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WAS AMENDED, HOWEVER
By the Elimination Of the Clause Pro-
VldiHg for a Separate Vote by
PllISbuTs and Allegheny
ON QUESTION OF CONSOLIDATION
A Protracted Discussion in the
House
RELATIVE TO THESENATE AMENDMENT
Associated Pies Dispatch Dy Special wlre.

Associated Press Dispatch Dy Special Wires
Harrisburg, Pa, Feb. The
Greater Pittsburg bill was passed
finally in the Senate today, without
denate, and was Immediately sent back
to the House for conoufrence in the
amendment eliminating the clause pro.
vldiug for a separate vote by the cities
OF PittHOurg and Allegheny on the
question Of consolidation.
As soon as the bill was taken up by
the House, MT. Cook Of Allegheny
moved to concur. lie said that the
majority Of the people OF PittsburQ
anu Allegheny are 10 favor Of the bill
% the form that 1t had passed the
Senate aud that they do not want a
separate vote on the question OF con-
solidation.
Mr. henderson of Allegheny was
opposed to the bill because Of the
elimination Of the clause which pro-
vides for a separate vote on consolide-
tion. The people of Allegheny. he
said, will vote for annexation when
they can see that il is a benefit to that
city. Ii the bill is passed in the
present form. the Legislature will dis.
franchise $50 coo people OF Allegheny,
throw out Of oiiice /, 400 city employees
and reduce the mayor TO the rank Of
deputy mayor, with no authority.
MI. Hitchcock said that II the Ieo-
pie OF Allegheny did not want this bill
they would have petitioned the Legis-
lature for its defeat, yet there was not
a single petition before either house in
opposition to the measure.
Nj. toW OF Philadelphia said the
fact that the people Of allegheny have
not petitioned the Legislature for the
deieHt Of this bill made it apparent
that they we're not opposed to 1t.
Mr.. Riley OF Allegheny, replying to 4
/ speech by Mr.. Garner of Schuylkill II
behalf of the worsingmen against th'
| bill, said that Mr.. Garner did no
! speak Of the Workingmen Of Pittsburg
Mr.. Garner replied;
90 IL the gentleman Of Allegheny SOY
/ claimed 10 speak Of the WorkingmeI
| of fittsburg be lies. :"
Speaker Walton promptly called Mr.
Garner to order, aud Mr.. Riley va
allowed 10 proceed with his aT2umen
IN favor Of the bill without any inter
ference,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-07
SHAKESPEARE STUDIES.

Under the auspices Of the Catholic Read
ing Circle OF Wilm ngton Maurice Francis
Egan of Washington win deliver four
lectures in the New-Century Club, as fol-
lows:
Friday February 9th-"rhe Feminine
Quality in the Merchant OF Venice p
Friday, February l6th-"Ihe Puzzle
OF Hamlet
Friday, February 23d-"Ihe Ghost in
Hamlet"
Friday, March 2d-"Hamlet and
Ophelia."
The Lectures will begin at $50 o'clock
p. M.
zone Of the deepest and finest studies
ever done in the difficult Interpretation
Of q difficult play said Prof. Greene.
after hearing DR.. Egan's Merchant Of
Venice" lecture. at opens new vistas.
II makes one think shall read the play
again in a new light" This was the YER
dict Of one Of 1renton's most learned
Shakespearean scholars al the close OF
DIR. Egans recent talk in that city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-07
PERSONAL

Miss Sadie Reed Is visiting friends
in Philadelphia.
Miss Anna NJ. Jones Of Chicago is
the guest Of friends IN this city.
William X. Galloway Of this oity 10
visiting friends at Rookdale. Pa
Charles j. EnRil, Of Rochester, N.
Y, is Waiting friends in this city.
Edith johnson Of Pittaburg, Pa, is
the guest Of her aunt, Of this city.
Leonard Kennedy Of Williamsport,
Pa, is the guest Of friends in this
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aneon Wright OF Lew.
isville, Pa, are visiting friends In
this city.
Miss Elizabeth Williams Of West
Chester. Pa, is visiting friends IN
this city.
Mary Maoklin Of Laurel has re-
turned TO her home after q week q
visit TO friends in this city.
Mrs. Howard Heller Of Allentown,
Pa, 10 the guest OF her mother, Mrs.
William WeisshAaT OF this oity.
william Brooks, Jr., of Prospect
Park, Pa, has taken a position With
the pullman Car Co. in this city.
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A letter was received yesterday after
rom by the Levy Court from Alfred
n. Warner, president Of the Charles
Warner Co., protesting against the tax
on horses in this city. There has
always been a tax on horses, and in
the county it 10 81 a head. The COM
munication follows:
/ learn that you are assessing a tax on
horses IN the city of Wilmington, and want
10 enter the protest OF our company against
this no an unjust tax.
We nave a large number OF horses, and
they seldom, II ever, make trips out into
rural New Castle. We ask your serious
consideration OF tho inequity OF this tax,
and shall hope 10 hear fuvorably that you
have annulled same.
would also like 10 enter the protest OF
the Diamond Ice Co., which Il similarly
situated to the Charles Warner 20. In this
respect. Very truly, Alfred ID. Warner.
The letter was received and filed.
IL was decided TO advertise for bids
for lighting the county bridges in the
city. The contract had already been
awarded, but according 70 the law bids
have to be advertised for firBi
No action was taken iu the matter
Of assisting the Street and Sewer De-
partment to repair the cause way.
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THEY WILL NOT RESIGN
V,tional Yics-PreSident Lewis Sent 10
pItsburg to Investigate the Trouble
Among The Miners,
WILL WITHHOLD HIS DECISION
tJntll John Mitchell Sends Him
instructions.
NOTHING CAN BE DONE MEANWHILE
,,,,.l.,ed Press Dispatch By special wires.

,,,oolsted Press Dispatch BY Special Wires
p,ttsbure, Pa, Feb. 1T. L.
rsu,s. national vice.president OF the
Tnited Mine Workers of America, vho
Gas ordered to Pittsburg by President
Mitchell to Investigate the trouble
smong the miners and officers of dis
trtot No. . arrived from indianapolis
todsy and attended the contention of
NE Pittsburg district miners when
Il convened for the third days ses
sion. MI. Lewis refused to discuss
he affairs OF the miners organization.
District President Patrick Dolan
and Vice President Uriah Bellingham,
whose resignations we're almost unani-
mous.v demanded by a res)lution
passsd by the convention yesterday
afternoon, we're in their seats today
a. # nothing had happened. Their
disregard OF the resolution angered
tbs delegates and the latter appealed
10 Vice President Lewis, who said:
"I have been sent heie by President
Mitchell in an endeaVor 20 Strengthen
out the trouble IN the pittsburg dis
fiot As yet, however, 1 have no in
structious from him as to the pro-
csduie and will have to withhold any
decision until his instructions are
rereiyed. "
Several delegates next requested
Dolan and Bellingham to resign, and
the officers refused again amid much
upfoar.
~ am president of the PittsburR
district miners until April lst, 1907, "
sbouted Dolau. land / will be utesi-
dent too unless the miners in the dis
trict GUST me by q referendum vote. "
Pending the receipt Of President
Miichell's instructions nothing was
done.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-07
EASI SIDE REPuBLIOANS.

The Stockholders of the East Side
Republican Association held their
annual meeting at the olubhouEe,
King street above Ninth, last. night,
and elected the following officers for
the ensuing year;
President, George l. Watson Vice
President, q. IA. Leitoh; Financial
Secretary, William p. Clayton Record
ing Secretary. John Wright; Treas
urer, James A. Morris Marshal, James
hraden; board of Governors q. M.
Leitch, K. NJ. Burns, ". 4. Groves,
James z. Jones. William Wintrup, II.
W. Zabley, William =. Clayton, Frank
9oodnow and j. 4. Schaeffer.
The reports submitted show the
Association 70 be in excallent con-
dition.
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phllaae,pn.A nars.s..
"a rren Dispatcn ~ special Wire.

Associhfed ireeh blspatcn " special Wires
Philadelphia. Pa. Feb 7.-Wheat firm; No.
red IA export elevator, s5as5iSc Northern
g5a96c.: No. Northern do. s2Sas.isc
Corn. steady; SO. M export elevator. fSAisisc.
Oa.s. Arm; 40 white natural, a0ae615ci No
white cllpred. S6a3ttac
Bran, nrn: winter ID Hulk. s2o.ooas2o.5o; spring
iu SACKS 0 OOas2u5O
Refined sugars. steady; powdered. S4.S5a
$500; coniecuoners. 81 d0as 75 grauulsted, 81 l5a
$40. Keystone, s45OaS4C5
Butter. hrm; lnstern creamery. 2sc.; do. nearby
prnts, sic.
Eggs, weak aud nc lower. nearby fresh, lsi e
al mark; Western fresh. &c. at marx.
Live poultry firm; fowls l4alilf Old roostors,
llc: snring chicken, ualllsc. oucks. lbal6c..
geese. l4al5c. turkeys, ldalOc.
Dressed poultry firm; fowls choice, lici
do. iair TO good, l8aldia ac.; old roosters.I loc.i
nearby roasting chickens. choice. l5al0c; DO.
Western do choice, lfaloc.; do. far 70 good. ia
l3c.; turkeys. choice ana iaucy, 2OA2lcs do. faif
TO good. lSal9c; ducks. llalbc.i geese lOalSc
Potatoes. dull Pennsylvanla choice and
fancy. Der bushel sOa73c.; NY choice and
fancy, per bushel, 6sa65c; n. Y. do. do. per
bus bel. t0ar0c.
Flour steady,
bay steady.
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Is more trying on body or
mind than an irritating cough, the
kind that comes from a neglected cold
or throat trouble, and which, likely
enough, II let alone, will end in Ia
grippe, pneumonia, or worse than
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-07
LODGE ANNIVERSARY.

Grand Master l.. Irving Handy last
night visited Union Lodge, No. 5, A. F..
and A. NJ, Of Middletown, the occasion
being the l4lst anniversary of the insti-
tuition of the lodge II was celebrated
by a banquet to the wives and daughters
of the members. Covers were laid for
about 100 DR.. c. A. Ritchie presided.
Addresses were made by Grand Master
Handy, William P. Niles and Thomas r.
Madden of Smyrna, Rev. William Cain of
Warwick, Md, Rev. W. II. Hutchins and
james B. Cook Of Middletowu.
Union Lodge was instituted in l765 at
Cantwelrs Bridge, now Odessa, but later
II was moved 10 MiddIetown.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-07
TO HARVEST ICE.

About 80 men in the employ OF the Con-
sumers lee Co. went to Icedale, on the p.
q h. railway, this morning, to prepare
for utting ice, which work will begin in
few days The ice was reported to be
six inches thick on the lake and it is pro-
posed TO starr the worb OF cutting when
the ice reaches a thickness Of eight or nine
inches 1t is expected that the two store
houses there can be filed in four days of
"a hours each. In Fl ling the houses over
200 men are employed, besides a number
of teams The storage capacity of the
two houses is about $1,000 tons.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-07
THE VALENCIA DISASTER.

Associated Press Disratc Dv Special Wires
Victoria. B. c., Feb. THE coroners
inquest over the bodies of the victims Of
the Valencia wreck resulted in a verdict
OF death by accidental drowning, the jury
adding that no blame was attached 10
Capt Johnson after the ship struck, as he
then did an possible for the safety Of his
crew and passengers.
The search for victims Of the wreck has
been abandoned Ninety-three wreck
victims remain unbound OF the l20 persons
drowned
Az the investigation Edward Shields
o seaman, testified that within three
minutes Of the time Capt. Johnson shouted
IAN hands on deck all the liieboats had
been sent away without an officer in charge
Of any, leaving only the working boat, IN
which the boatswain's crew reached shore
the next morning.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-07
PARLIAMENTARY AB8URDIIIES

The British Parliament can abolish
any institution Of the country-tho
throne, the church, the courts Of JUS
tioe- and can even extinguish itself.
''lt can do auy thing, said Lord
Palmerston, when Prime Minister,
"but turn q man into a woman, or
woman into a man. - But, adds a
writer In the Grand Magazine, it 10
often unable to make sense" Of the
statutes in which II embcdies its au-
thority.
one Of the ludicrous enactmeuts TO
be found In acts of parliAment Is the
statute for the rebuilding Of Chelmsford
Jail. The bill as originally drafted pro-
vided that prisoners should be confined
in the old Jail until the new one was
butt; but in committee a clause was
added 10 the effect that the new prison
should be constructed out OF the ma
terials of the old, and the bill became
law before anybody detected this glar-
ing ahauTdity.
Then there is the fifty. second
Of George III, chapter ll6, which en-
acts that the penalty imposed under it
shall be given, half tc the King and half
to the poor Of the parish. Alter the act
had been passed 10 was discovered
/ InNN LIN UHuulNN MnNNu hnN 4AN HAlNAANN
is transportation for fourteen years.
| The FIRST intention was that the penalty
should be line OF 800 pounds. On
second thought, Parliament substituted
a term of penal sersitude; but it for
got TO omit the clause providing for the
/ division Of the spoils between the King
and his indignant subjects.
Again the Darlington improvement
act 1872 has a definition" which it
would puzzle the most astute lawyer TO
explain. IL reads: 1.-THE term new
building means any building pulled OF
burnt to, or within, ten feet Of the
surface OF the adjoining ground.
Such mistakes are due to clumsin ess
or carelessness Others as amusing
arise from the use OF misuse of techni-
cal language. Even the lay member
tries 10 copy the iarRon OF the lawy eIs,
and the result frequently is that be
ooufuses everyone. including himself.
One amendment proposed by such a
member was Worded az follows; Every
DOG found trsspassing on inolosed lanu,
upscoompanied by the registered owner
| of such dog, OF other person, who
shall on being asked for his true name
and address may then and there be de-
stroyed by such ocoupier OF by his
orders. " But this gem OF meaningless
rhetoric was not passed.
Peers Of the realm as we'll as the
humble Commons are not above laps
inc into ambiguity. A certain nobls
lord in committee on the Agricultural
Holdings bill put down this startling
notice;
"To ask the Government whethel
they will consider the practioahility
of introducing some provision for al.
leyiating the great hardship now sui'
fered by the family OF any clergyman
II he dies while occupying his glebe,
as many clereymen have lattsrly found
ihe-,selses reluctantly compelled te
do"
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OBITUARY.

John W. Reed. aged 50 years, died
last Saturday at 1850 Heald street.
Sarah L. jefferson, a child, died yes
terday at 1900 West Fifth street.
Mary Mckee, aged 81 yeaIs, died on
Moncay at 303 West Twelfth street.
Peter j. Mark, aged 81 years, died on
Monday at 17l2 Pennsylvania avenue.
Willard p. Mettler, a child, died at
PennsbuIy, Pa, on January 3lst, and
the body was brought to Wilmington
for burial.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-07
CENTRAL LABOR UNION.

The Central Labor Union, at its meet
ing lastEnight, adopted resolutions favor
ing the municipal ownership Of all public
utilities and cited a number Of complaints
against the Wilmington City Railway Co.
II was announced that the speakers at
the massmeeting to be held in Turn Hall
next Tuesday evening will be J. l.. Rodier
of Washington, d. c., who is known as
the missionary Of the A. +. Of L.; John NJ.
Dorney Of this city and Mr.. Cohen Of
Philadelphia.
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BUILDING OPERATIONS.

Building Inspector Counelly today
issued a permit TO James W. Hewea 10
make alterations 90 the property No.
2l25 Market street, at a cost Of SiO0i
Permits have also been issued to
Charles Horn 20 build an addition to
iO7 West Ninth street, for Albert
Jhcquott, at a cost of $50; Dillon &
Laskanski, to erect a dwelling at 224
Seventh avenue, at a cost Of 81, 200,
and to Alfred downward, 70 place q
mansard roof on Q. N. banks' build
inv. at 4l3 Market street, at q cost Of
8 80, aud to make repairs at 1901 Mar.
ket street, for Mrs. II. b. Bradford,
for $50.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-07
Treat for Tug Boat Grew

The crew Of the tug boat Laura b. OF
the p. d r. railway service. Capt. slant
Atkins. master, had a treat for their
dinner today. The men have been talk
ing of coon dinner for some time and
Can't. Atkins located fine fellow hanging
in the market on King street yesterday.
lie purchased the animal and the steward
OF the tug prepared tempting meal OF
coon and sweet potatoes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-07
sunday Breakfast Mission.

The monthly meeting Of the board of
directors Of the Sunday Breakfast Mis-
sion was held last evening Seven mem
bers were present. The reports of the diff
fereut committees were received. The
chief discussion was upon the question
of heating the mission building. Il was
reported that the four stoves in the
building failed 10 properly heat il and
that cellar heater would be cheaper and
more satisfactory No definite action
could be taken because the mission has
not sufficient funds to install proper
heating apparatus.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-07
THE FIRnMENs CONVENTION.

u Has Boon U0clueu % HoIu u ~ INC
Irish-American Hall.
It has been decided to hold the convention
ton Of the city fire companies on tebru-
AIRY 4th. at the lrish-American Hall, and
invitations are being sent to AL OF the COM
panies to send representatives, each com
pany being entitled to five.
The convention will Immediately follow
the monthly meeting OF the Phoenix Co.,
which will be help on the 18th.
The object Of the convention is 20 dis
cuss the matter Of rotation with regard to
the officers Of the department
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TWO MEN HURT.
The Result Of Horse Being Frightened
by a Train

by a Train
A horse attached to a carnage belong
in1g TO the Pure Oil Co., and driven by
Martin Ainscow, ran away this morning
from Seventh street and Railroad avenue.
Alnscow was thrown from the carriage
and slightly injured The carriage was
demolished. Up 10 l.30 O'Clock this
afternoon the horse had not been re-
turned TO the owner.
a passenger train frightened the horse
ana caused 1t to run away
AZ Seventh and Church streets Amos
DIIummond, aged - years, Of No. lOl
spruce street, was knocked down by the
runaway and pretty badly hurt. He
was taken in the Phoenix ambulance to
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-07
HARRY R. snTH sENDs REaARDs.

Former City Councilman is Well and
Happy and Wants 70 be Remembered
to His Friends Here.
When a report became current here
TO the effect that ex-City Councilman
Harry r. Smith had died in California,
William /. Hamann. secretary of Viii
mngton Lodge of Elks, communicated
with San Francisco Lodge, with which,
o was known, Mr. Smith had been identi-
tied. and today Mr.. Hamann received the
following reply from Herman kohn,
secretary of the San Francisco lodge;
Brother Smith Is the liveliost dead
man you ever saw He is now and has
been for the past eight months in the
employ OF this lodge, having charge Of
the bar and rooms. lie is perfectly hap
happy and sends his best wishes and kind
regards TO yourself and all inquiring
friends"
The letter was written last Friday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-07
To Give Musicale.

Grace Home Mission Circle will awe
musicale tomorrow evening at the
home Of Mrs. Gertrude Underwood,
9Oi Delaware avenue. Those who
will take part are Miss Grace Savidge
Of Philadelphia, soprano; Miss julia
Margaret Baynard, soprano and eloou-
ZIONIST; Miss Lida Fox, oontralto and
piano; Miss Leila Benson, pianoi II.
j. Muhlhnusen, accompanied; Francis
Pierpont Davis Of Baltimore, baritone
W. r. Hughes Of PHILADELPHIA, tenor.
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Rnnd Given.

Sanisaw Kaprowsk who was arrested
an January 3lst on the charge Of issuing
a libel against Michael Emory, gave bail
in Inc sum of 81 900. Andrew JoacSl-
mowski was his surety. J. Frank Ball
represents Emory It is a civil action
and the bail bond Of kaprowsh was
given to Sheriff ellis.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-07
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
Chicago, H., Jan. Moderate demands
by shorts and commission house held May
wheat steady around S51s, today.
ON liberal local receipts and small volume
Of business, May corn sold off TO Az.
May oats we're easy, at 30Aa301s.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-07
TRUE BILLS FOUND.

The grand jury found the following true
bills this morning.
Larceny Michael Newell, Howard
Marshall
Bigamy- -Elwood L. Paxson, George
NJ Bristow, alias George d. Bristow.
Assault with intent TO commit murder
Austin Donovan.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-07
,r.rriar. wa.ara.inra.

A man, who was ia the corridor of
the County Court House on the Second
floor, standing near the room used
hy female witnesses, this morning,
oserheard conversation between dis
oustsd wives that would indicate that
10 their opinions marriage was fail
ure.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-07
Horse Made a Dash.

John b. Timmins, the crossi uR ten
der at French and Water streets, who
looks after the safety of the travelling
public, although having but one arm,
pluckily caught a runaway horse Of
the ID. b. Jones estate OF Sil Market
street, yesterday afternoon, at 2.s0
O'Clock. The horse was at the express
Office. Some noise startled it while it's
oaretaker was out Of the wagon and the
horse ran west between the station
and Office building and in his quick
turn overturned the wagon on French
street, destroying the top, which was
new. The horse gained its ieet and
Iimmius caught it as it was dash
lug of, and prevented injury to a
number of people, who were crossing
the railroad tracks and who hastily
crowded each other in their efforts to
get out of the way. A large st. Ber-
lHrd dog, which was IN the wagon,
jumped out ana scampered up French
street. Max Mirlhaoh, $40 Randolph st. e,
Philadelphia, in getting out Ct the
way, fell into coal box of the George
W. Bush & Sens Co., aud sustained
some scratches.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-07
pailwau nmnsrs Elactsd.

The newly-elected directors Of the VIII
minqton. New Castle & Southern Railway
Co. held a meeting, this morning IN the
Office of the company, in this city, and
elected the following officers for the ensu-
ing vear:president, Henry l.. Evans Vice
president, Willard Salisbury Secretary,
rhauncev =. Holcomb; Treasurer, j.
Chester Gibson.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-07
ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF.
John Maloney Nominated by the Brandy
wine Co.

At a meeting of the Brandywine Fire
Co., last night. John Maloney was nomi-
mated for the position Of FIRST assistant
chief Of the Fire Department for the
election to be held in May. Mr., Maloney
who is one of the charter members of
the Brandywine company is we'll
known member of the Fire Department.
The company had a contest. which was
one of the most spirited in the history
of the department Originally the candi-
dates were Mr.. Maloney, James II. Barr
John Townsend and James Burton, but
Mr.. Burton withdrew and when it came
time for the balloting the contest was
between Nessrs. AIalonev and Barr. The
vote was as follows; Maloney, 34i Barr,
%; Townsend. 4.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-07
Marri d at the Cathedral.

Miss jennie T. Beehan, daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. p. w. Beehan OF llO6. West
'Third street. and Thomas A. Brand, were
married at Z O'Clock this morning IN the
cathedral. by Nicar-General Rev. john
4 LYONS. A wedding breakfast followed
the ceremony at the home OF the brides
parents.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-07
rlra Boz Key Changed

The key for fire alarm box No. 8, at
Tenth and Walnut streets. which vas
formerly kept at the plant Of the Vul-
oanizad Fibre o., at that loca tion,
has been moved TO the house at the
northwest corner Of Tenth and Walnut,
because the oliice Of the fibre company
Is not open &C night.