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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-10
RcSources.

Gold coin ana cc-;iNca-es
In varl' , ..::r- roa
Gold sctt!e-e-. .--i Fc6-
era! Reserve Bad - lt1.' ltr
Geld "'th :7-c.S@ 2-s--!.. -utlla
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-10
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oldt lldpllllIcS alOJ,NJV.nNh
Gold reserve against net deposit liza
btiity, 81 per cent.
Gold reserve against Federal reserve
notes In actual circulation, - per cent.
Federal Reserve Notes.
Issued S5o477 600
On hand .........,......... 6.S67 ,000
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-10
Total resources -.

Capital paid n...... E.
United States Treasurer
general account ....
United States Treasurer
war loan deposits in spc
cial dcpositarics .....
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-08

w. A. Grand Pa Williams
was in town Thursday accom-
panied by his grand children
Miss Eva and Tom Southland.
Mr.. Williams is now % years
old. He can remember very
distinctly having been in this
part of The country II years
ago, when no one lived here eX-
cept few meXicans.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-08
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

033452
department of the Interior, U. s. Lana
once at Roswell. N. NJ, Jan. 2e, 1913.
Notieeishere by given that Hazard Henry
OF kenna' N. NJ, who on Dec. 2, 1915. mad
II. b. No. 09si52. for Lots e-TEKs VIZ; and the
SEX sec. 8; Township s. Range 32E,, N, M.
P. Meridian. has aled notice of intention 10
make anal three year proof to establish claim
70 the land above described, before Dan
savage u s. Commissioner in his ONCE at
Kenns, N. NJ, on March. .. 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses:
John W. B. Ward, Willie, H. Cryer, these
Of Valley. View N. NJ. t. Dexter Gouty.
Jehn a. Jones, these Of Kenna. N. NJ.
Emmett Patton Register.
Tsb. 1 Meal
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-08

7 Arthur Sturlhan Cf Olive.
Willie Parkinson Of Milnesand.
Dave Manages of Valley View,
and Tom Southland went tI Ros
well yesterday to take The
physical examination. All
these boys would make fine
soldiers and SAY they will not be
satisfied until they see the
Kaiser and his staff i'll prison.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-08
Notice for Publication.

O26Se3
department OF the Interior. U. s. Land
Onee, % RosW ell, N. NJ. Jan 10, 1918.
Netiee Is AOreby given that sallle shafer
o. Kenna. N. NJ, widow. OF Julian G. shafer.
deceased, who, on May IS. 1914, made HID. e.
No. o2sS0S, for SEN, Sec. -; WksW1. sec
3d. aud VIZ NwN. Section 20.
Township s.. Range 81 E., N. NJ. p. Meri
dlsh Hes nled Notice Of intention 10 make Hpal
thTeeySar proof to establish claim to the
land above described. before Dan C. Savage,
o. 8. Commissioner. In his once at Keuna
n. NJ. on Feb. 10, 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses;
Prior l. Baker. Lotte Baker, william A
mcdowell, these KeDna. N. NJ. John d.
KOtneO, Of BOAE n. M.
Emancipation. Register.
Jan. 10. Fob. is.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-08
NOtlce for Publication.

.,,-, Bs9iiT
Department of the Interior, U. s. Land
once at Roswell, N. NJ, Jan. 8. 1918.
Notice Is here by given that Henry Beebe.
Of RaRlShill. N. M, who on June. }. 1918,
made HE. No. o3Sll7 for the NwN; EhsWH,
Sec. 10; and NkNWH Section IS. Twp.
SIS Range 34-E. N. M. P. Meridian. has fled
notice of intention to make final thu ee-year
proof to establish claim to the land above
described. before William A. Watson. U. s.
Commissioner, in his ofico. at Jenkins, N. M.
on Feb Is, 1918.
names as Witnesses:
Ruoe Hardin, Benjamin N. BURNETT, Rich
ard L. Sample. William p. Graves. all OF
EaRlehIll. N. M.
Jan. IS Feb. Is, Emmett Patton Registrar
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-08
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
ell228
Ol127s

Non coal GIBBS
Ol1272
Department of the Interior, Z. c
Land once at Fl, Sumner. N M. Jan l6
1918.
Notice is hereby given that Mildred f
Boone, ofKenua, N. NJ. who on Mar. 3. 1914
made Homestead No. olisss. for EnNEl; Sec
-, WHNWA, Sec 80. and on April. 1. 1915
made Addl Entry. oil272. for WHsE4
sEASEA, Sec 20. and NwANEE
Section 81, T. As, R. aE., N. M. p
Meridian has filed notice of intention t.
make Final Three Year Proof to establisl
claim to the land above described before Dan
G. Savage. U. S. Commissioner. In his office
At Kenns. N. NJ. on March. 5, 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Thomas Z. Boyd, George Il. Chavers, JOhr
F Mckee. Andrew Smith, ALL of Kenua
N. NJ.
A. J. Evans Register.
Jan Is Fob n
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-08

r, r. HHdspeth has purchased
the John Minis residence on the
east side Of town and will take
possession March first. Mr.
He'd peth viii remodel this
house. which will then Ue one
of the best in town.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-08
,ouce for qualifications
Jan 10 Feb. Is
O32Osl

Department of the Interior. IT, :
EAAd once At Roswell, NJ NJ. Jan. g. 1918
Notice Is hereby given that Frances Graves
Beebe. OF Eaglehin, N. NJ. who on June 2l.
1915, made HID. E.. Serial No. Os2Ooi, for Sh
sec. sS. TWp. IS. R. s4E..NM P. Meridian,
has hled notice OF intention to make final
three-year proof, 10 establish Claim To the land
above described. before W. A Watson. u. S.
Commissioner. in his once at Jenkins. N. NJ.
on Feb IS. 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Rnbe Hardin. Benjamin N. Burnett. Richsrd
L. Sample. william p Graves, ell OF EaglehnI
N
EMMETT PATTON,
Jan. 49, Feb. Is Register,
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-08
Notice for Publication.
O2Ss7i

02qs7i
Department of the Interior, U. s.
And once at Roswell N. M. Jan, 8, 1913
Notice is hereby given that George j. Jones,
Of ElltinS. N. NJ. who on Dec. "a. 1914, made Il /.
B. No. 0s9s7l, for the E14NWH; the SWH; and
ShsEA, Sec. %. Twp. eS.. Range ~, E.. N.
NJ p. Meridian, has filed notice Of intention to
make three year proof, - establish claim to
she land above described, before A. D. Chat
ten. U. s. Commissioner. in his ONCE. at
ElRins, NJ NJ. on Feb, IS. 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses:
James L. Chatter, Bert N. Muncy. Robert
z. Chatter. William FAhrlender, all of Elkins
N. NJ.
Emmett Patton, Register.
Jan IS Feb. IS
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-08
LOCALS

II. P. Crume has been trans
acting business in Portales,
Clovis end TexicO this week.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-08

Joe Lane came in from his
ranch south of town Thursday
to do some trading
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-08

! /. E. WATSON came in from
his rancL south Of town We'd
nesday after supplies.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-08

e. e. Lee and wife and G. w.
Ayers went to E!ida, Wednes-
day to take advantage Of Court
ney and Herberts' cost sale.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-08

w. A. Mcdowell and A. w,
Irby were Elida, shoppers Wed
nesday.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-08

Dave Howell and son, john,
Gus Phtle and John Keller
made a flying trip to Elida,
Thursday.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-08

Notice E. j. Williams, Eveay-
bodys Cash Store and J.. l.. Sims
ads IN this issue,
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-08

w. B. McCombs, wife, and
baby went to Elida, Yesterday
where the baby received medi-
tal treatment.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-08

w. O. Barron left for Ro3-
well, yesterday 10 take the
physical examination.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-08

w. j. Francis and Joe Cooper
vaccinated their calves this
week.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-08

Cecil Matkin who has been in
Texas for some time returned
home this week.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-08

Wanted a place to board uEs
til spring.
Arlie Wood & Estmere Rogers.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1918-02-08

Frank Good is vaccinating
today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-02
DELAWARE AVE. DAMAGES
Amounts Agreed Upon by Com
mission Appointed by
the Court.

hr COMMISSION appointed Dy Judge
Rica n condemn Hand pn ne north side
of lJeiawsre srenHe Tor fhe widening of
hat thnroughfaro 1etwnen Tatnan and
Van burrn frrets ,yill make return ~
hr Iddgc saturday awarding damages
~ follows
Fonap l.askan easee of 10 .}23 Della
aare avenue 8 cents
fjanei aut'irl owner of No h09 )
ern's
Tourist f.artge and Motor Repair y
pauer III \o 10t . rents
Mrs Emma VI Wood owner ri No
pU5 4 cont
Wilmington Trust 60, trustee of 7
Parke PostIes decreased owner nf No
lO0l. 81 .oO0
security rust and safe Deposit 90
trustee II George ~pecr. decreased owner
of No zoos . rents
Matthew y Murphy owner ri 40
lOO1. 81. 800
Plymouth Realty n owner ri 1000,
occupied hy MAJOR Edmund Mitchell, s
cents
Wilmington & Rrandvwine Cemetery
90 owncr ~ land between Madison and
Adams streets. Si064s 90 The cemetery
company intended n settle privately. but
when II vas ascertained that the com
panv could not sell land he strip desired
hE he 'ity vas condemned
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-02
POOR BUTTERFLY
WAS ACCIDEN TAI
Raymond Huhbcll Composer of
The KISS Burglar, Tells
an Interesting Story

Just before tho curtain rtar4 ~ he
klss burglar ovcrY night q man sttels
hm head cut from under tho = sRe mi
make a frW rnVaferlal. passes ~ tho le9d
~ of thr orchestra Tins Is Rafnaud
Iinhbrll whn composed thc delightful
unalcal COMEDY now running - he
rlnyh and he - giving the lea,ier t'=
pIea If hnv thef ought II qfart u fe star
NUnnRIed lianner
Nlr lluhl,ol i chiefly known f. fame
as he composer nf poof lhlierat fhe
song wh,ch broke all popnlafitt records.
Judged from the stnndpaluf q enormous
Haca 'Tha wua only an aettdrutai htf
after all and hc declares Il he syef has r.
llston to II aRa,n he q hEely t. break IA.
other plate on The hcad ~ ibr Preparation
of the outrage
rh3 sorg ha4 hlstaft that - sanc
what interesting n itself AIf lIahheil
had til tune for three se.sfs ami during
the tune that he va the inuslea work u
the IIIppndromc hc had thoughts ii tiHng
II ~ 4 patriotic number Int What vas
needed Was march and hc butterfly
theme would not do Then EIarI Onuki.
a japanese prina donna, who had sung II
Pucclni butterfly at llanmerstetn !,
came % the llppodronpe and Mr. Huh
bells Poor butterfly. ~ tie public
knows It today. vas PIT on ~ : speciality
Strangely enough II Was dead f,li1re
for ten weeks. hadu even IN encore The
first big order WIS from San francisco
and was for ,0u0 eoplez and the remark
able career ol Tins popular song Was fairly
launched
Respecting The Kiss Burglar. Mr
tIubbell has this u say \ etl don know
what a JOY II WAS 10 write II nor how much
| feel lndcby,d To Miss Banter Whose
acting Is 50 beautiful think her The
greatest ARTIST We have on the stage to-day.
and without real actress IL interpret he
Duchess. the entire purpose ai fhe
piece would bc lost
Mr. IIubhelll ON In, mother sl1e /, "a
grand nephew of William Cullen Bryant
lie Is 80 years old and has At least -
live ideas about the iuture oi American
music He has made good start He Sees
the signs of the time reflected IN he
public 5 taste tor entertainment and has
set himself the task al writing seores thai
will hc musicalIv worth while, hut Whfeh
shall bc also keyed III unison With popular
taste
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-02
ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT
Delaware G. A. r. Holds 38th
Reunion IN This City
Today

The ;isth annual cncampmcnf Of The
Department Of Delaware & g. r.. met
today at lrish-AmcrIcan Iiall
Department commander James T.
AIexander presided. The l6 posts now
number 2s4 comrades. as against ten
times that number at the time of the
organization Of the body ana 90 were IN
attendance
Reports from tho. member posts were
received al the morning session. and the.
department report was submitted 10y tin.
assistant adlutant-general, q \ K J
LItzcnbcrg. and approved
Loss by death during he past yeal as
- and tho total voting strength al
present = l29
The report states The members are
getting along IN wears, many o. them VeIy
feeble and unable TO attend the meetings
or carry on be G. \ X work hence ihosc
OF us who are able must cj0>c up our ranks
touch shoulder 10 shoulder and hold on to
our department a@ long d. wc can Our
fighting DAYS arc past. but We can close
our ewes and see m Imagination our grand
sons ia the ranks SIDE BY side with the
grandsous OF the uch we fought as foes
from 81 to %. and almost hear their
shouts as with Old tslory in front they
hurl themse Elves on heir, and our. com
mon foe. today
4 lunch was served by the Ladies
Auxiliary al noon
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-02
REDUCE SUBSTITUTES.
Corn Flakes and Putfed Rice No
Longer Can BE Bought
With Wheat

DeIaWarc- Food ADMINISTRATOR ,oday
Is sending 10 ail food de.ti,.t~ lntfcr calling
attention ~ hc fact That corn takes and
pufTcd rlec are no longer substitutes for
wheat \ copy ol he letter follows
" E have published nj Hr ucW- papers
of oar State from fimc 10 .tut lists Of the
only substitutes that are permitted - be
sold n combination with wheat -four
in order 10 clear ap any m.Suuder-
standing am uaN again sending zou a
fsi of these substitutes Nhich vaa are
compelled Ia sell when selling wheat Hout
on the 50-.]O baSt~
You will note that Corn Flakes and
Pulled Rec are no longer substitutes
The United States tood AdmiuIstra-
ton a Washington Is looking Ia are 10 see
that these rTc9 are strictly enforced and
| am asking Nour voluntary cooperation
to Io everything possible that will save
wheat and wheat ilo1a
Remember th4t sog everl lasid of
wheat -four sold here uusl be sold 81 the
samc tmc he same ouanu< IS sab
-titute~
eHt- }t1h trlIs
Iuuand Mitchell
tcd,fa! cod Nau'Hl~tfaforfo Delaware
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-02
CITY COURT CASES.
Various Matters Disposed Of Today by
Deputy Judge Finger.

William Cummings. coiored, IN City
Court today, accused Fred iiail, also
colored, of entering the stable oi William
lank. at Fifth and Madison streets, last
night and stealing 90 cents from his
pocket. The defendant was held under
$500 bail for the Court Of General Ses-
slons.
Harry NJ Berkowlt2, an attorney from
Philadelphia. represented Martin Wigo,
charged with the non-support OF his I've
minor children ,Itdgr Finger fixed an
order of $40 week on the defendant,
The case against Gray Jones. against
whom Bertha Srgal has brought serious
charge. was continued for month
John Rcddicks. II Negro, was fined ~
on Il charge of assault and battery pre-
fcrred bv Isaac Wilcox. al9p rolured
Charged with trespa on the property
of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co,
Henry Schmidt was fined 81.
Walter Cummings and Georgr Iaylor,
charged with assault and battery, were
dismissed ut the request OF thr complain
ing witness The same disposition was
made of the cas- uf James Shea, also
charged with assault and battery
Andrew Julian charged with violating
the city plumbing ordinance, had h's
casr continued for one week Isaac
l.indcrman. charged with non-support
had his case continued until next Tues
daV
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-02
OtRT HEARS Pleas.
Seven of Twelve Men Accused Of Selling
Liquor Illegally Admit t,ull.

The twelve mpu uho were indicted
Yesterday hy the Jnltcd States grand
jury for violation Of The laws making the
sale oi lquor to soldiers pr sailors IN UNI
form illegal. were arraigncd before Judge
Bradford This morning
Seven pleaded guilt ana -entnncc Will
bg pronounced TINS 1tcrnoon IhgN
were James Davis Niiehaal I)alan Aieh4 !
Walsh. Frank Connor Fred Burns
Prank Jones and William Griffin
James Reed. Nilliam Eden Arthur
johnson. Harr1 Levine and George
Sm4llmood pleaded mot guilty. Levine
and SmalEWood are represented hy Jame,
salisbury The men were gwen until
"Wednesday to change their plea or take
further action III the case
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-02
MAY DROP DRAFT
AND HOME RULE
British Government Has Met With
Serious Difficulties In Irish
Questions. Says News.
~ Associated P-es- 70 Every E--nire


nndon Nav Andrew p.ansr Law.
chancellor n ne rTehequcr and govern
rrept sc.okosrnan declared y INC IIc'Ise
0f 4 ornrnona Y edncaiav that he oriid nnf
-av vhrn 8n IRISH home hill world ~
introduced
This according -a znue nhh-. rarre-
aponder,ts ~ 'hn morning opueraner=
rovrr- tbr ftcf 'rat fho ~trpdurtlon pf
fhe b,H ua- ,ecr deferred md aore
pf its presentation next tark aow has
beeu abandoned
The DAILY %rw- -avz 'hc government
has rurt vtih -erpis difficulties r "a
Irish pnhcv. and cannot And .VIcressor
M Baron Nimhmiruc who has rrSignnd
'he lord .jptltenauiship while tho nm
.nlftee appointed - 1raft = hiii In ~ nls
fjgnf mas settled virtually nothing eycsut
he preamble ltS deliberations rs rs
iddcd ~, rr.h I'D on he i~-ie ut xving
the veto ro '-ter and also ID rnn-Igeung
past ministerial promises to .-ter.
he only wav p'It of tue dlfIcuitIes l-.
~ The opinion of responsible labor niern-
bers 81 the House 81 Commons that the
government temporarily abandon 10th
consumption and home rule. II is nuwlse
improbable ADDS he Daily News nat ms
course will pe adopted IN INC near 'iiturr
A sldeilgbt - brown on the difficult
issues involved by he meeting Wednes-
day II between ffty and sixty peers and
members ~ he House % Commons.
both nionlst and Liberal VINO arcepted
an invitation 81 the Navv League b dis
c,lss what 20 DO regarding i-'-h e1astal
defence IN the event u the passing ~ d
home rule bill.
The meeting appointed delegates 80
urge upon me committee rating The
bIil that the lmuera. 48t1ouues ought
20 retain iull control ii IRISH AArDors and
ports. probably also railroads
In Is reported p pp4tirai lrcies that he
more extreme clements ID the niOnlsJ
party have tifIeued .ate!y against any
form ~ home ~Ac. AMI p ietter Just
written av -ir edward Carson % the
-errrtlr, 1f ac -0utheru nIoulst com
mlttee 90 lreaud .ggests the rImurs are
sell ,ouuacI ~ir Edward says, part.
iu me present condition 81 Ireland 10
.atlas a me little snort oi insanity for
aat government 20 reopen the question
o' home 7lic Tins, indeed. IS statesman
snip manufactured out OF panic and found
rd On broken pledges 10 breach of trust
Is ue nave to % down, let Us 90 80 wlth
he aag flying and not IN alliance RIlh
those whose object is 90 gain vantage
ground for enforcing further SEPARATION
policies
There Is no reason 20 suppose that The
lord mayor II Dublin wlii oe refused a
passport % America ny he secretary for
Ireland, 20 whom be has decided 70 apply,
says 1 dispatch from Dublin 70 the Daily
News. The correspondent. however, ia
alluding o the purpose Of the proposed
deputati0n 10 lay the case oi the Irish
organizations opposing conscriptlon be-
fore President Wilson adds
People here are inclined 70 doubt
whether President Wilson will receive
Inc deupta-i0n and If be declines ther.
would be- some risk of conflict of Amtri-
can and Irish opinion The depuiauOn
hopes. anyway, 20 be- allowed 20 los fs
case he.ure the American people In great
speak ug tour
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-02
BABY DROWNED IN
BARREL OF WATER
Fell ~ Head First and No One
Was Near Enough to Wit
ness the Accident

special Correspondence II Fvcrv Pvrntng
IIktan Nd Nf#. Falling head
frst into iafrpi thsf tod ttrcn used for
tacl,ng ,ule aud abtei FHs purity tjied
with watrr ilIJq- tbr months old
ehild II David Eofaf4s. II nrnr tdcr
station tbroe ntez fan Elk'on raz
drowned Yesterday ua anr fciug near
enough to wttne-z thc m. dent
Caf.uer IJt7enfery after au nsrafiga-
flerl ssled + certificate of occidental
dr4auuR
tH.u .4t -fF enre
c.a eaunfs trut aser b. tap
todas Il. ht tatF.i l.3.ert i.naa ampalgn
the amaunt ssll -erlcI .rfg tfil 30
aga.n=t aeata af s.so lG0 Nih .wo
,laV4 remaining u he utfus ~ hc evcr
a committees Rf} attutfuHe hr tlrt.e md
pr,f H. larReiv netra-r tho amount
herr lilh egI.fl NJ II
herr sI1i haa fr.rste.i 81 o0o + he
thlri i.lbcrt. loan bonds
tteorFr 81 hrastlc Il urfnter - he
Republican ~ttte eufr4I omInlftnc.
Formerly engaged u he new paper MANN
featuring business 'ti"d At ms horne At
Colora. Yesterday utter -hort illness II
pncunonia. aged - eara
f!ktou haaetei team etil open n
sun herr ~4ttlraa1 8ltcrHoon with The
tean from Kissing ,4n 4- he opening
attraction.
~aturday alIl - Ma. Dag ii ne sch
ing shore m ecll county. .rst.E4j now
llfti, oi served
Mr. t,earae : No4.et. NJ $ln
uase- and Il katberac Mcdonald
v ho spent fha winter menth~ ~ .Imug-
ton. have returned - .her homes 1t
Chssaps.ahe i's
he engagement 81 Miss )orufhs iv"s,
formerj2 af be IaHe ln- -8t4te faculty, 70
Mr Malcolm Rowland ii Port beposit
has been announced
Mr. 4 3 Bo8ideu =. ti4vre de race.
is q guest. ms Hnee ri her parents,
Register ol " : and Mr. K d Bowiand
- tIkton
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-02
IF DEMANDS ARE
MET CITY TAX RATE
MUST Be INCREASED
An Addition Of 5S Cents ON the
800 Required 90 Grant
What is Asked
!. SOME ARE IMPERATIVE

If flI demand IRE met II will he neccs-
sarv 10 add r., couts on the 800 ~ assrgs-
noni 10 the tity tae raie for the fiscal wear
beginning .Iuif 1918
statement 10 the effect wn- made 10.
d.q ht CITY Councilmau james W.
Hpheftaon chairman Of the hnance cain
lttc, of that body, "a reply 70 Inq'lITY as
+" the ,hiilUpk for tho ensuing year
y to tbo present time. he explained
different departments haze fekod Ior .
totti ot Sitt fFN rBorr than thoy received
fH has ,"ar a0d i fhe' wCy lhc end
tud = ls upt IL eocms ~ fnc that an sd
fl''ion - ahopt - cenis 70 thr taY re'e
would int aiput most tbat demand fbr
HH@caeuouf bong al,ouf sa2 mo pD
h' tas ratr I present is 81 - On 'he
flH 80 addition Il - rents would ~
total nt 81 ~ iIowcyrr aa Nr Rober rn
a. th' tff iucregers deb 81 fur 2l'I
Epr gsf" nr.rer 900 900 frr -nrne of 'he
iep ffprIt r mt hccn hcafd irrrn
19 f. Hnuid st,u'I' tll the bill
Nhtf o1ur,I go'nr ~ dp abVti f',C
nl#tt'r w tpbcr'snp Hs asked
hai II npt bcru determined ne r.
pif"'t -p're ~ tho Inftraaes are m
rrra'tEr md p7ll bsve - ~ allowed h'If
tr WF "rtnt"u 4nfur orc not mud will not
HUE ttffff fff-i WIN NV
.p.~rf fd .hr iopa-fuentz and ,lo
~ ~ trt-afer is.th .It The Borr ~
II ! d4r.tIeft uHlf h.' fhc heaviest
'l''uhnd ,ry for or increase e sf7S.Uy0,
f'Hi" fhe street and Sewer Department
=f7 t"r St@ fFp m"rr han = got hiS yrar
and fn'h II hfre department say the iu-
troaere 4-o st.ealafc}. ~. r-.5r.
fpHHrd nigi' rsrol.od trr psff
ue'o- III fhc Ifhr' Department which i
ioctdrd pnf a uakr pubhc until to-
nlgff mrotrg haf department. II le
1rd"rafnnd .yrks frr more money. as Il
IS dorlrrd ~ tfcrra-o The paw ~ me Dohce
4rd Dfhcr errrnacs trc hoa~icr
pprrll bod agreed N ~oufer xi'h
d"'cgatfnu nf iaUoorrru rela'frp ~ IN
increase IT pnS tpr thefn tnd the fnrn were
tarrr lHzf night faf wrrr Unable ~ vsit
intlt after hr Street and sefver ~onfoyrnce
- herr hearing rap rsosft,~,ped