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B'NAI BIRTH.
The Grand Lodge Elects Officers for
the Ensuing Term.

STOCKTON, Jan. 26-The Grand
Lodge B'nai Birth this afternoon elect
ed the following officers: President,
Martin +. Stein, Stockton; First Vice
President, Edward Bares Second Vice
President. Simon Baruch; Treasurer.
Benjamin Harris; Secretary, I. J. Asch-
helm; Trustees. Louis Cohen, Max Mar
cuz and Simon Hochstadter; Court of
Appeals, District No. 4, Jacob Green
baum, Edward Tauzky. l. Fl. Gaztadt.
Henry Swartz. David S. Hirschberg;
Sentinel, Samuel S. Fleishacker; Mes,
senger, Max Levy; Medical Examiner,
DR.. S. S. Kahn
Portland, Or, was selected as the next
meeting place
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rlurder i'm the Second Degree.

VISALIA, Jan. 26.-After a trial last
ing fifteen days the jury in the case of
Ben Dice, charged with murder,
brought in a verdict of guilty of muir
der in the second degree this morning.
Dice shot and killed his brother-in-law,
Grant Smith, last June, after a quar-
rel over the destruction of a dam in
an irrigation ditch near Smiths house.
Dice has a wife and six young chill
dren- He is sickly, and Will hardly
be able to live out his sentence
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Bank Failure at OLYMPIA.

OLYMPIA (Wash), Jam %. - The
First National Bank of Olympia closed
its doors to-day because of the with
drawal of $4,000 State funds, which
precipitated a run. The liabilities of
the bank are said to be 100000 and
the assets $4,000 The directors of
the bank assert that depositors will be
rnni in f1111
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MRS. JANE L. STANFORD
Gives a Reception in Honor of Bishop
Newman and Wife.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 26.-For the
first time since the death of her hus-
band, United States Senator Leland
Stanford, Mrs. Jane L. Stanford. OPEN
ed the portals of her mansion ON Mob
Hill this afternoon to San Francisco
society. As token of the friendship
which has long existed between the
families of the late Senator and Bishop
John p. Newman, Methodist Episcopal
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Turlock Irrigation Canal.

MODESTO, Jan. 26-Work on the
much delayed and much talked of con-
tract between Judge J. A Waymire
and the Turlock Irrigation District has
at last been resumed. A force of forty
men is now engaged in the tunnel below
the joint dam near La Grange. Judge
Waymire has agreed to complete the
districts system of canals and bitches
in return for all the outstanding bonds
of the district.
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A Mine on Fire.

JOPLIN (Mo.). Jan. 26-The South
Joplin mine is on fire. and drift 500
feet long is burning. The miners es-
capped in safety. Two derricks have been
destroyed ad it is feared great damage
will be done before the fire can be ex-
tinguished 1t is supposed the fire was
caused by spontaneous combustion
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Behring Sea Claims Commission

VICTORIA (B. Co, Jan. 26-The
Bering Sea Claims Commission trans
acted no business this morning, the
cases of the British being now practi-
cally completed. From the number of
American witnesses examined here it is
new regarded as entirely proba BILE that
the commission will visit San Fran
cisco.
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FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT.
4 Workman Decapitated at an Illinois
Steel plant

JOLIET Gll). Jan. 26-An unpar-
alIeled accident occurred at the Illinois
Steel Plant, whereby Nelson Johnson
was decipitated. He was employed in
the room, and in falling from a high
platform his head came in contact with
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Nevada's Glove-Contest Bill.

CARSON, Jan. 26.-In the Assembly
this morning the bin licensing glove
contests was passed by vote of 20 to 8.
1T is Thought it will also pass the Senate
and be signed by the Governor The
bill as amended provides for a license
fee of $1,000 instead of $50 as was
originally proposed. Little or no oppo-
sltion to the measure is manifest, and
that it will become law is almost a
cert ainty
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Death of e Chicago Capitalist.

FRESNO, Jan. 26.-Charles Dolan, a
Chicago capitalist, we'll known in rail-
way circles, died here this morning at
the Hughes Hotel. In company with
his wife and children, he was visiting
California on pleasure trip. While
passing through Fresno a few days ago
he was stricken with paralysis. His
body will be taken East for interment.
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Site for a Big Clubhouse.

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 26.-Edward P.
Rambo of San Francisco to-day pur-
chased 165 acres of land at Point Lo-
ma, abutting on the Pacific Ocean. for
$4,000. On this tract it is proposed to
erect a big clubhouse and other i'm
provements for a New York sports
mems society. The improvements Will
cost S50. 900.
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the edge of platform and the connec-
tion rod of the engine, cutting off his
head at the neck. The first his fellow
workmen knew of the accident was the
head tumbling into their midst, the
eyes yet moving and the tongue draw
ing into the mouth.
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Creamery Destroyed by Fire.

EUREKA, Jan. 26.-The Diamond
Springs creamery at Swaugers. one of
the largest in Eel River Valley, burned
to the ground at noon to-day. The fire
started in the boiler room, The loss is
S14, 900. Insurance is So, 900 Machinery
to the value of 81 900 was saved
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Bishop of California, Mrs. Stanford
gave a reception in honor of Mr. and
Mrs. Newman, to which 100 invita-
tions issued. The gathering was the
most notable of the kind ever assembled
in California society, the clergy and
learned professions being we'll repre-
Sented.
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A cigar-cutter picks up a match,
lights it. and extends it for the use of
the smoker.
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ANGLO AMERICAN
ARBITRATION TREATY.
Meeting at Washington Of Distinguished
Representatives Of Society
To Attest Appreciation of Convention
Now Before the Senate.

Associate Justice Brewer of the
United States Supreme Court De-
clares in Ringing Tones His Opinion
That the United States Now Has
an Opportunity Which Once Lost
Tight Never be Regained.
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CHICAGO, Jan. 26.-The large grain
elevator of the Purcell Mailing Com
pany, on One Hundred and Twenty
third street, was destroyed by fire this
morning. The firemen were handi-
capped by the intense cold. The ele-
vator was recently rebuilt. The loss is
$3.50, COO
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A LITTLE WARMER.

CLEVELAND. Jan. 26.-The extreme
cold weather has moderated somewhat
and calls for relief by the poor are not
so urgent. At 6 O'Clock this morning
the thermometer was at 6 below. 1t IS
estimated that 5000 people in this city
are in absolute want
New-York tribune., 1897-08-10
Mr.. uKELEs DISSERTATIONS.

Thomas G. McKen, OF Chi!lcothe, ONO one oI
the largest coal operators in the West' is IN the
city attending TO some business Mt Mcneil "no
onerates mines in West Virginia Ohio ana virginia,
Il, ~, r IN. strike belt and has not been affected
in anv way O. the other hand. he has been helped
BY the strike for it has enabled his men 20 work
double time He said yesterday: Il think TINS strike
will clear up shortly, and amicabie agreement DC
reached To be sure. the men have grievance Dut
think both sides will make concessions. Tne
,rouble has been that coal sold cheaply In the
markets 1t hasn't given fair profit to the pro-
ducers the miner the carrier.
There is no doubt that good times are already
here A wear ago sheep brought only 81. where
now they bring s.. Wheat was selling for o6 cents,
and AT last accounts heard IL was q In my county
Everything Is on the upgrade. We reached the low
eat ebb al the time OF the Venezuela scare There
is an old and true saying that the angle OF incidence
is equal 10 the angle OF reflection IL applies 70
business Things fairly booming The people
over the country are bulls on the market. and am
confident that the next three years Will see PERIOD
Of prosperity unequaled in the history OF this couh
New-York tribune., 1897-08-10
SELECTIONS FROM THE MAIL.
THE PERUVIAN GOLD FIELDS.

THE PERUVIAN GOLD FIELDS.
To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir. In your issue of to-day notice a special
dispatch from San Francisco, in which your corre-
spondent has been misinformed.
In regard TO the Peruvian gold mines, 1t Is too
we'll known that such riches exist. and were | 10
go into all the details that l have avaiabie. II
would be asking too much OF you TO give II space
in your valuable columns. Feeling. however. that
a great injustice is attempted by sending any such
communication as the you print to-day. beg
of YOU please give these few lines OF contradiction
a place in your most important paper.
Charles F. Lummis to whom you refer, may have
been in Peru but Judge from what he writes that
he has never been in the districts Of Sandia and
Carabaya, where the gold mines are located. Saw
ages do exist in certain parts Of the interior OF
Peru. but they are controlled by the Government
as well as the American Indians by the authorities
Of this country The Peruvian Government further
more protects every way foreigners who 20 there
with the purpose OF engaging in legitimate business
and enterprises.
Mr. Lummis is absolutely wrong in relating some
Of his adventures" in Peru One would think
that the Peruvian Government had no control OF
its territory. while in fact more protection Is Of
fered in Peru by both Government and climate than
the Clondyke regions offer. for the simple reason
that the peruvian Government mas aireaay - stdo- @
lished military posts throughout the mining sec
eeners ens not Ra yet y 10 hear Of those who
are obliged 10 rest two weeks after working one:
To corroborate my statement ! would only refer
you to the Inca Mining Company" OF Bradford.
Penn an American concern which has recently ac-
auired extensive properties at Sandia and lara
baya having paid for one mine upward OF sOoOO
cash Besides this firm | could give you any num-
ber OF British capitalists who are to-day success
fully working gold mines in the districts
10 saw nothing Of a number OF Peruvian and South
American enterprises that are also working with
the same good result. . , =,
In conclusion would say that the gold mines IN
the .'Nnisterio de Fomento" at Lima. Peru he VIII
satisfy himself that my statements are absolutely
true. CAkLpS u 70 It'D,,
Acting Consul-General or Peru.
New-Vork Aug G
New-York tribune., 1897-08-10
POLO AT N4RRAG4NSETT PIER.

Narragansett Pier. r. l.. Aug. 9.-The polo tour
nament continued here this afternoon with
light attendance. To-day the pay was for the
Rhode Island Cups. and the contesting teams were
the four OF the Buffalo and Point Judith Country
Club The match rather one-sded and was
won by the Buffaloes by of 10 10 .. This
team had the advantage of a handicap Of two goals
over their opponents. but would have easily
without it. Hendricks and McFadden did good
individual work for the Point Judiths. but were
poorly supported and thus lost the game. Final
summary:
Buhalo-First period l. second period. 3: third period
I. total goals 10
Point JudithFlrst period .; second period o; third
period, !. total goals 3.
Buffalo was allowed by the handicap: earned goals
Point Judith earned goals. g. lost goal by foul; total
scores Buffalo. 10; Point Judith -
Tomorrow the star match OF the tournament
Viii take place. when the Myopias first meet the
Meadowbrooks TO play for the Point Judith Coun
try Club Challenge Cup. This match is open to
teams whose aggregate handicap exceeds twenty
goals. II was won by ROckaway First in 1895 and
10y MeadoWbroOk First
New-York tribune., 1897-08-10
4 CONFERENCE ON PRISOy-MADE GOODS.

Albany. Aug. 9.-Representatives of the various
charitable and reformatory institutions OF the
State met In this city to-day and selected COM
mittee Of three them at the conference
which will be held In this city tomorrow between
the State Board OF Classification and the repre-
sentatves OF State institutions anc departments Tor
the purpose OF selecting designs and grades OF
goods TO be manufactured In the State prisons TOT
these departments and institutions. There were
present at the meeting Superintendent T. X br9ekk-
way, of the Elmra Reformatory: VINO presias,aii
Professor F. H. Briggs. OF the state industItaI
School at Rochester; Or. J. F. Fitzgerald OF me me
state Custodial Asylum at Rome Superlnteh1ent
G. Fuller OF the State Institution for the Blind al
Fuller. OF the State Institution for the Bllnd AZ
Batavia: Superintendent Il. NJ. CARPENTER, OF the
Society for the Reformation OF Juvenile Denquents
OF Randalls Island Superintendent steward BON,
nell OF the State Institution for Feeble minded
Children at Syracuse: George / Linceln OF an, me
Thomas Asylum for Orphan and Destitute ihuian
Children and Mrs Meriman, OF the House or
Refuge for Women at Hudson. The committeeman
selected Professor +. IL Briggs. DR. J: f. fltz-
gerald and Superintendent Gardiner Fuller, The
conference tomorrow viii be held at ~ O'Clock
O. m.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-10
DIED.

BLAGNE-At 'caIderwood," Oakland. y. J.. August +
Giles Blagne son Of the late Giles Basne and heoecoe
Funeral and burial we're at saybrook. August T.
oSRMaM esSn.,as = %fs 81 fsn Ss Aos K
Funeral service her late residence On Wednesday A.
gust II. at p. m.
DEcKER-At Newark. y. j., on August o. 1897 MAJ
garet Ellis wife OF William T Decker. 10
Wednesday. at 2:30 p. m
Relatives and friends are invited TO attend
MARsHALL-sudienly, Friday. Angus, .. iss.i =
bridgeport. Conn. Jesslca seeey. wife o' "hse
ranersi from as her Isi@ residence Insede Bridgeport
Conn. Thursday, Augus, !: az ci,ta, i2.s p; m
Intermsnt woodIawn Cemetery.
MINTYRE-At his residence. No; q Perry-st'' Angus
Funeral services viii held the Thirteenth Street
Presbyterian Church, Tuesday. August TO- al O'CLOCK
OGILPY-At No AZ steubens, East Orange n. j.. oa
se ss Sf the the m and 4nss sa osS 5a
Funeral services from Grace Church soadwy "a II ana
Porr-At North Hatey Canada. Saturday. August 8.
Gideon Pot Of York. in the 10Th year OF his ass
Suddenly, ,.August o. 1887, William O. Read, IT.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
Ross-on August o. 1897, Mabel Horense. daughter 4
Funeral will be held the residence of her par.
o'clock. Wednesday. August H. 1891.
VAN coRTLANpT-At Spokane Wash on Saturday.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
wEIsH-on sunday. August at Atlantic city. Anne
Welsh
wHITsoN-At Flushing. Long Island, on the sth inst.
Mary wife OF Thomas Whltson. In the 2d year Of hss
Rela friends invited attend the funeral at
her late residence. 4th day, the llth Al 2. m.
Will at Man-st, Flushing, leaving
Long Island City at o'clock y. m
Wff.IIs-On Monday. August o. 1897 Amasa. - DR..
Harrison and Isabella NJ. Wills aged Is years months
- days
Funeral services No $50 Throop-ave.. Brooklyn.
Wednesday, at p m.
Interment a convenience Of family.
A-The Ken.ico oemetery.-pryat. station. H..:
lem Railroad. ride from the Grand Cen,r0
Dero, Ofice 10 East 42d-st.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-10
THE TENNESSEE SENATORSHIP

Washington Aug. Q (SpecaD.-Ever since the
death OF Senator Harris. OF Tennessee, much inter-
es, has been felt in political circles in the question
Of the succession OF Mr. Tur.ey the Governors APP
pontee As the temporary appointment can last no
longer than the next meeting OF the Legislature
after the vacancy has been created. and as that
meeting will take place early in the winter. the
available men are often discussed in Washington
and their popularity canvassed Tennessee Demo-
crat said to-day to a Tribune correspondent: Zen
ton McMn is a candidate for the nomination. II
is understood that James D. Richardson will not be
bur that he will be in the contest for Speaker OF the
House OF Representatives If the Democrats should
carry II next year. | don't know whether Senator
Turiey run not. There is man in
West Tennessee who Will be prominent In the race
II he becomes 4 candidate at all HIS name IL Nc
Neil. He has never held prominent office, but he
Is both an able and popular man..
New-York tribune., 1897-08-10

TWO MEN SEEN DRIVING RAPIDLY oUr or TIE
PLACE EARLY SATURDAY MORNING.
North Adams. Mass. Aug. s-The story told y
Mrs David Fairfield. n neishbor OF Henry r. heeo
and his sister. who were murdered mere on oAe
urday. to the effect that she saw two men leave
the vicinity early Saturday morning one with
team the other on foot was. II L. thought, cor
roborated to-day by Chorles Leonard. driver OF an
icecart, who lives the outskirts Of the cfsy. ana
who states that at O'Clock on the morning OF the
murder two men passed his house. driving A.
furious pace. He thought they were after q doc
tor or on some similar pressing errand having takun
no particular note OF the AFFAIR AT the time ne
cannot accurately describe the team, while In the
darkness IL was impossible 10 distinguish more
than the forms OF the two
New-York tribune., 1897-08-10
LAMENT FOR THE MOUNT MORRIS BELL

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: II is hard TO be deprived Of the privilege Of
listening TO the voice OF old and tried friend.
I express the sentiment OF hogs OF us old Harlem
ties when protest against the removal OF the
Mount Morris bell which has so faithfully toled
off for many years. morning. noon and night the
hours for our delight and convenience. Its pom
derous and dignhed tones have ceased. and We
miss them so much.
WHY can't IL be retained in its place, In a sub
s,sntial tower. not be disturbed by vibra lions.
which might form part OF new structure for
,,I,ich there II ample Space-dn arcade. where our
neople could resort daily during the summer sea-
son and from which splendid view Of Harlem
80 rs surroundings could be obtained?
Twenty-hve thousand dollars will erect con-
venient and beautiful structure, and what is that
smount expended for this important part OF Greater
New-York and It's three hundred thousand people
our fellow citizens downtown can have. and very
nronerly too tneir recreation piers ana why can I
r,s nave one recreation arcade on the apex OF
Mount Morris, with its grand old bellF
Ssw-York, August I. 1887. Il. A O.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-10
TIE ARMOR-PLATE PROBLEM.
FIRST MEETING OF THE BOARD TO ASCERTAIN
THE COST OF A GOVERNMENT PLANT.

FIRST MEETING OF THE BOARD TO ASCERTAIN
THE COST OF A GOVERNMENT PLANT.
Washington. Aug 9-The special Naval BOARD aP
pointed by Acting Secretary Roosevelt Tor the pa'
pose OF preparing for the Information Oh |o'e'e
estimates OF the cost OF establishing ana opcIa'ne
Government plant for the manufacture Oh "'"'
met at the Navy Department to-day All 'no "'
bers were present. Before proceeding with 'he "oin
Of organization the members of the Board cahed Oh
Mr. Roosevelt snd had a long talk with him respect
ing the undertaking before them. The Acting sec'e-
tary EXPRESSED his views to the intention Oh Co"
gress and the Board was ready for WORK ai'ei
room had been secured. The plan Is to make 'ho'
ough investigation OF the question In all i's aspo
not only with a view to ascertaning the COST VI
building a Government factory, but, aiter 'hat hA'
been accomplished. propositions VIII De ihVi'eu io
the sale OF complete plant 10 'he ,I,,'' !.
While this last information was not specihcaiiy o.
rected TO be furnished TO Congress. 1t Is deemed
desirable to supply it. in order TO permi; cohsiue'd
tion OF the advantages OF each pian
As the shipbuilders have failed TO respohd law,
ably to the Governments invitation TO submit p's
within the $500 mark for supplying armoF ioi In1
ships now building Mr.. Roosevelt caIied the spe'''
attention OF the Board to this subject ana one u
It's first duties will be 10 devise some practicaoie
plan TO nrocure this armor for the batte-shps III
nos. Alabama and Wisconsin within reaSo'"'
time ,.. .co.
OF the Cramps to furnish the diagonal arnlor o l.
Alabama and this insures that vessel agaiiis. ueos
tractors for building the other vessels have mot not
made similar proposition put II t sog u direct the
Construction Bureau prepare plans tor proceeuhs
with the work on these ships as rapIoiyr hs Pamns
offer is 10 furnish four OF the plates that are used
bulkheads in the interior OF ne snip %, ~,
6OS thirty o 1s. & she nr rGs q '
has officially thanked them.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-10
Mr.. CiRHIRT'S APPOINTMENT

l.. b. Carhart. who has just been appointed by
the President an assistant appraiser at this port,
has been identified with the drygoods trade in New
York for many years. lie was in the Appraisers
department from 1879 to 1855 the dress goods
appraiser. and. having been Republican from the
start. he furnished the first Cleveland Administra-
ton opportunity TO illustrate the Cleveland idea
OF Civil Service reform and was promptly removed
from a responsible place. which called for business
capacity and training only having no political sig
not forgotten. and when this Administration came
In prominent merchants importers and manufact-
urers asked the President for his appointment ID
the important place TO which he has been named.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-10
MIR. FOSTER SEES THE PRESIDENT.

PIattsbury, " Y, Aug 9-John W. roster eN
Secretary of State and Special Seal Commissioner
who recently return I'd from London and st. Peters
burg arrived at the Hotel Champlain to-day from
Washington where ne had been In conference WIN
Secretary Sherman the seal question Al .
o'clock he went to President Mckinleys apart
fnents Secretary Alger was called In. and TOT
nearly hours the three men were IN Gose GOl sa1
ference Mr. Foster said afterward that ne hai
nothing 10 give out for publication Ee returned
TO Washington on the evening traln: Hs SOU %ns,eT or
his business engagements will permit MT fost.I
will go to the Thousand Islands in company Win
the new Chinese Minister, for "A weeks nshlhs-
New-York tribune., 1897-08-10
CUSTOM HOUSE CASHIER RESIGNS.

Walter f. Northrup yesterday transmitted to
Collector Bidwell his resignation cashier of the
Custom House. TO take effect August 10. He said
his resignation handed in at the request of the
Collector His salary is 5000 year and he has
held the place for little more than two years.
In thot time he has handled S2J0,0OGo His sue
cessor has not yet been selected Mr.. Northrup =
resident OF Oneida. n. Y. where he Is president
Of the Central Bank. president OF the Oneida Street
Railway and president OF the Board of Education.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-10
NORTHFIELD REPORTS APPRECIATED.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir desire TO express TO you my deep personal
appreciation Of the most excellent reports you are
publishing daily Of the Northfeld Conference. II
Is unusual find a metropolitan paper willing 10
devote so much OF r regular space to such a
gathering. and to have the matter prepared with
such discriminating taste. ! DO not remember 10
have ever read reports OF these gatherings that
New-York Aug = 1897 +. S. G..
New-York tribune., 1897-08-10
THE WEATHER REPORT.

YESTERDAYS RECORD AND TO-DAY's FORECAST
Washington Aug "a trough Of low pressure ex-
-, en-, Texas 10 Ontario and this will dominate the
weather giving showers for the next thirty six hours In
the Timer Ohio Valley. the lower lake region and the At
Ia,ti. states The pressure high the northern
slope the East Gulf and of the North Pacific coast
choar. have occurred in mentioned trough.
the middle slope the New England Middle and South
temperature has risen slightly IN
~ Middle Atlantic states and has remained stationary
aphp
New-York tribune., 1897-08-10

TO STOP VILLAGE HOODLUMIsM

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: / observe in a newspaper an article quoted
from your paper. entitled The Village Hoodlum,
I'm which remedies suggested for the evils stated
therein 10 exist 1t has occurred to me. after
perusal OF your article, that really what is wanted
Is county police force. have power 10 act in the
county generally. Then one or two members OF
the force could be stationed in a village and they
could be changed L.
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