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The San Francisco call., 1898-08-07

Special cable to The Call and the New York Herald. Copyrighted. 1898. by James Cor
 = don Bennett.
 : PANAMA. Colombia, Aug. 6-The HeraId's special correspondent tn Guatemala City cables that the Gov ernment has given to the Foreign Min tsters a statement to the effect that af- ter Morales had captured San Marcos the. former President Barillas, was put in command of the Government forces fin the western portion of the country. BariiIas then attacked Morales and defeated him, forcing him to retire to- ward the Mexican frontier. The Gov ernment also reports another battle yesterday, resulting in the defeat of Morales.
 These reports are declared to be false by the friends of Morales The public is denied the use of the telegraph lines throughout the republic The newspapers are allowed to resume pub lication, but are not permitted to make political expressions.
 One thousand troops left here this evening for San Marcos to reinforce General BariIlas, commander in chief of the army. General Calixto Men dezadaba. who, his friends say, was poisoned, refused the command of the army on the day of his death.
 The relations between the Mexican Government and President Cabrera are not pleasant. The police pursued a man who took refuge in the Mexican le- ~ gatton, and It was at first thought the police agents wished to take Jose Leon *.Castillo, who has also taken refuge there
 ::Ihe Mexican Minister protested against the invasion and received an :apology. The wife of General Morales also is in the Mexican legation =. The Presidential elections were fixed flor the first of this month, but have @been postponed by order of President :Cabrera on account of the insurrection. = ;::Horrible massacres by Indians oc- #curred recently in the mountains in the western portion of Guatemala All the 'IGovernment officials in a village and
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WENTWORTH TENNIS
 TOURNAMENT ENDS

NEWCASTLE, N. H., Aug, 6.-The Wentworth tennis tournament was con- cluded to-day. The finals were played be- tween H. H. Hackett of Yale and E. P. Fischer of New York in the singles. The best tennis of the week was seen, and the result was that Fischer won a three out of four set match Score: S-6, +2 Pc, 8-6.
 Tn the semi-final doubles for the na- tional championship Ware and C. F: Sheldon Jr. were beaten by Fischer and c. R. Budlerg, and a little later the latter won from BeaIs Wright and R. M. Carleton in three straights in the finals, the score being: 6-3, 61, 7-5,
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Pierce, chief consulting physioisn of the 1nvalids Hotel and Surgical Institute, But- sfalo, \. Y, says: "I suffered for fourteen years with female weakness, nervousness and general debility, trying everything ! could ind to help me-all to no avail: All though was thoroughly discouraged and disgustedwith ta[ing medicine when heard ot Dr. Pierce'S medicines, thought would try once more to find relief l took the Golden Medical Discovery and Favorits Prescription, and too great praise cannot he given for the rapid relief they gave me. am now tree from the former troubles, and may God bless Dr Pierce in all his under taklligs to cure suffering humanity"
 Thousands who h reached this forIorn and hopeless condition of body and mind have found new hope and rescue in the use of these marvellous remedies.
 .. Dr., PieIce's great thousand page book, The. Peoples Common Sense Medical Ad- wiser" is sent free in paper covers for 2I oue-cent stamps to pay cost of mailing only; or, cloth bound for 3I stamps. Address Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
 Rev. ]. K. Thompson, of East Calais Washing ton Co. Vt, writes concerning this great work: " am charmed with the style and general sub ject matter of the entire work I consider it valuable addition to my carefully selected library The purpose to set men right physically is noble one. I ana also pleased with the refined and at the same time fearless WE Y in which YOU handle those delicate subjects pertaining to biology thus making the work acmiiably fitted for the young"
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PASSED THROUGH OGDEN. Hawaiian Commission Is Nearing g
 San Francisco.

OGDEN, Aug. 6.-The Hawaiian Com mission. appointed by President -McKin- ley to frame a government for the new addition to United States territory, passed through Ogden to-day en route to San Francisco and the Hawaiian Islands. All were in good health. Senator Morgan, when asked for his opinion about the opening of the Indian hints, replied
 'It must come. The increased trade of the United States and England with the Orient will compel it.
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LOS ANGELES ASSESSMENTS.
Reduction of Nearly Million Dol
 lars Made by Equalizers.

Council. sitting as board of equaliza- ton, to-day concluded its labors. The property of the city of Los Angeles is assessed at $62 900. The Board of Equalization made reduction of the as- sessments amounting to sS65,00o. The re- ductions in most cases were made on assessments on banks on the item of un- divided profits and surplus. In each case City Assessor Seamens had assessed the banks for this item. The banks claimed that such assessment was erroneous, as this item was already included in other assets of the bank. The Board of Equali- Zation took this view of the matter and reduced the asse ssments accordingly Stocks of a number of large retail and wholesale dealers were also reduced about 30 per cent
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OFFER TO SURRENDER TO THE CORRESPONDENT OF THE
 CALL AND THE HERALD
Spaniords Surprise Lost Newspaper Man by Volunteering to Turn Over the Town
 of Comdo.

Cal nHnadd dsphb T. illustrate
 
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  ~ hso odi him h n a ~ visitor began
  town GeraMn t o
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TOD SLOAN TO RIDE
 IN SIMONS' C0L0RS

NEW YORK, Aug. 6.-The Worlds Lon don correspondent cables: Among the en- tries just posted for the forthcoming Der by there is a strong representation of Americans Prominent among the names appears that of Tod Sloan, who will put in two fanciful attractions for the great event. One is a St. Blaise colt, the other a colt by Salvador. Both are likely, lively creatures and are expected to make a good running. It now is almost decisively known that Sloan has arranged to ride for three years in the colors of Mir. Si- mons, the great South African millionaire
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RECORDS FRACTURED
 AT WILLOW GROVE

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 6.-Harry Bikes tonight defeated Tom Linton in twen- ty-five mile race at Willow Grove, going the distance in forty-two minutes forty two seconds. Bikes continued riding and broke the one hour record making thirty four miles and 1293 yards Edouard Fay lore lowered the mile record to 1:32 3-5
 It was II o'clock when Bikes and Lin- follows:
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ing the gale of the previous day the ships large anchor and 175 fathoms Of chain had been lost overheard. This was the only anchor belonging to the vessel and it was necessary to keep steam up to prevent her going on the reef.
 On reaching Seattle Dettmar wired the Government officials at Portland regard Ing the condition of the lightship, and a steamer will probably be sent to her as- SiStance.
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LOST HER BIG ANCHOR. Lightship in Trouble Off the Cape
 FIatterv Reefs.

SEATTLE, Aug. 6.-Captain Dettmar, of the steam schooner Sunol which arrived here to-day from San Francisco, reports that on Friday afternoon when about to pass lightship No. H, stationed at Una ttlIa Reef, twelve miles south of Cape Fiattery, he perceived signals of distress flying from her mast He was informed by the captain of the lightship that dur
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Sacramento Celebrates.

SACRAMENTO, Aug. 6.-The report that Spain had accepted the terms of neece proposed by President Mckinley tnd,Iced Mayor Land to call a public meeting on the city plaza tonight to celebrate the country's victory There was music, fireworks, cannon salute and addresses by the Mayor and several prevailed.
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Murphy and Gaudaur to Row.

WINNIPEG, Man, Aug. 6.-Jake Gaud- aur has issued a challenge to row any oarsman in the world, previous to his re- tirement from professional rowing. Harry Mcdonald. the champion oarsman of Ot- tawa has accepted the challenge of Dan Murphy of this city. The race will be held at some place between Winnipeg and Ottawa about August 23.
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CABRERA CLAIMS
 THE DEFEAT OF .. MORALES FORGE
Guotenolon InsurgeDts Said to K Have Been Forced Back to
  # the MexicoD Border.

the women and children of the Ladinos, or governing class, were killed. Forty bodies were found on the morning fol- lowing the massacre. The cause of the trouble is supposed to have been op- plession, as these Indians are known to be naturally peaceably inclined.
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Bay State Starts for Cuba.

BOSTON. Aug. 6-With the Red Cross flying at her foremast, the hospital snip Bay State sent to Cuba by the Massa- out of Boston harbor to-day. The vessel is loaded with provisions and many deli cacies for the soldiers at the front.
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Point Wilson Notifications.

PORT TOWNSEND, Aug. 6.-A small force of men has commenced work at Point Wilson, getting ready for active work on the fortifications, which will be constructed by the Government. and not hv contract. as is the case with works on the Admiralty Head and Marrowstone points About 200 men will be employed and work will be rushed
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Dupont on the Way to New York.

SAVANNAH, Ga, Aug. 6.-The torpedo boat Dupont, Lieutenant Wood. arrived off quarantine at Brunswick, Ga, to-day from Guantanamo Bay, bound for New York with mail and official dispatches. All we'll on board.
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Congressman Stevens Renominated.

HOUSTON, Tex, Aug. 6.-Congress- man John s. Stevens of the Thirteenth District was to-day nominated by accla- mation for reelection by the Democratic Convention held at Abilene. A plank in the platform favors the acquisition of the Spanish West Indies.
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by fire. The Odd Fellows Temple occu- pied the upper rooms of the Tomlinson building, and lost everything but the books. The total damage is S125, ,000
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Fire at JacksonvilIe

JACKSONVILLE, H., Aug 6.-Roths- child's Clothing Company, Ellick's auc- tion rooms and Rees & Rees' carpet-store, Joseph Tomlinson's clothing house and three other stores have been destroyed
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place the Fifth Army Corps at that
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-07

Special cable to The Call and the New York !: = Herald. Copyrighted. 1SsS. by James Cor
 :. don Bennett
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ADVERTISEMENTS.

V 0cu a WOHIan 16lt8 erboard she some n e S dToWns when gre is a life buoy just thin a few strokes of r- all because she esn't happen to see
 Sick people cae1 rish in the same way. elp is within reach,
 but tn ey q on' t E. know just where is. They De- W come discouraged r and dis g us te | 2 with taking med icines and give
 up in despair
 J. Stewart, of !, Santa Clara Co, s Ietfer fo Dr R V.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-14
SHORT DAY N TIE SENATE.
NEW RIFLE AS TO CHARTER AMENDMENTS
BILLS PROPOSED.

-. NEW RULE AS TO CHARTER AMENDMENTS
BILLS PROPOSED.
Albany. Jan lathe Senate was called TO orde'
NJ ,l:1o o'clock this morning. BRIEF discussion
took Mace over the necessity OF "A rule requiring
rnoro oYnlicit descriptions Of the bills amending
the. Nep,-Yprk city charter. The rule was adopted
senators Cantor and Coggeshal having spoken on
the subject At II :25 o'clock the Senate adjourned
on motion Of Senator Ellsworth, after q session OF
lust fifteen minutes. $500
The following bills of general Interest were INTRO
duced: ,,,
Rv Senator Wray-His bill Of last year pfoVidihg
that when plans are drawn for schoolhouses OF
other public buildings the plans shall provide lot
nroner ventilation and sanitation. -, ~.
nv Senator Lamy-Making any person guilty OF
mjsdemeanor who, being the owner OF any Ecsst.
TRANSPORTING merchandise between ports OF thls
state departs from the port without giving o'
tend ring 10 the shipper "A bill OF ladin6: -
Nv senator Parsons-Providng Tor I'VE trustees
he Grand Master Of MasOns in the STATE OF Nt"-
York one the Deputy Grand Master, ana tho othef
three members OF lodges under the (urisdction OF
The Grand Lodge. The wives OF indleeh' Maso"s
ore IN be cared for al this Masonic Home. ,,.,
nv Senator Wray-AllOwing Manhattan iiosPltal
or6 TIsDensary, Brooklyn. $500 from the excise
nancy collected by the state. ,.,.
Nv Senator Wray-Excmptng from examination
nv The Roard OF Veterinary Medical Examiners
any person who shall b. graduated from iegB!
constituted veterinary college before July J. 1888
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show. between whom great rivalry exists for the
admiration Of the crowd. They great attrac-
tons. and from the woodland districts Of
Marie. Being cousins. OF course the rivalry Is
friendly Miss Lucy Ncolar. II anything. is the
prettier of the two. She holds court at the Maine
exhibit. Camp Rangeey, on the first tier. The
camp Is IN charge Of Miss {. r. Crosby, Miss
Fly Rod" Miss NiColaI's rival. who lives AT
Mount kneo Ne. receives her admireds a; the
exhibit from Moosehead Lake and Aroosiock. in
that State. She Is known as Miss Ada Sockbeson.
Both OF these young women attircd in the
regulation Indian costume. of buckskin with eaudy
trappings which form delightful contrast TO
their dark. olive complexion and long. black hair
Each speaks excellent English. and Is courteous In
her treatment Of visitors, seeming % tire Of
answering ;he Numerous questions put TO them
and having charming, quaint little smile for
everybody. In the course OF The week 5cckalcXis.
the famous Indian 0utslder OF the Cleveland base
bali club VIII visit the show TO pay tribute to
the fair Lucy. 3ud II = ruinOrCd that next week
the twain VIII dance in real Indian style with
warwnools and red paint.
These Incan Girls are experts In the art Of
basket making and the skill they exhibit is won
derfu 10 behold. Unlike other queens Lucy - not
averse 10 giving away her autograph. and. IN
consequence, many pale-fsccd youths whose hearts
have gone out TO the beautiful red maiden had an
opportunity 10 dream over her big bus!ness-iike
signature last night
In the bowling contests. IL the show last night
some Of the best scores made follows: Or.
H. Timm. -FiGeiia Club-i5,. l62. Isl. 49, Nl, III:
total $50 4 BOemermann, Monarch riUl-ln.
Arlington cuL-l7l. ISL. l2, l75, lf. Z2 total ,O71
~ Mcclellan. Corfnthan Cubic. "a, 2Df, %,
2N 2i2; total. In
The rifle tournament opened G.25 O'Clock
W. c. Damron, Zcttl"r Rife Club firing the first
shot. His first target counted 90 ont Of the posi-
Bic A The other scores I'm the continuous match
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-14
SENATOR GUYS PLAN FOR GOOD ROADS.
HIGHWAYS TO BE BUILT BY TIE STATE AND
CONTROLLED BY THE COUNTIES.

HIGHWAYS TO BE BUILT BY TIE STATE AND
CONTROLLED by THE COUNTIES.
Albany. JAN Ex-senator Guy to-day introduced a
Good Roads bill which provides for the consruc-
ton through each of the counties OF the State OF a
macadam highway that shall follow the leading
market and travel routes. Such roads are to be
designated by the Boards OF Supervisors of the diff
fercrt counties. and far possible are to be
continuous through the several counties The en-
tire expense OF tae construction of such roads is
to be borne by the State and the work Is to be
done under the direction % the State Engineer.
The only expense TO the counties Is 10 be the prepa
ration Of a detailed survey OF the highway selected
by the Board OF Supervisors, which shall be sent
TO the State Engineer for his approval within nine
months after the passage of the act. The survey Is
not TO include route through any village city
without the consent OF the Board OF Trustees or
the Common Council. II the State Engineer does
no, approve the survey he may return II to the SUI
pervisors with recommendations for such alera-
tons as he may deem proper, and II they do not
make the alterations recommended he may cause
II 10 DE done and his decision will be final.
TAe road must have foundation of trap rock,
granite or equally hard stone. over which there
shall be surface layer Of crushed granite or equally
hard stone be laid under pressure or a roller or
no, less than two tons weight Drains and gut
crs are provided for the drainage OF surface water
The sum CT 800 900 Is to be appropriated for roads
until the work Is completed In all cases the ex-
pensc OF repairing rebuilding bridges or culverts
is 10 be a county charge. The Boards OF Super
visors are t. have control and Jurisdiction over the
On and after January l. 1899 all vehicles drawn by
horses passing these roads must nave vince.
giles and spring wagons carrying less than twelve
hundred pounds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-14
DINNER or THE PAINT TRADE MEN.

The Paint OIL and Varnsh cub held its nifty
ninth dinner last night IA the rooms II the DRUG
Club on the twelfth floor Of the Woodbridge BULL
Ing No 100 Wil.nm-st. Although II WAS the thir-
,oenh day Of the month. forty-iwo members OF the
club de1cd the popular superstition regarding that
dny and sat down 10 enjoy the feast. which was
envercd by music from = s,ringed orchestra, whi!.
the iOns dining table bcacclfd with cut flower
and pottsd plants. The president &. T Pierce PIE
sided and the secretary. w. Is Temploton. being
his home, his place filled b. Edward X
DTdic. 81 meeting which preceded ihe dinner
several new member were admitted. Among those
present were Il Pynti D. V Y. Huntington. J. n
Tolar, Henry Merz. q. W, Baby. ". " clarendon
and W. ID. Stevens Speeches made and songs
sung, the guest OF the evening Alfred II. Pearsall
OF The Crawford Chronicle" taking a prominent
part.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-14

AT S30-Of quarte-d-sawed oak; bedstead, carved
headboard swell front dressing bureau with fancy
shaped top 44xal, two large and two snail drawers
in base; pattern plate French bevel mirror, 2iS3o;
swell 'front.' oommode, top 3jxlS.
AT S37. 5O-Oi bnds-eye maple; beds;cad with carved
headboafd swell front dressing bureau with fancy
shaped top 44x2l, two large and two small drawers
in base pattern plate French bcvel mirror 2is3O;
swell front conmode, top 35xlS; highly polished.
At S40-Ot imitation mahogany; bedstead with carved
headboard serpentine front dressing bureau with
fancy shaped top 44x22 two large and two small
drawers in base; pattern plate French bevel mirror
2Sx34; serpentlne 'front.' combination commode, top
36sls; cast brass trimmings; highly polished
At S5j-Ot prma vera; bedstead with heavily carved
headboard; swell front dressing bureau with fancy
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& Nm&~~& &hn
Concerning the Allurements of
Low Prices

TT takes something than low price to make bargain Quality
Little figures unite with undou D a 1 great
two thngs-expet knowledge of goods which few have,
knowledge of the store selling hem-whleh all should haye
nvajabe reliability another One of the things upon which you
can rey our use that most abused OF all phrases regular value
When we use it means actual retail value of the article day
not last week nor last month"; nor last year isn't based guess
nor inflated With hypebo It's the value established by the pre-
vailng retail price, elsewhere: -, , ,,
Above ali e Store News is Dependable 1t wouldn't be worth
reading not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-14
TO MAKE TAX COLLECTION EASIER
SENATOR CANTOR ADVOCATES AN AMENDMENT
TO THE CHAPTER.


TO THE CHAPTER
Albany Ian l3-Tho Senate cities COMMITTEE
held its first meeting Ct the session TINS afternoon
senator Cantor presented statement showing why
1, "a tmportant that Section 9S' OF the iork
Cry charter should be amended. This section pro-
.',os that all taxes and assessments due on Janu-
or, lss8 shall be transmitted by the Contro Ter to
,bo collector of Assessments and Arrears Tor col
loc,ion Section l57 cf the charter provides mat
,oxes assessments and arrears due on property
sbou Inc payabe at the offices Of the Receiver OF
aaxes or tho Collector Of Assessments ana Arrears
resnrrfiyev in the borough In which the property
a. stfuat.d Senator Cantor explained tlht il lhiH
nan should be carried out vast numbers OF records
would have TO be copied and sent to tnc dlicIcni
Iorourhs and many complications would 3riHc,
rbe nropOscd amendment provides TOR the co.lec-
zion o taxes ON real estate and water rents IN the
N"rorphs OF Manhattan ard The Bronx. IN accord
ance with the existing system IN the present Guy
~ Ncw-York II also provides for the same pan
IN r,pnrd 10 arrears OF taxes ana water rents ana
asenssuents FOR local improvements IN IN" Bcrouth
~ tn Nronx confirmed prior 10 January J: lAS
,,rtI such time as the Controller shall be abe TO
,,rov,de for thu proper collection thereon at q
franch office ia the Borough Of The bronx. IascS
m norsonal property throughout the whole torritcrJ
~ Tho city OF Ncw-YoTk, unpaid on January H. 1888
arc 10 lie collected r the manner elsewhere pro-
,id.d for I'm the charter IN the cas- 81 personal
taxes assefsed after January !. 1888 The hil VIII
have a hearing next Tuesday.
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THEY WANT OPEN-lR GYMNASIT Ms.
REPRESENTATIVES, OF ATHLETIC CLUES WHO
APPEAL TO THE MAYOR ARE SENT
TIE PARK EOAllD.

TO THE PARK BOARD.
Representatives Of athleJc clubs In the city went
10 sec Mayor Van Wyck In his Office yesterday
afternoon to seek his aid In establishing open-air
gymnnsiums In the parks ana I'm connection with
the public schools. The Mayor listened to their
speeches with some evidence Of impotence, and
then politely told them to 80 to the Park Board.
saving they might come back to him II they could
not &c, what they wanted from the Commissioners.
\ c. Mills OF the Ncw-York Athletic club was
lender Of the delegation and made the first speech.
he said the opcn-ar Eymnaslums which the ath-
lctic clubs wanted would occupy only small spaces
I'm the parks. only large enough 10 contain running
tracks and simple apparatus that would not hurt
by cAposure the weather. Instructors would
take the place Of policemen In the gymnasiums. he
Hlid
e. 4 Curley. Of the Social Reform club. said
tho subject had been discussed by the clubs Play
Ground Committed OF which James B. Reynolds
had been leading member In addition to open
air - mnnsiuns Ia the small parks, he suggested
that some might De placed In vacant slips Rutgers
Slip he said. had large spare space which could
De- used for opcn-air gymnasium.
DIR ] S White VIVA has been connected with tho
teaching of physical culture In the schools. Dr.
scrbed German outdoor gymnasums and said that
twenty minutes OF exercise In the open air o;
NOR, value than an hours exercise under a roof
He also said that. result ~ proper trimming.
new generation OF girls was growing up. Girls
generally were taller than their mothers.
Others Of the delegation. who did not speak. were
g. e. Hughes Of tn, Amateur Athletic Union
lanes J. Frrvlcy OF the Knckcrhockcrs: NJ. Nc
Grnih. Of the Star Athletic cub, and John McCabe
and W. =. Mutually. Of the Intcrscholas,ic Ath-
ltiic Association.
a. the course OF the brief speeches the Mayor
a,v.raI Times Aaacd. when Inc speakers pauscd ~
they Ind anything more e Say. once he said 10
diIpl think the public schools Ind enough a Il &
III them What would you have me do?' he asked
AT the end OF the speeches.
Mr.. Mills suggested the appointment OF q COM
mittoe but the Mayor said no did net know OF any