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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27
THAT DAnvILLE PRISONER.
RELATIVE SAY HE WAS NEVER
CONVICTED OF HIGHWAY ROB-
Berry

Several days ago the Vlrginlan- Pilot
published an account OF the arrest of
Mr.. j. c. Cousins. who is now in tail
awaiting the arrival of an officer from
Danville. at which place he is wanted
for suspected highway robbery
1t seems that all the local papers
We're mtsled by what was thought to
be reliable Information. In all the pa
pers 1t was stated that Cousins had
been convicted in 1890 and sentenced
to two years in the penitentiary. but
made his escape.
a relative of the prisoner called at
the Virginan Pilot office yesterday
and stated that Counsins had never
been sentenced to the penitentiary, and
this Is the first time he has ever been
arrested on the same charge.
Chief of Police Kizer has notified the
Danville authorities that he will not
hold Counsins any longer than to-day.
If an officer does not come for the
prisoner to-day he will be given his
liberty.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27
THE LAST MEETING.
Select Council concurs in Legis-
Iation of Common Branch.
"a. or Enthusiasm MIR. Hof heimer to Get n
Raise of saIary-street Sign Ordinance
Passed.

Adjourned sine die" said President
Greenwood at the close of the Select
Council meeting last night.
The record of the body was made up.
and TO all intents and purposes it went
ont of existence when President Green
woods gavel fell.
This last meeting was tame-not a
bubble OF excitement. enthusiasm or
anything else disturbed the placid sur
face. Everything that was done was
concurrent. There was no need of the
introduction or anything like new bust
ness.
me ordnance tabooing swinging
street signs. awning poles and street
distractions in the way of merchandise
was passed. This becomes effective
January !, 1901.
MIR. HOFHEIMER'S SALARY.
The ordinance authorizing the Street.
Sewer and Drain Board to fix the SAL
airy of the chairman of the board not
to exceed Sl.500 year. was passed.
The resolution providing for the re-
moVal OF the grass pavement on Will
Hams street. and the substitution Of
Belgian blocks therefor. was passed
The ordinance as to canceling illegal
local assessments prior to March A.
1896, was passed.
The favorable report of the Finance
Committee on the petition of w. n.
Stephenson for the return of errone-
ously assessed taxes was adopted
The resolution providing for the
transfer to the Street, Sewer and Drain
Board the balance of the Fourth Ward
sewer appropriation was passed.
The ordinance authorizing the issu-
ance of $4,000 coupon and register
t.i'1f ir,l Ia.
passed
The ordinance providing that the City
Treasurer shall hereafter upon request
of holder. register coupon bonds. was
passed.
ANOTHER POLICE SERGEANT.
The ordinance making an appropra-
ton for an additional police sergeant.
as recommended by the Board of Police
Commissioners was passed. az was also
the ordinance increasing the pay of city
detectives from s2.2lls to $3.50 The
FINANCE Committees report was unfa-
Voraole to the increase. but the vote
in the Council was unanimous.
The first series OF resolutions for the
Improvement of Claiborne avenue were
lost:
The ordinance requiring all builders
OF houses TO pay the contractors IL
cense OF S25 had at former meeting
been laid over by the Select Branch.
and was subsequently defeated in the
Common Branch. The action of the
Common Council was concurred in.
The resolution appropriating $40. 799. IS
for paving Monticello avenue with Bel
CLAN blocks or vitrified bricks was
passed.
The Finance Committees dlsappro-
val of the petition of John II. Core, for
the return OF $40 taxes which he claim
ed was Illegally assessed. was agreed
to.
Just before adjournment a resolution
extending the thanks of the BODY to
President Greenwood and Clerk Poul-
son was passed. These gentlemen re-
sponded in proper manner. and the
Council adjourned sine die.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27
TWO new Houses surned.

alarm called the Fire Department to
CRANKY street, near Queen. where two
new houses were in course of erection
by Mr.. c. T.. Townsend The flames
had gained such Roadway that both
wtre practically destroyed. They were
unfinished. and a. neither the doors or
windows were in them they burned
rapidly. The cause of the fire is I'M
known. The fire made great blaze,
and excited much alarm in that sec
ton. The houses were worth probably
about 81 200 each.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27
'ntinued until

ing a disorderly house; continued until
John H. Mitchell. colored. drunken
ness and lewd conduct; fined SIS.
Daisy Calling, colored, assaulting
Nancy Hunter. colored; fined $1,000.
James Collins. colored. stealing rail-
road brass from the Norfolk and Vest
ern railway: continued.
Martha Ashby. colored. maintaining a
health nuisance; fined Sc.
VESSEL LIBELLED.
The coal barge s. L. Watson has been
libelled in the United States Court by
Robert IAchtenfel. who holds q claim
against the vessel of about $50. The
vessel is now OFF Lamberts Point
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27
TO MEET JULY ATH.
PORTSMOUTH AND NEWPORT
NEWS BOTH WANT THE CON-
NENTION

Colonel c. Fenton Day chairman, has
called a meeting OF the District Com
mittee for July 4th. at 12 M, at the
Monticello Hotel, for the purpose of re-
organizing and also naming time and
place for holding the Congressional
Convention for the Second District.
Mr.. Il. Thompson. member of the
committee from Portsmouth, is making
4 strong effort to get the convention at
Portsmouth. Mr.. +. G.. Smith, member
of the committee from Newport News.
wants the convention held at his city.
The fight will be between these two
places.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27
Election of Officers.

Old Dominion Encampment No. 1, I.
o. o. T.. has elected the following Of
lccr>r
chief Patriarch. Thos. G. Ramsey.
High Priest, G.. Is. Hughes.
Senior Warden DR.. Geo. ID. Levy.
Treasurer. Jerome r. Epes.
Scribe. r. II. Worsham.
These officers will be installed next
Monday night.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27
Summer Excursion Tioketa.

Are now on sale at lowest rates to all
points via Washington and Baltimore
Steamers. and Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad. Ooyal Blue Ane). For detail
ed information apply to
ARTHUR c.. LEWIS. s. p. A,
II Under Atlantic Hotel,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27
Virginia Beach.

Special excursion tickets again on
sale. Good FOR round trip, meal. and
bath. only 81, ait Atlantic Hotel. Good
ticket,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27
Tho Hub Closed Until Friday.

On account of the death of Mr..
Aaron Wurtzburger of Baltimore. the
Hub Clothing Store of this city will be
closed until Friday. June 29th.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27

I ENN1E l.. WILLIAMS e CO, WITH
e. La Mode Hair Parlors, Sl2 Main
street. Graduate Specialists. Cure all
diseases of Hands and Feet. Our Chiro-
pody and Manicure departments equal TO
best III America Bunions Corns, Colon
by Painless Methods. Every instrument
Stcrilized before using. Beautiful and
Correct Shaped Hands and Nails are the
result of our Artistic Manicure We en-
ploy no novices. Ladies and gentlemen.
try us. icai-lm :
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27

NO. l SPECIAL NOTICES-TO LAWN.
~ Picnic and Excursion Parties: Buy
our pure Ice Cream ut LOO per gallon, or
let us provide cvcrythinG-talte all tho
risk, do all the work and give you half
me p:oltS Come and talk IL over
DRlSDAl.E No. u Bank street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27

WY ANTED-YOUNG MEN AND WON
wv en- to learn bookkeeping and short
hand during summer months. Special
rates for July and August. 4 position
awaits every graduate OF this school.
SOUTHERN SHORTHAND AND BuSI-
President. jo2i
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27
LOST.

V OST - LADIES' GOLD WATCH
IL with initials T.. l.. IL. on outside
case. Velvet fob. with hearts. attached.
Liberal reward IL returned to 102 Central
avenue. Atlantic City. It,
C.E REWARD-LOST SATURDAY ON
sOC electric car from Norfolk to Lam
berts Point n red leather pockctbook con-
tanning two 81 bills four 81 bills and 81
cents in silver. Finder will receive 81
SON, Foreman Lambcrt's Point Silk Mill.
je2i-Sts
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27

r y MODE HAIR DRESSING PAR
III Hair dressing Very Latest Electrical
Shampooing and Hair Dying Machines.
Hot or Cold Air. our Shampooing ma
suds bowl and enables us to work while
you SIT in comfortable position. Follow
the large throng of Norfolk's leading
Parlors jc2i-lw
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27
FOR RENT.

ElOR RENT-NEW HOUSE 7 ROOMS.
~ bath. equipments. good we'll of water
ECO Il. Branbleton avenue. ie2t
ElOR RENT-TIlE RESIDENCE or
A. tho late Judge Blow, 96 Boush street
For desirable tenant the premises Will
be put in thorough condition. with ali
modern improvements. Apply 10 T. H.
ROGERS. Agent. ic7-tf
THOR RENT. LEASE OR SALE-r.OT
i, of land. 125x50. fronting on Mahonc's
Lake; Is high and dry. Enquire lsG Bcr-
muda street. mal2-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27

VIZ ANTED-THE PUBLIC TO KNOW
w that the Southern Shorthand and
Business University prepares young men
and women for business positions. and
mat that tne demand ior It's sra ai,,n OF
ceeds the supply. Enter Tor Summer
Course. Special rates. J. NJ. RESSl.ER.
President. ie1l
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
Al druggists refund the money II II fails
10 cure r w. Groves signature 10 on
each box. 25c.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27
THE NEWS OF NORFOLK ON PAGES 8 8 & 5

All transient advertisements in
serted In these columns must DO paid
for in advance.
Rate, one cent per word each in
sertion, minimum, 10 cents.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27

MADAM SMELL NEWMAN. KNOWN
AS1- TO the public as a Genuine Clairvov-
ant ana Spiritual Medium of renown, is
sun located III this city. givini; readings
Office Office and residence. 251 CHURCH
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Il give n Lawn Party at No. 4l9 Park
avenue THURSDAY EVENING. June
18th. ie2G-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27

IT o THE PUBLIC.-MRS. L. A. WAR
WICK. Expert Chiropodist and Man
icurc,o Richmond. Va. guarantees TO cure
hard and soft corns, bunions, ingrowug
nails. club nails, all without pain. Mrs
Warwick has treatcd the leadin; people
Of Richmond who have suffered with L.. =.
feet. ana from whom she brings the high
est testimonials, having given entire sat
her parlcrs. in 'Tunstall Building opposite
Hotel Monticello. Hours: s a. m. to > p.
juno 2oth Je22-lmt
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27

w ANTED.-DO YOU WANT A STEM
w ographcr, boolSkeepcr. salesman.
cook, nurscgirl, housemaid butler, driver
or any other kind of male female
help? Every want supplied. BUREAU
OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT. 35S
Main street. jc22
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27
WANTED.


VNANTED-BY A LADY 4 ROOM.
w with or without board. Address w.
D.. this office. jc2I
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27

NTANTED-A COMPETENT SALES
w woman. JOSEPH BROWN, go
Main street. II
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27

Nv ANTED "A GOOD COLLECTOR
w who can furnish bond for 500. Ad
dress COLLECTOR. this office. je2t-6t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27
PIANOS TUNED.

We employ two expert Piano Tuners
workmcn who thoroughly undcrstorj
their business. Work guaranteed Prompt
attention given mail orders. STEiE'F
W AREkOOMS. CO CRANKY street. Phones
1101. oniiotr
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27

NAT ANTED--5oO OLD FEATHER BEDS.
w VIII call at your house and pay
good prices. for them. Also buy old FUR
nlturc. Address FEATHERS, this office.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27

WY ANTED-4A BRIGHT, USEFUL 10Y
wv about Il or 10 years OF age-onc that
is willing to learn the clothing and fur
nishing business ut retail Must come
well recommended. Address In own hand
writing. FuRNlSHElt. this office. jel3-tf
Wy ANTED-4SEWING MACHINES TO
w repair: any make. New machines
go and up. J. w. BEASLEY. 1914,
Church street city. fe2o-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27

wv ANTED = POSITION IN OFFICE
w work. assistant bookkccper, etc, by
reliable young man with experience: some
experience in sterography; don't mind
work; best references. Address "ROB-
ERT." this office. ic2I Sts
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27
MIME. MACNAMARA,

from Paris (trancc),
French Modiste. POS Claiborne avenue.
Latest Paris styles and high grade work.
je26-3tS
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27

q. 5000 PER MONTH DURING; CAM
eD paign and permanent position after.
Man or lady. ZiEGLER co. 2l7 Locust
St, Philadelphia. je2O-sa. su.we-l2t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27

NV TED-oCCUPANTS FOR WELL
Wv furnished and ventilated front
rooms; privilege of bath. Apply 4Sl
Frcemason street. Jc26-2t'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27
AGENTS WANTED.

NAY ANTED--SALESMGN AMI COL
w lectors to work in the city and
country. Apply 20 the SINGER MANU-
FEATURING CO.. go Church street Nor
folk Va. juS-2taw-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27

w ANTED--A WHITE GIRL THAT
w can cook and do general housework
can secure n good home by applying at
1855 MAIN STREET. Bureau Employment
and Labor. Jc22-lwF
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27

VIZ ANTED = THREE BRIGHT AND
AND TI r Sc Sd To 5000 WEEK WEEK
for the right persU,ss. Apply Monday be-
tween 10 and 1:3o 1T $50 Church street.
tpoi-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27

wv ANTED-FoUR GOOD BARRIERS
w on salary. Apply ut once to NOR
FOLK SHAVING PARLOR, S53 Main
street. 1c2T-it
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27
FOR SALE.

EOR SALE-ONE FINE FRESH JER-
u sey Cow. Apply TO c. b. STANTON,
Goth ST., Park Place. jc27-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27

NJ OTICE-I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE
IN that | will be responsible for no
debts contracted by my son, Edwin f.
lianowell. who is II minor, ana forbid
all persons to harbor him. l.. y. HANO-
WELL je2t-3t.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27

NT oNEY IS CHEAP-ONE HUNDRED
~ 10 five hundred dollars to loan at
per cent. (straighD per annum upon an
proved real estate. business strictly con
ildcntial. Apply ROOM NO. ., Balientine
Building, 3li Main street ieS-Im
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27
IN THE POLICE COURT.

The following other cases were dis
posed of by Justice Tomlln:
r. Johnson. colored. public nuisance;
fined Sc.
Georgianna Foshey. colored. assault
ing Mary Davis; fined $3.50.
Estelle Copeland and Lucy Lee. dis
orderly conduct and assaulting Maggie
Doyle; fined s21.50 each.
Mamie King and Birdie Adams, keep
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27

NORFOLK DYEING. CLEANING
cleaned: Gents Suits dyed. s2o0; cleaned
and pressed. 75c.; pants pressed Zoe: car
pets speciality. All Main. New phone .OI.
Old phone lO55 A'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-27

I ,IGHTERAGE AND STORAGE-MER-
= chandisc transferred between harbor
points, Newport News, Sound and Bay
points ut reasonable rates. Steam. deck
and derrick barges for hire at low rates.
Merchandise stored at Burtons Point on
\. d II. Belt Line X. r., with all rail
roads connection, where accommodation
can be had for deep draught vessels
VIRGINIA AND y. G. TRANSPORT CO.
LTD. Main Office Burton's Point. Norfolk
Co. Branch office No. OH Columbia BLDG
City. jc26-lm
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-07-19

these men. Her frame was chill as
with the shadow of death, but the one
overpowering thought that snote her
was that her husbands approaching de-
cease was the direct answer Of an angry
Judge to her wicked outcry against her
fate and longings to escape 1t. In this
grisly shape was the freedom to appeal
for which she had painted. But she
knew that when the cage was torn
down she would feel like murderess
She never forgot the short-lived horror
of that moment.
Mr. Withers dismissed his visitors
when the witnesses had affixed their
names to the will. and they bowed
themselves out, each noting, more or
less furtively, as he passed, the dilated
eyes and colorless face OF the wife. and
drawing his own conclusions there
from.
She got up and walked totteringly
forward at her husbands gesture He
was no paler than when she left him.
and smiled more easily than was his
habit, when he noticed the signs of her
extreme alarm. II was afraid Won
would be frightened If talked In your
hearing of making my WILL" he said,
eneouragingly. ITO avoid this. ar
ranged that Mr.. Hall should wait upon
ME while you were driving. He was be-
hind his time, and your are back earlier
than | anticipated. l regret the meet
ing only for your sake. Perhaps Ii is
as we'll, however, that should acquaint
you with some of the provisions of the
instrument you saw in Mr.. Halls
hand"
please do not! I cannot bear to
hear or speak of it,! protested Con-
stance, the tears starting to her eyes.
at all seems so dreadful"
1T will not hasten my death one
hour" Mr.. Withers was not quite ready
to pass over without rebuke an absurd
superstition he considered unworthy a
rational being, even though the Of
fender was his wife. "You shall know
this. I made another will two years
since, but circumstances have led me
to regard it as injudicious, IL not un-
fair. We bushes men are superior 10
tho dread of looking forward to the
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-07-19
x BATTERED LIFE.
dEga2z1SGRY l1AnloN HARLANp -
~sSlz''19 GsNlEz


resolve had thus far awaited nothing
to conquer It,
She looked jaded rather than refresh
ed upon her return, although she had
curtailed the ride in opposition to Ed
wards advice. Wild, rebellious
thoughts fought for mastery within her
all the while she was with him, the
promptings Of an insane familiarity she
could not cast out. IF had met him
two years ago instead of his brother,
and he had wooed me, the love which
Is now my disgrace would have been
my glory" she was tempted to repeat,
again and again. Yet my fitness to
receive his affection and my need of
him are the same to-day as they were
then. Is he the less my companion
soul, the mate God meant for me, be-
cause, led by others counsels, / blum
dered into loveless connection with
another! Which is the criminal bond
that ordained by my Maker, or the COM
pact which has had no blessing save
the approval of cold-hearted and mer-
cenary mortals? Outwardly we must
remain as we are; but who is defrauded
if dyeam of what might have been? If
love him for what he Is in himself,
not for what he is to me?"
Then, shaking off the spell, she would
loathe herself for the vile suggestions,
and pray, in blind, heathenish way,
to Him who had sent her pain, to sus-
tain her under it, to keep her from
falling into the fouler mire of open de-
nance OF her husbands claims upon
her realty in word and act, to hold
her fast to the semblance Of right and
honor.
Parting from Edward at the outer
entrance with brief phrase of thanks
for his kindness in accompanying her,
she ran up to her husbands room and
opened the door without knocking. A
gentleman, whom she recognized as
prominent city lawyer, stood by the
lounge with paper in his hand. Two
young men, apparently clerks, were
Withdrawn a little into the background
and table bearing writing materials
was between them and the others.
You acknowledge this instrument to
be your latest will and testament, and
In token thereof. have set hereto your
signature and seal?" the lawyer was
saying as the door swung noiselessly
ajar, and Constance stopped, unable to
advance or retreat.
Mr.. Withers glanced around when he
had given his assent. "Come in, my
dear" he said quietly. eve shall soon
be through this little matter"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-07-19

1t has remained for Frenchman to
make the first complete exploration of
the largest cavern In the British ISL
ands, that at Mitchelstown, Ireland.
the explorer is Monsieur Martel, who
mas recently become famous for his
discoveries in the caverns of France.
The Mftchelstown cavern is formed in
limestone. and is remarkable for the
number and extent Of it's connected pas
sages which, when plotted upon a
chart, resemble the streets of city.
The length of the cave is about mile
and quarter. and it contains some
animal inhabitants. including species
OF spider, which are peculiar to it and
which have their entire existence with
in its recesse&
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-07-19
KICK ON ASSESSMENTS.
EuU Money Value Provision Raises
storm-YanLxton Board I'm PICK &.

EuU Money Value Provision Raises n
storm-YanIton Board I'm Pick e.
There is a pretty. we'll established
conviction in the minds or the taXpay
ers in the southern part OF the state
that there Is something wrong Win the
present law governing the assessment
of property. Not a session OF the iegls
lature has passed since 1880 that mas
not witnessed some alteration or the
revenue law. The last, however, was
the most radical. AS a consequence,
Douglas, Bon Homme, Charles MIX,
Hutchinson, Turner and Yankton coun-
ties are meeting with very grave DIM
culties In the assessment of taxes.
The constitution requires property TO
be assessed at its full money value, and
the present law contemplates the same;
but the practice has been to assess
property at from one-half to two-thirds
its value. At the meeting OF the state
auditor and county auditors, held in
Yanktor not long since, 1t was decided
to carry out the provisions of the law,
and In the assessment In hand TO as
sess all property at its full value. I'm
der the direction Of the state auditor,
the assessors. In some cases, have at
tempted to do This, ard now comes a
storm of remonstrances that makes the
county board of equalization quake.
The Yankton county board seems to
be in predicament 1t was In session
all of the past week, and raised the as
sessment, as returned by the deputy
assessors, in more than 300 cases. 1T
covered less than one-third Of the as
sessment roll, and the law prescribes
that 1t may sit only five days as a
board Of equalization. That time ex-
pired on Saturday night at II o'clock,
and States Attorney Davis CONSTITUTES
the law to state specifically that the
board cannot act after the five days
are up.
In accordance with the provisions or
the law, in every case in which the fig
ures Of the assessor have been raised,
the board has notified the property
owners. As a consequence, they have
received a storm Of protests. and have
spent most Of the past four days in
listening TO complaints which range all
the way from merely excessive assess
ment to fraud In tampering with the
assessment books stree they were de-
livered to the county assessor.
A similar state Of affairs exists in the
other counties named. All sorts OF
complaints and charges and counter
charges are made, but with what final
result can not now be predicted.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-07-19
ITO BE CONTINUED,


me most remarkable canal in the
world is the one between Worsley and
81 Helens, in the North of England.
IL Is sixteen miles long and under
ground from end to end. In Lancashire
the coal mines are very extensive. half
tne country being undermined. Many
years ago che managers Of the Duke of
Bridsewater's estates thought they
could save money by transporting the
coal underground instead of on the sur
race: therefore the canal was construct
ed and the mines connected and drain
ed at the same time. Ordinary canal
boats are used, the power being fur
nlsned by men. The tunnel arch over
the canal is provided with cross pieces.
ana the men who do the work of pro-
puision lie on their backs on the loads
Oh coal, and push with their feet
against the cross bars of the roof.