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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-24

only short time. as he and one OF
his assistants broke down during the
manoeuvres OF the North Atlantic
squadron last August. and he has been
under treatment in one OF the naval hos
pitfalls ever since.
The assistant was retired some
months ago. but as 1t was thought that
Mr.. Tower would ultimately recover. he
was continued at the hospital. His
recovery has been SO slow, however.
that the hospital authorities came to
the conclusion that IL would be better
for him to be ordered before a retiring
board.
Mr.. Tower is an officer OF long SER
vice. having served during the entire
period of the civil war, and has always
had important duty on shore and ahoat.
The Navy Register. just issued. shows
that as many as twelve engineer OFF,
GERS were retired during the past year,
and that only four of them retired on
account OF age. That the conditions ex-
listing In the navy are such that a
greater strain is thrown on the engineer
than on any other officer Is shown by
the fact that, of all officers retired for
causes other than age. the engineer
corps had Ala per cent of its members
retired, the medical corps ID per cent,
the line ala per cent. and the pay
corps / per cent. SO that 1t may be
broadly stated that the percentage OF
engineer officers retired for causes other
than age is twice as great as the ave.
rage in the three other sea-going corps
of the navy for the same causes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-24
Fatal @. & G. Train-wreck.

KNOXVILLE. TENN. January a.
A passenger train from Cincinnati. south
bound. on the Queen and Crescent road,
was wrecked at the mouth OF the tunnel
this morning. at Memo. The engine and
mall-car were wrecked. Fireman Charles
Clarke, Of Somerset. was killed. and En-
gineer John Fowler badly hurt No PAS
sengers were injured
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-24

Tombstone for His Son, Killed IN =
Similar Way.

r CHARLESTON, s. c., January "a
special to the News and Courier from
Batesburg, S. c.. says: Mr.. Jacob RI
singer. OF tho Hollow-creek section Of
Lexington county. went to Leesviile this
morning after a tombstone, 10 put over
the grave OF his son, who was killed In
a railroad accident In Alabama last
year. While in the depot he heard an
engine, and in attempting 10 cross the
track to attend 20 his team, he was
knocked down by the engine and instant
ly killed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-24
ENGINEER TOWER TO BE RETIRED
strain ON the Corps to which He
Belongs.

WASUINGTON, January 5.-ChieI-
Eneineer George T. Tower. United
states navy. who was before the naval
retiring board at the Washington navy
ward this week, has been recommended
for retirement Mr.. Towers's last duty
was as chief engineer OF the battle
ship Indiana. but he remained there
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-24
CAGES POLITICAL RECORD.
A single Trxer and Three Times
Voter for Cleveland.
Washington star

The report that Lyman Gage. Of Chi
cago. may be appointed Secretary Of the
Treasury. has created surprise hera Nh
understood that Mr.. Gage II fvse-tradsr
and a believer in Henry os>. gc's single
tar theory. and that he nas voted To-
Cleveland three times-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-24

Superintendent be allowed TO purchase
such an outfit for the ambulance as he
sees NECESSARY. for sum not exceeding
$50 Those present at the first meeting
were Messrs. Brock. Hobson. Miller,
Smith. Snead. Wake. and Cottrell; at
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-24

three grades I'm the school and Foushee
was IN the highest grade az the time Of
the killing. He Is a very bright boy
witness said. and explained hat when
foushee came TO the reformatory he only
knew his alphabet. Now he Is in the
Fourth Reader" and has mastered frac-
tons in arithmetic Witness was thrown
In daily contact with the boy. and never
saw him do a thing that would lead him
to believe him crazy.
Comparing Jordon with Foushee, wit
ness said JordOn was considerably the
weaker OF the two. He has been in the
lower grade ever since he has been in the
reformatory. and yet hardly knows his
A. 70 C's. Witness never observed any
Intimacy between Foushee and Jordon,
and didn't know that they were intimate.
Mr.. +. l.. Thompson was recalled TO
the stand. and he corroborated in the
main what Mr.. Gibson had testified TO-.
He said that Foushee was an apt pupil,
and was up to the night before the kill
ing monitor Of the dormltory. He never
saw him do anything that would lead him
TO doubt his sanity In selecting moni-
tors. witness always selected the most
intelligent and best boy in the ward.
When Mr.. THOMPSON concluded the
prosecution rested it's case. and recess
was taken until $3.50 o'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-24
II WANT MIR. ROUNTREE To
RESIGN.

The committee appointed by the Gay
Ward Branch of the Good Government
League last night 10 walt upon MI.
Henry W. Rountree. member OF the COM
mon Council from Clay Ward. and ask
him TO withdraw his letter or resignation
as a member OF that body. fulnlled the
office assigned IT, The committee was
composed OF Messrs. Jonn u. furcen'
Littel Wilson, and Mann. 3. Vaientlle;
,rnesa gentlemen were cordially received
nv Mr. Rountree at his residence, on
Elovd avenue. and after they had stated
20 him the object OF their mission, the
CIov Ward Councilman thanked the COM
,nittee and the branch for their kindly
axnressions OF confidence and esteem
and said that he had under consideration
the matter OF Withdrawing his letter OF
resignation, and would soon give them his
answer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-24
GOES OVER TILL MONDAY.

When Mr.. Page concluded IL was
few minutes after midnight. and Mr.
Sands had yet 10 speak. Judge WICK
ham addressing the jury, SAID:
"Gentlemen,-It is after IL o'clock ana
the Sabbath. l have no disposition 10
make you labor on sunday MY own
orinion is that Il IS better to get through
the arpniment tonight. II is better for
The iury to have all sides of the case
before them. in order that they may con-
lar q between now and Monday. lf.
bowever. any member of the jury has any
conscientious scruples about laboring on
nc sabbath, I will stop the case here
Mr.. Frank Putze. one OF the jurymen.
once laid claim to such scruples. and
,na court adjourned until Monday at IL
o'clock.
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ana asked; why did you strike me: I
never did you an injury" nv
a, soushee replied, all OF n trenor: 81
axe slipped" 'ne
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-06-01
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. .Vha eaxunp
GRAN. DEPOS|TO DE.ChLzhDO
I EFECTOS DE PElETERlA
DON JAIME RULLAN
ATOCHA, 6, PONCE !

En este aLtiguo establecimiento Sc ace ba
de recibir un surtido de calzado &c ledss
clases de les M cap1ichosas formas, para
cabaleros, sen oras y piflos, que Sc detelian
q precios SIN COMPETENCIA. En- materiales
para zapateros &c complete Ell surtldo to-
uos los .efectos de primeIa calidad. Tam
bien Sc han rscibidCs driles asalgod0s, pa
reLzas paQue, baules de distintos tamaf1os
y preelos, maletas para visje, creas de hilo
superiores, .fIanelas oldinaflas, alpafgata-
de infnidsd de classes y precios, hnislma,
piel de rucia ETC., etc. Importation directa.
Ventss al por MAYOR y al DETAIL.
Ponce, Noslembre 10 ce 1896. v. g..
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ELECTR|C|STA AMERICANA

De regreso de los Estados- Unidos con una
extensa factuia de timbres, botones, bate
rias, alamores y demas accessories, ofrece de
puevo sus serylciOs para iDstaiac,ones elec
t1Icas .e todas classes, y psra nlqneiar objetos
poT medic dc la eiectrlcldad.
Ponce, 81 de More de 1895
(Cristina 81 LUIS SALAzAR
Nota 50 facilitan presupuestos para pain
5aS electrlcAa. Y. 8.
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DIRECTORIO COMMERCIAL
MARINA
FELICI, COSTA g Ca-ComIsionistss

CARLOS AE-dSCR eng.
8 lnpc-1soor.
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BIZ DlARIO DIR COAnO

Este coche saldra desde hoy diaria-
mente & las cinco de la manana de
Coamo, y retOrnara 8 las tres de Ia
tarde de Ponce.
PkECIOS DE PASAJES
DE Ooamo Ponce vice versa .. 100
: Juaua Diaz LOO
JaaEa Disz Ponce I" q IN
= Coto Laurel 3 Pcnce q al
Sc venden pasajes de ida vuelta
Ccamo Ponce valederos para 81
mismo d1a 8 S $50.
Agente en- Ponce don Francisco
Alsina, Cafe La Poneeaaa, calle de la
Marin,..-En Coamo, don Ramon
Aguild.- En- Jaana Diaz, don Jose
PUG Morell, Hotel Versailles. -En
Coto Laurel, estabiecimiento de don
francisco Martin.
Coamo, Novbre. 6 de 1896. 3m. alt
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-06-01
c0MPRIMID0s De vlcHY De FEplT
Espe eclfco Salvador
DE JUAN SIERRA URGELL

Con este especifco desaparecen los barros
y la picazon que producer las erupciones en
ei cuerpo. Es Ell sercsde1o ''qulta- dolor. -
Sc usa en- frleciones J Sc aplica en- eche ts.
casos distintos.
Vendese en- Juana- Disz-barrio de Hato
puerto casa del inventor solamente.
Unico dep0sito en- la isla. En- Ponce, Ca
sa de don Jose Saivatella Iss bel, esquina s
Mayor casa del inventor Juana- Diaz, Ha
to tuerco.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-06-01
FQSFATINA FALIfRES. Aua,saso asiss m

MR.. CHARLES BUCHET, director de ia
'Farmacla Central de Francla", rar1s,
ceItifca
"Que habiendo analizado 81 aqua de Flo
rida preparada por 81 Lcdo. D. A. Oervoni,
Arroyo, Puerto Rico, resulta contener un
cinco por ciento de acei.es esenciales paros
comprobados pordiversos procedimientos.
Ademas los examenes cualitatlvos de las
esencias muestran que son de muy buena
calidad."
Ell certifcado original de este analisis Sc
halla en- pooer de la administration lie La
DEMooRAoIA, que puede ensefarlo a quie1
10 desee. Demuestra por 10 ta1to este re-
sultado obtenido por 81 laboratorio del mejor
establecimiento farmaceutlco de Francla,
Que q ecepclon Gel Aqua Florida Murray
Iamman, no hay otra despues de la nues
ira Que contenga igual oantidad de esen
cias. Esto unide al hmitadIslmo preclo
que Sc vende hoy este altlcnio en- ia asis, l.;
ce Que nuestra Aqua Florida morezca ia pre-
ferencia que Sc le "a reeonoclendo en- tode
el pals.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-06-01

sstraasssasnEa, lfassn x,axoG NO de Vicae
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-06-01

Sc vende

Un coche de dos asientcs, nuevo un pia-
no vertical, en- magrifico es tadc.
Ipfor M ara dcn Miguel CCya Ateoha pro
loD gacion Note. Abril Il de1SS7-1m.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-06-01
EARA OARRkrNRAS

Sc vs,sds cass ns:tad de ~ ralor, s,sa nd
qssi,sa sfituradora de piee'ra Dse.auda para ca
Yeseras. con "a ca1assa y dss:Gs ciss0s, es
azy .se,s ess.sdo y s<s s:orti,sete ds rer*sstc
slGxe "a :stsSese psede dssiqisss 6os Ro
GS1sGrx.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-06-01

En- esta imprenta Sc
hacen toda clase de ira
bajos por dificiles que sean
Y a precios m6dicos.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-06-01
mARTlRES DEL ASmA!


''Sres. ScoTr Y BOVINE, Nueva York-Muy
Sres. mios:-He usado su preparation :. Emul-
sion de Scott" de aceite de higaco de bacalao con
hipofosftos de cal de dos casos que me
han dado excelentes resutados; rno era de
bronquitis capilar otro de bronquial
cuyos parasismos eran sumamente dolorosos.
Los efectos del preparado en- Ambas enfermeda-
des han sdo efcaces. Soy de Uds. S. s. v amigo.
LIDO. JOSE RAMON LUNALB. Miembro del
Juro Medico de Santo Domingo Medico de los
Asilos de Benefcencia Y Manicomios. Gale de
Sanchez No. %. Santo Domingo, R. D."
La Emulsion de Scott sana toda irri-
taclon de la Garganta y los Pulmones.
Este preparado es conocido desde hace
mas de veinte afios y altamente aprecia-
do universalmente por los Senores Me-
dicos como la medicina mas raciona1
perfecta y efcaz que Sc conoce para e1
que Sc manifestan por debi-
da de fuerZas, &c. Los componentes de Ia
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-06-01
LOS MEJORES ACEITES PARA Fl A[UMbRADO
DE LAS FANIIIAS, LAS MARCAS
Luz bri||ante ELEFAN TE
Luz solar e AguiIa J"
las cuales estan registradas certfcadas

Estes a aceites. + 70
ducto de una f. bri
caci6n especial, de
bida q la experie ncia
acquirida d u r a n t c
much 8 amos en- la in
dustria de rehnar pc
troleo, tanto en- los
Estados U aidos, CO
mo en- Cuba, Mexico
y otros pa1ses, son,
S no sups r.ore , igua
les 4 los mejores que
Sc importan del ex
trarj.ro. bajo diver
SOS nombres y mar
cas-. va por sus bue
mas cuaIidades iuml
nicas, cuanto por la
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-06-01

FELIPE VA1LLANT-Agente de nero-
aics, enosrgado de lanohas, careas desca-
gss ds eaboSajss-PlaYS de Ponce.
CIuDAD
ANTONIO MATTEL z RRTJN ET0
Aalf Portagass, Fcaoe, Paerlo-taico.
CLARA THlLLET. -Especsfco THrtLET
Para Is angina para otras enfermeda3s.
ae Is garganta he - boea.-Fa-masia d.
9errsr-
JAIME RULLAN, ATooHA 6.-Tiene
eoi-stantemente eu su sssaEiacim,ento de
pa-eteria, fnateriales para zapaueros ca.
4~dc da lodas Glasses.
ARECIBO
1ORALKS Z CC.-Aima.sa j. orox,
.2nas, CS,ls doi Pneas@.
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f&bricante de despolpadoras de CATS ds
los siste1lss Rollo Disco, como tsmbies
Cedszos, Tahonas, Ruedas hidraulicas, Ids
lac.tes, secaderas todx olase dc naaquin.
ria para safe, picar verbs, desgsanar naa.
ess., sto. Hero, sebss > Drcles Sc bssys
2Lanchas fundido.
Ifdanzs hi ornaes. jpn de S96.
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1mpOrtante

Don Jests Abalo J don Ramon Orespo
ofrecen pastOs nuy Duenos, cn Salinas, COB
cercadOs especiai.s agUas abundantes.
Sin disputa son los meJores de dlcho pue-
bio, y en- condiciones especiales para el de-
sarrollo del ganado.
L. da persona que quiera enviar ganado,
puede dlrigirlo los seferes Abaio y Crespo.
Sallnes,
Preclo:- Una cs beza de ganado. 81 MI.
Ponce, Enero ~ DE- 1897 Ind
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hCBERTO GRAHAM
IEG BNIlRO
Once, kxeyto-RicO

Esquelas fhnbres, { precios m6dico.
Ga tipos apropiados, Se dan notaa para
-klslAx 81 IL siudad.
aA~~sNxa e. La T}sae~~~@S
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21
Whiskey COnstables.

Any demand from the opponents OF the dis
pensary law for the reduction OF the constao
ulary force should be regarded for what 1t IL
worth. The same people who seem 10 DE
spise the profit system OF the dispensary no"
call for the reduction of the police force.
No doubt that every opponent OF the law
and every man who contemplates dealing 10
liquor surrepLitiously would endorse tnlt
course.
But there is another class who maintain
that the majesty OF the law should be main
tained.
Speaking for the Press and Banner we be
lieye that the number of the whiskey con
stables should be doubled, and the energy Of
all of them should be doubled.
Having been constantly reminded Of the
ex pense of enforcing the dispensary law, We
are led to enquire If there is not great expense
attended in the en- forcement OF any law. Ii
there not expense incurred in enforcing the
law against theft?
1t seems TO US that the State pays out large
sums annually for attempts to punish muir
derers.
1t will be apparent to any one hat oficers
with large salaries are employed to do noth
ing else than to en- force these and other laws
But no sneak seller OF liquor would favor
the employment of any ~constables IN his
neighborhood. The fact Ia. we doubt II he
could see any special reason for employing
constable les in any part of the State.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21
Why Should Editors Testify &:

In a grea, number Of cases where the negro
is the offender the newspapers proceed to
give q certificate of character-and that certi.
fcate is generally for bad character. Instead
of giving facts of the case or facts concerning
the life and doings OF the criminal, matters OF
opinion are given.
In like manner, II some bank cashier steals
the money OF a bank he Invariably gets from
the newspapers, a certificate OF previous good
character. He nearly always belongs to the
best families Of the place, and was generally
a star in society.
liza woman should act so as to get her name
unpleasantly connected with some event that
startles or shocks the community, she is often
described as being beautiful in person.
The point which We would make is that
Whether one Is good or bad or pretty is o
matter Of opinion, which opinion is irrelev
am to the case In point. What the public
want is statements Of facts, and not the
stereotyped expressions about "bad negroes
the social standing OF dishonest cashiers that
steal their banks, or the editors expert testi,
mony as to whether an erring woman is
pretty.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21
Here to Stay.

The dispensary law Is the solution OF the
liquor question. 1t is the browning glory of
the Reform movement, and the great MAORI.
~ or our people demand Its enforcement. =
The best evidence that 1t is q good law, and
that 1t is the work Of the temperance people,
lies In the fact that the saloon men n liquor
men every where opposed it. They are spending
large sums Of money to break down the re-
strictions that are being placed on the sale OF
intoXicannts.
Judging from the enthusiastic desire Of the
opponents of the law to attend a funeral. we
are impressed with the idea that the liquor
men are getting tired OF the fight. The
friends OF the dispensary would like to see
peace, but they will see the law enforced first.
, When you find a man who thinks the dis
pensary is dead, or ought to be dead, make a
little examination. and you will likely ind
that he is an Original package'-that is to
say, that he has not at any time been a friend
to the law. A real friend to the law would
not desert II because of the detractions. or as
saults, OF It's enemies.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21
Growing Popularity and Strength OF
the

Having seen notices in newspapers 10 the
effect that public sentiment was turning
against the dispensary, our Local anu
Snecial, interviewed a number or people on
the subject, and his report was that "senti-
ment seems TO be all one way" Asking ior
names he reported as endorsing the law some
Of those who were once most pronounced
AGAINST the law. Implacable foes OF Illlman
also endorse the law. Our opinion Is, ina
the opponents of the law will not exceeu
more than from five to eight per cent. OF This
community.
The dIspensary is the solution OF Inc iiquor
Question. and we are more firmly convinced
than ever that the law will triumph over It's
enemies. Its enemies having pointed out the
weak places, q the Law having been
STRENGTHENED where it was vulnerable, the
Courts and the liquor dealers will be power
less to de feat the will of the people. They
may defeat justice for a time, but when peo-
pie conscientiously work for the right, the re-
suit is inevitable.
Double the police force, and let the Cover
nor do his whole duty. and temperance and
morality will triumph over drunkenness and
debauchery.
Temperance and morality on one size.
Drunkenness and debauchery on the otner.
Let the citizen align himself.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21
Visitors TO the Cotton Mill.

During the construction OF the Abbeville
Cotton Mill, and since the operation Of the
machinery has commenced, those In charge
nave welcomed all visitors at all times.
Ample time having been given in which al
may have seen the mill, 1t is now proposed
to impose some restrictions.
While President Bailey will take great
pleasure in showing all friends through the
mill, If they really come for that purpose, ye'
the doors must be shut TO those curious peo
pie who come merely to spend an idle hour.
Visitors, to a greater or less extent, disturb
the operatives in their work, and 1t is thought
best in consideration of this fact, TO reduce
the number of visitors to the mill.
Superintendent Peckham is generally busy
and has but little time to spend with stran'
gers. Those who really desire to go through
the mill should apply to President Bailey
who is always courteous, and Is ever obliging
If the circum stances permit.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21
Bits.

Warrenton, July 10, 1897.
Just want to write enough To show thal
we were not drowned during the hard rain.
The picnic has been changed from the l4th
of August to the Slst Of July. We hope the
change will be noticed and more people come
with better filled askets.
Mr.. w. H. Wilson spent Sunday night In
the city.
Mr.. K. B. Cheatham has been elected prin'
cipal OF the Antreville High school.
Mr.. j. G.. Cheatham spent Saturday night In
Lebanon.
The picnic at Mr.. Billy Hammond's Satur.
day was a success. The rain kept the candi'
dates from speaking.
Mrs. S. Il. Cheatham, Mrs. r. M. Gardner
and Mr.. J. Z. Cheatham spent Monday night
with relatives in Antreviile.
No one from the city took advantage OF the
excursion to Atlanta.
There is a war raging between Warrenton
and Sharon about the supposed school dis
trict. AS to how 1t will end Prof. Grier will
decide about next Monday.
Mrs. 3. NJ. Cheatham spent Sunday night in
the city.
Several people from Warrenton and Sharon
went 10 hunt Prof. Grler last week but he was
in the swamp.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21
Further Demands for Answer.

Editor Press and Banner:
Inquiry was made through your paper two
weeks ago calling for IN explanation from
Mr.. J. l.. Mcmillan concerning the extra quo
Ia registration books 1t is said he had for Dom
aids and other precincts. This special repre-
sentative was commissioned by the peoples
servants. Abbeville with records and in
structions address not nor delivered to
commissioners election but to private cit
izen who no doubt was In full accord with the
assumed bosses rather than the servants.
Certainly the voters and taxpayers are en-.
titled to a full and fair answers to Query. II
the records and Instructions sent out by this
special ambassador on June 26th past for par
ty or parties other than the legal officials ap.
pointed by the county board who had charge
enrolled register, having been qualified to
pass upon each and every person offering 10
cast his ballot and If properly equipped, ad:
ministering oath, &C., complying to all and
every letter OF law.
viii the clerk, commissioners or the custo.
dian in charge registration records now come
forward and with clean hands tell the people
why the said books and. instructions given
over as before stated herein, and what use
and effect could be made conducive TO honest
vote and count.
Adieu for present.
Taxpayer and Fair Play.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21
Police Outrage.

The police of Atlanta broke up a masked
ball one night last week, and sent a number
OF men and women to the guard house.
The charge seemed to be that the women
were Improper persons''-not that they had
dressed more scantily than is customary
among stage actors.
When the police force went to do some
thing to make themselves notorious they
can raid "improper'' women-or women who
are suspected of being "~improper."
or all the ~disreputable acts that men ever
commit, the greatest are among those which
are perpetrated against fallen women"-wo
men Who have not a friend on earth, and who
may have but little hope for the hereafter.
W. have no proper words with which to
characterize the act OF depressing the
friendless, even though they fail to come up
to the ideal Of our orthodox standards.