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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-25
The Capitai Centennial.

By the passage through the House Thurs
day of the Senate bill providing for the
appointment of a committee at large from
the country to act with the congressional
and citizens committees to prepare plans
for the celebration of the capital centen-
NAL next year that project is placed at
last upon a definite basis of practical execu-
ton. Inasmuch as the bill was not amend
ed by the House it now goes to the Presi-
dent for his signature, which he is certain
to affix, in view of his commentator of the
enterprise in his annual message. There
yet remains one further step to be TAKEN
the appointment by the House of a COM
mittee to serve with the general and the
citizens committees In the Senate Sc
lect committee has been designated to con-
slider all matters in connection with the
centennial and has been authorized by the
Senate to act as its representative in the
formulation and execution of the plans for
the celebration. The House has as yet done
nothing in this direction as the matters re-
Eating to the centennial have been here
tefere referred to the District and the ap-
preparations committees. There is ample
time for the supplying of this deficiency be-
fore adjournment. 1t is highly desirable,
indeed ii is necessary, that the three COM
Inittees-general, congressional and citizens
should get together as early as practical
bic in order that the ground may be thor
oughly gone over and all possible plans
canvassed. The citizens committee has
started its branch of the work, placing in
the hands of large subcommittee the rails
ing of the $4,000 local fund, which it is
estimated will cover that portion of the
cost which is to fall upon the District If
the House will now pass a resolution pro-
viding for the appointment of its own rep
resentatives OH the centennial committee
nothing will remain to hinder the progress
OF the enterprise rapidly as necessary
toward splendid success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-25
Should Include Washington, Too.

From the Baltimore News.
The telephone companies of Chicago have
agreed to give their service for $50 a wear
in business places and $50 year in resi-
dences- With this understanding they have
received thirty-year franchises but the city
council reserves the right to reduce these
rates further at any time by ordinance
1t is the plea of the telephone companies
that the cost of service increases according
to the size Of the city owing to the greater
number Of calls. AS Chicago is about three
times the size of Baltimore, the cost of teIe
phone service in this city should be $50 a
year III business places and $50 in resi-
dences. Instead, we have one COMPANY
charging SEQ year for business phones
1t is very conclusive that a reduction
should be made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-25
4 Wise Regulation.
From the New York World.


Close upon the abolition of the "canteen''
in the army comes the cutting off of Jacky's
official "grog" by the Navy Department
Both these moves are in response to the
elaborate experiments that have been made
by the military and naval experts of the
great European war establishments They
are also in line with the rules now rigidly
enforced by every great corporation forbid
ding their employees to drink while on duty
The complicated and exacting machinery
of modern civilization calls for complete
presence of mind at all times in all of its
directors. high and humble. There can be
no confusion. no slipshod work, no mixture
Of business and pleasure. There must be
alertness, attention. clear-headedness-the
best service from every muscle and faculty
mo drink while on duty is an axiom not
Of morals, but OF Sagacious prudence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-25

TITS greet waste O. time" said Mr..
Rafferty,. ''ty argue about politics"
1t is" replied Mr.. Do}an. Whats the
good O preliminaries? Yez merely use up
lung force that might come in very handy
when We want all yer stayin' powers for
the eighth or ninth round
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-25

Her service in the battle Of July off San
tiago was of inestimable value. But even
above her performances in the fighting and
the blockade her two demonstrations OF
national necessities, the canal and the ca
BILE, mark her as one of the best invest
ments this government ever made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-25
An Early Start.

NANNY" said Pickanlnny Jim, was
George Washington first in war;
"Yassindeed.''
Well, ! doesn' wanter 'sinuate dat any
body is In de same class wifi George Wash
in'ton. But I wants ter call 'tention to de
fack dat Dewey was on de ground befo de
wah happened, waitin fur it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-25
Must FuIaiI Our OBLIGATIONS.
From the Boston Transcript.

fVIH IHt BtJsIOIl ITdHscrlpt
Manila will not be our MOSCOW. We have
there not only to maintain ourselves. but to
protect the foreign commercial communities
there and the Spanish element Having
knocked to pieces the only civilized gov
eminent in the islands, We have been com
PEELED TO set up another in order to fulfil
our obligations to the world
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-25
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Representative Johnson will have some
,-ouble in connection with the manner in
which the writers of popular songs lave
paved the way for ready-made repartee at
lis expense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-25
An Idea.

What would be the first step you would
advise, In civilizing the benighted heathen?'
you mean those Filipinos who are burn
ing up towns?" asked the man who has
been struggling with the servant girl prob
lem.
yes"
I'D send them lot Of comic papers to
impress the danger of handling kerosene
incautiously."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-25
YSOrotes of Our Own.

frum the LOUISVILLE CONVERSATIONAL.
We are not without Ygorotes of our own
There is considerable sprinkling of them
among our statesmen at Washington and
they are still firing away with their bows
and arrows. and whenever they miss every
thing else they claim to think that they
hit the bull s-eye of the Constitution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-25

The rapidly with which events are deyel-
sping in the Philippines is calculated to put
a damper on publishers who were so i'm
prudent as 10 overstock with Cuban war
material
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-25
Use His own Judgment.
e New York Press.

Senator Caffery says ii will cost this
country S2o0.0o000o a year to govern the
Philippines. Secretary Gage says the reve-
nues will pay all expenses. Now when two
such distinguished men are so far apart
what is the ordinary mortal to think Of
the subjectf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-25
SHOOTING STARS
The Problem.

Il wonder how that resignation rumor
started" said the friend.
That isn't the question" answered the
official; what ] want to know is how we
are going TO stop it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-25

One of several great differences between
the Gomez movement into Havana and the
Coxey movement into Washington is that
Gomez will get what he is after.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-25

Senator German will observe that the
TRADE against the Administered ton is not
an exclusive asset with any statesman de-
string TO be kept before the public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-25
An Evidence of Political SaEaeity,
From the ST. Paul DISPATCH

The intended Filipino massacre is more
evidence of the fitness of the insurgents for
self-government and independence AS the
circular called for the murder of all Brit
ens, Germans Frenchmen and other Fin
ropeans in Manila, it is also an evidence of
their political sagacity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-25

Agoncillo loses a splendid chance for
magnifying himself in the eyes of his en-
pioyers by failing to intimate that his in
f1Uence inspires the opposition 10 the Hull
bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-25

The Filipinos. when they come into
American citizenship. VIII bring along a
very bad record for pernieious political &C.
tiVity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-25

The government may take the desks away
from members of Congress, but it can
nayer make them wear monocles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-25

There is nothing in Admiral Dewey's Ca
reer to warrant any assumption that he
does not thoroughly understand his bust
ress and it's requirements
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-25

Mr.. Henry U. johnson very gravely de-
mes the Presidents right to assume to be
the mouthpieee of the administration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-25
Lavish Resources.

We're proud of our great land Of plenty;
There's naught our affection can balk.
There's enough everywhere of things useful
and rare,
And a superabundance of talk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-25
He Doesn't Need Ii Now,


If old Geronimo had the ear of As-ufna lido
Tor about five minutes he could give him
some useful information as to the expedi-
eney OF going on the warpath against the
great father at Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-25

Senator Mason is willing to concede the
Presidents wisdom in Cuban matters, but
Insists that he does lot know much about
Illinois.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-25

Thomas B. Reed would be extremely
lonely if he were to wake up some morn
ing and discover that nobody was abusing
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-25
Another Oregon Object-i.esson.

Hawaii maintains condition of calm
which should be lesson to the Filipinos.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-25

gin order to avoid delays, on ac-
count of personal absence, letters 10
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
office. but simply to THE STAR or TO
the Editorial or Business Depart
inents, according to tenor or purpose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-25

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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-04-27
Opportunities for Young Explorer,

Many people suppose the whole
world, except only the extreme Arctic
and Antarctic regions, to have been
explored and mapped already; but. in
fact, there is no lack Of unknown
lands TO which our modern Nasameni.
ans can turn their attention.
In Afica -Wadia has only been Wis
ttcd bv throe traveller AID although
u would be very difficult 10 penetrate
into the territory itself, useful ex-
pioring work might be done iu seros Of
the outlying districts, approaoha ble
from the upper Benue or The UbonOi
Wells. Tno region between Lake Ru.
go and Abyss.uia, and the valley of
the oooat. 20 tributary Of tho White
Nile. are believed 90 be OF great inter.
est, but are entirely unknown.
Gut ide these three rcgions. there is
fair know edge Of the Wonoral geo.
graphical features OF Africa bat much
detail remains % be filled iu aad nanch
indifferent work requires 70 be- done
over again There are also rcgions
which have indeed been traversed
but which oill we'll repny further de-
tailed examination So that Africa
stili offers wido and interesting field
ot research % the vOuHg explorer -
Mr. JLEMEsrs MAHKHAM in YoUrHs
COMPANION.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-04-27
The Volunteers Request.

oh, when Mckinley called for men.
One OF the hrst was |
Who offered 20 my country's need
The strength could supply;
But now the war is past and gone,
And the pulse Of peace deth throb
ask you as a duty. sirs,
To give mo back my Job.
do not ask FOR speeches,
For kisses and boquets,
40 not care for brass bands,
Or hear the town. 'Hoorays."
No eoluRus in the papers,
Nor carried by mob,
The thing I most desire, sir, is
To have once more MY js6
On, you who saw US when we went
To camp sSme months ago,
a hoping and wishing that
We'd meet the Spanish foe,
Don't let us think you've shook US,
Just cover mp your sobs,
And hustle around like sixty
Ane give us back our jobs.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-04-27

~ IS interesting and instructive 90
read bright and well constructed adj.
Vcrtisemeuts Mesers. g.. T. Hood d.
Co., Of 5arsaparilla fame must have
been at O. greet feast aud takcn cverv-
bniue h0fpc With them They are
usi1g bright selection Of Quint old
sayings and proverbs as the starters in
series Of clever advert iseuanfs
wherein Che proverbs are neatly turned
ana psrapHrsod 20 ct Che SUI beet mat
ter. The ppbic like this breezy adj
Yertising, as Il reminds ~ other PROV
efOs anu opens up discussion
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-04-27
JULIUS X. MONROE,
Surveyor OF Lan6g,
KINGWOOD, w.. IN.

WI an'Wci raIie for land sut utqoyiag fror anv
part of tte coH rir nr0wpllF -nd .i 4. l,,ul als
rates. l'ltis. rtiis aud colonization fpf.ty ard
af 'uruifIy ut dU frDu o. frlds rf r.ld uofpH fnV4
inH oui and grading pixies. cuuufrv ra.ls fif
.IamWaFf aIFp laying out town lofa affeots
toNnoaiious etc. CoffoslDHd eoiIcltff.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-04-27
/" Spring UaIocks
The FIogvers
d Pafrf lhe Lanabinn 81. ;,

To PANT fhe Laughing Sol.
And not even Nature svoutd
aiLo1U the fowers TO grozv
and blossom to perfection
9vfffoat good soil. Nozv
Mature and people are mach
alike; the former mast have
Sunshine, latter mast have
pure blood IN order TO haUe
perfect health.
Hoods SarsapGrilla cures blood trou-
bles of all sorts. II is to the human
system what sunshine is to Nature -
the destroyer of disease germs. 1t
nerer disappoints.
Poor Blood" The doctor said there
were not seven drops OF good blood I'm my
body. Hoods Sarsaparilla built me up and
made me strong and we'll" SUSIE E BRowN
l6 Astor Hill, Lynn, Mass.
Dyspepsia, etc.-"A complication OF
troubles, dyspepsia, chronic catarrh and
Inflammation OF the stomach, rheumatism
etc, made me miserable. Hadfno appetite
until took Hoods Sarsaparlla, which
acted like magic. am thoroughly cured"
N. b. sEELEY, 1874 w. l4th Av.. Denver. Col.
Rheumatism My husband was
obliged 10 give up work on account OF rheu-
matism. No remedy helped until he used
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which permanently
cured him. IL cured my daughter OF ca
tarrh. give IL 10 the children with good
results" MRS. ]. ). MoMArH, Stamford, Ct
HoodJ Sanda6a,iM
2Cz1w
Hoods pills liver iIls. the onirritstins and
only eathartie to take with Aoods sarssparllla.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-04-27
WEST hound

fraias marked 3. sfoo reg tftrlg. aud train
nHtHel ~ are nag stations. Ofhnr trims dC no
btoP' in sCifuYvrR.
Gen. PASSENGER AGENT.
- =. MANrfN, Manager Passenger Traffic
A. J. B0NAFfELD, Ag't at ruuuolton
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-02-03
:hensnnhisal Library.

The Aloha Branch T. :. OF this city
has been fortunate ia obtaining the CO.
operation OF a new member. Airs. J.
Barber. formerly librarian OF the Gold
en- Gate Lodge Of san Francisco. who
has come down here for rest and rscre-
alton. Through the disiuterestcl zeal
oil the lady. the Aloha Branch will be
able at last TO offer To the public the
use OF their valuable library. contain
ing the mos; interesting books Cf Thso-
sorhical literature. as well rs several
mOnthles. which. although always in
tended for public Use. have been kept
locked up on account OF the difficulty
os keeping the room open outside ~
meeting hours. Starting next Monday.
the Aloha branch will DC KEEP, open
daily from to > p. m. in the room ON
the second floor OF the old Masonic
building. corner OF Fort and Queen
;reets. entrance on queen street. where
any person wishing TO borrow books or
obtain information on theoSophical
subjects will be cordially received.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-02-03
Welcome Showers.

When Paul Isenberg reached the city
from waialae yesterday morning ne
was telling at once his friends how
pleased he had been with the drive
even il part OF 1t had been over a
fearfuuy muddy road. There was a
downpour OF rain for an hour IN the
waialae district on "Wednesday even
ing. The pastures received a much
needed wetting down and the grazing
will be good for some weeks now.
Mr.. Isenberg says the shower was so
heavy that there were rivulets every
where.
There was quite Il heavy rain ir
Waikiki on Wednesday evening
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-02-03

them were TAT and seemed healthy.
but have known a fine fJt bird Co eat
a large quantity OF sorghum. which B.
hard 10 digest. and within fuTty-g.cht
hours suCcUmb In IN. attack 90 the
parasite. the Whole alimeu;ary canal
being infected with millions of them
The breeding birds laid q great many
eggs. but We were unable 20 hatch them
uy any method that could - employed
The cause OF this I DO not know. but
never came 20 any other conclusion
than that: The disease. then ti;s in
breeding. which together with the
weakness inherited left q degenerate
stock. Perhaps the feeding os the
grain too heavily might have played
some part in IL. but this I doIb..
There are few. perhaps dozen os-
triches. on the island. but / think they
are too heavily buryienei 20 have any
value as suryiyals OF the fittest.
We made but one shipment OF featn-
erS, which We're pronounced second rate
IN quality. however. few % our birds
mao rs fine feathers as could be got
ten anywhere. \ few We're sold IN the
ioca. markets at "A good figure.
/ VIII enclose a drawing OF the par
asite as IL appeared under the micro
scope. which please return by mail
Yours truly.
ALFRED II. TURNER.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-02-03
4 Heavy claim

w. G.. Peocock x Co. have completed
lotEmeut OF suit against the Republic
of Hawaii for the recovery OF duties
paid under protest since the 18th day
OF August. 1S9S. The suit Is based on
Art. /. Sec. 5. Clause 1 OF the c1astitu-
ton of the United States. relating %
the uniformity Of duties throughout
the United States. and Art. ]. Sec. 2.
Clause g. relating 20 exemption from
duties OF vessels bound from one St4t.
GO another.
The amount sued for IS S3u.Si5.II
kinney Mechanism Tor plain
t.ffs.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-02-03
IMPROVED

S-rIn-CottaEc 90 Palama. contains s
rooms. size ~ lo; s. sXlt0. Very
reasonable. See d. and make
Offer.
S-i1N-Kalihi -. Lot about I acre.
improved. Well planted in trees
and shrubbsry. CHEAP.
S;--s-Ngw residence on College =
near Wilder Avenue. contains :
rooms and stable. MUS DC seen
20 BE- appreciated Ouc-hais
cash viii be accepted.
S525p-CoIleEc 81. large fine cottage
OF ten roums IN excellent Condi-
ton.
MAKE AN OFFER-Emma -. near
Vineyard s.. \ very large cot.
with small cottages. MUST BT:
SOLD.
UNIMPROVED.
5 655-Qucen 81. lot. size 5oxIOO.
s 7J0-EaCh. Two fine lots on Wal
kiki Road. Cars pass the prop
crty.
si50J-Collegc ST. lot with shrubbc-y.
75xl25.
SI5pO-Corner Waikiki Road and John
Ena Road. Size i00xIi0.
S32Jp-Each. Two very desirable
building lots. Piikoi St. with
abundance OF VALUABLE. frui,
trees thereon. Size OF each IS {
xsso.
Si5uD-Piikoi St. lot: fine reishbor.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-02-03
VAUDEVILLE COMING.
Jim Post Leaves To- Engage a
Speciality COMPANY.

Jim" Post OF the orpheum thelter
left for San Francisco on the Moana
Wednesday. His mission to the States
at this time is one OF Importance to
the theater going people OF Honolulu.
Mr.. Post will engage six or eight
vaudeville artists to play n six weeks
engagement ut the Orphcum. He will
make y selection OF the highest class
artists to be had on the Coast. All will
return to- Honolulu on the Moana
which is a little less than one months
time. The Jules Walkers troupe will
have closed their engagement at the
Orpheum. Upon their arrival he Ho-
nolulu public will he given new bill.
Lessee King OF the orpheum stated
last evening that he had authorized
Mr.. Post to establish "A connection in
San Francisco. which will supply the
local theater n regular periods with
the best vaudeville artists visiting the
Pacific Coast. Mr.. King Is going Co
considerable expense in this latest en-
terprise. but he is confident that the
Honolulu public will sustain him.
The plan to- make the Orpheum a
popular place OF entertainment Is well
started. There is no question but that
the amusement loving people here will
like the Vaudeville.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-02-03
CASTLE & COOKE, Lid.
HONOLULU.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
SUGAR FACTORS.

AGENTS FOR
The Eva Plantation Co.
The waiAlaa Agricultural Co. Ltd
The kohaia Sugar Co.
The waimea Sugar ALL Co.
The koloz Agricultural Co.
The Onomea Sugar Co.
The Fulton Iron works. ST. Louis.
No.
The Standard or Co.
The Geo. r. Blake Steam Pumps-
w.ston's CeatrifnEzis
The New E,agland Mutual Life Insn-
lnne Co. % Boston.
The Aetna Fire Insurance Co. o:
Hartford. Conn
Thu Alliance Assurance Co. % Lon
don
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-02-03
EVERY INCH A MAN

Whether thirty-xix or
forty-six- Suits are here
90 fit his frame.
our notion OF = rightly kep:
stock OF ready 20 wear ciotAoa-
And the little man has no
advantage IN price
The growing younas:cr
feels proud when dressed
Just like papa"
No better way TO train The
young mind IN the channsi
of sclf-rcSpect-
Giant efforts for dwarfish
figures Give uE first call
The fiyc-dollar halter ts
the greatest living example
of seif-!mpo-tance.
Thinks his name adds two dol
lars worth 90 every hat. Same
hat here. three dollars.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-02-03
GEMS OF THE OCEAN.

Such are The souvenirs 81 the Ha-
waiian group which lie Munyon - now
Offering to- the tourist. Photographs of
this Island Paradise printed ON any
paper in any tone known TO the art
wATERCoLORS
OF the wonderfully tinted hsh native
90 these waters and
Exquisite Souvenir Adams. con-
tanning fourteen Photographic gems.
eGua. TO rare ctchinEs. with = water
color painting ON the cpvcr-all for
three dollars. This ~ only one %, on.
hundred snaps. Com. and see us
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-02-03
UNIAIPRoVED.
90

See the PAwAA TRACT LOTS fac
ing on King and Bcrctania streets
$3.50 cash. balance ON easy terms
Water pipes are being laid on this
tract.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-02-03

An additional list OF desirable prop
eTty viii ne given upon application.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-15
FOREIGN MISSIONS.

Boston, September 1.-THE Amer lean
board of commissioners for foreign mis-
sions issued today its statement for its
financial year There was debt at the
close of the previous year of $40, 2g1. SO
The disbursements during the last 70 ar
have been s691. 446 75. The total receipts
for the year have bsen s644. 80 SO; lsav-
ing debt of SsS, 537.a5.
The receipts from churches and individ-
uals are In excess of those of the previous
year by $40, 900. 81; the rscsipts from the
Woman's Boards exceed those of the pre-
sious year by SIS, 45s IS The present debt
Is due to falling of of lezacies. The
receipts from legaoies this year amounted
to $l09, 219.95, which Is less than the re-
ceipts from legaoies during the previous
year by $50, SOC. 10. Had the receipts from
lsgaoies been equal to those OF tbs previ-
,us year, the board would have mot all its
expenses for the year and would practi-
oally have wiped out the debt with which
the year was bt gun.