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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-16

It's True as Truth: Boucher will
surprise you If you see him about
cash prices for groceries. All other
prices offered In Las Vegas discounted
by Boucher. BEST GOODS IN THE
MARKET. 3-3.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-16

Go TO Coors' Lumber establishment
for Japalac. fancy paints. Johnson's
floor, best in quality and price. 81
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-16

Fresh eggs for sale. Il. b. Nc
Schooler, los both phones. 1907 18th
street. 3.S2
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Additional Local

Furman cleans clothes. coo Douglas
Ave. ST.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-16

For THIS week:-Yig mark down
sale. Misses and children's shoes,
see bargain counter. Sporleder Shoe
Co. 3-71
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-16

The meals served at Duyalfs dining
DON are not 10 be surpassed, so
many scores Of patrons testify. $50
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-16

Bermuda onions, sweet potatoes.
good cabbage. fresh p%arsnips. Ryan &
Blood. 3.6i.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-16

Work left AT the shoe shop Of late
+, III, Schultz can be had by calling
at 32i Grand Ave, S'Sa
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-16

The man who is able to save and
fails to do so Is a monument to human
folly. The Plaza Trust and Savings
bank pays 4 per cent interest.
9-2.t7.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-16

w. NJ. Lewis the Undertaken will
receive choice carnations every
Thursday regularly. 81.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-16

Large stock of latest designs of
wall paper. Call on Coors for best
quality and prices. 81
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-16

Bananas, sweet oranges, fancy
cream candies. Nuts and figs, Ryan
e Blood. 1854.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-16

Diplomat Wiskey is just right, at
Mackel's Pavilion. 1856
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-16
%HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS.

Shorthand taught, Inquire Normal
Office, 3.SS
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-16

"pOvUr1lE bAWl" March 18th, 0pry
Howse.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-16

GARDEN TOOLS. GARDEN HOSE
AND POULTRY NETTING AT
COORS' 81
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-16

Fresh lettuce, green onions, fancy
celery, every day at Ryan & Blood.
3-64.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-16

Clean cotton a x wanted at Optic
office; s cents the pound. 3603
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overheard at the Depot.

John, There is only one place in
town to get the right kind OF hair
cut"
William. TEN me something fresh.
You mean Gregory's of course" S4l
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-16

FOR SALE-One guitar. in good
shape, at 1904 National avenue. 500
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

2-45
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-15
COMMITTEE ON
TERRITORIES OUT
Resolution Presented in House
Docs Away With Ii
CONFERENCE is WANTED
BY THE HOUSE ON THE STATE.
n o o o BILl-SENATOR
LODGE SUBMITS IMPORT.
ANT STATEMENT
ON TREATIES.

Washington, Feb. 14.--Representa
five Tawney Of Minnesota, the Repub-
lican whip, introduced a resolution to
day which discharges the committee
on territories from consideration CT
the statehood bill, disagrees to the
senate amendments and asks confer
ence. The plan is to have the resolu.
ton reported. from the rules commit
ee in the near future, it having been
ascertained that enough Republicans
will vote for the rule to secure its
adoption and send the statehood bill
% conference.
Senator Lodges Statement.
Senator Lodge presented to tho sen
ite today in executive session a lis
all general particular arbitration
reaties or arbitration articles H.
,reat'es containing other provisions.
hat have been submitted to the sen
lte. The senator has compiled alsc
! statement showing the constitution
Il method Of making and Fatifyinp
reaties in certain foreign countries
'he statement was ordered printed as
public documen.
The disposition of each arbitratio.
'eaty is given by the statement.
hows that A were submitted, O
shich 43 ratified and one-the Olney
'aunceiote treaty with Great Britain
rejected OF the treaties ratified
7 were not and six were amended
leven arbitration agreements hav
cen entered into without being sui
nitted TO the senate.
They all provided for settlement
private claims and We're with Brazi
colombia Spain, Mexico (Plus fur
ase). Domingo and Two With Haytl
The compiIaiionSf he law GOVERN
he ratification of arbitration, agre
nents Of oil countries with whom th,
United States iihs Negotiated sue
rcaties. shows that In every Iiistanc,
he executive tnusf secure the approi
Il Of at least one and iii most (
Atanccs both parliamentary bodie
'xcept in the cases Of SwltzerlanG
yhcre the parliamentary body is s,
IRENE in treaty making. the execu.i,
having none of the power, and O
ireat Britain. where the king mus. sc
'ure approval of the ministry. virtual
y committeerof parliament and ana
pgnhs With the foreign relatigps CON
iNhtes af the United steles seastei N,
Acknowledgment is made BY Senate
lodge that he will not make an
statement IN answer TO the president
etter, which CHARGED that the ratif
,ation OF The, arbitration treaties Wit
he amendment adopted was a Sue
backward and not step forward. rs
ar as ] know, no one is going TO maxi
4 statement on that subjee," said th
senator.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-15
275,OO0 PLEAD
FOR WOMAN N'SLIF[
Monster Petition Sent Gov. Pen.
nypackcr for Mrs. Edwards
CONDEMNEDMURDERESS
BREAKS DOWN AND HAS GIVEN
UP ALL HoPE-RoARD OF
PARDON WILL DECIDE
TO-DAY.

Reading. Pa, Feb. IA. Mrs Kate
Edwards who, with Samuel Greason
the negro. Is to be hanged here Thurs
day for the murder of her husband
unless the board In erycnes, Is in O
state of collapse.
The taking of her deposition f-r pre-
sentatlon to the board of pardons to
morrow was postponed, owing TO her
condition. She was 100 weak II
leave her cell and made no affidavit
Mrs. Edwards appears to have given
up all hope. She eats nothing ana
spends her time moaning and sobbing.
asking 10 be left to herself
Greason's deposition was taKcn to.
day. II reviews his case, protests his
innocence and asks for full pardon
rhe application is based on Mrs. Ed.
wards confession generating Grea
sg \ from completely in the murder,
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-15
HARDLY A TRAIN
RUNS IN IOWA
BLIZZARD IN INDIANA
STOPS TRAINS AND FAHMERs
HAUL PASSENGERS TO FARM
HOUSES IN sLEiGHH-a5
BELOW ZERo.


Des Mo.nes, Ia, Feb. IA. Not In
many years has Iowa bsen 50 coms
pletely shut In by cold and snow as
today, Not in the entire tate hag
a railway train made rip On sched-
ule time and In most secti ms train
service has been praet. cally abandon
ed. for "a hpurs.. There Is a coal fam
inc in sccfe of the larger 5wns and
cities and food famines in other
places. AT Indianola the lack Of fuei
IL serious and Simpson college has
closed 10 relieve the general sitna
Ion. All waterloo and Forf Dodge
factories have closed down In Mar
shalIttown the soldiefs hDm : faces =
serious situation as does the Boys In
duitrlal school at Mitchellville. The
cry for fuel has become 50 Urgent that
the Rock Island and other roads have
announced that coal trains will be
given preference over al other ttraf-
&c and passenger service win be
practically abandoned
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-15
SULLIVAN MAKES
AN EXPLANATION
OF the Charge Against Him B.
William X. H.arst
ADMITS IT WAS TRUE
BUT SAYS THE COURT TURNED
HIM LOOSE WITHOUT HIS
SERVING A SINGLE DAYS
IMPRISONMENT.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE second
chapter OF the episode between Massrs
Sullivan Of Massachusetts and Hearst
of New York, occurred in the house
today when Mr.. Sullivan again took
the floor cn question OF privilege ano
related the circums ances leading up
0 the indictment and conviction o.
his father and himself for mansaught.
n. In decided contrast with the re.
marks of yesterday, when the two men
heaped upon each other epithefs and
charges of serious nature, Sulliyan's
statement today was devoid of any
further attack on his colleague an6
was straight recitation of the occur
renee referred to by Mr.. Hearst yes
terday.
Admitted the Charge.
Sullivan admitted the charge, but
said he himself had only been tech
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-15

) icallv glihts and was permi ted to
cave the cburt a free man without
serving a. days imprisonment or be
ng subjected 10 one. His father haa
ieen imprisoned a year and half. hut
N introduction of new evidences
which presented a grave doubt OF his
yuilt. his father had been pardoned
Members Congratulate Sullivan.
Sullivan's statemen was listened to
With marked attention and at it's con
.lusion. he--was warmly applaudcd
uany members leaving their seats
md shaking his hands. MIR. Hears
vas, not present during the time ..e
poke.
The balance of the day was devoted
consideration of the naval appro.
,ria ion bill, Mr.. Littlcfeld speaking
II length regarding the Necessity foe
xeeping the appropr ations within the
limits Of the revenues Of the country,
Work For the Senate.
The senate teday passed the agri-
cultural appropriation bill and began
consideration Of a bill making appro
1ria ions fer the District Of Columbia.
Senator Hansbrough's amendment to
he agricultural bin. relative TO draw
backs on the du.y on wheat. vas
agreed 10, after an extended debate in
which The tariff question was referred
TO to a considerable exten. The
usual ihrse hours were given TO The
trial of impeachment charged againkt
Judge SS-ayne. In connection with
that case the senate decided to take
no testimony ON the point of incon.
venienee in tie judges residence out
side of his district; also that Swayne's
statement to the house committee
should not he used as evidence in the
trial.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-15
I AFT FAvORS THE
ARMY CANTEEN
ays So.eailed Prohibition In.
creases Drunkenn .ss
IN THE ARMY RANKS.
WRITES LETTER TO REPRESENT.
ATfvE LITTLEFlELo ON THE
SuBJECT-cAUTtoN5 or
FlcERs TO REPORT
FACTS.

Washington Feb l4--A rcular is.
sued by the war department. 10 the
army today gives the text of letter
received by the secretary of war from
Representative Littleheld of Maine.
relative TO the anti canteen act, and
the secretary's reply, together with in,
structions TO officers with respec. to
lheir reports OF the subject
In his lerer Mr.. LI!tlefeld states
hat he is the author of the anti-can-
cen amendment and adds:
Il regret TO say that an Impression
prevails that officers in the army are
aot only adverse TO this legislation.
mt are prejudleed against It, II this
true It has created an unfrieudly az
nosphere Jhat not only will impair
he efficiency Of the recreation ana
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-15
"OUR Bob ON
VAUDEVILLE STAGE
EX-GOVERNOR OF. TENNESSEE
WILL DO A MoNoCooU'
STUNT CALLED "THE FIDDLt
AND THE BOW" IN NEW
YORK.

New York. Feb. 1l.-"Bob" Taylor
ormer governor of Tennessee. will ap,
YEAR in vaudeville here Monday eve
ing next He willkpresent a mono
ogue called The Fiddle and To
low"
As performer on the violin forme
ioyeqpor Taylor IS considered by hi.
riends to be without peer in hi
Dwn original style and his reputation
or witty speeches has extended al
Iver thes United States The mem
,ers Of Tammany hall and the Demo
cratic club have made arrangement
O. attend the opening performances
a. body and give their fellow Dem
crat rousing reception.
Mr. Taylor was three times elected
governor and resigned from his third
erm because he was tired of the In
gratitude of politics He afterward
presented himcclf as a candidate for
he United States senate but was not
chosen by the legislature. In 1898 he
favored he nomination Of Senator
Hanna. instead of Roosevelt, for the
presidency.
When elected governor he defeated
bis brother. A.. who ran on the
Republican ticket. At-the same time
his father was the nominee of the Pro
hibition party
Our Bob, as he is known through
out Tennessee, won his first cam
paign by the aid of ~the fiddle and
the bow" This he delivered from
platforms where his brother had
pleaded the Republican cause but 2
fer- .rcond-. hrfore
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-15

District Attorney ,Kutz today issued q
statement announcing tina; ,he be
lieves, Greagon innQcdnt, and viii al
goca.e his. pardoh,& ,.'s =.
A monster petition urging commuta
ton of the Yomar's sentence 10 life
'impris0nment was presented, TO Gov
ernor Pennypackef at Harrisburg TO
day. IT con aims the signatures of
275,000 men and women OF Ohio The
governor promised 10 refer the peti.
lion TO the board Of pardons.
Sheri6 Sasaman win begin The cree
tion OF the scaffold tomorrow evening
IL the board CT pardons refuses TO in
terfere.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-15
ELI BUGc'S CASE
SETTLED TO-DAY
STATE BOARD OF PARDoNs AT
SPRINGFIELD THIS ARfER.
NOON WILL TAKE IT UP AND
MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS.

Special 10 The Bulletin.
Springfield. Ill. Feb 1.-THE state
board Of pardons will meet in this
city a. three O'Clock tomorrow after-
noon and will then take up the case
Of Eli Bugg who is sentenced to
hsug next Friday for the murder OF
a man in Mound City. Governor De
neen viii then act on the recommend
alton Of the board. Bagg was re-
pricved as one q the lase Official
acts Of Governor Yates On he morn
ing of Jan. 2. in order that The state
board u parlons miEal haSp tufIei.
ent tins 70 eonsides BIS eaze
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-15
woRsY M YEARS.

Goshen. Ind, Feb, "A. --Enr many
years railroads traversing northern
indiana have experienced no such diff
ieulties In the operation Of trains as
be; ct them today. Last night al
passenger trafsic on the Michigan d.
vision OF the Big Four was annuIled.
Farmers sieigha are hauiing passen-
-ers from stalled trains 70 farm hons-
= where they are being Jared for,
blizzard with temperature at 5 de-
sfes below zsro. ragged here AN day.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-15
STALLED IN SNOW DRIFT.
Illinois Central Train Hung Up Near
munroe, Wis.

Munroe. Wis. Feb. k,.---An Illinois
Central passenger train has been
stalled in snow drift three miles
from here since last night A double.
header was sent from Freepcrt tn as
sis, in releasing the stalled train.
This also got stuck. but later was re
leased, The passenger train was still
in tho drifi at last accounts.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-15
trAunoARRN crisis"
The Suhjeer.ef Pointed Speech ey
Pfsnpler esntsch..

Nisans Z, Feh II. -iri the. Reichstas
toiay Premier Gautsch. referring 70
the hDhgarlan Crisis declared that ~;
the conim9n insttutions 9f Aistriaae'
and iH.hgafy' weer to &c altered theR
Austrian g6yernHeh. would know
hgw 10 safeguard AUSTRIAN intefests..
anu would take. eperge'ic action to
Secure possession. Of the marchy. a po-
sit'on won on a thousand battlelheids
and recognized Is Europe asia gahran-
tee Of peace and the surest projection
pf-the vsafare of,tpsh halves iod the
monarchy h.s,s
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-15
GOVERNMENT WINS.

Lincoln. Neb.. Feb f4,--After a long
hearing the state board OF irrigation
tonight sustained the contention OF
he federal goTernmen, to priority of
water rights il western Nebraska.
The ruling was unanimous against a
psivate irrigation corporation.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-15

lmusement feature. but win of itself
practically dcTeat the obiset, Of the
legislation t.I's
Taft Against H. Too.
Secretary Taft. replying. said;
Il think YOU are eorrec. in ASSUMING
hat great majority of the offieers
(. the army regard the anti-canteen
,mendment as illadyised and as likely
o increase ratlier than decrease
irunkenness in thaSaanks Indeed, I
must admit TO YOU That as a. present
advised ] share their opinioa."
The secretary then says he fecog
nizes it was he intention Of those
Who favored the amendment 10 substi.
ute for the csnteen conmoIious
post exchange. and that the question
whether athe present system is to be
maintained or the canteen restored.
with the privilege OF drinking beer
and light wines only. Will be settled
by congress after a careful invesfga.
ton
Continuing the, secretary said that
while he recognized the danger Of
formed opinions coloring more or less
judgment as 10 results. obedience to
orders is with army officers the first
scldierly virtue. and thai if cautioned
to report facts imprtialiy they viii
obey the direction Of constituted au-
thority. He then informed Mr, Little
field that be would transmit the CORE
spondence. together with caution to
All officers.
In his circular TO the army the sec
retary requests officers. who in their
annual reports are called upon 10
speak of operations of the anti-canteen
act. 70 present fac whether pro CT
ron. without any clearing and no;
their views
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-15
WELL KNOWN LAWYER DEAD

Chicago. Feb. li-osesr 2 Bbuuey,
well known lawyer. died a. The Chit
cago Baptist hospital today as the re
suit of a surgical operation. Bonney
formerly lived in Quincy. H.. where
he Was a circuit judge.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-15
KANSAS HOUSE PASSES
A RAILROAD eiLl.

Topeka. Kas. Feb. 1.-THE house
today unanimously passed the Carver
railroad bill. which is patterned after
the Iowa Law.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-15
WORTH
NEAR 100000
In Danger Of Destruction From
Ohio iiyer Ice s'orge
IN CINCINNATI HARDOR
RIVER MEN ABANDON HOPE or
IMMEDIATE BELIEF AND kNxs
IouSlY AWAIT WARM
WEATHER.

Cincinnati, Feb. l4--Fully 81,
100000 worth CT floating prop
efty ip Tho cincinna ! harbor Les
exposed 70 tie win Of the gorges on
the Ohio river and owners and offici
ais of the steamboat eonpanies las
evening admitted that the situation
was more critical than ever In the 10.
cal annals Of navigation.
The break In the main gorga may
take place at any time anu yet there
are chances that the ice win hold for
days.
On the latter the river men are not
building any hopes. When darkness
fell last evening the crude recording
gauges of each riyermen recorded
close on 10 90 feet of water in the
harbor proper. This means there is
about l2 feet of back water from Me
doc har, about 10 miles below Gin
cinnati to points above this city On
the action Of this water depends the
fate Of the heavy intoFesta uf nu
narous steamboat and coal compan-
leg
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-15

TrAFEic sT. A. sTANrgsTfai--
VermiIfen,l s. d.. Feb. IA = Traffic
!9As at Atstandstilk today throughout
c1ay county A terrific gals for twen-
tysfour hours has, i'ade foa'ls ihpas-
sabley On ace6nntf Of snow drifts
: All rural earnsfs1 were drSen back !:
70 the city today
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-15

about l2 feet OF back water from Me
doc har, about 10 miles below Gin
cinnau to points above this city On
the action Of this water depends the
fate Of the heavy interests uf nu
narous steamboat and coal cpmpan
leg.
Highest In Gorge History.
The present stage Of The river Is
the highest In gorge history. The
only o her inrtance Of the Ohio river
closing upon larger body of water
was at Evansville. Ind, IL years ago
At that time the stream closed up
for three days. This held for three
days and threatened the existence Of
that town. Last year the gorges In
tie local hsrhor held until the stages
recorded 22.O feet This was regard.
cd as Unusual.
Different opih ons prevail as 10
~ sen fhe eorge Will break. Some riv-
r. 'abh dD no believe chat the ice
will llei 40 while the present cold
weather prevails. Others claim the
barrier may move over Modoc bar
when enough water has accumulated
Ia the harbor to cause the lee 20 go
t,ger iris section Of the rivsrs N
To hefr''nr ectiofs yes terday or
ne fgcr ra;shd car5taisers OF prop
-erfv nues v-orry Because OF the
heavy ice tie sen we're compelled
TO Keep sparrlng with the floats in
and out from the hanks according
to the s&ell and decline OF the
stream n was pointed ont that
heavy. ruin Yill visit noating property
isssls5Is Is.'tfeF bsttb " tte'lhasS ,pur y@rsyl
''hei tIAin, body g3Ss Ste -asf II Ab
claiced ,mostof ,thaihoats and 'aheas
are now resting upoA several layers
Qf ,lcp., They win be unable. "a move
the property ouf at The proper time,
as the ice is reported TO be ffqp four
to twenty feet thick. !
Boat owners confidekt.
Iohn Hendegsen, president Of the
Pittsburg and Clncinnau Packet CON
pany, and Captain .. r. Ellison of 1.-THE
same Arm. are confdenr that their
line OF steamers, now lying al the
foot of Broadway will be able to
face the breakup The boats " the
White Collar. line, the Memphis aud
Cincinnati and the, Big Sandy psclf
os COMPANY aye. king 'betwaeB syca
more, and Walnut: streets With thu
exception OF the City Of Cilcmhati
and the Bonanza this ffeet Il % sood
shape The former Is IFipg with lhsf
stern extending out into Tie river
The Bonsn4d may be forced upon the
bank in the declina Of IHha river The
Avalon al tho foot 6f g1ne, street, has
hsaty ice uihler her, River men
cIalm tBae tha lHeuryiar. stanley suh.
shine. Wells aud other steamers ~,
ing near be mouth CT tle Licking hrs
In better shape than th1 boats in the
main stream ds the former cannot
run out on the preseht stage Of THE
OHIO 'The Licking IS frozen 10 ftHe
bottom at Walton and Is only covered
with. surface ice from the mouth 70
the {. and o. railroad bridge in Gov
inEion.
MsysVllle Reports.
Reports FROM Maysville Indicate
that the Tscotna and the Big kanaw-
ha arc on the ice with the whatf
boat at that place Their condition
is critical The float at Lawrence
burg broke away late Sunday, but vas
by the towboat Miller and
landed The river at the latter place
is free from gorged ice for two miles.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-15

amusement feature. but win of itself |
practically dcFeat the object Of tho !
legislation tass
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-15

A g4lf~Gi
Stands Tor Cairo and IT.
Progress
The Morris County chronicle., 1905-05-16

recommending that a record of the
cases be kept in the future.
The aims house committee reported
6S inmates in the aims house and 50
children in the children'S home. The
lunacy committee reported 1859 in
mates of the Morris Plains hospital,
county charges.
A certified copy Of the findings of
the late grand jury in the case of the
county jail was presented and read to
the board, also letter from road SUI
pervisor Hutchinson in regard to the
pay of road supervisors. County Clerk
Voorhees, presented a statement Of
the fines collected by the courts dur
ing the past year, amounting to So, ,845.
A resolution from the Roxbury
township committee agreeing to pay
the ten per cent. of improvement of
road number one in that district, was
read and fled
FreehOlder Smith reported that the
Morris County Traction Co. had asked
for committee on the bridge in Rock
away near the Central r. r. depot.
The matter was referred to the Rock
away bridge committee.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
Allowing the sheriff 35 cents per day
for each prisoner in the county jail.
Authorizing the collector to advance
up to $1,000 TO the sheriff for the pay
ment of the jury fees and other court
expenses.
Authorizing the director and collec-
tor to sign notes in anticipation of
taxes, not to exceed the amount fixed
by law.
Allowing the sheriff 5000 for janitor
services in the buildings, and for the
care of grounds and heating plant; !;
and the county clerk and surrogate
800 per year each for the care of their
rooms.
Allowing the clerk 5000 for his ser
vices, and the counsel $3.50.
Fixing the salary Of the county en-
gineer at 80, 900 per year, and allowing
him assistance when approved by the
road committee.
Directing that the quarterly report
of the County Collector be printed in
all papers Of legal age at S125 apiece.