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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-14

Afternoon. March Is. AT ? o'clock in
the club rooms. Speaking Like
nesses Of Great Men" will be the
subject OF Mr Landon's discourse
and among his impersonations he
viii include such familiar charac-
tiers as Mark Twain. Edgar Allen
Poe, Victor Hugo and others.
Music for the afternoon will be
arranged By Mrs Walter Fegan. Mrs
J. r. Townsend viii have charge Of
the room decorations. An import
ant business meeting will precede
the lecture az 2:15 o'clock.
Mr. and Mrs. r. TT. SteineI. III
n. NOtre Dame ST. entertained their
FIVE hundred club Friday evening.
Mrs. r. Richardson, Mrs. Joseph
Wolf and L. II. Gerhold were the
favor winners at cards A two
course luncheon I'm which a color
scheme OF pink and green was car
ried out was served at the close Of
the evening.
a pre-nuptial affair for Miss
Blanche Miller of RoseIand whose
marriage TO J. A. Clement Of Hills
dale, Mich. viii take place this
month, was given Friday afternoon
hy Miss ROwie Mcdonald and Mrs.
Nernes Van Dusen, 1929 " Allen
ST The affairs was in the nature
OF a miscellaneous shower. Vic
trola music was enjoyed and re-
freshmeuts We're served TO % guests
including number from out Of
town.
Mrs. Bert J. Andrews. 927 f. In
diana av. entertained the members
Of the Fellowship club Of the First
Baptist church at a social time and
thimble at her home Friday after
ECon.
The Moonlight Five Hundred club
was entertained Friday evening at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John p.
Gully. 2OS +. Sample st. Cards were
enjoyed at four tables. and favors
were awarded TO Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c.
Dibbler and Mr. and Mrs J. w
Harding. There will be another
meeting OF the club held March %
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G.
Dibbler 12C E. Sample st.
Mrs. A. IsacksOn, 1140 Mckinley
av.. was hostess at a meeting of
the Young Married Peoples Bible
class Of the First Evangelical church
which was held at her home FRI
day evening. During the business
session plans were formulated for
o parcel post shower to be held
April and a reception to be given
for new members. Refreshments
were served TO 30 members.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-14
announcements

The current events department of
the Progress club viii meet Monday
afternoon in the club rooms. a de-
tailed review of the February At
lantic Monthly will be given by Mrs.
Viola WorthingtOn, Mrs. w. owen
Davis and Mrs. William Maurer.
There will be a joint meeting of
the Woman's Civic and the Fran
chise leagues held Monday evening
at 1880 o'clock at the Y. w. c. A.
Plans for the consolidation of the
two leagues will be discussed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-14
WONEN MAY VOTE IN
PRIMARIES At CHICAGO

CHICAGO, March 13.-Chicago
women may vote at the presidential
primaries whether the federal
amendment becomes operative or
not. according 70 the Chicago cleo
ton board. It's attorney ruled the
primary is more a public policy
election than a choosing OF can
didates.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-14

One OF the most enjoyable and in
st-accfve programs given by the art
department OF the Progress club win
bs given Saturday afternoon. March
81, before the members Of the gener-
al club 1t has been the custom OF
the arr department 20 contribute an
annual program Illustrating the
course OF the years study at n meet
ing of the general club near the close
Of the club year. For the past year
the department has devoted much
time 20 the study Of decorating ef-
fects and art In the home revival
Of interest IN the art OF the period
furniture has made timely the ad-
dress which viii be given on that
subject By Miss Ethel Montgomery
as the annual Offering OF the art
department Miss Montgomery is
qualified % speak on the history OF
period furniture by reason OF her
special study OF that phase or in
terror decoration. Miss Montgomery
did post graduate work in the study
or the subject under the direction of
Miss EuchrOsyne Of Chicago univer-
eity. The department has secured
the use Of $50 sterioptican slides
from the Metropolitan Museum OF
New York for the lecture. In the
course OF Miss Montgomery talk
she viii show how the early Egyp-
tian furniture Influenced the furni-
ture makers OF the Empire period at
the time OF Napoleon I and how the
Louis XVI and the Brothers Adam
types were derived from PomI elan
models. Miss Montgomery viii also
discuss the French and Italian Rem
natssance furniture The English
models including the Tudor, Eliza
bethian. Chippendale. Adam. Shera-
ton Hepplewite and the American
colonial.
Mrs Charles Metz, 1871 Wood
ward av., entertained the members
OF the School Mems Wives club at
her home Saturday. At s O'Clock din
ner was served TO 25 guests at small
tables lighted with candles in silver
holders and appointed with St Pat
rick favOrs- A short business ses-
sion followed the dinner and the
latter part Of the evening was spent
socially There will be another
meeting held April 10 40 the home
OF Mrs Frank Barnes. 916 W. Wash
ingtOn av.
MISS FeIud MtLdTLnNs oFl E1N-
drauliv av., and Howard AmOncs. Of
Mishawaka, were married Saturday
afternoon at 3 o'clock by Rev NJ
NJ. Rodgers at the Trinity Presby-
terrain manse. The couple was at
tended by Edward App and Miss NJ
Grant Mr. and Mrs. Amones will
be at home in Mishawaka, where
Mr.. AmOnes is employed as a prin-
ter.
At the sixth convention Of the
Young Woman's Christian Associa-
tons OF the United States TO be held
in Cleveland, o.. April 18th, Miss
Maude Heath, president of the South
Bend association; Miss Gertrude
Sykes, extension secretary, and Miss
Hazel Baer. OF the Blue Triangle
Reserves, will represent the local
association.
Sidney W. Landon, well known
impersOnator. will appear before the
South Bend Woman's club Tuesday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-14
Ewes Sore ?

IF your eyes or lids are sore; if
they itch, burn or feel dry; if your
vision is blurred, your eyesight dim;
if you are obliged TO wear glasses,
90 to your druggist and get bottle
in a fourth Of glass of water and
battle the eyes from two to four
times a day. Sound, comfortable
eyes and improved eyesight will
make the world look brighter.
Note: Doctors say Bon-Opto strengthens eye-
sight 5oSs in q weeks time in many Instances.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-14
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank the neighbors
and friends for their kindness and
floral offerings during the Illness
and death of our beloved husband
and father
MRS. TROUPE AND FAMILY.
1215-14
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-14
ATTENTION
FRIEN OF FREEDOM.

There will be an important meet
ing of the A o. H. and ladies' aux
Hilary at the X. OF g. club rooms
this Sunday afternoon. The com
mittees on the St Patrick's day
celebration will make their report
Reservations for the St Patrick .
day banquet should be made at
once.
J. ]. HAYES, Sec'y.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-14

The March upper Of st. Paul's VI.
=. church will be served at $50
Tuesday evening, March 10th. Tick
cts so cents each. Everyone cordial
" invited. 1142-15
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-14

kim with added water is sweet
milk. kim is milk. Sold at Lam
don and Lang's drug stores.
1891 {
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-14

Statues, Vigil lights at Schilling's.
12O3-14
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-19
BIG STREET IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM FOR RICHMOND
Director Boiling Recommends
Larger Repair und and Com
StructiOn of He'll Island Bridge.

Owing to lacl; of funds and the
handicap of appropriations not~bcing
available until late in the open sea-
son. Director OF Public Works Charles
+. Boiling was able to make but a
fair showing In DcttcrmcntS in street
paving during 1919 In his first annual
report. submitted to Mayor Ainslic
yesterday.
Provision for an expenditure OF
S5oeoo0 annually for five years made
available this year. gives promise of
progressive and systematic improve
mcnts for the future
According to the report OF the al :
rector. less funds for street work
were ava liable during the year than
was available before annexed terri
tory was added to tho city construc-
ton prooicm. Attention is called to
numerous pressing needs, and recon-
mcndationS arc made that more
money especially for repairs and
maintenance, be provided. RECON-
mendation also is made that esti-
mates be made early in the year, in
order that arrangements can be
mad" TO begin work early in the open
season
The director recommends the build
ing of bridge from the southern
end OF Laurel street over Belle Is
land to the intersection OF Scmmcs
and cowardin Avenues.
But little improvements were made
in park and recreation grounds dur
ing the year, except the opening OF
Shields Lake for bathing purposes
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-19
q ENTITY OF SMOKE
AND LITTLE BLAZE
t'irehEhtrrs. out In Force, Find
blaze Only with DIFF
nculfS.

II TOOK 100 iircm.n. seven engines
and three trucks nearly two hours to
put ont 4 fire in the basement OF
Reuben Bur,ons tin shop, II South
Eighth street. las; night Reuben
was away fishing.
The fire was discovered. o: at least
evidence o! fire were found. when a
man observed great volumes Of smok =
pouring out OF tn" windows of Bur
tons place An alarm was turned in
and when thu first company came.
situation and called fO- the second.
IN "a few minutes Their" We're multi
iudes q! iircIncn. plenty OF engines.
and enough trucks on hand to put out
a fire in one Of Kichmond's .kyscrap-
crs.
The chiefs Of both companies. along
with the tr.men. We're searching.
franticaliy FOR the lire and nnd,ns
only smoke After rolling out an
automobile truck and adjusting II gas
mask. on. OF the chiefs found q SINAI
blaze in the basement. In about AN
hour the fire was out.
Burton could not be Sound last
night The basement. rented by T.
J.. Taylor, was nlied with wagon
wheels. iron hoops. sport bugeies
and smoke.
a small hole vas burned in the
floor OF the tin shop, which was abou,
all the damage done. The loss is cs-
timated as being between $500 and
81 900
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-19
MAYOR OF WEST POINT
OFFERS RICHMOND PORT
IL. Lanc Cooke Proposes AnneXa-
tion of 40-Milo Strip to York
River for Dccpwutcr IIurbor,

Immediate solution OF Richmond's
water transportation problems Is OF
iercd by H. Lane Cooke. Mayor OF
west Point. who was In Richmond
yesterday comforting with prominent
citizens with regard to the anncXinE
ny Richmond Of Il strip of land ilty
or more feet wide from Richmond to
the York River. This privilege was
granted by a recent season of the
Legislature.
The city limits OF Richmond would
be extended to the York River, and
the cost of dockacc would be alb
sorbed In the freight rates.
cost compsraiive I l PrGp0S Since @'a tho
railway already Is established and
would offer thirty foot channel
without dredging IN appropriation
already has been made to drcdge out
~ bar just below West Point. which
would give n channel OF thirty-fiv
feet.
West Point is not asking Rich
mond 10 adopt ii. hut acquisition OF
tending the boundaries OF Richmond"
Mr.. Cooke said.
Cornish BAILEY. field \sccretary OF
the National Rivers and iIarbor Con-
the West Point River. and has pro-
nounccd IL the best natural port on
the Atlantic Seaboard.
Richmond. by taking the York
River as harbor, would he the
furthest inland deep water point on
the Atlantic Scabonrd. and with tho
Southern Railway cooperating. which
Fairfax Harrison, president OF the
he the case. Richmond could advertise
the world over that She could ac-
commodate any shipping. Tramp
steamers could land free OF dockaec.
which Is II big item with other ports
on the Atlantic. Freight landed at
this point would reach the West
twelve to eighteen hours ahead Of
any landed ut other ports on the At
lantic Scaboard. Mr.. Cooke pointed
out. Baltimore is shipping over the
same route nj present In competition
with New York, which trade would
come to Richmond.
Many RichmonderS. prominent In
business circles, are convinced OF the
feasibility OF the plan, Mr.. Cooke
stated
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-19
More Green Things
in Retail Markets
No Slockeming IN Prices.
Meats, Poultry and
Fish Unchanged.

More and more green truck from
the counties OF Hanover. Chesterfield
and llcnricO. especially from Hanover.
Is making it's appearance on the re-
tail markets. and these things usually
cheer the hearts or the housewives
and others who have to look after
The things for the table. However,
the Hanovcritcs and the Chester
hcldians have been learning the tricks
of the trade and they have not failed
To catch on 10 the methods OF the
proiitcer.
vegetables and extra early fruits are
vastly larger than they have hereto
fore been on the retail markets the
eagle eye OF the anxious poSscSsor
of the ilattened purse fails 10 dis
cover any material shrinkagc in
prices demanded for these things. All
vegetables are much more plentiful
but princes continue high.
Poultry is in fairly good supply
and spring chickens are just shade
cheaper. Hens are without change.
Eggs are more plentiful going at 80
cents per dozen.
The meat market is unchanged. as
is the fish market, except that Nor
folk spots are in larger supply.
In the fruit line, and watcrmclon.S
are clnSscd as fruit. the luscious
Georgia melon is the newest thing
on the market. They are going at
81 to s1.25 apiece. Blackberries from
North Carolina are very plentiful,
but the price holds up to 80 cent
per quart basket. Peaches are in
much larger receipt and are q shade
lower. Apples are rather scarce and
high. Rasnherries are in better sup
pint. Cherries are plentiful aud
cheaper
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-19
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
TO INQUIRIES STUDENTS
Boys University Announces Honor
Men for Successful Semester
just Ended

announcement OF the list of boy;
from IRON IL McGuire,s ,GniyersitH Schoo
various colleges this year. featured
| the commencement exercises OF this
institution yesterday. The list fol-
! lows:
Ir. d s: II, l. Montague; Mon,aglc: Is. 81 'ia !. 4
S 8irslna military A Ins,iin,e wiSo" + Fair
s a%G. + T. s. s; VI 4 6 r Iia5sGl s. Il. c
johns Hopkins uniHeTs Gt c. Colon.
United states Naval Academy. H.
virEinla Toiyicchnic Insti,utc--No, We,
Awards of memorial scholarships
for 1920 are as follows:
Robert Taylor Scott sc.iolars!,ip-Ran-
ID John Psyton Mcclure scholarship
'I Eanhaiph 'tT i,s ssS Mason scholarship
The. scholarship is named in mem
Mason. who was first pupil and al
forwards an instructor in this school.
Volunteering Immediately upon. the
declaration of war, after receiving
the necessary training: he was sent
10 Franco. and there died gloriously
in, the very front Of battle
Pickett Camp ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Nor
These two scholarships. founded in
memory OF Captain Hugh Holmes Nc
iulTc, I. -. ~. Klllcu at lilEn bridge,
and Lieutenant benjamin Mcclure. c.
;. ~, killed at Gettysburg. are in the
gift of Lee and Pickett camps. Con-
fcdcrate Veterans. TO he by them be-
slowed upon sons or grandsons of
Confederate soldiers of approved Ic-
cord.
Jack Gordon Memorial scholarship and
medal-rhomns Tuns,aU Adams Jr
This scholarship was founded IN
ls"i: inns, in mGmcry Of for, former nuri!!
Gordon. who lost his life in n gallant
EFFORT TO save a young woman from
drowning.
bestowal are those Of high character
rather than mere scholarship. The Sc
lection is made hy the principal and
= committee OF the Older boys: 1t has
ca5,inr,on ,Wnllams, 1907: Henry Rob
Witt; Mi'ST sSa FTangs u MToFe
M Ms @fP Ieya Fs M%5s"
lanes ArchIteld L@ach. ,si INs JOHN s Shell
ton liI"Isiey; 1910 Charles ,AjcxHnd'r FAY
William Hugh R"dd. 1919. :
,on nonn .nmn memorial m"dal--,tohn rcv-
This medal is to lac given annually
BY Miss Hope stewart as n memorial
first Mcclure boy to give his life for
the cause OF Christian civiliza ton.
Il has been held ny William RELY
Jordan. 1919
shin-John, Aih"r, IIillsmnn.
This scholarship in Richmond COL
leg was founded in the Year 1919
hySr. y. Cary. in memory of his son.
Lieutenant George Albert Cary, l.. 8.
air service.
uniytrs,y OF Virginia scholarship-Kiu-
This University of Virginia scholar
ship is. by special agreement with
mat institution. bestowed by the
Scncol upon some student ready to
enter the senior i. y. classes OF the
univc; NY in Latin or Greek. French
or German. English aud mathematics.
washington and Leo University scholar
shin-Wiliam Hugh Redd
~ i,MHmnd"n- Sidney College scholarsh!p-J
Nalcd.ciorian--T. r. Adams
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-19
ADVOCATES RAISING OF
CITY ADVERTISING FUND
L.. u. Sydnor Thinks Richmond
should I1nrc Its Advantages He
fnrc Mnrld In IcNrCcfnl WnE.

Raising o. fund OF $4,000 with
which TO advertise and sell Rich
mond" 10 the rest oc the world, was
advocated in an address given yes
terday afternoon by T.. IL. Sydnor.
president; OF the Richmond Dry
Goods Company. before the Rich
mond Advertising Dub nj the liusi-
ness Mems Club.
Mr.. Sydnor declared that i, was
necessary 10 create broader and
morn enthusiastic public spirit among
tho citizens OF Richmnhd in the pro-
motion OF the city. He praised the
press for lis attitude in boosting the
city. and urged the cooperation OF
the public.
Csinr figures on EXPANSION OF tn
city's business. Mr.. SydnOr illustrated
ths growth OF industry here and
pointed out how An advertising funi
OF $4,000 would enable officials to
advertise the Advantages OF Rich
Inond TO Industries looking for nenv
locations
G. T.. Walford. Jr. made short
talk.
The club went unanimously on re-
cord as favorinE the ordinance Civ
Ing the Ford lot, At Twelfth and
Broad Streets, TO III. state for the
erection Of a memorial library &c
soldiers. sailors and pyrNn.s who
fought in the world MAR II. cXjAians,
for q strip OF Capitof SQUARE with
which TO widen Bank street s. T.
l.eaminG was appointed chairman OF
committee 10 appear before the
Cn'-mon Council when the proposed
nance is introduced.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-19
PLAN RECEPTION FOR
LEGION COMMANDER
franklin D'oiicr VIII he Entertained
%! htchmond md Virginia LegionS
MONDAY mud TmcsIaN.

Prepa rations for the entertainment,
Oh FRANKLIN D.olicr. national COM
Will be in Richmond Monday and
tuesday; are heinE made by officials;
OF the Virginia Department, American
IeEiom' Mr., D'olier will arrive at
;I:4h i. NJ, Monday. and will leave
Richmond Tuesday night at $3.50 for
Charleston, w. Va
William y. stuart. of Big stone
Gap; commander Of the department.
OF EirSinia. will come 10 Richmond
Tor the occasion. Commander D'Olier
VIII be met al the station 10y n re-
ccption committee composed OF Colo
| mel inhn y. Cutchins, commander OF
pnrtncnt commander. Department Adj
jutani l'rice and several others
Meetings Of the state executive
committee and committees from the
hrst, third ana fourth districts OF
me state have been called for Mon
day. The state executive committee
VIII meet ut 10 o'clock and the other
committees later In the day.
ne lhird district Is the Richmond
His'ri"i. including posts in this vicin-
/ ny, while the fourth diStr.c; takes
I IN Petersburg and counties located
nrar-3y Tn" first district includes
hnch OF the Scahoard around New
! port News and Norfolk
Commander D'Olicr will Stop at the
Jefferson liotc! as the guest of the
/ nirginia department of the legion.
/ 'poH H'N alIiNal IN klchmOnu, no
| VIII De taken to the Commonwealth
| club. where he will be guest OF
/ honor AT dinner.
Under the supervision Of Mrs.
GcorEe Wayne Anderson. president of
/ The WomanS Auxiliary, America II
Legion, in Richmond. .Adjutant Price
I ana !, committee OF women. IL dance
! mas been arranged AT the Grays'
/ Armory IN honor of Commander
! D'Ol!cr.
/ The committee OF arrangements in =
! Guides Mrs. John j. Wicker. Jr. Mrs.
Morton Wallcrstcin. Mrs. Garnett
/ Nelson. Mrs. T.. -. Hotchkiss and
/ Mrs. Louise Nurncy Kernodlc. Gov
ernor nnd Mrs. Wcstmoreland Davis
ana Mayor and Mrs. George Ainslic
have been invited ~ attend the
/ On Tuesday Commander D'Olier will
/ q short address between sets
! ON Tuesday commonder D'Olier will
| be the guest OF the executive commit
| tee OF the Richmond American Lee
! sion Post.
/ Commander D'Olicr will visit "Bally
/ shannon the home. OF George Cole
/ scott. Of Richmond. who was one of
( his classmates at Princeton. \ din
] ncr will be given in Commander
! bOlie''s honor by the Richmond post
OF the legion at the Commonwealth
I Club Tuesday evening.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-19
CITY REVENUE INCREASES
200 PER CENT IN 10 YEARS
While Much Territory Was Taken
in During Period, All Values
Tremendously Enhanced.
Personal PROPERTY GROWTH
City Has TotaF Assets In Excess of
S29,O00,O00, of Whhh 1,O00,-
600 Consists OF Real FtSatc Con-
stantly Growing In Value.

Revenues collected by the city
from personal and real estate lanes
have Increased since 1900 from salt
10 figures complied by l.. Il. Edwards.
deputy city comptroller. in the city
Comp,rollcr's annual report, ISSUED
assessed. have increased in 1hc nine
teen year period covered 10y. the re-
port, from St2.353.so7 10 Sl3Il66.-
S72 AIiho on, nppi Of ih lam .e ,a,is
by the city. the figures show phe-
nomcnai increases in values in R!ch-
mord.
showed dcnclt. OF SlGO.l67.SO. bat
The surplus value aCcu ~iiated ny the
city since Ns incorporation was w.
Total assets Of the city were $50.
o70.a90.16. including tl7.l4l,S2l,oo OF
real estate values. $5,oIi 700 in.
vestments in equipment. $5'6,%24,3l
first 100000 worth of street i'm
provcmer; bonds. $3.50. aopo in in
restmsnts and sa5.,lM o" cash he
amount to sl,l4s.743.5?
How Expenses Arc Pron"r'ioncd.
LIABILITIES show. a bonded debt o.
amounting to Sl.45S,lci5O besides
other minor items.
The city's expenditures for schools
the ciiy's debt took l9.5 per cent. the
Department o: Public Utilities ia
per cent. the Department OF Public
Works s.. per cent. the Department
OF Public Safety l62 per cent. the
Department of Public Welfare 100
per cent and the general government
S4 per cent OF the total outlay of tho
city.
nond and Floating htcdncss.
Richmond paid out S2.69l. nc2.'2 in
salaries and wages during the year.
ordinary expenses. S2.2S2,'a2@S, ana
cStraordinary expenses. sI6,Sl3.'?.
Complete inventory OF the city's
property is given. Recent valuation
made by l'orstall 81 Robson, of the
Gas Works. is si.?2o,Soo. Floating
debt contracted during the year was
Sl.i5S.l?i.J0. All of which il pay
able this year except S2I5,no0, pay
able January II. 1871 Debts were
contracted through purchase OF the
Kuhn property. the lisnrico County
Gas Works and extension of Cham
berlaync Avenue and temporary
loans amounting to Sl.O?6.n6H.OO.
Pichmond's debt limit is S24,6Sa,-
1926. or Is per cent of the taxable
TaIue OF Richmond real estate. To-
ia! debt o: the city is SlO.92J O9O.J2
under the debt limit.
UneNpircd bond issue balances to-
tai sl..6I6.60. Part OF the bonded debt
OF the city was assumed through an
ncxation of territory and the taking
over OF debts of annexed communi-
ties. rF snnal property valuations
have SCARED, since 1909 from $ci,367,-
uJo Ia SuOliN.J.l
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-19
ALDERMEN TO CONSIDER
INCREASED GAS RATE BILL
W. IL. "a dams, President of the Hoard,
Will Call Special Session tn
Vote on Measure.

W. H. Adams. president Of tho
Board of Aldermen, will call Il special
meeting OF the board for one day next
week To consider the ordinance i'm
crcasing the gas rate TO Sl.2o, adopt
ed Thursday night by the Commor
Council. The special meeting OF the
board would have been called foI
Tuesday night hut for the fact that
the Common Council will meet in adj
iourncd special session on that night
to consider the new traffic ordinance
reported by the street Committee.
President Adams has not issued
tho call for meeting OF the board
yesterday, but he will do SO today OF
Monday.
The Ordinance Committee meeting
which had been called in special SEES
sion for Thursday night. to consider
pending rent regulation ordinances
was postponed TO June -. on accoun!
OF the meeting of the Common Coun-
Gil