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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21

Scarcity of hemlock bark is report
ed to have caused the almost total eX-
tinction of the once prosperous tam
ming industry in Maine. Though there
is a large growth OF hemlocll in the
state, it is so far from practicable
tannery sites that the cost of hauling
prohibits its use.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
Killed by q rru1np.

Hopkinsville, KY, June IA. - In a
wheat field Wednesday afternoon Gran
nison Pcttus tcoloredl, tramp farm
hand, shot and killed Stephen Stewart,
overseer of James S. Radford's farm
because the latter reproved him for
Sinking work. Pettus escaped.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
Murderer Commit. suicide.

Sioux City, Ia, June 13.-Charles
Heinhart. u wealthy farmer near Ode
bolt. who murdered his wife last
Wednesday and then shot himself, end
ed his life by cutting his throat
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
Foreign Trade for May.

Washington. June 15.-The monthly
statement of the imports and exports
of the United States shows that during
the month of May the imports of mer-
chandise amounted to s71,555.s61, an
increase as compared with May, 1899
of over 100000. The exports of do
nestle merchandise aggregated SILL
oa6 sos an increase of 500 GOO nNN
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
Posi- Office Stutt.tics

Washington. June 15.-The annual
just completed in the office Of the first
assistant postmaster general. shows
that the presidential offices now num-
Der 4.270. an increase of 2JG over last
year, and S6S over 1894. There are 2O7
first class. Gag second class, and 3,121
third 1.lnSs
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
Iaxxa XeferanA

Davenport, Ia, June 1.-THE second
day of the annual encampment OF the
G. A. r. of Iowa was notable for one
Of the largest parades of veterans ever
formed, 1000 being in line. Gen.
Madison 3. Davis, of Sioux City, was
elected department commander.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21

The cotton acreage this year will
be the largest on record and will not
fall far short of 2G,O0O,000 acres. Cot
ton raisers also expect good prices,
for last years crop in India was al
most total failure, ours was small,
and the present Egyptian crop is not
promising.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21

The Boston board of health has
classed tuberculosis as contagious,
and requires reports from physicians
of cases of the disease. In the past
five years deaths from consumption
in Boston have been about double the
combined mortality from scarlet
fever, diphtheria and typhoid fever.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
lkilled wife ana Himxelf.

Oneonta. N. Y, June lG.-Because
she refused to live with him Charles
Il. Myrick, aged 40 years. of Gilberts-
Vile. shot and instantly killed his
wife. 40 years old, at his mothers
home at Gilbertsville Friday. Myrick
then shot himself in his head dying
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
Hanged from Tree.

Thomasville, Ga. June 10. Sonny
Jefferson, negro, % years old, was
lynched near Metcaf. He had been
working for Emory Stringer. white
farmer, and attempted - assault one
of Mr. stringer's daughters. He was
hanged from tree and riddled with
bullets
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
&riaes @ourier
PERCY r. TRuEsuAw, Publisher.
cooPERS1OWN. N. DAKOTA

When the sun is pouding down its
rays upon the ocean at MONDAY. none
of them penetrate to Il depth of over
200 feet. Could a diver descend to
that depth he would find himself
shroudcd in darkness as profound as
though he were Immersed in sea Of
ink
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21

Fire alarm boxes in New York are
being coated with luminous paint in
order that they may be easily To-
Gated at night. The paint is made of
white zinc. In some parts of New
York, where there is little light, the
alarm boxes can be distinguished at
q distance of ten blocks.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
Over the Falls.

Niagara Falls. n. v. June 49,
Gertrude Roch. aged 90, the daugh-
ter of a wealthy iron manufacturer
in Allentown, Pa committed sui
eide by jumping over the falls. She
was disappointed in love
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
He va. Innocent.

Michigan City, Ind, June 15.-After
serving II years of a life sentence for
murder John Sage has been released
from the prison here, his innocence
of the crime having been estab-
lished
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
Flu MON. sux Dead

Milwaukee, June 12.-Be!le Boyd, the
famous spy of confederate fame died
suddenly of heart disease at kilbourne,
Wis, Monday night, where she had
gone to lecture. She was 81 years of
age, and known all over the country
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
Some Censu. Figures.

Chicago, June 16.--Estimates made
for the Tribune indicate that the CEN
sus will show a population of IS 1884,
742, an increase Of &c per cent: value
of manufactured products. s12,6os-
100000, a gain of SO per cent. and
farm lands. ST., s65,2oo,s3l, gain Of
IS per cent.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
WEARY OF THE STRUGGLE.
Capture of Filipino Leaders Indi-
Gates That They Are Aban-
doning the Cause.
THIS VIEW TAKEN BY GEN. MACARTHUR,
Gen. Grant Captures n Rebel Strong.
hold md Scntters the Enemy-Laxt
Insurgent General in Tnrlac Sur
renders-Gcn, EunstOn's Men in a
Fight.

Manila. June l2-Leut. johnson,
of the Forty-frst infantry, reports
the capture of Gen. Sion. who was
Gen. MaeArthur's opponent in the
railroad campaign. and who has re-
Gently been operating with 1000
guerrillas in Pampanga and Bulucan
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
Temperance Congress. Close.

London. June 1G.-'Ihe Worlds Tenn
perance congress came to Il close with
reception rendered the delegates at
the Mansion house Friday evening by
the lord mayor, Mr.. g. j. Newton
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
Tragedy in Kentucky

Louisville, Ky, June l5-Thomas
Bach shot and killed Mollie Bach, his
1s-year-old adopted daughter. and
then killed himself at his home, IL
miles from Louisville. because the
young woman was recently married
secret 1v
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
Dyna mite Kills Five.

Burbank. Mimi. June ia terri.
BILE accident occurred Thursday al the
Hale mine, three miles from here. in
which five men We're instantly killed
by an explosion of dynamite.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21

Swinburne is deaf as post. He
lives in a somewhat somber-loolling
house at Putney hill, the dining-room
walls of which are covered wi:h orig
inal pictures by Dante Gabriel Ro-
setti, which must be worth fab
nlous sum. The famous poet is bald.
with a thin, struggling, reddish
beard. and has beautiful hands.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
Murderer Hanged.

Liberty. Mo. June l6.-Ernest R.
Clevengcr was hanged here for the
murder near Missouri City in 1897 of
George Allen and Della Clevenger. the
latter his cousin.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
W ~ Al II Z II.
A Sharp Fight.

Manila, June l6.-Upon information
furnished by Maj, Wheeler to the eff
feet that Gen. Lacuna intended to at
tack Papaya, province of Neuva Ecija,
Gen. Funston, with staff officers, Capt.
Koehler and troop q. of the Fourth
cavalry. and half a company of the
Thirtyfourth infantry, repaired to
Papaya. Gen. Lacuna was found with
200 men occupying a position on
ridge two miles south of the town.
Gen. Funston attacked him vigorous
ly. 60 Americans charging the enemy
under hot fire. The insurgents fed.
On their attempting to make stand
later. Capt. koehler, with a detach-
ment of troops, charged and scattered
them. The pursuit over the ROACH
country lasted until nightfall. Tween
ty-two Of the insurgents were killed.
One American was killed and one
wounded.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
4 FumiIy Cre,nntcI,

New York June 15.--ln fire in
tenement house Daniel Marion and
his wife and five children and Daniel
Miller were burned to death.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
Lived 1928 Years.

Lisbon. O.. June Thames Red
dick died in the Columbus infrmary
here. aged 1913 years. lie was born
slave in Virginia in I'LL.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
Lost af Sea.

Port Philip. B. c.. June 16.-The
British ship Sierra Nevada was
wrecked near here and % of the crew
including Capt. Scott, were drowned
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
VICTIMS OF THE BOXERS.
Thus Far Over Seventeen Hundred
Native Christians Have Been
Killed in China.
the SITUATION BECOMING ALARMING.

Foreign Mintste RS in Picking In Great
Dangcr-Tien-Tsin in the Hands
of IN Mob-Ohicials Burned Mt the
Stnkc-Virtually n State of Yelled
War.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
Over a Century Ola

Brooklyn. June Bernard Nor
r;s. a carctaker of the lawns in Pros
nect park. celebrated. his one hun
lreG ard eighth birthday.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
Rebel Stronghold Taken.

Manila. June 13.--Geu. Grant. who
led reenforcements. with artillery
against the insurgents in the noun
tains east of Samiguet, reports the
capture of the rebel stronghold after
four hours fighting. The rebels We're
scattered and the Americans are pur-
suing them. Gen. Grants column had
no caSua lilies
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
Captures Are Important.

Washington. June 13.-den. MacAr-
thur reports the capture of Gen. Cav
estany, a leader of guerrillas in Pam
eastman province. Gen. Corbin says
that this and other captures indicate
that the principal leaders of the in
surrection are abandoning the cause.
and are coming into Manila to accept
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
THE NATIONAL GAME.
Tables Showing the Standing of the
Clubs of Leading OrKnnixa-
tions Up to Date.

The standing of the leading baseball
clubs is shown in the following tables
National league:
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
Insurxent Leader Surrender..

Washington, June l6.-An impor-
tant capture of Filipino insurgents
was reported to the war department
Friday morning by Gen. Macarthur in
the following cable message:
Manila. June 15.-Gen. Macabulos with
eight officers. 1874 enlisted men and 1924
rifles. surrendered to Col. E. H. Liscum
of the Ninth infantry. at Tarlac this
morning Macabul0s is the most i'm
portant and last insurgent leader in Tar
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21

Moscow. June le.-According to a
dispatch from Port Arthur. the Box
ers have killed, up to the present. 1.764
Chinese Christians. They have de-
stroyed the telegraph line between Pc
king and Kiachta, on the Trans aikal
frontier, whence communication was
had with lrkutsk and st. Petersburg
This leaves Peking isolated until the
international force succeeds in restor-
ing Geographic communication be-
tween Tien-Tsin and the capital.
The same dispatch declares that the
Chinese government recently acknowl-
edged Russias right to increase her
armed force in Picking for the pro.
lection of Russian interests.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
Ministers Safe.

Shanghai, June 16.-News of the
safety of all the foreign ministers in
Picking was received here Friday None
of them has been murdered. The le-
cations have been barricaded and the
foreigners within will thus be able to
resist any attack by mobs If, however,
the Chinese soldiers should storm the
barricade the diplomats and refugees
would be powerless and many lives
might be sacrificed.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
May Send Troop.

Washington. June 1.-THE possibil-
ity that United States troops from
the Philippines would have to be sent
to China was Friday discussed seri-
ously by President Mckinley and the
cabinet. AT the meeting it was prac-
tically decided to send the Brooklyn
and the New Orleans from Manila to
Taku with 500 marines, and if this
force proves insufficient the army will
likely be called upon. At the state
department it was officially said:
1.-The president is making thorough
inquiry and is preparing to give all
the protection possible to Americans
in China. If soldiers are needed there
they will be sent. But the policy of
this government will not be in the
least altered"
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
Burned at the Stake

Ilcn-Isin. June Is, 3 p. m.-The New
York Journal correspondent cables:
Boxers control Tien-Tsin. The native
city officials have been burned at the
stake The foreign settlement is ex-
pecting an immediate attack.
The allied forces. under Vice Admiral
Seymour, now marching on Picking.
are short of provisions and water and
the railway has been destroyed be-
hind them. They are expected to en-
counter strong opposition. The au-
fhorltles fear massacre of foreigners
and native Christians at Picking.
China is gathering munitions of war.
More reenforcements are demanded bv
the commanders of ali foreign forces.
great panic prevails among the Chi
nese. Most important news is expect
ed every moment.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-21
Virtually a State Of War.


London. June 1G-This is the situa-
flon in China as it appears to the
Shanghai correspondent of the Daily
Express. cabling Friday evening:
III is really n state Of yelled war
The members of the foreign legations in
Pekng are virtually prisoners. and the
Shlnese troops are only restrained from
attacking them by fear of the legation
guards. Meanwhile the ministers are al
together unable to communicate with the
oHlcers commanding the relief column.
which is making an enforced and iso-
lated halt between Tien-Tsin and Peking
me walls OF the capital are guarded by
100000 imperial troops. The gates are
heavily defended with modern guns Gen.
Iung. acting under orders from the en-
press dowager. says that no more foreign
troops shall enter the sacred city On
Monday the ministers sent n demand to
the tsunS-li-yamen that the gates be
opened. declaring that otherwise the for
eiSn troops would enter forcibly. 10 this
no reply was given. A second message
went unanswered, or had not been an
swcred when the latest news left Picking
Sir Claude Macdonalds latest message
says that the legations are capable of sus-
tanning an effective defense unless at
tackled in force.
1t is still felt here that the foreign
force is wholly inadequate to battle with
the hordes of Chinese troops massed out
side the gates. which now include the
imperial troops from Shan-Hai kwan."
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-03-23

A mass meeting Of the Democrats OF
San J uau county Is hereby called TO bee
held at Aztec. New Mexico. att o'clock
p. M. on Sstu rday. March 81. 1900, at
Lobato's hall. TO elect four "a delegates
to the Democratic territorial convention
to be held at Albuquerque, April -, to
elect delegates to the Democratic ma
tioual convention to be held at Kansas
City July 4, 1900.
BY order Of the Democratic county
central committee.
WN. j. WRIoHr, Chairman.
L. Z. Grove, Secretary.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-03-23

A reward 81 fio0 win be paid by this Assoola-
tion TO any porsoa Oh persons furnlshiue iniof-
nation that viii lead 40 The arrest md convic-
tion OF any person ur persons Stealing driving
away or itlouiousiy handling any stock BELONG
ing 20 ang member of this Association.
THE SAN JUAN fOUNTY CATTLE GROW
Frs ASSOCIATION OF NEW MEXICO.
headquarters nt Aztec, San Juan County. New
McAicof WI Wright. President J. r WIZ
liuma, treasurer Granville pendloion. Score
taryi Board o. Directors, !. q. Itudson. n. II.
stcwarti II b. hllcson, T. N. johnson, ond
Frank MUIR.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-03-23
Lest or strayed.

Two horses; one q sorrel FLY, white face add
feet, branded *" on left shoulder. the other a
brown work horse, branded on left jaw and left
viii pay $500 for party bringing
them In. G b. TONKINsON,
Flora Vista. ~. M.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-03-23

W. "a. Williams guarantees every bottle
Of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy aud
will refund the money to anyone who is
not satisfied after using two-thirds OF
the contents. This 10 the best remedy iu
the world for la grippe, coughs, e,iaa
Group and whooping cough and Is pie
sant and safe 20 take. 10 prevents gny
tendency q d cold 10 result 10 pneu
monia.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-03-23

Twenty acres OF choice land with house. fence
and some %shrubbery. Also. permanent water
right Situated az Flora Vista Terms low.
MRS W. r. MCDONALD.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-03-23

There viii BE- a meeting of shareholders Of che
Lower Animas Ditch in Aztec Saturday, March
81. 1850. at 3 o'clock y m Tor equalization o.
spring work. PRICE WALTERS,
gro~.enr-
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-03-23

One good work horse ONE SCI doubio harnl .
also some bees. ohcnp for co sh. Apply to +.
ll.l. Arc M
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-03-23

Twonty we'll bred He tsh.fe lows, duo go for
soon. Apply TO CuAs MILNE.
Lapiata. Is. M
New-York tribune., 1900-05-12
RIOTS IN SPANISH CITIES.
ARMED CONFLICTS IN VALENCIA. BARCELONA
AND SEVILLE.

Madrid. May n.-Yesterday passed off compara-
lively peacefully practically everywhere through
out Spain. despite the universal character of the
anti-taxation agitation At Valencia rioting
Cured and barricades erected In the streets.
from behind which the mob stoned the gendarmes
On the latter endeavoring 20 dislodge the rioters
they received with rife shots. and two police
men were injured The gendarmes replied with a
fusillade. before which the mob fled.
Disorders similar to those which took place in
Valencia yesterday occurred last night at Bar
celona and at Seville. The riotng particularly
severe In Barcelona, where crowd threw up bar
ricades In the streets and exchanged musketry
fire with body of gendarmes. Shots also
fired from the verandas and balconies OF num-
Der of houses Several gendarmes We're hit A
number Of rioters arrested. At Seville a
mob threw at the building of the Military
Club, shatterng the windows and the gas lamps.
The gendarmes only succeeded in dispensing the
rioters after hard fight during which several cit-
zens two gencarmes, police inspector and two
members OF the Municipal Guard We're wounded. A
force of infantry and cavalry summoned
which soon cleared and occupied the streets
Martial law has been proclaimed in the Provinces
of Barcelona and Valencia.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-12
KRUEGER'S DESPAIRING CRY.

Cape Town. May 11.-At the closing of the
Voksraad. on Monday. May I. President KRUGER
cried OUT
God of the Volksraad! Shall this be the final
act? No! 1t shall not! God will be merciful
and strengthen the right! Ours is the right!
The President added that he had documentary
proofs of "devilish conspiracy TO annihilate the
republics"
London, May 12.-The Lourenco Marques cor
respondent of THE Times telegraphing Fri
day. says:
The discussion in the Volksraad concerning
the sale of undermining rights caused an exciting
scene President KRUGER said the money
wanted for the purposes of war Members
torted that this statement confiicted with the
declaration in the Presidential speech that there
were ample funds for prosecuting the war. and
they accused the Government Of squandering the
money.
Finally Mr.. Kruger quilted the chamber in
fit OF passion. declaring that he had done his duty
and that he washed his hands of the business.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-12
A PROFESSIONAL WOMAN.
Experiments Made with Food.

certain professional woman in New-York
connected with of the large institutions
there, has had a curious experience with an ex-
pertinent in using certain kind OF food. 1t
seems that in October last, she had serious
illness and was at the point Of death. the brain
and body in the last stages Of eXha auston. Her
remarkable experience with the food
brought TO the attention of the makers by
some Of her friends. and in reply to a letter
she wrote as follows:
Il have objection to the public knowing
Of the wonderful transformation my system has
undergone by the of Grape-Nuts since
November, 1899. / began using the food when
conValescing and when in exceedingly low
condition. And used Small quantity and be-
came fascinated with the flavor that gradu-
ally discontinued nearly all other food, includ-
ing tea and coffee
Up TO / have consumed about 100 pack
ages and have gained 20 pounds in flesh. Am
a marvel to all my friends who are aware of
fifty families who have adopted the OF
GrapeNuts because of my experience. You
can give my name and home address, but do
not mention my professional connection" Mrs
City
There is a reason. The makers of Grape
Nuts select certain parts Of the grains OF the
field that contain delicate particles of phos
pbate Of potash and albumen. These elements,
when combined in the human body. go directly
10 rebuild the gray matter In the brain and
nerve centers OF the body.
This is a demonstrated fact and be
proven by any one who cares TO make the test
When nourishes and builds up the brain
note to the whole health proposition. for when
the nervous system is in perfect poise. ~ parts
OF the bdy respond.
Grape-Nuts for sale at all the large gro
Gerry stores in the country and can be found
in use in practically all of the best families In
New-York tribune., 1900-05-12

DAVID B. HILL TO ARGUE CASE BEFORE
SUPREME COURT

DAVID B. HILL TO ARGUE CASE BEFORE
SUPREME COURT
Albany May II (SpecaD.-There will soon be an
argument made before the Supreme Court In this
city by ex-senator David B. Ill., attorney for
prominent corporations of this State. TO test the
constitutionality of the Franchise Tax act. j.
Newton Fiero will represent the State Tax Com
missioners
Mr. Hill may make his first argument upon the
constitutiOnanty of the act here May 15-possi-
bly, however, not until May 29-in presented
to the courts here to-day. This appli-
cation of Lewis & Mckay. attorneys for the Citi-
Zens' Light and Power Company of Rochester, for
writ of certiorari directed to the State Board of
Tax Commissioners for review of the valuations
put upon the property of that company. The writ
IS returnable at special term to be held In this
city on May -, when all the valuations and assess
ments of the properties of the company will be re-
The State Board Of Tax Commissioners is also
Company and efn led With pt the and
examined under oath otnerwise; all evidence, If
by them in arriving at their decision; statement
of the reasons for arriving at such decision and OF
irving such decision. and statement showing
under what law or by virtue of what power
upon what evidence and by what method.
basis or theory such valuation or assessment was
made. They are also directed to return any and all
documents. records and papers. If any such there
be. not embraced in the above specifications.
lating to- touching or concerning the valuation for
the assessment or taxation of the property and
special franchise Of the company and a statement
of other matters material to the determination
of the application of said petition.
Rochester We're assessed at $4,000 and taxed at
$780, 20 which has become a lien upon the prop
excessive by at least $1,000
The objections to the assessment made upon
neous the franchise having been granted bv acts
OF the Common Council Of the city.