters back
q. "aHa az -h6 wage scale asked, 621a
cents an hour Several contractors
"-a are members OF the association
are facing difficulties. Several big jobs
we're sa have been started today. max
airy the employment of union
.tsHs1.ars IL the w0rE was not start
% sae contractors ia question lost the
'.l through failure to start work on
s-aaa4aa1 time. it lis claimed. Carpeu-
.e-s at work on The new structures at
.-e arsenal are said 10 be receiving
PA cents am hour. Work at the ar
sz4aL VIII be tag enough ahead in
StoEl time 10 make necessary the en-
s-os4eae ot 800 more carpenters,
.a-sl would deplete the ranks Or the
.-saa carpenters now unemployed by
per aert