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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-31
Degree of Honor, A. o. U. w.

Phoenix Lodge had a very enthusiastic meet
was initiated. three applicants were balIoted on
them Jacob Marcus. a prominent south st. Louis
merchant. and grand guide of the A. g. Y. w.
lodges on ssptembeP . CHEF Of H61or Alice et g.
f MRRik fry s st f,e a Tsry M0 lnfe 6a ths s SdeO1 Which, 81 w fas
attended by delegations from Phoenix. West End
Kcck, and Brother and Sister Whom. were high
Deputy Grand Chief of Honor Clara B. Muir
n re ra ahIgGgImSes 8. 'H tbe me new e1 Iode aec of tb upon %er LOT t ss
Honor is Monday; September s. Cote Brilliants
Of heir hall for the ? pur pdee,y and G1dS'e everything
Is in readiness for tie organization Of a live,
Charter list will remain en- open for some time. n
order to give all who wish an opportunity to be
meets at No. 1910 Easton avenue. ~
party Gf S s. msmSer sfi snG fTiend apE q Ma ri 4 L laise
left the city on the steamer Belle Of Calhoun for
s and re eRRqdn EiT Taet sdiiP: g @dFnin to t 1GFust Is. Mo-
The trip was one continuous round of pleas
hind. and enjoyment was the order Of the day.
A stop over OF I'VE hours was made at Louisi-
est about the Town. As there is no Degree Of
Honor lodge in the town, but an excellent A: c:
were not slow in describing the many advan-
tages connected with their order; Literature has
quite Interested. and think a Degree of Honor
lodge will be an incentive to increased interest
Murrell Lodge WIN entertain Mrs Almaretta
ing. September 5. al its hall, Park and Jefferson
avenues A most cordial Invitation is extended
city. and hso to sister lodges: Murrell Lodge
will hold a, special meeting. on Monday evening.
September !. at the home OF their chief OF honor.
Mrs. Clara p. Murrell. All members who can do
so are requested to attend.
Acorn Lodge announces that on account OF the
disegreeable weather on the evening Of August
20. the festival at Hashagen Park. Grand and
was postponed to Friday evening. Sep
tember .. at which time It is hoped that an
present: At the last meeting OF this lodge Act
ing Chief Of Honor Sister Johnson appointed a
for the annual ball. to be given in
the near future. consisting of Sisters Messenger,
Crate, Stone. Tucker and Schulze. and Brothers
Doctor Schermann and Edward Mccarthy.
Legion of Honor. !
Alpha Council met on Tuesday evening and
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Order of Scottish Clans.

Clan Douglass, No. 3, will meet next Tuesda!
evening. September ?, at its hall, corner CRAM
and Easton avenues. Appropriate action vii
be taken on. the death OF an old an esteemed
charter member Of the clan.
Clansman simon Clark of Clan Stewart, No
80. was awarded the first prize of SIS by the
Royal Clan. for bringing in the largest numbsl
Of members into the order for the term ending
June 30. To John Wilson was awarded the sec
ond prize.
Notwithstanding the inclement weather the ex-
cursion on tho City of Providence last Tues
day evening by the combined clans Of this city
was a success. and much credit is due the Gen
eral Entertainment Committee for the able man
ner In which every detail of the excursion look
ing to the comfort of guests was attended 10.
Professor Nogel's orchestra and the pipes. dear 70
the heart of every Scott furnished the music
for the occasion, making 1t lively for both old
and young. At II o'clock the boat again landed
at the wharf and discharged a tired but happy
crowd, which unanimously voted that they had
spent a very enjoyable evening.
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Excelsior Lodge. No. ls. had a very Interesting
meeting last week. The efforts OF the master Of
work, Henry Leutert, were very effective; Dur
ing the evening the lodge was entertained by the
K Of r. & s., who read that beautiful poem
entitled Our Friend. the Contractor" composed
by Mrs. Oliver Bauch hlick.
At the regular weekly convention Of Walnut
Lodge. Nc. SS, Knights OF Pythias. at G.. A r.
Hall, No. 1908 Market street on Thursday even
ing. one candidate was Instructed in the myste-
ries OF the rank OF Page. After the regular busi-
ness Of the evening had been disposed Of the
members adjourned to the floor below. where they
found refreshments awaiting them. On Thursday
evening. September 4. there will lie work in the
rank of Esquire. after which the visiting brothers
and members will be furnished with a little en-
tertainment.
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WATERMEL0NS SAVED A LIFE.
Boy, Hurled Into Water, Chung to
Floating Fruit.

Laurel, Del. Aug. S0.-While going out OF
the Nanticoke River the sloop of Captain
Nehemiah Gallon was capsised in n thunder
squat. nearly drowning the captains g.
year-old son. The boys life was saved by
two big watermelons. to which he chung.
The captain was hurled into the water
and on coming to the surface could see
nothing of his boy in the growing darkness.
He called to him.. but the win drowned his
voice. The captain had gone home and told
the news to the heart-broken mother. They
were mourning the loss of their child when
there was a knock on the door and the boy
was placed in their arms.
He was picked up a few moments after
the disaster by a party of excursionists in
a gasoline boat. They saw him with his
Updf
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George WashinEton Council. No. ]. had a good
meeting on August rs. A motion was made that
the councils ask the Executive Committee to
give an entertainment IN November to celebrate
the anniversary Of the organization Of the order.
Lincoln Council, No. 2, had a packed hall on
August %
Jefferson. No. 5. had a good meeting. and there
was considerable discussion over the sick benefit
Adams Council. No. 5. had a good meeting:
Grant Council. No. 6. although the BABY coun-
Gil. is doing nicely.
The Supreme Executive Committee y busy get
ting out proceedings Of the supreme Court
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| and Supervising Solicitor Henry Boehuins. who
is at work at Jefferson City, reports. that he
win have a class OF at least thirty for initia-
Supervising Solicitor F. W. Lane. accompanied
by, Grand overseer Howard p. smith, both of
= No; cspp 9iS a hisit to mn the b ,9dge Sauna at ! ma
many applications md aroused considerable en-
thusiasrn among the members. Brother Lane has
his district. and reports that he expects TO reap
good results in the near future
The above reports would indicate that the new
system of extension work, Is meeting with the
approval Of the members throughout the State
| and good results will undoubtedly follow.
Farmers Lodge, No. 81, had a well-attended
ing. at which two applications for membership
were received. The member Of this lodge are
few weeks to have a class Of applicants TO ini-
tiate.
The A. o. L. W. leads in the amount Of money
disbursed to the widows and orphans of deceased
members. the entire order having disbursed dur
ing the month of June, as per statement OF the
supreme recorder. 81. 04. 42i.6s.. The grand re-
ing the month Of August $4,000 in this State
alone. As per statement of the supreme record
er. this order has paid out in death benefits. from
its organization to July 1. 1902, Si2. OF. U.s. a
record which the members OF the order can be
Benton Lodge, No. 2ss. on last Thursday even
meeting. The Refreshment Committee. as usual,
showed its ability. Brother Daniel Leary enter
dress. The surprise which Master Workman
KarZendorfer has promised is about ready to be
delivered. and the members who overlook Attend
ing the next few meetings viii misc a rare treat.
Phoenix Lodge had a very largely attended and
interesting meeting on Thursday evening. at
which one candidate was elected to membership.
near future. Considerable routine business was
transacted and several interesting addresses were
expects to increase its membership to the 400
mark by the first OF next year.
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brance Of him., and sympathy is extended to the
berraved widow and orphans
St. Louis has been honored by the appointment
OF the following aids on the department stan:
Cora Schwartz and CHRISTINA Alberts Of No. );
Barbara Holdenried Of No. Is; Eva Ebert and
Johanna Geldmacher OF No. IS: Lillian Vollmer
Of No, Ss. and Jennie Bailey and Jane Haley OF
No. 81.
On Tuesday afternoon the General Madison MIL
Ter Corps, No. Sc. will give a progressive euchre
in their hall in the Burlington building, No $40
Olive street.
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Woman. RELIEF Corps.

From Puerto Principe. Cuba. IS received the
announcement of the death of the founder Of the
Woman's Relief ~ps-Comr Paul Van der
Wort. past Commsnder-ln-Chie Of the Grand
Army OF the Republic
He WIS the only member of the G. A. p. ever
made an honorary member OF the W. r. G. This
honor was bestowed upon him in recognition ~
his services for the order. All corps charters are
ordered draped for thirty days in loyal remem-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-31
FRATERNIzINe WITH STRIKERS.
Troops in West Virginia Attend
Miners' Meeting.

Charleston. w. Va, Aug. 3o.-The soldiers
at New River. sent to protect property and
preserve order by the Governor, are fra
ternizing with the strikers and most of
them attended a miners meeting tonight,
at the camp. which is the rendezvous OF
strikers and families who have been evicted
and are living out OF doors.
A of miners. ministers and
business men waited on the Governor to-
day and assured him there is no disorder
on the part of the miners. Strikers nave
no objection to the presence Of troops, but
say that no disorder exists.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-31
PROVIDED WITH NEW EAR.
Flesh From Which 1t Was Formed
Taken From Mans Neck.
REPURLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC PECTAL
Malvern. Pa. Aug. J0.-Alexander Ham
mond of this city has returned from the
Presbyterian Hospital, Philadelphia. pro-
vided with a new ear.
About four years ago his left ear was
frozen. and IL was subsequently, affected to
such an extent that amputation was neces-
sary.
A few weeks ago he entered the Presby-
terrain Hospital, where he underwent an
operation. An incision was made in his
neck. and a portion of the flesh therefrom
was converted into a new ear. In a short
time, II is believed. the ear will look almost
as natural as the other one
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Sons of ST. George.

Many members were present at the last meet
ing OF Nelson Lodge. One application was re-
celved and referred to an Investigating Com
mittee. 4 new Good and Welfare Committee
was appointed and organized. as follows: w: H
ma ~ R RgStbsa treaslren
The representatives to the late session OF
and complete report OF the proceedings OF the
meeting. Mr.. Maddox reported on the social
and Mr.. Perkins on the business features. anG
also presented President Bardsley with an ele-
CANT souvenir OF the meeting. for which he
made q neat speech OF thanks.
After the business session refreshments were
eeryed
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songs by Chris Schmidt. Cigars and re-
~fresnhentS We're served.
Grand Treasurer L. NJ. Hake is taking a
ten days rest from business and social
cares at PertIe Springs. Mo.
Secretary Joseph NJ. Mccormack of Mar
quette Council is enjoying his annual vaca-
ton, and Frank u. Higgins is acting as
secretary pro TEN. during his absence.
Doctor w. A. Wilcox of Delmar Council
has returned to the city, after a pleasant
visit TO the Eastern seaside resorts.
Compton Hill. Laclede. Olivette, Magnetic.
Banner, Marquette. Violet. T~uesday-Mis-
souri,, Mound City, Mentor, Forest Park,
End, Cote B~Tilliante. Jefferson City. Fri
day-Elk. Chevalier, West Plains, Felix. st.
Charles.
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z

If you haven't been taking advantage
of The Meyer Store grocery prices
you've been wasting money.
81 for % pounds Eastern GRADUATED Sugar.
lac for Choice Hams.
1Sc for fine, lean Breakfast Bacon.
81 for IS pounds Pillshury NNXX Flour.
ooc for 3 cans extra Finest Imported Peas:
Francois brand; worth 25c.
4oc for ) cans Fine Imported Peas; George
Cadeau brand; worth 2OC.
10c for can extra Select Imported Mush-
rooms; worth 3oc.
% for 3 cans Fine Hotel Mushrooms;
worth Zoe.
&c for pound can Empson Cream Beans:
worth 10c.
zoe for 8 cans Mazeppa Peaches or Bartlett
Pears; worth 12c.
25c for pound choice English Breakfast
Tea.
zoe for pound OF Choicest Arrow Brand
Guatemala Coffee.
25c for pound Of Arrow Brand Mocha and
Java Coffee.
Tea
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-20

unfortunate members of the union.
The Paintersa and Paperhangers Union
will give a trolley party to Petersburg on
July 21st. Messrs. F. F. Gay and Joseph
sG.sBaker were appointed a Committee OF
The Richmond local of the Brotherhood
of Electrical Workers held a meeting on.
Wednesday evening at Elletts Hall, when
the following officers for the ensuing term
President. wSEvans, the present in
gcumbent; Vice-Presidents. r.. H Lindsay.
F. "A. Turner and F. "A. Gentry; Fipan-
fclal Secretary, Wa. NVey. present 5incum-i
bent; Recording Secretary. c. Wheat at
HI G. Sterling, S. B. Hirshberg and w.
sWyah1lyeth. Trustees. L: r. Hill, w.
Wyahllyeth and s.B. Hirshberg: foreman,
Denis Green and F. NJ. King: First 1nspec-
tori. r. Gum. o. N. 1Wev. j. T. Watkins
and w: D. Williams: Second INSPECTOR, j.
A. Dudley, A. C. Isley and w. Wyahllyeth:
Corresponding Secretary. O.. n. .Wey, s.
Hirschberg and J. v. Hamilton; Press
Secretary j. w. Evans, E. A. Lindsay. w.
Wyahllyeth, c. C. Holland and z. N.
King: Delegates to the. Trade and Labor
Council, J. w. Evans. w. r. Cook, l.. Par
rish, 20. N. Wey and F. Stringer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-20
JUSTICE AT A TROT
Few Sinners Caught in the Tolls of the

Few Sinners Caught in the Tolls of the
Police Court.
It didn't take many minutes for the
Court of John to separate the white from
the black sheep in the fold yesSe:day
morning. II was a breezy son and
things went little swift for the sin
nerS.
First came man named John Elem
ing, bedecked in one of the dizzieSt shirts
ever seen in Police Court He looked like
a stick Of candy. John is supposed to
have laid, adhesive hands to certain prop.
erty in this city in addition to which it
is thought he is wanted n Manchester.
He was held for further orders:
George Yuelle had all sorts of bad luck.
He was drunk and banged up about the
optics in addition to which he had to
have a hemmorhage. He was discharged.
Douglass Cullingsworth stole a razor
from W. T. White, while drunk. and he
got sixty days security. He didn't know
had the razor until he was as arrested arrrt d.
failing to come to court when bailed out
was taxed 81.
cost her So.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-20
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
scHEpuLE 1N EFFECT JUNE 5, 1902.

TRAINS LEAVE AND ARRIVE FOURTEENTH
L5ssa STREET STATION.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND. VA.
1920 A. ~, NO. 8. daily for Durham, n. c.,
DanyiIle and all local stations South. connect
Ing at Burkp5ile with Norfolk and Western
Railway for F'armville. Lynchburg snd all local
stat!ors West; at Jeftreys for local stations on
Norfolk Division to Danytlle: at Oxford for
Gao p 81. No. % limited train daily for
Jacksonville and all Florida points. Havana, Mas
sau etc Connects at Moselry with Farmville
and Powhaten Railroad; ut Greensboro for Dur
ham, Raleigh and Winston.saiem; at Charlotte
daily for New Orleans and points South, which
carries sleepers to New Orleans. Drawing Room
Sleeper Richmond to Atlanta and B:rminEham
Through train with sleeper. Salisbury tu Mem
phis.e Dining Car seryice.
ll:o5 p. NJ, No. II. Southern, Express. daily
South. Sleeper Tor Danville. Greensboro. Sails
II Connections with New York aud Florida Ex.
press and Southwestern Limited. which carries
through sleepers to Augusta. Savannah. Jack
sonviile. Tampa. Nashville. Memphis: Atlanta,
Also Pullman Tourist sfcepe, Mondays. ''ednvs-
days and Fridays. Washington to San Francisco.
without change. with connection for all points
in Texas. Mexico anc California.
500 P. M, No. IT, local daily, except Sunday.
for Keysville and intermediate points.
TRAINS ARRIVE IN RICHMOND.
700 A. NJ, and 5:fS 2. NJ, from Atlanta, Au-
$40 A. NJ. from Keysville and local stations.
8:25 P. ~. from Durham. Charlotte. Danvills
and intermediat re stations.
LOCAL FREIGHT TRAINS.
Nos. 81 and e. between Manchester and
Ecapolis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-20
SEEN AT ASHCAKE.
Runaway Boy, Melvin Spencer, Working
His Way West.

Nfalvin Spencer, the seventeen yeah
old boy who ran away from his home
on Monday, has been heard from, and
his father is somewhat relieved. although
still anxious. Yesterday Mr.. Spen-
Ger received a card from John w.
to-day received card from John w.
Jonas, assistant postmaster, Ashcake,
Va, in which he says:
June is. 1902.
Your boy and his pet dog arrived
here about 2 O'Clock Monday; stayed at
station all evening: went West on freight
train No. 81. Left his dog on top of
tank took dog to my house Tuesday
and kept him until to-day, when he got
away. I asked him where he was going;
he said he was walking out from Rich
mond. He did not like to talk much.''
Mr.. Spencer Will have descriptive pos
tai cards sent out, and every effort will
be made to locate the boy and bring
him back home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-20
YORK-RIVER LINE, WEST "a POINT
THE FAvoR1rE ROUTE NORTH.

THE FAvoRITE ROUTE NORTH.
LEAVE RICHMOND.
1880 P. M, No. 49, Baltimore Limited, daily.
except Sundays, Tor West Point, connecting at
West Point with steamers for Baltimore and
2:15 ?. NJ, No 10, daily. except Sundays
local express for West Point and intermediate
stations Connects with stage at Lester Manor
for Walkerton and Tappahannock.
500 A. NJ, No. a. local mixed, leaves daily,
except Sundays, for West Point and Interme-
Manor for Walkerton and Tappahannock.
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.
9:l5 A. H., No. Is. daily. from West Point,
with connection from Baltimore. except Monday:
lO:45 A. IT., No. o. daily, except Sunday and
Monday.
Point and intermediate stations.
Nos Is and Is will make no stops between
Richmond and Quinton.
Steamers sail from West Point $3.50 P. NJ,
daily except Sundays. Steamers call at GlOI-
cester Point and Clay Bank Mondays. Wednes-
DAYS and Fridays. and Yorktown and Almonds
tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday..
- C. W. WESTBURY.
District Passenger Agent.
02O E. Main Street. Richmond Va.
S. II. HARDWICK.
General Passenger Agent.
c. Fl. ACKERT.
General Manager. Washington. D. G.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-20
TRANSPORTATION LnEs.
Richmond, Fredericksburg 6
Potomac Railroad.
TRANSPORTATION LuEs.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT May IS, 1906

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MAY IS. 1909.
TRAINS LEAVE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
4:Z X a. ID, daily, from Byrd-Stteet station
=Esedsr.sksburE and Alexandria stops at Deco
qua SUNDAYS Slsepias cars TO Washington
$50. s:as a. NJ daily. from siaia,street station.
t soti aad and MetroPoiitas sted for mssainx
Als1andria: sies,ins Cars to New YORK.
g .oo a.. ~. Lkcept Sunday, from Elba Station,
EXPERIMENTATION aefUtn for Ashland and Intermediates
s, $40 NJ sunday only from Bssa,ssree:
Elba. Glen Allen and iocai stations. Ashland e
CHERRY Hill. inclusive. Negley. Occoauan aad
$50 aeespl fs saos. car nom By-dsrees
Sta s5 ssiop &c, tcs Washington aud beyond Steps At
Acsssink. Inclusive. Seminary .1 and AlexandEia.
a1 FOG room 1S except Sunday from
Ashland stoe ssyI1S
and and Alexandria. Buffet parlof Car. Connects
Station ;sssemmodstoH fOs fredericksburg and
- 500 F. ~. daily, from Aain-s.sees Station for
Msssshs.oh and beyond Stops AZ oeswen
,s:la P. NJ. daily. from EDa ztaao. tn
burg and Aiexandris Sleeping Car u New
York Dining Cur.
accommodation for Ashland and intermediates
,os sos r: NJ. daily, from srs;sssset static,
bb Eaake Boswell Milford gredsT.,s.ssS5s
Stops at oth sS stations sundsy. Sleeping c:E
Richmond RI; to New York and Washington t.
11:l5 P. NJ, except Sunday. from Elea Sta
son. accommoda ton for Ashland and 1nterrne-
TRAINS ARRIVE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
o;9o A. NJ. except Sunday, ae Eloa station
sSGNm mediation from Ashland and Intermediates
st s;as A ~: except Sunday. at Byse,Stsss:
SSsa..on. ;ccommf dalton from Fredericksburg ana
snserniediate points.
Al dAlssIandria, 0eeoauan. Whitewater. Brooke
ffIIssaerIlcksburs, Milford. boswell Ashland sDa
Eica: stops Mt other atoms Sunday. Sleeping
'a lao: ofw p fesk to hiehmond ;. prr,strs.
station; stops at local stations. WASHINGTON b
Ashiapd inslusiya. Glen Allen and Elba-
1:o2 T; NJ, daily, at Eoa Station, stops at
AiexandTia. Lorton, occouuan. Fredericssburl
and and Milford. Sleeping Car from New YORK
2o5 ?. NJ, daily at Main-strees Station.
stops at Alexandria. fredericksburg. Milford.
York.
500 P. M. except Sunday, at Eliza Station.
aceomnodaticn from Ashland and intermediate
,.7 7;l5 P. NJ, daily. at Byrd,street ,ssas,os.
fG 4 e and q Washington. Dining c.
stops at Alexandria and local stations QUANTITIES
to Ashland. inclusive. Glen Allen and Elba. Buf-
1898 P NJ. daily, a, Ma,p-street Station.
land Sleeping Cars from New York.
11:co z. NJ. except Sunday, at Elba Station.
accommodation from Ashland.
". D. DUKE. General Manager
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-20
FOR BETTER FIRE FIGHTING
The City is Improving its Fire Protection
in Several Particulars.

The Cityis Improving its Fire Protection
in Several Particulars.
The city is improving it's fre-ightine
facilities In several particulars during the
summer season. when there are few fires.
BY fall it's Fire Department will be much
better equipped than ever before.
sent yesterday to the La France Engine
Company at Elmira. N. Y. for overhaul
ing and repairs to cost $1,000 The engine
will be rebuilt, and when returned In two
months will be as good an engine as there
The contract with this company for
the new large size engine to be put at the
Third Street Engine-house. calls for Its
delivery on August 10th. The arrival and
operation of this splendid machine, cost
ing a round $1,000 is awaited with interest.
The No. 2 reserve engine has been given
new pump. AT a test at the DOCK a
stream was thrown horizontally 500 feet.
This engine will be placed on Laurel
Street temporarily
The Fire Department has noted with in
terest the progress Of superintendent Boil
ing on the work of laying larger mains
Both will be very helpful to the depart
ment The Water Department is pushing
the work of putting in the $50 new fire
MIGRANTS recently ordered. Several have
been put in or Broad ana ma MAN S.re Tree;
the mains is completed the rest of the
MIGRANTS will be put In; The, four-inch
outlets for the hydrants have been made
The foundations 70: the, new engine
house at Fifth and Baker Streets in jack
son Ward are being excava ted. The con- L,
tractor will push the building and it will
be completed in September.
Chief Fuller states that one OF the as
sistant engineers will be made engineer
Of this new company. and the other men
will be selected from the substitute list.
NIL x1-i11 the
board in the early fall.
One of the matters which the ), board a.,
will take up at an early y date at ~ VIII be the
Superintendent Thompsons CONTRACTS
will insure the city's fire alarm and police
telegraph wires being underground within
"The department is now in, fine, con-
dition' said a member OF the board ,rd yes.
terday. .'The alarm from Box l27 last
night was the first for about three weeks.
which is a remarkable record cord The Tbs de de-
partment by winter will be strong ana eni-
i !