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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21
IMPERIAL FEDERATION.
Conference With Mr. Chamberlain
at Present n Failure.

present Il Failure.
LONDON. July 1O.-The Australian Pre-
miers are gradually letting the cat out
of the bag in regard to the conferences
they have had with the Secretary OF
State for the Colonies, Mr.. Chamberlain,
proving the absolute failure of Mr.. Cham
berlains pet project for colonial repre-
sentation at Westminster.
One who was present at these confer
ences said today: when Joe embarked
into this scheme as the one great step
toward imperial federation he was not
aware, probably that English sentiment
was by no means ready for such dras-
tic change as to permit colonials TO sit
in Parliament Joe thought some sor9 OF ,.
title and occasional distribution of ia
Vors and orders would satisfy the colon
ials and prevent any tendencies TO cut
loose from the mother country, winch
was the only reason why the scheme was
attempted at all.
with the colonies, but she is not SATISFIED
that such relations can stand the strain
when the colonies become of age and re-
views straight to Chamberlain when he
said in the conference: Canada is salts
fed now with her relations with the
motherland, but we are rapidly approach
ing the parting of the ways. When Can
attained her strength, and unless she has
then a direct voice in the Government
governing her, she must seriously con-
slider whether or not she would be better
off Independent nation.
This is the same thought and cOnclu-
sion reached by Australia To put us in
the House of Lords is a simple negative
and to put US in the House of Commons
is impossible in the present temper of
Englan,4 people. To be shut up in
room ornamental lot of councillors
to whom nobody listens is what we won't
have at any price.
You may have noticed that Chamber
lain's scheme was just touched in his
speech on Thursday last at the banquet
of the Cordwainers' Company at the Ho-
tel Cecil, in responding to toasts of The
Brit fish Empire, when he referred to the
desire to witness the federation of the
British Empire, and the immediate reply
of Sir Wilfrid Laurier that the colonies
should either draw more closely together
in the Empire or should separate, adding
that when Canada has her strength moth
ing else will satisfy her but imperial rep
reservations.
"One thing, 1 am sorry to say, devel-
oped out of the conference, and that was
that Australian federation seems as far
off ever. Every Australian Premier
thinks only of himself, and every other
colony but his is good for nothing, in his
opinion"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21
THE POWERS DETERMINED.

Important Note Sent to the Porte
to Cease Obstruction.
CONSTANTINOPLE, July 12.-Fol-
lowing is the text of the collective note
of the powers to Turkey:
''The great powers have adopted the
project of strategical rectification as it
has been worked out by the military
attaches and communicated to the Sub
lime Porte In consequence, they have
agreed to assure the Ottoman Govern
ment that they have arrived at firm
determination to put an end to the OBJ
struction, the only effect of which is
the prevention of the conclusion of
peace eminently in the interests OF Eu-
rome"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21

Christian Endeayor has not been report
ed but is estimated at $3.50. which would
make the grand total 26, 16S.
Some of the most talented and eloquent
preachers and laymen of various denomi-
nations in the United States were pres
ent and took important parts in all the
proceedings.
Every variety of subject which could
posi- bly, he Of help to the moral and Splr-
ituaI welfare of the DELEGATES and the So
cieties which they represented was dis
cussed or was the subject of sermon
1t was said TO be the most successful
convention ever held.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21
wEYLFR TO GO HOME.
Positive Declaration That He Has
Been Recalled.

Positive Declaration That He Has
Been Recalled.
NEW YORK, July S.-A cable to the
Sun from Havana, says: General Wey-
Ter has been recalled iby the central
Government. AS soon as the Captain
General enters Havana from Sancti
Spiritus he will tender his resignation,
as is usual in such cases, and will prob
ably await further instructions from
Madrid.
Cable dispatches from Spain received
by way of Key West say that the Gov
eminent intends to replace Weyler
with General Ramon Blanco, Marquis
of Pena Plata, who was Captain-Gen-
eral of the island in 1878, and who held
the same office in the Philippines when
the revolution began there. 1t is also
said that Generals Macias, Pando and
BOrges will come to Cuba as members
of the staff of General Blanco.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21
FAST TIME BY EMPRESS OF JAPAN.
Broke All Previous Record Runs Ac-
Pacific.

Broke All Previous Record Runs Ac-
ross Pacific.
NEW YORK, July ia special to
the Sun from Montreal says: A cable
message was received here today say
ing that the Canadian Pacific steamship
Empress of Japan had arrived at Yo-
kohama, breaking all records on the
Pacific. She left Vancouver at 1920
O'Clock on the morning of June 2Sth and
Victoria at Ais o'clock the same day,
reaching Yokohama at 1:30 o'clock on
the afternoon of July 7th.
Deducting the difference in time, the
passage between Victoria and Yoko-
hama was made in ten days, three
hours and forty-four minutes, an aver
age speed of 1890 knots an hour. This
is the best time ever made across the
Pacific in either direction.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21

A Model Plant is not complete with
out Electric Power, thus dispensing
with small engines.
Why not generate your power from
one CENTRAL Station? One gener-
ator can furnish power to your Pump,
Centrifugals, Elevators, Plows, Rail-
ways and HOSTS; also furnish light
and power for radius of from 15 to
20 miles.
Electric Power being used saves the
labor of hauling coal In your field, also
water, and does away with high-priced
engineers, and only have one engine to
look after in your mill.
Where water power is available 1t
costs nothing to generate Electric
Power.
THE HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC COM
PANY is now ready TO furnish Elec-
trio Plants and Generators OF all de-
scriptions at short notice, and also har
on hand a large stock of Wire, Chan
deliers and Electrical Goods.
All orders will be given prompt at
tention, and estimates furnished for
Lighting and Power Plants; also at
tention is given. to House and Marine
Wiring.
THEO. HOFFMAN. Manager.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21
D,sn,easea Their Governments.

BERLIN, July 12.-The Tageblatt's
Constantinople correspondent says
that the British and French Embassa-
doris to Turkey are about to be recalled
owing to their Governments being dis
satisfied with their conduct in connec>
tion with the peace negotiations.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21

SALT LAKE CITY, July 9-Mrs.
Teresa Clawson Wells, wife Of Govern
or Wells, died in this city today after
an illness Of several months.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21

LONDON, July 10.-The condition OF
Nine. Lillian Nordica, the prima donna
who has been seriously ill at the Hotel
Savoy for some days is grave.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21

ROME, July Three strong earth
quake shocks were felt last night at
Voltri and its vicinity.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21

MONTREAL, July 7.-Papal Dele
gate Del Val has instructed the Cana
| dian Catholics to cease their agitation
of the school question until the Pope
renders a decision.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, July Via
Galveston.-There is considerable feel
ing here against Costa RIGA, owing to
that republic decreeing free imports
into her territory bordering on the San
Juan and Colorado rivers, including
Greytown, and war between the two
countries is discussed
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21

NEW YORK, July S.-The directors
of the Chicago and Northwestern Rail-
way Company, at a special meeting to-
night, authorized a new general mort
gage for S165, O0O,0 900, to be dated No
vember. 1st next and to run for ninety
years. The rate of interest is not
stated, but it is believed to be either
or 81 per cent
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21

NASHVILLE, July 8.-Judge Ander-
son of the Criminal Court has specially
charged the Grand Jury to investigate
the alleged formation of a millers' and
wheat-buyers' trust and to indict if the
facts disclosed warrant declaring that
trusts and combines are Infamous and
against the law of the State.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21
Gents Clothing,

GENTS SUITING, CENTS SHIRTS,
Gloves, Grenadines, Grass Cloth,
Gowns, Games, Ginghams, Gloria Blan-
kets, Grosgrain Ribbon.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21

CITY OF MEXICO, July S.-Edmund
E. Sheppard of Canada is here, and is
reported to have a commission to treat
with the Government regarding the
Canadian commercial interests in Mex
leo. A Canadian colony has been start
ed on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21

WASHINGTON. July 10.-The Presi-
dent sent back to the State Department
| the Behring Sea correspondence, so
now it will not be sent to Congress
probably during the present session.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21

CALCUTTA, July THE despatch
Of troops yesterday afternoon to inter-
cept the striking mill hands up the
Hoogly, who were said to be prepared
to march on this city 5000 strong to re-
enforce the rioters here, has had an
excellent effect. The mill hands and
the rioters have dispersed and all is
now quiet mere.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21

WASHINGTON, July 10.-The War
Department has awarded the contract
today for the constructing of the Puget
Sound Notifications near Port Town
send for $133, 1880 to the Pacific
Bridge Company of Portland, Or.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21
FlannelS.

FLANNELETTES, FURNITURE,
Prints, Foulards, Fancy Goods, Fans,
Facing, Feathers, Flowers, Felt Hats,
Feather Braids, Files, Forks
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21
English Dress Goods,

ENGLISH LONG CLOTH, ELSMEF
Flannels, Everett Classics, Embroid.
cry.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21

APPLIQUE COVERT, AMAZON
Lawn, Alpaca Braid, Agate Buttons,
Albums, Automats, Alhambra Quilts,
Amoskeag Denims, Almond Soap.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21
Handkerchief,

HOSE, HATS, HAT-BANDS, HOL
lands, Hat Pins, Hat Ornaments, Hail
Pins, Hooks and Eyes, Hand Satchels
Hammocks, Henrietta Cloth, Hard
ware.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21

ERIE, Pa, July 12.-An attempt has
been made to revive the old blue laws
against Sunday labor. Warrents have
been served on the publishers of the
Sunday paper on a charge that they
have broken the law by working men
on Sunday.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21

LONDON, July 9.-The Pail Mall Ga
zette says that owing to the drought in
New South Wales and South Australia,
it will be necessary to import thou
sands of tons of California wheat.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21
C0tt0ns. White, Brown. ETC.,

CLOTH, CANTON FLANNEL, COR
delas Cordonet, Challys, Crumpled
Cloth, Canvas, Checks, Cretons, Crepe,
Croisette. Chatillior, Cheviots, CASH
meres, Cloakstuff, Cottona6e, Corsets,
Collars, Cuffs, Caps, Clothing, Corset
Covers, Combs, Curtains and Curtain
Net, Combination Suits, Covers, Chem
ises, Children's Dresses, Child's Hose,
Coats, Cotton Batting, Cambrics, Gro
chet Needles, Corkscrews, Cigars,
CrOckery, Cords, Condensed Milk
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21

ST. LOUIS, July "a dispatch from
Hermosillo, Mexico, says the commits
sion of archaeologists sent by the Mex
lean Government to examine the an
cient Chinese characters recently dis
covered on a monument in this State,
have returned and announce that there
can be no question of their genuineness
and that they must have been there
many centuries
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21

THEO. HOFFMAN, Manager.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21

BERLIN, July 9.-One of the most
fearful hail storms on record took place
this morning in the southern part of
Wurtemburg. The hailstones were phe-
in size and were extremely de-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21

DIMITY, DOTTED SWISS, OUCH
ess Ducks, Drills, Domets, Drawers,
Dresses, Dress Stays, Dress Facing,
Dress Lining, Darning Cotton, Damask,
Diaper, Doeskins, Ducks, Domestic,
DenimS
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21

NEW YORK, July 10.-Charles H
Potter, who represented the Richmond
Va, district in the Forty-frst and
Forty-second Congresses, died a Cairo
N. Y, of apoplexy.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-07-21
Italian Cloth,
inenS, Innings, Lawns.

LINEN DUCK, LINEN HOLLANDS,
Laces, Lace Collars, Lace Caps, Ladies'
Underwear and Vests, Lawn Tennis
Shirts, Leather Belts, Looking Glasses
Ladies' Shoes and Stockings, Lace Cur
tains, Lappet e Lappet Null, Larisso
Leno, Lustre Longcloth Leccos
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-13
FREE FROM TONNAGE DUES.
Procla nation Relieving Mexican
Vessels of Certain ImpoSts.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 1.-THE president
today issued the following proclamation:
by the President OF the United States
A proclamation:
Whereas Satisfactory proof has been
given that vessels OF the United States In
ballast. which proceed TO Mexico with the
object OF 6svotIng themselves to pearl fish,
cry and fishing on the Mexican coasts. or
for the purpose Of receiving and carrying
passengers and mall or for loading cattle,
wood or any other Mexican product, and
which shall go directly 10 ports open 10
general commerce. so that thence they
and steam vessels OF the United States. are
exempted from tonnage duties in Mexican
ports;
by virtue OF the authority vested IN me by
the nc, OF congress approved July u. 1897.
entitled An act to authorize the president
to suspend discriminating duties imposed
by declare and proclaim that from and
after the date of this. my proclamation.
Mexican vessels. in ballast. which proceed
10 the United States with the object OF
fishing on the coast thereof or fer the pur-
pose or receiving ana! carrying passengers
or mail or OF loading cattle. wood or any
other product Of the United States. and
which shall SO directly 70 ports open 30
general commerce, SO that thence they may
be dispatched 10 their destination. and
Mexican steam vessels. shall 5e exempted
rose1i bv section 4eia Of the Revised Stat
utes OF the United States. And this proc.
lamation shall remain in force and effec,
until otherwise ordered by the president Of
the United States
I'm witness whereof I have set my hand
and caused the seal of the United States
70 be hareunto affixed. Done at the city
Of Washington this 18th day OF November
IN the wear OF our Lori tssT ard 90 the H.
cerfr4eace % she United States the l2gd
tSeaib u NJ hlNLEW.
''Yy the President
JOHN SHERMAN.
st-eFrptary OF STATE"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-13
DIED TO SAVE WOUNDED.
Not One Of McIntyre'x Men Escaped
Court of Inquiry Ordered
TO Investigate.

-NOuft Oh inquiry OrOereO
TO Investigate.
STMLA, Nov 1.-THE viceroy Of India.
the Earl OF Eigin has ordered a court Of
inquiry to Investigate the disastrous re-
connoissance Of the British force under
Gen. westmacott which. on Wednesday
last, reached the summit OF the Saran
mountains with little resistance and after
ward retreated closely pursued by the
enemy. with the loss OF about fifty killed
and wounded. the British rear guard only
being saved by the excellent disposition
made OF the troops by the commanding Of
ficer.
Dispatches received from the British
camp In the Maiden Valley say that
man who has just come in there brought
some details of the killing OF Lieutenant
Mcintyre, and the twelve men belonging
to the Northamptonshire regiment, who
met death while endeavoring to save the
wounded Of the regiment during the re-
treat from the Saran mountains. iris
survivor says that when the lieutenant
found himself isolated, he dispatched him
for help, as the small party was hampered
by the wounded and would not desert
them. The rest Of the tale will never be
known. But Lieutenant Mcintyre and
his handful OF men sacrificed their lives
for their wounded comrades. the positions
in which the bodies were found showing
they died bravely fighting TO the last
The enemy was afraid TO rush upon the
little band. but shot at them from points
OF vantage until every man OF the British
was killed.
A full representation of the Orakzais
tribesmen met Gen. Sir William Lockhar.,
the British commander. at the Madam
Valley camp and heard the terms which
he insisted upon for their submission.
namely: The restitution OF all the rifles
cantured since the outbreak: their disarm-
ament by another 500 rifles; the payment OF
a fine Of 30 900 rupees and the formal sub
mission Of the tribes In full 10 Gen. Lock
hart within a fortnight. A portion OF the
Orakzais ENJOYS seemed TO demur at these
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-13
The Incandescent Welsbach Gas Lamp Is the
Street Light of the Future.
New York Adopts WelSbaChS
for Street Li3htin3.

The following item taken from the City Record of April g. 1897
The Record is the official paper of New York City,
Stephen Mccormack report been super
lighting New York for thirty years
gd therefore, political affiliations he has held his position through
all changes Of administration and political upheaying
New York City,
This remarkable record conclusive evidence that Mr. cCor
remarkable grasp the lighting question ap
pears that there have been complaints that the lighting of the
principal boulevard New York City, from Fynnth
and Twenty fifth streets, not efficiently lighted
Heretofore boulevard had been lighted principally with lights
response complaints the Commissioner of Public Works
Mccormack adopt if possible of improving the
service.
After study of all the modern methods of street lighting
Mr. Mccormack adopted Welsbach lamps The following
Mr. McCoracks report the Commissioner Of Public Works to the
result:
Nany requests made during the for better Lighting
of the bouad caused Weach burners to placed the bou
ward from 72nd with the view acenng their adaptaby
far street LIGHTING purposes These been
months and they the general satisfaction appreciation of the
public travel that hooug and especially Of
the thousands who tron the pleasant
ngs to enjoy The proved highly
factory 10 last the gas ordered the removal Of all
the lights the substitution all these burners the boulevard
that this prominent horoughare lighted
9h Goth they eventually
extended to 125th ST.
What conclusive testimony be asked York CITY
the largest city, exceptions The bue
question the prominent in America In lighting boue
important question much what would cost what
method could be adopted the perfect result
The hands down All the competitors were mpv
not Sin it
Does not that the Weach the most peet street
light the world and therefore the street light the future?
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-13
NORTHWESTERN NEWS NOTES.

The Goldfish curing establishment a. PoTe
Angeles Is having all The orders watch u
can I'LL al present.
Three young nea who went into TIE
Pescs river country las. spring, have, ae-
cor3frx 10 the Saskatchewan Herald. re-
cordiag 70 the Saskatchewan Herald re-
Of three months work
Tom Moran. OF Waila Waifa. bought q
shrexnsng machine on credit az the COM
rneacemens OF the SEASON. did a good bush
ness collected between s. 90 ard sj.sse.
ara Left for parts unknown, without set
ting for the machine or paying bis crew
their wages.
During the remainder Of this month the
United States district attorney viii have
two ASSISTANTS Mr.. Robertson remains N
office Until December ]. attending TO hlsi-
ness before Judge Hanford az Waila
wzIia whfle Mr.. Cfaynooi appears FOR the
United States before Judge gilbert AZ Ia
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-13
SHOT AT THE BARTENDER.
rambler Emphasizes Some Ohjec-
lions With q Revolver


Special Dispatch 60 the post-rnteIligencer
lacoMA. Nov. n-There was \ small
dsen shooting ARRAY about 8 o'clock this
morning IN the Kentucky saloon. on Pa
enc avenue. which might have resulted
H1aiy had II not been for the presence Of
",nd o. tho night barkeeper
.. sm BARN. sportivc gent, who, unlike
Mafys little lamb. CANDLES" on tho
sIsen. took a shot at the harkeeper who is
. aWn as Walter. infiicting a painful
Enough not dangerous wound to ore of the
hnsefs on the right hand. From on-iook-
- learned that the shooting was I'M
1usiifable
ihe oarkeeper had but a few moments
osioIe given permission to A roughly
$500 man to leave pack at the end OF
s par. The stranger then asked every
uae 20 have drink. Barth. who runs q
rambling game In the rear OF the saloon
ss.used and asked the harkeeper 10 throw
sae stranger out. He was told to mind his
WI business whereupon he threatened TO
usAe the oarkseper apologize. The apoi-
w came In the form Of an oustinx into
~, as street OF Mr.. Barth. A few minutes
ss ne returned with a gun ard opened
s the bullet striking the barkeeper In
The finger. -
inns did not keep Walter from getting
ess'on OF the gun. whercupon he pro-
a sueu 70 bounce II OF Barth's Uranium,
s sasa pleaded with 10 stop by Barth. After
49, aau been restored the beiligerents
a 1911 70 say nothing OF the affair. eonse-
yysa.y nothing WAS said to the police
.s's tsets leaked cut, however from peo-
~ VINO were present. every one Of whom
sasafes harth for starting the disturbance
sNuSaaihg the ejectmsnt Of man SIM
~ oseAuse be wore coarse clothes
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-13
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

William Knapp, a clerk IN the Oakland
CITY treasurer's office received q fortune
of t75 0e by the death Of his father.
The Berlin police have conflscated the
anarchist sheet Neuesleben, for publishing
an article clarifying the Haymarket square
anarchists.
The police at Barcelona have seized so
rifles Intended for the Cariists. on board
the ship ST. PHILIPPE. driven in under stress
OF weather.
DR. Abrahanaovich. first vice president OF
the lower house or the Austrian reicns.a1n'
has been elected president. TO succeed DR..
Katherine, resigned.
The proposal TO impeach the Austrian
ministers for issuing decree for the use
of the Czech language in Bohemia, was
voted down In the unterhaus.
Mayer Warwick Of Philadelphia. signed
the bill recently passed by the city coun-
Gil leasing the city gas works 10 the Uni
ted Gas Improvement Company.