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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Mars Considered as an Asteroid.


The discovery last summer OF a re-
markable asteroid, since named Eros,
which periodically approaches the
earth nearer than any other heavenly
body except the moon, has led a Ger
man astronomer, Herr j. Bauschinger,
to suggest that Mars herself should
henceforth be regarded as an asteroid.
instead of a major planet. The COM
parative smallness Of Mars mass and
the great eccentricity of its orbit, are
adduced as reasons for considering 1t
as a member of the asteroid family.
If the asteroids once formed q single
planet. as some have supposed. then
possibly Mars Is simply the largest ex-
listing fragment of the ancient planet.
which travelled an orbit lying between
the earth and Jupiter.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

and bark at a distance Of one and one
half miles from the camera. The hill
on which the latter was placed was
about 400 feet above the level Of the
water. The scene was taken at this
great distance by placing a three-foot
telescope directly on to the front end
Of the lens. the snapshot being made
at the moment the boats got into the
field Of view" The hazy effects SUR
rounding the picture are caused by the
telescope cylinder; but the result is
certainly very curious. and the expert
ment 10 one which every one can easily
try for himself.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
TWO Recent Meteors.

Two meteors fell at Vincennes, Ind.
on May 1, says the Scientific American
One struck a slab Of stone on q Balti-
more & Ohio freight a just as the
train had crossed the Wabash bridge,
and the slab was shattered by it. The
other meteor struck a pile of bricks
with a loud noise, and broke it into
small fragments. Judging from news.
paper accounts, they. appear to have
been Of a rocky rather than Of a metal.
lie nature.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Electricity for Farm Work.

Electricity for Farm Work.
The German government has placed
some Of its lands at the disposal of
experimenters. who are trying to dis
cover the best methods of applying
electric power in agriculture. Both in
Germany and France agricultural So
cieties are encouraging farmers to
study, practically, what is called Tag
ricultural electrical engineering"
Wind-power and water-power are util-
lied to produce. electrical energy,
which can be transmitted by wire to
any desired place on a farm, and en-
ployed to drive plows, pumps and
Neutrality-suspicious., and for many
other purposes. Gas and petroleum
motors are also coming into use for
agricultural purposes in Germany.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Third Rain sv.tem r,ten,ion.

Third Rail System Extension.
That the experiments with the third
rail electric system made by the New
York, New Haven and Hartford rail-
road have given satisfaction is evil
denced by the new extension of 1t from
Nantasket Junction on the Plymouth
division to Cohasset, nov in course Of
construction. All local trains are tc
be run by power from the third rail
when the extension is completed, while
locomotives will continue to haul the
through trains.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
COOKING SCHOOL.
Cream Sponge Cake.

OA SFSASo S"0Ss
Beat the yolks of seven eggs very
light; add one-half cup fine granulated
sugar. Beat the whites of ten eggs to
a stif froth, and beat in lightly one
cup sugar. Add the yolks and sugar,
the Juice and rind Of one lemon and
three tablespoons cream Mix one tea
spoon cream of tartar with one cup OF
flour, cut this lightly into the eggs and
sugar and. last, add one-half. teaspoon
of aqua ammonia and turn at once into
the pan. Line the tin with buttered
paper on sides; also shake flour ove1
the butter; shake OFF what does not ad-
here. Ammonia must go in last, for it
is so volatile that if added earlier it is
lost.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Automoble Gun Carriage.

The English intend experimenting
with an automobile gun carriage fol
army use. A tricycle., driven by cleo.
tricity, forms the carriage, and upon II
is mounted a service pattern Maxim
gun. The weight of the gun and car
riage is only about 40 pounds, permit
ting quick movement and early readi.
ness when in position. The Twenty.
sixth Middlesex Cyclists corps) will;
conduct the tests at the approaching
volunteer manoeuvres at Aldershot.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
surely an Imposter.

Surely an ImpOster.
Frddy-That fellow who has been
hanging around here for the last week
or two has been arrested as q conf
dence man.
Duddy-So?
Fuddy-Yes; he gave himself dead
away. He claimed that he was from
Kentucky, you know, but he refused
an invitation to drink last night. a
policeman was called in at once, 1t
was o clear case Of imposture.-bos-
ton Transcript.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

after the manner Of the average col.
lego student. following human stand.
ards. A 10-year-old horse resembles,
so far as age and experience go, .
man. Of 40, while a horse which MAJ
attained the. ripe age Of IS Is compar.
able with a man of 80 years.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

ing woman, went to see her. AS the
fresh young face of her rival came near
her own the dying woman raised her
self and by an almost superhuman eff
fort bit a piece clean out Of Concetta's
cheek and mouth, then fell back dead
with a contented smile on her features.
Concetta was disfigured for life, and
her husband, the tickle count, has al
ready left her for q new love.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Foreseeine Diseass.

In q recent lecture on electricity,
Prof. Elihu Thomson related how
Boston physicians had been able. with
an X-ray tube. to detect the presence
of the microbes Of pneumonia In the
lungs before any symptoms Of that
disease were felt by the patient, OF
were even perceptible BY ordinary
pathological examination.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
American Rubies.

American Ruble0,
At q recent meeting Of the Miner.
illogical society in London the exist
nee Of rubies at Cowie Greek, North
Carolina, was discussed. and the opfn.
q a&ec1
that these American ru6les sGfSEVom.
parable in color and brilliance. with thu
finest gems from Burma. Tho Cowie
creek rubies were nrst discovered
about fifteen years ago.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Hovv Thev. Manaxed Il.

"And 50 you have finally succeeded
in getting your husband to take the
gold cure? I thought he always said
he could quit drinking whenever ne
wanted tor"
Eyes, he did. We have just con-
WINGED him that he ought to take some
thing to make him want to."-Chlcaso
Tmes-Herald.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Pe.ce m he Philippines

4e0Co In the Fh1IIp01Ae1
is bound to prove profitable. Warning
conditions, whether In the Philippines
or in the human stomach, are disas-
trous. II your stomach has rebelied,
there is one authority that will suDdue
it. 1t is Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
and cures constipation, indigestion and
dyspepsia. See that a private Revenue
Stamp covers the neck Of the bottle.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
kent His Vow,

Kept HIS vow.
The LADY, don't believe you would
work If you could.
Dismal Dawson--I'd do any kind OF
work that didn't interfere with my
principles. 1 had a chanst to be, q
waiter onst. only I'd swore a solemn
oath never to wear a spike-tail coat
Indianapolis Journal.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

He lin background)-Isn't that Mrs:
Advanced Ideeze, the authoress'
They say she is growing more scholar
~ and profound each year, that she
has made wonderful advancement.
She with the teacup,-Yes, indeed.
Why, only three years ago she was
quite Observation-Disclosures Life.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

Do Your Feet Ache and Burnt
Shake into your shoes, Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight and New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Hot and
Sweating Feet. At all Druggists and
Shoe Stores, Csc. Sample sent FREE.
Address Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Such Grief.

Overheard in Commercial Road
'Arriet-Would yer ha' bin sorry, Jim,
If I'd kicked the bucket when l was
took bad last month?
Jim-Sorry? Why, Lord luv yer, I'd
sooner 'ad my grog stopped for a week!
Fun.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
do Mot suner!

Suffering is unnecessary. Cascarets
Candy Cathartic kill disease germs, clean
out the body, remove the first causes OF
suffering. All druggists, 1Oc, 25c, 5Oc.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Horses and Mon.

study Of the relation between the
total length Of life and the time re-
quired to reach maturity has brought
out an interesting comparison between
men and horses. "a horse at s years
Is said to DO. comparatively. az old 40 .
man q 20. and may be expected to
behave. according to equine standards.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Her way Of. aettine L.

Wife (earnestly)-Georse. dear, I
have prayed SO ~fervently Of late for q
tailor-made gown. that I feel It would.
be flying In the face Of Providence not
to go and get measured at once
Brooklyn Eagle.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Successful Motor Tandem.

This machine has just been turned
out Of a factory at Waltham, Mass.
and in its trial spin on the track did
a mile in 1888, which is the fastest
mile ever ridden on the Waltham
track. The bicycle is driven by q
petroleum motor. It raj this ma
chine which paced Everett Ryan in
his ten-mile amateur record ride In
1859 As at Waltham. The makers
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
In 1901

she-What was the result Of to-day,s
bali games?
He-The Chicagos gooIe-egged the
Hawaiias. the Maniias won from the,
Brooklyns In the thirteenth, and the
:pittsburrs bsat the santagos n r. =
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
1ndeniahle.

"But." said the. philosopher, "stil
water runs deep, you Know"
"Well, what Of it?" replied the pessi.
mist. 'I've seen rusty nails that did
the same thing."-Chicago Tdmes-Her.
aid.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

We never heard Of husbands and
wives %quarreling about which loved
the other most.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

breadth from shoulder to shoulder is
desirable. The extension Of the color
of the yoke ove to the top of the arm
prduces this effect.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
More Than He Expe

More Than He Expected.
'Scribbler has a story accepted at
iast."
'Is it possible"
Eyes; he went home last night with
an awful yarn, and his wife believed
It ."-Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Read the Advertisements.

Read b
You will enjoy this publication much
better If you will get into the habit OF
reading the advertisements; they Will
afford a most amusing study, and
will put you in the way Of getting some
excellent bargains. Our advertisers
are reliable; they send what they ad-
vertise.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

e,ra Permanently Cured. MOI dts or nervousness aftss
art dav,s nae Of Dr.. Kline's Great Nerve Restore1.
aend Tor FREE o0.OO trial bottle and treas3ee.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

It may take nine tailors to make q
man, but one woman can break him.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

In pale pink ove white taffeta petit
coats. The cuffs and top of the sleeves.
breadth Of the skirt, are of embroidered
white mousseline de sole. The blouse
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
The Tudor, 9

The pretty Tudor sleeve, cut of at
the top and finished above the deep up
ward point with a small gathering cap
of fabric matching the yoke or guimpe,
is a model used on costumes and toll
cts of every sort. 1t is a particularly
serviceable style, where an increase of
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Boundsto BE Goo

Bound to BE Good.
Brown-Does that new restaurant
get up q good meal?
Observation-Disclosures the proprie.
tor dimes there.-Ohio State Journal.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

is of plain pink muslin. Black velvet
ribbons in groups Of three form the
garniture. The quaint hat is of black
tulle on wires. with huge bows and
strings of pale pink tulle.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

Mrs. Wlnnow's soothing Syrup.
For children toothing, softens the gum reduces b
6smmation, allays pain. cures wind collie. 26c Abott1A
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

DIR. J. II. R1NDLAUB, Specialist.
=. Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat,
Fargo, N. u.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

Some tailorsi give customers hts,
while others give them convulsions.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
re Cot Eve,

He Got Even.
she-I wouldn't marry you II you
were the last man on earth.
He-You wouldn't have q chance.
I'd surely have my pick then.-Thila.
delphia Bulletin.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
sweetbreads with Ham Garnlsh.

Cook a pair of large s~weetbreads 20
minutes in boiling sailed water.
Plunge into cold water, trim, wipe, roll
in fine sailed bread crumbs, dip in
beaten egg, roll in crumbs again and
fry in deep, hot fat. Drain and serve
q la Modena. Cut into strips the size
of matches part Of the breast. of q
roasted chicken, some lean cold boiled
ham and cooked spaghetti-about a
cup Of each. Keep them hot In a
steamer until the sauce is ready.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

Piso's Cure for Consumption hes bssp
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
A Lone.Distance Photorraph.

A Long-Distance Photograph.
Mr.. Clifford L. Higgins Of Duluth,
Mimi. in sending this photograph.
writes: ''It is a view taken with a
4 by S camera, ordinary lens, of a tug
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
"A 9tnnresFastA

Landlady-Well, there's no account
ing for tastes.
Boarder-very true. This coffee
for Instance.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08

H.l,s Catarrh Cure
Is a constitutional euro. Price, 75c
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Cheese Straws.

Chop one heaped tablespoon butter
into one cup -four, mix in n s~altspoon
paprika and one cup grated cheese.
Wet with. ice water to a stir paste.
Roll out very thin. cut with pastry
jaeger into strips one-fourth inch wide
by six inches long. Lay them apart on
a wet baking pan, bake in quick oven
a delicate brown. Sprinkle with fine
salt, pile log cabin form and serve
with salad.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Tutti Fruit for rsrt..

Take equal parts Of stoned cherries.
currants, red raspberries and large
gooseberries. Mash tie currants,
squeeze out the juice and use that to
dissolve the sugar. Allow nj pound Of
sugar to each pound Of ruit. Mix and
boil until thick like jam. Delicious for
tarts.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-07-08
Boiled Icing.

1Vl0 1CAuBs
Boil one-third cup boiling water and
one cup Of granulated sugar without
stirring until the strip will thread from
the end Of a skewer. Have ready the
white Of one egg beaten stiff; pour the
strip on gradually, beating at the same
time; add two teaspoons lemon Juice,
and beat until stin enough to spread
with a broad knife.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-12-28
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarah Cure.
]. f. CHENEY & CO., Proprietors,
Toledo, Ohio.
We, the undersigned, have known j.
f. Cheney for the past fifteen years
and believe him honorable in all his
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by the firm.
WEST & TRUAN, Wholesale Drug
g;sts, Toledo, Ohio.
WALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Price 75c per bottle; sold by all drug
gists. Testimonials free.
HALLS Family Pills are the best.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-12-28
A SURE CURE FOR GROUP.
Years Constant Us
Without A Failure.

The first indication ofcroup is hoarse-
ness, and in child subject to that dis
ease it may be taken as sure sign of
the approach of an attack. Following
this hoarseness is peculiar rough
cough. If Chamberlains Cough Rem
edy is given as soon as the child be-
comes hoarse, or even after the croupy
cough appears, it will prevent the at
tack. 1t is used in many thousands of
homes in this broad land and never
disappoints the anxious mothers. We
have yet to learn of single instance
in which it has not proved effectual.
No other preparation can show such a
record twenty-five years constant use
without failure. For sale by Nick
Doffiing & Co., Extra; A. H. Roberts,
Audubon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-12-28
SENATORIAL RACE.
Politicians Return to Des Moines Ready
to Resume rc-Pulling.

Politicians Return to Des Moines Ready
to Resume Wirc-Pulling.
Dies MONIES, Dec. 27.-The senatorial
fight is to be resumed in earnest this
week. The legislators, after spending
Christmas at home, began pouring into
town again today, and are now here in
force. The candidates for speaker Of
the house, Messrs. Eaton and Bowen,
came in last night j. W. and j B.
Blythe, managers of Senator Gears
fight, are here and their lieutenants are
coming on every train. Both sides
say the fight will be resumed in earnest
tomorrow, and there will be no more
cessation. Both sides express the same
confidence as heretofore in the election
of their respective senatorial candidates,
Gear and Cummins.
Cummins' managers here claim that
Senator Gear has promised M. L. Tenn
pie, member elect from Clarke county,
the position of federal judge, to fill the
vacancy caused by the death Of Judge
Woolson. Their claim is based upon
statements it is alleged Temple made
while here last week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-12-28
AGAINST PURE MILK LAW.
Judge Bishop keverses a Case, Holding
the Legislature Went Too Far.

Judge Bishop Keverses a Case, Holding
the Legislature Went Too Far.
Dies MONIES, Dec. 23.-Judge Bishop
handed down a decision yesterday morn
ing in the case of the state against G..
I. Schlenlser. the milkman who was
tried and found guilty of selling adult.
Grated milk. The verdict is reversed
and the defendant discharged from all
further liability. In the opinion of the
court the legislature erred when it went
farther in the promises than it had
power to. Ii this case no element of
fraud appears, says the court, and there
was nothing incident to the commodity
dealt i'll which rendered it injurious to
the public health
Judge Bishop continues: 81 cannot
conceive Of any reason why a person
who desired to buy milk containing a
slight quantity of boracic acid should
not be permitted to do so.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-12-28
..NEW} OF H'4H1l1II

who arrived last Friday evening. AS
this is the first time that these two
brothers have met tor long time it
needless to say that they they are
enjoying this one very much.
Following is the question for debate
at the Burshy College Literary for
next Wednesday evening: Resolved,
That women should have the right of
suffrage. Albert .Pratten affirms and
Charley White denies. Last Wednes-
day evening was held the most inter-
esting debate in the history of the
society. The judges decided that there
was no danger of the downfall of the
nation. These officers were elected
for the next two months:
John Moore, President.
Albert Pratten, Vice-President.
b. r.. Kindred, Secretary.
A. X. Smart, Assistant Secretary
Andrew r. Smith, Marshal.
Following is a list of pretty and
useful gifts received by MIR. and Mrs.
l.. j. Ward, who were married at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clark Wilson, on Wednesday,
December 20, 1899:
Center table, Mr.. and Mrs. George LETTER;
table cover Bird Leifler; rocking chair, Mr..
John White and Miss Birdella Wilson; lamp.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. R. Parnham; Plates, Mr.. and
Mrs: j. c. Wilson; Sad Irons, Mr.. and Mrs. S. X.
White; fiat irons. Mrs j. E. Parsons; silver
Louis Ward Knives and forks, Mrs. S. T. Earn
est and Miss Jennie Hawley; berry set, Mr. and
Mrs. d. and Anna Teegarden; fruit dish, Miss
guests; tea set and fruit dishes, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
w. Parsons; sugar shell butter knife Corey
Wilson; table cloth, napkins, Miss Maud and
clock. Mr.. and Mrs. John Campbell; set plates,
cups and saucers, Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Wilson
sofa pillow, Leah Charles and Harold Parnham
quilt Mr.. and Mrs. S. d. Coonrod: granite stew
pan and vinegar cruet, h. O, Shocsmith.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-12-28
Iowa Educators Assembling.

Dies MONIES, Dec. 27.-The advance
guard of the Iowa State Teachers as
ISOLATION arrived in town yesterday and
others are coming in such large num-
bers as to Indicate the greatest attend
ance in the associations history. The
Iowa Educational council, auxiliary to
the association, held it's first meeting
last evening, the topic for discussion
being County Normal Institutions,
the principal address being delivered by
President H. D. Seerley of the state
normal school of Cedar Falls
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-12-28
Held I'm On a Train.

aMEs, Ia, Dec. 27.-Carl Smith of
Council Bluffs was held up and robbed
Oil u Northwestern train a short dis
lance out of this city. He fell in with
q stranger who won his confidence.
Near this city the stranger invited
Smith out on the platform. When the
train stopped at the railroad crossing
west of here, the stranger struck Smith
Oh the head with a sandbag and rifed
his pockets, securing money, jewelry
and ticket to Chicago. He then
pushed Smith from the train to the
ground, where Smith remained in a
dazed condition for half an hour.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-12-28
Dryer Appeals to Court.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Dec. 27.-Erwin
Dryer, who was the low bidder for the
contract for city lighting at recent
meeting Of the city council, but whose
bid, together with that of the Council
Bluffs Gas and Electric company,
was turned down by the coun-
Gil, which accepted the bid of Thomas
Bowman, last evening instituted suit in
the district court against the city Of
Council Bluffs, the mayor and all the
separate members of the city council,
and Thomas Bowman, to have the
award Of the contract for lighting TO
Thomas Bowman set aside.