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The herald., 1898-10-21
THE PROPOSED CITY CHARTER

hibition Of any license for the current
term from any person. firm. or corpora
tlon, engaged or empSyed in the trans
action of any business for which a license
IS required; and If such person, firm. or
corporation, shall refuse or neglect to ex-
nlplt such license, the same may be re-
Voked forthwith by the tax collector.
Sec. 81. He shall, once in every month,
ana o1tener when required by the AUDI
tor, make to the Auditor a report under
oatn or all licenses sold and on hand, and
OF all amounts paid to the Treasurer,
ana snail also in that regard comply with
the regulations which may be prescribed
by the Council. At the time of making
such report, the Tax Collector shall ex-
hlbit to the Auditor all licenses on hand
and the Treasurer's receipts for all mon-
eys paid into the treasury,
Sec. 32. The Tax Collector must settle
with the Auditor and pay into the trear-
urY, daily, tho full amount of money re-
ceived by him for the city, from any and
all sources.
The herald., 1898-10-21
THE PROPOSED CITY CHARTER

City Assessor;
City Engineer:
Superintendent OF Streets;
City Attorney;
City Clerk;
Board of Park Commissioners, con-
sisting OF five members;
Board of Library Trustees, consisting
of five members
Board Of Health. consisting of five
members;
Board of Fire Commissioners. consist
Ing of five members;
Board of Police Commissioners, con-
sisting of five members;
Board of Civil Service Commissioners,
consisting of five members;
Board of Education, consisting Of five
members;
Superintendent of Buildings;
City Electrcian;
sealcr of Weights and Measures.
Sec. 6. The following officers OF tho
city shall be elected by the people:
City Clerk;
City Treasurer;
City Tax Collector;
City Auditor;
City Assessor;
Three members Of the Board of Edu-
cation;
One member of the Council. by the
electors Of each ward respectively.
Sec. 7. The Mayor shall appoint:
City Attorney;
Superintendent of Streets;
City Engineer;
Sealer of Weights and Measures;
Superintendent OF Buildings;
Board Of Park Commits sioners;
Board of Library Trustees;
| Board of Health;
| Board of Fire Commissioners;
| Board of Police Commissioners;
| Board of Civil Service Commissioners;
| and, by and with the consent of the
Council, two members of the Board Of
| Education.
The herald., 1898-10-21
ARTICLE w.
TREASURER.

Sec. 16. The Treasurer shall be an cleo
tor of the City of Los Angeles at the
time of his election, and must have been
a resident of said city for at least five
years next preceding such time. He
shall be elected by the people, and hold
his office for four years. He may ap-
point Chief Deputy.
Sec. IT, He shall receive and safely
keep all moneys that shall como to the
city by taxation. or otherwise, and paw
the Same out on lawful demands, prop
erly and legally audited in the manner
In this charter provided; and without
such auditing he shall disburse no public
moneys whatever, except tho principal
the same becomes payable. He shall re-
ccive no money into the City Treasury
unless accompanied by the certificate OF
the Auditor as provided in this charter.
Sec. IS. He shall make a report at tho
close of each business day to the Aud
itor, showing all moneys received during
the day, together with. the number Of
each receipt given by him therefor, and
on what account and from whom re-
ceived and to what fund applied.
Sec. 10. He shall, on or before the sew
The herald., 1898-10-21
THE PROPOSED CITY cHAarEn

ton and supervision of the Council. ana
shall certify to the progress and complies
ton of the same, and make such surveys,
he may be directed to do by said Coun-
Gil, or by any general law Of the State.
He, shall examine all public works dono
Council.
Sec. 4s. He shall serve the city exclu-
sively and shall not be engaged In any
other business while he is In Its service:
He shall receive no compensation except
aon h sae he ss nna ehases ha ~
services to be performed by the City En-
gineer for persons, companies and COR
porations and may from time to time
change and adjust the same. Said En-
gineer shall require such fees or charges
to be paid in advance for any official acts
or service demanded of him. and such
moneys thus paid shall be paid to the
Treasurer and credited by him to such
fund or funds as said Council may direct.
Sec. 40. With the consent and approval
of the Council, the City Engineer may APP
point such deputies as the duties of his
deputies, however. not to exceed the
number that may be fixed from time to
time by the Council but their appoint
visions of Article XVII of this charter.
and responsible for, all maps. plats, pro;
files, field notes and other records and
memoranda belonging to the city. pertain:
ing to his Office. and the work thereof; all
of which he shall keep in proper order
and condition, with full index thereof,
and shall turn over the same to his sue
ceSSOr.
All maps, plans. profiles, field notes,
estimates and other memoranda OF sur
veys and other professional work made
| or done by him, under his direction
or control, during his term of office, shall
be the property OF the city.
| Sec. 81. He shall have the final decision
| (unless otherwise provided by ordnance)
as to the proper location OF telegraph,
| telephone, electric light and other poles,
| as well as the proper alignment and
depth be below o the surface Of telephone
pipes, or private drains, or any other prl-
vate construction above or below ground,
| in which decision rests with the city:
also the proper alignment and grade Of
| street-car tracks. All such work Is to be
| performed to his entire satisfaction.
The herald., 1898-10-21
ARTICLE VIII.
CITY ENGINEER.

Sec. Al. The City Engineer shall have
not less than f1ve years practical expert
ence as civil engineer. He shall perform
all the engineering and surveying required
In the prosecution of the public works
The herald., 1898-10-21
ARTICLE III.
THE MAYOR.

Sec. 8. Tho Chief Executive Of tho city
shall be designated the Mayor: He SHAH
be an elector of the city at the time OF
his election, and must have been sucn
for at least five years next preceding
such time. He shall be elected by the
people and hold office for four years.
The herald., 1898-10-21
AN L lCLC a.
CITY ATTORNEY.

Sec. 81. The City Attorney shall be an
Attorney and Counsellor at Law. duly ad.
Of this State ,and shall have been a resi-
dent Of this city and actually employed in
the practice of his profession for at least
shall be his duty to prosecute In behalf
of the people Nall criminal cases arising
upon viola tons Of the provisions Of this
to attend to all suits, matters
and things in which the city
may be legally Interested; provided the
ton of the city and may employ other
attorneys to take charge Of any such liti-
cation, or to assist the City Attorney
therein.
The herald., 1898-10-21
ARTICLE IX.
SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS.

Sec. 52 1t shall be the duty of the Su-
perintendent of Streets to see that the
laws, ordinances, orders and regulations
relating to the public streets and highways
be fully carried into execution, and that the
penalties for the breach thereof are rigid
ly enforced. He shall superintend and
direct the sweeping and cleaning Of
streets, the cleaning of all sewers and
keep himself informed of the conditions
OF all the public streets and highways.
Sec. 3d. The Superintendent of Streets
shall have the general care Of, and fire.
quently, inspect. the streets Of the city.
He shall receive and investigate all COM
plants as to their condition and shall
have charge of the enforcement of all
ordinances pertaining to street obstruc-
tions.
He shall frequently inspect all public
works, pertaining to street improve
ments, while the same are in course OF
construction, inspect and approve, or re-
ject all material used in such construc-
ton, whether done by contract or other.
wise; and shall at once report to the
Council all deaiations from contracts and
use of improper material and bad work.
manshfp in such works.
He. shall perform such other duties al
are herein elsewhere prescribed, or ink
posed BY ordinance or the general LAWS
The herald., 1898-10-21
ARTICLE VI.
AUDITOR.

Sec. 33 The head of the Finance De-
partment of the City of Los Angeles shall
be designated the Auditor. He shall be
an elector of the City of Los Angeles at
the time of his election, and must have
been resident thereof for at least five
years next preceding such time. He shall
pc elected by the people at the city elec-
fion when other city officers are elected,
and hold Office for four years.
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Enferaainnl eis7s.

The Ladies Aid Society of Harbor-
ton Baptist Cbnrch will give a
graphophone entertainment at the
residence of Mr.. a. J. Morse, Har-
horton, on next THURSDAY night,
February Sd, beginning at 7:3O o'clock.
This graphophone is one of the
largest and best made. It's tones arr
clear and distinct. The collection oil
pieces is of the very highest order
vocal and instrumental music. hymns
ind comic songs, marches, &c. Ad
mission to everybody, only fifteen
cents. A hearty invitation extended
to all. Come and help us Refresh
ments will be served after entertain
ment. For Harborton Baptist Church.
There will be grand entertain
ment in the Masonic hall, at Wacha
preague, Friday, 4th of February, a!
night, given by Prof. Eure's singing
class, consisting OF fine selections OF
chorus and quartette singing. The
will conclude with a
laughable farce entitled, "a Quiet
Family rendered by the dramatic
club No.. L. If you want to be enter
tanned ard go home with smile,
come to the hall at 7:30 o'clock
Reserved seat tickets can be secured
in advance at 10 cents extra. General
25 and Is cents.
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F.ocarLeciwlnfiye Bills.

The following have been introduced
in the Legislature:
BY Delegate s. Wilkins Matthews
To amend and re-enact section Z Of
an act entitled aud act to Incorporate
the town of Saxis. in the county q
,ccomac approved February 81
1896.
To authorize the town OF Onancock
in the county of Accomac. Va, to
borrow money.
To allow A. Markle, r. G. Keefer
F. C. Stout, j. B. Emory and Others
TO erect wharf on their land on
Wallop's Island in Chincoteague In
let, Accomac county, Va.
BY Serat Geo. W. LeCato,
Authorizing the trustees of the
Lcemont Baptist church, in Accomae
county. to sell their church lot and
buildings thereon.
To incorporate the Consolidated
Central Telephone Company of the
Eastern Shore.
By Delegate Charles Smith,
To pay Thomas 7. Upshur the sum
of S45.99 for service rendered in copy
ing old record, of the county OF Nor
Hampton.
To incorporate the Cherrystone
Normal Agricultural and Mechanical
Institute.
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j. D. PARSONS,
Clerk Atlantic District Board.
church Notes..

The members and friends of Ayers
AZ. E. Church will serve an oyster
supper February 4th, and if a rainy
day the 5th, at NAPLES schoolhouse,
Beach Grove. Public invited.
IF Christ came to Accomack" is
the subject for Sunday morning,
Onancock NJ. E. Church, by the pas
tor.
Sermon and revival service in the
evening. Fellow christians of Onan-
cock and adjacent communities are
most cordially invited to join with
us in a campaign for souls
A general love feast and bread
breaking at Leatheibury's, common
cling at 2:3O, Sunday next, and the
awarding of a prize to the successful
competitor Come for a spiritual
feast
Five persons received in the church
last Sabbath. Others expected next
Sabbath.
Epworth League service, Onancock
: o'clock, subject "a wise man. D.
J. Titlow, leader.
Public cordially invited to all our
services. Fl. s. DULANY.
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Ronds Near Wachaprensne.

Mr.. EDIToR:-Are the road super
visors responsible TO anyone? is
there anyone to whom complaint can
be made for their inattention to duty?
We have not seen road machine
in this neighborhood since we voted
for Frank Stockley, but l notice the
Pungoteague road is in fine condi-
tion.
The road and bridges from this
place to John Bradford's corner are
not only disgraceful, but in some
places positively dangerous, particu-
larry by Mr.. Kellam's farm, near here,
and both bridges, also between Mi.
Upshur Bradford's two gate and
the gum swamp. This road is .
main thoroughfare to both Keller
and Melfa Stations, and as we are
taxed for the roads, and pay our tax
cs, we demand some return for them,
or else we want to know the reason
why. n.
Wachapreague, Va, Jan. 25, 1913.
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Only.

Our ope. ator, Beachbord, is again
at his Office, his vacation having ex
pred.
Miss Florence Miles. of Nor
champion. is visiting Mrs. J. g..
Blackboard.
Mr.. G.. o. Smith returned Tuesday
from a visit to his father, Cape Point,
Northampton.
The Only hotel is being papered
this week. Other improvements are
to be made soon.
Mr.. Adelbert Mears, of Baltimore.
was home on visit to his mother,
Mrs. V. S. Mason, this week.
Mr.. John Rogers is having house
built. 20 80 feet for the storage of
fertilizers and other heavy goods.
Work was commenced on storehouse
and barber shop of Mr.. T. J. Scar
borough, by Contractor Tank Crop
per, this week.
Capt. john Rogers bought a small
lot of Mr.. A. ]. McMath, this week,
in the rear of his store, for which he
paid the sum of $3.50.
Mr.. Taylor, the telephone man,
arrived at the Accomac House this
week and is now engaged in putting
up the poles on the new line.
Another group of pretty girls ia
vored us with visit on their bikes
this week and we, the bachelor
portion of our population, always
welcome them.
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SInnsnfrr Of BIZ Pork. rs.

Mr.. e. Lloyd Doughty will Kill his
big hogs next Wednesday about II
O'Clock and have them weighed on
Fairbanks scales. Much guessing is
now being INDUCED in as to the
weight of the largest hog, the guesses
ranging from 500 to 1000 pounds and
for the accommodation of those who
have faith in their knowledge of hog
weight. Guessing boxn has been
opened at the Doughty Hotel and
will be kept open until the time for
weig Ching the hog ALI who want TO
guess have that privilege for 10 cents
for each guess and the one who comes
nearest to the weight OF the big
porker gets the contents of the guess
ing box, less per cent for defraying
the expenses OF attending to same.
Tickets will be found at the hotel.
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MetOi,hBbkin.

Miss Mamie Mears, of Only, is visit
ing Der sister, Mrs w. F Viii e, this
week.
Mrs. Mary Gibbons, widow of the
late James Gibbons, is very i'll at this
writing.
Our farmers have been taking ad-
vantage of the fine weather of late,
by preparing their manure for next
potato crop. The acreage will be
larger in this section than ever be-
fore.
Mr. John Taylor, of near Maps
Vile, lost his oyster shocking house
last Saturday night by fire, which. it
is certain, was of incendiary origin.
They used about half stack of his
fodder in setting fire to same. His
loss is from three to four hundred
dollars.
Revs. M. F. Sanford and j. L. King
exchanged pulpits last Sunday. Mr..
Sanford preached a missionary ser
mon at Bethel in the moruiug and
although three collections had been
taken there before, he raised sos 90
more for missions. Mr.. King preach
ed q fine sermon at Zion In the
AFTERNOON Mr.. Sanford preached at
Mappsville and administered the
ordinance OF baptism.
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HorntOuit-

Two marriages are expected in our
town in a few days
Oysters poor in our waters and our
oystermen are not happy.
MIR. G. w. Townsend made trip
North last week to look up oyster
trade.
Every body, with US, is complaining
OF bad roads, and the complaint is a
just one.
Miss Lizzie Watson will leave in a
few days for Farmville Normal
School.
Mr.. j. W. Rowley has accepted a
position in Norfolk navy-yard and
Ieft..to enter upon his duties last
week.
La grippe has been a visitor to our
town of late. Some of it's victims are
convalescent, others still suffering
with it.
MIR. w. T. Dwell has sold out his
store at Wattsville to Thos. Winder
and moved back wirh his family to
our town.
Our people are greatly pleased with
their new pastor. Rev. E. F. Garner
The last sermon he preached was g
very fine one.
A Miss Petit is among the late Wis
itors TO the town and hard times
don't cut any figure" with the bead
of that family. He is too happy to
think about them.
Sheriff Wise sold SIS cords of wood
to satisfy an execution last Tuesday
at public auction at New Church.
A Mr.. Hearn, of Maryland, was the
purchaser, at 81 per cord.
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1u Memory of mrs. Susan M. Lewis.

Absent-but not dead.
Gone-but not forgotten.
Forgotten2 alb no, who could forget
a mother? The kindly words, the
loving embraces, the tender looks
these will linger with us till our
earthly sun hath set, and the night
of death comes over our sky.
We may forget our dearest friend, we
NAV forget some of earth's loveliest
scenes, but while memory lasts, which
looks upon the pictures Of the past,
while reason holds its place among
the powers of the soul of man. we can
never forget the name, the face aud
the love OF mother.
Our mother has gone to a mansion of
rest.
From a world of sorrow aud pain;
To the glorious land of the happy
and blest.
Where mother will never suffer
again.
She was a loving mother here,
And in her life the Lord did fear;
We know our loss will be her gain,
And that with Christ she's gone to
reign.
Dear mother how well we loved thee.
No mortal tongue can tell;
Rest in heaven we will try and meet
thee,
And forever there to dwell.
Dearest mother thou hast left us,
And our loss we deeply feel;
But tits God that hath bereft US,
He can all our sorrows heal
Farewell dear mother, sweet be thy
rest,
Weary with ears and worn with
pain;
Farewell till in some happy place,
We sail behold thy face again.
IT'S ours to miss thee all our years,
And tender memories Of thee keep;
Shine in the Lord to rest, for so,
He giveth His beloved sleep.
Mrs. Susan NJ. Lewis, Sc years, s
months and 26 days. Widow of VIII
liam 7. Lewis for 81 years.
BY HER CHILDREN,
Parksley, Va.
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NoT1cR-I will sell to the highest
bidder at jenkins Bridge. beginning
Wednesday the 10th of February, and
continuing from day to day till all of
the personal property of G s. Smith
is sold, consisting of dry goo 8,
notions, boots, shoes. hats, caps,
tobacco, sugar, coffee, molasses,
chess. meat and many other thugs
usually kept in II country stor--al-o
horses. carts buggies. farming i'm
elements and household and kitchen
furniture &c, Sc. Sale to b"gin at
10 N. SHARP. Terms made known on
day of sale.
W. J.. Mock, trustee.
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Teachers Institute.

The next monthly meeting of
Teachers Association of Accomac will
convene at the Belle Haven school
house Saturday, January, goth 1898.
We hope the teachers and friends
will give q full attendance.
The members and stockholders of
the business Bureau of Accomac
will please meet in home Office, at
Onancock, Saturday February 5th,
1898, at 1 O'clock.
SAMUEL L. BURTON, Sec.
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A Wonderful Discovery.

The last quarter of century records
many wonderful discoveries in medicine,
but none that have accomplished more for
humanity than that sterling old household
remedy, Browns Iron Bitters. 1t seems to
CONAN the very elements Of good health,
and neither man, woman or child can take
it without deriving the greatest benefit.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
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In NJ einOrfatn.

In memory of my beloved husband,
Lybrand ]. Killman, who died two
years ago to-day, January, 29th, 1875.
The memory of my faithful husband,
Through endless years shall run;
His spotless name shall shine as bright
And lasting as the sun.
Home was a pleasure when you were
But O, how sad since then;
Time has made changes with sorrow
and care
And left ME with no friend.
Forget thee, O. when life shall cease,
To thil this heart of mine,
And not till then will l forget,
One look or word of thine.
Dear husband could you but speak
to me
And could you live again,
My aching heart would then be
healed.
But this l wish in vain.
NV heart is sad and lonely
My grief too deep to tell,
But the time will come to me so soon
That I may with you dwell.
Farewell, dear husband, I loved SO
well,
The parting scene no tongue Can
tell,
But on that bright and happy shore,
hope we'll meet to part no more.
By HIS LOVING WIFE.
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Attention Veteransi

Harmanson-Wes Camp of Confed-
crate veterans will assemble at
Parksley on Thursday, the 3rd day
of February, next, at 1890 p. M.
A full attendance is desired, there
being much business of importance
requiring attention-a part of which
is the election OF officers and the ap
pointment of committee to select a
location for the proposed monument
and also a committee to procure de
signs and contract for the material
and work for said monument.
By order of FRANK FLETCHER,
Commander.