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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-01-19
Important and Valuable to Every Fer
tilizer Buyer.

Professor Kilgore's article on
"Composts and Composing" this
week is one of especial timeliness
and value, but not more timely and
valuable than other articles that are
to follow.
In next weeks Progressive Farmer
Professor Kilgore is to begin a Sc
ries of papers on fertilizers-value
of the different ingredients, needs of
different crops and of different
soils, methods of applying, wasteful
practices to be avoided, formulas
needed for cotton, tobacco, corn,
grain, and other crops, economy of
home-mixing, etc., etc.
When we consider that North Car
DINA farmers spend something more
than 100000 a year for CONNER
cial fertilizers, the Importance of
this matter of discriminating and in
telligent application becomes clear
at once.
And there is nobody in the South
better qualified to discuss it than
Professor Kilgore. One of the first
agricultural chemists of the country.
he has added to his scientific knowl-
edge the practical experience of
years of carefully directed expert
mental work on the test farms in the
different sections and on the differ
ent soils of the State.
If there were nothing else in The
Progressive Farmer during 1904, the
farmer paying 81 for a years sub
scription and getting these articles
would still find it a profitable invest
ment.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-01-19

OF Bull Calves selected from the best
dams. ready for shipment. All show
ANNA s, with large annual milk and
butter yields behind them, and of the
very best breeding.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-01-19
The Price Of Cotton.

Higher and higher scars the price
of cotton and prices hat earlier in
the season were not dreamt of, are
now realities.
Fourteen cents seemed a long time
coming after the high mark of 13
cents had been reached, but yester-
day it was not alone IA cents, but
IA 1-16 cents that was paid on this
market.
The better outlook in the East had
its effect on the market, but the I'M
DERIVING cause is the short crop.
More and more is this being recog-
nized and since the coming of the
new year the receipts have so de-
creased that the bears are fully real
izing that it is a landslide for a small
crop.
The receipts here yesterday
amounted to f~fty-seven bales, the
prices ranging from 1878 to IA 1-16
cents a pound, the majority of the
sales being made at IA cents a
pound. On the same day in 1903
there was sold here twenty-four
bales of cotton at from S1a to s5s
cents a pound, the advance over that
day amounting to about $27.5O a
bale on a 500 pound bale of cotton.
Will cotton advance still higher9
There seems nothing to keep it back
unless there is a great clash in the
East and even from this only a tenn
porary set back could result. That
cotton will advance is generally con-
coded and the wise mill men are buy
ing In at IA cents as fas as possible.
Said a prominent Raleigh cotton
buyer yesterday, in talking of prices.
Il believe cotton will be selling at
Is cents on the streets of Raleigh by
the first of February" He is a care
full man, yet while he may miss it a
few days, Is cent cotton is certainly
to be expected at an early date, and
Sully says that before summer we
will see II cent cotton.-Raleigh
News and Observer. 10th.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-01-19
Grasses and CIovers.

Only large growers of grasses ant
cloVers for seed in America
Operate over 5000 acres. Our
seeds are warranted. We make
a great speciality of Grasses and
ClOvers, Fodder Plants, Corn,Po
tatoes, Onions, Cabbage, and all 1
sorts of Vegetable Seeds. 4
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-01-19
SaIzer's SpeItz Enmer).

Greatest cereal wonder of the age. It Is
not corn nor wheat, nor rye, nor barley, nor
oats, but a golden combination of them all,
yielding 80 hu. of grain and 4 tons of rich
straw hay per acre. Greatest stock food on
earth. Does well everywhere.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-01-19
SaIzer's Million Dollar Grass.

Most talked of grass on earth. Editors and
College Professors and Agricultural Lecturers
praise 1T without stint; yields "A tons of rich
hay and lots OF pasture besides, per acre.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-01-19
Sa1Zer'S TeOSintc.

Salzer's Teosinte produces 113 rich, Juicy,
sweet, leafy stocks from one kernel of seed. il
feet high in so days; yielding fully 80
tons OF green fodder per acre, doing ESWN
or North. ASTNNl
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10
SISTERS TRICK
But all Came out Right.

How a sistor played a trick that
brought rosy health 70 coffee fend
is an interesting tale:
Il was coffee tend-a trembling,
nervous. physical wreck yet clinging
to the poison that sole away my
strength because for a feeting mo-
ment il stimulated my weakened pow
ers / mocked at Postum and would
have none Of IT,
"Ono day my sister Mrs L. S Show
alter. substituted a cup Of crisp, hot
Postum for my morning cup Of coffee
but did not tell me what it was. J no
tlced the richness OF it and remark
ed that the coffee tasted fine but my
sister did not tell me I was drinking
Postum for fear might not take any
more.
"she kept the secret and Kept Civ
ing me Postum instead Of coffee until
/ grew stronger. more tireless, got a
better color in my sallow cheeks and
clearness 10 my eyes, iheh she tolu
me Of the heal giving, nerve strength
cning life saver she mad given ne In
place Of my morning coffee. From that
time ! became disciple Of Prsium
and no words can DO iuetlce TO the
good this cereal drink can 10 will
not try to tell Il for only after naN ing
used it can one be convinced Of its
merits" Name given by Postum Co.
Battle Greek, Mich.
Ten days trial shows Postum
power to rebuild what coffee mas de-
stroyed There's reason
Look in each pkg. fer he famous
little book, THE Road 70 Wehyilie."
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10

Kinghsher Free Press editorial news
item: Joe Droke, of Paryin, Okla,
pleaded guilty in probate court this
morning to the charge Of slappins his
mother-iniaw, ana was fined the mini
mum, s5 and costs, by Judge Graham.
We suggest that while the fine is the
minimum, it should entitle Joe to an
other slap, as his statement to the
court showed quite plainly that slap
ping time had arrived in his house
hold. Suggestions from motherin-
laws are rarely ever appreciated, but
in this particular case Joe lost no
time in demonstrating his apprecia'
tion."
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10
Q Q c o Q @ @ O @ @ . c @ G 30
o sEcRETARY's OFFICE. a
. C c Q c O @ 0 O O 0 = Q o Q Q Q

Charters we're issued today TO the
following c7r,orttions:
The Deer Creek Mutual Telephone
company OF Independence, with cap
ital stock Of $4,000. The purpose OF
tn corporation is to construct and op-
crate telephone system in Custer
and Dewey counties. The incorDora'
tors are w. X. Cooper j. w Grigsby
Chas Paterson, j. NJ Nelson and C.
NJ Collins, OF Independence, and J. NJ
Nelson OF Seven Oaks.
Tie Shultz Oil and Mining Manufac
turing company OF Craft, Day county
with a capital stock Of s5OoO0O. The
incorporators are; Dan Skultz o
Craft; o. e. Null OF Grand; Reinhart
MIR OF Ferguson, and Chas swindal
of Woodward
Notarial commissions we're issue'
TO the following:
/ F. S. westfal Of Lamont Dewe'
county.
j. II. Lewis CT whiteagle Kal
county.
NJ /. Blackwelder Of Oklahoma City
Oklahoma county.
r. d. Boydston of Oklahoma City
Oklahoma county.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10
THEY MEAN BUSINESS.
War VIII Be Wsued to Bitter End
Against Unions.

Cripple Creek, Colo, June 1O-A
campaign was begun here against all
union organizations Two committees
composed OF the Citizens Alliance
started out with identical forms OF
agreements to secure signatures, and
with two exceptions all business
houses visited. signed through author.
lied representatives. The agreement
reads
we, the undersigned merchants Of
the Cripple Creek district and employ
ers of help. hereby agree not to EN-
ploy help Of any kind that is in any
way connected with the trades assem-
bly, or the American Federation Of La
Dor or the Western Federation Of Min
ers or kindred organizations"
Every clerk employed in stores on
Bennett avenue. the principal street
belongs to some union, but all will be
required TO surrender their cards ac
cording to the agreement made by
their employers.
Deputies have been busy making ar
rests and at O'Clock last night there
was confined IN the bull pen a total o
67 men. Since the wholesale arrests
have been in progress the Nine Own
ers' association offices have been III
ed with men who are hocking there t
take out cards, but none are being is
sued at present.
The funeral of Alexander McLaiT
= the shift boss Of the Findley mine VIII
was killed in the explosion, was hel'
yesterday and was the largest funera
ever held in this city.
Although the streets were muddy
several hundred members Of societie
p Of which MIR McLair was a member
besides 124 citizens, committees CON
posed of mine owners. merchants, min
ers and bankers, walked TO the GENE
. tery.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10

Lone Wolf Echo Last Tuesday
Chief Lone Wolf his son and two sons
in law were here TO confer with a com.
mittee Of Woodmen in regard TO hay
ing a crowd Of Indians attend the
Woodmen picnic 70 be held here on
the 27th of this month. The Indians
agreed TO come and show the white
man how Indians XIII a beef and cook
and eat It. The Indians win be fur
nished the beeves by the Woodmen. II
is hoped a large crowd OF Indians will
be here. Chief Lone Wolf has agreed
10 md out how many Of his people
will come and notify the Woodmen
committee.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10
To the Winfield Assembly, Via Santa
Fe Route.

To the Winfield Assembly, Via Santa
Fe Route.
The Winfield Chautauqua assembly
will open June IA and continue for
ten days, ending Friday night, June
gath. This is the great event in the
calendar OF Southern Kansas and
Northern Oklahoma, and thousands
attend each session for the outing
alone Island park. where the assemb-
ly is held, is one OF the loyeliest spots
in the west, and all the pleasures ol
fishing, boating, out door sports and
camp life are here to be found.
An exceptionally strong program is
arranged for this year. and all agents
of this company will gladly supply in
quirers with folders and booklets giy
ing full details.
Excursion tickets from Guthrie
cost 50 90 round trip. They will b
good until June 25th. Especial atten
tion will be shown to parties who hay'
camping out luggage to ship.
/ For full particulars inquire Of
7. &. Purdy, Agent
The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10

There are at present fve three
story brick buildings under course OF
construction in Muskogee and three
more contracted for Never in the
history of the town was there such a
building boom as there is at present.
During the summer a $4,000 opera
house is to be erected, and plans have
been drawn for large number OF
brick business houses. Everything in
the way of new building is Of a sub
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10

Detectives in the employ Of the
Katy and the American Express com
pany. are searching for T. d. Dennis.
agent Of their companies at Luther.
who disappeared from Luther last week.
Mr. Dennis is a young man and in
vestigation has shown that his ac-
counts are straight and no reason can
be advanced that will explain his dis
appearance He left home to attend
the carnival given at Oklahoma City
and no trace OF him has been discover
ed since.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10

the battle between General Bells sol
diers and union miners occurred, was
outside of Teller county and therefore
beyond the zone OF territory included
in the proclamation declaring Teller
county to be in state Of insurrection
ane rebellion, Governor Peabody to.
day said:
II do not know where the Teller
county line is as compared with the
location of Dunnville but ! have nc
objection to what General Bell did anc
| approve OF his every action IN break
ing up that gang Of dynamiters anc
securing their guns do not thinl
the location Of the place will caus,
much unfavorable discussion"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10

c. A. Rucker. general agent of the
Swifts specihc and Bradheld Regu-
lator company of Atlanta Ga, was in
the city today. Business conditions
AL over the southwest are rather dun
at present, said Mr Rucker but this
Is not peculiar to this section alone.
The Worlds fair is cutting much ice.
People appear to be boarding for a fu-
ture good time Relaxation will come
In the fall
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10
DEADLY APPENDICITIS.

Paris, June l0.-Miss Lena Morton.
daughter Of Levi P. Morton Of New
York, died this morning from the et-
fects OF blood poisoning, following an
operation for appendicitis. The de
ceased was 27 years Of age and the
elder Of two unmarried daughters OF
the former vice president.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10

stantial nature; one story structure
is thing of the past There are now
nearing completion a magnificent four
story brick with a basement, and a
five story brick with a basement.
There is not another FIVE story build.
ing in the entire Indian territory.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10

The county attorneys office can 90
10 the demniuon Dow-wows Tor the
next few days SO long as Frank Nc
Gmre is coneerned-and who can
blame him When an l1-pound young
ster Is the issue7
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10
S. W. Schmidt'S
Phone 700.

tion today upon Governor Peabody OF
Colorado, for the return 20 Roger
Mills county Of Alex. Diehelberger ae'
cused OF assault with intent TO kin ID.
H. Arnold. July g, 1908. He Is said
TO be under arrest at Durango, Colo.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10

Mr.. Arthur Leslie, a wealthy land
owner in Central Illinois is here spend
ing some Of his extra ducats all of
which Guthrie accepts with cheerful
complacency. Mr. Leslie Is accom-
panied by his son, Dick, who viii PROB
ably engage in the cattle business IN
Oklahoma.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10

The way in which most people seem
to enjoy a home is in planning add
tions to be made another year.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10

Laugh and the world laughs with
you-unless you laugh at your own
ickes.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10
Personal
Mention.

- HeT1ttOUs
<sss4ssssessssSssssssssssE
Scott Denton is over from Enid
H. A. Pierce, Of sedalia, Mo, is in
the city.
w e. Kendall is a Gushing visitor
in the city
l. G Pittman returned to Shawnee
yesterday
J.H. Simpson Of Shawnee, is a guest
at the Elks.
Attorney j. B. A. Robertson Of Chan
dler, is in the city.
Ernest Jones came down from
Perry yesterday afternoon
Miss Edna weatherly, Of Enid, is
visiting friends in the city.
o. II. Travers and w. c. stevens OF
I.awton, are in the city today
Judge L. NJ. Keys is here from Ho
1 bart to attend the session Of supreme
court.
Sam Larimer, travelling passenger
agent of the Santa Fe, is down from
Topeka
Captain D. B. Arrel left today for
Moline, H., for months visit with
Z relatives.
: w. d. Cox, representing the Merg-
Z enthaler Linotype Co, was in the city
Z yesterday.
Z Chief Deputy jacobson, Of the mar
g shal's Office. has returned from ter.
e ritorial tour.
e Judge j. r. Keaton of Oklahoma
e City. is here attending the session Of
g supreme court today.
z Elmer James and Maud Shelton
& we're married at Enid yesterday James
8 formerly resided in Guthrie.
e Mr.. A. c. Schnel Of Guthrie, is in
g the city the guest of his daughter
& Mrs. Charles Lowery.-Oklahoman.
e The Enid Wave says Manager Haz
3 lett, of the Chickasha ball club, can
z not he found. Probably disappeared.
8 Chief Justice and Mrs. ]. VI. Burlor'
sS and Captain and Mrs. B. F. Hegle
- have returned from Lawrence. Kas.
re where they attended the commence
,, ment exercises of the Kansas univer
mr. sity.
nt H. S. Bekemeyer of Mt. Pulaski, Ill
Id. is in the city. MI Bekemeyer al on
time owned some of the choices
realty in Guthrie and is now agurs
-, lively kicking himself that he didn'
hold.
a. OIL Inspector Ashton returned toda
nc from a trip to Cushing He states tina
~ the citizens Of that town are enthui
ma iastic over the prospect Of oil and tbs
l4n.- 81 AL huc h9a
inc commenced.
NIB
OTIS Miss Amanda Elliott of Molin
of H., Is here the guest of her brothe
and L. NJ. H. Elliott. Miss Elliott is
teacher IN the Moline high school an
is has been attending the Worlds ia
,nts at st. Louis.
in
giv DR.. McElrath formerly Of Enid, hi
bought large bath house at Sulphi
y Springs and expects TO locate ther
b Frank Easterbrook who is now at tn
ten place expects to return to Enid IN
ave week, says the Enid Wave,
Mr.. Arthur Leslie, a wealthy Ian
y owner in Central Illinois is here apen
IVY ing some Of his extra ducats, all
-. which Guthrie accepts with cheeri
/. ! complacency. Mr. Leslie is acco
I Z, panied by his son, Dick, who win pre-
+ Z ably engage in the cattle business
Z q Oklahoma
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10

Dr. McElrath, formerly Of Enid, has
bought a large bath house at Sulphur
Springs and expects to locate there.
Frank Easterbrook who is now at that
place expects to return to Enid this
week. says the Enid Wave,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10

Hear Prof. Banta, on the piano, at
Plersol's this evening.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10

Governor Ferguson issued a reqaisi
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10
Colorado Applies
Drastic Measures

Ccontinued from page ID
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10

Miss Amanda Elliott, of Moline,
H., is here the guest of her brother,
L. NJ. H. Elliott. Miss Elliott is a
teacher III the Moline high school and
has been attending the Worlds fair
at st. Louis
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10

OH Inspector Ashton returned today
from a trip to Cushing. He states tha
the citizens Of that town are enthus
iastic over the prospect of oil and tina
tho construction OF a derrick has beer
commenced.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10

II. 5. Bekemeyer Of Mt. Pulaski, III.
is in the city. Mr.. Bekemeyer at one
time owned some of the choices
realty in Guthrie and is now agura
lively kicking himself that he didn'
hold.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10

The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10

The Enid Wave says Manager Haz
lett, of the Chickasha ball club, can
not he found. Probably disappeared.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10

Mr. A. c. Schnell Of Guthrie, is in
the city, the guest of his daughter
Mrs. Charles Lowery.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10

Judge ]. r. Beaton of Oklahoma
City. is here attending the session OF
supreme court today.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10

Chief Justice and Mrs. J. II. Burfor,
and Captain and Mrs. B. f. Hegle
have returned from Lawrence, Kas
where they attended the commence
ment exercises Of the Kansas univer
sity.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10

Chief Deputy Jacobson, Of the mar
shals Office. has returned from a ter
ritorial tour.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-06-10

Elmer James and Maud Shelton
we're married at Enid yesterday. James
formerly resided in Guthrie.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1904-05-28
RESOLUTION.
(By Alderman Gutter
CEMENT SIDEWALKS

Resolved, by the Common Council of
the City of Norris:
That sidewalks of the following speci
fed respective widths made of cement and
laid upon suitable foundation of sand are
hereby directed to be constructed upon
and along the following named respective
avenue in the city of Norris:
Oregon avenue, from Sixth street to
Seventh street (east side y width in feet,
five and from point on said sidewalk in
front of the city Jail to the door thereof;
width in feet, four.
Such sidewalks are directed to be laid
upon lines and grades given by the street
commissioner, and under his direction.
Passed May Goth, 1924.
H. B. LUND,
President Common Council.
Approved May Gath, 1904.
JOHN HOUSE,
Mayor.
Attest:
{. B. BURPEE.
City Clerk.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1904-05-28

that doctor danced about, with first
one hand and then the other, he
threw off the flowing blood, shouting
out.
"Let him alone! Let him die! The
rascal The william. I won't do any
thing for him. Let us go and leave
him, no matter if he does die" And
| off they all went.
Well, after while the ambulances
came and took all of us who had not
died meanwhile, to the hospital.
We did not get any too much care
for while there. All l would let
them do for me was to bandage my
wound.
The third day around came new
doctor, and then things went better
He was gruff old fellow, but good
surgeon. He came to me, in my turn.
well, young man, what is the
matter with you"
81 told him.
"Wanted to save the leg, Eli? Well
it's pretty risky business you are in
now, Let's look at your wound.
Gangrene too. I've got to get that
out, you'd better have that leg taken
off,"
mo doctor, l swore that leg should
go with me to the grave, and go it
shall"
"Well, you're gritty enough any
way"
Then he makes another examina-
ton and studies<a while.
cit may be I can save it, but to
get that gangrene out shall have to !
use some acid, still think you had
better take an anaesthetic."
mo, you don't doctor, If you are |
TO do anything to that leg, you will
do it when I have my Senses
swell, we'll, you shall have your
way. But when my stuff gets down
INTO that wound of yours you'll
know it sir, you'll know it."
He sent for his caustic, and the
ooys turned me little over on my
side and he went to work. | could
zee the whole operation by turning
ny head little.
Know it sir, I guess I did know
t. could see the smoke 60 up. as
hat burning stuff ate away what
hey had to eat out.
But that caustic did the busin ess.
The wound began to do better, and
ltho was long time in getting
ground, here's the leg doing one
lalf of the duty of carrying two
hundred and thirty pounds of man
round. This old left leg is an
wful trouble to me, sometimes, but
does its duty. 1t has to.
No, I never went back to the army.
Draw pension, yes sir, that don't
1ake up for the loss of the use of the
sg but I am thankful fer the pension.
I don't know what should
ave amounted to had I been a
ound man, but I have got the leg
ct sir, I have the leg.
And the gritty old veteran clapped :
is hand on to his much discussed
NIB, and started for the door with il
light hobble, to do some work that ,
ounger man would have thought
as labor.
The leg went with him.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1904-05-28
RESOLUTION.

(By Alderman Gutter
Be it resolved by the Common Council
of the city of Norris:
That Peter Hagen be and he hereby is
appointed pound master in and for the
city of Norris for the ensuing year.
Passed May Goth, 1904.
H. B. LUND,
President of common council.
Approved May 25th, 1904.
JOHN HOUSE,
Mayor.
Attest:
C. B BUkPEE,
City clerk.