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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
Lowest Factory Price is $50 Our Price is S45.
Here at
$3.50.

A newly-designed bottle stopper is
made with a wire staple inserted III slt.s
on tie sides. witn the ends bent al rsH.
angles 20 ciiuch ,he c0ck, IL loop being
thus formed boz the top by Wnicn ine
stopper can Dee Withdrawn.
10 ASCERTAIN ths amount OF postage
necessary for q letter or package a new
measuring rule can Doe used. which has
graduati0us showing where a pencil
should Doe placed tO weigh from one-ntI
an ounce upward ON the scale.
4 simple sash fastener recently placed
ON the market is formed of screw 10
DO inserted in the upper sash, wlth
curved arm TO grip the lower SASH, 'ne
two being pulled together by a turn
buckle 90 draw lhe windows together.
4 handy attachment for screW-driVers
which mas msr been patented. is formed
of TWO strips Of spring steel clamped
To the shank Of the screw-driver, with
the ends extending downward 10 clamp
the screw and hold 10 while being driven.
A nre-escape recently patented has
casing containing q SHAFT on when n
rope Is wound. with brake straps 10 grip
the ends of the shaft, ana a strap Aua-
pended below, In which the user si'a ih
Il convenient position 10 grasp the brake
lever.
To assist en- attaching drapery and
trimming a store shelves metal clamp
IS pressed over the shelf 10 support an
lndeneudent member provided with lex
fble prougs or points. which pass through
holes I'm tho clamp 20 hold the drapery
I'm place
TO relieve the sudden pull Of winds on
swinging signs. etc. n new hanger Is
formed OF an outer casing 20 screw into
the board. with q coiled spring inside
To support a central rod having an eye
at the outer end for attachment TO the
building
A new vehicle tire IS composed OF an
innatable tube on the running surface OF
which Is placed q N-shaped shoe or cork
toughened by immersion IN Heated
uauid COMPOSED OF alcohol camphor ana
glycerlne. the sole protecting the TUBE
from puncture.
Blank gun cartridges can be used IN
n recently patented burglar alarm, when
has a metal barrel 10 be attached 10 the
door by screw. with sliding yoke
aetuated hy N-shaped spring 10 strike
the cartridges as soon as the door IS
pushed open.
In a newly designed bicycle support
sliding rod Is held Ia a sleeve with me
upper end attached 10 the hinged saddle
which can be tipped down 10 bring the
wheel AT the bottom Of the rod against
the ground 10 balance the rider when
standing still.
Scale can be easily removed from boil
er fues by "a new device consisting or
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
FULTON MEN TO FIGHT.
One Writes He VIII BE a Dead Hero
or Vet-Other News.

Mr. Andrew sllders mother is worried
about him. The young man lives in Full
ton. Last Monday he went with Mrs.
Gnrs excursion TO Old Point. and now
his people think he has enlisted IN the
navy.
He was seen IN the navy yard. His broth
er. Aleck, LETT here about month and
half ago under mysterious circumstances.
and IL Is thought that he also enlisted.
Their mother Is very anxious about their
whereabouts
a letter received last week from Mr..
Steven McAIahon who is a frst-class
fireman aboard OF tho double turret
monitor Amplitude az Key West, adj
dressed 10 his brother Mr.. John Nc
Mahon, states that the crew there, are
all I'm anticipation or war and soys the
programme laid out Is that tine Amphi-
trlte will lead the ships on it's onslaught
on Havana. says he. when ! reach Rich
mond again | will either be a dead hero
or an old vet"
lie also writes that now he has 20 do
double duty. after BEING relieved from
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
SOMETHING NEW
UNDER THE SUN.

Building bricks are being manufac-
tured with reDtsses ln the side TO- re-
celvo wood plugs TO which beads and
WOODWORK can bo readily secured
TO assist iu curing nasal diseases an
inhaIug mask is used having 81 perfo-
rated opening boo O. mcdlcine-holdlnB box
with 81 passage leading 10 the nose 10
meJicate the air as 10 Is inhaled.
Bicycle handle bars are being coated
their entire length with % mixture OF
ground cork and sheilac, so that riders
can grasp the bar at amy place without
coming On contact with the metal.
A Western man has designed a new
reversible pick in which the head is
formed with the points 40 right angles 90
each other, the point not IN Use being
clamped on the handle by a steel yoke.
Two Michigan men have designed
pneumatic shoe form or last which can
be inserted in a shoe and expanded by
imitation 10 stretch the shoe or hold am
iron Inst i'm position for clinchlng nails
in the sole
A New York woman has designed o
hair-pin composed OF a single strip Of
wire having lis surface cut out az inter-
walls 10 form a series OF expansions and
depressions which prevent the pin from
slipping out
Hams are being made in England with
"a
base and reaching part way up the in
strument. with sliding scale at the
ton. to- DE used as an Indicator in the
transposition OF music.
a new insect destroyer Is composed Of
a fire pot set In the bottom OF sheet
iron casing with q generator at the top
TO pro-uce steam from "a poisonous IL
ouid which IS discharged through a noz-
Zle 10 the pants or shrubs
To prevent the slipping of the wheels
of electric cars on grades n pair OF sup
elemental rails is placed inside the main
rails. with grooves cat crOsswise In their
surface. 10 engage tooihod wheels mount
ga on the shatt.
Dressnakers will appreciate a new sew
ing machine attachment. consisting OF
"a U-shaped frame attached 20 the back
of the table. 10 support a cloth basket.
which prevents the work from pulling
or getting on the floor.
An Ohio man has designed a new bar
rel hoop when Is formed OF a piece OF
wire wound around the barrel several
times. the ends being passed through a
metal sleeve and hant back on it's edges
TO holu the hoop t.gnL.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17

the fires. He has to help pass ammunition
His letter while written in humorous
manner has a serious strain.
Mr. Daniel Boan. Of Fulton, IS also
aboard OF the Amphitrite
Fulton rooters are beginning 10 get In
shape already they know the names Of
the individual players and their strong
points. Their opinion is that Richmond
will win the penant
The yacht 'Ienora," Capt John Bou-
ware in charge is getting In stores and
will sail I'm a few days for trip down
the river. Mr. Chas Larkin viii look af-
ter commssary department.
Mrs. Joseph Gradon and child. OF Phiia~
de,phla, came on 70 spend the EasteS
holidays with her husband. who Is stop
ping on Louisiana street.
Mrs. Thomas Enright. Sr., Is quite sick
at her residence on Louisiana street.
Mr. Thomas J. Enright. who has been
an invalid during tho winter months. IL
much improved.
Mr.. Emmett Ellet. a member OF Engine
Company No. 8 who has been thToogh
a severe spell Of illness, IL now convales-
cent
Mr. William Jordan. for years a well
known wheeiwright OF Fulton. Is criti-
cally III at his residence. No. 1900 west
Broad street. Mr.. Winstead Jordan. his
son. is much concerned about his fathers
health.
Mr. Thomas Moore. OF yarina. spent
his Easter up tho country.
Mr. James Hartley spent the Easte1
holidays at his old home In Alexandria.
Mr. Sanford Valentine and his YOUNG
son. who were severely burned by an ex>
plosion OF benzine, are recovering very
rapidly.
Mr.. william u. Bowles IL visiting N
the county for the benefit OF his health.
Mr.. lin Carter and wife. OF Baltimore
are visiting his brother on Nicholso2
street Mr.. Carter came here 10 be press
ent at the funeral OF his cousin. Mr.. Hos
bert D. Austin. the brave and noble pos
llceman who gave his life In the discharge
of his duty.
Fulton is fortunate In having a pure
clear and medicinal spring water flrn<
ished 10 the public free. II comes FROM
the fountain located at the corner Of
Williamsburg Avenue and Iouisi2na
streets. Ii Is not generally known THAI
this water has been analysed.
DIR. Henry Froehllng. very prominent
chemist OF this city and state. says THAI
Il IS superior for domestic uses and also
has medicinal properties
The Street Committee are going 20
make some needed improvements about
the fountain and Mr.. Robert l. Harrison
has kindly bought rubber hose which
can be attached to the fountain for the
benefit OF persons who wish 10 iill jusa
and other vessels 20 be filed. ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17

in going up the river would De at James
toWu where the channel runs close TO
the shore and ueAl to the old Jam stOvu
church. lt is only about three quarters
of mile and the approach of YES
sells could De effectively prevented boy
thc laying of torpedoCs
MINES AND TORPEDOES.
Another point OF the river is The old
Fort PoWh1tan. near Windmill Point.
where The channel is seven hundred feet
wide and where similar means of de-
fence could Doe rcsortod Co. s very inn
porant poi DO for strategic reasons is
Dutch Cap. There the river turns on
itself All an angle of $50 degrees and there
are bluffs ON either Side which fully
command the Gap. Tho width of tho
channel is only four hundred feet. and
t0rpodoes could Doe successfully reinforced
Dog mines.
Chains Blum is another point that
fully commands the river for miles. IL
fas "a number of rayiues cross rlvines
and bluffs that run right down 10 the
river which 40 that place is five hum
drcd feet wide, ana chat place would Dee
an excellent location FOR the massing OF
batteries.
"Thc last point 90 Doe considered for the
construction OF deteuccs for the river
lands would be Drewrys Blum There the
bluffs reach 20 height OF "a hundred feet
and canuons would ba very effective in al
lacking approaching sse.s with pluue-
ing Ore. while the latter would De az
great disadvantage. inasmuch as they
could not aim high enough to- injure bat
tcrios located ON the top of the bluffs.
Here the river is only three hundred feet
WIDE
no FIGHT WITH FIRE.
am this connection" continued Colo.
rci Eurgwyn. "lot me tell you of q con-
versation which l had the other day with
General Eiaeler while in Washington.
That officer asked me my views ass 10
how coast dcfcuces might De most effcc-
tive so as to proven, thc enemy from
running up tine rivers aus devastng adj
iacent lands. 3 told him him that my
method might diner from that Of the
United States government but that Sc
would certainly Dee elective
81 chen went ou 60 explain. that should
] De given charge of fortilC1tions go be
erected for the protection OF the lands
sry for inetancc along thc James river.
/ would construct large tanks upon con-
NcuiCutiy located bluffs and from these
tanks ] would conduct "a sufficient number
Of Pipe lines into The James river. These
tanks j would hl with kerosene oil and
upon the approach OF vessels from "a hos
tie feet I would run ihe oil into the
river through the pipes and set II on
fire az The proper moment This would
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17

certainly stop any further progress OF
these ships and would destroy them.
IL have heard and read OF various oc-
cqeious where rivers have been set ON
fire iu that manner thereby repel'lnS inc
AGGRESSIVE parties. ] remember tht laF-
occasion was during tnc riots at PITS
burr. several years ago. where the pour
ine of oil into the river for such "a pur-
nose was the only means ut MhIch lH9
strikers subdued Che ATTACKS of the Pine
F.rton mon who came ACROSS inc ilf.r
.I wooden Fc 'l.
In speaking of his cal on General
TIaslpr at Washington. Colonel BureWNn
said De went there iu Dis capacity as
president of the Petersburg Iron Works,
which concern has received large or
der from the Federal government for the
manufacturing of shells ANA bombs
weighing from $50 90 1000 pounds each.
The largest size OF these prolecules is
four feet long.
TERMINAL FACILITIES.
Colonel Burgwyn has just completed
the drawing of map showing the pro-
uosod terminal facilities % Doe construct
cd mt "a side bordering ON Manchester. The
object OF the scheme is 90 construct an
immense basin which is 60 Doe connected
with the James river and which is TO
have "a surface of water twenty-five feet
above the mean low tide Al the upper
end of the basin. nearest TO the city Of
Manchester "a number OF dry docks are
TO bee constructed some Of when are 10
be as long as 600 feet and four car tracks
are to he run along side between every
Two OF these docks. The latter will y
emntio1 by gravity and The waste water
is TO he used by hydraulic accumulation.
A number OF shops VIII face the docks
toward The Landslide.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17

English Porcelain Dinner Sets, 100
pieces. splendid shape and net floral
decorations, regular price Sb.oo, at
Nlfy.
English Porcelain Dinner Sets. ll4 pieces
including Soup Tureen, ine decora-
tiOns and nice shape, regular price
$3.50. at $J95.
English Porcelain Dinner Sets, 100
pieces. elegant hlled-in and goid-hned
decorations good shape, sells regular
ly at 500, at 1913.
Six Fine Carlsbad China Dinner Sets,
l02 pieces. including Soup Tureen. lat
est shape and fine floral decoration,
gold lined. sets marked $3.50. our
price for this sale $3.50.
Tea Sets. IS pieces elegant shape and
fine decorations, regular price 500, at
go.
Same sets. flled-in color and gold-lined
decorations. at 1926.
Fine Carlsbad China Tea Sets So pieces,
latest shape and best flower decora-
tions. gold-llned, regular price OF set
Is $500, our sale price A.90.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
Lamps.

The most complete Lamp Department
iu the city. our prices are the very
lowest ever offered.
Nice Large Glass Kitchen or Bedroom
Lamps good size burner and best
chimney all complete. 2jc.
Tin Wall Lamps. with reflector, CHM
ney. and burner l9c.
Night Lamps, all complete, burner and
chimney. &c.
Nicely Decorated Table Lamps, with
Decorated Shade TO match. large burn
en- regular price Soc, our price, all
complete. acc.
Elegantly Decorated Tall ParlOr Lamps,
Decorated Shade 20 match, large burn
err regular price $l.50, sale price SOC.
EXtra-A large assortment of Highly
Decorated ParlOr Lamps with large
Globes or Shades 90 match. marked
from 81 90 s.. for this sale only Sl49.
Fine ParlOr Table Lamps richly deco
rated with Globe or Shade 10 match.
best centre draft Rochester, burner.
marked from $2.1j 20 S. for this sale
500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
Fine Decorated China.

80 dozen Nicely Decorated Cups and
Saucers. sold regularly at l3c., our
price &c.; for ........................2
Haviland China cups and Saucers,
handsome and rich decorations, usu-
ally sold az j0c., for this sale....... l9c.
Fine China Decorated Plates, worth 10
10 Zoe, dt .....-,........-...... &c.
Fine China Berry SduCers, nicely deco
rated o.. ............ ..................i c.
nicely decorated. worth 50c.. at He.
Japanese Tea Pots. blue and white, spe-
clal 90. ... 90. ..-.......... ....s' 49,
Largc-size Decorated Water Pitchers,
sold regularly 2jc.. at ...............l0c.
SPECIAL
100 dozen White Porcelain Cups and
Saucers, fancy shape half dozen, zoe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
April Sale of HOuSefurniShingS-

This is not oneday effort but campaign that sha ias
sold Lots are very great though doubtless some items WIN DC
exhausted depe the great planning As rule none OF the adVet
tised lots can be replaced equally low prices ss 81
orders will be filed in turnour every enort - Ps1s -
making this profitable occasion widely available , .
While limit purchases in way that snouo
housewives gathering of lots shall all through the
proper means dealers from buying goods 10 sen ass
We are not wholesalers enough article 70 supply
the thousands regular shoppers who will come TINS mon
every piece we intended for retail sengo spread the s
fortune widely possible.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
Denies the Report.

assent for the Old Dominion Steamship
Company. received Information from the
general offices of the company in New
York yesterday chat the report that the
Yorktown had been purchased by the
government 10 DE made an auNiliary
cruiser was untrue
Mr.. Mayer said IL was true that there
was some talk ar the Navy Department
ln Washington about buying the snip,
but no sale had been made.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
Glassware.
ENTRA sPECIAL.

Just received assortment Of Fine Imita-
ton Cut-glass patterns.
Large cake Stands, Large Bowls on
feet. Large Salad or Berry Bowls,
square and round: Large Water
Pitchers. Large Cake Plates etc, etc.
pieces worth from - To- 3Oc., for this
sale only. your choice Sc.
Table Sets. consisting Of Sugar Bowl.
Butter Dish. Spoon Holder and Cream
Pitcher. an fun size and new shapes,
complete sets. 2lc.
Glass Graduated Measures, DC.
Crystal Water TumDlers. for l0c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
Married In Washington.

Mr. Ira H. Thompson. q wcll-huown
conductor ON the Richmond. Frcdericks-
burg and Potomac railroad. and Miss
Maud Beaslev. OF Richmond. were mar
ried last Wednesday in Washington. the
ceremony being performed by Key. Z.
y. Baaby. pastor Of Ninth-stroet Chris
tan church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
No Bicycle Approaches the
Waverley i'll Excellence.

Neither the makers nor we try blind you with the word best
Look The You look the you appreciate the real excel
lence Of the Waverey Bicycles. -
In the construction Of Waverey the makers have especially
avoided freak for the purpose Of obtaining novelties with
ont practical value while they present features IN keep
with the progress cycle building these have all been sub
med to rigid practical tests fully establishing their excel
nce and Deror g weight easy running they are at
the same time built hard work and and completely equipped
for safe and comfortable service.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
Cuspadores.

Nicely Decorated Earthen Cuspadores,
large size. sell regularly 15c., al &c.
Fine Carlsbad China CusDadores, ele-
gantly decorated IN all the latest tints,
regular price 5Jc., at &c.
Fine China CuspadOres, square shape.
neat floral decorations. worth Toe, at
4qc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
Open Stock DinnerWsre.

We will Mace on sale a large shipment
of Nicely Decorated Dinncrware. 90 be
sold i'm open stock 90 suit our GUS
toners You may select any piece or
as many as you need. The cheapest
and most satisfactory way TO buy
Dinner Set.
Plates. an sizes. Dinner, Breakfast
Tea or Soup Plates, each .............tc
Individual Buffers, each ...............2c.
Fruit Saucers ............ ...............3 c.
Guns and Saucers. half dozen......j SOC
Vegetable Dishes .......................l5C
Povyls .. ......................9c
Sotp Turcons .......... ...............l5c.
Covered Vegetable Dishes ...........i5c.
Meat Dishes. three sizes, ......l2 Is, z9c
Supar ROwIs ......................... .2Jc.
MIX Pitchers OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. l5c
Pickle Dishes 80. .......... ............l2c.
sauce boats zee. .s.ss..s..s.s ..ssssss. .l'D'
You will ind these prices lower than
White Goods are usually sold ut.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
House furnishings

Mrs Potts Irons. nickel plated. three
Irons, Handle and stand, complete set.
$50
Nickel Plated Smoothing Irons, the very
best made. all sizes, 8. 8, POUNDS
your choice at lSc. each
Wire Brollers, good size. Sc.
Roll Toilet Paper. special, rolls for 5ct
Best silk Tissue Roll Toilet Paper, DC.
Toilet Paper Fixtures. sc.
Dust Pans, large size, JaDanned, &c. :
Large Size Cake Turner'S, worth lOc., ~
&c.
Carpet or Furniture Beaters, large sizes
DC.
Large Size Tubular Stable Lanterns
best made. pc.
Heavy Sheet Iron Roasting Pans. 10 diff
ferent Sizes worth from 10 TO 20c.,
your choice of any size az SC.
Heavy Galvanized Wash Tubs. the best
and cheapest 20 buy: three sizes, spel
'tial for this sale at 45, 50. DOC.
Galvanized Iron Water Pals, good size
Sc.
Ice Picks, large size &c.
Garden TrOwels. &c.
Garden Trowels, extra large, &c.
Wedding Forks, DC.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17

Coffee and Tea Pots. and s-auart Sizes
regularly s. and 65c.. at NC
100 dozen Saucepans. with covers. iofsS
handles and side handles Gssy s Faaam nnq
ware. worth from % 10 6oc.. accoru-
ing TO size We will sell any OF tno
above sizes, for this sale only. az 10.
This Is the biggest bargain ever OF
fered in Enamelled ware.
Tipped Saucepans. l-quart Size DC.
Candlesticks, regularly lZc.. az &c
Pie Plates. &c.
Ladies. Dippers. Swimmers and Largs
Cooking Spoons. worth from ~ 10 lSc's
at &c.
Extra large size Wash Basins. worth
20c.. at &c.
Large Size Hanging salt Boxes. gray
enamelled, worth Sc, at lac.
Preserving Kettles, , and 3-quart Sizes
worth 20 and 25c., your choice lZc-
Bread Pans. Cake Pans. assorted sizess
worth from u To 20c.. for this sale ~:
Covered Buckets. 3-quart size, regularly
20c.. ut l5c.
Pudding Pans. large size, &c.
Enamelled Cups and Saucers, speciab
pair l0c. !
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
Tinware.

Large Size Wash Boilers. metallic cope
pered bottom. extra special z5c.
Genuine Copper Tea Kettles. nicket
plated, large size, regular price Voc
at 59c
oil or Gas Stove Kettles. for heating
water quickly. regularly PC. for &C..
Large Size Laundry Dippers, special, Go
Long Handle Saucepans, 2-Quart sizes
regularly l0c. at Sc.
Bread Raisers. with ventilated covers
large size, regular price &c, az l5c.
Block Tin Dippers. Ladies. Fiat ana
Deep Swimmers, worth from TO 1Vcs
at &c.
Large Size Soup strainers, regularly sc.s
at SC.
Galvanized Iron Kitchen Soap Dishes
hanging. Sc.
Highly Decorated Tea and Coffee Cam
listers. regular price 12c., at DC.
One-Gallon oil Cans, glass with tin
covers. special l5c.
Wire Potato Washers. &c.
Wire Cooking Forks. &c.
Bread Baking Tins, square, good sizss
Sc.
Cake Baking Tins, large size, &c.
Cuspadores, nicely Japanned, medium
size, &c
Cuspadores, nickel plated. medium size
&C.
Large Size Tin Pie Plates. &c.
Block Tin Saucepans 2-quart size, WITH
covers. complete Toe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17

Plaid choviot Suits knd throughout; GRAY Chevot suits
with white revors Blouse Suits jackets lined with
plaid silk. Black White and Coorcd Organdie Gowns
roagu0ccutv trimmed with ribbon and lace SUITS
maj are fairly priced a $3.50 $500, $500, and SIG
S6o specai att. ....................... |'o'V"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
Bicycles Stand Investigation.

TTbe word 'best" the binder of the bicycle trade. Each
maker tres to make that best for his wheel blind from
investigation you believe wheel IS best that enough-or the
seller.
ole ;t,rrOv er1auf Goes On--bu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
And This Other Special Suit Hem:

NAPOLEON Tan
black M S()I
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-17
The Enlarged
Restaurant.

double its former capacity, asst
ring comfort and quick service to
all patrons.
This special Dinner for Monday
from II to 3, 25c.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-04-13

for Anderson was already In jail on q
charge OF assault with intent to com.
init murder. This action OF
the boDdsmen appeared to be
purely personal, but they might
otherwise some time wish they had TAX
en-. For instance, II Anderson should e.
cape from jail, or give bond In the last
case against him and should not present
himself for trial. Or II he should 20 70
trial and be acquitted Of the last charge
and should then leave the country. the
original bondsmen would be held liable.
Their security on the bond was a lot OF
cattle. but since Anderson got into his
more recent trouble he has caused the
cattle 10 be sold.
The committee having In charge the
matter OF new fire apparatus, horses and
wagon have not as yet made any definite
arrangements. The insurance exam.
liner will be here shortly and the effort
IL made 10 have the rates Of insurance
lowered. which will be done II the fire
department improvements are made
shortly.
During the past four years the Phoenix
p%Osto1lce has grown considerably. -Four
years ago the receipts from postage and
envelopes were about $4,000. Last year
II was about $4,000. -Four carriers are
now employed.