3^SPC![SJ^3Ci^I) a W M CHEUE? - - - Editor FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER, -37 th, 18.59. ENTERED AT POST-OFFIC3. LAPORTE PA., AS SECOND-CLASS MATTER. J. V. BETTEN'BURY, ~ WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, DUSHORE, PA. Rtpiibllran Male 'Picket. 9T\TE TREASURER, HENRY K. BOYER, Or Philadelphia. Republican Count) Ticket. FOR SHERIFF, WILLI AM J. LAWRENCE, Of Dushore. FOR CORONER, DR. M. E. HERRMANN. MR. EDITOR: —It seems to me that •our Boro Fathers are neglecting to •porform their duties in connection with our streets. Judging from the amount of money spent and the number of days worked it strikes me that the two main streets of our town ought to he in such a condition that a person can drive over them at the rate of four miles an hour with out danger ot breaking a wagon. Is it not the duty of the town council to attend to this matter? They of course appoint a road commissioner whose duty it is to oversee this work, but does their duty end with this ap pointment ? I think not. They should see that the work is in the place, manner and at the time it ought to be done. Have they done that this year* Has the work been done in the most necessary places or in the best manner or at the prop er time P Are the main streets of our Boro now in such a condition that we can point to them with pride 7 What are the present condition of our main streets ? Simply intoler-1 able. Thome and part of Muncy streets aTe still filled with uncovered stones, although there has been quitn an amount of time and money ex pended on some of the less impor- | tant streets. One street in fact, King j street between Meylert and Cherry ( streets, has had money enough to have opened some of the streets' that were petitioned for by a large number of citizens. Can't some- j thing be done ? SUPPLICANT, 'l'hn New Dog l<aw, The new dog law, as passed by j the last Legislature, provides that | from and after its passago there shall be assessed, levied and collected annually iu every township and borough of the Commonwealth from the owners of dogs a tax of fifty cents for every male dog, and one dollar for every female dog, the sum to be collected with the other township taxes. These Burns shall be paid to the Treasurer ot the Board of School Directors in the dif ferent districts and shall be kopt separate by the Treasurer so that he will know how much has come into his hands from this source. The monoy shall constitute a fund from persons sustaining loss or dam age to sheep by dogs may be paid for such a loss, along with the costs necessarily incurred in establishing their loss. The Assessors of every borough and township shall annually when making their other assess ments, ascertain the number of dogs in their respected districts and the names of the owners and how many of oach sex are owned or kept. The County Commissioners 6hall annually make a true return to the Board of School Directors of the number of dogs owned therein, to gether with the owners' names, and the School Directors shall cause the tux to be collected in the same manner as and along with the school tux. Persons who have sustained loss or damage to sheep may inuko com plaint before any Justice of the Peace, and the latter shall noti'y the owner of the dog or dogs causing the loss and if the owner does not appear -'as soon as practicable" and pay the loss cansed by his dogs, the Justice shall notify the township Auditors to appraise the loss sus tained by tho claimant; they have power to summon witnesses and in vestigate the case thoroughly, acd shall determine and report to the Justice the amount of the damage, if any. The report shall be signed by a majority of the Auditors. A section prescribes the manner in which the Justice shall thou proceed in bringing the matter before the School Board. When the latter re aeives buch notification and it ap pears a loss has been sustained, they shall file the amount of the approved claim with the Secretary of the Board, including the necessary costs incurred, to be paid out of the fund raised by the tax on dogs. If the owner of the dogs doing the damage is responsible, then the Treasurer of the Board -alia 11 im mediately collect the damages and costs from him, and place the pro ceeds in the sheep fund. If it shall be found at the close of the sheep current year that the dog tax is not sufficient to pay for all losses incur red under the law,then the School Board shall pay a pro rata share to the several claimants; if the claims are sufficient, then the claim shall be paid in full. XUO VE.4US IK PItINO.Y. Htm- Hamilton the Sullivan County Ailrl Convicted and 'Sentenced. MAY'S LANDING, N. J., Sept. 19. —The court did not open this morn for the continuation of the trial of Mrs. Eva Hamiltou, for the atroc ious assult upon the nurse, Mary Donnelly, until 10:45 o'clock. The delay was caused by the detention, through an accident of another train of the train, from Atlantic City, up on which were the judges, attorneys and others officially connected with tho case. When the jurors had taken their seats Judge Reed said: "Sheriff, bring in the defendant." The Sheriff stated that the defendant Mrs. Hamilton, begged to be excused j from appearing on account of serious j illness, and the Judge allowed the j case to proceed. Then Captain IYr-, ry, counsel for the defence, began | his argument. He said ho hoped j the jurors would frame their ver dict -according to the testimony? independent of newspaper reports or other influences. Prosecutor of Pleas Thompson called the case for the prosecution. HP said both Hamilton and his wife repeatedly contradicted themselves while on the witness stand, and that their testimony was a tissue of false hoods from beginning to end, that Mr. Hamilton's life would probably have been taken were it not for the timely entrance of Nurse Donnelly, and that Mrs. Hamilton was forttin* ate iu not being on trial for murder instead of atrocious assault. ) JUDGE REED'S CHARGE. "Call the jury," was the peremp tory request of Judge Reed when he resumed his seat at the opening of the afternoon session, and a few minutes later he began his charge. "The whole mattor hinges ou tho plea of self-defense," he said, "that the blow was struck in self defence but when a deadly weapon is used in self-defence it materially alters the case." He continued in this vein, dwelling on the fact that the knife thrust was a deadly one, and the only way in which the plea of the defence could possiby be tenable ' was that the blow was struck to save j the defendant's life; that she was in j imminent danger and had to deal the deadly blow to save her own life. THE CLOSI.NO SCENE. The closing scenes were exceed ingly drimatic and when word was sent to Evangeline Hamilton that the jury were out deliberating wheth er she was guilty or not, she excited ly paced the attic prison, and frequ ently looked out of her window up on the Court House where the jury were balloting. It was precisely 3 o'clock when the jurv announced that they had arrived at a verdict and filed into their respective seats. The Court room was crowded and the specta tors whispered audibly, commenting upon the probable verdict, until called to order by the Court. At 15 minutes past three Sheriff Johnson led in the defendant. Mrs. Hamil ton looked pale and fatigued, but walked with a firm demeanor through the narrow aisles and paid no attention to the scrutinizing gaze of the crowd, on both sides of her. When brought within the railing she sank wearily into a chair directly facing the jury. She nerviouslv twisted her fingers, her hands l>eing covered with pearl colored gloves, A VERDICT OF OCTLTY. The Clerk of the Court called the jury and inquired: "Gentlemen have you agreed upon a verdict," to which Foreman Reeves responded in stentorian tones: "We have." By this time the court room had become silent, and when the fore man answered, "We find the de fendant guilty as charged in the indictment, Mrs. Hamilton gave a perceptible start and lifted her head for the first time, turning towards her counsel with an appealingglance and thou towards the members of the jury, who looked her in the face. Then her head sank upon her breast but sho uttered no comment. The condemned woman apparently had not a friend in the court room to offer her consolation, even her hus band having gone away as if unwil ling to remain and witness her dis tress. TWO YEARS IN PRISON. Judge Reed sternly said: "Evan geline Hamilton, stand up." The Woman arose with an effort and faced the Judge, Counsellor Perry standing beside her. "You have been convicted of a grave charge, that of atrocious assult upon Mary Ann Donnelly, the extreme penalty for which is ten yeats. But there are extenuating circumstances in this case, and the sentence I am about to impose should be con sidered lenient in Case of conviction for atrociouH assault. I sentence you to two years confinement in the State prison at Trenton." Not by a movement or a look did! the condemned woman betray any! ■emotion. She stood in a listiniogl attitude while Counsellor Perry ad-1 vised her to hear op and be of good cheer. She resumed her seat mid conversed with several reporters who took advantage of the occasion to ply her with questions. Mrs. Hamilton condemned her husband's apparent desertion aud made sever al remarKs concerning hi 9 relation-1 ship with the nurse previous to tho! aliray. She said the sentence was) hard to bear. She looked pale but, was I not agitated. She en tered the Sheriff's j residence through the front door and ' proceeded to her attic prison, which! had been furnished luxuriously by j her infatuated husband when she; was first Incarcerated, and before the full exposure of her past career aud deception prat iced upon him< had caused him to leave her to heri fate. Mrs. Hamilton will be taken toi the State prison next Saturday morning in company with half a dozen criminals convicted at this' term of court. She will have to serve a twenty month's term," pro viding she gets the usual allowance of two months per annum for good behavior. It is said Mrs. Hamilton repeatedly solicited an interview with her husband while he wai here in order to explain some personal matters, but he declined togo near her. ■— • • • To the Republican. The fourth annual Convention, of the S. S. Association of Sullivan county, was held at Forksville M. church Thursday Sept. 12t,h, afternoon and evening. On account of rain the attendance WHS very small. The reports of officers and delegates were very interesting and encouraging to S. S. workers. The election of officers resulted as t'ol-j lows: Pres. D. T. Iluckell, Vice) Pres., T. A. Boyle liec. Sec'y.,| A. G. Little; Cor. See'v., Mra. S. A. | Snyder; Treas., A. A. Collins Ex. I Com., Mrs. A. L. Smith, Mrs. F. B. Glidewell, Mr. A. A. Collins. Tlio Vice Pres of last year, (one fori each township) were continued for j this year. The following named j persons were elected as delegates to 1 the State S. S. Convention, to bej held at Williaiusport Pa., Oct. 8, 9, and 10th, 188S—Mr. Wm. Johnson, of Bernice, Mr. Win. M>'ylert, La- Porte, Mrs. Wra. Hull, Hillsgrove, Mr. U. Bird, Elkland, Mr. J. W. Rogers, of Forksville. In the evening entertaining addresses were delivered by Rev. H. Louusbury and [ D. T. Huckell. A. Q. LITTLE, Sec'y. Forksville, Pa. BETHEL CLIPPINGS. The saw mill owned by Mr. Cor coran that was burnt last spring, lias been rebuilt, and have commenced sawing. Potatoes are a very poor crop in this section, farmers that is in this part wuo have raised a large amount vfill not have enough for their own use. The friends of Frank May's sur prised him a few days ago by bringing him flour meat and other necessary articles. Mrs. Staub has removed to Vir ginia, with her son Lewis intending to make it her future home. John Miller who wont west last fall with E. M. Frost has returned again. Mrs. John Prymire who has been sick all summer, is gradually im proving. Charley Fawcett looks unusually happy. The reason why a little girl has come to stay with him. E - In casting a vote lor Lawrence you can rest assured that you are aiding a worthy and competent man for Sheriff. Make up your mind to support him. TMckxn' l^aiulntnoii. The regular series of teachers' examinations for the several school districts of Sullivan county, will bo held at tho following places on the following dates. Davidson and Shrewsbury townships, at Muncv Valley Sept. sJßth, LaPorte town ship, and borough at LaPorte Sept. 30th—Cherry twp., and Dnshore borough at Dushore Oct. I—liills grove twp., at liillngrove, Oct. sth Porks twp., at M-illview, Oct. Ith—• Colley twp., at Colley, Oct. 9th— Fox twp., at Shunk, Oct. 11 th— Elkland twp, at Estella, Out. ®lst. The school directors are requested to attend the examination iu their | district. Teachers must be examined in the district in which they expect to teach unless they procure a written permit to he examined in some other district, signed by at least three members of the Board of Directors of the district in which they expect to teach. All examinations will commence promptly at 9 o'clock a. m. M. R. Black, County Superintendent. Forksvillc Pa. Sept. 14th, 1889. We heard a gentleman in the La- Porte Hotel on Wednesday ofler to bet two to one that Lawrence would be elected Sheriff of Sullivan count} - . There were many bystanders by but none accepted the wager. This re jection was not caused by moral principle but from the fact that Mr. Lawrence's electon is conceeded by every unprejudiced voter in the county. Attend the fair next week and listen to the political conversa tion and conviuce yourself that we jwc right in our assertion. T. F. C ARSTAD D* N MERCHANT TAILOR, IX TIIE OLD CITY HOTEL Cor Mr of Third and Pine. Sis., WILLIAMSPORT, PA. For the latest style and a good fit we would refer our Sullivan coun ty friends to Mr. Carskaddcn who is numbered among tho best Tailors in the Lumber city. Sept. 13th, 'B9. TO CONUMPTVES. I The undersigr.e<l having been restored fro health \>y ninipie means, after suffering for several years a severe lung .iflection, and I that dread disease o*sumption, is anxious lo ( m.ikj known to hi* e'low suflercrs tlie means cfcure. To those w..0 desire it, he Hill cheer fully .*eud (free of cLargct a copy of tbe pre sgriplion used, \sbich the.y will tind a sure oure fi»r Consumption, Asthma, Catarrh, Bronchitis and all throat and lung Maladies. Ho hopes all sufferers will try his Itemedy, as it id in. j valuable. Tlio*u desiring the prescription, which will cost thern not lung, a: d may prove a blessing. will plea>e adJrcss, KtiV* EDWaIID i A. WILSON, Williamsburg, Kings County ' Sow York, \|y and TU havj it kmt nor. Wolff'sAC M EBlacking IS A GREAT LABOR SAVER. A SHINE LASTS A WEEK. RAIN AND SNOW DON'T AFFECT IT NO RRUSHINQ REQUIRED. MAKES A SHOE WATERPROOF. CBBD BY Mill*. VOVU AID CHH.QHKI*. Um l b. wMhwl Uk* OO Cloth, tad abaolaMr IcftMW and Preserves all kinds of Leather. Wfa ft, aad do not ctv* up till ioa It, and its I aril] b* vftll ravardwi. loM by Shoo 3tart*, Oroom, Ae. for Harness tt la uaaqoakd. WOLFF 4 RANDOLPH, PHIUDELMJI | Ai OH'li-i jtiUTKL, K. K A.RKS, Proprietor. A. largo ani 1 commodious bonne, posses sing all the attributes of n firnt-cluss hotel The Bar is well supplied. The patronage <xf the public resuettfuJly Rolicited. A. pr.ictlcol collude for prepuimg ' yonng ptopto tor busiiMM. Helps hummed# every year to gi-od positions. Now college building*. ■ Shorthand, etc. Write to N. A. MIf.LKR, l'rea. I Blmira, N. Y. (Ur&ach at IlornellsYille, N. if.) SiFSZ' OS EMULSION ST 18 A|in E A GOLDS UUflßd Wa?tinpDia eases Wonderful Producer Many havo pained one pound per day bv its use. Scott's lEmulsion is not a se cret remedy. It contains tho stimulating properties of the Hypophosphites and pure Nor wegian Cod Liver Oil, tho po tency of both being largely increased. It is used by sicians all over tho world. PALATABLE AS MILK. Sold by all Druggist*. BCOIT & EOWNE, eMbist* N. T. A DMIMSTRATORS NOT!CB:-Nctine !.« x\.herel>y givon, thut [ have taken out admin insration upon the estate of Thomas L. Robart late of Elk land twp., dee'd. All persons who have olaiws against said decca««l will present tlitm duly authcndicated for dettkwent and thogo who know thoinsolvei indebted will pleaoo make payment of the earae. WM. BHOK.VI AKEH. Administrator. Estelli. Pa , Sept. 23, 'B9. Campbell & Son. General merchants of Shunk, wish to call the attention of the many citizens of the Western portion of the county to the fine selection of I poods just received, consisting of: Summer Printß, Dress Suitings, Ginghams and all kind of Dry Goods and Notions, Jerseys, Gloves and Mitts, Ladies and Gents Furnishing Goods, Men's Boy's and Children's j clothing. Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes, Straw Goods, Crockery and Glasswaro, Hardware and Haying tools, and a Fresh line of Groceries, Tobacco and Cigars, and every thing usually kept in a General Store, also Airents tor rnim minims We have the finest arid largest assortment of goods ever offered to the people of Shrink and vicinity, and sell as cheap as any firm in the county. Give us a trial and be con vinced. Thanking our old custom ers for their patronage 111 past, and trusting that they may continue, wc remain yours etc. J. H. CAMPBELL & SON. June, 188' J. Sliunk, Pa- W. H. OjjEEN~. Street, Towanda, Pa,, Has just received a handsome line of Spring Suitings- They are handsome, stylish and tlic very latest. Ladies ;ire requested to [ail and examine and price them whether they buy or not. In his regular stock he has Kiajiy \BARG»aiJ>rsi i which will just suit bargain hunfc ' e v s. A full lino of DRESS GOODS, DOMES ncs, NOTIONS and in fact everything kept in thf , DRY GOODS line, at low prices. |My goods were all bought to sell: If you don't believe it, price them and see. We urge the people of Sullivan to pay us a cull and price our goods j j while in Towanda. ! W. H. D. GREEN, I TOWANDA PA. j i [DUSHORE AND NoRDMONT STAGE LINE. F. M. CRrtSSLEY, Proprietor j UNTIL FUTHEP. NOTICE STAOES! WILL RUN OS FOLLOWING SCHEDULE | Ltavo Laporte at 6:15 a. m.for Nordinont Arrive at Nordinont 7.-.'ill >•. tn. Loave Nordmont at MISa. m.for Laporte Arrive at Lap. rto 1:00 p. IU. Leave Laporte at 5:00 p. m.for NorJraont \ Arrive at Nordmont p. m. Leave Nordmont at 7:00 p. m.for Lnp .rte Arrive at Laporte 8:30 p. m. Leave Laporto at Sa. in, for ftushore I.oavs I>uslioro at °2 p. ra. for LaPor' ; SALESMAN WANTED! ONE THOUSAND men wanted at onfis to tako orders for Nursery Stock. Experience not rc quire 1. We hire or. Salary und pay expenses, or on coir:mission if preferred. Stock firsi elais and suarr'.eod trua Jo name. Apply at once, stating a<c. to Tun C. L. VAUBUSEN NURSPRY CO., GENKVA, N. Y. pLLERr r. INGH/LBt, ! fTGSMET & COUNSELOR AT LH LAPORTE, PENN ? A, »*Trmnt -.ttentjon to - Bmaiagi tow ttgm c r.nt Mb PHILAI >KLPH IA, PA. at out \ ncojv'ration or tine from Lusluuw. iu cur.ible by others waale'l. bona rar Circular. CURE GUARANTEED. omTitJsTii*. Successful Vrflatmr. T riisnri» A SCIENTIFIC DiSCQVZE?! ftDCUOHBiS luc ( a r iHt» vi uit i^itciutcs. § W KIU' nXKR Succei Treilment. Alitfuiiiatltm. nu«l The ifflcscy of the Bffk*it<t>c ih (mi>B c.f cou flttutpti n amibeenno effectually demonstrate that we •re Justine J in oJaiming ft* it cuidire powtrc bejond thorn, ot any iw liein * known Wo do not claim for it Btri"Ul(Mi4 ;»nvv«»r 10 ourin* caees «» far gone th»t eon In Jtnpotfltbie, but we d» claim that ft will euro «ui> caao where the Innjr* are not Mora than half gone. Potions withpoorappetite. weak and debilitated, will find it the Debt tonic Kverr one tihoulrl \u*j it, particularly th«>se who Qavn suffered for yeare with incur*MM chronir.d'*- . Microbes or aorn-s nr« cstiaee of disease. The mtMli' ine that will kui the |twtui and at the same tuno ® un \ I* 1 " to use. bold only in om- gallon atone juks eutTicient to last aboat one month. Cheap; within the re?i !li of ah. Physician of 17 years experience in chttifrc (»112 th'» office, nend for circular and information Wni. Hadaw's Microbe Kilier, yLiUg;!: P.: QON'T QVERLOOK JHAT T. J. Keeler, Is adding every week to hi« well Selected Stock 'Of Merchandise con sibting of Dry Gdods, Notions, Ready made Glotliing, Hats, Caps, Boot* and Shoes, Giviceriel, Hardward Queenswnre, Flour, Feed etc.' I Prices as low as the lowest. C«ll ja'fid be convinced of good qualities laud low prices. T. J. KEKLER, j Laporte, Pa.. Aug. Bth, 1889. NEW HOTEL JUST OPENED, R. B. WAJIBURTON, Prop'r. FORJKSVI i.LE, PA. This is a large and commodious ■ house, with largo airy rooms, and is I furnished in first class style. The ihes't of accommodations oflered tran- I sient or steady boarders. Forkaville j is situated along the Loyal Sock and lis a very pretty town and a favorite summer resort for city guests. R, B. WAKBURTON, Prop'h Forksville, Aug. Ist, 1888. LORAH'S HOTEL. sosES'roww. DANIEL If. LOB AH PKOp'R. Tnis is a largo and commodious i house, with large airy rooms, furn ished in first class style. A desira- Ho place for those who desire to es cape the heated term. Hunting and I fishing in their season. The bar ie supplied with choice liquors & cigare. Nov. 13 'BS. A NEW STORE AT * —FORKSViLLE —* The undersigned has opened an agricultural store at Forksville, and carries in stock a full line of Seed j ers. (The celebrated '"Warner".) I l'loioa, Ilarrowi, 1 Mowing Machines, Hinders, 1 lieapers, Farm Wagons, i Spring Wagon s, Huggies, Sleighs, Cnlters, k etc. In fact all Hues of farm iltensile ( and agricultural implements. Come ( and examine ray stock and prices. F. C. SI'HANBAC'KTR. j April 11t1i.. 1&53. ' B. HILL/M D. PHYSICIAN S SLRG KON, Office on theoorheroflvinin & Leech 3 LAPORTE, PA M 0 S M 112 AIN H 0 US E LAPOKTE, PA. An attractive, home-like hotel; livery etlor't made to entertain satis factorily. MRS. M. C. LA UK it, Proprietor WENET 1. L-OWNS, ei-tcls ATTORN ST-AT-LAW Ex-Protbonotary, Register «t Rto«>rderof Sull.C Offioo at Hosido.ioej on M uncy fetreef LAPORTE, PA. T. j. & F. 11. INGHAM, Attorneys at Law, numliorr, Peniiß, Legal Business attended to in thifl and adjoining Counties. Telephone communication direct with County Offices at Laporte. January, 1888. Oils ] Oils'.OiM Crown •ficmei, THF'M EST BURNING OIL MADE TIIE CROWNING GLORY of the times for illuminating puposes, or a family light—family safety oil' CROWN ACME, THE CREAM OF PETROLEUM. IT 18 VKKFECTLY SAFE. You 6a.n pin your faith to it as a FAMILY SAFETY OIL. Ifyouraluo light, and safety in' your liomcs, ask for Crown Acme. For salo to tlio trade by Yours Ttfuly, ELMIRA CILCO., ELMIRA, N. Y. SALESMAN WANTED to canvass for the sale of Nursery Slock! Steady employment guarn teed. Salary and expenses paid to successful men. Apply at once stating age. Mention this paper. CHASE BROTHERS COMPANY, Rochester, N. Y.* 1
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