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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30
Danger of Watching Solar Phepo,,oo,

The dangers Of watching solar phenom-
ena, even with the partial protection of
colorcd glasses, have been pointed out by
DIR. George Mackay of Edinburgh Galilei
lost his vision in this manner. Sir Isaac
Newton's rctina was permanently injured.
and DIR. Mackay has himself met with not
less than II cases Of impaired sight as a
result OF viewing with unprotected eye the
eclipses Of 1890 and 1891.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Stephen Merrill, manager of the farm at
the Gardiner estate, picked green corn
for the table from his garden, last Wednes-
day, and, Saturday, brought three dozen
to market. Monday, he supplied one Of
our grocery stores with six dozen. The
corn was large and ears full and in every
respect ahead of what little has been re-
ceived in this market from Massachusetts
this SeasOn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

There will be no services in the Con-
gregatoual church during August. The
pastor, Rev. J. L Quimby, and his wife
left. Monday, for Lakeport, n. H, where
they will pass their vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

a very enthusiastic nature and shows that
our people are in earnest, and if this shoe
factory is not added to our industries, it
will not be the fault Of large portion of
our citizens From remarks heard as the
meeting broke up, other fraternal or
CARNATIONS in our city are contenplat
ing making even more liberal pledges
than those made at the meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Miss Lou Clark, the efficient clerk and
book keeper at the post office, will leave, to-
day, for her annual l5-days vacation.
Miss Clark Is faithful and most accom-
modating clerk in the public position
which she holds, and has well earned the
vacation which she is about to enjoy. She
will go to Maiden, Mass where she will
remain during the greater part of the
time. A pleasant trip is the wish of every
person in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Three boys were arrested, Monday, on
complaint of some of the residents on
LIBBY hill, for disturbing the peace At
the police court they were fined So each
and costs. 1t seems that large number
of boys made this section sort of rendez-
vous, and at times were so boisterous as
to become great annoyance to the people
in that section of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

The A. O. u. W. lodge at South China
has extended an invitation to the mem
beers of Waterville Lodge and their friends
to join them in an excursion over the
WisCasset * Quebec railroad from Week S
Mills to Wiscasset, Thursday. The train
will leave Weeks Mills at 10 A. NJ re-
turning, leave Wiscasset at T. NJ There
will be a steamer and an ocean sail dur
ing the day. 1t will he very enjoyable
trip and it is hoped that good number
will go. All interested can get full in
formation by calling at Edwin Townes
store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Prof A. J. Roberts was in the city a
few hours, yesterday. He came from
Fryeburg, where he has been conducting
a summer school with State Superintend-
ent Stetson He left at T. 30 for Northport,
where he will continue his teaching.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

A party consisting of John Brookings,
Arthur Brookings, William Brookings
and daughter and Augustus Weston, all
of Randolph, left, Monday, on the yacht
Eagle, for few days cruise among the
islands and Boothbay Harbor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

4 A few nights ago some one smashed
The clock on the automatic penny weigh
ing machine on the depot platform and cut
the bag containing the coppers. When
the thief had gone thus far he was prob
ably frightened away, as the bag with the
money in it was found III the bottom of
the machine. There was about 81 80 in
the bag, Suspicion is fastened to a colored
tramp who was seen hanging around tho
machine, last Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Clervey Pottle, who skipped, last week,
when given some liberty at the police sta
tion, where he was confined for drunken
ness, returned, Monday, gave himself up
and settled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Archie Clair was before the municipal
court, Monday, to answer the charge of
drunkenness He pleaded guilty and was
sentenced to pay a fine OF So and costs, or
Imprisonment for 10 days at hard labor.
He had no idea of giving the county half
a months work, so paid his fine and de-
parted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Sunday was observed as Children's day
at the Universalist church. In the even
ing concert was given and very in.
teresting programme carried out. The
church was very prettily and tastefuliy
decorated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Tho excursion to Old Orchard next
Sunday, leaving hero at 80 A. M, Is to
be the only one the Maine Central will
run this season. The fare is placed at
such low figure that it is sure to call out
crowd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Sea Moss Farine. Tooth
some, Nutritious, Econom-
ical 25ct. package makes
10 quarts various dessert
dishes. Receipts with each
package. Write for Fairy
Story Book, illustrated.
Buy Farine of aIlGrocers,
or package mailed on re-
ceipt of rs cents.
Lyon Manufacturing Co.,
0'h rntn ST. brooklya, N. z.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Mr. and Mrs George Bailey of Camden,
Y T. who have been visiting for time
at J. H. Parsons, left on the morning
train. Monday for their home. Mr.. Pear
sons daughter, Ethel, accompanied them
for n visit of a few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Mrs Horace Tozicr received a telegram,
Monday, that her father, Joseph Hill, died
ut his home in Hyde Park, Mass, that
morning. Mr.. Hill was one of the old
residents of Watcrville, having been for
many years in trade here. and is well
known by the Older inhabitants of the
city. Two daughters, Mrs Tozier and
Mrs Sumner Wheeler, now reside here
He was also an uncle to j. =. Hill, tho
veteran deputy sheriff Of this city. The
remains will be brought here, Wednesday
or Thursday, for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Preble & Keene have got the new add
ton to their furniture ware rooms boarded
in and shiDgled, and if nothing prevents
they expect to move IN portion of their
goods by another week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

The Portlands and Remedies will play
at the Augusta driving park, this after
noon. The two great games which these
two teams played, Saturday and Monday,
is the best possible guarantee that this
afternoons contest will be one we'll worth
seeing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Mr. and Mrs. f. W. Morrell, Mr.. and
Mrs H. Morrell and Hon. Fl. S. Webster
and wife left, Monday, to accompany the
Maine State Press Association on its ex-
cursion to Aroostook county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

S. J. johnson, who has been in the en-
ploy Of Kelley Bros, Randolph, for the
past four years, left for SkowhegaD, Mon
day morning, where he has accepted a
position with J. d. Rawles & Co. His
many friends here wish him success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

+. 5. Berry of the Rockland Star, was
in the city. Monday, on his return from
New Sharon, where he had been called by
the death of his father He will leave,
this morning for Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

The Portlands and Kcnnebecs have
played two great games of ball, and have
broken even. This afternoon, they will
try conclusions again at The Augusta driv-
ing park. The game is sure to be a hotly
contested one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

The Kennebec Valley Base Ball Com
pany has given Mr. W. f. Carlin full
charge of the work of soliciting advertise
ments for the fence of the Gardiner
grounds The work of lettering will be
done by Mr.. Mitchell, who assisted Mr.
Aiken in the decoration of the Masonic
Temple at Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

f. f. Baane, Esq, was at Lake Marano-
cook, yesterday, on business connected
with the dispute between the towns of
Winthrop and Readfield, over the bound
airy lines of Craigs Point
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Elwood Wilcox, who has clerked in W.
A. Morse's grocery store for long time
resigned, Saturday night, and after vaca-
tion, will engage in other business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

J. W. Eastman, with crew Of seven
men began, Monday, to tear down the pier
draw of the Gardiner and Randolph
bridge. A still larger crew will be put mt
work, today, and the work pushed as
rapidly as possible. 1t will, however
take at least two months to do the job
Southern pine will be used in rebuilding
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Alexander tf~ Great was born on the
9th OF April and died on the 9Th of April.
he won all his victories upon that day,
which was the successful day of his father,
Philip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

G. II. Cobb, clerk at a. W. Peaslee's
grocery store, and his wife left, Monday, for
Harpswell on a short vacation trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30
OAKLAND.

A delegation from Cascade Lodge, /. O.
G. IT,, viii go to Belgrade, this evening,
to attend sociable. given by the Guou
Templars lodge at that place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

W. e. St. John, G. c. of R, will be
present at the council of Nahumkeag
Tribe of Red Men, this evening, and a
full attendance is requested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Rev. G. Y Washburn and wife will
leave, today, for a carriage drive to Weld,
where they will remain during part of
the vacation season
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

William Berry of Willamsport. Pa, is
visiting his brother, G. H, Berry, on Spring
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Postmaster +. l.. Thsyer and his son,
l. Eugene Thayer. returned, Monday
night, from Halifax, where they have been
for little over a week on vacation trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

NJ. X. Durham was in the city. yester-
day. making the delivery Of the 1886
Maine Register a publication which for
the past 25 years has been one of the
fixtures" of every office in the State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

There will be no concert, tonight as
Prof. Hall is engaged to play solo at a
recital given by Miss Maud Mayo in Win
terport, this evening. The concertlwill be
given on the park, tomorrow evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Mrs. Charles Taylor left, Monday for
Five Islands, for few days outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Fred Watts of New York, formerly Of
Hallowtll, is here visiting Samuel G a .it r
of Cambridge, Mass, who is also former
resident of this city. ft
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

The remains of the late Mrs Sarah NJ
Shaw, formerly of this city, who died at
Augusta Monday, will be brought here
Wednesday, for interment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Mr. A. F. Morrison, one of ". T. Stud
legs popular clerks went to Boothbsy,
Sunday, for two weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

p. H ellison left on the Pullman, Tues
day night, on business trip to Ames
bury, Mas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Post Office Inspector Snow of Boston,
was in the city, part of yesterday. calling
on Postmaster Leighton and Detective
True.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Lewis Irish has just returned from
Howard, R. l., where he has been for
several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Miss May Runnells left on the morning
train, Monday, for Woodfords, where she
will remain for vacation of three weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Mrs. L. f. Purnell, mstron at Mt Hol-
YOKE College, Is visiting her father.
Amasa Ring, on Brunswick avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

me ioiiowing schooners sailed. Mon
nay; Ruth Robinson aud Charles RnssaI,
sof Philadelphia; and the MadeI;na
oooney for Washington. e'ine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

for an extended visit TO relatives in New
Hampshire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30
HALLOWELL,

Marshal Maddox was at Winthrop, serv
ing writs, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

d. W. Weber, agent of the American
Express Company at Augusta, was In the
city over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Miss Emma McClench, who was very
sick, Saturday, and not expected to live,
was considerably better. Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30
Temperance.

Aug. York District Lodge Good Templars,
North Saco.
Aug. 7--North Aroostook District Lodge Good
Templars, Perham.
Aug. 20 Washington District Lodge GOOD
Templar, Princeton.
Aug 22--Hancock District Lodge Good Tenn
plar, East Surry.
Aug az sep. s--General Temperance Meetings.
Aug. 2S-- Knox District Lodge Good Templars.
Tenants Harbor.
Sept. 5--Penobscot District Lodge Good Tenn
plar, Charleston.
Sept. 6--Somerset District Lodge Good Tenn
plar, North New Portland.
Sept. l7-I9-Maine Non Partisan W. t. C. U.
Convention, Belfast.
Sept. 2';-28-State Convention of the w. c. T..
u, Houlton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Ben Tenney went to Squirrel Island,
Monday, to pass few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Miss Lizzie Anne left Monday, for a
visit TO friends in Massachusetts,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

ID. X. Jewell has gone to Boothba
Harbor, to make several days stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Schooner Frank Letaming arrived with
n cargo Of coal and was lowed up river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Martin Blaisdell left on the morning
train, Monday, for trip to Boothbay and
Buck sport
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Schooner Charles Hunt arrived, Monday,
and was towed to Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Major A. n. Plaistcd went to Bangor,
Monday night, to inspect Company G. n
G. S. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Schooner f.. c. Allen arrived light, Mon
day, and will load with ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30
CALENDAR COMING EVENTS.
RHlfQfOus,

July 27-Aug. 12--Christian Alliance Camp
meeting. Old Orchard.
Aug. 4-l8-Penobscot Spiritual Temple Camp
meeting, Verona.
Aug. 8-l9-Empire Grove Campmeeting, East
Poland.
Aug. s-ls-Kennebec Valley Campmeeting
Richmond.
Aug. p-15-Spiritualist Campmeeting, North
Aug. a -15-Franklin Uliversalist Associa-
ton. North Jay.
Aug. l5-Knox, Lincoln and sagadahoc Sum
day School Convention. Nobleboro.
Aug. H-ls-salvation ARMY Csmpmeeting.
Old Orchard.
Aug. 15-25-Nechanic Falls Advent Campmeet-
Aug. is-2i-Methodist Campmeeting. Old Or
chard.
Aug. l9-24-Methodist Campmeeting. North
Aug. Is-2i-Campmeeting at Nobleboro.
Aug. 25-China Campmeeting TO continue over
two Sundays.
Aug. 31-Lakeside Campmeetlng to continue
over two Sundays.
Aug. 26-3l-Campneetinga at East Livermore.
Aug. 26-3l-Campmt citing. Wesleyan Grove,
Northport.
Aug. z7-plscataquis Baptist Association, Milo.
Aug. zs-Washington Baptist Association.
Calais.
Sept 3--Lincoln Baptist Association, Belfast.
Sept. 3-5-Christian Endesvor Convention,
Sept. s--Hancock Baptist Association. La
Sept. i--Damariscotts Baptist Association.
Jefferson.
Sept. IL Oxford Baptist Association, North
Paris.
Sept. 7-19-Free Baptist State Convention.
Auburn.
Sept. 49, Bowdoinham Baptist Association,
Yarmouth.
Sept. Northumberland Baptist Association,
Sanford.
Sept. 2f26-General Conference OF Maine
Congregational churches. Westbrook
Sept. 25--York Baptist Association, Goodwin s
Mills.
Oct. l--Maine Free Baptist Anniversary, OF
Town.
Oct. l5-l7-State Sunday School Convention,
Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30
AMUSING EXPERIMENTS.
In Which Familiar objects Are Made to
illustrate Scientific Principles.

Pierce the lower extremity of an empty
eggshcll, open ut the top with IA round
hole, through which pass straw about 3
inches long. Cover the top of this straw
with thinfble which rests UDon the bot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Hon. Il. +. Webb went to Caribou, Mon
day, for a business trip Of a day or two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

G. ID. Libby has gone on carriage
drive to Weld pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Mrs. Elizabeth Sawtelle left, Monday,
for vacation trip to Christmas Cove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30
GARDINER.

Fred Stoves left, Monday, for Frederic
t)D, \. B.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Painters are at work on the interior oil
Alden & Deehan's drug store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Miss Ida Lane of Haverhill, Mass, Is
visiting her sister, Mrs. g. f. Terry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30
THE oBEDIENT Eco

together with a little powdered scaling
wax Then warm it gently over the stove
You will thus have a fixed "center of gray.
ity IN your egg, which will cause tina
most contradictory appearances. 1t will
prove perfect fund of laughter. Nomat-
'cr how. you pretend to pose it. the weight
OF the lead at one end will drag it away
irom Its position just as soon as Won leavs
1t to its own devices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Albert and W S. Tasker are in Boston
on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

f. NJ. Mower of Augusta, was in tht
city, over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Harvey ID. Eaton passed Sunday at hi
former home in Cornville
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30
A GOOD SUGGESTION

meeting ougntto be carried OUT
Naisbt we suggest Slow Dollar
We make rock bottom prices
policy brings US
MANY careful conscientious
t. early
information caita
NEWBERTS SHOE STORE.
prakod3m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

M, II. Bragg of Augusta, was in the
city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

July 23-Aug. 10-Northern New England Sun
day School Assembly aud Maine Chautauqua
Union, Fryeburg.
July 24-3O-Good VIII Assembly for Boys,
Good VIII Farm, East Fairfield.
July 29-Aug. 5-Esstern New England Chau-
tauqus Assembly, Ocean Park,
July 29-Aug. 4-Summcr School for Teachers.
Northport.
Aug. I2-23- Piscataquis Teachers Association,
Foxcroft.
Aug. observation-disclosures Assembly, Northport
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30

Aug. 3-Knox Pomona Grange, East Union.
Aug 6--Oxford Pomona Grange, West Minot.
Aug 6-Waldo Pomona Grange, Monroe.
Aug. 7Androscoggin Pomona Grange, Wales
Aug. 7-Sagadahoc Pomona Grange. Woolwich.
Aug. S--York Pomona Grange, East Water
boro.
Aug 9-Annual Field day Kennebec Pomona
Grange in Clfford's Grove, Winthrop.
Aug 2i--Penobscot Pomona Grange. East
Bradford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-30
WATERViLLE.

Warren Parks was here from Pittsfleld,
yesterday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-02-07
CHANGES AT THE BARRACKS.

improvements to BE Made and Prob
ably New Patrol Wagon TO BE
Secured.
Chief McDermott is making some much
needed improvements at the police bar
racks. He has also made some changes
in the workings of the police department
which will prove Of advantage both to the
department and the public. Officer Mas
ters has been detailed as clerk and gem
eral utility man at the barracks. He re-
lieves the sergeants of the clerical work
heretofore done by them, assists them
when. there is a rush of work. responds
to emergency calls, and otherwise fills
in the gaps which have caused great in
convenience heretofore.
Policemen Kelly and Arnold, who have
been on the sick list for some time, have
been given regular duty at the station
house and barracks. Policeman Kelly
is night sentinel at the station house and
Policeman Arnold succeeds Policeman
Prendible as Janitor. This arrangement
allows two more men for duty on the
streets. Policeman Prendible. who has
filled the place of janitor for several years,
resigned when ordered to report for duty
on the streets. b. l.. Tullis was appoint
ed to fill the vacancy.
Policeman r. f. Davis has been station
ed regularly in the market during the
day and Policeman Brazell regularly for
the night. This VIII enable them to keep
watch on the hard characters who infest
the market.
Electrician Claiborne will begin the
work to-day of re-arranging the police
telegraph alarm system in the sergeant's
room. The whole room win be cleaned and
painted. of which it is badly in need, and
rearranged so as to make it much more
convenient and presentable. The rear
rangement will be quite an Improvement
cabinet for keeping the property of pris
oners will be part of the improvements.
The cabinet will have separate apartments
for each day of the week The detectives
room is also to be fitted up and sleeping
quarters will be provided for them at the
barracks. A record book has been opened
and all property reported as stolen and
all stolen property recovered will be
noted in this book for reference. The
detectives will make daily reports and
record will be kept of their work. In
formation brought to the barracks by
parties desiring the assistance of the de-
tectives will be recorded by the clerk ana
kept for reference.
Chairman Screven of the police COM
nlittee VIII recommend the purchase of
a new covered patrol wagon for the use
of the department, and also that the pres
ent patrol wagon be kept for use in
sending out the fire detail, and also for the
purpose of sending out squads of men
In case of emergency, This will prove of
great assistance in such work.
The mayor and aldermen are very much
pleased. with the active interest displayed
by Chief McDermott and the intelligent
manner in which he has set to work to
improve his department