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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-26

donia: Mayo Thomas Independence.
/ Fourth district-T. H. Grisham, Cot
tonwood Falls; ]. T. Neihart, Carbon
dale
Fifth district-Frank wilkerson.
Gypsum City; r. A. Lovett, Salina-
Sixth district-John Connolly, Colby;
w. s. Fleming, Oberlin.
Seventh districts. ]. Hale, La
Crone; w. P. Horrison, Sterling.
Eighth district-F. B. Lawrence, Ell
Dorado.
UNITED STATES SENATOR.
8. A. Smith, Winfield.
GOVERNOR.
Geo. F. Hibner, Concordia.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
M. G. Porter. Hill City.
ATTORNEY GENERAL.
David E. Crossley. Clay Center
SECRETARY OF STATE.
Frank Curry. Topeka.
AUDITOR
F. 8. Welsh. Newton.
TREASURER.
L. F. Barrett, wichita.
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC
INSTRUCTION.
Grace E. Brewer, Girard.
SUPT. OF INSURANCE.
F. NJ. Lutschg, Great Bend.
STATE PRINTER.
E. M. Ffrestone, Fort Scott.
RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.
d. Beedy, Colby.
d. v. Moore, Dodge City.
Moses Whitcomb, Fort Scott
JUSTICES SUPREME COURT.
Myron F. Wilsey, Hiawatha.
o. r. Mitchell wellington
w. j. Mcmillan, Usage City.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
c. F. Miller, Emporia.
]. o. Smith, Leavenworth.
Turner Holcomb, Ell Dorado.
John c. Stratton, Hutchinson.
Chas. Wright, Neodesha
8. D. Grimm, Concordia.
A e. Welch, Hugoton
c. p. Lee, Winfield.
Andrew Wintzen, Coffeyville.
A. Rutgers, Cove City.
CONGRESSMEN.
First District-J. F. Willets, Nc
Louth.
Second Districts. M. Stallard, Fort
Scott.
Third District-B. F. Wilson, Gi-
rard
Fourth District-w. J. Milnken,
Eureka.
Fifth District-w. L. Nixon, Abb
lene.
Sixth District-H. M. Elliott, Good
land.
Seventh District. M. Brown, Ar
lington.
Eighth District-A. A. Roe, wich-
ita.
Prohibitionists.
UNITED STATES SENATOR.
e. C. Shouse. Parsons.
GOVERNOR.
Albert L. Hope. Abilene.
Is LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
AL. Evers. Dillon.
ATTORNEY GENERAL.
w. c. Wolfe. Ellsworth.
SECRETARY OF STATE.
G. L. Avery, Nickerson SAP
AUDITOR.
r. e. A.. Kennedy, Anthony.
TREASURER
William Volkland, Bushton.
SUPT. PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.
Mrs. L. K. Carpenter, Oswego.
SUPERINTENDENT INSURANCE.
w. E. M. Oursler. Wichita.
STATE PRINTER.
E. c. Hadley, Kansas City.
J. M. Laird. Harper.
nAlLIeOAD SOM MM1So1ONE EiS.
L. A Benson, Clay Center.
Henry Roelfs, Bushton.
Geo. w. Martin, Medicine Lodge.
JUSTICES SUPREME COURT.
]. r. Harner. pleasanton.
Mrs. Anna E. Austin. Pleasanton.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
w. r. Preston. Walnut.
Folney Taylor, Fredonia.
Geo. F. Gear, Parker.
D. w. Wilson. Oatville.
DR.. Grissell. Ransom.
w. r. Bechtel, Maxville.
J. T Oldham, Ell Dorado.
John T. Nelson, Osborne.
Geo. E. Carnahan, youngstown.
M. C. Werner, Alden.
CONGRESSMEN.
First district-No nomination.
Second district-David johnson
Welda.
Third district-No nomination.
Fourth district-E. L. Lindley, EN-
poria.
Fifth district-William H. Eaton
Clay Center.
Sixth district-No nomination.
Seventh diStrict-No nomination.
Eighth district-Milton J. Stemmetz
Heston.
FOUGHT FOR HIS LIFE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-26

Chicago, June 26.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Generally fair tonight and Satur-
day. Warmer tonight.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09
WANTED
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT Two modern front
rooms, furnished. 201 N. Lea.
FO RENT OR SALE The Hand
Laundry. Inquire I'll w. 4th ST. Al
so want to buy a couch. 65t1
FOR RENT One or two furnished
rooms, POT N. Lee. 65t5*
FOR RENT If you wan to rent a
pretty ranch home, Is acres, plenty
of fruit and alfalfa, ~artesian wen,
only a mile from +. o., address "Du-
senbury," Record office. 62eod4t
FOR RENT Nice house keeping
rooms. 300 N. KY. 64t3s
FOR RENT Two room house on
N. Pecos St.. SO per month.-Ul-
lery Furniture Co. 62t3
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09
Cruise has rubber tires now.

c.. G. Hughes, wife and baby, Mrs,
James A. Kutz and son and Mrs. Mary
FIshback left this morning on their
return to Mount Pulaski, Ia, after
SPEEDING a week as guests of l.. A.
Mann and family, who live six miles
southwest of Roswell.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

T.-Mhite, and will be here about two
weeks. Mrs. White is also entertain.
ing her daughter, Mrs. w. s.. lay.
who now lives at Meek. Mr.. Day has
opened a store at Meek. Mrs. Day
will go home tomorrow.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

Mrs. A. l.. Plummer left this morn
ing for Kansas City to stay six weeks.
Upon her return she will take up
work as reader for the local Christian
Science church.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

Made while you wait. We get out
abstracts on shorter notice than any
body. We are better equipped, and
have a larger force of assistants
than yer before, and can give you
the best satisfactio7.-Title G Trust
Company.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

Mrs. Charles Bond and daughters,
Louise Evans and Marjorie Bond, left
this morning for Bowie, Tex, where
they will spend the winter, returning
to Roswell in the spring.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

c.. E. Dunn and NJ. B. Edmondson
Winchester, ILL.,, after a weeks visit
with G. r. Mclaughlin, of ZIP North
Kentucky venue.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Ogle left this
morning on a three weeks trip to
Denver. MI. Ogle goes to look after
business for the Odd Fellows lodge,
and Mrs. Ogle for pleasure.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

The opening meeting of st. And
rew's Guild will be held at st. And
rews Mission Thursday, September
10th, at 200 p. m. All the members
are urgently requested to be present.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

j. r. Dendinger arrived his morn
ing from a trip to Dallas, FIT. Worth
and points in southern Texas.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

J.. G.. Astrom and daughter, Hannah,
arrived last night from Topeka, Kan,
and expect to make Roswell their
home. Both are looking for work.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

The Roswell Telephone Co.. will
have out a new directory Oct. 18th,
Anyone wishing a change in number
or name, phone No. 200. 64t6
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

j.. H. Nook came in from the lower
valley this morning to consult over
h Hagerman prospect oil we'll at
Headquarters ranch.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

Don't forget the number, 300 North
Main, where abstracts are made on
shortest notice by the Title & Trust
Company.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

Clyde Fulton. sa1esm1 a for the Dill
ley Furniture -Coss=leEvs IS tomorrow
morning for a months v isit at his old
home ut Pfttsburg, Pa 1T win be his
first trip home after . residence OF
three and q half pears I'm Roswell
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09
-
Trade DIRECTORY.

its recipients. Such stationery car
be secured in Roswell at reasona-
BILE prices at the Record Job Print
ing Office, 402 N. Main st. Give
US q trial.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09
Real Estate.

Real Estate.
L. for ABSTRACTS.-Rosweu
Title and Trust Company, 303 N.
Main, Phone 81
. chOice selection OF both city and
farm property at good figures to
buyer. Also money % loan. Miss
Nell R. Moore.
A. c. WILSON, Real estate, farms,
ranches. city property. Office sos
N. Main St Address Box 202 RIOS
well, N. M.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

Percy Evans went to Dayton this
morning to visit the new gas we'll as
reporter for the Daily Record.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09
Abstracts.

C9AVES COUNTY ABSTRACT co.
F. P. Gayle, manager. Reliable AID
prompt 4t26s
ROSWELL TITLE & TRUST CO.
ABSTRACTS. real estate and loans.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

$1,000 to loan at once. Don't wait.
money.-Title & Trust Co.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09
Commercial Printing

While good clothes do
not make the man, yet 1t must be
conceded they have great influence
II, forming opinion regarding him
So Is it with printing. Neat, tasty
stationery has a good effect upon
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

s LOCAL NEWS. :
Fancy carriage work done by Cruise

Henry Russell returned this morn
ing from a trip to Artesia.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09
Hotels.

THE NEW GILKESON:- First class
dining room service. Meals SOC. Spe
cdal rates for meal tickets. Free
sample rooms. Rooms with private
bath. One block west of Postof1cs.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

]. w. White, of Niagara Falls. n. Y.
IS visiting his mother, Mrs. Walter
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

B. E. Hill arrived this morning from
Ell Paso to see his brother. Clarence
Hin, who is sick at his home on west
McGaffey street.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09
JeWelry Stores.

HARRY MORRISON The leading
n exclusive jeweler. Watches,
diamonds, jewe1ry, rich u glass
and hand painted China, Sterling
and plated si1verware.
L. B.. BOELLNER.-Roswel's best
jeweler. A full line cut glass, hand
painted China, diamonds. etc.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

l.. K. McGaffey n Will D. Sweet
went to Dayton last night to see the
new gas well.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

Expert horse shoeing at Cruise!
shop.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

LOST Little yellow puppy. He has
crooked tail. Finder please notify
! Mr.. Decker. 504 N Lea
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

If you are sick, try Battle CreeB
foods, at Makin's.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09
Hardware Stores.

Hardware Stores.
ROSWELL HARDWARE CO-Whole
sale and retail hardware pipe,
pumps, gasoline engines. fencing,
Enterprise Hardware Co.. Garry .
complete stock OF builders hard
es and kitchen utensils at live and
let live pr1ceS.-322 N. Main.
INDEPENDENT HARDWARE CO.
Wholesale and retail everything in
hardware, ti1ware, water supply
goods, bugg1es, wagons. implements
and plumbing.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

w. C. Reid returned this morning
from Carlsbad.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

F. A. Gaylor left this morning fo
Portales on business for the ContineI
tai Oil Company.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

Alfalfa pasture, 900 acres, with
stacks to run to.-Oasis Ranch. If
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

C. L. Renfroe returned to E1kins
this morning, after spe nding a few
days in Roswell ON bus mess.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

After spending eight weeks in Ros
well, Misses Martha and Oma Graves
returned to Portales this morning. I
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09
Transfer.

VALLEY TRANSFER--Al kinds Ct
transfer work. except moving
houses. Telephones, 400 Cattle Elk
change, and 455 residence.-C. ].
Tally. 40 LIMO.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

Miss Bessie Daniel went to Elktns
four days.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank G amble and 7
s. Burns came down fro m Clovis las
night on business.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

Will johnson made a trip to EIkins
today.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09
Lumber Yards.

Lumber Yards.
.PECOS VALLEY LUMBER CO.
Lumber, shingles, doors, lime, CO
ment, paints, varnish and glass.
ROSWELL LUMBER CO. Oldest
lumber yard In Roswell. See us for
all kinds of building materials and
paint.
KEMP LUMBER CO. See uS for
Standard Apple Boxes.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

Mr.. and Mrs. B. J.. Campbell, of Up
ton, left this morning for Elida OF
their way home.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

c. e. Hall, United States Commits
sioner at Elida, left for home today
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

D. G. Slater was here from Ha ger
man yesterday looking after business
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

ROSWELL TRADING co. Coal,
Hay. and Grain. Always the best.
Dast Second st., Phone 12s.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

Contracting & Engineering
RIRIE & MUSSENDEN.- lit W. I'd
ST., phone 464. Land surveying and
mapping, concrete foundations,
sidewalks, earth-work and general
contracting. &
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

MI. and Mrs. Roy Daniel have NOV
ed to the Morrow place OF North Hill
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

Are you going to the Lawn Social?
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

LOST Carpenters Union badge
Return to Local Union 511. 65t3~
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09
Advertising

Advertising.
The successful Business Man is
an Advertising Man. Let the people
what you have to sell.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09
BiIliard.POOl Halls.

Billiard.POOl Halls.
Bowling, Box Ball, Billiards, PooI:-
Entire equipment regulation. Pr
vate bowling and box ball room for
ladtes.-Geo. B. Jewett. Prop.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

Department Stores.
JAFFA, Prayer & CODY goods,
clothing, groceries and ranch sup
plies.
JOYCE-PRUIT CO. Dry Goods,
Clothing, Groceries. etc. The larg.
est supply house In the Southwest.
Wholesale and Retail.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09
BOOT BLACK

BOOT BLACK Expert on shoes OF
all feathers. I polish tan shoes and
do not stain them. Guaranteed
Henry. at Jewett's Billiard Hall.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

Grain, Fuel & Hide Dealers.

ROSWELL WOOL & HIDE CO.-Let
US furnish you with your Grain, Coal
and wood. we buy hides, phone 80
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

j. R. Stanley was here from Dexter
yesterday.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

AT MAKIN'S:- The best union
shoes and Buckskin Brooches, at
$1.25 and 5000
HILLS & DUNN.-We pay more for
secondhand goods.
50. Ne. 100 N. Main
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

Drug Stores.
ROSWELL DRUG & JEWMRY co.
Oldest drug store In Roswell. All
things up-to-date.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09
SanatOrium

ROSWELL TENT CITY AND SANA-
TORIUM, Incorporated DR.. @. L.
Parsons, Manager.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

Will Johnson made a trip to EIkins
today.
D. G. Slater was here from Ha ger
man yesterday looking after business
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Daniel nav NOV
ed to the Morrow place on North Hill.
LOST Carpenters Union badge.
Return to Local Union 511. 65t3"
c. E.. Hall, United States Commis-
sioner at Elida, left for home today.
F. A. Gaylor left this morning for
Portales on business for the Continen-
tai Oil Company.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. ]. Campbell, of Up
ton, left this morning for Elida on
their way home.
Miss Bessie Daniel went to Elk1nS
this morning OF a visit of three or
four days.
After spending eight weeks in Ros-
well, Misses Martha and Oma Graves
returned to Portales this morning.
c. l.. Renfroe returned to Elkins
this morning, after spe nding a few
days in Roswell on bus mess.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank G amble and T.
s. Burns came down fro m Clovis last
night on business.
Clyde Fulton. salesmE a for the Dill
ley Furniture Coss=leuvs IS tomorrow
morning for a months v isit at his old
home ut Pfttsburg. Pa 1T win be his
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-09-09

Grand Total Real Prop. s2.2s7.572.oo
The newspaper., 1908-03-27

A motion was carried to amend
Sec. 5 so that the first sentence
shall read as follows:-All resi-
dental walks hereafter con
structed shall be not less than FIVE
feet wide, the inner edge of all
residential walks shall coincide
with the lot line, the rest of the
section to stand as on first read
ing.
Sec. was amended to read as
follows:-Section 6. The curb
line on all residential streets shall
be ten feet from the lot line.
The tree line shall be as the trees
now are, but all trees hereafter set
shall be seven and half feet
from the lot line.
1t was moved and seconded
that the Ordinance be passed on
second reading as amended. On
roll call all voted AYE"
Moved and seconded that the
following resolution be passed:
REsoLvED:-That the Water
Superintendent be and is hereby
instructed to credit Milton
Spencer with the sum of So on
his water account because of an
error of like amount made in the
collection of frontage tax. On
roll call all voted aye"
Council then adjourned until
next regular meeting.
c. X. DIXON. Mayor.
Z. Z. HUFTY. Recorder.
The newspaper., 1908-03-27
A Good Trade.

If you want nice. stock OF gen.
eral merchandise in a good Wy
oming town in payment for a
fruit ranch IN this valley, and are
willing to trade on the basis of
$4,000 valuation. call at this
office for particulars.
The newspaper., 1908-03-27

Don't tail to see The Sherrys"
in their new $50 Comedy Sketch
written expressly for them en-
titled. "A Night Before Election"
a scream from start to finish. Also
The New Doctor" and "Of to
Philadelphia" every line laugh.
Olick changes-No waits-New
music-New songs-New dances
Ten minutes of Clever magic.
at Opera House on Saturday.
March 2S. A guaranteed Show.
Strictly First Class or money
refunded.
The newspaper., 1908-03-27
Garden Plants For Sale.

Parties desiring fine tomato,
cabbage, cauliflower. egg plant and
pepper plants can secure the same
from M. V. Mathews. He has a
very choice supply of excellent
plants growing in his hot house
and is able 10 supply all demands.
FOR SALE:-Twenty acres choice
fruit land near Elberta, under
fence; ten acres orchard twenty
inches Of perpetual water; $4,000 on
easy terms. Now is the time to take
advantage OF low prices as prices
will double with the next crop.
1. ID. McFADDEN.
The newspaper., 1908-03-27
Council Proceedings.

Crook.
Minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved.
Petition of 7. L. Beardsley for a
water tap was granted on the US
ual conditions imposed upon out
of town users.
Petition of F. c. Emry, ct al for
a street lamp at the intersection
of Fourth Street and Delta Ave.
was granted and the Electrician
was instructed to place the same
at once.
Petition of Clinton Oliver, ct al
for street lamp at the intersec-
ton of Second Street and Orchard
Ave. was granted and the Electri
clan was instructed to install the
same.
The Town Electricians reports
for the months of Jan. and Feb.
were read, accepted and ordered
filed.
Council then adjourned until
Mar. "a. 1908
Mar. "a, 1908
Council met as per adjournment,
Mayor Dixon presiding with the
following Trustees present, Crook.
Hem, Maxville. Nc Naughton and
Olinger.
Petition OF J. ]. Gabler. ct al tor
a street lamp at the intersection
of Third Street and Colorado Ave.
was read and on motion laid on
the table.
Moved and seconded that the
usual form be dispensed with and
the Appropriation Ordinance be
placed on its passage. Carried.
Roll was then called on the
passage of the above Ordinance
and all voted AYE"
The Sidewalk Ordnance was
placed on second reading. On
motion duly seconded Sec. was
amended to read as follows:-All
business walks shall be ten feet
wide extending from the outer
edge of the lot line towards the
center of the street, excepting
those walks on Third Street be-
tween Grand Ave. and Onarga
Ave. which walks shall be eight
feet wide. All walks on Grande
Ave. between First and Third
Streets and all walks on Second
Street between Main and Box Ell
der Avenues and all walks on Third
Street between Main and Onarga
Avenues are hereby designated as
business walks. All other walks
are designated as residential
walks.
The newspaper., 1908-03-27

Get your Abstract OF Title from
c. c. HAWKINS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30
PubIic Work. Comfroversy.


 Because the Board of Public Works did not conform to the resolution, of the City Council appointing q eommit- tee of three to meet the Council Com mittee with a view to harmonizing matters as regards the controversy be- tween the two boards as to control of the different city departments, the Council Committee, through It's chair man. " c. Carrsll, today declined to meet the Public Works Board, as . board, and insisted that they appoint c0fninittee of three in accordance with the Council resolution.
 The two bodies have been in a sqnabble as to whom has control of the different city departments under the new code and at the last Council meet ing resolution was passed providing that nve members of the Council meet three members of the Public WoFks Board with view to harmonising mat ters.
 At last nights meeting of the Public Works Board they passed resolution notifying the Council Committee that the Board would meet them tomorrow night.
 This communication reached Chair man Carrsii of the Council Committee today and he. acting for his commit tee. notified the Public Works Board that the Council Committee could not so beyond the resolution providing that the committees of each body meet, and he declinhd to meet the Board.
 The meeting tomorrow night, 1t is expected. will be postponed unless the two bodies get together tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30
MARINE NEWS.


 Galveston, Texas. Dec. 29,--Arrived: Steamers Mercian (Br.) Horricks. L!v- erpooI; Monadnock (Br.) Carr. New Castle; Basil (Br.) Giadney, New York; Norheirn (Nor.l Tonnesen. Progresso; Neuces, Hix. New York,
 Cleared: Steamers Mount Royal (Br.l Purcell, Liverpool; Maria de Larrinaga (Br.) Carroll, Manchester; Etonian (Br.) Jacobsen, Liverpool; Fl Rio, Parker. New York. December 2s and sailed. )
 Sailed: steamers Cuthbert .(Br. ) Couch, Liverpool; Magician (Br) Me- Ree, Liverpool; Disa (Swad.) Invard' sen. Frontiers.
 New Orleans, Dec. 2s.-Cleared: Steamers Beatrice (Br. )Randall, Lon- don; Momus (Amn.) Boyd, New York; HabiI (Nor.) Enaksen, Irona Hondu- ras: Mercator (Nor.) Kaisen, Puerto cortez.
 Mobile, Dec. 2s.--Arrived: Steamers Colombia (Nor. Boe. La Ceibai Times (Ner. Iversen, Havana; Belize (Eor. Hansen, Livingston; schooner NJ. A. Achoru. Bodden, Havana
 Cleared: Schooner Boniform (Br. Scott, Livingston; Annie M. Parker, (Br.) Duffy.\ Havana.