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Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1894-02-15
lsIny

Tlle map cont ms sno spot cal Ied
Rainy Lake INV. he postofice|
department. knows 10 10 s1ch metropos
his. Is,ised, in 1898 np euler
knew Of such i place heA the
new year opened there VAS nothing
but 4 bleak spot on The Wild share
Of the great lake u sti' lfssent HE
site of the city of tie above name.
But today there IS . rushing and
and hast ing nAst,sc polls of
several HUNDRED Souls, some dwell.
ing N shantles, some in tents and
some il blankets under aheltering
pines, and there Arc kstsasfes and he.
tells, and even custom house. And
still the population increases At the
rate Of 90 to 100 per IA
Rainy Lake City IS The seat Of the
newly discovered gold diggiings and
the Mecca Of the gold fever exodus.
Reports Of gold arc rcseate, ana
tempting to the adventurous. And
50 from pulnih and Grand Rapids
on the south, Rat Portage III III the
west and Port Arthur il the east,
the thronains pilgrims turn then
faces, and b. sleigh, " dog train
and on foot, press their way to the
city whore pork is 90 cents pei
pound and butter 4hs
How great will De the gold slevel,
opmeMt no one can foretell. Re.
ports are thick Of rich finds. But
# the gold fever leads 70 n0 more
gold than that which 90 years ago
sent hundreds Of misguided beings
70 the Vermillion range, the pin
grimage will not be in vain. HI.
gold fever to the Vrsmi Hon result.
ed IN the discovery and develop
ment Of Minnesota's vast iron re-
sources. The Rainy Lake gold exc
dns has already led to the discoy5
cry Of rich agricultural and timber
resources, And to one Of the greatest
water powers west Of Niagara. Til,
Rainy river valley will BE the seat
Of no small industrial development,
whatever the result Of the gold dis
coyeries. Either from Grand Rap.
ids or from Tower, or from both,
railways will doubtless be extended
in the near future, and then tho.
Rainy river valley will the Mecca
Of throng Of farming, commercial,
manufacturing and mining popula
ton bent on permanent settlement.
Minneapolis Tribune.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1894-02-15

II IS q Significant fact HAT all
anarchists are atheists. Christian
lty and a,'arcly are two opposite
forces; the former lifts humanity to
:. higher. better and nohler fife, til,
latter kindles the baser passions and
,lrags man downwnrds. Law and
order are OF God. Anarchy glories
IN nWlessness and disorder.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1894-02-15

Gov. NELSON did the eight thing
N appointing his old friend and
political ally, 9. A. Gilman, to the
Office Of state librarian. Anew years
ago Mr.. Gilman was one OF the
most talked Of politicians III the
state. But politics, instead Of max.
ing men tamons, sometimes rele.
gates them to oblivion.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1894-02-15

WITH coal in tosean, gold in The
Rainy Lake region, pine and other
valuable timber in the vicinity ii
Red Lake and nortl,ward, and
wheat, pigs, cattle, horses and sheep
IN the Red river valley, who saws
northern Minnesota is not l.:ch ii
natural resources.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1894-02-15

Wheat prices hive tnkcn Il down
ward course again Al cents for
No. l hard ti,is week, And there s
very little hope Tor better prices ii.
the fall. II yon can't raise whentat
q cost OF 25cts. bush.l, bettcrnot
raise it at all tt is II matter 81
Misrepresentation for our TURNER'S to
diversity.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1894-02-15
" 4 I--s = 10 ------------r------
What Of the Future?

u is surely neiorthew llcatgrow-
ing Turner especially the call
wheat iarlner-to do a bit Of farm
ing with his head. Can lie afford To
SOW great areas Of wheat, involving
huge outli,ys for seed, labor, etc,
anu take the chances that it implies?
He may have hundreds oil acres that
he dislikes to see lying idle, but their
ldieness is better than therintlnstry
i the latter will bring no better rs.
turns than the former, which has
been the average rule for /, few. wears
past The most bnsinpss-likp and
silirst course scemsto betllat which
Involves the feWest risks. The,lispo.
s't'on is 70 grow ~ big crop AMI Nip
out the old man Of h. s,.;,-n,ort",,..,
at one fell swoop. But ii after al
the expense, toll an! anxiety The OH
man only clings the tighter, and IS
only tho more heavy, then what?
Does the nnortgagc disappear any
more rapidly. is the Interest an,
more easily paid because yoa made
q heroic, costly but futile ii te.ltl,t "a.
ttissipate tl,elone on pap Til, snIlc5s!
Why not sow less wllci,t, SOW il nl,ls
on land tllat is ln.st adapted rs it.
SOW WHAT you c:,l without hiring
much orany help, and only SO m,,cls
as you t'it'l harvest largely within.
Your own resources. The chances
are that more clear money will come
to yOn than through The more risky
and costly traditional plan, and
that, aftersall. Is whntconllts. Tlnn
try some other crops; barley, outs,
corn, pOtators, Il garden; by all
mems q garden, whose small fruits
and vegetables will hold starvation
at arms length, no matter what
shnppens.
Instead Of the risks involved in !
sowing the usual urea of wheat as |
sumo risks in getting q start iRhogs,
sheep and cows. 1.-the f,lrmerwouhlI
risk as bravely md work us filitlf,ll-'
~ iM some Of these side issues as lleis
prone to do in wheat the chances are
that he would feel het ter when the
frOsts md SHOWS al winterclose,lownI
upon him. He may nsk, Where IS
the money in these things Z Tbs re
ply might be: where IS tlle money hlE
wheat, where h;ss it been for some
years pnst, where II il likely to be III
the future? 1t is hard to INTRODUCED
innovations; it il unpleasant us we'll
as difficult to get out Of deep, !
smoothly-worn rnts; Ills not easy to.I
change systems 81 turning; bntwhenE
the struggle becomes one 81 life or
death, 81 having d home Or being
Of q livelihood orpenury itE
should not tnke long to decide upon
9 change Of some kind.
Farm, Stock md Home.
Steamship tickets i5r s;llu at re-
1Uced rat Ter lly ~ " ssss
STATE q INK or M * RRisN.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1894-02-15
Every lOdl Go g to-
1tj3 al


Should rt,q nest t,f their ticket agellt.
Ticket, re;.,l ing Via lie cLhs.g Mil
N,t,aket 4 ST. Pil,Il ,rt,yt.el, Sc.
ssP:iill and tsllis.a lle round tr iii,
l,'sstsi Is e. tjO Tickets ire good fo 81
80, fl.olti date 81 s,,lp. siil,itct to
xteIsis'll On nsl,l iiIpllll pm, mont,
Tlas tis; kets ;,i.e IN s,,le Now s2,Btll..
Dec 5til, md Dee: llstO !, LIST ii, s
sslnsis:e The M ilwaiik offers Sd.
EI'erio1. ioils aud freqll
.tll.ill salsvi,e r & e .llily trims l,e-
tween Aiinn.al polls ,,ll.l 81 ,..Hl md
! ,llle;tss For pal.tictll :lls s;,l1 Of,
Your ne;lrest tick
l. ,'nnl,sN ss' GEN /. z lass.
Agent, ST. l,aul NJ inn.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1894-02-15
PkEAlsro ORIG REMAINs.

The Skeleton 81 Another Tall Man Recent
Is Discovered Near 1lentonc.
Fresh discoveries Of human remains,
probably prehistoric were fonnd this
week on the Italian frontier near Mem
tone. Two years ago the cleton OF a.
man more than s feet high was nnearth-
ed at. the same spot under Tho direction.
of an English Archaeological. Workmen
ii q cave. recently uncovered several
slabs of stone which seemed to form a
part Of a dolmen. The earth cont aimed
many bones of animals, broken evil.
IDENTIFY, for the extraction Of tho mar
row, and there were indications Of fire
close by. Several small, pierced shells
which once formed q chap1et and a
row of stag's teeth were hear III hand.
The skeleton Of /, man [. feet inches
II height was lying on It's lack The.
legs were crossed Lelow tho knee. The
tight arm was EXTENDED and Lent back
ward toward the head. The hand was
sclinched Tho left hand was placed
under the head. The Same posi- ton has
been frequently observed III curly neo-
5ithic bnrials. A fine q ystal OF carbon
.ateof limo beside the skeleton WINS prob
ally i talismali. Further excavations
in The cavern revealed innunerable
bones OF animals, notably Il fine yerte-
.brte Of ii lllaInmoth. Still mother find
ia n fiint implement, which appears to-
he o. pal:noli tl,ic ne Pafis Letter.
70 20 riesl lsnr NJ. I'M, r.tl,ls. m
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1894-02-15
"a il reported TINT Argyle has Ii
gentleman who would like to replace
Ole Nelson rs county superintendent
ofscliools When the lntter's term ex-
pircs. Argyle Banner

SoMANY reports OF rich discov-
series Of gold in the Rainy Lake reg.
ion are current, that We fear an at.
tempt will soon lie made to demo-
netize gold. It will become too
abundant md cllsnp for Il money
metal.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1894-02-15
REA / NORTHERN RAILWAY !:
sT,IxgE Cam

I'D w. ~ llsSsSl - go y -.
Daily trains between St. Innl
Minneapolis, Sioux City, ST. Cloud
.frunkstnn, Mnorlleatl, Fargo, Grand
Forks, Glaftnll Winnipeg Devils !
Lake, Great Fails, Helena, But te,
sk,.lisreIl Spok ne and Sent tie
S. I'fnitie Coast trains run Palace
!1i, in.s md s,laep ing Cars, Buffet, lis
1,r.,rv tlbsersv,lt ion, Smoking Gars,
lsrtp CoIonist sSleepel.s et e.
Connect ions ii ST Paul md MIN
nc.,rulis with trains 10 md from
take Superior points, sl,iengt, Sc.
I.onis md the East, South mud
Southwest
Crosses Tie Rock mud Cascade
Mountains III dry light giving p;lr-s
sen gers I, t.lllnee i = Sc some Of the
finest scenery III AIneritn.
Connect ions III Seat tie with stesltn-
ans Tor Png. Sound points, Califorss
mia, Ak,sk,a. .Ji,p,,n md llina, mud
hvsr;,il 10 Pslcitirl Coast points.
Connections Mt Bonnt.E Ferry,
Idaho, Tor II note,s;,iis river md luke
points; ;st Nrln,ttlsp s,lsl. for
lake gipl,ll., lie Upper Columbian
aud he lls;ll III slist lis
Picket sold and In 2;:ss,,se ci.es kt1sts
Tor ill pli.,s.if; points
For pnl,lirati.ans and srl,li,iians
;.bou II. fss ~ is. rs q ss.
IiITNl.A, a Agent
Warren, Alinl..
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1894-02-15
fisA ftlRo KIs

While CaH0eSlDRs lfG "a randc I'D the MI
3 Nan Inhal,d 8 uairl yyI,ich 4 iIled n
Il vas 3 ioyona co,nnanv57 81 |vl,9si,os
middle aaad ma. aoad ,,s.,,,;ls, IS;
zgreaated sc E66 l|5 |' 81 st hIr ma fss
Samucl Larkin n s;nsa s;'3s
Tbeymet IS honor s. 81 nj fittietI;
ding anniversary 81 their Host ana lliosis
.ess, who had passed their 4 lotted fiirSs
score years and ten ard swero All II III fSSs
enjoyment 81 perfect health sssESsssSS
Several sweet faced laughing gyniIsI q
children were present 10 con ibdfeS
their share Of sunshine to tho occ iuiIsS
Little .5-year. Old Mary Edwards. wiiffn
siief bfi4ht bius e;y;es aid light tresssSs
was tkBifs: iter kissing her % ajssla
mother affectionatelY she snrane ulSon
her 6rand father q lap. &c s. laiu liJ ~
GRANDPA. have lotssof kisses III ~
'bear IA Ia vn,, ss1ss
Then tiia sid man dressed thes ssgee s1
sfacs 81 ahis favorite gr i to liis.I
teryently remarking: i'd bless YOU
Mary. No company would b ,I csomiiplste
without you. GU al 3 the enibosl in,eilt
OF sunshine itself; and trust run viii
grow to be Il hubie woman s.
Tell iae how much ybp love me,
grandpa, said the child ind then
will give You the kisses and tho Leai1
hug. 81
cannot tell Soti hbw much love
.yon, child answered the old man.
but can assure You il IS II big lot. s'sI
sou =
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1894-02-15

will herd stock llex season OH
the fol iowing te,tis:
c Tie 40 fof the season,
)RSES $500 !.
Plent i Of good gra s. aud water
Eocntion 81 hers twelve miles south
e;lst Of A;arrrll. A.lslless me lit
NYnrrell, Mimi. LBERT I,RiFFITns.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1894-02-15

Insure your buildings and persona
property against fire with
STATE BANK OF WARREN.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1894-02-15

B:O5 n
For iniarm ton. time nriis. maps md tickets
call oiipr write ticket Agsnt. !, kstOn,
Aiilsn.. or # Sss
Gil as. islsI,ss. scr: I'ass. A.s 81
st. p,Gil. Aim.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1894-02-15

SITcuEI.. COHEx & SHAW.
Attorneys fpr MOrtgRsee.
Niinup;lpoIia. MINI.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1894-02-15

- ~ By The Con rt,I
aSEsEAL y. II ULT.. s1ss
Jntl ge 81 Probate.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-19
MRS. A. H. PARSONS,
No. 3 Opera Block.

One can hardly imagine more suitable Christ
mas gift for an artist friend than the December
number of THE ART AMATEUR. As it lies now
before US it seems indeed treasury of Art, both
for the art student-to whom it is necessity
and the general reader. On opening it we find
two charming color plates-absolute fac SMILES
of costly paintings: ga Summer Evening" by
E. Sanchez-Perrier, and purple and Gold" by
Maud Stumm. Then there is very large life
study in charcoal, printed on gray-blue paper
and EIGHT pages of Working Designs for China
and Glass Painting, Embroidery, Wood Carving
etc. Special attention is paid to the needs of
those learning to become illustrators. The prac-
tical articles also include "Drapery upon the
Human Figure" "Pen Studies of Heads
Flower Drawing in Pen and Ink" j." Flower
Painting in Oil, - Flower Painting in Water
Colors," Portrait Painting" Landscape
Painting" and Designing for Lthographers,,' -
an excellent field. China Painting is covered
by such expert writer's as Mrs. s. s. Frackelton
Mrs. Anna B. Leonard, Charles Volkmar, and C.
E. Brady and the pages overflow with pretty
designs and artistic fancies. For the house we
find illustrated Suggestions for Library ,,
and papers on "The Hanging of Pictures -
I" Flowers and Plants in Home Decoration, -
e Embroidery" Light Wrought-Iron Work.
and Designs for Chip Carving just simple
enough for our manual training classes. 4" The
Decoration of Churches at Christmas" and
Christian 1conography and Symbolism - are
also treated Of Besides all this, there is an ar.
ticle on the late Albert Moore, with Illustrations
of his work, and one on The Art Institute of Chi
cago, with splendid double-page wood engrav.
ing. The illustrations, indeed, are well worthy
of the text, including reproductions from mas
terpieces of painting and drawing, by such ar
lists as Jules Breton, Boulanger, Alma-Tadema,
Delaunay, Jacque, Albert Moore, and Isidore
Pills. Price, IS cents MONTAGUE MARKS, Pub
Usher, % UNION SQUARE, New YORK.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-19
B
ON THE

And the choicest of the Holiday Gifts which
sent for your consideration.
Slippers are Desirable for Gifts,
and, usual head the with exceptionally fine
bought expressly for Holiday supplies
80 Cents Pair and Upwards are the Prices.
and that the of the fadou be supplied
Please the entire household by purchasing supply
Fine Shoes for Ladies' Gentlemen and Children useful
and highly appreciated Christmas presents Select them
and secure reliable bargains
MOTHERS We have very pretty footwear for the cunning
pet household and shall be pleased supply the little feet
with tiny shoes.
Inspect my fine of of every description
before purchasing.
r. p. CHAPMAN, The Shoe Man.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-19
ResOlutions.

RESOLUTIONS of the w. G. T. U. of Ravenna, o.
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased our Heavenly Father
to remove from works to rewards our beloved
sister, Mrs Mary A. Woodbridge who was to US
an inspiration and friend,
RESOLVED, That in her death we sustain an
irreparable loss
RESOLVED, That she was great not only in the
gigantic work of nations, but great in little
things well, deeds of kindness and words of
love.
RESOLVED, That she was to the world, the ma
tion and the state, true reformer and benefac-
tor, in every seuse of the word,
RESOLVED, That we lament that her sun has
gone down while it is yet noon in the great tenn
perance field, from which she was SO suddenly
called home.
RESOLVED, That we realize the Importance of
the truth that although the workman dies, the
wors must still go
RESOLVED, That we, as individuals. and unit
edly, renew our zeal, and like the pattern just
| gone before, with unflinching energy, press on
| to subdue this giant evil, the liquor power.
RESOLVED, That extend our sympathy to
| her bereaved husband and family, and that q
copy of these resolutions be sent to them, and
| also published in our city papers.
MRS. S. F. LUDwICK, MISS IDA CLINE, MRS.
NJ. A. HALL.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-19
Bicycles on the Erie.

In recent dispatch from Chicago, it was
said that the Erie Railway Lines would, be-
ginning January LIST, 1895, charge excess
rates for the transportation of bicycles. This
is erroneous, as the Erie has steadily and
uniformly opposed such charge. D. L.
Roberts, General Passenger Agent, has serv-
ed formal notice on roads that do intend to
collect excess rates, not to collect them for
the Erie Lines.
The Erie rule is not to check bicycles or
allow them to be checked over its lines, but
carry them free under a release of liability
when accompanied by owner, the owner
agreeing to receive and deliver the machine
at the door of the baggage car.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-19
MILLINERY.

For the remainder of the sea
son we will offer our entire stock
Of trimmed and untrimmed hats
and bonnets at prices that will
surprise you. They will be sold
regardless Of cost. Don't buy
until you have seen them. A
full line of Holiday Goods in
Guiding Handkerchiefs, Pocket
books, Shopping Bags, Silk Ties,
Old Ladies' Caps. Infants out
fits, &c.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-19

The County Commissioners at their last
session, adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it has been the custom for attor-
neys in this County assigned by the Court to
defend pauper criminals, to put in bill for
such services asking from SIS to $50, here
after, for such services in felony cases there
will be allowed for the preparation and first
days trial Of case, not to exceed $40, and $5
day thereafter for each day engaged in
trial thereof
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-19

A Christmas Entertainment will be given
in the Universalist Church Monday evening,
at 1880. The exercises will consist of vocal
and instrumental music, and recitations by
the children, and visit from Santa Claus.
Admission, one pound, or more, of some
kind of provision, to be distributed the next
morning among the needy.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-19
WANTED!

The people to try our $500 Coal We have
Massillon Lump and Wash Nut, Palmyra
Lump, Eureka Nut, Bedding, Connell, large
and small sized Coke, Chestnut, Stove, Egg,
and Crate Hard Coal. Come and see us, or
call up phone No. 80.
A. II. HINE & Co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-19
THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS
Ravenna, Wednesday,, Dec. 10, 1894
Open Evenings.

Commencing Monday, December 18th the
Ravenna Dry Goods houses will be open
evenings, until after Christmas.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-19

Ravenna Tent, No. IS, elected officers for
1896 last Thursday night, as follows:
Commander, K. s. Wing; Record Keeper,
E. Y. Lacey; Finance Keeper, D. H. Gard
ner; Chaplain, George E. Severance Ply
sician, N. G. Mcbride; Sergeant, W. F.
Kellar; NJ. at A., W. A. Root First NJ. of
g., Joseph Kohl; Second NJ. of g., Charles
Stump; Sentinel, Allison Earl; Picket, E.
NJ. Conant.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-19

Dorcas Society.
The Dorcas Society will meet, at the Mayors
office, on Friday evening of each week, until
turther Aoties.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-19
Christmas Dinner.

The Miller House is prepared to serve its usual
Holiday Dinner: Not to be outstrlppeG IN sefs. ef
ing tc9 cooi in the person of MI James Ham
iton, Of Pontiac, Mich Families wishing 9TH aih7
Mrs. Miller. so that preparation can be mace tor
ali. at the usual price, Is cts.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-19

A collision occurred at Hudson between
the Alliance Accommodation and the new
fast passenger train, last Thursday morning,
occasioned by the Accommodation not get
ting entirely on to the siding in time for the
fast train to pass-the engine of the latter
catching the rear of the Accommodation.
No one was seriously injured, but the car
was so badly wrecked that it was found nec-
essary to leave it. Messrs. Williams, Flick, !,
N. C. Fox, and Jason Morgan, of this city,
were among the passengers. The last named
gentleman was thrown against seat, and is
limping from the effects of the accident.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-19
Change of Schedule on
the Pennsylvania Lines.

A change in the Schedule of Passenger
Trains on the Pennsylvania Lines went into
effect Sunday, Nov 25th. Under the new
schedule the time of trains at Ravenna is as
follows:
DEPART FOR THE WEST at 1888, 6:25, S:15,
10:40 a; M; sos p. m.
DEPART FOR THE EAST at leo, S:19 a. m.
2:12, sos p. M.
Ravenna Accommodation arrives at 6:55
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-19
FOR SALE!

As am desirous of changing my 3us1nYSsstd s1 Yard
S%Msr % nf,ce Building Scales and all the fixtnres
- t6s Erie B. r. Also, two Wagons a6I5es na snd s
! SSeG .als established. j. J'AN~AAA'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-19


10:40 a; M; sos pm.
DEPART FOR THE EAST at Leo, S:19 a. M;
2:12, sos p. M.
Ravenna Accommodation arrives at 6:55
p. m.
Council held special meeting Monday eve
ming. at which pay ordinance of nearly $54OO
was passed, and resolution adopted, calliug
for sidewalk on the south side of Beecher st.,
abutting the premises of Wallace Stanford.
A proposed ordinance was read for the first
time, requiring the lower wire in two crossing
telegraph or telephone lines, to be guarded.
J. 8. Smith, Chairman of the Fire Committee,
was authorized to purchase 600 feet of new rub
ber hose for the department.. Fire Chief Keller
was also unof6cially authorized to hire new men
for the department on the basis of 20 cents an
hour for their services at each fire to which they
may be called out. Eleven men now respond to
the call of the Chief.
The next important business transacted was
the passing of resolution authorizing the issu-
ance OF bonds to the extent of S. 600 for purpos-
es OF Waterworks extension, that is to sink ad-
| ditional wells at Crystal Lake, and concentrate
the water plant at this one point, in accordance
with the plans heretofore published in the PRESS
The official analysis of the waters of the two
lakes and the well, as analysed by Prof Albert
w. Smith, of Case School of Applied Science, is
as follows:
The two samples of water from Lakes Muzzy
and Crystal are soft and free from animal con-
| tamination, though considerably charged with
vegetable impurities; much to have a
decidedly yellow color and disagreeable taste.
The water from the test well appears to be of
remarkable purity, as far animal or vegetable
contamination is concerned, but is quite hard.
This hardness, however, is almost entirely tenn
porary in character, so that by boiling or by the
addition of one pound of slaked lime to each
one thousand gallons and allowing to settle be-
fore use, the water would be made fully as soft
as that from the lakes, and much more pure and
palatable.
The comparative hardness of the water is as
follows: Muzzy Lake, 2.2 deg. Crystal Lake
E1.8 deg. Test Well, 1873 deg.
We have simply to say, that on the face of this
statement, we do not believe it prudent or de-
sirable to expend any more money for the pur.
pose of securing hard water to pump into our
mains. We think Council has acted altogether
too hastily in the matter. We are of the opinion
that the town had better expend one thousand
dollars for soft water than one dollar for hard