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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-10-18
:. WOODLAND f"
THIS GREAT MUSICAL FANTASY TO
BE PRESENTED HERE OCT. 23D.

Henry W. Savage's woodland" is
to be the attraction at The Beverley
on Wednesday, Oct. % Nv oodlaDd' J.
is comic opera. Or more properly
speaking, an idyllic opera, since all the
characters are birds of the forest. Mr.
Savage calls it a musical fantasy of
the woods "Woodlapd''-bv Pix'ey
aud Luders, the authors of The PRICE
of PiIsen" and king D0do''-was
originally produced in Boston. where
it ran for four months. Then two
months IN Chicago and ten weeks in
New York. followed by successful
tour of the principal cities.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-10-18
FOR ROAD COMMISSIONER

At the earnest request of large nun Der
of my friends, hereby announce myself
a candidate for the office of Road Commits
sioner for Pastures District, and if elected
will endeavOr at ali times to discharge
the duties Of said Office faithfully and i'm
partially to the best of nv ability. | ear
nestly solicit the vote and support of every
voter in Pastures District
Respectfully yours.
l. E. HICKS,
CraIssville, a.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-10-18
Apples Wanted F.!

Highest cash price paid for 10. 0O0 bush.
els of apples-Jobnso Ben Davis, Pip
pins. etc.
HUMPHREYS Il TIMBERLAkE,
OppositeC. IL o. Depot. =
&C IL ct Stanton. Va
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-10-18
F. v. LITMAN & CO.,
THE
Clean Cash Grocery !
No. 40l West Main ST
Best Goods J.!
Lowest Prices !!
Country Produce a Speciality.
Confectioneries, Tobacco and
Cigarsof the Finest QenIits
PHONE 564.
Country Produce a Specially.

mn you realize that vacation DAYS are
over and that the school session
| of l9)7-0S will begin in earnest.
We realized the fact some time since.
and for the past six months have been
working to that end and with the result
that we are more than satisfied with oar
| efforts.
We say without hesitation that we hays
the most complete stock of books pew
and second hand)-Tablets, Pencils, Satch
els and States. and miscellaneous scho0,
supplies that we have ever had and that
is saying great deal
Our long experience has placed US in =
position to know just what is needed
All of the useful little novelties thar
help to make school life more pleasant
for the beginner as well the necessities fas
the more advanced pupils you will ind
here in abundance
Parents who are unable to accompany
their children can send them to us with
every assurance that they will receive tbe
most careful attention
Caldwell Sites Co.
I Book Sellers aad StdllOaers.
MASONIC TEMPLE.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-10-18
DR.. Vineberg

The noted Eye and Ear Specialist, OF
Washington, and his assistant, DIR.
Buchanan. will be in StauntoD, at be
Beverly Hotel for two day, Friday and
Saturday, October 18th and 18th, for
the practice of his profession. DR..
Vineberg is a licensed physician, who
for thirty years has limited his work
to diseases of the Eye and Ear, and
fitting glasses He comes at the solic
itatiOn of the best citizens.
On this visit the doctor will test your
eyes and furnish glasses for $1.00. No
more than two pair to a customer at
that price. The best gold filled glasses
81 co. Solid gold spectacles or eve
glasses from $500 up Children's eyes
speciality. Artificial human eye and
ear phones of the best make.
There are but few cases of deafness
that cannot be cured. Patients too
poor to pay physician can have the
doctors service free. Come early and
avoid waiting. 101S 1t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-10-18
II. l.. LANG,
Mr. Tate Wins Suit.

The Bath Enterprise says: The case
of Hot Springs Lumber and Manufac-
turing Co. VS.. Tate Sterritt for unlaw
full detainer of 1000 acres of land Oh
Back Creek, was argued before Judge
Anderson in Covington last Monday
and decided in favor of the DEPENDENT;
Tate Sterritt. This; it will be re
membered, is the same case which was
pending in the Circuit Court, when
John Darnell was killed.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-10-18

Some novel features in custume ef-
fects will be seen when this dainty,
birdlike opera is presented here The
company that will be seen here is tie
only one singing this opera AID is com.
posed Of artists selected carefully by
the management. The production vii
be the same as that seen wlen this
tunefui col ceit was originally produc-
ed. Box sheet for the sale of reserved
seats will open Monday morniug at s
clock at the Beverly Bookstore.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1907-10-18

oTity of the Attorneys General who
prepared the memorial were Repub
| licans "
He commented ou RooseNalt's tend
ency to borrow good things rom th'
Democratic platform "a pro SIS which
Mr.. Bryan described as ''nibbling."
ut government ownership) is 6
pretty good threat to hold over rail
roads, for if they don't get out OF
politics, they will have to t out Of
the railroad business. And, IL J friends
when you come to the effective regula
tion of railroads. wig that's what thu
Democratic party has been fighting
for years. The question Of govern
ment ownership has never been ar
immediate question. 1t is only al
ultimate issue-an ultimate remedy
and is dependent upon the effective
ness of regulation.
Il believe l speak the sentiments O
vast majority of Democrats when
say that the American people Go wan
the effective regulation Of the rail
roads of this country, and out IN oul
section of the country the Dem ocratl
thus state what they want in the mat
ter of the regulation of railroads: The J
want, first, to tiud out what the rail
roads are worth. And what maj
who is not railroad attorney will Oh
ject to finding out what the railroad
| are worth.
what else do they want?"
1--WE want to stop the watering o
stock and the issuing of fictitious cap
itallzation. Aud who will obj oct
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22
Merry England.

Times and manners change. The
customs of London, ancient and mod
ern, greatly differ. Says the London
Times, regarding medieval days:
Dancing was a passion with every
body. From the queen to the milk
maid, all the women danced; from the
king to the crftsman, all the young
men danced. They danced In the
streets whenever 1t was possible,
which was one of the reasons why
May day was so joyous a festival.
The more courtly people had dances
dignified and stately, such as the
Danse au Virlet, in which each per-
former sang a verse, and then they
all danced around, singing the same
verse in chorus; the Pas de Brabant,
where every man knelt to his partner;
the Danse au Chaplet, where every
man kissed his partner they danced
together, singing minstrels' songs,
they danced In the garden, they
danced in the meadow. they went out
at night to dance, with tapers in their
hands they danced to beautiful music
played by an orchestra. Where is
the dancing spirit now? Where the
mixed kissing? When did Merry Eng
land die? When did 1t begin? Was
it ever so?'
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22
Clever Move of Spellbinder.

During one of the campaigns of
Hon. John d. Long for governor of
Massachusetts, the late Judge Char
lie' Thompson addressed gather
ing of Italians in the North end of
Boston After recounting at length
the virtues of the Democratic candi-
date, he summarized the qualities of
he Republican candidate in this man.
aer:
And what did this man Long ever
10, gentlemen? The only thing ever
heard that he did was to make a
translation of Virgil into English, and
If what benefit is that to you, gentle
men, who can read Virgil in the origi.
lal?"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22
SHOWING MADE
BY CARSON MINE
PRESIDENT CARSON is WELL
PLEASED WITH OUTLOOK AT
DUCK CREEK.

President Carson of the Carson
Milling and Mining company, has re-
turned, after spending three days at
the company's property in the. Duck
Greek district. Mr.. Carson is
greatly pleased with the prospects
of the mine and predicts that when
the public becomes aware of the
showings on their claims, their stock
will make a material rise in the mar
ket
He has some fine specimens of ore
which he has placed on exhibit at
the Mining Stock Exchange. Duck
creek is attracting considerable at
tention of late and some excellent
reports have been brought in con-
corning the great showing several of
the properties are making. Miners
are engaged in performing develop
ment work and the district promises
to be one of the best in the locality.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22
SUDDEN DEATH
OF An ITALIAN
CHARLES FOSSAT PASSED AWAY
AT LANE CITY UNDER Pc
CULAR CIRCUMSTANCES.

Justice Cartwright was aroused
late last night and informed that an
Italian had died at Lane City under
such peculiar circumstances that an
inquest would be necessary.
The deceased was Charles Fossat
and he passed away Saturday morn
ing while resting in his bunk. His
partner stated that Fossat appeared
to be sleeping when he left him and
he thought he heard him snoring.
What he really heard were probably
the death struggles of the Italian.
Fossat had been working on a sec
ton gang for the Nevada Northern
railroad and up to Saturday appear
ed to be in tive best of health A
physician who accompanied the JUS
tice stated that from an external ex-
animation Fossat probably died from
acute stomach trouble. Whether 1t
was due to something he had eaten
that poisoned him the doctor could
not state.
He had $3.50 on his person and
had seventeen days pay coming. The
money he had paved his funeral ex-
penses and SIS was over. This will
be sent to his wife and children. who
live in Italy.
The jury empanelled to investi-
gate the cause of his death returned
a verdict of death due to natural
causes
A brother worked with him until
recently, when he went to Ogden
Efforts are being made to locate him
1t appears that the deceased had an
account in an Italian bank in that
city and it is possible that there is
money there belonging to him. II
so. the officers desire to obtain il
and send it to his family in the old
world.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22
TRAIN AND THOMAS CARLYLE.
Two Men Much Alike In Eeeentricities
Of Genius.

Rummaging through waste of old
papers and letters the other day
came across stack Of correspondence
from George Francis Train in yellow,
red, blue, black and green pencil, up
and down, criss-cross, zig-zagged,
steps and stairs, road to Jericho, over
and under, lined and interlined, con-
tracted, abbreviated, etc.-anything to
puzzle the recipient. Train initiated
Carlyle more than he did any other
man, living or dead, because Carlyle's
habits were so much like his own in
clinations. Carlyle rarely spoke to
grown person in public, but he always
recognized little children and filed
them with nuts and candies, creams
and toys. poor little woman keep
ing confectioner's shop tells how
rich she got selling sweetmeats to that
strange old gent,"-"Tipp." in N. Y.
Press.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22
BERROWs' CONDITION
HAS BECOME SERIOUS

H. Berrows, the Salt Lake man
who cut his throat few days ago,
is not getting along as nicely as was
hoped for. He has taken turn for
the worse and 1t is rather doubtful
whether he will recover. Berrows Is
receiving the best of attention at the
hospital. He has to be watched very
closely lest he will attempt to end his
life.
When he was found at the Smelter
he stated he was sorry he had not
succeeded in his attempt as he be-
lieved he was doing the right thing.
Berrows seems to still have that
idea and for that reason 1t is feared
if given an opportunity he would end
his life
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22
Poor Color for Grass.

An Englishman who has been Wis
iting in the suburbs recently is n.y.
percritical, to say the least. Ever
since he has been visiting this gen.
tleman he has been fip ling fault with
everything. The othet evening they
were on the hosts beautiful lawn.
This would he charming" Mr.. Blank,
II 1t were not for the color OF the
grass" why, what is the matter
with the grass?' inquired the sur
prised host. TOO green, too green"
sighed the Englishman, ut spoils the
color effect. Record.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22
KNIGHTS OF PYHHIAS
PLAN A SOCIAL

At recent meeting of the local
lodge of Knights of Pythias Sal Hip
was elected master of work In place
of John S. Harville, who resigned to
accept the head Office of the order
chancellor commander. The follow
ing-named officers we're installed by
w. C. Gallagher. the district deputy:
John S. Harville, chancellor COM
mander; H. C. Reilly, master of ex-
chequer, and Sol Hip, master of
work.
Next Friday evening social will
be held, committee consisting of
Francis, M. Root, H. j. Schmittroth
and D. S. Dickerson having been ap-
pointed to make arrangements for
the affair.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22
ECCLEs AND PARTY
WILL SOON ARRIVE
RAILROAD PRESIDENT, VICE
PRESIDENT AND SUPERfN-
DENT COMING.

President Eccles of the Nevada
Northern, Vice-President Cannon
and Superintendent Duddleson ar
rived in Curries at O'Clock yester-
day afternoon in their private car.
They were met by F. A. McDermid
and were taken to his ranch, where
they enjoyed few hours hunting,
Mr. Eccles remaining at McDermid' S
ranch for the night.
The party leaves for Ely at this
morning. They will inspect the prog
ress of the line to the Star Pointer
and will make a trip over the entire
route.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22
Richer Every Day.

Every day the young duke of West
minister gets richer He is the ground
landlord of miles and miles OF houses
the whole of South Belgravia, a
fashionable district of London-and
for each he receives shilling a year
peppercorn rent until the leases fall
In Each month fresh leases fall into
his hands, and at the end of 30 years
the whole of the property, which is
now worth many millions, will be his
entirely.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22
A Busy Woman.

Many years ago visitor to the
home of the Hit family at Mount
Morris, ILL.,, found Mrs. Hit quite busy.
She was holding a child in her lap,
she was rocking the baby in the
cradle, she was knitting, and she was
leading newspaper folded over the
sack OF chair. The visitor remarked
that the sons of such a woman ought
to have good record. The late
Robert r. Hit, the congressman from
illinois, was one of the boys.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22
Woes of the Writer.

1t Is one of the journalists tragedies
that whenever he introduces thing
purely as an impossibility somebody
writes to say that 1t really occurred.
II use foolish metaphor at random
l generally receive two letters--one
complaining that the thing Is too vio-
lent and absurd, the other saying that
1t happened to the writer's aunt.-G.
K. Chesterton in Illustrated London
News.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22
INCORPORATION OF A
BIG MINING COMPANY

The Ely National Copper COM
pany, with capitalization of $5,-
600, 900, has filed certified articles
of incorporation with the county
clerk. The company owns $40 acres
south of the GirouX and Nevada
Consolidated properties. The NUM-
Der of shares is 100000, and the
value is 50 each The following
named are the officers for the first
year: Max Straus of Denver, presi-
dent; James B. Grant of Denver,
vice-president; Thomas Kelly of
Denver. treasurer Edward B. Nor
gan of Denver, secretary, and G. l.
Richard of Ely, assistant secretary
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22
Move on.

Few sketches in fiction excite our
sympathy more than the treatment Of
Little joe" described in one OF Dick
ems novels. 1t was satire upon the
methods of parish officers in England
charged with the care Of the poor and
helpless. Each parish, instead Of re-
lieving the wants of the needy, ex-
hausted Its effort in trying to get rid
of them and putting them OF on an
other parish, until the poor creatures
sometimes died of want while obsying
the order to move on"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22
Worship 4 { eux.

When Dean Swift was called to the
living of Loracor he ir .ugurated the
custom of reading prayers on Wednes-
day and Friday. AT the FIRST Wednes-
day service he waited in vain for any
one to appear except his clerk Roger
At length he began, Dearly beloved
Roger, the Scriptures moveth you and
me in sundry places and so 'eed
ed to the end OF the service.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22
PROPERTY AT DOLLY
WARDEN WELL DEVELOPED

ager of the Granite Mountain Cop
per company, before leaving Satur-
day for Salt Lake, that the compa-
ny's mines at Dolly Warden are fur
Their developed than any properties in
the northern section of the county.
His main working shaft is down 10
feet, the flow of water having pro-
hibited the men from sinking any
further. Blowers have been ordered
to overcome the bad air that collects
in the shaft. Mr.. Lewis will spend
a couple of weeks in Salt Lake and
will then return to his properties.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22
More Slavery at Home.

Generally speaking, the colonists
treat the natives with kindness and
consideration. Slavery and i'll usage
are unknown. You will see more pow.
'erty, slavery and sweating within
half mile radius of the houses of par.
lament in Westminster than you will
find in the whole of South Africa
South Africa,
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22
Attention, Fire Co. No. 1.

Ely, Nevada, July 10, 1907.
No. 1.-The members of Fire
Company No. / will meet each Mon
day at Z p. m. at the hose house of
said company for company drill and
will meet at p. m. on Thursday of
each week at the hose mouse for COM
pany drill. AS per orders of COM
pany meeting July 18th. 1907.
C. R. REEVES,
Cant. of Co. No. 1
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22
Moving Store Building.

The building on Aultman street
used as book store by Miss Grace
Paxton is being-moved on the va
cent lot just west of Wilson & Bates
store. The lot is the property of
George B. Tingley and has been
rented by Miss Paxton.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22
Corner oroesrx PhIlosophx,

1T is a mighty serious thing to be
father" observed the venerable man
on the grocery barrel. III your boy
turns out well your wife gets all the
credit, and II he goes to the bad you
get all the blame. And IL he becomes
famous, just as likely as not he'll dis
own both Of YOU
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22
A Proud Father,

Mr.. Philo McKernan of this city
has just received word from Los An
geles that he is the father of brand
new girl. He now claims he has the
right to be the proudest man in Ely
and is anxious to see the addition
to the family.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22
Smart.

There are five shilllngs." said the
old gentleman to his young grandson.
lone for each of your birthdays. What
more could little fellow like you
wish?"
only that / was as old as you,
grandpa replied the young financier.
---Cassell's Journal.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22
Face Was Cut.

F Z. Thomas was injured yester-
day ii an accident on the railroad in
which his face was badly cut. He
was taken to the county hospital and
will probably be around again In a
week or so. The wound, though
painful, is not serious.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22
Whist Club Meeting.

The. next meeting of the Bridge
Whist club will be held Wednesday
at Mrs. J. H. Kerin's house, instead
of Mrs. G. S. Hoags residence.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22
ADS
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-NEATLY FURNISHED
room, close in. Apply to Mrs.
Mingus at Court and Fourth SITS.
7-17-tf
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22

Mrs. B. w. Coleman intends visit
ing the Campbell ranch for week S
outing.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22
LAUNDRY.
CHIROPODIsT.
I'D. MCQUEEN. GENT Merchandise
BLACKHORSE

and San Picho, Ney. A complete line
OF Miners and Ranchmen's Supplies.
Hay, grain and feed coTrals Free
delivery.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22

julius Minnoletti of Newark, is
spending a few days here. He came
to Nevada in 1872 and first settled
in Eureka.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WANTED - DISHWASHER AND
yardman. Kennedy & Barnes, Nc
Gill If
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN ON PIANOS,
furniture, livestock. c. A. Myers,
with Ely Furniture Co. If
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22

WANTED-A BOY OF Is YEARS
or over to learn the printing trade.
Apply to foreman job department
at News Office from 9 am. to pm.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22

Jack Stuart and E. S. KilliheI
prospectors- are in Ely.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22

Mr.. Hoag and family, Burton
Plate and mother and Miss Graham
are going on camping trip and will
spend week fishing and camping
They have complete outfit and have
engaged two wagons for making the
trip.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22
BOARD AND ROOM.

ROOM AND BOARD-$6O.0 at Mrs.
DeVleming's, Murray st. 7-20-33-p
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22

Robert Mellich, mining promoter
of Denver, is in town.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22
IN AND AROUND THE CAMP

Dave Worth of Tonopah is in
town.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22
LOST.

LOST-BREAST PIN, RUBY CLUS-
ter, on Mill, Weber or Murray.
Finder return to Wheeler Supply
Company and receive reward. If
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22

LOST-GOLD WATCH AND CHAIN;
signet ring chain; open-face How
ard movement; liberal reward.
White Pine News.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22

The arrivals at Hayes Park Sat
urday were: H. Williams, McGill
r. w. Reid, McGill; George Thomas
Salt Lake; T. n. Proctor, Goldfield
C. l.. Crandall and wife, McGill; j
Nerva, Cherry Greek, and j. D. Ken
DALI Denver
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22

Fred H. Wright, who has been
connected with the engineering corps
of the Ely Townsite company, has
resigned his position to accept one
with the Western Pacific company
He leaves today to take up his new
work.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-07-22

day night at the Northern hotel were
the following-named: G. S. Nichols
and wife, Ely; George NJ Nix, Dolly
Warden; C. NJ Hoover Los Angeles;
c. S. Edwards, Denver; A. F. Adams.
San Francisco; Pope Yeatman, Smell
ter; Edwin S. Berry, Shelter, and
Frank Watson, Ely.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-09-28
SATURDAY. SEPT. %. 1907.
Fixed 1t Up

The case of the State VS.. Consta-
BILE w. H. Emery was terminated
at Standpoint on Thursday. This
was a case in which Tom Reilly,
proprietor of the Combination re-
sort, swore out a warrant for the
arrest of Emery, charging him with
using a gun contrary to the stat
utes. The warrant was issued by
Probate Judge Bandelin at Sand
point on Friday of last week. The
case was set for Monday, but a
postponement was secured until
Thursday. On that day change
of venue was taken to Justice Cos
tello's court at Standpoint
1t appears that the trouble was
adjusted out of court, as we under
stand that Reilly did not appear,
and that each party paid half the
costs.
William H. Emery has resign
ed as constable, the resignation
taking effect last Monday. Fred
D. Hoagland, now town marshal,
has been recommended for the
place by a petition numerously
signed.