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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-04
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Mrs. Cleo Mcneil Arnold to Ben E.
Rhea, Theodosia Eifert to Guy Dag
gett, Mary James johnson to r. A. Vim
Marshall Sink, Il. e. Leath to A. Sell
lers, Alice Mayes to r. L. Bonner.
Sarah Spardue to Stanford Byars
ella Shaw to Jack White, Maggie Will
liams to Clabon Albert, Chiefly Hender-
son to Bert Becton, Bertha Smith to
Nathaniel Neyland Nellie Smith to ADO
phil1tns
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Attitude of Republicans.

Many Republicans preferred to ex-
press wonder whether Mr. Wilson wrote
his own message. Altogether too will
sonian They recognized too we'll the
familiar phrases. the "glittering gem
eralities" and the excessive fondness
for the viewpoint OF labor, that has so
often characterized the Wilson state
papers. Nor did certain OF the thought
FIJI Republicans doubt for minute that
the tendency toward free trade exhibit
ed by the president was Individually a
product OF the Wilson mind These evil
dences of wisconsin have become alto
gether too well known on Capitol Hill
during the last seven years to become
suddenly novel aud surprising when Is
sued under the signature OF the Demo-
cratic incumbent Of the presidency.
so, while on the surface, the state
ments given out followed the usual
campaign style Of knocking what the
other fellow says, no matter IL II hap
pens to be quotation from the Scrip
lures Itself, the undercurrent Of senti-
ment expressed In congress after read
ing the Wilson message was one ci
serious consideration OF what could be
done by the legislative body to correct
the unrest of the country and bring
about a reconstruction OF the nations
affairs
Republicans may have publicly pro.
fessed to ignore what the president had
said but privately they knew that he
had laid big package on the doorstep
OF congress and that Democratic cam
paign orators were unquestionably COINS
to use the recommendations OF the
president as a basis for their criticism,
or the Republican management of con
gress, II the present session failed to dc
any more than the last session toward
remedying the domestic Ills OF the coun.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
''IoboE NOTICE

ELECTION of officers 1. B, e. W. 10.
cal 9l7 to be held Sunday, Dec. Z, 4:dO
pm. All members hereby notified to GET
In touch with the secretary and make
reservation for banquet. which VIII also
be held on same date, .,
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Cbr laems etmttar
Classified Page
AUTOMOBILES
A0Tos FoR SALE

/ Secondhand Cars
Used Parts and Junk For Sale.
We have bought out the owl Auto
company and offer the following cars
Tor sale, assembled or dismantled
1918 Ford Roadster.
1916 Ford Touring.
1915 Ford Truck.
1912 Buick.
1917 Buick Roadster.
1916 Hupmobiie Truck.
1915 Hupmohile Roadster
1914 one-ton White Truck
1911 Cadillac.
1911 Cadillac.
1910 Cadillac Truck.
1911 Cadillac Truck
1909 Cadillac Chassis.
1918 Scripps- Booth.
1910 National
1913 Graham Truck.
1911 Mitchell
1910 Mitchell.
1910 Mitchell
1910 Stoddard Dayton.
1914 Cutting, Roadster.
1910 Thomas Flyer (7-pass.)
1911 Stearns Roadster.
1909 Z. NJ. F.
The above may be seen at any hour
as we. are open every hour Of the year
OWL AUTO SERVICE
CLUB
C. A. Taliaferro, Jr., Manager.
Main 246O, or Main 200.
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LEGAL NOTICES

| WILL draw plans, specificafions- for
your house, S35 to S65; Immediate SER
vice. / never disappoint. G. Groves,
architect, 1876 Exhange Bldg, M. 22f2.
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LOST AND FOUND.

NOTICE Is hereby gwen that the un-
dersigned. the owner Of five shares Of
stock of the DeSoto Building and Loan
association, Of the forty first series,
certificate No. $50, has lost the same,
and any and all persons are hereby mo-
tilted not to purchase said stock or ad-
vance any money on the pledge Of
same. JULIAN PEELAN.
LOST--Salesman' flat satchel, yel-
low, leather. Name &C. f. Thompson,
Holland Furnace Co." on outside.
Tuesday night or McLemoro or Belle
vue. Liberal reward. 679 Regent place
or call Walnut 224.
LOST-Liberal reward for return OF
male Airedale dog, about 10 months old
wore small collar and answers to name
Of Pep. ]. l.. Brode, T04 Vance, Phone
Main 100.
LosT-Last week, black seal pocket
book, containing railroad passes, cards,
etc. Finder return to Il. w. Sprague
Grand Central station for reward. NJ
1850.
LOST-Two cameo lavallieres, set with
nearls: also chains and $500 in money
Finder can keep money and return la
'vallieres and chains to Rose Spring and
Mattress Co, for reward.
LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN-F'ive
wild decoy ducks. Finder please return
$50 Estival place, and receive reward.
LOST-From $50 Adams ave, white
poodle male; answers to name Of Poo
die. Return for reward.
LOST-Child's tan fur neckpiece
Monday afternoon. Finder return to 65I
Vance. Main 1899.
LOST-Glove, black leather. fleece
lined, left hand. II found kindly address
| Y Or News SCimitar
TAKEN UP--Qne black heifer COW,
years old $50 Wicks ave. w. $751;
! LOsT-A white COW, 9O5 Lane. NJ
=, 9242. Reward.
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DEATHS.

TOBIN--At residence. 245 Vance av-
enue, Wednesday evening, Dec. 3, 1919,
at 10 o'clock, John Tobin, father OF
Dennis Tobin and Mrs. r. w Penney,
brother of James Tobin, Of Columbus,
Ga, and Mrs. Martin Cleary Of this
city
Funeral will take place from the
funeral home of John j. Collins, S72
Poplar avenue, tomorrow friday
morning, at o'clock, Requiem mass at
st, Patrick's church at $3.50 O'Clock,
Friends invited. Interment in Calvary
cemetery. -
PERRY--At the Baptist Memorial
hospital Thursday morning. Dec 4, 1919
at 3 o'clock, Mrs. Della Perry, aged
IS years, sister Of W, f. Cate, Of Cold
water, Miss Remains will be forward
ed from the parlors of Thompson Bros.
this, Thursday afternoon, via |. c.
railroad at $40 o'clock, to Coldwater,
Miss, for interment.
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UAlea Station.
SOUTHERN RAILROAD,
LOUISVILLE A NASHVILLE RAILROAD.
NASHVILLE, CHATTANOOGA 4 ST.
LOUIS RAILROAD.

U s. RAiLRoAp ADMINISTRATION.
CONSOLIDATED TICKET OFFICE
W Moth MAIN ST. Phone Main 5sof
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Wash. Dancing Academy

Modern bailroon dsncinS taught, aise staes
The largest star Of lady aHd gentleman teseh-
ers in Washington. The Soft Shoe, Fancy apd
Clog Dancing Z speciality. 4S1 18th NV. Pr
tate lessons. Reasonable price. II you can waik
We guarantee you to dance before avins sta
do. Every night you get practice dAnciat fire.
Orchestra every night.
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The Mothers Club of the Powell
johnson Schools will meet Tuesday
Afternoon at o'clock, in the Powell
! School. There will be an open dis
ccssion of questions in which mothers
are Interested
Fairfax County Chapter. ID. 4. r.
met Tuesday to dedicate the protect
ing fence about District of tolumhla
milestone No l. near t;iencartyn. Va
The regent Mrs. ". +. Jones. con
Quoted the ceremonies. Rev. Pciioe
offered PRAYER and there was chorus
singing. of THE star Spangled San
ncr.
Mrs. T.. w. SUNNY. former regent
of The chapter. gave Il sketch of Nir-
ginia stones and the part that state
played in the original work in l'9l.
Mrs Eelma Sylvester Barber. Secre-
tary-treasurer of the District com
mittee on milestones. gave brief
account of the discovery and protec-
ton of these historic stones;
The Political Study Club held it's
Nav business meeting Friday after
noon at the home of Mrs. l.. H. Thorn
son, 1923 18th street, at which time
the following officers We're elected for
the coming year: President. Mrs. WeS-
ley Martin Stoner: first vice president.
Mrs. James Campbell tantrlll: second
vice president. Mrs. Richard Whiting;
recording secretary. Mrs charles
Merilla1; corresponding secretary.
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Classic. for her faithfulness in full
filling the duties of her office
Miss Margaret Mackey entertoined
with several musical numbers. Re
freshments were served by the host
ess, Miss Helen Mackey. and Mrs.
James II. Mackey.
The Thomas Mnrshal Chapter. ID.
A. r.. held its annual meeting recent
Iy. with Mrs NJ. l.. Eidsness as host
ess at her summer home. on the Po-
tomac near Mount Vernon. The chapter
was met at the station by Mrs. Eds
ness and, gathering around the flag
staff on the bluff overlooking the
river. gave the salute to the flag led
by Mrs. Francis A. ST. Clair and sang
The Star Spangled Banner"
The meeting was presided over by
the regent. Miss Margaret V. McCabe.
Reports were read by the officers.
Miss Blanche Butler Brown. Mrs. Ella
W. Bergen and Mrs. H. Harrison
Russell. A silver spoon was presented
to the grandchild of the chapter. Miss
Maria cambridge Yeatman. and ac-
cented by the aunt. Miss Virginia
Barr. The regent was the happy re-
cipient of a regents bar. presented
by the registrar. Mrs. Russell. Mrs.
Francis A. St. Clair of Sarah ST.
Clair Chapter gave talk on chapter
work. AIr. Eidsness. by special invi-
tation. consented to a brief descrip-
ton Of his native country. Norway.
Miss Nina Marie Costaggini, the
daughter OF r. Costaggini. the
Roman artist. who continued the
work on the frieze in II. dome
of the Capitol left unfinished by
the death Of Erumi,i. was Introduced
by the regent and gained the in
terest OF the chapter bf tirr uy.n pes
sonality as Well as her descriptions
vote of thanks to the hostess was
extended by Miss Mary Norris Me-
Cabe. in which all joined. as the MANY
young war workers who are members
OF the chapter We're enjoying their
first glimpse of Virginia hospitality
Inc special guests of the evening
were Mrs Francis A. st. Clair re-
gent of Sarah st. Clair Chapter; Miss
Mary Meade Stursis of Mary
Washington Chapter Of Mansfield
Ohio: Mrs. Olive Whiting stone OF
Nathan Hale Chapter. ST. Paul MINI =:
Miss !.idsness and Miss t'ostaseini.
Among the new members present
Were Miss Rebecra Moore Darden
Miss Annie Eiddick Smith. Mrs. Viz
Grace Mahin. Mrs. Sarah G. Sinclair.
Miss Elizabeth Long, Miss Frances
Peck and Miss Minnie Brown
While waiting for the train at a
late hour the giee club. led by Miss
Bernice Botsford sang Old southern
songs, and. by request OF Mr.. Eidsness.
as the train moved away they sang
Garry Me Back to Ole virginny."
Monticello Chapter. ID. A. r., held
its closing meeting for the season
Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Helen
NJ. Hall. 1880 Irving street. Mrs James
T. Hart, regent. presided. All the Of
fcers gave annual reports. All obliea-
tons have been met, with fair bal
ance in the bank. One new member
was admitted The principal business
of the evening was the election of Off
GERS for the ensuing year. which re-
suited as follows: Regent, Mrs
James L. Hart, unanimously re-
elected; vice regent. Mrs Frank r
Barciay; recording secretary, Mrs. A.
Z. +. Hansmann: corresponding sec
rotary. Mrs Helen NJ. Hall; treasurer,
Mrs. Caroline F.. Kirk: registrar, Mrs
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Among the Clubs

Mrs. Charles Gummel: treasurer. Miss
Shulties: delegate to Federation of
Women's Clubs. Mrs. Frank Pyle:
executive member, Mrs. l.. II. Thorn
son. Mrs Pyle spoke of life in Korea
as cleaned from actual observation
while living in that country. Mrs.
Charlotte Boyd Eidridge gave random
notes on the victory loan drive. OBJ
tanned while chairman of the commit :
tee on motor tanks and airplanes A
collation. and the usual social hour
followed Several new members en-
rolled for next year
The Col; John DoneIson Chapter. ID.
4. H.. held its final meeting for the
season Friday. At the residence of
Miss Helen Hartman. 1924 18th street
The regent. Mrs. ID. W. Classic, pre-
SIDED. The regent brought to the
chapters notice of the recent law
enacted by the Continental Congress
requiring all chapters to have a
membership of at least Twenty-Five
a rising vote of thanks was given
TO the state regent. Miss Hilda
Fletcher. for her efforts TO protect
'E@ smaller chapters against the re-
cent treatment accorded them by the
past continental congress.
The state chairman of "patriotic
education. Miss Ada b. Classic de-
scrlbed the presentation of the prize
from the chapter to Emilio Adriani.
a student in the foreign night schools,
Ior writing the American creed"
from memory. The american creed
was recited for the chapter by Miss
Margaret Mackey. and Miss Nc
keever. the chapter historian read
a paper entitled "A Bit of Chat" re-
calling j number of revolutionary
stories.
The officers for the ensuing year
We're elected as follows:: Regent
Miss Clara b, Moore; vice regent
Miss Adelaide Shealey: secretary
Mrs. d. w. Classic: treasurer. Miss
Helen Hartman: registrar. Mrs. George
). Donnell; historian, Miss Ada 3.
Classic. and chaplain, Mrs. E. A.
Shealey.
rising vote of thanks was given
the retiring regent, Mrs. d. w.
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conservatory
New York Academy

Open 10 An. Close II Pm.
PERSONALLY DIRECTED BIZ
Prof. Harry o. Peacock
GRADUATE OF THE MOST
NOTED SCHOOLS OF BALL.
ROOM AND FANCY DANCING.
ALSO TEACHES AT THE HEP
BURN WILTON NO r N A L
SCHOOL or DANCING, NEW
YORK CITY. CLASS Or
PRIVATE Lessons. Finest ae-
pelhtai<Hts Ind hest conducted
academy in the District Of o.
lumtia.
eN"You leArA 70 dance here"
Get the latest steps In the One
step, Foxtrot, Waltz, taxx, etc.
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DANCING.

AfLLER'S
Formerly Of Belasc0 Theatef, now located 4
1929 Conn. 6Se. The hest in modern dAncfAs
Franklin 1857.
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Not That One.

From the Boston Transcript.
Lend you a hundred? Why. man.
you must have lost your senses"
Not all of them. I've still got the
sense of touch you see
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~ 7th st. NV. Franlklin 27e6.
nAVISnNsSProf.T Aoc Al =. ~, TA6nss
Os~ Mr.. Joy A'A ai' " Circle.
Popular dances taught In few leSsoAs; private.
any time. Lady and gentlemen assistantS.
Normal course fer teaching Or exhibition. NeW
dances, late Stebl, Jas. Tango. etc. Glass; AID
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Honorably Discharged
HOWARD 1 LESLEY HOLT

IVA No. soOS LIZ
Correct modern dancing. Select clientele.
Col. e41S. S527 New Hampshire ave. Il
PROF. WYNDHAM 70. go g 9, E ~
The weii known teacher Of ", HE han whs
VIII teach yen. ritht asd quick. Assisted -
PROF; raANK, ~: q NsS Hsrh siZ: W.
sS1s Any hopf, 7Sc. All Go0b bANckM Nh
llil ysS - tAte lftse1e fro1a Pn0ft. WIND
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-01
WANT TO DANCE

Prof. Cain. Americas foremost Dancing Mas
ter. can teach you in 4 few lessons, II you can
Be Taught. Teaching exclusively ft the
RIGHTWAY SCHOOL OF DANCING.
1918 New York Ave.
Visit the RightvaS frst-the eniy up-to-sste
Dancing Academy south Of New York. Pri-
tate lessons, any hour. 75c. First visit need
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-01
The District Of Columbia Federasion

The Dfstrfct OF Columb ia Federation
OF Women's Gibbs was represented at
| the biennial council of the O. r W. T..
held Al Asheville. n. C. May 21-31. by
Mrs. Court r. wod. passing president.
and Mrs Howard L. Hodgkins, presi-
dent ELECT; Mrs. Augustus Knight. III
| rector; Mrs. Eugene F. pitcher. gen
| oral federation secretary. and Miss Nj.
L. Williamson. her successor. after
June 1. The council is a deliberative
body without voting powers, COM
F.; nosed of the board of directors past
presidents of the 6. F. w. C.. presi-
| dents Of state declarations. of terri
torial federations and kindred CLUBS.
and general federation state secre-
| taries assembled for the purpose of
considering and promoting the inter-
ests of the G. F. W. c.. which repre-
sents more than two million women.
The r,1obolizing of the work of the nine
great department of the G. F. w. c.
/. plan of organization for reconstruc-
ton in promoting the Americariization
of the foreign born is of special inter-
est to the local clubs since a District
Of Columbia president. Mrs. Court F.
Wood, is now chairman of one OF
these departments. namely civil serv-
ice reform. 1t is understood that these
several departments will concentrate
their work to meet the needs of the
returned soldiers; to promote better
living conditions and to advance the
cause of women and children in in
dustry. Special attention will also be
given to health and food campaigns.
Miss Helen Norris Cummings OF Al
exandria. Va, as national chairman OF
the membership committee Of the
biennial council. reported a request
from the women's Federated Institute
OF Canada for mem be rship in the Gen
eral Federation of Women's Clubs of
the United states. The request read.
in part: You most kindly extended
an invitation to little Sister Alberta
to join your general federation. and
now II you will invite the whole FAM
lily Zone hundred thousand strong)
we shall be most delighted to accept"
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Valuable Quarters.

HowellAWhat was the most expen.
sive room you ever had?
Powsll-1 once slept U . coal 81.
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Entirely Conditional.

From the Boston Transcript.
He-So you wouldn't marry the best
man living.
She-Well, not unless / was sure it
would make a better man Of him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-01
The Radcliffe College Club of

The Radcliffe College Club OF Wash
;ncton held its fourth regular meet
ing Friday evening, at the home or
Mrs. n. H. B. Meyer. 260s Tunlaw
road. The guests visited Mr.. Meyer
library containing many hrst edi :
tons, and later heard him descrfpe
his experiences in the war horary
seryice at Camp Meade and on the
transports.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-01
LOVERS OF DANCINGI

An exhibition in fancy dancing will be given
b. CUT expert teachers Saturday night. iAoi.
dental to regular dance. in the execution of
which style we invite competition.
Free class Lessons Wednesday and Saturday
s1xSHrfHs DANCING CLUB,
1919 @ It Frank 4OAe
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-14
GETS
FINE POSITION
BROOKE COUNTY SECURES SER
VICES OF FORMER OHIO COUNTY
ROAD ENGINEER GEORGE W.
STEENROD.
Reconstructed Many Miles or Roadway
In Ohio County. Mapped Out Road
to Pennsylvania.

George w, Stcrnrod. former county
road engineer Of Ohio county has boch
retained by thr board of commissioners
Of Brooke county 10 rebuild ana mann
tain their highways. II" will enter inc
services Of Brooke county as county
road engineer May ID.
Mr.. Stccnrod has sine" r"''rlng from
tho county road engineers office IN ms
county hccn associated with thH !f-uSlon
Process company Of Scranton. Pa. phih'
manufacturers and has traFelicu
throughout tn" county. For some tnh'e
the Brooke county board ha" been seek
ing his services and they make no mis-
take in selecting him. Under his dlre'-
ton Ohio county put most OF nor r"'oS
under hard surfaces. built many miles
of first class roads and numerous con-
crete bridges that stand rs monument
ia his efficiency. Th" road up "hf'l'hS
creek to Pennsylvania was his ldca ana
was planned by him. He has had many
years experience MS public Srrflcr on
cjnccr with street car lines ana VIII
provo n valuable man to IN" up-'hc'
river county.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-14
&c rs
BAKERS MEETING
JUNE Z, 8 AND 1
POTOMAC STATES BAKING INDUS
TRY ASSOCIATION TO MEET IN
TITS CITY ON ABOVE DATES.
Bakes And Others Connected with In
dustry From All Parts Of The
District Will Attend.

Wheeling is very rnrtunnt" in being
able TO secure tho Potomac states Fax
ing Industry Association convention.
which vii lbc held in this city on juno ;,
3 and 4. when bakers and others associ-
atcd with tho baking industry Will be IN
attendance.
II will moan much to Wheeling and
on tic other hard. should feel h"nnr"d In
being able 10 secure tho convention. tn"
city is OH" Of the leaders Of tho country
in tho baking industry and has III"
splendid General Baking Companys
plant on North Main street. III" Strn"h-
mans Bakery on South Main street MS
we'll as many smaller bakeries. which
have won a reputation for their product
Tho mon connected with the bakery
business are of the very highest class
and they have strivcd during tho past
few years 10 put tho industry on \
higher plano and To do everything with
in their power to give tho people just
what they want in that line. The main
buildings will likely be held at the Nc
Lure Hotel: hut no doubt all Of the no.
tells will be kept busy in taking car" Of
the larg" crowds that will be in attend
ancc for the meetings.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-14
COlORED PETITIONERS FOR equal THEATRE
PRIVILEGES DRAW HOT RETORT FROM MAYOR
MAYOR vESTER CHARGED PEAL
TONERS HAD BEEN DISCoOfs-
-EoUS TOWARDS COUNCIL.
Intim.tcd That the Petitioners Seemed
to Be Ii o Hurry fo- Political
Reasons Only.

Thai ihr National Association Tor I'M
Advancement nf ,'nlCr"d People was diS-
courteous and that they added insult |"
injury Ivy publishing letter "6dT"SSoo
10 council rrlativ" I" their petition '"F
the right 10 accommodations 81 ih'a'crS
was the assertion ri Mayor {. NJ N"s''r
before council AS Il commute" al INC
whale last ni:,ht. The committee met
after council ADJOURNED
Mayor VrSlrr charged that inc pctl-
TONERS srcmrd Ia be in Il hurry Tor P"-
litira purposes u,SH.
\ lengthy opinion was road IN Which
City Solicitor Cullinan held that rouhClI
had no power To enact an "rdlnan'" a.
rrc,ing iilraIcr owners TO cater |" IN"
general public" as the petitioners "'-
manhrd. rh" solicitor held tllal hp ~
press power was given ny III" l-cGiSla-
tur" 10 enact such an ordnance anu lha'
The Supreme court has ruled that Il mu-
nicipulity has n" right 10 enact "rdin-
,,anc"S except by express power from III"
LEGISLATURE.
Councilman !. Nhnm Blum moved
that n COPY Of The report hr s"ni TO IN"
rnlurrd peoples association. He said hr
believed tn, rnlnrrd people were h"ing
lnd ny n f"w Of their race To ask for
something they knew would not b" toll
Grated in any community and that many
cities would not consider such a petition
al all. He said further that most Of tho
Cnlorcd people OF tho city would MOI
want 20 innict on thr people of Wheel
ing that which their leaders arc trying
to force upon tho city.
Mayor Vcstcr prcnarrd report I" oc
suhmii'>1 to council at its next meet
ing. In this report il WAS stated ihat
the solicitor had held that council had no
right 10 enact III" ordinanc" requested
by thr petitioners. Tho mayor signed
tho ordinance as chairman of tho com
mittrc of the whole and whom h" asked
whether tho other members Of tho COM
mites cared 10 sign Councilman Blum
volunteered. Other members said they
! thought that the signature Of the chair
! man was all that was necessary.