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The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-10-24

Thousands of toms uf hard coal
are now being mined and prices
should show u decided reduction
from the famine figures. President
George r. Baer, Of the PHILADELPHIA
and Reading Coal Company has sent
q letter to General Manager G. f.
Henderson, directing that 20 cents
per ton be added to the circular
price of coal to cover mere, .rd cost
of production through tie Inability
to work the coIliories to produce
their average quantity for the pres
ent President Baar makes this
significant statement:
Notwithstanding the llr that during tho
m snlr G"n WI, , '3" by , no., At l al oG.
anrca, ,uubIl q l,ancr To- III" puMu . some re-
a herc %H''t . '@v ~. I%, a ~ tn" . %,@s
ihc douDnr. #u, are Wiling il, >rl col f., Tie
- Vii "I" , a.. "."l I&%' I h"@ Me- Mhtr A"n
demand q rnyI"bi0'dIrr'l.
In other worI@. when the coal
supply is renewed. there will be no
yensan for cXorbitaut prices.
NJ r,.oo
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The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-10-24

A marked reduction in the wages
of labor in England is reported in
the Chamber of Commerce Journal,
the official organ of the London
Chamber of Commerce. 1t says:
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-10-24

T. OK RENT-HOVSE 1878 WEST FOURTH
street rooms and bath. Inquire J.. kcllr
her, 20 Madison street ortgI2t
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-10-24

Meanwhile labor in the United
States continues to draw good
wages,
The daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-19??, 1902-10-24

" IhtTN IS 4 Warming 70 nlaStoFN and mon alike
in the Official report on the changes in rates of
wages and hours of labor during 1901. II fore
shadows relapse from the prosperity Of the last
few years, decline in wages having to be record
ed for the first time since 1895. Moreover during
the first half of the present year the tendency is
still towards lower wages. The number of work
people affected by reduction in 1901 Was greater
than any year in the period, lSgSlgOl the com
puted amount Of the reductions being more than
the total reductions recorded in the previous
eight years. II is estimated that the net decrease
in the wages bill last year was about fl,5S4 900,
compared with net increase of $4,000, coo in
1900"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-27
TUNNEL BILL APPROVED.
P. r. r. FRANCHISE PASSED BY
SENA TIE AND ASSEMBLY.
DEMOCRATS OPPOSE THE MEASURE
SENATOR STRANAHAN'S ARGUMENTS
KELSEY ANSWERS TAMMANY

Albany, Feb. 26 CsreciaD.-The bill which au-
thorizes the Board Of Aldermen of the city Of
New-York. With the approval of the Board Of
Estimate and Apportionment. TO grant fran
Chise for tunnel under the North River the
island Of Manhattan. the East River and a part
Of the Borough Of Brooklyn, such as is conten-
plated by the Pennsylvania Railroad. passed the
Assembly this morning by a vote of Sc ayes
and 53 noes. A few minutes later the bill passed
the Senate by vote of % TO 13
In the Assembly the Brooklyn representative
both Democratic and Republican. appeared to be
in opposition 10 the measure. The Democrats
voted solidly against it, and did the follow
ing Republicans:
Adams. Ash, J. A Allen. Grady. Haviland.
Langhorst. Nance. McQuade, Fendry Rainey.
Remsen, Traub. Weber. Wilson and Woody.
In the Senate all the Republicans voted for
the bill, together with Senator McCarren, Demo-
crat. Of Brooklyn.
In this House Senator Strsnahan. who intro
duced the bill in the Senate replied to the op-
position by saying that the granting OF the
franchise was left entirely with the local au-
thorities, and that the only reason the fran
ohise was for indefinite period was that so
great an Improvement could not be undertaken
with franchise Of short duration. The Sem
ator from Oswego added, however, that the city
had full power to regulate the compensation
which the railroad is to grant for the franchise.
ard TO retx the rate at intervals Of not more
than twenty-five years. In this way, he said
the interests OF the city were fully protected.
Senators Grady, Hennessey and Trainor spoke
against the bill
In the Assembly. Assem- bIymen Smith. San
ders. Duross, Barrett Dale, Fitzgerald. Palmer.
Townsend and Finch spoke in opposition. where
erblymen Kelsey, Aids. Newconb. Sey-
Tnour, Morgan and Bennett spoke in support Of
the measure
To the charge. made by the Tammany mem
bers. that the bill gave TO the Board Of Alder
men power to grant the franchise only for the
reason that it now out of the power Of
Tammany, Mr.. Kelsey said:
The fusionists have only small majority in
the Board Of Aldermen. A three -fourths vote
is necessary TO grant this franchise, and hence
Il viii require the votes of Democratic mem
hers Tammany Hall has always cried for
home rule. when it was in power, but now that
il is down and out, il cries out against such
home rule measure s this. I understand the
people want this bill, and that it will render
possible an improvement which will have tre-
mendous advantages for the commerce of the
city of New-York-
Assent blyman Duross (Tammanyl offered an
amendment providing that the Board Of Alder
men should determine the fare charged in the
tunnel and the length Of the franchise. The
amendment was lost
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-27

Prince Henry was dined right royalty AZ the
Waldorf Astoria last night over twelve hun
dred editors publishers soldiers. sailors. states
mon. nnanciers and others among the most
prominent in various walks Of American life
having assembled to do him honor AZ the in
vitation Of the "New-Y Yorker Stats zetung,'
the foremost representative Of German journal
ism in this country seldom. If ever has
more distinguished assembly been gathered to
gether I'm this country at any dinner, private or
public. and certainly no larger company Of
Americans we'll known 10 their fellow men for
their various achievements has been assembled
10 do honor 10 q foreign visitor. The dinner was
the last Of the functions arranged for the Ger
man Emparor's brother in this city previous to
bie tour of the country and surely it was
princelv serdoT for the Prince
Brains and taste did their utmost in honor
Of the distinguished visitor from the Father
land The grand ballroom of the maSnlh'ent
hotel splendid as it ordinarily is, was trans
formed into a veritable dreamland of fragrance
and Aoral beauty. the spacious corridors, the
famed Astor Gallery and the East Room, with
all their adjoining anterooms, were thrown mto
the huge suite OF entertainment, and all were
lowered in roses and palms while thousands
of electric lamps. shaded by pink silk shed
gentle radiance over all Though all the guests
,-ara mon the two spacious galleries were hlled
bv the women friends and relatives OF the dlhers
"a the number of several hundred and their
richly elaborate gowns did much TO enhance the
lavish beauty Of a picture already made nrlliiah'
nv the beauty of the decorations and the many
gorgeous uniforms of the soldiers. sailors and
diplomats present. At one end of the ball
room in the upper gallery an orchestra or
twenty pieces. led by Nahan Franko, PLAYED
while the various courses we're being served
Their programme included many typicaHy
American airs for the royal guest had expressed
1,isb N hear them He listened with marked
attention when the band tuned up to the strains
~ "-yyav Down Upon the Suwanee River and
.T,ixiA'' and Yankee Doodle and rose 70 his
feet among the first when The Star Spangled
Ranner" was played.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-27
PRESSES GREETING TO PRINCE.
GREAT GATHERING OF NEWSPAPER NEN AT THE DINNER
OF THE NEW YORKER SyAATS-ZEITUNG."


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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-27
OFFICER UNDER PRINCES HORSE.

CARRIAGE POLE KNOCKS DOWN SER
GEANr. But HE is NOT HURT MUCH
While attempting 10 step out Of the way Of n
approaching carriage in front Of Sherry's yester-
DAY. Detective Sergeant Mangin. Of Inspector
Thompsons staff. moved directly in front of the
carriage occupied by Prince Henry. The carriage
pole struck the detective the head knocking
him down. Before he could move one of the
horses stepped the mans side. Thomas
Carey who has driven the Prince about the city
Since his arrival was on the box. Mangin was
carried into sherry's where he was attended by
Physician. The sergeant received slight scalp
wound and slight bruise on his side. He was
sent home in carriage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-27
MEETS INDUSTRIES CAPTAINS
THE PRINCE AT LUNCHEON WITH MANY OF AMERICAS
REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN


knots and cords yellow satin waistcoats With
gold braid. black knee breechAs with silver knee
buckles, black silk stockings and patent leather
shoes
The luncheon lasted about one hour During
this time the Prince who appeared 10 have
fully recovered from his arduous social duties
of the previous day. showed the greatest inter
est in all that happened. He chatted pleas
antly with Mr. Morgan and Mr. Jesup. and
appeared 10 be thoroughly enjoying himself
When the luncheon was ended Mr Morgan pro
posed a toast to President Roosevelt It was
drunk in silence. all standing. Then Mr. Morgan
proposed a toast 10 Emperor William. In drink
ing this those present stood Soon afterward
Mr. Morgan proposed third toast-to Prince
Henry. The Prince saluted gracefully and
bowed repeatedly at the applause which fol-
lowed. He offered toast 10 the Captains OF
Industry" Then Mr. Morgan proposed toast
to the ladies'" All the men rose. faced the
galleries and drank
ALL PRESENTED To THE PRINCE.
Tables were pushed to one side with the light
ing Of cigars, and every one had an opportunity
10 meet the Prince. As the line Of guests ad-
vanced 10 the head able AIr Morgan and Mr.
Jesup introduced each man 70 Prince Henry.
designating the bank, business or corporation i'm
connection with which the name of the guest
presented was best known. Prince Henry smiled
pleasantly and shook hands heartily at each
presentation. He had a special greeting for
each guest. The officers Of the Hohenzollern
and the Princes suite were made acquainted
with the other guests When the courtesies had
been exchanged. Mr.. Morgan gave the Emper-
ors brother an illumined booklet wherein was
printed the name Of each guest together with A
brief sketch of his position in the industrial and
financial world.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-27
SHARP FIGHTING IN SOUTH AFRICA.
BOERS ATTACK AND CAPTURE A STRONGLY
GUARDED CONVOY.

BOERS ATTACK AND CAPTURE A STRONGLY
GUARDED CONVOY.
London. Feb pa dispatch from Lord
Kitchener. made public to-day, says:
4 convoy of empty wagons was attacked and
captured by the Beers southwest of klerks-
dorp, TransvaaI Colony, February "a. The es-
Cort consisted of a force Of the Imperial Yeo-
many three companies OF the Northumber-
land Fusiliers. and two guns. The fighting was
severe, but have no further details
Lord Kitchener also reports that six hundred
Beers. driving cattle. rushed the outpost line
near Botha's Berg, Transvaal Colony, during
the night of February %, and that some of
them got through. The Beers left fifteen dead
and six wounded on the field.
Pretoria, Feb 26.-In the attempt made by six
hundred Beers TO break north through the Vrode
bockhouse line, hello by the columns under
Byng and Rinington. the brunt Of the fighting
fell on the New-Zealanders. The British losses
We're two officers and eighteen men killed and
five officers and thirty-three men wounded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-27
A VISION OF FARMLAND

The grand ballroom was transformed into a
,.,eion of fairyland. The decorators had been
az work for days with their plans, and when
the guests filed into their places chorus OF
delight went UP at the entrancing sight that
met their gaze Behind the dais at which the
Prince and the principal guests were to sit we're
draped, American and German flags so huge
that they covered more than half the side of the
ballroom. Above them was the Prussian eagle
done in white yellow, red and blue electric
light bulbs simply embowered in masses of huge
lilies and smilax. Down each of the huge pillars
traiIed luxuriant masses of smax, which was
also used profusely on both rows Of boxes.
over the rail of each of the boxes in the lower
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-27

tier large ferns a riot Of green. while against
their background deep red roses doomed richly
forth
The Princes table simply banked with
American Beauty roses. while more roses pro-
truded in profusion from half a dozen beauti-
ful cut glass vases placed at appropriate in
tervais The front Of the table below the roses
draped with smilax
The nine long tables running the length of the
ballroom slowed with La France roses amid
which a sinuous trail of smilax wound. Upon
each plate lay a white rose. Above all this
dream Of green and pink and rose red smiled
the work Of of Americas foremost mural
painters But the decora tions did not stop here.
The broad hail to the ballroom was massed
with greens and potted palms. and the Astor
Gallery, into which twenty-eight tables of
guests overlooked. was decked in keeping with
the more gorgeous scene in the larger hall II
is safe to say that no more elab aborate or beau
tiful decorations were ever seen at a semi
public dinner in this country.
RISE TO WELCOME THE ROYAL GUEST.
Owing 10 the attendance of the Prince al III
torchlight procession and concert and recep-
tion of the German singing societies it was late
before the dinner began. All the guests hal ar
rived by o'clock and filed into the ballroom
and took their seats 1t was not expected that
Prince Henry would get to the hotel much be-
fore o'clock though $50 was the hour men
toned for the beginning of the dinner It
was therefore considerable surprise when
promptly upon the hour the guests who
We're to sit at the table on the 1ais filed
into their places They were greeted with
applause. which swelled into greater volume as
The band began to play America" A moment
later Prince Henry appeared at the main door
escorted by Herman Ridder the POSTMASTER of
the evening, and Edward JIhl Everybody in
the ballroom rose to his feet and appIauded as
the guest of the evening bowed his way down
through the living lane that opened 10 let hin,
pass. Meantime the band finished the tune and
not soul sat down until il had ended. Then
Mr.. Ridder raped for silence and when II had
been secured called upon Bishop Potter. who
said grace whereupon the dinner got under
way
AT THE PRINCES TABLE.
Herman Ridder occupied the presiding off,
GERS seat with Prince Henry on his right and
Ambassador Won Holleben on his left On Prince
Henry's right sat Whtelaw Reid who had
Bishop Potter on his right Edward Uhl
was at Ambassador Holeben's left The other
guests at the Princes table were General Won
Plessen. Assistant Secretary Hill. Admiral Won
Seckendorff Mayor Low. Captain Won MILLER
Rear Admiral Evans. Melville f Stone. Lieu
Buenz. E P. Call W. c. Bryant. the Rev DR.
Grumme. Charles W. Knapp Admiral Count
Continued on second page.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-27
A RECORD OF APPRECIATION.

actual increase Of imports of Moet & Chandon
Champagne in 1901 as compared with 1890 exceed
ing in total than 100 cent OF the increase
OF ell the other Champagne houses put together
Extract Bonforts Wine and Spirit Circular)-
kdyt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-27

Those present besides the Prince We're.
Edward u Adams J. ogden Armour
ansa General o Buenz G6@aTd GfSaFieI sR2% bsr%9a Bell
William Rockefeller. John S. Billings
Comma qder Won Grumme. z ". Bliss
e-Admral Baron Won Frederick c Bourne
l:eydrIi Ieyi p Mo Mori9n PIas IGhn }n A BTsstaer
SSrsm voR Ier Wilson A53ndfF naTss Brown
Ambassador yon HolIeben. Adoiphus Busch
J Pierpont Morgan. A. J Cassatt.
Morris X. Jes'rp. Frank W Cheney
Vice-Admral Trpitz. Duane II Church
VISA Admiral Won Eisen- James " Alexander
James StiIIr1an Charies + fJark
Admiral Count Baudis- William b Coesweu
apt5n T6 Muller PaTcis 4aTSs STems crooHsr
John Claf,n Charles Deering
Captain Hipper Theodore L De Virne
Baron Ritter Won und N William F; Dodge
p oioF. Il Tssega s5o4. of Prfmsn Iemss Bs5:
lam. -. Thomas !. Edson
Or David Hin Assis- David R. Frlrcts.
Adjuta1t General Henry c. James B Grant
Corbin Clement A Griscom.
Rear Admiral Robley D Charles VI Hail
55s 5lo qs M;s% HaF09urT s@Ty >,
co@msn1er ,on Rebeur samae r'" = 2 'P,Sg GS5c.y
Paschwitz ROBERT T Lincoln
Captain Baron Won Kap- iohi MarKIe
Lieutenant Commander Won J. Rogers Maxwell
der Osten Charles s. Meen
Lieutenant c a der Rear Admiral Melville
Schmidt Schwind. Albert A Nicholson
Commodore Lewis Cass p. Q Mills
TSedyard : Weir Mitchell
Lieutenant Commander Won Charles a Moore
Egidy. George :. Morrison.
Lieutenant Commander Won Henry Morton
Mantey Franklin Mac Eh.
Lieutena7t . a d Max Nathan
Karpf Simon NeWcomb
Count Montgelas. Charles NJ Schwab
Frederick Pabst. Gustav II Schwsh
William Barclay Parsons Irving VI Scott
Edward G Pickering Coleman Sellers
Albert a. Pope Samuel Spencer
Henry = Pritchett Francis J. Spragus
Michael L Fupn. n n. Vree!and
Norman B. Ream Charles
Edwin REYNOLDS Rear Admiral Walker.
John D. Rockefeller. George G Ward
". A Roebng Levi Q Weir
Henry II. Rogers George Westinghci-s
Nikola Tesla. Edward
Robert II. Thurston B Wideuer
Elihu Thomson,
In selecting the dishes the hosts had in mint
that Prince Henry said before he arrived in New
York that he hoped to have an opportunity Z
partake Of some characteristic American dishes
Continued on fonrth pnGe-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-27

The EVERY DAY TRAIN TO CALIFORNIA
ne ne Overland Limited leaves Chicago 500 p. m.
- ~ nlcago e. Northwestern, Union Pacific and
-Ady-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-27

FLORIDA.-Enioy summer climate at Tampa Bay
Hotel and Hotel Bellevue Bellair Information at
Park Place and Plant system 29e Broadway
AdVt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-27
PRINCE HENRY INVITED TO CANADA

Ottawa. Ont. Feb 26-Prince Henry of Prus-
sia has been invited by the Governor General of
Canada to visit him in the vice-regal residence
in Ottawa. Answer from the Prince has not
yet been received.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-27
AT THE PRINCES TABLE.
Continued on second page.

FIRE, FIRE. FIRE
Hand fire extnguishers: automatic ars ss6apAs
Harvard & Co. $50 Canal St-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-27

THE WORLD NEVER BEFORE WITNESSED
an importation in year BY one house OF I'D asa
cases or cHampagne. a feat just accomplished BY
the Famous = Mumms Extra Dry. Large re-
serves or the splendid vintage coming 70 rhis
market are absolute guarantees for niaintenace OF
present standard-Advt- -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-27

The Express" says Prince Henry may pay a
visit TO Canada on the termination of his stay
in the United States. A proposal the part
Of the Kaiser to that effect has. il is said, been
favorably received by King Edward.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-27
BRITISH FEAR BAD Ne W,S.
FOUR HUNDRED MEN AND TWO GUNS
NAY HAVE BEEN CAPTURED.
Copyright: 1902: By The Tribune Association)
rELE--..E

lCop5rirht 1907: BY Ihe 1rit'lne AssocationD
tBT CABLE TO TIE TRTBUHE.l
London. Feb p, q. m.-The twenty first an
niversary Of Majuba and the second of Cronje' 5
surrender at Paardeberg finds England appre-
hensive with regard 10 the latest news from
South Africa Lord Kitcheners two kilograms.
which are published this morning, fail to give
sufficient details for adequate comment. but If
is feared that there has been a serious British
reverse in the Western Transvaal, and that at
least four hundred men ard two guns have been
captured. The fighting occurred near Klerks-
dorp. in De La Rey's country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-27
FIRST DIVISION.

FaIIet Charles New. Nicholas Karn. Frank koch.
George stock
FIRST DIVISION.
,,, T ,P ssPf e e S 9s PssT Ksss sss.n Sun
FIRST SECTION.
1sgsc.sr soEi:s K.FSr % M Bgn6 , 9t SY9T T3r.
SECOND SECTION.
Brookyn. society Of the 5th Regiment \ G. 5 y T.
THIRD SECTION.
German soldiers. Hs3a s6si.,y of x.r-rork.
FOURTH SECTION.
peu,scher Kreser Bund Of Long Island
FIFTH SECTION
Band
reutsch-r Krieser Bund q Bergen County y g.
SECOND DIVISION.
pr,.ion marsha. Edt539S; E9s:r; c,s5ia- ssqs .,,,
FIRST SECTION
United Singers % Nsw-York-
t SS AH:ns Ao SS y's
chor and Gesansverein Harmonic.
SECOND SECTION
v-rein (iessnsveren oesterrsich Nsu-Ysrk Mas-
THIRD SECTION.
no Sh1SssseT Saassroyaa srssr ssaps
Maennerehor NeVYorE c5Ttet GIs 19rsEtlis
Bund. Arion Liedertafel- Riverside CTuh
Sew-York LedertafeL GesangvereIn Bayern
FOURTH SECTION
UnabhangtSer GessngveFsin. Nev-Yorl<
Franks l2th Regiment Band Fife and Drum, c,-,s
Gesangverein Aricn. Liederkranz Scherhund Mozart
Masnnerchor
SINGERS SECTION
peuscher Forthdungs Verein Harmonic Maennsrze-arx-
veren, Eingkeit. % Stapieton Staten TslenS
Rheinscher Sanserbund. Gssansverein Deutschisr-
Sun1Sia so! Snsrset Club Morris Maesasrcher West
Masnnsrchor Marschner Maennsrchcr -SN7AS
FIFTH SECTION
Band
vereinste Sanger Of BROOKLYN Arion Quartet Aurora
TIE NORIp NFVFR RFEoRE TcIrS-FSSTaT,,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-27
MOUNTED POLICE

\ Stovsr's Band
Grand marshal Richard Muller
adjltaut Adam BsltZ.
Adtutants-F z. Clrich g Albrecht- A Kahn. Charis
FaIIet Charles New Nicholas Karn. Frank Kocl
Chr. Aulhach. \. Hohhoom. conrad kratz an
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-27

Continued on fonrth pnGc-
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-12-16
PASS BILLS
 r-l :. -
Finance Committee Plays
 Lead Hand at Council.

All the councllmen excepting Kelly were at the by-monthly council meeting, last night.
 A communication from Mr. Mollneaux, of the Fifth Avenue hotel, asking for the Installment of light at the corner of Fifth avenue and Main street was Inferred to the committee on public works and public property.
 Aeommunleatlon from Phil AbrIh ms protesting against unequal assessment, was referred to the ways and means com mlttee.
 The finance committee reported favorably to the payment of a long list of bills and warrants were orsered drawn by the clerk in plyment of the same after three days, lu compliance with the ordinance.
 Attention wss called 10 the fact that the city clerk had been exceeding his authority h craving the warrants before the ex- plratlon of the time prescribed by the ordinance and In some Instances the eoun- oil had hardly adjourned before he had proceeded to draw warrants for parties who were waiting for them In the council chamber, While perhaps no harm had been dope, snd the clerk hadOnlv stretched point to oblIge people who needed theIr money, such a pr ctlce was contrary to re- qulrements of the ordlninee and the clerk was Instructed to stdstly comply with the ordInsna ln future,
 The blIls reported for piyment were: w. H. Hooper, faa7s; Daily Alaskan, s7, 90; Jesse Grimes, SIa.6o; Frank Page, s17.6os j. H. Jones, S4; Green Bros. s4i As NordstrOm. SIg J,W. Dillon, ss7i w. H. Joy. sIo.soi ", E. Thompson, t2I.6o' Frank Page, SI.7Oi Alaska Transfer Co., s,7.Ss; Jonn Hardwlek, S3 50; E. R. Peo- plss. ss.SSA. A. Anderson. SI4.7S Rem lick & MeLaln, SIo.
 The following bills were read and re- tered to the finance committee: E. heC. West, gathering hose, SI; Nodhwest Light & Power Co.,, S3s.47; J. W. Shook, serving summons, SI2i BIshOpdek Lumber Co., lumbsr for hYdrant boxes ss''S7i Nettlss & Ford, SI3.76. ~ 3 Two hundred dollars was transferred from the general fund to the street fund.-