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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14

Mrs. Norris returned Friday mornins'
from q visit at st. Johns. hAnsaS, !"
accompanied by Miss Jessie wilcox
a cousin of Mrs. Williams "ha "
Teu,meir, who will remain in tile CITY
for a short visit.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14

Sheriff Serenson, Marshal Pldcock and
G. &. Hart were called to Sioux Falls
last Friday as witnesses in u. 8. vs. Geo.
Lafayette.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14

w. w. Hartsough has sold his inter.
sst in the feed mill to his former part
ner. F. Z. Granger, who will continue
the business.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14

Christmas and New Year holiday ex-
cursion tickets will he sold by the G. NJ.
& St Paul R,y. good within a distance
~ oOO miles. at a fare and u 9Th.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14

Indications point to the New Years
bali. to be given by the A. o. U. W. az
the social event Of the season. Do not
tail to attend.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14

will Alley, having completed his work
as Deputy q. S. Surveyor, at the Pine
Ridge Agency, returned homo Wedneso
day mig I.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14

Don't forget when you are selecting
your Christmas presents-toys, candy,
nuts, fruits, ETC.. that Baxter can show
you a fine, full and complete stock. Just
call in and look them over and you are
apt to find just what you want. For
each fifty cent cent purchase he will
give you a piece of your own selection,
on the photograph.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14

Before buying Xmas presents else
where, call and see my stock OF Silver
ware and Souvenir Spoons. Malmberg
the Jeweler.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14

NJ. A. Benjamin & Co. have just 70.
csiyed a large lot Of Shoe Fly Rocking
Homes and Slsds.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14

We wonder how it is hat peop'e
ara no, subscrlbers Of this paper, manage
TO read j, right along. An epiae~,o y.
enlargement of the heart would DC ,
noon ss they nigh. subscribe and qu''
spopglng their reading
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14

For Holiday presents, see our ROCKETS
parlor tables and Chamber Suits
M. A, BENJAMIN & 20.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14

C. C. Hart and j. II. Pidcock re1urheu
from attendance at the U. 5. District
Court. at Sioux Fslls. Wednesday n'Sn''
Thew were down ss witnesses before me
cnurt
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14

You can make .welve Christmas pres
ents TO twelve of your friends Tor s2.V,
by sitting now for a dozen Cabinets az
D;nsmore & Brooks. Thew are the best.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14

Sheriff Serenson returned from Sioux
Falls, Wednesday night with Geo LaFa-
yette in custody. Geo WAS fined $50.
and costs, amounting to about $s58, by
the Us S. District Court, for selling liquor
without government license. He came
back to raise the necessary money 10
pay his fine.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14
OH N heaVen'ng Power-Latest U. S. Govt Report
@!A!:.:!! B Bsita!g3'
ABSOLUTELY PURE

Before buying your Christmas eins
cal! aud see our stock.
Ross THE JEwr1Fp
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14

Don't be fooled into buying a poor
foreign made cigar when you can ENJOY
a good smoke by getting "Shoe reg
made nv the Webster cigar factory.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14

The Masquerade Ball on Dec. 22nd'
will be the only chance for you to mask
in a year. Everyone is going and you
wont be in il unless you attend.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14

John Leahy departed for Wahpe.on
Monday night. He has accepted the
position OF collector for the "al'e'
WOOD Harvester Co. with headquarters
a. ~ Paul,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14

T,.sdsy was the anniversary {" tue
,;r,hday Of George Moulton and IN the
,.vsninr he VAS given u surprise party
=, ,hs home of his sister, Mrs. L. W.
snail, The surprise WAS made me
complete, by the fact that Geo was mao" MADE
.msmber of Lois Chapter u L. o. ear,
- ,veuiuy, aud a:ter the eeremon'es
war;. over, the Worthy Ms'ron placed
N. candidate IN charge Oh
Frank Gruby and sister Marcia nun
',"s,on ~oslensibIy to complete inc IN,
;,,a,,on. He Was then iina'o'ue' wv
, ,uar,.nsa about town cn,iI he was com,
%,,a,sly los, and then conducted 10 "s
smsu residence, where 'hs ~
,%r Chapter and Pas''~e Gu" '' nu. p az.
."',I.d hun. HIS whereabouts was 81,
.nLnown to him until the
ap@ removed. This WAS a surprise par as-
y" n fac, as we'll as name. nth
,;.h,tul evening was spent '' be
"s'nss and social eheer--one lo"s
S "n uy tue participants
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14

Odontuuder is the stun 10 app',
Il you have had teeth 10 eN''s
Dr. Rrooks il meeting with wondeiiu'
success by its use. Parties GU ""' .,a,s
anmstle,ic has been used, affirm 'ne's
ia not a semblance of pain cohne'
with its use.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14

Miss Ida Gilbert entertained her
friends Friday evening. The usual
amnsements were INDUCED IN. n q
very Jolly time is reported.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14
HOME HAPPENINGS.


New years Dbl"
Send us tne n'"'
MrsSwsyne ID coh'a
Go to Z. w. Small LOT your po'''
Masquerade ball December zz"c'
ped Figure Sale at Kramer q TO-.
Try 0~duntunder. l''
buy your ioo'"eaf u
about four inches OF snow fell SUNDAY
# night.
Sam Wright has struck d Joo "
vr,sks.
fall Oh w. H. Dickinson Tor your
yu.s Candies.
sos LOT of Plush Goods, Games and
.,vs a, D~ickinson's.
~. o~,hmosphere is decidedly bra
!, his week.
arc daily receiving Holiday goods
s-...
p.,,,,o wos an Andoy er visitor
-, Ias,
- Confectionery at DicK-
. ,o,, woo, this morn no.
N."
n;oro,so,.s
Anp0 ''n0
.u :,
Ve nlhue ""0
, .shoo peo when Won
nnnS ,moks
h. paul came in on the train from
.ss, this morning.
Nrk saws tins is fine weather for
vs-iust snow enough.
limit fail 10 attend the Mask Ball at
LOuera House, Dec. 22nd.
mil line of school blanks will be
ID at this office at all times.
u bargains in all departments.
, store bp;ldinvs for rent
8srury got ashamed of itself We'd
pay aud went down clear out of sight.
.
Ibss at NJ. A. Reoiamin's. for Xmas.
x,a
CONS oil hest are receiving large
ave some bargains In n Caii
ssme. r. w. PARLIMAN.
"suoay schools nave been closed
s"'ne prevalence OF scarlet ieVer'
@reaOody's drug store for an easy
''S cure honest John truss
Esnbsr the A. o U, W. of this
i'll give a grand ball New Years.
New York tribune, REPORTER &
\ and Chicago Inter Ocean for
"a' oeen Appoln'ed
uu''hs nf Fidcock ao-
pVing done free of charge, on any
purchased Of me. Malmberg
'sls'.
BRISTOL News wants to know how
sifst hen poor. Dead easy-
sda.
ns'L Loaf" is the name of a two
a'o''iy 10 Of presented by
q 'stOck. l, ii, sure to sui. you.
Z. MALMBKRG.
8. ka,I.e0''" hrs Iuesday.
kuNn was SaVed b! The
'pp'S'
land ".n please e'urn 70 \
~ Auu a.n
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14

Ye editor Is on the sick list this week
AN enlargement of the parotld gland,
which is very painful and has thus far.
baffied his physician.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14

For Diamonds. " atches, Clocks, Sill
yerware, Souvenir Spoons and all kinds
of Jeselry Tor Xmas presents, go TO
Malmberg's the Jeweler.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14

This Office has been making up the
mailing list in u mailing machine. ANY
subscriber missing a number viii onfer
a favor by notifying us Immediately.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14
XMAS 1893.

THE FAIR is as formerly h~eadquar-
tiers for Holiday Goods,
TOYS in profusion and at bed rock
prices.
RCOkS-We have added to our usual
stock a large line of bound works in sets
and otherwise. Acloth bound novel l5c
worth 25c. Complete sets of cloth bound
books consisting of Dickens. 5 volumes,
Thackery 10 vols. WaverIy IL vols,
LyalIs 6 VOLS, Elliott 8 vols, Cooper 5
vols. Price S l.35 set. Red line poets all
authors 75c. Holiday books for children
from Sc to ST..
RUBBER BALLS from &c to ST.
PLUSH GOODS of all descriptions
and prices.
TOYS from C to S l.5O
We give away this veal an elegant pres
ent. Can you guess? if so cal and we
will interest you.
A complete line of Wall Paper in stock.
1.-THE FAIR
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14

Have Odontunder applied to your
gums and those bad teeth taken out
without pain. DR.. Brooks can fix you
up in good shape.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14

p;.moras Diamonds, DIAMONDS
Rings, Plus, studs, aud ocai
Ross THE JEWELERS.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14

Everone is figuring Oh their costume
for the masquerade, and some very
handsome as we'll as unique ones. are
being made.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14

Rev. w. II. Thrall, of Huron, State
Supt. of Home Missions, will occupy
the pulpit next Sunday at the Congre-
gational church.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14

'h"rck, OF Minneapolis,
,,.a wv spent Tuesday with his
ana lie Is the same genial
Ssn'leman AS Of yoro.
s~Vval'emplates 4 visit to the
T%''n January. w
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14

The NJ. Z ladies met last Friday af-
erpoo for their bi.weekly c~ouvocation
with mine hostess Balzer. Some doz-
gu members were present, and after a
profitable session and enjoyable chat
Mrs. Balzer led the way to the dining
parlor where the guests were surprised
by a neat and appetizing lunch. This
was spread in honor Of Mrs. strock' who
O for the east. The lunch
slowed away, a pleasant hour was passed
with popcorn and music, to the aggra.
walton of the 'sll work and no play"
print lads just across the way. How
somaver. Mrs. Balzer always does the
handsome thing when she entertains.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14

N sae''ag the REpoRrER AND
'ne New York Tribune or
'ocean for only $3.50 a
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-14

Chalmers Curtis, who has for the past
five years been a citizen of Webster, de-
nsrted for his old home in Petoskey,
Mich, to become associated with tae
FRS, National Book, Of that city, as It's
cashier. The gentleman has many per-
sousl friends here who will regret ex'
cssd,ngly his departure. He is a loss to
socie,y-s we'll informed. easy and pleas
ant conyersatlonsIist, no company can
he dull of which Mr. Curtis is q party.
A a business man, he is n OF The pest
and made an snvlshle record here nav
ing been sm,iueatly successful in all MS
transactions. Chalmers Curtls's conneo'
tiop with any enterprise isl guarantee
Of su,eess. May lac meet with the pros,
per.ty in his new field, his energy ana
ability deserves. |
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-04

The Committee on Nominations. through
it's CHAIRMAN, J. III. Hobsoa, announced
that it had agreed TO recommend tns Iot-
of Cumberland; for Lieutenant-Goyernor
j. Brad. Beverley, of Fauquler for Attor-
rev General, w. +. GIavely. OF Henry,
The nominations were then ratined
unanimously amidst h storm OF applause:
A committee was appointed TO escort
Mr.. Cooke to the stand and General Field
introduced him as the next Governor of
Virgins. Mr. Cooke addressed the con-
tsrmsr and not speaker. but seriously
earnest in his devotion to the principles OF
his party. .,.,
Amidst grea, enthusiasm the convention
then adjourned siae die.
"a about 80 years Of age. farmer OF edu-
cation, and has been an active worker IN
the interest OF agriculture.
Brad. beverley. the nominee Tor Lieu-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-04
OFF FOR WASHINGTON
THE PRESIDENTIAL PARTY LEAVES
GRAY GABLES THIS EVENING.
Grover Is Supposed to Have Read Over
HIS Message to Dir. Cnriisie-Ihe
Southwark Journey.
fBrteln rnnn 10 the pisp,tch.l !

BuzzARp's BAY. Mass, August 3.-This Is
the Presidents last night at Graz Gables.
for the present at least. He renamed at
home all day with his guest. Secretary
Carlisle. 1t is presumed that he read his
message over to the Secretary and that the
latter proffered whatever suggestions sp-
peared necessary. The President, it Is
understood. sent tor Mr.. Carlisle to come
to Gray Gables before the message should
be read to the Cabinet.
Attorney General Olney stopped OF this
afternoon for an hours chat with the
President. and was afterwards driven In
the Cleveland team to the station, where
he took the train for Falmouth. de Will
return TO Washington with the President.
CORRESPONDENTS NOT WELCOMED.
The President, Mrs. Cleveland, and Mr..
Carlisle drove over 10 the village early this
evening. The local correspondents here
went over 30 the Gables tonight for their
last routine call. They were not received
with open arms and the President would
not see them. Mr. Carlisle WAS asked tor
and he sent out his regrets.
The presidential party cave here to-
morrow afternoon by way OF the Fall-kiver
Line for Washington. Secretary Lamont
will arrive here at IL o'clock tomorrow
from Sorrento and join the party. EXecu,
tive-Clerk O'Brlen came down to-day ana
finished up the correspondence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-04

Buford organization. said that from the
canvass Colonel Buford's friends had
made Of the city he had no doubt that
their candidate would secure the vast ma
jority Of the delegates TO be elected to-
day. Colonel Buford's strength. he said,
was not alone among the business aud
professional men. bnt among the working
people and mechanics. who recognize the
fact that not only IN the Legislature and
in other public positions, but as large
employer Of labor while president of the
Richmond and Danville railroad he proved
himself n friend of the workingman.
Then, too. continued Mr.. Chris.
tian. 1t is generally recognized by
the people of Richmond that as
q citizen of Richmond. whose interests arc
so closely connected with the city, Colonel
ButOrd Is entitled 20 the entire delegation
os his home. I'VE believe" he added,
that with the large majority OF this dele
gatlon he will so INTO the convention with
suiiciept strength 10 command the re-
sDect and attention OF that BODY, and we
feel entirely confident that the result Is not
yet nscertained, some OF our opponents 10
the contrary notwithstanding. MIR. Chris
tian added that Colonel BuiOr1 had not
entered into any sort OF combination. ana
that none Of his candidates were com
mitted or would he in any way influenced
by him as 70 their second choice.
Richmond - entltieO 10 lUl utlegatcS
ia the convention Spportioned among the
precincts upon the basis OF their popular
Democratic vote III the last election.
All the details for the primary, such as
supplying the election officers with sta
tioDary, distributing tickets, &c, wero
completed yesterday.
POLITICAL MEEIINGs LAST NIGHT.
The most interesting episode Of the
primary contos; occurred IN Fulton last
night. The friends OF Colonel OFerrall
held q meeting in Donahue's Hall and the
a4hersn,s Of Colonel Buford had a demon
stratioa IN the vacant lot opposite. The
latter had erected a stand which was deco
rated with Chinese lanterns and bunting,
and "a brass band was IN attendance.
The OFerral meeting was addressed by
Mr.. Charles NJ. Wallace, Jr., Captain
George WAYNE Anderson, Mr.. Thomas S.
Gardner, and Others.
The speakers ut the Buford meeting
were Judge III. ". flournoy. Messrs. }.
TAYLOR Stratton. Adam Dlacont. J. r.. Sorg,
and W. l.. White.
There was a good deal of enthusiasm at
both meetings
The friends Of Colonel Buford also held
a meeting on Oregon Hill last night, which
was addressed by Mr.. W. J.. White.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-04

After q thorough canvass of the city.
made in the most careful way, we are enc
urely satisfied that The majority of tho
voters Of Richmond favor the nomination
of Colonel A. ;. BCFoRD FOR Governor.
not simply because they believe that ho
possesses great qualifications for tho office.
but also because he Is q RIcHyoSD NAN.
CUR FELLOW -rowNsMAS, and therefore en-
titled to every delegate. We wish, how.
ever. 10 warn you against APATHY and
ovER-CoSFiDEScF. uropponents are aier6
and vigllant. We urge you not only to 60
10 the polls and vote tor Colonel Buford.
but that YOU will also see that your neigh
Dor votes. Above all. see that you yorn
EARLY IN THE DAY. This IL of the UTMOST
IMPORTANCE. We have no doubt OF the re.
suit Of the election If every supporter or
Colonel Buiord votes on the 4th OF Als
gust. A. III. CHRISTIAN, Jr.,
President BufOrd Organization.
William l.. WhUe, Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-04
"rhe po.,ou 4" Change. Hands.

Mr.. ]. Jacobus. of Atlanta, is now the
owner and manager of the Boston," ono
of the best-known clothing. houses in this
city. He bought the large stock. from
Messrs. II. b. and Henry Stern and Will
bring his family from the Gate City to
Richmond. and their future homo viii DO
here. The clerks Of Tho Boston" wero
engaged yesterday IN taking an inventory
of the stock, and as soon as this is CON-
pleted the old line will be rushed OF to
make room tor new and strictly hrst-
class order of goods.
Mr.. Jacobus Is pleasan. and agreeable
gentleman aud will no doubt do we'll hero.
lie was engaged IN the mercantile busi-
ness fourteen years at liopkinsvilie. Ga.
He has been temporarily located IN At.
lanta.
Inc old employees at Tho Boston,
will retain their positions. Mr.. u Wort
helm. the manager, remaining under Mr.:
Jacobus. The other gentlemen connected
with the establishment are Messrs. nj.
Bendheim. l.. T.. Levy, W, J. Farrow. and
T.. T. Jordan.
The Boston" was opened about hvo
years ago and up to January lst was under
the proprietorship of Leo Schwsrzschild
4 10
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-04
TeIppraphIc Ticks.


The Savings Benk Of Anthony, Kan, failed
"Wednesday.
The mills Of the Bibb Manufacturing Compa-
ny, Macon. Ca, closed down yesterday.
The Commercial Bank Of Stevens Point, VIE,
failed 10 open yesterday. Assets, s2OJ,OOO !;
liabilities, 100000.
dispatch from Buenos Ayres says that
tho Vice-Goycrnor Of Santa Fe, Argentina, was
killed by tho rebels Wednesday.
Milton Wall. negro, was arrested Wednesday
night for robbing registered-letter pouches, at
Livingston, Mont, Of large sums OF money.
John 3. Payne, Of Tennessee, q retired army
ofricer has been appointed member OF tne
Board OF Pension Appeals In the Interior De-
partment, Washington.
The noted Atlanta case OF Porter stocks. con-
yicted OF the murder OF Alpheus Cassin, came 70
an eud yesterday, when stocks was sentehced 10
ave years IN the peniientisry.
4 Are yesterday morning IN Carts warc-
houses, Brewion, Ala. DESTROYED aif stor1s ana
nearly al their coptentA Total loss about Sll.-
600; insurance about $4,000.
During tho past two weeks there has been 9
departure OF Austrinns and Italians from
Pueblo, Col, for .beir native land which has
almost reacnei the extent Of stampede.
The Union Stock Yards, at Yodo, Cal, scs-
nended operations yesterday, toe cause VI the
suspeu Sion being the liability of the packers "
continue under existing financial conditions
The private hank owned ny Lasarus silver
man Chicago suspended yesterday morning, a
notice declaring that the dif1ruity Is temporary
icing posted en- The doors OF the institution.
The plan for The resumption of Business By
the First Natlonsl Bank OF Birmsnshan, Ala,
has beon approved ey the B.rlalnshara clssr-
ins-bouse and eheeriully endorsed BY the DO
pos!tors.
The Georgia railrosd has seadsrcd free passes
70 delegates 10 hsGeofgis stats Agricultural
hssoc,ston, vnich u sets &C s,ons Mountain
"Wednesday, August eth, and al o,her 6oorgia
rcaess have already done the same thing.
William Coleman. . deposttoy Ia The sus.
pendsd Peoples savings bsuk, Of Denver, Cot,
la, tegun sast sxainse tho back. ne ofkeers,
shsrehohisfe, and directors " recover eesocJ
whrh hs had On depsss IN that iasf,sation. and
no asks eos an execution Nsaiass tas bodies of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-04
LIGHT FOR THE CITY.
THE NEW GAs-PLANr TO De IN OPE-
RATION IN TWO WEEKS.
Its Capacity win 10 10000 Cubic Feet
Daily-Meeting ofthe Committee
Electric Currents and Tires.

The Committee on Gas mot yesterday af-
ternoou at O'Clock in regular monthly
session. There were present Messrs.
Gum (chairman). George IS. Davis.
Grimes. Hardwicke, Mann. and Taylor.
The first matter taken up was the report
of the Superintendent for the month lust
closed. IL showed tnat in July. 1893. TO-
s7l 800 cubic feet of gas were made, as
compared TO 1i.2ii,l 100 III July, 1892. Gas
consumed during that month in 1893 was
11,013. .263 cubic 6eet; IN 1892, ii, ,276, 400 Gu
bic feet. Receipts for coke IN July, 1898,
1876 us compared 10 Sl,270.25 IN the same
month IN 1892. The probable amount
needed for next months payroll is 5000.
EIKcTsIc CURRENTS AND rIaRs.
A communication from the Richmond
Railway and Electric Company in regard
10 cutting on currents during fires was
read and considered. 1t stated that on
the morning of the fire at the corner OF
Leigh and Judah streets the Superlntend--
eut Of the Fire-Alsrm Department ordered
all the circuits 10 be turned OF. ms the
engineer at the power-house did not obey.
The company asked what 1t should DO
under such circumstances.
On motion of Mr. Hardwicke it was de-
cided that this matter should be con-
sidered by the Board OF Fire Commission
ers. the Committee on Lights. and repre-
sentatives of the company.
The chairman was authorized 70 sign the
bond between the CITY and Charles n.
Nicolll, of Baltimore. who has been given
the contract 20 furnish the naphtha oil Tor
the new wster-gas plant.
The regular bills OF the department were
ordered paid.
Mr.. Frederick Brlmmer presented claim
for $40 for $50 pounds of meat ruined by q
drip from the gaS-meter Ill tho Second
Market. On motion of Mr.. Mann, Mr..
Brimmer was requested to appear before
the committee at Its next meeting.
THE NEW wATER-GAs PLANT.
After the session adjourned Superin-
tendent Adams was seen by DISPATCH re.
porter as to the stage OF the work on the
new water-gas plant. which IL being con-
structod near the present Lower Gas
Works. He said the work had been de-
layed, but that the enterprise would be
completed and ready in about two weeks.
He hoped TO be making waler-gas by the
18th or goth OK this month. He added that
the new plant wouid have n capacity for
manufacturing 1JO,COl cubic feet OF gas
daily and that this would be mixed in with
the coal-oil gas and the consumer would
receive n mixture of the two classes OF the
commodity. He could not tell how long
1t would TO before tine price of gas would
be reduced. This was a question for the
Council to decide.
MIR. Adams told tho Council at a meet
ing some months ago that water-gls could
be manufactured TO be sold at - cents per
| / 900 feet. The present price OF coal gas
| Is 81. % per l,00J and II IL the general be-
! lief that the mixture will be put upon tne
market at 81 per 1000.