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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-22
MOVING TRAINS MEET.
A Bad Wreck on the Erie Rail-
WaY.

ELM1RA, N. Y, Aug. 91.-A bad
wreck occurred Oh the Erie road at Big
Flats last night. A lehigh Valley
freight train was backing down on a
switch across west-bound track, when
an Erie freight train plunged into it,
demollshing the engine and several
cars. An east-bound freight was imme-
diately tagged and the fiagman of that
train sent back to stop the Erie Passen-
ger Train No. 2. The flagman failed to
obey orders, and the passenger train
ran into the rear of the freight. The
engine, baggage and express cars of the
passenger and the caboose and two cars
of the freight train were burned. En- RI
neer Andrew Wallace aud Fireman
Charles Kimball, of Train No. 2 were
badly scalded. A drover named Sutton,
from Woodruff, and several passengers
were slightly injured. The track was
blockaded for some hours, all passenger
trains being transferred over the Della
ware, Lackawanna & Western road be-
tween Corning and this city.
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Equivalent to Election.

YANKToN, Dak., Aug. 21.-The Re-
publican county convention to-day nom-
mated L. B. French for the state SEN
ate, and John Anseth, Fred Schnauber,
Phil K. Faulk and E. e. Egerton for the
house Of representatives, and E. T.
White for county judge. The members
of the legislature will be composed of
friends of Edgerton, Moody and Petit
grew. The Judicial convention will
meet Saturday and will nominate E. q.
Smith. of Yankton, for circuit judge.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-22
FOR HARMONY'S SAKE
Gen. Allen and Farmer Miller
Withdraw From the Gu
bernatorial Race.
E. S. Tyler, Of Fargo, Will Be
Nominated in a Hurry
To-Day.
Allen Hadn't the Ghost of a
Chance Against the
Combine.
Faneher and the Farmers Al
lance on Top in North
Dakota.
Special to the Globe.

NPONIuI
FARGO, Dak., Aug. 21.-Allen and
Miller have both withdrawn in the i'll
terest of harmony, and E. S. Tyler, of
Fargo, will lie nominated for governor
tomorrow. One hundred and forty-one
delegates are in caucus tonight. Eleven
more than majority did the business.
The balance of the principal offices as
agreed upon are: Spencer, of Walsh,
congressman; Flittie, of Trail, secretary
of state; Bray, of Grand Forks, auditor;
Booker. of Pembina, treasurer. The
convention will meet at 10 o'clock in the
morning, and complete its labors to-
morrow.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-22

original in style. He dWelt upon the
cosmopolitan character of the conven-
tion, and referred to it as body which
would do credit to any state in the
Union. On motion of Winship, of
Grand Forks, 81. A. Libby, of Walsh,
was chosen temporary secretary by
acclamation. Ball, of Cass. moved that
a committee of nine be appointed on
credentials, which prevaile. While the
chairman was
STUDYING HIS SLATE
Ball raised a laugh by suggesting that
in order to save the presiding officer any
embarrassment his name should not be
used in connection with the commission.
Taking him at his word, Judge Cochran
named the commission as follows: Rob
inson, of Walsh; Davis, of Richland;
Francis, of Cass; McClintock, of Nc
Henry; Holmes, of Stutsman; A. L.er-
son, of Grand Forks; Kelgesen, of Sar-
gent; Boyle, of Dickey; and Herbran-
doom, of Walsh. A motion followed
that the chair appoint committee OF
three on permanent organization, which
was amended by motion leaving the
selection of the committee to the house.
Here Col. Plummer got the floor, and in
addition to amusing the audience,
managed to have both the motion and
amendment laid on the table until the
contesting delegates could get in out of
the cold. Ball then moved that CON-
mittee of three on rules be appointed,
and accepted McCumber's amendment
to make the same consist of five MEM
bers. This being carried, the chair ap-
pointed Ball, of Cass; McCumber, of
Richland; Steel, Harvey, and Winship.
Of Grand Forks On motion the chair
appointed Neeshaw, of Pembina; Hink-
inson, of Richland; Rowe, of Cass;
Ellis, of Dickey, and johnson, of Mel
son, as the
COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS.
The routine work of the temporary
organization having been completed,
discussion arose over the motion to take
a recess till 10 o'clock tomorrow. 1t
was finally agreed to adjourn until 7:30
this evening, and a motion to that effect
unanimously prevailed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-22

railroad for July 1889 Appropriated,
compared with July 1888: Earnings,
s1,s63,6 ,609; increase, S206,054; expenses,
81, 235, ,097; increase. S109, 9,554; net, S62S,,
512; increase, S96.5O0. The following is
the statement of earning and expenses
for the ten months of the fiscal year
1SSS-1SS9, compared with the same
months of the fiscal year 1SS7-1SSS, July
1889 approXimated: Earnings, SIT, ,046,-
979, increase, S413,622; expenses, S12,.
2SS,372; increase, S412, 1862; net, S4, 1856
607; increase, $500.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-22
They Favor Mellette.

Special 10 The GI0be
BLUNT, Dak., Aug. 21.--At the county
convention held in this city to-day to
elect delegates to the state convention
at Huron, L. E. Gaffy, S. NJ. Laird,
John Snth erland, W. S. Wellman and
j. Fl. Russell were chosen as represent
atives. The delegates go uninstructed.
but it is understood that Mellette is
their first choice for governor.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-22
Exploded With a Crash.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Aug. 21.-A gasoline
still at the oil refinery of A. D. Hitler
& Son, in Allegheny, exploded at
o'clock this morning with a frightful
noise, and the entire plant was immedi-
ately fired and rapidly destroyed. The
engineer was burned to death, and a
watchman was blown many feet and
badly burned and bruised. The loss is
at least 1926, 1000, with small insurance.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-22
LIGHTNING's FREAKS.
One Man KilIed-Peculiar Action
of Electric Fluid.

Special to the Globe.
BALDWIN, Wis, Aug. 21.-During
thunder storm early yesterday morning
the store building owned by Henry
Frantz, at Hersey, was struck by light
ming. 1t entered room over the store
occupied by NJ. Devine and wife, struck
the bed and passed under their heads,
between the springs and mattress,
leaving the occupants uninjured; then
passed down into the store and out
through the front windows, breaking
five large lights of glass. The siding is
torn from the building in several places.
During the same storm Pat Ricket. an
old gentleman living alone near Hersey,
was struck by lightning and killed.
Not appearing as usual this morning,
some of the neighbors entered the old
gentleman's house and found him dead,
the lightning leaving traces which
plainly told how he died.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-22
Murderer GibIin Resp;ted.

ALBANY, n. Y, Aug. 21.-William E.
Howe appeared before Gov. Hill this
morning and made an argument upon
his application for executive clemency
for Charles Giblin, James Nolan and
John Lewis, three of the five murderers
now confined in the tombs at New York
awaiting execution on Friday. At the
conclusion of the argument the COVER
nor said he would grant Giblin respite
for sixty days until Oct. %. The appli-
cations of both Nolan and Lewis were
denied.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-22
All Are Guaranteed.

Special to the Globe.
MENoMoNIE. Wis.,, Aug. 21.-The fol-
lowing statement has been made and
signed by the city mayor regarding the
wild reports of smallpox in this city:
Exaggerated reports concerning small
pox in this city are being published. In
all six cases have appeared, two OF
which are varioold. All are strictly
quarantined All except one are isolated
one mile out of the city. No new cases
have developed within the past twelve
days. 1t is confined to two families.
The state board of health have been
promptly and repeatedly notified.
Signed E. Marks, Mayor
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-22
Willard SCHEME APPROVED
Northern Pacific Directors Favor
q Blanket Mortgage.

Blanket Mortgage.
NEW YORK, Aug. 21.-At the special
meeting of the Northern Pacific direc-
tors held to-day, Wizards scheme for
placing consolidated mortgage Of
s160,0O0,OO0 was UNANIMOUSLY approved,
and a special meeting of preferred
stockholders will be held Oct. II to for
mally ratify the mortgage. Twenty
millions of the new bonds will be eX-
pended on terminals at Tacoma, Su-
periOr and elsewhere and on additional
equipment, and the balance of the bonds
will be substituted for the obligations
of the company and branch lines now
outstanding. No action was taken in
regard to dividend on the preferred
stock.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-22
Picked Up in Midlake.

Special to the Globe
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich, Aug. 21.
The steam barge Samuel Mather on
her way down from Ashland picked up
P. M. Benson, Mrs. P. NJ. Benson and
n. &. Rodman in life boat, off the
outer island of the Apostle group, and
brought them to this port this after
noon. Capt. Benson says his yacht,
the Celt, sprang leak while he was
endeavoring to make SikOwit harbOr,
Isle Royal, and but for the timely ap-
pearance of Capt. Neville, all lives
would have been lost. The Celt sank
in a few minutes.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-22
Kleiner Ought to Know.

Special 70 tne GIODe.
PIERRE, Dak.. Aug. 21.-Hon. John
J. Kleiner, who was in :the commit ttee
room when the rider attached to the
Indian appropriation bill was put on,
providing for the appointment of the
Sioux commission to treat with the In
dians in case the provisions of the Sioux
bill were not accepted, says the ques-
ton was discussed by the committee
then and it was decided that in case the
commission succeeded that the presi-
dent should open the land to settlement
at once by proclamation. Mr.. Kleiner
was interviewed to-day and says this is
the plain intent of the law.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-22

bers are Supreme Grand Master W. R.
Graham, of Cedar Rapids; Grand
Master Joseph A. Eckstein, of New
Ulm; Supreme Representative 81. G.
Sessions, of Columbia; Grand Finan-
cier II. M. Laing, of Window, Mlnn.;
Grand Overseer j. j. Houtz, of Blunt;
Past Grand Master G.. G. Huff, OF
Huron. The session will close to-
marrow niUht
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-22
BROWN WILL DIE GAME
Sheriff Jensen Reads the
Death Warrant to the Moor
head Murderer.
He Smiles and Says That It Is
a Well-Written Docu-
ment.
Hundreds Of Cattle Dying in
Dakota Of a Peculiar
Epidemic.
The Chippewa Commission
Ax,onoo1 All n,.-o;x;1~
The Chippewa Commission
Overcomes All Opposition
at Leech Lake.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
MOoRHEAD, Aug. 21.-Sheriff Jensen
yesterday received the death warrant
from Gov. Merriam issued in the case of
Thomas Brown, the condemned mur-
derer. The document was read to
Brown to-day by the sheriff. The pris-
oner listened to the reading without
any emotion. He smiled, and stated
document, the seal and ribbon being at
tractive. Brown was Immediately
placed in solitary confinement, and
death watch placed over him. He will
be hung Sept. 20, and says he will die
game.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-22
COST HIM HIS LIFE.
A CoIored Criminal Drowned
While Fleeing.

CONWAY, Ark, Aug. 21.-A singular
death occurred here to-day. Deputy
Sheriff Clybourn had several warrants
against one Abe Jones, colored, charged
with selling liquor without license.
When the sheriff went to serve the
warrant on Jones to-day, who was
working near the bank of the Fourch
river, Jones ran and jumped into the
river, swimming to stationary log in
the middle of the stream. The sheriff
tried to persuade him to surrender.
Jones made no reply, but taking off his
shoes, he plunged into the water again
and was carried down stream and
drowned.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-22
REDS ON A RAMPAGE.
Chelon Indians Raise a kumpus
on Ellensburg.

ELLENsBURG, ". T., Aug. 21.-Five
hundred Chelon Indians passed through
this city to-day on their way to the
Puyallup hop fields. While in the city
they secured whisky, and four began
firing promiscuously on the streets.
When two deputy sheriffs attempted to
arrest them, a running fight took place,
the deputies following them in the
country. One Indian was dangerously
wounded. but the deputies were uniD-
jured. The Indians have been very
peaceful and Industrious. The fault of
the affray lies with the men who sold
them the whisky. The band continued
on its way to the Cascade mountains.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-22
Fell Dead in a Convention.

ROME, Ga, Aug. 21.-While speaking
in session of the Grand Lodge. I. O.
o. F., here to-day Col. Adolph Brandt
fell dead of apoplexy. He was prom
inent lawyer of Atlanta, and was well
known throughout the state.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-22
Shot While Hunting Chickens.

SPECIAL TO the GIobe-
RED LAKE FALLS, Minn., Aug. 21.-
E. S. Lang and Judge Curran were
hunting chickens at Tilden, twelve
miles south of here. to-day, when Judge
Curran was accidently shot by Lrng.
No particulars can be obtained. but it is
said Curran's wounds are not danger
Gus. DIR. Nelson, of this city is attend
ing the patient. He was taken down on
a hand car that made the distance from
Tilden in one hour.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-22
Hanson County's Choice.
Special to the Globe.

ALEXANDRIA, Oak, Aug. 21.-The
Republican county convention to-day
elected the following delegates to the
state convention: l.. G. Taylor, w. S.
Logan. L. p. Chaman, George E. Foster,
G. r. Phillips and G. j. Miltimore. The
delegates go uninstructed. The follow
ing delegates to the judicial convention
were chosen: James Baynes, j. Il.
Graves, J. K. Hotchkiss, j. A. Brown,
G. III. Ball and liX Curran. They go
instructed for Frank B. Smith for cir
cult Judge.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-22
Over the Eastern Minnesota.

SPECIAL to the Globe.
RED WING. Aug. 2l.-The officials OF
the Duluth, Red Wing & Southern rail-
road have completed arrangements with
the officials of the Eastern Minnesota
railroad to use twenty-seven miles of
the line of their road leading into Du-
luth, and also the magnificent terminal
facilities of that road. The agent of
the Duluth road, who is now in Europe
in its financial interests, announces that
a party there is now ready to give the
money on the bonds of the completed
portion from Red Wing to Zumbrota,
and furnish the money on each section
as fast as built.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-22
Valuable Horses Killed.

Special to the GLOBE.
HASTINGS, Aug. 21.-Jacob Horn, of
Hampton, had three of his seven-eighths
Norman horses killed by lightning
during the storm of Monday night,
valued at $500.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-22
Big Blaze at jamestown.

JAMESTOWN, n. Y, Aug. 2l.-Fire
this evening damaged the building and
stock of the Parks & Hazard Shoe
manufactory, s5O, 900; insured for sS3, 600.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-22
INTO TIE BLACK HILLS.
The Milwaukee Road Will Build
an Extension.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
CHAMBERLAIN, Oak, Aug. 21.-A
number of Chicago. Milwaukee & st.
Paul railroad officials were here today
inspecting the lands that the company
will get by the provisions of the Sioux
bill. The visit can safely be regarded
in connection with the building of a.
bridge over the Missouri river here, and
the immediate extension of the line
west from this city to the Black Hills.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-22
b, & O. Finances.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 21.-The following
is the statement su omitted of earnings
and expenses of the Baltimore & Ohio
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-22
"CRARLIE" COLE DEAD.
Demise of a Well-Known Poll
tician of PIpestone.
Special TO the Giooe.

Special TO the Glooe.
ROCHESTER,, Aug. 21.-The news has
Just reached here of the death about
two weeks ago of Charles G. Cole at
Woodstock, Pipestone county, this state.
Mr.. Cole, familiarly known here as
"Charlie" Cole. was born in Michigan
and was about sixty-six years old at the
time of his death. He was an old and
at one time very prominent citizen of
this county, and once one of the best
known politicians in the state. He
came to Rochester in the summer of
1855 from GAINESVILLE, Wis.,; built the
old American house, the first hotel In
the city, in 1856 and continued to run it
until it burned in 1870. He was provost
marshal here during the war and was
appointed postmaster at this place by
President Grant in 1869, which position
be held for several years. He went
from here to Mazeppa, Wabasha county,
in 1871, and from there moved to Pipe
stone county, where he died. He mar
ried second wife in 1880, who, to-
gether with one son, who lives in Wis
conSin, survive him.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-22
STOCK RAIsERs DIsMAYED.
An Epidemic Among the Herds
in YanktOn County.

Special to the Globe
YANKToN, Dak., Aug. 21.-An epi-
demic among cattle is causing great loss
to the farmers of Yankton county. Five
hundred head of cattle have died. and
100 head of hogs succumbed after eat
ing the carcasses of the cattle. The
symptoms indicate poison. Veterina-
rians have been telegraphed for, as no
one here is able to cope with the dis
ease.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-22
Dakota Soldiers Organize.

Special TO the GIobe-
FARGO, S. D., Aug. 21.-The officers
of the First regiment, Dakota National
guards, met to-day and organized the
North Dakota National Guard associa-
tion. Rules for the government of the
association were adopted and the fol-
lowing officers elected: President, Col.
William Bentley, of Bismarck; vice
president, Capt. G. W. Yorkey, of
Grafton; secretary. Capt. w. Il.
E. j. Schwellenbach, of Jamestown.
The organization will be composed of
field and commissioned staff officers of
regiments and three from each COM
nanV
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-22
BOTH FACTIONS STAND PAT.
Reports of a Compromise Candi-
date DiscOuntenanced by Both.

Reports of a Compromise Candi-
date DiscOuntenanced by Both.
Special to the Globe.
FARGO, N. D., Aug. 21.-The conven-
tion reassembled at this evening. AS
the credentials committee was unable to
report an adjournment was taken until
tomorrow. The Allen men claim that
this is point in their favor, and that
before the hour for assembling to-mor-
row the aspect will be materially
changed. 1t is claimed that the Miller
men have pledged the congressman
to six different delegates, and this
don't seem TO be relished by at least
tour OF them. Allen men are using this
and other little clubs to create dissen-
sion in the Miller ranks. The asser-
ton was made tonight by one high up
in the Republican fold, that could an
adjournment be had until tomorrow,
he would guarantee the collapse of the
Miller combine and secure Aliens nom
iDation. Adjournment was carried, but
the Miller meu claim that nothing can
possibly affect their Il. organiza-
ton; that it is perfect and
would stand for weeks if necessary.
However, a rumor is gaining circula-
tion, that both Allen and Miller will
withdraw and''that E. s. Tyler, of
Fargo, will he the compromise candi-
date. This is discountenanced by
Miller enthusiasts. who fail to see why
he should withdraw, having 131 votes
with 20 more in contest and their men
in the majority on the credential COM
mittee. But for the sake of harmony
III the party the caucusing now in prog
reSs may thus decide.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-22
Pierre's New Hotel.

Special 10 the GI0De
PIERRE, Dak., Aug. 21.-Work will
be commenced tomorrow on excava-
tions for the new Hotel Locke in this
city.which is to cost when completed
$50. 900. 1t will be finished by winter,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-22
Grand Lodge A.O.U.W. Organized
Special to the Globe.

Special to The GIobe.
HURON, S. D.. Aug. 21.-Sixty dele
gates, representing the lodges of the
Ancient Order of United Workmen in
Dakota, held convention to-day and
organized grand lodge for North and
South Dakota. Among prominent mem
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-05-15
Trernpealeau,

Twenty miles north OF La Crosse, and
one hundred aud ten miles south of
st. Paul, ON 1.-THE Durlington,n Is the
quiet village of the above name, one
Of the most inviting spots on the
river for restful summer vacation.
The village (and county as well) de-
rives its name from ia montague
que trempe reau,'' 1.-THE mountain
set in the water,p a lofty cone-shaped
hill some two miles north which is
literally set In the water,n being sur
rounded on all sides by the Missis-
sippi. The ascent Of this peak,
though somewhat trying is amply re-
warded by the magnificent landscape
which opens to the Wow of one on the
summit. In the vicinity OF Trem-
pealeau are many interesting his
torical RELICS, such as the RENAME of
an early mission station, the ruins of
Perrot,s French fort, 200 years old and
numerous Indian mounds, from
which curious articles have been
taken. For full Information how to
reach this locality, write to- w. J. G.
Kenyon, Gen Pass. Agent, G. b. &
N. n. a., So. Paul, Mimi.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-05-15
G. A. r.

The members of Oyerton Post, Y,
Al. r., will attend the Methoais'
church in body ON Memorial sun
day, May Goth, and listen to gu APP
propriate sermon by the pastor, heV.
MIR. Ellery. There will also be sing
ing appropriate To tho occasion. Inc
Post will also observe Decosatioh
day. Committees e make arrange
nlents Mere appointed ut the meeting
held l,si Friday night.
We are pleased 70 be able to stare
that The prospects for The revival OF
the old time interest and enthusiasm
OF tile Post are lesidedly good. There
was large attendance at the last
meeting of the Post, and every one
present showed an Interest IN the
organization that has not been eX-
hibited before for a long time. This
is indeed encouraging, aud 1t Is earn
estly hoped that this same interest IN
the organization. will continue, for II
ever there was an organization in eX-
istence worthy of support, 1t Is the
Ct. A. R.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-05-15
Village Library.

A meeting oi the directors Of tile
village library WIS held on Weakness
Hay evening, May StI, 1880.
Minutes d lasl meeting read nttl
aiirraves'.
\ crniimGinaii,i, { orr tie village
recorder il lagirsi % appointments re-
s..istal a,si ariiered 10 hc recorded
Ii tie minutes.
l,ii.s FIR ~ lag. 4, insiraili &,
~ Sc, sl.s5 tar rcspsi Is, \, and y fer
.,l.nnirs 81 Shemnaii.a ii"nss;.
;ieu. NJ. t:sili an wis 4. cte.i r.. 81
.lsni anu =. D.r * IS SECRETARY.
Secretary ordered to have tecs -,ary
painting doile.
Voted to exchange volumes OF
Macaulays Miscellaneous Works for 4
volumes Of Macaulay's History, and
pay $2.G7 difference In the exchange.
Voted that thesboard give an enter
tainment some time in June, at the
Court house hall, for the purpose Of
raising funds to furnish new books
for the library.
The president and Messrs. Wheaton
and Darling were selected as com-
mittee to make arrangements for the
entertainment, to report at next meet-
ing.
The secretary was instructed to pro-
vide himself with suitable file for
keeping papers.
Board adjourned to meet Wednes-
day evening. May 10TH.
A DE KAY, Sac'y.