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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-21
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given pursuant to
statute that the undersigned has been
duly appointed by the Probate coort in
and for the county of Santa Fe, N. M.
administrator, etc, of the estate OF
Francis Downs, lately a resident OF said
county, deceased; and all persons in
debted to said estate are hereby notified
to pay their Indebtedness to the under
signed without delay: and all persons
having just claims against said state
are hereby notified to present the same
to the undersigned at his Office in Santa
'Fe, n. NJ, within the time fixed by law.
otherwise such claims will be forever
barred. GEORGE W. KNAEBEL,
Administrator, etc,
Dated Santa Fe, y NJ, July I, 1898.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-21
During the hot weather last summer

"During the hot weather last summer
l had q severe attack of cholera morbus,
necessitating my leaving my business
says MI. G. A. Hare, of Hare Bros, Fin
castle, Ohio. "After taking two or three
doses of Chamberiain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy I was completely
relieved and in a few hours was able to
resume my work in the store. l sim
cerely recommend it to any n afflicted
with stomach or bowel trouble" For
sale by A. G. Ireland.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-21

A jockey when in training takes only
three meals q day. His breakfast consists
of a thin slice Of bread and butter and one
cup Of tea. For dinner he has q little fish
and a small bit Of some light pudding, or
he may take the latter and . very small
piece Of meat. His third meal-afternoon
tea--is just his breakfast repeated. He 10
not allowed any supper.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-21
Which Way?

He was anxious to go to war.
II think" he said, that l have some
qualifications for a good soldier. 1 am a
first class athlete"
''In what particular line9" asked the
recruiting officer.
"I'm a champion sprinter."
The recruiting officer was thoughtful.
sit depends" he said, ION the direction
you would take as to whether that would
be a recommendation or just the reverse"
Chicago Post.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-21
Beating q Sword Swallower.

Two small boys stood Watching a per-
formanoe on a trombone. Suddenly seiz-
ing his companions arm, one cried excit-
eddy:
"Great snakes. Jim, look at thatl"
"What's the matter?" asked the other.
"Look! He's'done 1t again!'
"Done what?'
"Why, jammed more'n half that instru-
ment down his throat and blowed 1t out
ag'in! He keeps ADDING it. Well, II that
don't beat everythink =" - Parsons
Weekly,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-21
FASHION HINTS.

What Is Worn by Those Who Follow the
Newest Mode.
Some very elaborate summer costumes
have the skirt and bodice of differing ma
terials, although Of the same color. The
jacket corsage is frequently cut away in a
curious fashion and has a basque only at
the sides and back. The basque is lined
with satin Of a contrasting color, and the
very newest departure is to place a tiny
ruche Of ribbon along the inside of the
edge Of the basque, so that it scarcely
shows at all from the outside, just as q
balayeuse is put on the inside of the foot Of
a skirt.
Dark blue and nile green form a fash
ionable color combination, the latter serv-
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-21

Il have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in my family for years and al
ways with good results says MIR. W.
B. Cooper OF Ell Rio, Cal. "For small
children we find it especially effective"
For sale by A. c. Ireland.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-21
Verified.

Walker-Nope. You are the thirteenth
man who's asked me for help today, and
Tn superstitious.
Saypodner-But | don't believe dats
onlucky.
q Walker-It is in your case. You won't
get anything.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-21
How 1t Happens.

He-Why, in Germany, l understand,
servant girls often remain with one family
for 40 years.
She-I guess they must make the girls
pay for all the crockery they break and
keep them until they have paid all up
Yonkers Statesman.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-21
Your Friends in the Army OF Navy.

Do you want a picture of their ships,
or of the cities they attack? You can
secure all this and more by purchasing
the newly issued series of portfolios
Gn fifteen parts entitled THE Ameri-
can Navy. Cuba and Hawaii" Nearly
$50 large half-tone pictures of warships.
cities (Havana, Santiago. Honolulu, etc.
forts, harbors, batteries, rivers planta-
tions,-in fact the very places where
our men have been and will be fighting.
Sampson, Schley and Lee. All pictures
accompanied by full explanatory text
and maps. Single parts ten cents; full
set ST.. 80. Call at Santa Fe ticket Office.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-21
Notice for Publication.
Homestead Entry No. AGO..
LAND OFYICx AT SANTA FL, N. Nj, I
June ~. l868. (

Notice 10 hereby given that the following.
named settler has hIed notice Of his intention
to make final proof In support OF his claim,
register or receiver 1t Santa Fe, o N July 30,
1893, viz: Manuel D. Esquibel, for h lot 4,
sec. 1, lots 1, Q and 8. y Sc. y, sec. 2, tp. q NJ,
r. 1 Z.
he names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
tion Of said land, visit
Perfecto Esquibel, Santiago Marines, Fila.
MANUEL R. Orsao. Register.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-21

Magistrate-It seems to me I have seen
you before.
Prisoner (hauled up for drunkenness)-
Yes, your honor. l moved your household
goods for you last Monday, your honor.
Magistrate-Ah, yes. l remember. And
charged me $25 for it. The fine will be
$25. Call the next case. Chicago Trib-
une.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-21
A Steady Decline.

"Of course" said one Spanish official,
1--WE were unprepared for war
eyes" replied the other, "but there is
some satisfaction in rejecting that we are
not as unprepared now as we would have
been had they waited a few years more.
Washington Star.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-21
Notice For Publication.
Homestead Entry No. 387O.1
LAND OFFICE AT SANTA EE. N.

June II, 1898.
Notice Ia hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his Intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
register or receiver at Santa Fe, NM, on July
81, 1893, viz: Henry A. Mente, for the W. u NV.
u, sec 1, Q. n ne. a, sec. 2, tip. II n, r. 10 g.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz:
Salvador Gonzales, Juan Gonzales, SAM
brano Gurule, Juan Martin, OF Glorieta, N.
M, MANUEL r. OTnRO,
Register.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-21
The road
that carries
the mails

To Omaha and Chicago Is the Burling-
ton Route. The train they 60 on is the
Burlington's "Chicago Special 1t
leaves Denver at 9.30 a. M; reaches
Omaha 1855 p. m. same dav, and Chi
cago at 2. rs p. IN. next day.
Its equipment includes sleeping, din
ing, chair, Observation-Disclosures
mail-cars, and the service 1t offers Is
not approached, much less surpassed, by
any train of any other line.
G. w. Vallery, General Agent,
1899 18th 81. Denver.
p. S.-If you 60 east via Omaha and
the Burlington Route, you can stop off
and see the Trans-M Mississippi Exposition.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-21
NaRlactad.

"You look sad" said the editors wife
as her husband came in.
eyes" was the reply. "Not a solitary
man came in toby to toll me how to u
the paper. I can't stand neglect. "-Har-
lem Life.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-21
Investigating.

Heidi you ask your father if you
could honor me by accepting my name?
She-Yes, and hes gone to the bank
to see If they'd honor your name there.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-21
On the Trail.

Native-Yaas stranger, we hanged
the wrong a
Stranger-Good heavens! What are
you going to do about it.
WAL, we are in hopes well git the
right one before night.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-21
Onr baby has been continually trouble

Our baby has been continually troubled
with collie and cholera infantum since
his birth, and all that we could do for
him did not seem to give more than tenn
porary relief, until We tried Chamber
aims Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. Since giving that remedy he
has not been troubled. We want to give
YOU this testimonial as an evidence of
our gratitude, not that you need it to
advertise your meritorious remedy.-G.
NJ. Law, Keokuk, Iowa. For sale by A.
G. Ireland.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-21
In the Restaurant.

Stranger-Waiter, let me have a
poached egg.
Stranger at Next Table-One for me
too please, but see that it isn't a bad
one.
Waiter in the kitchen-Two preached
eggs, tae good one.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-21
Notice for Publication.
Homestead Entry No. 4724.l
LAND OFyTCE AT SANTA FE, N.

June 20, 1885,.
Notice L. hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
to make final proof In support of his claim,
register or receiver at Santa Fe, N. NJ, on
August 8, 1893. viz: Bernabe Maes, for the n.
1fse.sk sec. 10, tip. % n, r.. s O..
He names tho following witnesses to prove
his continuous. residence upon and oultiva-
ti0n of said land, Wig:
Casimlro Vasques, Alexandra Martinez,
Faustin MAez, Jesus Maez.
MANUAL B. Or.so,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-21
OUTING COSTUMES.
Gowns to he Worn For Golf. Tennis and
Bicycle Riding.

Tailor made costumes are in great de-.
mand both in wool materials and duck
and pique. Stitching, straps and buttons
are the only trimmings employed, but the
severity of such a gown is happily relieved
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-21
PL EADlNGS M
PRACTICE W

(Forms to conform to Code)
Pattison's Forms of Pleading,
under the Missouri Code, have
been placed with the New Mex
lean Printing Co. for sale.
A complete and comprehensive
book OF forms, adopted to the
new Code of Civil Procedure
now In erect In New Mexico.
Part 1. Ordinary Proceedings
In Courts Of Record. Part2 2.
Attachments Certiorari; Garn-
lshment; Habeas Corpus; In
junction; Mandamus; Mechan-
los Lien; Prohibition; Quo
Warranto and Replevin. Part
8. Miscellaneous. Covering Ad-
refreshments; Afidavits; Arbi-
trations; Assignments; Deposit
lions; Naturalization, etc., etc.
Bound in full law sheep. De-
livered 1T any postoflce In New
Mexico upon receipt Of pub
fishers price, $500. Purchasers
name printed on the book free
Of cost. Address New Mexican
Printing Company, Santa Fe.
N. N.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-21
Would Make 1t Certain.

Edith-Oh, Ethel, what shall I doS
Jack says he supposes it's all over between
us and that he'll send my presents back.
Ethel (experienced)-Tell him to bring
them.-Brooklyn Life.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-21
An Economic Suggestion.

An ~SuRgebt1O0.
/ know why Boston girls have so much
money to buy books.
Why?
They never wilt their collars.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-21

If Death
had to sign
the warrant
for vic
tim that he
claims as his
own, tn
would be
fewerprema
ture deaths.
lnthe major
ity of cases,
m c n a n d
women sign
their W
death war
rants.
Neglected
health means
d e a t b. A
man or wom-
: an may not
realize it, but
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-21

Especially to Spain.
Maps of the world are in great demand
inst now. The war is proving an educa-
tor anyhow.-Rockland Courier Gazette.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-21
G. M. HAMPSON,
Commercial Agent,
Denver. Colorado.
Colorado Tourist Rates.

Colorado Tourist Rates.
Commencing June 1st, 1898, the Santa
Fe Route will place on sale tickets to
Denver and return at rate of $3.50,
Colorado Springs, $685., Pueblo, $21.05,
these tickets will be on sale daily until
October 18th, 1898, final return limit,
October 31st, 1898, for particulars call
on any agent of the Santa Fe Route.
H. s. LUTz, Agent.
Santa Fe N. M
W. j. BLACK, G. p. A.,
Topeka Kas.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-21
The Santa Fe Route.

they are literary and artistic productions, de-
signed to create among travellers a better APP
probation of the attractions of our own
country.
Mailed free to any address on receipt of
postage, as indicated:
"A COLORADO SUMNER" 80 p 81 %illustra-
tons. 3 cts.
THE MOUQI SNAKE DANCE, SO PIP. 81 illus
trations. 3 cts.
GRAND CANON OF THE COLORADO RIV-
Err" 80 PIP, Is Illustrations. 2 cts.
p 81 Illustrations. cts.
"HEALTH RESORTS OF ARIZONA" u pp..
IS illustrations. 2 cts.
LAS VEGAS HOT SPRINGS AND VICIN-
ITY," 4S PIP. 80 illustrations. cts.
ITO CALIFORNIA AND BACK" 176 PIP, l76
illustrations. 5 cts.
w. j. BLACK,
G. p. A.. A.. T. & S, +. Ry.. Topeka, Kas.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-21
Why He Raj

Why He Ran.
Once a general in the army,
Near the amor stood
When I CHANGED to see a soldier
Running swiftly by.
"Why do you run, you cowardP
Why do you rum" cried I.
because" the soldier answered,
"Just because | cannot fy!"
New York World.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-21
Have You Read
hese Books?

They are devoted to the wonderful sights
and scenes, and special resorts of tourists and
healthseekers, in the GREAT WEST,
Though published by a Railway Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-07
GENERAL LEE
IS QUESTIONED.
CONTINUED from First Page)

news 10 the effect that IL was not
the intention Of the authorities that
should have an opportunity for actual
n7rticipstion in tho campaign. J. or
course had no claim 10 go 10 Santiago
or to Porto Rico. as other officers IN the
army ranked me Il was always the
understanding that my corps was or
ganizod for the Havana campaign. l
had some ambition 10 go there because
had not been allowed 10 stay while
was there. ] want 10 go back with some
men and show our enemies that / could
stay"
He concluded by saying that the Presi-
dent had told him within the past few
DAYS that he had always intended 10 send
him 10 Havana. and in case there had
been an assault upon the city that ne
should lead IL. ..,
SANITARY PRECAUTIONS.
General Lee dwelt upon the Importance
Of taking proper care Of the sinks as
preventive Of disease. He said me
healihiest regiment in HIS camp was the
fGst Indiana Reeiment, which burned an
us enete natter Most Of his troops "ere
anxious to go 20 Cuba. but some desired
t0 Doe discharged. He said IN conclusion
chat he knew of no case Of distress.
starvation or death from any neglect or
that was due 20 any ineficiency on the
mart of Government officials He said
that De had mo- complaint 10 make against
the War Department, and knew Of none
of his command who had.
General Green. who participated IN the
Manila campaign. Will be heard to-mor-
row. and he Will be followed by num-
her of staff officers who have been order
ed 10 Cuba.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-07
SPEAKING AT N0TT0WAY.
Good Democratic Meeting-The Negro
Candidate Stronger Than Thorp.

CREWE. VA. oct. 6.-Special.-A largo
crowd at NootoWav Court to-day heard
Hon. Charles VI. Wallace. Of Richmond
make "A strong and stirring speech or
about an hour and a salf. IN which he
urged the Democrats 10 put forth every
effort and send sydney +. Epes BACK 70
Congress. He was followed by Hon.
lanes +. Epes. cx-COngressman from TINS
district. Hon. W 4. watson presided
over the meeting and made a rev re-
marks IN conclusion.
T. l. Jones the negro Republican can
didate FOR Congress from the Fourth as
trict was also ~ the courthouse, ana
held a large crowd. made mp princlpaly
OF negroes. spell-bound for nearly TWO
hours.
From the demonstrations made to-day.
IL would seem that Jones has a mucn
larger following in this county IMAM
Thorn During his speech Jones salo
Vow. let every one in this crowd VINO IS
going 10 support Mr.. Thorp hold up ms
hand" and only four hands We're raised.
Vow" said he. every one that IS son
20 support me- st0op 20 the ground. ana
a large number three-fourtns OF 'He
crowd perhaps stopped.
The case Of Robert Trainham' cnfIetu
with shooting HIS wife was carIle ="
10 the November term on account or tns
inability OF Mrs. Trainham TO a''7"o
court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-07
LARGE SALES
OF TOBACCO.
Mr.. J. Herper Alexander Loses His
Residence by Fire.
HIS TRAIN OF MISFORTUNES.
The People of Mecklenburg Indiffcr-
enttO Politics and Thorp Claims the
County by Thousand Majority.
Death ofTwo Old Citizens.

CHASE CITY. VA. oct Especial
The sales of leaf tobacco have been I'M
usually large az all the warehouses here
during the week. and farmers appear TO
be well supplied with money
The dark leaf crop Of this section. tri-
hutary 10 this market. is Of excellent quail
ity this year and buyers Of this grade OF
tobacco would ind here good opportu-
nifty for purchases. More dealers in
dark leaf are needed here.
The dwelling house Of Mr. J. Herpcr
Alexander. near here, was burned Mon
day. Nearly all the personal effects were
saved. The origin Of the fire is supposed
TO have been from rats and matches. as
n started I'm the attic. IL was partially
insured for 500 I'm the Virginia State In
surance Company. Of Richmond.
MANY MISFORTUNES
Mr.. Alexander came here from near
Scotland Neck. y. g.. a few years ago.
bought a farm and with him "misf0rtunes
do not come singly." Some time ago
fire destroyed his large barn with vehi-
cles implements and provisions Unin-
eurcd Then he was thrown from his
wagon hy his horses running away and
his hin broken. and now his residence is
destroyed He has bad few other minor
mishaps and even his name forged 10 a
check ON his bank.
The boys Of the Smithsonian Academy
here have been supplied with a handsome
uniform and their appearance greatly i'm
proved. This institution is now In a very
prosperous condition.
There is an Indifference 70 political
matters in this county. especially among
the Democrats. Thorp for Congress is
practically solid with the Republicans.
lie claims Mecklenhurg BY a thousand
majority and the present outlook seems
good for the attainment Of his hopes.
DR. SKELETONS DEATH.
Dr. James Shelton. nearly eighty years
old. died az his home in this county a few
days ago. He was the oldest son Of Mr..
David shelton. tho original owner OF Buf-
falo Springs. OF this county lie was
physician at the springs for nearly half a
century.
Mrs Dora T. Robertson. widow Of the
late Captain Charles Henry Robertson.
of Charlotte county, died no the residence
Of her daughter, Mrs. C.. u. Stayner. near
here yesterday. I'm her eighty-frst year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-07
EPES AT SUSSEX.
He Has Recovered from His Illness
and Made Fine Speech.

anu "a tlAi' - . itiN 'lf''NAfs
PETERSBURG. VA October 6.-spe-
cial-Tnis being court dav IN Sussex
county the first opportunity was given
during the present campaign 10 hear cam
paIeu speakers. 4 large crowd turned
out and The courthouse and the green
were filled with an assemDlagc Of both
parties an during The c2y.
Hon. Sidney l.. EDos the Democratic
nominee, who has been coadned TO his
bed for some time by illness. was on
hand. Practically all the white people
present were i'm Mr. Epes audience and
listened 10 him with close attention. MT.
Epcs made a magnincen, speech, cover
ing all the issues OF the campaign and
particularly upon the Outrages pcrpe-
tratcd upon the Democratic party by the
action of the Elections Committee In de-
priyng him of his seat IN Congress IN
favor Of the Republican nominee Tn0rp.
He declared that Thorp had made state
ments personal 20 the speaker in an in
teryiew in a Washington paper that he
would not dare TO make on any hastings
in the district
He denied that he bad received any
challenge for a joint debate with Thorn
and said he would not accept such a
challenge if received or give Thorn the
opportunity 10 speak before am audience
of respectable citizens ana>ded hy q
Democratic gathering.
Some one broke opened ana robbed n
trunk at oaks Warehouse this morning
belonging % Mr T.. A. Wells. Of Bruus-
wick county The thief carried or n
quantity of clothing and other articles
together with about one hundred dollars
in bonds.
Major T. IT. n. Myers. OF Richmond,
was in the city this afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-07

c-- NOM ro-e1eziou has some features
,,,,i,. hike the Old continent which we
control. The first thing mat lnleTes'tu
me was the long train OF buliocN-cdI's.
which are being used by the goVerhile".
for the transportation Of supplies ana
which are used by the Porto kicahs 10
o,rry the sugar and rum 20 the market.
These patient beasts are ndo'y u'llIg
bv the drivers goad is used, uppea
y.i.b steel and iron spikes AN inch and
a half long. The American soldiers were
shocked az the way che natives thrust
This cruel implement into the OK ana
then turn the goad in their band l sion
ned one man whose OK was bicelits ana
around whose team others were crown POO
To made pantomime 20 say 90 me thar
the Standards beat and cut me oxen WIN
machetee And what better are Won
saws using the same language ~ pam
tomime.
The soil around Ponce Is extremely
fertile and sells for from thiriy 10
hundred dollars an acre. mile from
the city. where the First Regiment
United states Volunteer Engineers, were
encamped. We took pictures or inc men
making a drain. u was twenty teot deep
and they had not reached the bottom
Of the loan. Anything Will grow. Rice
coffee. sugar. tobacco. and alb tho FRUITS
and flowers of the tropics riDen here the
whole year round There seems to be no
wheat grown. and I was told the climate
is too warm for IT, But the cltNe are
famous. bunocks. oxen. horses thrive do
great abundance and sheep are large
and fat. but without much wool
In Ponce You have good streets. lIn
perfect sanitation though not so oan as
IL might be "a splendid chance for pure
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-07
COUNCIL COMMITTEES.
The Matter Of Binders Ovcrchargcs
satisfactorily Adjusted.

The Committee ON Accounts and Print
ing met On called session no O'Clock yes
terday afternoon TO consider the report
Of Clerk Ezekiel in reference TO certain
matters of over-charrcs by the city
binders. Mcssrs. Traylor q Epps Those
present We're: Chairman West and
Messrs. Lawder FERGUSON. Bahen and
Bloomhorg.
The clerk reported that a large NUM-
Der Of small jobs had been Over-charged
during the term OF the contract and
previous 20 his taking the Office which
went into effect on January LIST, amount
ing IN the aggregate 90 y2JLl5. The re-
port is as follows.
in accordance with a resolution adopt
cd an the last meeting Of this committee
I have examined all the blank books
made for the city under the present c0n-
tract. which began January lst. this
year. / have compared this work with
the vouchers in the Auditors office. and
find the over-charee 90 Doe as follows:
Accounts and printing. .............-.S-N 5 10
Light Departmental. ...-............ a. %
Water Department.. ................ ] b.
James River mprOvcmcnt............ ~
"In addition 20 these amounts ! dee
toctcd an error Of $3.50 (Which was corr
rectcd before the hHi was forwarded
TO that Department. in the september bin
of the City School Board
a detailed statement was furnished
with the above report
Mr. Epps one of the binders. stated
that his construction of the contract
was that an additional charge was 20 be
made for ruling bur the committee con-
s,rued tho contract in different light and
declared that the original contract meant