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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-27
CONTEST NOTICE.
US. Land Office, Oregon City, Or,
Feb. IL. 1909.

Feb. IS, 1908.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this Office by William
Porter, contestant, against Homestead
entry No. l443S, made July %, 1902. for
south half of northeast quarter and
north half of southeast quarter section
"a, township 9 south, range 10 west, by
Rufus S. Holm, contestee, by which
it is alleged that contestant "knows
the present condition of the same;
same; also that said Rufus f.. Holm
has never lived or made Improvements
upon said land; that he has wholly
abandoned said tract and changed his
residence from said land for more than
six months last past, and that said
that said alleged absence from the said
land is not due to his employmentin the
army, navy or marine corps of the Uni
ted States as a private soldier, officer,
seaman or marine, during the wal with
DPoih, VI uuiiie uuy OtucT Wal III
which the United States may be en-
gagged" said parties are hereby notified
to appear, respond and offer evidence
touching said allegation at 10 o'clock
a. m. on March 26, 1908, before the
County Clerk of Lincoln county, Or
egon, at Toledo, Oregon, and that final
hearing will be held at 10 o'clock a. m
on April l, 1908, before the Register
and Receiver at the United States
Land Office at Oregon City, Oregon.
The said contestant having, in a prop
err affidavit, fled Jan. 30, 1908, set forth
facts which show that after due dill
gence personal service of this notice
can not be made. it is hereby ordered
and directed that such notice be given
by due and proper publication.
GEO. w. BIBEE, Receiver.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-27
NOTICE oF'FINAL SETTLEMENT.

In the matter OF the estate Of Daisy Mckay,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
as administrator OF the estate Of Daisy Mckay,
deceased, has fled in the county court OF
Oregon, for Lincoln county, his final account
AZ administrator Of said estate, and that the
% day OF March, 1908. at the hour Of 10 o'clock
a. m. thereof, has been fixed by the court as
the time for hearing objections to said report
and the settlement thereof. BIZ. swoPE.
Administrator OF the estate OF Daisy Mckay,
deceased.
Dated at Toledo, Oregon, this 9th day Of
January 1908.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-27
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.
In the matter Of the estate Of Anna Thompson
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned,
as administrator Of the estate OF Anna Thomp-
son, deceased, has filed In the county OF Ore
gon. for Lincoln county, his final account as
administrator OF said estate, and that the ID
day Of March. 1908, at the hour OF 10 O'Clock n.
m. thereof, has been fixed by said court as the
time for hearing objections TO said report and
the settlement thereof. Is. y. swoPg,
Administrator OF the estate OF Anna Thomp-
son, deceased.
Dated at Toledo, Oregon, this nth day of
January. 1903.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Oregon City, Greg

land Office at Oregon City, Oregon,
February IA, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the County
clerk Of Polk county at Dallas, Oregon. on
March q 1903, viz:
George Cochran H, Z. No. 1926 for the Ell
nwH and lots 1 and 2, sec 80 twp S.. Iange 9w.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Thomas C. stockwell, Thomas Guy both OF
Sugarloaf, Ore, Joshua W. Tolford Jr. and
Robert j. MacBride Jr. both of Dallas, Ore.
CHAS. B. MooRES, Register.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-27
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

In the County Court OF the stateo Oh o'eso"''
the County Of Lincoln ur
In the matter Of the estate oil '0hn "ai
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
ba. becn duly appointed By the County Court
~ The statcoi oregon for the County oil Lincoln
administrator of the estate Of John wallace,
Sscsased, All persons having claims against
=. o.tate are hereby notified to present them
!, NV Office in Toledo, oregon, within sl1
montbs from the date hereof. duly verified as
by law required. wallace
deceased. ,ooo
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-27
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.
In the matter of the estate of C. W. Howard,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that l, F Wadsworth,
as administrato Of said estate of C w Howard,
deceased. have filed my final account as such
administrator with the Clerk OF the County
court of Lincoln County, Oregon, and that
said court. has fxed Monday, March Z, 1903,
at the hour of ten O'Clock in the forenoon, as
the time, and the County courtroom in the
courthouse in Toledo, Lincoln County, Oregon,
as the place for hearing any and all objections
TO the said account, and for settlement thereof.
Dated this I'd day of January, 1903.
T. M. WADswoRTH,
Administrator Of the estate Of q. W. Howard
deceased.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-27
,oTICE OF

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
In the County Court of the State of Oregon for
the county of Lincoln.
In the matter of the estate Of Jacob johnson
deceased.
as been duly appointed administrator of the
estate of Jacob Johnson, deceased. All persons
having claims against said estate are hereby
notified to file the same with me. duly verified,
as by law required, at my residence at Silet',
Lincoln county Oregon, within six months
from the date hereof. ALBEIT MARTIN,
Administrator Of the estate of Jacob Johnson
deceased.
Dated at Toledo, Oregon, this 10th day Of
January 1908.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Oregon City, Oregon,
Eahna.aHrr1 Ia 1naQ

Lane Office at Oregon City, Oregon.
February Ia, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim
and that said proof will be made before the
Comfy clerk of Polk county at Dallas, Oregon,
on April 8 1903 viz:
Thomas H. Guy H. Z. No. 144l7 for the neA
sec 10, twp s, range Q W..
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Thomas stockwell, George Cochran, J. w.
Tolford and j. Ii. Holman all Of Sugarloaf,
oregon.
CHAs. B. MooREs, Register.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Oregon City, Oregon.

February IA, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the County
Clerk of Polk County, at Dallas, oregon,
On March 81, 1908, viz:
Thomas C. stockwell, H. E No. 1894 for the
nwA sec. 30, twp s $, range 9 W.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz:
George Cochran, Sherman F. Hewett both OF
Sugarloaf, Ore, Joshua w. Tolford Jr. and
Robert ]. MacBride both of Dallas, Ore.
CHAS. b. MOOREs, Register.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-27
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.
In the matter Of the estate Of Mary Rooney,
deceased.
Notice IL hereby given that the undersigned,
as admininistrator OF the estate OF Mary
Rooney, deceased, has filed in the county
court Of Oregon, for Lincoln county, HIS final
account as administrator OF said estate, und
that on the ID day Of March, 1908, at the hour
OF 10 O'Clock u. m. thereof, has been fixed by
said court as the time for hearing objections
to said report and the settlement Their Of.
us. GRAST,
Administrator Of the estate Of Mary Rooney,
deceased.
Dated al Toledo, oregon, this nth day OF
January. 1908.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Oregon City, Oregon,

Land Office at Oregon City, Oregon,
January II, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
TO make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before the County
clerk of Lincoln county at Toledo. Oregon, on
March 7, 1905, viz:
Iohn 7 Cusack II. E. No. 1886, for the e1l Of
eli sec. SO, tip. s, range IL w.
lie names the following witnesses 10 prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz:
", r. Ball, J.F. stephens both Of Johnson,
oragon II. L. Cusack and Ed. swanson 10Th OF
hoo's' o''eo"' CHAs. b. MooREs, Register
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Oregon City, Oregon,

Land Office at Oregon City, Oregon,
February q, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the County
Clerk of Lincoln county at Toledo Oregon, on
April 6, 1903, viz:
Theodore A. Riggs. II. E. No. 14Ool, for the
neA sec 8, tp Q s, range W.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Tom stockwell, d. A. Madison and T. II. Guy
all Of sugarloaf, Oregon, and J. W. Tolford OF
Dallas, Oregon.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-27
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

In the matter OF the estate of Chauncey Fair
child, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
as administrator of the estate OF Chauncey
Fairchild, deceased, has filed in the county
court of Oregon, for Lincoln county, his final
account as administrator Of said estate, and
hat the I'd day of March, 1903, at the hour OF
10 o'clock a. m. thereof, has been fixed by said
court as tho time for hearing objections TO said
report and the settlement thereof.
BUTLER FAIRCHiLD,
Administrator of the estate of Chauncey
Fairchild, deceased.
Dated at Toledo, Oregon, this 2sth day Oh
January, 1903.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
land oriee at oregon City, oregon,
February q, 1903.

IV"FUUFy 1T FVV
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
County clerk of Lincoln county. at Toledo, Or,
on April 6 1908, viz:
Dick A. Madison. II. e. No.. 1894 for the
nwl see. Q, twp 9s..range 9w.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land viz:
Tom stockwell, T. II. Guy, and 7. A. Riggs
all OF sugarloaf Oregon, and J. W. Tolford OF
Dallas, Oregon.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-27
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

In the County Court of the State of Oregon, for
the County of Lincoln.
In the matter of the estate of Susan Lafayette,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
has been appointed oy the County Court of the
State of Oregon for the County of Lincoln, ad-
ministrator of the estate of Susan Lafayette,
deceased. All persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notiied 10 present them
at my residence in Siletz, Oregon, within six
months from the date hereof, duly verified as
by law required. ALBERT MARTIN,
Administrator of the estate of Susan Lafayette,
deceased.
Dated this 9th day of FEBRUARY. 1903.
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.
In the matter of the estate of Emma Williams,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned,
as administrator of the estate of Emma Will
liams, deceased, has filed in the county court
of Oreron, for, Lincoln county, his final ac-
count as administrator of said estate, and that
the I'd day of March, 1908, at the hour of 10
o'clock a. m. thereof, has been fixed by said
court as the time for hearing objections to
said report and the settlement thereof.
b. F. SwoPE,
Administrator of the estate of Emma Williams
deceased.
Dated at Toledo, oregon, this 9th day of
January, 1903.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-16
wOMEN'S AUXILIARY.
APPOINTMENT Of Committees Today
Rules Of Order Adopted.

The delegates to the convention Of the
Women's Auxiliary to the Postal Clerks
Association assembled in the parlors Of the
Riggs House at o o'clock this morning.
The session was presided over by Mrs. r.
G, Cole Of Omaha, Neb., president of the
organization. The committee on creden-
tails, consisting Of Mrs. Davis Of San An
tonic, Tex; Mrs. Chandler of Chicago and
Mrs. Verify of Cleveland, was presented
and approved after which reports were re-
ceived from all the auxiltarieS from various
parts of the country. The reports showed
gains in both membership and scope Of
work, as well as in the finances Of the aux
Hilary.
It was voted to adopt Mrs. Fox's parlia-
mentary usage for women's clubs as the
rules for the auxiliary.
The president appointed the following
committees:
Resolutions-Mrs Wood, Portsmouth, N.
H., chairman; Mrs. Clarke, Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, and Mrs e. w. Eddins. Atlanta, Ga.
Nominations-Mrs. Upham, Lynn, Mass.
chairman: Mrs. Dugan, Cincinnati; Mrs.
Hudson, Omaha; Mrs. Geary. Chicago; Mrs
Frank. Syracuse. N. Y.
Ways and means-Mrs Lucas, Indianap-
oils. chairman; Mrs. Kretsinger, Texas;
Mrs. Rosenquist. Minneapolis
o'clock. in order that the delegates might
attend the memorial service OF the Mutual
Benefit Association held at the Raleigh at
that hour. and the afternoon was spent In
trip to Mount Vernon. The ladies will
visit the Congressional Library this even
ing. and q business session will be held to-
morrow. when the report OF the nominating
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-16
Anacostia and Vicinity.

Charles E. Mangum, sixteen years of age,
ran away from his home, near Chesapeake
Junction. July Is last. and his mother be-
lieves he is at present residing in the Ana
costa section. The officers are trying to
locate Mangurn, as it is stated his father Is
critically Ill at home.
There was meeting a few evenings since
in the Anacostia Methodist Episcopal
Church Of the senior department of the Ep-
worth League of the church. at which off,
GERS were chosen for the ensuing term. as
follows: John Fort, president; Sewan Fort,
first vice president; Miss Ida Linger, sec
ond vice president; Mrs. Clara William
son, third vice president; Henry w. Tip
petit, fourth vice president; Samuel Camp
hell, secretary; Milton Riley, treasurer.
Policeman G. r. F. Smith of the local pre-
cinct arrested Tonic Colbrick an Italian
In the camp of the italian laborers In the
Anacostia freight yards last Monday night
The men had been paid off, and as a conse-
quence, 1t Is said, there was some undue
exuberance of feeling displayed among the
laborers. Colbrick forfeited IS in the Po-
lice Court yesterday.
Joseph Branson, the young son of Mount
ed Policeman j. I. Branson of the Anacos-
!, tie precinct, whose left leg was fractured
by street car in Anacostia recently, Is
able to be about with the aid Of crutches.
Mr.. William e. Jordan, one of the busi-
ness men of this place, is spending his
vacation in Leonardtown, Md
Mrs Phebe Smith, colored. living In Stan
tontown. and her little daughter had mar
row escape from being shot about 10 o'clock
last night while the two were passing along
the Morris road. Several reports Of a gun
were heard close at hand. and the load of
shot from the weapon fell around them like
hail. The two fastened to the Anacostia
police station, where they reported the oc-
currence. The police promised to take ac-
ton today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-16

At the sessions of the auxiliary held late
yesterday afternoon addresses were deliv-
cred by w. S. Shallenberger. Capt. James
e. White Superintendent Bryan OF Boston,
Superintendent Bradley Of New York city
and Mrs. Mary S. Lockwood of this city.
Mrs. Cole. the president, also delivered her
annual address before adjournment. During
the afternoon musical program was rem
dered. consisting of vocal solos by Mrs.
Shaffer of Chicago, accompanied by Mrs.
Worley of Omaha on the piano, and violin
obligatos by Mrs. Darby of Chicago; piano
solo by Mrs. Darby and contralto solo by
Mrs. McMullen Of Syracuse, N. Y.
1t was reported to the convention that
Mrs. Nettie S. Lambert, member Of the
finance committee, of Dubuque. Iowa, was
unable to attend the meeting on account of
serious Illness. The convention voted to
send telegram Of sympathy to Mrs Lam
bert, and the secretary was also ordered to
send her a bouquet of flowers.
The ladies of the auxiliary kept open
house at the Riggs from to o'clock yes
terday afternoon, when they greeted large
number of friends, and refreshments were
served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-16
RECEPTION TO VISITORS.
Ladies of Third Division Provide En-
tertainment for Delegates.

Probably the most important social func-
ton in connection with the railway mail
service convention was the reception ten
dered to the visitors in the parlors OF the
Raleigh Hotel last evening by the ladies OF
the third division, which includes Washing
ton within its jurisdiction. Fully 500 per-
sons attended the reception during the
evening" and 1t was voted most enjoyable
affair by all those present. An orchestra
discoursed pleasant music throughout the
evening, and an informal musical program
was rendered. The time was spent by the
delegates and their ladies in pleasant social
converse and in getting acquainted with
each other.
During the evening refreshments were
served and each lady present was given a
handsome bouquet or cut mowers as SIG eh-
tered the room.
The musical program consisted of cornet
and piano number by Miss Farney OF Del
Ray Va, who played her own accompanl-
ment: vocal duets by the Misses Vierkotn
of St. Elmo, Va; violin solo by Mr.. Kramer
of Del Ray, Va, Miss Varney acting as &C
companist, and a vocal solo by Mrs. VIM
rott of Chicago. Each number of the pro-
gram was enthusiastically applauded, as an
expression Of the approval OF the audience
The ladies' reception committee, which
had charge Of the arrangements for the
function, consisted Of Mrs. M. e. Finch.
r. 8. Walter, Mrs. H. Med. Buchanan. Mrs
p M Richardson, Mrs. j. Q. West Miss
Lottie Mitchell, Miss Bertha p. Finch, Mrs
M G. Slicer Mrs. Tellus Priest. Miss Ida
Crawford, Miss Mary Love, Miss Mary
Hirale Mrs C. w. Hanger. Mrs. H. D.
Baker, Miss Mamie Slater. Mrs. s. r.. Birth
right, Mrs. w. 8. Martin, Mrs; w. w. Spies.
Mrs. A. E. Barr, Mrs. 1. N. Davidson, Mrs
W. r. Myers, Mrs. M. I. Gibson. Miss Flea
nor Herbert, Miss Alice Herbert. Miss Grace
Crawford, Miss Luty Gary. Miss M. 1. Glib
son, Mrs. E. A. Tucker.
The ladies were assisted in receiving the
guests and providing for their comfort by
the members of the entertainment commit
tee, which comprised the following gentle
men:
G. G. Goodloe, chairman; T. s. Bradshaw
L. W. Spies, ]. @. West w. R. Myers, J. c.
Hutchinson. H. Med: Buchanan. W. R.
Rodes, A. E. Hess, L. Ciosterman. r: n.
Jefferson, H. D. Baker, c. w. Hanger, A. s.
Boles, w. T. Westcott. N. c. w. Gardner,
J. H. Gray, w. G.. Plaskett, F. D. Gavin.
II. l. Bingham. J. w. Crawford, " w. Du-
val, F. A. Campbell. W. M. Plunkett, M. G.
Sncer, w. N. Reed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-16
RAILWAY MAIL CLERKS
Convention Delegates Hear
Report Of Their Secretary.
MEMORIAL SERVICES
JOINT MEETING THEREFOR HELD
AT RALEIGH HOTEL.
Members of Three Conventions Visit
Mount Vernon Business
Transacted Today.

President kidwell called to order the sec
ond- days session of the thirteenth annual
convention of the National Association OF
Railway Postal Clerks at 1920 o'clock this
morning. The meeting was called for $3.50
O'Clock. but there was not sufficient num-
Der of delegates present to enter upon the
business of the day.
After the roll call the president ANNOUNCE
ed that invitations were extended by the
Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania rail-
road companies to the delegates and their
wives to visit Baltimore any day this week
over their roads free of charge.
The report of the secretary was read.
The financial statement showed $12, 65
to be the total amount In the general fund
of the association August 81, 1908, and the
total disbursements were s7,519.64. The
beneficiary department has disbursed for
general expenses since September 1, 1902,
the sum of s1,715.03. Other disbursements
amounted to Sill 0SS.69. The number of
members in the beneficiary department Au-
gust 81, 1903, was stated to be 69i3.
At II o'clock the meeting adjourned to
meet with the Mutual Beneficiary Associa-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-16
ALASKAN CABLE,
Burnside Sails From Seattle for Juneau
and Sitka.

SEATTLE. Wash, September 16-The
United States cable ship Burnside sailed for
the north last night to continue the work
of laying the cable from the head Of Lynn
canal by way of Sitka, the capital Of Alas
ka, to this city. She has a stretch Of 600
miles Of cable aboard
On board the Burnside when she sailed
were: Gen. A. W. Greeley, chief signal Of
ficer Of the United States army, Col James
Allen of the Signal Corps, under whose gem
eral supervision the line will be laid; Capt
Edgar Russell and Capt. George o. Burnett
Of the Signal Corps; Henry Winter, cable
engineer; Lieut.. Charles P. F. Chandler of
the quartermaster's department. Capt. A.
P. Latin is in command Of the vessel
The Burnside Will proceed direct to Ju-
neau. where after making a short line con-
nection, she will leave for Sitka, paying
out about go miles between the two towns
and continuing south from the capitol by
the open ocean. as far as the cable rope will
reach. possibly to a point off Queen Char
lotte Isle.
1t is expected that the entire consignment
of cable on the Burnside Will be laid and
the vessel be back in this port for the final
link by October 15
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-16
A Cure For Asthma.

The worst cases Of Asthma in the world succumb
readily to the great cure that never fails. DR..
miracles.
Mr.. R. NJ. Spencer, $3.50 Vermont avenue, Toledo.
O., says: Asthma has been growing on me for
years. until last summer the attacks became SO
severe that many nights spent half the time
gasping for breath. Doctors seemed to give no
lief whatever, and felt there was no hope for
Cure. Its effect Is truly magical and gives COM
plete relief In from 2 to minutes'
Sold by all druggists at Soc. and $1.0o. Send &c.
Mimi, for a free sample package.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-16
Want Item in Estimates.

Davidson & Davidson have written to the
District Commissioners. asking that an
item for the paving Of Florida avenue be-
tween and streets be included in their
next estimates to Congress. They call at
tention to the fact that this is one Of the
principal streets connecting the Massachu-
sets avenue section with Connecticut ave-
nue.. and is the only unpaved street in that
section. The estimated cost Of the work
is $1,000. The writers will be informed that
their request will be given careful consider
alton when the Commissioners prepare
their estimates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-16
The Brookland School.

The Brookland Citizens Association re-
Gently complained to the Commissioners of
the delay In completing the BrookIand
school, and requested certain information
as to the time the addition might be ready
for use. A. M. Poynton, acting inspector
of buildings, has reported to the Commits
sioners that work on the Brookland school
has been steadily prosecuted, but owing to
the plasterers' strike and some additional
UNDERMINING Of walls required the building
could not be completed within contract
time. It Is expected that the building Will
be finished in about one month.