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Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16

The wedding of Miss Martha Nc Kenua and John McGrevey took place in St. Mary's church Thurs day morning at 7.30 o'clock. Rev. William A. Keefe officiated and per formed the ceremony. They were at tended by Miss Helen Carroll and Ar thur McGowan, friends of the young couple.
 The bride was becomingly gowned in Alice blue messaiine with hat to match. and carried shower bouquet of sweet peas The bridesmaid was gowred in Chinese blue silk. with hat to match and carried sweet peas.
 The groom was born in Norwich and is employed By the Richmond Radiator company. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Felix McKenna of Norwich. She has been employed by the United States Finishing Company for several years.
 A breakfast was served at the home of the bride, 69 Roosevelt avenue anG q large number of friends and rela- tives were presentA All the girls iT the Silk mill and the United States Finishing Company attended the wed ding at the church. The brides gift: wl'e numerous consisting, of cut glass, silver and linen.
 After a short wedding tour to Bos ton and Providence the couple vii reside with the brides mother, at S! ROCsevent avenue.
 Miss Josephine Portelance of St Francis hospital Hartford is spend ing few days at her home on Cen tral avenue.
 Louis K. Geer was a recent visito in Tncasville
 The Community Sewing club hel, 
 John C. Atterhury on Page street Necessary business was transacted light lunch was served by the hostess
 George Mahoney of Prospect stree was q business caller in Preston Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16
cRoTON COUPLE ARE
 MARRIED 50 YEARS

Married 90 years ago AIr. and Mrs. Ralph Kay of Groton. celebrated their golden wedding Wednesday evening at their home, surrounded by their children and grandchildren.
 1Tr. Kay was the son of George Kay, 2 railroad engineer. He was born in Providence, Jan. 31, 1849. and came to Groton when a young man to work on the railroad, which occupation he followed for nearly 4 years. He re- tired from active service several years ago. He married Samantha 2. Gran dalI, daughter of Benjamin and Pata- chere Tourgee CrandaT of Groton, on April II. 1870 couple moved in- to their. new home on lower Poquonoc road soon after the wedding and have lived there ever since. Eleven chil- dren were born to them. of whom six sons and one daughter are living.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16
GRANDMOTHER KNEW
There Was Nothing So Good for Congestion and Colds
 as Mustard

But the old-fashiened mustard plaster burned and blistered while it acted. Get the relief and help that mustard plasters gave, without the plaster and without the blister.
 Musterole does it. It is clean. white ointment, made with oil of mus. tard. It is scientifically prepared, so that it works wonders, and yet does not blister the tenderest skin.
 Gently massage Musterole in with the fnger.tips. See how quickly it brings re- lief-how speedily the pain disappears
 Use Musterole for sore throat bron chitis, tonsilitis, croup, stiff necks asthma, neuralgia, headache, conges- ton, pleurisy, rheumatism. Iurnbago. pains and aches of the back or joints sprains sore muscles, bruises, chil. plains, frosted feet, colds of the chest (it often prevents pneumonia).
 BOG and 60c jars; hospital size S2-5O
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16

Charles B.. Palmer; Coventry. II. B. Pomeroy. F. T. Dunham; Ellington. Robert E. Hyde. Pcrlin N. Dimock; Hebron. Rufus E. Rathbone. Clayton A. Lord: Mansfield, John E. rGay. Richard Hamer; Somers. Erwin D. Avery. Mayro Keeney. Stafford. Rich ard Valentine. Errfesi K. Taft. Will liam Fl. Bumstedt. Holland William A. AEard. C. k. Christopher: Union ert Liebe; A. Leroy Martin. Edward A. Pierce.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16
FREE TO ASTHMA SUFFERERS
A New Home Method That Anyone Can Use Without Discomfort or
 Loss of Time

We have a new method that controls asthma. and we want you to try it at our expense. No matter whether your case is of long standing or recent de- VeioDmeEt, whether il is present as oc- casiOnal or chronic asthma, you should send for q free trial of our method. No matter in what climate you live, no matter what your age or occupation, if you are troubled with asthma, our method should relieve you promptly.
 We especially want to send it to those apparently hopeless cases. where all forms of inhaiers. touches. opium etc, have failed. We want to show everyone at our expense that this new method is designed to end all difficult terrible parcxysms at once
 This free offer is too important to neglect q single day. Write now and begin the method at once. Send no money. Simply mail coupon below. Do It Today
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16
FEET AREN'T ACHING OR RTIREONOW-- "TIZ"
USE TIE" FOR TENDER, PUFFED- UP. BURNING. cALLoUsED
 FEET AND CORNS.

People who are forced to stand on their feet all day know what sore. ten der. =weIty. burning feet mean. They Use "Tiz" and "Tiz" cures their feet 2 zht uq lt keeps feet in perfect con- ion. 'Tiz" is the only remedy in the world that draws out all the poisonous exudlticns which puff up the feet and cause tender. sore. tired. aching feet. I- instantly stops the pain in corns. cIllousrs and buniOns. It's simply glorious An. how comfortable your fec feel after using "Tiz." You'll ncrc- limp or draw up your face in pain. Your shoes won't tighten and hurt your feet.
 Get box Of "Tiz" now from any druggist Just think. whole year foot comfort for only a few cents.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16
HOLLAND COUNTY JURORS
 FOR NEXT WEEKS SESSION

Following is the list of jurors se- lected by Judge William II. Webb to hear cases at the Holland county su- perior court in Rockville at 1 o'clock next Tuesday morning: Andover, Geo. C. Stanley, Herbert A. Thompson; Bolton, Cary D. Carpenter, Waldo E. Rice; Columbia, Lester J. Hutchins,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16

bershin in Connecticut would furnish ali oi the funds that are necessary 10 make me improvements and there seems to be little possibility that the plan will be the subject of serious orS- position as sentiment in this iur sdic. ton seems to be favorable to The most satisfactory service that can be ren- dered to the veteran members of the order.
 II sometimes happens that the fsvsrs thankfully received are soon unfhank- fully forgotten.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16
TEACHERS LEAGUE SHOWS
 WHAT NORWICH SALARIES ARl

In ofder that the pubic may be truthfully informed regarding the sal the Teachers League submits inc accompanying payroll for the present school year.
 According to the vote passed bv the school board on salaries for next year $200 will he added to each of these figures for next years salary.
 The present salary list is as fol-
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16

Fourteen teachers had less than five years experience, r from ten 10 fif- teen years experience, 2S from fifteen to twenty years experience. ard 27 more than twenty years experience.
 Above 57 teachers have received maximum pay this present year Ac- cording to the schedule of the town school committee they will not receive the new maximum salary until the year 192S-24
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16
ANTI-F AT

Art thou stout and getting stouter?
 Stop repining-cease to moan; Hie thee to the nearest drug store Ask for Tablets Arbolone." Arbolone will stop that craving,
 Make thee normal that's well
 known.
 Thou'lt forget that hungry feeling.
 After taking Arbolone. And the pounds away will dwindle-
 Waist no longer like a zone; Thoult be thankful to the maker
 Of those Tablets Arbolone.
 Note-This little poem was written by literary woman of Los Angeles, Calif., as a testimonial to Tablets Arholone. It so aptly and truthfully describes the virtues of this we'll known anti-fat that the proprietors use it for advertising. Facts and gratitude are both expressed with ad- mirable rythm and metre.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16
Will Be Married at Miami.

The marriage of John A. Scott, vice president of the T. A. Scott Co.,, Inc of New London, to Mrs. Katherine at Miami. Fla. the latter part of April. The exact date has not yet been announced.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16

Campaign Manager Allyn L. Brown addressed the men after the reports had been made, urging a concerted effort to finish up the work in strong shape. and President James
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16
CREENEVILLE.

Six hours after high water it is low water which is followed by G-oG tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16
Wnrkr,en,s Cnnnpensation.

The following workmen's compen- sation agreement has neen approved hy Commissioner J. J. Donohue.
 Briggs Manufacturing Co. Nolun- town. employer. and Henry Young, Noiuntown. cmploye. sawed off ball and into the end of thumb of right hand. Fehruarv II. at the rate of s10.
 Mr. and Mrs. Fl. 4. Warner of FL liu-ton announce the marriage of their daughter. Miss Helen Pearle Warner. to Charles R. Broughton son or Mir and Mrs. W. r. Broughton of North Granbv. Wednesday, at the home of Rev. D. F.. Jones pastor of Ellington Congregational church.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16
MARRIED

April E. h-- Rev William 4. Keefe, Mss Martha NcEenna of 6s Roose- volt avenue and John McGrevey of -14 Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16

Cucy & Jones. Pharmacists, 145 Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16

fl Sun HiGn l' Moon
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-16

SUN, MOON AND TIDES
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-18

14-OZ. THIN BLOWN
ICED TEA GLASSES, $3.50
value, special, set of G., S3c.
CUT GLASS SALT AND
PEPPER SHAKERS, with
noncorrosive, sanitary, alum
mum tops; worth 25c each,
on sale, a pair, for 25c.
AMERICAN CHINA DIN
NER SETS, 50-piece set,
$3.50 value, for $12.40.
go PRESSED GLASS SYRUP
PITCHER, 75c value, 49c.
26-PIECE ROGERS lS47
SETS OF SILVERWARE, 6
knives and forks, 6 tea, 6 ia
blespoons, sugar shell and
butter knife; set complete,
$4,000 value, $500.
O'CEDAR MOP, triangle
shape, $1.25 size; special,
79c.
16-INCH f r A T III K r.
BUSTER, 65c value, ACC.
12-QT. HEAVY GALVAN-
lied GARBAGE PAIL, $1.OO
value, 73c.
5-STRING BEST GRADE
$1.25 Parlor> Brooms, fine
straw, 05c.
BLOCK TIN VACUUM
HAND WASHER for clothes;
$3.50 value, 1923.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-18

GLASS ROLLING PINS,
sanitary; special, 29c.
WOOD CLOCK SHELVES,
"a inches, csc.
SMALL WOOD CABINETS,
for kitchen use; special, 63c.
BROOKLYN STEEL Skill
LETS, with cold handle; No.
9 size, 95c.
No. s size, S3c.
Low EDGE, RUSSIA
IRON BAKING PANS, for
gas or oil stoves, 23c.
WASHBOARDS, rong
and durable, choice, soc.
NO. 3 GALVANIZED
TUBS, $1.75 value, $1.23.
No. 2 Galvanized Tubs,
$1.60 value, CSC.
WHITE EN- AM e l.
DOUCHE PANS, for sick
room, CSC.
2-BURNER GAS HOT
PLATES, adjustable burn
ers, best made, $6.05.
LONG HANDLE DUST
PANS, nonspill, Japanned,
each, ABE.
14-INCH HAIR BROOM
OR BRUSH, for hardwood
floors, at SIZE.
LIGHT HOUSE WASH
ING POWDER; special, 6
for 25C.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-18
Everything for in and About the Home at
Savings That You Surely viii Appreciate
Here Are JuStaFeW of the Big Bargains

GOOD GRADE SCRUB
BRUSH, solid back; choice
19c.
OLD ENGLISH FLOOR
WAXER, light weight, with
one pound floor wax; special
for $2.9S.
LIQUID VENEER FUR
NITURE POLISH, COO size,
43c; soc size, 19c.
WHITE JAPANN f ID
FLOOR BRUSH, $1.98.
GRAY ENAMEL PRE-
SERVING KETTLES, 12-
quart size, 05c; 6-quart size,
SOC.
SPADES, SHOVELS AND
SPADING FORKS, all steel
blades, $1.23.
TIN LARD CANS, 50-lb.
size, $1.25 value, SOC.
GRAY ENAMEL TEAKET-
TIES, No. 7 size, csc.
NICKEL-PLATED ELEC-
TRIO IRONS, Glib. size, full
ly guaranteed; special, $4.95.
WIRE CARPET BEATERS
with wood handle, for 10c.
ALL WILLOW CLOTHES
BASKETS, 1928.
THEODORE HAVILAND
CHINA DINNER SETS. full
100-piece sets, $500 value,
$4,000.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-18

STEEL NAHt<HAMMERS,
fine claw, $1.00 value. zoe.
SANI-FLUSH, for cleaning
closet bowls; prevents odors;
soc can, 21c.
COTTON CLOTH K s
LINES, Soft. length, Csc
value, 19c.
CORRUGATED GALVAN-
lied GARBAGE OR ASH
CANS, 2O-gallon size. for
1898.
ROOFING PAPER, good
grade, 2-ply, guaranteed 10
years, $2.49.
WHITE ENAMEL BATH
ROOM STOOLS, well made,
for, 1928.
BOARD, stands firm, for
$2.95.
SET OF IRONS, cold han
die and stand, 1928.
UNIVERSAL CAKE MAX
Err AND BREAD MAKER,
small size, $2.98.
ELM SPLIT CLOTHES
HAMPERS, with hinged COW
er, large size, $4.95; medium
size, $3.45; small size, $2.95.
GARBAGE PALS, with -
cover and handles $2.25 size
for $1.83.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-18
$3.50 Cotton Mattress, $S.75
$3.50 Steel Beds, SII.45

Fun size Steel Beds, 2-inch con-
tinuous posts, b-l6 filler5, white
or Ncrnis Marion finish; worth
$3.50. On sale tomorrow at $it.E5
each,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-18

These Mattresses are full As
pound. all-cotton, with good art
tick, fun tufted and roll edges.
Regular $3.50 values on sale to-
morrow at 1915 each.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-14
BOWL ING

Allen Simon fell from Z 0ee
md broke his left arm. The injured
Hembsf = getting along nicely.
Guy A1bsrston q. earring mail
On route No. :. K. R Crapnsll II
taxing hls vacation.
Mr.. and Nrs. Lester Derrick en-
tsftained . number Of; relatives ct
u dinner party It thstf homo Sum
day.
Miss Mile Wilson has resumed
her school duties at the Pleasant
Ridge school.
+ Mrs- Lloyd Albertson and Nrs.
William Carver and Guy Albertson
were city visitors aSturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Smith were
Sunday Afternoon callers It IT, w.
e. PetermAn homo.
Mrs. Ella Tindall and Mira c. H.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-23
WHEELING BOY
IN FAR EAST
WIN. wALTE1S, son OF M. AND
R6. LOUIS WALT11S "
RATAVIA.
HOLDING RxsPoB~nIE POSITION
roH THE aoo~ kA1 Co10AHY.
BUSINESS AMb-AoKANCE 1n3LE
IN THE CASE vE1Y 6ATU.
TACT0RuY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Walters Of the
Island are in receipt Of cablegram
from their son. William L. walters.
from Batavia, the capital Of Java, in the
Dutch East Indies. announcing the
addition to his family Of a baby bo!
Mr.. william Walters, who Is one oil
Wheelings best known end popular
young men. has been located In Tar OFT
Ba tavia now for two years holding
:cry responsible position in the en-
ploy of the Goodyear Rubber company
of Akron. Q. Mr.: Walters employment
in Batavia was intimately associated
with the romance which gave him his
wNc. Young Walters met Mrs. Walters
who was formerly Miss Mercedes
Sp-enger Of Port Clinton. o., a member
Of a prominent family. and we'll known
in both Toledo and Cleveland, shortly
after his return from the army. Young
Walters took employment with the
Goodyear Rubber company In Akron
and soon made 4 record for himself as
an efficient and thorough office mana
ger. Shortly after arriving In Akron
he met the future Mrs. Walters, and De-
gan to devote his time very assiduous-
" 10 the rubber company and to Miss
Sprenger, apparently with great sue
cess.
ABOUT tIldt lIHle TIE HOoNSSSi ~NA'
pany was experiencing great deal OF
difficulty in securing sufficient rub
Der supply from the East Indies, and
looked about them for member %
their organization to send to the Far
East for the purpose of Strengthening
up a number Of very bad tangles. as
we'll as experimenting the shipment OF
rubber They picked on young walters
for the task, and he Immediately de:
cided that he couldn't go to the Orient
and leave Miss Sprenger behind him.
She came to the same conclusion.
,hasty wedding followed In February
1919, and the young couple left almost
Immediately for Singapore.
At Singapore he was 80 successfui
that he was later transferred to Batavia
and given entire charge Of the Far
East business Of the Goodyear Rubber
company In that important place h.
has been able to secure sufficient
supply Of rubber for the Goodyear com.
rany and has put its eastern business
IN a. very satisfactory condition. His
many friends in Wheeling, as we'll az
friends Of the family will be sincerely
glad to know that this former Wheeling
youngster in the Far East is prosper
ing commercially as well as growing
in domestic responsibilities.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-23
WARWO0D GRADE
STUDENTS PLAY
-rRsr SECOND AND THIRD
'rRsr, SECOND AND THIRD
GRADES GIVE cH1IsT1EAS IN.
FEHTA1NNENT.
Plays, Songs and Readings Provide
: Happy Evening 1t High
School.

IN the auditorium OF warwood High
! School last night was held the Christ
mas play OF the first, second and thlro
grades of the North Warwood school
Tho affairs were we'll attended attend
ed and all enjoyed it very much.
The affair started with SONG
Santa Land" followed by n play Joys
and Sorrows OF Santa" Those taking
parts in this were. Alice Rcister. Earl
Spargo, Gordon Phillips. Ivan Rcecc.
George Refill. Mary Reid. Martha Reid.
Essie Miller. Melba Seidler. Eleanor
Steber. Ned Bartlett. Robert Mitchell.
Helen Golden. Gladys Johnson. Robert
MrKim,m. Alkaline atahl. Margaret
Long and Elmer Long.
The second scene Of the play was
taken from The Old Woman Who
Lived in a Shoe" The characters were.
Eleanor Williams, Margaret Mitchell.
Leonard Rowley. Jack Lash. Mildred
Yocom. William Frantys. Albert Mans.
field, Roy Mitchell. Virginia Bell.
The second grade pupils put on n
play entitled. Dear Ole Tree" In
which the following took part, Bernard
Klein. Betty Dowler. Hetty wilkins,
, Edna Loew. Charles Keyser. Ruth
Grimm, Maurice Wycoff. walter Lem
on. Dick Reed. Kermit Dowler. Everett
Taylor. Henry May, Mary M valentine
and Dorothy Miller. An the above were
dressed in quaint costumes TO repre-
sent the various articles which ar
found around a Christmas tree by the
children on Christmas morning.
The pupils OF tho three grade took
part in a song. "A letter to Santa"
Those taking part were, william Ford.
Ralph Imhoff, Kenneth Mosser. Helen
Ford. Betty Dowler. Idi Mansfield.
Virginia McClush and Alice Reister.
The proceeds which were taken In
at the door will be used for the pur-
chasing OF pictures which are TO be-
put up in the various rooms in the
North Warwood school.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-23
NEEDS EMPLOYMENT

The Wheeling Post No. !. American
Legion, is working to secure employ
ment for ex-service men. The Wheel
ing business men are cooperating with
+ n. Nickerson to the fullest extent In
giving the boys who served during the
World war preference when they are in
need OF office assistants or laborers.
! During the meeting OF the post on
Friday night. when Colonel Clyde Ford
addressed tho organization. Mr.. Nicker-
son was called aside by an cx-serrice
man who spent thirteen months IN
France.
This ex-soldier Is married and has
one child He is extremely anxious e.
secure employment as laborer and, u
he can obtain 4 position here at this
time. intends TO enroll as n member OF
. the knights of Columbus night school.
If any business establishment is IN
need OF a man at this time, Mr.. Nicker'
son will be glad to hear from, then.
and will have this soldier report WitAH
q few hours notice.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-23
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR WILL
OBSERVE CHRISTMAS.

Christmas Day will be ffttinEly oh
served by the Palestine Commander!
No. >. knights Templar. Of this city.
who will gather at 1880 o'clock to OBJ
serve the annual ritual Of the day. Eacl,
year the knights Templar Of the world
gather on this day at the same hour
to celebrate the birth Of Christ.
The gatherings are held at the various
asylums of the order.
The Recorder Of Palestine Comma nd
cry will read tho response OF Joseph
KYLE Orr. the most eminent grand mas
ter OF the order of Knights Templar OF
the United States.
{. c. Dusenberry OF Huntington. right
eminent grand commander OF the Grand
Commandery OF the knights Templar OF
| West Virginia. has prepared a proclama-
ton that will also be read at the ser
at
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-23
SUIT n S1FEIsED

Judge 7. u. Sommervills y0ster6a1
dismissed the case titled The Dannemii-
Ter Colfcc Co. vs u. ]. Quinn. IN circuit
curt. whom both parties appeared de-
ella ing an agreement had been reached
out Of court
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-23
FROM THE
Arlington Skirt Manufacturing Company

purchase that called for early January delivery
but strange to tell, the Underskrts arrived before
Christmas making possible gift sale of extreme i'm
portance There will be offered pettcoats of all jersey
satin and tafeta in all the coors that you and any Of
your intimate friends might fancy, andin all the regular
and extra Sizes And here follows the interesting price,
eavinos features.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-23

of Dolls All big dolls! All
halls, All btcnze Dolls Dolls! All character Dos All con-
toa Dolls All Do All bSqu kdody WOODEN stuff
ID pnpeshabe little girl the Ohio Valley More
Do different of Dothan begin to tell ABOUT neren
over of a a straight out reduction OF 1870
New-York tribune., 1920-12-02
Leader
Makes Mystery
Call on Hylan
Jacob A. Livingston Goes
Directly From Mayors
Office to Headquarters
Of the Covernor-Elect
Whitman Sees Miller
Brooklyn Refuses to In.
dorse Abolition of Pri.
maries. 1t Is Understood

Jacob A. Livingston, Commissioner
Of Elections and Republican leader Of
Kings County, after comforting with
Mayor Hylan at the City Hall yester-
day went to the Hotel St. Regis where
nc met Governor-elect Nathan l.. Mil
lcr. While Commissioner Livingston
asserted afterward that his two calls
had no special political significance
politicians in both camps insisted that
MI. Livingston is not in the habit of
wasting time talking about nothing
and that he may have been the carrier
of message to Judge Miller.
Judge Miller's other callers includ cd
Ex-Governor Charles S. Whitman
Conservation Commissioner Georpe n
Pratt Senator Schuyler Meyer, Henry
II. Curran, President of the Borough
Of Manhattan; Justice Edward s
Finch. of the Supreme Court. and
Samuel McCune Lindsay. Judge Mile,
will go to Albany this morning te
argue case before the Court of Ap.
peals.
Cost OF Elections
1t is understood that COMMISSIONS
Livingston told the Governor-elect that
brooklyn organization men will sun
port the plan for state convention
for state and judiciary nominees. but
not for the abolition of the direct nom.
nations system. Judge Miller and Mr.
Livingston discussed the possible re.
ductlon IN the cost of conducting cleo
tions by doing away with the pubica.
ton of the session laws. Voting
machines also were discussed. Con
servatlon Commissioner Pratt sug.
gested economy measures in connection
with his own department. 1t is be.
leved that Commissioner Pratt car
nave reappointment if he desires.
While state reorganization plans arr
in nebulous state, those who have
talked with the Governor elect believe
that these things will be done:
Consolidation of all revenue collect
ing agencies of the state into one bu
rcau, either in the Comptrollers Office
or IN the Tax Commission, and elimina
ton of the revenue collecting division:
IN other state Offices.
Reduction of about so per cent Of the
employees in the office of the State In
dustrial Commission This bureau ha:
grown until it has about twelve hun
dred employees, it was said yesterday
and it is believed that one-half the
number can do the work.
The doubling or trebling of the ia,
en- large touring cars and heavy auto
trucks. The maintenance of the state
highways is so costly that attention ha.
been directed to the fact that heavy
autos, which are hard on the highway 8
these days are carrying heavy freignts
on lonE hauls and pay nothing fol
their use of the highways.
The state pay rolls for personal serv
ice increased from 2,0Oo,o 900, under