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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-23

ready to furnish all the means necessary
to give it the grandcst enlightened prog
grCss whether in war or peace.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-23
Our import line of
Choicest Org2ndieS

Manufactured by Koechlin,
Baumgarter g. Gle, is uuex-
celled.
We show them in a large
variety of designs, all eXclu-
sively our own, and they are
selling freely.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-23

Blanco will probably wave the next
flag of truce.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-23

The United States is the wcalthiest
nation in the world. This is Il fact that is
often repeated, but because of the nat
ural disposition of the American people
TO belittle themselves, which has arisen
By kind Of reaction from the old dispo-
sition TO brag and bluStcr, it seems to be
universally forgotten. The great English
statistiCian Mulhall. has compiled tables
showing the wealth of the nations OF the
world in 1855 as follows (pounds being
converted into dollars at the rate of IS
per pound:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-23

rich man ana in the second place he pays
his debts. This latter Is a quite impor-
tant matter. Some other people are not
SO particular, and this Is the reason that
there are SO few nations that can bor-
row money at par Spanish Is sell as
low Is 3j's because the investor is unCcr-
tain whether he will ever get his money.
During the last sixty years Spain spent
N,'V0 100000 more than her receipts, and a
good part OF this has been other peoples
money. Had II not been for POPULATIONS
her debt would now be S3SS00 900 100. in
stead of $l46j,OOO 600 In 1870, after the
Carlist war queen Isabella rcpudiatcd
the debt, compelling the bondholders to
take new scrip for old at the rate Of 80
per 100. In 1852, under Alfonso MI, there
was second population, when bond
holders were forced to accept new bonds
at the rate Of 40 per 100 That is the way
Spain has paid her debts. Contrast this
with the United States during President
lIarrisonS administration, when We aC-
tually paid out $ij 900 in premiums in
order to induce bondhudcrs to surrender
their bonds and 1926 600 was spent
for bond redemption in excess of the an
nual sinking fund requirement. The
truth Is that if Uncle Sam were not in
such n hurry to pay his debts he could
borrow money at better prices. The Eng
lish bonds that bring better prices owe
that 20 the fact that they are an indeii-
mite loan, while the investor in the United
states may be forced TO take back the
money he has advanced at the end OF Il
short pcrlod--ten years in the case Of the
present issue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-23

Also One Odd Lot of
French Organdies i'm Dress
Patterns at Is cents a
yard to close.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-23

There are two reasons for this high
price In the first place Uncle Sam is a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
STATE HOUSE.
Many Decisions Rendered by the
Railroad Commissioners.
State Assessors Arrange Many Meetings With
Wild Land Owners.

The railroad commissioners held n
long and busy meeting. at their office,
Wednesday, listening to hearings and
attending to other matters.
They made several reports, among
them being:
The approval of the charge Of loca-
tlon Of the Washington County Rail-
road in Dennysvlle. Steuben and
Cherryfeld.
The approval of the crossing Of the
Boston & Maine Railroad, by the Saco
River Electric Railroad in Saco.
Also the approval of the crossing by
same Electric Road of the Portland &
Rochester Railroad at Buxton.
They approved the laying of a track
along Commercial street in Portland
by the Boston &, Maine Railroad. This
was decided after a short hearing held
in the forenoon. at which Mr. Snow of
Portland, of Snow. Symonds & Cook.
lawyers, was present.
There was a hearing on the two petit
tions Of the Lewiston. brunswick &
Bath Railway, for permission to cross
the Maine Central at Lewiston, ana a
CroWleY's Junction.
Hon. Herbert NJ. Heath and A. F.
Gerald. appeared for the Electric Com
pany while Engineer r. L. Dunn Of the
Maine Central and Hon Seth NJ Car
Ter of Lewiston, appeared for the
Maine Central.
The hearing was continued to Mon
day, May 9, ut 10 o'clock, \. NJ. al The
commissioners oflice
ON petition Of the LIMERICK Railroad
far ri%ht TO cross Sea street in Rock
land a hearing was ordered for Wed
nesday, June /. ut o'clock T. NJ, at
The commissioners office.
Upon the petition Of the selection Of
Oiono 10 the commissioners. to define
The regairs to the bridge at Orono, the
commissioners decided the south ap-
proach shall be repaired and kept So,
by the town of Orono. while the north
end shall be repaired by the Bangor,
0rono x Old Town Railroad The rail
road comuany shall .lank the bridge.
the town to furnish the planks The
roof is To Ice shin@led by the town.
They decided that the bridge is sac
enough ut present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
Is II Ontv a Bluff?

According to the police the city is full
Of men who are only too willing to en-
list If given the chance. Three men
who hail from the eastern part of the
State consulted enc of the police Off
GERS. Tuesday night. in regard To en-
listing. one told the story that a.
would be only too glad to be given "a
chance TO go out of the state with tn"
companies. The same night a man
giving his name as George II, Bradley
and claiming Bangor AS his home. told
the story that he had even walked a
part Of the way to Augusta in order
that he might serve his country if
given the opportunity. Not having 7
place to spend the night he was given
cell ri the police station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
SEVERAL REJECTED.
Many officers Of First Regiment
Could Not Pass
The Physical Examinations Before The Board
Of Surgeons.

The board ofmedical examiners intro
duced in Wednesdays Journal. begun
their work, Wednesday afternoon. at
the judiciary room at the State House.
beginning with Colonel Kendall and his
staff and examining the captains, and
about all the lieutenants of the Isl
Regiment.
The result of the examination was a
great surprise. as many of the men who
are physically strong and We'll, were re-
jected, according to the strict rules of
the examination.
Among those rejected We're Lieut..
Col. Smith, Major Collins, Captain Bird,
and several others, both captains and
lieutenants
Some of these men. although phys-
cally all right, We're not of the right
weight, there being a scale Of weights,
arranged according to height, and this
was what threw out several, including
Col. Smith. who was overweight
General Richards stated Wednesday
evening. that he should communicate
with the secretary Of war, to see if in
such case as Col. Smiths, they would
not waive the point, and accept the
officers.
Among the men in the companies
whose officers have been turned down,
there is a great feeling of dissatisfac-
ton, and many state that they viii nol
volunteer for service if their officers are
turned down, when it is admitted that
their physical examination was
excellent, but they are a few pounds
above or below the standard Many
Of the privates are heard to denouncc
the actions as a scheme ON the part @,
the war department to work regular
army officers into the ranks. This idea
is not given any weight hy the senior
officers hut it nevertheless causes a
great feeling amon& The men.
Colonel Kendall PASSED the cxamina-
tons successfully, but he is as blue
over the results Of the bad luck Of his
staff as they themselves.
Il am feeling very badly over it" hc
remarked to a Journal reporter, AS
hoped to retain the officers all of whom
admire, respect, and in whom | have
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
Amusements.

All guests who were invited by Mrs.
Cleveland to enjoy the dramatic read
ng given by Mrs. Waldo Richards Of
Boston, at the White House, Saturday
afternoon, pronounce the occasion i
most ejoyable one in every respect,
The different selections, With their vein
# humor and blended pathos. seemed
to appeal to the sentiments seldom
awakened in the world Of society, nor
was it surprising TO sec crystal tear
drops roll down the fair checks. the
sturdy diplomats and statesmen CHOKE
back a big lump, While their eyeglasses
suddenly needed Washing
ton Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
Increased Decorations.

The merchants are putting out addi-
tional decorations. every day. 50 that
now Water street looks extremely pa
,riotic with it's Red White and Blu
decorations which are in evidence on
hearty all the blocks. one of the more
recent decorations was hung in the
windows of the Augusta National ana
I<cnnebec Savings banks, and consists
# two large flags being used as
Iraperies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
Just at this time, when so many are

Just at this time. when so many are
taking up and putting down carpets
housekeepers should bear in nina that
one of the best representatives. against
insects moths or buffalo bugs is the
placing Of newspapers under the car
nets. The sprinklng of turpentine
around the edges before lacking down
will take care of the edges where the
papers do not always reach
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
sic 1000, 900 From the kIondike

is coming by the first boat in the spring,
Int what does all the money in the
world amount to if mans health is ut
terly broken. Neglected coughs and colds
lead into consumption, and cut short
many a bright career, Cleveland,s Lung
should be in every home
against the evil day. 1t is sold on a pos
tive guarantee. No cure, no pay. Call
on Deyine & Chadbourne. 200 Water
street, and get trial bottle free. Large
bottle, 25c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05

Mrs. LleWellyn Powers Of Houlton
who has been in the city for a few days
attending the opening of Camp Powers,
returned home on the afternoon train,
Yesterday, GOV. Powers accompanied
her as far as Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05

Sylvester Holt of this city, INDUCED
in too much liquid refreshment, Tues
day evening, and was sent to jail for
so days to think Of his evil deeds by
Recorder Goddard of the municipal
court. Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
Vermont Republican State Convention.

Montpelier, VT. May 4.-The Republic
can state convention met at the Pavilion
hotel tonight. with Chairman DIN Mer-
rill presiding. 1t was voted to hold the
Republican state convention in Montpe-
lier Wednesday. June q, Hon. Porter IL.
Dale Of Island Pond will be the presiding
officer. and W. S. Howard of Middiebury,
will be the chairman on resolutions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
4 National League Games.
AT BALTIMORE.

Errors by Cross gave the Orioles two
runs and the game. The QuakerS buncned
three singles and a twO-bagger in the
third, bur in the remaining innings coull
do nothing with McJames' delivery.
Wheeler was also effective. but his passes
to first We're costly. Attendance, PIG.
2 3 4 ; s R.H.E.
Baltimore, Q . . 0 . / XII 80
Phna phia. 0 > o 0 . % g.
Batte1'ies-M Mechanics and Clarke Wheel
er and Mcfarland.
AT PITTSBURG.
The game was slow and embarrassing
throughout. Atten lance. POO
Chicago. > 9 0 . x-7-1o4
pittsburg, . 0 . 4 0 2-$-lo-i
Batteries-GrlIith and Donahue: Tame
hill and Scnrives
AT NEW YORK.
The Brooklyns are credited with only
one more hit than Washington in the
game in Brooklyn nevertheless the home
team won without an effort This was
chiefly due to the fact that the senators
made their errors when the Brooklyns hit
the ball. Attendance, 1900.
/ . 3 4 : 6 I Q r. II e.
Brooklyn, $ 0 XII 81
Wash ton. 0 / l 0 o. 2 -
Batteries-Ye ager, Ryan ana Grim; Mer-
Ger and Farrell.
AT CLEVELAND.
Cleveland punched it's hits in the fourth
and made four runs. winning the game.
The weather was cold and the crowd
small.
IL A Ri. E,
Cleveland, 0 0 l X-S-13-1
Louisville, 0 0 / 0-3-l2-2
Batteries-Wison and miner; Downing
and Wilson.
AT Cincinnati-The Cincinnati-St. Louis
game postponed; rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05

Amos F. Gerald ESD. of Fairfield,
was in the city, Wednesday. on bust
ness at the State House. Mr.. Gerald
informed a Journal representative that
the contracts for the construction of
the Lewiston, Brunswick Electric Rail
road have all been placed and that the
directors EXPECT, now that the road
will be in operation by the first of July.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
Critic Released from Custody.

Sacra mento. Cal. May A coroncr's
jury. after hearing testimony of persons
who witnessed the Griffo- McCarty fight,
which resulted in the latter's death, re-
turned verdict generating Critic AMI
his trainers from responsibility.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
NOTICE..

Notice is hereby given that my wife.
Matilda Campbell. having xleft my bed
ana board without sufficient cause here
by forbid all persons trusting her on my
account, as | shall pay no bills of her
contracting after this date
EDWARD +. CAMPBELL
Hallowell, Maine.
April 90. 1898.
APRIL ,CsaK3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
To NY friends in hennehec vsIley:

To NY friends in henuehec vaIley:
i!lke pleasure in introducing TO you
s!r. ". 4. Carlisle, " 10 represents ILe
NJ. :1ie;ucst i Soa> Co., plan" dealers,
Portland, Ne beiia4" h,m 10 be III
rsh: in Ill his dealings. What he tells
you at night. You will iiud trUc IN Tie
morning. lie i, located permanently in
this city, and tho,c desiring a first class
piano at the Lowest possible price, and on
The most liberal terms, Nili do we'll 10
call on him before purchasing.
+. o. Iickery
Augusta, Me-, April I, 1898.
apr8dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05

DR.. H. j. Frederick, who has been
taking a post graduate course in New
York City, will return home, Satur
day, for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
PIANOS!

The undersigned is prepared to furnish
high grade pianos of various makes.
either for cash or small monthly paw
ments and AT LOWER PRICES than
other dealers. Warerooms adjacent 10
residence, 80 Winthrop ST.
MELVILLE SMITH,
Piano and Organ Tuner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05

Col. Il. w. Soule was calling on the
business men and citizens generally
with a petition asking the city govern
mont 10 pave IIaymarket square, yes
terGaN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05

q. ". Wadleighs now store front en-
allies him to make an attractive dis
play. one more i'll keeping with the
rhaaaclor and extent Of his business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
NEW YORK. 8: BOSTON. 8.
The Seventh Inning Proves Fatal to Boston
and New York Wins

New York May 4.-In the seventh in
ming of the Boston-New York game here.
today, with three men on bases. Davis
raped a good single to center field
which WAS fumbIcd by Hamilton. Three
men came over the rubber and the New
Works We're never headed. Attendance.
"Dnu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05

DyspepH . SIS: 13:ss's 81 b al y
ders positively cured. Grover Grahan's
i|enepsa R"redv is a specific. One
noSe removes all distress and perma-
nent cure Of the most chronic and severe
cases is glIarart""d. DO not suffer, \
- cent bottle VIII convince the mast
stcptcai +. G H,as..a.n & Co.. Dirs
g.stS. Augusta, Va
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05

The Mildred Brewster murder case
was given to the jury at Montpelier,
VT, Wednesday evening, but at mid
night no verdict had been reached.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05

The officers seized two barrels OF beer
at the morning Pullman. one marked
for pray" ana one for Wedge"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05

The crowd was 50 large at some of
the places where the provost guards
were at work, last evening, that it was
necessary for the police to assist in
clearing the sidewalks, while the cap
tured truant soldiers We're being taken
from the various places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05

Imperial Lodge, Degree Of Honor, Will
Moot. FRIDAY evening, Of this week All
mombrts arc requested to be present,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
National League Standing.
New England League.

At Taunton-Newport, IA; Taunton. 6.
AT Brockton-Fan River, 10; Brock
ton. s.
At New Bedford-New Bedford, II; Paw
tllcket g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05

Mr.. and Mrs W. c. Woodbury. o]
Dover. are in the city. Mr. Woodbury.
is cashier of the Piscataquis Saving
Bank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
Special Advertisements,
MISCELLANEOUS

Miss NJ. r. Sheehan. 80 Court street. il
prepared to call at homes to do first
class work in shampooing, manicurlng.
pedicurfng and chiropody. may5d1m*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05

Lieut.. and Mrs. ii. Il. stiles of For
Prebe. were registered at the North
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05

Ralph W. Leighton. who has been
visiting friends in brunswick for
week returned nome. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05

G. r. Lombard Of Belfast. was tn"
guest Of friends in the city, Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05

C. y Knight has returned from Il
weeks visit to his home in Brunswick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05

Charles Erickson Of Boston. was IN
he city on business, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
TO LEE.

Tenement to let in Hallowell with sta
PIE ana garden, Inquire at Simmons &
olcdllS hdt0WeIi. mayo. div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05

AT New Haven-Iafayette 8; Yale, 0.
At princeton-Princeton, 8; Lehish. /.
All NATURALIZATION, :; Paterson. Q.
At Norfolk Norfolk. 6; Reading, ).
At Newark. s: Lancaster. ..
At Observation-Disclosures 10; Toron-
to, ).
At rthaca-Corneli s; Syracuse Univer-
sity. l.
At chmond-Allentown S; Rich
mond, 7.
AT Wilkesbarrc-Bulfa 16 Wilkes
barre. II.
At Andover-Phillips Andover, IS;
Boston College. o.
At Burlington. Vt.-Thc University of
Vermont nine defeated the Bates College
team, in a sX-innng game. played in
rain. Vermont. l0-l4-3; Bates, $50 Bat
terics, Gateley and Aldinser; Bergman
and PurintOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
FOUND.

On corner of Court ana State street y
brown cape. The owner can have same
ny calling at Gi Court street and paying
iof th'f az. may5.d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05

Captain Jesse Tuck Was in Water
vile yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05

AT Cncinnati-The Cincinnati-St. Louis
game postponed; rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05

Augusta, Me-, April Z, 1898.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-10-06
Tourist Sleeping Cars
THROUGH TO
Portland, Ore,
Via Missouri Pacific Railway
Through Salt Lake City.
Through SAT- Lake City.

Wichita passengers can take this
through sleeper al Geneseo every Wednes-
cay evening. $50, arriving at Portland
Sunday morning. 7:20.
Rates for a double berth to Denver
$50; to Salt Lake City. s.. 90; to Portland
s. co. One berth may be occupied by two
persons without extra charge.
These Tourist cars are of the very latest
design, with upholstered spring seats and
backs; all bedding and equipment is Of
superior quality; all toilet conveniences.
soap, towels. etc. are provided. They are
as comfortable as frst-class sleepers.
City ticket office, ia North Main street
E E. BLECKLEY. p. T Agt
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-10-06

MISCELLANEOUS.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-10-06
AGENTS WANTED.
statesmen WANTED.

0-ON-0O0~0~0--N0~@|-ON
WANTED-To sell our
choice Nursery stock. A printed guar
antee given with every order that the
stock viii be frst-class and true to
label. Good salaries paid. Write for
terms to A. c. Griesa & Bro, Lawrence,
Kan. 70-32tx-sun-tu-thu
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-10-06
MISCELLANEOUS.
Globe Iron Works

Manufacture engines ead boilers. snd al
kinds O. iron aud brasz castings Dealers
N boiler tubes. steam pipes. brass goSdx
guni aat hemp packing etc
A. FLAGI, Prop. Wichita. Ka
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-10-06
EAGLE PRINT
OF COURSE

Good printing is not necss'
sarily high priced. Cheap
printing is not necessarily
poor printing. Good ma
chinery is one of the princi-
pal features. The purchase
of material in car lots direct
from the mills is the greatest
factor In the Eagle being
able t. do GOOD PRINTING
CHEAP. Then you can get
the best at the prices you
pay for the poorest at the
OFFICE If EAST DOUGLAS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-10-06
Going
East

Then take the Santa Fe Route from
Wichita to Chicago. Sixty miles the
shortest. Rock ballasted track; few
grade crossings; vestibuled trains OF
Pullman Palace Sleepers and Free
Reclining Chair Cars. lighted by
Electricity. East of Missouri river
dining cars serve meals la carte. II
you want safety. speed and comfort
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-05

kinds of material or supplies than has been. actually received, shall be deemed guilty of miSfeasance and shall be re- Inoyed from office.
 Sec :. All contracts provided for In this Chapter must be in writing and executed in the name of the City ana
 County by the Mayor All such con-
 ttGcts. must be countersigned by the ,Cl aylI of the Supervisors, and register q by number and date in booK kept 'hX:him.fOr that purpose. when a con .tisc{or fails 70 enter into the contract a-7Har6ed to him or to perform the same,
 flaW bids must be invited. and con- ;tr5ict' awarded as provided herein In the frat instance. When the SuperVis- orS Believe that the prices bid are too .higil. or that bidders have combined to yin{.vant competition. or that the public fniertst till be subserVed thereby, they may reject any and all bids and cause the notice for proposals to be readver- :: Sec. G.. No contract for lighting
 sf7reets. public buildings, places or of
 fG&s. shall be made for longer period
 than one year. nor shall any contract to 'ipay for gas. electric light or any il -.lGf1inating material at a higher rate Efhan.the minimum price charged to any
 6tber. consumer, be valid Demands :fQr: lighting public buildings shall be i9i>esented monthly to the board or de-
 p8Gtment using or having charge :tr6reef, and shall specify the amount #qf> gas, electric light or Illuminating + +i15 at eriai consumed in such building ::duFius the month.