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The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-03-21
CLOVIS TAKES
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

BEFORE II crowd cclipSing any that
ever before gathered IN this city Ia
witness an athletic or other school
event last Friday evening nl the Elks
Auditorium the Clovis High School
basketball team administered n de-
ciSivc defeat tn the team from Albu-
uurrguc High School and thereby took
undismlcd possession Of the state
championship title, This was the third
meeting Of these twu teams and made
tive defeats IN succession administered
Ia the Duke City tosscrS hy the local
lads. The score IN this last game was
IO.o7.
With II clear title to supremacy In
this section Of New Mexico In the
hands Of Clovis. aud an equally clear
hold to first place in the western sec
tion Of the state and Tucumcar as
well i'm the possession of AlbuQucr'
que, the question Of the state title lay
entirely between these two teams
When the first game went To Albu
Qurrquc by n score If 3i-27 on the loca
4, floor. things looked little bad. When
two weeks later the locals went to Al
buQucrQue and took the game 35.24
stock hcgan to pick up A third gam,
was then necessary and the only ar
rangcmcnt which Albuquerque woulC
agree IL rntailcd holding the c0mba
IN Clovis with the locals paying tn,
full expense Of the visitors IN thcil
trip, The third game saw Clovis VIII
by II score even better than that ruI
up in the second game.
Clovis lined up for the opcnin!
whistle with one change in the team
Capt. jimmie Roger who had been ou
Of the game for about three weeks wa
forced into the lircup on the last da!
when l.uybourn Spraincd his nukl,
preceding the last practice This
however, was not considered n handi
cap aS Jimmie was again In shape an,
full Of the pep" with which he ha
been leading the team for two seasons
The game opened with rush, In
neither team scored, in the first fou
minutes Of play, u strong defense feat
uring the work OF both sides Gibson
however, broke the spell with the frs
of his ten field goals, and put Clovl
into the lead from the start, Fou
more field goals by Gibson. togethc
with two by ESllcman and one cac
by Pendergrass aud Crow. and fou
free throws by PcndcrgrnsS gave Glow
. - points for the first half while A
buqurrquc was scoring II. III th
half Clovis ran completely away frol
, their opponents aud madc the gam
look almost oncsded Gibson score
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-03-21
PHARMACY EOARD
MEETS IN CLOVIS

The New Mexico Boar, uf Pharmacy
met IN Clovis This week aud held II
three days >rSSinn, Members IN at-
tendance were: John y. Iook. prcSi'
dent IT Santa Fc; W. H. Duckworlh,
secretary treasurer If Clovis: aud &
:. Moore of Roswell and u. W Ilaydon
Of Clayton Considerable business
was attended to including the cNamin.
nlion of several applicants for rcgisIra
liou. cr,i 'dcntcS having been grantee
to \. u. lngbuck Of Carlsbad aud OH,
Il. Evan, of TcNlinr.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-03-21
DIR. SCOTT ANNOt Noes
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

Dr. j. Foster Scott, Jr, authorizes
the News To announce his candidacy
for representative subject lu the ac-
lion Of the Democratic primary elcc-
tun. Dr. Scott Is an old timer IN
Curry County aud has been identified
with the upbuilling of Clovis since
the town first started. ilr Is II SIanncll
Democrat aud fully competent t. look
after Curry tounty'S interests at
Santa fc.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-03-21
IT RiINED-.i LITTLE.

\ light rain fell Wednesday night.
NohOdy was drowned or no bridges
washed out. hut still il shows the
weather man has not entirely forgot
ten us. and weather prophets say the
early spring shower may hr the har-
hh.gcr of early spring rains that will
hc very much appreciated in this see
tion.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-03-21
MI 'SICil.E.

TIL, students Of the New Mexico
Conservatory Of Music will give n re-
cital n the Baptist Church, Monday
might. March 18th. Among the special
numbers on the program will hc a
vocal solo by Mrs. :. u. Beaver,
Probably the most novel number will
he II piano solo by little five year
old musical Prodigy. possibly the
youl. grst pianist IN the state W
All are invited. Admission FREE.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-03-21
SCHOOL BUILDINGS NAMED.

The contest H. name the two public
>chool buildings resulted in la Casita
being chosen for the west side build
ng and Eugene Field for the east side
building, now known rs the high
school. The names were selected after
n spirited voting contests 10y the pupils
Ms well aS the patrons Of the Scho"l.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-03-21
CHAtTArQuA MAN HERE

II. H. Kennedy. circuit manager for
HE Rcdpalh.llorncr Chnulauqua. Is IN
Clovis this week, looking after matters
In connection with the hig series Of
entertainments Ia he held here IN May
Mr. Kennedy was In charge Of the
Chauinuqua here last year aud will bc
in Clovis again during The week be-
ginning May nth.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-03-21
VOTE FOR 1T.

Nothing Is of more vital interest to
the upbuilding of Clovis than the ex.
tension uf the water works system
giving NIL parts Of the city fire protec.
tion. Every citizens who wants to sec
Il greater Clovis. should vote for the
water works bond issue II the issue
should h. voted dawn IN April II will
hc two years before it can come mp
again aud We might need more fire
plugs aud more water mains power
fully bad before that time
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-03-21
PROGRAM
saturday. Mar. 23 to Saturday. Mar. ~

fNtttUudN, udf, 81 W 'Nutuiudi, war. NV
Saturday. Mar - Marguerite rlark
in the The AmazonS" Also two reel
comedy
Monday. aud Tuesday. Mar 2526.
THE Honor System" VIM FcX Spec
ia : parts.
Wednesday Mar - Madam Pc
trova in The Light Within" Added
attraction. Metro Drew Comedy
Thursday Mar -. Billie Burke IN
Ewes Daughter" Added attraction
Cha>. Chaplin In "A .Iiincy Elopmcnt'.
Two reels.
Friday. Mar. - saturday Matinee.
Eddie Polo in THE Bulls Eye. Also
The Son " Democracy" Two Reel
Comedy and Screen Magazine
SATURDAY Mar 80 Mary pckforl
In "Amnrilly" ~ ClmhcsmJ Alley
! Also Two Reel Comedy
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-03-21
ElKS NAME OFFICERS
FOR COMING YEAR

On Wednesday night of last wccl,
the Elks named the follrwin officers
to serve thr lodge during the coming
year;
Exalted Ruler. Fred r.. Dennis.
Esteemed Leading Knight. ]. C.
Nelson.
Esteemed Lccluring Knight, J. =
Gochel.
Esteemed Loyal Knight. q. A. Camp
tell.
Tilrr, &. T. Cullicotl.
Secretary, +. Il. lIerod.
Treasurer. W. IT, Duckworlh.
Representative to Grand Lodge. L.
+. piXlcy,
Trustee, A. Mandrll.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-03-21

\ movement IL save some Sixty mn
lion eggs for food this year by country
wide observance of an cgglcss Easter
was launched in Washington recently
by prominent women, headed by Mrs
Herbert Hoover. Mrs. Newton ID. Bnk'
or. Mrs. Mcdill Mccormick and Mrs
7. =. Claxton. II was nnnt need re-
Gently that an annual cgs rolling On
the White House Grounds Faster
Monday would hc abandoned
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-03-21
VERITAS REMEDY co.
NEW INCORPORATION

The Ncrltns Remedy company Of
Clovis has filed incorporation papers
at Santa Fc. II Is for S25O,000 Of
which $J0,00O Is preferred stock and
the rest common stock ut 81 share
1000 subscribed. The incorporation
and directors are ]. Foster Scott. lr.
president II \. Miller. treasurer, aud
Robert G. ilmton, secretary aud man
agcr.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-03-21
May BE Other Candidates.

There has been considerable rumor
that there may he other tickets or
candidates in the field, but il they are
they must file their names within the
next few days. 1t is understood that
Chester Cone is probable candidate
for city Clerk. while tn friends Of
A. W. Skar,la will no doubt put him
forth as n candidate for city Treas
urer
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-03-21
DIED LAST WEEK.

r. y. ,ulyan died last Saturday
and the remains were shipped t.
plattS Mouth. Nebraska, for burial
On Saturday night special service
was held IN honor of the deceased and
at the burial place IN Nebraska, HI
was given Il Masonic burial.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-03-21
IN NEW QUARTERS.

Mira. w. c. l,ronmr has moved her
uilllnery establishment 10 2lN'a South
Main street next door to the l'oSS y
Ogg Cafe where she has fitted up -
ice store. Mrs Iiroomr will have
her Spring Millinery opening on Marcl
18th.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-03-21
BUILDING WAREHOl SE.

johnson Bros, proprictnrS of the
Magic city Furniture Company have
commenced the erection of their ware
house building on Monroe avenue. The
building will bc 100 feet long and will
hc constructed " intcrlocliing tile and
pchblcdaShed.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-03-21
WILL BUILD FINE RESIDENCE,

e. W. Harrison has purchased some
lots on North Main street just south
of the new home recently completed
by j. T.. liudlcy and will soon let the
contract for II line residence there.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-03-21

The ever genial school Nupcrintcnd-
ant. T.. W Bowyer. has IN extra smile
this week The Stork left al his house
last week Il bouncing baby girl
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-03-21

Mrs. Fritz Herod returned the latter
part Of last week from Kansas City,
where Shr hnd been visiting relatives.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-03-21

Ward Croft is home from Camp
Bowie Fort Worth. TcNuSl un II fur.
lough. Mr.. croft is cornctist in the
l32 Field Artllcre Band
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-03-21

Miss Nanon Noble l"fl last Friday
10 visit her brothers. Joe and Jake
Noble at Camp Travis. and Camp
Kelly. Snn Antonio. Texas.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-03-21

Baker Bros. have received the new
bear grass halcr which they purchase,
recently.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-03-21

Mrs. q. g. Ncff left Wednesday for
Artrsin. 10 visit relatives.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-03-21

Mrs. j. & Nelson will leave Friday
morning for Mangum. okla, to visit
her mother.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-03-21

Boyd Reid Is in Amarillo this weel
on business.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-03-21

Watch for Pacific Mutual Night at
Lyceum Theatre.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-03-21

Mrs Leland Chapman plans to leave
soon for Chicago. Ill., to visit relatives
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-03-21

Watch for Pacific Mutual Night at
I.yccum Theatre,
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-03-21
Lyceum Theatre

Wholesome Entertainment for the Citi.
zen. His wife. III, Child and His Friend
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-03-21
CANDIDATES NAME on
ONE TICKET ONLY.

City Attorney 4. W. Iiockenhull
has construed the present election law
TO rerd that II candidates name can
appear on only one ticket. This does
not mean that the voter must vote
nominee can carry his name on the
ticket under only one party head.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-03-21

Buy War Saving Stamps
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1918-11-16
BiScocho Arlequin
Cafe Especial
TO6dcOs.

IA Banda del Regimiento :,'Ts 3f:s
ameniz0 el brilla lie .tto, cierE
tando una variada selection de los
Rags, Paso-dobles y valses lie ma
yor actualidad. -
Eel Coronei 1ranlbee actu6 como
"TOast master'', desenyolviendose
con Oliginalidad Y sencillez.
Ell Honorable Gobernador Ya-
ger p1onunci6 ell primer discurso,
sigui(ndole sucesivamente, el Hon.
Roberto ii. Todd, Monsefor Jo-
mes, don. Juez Toro, Cayetano
Col y Cuchi y finalmente ell BIZ
zarlc General sTownsend.
Hoy no tenemoss espacio para
dar q la reseiia del.esplendido ac-
to de anoche toda Ia extension
que sin duda mefecesHspero ell
nuestra pr0xima edicion publica-
reno; los parrafos que hemos
crefdd de mayor interes de los
discusses ALI pronunciados, que
fuerOn ruidosamentesa saplandidOs.
No 'hemos de terminar hoy esta
nota informative, sin consignar
que el, acto de anoche, brillante
por to>los cOnceptos, honra tanto
los j4fes militares a quienes es-
taba SOnsagradO, como la dis
tinguila Oficialidad que 10 ofre-
cfa.
Los }sefores Townshend, Taul-
bee y Nadal recibieron un home
maize qpe tienen muy merecido y
al que l,e asocia, con toda simpa-
tia, El Imparcial.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1918-11-16
Las turbas han entrado a
saco en- el palacio Imperial.
El orden resfablecido posteriormente
en- la capital prusiana.
CABLE "EL EMPARcIAL".
cARLEA"EL lNsPARcIAL"
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Madrid, 16 de NOviembre.-En nllmerO Gle hoy, ell
daro E Sol" anuncia que la crisis ministerial ha sdo
resuelta por ell Conde de Romanone ha ogrado Tor
mar por fin gabinete Sc propone segulr el programa
potico que nico ell 1872 segn lie ha manifestado al
Rey Alfonso
Parfs.-Aviadores amercanos han llegado la impor-
tante ciudad de CoOnia situada orillas del Rhin.
Washngton.-El Secretario Baker, por cable, ha en-
viado un expressive mensae de gratitud nombre del
pueblo americana las tropas americans que Sc bate
ron durante la guerra, tan her0icamente
WashingtOn-El SecretarO de EstadO Lansing, ha CO.
uncado al goberno provisional de Aemana, que todas
las comunicacones dpomatcas en- 10 sucesivo, deberan
ser dirgidas al Presdene Wilson, al Gobieno de
los Estados Unidos, sno los gobernos de todas las
naciones aladas' en- conjunto.
Rotterdam.-Despachos recbidos aquj, anuncian que
una turba penetr0 ell Paaco Imperial del KAISER
Potsdam apoderandose de todo los obetos Gle are oyas
. arsATropas franco -smericanas han entralo en- la
tStaIsza as Metz los Dsgasa 9e.gado nilitarns9
La Haya-La situac6n polltica en- Hoanda crftica.
un momento otro Sc espera la abdcaeion de Reina
Gullermina.
Londres-Ias provincias del Baltico Estonia, 1.-Two
MIA Courland han proclamado rep1blicas indie
pendientes.
Zurich-En Austria Hungrfa ha sdo procamaaa la
repubiica.
Habana-Los doctores Rafael AIontoro, Pablo Desver
nine Antonio Sanchez Bustamante han sido elegldos
para representa- Cuba la pr0Xima conferencia in
ternacionaf de la paz, Versailles
Amsterdam. autordades pusieron fin a los exec
del populacho de Postdam aprovechndose de la 81
tuacion haba penerado las resdencas de los patri
clos hasta ell mismo palacio imperial or medic de la
vioencia Los cabeclas de los turbas han sido reduc
dos prison ell orden restablecido, cas todas las
ciudades importantes del mpero. E gobierno proviso
nal de Alemania energicas meas por normalizar
las cssas todo inclina cue lograra empeho
Ma6rid-El Conde de Romanones muestrase muy re-
seryao los periodisas respecto las personals lie
seclndanen la formation del gobierno. No ha quefdo
decr los nombres por que quiere dar la sa del Gabne
e completo, parece que hay algn canddato que aln
no esta deciddo aceptar. Eel Conde, sin embargo, ha
dicho,s que tiene resuelta la crisis ministerial.
MadridE Conde cuyo prestigio de estadista ad-
qere ahora relieve extraordinarily ha dicho los perio
dsas que nerrogaron que e gobieno acometera oda
obra de reforma necesaria justa, de manera que los
anhelos del pueblo busquen por nnecesarios los ca
minos del desorden la revuelta.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1918-11-16
(Cable Frances.)

PARIS, NOV. 16) Ell General
petain, dirigio a sus tropas la or
den del dfa, ell la forma 81
gniente:
"a los Ej6rcitos Frdnceses que
han c0mbdtid0 durdnte tdntOs me
ses: La historic universal hara
justicia a la tenacidad, a la formi-
dable energia, Y resistencia demos
trada pOr vosotros durante cua-
tro afos de guerra, Ell que hubo
siempre la alternatiya de la vic
toria o la muerte. Para discutil'
mejor las proposiciones de paz,
vamOS a cOnducir a nuestros vic
toriosos ejercitos hasta el Rhin.
Entrareis en- la TERRA de Alsacia
y Lorena, en- doRde somos queri-
dos, como libertadores. Penetra-
reis profundamente Ell ell terrific
rio aleman para ocupar una por-
cion del pals, la cual ha de ser ga
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1918-11-16
u L 7 | M A H @ R A
Ell enigma del Gabinete reunido
p0r Romanones sc va aclarando
Garcia Prieto sera el Presidente.
CABLE A VEL lMPARcIAL".
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Madrid, Nov. 16-A instancas de varios periodistas
que han celebrado interviews ell Conde Romanones
este ha hecho saber que ell Gabnee que ha tornado
para solucionar la crisis ministerial Don Manuel Garcia
Preto Marques de Alhucemas seran ell Presidente del
Consejo; Romanones Ministro de Estado Y ell ST. San
tiagO de Alba, Mnstro de Hacienda Ell pueblo ha AGO.
gdo verdadero entusasmo la notcia pues hay gran
des esperanzas el Sr Aba que notable hacen-
dsta cuyo prestigio tambien, reconocdo en- ell ex
tranjero.
ministries restanteS.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1918-11-16

rantia necesaria de vuestra COM
pensaci0n. La Francia ha sufri-
do Ia devastation, de sus campihas,
Y la destruction de sus ciudades
pOr las minas. Ella tiene tristes
perdidas que recordar. Las pro-
vincias libertadas han tenido que
sobrellevar los mas eXecrables tor
mentos, y ultrajes, pero vosotros
no respondents a esos crlmenes,
con la violencia que en- ell ardor de
vuestros resentimientos podria
parecer leg1tima. Permanecereis
obedientes la discipline, y respe-
tareis las personals y las propieda-
des. Despues de haber batido al
enemigo Ell el campo de batalla lie
impondreis vuestro ascendiente,
con yues-ra 6gnidad. Recorde-
mos ahora nuestros muertos, Gu
yes sacrifcios nos dieron la victo-
ria. Enviemos lIn saludo, en- ell.
&. no podremos excluir cierto dejo
de tristeza, a las madres Y huerfa-
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1918-11-16
FL banquete de anoche
en- el Hotel Palace

AL cOmunicarse en- ell campa-
mentO la noticia de los mercedes
ascensos del General Townshend,
Coronel Taulbee Y Teniente Coro-
mel Nadal, los oficiales del Regi.
Fmiento 373 tomaron ell acuerdo de
lkahseassiarlos con un .espl6ndide
banquete.
Esta era la Oportunidad propi-
cia para la joven oficialidad del
RegimientO 373, poner de relieve
sus sentimientos de justas simpa-
tfas y absolute solidaridad para
con sus viejos jefes.
Los inritddOs.
De la sociedad civil fuerOn invi-
tadas y concurrieron all brillante
acto, ell Honorable Arthur Yagni,
GObernadOr de Puerto Rico, ell sc.
nor Obispo, Monsenor Jones, el
alcalde de la ciudad, Roberto II.
Todd, senior Cayetano Coll y Gu
chi, Representative a la Camara de
Delegados, los conocidos financie-
rOs, senOres Abelardo de la Haba
y Eduardo Ferrer; Honorable
Juez del Tribunal Supreme, Em;-
lilo del Toro Cuevas, Alberto
Lee, administrator lie la Comisi6n
de AlimentOs y finalmente los re-
presentantes de la prensa local.
He aqul ell Menn servido con to-
do esmerO:
Entrcmeses surtidOs
CrenaG de aye q 10 TOMnshend
Flete de Pargo a 10 Tdulbee
T0u,nedO a 10 Nddal
Polio csado al JugO
Bouquet de Legumbres
Ensaldda Espdwdgos ChiHonade
HelddO de la MelbG
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1918-11-16
grands


dencia" en- Patillas carece de
exactitud. Una cOmisi6n del De
partamento de Sanidad visit6 ell
martes ultimO esa pOblaci0n y
puede asegurar que tanto ell AL
calde, como el medicO de Sanidad
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1918-11-16
FL Conde Roanones ha Logrado saluar las disider,-
cias Hberales para forn1ar Gobier1o en- Espaila.
FL Gobierno Rumano env1a I'm ul-
timatum a las tropas Alemanas.
Brillante AIocucion del General Petain.


nos de Francia, que Ell estos dlas
de regocijo nacional reprimen, por
un momento su dolor y sus lagri-
mas, para aplaudir ell triunfo de
arnas. InclinemOnOs
ante nuestros gloriosos estandar-
tes. VIVA FRANCIA!...
PETAIN."
JASSY Ell gobierno rumano
ha enviado al general aleman,
un ultimatum exigien-
do que las tropas alemanas, desa-
lojen ell territorio rumano, en- ell
terminO de "a horas. En- case que
tai no hicieren tendran que depo-
ner las armas, y abstenerse total
mente de destrucciones violen-
cias, por las cualesses responsible,
el gobieno de Alenania. Una vez
concluidas estas "a .horas del ul-
el gobiei,no rumano, de-
clara su intencian de recurrir a la
Y a Ia fuerza, para 10
grar su prop6sito.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1918-11-16

nos cimientos y armazon firme. mu-
cha luz fresca. sitio centrico. cerca
del trolley, farmacias. mercado y de
las escuelas, lugar alto y seco, bien
distribuida y muchas comodidades.
Informaran: Telefono 773. San Juan
p R Advt
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1918-11-16

estan realizando una intensa Ia
Dor, combatiendo la epidemia de
influenza en- esa localidad. Valga
La aclaraci0n.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1918-11-16

Sc vENDE UNA CASA.-En San.
turce Sc vende una casa de MADEIRA,
terrera, bonita, glen construida. bue.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-23
WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is nearby given that pub
lie hearing will be held at the Town
Hall, Lewes, Delaware, at 1870 p. M
Tuesday, August 27, 1918, in connec-
ton with a review of the report OF
preliminary examination and survey
of the Inland Waterway between Re
hoboth Bay and Delaware Bay, Del
aware (canal to connect Rehoboth
Bay with Delaware Bay, at or near
Lewes. Delaware, through Lewes
Canal and Gordon Lake., made in
19O7-19OS, and printed in House Doc
ument No. S23, Goth Congress, 1st ses
sion. with a view to determining
whether any notifications of the
plans for said waterway are advis-
able, and if so, the extent and nature
of such modification, etc.
All interested parties are invited to
be present and will be given an op-
portunity to be heard. 1t is preferred
that the substance of all statements
be submitted in writing.
FRANK c. WARNER,
Assistant Engineer in Charge.
Milford chronicle., 1918-08-23
RURAL CARRIER
EXAMINATION

The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an exam
ination for the County of Sussex
Delaware. to be held at Milford, Sea-
ford. Georgetown and Laurel, on Sep
tember IA, 1918. to fill the position
of motor rural carrier at Milford and
vacancies that may occur later on
motor rural routes from postotiices in
the above mentioned county. The
salary on motor routes ranges from
$500 to $500 per annum. The ex-
animation will be open to all men or
women citizens who are actually do
miciled in the territory supplied with
mail by a post office in the county and
who meet the other requirements set
forth in Forms 2121 and 1877. Form
2i21 may be seen posted at any post
office in the county for which the ex
animation is held, and Form 1877 and
application blanks may be obtained
from the offices at which the vacancy
exists and where the examination is
to be held. The appOintee to this pO
sition will be required to furnish,
maintain and operate a modern mot
or vehicle with carrying capacity OF
not less than 500 pounds and a cubic
capacity of not less than so feet Ap-
plicants must file with their applica-
tions statement of the equipment
they will be able to provide in the
event of appointment. Applications
should be forwarded to the Commits
sion at Washington, D. c., at the
earliest practicable date.
During the continuance of the pre-
sent war the Commission will. in ac-
cordance with the request of the Post
Office Department, admit women to
rural carrier examinations upon the
same conditions as men.
BY order Ofthe Commission:
JOHN A. McILHENNY,
President.