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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-10-13
LEGiONA|REs To
ELECT OFFICERS

New officers Of the Raymond T.
Hurst post OF the American Legion
viii be elected at the meeting OF the
post 10 be held this evening at 7:50
O'Clock In the Legion club rooms.
Officers who have served for the
past year are: j. +. Hatcher post
commander; Paul Rochat, vlce-com.
mander; Roy +. Corbctt, post adju.
tant. and Wade H. LaBoon. finance
officer
Post leaders today predicted q
large attendance at the meeting to.
night, ms considerable interest is
being manifested in the election.
Several are being boosted for the
various offices
The women's auxiliary unit also
will hold a meeting tonight.
The great Harvard library con-
tains 2,O1S,000 books. 1t was started
by John Harvard with three hundred
The tide rise Is more than "a
feet at Balboa.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-10-13
Austin On Program.

What the Oklahoma College for
Women VIII DO for the Roll Cali."
was the subject NJ short talk
made by President @. W. Austin.
students in the Oklahoma Col
lege for Women always have been
loyal to the Red Cross" President
Austin said Although the matter
has not been brought before the
now student body | am sure the
Roll Call will receive response at
the college" he added.
This talk was followed by n dis.
cusslon of the problem Securing
Red Cross Memberships" by Geo. II.
Evans, publicity chairman Of the
local chapter.
Mrs. II. II. Clark, executive secre.
tary Of the Greer county chapter.
Mangum, discussed Red Cross pub
licity.
The cooperation Of the local Le-
gion post in an endeayor to make
the Roll Call success and the az
service mans appreciation Of the
service rendered by the Red Cross.
was the keynote of q talk made BY
j. +. Hatcher, post commander.
A discussion OF finance by Henry
NJ. Baker, Of the st. Louis division
office concluded the program.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-10-13
CLOSE REGIONAL
RED CROSS MEET
IN BUSY SESSION
Several speakers on Program AZ
Afternoon Session: Roll Call
Plans Touched on IN ralk
Of Chairman.
CLOSING MEET DRAWS
LARGER ATTENDANCE
Austin Tells Of o. c. W. Work Tor
Red Cross; Divisional Executive
Here; Many Delegates from
Over District.

After a busy afternoon session. toe
regional Red Gross conference closed
hero yesterday afternoon at 4:ls
O'Clock.
Momln ~ Shepard. county Roll
Call Chairman prcFlded over tho
closing session yesterday afternoon.
Discussing the Roll Call In this
county. Mr. Shepard EXPRESSED an
optimistic riew. stating that II tho
citizens of the county arc advised
what the organization has done.
what II WIN do and what {, can ac-
complish IN the future. the goal
viii be easily attained.
chas. Shaw. chairman u tho
comanchc county chapter. I.awton,
who was slated to lead the Roll Call
discussion. was unable to attcnd
the conference. lie wired his re-
grets yesterday afternoon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-10-13
Attendance Increased.

Attendance at the afternoon ses-
sion OF the conference was several
times larger than the number pres
cnt at the morning session. Not all
visiting delegates were registered
because of the rush to catch trains.
Division officials who were here
to attend the conference Henry NJ.
Baker director OF postwar activi-
tiesties; Mrs, J. l.. Mitchell and Mrs.
Claude b. Mccartney, division repre-
sentatives-left this morning for st.
Louis.
Among the out-of-town delegates
at the conference were. Mrs NJ A.
Lasater. Pauls alley; Major A. u.
Mudd, Fort Sill. Mrs. Elizabeth II.
Clark, Mangum; Mrs. J. L. Mitchell.
st. Louis division office; Henry NJ.
Baker, st. Louis division office;
Mrs. Claude B. Mccartney, st.
Louis division office; A, s. Wilson,
Duncan; Mrs. Jackson, Duncan;
Mrs. Orville Snead, Ada; Mrs. Jen
Trotter-Keller, Norman: Mrs. Eva
Area, Anadarko; Mrs. Martha f. Full
kerson, Anadarko; Mrs. G.. 3
Thompson, Anadarko; Mrs. Edna
Oliver, Anadarko; Mrs. r. l.. Harris
on, Anadarko; Mrs. G. G. Mcknight.
Ahadarko; Mrs. G. M. Cox, Ana
darko Mrs. Harley. Anadarko; and
Mrs. J. NJ. Leazenby, Anadarko.
In behalf of tie Grady county
chapter Mrs. Bertram Harris. chair
man, this morning issued state
ment thanking all persons and firms
who assisted in the entertainment OF
the visitors and who helped make
the conference success.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-10-13

The tide rise is more than q
feet at Balboa.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-16
LEGAL NOTICE
CREW NOTICE
BIDS WANTED

Sealed bids will be received by the
Board Of Commissioners of the CITY of
Pensacola, Fla, up to 2 o'clock p. m.
Monday April 18th. 1921, for furnishing
the Water Department of the City, the
following articles, to-wit: e.. c,,oau
'B'' Cast Iron Bell & Spigot Water
Thirty-five Hundred $500 Ib.)pounds OF
Ten UO) Bell & spigot Crosses six t6")
Twenty-four (24) six (6") inch Plugs.
Three Hundred 600 lbs) pounds calk-
Six (6j Hub End, Double Wedge,
Water Gate Valves, with brass trim
Five o. Fire Hydrants, three 49, foot
inch Valve, with two (2) two and one
half G. 1-2'D inch Hose connections,
open to left, Pensacola, Fla. thread.
Said Hydrants to be either Mathews
or Columbia Iron Works manufacture
or equal.
Bidder may quote prices on any item
as a whole. or the entire lot.
Proposals to be addressed to I. E
Heinberg. City Clerk, and endorsed bid
for Water Pipe Department"
AS 1t is imperative that the City Law
the above mains Immediately, it is or
under Section 80 of the City Charter.
The right is reserved to reject any or
all bids
By order of the Board of Commission
ers.
GEO. H. HINRICHS,
Commissioner of Streets
ATTEST: - and Public Works
L. e. HEINBERG, City Clerk
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WAS IN BED THREE DAVIS

Mrs. Josie Reed, 217 n. Exter St..
Tulsa, Okla, writes: Il was in bed
three days with my back. I took Foley
Kidney Pills and in two days was at
my work again. I cannot praise your
medicine too much" Foley Kidney
Pills stop bladder irregularities and
strengthen the kidneys. They help
eliminate from the system the poisons
that cause backache, rheumatic pains
stiff joints, sore muscles swollen hands
and feet, puffiness under the eyes. Sold
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-16

Corner Gadsden-st and Ninth-ave.
w. P. Hurt, d. D., pastor; residence,
908 E. Jackson-st.
Sunday school, GAS a. m. The school
is growing by leaps and bounds. There
are five separate departments with
graded classes suited to every age. II
you do not attend any school come
and join ours.
Public worship, IL a. m. and 1880
p. m. AT the morning hour the pastors
subject will be: Lost at Home" At
the evening hour, DR.. w. A. Smart Of
Emory university will occupy the pull
pit. DR.. Smart is one of our strongest
and most inspiring leaders. You will
miss a great treat If you fail to hear
him.
Junior church, 3 p. m.
Epworth League, $50 p. m.
Woman's Missionary society (devo-
tional meeting), Tuesday 8 p. m.
Prayer meeting, Wednesday, 1880
p. m.
All are cordially invited to worship
with us and are assured of a hearty
welcome.
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NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed, guardian of the estate Of Rosebud
Lombardo, minor, will on the eth day
OF May, A. D., 1921, apply to the Hon
Escambia county. Florida. at his Office
in the Court House annex, Pensacola
Florida, for authority to sell the inter
est of said minor in and to the follow
ing described real estate. to-wit: The
east one-half (1al of lot one hundred and
four 600 in block nineteen Q9), Old
cording to the map of said city Of Pen
sacola.. Escambia county Florida copy
righted by Thomas c. Watson in 1854
north side Of East Government street by
a depth of one hundred and seventv-two
O72) feet and ten (10l inches
CHARLES LIBERIS.
Guardian of the estate of Rosebud Lom-
bardo, a minor
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West Hill Baptist Church.

Sunday school, 10 am; B. F. Howes,
superintendent.
Senior B. Y. P. T.. $50 p. M; Kath-
crime Waymeir. president.
Junior B. Y. P. L.. 3: 80 p. M; Kath-
leen Brown, president.
Preaching services: Morning, IL a.
M. evening. 1880 p. m.
Prayer meeting topic for Thursday
evening, April 81: Spiritual Frag-
rance"
The communion Of the Lords supper
POSTPONED from March 20) will be
administered at the morning service.
The morning sermon topic viii be:
who Are Scripturally qualified for
the Communion, or Why Restricted
CommuniOn?"
The evening sermon will be espe-
cially designed for young people.
J. L. RYAN, Pastor.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-16
The Salvation Army.

Services for Saturday night and
Sunday in the Citadel, IA w. Govern
ment-st.
Saturday night at 8 o'clock, a special
Salvation service.
Sunday morning at II a. M, holiness
meeting.
Sunday school at 2:30 p. m.
Y. P. L. meeting for young people at
p. m.
Sunday night Especial Salvation
meeting. conducted by Ensign Nc
Ateer. The public is invited to come,
all seats are free.
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st. Katherine's Episcopal Church.

Cor. SiXth-ave and E. Cervantes- st.
4 John G. Skottowe, rector.
Rectory 500 E. Cervantes-st, phone
1898.
Sunday, April II, third after Eastern.
Holy communion, a. m.
Litany, 80 a. m.
Holy communion and confirmation
II a. m.
Evening prayer and address D. M.
Sunday school, $50 a. m.
AT the II a. m. service the Rt. Rev.
Edwin G. Weed, bishop of the diocese,
will make his annual visitation, at
which service he will preach and ad-
minister the rite of confirmation.
Friday Litany and address at 1880
p. m.
Daily celebration holy communion, 7
a. m.
On Wednesday evening. April 20,
from to 10 o'clock, st. Katherine's
Mems club will give a reception for
the bishop at the rectory for parision-
ers and their friends to which the
members of the Episcopal mission at
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-16
JOURNAL CLASSIFIED ADS
One Cent a Word in Advance
One Rate to All

Count the words in your adver-
tisement and multiply by the num-
Der Of times you desire 1t printed.
remit accordingly.
In counting words include ITO
Let" For Sale" Wanted" ETC., as
well as addresses.
RATES
No advertisement taken for less
than rs cents.
BLACK FACE CAPS, LIKE THIS,
TWO CENTS PER WORD.
Photographed matter, line dashes,
white space. classified display: &C per
line, sec per inch az lines make an
inch.)
Any person whose name appears in
the telephone directory may have
classified ads charged.
Cancel orders should be Rlven in
writing, never over the phone,
Advertisers should give their home
or postofflce address as well as their
phone numbers, because many read
ers have no telephones.
II the advertiser so desires, replies
can be sent in care of The Journal.
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a. m; A. E. Fleming, acting superin-
tendent of senior school; Mrs. @. A.
Siddons, acting superintendent of jun
Tor school. You don't want to miss the
opening exercise. If you do you will
miss the best part. A class for every
body.
Morning worship ministry of the
Word and the Lords supper, II a. M.
to 1915 p. m. The True Message of
Service" will be discussed at this serv-
ice.
Mission Band, 3: 80 p. m, led by Mrs.
Strickland. Subject: THE Philippine
Islands"
Christian Endeavor, $3.50 p. M; sub
ject: How Can We Improve Our Rec
reatiOns."
Evening service, 1880 p. M; subject:
'The Happy Righteous Man.
You are cordially invited to attend.
MINOR J. ROSS, Minister.
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Church of Christ.

Jackson and Alcaniz-sts.
Sunday school, 9:45 a. m.
Preaching and Lords supper, II a. m.
Preaching, 1880 p. m.
Morning subject: Safety First
Watch Your Step" Evening subject:
"a Single Eye"
A glad hand and a warm heart for
every one. Come to the services of
this church.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-16
POSITION WANTED

POSITION Observation-Disclosures ste
nographer desires position. Will con-
slider place out of town. Best of refer
ences. Address Miss B. c.. care Journal
POSITION WANTED-As stenogra pher:
IL years, experience. Can furnish
reference. Phone $685.
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First Methodist Church.

DR.. Smart of Emory university will
preach at II a. m. Let every lover Of
great truth come.
Sunday school at $50 a. m.
Epworth League at $50 p. m.
Preaching again at 80 p. m.
Prayer meeting, Wednesday at 1880
p. m.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-16
WANTED

WANTED Equipped, improved farms
ing improved, well-equipped. going farms
with crops growing, in Escambia county
Pecans and Satsumas specially desired
III you own such farm and want to sell
write quick, giving price, terms. equip
ment. crops, possession, stock etc Price
must be right Include full data. Adj
dress Farmer care Journal
WANTED-Touring Car. Pay good price
.. on our terms. Paper Mill Supplies Co.
1868 Brent Bldg.
WE make newspaper and catalogue
cuts from photographs or drawings
craving Co. Montgomery. Ala.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-16
First UniversaIist Church.


Beginning with Sunday, April II,
and continuing through the week end
ing Sunday, April "a, the Universalist
church will conduct a series of evan
gelistic meetings under the leadership
of Rev. F. B. Bishop, the able superin-
tendent of Universalist churches in
the south. These meetings will be held
every evening at 1880 o'clock in the
Universalist church on Chase-st, be-
tween Palafox and Tarragona- SITS.
There will be good singing by select
ed choirs, and it is hoped that the Uni
versalists and other liberal thinking
people Of Pensac cola will take this OPP
portunity to lend a hand in the work
Of establishing an efficient and helpful
liberal religious church in this beauti-
full city. The public is generally in
vited to hear Reverend Bishop. who is
a real thinker, a strong preacher and
a true evangelist of the Christian
message. Leave your prejudices at
home and come and hear why we are
Universalists.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-16
Lutheran Church.

Lutheran Church.
Sunday school, 9 a. m.
No morning service.
Evening service 1880 p. rs, will be
held by Rev William J. H. Wedig of
Pascagoula, Miss.
All members are cordially invited to
attend this service.
% w. Wright st.
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Bible Students.

Room 279, Brent building.
Every Sunday at 10 a. m.
Study of the tabernacle which dis
closes the entire plan of God with the
now grooming creation.
International Sunday school lesson,
II a. m.
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Warrington are also cordially invited
St. Johns Episcopal Mission.

Sunday, April II.
Morning prayer and sermon, $3.50
a. m.
Sunday school, $50 a. m.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-16

BRING your lawn mowers to Fomison's
Blacksmith Shop, 101 Z. Garden, to be
overhauled, sharpened and set up ready
for the season. A good lawn mower
makes hard work easy. 306
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-16
HELP WANTED
LOST AND FOUND

IOST-A package wrapped in blue wrap
ping paper, containing some lavender
and white material Reward for return
to Journal office, or phone 1900
LOST-Liberal reward for return OF one
female pointer dog, white with red
spots to w. A. Shields 1405 East BIount
St Phone 1862.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-16
CHURCHES
Reorsanized Church of Jesus Christ

Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints.
Cor. 18th avenue and Salamanca st.
Sabbath school, Sunday, 10 o'clock.
Supt., Mrs. Kelly.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
1880.
Children's meeting Friday afternoon,
$50.
Prayer meeting Friday evening, 1880.
Calvary Baptist Church.
Corner 10th avenue and Garden st.
Sunday school, 5 p. m, w. L. Pate,
supt.
B. Y. P. u, $40 p. m.
Preaching, 1880 p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday, 1880
p. m.
w. NJ. U. Wednesday, 2 p. m.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-16
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Express cruiser
yacht TENNESSEE" like
new; 75x12x312 draft; two So
IS H. P. Sterling Engines; sep
arate electric light plant. Built
to naval specifications and,
therefore, free of government
tax. Also 8-cylinder, about 300
H. p Sterling Engine; also small
two cycle tender engine. l. T.
Rhea, care Mente & Company,
Inc, New Orleans.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-16
Spiritualist Meeting.

There will be a Spiritualist meeting
at the w. o. W. hall Sunday evening
at 1880 o'clock. Mrs. Starr will con-
duct the meeting and everybody is
welcome.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-16

First Church of Christ Scientist.
Is w. Belmont-st.
Regular services: Sunday morning,
II a. m, and Wednesday evening, s
p. m.
Subject Sunday morning, April II:
Doctrine of Atonement."
Reading room and free lending IL
brary (same address) are open every
week day Except Wednesdays from
8 to p. m.
All are cordially invited.
First Christian Church.
Corner Seventh-ave and Gadsden- st.
Church school begins worship at 9:45
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-16

FOR SALE-Several Ford touring cars
slightly used. Priced to SELL Call
1914. ], ID. Anderson, Ford Dealer. 413
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-16

FOR SALE-Pure sweet milk. Gilmore
Dairy. Phone 5404. County Operator
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-16

FOR sALE-s1250O Brunswick Phono-
graph and one dozen records $40. 90.
Apply 100 w. wright-st.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-16

FOR RENT-Large room and kitchenette
complete for housekeeping. Apply 80
w. Gregory.
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Calvary Rantist Church
oadsden Street Methodist.

w. NJ. U. Wednesday, p. m.
Evening journal., 1921-08-15
Small Preacher Missing
TlUo Years, BeIieUed Found,
LegleSS, Human Wreck

DIES MONIES. Ia. Aug. Is. Omit
ed ross)-LeEless and suffering
from conclusion OF the brain. a man
believed TO be Ambrose Small, Cam
adian minister. missing two years Us
held here today by detectives who
seek the $4,000 reward offered for
him.
Photographs OF Small. and Of the
wreck Of a human being who may be
nc. are .bciuE rushed today to Tor
onto from Dcs Moines Tor identihca-
ton while the whole mystery OF
smairs disappearance has been re-
opened.
Frank Harty and John Brophy,
private detectives. who claim TO
have found In the legless and ment-
ally incapacitated cripple the man
whom half the world sought for over
a year. say they found him here last
September and that they have been
jealously guarding him ever since.
They maintain that there Is no doubt
about the Identity OF their captive.
But they refuse 10 let reporters, or
the public. view the man they hold.
A theatrical manager has positive
ly identified the cripple as Ambrose
Small. they say. They profess TO be
convinced that their prisoner IS
Small. because he constantly sketches
bars OF music. and the missing mill
iionaire was known as musician.
According TO their first stories. the
Evening journal., 1921-08-15
HAUL RUBBISH NOW
TO NEW NCINERAT0R

The Street and Sewer Department
began hauling rubbish to the new
incineratory plant this morning. The
new order requires the ashmen to
make double collections. one for
ashes and another for paper and
other innammable material.
This double collection led to a
number Of complaints being received
at the ONCE OF the Department this
morning from people who thought
the ash men did not intend remov-
ing the rubbish.
Street Commissioner Pierson said
that It is impossible TO separate the
rubbish and ashes II they are all
hauled in the same truck and as
are dumped at different places he
has solved the problem OF putting on
additional wagons for rubbish alone
which is being hauled to the inciner-
ating plant.
The new plant was started this
morning and so far, is rapidly con-
suming garbage.
DR.. c. NJ. Handy, president Of the
Board Of Health, said that there Is
considerable difference in the gar
bage received. part OF It showing
that many people are complying with
the request that all garbage be
drained. The dry garbage will be
( burned first and efforts will be made
TO drain the remainder at the plant
before burning IL.
Evening journal., 1921-08-15

cripple, when asked his name. once
replied:
John Doughty"
This use Of the name Of the for
mer secretary OF Small further con-
vinces them that It is really the mill
lionairc.
Much OF the detectives story Is
disbelieved here.
Interest In the continent wide
search Tor Ambrose Small has beer
revived He disappeared from To-
ronto on the day after he had re-
ceivod n deposit OF $1,000. 900 IN a
theatrical deal.
At the time OF his disappcarance
Small was worth over $4,000. 600. A
score OF Canadian and American de-
tective agencies and the police OF
hundreds OF cities began a world
wide search. II was believed he had
been murdered; Il was reported that
he was held for ransom. his body
was reported found many times but
always positive Identification failed.
Three weeks after Small disap-
pearod his secretary. John Doughty,
also vanished. He was apprehended
in Portland. ore. and the police say
confessed to tho theft from Small OF
500, 900 In Canadian victory bonds.
When ne was indicted for theft.
charges OF kidnapping were made
against him but the jury failed to
make a report on this score.
Evening journal., 1921-08-15
OBENCHAIN TO
DEFEND Wife
Shattered Romance May
Blossom Anew After
Midnight Murder"
PREACHER ALSO TO
DEFENSE OF SON

LOS ANGELES. Cal. Aug. a
Omitted Press) Ralph obenshain
who stepped aside" when he found
that his wife. Madaiynne's heart was
still with her sweetheart OF college
days. John Bolton Kennedy. viii
himself direct the legal fight to FREQ
her from the charge OF numbering
Kennedy. he said today.
Not having been admitted 10 the
bar in California. Oberchain may be
prevented from personally pleading
his wife's case before the jury. but
he will organize and direct the de-
fense. The brilliant lawyer who hur-
ried to wife's side from Chicago
began today his selection OF an array
OF legal talent including some OF the
best attorneys OF the West which will
defend Madalynne.
Warren Williams. criminal lawyer
who had been charged with Mrs.
Obenchain's defense. announced that
he will retire In favor OF Obenchain.
He viii probably be one Of the coun-
sci chosen.
Inc Hnalititu ioih"HN'
Obenchains may blossom
against the sordid background OF the
midnight murder" friends Of the
couple believe, II Obenchain success
fully conducts his wife's defense.
The Rev. A. W. Burch. father OF
Arthur c. Burch. also under indict'
ment in connection with the murder
Of Kennedy. arrived here with Oben
CONTINUED on Page Twol
Evening journal., 1921-08-15
MANY BIDS FOR
CITY LIBRARY
DUPONT Engineering Com
pany Submits Lowest
Proposal
LOCAL WORKERS TO
GET PREFERENCE

Bids are being opened at the
Chamber OF Commerce in the du-
Pont Building. this afternoon. for
construction Of the new Public Ii
brary on the south side OF Caesar
Rodney Square. Tenth street, from
Market TO King.
The DUPONT Engineering Company
bid $3.50. sos to erect the library.
Many other bids. most OF them over
100000 were opened. The DUPONT
Company was lowest OF all bidders.
IL proposals being opened.
The sum OF 100000 has been
subscribed by public contributions
for the building. to which City Coun-
ell has added 100000, making $780,
600 in all. The site was given by
Pierre S. DUPONT.
Forty-four applications had been
made for sets OF specifications and
plans for the building. OF the ap-
plicants eighteen are general con-
tractors. and are expected TO bid on
construction OF the library as a
whole.
It was anticipated by the Building
Committee of the Wilmington Free
Library Institute this morning that
bids would be low, In view Of the
rivalry between construction firms as
indicated by the offers made TO the
Board OF Harbor Commissioners fol-
building the new marine terminal.
This committee is composed OF
CONTINUED on Page Seven.).