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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-10

Young Playwright-And what die
you think Of my climax:
Critic-It was very welcome. Scot.
fish Nights
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-10
Arm, OF West Virginia omcer..

Columbus. O., Sept. 10.-The Army OF
West Virginia yesterday elected the fol-
lowing officers: President, W. H. Pow
ell. Belleville. Ills. secretary and treas
urer. P. F. Zeise. Middleport, o. A NUM-
her Of vice presidents were also elected
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-10

What Hoods Sarsaparilla has done
for others Il will also do for you.
Hoods Sarsaparills cures al blood
diseases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-10

The old Alexandrian library contained
700, 900 volumes, the largest collection
aver brought together before the inven-
kion Of printing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-10
YELLOW JACK GAINS.
Twelve Suspicious Cases Iso.
lated in One Block at the
Crescent City.
EIGHT REAL CASES AT BILOXI

New Orleans Board Evidently Hopeful
That the suspicious" Sickness Is Not the
Scourge-Expert Guiteras Sends q Report
to Washington Confirming the Diagnosi.
Terror Appears In Another Town in
Mississippi.
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test that was highly successful. about 600
new names being enrolled as a result 1t
was entered into with so much zest by th'
members and was so productive of good Ie-
suits to the association in so many ways
that it has been decided to have another
contest ot a similar nature this year. In
stead OF having two sides as before /. will
be throe-corncred fight so to speak. three
captains. and three sides being formed rep
resenting the triple development Of man. in
spirit. mind and body and which will be
indicated by the patriotic colors red, white
and blue.
The contest will begin tomorrow morning
aud VIII close at p. m, Thursday, April
Wien banquet will be given at the Young
Mems Christian Association hall, at which
tho successful party will be announced
Further details will be arranged DURING
The progress Of the contest II is hoped
that 1000 new names win be enrolled on tho
membership list before the banquet hall
opened.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27
CITY BRENITIEs.


several small hurgiaries are reported as
having been committed in the Fifth ward
In the last Few nghts
Tie Sharks club VIII hold a neottns, 90,
night at Burtes hall. Matters of M
ioriance VIII he discussed
The laies of the Housion S,oncar,,,,,,
VIII be-, gwen a calico haU h,. ,Tntr "a ~,
members VA tho buud nm nr , 49,,
night va Aoi''"'
,rro ,.s,a. -. ,r.,..,...
thrr weekly sake sal, setur1g,' a ~ nuIi
al S.uart's d,ut, sirra c,r,,',' NJ, W.
Preston '''' "''"
t,.t g. :,
,~SStthS SIN II, FERRY man VINO was
nr r,' III wv -:dhelN az bperty' Is i'm
P,'.NtNN AM WI uo ap'e TO attend to
M., 49,, :,
"''- iIesiey ~ EWING WI nave charge
,..~,.' 80 W. arms .HlhY and WIZ
se'Ne regular olhncr win dtsSft OF
'.',, -, q. .Tf 4.o HAu Ice lemonalc,
anu we ,"'"'lN"' OF J9hhiN JHmp-ups
The Old residence on the southeast COZ
I.r OF foanklln avenue and san Jacinio
n,tse. p'lhs removed 70 Alow work
u.'n 20 ptE ~ vNrhtalloi for a fine bus
KUN
The srop Of Captn!n T. A Rtesner ,vcs
en;croi hv burglars through a back wn.
dow on Thursday night. who stole pair
OF rubber boots, pants ana other apparel
ana q hummer or tools. Perhaps some eN-
pert is preparing for burglary.
Dr. j. 4 Stunt - IA tro,,h,c ora n,
his deer having escaped from he Uo,ls.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27
Epyyorth League Conference.

Brenham Texas, February 2i,-Rev. Z.
=, Newsom, chairman of the Epworth
League programme committee, has returned
from Waco and reports that the executive
committee has definitely settled upon Waco
as the place OF meeting OF the next State
League conference, which will covene the
nth Of May. continuing three days.
The Commercial club. as we'll as the dit.
ferent churches of Waco, had extended to
the committee a cordial invitation with
assurances that the conference would be
Hospitality entertained. There is good au
thoritv for the statement that the railroads
will give liberal excursion rate to those
desiring to attend. 1t was originally intend
cd TO hold the meeting at Tyler, but lack of
facilities for entertainment and transporta-
ton. caused the executive committee to ac.
cept tho proffered hospitality OF the Gey-
ser CITY
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27

ocused the assemblegc OF a large crowd
o, curiosity seekers
The first OF series OF games OF pase,
ball between the high school and MOE,
laundry teams was played yesterday az
the b. sebail park, resulting N me uciea'
OF the Model iaundrys. formerly the Blues
by q score of II to g. The feiture. OF NE
game was the heavy batting by the
Model laundry boys.
The last meeting OF the committee OF
arrangements for The Emmet ball on
March l will be held tonight. All are ex.
~ iti to ho pr sent. ani those ndNlhs
tickets Will be expected TO turn them N,
One hundred tickets have been sen. 70
G e'vc ION n RESPONSE TO an order from
Captain John N5land of that city.
The railroad officials. attorneys END WI.
nesses who left here for orange Yesterday
morn.g 10 attend cour. and p1ruIPt,,e
In the case OF the Postal Telegraph-Caolc
company against the Texas ard NV "
leans Halfway. company, for eoniemn a.
tion of right of way for the extension 81
the plaip; MS lines. returned last night.
the cause haviay been con'lnued on a.
cow or the illness of Attorney Netau lot
the Dlatntif
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27

Georgetown, Texas, February 2s.-Mr H.
W. Heater, who has acted in the capacity of
telegraph operator and clerk at the Inter-
national station at this place at $50 per
month, has been promoted to the position
OF cashier In the freight office OF the same
company al Austin at $50 per month.
Mr.. Heater Is a gilt edged telegraph and
typewriter operator, and Mr.. Daniels, the
agent here, regrets his departure very
much, He Is the only operator that has
been located here for some time who could
telegraph and also handle newspaper spe-
clal kilograms with any kind OF accuracy
subscriptions for local telephone have
been solicited this week in connection with
the long distance telephone and enough
names secured to establish the exchange.
georgetown had a telephone exchange
several years ago, but it was abandoned
on account OF patronage.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27
WILLIAM CHALK.
He Car Tell Many Interesting stories
of Early DAVIS I'm Texas

Georgetown, Texas February 26-Mr
William Chalk the first sheriff elected in
Williamson county, came 10 Geoi getown
from his home near Round Rock to have
his picture taken in conjunction with Sher-
III purl, but was disappointed as the latter
was unavodably absent. Nj Chalk, who is
Sc years old and still hale and hearty foy
man of his years has had an exciting and
oVontful life, and has many stories to tell
of the early days In Texas.
He was. in the Mier expedition in 1872,
and was Captured by the MeXicans Christ
mas Day OF that year. hut escaped the same
night. and. with comrude named st. Clair
made his way to the Rio Grande, which
they crossed, and Joined Somervile in his
retreat to san Antonio He was also one Of
Captain Ross company of Ringers, when
they we're stationed at Double I'ile Crossing
on the San Gabriel river, near Towns mill.
in 1916.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27
TWELVE STORIES HIGH.
HOUSTON TO HAVE THE LARGEST
OFFICE BUILDING IN THE SOUTH.
Two other Buildings. Small Only in
Comparison with the Skyscrnpcr,
Also to lie Erected shortly.

Galveston. February 26.-It will be news
to most people in Houston. but 1t is never
theless a fact that the Magnolia City has
been chosen as the site for what will be
about the largest Office building In the
South. The arrangements for this building.
which is to be erected by capital from out
side the State, have progressed so far that
The Post correspondent can state upon
good authority that work upon the build
ing will commence within the next three
months. The matter has been kept very
quiet for some reason, but it leaked cut
here today.
1t is said that the building will be erect
ed upon Main street; that 1t will be twelve
stories In height, and will be equipped with
a number of elevators. mail chutes and
the most modern conveniences. 1t is to be
iire-proof and will be up to the best type
OF Office structures
1t is also said here that two other BULL
iugs, small only in comparison with the
skyscraper above mentioned. are to be
erected by Houston capitalists during the
summer and the information comes to The
Post Galveston bureau in such shape as to
give 1t the weight of authority.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27
HALLETSNILLE EVENTS.
Wounded Man Dics-Court Notcs-A
Cmsc of ScnrIct EcVcr.

~
Case of scarlet Fever.
Halletsville Texas. February 26.-The
negro shot by Lewis Lindsay yesterday is
dead. Lindsay gave a $500 bond for his
appearance at an examining trial
District court has adjourned. leaving
fewer cases on the docket than for many
years Not a criminal case was appealed
aud it Is doubtful whether any civil cases
will be appealed. Every one seems TO b,
satisfied with the decisions OF Judge NJ.
Kennon.
a young printer (German) residing Lere
who was indicted for Illegally voting, has
disappeared and 1t is reported that he ha,
gone TO Cuba.
Last year there were n number Of cas,s
Of scarlet fever In the county and the Stat,
health officer was called here. Recently a
rev case appeared. Quarantine was at once
established by the county physician and nc
ether cases have appeared.
Mrs. 8. C. Tatton. who has been serl-
ously i'll, is improving slowly
The Halletsville Herald has once mora
become the official organ Of Lavacl county
and G. F. Lehman Is happy. During The
nopulist administration the Herald was re-
tired vas TO-
Much corn is already up and the stand (,
good. II is quite dry here and rain is badi,
needed. 80 """'
The oil mill has closed down for the SEA.
son. N sun
Mr. j, W. Bennett is having sunk On his
niaoo an artesian we'll. and the city council
n"s contracted Tor new well for tho city
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27
TERRELL IS SENTENCED.
Nc Will b. Hanged for the Crime
Of Rape.
FRIDAY. APRIL 2. IS The DATE SCI
He Pleaded Guilty. Expecting There
fences Pronounc ed--Courts.
Alexander Terrell. who was convicted of

Alexander Terrell, who was convicted OF
the crime OF rape after having entered a
voluntary plea Of guilty in the criminal
fenced by Judge Gavin TO die on the scat
fold on Friday. april ?. 1897. by oeing
hanged by the neck.
Pursuant to instructions from Judge
Gavin Jhiler Archie Anderson and Deputy
Sheriff James Parker brought the doomed
prisoner into the court room promptly at
II o'clock He was led into the prisoner 5
dock and when addressed by Judge Gavin
went forward and leaned carelessly ard
fearfully against clerks desk. which
rostrum. While in these positions the CON
versation prior TO pronouncing the sentence
was as follows:
ALEX Terrell have you anything TO say
before sentence is pronounced upon you p"
Tho response was made in a very tremul-
Gus voice, Il don't think l should be justi-
fed in being given a death penalty. put
in that plea because hoped it would save
my life"
Did not warn you?" asked the court
Yes, sir" replied Terrell.
Have YOU anything to say. gentlemen ?"
asked the court, addressing Messrs. VOL
rerton and Davenport counsel for the
prisoner
There is nothing we can say replied
Mr.. Wolverton we have done all we
could do.
Turning again to the prisoner the court
said
Terrell. is it your purpose to appeal
your caso?"
Il don't know sir" stammered Terrell.
You must answer the question" raid
tho court. IT you intend TO appeal the
sentence Of the court can not be passed
upon YOU. Do you intend to appeal?"
No said Terrell
IN conformity with the law" then said
Judge Gavin In a firm and distinct tone
OF voice. ! declare that on Friday, April
tho . 1897, you shall be hanged by the
neck TIL you are dead and the sheriff OF
Harris county shall execute the Judgment
You are now rcmAuded to the custody Of
the sherih till he has executed the sentence
OF this court"
The crime for which Terrell will be exc
cuted was an outraecously successful as
slult on the person Of Mrs. A. K. Jackson
In the Fifth ward, OF this city, on Deem
her % 1896 He made his escape from the
city but was captured in Iiearne after
several weeks of industrious search.
Terrell viii be confined in the death cell
o., the county jail and viii be given le
usual attention by the sheriff and jailer
prior 10 the hour OF execution. He mas a
mother and sisters in Anderson. to whom
he expressed his intention OF writing let
ter last night Informing thom Of his fate
Judge Gavin later sentenced Matte Dali
las and Charles William Blackburn, both
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27
Action IndOrsetI.

LAGRANGE, Texas, February 26-The re-
port has reached this place from Austin
that the merchants of this county are very
much outraged over the action Of Hon. J.
IT, VOTERS and Hon. f. A. Schlick in vut-
ing for the Evans assignment bill Such is
not the fact. On the contrary, most all ot
our me chants are in favor of the bill ard
indorso the action OF our two able repre-
Spntatiyes
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27
birthday Anniversary

Or Sam Jones yesterday commcmorated
tho fifty sixth anniversary Of his birth,
lie is native Texan and was born at Aus
tin ON the Goth of February. 1871. while his
father, Or. Arson Jones, was president OF
the Lone Star Republic. His venerabla
mother lives now in this city with her
daughter, Mrs. CASTOR Ashc, and while
Others may be Daughters of the Republic
she is In the fullest sense OF the term Il
mother of tho Rppublic
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27
His Bottle stolen.

\ gentleman complained yesterday to
The Post that bottle of whisky had been
stolen from his buggy, He says the bottle
wss one of the broad bottom kind. not cas-
lily toppled over, and handy for carrying
around. The whisky was unusually good
but 1t is the loss of the bottle. not the
whisky, that Worries him. and IL the rogue
will return the bottle he may keep the
whisky
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27

MIR, George n. Beach. president OF the
State Labor Union, and preacher OF the
anti -poyerty gospel. will speak on Market
square tomorrow Sunday at 2;3O p. m.
All who are interested in the abolition OF
poverty. whether they believe such re-
suit possible or not. are invited to attend
the meeting,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27

| way for Clark street In lieu OF taxes due
| the city. Referred to the street and bridge
| committee. city attorney and city engineer
| From Louis Schmid. for reduction OF as
sessments on one-half OF lots and 10.
block S39, south side. to correspond with
figures OF last year. Referred to the board
| OF appraiscraen,.
From George T. conncrs for correoticr
Of assessment on lot 5, block 42i. Bakers
addition. there being no Improvements
thereon. Referred to tho board OF aprraise-
mcnt, with power 20 act.
From Pat Farrell for correction OF as
sessment.- Referred 10 the board OF APP
rraisement
From II. H. Merrfmsn. for correction Of
assessment Referred TO the finance CON-
mittee, with power TO act
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
The board Of appraisement reported on
the petition OF Jane Simpson. fixing her
assessment at 800, The report was adopt
cd.
The mayor ard finance committee report
ed unfsvorably on the petition OF J. II.
Grumpy. regarding a statement OF his
taxes. which was adopted.
The fire committee reported unfayora-
bly, on the petition OF 7. L. Hood 10 erect
shcc, iron shed within the fire limits,
Adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS.
The report OF the city marshal for tbs
month Of January was referred to the po-
lice committee.
The report Of the chic, Of the fire De-
pertinent. Thomas r Ravell. was read and
referred TO the fire committee. a. follows;
HIS Homer the Mayor and Gentlemen Of the
City Council
Houston. Texas. February %. 1881
Gentlemen: l herewith submit the fol-
lowing as my report for the month ending
January 81 1887.
Value OF buildings involved by
fire ........ .....,. $3.50. va ,05n 90
Value o, stocks involved by fire. 9225 60
Total values ...............,...S S2I15 %
Insurance IN buildings ......... si4 225 90
Insurance on stocks .......,... ..-....,
Total insurance $40 .225 90
Damage to buildings by fire 80. s5252 70
Damage to stocks By fire ........ 1900 20
Total damage $50. $50. ...... sb552 30
Number NJ alarms .............. il
Expense account
Pay roll ..... .................... S3,iT6 81 /
Rcnt account ..... ..... ........ 80 Oo
supplies $40. ..... -. .,....... zb9 -
Total expense ................. 81 52s 90 |
Respectfully submitted,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27
IT'S JUST THIS WAY.

Any laundry can do laundry work. but
you can get the best laundry work only at
81 Packard's Troy Laundry 9l2 Prairie
avenue. Phone 332.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27
\. VI. c. 4. Mcmbcrahin Con,,.,

Fort Worth, Texas, February 26-I,st
year the Young Mems Christian asso,i,,,or
Oh this city inauguratcd a membership CON-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27
MISS JAWS CONCERT.
Great Soprnuo's nrucnt 10 the Quar-
fettc Climb.

te,tc Club.
! t-.i.o uca,howsll
Nl.s Inv
pousfo c roio.sI.c Vlouytcr,ns
Nr nick
"a, c,rst,t-o SOM, crcig
~, ma ~ ,b. -f.-I1-t.,re Raniareer
,sr.lt,liy sr,,,ral nv tho co,nn,ser Tar
,r. -,
,rss WV
,,t r,,,rn,,,,tu GA Z, harm Chon,n
"a srbsrzn parrinl
,,i.s rsv
Fans, 1,a,t,,sie sarasato
Mr. nick
Ala Form, , l,, ~ Travia,o, Vsrai
Nj yaw
,.,d. Ia, t,,,t,s pa,,tr,
Ar n,cL
e,t,o,c5 u,ss yo,y
.t,ho o,c~e hc,,,a ,,.,y y,c,t Niiod ovo., 10
'ne s"I'o'''S' lasl ulsoi' "heh MISS hl'en
Reach Naw and her company Of players
gave a concert for the benefit OF the Hous-
,n, o,,,r+.,,o ,i,h
''N S""''e''e o'uu'
Houston people were OF course. Interested
10 lhc success Of the entertainment on ac-
count Of the ,.l,ih aside from tho at,rac-
,,,,.. ,., ,,,.. go. -,
'''' Concert ''"''t'
gee pianist solo opened the programme,
moved by the Foliuisi who created great
'r' nnsiasln before he had reached his third
Increment lie was cheered and apphuded
ana was forced to respond with an encore.
Niss iaw was of course greeted and a.
iht Nhl"p ~ each Verse was interrupted, al
no.l By applause
no merits Of her voice. It's marvellous
Tango ana clearufss. are too well kHo~n TO
need comment and indeed those who heard
lhr pillows OF outhuslarm last night may
know mat Houston appreciates Miss faw
Her ursi number wa charming the sec
ora. ADAPTED FOR her especially, showed ud
me wonders Of that high, clear bird Ike
voice to uerNctlon, but ii was in her en-
core. French laughing song that she
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27

The Wonder Store opens its doors al
Z a. m. and closes them at s .. M and
sells goods at corner Main and Texas
avenue. This is 30.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27

Angostura BItters. says. a Iona time sur
fercr from Indigestion. thoroughly cured
me. Sole Manufacturers. pr, J. q. b..
Siegert e. Sons
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27
HOUSTON GAS LIGHT ca.

Gas for illuminating cooking, heating
end power If desired. Apply 10 J. J. Me-
keever. general manager.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27

FINE WRITING TABLETS.
See our line, 100 styles. Pastorlza's Sta
tionery Store.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27

MI D. W. Bennett is having sunk On his
place an artesian we'll. and the city co,,ra,
has contracted for new well for tho o,,,,
The herald., 1897-10-16
ON THE WHEEL
A Good Many Tunbles on the National
Circuit

PADCCAH, KY, Oct ia large
crowd attended the national circuit
meeting bicycle races today. Results
Half mile dash-Dr.. A. I. Brown won,
o. Stevens second, August Mcleod
third; time. 1:131-3
One mile handicap, professional
Floyd Mcfarland of San Jose 90 yards)
won; John s. Johnson, Minneapolis d5
yards), second; Watson Coleman, Bos-
ton (25 yards), third; time, 2:1S.
One mile open, professionally. Ste
vens won, G. 8. Wells second, H. r.
Marsh third; time, 2:15
Two mile handicap, Professionalism
gust Mcleod (25) won, w. H. Seaton (so)
second, P. r. Steenson (sO) third: time
4:41.
In the last race six out Of eight riders
were thrown in a heap In the last Ian
eteenson got up and rode on, winning
third prize with his left heel cut open,
In the fifth race Cooper fell. Butler fol-
lowed and was badly hurt. Charles
Price OF Boston and A. r. Stevenson M
Minneapolis rode a match race for s1OO
side. Stevenson won; time, 1925
WILL RACE INDOORS
NEW YORK, Oct. 15-Jimmy Michae,
will do no more outdoor racing this sea
son Today he left for Chicago. where
he will meet his Wife Michael saws he
will race indoors this winter.
The herald., 1897-10-16
MEXICAN MASONS
Excomminicated by Bishop Lopez of
HermoSillo

NOGALES, Ariz., Oct. ia sensa-
ton has ben sprung in the adjacent
State of Sonora, Mexico, by an ecclesi-
astical edict from Archbishop Lopez.
the seat of whose archepiscopal see is
az the city of Hermosil,o, the ca pital Of
the State, communicating all mem
bers of the Masonic fraternity.
Nearly all of the high officials of the
State and many of the prominent citi-
zens are members of the Masonic ord+ar
ano at the same time many Of them are
devout Catholics The wives and fem
inine members Of their families are also
Catholics. Consequently this sweeping
edict has spread CONSERVATION all over
the State. What action will be taken by
the gentlemen affected is not yet deter
mined. One of the most prominent Ma
sons expressed himself as determined
to adhere to Masonry a all hazards.
The herald., 1897-10-16
San Diego's Defenses

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 15.-The board of
army officers created by special order
of the secretary of war to consider the
distribution of the present artillery
force and the care and preservation of
the sea coast armament ard material,
arrived in San Diego tonight from San
Francisco. The board will select To-
cation somewhere on Point Iona for
barracks for the artillery companies
that will be called upon to take charge
Of the fortifications. The board will go
to Ballast Point in the morning, accom-
panied by Lieutenant j. ]. Meyler, err
gineer corps, U. S. A, who is in charge
OF the construction OF the gun emplace-
ments. trip will also be made up
Point Iona.
The herald., 1897-10-16
Wants no Women

ST LOUIS, Oct. 15-Mayor Ziegen-
helm said, in regard to his interview with
Mrs Whitney and other members of the
Woman's Suffrage clubs, who asked to
have women appointed as street inspect
ors: Il mean to be frank and serious.
when I said I would never be instru-
mental in degrading women to the level
of street work. To me the proposition is
preposterous We have enough trouble
with the men in street work, with bosses
who are burly and able to handle them
l told these ladies that the place for
women was at home, where every good
woman can find plenty to do in making
herself and the world better. do not OBJ
ject to women earning a living in lines
adapted to them, but l say mo- to ap-
pointing women as street inspectors"