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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-24
Harvard's Foot Ball Practice.

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. May Offspring
foot ball practice at Harvard closed last
Saturday with a game between the most
promising Of the squad now al work and
a team made up of graduates. The
spring practice has been the most sue
cessful ever held and has attracted a
great number Of candidates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-24
Cornell Cricketers Beaten.

ITHACA. \. Y, May 23.-The Cornell
cricket team was vanquis he'd by Havar-
ford here today in one-sided game the
score being 23l TO 20 In favor of the in
tercollegia;e champions.
Cornell defeated Hobart College at !,
crosse today by the score Of to I.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-24

bases Jonn< Schorn. Branner. Smith Miles 81,
Coleman GU. Sacrifice hit I.tchhrld. Donnie
play Litchfcld 10 Harris, First base on hailS -,
Hy Sassnr i nv Sehorn g. Struck out by
Sassar :. ny S.hnrn. - by Ltchieid. J! Lei
on bases Agriculture 4: Navy. >. Passed fal-
smith Umpire Mr. Newman Time of game
| hour and ~ minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-24
Pacific Coast Varsity Race.

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, May 23.-The
University of California crew has gone
10 Seattle for it's race with the University
Of Washington eight June over two
mile court on Lake Washington. The
California crew recently won the dual
regatta with Stanford University.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-24

IhtefSfafP I"llIIIFF'F-'V " :" - ;" ~ y
Stolen bases Hayden. e. Qnan'riiie: n"nsh-
ertv Tracy Lord -. Relask ~. O'Neil ca.
sacrifice hits Hester FuciIrr ~. iertman
HAMPTON. Double plays-Hampton I" T. GUAM
,rilIaf Hester IL Hirlaski First base balls
on Hester 4 off Balser. &. Hit by pitched haii
T. Qnan,rl!e. Struck ont-By Hester >, ny
Raiser 10 Passed ball-O'Neil Wild pitches
Nv Balser 3 Umpire-Mr. Nenable. Time OF
hours
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-24

Two-base hU-CopeIand. Stoen hases-Ia!l"r
Lay -. Copeland. KINNEY and Handboe Hits
or Mester =: IF Wue,alen. T. First base on
balls BY Mei<,cr. l: by W"oden. 3 Struck ont
Nv Maistcr IL by Wooden. !. Left on bases
Columbia =; Atlantic 3. Passed ball -Marc"r"n
Time of game-:,5 minutes. Cmpire-Mr. Hen
mann.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-24

Two-base hit Hoover. Stolen bases Morris
Cooper Hits on Dillon. l: off Byrd }. Frs,
base on balls Ry Dillon 3: hy Byrd. /. Struck
out Ry Dillon q: by Byrd, IL. Left ON bases
tiallaudet, 4: NJ. 4. C.. j.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-24
Totals 2 eo1 Is Z 7

Two.base hits-conway 's, Stolen bases.
ling. Sacrifice hit-McMahon. Double play
Mo4ft 10 Snlulding. Hits on Becker, !; on
McMahnn !. First base balls By BECKER,
1: Ivy McMahon. l. Hit by pitched hall-By Nc
Mahon. /. Struck our-By Becker. !: by Nc
Mahon. 5, h: WheatIey b. Left on bases
First 3: Grace. s. Passed hall-Moht. Time
Of game-1 hour and IS minutes. Cmpire-Mr.
Hughes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-07-06
WOMAN FELL DEAD
In DAUGHTERS ARMS
Mrs George Davis Of Danvilie Had Just
Arrived in ST. Johnsbury to Pay
Visit to Mrs. John A. Beck.

st. Johnsbury, July 6.,Iust after
receiving the cordial welcome of her
relatives Mrs. George Davis Of Dan
yilled ropped dead IN the arms Of her
laughter, Mrs. John A. Beck. at ths
railroad station In this place Saturday
afternoon, She lad come to pay d Wis
it to her relatives here, after spending
some time with relatives in Barton
She alighted from the parlor car of
the train and was stricken with heart
failure.
She was IL years of age ard was the
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Emer-
son Of Danyille, n q She was married
te Andrew Mcfarland III 1868. and
t'tey lived about twenty years in st.
lohnsbufy, going TO Barton Mr.. Nc.
Farland died three years ago, and last
Christmas his widow married George
Davis Of Danpilie. Besides her husbaua,
she leaves one brother, Oscar, and siS
children. Mrs. 5ufia Fitch Of Little.
ten NJ III. Mrs. A. X. Powers of Wat
erfofd, 1irs Cora Fairbanks Of New
port. alden Mcfarland Of st. Johns
bury. John Mcfarland OF Santa Anna.
Caliognia and Mrs. Julia A. Beck of
st JoKnsbury. Her father was. vet.
etan Of the War Of 1912 and was in the
battle OF PIattsburg.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-07-06
FIRE DROVE
PEOPLE OUT
A Threatening Blaze at St.
JOhnSbury
CAUSED A LOSS OF Sl,5OO
The Parks Grocery Store Sustained the
Heaviest Damage--People Obliged
to Flee in Their Night
Clothing.

st, Johnsbury, July ga fire and the
escape of many people in their night
clothing constituted the after.the.F Fourth
events OF this place early Sunday morn.
ing. The fire was in the basement Of
the Walker block on Main street, three
story brick building and was discovered
at 1890 a. m. Women in the neighbor-
ing building were awakened by the
cracking Of the window glass, and the
alarm was given. The department re-
sponded very quickly,
Their good work confined the flames
to the basement OF the building, in the
grocery store OF \. 2. Parks, The lodg-
ers in the upper haors of the building
poured out Of the place in their night
clothing and rushed for places of safety.
They were in no real danger, however,
as the aames were kept in the basement.
The loss is 81 500. Mr., Parks carried $500
insurance on his furniture and fixtures
and $1,000 on the stock The F B. Hop.
kins estate, owner Of the building car
ried $4,000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-07-06
DEATH OF cHAs. 1. coRLIss.
Also Passed Away Early Saturday
Morning at Age Of 42 Years.

Charles A. Corliss died at $3.50 O'Clock
Saturday morning at the home of his
sister, Mrs. Harry Bradley, on Camp
street. The cause OF his death was
tubereular meningitis. iIe had been in
III health since last spring but his con-
dition did not become serious until five
weeks ago,
Mr. Carliss was born in New Jersey
~ years ago. He was for many years
IN the granite business in this city, at
one time conducting polishing plant
On Granite street and later was mem
her of the Puritan Granite company.
3bout FIVE years ago he purchased d
farm in Montpelier agld lived there un-
It'll hi sold tiie place lRst summer and
vent TO New York, where be- was en-
ploted as carpouter on the New York
Central and Hudson River railroad for
eight months. lie was obliged To give
up this work on account Of his health
and returned 10 Barre about four
months ago. He was member of the
Baptist church of this city where the
funeral services were held at two o'clock
this afternoon. The Rev WI, L. Brais-
ted oftieiated, assisted hy the Rev. 7.
G. Abbey Of Essex Junction. Selections
were sung by Mrs II. NJ. Lyon and Mrs,
Eichard Bradley There was large
attendance Of friends and relatives. The
pail bearers were Harry Bradley, O. II.
Perry. Dwight Cutler, Wallace Bart
lett, Prank Cragg and James Grearson.
The interment was in the Hope GENE
terry,
The deceased leaves to mourn his
loss wife. his parents Mr. and Mrs.
VT. E. Corliss, and four sisters, Mrs.
Harry Bradley, Mrs. John Matr, Mrs.
G. N. Scott 81 East Barre and Mrs.
Allen Werner Of Brooklyn. N, Y,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-07-06
CLIMBED MANSFIELD
In AN AUTOMOBILE
George B. Milne Does Feat Which Had
Been Done Only Three Times
Previously.

George B. Milne never did balk at
most any kind Of contract, SO when ne
successfully climbed Mount Mansfield in
his Haynes automobile Saturday after
noon his friends were not surprised He
is the fourth autoist to ever make the
trip, and George doesn't advise his
friends 10 do the same, as THE roads are
very rough and filled with stones vary
ing IN size from pebble to 4 quarry.
He had no difficulty IN forcing hts 30.
horsepower Haynes to the summit, with
three passengers besides himself One
of the passengers refused to take the
trip back down THE mountain. The name
of the party Ii withheld. although the
refusal il not 80 much to be wondered,
at considering that there are very stgs&,
declivities and sudden turns, nlgfg
over when would send one s.tt;aa
seven hundred feet perhaps eo,,sand
ct sheer drop. Il was qtiitsf Il, nnaay'
taxing to 40 up the 4.a8I feet II M
top Of Nermont's hiehesst peak
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-07-06
Life Of Hiram H. Perkins Hangs
in the Balance
STEPPED OFF MOVING CAR
Although Injured Friday Evening, He
Had Not Regained His Senses
This Afternoons a Berlin
Citizen.

Rendered unconscious when he stepped
from rapidly moving electric car Fri
day evening, Hiram H. Perkins OF Berlin
Corners still remains in that condition
this afternoon, sixty hours after the
accident; but al the City hospital, where
lie was at once taken, it was stated that
there we're somewhat more hopeful signs
evident to-day. He sustained concus.
sion Of the brain.
Mr.. Perkins had carried relatives to
Montpelier by team on Friday and took
an electric car back, expecting to leave it
at Benjamin's Falls and walk the re.
manning distance TO his home. The car
always makes good times to take a
switch which is just beyond the plat
form. MIR, Perkins may have counted
on being about TO alight at half,specd
without signaling to the conductor or
he may have signaled and failed to catch
Conductor Harrison's eye, and, fearing
that he would be carried by too far,
stepped Off Conductor Harrison says
that he did not see him signal.
Mr.. Perkins stepped from the car and
was thEown heavily TO the ground Ills
head struck either against a rail OF the
side. track or against stone, as there
is bruise over the left eye. The I'M
conscious man was picked up and placed
aboard the car and The impromptu ambu.
lance was speeded toward this city, the
patient being in the hospital WITHIN
twenty minutes. There it was found
that he had sustained concussion OF the
brain II is now thought there are no
internal injuries. However, he has re.
manned unconscious all the time since
the accident lie il 66 years OF age His
wife visited him yesterday afternoon and
his relatives are Kept in frequent com
He i one Of the old-time and respected
citizens of Berlin, where he has lived for
twenty years Prior 10 that, he resided
IN Che town of Walden. He has two
daughters Carpentering has been bis
He fought in the Civil war.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-07-06
DEBATERS }oN t,s ,sNrr
bafre Literary Club Held Annual Out
deas Sports on Saturday.

! As Barre Literary ard Debating
association held It'll first annual picnic
'nn Saturday 1T Shepard's grove, at
which games and sports of many kinds
were enjoyed BIT all present. hotly
contested game Of base ball captained
BIZ Billy Jopp and John Duncan, ended
in tie; William Williams umpire
Mrs, Fairs won the married ladies'
race, with Mrs. Clark second and Mrs.
Jopp third. Mrs. Fairs also won the
place kick for ladies, with Mrs. Hender-
son second and Mrs. Gibson third
Suitable prizes were given III the chill
dren's races Dancing, waltz, Mrs. Mas
Vic and John Ellis first; Scotch reel, won
by G. Pithie and Mrs, Taylor Songs
were sung By Mr. Smith and Mr.. Fair
At seven o'clock MI agreed that they
had spent very enjoyable day and
adjourned BY singing Aud Lang Syne.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-07-06
LEAVES LARGE FAMILY.
David Fraser Morgan, Aged 40, Passed
Away Yesterday Afternoon.

The death Of David Fraser Morgan
occurred at $50 yesterday afternoon
Al his home. 70 Ayers street. Mr. Nor.
gan had been IN failing health for the
past seven years and for the past four
years had ~ 4 unaMe III follow his
trade, fhat III .anite da His
alness an3 sife cause 1T his death was
0ssEs aneurism, the direct cause of
death being the rupture Of the aorta
yesterday afternoon.
He was 80 years of age and was
born III the village OF Dyce, Scotland,
but came to this country when a young
man and had since resided most Of the
time in Barre. He is survived by
family Of ten children, all of whom live
in this city (They are: Jessie, Elsie.
Ethel, Alex. Alfred, David. Peter. Rob
ort and Roland. Mrs. Morgan died
seven eyars ago.
MFR. Morgan was member of Green
Mountain lodge, Manchester Unity.
Odd Fellows, and Of the granite cutters
union. The funeral win be held at the
house at two o'clock Teusday afternoon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-07-06
Robert BaSsett Victim Of the
Fourth Celebration
NOW LIES IN HOSPITAL
He Slipped when Fleeing from Explosion,
His Clothing Caught Fire and
Cannon Crackers in Pocket
Were Discharged.

Seriously burned, and perhaps htally,
Robert Bassett was carried 10 the City
hospital at noon ON Saturday, the victim
of Fourth of July celebration which
some boys we're indulging in at the
Wheaton neighborhood. There is hardly
a part Of his body that is not scorehed
and blackened by fire. Still, the physi.
clans have hopes that he viii recover
Several boys were using up quantity
of powder in due celebation OF the day,
and had fired several charges success
fully. They touched oil another and as
they scurried for safety Robert Bassstt
slipped and fell so near that his clothing
caught fire. He was soon enyeloped in
flames and, as it happened, he carried
some cannon crackers in his pockets.
The fuses OF these became ignited and
the crackers exploded. Before the flames
could be extinguished, practically all his
clothing was burned from his body and
one leg.
lie was brought to the hospital as
soon as possible, and all possible was
done to relieve his suffering To-day he
is resting fairly well, although not out
of danger. His face and head escaped
the flames more than his body, but the
face is blackened.
Robert is sixteen years old, the son
of Clinton Bassett, who resides in the
Wheaton neighborhood.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-07-06
Admits To-day That He Has
Not a Chance
TO BEAT BRYAN IN RACE
But His Friends Are Doing Lots of Loud
Work to Keep His Name Ready
for Use in ioi2--To-dsy's
Denver News.

Denver, July 6.--Governor Johnsoh's
boom for the presidency has collapsed
This was admitted to-day in his own
camp. Formal assurances that johnson
will be the nominee are still being Issued
from his headquarters, but this is for q
purpose The johnson folks are laying
plans for 1912.
Here is to'day's convention news in
a- fAt.sheYrad ~ national committee
thresh,W " Yby.t the contssts, the executive
committee of the American Federation Of
Labor framing up plank sor the plat.
form; the Pennsylvania allegation is
expected to oust Col. James IN. Gu6ey,
national committeeman, in Eavor of
James Kerr; caucus Of the New York
delegation to declare for Bryan and name
a favorite son for the vice.preside,Acy;
the committee OF arrangements decides
to exclude Merry Widows" from the
convention hall; John Mitchell says he
would not accept the vice-presidential
nomination; the arrival Of the Tammany
delegates; state delegations pouring in;
lid lifted BY Mayor speer and Sunday
thrists quenched with difficulty; name
Of Congressman Ollie James Of Kentucky
added to the 81 varieties OF vice -presi-
Dental candidates.
The national committeeman met at 10
a. ni., appointed subcommittee, and
adjourned until g. The grounds Of the
contests range from "irregulaity" to al
legations OF fraud. The states present
ing contest are Idaho, Illinois, New York,
Ohio, Pennsylvania, and the District Of
Columbia Idaho, whore the real issue
is Mormonism, and New York, with its
tight between Bosses MacCarran and
Murphy, claim the most attention.
Tamlnany will formally surrender to
Bryan this afternoon, it being stated
that the state caucus will adopt reso-
luton favoring the candidacy Of the
Nebraskan.
4
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-07-06
FOUR HUNDRED PRESENT
AT HIBERNIAN PICNIC
There Was Great Day For The Irish
at Caledonia Park Saturday
Events of The Day Closely
Contested.

The Washington county Hibernans
gathered at Caledonia park Saturday
for their fourth annual picnic and
games. There are four divisions in the
county, Barre, Graniteville, Montpelier
and Mortified, and members from all
the divisions with their families to the
number Of 400 were present to enjoy
the day. On account OF the rain storm
the children's race and sports Ind to be
given up but the married men and
single men fought ont hot base ball
game, which ended to in favor of
the single men,
The most important event Of the day
was the tug-of.war between the old
country Irish and tla Americans which
resulted in a draw. Each side won a
pull and the third pull after fifteen
minutes Of tugging back and forth was
called of by the judges.
In the quoting contest Martin Riley
and P. r. McNulty were the winners.
Timothy Holland was first in the ham
mer throwing contest and P. +. Flynn
second
Gilbertson's orchestra played in the
pavilion, where dancing was enjoyed
throughout the afternoon by the young
people. Altogether, the day was one Of
tho most enjoyable the Hibernisns have
ever held and was in charge Of the
county committee which is composed
Of Daniel McGoyeru, p. e. McNulty, J.
r. McNulty anil j. B. Fitzpatrick.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-07-06
At Montpelier Country Club.

The Fourth was observed at the
Montpelier Country club with numer
ous events. In the morning several
golf matches we're played. The driving
contest was won BY C. +. Lowe, G. X,
Putnam won the approaching contest
and also the putting contest. The la
dies putting contest was won by Miss
Ruth Brooks, In the afternoon, Presi-
dent H. H. Cutler and Vice President
B. B. Bailey, selected players who play
20 match Of IS holes, the formers team
winning 10 to IA, and the yice-presi-
dents team will serve dinner to the
eietors at later date. Fireworks
we're enjoyed in the evening after which
there was dancing
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-07-06
ALDERMAN WILLIAMS
DIED EARLY TO-DAY
Member Of City Council from Third
Ward Had Been III Long Time
With tuberculosis.

The death of Walter Williams, alder
man from ward three, occurred at 4:50
this morning at his home, Al Maple ave-
nue., following long illness with tubcr-
cilosis OF the lungs. Mr.. Williams has
been in failing health for the past year
and has been confined 70 bis bed Tor the
past 10 weeks, and his death was not
unexpected.
Walter Williams was born in Com
stantine, Cornwall, England, May !, 1858,
and his earlier life was spent in that
vicinity. He was married IN 1880 to
Miss Catherine Jenkins Of Constantine
and she with their five children survive
him. The children arc Walter p, Misses
OGce and Amy, Joseph and Albert,
Mr.. and Mrs Williams came to this
country 20 years ago and for four years
resided at Clark's island, Mgine, where
MIR. Williams worked at his trade, that
of granite cutter. They came to Barre
20 years ago and have since resided here,
Mr. Williams working at his trade. He
had, been employed FOR the past nine
years by Mari Gordon and worked
there until falling health untitled him
for work
Mr.. Williams was a publicspirited cit
izen, who took considerable interest in
the politics and welfare Of The city and
in March, 1907 was elected alderman
from ward three. lie was i member OF
Granite lodge Of Masons, Green Noun
tain lodge, Manchester Unity Odd Fel
lows, and Of the granite cutters union
While not member, Mr, Williams at.
tended the Episcopal church
The funeral will be held at two o'clock
afternoon al the Church OF
the Good Shepherd, Rev VI. ]. NJ. Beat.
tie officiating.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-07-06
LADIES WERE HURLED
FROM THEIR CARRIAGE
Runaway Accident on South Main Street
with Results Which Were Not
Bad Considering The OPP
portunities.

One accident which cannot be laid to
the Glorious Fourth" Of any of It's
attributes occurred on South Main
street Friday evening Mrs. John Nc
I,ae and Mrs. John NcAuIey oi Granite.
willie were driving down South Main
street when the bolt which holds the
thills in place became loosenod and tha
thiils dropped down, striking the hqfse
The horse became frighten@' and
belted onto the lawn in FROM M n q
sIayton's residence breaking VT small
tree and knocking tbs JS,r stems 10 one
side. The ladies Wske both thrown to
the ground but lgakily neither was
seriously injured although blrs. MeRae
had her ankls badly wrenebad; ana
both were bruised and shaken.
me Wagon 4 new tor buggy. was
sinasRed To pieces and Of little use ex
ega for kmdling wood after the aeci.
aent. Mfr. ALeRae was notified of the
accident BY telephone, and came To the
scene. gathered tip the nnaains and
took the ladies to their homes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-07-06
BURIAL ON YESTERDAY.
Ernest G. Leonard Was Young Man
With Many Friends.


The funeral services of Ernest e, Leon
O'Clock Yesterday afternoon, Rev Mir.
Hill of Enfield N. Ill. officiating. The
house WAS filled with friends. and dele,
CATION of about 80 knights of Pythias
was present. including 20 IN uniform,
The bearers were chosen from among the
Knights and were as follows. II. d.
Campbell, A. u. Campbell, i H. Wallace,
1T II. Robinson. r y, Leavitt and H. Al
Mcneil. The Knights Of Pythias burial
ceremony was used at the grave in
EImwood cemetery.
The deceased was born in Barre Town
on October 8, 1875, and had always
lived ii Barre, getting his education aud
entering business here. He vas for Il
long time. engaged in the teaming busi
ness with his father, Herbert e. Leonard,
but three years ago he started team
ing business of his own. He Was
member Of vincitia lodge, Knights ~
pythias, and also Of the Uniform K,sng.
He was d popular oisaa sss.a among
sgiie circle. N fIisfds and the token Of
was to be seen in the profu.
sion Of beautiful flowers at the funeral.
He leaves, besides his father, his wife,
who was Eta T. Perkins Of Bangor,
Maine, 10 whom he was married Deem
Der rs, 1894.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-07-06
DRAWING CHECKS
ON FATHER -IN-LAW
Is Charge Being Made Against Fred
Harriet Of Bridport, Vermont
Police Are Looking For Him.

Rutland July 6--Poiice in this city
and Vermont towns are looking for
Fred Harriet of Bridport, who left home
suddenly d week ago last night, and
who since has used his father.in laws
elsckbook, II Is allegcd. to secure money
from at least one bank and one indiyi9.
ual
The reason for Hatriot's disappear.
anee was d mystery He left sick
wife. Harriet il known to have taken
with him small sum of money and
the checkbook Of +. Al Myricb.
I'll latter notified the Middlebury
banks, but Harriet, it "a charged, al
ready had drawn several checks on him.
self, payable at Middiebury.
He cashed check. ii ii said, for So
at the swanton national bank and an-
other for $40 with G, M. Morse Of Rut
land
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-07-06
HEART FAILED HIM
WHILE SWIMMING
Leo White Drowned in Woodbury. Pond,
Having Gone Down in Sight Of
Several of His Friends.

Stricken with heart failure because he
went in bathing too soon after eating a
hearty meal, Leo White, son Of Mr.. and
AIRS. George n. White Of Montpelier,
lost his life in Woodbury. pond Friday
night he having gone there to spend the
holiday vacation. A physician who was
summoned after the finding of the body
at eleven o'clock that night decided that
the young man was dead when he sank
from sight Archie Adams, who was in
the water with young White, did his
best to save him. but TO no avail lie
was forced to see his friend sink, as were
several others on the shore.
The young man leaves, besides his
parents. two sisters, Mrs. Charles Gala
CHER Of this city and Mis- Mamie White
of Montpelier. Leo was guest at the
cottage Of j. A. Denno Of this city.