davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
Rachman,s Valley Items.

There were several heavy frosts last week
Fortunately but little injury was done to fruit
or vegetation.
After several shots Mr.. John Shailer sue
ceeded in killing an eagle which has had his
abode in this vicinity for several months. 1t
measured six feet eight inches from tip to tip.
The bird is now on exhibition in Westminster.
Corn is coming up nicely.
Agents OF all kinds are ut work through
this valley. Some of them belong TO the
"Never Let co. breed
On Sunday last 124 persons communed at
the Lutheran services. George S. Stonesifer
was installed as elder, and A. Feeser as
deacon.
While Herbert Babylon was returning from
church on the evening of the 18th ultimo, he
fell over an obstacle and broke an arm that
had been broken several times before.
Our Sunday school is in a fourishing con-
ditiou.
On May 10Th Rev. NJ. Roeder will ofiiciate
instead of Rev. G. NJ. Eyster, who will be
absent.
There is great deal OF sickness in this
community.
Last Sunday David Starner, wife and son
Clarence were guests of John A. kroh; Ed.
Tasto and family, of Forest Valley, at VIM.
X. Leppo's, and Noah Sellers, of near Mel
rose, at Jonas Shaffer's.
The resigns ton of Rev. c. M. Eyster, our
pastor, has been accepted with much regret.
Sunday school at 1:30 p. M; services at
$50 p. M. next Sunday by Il. J. Macallister.
Very little bark is being peeled in our
vicinity this spring.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
A Deed of Trust.

A copy of a deed of trust made in Carroll
county by Mrs. Irene c. Bennett, Daisy Cowan
and David Cowan, Jr., for the benefit of cred
itors to Thomas J. Coonan, Luther G. Stitely
and Edward o. Weant, all of Carroll county,
trustees, was filed for record in Baltimore on
the 4th instant. The deed conveys all of the
property of every kind of the grantors, inelu-
ding the interest of Mrs. Bennett, widow Of
Pinkney James Bennett, and Daisy Cowan,
in about two hundred acres of land located in
Carroll county; lot of land on the west side
of Main street, at Westminster, Carroll coun-
ty; a lot of land at the corner of Freshman
and Division streets, and a lot Of land on Har-
ford avenue, near North avenue, Baltimore;
27O shares of the capital stock of the Rosney
Iron and Lumber Company, limited, of Vir-
ginia, and also two lots of land at Westmin-
ster, Carroll county, conveyed to Daisy Cowan
and David Cowan, Jr., by james A. Ditien-
baugh. The deed was placed on file in Bal
timore, in order to convey the city property,
valued at about ST., 900 to the trustees.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
Census Takers for Carroll.

Supervisor William R. T.. s. Rollins, Of the
Third census district of Maryland, has APP
pointed the following census enumerators for
Carroll county:
Taneytown district-Prof Henry Meir and
James B. Gait.
Uniontowu district-T. F. Myers and Theo.
J. Myers.
Myers district-John A. Dell and Jonas
Frock.
Woolerys district-Grove j. Shipley and
VIM. S. Gambler
Freedom district-W. F. Fowble, VIM. d.
Selby and T. F. Bennett.
Manchester district. X. Miller and Jacob
Lynerd.
Westminster district-W. Fl. Paynter, Geo.
W. Babylon and Mordecai W. Babylon.
Hampstead districts. G. Myerly and }. L.
Switzer.
Franklin district-M. A. Aldridge.
Middleburg district. L. Valentine.
New Windsor distriet-A. Leo Franklin.
Union Bridge district-T. c. Phillips.
Mt. Airy district-Robert L. Glisan.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
UniOntOWn Items.

Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Harbaugh at
tended the funeral of Miss Mary Elizabeth
Cox at Union Bridge on Tuesday. Miss Cox
was well known in this vicinity.
Mrs. Wade Hampton Cummings, of Thigh
man, Md, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Reuben Matthias.
Mrs. Penelope Martin and daughter Miss
Jennie, of Westminster, are guests of Mr..
Harry Viewers family.
The NJ. p. Sunday school elected the fol-
lowing officers last Sunday: Superintendent
Mr.. Milton Zollickoffer; assistant superinten-
dents, Rev. B. w. Kindley and S. L. Weaver;
treasurer WIN. Zolickoffer; secretary, Miss
Anna Baust; assistant secretary, Miss Nettie
Myers; organist, Mrs. Frank Rumspert;
assistant organist, Miss Pearl McAllister; Ii
brarian, Grover Routson.
Miss Missouri Fleagle, of Yonkers, N. Y,
is visiting her uncle, Mr.. Obadiah Fleagle.
Dr. and Mrs. J. I. Shreeve were visitors at
Springfield Asylum. with company of friends
on Tuesday.
Mr.. Mock, State Superintendent of Sunday
schools, will lecture at Linwood on Saturday
evening, May 10. Subject, "That Girl of
Mine.'' On Sunday following there will be a
Sunday school rally in the Methodist Protest
ant Church at Uniontown, consisting of ser.
vices morning, afternoon and night, conducted
by Mr.. Mock, of Baltimore.
Children's day service will be held in the
NJ. p Church on June II. Notice will be
given as to the hour.
DIR. L. Clyde Routson, of Buckeysiown,
Nd. visited friends on Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Frank Palmer and family returned
from Thurmont on Friday.
Mr.. Harry Stultz, wife and children, of
Westminster, spent Saturday and Sunday in
town visiting friends.
Mrs. Solomon Myers, of Irevamon, was
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. C. Edgar
Myers, on Sunday.
Rev. G. W. Baughman, Mrs. G. W. Baugh-
man and Miss Alexana Mehring, the Luth-
eran Church, and Rev. B. W. Kindley and
Miss Nettie Myers, of the Methodist Protest
ant Church, have prominent parts on the pro-
gramme of the Carroll County c. 4. Conven-
ton, which convenes in Union Bridge next
week.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12

With this weeks issue of The ADVOCATE we
send out a similar Supplement to the one
issued last week, containing the same Local
Laws.
AT 10 IA. IN. yesterday, Friday, the Wealth
er Bureau sent out the following bulletin =
Fair tonight and Saturday; warmer Saturday;
fresh south winds.
The Baltimore County Medical Association
had banquet on Wednesday night. DR..
Clotworthy Birnie, of Taneytown, was one of
the subscribers to the banquet.
Last week we announced the death of John,
youngest child of Elder David NJ. Shorb,
formerly of this county, at Minot, N. ID. On
Thursday of last week another son, Charles,
in his 18th year, died.
The annual meeting of the board of General
Directors of the Aged Peoples Home of the
NJ. P. Church, was held in this city on We'd
nesday. Those present were DIR. j. W. Herring,
Rev. DIR. w. r. Graham, L. o. Grimes, F. X.
Herr, Revs. J. d. Kinzer, W. NJ. Strayer and
f. T. Tagg, and DIR. E. b. Fenby. The board
considered the general interests of the Home.
Atthe Republican State Convention in Bal
timore on Wednesday, Walter r. Rudy, of
Mt. Airy, was a member Of the committee on
credentials and permanent organization, and
Joseph d. Brooks, of Westminster, member
oil the committee on reSOlutlOnS- Dr. oeOrSe
E. Baughman, of Westminster, was made one
of the district delegates to the national con-
vention.
Miss Susan Alice Grouse, formerly of this
city, died at the residence of her brotherin-
law, Mr.. Benjamin Adams, 1901 Asquith
street, Baltimore, Nd, on May 9th. Her re-
mains were inferred in st. Johns Gem
etery, this city, yesterday, Friday. Miss Grouse
was so years old, and for number of years
resided in the family of the late Francis
Shriver.
Mrs Conrad Frankforter. of Manchester.
died on Sunday morning last, after an Illness
of eleven weeks, from heart failure. She was
about so years of age and is survived by a
husband, one son-David H., of Manchester,
and three sisters-Mrs. Henry Bollinger, Of
Glen Rock, Pa; Mrs. John Blocher, of Hamp
stead, and Mrs. Keller. Inferred i'll Man
chester cemetery on the 9th instant.
In the local mention made of the contest of
the Oratorical Association OF Maryland Col
leges in our issue of last week, we were mis-
taken in saying the first prize was won by Mr..
McDorman, of Washington College. He was
awarded the second prize and Mr.. Harry II.
Price, of Western Maryland College, carried
off the first prize. The Association has only
held two contests so far and Western Mary
land College has been the winner each time.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
OrphanS' Court.

Monday, May Letters of administration
on the estate of George Hartman granted to
Louise Hartman.
Joseph A. Miller and John T. Myers, ad-
ministrators of John II. Miller, received or
ders 10 sell personal property and stock.
Last will and testament of Conrad kritzen-
thaler, admitted to probate.
John NJ. Reifsnider, administrator of Will
liam Rittase, repoIted sale of leasehold estate.
Tuesday, May 8.-Josiah G. Bankert, adj
ministrator W. a. of Susanna B. Bankert, set
tied first and final account.
J.,Henry Lambert, administrator of Eman
uel Lambert, returned inventory of money
and settled first and final account.
John L. Shriner, acting executor OF Samuel
Shriner, settled I'd and final account.
Sarah S. Malehorn, executrix of Jesse +.
Malehorn, settled first and final account
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
New Advertisements.

Summer Muslin Underwear-William F.
Derr's Model Emporium, Westminster, Md.
One Secret of Our Success-New York
Bargain House, Westminster, Md.
Carpets and Mattings- Miller Bros Popular
Cash Stores, Westminster, Md.
Closing Out Sale of Furniture. Wesley
Biggs, Westminster, Md.
Pasture Lots for Rent-B. F. Shriver
& Co., Westminster, Md.
G. W. Crapster-Justice of the Peace,
Westminster, Md.
Westminster, Md. -, or
minister, Md.
Bank Statements.
Legal Notices.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
West Falls Items.

Miss Amelia Brown, of Westminster, and
Miss Mamie DERRICK, of Baltimore, who have
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Hood, have
returned home
Corn planting is finished and some of the
earlier planted is up.
We had very heavy thunderstorm on the
Ord, and frost on the night of the 9th
Hicks predictions have proved true thus far
Mr.. Cephas Sheckels is visiting his brother
in-lnw Mr.. Denuie Lowman. Miss Mary
Adams spent Sunday with her friend, Miss
Elsie Lowman.
Mr.. Augustus Wright, son of Mr.. George
Wright, who has been at Locust Point, Baltl-
more, brakeing in the freight yard there, has
returned home.
Our road supervisor. Lloyd Buckingham, is
working the roads and is making great inn
provements on the road that connects the
Ridge with the Buffalo road, near this place.
There is TO be new bridge across the mill
branch. :,
A merry party of young people took stroll
on Bald Hill Sunday evening. The place is
at its best now, the leaves are just coming
out, the birds are singing, and the pretty little
violet is peeping from every place imaginable.
Altogether it is the most beautiful place in this
section
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
Mount Airy Items.

Mr.. Charles Runkles is sick at this writing.
Mr.. Thomas Lowman killed black snake
feet in length and as thick as his arm, on
his farm last week.
Miss Anna Roberts visited her sister, Mrs.
Nettie Lowman, last Sunday.
William Roberts visited o. NJ. Spurrier
last Sunday.
Lloyd s. Buckingham was in Westminster
last Monday.
0. NJ. Spurrier visited his mother in Balti-
more last week.
Messrs. Walter Runkles and Allie Elem
ming have purchased new buggies from Mr..
o. NJ. Spurrier.
The Nj. E. Church South was dedicated no
Sunday last. Services lasted all day and
were well attended.
Mr.. William Gosnell has been very i'll with
pneumonia, but he is improving very fast.
Mr. Gosnel is a member of the T. U. ). OF A.
Mr.. E. b. Horn is having wire fence put
up; Mr.. William Buzzard is doing the work.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
weather record for the Week.

May 5-mercury Al at a. m. and SO at 2
D. m; generally clear ice and heavy frost.
May 6-mercury AZ at a. m. and SO at p.
m. clear, followed by hazy weather. May 7
mercury 46 at I IL. IN. and 67 at p. m; hazy
May s-mercury 81 at a. m. and so at 2 p;
m. slightly hazy; thunder gusts between land
IL p. M, with light rain. May 9-mercury
81 at a. m. and "a at 2 p. M; showery; par
tally clear at night. May lO-mercury 80 at
a. m. and So at D. m.; light ice and heavy
frost; clear and windy. May 11-mercury 81
at a. M and SO al 2 p. M; cloudy; light rain.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
Personal Notes.

Capt. A. H. Billingslea, of Evanston, H.,
visited his brothers, Drs. Charles and j..
Howell Bilingslea last and this week.
Mr.. Thomas Upton, of Hampstead, was in
Westminster on Tuesday and made several
business and social calls.
Mrs. George A. Taylor and her sister, Miss
Laura Norris, of Baltimore, visited friends in
this city on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. v. Clarke, of jamestown,
are visiting Mr.. Nelson Gilbert and other rel
a.ives in this city.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
Barn and Contents Burned.

Between nine and ten o'clock on Friday
night of last week the barn on the farm of
James A. c. Clarke, which was formerly
owned by the late John Barrick, at Lawndale,
on the Western Maryland Railroad, about
eight miles below this city, was burned, to-
geiher with nearly all its contents, except the
stock. Mr.. Clarke's loss is Sl.5Oo aud 500
ON farming implements The farm is tenanted
by John W. Tyler, whose loss is $780, Mr.:
Clarke had 81 900 insurance ON the barn ani
his farming implements were also insured.
Mr.. Tyler had insurance TO the amount OF
$725. The insurance was placed by James
L. Smith. of this city.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
Shiloh Items.

A very large crowd Of people attended COM
munion services at Shiloh NJ. E. Church on
Sunday last. Rev. Browning conducted the
services.
Rev. Mr.. Butt will preach here on Sunday.
Mr.. David Lester is building large hay
barrack Oh the farm he recently purchased.
Miss Sadie Eek visited Mr.. Winfield Longs.
Miss Maude Brummel is very i'll at present.
Mr.. Noah Leister's son Frank was baptized
on Sunday.
Mr.. Wesley Ruby and wife spent Sunday
with Mr.. Eugene Harris.
Our teacher, Mr.. Horace D. Garrett, re-
membered his scholars with certificates of
regular attendance and good department,
which were greatly appreciated.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
Pastoral Gail ACCEPTED.

Rev. Charles NJ. Eyster, of Manchester,
Carroll county, has accepted a call to the pas
torate of the First German United Evangeli-
cal Church, Eastern avenue, near Broadway,
Baltimore, which will become vacant on June
by the retirement Of Rev. DR.. f. A. Con-
radi Mr. Eyster is 40 years old and for 15
years has been the pastor of three eongrega-
tions in this county. He will take charge of
his new work on the first Sunday in June,
when he will conduct initial services aud
preach.
While pastor in this county Rev. Mr.. Eyster
made many warm friends and their best wishes
will accompany him to his new field of labor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
Stonesifer-Crouse.

Jerusalem Union Church, at Bachmans
Mills. was the scene of wedding on the at
ternoon of May 9Th. The bride was Miss Helen E,
Grouse, only daughter of Mr.. Benjamin +.
Grouse, of this city, and the groom, Mr.; John
+. Stonesifer, also of this city. Mr. wilson
Grave Lawyer, was best man.. There were
no other attendants. The marriage ceremony
was nerformed by Rev. G. NJ. Eysier, pastor
Of The Lutheran Congregation of Jerusalem
Church
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12

Mr.. W. T. Barnes, prominent school
rapher, of this county, had his entire photo
graphic outfit destroyed by fire, near Mt. Airy,
on Wednesday night, the 25th ultimo; loss
about $3.50. Mr.. Barnes on retiring from
the picture business early last fall to take
charge Of his school, stored his outfit in a
building belonging to Mr.. B. Grimes, stu.
ated on the Ridge Road. about one mile from
Mt. Airy. The building with its contents
were entirely consumed by the ERE. as was
also Mr.. Nathan Frankln's barrack on the
same night.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
A Serious Accident.

While engaged in peeling bark near Bloom,
on Saturday last, a log rolled on Mr.. Harvey,
fracture midway between the knee and ankle
Of the left leg. Mr.. Carr is 10 years OF age,
and. notwithstanding the intense pam, ne
stood The removal 10 his home well. DTS.
Aldr;dee and Joseph I. Herring we're sum
moned and they soon had the patient as com
Portable as possible.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
Eldersburg Base Ball Team.

The Eldersburg base ball team has reor-
ganized for the season, with the following
players Carl Selby, Herbret Reed, Herchel
Reed, Will Swarz Oliver Warner, Harry
Barnes, Blaine Selby, Ed. Reynolds, SewelI
Frizzle. Harry Warner, George Reynolds and
Eastman Welsh.
They will play the Winfield Academy team
on May 80, at Winfield.
They would like TO arrange Tor games with
all teams of this and adjoining counties. Any
team wishing II game with them, will receive
a prompt reply by addressing Harry e. Barnes,
Manager of Eldersburg team.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
HARM AT PUBLIC SALE.

On Monday, May 81. at Up. M, on the
premises, near Bird Hill, Wilt sell my farm
Of IS Acres; good buildings; two orchards;
Eae spring and two wells; recently lined;
: churches and schools convenient; free delivery
of mail. Terms to suit purchaser. may IL 2
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
ADMINISTRATORS.

On Wednesday, the 9th instant, at the resi-
dence of the bride, at Gist, this county. Mr..
Andrew G. Phillips and Mrs. Susan 3. Buck
ingham were married by Rev. G. Z. Dudrear.
A number of friends were present to witness
the ceremony. Refreshments in abundance
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12

EOR SALE.
The undersigned, intending to go into the
Bottling Business, wishes to dispose of the
Goodwill and Fixtures of the Central Hotel,
formerly Marshs), Main and Centre, West
minister, Md. The Hotel is a three story brick
building, furnished throughout, with stabling
for so horses; is situated within minutes
walk of the Court House and is the only Hotel
within A blocks of the same and principal
business portion of the city, is now doing and
has always done "a thriving business For
terms, apply to
E. C. SMITH, Proprietor.
may5.St Westminster, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
EIRST NATIONAL BOWLING
Il ALLEYS.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 1900, will open
nv alleys with two of the best teams in the
State, the Palace team aud the Mutual. both OF
Baltimore. Come and see the opening game.
myl2 1t Fl. C. ALBAUGH, Prop.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
Presentation of a Quilt.

A meeting of the Ladies' Mite Society of
Stone Chapel NJ. Il. Church was held at the
parsonage in New Windsor on Saturday. May
9TH. The feature of the occasion was the
presentation of an autograph quilt to the par.
sonage. The quilt was made by the ladies OF
the church in order 10 raise money for the
Sunday school library. In the center is a
picture of the historic chapel, designed by
Mrs. L. j. Mammalian. Around this are en-
broidered the names OF those contributing TO
the library fund. The guilt is tasteiuly de-
signed. and the needlework is remarkably well
done.
A musicat and literary program was rem
dered, after which the presentation took place.
The program included readings by Mrs. L. 5.
Sellman, Mrs. j. L. Robertson and Mrs. j.
W. Robertson, and solos by Mrs. N. j. Ben
nett and Mrs D. ID. Townsend. The pres
entation speech was made by Miss Frank
Pearre and was responded to by Rev. Reuben
Kolb Refreshments were served in album
dance.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
N. Zile, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaiah Nusbaum, Rev.
and Mrs. r. KoIb, Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Manahan Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Stoner, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Robertson, Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra
Poole. Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Lloyd, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. w. Zile, Mr.. and Mrs. Albin Duvall
Mrs. A. Banner, Mrs. j. C. Robertson, Mrs.
l.. S. Selman, Mrs. N. L. Bennett, Mrs. T..
A. Summers, Mrs. ]. W. Robertson, Mrs.
Calvin Cook. Mrs Chas. Cook, Mrs. George
Harris, Mrs Daisy Townsend, Mrs. Clayton
Danner, Mrs. Richard Owings. Mrs. +. J.
Manahan, Mrs Howard Bower, Mrs. John
Brown, Miss Frank Pearre, Miss Daisy Har-
ris, Miss Eta Lee Duvall.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12

NLAUDE TILDEN SMITH.
" ATTORNEY AT LAW,
will give strict attention to all business en-
trusted to his care.
Office, corner Main and Church streets,
decS0tf Westminster, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
MAGNIFICENTLY STOCKED.
NEW PATTERNS FOR SPRING ARE HERE.
Carpets & Mattings

Height The Great Bargains offering owg our
this of the By OF early
and large purchases godwhle they ltr less
thew In will
buy The goods
Come early and your share
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
A rerrrflc wind Storm in Myers District.

A heavy and severe storm passed over Sill
yer Run and vicinity Tuesday evening. The
rain was not very copious in the immediate
locality, but the wind was very high. 1t lasted
but few minutes, but did considerable dam
age TO trees, buildings and fences It did very
much damage to the new barn of Mr.. John
Thurman, which was erected astspring. The
large doors we're blown off, the barn moved a
few inches out of its proper position. DC. Mr..
Fuhrman. not noticing the approaching storm,
left his steers out in the yard, and he and his
daughter had very difficult time keeping
them from jumping over the fences. Mr..
Thurman says he never wants to experience
such storm again, as trees were snapped OIL
like pipe stems around him, and flying debris
went whirling around about. Ii also took
the large swing off the lawn, over the fence,
into the pike, as if it was small board 1t
also did damage to other buildings, destroying
some very valuable trees, &c. The reason the
severe storm caught this beautiful home is on
account of it being situated on such a high
point. 1t did some damage for Mr.. Milton
Study, blowing down fences and uprooting
trees, &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-14
IN A ROW.

or Two barrel houses in the locality
known as The Division" or down near
Lou~e alley in South Washington are ex-
c+-pt-d The whites and blacks who are
regular patrons Of the lower class Of estab-
iizhni.ut= IN The Bowery are representa-
tvs almost exclusively Of the tough ele-
u-ut which populates the neither side of
lh-. world To one initiated in such things
81 il Easy TO observe i'll the course Of an
hours night patrol OF The Bowery'' men
who ar~ adept in working the shell game.
" no know the effect Of Knockout drops
s,nl ran use choral up 10 the point of max
iu.. victim unconscious without endanger-
ing his life. and experts in all the various
woes and devices whereby the confid!ng
Stranger .ln be relieved OF his money and
vit.'Iab I-S and be none tho wiser when mis-
pockrI= are emptied. That they do not ply
heir practices to a greater extent is due TO
the. EXCELLENT police surE eillanCe exercised
ny III sixth precinct officers.
Not What 1t Used to Be.
8. The Bowery is not what it used 20 be-
said Police Sergeant Byrres TO a reporter
OF The Star Saturday evening. The sure
thing people are afraid to try it on like
hey used to. The Bowery' is largely 4
name now Just like 'Swampoodle and Mig
.s-r IiHi' We land the toughs as soon as
they make a break
This i true, but where there are SO many
resorts of a questionable character. not
siiptI- On The Bowery proper. but in the i'm
mediate. vicinity. the shrewder variety of
The ui-u and women who live by preying on
The transporting there are frequent occur
FENCES of a questionable character that do