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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-17
COUNCIL MINUTES
Proceedings of the Board Of Aldermen Of
the City OF Perth Amboy. n. j.
October 18TH. 1898


= Regular meeting of the Council of the
18th. 1923. The members present wore
CITY OF Perth Amboy, N. j.. held October
aldermen Waters. Patten, Mcclure, Clark,
hiedy aud Alderman-at-Jargs Calvin. Mr..
Soheld being absent.
The minutes OF the regular meeting held
october list. and minutes of adjourned
meeting held October sth were approved
as printed.
Request of the Water Board for renewal
or 100000 note due Nov. list. 1923, was
received and referred to the Finance Com
mittee.
Communication from the Mayor ap-
pointing Michael Berliney of 394 New
brunswick Avenue as a Park Commission
er to I'LL vacancy caused by the r~esigna-
tlon of Edward A. Lembcke was receive /
end upon motion of Mr.. Riedy, appoint
ment of Mr.. Berliney as Park Commission :
er, was confirmed.
Request of Humane Fire Company for
exemption certificate for William p. Hard
ing, was received and referred to the Fire
Committee.
Communication from Joseph e. Hornsby,
Collector of Revenue in reference to fees
expended in court case. was received and
retired to the Committee on judiciary.
Mr.. Waters offered a motion to grant n
permit for four auto buses to James Dou-
kas to operate through Perth Amboy be-
ginning at Smith and Water Streets
through Smith Street, Watson Avenue,
Market Street. Sheridan Street and tho
state Bridge on what is known as the
Perth Amboy-keyport Line. The motion
was adopted by the following vote: Yea
Nay-McGuire and Calvin.
The Comptroller having audited the fol-
lowing bills:
Pay Rolls, Oct. 18th,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-17

1880 BI,bb
Deductio nby virtue OF Chapter 1877 Of
the Laws of 1898 sb93, 636.T6
C. The net debt of the municipality
after the indebtedness to be authorized
has been incurred is 81 Ss2,654.90.
d The three next preceding assessed
valuations of the taxable real property
Including i-murovements) OF the munlci-
pality ana the average thereof is as fol-
lows:
1921 assessed valuation S25, 22,475.00.
1922 assessed valuation s27,423, $500
1923 assessed valuation S2s, 27s. 10000.
Average of such assessed valuations.
s27.07S, 1890.
e, The percentage that the net debt as
computed under Subdivision c hereof
computed under subdivision d hereof is
as follows:
SOS plus per cent. $685. plus.
was received and ordered filed.
Upon motion OF Mr.. Waters, 1t was
voted to suspend the rules and revert
back TO Introduction of ordinances.
The following ordinance was offered by
Mr.. Waters, which ordinance was read in
full by the Clerk:
An ordinance to authorize the making
cf Improvements in connection with ths
elimination of Railroad Grade Crossings,
appropriating the sum of $3.50, 100000 to
pay the cost of same and authorizing the
raising of said su mby the issuance of
Temporary Improvement Bonds Of the City
Section /. That in connection with the
elimination OF certain RAILROAD crossings at
grade in the City of Perth Amboy, such
elimination to be made by the Central
Railroad Company of New Jersey and the
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company, at the
expense of said companies, In accordance
with orders heretofore made by the Pub
lie Utilities Commission of the state OF
New Jersey, the following general i'm
provements be made at the expense of the
City OF Perth Amboy, and that there be
appropriated therefor the sum of $3.50, 900
Construction of a Junk sewer system
with appurtenances west of the tracks of
the Central Railroad of New Jersey be-
ginning at a point at or near tho junction
Of New Brunswick and Amboy Avenues.
running thence in an easterl ydireetion to
Elm Street, southerly on Elm Street TO
Market Street: thence easteriy on Market
Street to tho intersection of Market street
and the southerly extension of ELM Street
hence southerly on Elm Street to a point
where the central line of said Elm Street
intersects the right Of way OF the Rari-
tan and North Shore Branch of the Gen.
trail Railroad OF New Jersey thence east
erly under the right of way and tracks
OF the Raritan and North Shore Branch
~ the Central Railroad of New Jersey
also under the right or way and tracks of
! the Central Railroad or New Jersey in the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-17
KOREKTO is CERTAINLY
WONDER, SAYS
Mr., LUTHER ROBERTS

"I was troubled with indigestion
for the past SO years, I have tried
almost everything under the sun.
that was advertised for indigestion
and heartburn. and to tell the truth.
was reluctant to take Korekto; now
1 am mighty glad I did. The first
bottle gave me instant relief and 1
am glad to recommend Korketo to
all sufferers with indigestion and
heartburn" Signed,
LUTHER ROBERTS.
SIS State St., Perth Amboy. N, j.
Korekto Is Guaranteed to Make
You Feel Better, Eat Better and
Sleep Better.
National Pharmacy Stores, Inc.
Smith st. and Madison Ave-,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-17
METUCHEN

Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Nook attend
ed the banquet OF the Standard Oil
Company of New Jersey at the Hotel
Aston, New York, Thursday night.
Mrs. Gilbert Mason has a new
Sedan.
William Maupin, of Pittsburgh,
was the guest of his brother here
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Morris have
been spending the past week at their
farm in Vermont.
There will be a card party at the
Metuchen Club next Tuesday after
noon.
Mrs. Charles Prickett was a Spring
Lake visitor Wednesday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-17
PUBLIC SALE

The undersigned will sell at
Public Sale on Wednes-
day, November 21st 1923 at 10
A. M. at his farm on the Parlin
Road near Sacred Heart Gene
terry, his entire stock, CONSISTING
of the following: 3 horses, 2
COWS, / big hog, IL laying hens,
2 farm wagons. / big market
wagon, 1 horse carryall,
1 one-horse farm wagon,
8 plows, go crates pears,
/ cultivator. 1 corn harrow, 1
one-horse follow harrow, 100
gallons cider vinegar, 6 gallons
sweet pear cider,f some house
hold furniture, G acres of good
trucking land with a small pear
and apple orchard on it of about
100 trees, 2 sets of double har-
ness, 1 set single harness, /
cider press. 1 hay cutter and
many other things too numerous
to mention.
H. e. JOHNSON, SIR.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-17

repairs were made to pavement 6aIange
named.
A. JENNETTY,
Street Commissioner
was received and upon motion OF Mr..
Riedy, referred to the Collector or Rev
enue for proper refund.
The following report Of City ofleers for
month of September as follows'
CIYT OF PERTH AMBoY. n. j.
Statement of the City Treasurer for the
Month of September. 1923
GENERAL ACCOUNT
Balance August 81, 1923 ...... $500 ,S07.02
Received from Public Library
Fees collected month Of Aug. 54.14
Reed. from Clerk District Court
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-17

80 . S+s#s
The City Of Perth Amboy, in the state
OF New Jersey, will pey to bearer........
,.........,.. Dollars on the first day of
at the office of the City treasurer, being SIX
months interest then due on its General
Improvement bend, dated November !,
1923. No. ..........
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-17

NJ H-ssr
The city OF Perth Amboy, in the State
OF New Jersey, will pay 10 bearer $500.
......... 80. Dollars on tho first day Of
19........,
ut the office of the City reasurer. being six
months interest then due on its General
Improvement bond. dated November /,
Ia23, Nc. .......,..
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-07-05
To the Voters Of Tishomlnao
County

| For the third time come befor
1.-THE voters Of this county, sskini
their support for the Office Of Sher
liz. This record has never beer
equsled and never excelled, excep
| in The case 81 one Of our most be
loved presidents. who was seven
teen times . candidate Tor Con
srsss, and finally succeeded. Hi
name IL now household wore
throughout ali America. In lik'
manner. I hope to succeed to cleo
ton to the Office Of Sheriff OF on
county. However until recent,
I had entertained hut. little desir'
| to offer again for the Office Of Sher
| III. But, being again and AGAR
requested by my friends and YOU
friends from all parts Of the county
to enter the race, l have finally con-
scented TODD 90.
And now that I am an avowed
Candidate for the Office of Sheriff
I shall not forget. nor neglect to dc
and to Gay any and all things nee
sSsasy TO my success and election
to the Office Of Sheriff, and / per-
sonally assure you that my friende
throughout the county know me
aud my high purposes II elscted
and will assist me not only at tie
polls, but il elected will under ali
conditions uphold my efforts to the
end. that the law and its spirits is
carried ont to the end:
especially write to the ladies to
consider my claims to the Office for
Sheriff and believe l know their
feelings and deserve as no other
Candidate for the Office can posi-
bly, know a. l am not only the
father Of family now grown to
man, and womanhood estate, but
am also a grandfather:
4 Andbeing firm believer that
through the hard school of expert
ence alone. It is possible to really
understand man at his worst and
1t bis best. therefore beg to sub
NIT that my age and experience
will enable me to serve you as yor
should be served. That is, for tn,
] benefit OF oil mankind.
Yours Respectfully,
J. D. Mcdonald.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-07-05
Busnsvine News.

Everybody enjoying very goot
health in our town and community
Farmers are reporting fast grow
Ting crops and some boil weevils.
! Mrs. John Akers. and thre,
children have returned from q pleas
ant trip TO Padsn, Miss.
Dr.. A. H. Montgomery and wifi,
visited TishominRo. Miss last week
Miss Guile knight, from Mem
phis Tenn. is spending the summer
with Miss Celeste Montgomery.
Mrs. Lawrence and niece Miss
Quinn from Nashville, Tenn, il
visiting Mrs. R. Quinn.
Mrs. ]. G. Finger, left this morn.
ing to visit her son and daughter
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Finger, al
Calhoun City. Miss.
Miss Myrtle Epperson, from
Hollis, Miss. has accepted a position
with the Burneville Telephone Co.
40 operator.
Mr.. Homer Davis and wife have
| just returned from Memphis where
he underwent a serious operation
and We are glad TO report he is
doing nicely.
Miss Louise Finger visited Paden.
Miss, last week.
Miss Irene Paden, and Miss Jay
Pace, Of Paden, Miss, we're guests
Of Miss Louise Finger this week.
Tho writer has been informed
here has been some real-estate
deals in our town. and there will
be new brick store erected at an
early date.
Mr.. Paul Gray Miss Lena Blak-
nsy and Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell spent
Sunday evening in Corinth, Miss.
Dr.. T. P. Haney. has moved in
his new Office building near the
Burnsvills Nero. Co:
Mr.. Dewery Blackney. from
louisiana. spent 4 few days with
home folks on his way to Florence,
Ala. where he has accepted a posi-
ton.
Mrs. ]. r. Timbes from Iuks
Mss, has moved back to Bursnville.
Mr.. F. J. Dickinson, from Meri-
dian, Miss. 10 here at the bed side
81 bic wits Who il critically i'll.
NJ. and Nm. L. H. Smith, from
MOSCOW, Tenn. spent day o. two
With u last week.
We are glad to hear Mrs. p. II
frottsF ST., d very much improved
Businsse 4 very good, X, x.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-07-05
Merry Campers.

The merry party OF campers, con.
sisting of Mr.. and Mrs. 8. F. Howard
Misses Merle Hunt. Louise Foote,
Martha Frances Allen, Nettis Hale
Patterson. Donna Dean, and Msssrs
James Conan, Herbert Patterson,
W. O. jackson IT,, Gus Brown.
Austin Doan, Robert Moss. Francis
Howard, John Everett Pyle, James
Lyle Dean, and CT ester Hubbard
returned from Busby'e Landing
Friday and reported great time.
Tbs camp was located on q shady
knoll near the mouth of Indian
Creek. Swimming, hunting, fish
ing and hiking filled every day, and
in the cool Of the evening the jolly
party gathered around a camp FIRE
for songs, games and conversation.
The citizens Of the neighborhood
are indebted to them for running
all the snakes fron the clearing,
satisfying the mosquitoes thirst for
the human blood, and bringing
all the chigoes home with. them.
while they are certainly indebted
to the neiehborhood for, many
courtesies shown them. The occa.
sion will never be forgotten by the
participants. % K x,
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-07-05

80. G. Miller, graduate Of the
Iuka High School, Ohio University
and Peabody College self educated
educator, requests your support for
Superintendent Of Education.
Mr.. A. J. Mcknight left Tuesday
night for Elmyra, N. Y, where be
has accepted position.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-07-05
Ford Tires, $7.95.-:Specisl !.
J. G. Jourdan.


y
Mr.. and Mrs. D. A. Adams are
rejoicing over the arrival Of their
first grand child on June 20 which
is the son Of Mr.. and Mrs. John s.
Adams, of Oklahoma City.
Nice Cottage for Rent, on the
cool hill just east Of Brinkleys.
Formerly occupied by Mrs. Elsie
Mcknight. H. o. Little,
Owing to a rush Of legal and
political matter and to the late
arrival of some Of them several COM
munications which we would liked
to have published are left ont this
week. Please remember that it is
very seldom that We can get . COM
munication in that reaches US ~
late as Wednesday as our paper 10
more than full by that time.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-07-05

On June 28th, the members oi
the Rock Club enjoyed very pleas.
ant afternoon, when Mrs. I. M.
Jackson entertained at Rook in the
home OF her mother, Mrs. j. D.
McRae. =
For the afternoon Mrs. Jackson
wore very attractive summer
dress, suggestive Of the prevailing
Egyptian mode. z
In the game Of Rock 4 pretty
box Of stationery was awarded 10
Miss Mamie Hyatt Pyle for having
high score, after which very de-
licious ice course, in keeping with
the summer season, was served.
Those who. had the pleasure Of
enjoying Mrs. Jacksons hospitality
were Mrs. l. NJ. Jackson, Mrs,
M. H. Mussett, OF Memphis, Tenn,
who is the house guest Of Miss
Lucy Jourdan, lMisses Louise Will
liams, Elizabeth Mcdonald, Mary
Payne. Francis Mcdonald. Lucy
Jourdan, Mamie Hyatt Pyle, vir-
ginia P yle. Nell Shockley, Elizabeth
Brinkley and Yeondins Gaines. X
ESTIREs.
Special price on Tires. o7.4t and
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-07-05
Free Picture Show,

We had hoped to have a complete
programme OF our Free Picture
,how in this issue Of The Vidette
but DR.. Boswell failed to let us
know when we could get the
apparatus. Look for it in the next
Vidette aud come see the show
We will make it to your interest.
f. T Carmack H. O.
Smith Dem lnstrator.
Miss Mae Cooper. Domestic Science
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-07-05
Officers and Leader.

A special service ior Municipal
Officers, Church Officers, Officers
Of Fraternal Orders Etc. at the
Methodist Church. next Sunday
morning. Subject When the
Officers and Leaders Stood.By."
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-07-05

Mrs. D. T. Moss and son, Ralph,
are visiting relatives in Sheffield.
Low prices on Palm Beach Suits
at Reid Brothers Red Tag Sale.
! Starts Saturday July 7thl
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. John Dy-
Gus, Saturday, June Both. a daugh.
ter.
Nothing but Bargains at Reid
Brothers Red Tag Sale. Starts
Saturday July Eth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis Burns are
now at their Chicago home 912
Montrose Ave.
People everywhere talking about
Reid Brothers Red Tag Sale.: Starts
Saturday July 7thl
Mr.. Roy Wiley is on a visit to
relatives at Tuscumbia and Burn.
we'll, Ala.
Prices slashed on all Low. Shoes
at Reid Brothers Red. Tag Sale.
Starts Saturday July 7th.
Mrs. Mussett, of Memphis, was.
the guest Of Miss Lucy Jourdan
last Friday.
Reid Brothers Red Tag Sale is
the talk Of the town! Starts Satur-
day July 7thl .s fe4s
Mr.. Phil Patterson, Of Muscle
Shoals. Ala, was an Iuka visitor
Sunday. ~ g - 49,
You'll find still lower prices at
Reid Brothers Red TagSale. Starts
Saturday July 7thl -
Mr.. John Henry Allen, Of 'Bir
lningham, has been in Iuka for sew,
eral days.
Mr.. Frank Mars, Edd Rast Claude
Curtis. wife and : little, s,n, and:
Myrtle Rast, motorea to .;'Shiloh
Sunday. S>.'~-H s-.s =
o. G. Miller, a graduate Of the
Iuka High School. Ohio University
and Peabody College self educated
educ Ator requests your support for
Superintendent Of Education.
Mr.. Samuel Wiley and two
daughters, Misses Thelma and
Virginia are on a two weeks yisit
to relatives in St. Louis, Mo. They
will also visit Chicago and other
points. ~
The Goyernor-oi Wisconsin, has
signed a bill eliminating the day
light saving plan adopted by several
cities in that state. Daylight saving
may have its advantages, but stand
ard time lie good enough for most
OF US. Daylight savers do not get
any more out Of the day.
c.. A. Timbes, Of Iuka, Miss.
was made company commander OF
Company e" of the Camp Nc.
Csllan ROTC Camp Tuesday.
Young Timbes made very good
impression on his superior officers
and had no difficulty in directing
his men. Camp McCelland Mes
senger.
The Revival Meeting will begin
at the Methodist CHURCH next Sun
H. roorn;nos ftwill be a PEOPLES
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-07-05

!, I wish to thank the people for
their kindness. the ladies for the
flowers and the Masons for theirser-
vice At the burial Of my father.
Mrs. D. W. Pace.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-07-05

Tishomineo County Union No. Il
will convene with Nav Salem LocSl
July 1914 1928. The first di,
viii be devoted to public speaking
and the public il invited 70 attend
- there will be several good speak
err present. Local please send 3
full delegation - thsrs will b. mncl
important businsss TO b transacted
at this meeting. Locals Sectyss,
please make ont your report prompt
".
?. n. Robinson.
On. espty
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-07-05
.'PLoWs.'

Special Price on all Flows. Plov
Shapes, Sweeps 8 to 20 inches
J. G. Jourdan Hdw, Store.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-07-05
The More The Better.

Another community has' signi6sd
Its Willingness to join the law and
order league. Good Tor the people
of Cross Roads Or Liberty Schpol
District. They have always sAowr
the spirit OF progress.
Who comes nextf II simply
means . stand for the right. Give
the officers your moral and persona
backing.
You think you know the wild.
CATER and bcot.lssssr. Let him
see you are after his business. and
know that he can. NO Longer. de.
bauch your boys,
+. T. Catmack. /
Reid B. othsrs Red Tag Sale starts
Saturday July 7th. Allow nothing
m kaor vo,l aWavi
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-07-05

The first cotton bloom Of the sea-
son reached our Office Tuesday July
Bird, and was sent In by one OF our
prosperous colored farmers, Henry
Dilworth OF Purnssille. r 3.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-07-05
Election on June 30th for Bone
Issues All Garry.

On June Both an election was
held in the Tishomingo. Paden and
Showdown Consolidated School
Districts to decide whether or not
bonds should be isaued for buying
land on which to erect school build.
ing building and equipping same.
The bonds were voted in all of the
districts which is evidence that The
people Of those districts are awake
az to the value OF education.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-07-05

Mrs William Mcknight has re-
turned from Memphis with her lit.
tie son who was recently operated
on and who Is doing nicely.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-07-05

O. C. Miller, graduate OF the
Iuka High School, Ohio University
and Peabody College, self educated
educator, requests your support for
Superintendent Of Education.
Prof. C. R. Stephens, OF Barton
Ala. was in Iuka Wednesday.
For drug wants call Peoples Drug
Store Phone 1873. Us
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-07-05
Hemstitching and, Pioot Edgine

Hems.itching 10 cts per yard.s
Picoting on ruffles IN cts per yd
White cotton thread furnished
free Work neatly done. Mail or.
ders will receive prompt attention,
5 Mrs. E. ]. Moore, Tuscumbia. Ala.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-07-05

The Revival Meeting will begin
at the Methodist CHURCH next Sun.
day morning. ftswill be a Peoples
Meeting. Everybody cordially in
yited to attend and take part in all
services.
Walter W.. Jones.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-07-05

Bargains in Shirts and Underwear
Il Reid Brothers Red Tag Sale.
etasts July 7thl
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-07-05

Miss Kate Brown, Of Hattiesbufg,
stopped over in Inka Tuesday en-
route to Columbia Univsrsity.1
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-07-05
Campaign Dates for Candidates
Friday 20-Sprine Hill. =

Master John B. Storment enter
tanned . number Of his friends in
the Park Tuesday, 3rd, celebrating
his 9Th birthday. +. ~
Mrs w. T. Bennett, OF fernando
Miss. has been the guest Of Iuka
friends for several days. ~
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-07-05
Picnic.

Picnic.
At Hogue Springs 2 miles east oil
Iuka near s. A, Maxwell's store on
Free Bridge road July 18TH. Every.
body invited. Bring well filled
baskets. =
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-07-05
Charles Harwell Out on Bond

Chas. Harwell who killed Brody
Kirby and whose bond IVES Fixed ct
$4,000 has been released on $1,000
bond on habeas corpus proceedings
before Judge Mcintyre.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-07-05
J. P. Ford Resigns As !Chancery
Clerk.

Miss Willie Hiett Appointed.
Mr.. J. P. Ford has rendered his
resignation - Clerk Of the Chsncery
Court to the Board OF Supervisors
and Miss Willie Histt has been
appointed TO fill the unsxpired term.
Miss Histt has accepted the appoint,
ment and will serve until the first
Of the year. She has been Deputy
Clerk and understands the duties
Of the Office 50 ito affairs will be
intelligently conducted without any
delay or confusion.
Rev. ]. R. Murf and family spent
. day or two in Iuka and the county
this week.
Mrs. +. NJ. Waters has tsturnsd
from . visit to relatives at Ecru,
Miss. g.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-07-05

+. If your paper.is not delivered cali
SO. Harry Graham A 8t p.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-07-19
W1NNEMUCCA, NEVADA

missioners now contend that the
terms must be ratified by the au-
thorities in Madrid.
A strong attempt was made by
the Spanish commissioners to allow
their soldiers to retain their arms,
but they were not permitted to
do so.
The Americans are to secure the
gunboats in the harbor, the artillery
and the Notifications to be left
intact.
The troops are to be sent to Spain
on transports with as little delay
as possible. The refugees are to be
returned to their homes.
The Democratic state central com
mittee meets at Virginia City today.
The members from Humboldt coun-
ty are F. M. Buckingham, J. P.
Riley and C. L. Lowry.
A new garter buckle is a silver
or gilt shield with crossed muskets
and American and Cuban flags fly
ing from the barrels. 1t is the lat
est patriotic emblem out for the
ladies.
A Winnemucca young man wants
to know if our girls will have to
wear U. S. revenue stamps after
this. He says some of them wear
so much powder that it seems as
though war tax stamp should be
stuck on some where.
Matt Dangelmaire and son of
Sod House are in town.
Playo del Este, July 18.-At nine
o'clock yesterday morning the Span
ish flag was lowered from Moro
castle. Soon after a steam launch
entered the harbor commanded by
Hobson.
Schley also entered and six or
seven steamers in the harbor were
made prisoners to the army and
navy.
The guns and Notifications were
found to be less formidable than
was expected.
Mrs. P. Organ of Mill City ar
rived yesterday.
l.. Godchaux and Geo. Piper came
in from Willow Point yesterday. Mr..
Godchaux continued on to San
Francisco.
A friend of war preacher pre-
pared ne wdoxology which runs in
this way: Praise God from whom
all blessings flow, five hundred
Spaniards gone below; how many
more no one can tell are speaking
Spanish now in hell"
Washington, July 19.-General
Shafter reports the capture Of ten
million rounds of ammunition.