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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-05-29

The debate last week between
students Of the Arkansas Universe
~ and those Of the Columbia. Mo.
University on the silver question,
resulted in favor Of the Missouri
ans who had the gold standard side
OF the question.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-05-29

Even the funerals in Washing
ton are fast The other day a
carriage in funeral procession ran
into another vehicle and smashed
it all to pieces and nearly killed
man who was in it.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-05-29

Gen. Weyler gave Spain an ex-
eellent chance TO get rid OF him
when he threatened to resign If the
men captured aboard TIE Compel
itor are not executed.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-05-29

There are indications that the
men who have done the heaviest
lying about Cuba affairs are pre-
pairing to tackle our Presidential
campaign.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-05-29

Mr.. Benjamin Harrison knew to
much to allow himself to be thrown
under thewheels of the Mckinley
chariot.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-05-29

Gen. Grosvenor says it's all over
except the shouting, and ex-Sena-
tor Plat says Mckinley can not be
nominated. You can take your
choice.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-05-29

The jury in the case Of Crump,
charged with the murder OF Roam,
disagreed and a new trial has been
ordered.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-05-29

The queerest Democratic combi-
nation yet suggested is Cleveland
for a candidate and free silver
platform
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-05-29
NOTICE

The partnership heretofore existing
between the undersigned, is Dissolved by
mutual consent.
CuRrIs < RICHARDS.
shoshone, Idaho, May %, 1896.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-08-01
BLEW HIS HEAD OFF
THE HORRIBLE SUICIDE OF
LOUIS MILLER.
He Walked Into . Friend. House. Took
sGun From the Wall and Delhi
srnteiy Killed Himself.
Special Dispatch to the standard.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Great Falls. July 31.-A Choteau spe-
cial says: Louis Miller. an old resident
Of Teton county, deliberately commit
ted suicide yesterday by placing the
muzzle of gun In his mouth and then
touching the trigger off with his foot.
His head was literally blow to piece ,
and death was instantaneous. The hor-
rible tragedy occurred at the ranol, OF
Ed Dennis. few miles from this place.
Miller visited the ranch to borrow a
saddle and. after chatting a while. ea-
tered a side room OF the house, where
he was perfectly at home. took the gun
down from the rack and killed himself,
without indicating by word or look that
he contemplated the act. Miller was
an Austrian and had been In the en-
ploy of Sam Mitchell for number ~
years. Mitchell sold out some time ago
and Miller drifted to Butte. where he
was taken sick and sent 20 the Eosri-
tai. He recovered sufiicisntly To be els
charged and about four weeks ago
came back as far as Great Falls. where
he was taken sick again and sent 10
Columbus hospital. He was isschlrgei
from that institution last Tuesday end
arrived In Choteau Wednesday He was
not strong but was apparently improv-
ing and was hopeful of the future. His
tragic death created a profound sensa-
ton in this locality. where he had a
wide circle of friends and acquaint-
anTes
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-08-01

81. Paul. July SILT was 3 O'Clock
this morning when the nominating
committee OF the populist convention
reported the following slate: Governor.
r. H. Richardson; auditor. ]. T. Enger:
secretary OF state. J. II. Hodgson; rail-
road commissioners. Oliver Knuason
and F. L. Walker; commissioner OF
public instruction Laura ]. Einenhuth.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-08-01
G.la Withdrawal. aud Receipts.

Washington. July I.-The gold with
drawals IN New York to-day were siss.-
100 In gold coin and s9i.Ooo In bars. The
receipts at New York were n.ie.oc. maxi
ing the total gold receipts for the day
s. .sei. 900. making the gold reserve NO.
40. ba7 The gold receipts at Chicago were
st7s.Op and at Boston $4,000. A small
amount was also received at Phlladsl-
nhia
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-08-01
Juige Carpenter Dead.

Providence. r. l.. July I.-A cable
received to-day says Judge George NJ.
Carpenter OF the United States district
court for the district Of Rhode Island.
died to-day Of paralysis Of the heart
In Holland. where he was travelling.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-08-01

to see. but as soon as a body was un-
earthed the horror OF the sight so ap-
palled them that they rushed of, re-
gardless OF consequence, 90 escape wit
Messing Ii. Men shouted and fought to
get away. women shrieked at the top
OF their lungs or turned sick, and chill
dren ran of sobbing with terror. A
man came pushing through 10 watch a
body being carried from the ruins. but
as soon as he saw the distorted face
and twisted limbs of the searchers' bur-
den he gave a shrek of horror and ran
away into the darkness blubbering like
a child.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-08-01

(contlnued on Page Two)
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-08-01
For the PeOD|e
SOLID FACTSl
VS..
CLAIMS.

One fact outweighs hundred claims,
that's why We deal In facts. We be-
lieve In honesty. not in idle boasts nor
bold assertions that merely excite ones
credulity. We have won our way to
public favor by honest motives, honest
principles, honest dealings and by SELL
Ing the best jewelry that money can
buy.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-08-01
FLY TIME

in 25c. cans. with sitter tops. This
powder Is absolutely pure. perfectly
harmless to man but very destructive
to insects. To distinguish It from the
worthless powders on the market, the
label Of each can bears the imprint in
red of our big
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-08-01

New York. July S1.-The board OF man
ayers OF the Joint Trsfic association held
a meeting to-day. transacted routine s0s-
iuess and adjourned until Aug. II
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-15
THE ADDICKs REPUBLICANS.
They Make Nominations-What VIII
the Higginsites Dos

DOVER. DEL, July 1.-THE Republican
convention called by the Addicks Com
mittee met here to-day, and the court
room where the convention was held was
crowded Walter II. Hays. of Whining
ton. was the temporary chairman, ana
made a telling speech. In which he plead
ed for harmony between the two factions.
and called attention to the plight OF the
Democratic party on the silver question.
He said that the Democratic party had
raised pole and upon it placed the red
flag OF anarchy.
Most of the nominations were made oy
county caucuses. The nominees or the
convention are as follows:
For Governor-John II. Hofecker, OF
Smyrna. Kent county.
For Congressmen-Jonath S. Wills,
of Milford, Kent county; ID. Miiilin VIII
son. of Kent county; Daniel ]. Fooks, OF
Sussex county.
The nominations were unopposed. ana
the members of the convention expressed
themselves as believing that the same
ticket would be named by the conVen-
ton of the Higgins Republicans AT
GEORGETOWN on Thursday. The nomina-
ton OF John r. Hoffecker. Of smyrna.
was made by DR.. r. c. Moore and Sc
conded by several others, and the noml-
nation OF Mr. Willis was made by ex-
Judge George b. Fisher
The platform adopted declares in favor
of sound money, Mckinley and Hobart,
and denounces the action of the National
Committee in refusing TO seat the Ad-
dicks delegates at the st. Louis conyen-
ton
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-15
Antidote for Heat.

To those who enjoy the seaside with Its
attendant pleasures, there is no chance
offered like that enjoyed by the hundreds
who avail themselves every Sunday OF the
popular Chesapeake and Ohio Sunday sea-
side excursions. A special vestibule train
leaves Broad-street station every Sunday
at $50 A. NJ. The run is made 10 Old
Point in two hours, with only one stop
at Newport News-where connection Is
made for Norfolk, Virginia Beach. and
Ocean View An electric line connects
Buckroe Beach with Old Point. Round-
trip fare to Old Point or Nor
folk only ST. Train leaves Old Point.
returning. at p. NJ; Norfolk. $50 p. NJ.
Norfolk tickets good on train leaving fol-
lowing Monday at A. NJ. Dinner for ex-
curslonists at special rates.
HORACE Il. SMITH. Manager
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-15
BRYAN AT HIS BoYnooD's HOME,
Great Demonstration i'm His Honor
He speaks To-day.

SALEM ILL, July H.-Salem awoke
this morning to the realization that it is
a place OF some importance with a full
nedged presidential candidate in town.
and that candidate Salem boy, and the
feeling of the people Is one of pride
Last nights demonstration is said to
have been the greatest ever seen here.
and IT was truly one for which the citi-
zens of Salem can take credit TO them
selves. The display Of fireworks was
lavish and the procession from the
station to the Bryan residence was "a
continuous succession Of enthusiastic out
bursts. Broadway. the principal
thoroughfare is like its name in spacious
ness. and there was plenty of room for
the accommodation Of the multitude who
Joined I'm the demonstration, either rs
active participants in line or along the
sidewalks
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan spent the night at
the. old family homestead, where the
mother Of the Democratic candidate
passed away a fortnight ago at the age
oil 62.
Mr. Bryan has some business to attend
10 here. and wants to clear this up be-
lore leaving for Lincoln Thursday. He
will go 10 Centralia this evening and de-
liver an address. and tomorrow make a
speech TO the Salem people on the issues
of the campaign.
Mr.. Bryan says he will make his head
quarters at Lincoln, not Omaha, as re-
norted
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-15
BRYAN AND u'r<INLEY.
They May Meet In Joint Debate IN
Ohio.


Ohio.
TOLEDO, o.. July 1.-THE Bee says to-
day:
If William J. Bryan has his way. Ohio
will be the storm-centre OF the ensuing
campaign. Tho Democratic candidate
promises to stump this State, and 10 de-
liver at least one address in Toledo
Mr.. Bryan is desirous Of having a joint
debate on the currency question with ox-
Governor Mckinley. and he Will let Mr..
Mckinley select the time and place.
Among the callers upon the distinguished
nominee just after the nomination was
one known to him. who said:
"Can we hope TO hear you in the cam
paign, Mr.. BIyan?'
"You certainly can" was the prompt
reply. u expect to make a number Of
speeches in Ohio"
what. at the home Of McKinley?'
81 know Mr.. Mckinley very we'll" re-
turned Mr. Bryan. and esteem him very
highly as "a man. We were together in
Congress. RE is an excellent gentleman,
and thoroughly honest In all he says and
does"
IF you come to Ohio you may happen
to meet him" was suggested.
81 would not ask anything better than
10 meet Mr.. Mckinley I'm joint debate"
said Mr.. Bryan. his eyes kindling; right
i'm his own State. and at his home
The conversation was continued in an
informal way for some time, and Mr..
Bryan expressed again his desire to meet
Mr.. Mckinley.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-15
THE BLUEBIRDS WON
A Very Rotly-Contested Game From
Portsmouth.
LATTER LED TILL EIGHTH.
Then Came the Fun-How IL was
Mapnged-A Pitchers Battle I'm Pc
tersburg-sinpicians Take Game
From Norfolk.
Richmond. 4; Portsmouth, 2.
Roanoke. %; Norfolk, =.
Lypcbburg, =; Petersburg, l.
NORFOLK, VA. July 1A-GpeciaD

NORFOLK, VA, July H.-Gpecial)-
The game OF baseball between Ports
mouth and Richmond, played in the form
er city to-day, was won by the visitors
by a score of TO 3. The game was a
hotIy-contested one, Portsmouth having
the lead until the eighth inning. In the
eighth Berte reached first on four balls
but was forced 10 second on Mullarkey's
grounder to Werrick. Sholta singled,
and Groves hit an infield fly. which Wer-
rick dropped. Kain singled, and he and
Sholta were advanced a base on Rolins's
passed ball. Then came Penders turn.
and, with the bases full, Sanford singled.
and the game was won. Following is the
ooora.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-15
TlEG0LD DEMOCRATS
They arc Confident That They Will HAVE
& Convention.
rur suVERlTEs AND HILL.
u.o, Notification Committee s"id
An Have Asked the New Yorker 10
o., ,f,dIson-squarc Meeting
,,.,,t,,iran headquarters.

,uc.GO. July 1.-THE gold Democratic
-.. ,.1l orcn headquarters in the Pal
.r House. and the Executive Committee
'.... NOT doubt that there will be enough
l..o,.hle responses 90 the manifesto H.
I..t r.elt to guarantee new ma
.....f convention. representative OF lh'
..,..~g before the end OF September
chairman Robbins admitted that he ha'
49,, -...Ived any additional teiegrams TO-
NV from prominent Democrats oneii"t
...,.,.ort The third-tlckct proposition but
... occurrences he had received Ted him to
,....t de,eeatons from Eastern ano
e,.thern states. even II the party ma
,si,.r. of the states was opposed 10 th'
,t,r o., the supposition that two Demo
'-,f. tickets would mean the electioh oi
Mckinley.
rs-tiayor Hopkins said: "The gold Dem
,...ts OF Texas. Nebraska. and Illinois
ave-. .r.anizcd and ready TO 80 ahead as
r.pants n a sound-money campa'sn-
,r... must Doe given States mat nave no.
+.t.r action There viii DC SOunu-
..... convention Of soue kind, anyhow
... without IIf pun % ANft'tr..f
.....u -1uud-mouey men in New loIh ~
..,. r0aroscntative delegations mere
r...r.rce y. Boyle. who was ieaoei
,, &c. e.Il movement from the beginning,
.-fr. ..rho .oid-standard Democrats OF
1r...- n.u not follow the lead OF men
,.... ,art 90 put ticket IN The heid SIM
r,i, the election OF Mckinley.
r. report was circulated today al tne
r,.-.-.r House that The Bryan Nouhcalion
r.,r.ftee was in communication WIN
Senator HW with view TO inducing MN
=. ...rrt the charmanship Of the hotlii-
.....r meeting in Madisou-Square Oarueh'
d. t.. senator accepts. the silver peiho-
,,.f. here say 70 VIII be the oeathKheii
,f the hrd-ucket scheme.
r. g. generally believed az state hepuph-
,.n hea1auaricrs that the National Com
,rIttee. at lts meetiuc in cleveland lhls
,..ok vim locate branch headquarters ID
chicaro. and place Nauoual-ComIni''ee-
,,ln Jnmi-ou iu charge.
rhis wu be taken ass q recognition OF
tt. claim that Illinois SIS TO Doe the royai
battle-ground OF the campaign. Ihe mem
l.rs of tne state Committee are aroused
t9 action by tire silver excitement caused
1.r rran in Illinois. ard meeting oil lhe
committee is t0 be held tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-15
SOUTHERN LEAGUE.
HARRITY DIsINoLINED To TALK.
He il n Democrat, However. and n
Sound-Money Man, Too.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, July lf.-When
seen at his Office this morning. Mr.. W. r.
Harrity was indisposed to discuss the po-
litical situation, and declined to express
himself as to the platform or candidates.
Mr.. Harrity, however, made the following
statement:
Since my return my attention has been
called to report sent ont from Chicago
during the convention week 70 the effect
that | had declared that i am Demo-
crat, and after that am sound-money
man.
There is no foundation whatever for
such a statement. II is pure invention
and the editorials based on il which ap-
peared in some Of the Philadelphia, Bos-
ton. and New York newspapers are both
unjust and unwarranted.
Il am a Democrat and a sound-money
man. too" continued Mr.. Harrity; mot
afterwards. but at the same time. And 4
shall do nothing whatever during the
coming campaign that can properly be
regarded as a surrender of my convic-
t.ons upon the currency question or upon
any other vital question"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-15
PITCHERS BATTLE.
The Game Between LynchburG and
Petersburg.

PETERSBURG. VA, July H-(Special)
The game this afternoon between Peters
burg and Lynchburg was a pitchers bat
tie between Norcom and stutz. They
both pitched great ball. only five singles
being made off Stultz and four off Nor
CON- Norcom, however, was wild. giving
eight bases on balls, while Stultz was
steady. In the eighth inning Stultz, with
two men out and Kelly on second base. de-
liberately gave Bradley and Stevenson
their bases on balls. With the bases
full Kitson was put in to bat for Handi-
Doe. and he ended the suspense by
striking out. Norcom lost the game in
the sixth inning.
After rain had delayed the game for
twenty minutes and the score stood /
10 0 in favor of Petersburg. Dolan and
Schabel were given their bases on balls.
and both were advanced a base on a
sacrifice hit by Groves. Smith then hit
q straight one to Norcom. and he fumbled
IT, allowing Dolan and Schabel TO score.
The features Of the game were the
phenomenal catches by McGann and Kel-
lv. The score:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-15
rorrLIsr PARTY FOR BRYAN.
Manifesto from Secretary Turner
EdNising This Course.

Manifesto from Secretary Turner
tdVising This Course.
WASHINGTON. july l4-Mr. j. II. Tur-
Dor secretary Of the National Committee
oi ne popanst party. has issued mani
t.sto advising AN Populists to faufy the
nouluauon OF Bryan at the Populist con-
Nenuon at ST. Louis ON July 22d next
in the course OF his address he says
"Tie TRUTH of it is that the only point the
I3prts row have 10 decide is whether
or moe 'aey viii take Mr.. Bryan. whom
every eolab1e .n the country has de-
uonnced as ropulist. Tor our next Presi-
dent of the United States. or whether they
vn take Mr Mckinley who represents
everything that ne Populsts have de-
noancei ana just the opposite Of every
rrt they have advocated since they have
been party"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-15
Portsmouth Must Protect Umpires.

LYNCHBURG, VA. July 1.-THE fol-
lowing telegram. sent tonight by Presi-
dent Mclaughlin. OF the Virginia State
League Of Base Ball Clubs, explains itself
"H L. Maynard, President Baseball
Club Portsmouth. Va:
"McDermott and Cline both wire me
that they decline to umpire further in
Portsmouth on account OF rough treat
ment by audience.
"Unless you can guarantee police pro
lection TO umDires and players | will be
compelled to call a meeting of the league
with a view TO transferring your fran
chise.
(signed) JAMES MLAUGHLIN.
"presilent -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-15
,n1.pAnr1sAN nnErALLIsTs.
'rhc Town Contingent Endorse'
bryan and Scwaii.

The Iowa tontnGcrt hh""rSc"
bryan and Sewaii.
DIES MONIES. IA. July 1.-Two nun
6rsl delegates were present at Flynn S
nan this morning when Provisional
chairman Amos steckel called the Nom
1.rs.an BimetalHc State Convention 10
order ana introduced S. VI. Bashor OF
waterloo as temporary chairman. Johh
Hamilton. editor of the Daily News, had
l..n selected TO act os permanent chair
man, bat when bis address was submit
t.i TO conference of the leaders last
rl.tt 20 was found 20 Doe against the ratio
oftstoI. and O. committec was appointed
to wait on Mr. Hamilton in regard TO the
matter. lr Hamilton however preferred
not 90 change his remarks. and the con-
v.nuon w.u have another permanent pre-
siding officer.
The platform reported by the Committee
Oh Resolutions calls for free coinage at
Oboe ratio %. ls TO- ]. endorses Bryan and
seu.u and insructs the delegates 10
support them at 81. Louis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-15
GOOD DAY FOR FAVORITEs.
BooISies Hit Very Hard at the Aaue-
duet Ruce-Trnck.

AQUEDUCT RACE-COURSE. July IA
Racing was continued here to-day. under
very favorable circumstances. The wea-
ther was fine, the crowd large, ana
the track i'm perfect order. 1t was also
another good day for the favorites. and,
as many OF them won. the bookies were
hit very hard. The principal race on
the card was that for maiden fillies,
years of age, and 1t was won by Saiaire,
with Margaret Roth second and Court
ship III. third.
First race-hve furlongs-Nina Louise
lO0, Gardner, 8 TO 81 won, Full Speed Sc
cond. Favor third. Time. l:02 IL.
Second race-one mile-The Native Qoi'
]. Hill, to 81 won. Premier second, Emo
tlonal third. Time. l:i3.
Third race-fve furlongs-Salaire QO9,
Clayton, Q TO u won. Margaret Roth Sc
cond. Courtship ii. third. Time, 1908 H.
Fourth race-one mile and furlong-
Sue Kittie (99, O'Leary. 10 p won, Mar
shall second, Mirage third Time, l:S 1T.
Fifth race-hve furlongs-Sir Francis
nO5. Doggett. 4 10 ~ won, Ameer second,
Mrs. Stuart third. Time. l.26 IL.
sixth race-one mle-Helen Hob III CsS,
Hewitt. 4 to u won. Defender second,
Florence third Time, l:H.
LAKESIDE.
CHICAGO. July H-Elroy and uncas
were the only out-and-out favorites TO win
AT Lakeside to-day The finishes were all
tame. Jockey J. Murphy was ruled OIL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-15
FOR CLEARER WATER
Hr. Zimmerman Appeals 10 The Board
for a Better and Larger Supply.
TO ELECT TWO COMMISSIONERS.
Joint Session OF the city Council to
De Held the 9th for This Pur.
posc-Regulating Street-Car Ser.
vice-Other Business.
vice-Other business.

The first regular session OF the Board OF
Aldermen was held in the Council cham@
Der last night. those present being Messrss
Turpin OPresidenD. Bahen, Blake, Burtons
Cutchins. Hardwicke. King Montgomery
Moore, Noble, smith. Snsad, Starkes
Vaughan. and Zimmerman.
There were no reports, save a short one
from the Common Council embracing
resolution providing for a Joint session Oh
the Board OF Aldermen and Common Coun>
ell July 27th. at s O'Clock, to elect mems
ber Of the Board of Fire Commissioners
in the place OF Mr.. John II. Frischkorn.
and member Of the Board OF Police
Commissioners in the place of Mr.. ID. A.
Weinbrunn, whose terms OF Office expired
July lst. This resolution was concurred
in.
DIGGING UP THE STREETS.
Another resolution, which was agreed
to- instructs the chairmen OF the Commits
tees on Streets. Light, and Water 10 ap-
point two members of their respectiva
committees. who are TO constitute COM
mittee for the purpose OF investigating thu
present system of street excavations, and
TO inquire as to the judgments obtained
against the city.
Mr.. Noble, on the final rol-call, offered
q resolution compensatnR Mr.. Thomas
Bahen, janitor of the Council chamber,
to the extent of 500 for extra services
rendered in the discharge OF his duties
and in filling the place OF the Sergeant
alarms while that oficer was sick. After
a great deal of discussion the matter was
referred TO the Committee on Finance.
Mr.. Noble also presented an ordinance
directing the Richmond Traction Company
and the Richmond Railway and Electric
Company to use yestibuled closed cars IN
the winter seasons, and prescribing the
order in which the cars should take pre-
cedence over each other. This paper also
went to the Street Committee.
Resolutions providing for the construc-
ton of sewers In Judah, ST. Peters. and
Hickory streets were offered by Alderman
Moore, and were sent to the Committee
on Streets
The claim Of Messrs. Asa Snyder & Co.
amounting TO 1865, for work upon tha
James-river plant was ordered paid.
Mr. Vaughan offered an ordinance re-
quirng citizens 10 keep the grass and
weeds cut down along the edges OF the
sidewalks abutting their premises. This
proposition was regarded by several mem-
bers of the Board as unconstitutional, but
II was referred TO the Committee on
Streets.
CLEARER AND BETTER WATER.
Mr. Zimmerman submitted a preamble
and resolution, which were adopted, and
which direct the chairman of the Com
mittee on Water TO appoint sub-commit-
tee of three TO Investigate and report the
best means OF securing a larger and better
supply of clearer water. In presenting
this paper Mr. zimmerman made a strong
appeal on behalf OF the citizens who have
been unable to get the necessary water,
| and on behalf OF the whole city for clearer
| water.
The Board adjourned at $40 o'clock.