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The Amounts Asked for by
the Several City Depart-
ments Granted.
New Truck and Hos‘e Assured.
An adjourned annual meeting of the
City of Norwalk was held at the Town
House last evening, which was not
largely attended.
The room was as chilly as a butcher
market refrigerator, and was lighted
by not to exceed half a dozen kerosene
lamps, which sputtered and flickered as
though charged with a poor quality of
oil and as if ashamed of having attempt-
ed to shed light and warmth to a pub-
lic building that is a disgrace to the
town that permits it to exist.
It, the building, has done great ser'
vice in the past, and it shows it. A
the present time it is hardly fit for
tramps to rest in.
Notwithstanding the unpleasant sur-
roundings, Mayor Wheeler boldly
' stepped to the ‘front and called the
meeting to order, at the same time sug-
gesting that those present keep their
hats on, a precautionary suggestion
that was fully appreciated by those
present.
The call for the meeting was read by
tlie‘clerk, which included.
1. To appr0priate from the city
treasury such money as may be neces-
sary for the use of each of the depart-
ments of said city for the ensuing fiscal
year.
2. To lay a tax upon the ratable as.
sessment list last completed, to at
amount sufficient to meet and provide
for said appropriations so to be madc
3. To hear reports of city officials;
and to transact any other business that
may properly be considered at said
meeting.
' Also to make the requisite appropria-
tions for the several departments con-
nected with the city government.
The reports of the city clerk, city
treasurer and the water commissioners
were read, all of which, were accepted
and appear in another column-in detail.
Appropriationswere made for the sev-
eral departments as follows:
, 1897' 1896
Finance, 313,500 $12,500
Administrative, 4,500 4,000
Police, 4,465 4, 465
Sewer, 1,500 1,200
Highways, 4,000 4,000
Lights, 7, 500 6, 900
Fire, 3,700 2,000
All of the appropriations were unani-
mously passed,and elicited little discus
sion. The increase in the lights was
satisfactorily explained by Councilman
Tristram by his stating that it was pro-
posed to place street lights that had
been petitioned for and were needed.
The excess our the appropriation of
last year in the fire department was ac-
counted for by Councilman Chinery
who said that it included the purchase
of a new truck and 500 feet of new hose.
He stated that the regular appropria-
tion for the past twenty years had been
only $2,000, an appi'npl'intlnl) establish-
ed when the department was without a
a fire alarm and without modern appur—
tenances for fighting fire.
. He said that it was proposed to buy
a new hook and ladder truck which led
“Captain Ike” Selleck to ask,
“What do you propose doing with the
old truck?” , .
To which query, Chinery caused a
hearty laugh by answering,
“Put it up for an old relic.”
Chief Engineer Prowitt was recog-
nized by the chair. He prefaced his
remarks with a assertion that the de-
partment had been offered $50 for the
old truck to be used for exhibition pur-
poses. He said that he had previously
asked for a new truck for the depart-
ment and from time to time had been
“put off” with a promise that it would
be purchased. He said . that in all
other respects the apparatus of the de-
partment was fairly close up to date.
He continued by saying that the truck
was an “old thing” when he took com-
mand of the department twenty years
ago, and that the truck was an antiquao
ted affair. He also called attention to
the fact that a long time ago the city
voted to purchase 4,000 feet of hose,
only a portion of which had been pur-
chased. He said that fault had been
found that the steamer was not run out
to the fire on Spring Hill early Monday
morning, but there was not .enough
hose to reach the fire with the steamer
at the foot of the hill.
Then the important matter of the
laying of a tax came up. A resolution
was presented that a tax of eight mills
be laid, payable‘on July 1st, 1897.
The question was asked as to the
total of the grand list, which was an-
swered by clerk Lockwood stating it to
be something over $5,100,000. . .,
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successful from the start.
A. H. Camp moved to amend by
making the tax payable July 15th. Ex—
burgess McMullen then brought down
the house with a “What difi‘erence will
it make when it is payable, won’t we
have plenty of gold then ‘2”
The resolution as amended was passed J
and the meeting adjourned.
BURNED HIS THROAT.
Joseph St. Lawrence Drank a Pint of Acid
a Pint of Beer and a Pint of
~ Benzinc.
Joseph St. Lawrence a. Bridgeport
brass worker who is possessed of a dis-
like for life and the. wtcmach of on
ostrich, attempted yesterday afternoon
to take his departure from this vale of
tears by means of a compound that is
not likely to prove popular with con-
sumers ofliquid refreshment. He drank
a pint of carbolic acid, a pint of beer
and a pint of benzine, but to his sur-
prise and regret, found himself last
evening still alive,\ but with a mouth
and thoat as'hot as a tin roof on a-July
day. There is little doubt of his re-
covery unless an excessive inflamma-
tion cf the membranes should super-
vene.
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STAMFORD MAN KILLS HIMSELF.
Michael Loughrey Despondent Because of
Loss of His Arm.
Michael Loughrey, of Stamford aged
35, single, fell from a train last Novem-
ber and one of his arms was cut off.
Since that time he has been despondent,
saying that he was no good to anybody,
and he has frequently threatened to kill
himself. _
At 7 o’clock yesterday morning
bloody corpse was found in an outhouse
half a mile from his home .frozen stifi'.
He had shot himself in the head with a
revolver, and had ev1dently been dead
for several hours.
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AMUSEMENTS.
John L. Sullivan.
John L. Sullivan at the head of his
own new combination, consisting exclu-
sively of comedians and vaudeville fa-
vorites, is the announcement at Hovt’s
Theatre, to-night. The latest essay of
the former champion into‘the realm of
stageland is made under the direction
of Frank V. Dunn, proprietor of the
Palace Theatre, Boston, and has proved
The enter-
tainment is pronounced exceedingly
novel and interesting. The large com-
pany comprises a number of actresses
of prominence in their special lines.
Drawing Cards.
Fields .s Hanson’s “Drawing Cards”
comes to Hoyt’s Theatre,Saturday mat-
inee and night, March 6. .
. With this company are Fields do Han-
son themselves; Price & Steele, the in-
comparable sketch team; Fred Valmore
the famous Australian mimic as the
“Instrumental Mam” Senator Frank
Bell, ihe well-known burnt cork mono-
loguist; Bradford Sr Mum, a clever
team of burlesquers; the Waite Sisters,
in their great singing act, and conclud-
ing with “McKenna’s Mishaps,” inter-
preted by the entire company. » Con-
sidering all the talent embodied in this
organization, there will be no doubt of
the calibre of the entertainment which
they will present.
Important and True.
Mr. O. E. Wilson “has a customer”
to use the vernacular of a real estate
agent, who is negotiating for thé pur-
chase of what is known as the DeKlyn
place on West avenue,and it is believed
that the sale will be consummated ere
Ash Wednesday opens the Lenton sea-
son. The property is as sightly as any
on the avenue,and that it is to be great-
ly improved goes without the saying.
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Fifty-third Anniversary.
Concord Division, S. of T. celebrated
its fifty-third anniversary last night
with appropriate exercises. A number
of members of the order from out of
town were present. The surplus coffee
was taken to the Smith street lodging
house and given to the guests.
00.
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Confirmation at Grace Church.
The rite of confirmation will be ad-
ministered to a class at Grace church,
Sunday, at 10:30 a. m., by BishOp
Neelcy, cf Maine. Rev. S. H. Watkins
will deliver a confirmation lecture to
Grace cLurch candidates, this evening.
*
An Aged Resident Dead.
Alonzo Nickerson, the well known
carpenter, died at his residence on
Chapel street this noon, in the eightieth
VEN.
THE ‘ONLY EIGHT-PAGE ONE-CENT DAILY IN THE WORWALKS.
year of his age.
l
Ncrvvalk, 001111., Tuesday Evening, March 2, 1897.
llhlilllliflllllllht.
Washington In Holiday Attire
in Readiness’to Re-
ceive the Presi-
dentcElect.
The City Crowded With Notables.
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Gaznrrn’s BUREAU, ‘)
709 EAST CAPITOL STREET, h
Wasnixcrox. MARCILI )
DEAR GAZETTnz—The Senate distin-
guished itself by holding a Sunday Ses-
sion yesterday, which was justified as
being unavmdable, if the needed ap-
propriation bills were to be passed.
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The Corcoran gallery was also thrown
open to the public for the firsttime on
a Sunday and thousands of citizens and
strangers endorsed the action by crowd-
ing it constantly throughout the day.
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The National Capital has put on holi-
day attire, and everything is in readi:
ness to receive the President-elect, who '
will reach the city to-morrow moining.
The crowded streets and congested con-
'ditiou of the hotels all give evidence of
the fact that the inauguration is close
at hand.
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Mrs. Cleveland is expected to reach
the White House to-night, in order to
be present at the welcoming in of Presi-
dent and Mrs. McKinley.
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The city is already crowded with the
notables of the Nation, but no one is
more sought after than Richelieu
Mark Hanna, and Presidential Secre-
tary J. Addison Porter, both of whom
are busier than bees in a sugar barrel.
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General Stewart L. Woodford is here
and still under suspicion as being a
Cabinet possibility.
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Mr. Hanna is credited with saying
that the country’s first and greatest
present need, is an employment and
revenue giving tariff. He is certain
that a law is going to be enacted that
will give ample protection, stop the
drain on our Treasury, and put idle
people to work. This means prosperity,
and prosperity is an absolutely certain
result of a tarifl that will stand without
serious disturbance for a series of years.
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General Charles Olmstead, with a
party of Norwalk friends inspected the
great court of the Pension Building
where the Inauguration hall is to be
held and all were delighted with the
superb and elaborate decorations.
o, o 0
Mayor Wheeler expressed himself as
in favor of the policy where any un-
usual expense was to be incurred in
any of the city departments, that the
matter be presented by the committee
incurring such expense to the entire
council for approval.
The council then adjourned until
Monday evening, March 15th.
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It is current about the Patent office
that Commissioner Seymour, will on re-
tiring from his official duties here,
form a patent attorney firm with Chief
Examiner E. M. Harmon, (a brother of
the Attorney General) and establish a
patent law and- solicitor business in-
New York.
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Presidential Candidate Bryan was in
the House press gallery to-day.
o o o
Treasurer Morgan’s office was crowd-
ed with visitors from’ Connecticut to-
day.
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The veterans of the 23d Regiment,
Ohio Volunteers, Mr. McKinley’s old
regiment, will be here in forcei-for the
inauguration.
o o o '
At the state department to-day Mer
win E. Stacks of Connecticut was pro-
moted from $900 to $1,000.
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Three of the announced members of
the new Cabinet are already in the c1ty.
Thomas Dowd, Will Riley and Char-
les Wright made merry ata dance in
Stamford last. night and came home
with their lady friends this morning.
A horse belonging to Wallace B.
Parks fell down this noon near the
watering tank on Main street. While
Mr. Parks was engaged in getting the
horse up the animal struck one of
Park’s feet with his hoof causing a
serious wound.
—Bankrupt Shoes.
10 cases kid shoes at $1.00 worth $1.50
also chance .on $50 in gold. A. H.
Hoyt & Son. F 26 4t
onuncnflsumos.
The i-Twin City Fathers Discuss
Affairs and Pass Bills.
Both'Councils Do But Little Buslness.
The‘g'Council Chamber was in strong
contrast with its warmth, light and
pleasant surroundings with the the cold
and cheerless Town House last night,
as the Mayor and council assembled for
the regular monthly meeting after
marrow” at the annual city meeting,
which they had attended at the latter
worse than barracks. .
There were two vacant chairs aroun
the table, those usually occupied by
Councilmen Boyer' and Smith, when
the Mayor called the meeting to order.
The usualgrist of bills properly 'ccr-
tified as being correct were ordered
paid. ‘
The report of the chief of police
stating the number'of arrests for last
month as 16 and the tramps given
lodging, 625, was read.
The report of the city librarian was
received. It stated that during the
month therewere 4,194 visitors at the
library; 2,637 books were taken out,
and 63 new book cards were issued; 25
new volumes were added.
Petitionerss for permission to erect
aframe building on the site of the
building burnt on the Hubbell estate
some time since were granted their
prayer.
Apetition for the establishment of
harbor lines was referred to the cor-
poration counsel and city engineer,
they to report back‘to the council.
Apetition from the Street Railway
company in reference to the laying of
a single track on ,Westport avenue, for
the running of cars, was tabled until a
future meeting of the council.
' Messrs. Thomas Hunt and John Vali-
ant were elected special policemen and
vested with the same powers as regular
policemen, whether on or off duty.
Attention was called to the need of a
crosswalk on East avenue near the
Episcopal, church. It was understood
from the highway committee that the
matter would receive due attention and
no further action was taken.
Councilman Chinery of the fire com-
mittee was instructed to purchase a new
uniform for a member of the Pioneer
H. & L. company, and a new service
overcoat for the second asststant en-
gineer.
Councilman Tristram reported that
the entire citylighting system was to
be thoroughly inspected by So perinteu-
dent Guthrie of the N. 8; S. N. electric
company.
sourn nonwnfn councn.
Mayor Bohannan arrived at the coun-
cil rooms some time before 8 o’clock
last night, and called the meeting to
order at 8:30. William Tammany, in
the absence of clerk Joseph Taylor,was
elected assistant clerk. Councilman
Comslock inquired if the office carried
any salary, to which Mr. Tammany re-
plied that it ;never had. The minutes
of the last meeting were read and ap-
proved, and bills amounting to $470.50
ordered paid. $350 was also voted ‘the
Electric Light commissioners.
A communication was read from
Douglas Fowler Post G. A. R. stating
that the Post had received a 100 poui'id
Parrott gun twenty eleven inch shells,
for a soldier’s monument, to be erect-
ed in the city of South Norwalk, and
asking for a site for the same. The
matter was referred to the street com-
missioner as was a notice from Julia E.
Johnson through her attorneys,Messrs.
Hurlbutt & Gregory, that she had fall-
en en the ice on Cross street on Febru-
ary 17th and received a fracture of the
wrist and other injuries. A petition
from residents of Chestnut street, ask-
ing that an electric light be placed on
the corner of Chestnut and Concord
streets, was referred to the committee
on lights.
It was voted to call the annual cin
meeting on Wednesday, March 27th.
Councilman Comstock inquired if the
city was borrowing money to pay the
interest on-its bonds, on Councilman
Hatch requesting that a note be drawn
for $1,800 to pay interest and bills
ordered paid. Mr. Hatch replied in
the affirmative and Mr. Comstock sug-
gested that a special tax be laid at once
to pay the interest. He was notified
that a tax could be laid only at a city
meeting.
A motion that a clause be inserted in
the call for the city meeting, empower-
ing the Mayor to sign the (let (I for the
city’s property situated in the City of
Norwalk, should the‘rsamc be sold at
any time, was passed. The property is
located just south of the distributing
reservoir on the Step, Rock road.
Mr. S. C. Palmer appeared on behalf
having become ”almost chilled to the,
of the Hat- Forming company, and
stated that a c- mmittee composed of A.
Solmnns, Elw'n Adams and himself
had been appointed from that company,
and Ifqlletted that the council appoint
a committee to meet with them and
settle conditions under which the
changes worm, be made in the proper-
ty of the company recently taken by
city for the opening of Railroad Place.
The committee on sire. ts was appoint-
ed on behalf of council. Chief Baker,
of the fire.tlrpaitment also appeared
and suggest! d th it the safety of Hoyt’s
Theatre be investigated. He stated
that while sitting in the gallery ‘ore
evening, the marching of twenty-two
men in the Odd Fellows’ runny, to his
mind shook the building. He had since
made an examination of the premises
and found that the floors and door cas-
ings had settled considerably. The
matter was referred to the committee
on police. .
Amotion was made to pay Ira and
Julia. A. Seymour as mortgagees of Ed-
win Adams :ll‘2044 83, for property taken
on Railroad Place, was passed. A mo-
tion to pay the commissioners on Rail-
road Place matters, was also passed. A
note for 82500 was ordered drawn to
pay the remaining judgments on Rail-
road Place.
Councilman Trowbridge presented a
rrsolution which was passed requesting
the comnittee on streets to confer with
the Consolidated railroad officials, rel-
ative to the dripping of water through
the Washington street railroad bridge.
Councilman Kendall of the health com-
mittee reported progress in the matter
of public schools, and upon his motion
he was authorized to continue the in-
spection of milk. '
The q‘lb'btilufl of the petition of the
Norwalk & South Norwalk Electric
Light company having again presentsd
itself, for repairing their line on Wash-
ington street, A. E. Winchester strong-
ly oppose.) allowing the company to re-
construct its line. In the course of his
remarks he stated that he was in close
touch with the General Electric com-
pany in New York, and he knew that
they intended tu'make the city all the
expense and trouble they could.
At the suggestion of city Attorney
Light the matter was for the second
time referred to the Electric Light
Commissioners, and the petition again
smothered.
Mr. A. Solmans havmg declined to
serve on the street commission, the
name of William .H.Smith was present-
ed, but rejected by a vote of4 to 2.
W. B. Reed was next named and the
vote stood 3 to 3. Mayor Bohannan
decided the matter by voting for Mr.
Reed. The meeting was ai'journed
until Monday, March 15.
A blanketed horse strayed up to H.
E. Dann’s livery stable at an early hour
this morning and was provided for with
lodging until such a time as an owner
put in appearance.
The fire companirs will meet to-
night. At Phoenix Engine house forty
pounds of a 4,000 beef will be wasted
on the fires of duty and served on
plates bought at the reduction file of
crockery in the Boston Store. '
Gold Standard In Japan.
YOKOHAMA, March 2.—The Japanese
government has decided to adopt a gold
standard of currency upon a ratio of 32%,
to 1. The silver yen, or dollar, will be
gradually withdrawn from circulation, and
the smallest goldpiece will be of the value
of 5 yen. The new standard will go into
operation in October next.
The Yacht Sultana Safe.
NEW ORLEANS, March 2.—The yacht
Sultana, on which John R. Drexel and a
party of friends recently sailed from New
York to attend the Mardi. Gras festivities,
passed through the jotties. The yacht was
several days overdue, and some anxiety
had. been felt for its safety.
False Rumor About King Oscar.
LONDON, March 2.—The officials of the
foreign office here state that the report that
King Oscar has asked to be relieved of the
duty of nominating a fifth arbitrator in
the settlement of the boundary dispute bc~
tween' British Guiana and Venezuela is
wholly unfounded.
W. J. Koorner Sentenced.
NEW YORK, March 2. -—William Jay
Koerner, who was convicted of the‘murder
of Rose A. Redgate, was sentenced today
in part four, general sessions, by Judge
Newbur er, to death in the electric chair
during tie week of April 19.
The MacVeaghs Coming Home.
ROME, March 2.-Wayne MacVeagh, the
United States enibassador to Italy, and
Mrs. MacVeagh left this city today on
their way home.
Cold Weather Near Saratoga.
SARATOGA, March 2.——It was 5 degrees
below zero'throughout Saratogn. and. the
Adirondacks this morning. .
Experience is the Only True Test,
F. 'A. Turner, of the State Insurance Ofv
ficc, Salem, Ore, says: “Out of the scores of
cough medicines in the market there is only
one I have any confidence in and that is
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. I make this
statement after an experience of twelve
years’ use of this valuable remedy. For coughs
and colds it is splendid, but where its work
is infallible is with children subject to croup.
I keep it in my home at all times.” For sale
by E.‘ P. Weed, Druggist.
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Price One Can I
DON’T MISS THEM:
The Latest Ads. ReceivedlBe- I
fore, Going to Press,
By the People and For the People.
' DIED.
HILL—1n NorwalK on Monday, March is
the home of his sister. Mrs. S, E- Behind:
l’A‘YIDBARLOWHILLJMZGLI 45 years smonths.
bei’vices at the house Wednesday, March
3d at 2:30 p. m, Interment at Albany, N.Y-.
WAN TE 07—;
ANTED.—A competent Swedish or G
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M instran‘girlgto ciiéik. {vash and iron- Three
. 'a est . 3. r - -
nue. Nor-walk. 1 pl 3 at 10d East}???
_ son satin.
01: SALE or to rent. the 9 roo i '
E nowoccupied by F.I. Jones. Fiil'lsithilloldg
iinislicdiu hard wood, mantels and mirrorS'
houee Wired for electricity. and all moderii
improvements; also carriage house. Apply to
b. B. Wilson, 2 Wall street. 1 tf
' 0R SALE—Handsome bay colt, 2 years
old: iormerly property of W. R. Mc- -
Cready, Compo. Has a good pedi ree W
exchange for a two-seated carriage. .Cai‘iulig
seen at I‘OCQUE s, Dyer, L’rond River. 24-3t
. iSTRICT ot' Norwallt. 53. P ‘ '
E t glartclyst. A. 1%, 1397. robate Court
_ s_a so ‘HAIiLss 4.0 ‘ .,I '7 '
in said District, deceased:301W ate Oi Norwalk
l‘he Lourt of Probate for the District of
Norwalk hath limited and allowed six months ’
from the date has f for the Cl editors o '
Estate to exhibit their claims for Settlein‘iaziiti.
Those who neglect to p:esent their accounts
properly attested, Within said time, Will be de-
barred a recovery. All persons inde bted to
said Estate are requested to make immediate
payment to GEORGE E. MILLER.
Executor.
Hoyt’s Theatre
torrent: MARGH 2
“AGAIN BEFORE THE PUBLIC,"
LLIVAN
‘ FOR 12 YEARS 'l HE CHAMPION.”
AT THE HEAD OF HIS -:- -:-
EXTRAVAOAHZA COMPANY.
SilflPEUPLE—fill
Composed of the Elite of
the Vaudevilles,
MINSTRELS
and COMEDY.
JOHN I.- As thsiialtxifdrligzfiff and in
PRICES: —— 255:, 590. 75c. Seats now on
sale at Pleisted‘s and I’inneo‘s stores.
'Hoyt’s Theatre.
Saturday Evening, March Ii, '
and Bargain Matinee.
Engagement extraordinary of the cream
of vaudeville
Field & Hanson’s
Drawing Cards,
Headed by the famous
FIELDS 86
HANSON I
America‘s premier ininstrels, a refined
attraction whose motto is
IIOTHIHO TOO EOOO FOR THE PUBLIO- fl”
near HAIR. answer
to its natural color by LEE’S ll
CANT, no dye.harmless pleasant odor, $1.00 a bottle
OLEE’S HAIR Torin: Iemoves dandruff. etc a
hair from fallingoutandgromotes rowth 1.003botto
LEE MEDICANT
0 108 Fu ton st... .Y.FRE
Illustrated Treatise on Him: on'apphcntion
For sale by E. P. WEED, Druggists.
III a Bargain! a:
A GEHOIHE PORTLAND.
al.3232523, BUILT
——FOR SALE arr——
$18.00
IF APPLIED FOR SOON.
Enquire at this office.
HORSES FOR SALE.
A car load of Horses,just
arrived, whichiwill be sold
cheap. _
M. TARLO'V',
Busron TllllllPllIE, - - - soninnoamix
J. D. Jennings.
UNDERTAKER
. Opposite
Streetltailway Deput-
NI GIL T BELL AT OFFICE.
L‘MEDIy
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