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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-26
RAINFALL STATISTICS.
The City Has Been Drier at This
Date Several Times Before.

The continued drought in some parts of
the State lends especial interest at this
time TO a few rainfall statistics. In forty
eight consecutive seasons there has fallen
at Sacramento and San Francisco total
of g60S inches of rain, an average for
each season of 2O.01 inches. BY far the
driest season during that time was that
of 1S50-51, when the total rainfall in San
entire precipitation being after january
/ The wettest season in this city was
that of 1912, with total precipitation
of 1927 inches.
The local rainfall of the present season
10 date is about two-thirds of the normsi
being but 2.32 inches. Since the local
Weather Bureau was established In ISL
there have, however, been no less than
nine seasons in which the precipitation to
this date has been less than the present.
This is the fiftieth season in which rain
fall lecords have been kept in San Fran
.ic
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-26
This Weeks Wasp.

This weeks Wasp is one of the pref
test and most entertaining issues of tina;
bright and interesting weekly ever pub
hsfed. 1t is filled from cover to cover
with good things in light literature
sketches. jokes, etc. Mulrooney describes
the Thanksgiving day reformed football
game between the CALIFORNIA; and the
Stanfords, and various failings of society
are treated of in Miss Teresa Doane's
aartlcle; The theatrical page has beauti-
the drama, Thomas Sharkey," meditat-
ing upon his brilliant theatrical future:
and fine half-tone views of the sports OF
the natives of the Hawaiian Islands are
found on the other pages.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-26
MORE FIRE PROTECTION.
The Fire Commissioners Urge an
Appropriation for the Sunset
District,

The Fire Commissioners met yesterday
afternoon and appointed William Seiwest
hoseman of engine 49, It was decided to
petition the Board of Supervisors to grant
the petition of the Sunset District I'M
provement Club for suitable fire protec-
ton. The Board of Supervisors is talk
ing of appropriating $4,000 for hydrants.
engine house and other necessaries.
1t was determined to advertise for a
suitable piece of property between Second
and Third streets and Mission and How
ard streets for the erection Of an engine
house.
Thomas r. Herlihy was tried on a
charge OF incompetency and willful neg
lect of duty In running away from his
pipe during fire on November 10. AS he
was new man judgment was suspended
tn the Chief made an Investigation and
reported. .Ao
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-26
WILL SWIM AND DIVE
In THE SUTR0 BATHS

The manager of Sutro Baths has ar
ranged for Sunday afternoon the follow
ing aquatic programme, consisting OF
high diving and swimming:
so yards, dash, novice-H. Anderson N. Ben
sen. E. Kipp. ]. Benson, G. Freeth, B. Berry
R. Dodge, II. Hitler, r. White.
Diving from platform, juvenile-H. Seebach
A. Best, D. Mackel, A. Hay, r. Dodge, H
ms.
Tub race for boys, so yards 1.-TWO in TUBE
Kipp, G. Freeth. A. Anderson, H. Hitler, R.
Dodge, b. Berry.
i1O0-yard race, special-H. Seebach, D. Car
roll, p. Levy, F. Duran, z. Bonifleld. A. J.
Hanton; not less than four to start; no Sec
ond.
Trick and fancy springboard diving-E. Kipp
H. Hitler, F. Green, N. Benson. r. Dodge, E
Boni6eld
Trapeze and high diving-E. Bonifeld H
Seebach, n. Benson, F. Green.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-26
In the Divorce Courts.

vorce from Ida E. Russell yesterday on
the ground of extreme cruelty. Hattie B..
Posner has been granted a divorce from J..
Posner on the ground of willful desertion.
Eva Sweeney has applied for a divorce
of desertion Addie Purdy asks for di-
vorce from James s. Purdy on the ground
of cruelty. Herminia B. Gordon alleges
that for some time past her husband,
Percy Gordon, has failed to contribute to
her support, and she asks for a divorce
11nnn that ground.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-26
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THE ASSOCIATED
CYCLE
CLUBS ELECTION :

The annual election of officers OF the
California Associated Cycling Clubs Will
be held Saturday evening, December o.
at the Olympic Club, and already the
twenty odd clubs that are members Of
the association are laying plans and pull
ing wires in anticipation Of the usual con-
test.
For the presidency, Charles Albert
Adams can have the office again II he will
accept it, but he has given out that press
of business will not permit Robert NJ.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-26
Stole His Washing.

Charles Wesley Reed, the attorney,
played the part Of a detective success
fully and is proud Of his achievement. He
and his wife live at the residence of Mrs
M. Liftchild, 1721 Webster street, and last
week they refused to pay Sun Lee, their
laundryman, because he had lost some
clothing. Sun Lee, to get even, carried
away a large quantity of washing. Reed
was notified and ne hunted for Sun Lee
and captured him last Tupesday. Sun
Lee was handed over 20 a policeman and
was booked for petty larceny. The case
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-26
Struggled Liquor.

Last wednesday afternoon Customs In
spectors took off the persons of Chi
namen going ashore from the steamer
Coptic seventy eight quart bottles or Chi
nese rice whisky and fifty-five gallons OF
samshu. When Surveyor Spear heard of
the seizure he ordered a thorough search
of the ship and the search was rewarded
by the discovery of sixty gallons of sam
shu and ia quart bottles of rice whisky.
The duty on the goods seized will amount
to about SOW.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-26
Rankruntcv Cases.

Martha L. Herman yesterday filed in
the United States District Court petit
ton in bankruptcy. Her liabilities are
S2204 and her assets are $500.
Judge de Haven has named the Bank of
Shasta at Redding as depository for
the money of bankrupt estates for the
Northern District of California.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-26

GOOD COURSING
AT
INGLESIDE PARK

The managers of Ingleside Coursing
Park have arranged an excellent pro-
gramme of sport for to-day. A sapl1ng
stake and a non-winners' stake, Win SIX
teen entries in the former and seventy
two in the latter, should certainly attract
a large crowd of pleasure-seekers to the
park. Among the non-winners are
number of very clever performers ana
the talent will find it by no means an
easy matter to pick winners
If the hares viii run with the same
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-26
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DUCK SHOOTING
ON
SHERMAN ISLAND

With the north wind there arrived large
numbers of northern birds. If it is blow
ing tomorrow excellent shooting should
be enjoyed on the marshes. Several mem
bers of the clubs with headquarters in the
Suisun marshes have had irst-class sport
during the past week. and doubtless good
shooting will continue in the vicinity of
Suisun until the heavy rains, which Will
scatter the birds.
The Black Jack Gun Club of Sherman
Island has certainly had the best shoot
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-26

The Keswick men will play the return
match against the Vampires early next
year, when they hope to be. represented
by a stronger team than they had on
Thursday, when three of their best play
eTs We're unable to be on hand.
The Vampires are loud in their praise
of the hospitality of the Keswick men,
and of the generous treatment accorded
to the visitors.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-26
Shot at Her Husband.

Mrs Fannie Smith, 1913 Howard street,
who fired a shot at her husband Wednes-
day night, was booked at the City Prison
yesterday on charge of assault to muir
the act by the worthlessness of her hus-
hand
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-26
Whisky Killed a Sailor.

The body of the man who died suddenly
at the st. George clearinghouse yesterday
morning was identified as that of Jere-
miah Casey, a seafaring man. Alcoholism
was the cause of death.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-26
ADVERTISEMENTS
DOCTOR SWEANY

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S1ontagfOus blood poison in any
of it's stages thoroughly eradicated
from the system. Ladies' will receive
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No charge for advice by mail. He will
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70 Health" free of charge. Address
+. j.. SWEANY. NJ. D.. 737 Market
street. San Francisco. Cal.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-26

was called in Judge Mogans court yester-
day, and after the prosecution rested Sun
Lee was granted a continuance till Mon
daV.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-26
DR.. Myers Will Renlv.

Rev. Mr.. Myers of the Bush-street
Synagogue will reply from the pulpit to
critics of his sermon on Mixed Marri-
ages" to-day at II o'clock.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-04-26

know what would have been the condi-
ton of the Guatemalas had they occu-
pied the rich valley as the natives did,
out of the wake of the wind
Their heavy bearing, dry weather
and strong wind of last year seemed to
stun all coffee trees so exposed, but
they are recovering.
I have not set any native trees since
becoming acquainted with the Guate-
malas for the reason they bore earlier
with me, and apparently without in
juring themselves, besides they grew
more thrifty, handsomer to loog at,
with their smooth, shining, darker
green foliage than the native, which
seemed to show their superiority as
though they were the thoroughbreds
among the common coffee.
l don't wish to be understood as re-
fiecting against creditable yields of the
native tree, as when we'll sheltered,
their yield is all right, but with me
they were one year longer getting at
it. JOHN NJ. HORNER
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-04-26
Children Adrift.

There was mo little excitement in the
vicinity of the Pacific Mail wharf short
ly after 1 p. m. yesterday. Two native
children, aged and respectively,
jumped into boat up near the Kings
boat house and noticing that it was
tied, started in to have a good time.
The jumping about of the children
loosened the line apd the boat, aided
by the wind, started out the channel
The children were powerless. The
mother appeared on the walk leading
from the Kings boat house to shore
and Immediately jumped into the wa
ter. She caught the boat off the marine
railway, kissed the children, then
spanked them, and rowed the boat
back to position.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-04-26
Y. NJ. C.. A. Tonight .

The complete program for the Y. NJ.
c. a. anniversary celebration to be
held this evening has been published
in this paper. 1t may be ADDED now
that everyone will be welcome and that
the evening will be one of marked
pleasure to all. There will be excellent
music and for the good night, refresh
ments will be served. Features of the
gathering will be reports and address
ses incidental to the retirement of
President A. B. Wood and the installa-
ton of President w. C. Weldon. One
item which should attract is the sale
by auction of a collection of 20 pic
lures. These are highly artistic prints
from the originals of artists of world
wide fame.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-04-26
WHARF AND WAVE.
". S. HUGHES,
Lieutenant. United States Navy.

The Levi Burgess arrived in Hilc
last Thursday.
The Kinau will surely go out on he1
regular route on Friday morning. The
Claudine will be in on Wednesday.
The S. S. Mariposa, to arrive here
this week from the Colonies, has
aboard $1,5OGOOO gold for San Fran
cisco.
The bark Albert sailed from San
Francisco ON the 18th inst. and is hence
due here. She is fast boat but must
have struck bad weather.
The Mikahala called at Niihau on
her last trip and brought $50 sheep
from the island. She reports every
thing in fine shape there.
The American barkentine S. N: Cas-
tie, Hubbard master, arrived in port
yesterday afternoon after trip of II
days from San Francisco with a cargo
of 700 tons of general merchandise for
W. G. Irwin & Co.
The steamers that arrived from Ka-
uai yesterday brought the following
report of sugar left on the Garden
Isle: Kilauea, 600; Kealia, 5000; Ha-
namaulu, 1000; Lihue, 5000; Koloa,
$500; Makaweli, 5000; Kekaha, 5000
The American bark c. D. Bryant,
Colly master, arrived in port and an
chored in the stream at about $50 a.
m. on Sunday, after trip of nearly
IS days from San Francisco with a
cargo of 1000 tons of general mer-
chandise for H. Hackfeld & Co. The
Bryant encountered light winds and
calms throughout the trip.
The w. G. Hall which arrived from
Kauai ports Sunday morning, reports
as follows on matters pertaining to
the Garden Isle: Fine weather all
along the coast of Kauai; crossing the
channel, no wind with light south
easterly swell. Sugar left, 23,S20 bags
distributed as follows: X. S. NJ, 1900
bags; Max, 5000; G. & R., 300; K. P.
1000; H. NJ, 1900; M. S. Co., 5000; K
S. Co. 600 and L. P, 220.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-04-26
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVALS.

Friday, April %
Am bktn. S. N. Castle, Hubbard, II
days from San Francisco.
Stmr. Noeau, Peterson, from Homo
kaa.
Stmr. James Makee, Tullett, from
Kappa.
Stmr. Mauna Loa, Simerson, from
Maui and Hawaii ports.
Saturday, April %.
Stmr. Kaena, Mosher, from Puuiki.
Stmr. Waialeale, Parker, from Ka-
huku.
Stmr. Mikahala, Thompson, from
Kauai ports and Niihau.
Stmr. Kaena, Mosher, from Oahu
ports.
Stmr. Iwalani, Gregory, from Ha-
wall.
Stmr. Mokolii, Bennett, from Molo-
kai, Lanai and Maui.
Sunday, April "a.
Am. blk. C. D. Bryant, Colly, from
San Francisco.
Stmr. Maui, Freeman, from Maui
ports.
Stmr. W. G. Hall, Haglund, from Ka-
uai ports.
Stmr. Ke Au Hou, Thompson, from
Lahaina.
Stmr. James Makee, Tullett, from
Hanamaulu
Monday, April %.
Br. S. S. Mogul, Wright, for Portland
hanna.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-04-26
Base Ball Outlook.

A goodly number of Honolulu men
who have always been valuable sup
porters of baseball are not little wor-
ried over the present prospects. 1t
does not seem probable that the Union
people will be able, at the present rate
of progress, to enlist a team that can
make the season with the Honolulus
and Regiments. In view of this fact
one of the men who helps the sport ma
terially suggests a league meeting for
the purpose of attempting to work out
of the difficulty. His idea is that the
Honolulus and Regiments should each
relinquish couple of men to the I'm
ions. This step would give the new
nine a team that could make good
showing against all corners.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-04-26
The Dredging Middle.

A member of the House said yester-
day that a committee meeting would be
held in the evening and that in cou-
pie of days at most the Representatives
would probably be advised that the
dredging now in progress in the har-
Dor should be stopped. This matter,
so it was stated by the House mem
Der, has no direct connection with the
difference between the Oahu Railway
Company and the Government. The
arrangement which is now questioned
by number of the law makers is one
in which the Government has made a
trade with an estate in water front
land. Those who protest believe that a
poor bargain has been made by the
Executive.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-04-26

physician. He was a man well thought
of by everyone on Molokai on account
of his most kindly qualities Many
Honolulu people who have visited Mo-
lokai, have partaken of the hospitality
of the Paehaele home, where deceased
was one of the most anxious to make
his guests feel comfortable Deceased
was a very active and hard working
man, and it is believed that his untime-
ly death was caused by the strain to
which he continually subjected himself.
Some idea of his work can be gained
when it is stated that he had a record
of pounding and putting up for the
Leper Settlement, 80 bundles of pai-ai,
81 pounds each, in one day.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-04-26

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
First Circuit, Hawaiian Islands.
In Probate. In the matter OF the
Estate of ON KEE, OF China. de-
ceased, intestate.
Petition having been fled by H.
Hackfeld & Co., Limited, a corpora
ton, creditors of said intestate pray
ing that Letters of Administration up
on said estate be issued to George
Rodick, notice is hereby given tina.
Friday, the 18th day of May, 4. D.
1898, at 10 o'clock a. m, in the Judi
ciary Building, Honolulu, is appointed
the time and place for hearing said
petition when and where all persons
concerned may appear and show cause,
if any they have, why said petition
should not be granted
Honolulu, April 9th, 1898.
By the Court:
]. A. THOMPSON,
195S-3tT Clerk.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-04-26
1s5s-td

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT. FIRST
Circuit Of the Hawaiian Islands.
In Probate.
In the matter of the Estate Of Jose
de Freitas. late Of Honolulu. de-
ceased, intestate.
Petition having been fled BY Car
lota de Freitas. widow of said mites
tate, praying that Letters OF Admins
tration upon said estate be issued 70
J. NJ Vivas; notice is hereby given.
that Monday. the Both day OF May.
A. D. 1898, at 10 o'clock a. m. in the
judiciary Building, Honolulu. is ap-
pointed the time and place for hearing
said petition. when and where all per
sons concerned may appear and show
cause, if any they have, why said Deti-
ton should not be granted.
Honolulu, April %, A. D. 1895.
BY the Court,
GEORGE LUCAS.
1962-StT Clerk
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-04-26
VESSELS LEAVING TO-DAY.

Br. S. ST Mogul, Wright, for Portland
at 10 a m.
Stmr. Mauna Loa, Simerson, for La
haina, Maalaea. Kona and Kau at 1C
a. m.
Stmr. Ke Au Hou, Thompson, for
Lahaina at p. m.
Stmr. Maui. Freeman, for Maui ports
at p. m.
Stmr Iwalani, Gregory, for Homo
kaa and Kukuihaele at p. I'M.
Stmr. Mikahala, Thompson, for Ma
wfliwili and Hanamaulu at p. m.
Stmr. w. G. Hall, Haglund, for Ma
wiliwili passengers only, Koloa, Ele-
ele, Hanapepe, Makaweli, Waimea and
Kekaha at 5 p. m.
Stmr. Ke An Hou, Thompson, for
Lahaina at p. IN.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-04-26
DEPARTURES.

Friday, April %
o. & o. S. S. Gaelic, Finch, for San
Francisco.
stmr. James Makee. Tullet, for Ka-
paa.
stmr. J. A. Cummins. searle, for
Oahu ports.
Saturday, April %.
Am. blk. Arago, Perry, for San Fran
cisco.
Am. blk. S. c. Allen, Johnson, for
San Francisco.
stmr- Noeau, Peterson, for Hama
lei.
stmr. Kauai, Bruhn, for Kauai ports.
Monday. April 25.
Stmr. Kaena, Mosher. for Waialua
ports.
Stmr. Mokolii, Bennett, for Molokai
Lanai and Maui ports.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-04-26
A. X. AKAU.
An Hawaiian of Sterling Worth
Passes AWAY.

One of the truest and best and most
capable of Hawaiians passed away,
when A X Akau died at his School
street residence here at Z o'clock yes
terday morning. Man and boy he had
been for 20 years an employee of the
Honolulu Iron Works. Starting in as a
messenger boy, Akau gained promo
ton on merit alone, until he became
cashier for the big establishment. Year
after year he handled thousands upon
thousands of dollars and ever without
any error or a fault. He was trusted
implicitly by officials of the company,
and enjoyed TO the fullest the confid-
ence and esteem of his fellow workers
and citizens generally. Mr.. Akau was
of a pleasant disposition, graceful and
cordial of manner and was at once
liked by all. He was frequently offered
positions with the Government, but
preferred to remain with the old house.
At various times he served as a clerk
or judge of election.
Mr.. Akua leaves a wife and five chill
dren. His parents also survive him and
for number of years have been mem
bers of his household. All are left
above want, as Akau had been careful
and as well carried life insurance
policy. He made his will about fort
night ago. Consumption was the cause
of the death. The young man had been
quite strong until about year ago.
For the past six months he has been
failing and for two months has been
confined to his bed. The funeral will
be held from the Roman Catholic Cath
edral at p. m. today.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-04-26
PASSENGERS.
Arrivals.

Arrivals
From Kahuku. per s0mr. Waia.eale
April 23-Geo. Weight
From Kauai ports, per stmr. Mika-
hala, April 2S-Deputy Sheriff E. ON
sted, Geo. Vessels and wife, DR.. Derby
Pah On, a native officer, % prisoners
and 4 on deck.
From Kauai ports, per stmr. w G.
Hall, April 24-Mrs. lie Van, VIM.
Thompson, C. E. Haynes, ]. W. Neal
w. H. Raplee, ]. Odds, Jr., Rev. ]. B.
Hanaike, G.. T. All, Miss NJ. K Kaeo
Chang Sing, All Long Yau, Chin Wa
Ga and 40 on deck.
From Lahaina, per stmr. Ke Au Hou
April 24-Captain Ahlborn and c.
Bose.
From Maui ports, per sUmr. Maui,
April Ex-senator A. N. Kepoikai and
wife, ]. w. Colville, wife and child and
nurse, VIM. Auld and wife, P. ]. Allen
castro, F. Waldron, c. H. Dickey, A.
B. Bauman, w. H. Wilkinson, R. B.
Sheridan, Mrs. E. H. Austin and 2
children, R. R. Berg, P McLane, Mrs.
W. p. Boyd, w. H. Cornwell, A. w.
Carter, Capt T. K. Clarke, Mr. Iosepa,
Tong Ho and 80 deck
Departures.
For San Francisco, per ibk. S. C.
Allen, April 23-Mrs. B. Bergensen.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-04-26
Notice to Ship Captains.

U. S. Branch photographic Office.
San Francisco, Cal.
BY communicating with the Branch
photographic Office in San Francisco,
captains of vessels who will cooper
ate with the photographic Office by
recording the meteorological observa-
tons suggested by the Office, can have
forwarded to them at any desired port.
and free of expense, the monthly pilot
charts of the North Pacific Ocean and
the latest information regarding the
dangers to navigation in the waters
which they frequent.
Mariners are requested to report to
the Office dangers discovered, or any
other information which can be uti-
lized for correcting charts or sailing
directions, or in the publication of the
pilot charts of the North Pacific.
W. S. HUGHES,
Lieutenant, United States Navy.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-04-26
AcetYlene and Insurance,

The Board of Underwriters has not
yet announced a decision in the matter
of rates where the new acetylene gas
might be used for illumination. 1t is
not likely that a decision will be made
for some weeks. From a member of the
board it is learned that the organiza-
tion is awaiting advices from abroad.
In the meantime the new lighting COM
pany is exhibiting its commodity and
by the time the question of fire rate is
settled will be in a position to install
plants.