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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-11-10
Alpena Scots Organize.

Alpena is preparing for a big
Scotch celebration November 49, &c
honor the memory OF Scotlands pat
ron saint (although a little ahead
OF time) and 20 take steps for the or
ganization of St Andrews society
Attorney Ronald s. Kellie will talk
on Burns and with Pipers Sinclair
Fraser and McPhail will go in full
Highland costume
st. Andrews Highlanders of De
troit will give banquet and ball in
st. Andrews hall No Highlander
will be admitted unless he is in kits
and no lady unless accompanied by a
Highlander.
Bay City Gets 1911 S. S. Meet.
The Michigan Sunday School as.
sociations convention closed at Grand
Rapids and was pronounced QUE OF
the largest and best conventions OF
its kind ever held in the state.
Among the features of the conven.
ton was the decision to push the Sun
day school work in the rural districts
with thoroughness which has never
before been known.
The next convention will be he'd in
Bay City.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-11-10

For almost everybody, the course Of
life is fixed by memorable necessities,
Not one in thousand is free to
choose the life he would care for
Dickinson
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-11-10

The Rev. Morton Dexter. widely
known as writer OF history, for
merly editor and proprietor of the
Congregationalist, died suddenly at
Edgartown, Mass, aged CA. Mr.. Dex-
ter was graduated from Yale in 1867.
Serious damage was wrought at
army posts in the Philippines by the
typhoon of October 81.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-11-10
Too Free.

Seymour-What caused the Allcone
Life Insurance company TO fail?
Ashley-It was altogether too free
in accepting risks. | don't believe 1t
would have even refused TO insure the
life of a turkey the day before Thanks
swing"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-11-10
CURE THAT COLD
TODAY

Thousands OF people who are suffering
with colds are about today. Tomorrow
they may be Frustrated with pneumonia.
An ounce of prevention is worth pound
OF cure. Get % cent bottle of Mum
yon's Cold Cure at the nearest drug
store. This bottle may be conveniently
carried in the vest pocket. Ii you are
not satisfied with the effects of the rem
edy, send us your empty bottle and we
viii refund your money. Munyon's Cold
Cure will speedily break up all forms of
colds and prevent grippe and pneumonia.
1t checks discharges of the nose and eyes,
stops sneezing. allays inflammation and
fever. and tones up the system.
If you need Medical Advice, write to
Munyon's Doctors They will carefully
diagnose your case and advise you by
mail, absolutely free. You are under no
obligation.
Address Munyon's Doctors, Munyon' s
Laboratory, SD and jefferson streets, Phil
sdelphia. Pa.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-11-10
The Preface to Trade.

81 had a curious experience yester
day" said Farmer Corntossel
What was it?"
"a stranger came along and told
me a funny story and didn't try to
sell me ANYTHING"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-11-10


Two-thirds of the plant OF TT. p.
Smith & Co, at Plantsville. Conn,
one of The largest manufactures Of
carriage hardware i'm the country.
was DESTROYED by fire with a loss OF
100000. The plant which employed
ESQ hands will be rebuilt
An attempt to start the kitchen fire
with Kerosene cost the lives OF Mrs.
Mary Novosel, of Pekin, H.. and her
three children. twins, aged years,
and 5 months old baby.
The debate on the paddock bill. )"
which prohibits the creation OF fur
Their religious establishments until
the concordat with the Vatican shall
be completed, was continued in the
senate OF France. Premier Canalejas
explained that the bill is of a transit
tory character and only applies dur
ing two years In the meantime. he
said, negotiations with the Vatican
will be pushed TO settle the question
Of congregations
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-11-10

Appreciation of good accomplished
helps more than much advice on the
good vet TO be done
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-11-10
Collateral.

Can you offer any security"
We'll, I'm willing to leave mU
wife
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-11-10

mo, ! don't think Reggy will ever
learn to run his auto
why not?"
He's always trying to roll a cigar.
cite and guide the machine at the
same time"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-11-10
Another Stree. Car Strike Threatened.

= Another street car strike. which is
likely to Guido last Januarys strug-
gle In seriousness, faces Philadelphia.
The deadlock OF the arbitrators ap.
pointed by the Rapid Transit COM
pany and the union men 10 define the
term loyal men," the arrest and ar
raignment OF G. O. Pratt, the car
mems leader the drastic temper OF
the men as evidenced in their all
night meeting. all combine to make
the situation acute. Pratt has issued
statement in the nature OF declar-
alton OF war.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-11-10

In every part OF my
body. | rested poor
ly and was so stiff
in the morning j
found 1t hard to
dress. / became
tired easily, lost
flesh and was lin a
bad way. | was well
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-11-10

pleased with the quick relief Doans
Kidney Pills save me. They drove
the pains away and restored my kid
neys to normal condition. have
been free from kidney trouble for six
years"
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by all dealers 80 cents a
box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-11-10
Grain, Etc.

Detroit-whcat Cash No led.
81 q G; December opened without change
at s3Ac, gained &c and declined to
92A May opened at 9Sa,c moved Mn
10 1914 and declined to 97Ac: No.
white, S9hc.
Corn-Cash No .. Size: No. yellow.
53c; No. Z yellow. 52Hc
Oats--Standard. two cars at StBc.
No. white. 3fc.
Rve-Cash No |. TIC: No 2. 76c.
BEANS Cash. S:.02 bid. November. So
bid
Cloverseed-Pr,me snot. $50. De-
cember. $685.; MAY. $3.50: sample so
bags e SO. % at sL75. 10 at s725:
IA az 81 10. prime alsike. IS Is. sample
alsike. ? bags al s7.75.
Timothy seed--Prime spot. $i2o
Feed-In l00-lb sacks. iobbino lots.
Rran. sci, coarse middlings 500. nna
middlnes. sos; cracked corn and coarse
cornmeal, s23' corn and oat chop. s21
Flour-Best Michigan patent. s5 %.
ordinary patent. stT5: STRAIGHT ste5.
clear, - Boz pure rye $500 spring
patents S5.f5 per Dbl In wood. lob.
bing lots
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-11-10

The will Of Gen. Thomas T. Eckert.
formerly president OF the Western
Union Telegraph Co. as filed by pro-
bate. leaves practically the entire es-
tate 10 his two sons, Thomas T Eek
ert. Jr.. and James e. Eckert. The
value of the estate is not given.
Reports from returning hunters are
to the effect. that the deer hunting
season in northern New York al mid
night tonight has been very poor
throughout the Adirondack region.
The severity OF the last winter killed
many deer and the great increase in
he number OF hunters has driven the
animals far back into the woods.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-11-10
THE MARKETS.

Detroit.-Cattle: Market steady. at
steers and heifers. s5.50@5.75; steers
steers and heifers. 500 10 1000.
$450m5. grass steers and heifers that
are fat. 500 TO 1000. $4,000; grass
steers and heifers that are fat, 500
to 700. 81 IS G425; choice fat cows.
siM $50, good fat cows, 50 900 so;
common cows s3@3.25 Gamers.
s2M275. choice heavy bulls. $4 fair
to good bolOgnas, bulls. $3.50M3. 10;
stock bulls. 1926 $3.50; choice feeding
steers, 500 to 1000. $425@ $50; fair
feeding steers, 500 10 1000. s3.75@4.25
choice stockers. 500 TO 700, S4@425
fair stockers. 500 to 700. $3.50mS.75:
stock heifers, s3.25@3.50; mixers.
large. young to medium age, S40Q65.
common mixers. $30m35.
Veal Calves-Market steady at last
Thursdays prices: best. $9@950: 9TH
ers. s4@S.75; milch cows and springers.
steady.
Sheep and lambs-Market 35c TO 45c
lower than last Thursday on all
grades few extra. fancy at sS,15: best
lambs, $6G6.l5; fair lambs, $575M6;
light to common lambs, 5.25@5.75;
fair to good sheep. $3.50@3.75. culls
and common; $2Q2.50
I Hogs-Market bidding Wednesdays
prices or soc lower than last Thurs
day, none sold at noon. Range OF
prices: Light to good butchers $S.l5do
S.25. pigs. sS.25: light workers.. $3.50
$40; stays one-third on.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-11-10
East Buffalo. n

East Buffalo. N Y-Cattie slow:
steers. s5s5 1850: mediums. butchers
fat cows. SANS; trimmers. s2.S5GS
heifers. s3.75m6; stock heifers. s25eD
375 feeders, $425Gs5.25. stockgrs.
$3.50. bulls 1925 5.25; mixers and
springers, $30m70.
Hogs-Slow heavy. ss25mS.5O: york
ers. $3.50; pigs. sS.15.
Sheep-Slow: top lambs. s6.40mf50:
yearlings. s56550: wethers. sis0G
AIS; ewes s4M425.
Calves--s5 a 1878.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-11-10
important to Mothers

cASTORlA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that IL
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-11-10
CURED six YEARS.
No Fear of Further Kidney Trouble.

Mrs. Josiah Clinker. State ST., Tama.
Iowa, says: My first symptom Of
kidney trouble was intense pain In my
back. This grew worse until | ached
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-09
Bankruptcy Proceedings

Frank Il. Whiteley, grocer of
Thompson, has filed petition in
bankruptcy In The district court of the
United States and the petition was re-
ferred TO Referee Andrew j. Bowen
Willimantic, "Wednesday, Whitley
gives his liabilities az ,44o.l4, com.
prised OF s8s. 80 due for wages, secured
claims Of $3.50 and unsecured claims of
ts5l "a. His assets he claims amount
TO VI 100. n, subdlvided rs follows, real
estate, IS, cash s5s. stock In trade,
t377.30; household goods, 800;
horses and other animals, -; farming
implements, "; debts due ON open ac-
counts, $70.2l; property In fesersion
1850; property claimed exempt,
$346. 06. Searls and Russell are his
attorneys. Judge Bowen has called
the first meeting of the creditors for
December 10 In his office at 10 a. m.
Referee Bowen has given Geo. +.
Holbrook, trustee of the estate OF En-
nest M. Arnold. Order 10 sell certain
personal property In the large barn,
appraised at S6s4. 40, In the hen house,
appraised at $3.50 and In the bank
building. appraised nj $55s.93, a total
of si25i.2a. The property will be sold
NJ auction Thursday the 10Th.
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-09

The following copy Of letter, re.
ceiyed by one Of oar leading merchants
from citizen % 6fosvenofdale, e1-
presses Itself The letter has created
quite n stir among our merchants and
will doubtless lead TO concerted action
to have the condition improved. The
writer says:
"You are probably aware Of the fact
that the Webster merchants are proei-
ding free transportation by cars be-
tween Grosyenofdale and Webster eve
~ Saturday afternoon until further no
tice; and this coupled with the niser-
able service between this place and
Putnam keeps many shoppers from
going TO your city.
LAST Saturday some fifteen Of us,
some ladies, left here on the $40 car,
which was half an hour late, and when
we arrived at West Thompson there
was no car to meet Us, 20 there was no
thing to do but 10 wait in the unheat
ed waiting room or outdoors, or else
walk to Putnam which some Of as
did.
Now this IL not very pleasant In
cold weather, and | arm afraid that
the service is not improved the Put
nam merchants will lose considerable
trade, and especially during holiday
weeks, because people will not consent
To wait for ears al West Thompson,
especially II they have their aims full
Of bundles. We naturally prefer 10
trade in Putnam, but must have bet
ter ear service.
II am writing this 10 you as friend
and for your own interest. II The Put-
nam merchants will get together ana
demand better car service, | think 1t
viii be for our mutual interest
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-09
Notice.

Miss Josephine Farnsworth of Wor-
cester and Miss Lolita Stackpole of
Woodstock will have an exhibition
and sale, q variety of articles in fooled
Leather and Embroidery, at Miss San
Souci's Millinery store, Elm street,
Putnam, FROM y o'clock Dec. 10th to
Dec. nth, inclusive.
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-09

Only last week We suggested thai
Putnam have q new city charter with
some OF the new reform measures that
have proved so advantageous and eco
nomical In n hundred cities all over
the country. We were therefore sur.
prised as well as gratified, 10 receive
from Mayor Macdonald "Notiee Of
Petition for Changes in the Charter Of
the city of Putnam that has been
flied In the Office OF the Secretary Of
state, TO be acted upon by the next &C.
neral Assembly.
The changes are numerous and form
really new system Of government,
and while radical they are plain and
simple, and must meet the approval Of
all our citizens. As we publish the
full text OF the changes on the fourth
column Of the fourth page Of this issue
Ito which we commend the attention
OF all our feaders--it Is unnecessary To
repeat any Of them here.
The changes give evidence Of long
and careful dellberaiion Of able minds,
perhaps with charters of similar char.
actef. They seem well suited 70 the
special needs Of onf city ns II exists to-
day, and can he modified TO meet the
certain advancement Of our city.
There are 81 cities under The commits
sion form OF government. A few as.
samed that form Of government some
eight OF more years ago, OF this mum
Der 90 have publicly avowed their salts
faction with this system as 1t has
worked in every way TO their adyan-
Iage. Nothing has been heard from
The resi-, AT leasl nothing against The
government by Commission,
Judge A. Met. Mathesfon has pre-
pared charter for New Haven, which
commits the municipal government
into the hands Of the Mayor aud four
GoaneiImen. II also includes primary
elections. referendum and feeall fen.
lures. Norwich has prepared lis eiiaf.
ter on similar lines.
Putnam. We are glad To know, has
not waited 10 bc the last 10 join good
company In reforming lis municipal
government. 1t Is making rapid re-
forms carefully and wiseiy--of which
This latest step Is good evidence.
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-09
Deaths

In Woodstock, Dec. D, Walter scott.
In Putnam, Dec. =, John Kelley,
aged s5 years.
In Danielsou, Dec. ?, Miss Maria
Williams, aged 80 years.
In East Killingly, Dec. | Mrs. kezia
Harris, aged o8 years.
In Dapielson, Dec. /, Charles Ellis
worth Haynes, aged AZ years.
In oxford, Dec. ,, Lyman Law,
aged 90 years, formerly of East Kill
lingly.
In North Scituate, dec, 5, Mrs. Mill
lard II. Hopkins, aged 5s years. Burial
In West Woodstock.
In East killingly, Dec. l, Mrs.
Keziah Harris, aged 6o years, months
and days.
In Putnam, Nov 25, stephen A.
Griggs.
In Foster Center, Nov. -, George A.
Hopkins.
In Providence, Nov. -, Harry f.,
son OF Peter and Matte Breauit, In
the 10th year Of his age.
In Foster, Nov. 70, Whipple How
ard.
In New York. John Cayanaugh.
In san Francisco, Nov. =, Henry
Clay Kline, formerly of Plainfield,
aged 81 years.
In Dayviiie, Nov. -, Mrs. Lucy
Card, aged 81 years.
In Ashford. Nov, %, Edwin C..
Main, aged - years.
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-09

Obituary
JOHN ELLkS

John Kelley, an old soldier, died at
his home on Providence street last
Thursday evening from a shock. He
was Us years OF age. Mr.. Kelley was
one Of Putnam's oldest residents. lie
enlisted from this town IN company \,
fourteenth Connecticut regiment,
holding the position of corporal, and
served through the Civil war. He
was u member OF 4 G.. Warner post,
q, \. II. One daughter, Mrs. kathe-
riae neotte, wife # Leon beotIe, and
granddaughter, Mrs. William Me
eps both Of this ciiy. survive. The
funeral was held ~auaas afternoon at
st. Mary church, Rev. J. Van den
Nooft officiating. Burial Was in 81.
Mays cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-09
Notice of Petition
FOR
Changes
IN THE
Charter of the
City Of Putnam

Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing petition has been filed in the
office OF the Secretary Of State, in
order that the matters mentioned
therein may be acted upon by the next
General Assembly:
STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
JANUARY SESSION, A. D., 1911.
TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
OF THE STATE OF CONNECT.
CUT:
The undersigned respectfully petit
tions your honorable body to grant
certain changes in the charter of the
City of Putnam and as follows:
l. Abolish the mayor and common
council and place the executive and
administrative power of the city in
commission of three or five.
2. Abolish the annual city meeting
in even years and have all officers
bi,ennially every second year in one
meeting.
3. Give the mayor or executive
head of the city general executive
authority in the matter of all contracts
and in the making of appointments.
I. Make the term of office of the en-
gineers of the fire department perma-
nent.
D. Make the position of Chief of
POLES permanent.
4. Increase the salary OF the city
clerk.
I. Increase the salary of the city
treasurer, he being also treasurer of the
water funds.
s. Authorize the executive body of
the city to employ the superintendent
of the water works IS superintendent of
of sewers, provided the board OF water
commissioners consent.
.. Alter the provisions for the lay
out of streets and the provisions for
the assessments for payment of sewers.
10. Change the time of converting of
the city Court.
II. Provide for the appointment of
prosecuting attorney by the Judge Of
the Cny Court.
lastly. \ complete revision OF the
charter.
And as in duty bound your peti.
lioner Nilteser pray.
Dated al Putnam, Connecticut, this
sixth day Of December 1910. =
ARCHIBALD MACDONALD,
Aayor
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-09

9atsearte Of s.ronass held Al Thompson vi HE
~ ava 5er she it,tftet Of Thompson ga the stb
aaY at Dire. \ t. 1910.
~ iaallea 20 Fmergene : Williams, admins
fratffx on the ATS Stats estate 81 Horace Elliott
lafe ef Thompson within said district deceA ed.
Present. tsks ltstss =. CROSBY. Jna e
THIS anaf apsn decree tnat siN i4i0tt1as he a.
losea ans limited Ter the creditors IF said e..
tar d eNhiAl their claims AZ tinSt the q
ths Aanlt8is fatriN and directs hat p1hls notice
hs xIves 81 thls oraer ny advertising IA nsn :
i,aps.a having e3ncalsfsen Ia said district. and
bt pasttrx cps thereof GA the public sigs-po
ia said town If rhemqsonJ neare the place
who're THE aeeesSed .ast dwelL
VeFflnAsf Record
an 4 GkOsNsE :. AkNSRN. Jude.
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-09

Maria e S

In Thompson, Nov. 30, by Rev. John
X. Moore, William Leak and Miss Ag
mes Ryan.
In Warrensille, Nov. 30, by Rev. b.
e. Bugbee, John Dyorsky and Miss
Annie Harnacek.
In Putnam, Dec. 5, by Justice ii. &.
Bradford, Charles IL. Berthianme and
Miss Anna Chagnon, both OF Spencer.
In Scotland, Nov. "A, by Rev. l.. b.
Tenney, Charles Perry Simpson and
Miss Anna Elizabeth Scott.
In Wiiiimantic, Nov. 70, Louis DE
Grenier and Miss Sybel Ii. Rathbun,
both of Westminster.
In Putnam, Nov. 30, Baxter l.. Rice
and Sabina Callow.
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-09
Foot Troubles
Arise from many causes

Ill fitting shoes and broken arches are
two principal causes. Broken arches
are often mistaken for rheumatism.
This trouble can be cured by properly
fitted arch supports. If your feet are
sore and lame, come in and we will
give you relief.
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-09

lNi>Ikfgr of Wulb~tutk. Prosage
l tourt, p,.eruatel sd. A n. i9io.
Estate of ADJ aide n. Clark. ixie ef Wood
stock Ia said aisirtet ieeea I'll
The execa;oF having exhibited hts admins
trataon aeceaas with said 10 ths court for
allowance. II is
Ordered That the 18th day OF Dec. A. n.
1870. At o'csoek In the forenoon. a. the Pro
hste pfic- ia Woodstock be and the same assign
ed for hearing the allowance Of said admin
istralien account. and this court dirvcts the
exssator 20 tesse all persons interested thersin
to appear II said time ard place. BY paoftShinx
this orief tiuse in some Newspaper having =
circulation In said district. and By pasftag =
eopy on the nahlic ssGn post ia said Town Of
Woodstock where the Deceased last dwelt. ~
leAsz days hefar~ SAID time asxsgned
Certified from Record
~ CLARENCE u. CHILD. Jadg~.
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-09

The Parliamentary election III Eng
land, demanded by the House Of Com
nous, 10 e0rlail the Power Of The Lords
who virtually control all legislation by
yeloine every bin passed by the Nem-
mons. This they can tie with any bill
no matter how urgently demanded by
the entire electorate. Ii Is thus be
coming a struggle between The demo-
cfacs and the aris,oefaey. which is
sure TO cad disastfously Tor the latter
when square issue Is once reached.
The election began last saturday, aud
may last another week or more, each
election district liking their own time
Thus far the Liberals have lost three
seats, but may yet be the winner. Pre-
ziifcf Asquith will no doubt retain con-
troll OF the government. and will con-
tinue the struggle 10 win the measures
submitted to the people al this cleo
ton.
Congress opened It's session Monday
10 continue I'LL March 4th. Little i'm
portant legislation will be taken up ~
the country has discredi,ed the party
In power. The important questions
nov In the hands OF commissions and
committrcs will be deferred 10 the new
Congress. which meets next necemoer.
when the Democrats will control the
House.
President Taft has appointed Sena-
Tor Root ,one Of our greatest statesmen.
q American Arbitrator on the perma-
neat Hague Tribunal. Through that
sedy. II at all. disarmament and the
wosld's peace y 70 y secured.
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-09
Births

In Mt. Hope, Nov. ~ a son, Philip
Tewne, to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Cope
land.
In East Woodstock, Soy. -, a
daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. \. IL. Hib-
bard. Weight, IL pounds.
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-09

nistries Of fhempson - Probate Court. Dee.
~ 3rd 1910
EstAie OF George Harrison Nfchois, late Of
Thompson. In ssid dis,rict dec asrd
Cpoa the Sppl3casieu OF Mary A. Nichols
ose of the rxecaiors sb<rwin nAm~d praying
tia; - iastysmeaf In writing psrporsipg TO be
the hast VIII asa s1ssaaent Of sasd George
Hxrrssen y ichofs. aec~as<d. may be prosra.
apr sv~d. allowed ssdAfsmnted probate as
pr application ~ ai<fnore fally appears. 1 Is
OknE Ed. that sad apphc.ftos b. h~>rd II
H. Probate tsAce inrhon0sca en- th<il-th day Of
De. 1870. - 1o'cloek il tAe atrerraos and that
nottc~ tA~reof - gsven. BY Inserting . copy Of
this sf6rr tia~s - The fazri-x : Bewspap<r
hoStnG -eiFsalax5en In sid district. ard thai
rstnru b 0sAk 10 this crsTs a east n Gays
erfes~ I'D any q heariae.
oS 6eoxGE ). cRusBY, yuiss
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-09
FOR SALE

80 Pure Plymouth Rock Cockrels,
Fine Birds, None Excel, Few Equal.
Prices Right. Also tons long we'll
bound rye straw at barn x12. Prompt
deliverers at reasonable rates. +. II.
CONVERSE, Grosvenordale. As 81
Putnam patriot., 1910-12-09

call ON Mr.. Letters relative TO carrying
his agreement into effect.
Alderman Bouthiieite stated that the
light situation on Providence street,
between Elm and Church, Was In a
bad condition. and suggested that the
are light In front Of the Poshattan
mill be changed for five ineandescent
lights, 10 be located through this dark
section.
The Mayor said he would call the
company's attention TO the matter.
Voted. That actual cost OF street
sprinkling be assessed against the abut-
tiers in accordance with the statute law
of the state, and that the assessments
shall be according 10 list compiled and
annexed TO the vote.
The .dayor called attention to the
street signs throughout the city, and
requested the superintendent Of streets
TO see that they are put in condition.
The matter of using the cityis pro-
perty, south Of the city, for dumping
ground, was referred to the highway
committee.