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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-16
Mr.. THORNBURG IS
AWARDED DEGREE
Well Known Local Young Man Grad
yates From Washington and
Lee University.

Among the many to be conferred
upon with degrees at the finals Of
Washington & Lee University yes.
terday at Lexington, Va. was David
w. Thornburg, West Race street.
who is now Bachelor of Science
Mr.. Thornburg has joined the hos
pital unit fom tire scrool and is
now at Allentown, Pa. ready to be
called to the French front in defense
OF his country at any minute
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-16
OPEN AIR CONCERT
TOMORROW NIGHT
comrey's Band Preparing for Concert
To be Given E4efe on Friday
Niant.

Preparations have dearly been com.
pleted for the FIRST xpen-air concert
OF the season which Will he given Fri
day night at o'ciosk IN The Public
Square by Comrey's Band.
Every effort has been made to pro-
duce a pleasing program and tonight
being the last night for rehearsal
Prof, Andrew Comrey!expects to have
all members of his band present at
s o'clock sharp As few minor
changes may be made in the program
and It will not be published until
tomorrow.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-16
Mr.. Emmert Argues.

After Mr.. Martin concluded Attor-
ney Emmert argued for the North
ern Virginia Power Company He
said that the council should grant the
franchise asked for because at least
so per cent. Of the citizens of Mar.
tinsburg wanted the Northern Virgin
la Power Company to operate here.
AT this period Councilman c. b, Wilt.
SHIRE, of the Second Ward, Interrupt
ed Mr.. Bmmert, saying that. the lat.
ter was wrong about his statement,
especially in the ward. he represent
ed. Mr. Emmert then said he meant
no particular ward. Q
Being asked as to the erection of
poles on the streets here Mr.. Emmert
stated that the Northern Virginia
Power Company had told the council
that they would erect their poles in
the alleys. Councilman Wiltshire a.
gain interrupted and asked Mr.. En-
inert how they would get service on
King and Queen streets without any
poles there. Mr. Emmert replied that
they would use the poles OF the Po-
tomac Light e. Power Company. to
which Mr. Martin interrupted and
asked that the statute be read which
says that one company may use the
others poles when public necessity
reouires
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-16
LOCAL LODGE q. p. o. e.
OBSERVES FLAG DAY

Martinsburg 3. r: O. E., which IS
seyery other body Of Elks an
American organization, today held ex-
ercises in the lodge rooms in obser-
walton of the national flag day. At
a meeting held last night It was do
cided to take $500 pf Liberty Bonds
and also to make d donation to the
Red Cross.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-16

mission which stated that the cost OF
operating two public utilities when
one is al that is necessary, must be
paid By the consumer.
To give the committee clearer
idea OF the power of the Public Serv-
ice Commission. Mr. Martin cited the
case OF the residents of Berkeley
Place. He said they had petitioned
the Mayor and Council Tor water but
that they had not gotten it, and at
ter taking 1t to the Public Service
GomRigsiou the codncli quickly
granted the request as they knew
they would be compa led by the Pub
lie Service Commission to grant it.
In speaking of the service OF the
Northern Virginia Power Company.
Mr. Martin called attention to factor
les in Winchester and Charles Town.
which did not even use the service.
He also called attention TO The sit
uation in Hancock where number
Of citizens claim they get good: light
only on Sunday nights He added
that the burgess of Hancock had
written his company a letter asking
if they could furnish service in that
"a
mittee, adding that the Potomac
Light e Power Company would not
furnish power for Hancock as they
did not approve of the duplication 4
capital. He then read from the opin-
ion of the Public Service Commits
sion of Maryland, which found that
the service of the Northern Virginia
Power Company there was unsatis.
factory.
The representative Of the Potomac
Light & Power Company told the
committee that the rates of the Poto-
mac Light & Power Company were
from 4 to 16 per cent lower than that
of the Northern Virginia Power Com
pany. He also said that Superin
tendent Swink, of the Northern Wiz
GINA Power Company, had told the
council that the rates of his company
were 10 per cent lower than the rat.
es of the Potomac Light & Power
Company but that Mr.. Swink had
made an incorrect statement, as was
found by the Business Mems Assoc.
iation that 1900 of the 1900 users
would pay higher rates under the
Northern Virginia Power Company
Mr.. Martin. said if the Northern
Virginia Power company'si repres,
sntatives belittled the report Of the
Business Mems Association, which
was read to that organization Tues
day night. they would have to BELT
tie President Charles w Klbourn, OF
the interviewer Nils Inc, the largest
user OF electricity in Martinsburg;
j. r. Poland, One OF the largest us
ers of electricity in our city. and
Lewis II. Thompson. one OF the city's
leading business men,
Attorney Martin told the commit
tee that if they wanted the rates us
ed by the Northern Virginia Power
Company lin effect in Hartinsburg the
Potomac Light & Power Company
will request the Public, Service Com
mission to put these rates in effect
# the courctl would JOIN ! ntha peti
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-16
Teacher MarrIes, Loses pay.

A school teacher who abandoned
her school two weeks before the end
of the term TO be married is not en-
titled to her pay for the two weeks
of the last month OF the term which
she did not teach, according to the
opinion of the attorney general an
nounced in Charleston The teach
er's name is being Withheld
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-16
No Material Changes.

The county court has nearly finish.
ed the work of canvassing the ballots
for the recent school election. and re-
port no material changes on the re-
suit announced June Q.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-16
Mayor Letters Views.
OF the Council:

Gentlemen of the Council:
In view Of the widespread interest
in the application of the Northern
Virginia Powe~ Company for a fran
chise to sell light and power in this
city. wish to call your attention to
certain phases of this matter that
have no been considered heretofore
either in the public discussion Of the
question in the press or before the
Ordinance Committee and TO en-
phasize certain other aspects of the
Confined on page sikh
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-16
County Couples wed.

Marriage licenses were granted
Tuesday to Harry NJ, Files, Jones
Spring. and Miss Brueie Dnnhan,
Shanghai. and TO David Preston Ep-
pard and Miss Ruth Durham, both OF
the county. Both couples were mar
ried yesterday,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-16
SUMMERS COUNTY JUDGE
EXCUSES FARMER JURORS

Following the suggestion of Cover
nor Cornwell that the farmers should
not be taken away from their crops
to serve on juries.. Judge MiFer of
the Summers circuit court has an.
nounced that there wifi be no petit
jury for the June term.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-16

Don't use harsh physics. The ne
action weakens the bowels. leads to
chronic constipation. Get 1Doans e
gulets. They operate easily. 25c of
all stores.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-16

WAiNTBD-,Men to load stone in
quarries. Piece. work; no dirt;
truckers make good wages. Daily
bus service from Martinsburg APP
ply to superintendent at Berkeley.
Security Cement 6 lime Company.
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-16

For any pain, bufn seald or bruise
apply DR. Thomas" Electric Oil-the
household remedy. Two sizes 25c
and SO c at all drug stores.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-16

Mayor Letter Warns in Strong Terms Against
Granting Franchise Under the Uncertain
Terms of the Application Schedule of
Rates or Guarantee of Service; Poles
May be Placed Anywhere on the Streets
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-16
Sues for $500.
Local Attorneys at Term.

Senator and Mrs A. C .McIntire
and daughter. Miss Marie, and Judge
]. NJ Woods motored IN Senator
MoIntire's car; Attorneys n. II. EN-
inert. this city, and Gray Williams
Winchester motored in the formers
car, while Col Forrest w Brown.
Charles Town, and Attorney d. r.
Rodgers. this city. went over the B.
& 0. n
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-16
Much Noise at Noon.

At noon hour today the bell at the
city hall, number OF. church bells
an number of WHISTLES. at local fac
tories. made the town full OF noise for
about five minutes, announcing that
but twety-four hours remained until
the sale Of the bonds was over, re-
1indiug people OF their patriotic duty
an urging them to comply with the re-
quest OF the government
June IA, 1917-dn order to assist
the local branch OF the National Red
Cross Society In making Red Cross
Week a success. and to give the mer-
chants and clerks an opportunity TO
attend the Red Cross Lawn fete at the
home of Mr.. C. w Kilbourn, Friday,
June 22nd. payday VIII be one day
earlier than usual. Thursday, June
21st. .
THE TNTnRWOVEN MILLS. Inc
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-16

A most important meeting of the
ordinance committee of the City
Council was held last night and that
the findings of the special committee
Lewis II. Thompson. chairman,
Charles w. Kdlbourn and j r. Po-
land-appointed by the Business
Mems Association to investigate the
Potomac Light & Power Company
and the Northern Virginia Power
Company, were presented Attorney
q Il Martin. representing the local
company, made lengthy address
wAiel ~War 4 i r4feta IN s.stsi,rtufrtfaf-
gument Attorney H. H. Emmert,
presented the case OF the Winchest-
er corporation, insisting that the
franchise asked for by his company
should be granted. Going quite into
details Of The significance and great
Importance in the material welfare
Of the entrance OF the Northern Vir-
ginia Power Company to the people
OF Martinsburg, Mayor Letter, insist
ing on more enlightenment as to the
Intentions and purposes of the said
company in asking this frachise, for
the benefit of the whole people,
sisted that more definite under
Standing be had before any further
action be, taken. The meeting ad
journed until some future date, yet
to be named.
Mr.. Martins Argument.
AFTER Chairman Bert, chairman of
the ordinance committee called the
meeting to order Attorney Clarence
d. Martin, representative of the Pc
lomac Light &c Power Company, com
menced his argument. showing the
POSITION his company had taken in the
matter and showing also that it was
ior the best interests for the city of
Hsartinsturg apd for the people of
This city, that the council refuse to
grant the franchise applied for by
enc Northern Virginia Power Com
pany.
IN his argument, which was very
lengthy Mr.. Martin told Of the many
reasons. not only why the advent of
me Northern Virginia Power Com
paay. into Martinsburg would not be
81 any advantage to this city, but j.
20 showed how many disadvantages
II would produce. He stated that the
rates, service. supervision and com
paints of public utilities are in
eharge OF the Public Service Com.
mission. He also said that there
were twenty states in the United
etates<which had forbade that which
the Northern Virginia Power Company
rs now asking the city council to
Giant Inc reason why this action
Has been taken in such states being
snat the Public Service Commission
~Ses the place of competition.
Mr Martin in each instance prov
"a his statements by decisions Of the
Fdolic Service Commission and the
supreme Court as web as the acts
u the Legislature. He said that the
iuOiic Service Commission had
onarge Of every utility in the state
ana that It was unlawful for it to
a"ow favoritism to any company. lie
'eaa letter from Judge Morgan,
CHAIRMAN Of the Public Service Com
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-16

Atty G. E. Martin Made Strong Presentation
of Case For Potomac Light & Power Com
oany-Atty. H. H. Emmert Insisted or
Immediate Action in Granting Franchise to
the " inchester Company.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-16
Urges Employees to Buy.

At the Iterwoven Mills, Inc, signs
have been posted urging the employ s
to place their money In government
bonds and assist In this great fight
for liberty. Already a umber OF em
ployes have taken advantage of the
opportunity which the company Of
fera. that Of paying 80 much each
month
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-16
WEBSTER NAMED
BY JUDGE WOODS
At SPECIAL TERM
TO ACT AS RECEIVER FOR
STATE PROPERTY AT sER.
KELLEY SPRINGS
CASE UP IN CIRCUIT COURT YES.
TERDAY ONE OF MUCH
HISTORY.
OTHER MATTERS TRANSACTED
AT SPECIAL SESSION IN
MORGAN, COUNTY

At Berkeley Springs yesterday
Judge ], NJ. Woods held a special ses-
sion of circuit court. at which time
many matters OF Importance we're Civ
en- attention.
The principal case TO come I'D at
the session was thai of Eugene Van
Resslear against Alexander Mcneil
This case has been In the court in
Berkeley Springs and In this city for
some time. II is one of much history
and dates back to the time when Nc.
Neil received lease from the state
to operate the baths at Berkeley
Springs, providing he wound spenG
money to take necessary repairs and
build $4,000 hotel Mcneil spent
In the neigfborhood Of $4,000 but did
not build hotel.
1T Is said that Mcneil borrowed
SIS 900 from VanResslear who want
Cd to sell out what interest Mcneil
had in the state property to get back
his money Several months ago Nc
Nell obtained an injunction prevent
ing VanRessear from making the
sale.
At yesterdays session Judge Woods
dissolved the Injunction sustained
the demurrer to the bin and appoint
ed WI II webster receiver FOR the
state property to collect the rents and
proceeds from the baths Yankees
lear intimated that he would take an
appeal and Judge Woods granted him
as days in which to Ale bond to sus-
pend decree.
Attorney Howard H. Emmert, this
city, represented MioNeiI. while tho
plaintiff was represented by Col For.
rest w Brown, Charles Town.
To be Tried in September.
Judge Woods overruled the demur-
rer in the case OF John Smith against
the Northern Virginia Power Com
pany and the case will be tried at
the September term OF court Attof
ney Gray WILLIAMS. Winchester, In
counsel for the power company, while
Senator a. c. MeIntire, this city, rep
resents the plaintiff. who asks for
10000 damages for the death OF bis
son, who was killed by wire hang
ing from the power eompany's line.
Sues for 81 500.
In the case of ID. II. PhiliDps vs.
the town of Bath (Berkeley Sprngs)
in which the plaintiff asks for damag
es to the extent OF $1,000 The court
overruled three counts and sustained
one, which will come up at the Sep
TENDER term of court Several other
proceedings were also up before the
court
Local Attorneys ut Term.
Senator and Mrs A. C .McIntire
and daughter. Miss Marie, and Judge
]. NJ Woods motored IN Senator
Molntire's car; Attorneys II. II. EN-
inert. this city, and Gray Williams
Winchester motored in the formers
aar whIia CoI Eorrest w Brown
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-16
LIBERTY BONDS
IN MARTINSBURG
SELLING FAST
SALE OF BOND s IN THIS CITY
INDICATES SUCCESSFUL
RESULT.
SECURITY COMPANY AND EN-
PLoYEs BUY OVER $4,000
WORTH.
EMPLOYEES AT INT ERWoVEN
MILLS URGED TO BUY ON
MONTHLY PLAN.

When the noon hour arrives tomor
row and the huge Liberty Loan is
declared history, Martinsburg and
Berkeley county. viii have done their
part. The banks, business men and
citizens as we'll as the Boy Scouts
heve worked hard and earnestly that
the loan here might prove successful
and indications now point out that
their efforts have been crowned with
success.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-16
security Company Buys.

The Security Cement & Lime Com.
pany reported to day that II had pur-
chased $4,000 worth of bonds, and
that employees Of the company at both
the plant at Security, Md, and at
Berkeley, this county has purchased
$3.50 worth OF bonds. This company
inaugurated plan whereby any en-
ploye could buy bonds on the Install
ment plan and 1t has proven success.
full
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-16
Banks May Sell Bonds.

THE banking houses OF Martins
burg have sold many more than was
expected, and some we're compelled
To get a second and others third
allotment The Boy Scouts have been
especially busy and up to last night
had disposed of nearly $4,000 worth
of bonds, more than half OF which
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-16

TfIB INTnRlWOVEN MILLS. Inc
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The Snowflake herald. [volume] (Snowflake, Ariz.) 1913-1969, 1917-01-12
ShOWI0W

The girls of Showlow had a
very jolly informal party last
Sunday evening at the home of
Misses lone and Lorana Rogers.
Rhode Willis was over from
his home at Linden Tuesday.
Charles Whipple was up from
Shumway Sunday on business
trip.
The stockmen Of this vicinity
held a meeting here last Satur-
day, the 9Th.
The small child of Mr.. and
Mira. John Young died January
1, 1917.
The Snowflake herald. [volume] (Snowflake, Ariz.) 1913-1969, 1917-01-12
Lumber!

If you wish to purchase lum-
Der send your order to the Lake
side Sawmill, or call on Alof
Larson. agent at Snowflake, who
has a limited supply on hand.
j. R. TREAT,
Dec. 1-4t] Lakeside, Arizona.
The Snowflake herald. [volume] (Snowflake, Ariz.) 1913-1969, 1917-01-12

For information regarding the
GAO acre homestead law write to
Hampton & Arnold, Land Attor-
neys, Phoenix, Arizona.
The Snowflake herald. [volume] (Snowflake, Ariz.) 1913-1969, 1917-01-12

DR.. Frank P. Gaines, Dentist,
places an Bdv. in the Herald.
DR.. Gaines wants to do dental
work for good people. The DR..
has placed his adv. in the right
paper.
The Snowflake herald. [volume] (Snowflake, Ariz.) 1913-1969, 1917-01-12

WANTED---Two or three fur
nished rooms suitable for light
housekeeping. Leave answer at
Herald office.
The Snowflake herald. [volume] (Snowflake, Ariz.) 1913-1969, 1917-01-12

From Fort Sumter to Apo
matox" Wednesday night at
Social Hall was we'll patronized,
and deservedly so.
The Snowflake herald. [volume] (Snowflake, Ariz.) 1913-1969, 1917-01-12

Buy her a rocker or some
other furniture at Wetzler's.
The Snowflake herald. [volume] (Snowflake, Ariz.) 1913-1969, 1917-01-12
APPLICATIONS FOR GRAZ
ING PERMITS. FOTICE is

hereby given that all applica-
tions for permits to Craze cattle,
horses, Fand sheep within the
Observation-Disclosures
EST during the season of 1917
must be filed in my office at
Snowflake, Arizona. on or before
January Is, 1917. Full informa-
ton in regard to the grazing
fees to be charged and blank
forms to be used in making ap-
plications will be furnished upon
request. PAUL P. PITCH
LYNN, Supervisor.
The Snowflake herald. [volume] (Snowflake, Ariz.) 1913-1969, 1917-01-12

New line of China and crock
cry ware at Wetzler's.
The Snowflake herald. [volume] (Snowflake, Ariz.) 1913-1969, 1917-01-12

Just arrived at BuShnaI
new line of outing flame, 4
white, pink and blue strip
The Snowflake herald. [volume] (Snowflake, Ariz.) 1913-1969, 1917-01-12
Coming
Friday Night, JanuarI
The Girl From KIoli
Comedy Drama in 8 Ac1

Old Man Sun has been
what peeved this week. N
he looks with diSfavOr upt
Campbell-Hunt controveBl.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-03-22
nope they will soon be able to return

hope they will soon be able to return
home.
The stork has been visiting us
quite frequently of late. and since
last writing. he has left boy at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Reeder,
a girl with Mr. and Mrs. Alma Saun-
ders. and a boy is making his head
quarters with Mr.. and Mrs. George
Grand. All concerned are getting
along fine.
The primary entertainment, given
last week, was one OF considerable
merit. Many of the little tots did
exceptionally well. The officers OF
the association are to be congratu-
lated for the good work done.
At divine services, Sunday after
noon, the saints were blessed with
the presence OF President Balliff, and
Elder Leon Mathews. Elder Math-
ews theme was mans preiXistence,
and a life beyond the grave. Mans
spirit is eternal. and we have been
for ages living part of an external
life. President Balliff referred to the
many blessings enjoyed by ancient
Israel, and OF how soon they would
forget and turn from the Lord. Re
ferred to the baptism and tempta-
tons OF Christ, and of the many pro-
phecies concerning him. The mani
festations OF Gods power is in the
church today, altho' some were GO
ing astray. Those who have not a
testimony OF Gods work will be led
into darkness and destruction. There
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-03-22
NEWSY Letter
FROM HYDE PARK
FOR The WEEK

Hyde Park, March 19.-Oh, this
awful winter! When will it ever
end? We are all getting tired OF It,
and longing for the warm breezes
OF spring. Hay, grain, potatoes,
meat, and almost every kind of eat
ables for man and beast, are getting
very conspicuous for their absence.
A few more weeks OF winter, and Just
where we would be at. is hard to tell
There is little for the farmers to do
outside OF their chores. The manure
is frozen up, and the snow is too deep
to haul it, II II wasn't
Mr.. Kirham, our worthy mail car
rier. and hall janitor met with a
painful accident last week. While
attending to his janitor work, he
fell on the ice and seriously cut his
hand on broken bottle. He will
be unable to use his hand for several
days,
Mrs. Henry Seamons and Mrs. VIII
liam Purser are at the Utah-Idaho
hospital whore they underwent seri-
Gus operations, Their many friends
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-03-22

to take stock. For enthusiasm and
perseverance, 1t would be hard to
find another man as suitable as Bish-
op Hyer. for the presidency OF the
Farmers Equity.
willard, a son OF Phillip Purser,
has been great sufferer with hip
trouble for several years and unable
to, do much work of any kind. We
are pleased to state that now he is
prepared to furnish cattle men with
one OF the best labels we have seen,
which he makes himself. We hope
that cattle men will place their order
reliable young man.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-03-22
SCARLET FEVER
Reported AT
BENSON WARD

Benson, March 1S.-Due to a re-
port that the children had been ex-
posed to scarlet fever, the Riverside
teachers have not had school for
several days and our Sabbath school
and meetings were suspended. SO we
have not had any Sabbath gather
ings today. We hope that by next
Sabbath we shall be able to go on
with our religious gatherings. While
II is well to use caution, yet unces-
essary excitement is very undesirable.
AS far as We are aware. the health
of the people OF our ward is good.
The uppermost topic among the
Benson farmers Is How shall we get
our animals through this long win
teri" Every effort ia being made
TO save our animals by feeding grain,
pulp and syrup with a very small
ration of hay. have been ordered,
but difficulty has been experienced
with the shipping. One or two cars
have been side-tracked and the hay
taken. However. II Is likely that we
shall have some come in early this
week.
Bishop A. l.. Hyer was in Benson
some time ago in the interest of the
Farmers Equity, and succeeded In
getting a good many of the farmers
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-03-22
NOTICE TO WATER USERS.

State Engineers office, Salt Lake
City Utah. March 7, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that Z. p
Hanson, whose post office address is
Providence, Utah. has made aprllca-
ton in accordance with the require.
ments OF the Compiled Laws of Utah
1907, as amended by the Sessions
Laws of Utah, 1909. 1911 and 1915,
to appropriate ten (10) cublc-feot OF