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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-21
DROUGHT LASTED FOUR MONTHS
Longest Dry Spell In ios Years. PIN.
adelphis Weather Man says.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Philadelphia. Dec. 21-Philadelpn.as
dry spell. ne four months previous %
November 30. vas the mos, severe
this city has experienced n The as.
i0S years. according 20 figures e
George W. Nfindling. of the loca. rni-A
al States Weather Bureau. announced
today. In those four months The ram
fall tota,ed 4.93 inches.
The nearest approach - This scant
precipitation for an equal period vas
IN 1915. when 6.07 inches os rain vas
recorded in corresponding months
While the drought did not become
severe early enough 20 affect crops -
seriously as has happened u some
years" sad Mr.. Nundi!ng's repor.
"the water supply n the eastern part
OF ne State was probably never 50
.ow az any time during the ,ast 90
years as l. became N November
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-21
POLAND DRY TWO DAYS.
Sale OF Liquor Stopped Until
hfter Funeral Of Murdered
President.

Iiy Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Warsaw. Dee. 2i.--The government
has given orders that prohibition Do
strictly enforced until the funval 81
tho late President NaruiOwicz on Fri
day. The body of Tho assassinated chief
executive WI be temporarily buried
in warsaw Cathedral
Stanigiag Woioiooh howFti. elected
president by tho National Assembly
yesterday. took tho oath NJ oGlce last
might
General skorski. who took over the
premiership, after tho assass.nation OF
President Gabriel Naruiow.ez. pre-
scented his resignation today 20 Pre~i-
dent Sanislas Wolo.echowvkI. Po-
lands now chief executive. In con-
fOrmity with constitutional practice.
Tho now president refused ~ accept
the refignatiOn and General glkorgkTs
cabinet remains in power
President Woi0ierhowski ln his nrs,
message 10 tho Polish nation. pioads
FOR union. harmony and peace between
tho various parties
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-21
BERLIN WANTS U.s..
TO INTERVENE IN
PREPARATIONS CASE
Germany Hopes American lnflu-
ence May be Brought 20
Bear on the Problem.
METHOD PARTLY REVEALED
ny Associa'ea Press 70 Every Evening

by hsEociafef Press ~ Every Evening
Washington. psc. p German ov~r-
lures through informal channels foY
American Intervention % obtain re-
vision ~ German operations sch~d-
ulcs. reported Boo London dispatches
~ The Aevoc'atsd Press throws no
fret definite Hght on the method ~
which American influence 10 ling
drawn into a now attempt ~ frai al
jus'ment 20 the vfK'ug operations
problem.
The uox' step to 30 looked 'or. ob-
viousiy, ig AN indication ~ .he Fron~h
attitude on m. German prouo91i IA,
an American econornic commission re-
view G'7nauy's present situation "a
estimate hor capacity 20 pay ae p has's
Tor a new reparafions treaty.
There ig reason ~ believe that pre-
viOus government reports from Hcr-
IN are ~ character 90 Justify n~rs
that - the French should prove arrrs-
able % Tho proposed plan f0r rorara-
tions revision. no i0surroou0'af' 0o-
s'aclog would remain In fre war - IN
agreement az % Tho spccif~ mount
Germany could and would pay
s stumbling block 90 ruch an 7rroe-
ment up % his 'ine. ofioI1la mere
nd In Rrrl'n arc under-fo0d f0 har-
felt. has boon tho .a~k ~ a rnannsi
FOR informal preliminary eT~ha-re -
views between Berlin and Paris Hrit-
.sh agencies hardly could offer -ne'r
services. ~ Great British ls ZOO f1iiv
I committed on reparati0ns vie0s 70
opposition % the French position -
| 10 effective IN negotiations fY 30 ac-
cepfable 20 The Paris government
As the proposal approved .y -
/ Cuno government is seen here lt rep
+ resenfs employment % American oonn-
mercisi and governmental agencies =
3 bring German and French views INTO
harmony.
Continued On page
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-21
NINE Of CREW LOST
AS STEAMER SINKS
Coasting Vessel VintiIis in COL
lision With Norwegian Boat
OFF ST. Nazaire.
py Associated Press to Every Evening.

Ey Associated Press 20 Every Evening
s.. NazaTe. Dec. 2l-T'he coasting
steamer Nintills foundered early to-
day with the loss OF nine ot the crew
after having been rammod and cut in
two by the Norwegian freighter As
:urias. off 81. Nazsire. shortly before
Midnight.
The Nintilis. plying between Nantes
and Belle Isle. had just cleared the
outer harbOr when she collidel with
the Norwegian steamer. which was in
distress. fioundering in the heavy
seas and trying 10 make ST. Nazaire
In the face OF terrific gale.
The captain and chief engineer OF
the French steamer succeeded in
swimming ashore. but the entire crew
Of nine men, all married. and the
fathers OF families, went down with
their craft.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-21
INJURIES FATAL
TO ALBERT BECKER
Boy Crushed by Auto Truck Yes
terday Died in Hospital
This Morning.

Albert Becker. 9 years old. of 1908
King street. who was run over at
Eleventh and Spruce streets yester-
day afternoon by heavy auto'truck.
died al $40 o'clock this morning in
the Delaware Hospital.
The truck. belonging TO the Sharp
less-Hendler Ice Cream Co.. was driven
by William Outten. OF 442 South Union
street. who hurried the boy 10 the hos
pital and then notified the police Of
the accident. At the hospital. an X-ray
examination was made. revealing that
although no bones were broken. the
child was injured internally.
According 10 the boy and the driver
of the truck. the lad was running
alongside the machine and fell. the
rear wheel passing over his body.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-21
MRS. BRUNEN FREED.
GOES TO PH|LA. HOME,
MOHR FACES CHAIR
Judge May Ignore Jury's Rec
ommendation for Life Term
in Penitentiary.
PROTESTS HIS INNOCENCE

by Associated Press 20 Every Evening
Philadelphia, Dec. 2i-Mrs Doris
Rruncn. acquitted Of tho charge of
staying her husband. Honest" John T.
Rrunen. tho circus owncr. was here
today at the bedside Of her sixty-fve-
ycar-old mother. who had broken
down as the result OF tho arrest of her
daughter and son. Harry G.. Mohr.
Mira Rrunen assured hcr motho.
that she was FREQ and that Harry
Mohr would be with her soon She did
not tell the aged woman that Mohr
had been found guilty In tho nrsi
degree for COnspring to kin the show
man. for fear the news might ha fatal
Mount Holly. y. j., Dec. 2I-Nrs
Doris Rrunen. acquitted by Jury yes
terday of ComRicitv ln tho Staying ~
her husband. Honest" John r. Brun-
en-. was AZ her mothers home In
Philadelphia today. resting from tho
ordeal of her imprisonment and trial.
Her brother. Harry &. Mohr. tried on
the same charge and found guilty ~
murder IN tho first degree. rema nod
In jiil awaiting further action of
hts counsel. who gave notice ~ .
motion IL, an appeal Tho formal
motion will be made on January g.
the date Justice Kalisch said ne would
impose sentence.
Mohr May Go Ia Chair.
In returning i;s verdict. the Jury
recommended that M0hr he sentenced
10 lie imprisonment at hard labor
Continued on page z.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-21
PASSION PLAYERS FACE POVERTY RATHER
THAN TRANSLATE GREAT DRAMA INTO MONEY
Depreciation OF the German ark Light Receipts
Performances Have Brought Poverty Oberammergau;
Actors Refuse Fortunes for Stage of Film Appearances
IBy Associated Press to Every EVENING"

London, Dec. 2l.-Times are hard
IN oberammergau as a consequence OF
the marks depreciation. but the Pas
sion Players are enduring poverty
rather than sacrifice the traditions of
30 many years by accepting the Of
fers OF motion picture companies and
theatrical managers 20 give Their play
abroad.
Burgomaster Wilhelm Ritz, In ap-
plying to English friends OF the play
ers 10 buy their wood carvings as a
means OF augmeniing their income,
says in letter published here that
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-21
LONGwOOD OPEN SUNDAY.
Schedule Changed so Public Can Visit
Conservatory Day Before Christmas.

The conservatory at Longwood, Pa.
the country place Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Pierre s. du Pont. will be open TO the
public next Sunday. There will be an
organ recital al 3 o'clock in the after
noon. Visitors will be admitted. how
ever, any time after IL o'clock IN the
morning.
According 10 the schedule. the con-
serVatory - open 20 the public only
on the first and third Sundays Of the
month. but an exception has been
made In this case because next Sunday
will be the day before Christmas.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-21
Deputy Coroner QuIzz.

Three additional witnesses appear
ed before Attorney-Genera Townsend
afternoon in connection
with the investigation that Is being
conducted relative 10 the rumors con-
cerning the deputy coronership. They
were Harry Eye. and Carl II. and VIII
liam j. Krlenan. Attorney-General
Townsend said that he had no state
ment 70 make today,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-21
BISHOP COOK SPEAKS
TO HERCULES CLUB

Bishop Philip Cook made a short
address before the Hercules Club at
its regular luncheon at noon today.
which was attended by $50 members
and their friends.
Carols were sung by n special quar-
tet. and an orchestra OF members
rendered several selections
Six new members we're received.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-21
Fail TO Recover North's Body.

The body OF Edward North. Of this
city. who was drowned in the Apo
quinlmink river. near Odessa. Tues
day morning. has not yet been recov-
cred. Reports reaching the office OF
Coroner Bullock at noon Indicate that
the searchers are having some diin-
Guilty in their task. 1t is believed that
the body has been carried some dis
tance from where II entered the water,
by the strong current.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-21
CHILDREN IN PILGRIMAGE
TO CHRIST'S RIRTHPIACE

Associated Press 90 Every Evening.
Jerusalem, Dec. 2i.-Christmas
Day I'm bethlehem will be
marked this year by an unusual
pilgrimage of children 10 tho
little church of the Nativity.
Five hundred Armenian boys
and girls from American Near
East Relief Orphnnages I'm
Jerusalem viii march 10 Bethle-
hem with gifts made by them IN
the school. which they will place
In the grotto whore tradition
saws Christ WAS horn. The
gifts are OF wood and metal.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-21
A PUBLIC APPEAL FOR
THE SALVATION ARMY

The Advisory Committee Of
the Salvation Army makes
public appeal in another column
for funds TO permit that organi-
zation to continue it's work in
Wilmington. At this Christmas
time II would seem small
task To raise the money which
the committee asks for. Read
the appeal on another page and
send your check 10 some mem
her of the committee. II will
mean helping some family in
want now and during the months
ahead. and will add 10 your own
enjoyment OF the Christmas sea-
son.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-21
RETURN Of ARBUCKLE
RAISES HOT PROTEST
Almost All UpIift Forces Unite in
Opposition to His Reappear-
ance in Movies.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening

by Associated Press 10 Every Evening
L.s Angeles. Dec. 2i-Isoscoe
CFatty-) Arbuckle. comedian, was
making ready today for hts re-entry
into motion pictures after January !.
while members - the I,os Angeles
District Federation ~ Womens clubs
announced they could not recede from
their opposition" to his plans
After VIII II. HAYS. titular head Of
The motion picture industry. announc-
u here yesterday that Arbuckle might
have another chance" TO mako good.
The l,os Angeles district adopted
resolution affirming previous one
opposing his temperance IN pictures
Mrs. j g truhart. president Of tho
district, stated that although ArbuclSle.
at his third trial IN san Francisco.
had been acquitted ot causing the
death of Virginia Rappc. screen
actre~s, The Testimony was or such
a Character ss 20 har him forever from
appearing before a decent sel,-re-
spec;ing pubic"
Il can truthfully say" she declar.
ed, that the club women of this
country viii not commend any Ar
buckle aims. and do not think any
fihn Will succeed without our recon-
mendstion"
Milwaukee. Dec. 2i.-"The mere sug
gcsuon q the return OF Arhuckle "a
the films is an outrage and insul,
20 the public" Rev. L. G. Rehner.
secretary Of the Milwaukee Federation
% !
NrhuckAe again would be shown in
motion pictures.
Walia Talla. Wash. Dec. eI-plc-
tures showing Roscoe Arhiivl<le will
continue 20 he barrcd here. according
20 Mayor Ben J.. Hill.
Livingston. Mont. Dec. 21.-C1ergy-
men here. Informed that. Roscoe Ar
buckle had been given a chance "a
come back In filmdom. eaid give Fat
ty' a chance" Rev. s. u. Mccarthy
president OF the Livingston Minis.
,erial Association. added that the or.
ganization would not ask motion pic
ture theatres 20 bar new ArNbuckls
productions.
Buffalo. Dec. PA meeting of the
city Federation OF womens Clubs ha<
been called 20 consider the reinstate-
ment OF Roscoe c. (Fatty) Arbuckls
in motion pictures. Mrs. Charles
Siegesmond. chairman OF tho moving
/ picture committee OF the federation
today said the organization would op.
pose the return Of Arbuckle and de.
clared that VIII II. Hays had de
| ceived" the national convention o
/ Federated Women's Clubs. She quot
cd Mr.. Hays as saying that Arbuckl,
would not be permitted 10 reappea,
in motion pictures.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-21

has the equivalent of approximately
only $4,000 as its net return FOR the
Passion Play of 1899. The gross re-
ceipts were 2l,O0O.OOO marks. equal
TO SlO,36O. In 1910 the play netted
l,5OO, 900 marks or 1859, ,O00.
The players have refused American
offers for the film rights OF their play
which would have put them in pos
session OF more wealth than ever they
dreamed Of owning. Theatrical pro-
ducers have offered them tours abroad
and have approached several indi-
vidnal members OF the cast with con-
tracts for separate engagements. but
al ja vain
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-21
Liberty Bond Quotations.

by Associated press to Every Evening.
New York, Dec. 2l.-Liberty bond
quotations at p. m; 9Ia's. Zoe. 60;
second as, $500: first AIS. sS ).
second AIS. 9s.24: third AXIS. 9S.S4:
fourth AIS. 1854; Victory 4as. un-
called, l0O.S6; L. S. Treasury as
99.92
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-21
MEXICAN PETE BOUNDS
So POINTS IN 3 HOURS
Rumored Purchase of New Oil
Lands Responsible for Sensa-
tional Jump.
BY Associated Press to Every Evenins.

New York. Dec. ei-One % the
most sensational price movements OF
the New York stock Exchange In re
cent months took place today in the
stock Of the Mexican Petroleum Com
pany which advanced nearly so points
in less than three hours
Opening at 262. four points above
Yesterdays close and a new high
record FOR the year. the stock advanced
in successive sales Of 100 shares 70
800.
Less than $4,000 shares OF the stock
are outstanding. the remainder hav-
ing been converted into the stock OF
the Pan American Petroleum and
Transport Company.
Reports were circulated in the
financial district that the sensational
rise was in speculative anticipation OF
tho announcement by the company.
late today, OF the purchase Of some
property in the new Smackover oil
fields In Texas. but no Official con-
irmation Of this was forthcoming.
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-21
LATE NEWS FLASHES.
BY Associated iress to Every Evening

by Associated lress 10 EVERY Evening.
Plymouth. Mass. Dec. 2l-Ply-
mouth today observed Forefaihers
Day in memory Of the pilgrims who
landed at Plymouth Rock 3O2 years
ago from the Mayfiower.
Notre Dame. Ind. Dec. 21.-The
University of Notre Dame football
team will play the Princeton Univer-
sity eleven at Princeton on October
20. 1928
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-21
Another Car Contract.

Though the local plant has not been
advised, IL is said that the Harlan
shops Will build 90 more steel ears foe
the Reading Railway. The shops are
now working on a 50-car contract
Zoe the company.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-21
RADIO TREAT TONIGHT.
DIR. Russell II. ConweIrs Lecture 10 be
Heard at Flrst.Central Church.

Through the radio DIR. Russell II.
Conwell's lecture on Acres Of D!a-
mOnds" will be received az First-Cen-
,ral Presbyterian Church tonight. The
lecture. which will start al 7.30. Will be
broadcast from the John Wanamaker
station in Philadelphia.
The Wilmington Electric Specially
Co. has installed a receiving instru-
ment az First-Central Church 10 re-
ce.ve this lecture. The public Is IN
vited 20 attend.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-21
NAB ALL IN kLAN REGALIA.
Y. J. wm Treat All Ku
kluX as Mental Detectives.

BY Associated Press 90 Every Evening.
Harrison. y. j.. Dec. 21-Ins,ruc-
lions 20 arrest any one appearing n
the city wearing the regal.a % ths
X k.uN k.aa and orders 90 have he
sanity OF al such persons determined
by physicians were posted today by
CHEZ Of Police Wash.
The orders. adopted BY ;ho Com
mon Council. also include the unuask-
ing o. hoodeI individuals and tsa
days Imprisonment.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-21

Morris Cohen. 6 years old. of elC
Madison street. was struck and
knocked down by touring car
urlNrr by Purcoi Battista. Of 1895
lhnrn.n street. this afternoon. He
wac not badly injured and was re-
moved 10 h.. home.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-21
MRS. MARY SMlTHERS DEAD.
Widow Of Nathaniel B. and
Mother OF the Late William
7. Smithers.
Special Dispatch 10 Every Evening.

hlsClhl Ahfpafct u livery Evening.
Dover. Doc. ci-Mrs Mary Eliza
beth Sn.there. widow of Nathaniel b.
smithsrs and mother ~ the late Will
liam r Smthsrs. died here a.; 6 O'Clock
fhs morrlnE. after a br.ef ulness. OF
pneumonia- Mrs. SmiiheIs passed her
sSth year last February She was &C
tlys in " e.. y. o.. work .n Deia ware
and also was one ot che charter mem
ber % the Peoples Christian Church
q ths town. !n wh.eh church and
SUNDAY school che was moSt active.
poldlng tho DO ton ~ lady superln-
oudent of the sunday schoo..
40 ARA ngcments Tor the funeral
nave bcen made. Interment Will be a.
uarraft's chapel
g.. ". Ingram.
George ". Ingram, 20 years old. OF
.os south Harrison street a former
sergeant on the police lorce. died yes
.erday - he home. following an Ill
les,s ~ four years 10 we well known
n Wilmington. having been employed
tt various times by he Pennsylvania
.ailrl a. the Bette Machine Co. ILp-
..ucpif's store and the Sunday Star.
NJ Ingram Wac member Of Hope
edge. ! .. o D.. and u Corinthia d
lodge shield - Honor. lie u sur
,.fed by his w.drw. Mrs Emma r
lnrram. and by TWO sons William NJ
HH1 Howard n. Ingram. The funeral
trr.. .ooa will be held Saturday after
N.ou a. o'clock lnterment Will be
If Slrornrcok cemetery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-21
Amusements Tonight

Aldine-Naudeville and pictures
Queen" Above An Law
Honor First.
Arcadia" Human Hearts"
SsVoy--''The be yellow rypho or
PiayhouSe-\O attraction.
Garrick-NO attraction.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-21
Weather Forecast.

by Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington. Dec. 7i.-Weather forccs~
for Pennsylvania:
Fair tonight and Friday. colder 10
night, fresh 20 strong north and north
west winds. diminishing tonight.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-21
Cantata at Hanover,

Hanover Presbyterian Sunday
school Will give its Christmas enter
tainment tonight and present the
cantats The Night Before Christmas. q"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-21

For Clover Dairy Safe MIX phoas
lSs0-l54l.-Adv,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-21

Mundy Bros. sell furniture. Phone
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-21

Christmas Cards so7 Market st.-Adv.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-02-02
WOULD AMEND THE CODE
Eighteen Candidats for Delegates
Oppose a New Draft.

Jefferson City, Missouri, Jan. H.
Missouri will have no entirely new
constitution if the opinions OF cigh-
teen of the twenty eight candidates
for egates-at-large arc considered
as representative of the attitude Of
the coming constitutional conven-
ton body.
Ideas expressed by the eighteen
candidates for delcgates-at-large, in
answer to duestionnaires sent out to
all of the twcnty-eight candidates,
fifteen of whom will be elected to the
constitutional convention next Tues
day. indicate that the convention
members will oppose any attempt to
rewritc Missouri's constitution en-
tirely or to draft a new constitution.
All OF the candidates answering the
inquiries stated that the constitutional
convention should attempt merely to
iodify the states code of laws and
to make only changes necessary to
meet present day conditions.
n majority of the candidates ex-
pressed themselves in favor of pre-
serving the bill of rights of the pres
ent constitution.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-02-02
Rockhold Motor Co. Robbed.

Sometime Sunday night or Monday
morning some party or parties broke
into the Rockhold Motor Co. building
and took $26.26 in cash from the
cash register.
The thief gained entrance by break
ing a window light out of an east
window in the rear of the building,
and made his escape through the back
The theory that the robbers were
local TALENT seems to be very JUS
tifiable as they seemingly knew the
lay of everything in the garage. In
breaking into the register they used
a spring leaf and the damage to the
machine amounts to more than the
money secured.
Bert Wheatley, manager of the
garage, has some pretty strong clews
leading to local parties, but at this
time no arrests have been made
Adrian Journal.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-02-02
Miss Gladys Erhart.

Gladys. daughter of A. ]. and Lii
lie M. Erhart. was born March 8
1904, in Adrian, Mo-. and died Janu-
ary rs. 1922, at the family home in
Butler, aged II years. 8 months and
IS days.
When about nine years of age she
removed with her parents to Ness
City, kan., where they lived until
1920 when they moved back to But
Ter. She was member of the soph-
omore class of the Butler High
school, eight members of her class
acting as pail bearers.
For over five years she has been
in falling health suffering intensely
the greater part of the time. She
was always ambitious and bravely
fought against great odds, to gain
her education, Despite her i'll health
she always stood at the head of her
classes and when she was compelled
to give UP her studies a few weeks
ago. she was very deeply grieved but
patient in her disappointment,
Besides her parents she leaves to
mourn her loss five brothers: A. j.,
jr. of Rockville, Mo, L. T., of Stat
ford, Kan. Aubrey. Andrew and Del
bert al home, and three sisters: Mrs.
Monnett b. Davis of Port Elizabeth,
Cape OF Good Hope, South Africa,
Mrs Franklin d. Borlhwick of But
Ter and Miss Jaunita at home. One
brother preceded her to the Great
Beyond in infancy.
Funeral services were conducted at
the Baptist Church in Adrian, Mo-,
Monday afternoon by Rev. T. C..
Brammer of this city assisted by
Rev. II. A. Mitchell, pastor of the
Ohio Street M. E. Church. Burial
was made in Crescent Hill Cemetery.
Xxx
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-02-02
February Term Of Circuit Court.

The uockets for the February term
OF the Bates comfy circuit court are
being distributed by Circuit Clerk
Swarens.
There are 224 cases and hearings
docketed for trial, none Of which are
of anv great general interest. Thir-
teen divorces, nineteen state cases;
seven drainage district cases; thirty
tax suits and the remainder suits to
quiet title, accounts, damage and
other routine cases.