The committee on health and police, the health officer and the committee from the chamber of commerce, made up of J. S. Heckathorn and Clyde Hall, were authorized to make a report on the moving to the dutiful grounds at least once a month of the accumulation of rubbish in the alleys of Moscow. The authorization came after the chamber of commerce committee had recommended to the council that steps be taken to move the rubbish from the alleys at least once a month to the City dumping city's purchasing agent was authorized to purchase for the water department water mains sufficient to make needed repairs of the city's water main system. Councilmen instructed the city engineer to prepare plans and specifications for the grading, curbing and paving of local improvements. No. 13 and 14. On motion, the council adjourned until Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 to meet again in adjourned session.

FARMER'S HAND TERRIBLY BURNED WITH PHOSPHORUS
Leon Flansburg, an extensive farmer near Kamiac butte, in Whitman county, had his right hand severely burned with phosphorus Monday. He had bought some phosphorus in Palouse and insisted on mixing it at the drug store. On the way out to the farm, the mixture forced the lid off the receptacle in which it was carried and Flansburg's hand in some manner came in contact with the phosphorus. He returned to Palouse and secured the aid of a doctor, and it was necessary to place him under the care of the physician.  In the influence of an anesthetic until the phosphorus quit burning, palm of the hand was so badly burned that much of the flesh fell off. He was taken to Spokane Monday evening for surgical treatment. 