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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05

Three thousand miles without
stop, at the rate of 100 miles or
more an hour, is the capacity of a
new type of locomotive which has
been ordered by tie Southern
Pacific Railroad.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05

Saturday on q visit TO her aunl
Mrs. L. J. Williamson.
| Mrs. j. L. Coley left Frida.
morning for Pittsburg, being call
ed by the serious iilness of he
sister, Mrs. Mamie Holdren.
Capt. John Galloway has returned
from Bluefeld whore he was calleC
on account of the death of biz
mother and sister, Mrs. Mills The
death of the mother and daughter
was only few hours part. Mrs
Mills leaves a husband and si1
small children.
Editor John Miller. of the Put
nam Democrat. was in our city Sat
urdsy on business
Mr.. t. W. Ewers. of Frazier's
Bottom. was in town Monday on
his way to Huntington where he is
summoned as a jury man in the
Federal Court.
Mr.. Elmer Nutter. the haokman.
left Monday for Cincinnati, where
he will purchase new cab.
Mr.. j. Price Miller was visitor
in Gallipolis Thu rsday.
Miss Bessie D uvalI, who spent
the winter with her aunt, Mrs. q.
NJ. Whaley. of Heights. returned
to her home near Apgah, Kanawhe
county last Saturday. Miss Bessie
made many friends while here who
regretted to see her leave.
Mr.. John Musgrave spent Sun
day with his mother Mrs. E. O
Musgrave. at Old Town.
Mr.. G. s Eastman, of Leon,
was in town Thursday.
Mr.. Clarence Stewart, travelling
out of New York. was here to spend
Sunday with his wife and baby at
her parents, Captain and Mrs. 9
F. Hess.
Mrs E MoElfresh returned
Monday from Long Bottom, Ohio.
Mrs. 9. G. Bowyer and daughter
Media, left Monday morning for a
few days visit in Cincinnati.
Mr.. and Mrs. Q K. Blaokwood.
spent Sunday here with relatives.
returning to Ben Lomond Mon
day.
Mr.. Frank Day. from up Kama
wha, was in town Saturday.
Mr.. Charles Sterrett. of Beech
Hill, wac business visitor in town
Saturday.
Mrs o. B. Wetzel, of Spencer.
was in our oity visiting relatives q
few hours last Thursday.
Mr.. W. .. Parsons. of Ripley,
was here last Thursday.
Hen j. Z Dana, of Charleston,
was in our town Saturday on bust
ness.
Mr.. D Caldwell, of Gallipol
Ferry, was a business visitor here
Saturday.
Mr. sm somerville was in town
Friday.
Captain A. O. Walters, of Beale.
was in town Friday night.
Mr., and Mrs Chas. Bettinger, of
Charleston, Mrs. Jno. G Stortz
and son Leo, of this CITY, spent
Sunday with their mother, Mrs.
Peter Bettinger at Mason City.
who has been quite sick for some
time.
Mr.. Ed. Charles arrived here
Sunday evening on few days WIS.,
it to his parents. Capt. and Mrs. j
L Charles
Mr.. j. w Rifle. residing near
town, left last Saturday for Rioh-
mond. Ind. where he will make
his future home.
Mrs. VIM O'Brien and little son
after several days visit here with
her mother, Mrs. s. Vollert and
family, returned to Charleston Sum-
day evening. Mr.. O'Brien came
down and spent Sunday.
Mrs. John Borgess. is quite sick.
Miss Clara Varian has accepted
position in this Office to learn the
art of type setting.
Miss Ora Carpenter has accepted
position as clerk in the Bon
Ton.
MIR. George EokaFd, of Flat
Rock, was in town Sunday and
Monday visiting friends.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05

Let US all hope that spring has
at last arrived, and that the many
promises made us concerning i'm
portant Improvements and develop
ments will be fully realized
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05
New Series.

The Modern Building and Loan
Association has opened their 7th
series. You can take ont shares al
any time now. This is one of the
best ways in the world to invest OF
save your money. We would ad-
wise every one who can to take out
one or more shares.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05

A small fire occurred at the resi-
denoe of Eli Coleman (ooIored)
last Monday night Toe fire com
pany promptly responded and soor
extirguished the flames whiot
were caused by a defective f1ue.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05

Will cure any case of "Spring
Fever" Reymann Brewing Co.'s.
s'Bock Beer" on sale to-day.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05

Garnett Kelly, coIored, living ia.
the extension. having a pin in her
mouth Saturday last. the same in
same manner getting into her
throat causing great pain Dr.
L F. Campbell was called and re-
lieved her.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05

The Modern BaiIding and Loan
Association has opened a new ser
les. Take out few shares and
see how glad you will be in a short
time.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05

Reymann Brewing Co.'s. Book
Beer" on sale to-day at all first
class bars.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05

Millinery Opening Satur-
day, April 9Th, at Mrs. T..
Williamson's.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05

Brown Leghorn chickens and
Pekin duck eggs. 80 cents per set
ting, Will Bryan, Kanauga. Ohio.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05

Mrs John M. Greer, age about
65 years died at her home in Rip.
ley last Saturday and was buried
Monday in the Stats burying
grounds near Ripley. Mrs. Greer
has a number of relatives in this
county.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05

Capt Harry Miller, of the Flor.
ence Msrmet, who some time ago
purchased the Robert Young prop
erty. is now identifying the same
with coat of paint.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05

A log 48 feet long was foated
from the headwaters of Guyan
river, last week, to Huntington.
The average diameter being Sc
inches. This is one of the largest
logs ever brought ont of the river.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05

Reymann Brewing Co.'s "Bock
Beer" on sale today. Its the
goods"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05

Some new and handsome box
paper at Van Gilder's.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05

Services in the Presbyterian
Church Sunday morning and eve.
ming. "A E GROVER. Pastor.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05

Reymann Brewing Co.'S. Book
Beer is the standard of Wheel
ing. Cali for it to day.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05
Our Great
Cloak
Room

Everybody looks for and
expects to find the best Sc
lection, the latest novelties
and choicest silk shirt
waist suits, jackets, skirts
and waists in this great
department, and having
such a large share of this
trade, we can show you a
larger variety and quote
lower prices than any other
store.
We have won the ac-
knowledged distinction OF
having the cloak depart
Nment of the town
Every DAY IL Is uemoH
strated that our supremacy
is Stronger than ever.
There is an air of re
finment. of elegance and
superiority of our garments
over others.
There is nothing of that
common "sameness" or that
look of .ordinary'ss pre-
valent in ready made goods.
The DEARD)RFF- POORE CO
GALLIPouS g.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05

Barred Plymoth Rock eggs 81
per setting; Thompson strain. j
Will Bryan, Ksnauga, Ohio.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05

Bear Lithia Water, 50 so per 5
gallon DemiJohn. with 81 90 re-
funded when empty container re-
turned; Buffalo Lithia Water, 60
cents per half gallon bottle, or s.
per dozen and freight, (about IS.
cents,) at Van Gilder's.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05

Call for Reymann Brewing Co.'S.
Book Beer" to-day. The standard
beer Of Wheeling.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05

Mason County Fair will be held
at Point Pleasant August 30, 81
Sept LIST, 1905 mch. Is.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05

Call for Reymann Brewing %. e.
Book Beer" to-day. The standard
beer of Wheeling.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05

Reymann Brewing Co.'s. Book
Beer" on sale to-day at all first
clsss bars.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05

Too many people are trying to
make honest dolIers dishonesty.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05

In the death of Rev. s T Mall
DRY, which occurred Friday at his
home in North Parkersburg, a
pioneer figure in the M. E Church
South, has passed to his final re-
ward, after life time service in
the work of his Master.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05
Millinery Opening Sat
urday, April 9th, at Mrs.
L j. Williamson's.
Ran Through Itself

The GaIlipoIis Furniture factory
engine ran through itself about 2
O'Clock Friday afternoon breaking
the piston rod and piston. head,
and throwing them out of opera
ton for week. No one hurt, nor
no other damage.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05

Soon "oircus days" win be with
us again. Ringland's Circus is
advertised for Parkersburg May
Bird.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05
Telephone stoekholders, Meeting

Telephone Stockholders Meeting.
The annual meeting of the STOCK
holders IF the Point Pleasant Tele-
lphone Company was held last We'd
nesday, March 29th, 1905 The
following Board of Directors were
elected for the ensuing year:
Messrp. j. s. Spencer, E. j. Moss
man, T. Stribling, Homer Smith
and W. 81. H. Gardner. Mr.. Vim.
Haynes, rendered his resignation
as President and General Manager,
which was accepted.
The Board of Directors elected
the following officers for the en-
suing year: Mr.. j. s. Spencer,
President; Mr.. 1. F. Brinkman,
General Manager; Mr.. T. Stribling,
Secretary and Treasurer.
Mr.. Brinkman. who succeeds
Mr.. Haynes in the active manage
ment of the Company's business,
is thoroughly qualified. practical
and an energetic man. and we pre-.
dict continued success for the
Company under his management
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05
The month of March this wear

The month of March this year
has been much more like April
and the weather has been very
mild with warm showers and sum
shine and very little high winds as
usual for March. Now if April will
only be good and not give us
March weather. there is surely
some good weather coming to us.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05

DO<A4hI N'N ANaAIH'
1st Ward-John Epple.
End Ward+ w. g. Heslop.
.3rd Ward-Dr. l.. r. Campbell
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-04-05

RIVER.

The Lane is working a big feet
of empty barges mp to the Camp
belts Greek wyrKs The water at
seston has GOT down to near
the4 foot mark.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07
WASHINGTON NOTES.

Governor Mead was initiated into
the Masonic lodge at Bellingham last
Friday.
Word of the death of Jim" Ward
ner was received with much regret by
all the old pioneers of the Occur d'Al-
enes.
Ex-Governor Miles C. Moore of Wal
la Walla will move to Seattle within
a few months, according to reliable
authority.
Fire losses at Spokane for 1904 were
the heaviest since 1892. The report
of the fire department for the year has
lust been issued.
Miss Grace Switzer has terminated
her services with the state library and
taken up her new position in charge
of the Bellingham library.
William Lightfoot of Colorado has
been assigned to stream gaging for
washington, and ordered to report to
Engineer Noble at Spokane.
Three men are to meet death with
in short time at the state peniten-
tiarv Two are already confined with
in the prison walls and the third will
he brought from Seattle within the
next few days.
Spokane is now million dollar a
wear city. Its collections from all
sources for the past year, according
to CITY Comptroller Daggett in his an
nual report, just published, were ST.
13s199.42, and the expenditures on
al accounts were $3.50, 47S.95.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07

Chandler Rathfon Post of Detroit,
who is now studying in Athens under
the Charles Eliot Norton fellowship of
Harvard, has won three prizes By
attaining the grade A in Is different
courses, by obtaining highest honors in
the classics and also in literature. Or
dinarily it is considered exceptional
to win any one of these honors.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07

A guttapercha and rubber manufac-
turing company of Toronto has made
a belt for grain elevator at St Johns
which is one of the largest ever pro-
duced. 1t is o. rubber and measures
3259 feet. Its weight is nine tons.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07
Thousands of Women Cured Every Year
by CoTespondence-Th IS What
DR.. Hartman Proposes to Do
For You Without Charge.

Women who suffer should read the
evidences presented here. We have
thousands of letters from grateful
friends who tell the same story.
Half the ills that are peculiarly
woman's own are of catarrhal char
acter. Female weakness was not
understood for many years.
DR.. Hartman deserves the credit Of
having determined its real character.
He has made catarrh and catarrhal dis
eases, including pelvic catarrh, life
long study.
Peruna cures catarrh. whether of the
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07
TEA
What did they do for tea
hundred and fifty years
ago!
ro,,r Trainmen Killed.

,,om 8 C.-Four trainmen were
baa md Freight Engineer Reed was
kl.ls ,1v injured in headon collision
falan .on thorough freight and a fast
oe'" aor train on the Southern rail-
pas'' II is asserted that Engineer
wy. WEE watch was 80 minutes slow and
keeu .,is was the direct cause of the
cork
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07

Missouri has more live stock farm
enNhan any other state in the Union,
md the live stock on its farms II
valued at over 100000, 900.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07

The engagement is announced Of
Count Won Alexander Hatzfeldt-Trach.
enberg, attache to the German lega-
ton at Toxic, to japanese girl, a
daughter of Viscount Aoki.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07

RELIABLE ASSAYS-Gold, 7bc; Gold
and Silver, Il; Lead, 75c; Gold, Silver, Copper,
$50. Samples by mail receive prompt alton
3end tor free mailing envelops and price list
OGDEN ASSAY CO., 1725 Arapahoe street,
Denver, Colorado.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07
Gorky's Trial Postponed.

St. Petersburg.-The trial of Maxim
Gorky on the charge Of drawing up
proclamations with the object of over
throwing the existing state of affairs
in the empire and disturbing public
order, has been postponed until
May 16.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07

Queen Alexandra exhibited eight
bantams at a poultry show the other
day. and received 10 prizes for them
from the fattered judges.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07

Geronimo, the old Apache warrior,
who was to be feature of the inau-
guration parade in Washington in
March, says he is getting too old for
such celebrations and does not like SO
many curious people looking at him.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07
Pe-ru-na, a Natural Beautifier.

human body.
Pe-ru-na, Natural Beautifier.
Peruna produces clean, mucous men,
branes, the basis of facial symmetry
and a perfect complexion.
The women have not been slow to
discover that course of Peruna will
do more toward restoring. youthful
beauty than all the devices known to
science.
Many girl has regained her faded
beauty, many q matron has heightened
the days of their comely appearance by
using Peruna.
In Peruna these women find prompt
and permanent cure.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07

Lord Avebury, the London banker,
was the first person in England to have
his photograph taken. He was little
boy. Daguerre himself took the pic
ture while explaining his invention to
Avebury's father.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07

franklin Pierce, grandson of Pres
ident Franklin Pierce, has been desig-
mated by President Roosevelt to take
the examination for second lieutenant
in the regular army.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07

If you do not derive prompt and
satisfactory results from the use of
Peruna, write at once to DR.. Hart
man, giving full statement of your
case, and he will be pleased to give
you his valuable advice gratis. Ad-
dress DR.. Hartman, President of
The Hartman San1tarium, Column
bus, Ohio. All correspondence held
strictly confidential.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07
TEA

Are you acquainted with
,ea? Is it tea that you
know? Are you sure you
know tear
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, Q.

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY, es'
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that be is
senior partner of the firm of F. J. CHENEY 4
Co., doing business in the City of Toledo, Coun-
ty and State aforesaid, and that said firm will
pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case of CATARRH that cannot be
cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in nv
presence, this 9th day of Deem Der, A. D., 1886
A.. W. GLEASON,
sE.Ll Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. Send for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY d CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07
Tonapah and GoldfieId, Nevada.

The o. R. & N. have the short line to
these camps, as we'll as to Portland, and
all California points. Direct connection
with the Southern Pacific.
GEO. ]. MOHLER, Genl Agt.
Spokane, Wash.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07

Fti forty years Pisc's Cure for CON
SUMPTION has cured coughs and colds. Al
fTggists. Price Is cents.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07

The Belgians are the greatest potato
eaters in the world, and the Irish
come second.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07

prof ] H. Hollander, of John Hop
Linz university, appointed special COM
n;.s;oner to Santo Domingo for the
nurnose of investigating the financial
condition of that government, has just
sailed,
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07

Always shake in Aliens Foot Ease, powder
1t cures hot, sweating, aching. swollen feet
Cures corns, ingrowing nails and bunions Al
all druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Don't accept
any substitute Sample mailed FREE. Address
Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07

Either was first used in surgical
operations in 1876.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07
TEA

Gossip's are not the only
tongues tea loosens.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use
Tor their children during teething period
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07

Thousands of testimonials to this
effect are received by DR.. Hartman
every year. The good that Peruna has
accomplished in this class OF cases can
scarcely be over estimated.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07
TEA

Three quarters Of the tea
IN this country is not very
good.
The fraction is not too
high.
Your grocer returns your money II you don't In
taIinys Bssi-
Il is said of John H. Langton, mana
sr of a prominent New York hotel
Tat he can call half the hotel people
and patrons in the United States by
their names, but has never seen Bos
ton, Philadelphia, Baltimore or Wash
ington.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07
TEA
EA
A money challenge
A money challenge
A money challenge
A money challenge

Your grocer returns your no.v yea don't Irhs
8chiIias's Best
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07
Major Isaac M. Christy,

Phoenix, Ariz.-Major Isaac Marsh
Christy, territorial auditor and former
territorial treasurer, is dead.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07
female Weakness Is Usually Pelvic Catarrf,.
Cures Catarrh Wherever Located

Mrs. Lizzie Redding 3l34 B Clifton Place, St.
Louis, Mo-, writes:
Il found after trying many different medicines to
store health, that Peruna the only thing which
could be depended upon. ! began taking It when
in a decline, induced by female weakness and
wrought nerves.
." began to feel stronger during the first week took
Peruna and my health improved daily until now am in
perfect health and enjoy life as never did before
Lizzie Redding.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07

Mrs Mable Bradford, Is Church street,
Burlington, VT, Secretary Whittier Oratorio
Society, writes:
"Peruna is certainly wonderful medicine for
the ills of women. have heard it spoken Of in
the highest praise by many, and certainly my ex-
perienoe is well worthy of good word.
"Ibegan to have severe pains across my back
about year ago, brought on by cold, and each
subsequent month brought me pain and distress.
"Your remedy was present. ed, and the way it
acted upen my system almost too good to be
true. ! certainly have regsined my health and
strength, and ! no longer suffer periodical
pains and extreme lassitude. '-Mable Bradford.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-07

pelvic organs or any other organ of tn
human body.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-26
TO SHUT OFF CITY'S WATER
4pgdr Bills Introduced Shielding
Westchester and Putnam.
isr rELEoRApH TO THE rarBuxE.I

=
Albany Jan 25.-Assemblyman Apgar, OF
Westchester. to-day introduced two bills to pre-
vent the city of New-York from taking any
water from westchester and Putnam
counties. II the bills become laws they are
likely 10 prevent the Board Of Estimate and APP
porticnment from carrying out the recommenda-
tions OF the rr-Preeman-Herng Commission
for building two or three new dams in the Gro
ton Valley at cost of S4O00O00
one of Mr. Apgar's bills repeals the Webster
law of 1892 which permits New-York City to
take as much water as 1t likes from West
chester and Putnam counties. The bill confirms
the city in its titles to such rights as 1t already
possesses.
The companion bill is somewhat similar to the
first, but Il prohibits absolutely the city from
extending it's water supply facilities either in
Nestchester Putnam,
Mr.. Apgar asked for unanimous consent for
immediate introduction Of the bill. but on the
objection of Assemblyman Mckeown, Of Brook
lyn. tho bills took the usual course, ana were
laid over
Il simply am striving to protect the legitimate
interest of the people of my home county" said
Mr.. Apgar. This bill Is similar in its scope TO
the Smith Dutchess County water bill of last
year. While it is highly desirable that the great
city of New-York should be assisted in its laud-
able efforts to extend it's water supply. 1t is not
TO be expected that westchester should neglect
TO protect her own interests