davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
EAST MAINE cONFEREN(
Of Methodist Church Will b
April 6-12 In Ellsworth

The ed annual session Of IN
Maine Methodist Conference \
held in Ellsworth next April 4
Tuesday evening. April 6, and \
Monday. April l..
Some of the most eminent 4
the Methodist denomination
country will also be present
Luther B. Wilson, D. d., LII y
preside.
Rev. w. +. Emery, pastor
Ellsworth Methodist church, ANN
the following outline of the p
for the session:
Tuesday. April 6, Q A. M--lll
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.; . +.
aminations continued; 4 P. NJ, q
to the classes, Rev. d. n. Beach
principal Bangor Theological
nary: $50 p. NJ, Temperance Y
Bishop Luther Il. Wilson, D. D.
Philadelphia.
Wednesday, S a. M.-Addres'
J. p. d. John. D. d., LII. Do y
"a Glimpse of God in the Mlsclu,,
8 A. NJ, opening of conference,
Wilson: Sacrament; 10 A, NJ ~ y
session; 2 p. NJ. sermon, Key. =
land of Bar Harbor; $50, f's4
Wives Association, Mrs. I. v,
acting president; address, Mla
of Bangor; business session.
reception to preachers wives :
residence of Rev. w. +, Enti. Z,
NJ. popular lecture by DR.. 'o, y,
jcct. did Man Make Goa OF :
Make MANI"
Thursday, s A. M.--Address
John, subject, "A Glimpse "
Instinct" 9 a. NJ. conference :,
1.30 p. NJ. w. f. NJ. ,. a "A
Mrs. II. G. Mclaughlin pr.
p. NJ, deacoEess' annlVeis" y
Fred Palladino, president Nv ~,
home mission and church =.
Rov. Robert Forbes, D. p' 4,
phia; Foreign Missionary ans WV
Rev. Homer Stuantz. d. D., nv y,
Friday. 8 A. M.-Address' :, !,
subject, "a Glimpse of Coo y ~. !,
man Body" 3 A. NJ, colile ! !,
sion: 1.15 2. NJ. W. II. M, ?. I'D
sary Mrs. y. w. Russell prs'p
p M. aggressive evangelism. i, !
b. Haskell, district supel !,
7.15 p. NJ, education. Rev 80
son, New York; $50 P. NJ f y
Aid anniversary, Rev. NJ
son, D. y. =,
Saturday, s A. M.-Addres''; I.
subject: "A Glimpse OF ". reu
Experiences" 9 A. NJ. cor!e.e =
sion; 1.so p. NJ. Epworth Lea sss
niversary, S. NJ. Bowles. ,, AN
80 =. NJ, Conference .,or
nlversary, Rev. j. y. h'ns
LII. d., Chicago, Ill
Sunday, 9 A. M.-Conie,.
feast. Rev. Y. p. Simon'o I
1890 A. NJ, sermon. Bisno s.ae
11.3O A. NJ, ordination OF u ..,,,t,
the bishop, district SUPP %
assisting, 2 p. NJ. memoiis. srhe
sermon, DR.. John, SUBJECT s,rat
Partner" $3.50 P. NJ o
deacons, district superln.;d d
sisting; address, Rev. Das m
ney, d. D., Ill D., Cnlcass M
Monday, s A. M.-AdafesS ga 4
subject. "a Glimpse OF w. !
Ewes. 9 A. NJ, conferen. 4
reading Of the appointments
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES,

In fit Of temporary insanity Bert
Forsythe of Cambridge committed sui
eide early Thursday morning by hang
ing in his barn. He was employed IN
collecting cream for Dexter cream
cry. He was married about two years
ago, to the daughter Of John Lowell
Of Cambridge and so far as can be as
certained they have lived happily. No
reason can be ascertained for his rash
deed, except temporary insanity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
CAPITAL JoTTlNG.

President Roosevelt was in his office
Thursday as early as 10 O'Clock He
seemed none the worse for his ride of
"Wednesday over the roads of Virginia
He told his friends that he was feel
ing fine.
Hussen KAHN Bey, who is the first
Turkish diplomat to come to the Unit
ed States bearing the rank of ambas-
sador, was presented to President
Roosevelt by Secretary Root Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15

Athens, Jan. 1.-THE Americ
GERS today attended a celebra
the TIE Deum in the cathedral
George and the members of til
family We're present. Afterwal
Americans were given an audi
the King at the palace. The
from the Missouri and Ohio are
ing a pleasant time ashore. sig
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
CROWDS VISIT SHIPS.
Excursionists Flock to See Yankee
Fleet at Villefranche.

Villefranche, Jan. 1A.-Crowds of per-
sons again today visited the United
States battleships Minnesota, Vermont
and Kansas. which are lying in the
harbor. The railroad from Nice ran
cars on special schedule of eight min
utes today and did a thriving BUSH
ness, for all the cars We're literally
storned by eager excursionists who de-
sired to see the American men-of- war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
SPORTING NOTES.

The Dartmouth rockey team defeat
ed Yale at St. Nicholas rink in New
York Thursday night to 2. The win
ming goal was scored by Marston Of
Dartmouth. The game was fast and
rough throughout.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
6oth CONGRESS.
Continued from Page One.)

Mr.. Tillman declared that the land
which he had attempted to get was
not government land at all, but land
granted as far back as 1868, under
the condition that it should be sold
at $3.50 per acre.
Mr.. Tillman closed with a renewal
of his demand for an investigat ton.
He said he was prepared for anything,
even the knife of the assassin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
President Given Another Office.

New York. Jan. 14.-President
Roosevelt was elected honorary presi-
dent of the American Bison Society at
its annual meeting here tonight, and
Earl Gray, governor general of Canada,
honorary vice president
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
sebasticooks 81; Newport High 10.

Newport, Me-, Jan. 1.-THE Sebasticook
Club of Pittsfield defeated the Newport
High school team here Wednesday even
ing, Jan. Is, in the best game of the Win
ter. 1t was a very close contest to the
very last. The winning basket was shot
during the last minute of play. The teams
were very evenly matched and kept the
spectators on tip-toe with excitement
from beginning to end Hubert Wardwell
was the star man of the game, playing
strong, heady game. The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15

Sir William Wallace. the British resi-
Gent-seneral Of northern Nigeria. has re-
ported to the home government that cail-
nibal tribes owning hundreds of tnu,i-
sands OF horses in Nigeria are being sub
iucd by peaceful means, and that their
country contains perhaps the richest tin
and copper fields in the world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
Ships Sail for Valparais.

Talcahuano, Chile, Jan. 14-Tl
division of the United States
fleet. which has been here on Vi
10 days. sailed today for Vsia1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
Shive|y Chosen Senator
On the 10Th Ballot
will Represent Indiana In Up
per House Of Congress.
Former Vice Presidential Candidate
DecisiveIy Defeated.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. 14-I'enJamln
r. Shively of South Bend, Ind, was
chosen bv the Democratic caucus OF the
Indiana Legislature early today as
United States senator from this state
to succeed James \. HemenWay. His
election came after q night of exciting
and spirited balloting with John w.
Kern. who was the Democratic nomi-
nee Tor Vice President. his chief OPP
moment. The last ballot. the Goth. stood:
Shiveiy AZ. Kern 80, Lamb 4, MenZies
] and Mas l.
From the first ballot, in which Kern
led by IS to II, Shively developed more
strength than had been generally con-
coded to him and on the last ballot ne
received exactly enough votes to WIN.
Mr.. Kern's followers at 40 O'Clock
this morning attempted to force an ad-
io,rnmcnt Of the caucus. but were de-
fcated by one vote. AS mono OF the
other candidates showed much
strength IT was seen that the prize was
to be Shivcly's.
Mr.. Shvcly is native of the coun-
ty where he resides and is 50 years
old. He has been prominent in In
diana politics for many years he
was n member Of the 4Sth. 5Sth. 5lst
and sgd Congresses. Each time he was
chosen from q. Republican district. In
1886 he was the Democratic candidate
for governor and received the Demo-
cratic vote of the Legislature for
United states senator in 1909. He is
president of dhe board of trustees Of
Indiana University.
Indianapolis, Jan. 1.-THE election of
Benjamin F. Shively of South Bend as
nominee for United States Senator by
Democratic members in the state
Legislature early today was followed
by Il statement from JOHN w. Kern,
who was Shivcly's strongest opponent.
Concerning the secret ballot against
which Kern made hard fight, he says
it made possible not only the betrayal
Of constituents but their representa-
tives, but. IAN sorts of treachery.
double dealing and corrupt practices s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
STEAMER NEUSTRlA MISSING.
Has Large Carso-Carries Crew OF 50
Men, But No Passengers.

Paris, Jan. 14.-The commander Of
the French cruiser Admiral Aube telo-
graphs from Gibraltar that he has ar
rived there and that during his voy-
age from New York he had been UNI
able to obtain any trace of the miss
ing Fabrc Line steamer Neustrla.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15

The Neustria cleared from New York
Oct. for Marseilles and is now about
IS days overdue, as she usually makes
the voyage in q days She is a
freight steamer of 1882 tons gross reg
lister and carried a large misccllan-
eous cargo but no passengers. She
had crew of IS men.
The French government directed the
cruiser Amiral Aube Dec. 10 to search
for the missing ship. The Amiral
Aube came to New York and then
proceeded over the probable course of
the Neustria towards Marselles.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-10
PAYNE TARIFF BILL
PASSED BY HOUSE
Fordney Wins in Fight To Keep
Lumber Of Free List-Hamilton
Opposed Him.

WASHINGTON, April l0.-Thc
house last night by vote OF PIT to
161 passed the Payne tariff bill. Four
Democrats, Broussard. Estopinal, Pu-
10 and Wickliffe, OF Louisiana, voted
with the Republicans to pass the bill.
Austin (Rep.. Tex. voted against the
bill with the Democrats. Lever Dem.
=. c.. who was paired with Scott
Rep, Kas.). voted present
Champ Clark. the Democratic floor
leader, made motion to recommit
the bill TO the ways and means COM
mittee with instructions TO amend IL
in certain specified particulars but
the motion was defeated by strict
party vote.
The bill az passed by the house pro-
vides that crude oil and its products
shall be admitted to the United States
without the payment of duty. The
countervailing duty proposed to be
levied on oil from countries which re.
quire the payment OF an export tax on
that product was abolished
The effort TO have lumber placed
on the free list met with failure and
the rates imposed by the committee
on ways and means remain In the
y .
now 80 cents. was placed at "a cents.
a increase over the 15 cent rate pro
vided In the Payne bill an reported or
iginally and the rate on barley malt,
now 45 cents bushel. was fixed at
40 cents, an Increase over the 20 cent
rate provided originally in the Payne
bill. Both these increases were pro-
posed yesterday by the committee on
ways and means.
Strenuous efforts TO provide for the
imposition of duty on hides were de-
feated. The Payne bill as reported
originally placed hides on the free list.
Much opposition was developed aginst
this provision by representatives from
states which have large cattle raising
interests. Democrats. as well as Re-
publicans, but the ways and means
committee stuck 10 its colors and
came off victorious after it's free hides
item had been subjected TO the ordeal
OF several test votes.
II was said by members of the SEN
ate finance committee that II the bill
reached the senate today and was re.
ferred TO the finance committee. that
committee might be able to report
back its substitute to the senate on
Monday.
Rep. Fordney by close vote. won
his fight TO keep lumber off The list
in the Payne tariff bill. which passed
the house.
AS the bill goes to the senate there
is 81 fat rate on lumber
Now fight will be started at the
other end of the capitol to have the
duty raised either 10 $3.50 or 81. II
would not be surprising 10 see the last
mentioned figure inserted in the
measure.
All the Michigan representatives
voted with Rep. Fordney with the ex-
ception OF Rep. Hamilton. A canvass
of his district. which is largely agri-
cultural. coviced him that he best rep
reseted the wishes of his people by
voting against a duty on this article
The Detroit times., 1909-04-10
TRIBUTE TO DR.. ANGEL.
Being Made for Stu.
dents to Give Loving Cup.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. April 10.-Ar'
rangements are being made under the
auspices of the Student council of tho
university for the purchase of . loving
cup TO cost not less than a thousand
dollars, which will be presented to
President James B. Angel as a mem.
orial from the student body, in com
memoration Of his eightieth birthday
and his long years OF service as presi
dent of Michigan university.
The designs for the cup are being
made by Wright. Kay & Co. Of De-
troit. and when completed, will be ex-
hibited In Detroit and also on State
st. 1t is expected that they will he
ready at the close of the spring vaca.
ton.
The plan OF contribution for the cup
is to make possible for every student
to contribute, each having a share In
the gift. A limit will he set on the
amount given. which Is not 10 be less
than 25 cents, or 10 exceed 81, per
person.
II is desired that every student In
the university will take an enthusiasts
tic interest in the plan and thus make
II success.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-10
NIAGARA is &c E-eoUNO.
Surface of River is Covered BY Mon
ster lie e Jam.

NIAGARA FALL IS, N. Y. April 10
The surface OF N mgara river from the
cataract to Laf " Ontario was com
pletely covered last night by an ice
jam OF imme' ise proportions. The
damage done : 20 docks and BOAT houses
is estimated at $4,000
The track = Of the Gorge road for a
distance OF two miles are under ten
feet Of so I'D ice. The docks OF the
Niagara : navigation Co. at Lewiston
where III Toronto boats touch In the
summer months, are under 80 foot OF
ice and will be badly damaged II not
entirel destroyed.
AT the Whirlpool there is thick
ness Of about 30 feet and ali that IL
wish ,le of the giant pool Is circle
OF 90 feet in diameter Below the
De wills Hole there are not dozen
ST retches of open water.
The most unprecedented conditions
are directly due 10 the great wind
storm which sent immense foes down
/ from Lake Erie
The Detroit times., 1909-04-10
F. MARION CRAWFORD
DIES IN SORRENTO, ITALY
Famous Novelist's Last Words Were,
u Enter SereneIy Into eternity"
Had Been ~ From Fevers.

SORRENTO, Italy, April 10.-'T en-
ter serenely into eternity" were the
last words OF F. Marion Crawford, the
famous novelist, who died here last
night at 1880. He had been iii from
fevers for sometime. His illness start
ed with an attack OF influenza. When
the end was approaching Mr.. Craw-
f0rd said Il die with Christ" refer
ring to Good Friday Death came
peacefully and his entire family were
at his bedside. Mr. Crawford's daugh-
ter read to him Plato's dialogues. the
novelist saying they taught him seren-
ity In death.
Francis Marion Crawford was born
at Bagni di Eucca, a noted health re-
sort In Tuscany, Italy. His father
was Thomas Crawford. noted as a
sculptor.
; Assiduous care was given TO the
education Of Marion, and he studied
In the United States, Italy, England
and Germany In the United States
he attended st. Pauls school, Con-
cord, ~ II. He married Elizabeth.
daughter OF Gen. Berdan, U. S. A.
during visit to Turkey in 1884.
Mr.. Crawford's efforts were Con-
fined principally 10 the writing OF
novels. though he did some work In
wrote one play. Francesca Da
wrote one play. francesca Da
Rimini," which Sarah Bernhardt pro-
duced in Paris in 1902 Among the
numerous novels from the pen OF Mr.
Crawford are Or. Claudius." An
American Politician" ''Zoroaster,
"Marzios Crucifix." THE Children of
the King" '1n the Palace OF the
King" and THE Little City of Hope"
During his last illness Mr.. Craw-
ford's greatest regret was that he was
compelled 10 suspend work on his
book on Medieval Italy a labor TO
which he had devoted himself for sew
The Detroit times., 1909-04-10
SELL MANY LOTS.
Gerard, StormfeItz, Loveley Co. Re.
port Good Week.

The Gerald-Stormfeltz.I Lovely Co. re.
port the following sales:
Woodward Park Subdivision-I.ot
on north side Of Boston boulevard. be-
tween Second and Third. $4,000; lot
on southwest corner OF Edison and
Third, $4,000: lot on south lside Of
Boston boulevard. between Second and
Third, $3.50: lot on south side Of
Glynn Court. between Third-ave. and
Hamilton boulevard, 500. La Sale
Gardens Subdivision-Lot on north
side OF Lothrop-ave.. between La Selle
boulevard and Eighteenth-st, 5000:
lot on north side OF LaMotte-ave., be.
tween La Sale boulevard and Eigh-
teenth-st. 5000. Boulevard Park Sub.
division--Lot on east side of Field
ave, between Goethe-st. and Mack
ave. s1.137.50. Cass Farm Subdivi-
sion-Lot on north side OF Colburn-
ave. between Cass and Second-aves =,
s1,2S7.
. Sold for r. j. Kirts. horse and lot.
No. 151 Seward-ave,. to John Belanger.
for $500: for The Stevens Land Co
one lot on California.ave, to Claude
Halsey, price $500: for NJ. Gainey,
house and lot. No. 247 Bethune west.
to Neal Horton, consideration private.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-10
HARsHA SUSPENDED
AND RECORDS
HANDED OVER
Clerk of United States Court Ordered
To Appear in Cincinnati, May 3,
To Answer Charges Made By
Federal Examiner.
Deposed Official Long at Odds With
Lawyers and Previous Attempt
Was Made To Gust Him.

Walter S. Harsha. who has been
clerk OF the United States circuit
,ourt here for q years. was suspend
ID, Friday afternoon, by order OF the
Judges OF the circuit court OF appeals
n Cincinnati He is TO appear before
hem May 3, and make answer TO the
,harges against him.
Elmer w. VOORHEES,. Harsha' s
deputy. and also deputy in the dis
riot court and private secretary to
Judge Swan, is temporarily circuit
court clerk.
This action is one that mas been
foreshadowed for some time. Ever
since Harsha refused TO open his ac-
counts as master in chancery for ex
animation by Special Examiner Chas.
Y. Dewoody. representing the depart
ment OF justice. he has been In peril
Of removal Dewoody went to Cincin-
natl TO lay Harshas refusal before the
circuit Judges there. and. Friday after
noon, he received. by mail. their order
euspending Harsha and ordering all
records TO be given up for investiga-
ton.
Dewoody will not have TO inform
lIarsha OF the formal charges made
against him until - pril %. In the
meantime he will have opportunity 20
sean Harshas records for any !rregu-
larities which he Iray believe them
20 indicate.
II was necessary under the law.
FOR Harsha to officially sign the paper
which deprived him OF his position
The order sets forth that 1t having
been made to appear that said harshe
has not properly kept his accounts
nor faithfully discharged the duties
of the Office. and that he mas not a.
forded the examiner full opportunity
Tor such examination. but Il obstruct-
ing the same tina: Mr.
Harsha appear before the circuit
Judges on the said Ord of May in our
chambers in the city OF Cincinnati
o.. and show cause. II any he has
why he should not he removed from
Cffice.-
Harsha is nearly so years OF age
nnd has been connected with the
courts since 1871. when he graduated
from the University OF Michigan. He
became deputy clerk OF the superior
court of Detroit. He became deputy
clerk in 1879 and United States cir
cult court clerk in 1882. From 1891
10 1895 he was clerk OF the court OF
appeals in Cincinnati, returning To
this city then as clerk of the circuit
court here He is the author &C sew
cral law works.
For a number OF years Harsha has
heen at swords points with many
members OF the local bar. who claim
cd that his charges were excessive.
These procured a futile investigation
reveral years ago. acd have opposed
him at various times.
The circuit court order does not af-
feet the contempt OF court proceed
ings instituted against Harsha nv Dis
trict Attorney Watson and Examiner
Dewoody.
Harsha lives at No. 80 Peterbroro-st.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-10
TWO INJURED IN CRASH.
Drivers Of Car and Wagon Injured in
Collision.

Fred simmons, a farmer living near
Worthwhile was badly bruised about the
head. arms and shoulders; the horse
which he was driving was fatally hurt;
Motorman George Edison was cut
about the face. neck and hands by
flying glass. and the front vestibuls OF
Jefferson car No. 1859 was partly
wrecked, in a collision between SIM
mons farm wagon and the car near
Grand River-ave. and First-st. shortly
after 10 o'clock. Friday night. Sim
mons was placed on board an east
bound car and taken to the Griswold
house. where he was picked up by the
Detroit ambulance and taken 10 ST.
Marys hospital. Motorman Edinson
refused TO accept medical attendance.
and even removed his cap. when the
ambulance driver attempted to obtain
his number, II Is alleged.
Patrolman Rogers led the injured
horse TO the Central livery. but the
animal died soon after his arrival
there
The Detroit times., 1909-04-10
ACCOUNTS ARE SHORT.
Bookkeeper FHitberg Has Been Miss
Ing SiTlce Last Sunday.

GRANDhPtIAPIDS. Mich, April TO-
A shortage Tf s250.S9 has been discov-
cred by E'Upert Accountant Walter L.
Shultus, 'E'ho has been employed by
the city &c audit the books of Albert
Reitherg bookkeeper in the Office OF
the city treasurer. Retberg has been
missing since Sunday. The money is
missing from the special assessment
fund nd a warrant will be issued.
Shu titus says That owing to the fail
ure 81 the city charter to provide for
system OF double checking between
the treasurer and comptroller. II is
possible to take thousands OF dollars
from the I and without the fact Decom-
ing know'n unless a careful audit is
m;lde.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-10
REAL ESTATE BOARD
TO HAVE OUTING
Will open Season With Trip to Mt.
Clemens Next Tuesday--Surprise
in Store

The Detroit Real Estate Board s
first outing OF the season Is scheduled
for next Tuesday. April 10, which
proves, incidentally that the board is
not superstitious. A special car has
been chartered from the ID. L. X.
and will leave the Union Trust build.
ing at O'Clock in the afternoon for
Mt Clemens, via the Shore Line. The
boards monthly meeting and dinner
will he held in the Park hotel, Mt.
Clemens. and the party will return via
the Rapid railway.
Those In charge of the arrangements
have a surprise In store for the mem
bers by way OF entertainment on the
trip out ana their plans are being care
fully guarded. A large attendance Is
looked for.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-10
NEXT WAR TO BE FOUGHT
BY MONSTER wARSlIIPS
This Is Assertion Of Japanese Ad-
neutrality-suspicious. Is Paid to
u. S. Navy

NEW YORK. April 10-N lice Ad-
miral Baron Sakamoto and T. Yama-
kawa, Japanese delegates to the re-
cent naval conference he i'd in Lon
don, arrived here today en- route TO
Japan via San Francisco Both paid
high compliments TO he American
navy, declaring that th e country has
every right to be prou a OF it, They
declared that the nat Dns are watch
ing America very cl Dsely now that
she Is In the front rank of naval
powers.
The next war; the admiral said
will be fought OF Auon the seas and
by big battleships of not less than 25.-
600 tons. 1t has oeen shown that this
size vessel can carry armament suff.-
cient to withsta' bd almost any power. ="
The Detroit times., 1909-04-10
FIELD cHAFEs UNDER DELAY.
Saws Settlement OF Traction Problem
Drags Along.

Aid. Field Is one member OF the
council who is becoming Impatient
over the delay in securing a settl' 4
ment of the street railway question :
I'VE ought to be looking ahead I t.
the expiration of the franchise 4 In
November" he says. IF there A. nj
settlement by then. the city khoulC
be in a position to step in and FUN tn.
cars. II necessary. No one Gems
know when the Committee n 30 will
be through with its work In tn,
meantime, we are just drift lng along.
Engineer Bancroft. who has charg,
OF the appraisal OF the p hysical prop
erty OF the ID. u. r., says he hai
reached no definite conc Illusions as We
regarding it's value.