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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-16

E.E

NAPLES, June liking Humbert. &C
companied by Queen Margherita and the
Crown Prince, assisted at the Inauguration
to-day of the work of improving the sani-
tary condition Of the city. Under the plans
adopted the poorest districts, where the
cholera epidemic of 1887 made such raw
ages, Will be thoroughly renovated. Sew
enteen Thousand houses will be demolished,
new streets opened and the main street
from the central depot will intersect the
district which now contains the lowest
and most pestilential dwellings. IL will
take ten years to complete the work.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-16
WILL PLAY NO MORE.

William ID. Clark. Piano Player, Blows
His Brains Out.
SPOKANE FALLS, June l5.-William b.
Clarke, piano player, blew his brains out
at his lodging place over the postoffice this
forenoon. The deceased was formerly en-
ployed in one of the variety theatres in this
city. Two months ago he went to Mon
tana, where he was engaged in the same
manner. He returned here yesterday in
the hope of improving his health. which
has been bad tor the last few months He
was % years of age, and came here from
California, where he has a divorced wife
and two children. His widowed mother
and sister reside at North Temsecal, near
Oakland, Cal.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-16

SHEEPsHEAD BAY, n. Y, June Is
The track was in excellent condition until
after the first race, when rain fell.
Fiye-eighths Of a mile-POntiac won in
l.Ol 5. Reclare second, TOrmentor third.
five and n half furlongs-TOrso won in
109. Flaibush second, Onway third.
One and an eighth of a miIe-HanOyeF
won IN I;55, Joe Lee second, Ben Harri son
third.
One mile and a fOuTth-Tenny won in
2:lO, Long Island second, Zephins third.
One and three-sixtsenths of q mile
Longstreet won in 2.lS, Birch second, GREY
Dawn third.
One mile and hree-eights-InspectOr b.
won in z:US2 2 8, COrtez second, Eurus third.
One mile and an eighth-BailstOn won
IN 2;Ol 10, Tattler second. First Attempt
third.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-16

At Cleveland-Cleveland, 4; Chicago, s.
The batteries were for Cleveland, O'Brien
and thinner; for Chicago Hutchinson and
Darling.
At ianapolis-IndiAnapoli is; Pitts
burg, IL. The batteries were for Indian
apolis, Rusi, Burdick and Meyers: for Pitts
burg Staley and Miller.
AT BOstOn-BostOn, g.; Washington 4
The batteries were for Boston, Clarkson
and Bennett; for Washington, Haddock
and Mack
The game at New York was prevented
by rain.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-16

DENVER, June 15.-Mr. Stanley Wood.
an author and journalist prominently
known in New York and all western cit
les. who for the past seven years has been
general advertising agent for the Denver &
Rio Grande railway. resigned his position
with that road to-day to take exclusive
charge of THE Great Divide" a journal
the great success of whish renders il neces-
sary for him &c devote his whole time TO
its interests Ii is not known who will be
Mr. Woods Successor
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-16

ST. LOUIS, June l5,-Weather fine. at
tendance large, track good.
SIX furlongs, all ages-Cora A. Fisher
won, Kermesse second, May w. third.
Time l:S3.
-Four furlOnRs, for twO-yeaT-olds-Ind
Princess won, Anna second, Leo third.
Time 53l4.
Onefourth OF mile, for three-year-OIds-
Joe Courtney won. Havilah second, Sports
man third. Time 2.I6i5.
Six furlongs. all ages Redstone won.
Mamie Hunt second, Tudor third. Time
1:175{.
One mile, for three-year-Olds and up
wards-Spinette won. WinOna second, In
science third. Time l:465S.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-16
All Quiet In Hayti.

WASHINGTON, June 15.-The Haytien
legation here to-day received the following
cablegram from the secretary of war at
Port au Prince: 'sThe situation is good
cess are false. Perfect tranquility reigns
in the west and south. All our lines are
efficiently guarded"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-16
Wanted to Pay Freight Bills

MILES CITY, June I5.-tSpecial to the
Independent flames Mclaughlin, with
many aliases, who victimized lawyers,
priests and business men yesterday by bor-
rowing sums OF money 10 pay for mythical
freight, was tried to-day by q jury and
found guilty.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-16

ALBANY, June l5.-The handsome gran
ite and bronze memorial erected at the
grave of the late President Chester A.
Arthur in the cemetery here by some of his
personal admirers was unveiled to-day
without ceremony by the donors, who in
spected il
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-16

WASHINGTON, June I5.-The president
made the following appointments of con-
suls general to-day: Wakefield G. Frye, OF
Maine. at Halifax; Joseph A. Leonard, of
Minnesota, at Shanghai; Zachary T. ) wee
ny, of Indiana. at Coustantinople; Oliver
II. Dockery, of North Carolina, at Rio de
Janeiro. Oliver II. SimoDs. of Colorado, at
st. Petersburg; George w. Roosevelt, of
Pennsylvania, at Brussels; Levi w. Brown,
of Ohio, al Glasgow.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-16

NEW YORK, June 15.-Judge Andrews
heard arguments to-day upon the writ of
habess corpus in the cases of Maroney and
Mcdonald, charged with completely in the
Cronin murder. At the conclusion he re-
served his decision.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-16

WASHINGTON, June 15.-The president
and Secretaries Blaine and Window went
down the Potomac this morning in Post
master-Genersl Wsnamaker's yacht They
will lie at anchor st the mouth of the river
tomorrow and return Monday.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-16
Rnried Indara Roof.

CITY OF MkxIco, June 15.-The roof of
Merced market fell in yesterday burying
nearly forty persons. Eight dead and
fourteen wounded have already been taken
out
The black vomit has made its appearance
st Vera Cruz
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-16
The xauIt. stand the Test.

WASHINGTON, June l5.-The comp
trOller of the currency has received a tele-
gram from the cashier of the Puget Sound
National bank of Seattle, W. T., saying
the loss 70 the banks by the IRE was nom
iDal- All the vaults stood the test well.
The banks are now doing business In tem-
rnrarx ouarrars
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-16
ThIs strike MasaFaIIure

LONDON, June l5.-The sailors strike at
Leith is collapsing and the shipowners find
no difficulty In securing crews.
PARIS, June 15.-An increased number
Of cabs are plying the streets to-day. The
strike, however, continues
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-16

ST. PETERSBURG, June l5.-The Jour
nal de St Petersburg makes an emphatic
denial of the alarmist reports circulated by
foreign newspapers sttributing wariike in
tentions to Russia
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-16

At Baltimore - Baltimore, 4; Louis
I Vile, 2.
at COlumbus-Columbus, I6; Kansas
/ City, 3
The games at Philadelphia and Brook
| lyn were prevented By rain.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-06-16

Boston, June I5.-The condition of John
Gilbert 10 reported very critical tonight
He will not live until morning.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-11-08
CTesTell Murder.

q Sam Simpson, Danial Sprout and
Scott Snrout age -, Il and Is years
were arrested in WASHINGTON County
this week for the murder of Simp-
sons sister. Sadie Simpson, age 10
years. Before the Coroner. who
held n inquest over the body of the
deceased girl. they confessed that on
Saturday rs they were going 10 Their
work in a field the cir. followed them,
they ordered her 10 return 20 the
house. she did not obey, her brother
struck her with q cluh which knock,
Ell her down. then the other two
bows beat on her with a stick.
They also confessed heating anoth-
er girl, who barely escaped with her
life
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-11-08
NOTICE.

The mother OF William OvertUn. the
drowuded boy who was one OF the
crew of the Annie Cotton" capsized
on the 18th. of last month. desires
any information leading to the
recovery of her sons body. Parties
hearing or, seeing anything that
would likely lead TO lis recovery
would confer a great favor By com
municating at once to Alice Over
ton Edenton. y. G.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-11-08
SOLDIERS APPEAL.
WILMINGTON NC.
To THE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN
OF EDENToN, N. 6.

To THE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN
OF EDENToN, n. &.
[ humbly ask for little assistance
at your hands. When in the Con-
tederate service in 3rd, Battalion,
Company B. Edenton Bell Battery,
Captain VIM. Badham, Commander,
l was taken, wounded, a prisoner
in FEBRUARY 1865 and carried to
Point Lookout. Twas kept there till
June when [ returned home. Ever
since then I have been unable to
work for my living but, have made
out until November of last year.
was wounded in my left leg
while in the army, and, in Novem-
Der last, got my right leg broken
all to pieces which rendered me
unable to do anything for my sup
port. Therefore, | come to you in
this letter to ask aid at your hands.
JOHN W. LEONARD,
Of Co. B., 3rd North Carolina Battalion,
Capt. VIM. Badhan, Commander.
Anything left with us will be for
warded to Mr.. Leonard.-ED.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-11-08
8us1no Gz Locals.

Three Cents per line for all locals under
this head. Elsewhere five cents.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-11-08

Scales and Plants.
Good weather this week for the
E. City Fair.
Quite a crowd went from Edenton
to the E. City Far.
Board of Education meets first
Monday in December.
WANTED-About 25 pounds of
nice goose feathers. Apply to this
office.
Mr.. G. S. Vann is painting his
residence. A charming home he is
making it.
County Commissioners in session
Monday. Proceedings will appear
next week.
A full list Of premiums awarded
exhibitors at the fair will appear in
our next issue.
The Edenton Cornet Band went
to Z. City Fair this week. Right
DOVS, NC ucISuUOL1H.
Mrs. DR. Harold left Tuesday to
spend several days with the family
Of DR., r. II. Winborn.
The iron front to the new building
of Mr.. Theo Ralph, on Main street,
makes it quite imposing.
Edenton has not been so crowded
with visitors for many years as it
was during all the days Of last week.
Liberal excursion rates we're offer
ed by the n. S. Railroad this week
to parties attending the Z City
Fair.
No sickness in Edenton-not a
single case requiring medical atten-
ton. Can any town, of like size,
boast of as much?
An unknown log theft, from Ply
mouth, was caught. On "Black Cat
Alley" and carried back to answer
charges before Justice of the Peace
Nett proceeds of the Edenton
Agricultural and Fish Fair $1757,25
How is that for a beginning! Next
year, under present management,
that amount will be doubled.
Services at the Baptist church
Sunday morning and at night.
The subject of the morning discourse
will be 'Where the battle is taught"
At night, 'Absolum." A talk to
young men.
The most delicate constitution can
safely use DR.. J. II: McLean's Tar
Wine Lung Balm. It is sure remedy
for coughs, loss of voice, and all throat
and lung troubles, for sale by II. 4.
Bond.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-11-08
AN ORDER
FROM HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS-TIIE
PRINCE OF WALES.

GILSEY HOUSE.
NEW York, n. Y
Nov. eth, I880.)
Little Bob Mitchell"
Edenton, n. c.:
My DEAR S1R:-You will please
find enclosed a dra't on the Bank
of England, for $54 40 for which you
will please ship the foIlowiog goods
to me at your earliest convenience.
I of those all Wool Sack Su is 81.
I ofthose Union Cashmere Suit.
5000.
Of those Couf. Grey Cuta ava S
SIS.
: pair White Wool Blankets at 68
S. 81
pair Fluced Marena Under Shirts
$500
I Woman DERBY $a.25.
I pair of those Hand sewed Shoes
$2.5o.
pair Of those Fine seemless Shoes
$1.25
1 pair of those all Wool Jerseys 75c
! dozen of those 25c Silk Scarfs
assorted $1.25-
1 Of those HEAVY CH1NCHILLA Ulster
Over Goats $3.50.
Also dozen of those best Linen
Handkerchief at 15c, $3.50.
Yours very truly,
PRINCE OF WALES.
P. S., | must say that [ am sur
prised to see that you sell your
stock of Drygoods, Notions, Boots.
Shoes, Clothing and etc. SO much
cheaper than they are in New YORK
City, and l AM CONVINCED BEYOND
A DOUBT, that if all of your country
men who are in the Mercantile bust
ness COULD and WOULD do business
on the same CASH principles that
YOU do, AND SELL GOODS AS CHEAP.
America would need no protective
tariff, and might defy the world,
with all gifts pauper labor, both in
quality of goods and in prices.
In conclusion [ will say that think
the people in, Chowan, and surround
ing counties are exceedingly blessed
in having access to such a GREAT
BARGAIN STORE as your WORLD
Bee Hive.
Yours very truly,
PRINCE OF WALES.
C,.1oo111e foz, fI1o 71nnon
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-11-08

A white man from Hartford
county came to the Fair and on his
return, on Str. Ranger, being very
drunk, fell overheard and was
drowned despite the efforts of the
crew and passengers to save him.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-11-08


Maryland: The Republicans make
some gains but, the state is still
Democratic,
Nebraska: Large Democratic
gains.
New Jersey elects Albeit. Demo
crat, by 1000.
Iowa: Democrat elected Governor.
Legislature Republican by "a reduced
majority.
Ohio sends Foraker to the rear.
1t may be that this triumph VII
cause that gentleman to wash hi
Bloody Shirt and hereafter appear
in the clean linen OF Union restored
and peace proclaimed
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-11-08
UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED

BY THE CHOWAN COUNTY FARMERS AL
LANCE JULY 4, 1889.
RESOLVED, That we adopt the FISH
ERMAN AND FARMER as the organ of
Chowan County Alliance and of the Sub
Alliances composing it.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-11-08

A white man from Hartford
county came to the Fair and on his
return, on Str. Ranger. being. very
drunk, fell overheard and was
drowned despite the efforts of the
crew and passengers to save him.
Look out for thieves! Monday
night Mr.. Ralph, contractor, had
stolen from building which he has
in p-ocess of completion a keg of
nails, large keg Of paint and a LOT
lumber and other material.
The Choir of the Baptist church
of this place propose to give two
entertainments, in few days, for
the purpose of raising money for
church improvements A full pro
gramme will appear in the next issue
Of the paper. Get ready and attend.
Mr.. A. A. Perry, having missed
cotton from his gin several times, put
a watch over it last Monday night
and. between midnight and day, the
watch apprehended the thieves who
turned out to be some of Mr.. Perry's
trusted hands on the farm. They
were turned loose and are now
NON EST
Mr. Charles Jones, Of New York.
has located in Edenton He is q
first class timer and machinest
All work necessary on engines,
boilers &c, and all thinning and
roofing done on shortest notice. He
has had years Of experience and can
give best of references. Place of
business A. J, Bateman's store,
Main street. Give him a call.
Although the Economist was repre-
sented by our good friend, Mr.. Paul
Creepy, during our Fair yet, we con-
fdently expected the presence of his
distinguished father, Col. R. B. Creepy
and felt disappointed because of his
absence. We are satisfied something
beyond his CONTROL prevented his
coming. Bros. Lamb. Berry. and
John were generally welcomed.
Three cheers for Col. Mitchell and
John NJ. Jones of Edenton and Grant
B. Thompson of E. City, the acknowl-
edged weather prophets Of our section.
They struck it fine last week at the
Edenton Fair and this week at the E.
City Fair; and it is due to Mr.. Thomp
son, to state, that the time first appoin-
ted for the E, City Fair, when it was
a downspour, was not his SELECTION
Economist.
Our friends who attended the Eden
ton Fair last week refer to the exhibit
lions of historical and other relics in
Floral Hall as the most attractive fea-
ture of the Exposition. No town in
North Carolina con compare with
Edenton in it's venerable antique treas
ures. It's brow is wrapped round and
round with coronet Of historic glory,
Gale, Mosely, Johnston, Bembury,
Howe, Hews and others-Edenton-
tonians all. Let her living sons emu
late tnelr patrlOC!c Vlftues.-EconO-
mist.
The little gray horse "Captain Hip
belonging to DR.. Capehart was the
champion runner of the fair. His
rider, Master Walter Magee, evil
denced the greatest skill in horseman
ship and as he rode in ahead, in each
race, the ladies manifested their ad-
miration to such an extent as to make
it certain that both the boy and the
horse were standard favorites with them
all. They presented the gallant rider
with a charming wreath for his vic
torious little horse who seemed to wear
it with appreciation of its beauty and
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-11-08

For safe and certain remedy for
tevor and ague, use DR.. j. H. Nc
Leans Chills and Fever Cure; it is
warranted to cure for sale by H. A.
Bond.
No need TO take those big cathartic
pills; one of DR.. j. H. McLean's Liver
and Kiddey PiIlits is quite sufficient
and more agreeable sold by H. A.
Bond.
Faults of digestion cause disorders
of the liver, and the whole system
becomes deranged. DR., j. H. Mclean s
Sarsaparslla perfeets the process of
digestion and assimilation, and thus
makes pure blood sold by H. A. Bond.
Dizziness, nausea, drowsiness, dis
tress after eating, can be cured and
prevented by taking DIR. J. Fl. Nc
Leans Liver and Kidney Pillets Qittle
pills), sold by H. A. Bond.
Pimples. blotches, scaly skin, ugly
spots, sores and ulcers, assesses and
tumors, unhealthy discharges, such as
cattarah, eczema, ringworm, and other
forms of skin diseases, are symptoms
of blood impurity Take DR.. J. H.
McLean's Sarsaparilla sold by H. A.
Bond,
Sick headache, bilousuess. nausea,
costiviness, are promptly and agreeably
banished by DR.. j. II. McLean's Liver
and Kidney PilIets (little pills) for sale
by Fl. A. Bond.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-11-08
EDENTON ACADEMY !

Fall Session began
MONDAY, SEPT. 10th. 1880,
and will continue forty weeks.
Boys and girls prepared for College
or business.
L. A. WILLIAMS, PRINCIPAL.
MRS. HELEN WILLS. ASSISTANT
RATES OF TUITION:
Per Nonth of weeks: Per Year:
Primary Department, $3.50. $1,000.
Intermediate - SO 40. S24. 90.
Academic SO. 20. $50. 90.
Latin and Greek each S so. S 500.
French, S1.OO. $1,000.
Both the Principal and Assistant have
had the experience OF many years in
eaching.
Boys over twelve years of age, who
are provided with Cadet Muskets not to
cost exceeding five dollars each aid
Uniforms not to cost over ten dollars
each, will be drilled regularly in Mill
tary Tactics.
Board, at moderate prices, can be Sc
cured for those pupils who live at a dis
lance and [ will take pleasure in secur-
ing it for any who may wish to attend
the school.
For further particulars address
L. A. WILLIAMS, Principal,
Edenton, n. {.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-11-08
FOR SHuE.

4 desirable house and lot, IN a good
neighborhood, conveniently arranged
with plenty of outhouses and a good
well OF water. Terms moderate. Apply
to j. VI. JONES.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-11-08

Look out for thieves! Monday
night Mr.. Ralph, contractor, had
stolen from a building which he has
in p-ocess of completion a key of
nails, large keg Of paint and a lot
lumber and other material.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-11-08
POUND & SEINE MEETINGS

Made from our Shepard Gold Medal"
Twines. These twines, as the larger
fishermen of the country already know,
nave no superior, if any equal, as they
are manufactured by us directly from
the raw cotton of a high quality.
All orders carefully and promptly ex-
ecuted and we beg TO assure our old and
new friends, always at as low prices and
favorable terms, as from any other par
ty in America.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-11-08

The Choir of the Baptist church
of this place propose to give two
entertainments, in few days. for
the purpose of raising money for
church improvements A full pro
gramme will appear in the next issue
of the paper. Get ready and attend
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-11-08
CAPT. H. COVERT

Has opened Grocery on the corner Of
Main aud Carteret ST and is now ready
to take in exchange for goods all kinds
of Rags and Metal:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-17
FOE THE pAyrPA cruRE op EsMoSsrE.

Pfttsburg jan 16 (specisD.-Tbe Emmonsite tx
plosives Guns and Ammunition Company has con-
cIuded to build factory in this city The corporation
has capital stock of s5,ooo.ooo and was organized
In Illinois. A. .. Chase. manager for Booth and
Bsrret is president Of the and Messrs Booth
and Barrett are among the principal stockholders.
These gentlemen. while playing in the city lasa week.
met number OF Pttsbug capitalists, and arrange
nents made for erecting the building. which IS
% cost 10000.
The company was formed for acquiring and dealing
with all the inventions of Dr. S. II. Emmons In
nectlon with explosives. arms and ammunition
Emmonsite It is claimed is much more powerful than
dynamite. gun cotton, explosive gelatine. meenlte
and other high explosives sed in mining and engineer
ing. and for military and naval purposes. Tho CON-
pany has a small factory at HARRISON. N. Y. but
the one to be built In this city Will be much
extensive. The directors and executive officers arc
a. b. Chase. Edwin Booth. Lawrence Barrett. III.
Henry S. III. Emmons and H. EdRell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-17
creamer's Oiu IT would no. become law without bis

creamer's bI It would no. become law without his
protest
There was possibly the semblance Of an excuse
said Mr.. Grant, for the proposition to lay surface
road I'm Broadway provided proper compensation was
given TO the city, but It Is we'll known that was
strongly opposed In 1884 to the surface road. Ny
Views have undergone change. There is not th
slightest possible reason for dsfgurng and ruinins
Broadway, our only complete thoroughfare, with an
elevated road. All the money which all the elevated
railroads In NewYork could pay to the city would DC
no compensation for such an outrage. Besides, a
twotrack railway in Broadway would not afford any
peeptoe relief TO the ovortaxed arteries Of the city
a year or eighteen months after It's opening. such
ROAD In Broadway would undoubtedly prove largely
paying investment for the stockholders, but there Its
advantages would end Real rapid transit is a grave
necessity, ana hope to II accomplished within my
Term OF Office. The only feasible way IS to run the
ROAD eithef between the blocks through some other
street than Broadway and whether 1t should be above
or under ground, 1t must be constructed 70 adj
mt OF ooth last aud accommodation trains. There
for such a road.D
In reply to question: the Mayor said that he had
not been consulted about the bill, and that although
he was acquainted with two of the persons named as
commissioners, the first he knew Of the measure
rom the newspapers.