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Milford chronicle., 1940-09-20
BLAME IS NOT PLACED
I'm KENT CRASH DEATHS
COEOneEss Jury Investigating Killing
Of Two MA Boys Returns Yerdlce

A coroner's jury has returned an
open verdict in the fatal injury Of
William Tribbett of Bowers, one of
two NYA enrollees who died follow
ing a collision south Of Dover on
August 90
The jury held that the boy came
to his death in the Kent General
Hospital as a result Of the collision
between the NYA truck driven by
Linwood Jackson OF Bowers. and an
automobile driven by Mrs. Grace
Wharton, Of Dover, on Route 113-A,
near Mocre's Lake.
II did not fix the responsibility.
William Vockel, Jr., Of Bowers,
was the other youth killed. He died
Of a fractured skull in the Memorial
Hospital to which he had been re-
moved Tor an emergency operation.
Four Of the enrollecs were injured.
including Tribbett's brother, John.
Sought To Pass
According to evidence, both cars
had started to pass a car operated
by Charles Bradley, with the NYA
truck closest to that machine. Mrs.
Wharton contended the NYA truck
struck her car while occupants of
the truck maintained her car hit
the truck.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-20
10000 YOUNG MEN
IN THIS STATE TO
sign FOR DRAFT
Only Eight Hundred Will
Be Taken In First Call,
However.
BILL SIGNED MONDAY
Registration Is Expected
To Begin Early In The
Month Of October.

Between $1,000 and 10000 young
men Of Delaware will be registered
next month for the military draft,
Adjutant General William Berl. JF.,
announced Monday ~ this week
OF this number approximately 800
lnen will be called up in the first
draft. General Berl estimates, with
subsequent drafts summoning SINH
lar numbers
The date has not vel been selected
but registration will take place
some time next month, according to
General Berl
President Roosevelt signed the Sc
lective service bill st p. m, e. d.
T., Monday. II was announced at
Washington.
Registration will be done by the
local election boards at the regular
polling place Of each election dis
irict, General Berl said.
All Arrangements have been COM
pleted for opening the polling places
for the registration.
General Beri and Deputy Attor-
ney- General William J. Storey. Of
Dover, at a series Of conferences re-
Gently made the plans.
General Berl explained that SER
vices Of the registrars, the various
boards, supervisors and medical ex-
aminers will be voluntary and with
out pay. A tentative list Of person
mel is being studied by Governor
Richard C. McAlullsn and General
Berl A clerk and stenographer
win be the only paid help Of each
board.
Expenses Of opening the polling
places, which would include rent,
will not be borne by the department
of elections. 4 was stated. since that
bureaus budget does not provide
for any emergency expenditures.
The state. It is believed. VIII take
care Of these costa
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Milford chronicle., 1940-09-20
Il PLANTS have
SAFETY RECORD
L. D. Caulk Co., John 81.
MulhOIIand CO., Among
Record Holders.
FEWER DAYS LOST

Forty-two industrial plants en-
rolled in the inter-plant safety con
test Of the Delaware Safety Council
had no accidents during the month
Of July, it was announced at coun-
eli headquarters last Friday
The council announced that IS 81
ire SIS : 7ants e1rolis,i d tI1e cOntez,
reported no accidents for the nrss
seyen months Of the year. two less
than the plant safety record for the
period ending June 30.
The Seaford operating plant Of the
dupont Company Is frat IN competi-
ton among Group A or larger
plants The Pullman Company and
the DUPONT Company Experimental
Station. chemical division, are sec
Ond and third.
The three leading plants in Group
3 or smaller plants are the Della
ware Electric and Power Company.
mechanical division; the Modern
Bond Corporation, and the Baker
Layton Machine Company.
The number Of men employed in
creased from 1876 in June to 1S.605
for July. Plants enrolled reported
q, ,371 ,631 man-hours of work for the
1870 period ending July 81.
Days work lost by employees dur
ing July totaled 366. bringing the
amount lost for the year to 10,171.
of accident decreased,
the council announced. from 11.32
per million man-hours Of work in
June to 6.69 in July.
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Milford chronicle., 1940-09-20
CHANGERS HOLDING
WORTHWHILE MEETING
Talks By Members, Safety Ofleer,
Etc, Are Enjoyed

One Of the most worthwhile pro-
grams Milford Grange ever sponsor
ed was given last Saturday evening
when Mrs A. e. Mum and Willis
Hammond each gave talk on What
Is The Greatest Need OF Our Mem
bers and How Can the Grange Sup
ply It?' Both Of these speakers are
members Of the Grange more than
20 years and each Of them handled
the subject in g most satisfactory
manner.
Their talks were followed by a
talk on Safety" by Clarence Lynch,
member Of the State Highway De-
partnent. who delighted his audi
ence with a clear. concise statement
of facts In regards to safety. Mr..
Lynch aside from being an able
speaker, proved himself to be alert
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Milford chronicle., 1940-09-20
MILFORD PAYS HONOR
TO BATTERY MEMBERS
Soldiers Are Entertained By Cham-
Der OF Commerce At Theatre Party

To show their appreciation for the
services Of the men in Battery r.
19Sth Coast Artillery, citizens Of this
community in conjunction with the
Milford Chamber OF Commerce arr
ranged for a theatre party which
was held at the New Plaza Theatre
Wednesday evening at O'Clock.
The members of the battery were
addressed by Mayor Edward @.
Evans and Irving Burton, president
Of the Milford Chamber OF Com
merce.
Upon entering the theatre each
member Of the battery was presented
with a gift package through the cour-
tesy Of The L. D. CauIk Company.
The package contained Nfircersx
products.
The committee making arrange
ments for the affair was. Mayor
Evans. Captain Anthony S. Summers,
and Irving Burton
Seventy-five men have reported
with Captain w. L. Moulds. First
Lieutenants W. 2. Holloger and John
w Tawes. Second Ldeutenants
FRANKLIN Joseph and William N.
Holcomb. The battery is being TED
at Grange Hall, and bunked IN the
armory.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-20
5000 SEE STATE
FIREMEN PARADE
5000 Volunteers, Auxil-
iary Members And 81
Bands Vie For Prizes.
CLOSES CONVENTION

approximately $500 persons lin
ed the dag. draped streets Of Smyrna
last Thursday night for the annual
parade Of the Delaware State Volun-
teer Firemen's Association the
CLOSING feature OF the two-day con-
tention.
Forty-two IRE companies. q
bands, and IL auxiliary units 900
strong-made up the procession
which took more than an hour to
pass the judges stand. Fire engines
Of all sizes and types were on dis
play Ia the parade, reminding spec
tators that volunteer companies Of
the state and Eastern Shore have
kept pace with the latest develop
ments in FIRE lighting, first aid, and
salvage work.
The Five Points Fire Company Of
Richardson Park took two OF the
special prizes. having both the old
est and the heaviest firemen in line.
Joseph Howard. S6 years old. belied
his years as he energetieally receiv-
ed the oldest fireman" award while
Charles Fallowfield weighed in at
440 pounds to win the heavyweight
title.
Following are awards to fiTe COM
panies within the state: Wilmington
Veterans Relief Association won first
prize for the company making the
best appearance, Rehoboth Beach
Fire Company, second.
The Christiana Fire Company,
first. for the largest number Of uni
formed members in tine, and sec
ond. Brandywine Hundred. Best
band, Five Points. first; Brandywine,
second.
The Harry A. Schagrin special
award for the company making the
best appearance with 10 to "a uni
fnfmed members in line, Delmar,
first: Middletown. second. The La
dies Auxiliary making the best ap-
was won by the Seaford
auxiliary, while MinqHas auxiliary Of
Newport was second. The Ladies'
Auxiliary OF Selbyville was first for
ihe largest number Of uniformed
members
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Milford chronicle., 1940-09-20
DANIEL HIRSCH
PASSED AWAY
LASTSAIIIRDAY
President OF The First
National Bank Had
Been iii A Long Time.
Vas WE'LL KNOWN
Largely Attended Funeral
Services Held AT Home
On Tuesday Afternoon.

Following a long illness, Daniel
Hirsch. age 20 years. died last Sat.
Ofday afternoon, September IA. 1910
ct his home on Causey avenue. Mil
ford
Born In Milford. July %, 1851, son
Of the late Bernard Hirsch, native
of Heidelberg. Germany, and Mary
Elizabeth Denning. born IN Chester,
Pennsylvania. He was e lifelong
resident OF this community.
AZ the time Of his death. Mr..
Hifsch was president Of the First
National Bank and Trust Company,
Milford; vice president OF the Mil
ford Board OF Education; q director
Of the Kent County Mutual Insur-
ance Company; director Of the
Delaware, Maryland and Virginia
Rallroad Company, and past presi-
cent Of the Delaware Bankers Asso-
ciation. A 32nd degree Mason, he
was member Of and past master
Of Temple Lodge No. 8, A. r. and
A. IA. Of Milford
Mr. Hirsch was greatly interested
In the Milford Free Public Library
and was vice president Of the board
Of directors governing the activities
end policy OF the library.
Several years ago Mr.. Hirsch SER
wed a term as reading clerk In the
State Senate, but Of late years had
taken little part in politics
For a number of years Ar. Hirsch
and the late David Rice successfully
operated a large cannery In Milford
Mr.. Rice later sold his interest 70
the late George H. Draper. Sr., this
business operating under the name
of Draper and HiFsch When this
partnership was dissolved. Mr..
Hifsch took HIS brother. Lee. In as
9 partner, the firm name then be-
coming d. Hlrsch and Brother.
Retiring from the canning busi-
ness. Mr.. Hirsch became q member
Of the board Of directofs ef fhe First
National Bank and Trust Company
and upon The death of President Rob
ert H. Williams, was unanimously
elected to The presidency. Under the
capable direction Of Mr. Hirsch the
bank has steadily grown until 1t Is
the largest bank IN Delaware south
Of Wilmington. Mr.. Hifsch was also
an extensive land owner. owning
farms In both Kent and Sussex coun-
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Milford chronicle., 1940-09-20
SERVICE CLUBS HOLD
A JOINT MEETING
Enjoyable Affair was Held AZ
Grange HAN Tuesday Evening

The members Of Milford's two
service Rotary and Kiwanis
held a joint meeting Tuesday eve
ming OF this week at Milford Grange
Hall.
President Edward Steiner Of the
Kiwauis club presided and intro
duced the Rotary club president,
Mayor Edward G. Evans. who spoke
briefiy. President Steiner then
turned the program over to Harry
Patchell, who introduced the speak
er Of the evening, Lieut-Col. Frank
J. Stephenson. general manager OF
the Relns Company plant at Green
wood. Colonel Stephenson, who re-
Gently made a trip east from Cali
fornia. told Of his many experiences
enroute Especially interesting was
his account Of q side trip taken into
Mexico. This meeting. the second
ever held BY the two clubs, was
greatly enjoyed BY all present, and
another has been planned for the
near future.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-20
KENT JURORS ARE
DRAWN FOR OCTOBER
E. Harrington, r. Kirby, w. Ward
Are Selected In Tenth District

Two panels Of jurors for the Octo-
ber term Of the county courts have
been drawn by Jury Commissioners
Walker L. MiRlin and Wilbur e.
Jacobs.
The regular panel of petit jurors
follows:
First Representative District =
Harry W. Blendt, Ridgely Jones,
James Messick, Charles Hanratty.
SeconG-William Achtenberg, Le-
roy Short, Samuel Fox. Charles B.
Conner.
Third-Preston Burris. Francis
Bigger. Reynolds Pratt, Robert W,
Horn.
F'ourth-Francis e Thomas, Nor
ton Melvin. Wallace Stafford. David
Williams.
Fifth-Calvin D. Marvel. Edwin R.
Kingery. H. Clinton Helm, w. H.
Comerford.
Sixth-Alfred ]. Nutter. John Hol-
liday. Joseph Fleming, Courtland R.
Dill.
Seventh - Walter H. Simpson,
Thomas HUM Brown. E. Cowgirl
Barnard.
Eighth-Ernest F. Killen, Henry
Parker, Thomas Moore.
Ninth-Lawrence Porter. George
Tatman, William McNatt.
Emmett Harrington. Rus
sell Kirby, Warren Ward
On the special panel for the Court
of Oyer and Terminer are;
First Robert X. Dunning, Grover
King.
Second-Henry Carey. Ellis Dam
ner.
Third--John Numbers, Marshall
n. Johnson, Harry A. Walton.
Fourth Howard Sohweitzer. Sam
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Milford chronicle., 1940-09-20
59th Pioneer Reunion
win Draw Over 200

Despite two changes Ia con-
vention arrangements. more
than 200 former members Of
the 59th Pioneer Infantry Reg
iment have advised Howard d.
Jester, chairman Of the reun-
ion committee, that they viii
be on hand for the fourth an-
nual get-together Of the agso-
citation. September 2S and p,
at the Hotel DUPONT ID VIII
mington.
With the cooperation Of the
Veterans Administration, Jes-
ter has located addresses Of
many OF the mon. He estimates
there were about 5000 In the
regiment when Il was in
France, and two weeks ago he
sent out 1878 invitations to
revised addresses.
This years reunion was or
iginally planned for Fort Dix,
N. J. First. the date was NOV
ed up to September z and s,
and then changed again. and
the locale shifted to Whining
ton.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-20
TRAIN KHLSMAN
AT HARRINGTON
A. D. McCabe Victim In
Auto Crash Last Nom
day Near Harrington.
STALLED ON TRACKS

A. d. McCabe, IS years old was
Killed Instantly about 8 O'Clock lasl
Monday afternoon when the car be
was driving was struck By q north
bound passenger train on q crossing
e. the farm of john Hammond. neag
Harrington. The accident occnFred
On the Delaware Maryland Virginia
branch OF the Pennsylvania Rail-
road.
Coroner Herman johnson, OF Mil
ford. said that Mr.. McCabe was
crossing the tracks on a side road
leading TO the Hammond farm when
Il is believed his machine stalled
in the path OF the train. He suffered
IA broken neck and internal injuries.
The car was wrecked. Members Of
the family said that the man had
left home earlier in the afternoon to
purchase honey.
The states highway fatalities for
1910 now total 5s compared to 81
for the same period last year.
Mr.. McCabe. who had lived retired
for some years. was born in Selby-
vile. He was an active member Of
Asbury Methodist Church. He is sur
yived by hls wife, Mrs. Clara Nc
Cabe. who has been an invalid for
several years, and the following
children: Mrs. James Cahall. an
employee of the Peoples Bank. Har-
rington; William S. McCabe. and
Mrs. Fred Greenley. Also FIVE grand
children, two brothers. Levin and
Grove MoCabe. and a sister, Mrs.
Martha Conoway. Ocean View.
Funeral services were held from
the homs Thursday afternoon, in
charge OF the Rev. Robert Green,
Asbury Church pastor. of Harring-
ton, with interment at Bishopville,
Md
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-20
SCHOOL PATROLS ARE
LAUDED BY COUNCIL
Save Hundreds OF Lives Each Year
By Splendid Work

Another school year has come. and
the School Boy Patrol is again in
action. 1t is an inspiring sight. to
see the Patrol leaders stationed at
the dangerous street crossings near
the schools. protecting their smaller
companions.
II does seem strange. however.
that the Delaware Safety Council
should nave to promote this activity
In the Delaware Schools in order to
protect the lives of our school chill
dren. Somehow, It doesn't seem eT-
actly like the highest degree Of civ
ilization." But, according to the
Delaware Safety Council, there are a
number Of reasons for this activity.
First. the number Of automobiles
has been increasing so rapidly dur
ing the past years. Secondly. the
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Milford chronicle., 1940-09-20
THANKSGIVING DATE
SET FOR NOV. 2lsT
Roosevelt Secretary Dlseloses Plan
In Answer 70 Inquiry

Harold C. welch, business man
ager Of the Onondaga Sanatorium
at Syracuse, N. Y, learned Monday
that Thanksgiving Day this year is
TO be November 21. He got it on
cially and believes he is the first one
IN the country to be notified
In answer to q letter he wrote to
President Roosevelt at the White
House he received 4 reply from
Secretary Stephen Early which said,
'The President proposes TO dssig-
nate Thursday, November 21, as
Thanksgiving Day this year"
Welch's reason for inquiring? A
girl on his staff. Miss Alice NJ
Hodges. plans to get married on
Thanksgiving Day and wanted to
know the date definitely before go
ing too far with her plans.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-20

cary celebration, September 70 to
September Is.
This report further showed that
Sears total payroll throughout the
country reached a new high during
last year The amount paid out in
wages and salaries to all Of the COM
pany's employees during 1888
amounted to sss ,08s ,0Oe, an in1reasa
Of 81 SIT .0G0 over 1888
There we're q number Of other
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Milford chronicle., 1940-09-20
STATE YOUTH TO
OPEN DRIVE OCT. IA
Adult Members TO Begin Roll Call
On ATmistice Day

The Delaware Chapter, American
Red Cross, win observe its annual
junior roll call In schools through
out the state from October IA to Is,
It Was announced this week by Mrs.
Margaret Fl. Mcvaugh.
Beginning Armistice Day. Novem-
Der II. to November IS. the senior
roll call will be conducted Albert
Farley has been appointed Sussex
county chairman, and Willard d.
Boyce. chairman OF Kent county.
All possible effort Oh sewing and
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Milford chronicle., 1940-09-20
Sears ROeback And Cos Payroll
Contributes To States PrOsperit,

Sears. Roebuck and Company's 8
annual payroll expenditures In the
State Of Delaware showed an 8 per
cent rise during 1889 to reach a
total Of s15s,s16, Il was made known
today by H. A. Ulrich, manager Of
Sears store In Dover.
The information released by Mr..
Ulrich was included in an employ
ment survey sent out BY Sears per-
sonnel department in connection
with the company's 54th anniyer-
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-20
REGISTRATION DAY
In STATE TOMORROW
Saturday Is Next To Last Day Be
fore General Election

Workers OF both major political
parties have been busy this week
scanning their poll lists to ascertain
the names of those who have not as
yet registered.
Registration this year is absolute
ly necessary for everyone who would
vote at the general election on
Tuesday, November 5.
Tomorrow, Saturday. September
21, is the last day. but one the next
day being October 21. 1t is time,
however, not to put on until tomor-
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Milford chronicle., 1940-09-20
OFFICER BEATEN
AT HARRINGTON
Official Struck With Milk
Bottle In Melee With
Kemp Brothers.
ONE IS ARRESTED

State and local police are search
ing for Howard Kemp, 28 years old
alleged to have assaulted Chief OF
Police Charles Tatman, IS years old
with a milk bottle In a free-for-all
fight last Monday night.
Kemp escaped under a hail of pis-
tol shots and is believed to have
been wounded, police say
Brother Arrested
His brother, Thomas, % years old,
alleged to have aided in the attack
on Chief Tatman, is under arrest.
Police did not make known the
charges.
Chief Tatman came through the
skirmish with a badly bruised head
and decorations Of the face
According to Chief Tatman. he
was summoned TO the Kemp home
in Harrington about II o'clock By
Everett Kemp. father 0f the two men,
who said Howard was beating hia
wife.
Attacked Wiih5at Warning
Chief Tatman said the two at
tackled him without warning and
Howard brought the milk bottle into
play. He said he retreated to the
business section for reenforcements
and the Kemps followed The melee
aroused residents Of the section.
When Chief Tatman pulled out his
blackjack, Howard fed, the officer
said. When he refused to halt Chief
Tatman opened fire with his pistol
Privates o'Neal and Mccaulley Of
the state police. called from the
Bridgeville station, arrested the
younger brother.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-20
DELAWARE Y. w. c. A.
ORGANIZES FOR WORK
District Secretary StarkWeather In
vites Group 20 Form Clubs This Year

Girl Reserve Clubs and Business
Girls Clubs throughout the District
Of Delaware are reorganizing for a
rev years work. The General Sec
fetary for the District. Miss Mar
iorie c. Starkweather, invites per-
sons or groups who are interested in
organizing clubs in their commun-
ity to get in touch with the district
office. located at 3131k South State
street. Dover. for help and infor-
nation.
In addition to Girl Reserve Clubs
and Business Girls Clubs. the Dis
trict ~" Is interested in helping to
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Milford chronicle., 1940-09-20
WEEKLY WEATHER
REPORT FOR MILFORD
From Wednesday, September II TO
Tuesday, September u, Inclusive

Charles j. Holzmueller, Weather
recorder for Milford. reports the fol-
lowing atmospheric conditions "a this
vicinity from Wednesday. September
IL, to Tuesday, September ~. inclu~
sive:
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-20
DELAWARE'S ROAD
DEATHS TOTAL So
6s.Year.Old Man Dies From Auto
Injuries; Woman Arrested

Death Of Isaac Humn, SO years old
Of School House Lime, near New
Castle, IN the Delaware Hospital this
week brought the auto death toll for
Delaware up to So for the year.
During the corresponding period
last year. 63 persons we're killed IN
auto accidents.
HUM died OF injuries sustained
last Tuesday on the DUPONT Boule-
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Milford chronicle., 1940-09-20
Temperature

Total Rainfall .... .s1
The following winds and eonaf-
tons prevailed during the same
period
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-20

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06
SPECIAL TRAIN TO CONVENTION
New Haven Road to Trans port LegiOnnaires to
 Boston for Parade

Waterbury members of the Amer. ican Legion will have to arise be- times on the morning of Sept. 24tk if they intend to take part in the Parade Day of the American Le- zion convention at Boston on that day. According to a letter received by George J. McDuff, past com mander of the local post, the New Haven railroad plans to run a spe. cial round "trip excursion to Boston on that day, leaving here at 5 a. m. standard time, and returning al 1:30 the next morning. also stand ard time.
 The round trip fare for the trir will be $3 ticket, and the tickets will be good only on that day, the letter states. If group of about sixty locah legionnaires can be col- lected, the railroad will furnish them with a special car for their exclusive use.
 The train is scheduled to leave here at 8. rn., arrive in Back Bay at 8:55, and at South Station at g. It will leave on the return trip from the South Station at 9:30 D. m, from Back Bay at 9:35, and reach Waterbury at 1:30 a. m., Sept. 18th.
 Judging by sentiment expressed at Tuesday evenings meeting of Corporal Coyle Post there will be little difficulty in obtaining a rep resentative delegation to send to Boston. Many local legionnaires
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06
OFFICIALS AWAIT
 CHECK ON RECORDS
Shortage Reported in Park Sinking Fund, Firemen's
 Pension Fund

In addition to reported short age of $827 ir the Hamilton park sinking fund account for 1889, re- ported to the board of finance yes terday by Controller Thomas M. Conlon, city officials are also prob ing a claimed discrepancy in the firemen's pension fund, Edward L. Futile, who retired as city treasurer at the beginning of the year, claims that he has records to show that there is no shortage in the park fund, and the finance board yester- day voted tc defer action for two weeks to allow him an opportunity to produce his books. The pension fund discrepancy is said to be $25.
 The fact that records of the two accounts were missing was reported by The Democrat early in the year. City Treasurer Serge A. Belanger said at the time that the Hamilton park and firemen's pension funds could not be balanced because of the missing papers. He made for nal demand on MT. Futile for the records, he said, but did not re- ceive them.
 Controller Conlon reported to the finance commissioners yesterday that during the current audit of city books by Barrow, Wade & Guthrie, an apparent shortage of $827 in the Hamilton park fund had been found.
 City officials withheld common. today, pending study of the former city treasurer's records. The guess was hazarded that the money might have been deposited in other ac- counts.