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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-10
HALF MILLION
STATE BUDGET
SLASH NEEDED
Total of Appropriations Exceeds
All Possible Revenues by
More Than $5OO,0O0

A cut of at least a half-milliOn in
the aggregate appropriations called
for by bills which passed the Fiji
teenth assembly is necessary, stated
Governor Frazier today. The budget
total for the Fifteenth assembly was
$4,865 900. After deducting the $780,
600 which was appropriated for the
terminal elevator, which the COVER
nor has vetoed, there remains $685.
900 in excess of all possible revenues
from taxes and other sources. The
governor states fatty that he will ap'
prove no appropriations in excess OF
the amount which can be raised on
the present assessed valuation. This
means that more than half million
must be pared from the appropriation
bills, as the maximum revenue pos
sible for the ensuing two years on the
present assessed valuation Is $4,000
900.
AS a result, there is some fear for
the Dickinson normal Appropriation OF
$1S1,OO0; the appropriation Of $4,000
for the second hospital for the insane,
to be located at Rugby, and large
number of other new items which
were passed by the last legislature.
The Dickinson normal delegation,
headed by Attorney Tobias Casey.
called on the governor yesterday, but
obtained little satisfaction. The gov
ernor was asked pOint-blank today
whether the fate of the Dickinson
normal had been determined, and he
declined to answer. -.
The omnibus bill, carrying the gen.
eral budget, as it finally passed, called
for $3,391,954. A number of minor
appropriation bills, covering emergen'
cies in the Office of the attorney gen
eral and the state auditor. appr0priat.
ing for special expenses of DR.. Ladd
and similar small items, already have
been signed by the governor, and little
margin is left if $4,000, 900 is to be the
limit. .... ...,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-10
GERMANS ATTEMPT
TO SMUGGLE GOODS
ON |NTERNED CRAFT
JO1eER ARRESTED.
Philadelphia, March 10.-Henry
Rohner, president Of a wholesale
grocery company here, was ar
rested in connection with smug-
alino scheme involving the crews
Of interned German Warships
here.
ASSOCIATED Press.

Philadelphia, Pa, March 1O.-Alleg'
ed attempts to smusgle goods on and
off the two German commerce raid
ers interned at the Philadelphia navy
yards are under investigation here to-
day by agents of the federal govern
ment, including the collector Of the
port. A sergeant of marines at the
yards, who is alleged to have failed
to search wagons conveying food
stuffs to the Kronprinz Wilhelm and
the Prinz Eitel Friedrich is said to be
involved. All federal agents investi-
eating the alleged smuggling scheme
refused to talk. 1t was reported sew
eral arrests will be made.
Their is no confirmation OF the re-
port that some of the boxes alleged
to have ben smuggled aboard the ship
contained ammunition.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-10
Cost Living
Higher 18th
Than 10th
Statement Made by Professor R.
M. Garrett Of University of
Washington
CITIES LIST OF FOOD
COSTS TAKEN FROM FILES
Tells of Price Prevailing at Time
of Campaign Against the
Lithuanians
(By United Press.)

Seattle. Wash, March l0.-A car
penter in the fourteenth century re-
ceived a wage Of only u cents a day,
against $3.50 today. Yet the cost of
living was, relatively, higher than it
is today.
The statement is that of Professor
r. M. Garrett of the University OF
Washington, who also recites a list
of food costs taken from the accounts
of the expenditures of the Earl Of
Derby, later King Henry w Of Eng
land, as he was about to embark in
1890 on a campaign against the Lithu
anians.
Relative Prives.
A carpenter, in those days, for his
dairy wage OF II cents could buy one
pound of butter, two pounds Of cheese,
a pound nof salt, two pounds Of flour,
one dozen and a half eggs, a chicken
and a pound of rice. A carpenter of
today would have to pay $3.50 for this
bill Of goods, but it wouldn't eat up
his entire daily wage, as it would that
Of the carpenter Of 1890. The later
carpenter would still have $190 left.
SO, argues Prof. Garrett, while the
worker of today pays more for neces-
sites, he gets much more. compare
lively, for his labor. So the times are
better.
In 1890 eggs were nine cents a
gross. The Earl OF Derby paid 80
cents for 800 eggs that today would
cost him from $1,000 to $14.OO. For IA
pounds of butter, that would now cost
him 81, he paid shilling, or Is cents.
Rice brought by way Of Venice from
{ Continued on Page Three)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-10
GERMANS WHO sunk
VESSEL SENT TO
FEDERAL PRISON
(Assoetated Press)

Florence, S. c., March 1O.-Eight
officers of the German steamship Lie
benfels, sunk. in Charleston harbor the
night Of January 81, last, today were
sentenced to a year in the Atlanta
federal penitentiary and to pay fine
of $500 each. They were convicted
yesterday of sinking vessel in =
nayigable stream in violation Of the
navigation laws.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-10
WILSON RzcoVzfS FROM COLD

Washington, March 10.-President
Wilson has practically recovered to.
day from the cold which has kept
him in bed for the last four days.
While he remained in his room this
morning, it was expected he would be
able to atteAd to public business. He
had no engaeements for today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-10
BERNSTORFF IS ON
NORWEGIAN SOIL
ASSOCIATED Press)

London, March 10.-Count Won
Bernstorff, former German ambassa-
dor at Washington, arrived at Chris
tiania this morning, according to an
Exchange Telegraph dispatch from
Copenhagen. a
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-10
HOG PRICES STILL SOAR
press)

Chicago, March 1O.-Hogs touched
new high point today at the stock
yards, when choice heavies sold at
$3.50 per cwt.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-10

less and her resources in munitions are decreasing
portionately below those of the Allies.
Furthermore the is tending at important places,
to the trench and emerge In the II it does
this extensive scale Germanys most effective tao
tics, big gun bomb ardments and machine gun fire from
behind scientifically constructed Shelters will be made Of
little !,
Suffer at Both Ends.
The past month, wherein Germany tried to do unpre-
cedened damage with her submarines. cannot have d.
verted attention in Germany from the fact that the Cen
ra powers have suffered both ends of the European
Asatic battle line, OF the most serious defeats Of
the 4.-...-H
The retirement by the Germans for two miles
along 12mile front in the vicinity Of Bapame, the
western front, is important victory for the British.
means as significant the defeat of the Turks at Kutel
rtsh advance iowa rd Bagdad
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-10
SHOOT At SIGHT
. To Be RULE. Of
!. NAVY CUNN[RS
Presence of German Submarine
Near American Armed Mer.
chantmen Enough !,
RELATIONS BETWEEN
NATIONS NOW ACUTE
All Details of sailings and Arma-
ment Carefully Guarded
by Government
STATION N MEXICO.
STATION IN MEXICO.
ASSOCIATED press.)

Galveston, Texas, March 10.-
American passengers on the
Wolvin line steamship, haraid,
which arrived here today from
Vera Cruz, declared that a pow
erful radio station is being erect
ed on a hill near Mexico City, un-
der the direction Of German enai.
neerS.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-10

AMERICAN ABOARD.
ASSOCIATED Press)
London, March 10.-Official in
formation here is that the Nor.
weqian steamer Storstad, a Bel.
gian relief ship, which had one
American citizen on board, was
sunk by a submarine.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-10
NATION PREPARES FOR The WORST
Germany's manpower Weakens
As America Draws Near
Combat, Says War Expert
Shortening Of Line In France to Stop esgdsd Advance
Seen as Distress Proof
BY J. w. r. MASON.

T.. MASON
(Famous American War ExpertD
10-As America
seriol
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-10

significant the Turks
Amara and the British rd Bagdad
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-11-15
NOTICE.
Notice of Sale.

Under authority of the owner, | will
offer for sale to the highest bidder for
cash on Monday, the Sd day of Decem-
ber, 1917, before the court house door
in Kingstree, S C, during the legal
hours Of sale, the following tract OF
land, to-wit:
All that certain piece. parcel or tract
of land lying, being and situate in the
county of Williamsburg, State of South
Carolina, containing one hundred QOO)
acres. more or less, and bounded on
the North by lands of Edgar w Du-
Rant; on the East by lands now or
formerly of B Wallace Jones; on the
South by lands now or formerly of b
Wallace Jones; and on the West by
lands now or formerly of j Headley
Brown; the same being the tract of
land that was conveyed to Planters
Fertilizer & Phosphate Company: OF
Charleston, C, by H o Britton, Clerk
of Court, by his deed dated January l..
1917, of record in the Clerks office OF
Williamsburg county in Book "SH-2' -
at page 2O8.
and all bids. LEROY LEE.
''''>' '' Attorney.
November Ia, 1917. n-lS-St
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-11-15

Messrs w F Morris and G D Hug.
gins, Hemingway ] w Waldrou,
RHEIMS; H L Whitlock. Lake City; J
] Hanna, Lake City. R F D; W j
Epps, Kingstree, R F D, were callers
at The Record office during the
week.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-11-15
LOCAL
NEWS 1f44

MrRJ Vause of Andrews was IN
town Sunday.
Mr. E C Epps was in Columbia on
business Tuesday.
Slight damage was done the Canal
ginnery by fire Monday.
Mrs w N Jacobs of Georgetown
was in Kingstree this week.
MIR WP Young of Florence spent
the first of this week in Kingstree.
Mrs B S Edwards of Florence is
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs )
A Scott.
Mrs O w Cottle of Hamlet, N G,
is visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs
Louis Stackley.
Mr. H A Brockinglon of Nesmlth
was in Columbia this week serving
as q federal juror.
-. Rev P S McChesney was in town
this week to move his family to An
derson, their new home.
We were pleased to have call
yesterday from Editor Joseph h
Angel of the Marion Herald.
The C E convention at Charleston
last week elected Miss Hannah Plow-
den superintendent of juniors.
Lavone Anderson has returned
from a trip to Rocky Mount, N e.
and Norfolk and Newport News, Va.
Mesdames M F Heller and W G
Gamble are attending the session of
the Synod of Sewanee at Charleston.
Mrs A Caldwell, who has been in
camp at Chattanooga, Tenn. for
some time, has returned to Kings
tree.
One of the lady members of the
carnival was accidently shot last
night. Fortunately the wound was
slight.
Trains 79 and SO were several
hours late arriving here Monday on
account of a freight wreck at Ef-
fingham.
GIN Beasley, Esq, of Gourdin was
one of the prize winners in the poul'
try department at the Florence fair
last week.
MIR w N Williams and son of Trio
were pleasant visitors to our sane
tum this morning while in town to
see the fair.
Rain fell Tuesday night. Yester'
day was drizzly. overcast and cold
Today, the sun is out and there are
promises of an ideal day.
Mr. Nat Allen. former resident
of Kingstree and a brother-in-law OF
the late Mr. Edwin Harper, died at
Kidseway, N C, November 2.
Rev DR. Walter Mitchell was pre-
vented from filling his appointments
at the Episcopal church here Sunday
but hopes to officiate on the 25th inst
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-11-15

We give Proft-sharing Coupons.
Four certificates with every dollar
spent in our Dry Goods department
only. PEOPLES MERCANTILE Co.
l0.4.tf
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-11-15

We have nothing to offer you but
Furniture for less than you can buy
it elsewhere. Ask your neighbor;
he's our customer. 9-b-t1
KINGSTREE FURNITURE Co.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-11-15
SPECIAL NOTICES

LosT-Yellow hound bitch, medium
size, split in right ear and collar around
neck with initials S H H. Answers to
name of Spring" Reward of $40 if
returned to S H HANNA, Rt 2, Box 25,
Lake City, S C.. 11-15-2tp
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-11-15

Mrs w P Young and children of
Florence have been visiting the for
mer's parents. Mr. and Mrs Louis
Stackley, in Kingstree. and Mr.
Young's parents, Mr. and Mrs D B
Young, at Mouzon.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-11-15

Remember our motto, Better
goods for less money" We guaran-
tee our prices. S-6-f
KINGSTREE FURNITURE Co.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-11-15

For SALE-One lot containing more
than one acre of land, with Groom
house with front and back piazza, also
containing barns, stables, tobacco barn
and other outbuildings; good garden
and young orchard; good water. In
sight of graded school. Price reason
able. Apply to F, care this office.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-11-15
Fresh EiShi

So far as possible l will have on
hand for the trade fresh and salt
water fish Wednesdays and Fridays
of each week.
l1.l-tf S F EPPS.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-11-15

If you are in the market for q
Sewing Machine, get the best-the
New Home-from Peoples Mercan.
tile Co. 1O-4-tf
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-11-15

For SALE OR RENT-One dwelling
house, situated in northeast Kingstree,
formerly occupied by L T Thompson.
Terms reasonable. See, phone or write
t F THOMPSON, Kingstree, sc. l0-4-tf
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-11-15

Do you know you can buy a Sing
er Sewing Machine and pay for it
at the rate of SOC per week? That's
all. KINGSTREE FURNITURE Co.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-11-15

When you are in Kingstree don't
fail to visit the big Furniture Store
next to postoffice. 9-6-tf
KINGSTREE FURNITURE Co.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-11-15

STRAYED - One black and brindle
chucked headed hound. Last seen Octo-
Der II at N ] Coker's. Finder please
notify S G THOMAS, Cades, Rt No l.
and get reward. 1l-15-2tp
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-11-15

Oklahoma Red Rust-proof Seed Oats
at PEOPLES Mercantile Co.'S. l0-4-tf
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-11-15

DR. R ] McCabe will be at his
Kingstree office on November "a. to
remain 1t
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-11-15

m fuiulss 1bst Dsss ket Affect ths He'd
Because OF IL tonic and laxative eject. tAA.
TTWT TroHo OUININR 10 better than ordinary
0.;.;rs snd does not eauee 1efvooeoeee eof
r.einS n hesd.s Remember The fnn na9esno
- a. tae Tsig1atufs Of Z. ". 01oY1. 0e'
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-11-15

Seed Oats! Seed Oats!
Red Rust-Proof Seed Oats at low
est prices for cash. Bring your wagon
and carry back q load of Seed Oats.
Q.27-tf ODOM & DENNIS.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-11-15

MONEY TO LoAN.-We are in position
to loan money in sums of two to ten
thousand dollars on improved and de-
veloped farm land and well located
town property, in Williamsburg county,
at per cent for long terms. KELLEY
& HINDs, Kingstree, S C. 9 13-tf
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-11-15

For SALE-Oakland Touring Car
Model "a, 1917. Good as new; has never
been punctured. A bargain for quick
sale. DR. E T KELLEY, Kingstree, S C
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-11-15
Did You Know that
wv. E. Jenkinson

.as now on display beautiful and
/6p-to-date line of Ladies' Stylish
Neckwear at 25c, SOC and $l.0O..
Gents Neckwear in great variety,
25c and SOC. ..
Our buyer in New York continues
to send us beautiful models in Coat
Suits and Long Coats, fresh from
under the manufacturer irou. Is
I dies. see these beautiful garments.
Children's and Misses Long Coats,
/ 5 to IA years old.
Advance leaders in Holiday Goods.
We still have large line of Cor
sets in stock at the old prices. not
withstanding the fact that they have
gone up 253o or more. Buy your
Corsets now, while you can get them
cheap.
Check Homespun. 10c and l2lac.
Ginghams, 15c and 2Oc.
Canton Flannel, 15c, zoe and 25c.
Cheviots, l5c and Zoe,
White Wove Flannel, 3Oc snd SOC.
Talcum Powder, 1Oc.
Face Complexion Powder, lOc.
Come to see us; always anxious to
show you our goods and quote prices
W. E. JENKNSON
| KINCSTREE, 5. {.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-27
CANADIAN RAILWAYS
GRANTED HIGHER RATES
Fifteen Per Cent Increase Allowed
on Passenger Fares Due to Great
er Operating Costs.

OTTAWA, Ontario, December PA
decision handed down by the board of
railway commissioners provides for a
10 per cent increase in passenger rates
in all part of Canada, with the excep-
ton Of British Columbia, where the
maximum rate is now 3 cents mile.
The judgment also permits, subject
| to tie limitations of the Crows Nest
agreement and certain specific limita-
lions. an increase in freight rates of
approximately 10 per cent in the west
and Is per cent in tie east. The Crows
Nest agreement was made by the Ca
madam Pacific railway with the gov
eminent. and by its provisions rates on
large number of commodities are re-
duced.
The decision points out that there
can be no question. in view of actual
results. that the railways require great
err revenue and must have it if proper
efficiency is to be maintained and the
demands of the country for transporta-
ton at all adequately met"
Cost of labor. coal and materials have
been increasing, with the result that
the expenses of the Canadian roads are
mounting at a much swifter rate than
earnings. The increased rates allowed,
the Judgment states, will certainly not
equal the increase in costs to which the
railways are subject and which are not
in any way attributable to the railway
management.
With regard to tie increase in pas
senger rates the judgment states that
it is in the public interest. with a view
to conserving coal, railway facilities
and man power, that passenger travel
should be as light as possible, so as to
facilitate efficient freight movement"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-27
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR
SENATOR F. 6. NEWL ANDS
President and Mrs. Wilson and
Many High Officials Pay Tribute
at st. Adams.

Funeral services for Senator Francis c.
Newlands of Nevada, who died suddenly
Of heart disease Monday night. were held
this afternoon at o'clock, at ST. Adams,
in the Cathedral grounds
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson. to-
gether with many of the highest officials
Of the government, members Of the Sem
ate and Of the House and many of Sem
ator Newlands' personal friends in the
capital were present to pay tribute to the
memory Of the distinguished senator. rec
ogniZed as one of the most able and far
seeing members of the Senate.
Rev. c. T. Warner, rector of ST.
Adams. officiated at the services
Later the body was placed in the crypt
at Oak Hill cemetery to await the ar
rival of one of Senator Newland's
daughters, who is expected to reach
Washington Monday from California.
The Senate was represented at the
funeral by a committee consisting of
Senators Salisbury. Gallinger. Lodge,
Martin. Cummins. Chamberlain Hitch
cock and Phe!an. all close friends of
the dead senator.
The honorary pallbearers were Secre-
tary Franklin K. Lane of the Interior
Department, DIR. H. S. Pritchett, Col.
Archibald Hopkins, Charles c. Glover,
Edward J. Stellwagen. DIR. Bryan, Trux-
ton Beale- and Henry Earl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-27
JULIUS A. KRENTZLIN,
PROMINENT MASON DIES
Native of Germany and Veteran of
Franco-Prussian War-Funeral
Held Sunday.

Julius A. krentzlin. resident of this
city for the past decade and prominent
in Masonic circles. died here Thursday,
December 20, after a brief illness. Flu
neral services were held last Sunday.
Mr.. Krentzlin was born in Magdeburg,
Germany, December s, 1853. and en-
braced military career. having been at
one time in command of the 18th Regi-
ment of Uhlans of Hanover. He was a
veteran of the Franco-Prussian war,
and in 1872. while still almost boy. re-
ceived the order of the iron cross from
Emperor Wilhelm T. He had been at
the time of his death a naturalized citi-
zen of the United States for more than
forty years.
He is survived by his wife. Mrs. Z. c.
Krentzlin; a daughter, Miss Valerie
krentzlin, and two sons. J. ]. A. Krentz-
lin and Capt L. L. krentzlin of the
10th Field Artillery, U. S. A.
Mr.. Krentzlin was a member of Rich
land Lodge, No. 80. Masons; Of Columbia
Chapter. No. 5, r. A. M; of Union Coun-
ell, No. 5, R. and S. NJ, and of Columbia
Commandery. No. 2. knights Templars.
all of Columbia, S. c., and also of Oasis
Temple, A. A. o. n. NJ. s.. of Charlotte,
N c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-27
VOICE SHARP CRITICISM
. OF 0VERCOAT SHORTAGE

Examination of Mai Gen. Sharpe,
quartermaster general. regarding cloth
ing and other Army supplies. was re-
sumed today. by the Senate military
committee in its investigating war
preparations.
Sharp criticism for the shortage of
winter overcoats was made by the SEN
ators. who declared orders for cloth
ing were not followed up to insure de-
liveries. Gen. Sharpe said he had the
information In the files, but could not
recollect details.
1T isn't question of Details said
Senator Mcclellan, Its a question of
coats. Thousands Of men are without
them. Why is it?"
Deliveries Are Blamed.
Gen. Sharpe repeated that delay in
deliveries was largely the cause
You practically surrendered your
power over contracts to the Council of
National Defense. didn't you, except
that you had a representative meeting
with the board?" asked Senator Cham
berlain.
Gen. Sharpe answered in the affirma-
tive. and explained that the council had
nothing to do with making uniforms,
but only with getting cloth for their
manufacture.
7 Gen. Sharpe said manufacturing over
coats were placed in sufficient time for
making of clothing. but that delayed
deliveries held up clothing manufac-
turers
Tracing the causes for delay in get
ting clothing to the troops. Senator
Fre1inghuysen declared it was due in
part to changes in cloth specifications
resulting from conflict of authority
between the auartermaster general and
Council of National Defense
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-27
THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 81 1917

attention to changed economic condi-
tons and will show the meager pur-
chasing power of a dollar now COM
pared with what it was when the gov
eminent pay scale was adopted.
Is Temporary Measure.
The Heating bill is temporary
measure, effective only during the next
fiscal year. 1t would supplement the
incomes of government employees for
the coming year from to 80 per cent,
just as the and 10 per cent increases
authorized at the last session were for
the current fiscal year.
Its advocates declare. therefore. that
passage of the Heating bill would not
commit the government to any per-
manent policy. 1t would leave the
question of permanent Redistribution
of salaries still to be determined. Rep
resentative Heating pointed out that
the same arguments which justified the
and 10 per cent increases last year are
applicable now with increased force in
the face of war prices and general war
conditions.
Friends of the Heating bill know of
no opposition to the measure. 1t is
planned to begin a systematic canvass
of the House membership next week
for the measure.