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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-11-20
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cash.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-11-20

The San Antonio Library associ-
alton is proving a wide awake in
stitution, really in earnest in the
effort to supply good historical and
imaginative reading to those who
desire it, and that at as low a fig
ure as is possible. There should be
more general and generous inter-
est in this effort. Great oaks from
little acorns grow, and it is just as
likely here, as elsewhere, that from
this beginning, valuable library
free to all citizens should in time
grow into being. A glance over
the book shelves in the Library
room will convince the examiner
that respectable beginning has
already been made, and that in
the 800 volumes already collected
there is much of real worth.
The one Republican congress-
man elected in Texas is expected
in the mind OF the Texas Miner to
become the seed from which a state
wide harvest Of protectionist SEN
timents will spring. There is a
certainty Of this fact, that there is
little hope for freetrade aspirant
in the wool district Of the state
and also that as the need Of pro
lection in all else is demonstrated
the only successful candidates fol
election to the National house will
be those committed to the grea
American idea. The time is passeC
in which Americans are going t,
tax themselves for foreign profit
Trade is getting more secureI,
seated in the saddle as the day
roll by.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-11-20

When Wilson, Brice, Hill, Cleve-
land, German, etc, in turn are
branded as traitors by the Demo-
cratic journals Of the country, it is
in order to ask where the tried and
true are to be found? This turn
ing the party batteries on the lead
ers Of the party because the party
did not and could not meet the de-
mands OF the country upon it is
puerile. There is not newspaper
that has opened it's artillery upon
the bosses that has not used all of
its influence to egg them on in
their course, and had the party
been secure in the public confidence
these same papers that are now
calling out Good Devil would he
loudest in Good Lording their lead.
ers. 1t Is the opinions OF the masses
that are the real opinions Of the
party, and it is the want Of indie
pendent criticism and direction on
the part Of the mOuthpieces Of the
people, the Democratic papers, that
is more at fault than all else.
The incoming state legislature is
reminded of the oft complained Of
injustice Of bringing the free labor
Of the state into competition with
the convict labor of the penitentia-
ries. This is condition that bears
heavily upon the industrial hosts
of the state in more ways than one.
1t degrades and cheapens labor at
the same time, and by doing this
double Office of destruction upon
labor vitiates every effort for the
improvement OF the condition OF
the laborers. Nothing can be ef.
fectually done to elevate labor in
its own eyes and make it self-re
speeding so long as the state put:
crime and honest industry upOr
the same level, and so long as this il
done there will be the same un
natural repugnance on the part o
the children of the people to engag
ing in manual labor that is now 81
generally noted and commented
upon. The whole matter is or
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-11-20
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Doctors, Lawyers, Etc

E. MURAT BOOKER, Prescription
Druggist, la S. Flores St Physicians Pre-
scriptiOns Speciality 4 years in charge of
L. Orynskis retail store, TIE ephOne 22l. San
Antonio, Texas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-11-20
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

sE-All contracts or bills must be approved
By the Secretary or Manager.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-11-20

Announcements for State and County officers
Ten Dol ars in advance.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-11-20

Trade is getting more securely
seated in the saddle as the days
roll by,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-05

W
each ribbon is some trinket, which acts
as q prize. These souvenirs may be as
costly o. expensive as one pleases, but
unless the cobweb party is to be a very
elaborate affair in every respect it is in
better taste to let the prizes consist Of a
collection Of very simple triAes. Japa-
nese dolls, sachets Of rice paper, cum
ming bonbonnieres--in fact, any knick.
knack-may be selected for this purpose
The lengths Of ribbon or yarn, each
with its prize securely fastened to the
end, arc carried in and out of one an
other, forming one grand tangle, tho
ends being secreted behind bookcases,
cabinets, sofas, chairs, tables, in cup.
boards, beneath drapery, back of cur
tains, portieres and in every conceiv-
able nook The fun begins with the
endeavors Of the guests to untangle the
cobweb by searching out clew which
will lead to the discovery Of o hidden
prize. This requires patience and perse-
verCnce, and those who hasten their
efforts to secure the coveted prize are
generally more hopelessly confused by
the web" than their slower working
companions
Finally the bright bits Of ribbon are
all traced to their hiding places, and
the lucky person who has successfully
captured the greatest number of prizes
receives one general souvenir. This may
be, for q lady, dainty bureau sachet,
with q spiders web embroidered across
one corner. For gentleman spider
scarfpin is appropriate.
The ''booby" prize is awarded to the
discoverer of the fewest number of
prizes A great big papier mache spider,
such as can bepieked up at any Japanese
store, fits in nicely as q souvenir.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-05

Beecham's pills are fol
biliousness, bilious headache,
dyspepsia, heartburn, torpid
liver, dizziness, sick head
ache, bad taste in the mouth,
coated tongue, loss of appe-
tite, sallow skin, when caused
by constipation; and consti-
patton is the most frequent
cause of all of them.
Book free; pills, 25c. AT
drugstores, or write B.F. Allen
Co., 1865 Canal St., New York.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-05
When sweeping a Room.

For sweeping room neatly there is
nothing like newspaper aid. Take page
Of newspaper or other paper at time,
wet in hot water and sqAeeze it until
it ceases to drip. Tear into pieces the
size Of ones hand and cast them all
over the carpet Then sweep, and most
of the dust in the room, if yot use your
broom judiciously, will be gathered into
the papers.
After a velvet or other heavy pile
carpet is thoroughly swept sponging
with ammonia and water will preserve
its brightness wonderfully.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-05
MINOR INDUSTRIAL NOTES:

AhlNSh iNDGo1hlAB NOlES.
The supply of soft coal in port at Buffalo
just now Is sufficient for all the needs of
the lake steamers.
A. N. Bickle has been made travelling
engineer OF the Michigan Southern diyi-
sion Of the Lake Shore, in place of D. A.
Fleming, transferred.
A receiver of the Southern Central rail
ROAD Of New York has been applied for.
The road extends from North FaIrhaven
to the state line of Pennsylvania.
James T. Hickey, who was outsida agent
of the Grand Trunk In Buffalo, has been
appointed foreman Of the Lehigh Valley
in charge Of the loading and weighing Of
grain.
On Saturday and Sunday the Reading
company sent siXty-one trains of coal
through Reading to tide water the largest
single days run on record. The number
OF cars was about 1887, or 779i9 tons Of
coal.
The coal transportation fleet of the
Reading railroad now consists Of seven
steamers, twenty-siX seagoiug barges
and three deep water tugs. With this
fleet the Reading management will be en-
abled to control the eastern shipments Of
anthracite coal from Philadelphia and to
land 1t cheaper than ever before
The Reading now has the largest tonnage
equipment III the coal carrying trade BY
water. with capacity Of 1000, 900 tons a
year Some idea of the coal business done
at Port Richmond is given by the ship.
ments during June, which aggregated
2I5, COO tons, the largest for years past. On
several days in June as many as 700 cars
arrived loaded with coal. There is track
capacity at Port Richmond for 4, 800 cars,
ana sixteen piers discharge cargoes into
vessels
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-05

S. H. Clifford, New Cassel, Wis, was
troubled with neuralgia and rh eumatism,
his stomach was dsordered, his liver was
affected to an alarming degree, appetite
fell away, and he was terribly reduced in
flesh and strength. Three bottles Of Elec-
tric Bitters cured him.
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, ILL.,, had
a running sore on his leg of eight years
standing. Used three bottles Of Electric
Bitters and seven boxes Of Buck lens
Arnica Salve and his leg is ound aud
well. John Speaker, Catawba, o., had
five large fever sores on his leg, doctors
said he was incurable. One bottle Electric
Bitters and one box Bucklens Arnica
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-05
DELAWARE, LAcKAwANNA AND

DELAwARE, LACKAWANNA AND
~ WESTERN RAILROAD.
Trains leave Scranton as follows: Express
for New York and all points East. LAO, 80
5l5, 800 and $50 a. m; l2 81 and 3.j0p, m.
Express for Easton, Trenton, Philadelphia
and the South, 5ll 500 and 9,5j a H.; l255
and $50 p. m.
Washington and way stations, 1855 p. m.
Tobyhanna accommodation, $40 p. m.
Expr IS for Binghamton, Oswego, Elmira,
Corning Bath, Dansville, Mount Morris aud
Buffalo, l2.l0, 2 Is a. m, aud l2i p. M, making
close connections at Buffalo to all points in tina
West, Northwest and Southwest
Bath accommodation. q q, m.
Binghamton and way stations, l2.37 p. m,
Nicnolson accommodation, at4 p. IL. and
G,lO p. IN.
Binghamton and Elmira Express 605 p, m.
Express for Cortland Syracuse, Oswegot
Utica and Richfield Springs 2l5 a, M and la
p. m.
For Northumberland, Pittston, Wilkes. Barre,
Plymouth, Bloomsbury and Danville, making
close connections at Northumberland for
Williamsport Harrisburg Baltimore Wash
ington and the South.
Northumberland snd intermediate stations
600, 9.hj a. N. and l.3U and COZ p. m.
NanticoSe ana intermediate stations, S.O5
aud ll.90 a. m Plymouth and intermediate
stations $50 and S59 d. m.
Pullman parlor and sleeping coaches on al
express trains. -, 49,,
For detailed information, pocket tim tables,
etc, apply to NJ. l.. Smith, city ticket othce,
32S Lackawanna avenue. or depot ticket olncs'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-05
A Word About Wells.

The new yeils, which are not quite
new, by the way, are becoming and
have fine net ground Of the Russian
order, closely powdered, with raised
chenille spot, and are edged with thick
cream colored applique lace design. They
are made for the most part shaped SC
that they sit well over tlD toque.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-05

A dress in fancy crepon, recently il
Mstrated il the New York Herald, was
of havana brown and turquoise blue.
The full skirt was finished with plait-
ing around the edge and trimmed with
three straps Of havana satin ribbon
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-05

down each side. The bodice was covered
with havana mousseline de sole, with
bands of the CSepon The full upper
sleeve was of S1pon, with rosettes and
twists of the mousseline, which also
formed the rucked gauntlets. To be
worn with this costume was large hat
In fancy straw trimmed with cream
lace, roses and narrow black velvet.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-05

PHILADELPHIA. July 4--Tallow was
dull and unchanged Prices were: Prime
city in hogsheads, 414c.; prime country, in
barrels 4Ac.; do. dark in barrels, 4c;.
cakes, 4il4c.; grease. 3Ha3%c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-05

NEW YORK. ONTARIO AND WESTERN
" RAILWAY co,
TIME TABLE IN EFFECT SUNDAY, JUNE n
Trains leave Scranton for Carbondale at
$50, l0,55 am. and l0p.m.
For Hancock Junction, 1895 am and u 10
pm.
Trains leave Hancock junction for Scran.
ton, 6 m and 205 pm.
Trains leave Carbondale for Scranton at
T2i u m. and 3,34, 53i pm.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-05
||'aI'I;iljIIliIs|.iiAgIE!iil!!!a! ! ANY, !sl;s7 ny

MA 1 10, lcd3s
Train leaves Scranton for Philadelphia aud
New York via. d. & II. r Il. at am. L. 10,
2.8S and ll.35 p m. via D., L. & W. r. r., COO
sos, ll..D a. m, and L3D =. N.
Leave Scranton for Pittston and Wilkes.
Barre via D., l.. & W. h. r., G.OJ, sos ll.2J
O. m, lSO $50. 6.07. so D. IN.
Leave Scranton for White Haven, Hazleton,
Pottsyille and all points on the Beaver
Meadow and Pottsyille branches, via L. G. w.
v, 6 ~ am, via d. g. H. X. II. at : am, l2.l0,
2.3s, 4lG pm, via D., l.. & w. Il. r., GO, S.08,
lLD am. l.3O, $50 pm.
Leave Scranton for Bethlehem, Easton,
Reading, Harrisburg and all intermediate
points via d. &; II. Il. r., sam, ,l2 TO- 29S, ll.3j
pm. via d., L. d W. k. RpGOO6,OS, ll.2O a. H..
l3J pm.
Leave Scranton for Tunkhannock, Towanda,
Elmira, Ithaca, Geneva and all intermeiilts
points via ID. & II. H. R.,9U1 q, M, Il ~ and ll3j
D. M, via D. l.. & W. Il. r., sos am. l.3O p. m.
Leave Scranton for Rochester, Buffalo, Nj
agara Falls, Detroit, Chicago and all points
west via D. q H. h. r.. 907 ann. L. l09l5,l 81
p m. via ID. L. 6 w. r. II. and Pittston
junction, SOS am, $50, SjJ p, m, via T. & W..
r., 3.4l D. N.
For Eimira and the west via Salamanca, l, via
D. u II. X, X. gO7 a,m., L. 10, SIS p. m, via D.,
l.. 6 w. II. K, sos a. IN, l30 aud G.O7 p n.
Pullman parlor and sleeping or l.. v chair
cars on all trains between L. 6 B. junction or
Wilkes Barre and New York, Philadelphia,
Buffalo and Suspension Bridge.
ROLLIN H. WILBUR, Gen. Supt. East Div.
CHAS. S. LEE. Gen. Pass Agt, Phila Pa
A. A.WNoNNEMACHER,Ass't w Gen. Pass. Ag't,
South Bethlehem, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-05
Buck Ions Arnioa saluA

The best salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores letter, Chapped Hands, Chiiblains
Corns and all Skin Eruptions and POSI-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required It
Is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price ~ cents per
box. For sale by Matthews Bros. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-05

DIR. WOODS NORWAY PINE SYRUP cures
cough and colds quicker than any otter
remedy, because 1t combines the lung
healing quality of the pine tree with other
valuable medicines. Sold by all dealers on
a guarantee of satisfaction ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-05

M. L. BLAIR alderman, Fifth ward,
scranton, Pa, stated Nov. o, 1893: "He
had used DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil for
sprains, burns, cuts, bruises and rheuma-
tism Cured every time. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-05
CENTRAL RAILROAD OF N J.

eeHiIT ANU SuSQueHRNNRu uttiSION
Anthracite coal used exclusively, insuring
cleanliness and comfort
TIME TABLE IN EFFECT MAY %, 1884,
Trains leave Scranton for Pittston, Wilkes
Barre etc, at S.2l, 9.l5, lL3O "a. m, $50. 200,
S9O, 800, 725 ll.O5 p IN. Sundays 900 a. M,
Loo, 2l5, 7.l0p. IN.
For Atlantic City, $50 a. m.
For New York, Newark and Elizabeth, $50
(express) a. m, 1850 (expross with Buffet
parlor carr, $50 express p. m. Sunday, 2. l5
p, m.
For MAUoH CHUNK, ALLENTOWN, BETHLH.
HEM, EAsToR and PHILADELPHIA, $40 q. m.
1850, $780, 500 Except Philadelphia) p. m.
Sunday, 2l5 p. m.
For Long BRANCH, OCEAN GROVE ETC., al
$40 (wlth through carr a. n., 1850 D. m.
For Reading, Lebanon and Harrisburg via
Allentown, $40 a. m, l25O, 900 pm. Sunday,
For Pottsville, $50 a. M, 1850 D. m.
Returning, leave New York, foot OF Liberty
street, North river, at $40 (express) a. m,
l.l0 l.W, 43O express with Buffet paror carl
p. m. Sunday, 4.3O a. m.
Leave Philadelphia, Reading Terminal, 900
a. m, 200 and 4.3O p. IN. Sunday, 6I a. iIi
Through tickets to all points at lowest rates
may be had on application in advance to the
ticket agent at the station.
Il. 2. BALDWIN,
j. II. oLHAUsEN,
Gen. Supt.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-05

53l over gross earning reported in the
previous year. Operating EXPENSES
during the year We're 1897 02l, 299, be-
ing an increase OF SAC, 922, SD3 over the
previous year. The income from in
vestment reported by the railways
was $l49, $40, 6l5. while deductions on
account OF fixed charges and other
analogous items were $i31, 422. 1856. The
| final net income available for dividends
was $l11. 05S. 03i. being sum less than
the corresponding amount for the pre-
vious year of 81 0O7. 157 After deduc-
ting from this amount the dividends
paid. The income account OF railways
in the United States for the year 1873
shows a surplus of $S, 745, which is
less than tho surplus OF the previous
year by $5,91 311 The grosa amount
received from carrying passengers was
1901. 48l, ,816; from earring the mail
$2S, 445, 053, and from carrying the ex-
press matter, $23. 691, 994 The gross
amount received for carrying freight
was $3.50, 053S6l The passenger ser
vice accounts for 90 40 per cent. Of the
earnings from operation, and the
freight service for IS % per cent. OF
such earning.
Increasing railway business is noted
throughout the Lehigh and Wyoming
valleys. The Easton Express declares
editorially that there has been an i'm
mense gain in traffic between Easton
and Wilkes Barre. Tho receipts In
the Easton Office are said TO be twice as
large as year ago. The Centrals pat
ronage TO New York has also greatly
increased, as well as its freight bust
ness. Those in position to know say
the company is holding permanently
all this acquired business The
Centrars coal traffic. for this sea-
sou. is extraordinarily large. From
the Lehigh Valley come rumors
that henceforth local trade will not be
catered to- Its through passenger
traffic has become so heavy as to reQuire
all its best attentions. People some
times are unable to get seats in through
trains. Tue Lehlgh Valley has never
handled so mucl western traffic as
now. Four engines have lately been
borrowed from the Reading The pros
poets are that in year or two the
through freight and passenger traffic
on the Lehigh Valley will be something
enormous. The Coxes will gradually
increase the number of their coal
trains, which still more will make the
Valley teem.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-05


THIS HOUSE is strictly temperance, is new
aud well furnished and OPENED To
IHE PUBLIC THE YEAR ROUND: is
located midway between Montrose and Scran.
ton, on Montrose and Lackawahua Railroad,
six miles from D., l., q w. Il r. ut Afford
Station, and five miles from Montrose; ca
pacity, eighty five; three minutes walk rom
K. r. station.
GOOD BOATS, FISHING TACKLE, &C.,
FREE To GUESTS.
Altitude abou, 1000 feet, equalling in this
respect the Adirondack and Catskih Noun
tains.
line groves, plenty Of shale and beautiful
scenery, makng Summer Resort unex.
celed In beauty aud cEoApness
Dancing pavilion, swiugs croquet gr ouuds,
&c Cold Spring Water and plenty OF MIX
Rates, 81 TO $40 per week. 91.5O per
day.
EEcursion tickets sold at all stations on D.
Porter meets all trains.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-05
fHE COBWEB PARTY.
A Moved Function In Which Young and Old
May Participate With Pleasure.

A pleasant fed in entertaining that is
going the rounds among hospitable cir
cles is the cobweb party. 1t provides
merrymalSing for both grownups and
juveniles. The hostess in providing for
her entertainment secures as many yards
of narrow ribbon or colored worsted
yarn as she expects guests The threads
are not necessarily Of the same length,
but vary according to the fancy Of the
manipulation. Fastened to tho end Of
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-05

The aggregate OF property properly
classified as railway capital was on
June go 1893, $40. 500, 295, 4lO. which
shows railway capital equal to $69. 42l
per mile Of line. The amount of stock
outstanding was "a. 66S, ,935. 41S, OF which
$3. 0S2, Coz 602 was common stock the
remainder, 6S6, ,925, SIG being preferred
stock. The funded debt outstanding
was s., 225. 6S9, 1921, classified as follows.
Mortgage bonds, 81 504 1888 1852; mis-
cellsneous obligations, $40 474 6l7. in
come bonds. $s4s 1872. 73O. and equip.
ment trust obligations. $63, 500 2Ss. The
amount OF investment in the railway
securities has increased during the wear
from 81, 391. .457, 053 to 81. 503. 099 933
being an increase OF $l71, ,565. 1870
The amount Of stock paying no divi.
dends during the year::was 81, ,s5S. 9S4 :
572, being 81.24 per cent of the total
stock outstanding OF stocks paving
dividends. 5,25 per cent Of the agere@
gate stock paid from A to 5 per cent
11.62 per cent paid from 8 to 6 per
cent, 8. "a per cent paid from to 7 per
cent, and SO per cent daid from 7 to s
per cent. The total dividends paid
was 800. s29. s85. The amount of
mortgage bonds paying no interest was
$i92, 276, 9s9. or 10 93 per cent of tue
total of mortgage bonds, and the
amount Of income bonds paving no
interest was 1904 864, 400. or SO So per
cent Of the total Of income bonds
The gross earnings from operations
on the railways OF the United States
for the year ended June 30, was 81. $780,
'51,S being an increase of $4S, 344, :
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-05
BOOKS

one: of the the strong t
" points Of THE TR1B-
UNEs equipment as a
llrst-class printing es-
tabllshmenti is the fact
that it has a superb
Bindery, thoroughly
supplied with up-to-
date machinery and
managed by skilled
workmen. For neat
work promptly done
and at prices that are
fair and square, it has
no superior in North
eastern Pennsylvania.
N. m1 =,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-10-26
GOVERNORS PARDON
OF JOHN MCGRATH, THE CRIMINAL,
Altgeld Says His Punishment Was
Excessive.

CHICAGO, Oct. 26.-John B. Nc
Grath, convicted of burglary, I'M
der the habitual criminal act on
July 2, of last year, and sent to
Joliet for five years, was pardoned
by the governor last Friday. Word
of this reached the police on the
west side last evening, among
whom it was said the governor had
declared the sentence to be exces.
sive. John McGrath was born in
this city % years ago, and was for
a long time the leader of the noto-
rious Henry Street gang. He be-
gan his career of crime at the age Of
ten years by stealing horse and
wagon. He escaped punishment
an account of youth. The most Sc
rious charge ever lodged against
him was that of numbering Patrol
man Adam Freyer in September,
1889. Fryer was found dying at
the corner of West Harrison and
Desplaines streets with two bullets
in his body.
Two men seen running from
the scene were recognized as Nc.
Grath and Mortell. They were
convicted of the murder and sem
fenced to life Imprisonment, but
on a new trial were acquitted. In
September, 1892, McGrath and sew
eral companions tried to rob a
South Chicago train on the Santa
Fe road. They left the train after
severely beating Bailey, south
side policeman, who tried to stop
them. On January IS, 1892, Officer
Mahoney saw McGrath in saloon
and tried to arrest him, but was
beaten iusensible by McGrath.
Later that night four officers sur
rounded his house and compelled
him to surrender. He escaped pun
ishment. On June IL, 1892, he was
detected in burglarizing house
by Officers Shaughnessy and Ter
rell, when he ran away. When they
overlook them a sharp interchange
of shots took place, McGrath and
Terrell being wounded. 1t was for
this that he was serving the sem
tence from which he was pardoned
by the governor.