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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-16

trade with s The lots may be had in any desired Size and
will assist to finance the building Of house.
believe that the Speedway Terrace properties going
of the adjoining industrial district Most everyone
about the many factories out that direction and it does not
qire much thinking realize the which homeste will
increase to keep with the increasing industrial activity
1t will cost you nothing for full particulars about this
property and the homes all ready built.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-11-07
ECG-A-DAY HEN TONIC

Are your hens a paying
proposition? Eggs are high
er today than ever before in
the history of the country.
They will bring a better price
this winter.
1t pays big dividends to
keep them in first class con-
dition.
See that they have one ia
blespoonful of Egg-a-Day
Hen Tonic mixed with their
feed three times a week and
watch results.
For sale by
A. c. Leach, Rosine, Ky.
c. +. Crowder. Horton, Ky.
A. W. Willis. Hartford, II. l.
A. w. Midkiff, Sulphur Springs.
c. c. King. Dundee.
Peter Crowder, Sunnydale.
+. Renfrow & Co., Narrows.
Laws d Harrison. NarrOws. r. i.
l.. c. Morton & Son, Centertown.
Wallace 4 Porter. Cromwell.
Ohio Co., Drug Co., Hartford, Ky
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-11-07

For Infants and Children
In Use For Over so Years
s,... k: bears or GHz2zz.
TRUCE VIOLATIONS
MUST BE MADE GOOD

Paris, Nov. demand will be
made of Germany that all violations
of the armistice shall be made good
This has been decided upon by the
Supreme Council, which has complet-
ed the protocol to the German treaty
The protocol provides that Ger
many shall surrender cruisers and
destroyers to replace those sunk at
Scapa Flow, and also surrender float
ing dry docks. lighters, trains, tugs
and other naval equipment in value to
that of the first-class bat,leships de-
stroyed, which Germany can not re-
place.
There is no provision in the proto-
col as to how the warships and naval
supple shall be divided long the
allied and associated powers Ger
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-11-07
AND IVES SAWED WOOD.

IVES Whittle, a teamster down in
Lowell, Ark, was so patriotic during
the fall of 1918, before the Hun was
finally vanquished, that he put a
mortgage on his team and wagon for
$50 and bought War Savings Stamps
in his desire to do his duty TO the
Government. Some thought Yves was
doing more than his financial
strength warranted But he just
went down in the woods, cut up fuel
and sold it in the Lowell Market
and the mortgage was soon lifted
Now Yves is buying more stamps, be-
cause he realizes their value and finds
he can save.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-11-07
MILLIONS FOR GOOD ROADS.

Tae federal aid road building pro-
gram in the United States for 1919
is probably the largest in the history
of the world, says the Nations BUS
mess. The expenditure for road con-
st"rtti u fnv the Year IT, likely TO
reach $5O0,OO0,O00, including $209,-
100000 voted at the last session of
Congress Plans have been made for
the construction of continuous high
way systems running from one large
marketing center to another, regard
less of state lines.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-11-07

Keeping Closely i'm Touch With Mar
ket Conditions.

Keeping Closely IN lOuch WIN MAR
ket Conditions.
Farmers who sell vegetables or 9TH
err farm produce to consumers 0r re-
tail stores find that taking pains to
inform themselves on the condition
of the market is very much worth
while Frequently a telephone H.
uuiry or reference to the local raper
will revoai a demand or lack Of de-
demand that seriously affects the
value of a product. The information
so obtained may suggest a delay in
taking the produce to town, ard give
the seller considerably better price
In advertising goods for delivery
through parcel post it is particularly
important that the farmer keep close
ly in touch with the demands and
tastes of prospective customers. To
advertise goods at the wrong time
is to throw away money. To offer
them for sale at the most favorable
time and at proper prices means get
ting the largest returns for labor and
investment,
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-11-07

If the chickens must be confined on
account of bad weather, provide a
good straw litter in which their grain
feed may be scattered. This will give
them exercise and keep them interest
ed and healthy. When chickens that
have been accustomed to free range
are closely confined. this frequently
checks their Development for the time
being unless they are made content
ed in their new quarters.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-11-07
FOREIGN TRADE GROWS.

For the year ending Aug. 81 L. s.
trade with foreign countries, includ-
ing exports and imports, amounted 10
over slO,64S,O0O,O0O, the depart
ment of commerce announces. Elk
ports for the year were $7,4l5,OOO,-
600 and imports were $3,2S3,OOO,-
leaving a balance in favor OF this
country of $4,lS2,OO0,0OO. The
years commerce showed marked
increase over that Of last year. Re
The strike leaders have gone the
wrong way about ii to einyinee the
=, American people of the justice OF
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-11-07
PRICELESS HAPSBURG
JEWELS ARE STOLEN

Gneva. Nov. /, The famous Flor
entine diamond of 1879 carats, one'of
the most highly priced heirlooms in
Europe, has been stolen, together
with sixteen other priceless jewels of
the Hapsburg crown collection. A
Vienna dispatch says the authorities
there are convinced the jewels were
smuggled across the Swiss border by
embers of the Hapsburg family and
are now on deposit with Swiss banks.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-11-07

many IA been asked 20 send a COM
mission to Paris 20 sign the protocol
and attend the formal ratification of
the treaty.
The Supreme Council has COM
pleted its reply to the Bulgarian re-
quest for changes in the peace treaty
and will probably submit it to the
hungarian representatives tomorrow,
Granting ten days fo: the signature
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-11-07
SUPPLY OF CATTLE
Is CNDIMINISED

The department of agriculture re-
ports that the worlds supply of cat
tie IS approximately what it was at
the outbreak of the war. Herds in
western Europe have diminished but
this has been made up by gains i'm
other countries. Experts are of the
opinion that because of lack of mon
ey in European countries exports OF
meat from America will not exceed
pre- war figures.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-11-07
Constipation.

Most laxatives and cathartics af-
ford only temporary relife and should
be used only for that purpose. When
you want permanent relief take
Chamberlain Tablets and be care
full to observe the directions with each
package. These tablets not only move
the bowels, but improve the appetite
and strengthen the digestion m
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-11-07
FARM EPARTMENT.

strictions on American trading with
foreign countries are now almost en-
tirely removed. With the exception
of certain articles, trading with Tur-
key, Bulgaria, Hungary and Austria
may now be carried on without indi-
vidual export licenses.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-11-07
FEMININE ELOQUENCE.

stop, look and listen" The re-
Elective man stopped to read the rail-
road warning.
Those three words illustrate the
whole scheme of life," said he.
How"
you see a pretty girl. You stop
You look. After you marry her you
listen. Country Gentleman.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-11-07

Administration can be best
ascribed to our own neglect or
carelessncss. When the organs fail
in the discharge of their duties,
the putreiactive germs set in and
generate toXins-actual poisons,
which fill ones own body.
Sleepiness after meals, flushing
of the face, extreme lassitude, bill
iousness, dizziness, sick headache,
acidity of the stomach, heartburn,
offensive breath, anemia, loss of
weight and muscular power, de-
crease of vitality or lowering of
resistance TO infectious diseases,
disturbance of the eye, dyspepsia,
Indigestion, gastritis, many forms
Of catarrh, asthma, ear affections
and allied ailments result from
auto-intoxication or self-poisoning.
Take castor oil, or procure at
the drug store, a pleasant vege-
table laxative, called DIR. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets, composed OF
May-apple, aloes and ialap.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-11-07

over 700 trained missionaries and
other Christian workers have gone
out from the Baptist Woman's Train
ing School at Louisville, Ky, to en-
gage in active Christian service in all
parts of the world.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-11-07
So 900 BRIDGE STOLEN;
5000 REWARD OFFERED

Woodbury., n. j., Nov. Some
body has stolen $4,000 bridge be-
longing to Monroe Township. 1t was
built across Great Egg Harbor River.
A reward of $500 is offered for its
recovery.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-11-07
d r E c r O r Y L.
BEAVER DAM.

BEAVER DAM
Ch'm'n. Board-W. T. MckenneJ'
Clerk-R. w. King.
Police Judge. W. Cooper.
Marshal-R. +. Stevens.
FORDsvILLE.
Ch'm'n. Board-w. X. Jone.
Clerk-olla Cobb.
Police Judge. +. Kessinger.
Marshal-Grant Pollard.
OFFICIAL SCHOOL CALENDAR.
County Board OF Education.
f. S. Howard, S. S. o. c.
Div. No. ii. M. Hoover. Hart
ford. Ky.
Div. No. 90. W. Duff. Fordsville.
Ky.
Div. No. 3-H. L. Carter. Narrows.
Ky.
Div. NO 4-Robert Gor. Rosine.
Ky.
Div. No. 5--otis II. Stevens. Beav-
er Dam, Ky.
Div. No. 6-Nat Lindley, Center
town, Ky.
Time OF Meeting-lst Monday In
February: 1st Monday in April; 1s'
Monday in June: LIST Monday in Au-
gust; LIST Monday in October: lss
Monday in December.
County Board OF Examiners 1913
f. S. Howard s. S. o. c.. Ellis Sande-
fur, VS.. Hill.
Jan. "a and 25-Common school
diploma examination. Hartford.
Beaver Dam and Fordsville.
May, 9 and lO--Common school
Beaver Dam and Fordsville.
May 16 and 17-County teachers
examination. (White) Hartford.
May, 90 and 2i-County teachers
examination (colored) Hartford.
June. 20 and 21-County and State
teachers examination (white) Fords-
vile.
June, q and 2S-County and
state teachers examination (coloredl
Hartford.
July, 7-ll-Ohio County Institute.
Hartford.
Sept, 10 and 20-County ana
State teachers examination. (white)
Hartford.
Sept. &c and 27-County and State
eachers' examination (colored) Hart
ford.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-11-07
USEL|v-vER-LAx
For Lazy Liver and
the Troubles Of
Constipation.

Feel right all the time. Don't lay of
from work for days by taking calomsI
when pleasant Lio- Vsr-Lar keeps yos
on your feet, while relieving your troub.
le. Safer too, and easy to take. DOM
take anything else. You can't afford
it. Eliminates poisons, cleanses sys
tenn and relieves constipation. A nat
ural remedy, natural in its actions. sure
in its effect and certain in results. ~
won't be long before Li0- Ve--Lax win
completely displace calomel in every
home. Children can take it freely and
with perfect safety. Every bottle guar.
anteed. Soc and 81 in bottles. None
genuine without the likeness and sigma
ture Of L. X. Grigsby For sale bye
e n. WlLLLAMs. Hartford n
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-11-07
CIRCUIT COURT.

Judge-R. W. Slack, greensboro.
Com'th. Attorney-C. E. Smith, Hart
ford.
Clerk-A. c. Porter, Hartford.
Master Commissioner-otto G. Mar
tin, Hartford.
Trustee Jury Fund-Cal p. Keown.
Hartford.
LIST Monday In March-i7 days
Com'th. and Civil.
LIST Monday In May-17 days-Civil.
LIST Monday In July-12 days
Com'th. and Civil.
Sd Monday in September-12 days
Civil.
4th Monday in November-17 days
-Com'th. and Civil.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-11-07
COUNTY COURT.

Meets first Monday in each month.
Judge-Mack Cook.
County Att'y.-A. ID. Kirk.
Clerk-W. G. Blankenship.
Sherif-S. A. Bratcher.
Superintendent. S. Howard.
Jailer-Worth Tichenor.
Tax Commissioncr--D. e. Ward.
6urveyor-C. s. Moxley.
Coroner-E. p. Rodgers.
FISCAL COURT.
Meets first Tuesday in April and
October.
list District-Ed Shown. Hartford,
Route 3.
End Distrfct-Sam L. Stevens, Beav-
er Dam.
8rd District-Q. b. Brown, simmons.
4th District-G. w. Rowe, Center
town.
9th District-W. C. Daugherty. Baize-
town.
9th District-W. s. Dean. Dundee.
9TH District-B. F. Rice. Fordsville.
Sth Districts. c. Rhoades, Hart
ford, Route s.
HARTFORD.
Mayor. +. Bean.
Clerk. A. Howard.
Police Judge. NJ. Grove.
Marshall. p. Casebier.
ROCKPORT.
Ch'm'n. Board-James Wilson.
Clerk-Rushing Hunt.
Police Judee-John T. Jackson.
Marshal-Will Langford.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-11-07

Republican, $50 per year
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-17
TO
GET NEW KIND
OF FIBER MILL

Bismarck. March IA flax fibre
industry different in many respects
from any formerly established in
North Dakota is assured for Bis
marck. according to H. r. Benny,
general manager of the American
Grown Flax Fibre Operating Corpora
ton. 10 Broadway, New York.
Mr.. Benny began his investigation
OF Bismarck as 4 production center
for flax fibre two years ago. Salts
fled that the capital city was the site
for his enterprise, he returned east
to complete the first of q series of
machines which he planned to install
here. Then America got into the war,
every energy was directed to the
manufacture of munitions and war
materials, and for two years no prog
ress could be made with the develop
ment of Mr.. Bonny's machinery.
+. Now. with conditions returning to
normal, the first of the Bonny flax
fibre machines is nearing completion
in an eastern factory. and it will be
shipped here and installed as soon as
a suitable building can be leased. I'm
like a majority OF these enterprises,
Mr.. Bonny asks no local capital: he
has all the money he needs. All that
he. requires is a site. for which he is
ready to pay a good price, and suf-
ficient fix straw to keep his plant in
operation,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-17
Amusement Places
Will Yield State
100000 In Take,

Bismarck. N. D., March 17.-At-
torney General LANCER is mailing out
to proprietors of pool rooms, bowling
alleys. shooting galleries, moving pic
ture th%eaters, taxicab stands and pub
lie halls notices that they are tt make
request to him for licenses under
Senate Bill "a, which was approved
by the governor March 3, when it
took immediate effect. Under this
act the licensing and regulation Of all
these establishments is transferred
from the municipalities to the office
Of the attorney general. The license
fees are expected to furnish him with
a fund of $1,000 900 per annum to be
used in the regulation of pool rooms.
etc, through the employment Of a
force of inspectors. The municipali-
ties r deprived Of just so much
revenue, ranging as high as $4,000
per annum in the case of the larger
cities. which must be made up
through other sources of taxation. A
state inspector and two deputy in
spectors are expected to replace the
police power of all the municipalities
in the supervision of these amuse-
ment places.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-17
VALUES MORGAN
ART COLLECTION
AT TWO MILLION
Treasures Stored in London
Adorn Morgan Residences
There.

London, Feb. 27.-(Correspondence
of the Associated Press)-Art treas
ures in London, purchased by the late
j. Pierpont Morgan, have been val
ued, for fire insurance purposes, at
more than $4,000, 600. according to
testimony given by an art dealer in
a court of action here. Some of the
pictures, china and other treasures,
are in the Morgan residence at Wall
Hall, Watford. and others adorn the
residence of the late banker in Gros-
vernon Square.
The art dealer. who was suing an
other art expert for a commission for
~'appraising the pictures, declared that
Mr.. Morgan secured such good values
on his pictures that If they were put
on h market today they would bring
higher prices thar he paid for them,
not only because of Mr.. Morgan's care
in making his selections. but also ION
account OF the halo round Mr.. Nor
CAMS name" -
Among the pictures described are
a Troyon, valued at SIS. 900, a Crome,
placed at 100000, two pictures by
Franz Halls, valued at s125.0oo each,
a Van Hoffema placed at $4,000. a
Greuze, two Constables and q Breton.
In the Watford house. the dealer said,
was a picture by Velaquez valued at
100000, a magnificent picture by
John Russell. and a fine picture by
Abbott of Lord Nelson.
The china. the witness said, includ-
ed "a magnificent Sevres dessert
service" There are also fine Italian
embroideries. The Grosvernor Square
treasures were appraised. the witness
testified. atA $1,339.O00 and those of
Wall Hall at $785,OOO,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-17
LARGE NUMBER
T0ATTENDT THE
WATERWAY meet
Mississippi Waterways Con-
lvention Will Be Held in
st. Louis.

\st. Louis. March 17.-Governors Of
fifteen states touching the Mississippi
river, mayors Of a hundred Mississippi
Valley states. and the directors Of
more than five hundred commercial
organizations in the .twenty-one states
between the Allegheny and Rocky
mountains are expected to attend the
second annual convention of the Mis-
sisnippi Valley Waterways association
here April II and 10.
Tho paramount subject will be the
development of foreign trade. Estab-
tho utilization of inland waterways
will be discussed from all angles.
Action will be taken on the matter
OF solidifying sentiment for develop
mont and equipment by the govern
mont Of the $4,000 miles Of water
ways in the Mississippi valley. Estab-
lishment of regular foreign sailings
from southern ports, and extension OF
tho benefits Of the federal river serv-
ice between st. Louis and New Or
loans also will be sought.
Engineers will advise the confer
cnce on the best methods Of dock
construction in an effort to formu-
late a uniform plan for terminal con-
E,ructlon.
The question Of Improvement of
rivers under q definite national pro-
gram will be given careful consider
ution. One proposed will rye the
government to expend 500, 000, 600
for the operation Of government barge
tributory to the Mississippi. The
project has been approved at recent
meetings Of river organizations in
other cities, It was said.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-17
DOUGHNUTS ON THE r

Brownsville, Tex. March 17.-The
Salvation Army doughnut, popularized
in the front line trenches. is coming
to the Mexican border. This an
nouncement was made by Brigadier
George Wood, chief divisional officer
Of the Salvation army for Texas, Okla
homa, Louisiana and southwestern
Kansas, who Is visiting every army
camp on the Mexican border to de-
termino in what particular field the
Salvation Army can be Of most assist
ance to the United States soldiers.
by returning men that it was decided
to extend it to border camps, where
many Of the men returning from
France probably will be sent" he said.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-17
VARGAS SURRENDERED.

Mexico City, March 17.-Among
the most notable recent ~surrenders Of
rebel leaders to the government, ac-
oording to ar official report by Cen
ernl Fortunate Maycotte to the war
department, was that Of the former
federal brigadier general. Pablo Var
gas. in the state Of Guerrero. Vargas
revolted about a year ago when his
chief, General Silvestre Mariscal,
governor of Guerrero, was imprisoned
orders.
In addition to General Gerardo
Morones, more than 1900 Zapata ad-
'herents have given up their arms and
received amnesty at the military posts
in Tlalpam and Xochimilco. This
leaves the mountainous district near
the capital, for years dominated by
rebels, in a safe condition. :
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-17
TO ATTEND
MINING MEETING

Vancouver. b. c., March 17.-Min-
ing men from many parts of Canada
and the United States are expected to
attend the International Mining Con-
vention to. be held here March II, 1s
and 10. according to the local mining
officials who are arranging for the
meeting.
T. A. Richard, San Francisco, min
ing authority, editor. student and
traveller. will be of the principal
speakers at the meeting. He will talk
on Mining AS An Investment" Mr..
Rckard. it is said here, is known in
nearly every mining community on
the globe, having spent years Journey
ing inc visiting mines.
Other addresses will be delivered
by T. w. Bingay and Valentine Quinn,
two Vancouver men, on Mining Tax
alton" Dean Moscow Of the Univer-
sity Of Idaho, also probably will
speak.
H. N. Lawrie, chairman, of the
Oregon Bureau of Mines has sent
word that he intends to come to the
convention with his entire staff. A
big delegation is expected, from Sc
attic and other Puget Sound cities.
Exhibits from many parts of Cana
da and Alaska are to be sent to the
convention.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-17

or moved to some other point years
ago. For years Mrs. Marsh was
honored as the Oldest woman resident
of the capital city. 4
II, 1912, in Warren county. Pennsyl-
vania. a daughter Of Mr. and Mrs.
Grant Marsh. She spent her girlhood
days in and about Warren county, and
came in 1871 to Rochester, Mimi.
where she was united in marriage
with Robert r.. Marsh on October 4
of the same year. In 1872 Mrs. Marsh
with her husband came t o Bismarck,
making the long and hazardous jour-
ney on the old Nellie Peck up the
Missouri river. through a country held
by hostile Sioux.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-17
Northwestern News

Practically every progressive city in
h state has adopted the commission
form of t%ransacting municipal affairs,
and in no instance has any city re-
verified to the old system.
1t is the general opinion that this
is an ideal time to make a change.
Mayor J. v. Jessen has rendered his
resignation Is the city's chief execu-
tive owing to his prolonged illness,
and as a result the city is now with
out a mayor. Mr.. Jessen's resigna-
ton has been tabled until the next
regular meeting, when the board will
undoubtedly elect from their own
number a temporary executive to
complete Mr.. Jessen's term.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-17
Third White Woman
To Reach Bismarck
Dies AT Age OF II

Bismarck, N. D., March 17.-Mrs,
Phoebe March, for whom funeral
services we're held at McCabe Metho-
dist church Sunday afternoon, came
to Bismarck with her husband, the
late r. r. Marsh, on the steamboat
Nellie Peck, August % 1872, when
the city Of Edmonton, soon to be
changed to Bismarck, was only. a
month or two old. She found here
to greet her only one or two other
white women. and they passed away
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-17

/, Mrs. ]. A. Hannah left for Winni-
peg Saturday for a shore visit with
her sister.
MI. and Mrs. Harry Hannah enter
tanned q number Of friends in the
Woodman hall on Friday evening.
At the town election in Huntswell
the following won out for the local
offices: Supervisor, Melvin Johnson:
clerk, Alybert Osmondson: treasurer,
T. D. Lee; assessor, Charles Ryan;
Justice Of the peace, Alfred Dipple:
constable. Knutson Sorenson: road
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-17
Purchases
Weekly Newspaper
In Stark County

Dickinson. N. D., March III. W.
umers' United Stores company and
the Nonpartisan league newspaper
syndicate, is now the "man behind'
the Dickinson Record-Post, the trans
fer being completed on Friday of last
week. Harry Dence. erstwhile pub
Usher of the Belfield Times. will man.
age the paper for Mr.. Brinton.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-17
Dickinson May Adopt
City Commission Plan

Dickinson, N. D., March 17.-steps
are being taken for the circulation Of
petitions calling an election for the
purpose of deciding whether or not
the city of Dickinson will change to
a commission form of government, in
place of the present cumbersome sys-
tenn Of mayor and twelve aldermen.