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The Mena star., 1898-10-19

Chicago, Oct 1.-THE baseball sea-
son of the National league closed
Saturday. The pennant goes to the
Boston team, which won with a lead
of Al points over the Baltimores, its
nearest opponents. Cincinnati gets
third place and Chicago beat Cleve-
land out by neck for the fourth posi-
ton. The season just closed has been
the most disastrous from a financial
standpoint since the days of the
brotherhood revolt
The Mena star., 1898-10-19

BRING your cotton to C. A. Smith 4
Bro. De Queen street 4l-4t
Fres b flea powder at Jacksons.
The Mena star., 1898-10-19

Margate, Eng, Oct. IS. The British
ship Blengfell, Capt. Johnson, from
New York, September 10, for London,
was destroyed by sudden fire at this
place this morning. Nine of her crew,
including the captain and pilot, per.
ished. The captains wife and chill
dren were also lost.
The Mena star., 1898-10-19
Indians Agree to Give On.

Washington, Oct. IS -Adjt Gen.
Corbin late last night received dis.
patch from Gen. Bacon, at Walker,
saying that the hostile Indians wanted
no more fighting with United States
soldiers and had agreed TO come in and
surrender on Wednesday.
The Mena star., 1898-10-19

Chicago, Oct. 1s.-At to-day's meet
ing of the Free Methodist conference,
which is in session in this city, the
delegates elected b. r. Roberts, OF
Shesbrough seminary, New York, to
represent the conference at the great
assembly at London in 1901
The Mena star., 1898-10-19

Washington. Oct 1.-THE naval
board appointed to inspect the war.
ships which took part in the destruc-
ton OF Cervera's feet has reported to
the navy department that IL will take
SiI.297 and % days time to repair the
damage sustained by the Brooklyn,
Admiral Schley's flagship.
The Mena star., 1898-10-19

A. stubborn cough or tickling in the
throat yields to One Minute Cough
Cure. Harmless in effect touches the
right spot, reliable and just what is
wanted, 1t acts at once. Pipkin &
Hanes.
The Mena star., 1898-10-19
bumped Into the mis- .isslppi

Keokuk. Ia, Oct. 49, Edward Par
sons, son of the street superintendent
of Hamilton, H.. ended his life here
yesterday by jumping eff the bridge
into the middle of the Mississippi He
was respondent over love affair. He
was % years old.
The Mena star., 1898-10-19

Washington, Oct lS.-Third Assist
ant Postmaster General Merritt, in his
annual report, recommends immediate
negotiations with the postal admins
Irations of England, Germany and
Frauee to two cents half ounce, or
fraction thereof.
The Mena star., 1898-10-19

You will live to tell the tale how you
was entirely cured of const patton,
dyspepsia, biliousness and liv r
troubles. by taking DIR. sawyer's Lit
lie Wide Awake pills. Jackson Drug
Co. Nov. l.
The Mena star., 1898-10-19

A new back for an old one by using
Dir. Sawyer's Ukatine for kidney all
ments jackson Drug Co. Nov.
The Mena star., 1898-10-19

1t is expected that work will be re-
newed on the foundation Of the college
building in few days.
The Mena star., 1898-10-19

For photographs, go to the j. w.
Bankston Photo Co S gallery on Mena
street, near depot. 4I-tf
The Mena star., 1898-10-19

Joe Frady received neat new
wagon yesterday to run in connection
with his grocery.
Evening journal., 1898-06-24

1898 to 1897. All the balances showed
that the defendant did not have in all
these years balance Of over $40.
"The defendant testified that he first
knew Of Boggs' defalcation when the
books Of the bank were examined. The
defendant, however, borrowed money
from Bbggs, and on several occasions
he presented checks at the bank and
Boggs cashed them. Is not this cor
roboration OF Boggs testimony? 1t Is
not a crime for a man to give a checa
at a bank when he has no money there
to meet 1t, but If Clark knew at the
time when he drew the four fraudulent
checks on the First National Bank that
his act would injure the bank, then ne
had intent. II he gave the checks un-
knowingly, then he must be found not
guilty"
He closed by saying that the defend
ant could be found guilty on one or an
the countS.
Evening journal., 1898-06-24

bic with the insects on the vines az
yet, and do not anticipate any serIou
damage TO the crop.
Corn is backward again this year.
due to the cool weather, but the season
Is still early for corn. and with good
hot spell IL will push forward rapidly.
and probably reach the market as early
as last year.
Among other crops which will Yield
heavily are onions, radishes, egg plants
and squashes. all OF which are little
trouble to the farmer and yet yield a
good margin OF profit.
The yield OF peas has been enormous
The season Is just at its height, and
thousands OF boys and girls are em-
p!oyed picking in the fields Of South
Jersey.
Strawberries have been plentiful, ana
next week will about wind up the sea-
son for that luscious fruit Last week
the berries were sold for and cents
a quart, which hardly pays for the la
Dor attached to marketing them.
Cherries. pears, apples and plums
will likely he more plentiful than last
Evening journal., 1898-06-24
STOLE LEAD PIPE.

SERIOUS CHARGE WHICH ALEX
AINDER LEWIS MUST ANSWER
TO-OTHER CITY COURT CASES.
Charles Barnes was accused by his
wife in Judge Balls court this morn
ing Of assault. The prisoner went to
his home drunk and abused his wife.
They had words and the assault follow
ed. He was fined $40 and costs.
John Palicio, an italian boy. was ar
raigned for the larceny of a large piece
OF lead pipe. The boy sold the pipe to
James Meginnis, pawnbroker, who
was summoned to appear in court. Me
ginnis was accompanied by his wife,
who, on the witness stand, said that
she purchased the pipe. The case was
held up.
John Patton was arraigned, charged
with the larceny of a saw belonging to
John Collins, an employe OF St.
Joseph's Colored Catholic Home. He
was held in 5000 bail for court
Joseph Smith, arraigned for carrying
concealed a deadly weapon was held
for court.
Alexander Lewis, colored, was on
trial for assauIting Viola Smith, also
colored. The pair went TO Tatnalls
woods, where a picnic was in progress
Lewis met Bessie Anderson, a light
mulatto, and Viola became Jealous. They
quareled and Lewis assaulted his ole
sweetheart. Assistant City Solicitor
Cahoon called the Smith girl aside, ant
when he returned he peferred a charge
against Lewis of using the girl i'm
morally. She is only IA years old.
Evening journal., 1898-06-24
TH-E WEATEIER.

The New York Herald's Forecast
In the Middle States and New England
to-day, clear and fair weather and
fresh southwesterly and southeriy
winds and slowly rising temperature
will prevail, followed by clOudiness
and possibly rain near the lakes
On Saturday, in both Of these sec
tfons, fair, more sultry weather will
prevail, with slightly higher tempera-
ture and fresh to light southerly winds.
On Sunday probably fair, warm
weather, followed by thunder storms.
European steamers now leaving New
York, Philadelphia and Boston will
have mostly light sOuthwesterly
breezes and fair weather to the Banks.
Forecase for Friday Eastern Penn
sylv2nia and New Jersey: Fair
weather Friday; warmer; Southwestern
! ly winds. Delaware and Maryland:
Fair weather; warmer; southerly
winds
Evening journal., 1898-06-24
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

John Russell, 81 the Third ward, is
making an active fight for the Demo-
cratic nomination for county assessor
of the Fourth district
Lieutenant ]. P. Avery, Third In
fantry. u. S. A., has opened his re-
cruiting Office ait No. 606l1 Market
street. and DR.. Leonard Kittinger. OF
this city, is the examining physician.
The body Of Mrs. Susan d. Peters
was inferred at Concord burying
ground this morning. The services
were held last evening at Mark L. Gar
rett's residence, No. 1901 West Ninth
street.
John Dougherty was fined last
night in Magistrate Kelley's court for
disorderly conduct.
The First Battalion of the Eigh-
teenth Regiment Of Pennsylvania Vol
unteers has left Delaware City for
Fort Brady, Mich.
"A flag was raised at Lancaster ave-
nue. and Clayton street last evening.
"A flag 16x3O feet win be raised on
an eighty-foot pole at the B. & O. rail-
road grounds, at Delaware avenue and
DUPONT street, tomorrow evening at 8
o'clock.
-Ex- Judge Charles M. Cullen, OF
Georgetown, is in town to-day
Evening journal., 1898-06-24
srrNsHINE GIIEANIERs.

Sunshine Cleaners, a band OF little
girls, the members OF which are Mabe.
Frederick, Nellie Holt, Greta McMul-
len, Nellie Progue, Mildred Davis,
Edith Frederick, Maud Dunlap, Pearla
Wetherby, have collected So in various
ways and presented it to the Homeo-
pathic Hospital The junior board Of
the hospital has presented TO the surgi-
cal department an operating table.
Evening journal., 1898-06-24
NEW poIrIrNG PIlAcEs.

Media, June 24.-John b. Rhodes,
Joseph Huddell and Samuel Il. Turner,
a commission appointed to inquire into
the necessity of dividing the borough
OF LansdoWne into two or more pre-
cincts presented a report to the court
yesterday recommending three polling
places for the town, as follows: The
Eastern precinct to comprise all that
portion Of the borough north Of Balti-
more avenue and east Of Lansdowne
avenue; the Western precinct to COM
prise all that portion of the borough
north Of Baltimore avenue and west OF
Lansdowne avenue; the Southern pre-
cinct to comprise all that portion OF
the borough south Of Baltimore ave
nue.. The polling places recommended
are Hartells building for the Eastern
Barber building, Western, and RicharC
Shoemal1er's office for the Southern 1
no exceptions are taken to the report
the court will soon issue a decree fl
accordance with the recommendations
Evening journal., 1898-06-24
DELAWARE'S RELIEF WORK.
THE DIAMOND STATB Is DOING
HER SHARE I'm THE WAR.

THE DIAMOND State is DOING
HER SEIARE IN THE WAR.
Delaware branch Of the National
Relief Association and New Castle
branch of the Needle Guild are doing
much to aid the soldiers.
The Delaware branch Of the National
Relief Association, under the auspices
of the Colonial DANES, sent on June
%, to the hospital at Key West, Flor
ida, two barrels of merchandise, con-
tanning SO night shirts, 10 dozen pairs
of stockings, 80 flannel bandages, ia
towels, 120 pillow covers, 240 pillow
cases, u dozen wash cloths.
The New Castle branch of the
Needlework Guild has also sent
through the relief association: One
dozen night shirts, 8 dozen pairs ot
stockings, 1 dozen guaze drawers,
dozen gauze shirts.
The New Castle branch Of the Ma,
tional Relief Association has sent tC
Camp Tunnel a large box of house
wives" which Rev. F. NJ. Munson
chaplain OF the First Delaware Regi.
ment, says are much appreciated by
the soldiers.
The Delaware Relief Association als'
contributed 500 during the month o
April.
Evening journal., 1898-06-24
lAFFIECrED BY WAR TAX.

The following Wilmington firms will
be affected by the revenue stamp act
that goes into effect on July 1: The
Charles Warner Company, George w.
Bush and Sons Company, P, w. & B.
Railroad Company, Adams Express
Company, United States Express Com
pany, B. & o. Railroad Company, W.
& N. Railroad Company, Wilmington
Steamboat Company.
Evening journal., 1898-06-24
NnANrnAn rRAaNrNG FXH1BIr.

Arrangements have been completed
for the ninth annual exhibit OF the
manual training department OF the
Wilmington High School, which is to
be held on Tuesday next at the school
from 10 o'clock a. m. to 10 D. m. The
work OF the scholars in the training
department is more creditable than
last year, and some handsome designs
in the various departments have been
turned out Several samples OF the
scholars work will be on exhibition al
the Opera House on Wednesday nigh
next.
Evening journal., 1898-06-24
COIONVEL CROFrON BURTFD.

Funeral services over the remains Of
Colonel Robert E. A. Crofton, U. S. A,
were held at Christ Church, Christi
ana hundred, this afternoon. They were
largely attended by members OF the
DUPONT family, to whom the colonel
was related, and by others in this sec
tion who knew him. A party Of Wash
ingtonians accompanied the remains to
the grave.
Evening journal., 1898-06-24
Avn ARREsr AYERrEp.

The threat OF issuing a warrant for
the arrest Of the manager Of the Ameri-
can Dental Company by Secretary
Wiley, of the Street and Sewer Depart
ment. for having a sign hanging below
the space required by law, had effect
last night, as the sign was taken
down. All OF the Market and King
street merchants having signs below
the allowed space have been notified
to have them removed, or warrants
will be issued for their arrest
Evening journal., 1898-06-24
IorNr PRInIARaEg In sussEx.

Georgetown, June 24.-It is stated
that the Regular and Union Republi-
can committee of Sussex county have
agreed on joint primary elections in
the county, the man who wins to re-
ceive the support Of all Republicans.
The Addicks men control the county,
and nearly every hundred in it, but
many who are posing as Addicks men
now are, in reality, Massey-Pennewill
men.
Evening journal., 1898-06-24
IATIExTs !. DUPONT SCHOOL.

The commencement exercises Of the
Alexis 1. DUPONT School were held last
night The school auditorium was
handsomely decorated with the na-
tional emblem and the flag OF Cuba.
There were ten graduates. On the
stage were Francis G. DUPONT, Presi-
dent Carter, OF Delaware College; Rev.
H. w. Ewing and Professor A. r.
spaid. Prayer was made by Rev. Mr.
Ewing and Mr.. DUPONT introduced the
graduates.
Evening journal., 1898-06-24
SIGNS MUST CONE DOWN.

STREET. AND SEWER DEPART
MENT WILL ENFORCE THE
REGULATIONS.
The Board Of Directors OF the Street
and Sewer Department is determined to
enforce the rules governing signboards
over the pavements. BY its direction
a large sign in front of the Smith
building was taken down this norm
ing, and others viii follow.
The regulation is that a sign shall
not extend more than four feet beyond
the building line, and be at least seven
feet and haIf above the pavement.
Evening journal., 1898-06-24
NEW CHURCH DEDICATION
EXERCISES TO BE
HELD ON SUNDAY AND DURING
THE WEEK.

lNllEltkSIu.NG EAElfClSES TO BE
HELD ON SUNDAY AND DURING
THE WEEK.
Rev. J. J. Kuendig, OF Reading, viii
preach the OBLIGATORY sermon OF the
new Evangelical lutheran Zion's
Church, at the northeast corner OF
Sixth and jackson streets, on Sunday.
Rev. Dr. Waltz, OF Sellerwille, Pa,
who organized the church here fifty
years ago, will make an address. In
the evening there will be an address
by Rev. A. Spaeth, OF Philadelphia
The Opera House Orchestra will as
sist with the music.
In addition to the dedlcatory exer-
cises ON Sunday, the opening OF the
new church will be observed by hold
ing services on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings. The Young Peo-
pies Society will have charge on Mon
day evening, when the speakers will be
Rev. William J. Finck, OF Anderson,
Ind, a former Wilmingtonian Rev.
Mr. Maier, OF Mlllvilie, n. j., and Rev.
Mr.. Isenschmid. Rev. Frederic Doerr
and c. J. Hirzel win conduct services
in English on Tuesday evening, and
the ladies Aid Society will be in
charge on "Wednesday evening. when
the speakers will be Revs. Wischan
and Pohle, Of Philadelphia. and Rev.
Offermann, Of Camden, N. J.
Evening journal., 1898-06-24
Musr SHOW PAssPoRr.

Colonel Porter, Of the Second Regi-
ment Of Pennsylvania Volunteers, has
instructed the police to arrest all de-
serters from the regiment and detain
them at the City HaH. Every soldier
must now show his. passport to the
police. There are about forty deserters
from the camp at Montchanin.
Evening journal., 1898-06-24
THE WAR SONG CONCERT.

Success was the outcome of the war
song concert given at the Opera House
last night under the auspices OF the
Daughters Of the American Revolu-
tion. The theatre was decorated with
the national colors, and the concert
numbers Were we'll chosen. T. Leslie
Carpenter directed, and was assisted by
Grace Orchestra.
Evening journal., 1898-06-24
FRANK W. PIERSOH CHOSEN.
ELECTED YESTERDAY AT LOUIS
WILLIE TO PRESIDE OVER THE
NATIONAL COITNCTIl.

hfo AA1ANAffAA AL ANObhy-
WILLIE TO pRESID1 OVER THE
NATIONAL COUNCIL.
A dispatch from Louisville, KY,
says: The Junior Order OF American
Mechanics, at their National Conven-
tfon, yesterday elected these officers:
Councillor, Frank w. Pierson. Della
ware; vice-counci,or, Charles Reimer.
Maryland; treasurer, ]. Adam Sohi.
Maryland; conductor, III. g. Smith.
Kentucky; warden, A. d. Wilkln,
Pennsylvania; inside sentinel w. c.
Pulcifer, Michigan; outside sentinel,
William Noble, Indian Territory; chap
lain, George Hobson, OF Pennsylvania,
Minneapolis was chosen as the place Of
the next meeting. The Supreme Com
mandery OF the order elected the fol-
lowing officers; Commander, H. H.
Eddy, Denver; vice-commander, A. r.
Mutchier, Ohio; prelate, Charles s.
vorris. Louisville; recorder, VIII II.
staley, Allegheny, Pa; treasurer,
Charles II. Temple, Johnstown, Pa;
marshal, Reuben M. Buckley. louis
ville protector c. G. Halzlipp, St.
Louis; Junior councillor, George G.
Diehl; warden, II. H. Bliss, OF Clncin-
natl.
Evening journal., 1898-06-24
CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

The Public Building Committee Of
Council made a favorable report as to
placing telephone in the home OF
First Assistant Joyce, Of the Fire De-
partment at the Council meeting last
night. The tax collectors made their
usual weekly reports.
Evening journal., 1898-06-24
KmHED ON THE RATL.

George w. Powell, Of No. 14O5 Marsh
road, was run down and killed while
walking on the p, w. & B. railroad
tracks at Thirteenth street crossing
last evening. Deputy Coroner Chandler
took charge Of the body and will hold
an inquest.
Evening journal., 1898-06-24
STRAW HATS AND SUMMER UN-
DERWEARi

All new goods Of this season, bought
in case lots from the mills direct. The
largest assortments in the city at
PRICES GUARANTEED THE LOW
EST S25 Bicycle Free. A check with
every 25c. purchase until July 4. BIZ
cycles and Bicycle goods and Sundries
in our new Bicycle Department (secOnd
fioor). ROSS. 219 Market street. Agents
for Stearns Bicycles. =
Evening journal., 1898-06-24
IDENTIFIED THEIR SONS BODY.

Phoenixville, June 24.-Mr. and Mrs.
James Downey, of Wilmington, Del,
arrived yesterday afternoon to see II
they could recognize the strange man,
shot and killed here by a policeman a
week ago. The body of the man was
exhumed from the grave in Morris
Cemetery and Mrs. Downey at once
said the dead man was her son, James
Downey, who left home several years
ago. The scene at the grave was very
affecting, and the couple stood gazing
on the blackened and mutilated corpse
for half an hour, when 1t was again
lowered into the grave and the aged
couple left the cemetery. The young
man came here to enlist in Battery G,
and was shot and killed by a police
man while running from him.
Evening journal., 1898-06-24
TAKEN no NEW LONDON.

This morning the body Of Royal
Eavanson, 22 years old, was taken 70
New London, Pa, and inferred. Before
its removal from this city funeral ser
vices were held at the residence OF his
uncle, J. E. Humes. No. 719 Monroe
street.
Evening journal., 1898-06-24
Ar CAMP TIINNELL.

Middletown, June 24.-The first bat
TALON Of the Delaware Regiment
marched to Townsend yesterday and
was received in an enthusiastic man
ner. Major Gordon took charge Of his
battalion yesterday.
Evening journal., 1898-06-24
REcImiAR AIUNINI MEETING.

The regular meeting of the Alumni
of the wilmington High School will be
held in the assembly ham tomorrow
afternoon at 8 O'Clock. Business OF i'm
portance will be transacted.
Evening journal., 1898-06-24
POWDER CoMPANYis GENEROSITY

The DuPonts yesterday presented 70
the widow Of William Brown, who was
killed several weeks ago by an explo-
sion at the Carney Point powder mill,
check for $500, a railroad ticket and
the assurance Of a pension OF $l5 a
month as long as she remains a
widow. The check was presented to
Mrs. Brown at Bush's wharf by Pierre
DUPONT. Mrs. Brown is now in lower
Delaware on visit.
Evening journal., 1898-06-24
sum NoR INFRINGEMENT.

Judge Bradford this afternoon Will
hear argument in the suit OF zachariah
Johnson VS.. the Chisholf Company, for
alleged infringement Of a patent pea
hulling machine.
Evening journal., 1898-06-24
Ir ms NoW nR. HANNA.

Taylor University. Of Indiana, has
conferred the degree of Doctor OF Di-
yinity upon Rev. ]. d. c. Hanna, pas
tor Of Union M. E. Church.
Evening journal., 1898-06-24
WAR; WAR;

For a short time, on account of war
and hard times, We offer solid gold
spectacles for $3.50 each. Sold for
merly for $500. Call and see them at
once PROF8SSOR WE'LL,
213 Market street.
Evening journal., 1898-06-24
snmn. ANomHrR F1IAG.RAIsING.

There will be fag-raising at Front
and Jackson streets this evening, at 3
O'Clock. John G. Gray will make an
address and patriotic songs will be
sung.
Evening journal., 1898-06-24

TNLETs REPLACE cUDVERTS.
The Street aud Sewer Department Is
taking out the culvert cutters at Eighth
and Shipley streets and putting in two
inlets.
Evening journal., 1898-06-24

Lunch at Young Women's Christian
Association, 5oS King street, Wednes-
days and Saturdays. Deviled crabs
15c. Roast Beef, SC.
Evening journal., 1898-06-24
SUCCESSFUL ROCK FISHERMAN
SUPERINTENDENT w W. BAN
NARD AND PARTY HAVE FIND
SPORT FISHlNGs.

Superintendent w. N. Barnard and
Messrs. Moody and Lea returned to-day
from a rock fishing trip on the Susque-
hnnna river. The party had great sue
cess, catching fifty-four fine rock fish
that weighed in bulk 259 pounds. Some
Of the fish were very large, but they
were an caught with lines. The FISH
were distributed among the many
friends Of the fishermen.
Evening journal., 1898-06-24

Lodging for women, 25c. night,
81. .25 and $3.50 per week, at Young
Womens Christian Association, sos
King street
Evening journal., 1898-06-24

SELLING POTATOES AT LYNCH'S,
Choice old, 45c. basket. Good Flour,
$3.50 bbl.; Clifton, S5.75. Best Whiskey
in the city, S10O at. n w. Cor. Madi-
son and Fourth streets.
Evening journal., 1898-06-24
FIREI FIRE

FTREi FIRE!
II. T. Sergeant, Coal and Wood office,
Seventh and King. Delmarvia phone
545. b. & l.. checks with cash purchases.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-05-27
Weekly Crop Bulletin.

FOR TIE WEEK ENDING MAY q. 1888.
A cool week. except on the 10th,
which was moderately warm. There
were general rains ON the 18th and
on the 2lst, and besides these there
were scattered showers ON other
days, giving an abundance OF moist
ure in all parts. except possibly the
extreme northern part Of the state.
The recorded weekly amounts OF
rainfall vary from LA inches at
MOOrhead to 3.24 inches at Minneap
oils: On the evening OF the 10th a
severe hail storm struck a small area
10 Goodhue county. The weather
has been splendid for wheat, favor
ing stooling and the development Of
Il deep and strong root growth. IL
q few fields the stand ia thin, but
generally it is good. The othersmall
grains are doing well, and winter
rye is beginning to head. The rains
have prevented the completion Of the
corn planting, and retarded flax and
potato seeding, and in the northern
counties barley seeding. Early
planted corn and potatoes, and the
earliest sown flax are coming up IN
the south. Pastures and grass land
will be especially beneh tteds by the
rains. The small fruits, apples and
plums have abundant bloom and
promise good yields in the south.
where the blossoms are beginning TO
fall. the fruit seems well set.
+. S. OUTRAM, Sec. Director,
Minneapolis, MINI.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-05-27

Notwithstanding the high price Ol
wheat, the deliveries are small, only
4 few hundred bushels a day, but
that ~ because nearly all the whea I
in the county was brought in by the
prices that have prevailed for the
past month. Scarcely a farmer IL
now holding his wheat for higher
prices. There are a few thousand
bushels still in farmers hands. utas
the owners do not fear Il decrease in
prices at present they delay hauling
1t until all planting is finished. The
bins will he swept clean this year for
the first time In ma ny years.