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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-17
RIDERS REASON UNSEATED,
Henry Ennis. the Iowa Bicyclist, Un
conscious Since Friday Night.

Ottumwa, Iowa, Jan. 16.-Henry En-
mis-, aged 10, who has become famous
as a bicycle trick rider, fell on the floor
of his fathers store here Friday night
in a swoon and has been unconscious
ever since.
The physicians say his brain Is the
seat of the trouble and that it was
caused in some manner by the feats he
performed on his wheel
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Not a single Word for Susan .

Boston. Jan. lG.-President Eliot. Of Har-
ward university. when asked today If he
had any reply to make to Susan b. An
thongs denunciation of him, replied that
as far as he was concerned there was not
a single word to be said.
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The Gold Reserve.

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE treasury lost
$ll4. 200 In gold today leaving the treasury
gold reserve at $54745,0OO.
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WEATHER REPORT.

For eastern Pennsylvania, increasing
cloudiness, probably followed by snow ct
night; winds becoming northeast
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LAUGHED AT HIS OFFER,
Cold Treatment for Young Man Who
Desired TO Win q Wife.

Youngstown, Ohio, Jan. 16.-Frank
Bradley, farmer, came here from
Mecca. Ohio and calling at number
of stores proposed to several young
women. each of whom rejected him.
Bradley after advertising for wife,
started for home, and today three let
ters We're received in a feminine hand
and sent to him.
Bradley said he had secured license
once and when he went to marry the
girl she threw the license in the crate
and laughed at him.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-17
IF YOU

stock last week and made the mark
down in prices for this great mid
winter sale, you would certainly have
been more moderate in the figure cut
ting that We have been.
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In our history. There isn't an Item
In tho following list that is not season
able. and all are in touch with fash
ions most rigid requirements.
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Everything is marked for the slaugh-
ter; everything has taken on a new
price and ON Tuesday morning. Jan.
II, We open the greatest.
The morning times., 1896-03-08

larly those who have worked up beats IN
prosperous business or residence neigh
borhoods are ex-memoers of the force,
who have probably been dismissed for
some infraction OF the rules laid down
in the manual. Their familiarity with
certain sections and acquaintance with
the people enable them to secure quite
clientage of doubtful ones, who do not
care to pin their faith to the Metropolitan
force and they secure badge and set
little police system for themselves. In
great many respects their lot is a happier
one than that of the down-trodden regular
They are free from the haunting fear of
the noiseless, gliding figure of the night
inspector, and they don't have TO show
up at q certain place every hour to turn III.
Then, too, if they happen TO fall down at
their work, and fail TO bc on hand when 1t
is time to go on duty, nobody is around
TO report them for ii and Lave them fined
or bounced. This has tendency, some
tines to make them little lax and prone
to drop off to sleep Cnce in while, but
on the whole they are faithful and eff
| cicnt, as their work frequently shows.
All of the special watchmen in the de-
! partments ana III the public parks wear
| the badge of the Metropolitan police, al
though of course, their appointment is
n,ide by the heads of the departments
Their authority, as Il rule, ends when they
| leave their posts a & O'Clock. They
never carry their authority in the street
with them, and rarely seek TO make out
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side arrests. The others. however, are.
like regular policemen. always on duty
Their actual work is done mostly al night
There are, perhaps, about fifty nf these
men who have secured beats in various
parts orthe town, which they patrol nightly.
armed and equipped as the regular police
man. except as TO baton and Uniform. IN
some ca SEES, even, they carry the baton.
The work is remuncrative, the men re-
cciving twice and even three times as much
as the regular policeman, and serving less
capricious masters. They charge each
householder on their beat a certain sum
per week for guarding his premises.
Tom Young is the veteran member of the
force OF additional privates, ana is one of
the oldest policemen in the city. He was a
member of the Auxiliary Guards before the
organization of the present force. and aft
erward became a member OF the regular
force. For a number OF years past ne has
been running Il private beat along Penn
sylvania avenue, between Seventh and
Ninth streets, and makes quite snug sum
of money out of it each month.
His immense stature and white beard are
familiar TO all who tramp the Avenue after
nightfall. Tom is regularly on duty and is
as punctual in making his rounds as though
Uncle Isaac" the night Inspector lay
| in wait for him on each corner He
rs always there, in all kinds of weather
and has become one OF the picturesque
| landmarks in that part CT the city.
The morning times., 1896-03-08

Washington has u sccoad police force,
whose members are constantly on dut ', AID
who bear appointments from the Commits
sioners OF the District. Just the same as the
regular membersaof the metropolitan police
force, OF which compa FativeIyl iLtle is known
by the public.
But they do a great deal OF good work
protect great property interests, and ire
quenly cases of Importance are made
through their aid, In Official parlance they
are termed additional privates,' and they
differ from the regular Officers My in that
they do not wear unifo rms; that their round
badges bear their official deSie nation, and
that they do not receive their pay for ser
vices rendered from the District.
There are now about 300 additional
prvates attached to the police force OF
Washington, but only Il comparatively few
OF them have regular beats to patrol. The
majority are employed as special watch
men in the departments or by corpo rations
or individuals owning big buildings. Many
are employed by the District as watchmen
around its public places or as auXiliaries 10
the regular force.
AN OLD ORGANIZATION.
The history of the special policeman, or
additional private" dates back to the
original organization of the metropolitan
police force in 1861. When that body was
organized it became apparent that men
could not be spared from the regular
ranks to guard the nterior Of public build
ings, and citizens whose private interests
were large wanted more adequate proteC-
ton to their property than could be given
them.
Accordingly an act of Congress was in
corporated in the Revised Statutes, en-
powering the Commissioners of the Dis
trict to appoint additional privates when
ever there should be legitimate demand
for them, either public or private, giving
| them the same authority conferred upon
the regular patrolmen and providing that
| their salary should not exceed that of
F, the regular members of the force.
| There was no pressing need for great
many OF these specials when the force was
organized during the first year of the
war, but the need thas been q constantly
growing one, and their ranks have been
| filled even more rapidly that the regular
| force. In 1851 there We're half dozen
| specials and over one hundred aud fifty reg
| uui iiSL' ANON tlItIc DIS AESc tu'ih i'' Z
hundred regular men and Enearly three
hundred specials. From the present ratio
| Of increase in the numbers of the regular
force itlooks as though there will soon be
more special than regular pelicemcn.
The special is appointed sery much the
same as the regular. He flies his applica
ton, and is vouched FOR by one Of more
reputable citizens < who explain why he
should be given a: badge pd authority II
there is nothing against liIa be is appointed.
No examination fs3required OF him. His
pay comes from private sources, hut upOr
complaint. he is liable to dismissal hy The
Commissioners, without even the formality
of hearing beforesaile Gial board, suci
as is usually givensthe 1egnlar member.
OF the force. q. -
great many OF the Specials, partcu
The morning times., 1896-03-08
THE POPULAR KINDS.

Many beautiful specimens of the tulip
nue.. Another variety, which is greatly adj
mired, is the scarlet maple, which is found
on Madison street northwest. This tree,
while an excellent shade, is most beautiful
in the fall of the year, when the leaves be-
come a bright scarlet before they fall
The care of the thousands of trees which
beautify, shade and conducc to the health Of
the city, has always, especially of late years,
been a source of anxiety to the members
and superintendent of the parking commits
sion. With the parking. or setting out of
the trees. the care and trouble has only be-
gun.
II is only by constant watching and care
that the trees are brought to a state of
usefulness and maturity, and even with the
greatest care, under the direction of the
three experienced arboriculturists which
compose the parking commission, hundreds
of trees either die or become unfit as shade
every year and have to be removed and re-
placed by others.
Last season this was especially the case,
many of the most beautiful and luXuriant
trees which adorned and shaded the streets
and avenues were attacked by insects and
bugs and in most instances entirely stripped
of their foliage. or the many varieties Of
trees the American elm suffered most, and
in fact seemed to be the main point OF at
tack by the beetles and bugs.
The damage done was not confined TO the
mere dsfiguring of the trees, but III q
great many instances il resulted in the
death of the tree. On this point, however.
there is a difference OF opinion, the de-
struction of the trees in many instances be-
ing attributed to the unusual dryness OF the
season.
CATERPILLARS DISPOSED OF.
In referring to this matter In the last an
nual report of the parking commission
Supt. Truman Lanham says:
''Caterpflars appeared on the trees in
| large numbers. but were removed without
leaving any visible trace, except on some oil
| the inferior Negundos, ash leaves maple"
These pests, he said, appear generally ir
| the month of June, when the funds of the
commission are entirely or nearly exhaust
ed, and for this reason on many occasion,
| great damage has been done before thei
| ravages could be successfully provided
/ against.
The elm beetle usually makes its appear
ance during the month OF May, but, whil'
it greatly disfgures the trees the dam
| age done is very seldom lasting.
Toprovide a remedy against these attack:
| and 10 meet any other emergency whicl
might present itself, Superintendent Ian
ham recommended the appropriation o
an emergency fund of $500, TO be useC
for these purposes exclusively. should oc
easion require.
The morning times., 1896-03-08
GUARDED BY SPECIALS
An Auxiliary POfsa Force That
Is Constantly ON Duty.
A REMUNERArlVE POSITION

-
These Extra poiic amen Receive High
er Compensation Than Their Asso.
ciates on lie Regular Force-Publfc
buildings Also Looked After-Ap-
pointed by the commissioners.
The morning times., 1896-03-08

distance of about go miles, and in a double
row shading about 10 miles of streets and
avenues. While there are many of all
the varieties experimental with used on
the streets as shade trees still the great
majority of the trees to be found upon the
streets and avenues belong to those kinds
which havcb been found to hen not onlyofrapid
and luXuriant growth, but also considered
as conducive to health.
Of the varieties mostly used the soft or
white maple is the most common, there be-
ing Of this variety alone more than 10000
To be seen along the principal streets aud
avenues. Pennsylvania avenue was origi-
nally shaded with soft maple, but few
years ago they were removed ana replaced
with Oriental Plane, a tree of very rapid
growth. And the reason for the substitution
of the Plane for the maple is that the former
is nearly proof" against the invasion of in
sccts and beetles during the summer season.
The next most common in use is the
Carolina poplar, of which there are several
varieties, all OF which are found TO be adj
mirably suited as street shade trees. The
excellence of this variety for shading may
be seen on l street, which is lined with the
poplar, in all its varieties. from one end TO
the other.
The morning times., 1896-03-08
Mondays
Grand Values.

We quote here some really
remarkable surprises for
your Monday shopping. The
splendor of these values is
enhanced by the marvellous
lowness of the prices.
The morning times., 1896-03-08
SOC.
SWISS SASH CURTAINS

We have II pieces of Plain
Swiss Muslin which we consider
the very choicest ever shown IN
Washington. The goods are
very sheer and with delicately
ruff1ed edge. Most every one
who sees this quality buys enough
fer sash curtains. You'd like it,
too. 1t used to be $50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-07
The Last Of the Assemblies

The wind, the rain and the slush ant
snow didn't keep the people away from
thu assembly in Union hall, Thursday
evening, and the last of the series of dance.
given there was a pronounced success. and
all the jollier for the roaring wind out
side
The hall was most beautifully decorated
Over one end large flags were suspended
from the ceiling, with rugs and lanterns.
and other decorations thrown around
showing taste that forbade any stiffness.
Flowers and pretty palms We're brought
for the OCCASION and gave the hall a warm
and cosy appearance. Taken altogether,
the affair was a most enjoyable one
The music was by Higgins orches ira
Weever furnished the supper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-07
B0WD0IN CONFERENCE.
Annual Convention Of Free Baptist Churches
TO Be Held. Feb. IL and 10.

The Bowdoin conference of Free Baptis
/ churches, which is to be held with tn,
Free Baptist church at Sabattus, Feb. /:
and l3, promises to be most enjoyable
Arrangements have been made for som,
Of the best thinkers and ablest speaker:
among the members of the society and tn.
meeting will doubtless be largely at
tended
The following Is the programme Of tn,
events:
Wednesday. Feb ls.-9. so, prayer meet
Ing, led by Rev. G. A. Downey; 10, busi
ness session. 1915, report of executive
committee, by Rev. f. d. George: 10. 80.
supplemental reports, verbal II. confer
ence sermon, by Rev f. {. Hayes. After
noon 30, devotional service, conducted
by Prof. G. b. Files. ., How Promote
the Efficiency of the Church, (a) AT
tendance" by Deacon S. W. Cook; fb)
Weekly Offering, by N. S. Purinton
tc) Mem bership with the Local Church. -
by Rev. DIR. Summcrbell: Ia United
Effort, by Rev. ). A. Blaisdcll; (c)
+" Denominational Co operation. by Prof
j. A. Howe; ~ The Religious Life. - by
Rev. Dr.. Penney; 800, mission address
What Next, by Mrs. Clara A. Kicker
4, Woman's Missionary meeting in yes
try. Evening; Young Peoples meeting Z,
praise service, led by Brother H. II. s,aun-
ders; 7.15, prayer and testimony meeting,
led by Mrs, T. c. Hayes; 7.45. Temperance
ADDRESS, by Rev, +. W Kicker.
Thursday, Feb 13.-S, ministers con
ference; 3, prayer service, led by Brother
l. Y. Mayo; $50 conference business: 10.
Personal Growth in Grace; fa) BY
Prayer, Rev. II. Small; 90 Feeding on
the Word, Mrs. S A. Blaisiell fc)
Meditation, Rev K W. Churchill I'd,
. Worship, . by Rev. c. G. Foster; (e)
= Brotherliness, by Rev. f. W. Kicker; %
"Chrstlkeness by Rev. W. Pusinton:
sermon, by Prof. r. f. Hayes. After
noon: 100, prayer and praise service, led
by Brother r. II. Saunders; ? 80 sermon,
by Rev j. +. Hartman; $50, conference
work. Evening: Z, prayer aud praise
meeting, led by Mrs Clara A. Kicker;
Z. TO- sermon, by Rev. B. NJ Edwards
The officers of the conference are Presi-
dent, Prof. A. W. Anthony; vice pres,
dent, Rev. H. Small; clerk and treasurer.
N. 5. burlington; auditor, Deacon f. f
Davis; executive committee, Prof. A. W.
Anthony, Deacon S. W. Cook. Rev. M
Summerbell, d. D., Rev. F. D. George, n.
5. PurinatoD secretary
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1.-The Two Joans.

An audience that shouted and howlet
with merriment filled the Auditorium
last night. . The Two Johns" with tn,
original j. G. Stewart and Paul Dresse,
IN the twin roles, was presented with many
rev and up to date jokes. The basis OF
the plot is the old stage fsvorite of mis-
taken identity, and this brings about
many amusing situations in which the
two heavy weights figure largely. The
company is fairly competent and Includes
quartet whose excellent work was re
warded with encore after encore. If you
desire hearty, tingling laugh that will
do you good like a medicine, go and see
The Two Johns" and their company in
the funny antics at the Auditorium to-
night, or tomorrow afternoon or evening
You will not regret going. take my word
for 1.-THE Daily Union, Bridgeport, CT.
The Two Johns" will be at the Opera
house, Wedne sday evening, Feb. II. Sale
of seats will be open, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-07

horse found himself in curious pre-.
dicament, Thursday, on Water street.
He was tied firmly to post. A snow
slide from a neighboring building came
pouring down upon his unprotected back,
prise. He danced and kicked, but
couldn't get away. The feeling of the
snow as it fell down upon his unprotected
back and head must certainly have been
unique, and enough to terrify any animal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-07

The wife of f. Irving Carney, ESQ, Of
Sheepscott, died of consumption, Wednes-
day. She was formerly resident of Au-
gusta, and the daughter of D. W. Mosher.
Esq. She is survived by a husband and
three children. Since her residence at
ohcepscott, she had greatly ondeared her
self to the people by her amable character
and kind acts, and will be greatly missed.
The funeral will be held, next Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-07

Axel Boardway Of this city, who has
been employed in the mill of the Albion
Lumber Co at Albion, for several weeks,
met with an accident by means of which
he lost the thumb and forefnger of his
right hand. BY some means. he hardly
knows how it occurred, Boardway's hand
came in contact with circular saw with
which be was working He arrived home
in this city. Yesterday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-07
II Saves the Croupy Children

Seaview, Va, March 9, 1895.
We have splendid sale on Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. and our customers
coming from tar and near, speak of il
in the highest terms. Many have said
that their children would have died ot
Group if Chamhcrlain's Cough Remedy
had not been given.-Kcllam & Ourrcn.
For sale by City Drug Store, Hallowcr.
deOdfolrintf
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The work of revising the voting lists.
which are to be posted, Tuesday, is pro-
crossing In each of the wards one
poster is required by law to be placed in a
conspicuous location. The city clerk Will
have three put up in each ward.
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man giving his name as W. ". BY
Their and claiming to come from Bangor,
was arrested, Thursday morning, in an
intoxicated condition. He claimed to have
come here Wednesday night, on the Poll
man, to visit friend that he found him
to his subsequent sorrow, as the latter
was the cause Of his getting into trouble.
The friend did not stand by him, and all
be wanted was to get back to Bangor, and
he was allowed to return ON the afternoon
train
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-07

The children, as we'll as older people. are
noclling into the Augusta art studio after
those cute and perfect photos, at a trifle
over one cent each; it is "a marvel in
photography.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-07

Miss Nora O'Dea, who was recently in
iured by being knocked down by horse
is improving, but is still confined to her
bed, as the shock and injuries which she
received were serious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-07

Mrs. Charles W. Grant returned, Thurs
day morning, to her home in Concord,
Mass, after passing few days in this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-07

The many friends of George e. Gay are
glad to see him about again. He is much
better but is still somewhat weak from
his serious burns and long confinement
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Local and Business Tins.

Fresh shad, mackerel, white halibut.
trout and smelts have been received at
knowlton & Young's. Large lot for Fri.
days sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-07

George T. Wall, agent for the Special
Delivery Co, was in the city, making
preparations for the appearance Of that
company in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-07

St. Mary's Catholic church is making
arrangements for their annual lecture and
concert, for St. Patrick day, to be given,
March II, in Meonian hail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-07

Tho soothing, lung healing virtues of
the newly cut pine are all embodied in DR..
Wood $ Norway Pine Syrup, the sovereig n
remedy for coughs and colds, and lung
troubles OF all sorts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-07

Miss Ida NJ ChaGbourne of Newport, is
making an extended visit with Mr.. and
Mrs s. J. ChadboUrnc.
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H II. Blanchard has returned to Jeffer-
son, after making visit with his parents,
Captain and Mrs H. f. Blanchard, in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-07

The Loyal Temperance Legion will meet
at the W. G. T. Z. rooms, this afternoon
at $50 O'Clock All who have ever been
menIbers ara requested To be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-07

W. ;. Tasker returned, Thursday night.
from few days business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-07

Mrs j. P Ankarloo Of Manchester. \
H, is visiting her sister, Mrs. S. G
Cummings.
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LOST !!

g ed word, bn. ..e that need not be used vely
often II proper use -. made Of the JoEkN ..ns
WANX COLUMN. ANcueands OF arIic ~ LIZ -
bsen retuyned 70 their ~. sses through vs. go
- trhtAd- vSsE. ~
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Charles L. Grover left. Thursday morn
ing, for Los Angeles, Cal, where he will
make an indefinite visit Mr.. Grover i,
sufferer from rheumatism, and homes to
find the Los Angeles climate better fo,
his trouble, than in the East He carries
with him the test wishes of his MANY
friends, who rest assured of a more com
Portable future for him and certainly =,
successful one, as lie is one of the kind
that makes friends. and Keeps them. A
wood turner by trade, he is one or the
best, and will doubtless find plenty q;
work in that growing part of the conntrv
Hon. III, NJ Heath went tn E,,ro,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-07

j. H. Hamilton of Mattawamkeag. was
n Augusta Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-07

The Augusta Bicycle Club has recently
received three applications fer member
ship. The interest in the club CONTINUES
despite tho weather
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-07

Ansel Holway Of Skowhegan, was in
the city, Thursday.