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The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-06-10
NURSES ARE DETECTIVES.
Many of Both Sexes in England Act
as Feeders to Outside
Officers.

To the credit of their great and
noble profession, be it said, there
are few medical men who would
ever employ female nurse know
ing her to be connected, even in the
remOtest way, with the detective
service. And yet, despite this,
there are many nurses both male
and female, though chiefly the lat
ter. whose main business is that OF
acting as feeders of the detectives
outside. states London Tit-Bits.
In many lawsuits in the court of
probate relating to wills during
the last few years it has been
shown beyond all doubt that anx-
ious and suspicious relations have
so arranged matters that tesla
tors, desperately i'll, have been at
tended by nursedetectiyes, whose
mission it has been to see whether
their charges were of sound ties
tamentary disposition and to as
certain, if possible, in what direc-
ton any money left in new will
would be likely to 60. In one case
the Judge commented very severe
" on this matter, for the nursede-
tectiye in this case had actually in
the emergency of the moment been
made one of the witnesses of the
will in dispute.
In another case Il nurse-detec-
tive had tried to extract admis-
sions from a person seriously III.
But one Of the most sensational
episodes of this kind was in con
nectiOn with ease tried at the
Newcastle-on-Tyne assizes. In the
course of the trial it appeared that
the nurses patient had been
placed under chloroform. In many
cases persons recovering from the
effects of the anaesthetic in ques
ton are semi-hysterical and read
ily yield to the effects of sugges
ton, as in the case of hypnotized
persons.
1t was shown that the mere bah
blings of the patient in the case
in question had formed the basis
of after-inquiry, and that the
nurses notes of the semi-incoher
ent things said by the patient were
actually suggesting a part of the
cross examination, though the bar
rister did not know this and was
only following the instructions in
his brief.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-06-10
Could You Use Any Kind of Sewing
Machine at Any Price?

If there is any price so low, any offer so
liberal that you would think of accepting
on trial new high grade, drop cabinet or
upright Minnesota, Singer, Y Vince heele 7T &
Sewing Machine, cut out and return this
notice, and you will receive by return mail,
postpaid. free Of cost. the handsomest
sewing machine catalogue ever published.
It viii name YOU prices on the Minnesota,
Singer Wheeler ( Wilson, White Stand
ard and New Home sewing machines that
will surprise you, we Will make you new
and attractive proposition. a sewing ma
chine offer that will astonish you.
If you can make any use OF any sewing
machine at any price, If any kind of an
offer would interest You, don fail to
write Us at once be sure to cut out and
return this special notice. and get our lat
est book. our latest offers. our new and
most surprising proposition. Address
SEARS. ROEBUCK & CO., Chicago.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-06-10
A HANNAH GATE SYMBOL.
Odd Object of Mythical History Re-
Gently Received in New
York City.

4 curio importer in Broadway
has received from Hainan, China,
a strange symbol to be set up on
the gatepost of a fashionable New
port residence, says the New York
Times.
The symbol consists of the bones
of python molurus. In Hainan,
its jungle home, it grows TO be
tween 20 and 80 feet long, has fear
III teeth inits upper jawbones, and
a double series of shields on the
lower surface of the tail. This par
ticular beast was killed by the vii
layers on account Of its wicked ap-
petite. 1t has a genealogy that
beats that of almost any famous
family in New York. Its father
and mother held a cave home for
wears. The old man python used to
suffocate harmless Cinnamon by
enyeloping them in his coils, seiz-
ing them by the head, and grad
ually drawing them down into his
interior. The pythoness mother
made away with the juicy sheep of
the neighborhood. Underneath
the bones will be plate with the
quotation from Bacon, Saith the
Pythonissa to Saul, tomorrow
thou and thy sons shall be with
ne.'"
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-06-10

Mrs. ". S. Marshall, r. F. D. No. /,
Dawson. Ga, says: My husbands
back and hips were so stiff and sore
that he could not get up from chair
without help. | rot him box OF Dosr's
Kidney Pills. lie felt relief in three
DAYS. One box cured him."
A FREE TRIAL of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mr.. Marshall will
be mailed on application to any part of
the United States. Address Foster
Milburn Co, Buffalo, \. Y. Sold by
all dealers; price so cents per box.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-06-10
Effects of Scotch Whisky.

Gunner-So YOU drank Scottish whisky
at The banquet until you saw triple Did
you hear bells ringing in your ears
Guyer-Worse than that heard bag.
lpes.-Philadephi Record.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-06-10
SOME VERY QUEER LAKES.
BODIES of Water That Are a Source of
Wonder to All Who Be
hold Them.

One of the most singular lakes
in the world is the celebrated
Pitch lake of the island of Trini-
dad. This lake spreads over an
area of 90 acres, and.its surface is
composed of one great floating
mass of asphaltum, scanned with
veins of clear water. From II,
and a similar lake in Venezuela,
he worlds supply of asphalt IS
drawn, states the Washington
Post.
The pitch lake is hideous
place as far as smells are con
cerned, for the air all about it is
heavy with noxious vapors, and
from the center of the lake CUISINES
fountain of liquid asphaltum, in
which there float and break bub-
bIes containing most horrible
gases.
The workmen go out on the sur
face of this lake and cut great
slabs of asphaltum, which are ear
ried away. But the next morning
the hole they left is filled up again
with the pitch which has risen
during the night, so that the sup
ply seems to be inexhaustible.
This curious lake was discoy
cred by Sir Walter Raleigh when
he landed in Trinidad in 1895, on
bis way 10 the mouth of the Orino-
90 in search of FL Dorado.
Another strange lake is situat-
ed on a peninsula which juts ont
into the Caspian sea. The whole
surface of this lake is covered with
a crust of salt so thick and strong
that man can ride across it on
horseback with safety.
In central Asia. near the Caspi.
an sea, is lake of beautiful rose
color. while the banks are covered
with salt crystals as white as
snow. From the waters of this
lake there arises a flower-liko
odor. The color and the odor are
supposed to be caused by yegeta
bic matter in the depths.
There used to be curious lake
on the top of the Volcano de Aqua,
in Guatemala, 1900 feet above
the level of the sea. 1t was not fed
by springs nor by rivers, but was
caused by aecumulations of snow
and rain-in fact, was an immense
reservoir 1t lasted for centuries.
Then one day the sides of the lake
gave way, and down the waters
rolled, dealing death and destruc-
ton, and digging great barran-
"a. or ravine. in the mountain side,
which is still visible.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-06-10

Scientists have discoy cred that a stork
can ny 300 miles an hour and keep it up
tor 600 hours. Why worry about race
suicide, indianapolis journal.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-06-10

Pisos Cure for Consumption is an nfalli-
bic medicine for coughs and colds.-N. w.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-06-10
Shake into Your Shoes

Allen sFoot-Ease. Itcures painful, swollen,
sweating feet Makes new shoes
easy. Sold by all Druggists and Shoe Stores
Don .taecept any substitute Sample FREE
Address A. S, Olmsted, lie Roy y. Y,
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-06-10

1t begins to be apparent now why the
car thought up that idea Of d peace court
at The Hague-Boston Globe.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-01-15
\ Lively M""'inE.

There MA large attendance at the
tire injecting last night and an interest
wis shown that speaks Tor the future
success ~ the tire department.. Presi
dent MclIIide called the meeting to
order and the secretary rcad the
minutes II the previous meetings, which
were approved.
Tho treasurer reported $500 in the
trcusurcry, collected from thirty Of the
thIrty seven members on the honorary
roll
The bills OF G. II. Spoulc for 81 10,
books aud receipts for the secretary and
treasurer, and Of the w. I. Smith Co,
for S32.i0, rubber coats and hate, were
presented aud ordered paid.
Chief Henderson reported Hose Com.
dnny No. | organized with j. NJ. Tah"r
M foreman and u temporary Hose Com
pnny formed with G. +. hickey IA fore
mRu.
Tho report oi the chief caused II good
deal Of discussion winch resulted III
uncoycrrug Dissatisfaction among the
active members " the department with
present arrangements aud with TINT
cnusc IN the hy.lnws iGing them 81 for
tniiirg To report their absence from
town to the chief or tna foreman Of their
| company. Ia order to remove all cause
for complaint on TINT score, Chief Hen
lrraon gave notice TINT at the next
meeting he would move Ia amend the by
| laws by striking ont the fine.
Another cause Tor compliant wan tho
orvnuiZation nf Hose Company No. l..
THE matter wna thoroughly discussed
| and in order to remove all friction on
TINT arorc Mr.. John Henderson moved
tim, Company No bc diHorgani2cd
| nnd that thL executive committee bc
| authorized tn form two hose companies
md n hook and ladder company from
tho members on the active list and nj.
| iust all dilrcrcnccR nov existing in the
department. Tins motion was sub.
Emitted Ia tho active members present
and unanimously adopted.
A recess wns then taken and nn oppor.
tunity given those present To become
| ,I,hor activc or honorary members OF
tho department. Nearly all present
signed tho role.
When tho meeting was called to order
T,cnaurcr Henderson gave notice that
q, lhc next meeting hc would move l."
amend tho constitution 10y placing the
aorrc,nry md ircaRurcr under honda.
Tho meeting then adjourned.
Tho executive committee met immrdi
o,cly and formed the following combnnica
| IIosc Go. No Is. Il, Hunt. Adolph
] Iinudsou, Henley Miller, Lander Tabcr
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st L"'Ii- INpusitI-u,

Chas. t.. Watson, who is collecting
exhibits Tor the ST. Lonis Exposition. ar.
ti'ed III our city thus morning.
| upon investigation Of the resources
ana available exhibits from tls section
MT. Watson speaks very highly and il
well pleased with the result Of his efforts
Ia i"ct 80 Interesting and complete are
some, that there Is no rc'tson why EIko
c"nnt! will no; carry OF some OF the
| hnnors 81 the successful.
! Among the many cxmbitR lis tho work
of u. >. Garcia, il: the form Of "a ,adilc.
mounted with gold and silver. This
Wccc OF work will undoubtedly be tho
hnest exhibit by ANY represented .;ratcs
or countries. Being produc, OF home
workmanship should tend to extend the
hand OF congratula'ou from all resi-.
dents and Interested
Ia addition To this the iIullcsn-CattI.
TO. Is to send an exhibit Of hides. The
EIko Roller Mills will have uvnn exhibit
Hour, wheat. onts and barley la be sc-
lectcd and arranged 10y their competent
employee, Dan Mct.lrOy.
Mr.. Crane and Mr.. Armstrong are to
send supply Of marble. and mineral-
are :" bc collected and forwarded by
Mr.. Sch"unnn, J. Esgers and others.
Mr.. llcs-ou viii forward some OF
tIk"'s hav, potntot-'. wool and grnins. us
will also Mr.. FitzIcrnld Of the w. r.
Smith Co.
Mr.. Mayer has volunteered /" forward
samples ~ -hnlc. and oil extracted from
the same.
In fact the district If to bc we'll repre-.
scented and 1t will be III keeping with ,hc
progressive spirit oi this community Tor
everyone To pat their shoulder 20 the
wheel aud assist III every possible way
III The Advancement ui the exhibit which
means personal benefit 10 every citi-
zen.
Shipping tags will bc left with the
lHDETTHDEST and Free Press Offices
Hlso the W. +. Smith Co and ut the Com.
mcrcial Hotel, and any desiring same
can have them by calling for them. We
hope la see all ont citiz, take active
interest IN this cstimablc work
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-01-15
Mountain. fer Sal,

II" extinct volcano uf Popocatane,I
ID on the market :or sale. The price
asked Ii $4,000 0gu, and il ls estimated
tu contain untuid wealth in suIuhr,
hi"n" and general supply Of otL, r
vhluaol" tnE'criri. The crat.r il oyer
i''oO tr"' III diameter ana about I.2gO
G"rp nnd IL ON" solid unEs of ,ulnLur
V" dcposit hus been G-timntrd M over
WO.OOu.' 90 tons i'hr sulphur is taken
~ such quantities as to bg = pnutc,. Of
ronsidcrahI" IN "inc to the owner, but
the methods followed al present are
very rrndr. ni,d with modern machinery
1t lr "aii thnt the rroiit woulh bc fab
uioue.
Ia" volcano - Tire property NJ ten.
"rJl Casper \. Ociua. Of the engineering
corps Of tn, Mexican army Var az,
Will" "a student III the Na'nual Military
aca iem!, his engineering mind WIS iii.
r"c,rd toward that nov smpkrlcss chin.
ne! of the earth. He had read how
C"rt'z detailed Il group Of his braves,
r"lii"rs tp as'' mi The vr!rHu" amd bring
nuiphur up Gut ~ the crater with which
I" man nuiaCtur" EunpDNdrr. needed Tor
the CONTINUATION ~ m- war II r"uquc6t
agHiurt the Az'ccS
General Ochpt rendered such good
"crvirr Tor the Independence uf hIs
country during the French invasion
TINT Nhru h,. u.Erl ior "A ruirr-,,iun uf
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-01-15
Elko. Nevada. Friday, january Is. 1904.

Cnrr"i N"rrganrd. Allen Mcbride, G. f.
itick"y, &. J. Litr:ciield. John Butter
Hose Go No - VI. Tgber, Geo B.
Russell. IL. Z. .CHstic. HAYDEN Henderson
Carroi Henderson, R,hrrt Adams, w.
E.H!att.Louis Ensicrt, Milton Rcinhart
Hook and Ladder Co Geo W,
Erucc. G Il. Ernst, ]. B. Ghcrn, T..
G""hnc, ilal'"c': Mayer, Seymour
Jrc":'s. tHas GariIcr. Os!ar Strccter,
DR. &. Alexander.
Il" different companies met ut once
aud "!":'icG the following officers:
Hos" 60. y" !. =. l.. ilnnt, foreman
ana Carroll rTG;arI, assistant fGrr.
maL; III Sc TO y" ,. J. VI. Tnbcr, fore.
man W. L. liya:,. assistant foreman
Hook and Ladd. Co Gao ~. Bruce.
foreman. The assistant foreman will he
elected NJ Il futur" meeting
The fire companies now start oil on an
equal footing and each will have the
equal care and attention Of the general
organization.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-01-15
Nations Tobacco lIill.

Statistics issued recently 10y the
Treasury Department on the coueump.
ton OF tobacco in the United States dc
not contain much comfort for those Op.
posed to the use of the weed in any
form. They show thnt more tobacco is
being used every year 10y the citizens of
this republic. During the iiscnl year
ended June 3lth ;hcy got away with
moe than 3lO.50O, 900 pounds OF tobacco
and nearly l9,0G0.0G0 pounds ui snuff
The latter item will cause great surprise
to most people who think TINT the snuff
hRbit il decreasing. II il, on the con
iary, increasing.
Not far from 1000 0OO, 900 cigars wore
smoked during the ysar. an increasc II
nearly three quarters Of billion, the
exact increase being GO, ,lSl. In the
cigarette line the figures are astonishing
1t seems almost Iucredible that more
| cigarettes than Cigars are not smoked IL
the United States, but this il true
Some 3.2jO00O, 900 cigarettes were con.
| sumch. and the increase WIS 3I5, ,000, ,00G,
.! III uhout the same ratio as the in
crcRsc ~ cigars.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-01-15

NuHhoro dpcg tho policy of economy
show better than III one Of the StHudnrd
canning wOrltp, says McClurca Mag.
H2nc. Tho largest Oi the STANDARD can
factories. il the Dcvoc, un the Enst river
Long Ialnnd City. 1t hna II capacity Of
10000 hvc.gnllon cans II dny and IL
probably the lnrgcsi can factory III tho
world.
the tiYC. GALLON can turned ont at tho
present mcthnds ~ manufacture ar" nl-
most rmtirriy thr work 81 Herman Mil
lct, known III Rtnudnsi circles ns the
Gather of the iiYc-gall"n cnn. The
machinery fnr making the can ha' been
90 dcvcl0pci TINT while III 1861, when
MIR. Miller began his work. ono mnn and
nbuy sOidcTcd $50 cnnE in u day; III 1850
three mcu made $500, and sincc ls?3
three men have made - 900. II IN M
actual tuct tint ~ tin can II made by
Miller in just abnut tho time IL takes Il"
Walk from the p0,nt III the factory
whore the ehcrts ~ tin urc mnlOadcd Il"
the point whore tho finished article il
hllcd with or
Ana hcrc ia nice point III co"bI'
nhtion. Not lar away from the canning
works. on Newton creek. is mn oil tc.
incry. This oil runs lo the canning
works, aud, ~ the new mnhc cnuH come
down 10y chute from the works above.
whore they have just been finished.
they ARE filled twcIvc at II tune with tho
oil madc II frw milcs nway. "hc cnns
are placed nj once IN wooden boxes
htnhug rrndy. md. after twcnt! hour
wait fnf discovering icaks, hrr nailed
NJ md caricd I" n nearby dor. This
d"nF opens on The river, and there ni
anchor by 'h" side uf the factory il n
vcascl chartered fof South America or
China or where not waiting lo receive
tho cane which II Iitilo more ihan
twenty four '0ur0 ago were tin ahOctg
ly'nR in Hat hnxca II IL u marvellous
example of economy, not only in ma
torinle, hut III time and iootstcpe.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-01-15
iirrIIIrnr tiHll,

The bail ln-r nigh, given by Hos" Go.
no /, ehowoi that the iircmcr ntc quite
~ capable to deal with r0cinl functions
n. with tirc- for last night party is
universally pronounced hy thr votarIcs
q: tcrps irhurr to have been the rncIal
event ot tho scnsun. Tho hall wnF beau
tifully decorated with oNcrgrrcns. smi.
lax, bunting. etc aud lighted with nu
mcruu- chIuca" lnrtcrn". under the sup.
pressed li2h, from winch the fair ladies
III beautiful gowns and gentleman III
evening drcrs reminded one al fairy land
-whcrc the uymphs III every grace c1-
eel The EIkn orchestra furnished the
music which wls excellent Everything
went ns merry IA u marriage bell aud
tho Hose Company distinguished itself
again thus time ns an entertainer.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-01-15
Fight Hour Law urIdr
he COuztItutIunnI

Late yesterday afternoon the Su.
preme court Of Nevada hpuded down
its opinion regarding the eight hour law
passed 10y the last session of the lcgis-
lature. Judge ralb wrote the opinion
unfolding the consiitutioDaliiy II the
measure and il WIS concurrcd in hy
Judge Fitzgerald. Judge Brlkrup lilcd
dissenting opinion.
Tho law is upheld un,lcr the general
police powers Of IA State.
II is quite likely that the matter will
he taken to the Supreme Conrt Of the
United States Tor final settlement.
H. affects only miners and milling
men. and fixes severe penalties for EN-.
ployinH others over eight hours per day
save i'll cases Of emergency, and also
fixes penalty upon the labor,ng man
who attempts to work more than eight
hours. The law WAS declared unconsti.
tuuonal i'll the District court of this
district.--Carson News.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-01-15
I he First Diamond ut Kimberly.

1t was not until the autumn II 1870
thn, the first diamond WIS found on the
present site of Kimberley. There was II
shallow, circular depression. known ns
DutoitepRn, on the edge Of which II
farmer named Van Wyls lived in cabin
plnstcred with mud. This hut Ind no
architectural professions, but, in it,
way, it went beyond the luxury of
Fifth avenue, FOR the mud with which it
waa dauhcd was aIrinklrd with dia
monds. Ono day Nan Wyk's children
prosprctcd the plnstcrinE OF their home
and extracted several gems. The farmer
mud his fricnda began digging nj the
spot from which the mud had been TAX
on, and founh more diamonds.
Miners swnrmcd in, aud new camp
called Dorstfonicin, spranr up. In
juno OF the next year the Kimbcrlcy
mine proper ono of the four great do
poeits TINT form the present Kimbcrlcy
gronp--yicllch its frat diamond Goa
mopolitnn Magazine.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-01-15
ANNUAL STATEMENT.

Stancmcnt Of the ALEXANDRIA MIN.
ING COMPANY, Of Detroit, Michigan,
for the year ending December 81, 1908:
Receipts for year ending Deem.
her 81, 1908 5...............s2,'0 ,'0S %
Expenses for year ending Deem.
bcr 81, 1908 905..............2, 2,l1G 10
L. l.. KELSEY,
President.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-01-15
JOINT STATEMENT
-oY THE
Auditor and Treasurer of
ElkO County

STATE OF NEVADA. L.
CoUSTY OF ELKo. IS
AUDITORS OFFICE.
ELKo, New Jan. i 1874
To the Honorable B0dri Of COuuty
commissioners of Etko county. New. :;
GESTLEMEN:-We herewith submit our
Qarterly Report OF the Finances OF the
county for the quarter ending Dec 81,
1903.
Respec,fully submitted,
&. W. GROVER. Auditor.
A. q. DAwIEY. Treasurer.
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SUM MARY.
sncr III TREASURY .... SS6,Gl0 81

BalRnc, in TREASURY SS6.OIO a
The above balance s;auie to the
credit "f the various funds ~ per
T!'asurcr's Halance Sheet. dated Jan.
]. 1914
TPEhsCHER'S RALASCE snrt1.
Ca"h II treasury I" tnr rr.hI i IN.
viIIoue funds. Jan. |. 1904
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-01-15
" " . 1IsON E.IE- Il UIII
A. G. DAwIEY. Treasurer.
RECEIPTS FROM ALL souRcEs.

RECEIPTS FROM ALL SOURCES.
Balance III Treasury Sept.
&C. 1903. 7Gs l33 ol
General licenses. ...t 2,O96 90
Per Prop tax. 1908. 800 i3
Fees collected 10y Co
officers ...... 9GOG0
Gaming liccnses e.. 1850 90
Irregular sources sc co
State Pro Officers Sal LIS 81
Poll tax. 1909. ........ 3.53G NJ
Dclq, Poll Tax 1903. GOO
ko Spec. Town Gov
Tax....... ...... l.227 %
Prop. Tax. 1903. Gee. G599S 8S
Delqut prop tax. 1903 81 90
10 per cent penalty
Dclqt. prop tax 1893 ST
Pnss Luud Cla:ms... l35 90
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-01
GEORGE A. ELLIS DEAD.
He Supervised Building Of the Mont
geometry WaterWorks.

He Supervised Building Of the Mont
gomery Waterworks.
George A. Ellis, who supervised the
construction of the Montgomery water
works and had many friends here, died
at his home in Springfield, Mass, last
Sunday.
OF his death the Springfield Union of
Monday says:
George Albert Ellis, formerly for u
years city engineer of Springfield, died
soon after 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon
in his home. 1853 Sherman street.. of val
vular disease of the heart His death had
been expected for several weeks and Il
came quietly after more than eighteen
months of suffering.
Mr.. Ellis served as city engineer for
twelve consecutive years. from April /.
1915 until 1886. Previous to his being
elected to that Office he was employed as
chief engineer in building the SPRING
field, AthOl and Northeastern Railroad
now the Athol branch of the Boston and
Albany road. This work was completed
in 1873
Shortly before that time Mr. Ellis
moved with his family to this city and
took up his residence here. opening a
private ONCE in the Townsley block in
Main street. Associated with Mr.. Ellis
was William G. s. Chamberlain, now
CnleI DrluBe engineer Oh Ine 6OSIoq1 ana
Albany road.
'In 1880 came the reorganization in the
water department and Mr.. Ellis was
elected water registrar and also clerk of
the board of water commissioners. keep
ing both positions until he left the city.
AS city engineer Mr.. Ellis practically
inaugurated and carried out the present
system OF sewers in the city. The gen.
eral scheme had been outlined in 1873.
the year before Mr.. Ellis took office, but
upon him fell the actual work. Nearly all
of the trunk sewers were put in under
his direction. Mr.. Ellis was an enthu-
siastic and thorough-going official and
accomplished a large amount of work.
Mr.. Ellis left Springfield in the fall
of 1886 for Racine. Wis, where he In
stalled the system of waterworks now
used by that city. He then formed
partnership with his brother-in-Iaw. A
II. Rowland, and the firm made a spe-
cialty OF putting in waterworks and
sewers. operating in the South and Mid
die West. Montgomery. Ala. Marion.
o.. and Sharon. Mass, are some of the
places in which he supervised the con-
struction of waterworks Mr.. Ellis also
put in electrical plants in Memphis, Tenn.
and in other cities of the South.
'He returned to Springfield year
ago last fall with his health broken
! down. Since then he had not been active