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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-04-25
...Symptons OF Spring..

Z The crocus and the violet are not upon the
Nor has the grass yet carpeted tie earth with pleas
j ing green 6
D But gentle spring is coming though the iceman still
= is mute
2 And though the table yet is decked with syrupy
= canned fruit
= Yes, gentle spring is comng-she is somewhere &
p hereabOuts-
. For Il poetry budding and the rhymes begin to
sprout.
The dreamy poets dip their pens and roll Their mys
q They swear the azure robe Of spring is waving IN
= the skies;
( They the mead is dotted with the lily and the
rose; Z
) And as to recognizing spring-the dreamy poet {
= knows,
D The symptoms all would indicate that Winters go =
z ing out,
z For the poetry is budding and the rymes begin to
: sprout. z
The vernal rymester snugges in his heavy overcoat
Of so he possesses one) and he hears the note
Z The piping note Of jay lark; ppe-notng
bird
The sort Of eathered songster which spring is al
ways heard
. Oh gentle spring is coming-there cannot be any
2 doubt,
For the poetry is budding and the rhymes begin to
) sprout.
D Hail gentle spring. Swing INTO line with all your
9 merry train,
Z And if you do not wish to hail please favor
x with rain,
: Or give us sunshine all day long-and will not
2 be dumb,
But sing your roundeIays and things because we're
glad you've come.
3 You needn't hang your head and sulk. make =
= clse pout.
For the poetry is budding and the rymes begin to
D sprout.
SGGGGGGGGGGGe0SGG
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-04-25

CALL far a Blackwell cigar, the
best 5c smoke sold ia the citS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-04-25

summing that the unhappy fate towhieh
my adverse fortune has led me is not
a surprise 70 those who have been
familiar with the progress Of The war.
The lessons taught with q fun mean
ing and which have recently como fo
my knowledge suggest with irresistible
force that a complete termination Of
hostilities and lasting peace are not
only desirable Int absolutely essential
TO the welfare of the Philippine isl
ands
Eagle Is the Filipino Path.
Tile Philippines have never been
dlsmayed NJ their weakness. nor have
they falfered IN following the path
pointed ON by their foriifude and
courage The time has come. however.
s. which they ind their advance lloue
tais path r. Jazz impeded hy au ir-
Stible force which. while re
strains faau. yet enlighteu~ their
minds and opens to them another
course. rr 9rutu- them fhe cause a
peace Ihi~ cause LaS been ftullE
embraced hy fAa majority ~ u1 tel
loss eoulsrt men WHO Lafe already
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-28
IOWA OPINIONS AND NOTES.

As to Iowa and the presidency, the
Algona Upper Des Moines is of
the opinion that stranger things
have happened than that the next ma
tional convention may turn to Iowa for
. candidate. Ii so, there will be no dis
snet among Iowa republicans. Governor
shaw would receive the heartiest kind
of endorsement.
The Davenport Republican notices
that those straw hats for horses are
humane measures. and it is pleasure
to say that they are growing quite COM
mon
In speaking of the number of dele
gates already pledged to the leading
candidate, the sheldon Mail says: 1T
will be Cummins sure enough, unless all
ordinary political indications fail to pan
out
contradicting the Burlington Hawk
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-28

calities, but the prize was finally
awarded to Marshalltown, whose citi-
zens manifested unusual spirit and en-
thusiasm in their efforts to secure both
the National and State Homes. Their
delegations working for the location, led
by MIR. r. e. Sears, were large and of
their best citizens. full of enthusiasm
and determination TO secure the Home
at any cost. Their efforts We're very
ably seconded by Senator p. NJ. Sutton,
who was Jealous advocate of the
measures all the way thru, and by Rep
1resentative j. c. Brown, who was also
active aud ardent in its support. What
ever disappointment other localities may
have felt in the award of the commit
tee, they could not escape a feeling OF
admiration for the unconquerable spirit
of the Marshalltown men,
He then gives a spirited account of the
dedication ceremonies on Nov. So 1887.
and mentions DIR. George Click as chair
man of the local celebration committee,
Then follows full account of the man
agement since that date and other mat
tiers of interest. He gives detailed
statement of the monies expended for
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-28
UNCLE SANS HAY CROP.


: . I y si''
Shlcage lfig'ine snoWs IN the following
that Uncle sam is something of farm
er himself.
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:. 80 80 -. s'e my So " siie
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iiie s9seinii'sa. a'.saeoM' upon Mii'ei
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sear e9inpi.sss nsaiis 10y ares ere, ~ ian :.
~ si1e iteaie ~ ene eisy, ny en-, - -
etle mos tet.iie ~ siie i1is'iice - s,oi.
uliioia. ~ i.aeea on uie niaihss =
wouiu no uoupl ieech sne iiis iiess p.iee
eyer palo lof agrlcullurai anus :. -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-28
HE SOLDIERS, HOME.

The Bulletin Ct ne Iowa state lnsti-.i
tutors issued ~ he Board Of control |
f9E April e ms year + a very lh.sFss l1
lhg nun osi' aiia 8 p's'1s'tis IS f'.ssots
S. the Soldiers floli'si slaFshail'o~l.
Iowa, BY fiof- 'lii1iip ~ efai'9' q
iitiisiaston. lp&sa. re afsisss e0isseiiis
'Seseesi9siy iiils GUYS q 't's hsasiS' aas
teis p''llaihs, me nun J'ui'i4s's' Si.s -
ladies' puilains' me oaa iilsa ; oni'aiiis'
slf old peoi'iss ouliasiis' 'is '-ass - y
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-28
LOCAL ENTHUSIASM.
On ono Subject, Marshalltown Peo-
plo Grow Enthu.iastic.

On ono SUBJECT, Marshallt0W0 Fe0s
plo Grow Enthuniastfc.
The increase of popular enthusiasm
on the following subject is almost daily
manifested by public expression and To-
cal endorsement. Read what this ctti-
zen says, and discover the cause of the
constant showering of praise which fol-
lows in the wake of Doants Kidney
Pills.
Mr.. D. j. Evans. real estate and
loans, NJ. West Main street says: II
gladly give the weight of my opinion
may possess as testimony to the great
value of Doan's Kidney Pills. When
l.h9ye are so many preparations on the
market. all claiming almost miraculous
power in curing kidney troubles, a suf-
f.rer is almost at loss to know just
what TO purchase. He can not make a
mistake If he buys Doan's Kidney Pills,
and base my opinion on the following
facts. For some time ] had rheuma-
tism. Knowing that imperfect action
of the kidneys was responsible for the
trouble, / procured Doan's Kidney Pills
at the Mcbride & Will Company's store.
II expected to obtain the ordinary re-
suits which all patent medicines give.
but was surprised to find that Doan's
NiuieS riits eliminated tHe cause VI
rheumatism. namely, uric acid. 1 was
soon freed from the rheumatic pains
and can conscientiously say that
Deans Kidney Pills are by far the best
|remedy ] ever used
For sale by all dealers. Price, so
cents. Foster-M ilburn Company. Buff
falo. N. Y. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name. Doan's. and
take no substitute.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-28
RIVAL MUSICIANS IN OHIO.

sye's statement that the candidacy of
cuinmins was being persisten.ly urged
by democratic newspapers, the Fort
Madison Democrat declares: We keep
9 fair run Of the opinions of democrats
ard democratic newspapers in Iowa and
we haye{vet tolearn Of a single one who
las made the least effort for Cummins'
remlnatlot' There are several papers
the Fort Madison paper claims are not
democratic that are rot included in the
above statement
In considering the resolutions Of Clay
and Humboldt county republicans In re-
gard to railroad assessments the Algona
Republican believes that their adop-
ton indicates that the people of the
state are tired of the existing rule,
which gives to the executive council
practically legislative powers. allowing
lit to fix the basis of assessment accord
ing TO its own whin. and making the
council the target of criticism whatever
| roads may not be too low 1T may be
1 too high We have seen articles claim-
| ing that the railroads are taxed higher
/ than the farms. However this may be.
| Ii seems to be contrary to sound public
/ policy to give over to any body of elect
i've officials the entire control of so inn
i
son for treating railroad property in a
manner different from that governing
other property
The Iowa Falls Sentinel AYERS that
REV. Abrams goes right on collecting
4 money for temperance purposes just like
he did here, but unlike the proverblal
4 feline he never comes back to execute
&, the purpose"
4 The Sioux City Tribune notices that
I every time county convention declares
for the assessment of railroad property
upon the basis OF It's actual value In
the markets of the world" the old rail.
road newspapers ''go up in the air." The
b irlpune aods: III such declarations
We're made by democrats these subsi
, died agencies would use different lin,
Of argument to obstruct the purpose
. but they would appear less exposed. Il
is really distressing to find them com
PEELED to fight good republicans"
Coming just four days after tn,
i lapsing of those onerous war taxes. i
e will be indeed glorious Fourth thi
year" remarks the Dubuque Times.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-28
A Terrible Explosion

"Of gasoline stove burned lady here
frightfully," writes NJ e. Palmer. Of
Kirkman. Iowa. The best doctors
couldn't heal the running sore that fol-
lowed, but Bucklen's Arnica Salye en-
tirely cured her" Infallible for cuts.
corns. sores, boils, bruises, skin dis
eases and piles. Twenty-Five cents. at
George P. Powers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-28

soughtbIeds has already been selected.
1t is now drying out in the hot sun back
of the Washington monument, where it
will remain until it is removed to the
stables of the executive mansion. This
courtesy is custom of several years
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-28

i, follows the flag. Manila. z. l. The
soldiers coming here ask MS 10 order
Rocky Mountain Tea, speaking highly
Of this remedy BY steamer, ten gross.
Mzellaux Company. Mcbride & VIII
Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-28

Very Low Hates to Detroit, Mich.
Via the Northwestern Lire. Excursion
tickets will be sold at greatly reduced
rates on account of n. +. a. convention
10 be held at Detroit. July Sth TO Eth,
For dates of sale and limits apply to
agents Chicago & Northwestern KY.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-28

While you think Of 1t. go buy and try
box of Cascarets Candy Cathartics,
ideal laxative, tonight. You'll never re-
greet it. Genuine tablets stamped G. C..
C. Never sold in bulk. All druggists,
10 cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-28
INFlRNARY,
MARsAALLTOWM. IOWA.

llr. Wood IS Il rrsuiilr griliuaja ID medi-
cine from the lnsfeisity OF MICHIGAN and
studied III Or ilnapp's Eye ant! Ear tulir1n-
AIRY OF New work hehas lad Il vide ~
perience lii treating diseases " Tic ~ Ear
Nose. Throat, Gatarrn anG Hay teVer. 5alid
fittingof glasses. He has inst retiurped
from three yeats tr:.vel and stgdY abro'm
and holds diplomas from The largest Sc and
ear hospitals IN England ana 9erialny. -
pecally the koyal 9pthtln,ie OF ,onaoE.'
where 500 rye patients artt t.eatsd ,it3 s..
and from the Central Lende Nass aud
lhrout.a hos pjtal RI liile sils aud reputation
Hell holds several diplomas .raA, 3rofe-sors
tally DR.. Potter. the pest Known 9an on
theear living flht III gniariun iseastS 81
The throat; studied. also. pfsdtp ir igcas
of the same university. on diseases OF lire
eye. The DR.. brought with him speciA
methods and remedies now tised III Europe
for the treatment Of sranulated lids cross
eyes ptergiuin cataract. superlortoold fNsh
toned painful aaslfealous lpstheds USES 81
Ills country German and French spoken.
OFFICE No. los EA>1 MAIN 81.
Take Cars From Depot.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-28

Speaker Henderson, who has had an
interview with King Edward, expresses
great admiration for the English SOW
ereign. who also recognizes and appreci-
ates an important public functionary of
most important nation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-28

The centervilie Citizen enters no de-
NAL of the excellence Of the Hunter
press report, but prefers a counter
charge that the T.-R. steals its specials
from other papers and gives no credit.
The Hunter press report stands vindi-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-28

At Beaumont. Tex. the Hogg-swayne
syndicate well developed a gusher on.
the 2sth. The big former governor is
extremely happy over the success Of
the well. 1t is further than any other
from the Lucas we'll
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-28

The Texas supreme court has rem
dered an important decision affecting
the oil industry. The court decides that
the state has no interest in mineral
lands sold to actual settlers from the
school land domain. This settles con-
troversy started by the discovery of oil
at Beaumont and other places in Texas
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-28

Pope Leo is reported to be visibly fail
ing in health and strength. A physician
has taken up permanent residence in
the vatican in order to be able to give
him immediate attention when needed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-28

Our government officials have decided
to make thorough investigation of al
legged timber frauds on Indian reserva-
tons and the movement is to be com
mended.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-28

A Marshalltown citizen complains
that borers are injuring the cut-leafed
birch trees in this locality, and he would
like to learn remedy for the trouble.
The T.-R. would be glad to publish a
recipe Of this kind.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-28

Another step in the development of
trans mississippi ocean commerce
comes in the announcement that the
kansas City Southern railway has de-
termined to establish lines of steamers
to ply between Port Arthur and the
ports Of South America and Europe.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-28

American shipbuildlng may not be up
lie the nigh water mark. but it is worthy
Of note that the German emperor is SO
well pleased with his American built
zach. that he has ordered another
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-28

What did he say?"
He promised to pay with alacrity.'
He did, Ell? Well, let me tell you
this: If there's one thing that's scarcer
With him than money, it's alacrlty."
Richmond Dispatch.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-11
Suicide at BIuehiil.

William P. Bissett, a we'll known citizen
of Bluehil, committed suicide Monday
morning, by hanging.
Mr.. Bissett rose at his usual hour in the
morning, and went to his stable to care
for his horse and prepare for his regular
drive to the Maine Lake Ice Co.'s quarry
at Sargentvilie, where he was employed.
His eight-year old son, going to the stable
half an hour later, found his father dead
A rope, noosed about his neck, had been
fastened to beam in the barn. The body
rested partially on the floor. Death re-
suited from strangulation. Mr.. Bissett
had made all preparations for his drive to
Sargentville, even to putting hay and feed
in the sleigh for his horse.
Mr.. Bissett was native of Scotland.
He came to Maine twenty five years ego,
and had lived most of that time in Penob-
scot and Bluehill, engaged in quarrying.
He was about sixty years OF age. He had
been married twice, and leaves seven chill
dren.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-11
ELLSWORTH FALLS.


Miss Ethel Jellison and Mrs. Alice
Jellison are visiting in Bangor this week.
George N. McCsrty has gone to orono
to accept position as night operator
there.
NJ. ID. Haslam moved up last week from
Hall Quarry, where he has had employ
ment through the summer.
G. NJ. withsm went to Boston last week
TO Join HE wife and son Berthe who went
the week previous. He carried two nice
deer.
John Fox, with crew OF eight men,
started for township 2s Monday morning.
Mr.. Fox will operate on same site ss last
winter.
Mrs. Ada McCarty was given surprise
party on Saturday evening. About fifty
OF her friends assem- bied, and had a very
pleasant evening.
A large number OF tickets have already
been sold for the benefit dance TO be
given in Hancock hall ON Thursday even
ing. A band concert wit precede the
dancing.
Tho ladies' sewing circle will have their
Christmas sale In the vestry on Wednesday
afternoon and evening OF next week.
There will be fancy tables, besides food
and candy tables, presided over By mem
beers of the society.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-11
PROBATE COURT.
Proceedings at the November Term,
Held mt Ellsworth,


Wills admitted to probate; Charles ID.
Wilbur, Eastbrook; Benjamin G. Barbour,
Deer Isle; James Chiias, Isle au Haut.
Wills presented for probate: Alice sar-
gcant, Boston; John r. Starr, oriand
james Collar, plantation No. SO; Matilda
]. Springer, franklin.
Administration granted on estates of
Arthur L. Hale, Cornelius Hayes, Ellis
worth; William s. Newman, fremont;
Susan Gray, Castine; Martha T.. Seavey,
Gouldsboro.
Petition filed Tor administration on es-
tate OF Nicholas +. Currau, Eden.
Inventories returned in estates OF
Cornelius Hayes, Ellsworth; George f..
Nescott, an insane person, Castine.
Petitions filed for license to sell real
estate In estates OF Earl A. Gordon, Forest
L. Gordon and Merton l. Gordon, minors,
Franklin; Harriet Ann Mooney, q person
OF uusonnd MIND, Bucksport; Jane Me
SSsrthy, Bucksport; Cornelius Hayes;
Accounts settled in estates OF Arson p.
Cunningham, Eden; Danforth p. Mason,
Oriand; Abigail A. Halves, Csstine;
kebecca NJ. Young, Bueksport; Edward
Noyes, sullivan; Alfred e. Butler, Wal
than.
Accounts iiled for settlement in estates
OF David W. Benson, fremont; Wesley T..
Bates, Brooksville; John Paul Gordon,
Franklin.
Allowance out OF personal estate grant ed
to widow OF Edward B. Rodick. Eden.
Affidavits OF notice OF appointment re-
turneo In estates of Charles A. Sinclair,
Portsmouth, n. H.; Maria NJ. Joy, Sorry.
Certificates OF sale o! real estate died in
estates OF Horace s. Psyson, Boston !;
Abhie r. Treworgy, Bucgsport.
Orders OF distribution issued In estates
OF Edward Noyes, Sullivan; Margaret
Turner, Ellsworth.
Petition for commissioners on claims
against estate OF Eleazer Il. Young,
Gouldsboro, filed and granted; warrant
issued.
Certificates for change OF name issued
to Elizabeth NJ. Nicholson, Nellie L. Bull
lock, Bucksport.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-11
MARRIED..

BRA GDON-BUNKER-At Franklin, Dec 7, by
W w Bragdcn. esq, Miss Blanche l. Bragg on.
of Eastbrook, to harvey Bunker, of Frank
lin.
BowDEN-wARDwEL North Penob.
scot, bee g. by Rev Garland. Miss Sarah
Frances Bowden, of North Buehill. to Percy
Albert ardweIl, of Penobscot No cards.]
ER-M'DoNNELL-At sedgwics, Dec l.
By Rev e Drew, Miss Gladys Carter to
owen Mcdonnell, both of Brooklin.
ELLIS-sCOTT-A North Deer Isle nee 5, by
Rev Minot Shaw Hartwell. Miss Flora R1yn
ton Ellis to Amos Sidney Scott, both of Deer
Isle.
UNDS-COUsINS-At Emery's Mills, Nov
IS by Rev J ID Cochrane, Miss JESSIE Ed
munds TO Edmund B Cousins, of Sanford,
formerly of Lamoine.
Observation-Disclosures Brewer, Nov
y, by Rev II II lamaker, Miss Sadie Fuller.
ton, formerly of Ellsworth, to Ambrose Nc
Donald, of Brewer
FERNALD-sEAyEY--ht Gouldsboro. Dec 8,
by Ernest Rice, esq, Mrs Katie N Fernald to
Capt Fred NJ Seavey. both of GoulGaboro
HIGGINs-WOOO-A Fitchburg, Mass, Nov .,
BY Rev Arthur Snail, Miss Helen Maud tiig-
gins, formerly of Franklin, to George Wood
of Seal HarbOr.
KENNIsTON-CONNOR Amherst, Dec g.,
by Rev Frederic Feary Miss Vivian Ken
nisten, of Amherst, 10 Edwin Common. of
Castine.
PAINE-PETTENGILL Holhrook, Mass,
Nov ~ by Rev Warren + Love- of Boston,
Miss Lottie May Paine, of ilolbrook, to
George L fettenEIli, "f Broekton, Mass.
PHIPPS -BENNETT-At Orland, Dec g. by
Rev toward u French, Mrs Rose ID Phipps
to Roscoe Bennett, both of Orland
ROBBINS WILLIAMS-At Stonington, Nov
-, by Rev II W Conley, Edith L Robbins to
Thomas a Williams, both of Stonington.
REDDING-TRACY-At Bar Harbor, Nov 20,
by Rev l. Hanscom, Mrs Louie Redding to
George w Tracy, both of GoudsDoro.
OUNG-TORREY-At Surrv. Nov 80, by Rev
Collina Mrs RptseV NOuup. of North
Woodstock, n ii, to Edwin ii Torrey, of
Surry.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-11
Letter to The Geo. ii. Grant Co.,

Dear slrs; Your business is. when"a house
burns down. to give the owner some money to
build a new one. Ills good business. Queer
that the world got on 60 long without 1t.
We paint the one that burnt down and the
new one too. What Is better! we paint the
houses that don't burn down,
You insure the houses that burn; we insure
the houses that don't. You have ashes and
smoke; all the houses are ours.
We naint lead and zinc; Devoe. We cell, the
paint to painters; We don't paint.
Lead and oil Is the Old fashion paint. Devoe
Is zirc ground in with the lead and linseed OIL
same proportions as used by U. S Government;
the best paint in the world; and the cheapest,
because the work Is all done by machinery.
Nobody wants poor paint; there's lots of 1t,
though, in the world
Yours truly,
Ale 2. W. DEyoE & Co.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-11
CITY REFORM.
Pastor Kerr, of the Baptist Church, is
Firing Hot Shot.

1 hbtbfs AhVt 'hVt.
Rev. David Kerr, OF the Baptist church,
has tackled city problems as he sees them
in Ellsworth, and is thoroughly In
earnest about It. Mr. Kerr has been see
ing things, and storing up energy for this
fight, for months. He says he recognizes
bis own responsibility RS minister of the
gospel in Ellsworth to do what he can to
help correct the evils which he sees, and
he means to do 1t. He hopes to have the
aid OF the right minded citizens gener-
ally.
Mr.. Kerr fired his first shot in the
crusade at the union Thanksgiving SER
vice. Then be announced series of sun
day evening lectures on city problems.
The first OF these lectures was given
Sunday evening at the Baptist church,
The church was well flied.
Mr.. Kerr's subject was "rbe Great Need
OF City Reform. He was not as radical
in his remarks as many were led to ex-
pect, but at the same time he did not
mince his words.
He first called attention to some of the
natural advantages of The city--its de-
III us "
or winter home, it's almost perfect sani-
tary location on side hills sloping toward
the river, its excellent library, its SPLEEN
did water power. Then he spoke of pres
ent depression in business, which he said
was due largely to lack OF public spirit,
and followed this up by calling attention
to some existing evils as he saw them.
Next Sunday evening Mr.. Kerr will
speak on the subject, "Who Ought to Re-
form the City" At the close of the meet
ing he will call a meeting to organize
citizens committee. One of the first
things toward which the efforts OF this
committee Will be directed, says Mr.. Kerr,
Is the suppression OF the slot machines
He intends to drive every one OF these
gambling contrivances out OF the city.
Other reforms will follow.