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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13

A sleek swindler is travelling over
the northwest Fleeing lawyers and
he has left a good many easy ones be-
hind him. He goes to a lawyers Of
flee and represents that he is a farm
er and that another farmer is in his
debt.
Further, he states that he and his
debtor have Quarreled and he asks the
lawyer to write the man and state
that IL he does not liquidate the debt
an action will be brought against him.
The swindler states to the lawyer
that he will be out of town for few
days but will return. The lawyer
writes to the man whose name has
been given and in few days receives
a letter from the man offering to
compromise the debt usually for
sum about $50 less than the debt. A
check for the amount is enclosed,
which is payable to the attorney
The lawyer keeps the letter and
check and in few days the CRATER
appears and is shown the correspon-
dence. The CRATER. after some hesi-
tation, agrees to accept the compro-
mise. The CRATER pays the lawyer
fee and the lawyer indorses the check
and gets 1t cashed. He PAYS the swim
dler. who then gets out of the country.
In Il few days II is found that the
check has been forged, but the swim
dler is by that time a long way off.
The swindler's method is to famil-
iarize himself with a farmers sigma
ture and find out what bank he keeps
his money in. He then forges both
letter and check, and lets the lawyer
cash the check.
The man who has been working this
game was last seen at Medford, Or.
and he has worked all the coast towns
and is thought to be headed toward
the inland empire.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
CARGO OF OIL ON FIRE.
Terrible Disaster Threatened Seattle
Last Evening.

Seattle, Dec. 13.-The fire depart
ment last night saved the German
steamship Mariechen, with a cargo of
200, 0O0 gallons of kerosene oil. from
destruction. and prevented a disaster
which. in all probability, would have
caused the loss of many lives.
At 6:45 o'clock fire was discovered
in the forward hold of the steamer.
An alarm was turned in. Chemical
engine No. from the fireboat station
and engine No. IL responded. When
the apparatus arrived flames were
shooting up from the hold.
The fireman, however. extinguished
the flames in less than Is minutes.
Several cases of oil were burned, the
faucets melting off and allowing the
oil to pour into the hold.
The Mariechen was tied up at Pier
/ when the flames started. She was
formerly an English steamer. Her
cargo. in addition to the oil, consisted
of 10000 sacks of flour and mlscel-
laneous freight She is owned by Max
Jebsen of Hamburg. She is under
charter to Barnes & Hibbard of San
Francisco. and was to take cargo
for Vladivostok.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
TRAIN WAS HELD UP.
w. g. C. Il. Engineer Compelled 10
Halt on West Webb.

Yesterday afternoon a train hold
up occurred I'm the streets of Pendle-
ton, and though no dynamite nor fire
arms were used some trainmen were
much aroused over the affair never
theless. 1t was house on the track
on West Webb street that caused the
mischief. the one which Charles Hast
ings is moving from the corner OF
Webb and Johnson streets to the west
end of the city. 1t was across the
track yesterday afternoon when the
southbound w. & c. r. train, the
combination fast express and slow
freight, arrived from Pasco. As 1t
came down the street In the slight
fog that was then over the city, the
engineer doubtless thought for mo-
ment that he was seeing double, for
just beyond the depot the track was
blocked by the house.
Because of the obstruction the
train could not get down to the freight
depot on West Webb, nor could the
engine get on the turntable. Conse-
quently, when the northbound over
land moved out at o'clock the en-
gine was compelled to travel In the
rear, and in this humiliating manner
doubtless had to make the entire dis
tance to Pasco.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
DIR. HCKGX HERE.
Superintendent OF Western Division of
Bureau OF Animal Industry. In the
CITY

DIR. George S. HickoX, superintend-
ent of the western department of the
bureau OF animal industry, is in tha
city today on a tour of inspection
through eastern Oregon.
DIR. Hickox has headquarters in
Salt Lake city, but his jurisdiction
extends to the Pacific coast and he
has direct charge of the federal stock
inspectors located at Pendleton, Port
land and Seattle.
DIR, Hickox. perhaps comes in con-
tact with more stockmen in the west
than any other individual since his
business is TO enforce the dipping of
all shipments which are made from
the state, and TO take steps for the
suppression of contagious diseases
among animals wherever found in his
territory where such may affect in
terstate shipments.
Drs. Lantz, Bibb and Lytle. the well
known federal inspectors of this city.
are under the direction of DIR. HickoX
Pendleton is one OF the most import
ant points in DIR. HickoX's jurisdic-
tion owing TO the heavy shipments of
stock made from this city in all direc-
tlons.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13

Washington, Dec. 13.-Homer b.
Hubert, the special messenger from
the emperor OF Korea, is In receipt OF
a cabiegram from Korea In which the
emperor declares that the agreement
between Korea and Japan is null and
void because II was obtained by force
He also declares that he will never
sign this agreement In Its present
form and that the disturbances which
attended the Outrage" of November
II are likely TO occur again.
Concerning the cablegram from the
emperor OF Korea Mr.. Hurlbut said:
''This Is the first genuine word that
has been received from Korea giving
the real attitude of the government
toward the treachery OF the Japanese.
For several weeks the emperor was
practically in confinement and Japan
gave out the false statement that an
amicable agreement had been made.
This is row 5roven 10 be untrue. The
agreement was made under duress
and at the point of the sword, but
the emperor has at last succeeded in
piercing the Gordon of Japan and get
ting information into the outer world.
"As long as my mission to Amerl-
ca Is no longer a secret, l may add
that the emperor, anticipating such
act OF bad faith on the part of Japan,
tried through me TO forestall II by
lodging an appeal with President
Roosevelt. The object of my coming
was sarmised and the coupe in Seoul
was hastened so that It occurred on
the very day of my arrival In WASH
ington. The emperor felt certain that
II President Roosevelt could be made
aware OF his sentiments, the Ameri-
can government would hesitate and
ask few questions before accepting
Japan's statements alone. The au-
thorities In Washington were almost
Immediately notified that this petit
ton was here but no arrangements
were made Tor Its reception until after
Japan's statement was accepted and
acted upon"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
WILL ENCIRCLE GLOBE.
Captain Amundscn Not Yet Done With
Northwest Passage.


Dawson, Dec. 13.-Captain Admun-
sen plans to continue his projected
circumnavigation of the globe by the
northern route next summer. It Is
stated that he will return to the sloop
Gjoa, now jammed in the ice at Her
schel island, from Eagle City. Cap
tain Admunsen has invited DR.. Vari-
Gle, who will head the Yukon polar
expedition in search Of the north
magnetic pole next summer. to accom-
pany him to Herschel island.
In making Herschel island from
Greenland, Captain Admunsen's crew
visited the graves of the men who
died during the Franklin expedition.
Captain Admunsen, in addition to
his cable report to Professor Nansen,
has sent a mailed report 1t is en-
closed in a brass tube which weighs
81 pounds. The tube is soldered.
Captain Mogg, of the whaler Bo-
nanza, who accompanied Captain Ad-
munsen from the mouth Of the Mack
enzie river, says there are 200 people
marooned there. Among them are
two women, wives of officers. Carl
boo, mountain sheep and musk OK
composes the diet Of the colony.
A physician is with the party
Medicines and supplies will be sent
back by Captain Admunsen. Captain
Mogg says two women and five mer
left for Nome in the early fall, intend
ing to stop at Point Barrow.
Captain Mogg left Eagle City fol
Dawson Sunday. He will go to Seat
tie and San Francisco. Jules Marir
will accompany him.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
Quarrel With the Car.

Chicago, Dec. 13.-The Daily Nevsf
correspondent at St Petersburg c.
bles that an eye witness OF the recent
trouble reported as an attempt upon
the life of the czar, says the trouble
was really begun by Grand Duke Bo-
ris. who called the czar to account
for the alleged sacrifice of the family
to further his own political ends He
called the czar a creature without q
backbone. The czar retorted aboua
the scandalous modes of living of the
grand dukes and said an order bv
Boris father. Vladimar, to fire on tl,s
people January 22 last. precipitated
directly and caused the present crisiA
Boris retorted warmly and The
cars brother interfered. Boris drew
his sword. when Nicholas interfered.
Boris has been banished from Rus
sia
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
Wailn Walla Is Hopeful.

walia walta Dec. is.-Congress-
man Jones is working In conjunction
with Senator Ankeny In an effort to
get public building for walla Walla.
Yesterday Mr. Jones introduced a bill
I'm congress to authorize n public
building in this city to cost $350.00o.
Both Senator Ankeny and Congress
man Jones will put forth every effort
TO secure the passage of the bills in
troduced by them in the two branches
OF congress and It is generally believ-
ed their efforts will prove Euccess-
full
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
INDICTED BY
FEDERAL JURY
PROMINENT RAILROAD
MEN ARE DEFENDANTS.
Accused OF Paying Rebates Amount
ing TO Twenty Thousand Dollars ON
Alton Shipments TO One Firm OF
Kansas City Packers-The Traffic
Manager OF the Same Road Pleaded
Guilty TO the Same Offense and Was
Finefi ssoo0-His Testimony Re
suited In the 1ndictmcnts.

Chicago, Dec. 13.-Indictments
were returned today by the federal
grand jury against John N. Faithorn.
president OF the Chicago Terminal
Transfer Railway company, and Fred
A. Wann. vice-president of the Pere
Marquette and Chicago & Alton.
charging them with paying rebates
amounting to $4,000 on shipments
over the Alton
waithorn was formerly vlce-prcsi-
dent of the Alton. and wann. general
manager. 1t is alleged that during
their connection with the Alton they
gave rebates TO Schwartzchild &
Sulzberger, packers of Kansas city.
Beth S. Cusey, traffic manager, re-
Gently pleaded guilty to receiving re-
bates, and was fined $4,000. Today's
indictments were returned upon Gu
sey's testimony.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13

resulted as follows: Mayor. s. a. Mil
Ter; recorder, w. r. Craig; treasurer,
Thomas G. Frazier; marshal, Grant
Williams; councilmen, James Evans,
w. s. Mayberry and ]. L. Frazier.
A large vote was polled and consid-
cradle interest was taken in the cleo
tion. The result was an emphatic in
dorsement of the municipal owner
ship policy OF the city and means that
the city win continue to improve and
extend the electric lighting system in
every possible way
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13

New York, Dec. l3.--John E. Gore.
actuary for the Prudential, was the
first witness in the insurance investi-
CATION this morning.
Gore read statements showing that
since the company entered business,
the total of premiums received has
been s2s7 900; paid in benefits,
$92 100000. Surplus, including s2.-
600 900 capital at the end of 1904 was
$1S,250,00 He said over 90 per cent
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13

st. Petersburg. Dec. 13.-The silva
ton In the Baltic provinces is the mest
grave of the empires conditions n
approaches civil war. A governor gen
eral is appointed, with administrative
powers. Restoration of wire commn-
nication lasted only few hours. tse
cable having been cut at midnight for
messages going via the German fron-
tiers. Witte opposes a Dictatorship
The tie-up by strikers at Moscow b
Nornplafo
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
HEARST HAS LOST OUT.
Court of Appeals Stood Five to Two
Against q Recount.

Albany. N. Y, Dec. 13.-The court
of appeals. acting on the petition of
william r. Hearst to open the ballot
boxes for recount. has decided the
boxes cannot be reopened. This will
probably result in McClelland's cleo
ton being officially declared.
The court reversed the decision of
the lower court.
McClellans victory is complete, the
vote OF the court being five to two,
declaring the lower courts had no
Jurisdiction to order the boxes opened.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13

Portland. Dec. 13.--Governor
Chamberlain today appointed John NJ.
Gearin, democrat, of Portland, as
United States senator TO succeed John
H. Mitchell The term ends March,
1907.
He was educated at st. Mary's col
lege. San Francisco. and at Notre
Dame university. Notre Dame, Ind,
and is the fourth member OF the legal
firm OF Mitchell & DoIph to become
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
Mitchell,

United States senator; Mitchell,
Dolph, Simon and Gearin.
He was city attorney and district
attorney, and the democratic candi-
date for congress, and was specia
prosecutor under Cleveland in the
famous smuggling cases.
Gearin will support Roosevelt's
corporation control policy, and is
heartily in accord with the land fraud
prosecutions. He believes In ex-
pansion and free trade.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
WItte is Not Paralyzed.

Witte in a personal interview with
the News correspondent said: "I can
not foresee the end of the presens
convulsion, nor foretell its develop
ments Therefore I cannot say clear
ly and fully. I hope the reasonable
people, who are in a majority. though
less noisy, will prevail. II they do.
Russia will emerge from the struggle
healthier and stronger and moro
prosperous than ever"
Wtite is pale and emaciated. Hlf
reported paralysis is untrue.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
Demand liberties for Poland.

Warsaw, Dec. IA meeting Of lIJ
clergymen of Poland resolved today
after an all-night session. to demand
autonomy for Poland. with a pariia-
ment, general secret ballot, reinstaie-
ment of the Polish language, govern
mental offices. abolition of capSEaS
punishment, and amnesty for an po-
litical prisoners.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
WILL GROW MORE BARLEY.
One Shipper Sends Out 81 Cars OF
Harley This Season.

Barley This Season.
Barley will probably be sown more
extensively in Columbia county after
this. az high prices are predicted for
several years, says the Dayton Press
Courier. ]. p. d. Schmitz of Taco
ma, has just shipped out 81 carloads
of the grain to Tacoma. The ware
houses in that county are now practi-
caily empty and a few scattering lots
OF grain left will be used for feed.
The barley crop in Columbia coun-
ty this year was a little short, owing
to the amount of wheat that was
sown. As wheat was at high figure
last year, many Of the ranchers devot-
cd large part Of their land to the
raising of this grain, but as this year
the price on barley is proportionately
higher than wheat many OF the farm
ers have been induced to plant bar
ley for next year.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
Marriage and Divorce Question.

New York, Dec. 13.-Representa-
tives of all denominations except the
Roman Catholic have met today to
discuss what recommendations can
be made to a convention representing
all the states and territories in Feb
ruary to plan uniform marriage and
divorce legislation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
CIVIL WAR IS
NOW IMMINENT
Baltic Provinces and Poland
the Scene of Serious Dis
turbanCes
REVOLVING SOLDIERS IN
POLAND MURDER OFFICERS

Moscow Completely Tied Up by dss
Strike-Pollsh Clergymen Openly
Demand Autonomy and Reprenza-
tative Government for Poland an1
Other Privileges-FuIl Story OF thle
Reported Attempted Assassinafiaa
OF the Gar Is Told by an Eye VIZ
ness: The "Attempt" Was Upon tn
Cars Brother-Witte Is HopeG11.
But Worried and Desperate.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
LONG AND pERILoUs VOYAGE.
Guam VIII Have a New Governor in
Near Future.

San Francisco, Dec. 13.-After a
long and stormy voyage during which
the machinery broke down and she
was in danger of sinking, the United
States transport Supply reached
port this morning from Guam. Lying
helpless in heavy seas for 22 days
the Supply finally reached Honolulu,
where repairs were made. Edward
Norton. corporal Of marines, died and
was buried at sea.
The supply brought Dyer, governor
of Guam, and family. Dyer will be
succeeded by Commander E. Potts.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
Wagon Mail Contracts Let.

Washington, Dec. l3.-B,ds
for wagon mail service In cities
+ west Of the Missouri river for
; the four years period were just
; opened by the department
; Those at San Francisco. Seattle,
: Sacramento and Oakland were
, rejected. p. II. Schulderman
, gets the contract at Portland for
= $500; j. w. Travis at Spokane
+ for S4700, and ]. w. Hitzman
+ at Los Angeles for $1S,9O7.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13

San Francisco. Dec. 13.--IshlanA.
one of the greatest race mares in tho
country, died this morning at Oak
land, OF catarrhal fever. The mare,
which was valued at $4,000. war
owned by Oregon George" Went
worth.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
TETON PRoJECT ACCEPTED.
State of Washington Secures s1.75O,-
900 for Irrigation,

a special from Washington to the
Walla Walla Union last night, says:
Secretary Hitchcock today agreed
to approve the Tieton and Sunnysidc
irrigation projects in the Yakima val
ley, allowing S1,OoO.OOo for the for
mer and s750,OOO for the latter, pro-
viding that all legal obstacles to the
land and water rights are removed.
This with the amount set aside for
the Okanogan project, makes a total
of $l,250,000 for the state of Wash
ington.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
GORE DEFENDS PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE

had been paid to policy holders In div
idends.
Perkins Resigns
The trustees Of the New York Life
this afternoon accepted the resigna-
tion of Perkins, the remaining mem
ber OF the board.
Mutual Elects President.
The directors OF the Mutual Life
today elected Charles A. Peabody
president. at salary Of $4,000.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
CLOTHING FOR TIE POOR,
A Practical Bcnevolence In Charge OF
the Salvation Army.

All who have clothing that is yet
and that they can dispense
with, are asked to either bring 1t to
the Salvation Army hall, or else noti-
fy Captain Holder, who will promptly
call for II. For some weeks, at least,
either Captain Holder or Lieutenant
Kuhn can be found at the Salvation
Army hall at all hours of the day.
Should the hall by any chance be
found vacant, leave the garments
within, as one or the other will soon
be there.
It can be depended upon that these
donations will be placed where they
are deserved and will do the most
good
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
CANNoN's NAME WITHDRAWN.
Senator'S Ankcny and Piles Protest His
Appointment.

Washington. Dec. 1S.-The presi-
dent withdraws the nomination of
Miles Cannon to be register of the
land office at North Yakima, on the
protest OF Ankeny and Piles. The
president nominated Cannon on rec
ommendation of Richards the land
commissioner.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
KOREA BALKS
OVER TREATY
Emperor's Telegram and
Agent Declare lntimida-
ton Was Used.
RnGPERoR INSISTS THAT
INTIMIDATION WAS USED.

Claim IL Made That the Emperor Was
Detained and Ills Agreement With
the Japanese Government Made
Under Duress--Ail This Is the Rep
resentation Made by an American
Who Is the Emperor's Confidential
Agent Trouble Is Anticipated
Should Japan Insist Upon Present
Stand.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13

a corporation of women has been
formed in Indianapolis, Ind. for the
purpose OF building small but artis-
tic houses for people of moderate
means. All OF the directors are busi-
ness women,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
From London 10 Frisco.

London. Dec. 13.-Charles Meir,
alias Moller. was committed for ex-
tradition in police court this morning.
He is wanted IN San Francisco for the
alleged embezzlement OF $4,000 from
his employer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
|. = = + + ++++++ +++++++%4 = 4
and Opium Captured.

4 Bellingham, Dec. 13.-Henry
q Engleman was captured this
4. morning with 65 pounds of
q opium valued at $500, smuggled
4. from Vancouver. He used a
4. horse and buggy to cross the
= line, at most times under the
4. noses of customs officers, who
4. have been looking for him for
4 several weeks. He smuggled
4 100 pounds, valued at $4,000.
4 to Portland in three former
+ trips.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
Gunboat Hist Ia Safe.

Newport, II. l., Dec. l3.-The gun
boat Hist, blown to sea In . storm
while seeking to aid the Nantucket
lightship, arrived safe in harbor this
morning.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
DEFEATED RESOLUTION.
La Toilette Gets a Black Eye I'm Wis
consin Senate.

Madison, Wis., Dec. I3.-The senate
today took a rap at La Toilette and
defeated the resolution sent by him
proposing a searching investigation of
railroads, insurance and other cor
porations.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
JOHN NJ, GEAR|N IS NOW
UNITED STATES SENATOR
Appointed Today by Governor Chamberlain to Fill Out the
Unexpred Term Of Senator MITCHELL

iSO7-Gearn the Fourth Member of One Law
United States senateias Been
District and City Ator-
ney a Special Full sympathy With
Toward Corporations and Toward Public
LandT an Expansionist a Free Trader
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
Dropped Dead in Court.

Chicago, Dec 13.-Mrs. Nora Scat
lin, wealthy widow, dropped dead
in police court just as her son began
TO answer to charge of malicious
mischief.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
Hemmers Trial Has Besun.

New York, Dec. 13.-The trial ~
Abe Hemmel, lawyer charged with
subonation of perjury in conneetion
with the Dodge-Morse divorce. began
in the criminal branch of the suprerne
court this morning.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
Soldiers Revolt in Poland.

Soldiers have revolted at Brest and
Litovsk, Poland, and killed their Of
ficers. A Swedish gunboat has taken
aboard all King Oscars subjects
There is renewed trouble In all paxtA
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13

Buffalo. Dec. 13.-Rev. Father
Patrick Cronin, aged II, for many
years editor OF the Catholic Union and
Times, died this morning.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
Millionaire Charged With Larceny.

Milwaukee, Dec 13.-Charles Pfis-
ter. millionaire. is on trial today on
the charge of larceny of $4,000.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
Found Guilty of Murder.

Aberdeen, s. D., Dec. 13.-John
Barker was found guilty of the muir
der OF Lee zook, and sentenced to
life.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
Arnspigcr Has the Smallpox.

Eugene, Dec. ls.-Four cases
} of smallpox have been discov-
} cred in the boys dormitory, and
} recitations are suspended. The
} 60 men occupants are quaran-
} tined. Officials may declare
} Christmas vacation at once. The
, victims are Charles Cleveland,
olin Arnspiger. Roy Hammerk
} and Ike Fountain.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-12-13
MILTON CITY ELECTION.

s. A. Miller Reelected Mayor and a
Large Vote Is Polied I'm the City.
Milton, Dec. 13.-The city election