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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-07
Ringing Couple Takes Pride in Circus Family
Of27 Dogs, J Chimponzees, 8 Ponies and MuIe
Animals Are Treated
Just Like Children,
Trainers Point Out

II you think a couple children are
a handful, consider Mr.. and Mrs
Ira Watkins, whose family" in
cludes u dogs, 7 chimpanzees, 8
ponies and mule.
Teaching them the tricks they per-
form in the Ringing Bros. and Bar
mum & Bailey Circus at Benning
road and Twenty-sixth street NE
this week is only part of the job of
raising family of those dimen-
sions.
They have to be fed, loved, dis
ciplined-just like children. And
Mrs. Watkins, like any mother, gets
up in the night to see that the
chimps haven't crawled out of their
blankets
Like a father, Mr.. Watkins takes
pride in the one who performs best.
Like mother, Mrs. Watkins tries
to treat her children" all alike, but
she can't help having soft spot for
the weakest one, the one who isn't
quite as clever as the others.
Through British Blitz.
Most of the animals went through
the British blitz before Mr.. and Mrs.
Watkins finally got them out of
Britain on a freighter. The British
couple gave up their lions because
there was no meat for them, but
they managed to find food enough
for the dogs, ponies and chimps.
Even now when clown shoots
off gun some of the dogs crouch,
remembering the bombings,' Mrs
Watkins said. Some of the young
est ones have forgotten, though"
When she talks about them it's
hard to remember she's talking
about animals, not humans.
Each of them has a different
personality" she explained, but the
dogs work because they enjoy it.
They love you and want to please
you. There's one old dog who's
DAAi1S OuO Soill CilJOSo A1C. IL WOuio
break her heart if the other dogs
went into the ring and she was left
behind. She just does little trick,
but it makes her so happy.
One Dog Was Army Sentry.
THE dogs all play together ex-
cept Sunday. (The French poodles
are named after the days in the
week. Sunday was a sentry in the
Army-just came back two months
ago. He's changed. He's become
very sedate and he's on the alert
every minute. I always feel that
he's watching every move that's
made around him"
The ponies, said Mrs. Watkins,
don't have much real affection
they're rather above such things"
AS long as they get enough to eat,
they're happy.
The chimps are Mrs. Watkins
special charge. Mrs. Watkins con-
siders them still wild animals. AS a
matter of fact, Mr.. Watkins fore
finger is short and twisted, the re-
suit of an encounter with a chimp.
Chimps Are Like Babies.
"Chimps have to be treated like
babies" Mrs. Watkins explained.
They've got to know who's boss. AS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-07

ted in Bad Nauheim. They face
possible court-martial charges fol
refusing to obey orders to testify.
Asked to explain their refusal, all
declared they were not afraid they
would incriminate themselves but
they asserted they had been treated
upjustly, or were being held on
trumped-up charges.
2 Pfc. Peter H. Claim, 81, of Union
town, Pa, asserted that tho Lich-
field trials ARE the biggest frame
job I've seen in the Army and ]
want justice"
Il have a sick mother Claim said
"She needs my help and I think
more of her than I do OF this case
He asserted that he had beer
locked up for 10 days without any
one telling me the charges"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-07

they get older, they go into violent
RACES. They tear their hair and
Jump up and down and as quick at
the rage comes, it goes, and they
don't even remember what they've
been angry about"
Mr.. Watkins came out of the
wagon with a chimp all dressed up
and perched on his shoulder.
THAT chimp could walk, but he's
too lazy" commented Mrs. Watkins.
That's why they like riding a BIZ
cycle. Once they discovered they
can be carried along fast without
doing much work themselves, they
love the bicycles. They always try to
do things the easy way
Il like chimps," grinned Mr.. Wat
kins, half defensively as the chimp
lovingly put his arms around Mr..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-07
Circle Sponsors DispIoy

The Margaret Bietch Circle OIL
Mount Olivet Methodist Church
arlington, is sponsoring a parade
Of bridal gowns" tomorrow at pm
at the church. Wedding dresses, old
and new, will be modelled by women
of the church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-07

Watkins neck and nestled against
his shoulder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-07
Your Most Perishab|e Food
is Protected by NICKEL

Pure fresh milk, rich in vitamins and flavor I'M
touched by human hands -. what miracles of clean
Illness and speed dairymen perform to bring this
perfect food to you
And helping them, in a dozen different ways, is
Your Unseen Friend, Nickel
BY using Nickel and Nickel alloys such as stain
less Steel for milking machines tank trucks, pas
teurizers filling machines and other equipment,
your most perishable food is assured the complete
protection that darymen give it.
1ts&
Despite daily cleaning with strong chemicals.
harsh abrasives and live steam >. despite the cor
rosive effect of milk itself ;. equipment made Of
these metals remains smooth, bright, hard There's
no chance Of metal contamination destroying milks
delicious flavor. There's no pitting to provide hid
ng places for harmful bacteria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-07

In fact, all through the dairy industry in the
processing OF cream. evaporated and condensed
milk, butter, ice cream and cheese this friendlv
metal Nickel, is at work, guarding product purity
and yo~. essss:sss*'s Z -~~.@ ~~--
sesa
In food processing, as in transportation, COM
munlcatlons and countless other industries, versa
tile Nickel is Your Unseen Friend unseen" be-
cause it is usually combined with other metals to
form alloys that stand up long and serve you well.
It's as much part of your daily life as the gasoline
that runs your car
the INTERNATIONAL NICKEL COMPANY. nc.
Ns1 Ysk & Ny
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-08-25
REALTORS PLAN
HIGH POINT MEET
State Convention OF Asso.
citation To Be Held
October 1924

The state convention of the North
Carolina Association of Real Es-
tate Boards will be held in High
Point, Oct. 1924, it was decided
by representatives of the organiza-
ton at a meeting in the Cape Fear
club Friday.
The last meeting of the group
was held in Winston-Salem three
months ago at which time the rep
r~esentatives were invited to hold
the next quarterly cesSion in Will
mington.
j. E. L. Wade, acted as master
of-ceremonies, introducing Henry
V. Koonts, High Point, president.
The visitors were entertained at
a dinner in the Ocean Terrace
hotel Friday night.
Among those present were state
vice president j. Eden Barrentine,
Charlotte, and lloyd W. Boone,
Greensboro; Blake Thompson,
High Point, secretary : treasurer;
Charles 2. Phillips, Sr., Durham
and Roy P. Booth, Asheville, coun-
selors Ed Shepard, Winston-Sal-
EN-, regional vice president of the
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-08-25
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK

CHICAGO, Aug. 24.-P-USDA
-salable hogs $500, total 10000;
generally 2.50-3.0O lower on all
weights and sows; bulk good and
choice 17O-325 lb. weights 22.00-
21.00 with 21.25 top; fully so per
cent OF more of the run compris-
ing weights under 100 lbs; good
and choice 140-70 lbs. 17.00-20.00
bulk good and choice sows most
weights 100000 with choice
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-08-25

light weights around 300 lbs. up tc
1000.
Salab1e cattle 5000, total 5000;
calves 300; only meagre supply
strictly choice steers and yearhngs
steady; top 5000 paid for 81 head
choice to prime 1923 ID. averages;
strictly choice HOO ID. light steers
300; comparable $50 ID. mixed
steers and yearlings closed so to
200 lower; mostly 100000 off on
light yearlings recently selling at
24.00 down; COWS and bulls very
sca~ce $3.50 higher; vealers steady
to so lower at 1880 down.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-08-25
Scheneley Official
Main Beach Speaker

MYRTLE BEACH, S. c., Aug.
24-(P-John F. Young, of Scheme
ley Distillers, Inc, Cincinnati
Ohio, will talk regarding distlll,
ers by-products used for ANNA
feed, at the North Carolina feeG
Manufacturing convention when
will be held here September
5-6-7. =,
Frank Jeter, editor, Nortf
Carolina agriculture extension
service. State college. Ralelgh'
N. c., has been invited to aoereSS
the convention.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-08-25
POULTRY AND EGGS

RALEIGH, Aug. "a. (P -
MCDA)-Poultry and egg mar
kets stronger to firm.
Raleigh-U. S. Grade A, large,
81: fryers and broilers, 80 to "a.
Washington U. S. Grade A,
large, 81: roasters, fryers, and
broilers, SO to 35, few heavily up
to 81.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-08-25
Unlisted
Securities

These bid and asked quotations rep
resent prices at which n or more
dealers. members of the National
Association of Securities Dealers, Inc,
would trade with the general public
at the time the quotations were
gathered, 10 noon Thursday, August
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-08-25

national association Henry w. Ia
tum. Goldsboro, Donald ]. White,
Greensboro, and Frank S. Kline
Salisbury.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-08-25

The name of Adds Ababa, cap
ital of Ethiopia, literally means
new flower"
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-08-25

On Sale At These stores:
Beatty Grocery Store.
Shew's Drug Store.
A. A. Hobbs
Jarman Drug Store.
Lanes Drug Store.
Futrelle's Drug Store.
Saunders Drug Store.
Greenfield Drug Store.
T. w Wood & Sons Seed Store.
Carl Marshburn Grocery.
Paul Marshburn Grocery.
H L. Herring Grocery
Mayhan Grocery.
Overton Grocery.
Georges Food Store.
Loveless Grocery.
T.. L. Mills Grocery.
W. D. Mills Grocery
S. D. Bordeaux Grocery.
Ideal Open Air Market.
Open Air Market.
Super Open Air Market.
T L. Brown Grocery
Sea Gull Drug Store, kure Beach
B~atson's Grocery, Sunset Park.
e. L. Robinson, Carolina Beach HWY
ohnso Drug Store. Jacksonville.
Ketchan Drug Store, Jacksonville.
Bunch Drug Store, Carolina Beach.
Seashore Drugs. Carolina Beach.
Seagul Drug Store, Carolina Beach
Bame's Grocery Store. Carolina Beach
Jones Grocery. Carolina Beach.
Piner Grocery, Junction.
Southland Grocery.
7-riile Grocery.
FinIay Carr, Wallace.
Warsaw Drug Co., War ~.
Joe Brown Grocery
Guarantee Food Store. Southport
B~okenhagen Grocery.
Ellis Meares. Fairbluff and Whttevtue
Newelrs Soda Shop, WHILE Beach
Roberts Grocery. WrightsviIle Beach
HARRISON Pharmacy. Tabor CITY
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-08-25
CHICAGO GRAIN

CHICAGO, Aug. 24-(P)- Gains
Of around a cent were scored in
rani &
grain futures today on buying
stimulated by overnight announce
ment of broad changes in govern
ment's grain program, including
bushels of all grains.
Most of the buying came from
commission houses. There was also
some short-covering by profession
al traders. Despite the generally
bullish news, the market did not
score any wide upturn and trading
was not unusually heavy.
Corn finished %-1 higher, Janu-
airy S1.33h, and oats were UP 81
Is, September 1881. There was
no trade in barley.
Open High Low Close
CORN
Jan 1885 1.34M 1.33 1887
Mar 1925 1882 1924 1.33
OATS
Sep 74% 75A "a 745s
Nov 71B 1874 TVS 723s
Dec u 1874 Y 1875
Mar 1925 1914 72B 723s
BARLEY
Nov 49,. ...... &c.. 1924
Dec ...... &C.,. ...... 1924
Mar ..--.. ....-- ...... 1924
MARKET AT A GLANCE
Chicago
Corn Firm; commission
house buying.
Oats Higher. with corn;
short-covering.
Hogs-Sharply lower; broke
S2.50-3.00; top S21.50.
Cattle-Prime steers $50. 90,
new record; medium grades
weak.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-04-22
Newspapeman Vanguard
Reaches New York CITY

Dealer; E. K. Gaylord, Oklahoma
City Oklahoman; Arthur Hays
Sulzberger, New York Times;
James E. Chappell, Birmingham
Age-Herald, and o. S. Warden
Great Falls, (Mont.) Tribune.
Other Nominees
Other nominees are: Norman
Chandler, Los Angeles Times;
John S. Knight, Detroit Free Press;
Anon G. Carter, Fort Worth Re
view; Marks Etheridge, Louis.
vile Courier-Journal and Lincoln
O'Brien, Claremont IN. H. Daily
Eagle.
Warden and O'Brien are con-
testants for dictatorship for cit
les of less than $4,000 population.
For Full Service
These associate AP members
have applied for regular member
ship: Columbus (Kans.) Advocate
and Miami Beach (F1a.) Sun
Tropics, afternoon memberships;
Twin Falls Gdaho) Telegram and
Miami Beach (Fla) Morning Star,
morning memberships.
The Endicott IN. " Bulletin, an
afternoon newspaper, has applied
for regular membership.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-04-22
YourG1R Rights
questions ana Answers
On Servicemen's
Problems
BY DOUGLAS LARSEN

WASH1NGTON.-The American
Legion is leading a fight in Con
sress to get veterans better priori-
W for the purchase of surplus
property. And the indications are
mat changes in the surplus prop
erty law for the benefit of veterans
Will soon be forthcoming.
The Senate has already passed
Dill which would permit veter.
ans to buy surplus property, with
a preference, for their personal
use. At present they can get sur.
plus goods, with their preference.
only for use in a business.
This bill would also give them
preference second only to that oil
federal agencies. And it would per.
NIT the administrator of the War
assets Administration to set aside
large quantities of materials for
purchase by the federal agencies
only after the veterans had had a
crack at it. AS matters now stand,
veterans have third preference for
surplus goods, coming after the
FEDERAL government and the in
olvldua1 states.
A bill which would grant SINH
lar priorities to veterans is being
studied in the House.
The Legion, however, is shooting
lor even greater preference for
vets: It is asking that they be Civ
en- first priority. It is asking that
veterans get full information well
IN advance Of sales, of property
which is to be made available. And
it is asking that surplus lands be
opened to ex-servicemen for home
stealing and farms.
War assets Administration off
Gals themselves are favoring the
Legion's requests. And the WAA
regulations have been changed re-
Gently to give veterans little bet
ter break.
But a change in the basic sur
plus property law is needed to
make these goods completely
available to discharges.
A veteran has to go through a
complicated process at present in
order to buy surplus items. In
many instances, veterans have
spent lot of money trying to get
through the red tape and have
ended up unable to buy anything.
Questions will be answered only
in this space-not by mail.)
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-04-22

NEW YORK, April 21-(P-The
vanguard of an estimated 1000
newspaper executives from all
parts of the country arrived Sun.
day for four-day round of annual
newspaper events.
The Associated Press will hold 9
one-day membership meeting,
Monday. at the Waldorf-Astoria
hotel. Owen j. Roberts, retired
justice of the U. S. Supreme court,
will speak at a luncheon following
the business session.
Annual Meeting
The American Newspaper Pub
fishers association will hold its
60th annual meeting Tuesday
through Thursday, and the Nation
al Newspaper Promotion associa-
ton will hold its 18th annual meet
ing Monday through Wednesday.
General of the Army Dwight D.
Eisenhower. chief of staff, will be
guest of honor at dinners of the
William Allen White foundation on
Wednesday and of the ANPA Blu
reau of Advertising on Thursday.
On Agenda
On the agenda of the AP meet
ing are these items:
Elect six directors; act on ap-
plications for membership; con-
slider certain classes of users OF
news eligible for associate mem
bership, including owners of radio
stations and persons, firms. and
corporations engaged in the pub
LEGATION of news and which now
have or may hereafter have news
exchange arrangements with the
AP.
The directors whose terms ex-
pire and who have been nominated
for reelection are: J. R. Know
land, Oakland, (Calif.) Tribune;
Paul Bellamy, Cleveland Plain
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-04-22
ISLANDS FUTURE
UP TO CONGRESS
Puerto Rico Delegation II
Ask Senate Committee
For Solution

WASHINGTON, April 21-U.H-
Congress will be asked Monday
whether it wants to hold onto or
let 60 Of Puerto Rico.
A 10-man delegation representing
the Puerto Rican legislature has
arrived here just as Congress is
putting the finishing touches or
legislation which will free the
Philippines, July 4.
Seek Solution
They are determined that a
'definitive" solution of the islands
political problem must be made
soon.
The delegation, headed by Sen
ate President Luis Mmoz Marin
will present a bill to Senate Ter
ritories Committee Chairman Mil
lard F. Tydings, D., Md, which
will embody it's ideas on the ques-
ton. The bill was requested by
Tydings, an ardent worker fol
Philippines independence.
Ask Plebescite
The bill proposes that Congress:
authorize a plebescite containing
the alternatives of statehood, in
dependence or some kind of domin'
ion status.
If Congress should authorize such
a plebescite, the people would vote
to decide which form of permanent
political relationship to the United
States they prefer.
However, the legislative commits
sion insists that certain economic
guarantees should be given the
Puerto Ricans under whatever
status they are granted.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-04-22
18O.-Legal.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
$35, 1000 STORM SEWER BONDS.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council
of the City of Wilmington:
Section l. That the City of Wilmington
issue its bonds pursuit to The Municipal
Finance Act, 1921, as amended in an
amount not exceeding $4,000 for the pur-
pose of extending the storm drainage
system of said City
Section 2. That tax sufficient to pay
the principal and interest of said bonds
shall be annually levied and collected.
Section 3. That a statement of the
debt of the City has been filed with the
Clerk and is open to public inspection.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall
take effect when approved by the voters
of the City at an election as provided
by law.
The foregoing ordinance was passed on
the 9th day Of March, 1916 and was
first published on the 18th day of April,
1915.
Any action or proceeding questioning
the validity of sale ordinance must be
commenced within thirty days after Its
first publication.
]. R. BENSON,
City Clerk.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-04-22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
100000 STREET IMPROVEMENT


BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council
of the City of Wilmington:
Section /. That the City of Wilmington
issue its bonds pursuant to The Municipal
Finance Act, 1921, as amended, in an
amount not exceeding 100000 for the
purpose of constructing or reconstruct
ing the surface Of streets in said City,
including the contemporaneous construc-
ton or reconstruction of sidewalks, curbs,
cutters or drains. and including grading.
Section 2. That a tax sufficient to pay
the principal and interest OF said bonds
shall be annually levied and collected.
Section 3. That statement of the debt
of the City has been filed with the Clerk
and is open to public inspection.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall
take effect when approved by the voters
of the City at an election as provided
! by law.
| The foregoing ordinance was passed
on the 9th day OF March, 1916 and was
first published on the 18TH day Of April
1916.
Any action or proceeding questioning
the validity of said ordinance must pc
commenced within thirty days after III
first publication.
J. r. BENSON.
City ClAsI
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-04-22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
sann nn0 SANITARY SEWER BONDS.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
100000 SANITARY SEWER BONDS.
BE TT ORDAINED by the City Council
of the City of Wilmington:
Section l. That the City of Wilmington
issue its bonds pursuant to The Municipal
Finance Act. 1921, as amended, in an
amount for exceeding 100000 for the
purpose of extending the sanitary sewer
system of said City, including the in
stalIation of sewer mains and manholes.
Section 2. That tax sufficient to pay
the principal and interest of said bonds
shall be annually levied and collected.
Section g. That a statement of the
debt of the City has been filed with the
Clerk and is open to public inspection.
Section & That this ordinance shall
take effect when approved by the voters
of the City at an election as provided by
law.
The foregoing ordinance was passed on
the 9th day of March, 1916 and was first
published on the 18th day of April, 1916.
Any action or proceeding questioning
the validity of said ordinance must be
commenced within thirty days after its
| first publication.
J. r. BENSON,
City Clerk
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-04-22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING

<1N ORDINANCE Az 1f1On1A1lNG
1925, 900 WATER BONDS.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council
CT the City of Wilmington:
Section I. That the City of Wilmington
issue its bonds pursuant to The Municipal
Finance Act, 1921, as amended, in an
amount not exceeding $325,oo0 for the
purpose of extending the waterworks
system of said City, including the in
stallation of additional water mains and
hydrants.
Section q That tax sufficient to pay
the principal and interest of said bonds
shall be annually levied and collected
Section 3. That a statement of the
debt of the City has been filed with the
Clerk and is open to public inspection:
Section a. That this ordinance shall
take effect when approved by the voters
of the City at an election as provided
by law
The foregoing ordinance was passed on
the 9th day of March, 1916 and was hrs1
published on the 18th day of April, 1876
Any action or proceeding questioning
the validity of said ordinance must be
commenced within thirty days after
its first publication.
J. r. BENSON,
City Clerk.
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ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
W FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

B0NDS.
Of &c IT ORDAINED by the City Council
SEE SEE City of Wilmington:
issna !. That the City of Wilmington
cipsi us Is bonds pursuant to The Num-
in ~ finance Act, 1921, as amended,
The I'll amount not exceeding $4,000 for
syste pfpose of extending the fire alarm
Ssati of said City
The 'e rr;l 2. That tax sufficient to pay
SHAH i,hclpal and interest of said bonds
soo4 pc annually levied and collected.
deht 0'1@ 3. That a statement of the
Clerk oi ne City has been filed with the
san am is open to public inspection.
take loA Z. That this ordinance shall
Of H. eil icy when approved by the voters
Isy we Ilt at an election as provided by
On ne +t foregoing ordinance was passed
fir. Nie z7th day of March, 1916 and was
Io.o published on the IS day of April
H. any action or proceeding questioning
o ~e validity of said ordinance must b.
t, lllfnenced within thirty days after it
4~s! publication.
]. r. BENSON,
City Clerk
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-04-22
NO KNOWLEDGE

SOFIA, April 21-P-Officia]
Bulgarian and American military
sources declared Sunday they had
no knowledge of any recent in
crease in the number of Soviet
troops stationed in Bulgaria, as re-
counted in reports published abroad
last week.
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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
$4,000 FIRE FIGHTING APPARA-
TUS BONDS

bONDS
81 0E IT ORDAINED by the City Council
VI me City of Wilmington:
i,s See'ion l. That the City of Wilmington
cinoI us bonds pursuant to The NUM-
tpai Finance Act, 1921, as amended,
tbe On amount not exceeding $4,000 for
ana purpose of acquiring fire fighting
seat Us and equipment.
tb aecuon 2. That tax sufficient to pay
,bs,, pIllnclpal and interest of said bonds
Sao4 De annually levied and collected.
deb se.loh :. That statement Of the
Cje os VI the City has been filed with the
San. and is open to public inspection.
taso oeuoh 4 That this ordinance shall
Of ~ eilect when approved by the voters
BY i-' City at an election as provided
on -4 Ne foregoing ordinance was passed
fire. va, eth 9Th day of March, 1916 and was
I9ts published on the 18th day Of April,
The tA4 "a, action or proceeding questioning
con,r saNdlty of said ordinance must be
ti rst within thirty days after its
J. r. BENSON
CITY Clerk