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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-11
Oyster Trust Scheme Fails.

Baltimore, Md, Jan. 9.-Gen. A.
E Booth, of A. Booth e. Co., one Of
the most extensive packers Of oysters in
this country. says that he thinks the
proposed "oyster trust scheme has
been abandoned.
A few weeks ago it was announced
in New York that the project for the
formation Of trust, which fell through
a year ago. had been revived, and that
Gen. Booth. who practically control,
the fish and shell-fish trade in the West.
had realized the great possibilities
open to q combination able TO control
the oyster trade. " Andrew Randel, Of
New York. was also said to be interest.
ed in the project which involved oap-
italiz.tion Of from IS 900 900 to $l0.-
900, 900
Gen. Booth intimates that the con-
ditions of the oyster market render the
formation Of a trust impossible.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-11
Cold Steel or Death,

There is but one small chance 10
save your life and that is through an
operation. was the awful prospect set
before Mrs B. Hunt, Of Lime Ridge,
Wis, by her doctor after vainly trying
to cure her Of frightful case Of stom-
ach trouble and yellow jsundioe. He
didn't count on the marvellous power
of Electric Bitters to cure Stomach and
Liver troubles, but she heard Of it, took
seven bottles, was wholly cured, avoid.
ed surgeons knife, now weighs more
and feels better than ever. It's posi-
lively guaranteed to cure Stomach,
Liver and Kidney troubles and never
disappoints. Price SOC at 81 NJ Lewis
drug store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-11
IL, 1900.
ruEFREE LANCE published tri-weekly

rHEFREE LANCE published tri-weekly
A an independent newspaper. Is located at 300
Commerce Tor william ST., FredericksourT'
virginia, and 10 issued on Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday mornings by The Frse
Lance Newspaper. Beck and Job
PrlntIas Company Of FFsssr'ssS'
ssrs vissInis."
IT'S Subscription Terms are n.b0 per year
,1.OO for months. 70 cents for 9 months or
so cents for months.
Its advertising Rates are for one square OF
ten lines or less, nrst insertion50 cents. Land 30
cents for each additional insertion. 1900 per
sousre Der year. No position 0tvsn and no
foreS0n advertisements are taken at a less rate
than ovr hons patrons pop. The right is re-
->ssryed 70 reject or modify any advertisement
h deemed libelous or otherwise Objectionable
Yearly adye rtisers disseminating during the
rear will be charged invariably at transient
rates
All letters recommending candidates for
once must be paid for to insure their publ
cation.
Resolutions Of respect TO deceased members
passed by societies, corporations, associations
or other organizations will be invariably
charged for a. advertising matter.
All communication of every character
should oe addressed to "THRFRRK LANCE
FredericksourG. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-11
CONGRESSIONAL.

In the House Of Representatives.
Monday, Mr. Rixey introduced bill
for the relief of st. Marks Church
Fairfsx county, Virginia, destroyed
by the Federal soldiers during the war.
Mr.. Otey introduced q bill in the
House to pay Mrs. Mcdonald. widow Of
the late Marshall Mcdonald, U. s.
Fish Commissioners. e., 600 for the use
Of his patents
In the Senate Mr. Fry introduced q
resolution authorizing the President to
appoint one woman commissioner to
represent the United States and the
National Society Daughters Of the
American Revolution at tho unwilling
of the statue of Lafayette at the Expo
sition In Paris in 1900.
la the Senate Mr.. Pettigre1 intro
duced resolution Offering the good
offices Of the United States TO settle the
trouble between Great Britain and the
South African republic and the Orange
Free State. Ii was ordered printed
and laid on the table for future consid-
GRAFTON,
Representative Graham introduced q
bill making a s. 900. 900 appropriation
for the construction Of permanent
public roads in the several states. in
proportion to the mileage Of roads In
each state. This bill was prepared by
the league Of American wheelmen
Senator Pettigrew and Senator Nor
gan created sensations during the ses'
sions Of the Senate. the former by de-.
claring that the Government had fred
on its allies when 1t attacked the Fill
pinos, aud the latter in his speech on
the racial question.
Among bills introduced in the Sem
ate Tuesday were By Mr.. Penrose,
appropriating IS. 900, 900 for the build
ing Of public roads in the several
States Of the United States; by Mr..
Fairbank. to extend the immigration.
contract. labor and Chinese exclusion
laws Of the United States to the Ha-
waiian Islands; by Mr. Quarles. to pre-
vent the dissertation Of the American
flag A joint resolution was Offered
by Mr. Butler proposing an amend
ment TO the constitution OF the United
States providing for the election OF U.
s. Senators by vote Of the qualified
electors Of. the States
Mr.. Allen introduced a resolution
directing the Secretary Of War to trans.
NIT TO the Senate statement show
ing the number Of transports pur-
chased by the department prior to and
since the war with Spain, as we'll as
the names OF all vessels, the former
owners and the prices paid. Adopted
without opposition.
Mr. Hoar introduced resolution re-
questing the President 20 send TO the
Senate all reports, military. naval .
civil or diplomatic, relating to oondi
tions in the Philippines aud to espe-
cially transmit all proclamatioDs in the
possession Of the government. whether
issued by President Mckinley, Aguin.
aldo or any one else in authority.
Senator Beveridge, Of Indiana, made
has expansion speech and was answer
ed by Senator H1ar. Of Massachusetts,
Arguments over the amount Of bounty
due Admiral Dewey and his men for
the victory in Manila bay were made
before the Court OF claims.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-11

1t now turns out that all that futter
created among the Gubernatorial candi-
dates by the announcement that Con-
gresham Swanson was q candidate and
backed up by Senator Martin. was pre-.
mature, and that those candidates can
now sleep at night. The news comes
from Washington from close friend Of
Mr.. Swanson that he has not deter
mined to be q candidate. He Is CON-
sidsring the matter and that is as Ear
a. he has gone
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-11
America Leads In Coal.

Figures collected BY the Engineering
and Mining Journal and published
January 8 show that the coal product
ion Of the United States in 1899 was nc
less than 244 .58l .275 tons.
This is the largest quantity ever
mined in one year, and makes the
United States for the FIRST time the
leading coal producer Of the world sur.
passing considerably Great Britain
whose coal production has always here.
tofore exceeded that Of this country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-11

Governor aud Mrs. ]. Hoge Tyler
have issued invitations to she marriage
of Miss Evelyn Tyler to Mr.. John !
Miller, Of RAppahannock county. The
marriage will take place at the execu-
tive mansion In Richmond. on jan
uary IS at 8 80 O'Clock. Miss Tyler is
the sister of Governor Tyler
Recent experiments by the experts Of
the Fish Commission in Washington
have demonstrated that genuine pearls
OF high quality may be grown in
squariums, fountains, fish ponds. and
in any other pools Of water which can
sustain mussels. oysters and other mol.
lusks that emit nacre. the beautiful
iridescent secretion Of which pearls
are made.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-11

A rumor was set ahoat in Washing.
ton Tuesday that Senator Wellington,
Of Maryland. intended to resign his
seat In the Senate. The rumor grew
ont Of little pleasantly Of the Senator
and friend while talking Of matter
not going to please them. when both
agreed to.resign, but had no idea that
the matter would be made public.
OF course the Senators had no idea of
resigning. President jackson was re.
ported to have said that very few Office
holders died. and none resigned, aud
that saying applies to the present con
dition Of things.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-11

Afood and water famine is prevailing
in India to q fearful extent aud people
are dying by hundreds 1t is reported
that starving parents are selling their
children for food and others abandon
them to their fate. Families are break
ing up, going in different directions in
search Of food. The government Of In
dia is doing all In its power TO grant
relief, but it cannot meet the demand
and no one can tell what the fatality
will be unless other countries go to the
rescue.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-11

There is a total population in Hawaii
Of 1874. 204, Of which about 2]9 per
cent. is American. There are 40, OOO
Japanese. 81, 900 Chinese. $1,000 Ha-
waiisn- aborigines. 9.4OO Of mixed Ha'
waiian and foreign descent, 10. 100 Por-
tuguese, 8. 900 Americans. 1900 British,
400 Germans. 479 French and Nor
wegisns and 1866 AZ all other nation
Alities. The Hawaiian aborigines out
number 10 to the American popula-
tiou
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-11
Weather forecast for Fred
ericksbur0 and oicinitV.s
Rain Thursday, light aoindS.

Portions Of Georgia are threatened
with @ labor famine. The laborinR
men and farm hands are said to be
leaving the State in car loads for Ala
bama, Mississippi and other points
west where they are offered higher
Magas
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-11

Gov. Tyler has turned out Col.
Greenville Gaines, Of Warrenton, az
one of the Board Of Visitors to the V.
M. 1. and appointed in his stead SEN
ator Fairfax, of Loudoun.
Mai Gen. James Longstreet was en-
tertained at dinner Monday night last
in Washington. d. O., as the guest Of
Col. Thomas Ochiltree. The occasion
was intended to mark the seventy ninth
birthday of the guest Of honor and to
afford his friends an opportunity for
presenting to him score Of valuable
Confederate relics. Col Ochiltree in
vited to break bread with General
Longstreet, Maj. Gen Butler, Gen.
Anthony, Senator Stewart, Representa-
tive Wadsworth, of New York; Attor-
ney. General Smith, Of Texas; COL
Phil. Thompson. Of Kentucky; Mr..
Edward K. somborn and Representative
John Allen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-11

Stanton and Lexington are threaten
ed with q water famine, and all sop
plies other than domestic have been cut
of. Fredericksburg has been fortu
nate in this respect as the consumption
has not been restricted in any direo'
ton, and we now have an abundant
supply on hand.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-11
The Rsltimore Sun Saws:

An agent of the Internal Revenue
Service visited Elliott City the other
day to see if everything was properly
covered with the Philippine war tar
stamps. He found that magistrates
judgments mad been recorded without
their embellishments, which he is said
to have declared to be necessary.
The foregoing shows the Importance
of every one being careful about at
taching United States documentary
stamp where one is required.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-11

The Baltimore Sun almanac for 1900
has been received. Ii is not sold, but
given to every subscriber. The almanac,
like the Sun, is invaluable, and con-
tains information on many. very many
SUBJECTS useful in every day life. The
Sun is probably the best all around
daily paper that one can get for general
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-11

There ars said to be good grounds fol-
the report that the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company has absorbed the Nor
folk and Western and the chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad. There have already
been some changes on the former road
and others are looked for in the near
future
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-11

Senators Hoar and Beverage spoke on
the Philippine question in the Senate
Tuesday-Mr. Beveridge for holding on
TO the islands and Mr.. Hoar in opposi'
tion. II is said the young Indtanian
Is quite eloquent. but not q match tor
the able Senator from Massachusetts.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-11

An interesting feature Of meeting
Of the Richmond City Council last
week was the adoption Of resolution
providing for meeting to be held to
consider the annexation Of Manchester
and Barton Heights. This was adopt
ed unanimously.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-11

VIRGINIA: In the Circuit Court of King
George county.
IN CHANCERY.
X. X. Hudson. Plalntin.
against
Charles n. Dishmsn executor
of A. T. DishmaD. deceased. ct
hls....'''s.'.' .....s'.'..''... o. Deicnuants.
Pursuant TO the terms of a decree entered
I'm the above entitled cause on the 30th day OF
September. 1899 the undersigned commits
siOner in chancery will. at King George Court
House, on the 24th day of February. 1900, pro-
coed TO ascertain and report
let. The debts Of the deccdent, Add son T..
Dlshman. and their several priorties.
End. The property. real and personal. Of
which the said Addison Dishman died
seized and possessed. which is liable for the
payment OF his debts.
Bird. Whether the said per Onal estate and
the rents. issues and profits of the said real
estate for the period Of i've years will pay the
said debts.
18th. Any other matter which is pertinent
or which he may be regarded by any party in
issue 10 report.
Teste:
z. l.. HUNTER,
Commissioner in Chancery. Giro II Court
King George County.
ianll w+tcthur
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-11

The number Of new railway cars
built last year. exclusive Of cars con.
structed by the railroad companies
themselves, was 1913, 1913. OF these
III, 9S2 were freight cars
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-11
Holiday Echoes!
SOME FEW
HOLIDAY GOODS

Were left over-not many. They are yours at sac
rifce prices Calendars and buttons line Of Chill
drens Books half price, Small lot of Silver-plated
and glass novelties, that were 25c. each, now for
% cents. About half-dozen Dressing Cases. that
were 75c. and ST. now 30 cents.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-01-11

JhNUHnl HJ lJUV!
at 10 o'clock, the following valuable
property, viz :;
l Engine and Boiler and Saw
Mill, with log turner and
steam feed.
1 Extra Shaft and Pulley.
l Steam Feed.
2 Saws.
/ Gaw-dust Elevator.
1 Cut off Saw and Rig.
l Edger.
Line Shaft and Pulleys.
Friction Mitre Gear.
l Swing Cut off Saw and Rig.
Driving Belts and Cutoff Saw
Belts.
Pump and Hose.
3 Lumber Cars.
l Set of Track Wheels.
Lot of Water Pipe.
Log Trucks, 2 Log Carts.
2 Lumber Trucks.
3 Road Wagons, 4 Extra
Wheels.
1 Lath Machine.
l Lath Table and Saw.
l Single Saw Edger.
/ Blower for Blacksmith Shop.
Drill Bits, Anvil, Wise, &c
Wheels, Swingle Trees, Chain,
Pulleys, &C., &c.
l Traction Engine and Truck.
ID Horses, 7 Set Harness.
4 Oxen.
l Moving Machine.
l Horse Rake.
Also a lot of odds and ends Of
machinery, scraps, &C., and
other small articles, too numer-
Gus to mention.
TERMS OF SALE: All sums
Of one hundred (slO0) dollars and IN.
der cash. On all sums over one hun
dred $500, dollars and up to five hun
bred ($500) a credit of six (6) months
will be given. On ell sums over five
hundred (s50n) dollars a credit OF six
(6) and twelve (l2) months will be
given, the purchaser giving his notes,
with approved security. bearing inter.
est. waiving Homestead Exemption.
negotiable and payable at the banking
house Of Conway. Gordon q Garnett,
fredericksburg. Va. No property to
be removed till terms Of sale are com.
piled with.
James Roach, Auctioneer.
w. A. WIMSATT,
Administrator.
jsn9tol6
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-13
QUESTION ANSWERED.

Nes' August Flower still has the largest sale
OF any ined cine in the civilized world. Your
mothers aid grandmothers never thought of
using anything else for Indigestion or billions.
ness. Doctors we're scarce, and they seldom
heard OF appendicitis, nervous pros,ration or
heart failure, etc. They used August Flower
70 c'ean out the system and stop fermentation
OF undigss'ed food, regulate the action Of the
"Ver' stimulate the nervous and organic action
OF me system. and that is all they took when
feeIing dull and bad with headaches and other
aches. You only reed few doses Of Green's
August Flower. in liquid form, to make you sat-
ished there is nothing serious the matter with
you. For sale by A. j. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-13
The Money Received

New York, June /, 1900.
Rev. G. G. Brown, Sumer, S g.,
Dear Friend-Wo beg to acknowledge re
ceipt of your estet med favor Of the 26th ius,
enclcsing sizes a from citizens Of Suc ter,
to be devoted 10 the relief Of The famine emit.
ten people of India 10 behalf OF these s,arv.
ing ones we thank you most sincerely for
this generous contribution. May God bless
each and every contributor, and reward them
a hundred fold for all t1e good which a wise
expenditure OF this money will accomp isb
Very cordially yours,
The Christisn Herall.
per K l. s
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-13

DuBoss. Bradford Mr.. W. r DuBose,
con OF Mr. aud Mrs. T. j. DuBose, of tbs
Bossard section was uoited 10 marriage to
Miss Lula Bradford, daughter Of Mr.. and
Ars. Frank J. Bradford, at the resideuce o,
the brides parents, . few miles from the city
last Wednesday aftersoou at 8 O'Clock
The ceremony vas permormsd by Rev. n. H
Pooser, In the presence of tho near relatives
Of the bride and groom. Mr.. and Mrs.
DoBoss have the congratulations aud bes,
wishes Of many friends.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-13
Assessments were ia,d on candidates as

Assessmeots we're LAID on candidates az
follows:
One dollar each, to he paid when the
pledge is filed, and the euccessful candidates
to pay, Immediately after the announcement
OF their nomination by the County Executive
COMMITTEE the following Gums
House Of REPRESENTATIVES, esch, S..
Coroner, SIS
Couoty Superintendent Of Education, SiO.
Auditor, $l5
Treasurer, $l5
Sheriff, Sl5.
Clerk of Court, Sl5
County Supervisor, SIS
Congressman, S.
Solicitor, SIS.
Magistrates. So each. except the magistrate
at Sumter, who shall pay SIS.
1t was decided that ell candidates for
couLty Offices should Gle their pledges with
the county chairman and pay the prelimi ~
assessment of ooe dollar 90 or before the 4 b
day of August, which is the date Of the 6rs,
county campaign meeting
1t was moved and carried that the Shiloh
club be permitted to reorga'zs 90 the last day
Of June
Appointment Of managers for the coming
primary election were made and the commit.
tee adjourned
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-13

The eoass hsuss has bsso given . special
c,esnisg ~ fos court week. The old mat.
tisg bee esss removed The noor secured and
sevsnsy.ess nsw cuspidosss put in; and an
suefs VII be made 10 ksef the -oom cleao
hereafter
The osi crop Ia ;bis county is said to have
sufoed oct much better than vas thought 10
ine eary sprioR 10 possibly could. The
wheat crop 10 also 6os sud some farmers
ssnrs's their yield I" high % twenty Ave
bushels per acre.
liis stated that the bssd stand on the
monumeotsl square will be built In q short
time Toe eommittee 10 charge Of the mat.
ter have not pigeon. boiled ia bot are mskiog
haste slowly.
Contractor ksvsnsugh 10 making rapid
progress on the Monaghan reel house and y.
viii os completed Ia much shorter time than
was spent on ths Delgar house
The osw water msio aud Ore bydrsu,s at
the cotton mill were tested lsst "Wednesday
sf,eroooo and found 20 be all right.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-13
SPANN-CONNORs.
Beautiful Wedding Ceremony in
Lancaster.

Lancaster, June The marriage of Miss
helso Epua Conaors. eldest daughter oi
hsj. Charles T. Coonors, and Mr.. ]. N.
Spsnu, was solemniSed at Christ's Church,
last evening at o'clock by Rev. J W. Can.
tey johnson, Of Rock Hill. The fortunate
groom 10 . Colombian, who may we'll con.
SratuIats bimsslf on wiooing the haod oil
one Of Laocastsr's most lovely daughters.
The church wss tastefully decorated with
evsrgrssus and flowers. Promptly at The
hour appointed for the ceremony the frs,
sotes OF Loheogrin's Wedding March rsver.
bsratsd through the building. Mrs ]. W
Butler, aucs Of the bride, presided at The
organ, and WAS assisted by Nr. e. 4. Poag,
Of kock Hill, with bic violin. Mr.. Poag IL
. member Of the famous 'Irsdeli Orcbes,ra -
The bridal party entered the church % fol.
lows, vi3: The ushsrs, Mr. J. Ed. Reid ol
Rock HILL asd Ar. Joseph Ksrshay Oonuors
oroiner OF tne bride closely following came
the fair and lovely little Mics BERTHE Rutler,
veritaoIe dower girl, who left Q path ay
OF roses for the bridal couple then came
Miss Frances Beekham, Bridesmaid. aud Ms:
Helen Thompkins, maid OF honor, both o.
Rock Hill Mr.. J. Browuiug Sykes. of Rocb
Hill, best man, followed Miss Tompkins
then came the fair bride, NleauinR on the arm
OF her handsome father. % arriving at th,
ensncel, the bride was given over to th,
groom BY her father, and "ths twain wer,
made one hssh" 10 the beautiful ceremony O.
the Episcopal church. Duriog the cersmony
Promise Ne" Vas very softIy rendered by
hfs. Betler aud hr. Posg.
The bridal party left the church to thu
strains OF Nsndelssoha's march. After th,
ceremony few invited gsests met the bride
couple at the hospitaole home Of Msj Oou
uors. whore refreshments were served.
The bride was The recipient Of many costl,
And useful preseats, many Of which we're SEQ
direct to Columbia, her future homo. Th,
bride will carry to her new homo the bes
wishes OF hsr host OF Laueaster friends.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-13
Meeting Of City Board Ct Educa.
ton.

The Board Of Education met Monday iu
the City Clerks Office All members were
prescott Minutes of May 2sth were read and
approved
The condition Of the Lincoln School bnild
ing was discussed, and 10 view of The press.
ing need for improvement it was "Resolved,
That the cum of $500 heing necessary for
repairs OF Liocolo School building $4O0 of
the school fund is hereby appropriated for
'net purpose, on condition that the patrons
and friends of the school raise the remaining
S4O0 oy July Is, the work to be commenced
AZ coon as the said additional $400 has been
paid to the Secretary aud Treasurer 4"
September 2ith was appointed as the day
on " hich tho schools shall begin work for the
next term.
The board took decided action Niu reference
to the age at which pupils may Dc admitted
ano will in future adhere to the strict letter
OF the law, and 90 pupil under six years of
age will be permitted to atteud the schools
Mr.. Edmunds suggested the advisability of
alternating the teachers of all the grades ex.
cept The Let, 9Th, 9Th, 9th aed 10th The
reasons assigned for the change are that the
excessive moootony to teachers is relieved
and keeps them fresh and bright, to the mu.
tual advantage Ct teachers and pupils.
reaches are thus enabled 10 have more ex.
tens've aequaintarce among the scholars
MI Edmurds was authorized to try the
change, and be announced work for the oext
term as follows:
First Grade-Miss Dick
Second Grade-Miss McLeau.
Third Grade-Miss McCallum
Fourth Grade--Misg Dinkins.
Fifth Grade-Miss Mikell.
Sixth Grade-Miss Noses.
Seventh Grade-Miss Guardian.
Eighth Graoe-Miss Graham.
Ninth Grade-Mr. Rambo
Tenth Grade-Mr Edmunds.
On motion Of Mr. Moise the board voted
an allowance on expenses Of teachers who
shall attend the Summer School a, Win.
throp, payable on presentation of a certi6.
cate CT attendance and completion Of pre-.
ecriced course
Mr.. Edmunds stated that good wo, ', had
been done by Sir Rambo 10 musical training
OF the school, and recommended that he be
engaged TO give regular Instructions in music
during the next term at sach time as will not
Interfere with other work
This suggestion was approved, and Sl2O
voted 10 Mr.. Rambo as com pensation for the
additional work be will be required 10 pei.
form.
Mess:s. Haynsworth aud Stuckey we're ap.
pointed to examine the annual report Of the
Secretary and Treasurer, and the board sd.
journed.