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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-11
THE MILLS BILL AND THE cAUcu,


THE MILLS BILL AND THE CAUCUS.
Now that the National Democratic Con-
vention has authoritatiycly Endorsed the
Mills bill. on its passage in the House Of
Representatives, there should not be an
hour lost in quitting ii through" Too
much time has already been wasted
through the courtesy Of tho Democratic
members, who should hold the proposed
caucuses at an early day, and resolve upon
a limit for farther debate that will enable
Mr. Mills to call tho previous question at
any time, 80 that the Democratic electors
OF the several States may have the ad,
vantage OF the passage Of the bill by
the House, or OF It's defeat by the OBJ
structive tactics Of the Republicans,
who believe in taxing tho masses TO
enrich monopolists like Mr.. Carnegie, 80
that they may compete with the inane
arisiocracy OF Great Britain, and 90
a-coaching, ms that gentleman Is Just now
doing accompanied by Mr.. Blaine, the
head and chief Of tho protectionist Re-
publicans. The Democrats should force
the Republicans 10 take the posi-
ton they threaten-oi obstruction and
destruction. Nay, more. They should
In tho proposed caucus compel conformity
In their own ranks upon the part Of every
Democrat In the House. The issue Of
tarh-rciorm Is the vital one. II is the one
that most distinctlycly separates the Dem
ocratic from the Republican party, aud It's
acceptance without reservation should DO
made the test and evidence Of party
fcalty. II will not do 10 have Dem.
ocratic elcctor In this State contend.
ing for tho St. Louis platform, aud
tho Presidents Tariff Reform Message
M Interpreting the platform Of 1884, and
for the Mills Bill Ms the logical outcome Of
that Message, whilo an olcctor in Pcnnsyl.
vania, or New Jersey or in Massachusetts,
is contending that tho platform Of 1884
explains the platform Of 81. Louis
and tho Presidents Message, and
that tho Mills Bill is protec.
tive measure, or before IL passes in tho
fall, is to be- 80 amended as that II shall
confirm TO the monopoists morc than the
benefits they now derive from the robbcr
war tariG. That sort Of thing will neutral.
he the benefits resulting fiom the st.
Louis Convention and tend to defeat
Every man calling himself Democrat
should, therefore, be compelled TO range
himself ON the side OF tariff reform
and In opposition to monopoly No
man can lie 4 Democrat Who does
not A bclioi Ia aria reform
tho relief Of the mas-cs from tho burdens
Of niquilous taxcs-is the sign and seal of
pure Democracy. II marks the difference
between the two rival political parties and
the man who does not accept II as pro-
claimed by tho st. Louis Convention
is as much an enemy Of the party
rs though he was pronounced Rcpub.
lican. Tho Democratic caucus Of tho
House should proceed at once upon the
lines suggested In our special from wash.
inglon thi. morning and secure for the
party all the benefits resulting from the
passage Of the Mills bill, or from the delay
Of il passage or Of It's defeat by the Rc.
publcans
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Au.,ria'. AmicabIe Relations.

PEsTH, June lO.-Emperor Francis Jo-
seph, in receiving the delegations, said he
was satisfied with the amicable relations
existing between Austria and the powers.
The great military credits demanded did
not mean trouble was impending; they
were asked because other States had aug
mented their forces. lie declared that lac
earnestly desired peace.
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TuE Lifie Roct Gdsotic intcrprcts tho 81,
Louis Platform Alright. II says

A. Ths Gdsts has frequently explained IN Dis
cu~lnE this suhlcct tho platform oi lSsl dd not
approve the protective principle. but simply rcog
nlSci the practical effects of ils operations How
ever, by lumblinr phrases Il gave Democratic I'M
ieciiouists a stmw 10 cling 10. This straw IL NJ
moved beyond reach by the declaration Of the Con
ycnlion which has Just rvnominaicd Cleveland in
doning "thc views ctpr'.-cd by President Glove
land In his last earnest Message 10 Congress ~ the
cnrrpci Interpretation oi that platform upon the
question Of iaHn Induction. and following this In
dor-cmcnt by unanimous adoption Of a resolution
unlng passage through Congress oi tho revenue
nm reported by the Ways aud Means Committee.
known a the Mills NIL
VIII our esteemed hut Just now very
rabid contemporary, The NdJbrHe Amcricdn,
give careful study aud attention TO tho
fsl sentence In this cStrac, from The Ga.
ATTIC, In which that paper reminds IL
readers that II has always held. aud
rightly, that 'thc platform OF 1884 did not
approve protection, but seemingly rccog.
niIcd tho practical effects Of iis opera.
ton"
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platform which that paper, sterling in
its Democracy, declsycs lis an evolution"
a growth beyond Nat OF 1884, which
makes the issue "reiorm Of the tariff in the
line sketched by President Cleveland and
partially embodied IN the Mills bill"
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A ras, y..,isui. 60 New York.

INDi,NArOLis, Ind, juno ia new
vcstibulc train entitled tho Pennsylvania
special was placed in service on the
Pennsylvania line today. Il leaves In.
dianspolis At 2.2j O'Clock p. M, arrives in
New York ut o'clock p. m, accomplish.
ing the distance. s25 miles, in about twcn.
ty.iour hours. or about two hours quicker
than has formally been made by any
other road running through trains be.
tween here and New York.
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THERE can be no doubt as TO the side
which began to throw filth this year. The
Republican convept9n has not even been
held and the Democrats have had no one to
attack. If the campaign should become as
foul as was that 81 lssi the responsibility
therefor will lie Wit, Senator ingalls,, The
NeD York Tribune aid Gov. Foraker. 1t has
been ascertained fhat the Infamous pam
phlet circulated among the delegates of the
st. Louis Convention was written by re-
porter OF The New York Tribune, though
signed, IAN Empire State Democrat"
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The New Egyptian ministry.

CARo, June l0.-A new ministry has
been formed as follows Ryas Pastria,
president Of the council, minister of the
interior and minister OF finance; Fazria
Pacha, minister Of justice; Fehmi Pachn,
minister Of foreign affairs; Omar Luiti Pa
cha, minister Of war; Zeci Boy, minister
public works; Ali Moubarek Pacha, min
lister OF education.
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BosroS, Mass, June l0.--John NJ. @,
Parker, a brother-in-law Of Gen. Butler,
died at Ccntralyille today. lie was mp.
pointed by Gen. Butler postmaster OF New
Orleans, upon the capture Of that city, and
ON the return OF the civil government, was
appointed civil surveyor Of the port by
Gen Grnnt
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nr,sh, me-. from ,hc e.s..,,,,. n.,,.x

Mr. Gny's boom was like a squab-
largest when haichcd.
nid YOU sec that smile ON the phlx of
the s,ar-cycd goddess
One delegate from Ohio refuses 10 vote
for Thurman. Such little accidents keen
mp Ohio's record n the boss producer Of
sky-bluc idiots.
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The eerman nlni.t.,lnI C,,.,.

BKRLiS, June l0.-Empcror Frederick
had long interview with Prince Bismarck
this afternoon concerning the Prussian
ministerial crisis, which still Is unsettled.
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A Constable suicides.

DUBLIN, June l0.-Constablo Simpson,
who killed Sergt. McGowan at walders-
town on Friday, was actua,ed by spite 10
commit the murder. lie committed sui.
eide 30 avoid arrest.
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OBITUARY.
Henry Kohuhost.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, juno 10. Henry
Kohnhost, prominent In local politics, and
for eight years tax receiver, died suddenly
today Of lung troubles.
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King unrmnn nend-

LONDON, June l0.-Tho Right Hon.
Robert King Hartman, parliamentary un-
der.secretary for Ireland, and n member OF
Parliament for the Isle Of Thanet, died at
his residence in Ireland this morning.
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The Passport.

srRAsBURo, juno lO.-The Poa an.
nounces that passports viscd by the Ger
man embassy in London will be sufficient
for Englishmcn wishing 10 travel in Al.
aace. l.orraine.
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FROM OVER THE SEA.
BISMARCK AND THE GERMAN EN-
PERoR DISCUSS THE CRISIS.
John Bright Convalescing-A Duchess
Robbed-The New Egyptian Minis
try-Austria's Amicable Relations
An Irish Constable Suicides.

PARIS, June l0.-The race for the grand
prize OF Paris, 100000 francs, was run to-
day, and was won by three lengths by
Pierre Donon's chestnut colt Stuart, Mr..
Vyner's chestnut colt Crowberry was
second, three lengths ahead of Baron De
Soubeyran's bay colt Saint Gall, third.
Stuart was ridden by Lane Crowberry by
Webb and Saint Gall by Cannon. There
were six starters. The last betting was
to against Stuart, IA to against
Crowberry, to against Saint Gall, 10 to
against Galoran and s TO against Saint
Leon. Cherif and Saint Leon made the
running, with Saint Gall third and
Crowberry, Galoran and Stuart following
This order was maintained until the top
OF the slope was reached, when Crowberry
drew alongside of Saint Gall, while Cheriil
and Saint Leon fell back. From this point
Stuart steadily gained on the leaders, and
before the last corner was turned he was
in front, coming home an easy winner.
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a.I..piriss Ils,,I.,,,

irnm the honiguineff Advertiser
Cleveland and Thurman will 10 an In.
spring battle cry for the Young and the
old Democracy ~
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fpm the Grynulls on, Ug,icw.
Henry Watlcr-on Way he parloncd for
dancing a iig and dcslro,ingiho usefulness
Of some Kentucky bourbon.
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BERLIN, June l0.-It is rumored that
another cabinet minister has resigned,
and that Count Won Munster will be 10.
called from the German embassy at Paris.
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THE WEATHER.


wAmuSaros. June iiiam.
RI For Alabama and Mississippi Light a.
fp~h souihcrly winds stationary icmpcra
r turs fair Wnthor except lighi mins on the
toast
Tor Tennessee. Light 10 frrsh westerly winds.
cooler. followed by warmer fair weather
for Arkansas Stationary temperature. lirhi b.
irsh nofthcrly winds bccoming southcrly fair
weather.
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LONDON, June lO.-The Duchess Of Ed.
inbugh has been robbed Of quantity Of
jcwelry, the articles being stolen from her
baggage between Gordoya and Granada.
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sb.r.ss's a....

rrnn the orccuviiio tNis, H,,icw
The chccn for Cleveland made Sherman
think he had a pair Of BclshaSrar knees.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-11
John nright'. Condition.

LONDON, June 10. Mr.. Bright Is making
slow but satisfactory progress. lilo Is
troubled with insomnia.
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CLEARINGHOUSE STATEMENT.
Comparative Showing OF the Gross Elk
changes for the Week.

changes for the Week.
BosToY. Mass, June l0.-The following
table, compiled from dispatches from the
managers Of the leading clearing houses in
the United States, shows the gross ex-
changes at each point for the week ended
June 8, 1888, with the rates per cent. of
increase or decrease, in comparison with
the amounts for the corresponding week
in 1887,
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storm struck that point, and it Is believed
she was blown into the river and drowned.
The loss among the Indians is especially
severe, as hundreds of them had every
thing they had swept away by the wind.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-11

EIGHT years ago Conking, in nominating
Grant said; ANYBODY can carry Michi-
gan, but we want n man who can carry not
only Michigan but several Southern States 4"
That was only eight years ago, but now the
situation has changed. The Republicans
have abandoned hope Of carrying any South
ern State, and are scheming to save Michi-
gan, Iowa, Wisconsin aud Minnesota.
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fruin the New Orleans li'a'unr.
Frances Cleveland has been elected 20
remain In the White house another four
yVafH
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wal, wh,s.... y.,, IN

PHL,pKLrniA, Pa, Juno io.-walt
Whitman, the poet. Is dangerously M at
his homo In Camden.
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I'VE may he Pqpr, exclaimed Judge
Twir-, speaking ~ Georgia on the tarid.
but We arr unwIflns to grow rich by
lcyying tribute upon The people"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-11
THE apeeh Maker.

ftom the New orleans tiai,,
Mr. Cleveland will be known In history
M an epoch maker.
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The s,ronge., Possible Ticket.

Prom the Meridian News
Taken from whatever point Of view, the
ticket-Cleyeland and Thurman-is the
strongest that could have been named.
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n., Ever, Reason WI, m. s,o,,a

The fact a man has been a Republican
or n Wheeler, Is no mason why he should
not repent aud come over to the Dcmoc.
racy.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-11

A TARITT-REFoRM club has been organized
in Memphis Young Democrats cannot do
better than join II and become familiar with
this great issue Of the campaign and active
in tho advocacy Of tho Democratic position.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-11

The Republicans say that Mr.. Thurman
is too old to run. The young Democrats Of
the country will do his running for him.
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Tux Mills bill ought to be amended by
placing bandanas on the free list.
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Local r.,coro,eE,ca, Pres. Report.

Memphis signal ofiico Rct.uft
MTNrtits Tenn luna 10 tsss
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Yrs let the Jacksonan Club arrange a rat.
iGcation meeting.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-05-26
Ransom Ramblings.

Weather too cool for the best interests Of
our farmers. Many will have 10 plant their
fields of corn the second time. Oats and
grass doing well and plenty of water for
stock.
Brother Dake and his Pentecost band of
disciples, held praise meeting In the city
hall last Saturday evening, They seem 10
have a lasting affection for this place.
This seems to be mSnth of accidents,
Thomas Casey had his collar bone dislo.
Gated; Mrs, j. Lintor, an arm broken; j.
j. Mason, three RIDES broken; Mrs. Mason
a bruised hand.
A haunted house Is reported on sec. B.
j. Weber says II makes his heart jump.
II this is fun we would advise Is stopped.
Mr.. and Mrs. O'Kane of Michigan, are
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Ryan,
VIM. Jackson, jr. has the dutch measles.
Supervisor w, II. Mcintyre has new
gasoline stove. It's daisy.
Rey, j. j. Grogan has let the contract for
building the new house TO A. Richard for
$l,S00; 500 to be paid July LIST, and $500
August lst; the balance to be paid when
the work Is completed.
Rev. Moots will preach the Memorial
sermon at the M. f. church on Sunday,
May 81. Services commences at half past
ten a. m. An invitation is extended to all.
A lecture In the Catholic church Sunday
afternoon, sabject 1.-THE Life of the Blessed
Virgin Mary" Seats will be provided for
all. ID.
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Lostant High School.

The Lostant schools closed Friday, May
18th with exercises by the lower rooms al
the school house in the afternoon, and
commencement exercises by the graduating
class, at the M. E. church in the evening
Both were well attended by the patrons of.
the school. and gave proof of excellent
work done by teachers and pupils during
the year. There were three graduates,
Lucy Dovenspike, Clara Goheen, and Wal.
ter Wiley. Their essays were all good and
markedly noticeable for their originality.
The vocal music by Miss Flsra kor-
mach, Mrs. Ruble and Miss Griffith, was
no small part of the entertainment. while
the orchestral music by the Lostant orches-
ira, under the leadership of Prof. Schaib-
ley, was surprise to strangers PRESENT.
being so much above the music generally
rendered in town of this size.
Prof. Hobert has been untiring In his ef-
forts to instruct, and the people, as well as
the directors, are so we'll pleased with
his management the past year, that both
himself and his assistants have been re-
tanned at an advanced salary for another
year. W.
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TOnica Items.

Through the kindness Of a member of
Randolph Post, G.. A. r., am enabled to
send In THE programme for Decoration
Day. Memorial services will be held on
Wednesday, May Both, 1888, by Randolph
Post, No SO, q. A r., at Vermillionville at
0 o'clock a M, and at Tonica 2 pm. sharp.
All come and take part with US. All church.
es societies and Sunday schools are res
pectfully invited to turn out and take part
with Randolph Post on this day. We res
pec,fully ask everybody TO contribute
flowers for decoration day and leave them
at the NJ. +. church Wednesday morning
as early as possible. The Post will give
an entertainment at Tonica on the evening
of May 30, 'SS.
The milk shake has struck us. II Is I'm.
like the ague shake, the pumpkin pie
shake or the Xmas dinner shake. 1t Is a
shake all by itself and everybody seems to
like 1t.
Since the Star Coal Co., commenced
boring for coal, on the Ransom Bullock
farm, Tonica merchants have been talking
boom. | understand that a paying vein
has been discovered, and that shaft will
be sunk soon.
A Teachers Association was organized
here the other day. f G Boswick was
chosen President and Miss Clara Bayley
Sec. The work In view Is the exchange
OF experiences and local institute. 10.
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South Ottawa Notes.

Will Cunningham, of this side. has con-
structed large striped, canvas tent-built
in the latest style, and capable of holding
1000 people. tits trimmed with flags and
looks as neat as a spring bonnet. In the
rear is smaller tent sufficiently large to
hold whole family, sleeping, sitting and
dining rooms, etc. What it is for, we don t
know; some says prohibition tent, others,
that 1t is to be a travelling patent medicine
stand with an orchestral accompaniment,
and again that he is intending to explore
Africa. We know 1t is tent. and 1t is our
intent to remain content in blissful igno-
rance of its use until Mr.. Cunningham puts
II to the use ii was designed for.
The new Town Hall, frame building
about 70x35 feet, Is foot ceiling, Is now
enclosed, situated on the new addition, east
of the church. 1t will be fine building
when completed, and one long needed on
the south side.
The Methodist church last Sunday was
crowded, and contribution of one hund
red dollars and upwards was raised to pay
OFF indebtedness, and the church Is flour
ishing.
New buildings are constantly going ur
and old ones repaired; the boom is telling
The base ball nine, with their new sui
are dying for some other nine to come
over ana get scooped. NICK.
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The Trustees Of the Reddick Library have
formulated o new code of rules to govern
the use of books. The library and reading
room will be open every day and evening,
Sundays excepted, from ga. m. to $3.50 p. m,
All loud talking and the use of tobacco is
prohibited. Residents Of Ottawa may draw
books out, upon signing an agreement, but
all outside Of the city, in Ottawa township,
and South Ottawa township, must pay two
dollars per year. Books not marked az
days" may be retained Ia days, and re.
newed, bat books marked az days" cannot
be renewed, and may only be held one week.
Books unsuitable for general circulation may
not be drawn. Penalties, in the shape OF
lines, will be Imposed for infringing on the
rules.
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LUXURY AND FAST TIME.
The First and Only Line Running Vesti.
bule Express Trains between Chi
cagO and Council Blufs.

Magnificent vEsTIBULE EXPRESS TR AIMS
built expressly tor this service, with all
the latest mprovements--now run daily
each way between Chicago and Council
Bluffs, over the GREAT Rock ISLAND
RoUTE-time 16 hours. This Is a splendid.
ly appointed series of continuous parlors
on wheels, including elegant Dining and
Palace Sleeping cars. No noise, no dust,
no swayihg of coaches, no cold draughts of
air, no slamming of doors, but restful com.
fort the entire journey, No potentate of
the old world travels In more princeiy
style, or commands greater luxuries or
more of them, than those going west can
now enjoy, If ticketed to or from Council
Bluffs via the GREAT Rock ISLAND ROUTE.
This train also connects at Omaha with the
Overland Flyer" going through to and
from Chicago and San Francisco, Portland,
Ore, and Los Angeles, In 81 hours. Tick.
cts and rates by the Rock Island Vestibule
no higher than are charged by lines having
greatly inferior Accommodations.
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Earlyille Entries.

Ever and anon comes the soft echo of the
ghostly whispered sentence Gintlemen,
come to order" and the sound Of spec
trail gavel falling upon a phantom desk.
Hush, it's tho accents of the grave, when
one industrial association lies buried and
their purport is monument Alas, 1t died
last summer, poor thing, overwOrked and
zeal for Earlville was Its murderer. So
tread softly by the tomb of cherished
hopes: martyrs are sleeping there.
The regular tll me-up" delegation
came over the divide from Paw Paw on
Wednesday evening, armed with jugs, bot
ties, kegs. and empty tanks. The dele
cation had an elegant time, and departed
full of enthusiasm and beer. In fact unless
Paw Paw gives out license, about half OF
the village proposes TO move to Earl
Erlville is coming to Ottawa this year to
spend the Fourth.
The first picnic was picked on Monday.
Ii was such nice day that the woods
proved too tempting for resistance.
A delegation OF citizens called on the
cornet band few days ago, and persuaded
them that IL was either necessary, TOR them
to take lessons from some one who knew
something about music, or disband. The
delegation further remarked that 1t was
that IL was highly in favor of music, but
that II would be lambasted If 1t could stand
the painting, wheeling antics of q bowling
failure. The boys are now under the tn.
torship Of Prof. Daniorth. of Aurora.
.. o. G..
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Lostant Gleanings.

What we pant for is fire department
A department armed with hand machine
would create pride in the hearts of the
boys who join the fire company, and in the
hands of experts land Our boys would soon
be able to pose as such) is nearly as effec-
tive as steam fire engine. A hand machine
can be purchased cheap, and 1t would be
well for our Trustees to consider the ques'
ton seriously. Your correspondent has
ascertained that good one can be obtained
for $50, as the steamers have driven them
thenf down in price. 1t would add much
to the security of the village.
Squire Atwood Is now endowed with
full powers as justice. Naturally he
pants for case. We would advise the
Squire to hire couple of enterprising
youngsters to engage in fight, fine them
$40 and costs, and remit the fine, If only
to make record.
The teachers of this township meet here
Saturday, In the school house, to discuss
pertinent topics