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Evening journal., 1905-04-27
ScanIan-Eean

At the parsonage of st. Mary 8
Church last evening, Miss Mary M.
dcagan and J. HarwOod Scanlan were
married by the Rev. Edward j. Brady.
The bride was ATTENDED by Miss Katha-
rine M. Pigott. of Philadelphia, as
bridesmaid and Joseph A Lawrence
was best man.
The bride wore a charming gown OF
ivory silk and carried brides roses
Miss Pigott wore a gown OF Paris
Muslin and carned pink roses.
A reception followed at the home OF
the brides father, No. S3l Lombard
street. The house was beautifully dec
GRATED with flowers and potted plants
the color effect being pink and white.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seaman left on we'd
Evening journal., 1905-04-27
HaII-Roe

The marriage OF Miss Edith Virginia
Roe. of No 500 King street, and Francis
I. Hall. os No. 800 East Fifth street
took place yesterday afternoon IN the
parsonage Of Asbury NJ. r, Church
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. IA. A. G. Westerfeld.
The bride was offended by Miss SADIE
Hall. sister of the groom, as maid of
hcnor, and Edward NJ. Ross was best
man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hall left on a trip e.
Washington ard points South and upor
their return will reside at No. 409 Eas
Third street.
Evening journal., 1905-04-27
Robinsou-LyIe

Miss Mary Emerson Lyle, daughter Of
the late James Lyle, formerly Of Newark,
and Henry Hamilton Robinson were mar
ried last evening by Archdeacon George
c. Han. After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs
Robinson left on a trip north and upon
their return will live at No. 909 Var
Buren street The groom is employed al
the Continental Leather Company.
Evening journal., 1905-04-27
LICENSE APPLICATIONS.

MOTTO E.-To THE HONORABLE
judges OF the Court OF General ses-
sions Of the State of Delaware. in and for
New Castle county; We. the undersigned
respectable citizens, Cat least one-hah OF
whom are substantial freeholders) OF the
Fifth ward in the city Of Wilmington,
county of New Castle and State Of Della
ware. do hereby certify that Edward
Krause, the owner and occupant OF the
store situated at Nos. sol and S03
Orange street. in the Fifth ward.
city. county and State aforesaid.
and described I'm his application.
and who is an applicant for a license on
Monday. the 18th day OF May. A. D., 1906.
being the next term of said court for
the sale Of intoxicating liquors in guam
titles not less than one-half gallon there
in, not 10 be drunk on the premises; he
being a licensed retailer Of goods. wares
and merchandise; the aggregate cost value
OF his stock constantly keep on hand for
sale is not less than fifteen hundred dol
lars; that he is a man of full age, OF
sobriety and good moral character; u.at
such sale OF intoxicating liquors at said
place is necessary to accommodate the
public; that he is owner and occupant Of
said house. and the following respectable
citizens of said ward. at least twelve OF
whom are substantial free-holders Of said
ward, recommend the said application.
viz:
Evening journal., 1905-04-27
DOuIan-CabiII

In ST. Paurs r. c. Church yesterday
afternoon al o'clock Miss Mary G.. CN
hin, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick
Cahnl. and James A. Donlan, were mar
ried 10y the Rev. Father Temple
A largely attended reception followed
at the home Of the brides parents, No.
100 West Third street After their re-
turn from their wedding trip Mr.. and
Mrs. Donlan will reside n this city.
Evening journal., 1905-04-27
DeIawareans al Wedding

Among the guests who attended the
hahn. Chester county. Pa, on Monday
were Mrs. ]. Edward Addicks and
daughter, Miss Rosalie Wilson, Of
Claymont; Mrs. James Shaw and sis
ter. Of New Castle; Miss McComb, OF
Claymont. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. Mr.. Graef. Of
philadelphia, assisted by the rector Of
the F. j.. Church at Claymont.
Evening journal., 1905-04-27
Knnffs-Andersnn

Lewis S. Knots, Of this city, and Miss
Lizzie V. Anderson, of Canterbury, were
married last evening in the Canterbury
NJ f. Church by the Rev. J. II. Hudson.
A reception followed at the home Of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Win c..
Anderson. which was largely attended.
After a short wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs.
Knots will reside In Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1905-04-27
WeIsh-Conner

Martin Francis Welsh and Miss
Margaret Anastasia Conner were mar
risd On st. Pauls r. c. Church at
noon yesterday. by the Rev. Father
Temple. A reception followed at the
home Of the bride No. 929 West Second
street. The couple will make their
future home in Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1905-04-27
GREENWOOD.

W. T. Carter. Jr., and family have
moved to Wyoming.
Alfred Allen. of Bellevernon, Pa, is
stopping at the hotel here for a time.
Mr. and Mrs. b. Stayton and daugh-
ter. OF Wilmington, are guests of A. S.
StaytOn.
Judge and Mrs. James Pennewill, Of
Dover have been the guests Of S. S.
Pennewin.
Miss Agnes Hubbard, Of Harrington,
has been the guest OF Misses Lettie
and Nellie Morris.
Miss Blanche zimmerman and Thomas
Curry have been visiting In Wilmington
and Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1905-04-27
Rishnn-LeYerfne

Miss Elsie c. Levering. Of No. 5O7
West Front street. and Edward G.
Bishop of No. 9l9 East Second street
were married last evening by the Rev
Fl. A. G. Westerheld, pastor of Asbury
~. T. Church. The ceremony took
place at the home of the bride in tht
presence of many friends and relatives
The best man was George Rash and
the bridesmaid WAS Miss HANNAH
Smith.
Evening journal., 1905-04-27
It's
Our
Shoes

That come to the rescue
when the foot is stamped
Extra hard to fit"
It's our shoes that get
the recommendation when
you inquire for the best.
It's our shoes tnat are
priced always less than
they're worth and never
any more than you have
to pay for just plain shoes
Let us show you.
Evening journal., 1905-04-27
Laroe Car Float Launched.

At the local shipyards Of the Ameri-
can Car and Foundry Company yesterday
the last Of the consignment Of four car
floats for the Philadelphia and Reading
Railway Company. was launched. The
float is go feet long and carries ten cars
on double tracks.
Evening journal., 1905-04-27
BOWERS.

WilIiam King has been on a visit to
Philadelphia and Wilmington.
Miss Anna May Galloway is visiting
her sister at Atlantic City.
Frank Parker. proprietor Of the
Beach" is making preparations for a
big season.
George Paris, late Of Dover, recently
purchased a dwelling at Bowers and
is having it thoroughly renovated and
repaired.
Evening journal., 1905-04-27
DifLCoIfon

Miss Nellie W. Dill. daughter Of Mrs.
Isabelle V. Dill. OF Philadelphia, and
Charles P. Cotton. Of this city. were
married by the Rev. c. T. Wyatt. pastor
OF Harrison Street Church. at the home
of c. II. Tribit, Eighth and Franklin
streets last evening.
Evening journal., 1905-04-27
WYOMING.

Mrs. John Mason spent Easter in Har-
ringtOn.
Charles Brown, Of Delaware College.
was home on Sunday.
Miss Fannie Harrington, OF George
town. is visiting Mrs. l. X. Gooden.
j. r.. Jakes and Brook jackson, OF
Wilmington, spent Sunday at home.
Orville Gooden visited friends and
relatives here. Saturday and Sunday.
Charles HUM. of Philadelphia, is the
guest OF his uncle. Ex-Governor Hum.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McIlvaine, OF
near town. spent Saturday and Sunday
I'm Denton, Md.
Miss Nete Hayman. OF Denton, Md,
is visiting her uncle Charles Whileham,
near town.
Miss Mary Coulston, Of the Normal
School. of Baltimore, spent the Easter
holidays at home
Evening journal., 1905-04-27
Maxwell Adams

Joseph T. Maxwell and Miss Lulu E.
Adams were married in ST. Andrews
Church last evening at 7.30 o'clock The
ceremony was performed by the Rev
Hubert Wells rector.
Evening journal., 1905-04-27
rl1VER

r. Harry Wilson, Jr., spent Easter
in Philadelphia
Alexander G.. Wolcott Of Baltimore,
spent Easter with his mother,
Miss Marion Green. OF Chester. Pa,
spent Easter with Miss Ida S. Frazier.
Miss Sara l.. Stevens spent Sunday
with her mother Mrs. George w
Baker.
Miss Lulu S. NiclSerson, OF Woodslde
spent Easter with Miss Elizabeth c.
Lewis.
John Kellum. Of Wilmington, spent
Easter with his mother, Mrs. Cells
Kellum.
stephen Martindale. who has been II
poor health Tor several months is aibl'
to be around again.
Miss Edith Fulton. Of Philadelphia
spent the Faster holidays with her par
ents on Bradford street
Miss Margaret d. jackson, Of VII
mington spent Easter with her parent
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. d. Jackson.
Mrs Robert Murphy. of Loogootee
Ind. Is spending some time with he
parents and relatives here.
Evening journal., 1905-04-27
Licensed to Wed

A license has been issued IN philadel-
phia for the marriage OF Hiss Margaret
Black Of that city, and Uriah Buchanan
of Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1905-04-27

ding trip to Niagara Falls and upon
their return viii reside az No. S3l
Lombard street. The wedding presents
received We're numerous and handsome
Evening journal., 1905-04-27
Down State Personals
CAMDEN

CAMDEN.
Walter Ross. OF Philadelphia spent
Sunday i'm town.
Julian Chopper. OF Philadelphia, spent
Easter with his parents, Dr. and Mrs.
Il. W. Cooper.
Miss Henrietta Goodwin. who has been
seriously ill, has recovered sufficiently
TO be able to go out
Miss Adele MOnahan, who attends
school in Baltimore. is spending the
Easter holidays with her parents.
Miss Fannie Gooden and lady friend
OF All Saints School. Philadelphia, are
spending the Easter holidays with
friends and relatives in this locality
Evening journal., 1905-04-27
MARKET QUOTATIONS.

Quoted Daily BY Thomas N. stayton.
Strawberries. 80. ....lo 20 2oc
Applies, Barrel. .. ............iS.00 to tS2B
Lemons box, o.. o.. ..........f2b0 TO $500
Oranges California; box ......---....ss.U
Potatoes. barrel. .... ..................S150
Potatoes, bushel.. 80. .. ..........40 to 45c
Sweets. barrel. See. .......is.oO TO $500
Sweets, basket. ........lo TO 500
Cabbage. barrel, old 80. 49,. ..........s1.50
Cabbage. crate, new. ...-. -..S2.2O to $3.50
onions, crate. ..... ..........s .........$2.00
onions basket ........,.... s....S0c
Celery, dozen 80. -.......... --.75c to 800
Lettuce. basket. ....- ..................fl-50
kale. barrel....-. -. ..... -. .........90o
Spinach. barrel. -. .........-....$i.o0
Crocus. barrel ..... .............s......f6.09 %
Eggs Del. and Md dozen 80. o.. .....,17c
7 chickens, live. ..... 80. ...............l5o
Chickens, dressed. go. .................isc
shad, per hd., buck. 49,. .......... 90
shad (per hd) Roe .... .. .. ............S50
Herring per hd)......... e. 80. .........soc
Evening journal., 1905-04-27
ATLANTIC CITY HOTELS.
THE CLARENDON
Virginia Avenue. near Beach.
Ns1...tf, rsfe-r N

Atlanuc Cllyi n. j.
Rooms en-suite with tiled baths; sun
parlor; steam heat, electric lights, ele-
vator to street level Perfect sanitation;
two minutes to Steel Pier and convenient
TO all amusements. Rates $3.50 TO $50
daily. SO 10 SIS weekly. Booklet upon ap-
plication. NJ. D. NEIMAN
Evening journal., 1905-04-27

Mrs. William c. Roberts Of Danville,
Kentucky. who has been spending sew
eral days here as the guest Of her
nephew, the Rev. w. f. d. Lewis, left
yesterday for New York and next week
accompanied by her daughter Mrs.
Roswell Miner, will sail on the steam
ship Cedric for Europe. where they
expect to spend a year in England and
France.
Evening journal., 1905-04-27

An interesting Mothers Meeting was
held at the residence of Mrs. Lizzie
p. McCauiley. No 419 Washington
street, yesterday afternoon. under the
auspices of the w. c. T. L. An address
was made by Mrs. Taliey.
Evening journal., 1905-04-27

The Tom Thumb wedding and recep-
tion given in Grace NJ. E. Church last
might under the auspices Of Mrs. Gam
Drills Bible Class was a great success,
there being a large attendance despite
the heavy rain.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-03

Tile Popular Borough Council yester-
day decided to call towns meetings
at Poplar and Bow to consider what
steps can be taken to alleviate the dis
tress in the borough caused by the
large number Of unemployed. who are
estimated at over COCO, and instructed
the town clerk to prepare petition
to the king and d memorial to the
prime minister asking that special
session Of Parliament might be called
to devise measures fNps coping with
the distress. The returns Of pauperlsm
issued by the various East London
boards Of guardians show q great in
crease in the amount Of pauperism in
the several unions. In Poplar over
5000 are chargeable to the rates, while
in Mile End. a much smaller union,
no less than 3053 are chargeable. an
increase in the two unions Of over
1000 against the corresponding week OF
last year. In the Mile End alone last
week no less than f123 was distributed
in outdoor relief. record figure. New
York Globe.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-03
DOMESTIC.

y After a barrOom row at Fall River.
Mass, where they had both been on
strike twenty two weeks, fred Booth
late at night killed John Parkinson in
fist fight.
The body Of the girl murdered in
Riverside Drive. New York City, was
identified as that of Mary Elizabeth
Mangan, of the Bronx.
Worshipers in North Plainfield, N. j.,
tried to lynch negroes who fatally
stabbed policemen,
Several wealthy men in Ohio were
indicted for arson committed twenty
four years ago.
There was great rejoicing among his
relatives and friends at the release
from Sing Sing prison of Adolph
Herschkopf. convicted as tirebug. but
since proved innocent.
A fire that destroyed the laundry
building on BlackweIls Island. New
York City, imperilIed the lives of many
men and women, some of them hospital
patients.
Seven men were suffocated by smoke
which was drawn into a mine at Boli-
var. Pa.
The $150,000 rolling mill at Onya-
hoga Fails, Ohio, has been purchased
by men at Columbus and will be moved
to the latter city
William r. Wilcox took the oath as
postmaster of New York City.
On a ferryboat bound from New York
10 Jersey City, Emanuel Siegel, of Bal
aimore. Md, fell dead after a hard run
to catch the boat
Congressman J. ). Esch, Of Lacrosse,
Wis, announced bis candidacy for the
seat Of United States Senator Quarles.
Two indictments were returned
al Chicago, ILL.,, against Isaac N. Perry,
former President of the National Bank
Of North America, arson being the
charge.
An unidentified young woman, found
unconscious iii Riverside Drive, New
York City, died in hospital ambu-
lance.
Plans were adopted By the New York
Central for the improvement of its
New York City terminal a an expense
of $25OO0C00.
Captain Kaempif, Of the Deutschland,
of the Hamburg American Line, com,
pleted his 150th round trip across the
Atlantic in the service Of the company.
The Rev. John Bacon, the aeronaut,
is deac at the age Of fifty eight
Tom Sharkey, pugilist. was the lat.
est subject used by a little japanese
to illustrate the art of jiu-jitsu to Po-
lice Commissioner McAdoo and his
pen, Of New York City
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-03
FOREIGN.

Vilbran Guillaume, former Haitian
Minister OF War. was sentenced to
penal sservitude for life. and national
bank officials and two sons of express
ident Sam received terms of imprison-
ment for implication in the fraudulent
issue Of bonds
Admiral Kaynakoff, whose health is
given way, will be succeeded by Adj.
msral Denbassoff in the commission to
in1Sire into the Dogger Bank incident.
1t was stated in Vienna that the res.
ignation of Premier Won Korber was
forced by his failure to secure sanction
for extraordinary Austrian credits.
lord Roberts. in an article in a Lon
R iien monthly. declared that Great Bril-.
tain urgSatly needed a great reserve
of trained soldiers
WarshiDs showing Japanese colors
We're sighted in the Sunda Strait
through which the Baltic deet seemed
likely to pass.
The continued shipment of troops to
Southwest Africa has caused belief
IN Berlin that preparations are being
made TO meet a rising of the Ovambos.
Count Tisza defended his action in
Hungary by saying a change in the
rules of The House was necessary in or
der to do any business.
The United States gunhoat Wasp ran
aground on 4 mudhank in the harbor
OF Kingston, jamaica
The crisis in Morocco grew more Sc
rious, and q special Tangicr dispatch
said the town of Aieaxar was again be-
sieged by tribesmen, who demanded d
large sum, or IL refused. the surrender
to them Of several foreign residents.
The French Foreign Once considers
the situation in Morocco extremely
grave.
Prince Inayat Jllah, son OF the
Amer Of Afghanistan, Is at Calcutta
and win visit Lord Curzon
Bulgaria has notified fhe Powers
that she will not accept responsibility
for reprisals made Because Of excuses
committed by Turkish troops.
A stir among shipping men at vic
toria, y. e., has been caused by the dis
coyery Of iron ia steamers life pre-.
servers.
Diplomatic relations between France
and Morocco, a special cable dispatch
from Iangicr states, have been broken
Off.
Several former Minister'S Of Hayti
and officials Of the National Bank have
been sentenced 70 long terms of imnrl-
sonment for the fraudulent issue Of
bonds
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we're employed; but as these notices
we're practically permanent, whether
Stgie traps were set or not, they gave
Attle or no warning to the miserable
poacher. 1t is marvellous that anyone
could have been found daring enough
Tor the sake of few pheasants or
hares to run the risk of falling into
one Of these traps; he was not only
sure Of severe punishment after being
caught, but in most cases the cruel
spikes did his leg such an injury that
he was more or less MANNED for life.
We have reason to be thankful that
the spirit of humanity has abolished
this horrible invention, though it has
Been in use within the memory of
some still living Philadelphia Record.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-03

the shock Is the means Of saving the
remainder of the train from a like
fate.
A car which is designed almost as
especially for collision as for mail and
baggage carrying purposes is the n
vention Of ]. D. Barber, Of Cleveland,
Ohio, and in few words consists Of a
construction which will consume the
shock of collision and save not only
the car thus equipped, but also pre-
vent any damage to the other cars of
the train.
In this design the under frame Of
the car is combined with a series OF
springs and telescope framework
which permits the springs to act as a
cushion and absorbent Of concussion,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-03
NEW CARTRIDGE TO AWE MODS.

The new cartridge for riot duty is
nearly ready for the National Guard.
state Of New York. 1t is Of the cali
ore Of the Krag-Jorgense rifle, which
Is 30, and will be used by the guards
men in that rife. Until few weeks
ago the State soldiers were equipped
with the Springfield only, except for
fifty Krags, which the expert riiemen
ia each regiment were permitted to
use in Creedmoor practice Now, how
1yer, the Krag is to be issued gener-
lilly, and BY the opening Of the drill
bcason in a few weeks the entire
Imlitia probably will be using the
lweapoDs of the regulars.
n The new riot ammunition is called
1.-THE smultiball" cartridge, because in
stead Of having only one bullet it has
two, trifie larger than buckshot.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-03

WAsEINGToN

Two Holland submarines have been
contracted for by Secretary Of the
Navy Morton
President Roosevelt appointed J.
Hampton Moore, Of Philadelphia. Pa.
Chief Of the Bureau of Manufactures
in the Department OF Commerce and
Labor.
Mr.. North. Director Of the Census. is
sued a statement defending the bu-
reau's cotton reports against attacks
made on them by Southern ginners.
President Roosevelt decided upon
vigorous coercive measures against
Venezuela
Commissioner of Immigration Sar-
gent has planned to head Of scheme
to pass hundreds Of Cinnamon into
this country through Canada
Christmas at the White House was
solely q family celebration
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-03
OUR ADOPTED ISLANDS.

Much comment was heard through
out fine Philippine Islands, especially
around Manila. over the appointment
of Captain Howe. formerly stationed
in the islands, as commandment of the
West Point Military Academy
Governor Wright cabIed that mon
soon prevented his reinforcing scouts
In Samar, who afterward were mas
sacred
The PuIaJanes ambushed and killed
at Dolores, on the Island of Samar. a
Lieutenant and thirty seven enlisted
men of the Thirty eighth Company of
Native Scouts. Two thousand Pula.
james threaten the town of Dolores, and
the situation was said to be critical.
Lieutenant Abbott, in command Of the
scouts, has requested that aid be sent
him.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-03
IRON the seat 81 war.

The Ningpo community is becoming
FESTIVE.
Tailu Chia-Eun was occupied By the
Japanese.
Japan is raising 100000 more men to
reinforce Oyama
General KuroDatlyin forwarded to 81
Petersburg 4 Chinese report that the
Russians hnd getaken 2D3-Metre HUI,
Nogi reported capturing all the ad
vanced Russian positions on MS right
wing after a series OF successful at
lacks
The Japanese captured some heights
overlooking Pigeon Baf.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-03
coLLAPsrBnE CAR FRAME.

the severity Of collision will be re-
lieved, and other cars in the train
protected against destruction.
The platforms of this car are Of es-
pecial construction, which permits Of
them sliding under the car in case of
the accident without damage to the
body Of the coach. Philadelphia Rec
ord.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-03

When fred they Will scatter, and a
volley Of them will make a mob think
1t is facing shrapnel.
The range of these riot cartridges
il only about 300 yards, as against
1000 yards ana more of the regular
bullet. 1t is practically the range Of
the old musket of the Revolutionary
days The adaptation Of this cart
ridge is entirely in line with the larger
humanity warfare. New York Press.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-03
He'd seen 'Ena.

s'Syhat business is papa in. mamma p
asked little Robbie.
why, he's in the hardware business.
my boy
and does he sell cockroaches, mann
ma "
why, Robbie What question:
( OF course he doesn't
well, he's got 4 sign on the store
window which reads, We sell every
thing to be found in the kitchen. -
Yonkers Statesman.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-03
FOUR SHOT DEAD AT DANCE.
Trouble Started When One Man TrieG-
to Take Away Another's Girl.

~ -N%t-AN - " ~ %ArktCfAACt ? NIL ~
Changers. w. vi. las a result Of a
man dancing with another mans girl
without asking his permission. four
men are dead and two are seriously in
iured here. The victims are John and
Marvin Hart twenty three ana tweu-
ty-six years old, respectively: Martls
Johnson and Luther Bascom William
Riley and Henry Turbeyilie are in-
Jured
The tragedy occurred 1T dance
which began about 0 O'clock after an
entertainment in the church III that
places Marlin Johnson. without OBJ
serving the usual custom. asked Lucy
Atkins, whom Turbeyille had taken, TO
dance with him, but said nothing to
her escort. AS the music ceased Turbe-
vile called Martin Johnson's friends.
A general shooting followed. in which
more than twenty shots were Gred
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-03

Michael Sharlltt, teacher in a New
York City public school in West Forty
fourth street, was slashed in the neck
by a twelve earold boy be was pun
ishing.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-01-03
TO RESIST 4 coLlIsIoM.

CoIlapsibIe Car Frame to Take Up
shock.
It is a well-known fact that because
Of their positions vt the head Of the
train the baggage and mail cars are
subjected to the greatest amount OF
hard usage. The life Of a railway pos
tai clerk for this reason is regarded
as a most hazardous one. In COLI
iision the baggage car, which is often
also the mail car, is generally smashed
to splinters, and, often by consuming