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The record-union., 1891-07-16
Lost wfthou. His Paner.

For goodness sake, let me see news
paper" said man getting off steamer
the other day. ''I feel as if the whole
world had stopped. Has any king been
killed? Has Wall street sunk into the
bay? Has Italy come down ON us with
her lronclads? One never realizes how
absolutely necessary newspapers are to
his happiness until he is where he cannot
get one. | shall be uncomfortable for the
next month, for l shall be learning of
something from day to day which I
missed knowing about because I did not
see paper for over week. Once l went
away for rest, and so that nothing
should worry me, 'swore Off on news
papers. Three days of it drove me half
crazy, and | sent for papers for each of
those three days, read them all, felt like a
new man and had real good time for the
rest of my vacation-but l read my papers
every day."-NeV York Tribune
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1ynrl, OF NIIscreants

SARATOGA, July 1.-two daring at
tempts to wreck the Adirondack express
were made at Mechanicsville about 1890
o'clock this morning by piling ties upon
the track in two places. The first OBJ
struction was seen and removed by the
track walker. who signaled the train.
The engineer then ran slow and then dis
covered the second pile.
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THINGS TO REMEMBER
If You Wish to ''Keep Right Up'' Bear
IN Mind

That the favorite of the daring color
combinations peculiar to the season is
green and heliotrope.
That old-tashioned tatting in silk is a
new feature of new embroiderieS.
That crepon with dainty fringed and
silken borders is our old friend grena-
dine under d new name.
That the most fashionable neckties for
women are made in white linen or pique,
folded like mans and tied, not made up.
That silk belts with diamond buckles
are worn by those who can afford them.
That pale blue and purple are used in
combination by French modistes.
That really elegant women no longer
wear pointed shoes, and even the square
toed slipper has appeared.
That luxurious petticoats are on the in
crease.
That pocket-books are smaller and
nearly square.
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MnS This In OalxIand,

snow, gentlemen, said the Chairman
of the committee, before we make any
report of this ordinance let us examine it
again carefully, section by section. There
is much in it that we cannot afford to
consider hastily.' "How much is there
in it?'' inquired the alderman from the
Seventh Ward absently
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OHIO DEMOCRATS.
AS Predicted, Campbell is Renom-
mated for Governor.
THE CONVENTION WAS NOT A VERY
HARMONIOUS BODY.

The Hamilton County Men Show Their
Tempers by Hissing-Young Thur
man Makes the Opening Speech
Strong Tariff and Silver Planks In
the Platform-A Full Ticket Is
Nominated and the Convention Adj
journs Sine Die.
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Condition of robert Alien.

The family of Robert Allen received
word yesterday from Stockton that he
day as on the preceding night. For all
that his condition is regarded as greatly
improved over that of last week.
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5nHtgn11arn.

+ OST-WEDNESDAY MORNING, ON OR
IL near Eleventh street, between and NJ,
silver watch guard about thirty inches long.
rewarded. iy16-3t&
STRAYED-FROM 1880 NJ STREET, A
- gray mare, weighs about 900 pounds
brand ON left hip, shod behind ana not in
front. The finder will be rewarded by return
ing to above premises. jyl6-3t
STRAYED-A DARK IRON-GRAY HORSE
~ scar on left nip, weighs about 900 pounds
Any person leaving him at 2215 NJ street will
be rewarded. jy14-3t*
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aanpnl asuisins 4fn,uner.
Royal Baking Powder
Leads All.

"The Royal Baking Powder is absolutely pure
for have SO found it in many tests made both for
them and the u. S. Government. The ROYAL Bak-
ing Powder is undoubtedly the purest and most
reliable Baking Powder offered to the public
"HENRY A. MOTT PHI D."
Late Chemist joy u S. Government
call chemical tests to which have submitted it
have proved the Royal Baking Powder perfectly
healthfu and free from every deleterous substance.
1t is purest in quality and highest in strength of
any Baking Powder of which have knowledge.
OWN. McMURTRIE, E. NJ, PHI. D."
Late Chsmist-iu-clef u S. DEPT Of agriculture,
Washingt0n d. {.
"The strength of the Royal is shown to be 2s per
greater than any other.
GAS result of my Investigations fnd the Royal
Baking Powder far superior to the others 1t pure,
contains but wholesome ingredients, and is of
greatest strength.
"F. x VALADE,
"Pa6hc Analyst Onta1zO Dominion Of Canada"
The latest investigations by the United States
and Canadian Governments show the Royal Bak-
ing Powder superior to all others in leavening
strength.
Statements by other manufacturers TO tie con-
@u1y haze been eeclayed by tile official authorities
talS56catsous ofHse e6fclaI reports.
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Florida has 1878 Sunday-schoo1s, II, 1853
teachers and 95,405 scholars, showing an
increase over 1890 of S93 schools, $685.
teachers and 81. .90l scholars.
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Go get or asr,tt.


TIHO LET-HOUSE ON THIRD STREET,
L between @ and r; six nice rooms, large
yard with fruit trees and stable. Inquire at
304 j street. s. ROSENFELD. Jy15-1w
TITO LET-A COTTAGE OF FIVE ROOMS
il in Yolo, block and half west of bridge. In
quire at 72S street. jy14-6t*
ITO LET-COTTAGE ON TWENTY FIFTH
L street, between l. and NJ streets, SIG. In
quire OF NJ. A. BURKE, 129 street. jy13-6t*
YTNO RENT-SUITEO OF FURNISHED FRONT
i rooms, with kitchen, for light houSekeep-
ing. 1898, corner Second and sis. jy11-6t*
6Oa-RENT OF NINE ROOMS, BATH,
OOE gas, all in good repair at us Eighth
street. Inquire at 722 Eighth street. jy9-tf
UoR RENT = NICELY FURNISHED
L front rooms, single orr en- suite, for light
housekeeping Apply at 727 ] street. jy1-tt
TI1O LET-A HOUSE WITH GOOD BASE
j ment; in alley, ] and X, Thirteenth and
Fourteenth. Inquire at 719 l. street. je25-tf
oTEL OF 100 ROOMS, ALL FUR
Ill nished, full of boarders and roomers, to
lease; best location. Inquire at 1907 Fourth.
FURNISHED ROOMS AT CENTRAL
T. House from S5 per month upward; also
family rooms at low prices. HORNLEIN
BROS, Propfietors.
TIME VERY LATEST DISPATCHES WILL
be found in the RECORD-UNION.
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3alertittn 3l1ntfrea.

DIONEERS-MEETA AT YOUR HALL. THIS
Il AFTERNOON, July 10th, at o'clock to
attend the funeral of our late brother VIM
CUMMINGS. II. M. LARUE, President.
JOHN S. MILLER Secrntnry Ii.
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muntrn.

WTANTED-A BOY Is YEARS OF AGE
w would like place to learn q trade; is
willing to work for his board. Address j. S,
this Office. iyI6-3t*
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ATANTED-A POSITION BY A YOUNG
w man, highly educated, a good rustler;
VIII work at anything; has good knowledge
of bookkeeping. Address r. p. room s, pa
ciflc House, 727 street. iY16-3t*
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II OTEL OF 100 ROOMS, ALL FUR
lease; best location. Inquire at 1907 Fourth
The record-union., 1891-07-16

ITO LET-A HOUSE WITH GOOD BASE
i ment; in alley, and X, Thirteenth and
Fourteenth. Inquire at 719 L street. je25-tf
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w keeper, by a lady of experience; compe-
tent TO take full charge; references. Address
MRS. NINA WHITE. this Office iy16-2t*
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TiNAKE NOTICE-WANTED, y POSITION
L as hostier or to take care of garden. sAd-
dress No. ], 900, this office iyl5-3t&
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NOR RENT - NICELY FURNISHED
L front rooms, single or en- suite, for light
housekeeping. Apply at 727 j street. jy1-tt
The record-union., 1891-07-16

Sk-I WILL PAY $5 FOR A SECOND
OO hand cook stove or range TO be used for
heating water to wash with. Address a. B.
c.. this office.
The record-union., 1891-07-16

60a-RENT OF NINE ROOMS, BATH,
OOE gas, all in good repair, at us Eighth
street. Inquire at 722 Eighth street. jy9-tf
The record-union., 1891-07-16

FTNO RENT-SUITEO OF FURNISHED FRONT
i rooms, with kitchen, for light housekeep-
ing. 1928, corner Second and SITS. jy11-6t*
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-07-03
JUNIOR EXERCISES.

The Junior exercises of our High
school, last Friday evening were ex'
cpptionaily good and merited the many
words of praise heard on every side,
Without attempt at ostentatious dias
play the platform presented Il hBS APP
pearance. The music WAS We'll executed
and fully appreciated.
The recitation by Miss Blanche Hyde
was we'll spoken and as well received.
Throughout the piece her self posS esa'
| ion put the audience at ease.
Miss McLechlain's oration was wei,
and clearlyIspoken being easily heard
by those who filled the stairway ana
entry hall. Miss Coles recitation OF
,'Ruby'sn piano playing was given with
marked effect and graceful gesluTsa.
The energetic presentation OF the
tolls and difiicuties borne by those who
in their day rose To eminence in spite
of the difficulties and disappointments,
impressed the hearer with the idea that
at no distant day the speaker, Alva
Capel. will have hewu out for himself
wide place i'm the good opinion OF
munkind. The entire program was
given without hesitancy which in itself
made hearers and speakers well a'
ease.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-07-03
Additional Local.

The committee on arrangements for
the Fourth expect that all civic
societies, secret orders and OrganiZa-
tions in the town will take part in the
grand parade without an express invita-
ton. Indeed it hardly seems that any
order should think it needful that An
invitation should be extended or that
they should wait for one. The cele-
bration is Alma's and every citizen and
society should feel pride in making
it the best one ever held here.
A Minnesota Insurance Report re-
ceved gives the findings of the lnsur-
ance commissioner in the affairs of
the Equitable Insurance Company OF
Minnesota. lie found the insurance
company to be doing a dishonest and
irregular business. The company
issued endowment certificates for $500
cash, upon which a monthly assess
ments Of 81 was required to be paid,
from which amount y per cent. was
retained for expenses, and 10 per cent
went toward the formation OF securl-
ty fund, leaying 20 per cent.to be placed
in the endowment fund. Whenever
the amount in the endowment fund
should reach 500, the lowest numbered
certificate in good standing was to bt
paid lie found that the society held
receipt to show that policy number
had been paid the full $500, and 50 ad
vertised, when in fact the amount paiC
was only $3.50. Other certificates were
5 likewise disposed Of a more flagran
fraud and scheme" says the commits
sioner, for deceiving the public coulI
hardly he conceived" The commits
% sioner also found that bonds of so
called national installment aud dis
bursement company, Of Ithaca, Mich
. were taken up by the Equitable com
pany, the president and secretary @
two companies being the same. Th'
- bond company was found to have n
% existence and every dollar collecte
from members of the Equitable to pa
30 for their matured bonds was pure an
- unadulterated robbery. Perhaps lthac
residents know something of the tw
s5 companies and their officers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-07-03
ROUND THE COUNTY.
Ashley.

Editor Record
M. NJ. Potter is quite sick.
George Wessbrook is dangerously
i'll and not expected to live.
Joseph II. Robinson has moved his
livery stock to Shepherd and leased his
barn to Bancroft & Briggs.
Our village board seems determined
to keep up their well earned reputation
of repudiating their honest debts
The officers have not succeeded in
capturing Shellenbarger yet and it is
hoped that they will not so long they
will stay away, as the community are
we'll rid Of them.
Several weeks ago the board tele-
graphed Owosso to send an engine to
save our village from utter destruction
by lie, during the burning of the shook
factory. Owosso responded at once;
came on a special train and worked
uobly and quenched the fire. 1t is re
ported that after writing to our board
several times and getting no response,
they expect to enter suit against the
village to pay their expenses.
Charles Stewart Douglas died June
18th The cause OF his death was bow
ell complaint, contracted in the army
He was confined to his room but about
thr weeks. The funeral took place
at the North Star church, and was the
largest eyer held in the eastern part OF
the county, the church being packed tC
is utmost capacity, with several hun
dred persons outside who could moi
gain admittance. Mr.. Douglas came
to this country in 1862, and purchased
$50 acres of land in the township G.
| Washington, which he cleared and &c
veloped into one of the finest farms IL
Gratiot county, and on which he erect
ed line buildings and made his home
He also owned another farm in th'
south part of the same township. liz
also owned and operated large lum
Der, stave and hoop mill on Maple riv
er. He was heavy stock holder au(
also president and treasurer of tn,
Ashley Manufacturing Co., of Ashley
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-07-03
Real Estate Transfers,

Thomas Grover aud wife to Enaba r.
Loveland, pit of NV "a of NV Il section2.
Arcadia ......... .....'.....'s'.'''' q IL
Lyman c. Cahoon and wife to John C.
Barker, lot on sec. 3D. Arcadia. ...... ~
Alvin Beckwith and wife u John {.
and Carrie NJ. Sowersby, W d, W 50 IT lot
( blk .. Ithaca. Zee. ,.................. o
Joseph IL Seaver and wife, ct al, to j.
Lee and Nellie f.. Potts, pit of sw l4 of ne
Il sec /, Newark 49,. ............-.... Il
Albert +. woodward and wife to Henry
J. Vermeulen, wd pit of lot blk -, Alma i,5
Margaret Pinkham TO Henry Turner.
wd. lot blk u, ST. Louis ............ ?
Henry Shelenbarger u Lottie Shellen
barger, wd, Sc = of ne "a sec :. Elba 80
Orrin A, Isham and wife TO L. A. a. u
n. NJ Ry. Co, wd, rt of way across Sc u
/ section "A, Arcadia ...................
Hannah Mummey to Casper Carpenter.
wd. Sc "A of sw 4 of sec 10, Washington
Hattie 5. Pickard 10 ChAs. s. Watson,
wd. 8 % acres OF @ = of sc a sec "a. Beth
any ........... .......... ......,.....,,.....
Anna Maria Reed to Lauretta j. Reed.
WI. part OF ne = sec %, New Haven ...t.
Joshua L. Miller and wife to Darius
shaw, wd W u of NV Il of nc 4 and c q
of ne 4, of NV a sec 81, Arcadia
samuel Newton and wife to William
Newton. wd, ne a of Sc a of section y.
Emerson. 90. ...................... ..'...'
Jesse C. Emsley and wife to Mary NJ.
Emsley, wd, W I, of NV 4 see s, Arcadia, It,
John Jeffrey and wife by trustee, TO
Helen L. Webster, wd, lot in Ithaca
John A harrington 10 Francis Barring
ton,wd, W y OF ne a of sec s, Emerson
81, reserving life estate.
George 4. Remaley and wife to James
Remaley, wd, c u OF ne u sec /, Hamilton
George p. Dudley ana wife 70 Truman
B. Dean, wd. lot 3H Dudley add. Ashley
a Edward Berry aud wife u Charles f.
Lewis. wd. lots and 10. blk %, Alma
Sophronia Phidelia Knoss 10 George w.
Boyer, wd. pit of Sc a of Sc II, section 81,
Arcadia OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ..'t.'
Mary T. Delano to Mrs, Addie killam'
wd, acre in NV a of sec :, Washington
Burton r. Bradley and wife to James
[, hnstey, wd, lot AZ. Pompeii.... .....''
Washington c. Nowlen ana wife TO
Chauncy Allen. wd, lot 73, Pompeii
j Aen Geer and wife to James Street, WI,
lot I6. blk 5. Breck addition to Wheeler.
- Ansel II Phnney and wife to George
W. and Jenn +. Carr, wd, lot 1863, Per-
rinton ...... .......... ...-........-..-.
Harry W. Hustled, Sen. to qChas. Bement
wd lot blk ., ST. Louis ..,..........
John 5. Parker to Mary Parker, wd, ne
4 of sec s. Newa k and lot lbs Perrinton,
ana lot IL blk 3, Upper Ithaca
Henry House and wife to Monroe How
land, wd NV a of Sc "a sec l3, Bethany
James II. Livingston and wife to Hester
A. Mananan. wd lot in Giddings add'n,
~. Louis &C.. 90. ..''.s.. '''.' ''''''
George Z. Entrepin and wife to John b.
Sabin, wd, pt of c l6 of sw "a section -,
Wheeler ................. .........''.' .'.'''
James O. Street 20 Dora Street. wd.
pnd u OF lots l5 and Il. Breck addition TO
Wheeler .... ...... ..............' ...'''.'.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-07-03
Riverdale

Editor Record:
The new NJ E. church will be dedi-
Gated on July 25th.
Fred Hudson, of Alma, was in town
few hours last Sunday.
Old Mrs. Coffin, OF Elm Hall, died
Tuesday morning of old age.
Rob. Moblo and DR.. Heron are en-
tertaining visitors from abroad.
Nearly everybody at this place in
tends to &C to Alma to celebrate the
Fourth.
The Oddfellows are enlarging and
newly furnishing their hall oyer the L.
of |. store.
The frame OF ID D.Flemings new house
is Up and work on it will be pushed
with all vigor.
A bomb will burst in this place soon
that will astonish not only the natives
but all the civilized citizens.
w. b. Lathrop was called to the
southern part of the state Saturday to
attend the funeral of his father. He
returned Monday.
Chicken thieves invaded the her
house of our postmaster and stole OF
his hens. Boys look out. Trouble
ahead for you if you do not mend youl
wa. S.
Dr. j. A. Morey. of Kent county, i!
thinking very strongly of locating here
Our citizens are very anxious to have
good physician locate here and we arr
sure he will have good practice.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-07-03
Card Of Thanks.

The husband and relatives would
take this means of thanking the many
friends for their kindness TO our loved
one in her late sickness, and to those
who assisted in the services and burial
of deceased, Katie l.. Sheldon, have
our kind regards.
JoHN b. SHELDON,
Mrs. H.W. HUGHES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-07-03
Marriage Licenses.
NAME AND RESIDENCE

George Hockey. Lafayette.
Ida Freierspeil, Lafayette.
Clarence III. Loomis, Wheeler,
Nell @ NJ. Robson. Wheeler.
Jones Young, Emerson,
Cordelia Fisk Alma,
Gideon |. Chalker. Ithaca,
Dora L. Vandeventer, Emerson,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-07-03
ATTORN N EYS.
SOCIETIES,

DRESB YTERI IN CHURCH-Mornng service
Ptn.',n. snntav srhool l3:dn. Evening service
!.SS REv. Gro. F. HUNTING. Pastor
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-13
A LEGAL SNARl.
Chapter OF Mortgages, Assignments,
Judgments and Injunction.

A Chapter of Mortgages, Assignments,
Judgments and Injunction.
A lengthy bill in chancery was filed
in the county clerks Office yesterday by
Alfred c. Sekel, Charles y. Judd, Ed
ward Taggart and Arthur G.. Dennison
against Laura f.. Adams. Ed NJ. Adams
and Isaac L. Lamoreaux. The COM
plant saws that Mary l.. Boordman
purchased number of lots on Tanner
Taylor's addition to the city of Grand
RAPIDS, at mortgage sale IN May.
1873. Edward VI. Adams recovered q
Judgment against Mary l.. Boardman of
$1,000, and a levy was made upon the
property To satisfy the amount. Adams
assigned his interest in tho decree 10
Laura r. Adams. On January &c, 1889
Mrs. Adams caused the property to be
sold TO satisfy the decree, and the pur-
chase was made by C. T.. Johnson and
Laura r. Adams. Arthur c. Denison
purchased the property from Mary l.,
Boardman in April, 1890. On April "a,
of the same year. Alfred c. Sekel, who
had purchased a judgment from BAR.
bara Comstock against Mary l.. Board.
man, levied on the property and was
gwen a sheriif's deed by Sheriff Lam.
oresux. An injuntIon is now asked
for, restraining Francis G. Adams
Laura r. Adams and Isaac r. Lam.
oreaux from selling certain property
under the first two judgments.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-13
POLICE AND FIRE.
Doings OF the Board OF Commissioners at
Yesterdays Meeting.

Doings OF the board OF Com missioners at
Yesterdays Meeting.
Allen X. Lamb was recommended for
the appointment as assistant superln-
tendent of fire alarms. at the regular
meeting of the Board of Police and FIRE
Commissioners last night. John Rim
gold warrant as sexton of the Fulton
st. cemetery was renewed. Superln-
tendent Eastman asked that clerks and
operators wear uniforms; referred to
Commlttee on Men and Discipline. L..
:. Springer, veterinary surgeon. sent
proposals To the board for services in the
respective departments for the ensuing
year, and they were referred to the
Committee on Property and the fire
marshal. An application from Brad
ford /. Dean, for u position on the po-
lice force, was placed on file, and one
from John r. Mccarthy, asking for re-
instatement, was referred to the Conn.,
mlttee on Men and Discipline. Secre-
tary A. g. Tory, of the Humane So
clety, asked that mounted policemen
patrol Lake-ave. and Cherry-st. to pre-
vent fast driving. A mounted officer
was ordered detailed for that purpose.
Fire Marshal LEMON reported sale to
the city of 600 feet of old hose for high
way purposes for the sum of Sl20.
Among the resolutions adopted were:
Commenting the detail of men under
Lieut.. Hurley for their zeal and cour-
age in the discharge of their duty on
the morning of June 10; also. conf
mending the Police and Fire Depart.
ments for their fine appearance at the
annual review.
The annual report of the Superin-
tendent of Police was referred to the
| committee of the whole, and the fol-
lowing accounts were audited and
filed:
The police pay roll for May. amount
ing to $5202.7l, and the Fire Depart
ment pay roll to Si0l3.66.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-06-13
IN POLICE COURT.
The Kfaa of work That nak~s
Ws.1faii Hired

John Hickls, for being intoxicated.
Was fined s5.35 or twelve days IN laiL
lie went 20 jalL Robert Brown, Tor =
similar Onenss, was sTrslgned and had
his hearing set for June Is. James he
Vues. charged with disorderly conduct.
had bis case dismissed upon the pay
ment OF costs. Bob Harris, al old
time ysgrant, Was arralgued and hls
trial set for June 10. James Nlcneis
was arrested as a nuisance, his oIfense
being that ne faded To move on when
ordered oy sn oftlcer. His case Was adj
l0ufned % June -. Frank shaw Was
arrested for yelling "seab,' and 10 the
charge pleaded guilty. Judge Weslfall
said he ought To impose penalty
which should teach Shaw 4 lesson, but
As It was ms fiFst otfense he would DIS
charge hun upon the payment OF costs.
The Charles Donneily adultery case
was adjourned 10 July al 3 p. m.
Peter Hooks case for obstructing street
railroad track MAS adjourned 10 June
-. w. j. kiIkwood was arrested on
the charge OF clsorderly conduct about
four weeks ago. kirkSood's case has
been ready for trial three or four
tiUlc., 4tlu TIC has Ottii tlItrtHt caCit
time and anxious for trial. IL was
made a special order for O'Clock yes
terday afternoon. but the city's prose
cutor failed to materialize, ant the case
was dismissed because there was no one
present 10 prosecute. James Lynch
was the most respectable looking per-
son who has vet been arrested Tor yell
ing "scab." He was arrested on Grand
vIlie-ave. for disorderly conduct IN
using the word. He said that he was
coming home from base ball game
and was standing on corner Just be-
fore separating. Someone called the
word whom he did not know and q
policeman arrested him. After several
witnesses had been sworn on both
sides, the judge concluded that there
was not sufficient evidence To convict,
aud discharged the defendant. There
were several other cases of drunk in
the police court, but none worthy OF
recording.