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VOL. VIII.
MILFOIII), PIKE COUNTY, PA., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, IflCi.
NO. 10.
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THE WASHINGTON LETTER,
President Roosevelt, by Hip Ann
stand be bus taken in support of
adequate anti-trust legislation, bus
accured tlic c-finj)! t inn l'yi'"''!,"'"- "f
tin- antt-trust program outlined in
these letters lust week. In order to
accomplish tliis end, Mr. Roosevelt
has Miked very plainly to the lenders
of his party. He has stated the un
varnished fuets and in some In-tanees
him seriously offended, by what they
term his "brutal frankness," the men
who will linve the greatest weight in
the republican national eonvention.
The president states liis position very
pimply, llesnys, "I have done my
duty by the whole people ns I Imve
seen it find I am quite prepared to
stand or fall by their verdiet." In
this connection no one denies that the
attorney general will find bis position
materially strengthened in the further
prosecution of the unlawful aelsol the
great corporations known as trusts.
In view of the president's position
on the subject of trusts it lias become
a well recognized fact, in the inner
circles of the party, that all that
element which believes there should
be no legislative interference with the
business interests of the country w ill
work assiduously against Mr. Roose
velt's nomination for 100 1. As to the
trusts themselves it is a common
expression that they lane "no soul"
and it is equally true that they have
no polities. With Mr. Roosevelt as
the republican candidate and a man
whom they would describe ns "safe"
at the head of the democratic ticket,
their Influence and t'neii extensive
campaign contribution would go Into
the democratic fund. The democrats
realize this fact and such men as
Arthur P. Gorman, Richard Olney
and others, whose standing witli the
capitalists of the country is unim
peachable, are being earnestly, open
ly, discussed as probable democratic
candidates. Always trimmers, the
democrats will have no hesitation in
trimming their sails to catch the
trust wind in the next election. The
friends of the president are discussing
the situation very seriously and all
believe that the people will have to
choose, either at the republican
national convention or at the polls,
between an honest and fearless advo
cate of the rights of the people and a
servant of the corporate wealth of
the country.
It is regarded bs practically certain
that Mr. George H. C'ortelyou, now
secretary to the president, will be
chosen by Mr. Roosevelt as head of
the new department of commerce and
labor. Some of the president's sin
cerest friends regard the appointment
as unwise from a political standpoint.
They say that with the powerful
influences which are known to be
against him in bis own party, Mr.
Roosevelt ought to "play politics"
and appoint to this important position
a man who would carry considerable
political influence in one of the doubt
ful states. To their argument Mr.
Roosevelt replies that bis brand of
politics is thht policy which he
believes will make for the greatest
good of the people No one question!
Mr. C'ortelyou's ability and the presi
dent knows that he will administer
this important oflice in the interests
of the people. He is in perfect accord
with the president on the subject of
trusts, with which the new depart
ment Mill have much to do. Kven
under the provisions of the Nelson
amendment providing for publicity
of corporate statistics the ollicer in
charge will have the widest latitude
and with an administrative ollicer
w hose sympathies were w ith the cor
porations the law might be made
wholly useless. No one denies the
correctness of this argument, although
some fear that when it comes to the
point of votes in the convention Mr.
Roosevelt's fearlessly bnticst policy
w ill not win.
The ratitici.tion of the Alaskan
treaty without niuteiiul opposition
bears out the prediction made in these
letters, and made in the face of
Associated 1're.s predictions to the
contrary. Under the provisions of
the treaty, the president w ill appoint
three commissioners who will meet
w ith an equal number appointed ly
Great Britain and, if possible, s. ttle
for all time the di-pute in regard to
the Alaskan boundary. On every
mooted question a vote of four to two
will determine the proposition. Jn
the evi-nt that sm-h a majority cannot
In' obtained and the comud-.-ioii di-
ill,-.-, c enly no result v ill If attained
.'cl ti e plt-ent status of the que.-tio.l
w I! lint have been affected. Humor
i S !: . t t'.e pi-- !'!. lit V. i.l l'l 1 ot. I
on the commission Secretary Hoot,
Senator 1vlge and Senator Turner of
Washington, Hut unofficial announce
ment has been made.
The dispute1 in regard to the actual
houndarv between Alaska and the
Rrilisli possessions arises from a re
dundancy of definition in the treaty
negotiated by Great Britain and
Russia in I s-jr. Not content with
defining the treaty at three mafine
leagues from tide-water the framers
of the convention added certain
physical felines fit the location of
the boundary which subsequent in
vest i gat ions ha ve proven non-existent.
While, in the mind of the Jiest au
thorities in this country, there is no
question that the intention of the
negotiators was to place the boundary
at three marine leagues from tide
water, the interposition of these de
tails has complicated the issue and at
least made an arg uncut on w hich
Great. Britain hangs her claim.
Senator Morgan's opposition to the
Columbian treaty, under the provis
ions of which convention the i'anaii a
canal is to be built, has thus far
delayed its ratification although the
senate has expended an entire day
listening to Mr. Morgan's negative
argument. The venerable senator
from Alabama is determined to
defeat the treaty and announces tint
he is prepared to talk on the subject
for t only-four or forty-eight hours
if necessary. This opposition is also
holding up the Cuban treaty as Mr.
Morgan has made it known that be
will debate that convention, if neces
sary to prevent tlv ratification of the
foinier. Under the circumstances, a
special session of the senate is predict
ed by Senator Lodge and others, but
Senators Aldrieh, Hale and Allison
are certain all can be accomplished
before the 4th of March.
There is no immediate prospect of
a settlement of the statehood blockade
and it, is perfectly evident that both
parties to the contest are "binding"
so that it is difficult to accurately
jjuage the situation. A crisis is ap
proaching however". The committee
on post ofliees and post roads has
attached the Omnibus bill, in the
form of a rider, to the post office
approprlatirn bill and present pros
pects are that the final test vote will
come on that measure. The chair
will rule the amendment out of order
and an appeal will be taken. The
opponents of statehood assert that
Senator Quay will lose on his attempt,
to overrule the chair.
Real Estate Transfers
Mary B. Smith Spaulding to Sam
uel W. Smith ana William E. Smith,
1(53 acres. Dingmnn, part of Samuel
Hazelhurst, No. ITS, ."0.
Samuel W. Smith et al to Cha.rlcs
Kicsol, assignment of above f 1.
Charles Kiesel to Julius W. Kiesel,
lands in Dingmnn, 231 acres, ah-.it,
lots in Milford borough. No. 9, 10,
11, subjeet'to support and mainten
ance,. Jules F. Jeanneret and, others to
Edward A. Jeanneret, land in Leh
man, David Ogdon, No. 211, 22S
acres, $1.
George Gregory, sheriff, land of
John Case to John F. C41.se, 54 acres,
Dimman, f 110.
August Weger to Henry Plunkors,
25 acres, Taylortown, Lackawaxeo,
11.
Edwnrd Lucfcey to Russell Tects,
interest in Abraham Dills, No. 02,
Porter, f20.
Louis de rinsse, M. D , to Ella G
Plasse, lots in Milford borough
and 340 acres, Westfall, il.
Washington's Eirthday Excursion
On account of Washington's birth
day falling on Sunday this year the
usual celebrations will be held on
Moinlav, Feb'narv 28rd. There will
be matinees in all theatres, and to
afford all who wish an opportunity
to visit Greater New York on a week
day, the Erie will run a special one
dollar excursion Monday, February
tickets good going on ti-uu.
No o bnviTo port Jervis nt 6 30
m , and rel annus on any train
leavllol New Vol k on MolllblV, Feb.
L'-n'd, except trains No. 3 and 5, giv
ieir von the choice; of taking the
tiains leaving Chambers street tit
4 30, 6 "S or U 13 p. 111. Remember
!he date, Moiuiav, February 2;Srd,
train leaving i'oit Jervts at fi.lM.'a.
111., and fare only one dollar for the
round I ri ji. 2 v lr
Buck'rn'f Arnica Szlv
TIm best and ni"t famous c,:n-
pound 111 the world to conquer aches
laud kill pamw. Cures cuts, heals
! I urns and bruises, nubbles inHim
' nation, masters pile. Million of
j boxes Kol.l v early. Works wonders
; 111 b,, lis. uU'ers. 'elons, O.in erup-
Meiis. Il cuiee, or no pay. at
iiil Si .10.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL NOTES
John Zimmerman of Now York
I- lit' IJ VM J M'J II II VII llin Mtl VD J U
Delaware.
Report says that Ilornca O. Kipp
n ill bo chief clerk at the Bluff House
next siimmnr.
Richard Nilis, wlio is attending
school at Owcgo, N. Y., visited his
parents last Saturday, returning
Sunday.
IV. II . E. Emerson is reported to
he with b's patient, Mr. Harrtmnn,
at, Miami, Fin., a town in the most
southerly part, of the state.
George Fcudder of Metnchen, N.
J , an employee in tho engineering
department of the Pennsylvania rail
road, visited bis brother bore the
first of tills week.
For Woman Suffrage
Prof. Susan J. Cunningham, a
noted astronomer of Swarthrnore,
Pa , asserts: "The principles opon
which our Revolutionary forefathers
founded the grandest government
in tho history of the world, Is the
principle upon which the advocates
of woman suffrage base their claim
for the ballot. I tborouly believe In
no taxation without, representation."
Another champion for woman's
right to the ballot is tbesnporinten 1
ent, of public instruction of Tioga
county, Pa., Prof. G. W. Merrick,
"I agree w'ith Plato there ghould be
no. sex in government ; their anion
in that relation- relation seems to
me as necessary as in the family re
lation there should be no divorce."
The Mens Supper
Remember the mens supper in
tho parlors of the Presbyterian
church this evening, which will be
serveiLfrom 6 to 10. The menu is
appelizing and there will be an
abundance for all. Here it is :
Oystoin
Raw Escal loped .
Coltf
Ronst Turkey, Cranberrry Sauoe
Boiled Heef Tonguo
Ham
Celery - Plcklei
Potato Sal ail Saratoga Chips
Hrend Bolls
Chocolato and Vanilla Ice Cream
Lemon Sherlwt - Orange Ice
Plnln Chocolate Cake
Cocoamit Cake Angel Food
Coffee Tea . Chocolate
Snow Bills in Prospect
Townships whiuh may have been
congratulating themselves on their
escape from snow bills may now be
in a different situation. Would it not
pay in the end to remove some of the
stone and rail fences along highways,
which cause drifting, and substitute
wire? There are some places where
t bis could be done with great advant
age to taxpayers. The additional
school tax which will be tnatle neces
sary if the pending bill passes will
cause citizens to look around and see
if in some way unnecessary expenses
cannot be avoided, and snowdrifts In
many localities would be very easily
dispensed with by the use of wire for
fencing.
A New Department
The president's private secretary,
Mr. Cortelyou, as has been known for
some time, is to be secretary of the
new department of Commerce. The
bill providing for this department is
now a law, and work of organization
will go on rapidly. Among other
bureaus which are to be Included
under the new department are the
bureau of corporations, bureau of
labor, the lighthouse and steamboat
inspection services, the bureaus of
navigation "and of standards, coast
and geodetic survey, the immigration
service, the" shipping commission,
bureau of statistics of the treasury de
partment, bureau of foreign commerce
of the state department, census bureau
and lish commission. An important
feature of tbt new secretary's work
will be in the nature of trust regula
tions. IJy the terms of what is known
as the Nel.-on amendment authority
and power is given the new bureau
of corporations to require specified
returns from large corporations, and
provision is made for publicity as to
their aftairs to a certain extent.
Saved Her Child's Lit
"In three weeks our chubby little
boy was cha used by pneumonia al
most to a skeleton," writes Mrs. W.
Wutkuib, ol Pleasant City, O. "A
terrible cough set in, that, in spite
of a good doctor's treatment for
weveral weeks, grew worne every
dav. We thee used Dr. King's New
I Mse.overy for Consumption, and our
darling was soon sound and well.
We 111-e hure this jrand medicine
saved his life." Millions know it's
ti e only sure cure for coughs, colds
and all lung diseases. All dtugista
guarantee sat 1.- i act loll. Cboaudtl.
Tiiul bvt'lec" free,
ELECTION RESULTS
Those Who Ware Successful in the
Ballot ContM. Tuesday
Mtl.rORD BOROUGH
Chief burgnsa J. C. Chamberlain
d, 95 j William Angle r, 8.
Town council J. E. Boyd d, 98 ;
Albert Ilolma A, 80 ; J. H. Ryder r,
91 ; Wm. B. Kenwortbey r, 78.
Justice peaoe J, II. Lndwlg, no
opposition, 147.
Tax collector J. C. Wallace, no
opiKisition, 107
Overseer poor A. B. MoCarty r,
114 j Lorenz Geiger d, 61.
Auditor Albert Rudolph r, 3 yra.,
73; P. N. Bournique r, 1 yr., 94;
Frank Schorr d, 3 yrs., 98 ; Otto
P. Quick d, 1 yr., 74.
Judge election F. B. Thrall r, 98 ;
A. Q. Wallace d, 78.
Inspectors, no opposition J. II.
Van Etten r ; C. E. Watson d.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRtOT
School Jdirector W. T. Struble r,
177; R. G. Barckley r, 111 ; Fred A.
Beck d, 84 ; H E. Emerson d 33.
Auditor E. Q. Cole r, 89 ; Frank
Van Campen d, 71.
For Increase of indebtedness, 128 ;
against, 83.
MILFORD TOWNSHIP
Supervisor Christian Hermann,
Moses Doyle.
Auditor Ilenry MoCarty.
Overseer poor E. Quinn,
Clerk and collector D. Olmsted.
Judge election J. C. Bull.
Inspectors John Daumann, T
Nelson.
P1NOMAN TOWNSHIP
Supervisors E. A. Travis, C. J.
Boileau, Nicholas W. Holden, E. A.
Greening.
School direotors L. J. Husson,
Jeremiah Greening
Auditor John P. Laner.
Overseer Poor George B. Quinn.
Clerk J. E. Olmsted.
Colleotor C. B. MoCarty r
Inspectors W, P. Dubois, George
Briard.
LA.CKAWAXEK TOWNSHIP
Supervisors W. P. Kirkham,
Charles Hansen, I. B. Rosencraus,
Pierce Habertbier, J. A Brinkman.
School direotors M. J. Hansen,
I. B. Rosencran9.
Collector Joseph Dodan.
Auditor A. F. Boettoher.
Overseer poor A. G. Rowland,
Clerk Henry Dewitt.
Judge election J. F. Grady.
Inspectors George Williams, E
Chandler.
WESTFALL. TOWNSHIP
Supervisors Joseph Martin,
Isaac Van Gorden.
School directors Charles Lord 3
years, Will Peroivat 2 years. E. B.
Labar and A. Brink tie for 3 years.
Auditor W. N. Lawrence.
Overseer poor L. D. Wright.
Clerk Milton Shay. -
Justioe peace J. G. Van Gorden.
Collector A. W. Balch, Jr.
Judge election Isaac Skilllnger.
Inspector B. F. Durant and
Frank Wilkin.
DKI.AWARK TOWNSHIP
, Supervisors Daniel Jagger, Isaac
Smith, J. D. Honna, John Sohrteber.
School direotors Irving G. Angle,
George Darragh. ' -
Collector Isaiah Hornbeck.
Overseer poor John McGregor.
Auditor Oscar Lakia.
Clerk W, H. Layton.
Justice peace John W. Frazer 91,
Andrew A. Albright 66.
Judge election Geo. Mlddaugh.
Inspectors R. Angle, G. C. Crone
LEHMAN TOWNSHIP
Supervisors Romaine Whi taker,
John Gould, James M. Depue,
Frank Courtright.
School directors G. W. Arnst,
William H. Btodard.
Colleotor- John C. Snyder.
Auditor E. F. Peters.
Overseer poor N. D. Arnst.
Clerk Frank Layton.
Justice peaoe John Hornbeck.
Judge eleotion Wm. Cortright.
Inspectors Oliver Bensley, C. H.
Quick.
A Ugtcy the Grip
Is often a rundown system.
Weakness, nervousness, lack of ap
petite, energy and ambition, with
disordered liver'and kidney often
follow an attack of this wretched
disease. The greatest need then is
Electrio Bitters, the splendid tonic,
blood purifier and regulator of stom
ach, liver and kidneys. Thousands
have proved that they wonderfully
strengthen the nerves, build up the
system, ana restore to tealth and
good spirits after an attack of grip.
If Buffering, try them. Only 6U.
Perfect satisfaction guaranteed by
all druggists.
Notwithstanding Lieutenant Hob
soli's resignation, the navy will still
(;) on.
INTERESTING NEWS ITEMS
The skies wore not quite all bright
down in Delaware Tuesday,
The statement of the First
National Bank of Milford, which
appears eleswhero, shows that It
is in a thriving oonditon.
The sheriff's sale of tho undivided
interest of A. V. MoCarty in lauds
in Dingnian took place Monday.
John C. Bock became purchaser for
240.
Tames Howe, while making a
ooupling Monday on the D. V. R. R.,
slipped on the ice and his head was
caught botweeu the bumpers, killing
him.
Edward Quinn Is reported to have
made an agreement with Goorgi E.
Hortou of Branohville for the pur
chase of the Honeywell place in
Dingman township.
William J. Collier of Port Jervis
became purchaser of the Borgward
lands In Westfall at the sheriff's
sale for the consideration of 1210
subject to a mortgage.
The governor has refused tn re
spite Charles Gretber now in the
Stroudsburg jail sentenced for the
murder of Adam Strnnk and he will
be hanged Tuesday, Feb. 21th. He
is reported to have fully disclosed
the manner of bis two escapes.
The tail end of tho st-irni that has
been occasioning so much trouble
and distress over almost the entire
country struck here Wednesday
evening and the wind which had
quieted down Tuesday night rose
with renewed energy and howled
with all the vigor of a western
blizzard.
The storm which raged here Man.
day night and Tuesday morning
assumed blizzard proportions in
many sections west. Railroad tra flic
was delayed and many trolley lines
were tied up. A cold wave followed
the thermometer going nearly to
zero. Altogether it was fie worst
thus far of the season.
Our Sandyston correspondent was
misinformed regarding the item in
his letter last week that the farm of
Mrs. A. M. Mettler in that town
ship was rented for the ensuing
year It is an excellent farm and
awaits some good tenant. Further
particulars can be obtained by ad
dressing Mrs. Mettler at Milford.
Those who doubted whether the
ground hog saw his shadow Candle
mas day have had very good evi
dence this week that ho saw some
thing whioh portended winter if he
came out. About a foot of snow fell
Monday night and Tuesday Old
Boreas was busy all day piling it up
and succeeded to his entire satisfac
tion, and to the disoomfort of peo
ple generally.
New Agricultural Building
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson is
making preliminary arrangements
for the erection of the new building
of agriculture authorized by the act
approved by the president on the 9th
instant, which appropriates tliOO,-
000 for the new home of the depart
ment of agriculture. The plans and
specifications made for this building
contemplate an expenditure of f'2,-
000,000, but as congress has enacted
that It shall cost but l,Gn(),0l)i), they
will have to be considerably modified
Tne building will be erected some
where near the old building, but the
exact site lias not yet been determin
ed upon. The architects designing
the plan are Lord & Hew lett, of New
York. No more satisfactory appro
priation has been made by congress
than this provision for a new build
ing for agriculture. The department
of agriculture has become to be recog
nizee as one of the most helpful und
necessary branches of the government
in the interests of the jieople.
The situation in congress is said to
be entirely satisfactory to the republi
can managers of the house and sen
ate, and It is stated thut there is no
cloud now visible which will iiece.-i-tate
the railing of an extra session.
Considerable legislation is being en
acted, and congrcss'has a habit, any
way, of getting dow n during the last
few days ot the short session and do
ing about two months' work.
Had Mr. Hearst only known that
he was to be nominated for president
at the recent Jefferson banquet per
haps he could have found it Hisiit;!e
to attend instead of sending a telegram
of regrets. Men never know what
great things await them.
To Cur a Cold in Que Day
Puke Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggits refund the money
if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's
sinatura U oa each buz, 26o.
CUM;,iIJ;iO. O.V LIO NSJE3
The Courts Long Aga Encitet Thpy
Could T.'ot Bu Ratainod
Home contention having arisen as
to the right of county treasurers to
charge commissions on liquor license
in iney wo note some decisions on
the question. One by Judge Shay
in Schuylkill county filed July 1st,
1901, as follows :
Tho county treasurer has no right,
to charge and retain for the use of
the county a commission on money
received for liquor licenses. The
borough is entitled to receive its
full share with r.o deduction for
commission. Seliuvlkill Haven
borough vs. Sihuvlkill county, lot li
district reports, page 4 i 4 .
Money collected by a county treas
urer for the use of. borouirh which
repirseuts liquor license, fens must
bo paid over by such treasurer to
sairl borough without any deduction
of fees for services rendered The
duty is imposed by stiiluto and if
tho treasurer makes default he is
premarily liable to tho party to
whom tho money is duo. Kittan
ning boronnh vs. Mast, 15 Superior
court reports 51 Opinion fil8,l
July SGUi, 1'JnO.
The same q'le-iion was decided by
the Hop, em e con it in commonwealth
vs. Martin 170, Pennsylvania 118, so
long ago as .Inly IS. 1805. It follows
tberi fore that, cmr county treasurers
have been retaining fees on liquor
lieens-s to which they were not
enlitled under the ruling of the
courts sit.ee 1SH5.
Fin ling Owners for Dags
An dssesor down in Bedford coun
ty has hit on a S )innv'nat, novel way
to (V't'-rmiiin the ownership of dogs
in his township. .Since tho hunting
season elosnd hi) has been studying
the last assessment relative to own
ers of dogj, and he came to the con
clusion th it, many persons evaded
the dog tax. Inmakingjhis visits he
carried a picket riflo, and after
making the usual enquires ns to real
esta:e, horses and cattle would ask :
"Do yon own a dog?"
Tile c-nii -non auswor was "No Sir."
"Whoso dog is that outside?"
"I don't know."
"Do you want it assossoj?"
"No, sir."
"Then," producing bis rifle, "I'll
kill him," remarked the assessor.
"Hold on," is tho answer, "Don't
kill him, I'll pay tho tax."
In this way a large number has
been added to tho list.
Fish Disappearing
The atate fish commission is in
receipt of information that flsh are
disappearing in nearly all the state
streams and that unless something
is speedily done there will soon be
none but migrating fish in the inland
rivers and small streams in this
state. The commission at present
is unable to give any definite reason
for this condition, the theory, how
ever, is said that, it arises from the
use of semes.
It isi-aid that, fully one hundred
seines are constantly at work within
a limit, of thirty miles of Harrisbnrg
and the catch, aimnnting to tons of
black bass, crappio and salmon,
taken contrary to law is sold openly
in tho markets.
An Iaauraoce Casa
A cape involving a novel question
has jnst been decided by the supreme
court of Now York. Homo time ago
George Lindiisky of Greeley, this
county, placed an insurance on bis
buihli'igs with E. C. Beirno of Port
Jervis in a Chirvigo company. He
paid the premium and was assured
that the company wan authorized to
trans ct business in this state. Sub
sequently a fire occurred and when
he sought to recover the loss on bis
policy lie found the company was
unsound and without authority to
do business here. Ho thereupon
brought suit against IJeirne, the
aaent, f n- the los-: and the court has
held, aul Tiling the judgement of a
lower court, that the a.ent is
responsible.
Tho scratch of a pin may cause
the loss of a limb or even death
when hi ) id poisoning results from
the injury. A'l danger of tin , may
bo avoid. -1, however, by promptly
applying Cimbcrlain's Pain liilui.
It is an an: isi'Utiu and uneiinalh-d as
a q nek heai.nir liniment for cuts,
hv:it, s mi t burns. Fur sale by
liileh X- S oi, Mi t,i moras, all general
stores lu Pike county.
Dress making in all branches.
Will go to the bouse or do the work
at hoine,. Address Mauy Ll'liWio,
Bi'oitd street, Miiford.'Pu.
THE RAMBLER'S PICKINGS
Election is over and both sides are
satisfied, or if not thoy will have to
he.
Lead dollars may do for Port
.lends, but bore in Tike we want
the real genuine article or there will
be trouble as some Port Jorvis gent
will find out.
Two runaways and an tipset on
election day. Ed. Boyd while pod
dling upset near A. Armstrongs, but
timely assistance saved him from
serious injury. Later in the day
his horse left him near Mott street
and started to peddle alono until
stopped near the Crlsstnan bouse by
Wash. Lantz. Sheriff Gregory's
team ' became disgusted with tho
weather or the voters and loft the
sleigh against the tie post in front of
the court house. Jus. Holler stopped
them in front of the Presbyterian
church.
The prophet; who foretold early
warm weather has pleDty of reason
to change his mind this week.
Miss Mary Ludwlg has lost her pet
horse. The animal sustained an
injury while getting up in the stable
and chloroform properly administer
ed by Ed. Cole ended his suffering.
Miss Bertha Boyd is confined to
the house suffering from a heavy
cold.
Sullivan county, N. Y., has an
other woman devil in the person of
Mrs. Taylor, who shot and killed
her husband and burned bis remains.
Herkimer county, N. Y., some years
ago hud a Mrs. Druse who did tho
same thing, and in each case a
daughter was present when the deed
was done. Mrs. Druse was hung,
the daughter sent to the penitentary.
Now what will become of Mrs. Tay
lor? Will the insane racket work?
Street Commissioner Steele did
jood work with his snow plow in
good time.
If you havent a oold or something
else to keep you home attend the
supper of the hatchet society this
evening.
Railroad Cam a "Hoodoo''
The Delaware Valley . Railroad
"hoodoo" has claimed its third
Judge, John W. Simonton, President
Judge of the Dauphin county courts,
died on Thursday from an illness
contracted after he had taken up
the now famous railroad case from
Monroe, He was about to sit in
equity proceedings and hear this
case for himself when he was stricken
with pneumonia, which caused his
death.
This is tho third Judge who has
died since the Delaware matter has
been before him in the conrts. The
first was Judge Edwin Albright, of
Lehigh ; then Judge Allen Craig, of
Carbon ; and now Judge Simonton,
and each had heard the case argued
in part but neither one had reached
a decisir n.
It is said those who believe In
boodoos that the third death breaks
the evil spell. The railroad oase will
be taken up by the Pennsylvania
Supreme court in March next. The
paper book of the plaintiff will be
the largest ever printed in Monroe.
The injunction was issued to restrain
the Franklin National Bank of Phil
adelphia, disposing of 1190,000 of
railroad bonds. Mauch Chunk
Gazette.
Farm for Sale
Tiie farm oontains 103 acres and
lies four miles back of Dingman's
Ferry in Delaware township.
About a mile of Decker's creek runs
through it on which there is a fine
opportunity to build an inexpensive
dam which will flood twenty acres,
making an elegant trout pond.
There are a number of cascades on
the stream surrounded by groves of
pine and hemlock. Building stone,
gravel and an excellent quality of
sand abound. The premises are well
adapted for a club house or a sum
mer resort, and should the railroad
come up the river the value will be
enhauched. A large barn nearly
new with basement stables, and an
8 room bouse on the farm. Price
11,500. For further particulars en
quire of Joseph Canne, owner, or of
Albert Helms at Milford, Pa. tf
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