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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-06-11
The Patent Office Scandal.

1t is not remarkable that bill has
been introduced in Congress imposing
a heavy fine or Imprisonment upon al
legged patent attorneys who offer prizes
and medals as an lndurement 10 apply
for a patent. A more taking scheme
for obtaining money has seldom been
invented. Thousands have been
caught by it, and have lost, not only
the money they have paid the attorney
and the government, but in a jack,
o'lantern pursuit of fortune, in a prom
ised but never to be obtained patent
have stopped work and even mortgag-
ed or sold their property. The aggre-
gate misery from this source is pathetic
to contemplate.
These attorneys have advertised far
and wide that ideas are patentable, aud
have a commercial and marketable
value. A most Elusive and hurtful de-
ception. The list of patents wanted
which they send to stimulate inven-
ton, as matter of course, embrace
classes in which there are already
from 10 to 100 patents granted. Indeed,
it is impossible to print list of 100 in
ventions, without mentioning at least
80 that have each been covered by
many patents.
1t is kindness on the part OF the
government to refuse the grant of pat
ents, as it does in nine cases in ten, to
these deluded applicants, for the grant
of firmly, worthless patent for an al
most obsolete device would only in
volve the owner 10 further fruitless ex-
pense.
All these attorneys have so-called
sale agency annexes, aud, under the
pretence of being able to sell the pat
ent, still further fleece the poor men
and women by getting their money
for advertising OF course, they never
sell, for the patents they procure are
weak and worthless, and no one post.
ed in the class OF invention to which
they appertain would accept them as
gift.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-06-11

up for right at the expense of rabid
criticism and abuse. The situstion is
critical and must be relieved. We are
disposed to let the tariff bill go into
effect before we judge of the effect of
the change, but the deluded and mis-
used thousands who believed the trash
that was thrown at them before cleo
ton day, see the writing on the wall
too late for immediate relief. but
not so for a valued lesson in vote get
ting manipulation, which we hope they
will not soon forget.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-06-11
Lees Report on the Death of DR.
Ruiz in Cuba.

The report of William J. Calhoun,
the special commissioner of President
Mckinley, who with Consul-General
Lee investigated the death of DR.. Ri
cardo Ruiz whilst in prison in Guam
abaco, held by the Spanish authorities,
and the causes relating thereto, has
been received at the Executive Man
sion. 1t is signed by General Lee and
relates the result of the researches of
the commissioner to find out the true
cause of the Americans death. Whilst
not charging murder directly and with
no clear evidence to warrant such a
grave suspicion, the report goes thor
oughly into the case and brings out
clearly that Spain violated the treaty
rights of DR.. Ruiz by combining him
incommunicado for 315 hours. just 243
hours more than allowed by the treaty.
which states that no citizen of the
United States shall be tried by an ex-
ceptional tribunal, but exclusively by
ordinary jurisdiction, except in cases
where persons are captured bearing
arms in hand DIR. Ruiz was charged
with conspiracy, but the evidence
taken in the case showed him to have
been quiet, orderly person who con-
Quoted his profession and that to no
ones knowledge was he engaged in
any plot or instruction. The report
further tells of the message to his wife
and children found scratched on the
chair in his cell, and also states the
opinion of the doctor that made the
autopsy. All acknowledge that an
abrasion was made upon the head of
the deceased, but do not unanimously
consider that death resulted therefrom.
Two of the physicians were Spaniards
and one an American. The latter says
that the abrasion was nearly two
inches long and easily produced the
fatal result. Consul-General Lee says
that it may be that the knowledge Of
how Ruiz came to his death will never
be known. Many that were called to
testify failed to put in an appearance
and those who were questioned were
guarded on every point that could be
taken up against them by their gov
eminent. So it was impossible to ar
rive at the correct facts in the case, but
the commission, at least the American
part of it, are certain that Dr. Ruiz did
not commit the deed himself, although
he may have been crazed and insane as
the Spanish claim, and that Spain is
responsible for the death of DR. Ruiz.
What action President Mckinley will
take is not certain, but it is said that
he now holds strong sentiments in
Cuba's favor, and may at some future
time recommend vigorous action in
her behalf.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-06-11
Death of Admiral Lee.

Rear-Admiral Samuel Philips Lee,
United States Navy, retired, died at
his home in Silver Springs, Mont
gomery County, Saturday afternoon
last, aged IS years, of paralysis. Ad.
mlral Lee is descendant of the ia
nous Light Horse Harry Lee and
other Revolutionary heroes and his
own war record is one of the most
honorable in history. At his bedside
was his son, Hon. Blair Lee, late
Democratic candidate for Congress
from the Sixth District, his wife and
Francis p. Blair. The deceased was a
Virginian by birth.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-06-11
The Urbana Horror.

In Urbana, Ohio, last week occurred
one of the most shocking events in the
history of lynch law in this country.
A colored man committed an assault
upon the widow of an editor in that
place, and although the court had
melted out the full extent of the law i'm
the case that was allowable by the stat
utes, an angry mob rushed into the face
of rifles and bayonets in the hands of
the State militia, which had been
summoned to protect the prisoner.
took him from the Jail and lynched
him to a tree in the public square. All
this at the expense of the lives of two
of the crowd and the wounding of
many Others, for the Colonel of the
company when the crowd pressed for
ward would not listen to the threats
of the sheriff, gave the command to
fire and volley oflead surged through
the close mass of humanity. Two fell
in their tracks, others manned and
bleeding rushed from the scene. This
was previous tc the lynching. A larger
crowd soon gathered and the Mayor
CT the town pleaded with the citizens
and soldiers not to longer disturb the
peace and order of the city, but to no
effect. The soldiers dared not shoot
again upon their fellow citizens and
the mob had its own way. This is
north of the Mason and Dixon line.
where so much criticism of the South
and its lynchings are often heard At
ter all it seems that all are human and
are swayed by the same emotions.
Following this terrible event comes the
news of lynching at Princess Anne,
State of Maryland, after sentence of
death had been passed upon the pris-
oner by the court, and despite the
pleadings of the Judge, who descend
ed from the bench when the distur-
bance arose and appeared before the
mob and tried to argue with them.
Anderson, the negro, was charged and
committed for assault upon Mrs. BEN
jamin L. Kelly, of Somerset County.
he was taken from the custody of the
officers of the law, and with a rope
around his neck was soon dangling
from the limb of tree. This is a very
grave offense against the majesty of
the law, and clearly some remedy is
needed to uphold the law even in such
trying cases. Governor Lowndes sug-
gests that the Chief Executive should
be given authority to remove such
trials in felonious assault to other
courts where the intense feeling does
not run so high and the law would be
allowed to take its course without re-
course to desperate means to enforce
it.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-06-11
Republican Silver Party

The National Silver Republican
party held a meeting in Chicago last
Tuesday, which was attended by dele
gates from 80 States in the Union.
Besidese these many representative
silver men were present and took
great interest in the proceedings.
Chairman Charles A. Towne called
the meeting to order and stated the OBJ
ject of the new party or old party on
new lines. They will heartily Coop
crate with any party having the resto-
ration of silver to its former bimetallic
position at heart. They expect many
recruits before the time comes again
for decisive action and they seem thor
0hghly In earnest.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-06-11
Baptist Meeting.

During the busy days of the Bapttt
Convention held in this city, the trae
over the Pennsylvania Railroad wei
crowded with passengers from the Y
west as we'll as from different parts
the State. 1t is gratifying to sI1
that all speak of the care and aug,
ton shown them by the agents OF u
line as well as those in direct cnake
of the trains. Our agent in this ~
was kept busy througout the week y
giving the information desired by Ii
strangers who crowded the Penny !
vania stations. In this way the ~
sylvania people have gained wfu,
wide reputation and through su9
policy the people are always attrafeu
to the popular line of railways.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-06-11
The German Baptist Convention

For the past week train after train
on the various railroads leading into
Frederick have been crowded with
delegates and visitors to the great
Dunkard meeting which has taken
place at our beautiful Fair Grounds.
Crowds have came in from the far west
over the Baltimore and Ohio and
Pennsylvania Railroads. The rail-
roads have sent their representatives
here to make known the wonderful
facilities afforded the travelling public
over their respective lines. 1t is graf
flying to state that those who have at
tended the great meeting have been
more than pleased with the selection
of the present site The ample accom-
modations, the beautiful grounds, the
grand scenery, together with unsur-
passed accommodations, marks this
spot a the future meeting place for all
such associations. Among those who
were instrumental in having Frederick
selected a the present meeting place
of the German Baptists was the indie
fatigable agent of the Pennsylvania
Railroad, and Captain Bond, Of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. In
season and out of season Captain Bond
lent his energies in extolling the many
and varied attractions of the beautiful
city of Freder elk. The Fair Grounds,
so we'll noted all over the Union, was
TO be the place of meeting. Here
with two great trunk lines leading into
the city there was every reason to sup
pose that the meeting would be the
greatest success of this wonderful
organization. Few men in Mary
land have had such experience Is these
gatherings a Captain Bond. On the
18th day of April 1855, after serving
in the Confederate army for four long
years, this gallant young Confederate
under the service Of the lamenied
Prescott Smith, entered the employ
Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
Then this road was in the zenith of its
power. During the war it had trans
ported thousands of Union troops to
the seat of war and President Lincoln
had made known his high regard for
the late John W. Garrett a> well a the
courteous and efficient general man
ager of the then great Baltimore and
Ohio. Since that time, in all its vlcis-
STUDIES, the ever worthy and efficient
Bond has fought and won his way
step by step until to day he has entire
charge of the passenger business, local
and through, under Mr. Martin and
Shriver, who have recently been in
stalled into positions under the receiv-
ership of this once great Baltimore and
Ohio. For the past vi * excursions
from all parts of the Baltimore and
Ohio and Pennsylvania have been
pouring into Frederick. The Balti-
more ana Ohio, Captain Bond states,
will have transported into this city
between eight and ten thousand peo-
pie Few men have made more
friends in this State than Captain
Bond. To his credit it can be said
that he is one of the few Maryland
people who still seem able to hold an
position in this road, and his
ability must be recognized by all rail-
road men, as he is more feared and
dreaded in a railroad competition than
most in the business.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-06-11
The True Situation.

IT is gratifying to learn through the
editorial columns of the Baltimore
San, that they are disposed to believe
that Senator German is far more con-
sentative in his present management
OF party matters, than he has
heretofore been. Be that as it may,
the Sun should bear in mind, that it is
unfair to the thousands of Democrats
in the State, to be everlastingly max
ing Mr.. German an issue in Maryland
politics. Let our senior Senator take
his chances with every other Democrat,
who may desire to enter the contest
for the position of United States Sena-
tor If the people do not want him,
they will certainly not select repre-
sentatives who Will cast their ballots
for him in the Senatorial contest.
Should he be defeated, we believe he
will accept the decision of his party
like an honorable man, and not seek
to disorganiZe it because he may have
failed in a laudable ambition to sue
coed himself as Senator. Those who
think he has had sufficient honors
from his party, will exert their infiu-
ence against him, rs they have a per-
feet right to do. As TO the necessity of
the Democratic party selecting their
best men to represent them in the next
contest, We fully agree with the Sun
and do not hesitate to urge upon DEM
ocrats throughout the State, to select
their best men, not only for the big of
fees but for all the offices. We believe
the people of Maryland can with per-
feet assurance depend upon better
condition of affairs under Democratic
rule, than what we have been treated
to since our proud old State has passed
into the hands of our ancient enemy.
Let Democrats of whatever past views
they may have entertained, enter the
ranks as loyal soldiers-there is no rea-
son why all should not stand on a
broad generous platform, where every
man will be treated according to his
true merits Get out of the old ruts
and let the fellows who have been liv-
ing off of the party for years have a
rest. If any good soldier should be
continued by his constituents, we shall
not grumble, for they should be the
judges of their own situation. Still,
we can take into the fold thousands of
the young and active men, who have not
pushed to the front simply because they
have felt that there was no room. Some
new blood may be needed all along the
line. We want TO see Mary land re-
deemed and there is no one man who
can destroy the grand old party of the
people. Give the people fair and hon
est primaries. Let there be full rep
resentation at our conventions and if
the majority cannot be respected under
such circumstances, then nothing on
earth will suit the people who cry for
fair play, yet are so full of personal ha-
tired of individuals, that nothing can
be seen save through their narrow
glasses. With united party we can
sweep the State. Let Baltimore
start off with first-class nominations
and the counties will follow. Then
let those interested in the welfare of
Maryland see that our legislation tends
to elevate the law makers and bring
peace and prosperity to the people.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-06-11
WORK OF CONGRESS.
What Our Legislators Have Been
Doing the Past Week.

The Senate Monday disposed of the
lumber paragraph in the tariff bill by
defeating the motion of Senator Vest
to place white pine on the free list.
On the final vote eight Democratic
Senators voted against Mr.. Vests
proposition, namely, Messrs. Bacon
and Clay, of Georgia, White, of Cali
fornia; McEnery, of Louisiana: Nc
Laurln and Tillman, of South Caro-
lima; Martin, of Virginia, and Raw
Inns, of Utah. MIR. Allison, in charge
of the bill, announced that the sugar
schedule would be passed over to-day
and the tobacco schedule be taken up.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-06-11
B. & o. Summer Book.

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad has
just issued very handsome book for
summer travel, describing the noun,
tain resorts. springs and baths located
on and adjacent to their lines; also all
the various watering places onthe At
lantic Coast. The routes for reaching
them are set forth in a comprehensive
and clear manner. The book is print
ed on fine paper, beautifully illustrat-
ed, and will prove of valuable assls-
lance to parties contemplating sum-
mer tour.
Copies can be had by applying toll
various B. & o. agents or by sending
10 cents in stamps to cover postage 70
j. NJ. Schryver, General Passenger
Agent, Baltimore, Md.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-06-11

IT would seem that the advocates Of
civil service reform in Baltimore are
unaware of the fact that hundreds OF
the most prominent Republican Clubs
of the country have their petitions al
ready sent to Congress, asking that
the civil service law may tie abolished.
These petitions have been extensively
signed and have already been present
ed by various members. Thus we see
what Republican ideas Of civil service
reform really means.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-06-11
Reduced Rates to Winchester, Va

On account of the Firemen's State
Convention at Winchester, Va, July
Z to 8, the B. & o. R. r. will sell
round trip tickets from all points on
its lines east of the Ohio River, not in
GLIDING Pittsburg, Parkersburg and
Wheeling, for all trains July to 8, in
elusive, valid for return passage until
July II, inclusive. Rate from Fred
erick 81 IS, and correspondingly low
rates from other stations.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-06-11
Saengerbund Festival.

The B. & o. will sell tickets to Phil.
adelphia from all points on its lines
east Of the Ohio River, for all trains
June 10 to %, inclusive, valid for re.
turn passage until June 26, inclusive,
at rate of one single fare for the
round trip.
For further information, call on the
nearest B. & o. Agent.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-06-11

THE Evening Ncws. our wide-awake
daily, has shown most commeudable
spirit of enterprise in writing the great
German Baptist meeting in this city.
A welI-equipped corps of correspon-
dents under the efficient Mckinney
has charge Of matters, and from the full
reports it seems that nothing has es-
capped them
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-06-11

With the blood full of humors. the
heated term is all the more oppressive.
Give the system a thorough cleansing
with Ayers Sarsaparilla and a dose or
two of Ayers Pills, and you will enjoy
summer as never before in your life.
Just try this for once, and you'll not
repent it.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-06-11
FRIDAY. JUNE II, 1897.

SEVERAL Senators are said to have
expressed the opinion that Congress
would finish the consideration of the
tariff bill by the Goth of June. and that
it would become law by the first Of
July.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-06-11

The United Fire Company of Fred
erick came out with high honors at the
State Firemens' Association meeting in
Annapolis yesterday. They won first
prize in the reel race, first prize in the
hook and ladder contest and second
prize in the drill exercise The Inde-
pendent team came out second in the
reel race.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-06-11
Something to Depend ON

Mr.. James Jones, of the drug m u
Jones q Son. Cowden, Ill, in speansi .S =
DR.. Kings New Discovery, says ~ i1 fs
winter his wife was attacked Atn -
Grippe, and her case grew so sefus ,l az
physicians at Cowden and Pana;ouie ~
nothing for her. 1t seemed to dei0P m.O
Hasty Consumption. Having ME
New Discovery in store, and seng lot sr =,
it, he took bottle home, and tne sun s~
prise of all she began to get 6etIeI tiles 4ges
first dose, and half dozen Eiar T DDS
cured her sound and well, ~. nlnI
New Discovery for ConsumJon, Oous o5
and Colds is guaranteed tot, tnls 81"
work. Try it. Free trial Files al a. =
Pearre's Drug Store.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-06-11

You will do US a great favor by sending US
the names OF parties who are not taxing the
"CIrIzES" and whom you think would ap-
pieclate a sample copy.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-06-11

Communications on interesting subjects are
ways desired. sign name in full, not for pub
licauon, pul commence. Write only on one
side of paper.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-06-11
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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-06-11

Professor Alvin Clark, the great tel
escopic tense maker, who constructed
the Licks and Yerkes lenses, the
largest in the world, died at Cam
bridge, Mass, on Wednesday last.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-06-11

Do you take the CrzEN? II no.,
send us your dollar Nv anu Aeep
posted.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-06-11
A Weekly Price List of Articles
of Commerce, Revised and Cor
rected Just Before Going
to Press.
GENERAL COUNTRY PRODIGY

Corrected for the CITIZEN every week
by Mr.. w. II. Kline, No. 81 n. Market
street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-03
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
NOTICE TO
Providence Architects.
Competitive Plans Invited for a
Six Room Primary and Kin
dergarten School
Building.
Office of the Clerk Of Committees,

CITY Hail. March y, 1871.
The Joint Standing Committees OF the City
Council on City Property and Education.
which were directed by resolution No. 62, APP
proved February 49, 1897, to obtain plans,
specifications and estimates of the cost OF
brick six-room primary and kindergarten
school building. hereby invite competitive
plans and specifications therefor from all
architects having an Office or place Of business
III the City of Providence.
Plans and specifications with "A sritable
dentifyiny mark and accompanied by sealed
nvelope containing the name and address OF
the author of such plans and specifications
will be received until TWELVE u1 o'clock
noon, or FRIDAY, APRIL I'd, 1877, at the
Office of the Superintendent OF Public Build.
ings. City Hall, Providence, where plat of
the lot on which it is proposed TO locate said
school building and the requirements for said
proposed school building may be seen daily,
Sundays excepted between the hours OF . a. m.
and o'clock II. M, except saturday, when
the City Hall closes at o o'clock p. IN.
For the best set of plans and specifications
submitted the sum of $50 will be paid
For the second best set OF plans and specifi-
cations the sum OF $50 will be paid and
FIR the third best set of plans and specifica-
tions the sum OF $50 will be- paid, e being ex-
pressly understood and agreed that the cost
of the accepted plans and specifications shall
be deducted from the final payment TO the
successful architect. By order of
BURMAH Il. PERKINS, Chairman.
ID. i HAYDEN, Clerk of Committees.
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-03
THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND
PROvIDENCE PLANTATIONS.

Providence, Sc.
Supreme Court, Appellate Division.
In re Petition of Trustees o. Phenix Savings
Bank for Authority TO Wind Up Its Busi-
ness.
The above petition, coming on TO be heard
this 18th day of March, A. d. 1897, upon con-
sderaton thereof, 10 Is ordered that said PEE
titlon be set down for further hearing on FRI
DAY, APRIL 9th. 1897, and that ten days
notice OF the pendency thereof be given 10 all
parties interested, by publication daily in the
Providence Evening Bulletin and in the Prov
idcnce News. and that the President. Direc.
tors Trustees, Treasurer and other officers of
said Bank are hereby enioned until further
order of this Court from proceeding further
in transacting the business OF banking.
Entered as the decree of Court, March Goth,
A. ID. 1897
BY order,
BERTRAM s. BLAISDELL Clerk.
A true copy-Attest:
BERTRAM $. BLAISDELL Clerk.
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