All Is Quiet On The Potomac

Au iuteresting bit of inside history about the stearu roller purchase and the board of public works is related on the streets. It is alleged that some of the members oí the board were hot tinder the collar and inclined to juinp the traces aud refuse to buy a steam roller as ordered by the eouncil. When -this beciuue kuown, word was quietly sent to the gentlemen that they had better cahu their feelings and make no tronble, as tlie members of the street eonimittee were a unit on the question, and if necessary they would unite with the alderiuen who were known to be opposed to some members of the board, and tae mayor's request would go thiuugh in a hurry. Whether the story ' is true or not it is true the board of public works are now docile.