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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-16

ROi SOit WIN tOUNS al
our Overcoats buys it
here.
Surely there must be good
reason for it. We'er not SELL
ing them anylower than we did
the first Of the season, won't
sell them any lower after the
season. The fact is, we can't
sell 'em any lower, beside we
kdon't think wen have many
left when the seasons over.
When we started the over
coat selling this season, we
made up our minds to sell more
than ever. We made up our
minds to put the prices just as
low as we could possibly put
them.
We made up our minds that
we would sell our Overcoats for
just as low a price during the
season as we formerly did after
the season was over.
That's why we've been so
busy in that overcoat room OF
ours!
That's why we'er selling the
best Us Overcoats and stormers
in the land.
That's why we'er selling the
} best SIS Black and Blue Kersey
Overcoats, they're the same as
other shops, sell for SO. Com.
pare them.
That's why our $40 Over
. coats are as good as you see in
, other shops for $12.
That's why its hard for US tt
: keep up sizes in our great 81.
, and S15 Oyercoats. They're
as good as you pay 915 to $40
Selling Boys Clothes ant
Mems Suits and Trousers SAM
way.
Strictly one price, and if dis
satisfied with your purchase
!. we will return your money.
Max Ephraim, Proprietor.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-16

Now is the time 10 order your picture
frames at the old reliable stand, Harry
Yerger's. 4l9 Shipley street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-16

Officer Gum yesterday found a No. l2
shoe On the west side OF thls city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-16

Nessleln. sign painter. FOL West Eighth
street. Phone .9i
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-16

! Cut pr,:es on finest diamonds. 200 King
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-16
IGloyes for Christmas.

We're making a reputation for our
Glove Counter. Happy joining of
high quality with low prices is
doing it. Women's Lambskin
Gloves embroidered backs. either
four la rye pearl buttons. or $ or T.
hook lace, worth sI.oo anywhere,
rs cents Lanbskin is often a bet
ter wearer than real kid At 81,
SI.so and SI.75. we had full lines
Of the famous Foster Kids.the best
in the country. we think.
Big and varied line OF Mems
Gloves, kid lined Dogskin Castor
Mocha. at very smaltprices. Mems
and Boys Scotch Wool Gloves,cx-
cellent quality. rs cents. Full
lines Of Wool Mittens.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-16

Thimbes In thousands, Wrishrs 220
King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-16

Bracelets. all the 60. eco King. Weights.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-16

The Gormans MinstroIs in The sThe
rGiihpoiya Ahroad7 are booked for Tho
Opera House on Tuesday night Doc, ~.
The piece isnarltorious. full 81 ginger and
affords the individual members Of tho
company plenty of opportunities for arr
tistic work. Aelde from the eccentric
dancing end singing turns Of John and
George German, the other speclaitlee are
especially fetching. me costuming 10
elaborate.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-16
Handkerchief Time.

And handkerchief prices to suit
the holiday times. Women's Swiss
Embroidered Fancy Edges, fine
material, will stand comparison
anywhere. I2H and rs cents, Great
Handkerchief display in Lawn.
Pure Linen and Silk, at wonder
fully low prices. The best Ladies
Hemstitched Handkerchief in the
country for 10 cents. Each pure
linen and very fine mateIias Bel
fast make.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-16
GIFT UMBRELLAS.

With usefulness and beauty in
every one. at prices to suit every
purse. Misses Umbrellas at AZ
cents. Don't buy your umbrella
until you see our immense stock
and little nriccs.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-16
Crosby & Hill.
OUR CHRISTMAS
DISPLAY

Is acknowledged to be unusually
fine and attractive. Such variety.
so many dainty things for little
money, hundreds Of handsome
things for gifts--a light touch Oh,
your pocket book -ior any.
Crowds of wcll-pleascd custo-
mcrs fill our spacious store frcm
day TO day. Permit us to suggest
that You will shop with more COM
fort and satisfaction in the morn
ing, the earlier the better
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-16

Neck and lorsnstte chains, wrights,
BIO King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-16

General verdict, largest aud most valu :
ablo finger ring stock In STATE. Wrlghta,
go King street.
The record-union., 1895-12-23
Putting Down stone Walks.

Eds. Record-Union: VIII you permit
me through your paper to ask why
property owners are allowed to put
down their stone sidewalks before the
earth foundation has fully settled.
walks are ruined just on this account
H. A SLACK.
Sacramento, December /, 1895.
(Mr. Slack has evidently fallen into
a very common error, one which has
been fostered by contractors who take
contracts for putting down walks far
in advance of their ability to construct
An old sidewalk has been condemned
and torn up. The contractor tells the
owner that he should fill it in
and then wait for it to settle Z"
This he does because he may
have several other pieces of work on
hand and therefore cannot construct
this walk at once. In some cases con-
tractors have told owners of walks that
have been condemned that if they would
enter into a contract for the construc>
tion of a new walk they could fill in
with sand or cinders and let 1t remain
as long as they chose. In this manner
nulSduCeS nave Deen LudlHldlueQ lot
many months.
The fact is that the best and most
permanent stone sidewalk is construct
el Immediately after filling. The reason
for this is obvious. When the walkway
has been filled in with loose sand or
cinders and left to settle" pedestrians
pack it down hard for say two or three
feet in the center. The two sides are
not packed and the settling does not
amount TO anything. When the walk
is finally constructed, unless the builder
has sense enough to dig up the center
and do away with the settling which
has been advised, it is only a short
time before it is broken, because of the
unevenness of the foundation. On the
other hand, if a walk is constructed
upon material just put in, it is ali
tamped down evenly, and then the
walk, foundation and all, settle" to-
gether We have seen both methods
tried frequently and are satisfied that
the proper time to put down the stone
walk is as soon as possible after the
filling has been done. The best and
most reliable contractors also give this
advice TO those for whom they construct
walks.-Eds)
The record-union., 1895-12-23
NOTE THE CUTS

John J. Fields, Herman Mier, John
Black, G. B. Katzenstein, R. c. Irvine,
A Casselli, Ben Welch, R. D. Stephens,
Jacob Ginsberg, F. B. Adams, George
w Bragg, and David Poorman.
From the country-George A. Knott
Isleton; c. B. Townsend, George B.
Hoxie, Mormon Island; Oscar c. Smith,
Florin; Edward Spafford, Oak Park;
William H. Smith, Cosumnes; A. l..
Warren, Perkins; John Pritchard, Gait;
julius Beach, Freeport; Jacob Broder,
Mormon Island; William Vought, Oak
Park; Robert Bariby, A. L. Whitman,
J. K Thomas, Florin; S. Dickey, Isle
ton; L. L. Goddard, Oak Park; John A.
Simons, Florin; George Russell, Lake
House
The record-union., 1895-12-23
TRIAL JURORS.
Citizens Who VIII Decide Cases in
Judge Hinkson's Court

On the 9th of January the following
named citizens will appear in Judge
Hinkson's court as trial jurors:
From the city-Thomas A. Acock,
Maurice Sheehan, J. E. Berg, George
Boyd, Sam Gerson, c. Heinrich, c. L.
Van Roy. James Felter. Theodore Lab
hard, ]. A. Lafferty, David Lubin, Nj
A. Krull, F. Biewener, H. F. Person
f. II. Joy, w. K. Cothrin. w. A. Cas-
well, NJ Pennish, ST., II. B. Nielsen, c.
Boothroyd, J. Henderson, s. j. Jackson
s. 6. Southworth. Charles Strong. p. A
Miller, D. Wentworth. John Perry, F.
f. O'Brien, F. Stanton, G. p. Curtis,
The record-union., 1895-12-23

Mr.. c. H. DENTON, AGENT FOR THE
travellers Insurance Company of Hart
ford, Conn, can be found at usual place,
1907 Fourth street, where he will be
glad to meet all who wish first-class life
or accident insurance in this old and re-
liable company, with cash capital of
curity is guaranteed. Accident tickets
issued and delivered at short notice
Please give him a call. W. w. HASK-
ELL, General Agent for Pacific Coast.
d16-1W
The record-union., 1895-12-23
GENERAL NOTICES.

SEND 10 CENTS IN STAMPS TO r. n.
BEHRENS, General Manager Fidelity Mu-
tuai Life Association OF Philadelphia. IA
Sansome street, San Francisco, for desk
calendar, with holder. tor 1895; this would
cost you go cents from your stationer.
d23-4t*
The record-union., 1895-12-23

Always taking cold'' is common
complaint 1t is due to impure and de-
ficient blood and it often leads to serious
trouble The remedy is Hoods Sarsa-
rilla, which makes pure rich blood.
The record-union., 1895-12-23

CONRAD YOUNG OFFERS DURING
December, with each dozen cabinets at
81 dozen, one large elegant 14x17 por-
trait, almost lfe-Size Don't miss this
rare chance. Call and see specimens at
studio 42l T
The record-union., 1895-12-23
CARPET CLEANING,

cal carpet man in the steam carpet-beat-
ing business in the city. Knows how the
work should be done, and does it accord
ingly Southwest corner Twelfth and o.
Telephone 202. Lowest rates. Best
vuArk
The record-union., 1895-12-23
SELECT SCHOOL.

HowE's ACADEMY-GRAMM Grade,
high school and normal branches; elocu-
tion, French and German are taught;
all branches taught at night school
Information regarding terms OF tuition
etc, will be cheerfully given at the Acad-
emy building. corner Ninth and / streets
The record-union., 1895-12-23

THE FINEST BORAx SOAP, 81 BOX;
Royal Savon, soc box; fine teas, soc 10; ;
choice coffee, 35c; 3 TBS for 81; fine East
ern hams, 13c ID; maple syrup, ST gallon
can, worth 81 80; choice butter, soc roll;
cottolene, 25c can; fine raisins, 35c box;
crackers, 45c box; good rice, sc ID.
BEESLEY & SON, at their new store,
SIS j street
The record-union., 1895-12-23

FOR FINE TAILORING, J. H. HEIT-
MAN, the tailor. i now make boys and
youths suits to measure from SO to SIG.
GOO j street. corner Sixth. Sacramento.
The record-union., 1895-12-23

YOUR BOOTS AND SHOES ARTISTIC
ally Illuminated by that first-class artist,
TAYLOR WALKER, zoos Seventh st.
The record-union., 1895-12-23

]. S. PARKER, WOOD CARVING IN
all its branches, 906 Ninth street, oppo-
site Plaza
The record-union., 1895-12-23
EVBRYBODY'S COLUMN.
of Interest to Il
General PUbIfc

General Public.
Under this heading the Record Union
will publish short letters from correspond
ents on topics of interest to the general
public. The matter in these communica-
tions viii be understood to represent only
the views of the writers. All cOmmunica-
tiOns must be accompanied by the name
of the writer. not for publication unless
so desired, but as a guarantee Of good
faith Eds
The record-union., 1895-12-23
Personal !.

For those who are run down by too much
indoor life or by hard work, and who would
safely weather the coming month. the most
dangerous in the year. Paine's Celery Com
pound is the true tonic. 1t strengthens
tile nerves and puriles the blood. Try 1t.
The record-union., 1895-12-23

FINE WHITE BURBANK POTATOES,
SOC sack fine eggs, 2 doz for 45c; Cali
fornia eggs, 30c doz; BEANS 10 lbs for 25c;
good cheese, lbs for 25c; mountain but
ter, 20c 10; mince meat, lbs for 25c;
Chico mince meat, 212-fb cans, 35c; 5-fb
pals mince meat, 6oc. BEESLEY &
SON, the up-to-date grocers, at their
new Store 51S J street
The record-union., 1895-12-23

SIMONS & SON, CASH GROCERS, SIS K
street, are up to the times, so the people
say Come one, come all We people, that
wish to save money and have quick serv-
ice Try our firkin butter, finest quality,
2211c per 10; fine Burbank potatoes, SOC
per sack; best onions, soc per sack; mac
aroni, 40c per box; 5-fb can of coffee
with cup and saucer, 90c; D. ham, sc per
can; sardines, &c per can; condensed
milk 15c per can.
The record-union., 1895-12-23

Speaking of bargains, look at these:
Special holiday prices - Mandolins,
from So; Symphonic Music-boxes, S3o;
Stratton Guitars and Banjos, from
81 So Everything in the musical line
cheap. Secondhand Pianos, from SO.
We are sole agents for the Mathushek,
Jacob Doll, Conover and Kranich and
Bach Pianos, cheap for cash, or install
ments Neale, Eilers Co., 81
A nice present for Christmas is bot
tie of that fine perfume at Green's drug
store, Seventh and K streets.
The record-union., 1895-12-23

THE WEEKLY UNION - THE BEST
weekly on the coast.
The record-union., 1895-12-23

SIMON STURMER,
Matchmaker and Jeweler
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry repaired and
warranted at moderate prices Also, tine
stock of holiday goods. 504 K street, Sac
ramento, Cal. Pacific Hotel Building.
The record-union., 1895-12-23
TO LET or RENT.

TO LET-HoUSE OF SIX ROOMS, HOT
and cold water and all modern improve
ments. Apply to S. DWYER, Sixteenth
and ] streets.
The record-union., 1895-12-23

GAIL ON J. BELLMER, GROCER, 915
x street, opposite Turner Hall, where
cheap and fresh groceries, raisins, cur
rants, cranberries, etc. Try g square
Freenan's butter.
The record-union., 1895-12-23

MISS Ida I. CLINCH, TEACHER OF
vocal music; residence, 11i6 Seventh ST.
The record-union., 1895-12-23

IF YOU WANT TO GET YOUR Moneys
worth, buy your groceries, hay and teed
at VINEYARDS. Twenty-fifth and 0 sts
The record-union., 1895-12-23
GROCERIES.

NEW SALMON, 8 CANS FOR % CENTS;
4 cans oysters, 25c; mountain butter 2Oc
pound roll; very fine butter, 45c; crack
seedless raisins, lbs for 25c; fine
cleaned currants, 10c packet; dried
peaches prunes and apricots, &c 10; am
monia, pints, sc; quarts, 10c; sardines in
OIL mustard or tomato sauce, SC; fine po-
tatoes, Burbanks, soc sack; II bars soap
25c; bars borax soap, 25c; corn or gloss
starch, for 25c; macaroni, vermicelli or
spaghetti, doc box; Java and Mocha cof-
fee Soc 10; lbs for 81; good tea, 25c h; ;
the best tea, soc; good lard 35c 5-fb tim
Eastern picnic hams, S1ac 10; shoulders
TIC ID; cornmeal, zoe sack; morning
meal and rolled oats, &c fb tomato
catsup, sc. BEESLEY & SON, SIS J
street
The record-union., 1895-12-23

Lately cleaned and renovated Lodg-
ings, % cents and up. Private entrance.
22712 J street
The record-union., 1895-12-23

PIONEER WOOD AND COAL CO..
1905 Second street. Telephone IS.
Well seasoned willow and pine white
and live oak. Coal of all Kinds. Full
weight and measure guaranteed. Carpets
cleaned w K COTHRIN.
The record-union., 1895-12-23
MUSIC AND ART.

MRS. EFFIE McNAMEE-COKER HAS
Just arrived from the East and is pre-
pared to give lessons in tapestry and
china painting. Information at 519 j.
also at S05 NJ
The record-union., 1895-12-23

MRS. CARRIE E. TURRELL, TEACHER
OF piano. Residence 1923 l street
The record-union., 1895-12-23
BOOKBINDERs.

BOOKBINDING IN ALL ITS Branches
with good work and promptpess. e. w.
BRUENING, 319 street, Sacramento.
MAGAZINES, PORTFOLIOS AND Peri
odicals bound in superior modern styles
at SILVIUS & SCHOENBACKLER'S
General Bookbinders. 40S street.
The record-union., 1895-12-23

TO LET-HOUSE OF SIX ROOMS, HOT
and cold water and all modern improve
ments. Apply to S. DWYER, Sixteenth
and ] streets.
FOR RENT-Two FINELY FURNISHED
rooms with Kitchen and bathroom. Rent.
$22 so per month. Apply to DIR. A. j.
.THoMAs. 511A street. d1s-lw
TO LET-EIGHTY ACRES. IMPROVED,
three miles north of Orangevale. 211
K street
GLEEMAN HOUSE, THIRD AND j.
Lately cleaned and renovated. Lodg-
22112 street.
TO LET-Two UNFUnNIsHED SUNNY
rooms, with bath; no children. 719 L st.
226 NJ STREET-COTTAGE 5 ROOMS.
bath and patent closet; high basement.
with storeroom. Apply at 224 NJ street.
LOWER FLAT OF FIVE ROOMS, PAN
try, bath; modern improvements. Rent
TO desirable people, So 1921 Tenth st.
JUST FINISHED-A NEW SIX-ROOM
cottage; hot and cold water, bath, pam
try and patent closet; stationary wash
stand Inquire at 2115 M street.
TWO NICE FURNISHED HOUSE
keeping rooms, both front rooms, 627
NJ street.
TO LET-HoUSE CONTAINING EIGHT
rooms and bath; all modern improve
menus I5Uo l. street, opposite Capitol
Park; rent, $40
PASTURAGE - THREE HUNDRED
acres OF alfalfa to rent or will take
STOCK on pasture. Address LOUIS WIN
TIERS, Clarksburg.
NICELY FURNISHED ROOM AT FOR
eSters building, L street, Seventh and
Eighth.
NICELY FURNISHED FRONT ROOMS
70 let; S1212 K street. Apply at SACRA-
MENTO OYSTER MARKET.
TO LET-FRAME COTTAGE, SEVEN
rooms, bath and gas; 1921 Seventh
street; rent, $50. Apply at 1917 Seventh
street.
S11a TWENTIETH STREET-UPPER
fiat Of five unfurnished rooms.
17O41a STREET-UPPER FLAT OF SIX
rooms; rent, S21.
s2o-UPPER FLAT, 1112 K ST. H. J.
GOETHE, 1011 Fourth street
-FOUR OR SIX FURNISHED ROOMS
suitable for Housekeeping. Apply south
east corner Ninth and d streets.
TO LET-FARMS AND GRAZING
lands cheap. Apply to DR.. CAPLES.
Elk Grove.
HOS FOURTH STREET-NICELY FUR
nlshed rooms, 81 ard upward also, nice
front suites. MRS. w. A CASWELL.
RANCH FOR RENT-FOR CASH OR ON
shares, a fine grain ranch of 240 acres,
with two-story cottage, new barn and
outhouseS; about twelve miles east of
Sacramento. Inquire of CAPITAL
BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY.
922 Sixth street
oo6 K STREET-NICE AND NEWLY
furnished rooms; rent reasonable.
THE DAVIS BUILDING IS NOW Ready
with fifty rooms, handsomely furnished.
Everything is new, clean and high class.
None but respectable persons admitted
JOHN f. DAVIS, Manager, All K street.
The record-union., 1895-12-23

FOR RENT-TWO FINELY FURNISHED
rooms with Kitchen and bathroom. Rent.
$22 80 per month. Apply to DIR. A. j.
THOMAS, 51114 street. d1S-lw
The record-union., 1895-12-23

JUST FINISHED-A NEW SIX-ROOM
cottage; hot and cold water, bath, pam
try and patent closet stationary wash
stand. Inquire at 2l15 NJ street.
The record-union., 1895-12-23

TO LET-HoUSE CONTAINING EIGHT
rooms and bath; all modern improve
ments. 1905 l. street, opposite Capitol
Park; rent, $40.
The record-union., 1895-12-23

TO LET-TWO UNFUnNISHED SUNNY
rooms, with bath; no children. 719 L st.
The record-union., 1895-12-23

226 NJ STREET-COTTAGE 5 ROOMS.
bath and patent closet; high basement,
with storeroom. Apply at pa NJ street.
The record-union., 1895-12-23

TO LET-EIGHTY ACRES, IMPROVED,
three miles north of Orangevale. 211
K street.
The record-union., 1895-12-23
BUSINESS CARDS.

CHAS. WILKE,
Matchmaker and Jeweler,
1910 Seventh street.
First-class work. Lowest prices.
The record-union., 1895-12-23

repaired by F. BLODGETT; reliable aud
prompt. Orders left at POMMERS,
Ninth and J, or residence, 1919 l.
The record-union., 1895-12-23

TWO NICE FURNISHED HOUSE,
keeping rooms, both front rooms, 627
NJ street
The record-union., 1895-12-23

LOWER FLAT OF FIVE ROOMS, PAN
try, bath; modern improvements. Rent
to desirable people, SIS. 1921 Tenth st.
The record-union., 1895-12-23
WANTED.

WANTED-TO BOARD CHILDREN;
mothers care; terms reasonable. Apply
this Office. d16-lWF
The record-union., 1895-12-23

MAKE MONEY-BY CAREFTJT, SPEC
uiatlon in grain through a reliable. sue
cesSfui firm Excellent opportunities to
make profits by our new plans. Fully ex-
pIalnea and sent free. Highest refer
Snces PAITISON & CO., 743 Omaha
Building Chicago III
The record-union., 1895-12-23

DR.. L. A. HARCOURT SUCCESSOR TO
DR.. Gardner), Fifth and SITS Hours:
8 to TO- to 8. to 8. Telephone, 377
DR. G. HENRIKsoN, 1925 FOURTH ST.
10 to II a. M, to p. M, to pm
The record-union., 1895-12-23

PASTURAGE - THREE HUNDRED
acres of alfalfa to rent or will take
stock on pasture. Address LOUIS WIN
TIERS, Clarksburg
The record-union., 1895-12-23

w: n. QUINN, TONSORIAL PARLOR.
All first-class work Ladies' and chill
qrens haircutting. zoos Seventh street.
] and K ~
The record-union., 1895-12-23

NICELY FURNISHED FRONT ROOMS
70 let; S1212 K street. Apply at SACRA-
MENTO OYSTER MARKET
The record-union., 1895-12-23

NICELY FURNISHED ROOM AT FOR
eSters building, L street, Seventh and
Eighth.
The record-union., 1895-12-23

TO LET-FRAME COTTAGE, SEVEN
rooms, bath and gas; 1921 Seventh
street; rent, S25. Apply at 1917 Seventh
street.
The record-union., 1895-12-23

S1142 TWENTIETH STREET-UPPER
nat Of five unfurnished rooms
The record-union., 1895-12-23

FOX THE HOLIDAYS-SEE THE
pretty ceiluioid frames, all styles; also
new me OF pictures and goods for pres
ehts; All at lowest prices. Picture frames
mace TO order, CHWAMB'S, sO4 ]
The record-union., 1895-12-23

17041a STREET-UPPER FLAT OF SIX
rooms; rent, S21
The record-union., 1895-12-23
DRESS AND CLoAKMAKING.

MAKING-HOLIDAY DRESSES
and waists at lowest prices. Suits, SO and
I'D. 1923 Seventh street.
The record-union., 1895-12-23

THE SAN FRANCISCO CAFE ROYAL
streets. HORNLEIN BROS. hotel men
OF Sacramento, have purchased the
same. OVercoats and packages for
transient visitors checked free of charge.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-18

dorial dignities. Mr.. Bayard feels an Al
most boyish delight in his Importance and
prestige as our diplomatic Representative
IN Great Britain His opportunity 10 dis
unguish himself has been taken advantage
OF 70 the tulL His unwillingness 70 re-
hnquish his post Is also due 10 a keen a1,.
pfeGatlon OF its social delights. He has
already made himself very popular with
Ehsiishmen and he would not like 10 come
vigorously home just as he began to
warm, so TO speak. to his work There
lore, al assertions that Mr.. Bayard is In
the held Tor the presidential nomination
OF his party are based upon a misunder.
landing of his position Influence upon
the outcome he is eager TO retain. but
only as means 10 the retention OF his
present position in case a democrat sue
ceeds Cleveland.
There Will be no disagreement whatever
among the members of the police board
OF New York hereafter. The commission
ers are said TO be a unit in agreeing that
the entire nation is interested in the sue
cess OF the present police reforms in the
metropolis. The board deems itself an
OBJECT lesson so far as policy is con-
cerned. 1t behooves Il to demonstrate
that the police force Of a great city in
this country can be absolutely divorced
from politics. Commissioner Grant is
known to have taken this view and to have
declared that under no circumstances will
he consent to be placed in antagonism TO
his colleagues.
II has just leaked out as a result OF
this little episode. that President Cleve-
land was much opposed to the selection
OF Mr.. Roosevelt as a member of New
fork's police board. This was owing to
his anxiety to retain the great Theodore
in the national civil service commission
lie sent for Mr.. Roosevelt and asked him
TO give up the idea OF becoming a New
York police commissioner, but the latter
declared that he had already pledged his
word. II appears further that the other
commissioners were appointed with the
understanding that they would make Mr..
Roosevelt president OF the board. 1t may
be or interest to bicycles to know by the
way that among the things upon which
this much talked of board is a unit Is
the opposition to the use of boomers on
what are deemed improper occasions
That is the commissioners do not object
to boomers on genuine bicycle girls, but
New York of late has witnessed various
unseemly and spectacular uses of bloom
ers, and this new problem will be very
summarly dealt with. David Wechsler.