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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-05-07
CastOria.

'Castoria is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me Of its
good effect upon their children"
DIR. G. G. OsaooD,
lowell Mass
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-05-07
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago Grain and Provisions.
CLOSING PRICES.
WHEAT-May, $l.0l14; July, $l.033s.
CORN-July, 6O1sc.
PORK-July $l2.G5; September, $1,000.
LARD-July. $6.s219; September. $40.
RIBS-July, S6o71a; September. $3.50
6S71a.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-05-07

For Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis,
Dyspepsia, Catarrh, Hay Gever, Headache,
Debilloy, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, and all
Chronic and Oervous Disorders.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-05-07

"Castoria is the best remedy for children OF
which am acquainted. 1 hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the real
interest of their children, and use Castoria in
stead of the various quack nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down their Threats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
DIR. ]. f. KNcHELoK,
Conway, Ark.
The Centaur Company, n ]
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-05-07

James McRoberts, aged IS, and Miss
Mary J. McRoberts, aged rs, brother
and sister, who lived together on their
farm near the village of Kingston, Wis,
died within a few hours of each
other. They were Scotch-Irish peo-
pie and have no relatives in this coun-
try, it is understood. A good farm, inn
plements, stock, some grain and consid-
cradle ready money are left.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-05-07
Chicago Live Stock,

CATTLE-Steady.
HOGS-Wesk k; sc lower. Heavy, $4S50
500; mixed and medium, S4.SO05.O5: light,
81 6jGt4 81.
SHEEP-Active; 19115e higher.
Receipts: Cattle 1900. hogs %, 600.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-05-07

Minneapolis Grain.
WHEAT No, l hard, May, 81 .O6; on track,
$l.061a; No. l Northern, May, $l631a; June.
$l.04; July, $l.0i34; on track, Sl.O31a; No.
2 Northern, May. Sl.Ot; on track, $1.O1.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-05-07
Castoria.

"Castoria Is SO we'll adapted to children hat
recommend It as superior to any prescriptiot.
known to me-" L. e.s. e.. ss-.
a. A. ARCHER, N. D.,
iii So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. X.
"Our physicians in the childrens depart
ment have spoken highly Of their expert
ence In their outside practice with Castoria,
and although we only have among ou-
medical supplies what is known as regular
products, yet we are free to confess that the
merits Of Castoria has won US to look With
favor upon it." ..# ...Is
UNITED HOSPITAL AND DIsPsNsARS.
Boston, Mas,
ALLEN G. SMITH, Pres, .l.'..
urray Street, New York City.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-05-07
THE WEEKS EVENTS.

News of Importance Given Brief Mem
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-12
JfOaT. RRgVITIgs

Attention is directed to the advertisement
oi Nes5rs. Thompson & ELL. electrical Con-
trao!ors, WHO are prepared to make esi!.
na-es fer work 10 their line Of business.
TIE three ladies' who we're ssphyziated az
& hot e in Conmhe, S O.. Tuesday mo:D-
Log, ware the Dan sisters. tie soug apc sfir;
dsnca artis;s wao we're eeen In this city On
iha 2lss ulf. yi.h tbe Tive Cd Cron!es
Company.
Tho Ju,i3r order OF Rechsbits last night paid
fratsrnal visit to the Senior lent Of that order,
An Interesting programme of exsfclsee, under tho
head OF good OF the Order was rendered., consist
ing of singing resoiogs and recita.ioIs. On Mon
day I hit tho R4thahites of this city will visit
iair being hold by that order in Washington.
Ca has BEEN issued for "a conference of
thoughtful colored men, to DO held at Roberts
Chaoe tonight 10 consider the subec Of the bill
clntly irtroddc d in The Legislature requiring
rsiiosds to furnish eeparste cars fer the white
ind celored races and TO Try to avert this calam-
;ty"
a snake two feet long which hid crawled on
fcnce 10 sun itself wss Killed IN the farm of Mr..
T. w. Blunt, in Fairfax county, boioW this city on
Thursday.
The ,icture o; III, Eandolph- ;ircon College at
Front Roy.l, which has been shout completed, is
on exhibition ia the window of Mr.. a. a. War
fields Office on King street.
The Circuit Court for the city, which had been
ia session fl two days h.arlnS argument IL lhs
shipmsn-Fletcher cise adjourned yesterday
evening.
a al sht fire occurred in the post Office lat hight
bat only foS mail bass were damaged
The new olec5,ic light a. tho Stone b,idse will
b, lighted for tho frss lime tonight.
Ihe December term of tho Corporation Court
will begin Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-12
Ovening and Closing of the Halls.

Northern mails close at 7:3O and $50 9. N
srd 12:45 and SAG p. m. and 8:45 p. N. Open
!! 500 q. IA, 1900 NJ, and $50 p. N.
Southern mails, via Charlottesville Virginia,
close st % and HOO a. m. and S:45 p. M.
Open at 500 and LAT p. On. and $50 p. N.
Manassas Division mails close ct $50 9. n.
and 4:30 p. m. Open at 11:40 a. m
Southern mails, via Richmond w., closes at
1890 q. M, 4.45 and 800 p. N. Open at $40
s. m and 1900 p. m.
Alexandria snd Round Fill, Va, nails close at
$50 :. m. and 4:10 p. m. open at 900 q. IA and
$50 p. n.
Closed mails to Falls Church, vionna, Fairfax
CD, Herndon, Leesburg, Purcellville and Bound
Ill., We, close at 4:10 p. m. and open at 900 ar,
Western mails close at 1890 g. H. 1915 and
900 ?. 70. Opoa at $50 and 1000 q. IA, and
300 p. n.
Washington, D. C., mails close at 7:3O and so
a. ~, md 1915, 4:4O and 6:2O p. m. Open
e. -. rG 1000 e. m, 1900 "a, and 300 and
$50 =. u.
Office Houra-opon at 500 q. m. Close st $50
.. n. Opon at $50 p. M. Close at p. m.
Sunday Hours-Open OF 900 a. N. Clos al
$50 a. n.
CAzsIEgs' Observation-Disclosures made on g..
"Trip yontos-6:3o and 1000 q. m, 1890
500 and 5:45 p. m. On Strip route-6:30 ard
1850 .. rn. and $40 p. In.
Daiiyeries made at 500 q. M. Is u. and 900
Q, ~.
s1a:Sy-Csrrisrs window oman at geo ard
oil -. ~ 30 v
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-12

TIE HOLIDAY eEAsoN = Christmas Il hu,
thirteen days IL the ia ua, auG It seems
that In5:e than the usual p.epara!icrs fer
,he eai5ymaut Of tbs occasion horea5oui3
have been and nfo Bling made. S-cr:s
have bsen rss.ocked ard show wiad9wa
metamorphosed, and Ktng street during
the prevailing foe weather is rendered liGe.
Is ua;: late hour hy throngs who interest
Themselves Ia gazing st tho ianumeEab!e
novelties On exaibiion. AL c'assel OF
tradeqman re heiag yashad 9Th osdese,
and durlog The next tHo weeks bu5iaesI is
expected to be lively. Most oitne p'on'-
!nent Geslere have caied attention to their
stocks and facilities through tho advertising
cormrs, snG they ere, nasura!iy. first
sought, chile oouctey G8aieys. Rs might ne
expected, proceed f3zt5with 10 she meT-
chants whose Advertisements they ha7a
read. The time ramstuing is aaort and
those who inte1G making use .: advertising
facilities hsd better heetir themselves ifthey
deslre to keep pace With the tiGes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-12
Now Try This.

1t will cost you nothing and will surely d, you
good, if you have Cough, Cod, or any trouble
with Throat, Chest or Lungs. DR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs aud Colds is
guaranteed to give relief or money will be paid
back Sufferers from La Grippe found it just the
thing and under its use had speedy and perfect
recovery. Try sample bottle at our expense and
learn for yourself just how good thing it is.
Trsl bottles free at E. 8. Leadbeater and Bros
Drug Store. Large size SOC. and $1.OO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-12

HAVE not used all of ono bottle yet. I suffer-
cd from cstarrh for twelve years, experiencing
the nsuseating dropping in the throat peculisrfo
that disease, and the nos, bled ain ost daily.
tried various remedies without benefit until last
a; ri, when L saw Ely's Cream Balm advertised
in tho Bastcn Budget I procured bottle, and
since the first days use have had no mors blood
ing-the soreness is entirely gone.-D. q. David
son, with the Boston Budget. formerly with The
Eoaton .LOurnQl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-12
BOYS AND GIRLS

BOYS AND GIRLS
DUB NOVEL HOLIDAY DISPLAY
In the large 10th-st. windows was gotten
upat considerable expens, for your espe-
cial benefit.
1t represents tyi ic,l Excursion Be-
tort" There ia dancing pavilion, a
Merry-2 and what IS entirely
now t, most of you, an Observation
Wheel" from which, as it revolves, the
Doll Felix's are having fine view Of the
river.
Como aud soc il. Then come inside,
take tho elevator to fou tn floor. An
other treat awaits you there in the way
Of Dolls, Toys, Games, Rooks, and every
sort of holiday things you have ever seen
and many new ones asst out this season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-12

New BUILD1NG5.-Toe C.ty Ardi:or To-
day isaued building permits - Or Z. L.
Klirstein for the erection Of 1:sT7o :fsme
dwelling houses, six OF whica a'e t" re fTo
stories and five to be three orts hirn. my
Patrick street, between DIXIE snd Wolf,
and to George w. jones. CONTRACTOR. FIR
Louis Guiding. ofWashingtou, for the srso-
too OF eleven frame dwelling honsee. two
atorles high, on Columbus street., Setween
Wythe and Madison.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-12
Sickness Among Children,

E ,psclally infants, is prevalent more or less
OF sill ttmee, but is largely avoided by giving
proper pourishment and wholesome food.
The most successful and reliable Of all is the
Gail Borden Eagle" Brand Condensed
MILK. Your grocer and druggist keep 1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-12

THE OPERA HoUsE.-The Baltimore SIN
Bays OF "Ths World" the spectsculsr pay to bo
given hero Monday night The mecasnicsl ef-
fects are remarkable sni amply justified the deem.
est interest Of the sudience. The llsy has been
elsooIsted BY the addition ofnew scenery, cos.
tunes, &c, and is Low ranked a. the mcat G II ut.
I've OF all American dramss. Mr.. j. z Litl.. &c
tho hero, is supported by an excellent an. eff.
clent company. Interest in tha play iucr. ass
with the enactment Of eRcA scene
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-12

MAJog1TIEs. msjorities 10 the rev.
ersl counties comprising this district at fbs
election hold last Wednesday for Congress
raar 20 far 81 learned are as follows: F9r
Mecedlth-AlexsodIis city eGd county 6O5.
Fairfax 6S3 sraf1,,d ZSS. Prince Wi'lism
S35 Fauauier 936. Loudcua $40. Lnniea 10,
o angs $50 and Culpeper 45 Nj. Brooke
carried Kiug George, only ona c1cnt7 IN
thu district BIZ o. witty. Merec.sh's rs-
;,,i., js 4 Tc4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-12
a Fashionable Drink.

MgNIER CHOCOLATE is fashionable
drink. Did you ever try it? Send postal
card for sample and directions. MEN1EB,
New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-12

COUNTY CoURT.-Judge D. II. Chichester
presiding. -Commoawealth va. Columbus
Fee, on, indicted for gambling; jury and verdict
OF Ios guilty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-12
l.B.C. AltGraiVePuIiaStlB BLOOD

Storebrakef's Eminent Is the universal
remedy with my trade, and l heartily en-
doise it 90 the best remedy on the market
10. ACHES and palcs. WIN. a. REID.
Greencastie, Pc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-12

All things come to these who walt. Bat
1t ia not good to wait too long On a tai cold
Care it now with Stcnebraker's Cough S5r
up. Price rs cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-12
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
Woodward { LothrOp,
10th, 18th, and F Streets, NV.
SANTA CHA Us.

We commenced months ago to
get ready for the reception of Santa
Claus as an equal partner into our
firm for the month of December.
His Majesty is satisfied that our
stock is great enough to answer
even his unlimited demands.
The array of articles from every
land and Of every description and
price that is stored here for your
fancy and selection is one Of the
marvels Of modern times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-12

CIayon Portraits for the Holidays.
Ali orders received this week will bs
e aishe1 for Christmas.
D. e. NARAMoRB, Photographer,
det61W 321 King strett.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-12
A.B. C.AltMatIVePu TifGStlG Bl0gQ

With your other resolutions resolve 10
use S;onebraKers Llniment In your family.
Ycu will never regret it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-12

PgEsoEAL.-The Cnipspeg Exponent seye:
"Mlss Tashfos6. 9; A'ezant;ris, Is beauiiIci
vocalist aud oocomp ahsi musician, s9og at
the Me hodist church SpGdsy evening"
a correspondent Il re Richmond Dis.
patch s.ys: 'Mte. Caii;3p, tAe accomplished
wife Of iho ra " S-aaior iroE, Texas. ia no:
only naive Ct Viceiaia, sui -vos educated
In that state st tts Vraicis Feua'e Iosti-
tute. 8 aualon 2ho wsJ Mss Mer5 ".
Grinnsn, OF Cuipepcr, deuglter OF M7. W
w. Griunsn, VINO several 9easa alter the
war removed iyom Csicepse &c TEXAS.
Mrs ] J Bullock, aho has bs1n seriously
Ill in Washington, ;s Improving.
Con9ressmna-e,ect Z. e Meredith ia SUI
ferirg from qnite s severe attack oi SIR.
Mr.. Chs. B2uIbsi1, delssst 10 the Leg
is'ature from this city, vas hsTa today on
business.
Mr.. S. R 6hrn, Who baa besn q9ite sick
for the psst tTo waaiss, is much bettoy to-
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-12

RAILROAD 70 GEoRGsTowN. Baisi-
more and O1io RaiToad Go. haa bought tbs
interest Of ths Georgatown Railroad, Dock,
Few, or end Barge Company, in George
town. Ths pnrohsea gives The B & o. On
ant,auce iDto GecTse,o'Tn L? means CT tie
Georgetown Riiiroed. ?ais roed Ia about
ons mia lopg sod runs into the business sec
lion Of Gscreescwa. I, ~tii 6e used bg tho
2 so IN c0oGeci Ion Ti.a lie Mstropol:;a5'
Southern. nov being cosss5cc sd by the &.
4 O to efsct s aoutaera connection. s'he
Metropolitan so1thrrn comnenoes &c hia:
den Station, CT ;hs Mei.opo!tan Branch OF
the B. & o, Ia Montgomery cannty, Md.,
and INNS 10 the P5jcmso river. sboas eight
miles. The Potonec wi. re h:iaged ut or
near Great Falls, ED 40 e9ieas;oa sill be
rontnued ia Vig!nis tc uai;s With tho Viz
gJnin Midland at FA,:f1x S5afion. b the
nurohese Of tho Georgetown R4iirosd end
the the bniidrg d a a1oE. III f5cm point n5ar
tho kcrsducs thaya 90 Gonnecs With tho
Gsorgetoaa road an en.:aooe iuto George
tawn VIII oa tfoctId and ;hs 3 & 0 ba ca
ebied 70 o3n:rol the business cf that pace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-12
WHAT I WANT FOB
CHRISTMAS.n

Books. Fire Engine. Hook-snd- Ladder,
Trsin Of Cars, History OF U. g., Big Hand
kerchiefs Lead Soldiers, Fire Patrol, Game
Of Base Ball.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-12

For this section fair, stationary temperature.
winds shifting 10 ror hcsster.y to-day, slightly
warmer probably fAit daring the greater portion
Of sunday, but rain will IE0b-b.y occur by SUI
nix
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-12

iNQUssT-YsstetGsy Mattis Burke, G
young co'o'ed wouar, LETT her nina-noaihs-
ola chi,d at home white che went to her
place CT ;srvice, sud waen shs returaed at
night tbs child waa deee. Co,oner Puryls
determined to hold 50 i1ques.. aud the gon,-
an was arrested ou the caerge If s.ranoliDe
the infant. ct the exaMinalioo. yhicb vss
made at the under,Nker'a c5ltb!ishmons n
Mr.. Dsmsioe, 1t Tas shown that ire oh,jl
died natural death, SUD tbs Ma5cr ssoncs
le!essad is mother.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-12

CHURCH SERVICES, &c, To-MoRRow' 90
Christ Curch.-Servlces II ?. n snG oo
70. by Rev. D. Snter
snd 4 D. m. BY Rev. D. Nortco.
Grace Omch.-Sorviceo ct a. n st IL
n. and sc $50 10 D. Rev. e. I. Sharp.
81. Mary's Cturch.-Mass at AID II 3. %.
Vespers 4 p N. by Rev. Father McCaTty.
Second Presbyterian Cturch.-Preaching st
II q. IN. srd ct 7:30 p. n. hy Rev. q. (,
Baptist Gmca.-P:eaohing at II a. N.
and at 7:3O p. n. by Rev. ]. Il. Butter.
Trinity Meth. Epis. Cturch.-Ffeachins
at II q. IN. ard ct 7:30 T. m. By Rsv. ". H.
NJ Meth. Epis. Canrol .soatA.-Pfsachiq n
at II a. N. end Ct 1870 ?. "a. t. kag. = L.
Meth. Prot. G.mcA.-Pgssca.ag Mt II q.
"a and 7:3O p. u. By Kav. " Z. PolsS!.
German Lutheran Clurch.-Sefy ics- a. AZ, -
a. 10 10 German, and 7:S0 p "a IL E2Sish
Iseting ct the Midland Railroad reading
toons e. 4 p. n. Service OF prayer erd
p.eise with snort aGd5eas.
Meeting st aluashouso ri $50 p. n, and
jail Mt 2. n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-12
LOCAL MATTERS.

SATURDAY By9NlNG, DECEMBER -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-12

FAIRFAx SUPER yIsoRs. At tie last
meeting of the B3ara OF Supervisors Of Fsir-
fax county tbs levy TO- 1892 wss feed SO
follows: County levy, % cons on the 500
valuation OF real estate, personal property,
railroad, telegraph sad telephone l!nes ia
the county. County gobooi fsx 10 o2ns5 on
the 800 OF such valuation. District sohoo
tax, 10 cents in each djal:ic5 R)sd tax, 10
cents In Centregille, L sc aad III. Vepoa,
and 90 cants in Falls Church, Providence
and Dranesvilc. 80 cens5 F1E csch u-as
and so cents for each ccg.
The bid Of 81 eos pu. ia hy p. Tnlstt
for bulldog az iron btid2o over cameron
Rua was accepted. Taa COMMITTEE vas su-
thor!zsd to contTaos wich Mr.. Tlueti aud
with the citiz sns' con- misteo fer building the
approach 10 said bridge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-12
l WANT FOB
CHRISTMAS

Toll, Doll Chair, Doll Table Doll Jew
elry, Ring, Books, Doll Comb aed Rrush.
Christmas Tree.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-12

The GEO LEARY-Ths steamer GO.
L.sssv. nov fitting out, will feieve oae Of
che Norfolk ana Washington Steamboat
Oompans's steamers about The 20 h instant.
to give the latter rest end au opportunity
to tlush up. When he steamer tst re-
lieved goes ca deity aesiu, the place CT the
other will b TAKEN ty tbs Leary fer tue
Same pu;pcso Tne Leary Will bs geastlY
improved by The Sine she ea9a OF dntg,
one of the features beioS slco;Tic i;sh;5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-12-12

PoLIoB RseoEC.-Lsss night va cold
aud cloudy Til sb9u. l o'clock when 1t be-
came clear. Thers were three pr3soGsrs
and gs dodgers at tho station hau0e,
Mayor Strauss t6is n9ynsas disposed OF
the following casea
Jas. Branch, c5icrsd, fanatic, vas oora-
mitted &c jail to await az examination
W. L. Buchsnsn, charged with bslns
drunk and d!sordetly (; Nellie Burko. ca!or-
cd, charged with inieuticide, nod TWO white
boys, charged with diso7dcriy conduit, we're
dismisssd
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-30
THE LAYMEE's BUREAU.
Founded by Methodists to Promote Evan.
gelistic and Church Work.

Founded by Methodists to Promote Evan
gelistic and Church Work.
A new society was organized by Metho-
dist Protestants yesterday, at a meeting
held in Allegheny, for the promotion of
evangelistic and church extension work
within the bounds of the Pittsburg confer
ence. As the movement is backed by some
Of the most successful business men and
brightest ministers in the church its success
is assured. Speeches were made endorsing
the work, and suggesting plans of operation.
The Laymen's Bureau for Evangelistic
work is the title of the Association.
II. j. Heinz, Allegheny, was made Presi-
dent; Rev. G. G. Shepherd, of Sharpsburg,
Vice President;Re G. f. Swift, of Belle
vue, Secretary, and MI. W. K. Gillespie,
of Pittsburg, Treasurer. A committee to
draft bylaws and outline plans and
methods of work was chosen, consisting of
Rev. G. c. Shepherd, Rev. D. S. Stephens,
ID. D., editor of the Methodist Recorder: Rev.
W. 5. Hanks, of Knoxville; Rev. George
Shatfer, Pittsburg; Rev. C. f. Swift, Belle
vue, and laymen Henry Meyers, of Beaver
Falls, DR.. H. H.G Fink, of Springdale, and
Robert Marshall, of Pittsburg. All the
city and suburban churches were repre-
sented. The organization will be extended
10 embrace all the churches of the confer
ence, and will shortly be Incorporated.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-30
SKIRMISHING FOR A FARM.

Chief Elliott Says Some Owners Offer Land
SO Per Cent Cheaper Than in the
Sealed Proposals, When Seen Person
alIy-Prospects of Cheap Site
The question of a new Poor Farm will
shortly be again brought to public attention
by Chief Elliot. who will report to Councils
his selection from about dozen farms he
has examined. He still has two or three on
his list for examination, and when this is
done, unless more are offered in the mean
time, he will make a report to Councils
The prospect of the city getting good
farm at a very reasonable price is, from Mr..
Elliot's statements, very promising.
''I have put in considerable time, since
Councils authorized me to proceed" said
he, 'and 1 have examined quite q number
of farms, q dozen or so anyway. Some of
the finest farms in Allegheny county,
located on the Monongahela, Ohio and
Allegheny rivers, have been offered at
reasonable prices By reasonable mean
at much lower figures than was asked for
the best farms offered when the city adver-
tised for a farm to buy. You see it
makes a great difference when the
city is purchaser and men are
asked to send in sealed proposals. 1t is
natural that a man should put high price
on his land then, if he thinks he has any
prospect Of making sale. But when you
go after them on the quiet, as 1 have been
doing, it is just as natural that they get
down and talk reasonable. OF all the farms
have examined lately, and some of them
are very fine land, not one of them has been
put at higher figure than S400 an acre, and
some a good deal less. Why, I have been
offered farms at nearly 80 per cent less than
the same were offered in response to the
Controllers advertisements. One farm
offered and which is suitable in most re-
spects for our purpose, has upon
1t two frst-clsss stone quarries, both
already opened up for working. From these
we could get sufficient stone for the founda-
tioDs of the new institutions, and it may be,
could use the same material for large por-
tion of the structures themselves Another
property 'offered at reasonable price is
underlaid with a fine vein of coal, also
opened, and has a very fair supply of natural
gas, enough, probably, to supply the insti-
tuition with light and fuel while it lasts
Each of these farms has river frontage and
good railroad facilities, and either of them
is so situated that in case a poor unfortu-
to the institution it would be easy to accom-
plish it. That is feature 1 will not lose
sight of in making nv selection. The Alex
ander farm which, it has been stated, was
the one selected, is one of those offered, but
it will only stand the same chance as the
others"
Mr. Elliott further stated that he had not
secured cash options on any of the property.