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Fifteen Of the Eighteen Members Of the
Board Of Supervisors Democrats.
Republicans Elect Their Candi-
dates for Auditor, Sheriff, Tax
Collector and County Clerk, the
Remainder of the City and
County Offices Being Carried by
the Democrats.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. S.-The
semi official returns for yesterday .
election were completed at noon to-day.
and show little change in the relative
positions of the candidates, as COM
pared with the late figures of last night.
Mayor Phelan was reelected by a
large majority, as were Wells (R.) for
Auditor, Dodge CD for Assessor and
Lane Cd for City Attorney. The
Democrats elected fifteen out of eigh-
teen members of the Board of Super
visors.
The returns for the principal officers,
so far as the two principal parties are
concerned follows:
Mayor1.James D. Phelan Cd 2s,226s
Horace Davis (R.) 21,303.
Auditor-Asa r. Wells (R.) 25,111,
Jos. M. Cummings CD 23,342.
Assessor-W Dodge Oh
3,O19, Albert Heyer (R.) 1923.
City Attorney-Franklin K. Lane, OBJ
30,251, Charles H. Jackson Ga) IL, S42.
Sheriff-John Lackman (R.) $3.50
Jeremiah Deasy CD 20.S12
Tax Collector-Joseph H. Scott,a(R.)
4,920, Richard P. Doolan CD 23,950
Treasurer - Louis Feusier (R) 3D.
16S, Samuel H. Brooks CD a. 1O3.
Recorder-William z. Tiffany R)
22, 16S, Edmund Godchaux CD 25.546.
County Clerk--William A. Deane (R.)
26, 1856, Dennis Geary CD 22,OS6.
District Attorney-Alfred p Black
(R) 22,927, Lewis F. Byington Cd
%, 40
Coroner-A. d. Mclean (R.) 1903.
R. Beverly Cole CD. 1862, C. C.
O'Donnell Peo) 1851.
Public Administrator-John Farnham
(R) 23,11S, p. Boland CD 23,9S4.
Police Judges-George H. Cabaniss
Cd 22,209, Charles 7. Conlan CD b.
145, Alfred J. Fritz CD 25,056, Edmund
P. Morgan Cd 27,073, L. G. Carpenter
(R) 1850, Henry l.. Joachimsen (RD
1880, Charles A. Low R) 20, 49,,
James L. Maggie (R) 1854.
The Democrats elected fifteen Super
visors and the Republicans three.
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To Welcome Tennessee Volunteers.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. S.--A party
OF Tennesseeans arrived here to-day to
welcome the returning Tennessee Regi-
ment, due here on Friday on the trans
port Indiana. Arrangements for an
elaborate entertainment of the soldiers
are being perfected, and every COM
fort will be provided them on their ar
rival here
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members of the Russian Embassy,
Prince Hohenlohe. DR.. Won MIGUEL.
Count Won Buelow and General Won
Gosler, the Minister of War.
Emperor William and the Gar this
afternoon took Walk in the park Of
Sans Souci. The Gar deposited a
wreath in the mausoleum of Emperor
Frederick III. and returned to. the
palace in a dog cart driven by Emperor
William.
Their Russian najesties started for
home from Wild Park Station at .
O'Clock this evening after cordial fare
well, Emperor William and the En-
press accompanying them as far as
Charlottenberg.
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President and Mrs. Mckinley.

WASHINGTON, Nov. S.-The Presi-
dent and Mrs. Mckinley reached Wash
ington at l O'Clock. Secretary Porter
met the President at the station and
gave him several kilograms containing
late election returns. The President
made no comment upon the result but
his smiling countenance showed that
he was we'll pleased. He and Mrs. Nc
kfnley drove directly to the White
House. Adjutant General Corbin. DR..
Rixey, Assistant Secretary Cortelyou
and stenographer accompanied the
President on the tour to Canton.
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MOUNT HOLLY IN. J.), Nov. ST.
Mary's Episcopal Church at Colestown.
the Oldest church in New Jersey, was
destroyed by fire of supposed inden-
diary. origin last night. 1t was built in
1876, and was of great historic inter-
est because of its age. The fire is sup-
posed to have been started by thieves,
who first robbed the edifice
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Olympic Goes Out of Commission.

BOSTON, Nov. S.-Admiral Dewey's
flagship Olympia went out of commits
sion at the Charleston navy yard to-
day. All officers and the crew were
assembled on the quarter deck, where
Captain Lamberton babe them good-by.
Retreat was sounded while the flag
was being hauled down, and this ended
the cruise of the famous vessel. A
Board of Survey will now make an in
spection of her, and report to the Navy
Department what repairs are neces-
sary Captain Lamberton goes to
Washington to await orders.
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Death of a Pittsburg Citizen.

PITTSBURG, Nov. S.-The body Of
Colonel Dallas c. Irish, one of Pitts
burg's wealthiest men, was found on an
unfrequented part of Coleman's Lane,
not far from his residence, last night
Foul play was at first suspected, but the
physicians believe death was due to
apoplexy. Colonel Irish was descend
ant of Captain Nathaniel Irish of revo-
-lutionary fame, and was the exclusive
owner of one of the most valuable es-
tates in Pennsylvania
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Swallowed Carbolic Acid.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. s. - Q. T..
Lind, a shoemaker, committed suicide
to-day on the ocean beach, near the
Olympic pier, by swallowing the con-
tents of small bottle of carbolic acid.
Heavy losses on the Sharkey- Jeffries
fight are said to have been the immedi-
ate cause of his act.
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Rabbi Hecht Arrives at Los Angeles

Los ANGELES, Nov. S.-Rabbi S.
Hecht of Milwaukee arrived here to-
day from that city. He comes to take
charge of B'Nai Birth Synagogue
here, from the charge of which Rabbi
Solomon has retired. Rabbi Hecht will
make his first address on Friday night
next.
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VIII Of Cornelius Vanderbilt.

NEW YORK, Nov. S-The will of the
late Cornelius Vanderbilt was offered
for formal probate to-day before Pro-
bate Clerk Washburn All the living
witnesses to the win, which was ex-
ecuted June Is, 1896, and the two CO.
dicils. the first OF which was executed
April "a, 1897, and the second April 4,
1899, were present and testified to their
signatures on the will and codicils.
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Transport Warren Arrives.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. S.-The
United States transport Warren, twen-
ty-four days from Manila, with a few
cabin passengers and a number of dis
charged soldiers. arrived this after
noon.
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Hanged Himself.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 8. = John
Weyde a sailor, hanged himself in his
room to-day because he could not get
credit for a drink of whisky
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Continued on Seventh PAGE,
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CONTINUED on seventh PaEe.l
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IN MASSACHUSETTS,
BOSTON. Nov. S.-The vote of Massa-
chusetts for Governor complete is as
follows: Crane (R) 1GS,STG, Paine D)
1854; Republican plurality $685.
The vote Of 1898 was: Wolcott (R)
1s1 .146, Bruce CD 107,. $50.
The Republicans regard the result as
an Endorsement of the policy of the
National Administration in the Philip
pines On the other hand. the Demo-
Gratis. pointing to the great loss in the
Republican vote. claim that Massachu-
sets thereby has entered protest
against expansion. Especial emphasis
lis laid upon the fact that 2c.000 Re-
publicans RETAINED from voting.
The Democrats are jubilant over the
victory in Boston which, after giving a
Republican plurality for Governor in
the past three years. gave Paine a
plurality of 600 1t is claimed that
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-06-28
Fruit Beetles and Borers.

Fruit beetles and borers naturally
do great amount of damage in all
fruit growing sections. Professor j.
NJ. Stedmsn in Bulletin "A of the
Missouri experiment station says that
the bark beetle is rapidly increasing
in Missouri and that 1t infests plum.
cherry, apricot, nectarine, peach, ap-
pie, pear and ounce trees. The dam
age is caused by the adult beetles
making minute holes through the
bark. The eggs are deposited in
these and the larvae burrow Just be-
meath the tough bark, destroying the
layer of new cells aud killing the
branches above the injury. Unheal-
thy trees are attacked first, but even
the more vigorous are liable to be-
come infested.
The pest is difficult to control, but
may be held in check if attention is
given to removing every part of the
infested tree and burning at once.
keeping the trees in healthy, vigorous
condition by cultivation and fertil-
vatiOn, cOve,.?g the trunk and large
limbs with some repellant solution,
applying to the smaller limbs bv
means of force pump and to the
larger by means of a whitewash
brush. The best wash is made bv
dissolving as much common washing
soda as possible in six gallons of soft
water and then adding one gallon of
soft soap, on pint of crude carbolic
acid aud mixing thoroughly. Slake
two pounds of lime in two gallons Of
water, filter aud add the lime water
to the above mixture. To all this
add One-half pound of paris green
and mix thoroughly. The wash may
be made thicker by adding lime. The
same treatment will answer for bor-
ers on any kind of trees. A wash
made in this manner is not expensive.
Is easily applied and very Elective
New England Homestead.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-06-28

FIGHTING CYCLONES WITH CAN
MONA dispatch from Wichita,
Kan, tell the remarkable escape of
the town of Hennessey, Oklahoma,
from being blown away by a cyclone.
A large funnel-shaped cloud appear
ed. 1t approached to within fifty
yards of the town. Destruction was
impending. But" says the dis
patch, "a large cannon was discharg-
ed into the cyclone and the funnel
shaped cloud Immediately dissolved"
1t is also stated that 'this is the Sec
Ond tornado that has passed near
Hennessey this summer and been
burst by firing cannon" Lucky
Hennessey. 1t can defy Jove and all
his thunders. An alert municipal
administration in that town has made
preparation for the future, and has
recently purchased four large guns
and placed one in each corner of the
town. Mr.. Zeb Banks has been APP
pointed to watch the cannon. and
when a tornado comes along he is to
load and fire" 1t Is clear that there
can be no cyclonic disasters reported
from the region of Hennessey as long
as Mr.. Zeb Banks does not slumber
at his post.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-06-28

During the last session of the Ne
braska Legislature law was enacted
for the protection of women employ
ed in manufacturing and mercantile
establishments making ten hours a
DAYS labor and requiring proprietorS
to provide seats for all such employees.
The law will so into effect on July
lst, and as q consequence many of
the women employed in the big stores
and factories of Omaha have received
notice to quit on that day. Their
places will be supplied by men. The
proprietor of large department store
in Omaha says that the law will re
duce the number of female employees
about % per cent. In nine out of
ten cases where law makers attempt
to interfere with the business affairs
of life, they make a mess of it and do
more harm than good.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-06-28

Mrs. Gertrude Atherton is writing
in Bruges book which will greatly
interest Washington; it will be nov
ell, with an American Senator as the
hero, aud Washington public life will
be fully portrayed, possibly satirized,
The hero is not taken from life, but
is probably a composite character, in
which several American senators may
partly recognize themselves. Mr..
John Lane will publish the novel iu
England and America,
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-06-28
Unofficial Qualification.

A series of qualifications for SER
vice in the Philippines, which are
not required in the questions asked
by the regular army recruiting Off
Ger, were suggested in a letter re-
ceived from a member of Company
b of the Goth Kansas Volunteers.
The letter was received by the writ
er's brother, who is man of consid-
erable diameter, and part of it re
ferred to a proposition he and a
friend also of large girth, had made,
to go over and enter the service when
the troops got down to actual fight
ing.
1t began: "Are you ready to come
oser? | would like to see you and
Buff 'hOt-fOoting' it to the rear. /
will ask you some questions, and
when you send in your answer I'll
see if you ave qualified:
GLOW many steps can you make
1000 yards in?'
"The Filipinos can do it in about
100"
''Can you get out of sight behind
a pile of dirt a foot high:"
Il can"
''Can you sit in the shade and
sweat enough for a bath?"
1--WE do that over here"
Can you lie awake four nights
straight listening to the bullets and
then fight in the daytime:"
That's common"
Can you wade in mud up to your
waist with the bullets splashing it on
you and not get stuck"
"Our sergeant couldn't and We
nearly pulled him IN two getting him
out"
'Can YOU lie in the sun till YOU
blister your back and then rest your
self by turning over aud blisteriua
the other side?"
"The goth Kansas can"
"Can you live on hardtack and
three cups of coffee day."
"We've done it already"
"Can you sleep in the mud anC
nearly freeze from the dew withou
catching cold?"
Its easy if you can take QUINN,
without water"
~S-Gen You drink from a well afte
seeing three dead Filipinos 6sheC
out?"
''it isn't bad"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-06-28

who desired ordination must go for
education to England. In 1923 the
Bishop of London wrote a circular
letter to the clergy Of Virginia, forty
in number, asking, care there any
schools in your parish" and with two
or three exceptions the answer was,
"none." Education was found only
among those who could send their
sons abroad, or those who could pro-
cure the services of an unmarried
minister for his private family. At
length William and Mary and Hamp-
den Sidney supplied the needs of the
gentry. The daughters were taught
at home by their mothers.
We find the vestries of the churches
aristocratic bodies, representatives Of
a community not necessarily Episco.
palians for frequently Presbyterians
were members of the yestry. In the
old register of Christ church, Ian
caster county, the home of the first
John Carter-anOther of the family
of Virginia, we see his name written
III bold black letters before the min
lster's name, with date 1854. This
Is not one entry, but several Carriers
did the same. Bishop Meade ac-
counts for this 10y saying the family
were a dominated race and no doubt
the minister was a submissive one,
and it may be King Carter felt him
self to be the possessor of land,
church and minister.
Such is the close relationship of
Clarke to the people of lower Virgin
ia. all of one blood, ties Of far strong
er binding than at first realized. The
same tastes, the same interests, the
same love for the church Of their fa
theirs, and the overruliug passion fol
high living and amusemepts. Thi,
inheritance is like a silken thread
woven closely into a fabric, vet under
certain conditions and IN certain
lights the silk win shine out. Not
necessarily better nor stronger than
the rest, but distinct in its position
1t tells its own tale if we know how
TO read it, for blood answers 20 blood
as heart to heart, this same blood i:
thicker than water, and no one feel.
this more than the thinking Virgin,
ians. Still he loves not his common
brotherhood the less because he love:
his own the more. The broader We
are the broader we become.
NJ. Z. ID.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-06-28

EASY CURE OF APPENDICITIS
DIR. George j. Helmer, of New York.
has cured appendicitis in a young
woman without a knife. Placing
one hand on the point on the outer
surface of the abdomen beneath
which the vermiform appendix is
known to be, with the other he grasp
ed the right leg of the patent at the
knee. To the leg, by quick move
ment, he gave slight twist, repeat
ing it several times. This forced out
of the appendix the clogging parti-
cles.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-06-28

MAKING IT WORTH WHILE. E.-An
lrishman walking over plank side
walk, in counting some money acci-
dentally dropped a nickel, which roll
ed down crack between the boards
The lrishman as much put out
by his loss, trifling though it was
Early the next day friend, while
walking by the spot, discovered the
man dropping II dollar down the same
crack.
sit was this way" explained Pat,
81 reasoned tha9it wasn't worth me
while to pull mp that sidewalk for q
nickel, so Pm dropping down dol
lar to make it worth me while"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-06-28

First Populist-We expelled the
deacon from the party for lnixin' re-
ligion an politics.
Second Populist-Mixin' religion
an politices?
First Populist-Yes, he'd go to a
political meetin, an. he'd fall asleep
in the middle of speech, b'gosh! Jest
like if it was sermon.-Puck.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-06-28

a CLOTHING COMBINE.-One of
the largest industrial combinations
OF recent years Is being formed by
Baltimore enterprise. Options have
been secured on $50 large clothing
manufacturing estab Ii m ents
throughout the county by Mr.. Sam
uel Rosenthal, Jr, of Baltimore. who
for the past four months has been
actively engaged in forming a glgan
tic clothing combine to be incorpo-
rated under the laws of New Jersey
and to be known as the American
Clothing Manufacturing Company.
The company, it is understood. will
have capital stock of $1OO,OOO,OOO.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-06-28
University School,
BERRYVILLE, va.

Second Session opens Sept. nth, 1900,
Prepares for College or Business
TERMS FOR DAY SCHOLARS.
Lower School, per session. $1,000
Upper School, ............ 5000
Refer 60 Hon. \. Moore, Jr.. Hon. Mar
shall Mccormick and patrons.
The School-hOuSe grounds and stable,
used by the late Captain Mcdonald in con
ducting the Shenandoah University school,
have been secured. Everything will be put
Apply for Circulars,
DIR. r.. X. MEADE, HEAD MASTER
iun-
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-06-28

"And you say the idiot of teach
er told you that you had an extrava-
CANT fool of father"
THAT'S what ne meant"
"But what did he say"
''He said it was criminal folly to
waste money on the education of such
chump ash am"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-06-28

ONE IDEA OF FEEDING.-It is
pretty well established that the quail
ity of a cows milk cannot be improv-
ed as far as butter fat is concerned
by feeding-that is, when the COW is
being fed as she should to give the
best results as to quality; but there
is one thing noticeable, and that is,
under the action of the very best of
food the cows pOsterity will be de-
cided improvement on the mother, so
this proves that good COWS, together
with good feeding, will gradually and
surely make an improvement in the
herd, no matter what its present stan
dard is, whether it be high or low.-
OF course, for such a thing to hap
pen, everything must be favorable to
1.-THE Weekly Witness.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-06-28

DeWitts Little Early Risers act as a
faultless pill should, cleansing and reviv-
ing the system instead of weakening it.
They are mild and sure, small and pleas
ant to take, and entirely free from obiec
uonable drugs. They assist rather than
compel. w Richardson,
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-06-28

What you want is not temporary relief
from piles but q cure 10 stay cured. De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve cures piles,
and they stay cured. w Richardson
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-06-28

w. VI. Gallagher, of Bryan, Pa, says:
For forty years | have tried various
cough medicines. One Minute Cough
Cure is best of all" 1t relieves Instantly
and cures all throat and lung troubles
W. Richardson.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-06-28
"It isn't bad. E"

There is time for all things. The
time TO take DeWitt's Little Early Risers
Is when you are suffering from cOnstipa-
ton, biliOusness, sick-headache. indiges-
ton or other stomach or liver troubles.
w. Richardson.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-06-28

Thomas Thurman, deputy sheriff of
Troy, Mo, says if everyone in the United
States should discover the virtue of De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve for piles, rectal
troubles and-skin diseases the demand
could not be supplied. w. Richardson
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-06-28
THE CLARKE COURIER
JOHN o. GROWN,
EDITOR AND PRorRrEroR.

THE CLARKE COURIER is publish.s
weekly at ONE DOLLAR AND Fifty CxNr-. I,
PAID IN ADVANCE; when not paid in advance
two dollars will be invariably charged.
ACHIEVEMENTS will beinserted At the rate
OF One Dollars and Fifty Cents per SQUARE
lten hnes) for three insertions, and fiftv
Cents per square for each additional inser-
tion. Advertisements inserted by the half
year or year atless rates.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-06-28
The one Dav Cold euro,
w. Richardson.

For colds and sore throat use Kermott's
Chocolates Laxative Quinine. Easily taken as
candy and quickly cure
w Richardson
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-06-28
Valuable Mill Property
For Sale.

Situated on Norfolk and Western Railroad
at Berryville, Clarke county, Va, in the fin
est wheat growing section of the lower
Shenandoah Velley of Virginia. Capacity,
30 Bbls. of Flour per day, and in tirSt-claSs
manufacture of Flour or for shipment ON
speculation delivered at the mill door from
the surrounding country.
Death of the owner neceSSitates its sale,
and rarely does such an opportunity present
for Investment in good milling property.
Apply to SNYDER 4 CROWN x
lune7 Real Estate Agents.
WTEDDlNG CARDS, Blanks OF every
w description, Billheads, Letter-heads
Note heads, &c. promptly printed the at
Courier Office.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-06-28

Cold In head aud sore throat cured bv Ker-
mott Chocolates Laxative Quiniue. As easy
10 take as candy. Children cry for them"
w Richardson
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-06-28
The one pav Cold cura

kermOtts Chocolates Laxative Quinine for
cold n the head and sore throat, Children
take them like candy.
w. Richardson
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-06-28
Cure Cold in head.

kermott'S Chocolates Laxative Quinine. easy
TO take and quick TO cure culC ln head and sore
throat
W Richardson
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-06-28
Tho Gre caY COLO Cure.

For cold IL inc head ana sore throat use ker-
motifs Chocolates Laxative Quinlne. the One
Day Cold Cure"
". RichardsOn.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-08
OFFICIAL.
CITY G0VERNM EMIT.
omciaI proceedings of Council.

OfIiciaI Proceedings of Council.
savannah. Gas April 4, 1899. A special
voting of Council was held this afternoon
a. D. m. Present and presiding the Hon.
Herman Myers, Mayor; Alderman Geo
". Tiedeman, chairman of Council, and Al
dermen Dixon, Bacon, Mills, Graham
D1vIe Haas, Thomas, Wells. and FARRELL
Ills honor the Mayor, stated the meeting
nn been called for the purpose of having
am interchange of expression of views In
regard TO the proposed turning over to the
marine hospital service of the Savannah
quarantine station, which had been
brought about under the following reso-
luton by Alderman Graham and which had
been adopted at a meeting of Council held
March p, 1889.
Resolved. in view of the suggestion that
th. United States marine hospital service
may be willing to take charge of and con-
duct the Savannah quarantine station
that this matter be taken up by the com
mittee of the whole with a view to the
ascertainment, of the advisability and ex~
psdiency of the plan suggested and a re-
port thereon 10 Council.
Irpon the reading of the resolution and
a large number of citizens being present,
His honor the Mayor, stated that it was
the desire Of Council to have a full and
free discussion upon the purposes of the
resolution, and invited a full and free in
terchange of views from those present.
quite full discussion was entered in
to and participated in by the following
citizens and members of the board: H. p
Smart w. D. Krenson, DR.. w. w Owens,
Col Mercer, Ex-Alderman Krouskoff, w
E. Wimpy. F. NJ Kline, Aldermen Gra-
man, Dixon, farrell and his honor the
Mayor.
There being no further business the
meeting was adjourned.
VIM. P. BAILEY,
Clerk of Council.