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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-23
Surgeon General Speaks.

On the opening day of the conven-
| ton SUPERINTENDENT Hugh S. Cum
mings, United States public health
service, Washington, D. c., will de-
:; liver a public address
| Commander VIM. Seaman Balm
bridge. acting operating surgeon,
Brooklyn naval hospital, will also de-
j liver an address during the oonven-
ton. ..
Other prominent medical men who
will take part in the program in
| clude: DR.. Hubert Work, president
elect American Medical association,
/ Pueblo, Colo; DR.. J. r. Guthrie, Du-
buque; DR.. Robert T. Morris, emeri-
tus professor of surgery New YorS
Post Graduate Medical school, New
York City; DR.. Fred Moore, Des
Moines: DR.. John F. Binnie. Kansas
City, Mo-; DR.. Arthur Erskine, Cedar
Rapids; DR.. Tom B. Throckmorton,
! Des Moines; DR.. Daniel J. Glomset,
Des Moines; DR.. Alfred Stengel, pro-
fessor of medicine, University of
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; DR.. Rus
sell D. Carman, professor, University
of Minnesota, Graduate School OF
Medicine, Rochester, Mimi; DR.. Gull
ford H Sumner secretary of Iowa
state board of health, Des MoineS;
Dr. William Jepson, Sioux City; DR..
Robert B. Osgood, Boston; DR.. Alan
son M. Pond, president Iowa State
Medical society, Dubuque; DR.. Don
aid McCrae, president Iowa State
Medical society, Council Bluffs; Dr.
Charles E. Ruth, Des Moines; DR..
Lewellyn F.. Barker, professor John
Hopkins university, Baltimore, Md;
Dr. Campbell P. Howard, professor
of medicine, State university of Iowa,
Iowa City; DR.. Charles E. Humiston,
professor University of Illinois medi-
cal college.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-23

English scientists have decided that
passing electricity through freshly
cut timber makes it more resistant
against decay in fungus growth.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-23

A new high record was established
in the past eleven months when 1O3.-
146 passenger automobiles and Il ,656
motor trucks were shipped from the
United States to foreign countries.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-23
u. c. r ATTENTION

U. C. r. ATTENTION..
Autos will leave Hotel Iowa at II
a. m Saturday for Burlington. Ball
game at 2:30; barbecue p. M, Grape
PARK. Dancing p. m. In case Of
rain trip will be made via train.
G. E. GROSS, S. c..
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-23

francs, .OGS3; cables, .06S4. Demand
marks, .O163; cables, Olga. Demand
lire, 0426; cables, .042S.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-23

The population OF Russia is .esti-
mated to have decreased $4,000 900
since 1914, owing to the war, famine
and disease.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-23
Tri State District Medical Association
Will be Held There in October
and Many NotabIes Will
Attend.
CUMMINGS TO SPEAK
Surgeon General Of United States viii
be In List OF Noted Speakers
Who Will BIO
resent.

Several local physicians are ex.
pected to attend the meeting of the
Tri-State District Medical association
when it is called in Waterloo early
next month. The medical men of the
entire district, which comprises Iowa,
Wisconsin and Illinois, will gather in
the northern city for a four day dis
cussion of medical work.
Many of the leading surgeons and
medical experts Of the country will
take part in the program of the con.
vention to be held in that city; Oct
A. 5, s, and 7. Iowa. Illinois and Wis
consin are included in the territory
of the association, but an invitation
has been extended to medical men
throughout the middle west to attend
The officers of the association are:
DR.. John B. Deaver, Philadelphia,
honorary president of clinics; DR..
James R. Guthrie, Dubuque, honorary
president; DR.. George V. l. Brown,
Milwaukee. president; Dr. John f.
O'Keefe, Waterloo; DR.. Joseph S.
Evans; Madison, Wis, and Dr. Edwin
B, Cooley, Danville, H., vice presi-
dents; DR.. William B. Peck, Freeport,
ILL.,, managing director; DR.. Domer g.
Smith, Freeport, ILL.,, secretary-treas-
urer.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-23
Hostesses at the Country Club.
Berean Class Meeting

The Berean class Of the Westmin-
lster Presbyterian church will be
entertained Saturday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. P. E. Hanes, SIG North
Thirteenth street. The assisting
hostess will be Mrs. George w. West
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-23

Canoes are made in several parts
Of Italy, but the canoes obtained in
Naples enjoy perhaps the highest
reputation.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-23

At Alto Crucero, in Bolivia, water
freezes every night throughout the
year, while at MONDAY the sun is hot
enough to cause actual suffering.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-23

SALESMAN TO SELL ribbons and
hat bands on commission. E. F.
Bornemann Corporation, Paterson, N.
J.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-23

FOR SALE-Ford Sedan 1920 model:
fully equipped; dome light, large
steering Wheel bumpers, shock absor-
bers, heater, self starter, etc; in ex-
cellent condition; reasonable. Address
"F," In care Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-23
MISCELLANEOUS.

TO LET CONTRACT to cut and de-
liver 10000 ties to the right-of-way
of the c. NJ & st. Paul railway and
near Rubin, Iowa. Address E S.
Thomas, Brighton, Iowa for further
particulars.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-23
Reprieve for Collins

SACpp Press Leased Wire Service. |
Eovarnn,'sa NJ uENTO. Calf. Sept. 49,
T0'ernor Stephens today reprieyed
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-23
A. O. n. Auxiliary.

A. 0. r. Auxiliary.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Ancient
Order of Hibernians will hold it's
monthly social session this evening
at the home of Mrs. A. E. Getz, 1912
Exchange street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-23

Avila, Missouri, bank was robbed to-
day by lone bandit who held up the
cashier as he was about to open the
bank. The bandit escaped with
81 ,696.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-23

FOR SALF}-No. 1909 Johnson. six
room thoroughly modern house, fin
tshed in oak; hot water heat. No
doubt this is the best bargain on south
side in fine residence neighborhood.
$4,000. John Tumelty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-23

school body was exposed when three
students were taken i'll. The situa-
ton is not serious.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-23

FOR SALE-An so-acre Missouri farm
to trade for Keokuk property; to be
valued at not more than $4,000. See
Dennis U. Park, 719 Main street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-23

FOR SALE--Six room, well built
house and full lot; located in a fine
part of the city. Electric lights and
gas. Dennis U. Park, 719 Main St
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-23

FOR SALE-Flat top office desk; also
rol-top desk and genuine leather
rocker. Tom Boltz, sos Main.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-23
FOUN D.

FOUND-Napoleon bicycle in road
north of Montrose. Owner can get
same at Ford garage, Montrose, Iowa,
by paying for this advertisement
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-23

FOR SALE-Two shoats. L. Hardes-
ty, Red 421.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-23
Lone Bandit Robs Bank.

United Press Leased Wire Service.
CARTHAGE, Mo-, Sept. 23.-The
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-23
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Second-ha hand doors, win
dows, frames, stone caps and sills,
etc. at less than half price. F. w.
Swan Lumber Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-23

FOR SALE-Ford touring, Ford road
ster. Call R-339.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-23
M:E}@ess5&S;;,|
Entertain at Dinner.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Gilpin of gu
Exchange street, entertained Tuesday
evening at six o'clock dinner for Mr..
and Mrs. Roy Williams of Rock
Island. who have been the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Lowell. 522 South
First street, for the past week. Mr..
and Mrs. Williams expect to leave
for Rock Island Thursday.
Hostesses at the Country Club.
The hostesses for the bridge party
at the country club Saturday will be
Mrs. Wettstein, Mrs. Whitney, Mrs.
Bast. The hostesses for the Tuesday
evening bridge party will be Mrs.
Dodge and Miss Ignore Rich.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-23
CLASSIFIED COLUMN
WANTED

for Hotel Iowa news
stand. Apply to manager
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-23

LOST-Lady's Hampton gold brace
let watch Wednesday afternoon dur
ing parade on Main street Return
to 1925 Main street Reward.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-23

FOR SALE-191S Dodge roadster.
Aver Motor Car Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-23

.LOST-Baby's wine colored coat Il
black plush collar and cuffs; cream,
lining; between Wayland and BeIkna2
boulevard. Notify Gate City.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-03

III. annual recital Of Easter carols will
\. held in the Church OF st. Luke and the
EpIphany tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock.
;Sa full choir Of thirty-fve voices will sing
carols both ancient and modern. and the
service will be preceded by some ipstrumen-
Mi music for violin, cello, harp and organ.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-03

Dimity Bedspreads
6sx9O> inches, $3.50.
72x9O inches, $2.75.
sox9O inches, SO and $3.50.
Crochet Bedspreads
66xsO inches, So.
7Ox8O inches, $3.50.
7sxSs inches, $2.75.
Satn-Finish Bedspreads
at Low Prices
Hemmed bedspreads for double
beds are 81, Sc, 81 and $40: with
cut corners they are $3.50, $3.50
and SO. ~
Satin-Einish Bed Sets
The prices on these are much
lower than today's prices on sets
Of an inferior quality.
For single beds, $3.50.
For double beds, SO and SO.
The sets are scalloped and the
spreads have cut corners.
tCentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-03
KIN Benefit IN FIVE WILLS
Letter Of Administration Granted In
Anna Miller Estate

Relatives were the beneficiaries in five
wills admitted to probate today, as fol-
lows: DR.. Daniel Il. Looney, 234
North Croskey street, $1,000; Earl
Chamberlain, White Haven, Pa,
$500; Anna NJ. Adare, 500 German
town avenue, 5000; Thomas Burdwell,
865 Union street, $4012; John J. Tres
sci, 252l Nogth Fifth street, $3.50.
A letter Of administration was
granted in the estate of Anna J. Miller,
265 South Fifty sixth street, for $1,000.
An inventory was filed on the personal
property Of John J. Ferreck, S631,-
2l.o7, including 800 shares of Com
pagnle Swift International stock. valued
at $4,000, 123 shares Of Ohio Oil Co.
stock valued at $47,729, 200 shares
OF Standard Oil stock Of California,
valued at SG7 200 and 1000 shares Of
, U. u. l. stock valued at SOC, 900.
Other Inventories filed included /:
Fannie E. Hoskins, SS037. .4S; Charles
A. Chamberlain. S9261; Clyde C.
cooper, $l4,271 %; Thomas w. Clarke,
SS'lI54'76; Adeline Il. Ashmead, $33,
gcS ISL q John ]. Kelly, $26,S25. "A, and
benjamin Jones, Jr., $2S ,817.O2.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-03
THEFT F0ILED; TWO SEIZED
accused OF Trying to Steal Loeket
In Camden Store

Two men giving addresses in this city
t. were arrested this morning after an at
IIpt mad been made to steal a gold
sst ,"tAgt rom the jewelry store Of Rob
den. A'ue'ai S'fee'' Sam
n, me men entered the store together.
%ue Ioo, told Gebert he wanted to buy a
ISet. SsiS St de was shown several, and il
WI Ivlu 70 have slipped one into his pocket.
o' "neh he pushed the others back on the
ttppunter tpu !r and started to leave the store
'"e Jeweler halted both men.
G.osa% %euert locked the store door while
tbsras tbsse Gray a watchpaker employed
Wonsi vaere; went for patrolman. The
would. be robbers suddenly thrust the
So~n 5I~eleT aside, unlocked the door and ran
and due e. fugitive was caught at Third
captursd @ rsperal streets. The other was
Camden ~ a. t4e Terry. When taken to
"s'on Alegina and Joe Oliver
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-03
All CREEDS JOIN |
'INEASTERSERWCES,
r..st Of Resurrection to Be OBJ
served in Churches Of All De-
nominations Tomorrow
Usual CATHOLIC MASSES

, Tho Feast Of the Resurrection
=, Chr;st will be celebrated BY churches
" iii denominations tomorrow. H.
OF NJ ,hs protestant churches OF the city
IN, In 'n 20 tbe kind peculiar to the feas'
NIL ,;il he the main part OF tne services.
Nj, NJ cantatas have been arranged ior
S.sh ma' the morning and evening serV-
fees. 49,. -, c,,,, I'll, oo,ehrate the
/, he rsual msnner. There VIII
nssos gay az from 8 o'clock on in all the
ss,rcbes Late services in the churches
iii no n solemn high mass.
WI rho Faster services in the Wissa-
nv Baptist Church will open the
nn.iohration of the fiftietb anniversary
81 the Bible school, which was founded
ID In r The Episcopal Church Of st. Luke
I'D The Epiphany, Thirteenth street
so,ow spruce, the annual Easter carol
.erv;ce will be given at 4 o'clock. The
eector the Rev. David M. Steele, will
nreacb both at II and 4 o'clock. :,
old Swedes' Church will observe its
,;roe bopored custom, in practice for the
, i.st ffty years, by holding a special
,musical service at @ o'clock lin the
morning. ..,, .;o. T.,
An Easter "love feast service IN
honor of the name Of Philadelphia VIII
No held in the Church OF the Holy
Anostles, Twenty first and christian
.treets, ut 10 80 o'clock tomorrow
morning. The Rev. DIR. George Herbert
TOop, rector, will preach the sermon:
Archbishop Dougherty will celebrate
.ass in the Cathedral of st.
PsSS Peter and st. Paul at II o'clock.
M assistant priest will be the Very
Rev. Rev Joseph A. whitaker, s. T. L.;
dsacons Of honor, the Revs. Henry u.
McFall and Thomas X. Connell deacon
~ The mass, the Rev. Walter Dabrow-
Iii IS subdeacon Of the mass, Mr.. James
MeDade sermon, the Very Rev. Igna-
tns Smith, o. P. master Of ceremonies,
The Rev. Thomas f. McNally.
~ Faster services will be conducted by
.ha Salvation Army Mt Philadelphia No.
Corps, 3129 Kensington avenue, and
(, The Memorial Corps, Broad street
and Fairmount avenue.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-03

The Easter music service at the Second
presbyterian Church, Twenty second and
walnut streets, will include anthems. some
with accompaniment OF violin. harp and
organ and some a cappella. Mrs. Joyce
viii sing Granier's ''Hosanna."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-03
o3l DEATHS IN WEEK
""uenfa Ended y Health Bureau
SHOWS In Decreased Record q

the div; weekly statement issued today,
Bureau ,Sfoh 81 IN OF vital statistics of the
for the m dieaith announced 531 deaths
crease Of sS sI ending Yesterday, a de-
week last yoo oL from the corresponding
nine ION S'%r ana decrease of twenty
DANE nine virtual end of the infinenza on,
wers Is evident In the fact that there
canso oSly seven deaths due 10 tbis
10 ma seventy seven deaths were dme
Ths donla daoala and bronchial pneumonia,
lbS W wonSn meath list includes 3i3 men and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-03
Wonen's Washable
Cloves

of white and chamois doe-finish
leather are
--one-clasp. style, outseam sewn,
So a pair.
-slip-on style, with spear-point
stitching on the backs, $3.50.
-strap-wrist style, pique sewn,
with spear-point stitching, $3.75.
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-03

Special Easter music will be given In
summit Church. OF Germantown. tomorrow
morning. The choir will be assisted by
Alexander Zenker. the vioiinist, an auxiliary
quartet will sing In several Of the numbers
and the instrumental accompaniment will
struments - ,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-03

At $3.S5 there are four pretty
styles of pink or white crepe de
chine or satin. The satins are
trimmed with lace; the crepe de
chime chemises are nicely hem
stitched.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-03

Tne Palestrina Choir. under the Leadership
Of Nicola Montanl. will give It's annual
rnotet concert on Thursday evening. April
TO- at the Academy Of Music. An excellent
program Is being rehearsed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-03
SPECIAL
Dainty Silk Envelope Chemises

At $4.85, four styles of pink or
white crepe de chine, satin and
flowered Georgette crepe. Tai
lored or lace-trimmed styles; the
lowered .Georgette crepe is
trimmed with ribbon as well as
lace.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-03

The Philadelphia Music Club will hold its
regular meeting next Tuesday afternoon at
Q o'clock at the Aldlne Hotel. The following
Junior members will take part in the pro-
gram: Sarah H. Beck. Dorothy Fox. Mary
W Johnston Marion Leavitt. Esther Nc
Gulre, Evelyn Schwartz and Rebecca Reich
lin.
W. Leroy Fraim will present his pupil,
Miss Esther Egendorf,, IN piano recital
ballroom, Fuller Building. Cards may be
obtained upon application to Room 3ll.
Fuller Building.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-03
e,..er Music In the Churches

Al the special Easter. music service 70
M sIyer tomorrow evening at st. Paurs
ggss,sronal Church. of Overbrook. n string
sSnpaptet will assist. They will play frst
wroyement from a Beethoven quartet and for
bs otfertorum a selection from mozart.
hIgrht's GIittering Morn Bedecks the Sky
Tours's anthem. God Has Appointed
Ipay' and Matthewss Magnificat In c.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-03
Napkins

Fully bleached cotton damask
napkins, size II inches, are CSC;
10 inches, 3Sc each.
(CentraI)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-03
Snowy Tablecloths

Fully bleached cotton damask
are in pretty patterns.
inches, SO. "
Hemstitched cloths, SO inches
square, So; 58x72 inches, $3.50.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-03
Cleaning Beads of
Many Colors
35c,T Soc, Csc and SIPS

Blue, rose, turquoise, garnet,
red, yellow, green, ETC., round and
smooth or cut, cleaning or inter-
estingly opaque-these are the
beads to give distinction to dark
or light dresses.
(Chestnut)
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-06-16
WHERE WILL BRYAN SPEAK?

On one occasion during the prime
of Daniel Webster there sprang up
danger of a split ina the Republican
party. A big meeting was called
and the great leader pulled the par
ty together by propounding that ia
nous and unanswerable question:
Gentlemen! what will you do with
me?"
Now we have William Jennings
Bryan coming to Blackfoot on July
Is, and the question of where to
put him so that all the people may
hear him speak was brought up at
the chautauqua guarantors' meeting
Tuesday evening. 1t was suggested
that the farm bureau fair grounds
would be suitable, as it is almost
certain that the famous commoner
will draw an immense audience.
This engagement comes as part
of the Elison-White chautauqua Of
fering this year, but not at the same
time. Holders of chautauqua season
tickets will be admitted to the Bry-
an lecture on presentation of the
tickets.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-06-16
ROSE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Felt and little
daughter, Miss Katherine Ryan, Mr..
and Mrs. James Ryan and Mr.. and
Mrs. C. E. Boyle were entertained
at the Model farm Wednesday even
ing. Five hundred was played until
1870, when refreshments were
served.
Mrs. ]. S. Gardner and daughter,
Mrs. w. D. Stolworthy, have return
ed home after attending conference
in Salt Lake.
Frank Nitzel and family, who have
been living in the house owned by
Bishop ]. S. Gardner, have moved
down in James Johnston's house.
Miss Vera Swensen is ill this
week.
c. E. Boyle and family and Louis
Felt and family spent Sunday hunt
ing ferns out in the lavas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Jewett are NOV
ing into the house owned by S. A.
Judd.
Mr.. and Mrs. George r. Mason and
Mr.: and Mrs. U. w. Taylor left
Saturday afternoon for Arco on
fishing trip. They are expected
home Monday night.
The Rose baseball team played the
Riverside team Wednesday on the
home grounds, our team winning by
a small score.
Zenos Norman went fishing Sun
day, but had no luck catching trout.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kramer of Bur-
ley visited last week at the Rose
Wow form
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-06-16
Some Old Tax Stories
By the Editor

too might have a similar mistake in
them. So they sent for the treas
urer to bring the bonds and lay
them before the board, which was
done. They found that the issue
consisted of 140 bonds for $500
each, and the bonds held thirty-siN
coupons attached for $40 each, max.
ing a total of $4,000 more than
should have been delivered to meet
the obligation. This whole trans.
action was made on the fatal day
when the railroad tax man told you
about had looked so wise at Chair
man Hardness and asked that the
assessment of the railroad company
be put back from $500 mile to
$4,000 a mile, and Hardness, know
ing what the railroad tax man was
about to say concerning the Hark-
ness assessment being only about
one-twentieth of what it ought to
be, agreed to it.
Now the board authorized Chair
an Hardness to destroy this whole
issue of 40 bonds and 5040 coupons
attached by burning them in the
presence of the board. Then they
made a record Of it, and each one
signed it and made solemn oath
that the record was correct and
true.
A Funny Blunder
After all this solemnity to safe
guard the public and to furnish proof
of the entire issue having been
completely destroyed" one bond
was saved as a sample and was
neatly attached to the record by
sticking it fast along the lower mar
gin. Anyone wishing to see it can
do so by visiting the recorders Of
flee and looking at page lat of book
A of the commissioners proceed
ings of the year 1886.
One year ago the people of the
county authorized the expenditure of
over half million dollars of Dor
rowed money, for roads, and the
one condition that was mentioned
most often was that if it were ex-
pended for materials and construc-
ton under careful management, and
not in graft, the people would be
but they wanted to know
that there was no graft in it. The
question can best be answered by
an audit of the business of the bond
roads when the work is completed
and paid for.