Chicago.—Reports of the Citizen’s Association, beginning in 1874. Ada C. Sweet, on “Chicago City Government” in Belford’s Monthly for November, 1892.

Charleston.—The Yearbooks contain in the appendices much valuable historical matter. That for 1880 gives a sketch of the development of the city government; that for 1883 a description of the centennial celebration, with an historical review.

Providence.—Town and City Government in Providence, a Study in Municipal History, by Geo. C. Wilson, Providence, Tibbitts & Preston, 1889.

PLATE I.

KANSAS STATE PENITENTIARY—MAIN ENTRANCE.
E. S. Tucker, Phot.

PLATE II.

HORSE COLLAR FACTORY.
E. S. Tucker, Phot.

PLATE III.