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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04
DEPARTMENT STORE BURNED.
Costly Fire Pt Pittsburgh, PA
Score of Families Homeless
and One Life Lost.

Pittsburgh, Pa, April 3O.-Fire at
the corner of Carson and Seventeenth
streets, south side, resulted in the loss
of one life, a property loss estimated
at $22j,G00, consumed over a dozen
buildings and rendered a score of
families homeless. The flames were
discovered in the basement of the
four-story department stores of
George L. Lorsch & Bro, and in a
very short time the entire building
was burning furiously. 1t was in ruins
within 80 minutes. A panic ensued
among the customers and employees,
which resulted in what seemed at
first a well-founded report that eight
persons had perished. This was happi-
ly untrue after the fire had been CON
trolled, the only fatality being the
burning to death of Mrs. Kate Dom
ley's acknowledgement child,
When the fire broke out Mrs. Donley
and child we're on the fourth floor
of the Lorsch building, In her haste
to escape the mother fell on the stair
way and was rendered unconscious.
In the excitement the child was either
forgotten OF burned before aid could
reach it,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04
A WEAK-MINDED JUROR.
Other Jurymen and is Now Sorry
for 1.-THE Callahan Verdict.

Omaha, Neb., April 30.-"I was the
twelfth man on the jury to vote for
Callahans acquittal," said w, B. Full
Ter yesterday, and | stood alone from
the third ballot, about nine o'clock
Saturday night, until three o'clock
Sunday morning. | believe now, as |
believed then, that Callahan had not
proved an alibi, and that there was
sufficient evidence to convict him, but
for six hours | stood alone there.
81 shall never forgive myself for
yielding. wish now that | had stayed
with them and hung the jury, as |
said at The beginning ! vuuiu do
rather than vote for acquittal,"
w, Z. Moore, Ed. Shaw and other
iurymcn concurred in the formers
statement. u rendered a verdict in
accordance with my understanding of
the evidence under the instruction Of
the court. The prosecution seemed
to think that all it needed to do was
to prove connection between Grove
and Callahan Grove has never been
convicted and his guilt is not a fore
gone conclusion"
County Attorney Shields does not
agree with Gen. Cowan in the state
ment that Callahan should not be
tried on the charges of grand larceny
aud false imprisonment He says;
"Nhen Galatians lawyers put in
their plea for his release on the
ground that he has already been tried
and acquitted on the otfense charged
in all three informations, the state
will oppose the plea. lie is in the
same position, as man who is
charged with both assault and rob
berry would be if he We're acquitted on
one or the other of the charges"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04
GENERALS IN CONFERENCE.
Arrangements for Withdrawal of
Troops Depend Upon the Min
tsterS--Other Matters.

Pekin, April }O.-The generals Of
the powers held 4 conference yester-
day morning, to consider the question
OF the withdrawal of the troops, and
decided 10 address a note TO the min
istcrs informing them that when the
ministers are able to announce the
lump sum demanded as indemnity and
the Chinese have agreed TO the prin-
eiple of payment, arrangements will
be possible for Withdrawal.
The other matters discussed were
the handing over Of the administra-
tion of Pekin to native officials and
the plan for the command of the le-
CATION guards, as to whether this
command should be centered in one
officer or each detachment should be
Independent.
Regarding the government of Peldn
it was decided to allow the Chinese
gradually to assume more control un-
til the civil government was entirely
in their hands, the military only exer-
oising passive supervision.
The Germans were virtually caught
in trap near the Ku-Kwan pass. A
detachment of 50 had As casualties,
while the Chinese losses are said to
have been nominal.
The German expedition is return
ing, leaving the country greatly disaf-
fected, owing TO the hardships inhict-
ed upon the population. Altogether
the expedition appears to have pro-
luced a very bad effect.
The current Chinese gossip is that
the Germans were driven back with
heavy losses, and this is implicitly be-
iie,ed by the bulk of the people.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04
"GIvE US BREAD OR WORK.
The Unemployed at Lemberg Raid
the Bread BOOTHS ut the
Market Place.

Lemberg, Galicia, April 3O.-A riot
Gus mob of the city's unemployed yes.
terday raided the bread booths at the
market place, shouting: Give us
bread or work." The mob paraded
the streets, breaking shop windows.
Troops finally arrived and dispersed
the rioters.
\ deputation of the unemployed
visited the burgomaster and governor
Replying to their questions the Off.
cials held out some hope that work
would soon be obtainable.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04
Fell Among Philistianes.

indianapolis, Ind, April 3O,-A spe-
cial to the Sentinel from Marion, Ind,
says:
David Nation, husband of Carrie Ma.
ton, the Kansas reformer, was robbed
of SIS in cash, some jewelry and his
return railroad ticket to Wichita, yes
terday. Nj. Nation is visiting his sis
ter, Mrs. Jchn Mills, of South Marion,
and attended dog and pony show in
Marion yesterday afternoon. 1t is
said he visited a saloon after leaving
the circus, and it is alleged that it was
in this place that he was robbed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04
Executive Clemency.

Lincoln, Neb., April 30.--Gov. Diet
rich yesterday granted conditional
pardon to Henry Bolin, sentenced,
five years ago, to 10 years in the peni-
tentiary upon conviction of having, as
city treasurer of Omaha, embezzled
100000 OF city funds. Boln is grow
ing old and his health is broken. In
Auential men signed the petition.
The death sentence of J. W. Dins-
more, convicted in Buffalo county of
numbering his wife and Fred Lane,
was commuted to Imprisonment for
life.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04

New York, April ao.-The Herald
says;
Italy is making Of the United States
dumping ground for her criminals
and paupers. This fact has been Tor
ciblv called to the attention of the
local authorities BY the arrival in this
port Of three Italian brigands whose
dcpredations made them a scourge to
the province in which they were
reared. Despairing of being relieyd
in any other manner, the merchants
upon whom they had preyed made up
a liberal purse, with which the three
were sent to America, arriving here,
with money enough in their pockets
to enable them 10 land unquestioned.
Are Under surveillance.
These three outlaws who encoun-
tered no obstacle to bar them from
entering this country are now in Kan
sa City No Warming has been sent
out by Police Commissioner Murphy
to the Kansas City police officials who
now have the Italians under strict po-
lice surveillance.
After their arrival in New York the
brigands lived in quiet manner
meanwhile maturing their plans for
a career Of crime in the west.
Not I'm Isolated Case.
Commissioner Murphy found that
this is no isolated case.
"ltolian criminals" said the COM
missioner, are pouring into New
York on every ship that brings immi.
grants, Popular belief that outlaws bar
out criminals and paupers is a mistak-
en- belief. Ii may be that the Italian
government has no part in the scheme
but it is still true that the United
States is being made the dumping
ground, receiving the cast-offs from
the Italian prisons and pauper
| houses"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04
Rival for American Cotton.

Tacoma, Wash, April 3O.-The
steamship oopack brings news that
the shipments of raw cotton from the
United States to the orient will be
greatly affected by immense pur.
chases of Bombay cotton, just made
by the Cotton Spinners' union, EN-
bracing the largest cotton manufac-
turers of Japan. Their agents have
bought 250,O00 bales to be shipped
within the next few months. OF this
quantity, the Nippon Yusen Kasha
will carry 100000 bales at 12 rupees a
ton
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04
KILLED BY AN EXPLOSION.
Five Men Killed and Several Injured by an
UnsIplsined Mine Explosion at
Anderson, l. t.

South McAlester, l. T., April 3d.
An explosion of gas occurred in the
mine of the McAlester Coal Co. at Al.
derson, Saturday morning, by which
i've men lost their lives, seven were in
iured and another is reported miss
ing. The killed are:
Emanuel Taylor, colored.
Wiley Clark and brother, colored.
Andrew Brescol.
Dominica Wesoluty
The injured are Ed. Andrews, col.
ored, burned; Pat. Woods, burned, not
seriously; Paul Sotak, burned serious
ly; Nose Garrett, colored, arm broken.
a man who lives with Joe Petro.
witch and a man who lives with
George Darling were burned, the lat
ter severely.
Joe Petroyitch is missing. 1t was
not known at the time the reporter
visited the mine whether he was killed
or had come out and gone home.
Two others were temporarily over.
come by fire damp, but soon recovered
after being brought out.
The explosion occurred about a
quarter to seven o'clock yesterday
morning, at about the entry, be-
tween Shaft Five and Slope Seven,
which led to the same mine. About
one hundred and twenty-five men
were working in the mine at the
time. 1t is not definitely known
whether gas ignited, but it seems
probable that some one of the men
fired a shot that the shot-frers had
not fired. The frers enter in the even.
ing after the miners leave and fire all
the shots or blasts that the miners
have prepared. Sometimes shots are
not well prepared, and the shot frers
refuse to fire them. Occasionally in
these cases the men afterward fire
these shots themselves, though this is
against the rules of the company. 1t
is thought that this was done yester.
day morning by some of the men who
were aftcrward killed or injured by
the explosion. The dead were all as.
plVNiated,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04
CHINESE MADE GOOD DEFENSE.
The Germans Suffered Considerable.
Loss i'm Di>lodging the Chinese
From the Shan ii Passes.

Berlin, April 3O.-Dispatches from
Pellin show that the Germans had a
difficult task in carrying the passes
leading into Shan 81 province The
only approaches were steep mountain
sides on the advancing Germans. Be
sides many old guns, is quick-firers
were captured. The German losses
were an officer and seven men killed,
and four officers and 35 men wounded.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04
THE SUNDAY LAW IN OMAHA
sunday Was "Dry" Day and Other
Industries VIII be Closed
Next sunday.

Omaha, Neb., April 3O.-ln accord
ance with an order of Mayor Moores
all saloons were tightly closed from
Saturday night until Monday morn
ing, The mayor promises now to go
the whole length and asserts that
next Sunday barber shops, ball games,
theaterS and even newsboys will be
placed under the ban. The stringent
action results from an agitation by
the press.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04
withdraws In Favor of Copper

Sioux City, Ia, April sO.-George d.
Perkins has withdrawn from the con-
test for the Iowa republican guberna-
torial nomination. In announcing his
withdrawal, he says;
Hon. Edwin II. Conger, upon his re-
turn to the United States, having re-
iterated his assurance that he would
accept the nomination of the repub-
licans of Iowa for governor If they
should decide to tender the nomina-
tion to him, | withdraw my name
from further consideration in con-
nectiou with that Office"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04
The Fire mt the Dorothy Coal and
Coke Plant, at Latrobe, PA.

Latrobe, Pa, April 30.-The fire at
the Dorothy coal and coke plant OF
the American Steel & Wire Co., which
started Sunday night, is still burning.
Supt. Rogers and VIM. Gill, who were
overcome by smoke, have recovered.
and no fatalities will result from the
explosion. 1t is known now that all
the miners escaped. A pipe line has
been laid into the month of the plaz-
ing pit and the mine win be flooded.
The loss to the plant will reach about
$4,000; covered by insurance.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04
RAGING FOREST FIRES.
Much Damage Being Done in Mich
ignn and Wisconsin-PeopIc
Becoming Alarmed.

Iowa Falls, Wis. April 30.-Forest
fires are raging near this city, and
people are becoming alarmed. The
wind is blowing 40 miles an hour, and
unless rain comes a large amount OF
farm property will be destroyed. The
woods south of the city have beer
burning for several days, and the fire
department has been kept busy an.
swering alarms. Specials from Tony
and Appolonia, Wis, report fires neaI
those places and that the villages are
shrOuded in smoke.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04
Large Tract of Timber Burning.

Traverse City, Mich, April 30.-Bad
forest fires were raging at Fouche, Is
miles from here, and the depot is in
danger of destruction. A large tract
of valuable timber is on fire, the
woods on both sides of the track
about the Carp Lake resort being
abla2e. There has been no rain for
three weeks, and everything is very
dry Two gangs of section men were
sent out to fight the fire, and farmers
and lumbermen in that vicinity are as.
sisting.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04
TO HOUSE BOER PRISONERS.
The British Government Said ia
Have Leased Dnrrelrs Island.
in the bermuda Group.

Hamilton, Bermuda, Thursday
April 25.-'rhcre is considerable ex.
element at present in Bermuda over
the expected arrival of 100 Boer
prisoners.
The British government has leased
Darrell's island, one Of the largest is.
lands in the sound, and within q
quarter of a mile of Warwckshore
for one year, with the option of re-
linquishing it on a months notice
fuckers island has also been inspect.
ed, but up to April p no definite set,
tlement has been made in regard tc
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04

Washington, April O.-Commission,
er of Internal Revenue Yerkes has
held that express receipts for goods
and merchandise TO be transported
from the United States to a foreign
country are not exempt from tax un-
der decisions of the United States SUI
preme court in the matter of export
bills of lading.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04

Liverpool, April 3o.-The imports OF
wheat into Liverpool last week were
10000 quarters from Atlantic ports,
$1,000 from Pacific ports and 6s,0O0
from other ports. The imports of
corn from Atlantic ports last week
were Al 800 quarters.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04
Getting Options on Large Estates.

San Juan de Porto Rico, April 3d.
1t is reported here that the American
Sugar Refining Co. is getting options
ON large estates here.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04
Have Bought the LeyInnJ Line.

London, April 3O.-The first step in
the direction of the consolidation of
some of the biggest transatlantic
shipping interests has been accom-
plished by the purchase, by !. Pier
pont Morgan & Co., of the Leyland
line of steamers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04
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Huntington Dividend.

Boston, April 3O.-The directors of
the Chicago Burlington & Quincy rail-
road declared a dividend of two per
cent. per share for the four months
ending July /, payable June Is
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04

4, important discovery of petro-
90 hos been made 90 miles south
'u', ,, of The city OF Guadalajara, Mex
and a company has been formed
% operatc oil wells
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04
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Mrs. Nations urother Dend.

Wichita, Kas,, April 29.--Mrs. Ma.
tion, Sunday, received telegram that
her brother at Louisburg, Kas., was
dead and she was permitted TO 90 At
once and without bond
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04

The center Of the earthquake shocks
IN ualy, ON the 24th, was in the neigh
horbood of Palomhara Sabina. The
wallis of houses were tissured and
rendered uuiuhabitable, and the peo-
rIe we're pauic-strickcn and spent the
|picbt in the open air.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04
OFF ON SCHEDULE TINE.
The President and Party Leave the
National Capital and the
Long Trip is Begun.
FRIENDS GAVE A HEARTY FAREWELL,
Mrs, Mckinley Found the Drawing
Room of the Car Olympia AS
signed TO the Presidents Private
Use, beautifully Decorated with
Roses and other Flowers,

Washington, April 30.-The train
which is 10 carry President and Mrs.
Mckinley and their party on their
lonr excursion across the continent
and bacl, made its start precisely on
schedule time, over the Southern
road. Before nine o'clock many peo-
ole had congregated about the sta
| ion, and when the president and Mrs.
! Mckinley arrived the building was
I thronged, and many persons were
,ongregated on the outside.
Presidents Party Cheered.
There was a cheer as the presidents
immediate party drove up to the sta
ton. and general demonstration ct
sffectionatc regard as the head of the
nation and his wife made their way
through The crowd 10 the train. Mrs.
/ Mckinley leaned upon the arm of DR..
Rixey. and both she and the president
smiled in response 10 the greetings
Nhich met them at every step. They
we're accompanied to the train by nu-
mcrous friends and by many persons
distinguished in the affairs of the ma
ion.
Personnel of the Party.
The party included Secretary Gage,
Secretary Root, Senator Hanna, JUS
ice NcEenna, GEN Miles, Gen. Cor.
bin, Gen. sternberg, Secretary White,
)f the American embassy in London;
Commissioner Of Pensions Evans,
| l-omptrolier Dawes, Gen. Bates, As
sstamt Postmaster General Shallen-
oarrer. Congressman Livingston, and
many ladies of the cabinet circle.
The Presidents Private Car.
Mrs. Mckinley found the drawing
room of the private coach which she
and the president are to occupy beau
| .ifully decorated with roses and 9TH
AZ flowers. She spoke gratefully Of
he thoughtful care of her friends,
and seating herself beside a window,
acing the crowd. continued to smile
and bow to acqua'ntances until the
rain moved out. The president took
MS position Oh the rear platform of
The Olympia beside Secretary Hitch
,ock, hat in hand, a brilliant carna-
ion in his buttonhole and a smile up
on his face.
started Promptly on Time.
| just oe the minute haud OF the Dig
,locE in the station touched the 10:3C
point the train started upon its 10000
mile journey. The crowd cheered en-
Enthusiastically and waved a good-by.
The demonstration was continued un-
il the train left the environsof Wash
ngton. the crowd extending well to
/ the CITY limits.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04

Harmonious action was taken by
be committee on revision of the
creed of the Presbyterian church at
|pttsburah on the Goth, and un0ni-
nous report was formulated for sub,
mission to the general assembly,
(which will meet tt Philadelphia, May
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04

,rondou firm is promoting the old
roue of buying up bonds whicf
so,tbcrn states issued during the
a,.onstruction y. period, and which, la
.'r we're rcpudiated by the state gov
srnments.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04

The statement Of the treasury bal
,rces in the general fund, exclusive OF
bc s15O00O,0Oo gold reserve in the di,
vision Of redemption, issued on the
oath showed: Available cash balance
|N31l2s41; gold, S9j,212,526.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04

The annual report of the board OF
regents OF the Smithsonian instt1.
lion fer The year ending June 80, 1893.
ws issued ON the 23d. This rcport
contain, "0 articles, covering a wide
range of information, given in such
|ms as VIII interest the general
reader.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04

Tho Uunbug silver mine at Tntie
NAH was sold, on the oath, by Jesse
v.inbt y, OF Provo, for S2jO,OOO cash
ma r"7 nurcbasers are j. Z. Dubois, OF
n"5ois r't ra., and L. w, Center, a Utah
niinliSt.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04

|Hmo," "'' perial government of Austro.
|Ah' '.} mas submitted to the reichs-
Zion =, Dill = authorizing the construc.
|aoasn, Iouf n,, canals in the Danube,
|Re wa,l y n'Oe and Vistula districts.
b IN, 'N OF construction is to begin
|ho bnnu "pu Will be completed in 1924.
h fonr aured and fifty million kroner
|siOre ,6,n u' cent are to be borrowed
|tostn'n,| and further funds for the
|prron%',, of The canals viii be
When necessary.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04
CRIMINALS AND PAUPERS.
The United States Being Made the
Dumping Ground for the Worst
Class of Italians.
WELL.KNOWA BRIGANDS AMONG THEM.

Three Noted Outlaws Said to he Now
In Kansas City, where They Are
Under Police surveillRnce-OuI
Immigration Laws Set ut Naughi
with Impunity.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04

'@ssh t'e ", received and opened, on
Wv En-, 'Vr u, The steel structure of the
ls con,. t N'Ner bridge at New York.
mia S,aa' ,SCt y goes to the Pennsyl
&a.lss9v ,oo Co., of Philadelphia, which
lAad II w. . The bridge will be com.
- about twenty mopths,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04

m, = !, 1rs' :, annual report ON the af-
s,rD,a.. +, rCrt' u Rico was presented to
ADm nay on the 23d, by Gov.
tbsn,,' 1t contains many interesting
subieo, ana covers a wide range of
tcrt . 1., N large portion of the re-
satios re"'S with the formation and OBJ
por0 i" y, ol the civil government of
NAcS a'co !. and shows the status to
Ipolin. mas developed. Generally
ro.n ns' II shows the island to be in
r'sperouS condition.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition
70 was incorporated, by the St, Louis
Y.motcrs. W. on the 23d. The capital
.I y ;s $4,000 600, of which 100000 is
',J s,a in, the .emainder being subject
:. call AS needed,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04

%,0y applications have been made
n y W.T. Rockhin and Gen. Chalree by
y, ,spgSe OF all degrees for the retcn-
N" III Ihina of the American troops
H." Tie general withdrawal of
n .yoI@ OF all the powers. Many of
T ,I,5 VINO are making this request
,o "' me Withdrawal of the Ameri-
~. % VIII make the others remain
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04

veasIcs Faye broken out in tho
pnr.ccntb cavalry at Fort Leaven-
,orth Kas.. and it is feared the dis.
.sc oill practically disable the reg
mont, Forty men were in the hos.
rtol on the 2lth.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04

lo,i' S business Mems league of St
i,,n, s 'endered E, a banquet to the Lou.
.on ' purchase Exposition commits.
,na. Se''aiorS, representatives and
,a instrumental in securing the
lr,s,s ,sSS.onal appropriation, at the
4 'eFs g hotel, st, Louis, on the night
hr,s- he -0o 1t was one of the most
MA aaa' and successful affairs of the
'' ever given in the city.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04

n lne London Saturday Review says
'o'' The expansion of the German
Jay ' IS more in preparation for a CON
cN Wllh the United States than with
O'0' Britain. because the readiest
'OSS ior future naval conflicts will
~. .Oo1d in the struggle for the parti-
|S'.o sva or the exploitation of the great
'V'R American continent.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1901-05-04

State Treasurer Showers is earnestly
advocating change in the States
financial policy, by which the vast sums
usually lying idle in the treasury may
be made to earn enough to almost pay
the cost of running the government.
This can be done by depositing the
states money in State banks and thus
putting it in circulation, making it earn
a roodly Increase and securing greater
safety for it. Mr.. Showers says that
every State in the Union except four,
he believes, has policy OF this sort,
and all are well pleased. Leading bus
mess men also advocate the plan as
safe, and sound financially.