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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-01
PRESTONSBURG

Davidson Stewards.
Tuesday morning, March ~ AZ seven
o,clock. Miss Ruth Davidson the eui /,
tured and only daughter of Mr. ana
Mrs. 10 NJ. Davidson OF Court street
became the lovely bride of MI =. n.
sowards. a young business man Oh
Pikeville, Ky. Miss Davidson was one
~ Prestonsburg's beautiful and justly
nopuIar girls. She was full grad
uate of Prestonsburg Baptist institute It
nan later taken commercial course
and was before her marriage IN charge
If the Prcstenshurg Electric Llgnt
fsomnany's office. She was not only
cultured and pretty but was also most
Industrious. She will be greatly missed
IL both social and church circles Mr..
Sowards is junior member of the sow
ards Insurance Agency of Pikeville'
fire insurance agency that has become
influential largely through his efforts
and their reputation for fair dealing.
Rev. e. N. Hart was summoned ana
e,Iits few relatives and friends as
sembled at this early hour to witness
the nuptials and wish them much JOY.
nhey left amid shower OF rice tor
4 honeymoon in California and the
far west
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-01
NEW COAL COMPANY.

Offices will be opened in Huntington
soon by the Wayne Galleries Company
firm recently organized with a cap
ital stock OF $4,000 TO own and operate
coal mines. The incorporators are:
|. L. Dial. D. G. Webb, DR., O. H. Hines.
Sterling Cole, all of Huntington. ana
j. C. Ferguson, of Ferguson, w. va.
The company owns lease OF buz
acres at Ferguson on the Norfolk q
Western railroad.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-01
Mrs. Miranda Dies.

Mrs. Carla l.. Miranda passed away
at the Kings Daughters hospital sun.
day after short illness She is sur
vivad by her children the husband
having preceded her in death some
years ago One step daughter, Miss
Louisa Brickley. and niece, Mrs. Jas.
Turner and Hardy Artrip also belong
to the immediate family Mrs, Nil
randa was life long Christian woman
having been converted when small
child, placing her membership in the
NJ Il. Church. and was an active work
er in church circles where she will be
sadly missed.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-01
TEA WHAT'S in THE SACK.

An exchange tells the story Of a boy
who was sent 10 market with snck Of
rabbits. lingering around town all day
without selling them. When asked by
his mother why he had not sold his
rabbits he said no one had asked him
what was in the sack. How many Of
our merchants are like this little boy?
they have plenty of goods iUr sisie but
fail to tell the people what Is in the
sack. II you expect to sell goods In
this day and age, you must open your
sack and keep shouting the merits Of
your stock In trade.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-01

This lovely frock Of gray crepe-de-
chine may be taken as a criterion OF
the spring styles for afternoon wear.
II fuifllis all the requirements Of the
mode, beginning with the most Inn
pcrtant, and that is simplicity. 1t
has slip-over bodice, fastening on
the shoulder, long tunic laid in
plaits and plain underskirt. Between
the high and the low walstline 1t
chooses the latter and makes a COM
promise between long and short
sleeves with the three-quarter length,
HarIng style. Spring is written in all
its details but emphasized in the eye
let embroidery and silk disks that
make up its decorations. The odd
opening at the front, which distin-
gulshes this dress, revealing a little
button-trimmed yestee of lace, Is a
feature Of lie new styles. Often It
elimpses bright color.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-01
SCHOOL BAN is PUT ON
TEACHERS WHO DANCE

Morgantown, w. VAR. G. Smith,
superintendent Nof the Morgantown
public schools announced that teach
ers who attend dances during the
school year will not be reemployed
next year. This rule, Mr.. Smith said
was adopted by the Board OF icduea-
tion, which decided that teachers who
attend dances were inclined to neglect
their school work.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-01
PLENTY OF LAND.

The United States has only some
1000, 100000 of its 935,0O0,OO0 acres or
arabic land under cultivation, yet
among other things it raises one-sixth
of the worlds corn supply. We could
raise enough corn to meet the needs Of
Europe on the land that is now unused.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-01
Returned from eusiness Trip.

sheriff S. j. DeBord has returned
from visit TO Johnson and Lawrence
counties, whore he has been looking
after his extensive oil interests. He
was accompanied on the trip by dar-
tin Rothan, A. H. Puthon and Cecil
McDyer
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-01
VISITING in Oregon.

Mrs winn Adams left for Portland,
Oregon. for an extended visit TO Mrs.
Mathew James Dee, formerly of this
city and to California to visit relatives.
Her little niece Bette Graham will
remain with her grandmother. Mrs.
Williamson, until Mrs Adams returns.
Mrs. Adams goes direct TO Portland
from here ~
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-01
Another Still Brought In.

A sheriffs posse brought in another
| !g still, which was captured on East
Fork Floyd Johnson the man suspect
ed of operating it, made his getaway
| and has not been captured
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-01
ROBERT E E. LEE
Known as the

Known as the
JOHN BARKER JACK
Black Warrior and Black
Spanish, will make the stand
at Willard WelIman's at the
Forks of Little Blaine at the
Carl Bussey place.
All persons wanting mules will DO
we'll to see him.
To insure a living colt $500.
Willard Wellman.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-01
Local and Personal.

Local and Personal.
Mrs. Mamie Pinson and little son
returned home last week from Ashland
where they have been visiting rela-
yes.
Mir. and Mrs. Mitchell Hall returned
Saturday from Milwaukee, where MI
Hall had been attending school.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Phillis and
children of Van Lear, spent the week
end here the guests of Mrs, Phillis'
mother Mrs. Edna j. Kirk.
Mrs. Dan Wheeler has been the
guest of her sister. Mrs. Harry G.
Howes at Estill for the past two weeks,
Mr.. and Mrs Will A. Ward returned
sunday from Ashland whore they had
been on account OF the death of Dr.,
IS. P. Fetter.
DIR. and Mrs, lobe Vaughan and
children of jenkins, spent the week
md with DR.. vaughan's parents, ME-
and Mrs G.. B, Vaughan
Mrs. Mary Daniel of Whitehouse'
spent Saturday here the guest of Mr.
and Mrs. Jay Thompson.
Miss I,eona johnson was the guest
OF friends here Saturday She has
recently returned to her home near
paintsville from Lookout. where she
has been with the Edgewater Coal CO.
for some time,
Miss Hattie Buskirk was the guest
ler parents In Martin county last
Thursday and Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Atkinson spent
the week end in. Ashland having been
called by the death of DIR. 5. Z. Fetter
will Atkinson of Lexington is visit
ing his mother, Mrs, Mary Atkinson
this week.--Herald.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-01
Killed BY Brother.

Allen Johnson died SUNDAY in Ash
land as the result of a pistol wound
inflicted ten days before by his brother
Amos johnson, The shooting was ne.
cidcntal.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-01
Good citizen Dies.

The death angel called Mr. w
Hopson, of Auxier on last Friday he
was one Of the oldest and most highly
esteemed citizens. Mrs. L. p. Kirk OF
Cedar Grove, W. Va, and others OF
his children attended the funeral SER
vices conducted at the grave by Rev.
Icard. He leaves widow and one son
ANA seven daughters.-P
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-01
miscellaneous Shower.

Miss Ella Noel White gave mis-
teilaneous shower party at her lovely
;e on South Third street last Sat
nrday afternoon in honor of Miss Ruth
Davidson. The house was decorated
beautifully. the color scheme being
mink and white. A two course lunch
con was served. salad course and ice
cream and cake Many useful and val
uable presents were given and all had
a most enjoyable time. About thirty
five were present.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-01
child Dies.

Child DIGS Tl
on Wednesday night, March 10th.
vernon B. Hopson, the little hve and
a half year son of Mr.. and Mrs. %. l.
Hopson OF Riverside passed away he
had been afflicted with some kind OF
skin eruption which was followed by
Bright's disease
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-01
New Business House.

New BUSINESS Rouse.
@. t. Rule has let the contract to
build a new business house on Main
street just above the Big Sandy Hard
ware store. 1t is to be a two-story
brick building with two large store
rooms on the first floor and office
rooms ON the second. From the plans
and specifications already completed
this win be the largest and most att
fractive business house in the valley.
Mr.. Rule believes in doing things right
and this new building will be a valu-
able addition to Paintsville
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-01
Mrs. chas. EIorey Better.

Mrs. chas. Florey Better.
The many friends of Mrs. Chas.
F1orey who underwent serious OPP
GRAFTON in a Los Angeles, California,
hospital, win be pleased to know that
she is much improved and has been
moved from the hospital to her home
AS soon as she RECEIVERS sufficiently
to be moved she viii be moved to the
home OF her brother, Sanford Brown
in Huntington, w. Va.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-01

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PAINTSVILLE
Home From Florida.

Home From Florida.
Attorney NJ c. Kirk returned Mon
day from Florida where he has been
for the past few weeks the guest OF
his family who are spending some time
there on their fruit farm. Mrs. NJ. O.,
Mrs. Russell and Mrs. Holmes Kirk
will return next month to spend the
summer in Paintsville. Miss Virgie
Fannin returned with Mr.. Kirk.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-01
Local Operator III.

Luther McCloude, local Western
Union operator has been confined to
his home for the past few weeks with
pneumonia. but is some improved Mr..
McCloud is popular young man with
many friends who are anxious for his
recovery. His place is being filled by
c. @. Hammer, relief man from
Tennessee.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-01

The redingote and tie sush---both
features In the spring styles, find
themselves in favor with the digniiied
and graceful frock for afternoon,
which is shown above II has an ac-
Gordon plated nnderslip Of satin and
an oyerdress in redingote style, which
may be either satin or wool.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-01

Mrs. Margaret Haggard died in Win
chester saturday after short illness
she formerly lived In Paintsville where
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-01

Faculty Reelected.
The Paintsville School Board met
Tuesday evening and employed the
present faculty for the next year. The
school has had wonderful year and
the faculty deserves much credit for
the excellent school
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1921-04-01

she had many friends. She was the
mother Of Mrs. George Clark who died
here number OF years ago. Mr.. Clark
attended the funeral and burial.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-21
Jack Dempsey After
Ruth's Crown With
Nine Circuit Clouts
~ Associated Press.

ny AhAochitd frfrA.
ATLANTIC CITY. NAV gO.--Wurk.
ing In the shade ana cool II his In.
door arena. Jack Dempsey world heavy.
weight champion boxed three rounds
with a trio 81 siarring partners this
Afternoon punched the lag. shadow
baked aud fought sixty pound sand
bag for ten minutes before concluding
his workout with brisk gymnasium ex.
ercisr a. reduce the Thin roll ~ fat
that II evident around his mid section.
While simrrins today the champ
caught Jack clifford over the right
eye with u lcft hook and the ey. was
rwcllcd shut within few minutes
Dempsey boxed one round each with
clifford Leo liouck and Jack Item
ault clifford who was all hut knOck
e'i out Nv the champion few days
ng9 wore n head gear Ia protect him
slf
The champion today eliminated rond
work from his schedule. c,.ht.nting
himself with short walk. Before go
ing through the gymnasium workout
Dempsey and his camp followers play.
ch second game of baseball with the
newspaper men. Dempsey chose 20
play with the newspaper men who
won the contest 10 10 ~. The cham.
pion drove out nine home runs. lie
u left handed batter.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-21
ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN
BARRED FROM GRANTS
,By International News Service,

PARIS. May 20.--As a means ~ en-
couraging French parents Ia have more
children n special bill passed In Parlia
ment promises government aid tn par
ents 81 large families. A Frenchman.
the father Of three children less than
II years old and still living will receive
an allowance Of 800 francs per year at
the birth Of the fourth child. He will
receive a further grant Of 800 francs
for every child born after the fourth.
Parents subjected 10 income tax will not
receive any grant. An attempt 10 nc.
cord these qualifications TO Legitimate
children WIS rejected. II being pointed
out that most of these children have
been taken In by the institute OF public
relief.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-21

Nv Associated frsea
TEI,RE HATTIE. Ind. May 90 Pal
Moore, of Memphis. and Solly Ep.
stein Of indianapolis boxed ten fast
rounds to n draw here tonight IN the
opinion ~ newspaper men.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-21
CHINA IS STILL
OUT WITH HUNS
AUTOMATICALLY
8y Associated Frees.

6y Associated Presa.
BERLIN. May 20.--China and Ger
many are apparently no closer 10 M
,ctual restoration 81 diplomatic iela
tons than they were six months ago n
spite 81 the fact that unofficial delega
tions are al work IN bath countries try
ny To perfect n treaty.
Herr Won Borch heads the German
delegation which In working In Picking
md DIR. Chang In chairman OF the Chi
iese delegation which In living at the
'hinese legation In Berlin.
Although China passed n resolution
declaring II was Mt peace with Ger.
many. following the refusal Of the Chi.
rese to sign the Versailles Treaty be.
ause OF the disposition made Of the
shantung province. the Chinese gov.
rnment has not yet abrogated Its iegis.
alton forbidding Germans to curry on
BUSINESS In China.
Consequently. German firms are un.
'ble To conduct business with the Chi.
'esc IN the name ~ German citizens.
While the Chinese war legislation IN not
fgidly enforced. II stili stands on the
,hincse statue hooks. and German
rnde is not regarded mn safe until there
= some written agreement between
'hina and Germany which win prevent
egal complications.
II now seems unlikely TINT China win
agn n treaty with Germany until the
'nited States devises some plan OF re-.
toring diplomatic relations with Ger.
many. China followed Americas lead
n breaking off diplomatic relations with
'erinnny and did not enter the war
,gainst the Central Powers until the
United States had done 80.
When China entered the war II wns
was as an associated power. and not
~ an allied power OF the Entente. And
low II stnnds with the United states M
,on'signatory to the Versailles treaty
md critical III the provisions of that
reaty. China In member OF the
seague IL Nations. however. having
,ained admission 10 that body by sign.
ne the Austrian Treaty.
Theoretically. China Ia at peace with
'ermany. II has no declared itself by
egal enactment. HUT all the Legal
teps necessary for the restoration Of
diplomatic relations must be taken be-.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-21
Md Williams Gets Decision.
lx Aannclnled prasa

PITTSBURGH. May 20.-Kid WIN.
tnsms. Philadslphia. former bantam'
weight champion. won the newspaper
decision In his ten round bout here 10.
night with Patsy Scnnton. Pittsburgh.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-21

fore peaceful relations and commercial
inicrchangcs are possible.
Chinn and Germany have not ex.
changed ministers and consuls DIR.
Chang has the same uncertain position
In Berlin that Ellis Lorlng Dresel. the
American Commissioner holds. Both
The Chinese ana American representa-.
iives are In Germany merely through
the courtesy Of the German govern.
mcnt. And DR. Borch IN In Picking
merely nv recognized negotiator with.
out any diplomatic rights or privileges.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-21
noted SPORTING
MAN IS DEAD At
HOME IN ATLANTA
CHARLES Y. PAGE PASSES AWAY;
WAS BALL PLANER WITH
SPAiLDING.
ny Associated Press.

ny Associated Press
ATLANTA. Ga., MAY 2O.--charlcs 4.
Page. one of the charter members NJ
the Forrest city baseball club with the
late A. q. spaulding aud Pop" Anson.
died NJ his home here today.
Mr.. Page was later part owner ~
the Chicago Cubs but after losing his
wife and son In the lroluols theatre
fire IN Chicago moved To Atlanta where
he married again.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-21

Sprclsl 10 Tee News.
!. MEMPHIS. May 20. Al Moran
Rhrine Cub IL Memphis viii hold q
inuquet May 81 In honor Of the rims
candidate from this district to the
Amarillo Shrine meet May 20. The
ring candidate from Lockney. Canyon
un6. Memphis will In put over the grid
iron, A large attendance from near
~ vowWs will h. here. A drum corps
~ thirteen Ia organized and twen,y-one
kASlces viii tread the sands.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-21
Collage l,swh,ll.

LINCOLN. Neb.. May ?O.--Oklahoma
University q University Of Nebraska I.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-21

Nineteen ambulances serve New York
public hospitals.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-21
UDeartlsed Mastoslon Teeth

COLORADO SPRINGS. Colo. May 90.
Authorities nj Colorado College are
trying "a identify seven teeth. believed
to bethose ~ mastodon or some other
prehistoric animal. unearthcd on the
outskirts of Colorado Springs by work.
men engaged In excavating operations
The teeth. which are IN perfect con.
dition. are more than five inches long
from root TO base. and bear rings on
the chewing surface. which In about
me and one.half inches In diameter.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-21
afIE NH k|1u B EtfEIEi
IN BOND WH|SKEY
lss QUARTS OF AMERICAN MADE
BOOZE FOUND IN
.,.,L BUICK CAR.
Special 20 the News.
BROW NEIEl.n

BROwNFlELD. May 20.-sheriff
johnson and deputy Of this county ar.
rested man yesterday coming into
town and took from his car 1872 quarts
81 whiskey. which was carefully stored
w the rear end NJ the car. Buick
roadster. The man offered no resistance
When unprecedented, and was permitted
70 wire his wife In FL Paso. from where
he had Just come. The car and con.
tents are being held here. The nun
was carried to the Lubbock jaii. The
whiskey was mostly ~ American
brands. ana bottled In bond.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-21
FLOYD COUNTY N TO
yorE FOR mER ROADS

Rperlai 10 The News.
J, UOCKNEY. May so.--Judse Clark Of
rlcydada spoke 10 large crowd
wednesday nl9ht NJ Ireck and Thurs
asy niskt at Sand Hill On the road
hnsd ism,e II Floyd county. The coun
~ n now out ~ funds and In order T.
Keen up her good roads building u vii
NJ neceegary 20 vote the bonds the com
misulouers' court having ordered tn
election for June 4.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-21
Arnold Knocks Out Dalton.
uy Associated ctssa

TEMPLE. 'rcxas May 2O--Iack AZ.
mold u Dallas. knocked out Jack Dial
ton, IL Shreveport In the third round
of "a scheduled ten round exhibition
bout here tonight.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-21
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

AZ Kansas city 4: Louisville :.
AZ Minneapolis 70; Columbus ..
Al ~, Paul 4: Toledo 7.
AZ Milwaukee ~. indianapolis Z.
Evening star., 1921-05-28

With of these superior features homes in row,
the prices actually less than those obtained tor such
homes ALL WE ASK IS THAT YOU TAKE THE TIME TO
MAKE A PERSONAL INSPECTION.
To get there take Fourteenth Street (unquestionaby
the best Washngton ngraham Street. drive
Ingraham Street.
Evening star., 1921-05-28
OPPOSED TOEL LIMINATlON.
Society Wants Schools to Continue
Teaching Of Foreign Languages

The plan submitted to the board of
education by Superintendent OF
Schools F. Rallou to eliminate from
the high school curriculum the study
Of foreign languages was condemned
at the meeting Thursday night OF the
Washington Salon and United Arts So
ciety and a resolution was adopted re-
auesting the board to disregard Dr. Bal
lou's suggestion and to continue the
foreign language feature.
Having introduced resolution in
Congress to open the sessions Of that
body with the singing of The Star
Spangled Banner" and characterizine
music as 'one of the most powerful
influences that can be brought to bear
upon the making of a good citizen.
Representative T. Frank Appleby OF
New Jersey. upon motion Of Capt F
x. A. Eble, was elected an honorary
member and patron Of the society.
A resolution Of sorrow and condo.
lence in connection with the death OF
Justice Gould was unanimously adopt
ed. The meeting was concluded with
a musical program and dancing.
Evening star., 1921-05-28
FIVE RESIDENCES
CHANGE OWNERSHIP
House in Chevy Chase and Four in
District Change Hands
During Week.

Five residence properties changed
owners this week through the ONCE
of Boss e. Phelps.
Samuel A. Howard of Salemburg,
n. G., sold his former home. 3s07
Keokuk street. in Chevy Chase. to
Charles s. Kunkel. This house. which
was built about two years ago by
John Henderson. IL semt-detached. of
frame construction. and contains
eight rooms and bath.
house at b27 18th street south
east. owned by c. E. shipley. was
purchased by Nellie K. Lynch. The
house .s OF brick construction and
contains six rooms and bath. with
furnace heat. 1t will be improved
by the new owner.
A corner house at 2s1s Georgia ave-
nue northwest was bought by Thomas
Francelli from Mary E. Boyce. This
ia a stx-room emi-detached colonial
brick house. having front and side
porchee, with furnace heat.
Emma 8. Marsteller purchased
premises 1860 Columbia road north
west from ]. w. Childrees. This is
a three story bay-window brick
house, having ten rooms and bath
hot water heat and electric lights.
Margaret G. Parsons sold 1877 18th
street northwest to Samuel II. ivy
mad This house is of brick con-
struction, containing six rooms and
bath and will be improved by ths
purchaser.
Evening star., 1921-05-28
SEEK PAY INCREASE.
Per Diem Workers Want Boost tt
Cover Loss of. Bonus.

When the Commissioners within a
few weeks take up the wage scale of
per diem employees for revision the
men will ask that II cents be added
to their daily pay in place of the
$2l0 bonus which they automatically
lose on July l it was learned today.
The bonus amounts to Is 2-3 cents a
day for each per diem worker. 80 that
the request oc the men will be to
have an amount equal to the bonus
added to their basic pay. Congress
provided in one of the Appropriation
bills for the next fiscal year that en-
ployes whose pay is fixed from time
to time by wage boards should not
receive the bonus after July /.
There are approximately 1000 per
diem workers in the service, includ-
Ing street cleaners and laborers and
mechanics in the engineer depart
ment.
The Commissioners have wage
board Of subordinates who will con-
slider the pay question and report
findings to the city heads.