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The San Francisco call., 1896-10-04

East has improved both the prices and the
demand. Before the Maine and Vermont
elections there was no demand. Now all
the Eastern houses are doing some busi-
ness in tue California goods.
These are some of the facts which con-
tain reasons for local business cheerful
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-04
Park Music To-Day.

FOLLOWING is the attractive programme ar
ranged for the open-sir concert in Golden Gate
Park to-day:
March, ~ University Of Pennsylvsnia" Adler
"Berlin in Tears and Smiles" .......... Conradi
Selection, "Girand Duchess. Often bac
Waltz, 'tMorge blatter" ...............Str strauss
"Rhapsod'e Hongroise No. 81. Lszt
Overture, stD Etoile du Nord" Mey erbeer
Piccolo solo, "I Masnadier" air and varia-
tions Nerdi
A. Logsr
"Three Quotations ............So Sousa
(d) The King of France.
(b) l. too, was Born In Arcadia
(c) In darkest Africa.
Galop, "Seigh ride. N Neibig
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-04
-hARRIAGR-DEAId

rBirth marriage and death notices sent by mail
will not be inserted. They mus be handed in at
either of the publication offices and be indorsed
with the name and residence of persons authorized
to have the same published.
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DIED.

BENSON-In this city, October 8, 1896 John Ben
son, native of Sweden, aged so years IVir-
ginia City (Nev.) papers please copy.l
AB- Friends and acauaintances respect
fully invited to attend the fu neral TOMORROW
(Monday), at 1U:30 o'clock A. NJ. from the par
lors Theodor Derks, 957 Mission street,
between Fifth and Sixth. under the auspices of
Eureka Lodge No. 9. K. of p, and l. o. o. F.
Board of Relief, and thence by IL 80 o'clock
A. NJ. train TO Cypress Lawn Gene terry for inter-
menL
CLYNE-In this city, October 5, 1895, Arthur.
beloved son of Barley and Minnie ely me- ma
tive of San Francisco, aged 4 years and 8
months. ~
EB-The funeral will take place TOMORROW
(monday), at 10 o'clock A NJ, from the resi-
dence of his parents, $500 Sacramento street.
between Maple and Che rry. InIerment Mount
Calvary Cemetery.
COBB-In Alameda. September 30, 1885, at the
residence of her brother, K. G. Eldridge, Mercy
s. Cobb, widow of the late Captain William b.
Cobb. native OF Massachusetts.
B5- Friends respectfully Invited to atteni
the funeral services THIS DAY Sunday, at
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-04

NOTICE TO ARCHITECTS-THE BOARD
IN of Trustees of the Whittier State School will
receive competitive plans and specifications up TO
noon of SATURDAY, October 10. 1886, for a
three-story brick trades school building not
more than $4,000. Full inform alton concerning
site, accommou ations required and other govern
ing conditions may be had on application to Super
intendent JOHN K. COFFIN, Whittier, or to
CHARLES II. KEYES. Com. on Building, Berke-
ley, Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-04

lnE DIVORCES AECOnD.
Complaints hled;
Mary Peterson against Charles Peterson.
Mable Van Poole against a. L Van Poole.
Erniinia Bishop against Edward Bishop.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-04

SCIENTIFIC ASTROLOGY,
A LII EVENTS OF LIFE FOR RETOLD BY THE
II horoscope: advice on all business speculation
my speciality, and business men protected b. my
method success guaranteed: oil and minerals To-
Gated by the science; correspondence by mail. DIR.
ST. CLAIR, 916 Market St, room 26: hrs. TO z.
U NOW THY DESTINY-LOVE. MARRIAGE,
~ business, speculation, legacies and your future
bv mail lOc. PROF.. w. MONROE. 76l Howa d.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-12

About eighteen years ago Jack Dell,
q school teacher employed i'll this
county mysteriously disappeared. At
the time it was thought that his dis
appearance was the result of foul play
From that day until a week or two
ago it was the firm belief of many
that he would never be seen alive.
Recently, however, he again appeared
at Thayerville and was immediately
recognized. At first he denied being
Dell but at length admitted his iden-
tity and said that since he left this
county he had been residing in Vir-
ginia. At the time he left this county
there was due him from the school
board nearly two hundred dollars for
services as teacher. He had the
vouchers with him and these were
presented on Monday for payment.
Mr.. Dell stated that he intends com
ing back to Garrett county next spring
to make this his permanent home.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-12
Fell and Broke His Lee.

Last Friday at Loeb Lynn Heights
Mr.. Jonathan White was engaged at
work on a scatfold about twelve feet
high when it gave way precipitating
him to the ground. In falling he
struck against Il piece of timber,
breaking his right leg near the ankle.
Mr.. White is about 81 years of age
and it viii be some months before he
will be able to walk around.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-12

One night last week the barn on the
farm belonging TO Mr.. Edward Wiland
near New Germany, was discovered
to be on fire. In the barn was stored
all the crops OF Mr.. Wiland besides
his farming implements, harness,
wagons, etc, which was all consumed.
Luckily none of his stock was in the
barn or it would have also been
burned. His loss will amount to about
50, 800. The insurance on the barn
and Drops amounted to 81 200.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-12

The Republicans of District No. /
had a torch light procession and jubi-
lee at Swanton on last Saturday night
to celebrate their great victory. y
great crowd Of persons was present
and the enthusiasm was unbounded,
l.. II. Friend, ESQ, was chief marshal,
He was assisted by Messrs. Richard
Tasker and j. X Harshberger After
the parade short addresses were made
by Messrs. W. w. Sweet and \. F.
George. Immediately after the parade
a large pile Of logs, barrels, etc, was
set on fire near the mill. All who par
ticipated thoroughly enjoyed them
selves
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-12
An Old Case.

The dispute regarding the bound
ary line between Maryland and West
Virginia, which affects cone shaped
strip of land claimed as part of
Garrett county, three quarters of
mile wide at the base, and 81 miles
long, tapering to point, will proba-
bly, be taken up very early at the
next term of the U. S. Supreme Court
and definitely settled.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-12
OAKLAND, MARYLAND. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1896.

from Monday until this morning when
an adjournment was had until Jan
Uary, when the board viii meet to
take up appeals on assessments. 1t
was the intention Of the commissions
ers to take up the assessment bust
ness this morning but owing to the
small number of returns made by the
assessors it was thought expedient to
adjourn until the time above stated,
when the board will take up and pass
upon ail appeals. Commissioner Lay
man, whose illness was noted in these
columns several weeks ago, has
almost entirely recovered his usual
health.
Six weeks ago | suffered with q
very severe cold: was almost unable
TO speak. My friends all advised me
20 consult a physician. Noticing
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy adver-
tised in the st. Paul VoykS Zeitunq
ploct ,5JouIc, ..tItf 5tioCf' rSK1nps
it a short while was entirely we'll |
INV ILOAC iStll III J ISCOIlIlIGuU UllS
remedy 10 anyone suffering with a
cold. VIM. keil, 679 Selby Ave, St
Paul MINI. For sale by Oakland
Pharmacy and DR.. J. W. Laughlin,
Deer Park.
There is a great deal to DO Where?
Everywhere. Allaround you. Trees
TO plant. Fences TO build and put in
order Fix up the house. Store the
farming implements so they viii not
get weather ruined. Think how you
can work to the best advantage.
What crops viii pay best. Study
and read. Reflect. Il viii pay you
in dollars and cents. Books and
papers are cheap. Experience fur
nishes valuable suggestions. Theory
and practice want to be yolled up to-
gether. The only way the farmer can
get ahead is by using every oppor-
tunity to make the best use of the
soil.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-12
Fatally Injured at Grafton,

Tuesday night about midnight
Thomas Wentzell, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Moses Wentzell, of near Oakland, was
50 badly injured by being run over by
freight train that he died yesterday
morning from the effects of his iniu-
ries. The unfortunate man was "a
freight brakeman and had been de-
tailed by his conductor to flag train
No. 1 as it approached the yards in
Grafton. After tagging the train
Wentzell got on the engine and rode
into Grafton. Upon entering. the
yards he sprang from the engine
directly in front of moving train,
the wheels of which passed over his
lower limbs severing them from his
body. His remains were brought to
Oakland last night on train No. 46
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-12
How to Prevent Croup.

Some reading that will prove interest
ing to young mothers. How to
guard against the disease.
Group is terror to young mothers
and to post them concerning the
cause, first symptoms and treatment
is the object of this item. The origin
of Group is a common cold. Children
who are subject to it take cold very
easily and Group is almost sure to fol
low. The first symptom is hoarsness;
this is soon followed by a peculiar
rough cough, which is easily recog-
nized and will never be forgotten by
one who has heard it. The time to
act is when the child first becomes
hoarse. If Chamberlain Cough
Remedy is freely given all tendency
to Group will soon disappear. Even
after the croupy cough has developed
it will prevent the attack. There is
no danger i'll giving this remedy for
it contains nothing injurious. For
sale by Oakland Pharmacy and DR..
j. w. Laughlin, Deer Park.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-12
Fled to Colorado.

Charles Def1ibaugh and Robert
Young, two young men of Bedford
county, Pa, were arrested last Thurs
day at Maud Junction, Colorado, on
the charge of stealing 81 300 from the
residence of Henry College at Rays
Hill, Bedford county, near the Mary
land, line several weeks ago. The
fugitives will be brought to Bedford
county for trial. Deffibaugh has been
in the reformatory several times and
is alleged to be bad character.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-12

DR.. D. O. Mckinley will be at Isaiah
Friends (Elder) from ? p. IN. on the
9th to II a. III. on November 10th; at
Hoyes on November 18th; McHenry
on November 18th; Oakland, Novem-
ber 14th, rooms at Central Hotel;
Crellin, Monday November 18th; Mrs.
Ellen Leohr's, November 17th, Noun
tain Lake Park, Wednesday, Novem-
Der 18th, rooms at J. /. Echard's; at
kearney November 10th. Teeth ex-
tracTed without pain. 35td
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-12

hISNEH - CHISHOLM. - Yesterday
afternoon by the Rev. John M. Davis,
at his residence in Oakland, Mr..
James w. Kisner and Miss Mary NJ.
Chisholm. The groom is a son Of
Jacob Kisner and the bride q daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Chisholm,
of near Oakland.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-12
A Miraculous Cure.

Report of a recovery so remarkable
as to almost incline the skeptic to a
belief in Christian Scientists claims,
come from the nearby town of Cor
man, on the West Virginia Railway.
1t is claimed that Miss Alice
Shaeffer of the latter place, who has
been for many years afflicted with a
paralysis which deprived her of the
use of her limbs, and limited her
power of speech so that she could not
speat r .dge whisper, has been mirac-
ulo~ sslieved of her affiiction.
ssday morning this invalid
suddehIy took up her bed and
walked" She went to the revival
services which We're being held at
German and began Immediately tC
take an active part in them, shouting
and praising God. When last heard
from Miss Shaeffer was still up and
about and improving every moment
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-12
Notice.

Bids will be received for the entire
stock of groceries, etc, formerly
owned by NJ. E. Holland, Loeb Lynn
Heights. All bids must be in by Sat
urday Nov. IA, at 10 a III. If they are
found inadequate the stock will be
auctioned at store in Loeb Lynn
Heights commencing Saturday at 3
p. III. and every evening thereafter
until sold.
julius c. RENNINGER,
b. f. CRANE,
36-1t Trustees
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-12

and taken TO his fathers residence
from whence they will be inferred
tomorrow. The deceased was about
twenty-five years Of age. He was
married little over year ago and
resided in Cumberland.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-12
NCtiCe.

Al persons are hereby notified that
J viii not be responsible for any debts
or obligations contracted by my son,
Edward Lee Marville: any person
trusting him will DO so at their own
peril Mrs. GEO. MARyILLE.
Deer Park, Oct. 20, 1896 80 3t
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-12
District No, 3 Republicans.

Monday evening of this week Hon.
G.. j. Oteo, of District No. 3, was sur
prised by a crowd of about twenty
five enthusiastic Republicans at his
home who called on him and made
the welkin ring by their shouts for
the Republican standard-b bearer, Maj.
William Mckinley. The crowd recog-
nized in Mr.. Otto the leader in the
party in his home district and thought
it proper to show their appreciation
of his efforts. He made them a short
address, after which music and re-
freshments were indulged in until a
late hour when the party dispersed
for their homes.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-12

" liSH YOU Noiit NiptAIA-lS ~ " IL
- = ''i's" " y 0i'l '0'''o '-'o ,'''''>'
NJ: WA. :. 9l1llh, O JoalisIoM4, J-.l.
was ~ tba citv Yesterday on business.
SinceIl has fine largest and best as
sortuent Of furnishing goods in town.
Rev. ". Z. George and Mr.. Noon.
Of Deer Park, made US u call Satur-
day last.
For GOOD -four and plenty OF il,
Dudley takes the cake at the Oakland I!,'l
N ms '''''
MIS-. SllaS 9hlfeE ana son ernest
were "' : eT'', -''''' ''p'"'H 'IS''' ''iir'
I''''''Ne o.
Nj. A. ., 2an|t-'of Baltimore wa"
mere l ueS''''! Gaining Oh 'iIS Il ''li'I"" "S
CUSTOMERS
Ir,NalJer "olse is lying very i'll
at the home OF his aunt, Mrs, WIN,
NJ. Coddin&ioE.
Ii YOU want q good turn out take
your Sf7n4'hE 5l!I, 10 ""oieE "' Nhe ,. "i''
,,, ..
hA-'>lle'lA N-N,.s' " e%nial''ol uranus
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MeFSfS' I'''oh " NtlSo ; %ou''lon 10
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MT, JoAh l''!7f'E mas puF''''SeU
,,-G i'''9'' '.. - .'..-. 10y: "a 1'-''''
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MISSES AGNES ana heI'i1" ileI'l-' Vi
',-r''',,l,' r''lI1 5l',''' , W., 80
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mesSls' W H. : a'lo"il ar" w. nc
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colI,,.a,,a,s .1i,4,,;,5 ta..,s,, .,'4.,..'',
+oOal,io,,1 los+ ,r,,,n.lo,
wrs Srson Co,,n1,ou o-1,.,,,
uor,,, os1,o,,.,,a an 4ro .+,,a-4 -
Hornrs+c.,.,, ,>,a+,,,.,1a,.,,i, ,,i,.h+
,voo5s +hi..uo.o,, ana o,o I-o,,, ~, ~,
800 '-''' '''7'-i '''''' 60 : NC ~ ''i '''e
Jump D! our Iocal SpofIShel.
Mr. CbaS D0nraII,- of tho C,,,,1,o-
land IRdepeHdeNt, was Il visitor III
Oakland Monday evening last
Chief of Police Taogar+ ha. moved
from the Bush nronertv IN Mrs u !
Totten's house on Liberty street.
Tuesday ymorniuo County Examiner
Palmer started ON his official visits TO
+he vario,s schools in the coun+v
Judoe Sloan came nm +o Oakland
this morning to hear q numbar of mo-
tions and pass upon ouestions Of law
o,;..o, Ai, D....., ...,
McDonald of Elk Garden are visi+ino
the family of lawrence Z,roII ON uoon-
MOLE
Mrs q s4,,ro.;s. ona 1a,,,4,.
Miss Nallie of Oakland woro ,,;ei+ina
friends in Cumhar,ond I.s+ ,veal,
News
Do,4s.n 4.,.
,,rind;na 10 40 0aI.lSnd 81 IN 1;fia an M l2i
ley has full charge and will do good
WORK. 33tt
Mr. Eugene Teats, of GAINESVILLE,
W. Va, was in the city last Saturday
and had his name entered on our sub
scrlptloh llst.
Rev. VIM. Brayshaw of st. Mat
thew,,s Episcopal church, will preach
ln Loch Lynn Hall Sunday afternoon
at $50 o'clock.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-12
Call for YOur Letters.
AT 6 O'CLOCK p. NJ.

Mr.. L. j. Smith Ennice Clark, Ed
die Cater, w. NJ. Loche, Thos. j. Tow
ers, DR.. and Mrs. Brooke, Mrs |. Z.
Moors, Miss Viola Keenan,.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-12

dIIliOiie li.Hj fIlldN 20 NlSlJ fel2-
tives for few weeks. She viii also
make a visit to friends in pitts5urg
before returning TO Oakland.
Dr. J. 6. Robinson. Dentist, Of Bal
timore has decided 20 locate perGa-
nently here in the town OF Oakland.
where he will be fully equipped to per
form in all branches of his profession.
Office in Feity building, Alder street.
Ex-senator w. Il. Getty, Of Garrett
county, was in the city last evening.
~. j. Peddicord, Of Oakland is in
attendance at court to-day. Gum
berland Times of Saturday.
Z .Lsd@aR. Laatalaata-a-s,is,..-4saA l.s-.a-2
ay--4--a--
the Crellin lumber mills, last week
had the TWO middle fingers Of his left
hand torn OF by catching them in a
saw. Dr.. Hinebaugh rendered sur
gicalaid.
The first comet Of the season has
been bagged by Astronomer Perrine
of the Lick University. The celestial
visi5ant wanted to ascertain how the
/ clec+ior ,yas ,oiro. ,,.I,or j. i.,,,,,
ti,u.i,, ur,, il, ,.o,,,.,. IF I,o,ri,a.. -n,a
scope.
About t,v-u+,.-{ivn fpoI.lo,.,!.s oi+i
2rua Went up TO Terra Alta Tuesday
nirbt io o+tand ~. po,,,I,l;o,,, tan;
fgat;nr haid +ho,a pn,,o,+s l,,.~,,..,,{ q
/ b.,.}, a,.,aa ,I,.+ +b. .oior,,..,4;,,, .,.,s
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Dll H. d. I ringer accompanied p|
us "'uSilIer' Jessie ana bliss NauSe
Cl''S4Iolhh "ell' Gown 10 FEehdsV1lle
2"''IuaS returning 10 oakland sun
,'a9 "I'ii 4LlSs Lulu L ringer, VINO mas
'Io'' ,o''.iiliis7 ''!''s'I III 'ls ABOVE
nar+bs
ms
Dr. j. Lee McComGs left on Sunday
evening for the CITY of Mevico
u.l,o,.., Iva ,.l,,,. T., ,44,,.,.i ,,,..,....,,
l, -i'i '' my ''ii>' VI
'lle American i'oafu ol Health Asso-
citation. The doctor will lee absent
about three or foYr weeks and visit
,,,,,,,. .,,.,4. ~ ;.....
l''''-'' i'''''' VI '''''''S' ere iIe re-
t"F!S'
Assistant Fish Commissioner \. T.
C4ror~p bror.,bt to Oakland +big
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-12
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.


TIE bowling alley has been repaired
by the owners.
Don't forget to BUY your underwear
from II. c. SinceIl.
Mr. Jehu Paugh, Of Deer Park. was
in Oakland last Tuesday.
Ir. John Sh&rtzer returned from
the west Saturday night.
Let erey patriotic Republican illu-
inmate tomorrow night.
SineeI, The one,priee halter and
ciothier, opposite The bank.
Mr.. j. >. Lalin, OF Terra Alta, was
in Oakland one day last week.
When you want clothing $50 to H.
II. Sincell's, opposite the bank.
Mn VIM 4 Smith of TObusfOuJu
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-11-12

3ti-1t
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-03
Interesting News Items From Alameda County,

holds its monthly meeting tomorrow
Thursday afternoon, and the ladies will
have to face the question as to how they
are to continue the WORK they are now
doing at an expense of from $500 to $1,000
month on an income of not over $500 a
month";.
This is the oldest charity in the city,
having been organized more than thirty
years ago, ana has grown from small
beginning until now they have three large
buildings, with twenty-seven old and in
firm ladies and ninety children, between
the ages of two weeks and ID years, shell
tered al their home. for whom they must
provide food, clothes and warmth.
They have been compelled by the lack
OF funds to close their doors and refuse adj
mlttance to any more, although the de-
mand continues for places. For some
years the State assisted by sharing the ex-
pense of keeping up the Old Ladies Home,
but at the last session of the Legislature
this was withdrawn. 1t amounted to
about $3.50 a month. Other sources of in
come were cut down nearly as much, thus
putting the management to their wits end
to know what to do. Matters have grown
worse, and now something must be done
al once or the number cared for will have
to be reduced.
The ladies, therefore, are going to be
compelled to make plea to the public for
monthly subscriptions. They ask those
able 10 give freely, and those less able TO
give as they can afford it. that the little
ones and the old may have proper care and
shelter during the coming winter weather.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-03
Pushed Ahead at a Rapid Rate
Several Hundred Feet on
Grove Street.
sUPT. GRIM SEEMS HAPPY.
HIS Long Experiments With Car.
Guards Has at Last Resulted in
Device of Good Service.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALI

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALI
sos BROADWAY, Sept. 2.
Henry Masterson OF Berkeley expert
enced wild and dangerous bicycle ride
this morning that eclipses any of the SEN
sational adventures of the riders in the
great relay race now in progress across the
continent.
The experience to which reference is
made is enough like circus trick to Justify
its practice by some one seeking sensa-
tional honors, though it is hardly likely
to become a common form of coastlng
even among expert wheelmen.
Masterson was riding along Grove street,
and was keeping in the middle of the
electric-road track. He paid no attention
to the car that was fol owing him, and the
motorman rang the bell to warn the
cyclist Masterson turned off the track,
and then decided to give the car race.
He spurted, and although the cars go at a
good rate along Grove street the cyclist
was able to make the pace.
Finally Masterson concluded that as the
track was smoother than the rest of the
road he would again use it..
Then took place feat that reflects
much credit on a car guard and on the
coolness of Masterson. As he ran on the
track the car was SO close that it struck
his stern wheel. Every body expected to
see the rider ground to pieces, and there
was as much excitement as if he had been.
The car-guard, however, came to the
rescue. It scooped up the hind wheel and
lifted it about a foot above the ground.
Quick as lightning Masterson took his feet
from the pedals and attended to his wheel.
He was so alert that he kept his wheel up
right, although he was sitting at big
angle and was in danger of being pitched
over the handle-bar.
This was witnessed for several hundred
feet, the remarkable spectacle of a man
riding in front of a swift-traveling electric
car, with the hind wheel caught by the
scoop guard and steering safely with the
front wheel.
AS soon as possible the car was stopped
and when its speed first slackened Master
son calmly placed his feet on the pedals
and wheeled the bicycle off the guard and
pursued his way out Grove street.
Superintendent Grim of the Grove-ztreet
road has been devoting considerable time
to the perfection of tenders and he con-
siders that he has certainly produced
guard that ought to evoke the gratitude of
wheelmen at least.