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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-18
THROUGH NEW YORK STATE.
A BURGLAR SHOT At BY A PRIEST.
DISCOVERED BY sERvANT-wHtr WAS FOUND
IN Ills POCKETS BY THE POLICE.
fnY TELEGRAPH TO THF rRIBrVE.i

Troy, Sept. IA burglar broke into the
vcstry and parsonage Of st. Petcrs Church, I'm North
Sccond-st. at O'Clock this morning, and was making
away with the gold and silver chcc. ami other articles
when Rose Tihemm. servant heard him in the ha OF
the parsonage She the ALARM and Father ludden
NcIrtcucrt of the diocese, and Fathers ichcrmln and
ki.ilca gave chase. The blr-ar ran from the dining
room to the buffers pantry. th"1cc o. Che basement
where hc escaped hr street bv alley Vicar General
Iuddcn fired his double blrrc brccoh loading shot gun
twice ~ the burglar from the window W his raom In the
second story. bu the escaped hy dodgng among
the butIo.r- nf tine church Ih" police captured nun
and hr slI thnt hc wac j g. Ihomnsuu, 70 uu~muh, oi
Newark y. 4 4 search eft his pockets resulted ln the
discovery OF several pointer cnuis of Inuduu and laris,
cert urnfp of deposit ot 80 iu London savings bank
in favor of Gcorp' F Plumb. No. Rupert Court H."
c,-tcr square, W. g., London. letter dated ENGLAND,
August ~. nud -ilIrd NuHr affect Tomato mother, y. VI
Intlrr" and paper -i-ucI lN a. Morrison, NJ ID. aud
certifying that Ccorgr g. Plumb. passenger nu the
National Limo steamship America had been Nhc'lnaitd
~ Nm LII ------L
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-18

M,RsruLEs. sept 17.-Reports from sixteen towns IN
South France make total Of 80 deaths from cholera III
The last twenty four hours. No deaths occurred at
TuUon.
MADRID. Sept 17-There were 50 new cases and 20
death, reported Spain in the hs twenty -four hours
L. the Department of the Eastern Pyrenees there We're
IL deaths
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-18
NEWS NOTES FROM LONDON.


VoN MrNsTTRs SUCCEssoG.-Thc Berlin CORES ~poudcut
of TLf Standard says that Count Herbert El-iuarck u
no; Immediately, VIII certainly within twelve months, he
nupoiufrd 10 succeed Count Won Munster German
Ambassador To London.
socT1. sCIENCT.-The Social Science Courrcs. met at
birmingham to-day The president, the Right Hon.
Jobn shaw Lcfcyre, NJ F., read an address.
THE Mon Arch LINE.-The petition applying 10 the
coit for an order wind up the Monarch Line Steam
shin Company has been withdrawn The petitioner cN-
presses regret that he was m-lcc 10y allegations which he
ins -incc discovered U be InoOrrccl.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-18
ANOTHER ylrIoy4L TICKET

B0srON, Sept. lin accordance with the
instructions contained u the recently issued address 10
the Conual- of Tine American Political Alliance, request
iu.- each Organization to c>pre-- lt- preference by n.-
orify vote OF the members lo. Presidential aud Vice
Presidential candidate. reports have been received iI"
Although tl" exact h-llit-
NOT oht.uuahie. 90 - known That captain W l. LIZ
worth. oi fcin~N aut. las been nominated a. Tue All
candidate for President OF the United states. ana
Charles H. Waterman, of Ncw-iurk. lur Wee, IRE dtl
II the nominee. accept formal letters Will Doe issued
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-18
PLANS FOR A GREAT REPUBLICAN RALLY.

AKRON, Sept. 1.-THE success of the gTeat
Blaine aud Logan meeting to be held here next Tuesday
is no longer Ia question Every detail is being rapidly
completed. The large new tent Monday shipped
from New-York brush dynamo and steam engine
Will be sent here from Cleveland 70 furnish lht T tho
biz tent C. L. Bolton, OF Cleveland. been plssed In
charge VI the tent and viii provide $4,000 campaign
hooks containing Republican music and literature Fory
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-18
4 MISSING coySrEs DEHrS

BALTIMORE. Sept 17.-As yet no news has
been received from -. NcroJ thr missing italian Consul
The only additional fact, obtained confirm the general
opinion that speculation ud dissipation ere at ur bottom
of his troubles Tho amount OF money hc borrowed and
b. -uuu,-ed tu have carried away with hm i- steadily
Increasing, until it has reached ar-r -im ou' strange
fct /, that be- cft behind him boz h, hight number ot
levels.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-18
noLvGs OF TILE rEOPLEs PIRTT

Bo,roS. Sept 1.-THE Provisional Commit
tee of the Peoples party held an enthusiastic meeting at
headquarters to-day Speeches were made NY several
members who asserted that the odl'""A 'o' 'H' party
was most encouraging Mr O'Nel OF Boston, was Sc
lerted rs temporary president OF the convention to be
held al Worcester ON September "a. and Mr. Plympton
was cuatod as the committee. choice for permanent
president. Colonel Thomas W tldrh was A'Heu ~
chairman OF the Committee on Resolutions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-18
ADMITTING MILL DAMAGED.

HCDsON, Sept. 17.-At noon to-day fire broke
out iu the picking OF Edwin Gro't- knitting mill
auG spread rapidly throughout thc entire buildings A-
trr au hour and halls work tho trcmeu got tine fire
under control and tNtu-ui-hrd the uImo- The loss is
estimated at from ~ OOO to 10000 Insurance about
$1,000 Eighty five persons ar' thrown out ot employ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-18
SELECTING A CANDIDATE AFTER MANY BALLOTS.

BALTIMORE Sept. 1.-THE new Democratic
Convention TO nominate candidate I'm the I'll Congress
.iouM District of Marg land assembled az Tow-ontown
TODAY Ou the ninth ballot d. Frank J. Shaw, OF Car
roll County wa, nominated 10 succeed D. Frederick C..
Talbot The first convention had 1898 ballots 40 EA-
tom and tom day later fifty ydvc ballots u this city with
,r+ maxim a nomination and now convention was
ordered by fho StIte Democratic Executive t'unutte"
Tho -run delegates elected except lon Cecil llr
shaw received thr nomination four year, ago AID dc
cIiucd. when vi. Talbot Was rcuumluuicd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-18
40 FEARS OF INFECTION FROM A BARK.
The Italian bark Rosalia. which left Marseillo

on july 90 arrived at Lower Quarantine on Tuesday
nsht and detained until yesterday for inspection Toy
the Health Officer of the fact that one of the
crew had been stricken with cholera july 10 The IN
pccou proved additional had occurred on
the voyage. and having wool or other cargo Nd
infection. she permitted ~ come TO pper
Quarantine where she Will Doe detained four OF five day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-18
WAGES or IRoywoRKERs REDrcED.

JoHYsTowN, Penn. Sept. 1.-THE Cambria
Iron Company, employing 1000 workmcn, posted a
notice yesterday ordering general reduction oil wages
fr 10 70 20 per cent 10 20 into effect October l. This
action the company claims to be imperative, owing 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-18

arc aggressive and a the home Of one nonunionis who
WAS hc.Ggcd this evening. general fight wa, narrowly
prevented The nou-uuoni~i took his Scrcnadc IN good
part hut his weS ire aroused and there was war
cited
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-18
A STEAMER PARrLr UNDER WlTER.

TRENTON, Sept. 1.-THE steamer Edwin
Forrest, plying daily between here and Philadelphia,
struck rock in the river the mp trip today and sprung
leak. After being moorcd at the south Trenton wharf
the steamer began 10 i whitewater and uow i- down Z"
the lower deck The water T. IN the Iaroi- ana tLcic
Will DE considerable damage TO freight and tc,.c4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-18
i SKELETON FOUND WITH BALL AND CHAIN
BY TELEGRAPH TO tbs TRIBUNE

SANANNAH, Nd., Scpt. lI.-RDDerl Golden,
while cxcayatiug Trcwt0n Hill, uucdrthcd at q dis
twenty five feet below the surface perfect
skeleton Lying near ball and chain With lock at
tacicd making loop just iure enough % cucrrc ones
neck. The ball and chain weighed thirtytVo pounds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-18
SERIOUSLY WorNDED By 4 TR4Mp.

DETROIT, Sept. 17.-Aayor samuel Robinson,
Of Charlotte shot boy tramp last night at his home
and is now in critical condition The tramp caught
at the window late al night and ordered away, whore
up1n he fired twice ball going through Nr Robin
sons breast The trmu arrested aud gave the name
Of John MOrrLs, ot Det'Nt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-18
AN do - nANGs nnnELF.

HrDsOS, Sept. 17.-trederck ochuppert,
a. seventy four who resides 40 stottile. two miles
from Hudson committed -lic.de this morning by hang
ing u hl. room.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-18
FATALLY BURNED WITH MITCHES

CAMDEN, y. j., Sept. 17.-Ada LippincOtt
the threey ycarold daughter Oi Benjamin Lppuco took
box Of matches from shelf 10 play with, during her
mothers absence from the house. Her clothing set
on fire, burning her horribly. she died atcw hours
af
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-18
DEPREpl1IoYs Er ONO WIVES.

ATHENS, Ohio, Sept. 1.-THE evicted and
idle miners said to De committing depredatOns upon
the small stock of the farms In their vicinity and the
farmers afraid % take legal measures
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-18
rrL.rrLr.s rAIInrLNa IN nEMocEAr..

Scranton Penn, Sept 1.-The Democratic
Conference oi the XIth Congressional District Was re
suucd at Pitt-tou to-day. one hlulrcd aud hfiy add
uouaI h ot- were taken without making amy choice 1ld
ana a,JouiumDut VJ- had to next wednesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-18

AN ORDER AGAINST THE SALVATION ARMY.
LockPoRr, Sept. 1.-THE LockpOrt Saliva
ou Army has been a.alel Dy boys during IT, par,les
the pa,i TWO or three nights. Tonight ,the Board OF
Police Commissioners ordered the Army parade
more II Is expected that 10 yi not obey the order.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-18

competition and the great and continued decline IN INC
value Of is products. In order to equalc a. IN
reduction OF q pcr cent will Doe made in coal ana IN e
rents of the dwellings owned by the company Inc It.
duction " in probably be accepted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-18
A 10000 FAILURE.

Troy, Sept. ia. VI. Y e. II. Clements.
merchants. at sandy Hi and Fort Edward male
.i.nmcut this morning Their liabilities said 70 be
$4,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-18
4 NAV KILLED BT THE CARS.

UTICA, Sept. 17.-IIarris Singer, age Il years,
" Boston. Was killed by the at WhitesDOrO, near
here this morning He was stealing ride on freight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-18

BrenOn's Reef. this morning parted her toreSay car
ried away the close the deck and broke the DOW
spirit short off No hurt. The yacht was toWeu
here by the United states ship Grace Darling.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-18
FRANCE. p HAYES WILL ACCEPT.

BosTON. Sept. 17.-Francls B. Hayes, whose
health has much improved has accepted thc Ecpuhucn
Cou-rc-. lOull nomination iu tlc Nth District
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-18

NEWPORT, Sept. 1.-THE sloop yacht lion,
belonging Arthur Padeliord. VI New YORK. "Ae oH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-18

ALBANY, Sept. 1.-The Governor has par
loned William Bumcraucr. convicted in Ncw-YOgLs OF
assault IA tic second degree.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-18
THE PARYY or OPPOSITION.
nIrvrIANn As 4 FREE-TRADER.

ILEN ILNNN ~ \ NI4I1- T'lFT7I'I9'
HIS POSITION oN THE TARIFF QUESTION WE'LL
KNOWN IL WASHINGTON, WHETHER STATED IN
LETTERS OR OTHERWISE,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-18
TLLEGRIPHIC NOTES.
noe CnOLLEA ~ NEWIrnsEy.

Hoo CHULLtA II NEWIIEHSEY.
PULAbLLFIIA. sept H. The Hcc0rd OF today says
Ia every county ia south and West Jersey, the nug
cholera I- Iuglu- aud - spread j. rapid ana the
Pate OF mortality rs, that farmers greatly cAef-
tI-cd about IT,
MIEDEEEI- REFUSED PARDON.
IIARRl-Bt Es, sept ls-Afi"r six hours delDtrdtnn,
to-day. the Pardon Board refused the applications ot
Michael Murray. of Cambria County and Joseph saI' ri,
uf Indiana County fnr tumuuttou Of the death son
tcuce imprisonment ior fc. Both Will be hanged Oh
Iucrda1 next
4 WOMAN KILLS 4 PRHTER.
ST L0rI. sept. l7.-junu Ne!-O1 winter, Wd- shot
and iillrd at stnbury. No ON HOacav night by MI l.
e. stewart. while attempting euter hex house during
her husbands absence.
4 MANIAC BURNED TO DEATH
PHHADEIrHIA, sept IA Dispatch 60 The Times
from Reading say- Mr.. Ann Iutcr of Paradise, re-
lig0u- maniac. who confined IN the County HOsltdf
yesterday deliberately set Lre to her clothing and burned
herself 10 death
, 1884-03-13

7 AIDES or Young Men in city or country
their own homes; 81 TO s. a day easily and
quietly mode; work sent by mall; no can
wasting; no stamp tor reply. Please address
Reliable Mig Co., Philad'a, Pa, drawer TT.
, 1884-03-13

estate shall pass all the estate of the grantor therein,
unless the intent to pass a less estate shall expressly
appear or be necessarily implied in the terms of the grant.
SEC. 2. A deed of quit-claim, without the use of the
word release" shall be sufficient to pass all the estate
which the grantor could lawfully convey by deed of
bargain and sale. And all deeds of quit-claim, hereto
fore given to real estate in this Territory, shall have the
same effect as deeds of quit-claim and release, and shall
operate the same as if the word I" release" had been used
therein.
SEC. 8. That all conveyances of real estate in this
Territory heretofore given, not containing the word
"heirs," or other words of inheritance, shall be deemed
and are hereby declared to convey an estate in fee simple,
unless the intention to convey a less estate expressly
appears, or the intention of the parties is shown to have
been otherwise, or such intent is necessarily implied in
the terms of the grant ProUided, That nothing in this
section contained shall be construed as impairing or
defeating any vested rights which shall have accrued
before the passage OF this act.
SEC. 4. That all deeds or conveyances of real estate
heretofore given and recorded in this Territory, the exc
cution of which shall have been acknowledged before a
notary public out of this Territory, where the certificate
of official character attached to such deed or other con-
veyance fails to state that such deed or conveyance was
executed and acknowledged according to the laws of the
State or Territory in which the same was executed, shall
be deemed as valid and binding as if such certificate had
contained the statement aforesaid, and shall be 80 con-
strued by the courts, and the record thereof shall have
the same force and effect as if such certificate had con-
tanned said statement: ProUided, That such record shall
in no wise affect the right or title of any person acquired
in good faith and for a valuable consideration before the
taking effect of this act: And proudded, further, That this
act shall not be construed to affect any judgment or
decree heretofore rendered by any court of this Territory.
SEC. 5. This act shall take effect and be in force from
and after its passage.
Approved March 3, 1884.
, 1884-03-13
2.
A%dulteratiou.

RuulterauoH.
AN ACT to proven. the adulteraton of food. drinks and medicines
Be it enacted by the Council and House of Representatives Of the
Territory Of Wyoming:
SECTION 1. Every person who, in putting up in any
bag, bale, box, barrel or other package, any hops, cotton,
wool, grain, hay or other goods usually sold in bags,
bales, boxes, barrels or other packages by weight, puts
in or conceals therein anything whatever for the purpose
of increasing the weight of such bag, bale, box, barrel
or package, and thereby defrauding the purchaser, shall
be guilty of a ~misdemeanor, and on conviction shall be
punished by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars.
Sec. 2. Every person who adulterates or dilutes any
article of food, drink, drug, medicine, spirituous or malt
liquor, or wine or any article used in compromising them,
with a fraudulent intent to offer the same for sale, or to
cause or permit the same to be offered for sale, as unadul-
terated or undiluted, and every person who fraudulently
sells or keeps, or offers for sale, the same as unadulterated
or undiluted, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and on
conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not to
exceed five hundred dollars, or imprisonment in the
county jail not to exceed sixty days, or by both such fine
and imprisonment, at the discretion of the court.
Sec. 3. Every person who knowingly sells or keeps,
or offers for sale, or otherwise disposes of, or tries to dis
pose of, any article of food, drink, drug or medicine,
knowing that the same has become tainted, decayed,
spoiled or otherwise unwholsome or unfit to be eaten or
drank, with intent to- permit the same to be eaten or
drank, shall be guilty Of a m~isdemeanor, land on convic-
ton of the same shall be fined not exceeding fifty dol
lars, or imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding
thirty days, or by both such fine and imprisonment, at
the discretion of the court.
SEC. 4. This act shall take effect and be in force from
and after its passage.
Approved March 4, 1884.
, 1884-03-13
CHAPTER a..
Albany C~ounty-POwers Of County CommIssloners.

HsN"J NNH'J '" See"tT
AN ACT to Increase the Powers OF the County Commissioners of Albany
County in certain cases.
Be II enacted by the Council and House Of Representatives of tho
Territory Of Wyoming:
SECTION 1. That the board of county commissioners
of Albany county, in this Territory, are hereby author
lied and empowered to expend annually, as in their
judgment they may deem necessary for the public good,
a sum or sums of money, not exceeding fifteen hundred
dollars in any one year, upon repairs of existing roads
and bridges, and upon making new roads and bridges,
at places outside of the boundaries of said Albany county,
and of the Territory of Wyoming: Provided, That said
sums so expended shall be taken only from any surplus
that may be left unexpended in the road and bridge fluid
of said county, after providing for the necessary expend-
itures on roads and bridges within said county: PrOuided,
also, That said sums shall only be expended along roads
that form a continuous line from some legally laid out,
open and travelled road within and to the boundaries of
said county.
SEC. Q. The sums expended, as provided in section
one of this act, shall be paid by warrants issued by said
board of county commissioners, the same as for other
indebtedness, which shall be drawn against the road
and bridge fund of said county.
SEC. 8. This act shall take effect and be in force from
and after its passage.
Approved February 21st, 1884.
, 1884-03-13
LAWS OF WYOMING,
Passed by the
EIGHTH LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY.
CHAPTER I

Abortion.
AN ACT to punish the procurement Of abortion, and for other purposes
Be it enacted by the Council and House If Representatives Of the
Territory Of Wyoming:
SECTION 1. Every person who shall advertise, print,
publish, distribute or circulate, or shall cause to be circu-
lated, any pamphlet, printed paper, book, newspaper,
notice, advertisement or reference, containing any words
or language giving or conveying any notice, hint or ref
erence to any person, or to the real or fictitious name OF
any person from whom, or to any place, house, shop or
Office where anything whatsoever, or any instrument or
means whatever, or any advice, direction, information or
knowledge may be obtained for the purpose of causing
or procuring the miscarriage or abortion of any pregnant
woman, shall be guilty of a ~misdemeanor, and upon con-
viction thereof shall be fined not more than five hundred
dollars and be imprisoned for a term not exceeding six
months.
SEC. 2. Every person who, with the intent to procure
the miscarriage or abortion of any pregnant woman or
women supposed by such person to be pregnant, unless
the same be necessary to preserve her life shall admin
lister to her, advise or prescribe for her, or cause to be
taken by her any poison, drug or medicine or other nox-
ious drug, or shall use Any Instrument or other means
whatever, or shall aid, assist or counsel any person 80
intending to procure or have procured a miscarriage or
abortion, whether said miscarriage or abortion be accom-
plished or not, shall be guilty of a felony, and upon con-
viction thereof shall be fined not more than eight hun
bred dollars and be imprisoned for a term not exceeding
five years in the penitentiary.
SEC. 8. All acts and parts of acts in conflict with this
act are hereby repealed.
SEC. 4. This act to take effect on and after its passage.
Approved March 8, 1884.
, 1884-03-13
New Advertisements.

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hH Ga den, Field and Flower
Seeds. carefully selected from choicest stock
grown. PRICES Low. Write Tor whHt you
want. DISCOUNT TO CLUBS. Onion seed a
speciality. Mention this paper.
II. 8. KIRTLANp, falesville, Conn.
, 1884-03-13
P r 8.
Albany couuty-Dsputy shsrlns.

AN ACT to authorize the sheriff Of Albany county to appoint two deputies In
addition to the deputy sheriff now provided for by law.
BE IL enacted by the Council and House Of Representatives Of the
Territory Of Wyoming:
SECTION 1. That the sheriff of Albany county may
appoint two deputies, to be located as follows, viz: One
of said deputies shall be located at or near Rock Creek,
in said county, and one of said deputies shall be located
at or in the vicinity of Fort F%etterman, in said Albany
county. The board of county commissioners of said
Albany county shall pay each of such deputy sheriffs at
the rate of six hundred dollars per year for the time they
actually serve, which sum shall be in lieu of all fees and
salaries: ProUided, The sheriff shall not appoint such
deputies, or either of them, if the board of county COM
missioners unanimously direct otherwise Provided, fur
her, That this act shall not interfere with any law of
this Territory authorizing sheriffs to appoint deputies.
SEC. 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from
and after its passage.
Approved March Z, 1884.
, 1884-03-13
CHAPTER S.


AN ACT concerning the operation of conyeyances of real estate:
Be Il enacted on the Council and House Of Representatives Of The
Territory Of Wyoming;
SECTION 1. That the term &c heirs" or other words of
inheritance, shall not be necessary to create or convey
an estate in fee simple, and every conveyance of real
, 1884-03-13

Courtesy of Nyo. Archive
, 1884-03-13
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
w. DOWNEY

~ ~ IlLN ~. DOnNEl Solicitor in Chancery. Offices
~ inner OF " ailen's new block 1t Cheyenne, Wyoming, ard on Second
street, Laramie City, Wyoming. Business in ali the District Courts AM S
Specials attention given tic Mining, Homestead, Pre-Empten, Desert Land md
m offices and before the Interior Department at Washington. Locations NJ,
ohoice MlnMa, agricultural n Grazing lands made, and patents secured
cheapy speedily. incorporation papers of Stock Rabing, Land, Minino
and Water Companies carefully prepared. Correspondepce ast "a lrpai nanms
and the investment of capital solicited.