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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

belongings, will read with mingled admira-
ton and awe the sanitary rules issued by
the State Board of Health and will wonder
how, in their unprotected state, they ever
escaped alive from the dangerous crea-
lures. Can it be. perhaps. that microbes
are more aggressive now than then?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

Improvement all along the line. With these
indications of returning confidence, BUSH
ness is picking up at the centers of distri-
button all of which is due to the fact that
business men have a growing faith that
BRYAN will be defeated
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

BY the way, wouldn't it be easier to dis
infect the children than the school fur
niture? They couldn't be roasted half an
hour, like the lead pencils, nor yet dipped
in disinfecting fluid each morning by the
Janitor, but they might pass through a
room whose atmosphere was saturated with
chemical warranted harmless to human
beings, but deadly to germs. This would
simplify modern school methods greatly.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

A Michigan farmer hid $12 900 in his parlor
stove, and his wife built fire there and
burned it uD. A man who would do SO
stupid trick must be a Bryan supporter
but will Mr. Bryan, who is picturing the
poverty-stricken condition of American
peasantry," kindly explain how a single
individual of the oppressed class ever made
S1o oa09
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

There is much criticism because asphalt
streets which have cost property owners
so much money are being torn up that the
wires may be put underground. 1t is fire.
uuently asked if the wires could not have
been put under the alleys as we'll as under
costly asphalt streets. Probably the
streets can be made as sound as they We're
before the asphalt was broken for the
wires. The Board of Works should see
that streets are put in good condition
as they were when the asphalt was taken
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

The arrest of Phoenix Park murderer.
mo, IT, reyives what seems to be piece
Of very ancient history. The crowding of
latter-day events had driven 1t from the
minds of most people this side of the
water, at least.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

Jesse Grant says he became a Populist
because he wants 70 represent California
in the United States Senate and did not
see any chance by continuing in the Repub-
lican party. Jesse is not a worthy son OF
his father. Ulysses would have stayed il
the old party have joined the new one
victions. California will probably see to it
that his self-seeking is properly rebuked.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

Mr.. Tom Watson will be notified to-day
that he has been nominated to the office
of Vice President. He will be glad to re-
ceive the information, but what will please
him more is that Bryan will learn who his
running mate is, and will have to say
something about him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

Tho sanitary rules issued by the Board
OF Health TO apply to schools mean simply
the enforcement of cleanliness. although
they sound formidable. But In emohasiz-
ing the need of cleanliness and the dan
ger of ace.r~municating disease by touching
articles ina. have been handled by anuothe
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15
The Cause Discovered.

II can't see what makes all these Amer
lean girls so crazy to marry prince or
something of the sort said Mr.. Jason,
Il reckon" suggested Mrs. Jason, that
they want to be sure of gittin' some man
tibet wunt be always talkin about mothers
~,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

The term of the Persmmon Brigade
which holds its reunion here to-day, was
brief in months, but the story of it's pri-
walton and suffering would not be be-
lieved were it not told by survivors who
are among the most reliable citizens of In
diana. The pieces of such a history
should be picked UP and preserved.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15
EuIlN EXPLAINED.

Weary Watkins-What is this here repu-
diation?
Hungry Higgins-It's like this here: The
world owes me an you Twin, don't it?
Yep
We'll. the world has repudiated. that's
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

The Republican gains in Maine were
in that portion of the State in which the
daily papers which printed Mr.. Bryan's
speeches circulate. If his late speeches
had been read by all the people it is prob
able that the plurality would have been
several thousand larger.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

Bluff is so large an element in the Popo-
cratic campaign that Senator John P
Jones' haiing from Nevada, but only
there as the owner of silver mines, de-
clares that Bryan will carry New York.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

Senator Jones, Bryan's campaign man
ager, told a reporter. a day or so ago, that
he was conservative and didn't expect more
than 1000 or $4,000 majority for his party
and then he winked three winks. Under the
circumstances four winks would not have
been too many.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

No sensible wage Garner will be in
fiuenced by Bryan's appeals to class preju-
dice. He knows that Bryan seeks to force
this country to a silver basis, and thus put
wages here on a level with those of Mex
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

1t has been discovered that Governor
Altgeld wrote the Democratic platform OF
Illinois -four years ago, which reads: 1--WE
reiterate our allegiance to the historic pol
icy of the Democratic party in favor of
sound money
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

1t will be noted that Bath, the Repub-
lican city in which the Hon. Arthur Sew
all, the Democratic candidate for Vice
President, lives, gave the largest Repub-
lican plurality in its history. This will
please Populist Watson.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

Bourle Cochran says that the American
wage-earner who never submits quietly
to a reduction of wages, will not be de-
luded into voting for a scheme which will
take away half of his compensation. There
is increasing evidence that Mr.. Cochran is
correct.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

The Democrats will not have Senator
in the Maine Legislature, and less than
ten members of a House consisting of 150
1t is time for proportional representation
In such States.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

Anything less than Republican majority
of 10000 would be a Democratic victory
said the Maine Democrats. What $4,000
majority would signify they neglected to
mention.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

Now that Candidate Sewall has been so
showed under in his native State the Wat
sonites will clamor to have the Popocratic
ticket made out-and-out Populist
inlra
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

Can be found at the following places:
NEW YORK-Windsor Hotel and Aston House
CHICAGO-Palmer House and P. o. News Co..
81 Adams street.
CINCINNATI-J. r. HawIey & Co., 154 Vine
street.
LOTJSVILLE-C. It. Deering, northwest corner
of Third and Jefferson streets. and Louisville
Book Co.. 356 Fourth avenue.
ST. LOUIS-Union News Company, Union Depot.
WASHINGTON, d. C.-Riggs House, Ebbitt
House. Wizards Hotel and the Washington
News Exchange, Fourteenth street, between
Penn avenue and + street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

Speaker Reed very cautiously predicted a
possible majority Of 10000 in his State. He
wanted to give himself plenty Of room in
which to smile
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

Mr.. Bryan will be notified to-day of his
nomination by the Populists. Inasmuch as
the Democrats are deserving him on every
hand, he had better accept this small favor
thankfully.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

The Sentinel had something to say yes
terday to the effect that If the Repub-
icans did not carry Maine by $4,000 or
10000 it would not be much of victory.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

Have you heard from Maine.
How she went hi bent
For Governor Kent,
For Tippecanoe,
And Tyler, too?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

Evidently thousands of men who have
been voting the Democratic ticket in
Maine took to the woods yesterday rather
than vote to approve Bryan and Sewall.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

Will Mr. Sewall be pulled off the Popo-
cratic ticket, that Maine has gone
Republican by a plurality of more than
two-iifths Of the entire vote poled?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

But for the greedy silver-mining corpora
tions there would be no Popocratic ticket
In the field.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

There is no better dollar in the world
than the one we have. What most people
need is a better chance to get it, and that
will come with the Improvement of BUSH
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

Since Bryan has heard from Maine, per
haps he will conclude that it may be as
well to encourage Watson little.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

1t seems to be quite true, what was said
recently of Mr.. Sewall, namely, that he
couldn't carry anything, not even his own
family.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

AT IS cents an ounce the silver dollar is
row worth a small fraction over 50 cents
as bullion-not SO cents, as some speak
ers continue to assert
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

And now it appears that the Democratic
majority in Arkansas is 5000 less than in
1892. which indicates that the Democratic
counters failed to do their duty to the
party.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15
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Not City Bread.

Gracious! How green you are!' re-
marked the bacon.
Il can't help IT, said the old-fashioned
saleratus biscuit, sadly. Il am not city
bread you know"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

The only living Senator who sat with
Webster bradbury, of Maine, a Demo
craft voted for Powers for Governor yes
terday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

The business man and the wage Garner
are in politics this year on their own &C
counc.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

Maine seems not to have forgotten tbs
Republicanism taught by Fessenden, Ham
lin and Blaine.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

Old timers who went to district schools
in their youth and never so much as sus-
pected the existence of evil-minded mi
crobes on their desks. states and other
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

Maine remembered yesterday that her
motto is "Dirigo."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

The silver Republicans in Maine did not
show UP at the polls yesterday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

Just see candidate Watson point the fin
ger of scorn at candidate Sewau Wi
you?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

Years ago Speaker Reed ran behind his
ticket; yesterday he ran hundreds ahead
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15
Looks that Way.
Philadelphia Pr,

Philadelphia Press
AS far as the pitchfork orator goes his
own State seems to De the enemys coun-
try.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

Maine saw Vermont and went one
better.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

And Candidate sewall-he lives in Maine
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

Popocratic papers, some of which must
know better. are making the absurd state
ment that it takes 50. 600 100000 a year to
pay our interest obligations in Europe. The
New York Journal of Commerce has been
at great pains to find the amount of the
items of payments to foreigners for
the year 1894. The result is as follows:
Interest paid on our foreign-held
securities 3Ju,UUUVUV
Credits on European bankers, is
sued to travellers $4,000 900
Freight charges on imports per
foreign vessels ................ "a, 500 900
Fares of outward passengers per
foreign steamships ..... $4,000
differentiation of imports, eStl-
mated observation-disclosures. 5000 900
Total =. .s175, SOC. 900
On the other side, it was found that Eu-
ropean money came to us during that year
as follows:
Money brought by immigrants. -. .s14. 900
Outlays of foreign vessels in Amer
Earnings of American vessels at
Foreign ports OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1,90V,UOO
Total .......................... $50, zoe, 900
That is we sent abroad for all purposes
in 1894, s145, 600 OCEAN amount not so large
as the excess of our exports over our i'm
ports are or would be under a tariff based
upon a discrimination in favor of Ameri-
ing his audiences all sorts of absurd sto-
ries as to our interest obligations, and
even that the debts of the people of the
United States exceed their holdings of
property by s., 900 900, 900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.


Those Dear Girls.
Minnie-Since 1 have been studying the
matter I rather favor gold.
Mamie-Your complexion does.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-15

The weather was fair in Maine.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16
The Scranton Business College.

The really phenomenal success that
has attended this institution since its
inception, making it in less than two
years one Of the leading schools in the
country in point Of numbers in attend
ance as well as in all other respects,
speakswell for the regulations Messrs
Buck and Whitmore have won for
themselves.
No young man or woman can do a
wiser thing than take a course at this
school. The steady demand for book
keepers and stenographers makes it
difficult for the proprietors to qualify
students rapidly enough to fill all Of
the positions offered. All mail in.
quiries receive prompt attention. You
should write for copy Of the new
illustrated Journal
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16
Opera House, Monday, Jan. Goth.

Spectacular extravaganza and vaud
VILE, interpreted by the clever come.
dians and pretty girls of the White
Crook Co. will rule the boards at the
Opera House, Monday night, Jan.
Goth. The show will be found to be
a departure from the average light ex-
travaganza entertainment. 1t is a
pleasing combination Of comic opera,
spectacular and vaudeville, with just a
blending of extravaganza The com
pany carry all their own special seen
cry, and the costumes worn by the
girls are gorgeously handsome and
modest. During the action of the
play taking specialties will be intro
duced by the vaudeville members of
the company among them all the
latest eastern successes, London's
latest craze, Tommy Atkins tough
boys aud girls. the famous Gaiety
dance, and the Polka Dot girls.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16
Highest Of all in Leavenng PowerLae U. s. Govt Report
R3H:a!l! q! Rs%dssE Rsxldies
ABSOLUTELY PURE

Hon. c. r. Buckalew, Fred Ikeer, and
w. II. Rhawn Esqs., represented the bar
of this County at the Superior Court at
Scranton.
Mrs. J. G. Freeze was taken suddenly i'll
last Friday night, and for time her re-
covery seemed doubtful. She is much better
now, and improving daily.
Miss Clara Smith, drawing teacher at
Normal, who has been detained at her home
in Connecticut by the illness Of her mother,
resumed her position on Monday.
Prof. William Noetling will attend insti.
tute at Beaumont Wyoming County, to-.
morrow and Saturday. His services arc in
great demand in this kind Of work.
George w. Steiner has secured II. L.
McHenry TO conduct the Red Mill next
year. He is a miller of several years expert.
ence and will prove valuable assistant.
w. S. Fisher Of Main township, trans.
acted business at the County Seat on Mon.
day. His name is mentioned in connection
with the office of County Commissioner.
Miss Ware Of Philadelphia, who is spend.
ing the winter with her sister, Mrs. West on
Normal Hill, has become a member of St.
Paul's choir. She has a rich alto voice.
Hon. L. NJ. Tewksbury of Catawissa,
transacted business at the County Seat on
Friday. lie informs us that his wife and
son are both confined to the house by
reason of sickness.
Prof. William Noetlng attended institute
| at kingtown, Schuylkill County, last Friday
and Saturday. The attendance was large
and an interesting and profitable time was
had by all present.
J. G.. Miller, of West Milton, who has
the contract for saving timber on the tract
OF MIR. Silas Shuman in Orange township,
was in town few hours Friday en- route
Tor the above place.
c. II. Churchill, who was formerly con.
nected with the Cummings and Verdy Com.
pany was in town last Saturday visiting his
family. lie is now engaged in the manu-
iaeture oi chewing gum at Chicago.
Mrs. Leonard Rupert celebrated hel
birthday one day last week She was eighty
five years of age, and her health is as gooc
as could be expected. Her many friend.
hope that she may be spared many NOR,
years.
Miss A. ID. Webb who was visiting Mrs
William Neal, was called home suddenly on
Monday, by telegram announcing that he
sister, Mrs. Price, had been stricken will
paralysis. Information was received her,
on Tuesday that Mrs. Price died soon afte
the stroke. She formerly resided here, ant
was well known by many Of the older resi-
| dents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

The following letters are held at
the Bloomsburg, Pa. post office and
will be sent to the dead letter office
January 2Sth 1896. Miss Rebecca J.
Adams, Miss Blanch Artley, Mr..
Robert Cammel, Fl. c. Ewes, Mr..
William Ivey, Mrs. George Krause,
MIR. Aaron Pifer, Miss Jess Pifer,
Jacob Temple, Miles Welliver. Per
sons calling for the above letters will
please say, they were advertised
Jan. I4th, 1896" One cent will be
charged on each letter advertised.
JAMES II. MERCER, p. M.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16
BRIEF MENTION.
About People You Know.

Hon. L. r. Ikeler held Court at Danvlle
this week.
Guy Jacoby Esq. is confined to his home
by sickness.
A. L. Fritz Esq, transacted business at
Benton on Tuesday.
Mrs. NJ. ]. Casey is confined to her home
by reason Of sickness.
John Girton Of Picture Rocks, spent Sun
day with ]. c. Millard.
Miss Sadie John of Shamokin, is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. Freas Brown.
Robert +. Hartman went to New York
on Tuesday to purchase goods.
Ex-Sherif Smith of Saltwater transacted
business at this Office last Friday
Joseph Lowenberg, of Scranton, visited
relatives in this place last Thursday.
Lafayette Keeler of Benton, was an early
caller at this Office Tuesday morning.
w. II. Snyder Esq, transacted business
at The Court at Danville on Tuesday.
Mrs. II. F. Deiterich is spending part of
this week with friends at Wilkes Barre
]. d. Armstrong and w. II. Housel went
to Philadelphia this morning on business
Mrs. l. II. Seesholtz of Catawissa. visited
her friend, Miss Eva Rupert last Friday.
John Bush who has been visiting his
brother at Lock Haven has returned home.
Miss Mary Everett, who has been visiting
her parents at Mount Carmel, has returned.
Stephen Reice, who has been visiting
friends at Philadelphia, has returned home.
Miss Cora, daughter Of Hiram Freas, of
Chicago, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Freas
Brown.
Mrs. Alem Britain who has been visiting
her son at Washington ID. c. has returned
home.
]. M. and Michael Wenncr of Bender
town were early callers at this office Monday
morning.
J, c. Reeder of Franklin township, trans.
acted business at the County Seat last
Saturday.
5. J. Pealer has returned from Luzerne
County where he has been engaged for some
time surveying.
George +. Elwell Esq, proprietor of
this paper, transacted business at Wilkes
barre last Friday.
T. L. Harder, the hustling furniture deal
er of Catawissa transacted business in this
place last Tuesday.
Miss Marie Ferguson, OF Harrisburg, has
been visiting her sister, Mrs +. b. Tustin
on Market Street.
Mrs. Rev. w. G. Ferguson and daughter
Marie are visiting Mrs. Ferguson's daughter
Mrs (. b. Tustin.
Mrs. L. E. Whary is confined TO her
house by sickness. Her many friends hope
ior her speedy recovery.
II. o. McHenry of Benton, was noticed
on the streets last Saturday. He has recent
iy recovered from serious illness.
James Hendershott, Charles Krug. A. NJ.
DER, J. b. Casey, w. b. Taylor and O. B.
Meilick Esq, spent Sunday at Pittston.
Prothonotary Quick drove to Danville on
Tuesday. He dropped IN to see how they
conducted the Courts down at that place.
S. c. Greasy, President of the Town
Council, announces that owing to business
he will not be candidate for reelection.
Miss Helen Cleaver, who has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs. F. Freeman Beas, re-
turned to her home at Reading last Satur-
day.
Will Pugh and Frank Savage who have
been employed by the Beech Creek Rail
Road Company at Peale City have returned
home.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

Last week the Columbian marked
off another volume (the 3rst.) and
has started another lap in the race Of
life. In order to be cup to date " in
everything it proposes to do what
The TABLET has always been doing
make publication day and "press "
day the same. The proprietor has
made marked improvement in the
paper during the past year.-MiH-
UiUe Tablet.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

The revival services still continue
at the Methodist church. Whilst
the penltents have not been as nu-
merous as could be desired, yet the
church is experiencing an awakening.
The services as conducted by the
pastor are spiritual, interesting and
helpful. An invitation is extended to
all to attend.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

The following have been elected tc
serve as officers of the Christian En-
deavor of the Lutheran Church fol
the next year:
Presldent-Clinton Hagenbuch.
Vice President-Mary Heist.
Secretary-Callie Kashner.
Cor. Secretary-Ida Herring.
Treasurer-Wm. Quick.
Organist-Mrs. John Harman.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

Shamokn had $4,000 fire Mon
day morning. Three buildings were
destroyed including Batdorfs novelty
store, Melick's dry goods and Logan's
pool room. The losses are Melick,
$4,000, Batdorf, $s,5oo, Farr, S4,.
500, Logan, $4,000. The buildings
were all partly insured.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

Catawissa's new electric light plant
will soon be in operation. For I6-
candle power lamps for domestic use
In Catawissa the charge will be from
fifteen to forty cents per month, for
stores fifteen to thirty cents and for
churches one dollar per year for each
light. Arc lights will cost from So. 50
for use up to o'clock to $3.50 for
use all night.