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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-02-14

Epidemic of distress, whether
financial or physical, are one
part original cause and nj @
parts mental storm.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-02-14

Claude Line rived home firm
Camp Custer. Mich. Wednes Jay
having received discharge.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-02-14
FOR SALE

One vacant LOT on COY Street
betw.eh 2rianr 81. - CT Is 90
xlo0. Also 3 room house,,pnc lot
80 Z 40 OF 4th street. Erhsrof
both viii be sold cheap iao1n.
at this ofece.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-02-14
ieu Ks.v Bel Ssms,iue. Forget.

FVsyyhody kn3vs sn inns. a. 10 new
Un good - shssenain' n g. FOLEY
Ho1ev and Tar stan y TN tor OF III
~ a fsmily r-msiIes e. -, CT up.
shOO ,.;Ig coo n, bronc' - an- srippe
ccushI W l.. Argiir t-ii1 =. -.
vriies Il hsvp used Folsv HONEY sud
Tar Is year Itis'h best
J.. A MshElPstI atv
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-02-14

The Allies are fixing the peace
terms. Germany's only privilege
will be TO sign them.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-02-14

Charles Scales ar lie home
from Camp Tay iuf TUESDAY nav
iag been discharged.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-02-14

Miss M; rsare' 4 Wis, n spent
the latter part OF cst week in
Indianapolis
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-02-14

.Jssuer Malls.

v.u.hut:Y asa &. 6:3)P. ".
S MaiIs in s:2FA. y ,':24 A. d.
? .5OP. Nj.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-02-14

Ciedes krode ana Othmar
Kuebler were here from Camp
Knox, KY to spend Sunday.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-02-14

A dance for married folks only
wes given at the opera house
last night.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-02-14

Mrs. <. A. Sturm entertained
the Twentieth Century Club
Wednesday evening.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-02-14
CASTORIA
70. Infants and Children
muse For Over 3OYesrs
Avsys osas. III
So. ZMgzz.I
Mayor Hunter hi a Home 0
paieas.

fearing that he vas taking the
nu, Mayor r. w. Hunter Jeff
nese Sunday morning for his o 4
some 1t Jasper. Ind 10 b. with
MS parents. He had . soi .
throat snd fever when he We
away. Nv. l. Sornborger accom-
panied nm on the tip p owl
oencs Ky. Enterorise
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-02-14

Each year Of tax paying will
intensity the worlds love OF
peace.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-02-14

Judge J. l.. Bretz Is c,rf =,
to his bed with an attscF o; in
fiIenza.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-02-14
Get rsis Ou:-il b y sr,H x.sey.

Don't h'ss Thisn Cot ous this slip.
|sss.oss Yah 50 10 Tols, AGO. 2sls .hei
&c Ave, Chicago. III. wrinsr yosr
80 80 sdirOs clearly. Voc ' i'll ~
Nsin ets,n . thai psskage contain
sossy's Hos y and Tar Cenpossd
cssghs odd end crop. Fslsy Kid.
~ niis sad RslsS Csthsrtie Tablets.
y. mehr0e0. oAv.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-02-14

Mr.. AM Mrs. Guy Norma y
tied the latter's mother in Pike
County ST nday.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-02-14

Miss Anne Hunterd returne
hpn,e Monday from Peterst urg.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-02-14

Oner Kuebler ,esigr,d ss
mali car Ter on rural route thre
Monday and Vim. Eckerle Was
: Led IN the Job until lohn
W1chnar rstu. u home from
Gimp TAYLOR.
Ardrew W A91 i Friday
FROM the Z. K1eJl,:f i m 20
he Jos .iarks fi-r1. vhieh he
recen.l: Ju-c'r.>- 4 W ne ~ er
10 =" - perty on
". 9Th S.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-02-14

Frant Hopkins held a pubic
sale yesterday az his farm near
Ireland. which ne re- Dt!y soi5
to Chas Wiri1ger.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-02-14
The Cause Of Many
Sudden Deaths,

There is a disease prevailing in this
couutrvmoSt dangerous because 50 decep-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-02-14

Do yol hav- pro ia s'of heal
ache &C -omr pied T. as VI The
stomach 0r vomiting. seiA "a skil snC
dual = -? II -. yog co. - 9lck IL
lief b. r,king ChtD,hrT'a:I =. sJ'ets a.
oirsc 81 for bill la,nrs-. and you ID ~ b.
shla - svoil q &c s.tslN y you observe
,h directions ID eAch package.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-02-14

Mrs. Ada Mem Z "sw
ioris,,.le, lists -
Mrs / 4 lOa NJ b,ina
Ira lor last T-ek
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-02-14

Miss Anna Hunter wet
oakland C. ~ lsst week tosee he
l,r,.her -. tho was threat
cred 0ith al tack OF pneu'
n,uniS
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-02-14

Mr.. and Mrs.. Herbert Bass. of
LynDville. visited the ALTERS
bro.hers Guy ana 90 Norman
In ia per.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-02-14

Rob- Hunt,r. of Providence,
KY. is visiting his parents in
Jasper; Rob h.S just recovra q
from q severo stack as topsiiI l..
Evening journal., 1919-06-03
WOMEN IN JAM
TO GET DISHPANS
Several We're Trampled on
in Mad Rush for
Bargains
IN EXCITEMENT ONE
HOUSEWIFE LOST $50

"Tho Chase for a Dish Pan" as theme
for a moNon picture thriller could
have been snapped bye camera man
in King street between Fourth and
fif.h streets yesterday when hundreds
Of women who brayed tho heat Of the
suns ray ioslcd and showed one an
other IA che street FOR hours, waiting
TO buy dish pans at a special sale IN a
King street store.
During The rush many women were
trampied on, Dresses were torn nearly
or those who pushed into the crowds
and some who managed 90 set the bar
gains pummeled those on The outside
with the pans over the head In an
effort TO set out Of the Jam.
In the grand rush the store door
windows were broken, the plate glass
show windows were showed IN and one
woman in her anxiety 10 get a bargain
dish pan lost $50 sho had In a purse
which was dropped In tho rush.
40 times the line OF shoppers extend
ed Tar into the street and inierfered
with stree, car and other trafilc.
Evening journal., 1919-06-03
INCREASED Phone
RATES ARE UPHELD
Supreme Court Decid e 5
Government Had Right
10 Boost Charges
LOCAL SUBSCRIBERS
AFFECTED BY II

WASHINGTON. June b b. Increased
telephone and telegraph rates put into
effect January - under an order OF
Postmaster-Gcnc Burlcson were up
held yesterday by the supreme Court
The Court held that. under the Join,
resolution OF Congress by which the
wire systems were taken over by thd
Government there was authority for
interfering with interstate rates,
The Court sci aside South Dakota
supreme Court decrees cnioinlng the
Dakota Central and three other telc.
phone companies from increasing
intrsstate toll rates in compliance with
thr posimaster-Gcncral' order,
Federal Court DEGREES permanently re-
slrsinlng the Postmaster General from
charging increased telegraph rates In
Illinois were dissolved by the court.
The above decision means that Della
ware telephone subscribers will have TO
pay the 20 per cent. increase in rates.
made by the Diamond state Telephone
Company. The company promised the
Public UiilitlcsAemmission that In
event Of the be Court not sus-
tanning the rate Increase, the excess
amounts paid by subscribers would be
returned TO them.
Evening journal., 1919-06-03
MEN In AUTO SMASH
AWARDED DAMAGES

In Superior Court this morning. a
Jury awarded samuel Bajeyich 500
damages, Pasquale Sutlovich Si30, and
John Beverin $500 against the VIII
mingion & Philadelphia Traction Co.
for Injuries and time lost from work
caused by trolley car striking an auto
mobile in which they were riding at
Fourth and Jackson streets some time
ago
On application Of Andrew c. Cray,
attorney for the traction company, a
non-suit was granted in the suit Of
John NJ Raievich, the owner and driver
OF the automobile, who also was ask
ing damages.
Wilbur L. Adams and w W. Knowles
were counsel for the plaintiffs
Hearing OF testimony i'm the case Of
Mrs Anna Palmer against George
Lodge, executor Of the estate OF Orpah
Pierce. was started this morning. Mrs.
Palmer asks $3.50 for The nursing OF
Mrs. Pierce during The last five years
Of her life The plaintiff alleges that
Mrs. Pierce had told her that she would
be paid for her services.
L. Irving Handy and w ". Knowles
are counsel for the plaintiff, and Rob
ert G. Harman for the defendant.
Evening journal., 1919-06-03
BRIDGETENDERS ASH
FOR RAISE IN PAN
Work Seven Days a Week
and Ask Increase Of
SIS a Month
WANT AS MUCH AS
CLERKS RECEIVE

Market street and Third street bridges
lenders want an Increase OF salary from
the 500 a month they are now getting.
TO SIPS per month. They sent letter
TO this effect 10 Levy Court today, and
followed up the letter by a personal
delegation. The matter was referred to
the Levy Court COMMITTEES OF the
whole. and may be settled at their
meeting this afternoon
The letter was signed by William f.
Nirden. George p. Green, William j.
kcarney, OF Market street bridge; and
by George Mcknltt. William Paris and
William II. Cook, Of the riyerfront
brldge.
Addressing the Levy Court, MFR.
Nirden took as his text the item that
clerks In the county offices were now
getting si2J per month. and that tbs
bridgetenders should get at least as
much as tho clerks. lie said that the
bridgelenders are now the lowest
paid OF the men Ia county employ. and
further that they work eight hours a
day FOR seven days a week. and have
no holidays. while the clerks get Sat
urday afternoon and sunday. and have
ten holidays in addition, besides being
able TO get or once In q while. Futher-
more. he said The responsibilities OF ths
tenders were heavy. and the were ind
ing Il difficult TO meet the increased
cost of living.
The county comptroller was auth
0rizcd 20 take s6036i0 from the un-
appropriated funds and 10 credit the
amount TO The board OF prisoners.
si036i0. end 10 maintenance Of inn
proved roads. 5000
Evening journal., 1919-06-03
WOULD PUT bridge
over SHIPLEY ST.
Street and Sewer Direc-
tors Are Asked to Sane
,ion Project
PLAN TO CONNECT
UP PROPERTIES

II was announced at the Street and
Sewer Directors meeting this morning
that beginning with today 81 Will be
charged Tor the certificates issued by
this board In making searches for all
liens placed by the street and Sewer
Board. Previous 10 this time these
certificates were Issued without cost
A communication was received from
Hunter Grubb. no ii0i Delaware ave-
nue. calling attention 10 the dust and
the condition OF Broome street between
Delaware avenue and Gllpin avenue. II
was referred 20 the street commis-
sloner.
A communication was received from
Chancellor Charles NJ. Curtis asking
that the sprinkler be used daily on NJ.
Salem Lane In the neighborhood OF
Sixteenth street. 10 Law the dust. A re-
ply was sent TO Mr.. Curtis stating there
are no funds for the use OF the
sprinkler at present but after July 4.
with a new appropriation, The street
might be sprinkled.
A resolution flXing curb stone prices
had is first and second readings. The
price before was 20 cents per Ions
foot. now It Is s. cents. II has been
flxed at the cost price.
A letter was read from Holmes Jones
asking whether permission would be
granted for the building OF a bridge
across Shipley street 10 connect a
building running fnom Market 10 ship
ley street with another building di-
rectly opposite on Shipley street The
Market street property Is owned by
Mlllard r. Davis and is between Eighth
and Ninth streets. and directly oppo-
site this property on Shipley street
there Is a property running through TO
0range street Mr. Jones asks II the
board would allow a bridge 10 be built
across Shlpley street which would
connect tho Orange. Shipley and Mar
ket street properties. The board de-
ferred action. lt Is said that Mr. Jones
has an option on an Of these properties.
Evening journal., 1919-06-03
FEAR FOR SAFETY OF
CAPTAIN AND CREW
special 70 The Evening Journal.

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
STAFFORD. June 3.-Grave fears are
entertained here for The safety Of Cap
tain Paul Richardson and crew OF the
two-msst schooner Beulsh Phoebus.
The schooner cleared from Seaford on
May is with a cargo OF hampers con-
signed 10 parties near Smiths Wharf,
Va. Since that time nothing definite
has been heard from Captain Richard
son OF the schooner. 10 Is not known
whether or not the boat run into n gale
in the Chesapeake bay and put In at
some port where communication with
tho outside world Is difncult. Mrs. Rich
ardson, wife Of the captain o. the
schooner, said today that she had not
heard fromm her husband since he left
She said she had heard a report that
her husband and crew were safe at
Cris1eld, Md, but II This was true her
husband had not notified her.
Evening journal., 1919-06-03
COMPTROLLERHOLDS
UP BROWNS PAY.
Refused to Sign Warrant
Because ofDeputy Regis
ter of Wills Minority
TALK OF TAKING
CASE TO COURTS

Isaac n. Brown. Jr.. appointed By his
father Register Of Wills Isaac r.
Brown, ST.. as his deputy. is in the curl
Gus position OF being on the county
payroll but With no prospect OF beins
paid.
The minority OF the appolntec Is tho
legal difficulty involved, To bring the
case 90 a focus, Levy Court reversed rs
previous refusal. by action OF last
Tuesday afternoon. when Il placed
young Brown on the payroll.
To day the court received tho fol-
lowing letter from Comptroller Clark
Wilmington. June ,.
The Levy Court OF New Castle County,
ION May p you passed a resolution
approving Isaac r. Brown, Jr, as depu-
o. register Of wills and ordered his
name placed on the pay roll from May
4. 1919, and in pursuant of said resOlu-
tlon a warrant has been drawn. 10 the
order of said Isaac r. Brown. Jr. FOR
$50 as salary for the month Of May,
wilcih ] decline 20 sign for The reason
that IN my opinion q Is matter that
should be presented 90 one OF our courts
for It's judicial determination: and ]
have been advised that provision Is
made by tho laws OF this State Tor
The appointment by the register OF
wills for this county OF a deputy, whose
appointment shall be recorded IN The
ofiicc o. tho recorder OF deeds for this
county, and whose duties are also pre-
scrihed by law. Because such an sp-
poiniment T. provided for by law and
the powers and duties 0f such deputy
are prescribed by law, the great weight
Of authority IN the adiudicated cases
such deputy must be considered 10 be
a public offlcc- and 10 hold said Oflca
he must possess the qualifications
prescribed by The constitution and laws
"One OF the provisions Of the Con-
stitution o, this State requires that
NO person shall be elected or appoint
ed 10 an office within a county who
shall not have a right 10 vote for
Representative IN the General Assem-
bly," The person appointed by the
Register Of Wills does not possess this
qualification
such a person, by reason Of his be-
ing a minor and also by reason Of the
failure 10 record his appointment as re-
quired by law Is deemed and taken %
u9 Oh pnAItL tr AalA0 dNu not an uI-
flcer de jure, and by the best cons.d-
cred cases would not be entitled % re-
ceive any compensation from the
county for the services which ne as
sumes 10 perform as such deputy
Every truly yours,
e G. CLARK
Comptroller"
COMMISSIONS Howard ". Ward "a
vored action by the Levy Court 10
bring the case before the courts for
judicial decision. which would set a
precedent for future similar cases.
President Isaac G. Elliott said no
member of the Levy Court wished re-
sponsibility for any precedent to rest
upon that body.
After a short discussion, the case
was dropped Levy Court washing its
hands Of the matter by not taking fur
ther action OF any kind II the case
goes before e., courts 10 looks now as
Is Register OF Wis Brown would be
the one 20 take this step.
Evening journal., 1919-06-03
WIFE ACCUSES HER
LEGLESS HUSBAND

The case of George Monroe. Negro,
charged with breach OF the peace to-
ward his wife. was continued for fur
ther hearing tomorrow morning by
Judge Churchman in Municipal Court
his morning Mrs. Monroe said that
on Sunday nieht her husband was
"tslkins about killing her" and brand.
lshed a penknife.
John Mullin. who lost both less ir
an accident years ago, was charged
/ with breach Of tho peace toward hi
daughter. was held for an examination
as 10 his sanity. and The ease continues
until tomorrow. For NE past twl
weeks. Mrs Margaret Fox. the daueh
ter. said her father has been abusive
and bolsierous. and often talks aboul
some gang
John Psyton was held under a $500
peace bond for breach Of the peace to-
ward his wife.
Evening journal., 1919-06-03
nnITToN nEEEATs RAn.

sammy brltt0n. he local bantam
champion OF Delaware. added another
boy 10 his list last night when he
trimmed Johnny Bail OF Philadelphia
In the seml-wind-up al the Chester
armory. Brition handed Bail terrible
lacing and was saved IN the third round
from a knockout by the bell About
two hundred fans followed the local
lad 10 Chester. Britton has been
matched 10 appear In the wind-up Of
an open-air nght in Philadelphia next
week. 10 will be Of interest 10 local
nsht fans 10 know that Johnny Bail
challenged Pete Herman. the bantam
champion. TO a nght for the belt Britt
ton is being managed by Paul kestins
who has met some Of the best men in
| tho game
Evening journal., 1919-06-03
MUSES. T,Kr FX,uINATIoN

Tue Uelaware olate Board OF LAam-
iners for graduate nurses met at the
Delaware Hospital yesterday morning
Nine nurses took examinations. OF this
number, three were from the Delaware
Hospital and four from the Homeopath-
ic Hospital Eight nurses registered
by reciprocity 70 will be announced at
later date the result Of these exami'
nations.
Evening journal., 1919-06-03
PERSONALS.

Miss Gladys and Miss Eileen Maclver
Of Toronto. Canada. are guests for The
week Of Mr. and Mrs. Edward j.
Byrne
Mrs. Harry Hudson. OF GreenbackVille,
Va. visited friends in this city yester-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. C.. W. Brenner Of Cleve-
land. Ohio. former residents here are
spending the week as guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Harvey j. Nichols OF Seventh and
Wollaston streets Mr.. and Mrs. Bren-
ner motored TO This city and are accom-
panied by their daughter Gladys.
Evening journal., 1919-06-03
Y ". G.. A. TEA

a tea IS beins planned by the Young
Womcn's Christian Association In honor
OF the visiting delegates 20 the FEEDER
ated Club meeting here Ibis week. The
affair VIII take place on Friday after
noon at 4 o'clock al Wollaston Hall.
Mrs. II. Y. Jemison, who Is In charge Of
the arrangements for conveying the Wis
itors 20 Wollaslon Hall. requests those
who can place their cars at the dis
posal OF the association for an hour
Friday afternoon, communicate with her
telephone ii55-J.
Evening journal., 1919-06-03
ATTENDING SOCIAL
WORK CONFERENCE

Mrs. Robert B. Rayner president Of
the New Century Club; Miss Marie
Lockwood president Of the Visiting
Nurses Association, and Mrs. Joseph
Bancroft, chairman Of the Home Relief
Committee. have accepted the appoint
ments by Mayor Lawson as delegates
10 the National Conference OF social
Work. i'm session at Atlantic City this
week
Questions OF reconstruction and read
iusiment arising out Of the war; VIII be
considered.
Evening journal., 1919-06-03
ExPLAIN AIrrn.RuGGY sMAsH.

II became known today that Frank
Josienck, No. 32i Bradford street Stan
ley Zalesk and John Miller Of No. 3i5
Bradford street were The men who
Nere spilled when their buggy was
smashed by the automobile Of Michael
= poordsn Of this city near stanton on
sunday night The men have recovered
from their injuries. They deny that
their horse was running away when
they were run down or that they were
on the wrong side Of the road
Evening journal., 1919-06-03
EIUANIs CIIR IINCHEON

The Kiwanis Club viii dine again
tomorrow noon at the Hotel dupont.
William G.. Taylor and William C. Corey
viii be the speakers.
The wOman's prize a manicure set'
donated by Edwin Lintner. was drawn
last week by Mrs. George W. Buiz ST.
The mems prize, two hundred cards
and engraved plate, donated by Horace
p. Warrington, was drawn by Harry l..
BELL
Evening journal., 1919-06-03
RAnLY INIunEp RY AUGER.

Falling on large auger ne was us
ing at the shipyard OF the American
Car and Foundry Company late yester-
day. Leonard Lane OF No. 2OI Walnut
street. was badly injured when the tool
entered his abdomen he is al the Del
aware Hospital
Frank Damminson who was working
with Lane at the time. was struck on
the head by travelling crane and had
his scalp injured.
Evening journal., 1919-06-03
MRs. pIFRCT RTCOVTRs-

Mrs Gertrude Pierce. OF No i5ii
West Fourth street. who was operated
on recently for appendicitis at The
Physicians and Surgeons Hospital. Is
improving rapidly. and is expected 90
be able 20 leave The hospital soon. Mrs.
Pierce is the daughter Of Police officer
WIllIam ]. Davidson
Evening journal., 1919-06-03
BAN PARTISANSHIP
IN APPOINTMENTS,
URGES w. p. BANCROFT

can and Democratic tickets in the com
Ina city election,
Your letter particularly refers TO The
appointments within uhe power Of The
Mayor TO the various city offices and
you lay particular stress upon The fact
that pellllcs enter inle such appoint
menls, ! was selected hs Democrat
for the purpose of administering the
affairs Of the Office OF Mayor. and dur
Ing all my term when I have had ap-
polnimenis TO make, have given every
consideration 10 the law governing
such appointment and every consider
alton TO the efficiency OF The persons
whom have appointed. II these per-
sons havo been Democrats and compel
ont public servants. J fcol that ! have
fully conformed 10 nc requirements OF
the law and my oath OF Office, My APP
pOlnimcnts have been 70 various offices
that have become vacant and In no case
have ! removed a man on account OF
his party politics. The record OF my
appointments during tho past two
years Is an open book 10 you and 10
all voters OF Wilmington, and feel, In
fact I know. that every single one Of
nay appolnlees has faithfully and eff
GENTLY performed his public duties.
In the event OF my reelection, !
shall conform to all the laws and when
come 10 make appointments, shall
give the same care and consideration In
appointing public officials 10 adminis-
ter the affairs Of the city as In the past
have no objections 20 your publish
Ing this letter.
Yours truly.
JOHN w. LAWSON,
Mayor.
6th Mo. 22nd, 1872
John W. lawson,
William @. Taylor.
Dear Friends ] have received your
responses 20 my letter OF the 26th
ultlmo. ! am sorry you could not, each
OF you. promise more as 70 non-parti-
san appointments, and as 10 appoint
ments which would be likely 10 be fol-
lowed by less partlsanship and more
efficiency IN subordinate appointments.
In conversation with each OF you,
you both emphasized the need Of
changes IN the city charter, which
would lessen partisanship and promote
efficiency. 7 agres with you as 10 the
great need Of such changes. but even
without such improvements IN the
charter, II the appointments by mayors
were as clear OF pariisanship as tho
present laws allow. these would he a
very great Improvement In conditions.
The laws do not require that wherever
the mayor can make It so. two-thirds
Of the members Of commissions shall
be Of his party, nor that an The mem
bers of the Board OF Health, or even
any Of them, shall be 80.
Whichever ~ you shall he elected.
7 shall look and hope for care that
appointees shall be eflclent. I wish
could hope that they viii be made
without the care heretofore given that
they shall be Of the party that elected
the mayor This would add 10 theh
efficiency, and give more hope that thl
city may keep good men.
I will probably offer our letters. in
/ cluding this one. 10 the newspapers
/ They may serve as a suggestion q
voters not N put candidates under par
tisan obligations such az 7 understanl
YOU feel yourselves 70 be under.
Respectfully.
WAL P. BANCROFT.
Good business partnerships may he
found through a Want Ad.