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Mo Visible SIGNALS.

"Yessum." said Sandy Pixies as he
deyoured the wedge Of pumpkin pie. Il
sternly object TO the nefsrious practice
of clipping of de tails OF dogs"
"Ah. | am glad you are so tehdeI
hearted. my poor man." sympathized
the good housewife.
"Wen, it amt exactly dat, mum, oul
when a dog hasn't any tall l can't tell
by de wags If he is In good humor Oh
not. and 1t makes me skeery about ap'
preaching de house. "-Chicago News.
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Strict Truth.

May-she says she can trace her an
cestry on her mothers side back TO the
conquest Of England Fay-Thats cor
rect Her maternal grandmother was
married in leap year TO a man named
England. - Catholic Standard ana
Times
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"E. C. Dewitt Co., Chicago, H.
Gentlemen-In 1897 had disease Of tbs
stomach and bowels. In the spring a. 1902
bought a bottle of X odol and the benefit ! re
ceived all the gold In Georgia could not buy
May you live long and prosper. Yours very
truly, c. N. Cornell, Roding. Ga, Aug. "a
loOS.b Sold nv W. F. Creighton Go.
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OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF GAS.

- lily 6ail, april y, 1870.
SEALED PROPOSALS, addressed 10 j.. f.
Uhler, Chairman of the Committee on Light,
will be received at this Office until s p. M,
Thurdsy. April 20, 1903, for furnishing the
Gas Works with T Il RE THOUSAND
TONS (more or less) Of GAS COAL (2,240
pounds to the toni, to be delivered in the
shells at the works trimmed and benched up,
during the fiscal year commencing June
1908, and ending May 81, 1909, orders to be
accepted by successful bidders any date after
awarding of contract so that coal will arrive
at the works on or before July 1. 1908.
The coal must be Monongah, Tryconuel,
Youghogheny, Montana, Fairmont, Lincoln
or other gas coal or equal or superior yield
and candle powder Bidders can give their
figures on ali Of the mines, and are requested
to give candle power yield and analysis, per
ton coal.
The committee reserve the right to reject
any or all bids.
Terms Cash on 18th day Of each month
following delivery ofcOal.
By order Of the Committee on light.
apr9;d J. B. WALLER, Clerk.
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The RuIinq Passion.

"Why didn't your daughter go to Eu-
rope to study music. Mrs. Dihhsf
"We've got her ready 10 90 three
times. and each time she decided she
rather stay at home and show her
clothes"
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Beware OF lnquisitlve people. An ex-
cessiye curiosity to know all Is general
" accompanied by as great desire to
tell IL again.
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WASHINGTON SOuthern nv

Schedule in eject January s, 1908.
Trains leave Union Station for Washington
and points north at OF ana 08 a. M, IL OIL
3 "a, 807, 9 %, and II 80 p. NJ, week days.
Sundays-9 0S a. M, 1901, S62, 92S and
IL 33 p. m.
For Fredericksburg, Richmond and points
south at %, 4 81, 8 SO and IL % 8. m, 4:C2
0S local, and AZ p. M, week days.
Sundays 81, s 4S, and II % q. m. 4 O2,
5(S Qocal), and 9 AZ p. m.
Accommodation for Fredericksburg st 4S
a. m. week days.
NoTR Time Of arrivals and departures
and connections not guaranteed.
CIV. CULP, W. P. TAYLOR.
GEM Supt. Traf Mgr.
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Washington, Alexandria q
Mt. Vernon Railway.

For Washington, from corner Prince aud
Royal streets. week days, at $40. 10. $40
s 80, 45, 200, 71O, 40, 7S5, 50. 90,
S15, $50, $50. $50, $40, $50, $50.
m, 10 10, IL %, IL 30, IL so, 10. 25, 30.
/ 50, 2 TO- %, 2 30, 2 Sc. 10, 3 20, 40, 4 90,
4 20, 4 80, 4 80, 4 80, s 10, 5 20, 5S5, 5 45.
s 90, Is, $50, 6 so, 40, 7 80, 800, s 80.
90, 9 80, 10 90, 10 80, II 10 and II sep. m,
Sundays--7OO, $40. Is, 900, $50, 10 10
10 40, II Is and II Do q. m, u 10, II 40, 90,
20, 40, 2 90, 20. 2 40, 3 90, 3 20, 3 40. 400,
4 20, 4 40, 8 90, 5 20, 40, s 90. 20, 40, 90,
100, 74O, 8 90, $780, 900, $50, 1000. 10 30
and II 10 pm.
FOR MOUNT VERNON.
Leave Alexandria for Mount Vernon, week
days, 5 45, $50, 832, 10 25, IL % q. m, II 81,
Us, 226, 3S2, 4S6, S5, 705 and $40
p. NJ.
sundays--7 90, 9 80, 10 Al, II 40 a. M. 10 40
40, $40. 3 40, 447. 2 O5. rs and 10 is Q. m
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JOHN AHERN & CO.,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCEBe
And Dealers in
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS.
Country Produce received daily. Our stocA
Of Plain and Fancy Groceries embraces every.
thing to be had in this line.
We hold largely In United States bonded
warehouse and carry in stock various brandt
Of the best t......
PURE RYE AND MALT WHISTLES
made. Have also in store superior grades o.
Foreign and American
WINES, ALES, BROWN STOUT, &c.
- Satisfaction Guaranteed as to Prics Rno
Quality. -N&
Corner Prince and Commerce Streets.
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GROCERIES.
w. A. JOHNSON 4 CO.

WHOLESALE GROCERS.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
And Dealers In
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
Have on hand GibsOn's Xxx, xxx, xxx
and Pure Old Rye, Old Cabinet and Mono
gram Whistles also Bsker'sand Thompson'i
Pure Rye WHISTLES, to which they invite tbs
attention Of the trade.
Ordera from tho country for merchandise,
shall receive prompt attention.
Condgnments Of Flour, Grain and Countp
Produce solicited, for which they guarantee
he highest market prices and prompt return'
N. + corner Cameron and Royal Streets.
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MEETINGS.

NI0TICE.-THE ANN JAL MEETING Of
~ the stock holders of the PNEOM &c
TOBACCO STEINER COMPANY viii be
held at the Hotel Fleiscbmsnn, in the city Of
Alexandria. Virginia. on FRIDAY, the oath
day Of April, 1908. at 2 o'clock p. M, for the
elaction Of officers and for the transaction Of
all business which may properly come before
the meeting.
L. P. WHITAKER, Secretary.
aprlO eo I'd
THE ANNUAL MEETING Of the stock
l holders of the LOCKE COAL COM
PANY will be held at The Office Of Jas. X.
and II. B. Cation, III south Fairfax street,
Alexandria, Virginia, on April 9th, 1898, at
the hour of I'm. GEO. p, HAMLlN,
apr15 I'd Secretary.
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NOTlCE.-Having qualified as admins
" tratrix Of the estate OF ISAAC NJ.
STUDDS, deceased, all persons indebted to
SAID estate are requested TO make prompt settle
ment Of their Indebtedness, and all persons
10 whom said estate is indebted are re-
quested 70 present their accounts properly
certified for settlement.
Ms. LUCY NJ. ST0DDS,
april l0ts Administrative.
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certify that John NJ johnson has executed
the bond as required Of the commissioner Of
sale in this spit.
NEWELL s. GREENAw WAY, Clerk.
anr7 IA
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FINANCIAL.

An investment you wish to make, rest assur-
ed the safest Investment you can possibly
make is to deposit your money in the Savings
Department Of this corporation where it will
earn per cent. interest compounded twice a
year. Your principal will then be always at
youi command and cannot depreciste in
value. You can start an account with this
corporation for Sl.00 or upwards. If you
have other investments in view isn't it I'D.
yissble to have your MONEY MAKING
MONEY while you are deciding this matter.
There's many 81 or IS bill spent unneces.
sarily becanse it is carried in the pocket,
when a savings account would have discour-
aged or prevented the expenditure. A bank
account is not only a convenience, but great
encourager Of economy, so why not commence
right and open an account with us today.
We invite you TO do so and promise courteous
and liberal treatment consistent with sound
banking methods.
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HOTICE.-All persons indebted to the late
firm Of w. s. MooIe's Sous or Z. II. Cox,
receiver therefor, are notified to settle their
Indebtedness with the above named eomInls-
sioners at once.
aDFl0 I'll
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GALE OF VALUABLE REAL AND
y PERSONAL PROPERTY in the city OF
Alexandria, Virginia, including valuable
MACHINE SHOPS AND FOUNDRh,
ALL EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY.
AND A NUMBER OF BOILER EN-
GINES. AND A QUANTITY OF bhASS,
IRON, ETC.
Pursuant 10 a decree Of the CORPORATION
Court Of the city Of Alexandria, Virginia,
entered on the tenth day Of October, 1907, In
q chancery cause therein depending. wherein
Charles W. Moore is the plairtiff, and i.
Alton Moore ct ais are defendants, the under
signed will offer for sale at public auction. on
The Washington times., 1908-07-08
COOLER WEATHER
BOOKED FOR WEEK
!Fcrecaster Doesn't See An
other Hot Wave in
Near Future.
Heat Record
Weather
Bureau.
Anlecks.

After the second hottest day Of the
year yesterday, the weather forecaster
says that the cool breezes which fol-
lowed the welcome rainfall Of last night
will continue until Friday
The residents of washington, about
noon yesterday. were complaining Of
the heat. Even the thin people were
wishing for a cooling breeze. But they
only thought 1t was hot with the mer-
curry flirting with the number 90 at 1
D. m When the big thermometer at
Affeck's registered 100 at o'clock and
then creeped one point higher within
the space OF ten minutes. every one
was able TO appreciate how cold 90
degrees breeze might feel
In addition TO the i've prostrations
which were brought about by the ex-
&C 81 heat Of yesterday. Frank CescO,
> 'oIOreI Iaborer, living at 435 Franklin
street northwest, dropped dead while At
WORK In the arsenal grounds.
The cool wave which is now promised
To last several days more is general
throughout the northwest section of the
Atlantic States Even cooler Weat her
is expected tonight and early toner
row morning. with a gradual rise IN
Friday. The fOTecaSLeT says that no
more real hot weather is 10 be expected
Tor a week longer.
The Washington times., 1908-07-08
THIEVES
AROUSE KICKS

In a letter 20 the Commissioners the
Potomac sand and Dredging Company.
through its secretary. Z. p. Cameron.
complains Of losses from Its scoU-s
which discharge sand and gravel IN the
District property yard at the foot or
Third street southeast. The scows. II Is
said. are turned adrift at night by
PARTIES unknown, who have IN many in
stances taken the lines used IN making
them fast TO the dock. and IN fact most
anything loose"
7. eat T. r. Sutton. harbOrmaster. 10
whom the letter was referred sugg g
that the company employ a watchrlan
10 whom the-p police Will give assists nee.
which suggestion is approved by Major
Sylvester and .Corlmissioner West.
The Washington times., 1908-07-08

Choice q plain and
rough straws of best
quality. Styles include
sailors OF all sizes, and
the lateSs medium and
small shapes.
The Washington times., 1908-07-08
Sepenty-tfpe Killed,
Gotham S Heat Record

NEW YORK, July S.-FulIy seventy
five persons dead, more than 200 neat
prostratOns recorded, and misery such
as the East Side rarely has endured Is
the record OF the ten days of torrid
torture which fresh breezes and a
lowered temperature ended today.
When, with the dawn, light winds be-
gan TO stir in the tenements, their
suffering thousands drank in the cool
ing air. and as the temperature fell 10
% degrees at 10 O'Clock, the drop Of
twenty degrees from yesterdays tor
ture mark brought new life 10 all
Despite the drop of the mercury, six
deaths and several prostratiOns were
recorded today, but they We're rather
the effects OF the long hot spell than re
suits OF exposure today In all the
hospitals and in thousands OF the city 8
hotels heat victims are now recovering,
and the weather bureaus prophecy or
continued cooler days and nights -
looked upon as closing one of the most
serious periods of neat suffering the city
has endured for many years.
The Washington times., 1908-07-08

for the Republican candidate for gov
ernor and the balance Of the Democratic
For years he has openly traded with
the Republican leaders. and now ne has
the effTOn. cry 10 come here, after beng
repudiated by the Democracy IN open
State convention, and ask that you seat
him over the heads Of the Democrats
who have never voted the Republican
ticket nor affiliated with that party.
Democracy stands for home rule. and
we have thrown this man out OF our
party. All you can do III you are Demo-
Gratis Is 10 indCrse the action of our
State convention and repudiate once and
for all McCarren. of King s"
When Pennsylvania was reached,
Charles DOnnelly and William J. Brsn-
an presented the side Of the Guhey men,
while-J. BerwCCd DAILY and l. McWhis-
ton argued against continuing on me
sOll the delegates who are friendly 70
the Pittsburg boss. Both DOnnelly and
Brennan argued that Guffey WAS the
logical leader Of the party IN Pennsyl-
vania, and they denied that he ever
had made any deals with the Repu5li-
can bosses Of Philadelphia. whereby
they had aided IN defeating the Bryan
Ien in that city.
They stated that Guffey had worked
increasingly for the success Of the Dem
ocratlc party and declared that were
II not for his efforts and his liberal
contributions Of funds for the party use,
there would be no Democracy in the
Keystone State.
Say Guffey Sold Out
Daily and McWhiston accused the
Pennsylvania boss Of selling out the
PARTY in Philadelphia to the enemy. IN
return for susaSort at party primaries.
They declared that he had personally
begged every member or the last State
convention 70 vote in favor Of an Uu-
instructed delegation to Denver as a
tribute to his years OF service to the
PARTY. and they stated that ne promised
10 support bryan. but that he had alb
solutely failed TO keep his word. There
We're sev era heated verbal encounters
during the presentation Of the Penn
sylvania contest, which was reached
long after daylight. ard Il required rad
zeal measures By the chairman 10 keep
peace.
The last case taken up was the con-
test from the District Of Columbia. and
here also the evidence was exactly the
same as presented to the committee on
Monday The credentials committee
went into executive session. and at once
began the discussion of the merits or
each contest.
The Washington times., 1908-07-08

PAPE2HASGISG ana paiatins-Ws a-s
thoroughly experienced: have expert uorlusa-
both lines. pay when COuF0uIenL- Estimates
free Drop postal J. h BeckEith. SIS IN ns.
r1yI6-lu- ~ sa-s0E
The Washington times., 1908-07-08
TOday'S Vital Records.
Births.

Births.
Edward and Rose Burns, girl
William McC- and Margaret G Barber,
boy.
Harry and Hattie Ball. girl
Thomas A. and Halle V English, boy.
Richard 7. and Nellie +. Fletcher, boy.
John K. and Alice NJ. Frederiri, girl.
Jacob w. and Carrie Gerke, girl.
James G. and Edith HoOe, girl.
Sidney S. and Bella Jaffe. girl
Edward c. and Mary G. Jones, boy.
Grover IT. and Alice V. Kesterson, girl.
Lawrence J. and Louise c. Mills, girl
twins.
Fred and Ethel Shallcross, girl.
Hernert A. and Lucy +. Wrenn. girl.
Frederick J. and Emma 7. Critteuden,
girl twins.
James and Margaret COnley. girl.
William NJ. and Florence Frye boy
Harry and Bessie l. Hutton, girl
John W. and Louise NJ. HOllidge, girl.
Joseph A and GeneVieve Mortimer, boy.
William +. and Jeanette T. Nickel, boy.
Henry T and Lulu L Robertson, boy.
Charles c. and NJ. EStelIa Read, girl.
Charles l. and Nellie VOlland. girl.
Burley c. and Maude l. Warner. girl.
r. Golden and Antoinette Do1oIdson,
boy.
The Washington times., 1908-07-08
ADMIRAL DRAKE
TO UNDERGO KNIFE

BALTIMORE. July S-Rear Admiral
Franklin J. Drake. Z. s. n. retired.
is in Ibis city preparing to undergo au
operation at the Johns Hopkins Hospi-
tai Admiral Drake arrived IN Baltimore
yesterday and was taken at once TO
the hospital Il IS understood that he
IS suffering from an internal trouble
but Il Is said at the hospital today that
his condition is not serious
The operation VIII be performed Sv
Ut Hugh H Young as soon as Admiral
Drake has gained sufficient strength.
The Washington times., 1908-07-08
ENGERMANN WILL
FILED FOR PROBATE

The will Of John Eugermann WAS fled
for probate today. After a number Of
small requests the will devises two par
cells Of real estate 20 a gTanddaugh. or,
Katie Mary Kohler. Tor life, and then
20 her children.
The will directs that property of the
deceased on Morrison street be solo.
and that after 5000 is paid 10 Frederick
J. Kohler. a grandson, the income viii
be distributed among three children,
John CT EngeTmann. Theodore EnEcr-
mann and Mrs. Amelia HJnelIe.
The Washington times., 1908-07-08
Deaths.

Honosine Jardin, so years, 1857 U street
northwest
Magdalene c. Fender, So years, 727 Sixth
street northwest
Cyril J. Torment, 10 years, SibIey Hos
pital.
Jeremiah Donovan, Il years, Govern
ment Hospital Insane.
Frank Herbert, 50 years, 322 I street
northwest.
John Myers, 50 years, K street north
east
Francis Flynn, il months, Gas Morton
street northwest.
Francis Monroe. l month, 122S Maryland
avenue northeast
Walter Jackson. months, los G street
southwest
Ellwood l. WOolard, s months, Oh 3
street southwest.
Pauline NJ. Gier, II months, Olive street.
KenilwOrth.
George Med. Brown. 10 months, 10 H
street northeast.
The Washington times., 1908-07-08

The popular Corday
Mushroom Hat in black,
white, burnt. and blue
Made OF best rough
straw
The Washington times., 1908-07-08
Marriage Licenses

Edwin S. VIM and Mary J. Mcveigh,
LynchburE, Va
Dwight L. Armstrong, RoseviIle, Va,
and Lille z. Payne. Crest, Va.
William L. Douglas, Norfolk. Va, and
Jeanette J. ViOck, Butler, Pa.
John ". Moyhugh and Annie =. Grant,
Washington
Edward F Grace and Emma f. Biggs,
Washington.
Charles A. Rowland, Blackinton. Mass,
and Elsie LindenkOhl, Washington.
The Washington times., 1908-07-08
SI.5e and $500
Waists ..... csc

Exquisite new waists
OF Persian lawn or lin
Eerie material. showing
fronts OF all-Over en-
bTOlderE. panels. and
medallionS. a mum Der
of exclusive models
Special. CSC.
The Washington times., 1908-07-08
Special Notices.

Printing that pIeases
w can satisfy you IN printing. no matter
how discriminating We produce Sr-j-l-gy--.
effective displays and artistic color conn.,
tiOns- Lowest prices
JUDD * DETWEILER. Inc
THE BIG PRINT SHOP, 4zo-Zz uth -
5ys-tf
ROOF TROUBLE
OF any and al kinds promptly attended TO sy
the Weu-knoUn. best-egulpped roofing ex-
perts n Washington. p years in business
Grafton Son, Inc.
ne 9Th st. H.. ". Phone Main $50
rny-ztr.rao. 7ve-tt
Fine $3.50 Almost New Nah. Upright
DI ., SIS =
4 CASH-CREDIT TO ALL
Geo. Lawrence. SIS q. Tuning $50
THE VIoLTE 6-oF
Before going On your VaCaIirn haTa
your mandOlIiis, guitars. 81 v1olins TO
1870 nov zOr= Ave
ES>P:SSS =
&$&S 81
ALL CASES. al courts: collections
everywhere. aid in private difcuities:
loans negotiated: confidential u. s.
LEGAL CORP. 81 Bond Bldg mylO-tf
WILL THE YOUNG MAN WHO As
sisted my son, or any one who witnessed
the Automobile accident cor 9Th and y
SIS ne kindly communicate with J. b
SCHROIH, % q ST. Sc jy8-2t
CASE CHOICE LAGER BEER SOC To-
rebate on empties- Gal choice ClarsI
Port or Sherry, 75c. 7. p. BEAVERS.
- "a ST sw. Phone n 5-92- I2ys-s0t
Guarantee Dentist. SIMMER
49, rates. SET o. beautiful teeth
60 8: gold hll-nss. s. up Bridge
Z Gold Crowns. So Up DR.
Ul1ITID F. J MARTIN. 6I IN 81 nv.
5ezJ- .T-1zJ
KEEP COOLI Here's Block Ice CreaU-
Us per gallon special prices for -ecep-
lions, parties, etc JOHN s. DEN2SiE &
BRO. % u st. sw- myl3-w sd. un-SJt
PAPERHANGISG ana paIatng-We a.
thoroughly experienced: have expert worknea-
both lines pay when COuV0nIenI: estimates
sree- -Fop postal ). 4 5eckwilh. SIS tn ne.
- 80 s-s1-sol
At 18th AND H We have market and
laundry wagons. also Surveys and run
ebOuts. harness. wheels. and parts O
sames cheap for cash GEYER'S
apl-In, y, sa-e9t
WALL PAFERS Phone n l775
VIM. w. MATCHETT 1857 E l4sa
my15-eOd-9OL
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DEMOCRATIC
ASSOCIATION, MUnsey building All Demo
Gratis and others who believe in TIE eIer-.ll
OF William J. Bryan to the Presidency OF ras
United states are Invited % enroll As r1e---
bers IN the District q Columbia Deu1c-l-.c
Association Membership cards can he b.
tanned from the officers OF the association o.
81 the rooms OF the CLUB Regular meetings
held every Thursday evening - S 5'e-cck So
dues or assessments EDWIN A NEWMAN
President ROBERT +. NA-TLNGLE- Se----
tary. WILLIAM 1IcK CLAYTON. Treasure
apS-Wed-glLy-Jf
The Washington times., 1908-07-08

At 18TH AND H we have market ana
laundry wagons. also Surveys and run
ebOuts. harness. wheels. and parts O
same cheap for cash GEYER'S
apl-ua. y. sa- 90
The Washington times., 1908-07-08
So to SIS Lingerie
WaiStS....S L98

In this lot are broken
lots and slightly mUss-
ed or SOiled waists OF
highest quality. made
Of sheer lingerie mate
rial IN various exclusive
styles Choice, S1-9S.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-03

Some interesting matters were
brought up in the meeting OF he city
council last evening, which were
hotly argued by the members.
The first business taken mp by the
body was the saloon license applied
for by George Patterson, who. is now
OF the Talkington place.
Alderman Pressnel strongly objected
10 the renewing of license 10 Pat
terson on the grounds he viz two
days late In making application for
a new permit. Presnels objections
were oyerruled. however. and the
LIQUOR license was ordered issued TO
Patterson.
Alderman Walter Low, OF the
on the proposed boul-
evard leading TO the state FAIR
reported that the commit
tee we're not In the position to hand
in a full report on the matter az
present. but will do 80 az the next
regular meeting OF the council.
Alderman Greenbaum then sag-
sestsd that IN ebody state some den
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-03
THE CITY COUNCIL
HAS A MERRY SESSION
Saloon Matters PredOminae-- Loses License
Franchise Question POstpOned--MOre Paving

mite time In which 10 thoroughly dis
euss the Portland General franchise.
which has been presented 10 the
council for approval and special
MEETING was decided upon TO be held
next Thursday week. al which time
the matter will be decided upon.
The proposed purchase OF certain
lands In FairmOaht Park. which Is
TO be converted into city park. was
reported upon by Alderman Rad
eiiffe. The property In uestion can
be purchased by the city for the
sum of $500. and the present owner,
Mat Brown OF siSlverton. will take
part payment In bonds. The amount
OF the land aggregates about 20
acres. and for the purposes intend
ed, and Is said 20 be th ebes tloca-
tons within reasonable distance Of
the city that could be selected. Al
dermen Radcliffe and Elliott. OF the
seventh ward have been taking great
Interest In this Improvement.
The EnglewoOd Improvement
League presented a communication
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-03

to the city council relative TO a
mountain water system. which was
signed by several of the property
holders In that vicinity. They al
80 urged the council TO TAX esteps In
providing a suitable fire protection.
which they claim, is sadly lacking.
The matter was referred to the COM
mittee on fire and water. to report at
the next meeting.
A resolution coming from the
Board OF Trade was read. regarding
the unlighted alleys. The resolu-
ton cited the urgent heed OF lights
In the alleys. as being safeguard
TO the public from the criminals
who freuent such secluded places.
The committee on fire and water
were given charge OF this matter.
A petition was read asking that a
crossing be built ON Court and Front
streets to replace the present one.
which IN now In very bad shape.
committee on streets.
j, w. hristian. OF Eugene. sub
mitted a petitioa 20 permit payment
on assessments overdue on proper
~ an stSate street. which has been