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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

We regret having to record the
death OF infant son of Mr. and Mrs.
B. M. Shipper, who died Wednesday,
March II, 1897, aged years and I
day. His death was a sad blow to
his parents and many friends, but
sorrowing parents can look forward to
the time of meeting their loved one
in the realms above. A FRIEND.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

Thirty years is long time to fight
so painful trouble as piles, but Jacob
Mitchell, of Unionville, Pa, strug-
gled that long before he tried De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. which
quickly and permanently cured him.
1t is equally effective in eczema and
all skin affections. L. @. Matthaei.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

A Clay county (Kansas) farmer who
sent $40 to Chicago address, in an
swer to an advertisement of the finest
feed cutter in America, received i'll re-
turn a two-dollar set of false teeth.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

Mr. John Runkles was severely in
iured last week by his horse becoming
scared and throwing him. He was
carried to a physicians Office where
it was found his skull was fractured.
He has since been in precarious con-
dition at his home on Second street,
North Martinsburg
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

Mr. John Hensrote died last Thurs
night at his home in Morgan county.
He was the father of Messrs, John
and Martin Hensrote of this city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

Mr.. David We'll has received an in
vitation to attend the Grant Monu-
ment dedication in New York, on the
27th, and will accept.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

The Independent Cornet Band OF
this city will go to Hagerstown,
Easter Monday. Bands from Freder-
lex, Charles Town and other points
will also be present and will contest
for prize
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

Mr.. HughL. Grant, of Oakland, Md,
has been appointed relieving agent
for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad be-
tween Brunswick and Grafton, with
headquarters at Cumberland.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

The marriage of Mr.. Ernest Nc
Donald, son of Col. Jas. w. Mcdonald,
to Miss Margaret, daughter Mrs.
Susan Borum, took place at II O'Clock
Thursday morning, at the brides
mothers near Darkesville. Theyileft
on No. 6, Thursday, for Washington
and other eastern cities in a shower
of rice accompanied by best wishes OF
hosts Of friends.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

When cold is contracted, cure it
at once. One Minute Cough Cure
will set you on the road to recovery
in minute 1t will cure pneumonia,
bronchitis, Group and all forms of
lung and throat troubles. l.. G.
Matthaei.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

There is nothing that would cause
a woman greater secret satisfaction
than to fall over in faint when her
husband is scolding her.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

Mr.. Edward Keiter and Miss Nam
ME Taylor were married Wednesday
evening at the brides home on Queen
street, North Martinsburg, by Rev.
c. P. Stealey. They took bridal
tour to Virginia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

In Sterling, KY, wildcat has been
matched to fight man to finish. 1t
is downright shame to waste good
wild cat like that.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

Holy communion will be admins
tered in st. Johns Lutheran church
tomorrow at the morning aud even
ing services.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

The rate from Martinsburg to New
Yor k, on the occasion of the Grant
Monument dedication, is not given in
the published schedule Of the B. & O..
An versight we presume.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

The b. Y. P. U. Of the Charles
Town Baptist church have raised a
fund for the improvement Of the Sum
day school room.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

Bob Fitzsimmons, family and
company passed through this city
Monday afternoon on their way to
Washington.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

There is not much alarm over the
information that drinking milk causes
badness. So much of our milk is
rendered harmless by mixture with
water that not hair in our heads is
injured.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

When the spring time comes, gen
tie Annie" like all other sensible per-
sons. will cleanse the liver and reno
vate the system with DeWitt's Little
Early Risers, famous little pills for
the liver and stomach all the year
round. l.. G. Matthaei.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

Two brothers, near Chewsville,
Md, had fight on Thursday which
resulted in one of the men having his
collar bone broken
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

Invitations have been issued for the
marriage of Mr.. Chas. A. Austin to
Miss Olive Grace Boehm to take place
in st. Johns Lutheran church, at
eight O'Clock, Thursday evening,
April 20.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

Today, Arbuckle coffee r2Hcts, at
Martins store, Queen street, opposite
Snodgrass drug store.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

Several Hagerstown hardware deal
ers were swindled by clever forgei
recently, who used forged orders to
obtain goods.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17
Wagons and Wagons.

The Studebaker is the best wagon
in the world. A full line-I4 diff
ferent styles, any width of tire, at
Sencindiver & Stewards, Winchester
avenue.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

A scientist has demonstrated that a
man can live on one dollar a week
but it still remains to be proven that
he can live longer than week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

The residence of the late Geo.
Carper, West King street was offered
for sale in front of the courthouse,
Satur lay afternoon, and purchased by
Mr.. Geo. Rousch for $3.50.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

Rev. d. NJ. Brown, Of Listenburg,
Pa, preached in the First M. r.
church Wednesday evening.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

Frederick county, Va, teachers
hold monthly institutes and the re-
suit is most gratifying. Such course
here could not be other than good
thing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

Apricot and peach trees are bloom
ing and other kind Of fruit trees are
ready to follow their example.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

The Times, a Republican paper,
has been started at Romuey, Hamp-
shire county. This shows an increase
of Republicans in that Democratic
stronghold.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

We have full line of Hoes, Rakes,
Spades, Shovels, Forks, ETC., at the
lowest cash price f. +. BoLEY &
BRO, National Bank Building Mar
tinsburg, w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17
PRODUCE.
Toilet Ware.
GRAIN.

Toilet sets from SOS to 5000 at
Kilmer's China Hall. Beauties and
plenty of them Call and see them.
$500 Concord Grape Cuttings,
1000 Asparagus (Mammoth) set
tings. For sale cheap by
MRS. j. B. SToUFFER.
Smo ketown, Opequon District,
43 P. O. Martinsburg, w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

A Kansas woman who Travelled to
St. Louis to marry man who had
advertised for a wife, brought suit
against him because he backed out
when he saw her.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

The store room on West King
street, recently vacated by Mr.. A. l..
Martin is being repapered and re-
paired. 1t will shortly be occupied
by Mr.. VIM. Miller Of Winchester
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

Courts have decided that bikers
must stop at railroad crossings and
look and listen for locomotives.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

The numerous friends of Rev. B. P.
S. Busey will be pleased to know he
is likely to be P. NJ. at Inwood. The
Herald extends congratulations.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

Wheat has good stand and is
growing nicely, the prospects for a
good crop is very Gathering
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17
E. G.. HENSHAW.
HEDGESVILLE, w. VA

HEDGESVILLE, w. VA.
Wool WANTED-Highest cash
price paid. Wysong Hall, Mar
tinsburg.
Dealer in lambs and other live
stock.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

Call and see our line OF new hard
ware, just opened. +. +. BoLEY &
BRO, National Bank Building, Mar
tinsburg, w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

Work up the country roads. A
poor road offsets the advantages of a
good market.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

Information has been received that
John Wilen, cadet at West Point
from this city, had his nose broken by
falling while engaged in gymnastic
exercises.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

The langhable comedy, Isl PUNK
ard will be at the Genital opera hoase
this Friday night, April 10.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

He that works always with his
hands and never with his brains, will
always be poor man.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

Two dead infants have been found
buried at Winchester the past week,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

Geo. Stillwell who died at Shanghai
last Monday was buried the following
Wednesday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

A great number of our cyclists
visited Falling Waters, Sunday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

The drum corps of the fire depart
ment is getting in good shape.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

Today only-fne tomatoes, cans
for 25c, at Martins.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

Maryland was 263 years old last
Thursday
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

Best layer Raisins Sets, at West
End Grocery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

House cleaning is in order.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

GRADUATED sugar SC pound, at S. S.
Felker's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

Soup beans sets quart, at Comp
tons.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

Good can corn SCI can, at S. S. Eel
ker's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

Kale, Ioc peck, Martin.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

Good prunes SC lb at s. S. Felker's
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

One pound Prunes, loc, Martin.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

A joyous Easter to all.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

Chickens and rabbits, &c up, Mar
tin.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

citron, ) pounds csc at compton's
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-04-17

LITTLE LOCALS.
Isl Plunkard T"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-08
WILL BE WELL ADVERTISED
BIRMINGHAM'S NEXT SEASON OF
CARNIVAL FESTIVITIES.
j. A. Rountree Made Chief of the Bureau of
Promotion and Publicity = Posters, Cir
c1lars and Other Matter Distributed

The coming Mardi Gras will be thor
oughly and judiciously advertised.
Large posters will soon be adorning the
bill boards around the chief cities of the
south. Circulars and all kinds of adver-
Using matter will be sent broadcast over
the southern states.
Those having in charge this branch of
the work have determined that it will
not be their fault if tremendous crowd
Is not in Birmingham during the carnival
s:ason.
The press committee and the advertis-
ing and printing committee held a joint
meeting in the Metropolitan hotel yes
t,rday afternoon at O'Clock. The.ie
were present ]. A. Rounb:ee, C. E. NJ g.
lemery, Charles Roberts, L. Braun, G..
Enman and M. Karpoles.
Mr. Rountree was placed at the had
of both of these departments and will
officiate in the capacity of chief of the
bureau of promotion and publicity. He
will establish headquarters at once and
begin the work of distributing advertis-
ing matter.
The committee decided that one of the
features in the way of advertising would
be a chaaty gossipy letter from Birming
ham, intelepersed with carnival notes,
which will be furnished the weekly pa
pers of Alabama, G;orgia, Mississippi
Nand other southern states.
A Carnival News, containing am official
progra mime of the festivities, will be IS
sued Jan Is and Feb. 10 and 22. "A SOU
venir pamphlet, containing beautifully
colored GUS of the floats in the parade,
will be printed and placed on sale DUR
ing the carnival.
An official badge will also be designed
and the contract let ito some firm for
handling it, The Carnival society will be
responsible for and manage these affairs.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-08
IN POLICE COURT.

Occasionally the plumbers cases APP
pear on the police court docket. In every
instance, SAVE one, an appeal has been
taken to the criminal court.
Yesterday S. w. LaRosse was fined
$3.50 for doing work in violation of the
provisions of the city ordinances. He
gave notice of am appeal. This plumbers
are making a determined fight against
what they term an imposition.
Henry Williams was boarding with
Fannie Walker. He was not satisfied
with his wearing apparel and he got on
too good terms with a pair Of pants and
cap, the property of some one. in the
house. She complained and had HIM arr
rested. Yesterday he was find $25 and
thirty days extra.
Will Littleton was fined $3.50 and thirty
days for disorderly conduct and carry
ing concealed weapons. This was on
Monday. Yesterday HI had his case re-
opened and his fine was reduced to SIS.
1t had not been paid last might.
Rufus Finks and J. d. McKibbon were
charged with carrying concealed weap-
ons. Finks was fined $3.50 and McKib-
bon $780,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-08
FIRST OFTHE BADHAM CASES
DECISION WILL BE RENDERED THIS
MORNING.
Will Probably Decide tho Fate of Others
Grand Jury Complaining of Negi-
gence of Justices of the Peace.

The arguments were concluded in the
circuit court yesterday in the case of
Back Tax Commissioner Badhlam VS.. the
Howard Harrison Iron company, ON a
motion to dismiss the appeal from the
court of county commissioners.
The motion was taken under considera-
ton by Judge Banks, who reserved his
decision until this morning, whhn it will
probably be delivered.
The action lis based upon the attempt
of the back tax commissioner to collect
taxes ON an amount much in excess of
| the taxable value of the property of the
! defendant as returned Ito the tax as
| SCISSOR.
Suit was first brought in the court of
| county commissioners, and THE increase
| was denied.
Appeal was taken to the circuit court,
and the defendants claim that there is
no law providing for such appeal.
The case is being closely watched by
the attorneys int eu.sted in cases en-
| bodying the same facts which have
| been brought by the commissioner
against other corporations and individ-
| uals. The decision in this case viii prob
ably decide the fate of the other cases.
CITY COURT
I'm the case of George Shelton VS.. the
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad COM
parry damages, the arguments were con-
cluded and a general charge in favor OF
| the defendants was given by the court.
A number of cases were continued and
several passed, pending settlement out of
| court.
SECOND DIVISION.
The docket i'm the second division was
cleared of number of cases yesterday,
| sew raj being dismissed and judgments
| entered in the following cases:
Hubbard Boot and Shoe company VS..
| Harmon Bros; $61.
Goodibar & Co. VS.. Wohl & Gol1burg,
| defendants, Loveman, Jaros & Co, claim
| ANTS; Judgment fou plaintiff for property
| sued for. ~,
GRAND JURY.
| The circuit court grand jury is busily
engaged examining witnesses, but have
as yet made no report. Justices of the
peace are required under the law to re-
| port to the grand jury, but few had done
so up to yesterday, and there was some
complaint on this score. If they have
| had no indictable cases on their dockets
| since the meeting of the criminal court
grand jury certificate to that effect Is
/ all that is required.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-08
BIGGEST CASE ON RECORD
J. B. Bishop Charged With Coun-
terfeiting.
He TAKES THE STAND TODAY
Defense Claims the Vigorous Prosecution Is
Tracable to a Band of Whtecappers-
Alleged 4Green Goods" Sharper.

The trial of the biggest counterfeiting
case ever called in the United States
court began yesterday ait noon. The de-
PENDANT is j. B. Bishop.
Two members of his so-ca1led gang
entered a plea of guilty, last Decem-
Der. and appeared as witnesses against
ell and Jasper Long.
The testimony covered period of
about ten years. during which time Bish-
OPP and his crowd are charged with hav-
ing made and circulated spurious coins
and carried on an extensive business.
Several molds, excellent specimens of
workmanship, were secured from Bish-
ops house, besides shot bag full of
money.
Many quarters and half dollar pieces.
bills of one, ten and twenty dollar de-
nomination, besides two ten dollar gold
pieces we're in the sack. A recipe for
the making of bogus money was offered
as evidence. 1t was taken from Bishop
with batch of correspondence be-
tween he and members of his gang.
Mitchell and Long yesterday told of
the organization, how the money was
made and circulated, and of Bishops
sending 5000 to foreign city for green
goods"
The government closed it's case after
examining thirteen witnesses.
TO WHITECAPPING.
Benjamin F. Pope, of Gadsden, who,
with Col. benson, is defending Bishop,
said the prosecution was traceable to
"whitecap" troubles.
About five years ago Cherokee county,
the scene of the gangs operations, was
stirred by the lawless deeds of a band
of "whitecaps." Bishop rs said to have
given them away, and appeared as a
witness for the prosecution ait the trial
some years ago. 1t is alleged that one
of the witnesses against Bishop, who
was examined yesterday, was mem
Der of the "whitecap" band.
Bishop will take the stand today in his
own defense. The arguments will be
made by District Attorney Vaughan and
his assistant, ]. w. Davidson, for the
government, and Dsnson and Pope for
the defense.
RECORD OF CASES.
Joe Beall was found guilty on charge
of counterfeiting. He passed a 50-cent
piece ON q whit woman here sevetlal
years ago.
Christopher F. Frost, two cases OF IL
licit dfstilling merged into one; sealed
verdict of guilty
J. w. Duboys, forging "a postoffice
money order; demurrer to the indictment
sustained. Another case under the proper
statute has been instituted agains. him
and all witnesses ware ordered Ito appear
before Commissioner Wilson for exam
ination.
State of Alabama VS.. D. S. Jackson and
J. W. Barker. petition for habeas corpus
dismissed. The alleged crime of gaming
was said to have bsen committed while
the men were internal revenue officers.
Aurelius Douglas ct al, sci IA. condi-
tional judgment set aside. Gus Hill, re-
tail liquor DEALER; plea of guilty and fined
800 and costs and thirty days imprison-
ment
George Jackson, retail liquor dealer;
plea of guilty. and fined $100 and costs
and thirty days Imprisonment.
Mautin Harris, Charles Mason and
Henry ToTbert, contempt; attachment dis
missed.
Gus Hill ct al, sci ia; conditional judg-
menr sat aside
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-08
'iS DONE GONE WRONG"
That Was the Expression of Julian Cary When
Locked in Prison.

Julian Cary a porter for T. F. Thorn
ton, was arrested last night by Officer
Hagood for robbing his employer.
Shortly after 8 o'clock Officer Hagood
was in the alley way in the rear of
Thornton's grocery in Second avenue.
He says he saw Cary run out to an ash
barrel and throw a package into it. The
negro then went back into the store.
Hagood examined the barrel and found
a box of fine fruit cake. He watche d
the negro who, after closing up the
store, returned to the barrel after the
package. Cary was arrested as he took
the box from the barrel.
As he entered the police station he
admitted his guilt, and said, Cap, Use
done gone wrongi"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-08

On regard to the price charged With b
little investigation the committee will
find that II has broken it's contract In
regard 10 the quality of gas.
CANDLE POWER Low.
The candle power of the gas is very
low. It varies and at times the pressure
is so low that the lights almost ceass to
burn.
The gas company guarantees to furnish
16-candle power gas. BY actual tests 1T
frequently goes far below this Leaving
the fact out that tha- candle power newer
runs below 16, i'm other cities gas ait a
much higher candle power is furnished
for 81 per thousand.
In Kansas City the contract with the
city calls for 92-candle power gas at 81
per thousand. This same law prevails in
many other cities. The gas company in
Kansas CITY also furnishes gas stoves
free and 32-candle power gas at 81 per
Thousand.
The city government of Kansas City
has a license Inspector. whose duty is
to keep the gas company from imposing
upon the public. The local company has
no such restriction. 1T has gene on VIC
lating its contract for years.
The gas company's business would be
doubled If 1t would furn'gh good gas at
81 per thousand This is the opinion of
msn who are acquainted with gas-mak
ing and the conditions surrounding Bir-
mingham.
The psople will not cease their protests
against an unjust monopoly until they
get ralribution-dollar gas-l'scheaper gas
and better gas"
The gas investigation committee will
have a nesting at some hour today or
tonight.
WHAT THE CONSUMERS SAY.
]. Friedman & Co.: .sThe gas in our
store is very poor, and we wart cheaper
gas. Cheaper and better gas means a
great deal toward reducing the living
expenses in Birmingham"
j. d. Collins ''The gas service is
poor. The gas company pumps out the
pipes frequently, but the light is bene-
fitted only few hours. The best gas
would be high in Birmingham at $780,
but poor gas at a high price is more
than the public ought to stand"
J. w. Muslin: 1.-THE gas service is very
unsatisfactory. 1 am a small consumer
but 1T is because the gas don't come
through the pipes. 1 use the hest burn
ers obtainable, and still 1t is poor. Bir-
minghams cheap coal doesn't do me amy
good unless 1 get some benefit from it,
and in comparison with other citiss $1.65
per thousand is not cheap"
w. C. Stevens: "Our store should
be much more brightly lighted than it
is. We have number of jets, the best
burners, pay a steep price for 1T, and
still it is unsatisfactory. We need re-
form in the gas company in price and
quality"
John Patton: "Our gas is good at
times, but at other times 1T is vtry poor.
No reason why we should not have as
good gas and as cheap gas as can be
manufactured anywhere"
A. B. Vandegrift: 1--WE have to have
our pipes pumped out nearly every week.
But even then the light often goes near
ly out and gives us a great deal of
trouble. Nor is the price of the gas any
more satisfactory than the quality