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Evening journal., 1900-05-23

over the battlefield of Gettysburg,
through the picturesque Blue Noun
tains via Hagerstown and Antietam,
and down the beautiful and historic
Shenandoah Valley TO the unique Cav
erns OF Lray; thence across the roll
ing hills Of Northern Virginia to Wash
ington, is the route of this tour-a sec
tion Of the country intensely interest
ing from both a historic and a scenic
standpoint.
The tour will leave New York 500
a. m, and Philadelphia 1920 p. m,
Tuesday. May 20. in charge Of one of
the company's tourist agents. and will
cover a period Of FIVE days. An expert
enced chaperon, whose especial charge
will be unescorted ladies, will ac-
company the trip throughout. Round
trip tickets, covering transportation,
carriage drives, and hotel accommoda-
tions. will be sold at the extremely low
rate Of S25 from New York, S24 from
Trenton, S22 from Philadelphia, and
proportionate rates from other points
For itineraries and full information
apply to ticket agents; Tourist Agent
.1l96 Broadway. New York: 4 Court
street, Brooklyn; 7S9 Broad street
Newark. n. j.: or address Geo. w
Boyd. Assistant General Passenger
Agent, Broad Street Station, Philadel-
phia.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
CLUB SEASON CLOSED
Smyrna Women Gave Best Musicale Ever
Heard There
speclal to the Evening Journal.

Smyrna, May 23.-The social event of
the season in Smyrna since Lent was
the musicale given in the Twentieth
Century Clubs room by the members
OF that organization, assisted by sew
eral friends. A large and appreciatve
audience was present. The program
was in two parts. The duet of Mrs.
James X. McCausland and Mrs
Thomas Coverdale, two OF Smyrnas
leading singers, was greeted with
round after round Of applause. as was
also the quartet, composed of Mrs
Coverdale, Mrs. McCausland, Mrs.
Frank Reynolds and Miss Laura Bell.
j. Edwin Hoffecker carried of the hon
ors for the men, while Watkins Or
chestra came in for much praise for it's
fine selections. Miss Adah farrell also
made great hit with her recitation.
The program consisted Of fifteen num-
bers. and IL is the general opinion the
musicale was the finest ever given in
Smyrna. It closed the meetings OF the
Century Club for the year.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
New Castle Boys Lark Might
Have Cost Their Lives
WERE IN WAY OF STEAMERS
Had Taken William Rainey'S Boat
and We're Fishing When Found
on EDGE Moor
Special q the Evening Journal

New Castle, May 23.-Adrift in a
boat, which was directly in the path OF
river steamers, with prospects OF being
run down, was the experience two
New Castle lads had early last evening.
That they were not concerned about
their dangerous position. nor fearful of
spending many hours Of the night on
the river far from home. was evidenced
by the fact that when rescuers found
Alwisha Morrison and Jonas Riggin
they had shad net floating ON the
water. and were otherwise engaged In
what they considered harmless sport.
Alwisha and Jonas are and 6 years
old, respectively, the children of WELL
known New Castle families and young.
sters, who have spent many hours
about the wharves here. Yesterday af-
tcrnoon they We're there, and as usual
We're clambering about the boats which
were tied up there. They seemed to bel
partial to the shad slsin Of William
Rainey, but not one OF the dozen
traders and fishermen who saw them
imagined that the youngsters were
planning to take the skin for an af-
ternoon Of sport. When, as though mol
one was In sight OF them, they hnuledI
In the forty-pound anchor that mooredI
the boat, pulled on the two sets OF oars.
and in a few minutes were several hun
dred feet from the wharf. a point from
which they did not attract attention.
THEY CAST A NET.
An hour passed and the lads were
opposite DuPonts pier, near theI
mouth OF the Chrstiana creek, In theI
Delaware channel. and being rapidly
carried on the flood tide. There they
cast over the 150 fathom net and later
proceeded to drag Il in as they had seen
experienced fishermen do.
While they were at this pursuit.
William Rainey was inquirlng OF the
frequenters Of the wharf here II any
body had taken his boat for the nights
fishing No one could answer. Pres
emily 1t was recalled that boys had
been seen in the boat, and Edward
Rodgers and Harry Lancaster prompt
ly concluded that the lads had taken
the skin. Mr.. Rodgers naptha launch
was made ready for sailing, and itsl
owner knowing that the tide was suf-
fciently strong to prevent the lads
making any progress against II, steam
ed it up the river to Edge Moor, where
the lads were found
They we're drawing the net, IN which
work they We're assisted by Messrs.
Rodgers and Lancaster. and were re-
warded by catch OF nine shad. The
boys, boat, net and shad were towed
here BY the launch. the youngsters
spanked, then put ashore, and the boat
securely fastened to the pier by Mr..
Rainey.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
YOUNG PEOPLE ENJOY THEMSELVES
They Celebrated Harry Montgomery's
Birthday in Great StyIe
special 10 the Evening Journal


New Castle. May 23-Many friends oil
Harry Montgomery. Jr., assembled atI
the home Of his parents, No. 161 North
Second street. last evening and OBJ
served his sixth birthday. The little
folks were treated 20 delicl1hs. which
they as wen as ti',t pasrEts. ,aioye /.
Harry was the recipient OF several
gifts.
The children present were: Bessie
Reynolds, Rose Reynolds, Sadie
Ferguson, Lizzie Whit, Annie
Mcclure. Katie Mcdaniel, Cora
Miller, laura Miller. Milhe Perrin,
Fannie PERRIN HELEN Beck Minnie
Beck. Ethel Earnes, Magdalone Re-
menter, Rose, Lucy. Lulu and Helen
Morrison. l.iama Simpson. Katie VIII
helm, Annie loucOugh Minnie Lou
cough. Lizzie Mcconnell. Lidic Doris.
Mnniie Rogers. Mary Kirk. Francis Nc
CafieTy Harry Neher, Rea Perrin. Ed
die Mcdaniel, Harry Miller, Harry
Montgomery. James Mcconnell. Charles
Simpson. Davis Jamison, Robert Jam
ison George Irons and Erwin Kirk.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23

The PENNSYLVANIA Railroads double
track line, laid with 100-pound steel
rails. has been completely ballasted
with stone during the past winter This
line is now one of the finest examples
of high-grade railroad track in this
country. 1t is not only as substantial
as the best portions of the main line,
but as free from dust A new system
Of automatic block signals, insuring
perfect safety of operation, has also
been Introduced. To these material
improvements will shortly be added
number Of new and powerful locomo-
tlves, which insure a high rate of speed
and a prompt performance of the fast
schedules. These new locomotives will
be run to and from both Broad Street
Station and Market Street Wharf.
The Summer time table will be the
most complete and mcst suitably adap-
ted to the requirements of all kinds
of travellers ever offered to the public
by the management Of this popular
line.
Under the present schedule, fast ex-
press trains leave Broad Street Station
for Atlantic City at $40 a. m, and 400
and 7.05 p. m, weekdays; 9.2O a. m,
and 7.05 p. m, Sundays. Express trains
leave Market Street Wharf at 900 a. m,
and 200, 400, and 500 p. m, weekdays;
800 a. m, and 1000 a. m, Sundays, and
1.3O D. m, Saturdays only.
In response to the popular demand,
which has been unusually stimulated
by the phenomenal Spring season, the
May l, placed on sale, at its Philadel-
phia ticket offices, northumberland
ffty-trip season, in addition to the reg
ular monthly and annual tickets be-
tween Philadelphia and Atlantic City.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
10 launch wrecked sohooner


HVVVIHI 20 IHe HNtHlnH JUurnnT
Lewes, May 23.-After waiting since
last October for big tide with which
to float the wrecked schooner Fal-
mouth, that was driven ashore at Re
hoboth ia the storm at that time. the
Morris, Maull & Burton Salvage Com
pany, of Lewes, which has the con-
tract to float her, has decided It will
be saving of time and money to put
ways under the vessel and launch her.
A large force of wreckers are working
daily at the foundation. and expect TO
have everything in readiness to slide
her on by Saturday Captain +. c.
Lubker, Of Lewes, is in charge OF the
work.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
DOGS MANGLE ANOTHER CHILD
authorities Demand That Dover BruteS
be Penned or Chained
Special to the Evening Journal.

Dover. May 23-Ihe quartet OF
young bulldogs which attacked little
Bessie Foreacre last week, tried to
make meal Of a little colored girl yes
ierday The child Mary Harris, enter
ed the yard OF Mrs. Thomas Clark,
where the dogs were. and. tripping, fell
to the ground. AS she lay PROSTATE the
animals attacked her, and she was
severely bitten before she was rescued.
The authorities, it is said, will d.
mand that the animals be kept penned
or chained.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
This is Prosperity
Special TO the Evening journal.

6UVCIaI 70 Ihe EVcnlnE IOurnaI.
New Castle, May 2S.-Work con-
tinucs brisk at the Knowles Woolen
Mills Additional help is being EN-
ployed. the liant is working night and
day, and every movement about the
faotcry indicates such prosperity as
has not been equalled at the mill for
mnny yoars.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
SMYRNA TO HAVE LIGHTS SOON
Boiler at New Power House Tested and
Found Satisfactory
speclal 10 the Evening journal.

Smyrna, May 23.-The new boiler at
the power-house here has been tested,
and proves satisfactory in every re-
spect For three months the town has
been in partial darkness of q night, with
the exception Of the business centre Of
Smyrna The boiler is 900 horse
power, and the officers think they now
have the best electric plant south OF
Wilmington
The new boiler is a massive one.
Weighing seven tons, while the smoke
stack is the highest in this section OF
the country towering eight-four feet
above the building. The total cost OF
the improvements made will reach S2,-
500.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
WorI.man Lost cold PIeoe
spoclal % The Evening journal

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Smyrna, May 23.-One OF the ringers
employed in raising the smckestacx at
the power-hOuse was unfortunate
enough to lose or have stolen from him
a twenty-dollar gold piece. Saturday
he was paid off, and placed the double
eagle In a tobacco pouch He did not
have occasion to use the money at
once, consequently the loss was not dis
covered until Monday night. Some
change in the pouch was not molested
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
JaII Has a sloI. prIsoner

Special 20 the Evening Journal.
New Castle May 23.-There Is in the
county prison a very sick prisoner.
He Is Andrew Gizer. who has one
month OF six months sentence to
serve for petty larceny. Andrews ALL
ment Is quinsy and dropsy. and his
condition yesterday was serious.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
Democrals Thlnk whIle VIII lose

apecIaI % tho lVonlng journal.
New Castle, May 23.-It Is the gem
eral opinion OF Democrats of this hum
dred that the Democratic County Ex-
ecutive Committee Will not permit
Henry NJ. White to run for renomina-
ton for Levy Court commissioner
from this hundred Many Democrats
here are opposed to Mr.. Whites can
didacy, as they think party rules
clearly prevent him from making the
run. His friends have insisted that he
continue in the fight until the County
Committee rules him out.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
A FrenI. of Nature

Special TO the Evening Journal.
Dover. May 22.-Herbert Blackiston,
of the Capitol Hotel restaurant. has re-
ceived a curio from Jane Carroll Nor
ton, Of Mahon's Ditch. IL Is a full
ledged, well developed oyster, alive.
which is firmly attached TO a large clam
also alive.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
no RaiFel Railway Roadbed
Special 10 the Evening Iournai

5pecInI 20 the Evening Journal
New Castle, May 23.--Surveyors were
at work along the line OF the railway
extension yesterday planning for the
raising OF the roadbed fourteen inches,
or to the street level. This change In
the roadbed was decided upon several
days ago.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
Team Won orer lhc pnmn
Special to the Evening Journal

Special to the Evening Journal
New Castle. May 23.-While one OF
William Armstrong; teams was being
driven along the line OF the railway
extension yesterday afternoon, driver.
horse and cart went over a ten-foot
embankment, and landed in a much
confused state on the marshy ground.
himself from the heap and after coll
lecting his senses embarrassed the
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
EnveIopc systcm a Success
spoclal % the Evcnlng journal.

Special 20 me tNenInB Journnl.
Delaware City. May 2S.-The envelope
system for collections, which has been
in operation for the past few Sundays
in the M. e. Church, has proved sue
cessful. AT a meeting of the board OF
trustees Monday evening it was decided
to purchase the pipe organ which has
been in the church ON trial for three
weeks
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
Rlcw ont old noIIers
5pcclal 20 the Evonlng Journal

Special 20 the Evening journal.
New Castle, May 2S.-Taskers old
rolling mills, below this city, are no
more. Yesterday the furnaces were
blown out by charges Of dynamite, and
to-day the old steel is being shipped to
Pennsylvania -foundries. should opera
lions ever be resumed at the plant new
furnaces and several new buildings will
be erected
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
NIeasles EnIdemio IN novcr
Special to the Evening Journal.

Dover, May 23.-There are twenty
two cases OF measles in Dover at pres
ent, and the school board Is to decide
whtther the puL ic schools will he
closed on account of the prevalence 9f
the sease at meetins 70 be held To-
day Some CT the cases are of a viru-
lent type. 40 deaths, however, have
been repOrtol l.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
Never saw a RaiIroad main
speclal 10 the Evehlng journal,

NVCCIIT 10 Tn0 EVEN7nE JOUTNII
Dover, Del, May 22.-Having lived
for 80 years at Little Creek, where he
was born, Thomas Muncey died yes
terday He had never seen railroad
train and had never tasted liquor nor
tobacco. A widow, eight children, %
grandchildren, II great-grandchildren
and one great-great-grandchild survive
him
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
FUNERAL OF MRS. WILLING
Ceremonies in BridgcviIle Were Wen
Attended
specinl % the Evening Journni.

Brdgeville, May 2S.-lmpressive fu-
neral services were held over the re-
mains Of Mrs p. II. Wiley, a promi-
nent woman Of this town, who died at
the ST. Joseph's Hospital, Philadelphia,
on Sunday.
Mrs. Wiley was leading spirit in
the church, and was held in great es-
teen Ivy all who knew her.
Magnificent floral tributes were sent
by the organizations to which she be-
longed. A pillow Of roses was sent by
l.. l.. Chamberlain, of Wilmington.
Services were held in the NJ E
Church.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
want Frec peIIxerr srstem

Special 20 the Evening JOURNAL.
Dover. May 22.--Dover is elated over
the prospective Improvement in the
mail facilities of the town and vicin-
ity. A free delivery system for the in
corporated town is asked, and it Is
thought it can be obtained
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
Lewcs school commencement
Special to the Evening journal.

0ptclAi 10 the NNtnink Journal.
Lewes. May 23.-PrOfessOr Mitchell.
OF the Lewes Union School, has de-
clded upon June 2 as commencement
day. The exercises will take place in
Outten I,yceum. Miss Merced Iau-
cerica and Miss Arzelia Wilson con-
stitute the class. The Board OF Edu-
cation OF the town will be present. and
some OF the members will make short
addresses.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
Hnvc Moved to Wilminrton
speclai 10 the Evening Journnl.

hf'Nt'A w NH' AaN'NAilh 1'uiAihif
Georgetown, May 23.-Mrs. William
S. Lacey and children left here yester-
day afternoon for Wilmington. where
they will establish a boarding house.
Mr.. Lacey. who for several years has
conducted the merchandise business ON
a large scale. will remain here for a
short while to dispose OF the remainder
of his stock.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
Recovering From Iniuries

Special to the Evening Journal.
Dover. May 22.-Ilttle Bessie Fore
alxer. who was attacked by bull dogs
while driving COWS to pasture on Fri
day. is recovering from her injuries.
None OF the lacerations she received
is dangerous.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
peath Of Aged veteran
ennrInl Il tha n,,nnInn. Innrnnl

Special to the Evening Journal
Dover May 22.-Henry Porter. aged
80, probably the only surviving pen
sioner OF the Mexican war in Kent
county. died at his home in Wyoming
on Saturday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
BUNNY Was in Hens Nest
special 70 me evening JournaL

SPECIAL 20 the Evening Journnt
New Castle, May 23.-Several days
ago George Maxwell missed one OF his
pet rabbits. Diligent search failed to
locate Il until Monday. when Edward
Dalby went to his hen coop and
found bunny comfortably doing In
one Of the nests. Under the rabbit were
five chicken eggs. Knowing that MIR.
Maxwell had lost the rabbit, Mr. Dalby
returned the little animal to him.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
Postmaster King Takes Vacation

Special TO the Evening Journal
New Castle. May Postmaster
King is on a three-days' vacation. He
went down TO Washington to transact
business with the Postoffice Depart
ment, and incidentally to attend the
Mystic Shrine conyocatlon now being
held there.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
Eractnred Her Mis-

Special to the Evening Journal
Dover. May 22.-Miss Lizzie Colt
who conducts the Women's Exchange
on Loockerman street, fell at the store
on Saturday night and fractured the
bone OF her right wrist.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
Many Would Build BARRACKS

Special 10 the Evening Journal.
Delaware City. May .23.-1'en or
twelve contractors from Wilmington
and Philadelphia were in town Monday
and Tuesday making estimates for
bids for building the barracks at Fort
DuPont The bids are to be opened on
May 81.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23

Don't open a door with an axe, use a
keyl Don't open your bowels with
mercurial pill poison. use cascarets
Candy Catharticl Druggists, 1c., Csc.
soc.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
BERRIES RIPENING RAPIDLY
Prices Now Hanging From o1-2 to
Oents a Onnrt
ipeclal % The Evenlng Jour-

Special 20 the Evening Journal
Bridgeville, May 23.-rhe berry sea-
son is on, and, considering the cool
weather. berries are ripening very rap
idly.
One hundred crates were shipped
from this point on Monday. but ship
ments We're not so large yesterday.
Prices are ranging from 6is TO cents
per quart, and. considering the quail
ity OF the berries, prices We're good.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
MUST RE SOLD
FOR SALE.

Building suitable for manufac-
turing purposes and about five
acres of land, within city limits,
good wharf front, railroad through
property. Will be sold at great
sacrifice to close estate. Address,
ATTORNEY, The Evening Journal Office.
Evening journal., 1900-05-23

horse. which was not injured. and In a
few minutes was about his work as
usual
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
WANTED TO PURCHASE

Good, substantial, we'll shaded
house and from ten to twenty acres
OF land, near Brandywine Springs
trolley line, or on a line of railroad
west of Wilmington, not more than
fve or six miles from the city. Ad-
dress,
C. S. The Evening Journal Office
Evening journal., 1900-05-23
An rs BEsT IN JUNE.

To Americans who are planning to
visit Paris this year ! would say, come
in June. If you possibly can. Then
everything will be in place and you
will sec both the city and the Exhibi-
tion at their best
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Hemnstena Now. Mates.

Hampstead. Texas, February l4.-Tsylor
Bros lost two fine mules In a peculiar
manner this morning. While crossing the
river on a ferry boat the animals became
frightened and plunged into the river,
dragging heavy wagon with them and
were drowned before they could be res
cued.
A. f. Buchanan. manager of the big
Heber Stone plantation, four miles from
here. on the Brazos river, received per
NIT from the county commissioners today
to erect and operate telephone line be-
tween the farm and the city
DR.. j. j. Erwin was reappointed county
health physician to look after Jail cases
and paupers.
j. E. Mills, Justice OF the peace OF beat
6. has resigned and Thomas Sherman APP
pointed in his stead Mr. Mills has moved
into town with his family.
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WANTEp--Situation by young German taxi
iny care OF stock, working around house or
Washing dishes IN restaurant or hoardus
house. good references Address shs6, tnls
office Is
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JUST WHAT wANTED-Those preventative
supposltories and they are guaranteed TO be
perfectly safe and harmless. For particulars
address with stamp NJ D.. p o. Box sos,
Houston. Texas -
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COFFEE.
Especial to Tho post ,

h yo,,. Especial to The Postl
Nv h, FEBRUARY lS.--S. Mum. Son 4
be n d ronee: Coffee fell 1Od2O points.
hp,sr aissppointing European cables and
|sss ,S selling Of winter months. Hayre
RI francs. Hamburg h9h pfennig
Iged res, Santos was firm and I'M
|r,s :, nao exchange advanced i-3sd. Rio
Itesdv Santos 1900. The close here
\. York, February 15"Cbf5ee futures
Ma with prices Is points decline,
|thsnsan moderately active. with few fur
tolloSs;;. while showing an easier under
Esoir,Irug generally weak cables and
n M speculative support. with spot
n, WI WIN prices 1920 points lower. Total
y. Ma Ecu bags. including; March 7.10
|snbsr sS,nl 25; July 100; August 100;
4 II. !. .ssq7 40; October T.i5; Decem-
hsra Jssnnusry IS. Spot coffee quiet. No.
lsrs lS5i,;NSo, jobbing sh. Mild quiet;
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'IMAL MARKET REVIEW.
once Of The Post.
Houston. Thursday. February Is.

,touston, Thursday. February Is.
| !, rholesale markets presented no
!, especial interest today. The
susan, Of business was transacted by
- houses. but no special activity was
~ anywhere. Country produce was
e.pv unchanged. Receipts of poultry
XII. ,.ra,iyely light and all new ar
With ready sales at yesterdays
wo., ~ the stock shipped in was OF
,u.lity than usual and the manner
.,.s . was disposed of formed powerful
s.,, n favor Of the consignment of moth
/ NJ srs,-class goods,
-..,,n,s were again quite heavy and
~, continued to give evidences OF
Most OF the job lots disposed of
-, day vent at &c, while no sales
a. we're reported. 1t is still believed
Il, a, the dealers that the product has
~ reached the lowest point in its
,ssrd course.
Williams, successor to S. NJ. Strick-
u 4 Co., TO-DAY re0e-'eu eai'oao vi va
!, which fruit the market has been
.r,lly bare during the past few days.
q rhompson & co. expect a carload to-
ror.
,lr,, OF fruit are in good demand, ap-
|. Ming especially active. The local stock
4. latter fruit is very small, but fresh
i-r,p,s are expected to arrive Saturday.
,,,..nly all lines Of staple groceries are
xtth an upward tendency. No changes
|. made in the local scale of prices during
aiy.
!, Houston Produce and Commission COM
|, ,oday unloaded car of fancy Colorado
{,,t.s which met with an excellen. de.
| a At quoted prices.
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yictoria.s Cotton shipments.

Victoria, Texas. February 14.-Cotton
shipments from Victoria for the period
from August 1 to date amount to 1914
bales, against 661S for the same period
last year an increase of 200 bales. This
is one of the best crops ever raised in the
county. though it was generally thought
at the opening of the season that 1t would
be a rather bad season. There is little
If any cotton yet TO be marketed a ship
ment of thirty bales today clearing up the
visible supply in the city. There will pos
sibly be 100 more bales shipped.
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Caldwell CuIIinr..

Caldwell Texas, February 13.-An cleo
ton is being held today for the purpose
of deciding whether or not bonds shall
be issued in the sum Of $4,000 for the
purpose of erecting a school house.
Mr.. F. A, King sold his store house to
the Riley Shook Furniture company, yes
terday.
The Ewing Taylor combination visited
town last night and gave their play,
Money" Notwithstanding the cool
weather, large crowd witnessed the
play.
An electrict light franchise was granted
by the city council several days ago and
bids will be received by the council for
the establishment OF electric lights.