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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05

Fredericksburg. va.-"Dr. Pieroe's An.
uric is the best kidney medicine hsva ever
taken. / was suffering with kidney t-ouble
and bladder weakness. would hav" aevcre
pains across my back and throu,. my
kidneys. Ny druggist advised my taking
'Auune' (anti-urio-acid) and must ray I
found it excellent in Kidding me Of tb:S con.
dition. 'Anurc' Strengthened my f:,'aeys
and nd me Of the bacllaehe. It also .:,engtn.
ened tue bladder. would advise tac.se who
suffer with such complaints to take the
'Anudc' Tablets. MRS. W. 8. cox,
o08 Hanover St
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05

Viola Dana, the diminutive Screen
Classics, Inc, is exactly four feet,
eleven and half inches high.
Which" said her director, ~ be-
lieye is precisely the height of a mans
heart"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05
CLOSE UPS.

Tom Casey in the last week OF his
here finds himself in a
dilemma. The merit OF his organiza-
ton has spread, and Uniontown, Graf.
ton, Clarksburg and Washington (Pa.)
are all making a bid for his services.
With so many houses eager for him to
come on, it is little wonder that the
genial manager is up in the air.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05
strol,a Attrae.lon at Princess.

one rs forced to give more than the
ordinary attention to the Princess pic
ture, Seeing 1t Through" There is
more than one reason for this; for
even IL the star, zasu Pitts, had failed
to display the striking individuality
OF conception which she has done, the
story itself, with an atmosphere we'll
established in the picture and, q rath,
er unusual charac! erfzation, is com.
polling.
zasu Pitts plays d character lead. II
there is a weakness in tho story, 1t Is
in the arrangement Of romance he
tween the robust, good.looking young
man. Jim Darlington, and the delicate,
peculiar hammered little girl, Betty
Lawrence, who is totally without phys
ical attraction. This, however, colt
hardly be called weakness, and is
not even improbable; but it may be
less satisfying to the ordinary imagi-
aation than the usual mating Of the
handsome pair. Zasu Pitts portrayal
of the character of Betty is refreshing.
She is quite different from any of the
other screen favorites and makes her
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05

Miss Gypsy Irwin, of Quincy street,
has gone to Muncie, Ind. where she
was called by the serious illness of her
father. P. A. Irwin.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05

scription' is the very best medicine q
prospective mother can take to keep her in
2 good healthy condition. MRS. D. C.
GENTRY, Belmont Ave.
Richmond. va.-"whle raising my
family DR.. Pierce's Favotite Prescription
has been great comfort to me. have two
children who are 'Favorite Prescription,
babies and they are as healthy as any one
could wish. My health was perfect all tho
while and in neither case did we call in
physician. My nurse has been in this line Of
work for forty years and she always advises
her patients to take 'Favorite Prescription
during expectancy; in fact, she does not care
to handle case without it. I have been
very thankful that she recommended
'Favorite Prescription to me for am suro
it has saved me much distress and pain and
enabled me to have strong. hardy children,
MRS. URCELL MCCULLOUGH, 7o3
Church st.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05
I'M THE
FRONT ROW
HEApLINERs TONIGHT.
&c staae.

Il The Stage.
The Screen.
Nelson Her Elephant Man
Princess Seeing It Through
Dixie u. 49,, :. ]. Eyes Of Youth
"A A FTER steady grind Of rehears.
4 IN ing for tPollyanna" the Famous
= Players now feel that they are
ready to pnt It over in bang up shape.
"A good ticket sale indicates that the
play will be a good puller for the box
office, and tustifies the Judgment OF
the management in selecting a story
OF such good moral tone and such
bright cheerful fancies. Harry earns.
dale will work in the cast during the
presentation of this play, this being
his first appearance with the Casey
aggregation. Miss Bee Bigden will
also be an added personage in the cast
the first three days Of the week.
First Equity Offering at Dixie.
Clara Kimball Youngs first Equity
Pictures Corporation release, eyes
Of Youth at the Dixie, must be mum.
bered among her big successes. The
Max MARGIN ard Charles Guernon
stage play, after its long run behind
the footlights, has been adapted to the
screen by Albert Parker, and the nov
city and variety OF incident OF its plot
lend themselves to the making of an
nh y, NH f,kN
is one to delight the heart Of an act
ress, with Its three widely differing
episodes Of phases OF existence ano
the number OF strong scenes in each
phase. Vigorous action, for the most
p1rt, keeps the interest at the proper
Itch and furnishes excellent proof
that the stage climax is quite as ef.
fectiye on the screen when used by
a scenario writer who understands
how to apply 1t.
The story sounds complicated in the
telling, but Is easily followed on the
screen II belongs to the order OF
dream plays. Gina ,Ashling, as re.
ward for her purity of heart, is permit.
ted by an East Indian yogi to look into
the future and see what her fate will
be Il she chooses any path except the
one pointed out BIZ love. The path of
duty, the pa.h OF ambition, and the
path of riches, all are shown to lead
to unhapptness. Gazing into crystal
globe Gina learns that IL she sacrifices
herself for her family and does not
follow the dictates Of her own hear,
no one will be tho gamer. AS school
teacher trying to do her duty as she
gees IT; as a successful opera singer
who has bought her fame at the price
OF her honor, and as the wife OF mil.
lioraire who ruins her reputation that
he may secure divorce she sees her.
SELF in the magic crystal and the ex.
peiience strengthens her determine
ton to marty the man whose love Is
az unselfish as her own.
Clara Kimba1. Young measures up
to tie character of Gina Ashling and
tue msaysand exacting emotions which
rhe feels at all times. Her best mo.
nssnts were the big scene in the dress.
ing room Of the Paris opera house and
after her husband had divorced her
and she has become an outcast. Ex-
ceptionally able support, and high
class production make the feature all
that wis promised for Il.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05
A BOOSTER FOR
SULPHERB TABLETS

There are thousands of such
boosters for Sulpherb Tablets
and that is why hundreds of
thousands are sold by druggists
every year. Mr.. Robert Glenn
ence, 2S3 S. Wilbur avenue.
Syracuse, N. Y, writes: 81
have taken three packages of
Sulrherb Tablets and my bowels
are moving regularly now and /
am a great deal stronger than
I was when l started taking
them. l was all run down and
weak from the long continued
stomach, liver and bowel trou.
BILE. l know 4 or men that work
with me, were troubled the same
as was. I told them about
Sulpherb Tablets and now they
are all taking them, and say
they are the best medicine thew
have ever tried, etc." Sold by all
druggists. Be sure of the name,
Sulpherb-not sulphur"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05
Pay When Cured

y Dr.. BuflShart wants you TO write him
today for 9streatrnent OF DR. Burkhart'1
Vegetable Compound for Liver. kidney.
Stomach Trouble. Constipation. CatErrit
miss this grandest OF remedies and won-
dsrful preventative for Grip Flu. Address
Sn Main St, cln'ti. o. For aai6 II an
DRUG Stores. Se-day treatment 81. Adv.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05

POP
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-08

SITUATIONS wANTED-MALE
ATTENDANT, secretary or companion for
elderly or invalid man; will take entire
p 500 Ledger Office
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-08
DEATHS

leys at 7oth and Lensdowns ave, At sdb
sMITH Sept. 9. MARY p.. daughter Of
Rsi.tSss ana .snd. isVi,.d ps r so funsr .s s.ss
iss1; isss Thurs int Il,,s, IL M residence. asaa N
sofIN. Relatives ana friends are invited
TO attend funeral services. Fri, 4 D. m,
e ths ,.,s r,ssidssnoa Of his son;in-isy. Herbert
Int, cSii, csivsiy eem s'sE RocSsseL sss Lan'down' Pa
sPAETH.-so 4. 1920. LILLE. daush-
ter OF the late John and. Lena Spasth, Duo
psiie' asis q sYsr srsrs a. from her late residence
srAEroRp. Sept. o. Mrs. JENNIE r.
sTAFFoRD tnee Lambert). Funeral Thurs,
$50 .. m. from her residence. 7si N. 42d
sorrSws Church. 10 a. m. Int Old csths-
sTRnNntBL suddenly, Sept, Q. BrTrr.
friends and Ladies' % Nest. No Isos. 8. SftVoc. " g.,
invited to funeral services. Fri, q .. m, at
her husbands residence, 921e Emerald ct.
Int. Oakland Gem. Remains may be viewed
,oysI wHIhscS rfs y wss wsIs.. sAEAH .:a e.
,s 'Ey'iss s. R:dsG TGST &: IVES, Rhdp ss;
nwStssIPhf-,ot l7e, y. ga ST.. on Sept. s,
weidei and deuahter Of Frances and the late
william Loveland. Service on Thurs. aft. at
2 o'clock, at the oliver II Bsir BidG.. 1920
Chestnut st. 1nterment private. Friends may
wolE.-::sspt. o. ANNA d.. wife Of late
invited to funeral FRI. 7;so a. M, late
Of the Most ST. Precioua blood % S' a. m. nVnSn Int,
HG1Tu YuNKER'@sep,. sifSsi eeS 7. HANNAH VIII. o,
notice Of funeral from her late residenoe.
221S N. 18th.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-08

sALEswoMEN-Frank nkei Millinery shop re-
auires experienced saleswonen for trimmed
and untrmmed millinery: good salary and
commission. Apply personally or by letter
(do not phone) N! w. cor. Ffont and Dau-
phin SITS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-08
IECION men HERE
| HAVE IDEAL POSTS
mos+ Units In City Conform to
National Adjutant's Rule tor
I, Best Results

p,,,ade,phia's successful posts OF the ,.s
u,nerican Legion have been organlzeu ~, -
sccordance with the standard OF .uJ
aideal post as set up py .,,nod ne
polles, national adjutant, ana ou..,ne un,nen
IN inu weekly for the benefit OF the
aepn aspsn' nosts In the United States.
soSy oT.tional Adiutant Bolles declares
a. ~ tho "ideal' post should have a
ssred territorial boundary its mem
,arsbin should rarely exceed 25O or
oon. Il "positively must have unit
o o' The women's auxiliary; 1t must
., .,,,,;ze every opportunity to tell the
nublic what it Is doing; It SHOULD nave
ppommittees on public affairs, education,
welfare, membership, program, enter
..,nn,pnt. health and sanitation, finance,
sports and convention. :,
"a survey of 500 posts In twenty
nine states,n Mr.. Bolles says. shows
Nc that posts of a membership. OF 200
~ loss have nearly twice as large a
nronortion of paid up members as those
ywitb an enrollment Of 1000 or more. Up
20 the present I find this has been a
general rule--the greater the enrolment
sboye 25O the higher the percentage OF
delinouency. The average enrolment OF
posts chartered to date is about 225 and
about SO per cent of all posts have an
enrolment of 250 or less
This city presents several striking
,xceptions to the general rule announced
by Adjutant Bolles, however. Henry HI.
Houston Post, No. 3, of Germantown,
the first established In Philadelphia, has
more than 900 members. 1t owns its
home at 157 West Chelten avenue. Its
commander is A. Nevin DIETRICH, and
two of its leading workers are Millard
ID. Brown and George E.. Lippincott.
Walter NJ. Gearty Post. No. 315,
headed by David b. Simpson, vice de
partment commander, is another large
post whose aggressiveness has brought
about its great growth. James j.
Barry Post, No. SO, William Brooks
commander; the Benjamin Franklin
Post, No. 405, DR.. A. C.. Abbott. com
mander; Price Forbes Post, No. Z,
Isidore Baylson, commander; All Navy
Post, No. 1877, Andrew Olsen. COM
mander; Joseph Fawcett Bellak Post
No. 1876, William H. Creamer, Jr.,
commander, all come within the excep-
ton as to paid-up membership, al
having more than 800 members. This
indicates that the post officers are more
than usually efficient.
All of these posts have strong, we'll.
developed organizations, with active
committees, such as Adjutant Bolles
pronounces to be essential to ultimate
success.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-08
AUTUMN RESORTS

SPRING LAKE BEACH. N. ].
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-08
HURT GIvlMGI,FlRE ALARM
Man Cuts Leg Smashing In Door Of
Film EXCHANGE

Andrew Myers, Of Thirteenth and
Vine streets, was seriously cut on the
legs and hands at 4 O'Clock this morn
ing when he smashed his way through q
plate glass door to give a fire alarm.
He was working In the building at
Thirteenth and Vine streets, occupied
by the Hallmark and Triangle Film Co.,
when he heard an explosion next door
In the Monarch Film Co.'s establish.
nent.
The door Of the Hallmark exchange
was locked. Myers smashed 'it with his
foot and was cut by flying glass. He
was treated at the Hahnemann Hospi-
tai.
BY the time fremen arrived the slight
blaze, which resulted from an explosion
on the top floor Of the Monarch ex-
change, had burned itself out. The
cause Of the explosion Is not known.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-08
Jltney Men May Cut Fare

Atlantic City, Sept. S.-Members of
the Jitneymen's Association, close cor
poration, with transportation mo-
nopo'y under a city law, limiting the
number of licenses to 125, today called
a meeting for tomorrow to consider the
advisability of reducing fare on Pacific
avenue from dime to seven cents.
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HELP wANrrD--MALE

HELP wANTED--mALE
FETISH rnsssEns Road Sq sS ma %sso. ssi: Aggy D
aomeopsth,o Hospital fFfanSiin and
Thompson SITS,
h9fS9Im1bSs Tor rsn.Fai bossesoqk s WI" IN modern atS
ssSme sSm fsmy oE sephons 81 ssuss an Or Sio
Coral and Adams ST.. "a door. -------.------.
LABogERs wanted In paper Carssh9ussi
Co. sOh Fiorist 81.
LABoRERs, s8s. 80 week. state road; $3.50
day. days. 40 Vine ct.
LATHE OPERATORS
Wanted TO work In Wallpaper manufacturing
oi%s.' once' BSSKER. BB2SS Efs'i isMiTH P&dE" WV, "
MAN, experienced, for pfsning mill; capable
Of operating and taking care or high speed
oS Ts. sa co
MAN, white for handlIns .frelsht on Plat
md0tbIy 1otbII noIy noIr' meriosn Raiiway E Express ]
Co. employment department., 1901 Market 81
MEN, live bctwecn 90 and AZ, g., who think
sunlty Is"'' with nation. w!ds 0rsanlzSf on
to 70 Tcrf hsd ss fsr
Ledger Office. -
MEN to take names for. Boyd's Directory;
only those writing plain hand. c 719,
Ledger Office.
METAL pATTERNMAKER, experienced on
both gated and ma tch plate work: must be
high-clegs man, with excellent maleable
| Iron experience: state age and detailed ex-
perIence in every shop: We operate hrst-class
| shop in heart OF San Francisco. with ideal
| California climate; permanent. position to
| right man: union wages. Jewell Steel and
| MaIieabIe Co., 1875 Potrero ave-. San Fran
| cisco. Calf. -.
| RII,IWRfGHT wanted in shop of large in
| dustrial concern. Hale kiburn Corp,
! 18th and Gienwood ave.
| OFFICE BOY-Bright. neat boy over 10
wanted to make himself generally useful n
| HALEY Co, 41O N. Franklin -. st.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-08
HELP wArrEp-rnMALH

LIT BROTHERS
HraUrfS pSRfAa sAkgf%aaRF fDS9xRFaSsEs7 III TIE FOL
wooLHN DRESS GOODS
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR
RIBBONS
SHOES
HOUSE DRESSES
INFANTS WEAR
SILKS
CHINA
uNDERsKIRrs
LAMPS
HousEFuRNrsHINos
GLOVES
UMBRELLAS
UNTR1MMBD MILLINERY
cHILDREN's DRESSES
ART NEEpLEwoRK
CUT GLASS
TO SUCH HELP WE CAN OFFER PER.
MANENT POSITIONS AND GOOD SAL
ARIES.
LIT BROTHERS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-08
PACKERS

RIyETERs
Complete gangs for all-round work.
100000 HOLES ALL READY
We have tight iron inspection; you are not
placed on Job until It is 1909 complete.
ALWAYS THREE DAYS WORK AHEAD
No lost time; no waiting on the other fel-
low: we have no limit; earn all you can.
RIvETERs MAKE BIG MONEY
week WEI W" only. iAfs II YOU 1 have any experience on
ship riveting apply today.
HoLDERs-oN
HEATERS
R1VEr PASSERS
LIVE NEAR YOUR WORK
Model town site. hotel. bachelor quarters
cafeteria; special shipyard trains. Philadel-
pha and Hartman; monthly rates: we take
charge your room and meals against worked
time.
Merchant shipbuildins Corporation. Agent.
U. s. 8. b.. p. F. c.. Harrlman. Pa.
PLANT Employment Office"
T. Leydsg; 1921 Arch st.. Ps,IaaslPhia' Pa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-08

BALEswoMBN CPART TIAIn)
We require tho services OF several thoroughly
experienced Aaleswomen In our CONTINGENT
force. who can work two or three days a
week; good salaries for eompetent help, .Ap-
ply employment office, sixth floor. Frank q
Ssder Co., ltth and Market SITS,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-08
TALKING MACHINES. RECORDS
Records, Talking Machines.

and music rolls 5oTo of. We bought our hi,
phonoSraph dealer; 10. 900 records listed ~
each, VIII sell at soc CENTRAL MIisic
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-08

BARITONE soloist desires position In Cath
oio eh9ir. thoroughly experienced b 407,
Ledger Office.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-08
PARCELS POST
DIAMONDS BOUGHT

Ssslze the highest pRssible price for them.
No matt ter what, others tell you they are
VIZ psy ss' for ysS each
more than others pay.
Z See us and be convinced
Pawn tickets for diamonds hought.
KELLY & CO.. CALL 83e CHESTNuT ST.
Private Office ed floor. over ChIlds's Rest.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-08
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

MTss HOPKINS, 2o04 Bainbridge, wants
Cooks, from SEQ to 500: kitchen maids.
yyaitresses, oooks. nurses for Warrington
oositions wanted. bright young girls. lately
arrived Phone. Spruce 1927.
MRs. KANE, b11 S. loth--Wishes situations
for cooks. chambermaids. Mattresses. in
,ant trained nurse Protestant and Catholic
housework girls. housemen. buffers. chauf-
feurs. etc.
n o. HARVER, 1910 Rittenhouse square
Male and female help for all capacities.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-18
BUSH RESIGNED TO
HIS FATE IN THE
COUNTY WORKHOUSE
Former Banker, Accused of TAX
ing 5000, 900 Worth of Secu
rites, Behind the Bars.
NOT LIKELY TO MAKE
FURTHER STATEMENT

William Bush, former secretary and
treasurer Of the Wilmington Savings
Fund Society. now at the New Castle
county workhousc. having made hrs con
fession, has nothing more to say, at least
until his trial This was made known to-
dav Nv Warden Plummer of the work
house
He is as cheerful rs may be expected
under the circumstances. He has been
spending his time reading or apparently
wrapped IN thought At the noon hour
Yesterday, when the workhousc prisoners
gathered IN the outside, Bush walked
among them, taking the air.
His attitude is philosophical. lie has
spoken no word which would indicate
that bitterness exists IN his mind against
whatever forces may have been Responsible
for his confinement His appetite Is rca-
sonably good the warden SAYS
Bush was taken Ia tho workhouse
Yesterday morning in default Of SlWl,Uhl
bail after an arrangement before MaglS-
tratc Stradlcv At that time hc waived q
hearing and made no statement, and IS
held for the action Of the grand Jury.
Following his confrsslou that he had cm-
bczzlcd bonds 10 the value ot $500, ,Wm
from the society. he was arrested on Thurs
day night by State Detective Frank W
Nc('oN.
Frederick + Stone. president Of the
Savings Fund Society, declared TO-DAY
that nothing approaching furry has
been croatcd among the depositorS. The
institution is SAID to be fully protected by
surety bond and rttcrwise, and il is
thought that the bonds may be recovered
Mr. Stone added that amounts drawn
from the society yesterday were small,
and in accordance with the usual pro
portion AT Christmas time.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-18
NEW CHARGE AGAINST
AM|LO SCARANO
Arraigned in Municipal Court To-
day on Second Narcotic Drug
Accusation.

Anielo Scarano, supposed dope king,
who was arrested on Thursday night to-
gcther with two supposed lleuterants,
was arraigned before Judge Finger IN
Municipal Court today on charge of
having narcotic drug IN his possession
and released on $500 bail. He was held
under 81 900 bail Yesterday on q charge
Of selling narcotic drugs. Both cases were
continued until next Friday.
Three other. men were arraIgned on
charge of being drug addicts Samuel
Barnes ard William Spinkin were held
for investigations and their case continued
until next Tuesday Both men were ar
rested bv Officers Jones ard Wallace at
French ard Fourth streets yesterday
morning ard denied ever having used the
drug William Sayers was committed
10 the workhouse TO undergo course OF
treatment Sayers said he was not an adj
dict, but that he had only been using It
about once every three days since last
April lust like z man takes drink
Examination Of the quantity OF narcot-
ic drugs which was unearthcd byDetectlves
Reilly and Johnson yesterday III Scarano $
room at l7lO Howland street proved It
to be heroin and cocaine in it's purest form,
according to State Chemist Watson who
analyzed samples of each. Its value which
was Yesterday estimated at $1,000 the
police now believe is over $1,000.
Government agents from Philadelphia
under Charles ". Unfrcid conferred with
the detective bureau this morning and
commended Reilly and Johnson for their
work in running down Scarano. They had
been on his trail also and believe that his
arrest may lead to further arrests in
other cities.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-18
UTILITY BOARD HAS
ORDERED APPRAISAL
OF GAS CO.. PROPERTY
Action on Telephone Rate In
crease Postponed Until the
7th of January.
QUESTION RAISED AS TO
ELECTRIC CONTRACTS

The BOARD Of Public Utility Commis-
sioners last night adopted resolution
ordering an appraisal of the Wilmington
Gas Co. s property, which will be made by
engineers employed by the board and
maid by the company Officers OF ther
company prepared the resolution, ana
Citv Solicitor John w Huxley, Jr-, said
II was in legal form. Selection OF engineers
was deferred until January !, when the
hoard will hold it's next regular meeting
The company recommended Engineers
w ] Huddle and A. s. Is Lee OF Chicago
and Sauderson 4 Porter OF New YORK.
Commissioner German suggested that
City Council be asked 20 also submit
names Of competent engineers, nut thc
board did not act on the suggestion.
Three months will be given for making
the appraisal.
PHONE RATE MATTER GOES OVEN.
Action on the Diamond State Telephone
90 g petition for permission to increase
telephone rates in Wilmington was post
poned until january z. Robert Marye'
general counsel of the Bell Telephone 20 !,
presented comparisons OF telephone pleh'
values and telephone rates ~ various
cities and requested the board To conside'
VARYING conditions. The board went into
executive session at l0.W o'clock aud dls'
cussed the petition until midnight
A communication from George II Bank-
hard. works accountant at the Harlan
plant Of the Bethlehem ShipbuildIng Tor
poration Ltd. questioning the board
power 20 change existing contracts Wa
referred 20 the city solicitor \ copy o.
the letter follows
During the latter part ct the year WI
and the carly part ot the wear WIS th'
Board Of Public tiity commissioners io'
the city of Wilmington WAS requested by
the Wilmington 4 Phiadclphia Tract nf
60 To grant permiEeion 70 increase tnei
then present rates for current furnished
for lighting and power.
"It is very essential that the writer
know whether tho Board of Public tiit>
Commissioners in granting tins increas'
had the power TO change tho existing con
tracts which the Wilmington \ lhladet
nh.a Traction Co may have had IN iorc'
AZ that time Also, a copy of the law q
notation showing what powor the Boar
az Public Utility Commissioners had 70
changing existing contracts between t"'
corporations
"Ne would appreciate your early h
tentlOn 70 this matter
The board filed letters from Harold Al
inert of Chicago and William Wagner 9
the American Public Utility Bureau, Oh
fering appraisal and technical service.