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OF MUNICIPALITIES.
The State Convention in Session at
San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. ID. The
League of California Municipalities con-
vened this afternoon Representatives
from seventeen municipalities were
present.
The convention was called to order
by Mayor James D. Phelan of San
Francisco. Mayor Phelan spoke with
satisfaction Of the growth Of the league,
anu pointed out the advantages to be
gained by each municipality by ex-
change of ideas. He paid tribute TO
Oakland and Los Angeles and their
schools, saying they were far ahead Oh
this city in. that respect.
Mayor Eaton of Los Angeles deliv-
cred some very pointed remarks on the
Vrooman Act and the police pension
law, both of which he said should be
repealed.
Mayor Snow of Oakland, Chairman
Joseph Hutchings of the Board of Trus-
tees of Palo Alto. G. Ben F. Lamborn,
City Clerk of Alameda; Supervisor
Lewis F. Byington OF San Francisco,
and 1teorge Hansen of Berkeley also
addressed the convention.
A paper by Mayor Brooks of Marys-
vile, in his absence, was read by Sec
rotary H. A. Mason of Santa Clara.
The convention will be in session I'M
til Friday.
The future OF the league and the
work in contemplation by it-street I'M
provement, sewerage problems, owner
ships and operation of water, gas ana
electric works, licenses and needed mu-
nicipal legislation on all lines-will be
before the body for discussion.
Professor Jordan of Stanford Uni
versity addressed the convention to-
night.
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THE TRANsvAAL WAR.
General Anderson Says British Are
Violating Military Usage.

CHICAGO, Dec. 13.-"There is one
feature of the war in the Transvaal
that is not generally considered" said
General Thomas M. Anderson to-day,
land that is that the English are vio-
lating military usage by fighting with
three armies of INVASION
He continued: 1T has always been
considered good tactics in wars of in
vasion to concentrate the invading
forces, and the rule is seldom violated.
The British campaign against the
Beers is being made with three dis
tinct armies operating in as many
parts of the enemy's country. In this
case this is made permissible, and is
doubtless being done, for the reason
that not the least important danger for
the English to guard against is the
invasion Of thus far pacific colonies by
the Beers. These. colonies are honey
combed with Dutch, and the presence
of any considerable number of Beers
in them might lead to revolt. This the
English must prevent, as we'll as carry
on an offensive campaign, and, if it
can be accomplished at all, it will be
by attacking from several different
points, as is being DONE"
GOING TO JOIN THE BOERS.
CLEVELAND, Dec 13.-The Plain
Dealer" tomorrow will say:
"A party of twenty young Irish
Americans have lefl this city to join
the Beers in their fight against Great
Britain. AT New York the young men,
who are mostly veterans of the Span
ish-American war, will join about 500
other Irishmen, and the entire party
will sail from New York ON Saturday
for Paris. In the latter city the men
will join an Irish regiment being
formed to go to the assistance of the
Beers. The recruits from this coun-
try come largely from Chicago New
York, Boston, Philadelphia and Cleye-
land. i
Five hundred more Irishmen will
follow to Paris in a couple of weeks.
Plans have already been made for the
entire regiment of 1000 to reach the
scene of the fighting.
Major General William j. Gleason
one of the best known Americans
in this city, said: This movement has
been on foot among the Irish in Cleve-
land for about three weeks. In two
weeks another party from here will
leave for New York to enlist in the SER
vice. This uprising means a mighty
blow against England. All over the
country the Irish are now joining with
the Dutch, and the sending of volun-
teers to South Africa will be con-
tinued. We have tried to keep this
movement as quiet as possible"
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Sized Him UP.

Recently an eye-glassed yodng gem
tleman, accompanied by a stylish fem
mine friend was promenading Black
pool beach when man with asses ac-
costed him thus:
Ere We are, sir: two champion
donkeys for you an the lady. Nice time
for a ride, SIR
"Ah-get away: I'm--er-not used to
that-ah-sort of mount, my man." was
the lofty reply
Much to the Johnnie's and his fair
companions amusement, the jackass
owner instantly retorted:
was afeeard SO. mister; but never
mind. my mattel fix yer up E owns
the, 'obby-'osses. CTo boy.) Ere, JIM
my, show Tod Sloan to Bill Beresford's
decentralization Answers
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Large Land Transfer.

MONTEREY, Dec. 13.-A large land
transfer has just been recorded in this
county, by which Adelaide, Charles,
Ala, Henriette and Victoria Escholle.
heirs of the late Joseph J. Escholle,
pioneer of this city, deed their respec-
tive interests in the lands belonging to
the estate to the Joseph ]. Escholle
Estate Company, a corporation formed
for the purpose of managing the estate
as whole. The property transferred
embraces 1888 acres of land in Santa
Barbara County, a ranch in San Luis
Obispo County, lots in San Francisco.
Monterey and Garden City, and forty
acres of land near Monterey.
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Keeping the Secret.

1 have a secret with Santa Claus,
And he will never tell
He knows so many secrets because
He keeps them all SO we'll
But, oh, dear mother, if you could guess
How very surprised you'd be!
But nobody knows the leastest thing
But Santa Claus and me.
I wish could tell you, mother dear;
I'm sure you would love to know.
Can you wait till Christmas, do you
think?
The days are so very slow!
It's something you need for your dressing
case
I made tits all from me;
It's square, and pink, and covered with
lace,
And its name begins with C.
You mustn't know until Christmas Day.
Oh, myi aren't secrets fun!
And l can keep them, can't I, mamma?
never would whisper one!
FLORENCE Evelyn Pratt, in December
st. Nicholas.
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Rev. G. A. Easton Passes Away.

BERKELEY, Dec. 13.-Rev. G. A.
Easton passed away to-day at his home,
223S Atherton street Deceased was at
one time one of the best known Epis-
copalianS on the Coast. He was a
pioneer of Berkeley. having resided here
twenty-one years, and during that time
acted as pastor of ST. Marks Church.
Rev. Easton was born in New York in
1929, and was ordained in 1888, when
he became pastor of Grace Church,
Baltimore. From 1862 to 1869 he was
assistant minister of Grace Church,
San Francisco. DR.. Easton had the
distinction of being the first man to de-
vote himself to the ministry in Cali
fornia.
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AUSTIN CTex.), Dec. f3.-Information
reaching here to-day from Ortiz, State
of Sonora, Mexico, is to the effect that
following the engagement between the
main body of the Yaqui Indians and
the Mexican soldiers on December 30,
reported ia last nights dispatch, there
was a second engagement between these
forces on the evening of December 4th.
After the engagement near Rio Chico
on the Sd inst the Indians beat a hasty
retreat to the mountain Businesses along
the west bank of the Popphogi River,
which is considered to be the strong
hold. The Mexican forces, fearing that
if given little time the Indians would
secure reinforcements from the rowing
bands of Yaquis, who were out on
depredating tours, instituted forced
march after the retreating Indians, and
engaged them in second battle on the
evening of December 18th.
The Indians, after the first surprise.
deployed as usual and opened a fire
from behind rocks and trees, man for
man, in the usual manner. The en-
gagement, which was quite vigorous
while it lasted, was brought to a close
by darkness, after about three hours
fighting, and it is not known exactly
how many Indians were killed. The loss
among the soldiers is very small not
exceeding six killed and about dozen
wounded. The Indians probably lost
twice as many, as the soldiers surprised
them at the opening of the engagement,
and fired one or two rounds before the
Indians were sufficiently rallied to get
to cover. During the first onslaught
some dozen or more Indians were seen
to fall.
Upon the approach of night hostili-
ties ceased, and the soldiers at once re-
treated to the open ground along the
Pacific belt
From their post of observation in the
open ground the soldiers noticed quite
a number of signal fires burning along
the mountain tops, and it was evident
the Indians were summoning scouting
parties to their relief as speedily as
possible. The reports reaching Ortiz
We're to the effect that the Mexican
troops would renew the hostilities at
once, in the hope of effectively exter-
minating the main body of Indians be-
fore their allies could come to their
assistance.
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Garrett a Resident of Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 13.-Samuel H.
Garrett, mentioned in last nights dis
patches from Manila as General
Wheelers Secretary, and as having
been slashed by a boloman within
sight of the headquarters, is a resident
of this city, and his father and mother
and two brothers reside here. He was
a Rough Rider in Cuba, and attracted
the attention of General Wheeler, who
took him to Manila as his Secretary.
He is only % years of age. His rela-
tives are anxious to hear more of his
condition
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CARBONATE MINE DISASTER.
The Coroner's Jury Exonerates the
Company From Blame

TACOMA CWash.), Dec. ia Car
bonado special to the Ledger says:
Shortly after 1 o'clock this morning
the Coroners Jury rendered the fol-
lowing verdict:
1--WE find that the thirty-one men
giving their names) came to their
death by an explosion of gas from some
unknown cause
1--WE find that the Carbon Hill Coal
Company used due diligence to keep the
mine free from gas for the safety OF
it's employees, and has complied with
the State mining laws, and we attach
no blame to the said company
GEORGE E. MACARTIN,
Foreman"
One witness said the men frequentls
smoked in the mine when the bosses
were not around.
Governor Rogers was an interested
spectator at the inquest, and intends to
have the State Board of Coal Mine
Examiners pass on the disaster and the
mines condition.
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DEATH OF WASHINGTON.
Elaborate Preparations for Ce1e-
bration of Anniversary.

WASHINGTON, Dec 13-Elaborate
preparations have been made for the
celebration tomorrow of the centen-
NAL anniversary of the death of George
Washington. Many visitors from a dis
tance, especially the Masonic fraternity,
have arrived in this city to participate
in the ceremonies. The Masons and the
Red Men will conduct solemn exercises
separately at Mount Vernon.
The main Masonic services at Mount
Vernon will be held at noon at the
mansion, where President Mckinley is
expected to deliver an address.
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Judge Daingerfie1d.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 13-Presid-
ing Judge Daingerfeld of the Superior
Court left to-day for Santa Rosa, where
he will sit in the Superior Court i'll the
Santa Rosa water works case. Judge
Dougherty of Santa Rosa will sit in
Judge Daingerfield's court during his
absence.
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Oil Wells Purchased by Syndicate.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. ia syndi-
cate of San Francisco capitalists COM
posed of Alexander Hamilton, George
Greenwood, Lipman Sachs, Frank Mad
ison, Edgar D. Peixotto, Charles Sutro,
F. H. Beaver and J. Eraurnfeld pur-
chased the Parker oil wells in the west
ern portion of this city to-day, the
purchase price being 100000. The new
owners will Immediately commence de-
velopments on an extensive scale.
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Betteravia Sugar FACTORY.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Dec. 13.-The
sugar factory at Betteravia has been
closed for the season, after run of two
and half months, commencing Sep
TENDER 10th. The average run was 400
tons per day, and several times the fac
tory's capacity of 500 tons was exceed
ed. The capacity of the factory is to
be doubled for the next season.
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Judgment for Plaintiff.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13.-Superior
Judge Bahrs to-day gave judgment in
favor of the plaintiff in the suit OF the
L. E. White Lumber Company against
Helen Pauline White, executrix of w.
H. Whites will, for COS shares of the
capital stock of P. A. Buell. &, Company
of Stockton, which w. H. White held
in trust for the plaintiff.
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Ma;or Ioean's Widow.

YOUNGSTOWN (O.), Dec. 13.-Mrs.
John A. Logan, widow of Major Logan.
and children, accompanied by her
mother, Mrs. c. H Andrews, left this
afternoon for Coronado, CAL. where
they will await the arrival of the re-
mains of Major Logan from the Phil
ippines.
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The water meadows Of England sup
port immense grass crops, and the
water supply is constant source of
fertility. These meadows are Of such
ancient origin that the present occu-.
pants speak of them as having always
been irrigated in this manner.
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Penniless and Tired of Life.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. BE p
Walters, an aged man, committed sui
eide this afternoon at Harbor View
Bath. He used razor on the back of
his neck, inflicting a deep wound He
left a note saying he was tired of life.
and penniless;, that he could not find
employment on account of his age
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Suit Against stanislaus County.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13.-The
trial OF the suit of the San Joaquin
and Kings River Canal and River Com
pany VS.. the County of Stanislaus be-
gan before United States Circuit Judge
Morrow to-day The plaintiffs claim
they were overtaxed. and that their
water rates were lowered, which forced
them to suspend operations.
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San Diego and Cuyamaca Road.

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 13.-At a special
meeting of the directors Of the San
Diego, Cuyamaca and Eastern Rail
way to-day, vacancies on the board
were filled by the election of E. S. Bah
cock, A. E. Babcock and G. B. Grow.
The office of President, made vacant by
the resignation of Hebes Ingle, was
filled by the election of E. S. Babcock.
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A Hunter Missing.

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 13.-Much anxiety
is felt for the safety of Guy Gregory
of Coronado, who went hunting on the
bay in small boat at 3 o'clock yester-
day, since which time nothing has been
seen of him
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Resulted in a Tie.

SAN JOSE, Dec. 13.-The football
game at Cyclers' Park to-day between
the teams of the Normal School and
Santa Clara College resulted in q tie
Il to g. 1t was warmly contested, and
the honors were about even.
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Selma Won in the First Round.

SALINAS, Dec. 13.-In a fifteen
round go tonight before the Monterey
County Athletic Club George Selma of
Watsonville knocked out William Dunn
of San Francisco in the first round by a
right-hand swing on the jaw.
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Ross Indicted for Murder.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Dec. I3.AThe
Grand Jury to-day indicted Bert Ross,
a convict in San Quentin, for murder.
Ross, who was sent up for burglary
from San Diego County. assaulted
Deputy Sheriff w. F. Ward of that city,
from which injuries Ward died.
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Was Afraid the Beers VIII Win.

NEW YORK, Dec 13-Daniel Weber,
an Englishman, So years old, commit
ted suicide at his home here to-day
by jumping from the fourth-story WIN
dow. His son Daniel, with whom ne
lived, said that his father was mel
ancholy from being out of work ana
the news to-day that the English forces
were suffering reverses at the hanos
of the Beers. Just before killing hlm-
self the old man expressed the opinion,
I'm afraid the Beers will WIN
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SAN DIEGO. Dec. 13.-The British
gunboat Pheasant and the British sloop
of war 1carus arrived in port this
morning, bound for Acapulco, and will
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New Swimming Record.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. bat the
swimming tournament of the Olympic
Club tonight, H. A. Widemann made
a new worlds record, making the
twenty-five-yard dash in II 2-5 sec
OndS
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An Overdue Ship Arrives.

ASTORIA Orr, Dec. 13.-The ship
st. Enoch, long overdue from Panama
to Portland, crossed the bar this even
ing. All well on board.
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The Best Prescription for Malaria
and Fever is a bottle of Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic. 1t is simply iron and Quinine
in a tasteless form. No cure-no pay.
Price. so cents.
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The WAR WITH
YAQUI INDIANS.
Mexican Troops Have a Second En-
gagement With Redskins.
The Battle. Quite Vigorous While II Lasted,
Brought to a Close by Darkness.

The Troops Lost Six Killed and
About a Dozen Wounded, While
the Indians Probably Lost
Twice as Many, the Soldiers
Surprising Them and Firing
One OF Two Rounds Before the
Yaquis Were Sufficiently Raj
lied to Get to Cover.
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Women's Fine Dress Kid Gloves
$50 Special for Tonight.

This is a line of fresh, bright, new
place before you tonight at the abov,
yond competition. All sizes are comr
wanted fashionable colors, shades of
and white. They're the popular. two
self stitching; perfect in every point
many for 81. Gloves make excellent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

houses. two cotton ginning warehouses
one saw mill and a large buggy, carriage
and wagon factory. all working on fun
time and giving employment 20 a con-
stan1y increasing population.
There Is not a vacant residence III ths
town. and many applicants for homes for
the ensuing year have been turned away
stems are now being taken 10 establish
a hank here.
The schools. private and public. are
thriving and every phase OF prosperity Is
being experienced by the peoP.e.
This town was not incorporated III the
session of 1861. Prior TO that II was
known as Jerusalem and numbered In
population barely 100 souls. its chief claim
10 notice being that it was the county
scat. Now in little more than decad, II
is approaching a population OF 1000, with
every branch Of trade in successful prose-
cution.
T.. Whitefleld & co. have enlarged their
business by annexing a general undertake
ing establishment .,,,.
Among the new firms are Howell turner
& 60. and. williams q Kitchen, general
dealers IN merchandise.
Altogether. the outlook for 100 Is happy
and auspicious.
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In SunithvilIc.

sMITHvIId.E. VA. Dec. 2s.--Al 81 our
merchants report a very lively Christmas
trade with sales Tar in excess OF last
year. g..
During the year our Board Of Super
,,gsors have had erected a handsome TN
roof clerks Office. furnished with metallic
furniture Of the latest design, wnich
makes II as attractive and IS eohVeu-
lent as any in the old Commonwealth
ON the site OF the "Old Eagle Hotei'
which WIS burned in the fan Il 1855. Mrs.
Isabella Donald has erected new nou
ern hotel called the Caledonia which
Is run by Mrs. A. Il. Williams. The old
brick hotel will be repaired and refur-
nished. and will be occupied by Mrs. 5.
A. powlett. who Is well known TO the
travelling trade. and as a caterer, sec
ond 10 none She formerly was land
lady OF the "Old Eagle"
smith A co. have moved into their new
glass front. three-story brick store, which
f. a very handsome building.
A charter will be asked for at this ses-
sion OF the Legislature for railroad
10 run from this point 10 some point
on the Southern road.
A stock company IS being organized
for the purpose of building a large can
merry. 10 which IL is proposed 10 add a
small saw mill for fancy woods. They
expect to have the necessary building
erected and ready by the first OF the
spring.
Rice Brothers opened general mer-
chandise store here about December LIST.
Our bank, '"The Charlotte Banking ana
Investment Company" which Few
years ago only did a business OF about
$4,000 per annum. has increased Its
business TO over 10000 per month.
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The Town of CuIpeper.

cIrLPIPER. VA, Dec. 30-Speciai.-
The year 1899 Just closing can be reflected
upon by the business community OF IN 9
Mace as one OF great and unusual pros
perity
The FIRST Of the enterprises which has
erc.yn aud extended In trade Is the
tulpeper Milling Company, a creation OF
!. syndicate Of wealthy citizens.
They nre engaged In extensive opera
tfons. shipping daily large quantities or
flour OF the best grades TO points In
and out of the State. having reached a
capacity Of one hundred and twenty-five
barrels per day.
To the farmers this company offers a
fair home market for their grain, and In
addition a more than fair return FOR the
opportunity for mill offals and feed for
cattle at less expense than could other
wise be afforded them.
The improvements 10 .he towl IRE IN
evidence by the maclaamizing OF streets
water works. a fire department In con-
nection with e unsurpassed 10y any sim
liar organization in any town OF It's size
In the State.
The farmers have been successful IN
the raising Of the Sesf heef cattle seen
In this section for wears realizing ex-
ceiient prices More apples, too have
been sent from here than In many years.
In The last twelve months too no less
than twcn v-five private residences have
been erocled.
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Wrthcviiic's Prospects.

WYTHDVILLE, VA, Dec. 30-Special.
The end of the year 90 from business
resume finds Wythevllle in very healthy
condition.
Though mainly noted as mountain re-
sort, still the business industries are
growing The three larger mercantile
houses. owens & Kent, Bruce & Co. and
Boiling & Co.. all report an unprecedent-
ed business year, and this is more encour-
aging from the fact that all have either
greatly enlarged their quarters or have
moved into new ones during the past
year.
The Wythevile Foundry Co. is doing
a good, steady business. and the Sash.
Door and Blind Factory will begin the
New Year under new management COM
posed of experienced men of business A
new hotel has just been opened, modern
lied and admirably kept. viz: Hote Otey
Tie Fourth-Avenue Hotel, which has
been closed for some time, has been sold
TO Roanoke parties. and will soon be over
hauled and opened. The cattle business
has been good and the farmers have had
profitable markets fol their various COM
modties.
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PROGRESS IN SALEM.
New Buildings and Increase In Tele-
phone Facilities.

phone Facilities.
SALEM, VA, Dec. -Special.-Marked
improvements have been made In Salem
during the year 1899. The merchants have
been doing a larger amount Of business
This year than for many years previous.
Messrs. Smith and Ferguson. early In
the season, bought out the large dry
goods firm of J. X. &. Brown, Jr., and
have an Immense amount OF trade.
The Salem Sentinel Publishing Company
have remodeled their quarters and ntted
out a large store room facing on Main
street which is occup.-i by Mr.. h W.
Browns dry goods store.
Many new private residences have been
built and remodeled. Much Improvement
IS also being made as TO the appearance
Of he streets. new payements having
been laid Of vitrihed bricks on many OF
,he streets and new pavement has been
made on west Main street
The orIhanages here. both the Lutheran
and Baptist have made much progress
in the last year. the Lutherans having
purchased Hotel Salem, one of the most
modern and expensive ediiices In this por-
ton of the state. for their orphan home.
The Baptlsts have made plans 10 cost w.
GO for some additions TO their buildings.
Roanoke College has had one of the most
satisfactory and successful sessions in its
history.
The phone facilities have greatly in
creased. Two lines have been put up be-
tween Roanoke and this city The Inter
State Phone Company have secured
franchise and their central office IS In
course Of construction.
The electric car line, which runs between
Roanoke and this city, has changed hands
and the fare Is soon to be reduced and the
number of cars increased.