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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-27
Will PAY Tomorrow.

attend Those who prefer can Join the
party at Cabin John bridge at $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-27
White Ribbons.

The White Ribbons wanted for Sum
days church festivals and for other
dress purposes are here In every width.
Usual $780, quality White Taffeta Silk
Ribbons. 3 and 81 inches 1 Dir
wide, tomorrow at............ 4AZ2(s
Usual 2oc. quality best Taffeta Silk
and Satin Taffeta Ribbons. to- n dO<-
morrow at. Observation-Disclosures. ~
Usual 29c' quality Satin Tafreta Rib
bons, inches wide. tomorrow OEc
at. ...........s........ A0Ss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-27

Boys and Children's Broad ana o,ii.
Brim Straw Hats, in sailor ana yacht
shapes. All sorts Of straws, rough anu
smooth weaves. Values worth A.XC
up to SC, at.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-27

II you want work read the want columns
Of The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-27

I 900 Dozen Csc. Neck
wear, 12Hc.

A purcha6e made by our Duyer IN
New York this week. Ready tomorrow
morning on a center bargain table.
Women. who appreciate dainty, fresh
styles will buy enough to last a sum-
mer. All are the latest summer effects.
in Madras and Silk Stocks, trimmed
with lace medallions. tabs, cross-stitch-
Ing, buttons and in Teneriffe effects.
Regular 25c. qualities, for half price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-27

Children's Broad Brim Sailor Straw
Hats. In Milan splits. shell. canton.
Macktnaw. Java and Congo braids.
Regular $1.O0, $1.25. $50 and On.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-27
Boys $4,000 All=wool Suits, $500

planning
churches Decoration Day holiday
this special lot blue and guaranteed strictly all
Norfolk doubreasted
absolutely fad
ng escam a prevent bursting.
The value S $260
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-27

Boys regular 75c. navy
blue Serge Knee Pants; all
sizes. to 10 years.
s spaeia at . tomorrow, 03c
The SOC. Buster Brown"
Neckties, in black.
pink and light blue; az
offered tomorrow at. OON
Boys Bedford Cord Soft
Neglige Shirts. sizes IL to IA
neckband; the usual
bOc. quality. tomor- Z 2~
row at. .OapS
Boys Norfolk Golf Caps, In
tan crash and duck. the reg
ular 25c. sort, Of
f fered for one day 12c
~ w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-27
Insured Shoes
For Decoration Day Outings,

odenbeg insured Shoes point of style and
qua-and the of low price cnches the
makes your satisfaction supreme.
were ready for tomorrow demand with stock
nd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-27

Boys white Madras M
tary Blouses, button on
side: sizes 2h to Z
years. Regular 75c. Am
value, tomorrow at. .TS
Boys white and colo
Madras Pajamas. button
the side; sizes 8 to
10 years. Special Am
at. AV
Boys Silk and Satin Shi
Bows. the sort that sell r
ularly at DC, Of
fered tomorrow at De
2 for. 20
Boys 25c. Elastic n y
SuSpenders, pair II ~
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-12-15
Official Proceeding, Of the City

Williston, N. E. Dec 9Th, 1904
Council met in regular session and
was called to order by Mayor Denny.
Roll call showed the following mem
bers present: Aid Baldwin, Boyd, Cox
LaDue and McChesney. Absent:-Ald
Belyea.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and on motion of Aid Bald win Sec
onded by Aid Boyd the same approved.
Motion carried.
Petition of w. B diversion asking to
erect frame one story building 18x24
entirely covered with steel roofing and
siding on the east end Of lot "a, block
Il, within the fire limits was referred to
the committee on fire and water, which
was reported back to the council grant
ing said petition providing he veneers
the same with brick.
Petition of Oleson and Anderson ask
ing to erect a store room adjacent to
the building now occupied by them as
hardware store on 10: Is. block 10 with
n the fire limits was referred to the
.nmmi ttee on fire and water, which com
nittee reported the same back to coun-
I'll granting said petition providing they
over the same with metal and asbestos
'aper underneath metal covering.
IN mott n of Aid Baldwin seconded
ny Aid Cox that the report of commit
zee on fire and water be adopted. Mo-
ion carried.
The finance committee reported favor
,hle on the following bills and on mo-
zion of Aid Cox. seconded by Aid Me-
Chesney that the auditor be instruct
Il to draw warrants for the same.
R. H. Copeland, printing .......s SO 70
III. Butler. printing .. 40 10
W. R. McChesney, street work. II 10
y. @. Page, city attornev... .... 10 90
=. Gableman, janitor, ........ 20 so
Zen0 Brueeger. salary for Nov. p 90
v. G. Markell. salary for Nov... GO 90
Selim Markell, street work. 49,. % Is
Pat Doherty street work ...... 100 60
Notion carried.
The m ,nthly report Of Police magis
rate E. Leonhardy was presented and
deferred to the finan:e conn ittee, The
finance committee reported that they
',ae examined the report Of the police
magistrate and found the items correct
md recommended that the report be
,laced on file which was so ordered.
Ordinance No. 81 was presented and
lead and passed the first reading.
Tn motion of Aid Baldwin seconded
Md Cox that the council adjourn un:
I'll 8 o'clock u. m. December 18th 1904.
ZENo BRuEGGER, City Auditor.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-12-15

Be it ordained BY the City Council of tho
sEcT1oN l: (Amendment) That set; s:ction 3
be and the sam" is hereby amended to read as
follows: No 6%ine w" ~ c CONSTRUCTED d Q"
lumber which now OCCUPIES any lot embraced
within the fire limits designated by any ordi-
nance Of said City. shall be repaired or re-
walls Of such. building; which will conflict
with any section of this ordinance, and any
building constructed as aforesaid; located
not be subject to repair under the provisions OF
this ordinance and thereby becomes delapi-
dated and dangerous to the safety Of adjacent
tute and is hereby declared to be a nuisance.
and in all cases where nuisance as above de-
scribed may be found upon any lot within such
5s s ads 9ss be Ss by the
nuisance, and in case Of his neglect or refusal
to remove the same, the street commissioner is
hereby authorized in his discretion, to cause
said nuisance to be summarily abated in such
manner as he may direct, and the owner or
occupant Of tho premises shall! BE- ch9rgable
abatement or removal thereof. to be collected
by suit or otherwise in addition to the fine or
penalty hereinafter named. =, =.
the City of .Williston adopted by the City
Council of said City june sth. 1901. is hereby
repealed and section ono Of this ,ordinance is
to stand in place thereof
SECTION 8. This ordinance shall take effect
proval and publication according to law;
wstsn y iSe bSs snns 18th 81 City OF
Signed by the Mayor Of the City of Williston,
~ ... ~, ''''' low" '''' W. H. DENNY N.Y.,
City Auditor.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-12-15
STORM STRIKES CHICAGO.

Heaviest Snow Storm Of Winter
Brings Out Snow Piows.
Chicago, Dec. IS. - The heaviest
snow storm in Chicago this winter
reached here yesterday morning and
by night four inches of snow covered
the ground. A high wind that blew
all day drove the snow into drifts,
necessitating the use Of snow plows
on several Of the railroads running
into Chicago. A heavy snow storm
also prevailed throughout the states
Of Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa,
Michigan and the northwestern part
Of Indiana.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-12-15
MANY CIGARETTES SMOKED
Duluth Boy Who Induless Heavily
Drops Dead.

Duluth. Dec. 13.-Roy Fraser, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Fraser, 10
West First street, dropped dead Sat-
urday afternoon. He WAS fifteen years
old, and Of late has been driving q de-
livery wagon after school. It is said
hat he smoked cigarettes to excess.
Heart disease 10 said to have been tho
cause Of death. Alexander Frasoe is
. vii haoHp explorer.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-12-15
Pat Grove In Mexleo.

Mexico City, Nov. %. - Pat Grove,
for whose capture Cudahy, the million
aire packer, is reported to have offered
a reward Of $4,000 as the kidnapper
of his little soon. Is thought TO be In
this city.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-12-15
Ordinance No. 81

I'm ordnance 10 -n'end Str'"' 3 at
Or,,inanc. NJ. 26 q ~" Co., IT, WI
lis'on, N. d., r.snl't i'.e 'ui' j. -
W. hin th- fire ii,n,'~ ~ .,ih Civ.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-12-15

N",jcr il give" that rwn nd c.,,,lrt.
I'll horses branded 70 above, 10 on lat
shoulder. also I'D combined on lat
shoulder. and 20 on right sh"u'.te,
and o inside of V on either hip. HORSE.
~a"v- j." Williams AMI Aiire., C.,nti..e
\. D.. NM! Da~so" County, Mont.
Aadr.ss ] G. DwyER, Willis,on. N. b
oct
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

William Il. Carey, of Marshall, has
In his possession German Bible pub
lished in the year 1853. 1t was pur'
chased in 1871 by Peter Graybill. The
ancient volume is leather bound and
In fairly good state of preservation.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Durnell and
son, Donald, and Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
Bean left Tuesday for tour OF Cali
fornia, and will attend the General
Conference of the M. E. Church at
Los Angeles before returning.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

The big rains of Monday and Tues
day washed almost everything OIL OF
the streets but leaving the unsightly
ash heaps almost as good as new
Even Council doesn't seem able to
move them, either by faith or works
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

The Hillsboro Wool Co., composed
of John s. Jolly, John Miller and JOS
eph Swisshelm, are In the market for
the purchase Of wool and will pay the
highest market price. Their office Is
between the Hillsboro Bank and post
Office, and ware room on South High
street in building. occupied by Bright
man Bros.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

The Patton Theatre Company pre-
sented "The Little Homestead" at
Bells Opera House Friday evening to
a fair.sized audience, giving a pleas
ing performance. The play is bright
and the principal characters were ex-
cellently portrayed.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

Lewis Garrison, a newspaper man
and a nephew of Thos. Mitchell, OF
this city, was married at Cape Town,
South Africa, March ~, to Miss
Martin, a tourist, whose acquaintance
he made as the result of railway ac-
cidenf
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

While taking part In some athletic
sport few days ago, Prof McKin-
non, of the High School, fell and sc.
verely sprained an arm, narrowly es-
Gaping a dislocation or fracture.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

Use the celebrated Block Light, the
latest incandescent gas lighting. Sold
in three styles of trimmings by
JAS. RAMsDEN, Sole Agent.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

Mrs. Almira Schumacher died at her
home in the city Wednesday morning
of last week and was buried from the
Baptist Church Friday afternoon.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

VIM. Pence and Miss Ida Lewis
will be married this "wednesday at
ternoon at the residence of the brides
mother on West Pleasant street.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

Belfast Lodge 1. o. o. F. will hold
their anniversary service in the Pres
byterian Church in Belfast, Sunday,
MAY S, at 3 o'clock p. m.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

Mary Day colored, discovered an
other dusky damsel discoursing with
her darling, Billy Hancock, Tuesday,
and resented 1t so noticeably that she
had to 60 before the Mayor and pay
a fine.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

Arthur G. Jenkins, of Woodstock,
H., spent the latter part of last week
and the first of this with friends in
this city
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

James E. McSurely, of Oxford, spent
Sunday with his wife and child, who
are guests of Col. and Mrs. T. A. Wal
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

VIC. Wetmore, of Chicago, spent
the latter part of last week with old
friends her. Mr.. Wetmore formerly
resided here, but is now prosperous
Chicago contractor.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

Work upon the construction OF the
new Baptist Church was resumed
Monday, and will be pushed until the
edifce Is completed.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

Judge Il. M. Huggins. who has been
confined to his home the past month
with a severe attack of lagrippe, is
improving.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

Mrs. John +. Nelson, who has been
visiting relatives in Washington G. d.
and Greenfield, returned last week.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

We still sell "that good candy for
l0c per pound
STABLER's5 5 AND l0C STORE.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

FOR SALE CHEAP-Second-hand SUR
rev in good condition. Carroll make.
ENQUIRE of M. +. CARRoLL!& SONS.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

Base ball goods--cheapest to the
best. We handle only the Spalding
sporting goods, the best made, Stab
ler,s and l0c Store.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

Rooms FOR RENT-Four rooms, suit
able for offices, one large room Tor
lodge purposes. M. +. CARRoi'L.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

Scott Skeen has purchased the I.
8. Hunter farm in New Market town
ship.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

Umbrella clothes bars, the newest
thing in household "helps." Only s.W
at Stabler's b and 10c Store.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

When you are sick and want to get
we'll 90 to Beams grocery and get a
box of DR.. Delmer's Healing Herbs.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

If you have your job work done at
the NEws-HERALD office, the work
and price will both be right.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

Harry German, of Ironton, spent
Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Michael German.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

Use the Chas. c. p. Barrett Cos.
house paint. For sale at Stablers D
and 1Oc Store. Color card on applica'
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28
Get the Habit Buy Of

The engagement of Miss Martha
Richards of this city, and j. Lynn
Eddy, of Brooklyn, is announced
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

A full line of wall paper, all the
newest patterns at prices that will
surprise you, at Stabler's and lOc
Store
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28
10 cts. Each.

On sale at both stores. Now is your
chance to liven up the walls of your
home with beautiful pictures at small
cost. Not more than two to a custo-
mer.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

Mrs. o. L. Weaver, of Cincinnati,
was entertained last week by Miss
Hattie Mahan.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

Miss May Cummings returned Mon
day from Datona, Fla, where she has
been spending the past winter.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28
PICTURE SALE.
For One Day Only, Saturday, rlay

Assorted subject picture, size lOsx
l2t in plain black frame. Regular
price 25c. For this day only
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

CA. Long, of Columbus, was a visi
tor in Hillsboro, Monday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

Everybody 60 see "Two Emilies'
Thursday evening at G. A. X. hall
Admittance 10 cents.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

WANTED--Lion heads from Lion
Coffee wrappers. Will pay 10 cents
per 100. w. r. Walker, Route 3
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

Car loads of fresh Black Diamond
and Portland Cement just arrived at
Kent & Reams.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

Mrs. Geo. B. Beecher entertained
Saturday afternoon with bridge whist
and luncheon.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

FOR SALE-Thrne fresh Jersey cows
and one calf, also IL hogs. VIII sell
cheap. SIMON hipEf'
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

The best line of work and dress
shirts in the city are found at Beams
Notion Grocery
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28
Get your spring Suit Of Wade Tur-

For a nice Blue Serge or a Gray
Suit see Wade Turner.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

100000 pounds of wool wanted BY
the Hillsboro Wool Co.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

Ted Faust's Minstrels will be the
next attraction at the Opera House,
coming early In May.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

Fresh cement, plaster and plaster
ing hair at Beams grocery.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

GIL. Euverard visited relatives at
Mowrystown last week.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

Ellis Pence last week sold a fine
monument for the grave of the faith
er of Gen. Fl. g. COrbin at Batavia.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. j. f.
Utman last Saturday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

Prof. Z. f. Richards, of Columbus,
spent Sunday with relatives here.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

For Flower and Garden Plants call
on 8. ]. Hider, South West street.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28

Ike Cohn is in New Vienna on busi-
ness.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1904-04-28
BARGAINS.
DRESS GOODS.

All our Staple Dress Goods bought direct from
Manufacturers or Importers in whole pieces and
not in short lengths at retail prices. Hence your
big saving in buying here.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-05
Window Shades

6xS IT. Cloth Shades good spring rollers plain
6x3 IT. Cloth Shades good spring rollers rnged
Sx3 It. Cloth Shades mounted good spring rollers heavy
6xS # Oil Opaque Shades mounted spring rollers
pain Il ............
ex3 Oil Opaque Shades mounted good spring rollers
49,.
Oil Opaque Shades mounted good spring rollers
neaVy 1r1nged
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-05
Rope Portieres

Rope POrtiereS
Six feet wide, eight feet long regular price $780, Or
March Sale Price ~ y
Six feet wide eight long, regular price s275 n "a
Six feet wide, eight feet long, regular price s426
March Sale Price 49, A.s..ss,,. - stau 0(D
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-05

Ruff1ed B0bbihet Curtains
No S79-Rufed Bobbinet lace edge and insertion 11E
So in WIDE yds long, price pair IL >
No 1O09-Rufhed Bobbinet, lace edge and nser IN
ton inches wide, yds long, price per pair ~ sCV
NO Substituted Bobbnet, lace edge and insertion 4 ~ -
9s AZ in. wide yds long: price pair III ,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08
Personal.

Misses Jessie and Eleanor Martin, OF
Orange, who have been visiting their
cousins, the Misses Leef, on upper King
street, have returned to their home,
much to the regret Of their many friends
in this city.
Rev. Jas. P. Stump, OF Alexandra,
preached an eloquent and forcible sermon
to large concourse of people, which
taxed the Methodist church to overflow
ing, Sunday night. The services we're
conducted under the auspices of the Sons
of Sobriety, of this city, who attended In
a body Fredericksburg Lance. -
Rev. DR.. o. F. Flippo is quite i'll in
Philadelphia.
Mr.. Henry 1. Acker, of Harrison
burg, has been appointed by Collector
Agnew deputy in the U. 5. revenue
service.
Mr.. G. r. Hill, who has been confined
to his home for the past three weeks
with grip, is able to be out again.
Mr.. J. H. Trimyer has gone to North
Carolina for the benefit Of his health.
COL Arthur Herbert and family are
at Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sedden Taliaferro, OF
Wyoming, are visiting Mr.. G. W. Ram
GOV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08
Ii"ht-Meight Bread.

CORPORATION Counsel A. b Duyall
Yesterday submitted an opinion to the
Commissioners of the District of Column
bia in which he holds that cit is the
duty of police officers to enter the bake
houses. shops and stores in which bread
Is sold and also to search the carts and
other vehicles employed in carrying bread
and examine and weigh the bread found
therein. and ii the bread shall not be
found in conformity with the law the
police officer shall proceed against the
person or persons so offending in the
manner provided" The opinion was
asked by reason of several complaints,
having been received by the Sealer OF
WEIGHTS and Measures of the Police De-
nartment that short-weight bread was
being sold in the District.
Mr.. Lambert Lyles; Marketmaster o
tbis city. has recently tested the weigh
Of some of the bread sold in the marke
and found that some did not reach tn
standard weight. The parties who have
exposed lightweight bread will pro
ceeded against, according to law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08
Patterns Sent.

Mr.. w. F. Belt, chief of the Wash
ington fire department, has sent to Mr..
G. J. w. Summers, secretary OF the
Board of Fire Wardens of this city, pat
terms of the reducers used on Washing
ton fire plugs. The Wardens are to
place new reducers on the plugs of this
city, and they will be constructed after
the order of those used in Washington.
In case of a fire occurring in this city
which the department could not handle
and it became necessary to ask help
from Washington, there would be no
trouble in using engines from that city.
Mr.. Summers recently went to Washing
ton and requested Chief Belt is send the
patterns here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-08
CAPTAIN Fairfax.

Captain Raymond Fairfax, of Lynch
burg, has entered upon his duties as
stationmaster of the union station in
Bristol. His appointment was made by
the Norfolk and Western some days ago
and since the first of the month he has
been on duty. Captain Fairfax has
been in the service of this road for SO
years, two-thrds of which time he ran
as conductor between Bristol and Lynch
burg Eleven years ago he was retired
from that service and has since been
holding a position in the yards at
Lynchburg until the order came send
ing him to Bristol to take charge OF
and superintend the new station
Roanoke World.
Capt. Fairfax is well-known in this
city, and is a brother of the late DR..
| Albert Fairfax.