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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-06-03
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
,prxc Of THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

MEETING OF THE CHAMBER OF ComnI"o1'
A REPORT IN REFERENCE TO DUTIES On eo"""
.rppoyIyG CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS
The last meeting Of the Chamber Of IGn vester.
previous TO the summer IN the absence Of President
Gay. Sa,u rs III The special committee TO when
Tas referred ex-Secretary Sherman leS.er ,rasd
~ Hection of duties on sugar was presS'iTrssn
20 inc cheraeterzed the letter as evasiye. Inc
ss,etarys statement that i is the duty Oh tne th
toms officers to protect nGtn 'he frapSnlent prac-
t ncns'' vas approved. but the constructor
mt mon the decisions in cases against, sue ore
Importers in San Francisco ttss oconcluded that in
~;ew of the existing statutes and the co ~ Shr
~ them by the cocrts the operation Oh d M
mans order made necessary of the kind of
sugar affected by the order. 49,, o.,ac,, unon fhe
Frederick 4. Conkpg ma Wh AT i Is the prpo Of
sugar dn;mg This report at this time 1t Is well
known that the case referred favor 70 Of the
cded by Judge seeD w sarrea to the Supreme
Enrt where it will he adjuticated IN ABOUT iIGl
years If il is the desire to manufacture Pup ro
Sentiment in favor of the plaintiffs "iS i'P'''
isaac Phillips exAprraisfr Of the w SSs'G Mr
service supported The d sugar even hesr Of 500
shat was paid by the sugar to member on .lt
Tnmmittee on Ways and Means at Washington Ies
t;nn y Mr. phillips said he had never heard 81 ]"
a and Mr. Conklng replied: "Wel believe IT,. 81
The report was adopted, and resolution ~ Pses
fered 10 send copies to Mr. Sherman and to the
soa the members of the Cabinet sive. but il
ling opposed. the resolution rs eanrgaiast it, There
Conkg takqg MD G%aT ar a On,
~ ~. suggested that he ought to resign ~
OF ope eee and then eek to be INDICATED" a., IN
Resolutions were adopted declaring tta1 1I Hans
+ets of ali doing business with the custom iio,s'
a.sd the Continuance and extension of the sys
te,a Of examinations for appointment to places III
tSe Custom House which has been in operation aut
On; n ba last fonr years and instructing the Commit
tee on Foreign Commerce and the Revenue 70 %;li'
nnon the new Collector when he assumes his oihc'
and nrpe the importance of this matter,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-06-03
CONTROL OF THE STREET: CLEANING.

There WAS considerable inquiry about the Clty
Hall Yesterday as TO whom Mayor Grace would he
likely TO appoint as Commissioner of Street-Clean-
ing, A number of well known poltlcians was
nresent pressing their claims for the office. Tam
many Hall has one candidate from each Assembly
District. or twenty -four in all Irving Hall has
" Iails y too numerous to mentiOn-have each their
onota. These organizations have been persistent
in demanding control of the STRENGTHENING
natronage but the Mayor says he VIII
hot onnoint any of their candidates. He said last
night that he had not decided upon any person for
the office, but could not consider the claims OF any
nnlit;nians He intended to appoint practical
bns;ness man he said and for that purpose had four
names under consideration II Is believed that James
n Coleman the railroad contractor and CIVIL engic
neer will he nominated by the Mayor TO the Board OF
Health Mr. Coleman had long consultation with
the Mayor yesterday, as did President Chandler oi
the Koarl Of Health.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-06-03
ALFRED BILLINGS STREET.
ALBANY, june 2.-AIIrcd billings Strcet' IN
poet died today.

ALBANY, June 2.-Alilcd BllIlngS StItcl' INC
poet. died today.
Mr. street was son ~ General Randall Street, ana
was born In Pourhkc,psic Y. y December Is ISL
He removed to Albany In 500 and there praotscd law
tot some time In 1854 lac was editor of ne Nor"
crn LfqhL succeeding General John A. DIX From
April % 1862, to June :, ls6S, he WA
Librarian Of the State Law Library nj Albany. He
was frequent contributor for years. both IN prose
and verse to periodicals. Among his published WORKS
are the following THE Burning Of Schenectady, ana
Other Poems QSt2). Drawings aud Paintings hsiD'
Fugitive Poems" 0SfGl, "Frpnt"nao ps49 " Ih'
Councl OF Revision U~jl "NuodH ana walters
usGO "a Digest ~ Taxation In the United states
usG8 Forest Pictures III the Adlrondackr w
UsGU aud The Indian Pass nNG9l. Mt.
streets poem THE settler" has been Trans
lated into German and The Lost Hunt, =
aud other pnrns have been Illustrated N ms
country and In England. Perhaps would h' correct
Allihonr. that hla rams among American
pncts Is the same that generally assigned l" rlh'h
English pncts-onc ~ the nr-t oi the second 'a-
A a dr@criptivc poet Dr GTi-wold doubted " hr maj
sup,rior In America Poe. while icuihrkuG ihhi ~ \
drsrrntivc poet Mr. street ~ to he highly coimcnd"
comunin- that he appears however not ~ ANY hc 10
have that mere description IL uot pp u}
nj All o" MANY OF hi- pOcu- were well received w Ing
land where conmcdatOry notices appeared III the hah
ing reviews.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-06-03
WILLING TO LAY DOWN THEIR LIVES.

Henry Bartels, young German, who landed
ct Castle Garden in May Wednesday night jumped from
the deck Of o tugboat lying at the foot Of Aorrsst'
jersey City The fireman Of the vessel rescued Bar
tells with great difficulty Nearly $50 was found In
his pockets with letters from ais sweetheart in Ger
many.
Chief OF Police Donovan, Of Hoboken, was informed
yesterday that Edward Bolinger age forty Of No 80
eixthst, that city, was misstng he disappeared mon
stating that he tired OF Living, and should drown
himself at the foot Of Ftfhst Hollinger was born In
Assce and last year received Considerable money from
hs fathers estate He subject 70 periodical ts OF
insanity In February he nearly killed himself by sever
ing the arteries Of his right wrist
hrs. May Devine, age ffty, Of 80. 3e5 Grovest,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-06-03
MrNprRsUIp NOT INCREASED.

A busness meeting of the ~. Nicholas Soci"tV was
held nj Delmoncos last evening, with the president
Edward F, DE Lsmcey in the chair. The business
consisted solely of the discussion ana disposition o
cortoin propos6d amendments to sections one; lour
and five of article two of the Constitution. 10 ad
the members in voting intelligently slips OF paper
containing these sections and the proposed changr
were circulated among those present Inc
first proposed amendment was to increase
the number of members from 800 to uuu,
the Constitution providing That wheheNcI I'LL re -;
ZOO ne,nbers no one shall be elected 10 membership
unless he he the descendant in the oldest male jlhc
of a member or former member. The other chantrS
Suggested were 10 increase the initiation fee from
$40 10 500 the annual dues from - To $40, ana lile
amount necessary to constitute life membrr from
$50 to 800. After an animated argument All 'h'oe
amendments were lost.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-06-03
WATER FRONT PRIVILEGES.

At the Dock Commissioners meeting yesterday
petitions were presented from the residents and
business men of the Nineteenth Ward, asking that
ners be built at Seventeen Seventyfirst, Seventy
fourth Seventy-fifth, Seventy-sixth, Seventy
seventh and Seventy eighth-sts.. Fast River g. +.
Massey presented statement setting forth that ne
sion To- moor floating bath OF the Battery, and
then brought the matter before the Dock " C1mmls,
annlication for similar permission He stated that
NJ Hall had moored his bath at the Battery, and he
desired to know upon what authority the bath was
take In the matter He was told that the Board had
moi given permission TO Mr.. Hall 10 moor bath at
tbs Battery At this Mr. Massey declared that lhere
had been some underhand work in this affair;
His declarations and actions caused considerable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-06-03
sINDAy.scHooL CHILDREN IN LINE.

The June Walk Of the children and teachers OF
the Sundav-schoOs in the Eastern District OF Brook
lyn took place yesterday afternoon III Bedford ave
The members of the orty-Seven s. hoo aSemhlchl III
twenty divisions, in ~ many different churches Il,
1870 D. IN. After singing anniversary hymns ana
listening to addresses, ut 2:3O they marched Ia the
fountain in Bedford at Dvsion-ave. Inc eStii
mated number of persons III line was lS3W. Al
were connected with sunday schools except the
policemen and musicians. From reviewing stand
near the fountain in Bcdford-ave. the parade was
viewed by Mayor Howell Aldermen lie zine ana
Baird and several other invited guests
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-06-03
OBITUARY..
MAXIMILIBN p. Z. LITTRE:
PARIS. June 1.-The death is announced OF Maxi
milien Paul Emile Littrc.

PARIs June 2.-The death Is ahhOunVo" vi -hdNi
milien Paul Emile Littrc
n 1ittr6 an eminent French publicist and phnoio-
t nd member OF the Institute, was born In Paris on
-. ,,,h ~ Pebrnary 1901. lie was educated as a
,,o but nreferrcd TO engage in the pursuit ~ III
s.,.o no contributed however, a number OF papers
=, 1h,t;on,niy, de Medicine, including an impor-
$50 ono ON the Asiatic cholera. He established
g. ,saz medical and surgical journal, and he also
translated and edited the works Of Hppoerates The
A., ,Iu,re of the latter appearing in 1899, secured
him admission TO the Academy OF Inscriptions In 1851
.h 80, aud last volume was published. NJ. Iittre also
published in ls39-4O a translation OF S'rausSS
life OF Jesus" Embracing many OF the opinions
~ NJ Comte he produced In 1913, WorK
entitled De In PhiLsopLic IOsitire he was appointed
a.. H. Instuc succc--or To VI. faurcl lot cohulus
10 TJjsoire Jifrdre dc Ia france MS prln1lpA "uN
being upon the 2lst I'D ana "a Noi I - - 20 t mn,
,;,i Couucillor Of Paris in lS4N ana III l9iv ne pun
,Iid work on the application OF the Positive PM
OsoI Nv TO the Government 1l J J.s S,.i,,,s
ne ne Wa yciTsrd admission to the French Academy
nc ~ Tss;2 on account Of his religious opinions,
Ganhctta III January, 1871, made VI 5,s hi Tn
OF History and Geography IN 'hr Votionni Assembly
GOV IT, n!narincn OF the seine and Was CHOSEN vice
presi1eui ON the JOlh Of Dcccnn,nS - nc VIZ ~
chosen to the AcaGG%y in pBp Gpanlo@r, Who had
strongly oPp4scd hiSv ijttrr usually acted
Dictionary OF the French Language wtion in 80 WI
n,nrecd I'm four volumes OF Zoo PAGES caGn
three columns 10 page. and n Eipll'h'hl thht mn
aunther volume. The compilation hed occnlh'h ptilWl
81 wears and IL considered In Franco one ~ the
hest Of French dictionaries. VI. Liitre also TRANSLATED
pluy's Natural History 0Si~. Among othcr eUtlohS
things which he did he translated tee trst BOOK o rug
iiin in fhp ~, L. of the trouhlduurs. lie also cded
thc "Co,npletc Works OF Armand Caircl,' IN 1897.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-06-03
YIELDING TO DEMANDS FOR MORE PAY.

The strike Of the steamship tremen and coal pas
sers continued to-day with some success on the
part of the strikers. The Newport, of Wards Line
smiled yesterday, a little later than her schedule
time. with her old fireroOm of union men. at
the advanced wages of $40 month for fremen and
Alexandre's Line. the only vessel that sailed
besides the Newport, took a crew of nom
union fremen, but at the same wages
by the strikers that the fremen and coal-passers
who went on the City of Alexandria are incapable
of properly running the fires, and that the vessel
viii be obliged 20 return TO port for more competent
men. At Pier No. 16, North River, are five ships Of
the Ward Line, and it is believed that the crews
them viii receive the increase Of wages demanded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-06-03
PAPAL HoNoRs FOR NETWORK PRIESTS.

Private intelligence received in this CITY from
Rome announces that the Pope has conferred the
title of Monseigneur upon the Very Rev, lr. Quinn,
Fifthave., and upon the Rev. DR.. Thomas ;. Pres
ton, Vicar General and Chancellor Of the Arch
diocese of New-York and pastor Of 81 AIMS Church
in East Twelfth-st. They have al-n been made
Private Chamberlans OF the Pope and the not llca-
ton, which to them through CardinaI NC
Closkcv. announces that they will shortly he de
clared Preldh Dontshc, Prclatcs Of the Pontihca
Household.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-06-03
BRIDGE TRUSTEES FROM BROOKLYN.

Mayor Howell Controller Senior and Auditor
eight trustees of the East River Bridge who win rep
resent Brooklyn for the next two years. The terms
Of Henry c. Murphy. J. s. T: StTanahsn. William
6srnes, william Taylor and A. W. Humphries
expired yesterday. At the meeting Mayor Howell
moved the reappointment Of al the trustees whose
IS substituted Alden 8. Swan and Otto White. The
motion was unanimously carried. Mr.. Swan, one OF
The new trustees is Q Democrat and lives IN the
The Twenty fourth Ward. He is q banker in this
city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-06-03
IRON WORKS BURNED.

RICHMOND, June 2.-Bruce g. Archer's Vul-
can Works In this city, destroyed by fire this
morning The losa buildings, material and machinery
estimated at &25 600; insurance $4,000, All In local
companes except % 900 In the Westchester Insurance
Company, Of New-York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-06-03

APPROPRIATE ADoRNMRST. - She: Why
don't YOU grow mustaehe, Edwin You woud look
40 much better" He: Well, but don't want ore. I've
got pair Of cricketers whiskers" She: "Cricketers
whiskers What theyr He: Eleven on esA
side, dear"-tFun.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-06-03
HOME NEWS.
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

CLARENDON Hoici-Scnnt0r George !. Edmnnhs OF
verrroat - Merit House-The Hon Schuyler Co t o.
Indiana and Admiral Spotts, u = run HDe' I
To'e-Senator William PIT Kellogg OF I0nlsian1 Jonn H.
Conaul Antwerp, aud Lawrence bhfrett
;,Jsor f,i|lJudge InrtnE0 Sawyer Of CALIFORNIA; H. H.
icivard Of detroit aud II. T. ingalls,. Of Cincinnati
cy Uotse A ssrtant Posture General James ~ Iyner
and Paymasicr Charles r Child, L. :. MJdnIs HoSt-
Sfsta Treasurer n D. wendell Of Albany Edward Hanlan
Of toronto and Mortimer D. Logget Of oho....H Nieh0-
Ias Jfofei-Chares y. Ross, " Auburn y. y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-06-03
The FIRE RECORD.
FIRE CAUSED BY BURGLARS.

ST. LOUIS, June "A dispatch from ScdaGa
says that burglars blew open safe In the store OF A. H.
al T. Major at Aulville Lafayette County, Mo-. at
carly hour yesterday morning and In doing set fire 10
the building Nine small stores were burned before the
flames were subdued loss, $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-06-03
MtRTNE INTELLIGENCE.
MINIATURE ALMANAC

Holiday.
SIM 80 sets : - AIp'A SLOW N Vo-..
NJ, -rt. II 20 Moon souh- 5ll Moons axe. days,
mon NriK fo-DAl--A VI
sandy ltoo. GOV Island. Ol6 Hen Gate..... 20j
man ArEG TO-DAN--t, "
a,.tr tto,. Ouj ov Island O.3J He'll CATE. .2e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-06-03
GEORGE ". BO-LER.

MILFORD, Penn, June 2.-l'c0rgc VI. Bo>lcr'
journalist " Pike County, died here this morning ~
the age of thirty eight years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-06-03

,.ov fs4v VIM IA insane wandered from her home
yestefday morning She attempted to drown hcrsrt a.
~ - - the delaware. Lacka wanna and Western h;t
en- Wohoken but was taken iutO custody by Special
lppr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-06-03

capt Andersep, Christopher Columbus, SD ult ~
beaufort MoDougaiI Cor NswYork, Marquis Of LFue M
den, Orono; ID inst, Cornelius Grinnell. Regent
nit Niobe Pa,Tot ist inst Abey sx'h Castle Atlas tCs
Pedersenl Jupiter Capt Jacobsci Professor nfncr u
lS;ter on Folkestone, 2d inst, Cyclone.
lFor Later sAtppsas Se~s n any, See fuaA Pss&I -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-06-03

THoROUaHBREDs AT LOW PRICES.
( sale of thoroughbred horses from the stables OF
Aneust Belmont and p. Lorilard took place yester.
~ Il the American Horse Exchange uimitedh ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-06-03
LUyDBoRG's PERFUME
EDRNIA.
TRY THURBER's ELECTRA
For Washing Fine Fabrics.

Warranted the greatest pain reliever in the
word-DR ToBIAss VENETIAN LNAEyr. Thirty four years
failed colo,
rheumatism old and pains In the limbs back
500 physicians recommend and l,OO GER
rcates the depot AZ Nurrayst No one who
tried but continues TO use IL and recommend u
their friends. Only 20 aud 80 cents per bottle.
sold by all the druggtsts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-06-03

When a campaign against disease is waged
with Tarrans settler Aperent the takes flight II
Incompatible specific for Constipation Bioasnes. ana
DyspepgiL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-06-03
lAnnouncements.I

DoN'r DIE in the house. Ask druggists foe
Rough on Rats" IL clears out rats and MICE 10 centa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-06-03
THROWING A REPORT OUT OF THE WINDOW.

THROWING A REPORT OUT OF THE WINDOW.
Matthew NJ Hawkins, q member OF inc intns s
Street PRESBYTERIAN Church OF Newark, "as uieu
before the session of the church some time ago on
charge of slanderng the pastor. the Kew. NJ nav
ennort The pastors charges were thaI MI. RAY
kips had on several occasions in 1850 ana 1921
i,cly and privately called him liar, ana sald iha'
he could prove that the pastor was one. MI. haMI
kns endeavored to introduce testimony at the tria
10 nrOye that his conduct was Justified ny circuin
stances and that the pastor was liar Inc oeSs.un
refused to hear Mr. Hawkinss witnesses on VIZ n
ground that such testimony constituted an a''a.h
on the pastors character. Mr.. Hawkins WI
found guilty and suspended from communion VIII
the church until he should give signs oil releliHou'
He appealed 10 the PresbyteTy and coinhI>sIon,
consisting of the Rev. Dr. Wilson ana others, wf
appointed TO try the appeal. Dr. wilson II, nenor
az majority of the cOmmi sslon presehIeu a1t -;
to the Presbytery Wednesday, IN when tlle a.,,u'
Of the Session was sustained and IL was Ieoo!,-
mended that the appeal he dismissed ana Inc SS ~,
tence' Of fhe Session he confirmed. Inc i'eN. VI
Unlister n member of the commission, pTeSste'i d
minority report in which the appeal was ned ~ p'
we'll taken and il was declared that the appeIIaH,
had n ground of complaint against ms pastor: y
lively debate followed and it was ninety ueclGG''
that the commission be discharged ana the SoIS'u
Grafton of the appeal he taken up by the PrcSyl,y
de moro DR. Wilson who had presented the mhJor.S
report then tore m the paper and threw IL ult 'o
windov and left the room, after declaring uia' ho
should serve on more commissions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-06-03

Broadway and Fiftieth-st lot Of th1roug WoSi
stations including Blue Mantle, Mldiotnla VIZ "
Tnttsrsa london, were withdrawn as no bids were were
received the npst price Mr. Se%% or 500
nine animals, Woodland oe,hg for Mr. Lorard, and
Fourteen animals were SOLD lor 'ii' A0'''' ~
brought 30 252 80.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-06-03
DINGER or INJECTION FROM lBROAD.

LETTER FROM HEALTH OFFICER sMI1II-wARNiNa
To MANAGERS OF STEAMSHIP LINES.
The prevalence Of smallpox in foreign port" has
called forth the following letter from the Health
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-01-21
MISCELLANEOUS.
THE SUN o 1881.

Everybody reads Tue Bun. In the editions
Of this newspaper throughout the year to come
every body viii nnd:
I. All the worlds news. 90 presented that the
reader will get the greatest amount Of informs-
ton with the least Improbable expenditure 81
time and ,yesight. The Sun long ago discov.
cred the golden mean between redundant FULL
ness and unsatisfactory brevity.
II. Much VI that sort OF news which depends
less upon Its recognised Importance than upon
morning the . prints . continued stoiy Of
the lives Of real men and women. and Of their
deeds, plane. loves, hates. and troubles. This
story 10 more varied and more interesting than
any romance that was ever devised.
Ill. GOOD writing In every column. snd freeh-
ness, originality. accuracy, and decorum IN the
treatment OF every subject
". Honest comment. THx eUN's habit 10 10
speak out fsarl-srly about men and things.
". Equal candor In dealing with each pollti.
cal party. and equal readiness TO commend
what IL praisevor,hy or ~ rebuke what Is blam.
able In Democrat or Republican.
vi. Absolute Independence OF partisan organ
nation. but unwAvering loyalty to true Demo-
ctStio principles. The bun believes that the
government which the Constitution gives rs Ia
. good one TO keep. Its notion Of duty Ii TO
resist to It's utmost power the Efforts OF men In
the Republican party 20 set mp another form Of
government IN place Of that which sIists. The
year 1851 and the Iears Immediately following
will probably decide this supremely important
conteet. TINE ~ believes that the victory will
bs with the people 90 agaipst the Rings for
monopoly, the Rings for plumber. and the Rings
for imperial power.
Dur terms are ~ follows:
For the Daily SUM- four.page sheet oftwer ty-
eight columns, the price Gy mail. postpaid, 10
% cents . month, or - % . year; OF, includ-
ing the sunday paper. an eight.page sheet OF
nfIy.sx columns. the price 10 % cents Q month,
or ~ 10 . year. postage paid.
The sunday edition Of the Bur II also fur.
pishsd sepuaiely q q 10 q year, postage paid.
The prios OF ths WEEKLY Sun, eight pages,
nfsy-six columns. 10 u . year. postage paid.
For clubs Of ten sending el0 We viii send an
extra copy fres.
address I. v. ENGLAND.
publishsr Of tn. suH. New York City.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-01-21
Inn. The hydr,nts and mains have been

ton, Tho hydrants and mains have been
kept In the best working order.
The streets are all In good repair, and
have been kept 90 with very little expense
to the town. Tho sewer are all In good
order. As the cost Of new sewers and re-
pairs on old ones 10 always very heavy, tho
Board have not done any work upon such
only whore there was extreme necessity.
Tho officers Of the town have been faith
full and energetic In the discharge OF their
duties. Tho police force. though small,
has done much In keeping of that element
which II 90 much annoyance TO every
community. Dangerous and suspicious
characters have had but little opportunity
TO prowl around In our midst, and our
people have much reason to DO thankful
that their interests are so well guarded by
such an efficient police force.
The Fire Companies, to whom 10 in.
trusted the safety Of u property from
fire, deserve somo notice ut this time :
Their activity and efficiency at all times
when their services were needed has been
In keeping with their past record, and ]
might sifsly say that no volunteer fire
department. on the coast can surpass ours
for promptness and activity.
In conclusion, I will state that I sim
cerely thank the members Of the Board.
one and all, for the very able manner In
which they have at all times assisted me
In the Management Of town Affairs. That
unity and good will which has existed
among them, together with . strong desire
10 serve the best interests Of the town, has
made my position - President Of the
Board most agreeable. Al . new Board oil
Trustees will soon commence their labors.
I feel IL my duty 70 call their attention "a
the economy which has been prscticed by
the retiring Board Of Trustees, a. the
prospects are that the revenues from taxa
bic property. owing 70 the extreme dull
ness Of the times will be much less than
they have bean the last year. Very respect
fully. L. T. Fox,
| President Of the Board Of Trustees ol
the Town Of Gold Hill.