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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28
A Joint resoluti on proposing certain
Amendments to the Constitution,

b. Il rc>,lc,d ty tir >,an', oa. i".s ..
Represent atictxot the C.7"r4orr"''h ~. it.s
Syirai.u ia G,n,ui a>,,rl.s mt, That the
following amendments he proposed to tho
Constitution of the CuWmonw coiiu, IN ue.
cordaucc with The provisions oi the TENTH
article thereof:
There shall bc an additional section to tHH
third article OF the Constitution. To Ar ,,cs,l
mated as section four. rs follows:
"SrCuoN 4. Whenever any Of the quail
fed electors uf This Commonwealth shall h-
in actual military service, under r,qvi,3
tlon from the President OF the Unite: States.
or 10y the authority ot this Commonwealth.
such electors may exercise the right ut s.E
rage in all elections by the citizens, uude,
such regulations us are, or shall be ProscuH
cd by law, as fully is if they were prcscu, 20,
their usual place uf election
SECTION ,. There shall be two addition
nj sections to the eleventh article ut the Con
stitution. to he designated as eight, aut
nine, rs follows:
SECTION ). No Hill shall hr passed p.
the Legislature, containing more than en-.
subject, which shall bc clearly expressed b.
the title, except appropriation bills
"SE,r,o> %. NJ bil shall he passed j.,
the Legislature granting any powers, ~.
privileges, IN any case, where tie au,uow .
to grant such powers, orpsivaegcs, has been
or may hereafter he, conferred upon tin
courts Of this Commonwealth
HENRY {. JOHNSON,
Speaker Of the House of Representatives.
JOHN i. PENNEY,
Speaker of tine Senate.
- .nurE
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28
NEW MILLINERY
AND
FANCY DRY GOOD STORE.

MISS * ATE BL a OK,
ID ESPECrfULLN informs her friends ia sunhury
Ia aud vicinity, that she has opened New Store
o Millinery sud Fancy dry goods, la Market street
four doors sgsl u Mm. n Millcr's Boot and Shoe
Tier Aoek consists of Trimming n-iions, en-
bIoiieTes, Ladies and Chillrens bats and shakers
silk and other lnlngs Lawns uinghans, corsels,
ioop-skhls, Grape aud Lace Neiis Nets, gloves
stockings, collars and eosets, and many other arll
clcs CO.. laios aud geauenlen all II shich Nlll DO
s1ld az the losesi pfires KATE BLACK
suubufy, May n, 1854.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Notice Io Contractors.

NoRTnHpN CENTRAL RAILWAY Co.
OFFICE oF TuE CHiEF ENGISEER,
HARRIsBURG, Pa, May o, laol
DROPOSAl.S will be received at this Office until
L May % for the whole any part Of the gradu.
auon and btllasng for the second track OF the
Northern Central railway between pauphin and
Sunhury.
Work 10 be commenced Immediately. Full in.
formation may be had by applying 10 r, G. ARMS,
$50, Principal Assistant Engineer, al suubury, Pa,
OF 10 the undersigned
The company reserve tho right to reject any all
proposals made. ...-.
II STANLEY GOODWIN,
May n, 1864 Chief Engineer
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28
LOIA FOR SALE.

nun urdgFaisuril ui1fr M ffitslf NHIri thi lH
| Luts. ioealsi ia .tosrE AatHsn. .H he
L7guusA "a ruGhufy los kis Eft rutitllr lf tUilt-
ius psfpnsss MAJ hunk hh.
Sautuf,, Msy p itii--h
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28

s. M. PETTDNGILL q CO.,
Ne. 81 Park Row, Now York, and State Street.
Boston, are our agents for the SUNBURY AMERICAN
in those cities and are authorised to take Advertise.
mcns and Subscriptions for at our lowest rates.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28
ORPHANS COURT SALE.

I y pursuance Of an order of the Orphans Cour. of
| Northumberland county, will be exposed TO pub.
lie sale on SATURDAY, the ith day JUNE, 4. b,
1854. at the house o. Thomas Foulls, in the town Of
Ireyorton, said county, fenusy. ell tina; GER
tain Lot piece Of ground situate IN the town Hure-
said marked in the general puu Of said town rs lot
No. B. in Block number 81 lGsty-iourl, whereon
erected two story Frame Dwelling HOUSE.
Also. Two contagious lots or piece OF ground, s,tu-
ate also in The of Trey0rlon, afor -sid, marked
IN the general plan Of said town. numbered y and
rs In block number 6S, whcroan are erected - two
story frame dwelling House, frame stable, Cabinet.
shop aud other Outbuiiding- Late the properly ot
Michael Knapp, deceased
sale to commence at iO o'clock A NJ, Of said day
when the terms and conditions Of sale Will bo made
kuosu by
WM. Y. Sn.VERWO0p. Adm'r.
BY order Of the Court A. . CuNNiSgs, Llh. o. G..
Suubury May 7, is6i.-it
Statement of Northumberland County Bank.
Statement OF the Northumberland County Bank us
required by the ith section ol ,hc Act of Goncrul
Assembly, Of THE CumHouW ,alth, approved AIFil
lIlh, 1881
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28
j. Il. SCuENK. NJ. d

Dr. J H. SchSlk can be found at the principal
Office. No. 80 North 9th Street, Philadelphia, every
Saturday, from A. NJ. until =. NJ, to give advice
free Of charge; but for through examination ho
charges three dollars. Price ofthc Pu.monc SyrUp
and Soaweed Tonic each 81 per bottle, or 81 the
half dozen. Mandrake Pills % cents per box, and
il for sale Ivy all Druggists and Dealers.
May II, lS64.-ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28

Tho above is correct likeness of Dr. Schonk taken
many years ago, after ho had recovered from Con-
sumption by n course of his "Schenk's Pulmonic
Syrup" The likeness, although it does not repre-
sent him anything like as bad he at the worst,
yet is in strong contrast with the hale and vigorous
looks ofthe Portrait below, which is the true like
ness of him at present time The contrast between
these two portraits is so great that many would not
believe them to be the same person. Yet there are
hundreds of persons, in and around Philadelphia
who will recognise both porrnits to be true rcpresen
tations. When the first was taken he weighed lO7
pounds At the present time his weight Is 22O pounds
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28
LADIES' SPRING AND SUMMER
FANCY DRESS GOODS,
ysiSs ANNA PAINTER,


SUNBU URY. PEN NJ A.
HAS just received and opened a large assortment
L Of Fancy Dress floods. ,urh u~ GiDycs. ,louviau
kIa-gioves, silk and li,lc thread GLOVES; Ladies'
cotton Hose, Childrcn's Hose. SIX Mit,, HauiScr-
chiefs. Corse's Embroidered slippers. Ribbons FAN
Cl DRESS BUTTONS. Bugr Climbs Trimming
Buttons, Belt Rhon, Velvet Ribbons, Braid, Belt
Clasps, Ladies' Nrck-ties, Fancy Buttons GRAPE
RIBBON and TRIMMING, EMhry.l lrriu- Gr,id,,
JuconCt and Swiss Eds;ngs and insertions; Mstc'sc
Lace Collars, Grenadinc Wells, Fancy Dress Combs,
head Dresses Net,s and IA variety ct other artlcir,
L Il 7 o G Z APH 4 LBU MS
BOOKS AND STATIONERY,
Books Hymn Books Blank Books. Memorandum
Books, Diaries. Pocket Books luk Stands, Pens
Pencils. Be. Sc.
TOYS AND GAMES FOR CUII DREN.
All of which have been selected with care aul will
DO sold at reasonable prices.
ANNA PAINTER.
Suohury, April %, 1885,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-05-28

certify ths sl.fo ristfmrni a. ~ eQfffei % 'ht
bft finJ knsaieige pnt hflrf -. Il. A..
ina % nNAhf, NNhiff
Ansrmol unl fahs-flhli bsl4s mfi
n Has. y Z
fhamatin Ma 4 ihai
IA l.rk Ia as1isfsi : dlfiieui ef 30 frai
tof H. l.si "a us.,llta sissf q teis4 sale eAA
ffsts Ia Isystls siisi ~ ati'
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1864-06-03

nal devils he'd got nigh back ter hi.
house, mcanin' to steal his filies an
what plumber he hal that could be to
ted. follcrd EN-, an as soon as
come in distance, / drapped one OF
EN-. Then me an tothers TUX ahind
trees, an hlazed away ter one another
fur more'n hour. ] winged one
but got ball yere,' showing me an
ugly wound in his shoulder. 'Arter
a while, six more on en- rid UP the
road an conc Mt me. | seed it.warn {
no use, so ] put fur the thick timber,
an iinarly, seein' they couldn't kotch
me, they guv up the chase. ] knowed
twOnldn't do ter gwo in sight NV
home, so ! made long spell round
ahind hill, an put fur the bushes,
whar ] thort the ole darkey'd be wuth
the mar 1t had got ter be nigh
onter dark an Id growed powerful
weak, OH count uv the blood l d let,
80 | sot down an tried ter stop il. /
hc1n't sot thar long fore ! thort
hecrd 'ooman screechin'. an look.
in round | seed my own wife. She'd
just lost har baby, an hcdn't been out
nv her bed fur q mouth, but size he'd
come six miles through the brush
arter me She conldn't speak, but
she brung me q short piece from
ahind the hill an showed me my
hous'n an harn--all he'd ia the world
a heap NV black an ashes. Thcy'd
burned EN- an druv my sick wife, an
my ole mother, who'd been bedrid fur
more'n two year out Nv doors!'
He then pansel for moment. and
then in n slow, broken voice added
That night she died. Died thar
in the dark an the 20 d--nothin under
har but the yarth--uothin over har
but the ole gown thet my 'oonan hclt
mp ter keep the rain Off har face; an
when | kneeel down thar on the
gro md ter we're hlr last words, I
'wore, sir, that I'll never rest till I'll
lrupk thar. Rlooa> the hearrs llnqA af
lay the ole darliey buried har. l
coul Int be thar. They wur huntin'
me like vii beast For morc'n n
week, me an my sick wife lay ont in
the woods; bat wcso yerc now, an all
I asl; is ter SELF my mars, and git
my CONAN ter safe place, an thei
/ Il CIV en--whot they's guv'n me'
From various sources l afterward
received confirmation of the native
story; but it needed none; for the
fierce passion which blazcl in his eye,
and lit up his haggard face, was as
surNnce that in it there was nothing
but TRUTH.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1864-06-03
The remnants bumbtfbg abodt5os

. . n
lTbe remnants bumberhe about 800
to 800 of probably 40 Regimcnts. lx
hard effort Ind leen halted and quick
ly formed on ahill or rather point Of
a hill the same place Gen. Thomas
gave orders to hold at oil Sacrifices.
Every eoneievable space seemed to
me TO be filed with leaden hail on It's
death errapd. Column after column
Of the Rebels were hurled against us.
charge after cbargeled by iTavemcn
fighting fight of desperation was
nnde TO carry that point How many
wishfui eyes were cast Just 10 our
right, seeming TO ask thot noble and
gallant old 2let Ohio TO !fnthish ns n
reinforcement il ever go sinali, but no.
The ever ceasless stream fire pouv.
ing out Of their five shooters, md the
awful roar Of musketry in their front
End right flank, but too plainly told us
they were contending against hope
and fearful odds Twice our line gave
way for want OF ammunition, but not
until the Rebels are within Bayonct
reach. AS often as they rallied aud
with defiant yell threw the msclves
back into the breach, aud in turn the
Rebels 1y only TO be replaced by.an.
other column of maddcned tletermin.
ed soldiers, who did not wish when
the Sun was yet high for dark night
to stay that Wholesale slaughter.
In the thiekcst of all OF it consric.
uously, was Col Walker, now crcour.
aging the ,imid, now Cheering the
worn ont men, now distributing arn.
in the front line, carried in
his blouse, regardless of personal
safety. now leads the charge back 10
where we had heen driven from This
Is no fancy, "The halfis not told" A
stream OF wounded are continually
pouring past us TO the rear.
Bnt ] did not intend to write cith.
II history Of the battle, or eulogy
,n the Col. .... ...-. -
No indications Of n move, vet we
ire looking for the word forward all
he time.
Write me soon, and the next ! will
~ to give you something interest
ng. .,u5 afrf
Yours IN the bonds Of the Union.
j. w. STiNcucoMp.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1864-06-03
Two RoGUEs INSTEAD OF ONE-An

amusing anecdote is related Of n wo.
man in England whose husband, n
very wealthy man, died suddenly,
leaving no will. The widow, dcsirous
Of securing the whole property, con.
cealed her husbands death. and per.
snaded poor shoemaker to take his
place while will could bc made. Ac.
cord ngly he was closely mufiled up
in bed as sifvery sick and Il lawyer call
el to write the will. The shoemaker
in q feeble voice, hequcathed half of
all the property to the widow. What
shall be done with the remainderp'
asked the lawyer. "Thc remainder, =,
he replied, ~ give and bequeath to
the poor shoemaker across the street,
who has always been good neighbor
and deserving man." thus securing
q rich belle t Tor himself The widow
was thunderstruck at the mans aida.
cious cunning, but dill not dare to ex.
pose the fraud; and so two rogues
shared the estate.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1864-06-03


A Coop COMPARISON One OF the
New York papers compares the pub.
fishers OF q newspaper, who allows
his papers 10 go to all parts Of the
c'u uitry before getting pay for them,
To farmer who would sell his wheat
on credit, and not more than n single
h1shel to any persoa II any farmer
will try the experiment Of distribu-
ting the proceeds OF his labor over
two or three counties, with an occa-
sional bushel or two, to far distant
States, for one year, we will guaran-
tee that he will never after that years
experience ask publisher TO supply
him with q paper a year or two with
out the pay for it.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1864-06-03
~ SnollsyIvonio. thn econn octl

NJ Spottsvlvania, the scene ofthC
recent terrific battles, and which is
now in onr possession, is a small vii.
la2e, 60 miles from Richmond, con
nectel with the capital by good roads,
The river 20 runs south ofthe village
The North Anna River. to which Lee
is reported TO have retreated, is about
II miles south.
A schoolmastcr, whi'c on his NOR.
ming walk, passed ny the door of 8
neighhor, who WAS evcavating log
fora pig-trough. "Why" saio the
schoolmaster, "Mr.----, have Won
not furniture enough yet?' Yes" was
his reply,"enough for my own family,
but ] expect to board the schoolnas.
ter this winter, and am making pro;
aratious."
An avaricious man "out west" is
reported to make II practice Of alwaya
riding in the last scat OF railway
train, to save the interest on his fare
until the conductor gets ronni to him,
The fountain of true poltencss Is q
good generous heart. 1t consists less
in exterior manners, than the spirit de,
vcloped in conduct in the intercourse
ofcourtcsy.
A Ncwburyport sugar merchant
heard, few days since. that sngal
had gone mp two cents. and, telling
no one what he was going to do, i'm
mediatly rushed off and bought tho
whole stock Of another merchant al
81 cents. He was so delighted with
III. operation that he treated the clerks
all round on his return, and then learn.
ed that man ms clever as himself
had bought Ill his stock NJ 20 cents
while he was away.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1864-06-03
TIE celebrated Dean Swift. In

preaching hn assize sermon, was se-
we're upon lawyers for Heading
against their conscience. After din
ner n Young lawyer said some severe
things against the clergy, and added
that lie did not doubt, were the dcyil
to die, person might he found TO
preach the funeral sermon.
Yes" said Swift, ~ would, md
give the devil his due, as l did his
children this morning" 1.,.q
Gen,lcness, like charity, ia twice
blessed, the effects of which on the
animals around the homestead, arc
scarcely less noticeable than upon tho
family of your household. No man
can bc truly kind to the latter with
ont letting his cattle feel the Influence
of his spirits. Soft words and kind
looks turn away wrath among cattle
rs among mankind. IIarshness Ina
its curse in the hatred which the 'hrulo
teasts feel though they cannot utter.
their scorn, except in occasional kicks
or bites, andbv general uglincss, Il
called. An ear of corn, or little salt
or orntlc action sm,l 90 no,,in~ ,onr ,
horse has influence more or l,ss Ia
making your appearance always n
source Of pleasure to the animals
around you. 1t is cheap luxury,
this rendering even tho brute beasts
''> " '''' O' o"' "'' W '''T =
1t Is literally true, that the reunion
OF children after qnarreling, is only
cXceled in sincerity. by the renewed
iiIehaship OF angcred aged ones. 1920
Josh Billings SAYS he never owned
but one Shanghie and lie cot choxed
by the kink ola "close" line alter he
swallowed IS feet Of il.
1rsnv one will show rs q co,,or
head paper In t,,is STATE that pS No.
ditionoliy denonnre. tbn ,nos6 acro !, =
onr troons ot For, pilIor, 80 Yrt,ii
give him green back .ra mif
s, .u....
We oror' e"iu 'rieho, saw"
arnJ "Io"o e'd VI ,.,n, u"nsSsee ,, hesro's on
p"'%,|i i;oI. ," "',,' ",ien . .ney ealheN" tho
-; ag"t ~ 80 -. VIII al, eyes tntheu Az
"' rrav III
Eo Tue world estimates men by
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1864-06-03

Many parents treat their poor per-
secuted children as shepherd treats
goats, whose sinews are cut to pre-.
vent them from Jumping. ul
The house passed a bill giving a
homestead to soldiers on conflscated
lands, by ii majority.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-25
Now York Market.
NV YoRK In

NEW YORK, June "a.
Cotton-HeaVy and declining, l45M146
for midling and upland.
Flour-States and western dull and in
favor of buyers, but no decided change.
So 1908 9b for extra State; $969 25 for
common extra R. H. O.; So 300lO for
trade brands; the market closing dull and
downward, with no buyers at outside
quotations.
Whisky-Irregular, unsettled and lower
at 81 eo@1 So for State; ST 62@l 65 for
western on the spot; ST. 70, to arrive in 10
days.
Wheat-Opened moderately active with
out decided change, closed dull and de.
clining, at 81 5000 O3 for Chicago spring.
81 $500 03 for Milwaukee club,
Corn-A shade frmer, at 81 559l56 for
new mixed western; $l5s for western vel
low. il
osts-ActiVe and decidedly higher at
94C995 for western ahoat and in store,
Petroleum-Quiet at previous prices.
Wool-Firmer and in fair demand.
fork-Less excited, but little higher
at $3s93s rs for meas; 40 2594o rs for
new mess; closing at 40 25940 SO
Beet-Quiet and unchanged at lO6l6c
Tor mess; s9lOc for prime; 2l@25 so for
rePacked mess; Prime mess beef dull and
unchanged.
Cut Meats-Firm but quiet.
Lard-Less active and scarcely 90 firm.
Butter-Firm at 26935 for Ohio.
Money-Active and firm at 7C9s per ct.
Sterling-Dull at 2S6@23a, IN currency.
Gold-Without decided change, ouenin0
at 2l2@2l5; closing at 2l562l8.
Government Stocks-Dull and lower.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-25

B~THS ooNoRRF AT WAsalza4oH Hail.
last evening by the ladies of the Wheeling
Female Seminary was an excellent affair.
The performance throughout, reflected
great credit upon the capacity of the teach
eFs and the musical talents of the young
ladies who participated, The audience
was not halt as large as the entertainment
deserved. 1t is true that the evening was
exceedingly hot, and that many of the seats
sold were vacant in consequence of the
purchasers being engaged in decorating the
fair buildings, but there was meagerness
in the attendance which is not accounted
for even by these considerations. The
ladies, however, have the consolation of
knowing that they gave an entertainment
which was pleasing in the highest degree
to those who did attend, and that their
time and talents were devoted to good
cause.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-25

NBw YoRK, June 24.-The Headquar-
ters of the Army of the Potomac CORES.
pendent of the Philadelphia Inquirer saws:
Events of considerable moment NAV be
shortly looked for. Our lines have been
extended on our left so as to cut the Peters,
burg and Weldon railroad, thus effectualIy
interruptiug the line of communication be.
tween Richmond and the Gulf and Sea.
board States.
Distant artillery firing was heard to the
left to-day, probably Wilson'S division of
cavalry engaging some force ofthe enemy.
Our base at City Point is one of the best
we have had during the entire campaign.
The Posts Washington special says the
caucus of the Union members of the
House last night gave evidence that the
draft Communication cannot be abolished at
this session of Congress.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-25

NEW YoRK, June 24.-The Commercial
Gays the high prices have brought out a
great deal of gold, which is bought in
small lots, at about 2lO, by the brokers
and sold at 2ls@2l5, but no large
amounts can be sold at that figure, "A
sale of $4,000 was made at ZIG.
Parties from Washington say the gold
law will be modified in favor of the use of
checks.
The Post learns upon the best authori-
ty that Gen. Grants losses in killed, from
the time Of leaving the Rapidan till reach !
ing the James river, was not over 40 900
men. The wounded we're less than 80 900,
large majority of the injuries being slight.
The premature losses in the army wilinot
be over 10000.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-25

~THE ANT TRAP.-As the season is
at hand for those pests, the ants, house,
wives aud others who are troubled with
them may probably use the following trap
to advantage: Procure large sponge,
wash it well and press it dry, which will
leave the cells quite open; then sprinkle
over it some fine white sugar, and place it
near where the ants are most troublesome.
They will soon collect upon the sponge
and take up their abode in the cells. 1t
is then only necessary to dip the sponge
In scslding water, which will wash them
out dead by tens of thousands. Put on
more sugar, and set the trap fot new
haul. This process will soon clear the
house of every aunt, uncle and progeny.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-25

G@THB FA1R.-Auother new building
sprung up on the Sanitary Fair grounds
sometime during yesterday or last night,
and all are progressing with an astonish-
ing rapidity. All hands are working day
and night. Mr.. Elliott, the architect of
the Pittsburgh Fair, was at work yester-
day upon what he calls French Garden
Scene, in the eastern building, which
when completed will be one of the most
pleasant features Of the Fair. The mate.
rails used are rocks, moses, leaves, wa
ter and gas.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-06-25
GQrTaE RRoEnr ADVANCE nrnr PRInr

GeTHE RRcEAT ADVANCE IN The PRIcE
OF GAs.-Our readers have been informed
by aPublished announcement from the
Gas company, that the price of gas to pri-
Vate consumers has been increased from
$500 to $3.50 per thousand cubic feet. AT
the instance of the Gas Company and for
the information of the public the following
statement is made: Heretofore the Gas
Company has paid a cents bushel for
coal Now it pays 81. Labor, lime, iron
castings, etc., have increased in like pro-
portion. These advances in labor and ma
terial have been gradual, and the increased
demand for gas has been considerable, so
that up to this time the Company has been
enabled to declare semi.annual diVidends
from 81 to 8 per cent. The Gas COMPANY
has a contract with the city by the terms
ofwhich it is compelled to furnish a large
amount of gas to street lamps, hose houses
and the city buildings at ST. ,e2 per thous.
and, which is less than half the actual
cost Of production. The city adheres to its
contract and the company has no redress.
AneFePFesentauVes otthe cmpRnyclsim that
but for this fact the price of gas would not
have been advanced. The Gas Company is
limited by its charter to the price now
charged, $3.50 per thousand, and no mat
ter how material and labor may continue to
advance the gas men can in no event make
corresponding advance. The Company
has pipe already laid and paid for capable
of accommodating 1000 consumers. At
present there are only 800 consumers and
the Company only hopes for safety in a
demand equal to it's capacity to supply.
Surprising these statements to be true
the Company makes out very good case,
and the advance does not appear to be so
exhorbitant as one would suppose from
listening only to she complaints of con.
sumers. 1t is matter, however, altoge Their
between the gas company and the public,
and in making this statement we do not
wish to be regarded as the champion of the
former.