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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-11
ST. LOUIS GETS 1T.
Chosen As Scene of the Next Repub-
lican National Convention.
Choice Made on the Fourth Ballot-Date Will
Be June 16.

Washington, Dec. 10.-At the meeting
OF the Republican national committee, to
day, Mayor Wslbridge s. NJ. Kernard and
Chauncey l. Filley presented the claim,
OF St Louis. General Dan Butterfeld ant
Murat Halstead spoke for New York, Con
eressmen Dalzell and Stone for Pittsburg
This practically closed the nominations
Letters from Senators Cameron and QUAY
favoring Pittsburg, were read
When Utah was reached, Col. Lannon
stated that the Salt Lake committee au-
thorized him to withdraw that city from
the list of applicants. This concluded the
oratory. The committee took recess I'M
til O'Clock, when it re assembled in exc
cutive session.
The first ballot for the location of the
convention was informal and resulted
San Francisco, 90; St. Louis, Is; Pitts
burg, 9; Chicago, s; New York. l.
The fourth ballot resulted; St. Louis.
80; San Francisco, IS; Chicago, I.
Before the result of the final ballot was
announced. Mr.. DeYoung of California.
moved TO make the selection of st. Louis
unanimous. The motion WAS adopted.
The resolution of Mr.. Payne, to change
the basis of representation In the conven-
ton, was withdrawn
On motion by Mr.. Lamb of Virginia,
the date of the national convention was
fixed for Tuesday, June 16
committee empowered to make all ar
rangements for the convention was APP
pointed, consisting of the executive com.
mittee and the following additional mem
bers; Evans of Minnesota. Lamb Of
Nteex tvNtn Hr,. 9
Clayton of Arkansas, Scott of Virginia.
Huston of Indiana, Long of Florida, and
Leland Of Kansas
Several matters in connection with the
preliminaries of the convention the cleo
ton of delegates, etc, were suggested and
discussed without action, further than to
come to general understanding as to the
meaning of the convention rules regard.
ing them.
1t was the understanding that the dele
gates must be chosen in the same manner
as candidates for Congress; also that no
restriction be placed upon the districts as
to the time when delegates may be chosen
between the date of issuing the call and 80
days prior to the meeting of the conven
ton.
1t was resolved that in addition to the
representation now authorized by the
rules of the national convention for the
territories of Utah, New Mexico, Okla.
homa and Arizona, the committee advises
each of said territories to elect four dele
gates and the admission of such addi-
tional delegates TO the convention is here
by recommended
At meeting of the executive committe
which followed the meeting of the ma
tional committee, it was decided TO as
sumo the present Indebtedness of the Ma
tionsl League of Clubs At this meeting
of the executive COMMITTEES, which in
cluded also members added to make the
convention committee the duty of max
ing all arrangements for the convention
devolved upon the sub committee, consist.
ing of Manley of Maine, chairman; Hahn
of Ohio, secretary, Carter of Montana:
Clarkson of Iowa; Clayton of Arkansas;
Kerins of Missouri; and Campbell Of
Illinois.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-11
FAMILIES QUARREL.
Saco People That Have Special Police Officer
to Keep Peace Among Them.

Saco, Dec. 1O.-Special Officer W. f.
Moody, who has lately been hired by c.
r. Weber, Saco merchant, to patrol the
immediate vicinity Of his residence, t.
prevent a conflict between Mr. Weber
children and Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel NJ
Hall, next door neighbors, was arrested,
today, on nuisance charge, sworn out in
the Saco municipal court by Mr.. Hall.
He will be tried, tomorrow. The families
are prominent and well-to-do. Interest
ing developments are expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-11
NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought by The Wires from The North, East
South and West.

In reference to the rumors of the con
solidation Of the various New York gas
interests, one of the directors of the Con
solidated Gas says: - can say as director
that nothing of the kind ever come before
our board, and l have attended every
meeting
The trial of Frank J. Herrick of New
Britain, CT, charged with murder in the
first degree, was begun at Hartford, Ct,
Tuesday. 1t is alleged by the state that
Herrick a married man, was the father of
child by Julia Egan, single woman,
and that he drowned the child, June 9,
1895, in Lottshop pond, New Britain. The
Jury was selected
The monitor Mopadnock is almost ready
to go into commission at San Francisco
Her keel was laid at the Mare Island navy
yard in 1874. Work on her has teen sus
pended for long intervals, but has been
pushed rapidly Of late She will require
about $50 men and some Is officers. The
main armament of the Monadnock con
sists Of four 10-inch guns mounted in
revolving turrets, like those in the Mon
terey. In addition~she has two Gatling
guns, two rapid firing six-pounders, and
two 37-kileometa revolving cannon.
George X. Earle. the aged proprietor of
the Mansion house on Benefit street.
Providence, r. l., was assaulted and
robbed, late last night, by two young
men, who attacked him in dark place on
one Of the short streets leading from
North Main street toward where his hos
telry is situated. He was found lying on
the street by a policeman. He had large
and ugly looking bruise over his right
eye. Officers have arrested one man who
tailed with the description given Of one Of
the miscreants He Is said TO be John
Hopkins, who is known as Happy Jack -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-11
FULL OF CENSURE.
House Resolution Condemns
Mr.. Bayard's Speech
At Boston, Eng, as Unbecoming
an American Official.
Impeachment Clause Stricken Out-Then
Adopted Without Division.

Washington, Dec. l0.--In the House,
Mccall, Rep, OF Massachusetts offered .
resolution quoting from two OF Ambassa-
dor Bayard's speeches in England, one of
which condemned fhe protection policy.
and the other spoke of the people Of the
United States as oftcntimes violent, and
stated that 1t took real man TO govern
them.
The resolution DECLARES that IL Is not one
of the functions of an ambassador to In
suit in the country TO which he is ac-
credited, the people he is supposed to rep
resent and il Is consistent neither with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-11
At SALE N.
Mayor Turner Reelected 1000 Ma.
jorib for No License.

Salem, Mass, Dec 10-The result of
the municipal election was the triumphant
return of Mayor Turner to office, and while
the city went lis for license, last year, it
gave over 1000 for no license, this year
The Municipal League ticket was buried
beyond hope of resurrection. 1t is prob
able that the endorsement of Mr.. Meek by
the A. p. A. did considerable toward de
fcating him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-11
TEMPERATE CAMBRIDGE.
For Tenth Successive Year the City Casts Vote
for No License.

Cambridge, Mass, Dec 10.-This city,
which has been without a liquor saloon
for nine years, celebrated its 10th annual
victory, today, by msiority of 1903 for no
license. This is more than twice last
years majority, and nearly twice the
largest majority it has ever thrown.
Mayor VIM. A. Bancroft, the Temple Hall
and Library Hall candidate for mayor,
was elected by majority of 1879, and the
city government is non partisan, as in past
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-11
UNABLE TO PROCURE BAIL.
lanes McGiade Bound Over at Norway For
Larceny Of a Team.

Norway, Dec. 10.-James McGlade of
Bangor, was arraigned before the NUM-
cipal court, today, charged with the lar
ceny of a team. He was bound over in
$500 TO the supreme court and was taken
ID the county Jail. 1t is alleged that he
is one of the gang that committed the
burglaries in this vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-11

Does your head feel as though someone
was hammering 1t; As though million
sparks were firing out of the eyes Have
you horrible sickness of the stomachs
Burdock Blood Bitters will cure yous
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-11
BORROW MONEY

Where you can pay it back in installments
and reduce interest at each payment; we loan
on furniture, pianos, diamonds, watches
horses, carriages live stock or any valuable
personal property. Business always confiden-
tiai.
2l9 Water St.,opp. Cony House, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-11
LYNN IS SAFE.
Republicans Elect Eugene Bessom for Mayor
and Vote No License.

Lynn, Mass, Dec. l0-The Republi
cans won a victory in Lynn, today, and
elected Eugene Bosom by 1852 majority.
Bosom was endorsed by the A. p. A.
Lynn voted license, by S74
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-11
Personal Fights at Beverly.

Beverly, Mass. Dec 10-Party lines
were thrown over in the municipal cleo
ton, today. and the contest in every case
was personal Captain Charles H. Odell
CONTINUED on page 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-11
Washinaton Forecast.

Washington, Dec. 10.-Forecast for
Wednesday: For Maine, fair; probably
by snow Wednesday night; in
ptilJ asterly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-11
kentucky's First Republican Governor.

Frankfort, Ky, Dec. 10.-Col. W. O.
Bradley, the first Republican to be elected
Governor of Kentucky, was inauguratcd
with great ceremony at noon, today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-11
BIG STORM COMING.
Look Out for Heavy Snow and High Gales
Before Tonight.

Boston, Dec 10.--Local forecast for
Wednesday: Cloudy weather; probably
snow slightly warmer; northeast winds,
increasing in force.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-11

DIR. BENZ. C. Woodbury. shot a caribou,
Er;dav in Patten. The animal was in a
neiehbors lot just few rods from MS
house.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-21
RRiC E8UR q.

Saturday evening al a special meeting
OF the borough council o. ). Johnson
through Councilman Fddden, asked for
the ? .sht 10 construct plane of 3-fOOt
guage on Jermyn street. This plane
is 10 be used for conveying coal mined
at the shaft to the slope breaker. As
Mr.. Johnson did not fully explain how
h intended to lay and run the plane,
the council decided to meet at Fal-
den's hotel at 3 o'clock this afternoon
and consult with him. Street Commits
s!oner Eley was ordered TO repair the
piece of road on Main street lying be-
tween the Sayers old homestead and
Johnson's slope branch.
Mss Maggie Briefly. of the South
Side. is the guest of Miss Tilie Smith,
cf Main street.
The entCrta .nment to be held here
this evening promises TO be one of the
finest ever held in town. The Harring-
ton brothers and many other prominent
entertainers are to appear. The admis-
sion Is adults, % cents; children, 10
cents.
John Grier left SATURDAY morning for
Stroudsburg to play with the st.
Thomas foot ball team in a game with
the State Normal boys. While at
Stroudsburg Mr. Grier will visit his
many lady friends attending school
there.
Mss Emma Williams. of Lincoln
street, visited friends in Blakely Sat
urday.
Division No. IA, Ancient Order of HI
btrnians, attended the funeral Of James
M1Hale. on Saturday.
George Mumfnrd and John Hawk
were visitors In Olyphant last even
ir,g.
MRS. Eavid Richards. OF Snyder ave-
nue. sud ierly expired while eating din
ner yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-21
Personal AND OTHER ITEMS.

.Mesdames Melan and Mclaughlin, of
| Scranton, visited Mrs. William Cahiii,
| of Farview street last week.
Miss Maggie Morrison, OF South Main
street, left saturday for a two weeks
visit with friends in New York city
j. II. Wilson, of Salem avenue, ana
Mis-. Be,kley, OF Park Place. are at rae
toryville. attending the funeral OF an
aged aunt, who recently died At that
place. The deceased was SISTER VI
Merritt Wilson, Mr.. Wilson's father.
Mr.. Clark, father-in-law to DIR. ID. l..
Bailey, tell down the front stairs this
morning and fractured his llgamenta
patella. He will be laid up some tine
Mr., Clark is q man in the neighpor-
hood of so years Old and is hale ana
hearty.
The announcement is made that
the marriage of Miss Maggie Casey. OF
Farview stree. and Charles Gilgailon
of the West side will take place next
| Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brodie, of South
Cnurch street, entertained party OF
little folks Friday afternoon in honor
OF their little daughter Jenny's fifth
birthday. The following children Were
present: Hyla Briggs, Rena Gardner,
Flossie Turner, Bessie Wyllie. Gretta
Shine. Roy Monohan, Eda Jones ana
Minnie Brodie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orin Humphrey of
Binghamton. are the guests or Mr.. ana
| Mrs d. w. Humphrey, of Salem avenue,
w. Z. Hyde, of Alton. N. Y. is visit
ing his daughter. Miss Irene Hyde. OF
Garfield avenue.
Mrs. James 4. Morris left Saturday
morning on the Erie flyer for Patterson,
y. j., after her daughter, Lois who has
,ui., f,.i.N 10 hAr
month.
Miss Maggie Fitzpatrick Is spending
few days with friends in Wilkes
Barre.
Miss Kate Killen left on Thursday for
New York city. where she will make
her home in the future.
Dispatcher Harry Briggs wife is Sc
itously i'll with typhoid fever at her
home. on Dante avenue.
Mrs. C. L. Lathrope, of Garfield ave-
nue.. spent Saturday in Scranton.
Miss Flo Allen, of Forest City, wcs
the guest of Mrs. George Benton, of
Salem avenue. last week.
Miss William Mahady and Miss Mary
Garden. OF Dundaff street, called on
friends in Jermyn yesterday.
Iennls Hogan. of Fermnny, called en-
friends in this city Saturday.
Gus Nieson, of Scott street, spent
Sunday with friend, in Honeslale.
Wilson Geary. of Bucknell university,
spent sunday with his parents, in this
city.
Miss Della Williams. of Williams
avenue, is visiting friends in Scranton.
Edward DougheIty, OF Park Place, is
able 10 he on; again.
J b. Sl)cum. OF Clifford. spent Sat
urday in this city.
William Welsh. a former employe of
the Herald. is now employed as press
man on the Roscoe Daily Times.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Rose, of Wy
oming street. are being entertained by
Mr.. and Mrs. Kramer. of scranton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Packer. OF Del
mar, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs Charles
II Ines. Mr.. Packer Is chief clerk, of the
superintendent Office of the Lehigh
Valley and was formerly a resident of
this city.
Mrs, A. L. Patterson, Of Lincoln ave-
nue.. is visiting her sister, Mrs. ]. ).
Hileman, of Pittstpn.
John Can, of Wilkes-Barre, Is visit
ing his cousin. Miss Edith Hawkins.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-21
NEWS NOTES.

The fair and festival under the au-
spices of the Ladies' Guild of ST. James
Episcopal church is proving marked
success. Fair VIII continue tonight
and tomorrow night. \ fine supper is
served every night, and one commend
able feature Of the fair Is there is no
soliciting done in the building.
The diagram for the concert to be
given here on the cath inst, by Miss
Sadie Kaiser, win open tomorrow morn
ing at o'clock. Tickets may be pur-
chased at Farrar Il Peck's drug store,
on ',he West Side Z. r. Staley's jewelry
store, and the Globe Warehouse.
The recently organized Ladies' After
noon Whist club will hold their first
meeting tomorrow afternoon at the
home cf Mrs. c. NJ. Mileman.
A number of Catholic young ladies'
of St Johns parish met at the st.
Aloysius hall for the purpose OF or
ganiZing a ladies' temperance society.
The meeting was called to order by Mrs.
NJ. J. Berry, who stated the object of
the meeting. The following officers
were elected: President, Salima Fay
frs: vice-pres.dent, Notie Collier: sec
oll vice-presdent, Katie O'Hara re-
cording secre,a ,ary. Katie Judge: treas
urer, Mary McCann. The meeting then
adjourned to meet on next Friday even
ing at 730 o'clock.
The fire In Hoyt shaft was eX-
tingulshcd Saturday morning at 4
o'clock, and the mine Is again In full
operation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-21
DEATH OF WILLIAM SLOCUM.
A Wcil.KaOwn Resident OF Exeter Dics OF
llcn,t Failure

Heat Failure.
William S.ocum. one of the most
prominent and widely known residents
of the Wyoming valley, died suddenly
q his home in Exeter borough tSatur-
day morning at about 6.30 Of heart dis
ease. The funeral will take place to-
morrow and the remains will be in
terred in Hollenback cemetery.
William Slocum was 1. member of one
of the Oldest and best known fam
lilies of the Wyoming valley. His fore
fathers Were Quakers and came here in
17IG from Rhode Island and Connecti-
cut. His grandfather William s!ocum,
after whom he was named, was the Sec
ond sheriff of Luzerne, at the time when
the county included. besides its pres
ent territory, part of Bradford. and all
of Susquehanna, Wyoming and Lack
awanna.
The deceased was a son of Layton
and Grateful Scovell Slocum. and he
was born on Jan. .. 1929.
In 1872 he went to California and
spent three years among the gold dis
gngs. Returning to Pittston, he en-
tered into the mercantile business on
South Main street, and then went to
Scranton. Here ne spent about five
year. first in Fulers drug store and
during the last year of the war as a
clerk in the provost office in that city.
In lS65, he was married to Miss Mary
Hoyt. daughter of Abel Hoyt, who then
resided in Osceola. Toga county, n.
Y. MIR. iSlocum Is survived by his
wife and one son. William c., and also
by his sister. Mrs. Prancis Oakford, Of
Scranton. and his brother, James ).
Slncum. who has always made his home
with his brothers family.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-21

"A game of foot ball was played on
Saturday afternoon between the teams
OF the Honesdale high school and Car
bondale high school The hotly contest
ed game resulted in a victory for Car
bondale. Score II to2
y very large crowd attended the fire.
mems ball at the armory Friday even
ing. After the concert dancing com
menced and lasted well into the morn
Ing. bountiful table was spread with
the delicacies Of the season and was
thoroughly appreciated by those VINO
were present. The firomen can con-
graduate themselves on another sue
cessful ball
The benefit dance to be given by the
Liederkranz for j. Ersing at their hail
Oct. ~ deserves the patronage Of an
Tickets. 80 cents
The regular session Of the Archdeac-
onry OF Scranton win b. held In Grace
church Honesdale, Oct. 81. go and %
the last day win be Sunday school
institute, when topics In the interest OF
the Sunday school will be thoroughly
discussed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-21
CARbONDALE.
FUNERAL OF MRS. SLOAT.
Services Conducted by Rev. W. II. Pcnrce
film Park Church.

The funeral of Mrs. Annie Sloat, Of
400 Taylor avenue. took place Satur-
day at o'clock p. III. The services,
which We're in charge of Rev. w. Fl.
Pearce. d. D., of Elm Park church,
were very impressive.
The doC>or was assisted by quar-
rette, composed of Miss Elsie Brown,
Mrs. S. G. Smith. Professor G. +. Whit
timore and Harry IoSt. The music Sc
lected was very appropriate. and was
well rendered.
The flowers donated We're as follows:
NIr and Mrs. G. w. Okell. a pillow
bearing the inscription. our Mother"
Mr. and Mrs. William Lewis, carna-
t,ons: Mr.. and Mrs. Derwin SwartZ,
carnations and smilax: Mr. and Mrs.
George Lisk, chrysanthemums; Mr. and
Mrs. John X. Williams. chrysanthe-
NUNS; Mr. and Mrs. Earnest, tea-roses;
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Shives, roses and
carnations; Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Brown.
roses and carnations.
The relatives desire to express their
heartfelt thanks for the many words
of coincidence; for the kindly perform
ance of duties that arise from, and
necessarily follow in the wake OF death.
THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP Sc Z"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-21

a Stranger Loses Two Fingers While
Acting as Substitute.
Isaac Hamilton. engineer at the
American house, has not missed a day
in the past year He had planned 20
take a vacation al the present time and
it became known that a substitute was
wanted.
Friday Proprietor Williams started
the engine and soon a stranger dropped
in intinating ne would like Hamilton's
job during his vacation. Everything
running smoothly, Mr.. Williams left
him in the engine room while he went
10 supper Before he had finished a boy
Informed that the stranger had been
hurt by the mahinery. Through a mis-
step the man had fallen, and putting
out his hand. Il was caught in the &C.
centric. The ends of two fingers were
cut off in moment. The man started
for Doctors office without leaving mis-
name. and will not be able to work
during Hamilton's vacation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-21
THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP sE.
PERSONALS.

Mrs Joseph Fear. OF Dunmorc, is
visiting Mrs Ed. Peterson.
Mss Lille Dakn, OF Broad street,
ca shier cf Browns Bee Hive. leaves to-
day for Philadelphia, where she will
spend her vacation with friends.
Joseph H.tchner. jr.. of the West Side.
has accepted n position Us salesman at
Friedman's new clothing house.
Very Rev, Father Finncn, VINO has
been in New York the past week. re-
turned home Saturday.
John r. Perkin. Democratic candl-
date for coroner. was in town Saturday
evening.
Miss Name Trainor and Miss Winnie
Haggerty were calling ON friends mere
yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-21

Miss Rose Farrell is visiting friends
In New York city
Our public schools are forging ahead
under the efficient principalship of Pro-
fessor w. M. Taggart.
The latest acquisition is an outfit for
free hand drawing and modelling in clay.
Miss OBoyle, OF Scranton. who has been
put In charge Of the primary C grade. is
very enthusiastic teacher.
DR.. II. r. Tower. of Carbondale, was
In Mayfield Saturday.
Miss Winnie Haggerty and her friend.
MISS Name Norton, of Scranton, at
tended the banquet of the Omega club,
at the windsor house, Friday night.
Inc Edgerton Coal company paid
tneir employees at this place Saturday
afternoon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-21
Athletics
q Appreciate

the benefits to be derived from
Bovinine. A well-known cham.
pion bicyclist heartily commends
it. Fred Titus, of the Spaulding
Racing Team says, al have been
taking Bovinine while training,
am surprised at the strength and
renewed vigor l derived from its
use. 1t is grand to take after
hard riding, as it very soon re.
stores the life you lose at such
times"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-21
LONDON ASSURANCE.
The Well known Play. to BE Given by
Home Talent,

Nov. 20 and q have been selected by
the Garrick Dramatic company as the
dates upon which the comedy, Lon
don Assurance" will be given at the
Opera house. The cast is as follow:
Sir Harourt Courtley, G.. J. Coughlin;
Charles Courtley, John Coogan; Dazzle,
F. F. Kelley; Max Harkaway, Frank
Clford: Dolly Spanker. James Burke;
Mark ,Meddle, /. +. Brennan; Cool, J.
q. Bridget; Solomon Isaacs, and Martin
Simpson, Frank Collins: Lady Gay
.Spanker. Gertrude Collins; Grace Hark-
away Regina McCabe; Pert, Sarah Nc
Hale
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-21
THE DEVIL AND TT Il DEEP SEA"
FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE.
Examinations on saturday. Dec. 7. 1898
for GruGes OF Carriers and Clerks.

The local civil service examining
board will hold the regular semi-annual
civil service examination for tAe grades
of carrier and clerk at the high school
building here ON saturday. Dee, I, lS95.
Applications for the examination will
be accepted up to the hour of closing
business on Nov. Is, 1895. The civil
service commission takes this opportun-
ity OF stating that the examination is
open to all reputable citizens who may
desire to enter the postal service with
out regard TO their political affiliations.
For application blanks. fun instruc-
tlOns and Information relative to the
duties and Salries of the different posi-
tions apply 70 Morgan f.. Byuon, Sec
retary of the board, at Postoi!ice.