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dent, s. N. Wood vice president, anG
Cyrus K. Holiday secretary.
Under the provisions Of a later act
subsidies in aid of the road, were voted
bv many municipalities, among others
AtChison county, $150,OO0; Jefferson
100000; Usage, $150OOO; Lyon, 500,
600, and Shawnee, e25O,OOO This gave
the company substantial basis upor
which to work, and President Pomeroy
succeeded in making arrangements with
Willis Gaylord, Of New York, by which
additional funds were secured for con.
struction purposes. T.J. Peter, an emf
nent engineer Of New York, was induced
to take charge Of the construction, and
in October, 1868, ground was first broken
at Topeka. By July, 1869, the line was
graded, ironed and equipped as far &c
Carbondsle, eighteen miles. Work pro.
gressed very slowly after that, but in
spite Of many difficulties the line was
completed from Topeka to Wichita, 1853
miles, in 1872 In the sRGe year the
road between Atchison and Topeka was
completed, and in 1873 the line west of
Atohison to the boundary Of Colorado,
470 miles, was ready for traffic. At
present what is known as the Santa Fe
system consists Of the Santa Fs proper,
the Chicago, Kansas and Western, Chi
Cago, Santa F'e and California, ST. 10.
seph, st. Louis and Santa Fe. These
companies have virtually ceased to eX-
list and have been merged in the Santa
Fe 30 completely that the receivership
applies to Rll Of them. The lines which
are leased and operated by the Santa Fe
and which will be affected to greater
or less extent are the Gulf, Colorado and
Santa Fe, st. Louis, Kansas City and
Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona, So.
nora railway Gn Mexico), Colorado Mid.
land and San Francisco, Atlantic and
Pacific, Wichita and Western, and the
Manhattan, Alma and Burlingame. OF
these the st. Louis and San Francisco
has already become the subject of q sep
arste decree, and it is probable that pro-
ceedings will be taken to secure the
appointment Of the same receivers Of all
the other roads. Their interests are 30
bound up with those Of the Santa Fe
that this is almost unavoidable.
The capital stock Of the Santa Fe
company is $1O2,OO0OOO, and IFS indebt.
edness S24O, 100000. The stock is d.
vided amongst 1000 people. The
greater number Of the bonds are owned
in Europe, where for many years they
were fsvorites with investors. The
roads mileage is nearly 10000, distrib
uted over thirteen states and territories.
1t employs nearly 10000 men. Its an
nual earnings are about S95,0O0,0OO, and
last year it moved 100000 passengers
and 100000 tons Of freight.
ADDRESS 10 STOCK HOLDERS.
The following address by President
fcOHttnued on papssJ
The herald., 1893-05-19
Frssh Frults.

II
cured. per bOx. $iS5m9 rs zoo S10Os'00' un
nngs, $l.25@2, co.
BANANAs-Per bunch 81. .7512.25.
Dried FruIts.
APPLES -Rvaporated, per ID, 12c; sun-dried,
1Oc
PEAcHns-Unpeeled,p pr lb, sgl21xc; peeled,
APR1cors--Ev sporated. per Ii, 17c.
PRUN Es-Per lb, 11Q12c.
RAIsINs-London layers per box, $l75.
Nuts.
ALMoNDs-Soft she'll per lb, 16@17c; paper
she'll, 19tG24c; hard shell SM10p.
PEANUTs-Raw. 4G15c per lb; roasted, 7c
WALnuTs-Hard she'll, Sc; soft she'll, lie; pa
per shell. I3c.
Honey and Beeswax.
HoNEY--Comb, b, 100121sc; extracted, white, s
09c; amber, 7fDSc.
BEEswAx-20925c.
Vegetables.
BEANs--Navy or small white, per 100 lbs
black-eyed, per 100 lbs, So 50@2.75; Limas, per
100 lbs, $3.0003 rs.
: PForAroEs,-Burbank. per 100 lbs, $2.25@
Ego; new. 81 .50Dl.75.
BETS, Per 100 lbs. 81 90.
CABBAeE-Per 100 lbs, 81. O0@l.10.
CARRoTs-Per 100 lbs, 81.
CAuLIFLOWER-Per d0z., zoe.
CELERY-Per doz., soc.
CHILEs-Dry, per string, 75cI%1.00
ONIoNs-Per 100 lbs, SO.
Poultry and Eggs.
POULTRY Hens, $5.50@6.00 per doz; young
roosters $5.50N6.00; broilers, small, SO. .OO@
325; large, SO 5On4 00 ducks, SIS .50A6, so;
turkeys, 150Ji6c per lb.
kGGs- California ranch, 16@17 per doz.
The herald., 1893-05-19
'FCOCAa T10NIIN
CALISAYA I(Dl@iO|

Com bined with snlphate of Hydrastis.
Nervousness, Dyspepsis, Loss of Appetite. De
bility ana low condition Of the system will
be rrom pity relieved and cured by Its use.
Invaluable for overworked business men and
weak, nervous women. Pleasant, prompt and
efficient. 100 doses 81. Get the genuine,
manufactured only BY Taylor q Myers Pbar-
macy Co, st Paul, MINI.
Los Angeles agents, H. NJ SALE &soN, 22o
s. Spring st. Ally
The herald., 1893-05-19

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1s-rhe local mer-
haudise market was steady with demand
ather quiet.
In the produce markets trading was quiet.
yegetables of all kinds were In good supply.
POtatoes are firm
Red onions are firm.
Fltier iseas'er at quotations.
l~,gy are steady.
Cheese is weak
Poultry sold 20 better advsntsge
Strawberries lower
Asparagus Is lower.
The herald., 1893-05-19
Los ANGELES LOCAL MARK rT,

NEW yoRr, May ls.-Peiroleum was arme
at 592Sc.
The herald., 1893-05-19
stfNINa sHAnEs.
3TTNI1TW sTfHHEss
New YoRx. Nav ls.-Minine sbares elose
silvAr Rnllinn

Nfg YoRxl May l5-Bar silver, s27sc per
unce.
i3c per ounce
Mexican dollars, 664066s1c.
The herald., 1893-05-19
FINANCE AND TRADE.
stook Exnhnnra psuiam.


VIEW foRK, May le.-The stock market,
fhi'e irregular again today, was in the main
tigner. Money was easier, both on call and
lms. Estimates of gold shipments by satur-
= STEINER vary from $4,000, 600 to $3, ,00o,
W Affairs OF the Northern Pacific company
Emanded an unusual share Of attention. The
liIectors held long sessions and 1t is understood
sompieted arrangements for paying off the
Ioa.lng debt. At the opening this morning
HscAs ..A went up with rush, but later there was
Fsss;s-eTtlou under the leadership OF Distillers,
\, Enlch m tell from "a to 15l6 on talk Of an issue
z se'nus larger than anticipated. Sugar WAS
= - pleuors feature and advanced 81 on large
laSslngs During the afternoon there was re.
80 80 put rally occurred ana the market
70 Ell steady in tone.
t0oyefrment bonds closed firm.
MONEY QUOTATIONS.
New YORK, May lS.-Money on at 2 to 21<
Ffg'nii clcsed offered at per cent.
I'M mercantile paper-6NtS per cent
..SterlinE exchange -Easier bankers 60day
nus ~: :s4'z@ts demapd, $4S9@4. S9M.
SAS FRANCISCO, May 1S.-Drafts- sight, %;
elegiaphic So.
STOcFz AVN poJnq
The herald., 1893-05-19
[The quotations given below are current
wholesale selling prioes.l
Mill Proc -


tThe quotations given below are current
wholesale selling prioes.l
ASiil Proc ~,
FboUR--per Dbl, L. A.XXXX, Sd 40 canitol
y i y, 81 40; Sperry's $3.50; Drkftsd snow
II 90; Victor, $3.50; Grown, $780, stocktonia,
MILL FEED-Bran, per ton, S21a ss,orts s23:
mixed iced Corn and barley, pGr 100 lbs, 81;
cracked corn, $l.15i feed meal, Sl,2O; rolled
barley, 65c.
Grain and Hay.
BARLEY Brewing, 81 O5t0115s food aoc
WHsAT-No. i, 7er GENIAL, $1.3B05l SO; Ne. O.
G1 200130. ~ =
Corn N--Per GENITAL Sl.IO.
OATs-No. !. per GENITAL, 8I.5M
H4Y-Oat. S9G1O; wheat s{foA11. harlov
G9A1O: alfalfa, SO G10. ''
kTRAw--Barley, perton, S5 y wheat. SIS.
Provisisn9.
HAMs--Per lb, Il. .;al smoked 17s<
BAc0N-Per b. focal smoked 17l<e. ueht
medium, 15Lc edium, Hts<c >4~'
PoeK Per 10, ry salt f3%c
DRIED BARRIER lb, lusiides 1857
LARD---Pef lb, ,enp9hnd ss, liz: AS
El9s; l0s 1il<i sos 0szc Pure leaf, Sc,
higher all around
Dairy Products
BUTTER Fancy cfefmery. 2S.ounce squares,
A2sg@l5e fancy dysiry, per roll, 37ls94oc;
CnEsfE -Per j, kastern, 1aa14c; California
--"~e. fic; small f2c; 3-ib hand, lac.
The herald., 1893-05-19

CHICAGO. May 1s-5athe: Receipts were
1000 head. The market closed steady; no ex-
te steers on the market Prime, 50. .5O05. so;
i.50D5.SO
HoAs-Eeceiuts were 1000 head. The mar
tet opened allow and 5@luc lower; aUd closed
krme heavy ana butchers weights,
81 5s@7 60: light, 81 a0ee7 90; pigs, $4,000
f25
tet ciostd active ana STEADY. Clipped Texans.
ft.s0Gt7O: other clipped, $500 B5.65; in
kse-e, $5.IbG6.l5.
The herald., 1893-05-19
Gennral hTarl.aka.

NEW YORK, May 13.-Hops were quiet and
lrm;. STATE. common TO choics. 1592l1zo.
tactic coast, lS.G21c.
Coffee Options closed steady uchaneed b
10 points down. The sales were $500 basis.
fscluding May $l5.45; June, $l5 z5M15. 40:
luly. $l5 10@15 10; Spot Rio closed stea6y,
No. at i6lsc r.
timing at 81 oentrifugals. a6 test, &c:
kHned closed quiet but steady; off A,
AIS 16Goisc: mould A, 5sslD5 9-l6c; standard
4, 3 1900 3-sse; confeetiOners' A, 8 ksI6M
IA; cut LOAF, 55sgp5 1866 crushed, Bssn5
s3I6c powdered, 91615Ac grarEala1ed
s 3l6 Q51ac cuhes, 5 9-l6M5szc.
Pig iron-Quiet and steady ;AmericaI $12.75
fD15.50.
Copber-steady; lake. $iO.s5.
Lead-Flat; domestic, So so.
Tin-sieady; straits, $40 S0i519 90: plates
tteady; spe ter was easy; dome,t sd 2bR
CHIoAeo, May 1s.-Pork easy; c@s4, @20.55;
. 1sEa G steady cash, slo65i september
Rib.s-steady; cash, sloo5; September,
S101215
shoulders $40 oo@1o.q5.
The herald., 1893-05-19
lOtb y--'F5 y lsIg5 W.

7VFHEE HNAIN IAENKTH.
FAN FRAEcisco. May IS.-Wheat closed
trmer December, 81 Ala; seller '93, new,
Barrie .Eirm; Deeamber 9sJke; seller
f3 new, 92s6c; May, 92sSc.
The herald., 1893-05-19
Chicaqo stock srsrtr-ta

Corn-Dnll; SPOT demand poor, moderate for
ltures. Spot closed al 81 All May at as lOd;
ne, ST As I'd, July, IS 2sxd
The herald., 1893-05-19

LIVERPOOL, May Is.-Whaat, demand mod
rate. No e red winter closed dull at 5s
The herald., 1893-05-19
oIearInx Hnnsa Rnainnaa-
san Frapcisco market RovIsw.

Los ANGELES. May 1s.-Tosay's business was
= follows Clear.ngs, $l63,6IL14; balances,
The herald., 1893-05-19
Chicawo Graiu nTarI,et.

CHfcAeo, May 18.-Wheat. moderate bust
Tess. The market opened &c lower; declin-
ID l55c on weaker cables, better crop reports
improved weather. held stesdy and closed easy
md lSselnwer than yesterday.
Reeeipts were $4,000 bushels; shipments,
ulosing quotafions: wheat, easy; cash,
l0isc; July. 7434c,
Corn-Wtakeri cssh, 4iz1c; July, 1916
Oats-Eesy; cash, 29t4e; July. 2sze.
Rye 59lsc
Barley-62c.
FInx-$l .O3
TirnnthV-se9 oClZ693 uE
The herald., 1893-05-19
NNnnl.
PatrOIpuV1T

NEW York, MAY 18-Wool firm and ou,et:
fom estic fleece, 27g32c; pulled, 26g37G; Tex
hs, 17&2lc.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-04-13
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Supplied by two rapid rivers flowing around the town
piping from elevation 395 feet Above the towns site,
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-04-13
1-WrRV TT rsa CIV "Y,77~-.o yj--''' Tlt
Il 80 Id u. z. =

The most valuable Of virgin forests. Of Walnut He
Yellow Poplar (whitc wood Birch lIcmlocN and thes5'
United States, Immediately tributary the town,
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-04-13
THE SITUATION.

Referring to the general state of af-
fairs in and around Big Stone Gap
the future prospects Of the place has,
possibly to some, become an old, old
story; but the Posr never tires speak
ing of the many advantages possessed,
naturally, by this immediate section.
you planta crop Of corn to-day
although it may be the richest field
on the farm-you don't expect to go
ont tomorrow and gather an armiul
Of roasting ears. SO it is with the
great coal, iron and timber re-
sources of this section. 1t is nee
essary to do the blowing and hoeing
before returns can be expected. This
work is now being done here. The
different companies owning the great
bodies of valuable mineral and tim
Der properties surrounding the town
are now doing the preliminary work,
and before a great while longer will
get Fright square down to business. y
OF course it's unpleasant to wait so
long for "thc good time that's com
ing" but it will be the more appre-
ciated when il docs come.
The Virginia Coal anal Iron Co.,
the Interstate Investment Co., the
Virginia, Tennessee and Carolina
Steel and Iron Co., the Mineral De
velopmcnt Co. and others have not
invested millions Of dollars OF
here merely for fun. They mean tc
develop their holdings, and when this
progressive move sets in nothing but
tho "rcncral destruction Of worlds
can hold Big Stone Gap down or pre-.
vent her from becoming one among the
foremost and leading manufacturing
ana industrial cities of the South
Paste this prediction on the wall
and if you are not too far past tho
meridian in life you will live to read
it again when all these things have
come to pass.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-04-13
TOBE REPRESENTED AT THE
WORLDS FAIR.

The Interstate investment Co.,
through it's agent. Mr. W. $. Palmer
Of this place, is getting out two sec
tions Of coal to be place.. on cNhibi-
bition at the Worlds Fair. One OF
them is taken from the company'S
property on Reasons fork OF Glover
fork, in Harlan comfy, Ky. This
section is !x2x5! feet, and COMES
from one Of the finest splint veins
found in the United States. The
other section is taken from a vein
near Crab Orchard, Va, and meas
ures 2x2x64 feet.
In addition to these specimens the
company is having mined from each
of four seams, at Crab Orchard, ten
tons of coal, which is ROW being
hauled by wagons to Double Tunnel,
to be shipped from that point to
Darlington, Ky, where il" coking
qualities are to he tested.
A magnificent display could be
made at the Worlds Fair of the coal,
iron and timber of this section of
country if the different large compa-
MES interested here were to join to-
gether and get up an exhibit.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-04-13

Two reliable beds OF Red Fossil Iron one carrying Is Fe
large deposit of Orskany Gre carrying o. per cent "a
part the town site, and thousands of lines ct
al Z
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-04-13

been made. There Is much doubt
about the confirmation Of the noml'
nation of Mr.. Eckcls Of Ill, to be
Comptroller Of the Currency, becaue
of objections raised by Senators on
account Of his lack of experience II
banking affairs. The Comptrolle1
has direct charge Of the Nationa
Banks, and the Senators think shoul'
be a man thoroughly conversant Will
banking methods.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-04-13

IL HIS report read before the Share
holders OF the Midllesborough Town
Co, in London, England, President
Powers, in referring to the adyanta-
gcs Of this as an iron producing sec
ton, said: 81 may mention with
regard to this iron, that | was told
in Louisville that the product of the
furnaces at Big Stone Gap, on the
louisville and Nashville Road, 60
miles n. E. of us, in locality
Astounding in the same natural re-
sources as far as ore is concerned. as
Middlcsborough, was fetching in the
Pittshurs and Cincinnati markets,
$500 per TON more than any iron
produced south of the Ohio River;
and the Southern States, gentlemen,
produce more than - per cent. of all
the iron smeltcd in the United States. !"
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-04-13
BIG STONE: G. i:
co 81,

Two beds Of Cokny Coal each six feet thick, M
Coke produced in tire United States, will be mines and
three miles the Two bed, OF Gas and Steam toa
feet thick and bed Of Cannot Coal unccs the
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-04-13

Hon. Jno. A. Buchanan and Col.
Dan. Trigg, Of Abingdon, Va, came
down from Wise C. II. Tuesday,
where they had been employed by
the defendant in the big land suit of
the Carter heirs against Stewart.
About seven days Of the court were
consumed in this case, which result
cd in the .lary rendering verdict in
favor Of the defendant.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-04-13
GA x moo WORTH OF GOODS TO BE SOLD At AN
A CHANCE OF 4 LIFETIIHTSS., !
eoN'7 MISS THE OPPORTUNITY !!

OF
GOODS! we are Heard
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-04-13

IN this issue Of the Posi- will be seen
the announcement of Mr.. Walter &.
Addison Of his candidacy for the posi-
tion of Mayor of Big Stone Gap. Mr..
Addison is we'll known to the voters
Of the town as thorough gentleman.
possessing high legal attainments and
we'll qualified to discharge the duties
of the office.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-04-13

There is an army of men employed
upon the railroads Of the United
States, an army of $4,000 They
are not engaged in iaalc mancuvcrs,
dress parade, barrack drills,or prepar-
alton for warfare, but by their dill
gence, energy and toll contribute I'M
mensely to the wealth, well being and
development of the country, the in
terchange of It's products, the diffusion
of information, and the prompt tans-
portation Of vast numbers Of passenger
with a remarkably low percentage
Of casualties. The number Of pas
sengers carried last year was $780,
100000. The number Of passengers
killed was 293.-ScicntiGc American.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-04-13

Remember next week is the last
chance to vote in the Pos1''s guitar
contest.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-05
CITY BREvITIEs.

The German Volunteers held their an
nual picnic at the Chatham club house
at Tybee yesterday and spent a delightful
day at the beach
There will be a general meeting of the
cotton exchange to-day to consider an
amendment to the rule of the bylaws in
relation to absent members.
A charming entertainment was given
by the Helpful Circleof Kings Daughters
at the residence of Mr.. Clement Saussy,
No. 81 Bolton street, last night.
The Atlanta Journal of Wednesday
printed excellent cuts of Manager Man
ming and Capt. McGarr of the Savannah
team. Our boys have made a great inn
preston in Atlanta.
Rev. DR. S A. Goodwin will lecture to-
night in the First Baptist church lecture
room on Chips" Those who have heard
DR.. Goodwin lecture know how entertain
ing he is The subject of his lecture to-
night is one upon which he has been able
TO talk very interestingly.
w. j. Evans Esq, the agent OF the
Charleston and Savannah railroad at Har-
deeville, 5. c., and who, during the vege-
table season has charge of the shipments
from the vicinity of Savannah over that
line, has been in town since Monday,
attending to shipping Mai. Ryals crops.
This is a new departure on the part of
the railroads, and shows that the veQe-
table or truck crop of Chatham county is
something that railroads arc anxious to.
encourage
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-05
MONEY IN BLACKBERRIEs.
The Little Berry in Abundance Now.
Profit in It's Cultivation.

There is a good income to be secured by
the people of the south from blackberries
which are indigenous to the soil and eli
mate The blackberries which are sold
on our streets are the uncultivated va
riety They are picked in the woods and
fields and along the roads, usually by col
ored children whose parents peddle them
on the streets Of the city, and at this time
of year are to be found on every table
1t is known by actual experiment that
very little cultivation of this wild variety
produces berry equal to that raised by
careful cultivation in the northern states.
Many people prefer the blackberry to
the strawberry. The cultivation and
care required by the latter make it at all
times a luxury With the same cultiva-
tion the blackberry would doubtless be
larger and more remuncrative crop.
With the advantage of refrigerator cars
and refrigerators on steamships the
blackberries from the south could be
landed fresh in northern markets There
is evidently great opening for this native
product, and those who will cultivate it
will find that it is a money crop Who
will start the cultivation of blackberries9
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-05
A GENERAL REDUCTION.
The Dull Months Bring About a Gen.
eral Scaling Down of the Central S
Forces.

The Dull Months Bring About a GEN
eral Scaling Down of the Central S
Forces.
In accordance with instructions from
Supt. Wadley thirty-four men have been
laid off from the Central railroad shops in
Augusta, at least for the summer months
Inquiry here yesterday developed the
fact that this was not due to the fact that
the Port Royal road had been removed
from the Central system as the Central
intends to keep up that road in as good
condition as 1t has been kept while under
It's Immediate control, and il is said
openly by all the Central officials that the
Central's interests in the Port Royal are
too large to let that road run down
The reduction of forces is said to be due
to general order from the receiver
Office, directing a reduction of forces in
all the shops, and it seems that Augusta
came first on the list, dis thirty-four men
were dismissed there on orders received
from Supt. Wadley How far this order
may result in scaling down the forces in
all the shops Is not known, but it is said
that there will be other reductions of
forces at the various shops in the state.
How far it will effect the shops in Savan-
nah is not known.
The reason for this reduction of forces
is that the summer months of May, June
and July are very dull, and there is little
business doing. Consequently the large
forces employed during the winter are not
needed during these duh months
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-05
The CITY TOLOSE NOTHING.
City Attorney Adams Opinion Of the
Liberty Street Decision.

He Thinks the Supreme Court Only
Reversed the Lower Court Because
the Ordinance Was Not Exactly in
Conformity to the Act as to Street
Intersections According to His
View the Assessment Under the Act
Would Be Greater on the Property
Owners The Full Claim Must Event.
ually Be Paid.
City Attorney Adams does not think
the city will lose anything by the supreme
courts decision in the Liberty street
pavement case. According to his views
the new assessment may even be higher
than the one which the property holders
appealed against
II inferred" said Mr.. Adams, from
the courts former decision that the YER
dict of the jury would be sustained, it
having been submitted upon question of
fact, and the evidence showing clearly
that the city had not charged the prop.
erty owners a dollar in excess of what
was due, but, on the contrary, less than
the city might have charged.
GROUND OF THE DECISION.
"The supreme court set aside the iudg-
ment because the act Of the legislature
and the ordinance did not seem to the
court to be in entire accord I was under
the impression that there was no substan-
tial difference. The act of the legislature
provides that the city should be consid-
cred as property owner with reference
TO lntersecting streets, and the ordinance
directed that the costs Of the work for
those streets should be deducted before
any amount was pro-rated among property
owners. This exclusion resulted in the
city paying for these intersecting streets
I'm the trial before the Jury the city
showed that an assessment under the act
and under the ordinance would result in
the same amount exactly for each prop
erty owner as TO any street in the city,
except Liberty street, and that an assess
ment under the ordinance made the bills
of the property owner smaller as to this
street, by reason of the grass plats. This
testimony was undisputed.
THE CITY ALL RIGHT.
81 was under the impression that when
the case was before the supreme court on
the demurrer to the affidavit all the legal
questions had been decided in favor of the
city and that this finding of the jury I'M
der sufficient evidence, would practically
terminate the litigation But as
to this, it seems that l was in
error. There is no reason, however, why
an assessment cannot be made strictly
under the last decision, and | believe that
the result will cause the city no loss, and
will be of no pecuniary advantage to the
property owners | believe every dollar
of the city's claim will be collected in
full.
THE constitutionality of the legislation
having been fully sustained, an assess
ment can be made in compliance with
every suggestion of the supreme court in
either case, and believe that this ASSESS
ment will stand"