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The Washington herald., 1917-10-07
Royal Neighbors Of America

Plans were made at the meeting of
Fidelie Camp on Friday night for a
class adoption of candidates. No def
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07

The Ladies' Auxiliary of Canton
Washington No. l will hold the first
fall meeting on Saturday evening, Oc-
tooer 10, at the temporary headquar-
tiers of the Odd Fellows. Nineteenth
street and Pennsylvania avenue north
west President Mrs. Laura e. b.
McChesney desires every member to
be present, as plans will be submitted
for the winters entertainments and
socials
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07
THE REBEKAH DEGREE.

Mouday-Esther Lodge. No. S. degree
Tuesdsy-sixty-eighth anniversary exercises.
Pythian Temple.
wednesday-Moun Pleasant Lodge, No. o,
business
Thursday-Martha Washington. No. D. buSi-
ness, Pythian Temple
Friday-Dorcas No. 4. business
saturday-Ladlss Aunliary. Canton Washing
ton, No. l.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07

Past Great Sachem John /. Bunch
mas returned from a trip to Zanes-
vile, Ohio. where he attended the
annual session Of the Rechabites.
From there he went to Chicago to
attend the meeting of the American
Typotheta convention. and has come
back with a lot of new ideas.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-07

II. L. Savage, senior sycamore of
Usage Tribe. is being coached in the
unwritten work SO that he will be
ehncient when he ascends to the
sachem's stump. From current rum
ors, he will keep things moving when
he does take charge.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
FOR TRIAL TODAY

The cases of the S ate VS.. William
Boyles and wife, VINO were arrested
couple of months ago by deputy sher
IFS after Iong chase from Forrest
station toward NacO with a car OF
whisky is set for trial in the superior
court at Tombstone, as is the case of
the state VS.. Dan Thompson. charged
will selling whisky in this city. The
case against E. Perez, charged with
running a gambling house in Tomb
stone is also set for trial.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
TAKEN TO M'NEnL ISLAND

r. A. Clampitt, former assistant
postmaster in this city. and who plead
guilty to the charge of embezzling
from the government and who was SEN
fenced 10 serve a term of thirteen
months at Mcneil Island. was yester-
day started on his journey to that
place from Tucson. where he has been
held since his arrest in Bisbee. He
was taken with a number of other pris-
oners. w. c. Kirby, former chief of
police in Douglas. was one or the
guards taken by the United States
Marshal.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
RELEASED ON BOND

Lorecco Barboa, charged with set
ting up and keeping a house OF Ill
fame, was released in Judge Beumler's
court this morning on a $1,000 bond.
1t was alleged that Parboa brought
Nellie Fimbres here from Bisbee for
immoral purposes. Nellie Fimbres
was put to work in the employ of the
Mexican cabaret, il is said. She was
released on 4 5000 bond, charged with
engaging in the practice of prostitu-
ton within five miles of military
camp.-Douglas International.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
CLOSED UP

The red light district of Bisbee is
no more. The lights were dimmed
about 2 o'clock Monday morning, and
by night all but few of the inmates
had left for pastures new. During the
past week there has hardly been a
TRAN that did not carry out from one
to three soiled doves. A few OF them
remained last night in some of the
houses packing their gatherings and
by today they will have taken their
departure The furnishings of the
places are being sold to secondhand
men.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
WILL JOIN NAVY

John NJ. Lesson, accompanied by his
father, James Letson, left for Los An
geles this morning on the bela.ed
westbound Golden State limited
Jack" will join the United States
navy in Los Angeles as soon as he
arrives at the coast city. He has ex
pressed his preference as being the de
stroyer or mosquito fleet. On the eve
of his departure to join the United
States service, Jack was the recipient
Of many congratulations and good
lucks."
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
DIED OF PNEUMONIA

Joseph Hubert Brill. AGED - years,
died yesterday afternoon about 4
o'clock from an attack OF pneumonia
The funeral services will BE- held on
"Wednesday morning at 10 O'Clock from
the Catholic church. The deceased
leaves a wife and two stepsons. James
and John Holland. He conducted the
Lone Star grocery for some time and
has number of friends who will re
sret TO hear of his death.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
WERE DEFEATED

The local bowling team tina. went to
Douglas on Saturday night to bowl
with the Douglas team was defeated
by a score OF 231S to 2s50. The Bisbee
team still maintains the lead in the
tournament by los pins, and it is up
TO the Douglas bunch TO overcome this
lead in the next game to capture the
Walter Douglas cup for the next year.
or the Bisbee team will continue to
hold il. The next game will be
played in this city on the alleys If
he Y. NJ. c. A., sometime in January.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
AT THE EAGLE

Bryant Washburn, who was seen in
Pisbee to such wonderful advantage IN
SINNERS Dress Suit" is the at
traction at the Eagle this afternoon
and evening in THE Fibbers-" Wash
burns vehicle for the day is consider
ed one of the best offerings he has
ever appeared in. In straight comedy
Washburn has no superior in the en-
tire country and his appearance today
will undoubtedly. be the occasion for
the large patronage of the Eagle
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
BACK 10 The EARN

Israel Skinner. who has been work
ing in the Copper Queen mines for
the past few months, has quit his job
and viii endeavor to raise crop of
winter wheat and other stuff on his
ranch on the mesa above Benson, to-
ward Milestone station on the h. +.
& S. w. railroad.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
LIMIT SET

Under instructions from the food ad-
ministration, local grocers are limit
ing their retail sales Of sugar TO 20
pounds for each - person. Retailers
who violate the order are subject to a
$4,000 fine or Imprisonment, while
wholesale establishment guilty OF
breaking the rule run the chance OF
being closed.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
Will LOCALE HERE

R. q. Caylor, wife and son, Eugene,
are recent arrivals in this city from
Ballinger. Texas, and have decided to
make the Warren district their fu-
ture home. Mr.. Caylor was in the au-
- business in the Texas city and may
take up the same line here. The
family were entertained on Sunday al
dinner by L. L. White and wife OF
School Hill. The families are old ae-
Ouaintances.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
WERE IN TOMBSTONE

Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. F. Z.
Shine were in Tombstone yesterday
lon business connected with the war
work OF the Y. W. c. a. They addressed
"a meeting of the citizens of that ely
at the Episcopal church during the
2fternoon. A large number were out
TO hear the ladies'
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
To- WISH RELATIVES

Mrs. Thomas Dowrick and children
left yesterday for San Francisco
where they will spend the holidays
with relatives and the family Of John
Critchley, who are living in that To-
cality.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
ON SHORT VISIT

|. ]. Johnson and wife are in the
city from their home in Phoenix for a
short visit &lr. Johnson is with the
New York Life Insurance company at
Phoenix and Mrs Johnson is sister
of Mrs. f. Z. Coles, of the Phelps
Dodge store. They are the guests OF
e. 4. Coles and wife.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
LEFT FOR TOMBSTONE

A number of Bisbee and Lowell citi-
'zens left yesterday for Tombstone to
report for jury duty, but found ON ar
rival there that there was no judge
to convene court. Judge Raughn adj
jouTned court until Tuesday morning
and the jurors were not notified. 1t
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
GATHERING FUEL

The drop in the temperature and the
freezingof ice during the past few
nights has caused many of the city's
pcor to feel the sting of the cold, and
to get busy hustling fuel. A number
Of children can be seen almost every
afternoon around the foot of the
mines picking up pieces Of timber and
along the railroad track picking up
pieces of coal that have fallen from
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
FOR LOS ANGELES

DR.. A. Z. Roome. who has been prac-
ticing medicine in this city for the
past year. expects to leave in a few
days for Los Angeles. where he viii
make his future home.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
ExPRess APPRECIATION

Charles Mickey, who is stationed at
Camp Funston, has written his
mother, Mrs. A D. Brown, asking her
to thank the ladies of the Warren
district for him for the Thanksgiving
box that they sent him him. He states
that he enjoyed the contents very
much.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
GONE TO BLYTHE

A. E. Harris, who has been working
in the local mines here for some time
has resigned and lef. for Blythe, Car
ifornia, where he expects to again go
into the farming business. He drove
overland and was joined at st. David
by Gilbert Love, who will also 90 into
the farming enterprise.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11

the cars and locomotives. A number
Of Mexican women can be seen amos:
every afternoon carrying home preces
of plank and old timbers. Icicles have
formed along the water fumes 10 a
length of foot during the past few
days.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
NEW RED CROSS NURSE

Ralph Salholm was busy yesterday
telling hi many friends that new Red
Cross nurse had arrived at his home in
Warren. on Saturday, and that il
would not be long before the little
miss would be able to cut out
bandages. Mother and daughter are
nicely, but Ralph will not recover for
some time.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
FROM RANCH

Thomas Whitehead and J. Van were
IN me city yesterday from the ranch at
whitewater Mr. Whitehead reports
that section of the country is greatly
in need OF a good rain or two. cattle
are beginning to show the effect OF
having to travel so far to water, while
The feed is not very plentiful.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
MARCHING AS TO WAR

That the early departure OF the
l5Sth infantry from Camp Kearny,
Cal, 20 new station is anticipated.
is the conclusion drawn from the tenor
Of letters now being received by rela-
ties of the soldiers at that cantonment.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR SALE-1917 Willys-Knight Spas
senger car; tires used 1000 miles.
No use for car, $500, 800 cash, three
years time on balance if desired.
Phone Green, sos. 779
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
BACK FROM RANCH

NJ. Gilbert and family. who have
been making their home in this city
for several months. while Mr.. Gilbert
was in the employ of the local mining
companies. have returned to their
home near Mescal station. where they
have a homestead entry.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
CASE POSTPONED

The case of the state VS.. Thompson,
charged with giving away intoxicating
liquor. which was to have been tried in
the superior court at Tombstone today
has been postponed on account of the
number of other cases that are to be
heard. l. viii come up for trial later.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
BABY GIRL

The home of F. NJ Dearborn and
wife of Quality Hill was frightened
Sunday morning by the arrival of a
baby girl Mother and daughter are
doing nicely
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11

LONDON.-The death of Lieutenant
Bernert. one OF the foremost German
army aviators. is reported in an En-
change Telegraph message from Am
sterdam. Lieutenant Bernert, who was
credited with the destruction of %
enemy planes. is said 10 have been
killed in an air battle on October 18th.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
BIssEE MAN FINED

John C. Kent of Bisbee, charged
with failing to pay for auto hire, was
arrested and taken to the police sta
ton. While ct the station, ii is al
legged. Kent used abusive language.
Judge Dunlap fined him $40 this morn
ing on a charge of abusive language.
-Douglas International.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11

FOR RENT-Newly furnished front
apartment. with private bath, for
couple without children. See Wool
cry. third house, Campbell street.
opp. Warren postoffice. 77S
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11

is expected that a judge from Apache
county'will arrive there this morning
to hold court Judge Lockwood is
sick in bed in Los Angeles and will
not be able to return to Tombstone
for a week or ten days.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
HAS RETURNED HOME

Miss Dillon Brown, who has been
spending few weeks here on a visit
with her aunt, Mrs. Walter Langford,
has returned to her home at Tucum-
carl, New Mexico.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
HAS RETURNED

Mrs. H. Z. Ferguson has returned
from Tombstone, where she has been
on visit to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Giragi.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
HAS ENLISTED

Dave McEachran, who was a form
er resident Of this city and brother OF
Judge E. Il. McEachren, justice OF the
peace at Miami, has passed three eX-
aminations % the aviation corps, ac-
Cording to advices received here. He
is now a member of the aviation corps
at Fort Mcdowell, California.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
Business Locals
MADAM CAGNEY

Reads your destiny. Call before
making changes or new investments.
In a tent across from Central Theatre.
Adv-47
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11

BIsBEE TOMBSTONE STAGE
VIII run daily leaving Warren at Cole
building at $50 a. m. and p. m. Bis
bee at E. P. & S. W. depot at a. m.
and 1870 p. m. Tel. 36e. Joe Segar.
Advise
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
HAVE RETURNED

J. Gullifer and wife have returned
from Miramonte. near Benson. where
they spent a few days on a visit to rel
atiyes.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11

When you need a plumber call Main
land & Williams, Phone 302. Shop in
rear of Orpheum. -Adv-135
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11

When your tooth aches, see a den
fist When your battery is ailing. see
battery experts. Willard Service Sta
ton, lowell Adv.-360
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
ON LEGAL BUSINESS

William Church Osborn. general
ton with headquarters in New York,
is spending a few days here On bust.
ness connected with that company. He
is comforting with the local attorneys
Of the company.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11

It will pay you TO nave us check the
man Wright, Lowell. Adv.-360
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
WAS IN TOMBSTONE

Tom Hargis was in Tombstone yes
terday on a short business visit. He
went over and returned on the morn
ing stages.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
NOTICE TO PUBLIC

On account of government demand
ing full 16 ounces in each loaf of
bread, We are compelled to raise price
of break to 15c single loaf or two ror
Csc, or eight tickets for S1.00.
Wholesale price. 10 Daves for S1.00.
In effect Dec 10. California Bakery.
Adv 745
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11

If you need timer call Mainland &
Williams, Phone 3O2. Shop in rear of
Orpheum. -Adv.-134
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
City Briefs


Has anyone visited you? Or .
have you entertained? If so, call :
the Review after p. m. and tell =
the Society Editor, Phone 80.
4 r y IS ;
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11

L. L. GILMAN
WILL KEEP STORE OPEN DEC. 9Th
TO FIRST OF YEAR. 642
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
PICTURE FRAMING

Neatly done, at Standard Furniture
Co, Allen Block. Adv. 1913
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11

Better put that flue in before it gets
cold. Call Mainland & Williams.
phone 3O2. Shop rear Orpheum. All
kinds of sheet metal work. Advice
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
RocKHiLrs STAGE.

Bisbee-Tombstone, Leaves Bisbee-
Bisbee Auto Co. a. m, 1:30 p. m. Z
passenger cars Careful drivers,
Phone. Bisbee 5. ADV
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11

cold. Call Mainland & Williams.
phone 800. Shop rear Orpheum. All
kinds of sheet metal work. Advice
Furniture repairing. Phone "a, Low
ell. ADV. 702
Friday, Dec. IA, the Elks will give
the dance which was postponed
Thanksgiving night The same invi-
tations will be accepted. Adv. lie
L. L. Gilman sells the New Edison,
the photograph with a soul"
GET 1T
What you pay for. Lowell Paint
Shop. Phone 7O1. Box 1894, Lowell.
Satisfaction guaranteed. Adv.-202
PRIVATE SANITARIUM.
Cali Black 573 for terms. etc.
Advertisement-97i
Expert paper hanger ana painter {
J Brandt Phone 456 Box $50. $50
Or Playfsir. Osteopath. IS Mason
Hill. Mason car stop. Phone Blue SAT
DIV. 23l
Call me when you want a careful
driver. l drive a seven passenger
Paige. Harry Lappas, Phone 366.-Adv
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
MUST SELL

Five-room house in Lowell, partly
furnished, close in; crackerjack loca-
ton; a pickup at $1,000. Terms Act
quick. Winters & Borrego, Lowell.
Adv. GA
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11

Call me when you want a careful
driver. l drive a seven passenger
Paige. Harry Lappas, Phone 366.-Adv
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11

Or. Playfair. Osteopath. IS Mason
Hill. Mason car stop. Phone Blue SAT
DIV. 23I
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11

Expert paper hanger ana painter c
! Brandt Phone 456 Box $50. $50
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11
PRIVATE sANITARIUM.

Call Black $40 for terms, etc
Advertisements
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-11

Furniture repairing. Phone "a, Low
ell. ADV. 702
Evening journal., 1917-11-08
FISH Bites EOLL AS
LAST ACT BEFORE DEATH

Evidently seized with a desire to out
rival the U-boats which have spread
terror on the high seas. a fish, OF the
fresh water variety. which was about
TO be prepared for the pot by Nicholas
Kon today. rebelled and before the as
tonlshed Kon knew what had happened
he was bitten on the wrist by the FISH.
Koll rushed 20 the Delaware Hospital
for treatment, while the cannabalistie
member Of the nnny tribe died slowly,
inch by inch, on the floor, where he had
been thrown by Kohl Physicians at
the hospital assured Koll that tho nsh
was not related 20 the snake family
and that his condition was not serious
other cases treated at the Delaware
Hospital today We're:
A., William Hall. Infected foot.
James Angelonls, lacerated finger.
Robert Nlckson. a carpenter. was
treated at the Homeopathic Hospital
, for fracture OF the foot, and Joseph
Porter was treated at the same hos.
= pilal for a foreign substance in his
eyes.
Evening journal., 1917-11-08
DENY LIQUOR Was SEIZED
AT MAX KEIL'S Place

Taking exception 20 the rumors heard
during the past several days that ne
and other Government agents had
seized a quantity of liquors which had
not been declared and on which war
tax had not been paid, ot The saloon ol
Max keu. Nos 3Ol-3li East touftii
street. Deputy Collector Of Internal
Rcyenue Armstrong today said that no
such seizure had been made at Mr'
Keirs place, nor did DE know or any
to Doe seized belonging Co Mr.. heil. Ar.
Armstrong eaid that an Information
about seizures would come from MN
personally and that neither he nor other
Government asents had been making
raids. except those announced.
Mr. Kol himself denied that any
uquor or wines owned by him had
been seized at his place OF business or
any other place. Tie Has declared AT
an times. as required by law, an the
wines and liquors owned by him, he
saws. and has never eyaded q tax nor
has he ever been arrested on any
charge.
Mr.. Kel offers a reward OF 5000 for
the arrest OF the person starting the
false report about him.
Evening journal., 1917-11-08
pROVIDENT SOCIETY
reviews YEARS Work

Al the annual meeting Of the Provi-
dent Society yesterday afternoon at the
Associated Charities rooms. the follow
ing officers were elected: President
Mrs. A. D. Warner. Sr.; vice-presldent'
Miss Alice Lobden; secretary, Mrs. VII
liam Belts and treasurer, Mrs. Z. G.
Shortlldge.
The report OF the secretary showed
that there were % applicants during
the season. All the aprons and busters
and "a towels were sold. An average
daily attendance Of 40 children IN the
kindergarten, was reported. A new piano
has been given by Miss Ostrosky to the
kindergarten, the old instrument haV-
ing been sent TO the colored kinder
-arten.
A Mothers Club has been formed 70
net every Thursday. They knit sweat
RS for the kindergarten children. Cone'
I'd cake are served at each meeting
utings for the children and various so
- pleasures for both them and theil
lers were reported. Sixty-nve chill
were enrolled in the kindergarten
Evening journal., 1917-11-08
.PUSEY & Jones co. Will
K SUE TO obtain Title

The pusey and Jones Company has
decided TO institute mandamus pro-
ceedinps against Homer C.. simmons as
clerk Of the City Council, TO Try 10
comnel him to sign the lease drawn
Inv the Board of Harbor Commission
ers for a piece Of land 100 feet wide'
along the Christiana river, adjoining
the company's plant, which the com
many desires for the extension OF lts
nIant CITY Council has placed itseI
on record as being unanimously OPP
posed TO the lease, and has so informed
Nfavor Lawson. Mr.. Simmons Is act
inc i'm accordance with the instructions
from Council not TO permit the clly
seal TO be attached to the lease or 10
anlx his own signature TO 1t.
Negotiations for the use Of this strip
/ Of land by the Pusey mad Jones COM
many began in June and were closed
/ Inv the Board OF HarbOr Commissioners
/ the latter part Of July, and the lease
sent 10 Mayor Lawson for his signature
/ THE matter finally reached City Coun-
Gil and at its meeting on the evening OF
August II the mayor was requested by
| Council to withhold his signature from
! the lease until such time as Council nae
investigated the procedure.
l. The mayor complied with the reques
of Council and the matter driited alonl
until the Pusey and Jones Company,
is stated, had a complaint from IN
shipping Board at Washington. urgin
greater speed in the construction O
vessels. Their reply, Il has been stated
b was to the effect that their work wa
} being considerably delayed by tn
failure Of the city officials to consun
2 mate the contract entered into with tn
Pusey and Jones Company by tn
HarbOr Commissioners.
Mayor Lawson on November , afiixl
his signature to the lease and all thi
now remains to make the paper leg
Is the signature Of Mr.. Simmons ar
anlxing the city seal.
The action will establish the leg
status Of the Harbor Commissioners.