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The morning call., 1892-06-27
CITY REAL ESTATE.

THE ROME BUILDING COMPANY ~ MONT
gomery St., is prepared TO furnish plans, speeih-
catloRs ana estimates Tor any class Of building,
anywhere Tor cash or on the installment plan; call
al the once and inspect planS the Home Builder
arms d series OF articles IN
teresung 10 intending builders with elevations and
hoor plans; sample copies Tree. Je26 It
QS00 CASH, BAL SMALL, MONTHLY IN
tDOUu sIalments nicely anished 5 and 8 room
bay-winduW cottages On Noe St. bet 25th aud 26tb
block i. OF Castro. full price $500 aud $500;
also one and one room 2Story homes on castro
ST. oe~ 10Th and Z6th, price only $4,000 aud $1,000
on gu very easy terms by +. NILSSON. Builder, 1870
<oth ST., near Castro. ie2G II
GS0 10 s3O0-LoTs FOR CHICKEN AND
GOO milk ranches. flower and vegetable gardens
oI An sizes IN an parts OF the outskirts OF the city:
so per mouth; no trouble 10 show property: par
o me no nave s9ge tracts Of land IN the outskirts
reasonable, can always find a cash buyer by calling
10 ;. DOtAS, II Montgomery st. my29 I'm
GOS0 LOT 25xlOO AT STATION IN BERK-
G-OO. eey; $40 cash; 50 monthly.
Sizo~Lot 4Qxl5o, on railroad, with creek; 80
SS0-L0t 25xl0O: high and dry.
$50 monthiy-COttage rooms; bay-windOw.
CnAs. a. BAlLEY, owner. 20 Montgomery ST I2lu
GO50 25xIl5:9: W. LINE DIAMOND ST.
SDOOU. near 22d; lot on grade; street work ali
done; must be sold; bargain. JOHN II. GRADY
22s1a Montgomery st, ie28 &c
I OTIS SOUTH OF PARK CHEAP FOR CASH
u Apply 1927 Marketst je25 2ts
ZINE CORNER LOT-lOOxlpO FEET SQUARE;
Il Ct sc 10 electric road IN Colma; VIII sell II this
week very cheap. Call at once SIS Jones stje26 If
21 S00 LOT 25Ill4: HOUSE 5 ROOMS. 1879
0D1OOO. 25th st. near Dolores. je24 IT,
no YOU WANT PROPERTY. CITY OR COUN-
- try, IN tie Frettest valley OF tie stats. Apply
10 hRpa Land Co., AEpa Cal Tor list OF proper
TO EXCHANGE FOR UNINCUMBERED CITY
i or across the bay reaty-One fourth interest In
PARK OF $50 tons bringing 90 ri income: value
$500. Address Bark. box IS, Cali once iel7 l5tS
4 NEW ATTRACTIVE COTTAGES; 5 ROOMS:
1 bath; between electrician lines now Ia course
OF construction: lot 25xl 90. Hampshire ST. bet
18th and 20th ia2Z rs
0l0 STEINER. NEAR MCALLISTER-ELE
y " CANT house and locality easy terms; exam
Inc It, KEY on premises. l. ANDERSON builder. - D
HOUSE 8 ROOMS. BATH AND LOT FOR SALE.
II 1905 18th ST., near Douglass. Je25 St%
GeSn0 BARGAIN 2 STORY DOUBLE
gDOOOO. house FOR hotel or tenants; electric
ears paSs2 lots 81 2xl l4;rent $50 l2S 29th22 Inns
ClHEAPEST AND BEST IN AMERICA THE
Aeight-page w EEkLY CALL, sent TO any address
10 the United States or Canada one year for 81
postage free
The morning call., 1892-06-27

ALAMEDA ROOMS AND HOUSES.
1eI 9 RE-. AVE, Mr.. EYERErf-SUHSY FUR
1OJO niShed rooms: private family: ref e1.3
BERKELEK REAL ESTATE.
GTOP PAYING RENT; $500: NEW BAY
~ window cottage OF 5 rooms aud bath: brick
foundation aud high basement: patent closet: hot
ana cold water; folding doors: wooden mantel;
large room and large half ali fenced and complete:
easy terms; $3.50 cash; balance S25 per month: 3
blocks from station. o. A. RUDOLPH, Real Estate
once Golden cate, opposite station. je26 SC
G,T0P PAYING RENT
- S2000-New bay window cottage OF rooms and
bath. patent WateF-closeI: hot and cold water:
brick foundations; high basement; close to station;
easy terms only 500 cash: balance $50 a month.
o. A RUDOLPH Real Estate once, Golden Gate
opposite station. je28 81
GOTS SMALL HOUSE AND LOT AT NORTH
Ut ~. Berkeley; well located, with good view
and surroundings and well OF best water: within 3
blocks OF streetcars. C. w. WOODWARD * co,
BOZ broadway. Oakland. feI3 II
The morning call., 1892-06-27
Nothing but the Truth.

She--My dear, you told me You were stay
ing up with sick man last night, and now
/ find you were playing poker.
He-But my dear. | did stay up with q
sick man.
She-WhO was sick ?
Hell Was.--SOundings
The morning call., 1892-06-27
BERKELEY PROPERTY WANTED.

IA ANTED-TO PURCHASE IN BERKELEY A
W house OF or rooms and bath ia good To-
cation which can be paid for I'm instaments not ex
eeediHg S25 per month. Address lnstallments box
80. Call Branch once je23 II
NJ ANTED - IN BERKELEY COMFORTABLE
w house of or rooms good lot, for which
owner viii accept country property in part pay
ment; agents Address b. r., box a7, this
once. myl7 II
The morning call., 1892-06-27

q I DOWN AND 81 WEEK FOR LOTS $3.50
u L each, at u rose station, where the finest de
pot Ia Oakland is 10 be Juiit and local trains to
be extended 10 II; nothing equal IN price terms
ever offered in Oakland. ii. X. PINNEY. owner
SO7 BrOsdwayi Office oren evenings. je26 2t
/ OR EXCHANGE-S55 1 ACRES: GROUND
all in assorted fruits; with neat cottage. Darn,
chick en-Aouses, windmill and tank; situated about
miles from Oakland san Leagdro electric
road; 60 exchange for income property in Oakland
OF same value; this Is bargain; viii give you
good trade aud we have 500 others just good;
send for catalogue. GREEN. CULLOM q CO..
California Exchange Bureau, 4Sl Ninth ST.. Oak
land. ie26 y
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Concentrated wisd ON.

"Who is it that possesses all know
ledger" asked the Sunday school teacher.
MY brother James," replied a diminu-
tive pupil; hes just home from college,
Brooklyn Life.
The morning call., 1892-06-27


BARGAINS N vr>r yo,,ys
S2200-slJO cash, $50 per moath; beautiful new
cottage; near Grand-st. station (modern improve
mentsJ.
s225O-Sl5O cash. $50 per mouth; new cottage:
Eagle ave. fnodern impr0Yementsl.
$24OO-$26O cash, $25 per month; Broom cottage
new. near station (all modern improvements).
S2f5O-S15o cash, 80 per month; magnificent
new cottage. 36xll7, just huisheds school and
station; al natural finish.
2 cottages Of 4 rooms each. IN good location; for
immediate sale Oh account OF departure OF owner;
Houses built to order and finished in 80 days
prompt plans and estimates furni frees houses
to rent; open Sundays and evenings D,,,,v,
The largest contracting firm in Alameda County
Ohces; Aiameda-Bay-st Station and High-st.
Palace Hotel ie26 If
4 LAMEDA-S35OO NET; HANDsOMEsT COR
= ner in the town: Sc corner santa CT "a ave.
pleted; cheap at $500: must be sold. p C. MOL
10y l3e Montgomery ST, san Francisco. je26 II
ONLY ONE-5Oxl5O. on WEST SIDE BENTON
" St., near Central ave very choice part OF town:
genuine bargain: call at once. 4. +. BAIRD, Nor
ton station. Alameda; take narrOw-gauge je26 It
HANDSOME NEW COTTAGE 6 ROOMS AND
IL bath; lot 40xlS0: splendid chance for home
on easy terms price $4,000; 5000 cash and $50 per
Nice 4-roon cottage and bath; lot 9s1lls; s2Ioo:
$3.50 cash ana $25 per month JOHN T. HALL,
2iO5 Eneinal ave le26 II
Gl50O GOOD LOT AND 5-RooM HOUSE;
CIV S2lOJ-SOTo0t lot, broom house;
iOts FDbula ana DAM All NrSl-GaSS
locations; Alameda, Oakland ard San Francisco
property: TO exchange for outside lands; furnished
and unfurnished house; rooms for rent. with or
without board. MRS. 1. H. CHANDLER, 1929 Park
St, Masonic building, Alameda. je22 u
IF YOU WANT A BIG BARGAIN COME AND
see hand ONE new 5-room house and bath; near
station; only $500; easy terms This is a snap
). 5. HANLEY q CO, 1881 Park ST., Alameda j19 If
GDR0 CASH; BALANCE $50 PER MONTH;
tDZOO lot 81 Ak Z5 70; 2stOry house or rooms
and bath; located on one OF the be-t avenues;
Yenient TO school and station; price $500 No 173
S25OO-LOt 33:4xlO0: new cottage Of rooms
and bath good location; fine View; 500 cash bal
ance $50 per month. NO. 209.
S2650-Lot 25xl5O; cottage OF rooms and bath
good neighborhoOd; street work done; $500 cash;
balance $25 per month No PAL.
S3O00-Lot 54xI55: cottage OF 4 rooms, bath;
sunny side OF leading avenue; convenient 10 sta
ton: $500: balance $50 per month. No. 227.
S3265-Lot 57xlbS; cottage OF rooms and bath;
y. side OF avenue; fine lacaton; street work DONE
500 cash, balance SO per month. No. 22S.
Ss2O0-Lot 81 6xl5e; cottage OF rooms and
bath; large attic: excellent neiChborhood: near
Chestaul-st station; 500 cash. balance $50 per
month. No 206.
Choice lots At bargain IN all parts OF Alameda;
houses 10 Lee and money to loan II. r. MOREAL d
CO, l432 Park St.. Alameda; 400 Montgomery ST.,
san Francisco les Il
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FURNITURE STORED.

TFAsTERN PLAN - LOWEST RATES: GOOD
Il care. Sterling Furniture Co.. 1883 Market 81,
opp. j. J. o'BRIEN'S. 1e1a0
The morning call., 1892-06-27

~ OYERNMESr LANDS
- FOR HOME OR INVESTMENT!
II CALIFORNIA
Finest leve farming lands.
B1Ch black sell ready TO pOw.
Large. inc valley railroad through L.
Water bitches building.
Mid climate free fuel, cheap lumber
WorS AT good wages there now
Land can be taken without residence.
Send &C stamp for fui Information 20 F. W.
LAKE, Flood building, san Francisco. CaLap1t u
CALIFORNIA EXCHANGE BUREAU. 4Sl
4 Ninth 50 Oakland. exchange all Kinds OF prop
erty; send fcr catalogue. GREEN, CULLOM q
co mv22 Il
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oAKLAND Real EsTATE.

Coon AND UPWARD - CHEAPEST BEST
u GOO and most convenient lots offered for sale
on the San Beandro road. near Frultyae; $40 cash,
50 per month. CLOuGH BAKER, 1oO2 Broad
way, Oakland.
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eoAKpINe 80 EooMs.

1OVAN NESS AVE-SUNNY FURNISHED
y suites and single rooms board optional. jelS Il
OO1 POWELL fAIENTONE)-RooMS EN SUITE.
~ single: first class; board; references je2 I'm
MEXICAN EXCHANGE HOTEL. SANSOME
~ st-fositlvely the best value in the city for
permanent day bOarders: good rooms: elegant
table: rates 50 to $40 per per day 81 up.25tf
HI ONTGOMERY'S TEMPERANCE HOTEL. BIT
IVA and 229 Second st-Sangle meals Csc; hoardand
Toom per day, 76c 70 81 by the week VI 10 IS; rss
coach TO and from the ho6ei ap21Ef
The morning call., 1892-06-27

PATIENT guess Pm about well, aln'tI2
Doctor-Almost
Patient-WhaIs my bill?
Doctor-Y ou're not quite strong enough
Tor that yet.-DetroIt Free Press.
The morning call., 1892-06-27

$3.50 each and upward: 100 lots on San Leandro
road, the greatest highway in and out OF Oakland;
viii rival san Pablo avenue In Importance; no such
bargains ever offered in Oakland; right IN the
march OF immediate improvements; electric road
10 Oakland, fare five 90 cents come at once before
prices advance; sure to make money; lots 4OXl20;
terms so cash and 50 per month. CLOUGH g.
BAKER, 1902 Broadway, Oakland
The morning call., 1892-06-27
STORES TO LET.


CTORE: 80 EAST ST., OPPOSITE THE OAK.
- land ferry; suitable for frst-cass restaurant.
grocery or saloon. Inquire UMbSEN, IA Mont
gOmerY ST ie27 2fe
The morning call., 1892-06-27

He and She.
lie called her his dear little cloud.
Ana when she asked him why
liz said because she carried airs
And held herself so high.
You couldn't be a cloud, she said.
With angry little twist,
" Because. matter " here your were,
You never would be inist."-CIoak Review.
He Might Go Around the Block.
First Rounder-W Why don't you rise ear
Tier, old man2
Second Rounder-Well. principally be-
cause l am afraid | would meet myself
going TO bed.-NeM York 1rihune
The morning call., 1892-06-27

pLUE LAKES HOTEL, LAKE COUNTY-UN-
ID der new management aHd extensively impr0yed;
the Switzerland OF America; 1900 feet above sea;
excellent hunting, fishing, boating and bathing;
scenery grand and romantic; excellent French
cooking; excursions to all points of interest In
county, rail to UEiah thence stage direct to hotel:
terms reasonable. MODRY a HEiNEMAN, props,
bertha Postofice, Lake County. Cal ap2S 3m
" LILA LAS TOMAS; HEALTH AND PLEASURE
resort beautifully situated in the Santa Cruz
Mountains ga miles from Santa Cruz: send for
circular AID z1LLMER q SON, Santa Cruz mlS Ct
NrAPA SODA SPRINGS. LOCATED ON NOUN
IN tain side. miles northeast OF Napa 1000 feet
above the Napa Valley; hot aud cold Napa soda
water baths; accommodations first class: "burros'
for children TO ride; telephone and postofnoe:
terms $l5 per week ANDREW JACKSON. pro
prletor. MY I'm
DESERTS. SPRINGS AND HOTELS or THE
III Pacific Coast. with rates, location, ETC., puD
lished In the Hotel Guide. $50 pages For safe DY
newsdealers. or send zoe In stamps to w. NJ PAT
TERSON. publisher $40 Post ST.. 5. Y. mrl u
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-06-18

The executive authority he's been assumed by
the federal council till congress can be convened
to elect successor. This will probably take
place Immediately.
New YORK, June IA Heyalds Curacao
cable says: AT Caracas, Venezuela, after
Palacio's resignation, his ministers chose
as his Temporary successor Vice-President
Ni'legos, bu: ha declined. One OF those
present suggested Minister of War Sarah He
accepted, but on condition that Palecio should
do as he said; that Palacio should go into hiding
in secret place, to be known only to the MEM
bers of his cabinet. who promised not to be-
t!ay him to his enemies. This was ac-
eordingiy done. The result is not satisfactory
to the revolutiolists, who declare that the pres
ent congress is flied with men who were not
elected, and new president will be chosen by
representatives legally chosen 70 the national
legislature. Craspe and his army are meanwhile
continuing the march on the capital
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-06-18
Rustler Trouble of National Importance.

OMAHA, June IA Bee sTeclel from Casper,
Wyoming, says: Persons favoring martial law
in Wyoming thought some action would be
taken last Monday BY the president but today
letter received from an Eastern member of the
Democratic national convention, ASK for all
unbiased statement 10 be sent him at Chicago.
and expresses a belief that it would be good
tim cr for the plank OF the national Democratic
p atio-n, to oH.et the negro outrage
plank Of the Republican party. The
letter also states that the matter YVES
be! re the cabinet before the Mime
apoiis conventioa, and more bad feel
ins stirred up over its consideration
than anything ever bs!ore. Blaine, the writer
says, exp,a nsi himself as unwilling to con-
slider it az all, holding II was purely IA state
affair, and the action OF tae war department un-
warranted Others are inclined - uphold the
war department The writer coucludes tne let
Ter by s.ying ghis had more TO Go 9Th Blaines
withdrawal from the eabine. than ANYTHING
else, aad ne states this on cabinet author ".
The people of Wyoming, he declares, need have
~ leaE OF martial law.
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WASHINGTON WANTS CLEVELAND.
III. :. Gri~Cs Arrives in Chicago and
speaks for the state.

CHICAGO, June 17.-lspetill. The first dele
gate from the state Of Washington to put IN an
appearance in ChIcagO Is IT, :. Gri,gs. He
rived today aad IS located NJ the Palmer house,
where the delegation w.li make its headquarters
during she Democratic convention. The ~
maiuin: ul-l,s.ers OF tlc deleg tioa are expected
tomorrow. They have been delayed hy wash
outs on the Northern Pae hc road. Gtlggs is
quoted N an interview 70 the effect tna. the
Washington delega.iou is solid for Cleveland.
ave are all Tor Cleveland" said hc "and our
delegation Will vote ior him hs long as there is
any chance lie is good enough for rs, and ws
arc cont lent ot hjs election" I'll the Eomina-
ton shog.d come Wesf, thea whats" ''raere 10
no danger OF tbs nomlHetion coming West We
want Cleveland aud Cleveland we must hsya
The enti.e Pacific coas: Is for him, and BE-
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WASHINGTON. SATURDAY. JUNE 1s. 1892.

ing As the train approaching Broadway
station colored shoemaker named EDoeh Nor
rison fred four shots with a revolver st a col
ored woman named Tiliis Jones. who was
occupying a seat with another colored
woman. The shooting caused great con-
sterna ion among the passengers on the car.
Both women wese strueh and severely wounded.
Morrison jumped from the train when il stopped
atBroadway, at and was Immediately pursued By
a crowd. lie he was about 70 be captured
and shot himself III the heart dying almost in
stantly. Jealousy is said 10 have been the
cause OF his attack upon the women.
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A SnaniSh Holiday.

MApgID, June I7.--At a bull fight at Ljnares
Yesterday the crowd became dissatisfied with
the snort and pelted the mayor and bull fighters
with bottles, sticks and dirt and then buFs; into
the arena where an infuriated bull charged on
them. tossing them right and lett One was
killed and a number seriously hurt. The mayor
ordered the civil guard 70 clear the ring The
guard refused, wherenp9n The crowd chased the
mavor To police headquarters and smashed the
windows and doors. The mayor escaped and
fed 20 the barracks. where he was safe. The
r.oting continued in other parts OF the town un-
ia dntg
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-06-18
L = Deuuty Marshais Nu-dere3

tact B... Mccall and Robert Ncstor were uur-
dered Wednesday near Bruner settlement BY
negro named Blue and a gang OF desperados
which tae officers have long tried 10 break up,
many lives having been !ost in the attempt
Mccall ard NestoT were deputies OF United
states Mar>nal Dickersou, o. Paris. Tex. aud
we're in pursuit OF Blue and the gang when
killed by taem.
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Rriti.h Rering sea Council.

LONDON. June i7.-Robnsoo, q. C.. Of Canada,
and Hon. William Henry Gross. f.IeTn Der OF par
lament, have been Gppo nted British counsel to
the English Bering sea commissioners.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-06-18
The Crazy King Of Eavaria.

BERLIN. June 1.-THE Cologne Gazette says
the condition OF mzd King Otto, ot Bavaria IS
row merely vegetative. He is unable 10 dis
,inguish persons in familiar entourage. His az.
,endants have the greatest d.licu!ty in getting
him 10 take food.
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Labor Candidate Against Gladstone.

LONDON, June 1.-THE London trades council
has decided To run labor candidate in the
Midlothian distract. Gladstone present coustIt-
uercv. in the coming genera! election.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-06-18

President Csrnot and several French cabinet
ministers on Friday gave al audience TO Arch
bishop Ireland.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-06-18

You VIII save . per cent by buying your cor
sets az lakOurs.
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DOWNFALL OF PALACIO,
The Venezuelan Dictator Resigns and
Hides From His Enemies.

WASHINGTON CITY, June 17.-The department
oil state has been advised by cable this morning
from Caracas of the resignation of the presi-
den, of Venezuela Everything Is quiet
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Special sale of handkerchieis this week a,
Latour's
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shot Two wo,nen. Then KilIed Himself,

SAN FRANCISCO, June l1.-Thece was an excit-
ing affair on al oakland local train this even.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-14
HE GOT THE BABY.
Chief Terry Bids Against II Newspaper
Man to His Sorrow.


Man to His Sorrow.
Chief OF Police Terry will undoubtedly
remember h trip 20 Martinsville for
some time to come. Tho chief went
there as q witness in an attempted train
wrecking case. Tho ladies of the Meth
odist Church were holding = bazaar at
the same time, and tho bright Dyes of
the handsome girls proved an open So
same to his pocket book and ne was q
liberal patron of the ditfe rent booths.
Tho girls were pretty, tDe crowd jolly
one. and the gallant chief spent his
money libe ally. But an unkind joke
play cd upon him by Detective Baldwin
and Il new spaper man broke his heart.
After the business in the court had
been transacted yes :erday morning
everyone went over to the bazaar" TO
got out Of the cold and enjoy tho ladies
society. Among them was tho chief.
Several articles of small value were raf-
fed off for large sums, when a twenty
five cent doll baby was put up. 1t was
then that the scheme WAS hatched. Mr..
Baldwin won't to tho chief and told him
that the newspaper man wanted the
baby for little girl and was deter
mined to have it il no had to bid sew
eral dollars for it.
The chief was to run the bidding up
to 50. 50 and then when tho newspaper
man raised that he would drop out But
the scribe was on to the Joke. The bid
ding commenced and by degrees TT ached
the sum of 81. The chief mad acted his
part we'll but he began to suspect some
thing was up and his bidding was not
very spirited.
"One dollar and five" said the news
gatherer. For moment the chief said
nothing and it began to look as though
he would not be caught after ALL when
y nudge from Baldwin induced MIN TO
murmur. Zone dollar and ten."
That was evidently rs far as he would
go and the nows gatherer gracefully
dropped out remarking that he would
not bid against the chief OF the Roanoke
police force. For a moment the chiefs
face was study but he gracefully sub
mitted 10 tho inevitable, paid his Sl.l0
like man, and presented the doll to q
little girl who will undoubtedly cherish
it as long as she lives, and in showing
it to her posterity, remark that it was
given to her by the chief OF police OF
Roanoke.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-14
THAT PLASTER.

The report of Chairman Pattie, OF the
school committee, in referring to the
Belmont school building strongly sus-
tains the statements Of THE TIMES in
regard to the character of the plaster
son that building. We regret that SO
excellent firm OF architects as Wilson
& Higgins should be drawn into an
awkward position in the matter, but all
the statements and formulas in the
world will not make that plaster good,
when the plaster itself is in evidence of
its own worthiessness.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-14
ROANOKE. VA, DECEMBER IA, 1899.
THE RIGHT WAY.

Slowly, with some mistakes, but on
the whole surely, Council is advancing
tho interests of the city. THE TIMES
gladly testifios to the singlenass of pur-
pose of the present Council. There is
less of double motive and more Of direct
dealing in the present body than in any
of it's predecessors so far as this paper
has been in position to observe.
1t it with regret, therefore, that we
observe neglect on the part of Council
to utilize the services of the board OF
public works in every possible manner.
The board is a we'll paid body, and yet
Council piles work on its overworked
and unpaid committees that the plain
letter and intent of the charter show to
belong to the board.
Tho purpose of the creation of tho
board was to havo body which should
not alono supervise and carry out the
directions of Council, but which should
originate, at tho direction of Council,
plans for public improvements, to be
aftorward approved or amended by
Council, and then TO execute them.
Let rs have a few instances in kind
The now city jail has been built on
plans and specifications furnished by
the contractors. Their numerous and
inconyenient faults are now visibl to
everyone, and tho city will have to fn
ish the building and remedy the de.
fects There is much good work in tho
jail; there is much indifferent work aud
faulty construction. we believe it
would all have been avoided if plans
had been matured by the city officials
instead of by tho contractors.
The same is true regarding an electric
light plaut. No plan for installation,
no specifi cations, no contract should be
finally passed upon by Council until the
board of public works had critically ex
amined, amended if necessary, and ap
proved.
The charter intended that the board
OF public works should nave such func-
tions; the board is desirious of doing it's
duty, why not let it? There will be no
thoroughness in public improvements
until this is done. The city machinery
under the charter was fixed to operate
in certain way, and in no other. Fit
Is not run that way there will neces.
sarily be friction.