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The morning call., 1894-08-03
Compliment Mr.. Backus.

paper, expressing regret at the retirement
of Hon. Samuel w. Backus from the Postmas-
tership OF San Francisco, is being circulated
and largely signed by representatives OF the
various bonklng-hOuses and mercantile firms.
HIS management OF the cf1lci, IL Is declared
ness until IL takes rank Today with those OF the
largest cities OF the Union.
In retiring from tile postal service, the paper
concludes. Mr.. Backus takes with him the
good viii OF the community and the special
appreciation OF the business fraternity, whose
Interests he was ever prompt TO subserye.
The morning call., 1894-08-03
Fire on the Gaelic

Fire broke out at $50 o'clock last night In
hold OF the steamer Gaelic. The vessel is
lying at the Mail dock, where she discharged
her cargo yesterday, and when smoke was
discovered coming from a hatch an alarm was
sounded from box 30 When the fremen ar
rived they found there was nothing for them to
90. as the crew had eXtinguished the flame 8.
The hre broke out IL a heap of mats and dun
mage slowed in the hold. aud did little damage.
The morning call., 1894-08-03
MARRIED.

CARR-SCHAAP-In this city. August 2, 1894,
at St Bridgets Church, by the Rev. Father Nc
kenna, David j. Carr and Emma A. Schaap.
both OF San Francisco.
MANTELL-JAMES-In this city, January A.
1394. Emil Mantell and Fannie L. James, both
OF San francisco.
LOWAY-ROBINSON-In this city. August
i. 1884,. by the Rev. John Kimball. Walter s.
Halloway and ii. bell Robinson, both OF San
Francisco.
IESEN-ANDRESON-In Oakland August
]. 1894. by the Rev. l. L. p. Dietriehson, Hans
MathleSen and Annie IL Anderson.
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Republican Editors.

The executive committee of the Califor.
mia League of Republican Newspapers
met in an anterOom, also in secret session.
James McCFaney editor of the Lakeport
Avalanche, presided. 1t was decided to
hold meeting of the league in the near
future for the purpose of defining plan
Of campaign by united effort. The best
methods to carry on the fight were also
considered, and it seemed to be a settled
question that the campaign will be one of
soucatlon ratner than stump oratory and
loud hurrah; and also that personal and
house TO house canvass will be best for the
party.
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Fridays
Trade Makers.
PlunS to Tickle
the Bargain
Seekers Palate.
SILKS.
At soc a Yard

Encouraged by the success of our 35c
SILK Sale of Wednesday. wherein the
entire offering was sold within few
hours. we have placed on sale to-day a
collection al soc. 1t comprises Printed
Indias, Changeab bic Figured Surahs
and Taffetas. Shepherd Checks. On
dees, Crystals. etc.. goods we sold
daily at 75c. 81 and 81 %. They will
be closed out by night-fall as there is
not a piece in the collection upon
which there is not loss of from 80 to
70 per cent There will be active Silk
selling to-day. Don't miss it.
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Death Of an insane Patient.

Johanna Blount, an old widow, who lived at
3o4 Hayes street. was taken to the Receiving
hospital on Tuesday morning. She was suffer
Ing mentally from religious mania and physi-
cally from general ability. She became weaker
and weaker and died about noon yesterday.
The body was taken TO the Morgue.
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BIRTHS -MARRIAGES-DEATHS.
BORN.

BORN.
DEAN-In this city, August .. 1894, to the wife
OF George ]. Dean, son.
CooLEY.In this city, July 80. 1894. to the wife
OF a. ). Cooley, son.
MIG UEL-ln this CITY, July 30 1894 to the wife
of 8. Miguel. daughter
FlNAL-In this city. August L, 1894. to the wife
OF j. T. Vinal, daughter
YoUNG-IB this city. Juy 81, 1894. to the wife
OF James ii. Young. a son.
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The EIaes of All Nations.

The ladies of Grace M. L. Church, Twenty
first and Capp streets, will give an entertain
mont entitled 1.-THE Flags of Ali Nations" at
the church at O'Clock next Thursday evening.
A feature of the programme Will be the wear
Ing OF badges indicative OF the land In which
tue person wearing the badge was born.
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ClOSSnaD'S Specific Mixture

With this remedy persons can cure themselves
without the least exposure, change of diet. or
change in application to business The medicine
contains nothing that 10 of the least Injury the
Constitution. Ask your druggist for it. Price 81
bottle. nolO Fr,ru ly
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Don't forget about part twenty-five
OF Picturesque Calf ornia. 1t is great
number and every page is full OF inter-
est. Everybody should have 1t.
The morning call., 1894-08-03
BERKELEY.

The mysterious cases of giant powder. dis
covered on wednesday In the bay at West
Berkeley, caused not little excitement during
the attempt 10 account for It's presence; but
the mystery has been entirely cleared away,
and the anarehistic possibility has dwindled
down TO a common explosive. During the time
of the strike a large number OF the strikers
started out from West Oakland for the stations
along the road; the deputies at West Berg eley
fearing that the men would reach that point
and possibly do injury with some dynamite the
railroad company had been using at that
point, took the boxes out on the pier and
dropped them in the bay.
Two Open Letters.
George WOodsum has issued an open letter
denying in full the assertions made by a san
Francisco daily of August /, aud explaining
that the reporter had published the story OF an
insane woman without inquiry as to rhe facts of
the case. Mrs. Woodsum Is insane and has been
confined in an asylum at different times. Her
two sons have purchased her q home of about
$1,000 In value, and, Instead OF trying to cheat
The morning call., 1894-08-03

Vellum first came into use as material
or bookbin ding about 1910.
The morning call., 1894-08-03

We are closing out our
entire stock of Mems Fur
nishings. The great sale
will take place next Monday.
Be prepared for values never
heard of.
The morning call., 1894-08-03
WrightS Indian Vegetable Pills

Are acknowledged by thousands of persons who
have used them for over forty years to cure
SICK HEADACHE GlDDINESS, CONSTrPA.
TloN. Torpid Liver, Weak Stomach Pimples
ana purify the blood. nox FrTu ly
The morning call., 1894-08-03

Overstocked in our Base
ment Salesroom-Crockery,
Housefurnishings Draper
les, Boys Clothing and
Toys, all to be sacrificed.
These are facts.
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At 1255c.

PRINTED DUCK SUITINGS-The
same kind, the same quality that every
house that owns them sells at 25c.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-30
HAS REACHED THE CAPITAL.
Gen. FitZgeraId's CommOnweal En-
ters Washington and Goes Into
Camp in the Suburbs

Washington, D. c., May 23.-Fitz~
gerald's New England industrial army
arrived in Washington late last night.
The Senate being still in session, the
sergeant-at-arms was notified that the
New England army was marching upon
the capitol and some mounted officers
were quickly dispatched to ascertain
what it was all about. The
converging avenue into which the
country pike empties center
the very heart of the capitol grounds,
and along that avenue the jaded cohort
Of Swift and Fitzgerald trudged along;
but on approaching the capitol grounds
they took the road to the right, not ven
turing to enter with their banners into
the sacred precincts of the government
reservation. Their advance agent had
secured vacant house on Tenth Street
near R, in the residence portion of the
city. There the weary men directly
narche6
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-30
KNIGHTS In POLITICS.
Important Circular Issued to Mem.
bers by the General EX-
eCutiVe Board

Philadelphia, Pa, May 24-The gen
eral executive board of the Knights OF
Labor has issued call for conference
of representatives of labor organizations
ordered by the last General Assembly,
and to be held in St. Louis on June H.
AS prelude to the call it also sends
out an address Of caution to members
Of the order, warming them against
false reports published in the press
regarding the sayings and actions
of the general officers. Members are
also urged to study every move on the
political chess board in view of the fact
that the money question will have to be
settled by the next Congress. No ma1
shall receive the votes Of the Knights OF
Labor for Congress who does not recog
nize the right Of the people to control
and issue the money or medium OF eX-
change of the United States.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-30

passed to its second reading in the House
of Commons.
The CHILEAN government has issued q
decree directing the payment of customs
duties in gold
w. J. Van Dyke, formerly promi-
nent banker at Minneapolis, Mimi, died
at Atlanta Ga.
In the Republican congressional con-
vention at Olathe, Kas., 57S ballots have
been taken without result.
Brazilian residents are said to have in
suited and beaten the Portuguese vice
consul at Rabat, Morocco.
The Des Moines, Ia, water works
have been closed for want of fuel owing
to the miners strike.
"A bomb was found at the door of the
fiat occupied by Able GARNER, the Chris
tan Socialist, at Paris.
Frank e. Gaven was elected grand
master of the Grand Lodge of Indiana
Masons at indianapolis.
Edgar Scott. a travelling salesman,
was called from his house at Peoria and
was shot by r. +. Nedrow.
Between 300 and 400 Santa Fe shop
employees at Topeka, Kas., have been laid
Off on account of poor business.
Reuben Crow was fatally assaulted
in saloon row at Vincennes, Ind, by
Tom and Ben Butler, who fled.
J. l.. Knise q merchant committed
suicide at Ottumwa, Ia, by shooting.
Financial difficulty was the cause.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-30
Markets by telegraph.

and lower; No. spring, 53bc; No. 1 North
ern, 64c; July, $3.50. Cornl-Quiet and low
er; No. 3, &c. Oats-LOWer; No. 2 white.
SIC; No 3 white, 36Hi@37c. Rarley-LOwers
No; 2, SOC; sample, on track, 51@55c.. Rye
Lower; pork, 11.75; Lard, 695. Receipts
Flour, 1850; wheat 27,3OA; barley, 5000:
Shipments-FIolar, ,4S8, barley, 1000.
Chicago Wheat-Easy; No. cash.
533s@5334c; July, 55as@551ac; September
$3.50; December $3.50. Corn-Easy; No. 2
cash, 36Ac; July, 371aGa375sc; September,
38asc. Oats-Easy; No. cash. 3318c; July,
3O5s030%c; September, 261sc. Pork-I.ower;
cash, ITO; July, 11.771z; September, 11.s7h.
Der, 6.75; Short Rihs-Lower; cash, 6.10;
July, 6.10; September, 6.121a. Rye-Firm;
No. 2, 451ac.. Flaxseed- No. 1, 1.33.
Timothy Seed-Dull; prime, 400
Chicago -Cattle-Receipts, 300; 4 cars Tex
ans; dull, steady; prime to extra native
steers, 4.25045O medium, 3.90ll4 10; Others
3.70@4.0O; Texans, 2.80@385. Hogs-Re-
ceipts, 16,50O; 5@10c lower, good clearance:
rough heavy, 440@4.65; packers and mixed.
4. 8O@4 S7!A; assorted light 4,75@4.s 5. Sheep
and lambs-Receipts 1900; steady; top
sheep, 4.000475 top lambs, 45Od5. 80.
st. observation-disclosures; cash, 5012c;
May, 511sc; July, 52Ac. Corn-LOwer; cash,
36Ac; May, 361sc; June, 351Ac; July, 3o3sc;
September, 3615c. Oats-Lower; cash, Boo;
May, 35a4c; July, 28Ac; August, 247sc.. Pork
and May, 53Ac; July, 5419c; August 55asc
September, 56Ac Corn-Dull; No. 2 cash,
38c; July, 38c bid. Oats-Steady; No.
mixed, 36c; No. white, 3712c. Rye-Easy;
cash, 49c. ClOyerseed-LoWer, dull; prime
cash, $50; October, 40.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-30
ROBBED BY HER ATTORNEY.
Sensational Feature of the Disappear
ance of Mrs. w. A. Martin.

Sens ationa1 Feature Of the Disappear-
ance of Mrs. w. A. Martin.
San Diego, Cal, May 23.-Mrs. Will
lam A Martin, wife of the manager of
the New York Witness, who has been
wandering over the world over two years,
and who was discovered IN San Francisco
by her brother, DIR. Il. II. Heydecker, of
New York, has been brought here with
her child. DR.. Heydecker says Mrs.
Martins disappearance has been traced
to the agency of q New York lawyer
who, by means of a power of attorney
has transacted all her business during her
absence, and according to reports, divert
ed from it's proper channels $4,000 Of
her annual income, leaving for her sup
port only the remaining $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-30
A WESTERN CHAUTAUQUA.
Liberal Religious Congress Plans a
Big Resort in Some Wis
COnSin Town.

Chicago, H., May 24.-At this morn
ing's session of the Liberal Religious
Congress the Rev. DR.. II. W.
Thomas, as committee, pre-
sented a plan for a great West
ern Chautauqua, which was laid over
until tomorrow He said: "Our idea
is to make it a great summer resort
where We can have our homes while
others could find accommodations at
hotels. think it possible to find place
Within fifty or sixty miles of Chicago
in Wisconsin probably-where the peo-
pie of the town would be willing to
put up our buildings. We would
not undertake to keep hotels
and boarding houses, as We
are independent people and can take
care of ourselves. Our plan would be
to advertise largely and we think it
would attract tens of thousands of
DoODleD
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-30
ENGINEERS NAME OFFICERS.
Youngson and Ingraham Elected As
sistant Chief and Recorder.

St. Paul, Mimi, May 23.-The engin-
GERS to-day took up the election of officers,
there being several vacancies A E.
Youngson, off Meadville, Pa, was re
elected assistant grand chief, receiving
800 votes out of 4s,s, the result being di-
vided between several others. T. S. In
graham was reelected first grand engin-
eer, or recorder, by vote of 4O1 out of
453 A list of fifteen cities was selected
from which to choose the next place of
meeting and the choice will lie between
Columbus, O.; Ottawa, Ont, and Salt
Lake City, these three being given the
nrofornnoo
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-30
SMITHS APPEAL TAKEN UP.
The General Assembly Hears Arguments
in the HereSy Case.

The General Assembly Hears Argument
in the Heresy Case.
Saratoga, n. Y, May 24.-The appeal
of the Rev. Henry Preserved Smith was
taken up to-day by the Presbyterian
the appeal was begun by DR.. Smith.
The reading of the full records was
waived, as far as they are to be used in
the argument. Prof Smith stated that
ne proposed only to argue six of the
grounds of appeal instead of twelve.
The argument at the start concerned
the existence of prejudice in the mem
bers of the presbytery which originally
tried him
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-30
LYON WOULD NOT WREsTLE.
Sandow Awarded the Match with Col.
Boone's Commodore.

San Francisco, CAL, May 23.-Over
5000 people assembled at Central Park
last night to witness a wrestling match
between SandOw and Col. Daniel e.
Boone's tame lion Commodore Commo-
dore was muzzled, his. paws being en-
cased in big boxing gloves. When San
dow entered the iron cage the lion was
lying on all tours, and no amount of teas
ing could get him to stand up or lose his
temper. Sandow lifted him from the
ground and swung him around and
around, but it was of NO avail After ten
minutes of this, farce the match was given
to SandOW
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-30
A BATTLE In SAMOA.
Native Forces OF the King Prepared
to Attack the Rebels on the
Old Atu& Battlefield.

Auckland, N. g., May 23.-The steam
ship Monowai brings important news in
regard to the situation Of affairs ON the
Samoan Islands. A large prop rtion OF
the government army had been sent to
the front, and the rebels were massed
in Atua, the battlefield of 1888.
A conflict between the rebels
and government troops was then
probable at any hour. The King,
when the steamship arrived, had given
the Aana party until May 10 in which to
submit. The British warship Curacao
and the German warships Buzzard and
Fake were at Apia on May II. 1t is
expected that an engagement has been
foTIoht before now
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-30
REMAINS AT FORTY CENTS.
The Senate Fixes the Tariff Rate Oh
Iron Ore Without Di-
vision.

Washington, D. c., May ON the
Senate to-day, Senator Platt's amend
ment making iron ore 80 cents ton was
Laid on the table-yeas 81, nays p.
The finance committee amendment
placing the duty of 40 cents ton was
them agreed upon without division.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-30
MRS, LEASE ILL IN KANSAS.
She is Suffering from a Severe Attack of
Sciatic rheumatism,

Olathe, Kas., May 24.-Mrs. Lease is
very sick woman. DR.. Roby, of To-
peka, and several physicians from Kan
sas City have held a consultation, and
her son Charles is with her. She has
sciatic rheumatism. Her leg is SO
drawn that she rests with it drawn at
the knee and it is impossible to
straighten it entirely. The fingers of
her hand are also drawn and the hand
cuoIlop
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-30
STATE TICKET NAMED.

Alabama Democrats Nominate Con-
gresham Oates for Governor.
Montgomery, Ala, May 23.-~Tn the AL
ALBANIA Democratic convention to-day
nominations We're made as follows: Gov
ernor, Congressman w. G. Oates; secre
tary of state, J. X. Jackson; treasurer,
J. c. Smith; auditor, John Pulcifer. The
platform, which has not yet been adopted,
miniStratiOO
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-30
WILL APPEAL TO CONGRESS.

Object of the Meeting of Railway EN-
pIoyes liz New York City.
New York, May PA large number
of delegates have already arrived to at
tend the great conference of railroad
employees AT whichea severe Indictment
of railroad methods will be prepared
for Congress. The conference opens on
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-30
MR.. GLADsToNE'S ILLNESS.
Again Suffering from a Severe Cold
The Operation DELAYED.

London, May 23.-The physician in at
tendance upon Mr.. Gladstone reports
that the latter has had a return Of the
cold from which he suffered recently.
DR.. Nettleship will not attempt the oper-
alton upon Mr.. Gladstone's eye until DR..
Bond has declared his patient to be in
GOOD health
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-30
CLEVELAND RUYS A MINE.
The President Said to Have Invested il
Cripple Creek Property.

Cripple Greek, Col, May PA. half
INTEREST," in the Caledonia mine has been
sold to Willard Ward, S. q. Dixon and
DR.. Ward, Of New York City. DR.. Ward
is a personal friend of Grover Cleve-
land and is said to have represented
the President in this transaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-30
Long Term for an Assault.

Muskegon, Mich, May 23.-James w.
Smith, convicted of deadly assault on
Ole Goudberg, was sentenced this
morning to ten years at Jackson peni-
Tertiary.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-30
League:
LATEST MARKET REPORTS.
MILWAUKEE May 26.
Milwaukee Dairy Market.

inferior to good, do, 1Ol15c; best dairy Sc
Eections, 13@15c; lines, fair to choice, do
100l13e; packing STOCK. do. 7@9c; roll, s
M1Oc
Cheese-Full cream fats, new, per Id, So
&c; brick, 7@8c; limburger; 7G910c; SWISS
110I12c.
Eggs-Fresh, per doz, 9@f0c.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-30
GLADSTONE is IMPROVING.

The Ex-Premier Recovering from the Eff
fects of the Operation.
London, May ga bulletin issued
early to-day, in regard to the health OF
Mr.. Gladstone, says that he is making
excellent progress towards complete
recovery
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-30

William Preschle was arraigned at
La Crosse on a charge of assault with
intent to do great bodily harm. lie
pleaded not guilty and was held for trial
5n $4,000 bonds.
The Common Council at Oshkosh vot-
ed against a resolution in favor OF mu-
nicipal ownership of an electric light
plant.
L. w. Wallace has been arrested at
La Crosse on a charge OF breaking INTO
the Burlington depot.
Postmaster FISHERMAN, Of Green
Bay, will send to the State Historical So
cietv a receipt given to Daniel Whitney
by Moses Hardwick in 1888 for money
received by Mr.. Hardwick IN payment 1or
his services as mail carrier.
Miss Laura E. Crump, student. at
Ormsby Hall, Lawrence University;
while walking in the woods, was poisoned
by contact with ivy. Her face is SO fear
fully swollen at present that she is not
able to see.
John Hamilton, formerly station
agent at Fond du Lac for the Wisconsin
Central, has gone to Appleton, where he
has accepted a position as cashier IN the
Chicago q North Western freight office.
George Tellor, the young man who
had his arm crushed while making a
coupling in the Northwestern yards al
Marinette, was obliged to suffer the am
putation of the member
During the progress of an entertain
ment in the Opera House at Belmont
unknown parties threw stones through
the window One spectator Was serious
~ injured.
The Racine Common Council received
bids for lighting the streets of the city
and found that the lowest bid submitted
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-03-15
woea From The old Mulberry Tree.

Cardinal Gibbons VIII be the recipient
March IS of jewel box made from wood
that formed part Of the roots OF the old null
berry tree at St Mary's under which the
first mass in Maryland Is said TO have been
celebrated, March 25, 1884. The donor
will be Gen. Bradley T. johnson, who has
selected the anniversary Of the event as the
date OF the presentation. The tree was be-
tween three and four hundred years old
when IL blew down, some years ago. It's
trunk was so much decayed as TO be useless.
but the roots were sound General John
son had the box made from wood be obtain
ed shortly af.er the tree fell. 1t Il inches
long. inches wide and Al inches deep
and Is lined with cardinal red satin. A
silver plate In the shape Of q Maryland
cross will embellish the lid. On the cross
will &c inscribed the dates March %, 1884,
the day OF the landing at st, Mays; May
1, 1919, when the "act concerning religion"
which guaranteed religious liberation in
Maryland, was passed; August 10. 1858
when Cardinal Gibbons was consecrated,
and June q, 1885, when he was created
Cardinal. The Cardinal will use the box
for his pectoral jewels-Sun.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1894-03-15
FOR A WATER SUPPLY.
& Satisfactory Meeting.

A Town Meeting was held Monday even
ing last at Moore's Hotel, Leonardtown.
The organization was perfected by selecting
Mr.. George W. Joy as chairman and Fran
els V. King as secretary. Mr.. Herbert F,
Moore explained the reasons for the meet
ing and expatiated upon the need Of fire
department for the village.
DIR. Paul Campbell, upon request Of the
meeting, explained the tower and tank
system of a water supply which he had
seen in successful operation in towns of
New York State and succinctly and clear
ly showed the practical workings of the
plan. Upon the suggestion of Rev. Chas
X. Jenkins, a committee of three was ap
pointed by the chair to communicate with
houses having piping, towers, tanks, hose
ard lumber for sale and obtain cash prices
for all essentials for building and equipping
a tank of 10000 gallons capacity and re-
port the result of its investigations TO
subsequent meeting which is to assemble
at the call OF the chairman. The chair ap-
pointed as the committee. Rev. Chas K
Jenkins, Jos III. Milburn and b. M. Abell
Il was moved and carried that the Town
Commissioners be waited upon and re.
qucsted TO CO operate in the movement.
On motion of Mr.. l. b. Abel commit
tee of two was appointed TO wait upon the
County Commissioners and solicit their aid
in furihering the project. Messrs Abel
aud Camalier were named as the commit.
Tee. On motion the meeting adjourned.
Tuesday Messrs. Campbell. Jos. Mat
tingly and B. NJ. Abel measured the streets
for the purpose of asceriaining the length
of piping needed for mains, &c.
The meeting was well attended and the
people seemed impressed with the feast
bility and practicability of the proposed
scheme. II was the opinion of DR.. Camp
bell that 5000 was liberal estimate of the
cost of the material and work.
We hope the scheme viii succeed for IL
will afford the town a great protection
against fire and viii moreover greatly re-
duce our rates Of insurance and enable rs
to get stronger companies to take risks
here