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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-20

LAW AFFECTS WOMEN

A foreign born woman can no
longer become an American citizen
through her marriage 10 an Ameri-
can citizen or through the naturaii-
zation of her husband A law
passed September 22 says a woman
must be naturallzed. but II she is
married TO an American citizen.
whether he has been born in the
United States or been naturalized.
she does not have 20 file a declaration
OF intention or "first papers" She
also has 20 prove only one years
residence in the United States be-
fore the date OF filing her petition,
or second papers"
The new law provides that an
American-born woman shall keeI
her American citizenship ~ she
marries an alien eligible for citizen
ship. unless she formally renouDces
such citizenship IN a court which has
Jurisdiction over naturalization cases
II she has lived continuously for
two years during her marriage In her
husbands country or for Ave years
IN any other foreign country she
will lose her American citizenship
unless she goes 20 a diplomatic or
consular representative OF the
United States and presents satisfae-
tory reasons for remaining away
from the United States for suoh a
long period OF time.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-20
NINE ACCUSED OF
OBSTRUCTING WALKS

on warrants sworn out by Clerk
OF the Market McAteer. charging
violation OF the recently passed
resolution Of the Street and Sewer
Department prohibiting the OBJ
struction OF sidewalks after 10
o'clock in the morning. nine King
street merchants were arrested last
night.
Hearings OF the charges were con-
tinued until Thursday by Judge
Hastings In Municipal Court this
morning.
The defendants are; Simon Rosen-
thai. Georgory Kramedas, James
Brown. Mayer RoseDbaum, William
sautsos. Samuel Clraoio, Peter Celia,
Samuel Altman and David Altman
Philip L. Garrett. appeared as eoun-
sci for Rosenthal and Kramedas.
other arrests are likely 10 be
made.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-20
POLICEMAN, WAR
VETERAN, IS DEAD

Bernard p. Skepski, 20, a motor
cycle officer OF the Bureau OF Police.
died at o'clock this morning OF
tuberculosis. following an illness OF
two years. Funeral services Will
probably be held on Monday with
the police and members OF the
American Legion participating. He
lived at 41s South Jackson street.
Mr.. Skepski was appointed a po-
liceman on February 8. 1917. and
relieved from duty IN July, 1917.
when he enlisted for the world war,
in the seth Pioneers. He served
about two years and upon his return
TO this city resumed his police du-
ties. but worked only a short time
when he became incapscitated from
duty.
lie leaves a widow but no children.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-20
BOY SPEEDER
HITS TROLLEY
Thomas Hall Remanded to
Juvenile Court by Judge
Hastings
TRUCKS CRASH,
BOTH DAMAGED

Attempting TO speed between two
trolley cars which were approaching
in opposite directions on Washing
ton street bridge yesterday after
noon. Thomas Hail, 1s, crashed into
tho southbound car. ripped on the
front end and continued on hts way.
Il Is charged. He was overtaken and
arrested by Motorcycle Officer Black
iston on charge OF speeding and vio-
laung the traffic rules.
Hall was arraigned in Municipal
Court this morning but because OF
his age he was remanded by Judge
Hastings 20 the Juvenile Court. Of
hoer Blackiston said that the youth
was driving at a rate OF about thirty
miles an hour
Charles Morris. motorman OF the
car. narrowly escaped injury
While backing out from the curb
on East Fourth street. between
French and King streets. about Z
o'clock. an automobile operated by
John Cooney struck a New Castle
trolley car. The car and automobile
were slightly damaged.
In an effort 20 avert a collision
with a passing automobile on Union
street near Ninth. shortly before 6
o'clock. Harry A. Thomas. OF 2405
Jessup street drove truck OF the
American Coat and Coke Company
into a truck OF the Hearn OIL Com
pany. driven by Samuel Smith. Both
machines were badly damaged.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-20
FINDS HOME FOR ORPHAN.

A home with a family near
Smyrna, has been found for George
Morris. 12-year- Negro orphan,
by ]. Paul Green. chief probation
officer OF the Juvenile Court. Mr..
Green took the lad by automobile to
his new home this morning.
When the child's plight first came
20 the attention OF the. court sew
eral days ago. Mr.. Green was at a
loss to know where TO keep him. be-
cause OF the lack Of a detention
house. His appeal for a temporary
home for the child was promptly
responded TO by about a half dozen
local Negro families The young
Negro had q home with one OF these
families until he was taken 20 hts
permanent home today.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-20
WAS mother
TO TWIN DOLLS
Friends Say Mrs. McNally
Had Mania for Mother
hood
HUSBAND SAYS
SHE KILLED TOTS

HAMMOND, Ind, Oct. 20 Omitted
Press).-A mania for motherhood
with which Mrs. Hazel McNally. ac-
cused for staying her twin babies,
was obsessed from girlhood, was de-
scribed at her preliminary hearing
on a charge OF murder here today.
Her defense IS that she never had
twins but merely played mother
with two dolls.
Mrs. G.. A. Kahne and her daugh-
ter, who knew the accused woman
fifteen years ago when she was a
young girl. declared that she fire.
quently feigned motherhood.
Il recall when she was about six
teen. she wheeled around a baby
carriage containing two bundles
which she claimed were her twins.
No one was allowed TO look at their
faces, but we found out they were
dolls dressed as children"
Mrs. Kahne's daughter. a girihood
playmate Of Mrs. McNally confirmed
her mothers story.
Attorneys defending the young
woman relied on this testimony to
free the girl.
Frank McNally. HazePs husband,
was cross examined at the opening
OF court She said that his wife
gave birth 10 twins on December 8,
1921, and they mysteriously disap-
peared tho following February. She
substituted dolls for the children, he
declared.
Attorneys for the defense. pointed
out that corpus delecti" had not yet
been proven by the prosecutors.
They declared no court could as
sumo even a reasonable doubt that
the defendant was guilty unless the
bodies. or some one who saw the
bodies. are produced.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-20
HERCULES CLUB RECEPTION

The Hercules Club viii open its
social season with party in the
gold ballroom OF the Hotel DUPONT
this evening. All Hercules employees
with their families and friends arc
looking forward 20 a brilliant event.
The Hercules picnic. with which the
last season closed, was so successful
as a get together" that the club has
high hopes for this seasons premier.
A reception followed by dancing and
cards viii AFFORD the principal enter
tainment OF the evening. Feature
dances have been planned. Willard
Wilson's orchestra will provide the
music.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-20
SUDLERVILLE MAN
LOOKS FOR TRUITT

A man giving his residence as
Sudlersville. Nd, called at the De-
tective Bureau, this morning. and
told Captain OF Detectives Benson
that he was anxious 20 locate J. Ed
ward Truitt, a former stockbroker
IN the Delaware Trust Building, as
he wished 20 question Mr.. Truitt
relative 20 an investment he, the
Marylander, had made some time ago
with Mr.. Truitt, amounting 20 over
$1,000.
80 are we anxious TO locate Mr.
Truitt," replied Captain Benson.
and question him regarding some
other investments"
Truitt has been missing from his
Office In the Industrial Trust Build
ing since last Friday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-20
ATTENDED SESSION OF
PRISON CONGRESS

After attending the annual session
OF the Prison Congress. held in De
troit, Mich. former Judge J. Frank
Ball. Horace J.. Dilworth ana Joseph
L. Hamilton. OF the trustees OF the
New Castle County Workhouse; DR..
John Ball. Of the Ferris Industrial
School trustees; George y. Marx
superintendent OF the Fesris Indus
trial School; Mrs. Marx, Mrs. Emma
Jackson, superintendent OF the
Cirls' Industrial School. and Parole
Omcer James A oliver, returned
homo yesterday afternoon.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-20
ATTACKED
HER, GIRL SAYS.
Young Man Accused by
Blackbird Girl Held in
$1,000 Bail
ARREST MADE BY
DETECTIVE MOORE

Charged with felonious assault on
Miss Margaret Wright. aged 20. Of
near Blackbird; Archie Poore. 81,
OF the same locality. was arrested
by State Detective Moore and w. r..
Minor. OF the attorney generals
office yesterday afternoon, and put
in the New Castle County Work
house. The arrest was made while
Poore was working In a field with
his father and brother on the
farm of>the former.
AS the evidence in the hands OF
the attorney generals office IS said
not 10 warrant prosecution on
charge Of felonious assault. Poore
was held in $1,000 bail for a further
hearing next Monday morning on a
charge OF adultery by Magistrate
Gluckman this morning. Poore OBJ
tanned a bondsman and was releas-
ed from custody. He IS married.
The young woman IN her com
plant TO the authorities said she
was sitting on the front porch
when Poore IS said 20 av G
approached the house. Claim
ing TO have something IN his eye he
IS alleged to have requested the use
OF a mirror. Miss Wright Is said 70
have gone into the house where she
was followed by Poore. She secured
a hand mirror which she says ao-
cording 10 Detective Moore she was
holding for Poore when he is alleged
TO have attacked her.
A warrant Yves sworn out for the
arrest OF Poore by Miss Wright's
father Detective Moore was cali
ed on to make the arrest by Town
send officials before whom the war
rant was sworn out.
Poore Is said 10 have come 10
Delaware from Maryland recently.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-20
HEAVY SENTENCE
FOR DRUG USER

On charge OF having in his pos
session a narcotic drug, John
Harden. Negro, arrested yesterday
by Detective Gamble and Cook. was
fined $1,000 and costs and sentenced
TO three years imprisonment by
Judge Hastings IN Municipal Court,
this morning. He pleaded guilty to
the charge. stating that he had the
dope" for his own use.
Clifford Jackson and Howard An
derson. Negroes; Lenna Ellegood.
Negress. and Bessie Lynch were or
dered committed to the workhouse
for treatment for the drug habit.
DR.. G. W. x. Forrest said that the
four are addicts.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-20
NO COAL, FAMILIES
HUNT WOOD AT NIGHT

Evidently the scarcity Of fuel IS
driving some people 10 do things 70
which they are not accustomed. to
say the least, according 20 COM
plants filed with the police.
Unable 20 buy fuel many persons
have resorted 20 the expedient Of
picking up bits OF lumber around
building operations. during the
night. loading II on small wagons
and hauling Il away.
Several such visitors were noticed
at the new library building at 2
O'Clock last Sunday morning.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-20
ARGUE RADIO SUIT.

Judge Morris in the United States
District Court today heard argument
in the suit OF the Radio Corporation
Of America against the Radio Audion
Company. The plaintiff alleges i'm
fringement OF patents and asks for
an injunction. William q. Mahafy
rpresents the plaintiff. ~
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-20
OPERATED CAR WHILE
INTOXICATED, CHARGE

After he is said 10 have driven his
car against a pole at the Eleventh
and King streets corner OF Rodney
Square Park. Charles Cunningham
was arrested shortly before ~ o'clock
last night on a charge OF operating
an automobile while intoxicated.
Hearing OF the charge was continued
until Tuesday by Judge Hastings. in
Municipal Court this morning. at
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-20
CEDARS-STANTON
TRY AGAIN TOMORROW

The Cedars and Stanton ball teams
will meet IN another contest on the
Brandywine Springs ball diamond at
$50 o'clock tomorrow afternoon TO
play of the tie game. for champion
ship honrs of the Suburban Church
League series. The team played a
inning tie last week. Thompson
viii pitch for Cedars again tomor-
row.
Jester who pitched for Stanton
last week will take the same old
post tomorrow.
At the request OF Leon Woods.
manager and Francis Bacon. cap
tain Of the BAH team. the ball play
ers Of the Cedars team are asked
TO report not later than 100 o'clock.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-20
BULLDOGs PRACTTCE TONIGHT.

The Defiance Bulldogs viii resume
outdoor workouts tonight at the
Third and Adams street ground. O.
On Wednesday Coach Welsh had
the squad indoors for a blackboard
talk and several new plays were ex-
plained. The entire game last sun
day with Essinston was gone over.
the mistakes being pointed out and
explained.
Several new men reported for
their initial workout wednesday. IN
Guiding some Of iast years team
who have been absent from the city.
This Will give the Tenth Warders
practically last years team IN It's
entirety with the appearance Of the
prodigals.
Tonlght's practice viii start i'm
mediately at s o'clock. Every mem
Der who has been out for the team
at any time this year Is urged to be
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-20

the request OF Philip l. 0arrstt
counsel for Cunningham. ~rs.
Cunnlngham's car. Ford road
ster. had not been removed from
its position against the pole this
morning. sT
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-20
GRADY WILL NOW
SLEEP In JAIL

When william Grady was ar
raigned on a charge OF breach OF the
peace before Judge Hasting In NUM-
cipal Court this morning. his wife
testified that he gets drunk and
comes home and raises a disturbance
and that he sleeps IN a stable in
preference 20 sleeping in the house.
william admitted that he has been
drinking considerably and pleaded
guilty TO the charge.
Judge Hastings sentenced william
TO three days.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-20
TO EXAMINE FOR WEST POINT.

Acknowledgement J. Austin Eli
son this morning sent out notices OF
n preliminary examination 70 be held
here for the admission OF Delaware
boy 10 West Point. The examinations
will be held on November . and 10.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-20

present as many important changes
are 10 be inaugurated into the De-
fiance system OF play tonight.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-03-29

trrom said filing station.
lated at Milbank, South Dakota
City Of Milbank,
by N. Il. Nelson. Mayor.
Attest: a. A. Blonlouis., Auditor.
T1e roll being called on adoption e
abora resolution resulted a follows:
A.es- Brannon, Goodman, EraIas,
~5urgens, Riley Noss; Nays-rone;
w~iiereupon His Honor the Mayor de-
clared the motion duly adopted and
passed.
The following resolution was pre-
sented by Alderman Grams, who NOV
ed its adoption, seconded by Alderman
Voss.
"Whcreas, The Holt Motor Com
pany, has made an application to the
City Council for permission to con
struct, maintain and operate a gaso-
line and oil filing station in its build
ir~ situated on Lots II and Is Block
s Of the City Of Milbank, South Da-
kota. and to alter their present build
iny where necessary, and to construct
and use grade crossings leading from,
Main Street and Fourth Avenue to
and from said filing station,
Now. Therefore, Be 1t Resolved,
That permission is hereby granted to
Holt Motor Company to construct,
maintain and operate a gasoline and
oil filling station in its building situat-
ed on Lots II and Is of Block 8 of
the City Of Milbank, South Dakota
and to alter their present building for
said purpose, and to construct and use
grade crossings leading from Main
Street and Fourth Avenue to and from
said filing station.
Dated at Milbank, South Dakota,
March 9th, 1922.
City of Milhank,
by N. F. Nelson. Mayor.
Attest: A. A. Blomquist, City Auditor.
The roll being called On adoption oil
above resolution resulted as follows
AYES Brannon, Goodman, Grams,
Jurgens, Riley Voss; Nays-none;
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-03-29
Stockholm
TOO late for last week

Too late for last week
Mrs. Bert Hedman spent a day in
WATERFOWL last week.
d.. Church made some professional
calls in town last Tuesday.
The j. E. johnson family were pleas
ant callers at the Z. A. Werner home
last Sunday afternoon.
John Larson of LaBolt spent the
week end at the 0. B. Fornell home.
Mrs. Arthur f. Berg returned to
her home in Aberdeen last Saturday
evening after spending a couple of
weeks with her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
r. A. l-undquist.
Mrs. .Adolph Johnson called at the
Q. Lief home last Friday afternoon.
Miss Julia Hedman is spending a
few days in town.
Mrs. A. G. Berg is still confined to
her bed with rheumatism.
Messrs. c. Ediason and Sam Jensen
left for Viborg, S. D., Saturday morn
ing of last week.
Will Hedman was a business caller
in LaBolt last Monday.
-H-A-
Telephone us YOUR news. No, r,
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-03-29

The Literary meeting at tho school
house on Friday evening drew a good
attendance and proved very interest
ing and enjoyable.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Silu]er were Wis
itors in Twin Brooks Sunday.
Mrs. A. H. Schmidt entertained !.
number of friends on Sunday at he,
home, it being her son Dale's birth.
dav.
Mrs. Peter Olson made a trip to Nil
bank on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Risner have re-
turned from their visit to Ortonville
w. J. Egrmayer put on a shoe sale
last Thursday and now quite a number
of or town folks are well shod.
Birton Stevens attended teachers in
stitute in Milbank last Saturday.
Mrs. Ed. Medley and children came
to Twin Brooks Saturday for a visi,
with the home folks.
Mrs. J. Medley is on the sick lis,
at the present writing.
Peter Ginther of Spokane, Wash.
came out from, Milbank on Saturda,
to visit the Geo. Wright family.
Mrs. Nixon of Milbank spent a few
DAYS at the +. M. Ellington home.
Miss Murray came FRIDAY for a Wis
it at the NJ. L. Reade home.
Mrs. Franklin Fenner and child.
rem OF Summit visited with relative,
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-03-29


John G~eissinger, Salary Feb.
IIZZ ...... 0o.DV
Grant County Review, official
printing I.ct
Carnegie Library, apportion-
ment to fund ~. $3.50. 10000
Fred Gaynor, labor at Bran
d fire 2.4O
Ed. Murray. salary Feb. 1922 $500
A. j. Bleser. ]. P, J.P. fees. $40
Helen Y. Mesmer, making
stencils $50
Milbank Power Co, light and
pumping acct. Feb. 1922. 1928
| Milbank Booster Club. expense
acct. Community Xmas Tree 29.ls
F. G. Rockwell, material and
labor ......,............. S.S5
Glen Summers, labor on pump 300
Chas Sutcliffe, salary Feb. 49,
J. r. Tobin, care Of septic tank
for Feb. 1922 .......... 1900
C. S. Johnson, postage and
stamped envelopes ........ 9.6c
The following statement was pre-
sented by the City Treasurer:
.To, the Honorable Mayor and City
Council of Milbank, So. Oak.
Gentlemen:
At the request of the Honorable
Mayor / hand you herewith statement
of the extraordinary expenses OF the
City Of Milbank during past two years
which were paid for out Of the re-
funding bonds Of S25, 10000 sold last
November, and shows fully. why it
was necessary to issue said bonds to
take up the outstanding registered
warrants. for cost Of the following
Paving tax C City Lots on
Main Street and Fifth
Street
Purchase of 3 lots (site for
City Auditorium ......... 2,5CO.OO
New Lighting system for
Main Street ........... 6,OVO.Uu
Street Sweeper and Street 1850
Oiler l,oUV.UV
Second Street Opening (Oeh-
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-03-29
EDITORIAL

-BOOSTEES-
DID YOU EVER STOP AND THINK, FRIENDS, WHAT A
GRAND THING THE MILBANK SPIRIT IS? How contagious It IS
and how proud we are of our city? Do you realize if we would back up
this pride by our Loyalty that we could be lust twice as proud when
we got through? AND THAT IS WHAT WE SHOULD DO.
we arr going to suggest that you buy your next pair in Mibank. II
you m contemplating building or improving. SECURE YOUR MA
TERIAIS in MILBANk and CONTRACT MIIBASk LABOR #
you are not combining al. your purchases to this city, START TO-DAY.
Try this awhile and see how good it feels to look yourself in the glass
each morning and be able to say, "Howdy, Old Booster!"
To tell you the truth, friends, if you could buy merchandise at soc
on the dollar away from Milbank you still cannot aford-ether as IA
property owner or as a working person-to REMOVE THAT SOC
FROM THE COMMUNITY.
When you do, you are knocking the props from under your own pro-
perty values, undermining the financial structure that forms our in
community JUST THAT MUCH sUsTENANCE, COMFORT AND
HAPPINESS.
WE WANT TO BURN THIS INDEEP. You cannot measure So
called money saving against the tearing-down process that involves
the community from whence it comes. THEREFORE, KEEP YOUR
MONEY AT HOME BY SPENDING IT AT HOME.
And tc make times gooG, property values high and employment for
al-et normal business transactions prevail without doubts and mis-
givings. BUY WHAT YOU NEED FREELY. Money put in circula-
ton comes back in wages, crop receipts, investments and in PROS
PERITy.
BOARDING DOLLARS IS A GAME WE SHOULD ALL DIS
COURAGE. Spending them foolishly is another matter. But purchas-
ing the requirements of living, INDUCING in reasonable amusement
and sane investments SPELLS PROGRESS AND FINANCIAL Sue.
CESS FOR ALL. Setting Tight" is a pastime Of the Doubter who
contributes nothing to the prosperous conditions which can be made to
always prevail.
HARD TINES EXIST MOST IN THE MINDS OF PESSIMISTS.
Take yourself from this class. Wear the smile Of optimism, show COM
mercial courage and faith AND KEEP BOOSTING FOR MIBANK.
BY SO doing W will have Civic Success, Personal Success and a City
to be proud OF.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-03-29
Council Proceedings
Council Chambers, Bouck Block,
Milbank, s. d, March 9th, 1922.
-. Eirshf y. NIL.

fGnncil Chambers. Bouck Block,
Nilbank. S. d, March 9th, 1922.
Eight p. M.
Ut i regular meeting OF the CIV
Council of the City Of Milbank, so.
DakOta. held on the above date the ioi-
1nvirr members responded to roll call:
Nayor-aN. #. Nelson.
Aldermen - Goodman, Brannon,
Grau1s, Jurgens, Riley, Voss.
Absent--None.
Minutes of meeting held Febru-
~ 9Th, 1922, were read and approved
IS read. -.
Report Of the City Treasurer for
Ne month Of February, w., Vas
md and on motion carried the same
was accepted and ordered placed on
lie.
The bills presented were read and
audited. Motion made ~ Alderman
Crar1s, seconded by Aid. Jurgen;, that
re hills ne allowed and ordered PAID
~ warrant. The roll being called on
tiris motion resulted as folIows:Aves
AID Brannon, Goodman, Grams,
Jurrens, Riley voss; Absent-none;
NayEnOne; whereupon His Honor,
- Mayor, declared the molten duly
1nr4ied. Following is a list OF the
MS SLOWED:
Gb.s. W. Bailey, witness fees
H31Tn0T 1.1V
F1rs tr : ! FEB Feb. 1922 -. 1000
IL a. Biomquist, Salary, Feb.
III ~ cC'VO
Vim. Crowl, Salary, Feb. and
cash advanced ........... 1O4.5O
e n. 4 st. p. Ry. Co., water
used, Nov. 1921 .......:. 3O5.oO
ueetro Bleaching Gas Coo inv.
~. 26th ................ 34.64
I.hnr certs. cashed 49,. 244.30
~ 8 Farley. mdse .......... 1909
rsssc .................. leo
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-03-29

%whereupoa Ills Honor the Mayor de-
clared the 3. ION dala adopted and
passed.
No fu. business appearing, on
motion carr 4 she City Council now
adjourned
A. y. BLoMQTIsT,
City Auditor.