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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10
To-day l Have
Seen Wonders" Says
Boston Post Writer

After seeing Prof. Montraville
Woods demonstration of Modern Mir
acles" such as he is to give at City
hall next Tuesday evening, Mar. 10,
Mr.. John Coggswell special writer for
the Boston Post gave very interest
ing half page article Of the marvellous
performance. In regard to Prof.
Woods latest sensation THE Human
Torpedo" he said in part:
To-day l have seen wonders-pieces
Of metal that can hear. other pieces
that can think. Together they are
placed into a torpedo and make the
most terrific death-d dealing instrument
that the brain of man has yet evolved.
Friend of and collaboration with
Thos. A. Edison. recognized throughout
the world as a master inventor, Mon
traville Wood has now thrown his en-
tire mind. body and resources into the
task Of making the United States in
vulnerable against attack by foreign
foe. For years he has been inventing
things to make living easier for us.
Now he has made killing easier.
This torpedo with ears that can
hear as well as yours or mine, and a
brain with one single thought--that
OF destruction of foe but will not
touch friend. In his latest contribu-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

The pleasant home Of Mrs. George E.
Gay at 80 Grove street was the scene
Friday afternoon and evening Of a
pretty occasion, when Mrs. Gay enter
tanned from 1 O'Clock until 9 Miss Mar
garet. daughter Of Rev. and Mrs. W.
r. Wood. other guests being Nellie.
Vivian. Beatrice Gladys Miiliken. Mil
dred Lawry. Irene Goodrich and Evelyn
and Rosa Keller. The hours were de-
voted to the enjoymen Of music,
games and amusements and at 8 o'clock
a dinner was served that was as de-
licious as It was hountiful A feature
Of the afternoon was a peanut hunt in
which all participated and which az
forded no end Of fun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

Motive has been received in this city
giving a description of one Hannibal
Cyrus Farwell. VINO is wanted for be-
ing deserter from the United States
Naval training station at Newport
r. l., and for whose delivery a reward
of $50 is offered. Farwell enlisted
Nov "a, 1916. at Portland, and deserted
Feb. %, 1917 At the time of enlist
ment he gave his residence at 141a
Maple street, Augusta, Me. and his
next Of kin William Farwell, father.
of the same residence. Hannibal Far
we'll is feet inches in height and
weighs $50 IA pounds; has blue eyes,
ruddy complexion and light brown hair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10
Bankruptcy Matters

First meetings Of creditors were held
at 10 o'clock Friday morning at the
office of the referee in bankruptcy for
kennebec county:
In the case of Fred A. Thyng Of
Winslow no assets were found, no
trustee was appointed and no further
meetings will be held in the case until
ordered by the rourt. In the case of
Irwin L. Brown of Augusta, same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10
ton to the nations defence.

CIUII tO tII6 I'D CIUII . UtICICC'
Because Prof Wood is white Of
hair and stopped of frame, don't i'm
agine for a minute that he isn't. full
of pep and ginger. He has rapid fire
brain that leaps from point to point
in succession Of startling IDEAS that
brings one up breathless. 6
This new engine of death possesses
most of the faculties of the human.
It's heart is a storage battery, its ears
are remarkably sensitive microphones,
human legs give place to propeller,
its brain-that's the secret, known only
to Prof. Wood. his wife and daughter
who travel with him.
How this marvellous invention works
under actual tests, how II can detect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10
Vesper Services.

The last vesper service of the sea
son will be held at the Unitarian
church at 4.3O =. NJ. Sunday. Specia
music will be given by the choir con
sisting Of Keith Ryan, tenor; Miss
Elizabeth Noble. soprano; Mrs. ]. A
Anderson contralto and Mr.. Hayes
bass. preceded by selections on the
new organ by Mrs. Karl Sturgis, and
followed by short address by the min
ister Rev. Paul S. Phalen. The public
is cordially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

The grade meetings of the teachers
in the elementary schools of this city,
which occur monthly, and which were
postponed last Monday on account of
the storm, will be held on Monday,
March II, at the usual hour At this
time Supt. H. H. Stuart will address
the teachers. on some observations
made at the national convention of
school superintendent held in Kansas
CITY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

The regular meeting Of the Hospitah
Aid will be held in the Unitarian par
lors at o'clock Saturday aftsruoon.
The treasurer will be present and glad
10 receive dues from any who attend
The address will be by Major Hla& ~
Bradbury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

The Board Of Education has ar
ranged with Clyde r. Salmons, ID. D.
s, to give Il series of talks to the ele-
mentary and High school pupils on
the proper care Of the teeth. DR.. Sal
mons has already visited some Of the
grades and the report is that his talks
arc very practical.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

Mrs. Melvin Frost Of so Western av-
enue entertained a number of friends
Thursday evening at a birthday party
in honor Of her sister. Miss Ethel Es-
tabrook. Favors were distributed. A
pleasing feature Of the evening was a
beautiful birthday cake. Ice cream
and cake were served and the party
broke up at late hour, wishing Miss
Estabrook many happy returns of the
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

The annual trip of the Senior class
of Cony High school to Washington
has been abandoned this year on ac-
count of the fact that SO many public
buildings have been closed against WIS.,
itors. 1t is understood that schools in
Maine are generally giving up the trip
this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

and prevent ships coming within ten
miles of our coast. can be made at will
to totally destroy or partially disabis
so as to permit Of capture. how several
torpedoes liberated at the same time
will each attack Z different ship. and
many other interesting and staSttna
facts are explained by Prof. Wed In
his entertaining Demonstration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10
Municipal Court

Fridays business before Judge Lam
casters court included one case of in
toxication in which the respondent
was Edward Capers Of Windsor He
was uncertain the correctness of the
charge but the court settled all doubts
on that point and pronounced him
guilty. The respondent was given a
sentence of s. and costs or 80 days in
iail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

Friends of Miss Lottie Harrington
will be pleased to learn that she is
steadily recovering, and has been able
to take several short walks in the past
few days. 1t is not known, however,
just when she will resume her duties
at Cony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

Paul Tetreault has been engaged by
the Board of Education to take the an
nual school census. This census in
cludes all the children In the city of
Augusta between the ages Of five and
II years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10
How to Heal
Skin-D diseases

A Baltimore Doctor susgssts this
simple, but reliable and inexpensive,
home treatment for people ea6ering
with eczema, ring q
worm, rashes and @[9
similar itching, burn IVE
ing skin troubles t EN
At any reliable .::.NM
druggists get jar Of M
Yesinol ointment and
2 cake Of resinol soap. =
These are not at all expensive. With
the resinol soap and warm water batha
the affected parts thoroughly, until
they are free from crusts and the skin
10 softened. Dry very gently, spread
on thin layer Of the resinoi ointment,
and cover with . light bandage-if nee
essary to protect the clothing. This
should be done twice . day. Usually
the itching and burning stop With The
hrst treatment, and the skin soon b.
comes clear and healthy again.
Almost any soap win clean thc skin
and hair. But those who want . soap
which not only elsanses but actually
helps the complexion and hair a1s wise
to choose resinol SOAP.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

Tuesday will be Parents day at the
local Y. M. c. A. and the parents of
the boys in the Junior classes are cor
daily invited to attend the gymnasi-
UNI classes and other forms of activity
during the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

The High school Discussion Club
will meet at the "Y" at =. NJ. Sun
day and at 4 o'clock "a reading, The
Trail u Boy Travels" by II. G. Good
man, will be a feature OF the day
which no boy should miss. At the
Fathers and Sons banquet on Monday
night, Governor Carl Milliken and the
Hon Frank G. Harrington are to be the
sneakers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

A carload of sugar arrived in town
Thursday for one Of the wholesale
concerns, and much of it was immedi-
ately distributed among the retail
dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

Funeral services for tho late Mrs.
Ann Manning will be held at 9 o'clock
Monday morning at st. Mary's Catho-
lie church and the interment will be
made at White field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

Hon. F. e. Timberlake Of Portland,
former bank examiner, was a business
visitor Friday in the city and passed
portion Of the day at tho State
House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

A nine pound daughter was born on
Thursday to Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Mill
err, Murray street. The young lady's
name Is Claire Ella.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

The page Of orange day ads and
grocere' specials merits the attention
Of value seekers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

Pa Everweil says: "B. E. Bither.
druggist. certainly carries good goods
for bath room needs."-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

Progressive sp!ritualist Society will hold
meetings in G. A. r. hall Sunday At 80
and 7.So. Mrs. F. B. Daniels Of Dorches.
ter, Mass, medium. mch10dlts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

Joseph A. Silva has entered the en-
ploy Of ]. r. Dearborn at the latter's
barber shop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10
LOCAL NOTICE.

Rubber Hand Stamps made in Au-
gusta. CatAleg free. TYP Stamp
Co.. IS Capitol street. Tel. 25S-W.
mchlO&11
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

H. H. Towle. general baggage agent
for the Boston & Maine Railroad, was
a business visitor Thursday in Au-
gusta for a portion Of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

E. P. Smart of Livermore Falls was
in the city Friday. having stopped off
on his way home from a business trip
| to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10
Local Matters

Remember the food sale at Ladd's,
339 Water street, this afternoon.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

Mrs. Levi Cyr was taken to the Au-
gusta General hospital on Thursday
for surgical treatment, this being the
second time within the last 10 months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

j. Fremont Dearborn, barber. De-
pot square, tvs chairs. up-to-date SER
vice. marl0d1ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

each in dainty paper cup. Old fash
Toned chocolates 24c. Dates stuffed
with fudge 29c. Apollo chocolates in
10c. boxes. Just the size to fit the peck
ct. Fresh spinach, lettuce, radishes,
celery, sweet potatoes, parsley, mush-
rooms. Bermuda onions, native chick
en- and fowl. veal, lamb, choice cut of
beef. cooked corned beef, veal loaf,
boiled ham, boiled tongue at Weber &,
HeWett's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

For 3sc. you can buy a pound of de-
licious chocolate coated peppermint
patties. Large satisfying disc of pen-
permint favored whipped cream en-
closed in the richest Of chocolate.
Fresh from the factory for today's sa,e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10


en- and fowl. veal lamb, choice cut of
beef. cooked corned beef, veal loaf,
boiled ham, boiled tongue at Weber &
Hewett's.
| e. Locke is cutting some nice native
pork for today, nice roasting chickens.
veal, lamb and heavy beef, cooked
meats. Special on Navel oranges, good
sweet ones 25c. doz.. larger ones, 35 and
F.; 4Oc. per doz. Fresh Boston lettuce,
radishes, celery. Bermuda onions, spe-
cial on grape fruit, extra large ones.
10c. each, "a count, 3 for 25c. Buy rice
pounds 25c. Canned sweet potatoes.
canned dandelions and spinach green's.
A bargain in canned pineapple, sliced,
1Sc. a can. Molasses doughnuts, cream
goods and good assortment of good
things in the bakery department. Beans
and brown bread.
Opening sale at j. H. Dion e Co.,
1873 Water st. today. Note the ad. this
morning. Mr. SlosberS (of the Slosberg
Blue store) is manager
One lot 40 doz. huck towels, plain
white and fancy borders. at 1oc each
| '
Ter and larger. value up to 19c, special
at IL 12c. Fine lot high grade SinS-
hams, fancy checks and plaids and
stripes, also 10 plain colors, very spe-
cial at II 1-2c I'd. Fine new asst. of Sc
inch high grade changeable taffeta just
in and On sale today at 81 I'd; also
over % yds. ewest sport stripes in
Sc in. taffetas, on sale today at $l.15
I'd: Just in. a beautiful new line Jap
table runners. squares and napkins to
match-sev. handsome designs. The
new Emerson graphophone records, >
selections 2Jc, now on sale. See ad to-
day.
Russell & Weston Co. special on five
styles Of serge dresses-navy, brown
green. Copen and black-they have the
newest style features: The popular
wide collars, new ideas in pockets and
with Oriental embroidery; values $3.50,
$3.50 and up to SIS. at s7.95. Also
Spring STYLES in house dresses. featur-
ing the "ycrth Shore" make, $50 to
$3.50 AlF styles. The big. handsome
golden" window is receiving much ad-
mirati ton.
Remember the special linen sale at
the Lunt & Brann Co. with other spe-
cial items AT lowest close-out prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

It's orange day at Folsoms, too.
Read these and be there for good
hings:-Delicious creoles made yester-
day. juicy Sunkist filings. tic ID. Or
ange Melba" at the fountain today 1oc-
College Ice that's different. Choco-
late covered marshmallows, 40c goods
&c today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

| A 10 per cent. discount on all stamped
underwear, including Royal Society,""
at Hinckley and O'Connells. Easter
cards and Rustcraft novelties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

Chernowskys advice to mothers 10
to buy now the children's coats offered
at half price. They are staple styles
and will be higher next season II they
are carried over. Children's csc hose,
a few remaining to close at pairs for
csc today. Also 75c 'Triple-Toe' hos.
iery. all celors. $50 tout sizes included
in black and whitel. Ninety serge
dresses. newest spring styles. at 20
per cent. discount. Do see these. A
tremendous line of the late suits and
coats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

Dinner ware specials at Augusta Fur
niture Co., include $40 and $11 and
$3.50 sets at savings Of 81 to $3.50.
A $40 chifoniere at SIG: nice 41-inch
round oak dining table at $1,000; $3.50
mahogany library table $4es.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

Orange day. At csc doz., for fancy
big Sunkist oranges. the Augusta Fruit
Co. makes a fine leader at both stores
today. And plenty of them. Special
prices by box and half box. Note ad
for others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

One dollar newest spring shirts. 79c al
J. B. Farrell's. The price will advance
soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

Remember the special linen sale al
the Lunt & Brann Co. with other spe-
cial items AT lowest close-Out prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

Two very special values in children's
dresses at n. Richmond's Dept Store:
One . to VI, nice Bingham, a soc
value, at sec; enc 6 TO IA yrs. 81
bingham. at soc. New suits, new coats.
newest Spring millinery coming in
daily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10
IS a u I'd a y
Special Sales
II (Advertisements)
i buyers please note that the values
listed In this column are for this day
only1

Orange day.
A S. photograph for 1874 at Film
woods. No more at this price when
these are gone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

One lot Of boys pants soc. at H. G..
Barker Cos. cages s to II yrs). At
Gardiner stores also.
L. S. Young-'Phone 5ss Sugar, 81. 10
for % lbs. today. Compound lard 16c
per pound; 10. pals. SIC: 10 lb. pals.
s1.63 and 20 10. pail $40. Veal roast
and veal chops Lamb to roast and
fry. Country butter and fresh eggs.
Sauer kraut in cans, cranberries, sweet
and Baldwin apples. clans and oysters,
potatoes 75c PIX, oranges 25c per doz.
Fresh herring, Sc lb., and bloaters, &c
apiece.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

Dorothy Dodd and ladies' Walk Over
shoes. s1.9S at Hersey's shoe store. Gun
metal, kid and patent leather, sizes
2 IL, 3, IL, and 1-2; narrow
widths.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

Special for today only at the Pierce
Weber Co, 234 Water St.-s1 newest
spring shirts. negligee with French
cuff and Numbered with hard cuff. 79c
Corliss- Coon collars, reg. 15c linens, at
10c today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

Opening sale at j. II. Dion & Co,
1873 Water st. today. Note the ad. this
morning. Mr.. SlosberS (of the Slosberg
Blue Store) is manager.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

Orange sherbet at Marden's, SIC qt.
Its fine. Six favors ice cream, also
frozen pudding and Harlequin bricks.
Made yesterday. molasses cocoanut
taffy. Sc doz. At Mardens, East Side,
for Saturday and Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

At the Wadleigh Grocery Co-Sun-
kist oranges, 16 for 25c; also at 24c,
zoe and CSC doz Sunkist lemons, sc
coz. Specials: Sweet potatoes in can,
cans 25c: fresh bloaters. &c each; can
corn on cob, SOC can. A full line of
I4ibbys canned fruits. Note meat prices
for today only in ad on Orange page
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

Orange day, and George D. Haskell
& Son have the oranges. Read ad on
special page for other values.' Nice
native lamb and plenty heavy Western
beef. New Bermuda onions are in,
Spanish onions, 10c h., a few sweet
potatoes. bars Swift's borax soap,
25c Greg. price ) for 25c and this is last
day of sale). Try Haskell's FAC tea
good drinking tea. White Rose" tea
soc (anG will cost zoe by wholesale
soon). Plenty fresh fish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

Special low prices at Wellman's, OAR
by Block. on mems Goodyear welt
shoes. Note ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

Oranges, oranges at Robert Millers
for the big day. Plenty of them and
very low prices. Homemade peanut
Penuchia, lie Id: molasses cream filed,
lac ID. These are Chases best makes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

Swift & Turner Co. specials: Enter
prise food choppers, No. l, CSC; No. 2.
S119; No. 8, s1.69. A Thermos outfit
Of vacuum bottle complete and leather
box-case with tin lining. s1.39. A fold
ing dish par holder at 19c; also 4 cans
Rockburn heat at 29c. A special for
the specials is doughnut fork free
to customers buying any one OF the
specials today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

Orange day at Dion's Fruit Store,
opp. Journal Office. IS nice navels, csc;
IL extra choice navels, csc. Sunkist
lemons, grape fruit, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

Combination special at f. W
Church's: l box raisins and lbs. good
rice for 25c; . lbs. evap- peaches. &c;
3 OTIS. cranherr;es. Csc. Last call or
Swift's borax soap. bars 25c today
ct goes back tC for pc on Monday
Menty brakes cake. Nissen raisir
Tread and Salt Sea oysters.
Evening journal., 1917-07-06
NEW SDb0NS Get TO
WORK WITHOUT HITCH
President Lyon and Clerk
Simmons Steer Council
Straight on First Night
POLICE SALARY
QUESTION UP AGAIN

The first regular session Of the
newly elected City Council last night
was featured without a semblance Of
tch. despite the fact that several
Of the city solons were new a their
task. Under tho guidance Of George
IT, Lyon, president Of the body. and
with the assistance Of Homer c. Sim
mons. the clerk. the session moved
along with precision. The much
mOoted question of the police depart
ment sa airy increases was before the
new Council however. and it caused
some scussiOn.
The Police Commissioners sent a
letter 10 Council along with their
wage schedule. in which they stated
they would not change the schedule
and asked the Council TO adopt It.
Under the scale prepared by the COM
m ssioners. the maximum wage for
patrOlmen would he $1,000, but only
after five years service. The scale
prepared by the old City Council
called for a minimum scale at present
Of $1,000 a year for all members of the
force. excepting nine men now on
probation
The letter from the Police Commits
sion was referred to Council as a
committee of the whole and as it was
reported that the Police COmmiss on
ers would be present during the even
, ing. the matter was held in allegiance
/ for an nour None Of the commits
s'oners appeared. however.
Later in regular session Council in
structed Clerk Simmons 10 send a
request to the Board of Police Com
missioners to attend the meeting of
the committee of the whole Council
next Wednesday night to consider the
/ question Of pay for the policemen.
The new schedule was TO have be
the squabb'e between the COuncl and
the police board over the matter. the
policemen are deprived OF the money
the city had set aside for them and II
is doubtful now when they VII get
their increase.
One hundred and forty res dents in
the vicinity OF Eighth street park
signed a communication. which was
received by Council in which they
ask that John r. Jones present guard
at the park, be retained in that posi-
ton The communicat on was refer
red 10 the park committee.
The annual report of William j.
Highheld. retiring ely treasurer. was
received and referred to the printns
! committee with power 10 act.
A letter was received from the Cen
trail Labor Union as to the ght oi