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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06

Tho honeymoon or B. i. Davis and
bride of Snow Hill, Md. was almost
disturbed by death Mt the Central Ho-
tel on Thursday night, when the cou-
pie retired after blowing out the gas.
They arrived ut the hotel carly in
the evening, having come directly
from Sncw Hill. They were assigned
room No. 25 and retired. About 10
O'Clock Charles Maui had occasion to
pass the room when he detected the
smell of gas ming from tho room.
He tried the door but could not en-
ter, and realizing that the boarders
would be asphyXiatcd unless some-
thing was done, he notified the clerk.
who succeeded in getting inside. The
igas burner was found to he on full
heud. just as Davis hal blown the
light out.
The bride and groom arose and APP
peared at breakfast yesterday morn.
ing, not much the worse for their mar.
ROW escape of the night before. They
afterwards left for Philadelphia.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06
TaRadaaa Exnanse.


For tho past few days the Baltim ore
and Ohio, Reading and Pennsylvania
Railroad Companies have been dis
charging hands that the expenses OF
the companies might be reduced.
Notice was given three vice presidents
of the Reading system yesterday and
they presented their designations ms
required. The business offices of these
have also been done away with. throw.
ing at least fifty clerks out of posi-
Itions.
On the baltimore and Ohio Railroad
there has been ten clerks ousted dur
ling the past week and three Offices
done away with.
On the p, W. & B. Railroad the no.
ltlce has also been received from the
managers, and offices are being abol-
lished daily. There has been about SO
hands already discharged and there
will probably be that many more be,
fore the end OF next week. These men
wero nearly alfin the company's shops,
while few were holding clerical
positions.
Tho pay.rolls OF the companies have
been very large OF late. and unless
something was done there would be a
crash financially. The Reading man.
ayers mt yesterday afternoon and
decided that 500 600 could be saved
in the doing away with the offices.
The other companies want to reduce
their rolls about the Same amount.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06

It Ia reported that a farmer residing
In Braudywine hundred purchased a
lot OF pigs Mt sale some time ago, by
weight. Before going after them he
placed lot OF stone In his wagon, had
IT, weighed on platform scales in the
vicinity. and after driving some dis
lance along the road he threw the
stones out.
He then proceeded to the residence
OF the farmer of whom he purchased
the pigs. and having placed them in
the wagon no drove Off and got the
load weighed and made return OF tho
weight. deductlng the weight Of the
wagon.
The owner Of the Figs felt dIsap:
pointed at the result, and on inquiry
the weigh-master informed him that
1t was the heaviest wagon ho ever
weighed, and neighbor also inform
ed him that he had witnessed the dis
charge OF the stone. The outcome
was the re.welghing of the pigs and a
difference in the bill for them OF over
800.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06
FOURTH EDITION


Tho Republican nomination election
will be held this afternoon between the
hours OF and z o'clock. and the
principal contest will be in tho selec-
ton OF president of City Council.
For this Office Daniel Ross, who has
been member OF Council from the
First ward for several months. and
Henry w. Perkins. who has been the
member from the Eighth ward for the
past two years. are the opposing can
didates. Both are members OF the G.
a. r., Mr. Ross being connected with
iSmyth Post, No. 4, while Mr.. Perkins
Us member of Sheridan Post. No. %.
Each Ia confident OF winning. and rs
each hash OF friends It is pretty
certain tho successful candidate will
not have an overwhelming majority.
In the Seventh ward the nomination
OF James McKelyey. the present mem
ibsr Is being vigorously opposed by
James Tyre. This opposition to Mr..
MicKelvey is caused IL ia eaid on nc.
count Of his opposing the ordinance
100000 to the Street
lcnd Sewer Commission. Mr.. Nickel
lvey Gays. and there is no doubt but
the majority OF tho taxpayers are with
him, that he thinks tho people should
know what streets have been paved,
lwhoae properties improved, and an
accounting made OF the money already
expended. If thisis done there may
be some strange Developments.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06
Excess Of Work. Lack Of Care.

sabmissisn 20 Sickness Often the ne-
suit of Not Knowing What to Do.
The Experience OF William II. Fink Of
the Steamer nIIstistoc, Thonpkins-
willie. N. j., Interested ON This Point.
Lack OF care kills many people. To
feel run down. weary, half tired means
that the System needs repair, and II 1t
falls to receive tho necessary help.
some lingering and painful disease lie
apt to be the result.
The experience Of William B. Flnk's
family will be OF great benefit to many
who DO not know just what to do.
William B. Fink Is a well-known man
on staten lsiand,as he Inns been resi-
dent OF Thompkinsvllle for a long
while.
In speaking about knowing Just
what to do in cases OF sickness, so
common now In nearly every house.
hold. Mr.. Fink said: My wife was
terribly afflicted with Eczema and
Salt Rheum which nearly covered her
body. Knowing the value of.Dr. Ken
nsdy's Faporite Remedy In cases Of
impure blood che began its use and 10
has proved ms I expected just the
thing for she IL growing better daily,
but said Mr.. Fink, My brother Ii d
most enthusiastic believer III DIR. Ken
nedy's Favorlte Remedy. He was a
great euiferer from Kidney aud
Urinary trouble. also with frequent
PUSHES OF blood to the hend, and he
had taken but one bottle and he I'm
pi oyod daily and feels like different
man. DIR. Kennedy's Favorite Rem
edy Is 0 perfect laxative; 1t cleans ,s
and tones the system. dispell ling colds,
headaches, and fevers and purliies
the blood and has cured thousands OF
people Of rheumatism. nervousness.
dyspepsia, kidney, liver and uinary
dieease, for 1t acts on the kidneys
liver and bowels without Weakening
them.
Sister Dolorosa, OF st. Mary's Hospl
tai, Brooklyn, N. Y. says sin their in
stitution Dir. Kennedy's Favorlte Rem.
| edy has been used with always salts
factory results.' Every medicine
dealer soils 1t.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06
DIED.


BARI,Dw warren II tnfant .or Of
Charles T.. aad fizzia Itarinw sgad 4
IN .ntbs ana weeks, 49,
Keiativea an5 frte,ds .ra rosra,,,,,u,,
invited to attend the funeral I, ION the
harlow. sos French street, oil Monday af-
ternoon, May sth, 1923. Service al the
house at 8 O'Clock, interment at River-
CARPENTER I5a " r.r,o.,, a...,,
a., ~ ~ Il y. GarPen.er. uauGh-
Relatives and friends are Invited "a nj :
tend tho funeral from he late residence.
500 French street. Saturday afternoon al
2 clock. Intern ynt Ut R{ycryiew Come.
terry.
FOtREST.-on NAV 9th. 1893. John II.
Forrest, aged AZ Years and 10 months.
The relatives aud friends nra respect.
FULLY invitod to attend the funeral on
tuesday afternoon. 9th Inst. ut . o'clock.
from MS late residence. corner OF Lodge
sweJ lazy r mem streets; 10 proceed TO oid
emeue . onurch.
diLHt.RT.-On the 5th inst, at his late
residence. S44 Pine street. George ii.
GiiDert. IN the % year of his age.
services to be held in the First M. p.
Church. Seventh below Walnut. Monday
afternoon az Z O'clock. lnternent at
Aa.au wow neia'i'es auo Iriehus are IN
lANG.-un May 3. 1850, James Lang
in the 90 year of his age.
mmsdiate relatives and friends are In.
n noi 10 a,teho ms iuheral IRON iuo.
nsscn s'r9et, on SUNDAY aIiernoon az
S,ooA' ihte'heht at hiNerNiew Sen,e
.ety.
LoNG.-On May 4. Bessie NJ wife oil
M i,. Long, aiei ~ years.
~ .ntiyes and friends are invited 10
ntiend the funeral IRON the residence OF
n MI m .g., isso bihcoin street. on sun
uay MItsruen at O'clock. services M
.no nouse' ih'efment at Mt Salem Gene
Tory.
| tbs hard to break the tender cord.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06

The Rose Bud Social gave a party on
Thursday evening, the 4th hist, In
lied Mems Hall. After spending a
very pleasant evening in playing
games and other amusements, ice
cream and cake were served In abund-
ance. after which they departed in
the wee sma' hours.
Among those present were the Mis-
Sos Belle Miller, Cora Harris, Title
Williams, Dora Willis, Sallie Harris,
Lima Moore, Beatrice Brown. Mary
Hall, Gertle Scout, Bertha Miller. Ida
Briscoe. Mamie Vincent, Anna Dlcker-
son, Jennie jackson, Bertha Mid.
dleton, Annie Pennel. Jennie Lattimer.
Magic Shay. Aldie Willard, Katie Nc
Donough, Minnie willard. Liddle
Lattimer, Ella Willis and Ida Lattlmer.
Messrs. Harvey Wadmnn, John Neave,
Richard Taylor. John Willis, Harry
Worrall. Fred Miller. EN- len Bell, VIII
Stewart, Horace Cornell, Paul Taylor
Archie Pryor Robert Moore, James
Middleton. Howard Stout. Charlie
Robinson, Will Mcdowell, II. z. Pot
ter, John Ferrier. Norman Walters.
Charley Dlckerson. Harry Dlckerson,
and many others.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06
THIRD EDITION.



Nxw CASTLE. May 1.-The public in
9GkxIlntion OF officers of tho A. r. Asso-
&1atton took place In the L o. o. n.
lodge room over the Opera House last
ogening. The Nj. Il. and Presbyterian
dhoirs sang .Americn." Wake the
Npng,r and other selections, and sew
&rnI addresses were made by Grand
Qmcers OF the Association from Phila-
Z dclphin. At the conclusion of tho In
etallation ceremonies the visitors took
tho 10. 10 train for Philadelphia.
An interesting race between two
iHhing skiffs took place on the river
yesterday afternoon. William Bart
lett sailed the yacht Stella and George
Husse William Connor's yacht. Tie
course was down the river and return,
4 but just as Russell was about
W win the race his yacht upset, and
9z<he rnoe had to DO declared OFF. Two
toale won't to the assistance OF the
npelzed boat and no serious damage
5fa1 austainet
Il Tho executive committee OF the high
x school alumni association are arrang-
14N Tor the annual reunion and BAN
uet which takes place Monday even
Ing. July Bird.
The annual meeting Of the New Cas-.
40 Female Bible Society was held In
the Presbyterian Church this week.
i %l0D was reported as raised during the
year, vi which 800 was sent to the
Parent Society in Now York and 500
SRas reserved for home work.
Tho sacrament OF the Lords Supper
will be administered at tho the Nj. l.
Church tomorrow.
Ex-Councilman John S. King has
Z broken ground on Vine street for q
new brick dwelling.
Prof. ID. ID. Jones and family have
returned from Philadelphia.
Mrs. Thomas Frazer and children
have returned from visit to friend.
h IN Smyrna.
Miss Ida Stewart, who has been Wis
fling her uncle, s, A. Stewart, here, re
turod to her homo In Wilmington lasl
( evening.
A Elk. Mayor Wilmer Hanson. now o
Wilmington, paid flying visit to this
Il oity yesterday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06

st. Moalcl's Guild will hold its Sc
Mission nesy Tuesday evening. A
pleasant programme will be presented
and addresses will be made by the
Rev. Ii. A. Henry. Rev. r. Gardiner
Littell. d. D., and Rev. o. NJ. Waller,
an Afro .American clergyman. gradu-
ate OF the great University OF Oxford,
England, and now rector OF st.
Thomas Church, Philadelphia. The
service will commence at $50 o'clock,
and a cordial invitation is extended to
all to attend.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06
Tllc GiIN ElrcIinn.

The city election will take place
four weeks from to-day. when May
or. city solicitor. treasurer and an
entire new City Council will be elected.
On account of the actions of the Le-
gislature Which has Just adjourned,
there are many respectable Democrats
i'll this city who have expressed their
intention of remaining away from the
polls. and thus rebuke their purity for
the dirty partisan legislation, deprlv.
Ing the, voters of this city ofall power,
which has bean the principal feature
OF the session. II the Republicans
will stand together. and every man go
to the polls and cast his ballot, they
have an excellent opportunity of hold
INK part at least OF what the Legis-
lature has endeayored TO deprive lem
of.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06

John ii. Forrest. well.known resi-.
dent OF East Wilmington, died last
night at his residence, Glaymont and
Lodge streets, over Eleventh street
bridge. after long illness. lie was a
SON OF William Forrest, and has bssn
engaged In the GREGORY business for
several years. He was very sue.
cessfui and has built quite a number
Of houses In the nelgbborhood where
he resided.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06

mer my son Leslie was terribly pois.
oned by poison ivy. We tried various
remedies without giving him any re-
lief. until we thought OF Paine's celery
compound. Before he had used half
q bottle tho swelling anu burning had
all gone, and whom the bottle was fin.
ished he was as well as ever"
Paine's celery compound Is pure.
vegetable medicine that will bring the
roses to the checks OF the most deli
cate child. 1t is as far superior to sar.
saprillas and ordinary spring lnedi.
cines as thu diamond Is to eheap
glass. Try it and be convinced.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06

James Lang, who Mt ono time was
haililf OF City Council died yesterda y
at his residence, No. 1907 Beech street.
of consumption, aged So years. The
deeeased was an active Republican
politician and an energetic ward
worker. During the administration
Of Mayor Wales he was turnkey at
police station. He was we'll known In
the western part OF the city and had
hosts of friends,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06
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IL Might

Be possible You may nend Something
In the way of footwea to day. foot.
wear that will fit we'll, wear we'll and
not cost very much money. I3n't that
about the tdea2 Well, we arc here to
meet your wants and think We can.
We make no pretension to selling
goods at half price or below cost. but
when you want to buy good shoes al.
ways as low, often. lower, than the
usual market price. our store la the
place to come. Tic quality of oul
children's shoes speak Tor themselves
and you can certainly save money on
onr prices. forman's. No. 10 Eas,
Fourth street, between Market and
King.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06

The Commercial and Farmers Ma.
tional Bank, George A, Won Lingen
president, on Friday offered the Secre-
tary OF the Treasury $50, 900 in gold,
which was accepted. The oflor was
made TO Sub.Treasurer George L. Wei
lington by Mt. John D. Early, cashier
OF the bank. The gold was turned into
tho Baltimore sub.tfeasury, where 1t Ia
gold reserve,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06

Patrolinan Scott yesterday proved
himself to be no coward by his con-
duct while arresting two boisterous
young men. Jonas and George
Butcher We're acting very dlsorderly
on West Front street. He approached
them. and after ordering them to be
more orderly, Jonas replied. what is
it your businSss2' The officer ordered
them away again. but not complying
with the order, no placed them both
under arrest. They protested an d
attempted to assault him. but the
plucky oflicer fought them off with
out the use of his club and took them
to the. patrol booth. Their escapade
cost them "a. 70.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06

As'tS ~ bt
Judge Ball sat in the Municipal
Court this morning.
Attorney Walter iincon appeared for
William Potter colored, who IS eharg-
ed with committing an assault on
Alonzo Bailey. The prosecuting wilt.
mess has entirely recovered anc APP
|peared In court, but Air. Bacon asked
for Il continuance until Monday, which
was granted. Potter was placed under
$500 bail for his appearance.
George w. Kay, Joshua Emmett and
Margaret Harris wero charged with
ldisorderly conduct by Officer Lyons.
The men were dismissed but Margaret
was fined IS and costs.
Frank Young came down from Phil
ladelnhia yesterday and got drunk, lie
was fined 81 and costs.
Annie Welsh and William Thompson
were zach fined So and costs for
drunkenness.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06

Levy Court met yesterday and pass.
- this resolutions:
y Resolved. That John T. Dickey,
treasurer OF the county, be instructed
to advertise for bids upon 500. 900 of
bonds OF New Castle county author
tied to be issued for the redemption
Of outstanding indebtedness of tho
county by act of Assembly passed
April &c. 1893. said bonds to DO issued
III amounts OF $1,000 each, payable In
nums of Sl0.000 annually on and after
September l. 1904 as per act; bids to
b received by tho treasurer up to and
on May %. 1898; bidders stating
at what rate of interest they will take
tho said bonds; bids to be opened May
W. at 10 a. m, with power reserved in
respect to any and all bids; interest on
these bonds from May l. 1898, payable
substantially, November and May l,
thereafter.
A similar resolution providing for
tho borrowing of 100000 was also
passed. Mr.. Dickey was instructed to
advertise Tor the loans in two Will
mington papers and one Philadelphia
paper.
The si00. 900 loan is to be used in
paying for Washington street bridge
md the $50 Coz Is 10 be used Tor pay
ing debts Of the county.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06
Strengthening Cattle.

Sawdon b Thomas are Strengthening
about IS head of cattle every week aG
their abattoirs, on Tatnall street. DO.
tween Second and Third streets, which
they sell to the butchers and store.
keepers OF our city. They employ
some ten tuen In their establishment,
and their business Is being extended,
as the dealers hold that their beef 10
greatly superior tc that obtained from
Chicago.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06
Rc.Hpeni,,a ut Union,

The Union NJ. Il Church, corner
Fifth and Washington streets, Having
waited ms we'll as new pipe organ
placed In the alcoye. will reopen to.
morrow under the direction OF Or. Il.
Il. Hubbard and his efficient board of
trustees. Dr. +, S. upham, one OF the
most popular and ablo ministers of
New York. will preach at 10 Il. H., and
Rev. Dr.. Richard Norris. pastor Of
Hartford Avenue NJ. L, Church. Baltl.
more. will preach at Z y. IN. IL Is
hoped that tho church VIII he filled by
onr citizens and that tile collection
will be liberal.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06
Entrrcd Tl,cir nnn.I..

Chief of Police Do,an and House
Gergeanls England and D4rnaV an
peured before clerk OF Council Eersey
yesterday and entered bonds to the
amount Of $500 each for tho faithful
lperformaIce of their duties. John
Plnnkett was Chief Dolan's bondsman,
James L. Huqloek entered for Sergeant
England. and Andrew: Iraiuor Tor
Night Sergeant Durney.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06

WEsr CHESTER. May 6.-Longwood
and vicinity. in the southern portion
of this county. is excited over the
sudden disappearance of Two boys,
one named Samuel Mann. and the
other Willie Vandever, aged IL and 8
years respectively, rhoy left on Tues
day last, and though every effort to
get some clue to their absence has
been made, nothing has been revea led .
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06

My wife prevailed upon me to use
Paine's celery compound. saying IL
was not an ordinary medicine. Before
had used one bottle l found much
relief. Soon l was entiiely relieved;
pains In my muscles had left me. and
1t seemed as though / had grown at
lcnst 10 years younger"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06

At the Board OF Trade dinner on
Thursday night lettsEs Of regrat vera
read from G. Waldo Smith, president
OF the New York Wholesale Grocers'
Associations; Frederick Fraley, Presi.
dent OF the Philadelphia Board OF
Trade; United States Senators Gray
and Higgins, Chief Justice Lore and
State Senator Pllling.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06

Stephen Ratledge. the nephew of
Rat.ecge. who died sud
denly last Thursday, was n member OF
Garfield Camp, No.2, Sons OF Veterans.
The members held q meeting Inst
evening, and decided to attend the
funeral in body. which takes place
on Monday morning. Intsrlnent at
Dover.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06

too close attention to books and
study. An elderly friend induced mo
to try Paines celery compound | did
so, and the first night after taking the
compound was uble to enjoy sound.
refreshing sleep. | continued to use
1t for thlee months ut the expiration
of which time l was entirely cured and
have remained since that time In per-
feet health. May ali suffering human.
ity be led to know of the value of this
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06

sufferer from rheumatism, being laid
up in bed rs often as once in six
weeks. / have been treated by many
doctors ana have tried every remedy,
but without relief until used Paine's
celery compound. begun to take 1t
in November last year, and to-day
am Il well man."
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06

D. d. Al.
bright, Esq.
Is q W Q / |
known citizen
OF st. Paul.
He prai g 0 j
Paine's celery
compound be-
cause 1t made
him we'll. He
writes:
about a
year ago / had
d severe at
teck OF bill.
i0tIsnesa COM
bined " | t h
III Il 8 c Il ! a /
rhetlmBtis m =,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06

Mrs. Hardness has renovated and
improved her ice cream pariors, at No.
1909 Scott street and will have a
grand re-opening this Saturday. even.
ing. TO which all her friends and the
public generally are invited. Her
cream is A No. l, and everything is in
apple pie order.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06
"Iio,y 10 Grow Oid.o

If you would like to know what ono
OF the brightest women OF the aga has
to say about How to Grow 0ld," get
copy OF The Star tomorrow. All the
news besides and beautiful love
story also. Only cents copy. Ask
your newsletter Tor The Star.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06

hardly able TO work, and have been
tired and weak and could not sleep
nights. This spring | used Palnes
celery compound. and two bottles
cured me. can now work all day
night
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06

Tie funeral OF Miss Ida Carpenter,
who died on Wednesday from injuries
received on the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad. took place from her late
home this afternoon. Service was
held at the house and interlnent made
in Rlverylew Cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06

James f. Wood & Co. givs notice In
regard to storage OF stoves during the
summer. They take them away, take
care OF them and clean and black them
and return In the fall when wanted.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06

Mr.. Hollis of tho stove md furniture
store company. No. East Fourth
street. was busy this morning In dis.
Itributing cards representing oats and
dogs, which make nice mnntel ornn-
ments IN order to attract customers
to his place. Hollis Is wide awake,
and should do large business.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06

Building Inspector Dohl during the
week condemned four buildings and
walls. He issued permits for the
erection OF ten new buildings and
found that three were being erected
contrary to law.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-06

Tho jackson and Sharp Company
will build number OF freight cars for
a narrow gauge company OF Colum
bia. Washington State. The contract
Is expected to be finished in about
three months.