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The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1905-02-17

The mother olsNrs. David johnson
dled Wednesday morning. We hayc
not been able to learn particulars.
VIII Quirk Sh"velcd four hundred
and litty-tiye thousand cards of snow
between here and White Lake scarch-
ing for IL reported broken rail. The
section boss now thinks somebody pu,
up Il job on him.
ut is us natural for %unadvertlsed
business to run down as it is for an
unwound clock" SAYS the Chamber
lain ReglStcr-and it's just as true as
preaching, as has been demonstrated
thousands of times.
The p~ostotlicc folks say that st. Val
entine'S day was we'll observed this
year SO far as business was concerned.
the number Of the tender missives
passing through the Office being great
er than any former year.
Miss Mcguire is planning to have
suitable exercises in the high school
next Wednesday MISUNDERSTANDING
toms birthdaY-and at which time a
good speaker Will be present to deliver
a short address to the pupils.
The State has more revenue war
rants outstanding now than ever be-
fore compared to the amount of taxes
outstanding. The state board Of as
sessment will have to levy about two
mills deficiency tax this year.
The trains this week have been from
-four to SIN hours late from the east,
caused by deep SHOWS in Iowa. In
parts of that state the snow fail this
winter is the greatest for years, nearly
four feet OF snow haYing fallen.
At several places near the artesian
watering trough at the south end of
Main street cattle and horses arc
driven and lead across the sidewalks.
The city authorities should put a stop
TO this unless it is the intention of the
city to keep them in repair-which it
has not do so in the past.
The Warren Noble Theatre COM
pany have made dates here for March
9-l0-ll. This popular company has
been in the state all winter and doing
a splendid business. AS usual, all our
exchanges wherever the company is
playing speak very highly of the work
they are doing, So you better begin
to save your dimes and nicklcs.
Why is it that numerous sidewalks
on Main street are not cleaned of
snow: Parts of the street have been
a disgrace to the town the past week
or so. OF what use is a charter for
city incorporation and a four per cent
tax unless there is some benefit from
it? We don't know whose business it
is to clean the walks or too see that
they are cleaned, but 1T should be
somebody's business and there should
be a way to have it done. If it is nee
cssary that the city do it in case of
unoccupied AUDITING property the cost
is too small to stand in the way of do
ing it.
We believe in being on time, SO do
you, that's why we call attention to
our beautiful line of Renfrew and
Toil-du-nore, ginghams, fancy and
Staple prints and percales. knicker
Zephyrs and crepes, Grecian yoiles,
Toile e Toile, beautiful mohairs-in
fact an immense line af the prettiest
fabrics, to be made up spring and
summer wear, already on our shelves.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1905-02-17

FOR SALE-A fine ranch near
Iona OF 320 acres. Good frame house,
big supply Of water for 500 sheep, 60
ceres pillow land near 60 acres of oak
large saWlog body timber. Fence posts
n fuel, inexhaustlble supply. Joins
Rosebud near Indian allotment land.
Price reasonable and interest low.
Might trade. Bank of Bijou Hills. 90
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1905-02-17

1t makes no difference how MANY
medicines have failed to cure you, if
you are troubled with headache, con-
Stipation. kidney or liver troubles,
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea will
make you we'll.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1905-02-17

FOR SALE-nouse and lot, all
fenced, good we'll and cistern, good 10.
cation. | also have a good quarter of
!and. we'll improved southeast of KIM
oall. Plenty. of water and good pas
lure. For information, call on or
write. 5. Tobiasen, Kimball. 1892 !.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1905-02-17

Beautiful eyes and handsome face
are eloquent Communications. Bright
eyes are windows to a woman's heart.
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea max
es bright eyes. 35 cents, tea or tab
less. +. E. Miller.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1905-02-17
S E E D
7 I M e

I5e experienced farmer
has learned that some
grains require far differ
ent soil than others;
some crops need differ
enthandling than others.
He knows that a great
deal depends upon right
planting at the right
time, and that the soil
must be kept enriched.
No use of complaining
in summer about amis-
take made in the spring.
Decide before the seed
is planted.
7de besttime to rene
dy wasting conditions in
the human body is be-
fore the evil is too deep
rooted. At the first evil
dence of loss of flesh
SCOTS Emulsion
should be taken imme-
diately. There is moth
ing that will repair
wasted tissue more
quickly or replace lost
flesh more abundantly
than SCOTS Emulsion.
It nourishes and builds
up the body when ordi-
nary 70 o absolutely
fail.
We 7otN send you = sample free.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1905-02-17

About 40 more OF those comfortable
fur coats to dispose of. Come while
the bargains IT'S we'll as the winter
"are on" A few more sets Of furs for
ladies. j. II. Wolf Co.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1905-02-17

FOR SALE-Photrgraphs at M. j.
Kuchera's gallery at Dec. 1. Having
enlarged my gallery and made other
extensive additions to the equipment
! am better prepared than w to do
line work at low prices. M. j. Kuchera
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1905-02-17

FOR SALE-Two dozen nice clean
newspapers for a nickle at the GRA-
PHO office.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1905-02-17

FOR SALE-Onc assertion steel
drag. One l6:inch walking pillow. One
set bob sleds. Richards & Moulton. 90
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1905-02-17

We are selling beautiful white
waists. Its non too early for the best
things. j. II. Wolf Co.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1905-02-17
Maps!
{ ---
What People Have to Sell, What
. They Want, Etc, =

LOsT-FoUNG-TAKEN UP-FoR SALE
Advertisements under this head one cent n
word for the first insertion and one-half cent n
word for each additional insertion. No ad for
less than - cents first insertion and 10 cents
for each additional insertion-strictly cash in
advance. Each initial counts one word.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1905-02-17

We believe in being on time, SO do
you, that's why we call attention to
our beautiful line of Renfrew and
Toil-du-nore, ginghams, fancy and
staple prints and percales. knicker
Zephyrs and crepes, Grecian yoiles,
Ioile e Ioile, beautiful mohairs--in
fact an immense line at the prettiest
fabrics, to be made up spring and
summer wear, already on our shelves.
j. II. Wolf Co.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04
Hotel Changed Hands.

Hon. Bird Stone. county DOM.
missioner, has purchased the hotel
building and good will of the Cen.
trail Hotel, at Leon, of Mrs. E. a.
Dunlap, and will henoeforth con.
duct this popular hostelery himself
Mr. Stone has already put in op.
Grafton some extensive repairs and
improvements, among which is 6
large feed and livery stable. Mr.
Stone is an affable. genial, happy
dispositioned gentleman and nat.
urally makes sunshine however
dark the clouds. and we predict
for him success in his new venture
The travelling public will not pass
him by after once being sheltered
meath his roof
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04
sixteen-Fonrtean.

Fourteen and sixteen is rather a
youthful age at which to enter
upon the responsibilities of matri-
mony, yet such is the ages at which
a Central City couple were mar
ried on last Wednesday, at Cat
lettsburg, KY.
The contracting parties were
Lindsay Haney, who boasts of six.
teen summers, and Stella Carey,
who has not yet reached her fit.
tenth birthday.
The father of the youthful bride,
Henry Carey, accompanied them,
and gave his consent to the wed.
ding.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04
Fine Barn Burned.

Captain W. B Haptonstall's fine
barn in MiddIeport was burned TO
tbs. ground Tuesday night, Sep
tember 26th. entailing a less of
between $1,000 and 5000. The
barn was splendid one and in it
were stored number of fine rigs
and lot of valuable tools and ma
ohinery.
Mr.. Haptonstall estimates his
loss in excess of his insurance at
$500.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04
Millinery Opening Thurs
day, Oct. s.. at The Dear
dorff & Poore Co., CALI
polls.
To be Entertained. .

On next Tuesday. October 10th,
Mrs. B R. Stephens will entertain
the members of Gel Charles Chap
ter, Daughters of the American
Revolution at her beautiful coun.
try home, near this city The oc.
oesion being the celebration of the
13lst anniversary of the battle Of
Point Pleasant There are nearly
half hundred ladies belonging
to this Chapter and they will all
no doubt be present, as Mrs. Steph.
ems is a charming hostess
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04
The Meeting at Ravhnrn

The meeting at Rayburn Chap,
ell started off enoouragingly, but
the rain and mud interfered with
the services. As the weather prom
ises to be favorable now, the meet
ing will 90 on. Preaching to-
night "wednesday and every
night this week.
There will be no preaching in
the M. E. Church. South, at Point
Pleasant next Sunday, as I will be
at Rayburn Chapel. j M. Boland.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04
Street improvements.

The work on street paving has
been delayed for the past few days
ON account of the rain. Never the.
less. Contractor Mr.. George Bauer.
Jr., has made rapid progress with
the work, having the brick Iayed
from the Kanawha river up to End
street. It will be but short time.
if the weather is favorable. until
Mr.. Bauer will finish the work.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04

=
Mr.. j. L. Stevens. of Winfield
was here Monday.
Mr.. G. q Patterson. of Maggie
was in town Monday.
Mr.. A j. Stevens. of Stevens
wus in town Saturday.
MrSW. s. Morgan. of Grimmi
Landing. was here Monday.
Mr.. B. O. Taylor. underwrite1
from Cincinnati, is in town.
Mr. B. F. Clendenin. of Indiana,
is visiting relatives in this county.
Capt. VIM. q. Stroller. superin-
tendent of the Marmet Line. is in
our city
DIR. W. D. Hicks. of Hunting
ton, is here visiting friends for a
few days.
Mr.. L. s. Eohols who has been
quite sick with typhoid fever is
able to be out.
Hon. j. B. Mensger. of Charles
ton, was here on business Monday
night and Tuesday.
Mrs. Rush Burnside, of Charles
ton arrived here Monday evening
on visit to relatives.
Mr.. Ernest Kincade left Sunday
for Huntington to attend the Mar
shall Business College.
Mrs q @ Lewis and two children
went to Huntington this morning
to spend the day with friends
Mrs. A R. Shaw. cf Columbus,
is here visiting Rev. and Mrs. w.
81. Shaw and other relatives.
Mr.. j. W. Rhoades. wife and
little son spent Sunday with her
parents at Ravenswood.
Messrs. j. r. Shanklin. of Char
lesion. and j. B. Stewart, of Hunt.
ington, were here Tuesday.
Mr.. George Holley, of Bryan,
was here Monday. the guest of
his daughter, Mrs. John Wallace.
Mr.. William Ellison who fell from
a house several days ago and bruis
ed himself considerably, is able to
be out.
Mr.. Fred Seorest has moved in.
to the house he recently purchased
of Rev. j 81 Hess, corner 9Th and
Wand streets.
Mr.. s. r. Zerkle and son Her
man, of Clifton, were visitors in
our CITY Saturday; while here they
paid this Office a call.
Mrs. Rachel Hayman, of Glen
wood, is here visiting MIR. 81. B.
Blazer and family, and Judge
George Poffenbarger and family.
Mrs Charles oullison and daugh-
ter, Miss Blanche and Mr.. Frank
Hunohman, of Columbus, Ohio,
who have been tie guests of Mr..
and Mrs. George o. Shingle re-
Turned home yesterday.
Mr.. Leslie A. Denning, of Wells
ton, Ohio. Attorney for Treat &
Crawford. of Pittsburg, Pa, the
Company granted gas franchise
by our Council last Monday night,
was here Monday and Tuesday.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04
miss Armstrong Honored.

Miss Ida M. Armstrong, of this
city, was elected Auditor of the
State Federation of Women's
Clubs of the State of West Virgin
ia, which held their annual session
in Parkersburg last week. The
next place of meeting will be Sis
tersviIle, Sunday.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04
Lost His Eyesight.

We regret that Mr.. Thomas
Kearns. who resides on his farm
near town, has lost his eye sight
and is now unable to distinguish
any object. His eyes were diseas-
ed during his services in the Civil
War, and have troubled him for
many years.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04
P. NJ. Kerwood and Walter Wha-

P. M. Kerwood and Walter Wha-
ley, both of Point Pleasant, were
here as representatives of the order
of /. o. S. j. and O. of America
No. 70, Wednesday, to attend the
funeral of Joshua Vance, who died
at Ksnauga Monday, and brought
here for burial on the Hill GENE.
terry. The funeral was at 2 p. m.
Wednesday at the Baptist church.
-Middleport Republican.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04

Bern. to Mr.. and Mrs, Fred Nc.
GuHin. Of Middleport. Saturday
morning. Sept. %. 1905. fine ba.
by girl. Mrs. McGufin was be.
fore marriage Miss Mary Whaley,
daughter of Mr.. Harlan WhaIey,
of this citY.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04
Three Tons of Kisass

Messrs. j. F Burdett & %.
have since a year ago last April
sold three tons of Acme Honey
Kisses made by P. Fckard, Gin.
cinnati, Ohio. and sold by Money.
penny Hammond Co., of Colum.
bus, Ohio. This is the greatest
quantity sold by any retail grocery
house in the United States in that
time.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04
Word and Woke.

Rev. IrI r. Hicks, the world re.
nowned st. Louis weather prophet
has merged his monthly, Word
and Works and his we'll known
Almanac, into one large monthly
magazine. To the great regret OF
thousands no more Almanacs will
be issued, but the monthly publ.
cation will contain all that the
Almanac did and more too. Aside
from Prof. Hicks almost invaIu-
able weather predictions, there is
no journal that gives 30 much az
Economical and scientific Informa-
tioD, and in language SO common
that the ordinary reader can under
stand, as are found in Word and
Works. 1t should be in every
home. Price Sl.O0 per year; loo a
copy. Address Word and Works
Publishing Co., st. Louis. Mo.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04

Rev o. B. West. of the U. B.
Church, near town. was assigned
by the conference at Buokhsnnon
to Plessantville charge, in Merton
county. but has refused to accept
the appointment, End will probably
accept a call in Tennessee; should
he accept this he will leave the
first of the week.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04

The Pie Social given by the
yonng ladies' of Trinity M. E.
Church last Friday night at the
Parsonage was quite social suc-
CESS as well as financial. They
cleared $40 IS.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04

The steam laundry at Pomeroy,
Ohio. was totally destroyed by
Ere at 1:30 q. m, lest Sunday
morning. Insured.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04
Church Notices.

Service tonight 7:3O O'Clock at
Christ Church. Choir practice
after service. Service Sunday at
7:20 p. m.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04

John Jordan. colored. aged about
81 years. died at his home on 9Th
street this city. Friday morning,
Sept. Goth. 1905. and was buried
in Loan Oak cemetery.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04

There will be preaching in the
Presbyterian Church, Sunday
morning at IL O'Clock and in the
evening at 7:30.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04

Service Saturday 7:9O p. m. and
Sunday IL a. m at Bruce Chapel.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04

Mr. Sam Luton. Of Heights.
the carpenter and contractor. is
making great improvements on his
home property in the way of new
bay windows. porches, baloonys.
etc.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04

It's little late for fame, but they
have some of these splendid "Palm
leaf" fans left at Van Gilder's
Drug store. and if any sick person
needs one. they will be very glad to
furnish it on application. Also,
some beautiful rubber combs, eth
er. "all coarse" or half coarse teeth,
which are offered at Is cents each,
and are we'll worth it.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04
Fall and Winter Open
ing of Millinery Thurs
day, October 9Th.
Mrs. L. j. Williamson.
Columbus to Chicago and Return
$500.

The Ohio Central Lines have ar.
ranged for cheap excursion rate
of S. 90 from Columbus TO Chica-
go and return; tickets good going
on all trains of Friday. Dot 18th.
and good returning until Monday,
Dot. 18th Train leave Columbus
at 6 a. m 9:45 M. and 7.05 p.
N. Through sleeping car leaves
Columbus at 7:05 p, m, sleeper
reservations should be made in ad
vance. For tickets, sleeper reser.
yations and full particulars call ON
or address, L. P. Lewis, Dist. Pass
Agent, Is South Hight ST., Col.
umbus, D.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04
MSGauVF4Us llVERTIsEHEITs.

FOR sALE-A new buggy. drop seat; car
De used for single or two seated buggy
one or two horses; brand new and stylish
cost SS5 90 cash; viii sell the same for 5000
Can be seen at the home OF R. E. Nutter, In
Henderson, w. Va. OCT
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04

Two girls wanted at once at @.
o. Tippett's, to learn tailoring.
Good wages.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04

Losr.-Between town and Lone
Oak Cemetery, a black patent
leather pocket book. Finder re-
turn to this office.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04
MT VERNON, Ohio.


Sept. %. 1905.
J.C. Hoffman, age 45, weight
ITO POUNDS, about 5 feet 9 inches
in height. round high forehead,
gray eyes, smooth face, wearing
dark suit, faded brown sIouoh hat,
and driving a span of mares-one
gray and one blaok-hitohed to q
buggy; wandered from his home
north of Mt. Vernon, on Wednes.
day. Sept. Is. He is slightly de.
mented, and is very laxative. The
Sheriff of Knox County, O.. holds
warrant for his arrest. IF seen
please try and detain him and no.
tify local authorities. Then please
advise the undersigned James @
Shellenbarger, Sheriff, Mt. Yer
non, Ohio.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04

Service Friday night Z 30 O'Clock
at Spilman Chapel, Spilmsn. Come
and worship with us.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04
Notice to Taxpayers.

persons aggrieved by the re-assessmept
- OF Heal Estate In Mason County, West
Legislature passed at the Extraordinary
session held in 1904, are hereby notified that
Special Session at the Court House Thereof
TO hear the petitions of such aggrieved per
sons by said assessment by maefEfer1al dis
trfcts at the times following:
SIendenin District, Monday, Oct. 9Th, 1906
Hannan Friday, Oct. 18th, 1905
Union Thurgdav Ocf Io9b 1GSs
Cooper "a Monday bet ga Io1S
Graham Fridav Oct 17rt1' 1oS!
Lewis Mon6ay Nov etI no.
noolnson Friday, Nov. 10th, 1906
maggener Tuesday, Nov. 18th. 1906
By order of the County Cont. this 1911, ia
of September. 1905.
J. P. R. B. SMITH. CLERK. e3',-e--e'
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04

Mr.. George Eokard will teach at
the Miller school house this year.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04

Mr.. P S. hilbert, of Ashtc n, has
about Is acres of wheat planted on
the McCulloch farm thatis looking
fine.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04

Born to Mr. and Mrs. P q.
MoDsde. of Ravenswood. : son.
Tuesday, September 10, 1906.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04

The County Court convened in
regular session Monday.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04

Messrs. Tol Stribling, Ed Fill
son and o. O. Tippett returned
few days ago from a delightful
three weeks camping on Big Clear
Greek, several miles from Alder
son. They brought home with
them the hide of large oatamount
which they had killed. Their
camp was known as Bear Den
Camp"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04
Millinery Opening Thurs
day, Oct. 5, at The Dear
dorff & Poore Co., Cali
polls.
Look Ont For Him

The Weekly Register is in re-
oeipt of postal card containing
the following:
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04

WANTED:-Two girls wanted at
Q. O.. Tippett'p, to learn tailoring.
Good wages.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04
A Correetion

In the list of premiums awarded
by the Mason County Fair Associa-
ton. as published in this paper a
few weeks ago, make the following
correction, the mistake being
madethrough some misunderstood
ing. In Department F.. Glass 1,
the list should have read, the best
draft mare under 4 years old. G.
w. Adams. PlinY. w. Va. first.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-10-04

Mr. Alb. Van Matre is making
some coed improvements around
his residence on Sixth street and
Ohio river bank.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-02
WEAVER WINS OUT
WITH HANDS DOWN
PHILADELPHIA COUNCILS CON-
FIRM HIS APPOINTMENTS AND
WITHDRAW ORDINANCE FOR
LEASING CITY GAS PLANT.

Philadelphia, June1 Without a dis
senting vote both branches of the city
council today withdrew the ordinance au-
thorizing the lease Of the city gas works
to the United Gas Improvement company
for a period Of seventy-fve years, for
which privilege the company was to pay
the city $4,000 600. Select council also
unanimously confirmed the appointment
of Col Sheldon Potter as director of pub
lie safety and A. Lincoln Aclxer as d.
rector of public works. The galleries of
the council chambers were packed TO suf-
location with spectators, but there was
no disturbance and the action of the NIL
nicipal legislators was received in silence.
An unusual feature of the meeting of
the councils was the presence OF Mayor
Weaver. accompanied by his attorney, IN
G room adjoining the upper branch dur
ing the vote on his appointments. He
was prepared to appear before the body
# necessary, but was not called on to
do so.
Another important move was made in
common council when Alexander De Ha
ven. chairman Of the finance committee.
introduced a resolution fixing the tax ra ate
for next year at 1.50 on 800, the present
rate The republican leader, who advo-
Gated the gas lease extension claimed
that money was needed Immediately TO
meet expenses and asserted that IL The
ordinance was defeated It would be nee
cssary to increase the tax rate Mavor
Weaver. on the other hand contended
that the existing rate was sufficient.