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Barbour County index., 1910-08-24
WATERED MALAY RUBBER
Consul at Singapore Reports $15o,ooo
Estate Sold to the Public for
$500, 1000.

In reporting to this government on
opportunities in Malaysia for rubber
growing enterprises. Consul General
James T. Dubois at Singapore, to show
how the investing public is sometimes
taken in In the exploitation of the
rubber industry there, cited the fol-
lowing:
IAN estate was sold to promoters
for $150.000. The syndicate got an
old planter who knew the estate to
put flotation value on 1t. He named
$250,OO0 The promoters were not sat
isfied. Another expert examined and
reported. His price was $350,000. Brit
ish and American gold was pouring in
to the country and the get-rich-quick
spirit was born. Another expert was
called. He was told of the former valu-
ations and that they were unsatisfac-
tory. He valued the estate at $500, ,00O
Just at this time rubber took big
jump In the London and New York
markets, and another expert was
asked to report, and he placed the flo
tation price at $750,000, and the syn
dicate, in order to have it in round
numbers. made it an even 100000 and
floated 1t at this price. People fought
for the stock, the share issue was over
subscribed and many of them immedi-
ately sold at good advance. All this
was done within a few months with
out the slightest improvements on the
property except the natural growth of
the few hundred acres of Para plants
which had recently been planted"
Trained white supervisors on the
rubber estates are in demand, the con-
sui general reports, and there is a
scarcity of labor and consequent high
| wages.
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ufacturers, many of them, operate
their own railroads at present. In
San Juan, the capital of the island,
which is on the north side. and Ponce,
the largest city on the south side Of
the island, there are electric railways
An effort is being made, said Mr..
Skinner, to increase the production of
coffee. Speaking of the attempt made
by number of the coffee growers to
have duty placed upon coffee, when
the Payne tariff law was under dis
cussion, Mr.. Skinner said he did not
think the present output of the island
would have justified such a tariff.
New York alone could consume all
the coffee grown at present in Porto
Rico" said Mr.. Skinner But the
coffee men are organizing, better
methods of cultivation will be adopt
ed and the area planted will be in
creased. Undoubtedly there is a big
future ahead of the industry in the
island"
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TUBERCULOSIS IN THE PRISON
and There Seems but One
Remedy.

From. several investigations that
have been made by the National As
sociation for the Study and Preven-
tion of tuberculosis, it is estimated
that on an average about fifteen per
cent. of the prison population of the
country is afflicted with tuberculosis.
On this basis, out of the $4,000 prison
ers housed in the penal institutions
Of the United States at any given.
time, not less than $4,000 are infected
with this disease. If the Philippine
islands and other insular possessions
were taken into consideration the
number would be much larger. Some
of the prisons of Pennsylvania, Kan
sas and Ohio show such shocking con-
ditions with reference to tuberculosis
that many wardens admit that these
places of detention are death traps.
Similar conditions could be found in
almost every state, and in the major
ity of cases the only sure remedy is
the destruction of the old buildings
and the erection of new ones.
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Quotation Marks.

Senator Beveridge, in an after-din-
ner speech in Cleveland, said of a cor
rupt politician:
The mans excuse is as absurd as
the excuse that a certain minister Of
fered on being convicted of plagiar-
ism.
Brethren said this minister, it
is true that I occasionally borrow for
my sermons, but l always acknowl:
edge the fact in the pulpit by raising
two fingers at the beginning and two
at the end of the borrowed matter,
thus indicating that it is quoted
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NO USE FOR SUSPENDERS
shanghaites Wear SeIf-Adjusting
Trousers and Don't Need any
Supporting Garters.

There Is at least one country in the
world where there is no market for
suspenders or garters. Consul Gener-
al Wilder Of Shanghai, in reply to in
quiries from enterprising American
manufacturers, has informed the state
department that suspenders do not
interest the natives of China because
the trousers of the natives are so
constructed as 70 render the use of
suspenders unnecessary. Nor do the
natives need garters, because the
trousers when properly adjusted are
tied over the sock at the ankle with
a band of ribbon or cotton.
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Quaint Table Manners.

Jerome S. McWade, the Duluth mil
lionaire, talked at dinner about the
delights of a backwoods vacation.
81 go to a quaint backwoods village
every summer" he said, "and number
less are the quaint people 1 meet
there.
"Old Boucher, for instance, the jan
itor of the village church, is most
amusing with his quaint ways. l had
old Boucher to lunch one day, and
the cold lobster was served with a
mayonnaise sauce. When my servant
offered this sauce to Boucher, the old
man stuck his knife in it, took up a
little on the blade, tasted it, then
shook his head and said:
Don't choose none.'"
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A Fjttino Desion.

81 want an estimate on 10000 letter
heads" said the Professionalism
man with the silk hat.
"Any special design?" asked the
engraver.
Yes, SIR" replied the caller I'm
the upper left-hanl corner I want a
catchy cut of Patrick Henry making
his memorable speech, and in distinct
letters, under the cut, his soul-inspir-
ing words, Give me liberty or give
me DEATH You see," he added, hand
ing card to the engraver, I'm a di-
vorce lawyer, and want something fit
ng."-Eippincott's.
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Another Tradition Exploded.

Two EngIishmen we're resting at
the Red Horse Inn at Stratford-on-
Avon. One of them discovered q
print picturing low tumbling build
ing underneath which was printed:
f'The House in Which Shakespeare
Was Born" Turning to his friend In
mild surprise he pointed to the print
His friend exhibited equal surprise. and
called waiter who assured them Of
the accuracy of the inscription.
'Pon my word" said the observ-
ing Englishman, shaking his head
obviously, Il thought he was born in
a manger!'-Success Magazine.
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One Side Enough.

Senator William Alden Smith tells
of an Irish justice of the peace out
in Michigan. In trial the evidence
was all in and the plaintiffs attorney
had made a long and very eloquent
argument, when the lawyer acting for
the defense arose
What are you doing?" asked the
Justice, as the lawyer began.
Going to present our side Of the
case"
81 don't want to hear both sides ar
gued. 1t has tindency to confuse the
coort. -Washingtonian.
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The Summer Girl

How'd you like to be engaged to a
millionaire?"
81 was engaged to one all last sum-
mer, and he seldom spent dime. 1
want to be engaged to a young man
who is down here for two weeks with
about $500 in his roll"
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Opinions Aired.

Were the commencement exer-
cises interesting?"
very. The time was divided be-
tween advice from public men on the
selection of career and suggestions
from graduates on how to run the
government"
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Biest Be Nothing.

Wife-The doctor writes that in
view of our poor circumstances he will
not present his bill Immediately
Artist-We are lucky that our cir
cumstances are no better; if they
were, we might have to pay at once!
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More Likely.

= 1t is said that the Nicaraguans
would rather fight than eat.
But don't jump at the conclusion
that this is an indication of great
courage.
1t may mean poor cooking.
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GOOD, LIVE, HUSTLING statesmen
II every couney ol loMa, unpls l ah4ana'
sylvana, Virginia and West Virginia, to sell Stark
Trees and commercial orchards liberal commits
sion. IS year record. world wide reputation, best
trees, best varieties greatest assortment Complete
Stark Year Book outfit free. Write quick for terri
tory. STARK BROS, Box "a. Louisiana, Missouri.
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The secret of life is not to do what
one likes. but to try to like that which
one has to do; and one does like it
in timed NJ. Craik.
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passed too freely. !
often staggered as If
drunk. I could not
lie in bed over half
an hour. My side was
; numb, sight affected,
and a tingling sensa-
ton covered my
body. 1t actually
seemed as IL I would
go crazy. l was
Barbour County index., 1910-08-24

The minute man begins to try to
save money his friends call him a
tightwad.
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Gallant.

Shelf were a man, should new
er marry.
He-If you we're a man. should
never marry.
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Man will have what he desires, and
will find what is really best for him.
exactly as he honestly seeks it.
Froude
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Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething sOftens the gums, reducesin.
allays main. cures wind collie 25c bottla
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saved from fatal Bright's disease by
Doan's Kidney Pills and my health i'm
proved wonderfully"
Remember the name-Doan's. For
sale by all dealers so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
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bilitieS are enOr-
nous. The CAPT
tai which is need
ed to develop the
resources of the
island Is coming
into the country"
This statement
was made by D.
A. Skinner, super
visor of the cen
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DRIVEN ALMOST CRAZY.
Bakersfield, CAL, Woman,s Awful SUI.
fering.

Mrs. H. w. Heagy. 1915 L St, Ba-
kersfeld. Cal, says: Doctors failed
to help me and I was in despair The
kidney secretions scalded terribly and
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A business mans leisure is simply
the time he doesn't know what to do
with.
Barbour County index., 1910-08-24

A woman may or may not try to
avoid muddy crossings; it all depends
upon her understandings
Barbour County index., 1910-08-24

A woman tells her troubles to a doc
tor; man tells his to a lawyer
Barbour County index., 1910-08-24

Or. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets nrst put mp % year.
ago. They regulate and invigorate stomach, lvoP
and bowels. Sugar-coated tiny granules-
Barbour County index., 1910-08-24

Men are always betting that their
sins will not find them out
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TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA A-
AND BUILD UP THE SYSTEM
Take the Old standard GROVES TASTELkS
CHILL TONIC You know what you are taking.
The formula is plainly printed on every bottle
showing it 8. simply Quinine ana Iron in q taste
less form The Quinine drives out the malaria
and tine Iron builds ur the system Sold By all
dealers for 80 yeara Pnce 50 centA
Barbour County index., 1910-08-24

There are limitations, don't be fooled
Ask for Lewis Single Binder cigar for SC
Barbour County index., 1910-08-24

GOOD HOUSEKEEPERs.
Use the best. That's why they buy Red
Cross Ball Blue. At leading grocers cents.
Barbour County index., 1910-08-24

Lewis Single Binder gives man what
he wants, a rich, mellow-tasting cigar.
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PORTO RICO CROWS
FOURFOLD INCREASE SINCE
U. S. OCCUPATION IN 1898.
Great Development Since the United
States Took Possession-lsland
Now Has Over a Million
Inhabitants.

Porto Rico has a great future
ahead Of her. Her agricultural possi-
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Better a nagless wife than a horse
less carriage.
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The lamb that plays around q mint
bed tempts fate.
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DON'T SPOIL YOUR CLOTHES.
Use Red Cross Ball Blue and keep them
white a. snow. An grocers. 90 q package.
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Important to Mothers

CASTORIA, safe and sure remedy for
Barbour County index., 1910-08-24

Signature sssss the 5t&mz9zzz@
In Use For Over 80 Years.
The Kind You Have Always Bought.
Gilpin observer., 1910-10-13
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES.

The Democratic primaries held in
the several pdecincts Of the county
Tuesday evening were well attended
and a great deal Of interest was man.
ifested in the selection of the dele
gates. The delegates elected Tuesday
evening will represent their respec-
tive precincts in the county conven-
ton to be held in the county court
house Saturday afternoon, October Is,
at o'clock The following delegates
will comprise the county convention:
Precinct Nv. H. Parenteau, w.
T. Plemmons, John Roberts, Thomas
Cudahy. Clarence Slattery.
Precinct 2.-Neil Mckay. w. j.
Stull. John German, John Cody.
Precinct 3.-Mrs. Ambrose Mathes
James Loughran, r. C. Johnson, Nor
ris Hazard, Henry Eilmann.
Precinct ed. O'Neil, Will Hos
kin.
Precinct 5.-Mike Reilly, Jas. Sem
mems.
Precinct 6.-Harry Armfield. H. C
Bolsinger.
Precinct ii. Byron. John Stevens
w. NJ. Kirk, Hugh Williams.
Precinct s.-Otto Ruttkamp, Char
les Britton, George Kurtz, Pete Mel
son.
Precinct 9.-P. C. McNevins, Gene
Pearley, George Vogel, Robert Irwin
Precinct 10.-G. NJ. Ashmore, Chas
Mccoy.
Precinct 11.-R. c. Russell.
Gilpin observer., 1910-10-13
|R.W. STEELE IS DEAD
Able Jurist Succumbs to At
tack Of Aroplexy--Whole
State Mourns.

The whole state mourns the death
of Robert w. Steele, chief justice of
Colorado, which occurred in Denver
last evening, at his home, 1919 Wash
ington street. The eminent jurist was
stricken with apoplexy three weeks
ago and had been unconscious since
that time. At periods he rallied
slightly, which gave some encourage
ment to his family and his friends.
A month ago tomorrow he was nom
mated by the Democrats to succeed
himself to the position on the
supreme bench, which he had filled so
fairly and so honorably. He was
tower of strength to the Democratic
ticket and his election was unan-
imously conceded.
Justice Steele was comparatively
a young man, being but SO years of
age. He was born in Lebanon, O., in
1857 and was admitted to the bar in
1881. His professional and official life
was without a blemish and his rise
to high public positions was rapid and
continuous. He had been clerk Of the
county court, district attorney of the
second judicial district and county
Judge before ascending to the high
and exalted position which he held
at the time of his death.
Last night when the spirit of JUS
! tice Steele took its flight and the
news of the sad and lamentable oc-
currence was flashed to all quarters
, of the state, Governor John F. Shat
roth, was in Central, speaker at
the Democratic rally. He received a
phone call and was apprised of the
death. The governor thinks it fitting,
in view of the high public position
public funeral and in the following
| interview to the Denver News over
the phone said:
The funeral of Chief Justice Steele
should be conducted by the state and
his body should lie in state in the
will give their consent.
THE people of the state of Colo
RADIO feel that Judge Steele belonged
to them and that his achievements,
which reflected such honor on the
state, deserve a fitting tribute. He was
always close personally to the people
in his sympathies and his deeds and
know that there are thousands who
would gladly pay him a personal tri-
butte for his manifold virtues.
Il shall learn the wishes Of his
widow and family, and, if they give
their consent, will take steps to have
his funeral fittingly observed by the
state"
Gilpin observer., 1910-10-13
MORRIS ELECTED CHIEF.

At the meeting of the Central
hall Monday evening, eighty members
were present. The meeting was call
ed for the purpose Of electing depart
ment officers for the coming year.
the election of the officers was com
menced. VIM. E. Morris, of the
Roughs, and John Jordan, of the
Alerts, were the two candidates for
or Of Morris. who was declared elect
ed by Chief Mitchell. Next came
the election Of the assistant chief for
which there were two candidates
James Powers, Of the Rescues, and
Ben Atkinson. of the Alerts. The
vote for assistant chief stood 40 tc
81 in favor OF Powers. who was de
clared elected. ]. w. Sigi was elect
ed by acclamation to succeed himself
as secretary. There were two candi
dates for treasurer, namely, r. c
johnson, of the Rescues, and VIM
Memo of the Alerts. The vote stood
As for johnson and 2S for Mono. The
former was declared elected.
The writer feels highly elated ovel
the honor Of chief being conferred
upon him by the members Of the de
partment and hopes. II occasion
arises. to prove worthy Of the same
Gilpin observer., 1910-10-13

by the Seventeenth General Assem-.
bly, which will rebound credit to the
Democratic party. Principally among
these is a bill committing the SEN
tences Of prisoners in the state PEN
itentiary. Under the provisions of
this law, convicts who work on roads
and give faithful service, their SEN
tences are reduced 10 days in every
80. This system, the governor claim
ed, had worked wonders in the deport
ment and demeanor of the, prisoners.
The governor reiterated the asser-
ton he had so often made that he
regarded a platform pledge as bind
ing as business contract and
thought it should be redeemed. He
had called the extra session of the
legislature with the sincere belief
that he was performing his bounden
duty to the people who had reposed
confidence in the Democratic party
two years ago by electing the entire
prove faithful to its trust. The gov
ernor pointed out one grand measure
which the extra session Of the legis-
lature had passed-the initiative and
which fully justified the
expense incurred in bringing the leg
islature together the second time.
So much time had been taken up
by the other speakers, Governor Shat
roth had to cut his speech rather
short. This was regretted by his audi
tors, who were taken by the truthful
ness Of his assertions and the gen.
eral ring of sincerity that his de-
clarations had.
Gilpin observer., 1910-10-13

Columbus day, yesterday, was OBJ
served in very fitting and patriotic
manner by the Columbus and other
Italian lodges of the city. At 10
o'clock parade was formed at the
Golden Eagle hall, composed of three
lodges and two or three hundred
school children, and marched through
Main street. The Central City band
headed the procession and rendered
very appropriate music in its custom
ary superb and classy style. During
the day the band played several con
certs. Last evening a grand ball was
given in the Armory. This was large
ly attended and the members Of the
Columbus and other lodges participat
ing In the days festivities certainly
entertained their guests most pleas
ingly.
Gilpin observer., 1910-10-13
NEVADAv|LLE notes

Richard Trezise and Will Dickersor
went to Loch Lomand last Saturday
and caught a fine mess Of fish. They
returned again Monday.
Miss Herman, who had been visit
ing H. C. Bolsinger and family dur.
ing the past week, returned to her
home in Denver Tuesday.
School was closed yesterday on ac-
count of Columbus Day.
Charles Maddern left for his home
in Golden Wednesday.
VIM. Semmens, who had been hunt
ing in Rio Blanco county for the past
fine young buck.
A surprise party was given in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. 9. Chapple
this week in honor of Foster jenkins,
of Boulder. Only few intimate
friends were present. All report hav-
ing had delightful time.
One of the SWEETEST affairs of the
season was held Saturday evening in
the way of a party given in honor Of
Charles Maddern, of Golden, who had
been visiting relatives and friends
in this city. Refreshments and games
were enjoyed during the evening and
all who attended report having had
the times of their lives. Among those
noticed were: Richard Eddy, John
Semmens, Sam Hambly, James Harry
Edwin Kloer, VIM. Warren, Roy Pas
coe. VIM. Roberts, John Eddy, Misses
Mary Grenfell, Annie Davey, Merrel
Stevens, jeanette Davey, Beatrice
Hutchins, Grace Semmers.
Robert Miller was passenger to
Denver last Thursday.
James Williams was business pas
senger to the valley last Thurday.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. REILLY,
last Friday a boy.
Hugh Lawry had two fingers of his
right hand broken last Wednesday
while playing ball. DR.. Asquith dress
ed the injured members.
While working at the La Crosse
tunnel last Friday, VIM. Britt met
with a painful accident. He was push
ing car of ore out of the tunnel
when the car jumped throwing Mr..
Britt against the wall. His ankle was
spraired, his left arm hurt, besides
several bruises.
Quite a number Of citizens left Sun
day morning for Hamlin gulch to dc
the yearly work, which has to be
done every year.
While breaking coal with a sledge
hammer this week piece Of the coal
went into Mr.. Joe Matthews eye, and
Is caus ing him considerable pain.
Ms Grace Nichols returned from
Cripple Creek last Friday.
Foster Jenkins. after a weeks visit
with relatives and friends, reurnei tc
his home IN Boulder Monday.
H. c. Bolsinger was passenger tc
Denver saturday.
DR.. Enos went to Denver Saturday
afternoon.
Gilpin observer., 1910-10-13

The Elks initiated three new men,
bers at their meeting Monday even
ing, namely, H. p. Lowe, George
Peck and Herbert Friggens. During
the evening w. T. Plemmons was
presented with life membership In
the order. The card which Mr.. Plem-
mons received was of silver, with
gold corners. and it is doubtful II
any life member in the state has
more handsome one. The engraving Is
artistic and the card is really some
thing beautiful to gaze upon. To say
that Mr.. Plemmons is proud OF the
gift would be putting it mildly. It Is
remembrance that he will treasure
the rest of his days and one to which
the ledge feels he is entitled. No
member of Central City lodge has
been 4 more faithful or persistent
worker in the ranks Of Elkdom than
has Mr.. Plemmons.
Gilpin observer., 1910-10-13

Judge ]. w. Mccullough Sunday
evening received a fine young buck
from Routt county. The deer was kill
ed by his daughter. Mrs. VIM.
Hambly. who is an expert shot with
the rifle, even outclassing the Judge
The carcass weighed $50 pounds
dressed. The head will be mounted
and hung in a conspicuous place in
the Mccullough domicile. and those
not knowing the truth will be inform.
ed by the Judge that he killed the
deer.
Gilpin observer., 1910-10-13

The politician is my shepherd.
shall not want for any good thing
during this campaign. He leadeth
me into the saloon for my votes
sake; he filleth my pocket with good
cigars; my glass Of beer runneth
over. He prepareth my ticket for me
in presence of my better Judgment.
Yea. though l walk through the rain
and mud to vote for him and shout
eth myself hoarse when he is elected,
straightway he forgeteth me. When
l meeteth him in his office he know
eth me not. Surely the wool hath
been pulled over my eyes all the day.
OF my life.-Meade Messenger.
Gilpin observer., 1910-10-13

Saturday evening, October 22nd, the
popular dances at Armory hail. Leo
Voll will furnish the music and the
price of admission will be so cents.
Next Tuesday evening the club will
have election of officers, after which
4 big spread will be enjoyed. Several
new members will also be taken in
at this time. The dancers Of the coup
ty are assured of some fine times
in the way of dancing during the
winter. The rooms Of the club are be.
ing equipped with fine gynasium ap
paratus, which will be- used and en-
joyed by the members during the
cold months.
Gilpin observer., 1910-10-13

The many friends of VIM. Zeigi are
pleased to learn that he is improv-
Ing rapidly from a severe attack Of
typhoid fever, which has had him on
the verge Of death several times dur
ing the past two months.
Gilpin observer., 1910-10-13
ASSESSMENT ROLL.
City Clerks Office.

City OF Central. Colo, Sept. 81, 1910.
Notice is hereby given that the as
sessment roll of taxable. real and per
sonal property as revised and correct
ed by the city council is now ready
for inspection at my office. All per-
sons feeling themselves aggrieved by
such assessment are hereby notified
to make their objections thereto on
the Goth day of October, 1910. the
time fixed by the city council for
hearing such objections, or file the
same in writing in my office before
said day.
NJ. J. LEAHY.
ct. City Clerk.