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Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-30
OUR FIRE PLUGS.
THEIR EXPOSED AND FRozIN CONDITION
GREAT DANGER IN CASE OF FIRE.

THEIR EXPOSED AND TRozHN CONDITION
GREAT DANGER IN CASE OF FIRE.
It is not with the intention OF creating any
unnecessary alarm in the minds of our citizens
that ve write this article but simply to call at
tenten TO the fact Of an existing defect, which y
fraught With great danger to the whole city. A
short time ago, before the cold weather had set
IN. the GAZETTE called attention to the fact that
Others ciaes wsre adopting measures to prevent
the freezing Of fire plugs during the approaching
winter, and advised the adoption Of similar
measures here.
This advice however was unheeied, and o few
days ago We received from reliable sources, the
startling Intelligence, that many OF our 6le
piugs were completely frozen, and that without
Q thorough thawiug, it was impossible to obtain
q supply Of water from them. No precautionary
measures were taken last fall, to prevent this re-
suit, and 90 in mid-wintsr the alarming fact was
madA manifest that In case OF . fire, much valu-
BILE time would have been expended in thawing
these plugs before the water could be apple to
the flames. As before stated, We have NO inten-
man power can fortsl forthcoming events. and
We knew not at what minute the alarm OF fira
would havo been sounded. A fire which once
started unGDS such eiScumstanoeA could not have
failed to prove terribly disastrous in its results.
There s another matter in the connection
proper authorities. Since the late storm the snow
on many pavemsRts where fire piugs are placed
has been cleared from the sidewalks. aud pilst
around the plugs, IN some cases loompletsly con
csaliss them from view. On Saturday morning
| whom the fire was discovered in tho Franklin
Aills, the firemsn were compelled to shovel ava!
the snow, in order to get At plug in this neigh
borhood. only to find whom i was reached. ths
its frozen coudition rendered It matter Of utte
inpossiblity 10 obtais particle Of water tbeue
from. ustii . thorough thawing had been effected
This Ars fortunately. was extinguiahed v,thou
the aid Of the engines. But, will We be % fortu
nate ON The asxt oeeasionf Who can tell2
.ris true the Axtrsms cold weather Of last wss
has considerably nodsratsd. hnt We know not =
what time the cold may rapidly increaee: aad1
the subject y mot attsndsd to now. apothsT 81
snap may leave W in The sams dangerous prsdica
mont .5 r-..-ti
Therefore, calniy rsviswing thsss facts. III
great danger Of such sifuation and the necessit
for such neaAurss q will prsyent % from agai
being subjected 70 such pefi, can readily Be sees
Tkis evening. . special session ol the Cit
Council will be held, when It in to - AOpsd tAa
prompt action will b taksn IN regard 70 the NJ
tsr. and the proper COMMITTEE Or cActais II
sti iuetsd TO have ascsasary fensdiss spplisd. ~
10 take ell proper precautionary measures Il
prutectiou in ease Of Q oon1Agration. BE- ..s.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-30
AMUSE ~ EMT8.
THE CHAPMAN SISTERS At THE OPERA HOUSE,.

THE CHAPMAN bIhTGhs Al THE ofEkA HOUSE,
On Saturday evening, good audience, much
larger than that Of the previous evening, assem-
bled at the Opera House, to witness the last ap-
pearance of the Chapman Sisters, and their ex-
cellent burlesque troupe. The plAy was the
"Gold Demon" Q musical burlesque, In which
the Chapman sisters, Of course took the leadiiE
parts, In . higher successful manner Miss Ella
Chapman, in her songs, dances jokes and banjo
solos, was encored again and again, The play
concluded with "The Policeman's Frolic," q
lauehable farce, by Miss Blanch Chapman and
Jas. Coilins, Owing to the detention BY accident
of the train on which he was cOmingt0 Whining
ton, Mr.. John Morris was unable to appear In his
wonderful, 'mystic Change" The troupe left foE
Baltimore, ON the midnight train.
This evening Mr.. DsniAick NatTy, the ~
uowned character artist, will appear at the
Opera House, in his fanoss specially. "Escapsd
from Sing Sing" which hs has heretofore playsd
with immsnse success, ct various cities Of shil
country. The play 10 intensely exctting. snd
thersfore the Performance win veil merit Z
crowded houss, which W hops It will receive
Be- sure and 80: Prices - usual.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-30

ADVICE GRAr,s-Should your waller pi ;,es
which supply the boiler in the kitchen ranges
freeze up the safest p!so !. to :Au. Of the water
hot water faucet. II the fire 10 the range IL out.
this procaution il unnecessary. A little Bit Of
old carpet or bsgging thrown oves the gas metre
in the cellar will project it from the frost and
save you a great deal Of unnecessary trouble
Old newspapers, If well wrapped around, will
anewer tue same purpose. 6houA your metre
become frozen before this prscaution reaches
you, do not sndeavor to free it BY putting heated
iron or fire about it. Lay cloth over it and
pour on boiling water. and yoa will soou hav.
it in working order. Should It prove too obsti
nate and not thaw out ia half IN hour, send for
q gus filter, and ii he understands his businss
he will give you gas in q short time. DRY
meters need none Of these precautions.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-30
oo0s0 0TsG0.
HHxrTHos 1srm 1vxMIHe.

Cherokee Tribe, No4, . r n, st Rsd Mems
Hall, 4l5 Market street.
SaViIle Buildina, 9th and Market street.
Wilmington and Brandywins Council, No. 3, o
u. A. NJ, at Hall, Fifth and Market streets.
franklin Council, No. 9, O u A n, q 4eehan-
ics' Hall, 2l9 King street.
Wilmington Council, No b, Jr, q n, at
Hall, 9th and Market streets.
Enterpnss Circle, B U C A, at Hall 604 Mar.
ket street.
Warrington Lodge, No !, X oiP.. at Knights
of Pythias Hall. No. 2ll Market street
Washington Lodge, No 3. g F, 1t Good Eel
lows Hall, Sd and Market.
Old Church division, No IL, 8 OF T Seventh
below Spruce.
Wawasst Lodge. No Is, q Of u T. at room
18th and Scott streets
Washington Lodge. No !, A p A, at hail.
Second and King streets.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-30
sEMiMsuLAR MGws.


= Christmas was unusually quiet IL Ckton.
Il. q. Reese. Of Elkton, fall, ON Thursday.
and severely injured his Writ
The iron works at North Easl saspended
operations on Chrislmas day.
The Csc;l County Teachers Association will
meet at Port Depoait nsxt Saturday.
The mud machine which has been working
10 North East creek, has been irosso up.
Elkton is blessed with six practicing physi-
cians all Of whom have lucrative practice.
Elkton gas consumers complain Of bad
smell which arises from the gas while burning.
The Presbyterian Church fair At Eiktou, last
week, was very successful. About $4,000 was
realised.
The name Of the post Office at Chincotssgue.
Accomac county. Va. has been changed to
"Atlantic"
| North East whiled away the weary hours oi
Christmas with pigeon shooting, which wound
up with a grand drunk.
Elkton hunters will commence the New
Year with grand fox chase. Hope they won'
clone 1t with wild gooas chase"
Last week Mr.. Geo w. Chilis. Of the Phila-
delphia Ledger was presented with hsndsou,'
bible, valued at $3.50, BY the employees Of tn
Marley Paper Mil.
The barn aud wagon houss on the Of Theo
dore l.. Marshall, near Elkton, were burned, Of
the 10th inst. with sll their contents loss $726(
insurance, $500. Origin. incendiary.
A long nosed E;ktonian, while eating suppe
at the Presbyterian Church fair. had ciTcula
douchnut hung on The end Of his proboscis, b
|, Factions friend. He didn't likeit bit.
One day during court countryman goin
, into the Registers office. At Elkton. where III
!. wills are kept in huge volumes on the shelve
' asked il they were Bibles. mo, slr," replie
I one Of the clerks, ''they are testamsnts."
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-30

Arr1nrNr AN DELAY-On Saturday afternoon,
the engine and one car of an extra freight train,
On ,hr p ". 4 r. r. r.. going north, ran of the
trocL ot Trainors siding, near Linnwood, while
taking on several freight cars lying at this point
Several hours elapsed before the train could pro
coed on ira wsy apain. In consequence of this
accident. the $40 train north was delayed about
three honrs in its arrival at Philadelphia, while
tho < O'clock and gao trains from Philadelphia,
,yero deIaved To the samo extent in their arrival
here. No damage was sustained and no one was
injured
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-30

Irx,ov sAcnAxrNr.- Last eveninQ ct the West
Church. the Sacrament Of the Lords Supper. va:
c;vsn and nnrticipatod in Nv the members Of all
the Presbyterian Churches, Of the city. The ser
hr..d v.s o,ven ont bv Rev. j. +, Conkey, and
.hs ina he Raw, A. j. SNYDER. Addresses were
Hs; varsd ~ these Minister. and BY Rev lafayette
Harr.. and Raw. Dr. LYON Edwards; Rev. Mr..
Marks, pronounced the benediction. Tho atfa'r
was very interesting aud impressive.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-30
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE

The old year IL almost gone.
Pedestrianisln is still decidedly UNPLEASANT
Large numbers Of slstghs wsrs out ysstsrday.
The churches yesterday, were generally well
offended.
The weather has considerably moderated psncs
Saturday.
Many OF the water pipes leading to hydrants
are burst.
special meeting Of City Council will bs held
this evening.
Our railroads have been c!ssred OF the snow and
trains now run regularly.
Watch mestino will ts held in the various
churches, tomorrow night.
There was runaway At Sixth and Market Sts,
Saturday evening; NO damage.
Doniuick Murray will appear at the Opera Houss
this evening. IN "Escaped from Sing Sing"
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-30

Tor Extraordinarily. large and powerful ice
49,, s-oro ph;i,dalnhia. camo TO Wilmington, for
~ r,,,r,,oea ~ towing the steamship Norman to
.h, rr,tv Tho NoymGn is one of the Philadelphia
~. va Roston Steamship Co,npany's boats, and has
hasn mnderoono repairs here at the yard Of Pusey,
Jones & Co. The ice boat ploughed easily through
The ice. and was watched with interest BY large
crowd Gro OF spectators, Oh the bridge and adjacent
vhayves.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-30
Magistrates oasss.
sEroas MAYOR sl,a1es.

Harvey Crosisy. Thouas Wslch, Chas. Mullen.
aad Csrnslia usAnu, Tot druaksnnsss, were each
0nsd 81 cea0 and coaen. @,.45it,.
Chazsss Hascs, COL, 1ne assaslt ed battsxy On
6araA Hanes his Viii, Was GasA eosGs, and held b
hail h ~ mn e o1oo, - kssp Tie psaes. r
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-30

No BxrrKR-We regret to learn thst Mf.
Thos LYMAN and her son. who were Injured on
the Railroad, at Newport. ON Tuesday evening
last, are at latest accounts IN der'ous conoluIu'
with no visible signs Of improvement since the
accident. Miss Lyman who was only slightly 'n'
jured, has entirely recovered.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-30

AxxrA1 MErTINos,-The Annual Meeting Of
.ha rorr,ar,s Mutual Insurance COMPANY will he
held on the 18th of January.
The Annual meeting and election OF directors
Of the W. & w. n. X. takes place on the l3th ol
January
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-30

b. CAp Su,pMrNr.-On SATURDAY., the Jackson h
sbarne Company shipped by way of the Whining.
Ton L Reading Railroad. two first class passenger
cSrs to indiasapolis. Ind, for the indianapolis,
Bloomington Il Western Railroad.
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CUBA.
CONTEST BETWEEN INSURGENTS AND SPANISH
TROOPS IN THE JURISDICTION OF BAfAMo
STRIKE OF CoACHMEN AT HAVANA.

CONTEST BETWEEN INSURGENTS AND SPANISH
TROOPS IN THE JURISDICTION OF BAYAMo
STRIKE OF COACHMEN AT HAVANA.
HAVANA. Sept. Am official telegram says
that n large number OF insurgents, commanded by
Caxto Garcia frrm the Holgun Jurisdiction. attacked
on the 18th ut the town of Baire Arrba, in the jurs
diction of Bayamo. The garrison, consisting Of 90
solders sailed forth and attacked the enemy. killing six
and losing one soldier killed and four wounded. The
Baen battalion to the aid OF the town. pursued the
Insurgents and after 40 hours march, overlook them
I'm the mountains OF Laguirs. The battalion attacked
them and took their positions after two hours ght In
which seven insurgents aud two Spanish soldiers were
killed.
Last week the !Goyernor reissued his former orders
about coachmen and draymen, who lately had become
uumndful OF the ordinances. Yesterday morning the
coachmen began 70 strike. The strikers, armed with
sticks assembled at different points in the city, and pre-
vented peaceable coaehmen from working After 9
O'Clock not coach to hire the streets out OF
the 100 public conyeyanoes IN the city IL was feared
that serious disturbance would take place when Gen.
Ceballos, accompanied by few police officers, appeared
the street. and personally directed the arrest OF lew
refractory charaeers leaving his coach with only ms
cane In his hand Ceballos cowed the coachmen com
pletely, and tho most daring skunk away. Al noon
Dine coachmeH arrested. The cayAiry ana
police pstroliing the streets all day The vsun
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GREAT BRITAIN.
FIRE IN THE CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL-A CON-
SIDERABLE PORTION OF THE ROOF DE-
sTROYED.

SIDERABLE PORTION OF THE ROOF DE-
sTRoYED.
LONDON Tuesday, Sept 3, 1872.
A dispatch from Canterbury reported that
broken the altar IN the eastern end Of
the magnificent Cathedral in that town. Another dis
patch from that town at IL o'clock this forenoon,
said Tie flames have perfect hold on tho east
ern nd OF the roof of Canterbury Cathedral over the
altar and shrine OF Thomas Beckett The direction OF
tho wind ia favorable TO the spread OF the fire, and IL Is
feared that the entire structure will be destroyed The
utmost excitement prevails in the town. A supply OF
water has fortunately been obtained, and the remen,
assisted by the entire garrison OF Canterbury are max
ing every effort to save the sacred building from total
destruction. The fire originated from the accidental
upsettng Of a charcoal furnace. which was used by
some workmcn who repairing the lead roof OF the
Cathedral
Additional dispatches from Canterbury report that the
fire i'm the Cathedral has been completely exnguished,
and the fremen have ceased playing on the building.
The shrine OF Thomas Beckett has not been injured
The mosaic pavement Of the Cathedral is covered with
melted lead which dropped from the burning roof The
altar was deuged with water Fire companies which
were summoned from the neighboring towns when the
total destruction OF the Cathedral was imminent are
now arriving at Canterbury bat their services are not
required The interior OF the edfce is hlled with smoke
The Cathedral ia insured in the Sun Company 1t has
been the habit the past 800 years to hold religious
services in the Cathedral daily This custom was not
broken by the fire. services were held after the sup
preston Of the flames.
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MEXICO.

DESTRUCTION OF TIE PALACE OF THE NATIONAL
CONGRESS BY FIRE-CAUSE OF THE CON
FLAGRATI0N.
MEXICO, Aug. 27.-The fire IN this city which
destroyed the palace Of the National Congress was
caused by the negligence Of tnsmith while repairing
the roof The powder and other explosive and infam
mable materials stored in the building were removed
the moment the FIRE discovered. The archives OF
the Congress were also saved The utter useessness OF
the reengnes made it impossible to stay the progress
of the flames, and they were not e1ungulShed untn
there was nothing left OF the palace for them to feed
upon IL is reported that the historic sword Oh Cen
Irbde the hilt Of which theky studded win uia
monds and other precious stones, was stolen III INC eo
fusion incident to the IRE. ,.,
Gen. Garcia de la Cadena, one OF the revolutionary
member OF the National Congress-, and In accordance
with the law will be tried by that body new pro
nunciamento has been issued In SiDaoa by the rey0lu
tonists lately operating under tho command Oh Cen \;
Daz The soldiers or the regular army stationed az
Guanaiuato have mutinied, assassinated their com
mander and robbed the public treasury OF SSO,OO
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NEW-YORk WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER d. Is72-TRPLE SHEET.

auested groups in the streets % dispense The ring
leaders were handed over TO the civil authorities Tor
trial. The cOachmen supposed they would nave uIngS
their own way because the majority of them are span
iards and volunteers but the volunteers, instead OF
supporting, went against them. Gen. CeDaoS renamed
in the palace all night giving orders and receiving
reports. To-day the coaches are running again, ana
everything Is quiet There several cases yestcrny
OF strikers beating coachmen who unwilling TO JOIN
In the strike. The energetic behaviour OF Gen CeOaOs
prevented serious riot The cOachmen today are very
tame commission OF draymen presented themselves
TO Gen. Cebalos yesterday, and protested against tue
enforcement of the old law. Gen. CebaOs found pOr-
ton OF the complaint be just aud promised revision
OF the law but he refused ~ receive commission from
tha
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PARIS, Tuesday, sept. 3. 1872.

DE REMUsAT on THE RELATIONS QF PRINCE
BISMARCK TO TIE MILITARY SARTY IN
PRUSSIA. o
There is a collision Of authority at Lyons
between the municipal and national authorities
which eauses much bad feeling and excitement
The City Council had removed teertain eeclesias-
teal teachers from the schools Tde Natonal
Government interfcred aud relnstated lthem'
The citizens several collected in large numbers IN
the streets to protest against the restoration OF the teach
ers The Government at last obliged to call on the
military to dsperse tho gatherings aud prevent ther
recurrence mob at Narbonne today, assaulted the
septries and pelted them with stones The assalants
were quickly dispersed by the troops and 10 OF the ring
leaders were arrested Rigorous measures are expected
In consequence Of this outbreak.
NJ de Remusat declared to-day before the Permanent
Committee OF the Assembly ut Versailles, That the
military party" in Germany were dissatisfied with the
treaty of peace and with NJ Bismarck because France
is permitted TO retain the fortress OF Belfort The pub
fishers OF Napoleon's Lie OF Cesar" have brought
suit against the ex-Emperor for violation of contract
The Government has received information from south
America that several French residents have been assas
snated In Paraguay, and among them NJ Deeosarts
representative OF France pro tenn in the absence OF the
regular ambassador 10 that country Inc au'lces are
vague and undated, and lack confirmation
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TIE MEETING OF EMPERORs.

THE PROGRAMME OF FESTIVITIES AT BERLIN.
BERLIN, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1872
Duke Macmillan Joseph of Bavaria and
Prince Gortschakon have arrived here.
The Emperor William, accompanied by the Grand
Duke Nicholas and large and brilliant staff, In which
there were many foreign officers, attended the parade Of
the Guards in the Tempelhof field this morning. Tho
Emperor was horseback, and showed no
traces Of his recent illness. The programme for
Sunday and tho following days has been ar
ranged. On Sunday the three Emperors will
attend divine service in the morning at their respective
houses Of worship. They will afterward lunch together
at Babelsberg and the day will close with sor6e at
the palace Of the Crown Prince at Potsdam. On Monday
there will be military maneuyers a grand scaen the
morning. Dinner will DO given at the Imperial
Palace, which viii be followed by soic6e at the
palace OF Prince Charles. Tuesday will open with army
maneuvers the sOveregns Will dino together in public,
under canvas and court concert will be given in the
evening grand hunt is also contemplated. Gen. Won
Motke arrived in the city to-day. Diplomats from all
parts Of Europe coming.
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PRELIMINARY WORK OF TIE CONVENTION


GROTEsQUE CONyENTIoN-NEARLY AS MANY
NEWSPAPER MEN AS Decentralization
DUNCAN SPEAKS HIS PIECE AND SUBSIDIES
AN ANTEDnUYIAN VENTS .HIs RAGE on
GREELEY.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRTBUNE.l
LOUISVILLE, Sept. 3-LOng after midnight
the wrepulers kept up show Of consultation but the
overwhelming OF the night were not wholly dis
PEELED until the representatives met in the Courtroom,
which had been vacated by Justice to make way for
this incongruous Convention. No perceptible number
appears have been added to the gathering OF yester
day and when the appointed time came there were not
half enough TO fill the Courtroom. Shortly before
the stipulated hour, quite respectable band.
all the way from Philadelphia, believe, belonging
70 the % Regiment marched in The room looked rather
foTOrn and the band which In numbers considerably
exceeded the assembled delegates was about TO make
pTecptate retreat as having mistaken the place, when
an infamedfaced man, evidently much more familiar
with the Of Houstons than the councils OF De
mocracy called out Justify, Three cheers forthe band
Finding his enthusiasm unshared this apostle OF purity
sObsded TO the accompaniment OF eers and laughter
But though could not move their breasts the ap
pearanoe Of the great lights OF the party In the per-
sons OF Brick POmeroy, Chauncey Burr, and Col
laday, reused storm Of frantic enthusiasm.
The hour had long past the appointed time, and the
demonstration threatened 10 be empty show 80 far as
numbers went when the accession OF the Kentucky dele
cation and spectators filed the to nearly two
thirds 80 that altogether there may have been $50 peo
PIE though that would be considered very liberal est-
mate The delegates scattered about the hail. with
an occasional paeard Them indicative of the State
Ihey represented but there not than seven
States thus set forth Everything seemed, even
at this late moment, TO be In hitch,
and NO one seemed 70 be able TO set the
wheels Of the democratic National Committee" in
motion Duncan, upon whose shoulders all the grand
edce had so long rested seemed at this late moment
10 bend under the prodigious burden and moved
lessy and iresOnely about among the scattered dele
gates, staring vacantly, and then whispering
Ostentatously TO not very attentive steners He had
reached the final stage OF his comedy and drank the
brief Intoxicating draught OF personal triumph with the
keen delight Of blasA As the confusion the assem-
Olage grew more uDrOaFious, and moving figures 70 a
certain extent tended 70 hide his imposing nanuelcad
person. he clambered painfully TO elevation chair
table. and held whispered conferences with all
passed him, with an air u impenetrable secrecy
OPENING EXEkCIsEs OF THE CONVENTION
After hour more had been devoted TO the Band,
which listened TO with the greatest satisfaction by
fhe swelterng delegates. enthusiastic lover OF har
mODy demanded three cheers for the music, bat
seede1 only In exciting sDcer on the part OF the more
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LOSS OF A WHALING BARK.

NEw-BEDFoRD, Mass. Sept. "a letter has
been received here announcing the loss Of the whaling
bark Milwood, Capt. Miner OF this port which was
forced on shore by the Black Lead Island Cumber
land Inlet Nov 49, The oil saved. The vessel
valued at and insured for 900 in Boston In
surance Companies $4,000 in New-York offices. and
Nd 800 In this city Her was taken on board OF
another vessel The whale fishery In the Inlet was re-
norted as having been Improbable last season.
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BRAZIL.

THE rporpIEs WITH THE ARGENTINE REPUB-
Lie AMICABLY ARRANGED-YELLoW FEVER
AT RIO DE JANEIRO.
LISBON, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 1874
The ROYAL mail steamship from Rio de Jam
Giro arrived here to-day. Gen. Mre the Envoy OF the
Argentine Confederation, still remains at Rio The trou-
bes between Brazil and that Confederation have been
arranged and anicable relations resumed Inc yehow
fever prevails to a slight extent in RIO DC JaheHo'
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The counsel Of the United States and Great
Britain have prepared and put into printed form new
reports TO be laid before the Board OF Arbitration at Its
sitting ne xt Friday.