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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07

Joseph Z. p. Dunn began Monday
circulating petitions which will later
be presented to the city council ask
ms that body to appropriate sum of
money, approximately $1,000, for the
purpose of grading the eastern end of
the Reuel Williams Athletic field, so
as to make that enclosure adequate
fer the several forms of outdoor
sports Mr.. Dunn reports that he Sc
cured about 200 signatures during the
day and that the movement seemed
to meet with general approval The
work will be continued today. 1t is
proposed TO present the petitions at
the next regular meeting of the city
council, Monday evening, April 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07
SIDN EY

NORTH-Merton Drummond and
Chester Davies We're in Augusta to
attend the meeting of the Maine
Shorthorn Breeders Association.
John Fontaine and Chauncey War
rem each lost a COW last week.
Miss Luther of Providence, r. l.,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. NJ. D.
Peck.
A daughter was born April to Mr..
and Mrs. r. H. Sawtelle.
Miss Phyllis Bowman returned Mon
day to Oakland, where she attends
school,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07
Funeral of Benjamin II. Smith

Funeral services for the late Ben
jamin H Smith were held at O'Clock
Monday afternoon at the home of his
siste. Mrs Mary E. Liscomb, II Bridge
street, Elder Brown of the Advent
church at Auburn and Rev. L. w.
Coons of the Winthrop street church
of Augusta officiating. The remains
were placed in the tomb at Mt. Pleas
ant cemetery, Frank Smith, Eugene
Smith, Henry Whitney and William
Brewer acting as bearers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07

w. II. Gannett has received three
carloads of goats, about so in all,
which he will Keep on the estate pur-
chased by him some time ago and
which includes the high land located
at the south of his property on West
ern avenue and known as Betsey
Howard hill. The goats are at pres
ent quartered in a large barn on low
er street but will rater be turned into
an enclosure to be prepared for them.
Work was commenced last fall with
a view of converting the mill into a
natural park and Mr.. Gannett contem-
plates carrying out the work to COM
pletion the coming season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07
apr4-7-9
TRY THIS! DOUBLES BEAUTY OF
YOUR HAIR AND STOPS 1T
FALLING OUT.

Your hair becomes light, wavy, fluff
fy, abundant and appears as soft, lus-
trous and beautiful as a young girls
after a "Danderine hair cleanse" just
try this-moisten cloth with little
Danderine and carefully draw 1t
through your hair, taking one small
strand at q time. This will cleanse the
hair of dust, dirt and excessive oil and
in Just a few moments you have dou-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07
Colonial Theatre

A Grand Opera night will be given
at the Colonial this evening by a
carefully selected orchestra of IA
pieces 1t will surely be musical
treat for those who enjoy an excel
lent musical program.
The pictures given at the same time
are far above the average run. They
are the choice selections from the Mu-
tual and Universal latest releases.
Come early and obtain good seats
as Grand opera night means a full
houSe.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07
AMUSE MENTS.
"A Southern Rose"-opera House

- SodsbOfu TtSoS -SFS'c
"A Southern Rose" a play of strong
dramatic action, a few thrills and an
interesting story, beautifully told and
splendidly acted by the Luttringer
Stock Co.. is proving one of the pro-
auctions of the season at the Opera
house The same play will be repeat
ed today and tomorrow. The following
list of pictures will be shown today
in connection with the play.
THE Hand Print of Mystery" a
powerful two-reel drama, 'Broncho
Billy and the Red Man." AT the
Eleventh Hour" TONY and Maloney,"
Lilies Nightmare, italian Games
and Dances" THE Deschutes Can
Won ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07
Girls! Beautiful, Charming Hair,
No Dandruff==25 Cent Danderine.
bled the beauty of your hair.

Besides beautifying the hair at once
Danderine dissolves every particle of
dandruff; cleanses, purifies and invig-
crates the scalp, forever stopping itch
ing and falling hair.
But what will please you most will
be after a few weeks use when you
will actually see new hair-fine and
downy at first-yes-hut really new
hair growing all over the scalp. If you
care for pretty, soft hair and lots Of it
surely get a rs cent bottle of Knowl-
toms Danderine, from any druggist or
toilet counter, and just try it.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07

Miss Edith NJ. Tetreault, who had
been enjoying a brief vacation in Au-
gusta with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Tetreault, left Monday morn
ing for Lisbon Falls to resume her
duties as teacher of drawing in the
public schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07

c. Willis Townsend is in the city for
a short time as the guest of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Claude w. Town
send of Gage street. Mr.. Townsend
has been taking a course of study at
the National Preparatory Academy at
Highland Falls, n. Y, with view to
entering West Point, and took his ex-
animation last week. Two or three
weeks may elapse before he learns the
result
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07

Matters at the police station for the
past two days have been very quiet,
with nothing in the way of misde-
meanors to claim the attention Of
the court. Sunday night the only &C
cupants of the police station were two
dodgers who came to Augusta to seek
employment on the new railroad
bridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07

This is Rexall week. all over the
United States, and John Coughlin,
owner of the local Rexall store, marks
the event by special price inducements
on goods bearing this well-knoWn
mark of excellence. His ad appears
tomorrow.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07
Temple Grange.

At Temple Grange March "a, the
lecturer, Mrs. Leona Halves, present.
ed the following pleasing program:
Reading, Mrs Halves; song, Miss Ruth
Hodgkins, Enroll Horne; dialogue,
THE Matrimonial Adventure" given
by Miss Ruth Hodgkins, Enroll Horne,
Mrs. Charles Kurdish, Carl Hamiin,
Mrs. c. T. Hodgkins. Forty-seyen
members were present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07

Miss Beatrice Haskell, who recent
ly underwent an operation for appen-
dicitis at the Augusta General hos
pital, has so far recovered that she ex-
poets to leave that institution Wednes-
day for her home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07

Miss Knowles of Boston, formerly of
Portland, will exhibit a choice line of
spring and summer millinery at the
Augusta House Friday, April 10, 1914
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07

AUCTION SALE. The 81 acre farm
in Nassalhoro near Weber Pond,
known as the Clarence Gardner farm,
will be SOLD May 10 at l P. NJ. at pub
lie auction. J. H. Trask, Auctioneer.
Mrs. H. W. Sanborn, SO Grove St, Au-
gusta. Maine. apr7eod6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07

Work was begun Monday by the
Central Maine Power Cos. crew set
ting the two iron poles at the west end
of the Kennebec bridge for the COM
pletion of the standard street lighting
system. 1t is expected that the lights
will be in commission within a few
DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07

The April term of the superior court
which is to convene this morning at
the Kennebec county court house will
open at 10 A. NJ. The forenoon ses-
sion will be taken up by the calling OF
the criminal docket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07

Miss Maude Sayward, one of the
teachers at the new Grammar school
building, returned Sunday from her
home in Alfred, where she had been
passing the spring vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to thank the honored MEM
bers of the G. A R. for the comforting
words in our time of need; also for
their beautiful floral membranes and
all others that in any kindness. however
small, helped us to bear the sorrow OF
losing our husband and father.
MRS. MANI A. DIPLOCK
AND FAMILY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07
READFIELD

DEPOT-Mr.s and Mrs. Arian H.
Jones are receiving gratuiations,
on the arrival of welcome guest,
Friday, April 3, Leo LaForest Jones,
whose weight is 10 pounds.
LITcHFlELD.
MI and Mrs. Anthony Ashford cell
ebrated their 25th wedding anniversa-
ry Saturday, April 4.
Mrs. Ruth Hews and family expect
to move to the Allen place at the
Mills in the north part of the town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Weber, who
were married March % in Boston, are
spending a few days with his father
and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Web
Der.
Ella, the little daughter Of Geo. M.
Rogers who has been very i'll, is able
to sit up at this writing.
Edward Shorey, who has been
spending the winter in Crewsville,
Fla, with his brother-in-law, is ex-
pected home.
Albert Stevens, who has been spend
ing the winter in Florida for his
health, is reported to be very much
better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07

]. w. Glidden of Capitol street re-
ports that his flock of IS hens are still
laying we'll and that during the month
of March the total number of eggs laid
by them was sos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07

could not sleep nights and would cry and
say they burned and itched all tho time
IL tried - but 1t did not relieve him,
and some - but 1t seemed to make him
worse. / then used Cuticura Soap and
Ointment and the first night used them he
seemed to be SO relieved he slept little. I
first washed the affected parts with CutScura
Soap and then applied Cuticura Ointment
twice daily. At the end of the first week he
was much better and at the end of the second
week he was completely cured. Every mark
was gone" (Signedl Mrs. w. B. Potter.
Nov. IL. 1912.
For treating poor complexions. red, rough
hands. and dry. thin and falling hair, Cuti-
cura Soap and Cuticura Ointment have been
the worlds favorites for more than gem
Grafton. A single set Is often sufficient. Sold
everywhere. Liberal sample OF each mailed
free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card " Cuticura. Dept. T. Boston,
AWMen who shave and shampoo with Gu
ticurs Soap viii ind 1t best for skin and scalp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Fred Worthen left on the forenoon
train Monday for Boston to attend
the 18th annual session of the Supreme
Lodge of the American Benefit Society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07

If you have a room to let for
Wednesday night the Augusta House
will be glad to send you a customer.
Telephone Mr.. Emerson.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07
LOCAL NOTICE.

F. L. Herseys shoe repairing service
guarantees prompt, efficient service
and highest class workmanship.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07

For 10c each the New Method
Laundry washes and disinfect rugs in
the cleanest and healthiest way
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07
KENNEBEC.
WINDSOR

WEST-Arthur Taber has been suf-
fering from grip cold.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Randall of Cross
Hall We're business callers Thursday
on Joseph Morrisette.
Mrs. Matte Casey is assisting Mrs.
Henry Davis papering and painting
the latter's house.
vASSALBORO.
yassalboro Grange will hold an all
DAY session at its Grange hall, Tues
day, April with China Grange as
invited guests.
=. ]. Bragan and family will leave
April for Hallowell. where Mr.
Bragan has charge of the City Aims
house.
Rev. Mr.. Klein of North Vassalboro
was recently calling on friends in the
place.
Everett Brann of Augusta has been
hired to superintend Vassalboro Aims
house for the ensuing year.
Mrs. George Travis is entertaining
her sister from Houlton.
Mrs Anna Robinson has returned
home after short visit with her son,
Arthur Robinson and family in Win
slow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hume have
closed their house and gone to Au-
gusta, where they both have employ
mont,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07

The Pythian Sisters will hold Rub
Der social at the home of W. S. Laid,
ia State street, Monday evening.
April 13.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07

Women's skirts cleaned and pressed
for 75c during April at the Augusta
Steam Dye House, 140 Water street.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07

Arthur Dodge of Somerville was in
town Monday on a short business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07

The pimples looked like
small insect bites and almost
covered his body They
came to a head from which
water would run. They
itched and burned so badly
that my son scratched them
and made sores. His cloth
ing irritated the eczema and
he was cross and fretfll He
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07
ECZEMA ALMOST
COVERED BODY
Commenced with Little Pimples.
itched and Burned So Scratched
and Made Sores. Cross and Fret
full. Could Not Sleep. Cuticura
Soap and Ointment Cured.

z Hartwell St.. Southbridge, Mass.
"Our son commenced with little pimpies all
over hia body. They said IL WAS e,zerrna
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07

Tuesday, April 7, 1914
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07
Every Man!

Will want a pair of new Spring
his new Top Coat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07
Every Woman!

VIII want something choice and
artistic in Spring Footwear to go
with her Easter Gown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07

MILLS.--The students and teachers
of Bridge Academy are enjoying their
spring vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-07

jana, tu-wed-sat.tf
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-15
Jersey City. S139O--s72.

sll.,3 SO; Jersey City. sl39O--s72.-
~.
Oklahoma Muscoeec. Sl1.0a-SG65
Oklahoma City. sl0i0-$GG.2i.
Oregon. Portland. S~I3.1O-SlS.6S.
PENNSYLVANIA Allentown. sG.i1-
SILL; Altoona. SS~.O7-S3aa5: Chester.
s1.lS-S30.75; T. RTE. ~SS.S3-s9Ol: Harris
burg. Sl02i-S37. 81: .Johnstown. SIT
SSIi; Lancaster. s~1y6i-Sa9Ol: McKccs-
port, Sl09l S2l.S9; New Castle. SD.IG-
sli0i: Reading, $S.22-sl5e7- Wilkes
Barre. $oa2-s2516; Williamsporr.
SS.51-Sl2.15: York. SG5S-slaTS.
Observation-Disclosures Sis $685.
k1cxvillc. S103l-SS3.5l. Nashville.
Sl0o2- $500: Memphis, sia95-s15.G,.
Texas-AuStin. $o.1i-s75.5G: Dallas.
SILL Si2.; FL PaSo. SLIGO s5iGJ;
Fort Worth. SS91-s59.25: Galveston.
sl1.G'-Sll3.2i: Houston. sl1.a5-S1395.
Utah Salt Lake City. li.iS-s5T.Gl.
Neutrality-suspicious., 1l.67- 4G5 SO:
Tacoma. ~S1l.16-Sl05.9 G.
West Virginia Oshkosh. Sa.i9-
$1L:'2; Superior. Sla.G5 s.3.l1.
The corresponding average figures for
the entire l95 cities included i'm this re.
part are. respectively. s17.3i-s6S.Tl.
In referring to cities with governments
Of the type which prevails in the aver
age American city prior to the year 1904.
the report uses the g%encri. designation
Cities governed by mayor and rouncil:' +
IN like manner. in referring tT cities
whose governments are such as i'm the
last decade have come Ia he spoken of
AZ Commission form" or Manager
plan. the cities are described a. Cities
governed by commission +" or "Citics
governed by manager plan" Cities gov
erncd by commissions or those under
the City manager plan" may have city
Commissions" and cities Of the first
class generally give Ia the chief or may
or the title of Mayor" The term Com
mission form Of government refers "a
the government Of cities adminiStcrcd
by n small number of officials exercising
both legislative and executive authority.
This system Of government has been civ.
en- many distinctive forms in individual
cities. and these forms are frequently
spoken Of by such designations a. the
Galveston plan" or the "Dcs Mnines
plan, according AZ they approximate
the form Of government in operation in
the one or the other Of the two cities
mentioned.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-15
IL CITIES OF ovEE ao.mo.

The cost per capita f." the general
expenses Of al the municipal depart
mcntS. aud also the per capita net debt
at the close of the wear 1917. Of these 90
cities which have adopted the commits
Sicn form ~ government. rcSpcctivcIy.
are shown in the statement following.
The term met debt" as employed ia the
report is the funded and floating debt
less sinking fund assets; and the term
general expenses of the municipal de-
%partmcntS includes al costs If city gov.
crnment, except interest ON debt and out
lays for permanent improvements.
The first figure following the name Of
the city in the statement shows the per
capita cost If municipal government for
1912 and the second figure the per CAPT
ia net debt 40 the close of the year 1912.
Alabama -. birmingham, SS.6i-S2S5i II:
Mobile SS.3- $Jl.Ji: Montgomery. s9.GS
-SG535.
California Berkeley. S~13.32-sl9OG;
Oakland. sli>2- S3GGS: Sacramento.
SlS.9i- S36.07; san Diego. S20O7-SS7l0 10;
Pasadena. sf9O7- SELL.
'bipTdut ''lDIsu0 NDilnU>. ~lh.Il-
IS73i>; Pueblo. Sl09l-S51.1: Denver.
S2n.l3-%.S2.
District Of Columbia Washington.
-. i3-soina.
Illinois-Dccatur. $500 50 30: Spring
field. Sl29-saO.S2.
lowa-Ce,lar Rapids. SlI.SS-S3a6a:
Des Moines. Sli.30 S3O.0a; Sioux CITY,
SlO51 las.
Kansas Kansas CITY. s9.13-s51a rs:
Topeka, s1i.5S- S6.7a: Whicbita. sa.6i-
siO.11.
Kentucky Newport SIS SsS 81
~Covington. s9Ss->l15l: Lexington,
sllI6-s2LTS.
Louisiana New Orleans. ST.. -o-sloa.
81: Shreveport. SllA6-sl9nS
Massachusetts HaverhilI sIna;-
S31.G6; Lowell. Sl3D-saiae: LYNN
>l3.G5-Ss5-3a: Salem. sl309-s27.ia
Minnesota Duluth. si3h- $7S2a: -
Paul. Sl30i-Si3l9.
Missouri-Joplin S7.96-sl025.
Nebraska Omaha. Sic 3G-slN.3
Lincoln. S10-a-Sa5. 9S.
New Jcrsey-Atlantic CITY. saa-C-
sll6.l0; Passaic, slo07-saS.l0; Trenton,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-15
FIGURES SHOW The COST PER
CAPITA or NEW GOVERNMENT
information on Cast OF Operation and In
dehtedneSs Per Capita Is Given IN Report
10 be issued Soon by United States De-
partment Of Commerce.

Washington. u g.. June IL. There
are a. cities out II 10 A. the United
States having estimated ~popoluaiion of
over 10000 inhabitants each. which have
already adopted 4 commission form Of
government. having discarded the for
mcr plan ~ being governed by a mayor
and council This Information IL made
public in the annual report on financial
statistics Of cities having m estimated
population Of over 10000. whi~h will he
issued soon by Director William j. iIar-
riS of the Bureau Of the Census. Depart
mcnt Of Commerce. This report covers
the transactions Of the calendar year
1912. or the fiscal year closing on dates
prior To February |. 1919. The bulletin
was prepared under the supervision Of
lie Grand Powers. chief statistician for
finance and municipal statistics.
The 90 cities which have adopted. or
by legislative enactmcrS have been
placed under. the commission form Of
government are as follows:
Observation-Disclosures, Mobile and
Montgomery.
California Berkeley. Oakland. Sacra-
mcnto, San Diego and Pasadena.
Colorado-Colo1ado Springs, Pueblo
and Denver.
District of Columbia Washington.
Illinois-Decatur and Springfield.
Iowa-Ccdar Rapids. Des Moines. ami
Sioux City.
Kansas-Kansas City. Topeka AM Wi
chita.
Kentucky Newport. Covington, and
Lexington.
Louisiana-Ncw Orleans and SIircvc-
port.
Massachusetts - HIavcrhilI, Lowell.
Lynn, and Salem.
Minncsota-Duiuth All II. Paul
Missouri joplin.
Nebraska-Omaha and Lincoln.
New JcrScy-Atlantic City, I'asSaic.
Trenton and Jersey City.
Oklahoma uscogcs and Oklahoma
City.
Oregon Portland.
Pennsylvania - Allentown, Altoona,
Chester. Erie. Harrisburg. YOUNGSTOWN.
Lancaster. Mckeesport. New Castle.
Reading. Wilkes Barre, Williamsport
and York.
Tennessee Chattanooga. Knoxville.
Nashville and Memphis.
TcXas-Austin, Dallas. FL Paso. Fort
Worth. Galveston. and Houston.
Utah-Salt Lake City.
Neutrality-suspicious. and Tacoma.
West Virginia
WiSconsin-OSkoSh and Superior.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-15

Books are friends. yet how badly the,
are treated sometimes. They are doubled
back violently until the binding stitchc.
break. leaves are turned down. and in
short the book il scon u wreck in IN,
hands Of unapprcciativc people.
When YOU first open a new book. lav
down on a table ar smooth surface. Press
the front cover back until ID touches the
table. then the back rover. holding the
leaves upward, After this procedure.
press down a section of back and front
leaves alternately, until the center Of
the boob j. reached. If You 10 this sew.
eral times. your book will always open
satisiactorily.-Thc Ladies' Review.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-15
WASHINGTON WAS FIRST CITY IN
UNITED STATES TO ADOPT PLAN

Washington. ID. g.. was the first city
III the United States 10 BE- governed for
any number Of wears 10y Il commission.
coming under that form of government
by the terms Of IN act Of Congress that
became effective June II. 1873. The ap
pllcation Of this form of government to
the capital of the Ulitcd States grew
out Of the relation N the National GOV
.ernmcnt 10 this particular city. and The
city of Washington was not considered
rs IN example to other municipalities
with rcfcrcm~e 10 its form ~ government.
The great need Of improvement IL san.
itary conditions of Memphis. Tennessee.
following Il severe visitation Of yellow
fever in 1875. combined with the fact
that M the time the city had incurred an
Indebtedness equal 10 its authority for
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-06-15

borrowing money. led the legislature of
Tennessee in 1879 q put and end IL the
existence of the city AZ a municipal cor
poration Ia create in its stead a taxing
district whose affairs were conducted
by a small body If officers having prac
tically the authority of the commission.
ers in the cities under the new or com
mission form Of government. After the
recovery Of the city from the difficulties
which made this form Of government
necessary, Memphis was incorporated
~ "A city. with its earlier form Of gov
crnmcnt. and it, experience was not
deemed such aS 10 encourage the Suh>ti.
tuition of this form of government for
that Of MAYOR and council.
a destructive storm having over
whclmrd Galveston Texas. on Septcm.
Der /. 1900. and left the city proStrate
financially ~ Memphis. had been in
1875. Galveston was placed under 4 gov.
'crnmcnt bv a commission III 1901. The
IcNperien"c of Galveston under this form
of government was such that i'm 1906 il
was adopted by Houston. Texas. Two
other cities. having $4,000 inhabitants.
adopted il in 1907. two in io0>. eight in
1909. six in 1910. fifteen in 1911. nine in
1872. twenty-one in 1919. and three in
1911.