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IN A JAPANESE THEATER He Fanay Things One Sms Smiling Round the World By MARSHALL P. WILDER ( .Copyright , by Joseph B. Bowles.) The theater has always been a fa­ vorite form of recreation among the apanese, and especially beloved of the Japanese woman, for it is her only amusement, and the only public place •where she may accompany her hus­ band. The theater of old Japan, with its strutting legendary heroes, its ancient cost.umes, and actors who carried their own lanterns in order to light the ex- pressions of their faces, is practically a thing of the past. While many of the old customs still survive, modern ] tjOI1 0j> generosity is as fine a bit of acting as may be seen on any stage in the world. Her husband approaches, and the old man runs off, across the "Flowery Way," begging her not to let his char­ ity be known. The husband is suspicious, and ask-s her why she was talking with that man. Her promise given, she cannot answer, and after a fiery scene, he spurns her, and the curtain is drawn, to the solemn banging of a drum, and the, high pitched mournful song of 0M that what has always been to its I merely a thins for decoration only, is j In this toy-box of a country an articte j for practical use. >*•' Having reached the tfc*at$r, quit* an imposing building of stone, we enter J he lobby. (A. man and a woman are on the sta$t\ she crying, and he trying to •comfort her.> Our guide explains to us that she has been about to commit suicide because of the financial ruin of her husband. The part of the wotoan Is played by Takata, one of the greatest imper­ sonators of women in Japan. There are no actresses, all the parts being assumed by men. This particular atctor is so conscientious, that, in or­ der to retain the atmosphere of his impersonations, while at home he dresses, talks acts, and generally com­ ports himself as a woman would. Danjiro, the most famous imper­ sonator of women in Japan, is report­ ed to have made up so perfectly as a girl of 17, when he was 65 years old, that when he went to his own house and asked to see Danjiro, his wife did not know him, and in a fit of jealous anger, berated him for a« shameless girl, coming there to see her husband. Meantime, the play progresses. The old man, who is a relative of the girl he has saved, gives her notes of the Bank of Japan for 3,000 yen. Her tear­ ful gratitude and his modest deprecia- fnventions and appliances have been grafted upon them to the effect of pro­ ducing some startling contrasts. The Japs, eager to grasp European ideas and fashions, have made use of some, but left many as they have been for generations. We may go at any hour, so suppose we start at five. On our way. we are sure to see every characteristic of street life. The Japanese, in their eagerness to adopt European ways and customs, have swallowed such a large meal they are not able to digest j some one in the distance, it; and no better illustration of this can be found than their pretentious and truly wonderful street signs. As a specimen of English as she is Japped, the following, culled from a choice, and I might say, startling, collection, is respectfully submitted. The spell­ ing and punctuation are especially worth noting: On a baker's cart: BY. CAKE & A PIECE OP. BREAD. Over a ladies' tailor shop: Danjiro owns the finest curtain in Japan, presented to him by the Geisha of Tokio, who each gave a hundred yen. It is of silk, embroidered as only Japanese know how, and to see, well worth the price of admission. The entire lower floor of the theater is divided into little boxes, about four feet square, by partitions not more than four or five inches high. About five yen are paid for these boxes, and A MAN AND A WOMAN ARE ON THE STAGE, SHE CRYING AMD HE TRYING TO COMFORT HER. DRAPER, MILLENER & LADIES OUTFATTER. The ribbons, the laces, the veils, the feejings. (frillings?) Over a furniture shop: CHAIR. COCHON. (couch?) & MAT- TLES (Mantels?) On a dairy window: PBST MILK, (rather alarming, but probably means BEST). On a druggist's: BEST PERFUMING WATER ANTI- FLEA. Over a laundry: We most cleanly and carefully wash our customers with cheap prices as under. Ladies eight shillings per hundred. Gentlemen seven shillings. A dentist's sign: NOTIES. Our tooth is a very important organ for human life and countenance aB' you know; therefore when it is at­ tack by disease or injury, artificial tooth is also very useful. Japanese substitute for coffee: JAPAN INSTED OF COFFEE. More men is got dropsg of the legs who us (use?) this coffee, which is oontain nourish. Photographer's studio: PHOTOGRAPHER EXECUTED. Our Springfield Letter Sporta! Correspondent Writes of Things of Interest at the State Capital. Springfield.--Col. James Hamilton | Big Corn Show for Springfield. Lewis, who has been coquetting with j A corn show--the greatest in the governorship politics, at hist has done 1 world will be held in Springfield next something on which an action for October. This city lies In the middle breach of promise could be based if I of the greatest com-growing belt of he failed to make good. His petitions the country and the local chamber of for a place on the Democratic primary | commerce has decided upon an expo- ballot of August 8 as a candidate for I sition commensurate with the import- the nomination as governor were put snce of this section in the corn-pro In circulation in Chicago. No an­ nouncement of intentions goes with them, but they in themselves consti­ tute an "overt act," and Col. Lewis no longer will be able to put his remarks concerning the governorship in the subjunctive mood. Douglas Pattison of Freeport, minority leader in the house of representatives, also became a full fledged candidate, he by making an announcement of intentions and policies. Both Col. Lewis and Mr. Pat­ tison had been "expected," and their arrival was not attended with the force of the unexpected. The latter in making his announcement declared in favor of an amendment to the primary law making it applicable to national delegates, saying that the necessity of this had been made apparent by the fact that Speaker Joseph G. Cannon was securing instructions in the state, "although it is notorious that he is not the choice of ten per cent, of the Republican voters of Illinois." He said that if the two cent railroad rate law were declared invalid on technical grounds he would urge the re-enact­ ment of it and that he favored laws authorizing cities to operate gas and electric light plants and to regulate charges of all public utility corpora­ tions, and laws guaranteeing deposits in state banks and regulating the cap­ italization of corporations. Keeps Drinking from a Bottle. Over a barber Bhop: HEAD CUTTER. Over a tailor's: THE EUROPEAN MONKEY JACKET MADE FOR THE JAPANESE. I reserve the gems of the collection -lor the last: fci; FULISH. RUTTR. CRIAM. MILK. ^ (Fresh Butter, Cream, Milk.) ft- "Over an egg shop: •;•/1 .J EXTRACT OF FOWL Our rickshaws stop, and our men their paper lanterns. * It seems ' absurd to have a paper lante-m for practical use, but the little candles of greenish gray wax burn steadily, and give a clear light. We meet many people carrfiug paper lanterns, so we they hold four people, who kneel on matting rugs. The best seats are the boxes along the sides of the balcony, which also hold four people, and cost six yen. As a yen is worth 50 cents of Amer­ ican money, it may be seen that the prices of Japanese theaters, by com­ parison with those of Europe or Amer­ ica, are very reasonable. * • • • At this juncture our ears are as­ sailed by the most heart-rending sounds that chill the blood In our veins. It is the European orchestra! The smiling guide tells us: "Euro­ pean orchestra very nice--Japanese people like very much!" "Who's meddled mit my drom- bone?" roars a musician. "01 did," said Paddy. "Here ye've been for two hours tryin' to pull it apart, an* Oi did it in wan minut!" A sharp noise, made by striking two pieces of hard wood together an­ nounces that the next act is about to begin. The intervals between acta are usually about ten minutes. As the curtain is drawn aside, the pieces of wood tap together faster and faster, until the stage is dis­ closed. This time it is a house, the front open, chrysanthemums growing about the door. At intervals the shrill note of an insect is heard. Sata, the great actor, is seated on the floor; he is in a state of intoxica­ tion, and keeps dcinking from a bot­ tle in front of him. His father-in-law is pleading with him to grant a divorce to his daugh­ ter, as his constant intoxication and ill-treatment of her are hard to bear. The drunkard refuses, and the scene between the men is a powerful one, a knowledge of the language being un­ necessary in order to appreciate their really great acting. The revolting stage, used In all Japanese theaters, is seen in this act, as the entire stage turns, bringing into view a different scene, the old man's house. The play proceeds through several acts, to a European or American, in rather a disjointed manner, and with­ out much sequence, but with no lack of fine acting. Just before the last act, the ushers bring in the sandals and clogs that have been checked, so there will be no confusion end delay when the theater is out. But three days are allowed for re­ hearsal, and in that time thgy must be letter perfect, for a Japanese audi­ ence is a critical ®ne. Approbation is announced by clap* ing the hands, but audible comments are frequent?: When we go out, our rickshaw- men, wrapped in their rugs, hurry from the gallery where they have been enjoying the play. The orches­ tra* and the electric lights are not the only innovations in this theater. The idea of a play of mqdern Japan­ ese life le entirely new, and we were fortunate in seeing the first perform­ ance of one of the few modern plaTS ever enacted in Japan. Governor Names Delegates. Gov. Deneen has named President Edmund J. James of the University of Illinois, Isham Randolph and Lyman E. Cooley of Chicago as delegates to the national conference of governors on the conservation of national re sources, which will be held between May 12 and 15 at Washington. The conference was called by President Roosevelt and Gov. Deneen has ac­ cepted an invitation to attend. Presi­ dent Roosevelt has nowhere shown his farsightedness more than in his insist­ ence that serious thought should be taken of the proper use and conserva­ tion of great national resources. Among the latter none is more com­ mon and more neglected than wate'\ Whether one looks to the health of the people, the development of manu­ facturing by water power or by steain generation, the increase of transM>rta- tion facilities or the adding to" the acreage of cultivatable lands, the problem of our inland streams must be considered. The president has ap­ pointed an inland waterways commis­ sion, and it has important work under way. ducing world. Expert corn growers from the middle west were here re­ cently to confer with the members of the chamber of commerce and to offer their counsel and services in the pro­ ject. Included amohg the visitors were:.. Prof. Perry G. Holden, agrono­ mist of the College of Iowa and vice- president of the National Corn Grow­ ers' association; Eugene D. Funk of Bloomington, president of the Na­ tional Corn association; Prof. J. Wilke Jones dt Omaha, general manager of the National Corn show to be held at Omaha December 10-19 next; Hon. A. P. Grout of Winchester, former presi­ dent of the Illinois Farmers' insti­ tute; Charles A. Rowe of Jacksonville, president of the Illinois Corn Growers' association; Leigh F. Maxcy of Cur- ran, secretary of the Illinois Corn Growers' association; John S. Clesby of Areola, superintendent of the Na- tional Corn association. Add to Capital Revenue. Plans to add $90,000 annually to Springfield's revenue were made at the semi-annual meeting of the board of town auditors by the collection of road and bridge tax in Capital town­ ship. The collection is made legal by an act of the legislature in 1907, and final action will be taken at the meet­ ing of the board in September. The matter was brought up for discus­ sion by City Attorney Roy M. See- ley. He stated that in cities where the boundary lines are co-extensive with the township, the board of town auditors and the city council have the right to collect taxes that are to be used in improving roads and bridges. It is estimated that the annual collec­ tion, whirh is not to exceed six mills on the estimated valuation, will net $90,000 annually. As Capital township has few bridges to care for, the money will be spent in improving crossings in districts that are not paved. Allege Fraudulent Statements. Every statement made to the state of Illinois by officials of the Illinois Central Railway company was falsely and fraudulently made, with the in­ tention of defrauding the state. This bold accusation is made in the amended bill for an accounting pre­ pared by the attorney general's de­ partment, in the suit now befng prose­ cuted against the railroad company by Gov. Deneen. The amended bill was filed in the circuit court of La Salle county, ft was prepared by W. H. Boys, former assistant attorney general and now chairman of the rail­ road and warehouse commission, who has. been employed as a special counsel in this, tfase. Assisting Mr. Boys are Judge B. F. Lincoln and Maj. J. R. Widmer, both of Ottawa. It was expected that a demurrer on the part the railroad would be the next move in the case. Either a hearing on the demurrer or, if the railroad's counsel should not decide to demur, a hearing on the case is expected at the May term of the circuit court of La Salle county. Ask a Rockwood Station. A petition has been filed with the Illinois railroad and warehouse com­ mission by residents of Rockwood, Randolph county, asking for the re-es­ tablishment of a station on the line of the St. Louis & Iron Mountain railway at that point. A station formerly wag maintained at Rockwood, but recently was abandoned. A hearing on the pe­ tition was held before the commission. conference was al^o held among the officials of the Illinois Traction system, the Chicago- & Alton and Illi­ nois Central railroads, together with the railroad and warehouse commis­ sioners, in relation to the crossing of the trolley line's tracks over those of the steam roads at Lincoln. Arrest Mine Owners. Owners of a number of coal mines in Springfield vicinity have been served with warrants charging violation of state mining laws in that maps of un­ derground workings were not pre­ pared and placed on file as the stat­ ute requires. Complaint was made by State Mine Inspector Thomas Hanna and warrants were issued for the own­ ers or representatives of the following mine concerns: Springfield Corporated Coal Mining company, Standard Wash Coal cpmpanies Nos. 1 and 2 at Spaulding and Bissel, Williamsville Coal company, Starnes' mine, Charles Heist's mine, Mechanicsburg Coal company, Barclay Coal company Auburn & Alton Coal company. New State Officers Installed. The newly elected officers of the Il­ linois Mine Workers were Inducted into their respective positions, and for the coming year will look after the in­ terests of their constituents. The new officers are: President, John H. Walk­ er, Danville; vice-president, Frank Farrington, Streator; secretary-treas- urer, James Radford. Springfield. James Burns of this city is the mem­ ber of the executive board from this district. Mr. Radford, who succeeds W. D. Ryan, is critically ill at the hos pital with typhoid fever and for the present his place will be looked afte by Miss Lizzie Ryan, who is familiar with the work of this important posi­ tion. Much Cash for New Pavements. The annual report of City Engineer Frank H. Hamilton, just completed, shows that. $162,231.23^.was spent in paving, and $9,125.99 in the construc tion of sewers by Springfield in the last fiscal year ending February 29 1908. The present area of Springfield is given as 7.707 square mihis, and the total length of streets and alleys as 138.49 miles. The collections of the office for permits issued reached $520 A detailed account of the various im provements within the year is given In the report. Vote on High Schools* • Many school townships throughout Illinois hold elections on the third Saturday of this month for school trustees and on the proposition to es tablish township high schools. At Virden in Macoupin county and Ston ington in Christian county, elections on the last-named proposition will be held on that date. All school town ships which do not coincide with the boundaries of congressional^ town ships hold elections for trusties at this» time. and Celebrate Shorter Work Day. Springfield mine workers observed the tenth anniversary of the inaugura­ tion of the eight-hour work day by not working, but no public demonstra­ tion was made. Miners in many places in the state held celebrations and offi­ cials of the state osganization spoke to the men. President John H. Walker went to Herrin to deliver an address at the celebration there. Duncan Mc­ Donald, national board member, spoke at O'Fallon. Frank J. Hayes, assistant to International Secretary-Treasurer Ryan at Indianapolis, was the speaker at a celebration at Bloomington. Vice- President Frank Farrington spoke to a gathering at Streator. BA0GERT0I/VNSV0TE j-- . Municipal Elections Held Throughout Wisconsin. LICENSE .ISSUE UP 1(1 MANY Delegates to the National Conven­ tions Also Chosen.--Warm Mayoralty Contest in Kansas City--Both Parties Gather in South Dakota. Milwaukee, Apr. 7.--rln all the cities and towns of WTiscopsin municipal elefctions were held Tuesday, a justice of the supreme court was voted for and delegates to the national political conventions were elected. The question of license or no li­ cense was voted upon in a large num­ ber of towns and villages, the largest of these being Beloit and Marinette. The anti-saloon league has been ac­ tively at work in a number of towns but has confined its hardest work to the southern part of the state, prin­ cipally Beloit, Stoughtori, Edgerton, Darlingt9n, Dodgeviile and Platteville. Wauwatesa, a suburb of Milwaukee, also voted on that particular question. The contest on the saloon question promised to be close and exciting. Kansas City Elects a Mayor. Kansas City, Mo., Apr. 7'.--'Kansas City elected city officials and 21 members of the common council Tues­ day. Mayor Henry M. Beardsley, Re­ publican, was a candidate for re-elec­ tion, and the Democratic ticket was headed by Thomas T. Crittenden, Jr., as candidate for mayor. The cam­ paign, which has been very bitter, ended with a great Republican meet­ ing in Convention hall, addressed by United States. Senator Warner, Attor­ ney General Herbert S. Hadley and Mayor Beardsley, and with 14 Demo­ cratic ward meetings. Both parties in their platforms advo­ cate public control of utilities through a commission appointed by the mayor, but the Republican campaign has been made upon the claim that the cor­ porations were supporting the Demo­ cratic ticket. The saloon has been a minor issue, both parties being pledged to enforce night and Sunday closing laws. Nine Michigan Counties Go Dry. Detroit, Mich., Apr. 7.--The indica­ tions are that Monday's elections added nine more counties tq Michi­ gan's "dry" column. As Van Buren was the only county heretofore "dry," the total of local option counties be­ comes tea. Of the 14 counties where the prohibitionists made a campaign, Kalamazoo, Cass, Gladwin, Grand Traverse and Oakland voted against local option. At Grand Rapids George R. Ellis, Republican, was elected mayor over Charles R. Sligh, Democrat, and Sybrant Wesselius, Independent. F. H. Milham, Democrat, was elected mayor of Kalamazoo; John Campbell, Democrat, mayor of Muskegon, and Gerge R. Herkimer, Democrat, mayor of Dowagiac. Republicans Meet at Huron. Huron, S. D., Apr. 7--Large dele­ gations from all parts of the state are here to attend the Republican state convention which opens Tuesday .to name delegates to the national con­ vention. Senator Kittredge with ex- Congressmen Martin and Burke were among the early arrivals and imme­ diately opened headquarters. Kit­ tredge badges are strongly in evi­ dence, particularly among the Black Hilte delegations. The Progressives were confident they would be able to control the convention by a majority so large that the stalwarts would secede to whatever might be presented. Johnson Sentiment in South Dakota. Mitchell, S. D., Apr. 7.--The ad­ vance guard of the Democratic conven­ tion reached the city, when the Black Hills delegation came in. Several prominent delegates went west Satur­ day to meet the Black Hills party in the hope of making some plans to pre­ vent the instruction of delegates to the national convention for Bryan. There is something of a Johnson sentiment showing up in portions of the state and it is likely ,that an effort will be made to prevent instructing the delegation. Utah Republican Date Set. Salt Lake City, Apr. 7.--At a meet­ ing of the Republican state committee May 7 and Salt Lake City, %were set as the date and place for holding the state convention to elect delegates to the national convention at Chi­ cago. Republicans Win in Helena. Helena, Mont., Apr. 7.--The Repub­ licans won a sweeping victory in the municipal election in Helena, electing Frank J. Edwards mayor by a plural­ ity of 200 oyer Brendegee, Democrat. They also elected five of seven alder­ men. NEWS OF ILLINOIS HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST PROM ALL OVER THE ST ATI. ' NEW ENOCH ARBe*TCASE Man Long Thought to Be Dead Pro­ duced in Court -- Insur­ ance Company Wins its Case. Peoria.--The latest Enoch Arden case turned up in the circuit court here, when the New York Mutual Life Insurance company produced in court James Ellison, who had been dead to his wife for ten years. The widow was suing for $600, the amount of the policy, and on seeing the profile of her former husband and hearing his voice she recognized her spouse and the case was dismissed. Twenty years ago James Ellison and his wife were living at Curtis. Neb. Shortly thereafter he left the country under a cloud. For ten years he paid the in­ surance premium, but his wife could not locate him. About five years after Kllteon left, his wife procured a di­ vorce on the grounds of desertion and later married William Gray, at Toluca, III. After three mosiths the couple separated and the woman came to Peoria. As the law presumes a man dead after seven years' absence, Mrs. Gray sued the insurance company for the policy. CHURCH TO BE RESTORED. Bishop Jenssen Takes Steps for Pres­ ervation of Cahokia Edifice. Belleville.--Preliminary steps have been taken by Bishop Jenssen of the Belleville diocese for the repair and preservation of the Church of the Holy Family, the oldest Catholic church in the Mississippi valley, located at Ca­ hokia. The church was erected in 1683. The old bell still hangs in the belfry, but the interior is in a sad state of decay. Tombstones on the graves of the old French settlers in ^the adjoining churchyard, from many of which the elements have oblitered the names, will be listed and cared for. The church was constructed not only as a place of worship, but as a fortress for protection from the In­ dians. MINER KILLED BY A CAR. Daniel Speakman of Taylorville Thrown Beneath Moving Wheels. Taylorville.--Daniel Speakman, a top man. at the Christian county coal mine, had both his legs cut off and died two hours later. Speakman was riding a loaded coal car, and in at­ tempting to set the brakes a stick he was using broke and he pitched for­ ward in front of the moving car. The car severed one leg at the thigh and the other a few inches below the thigh. Speakman was about 25 years of age and married. He had been an employe of the mine about three years. Bulldog Attacks Engineer. Kewanee.--A hungry engineer, a piece of pie and a bulldog almost stalled a freight train here. R. G. Espy, engineer of the freight, took ad­ vantage of his tnain being sidetracked to run across lots to a bakery to get a piece of pie. On the way over a bulldog attacked him, biting him twice and inflicting such severe wounds that .they,, required the attention of two doctors. The train wis held while the engineer was treated. He then completed his run. Influenza Epidemic Troubles Horses. Taylorville.--An epidemic of influ­ enza is now raging among the horses in Johnson township. The animals af fected run at the eyes, stagger at times and refuse to eat anything ex­ cept hay or straw. Farmers in that vicinity are greatly alarmed and as this is the crop season it will undoubt­ edly cause much trouble and loss. Freed on Novel Plea. Chicago.--When Abraham Linefoln walked in his sl&ep and when Julius Caesar and the Great Napoleon suf­ fered "mental lapses through somnam­ bulism," they established a preocedent which figured in a criminal court here and led directly to the acquittel of Ross Freeman, 20 years old, on trial for burglary, Says Tax Only Work Vehicles. The start toward an early decision by the supreme court on the legality of the wheel tax ordinance was made in Chicago when Judge Carpenter held that automobiles and vehicles used for purposes of pleasure only could not be taxed under the statute. Three weeks ago a demurrer of Chicago to a bill of the Harder Van company, which claimed that vehicles used for mercantile purposes could not be taxed was sustained by the lower court. The desire is to argue the case befort the supreme coprt this term. Bartow Joins Lake Commission. Prof. Edward Bartow was»appointed by Gov. Deneen as a member of the commission which is to be organized with a view of preventing the pollution of the water supply of Lake Michigan. All the state bordering on Lake Mich­ igan and the cities located on that lake will be represented on the com­ mission. Prof. Bartow is the professor of chemistry of the University of lli- nois and the director of the water sur vey of Illinois. He is well-known for his knowledge of eucn Investigation. Aunt Becky Young Dies. Des Moines, la., App. 7.--Aunt Becky Young, the first woman to offer herself as a nurse when the civil war broke out and famous as a leader of the Red Cross nurses in the war, died at her home here Monday, on the forty-first anniversary of her marriage. She was 76 years old. Will Hold a Wage Conference. Indianapolis, Ind., Apr. 7.--The min­ ers and operators of the central com­ petitive mining field, composed of Illi­ nois, Indiana, Ohio and western Penn­ sylvania, agreed Monday night to hold an interstate wage conference between employers and employes at Toledo, O., Tuesday/April 14. Hail Big as Eggs. Pana.--Hail as big as hens' eggs fell here. Some of the stones meas­ ured five inches in circumference an l some were three or four inches long. Wires were broken down and two horses were electrocuted In the streets. Old citizens state that it was the largest hail they have ever seen. Takes Long Strides; Fatally Hurt. Carmi.--In attempting to take longer strides than his companions, John Finley, aged 17, received fatal injuries. Finley and his companions were returning from school when a dare was made as to who could step the farthest. The boy broke his spine. When a man insists on being mar­ ried with his hat on. is it a gentle hint to the bride that he is in com­ mand and that no liberties are to be taken with his hair? If France should buy Spain's inter­ est In the troublesome country the paragraphers will no doubt refer to it aB another deal in Jialf-Morocco. Physicians assert that radium will remove birthmarks of the ordinary kind. But who wants to spend all his money for removing a birthmark? Store Robbed Then Fired. Pekln.--Burglars entered the gro­ cery store of John Kraeger, robbed the cash register, fired the building, then when the police and people had been attracted to the fire, proceeded up the street and rebbed the Weyrich hardware store. Live Wire Electrocutes Horses. Pana.--A team of horses owned by G. O. Scholz, a dairyman of this city, were electrocuted by coming In con­ tact with a live wire which had been blown across the street. Announce Neyv Church. Lincoln.--The Baptist congregation In this city, under the leadership of Rev. Mr. Trent, has announced that a new structure to cost $20,000 will be erected on Broadway. Plans for the building have not yet been drawn. Library Turned Over to City. Clinton.--The Warner ^library was formally turned over to the city of Clinton. It cost about $25,000 and has been completed for some time, but was not tnrned over to the city before on account of a disagreement. 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