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piled Mr.. Siebe 81 was given to under
stand by the administrator that such an
order had been made"

piled Mr.. Siebe. Il was given to under
stand by the administrator that such an
order had been made"
BEAMER IS MYsTIFIED.
Mr.. Beamer insisted that there was
something very strange about this assess
ment. 1t was known that 81 ,135 200 was
paid over to the administrator; there
were 50, 235, 900 in railroad notes outstand
ing, and other notes amounting to little
less than S5,000,000. In the face of all
this, according to the assessment, the es-
tate was solvent to the tune of only S44S,
600.
at looks as if there had been some re-
markable work done," said Mr.. Beamer.
1T seems that the funds of the concern
have dwindled down to almost nothing
for assessment purposes. All this disap-
peared just before the assessment was
levied. There must have been very
lively transfer" In conclusion Mr..
Beanler asked Deputy Siebe directly if
he thought the Luning estate assessment
could be justified.
Mr.. Siebe said he thought it could-it
was fair assessment, taken from the
sworn statement of the administrator.
"Well," said Mr.. Beamer, ''let's take
another view of the matter. How do you
account for the fact that during Luning's S
Lifetime he was assessed for only sos, 900,
and now after he is dead he comes up
SnlllnS WIN Si9S,UU UU!"
WELL" said Mr.. Siebe, "Mr. Luning
was very queer man."
Mr.. Siebe said he did not know who
was responsible for the sending out of
persons to gather information about the
assessments Of the interior.
Deputy Miesegaes took the stand again
and went into the details of the workings
of the San Francisco Assessors Office,
There was quite general discussion on
the subject.
Then Assessor John d. Siebe was
sworn. He stated that the assessment of
San Francisco had been made as near
uniform and up to the full value as
he could possibly get it. OF course, he
was new official, and had no doubt that
with experience he would get along bet
ter. AS a matter of fact, he said, he in
tended next year to have his office COM
pletely revolutionized as well as the sys-
TENS now in vogue. Still he was not
apologizing for the present assessment.
He considered it a fair and just one, and
could not see where it could be improved
upon.
Mr.. Gaffey, who was formerly mem
Der Of the State Board of Equalization,
was the last witness examined. He gave
a lengthy resume of the progress of San
| Francisco since 1850 and argued that no
| city could show a better record of annual
| increased assessments.
The San Francisco delegation, in order
to close the case before adjournment,
submitted the documentary evidence
they had brought with them without
reading it.
The board then took the whole matter
under advisement and adjourned until
| to-day.
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DIED.

CORTES-In this city August 21th. Mrs
Martlna Cortes, native OF Zacateeas, Mex.
leo, aged Al years.
kS~ Funeral notice hereafter 3
HESIER-in San Francisco August cath
Michael, the beloved brother of John Pat,
TICK, William and Mary Hester a native ot
Ireland, aged 35 years.
Eb-frlends and aequaintances are reSpecI.
tully invited to attend the funeral TO -nor-
row row, morning at O'Clock from the Cathe-
arai, where high requiem mass will be
celebrated for the repose OF his soul.
HAMMOND-In Los Angeles, August 21st,
EuWln hammond, native of Massachu-
sets, aged SO years.
~" FRIENDS and acquaintances are respect
IuiIy invited To attend the funeral this af-
ternoon at O'Clock from Clarl's undertak-
ing parlors, 10Y and 1019 Fourth street.
ElLERS-ln San Francisco. August 25th. of
dlphtheria, II. Theodore, ONLY child OF The
odore G. and Mary I. Eilers. q native of
sacramento, aged 2 years, months and S
days. :
As>Interment In San Francisco.
R1EBSAM-In Latrobe, August 9th Charles
II. RiebSam, aged &c years, months and
19 days.
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Afternoon Session.

At the afternoon session Wendell
Easton, the well-knOwn real estate broker
Of san Francisco, was sworn He said
he was satisfied that Assessor Siebe's fig
uros were governed largely by the prices
at which real estate had been sold AZ the
auction sales of the Real Estate Exchange
In san Francisco. These prices were
even higher than they should be. There
was not exactly real estate boom in San
Francisco, but still false values prevailed.
lie was satisfied that the general assess
mont Of the metropolis was higher
10y good deal than the interior, and not
only that. but Il was assessed uD close to
l.s fall selling value. But TO come right
down to figures, he said, he had taken
data from the city tax list, and had calcu-
lated that the assessment was q fraction
over ii per cent. Of the full value.
AI. Beamer wanted to know if Mr.
-.aston had any evidence that the Assess
SoTs figures were governed by the real
estate sales other than the fact that inc
assessor had kept a close watch on the
sales
Mr. Easton said that Mr. Siebe's head
Deputy, Mr.. MiesegaeS was an expert i'm
the real estate business. had wide expori-
cnco IN the matter OF valuations and kept
himself posted on al sales. The other
deputies were also posted.
Mr.. Beamer said that he had fiorures on,
1900 sales of property in San Francisco,
These footed up sl5,G00,0 coo, and the as
sessmont on the same property footed up
only S7,00,OO0.
Mr. Easton thought these figures were
subject TO revision.
QUITE THE REVERSE.
Il understood you to say, Mr.. Faston. -
continued Mr.. Beamer. that properly
in san francisco south OF the park had
quadrupled in value in the last three
years?"
Yes, | said that" replied the real
estate man.
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SCHOOL OF DESIGN.
1t VIII Reopen for the Next Term on
October Ist.

1t VIII Reopen for the Next Term on
October 1st.
w. T. Jackson, who is spending his
vacation in the mountains, came to the
city yesterday to meet the directory of
the Museum Association to arrange for
the reoponing Of the School of Design on
the. lst of October.
1t was arranged that Mr.. Jackson is to
have two assistants the next term. Some
slight changes were made in the rate
schedule, corresponding to the standing
structi0n given.
Hereafter works of the pupils that are
worthy Of sale are to be placed on exhibi-
ton on a business street and monthly
given a window display also
Mr.. Jackson returns to the mountains
Tomorrow
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Could Not Find HIM

Yesterday morning word was left at
Sheriff Stanley's office to the effect that
man was lying sick under tree at the
north end of the American River bridge.
Deputy Fay and City Physician Nichols
went out there, but could not find the
man.
Parties are OH the lookout for him.
however, as it is thought he may be an
escaped lunatic or hospital patient.
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THoUaHT THEY WERE Fam.

MIR. Beamer read off list of the assess
ments levied on firms in San Francisco
which were rated in the neighborhood of
q million. The highest assessment among
these only reached $4,000. In answer to
all of these the deputies said they consid-
cred the valuations fair and just
Mr.. Beamer in going over the roll no.
ticed that III cases Of arbitrary assess
ments the valuations were not unusually
large. He inquired what the rule was in
these cases in San Francisco.
Deputy Maloney explained that in these
cases the assessments were raised a little
just as a punishment"
do You know what the law is on that
subject?" asked Mr. Beamer.
I'm general way" replied the deputy.
The Assessor may, il he chooses, raise
the assessment to ten times its value"
He mGy" remarked Mr.. Beamer
"Why the law says he must make it ten
times the yaIue.'
Mr.. Maloney did not think the law read
that way, but when it was produced it
was found that Mr.. Beamer was right.
There was quite discussion next over
the assessment of the Luning estate
Mr. Maloney said he understood that a
great deal of the property belonging to
the estate had been converted into United
States bonds, and were therefore not as
sessable. The notes had been assigned
Deputy Fred t.. Siebe explained fur
| ther about the Luning assessment. The
administrator of the estate, he said, had
made a statement to the Assessor under
oath of what was left of the estate TO be
assessed.
Mr.. Uebbron wanted to know if the
notes when assigned were indorsed, but
Mr.. Siebe could not answer the question.
''How could the administrator of an es-
tate assign notes belonging TO the estate? ~
asked Mr.. Morehouse.
II suppose on an order of court" ra-
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No Contest.

1t was rumored about town last even
ing that a prize-fght between two
'cullud gen'lmen" was billed to take
place IN one of the stables at Agricultural
Park. A number Of sports and would be
referees, time-keepers and the like went
out to the park and waited about there for
several hours, without seeing anything of
the fighters. The affair was either post
poned or else was hoax.
The record-union., 1891-08-26

Il FEEL that I cannot praise Hoods
Sarsaparilla half enough" says a grateful
mother whose little son was almost blind
from scrofula, and was cured by ''the Pc
culiar medicine.n ~
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Residence at Auction To-Dov

At 1880 o'clock to-day D. J. Simmons
q Co. will sell at auction the residence of
the late John Mcneil, at Eighth and G
streets. The lot is S0xS0 feet in size.
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Words Of prnisn

SACRAMENTo, April %, 1890.
Mr.. JOHN +. CooPER-Dear Sir: The Mathu-
Shek upright piano purchased of you some
time since only cOnvinces me that my iudg-
ment of its merits were correct. believe the
solid iron frame Mathushek upright the best
for California climate, and / heartily recon-
mend the MathuShek to any one wishing n
strictly hrst-class piano. 7. II. BERkEY. :
HAMMERS music store, No. $40 ] street
Sole agency for Chickering & Sons pianos
Clough y Warren 0rgans: also cheanar makes !
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Nj 4 RRTEn

ER-SULLIvAN-I thts ritv Aro,,s+
goth, by Justice w. A. uenrv. Georoe NJ
Weller to Florence Sullivan, both of Sacra-
mento.
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PLEASANT THOUGHTS!

DLEASANT THOUGHTS MAY RE RE
4 called in many different ways some
Imes 1t is well-remcmhered tune or song
that causes rush of recClleCtionS to our
ness cares and worries from us At another
time the delicate perfume OF a much-loved
Hover, Just family caught. takes us back to
quickly-saddening, perhaps for they may
take US back to the teachings Of dear
mother, Who now may be peacefully sleeping
In distant churchyard. DO you not recol-
lect how she warned us to take care of
the life God gave us? A hard-drawn breath
or little pain causes us to ask if we have
needed the words of that loved one. What
would that dear mother say ii she knew wo
were III and did nothing 10 effect q cureG Are
you following her teachings?
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-31
ANDY BoYLE's GALA MIGHT.

His Friends and Constituents Dance Mcr-
riIy at Pohlman's.
Pohlman's Hall was at its best and
prettiest last night. 1t was the occasion
of the fourth animal invitation ball of the
association bearing the name of the popu-
lar AssembIyman from the Eighth dis
trict. Andrew J. Boyle.
Artistic u elaborate decorations by
Schwenck OF Hoboken h~armouized with
the elegant toilette5 everywhere notice.
able in the throng of merrymakers, and
excellent music ~ Prof. Holden's full
orchestra inspired the numerous dancers.
Officials. well known Democrats, promi-
hen citizens and fair ladies from every
part Of the citv were present to honor the
Assemblyman and to participate in the
well arranged festivities. The grand en-
tree, conducted by Assemblytnan Boyle
and Miss Martha Cannon, was partici-
pated in by $50 couples. An excellent
supper, served by Mrs. Pohimsn, was u
notable feature of the successful event,
and all the details of the ball were thor
oughly enjoyed by all present.
The company included the officers aud
members of the association and their
ladies. Police Commissioner John p.
Feeny was there, and so was ex-Sheriff
Davis. Judge John A. McGrath. Police
Inspector G. p. Smith, Police Captains
Kelly and McNulty, Surrogate james Fl.
O'Neil and his deputy. James I. Lillis.
Justice George L. Mas, Freeholders
William f. Kern, President Charles Il.
Lillis, Clerk John p. Noonan, ex-Free-
holder McDonough, Edward McDermott.
S. r. MeehaD, Edward Groeschel, James
Tully, and many scores OF well known
residents of the Hudson City section.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-31
MISS wERrnEIM's BIRTHDAY.

A birthday party was given by Miss
Carrie wertheim at her home on Newark
avenue last evening. Vocal aud instru-
mental music by Messrs. G.. II. Divers.
Benjamin Wertheim. G. H. Bunnell. Miss
Ida Silberstein and the Symphonic
Quartette contributed to the even ing's
Entertainment. After supper the guests
enjoyed a dance. Miss Wertheim was
the recipient of many handsome and
costly gifts. Among those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Duffy, Mr.. and Mrs. ID.
Cole, MIR. and Mrs. q. II. Bunnell, Mr..
and Mrs. A. Cohen, Mr.. and Mrs. g.. II.
Deyers, Mr.. A. Walberx, Miss Z. Howard,
Mr.. II. Friedman, Miss N. Harmon, Mr..
II. Day, Miss NJ. Carney, Mr.. Il. Hopkins,
Miss L. Harrett, Mr.. Z. Riordan, Miss
McNallv, Mr.. Shannon, Miss McHnil, Mr..
w. Farrell, Miss +. Riordan, Mr.. L.
Wertheim, Miss Ida Silberstein, Mr.. +. s.
Aucnmuty, Miss Jadon, Mr.. N. Howard,
Miss n. Muller. Mr.. j.. Brickman, Miss
X Muller. Mr.. r.. Nevens, Miss n. Rior-
dan, Mr.. B. Wertheim, Miss Ida Harriet.
Mr.. Drachman, Miss L. Winner. Mr..
Goldsmith. Miss Mcdonald, Mr.. J. Wiele,
Miss +. Harriet. Mr.. J. Falkner and sis
ter, MI. j. Reeves and Miss Emma
Sllberstein. and MI. f. L. Howard.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-31
PALMAS ENTERTAIN.
They Provide an Excellent Programme
of Magic and Music for Their Friends.

They Provide an Excellent Programme
of Magic and Music for Their Friends.
The hall and parlors Of the Palma
Club were thronged last evening with
the members and their friends. who
applauded to the echo the excellent pro-
gramme prepared for their entertainment
by the Entertainment Committee. The
fun began when Mr.. E.. Ransom, the
clever young magician from the City OF
Churches, was introduced. He had a
new trick, in which he was tied up in
red tape by Herb Potts, as only a lawyer
can tie a man up, and placed In u dark
cabinet with a tambourine on his knees.
AS soon as he was alone the ~tambourine
began to sound and in a few minutes it
came flying through the opening in the
cabinet. Then Mr.. Ransom asked for a
silk hat. and after much persuasion VIII
Midlege was induced to part with his
new tile, and he was much relieved when
Mr.. Ransom, after doing some tricks
with IL, returned it TO him.
Miss Ollie Torbett, a young yiolinist of
promise. played several selections, and
Miss Nina Drummond picked the banjo
In a manner which set the boys wild. The
accomplished %elocutionist. Mrs. Henry
Firth Wood, recited several of her mimi
table selections, and Mr.. Rowland III.
Maryland charmed the ladies with his de-
Ightful flute solos. Mrs. Jennie Hall
Wade sang several ballads In her usual
charming manner, and Mr.. William Josh
DAILY was as great as ever with his dialect
stories The entertainment was under
the management of MI. Walter Wade,
and Mr.. Frank V. Downey Was the accom-
DaQisf
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-31
PROGRESSIVE EDUCATORS.
Superintendent Poland Says More Sue
cess VIII be Attained by
Modern Methods.


Superintendent Of Public Schools
Poland has an interesting article in the
April number of the Educational Reutelc
on the subject of State Councils OF Edu-
cation" He contends that the councils
Of education recently organized in three
or four states have proved very success
full, and have done much in attaining the
objects for which they were organized.
The New Jersey Council of Education,
he says, has been particularly successful
In securing school legislation in harmony
with its recommendations.
Discussion, he continues, to be valu-
able, must eliminate in action. Recon-
mendations should be converted into bills
and these should be pushed by shrewd.
skillfui and energetic committees, BEN
on securing the legislation desired.
Other associations get a hearing before a
Legislative Committee, and il It's griev-
ances are real, or Its demands just, usually
secure the desired relief. Teachers
should do the same thing for
matters of moment to themselves and
their work. Many other sound recon-
mendations upon the same subject are
ably discussed.
The Educational ReUietU is a new
monthly, the April issue being its fourth
number, aud appeals to the support of all
teachers. To the teachers of Jersey City
especially will a careful perusal of Mr..
Poland's article prove of interest.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-31
AMATEURS IN THE FoRGER.'
Excellent Performance by the Fisl
nr.mutfc Snnfatv

Excellent Performance by the Fisk
Dramatic Society.
The Fisk Dramatic Society scored an
other success last night. Since its insti-
tuition four years ago. this organization
of clever young amateur thespaus has
had a notable career. 1t began with light
farces, and steadily advanced until it can
now present in a capital manner the more
difficult society plays and comedy-dramas.
The latest effort was 9TH Forger"
which will be more readily recognized by
its other title Jim the Penman." Ii was
produced at Bergen Hall and the house
was crowded. There was unfortunately
who imagined that they were the per-
formers. Their silly and stupid exhibit
ton received no encouragement ana they
subsidized. The drama abounas in strong
situations and the talented players
grasped the opportunity and made them
realistic.
The only conspicuous weak effort was
that of Mr.. Hollerly, who was cast for
the inferior role of James the butler. HIS
weakness made the excellence of the
others more prominent by the contrast.
As TO the others, as amateurs, it would be
invidious TO pa~rticuIarize, but the acting
of Messrs Vile, Higgins, Dingwall, Graz
ham IND Birch. and the ladies' in the cast
was of an undoubtedly high order and
equal to that of professionals.
A reception followed the performance,
and the talent earned the congratulations
thew received. The cast was as foflows.-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-31
Rr,eht pro.pects for wheelmen.

The Hudson County Wheelmen's As
ISOLATION has purchased the four story
brick building Nos. 100 and Ill Belmont
avenue, which Is to be utilized as "A club
room. An extension forty feet square
and three stories high Is being added to
the building at a cost of 5000. The new
club house will be ready for occupancy
on or about May 1, when a house warm
ing is to be held. All ~nelghboring clubs
are to be invited TO attend the opening.
A lantern parade is also being considered
for that evening. This Is something
entirely new in wheelmen's circles.
Last Sunday about twenty of the Hud-
sou County WheelnIen took a u around
what is known as the circuit course which
takes in Carlstadt, Orange n Newark.
The announcement that about a hun
dred miles of macadamized pavement is
to be laid on Staten Island has aroused
great hopes in the hearts of the Hudson
boys. The prospects OF Jersey City
wheelmen are very bright.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-31
L. the wife to blame?

Mrs. John Campbell this morning
caused the arrest of her husband on a
charge of abandonment. The woman
complained to Poormaster Hewitt. who
caused a warrant TO be issued for Camp
bell arrest in Justice Martinez's Court.
Campbell is a Woodworking, sober
mar and it is alleged that his wife is a
confirmed drunkard and spent her hus-
bands earnings for drink. It is thought
mir. Hewitt was not aware of this condi-
ton Of affairs. The woman in her COM
plant alleges that ne abandoned her and
her children. An investigation into the
case shows that she hasn't any children.
Campbell is held, but his friends have
decided to get Poormaster Hewitt to
thoroughly Investigate the case before
prosecuting him, as il is alleged that he
cannot live with her OIL account of her
drunken habits.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-31

Corporation Notice.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON THE nth
day Of Sosemesr, issa appneattSa vas male
by William Doesein and Others for the improve
I'LL AVENUE,
between Old Berger Read and Avenue 2. In the
ioIn o n i M sr. fa = tfs ~ mi . xSls,h ,bs-sof
graded to the established BY excavating or nlling
To have now Ninch curb set on either side
To have the present euro reset and new 20 inch
curb set where necs' sary.
., 20 have ssy,b ne q g I asSsb on on s s,insr 81 s,d sod 9sysd with
To have new blue stone tagging four feet wide
10 have the present tagging reIaid and new
70 provide Tor the Iow Of the surface water and %
complete tne inlpr ,veEaent in a good ami substan-
'.Nolics IS also given that on the 18th day Of
Mns he i posrd q Street and Wafer ~eommissioni
ers their pre- liminary sketch showing what pro
amount of benefit 20 saea lot or parcel Of ianI.
also the probable amount of ASSESSING at per foot
same mP Il NV open { ; paSiic in specsion IN the once
OF the Clsfk OF tue Board OF street and Water
And notice i also given that M following
streets or avenues or particular sections thereof
are included IN said assessment. namely;
PEAKsALL AVENGE,
from Old Bsrsen bO9d g Asspae &
on the south side from fearsaii avenue about 81
feet east AMI 81 ZEE oc sss'; AVENUE.
on the north sI1e from pearsan avenue aoout256s
OCEAN AVENUE.
on the south side from Pearsall avenue about III
feet east and z.s feet vest;
GARFIELD AVENUE.
on the north side from Pearseii avenue about 8
feet east and q. B feet west
GARFIELD AVENUE.
on the soath side from PearSau Avenue about d II
feet eat and Is n feet west.
ANA that ths 18th day OF April, 1871. at 70 O'Clock
q. m and this meeting room OF the Board OF Street
and water Commits sioners, are hsre0. liked as tbs
time aud place when and whers the Board OF
street ana alter commL sio ners will meet 70 hesr
parties lutersstst Ia eafi application and all
reno sffeuces against the said Inn pro senleat that
MAJ be prcseure1 IN wrItlng.
BY order or the Board or Street aad Water Com
GEO. T. souTos.
Dated lsrsey citx. March Ata. lal
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-31

dent. The play. which Is by
D'Ennery is full of interest. Is well set
and ably played by a good company.
The audience was very Enthusiastic
Salvini before the curtain. Miss Belle
Archer, who played the part Of Martha ma.
is a handsome woman and in this respect
fits the part admirably. but she speaks
her lines very badly, without the least
expression aud in a voice totally infiexi-
bic. The King OF Spain, Charles IL.
was well played by Luclus Henderson,
and the character of his Prime Minister,
Don Jose, was forcibly PLAYED by u
Delamater. Taken altogether the play
was excellently presented and well worth
seeing. There will be two changes dur
ing the week, when "a Child OF Naples"
and the Three Guardsmen" will be pre-
sented with Saivini in the leading roles.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-31
Engineers and Firemen Dance.

The third annual ball of the Eccentric
Engineers and Firemen's Benevolent As
ISOLATION was held in Cooper Hall last
night. The hall was filed with merry
dancers. The decorations and the music
were all that could be desired.
John j. Clark was floor manager.
assisted by Frederick Hines. The floor
committee were Thomas Morgan, James
Rogers. p McNulty, A. Watours, Is Coe,
Alex Fitzgerald and r.. Fisher. James
Kelley was Chairman of the reception
committee. lis colleagues were G. Fri
Blackhaul S. Miller, j. Shaughnessy, q.
Hoffman, T. Fitzpatrick. r. Dooling, NJ.
Cynes and j. Roberts. Edward A. Price
was chairman Of the committe Of arrange
meuts.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-03-31

ONE more result of Speaker Bergen's
indecent haste to close the Legisla-
tive session is noted today in our
news columns. 1t appears ex-
tremely probable that as the
amendments to the Ballot Reform
law we're passed, the law has been
made inappiicable to the coming Jer-
sey City Charter election. or to any
municipal election in places Of over
A. 900 inhabitants. This absurd error
might have been averted by a little
elaboration in the conduct of bust
paee