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Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
Reneonliue a Deserted City.

A curious attempt is being made for the
first time to occupy again some Of the old
stone cities of northern and central India,
built by Mohammedan or Hindoo dynas-
ties and long ago abandoned to malaria,
the panther and the snake. Of these Ak
bars Windsor, Fathepoor Sikri, near Agra,
is the finest. Around his4son's capital Of
new Delhi there are two or three old CAPT
tails, such as Rudyard Kipling weirdly de-
scri5es in his " Naulakha"
The present experiment is being made
with Champaner, long the capital Of the
Hindoo sovereigns Of Guzerat on the bor-
der between Rajpootana and Baroda. Since
the Emperor Hoomegoon took 1t in 1886,
and it fell again to the Marathas, tho great
city has been desolate. Maharaiah Sindia
gave it to the British government at the
beginning Of this century, with its mag
nificent mosque, tomb palace, temples
and gardens all walled in.
Champaner stands at the foot Of Paw
gadh, lordly hill, which rises to 1850
feet, and is the center of land as fertile
as the adjoining Malwa The cultivation,
promoted by the peace and prosperity OF
our rule, has been gradually banishing
IlltlIdflt, 50 JIaU OL6 VI bI6 CltS suJuIDS,
Halol, is healthily occupied and beauti
full garden has been laid out.
Now an official, DR.. Pollen, has, before
leaving India, induced the Mohammedans
to undertake the gradual reoooupation ol
the city and has recommended government
to settle colony of police army veterans
within its walls, with free grants of LAND
outside. The tomb of Sikandar Shah, built
in 1926 by a brothers. love- as the Tai Ma
hal at Agra was erected by husbands, is
still beautiful. Tho people are chiefly alb
original Bheels. Edinburgh Scotsman.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

RIDGEvILLE Cor. May 18th.
Mrs. Lillian Shoemaker of Napo-
leon will give an elocutionary enter
tainment in this village on Wednes-
day evening of this week.
Rev. Coates of Wauseon, has been
engaged to deliver the Memorial adj
dress here on the 30th, and Rev. w.
d. Trover, the new Congregational
pastor, will preach q memorial SER
mon on Sunday evening, the Gath.
Mrs. V. A. Shrimplin and son of
Defiance, have been visiting friends
in this vicinity during the past week.
Miss AdaSquires of Toronto, Cana
da, is visiting with the family of Mrs.
Hannah Trimball.
Mrs J. Smith and daughters Fran
ces and Grace, were called to Cotton
last week to attend the funeral of a
relative.
Mrs. H. Scroeder of Holgate, has
been visiting friends and relatives in
this vicinity for the past two weeks.
The writing class term conducted
by Prof. H. R. Lloyd, closed Tuesdsy
evening. His pupils seem to be well
pleased with his instructions.
L. l.. Conway spent Saturday in
Napoleon. VBRITAs.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
FLORIDA.
FLORIDA. O.. May 1sth.

FLORIDA, W., may lSth.
Mr.. Baylis and son Jay were at De
fiance Saturday.
Mrs. DIR. Miller and Mrs. Baylis
were in Napoleon Thursday.
Mrs. VIM. Barr and Laura Hurd
we're in Napoleon Thursday.
DR.. Harry Brubaker, of McComb,
visited with his parents here over
Sunday.
Mrs. Flemming went to Toledo
Saturday to visit with her son JEFF
and daughter Mrs. Kinsman.
Logan Barr and wife, viii Lowry
and Berta Barr were guests of friends
at Defiance Sunday.
Nora Travis is able to sit up after u
long illness.
Philip Rowe and wife, of Ridge
vile, were guests of Wesley Barr and
wife Sunday.
Mrs. Amelia Jones, of Toledo, re-
turned home to-day after several
days visit with friends in and around
town.
John Leonhart and wife and Mr..
Houston and wife were guests of
Win Lenhart and wife Sunday.
Mrs. l. Roberts and children, of
West Hope, are visiting with l. E.
Stout and wife.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
$4,000 IN GOLD GIVEN.
OF Special Interest to Students
and Teachers.

R. H. Woodward Company, of
Baltimore, Md, are making a most
liberal offer of $4,000 to anyone who
will sell 200 copies of "Gems of Re
ligious Thought, anew book by Tai
mage. This is one of the most popu-
lar books ever published. Three edi-
tions sold in go days. Agents sell 10
to Is copies day. An Estey organ,
retail price $270, given for selling 110
copies in 8 months. A 800 bicycle
given for selling so copies in 2months.
A gold watch for selling go copies in
one month. This premium in addi-
tion to commission. Complete outfit
30 cents. Freight paid. Credit given.
Agents wanted also for '"Talks to
Children about Jesus" 10000 cop
les, and it is now selling faster than
ever. Same terms and conditions as
on 'Gems of Religious Thought. :"
Other popular books and Bibles also.
They offer special and most liberal
rates to students and teachers for
summer vacation. During last sum
mer a large number of students and
teachers canvassed for their books.
Among the. list there were 23 who
made oyeS $500, 81 who won the 5000
premium, and 76 made over $3.50 for
their summer work. Write them
Immediately. 12-2t
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
MAPLE GROVE.

MAPLE GROVE, May 18th.
George Potes, who was quite sick
last week, is better.
John Boulis and wife visited his
brother Will near Holgate Saturday
and Sunday.
Jim Donnalls and wife spent Sun
day with Mrs. John Potes.
Arthur Boulis will start for Colum-
bus Tuesday to attend the reunion
and visit relatives.
Henry Rohrs, of Napoleon, called
on his tenant ON his farm Friday.
John Miller went to Portage, Wood
county, Monday after a load of lime
Born to John Bresler and wife
Monday, boy.
Chas. Blackburn went to Toledo
Monday
Will Blackburn and John Potes
made a flying trip to Grand Rapids
Friday. t...
Will Bowerman called on his
daughter, Florence Clark at Weston
Sunday.
There was preaching at Maple
Grove school house Sunday night by
q minister from Missouri. There will
be preaching again in two weeks.
The many friends of K. Browning
gave him quite surprise party on
his birthday. They had ice cream
and cake and a jolly good time. The
Miller band was present and render
ed some very fine music. In the wee
hours of the night his many friends
departed, wishing him many more
such birthdays. OLD HICKORY.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
From Fremont Newsl
AN OLD TOPIC.
Some More Paragraphs About
the Lake Shore Cut OFF,

In yesterdays issue We made men,
ton of a surveying party, which as
reported, was about to run q line
from Fremont to Bryan, Ohio, or
Butler, Ind, via Bowling Green and
Napoleon IN the interest of the Lake
Shore railway. This project has been
under consideration several years,
and We have frequently alluded to it.
1t seems to us the time is close at
hand when it will be necessary for
the Lake Shore people to be Topping
off unnecessary mileage between New
York and Chicago. The proposed
cut would be very valuable one in
many ways. No one knows better
than railroad man the economy of
easy graded and direct lines. The
country between here and Bryan is
very level, and no large streams to
span. The road would cross the San
dusky, Portage and Maumee rivers at
points above the head of navigation,
thus doing away with three draw
bridges. These structures are not
only expensive to maintain, but a
constant source of annoyance and
delay to traffic.
This enterprise is not of Toledo
origin, and, naturally enough, she of.
fers all sorts of argument against the
feasibility of the plan. But rail
roads are not always built and ope
rated for the exclusive benefit of q
single town. One argument advanc
ed by Toledo is that the crossing Of
so many other roads would seriously
retard the movement of through
trains, but this is a mere bagatelle
compared with the delay in getting
through the Toledo yards. On the
other hand, the interception of sc
many roads means vast amount o1
new business to the Lake Shore, az
these would at once become valu
able feeders.
The new road would run through
the very heart of a rich oil and farm
ing section, at present unprovideC
with an eastern or western outlet
An overland trip from Fremont west
through Gibsonburg and Bowling
Green, would today show the busiest
and most prosperous people of the
state. We repeat what we have sait
before, that there is also an abund
ance of local business awaiting the
opening of the proposed line.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
COUNTY CHAT
A Brief Summary of News
From Wide-awake Cor
respondents.
COTTON.
Cotton, Nav 18th.

.... COTTON. May 18th.
H. J. Davidson and wife and Miss
Maggie Fliclxner spent Sunday in Ire
land.
Miss Ettie McGiffin, of Toledo, is
spending few days here with her
parents.
George Weirick is on the sick list.
Mrs. Labar, of Huntington, Ind, is
spending the summer with her daught-
er, Mrs. John McGarvey.
MOSES SKINNER.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
NEW BAVARIA.

NEW BAVARIA, May. 18th.
The schools in South Ridge special
district closed last Friday. Every
body that is interested in the school
can speak with pride of the good
success had by their able teachers.
The Primary department, which is
the most important division in a
school, was taught byP. P. Spangler.
The Intermediate class which re-
uuires the same care as the Primary,
was taught with great skill by Miss
Mary Matchett. The High class,
which continues the work done in
the Primary and intermediate rooms
was taught by Jos. E. Kinstle, who
is also superintendent of the school.
The teachers had prepared pro-
gramme with the scholars which was
carried out to perfection last Friday
evening, before an audience of four
hundred people.
The following was the programme:
OPENING CHORUS.
Song of Welcome,.....All the Schools.
Music......J. F. Kinstle, Mary Thome.
CONCERT RECITATION.
Little Housekeepers-Lizzie Thome,
Anna Spangler, Clara Laubenthal,
Frances Westrick, Maggie Schwab,
Agnes Klear, Tillie Okuly.
DIALOGUE.
Whose Turn willie Mess, John
Smith, Joseph Mess.
DRILL SONG.
Flower Song-Lizzie Thome, Agatha
Spangler, Addie Wilsberg, Frances
Dietrich, Katie Elzhinger, Bertha
Dietrich, Nora Schwab, Nora Lau-
benthal.
DIALOGUE.
The Very Bad Boy-Arthur Swary,
Ella Mangas.
Song-Papa's Boy, &C., Girl-John
Thome, Luzetta Schwab.
Recitation-Who is Speaking-Bar-
bara Wagner.
Dialogue = Illustrated Story Allie
Giesege, Clara Keeterle.
Music.....J. F. Kinstle, Mary Thome.
Song Drill-Leap Frog John-John
Siefert, Jos. Mess, Willie Mess, Al
bert Giesege, Clarence Keeterle,
Arthur Swary, Agnes Klear, Anna
Spangler, Frances Westrick, Clara
Laubenthal, Tfllie Okuly, Maggie
Schwab. sE
Observation-Disclosures Wilhelm,
Peter Dietrich, John Siefert.
Music.... Mary Inome.
Valedictory.."....."..........lda Miller.
Music Clayton's Grand March,.
F. Kinstle, Mary Thome.
Dialogue, Sweet Family; Ella Schwab
Herinina Schwab, Annie Thome,
Frances Thome, Katie Siefert, Ida
Miller, Katie Weaver, Lizzie Thome.
After the above programme was
carried out, a short address was given
by Prof. J. F. .Kinstle, thanking the
audience for the great interest they
took in the labor of their schools, af-
ter which all went home wellpleased.
The occasion will long be remember
ed by all that We're present.
BY ONE PRESENT.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
Bucklen's Arnica SaIve.

The bestsalve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction. or money refund
ed. Price 25 cents per box. For Sale
by d. J. Humphrey. 1yr
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
DITCH SALES.

H. Rohrs ditch, May II, 1896, at 10
o'clock a. H., at the residence of J. H.
Rayles, section 20, Bartlow township.
j. W. Bowers ditch, May IA, 1896,
8 a. M, at Chas. Neltons, section 4,
Richfield township.
A. Snyder ditch. May IA, 1896. at
l p. H., at the residence of A. Snyder,
Damascus township.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14

AKRON, o., May 11.-Thomas Ma
lone, 20, was struck by Baltimore and
Ohio train while walking on the rail
road track and his skull fractured. HI
was removed to his fathers home
where he died.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14

In the spring young mans fancy
surely turns to thoughts of clothes,
and they're at Henry Meyers for the
young man, the lad, the boy, the
child, and the men of middle age and
of matured years. Spring overcoats
and suits. Mr.. Meyers saves you from
10 to 20 per cent. and you always get
pleasant treatment. If
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
NEW COURTCASES.

s. P. Shelly eft al VS.. Chas. A.
Blanchard ct al. Foreclosure.
Cora Coleman VS.. Jos. Coleman.
Damages claimed $4,000.
Geo. d. Long VS.. Edward S. Flu
card. Equitable relief.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
LIBERTY CENTER.
DITCH HEARINGS.

R. K. Scott, June Gth at Auditors's
Office, 10 a. IN.
Ignatius Scroeder, joint ditch, sec
tion 13, Liberty township, May s,
1896.
A. E. Roach, joint ditch, section
25. Washington township, May 80,
1896.
Henry Springhorn, section 35 Free
dom township, May 80.
Lille Walter, section 81, Napoleon
township, May 30th.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
To Swine RaiSeTS F!

After years experimenting and expanding
a large amount of money, have been sue
cure for that dreaded disease Hog Cholera"
l am an old stock buyer, and have been
resident of Henry Co. for 3S years, Write for
testimonials of reliable farmers whose hogs
have been cured by my New Hoe CHOLERA
CURE. Every testimonial is genuine. Re-
each package is s old on positive
guarantee. Address, A. j. PENNOCK,
Liberty Center, Ohio
Or SAUR & BALsLEY, Napoleon. 0.
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pAULDlNG COUNTY.
M. A. WERT,
Real . Estate
....AND.....
EZCHau { BROKER,
ANTWERP, oEIo.
ANTW ERp, OHIO.

FoR SALF.-12O acres located in Paulding
county, of u black loan soil with good drain
age outlets and roads made, unimproved.
$1,000 per acre.
For SALE.-A farm of 200 acres situated in
the county of Paulding and near the town of
Cecil with railroads, with fair buildings and
about 100 acres cleared of Il rich black loan
soil, and tiled, Price, $4,000 per acre.
For SALE.-50 acres all improved and To-
dated in a good settled up community and
within three miles of two good towns, large
Irnfne buildings on farm and well improved
l oil around it for $500.
For SALE.-2oO acres of fine black soil with
some improvements and nicely located in q
locality where land is increasing in value
every day and situated in an oil territory Just
being developed and bound to be Il good in
vestment. Price, $4,000 per acre.
represent the best farming lands in this
county and the part that is best located and
more improvements than any other part of
the county, and there is no finer land in the
state than that lying in this section, | have
q large list of improved and unimproved
farms for sale and will cheerfully answer any
correspondence regarding the same.
-oFFICE-
Room 4, Pocock Block.
~ nI,sn
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
SHERIFF. SALES.

Grace M. Shannon VS.. E. A. Shan
non ct al, on Saturday, May 23rd, at
2 o'clock p. III. The n hf of the hf
of the ne or of section 33, Washing
ton township. Appraised at $2326.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Albert Giffey and Mary Schulty.
Ridgeville Cors.
Calvin T. Cramer and Ada A.
YaXthiner. Deshler.
Noah Hoot and Anna Hate.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
n, D.,, cure Liver Ills; easy to
Hoods Pills take, easy to operate csc.
OF PUBLIC RECORD.
MATTERS OF INTEREST ON RECORD
In The COURT HOUSE.
Real Estate Transfers, Marriage
Licenses, Probate Court
News, Ditch Hear
ings, etc., etc.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
HARRISON.
F. E. Brown to Martha Bauman,
25 acres in section 13, $685.
Geo. n. Bogart to Nellie G.. Bo-
CART, 60 acres in section "a, $4,000.
RICHFIELD.
]. Fl. Pender, sheriff, to Chas. f.
Wilcox, so acres IN section "a, $3100.
BARTLow.
John G. Brockman to D. F. Coe,
so acres in section 30, $1,000.
DESHLER.
Nancy J. Carlisle to Geo. Carlile,
part lots Ill to 115 Stearn's addition,
$75,
Geo. Carlile to T. K. Clark, part
lots III to ia Stearn's addition, $50.
j. W. Cottingham to Summer Cot
tingham, lots 43 and A, lots H and l,
Shorts survey in section 3S, part lot
As, $500.
LIBERTY CENTER.
Liberty Center Corp to J. J. Fred
erick, part lot 81 original plat, $1S9.
NAPOLEON CORPORATION.
Henry Wagner to J. G.. Linthi-
cum, lot 1870 Shetield's addition, 5000.
John H. Tanner to Maggie Herk-
inner, lots and 6, McCann & Har-
rison's addition, $3.50.
ID. Meekison to Geo. Hill, lot 81
Barnes addition, $3.50.
MCCLURE.
Maggie L. Blair to D. D. johnson,
lot 81, McClure's addition, $3.50.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
Probate Notice.

NJ Office IS HEREBY GIVEN. THAT
~ David d. ellison as administrator Of the
estate of Rosalia Hutchlns, has filed a final
account of his administration. which will be
for hearing and settlement June 1st, 1896.
J.V. CUFF. Probate Judge.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
Sound Like Miracles.

We will send free on application a
large sheet of unsolicited testimonials
about the cures made by Humph-
reys' specifics. Address Humphreys
Medicine Co., New York. I'm
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14

Call on Billy Sheffield, Deshler, if
you want your horseshoing and work
done by a practical worker in iron. If
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
Probate Notice.

PROBATE Notice..
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, THAT
IN Henry Dayringer as Guardian of En-
ma Dayringer has filed final account of
his Guardianship, which will be for hearing
and settlement May 18th. 1896.
J.Y. CUFF. Probate Judge.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
RRANCH No L

Also Branch, commencing about 55 rods
west and about 20 feet north Of the south east
corner of Section No. "a, Washington Town
ship, Henry County, Ohio, thence running
No "a of said township, and through Section
10, Providence Township, Lucas County, O.,
until it intersects Main Ditch, and there to
terminate.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14
Dealer in all kinds Of
BuS9ieS, Surveys & Road Wagons

Eg"Of high grade and of interest to
those contemplating buying o ve-
hicle. All vehicles warranted. Come
in md see stock and examine prices
1,>fore you buy elsewhere. Will be
j.. my store at Mcclure every Mon
day, Wednesday and Saturday Of
each week. n0tf
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14

Room 4, Pocock Block.
The Garden Spot of Ohio.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-05-14

Commencing about 20 rods east and about
20 feet north, of the south west corner of Sec
tion "a, Washington Township, Henry Coun-
ty, Ohio; thence running east about 90 rods !;
thence south across the, road where it will
lowing the channel of said ditch through
Sections "a and 25, until it intersects Main
Ditch and there to terminate.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-03-05

W. +. Greenwell & Son, Leonard
town: Jos. S. Matthews, Valley Lee,
and country stores desire Us to pub
lish the following extract from
letter of Chas. NJ. Gutfeld, of Reed
ley, Fresno Co., Cal, as they han
die the remedy referred to and want
their customers to know what q
splendid medicine it is:
"It is with pleasure tell you
that by one days use of Chamber
lain's Cough remedy ! was relieved
Of a very severe cold. Ny head was
completely stopped up and / could
not sleep at night. | can recon-
mend this remedy" A cold near
ly always starts in the head and
afterwards extends to the throat
and lungs. BY using this remedy
freely as soon as the cold has been
contracted it will cure the cold at
once and prevent it from extending
to the lungs.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-03-05


the work of bringing the Democrat
ic party with us back not only to
power. but 4, the confidence and
affections Of the people.
"This 10 q time when men must
lose sigha Of their personal am.
billions and when we mnst all
unite, bound together by the ties
OF prlncsP'e, 10 accomplish the POI
iitical redemption of the State.
This work can be done, and | trust
that yon viii assist in doing it in
right way and by proper methods,
so that in time that is shortly to
come We can 9TH united front
proceed % an honorable victory
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-03-05

ELECTRICITY As A DETECTIVE.
Chicago appears to have lively
appreciation OF electricity as thief
catcher. K ID not long ago that q
barber in State street, who had n
cigar stand at one end of his shop.
found that his cigars were being
unaccounta5ly devastated. The
robbery wss invariably committed
in the night. He sat up and
watched for several nights, but the
cigars were untouched so long as
his eye was upon them; it was only
when he slept that they again began
to disappear. AS last resort he
brought in a camera just before
dark, focused it on the cigar
stand, and so connected it cleo
trically that when the latcl. of the
showcase was pulled a magnesium
light would be flashed and picture
taken. The next day the cigars
were unmolested, but in the camera
there was a clearly-defined picture
of Two boys who lived in the neigh
borhood, one in the act of opening
the case and the other preparing to
receive the booty. The flash had
scared them and they had made off:
bnt they were speedily arrested aud
forthwith sent to prison on the evil
dence of the camera. Another
clever bit of electrical detective
work has been done in large manu-
factory on the west side of Chicago.
For several months many of the
girls empoyed in one of the de-
patments have been complaining of
thefts committed in their dressing
room. Silk handkerchief, wells and
money disappeared with increasing
frequency until at length the man
agement took the matter in hand.
A double wire was sewed in the
lining of the cloak of Trustworthy
girl, who was taken into confidence,
and springy jaw in the pocket was
connected with the two hooks on
which the cloak hung. The con-
Quoting wires then run through a
partition, along the molding and
through the floor, to battery, fitted
with an alarm bell, and hidden in
the room where the the girls we're
at work so feet away. A purse was
placed at the bottom OF the cloak
pocket which could not be opened
without closing the circuit. In
about three hours the bell rang a
merry peal, and hurrying to the
room where the trap was set the
owner Of the cloak found one OF the
factory girls in the act of rifiing
her purse. As the the deliquent
confessed that she had done all the
stealing, she was simply discharged.
The electrician who designed the
apparatus makes speciality of that
branch Of business. He says he
can circumvent the knavish tricks
OF the smartest thief, and that be.
tween the electric light and the in
finite variety Of electrical detective
and alarm appliances now devised
the crackman's occupations is vir-
tually gone.