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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-15
Lana laws rorn Of Egnorance.

The Homestead Law IS a misnomer In
the arid region. 1t bids the citizen to go
cut and maintain himself for q certain
psricd on land which, IN spite Of its In
tain a prairie dog or a rabbit until u mas
been artifeially watere6. The Desert
Land Law is sven mere cruel ana gro
tesQue, because it not Only bids tas citI-
zen TO make a home, bNt 70 turn the
course of a Ttver, and SO furnish himself
with a complete system Of irrigation be-
fore he can acquire title. The first law
assumes thar the new settler can live
on climate and ~sagebrush. The second
law assumes that he possesses q cash
Both laws would be Jokes II they were
NOT caiamities. It is Internationally trus
that this legislation was enacted III good
faith. and supposedly IN the interest Of
the settler. by the large majority Of those
whose votes put it upon the statute
and the time mas come when i should
die of enlightenment. The arid region
Is now needed as an outlet fer a re
dundant ard increasing population. rs
potentialities have been demonstrated In
q hundred valleys. ard there IS no longer
excuse for delaying the formulation Of a
policy adapted TO the peculiar condition
Of nearly half of the continent and quite
one-thiid Of the United St4tes. The fact
that some progress has been made under
present laws Is due TO the supreme a.
fractions of the arid region and 10 tho
absolute necessity ef a iiTrle agriculture
"a feed other industries. But there can
he no great development until the whole
system Of legislation and administration,
as applied to Western resources, Is radi-
stand today make perjury ard fraud al
most indispensable conditions OF progress,
or they prchfbst progress altogether
North American Review for jury
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-15


Young Atlantics continued their win
ming yesterday ana beat the No Names
BY u to Z.
Young Aughneys defeated thek dh,lleais.
a 70 8, yesterday. and would like to Hear
from any team under twelvegor gEsrtcen
years. Address F. Warn. zsss Monnouthl
street.
A game OF baseball will be~psayriwon
ths 81 George Cricket Grounds, Hobo
hsA, Sunda afternoon. HetweeRSthe @ef-
usae Cuban Giants and the Hoboksnss !
e feature N conneetion with the%psenie
% 2 Liberty Cernet Band, at Christ
mans New Boulevard Park, Bayonne.
WIN pc q baseball game for 5ioo betwee1
me Henderson and st. Bridget's Lyceum
team averaging fifteen years. Fmorvs
e: Bridget's Choir Boys, Madfsons. or
Pacific 4 g preferred
game Of their series. The Purltans won
ne nrst game. scotty will be on the
~Neighboss Sons defeated the Hogan
Alleys yesterday On the Wayne street
ground, by a to So. The base running
OF CAPTAIN Cash and Cutley. and the
naslang q Baser Farrell and McGovern
The game yesterday for foul flags on the
Paltsade avenue ground between the
orions and Aeademys was won by the
former through their heavy batting IN
the feature. Score
Oriona.. ... ~. o Q o 0 o o O 0 -6
Aeadenvs Q g3 Q 0 0 0 @
Batfsrtss-Morrison. Edwards and VII
for Orion. Base hits-Acaaegny. s: Orion.
TO- Ur1pire-a. Loder.
The Pyramids won a ball from the
Wo9dwards yesterday by q score Of 10
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-15
LECTURE IN THE TABERNACLE.

Rev. J. Lester Wells viii deliver on
Sabbath evening IN the T~abernacle an
illustrated leetur> on International C. Z.
Work for Life Savers. The views will
be graphic descriptions Of the life and
work or .he life saver and what G. e..
is doing <2t them. He VIII also give
views OF Washington and report on the
ccnveYptinl.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-15
Enspsre Besv1ors Good Luck.

Bergen Point was again invaded last
night by the members Of the Empire
Bowling Club, on their bicycles. VINO en-
jcyed another good time at Bealss Hotel.
The same crowd was present as was
there last Tuesday night ard the same
fellows told funny stories. The run was
made In much better time than last
week, the boys having practised during
the week. No misaaps occurred to mar
the pleasure OF the trip, and all arrived
home safe and sound shortly after mid
nfrbf
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-15
1urapcsa EIeexrse Lines

Faeatrlc. Tires IN Europe increased &
length from 100 70 90s kiI5fnetres Isl
nlIias}, ard tho power from 1S.i5e Is z5..
os5 kiacwatts, Germany leads with III
kilometres. followed by France with ia.
fcHrth with At rte only countries stil
zree from electric traction are Bulgaria
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-15
Raraas de R~Sirsch.

II Is. O. course, Impossible to give a
complete list Of Baron dc HsrEchsS ben
elections. but the following are probably
the best known: Jewish Colonization ~
seciation SIG. 90. eco: De Hirsch Trust for
the United sseses, 2.5oo.oo8. Trust FGad
fer education IN Gsiie.a, ss.o9a;gM Fund
for assistance CT tradesYasn N Nsenna
Enrearlan poor. 81. $500 TURK winnings
during lSe1-s. distributed for charitable
purposes. $500, 09e; GIFT 10 the Empress Of
E15seja for charitable purposes during
Essso-TurEis war. S200.ec0; Gifts in 1898
IS London hospitals and other Charities,
S2Ga.e0o: Gifts 70 Alliance Israe.ite .Ins-
verselle, 500. coo; Proceeds OF tAe sale q
his sonss racing distributed among
CHARITIES. $4,000. These alone a1ncunS 70
the enormous sum Of nearly s22socesoo9.
Baron de Hirschss noble work does mex
fully planned foundations. administered
by agents he chose IN the several coun-
4rfee -ErFf.TnZ
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-15
St. george crickes schedule.

b Introduction Of cricket into the ST
George Athletic Club has been very sue
cessful and the members are manifesting
a lively interest in the contests that are
played by the League team. The ground
az Gutenberg, formerly Monitor Park.
now the property Of the 81. George Club,
has been leselsd ana surrounded with q
track and presents a fire wicket for the
out at home Will he:-July Is, Teutonie
sailors; August l, Manhattans; August
s. Harlerns; August Il. Brooklyns; Au-
gust 10, R5sevilie; August q, Kings
County; August %, Lueania sailors; Sep
teYnber 8 Paterson
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-15
AtIanIa u. q. Wegatta.

Last evening the officials that win pre-
side ct the regatta Of the Atlantic Boat
Club regatta on Saturday. July %, were
selected BY Captain aseyne. The crews
are training rlr5 Tor sie events ana viii
make a favorable cs9wiag IN their at
tempt to win holors. A tag has been
chartered for the ~olieisl5 and everything
is az indication of gTeas success.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-15
wheelnaen,a paraae al .ossa nranca.

The wheelrnen of the FoT:a Regiment
have been invited 70 participate in the
bicycle parade at Long Branch or Sat
urday afternoon, july Is. Transportation
and meals free. Fatigue H~niforai wisG
leggings. Prizes to the best military or
CARNATIONS in the parade. It IS aeliraule
that as many as possible appear.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-15

On Friday, July 10, 1895. al the hour Of
seyea oaefnek i. Nj Al The regular meeting
Fanfa Of The Board of Finance. iu the
City Hail, / Called ms roll or membership
Of the Board of Finance. nc one Of wESu
RESPONDED. all of said members being
MARTIN F1NEK..
The Butler weekly times., 1896-03-12
Holmes Must Hang May ..

Harrisburg, Pa, March 5.-The
date for the execution of 81. D.
Holmes, the convicted multi murder
er, was fixed by Governor Hastings
to day. He names Thursday, May I
as the day. The decision OF the
Supreme court affirming the judg.
ment of the lower court, was receiv
ed at the executive department this
afternoon and was Immediately laid
before the Governor by Secretary
Beitler. The Governor thought that
Holmes should have at least sixty
days in which to prepare for death
and selected the time accordingly.
The death warrant was at once pre-
pared and forwarded to Sheriff
Clement at Philadelphia.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-03-12
MIR. Vest Expresses His Views.

st. Louis, No., March An
afterno on paper states that Senator
Vest, in letter to a prominent man
here, heartily favors the proposition
to have the State convention elect
the Chicago delegates, irrespective
of the choice of districts, to the end
that Missouri may send to the Dem
ocratic national convention a solid
delegation, that will work as well as
vote for the insertion Of plank in
the platform demanding the free and
unlimited coin"ge "f silver and god
at th- ratio 16 to II this letter
the Senator places himself in line
with those who have taken advance
ground on the proposition to abro-
gate the district plan Of electine
delegates to the national convention
and the relegation of it to the State
convention as whole.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-03-12
Two Lives Saved.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junction
City, Ill, was told by her doctors
she had Consumption and that there
was no hope for her, but two bottles
DR.. Kings New Discovery complete
ly cured her and she SAYS 1t saved
her life. Mr. Thomas E Eggers, 139
Florida ST., San Francisco, suffered
from a dreadful cold, approaching
Consumption, tried without result
everything else then bought one
bottle of DIR. Kings New Discovery
and in two weeks was cured He is
naturally thankful. 1t is such re-
suits, of which these are aamples,
that prove the wonderful efficacy OF
this medicine in coughs and colde.
Free trial bottles at q. L Tucker g
Drug Store, Regular size soc and
81. 174t.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-03-12
Monday March %, 1896.

between the hours OF nine 0 clock in the fore
noon and FIVE O'Clock in the afternoon Of that
tiay for the purposes OF satisfying said debt.
interest and costs. WM. n. TUCKER.
I.-4s Trustee.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-03-12

Americans.-Who are
They?
l. The Hero of Ticonderoga.
2. Old Man Eloquent.
3, Sage of Monticello.
t. American Fabius.
5. The Great Expoander.
6. Old Rough and Ready.
7. Old Hickory.
s, The Mill Boy of the Slashes.
8. Swamp Fox.
10. Little Giant of the West.
IL. Old Bullion.
II. Old Pap.
13. Old Put.
IA. Sage of Mentor.
Is. Father of the Constitution.
16. The Man on Horseback.
II. Wizard of Menlo Park.
Is. White Swan.
10. Hero of Journalism.
20. Poor Richard.
2l. Path. finder.
%. Stonewall.
%. Plumed Knight
"a. Tall Sycamore of the Wabash
25. Silver Dick.
26. Black Jack.
27. Hero of the Alamo.
Is. Pioneer Of Kentucky.
70. Honest Abe
80. Little Phil
81. Great Pacifcator.
80. Hero of San Jacinto.
33. The Sockless State sman.
35. Tippicanoe.
FOREIGNERS.
l. The Wizard of the North.
2. Little Corporal.
3. Ploughman Poet.
Virgin Queen.
S. Grand Old Man.
6. Blue Beard King.
7. Old Ironsides.
s. Swedish Nightingale.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-03-12

A book on kidnye trouble and its treatment
will be mailed free to anyone who will write
for it, addressing the Buker Pill Co, Bangor
Maine; or patient may enclose 56 cents In
Postal Note, or cash in a registered letter; and
one box of Buker's Pills Will be mailed togeth
er with the book. post paid to the address
given. -
Buker's Kidney Pills is new and marvell-
ous remedy assisting nature to relieve clogged
and diseased kidneys; will also relieve bladder
diseases, urinary troubles, back ache and little
aches and pains throughout the body; Back
ache and kidney-ache are very often the same
and these pills will remove the kidney trouble
cure the aching back, and purity the blood
Safe in all cases. ~
Being q new discovery. Buker' Kidney pill
buiring, be sure you get Buker's, tprice SCOTS
or address Buker Pill Co., as above, and men
ton this paper.
Southwestern trade supplied by Meyer Bros
Drnp Co st. Louis Mo, .t2-l2m.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-03-12
Do You Know

That the fatterer is very often
cheerful liar.
That New Woman is not so
bad as new baby.
That 1t pays to be polite, especial
ly to man who is bigger than you.
That to manufacture kisses there
must be two connected in the busi-
ness.
That dead men tell no tales, but
the ones who write their obituaries
often do
That we are liable to hate the per
son who corrects us when we tell
lie.
That the man who constantly
stands upon his dignity is liable to
wear it out.
That some people never seem to
get move on them until the land
lord calls for his rent.
That man never grows more
eloquent about hard times then when
he talks about them to his wife.
That someone Gays liquor strength
ems the voice! This is a mistake.
1t only makes the breath strong.
That as Bob Ingersoll still receives
$500 per night for lecturing, we
don't see why he should take advice
of the newspapers and get religious
That if you get into a converse
tion with some women, before, five
minutes they will commence telling
you about a long spell of sickness
they once had.
That it is wrong to speak of a con.
yicted church member as "a good
man gone wrong?" He is bad man
found out
That there are more lies told in
the sentence Il am glad to see YOU
than in any other six words in the
English language.
That George Washington never
told lie in all his life, but then, Mr..
Washington never ran for the major
ity of his town
| That when little girl stays away
from home all night, she gets down
and says her prayers the same as i
her mother was with her, but boy
won't.
That the value of horse or a COW
J is estimated considerably higher
when the animal is killed by rail
road company, than when it is mere
ly being sold On the market.
That learned doctor once CAV
it as his opinion that tight lacing
a great public advantage, because
kills off the foolish girls, and leave
the wise only to grow into womer
That a Chicago man is said to b
o making a handsome living now b
: advertising for wife, and requirin,
all applicants to inclose stamp TO
. reply! His letters have to be sen
: up in a wheelba,row
The Butler weekly times., 1896-03-12
Best Livery Barn

In southwest Mo. Horses and mules
bought and sold, or stock handled on
commission, Stock bearded b, the day
week o. month. With I6 years exper-
fence Mr. Lewis teels able to compete
with anv Livery barn in this section.
Call ard see him - LEWIS 81 co
The Butler weekly times., 1896-03-12
TIE
New York World,
THRICE-A.WEEK EDITION.
Is PAGES WEEK. Ist PApERs AYEAR,

Is larger than an. weekly or semi
weekly paper published and is the only
important Democratic weekly published
in New York City Three times a.
large as the leading Republican weekly
Of New York City. 1t will nc Of espe-
cial advantage TO son duuug the pre.i-
Dental campaign as it IS published
eserv other daF. except Sunday and has
ali the freshness and tiTneiiness OF daily
and il combines ali the news with long
list Of Interesting departments, unique
features, cartoons and graphic illustra
tions, the latter being a new speciality.
All these Improvements have been
m made without any increase in the cost
which remE ins a. one dollar per year.
We offer this unequaied H@w.psper
and the Butler WEEKLY TINES togeth-
er one We ar for SI.So
The regular subscription price OF the
two papers Is ;. 90.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-03-12
yllt.xers Buried Under Sand I.

Berlin, Feb % S-Alarriug reports
have reached here from Buda Pest
of one the most terrific ssrd storms
that have ever occurred in north
western Hungary. The dispatches
say several moving trains on the
Austrian Hungarian rail way and
many villages have been completely
buried uuder the sand Many fatal
tiles have resulted, the dead in many
villagers reaching into the hundreds
The storm is described as constant
succession of whirlwinds. From The
information thus obtained the loss
of cattle aud other property will be
enormous.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-03-12
Trustees s Sale.

Whereas J. E. Forbes and s. K. Fcrbes,
his wife by their deed of trust dated Teb-
ruary H. 1893 and recorded in the recorders :
ONCE within and for Bates county. Missouri.
in book No. 1lo ,pege 40 conveyed to he under
signed trustee the following described real
estate lying and being situate IN the county of
Bates and state of Missouri, to-wit.
All of the west half of southwest quarter and
the southeast quarter OF the southwest quarter
OF section ten fi0l in township fortY-tw0 {s2I
of range thirty f&G} which conveyance
was made in trust TO secure the payment OF
one certain note fully described in said deed
of trust: ard whereas default has been made
in the par ment Of sail note and accrued in
teres. thereon nog past due and un-
paid Now therefore, at the regQes. OF the
legal holder of said note and pursuant TO the
conditions of said deed of trust. will pro
ceed 20 sell the above described premises al
public yeBdue. 10 the highest bidder for cash,
al the east front door II the court house, il
the city of Butler, county Of Bates and STATE OF
Missouri. on
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-14
JOS. HORNE G co.
Jos. Horne S. Co.
JOS. HORNE & co.
This the Time O. Year

When stocks broken every line of merchandise showing odds
and ends short lengths broken lines and sizes and the stocks generally
chaotic state incidental immense holiday trade then is that the
Wdawake House institutes get rid Of this surplus OnCeo
clear the incoming goods which will be png We propose
dispose all such accumuaOns the seasons business the easiest
and quickest most satisfactory TO customers and ub put
ting prices every item that prove such the goods hee
question to their going Not department to be exempt from this
wholesale pce-cung in retail selling and there's anything DRESS
GOODS. SILKS SUTNGS EMBROOERiES LINENS LACES FLkNELS
GLOVES HOSIERY COTTON GOODS CL0AKS FRS LADIES' MISSES and
CHLDRENS READMADE GARMENTS MEMS and BOYS FURNISHINGS
anything you'd expect find in rsCass Dry Goods Establishment
you'll write Mail Order Department giving idea your wants they
will be supplied the most expeditions and satisfactory manner possible
prices only fractional part real value majority instances
possible exchange goods account of se color etc. shall be
promptly done all xpeden We want MAIL ORDER friends feel
they all the courtesy attention the distance hundreds
thousands miles that received by and due CuSm our cOun
terS
this Mail Order has been established successfully
working along lines indicated and address this Department with
confidence of receiving full satisfaction
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-14
SOCIAL, EVENTS

The Chaplire Street Progressive Eu-
chre Club were entertained by Mrs. L.
Updegraff at her residence on Four
teenth street, on Thursday evening last.
The first prize was captured by Mrs.
John Frew and the second by Mrs. W.
w Arnett. The gentIemen's first prize
was secured by Mr.. Alex. Campbell.
and Mr. A. W. Campbell was awarded
the consolation prize. Refreshments
of a tempting character We're intro
duced at a seasonable hour and formed
a pleasing dive sion. Mss Gene Friend
will entertain the club next Thursday
evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-14
SISTERSVILLE.

Special to- the Register.
Sstersy.lle w. Va. January -
Word was received in the city Satur-
day .ha- John Lawson, the young man
who was charged with forging checks
on a. C.. Ruby the liyerymau, has es-
caui from the county jail at Middle
bourne Sheriff Sine was IN the city
THIS morning. and En- answer to an in
curry. said Jll- when ne went in the
Young mans cell TO carry out some ref
USE the han door was open, and when
the Sheriff turned his back an instant
-la man slipped our without being seen,
aai I'D one has heard Of or seen him
since.
lI. r. Wolf. general superintendent
of the Amer. can Telephone Company,
with headquarters at Wheeling, was in
the city today on business connected
with putting mp the lines in this city.
Jack Newell and Harry Lowell left
yesterday for Claysville, Pa. on bus
iless.
Henry VI. Br.Ues. the tailor, went
to Wheeling this morning on business.
Frank Church, a well-kn0wn livery
man of Wheeling was in the city yes
tul3y taking IN the sights.
Sheriff Sine is in The city or bus
.uess.
Rev. IT, A. Anderson received word
TIL morn ng from Ashyille. \. c., say
ing tlr. Mrs. Anderson, WHO has been
STAYING there for her health, had sud
denly been taken worse, and that she
"a
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-14

For this week we mention but few
from hundreds of great values from
this BEFORE-INVENTORY SALE So
each a distinct bargain--vaIue far be-
yond the ordinary and such as every
unbiased judge Of Dry Goods value
will recognize at sight all-wOOl AS
SORTED SUITINGS--dozen or more
different stYIes---ail fine up-to-da e
goads regularly worth 65C, 75c and
85c a yard, 40 to so inches wide,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-14
rIRrcTnPS FIrcTEn

The stockholders of the German Bank
ms yesterday afternoon and elected
the following Board CT Directors: H.
Schmu,bach. Frederick Schenk, A. D.
Seamon. C. ". Franzheim, J. L. Stroeh-
le!u, l. c. Stifel and L. J. Bayha.
The stockholders Of the Wheeling and
Belmont Bridge Company met yester-
day and elected the following Board Of
Managers: J. n. Vance. A. J. Clarke,
H. @ List. John J. Jones. Louis c. Stifel,
Mortimer Pollock, Joseph Lawson, Geo.
Wise and julius Pollock.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-14
THE GROCERs' BANQUET

The members of the Retail Grocers'
Protective Association enjoyed a very
pleasant hour last evening. After the
installation of officers they adjourned
TO the National Hotel, where they were
treated 10 a banquet Plates We're set
for thirty. and to say the grocars did
ample justice 30 the edibles is putting
it mildly. Speeches were made by sew
eral members.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-14
CIRCUIT COURT.
Business Transacted Before the Judges,
Yesterday

Business Transacted Before the Judges,
Yesterday.
Before judge Campbell. in the case
Of State V. w. T. and Elizabeth En-
blen, writ of error and supersedeas
was allowed from the Criminal Court.
In the case Of Henry H. Bentley V.
the Standard Insurance Company, the
mandate of the Supreme Court, affirm
ing the judgment Of the Circuit Court,
was received and entered on record.
In the cases Of the same plaintiff V.
the Franklin, and Standard Insurance
Companies, the causes were dismissed
agreed.
The case Of Ida Crumbacker V. Arthur
Bros. was still on trial.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-14

Brunswick. s. Dantrick, Lebanon;
VIM. Fall, Titusville; J. S. Metzger,
Lancaster, Pa; Albert S. Magill, Steu-
benville; Rodney Barnes, E. A. Side
bottom, Charles Ryan, w. C. Vancu-
nan, ST. Clairsville, o.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-14

Nr. Cbas. Head,ey. a well known
el.ss worker " tie North End, and
g ISIS Mile Jackm3n were married last
Thursday evening at the parsonage of
Dr. Bikec. They will so to h0usekeep-
ing on the South Side.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-14
4 new FIRE COMPANY
For "Around the Hill" Proposed by
Chief Healy,

And Enthusiastically Seconded by
the Council COmmittee-A New
Striking Apparatus for the City
Hall Asked For - The Atlantic
Tower Falling Down-Other De-
partmenU Matters.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-14
CHIT IND GOSSIP
Of All Sorts Picked Up at the City
Hotels.
The List Of Arrivals at the Seven
Leading Hostelries of the City
Interviews with Guests Here and
There, and Special Mention Of a
Few Notables.

Mr.. Frank Sniffen, of Columbus, O.,
and a well known travelling millinery
salesman, is one of the Windsor guests.
"The Styles of millinery goods sold in
this country are all of French design,
not only all kinds of hats, but orna-
ments on the same and ribbon and lace
goods" said Mr.. Sniffen to the Register
last evening at his hotel. Those
French designers get salaries equal in
amount TO that of some of our high
government officers. l do not think it
can be said, generally speaking, that
this country has any distinctive styles
in millinery goods, not at least in the
high prices classes. l have not had
time to call on the trade much yet, but
expect TO do good business. as l see
by general appearances about the city
that business is somewhat more brisk
than a year ago."