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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-23
INTER- ADVANCES.
Iowa Banks Demand and . re
Cent on Farm Security.

Cent ON Farm Security.
Des Moines. Iowa. Dec. 10. - Iowa
bankers and financial concerns are
raising the rates on farm loans. and.
whereas > and o1-2 per cent WAS &C.
ccpted until recently. 6 and I per cent
is O demanded and secured. Bank
erS report that the demand is fully
equal to the supply for the first time
i'll two years. They attribute it to the
tightncss of the Eastern money mar
ket and say the East is drawing IL
great deal Of money out of Iowa.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-23

Red Wing, Mimi. Dec. IL. - Henry
Damman, aged sixty years. was found
dead in bed. The coroner's jury found
that he died from alcoholism.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-23
END CT THE DEBATE
CURRENCY SPECIFIC COME TO A
CLOSE.

Republicn Lenders Attempt to Get
the to Introduce n
Free silver Amcndmcn in Order
to Show the Differences in the
Democratic Party on That Sub
ject Eastern Raise
Obtrctionn-DnIxclI, Dolliver and
Close the Debate for
the Republicans.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-23
BRITISH AROUSED
NOW REALIZE THE MAGNITUDE OF
THE TASK BEFORE THEM.

Baron Roberts Ordered to South
Africa as COmmandcr-in-Chfef,
With LOr Kitchner as Chief-Of-
S~taf-Buller Will BE Kept Busy
in Natal-All the Remaining POr-
lions of the Army Reserve Called
Out - Militia B%nttaliOns Will Be
Allowed to Volunteer for Service
Outside of the Kingdom Strong
Force Of Volunteers Will BE EN-
plOyed.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-23
Many House. Dc.troxad

Port au Prince. Dec. II. - During a
fire in the Rue Runion about twenty
five houses were destroyed and two
iremen were injured.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-23
TEN YEARS. SAVING.
Lumber Cutting Contract Given
G.nv. SNNfInlJ

GOV. Scofle2G.
Marinette. Wis. dec. ~. 1t is re-
ported that Gov. Srutipld has pur-
chased Il sawmill at Superior and
closed the contract With the Hines
Lumber Company If Chicago TO saw
:3OO,OOO.OOO feet OF pine. Ii is one of
the largest saving contracts ever
given. and will rake ten years to com
plete.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-23
Re.ult Of Brftish Rcvcr.cs.

Storkstrom. Dec. 19.-As a result of
the British reverses the whole country
.northward is in rebellion. The natives
there, as we'll as those in Basutoland.
are said to be much disturbed and
losing heart respecting the strength Of
the British.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-23
Buller's Losses.

London. Dec. 19-Gen. Butler reports
to the war office that his losses in the
recent engagement were: Killed. 81;
wounded, G67; missing. 34S:: total.
1907.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-11-30

~ Cd saying, 'All things
p him who waits" should
llihsd by the understanding
40 man who waits patiently
shat he desires will probably
6s6cd with whatever comes.
nan who sits and waits,
- desirable opportunities,
dpss his business and his de-
l1nts IN Injustice.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-11-30
. 3sssitr SINNER.
! prrroN, LOUISIANA
.r.v NOVEMBER so 1899.
= Mrs. M. L. Rasberry's
..eonable rates.
..,v Of us have received q
=, Of blessings during the
s, vhich we can give thanks
u,sh Grade Candies.

Hish Grade Candies.
,.ncv candies chocolates,
,.l,ovs and bon bons,) at
!. per pound are equal to
s Is from IS cents to 30
Der pound. I have nice
. put it up in.
]. D. LEE,
The Cash Grocer.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-11-30

- and Ranch: Bull fighting
neae-b eating are outlawed in
eouatry, but two clustering
- can maui each other into
ibility and until the ring is
~ with blood, in the pres
of delighted multtudes, and
ealIed sport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-11-30

coroner's inquest held in
- tuesday over the body of
~ TAYLOR, colored, it appears
s. Inv came to his death by
uahot wound ct the hands OF
thompson, q colored boy,
.l.;ms that he did not think
nm would shoot.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-11-30
Not a.eurprise.

It win not be . surprise to any one who
are ct all familiar with the good qualities
Of Chamberlain Cough Remedy, to
know that people everywhere take pleas
ure in relating their experience in the
use Of that splendid medicine and in
telling OF thessbenefit they have received
from Il, Of bad colds it has cured Of
threatened attacks Of pneumonia it has
averted and Of the children It has saved
from attacks Of Group and whoopine
cough. L is grand, good medicine
For sale by al druggists.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-11-30
Fruit Cake.

M trouble about baking one
~ ron can get the most delic-
Fruit Cake you ever tasted
las md 10 pound sizes at %
,px pound. from
j. D. LEE, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-11-30
Health Food.

ealry 5 line of Battle Creek
lsinm Food and unferment-
Fape Juice. Also Ralston's
okiast Food, Pan Kake Flour
vhols wheat or gluten Flour.
gfvs No 8 call if you suffer
T. Indigestion.
Yours to serve,
J. D. LEE.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-11-30
C0lORED NORMAL AND
Industrial School,
Atkins, La.
We shine 'en1 free.

TO WHOM r. MAT CoNcERM:
Tn order TO better the condition Of the
i c1lored youths Of Bossier parish,
and tho State Of Louisiana, . company
Of colorod men In Ward / organized
hsmselves into . body corporate TO build
and operate . Normal and Industrial
School, for Teaching, Sewing, Black
smithing, Carpentry, Shoemahng, Saw
milling, Engineering, etc.
The text books are to be tho Same as
used in tho public schools Of tho State.
Tho buildings are put up At no expense
to the parish.
Dr.. J. L. NJ. Curry, Washingtony D.
c., has indorsed the work.
The School opens second Monday In
january and continuing 100 days. The
management is prepared to mako ad-
vanceS where scholars are able to pay
fnll board. Here is . chance for the
colored boys and girls to prepare them
selves for industrial usefulness In life.
For further information address
L. e. b. ROSSER,
Box 191, Shreveport, La.
Or N. L. PAUL, Plain Dealing
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-11-30
allpox is reported in many
Nm the Indian Territory.
ay1nith is suffering the usual
g u popular femininity in
surrounded by Beers
nore American.

= ale : lot Of hay tools, cul-
-. Some are almost q good
q yoa want cheap tools write 10
s* ". 1. FosrER, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-11-30
Oaacial.


On motion and second, thef Oh
lowing ordinance was passed:
An Ordinance to amend and re-
enact section four az of an Or
dinance providing for the con-
struction, maintenance and re-
pair of the Public Roads and
Bridges in and for Bossier par.
ish in accordance with Article
2o1 of the Constitution of 1893,
passed by the Police Jury of
Bossier parish, La, on July 7th.
1898.
Be it Ordained by the Police
Jury Of Bossier Parish, That
section four az of an ordinance
providing for the construction,
maintenance and repairsof the
public roads and bridges in and
for Bossier parish, in accordance
with Article 201 of the Constitu-
ton of 1893, passed July Z, 1893,
be amended and re-enacted 80 as
to read as follows:
Section 4. Be it further or
dained, That if any party SUBJ
ject to a per capita tax under this
ordinance shall fail to pay the
same to the Sheriff and Tax Col
lector on or before the LIST day of
January Of each year, he shall be
considered q delinquent, and the
Sheriff and Tax Collector shall
give him written notice Of said
delinquency by postal card adj
dressed to him at his postof6ce as
shown by the per capita tax roll
furnished by the Parish Assessor,
for which he shall be entitled to
collect from said delinquent the
sum OF ten cents; and that, if af-
ter thirty days from date Of said
notice, said delinquent shall not
have paid said per capita tax and
cost, it shall be declared . misde-
meanor on his part, and he shall
be subject to indictment by the
Grand Jury Of said parish. or bin
Of Information by the District
Attorney, to be prosecuted before
the District Court Of said parish,
and upon conviction shall be fined
in a sum Of not less So 80, nor
more than s. 90, and all cost Of
prosecution. and in default Of the
payment of fine and cost he shall
be sentenced to work upon the
public roads of the parish under
it's Superintendents two days fol-
each dollar of the fine and cost.
Provided that this amendment Of
said section four az shall in nc
wise effect the legality or force Of
said section four as now in force,
or relieve any violators of said
section from the penalties already
incurred hereunder; provided
| further, that this amendment taxi
| effect from and after its promul.
CATION. E. 8. DoRTcH,
President Police Jury
B. r. NASH, Clerk Police Jury
4
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-11-30

The Kansas thermometer has
now dropped from hero to zero.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-11-30

- Kentucky Governorship
IDS upon the action of the
! Board in disposing of the
1oots.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-11-30

p. 8. We request every white person
TO hello interest the colored youths on
their farms and direct them to Us. We
don't care how poor they may be.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-11-30
SHREVEPORT
UNDERTAKING CO.,

Funeral
fuvnIDhe48
4 nd Embalming. Picture Frames Of
IL all kinds made to order. No. Ill
Texas street; residence up stairs.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-11-30

STATE Of Louisiana, Having examined
Parish 81 Booster. the foregoing act Of
incorporation and finding nothing therein
contrary to law, ! hereby approve the
same. -.
Done and signed On this the 18TH oay
Of November, 1879. .rnrr
District Of Ia,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1899-11-30

STATE Or LoUls1ANA, BE it moMn,
PARIsH OF BossIER. ] that on this the
18th day OF November. A. D., (loeD),
eighteen and ninety-nlne, before me,
Robert Beverly Hill, Deputy Clerk ana
ex-o6icio Deputy Recorder and Notary
Public in and tor the Pa.lsh 81 6ossleI,
louisiana, duly commissioned ana quail
ified, and in the presence OF the snoscr1o-
ing witnesses hereinafter named and un.
dersigned, personally came ana appeared
the persons whose names are hereunto
subscribed, who severaly declared, that
availing themselves OF the provisions OF
an act, No. SO, of the session OF the Leg
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-21
ABBREVIATED TELEGARMs.

All grades of refined sugar have
been reduced IS cent at New York
The Standard Oil company will fight
the antitrust law of Nebraska.
Union tailors in Toledo struck for an
increase Of prices on piece work.
a. l.. Robinson. formerly of Chicago,
is reported to have been drowned in
Colorado.
Florence Marryat Mrs Francis
Lean. the novelist, is dying at Brigh-
ton, England.
Secretary Gage and wife are at Chi
cagO for Il few days previous to going
farther west.
There are three cases of small DoX
among the soldiers at the PresidiO, the
military post near San Francisco
The special election ut New Lisbon.
Wis, resulted in fixing the saloon
license ut 5000 for the coming year.
On the north coast of King Charles
Island, in the arctic. m anchor and Il
buoy marked "Andree Polar Expo
ditiOn," have been found.
Q. Il. Williams has been appointed
judge of the supreme court of Mil
waukce county, Wisconsin. to succeed
the late Judge Sutherland.
None of the cabinet will he present
at the New York Dewey reception. be-
cause with the president the members
will meet he admiral at Washington
Yesterday was Garibaldi day for the
10000 Italians in Chicago. 1t was the
anniversary of Garibaldi's triumphal
entry into Rome, and was duly cele-
brated.
Walter Loew, who had been missing
from his home at Chicago since July,
is dead az Dunning insane asylum. His
relatives learned of his insanity after
his death.
Mail advices from Picking report the
sudden and dangerous illness of the
empress doWager. and the accompany
ing report that Ii Hung Chang has
been called upon to resume his old
rank and office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-21
ODD FELLOWS IN LINE.
Parade at Detroit Sees $500 in the Ranks
Men and Women.

Detroit Sept. 21.-For more than an
hour yesterday afternoon $500 Odd
Fellows and their sisters of the Reb-
Fellows and their sisters of the Re
bekah order were passing in review be-
Grand Sire Cable and Major General
]. +. Ellacott. chief of the grand sireS
staff. II was the finest and largest
procession seen in Detroit since the
great q. \. II. parade in 1890. Fully
q score of bands furnished the music.
Street car and other traffic was suS-
pended along the line of march. and
the police kept the crowds of specta-
tors well back on the sidewalks.
Women of the Rebekah branch rode
in SiXty-fve carriages with q large
float. illustrating "Rebekah at the
Well" in their midst. The representa-.
tves to the Sovereign Grand lodge oc-
cupied respective carriages designated
by shields hung thereon. bearing the
names of the states the occupants rep
resented. All the states and the Can
adiun provinces We're thus in the line.
When Grand Sire Pinkerton and asso-
GATES had finished the review. they en-
tered carriages and, escorted by the
Junia HuSSarS. of Columbus, O.,
brought up the rear of the grand pro-
ppSSiou
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-21
ALFRED DKEYFUs A FREE MAN.
Released and Given His Liberty, at
O'clock in the Morning.

Paris, Sept. 21.-The AurOre today
publishes the following declaration
from former Captain Dreyfus: The
government of the republic has given
me my liberty. But liberty is nothing
to me without honor. From today l
shall continue to seek reparation for
the frightful judicial error of which l
remain the victim. | wish France to
know by Il definitive judgment that
/ am innocent. My heart will only be
at rest when there remains not a single
Frenchman who imputes to me the
abominable crime perpetrated by an
other.
This is the first word from Captain
Dreyfus as Il free man since his con-
viction in 1894. at 300 a. m. yesterday
he was released from the military pris-
on at Rennes and went aboard Il train
for Nantes. accompanied by his broth
er Matthew, Immediately. Nine. Drey-
fuS had left Rennes previously. No
body saw Dreyfus leave except the
officials who released him and his
brother. He was accompanied on the
train by the chief of the secret police.
NJ. Niguier, and a policeman. besides
his brother and arrived at Nantes at
Sir n. IN. yesterday.
The Dreyfus brothers alighted on the
platform first, followed by NJ. Viguier.
who inquired If they could have n pri-
vate room. \ waiter replying in the
affirmative the brothers entered Il room
and ordered two glasses of milk. while
NJ. Viguier and the policeman re-
manned outside in the public bar. In
quiry was then made concerning the
Bordeaux train. which, they were in
formed. left at SOS a. m. All four then
entered a frst-class compartment in
which there were already other pas
sengers. 1t was intended by thus re-
framing from any attempt to secure
privacy to avoid exciting curiosity, and
this apparently succeeded. NJ. Viguier
and the policeman only went as far as
the first stop. Vertou. whence they re-
turned to Nantes, en- route for Paris.
leaving the brothers to continue their
journey alone.
The Journal Officiel publishes the
decree granting pardon to Dreyfus.
Marquis de Gallifet. minister of war.
points out that Dreyfus has already
undergone five years deportation. but
that. as the law does not assimilate his
deportation with seven years solitary
confinement the prisoner would have
to undergo ten years detention. The
minister also calls attention to the fact
that the health of the prisoner is seri-
ousIy compromised and that he would
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-21
ASSAULT ON a CASHIER
Old Man with Assaulted with a Hammer
AssaiIant Shoots Himself.

Chicago, Sept. 21.-Frederick ]. Fill
bert. the aged cashier OF the Palatine
bank-twenty-s miles north of Chi
cago-is lying close to death as the re
suit of an attack made upon him yes
terday by young man who gives the
name of Walter Lawton. The latter
is in the county Jail suffering from Il
bullet wound in the abdomen which
will probably prove fatal. II. Plagge.
40 years old, farmer whose in
tervention at the critical moment pre-
vented the outright murder of the cash
Ter. is at his home cut, bruised ana dis
abled. as the result of his struggle
with LawtOn.
Lawton, who says that Filbert alien
ated the affections of his wife, at
tackled Filhcrt with Il tack-hammer.
pounding him on the head. When
Plagge appeared Lawton treated him
the same way. but was thrown to the
floor. While there Lawton drew Il re-
volver land in the struggle shot him
self. Late last night it was announced
that both Filbert and Lawton would
die
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-21
MEMORIALS TO HEROES.
Dedication of Monuments on the Field of
Chickamauga.

Chattanooga, Tenn. Sept. 21.-Judge
D. b. Mcconnell. president of the In
diana-Cl-ckamauga Park committee.
presided at the dedicatory exercises OF
the monuments of that state at the
park yesterday, and introduced Gov
ernor Mount. The governor. in behalf
of the state. complimented the com
mission on its faithful service to the
state. and said: Il esteem it a signal
honor to stand upon the very spot
where 1 fought thirty-fve years ago as
a common soldier. and speak in memory
of the brave men of n great state.
Indiana had more men act
ually engaged in the battle of Chicka-
manga and sustained a greater loss in
killed and wounded. than the United
States lost on land and sea in defeat
ing the Spanish armies and in destroy
ing their fleets"
After this ceremony the monument
to Wilder'S brigade was dedicated
The Wilder monument stands 10o feet
tall from base to top of flagstaff. The
base is nineteen feet square and the
main cylindrical shaft sixteen feet in
diameter. The monument is medieval
in character and the most massive and
imposing in the National Military park.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-21
not be able without great danger to

not be able without great danger to
undergo prolonged detention.
The report of the war minister con-
cludeS thus: THE government will not
have met the wishes of the country.
which desires pacification. If it does
net hasten to efface all traces of the
painful conflict. 1t belongs TO you, NJ.
le Presidente. by an act OF lofty hui
mainly. to gfve the first pledge of the
work of appeaSement which opinion
demands and the good of the republic
commands
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-21
EIecutOr's Notice.
Re of August Huesltg. deceased.

Estate OF August HuesiI z, deceased.
The undersigned having neen appointed
eXecutrix OF the last Will and tesla
ment Of August Huesing. late OF the
county OF Rock Island, state or Illinois,
deceased, hereby gives notice that she viii
appear before the county court Of Rock
Island county. at the county court room, in
the city of Rock Island. at the November
term, on the first Monday IN November next,
az which time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested to at
tend, for the purpose of having the same ad-
Iusted. All persons indebted TO said estate
are requested TO make Immediate payment
to the undersigned.
Dated this 2lst dav OF August, ID. 1899.
MARIA HUE-I=C. Executrix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-21
Scores OH the Ball Field.

Chicago. Sept. 21.-LeaGue base bali
scores yesterday were: At New York
--PittSburS l. New York ,: at Brook
lyn-St. Louis :. Brooklyn 3: at BaIti-
more - Cleveland -. Baltimore &: at
Philadelphia - Cincinnati >: philadel-
phia 4 At Neutrality-suspicious. l.
Washington l: (second Game) Louis
Vile 6. Washington 1; at Boston-Wet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-21
HENRY A. PARDON
LEGAL.
Executors Notice.
he of Ellen Bic. deceased.

The undersigned. having been appointed
eXecutoro OF the last VIII ana to 'tsmenL OF Ellen
Ellis. late OF the county OF Rock Island,
state OF Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that he will appear before the county court OF
Rock Island county, at the county court room,
In the city OF Rock Island. at the November
term, on the first Monday I'm November next.
at which time al persons having claims
against said estate are notified and requested
TO attend for the purpose of having the same
ad juStcd. All persons indebted to said estate
are requested 70 make Immediate payment to
the undersigned.
Dated this 5th day OF Sept mbcr. A. d. 1899.
Il. ii. ELLIS, Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-21
Wreck Kills AN Engineer.

Parkersburg, w. Va. Sept. 21.-Train
No. ,. on the Baltimore and Ohio due
in Cincinnati at 5:15 y. m. was
wrecked near Petroleum, w. Va. En-
gineer William Meyers was killed
Three postal clerks and three train
men were injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-21
Rich Strike of Ore.

Platteville. Wis. Sept. 21.-The Lead
and Zinc Mining company. of Platte
Vile, has just struck an eight-inch
sheet of rich black jack. almost pure
ore. The prospects are big and there
is much excitement over the find. This
ia the best mining region in this sec
ton of Wisconsin, but it has not been
worked for. NpnrS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-21
Hospital DESTROYED bv Fire.

Norfolk, Va, Sept. 21.-St. Nincent's
hospital burned this morning. Mrs.
Dolane, nurse, was badly injured.
All the patients were safely removed
except two, an insane man and a wo-
man, who are missing. Loss. $3.50. 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-21
Earthquake Shakes Glacier.

Seattle, Wash, Sept. 21.-News has
been received from Alaska to the eff
feet that the front of the Taku arm
glacier was shattered by recent
and that thousands of tons
OF ice were precipitated into the sea.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-21
Only 400 Rebels at Zanaboanga.

Manila. Sept. 81. $50 p. m.-Cable
reports from IloilO concerning the re-
suits of General Bates second trip
among the southern islands indicate
that only about 400 rebels at Zambo-
anga refuse to recognize American
q kCrifN-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-21
Gentry Defeats Joe Patchea.

Oklahoma City, o. r, Sept. 21.-John
Il. Gentry won the race with Joe
Patchen here yesterday in two straight
heats. The time announced was 200
and 2.O7
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-21
aIenard County Republicans.

Petersburg. Ills. Sept. 21.-The Men
ard county Republican convention met
in this city and nominated Edward
Johnson for county commissioner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-21
DECLINED to ACCOUNT for the Funds.

Ishpeming. Mich, Sept. 21.-Mayor
Neelcy yesterday removed City Re
cOrder James Johnson from cIerkship
of the water and electric light board,
because of his refusal to give an ac-
count of funds in his keeping.