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Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-14
OBITU AIRY.
Death of MT. Edward y. filling, c
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Death of MT. Edward y. filling, of
 Thomas filling x Go.
 MT. Edward J. filling died at the residence of his father, on West Chapel street, of ty phoid fever yesterday morning at about four o'clock, aged about Al years. The health of the deceased had been impaired for year or two past, the difficulty being of malarial type, and last summer, with his family, he resided in one of the summer cottages near West Haven shore his health being benefit ted by the change of air though not restored. About week ago he was taken i'll with ty- phoid fever, and the best medical skill and devoted attendance were unavailing. De- ceased leaves wife and two children, aged ten and thirteen years respectively, and a large circle of friends who will deeply mourn his loss and cherish his memory. He was the elder son of our esteemed townsnan MT. Thomas filling, of filling & Co.,, the lumber merchants and sash and blind msnufactur- CTS in East Water street, and was junior member of the house for number of years past. He was nephew of the late George filling the manufacturer. He was a gentle man of sterling uprightness of character and esteemed in. all the relations of life. The community will sympathize with the rela- tives in their sad bereavement. Deceased leaves one brother, MT. Albert H. Alling, of Sherman avenue. He was 8 member of Hiram lodge No. 1, F. & A., M. which he joined in March, 1884, and of the Masonic Mutual Benefit association the widow re- ceiving $2, 900 from that source. He also leaves some property.
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YALE,S FALL REGATTA.

Arrangements For the First Race
 ROwed over the SaltomStal Course i'm Three Years.
 The class races will take place on Lake Saltonstall this afternoon, beginning at 8 o'clock sharp.
 The officers of the navy have spared no eff forts in perfeeting the arrangements to in sure contests not only successful from the standpoint of boating man, but have also striven to make them particularly enjoyable to the general public. A special train will leave Union depot at 2:15 for the lake and return at the close of the races. Fare for the round trip is thirty cents.
 Those who prefer to drive can obtain a fine view of the course from the point on the east side of the lake. In order to keep the road leading to the point in repair an admission fee will be charged as follows: For wagon with one horse, 50 cents: with two or more horses, $1. These charges are irrespective of the number in the carriage
 The races will be rowed unless the weather is very stormy or the lake particularly rough. The prizes have a cash value of over $200 of the single scull races in three prizes, viz.: Tho Cleveland cup, valued at $1O0, to the first; $50 in cash to the second and $20 to the third In the barge and shell races the prizes will be silk flags.
 The races and entries are as follows:
 I. Scull race, 1115 miles with turn; Robert Appleton '86, F. R. Cooley 'S6 o. E. Hellur 86, Percy Bolton 's6 S.
 IL Barge race one mile straiphtaway
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-14

The assistant registrars of the several voting dis trcts of the town of New Haven will be in sessfor on Thursday, the 18th day of October, 1885, from o'clock in the morning until o'clock in the after noon, for the purpose of receivine ap oiications from all those who wish to be made electors this fall; also to correct the registry list, as follows First ward-At Patts' cigar store, corner Church and Center streets.
 Second ward-At Oatman's shop, No. IS Park street.
 Third ward-At office of William F. French, cor ner Congress avenue and George street. Fourth ward-Barber shop 214 Water street. Fifth ward-Pagters cfgar store, 4ss Chapel street.
 Sixth ward-At Klenke's barber shop, 4S St. John street.
 Seventh ward-At Sinners carriage shop, Grand street.
 Eighth ward-At Geary's grocery store, corner State and Clark streets.
 Ninth ward-At J. T. Benham's feed store, 2 Broadway.
 Tenth ward-At engine house corner Park and Elm streets
 Eleventh ward-At store 91 Ferry street Twelfth ward-At store 93 Clay street Thirteenth ward-At office of Diamond Match company.
 Fourteenth ward-Hemingway shoe store, East Grand street.
 Fifteenth ward-Jonathan N. Rowe, Water side.
 (signedD WILLIAM O'KEEFE, Town
 E. F. MERRILL, Registrars.
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The Orphansa Donation.

From present indications the donations to the orphans on Thursday will be as large and it is hoped considerably larger than on previous years. The needs of the asylum are many and there is no charitable institu- tion in our midst that has stronger claim on the purses of the charitably disposed. All articles needed in any well regulated house. hold are acceptable and will be thankfully received by the committee, who will call for the gifts of the public tomorrow. A gene rous response to the solicitations of these gentlemen will gladden. the hearts of the or we'll.
 The subscription books and badges will be ready for distribution to the committee by General Ford this morning.
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LOCAL NEWS.
RrRMT Mention.

Dorman's pocket reference is very conven- tent.
 Mir. R. A. Beard, of Milford, lost a valua- ble horse Saturday.
 The Naugatuck railroad was inspected by the State commissioners and Superintendent George w. Beach yesterday.
 MT. Daxid Beach, of Bridgeport, and Miss Minnie Meeker, eldest daughter of MT. Burr Meeker of Crosshighvay, Westport, will be married tomorrow evening.
 Charter Oak lodge of Odd Fellows of Hart ford have extended an invitation to Quinni- piac lodge of New Haven to visit Hartford Friday evening, November 13.
 The Grand chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, meets in annual convention at Bridge port to-day Delegates from this city will take the 9:30 train this morning.
 MT: Charles Rustemeyer, the well known Hartford liveryman, has been suffering from mental trouble of late, and it has been found necessary to remove him to the retreat for safety.
 The American band has been engaged by Golden Rule encampment for their excursion to Stamford and by the Foot Guards for their fair on the 24th and 26th at Union armory.
 Governor English was in this city yester on business errand and returned to New York on the $50 p. m. train. Hon. Roscoe Conkling, who> had been in Hartford, was also on the train.
 To-day at Norwalk will occur the fifth an nnual session of the Connecticut branch of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Board of Mis- sions of the Episcopal church. A number from this city will attend.
 The directors of the Masonic Mutual Ben eft association have voted g, 900 each to the widows of William H. Griffin of Bridgeport, John F. Hemingway of Fair Haven, and Alonzo F. Wood of West Haven.
 The stockholders of the Bridgeport Cop per company, a new corporation, capital $5O,OOO, are: Franklin Farrell, George B. Turrell, A. F. Migeon, Charles H. Pine, E. -rH. Tomlinson and w. F. Pinkham.
 Mrs. w. K. Shew of Norwich, wife of Mir. Shew, proprietor of the Wauregan House in that city, died Sunday night. She was the daughter of A. P. Sturtevant, wealthy and highly respected citizen of Norwich. Her death is a severe blow to her husband, who who is left with an only child, little girl seven years old.
 In New Preston, Litch6eld county, next week Wednesday, 21st inst, will be sold at auction the blooded horses, stallions, etc., belonging to the estate of the late George O.. Hitchcock, who probably did more in his section of the State during his lifetime for the improvement of breeds of horses than any other man.
 The thirty-ninth annual meeting of the State Teachers association will be held at Hartford, October 30 and 31. Professor Sumner of Yale, who has been invited to ad- dress the convention, has accepted the invi- tation, giving as the subject of his address ''Confdence of the Public in the Common School System"
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Inc United states Court.

Hon. Roscoe Conkling, Cyrus w. Field and General Dickerson were in the United States court at Hartford yesterday afternoon in the interest of the suit of the Gold & Stock telegraph company vs. the Commercial Telegraph company.
 Judge Shipman has decreed that the case of the Hamilton Woolen company vs. Thom- as Moore ct al, be dismissed. The defend ants are taxed $636.
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EoLE oT1o MEDICAL CONVENTION.
SemI-AnnuaI Meeting of the State As-
 sociatfOn In Hartford.

Sem1-Annual Meeting of the State As- sociatiOn In Hartford. The semi-annual meeting of the Connecti- cut Eclectic Medical association was held in Hartford yesterday. The annual meetings are held in May and the half-yearly meet ings are rather informal in their character The association was called to order at 10 o'clock by the president, Dr. George An
 drews of this city. The following gentlemen were proposed for membership, and, after passing the searching investigation custom ary by the censors, will be elected: Dr. A. D. Aver of Vermont. Dr. J. E. N. Bohemier of Waterbury Dr. Sidney s. Carter of Southport. Dr. B. H. Marsh of Mansfield. Among the papers read during the days session were "Fistula in Ano," by Dr. J. A. Hutchin- son of Patchogue, L. I. ''New Remedies for Tape-worms," by Dr.. LeRoy A. Smith of Higganum. Discussion on this followed by Drs Gallup of Colum- bia, Mum of Waterbury and Andrews of New Haven. ssInfusion of the Grapevine in Metastists of Parotitis or Mumps," by Dr. Charles N. Gallup. "A Case of Cholera" by Dr. I. B. Gallup
 
 Prevention and Management of Prema- ture Labor," by Dr. Elizabeth G. Smith, of Bridgeport.
 ssTreatment of Hernia," by Dr. Julius S. Silliman, of Bridgeport;
 Code of Ethics for Physicians and Drug gists, by pr. J. D. s. Smith, of Bridge port.
 ssSpecifc Treatment of Dysentery," by Dr. F. H. Williams, of Bristol. This paper was generally admitted to be far beyond the aver age. and az Dr. Williams is acknowledged to be the brightest member and the best author ity on this disease in the society, his practi- cal ideas were received with every evidence of satisfaction.
 Medical Statistics" by Dr. E. M. Ripley, of Unionville.
 tsNew Remedies and Methods of Treat ment." by.Dr. William E. Whitney, of Vest field, Mass; by Dr. F. H. Williams, of Bris- tol.
 sObstetrics," by Dr. George H. Day, of Noryslk: by Dr. Elizabeth G. Smith. of Bridgeport; by Dr. Leonard Bailey, of Mid dletown.
 Surgery" by Dr. Julius s. Silliman, of Bridgeport; by pr. Byron w. Pease, of Thomaston; by Dr. J. A. Hutchinson, of Patchogue.
 At o'clock recess was taken and dinner served. after which nearly seventy-fve mem bers were present at the reading of the pa- pers not previously reached.
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The Late Charles w Rr.alex

The funeral of the late Charles w. Brad ley, proprietor of the Florence House, takes place from the residence of the family, on Crown street, this afternoon at o'clock. Among the items of insurance carried by the deceased beside the Masonic insurances was policy of $3, 500 in the Mutual Life Insurance company of New York. He had been paid one or two endowment policies held by him in the same company in years past. An official call to the Veteran Fire men to attend the funeral appears in another column.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-14
VIII Wait Awhile.

The Democratic town committee held meeting in Benedict's build ing last evening to consider the resignation of the chairman, Coroner Eli Mix. After free and full discussion of the matter MT. Mix was prevailed upon to tenn porari1y withdraw his resignation and will hold over until 8 month or six weeks hence when the selection of chairman will be made as is the usual custom.
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VOL. LII.
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Wednesday, October IA. 1ssS
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

 Athlophoros-At Druggists'. Coal-Goorge w. H. Hughes. Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup-At Drugg6@ Dr Roberts Cough Syrup-At Druggists. For Rent-Rooms-"Th Premises" For Rent -Houses-Chares Neiner For Sale-Saddle Horses-This Ohce Cr eat Reductions-L. Schonberger Hoods SarsapariIla-At Druggists, Kate Caxton-New Haven Opera House. Laundrying Laundry. Pocket Reference-O. A. Dorman. Prohate Notice-Estate of Thomas Corrigan. ProbatesNotice- Estate ot Cornelius O. Davies. Real Estate-J. Mel BaSsett. Sealed Proposals-H. H. Strong: See Advertisement-Johnson a Bro. Wall Papers-E. R. Jeffcott. Wanted-Carriage Trimmer-Demarests Eactory Waased-Wood Baskets-R. B. Bradley & Co. WanS4tI-wo woodland-A. Ives & Son. Wan0ed-S -SAeuasfon-32 Howe Street. Wantad- -Sita1ation-264 West Carlisle Street. Wantsd-SitaaE1on- Orchard Street. Wneo0- -6feugtaon-51 Court Street. WaatAd- -SitsfaEion-118 Ashmun Street. Wanted- -SiOlAtSon-"Janitor,' This Of1ce Wanted-SiWlation-49 York Street.
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Donations to the Young Women,s QlnElanlam AaaneAafamu.

The following is list of the donations re- oeived by the Young Women's Christian as- Sociation in September: Pears, from Mrs. Bowles; two baskets of pears, from Mrs. Benedict; sofa, from Mrs. William T. Field: Christian Union, :" from Miss Ives; two bar rels of apples, from Mrs. Barnes; barrel of pears, from Mrs. O. F. Winchester; exten- sion table, crockery, 10 glasses of jelly, from Mrs. A. G. Smith; from Mrs. L. W. Boardman, $50; from Mrs. M. s. Wade, $25, both annual subscriptions.
 MRs. E. M JERoME,
 Corresponding Secretary.
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cr.nd ntvI.Fom Sons of

Grand Division Sons of Temperance.
 The forty second annual session of the Grand division of Connecticut, s. of T., will be held with Living Spring division, No. %, and Bridgeport division, No. 4, in Bridge port. in the hall of Pequonnoch lodge, I. O. O. F., Burroughs building, on Thursday, October 22, commencing at 10 a. m. Free return tickets ever the New York, New Haven & Hartford, Shore Line, Air Line and Naugatuck railroads, will be furnished by Brother H. E. Batchelor, at the session, to stations on the above railroads from which full fare was paid in coming to the session.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-14
Arrival of Rev. MT. Hume.

Arrived, the 11th, per steamer "Celtic," from Liverpool, after an absence of eleven years, Rev. R. A. Hume, with two children, missionary of the American board in western India. MT. Hume is we'll and very favorably remembered in this city by large circle of friends. who will with pleasure greet him.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-14
RfnE N0faR.

On and after the 20th of this month the rinks will be opened nightly. The Gilmore and Livesey Combination company will give an exhibition at the Lincoln rink on the night of the 20th and at the Quinnipiao rink the Fist. There will be three sessions ee sh day at each rink.
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Found Uncenscious on the Track.

Brakeman Frank Lyman, son of Oliver w. Lyman, of No. Al Goffe street, this city, slipped and fell from his freight train early yesterday morning at New Rochelle He struck upon his head. He was found un- conscious upon the track and brought to this city. It is thought he has sustained no per manent injury. He was taken to the hospi- to1
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THE WRATKRR RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
 WAR DHRART1zKNT, !
 OFF1CE or THE CHrEF SIGNAL SERVICE, WASHINGTON. D. C., Oct. IA, 1SSS-1 A.M.t For New England local rains, winds shift ing to southeast and southwest, falling followed r southern portions by rising barometer, warmer weather followed by a slight fall in temperature during the night.
 For the middle States light local rains in the north portion, fair weather in the south portion winds generally shifting to southwest and north west, higher, preceded in the extreme northern portion by falling barometer.
 For Thursday, fair weather is indicated for New England and the middle States.
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neral.

The funeral of Richard Hannah took place at St. Johns R. 0. church yesterday morn ing, Rev. Mir. Mahoney officiating. On the oasket lid rested an elegant floral piece made at Dickerman's consisting of pillow sur mounted by an anchor and a cross and two white doves. The piece was tribute from the Anchor Social club, of which the de- ceased was a member. The bearers were Ed ward F. Reynolds, Thomas Reynolds, Der nard Higgins, Thomas Donahue, Henry Key holds and John Flsnn1gan. The interment was in St. Bernard's cemetery.
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ymn0etOr8

are everywhere. Among the worst of them are the men who make vile compounds of still viler ingredients and palm them of as valuable remedies. Beware of them. Rem edies like Lewis Red Jacket Bitters, that are endorsed by prominent physicians, can be trusted. This remedy never fails in malaria.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-14
American HistortcaI Association.

Professor Simeon B. Baldwin ana Inomas R. Trowbridge, jr., have been elected mem bers of the American Historical association, of which President Andrew D. White of Cornell university is president. The associa- ton numbers three hundred members and holds it's annual meetings at Saratoga.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-14

The greatest exhibition of Oriental art and treasures ever shown in New Haven, just arrived at 469 Chapel street. Five hundred choice silky rugs and rich embroideriss of art will be sold at the lowest possible prices by native importers. This sale will last only one week. MoURAD PoUsHMAN & Co.,,
 o14 At of Constantinople.
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mfllinery Oventng.

The Misses Harris invite the attention of the ladies of New Haven to an unusually choice assortment of French and English round hats and bonnets on Wednesday and Thursday, October 14th and 10th at
 iii ORANGE STREET
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Three Grand Concerts,

MT. E. A. Parsons, organist of Dwight Place church, assisted by Mrs. Parsons, MT. Charlie Clark and other solo talent together with the male quartette choir of the church, will give three grand concerts in that place during the present season. The first is to occur on Wednesday, Nov 4th.
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AMERICAN THEATER,

A big business is being done at the Amer ican Theater this week and deservedly The show is good one; wonderfully good for the money. The large audiences fill the snug little theater with shouts of laughter and ap- plause, The burlesque on the 'Mikado'' is cleverly done, and goes like a piece of fire works on dry day. It is worthy of packed houses throug ghout the week. Seats will have to be secured carly
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-14

A man attacked with Brights disease or any kidney disease don't want fine words, but it's conqueror, Hunts Kidney and Liyerl Remedy.
 We must tell of the great specifc-Hunt's Kidney and Liver] Remedy. It never fails to cure Diabetes, Dropsy, Bright's Disease, &c. oc12 eod3tSt1tw
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Niagara Laundry.

By new and improved method used only by the Niagara laundry, the work executed at that model establishment is simply per feet and pronounced faultless by thousands of appreciative customers. As aconsequence, the business is rapidly increasing and the name is becoming household word.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-14
NEW HAVEN OPERA HOUSE.

Of the three-act musical comedy entitled "A Soap Bubble' which is to be presented at this house this and tomorrow evenings under the management of Baker and Farron, the two popular comedians, an Albany pa per says: "A large audience assembled at the Leland last evening to witness the initial performance of "A Soap Bubble" in Albany. It's ever varying situation, its utterly illogi- cal management and the strange and sudden changes, keep the auditorium in continual roar of laughter, and admit here and there some excellent bits of by-play and frequent snatches of enjoyable song All the compa- ny were in good voice and the piece ran with marked smoothness throughout. The scenery was worthy special attention, elicit ing much admiring comment particularly in the last act "Aboard The Skylark."
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Average weight. =. .1ss1zlAverage weight . 15s16 Referee-Alfred Cowles, jr.
 Judges.-'sz, c. s. woodward; ss L. J. Carmalt; starters-E. J. Phelps, P. K. Ames. Timers at two-mile iag-N. M. Goodlett, W. R. Crawford.
 Timers at ene-mile aag-E. c. Smith, Thomas Darling.
 Timers at finish--F. J. Winston, H. s. Brooks.
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One morning in my store rheumatism set tied in my right hip. I was about to send for the doctor, but was advised to try Ath- lophoros. The next morning the rheuma- tism was all gone. It is a wonderful medi- cine. Lyman Judd, 112 Temple street, New Haven, Ct.
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BUNNELL's MUSEUM.

Edward Arden in Eagles Nest, which is running at BunnelPs this week, shows the marks of successful and rising actor and is deservedly warmly applauded. The play is full of dramatic and powerful situations and draws we'll
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Ill ORANGE STREET.
Tbe e.raud or,e.taI Razaar.

Ayers Sarsaparilla is the quickest cure for all blood diseases. Its effects are felt at
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-14

Seventh SenatOr1aI UHstflct. The Republicans of the several towns constitu- ting the seventh Senatorial district are hereby mo- tified to send delegates equal to four times the number of representatives to which said towns are entitled to Senatorial convention to be held at Tyler's Hall in the the city of New Haven, on Tuesday October 27th, 1885, at 10 8 for the purpose of nominating candidate for Senator in the next General Assembly
 Per order,
 Seymour Oct 13, 1885. DISTRICT COMMITTEE.
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Entertainments.

On Friday evening and Saturday afternoon and evening Kate Claxton will appear at the New Haven Opera House as ''The Mad Hero inc" in Hugh Conway's success, Called Back" Special scenic effects will add to the intarsSt of the r,lsv
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Corresponding Secretary.

Pure blood is absolutely necessary in order to enjoy perfect health. Hoods Sarsaparilla purehss the blood and strengthens the sys-
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The True General,

In the window of Cutters art store is 6 remarkable etching representing General Grant, with an orderly, visiting an outpost. It is entitled ''The Dark Days"
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KNOW HIMSELF, by reading the ssSci. ence of Lffe,ss the best medical work ever pub Iished, for young and middle-aged men.
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Have used Dr. Thomas Electric Oil for croup and colds, and declare it positive Vim. Kay, 570 Plymouth avenue Buffalo, N Y. d&w1w 2p.
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BOARD OF sELECTMEN.

A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held last evening. Present, Selectmen Tyler (presiding) Reynolds, Fcldman, Treat, Brown, Klenke and Beecher. A junk dealers license was granted to Jacob Rosenberg.
 William R. Shelton appeared in behalf of
 Elihu Mix of Westville, and explained in re- gard to culvert or raceway built on Main
 street near the bridge in Westville and which
 was broken last February by the freshet. MT. Shelton said the damage to MT. Mix, no doubt resulted from the set back owing to the channel of the river being narrowed be- low the bridge.
 MT. Mix asked that something be done to | repair the culvert before winter set in as there was danger of his being flooded when | the heavy rains came. The matter was referred to the committee on construction and repairs. Selectman Beecher called attention to the fact that no tax lists had thus far been dis tributed in Westville. Bills were approved as follows: Aims house account, $3, ,499 CA; salaries, $20; in
 sane poor, STA. Al; roads and bridges, $452 .25; outside poor, S494. 7S; construction, $71.25; general account, $3. AS; new farm, $109; Gen eral Hospital, $1 1909. 10.