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La Junta tribune., 1901-07-03
EINNEY'S FINNEY's
LOCAL Aso rsasosAl ,rsns.
Trade at Dalton's pharmacy.
Trade at the City Pharmacy.
Take it to Downer. He'll fix

. axe IL 10 DOWneI. re II NIX lts
F. A. Griffin employees only first
class mechanics.
Lawn mowers and gasoline
stoves repaired.-Downer
FoR RENT - Nicely furnished
room Inquire at this Office.
l.. Wirt Markham, OF Lamar,
was La unta visitor Monday.
Money for city or farm loans Oh
easy terms. Inquire w. X. Gibson.
A bran new girl baby arrived Al
the home OF Charles Dillon to day.
Buckley and Hart have Inst ol
"bargains" in homes. Look a
them.
Forty-eight instruments were
filed in the county clerks Office
Yesterday morning.
Mrs. Gooch sews by the day,
Rooms on Carson Avenue witt
Mrs, J. A. Mccullough. II
Miss Tillie kranz left Monday
morning for Chicago, to make
biief visit with relatives. T
Mrs. T f. German returned this
morning from a six weeks vi.i,
with relatives in Joliet, Ill.
Mayhem House Furnishing ca.
undertaking and embalming. Dsy
phone, "A; night phone. rs i.
The La Junta baseball team win
play the Rocky Ford aggregation
in the latter place on the FourtlL
He-My third wife died las,
winter. She When are you 20
ing to celebrate the fourth1 He-
In July.
Rev. Kenneth Money and familt
went to Fowler yesterday TO cels-
brate the Fourth and renew old
time acqnaintances.
L. EdmnDds will officiAte Il
ticket agent at this point until
about September Ist. when he
may be transferred 10 Trinidad.
James II. Bittle and Edith E.
Smith, both OF Rocky Ford, were
married last Saturday by the Rev.
Orlando P. Bishop, of Fowler.
Mrs. ". S. Matlock arrived
home this morning from Chicago,
where she has been the guest OF
relatives during the past six weeks.
Mrs N. W. George, accom-
panied by her mother, Mrs. Mary
Franklin, went to Trinidad this
morning for a brief visit with
friends.
c. B. Ferrin. travelling repre-
sentative OF the Outwest Printing
and Stationery Company, Of Colo
rado Springs, was La Iunta
visitor Monday.
j. H. Simonton's "Grocery
Boy and d. w. Holloway's
"Payday" have been entered in
the free-for-all trot and pace at
Rocky Ford on the Fourth.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Busser, of
Los Angeles, CAL, were guests Of
the Harvey House last Saturday.
MIR. Busser is in charge Of the
reading rooms Of the Santa Fe
system.
Henry B. Robins. son of c. Nj.
Robins, deputy county clerk, who
is student of William level
College, at Liberty, Mo-, has been
appointed editor in chief of the
William Jewel Student for the
coming year.
Dad Stephenson celebrated
his seventy third birthday last
Sunday. Mrs. R E. CHATTER, his
daughter, gave birthday feast in
honor Of the event to which
eighteen friends good and true
were invited. 3
The Otero County Bar Associa-
tion held meeting in the county
court room Monday morning.
| Judge 6. w. Parker. Of Olney.
and E. w. McDaniels nf [ !.
La Junta tribune., 1901-07-03

see John T. Russell.
DR.. c. X. Hubbell, dentist, Cen
trail block, La unta, Colo.
Losr-One brindle pup; reward
il returned to Sam Cook At Arcade
saloon.
4 Our repair department is the
most complete in the Valley
/ Downer.
I F. p. Rhoads has some good
bargains in real estate. Insurance
\ of all kinds. Woodruff block
4 Mrs. lane Bowman, mother of
Mrs. |. A. Burwell, left on No. 6
last night for Vincennes, Ind, her
former home.
4 The cash fees in the county
clerks Office for the month of une
amounted to S459.oS, little short
OF the $500 average for the year.
Miss Florence and Ralph Reid
arrived from Colorado Springs
1 yesterday morning TO make brief
visit with their aunt, Mrs. M. r.
Gillum.
Mrs. E. f. HiveIy, accompanied
/ by her daughter, Marie, left Mon
day for Chicago. where they will
be the guests Of relatives for
several weeks.
dad" Stephenson has made
the necessary arrangements, and
will be the official dispenser OF
pop corn and peanuts at the cele-
bration in Rocky Ford on the
/ Fourth.
! Kilborn & Shelton sold a bunch
OF 200 cattle to Mcbride Bros. &
Logan, of Chicago, last Saturday.
The cattle we're driven out to the
Nc Bride pasture in the Holbrook
country.
Charles A. Reynolds, ex'county
treasurer, who had his left leg
broken in an accident at the
Swink railroad crossing several
weeks ago, was in town for the first
time last Saturday. He is getting
along nicely.
The kid team played the brick
yard baseball team at the driving
park last Sunday morning, the
game resulting in score OF E to S
in favor OF the "kids." II is re.
ported to have been very good
game.
| A prolific rainfall, of the soaking
variety, visited portions Of the
Arkansas Valley Monday night,
mostly west Of La unta. The
rainfall hereabouts was generous,
small favors in this line being
thankfully received.
| Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Turley ar
rived in La Junta last Saturday
night from Salina, Kan, where
they were married on the zsth
instant. They were rendered
serenade by a number of friends
shortly after their arrival.
T. r. Hoffmire returned Tues.
day night from Denver, where he
was confined to his bed for over
week with threatened attack Of
Typhoid fever. He had a hard
tussle with the fever for a few
days, but is feeling quite we'll at
present.
May Lodge, Mo. I26, /. o. o.
F. will install the following officers
tonight: Past grand, James An
derson; noble grand, Peter Huy-
brecht; vice grand, Charles Rine;
treasurer, N. S. Larsen; financial
secretary, ]. w. Dodthitt; record.
ing secretary, ] A. Venable.
Ole, son of ]. H. Miller, was
accidentally shot in the arm last
| Monday evening. by his elder
brother. John Miller. The little
boy had cap pistol and had been
shooting a. blanks in it. His
brother did not know that one
J blank was loaded. and fired, the
The colored American., 1901-10-05
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CURBSTONE GOSSIP.

Miss Mamie Chase is promising vO-
calist.
Mr.. E. h Hunter was in Baltimore
Sunday.
Miss Nettie Murray's star is still in
the ascendant.
Mr.. Harry Hsrgraves Of the War De-
partment left this week for Ohio TO
spend months vacation,
A. 0. Staff 1rd reports the outlook in
Baltimore decidedly fattering from q
pedagogical point Of view.
Mr.. John q. Moses, a prominent and
successful New York resi- estate dealer
was IN the city this week.
Miss Blanche NalIs, who has been
confined to her room for several weeks
with typhoid fever. is again out.
DR.. w. Fl. Conner of the Medical
Division of the Pension Off 3e has been
promoted to $120O position.
MI. Cl ford Lomax ras returned
from Philadelphia and resumed his
studies at the Business High schO0'.
Mrs. Rosetta E. Laweon has had a
most successful season and has done az
eIlent work in the csuse of temper
ance.
Mrs, Josephine Snead and daughter
of Ralstan, Pa, are In the city Iar
few days the guests Of Mr.. W, a
Bo vie of 23S 3rd street northwest.
Reserved seats for the HscKley Grand
Ooncert at Berean church on the 1S h
inst. may ba obtained from Mr. h L.
D juglas, at the Capital Savings Bank
Hon, Edmond II. Deas, Chairman Of
the Republican State Genital Commit
tea of South Carolina, was IN the city s
few days this week HeCailed on Pres
The colored American., 1901-10-05

Mr.J.B Parker, who saved Pres'd'
ent Mckinley from Instant oes'h Id
Buff 10, will speak at Metrop olitan a.
NJ E Church, Monday night, Octeper
7th. Doors open at O'Clock.
The visit to the city of Mr.. Thomas a.
Church, of New York, was most oe-
lightfuI treat. He was looking IKE the
proverbial Prince, which speaks VOL
umes for the prosperity producing capa-
citv of Howard's Magazine which ne ls
nov conducting In Gothsm. Whiie
here he was shown the city and ite re-
sources by the erudite principal OF the
HIGH Snbool, Prof Robert 81. Terrell.
The Cubsn Giants, the crack coiored
base ball club of the United States W IL
play the Capital City base ball CLUB aS the
American League park next Monday
and Tuesday. The game will bs calico
at Ais p: N. and as the Capital Cl'y
club will : lay picked nine, the game
will be interesting from the start TO tne
finish.
Mr. J. B. Parker, who saved Presio-
ent Mckinley from instant death III
Buffalo, will speak at Metropolitan A
M. E. Church, Monday night, Octooer
9TH. Doors open at o'clock.
The Thomas Imperial Dramatic Com
uany will present "Miss MulliRans
Four in Hand" at Metropolitan Z'on
church, D street, southwest Monday
night, October 7sh. The Imperials are
nreducts of tho nineteenth century ana
have proven themselves worthy as fun
makers. They have given number OF
successful dramatic entertainments and
coed attendance is expected next
Monday night.
Messrs. William Fl. Garter. Jr, Jos
Wilson. director of the Shiloh Baptist
choir and Walter Dixon ere smOr re
cent acquisitions to the Amphions.
The colored American., 1901-10-05

are due in no small meas ura the grand
success of the surprise
Bishop Jas. A. Handy who hes been
confined to his home for several days
is now able to be out
DR.. G. w. kiucaid, the President of
Christ Institute, Eusor Street, will give
an elaborate entertainment in the near
future setting forth the great work &C.
compl's shed by himself and his aids at
the institute,
The property owners adjacent to the
new high school niltiDg have filed a
petition for Mandamus in court, pro
testing against the location Of the COL
Ored high school at the cOrEer OF Dol
phln street and Penna. avenue. The
same petitioners pro- o'ested before the
School Board but failed IN their IF 1rts.
Mrs. Hiram Watty.hss been appoint
ed teacher sc CAtonsvil'e, BALTIC. Go.
Mrs. Watty has for mar years been
successful teacher in Baltimore 90 ,,but
was compelled to retire year ago be-
cause Of ilI-health.
Mrs. Ralph Stewart Of Washington,
has been in the city several days visit
ing friends.
Lawyer Harry s. Cummings will
leave for New York CITY about October
10th to participate in the murder trial
of Ware Simms charged with the
killing I'd J Scott Of Baltimore,
and JOhL IT,
Col" = -, who has for the past
two weeks sojOurned in the city and
added spirit to all with whom he came
in contact, quietly left for Washington
on Friday evening. On Thursday ev-
ening the "Col." entertained number
of his friends at the residence OF MIR,
Chas J. BeIkley, the genial head-wait-
er Of the Hotel Rennert. The evening
was spent pleasantly and ''a barrel OF
steamed crabs" were consumed.
Arlie.
The colored American., 1901-10-05
A RACE MAGAZINE.

,ovo, resf;ze that there is published in Boston,
Mss high grade illustrated magazine, devoted
exclusively to the interests of the Negro race and
which is edited, published and controlled by mem
psrs oF the race II you would like &c see sam
oIe copy of this magazine same will be sent you on
receipt of cents in stamps, or one year for 81 So
Address THE COLOREO AMERICAN MAGA'
ZINE. Dept. A, Park Square, BostoS- MASS
The colored American., 1901-10-05
dent Roosevelt last Monday.
Which held It's first convention in Boston, Mass. Augu
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, President and

dent Roosevelt last Monday.
WANTED and gentleman.
Life William Mckinley and Booker i.
Washington. Outfit free and big COM
missions; apply quick. National supply |
Co, 813 II street, northeast.
Nine. Smell wood left today for two
weeks inspection CT her dressm9king
schools in Baltimore and New York
City. She will return in time to open
her Fall and Winter classes October
2lst.
Rev. J. Anderson Taylor seems to b q
in earnest about having literary al
Shiloh Baptist church this season.
There is no reason why such an organ
izstion should not thrive, especially II
a young man of good Judgment can be
found to serve as president.
Recorder Cheatham went to Raleigh
last week, to install his brilliant elder
son, Charles Ernest, ss student In
Shaw University. Miss Mamie Chea'-
ham has entered Spelman Seminary at
Atlanta Mr.. Cheath&m believes IN a
liberal education for all.
Mr.. J. B Parker, who saved Presid-
ent Mckinley from instant death IN
Buffalo, will speak at metropolitan a
NJ. E Church, Monday night, October
7sh. Doors oprn at O'Clock.
What ia the matter with the people
or the police of the Fifth precinct when
a thief can walk up and steal the DTa'
pIate and three door knobs CT OF
church while services are In progress?
This is what happened recently to the
Virginia BspIst church.
II you want a good time and to see
first class game Of base ball 90 to the
American League park at l4th street
and Florida avenue, nOrth east next
Monday and Tue day. The Capital City
club will play on Monday and will give
the Cuban Gisnts first class article In
the way of base ball,
Elcouent men of the race Will be
heard at the Parker Memorial, Monday
night, October 7th. at metropolitan A
N, E. Church.
Miss Luretta D. Harris OF l434 Pierc'
Place was married last Wednesday at
D m to Mr.. John 81. Armstrong o
Baltimore. B 9TH the bride and he
bridesmaid, her sister, Miss Belle, wor
white organdies aud looked lovely
1 The happy pair will reside at 6O3 Yves
Hoffman street, Baltimore, Md,
The regular meeting of the North
I Fast and Western Association will b
a held tonight at Stewards hall, oorne
=. Twelfth and R streets, northwest. IN
executive committee e will submit re
i port and present the subject OF peTms
d nent quarters for consideration Hon
John P. Gseen is president and Nj
. VIII @ Atwood, ir,, &c tcretary.
I Ell ouent men of she race VIII |
: heard at the Parker memorial, Monda
\ night, October 7th, at Metropolitan a
: M E Church.
The colored American., 1901-10-05
PARKER IN BALTIMORE.

~. Hero of the BuffaloTragedy Speaks to
N Enthusiastic Audience in the Oriole
Ctv-Miss Murphy, the Recipient OF
nRush CalT'- Bishop Handy out Again
in the Social World.
The colored American., 1901-10-05

n lanes B Parker shall forever live in
the annals of American history. Tie
race ard the century which he has hon
ored by his brave, heroic and p8triOtiC
deed. in saving President Mckinley
from Instant death, will keep alive in
the memory Of generations unborn, his
noble deed, end to utter oblivion will
sink the mean and c~ntempt1ble con-
duet Of those who are now endeav 0riDe
to deprive him of the honor justly his''
thus spoke the Hor. Harry 8. Cuna-
mings ia introducing James B. Parker
to large an spprecistive audience at
John Wesley NJ. E Church on Wed.
evening last. The church was packed
beyond It's capacity and the col bred citi-
zsns Wed with each other to do honor
to the lion Of The occasion" Mr.. Par
ker gave graphic description of the
awful moment when the assassin fired
the fatal shots, spoke in a modest and
unas8umlng manner Ofhis stopping the
assassin from firing q third shot. Mr..
Parker created a favorable Impression
upon his auditors. Rev. DIR. Ernest
Lyon delivered a stirring address ir
which be demanded fair play for the
hero, and condemned the attempts be.
iag made to TOb Parker Of his honor
Patriotic songs were sung, and the life
and character OF President McKiuIey
was eXtoIled by others who spoke.
Quite unique surprise was given tC
Miss Lille Murphy, who will in No
VembeT' be led to the altar by Mr.Noal
D. Thompson of Chicago, on Frida,
evening at her home, 1885 n. Carey at
a number Of friends of Miss Murpb,
ssCre ~ arranged to make atrush calI'
upon her and the coming bride wa
tsKen completely unawaree, as frienC
after TREND filed in. After Miss Mur
pny had recovered her composure. tn
OOl'ct OF the visiting friends was dis
CLOSED and due apologies made for no
notifying her. The evening was oleas
anuy passed in dancing, singing, etc
HeiFeshments were served, the noveIt
Oi tne service Of the refres shments helm
Inc presentation to Miss Murphy Of th
beautifully arranged pink lily, mad
0l "ater-tce. Those present ware:
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brown. Mr.. an
Afs. Z Galway, Jr., Mr. and Mr. ia
:. DFaotord, Jr., DR.. and Mrs. Carr J
MI and Mrs H. Roberts, Mrs Robert
Oisalt6' Mrs, Lima Ackles, Mrs Moll
noomsn' Mrs. Maize Payne. Miss
hlz'Deth Davies, Ella Brown, Msr,l
DS'lS' Beatrice Bradford, Rosa Murpt
isncls -. Murphy, Belle Scott, Belle 81
AlIoe Wilson, Winfred Mason, Sail
=, Ta'chett' Louisa Lynch, Irene Scot
- renee Hughes. Lizzie Hitobens. T
,slle Langley, E lith Makeu, Emn
p,OWn' Fannie L snsey, Ellen Lanse
n'e'IEe Turner Lille May R berts a,
HS'sFS' Harry s Cummings, Drs. We.
~ W. "cLadd, Baker, Brown lHowaI
I, Iuo"ng' r. 81 johnson, Messrs. V
neville Lee, Sherman Jones, Dan
onHsnt' Evans Fernsndls. Howa
W I''h, Louis Garnet, Edgar Braxtc
I 49, d Lee, Harry T. Pratt, Carr
E5 Jacob Q. Nicholson, Charles Jor
1,my iIly ha'chett, Clarence Chambers,
~ D'on Gross, Charles Young, E. B
nsrd Taylor RaInh s>aox, x,J Do,o
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-21
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Board of Fire commissioners.

ST. Paul, Mimi, Dec. Is, 1901.
Regular meeting OF the Board was held
this day at .. m.
Present Commissioners C1arkin Free
man. SchWelzer and President Warner.
Absent: Commissioner Tostevin. Min
utes Of the previous meeting read and APP
proved.
A delegation from the West side waited
upon the Board and asked that better fire
protection be furnished for the plateats.
The Board Informed them that under the
present appropriation it was impossible
to- increase the Fire Department. and adj
vised the delegation to present their Pc
tition to the Charter Commission who
had the matter Of an increased appropria-
ton for Fire Department under considera-
ton; the delegation also requested the
Board to officially sanction request to
the Common Council to grade Louisa
street, between State and South Robert
streets, so that the fire apparatus may
more quickly reach the large plateau
around the Garfield school district This
request was placed ON file.
Communication from The St Paul Con-
solidated Committee asking the Board to
furnish them with statement of the
necessity for the amendments the Fire
Board wishes the Charter Commission 10
recommend. On motion, the Secretary
was instructed TO send the informa ton
asked for.
From E. NJ Pope, Public Examiner, in
closing report made of Fire Department,
The recommended ton to install register
of receipts according to form and ruling
furnished by him was ordered by the
Board.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-21
-FOUR DIVORCES GRANTED.
Judge Brill Grants Release to Three
wives and One Husband

Judge Brill filed an order yesterday in
the case of Cressena Denrner against
Charles Dehrner, granting the plaintiff Il
divorce from the defendant and the Gus
tody of their six children until each shall
attain the age of legal majority. The
eldest of the children is now seventeen
years of age and the youngest five years.
The grounds upon which the -lvorce
was asked and granted We're habitual
drunkenness, cruel and inhuman treat.
ment.
The plaintiff is thirty-four and the de-
PENDANT thirtynine Years Of age, and
they were married April a. 1888
Another order fled by Judge Brill
grants Myrtle R. Henderson a divorce
from Adam William Henderson and pre-
vides, that of the children Rachel Cath
crime shall remain at the Holy Angels
academy at Minneapolis at the expense
of the defendant and that both parents
shall be privileged to visit her there; and
that Angus Ferdinand shall remain in
custody of the plaintiff, and William Rod
erick shall remain in thea custody of the
defendant Sq
TIE plaintiff is allowed $50 for attor-
ney's fees and defendant is required TO
pay S12 per month for the support OF The
child, Angus Ferdinand
In the case of George A Richie against
Grace E. Ritchie Judge Brill has filed an
order granting plaintiff a divorce and the
custody of their chii,, EIenore Edward.
Judge Brill filed an order yesterday in
the case of. Cnristiana Louisa MacDon-
aid against, Daniel Macdonald granting
the PLAINTIFF divorce and the custody of
their child Pearl AIine.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-21
requests of this character should only b
made in extreme cases.
w. J. HELD,

w. ]. HELD.
General Manager.
On motion the report OF the committee
was accepted and adopted and the letter
attached thereto made part of the report,
and ordered filed.
Commissioner Clarlin from Committee
on Machinery, reported all the necessary
repairs needed to damaged apparatus
had been ordered.
The Chief Engineer reported accident to
No. Hose Cart in responding to fire
on Dec. 49,. The driver was thrown from
the cart and injured his foot, but not
badly. Nelson Blan. first .pipeman En-
g1ne Company No. IS. was injured at fire
by falling from a ladder, fracturing one
of his ribs and was otherwise badly
bruised. Horse No. 50, on Truck No. 2.
having been reported incurable OF an in
jury on hind leg, was ordered shot by
the Veterinary Surgeon on Dec. D.
The following appointments to member
ship in the department were reported:
Edward Banning, assigned to Truck No.
2, vice P. Beary deceased; Jerome Mar
tineau, assigned to Truck No. 6. vice
Andrew U1banslzi, resigned; Jerome Sugh-
rue, assigned to driver of hose on Engine
No. 6, vice Thomas Flynn, resigned, and
John Kelley. assigned to driver of hose
on Engine No. 10; Joseph Connolly trans
ferred from fifth truckman of Truck to
driver of the same company, vice p
Beary, deceased, on the recommendation
of the Chief.
The Board ordered a three-horse hitch
placed on Engine No. s. also the pur-
chase of 500 feet 1-inch rubber chemical
hose.
The Superintendent of Fire Alarm rec
commended that the rubber fingers and
wheels now used in fire alarm boxes be
changed for the metal wheels and fingers.
On motion he was instructed to aScer-
tain from the Gamwell Company why the
substitution was made, and also to report
the number of boxes so changed and
what the cost will be to substitute the
metal
The reports of the Veterinary Surgeon
and Secretary presented, read and order
ed filed.
The Committee on Claims approved the
following bills for allowance:
American Fire Engine Co., 1881;
American Electric Co, $3.50; Brings &
Co., $25.42; Board of Water Commission
ers, $165.75; Craig Oil Co, $3.50; Edison
Electric Light Co., $39.3S; Farwell, Or
mum Kirk & Co., $1S.16; Gribben Lum-
Der, s17.2O; Griggs & Co., 81, 1921; Kenny
Bros, $3.50; Lotus & Kerwin, $1,9S222
Mahle Wagon Co., s12.GO; Nicols, Dean e.
Gregg. $1.16; O'Neill, M. j., $f.05; Ozonet
Co., $3.50; Powers Dry Goods Co., S1275;
Fourier A., $3.50; Prendergast Bros.
s5763; Robnson-Car Co., 1888; Rugg &
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-21
REPORTS
Police Department Matters Investi-
gated. hut No information
Given out Regarding
Indictments.

The grand jury completed its work
Yesterday afternoon and were discharged
from further Service. A number OF M
dietments We're returned
The lary Yesterday investigated fully
tire affairs OF Alonzo Phillips when he
was sheriff of l4ennepin county. c. l..
Smith, assistant county attorney, was
before the jury the greater portion Of
the daN with every bill which Philips
rendered to the county. and the various
items were-gone over carefully.
II is understood that no indictments
werez foand against Mr.. Phillips.
TAe time fer prosecuting him on GRIM
inal aeharges win expireaDec, 81, 50 There
is no chance CT his being compelled to
answer to an Indictment.
Na bills were found against John Grot-
tY, held,for grand larceny, Andrew James
and Bert Cock held for the same Of
Tense, and James Stanley, held for as
sa<
indictments We're found against the
following prisoners now in the county
jail, VINO VIII be arraisned Monday morn
ms
Robert Filter grand larceny; George
Krdusoucki, assault; M ]. OToole,
forgery: John .Keating, bastardy; Charles
Larson, grand larceny; Gustav Gatz, as
sault; Gus Gilstrom, burglary; Elmer
Nelson, grand larceny, and Ralph
Mciggs, grand larceny.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-21

teachers that had been placed on the re-
tired list after they had taught for a
certain length of time in the schools 81
the city.
Some of the teachers at the time the
fund was created were opposed to it, and
it appears that there are a number still
not in favor of it, as today City Comp
troller Rogers was served with an al
tentative writ of mandamus requiring
him to appear IN Court Dec. 81 and show
why he refused to sign a warrant for
$500, being the aggregate of 1 per cent Of
the teachers salaries for the present
month, and which would be turned over
to Secretary Schlener, of the school
board, treasurer OF the pension fund.
The order was signed by Judge Simp-
son, ard he no doubt will hear the case.
There is now about 81, 200 in the fund.