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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
SION CATTLE TRADE
Prices Generally Today Were
Ten to Fifteen Below Those
of Monday
FicE CENT ADVANCE IN HOGS
The Supply Was Heavy, With 1000
Held Over From Day Preceding, But
the Demand Was Fair-Lambs Suffer
More Than Sheep AItho Latter Were
Slow at 10 to IS Lower.
FIcE CENT ADVANCE IN HOGS

Chicago, Jan 30.-Cattle were slow
but steady; general trade was lOM 10
under Monday. Packers were indif-
ferent, and demand from shippers was
very tame.
Hogs.
Hogs were five higher Demand was
fair. altho the supply was heavy. H.
600 being held over from yesterday
January shipments, which PROMISED
TO be phenomenally heavy early III the
month, are but $4,000 heavier than a
YEAR ago Eastern hogs have been cut
loose with a vengeance and prices az
markets down that way have been rel
atively much lower than at Chicago.
Sheep.
Sheep were slow at 10Ml5 de-
cline from Monday. Lambs are SUI
fernS most.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
THE DAY BEFORE.
(For Comparison.)

Chicago. Jan. 80
Cattle-Estimated receipts for today
$1,000; 15@2Oc lower; beeves, $50 a
6.O5 cows and heifers. Ito "a 400;
stockers and feeders, S.6oM4.6O; west
erners, 3.7oD4.65.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for today.
$4,000; mostly 1Oc lower; light, 4.05m
4.3o: mixed, 41Odp44o; heavy. 41O@
4.40; rough, 4.10@4.15; bulk of sales,
4.25@4.35.
.Sheep-Estimated receipts for today.
90 900; steady: 3.4OM5.65: lambs, 800
G7SO; yearlings, 5.oOM5.1o.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30

that calamity of some kind, or a.
least Something unpleasant, is in store
for YOU which might be averted by
taking prompt measures, If you could
make up your mind just what to dor
Mr. Sparkley Preaching for his hat)
--"Only once before, I think, and
wasn't prompt enough that time in
making up my mind just what to do.
! fingered until the young lady yawned
and looked at the clock. Good night.
Micc Hone"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
A Costly Hat.

women's hats are both common and
costly. as n rule, but woman In
Brunswick who made no great preten-
lions to fashion holds the record for
the highest price paid for an article
Of millinery. She bought hat with
lottery ticket which the mercha ant
accepted in place of the money. A
few weeks later the ticket drew the
great pyize of $4,000. and, though the
womans husband tried to induce the
merchant to share the results. he only
received Eos. That hat cost f14,975.-
London Stasdsrd
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
St. Louis Livestock.

ST. Louis Jan. 30.
Cattle-Estimated receipts for today,
1000: steady: steers. 3.15M6.0o;
stockers and feeders. 2.40@4.65; cows
and heifers, 3.15M5.25.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for today
10000: steady: pigs and lights. $3.50
4.35; packers. 4Oo@4.35; butchers and
best heavy. 4.30M4.40.
Sheep-Estimated receipts for today,
$500: shade lower; 3.5OM5.50; lambs.
5Om7o5
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
Lower Prices at Liverpool,
Caused BY Heavy Argentina
Offerings, Effect Prices
CORN IN SYMPATHETIC MOOD
Lower Cables Also Depressing Fac
tor-Oats Market Also Affected =
Provisions Advance Because of High
err Prices for Live Hoes.-The Range
Of Prices.

Chicago, Jan. 80. Wheat opened
weak today because of lower prices at
Liverpool, which We're based upon con-
tinued large offerings from Argentina.
May opened at 1.OOls to 1.O07s, and
sold at LOO. Minneapolis, Duluth and
Chicago receipts We're 234 cars.
The market became weaker. May
closing off 2B@2ss at 9o12 @9O1s.
Corn.
Corn was easy because of lower
cables and the break in wheat. May
opened at GOES G60&, and sold at 60ss.
Receipts were 273 cars.
Weakness in wheat dragged corn
down and May closed "A as lower at
COZ.
Cats.
Oats We're in sympathy with wheat
and corn. May opened at o31s to SO =
and sold at SO. Receipts We're 49, cars.
Provisions.
Provisions We're firm because of the
advance in live hogs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
an AlI-Round Man.

William v. McManus, the new pres
ident of the Letter Carriers associa-
ton of New York. had been discussing
the ideal letter carrier.
With laugh he ended:
eyes, the ideal letter carrier needs to
be as all-round, as many sided, as di-
vinely gifted, as the man a Cincinnati
sub,rbanite advertised for last month
THE advertisement ran:
'Wanted-A man able to teach
Spanish, water-color painting. and the
violin, and to look after a bull.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
Jefferson. No. 1.

The republicans of precinct No. 1,
Jefferson township are hereby notified
that a caucus will be held at the
Laurel Savings bank on Saturday,
February l, at 2 o'clock, for the pur-
pose of electing delegates to the re-
publican county convention, to be held
February 10.
CECIL ROGERS, Committeeman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
M arietta.

A caucus of the republicans of Mar
ietta township, for the purpose of
electing three delegates to the county
convention, will be held at the town
ship voting place from 2 to 4 o'clock
on Wednesday, February 5.
WARREN NICHOLS, Committeeman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
CHICAGO Horse Market.
Kansas City Live Stock.

Kansas City, Jan. 30.
Cattle-Estimated receipts for today.
5000: steady; native steers. AIS "a
500; southern steers, 4.00M4.75: west
ern. 4O0m525: native cows and heif
ers. 24OM4.75; stockers and feeders,
S.0Om47O.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for today.
$4,000: steady: heavy, 4.20m4.35; pack
ers. 4.O5@4.3O; pigs and lights, $50 a
Ais.
Sheep-Estimated receipts for today.
5000 steady; 425@610; lambs, $3.50
700
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30

ton of speculative holdings at sher-
ifs sale prices. one has only to con-
trast the present condition of the farm
ing community with it's condition in
1898 to see that powerful recuperative
forces We're within call in the closing
months of last year. which We're be-
You'd Invocation in 1899
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
COUNTY CONVENTION CALL.
Notice to the Republican Voters OF
Marshall County.

To the republicans OF Marshall county,
Iowa:
You are hereby notified that county
convention will be held in the east
court room at Marshalltown on the
18th day of February, 1908, at IL a. M,
for the purpose of selecting delegates
to the state convention to be held at
Des MoineS, Iowa, on March is. at
which time delegates to the national
republican convention will be elected.
Committeeman turnout the county
will take due notice of the following.
The voting precincts are entitled to the
following number of delegates:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
Chicago Livestock.

Chicago Jan. ~.
Cattle-Estiinated receipts for TO-DAY,
5000: opened steady; beeves 3.6OM6lo,
cows and heifers, l.10M4.60: stockers
and feeders, 2.60M4.6O; westerners,
g. 7OM4.6O.
Hugs-Estimated receipts for today
10000: opened steady to sc higher;
light, 4.0OM4.3O; mixed. 4.05M4 .31 u;
heavy. 4.O5GI4.40: rough, 40o@4.l5;
bulk of sales, 4.20m4.30.
Sheep-Estimated receipts for today
10. 900: weak; 325m5.60: lambs, 500 %
7.2O; yearlings, 49oM5.60.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
LOCAL LIVESTOCK MARKET.
Hogs.

ho0S.
Britain & Co., for farmers hogs, de-
livered in wagon load lots at their
yards, or bought by their country
statesmen. are paying the following
prices today:
All hogs over 200 pounds-3.S5.
Hogs. 100 to 200 pounds-3.5O.
Pigs, 40 to 100 pounds-3.5O.
Pigs. 12O to 40 pounds-3.25.
Pigs, 100 to 120 pounds-3.O0.
Cattle.
Britain & Co. are paying today. ac-
cording to grade, the following prices
which. however, are subject to change
without notice:
Choice cows and heifers-2.1o.
Cutters-i.75 62.25.
Good cows and heifers-2.25 @2.5O.
Calves, $50 to 200 pounds-4.OO.
Calves, 200 to 900 pounds-3.50.
Calves, over 800 pounds-2.5o@S.0
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
Linn, No. 2.

A caucus of the republicans of pre-
cinct No. >. Linn township. will be
held in the chapel of the soldiers
home on Tuesday. February 4. at
o'clock. p. m.
c. w. RIGGS. Committeeman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
The Overcome Panic.

U'rom the New York Tribune.)
No other panic in our history has SO
little affected agriculture and land
values generally as that thru which
we have lust passed, and the certain
ty that the new wealth taken from the
soil would soon pay for all our forced
purchases of gold helped materially to
check the alarm occasioned by the
boarding of currency and the shrinkage
in stock quotations caused by llqulda-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30

For Sale-Two Percheron stations,
weighing 1850 lbs each. 4 and 5 years
old; bay and brown; at Ed Braddock
ward
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
GreencastIe. No. 1.

There will be a caucus of the repub-
licstns of precinct No. !. Greencastle
township at the office of the UNDER
signed in Gilman on Wednesday, Feb
ruary 4, from until p. m. for the
purpose Of cccting delegates to the
county convention.
J. M. CARNEY, Committeeman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30

Wanted-Everybody to call at the
Novelty Studio headquarters for
stamps, post cards and ali small pic
lures, any size up to SKI. Prices 25c
and up 1872 East Main street, c. l..
Fields, operator.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
LeGrand. No. 2.

The republicans of precinct. No. 2.
LeGrand township, are hereby notified
that caucus will be held in Dillon
hall on Tuesday, February 4, at . p. M.
for the purpose Of electing delegates to
the county republican convention to
be held on February H.
H. Z. FOOTE, Committeeman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
TOWNSHIP cAUcUsEs.
Timber Crock Township.

The republicans of Timber Creek
township will hold a caucus at the Of
flee of W. NJ Clark. Marshalltown. on
Saturday, February l. at 2 p M, at
which time delegates will be chosen to
the county convention.
z. B. WILLIM
Chairman
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30

Tie republicans of Iowa township
will hold a caucus at the Albion Saw
ings bank on Saturday afternoon, Feb
ruary 1, from to. o'clock, at which
time delegates will be chosen to the
county convention.
w. c. VAN HORN, Committeeman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
Omaha Livestock.

Omaha. Jan. 80
Cattle-Estimated receipts for today,
$500 steady: native steers. $50 a
$50: cows and heifers. 2a5M4.25; wes-
tern steers. 3.Oom470: stocke1s and
feeders. 2.75 M4. 65.
Hogs--Estimated receipts for today,
10000 5G 10c higher: heavy. 4l5 a
4.3o; mixed, 4.10q4,1s; light, 4.05 a
Ais.
Sheep-Estimated receipts for today.
G,o0o; lO@15c lower; 4.65M6.0O; lambs
65O06S0.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
FOR SALE

For Sale or Trade-Good house and
full lot in First ward. Inquire of EDO,
T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30

Daily except Sunday. .(dp daily
Alb. QUITS, j. F. TALLETT,
G. p. e. 7. A. Ticket Agent,
Minneapolis, MINI. MarshaIItown, la.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
WASHINGTON.

The republican caucus of Washing
ton township will be held at the town
ship hall on Friday, January 81. from,
l. to o'clock p M, for the purpose
of electing delegates to the county
convention.
w. A. ELLIS. Committeeman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
Vienna.

There will be caucus of the repub-
lcan voters of Vienna township at
the center school house on Saturday,
February s. from . to 8 O'clock p. M,
for the purpose Of electing two dele
gates to the county convention.
w. G. KEEN Committeeman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30

ny hardly think" said the lawyer,
that you can get separation from
your wife on account Of her habit of
throwing things at the dog
But" said the man. with the bag
gard look and the black eye, every
time she throws at the dog she hits
me,"-LiyerpoQ Mercury.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
liscomb,

The republicans of Liscomb town
ship will hold a caucus on Saturday
February 1, at 2:30 p. M, in e. H.
Trease's office Liscomb, to- elect del
egates to the county convention.
ELIAS BUEGHLY. Committeeman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30

1SM2O12; imitation creamery, first, %
m25.
Eggs-Firm; tirsts, 24a; seconds,
23m24.
Poultry firm; chickens IL,
fowls 1872. turkeys IA. Dressed quiet;
chickens 1212 M20. turkeys 12@16.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
Linn No. 2.

A caucus of the republicans of Linn
township. precinct No. 1, will be helt!
at district school house No. 9, at 10
o'clock. Saturday morning, February l.
w. A. COPE, Committeeman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30

Brood Sow Sale - Will be held on
Saturday, February 1, at the Schlck
feed yard, Marshalltown. forty-fve
pure bred Chester Whites, and Poland
Chinas. Send for catalog. w. c..
Smith, Melbourne, Ia. Remember the
date.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
gu1es- 9epalen 9ars1alltn1u1 uaua, aauarp 80 1903

eastern markets have worked on the
trade turnout the west.
Better conditions. however. are looked
for in the east from now on, and with
conservative marketing i'm the future
there is no reason, why prices will not
seek a higher level rather than go
Lon
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30

Young Men Learn Telegraphy--Good
pay. short hours, positions guaranteed
to graduates. Actual practice on rail-
road train wire: experienced instruc-
tors; best equipped telegraph school
in central states. Catalog free. Inter-
State School of Telegraphy, Cedar
Rapids, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
Chicago Grain.

Chicago, Jan. 80.
Wheat-No. 2 red. 97M99; No. red
51s @971a: No. hard, 9S@1.0S; No.
3 hard. 96m1.O1; May opened, 1.OOA a
1.003s; highest, 1.0O3s @1.o0h; lowest
9s1a; closing, sSA @9S7s; July, 945s q
94A.
Corn-No. white. So; No yellow,
541s @56; May opened, SOS M6oA !;
highest, 6OA @60A; lowest, 60&;:
closing, 6012; July, 5SA M5S7s.
Oats-No. 3 white. 50@51; May OPP
ened, 53h@531a; highest, 5Sha low
est. SPY; closing, 52A; July, old.
1875.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
Quick Action.

Quick Action.
Miss Hope-"Mr. Sparkley. nave you
never felt that vague indefinable pre-
monition we all feel now and then,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
Special Announcement Regarding the
National Pure Food and Qruo Law

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not affected
by the National Pure Food and Drug
law as it contains no opiates or other
harmful drugs, and we recommend it
as safe remedy for children and
adults. Mcbride & Will Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30

For Sale = A number of fine claims
on the Lower Brule at 5000 each.
Come quick if you want one. Murdo
Land Co, Presho, S. D.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
Ranae Of Prices.

Rance Of Prices.
The following range OF prices are
furnished by A. ]. Clark. broker
member Chicago board of trade, room
b1oolr
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
ONE CENT A WORD.

and pool tables, billiard and bowling
supplies. We lead in cheap prices. The
Brunswick Balke- Collender Company,
MarshalltoWn, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN R'Y.
Maple Leaf Route.

Effective July Z. 1907.
TRAINS SOUTH
No 1, d. M..& X. G. Ltd. APPS am
No. 3, ID. NJ, 81. J. e *. c. Tx 9:55 am
No. 3, Southwestern Express $50 pm
No I, Des Moines Express Las pm
TRAINS NORTH AND EAST.
No. e, Twin City 4 Chi. Spec. 43O am
No 4. ST Paul & Chi En- 1890 pm
No. .. Twin City & Chi. Ltd. 1857 pm
No. s. from lies Moines ar
All trains daily except Nos. : and s.
J. r. HARDING,
Agent. MarshaIItown.
j. p. ELMER, 6. p. A., ST. Paul.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
Chicago Produce.

Chicago Produce.
Chicago, Jan. 20
Pork-May. 12.67h.
Lard-May, 1929.
Ribs-May, 6.77R.
Rye-Cach. SO.
Barley-S0.
Timothy and Clover-Nothing do
ing.
Butter-Steady; creameries. 21@
81: dairies, 2002S.
Eggs-Steady; 21@2.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30

For Sale - $50 acres good improved
farm in Marshall county. MINI, at
bargain. E. Fl. Keller, clothier, Mar
shalltown.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30

For saie-Chan staple stock Of
general merchandise in good little
town; only store here; sales average
$4,000 year; invoice $500. Can
buy or lease building. Good opening.
Address Lock Box No. 8. Abbott, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30

For Rent = 80 acre farm three
miles from town. Enquire No. South
First avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30

Wanted Men to learn barber
trade. Will equip shop for you or fur
nish positions, few weeks completes
Constant practice, careful instructions,
tools given. Saturday wages. Diplom-
as granted. Write for catalog. Moler
Barber College, Chicago. Ill
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
New York Produce.

New York Jan so.
Butter-Firm; factory, 1s121, held,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
Kansas City Grain

Kansas City Grain.
Kansas City, Jan. go.
Wheat-May. 94as: No. , hard. 94h
@9S.
Corn-May 54X: No. 2 mixed, SO.
Oats-No. white, 49@50h.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
FOR RENT

For Rent = Stock farm, 240 acres.
Near Liscomb. For particulars write
B. f. Robinson, MarshalltoWn, Iowa.
Rural No. 1.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
New York Grain.

New York. Jan 80.
Wheat May. 1864.
Corn--May. G9"s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
Iixerpool Grain.

Liverpool. Jan 30
WHEAT. Easy; spot, Is 7l.d; May.
as Cd
Corn Easy; spot, 5s sdm5s sd; jan
uary, nominal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30

For Sale-Cabbage-1 per pound
+. o. Hinecker, New phone S56, four
rings
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
St. Louis Grain.

ST. Louis, Jan. 80.
Mheat-May, 9S5s.
Corn-May, 575s 157A.
Oats-May, so
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
Ind Stocks.

Chicago, Jan. 30.
The following quotations on indus
trial stocks is furnished by A. ].
Clark broker fremont building, Mar
shalltoWn, Iowa:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30

Wanted - A good woman cook at
st. Thomas hospital.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30

For SaIe-On easy payments, bar fix
lures, new and second hand billiard
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
New York Exchange.
The Money Market.

Chicago, Jan 3O-New York eX'
change was at % per cent premium.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30

Wanted-Dining room girls. Stod
dart hotel.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30

Wanted = Dressmaking, also cutting
md fitting. 209 North Second avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
o S T
MISCELLANEOUS

Agents-Dollar an hour or sample
returnable. Automatic Curry Comb.
Sample postpaid, 40c. Particulars free.
Clean Comb Co., Racine, Wis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30

New York. Jan 3O.-Prime mercan-
tile, 5la m6l. Sterling firm. 4.S7l5m
1880 for demand and 4.S3S0G4S3S5
for 90 days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-30
Representative Cattle Sales.
Below are given few of the repre-

Representative Hog Sales.
Below are given few Of the repre-
sentative hog sales:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-09
CHANGE AROUND IN
NORFOLK COUNCIL |
Reports Of Good Deal Of Politics
in Resignation-Mr. Purdie
Qualities.
Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatch.l

j II
NORFOLK, VA, July s.-The city is
full OF rumors to-day that there is
politics in the sudden resignation Of
James L. Belote as a member OF the
Council. and that these will be de-
veloped at the next meeting OF Com
mon Council
The announcement OF c. Goffigan.
Alderman from the Seventh Ward, to
the effect that he Will resign at the
next meeting of that Board Is de-
clared to furnish the key It is now,
declared that Mr.. Belote. whose term
expires September list, but who re-
signed last night as member OF
Common Council. will be named for
the unexpired aldermanic term OF Mr..
Goff1gan. Leaders are silent as to this
report.
The further announcement is made
that President Burwell. Of the Board of
Aldermen, who removes from the Third
Ward to his new residence in the Sixth
Ward October 1st, will Immediately
resign. for political purposes. The
idea Is that IL he resigns at once 1t
will be up to the present Board of
Aldermen. with Good Government
majority. to choose his successor.
Waiting until after September LIST, the
ants will be in control and name one
OF that faction. c. H. Bull is spoken
OF as the successor OF Mr.. Burwell.
AIr. Purtlie Qualities.
T. s.. PurdIe. elected. last night as a
member ofSthe Board OF Control to sue
coed the late Col. R. Henry Jones' to-
day qualified for the position and i'm
mediately entered upon the discharge
of his duties. Bond In the sum OF s1o.-
900 was furnished, with the Atlantic
Trust and Deposit Company as securits.
Mr.. Purdie's long experience as a
member of the Finance Committee un-
der the old form Of government gave
him wide familiarity with the at
fairs OF the city, and he found 1t easy
to enter into the work of the board.
Extend Underground District.
Under the new city code, now await
ing adoption by Council, the under
ground district for wires has been
largely extended, the object being to
eliminate, as far as possible, all over
read wires in sections where there are
tall buildings and dangers Of serious
fircs. With the exception of'distribut-