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The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

LADIES do you want a actus
from the prairies of Neb. It is a
small round Cactus with hand
some bright red blossom. 1t
grows wild on the Neb. prairies.
| will send one postpaid for I5c,
2 for 25c. Address J. w. HAM,
Wauneta, Neb.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

THOUSANDS Of B!ancos troops in Hav-
ana seriously believe that the Spanish
fleet has captured tine city OF Boston.
And the worst OF it is that there are hun
dreds OF them will never live to learn
how badly they were fooled.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

SOMEONE has called attention to the
fact that Old Glory is being msreprc-
sented in the common fashion OF both
manufacture and pictured representation.
Remember there is no yellow fringe
around the flag OF the nation. Ornamen-
tation is out of place here. As well Try
to paint the lily Or gid refined gold.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

ONE vicissitude of war is that it always
brings to the front SO many unofficial
thinkers who dignity guess-work by call
ing it strategy. 1t is only at such times
that one can appreciate how much half
baked military genius there is going to
waste in this country.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

TIE decision OF the Iowa Supreme
Court that a man must pay for his beer
carries the inference that there is beer to
be had in that prohibition state.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

II Re will put your name and address in
MI THE SUN Directory for 10 cents
You will probably receive full re-
turn for your money within q month in
samples, magazines, pamphlets, etc., etc 81,
sent out by publishers, manufacturers and
iobbers who are ever anxious to get in
touch with bona-f,le agents. Address
Directory Department The SUN, Ran
dolph Building Philadelphia. U. s. A.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

NEARLY every town OF any size IN
Spain has grand sacred bull fight every
Sunday for the benefit Of the naval de-
Tense fund.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

THERE is daily danger that one OF the
blockading torpedo boats will run up
against Spanish shell and get hurt.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

TIE young housewife who resolves to
save 5 cents week 10y baking her own
bread should first post herself on the
price OF dyspepsia medicine.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

GENERAL MERRITT is the latest man tc
learn that newspaper interview may be
full of mine fields. .....
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

No, the Spanish fleet has not yet found
the Oregon. That explains why the
Spanish feet is still afioat.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

ADMIRAL CERvERA is supposed to take
agreat deal of Spanish pride in his sue
cessfu efforts to elude the enemy
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

INFORMATION wanted of the descendants of
Henry Caldwell O'Neil, who, in 1876 1T is be-
lieved) resided at 81 Centre street, and also of
he descendants Of Alexander Mcclure who in
1880 resided at ia Henry street. both of whom
owned or had some interest in premises Nos on
q "a, and SO Mulberry street, in the city of New
York. FREDERICK BELTZ, Counsellor at Law
Ill Broadway. New York city.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

THE lectures which DR.. Guitcras is
now delivering before the various camps
at Tampa concerning yellow fever treat
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20
ilay, May 20, 1898.
COOP morning.

AND now Mexico has declared neutral
ity. No hot tamales for either party
from Mexico.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

TIE National Board of Health will be-
gin its campaign in Cuba when General
Miles ends his.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

INFORMATION wanted of Cornelius sheehan.
son of Patrick F., born at 1888 East 47th ST.. citv:
left home 1856 East 143d ST. in 1892 for Denver
Col; last heard from him in April, 1899. from
Denver; was going to Stockton, Cal; father and
mother dead; come home to John. Send any in
formation to JOHN J. SHEEHAN, 1876 East 1dad
ST. Western papers please copy,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20
Grain Movement.

Receipts at philadelphia:-Whcat, g.
Ssl ;Corn,3l6 ,245; Oats, SO, 729. Baltimore:
Wheat, o3,G43; Corn, 2o4, S65;
Oats, 5S,2lo. Shipments at Philadel-
phia:-Wheat, 3,044; Corn, 1851;
Oats, ,23o. Baltimore:-Wheat, 1922
Al; Corn, 1903 256; Oats $4,000.
Butter and Eggs.
The following are the official whole.
sale prices recorded yesterday at the
Philadelphia Butter and Egg Board:
Solid Pack ed Butter.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AS INSTRUC-
tor in private family by young lady of fine
morals and spiritual training and excellent edu-
cation, and II former school teacher of reputation.
Salary wanted is small. Address this office.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

If John Martin, who left the English navyV
;;np beileIophon about 20 years ago. is still lv-
would IKE to hear from him. Communicate byy
York. '' 'e"
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

MAGGIE HAnRlS-Information wanted of
whereabouts Of Maggie Harris, who was employ.
ca IN May 1897 at 149 West 10th st. Please com.
New York. " " '''eS'
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

JOSEPH HUNNIS--A native of Russia, known
mere as Joseph Ennis is required to communi.
cate with his brother, Major +. Hunnis, ST,
Petersburg Russia, or the Consulate General OF
Russia. "A State street. New York.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

THE SUN is published every day in
the wear and is distributed Throughout.
the City OF Wilmington and the state OF
Delaware by authorized agents. SUD
scriptions should be sent to the puplica-
ton Office by mai or telephone.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

WANTED-RObert Bruce Davidson, a son of
the late David Davidson, Writer, Coupaf, Angus
scotland, or any OF his children, Address David
DUNCAN g. son. Solicitors, Dundee, Scotland,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20
SECRET STRENGTH DEVELOPED

No medicine, 10 operation.
Rational and sure. Mode of
treatment sent anywhere for One
Dime. Shadow System, Box 8,
Philadelphia, Pa.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20
NOTICES.

WANTED-Energeti agents, either sex NJ,
s sfT n must lear strctest Investigation Addrs
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

INFORMATION wanted. Daniel Doron
port, formerly of John +. Gowen and O. 'a ven
tractors ; or hiS heirs, will please commi con,
Downtown, New York. ''' heiald,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

MRS. ADDIE GRAMBRUsH.-News of iu...
aan P.oo Any one knowing her address noiiy
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20
PERSONAL.

kNIGHT--Informatio wanted n, oh;,,.
Mrs Jane knight, formerly residing in RrooEnuof
AaaIess WALIER COLLINS, 343 Wasbimny,dmn,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

n LIZ Miclael C. Walls, born in Ballintra con,y
donegal ireland. now about ~ years of ago .',,
posed TO be about New York. would c" mn, Sul'
cate WIN his cousin Michael Flood, R "..yip.
street, Londonderry, Ireland, he WfriId '' hnce
something to his advantage. "'"i' near
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

EUGENE SMITH, formerly Of Arena, Wis., last
heard from in New York, employed in restau.
rant, will hear something to his interest by COM
municatng with REESE Il CARTER, Attorneys,
DOdgevile. Wis.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

d, IF Frederic Richardson, late pro- cricketor
moodborough, Motifs England, and montreal
GaI ,ili VIII apply to H. o. S. 762 Lafayette ay
copy i"f''S le"se
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

WANT ED-lnformatio concerning
tie whereabouts of James Hardy, OF
Donegal, ireland who left home in 1891
Tor Australia; any information will be
gratefully received by his sister, Kate
Hardy. 1908 Locust Street, Phladel-
phia, Pa.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

SHOULD this meet the eye OF any of the rela-
y stockport, England, MR.. FREDERICK
BEARD Will be pleased to see or hear from them,
ADDRESS British steamship Enelgia, Market st.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

Any question relating to sporting
II events, cards, coins, stamps, games,
y history, mathematics or social GUS
toms, will be decided by THE SUN
Bureau Of Information for Dime, and
every answer will be absolutely accurate.
This is guaranteed. Address,
BUREAU OF INFORMATION
THE SUM-,
Randolph Building, Philadelphia, Pa.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

IOERsINER, ROBERT--if Robert ruer.,,o.
son som OF Zacharas l.. Fuerstner will commnn riel
MIN Wi, v. strook and Herzog, $40 Broadw%ve
advantage. "'''''i's 10 his
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

DANIEL MULLlGAN or Cornelius Carlan, dis
charged from Co. II, 9th U, s. infantry March IS
1881, at Jefferson Barracks, Mo-; entitled to prop
eTty: liberal reward for proof of death. Address
IEO. A. sMfTHE Counsellor at Law 10 Ames
Building, Boston. Mass.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

JOSEPH BAYLESS. short, brunette. worked
Carteret, NJ, (Colwell's iron works., left 1895.
Borrowing wife appreciate knowing his fate, liy-
ing dead. BAlLEsS dill West 18th.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

INFORMATION wanted OF Rosapro
Kelly, domestic Please send address
20 dO Convent avenue, New York civ
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20
CAMERA

You can photograph anything. Instantaneous
or time exposure. We prepare all apparatus
plates, chemicals, etc, you follow directions
Anyone with this camera can soon learn the art
OF photography. 1t will be nice present for
vacation Get it now. Teach yourself. Pre-
pared plates only % cents per dozen. Lots OF fun
for cents. By mail Sl00
OTHER INVENTIONS.
have device for turning music leaves while
playing, very simple No springs turns leaves
either way-a peculiar movement. perfect con-
struction, and only Sl50 by mail. Here is II great
chance for agents. Remember it is my own in
vention, my own patent, my own manufacture
my own territory and my own price.
Craie's Common School Question
Book with $500 questions and answers. by
mail Sl.15.
"pRoS. AND CONS" AN outline of de.
bates on the public questions of the day. Send
for Pros. and Cons. BY mail, Lib
1.-THE SCIENCE OF FINANCE" Do you
want to post yourself on bimetallism, banking
Postal Savings? By mail 35c. These books ar2
my own production. Address,
A. II. CRAIG. MuIvonago, Wis
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20
THE IL SUN
WILMINGTON, DEL.
Clement H. Csngdon, Sole Owner.
Entered at the Wilmington Post oHco
as second Glass Matter.
long DISTANCE TELEPHONE 1867
nEIMARyIA TELEPHONE 124

Business Office and Editorial
Rooms, No. 1O3 East Sixth n.
Mechanical Department, NO. loa
East Sixth St.
Philadelphia Office Room s. no.
gil Walnut Street.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20
Situation or help advertise
ments in THE sun will be run
for Is cents until either have
been secured and ordered out.
HELP WANTED--MALES.

nOY-17 years Of age, wishes position in store.
- Address 'F," Sun Office
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

WANTEIIWould like TO purchase a good
second-handed breech loading shot gun. Give
price and full particulars.
Address -"
SUN OFFICE
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

"ANTED-A man Of ability to repro cent
w firm of high standing must have small
capital for goods carried. ". II. Kelley man
ager, Gibson House.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-15
NORTH SIDE NOTES.

Homer Hutchinson returned to Bos-
ton Wednesday.
Mrs. j. w. Pullman was in Ionia
Tuesday on business.
w. q. Hubble and family are remov-
ing to Detroit to reside.
Ellis Ranney returned to the Agri-
cultural College Monday.
Lewis Steele will move into the
house vacated by AL. Weaver.
w. L. Carpenter has moved to the
George Nichols house in the third
ward.
Miss Cad. Tallman has returned TO
Ypsilanti TO attend the State Normal
school.
Jared Sprague and family received Il
visit from his son, Rev. Mr.. Sprague,
this week.
Miss Leone Lloyd visited her rela-
tives in Greenvile this week. She
went Tuesday.
Willard, the little three-y ear-old
son OF Arthur Jones, died last Friday.
The remains were taken to Bloomer
Center for interment.
Claude Harrington. member of Co.
!, 34th Mich. VOL, is visiting here
| from Ionia. Like all the rest of the
boys he looks Drowned and thin.
Carl Hunt has been in town this
week. He expects to leave soon for
Colorado in hopes that the climate
will prove beneficial to his health.
Adam Wagner has sold the Myron
Weaver house to G.. III. Mcpherson.
1t belonged to the Bedding Building *
Loan Association. Real estate is on
the boom all over the city.
Frank Hubert of Co III, 33d Mich.
Vol. arrived home last Thursday night.
Like many of the boys he had "A touch
of the fever and it left him weak He
was at st. Mary's hospital in Detroit
for a short time and when well enough
TO ride came here. While in Cuba he
was one of Is detailed rs sharpshooters
and was in hot part Of the fight be-
fore Santiago. Frank left here four
years ago and enlisted in Cheboygan
when the call TO war was made.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-15
THE CHURCHES AND SOCIETIES.

The ladies of the M. E. church are
making arrangements for fair to be
held on Main street about the middle
OF December.
The Ladies' Social Circle of the Con-
gregational church will meet with
Mrs. Lapham Wednesday afternoon,
September II, at 2:30 o'clock. After
the business meeting, Mrs. Lapham
will serve ten cent tea to the Circle.
Rev. ID. Shepardson, who is conduc-
ting "A two-weeks series of meetings in
the Baptist church, is giving our peo-
pie excellent sermons and his bible
class lectures in the afternoon are in
structive. Mr.. Shepardson is man of
rare scholarly attachments and his eX-
position of the gospel carries with it
much force. Everybody should hear
him
Rev, o. j. Golden left Tuesday for
the Michigan conference which meets
in Lansing this week. The appoint
ments will not be made until the fore
part OF next week. Mr.. Golden has
been on this charge four years and in
accordance with conference law may
remain one more but whether he will
return is question TO be decided by
the bishop and appointment committee.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-15

Elmer w. Ellison, "a, Keene;
Florence Adelia Wickham, 20, Bel
ding.
Jas. HARDWOOD, 90, Berlin;
Mary j. Jennings, 55, Campbell.
Alton b. Grant, %, Orleans;
Rosella Benjamin, rs, Fowlerville.
Samuel Strong, 81, Keene;
Jane 5. Lace, 63, Keene.
Mike M. Hauck, 30, Belding;
Ollie Anderson. %, Alma.
Nicholas Getting, 30, Belding;
Minnie Choate, %, Belding.
Samel f. Snyder, 20, Lake Odessa:
Hattie VanHouten, 81, Lake Odessa
Jesse A. Doty, 81, Ionia;
Jessie johnson, %, Ionia.
Nathaniel French, 30, Ionia;
Mrs Margret G. Schell, 36, Mark
ham, Ont.
Perry Fry, 20, Lyons;
Jessie Maus, 10, Lyons.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-15
THE BELDING BANNER
WHAT is GOING ON.
Thursday, September 10.

Thursday, September 10.
SIP. nj. o. Foresters.
Friday, September 10.
- p. ma. o. u. w.
Saturday, September II.
p. NC. A, X.
= p.m.-W. X. G..
1902. ND. OF II.
Monday, September 10.
1880 p. NIX. o. Il. NJ.
500 pm. Royal Neighbors.
Tuesday, September 30.
1880 p. MI. O. o. l..
Wednesday, September FL.
$50 y. NIX. OF Il.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-15

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve has the
largest sale of any salve in the world
This fact and its merits has led dis
honest people TO attempt TO counterfeit
IL. Look out for the man who attempts
to deceive you when you call for de-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve, the great
pile cure. w. I. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-15

~ A. Armstrong has his cider mill
in operation at his farm three miles
northwest of Belding and will make
cider every day. Old iron, grain and
wood taken in payment for making
same. G.. A. ARMSTRONG.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-15


The opening meeting of the Ladies
Literary Exchange Club will be held
with Mrs. II. A. Lamb, Thursday, Sep
TENDER % at half past two. Every
member Is requested to be present
Brinton f. Hall, H. l.. Page, NJ. A.
Reed, DIR. Smith and John Dehn at
tended the gun club meet in Ionia Tues
day. They all did excellent work il
smashing blue rocks and whole lot oil
prizes they won will be forwarded to
this place Saturday.
The Bedding Building & Loan asso.
citation through the Wagner agency
has sold to Hon. j. d. Morse the house
now occupied by Romano Robinson or
Bridge street. 1t is IA fine residence
property and Mr.. Morse will occupy il
as soon as IL is vacated.
A wedding took place at the resi-.
dence of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hanley A. Waldron, Monday
night, the contracting parties being
Mr.. Archie M. Russell and Miss Grace
j. Waldron. The ceremony was per-
formed by f. b. Lapham, ESQ.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-15
ORGAN FOR SALE.

A good five octave Estey organ for
sale very cheap. | am intending to
move away about October LIST and it
must be sold. 1t is good one.
17t2 w. A. TOwLE, Orleans.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-15
HORSES For SALE

Span OF horses for sale. Color steel
roam; weight about $500 pounds; four
years old past. Call at l.. Benton's,
"a miles southeast OF Belding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-15

On account of the warm weather the
millinery opening of Mrs. Unger's for
Friday and Saturday, September 9th
and 10th, has been postponed TO Friday
and Saturday, September 18th and 10th.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-15

Miss Jacobs of Grand Rapids will
have IA display Of hair goods at Mrs.
Unger's millinery store, Friday and
Saturday, September Is and H.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-15

Young ladies TO learn "A
beautiful art In paper work. For
samples see Ricaby's window. For in
formation inquire at w. II. Ricaby's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-15
NEXT DETROIT EXCURSION
WILL BE ON
SUNDAY, SEPT.

d., G. r.. 81 w. train will leave Bel
ding at 500 a. M, and arrive at Detroit
at ii 80 "a. m. Leave returning at 600
p. m. Rate $50. Getting near the
end of Sunday excursions for this year.
GEO. DEHAVEN. G. Il. A.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-15

For broken surfaces, sores, insect
bites, burns, skin diseases and especial
ly piles there is one reliable remedy,
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. When
you call for DeWitt's don't accept
counterfeits or frauds. You will not
be disappointed with DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. w. /. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-15
FORTY ACRES FOR sALEl

The Stocking forty in city limits for
sale at bargain. Inquire of Ii. A.
Waldron or Chas. Brown.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-15
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

BELDING, Mich, Sept. II, 1898.
There are remaining at this Office
at this date the following unclaimed
letters and wholly written postal cards.
If they are not called for in two weeks
they will be sent to the dead letter
office. Ladies' list: Mrs. Lucy Choate,
Miss Ida Crane, Mrs. Sarah Eckert,
Mrs. Hapazord, Mrs. Lena Lewis, 2
Miss Winnie Potter, Mrs. Mary VOL.
colt Gents list: Mr.. Thomas Kane,
Chas. Cutler. d. +. WILSON +. Nj.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-15

More than twenty million free sam
plies of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
have been distributed be the manufac-
turers. What better proof of their
confidence in it's merits do you want?
1t cures piles, burns, scalds, sores, in
the shortest space OF time.
W. /. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-15
FOR SALE !.

Bay mare four years old, weight
about 1900 pounds. Inquire OF Ben
Hall at Long Lake.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-15

Right styles, prices and goods at
Miss III. Il. Powers. Announcement
OF opening later.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-15

Helen A. Newman invites the ladies
TO come in and look at her fall ant
winter millinery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-15
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Don't fail to attend Mrs. Unger's
opening next week Sept. 18th and 10th.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-15

Taxes must be paid before the l5tl
of September.
w. LEE CUssER, City Treas.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-15

"Tell the class what an island is,
Sammy"
"Yes'm: an island is body of land
surrounded by United States Battle
ships Chicago Record.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-15

Finest line of tams, sailors and walk
ing hats at Miss III. Il. Powers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-15

One Minute Cough Cure surprises
people by its quick cures and children
may take it in large quantities without
the least danger. 1t has won for itself
the best reputation Of any preparation
used today for colds, Group, tickling In
the throat or obstinate coughs.
w. |. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-15

Critic-Where did you get the idea
for that poster picture?
Painter-Out OF my head.
Critic-You must be glad it's out
It'd Bits.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-15

When the word is yet unspoken you
are master of il; when once it is spok-
en- il is master of you.-Arabic Prov
prb
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-07-16
THE LIGHT QUESTION.

We thought that the light question
was settled last week, when majority
Of the council voted in favor Of a five
year contract, but the MAYOR used his
veto axe on the resolution at last Tues
dav nights meeting, claiming to have
received new light since the passage
Of the resolution. We are ALWAYS pleased
to hear Of any one receiving new
light" and are not disposed to bubble
about where it comes from. provided
that other people get the benefit of it.
The new light he refers to is the
thought that occurred to him that with
IN the next five years such improve
ments may be made in the production
Of electric light as to greatly reduce its
cost, and the city would receive no
benefit from the reduction in cost for
that space Of time. That is good and
sufficient reason, but it has been adj
yanced many times before, in the coun-
ell chamber where he presides. and
had the mayor been sincere he would
have opposed the passage of the five
year contract resolution on that ground.
But that would not haye suited his pur-
pose. He wanted to use his veto axe
for political effect. That is all there is
in the new light" idea.
As Tor the three-year contract at 500
year per light, il is open to the same
objection. There is a possibility that
new and powerful motive power will
bc III use in 4 short time, which will
greatly cheaper the cost of production.
This is ore of the reasons why a muni-
cipal pant would be preferable to being
tied up by long contracts-we would be
In a position to take Immediate adyant-
age OF the latest improvements, and re-
ceive the benefits of the reduction in
cost of production instead of the Water,
IIght x Power company. However, a
three-year contract, If it can be secured
at the rate suggested would certainly
be preferable to Il fye-vear contract.
and we hope one will be made soon.
Meanwhile the city is in darkness. and
the merchants are paving their respects
In pleasant (?) terms TO the Mayor, who
ny the veto leaves them holden to the
old rate for commercial light.