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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02

1900 was too much to ask from the
Council In one lump.
Captain Taylor moved that the increase
be recommended TO the Council. carried
unanimously.
A communication was received. asking
that the board meet the Counclls Com
mittees OF Fire and Police and the Police
Commissioners in regard 10 the station
now used as an ongine-hOusc, and as
the Third Police station, that it be IN the
future used as q hro-engine house or
police-station only. and 60 take steps TO
build q house for the department vacat-
ing. as should be decided at the meeting
OF the committees and the commissioners
The commissioners decided 10 accede 10
the request
A communication was received from Mr..
W II. Taylor. asking that his son Ainslic
Doe allowed 90 sign the payroll for him
Granted.
EXCEPT REAL ESTATE
A communication was received from
Clfv Attorney H. r.. Pollard, giving his
opinion that the city ordinance gave per-
mission 10 the commissioners to purchase
everything needed I'm the depart nent, eX-
cept real estate.
The application Of Mr.. J. T. Goddin for
q position as runner, was received and
accepted
VII. TAYLOR. stating that he had enlisted
I'm the army. and recommending that his
assistant. Mr.. Conway De promoted 10
his place.
The matter Of allowing Mr.. Taylor a
furlough then came up.
Mr. Levy stated that Mr. Taylors rea-
sons for enlisting were private. He re-
commended that the board be not hasty;
that the place be filled temporarily, and
he moved a furlough be granted to Mr..
Tavlor of sixty days without pay he
stated that movement was on foot TO
secure Mr. Taylor's discharge.
Mr. q. w. TAYLOR thought IL was bad
precedent 10 could not support the res
oluuon
Upon vote tho motion was lost.
WANT THE PLACE.
Two applications for the vacant engi-
necrship were repOrtedt hose Of Mcssrs.
Cass. johnson. of so. 2lg south Laurel
street. ana Alex. Simpson.
The vote stood three for Simpson and
three for johnson.
Chairman Friskhorn said a good word
for Mr Simpson. but said that Mr.. john
con was also highly recommended.
Capt Taylor stood mp for Mr.. Johnson.
Three more vote wero taken, but with
out decision
Upon motion the election was postpon-
cd.
dr. Mccarthy submitted his report
which was fled
The case of Mr. Meyer came up. The
Doctor stated that Mr. Meyers sickness
was induced by drink
lie will boz brought before the Board.
OLD OFFICERS REFLECTED.
The present officers were again re-elect-
ed. after due formaltes.
The new chemical wagon was on mo-
ton declared accepted, TO be paid for i'm
thirty days
Chief Puuers request for leave Of
absence WAS granted.
Capt. C.. f. Taylor moved that future
meetings Of the Board be held at 8
o'clock. Carried.
Mr. j. H. Lawders request that he be
allowed TO get out a Fire Department
souvenir was passed.
Superintendent Thompson received the
individual thanks of the commissioners
for tho purchase Of some breezy palm leaf
fans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
NM SURE Ia GRIPPE CURE.

There is no use suforing from this
dreadful malady. II YOU viii only get
the right remedy You are having pain
all through you'd body. your liver is out
OF order. have no appetite, no life or ann
bition. have a bad cold. I'm fact are COM
pletely used up. Electric Bitters IS the
only remedy that viii give you prompt
and sure relief They act directly on
your Liver stomach and Kidneys. tone
I'D the whole system and make YOU feel
like "A new being. They are guaranteed
TO cure or price refunded. For sale at
owens & Minor Drug Company; only 80
cents per bottle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
PORTO RICO IS
GLAD TO BE OURS
CONTINUED from First Page.)


- -
leading Jesuits OF Ponce. representing .
thousand churches and their dependents
In this province. The priests wanted In
formation regarding their support and
General Wilson sli1 that under the con-
stitution OF the United States. IL was not
possible to apply any governmental mon
ey for church purposes.
Father Chadwick said Il would be al
the better for the church II its own pec-
pie learned to contribute 70 It's support
Spanish volunteers continue TO come In
and give themselves up. The health OF
the troops so far is good. though the
weather is not.
THE FLAG RAISED.
WITH THE AMERICAN ADVANCE.
JUAN DIAZ Sunday Afternoon. via
Ponce. July 3i--S p. M-(Via Galveston.
exas).-Colonel Hulings occupied this
town al dusk yesterday Saturday even
ing amid the acclaim OF the people. who
paraded the streets with an American
flag made for the occasion.
The stars and Stripes were hoisted
upon the Town Han amid the .vivas or
the populace.
Colonel Hulings issued proclamation
saying that personal rights and pro-
perty would be respected.
Deserters from the spanish volunteers
are coming IN constantly.
IL IS reported that General Opega Is
OH the way with a force OF Spanish
regulars 70 concentrate upon Aioonito.
northeast Of Juan Diaz. on the roads to
San Juan. There may be some sharp
fighting
Schwan Reaches Ponce.
WASHINGTON August 1.-The War
Ponce. Porto Rico. July 30.
Transport Cherokee. with General
Schwan on board and part OF his brig
ade arrived this afternoon. The remain
der expected soon.
(Signed) MILES.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
WRECK AT FORT MCPHERSON
Two Trains Collide Killing Two Men
and Iniuring Three Others.

ATLANTA, GA. August la freight
wreck in which two men were killed and
four or five injured. occurred on The Gem
tral railroad al For. Mcpherson to-day
4 train bearing soldiers pound for
camp at Lithia Springs Was run into Dy
a freight train Both engines and trains
We're badly wrecked. cars being piled one
upon another Bodies were torn 100 parts
and hands. arms and legs were found
lying about.
The dead are: Daney vaughn a fire.
man. taken from under wrecked engine,
dead and badly mu-ilatel. An unknown
man. arms and legs recovered, but trunk
still under the wreck.
Wounded: j. J. Green engineer. seri-
ously cut. bruised badly mashed and I'm
serious condition. Gus Wallace badly
mutlated; IS still alive but cannot sur
vive -- Chambers. fireman, very Sc
riously mashed. may recover.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
KEEPING HER HAND IN.
The Dixie on Her Way 10 Ponce Tries a
Shot at III MORO.

ST. THOMAS. ID. w. T., August 1.-The
United States auxiliary cruiser Dixie
formerly El sud. left here Saturday
morning for Ponce. She secuted along
the north coast of Porto Rico spoke the
Prairie. Montgomery Puritan. New Or
leans and four transports. overhauled an
English bark and passing Boo close to san
Juan. fired a defiant 6-pounder striking
the base of I'D MORO
The Spauiards made no reply Tn the
entrance 90 San Juan h1rb0r tho Dixie
say two masts and chimney evidently
of q steamer sunk hy the Spaniards 10
blockade the passage.
The Dixie arrived at Ponce saturday
evening. where she found the Columbia
the Massachusetts The Cincinnati the
Gloucester and ten transports.
The armored cruiser New Orleans arr
rived here yesterday Sunday accom-
panied by n collier The latter remained
off the harb0r. the New orleans signaii-
ing her not to enter. as tine cruiser would
not Dee permitted 20 take her coal la
ter in the day the collier proceeded west
ward.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02

BLAND.-Died, August /, 1s9s, in Taze-
we'll Va. al the home OF her so.-in-
law. Mr. j. A. Leslie Mrs. JOSEPHINE
+. BLAND. widow OF Rev. ". 5. Bland,
formerly OF Chesterfield county, Va,
I'm the sixty-sixth year or her age
Funeral will bee from kobious station.
ON ne Southern road. at : o'clock
"Wednesday MORNING, August Sd.
cAPcrN-Died. in Charlottesville. Va.
Iui, n is9S. al 7:lO =. NJ, RAMON
EDWARD. only child Of Or. and Mrs.
" u Garcin: aged twenty-five months
and one day.
raigb- street BAPTIST church THIS
fTnesday) AFTERNOON at o'clock.
Friends and acquaintances are invited
10 attend.
Intermsnt In Hollywood
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
THE FLAGS TRlUMPHAL MARCH.
IL Floats Over Juan Diaz on the Road
From Ponce to san Juan.

Copyright. 1898 by the Associated Press)
M-Via ST. THOMAS. D. w l., Aug
lD-Colonel Hulings. with ten companies
OF the Sixteenth Pennsylvania has occu-
pied Juan Diaz. about eight miles north
east OF Ponce, on the road 70 San Juan.
The American tag was raised and greeted
with great enthusiasm by the populace.
The protected cruiser Columbia went
ashore while attempting 20 enter the har-
Dor OF Ponce. but it IS said she will be
floated tomorrow.
General Brooke arrived this evening
During the afternoon seven companies OF
the Nineteenth regular Infantry arrived
on the Cherokee.
Gable communication was opened to-
night but the line will not be in fuy
operation for several days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02

Tho Moonlight Excursion TO be given
by tho Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton Thursday night, promises 10 DE one
of the most popular of the season. The
one of June 30th. the last attraction on
the Members Course of entertainments.
was the best attended so far This sea-
son. and It goes without saying that this
excursion will prove the equal in every
respect. The number of tickets is limit
cd 90 seven hundred and fifty and from
present indications. an the tickets Will
be sold by Thursday noon. NO formal
programme has beer arranged bat music
and refreshments will add enjoyment to
the occasion. Tickets may Dee had from
many of the members or by calling at the
Association bnllaIng.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02

Maggie Davis and Mary Blackwell are
twodusky denizens OF the district abutting
the Second Market. They became en-
broiled over a small matter yesterday.
and Maggie made "a pass at Mary with
q knife.
Maggie was arrested. and Will be ar
raigned before the august throne OF jus
tice Crutchheld this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
THEY WANT TO GET HOME.
Officers on Board the Transport Yucca
tan Impatient in Quarantine.

TAMPA. FLA, August 1.-The trans
port Yucatan was reported from quar-
antine to-day. She has on board seNe-
raj well known army officers ana they
are all anxious 20 go through with the
period of detention. A large quantity
OF artillery Is being loaded on the Aran-
sas under the direction OF General Rodg-
ors and il is expected that. the boat VIII
sail tomorrow for Porto Rico.
The third cavalry left this city tonight
for Fernandina. Several more troops are
20 be moved yet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
Street Railway Franchise.

PETERSBURG. VA. August l-Spe-
cial-Tho city Council tonight gave the
Piedmont Traction Company OF Char
lottesvlne. va, the privilege to construct
and operate a street electric railway on
certain streets in this city. The company
is 10 begin construction within six
months
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02

Eddie Clark and G. \. Wright two
white men. who live near the Tredegar
Works got into n wordy alteration
about dog. and Wright alleges that
Clark threatened TO shoot him.
Clark was arrested and is now held az
the Second Station.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
AT Chickamauga Park.

CHICKAMAUGA NATIONAL PARK,
GA. August There are NJ present
about go patients al Better Hospital the
majority OF them suffering with ever
In the hospital of the First DIVISION.
Third Corps. Major c. NJ. Drake IN
charge. there are 2SS patients. Most OF
these men are not suffering from serious
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02

constantly for ten years, tho disease bad .
nrmer hold than ever tried anumber Of
blood remedies, but their mineral ingreclena
settled In my bones and gave me rheumatism
1 was in lamentable condition. and after er'
hausting all tres iment, was declaredincuraole.
Seeing $ s. S. advertised as cure for BLOOD
diseases, I decided 20 try It. As soon As my
system was under the effect Of the medicine.
I began to improve. aud after taking 10 for
two months was cured completely, he
dreadful disease was eradicsted from ny sys-
TEN, and have had no return OF IT,"
Many have been taking local treat
ment for years. and find themselves
worse now than ever. \ trial OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
Heavy Boston Failure.

BOSTON. August l-Hosmer Coddins
& Co., boot and shoe deal rs assigned
this afternoon 10 Charles LAYERS, presi-
dent OF the National Shoe and Leather
Exchange, Of this city. Liabilities are
estimated az $500 .000
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
, WorId's Record Broken.

BOSTON. August 1-McDuffee defeated
TayIore tonight by two-thirds OF a lap
in twenty miles. Time. 1856
McDuffee breaks all worlds record The
twentieth mile by p Ills seconds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
BENJAMIN 9. Watkins.

MIDLOTHIAN. VA, August Especial.
Benjamin Cornelius Watkins died at his
residence Elmwood. Powhatan county.
Va. to-day in the seventy-fourth year OF
his age
The burial will take place az Bethel
Baptist church. Chesterfield county. a.
o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
James X. Mauder.
MaurY j. Coleman.

ROANOKE. VA, August Especial
Maury ]. Coleman, a prominent attorney
OF this city and member OF the City
Council from the Second Ward, died this
evening at o'clock, aged twenty-eight
years. from typhoid fever, after an Ill
ness OF ten days lie was a member OF
the law firm OF Coleman & Coleman. his
brother. A. Il. Coleman. being his part
ner. He was considered one OF tho
coming lawyers OF this section He
came here five years ago from Nelson
county,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
Attention. Life Class .

The Richmond Life Class will hold lis
regular session this evening AZ o'clock
al the Powhatan Club.
Members will attend prepared . work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
Catarrh is
Not Incurable

But it can not be cured by sprays,
washes and inhaling mixtures which
reach only the surface. The disease -
n the blood, and can only be reached
through the blood S. 5. 5. is the only
remedy which can have any effect upon
Catarrh 10 cures the disease perma.
nently and forever rids the system OF
every trace OF the vile complaint.
A. I.ain O.uon ~ MnufnaIIcr- Ohio.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02

writes. II was at.
flcted from infancy
with catarrh. aud ne
one car know the
suffering u produces
better than l. The
sprays and washss
prescribed by the doc.
tors relieved me only
tie u po rartly. an d
though ! used them
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
ALL FIRE HOSE
TO BE TESTED.
Fire Commissioners Held a Lengthy
Session Last Evening.
Mr. THOMAS TO REPRESENT THEM
At tho Meeting of Electricians at FL
mira-Firemcn Wish an Increase.
Engineer Taylor's Resignation
Acccptcd-OtherM Matters


Firo Commissioners was held at $50
O'Clock last evening az the City Hall
Chairman Fr.schkorn called the meeting
20 order. and The following members
were present. Commissioners Levy.
Charles j.. Taylor, q. Watt Taylor, J.. G.
jenkins j. R. Sheppard and John il.
Frischkorn
Commissioner Charles r. Taylor intro
ouccd the rcwiy-eiected commissioner.
Mr.. O. vs.. Taylor. in a few happy re-
marks.
Chief Fuller submitted his report for
tho past month twenty-five alarms
were rca pended 90, the apparatus was
reported iu good condition, the need OF
hose was noted. the horses were reported
in good condition.
Chairman Frischkorn stated the poor
condition OF some OF the hose. one or the
companies having burst seven sections
within The month.
WANTED NEW HOSE.
chief Puucr stated that Doe wished two
thousand feet OF new hose, and steps
were ordered taken 10 procure %.
Commissioner Charles Taylor reported
that i've sections ol hose bad been burst
in the recent fre ON iNNitN iill 'H "iiD
onrip. ID recommended That all hose
bo reti~o5 sftcr nye wears of service He
rsi8 fbs hoard had "a way of putting off.
They had uut off institutins new valves
in 40 Q engine. and she had smut hat
down af the paper mill fire. The fire ape
paratus should not be fooled with
Chairman Friscnkorn onJecten. me- stiu
that the hose had heen lcs'eo Ie- 'i'' ~
and % % stood $50 pounds h shon'u Do I'-
ttined lie sara ih'l lN' ''-i' ~ ,i,
NhuI.h iiii '' l'i 90
on a .'' ''.'i'' ..t-., ,.,,,,.. ,.rceo,,
me tu-' .i .l.i ,.irrs.if l', sfatine
&c .t ts, ,....,5e rroesure had not
wa. No., .,.r .r,er tbo fire
,.l...--. ...,.,r ,.tarie. wayior returned
XXI. .l.,.,oc ne. said tbat hc proposed
81. -.,.r, e,..r,. bin Of hose over five years
ofd 81. Insisted ODD having proper hose.
Tge continued that uo agent would guar
antee hose for over -four years and some
had been in use for six.
no ua. finally decided TO purchase a
.,... ..Yr,n fhat s,u hose Doe regularly
1000
rt -,,++,r Of a frel house Cor No
..F a. v.es decided on motion
,-t,.rrl. 7,,,lor 10 refer 10 to-
OF ap.1'. '-'-,..t.., 80 Nfa.-rs Jonk-
"a comm. t,..ll,t,-,.., and chief
ll7
2 N.l,l ...,,,..-r, ,.>--r,e prpOpT
oDi ~i'l-N i--' ('--'' ~, $500.
The r.nUrf OF SUPERINTENDENT INNNIH'N
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
Elisha G.. Darden.

HAMPTON, VA, August L-SpeciaL-
Mr. Elisha G. Darden, son Of Postmaster
T.. G.. Darden of this place, died al Johns
Hopkins Hospital ia Baltimore last night
OF consumption Mr.. Darden was twen-
ty-fve years Of age and was printer by
trade. For the past six months ne had
been empIoyed in Baltimore, and came
home last week TO attend the funeral OF
his brother. Mr.. A. s. Darden. whose
death was announced in these columns.
On the day after the funeral Mr.. Dar-
den was taken sick and never rallied. He
was taken 70 Baltimore saturday night.
His mother accompanied him
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
Ramon EdMard Gercin.

Ramon Edward Garcin. the eighteen
months-old son Of Or. Ramon d. Garcin.
died Sunday afternoon about o'clock at
Charlottesville.
The remains arrived here yesterday az
ternoon AZ 30 O'Clock and were taken 10
the residence Of its parents, corner Twen-
ty-fourth and Broad streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
Mr.. X. +. Jones.

Mr.. Robert Franklin Jones died sun
day morning at the advanced age OF Is
years. His funeral took place from Laurel
street Methodist church yesterday az
ternoOn az o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02

Mr.. Samuel NJ. Oliver died last Mon
day at his home. 1901 Venable street. He
was I'm his 6ist year. and leaves wife
Mrs Lucy Oliver-one son-Wilie j.
Oliver Jr-and three daughters-Alrs.
Eta Browder. and Misses Annie and
Maggie oliver. Rev. Joel T. Tucker con-
Quoted the funeral service, and the re-
mains were Inferred in lakewood.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
= ood's
Best 10 take after dinner; HsrA y az
prevent distress aid diges- BUR
ton. cure constipation. HUU ~
Purely vegetable Do not cripc
or cause pain. Sold by All drusess- - cents
Fref,ssod ONLY p. G. "r1e 4 o." 0T~@h Nes'

druggists. 23 cents.
- = a-veit Ness
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-12-29

trial trip of II knots. The McCullOch
can maintain an average of Il knots.
The McCulloch has ten officers and
a crew of eighty-five men, Her officers
are as follows:
c. l.. Hooper, captain.
ID. p. Foley, executive officer.
w. w Joynes, navigating officer
w. E. Atlee, third lieutenant.
J. Mel, third lieutenant.
J. H. Chalker, chief engineer.
w. c. Myers, first assistant engineer
w. Z. Maccoun, second assistant en-
gineer.
FL. r. Schoenborn third assistant en-
gineer.
J. b. Green, M. II. s., assistant sur
geon-
The McCullOch will remain a few
days in port coaling and then proceed
TO San Francisco to resume operations
IN the revenue service.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-12-29
Emma Square kindergarten.

The kindergarten on Emma Square,
formerly taught by Miss Pauahi Judd,
will be occupied this year by Miss
Martha Hitchcock
Miss Hitchcock is the daughter of
Dr.. G. II. Hitchcock of Dartmouth
College She has graduated from one
of the Boston Kindergarten Training
Schools, and has had experience as a
Kindergarten, besides teaching a
term with Mrs. Philip Dodge of Ho-
nOlulu. The winter term will open
January 9th, 1893
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-12-29
Mystic Lodge Officers.

The annual election was held last
night in Mystic Lodge No 2, Knight.
of Pythias, with this result:
G. &C. II. BeIlina
V. C.-S. J. Walker.
NJ of w. A. Mehrten
X. of r. and S.-A. E. Murphy.
NJ. of F.-Chas Phillips.
NJ. of E.-J. f. Eckardt
NJ at 40. Whitehead
L. Ga. G.. Cunha.
o. G.-Sam1 Johnson.
Trustees-H. f. Waity, Ed Towse, J.
NJ. McChesney.
Physicians-Dr. G. A. Peterson, Dr.
F. r. Day.
The installation exercises will take
place on Wednesday evening next and
there will be a banquet, with speeches
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-12-29
Another for Fort Street.

1t is stated by Mr.. Desky that he in
tends soon to build on portion Of his
Beretania streets. He will occupy with
a new structure the land in front of
the Orpheum theater. Plans are in
course of preparation. AS Mr.. Desky is
in the habit OF making handsome per-
manent improvements, something
meeting his established standard may
be expected.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-12-29
SOUVENIR CALENDARS.

If you have not purchased one OF
those handsome calendars at the Wo-
mans Exchange, do so at once be-
fore the supply is exhausted. 25c.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-12-29
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
]. @. WOOD.

ATTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY
Public. Office: Corner King and
Bethel Streets
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CONTINUED on Page sevenD
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-12-29
CHAS. F. PETERSON.
ATTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY
Public. Is Kaahumanu Street.
CHARLES CLARK.

ATTORNEY AT LAW-121 MER-
chant Street. Honolulu Hale. Tel
ephone 345. Up Stairs.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-12-29
I. S. REVENUE CUTTER MCULLOCH.
(Harry Roberts Chalk Plate from a Kodak PictnrsN

Roberts Chalk a
the of the and
replied to the Catching big she'll would
the who
Manila
To he
o G
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-11-17
GOOD ROADS CONVENTION.
Nearly One Thousand Delegates Expected
Here November II.

Nearly One Thousand Delegates Expected
Here November u.
Participated.
st. Louis will be invaded Nov. q,
% and % by an army of good roads
advocates. On those dates will be
held the Trans Mississippi Good
Roads and Public Improvements
Convention at Masonic Hall
Every railroad in the country has
made one fare rate for delegates to
the convention, and about 1000
delegates are expected to attend.
The arrangements for the conven-
ton have been il charge of William
FL. Moore, an enthusiastic good
roads missionary. Mr.. Moore Sc
cured the special rate from the
railroads at Chicago Thursday.
The object of the convention is to
inaugurate non partisan campaign
of education for good roads, better
streets, improved sewerage and
practical use of tramp, vagrant aud
prison labor
In addition to the discussion there
will be an interesting exhibition Of
road and street machinery, horseless
carriages, cuIvert pipes and bicycles
A large number of distinguished
men will attend the convention and
participate in the discussions. Mayor
Jones of Toledo, who has just an
nounced an interesting program of
municipal reform, will read paper.
1t is hoped that Gov. Pingree of
Michigan will be present. The Gov
ecnors of Wyoming, Oregon and
Colorado are booked for addresses.
Large delegations from western
cities will attend
A similar convention, the frat,
was held in St Louis year ago.
This convention will BE- much
larger in number and in the scope
of it's work than the one last year.