Early yesterday morning while train No. 60, which had been held at Pennsburg for the North Penn Flyer, was passing McLean's the last car in the train broke down, tearing up the track about three rail lengths, damaging the road bed considerably. Fortunately no one was injured. The car broke down at the lower switch of the McLeans Lay Off and tore up the tracks to the small trestle that spans the roadway. The accident was of such a nature that the Reading wreckers were summoned who arrived at about six o'clock in the morning and cleared the wreck away. The milk train and several other locals were delayed several hours by the accident.
Rev. J.B. BOOZ, of near Salfordville, met with a slight accident on Monday. He purchased a horse from J.K. BUCHER at Salfordville and took him home to test. He with help hitched him to a light express wagon and started for a drive. The animal went along all right until they came to a hill when the brake was applied. This made a noise and frightened the horse which started to run. The sudden jolt threw Rev. BOOZ who was standing on the back of the wagon from the same. The reverend gentleman was badly bruised about the face and body.
On account of a serious accident on the North Penn railroad, that blocked the tracks completely, the Superintendent W.A. GARRET run one of their fast mail and express trains over the Perkiomen division on Thursday night. The train consisted of seven coaches heavily laden with express, mail and baggage, also several vestibuled Pullman sleepers. The train passed through Pennsburg about 1.40 Friday morning. Mr. RUTHARDT the operator was called out, and all trains were side-tracked to give the flyer a clear track.
Henry HOLLENBUSH, of Hoffmansville, died on Monday of pneumonia. Mr. HOLLENBUSH is well known in this vicinity, having been proprietor of the Palm Hotel some years ago. Deceased is about 65 years of age. He is survived by a widow and two children, Samuel of Anise, and Mary, wife of Amos NESTER of Hoffmansville. The funeral will be held today at the Sassamansville church. Rev. Wm. B. FOX will officiate.
A strange dog in the vicinity of Mertztown was the cause of an accident which befel Milton FEGLEY, of near that town. The dog followed different people to their homes, and on one occasion he accompanied Mr. FEGLEY. Mr. FEGLEY would not have thought anything of this, had not the canine acted strangely. These actions aroused his suspicion and he made up his mind that something was wrong with the dog. Mr. FEGLEY secured his gun and thought he would discharge it and frighten the animal. The gun was fired and an explosion was the result. Pieces of metal flew in all directions, one piece cut an ugly gash in Mr. FEGLEY's throat. A physician was summoned who examined the gash and found that the metal touched the jugular vein and also partly severed the wind-pipe. The wounds of the man were dressed, and he is now recovering from the effects of his mishap.
Ida F. HUBER, the youngest daughter of David and Mary HUBER, saw the light of the world on the 10th day of September, A.D., 1876, and died on Thursday, April 24th, at 8.30 p.m. She learned the millinery trade at "The Bon Ton," Allentown, Pa., beginning in 1894 and worked there till 1899, for a number of years she was head clerk and supervisor in the establishment, and was pronounced an expert in the art. On New Year's day, 1900, she was engaged by a Philadelphia Millinery store, and filled that position for about six months, at which time she complained of ill health and came home to stay with her parents till she had recuperated. Alas! the nature of her disease was soon evident, that dreaded foe consumption, which held its grasp on her and at last conquered. She was never heard to complain, and was longing for spring and fine weather, so she could go out again and to work. She always said if she would recover again she would never go back to work at her trade, meaning by that, that the stifled air of the confined rooms where such girls have to work, was detrimental to the health. In company and society she was quite and reserved, but always pleasant, taking life as it came without boasting or grumbling. She was the youngest of the family of five children, and was the first to leave her chair vacant in the family circle, she is survived by both of her parents, three sisters, Emma, wife of W.S. MACK, Niantic, Annie, wife of Henry S. FREY, Niantic, and Sibylla and one brother Franklin, of Pennsburg. She was remarkable in making friends her motto was "Few and True." She will be buried on Monday at Huber's Church, Niantic. Interment in the church cemetery. Rev. O.S. FRANTZ will have charge of the funeral services.
The large casks that brewer, J.O. HENDRICKS, of Green Lane, recently received have not been placed in position and will not be for some time to come. The casks had not been used for some time in consequence of which they were dried out to such an extent that they would not hold water. The casks are being douched daily to cause the wood to expand and the casks to become tight but some time will necessarily elapse before they reach that desirable condition. They will be placed in the cellar and used for the purpose intended.
The ticket agents along the Perkiomen railroad have all been invited by Charles LEE, general superintendent of the Lehigh Valley railroad, to accompany an excursion arranged for the employees on their road, to visit the Pan-American Exposition and Niagara Falls. A special Pullman train left yesterday morning at 7.30 o'clock. The following ticket agents along the Perkiomen railroad accepted the invitation: George M. CARL, of Schwenksville, and O.P. KUHNS, of Salford.
Maurice M. WELDNER, of near Green Tree, Frederick township, returned to his family this week after an absence of several months. Mr. WELDNER was constable and tax collector of Frederick township and left for parts unknown with his accounts in an uncertain condition. He is now engaged helping his bondsmen on his books. It is expected that he will move his family to Pottstown in a few days.
One of the frame buildings which was recently erected along the Branch Creek, near Salfordville, for the accommodation of the employees on the new concrete bridge, was on Tuesday night destroyed by fire. The farmers living near the vicinity of the new bridge were thrown into a state of excitement by an alarm of fire. They noticed in the direction of Branch Creek long tongs of flames reaching toward the skies. Upon investigation they learned that one of the frame buildings occupied by six Hungarians had taken fire. They soon saw that it was useless to attempt to extinguish the flames as the building was one mass of fire. The building was burned to the ground, and it is supposed that it was ignited through the carelessness of the Hungarian workmen, who slept in the building and narrowly excaped with their lives. This class of people are inveterate smokers and it is supposed that the building was ignited through their thoughtlessness in throwing matches about the building. The farmers when they arrived upon the scene witnessed an amusing sight, as the Huns were barefooted and in one or two instances barely clad. Their shirts, coats and shoes being consumed by the fire. They in their excited condition presented a picture long to be remembered by the farmers who were present. The kind hearted tillers of the soil gave the Hungarians clothing and shoes which they through a series of gestures expressed their thanks.
Miss Martha BITTING, a daughter of Jacob BITTING, formerly of this borough, now a resident of Philadelphia, died of a contagious disease in the Municipal Hospital, Philadelphia, on Friday evening. Miss BITTING was taken quite ill, about eleven weeks ago with scarlet fever, from which she seemed to have recovered, when she was attacked by typhoid pneumonia, which resulted in her death. She was 18 years 5 months and 9 days of age, and was an exceptionally bright young lady. Her untimely death was a great shock to her many friends as she was a favorite among her associates. The remains were taken to Spring House, and undertaker C.H. FRYER, removed them to this borough on Saturday evening. The funeral was strictly private, and interment was made at the Pennsburg cemetery on Sunday morning. Rev. O.F. WAAGE, of this borough had charge of the services.
Edwin ZEPP of Green Lane, cleared off the large tract of land that Mr. HANCOCK purchased from KULP and FISHER. This used to be the site of a large woods and there still remains a number of stumps of trees that would seriously interfere in cultivating this virgin land. He has, therefore, ordered a patent stump-puller which is simplicity in itself, but a tremendous force is developed by judicious leverage. The motive power will be two horses, and it is so arranged that they will exert without much effort a power equal to eighty horse power. This will be sufficient to rip out any stump in the field.
Mrs. Barbara DAUB of near Souderton, celebrated her 87th birthday on Monday at the home of her son Washington, with whom she resides. All her children and grand-children were present on this occasion, besides a few intimate friends of the aged lady. The day was pleasantly spent and all partook of a hearty supper before they left for their homes.
The marriage of George KUHNS to Miss Rosa KOHL, both of Bally, will be solemnized at the Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Bally, on Tuesday next. The groom is a blacksmith and has worked in Reading for the past five years. He returned to Bally about two weeks ago and started in this business near Bally.
Henry HEVENER the well known millwright of Sumneytown, expects to leave for White Haven some time next week where he will make some alterations at MILLERs powder works. He will remove some turbine wheels and replace them with larger ones. The small turbines will be sent to Sumneytown, to the roller mill which Mr. MILLER has near this place.
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One of the best known men on the Perkiomen Railroad is John POLSTER, of Green Lane. He is a railroad man of thirty-five years experience and has helped in the construction of the Perkiomen Railroad. He, by his own efforts, worked himself up from a day laborer to the responsible postion of Supervisor, and by his vigilance and caution the roadway was kept in such condition that the thousands and thousands of passengers were carried in safety, and the immense freight traffic was run without practically any loss. He has just been relieved from this responsible position, because the company now require each Supervisor to have a perfect knowledge of Civil Engineering. It is expected that he may accept another position offered him by the company.
Vera Cruz has only a small station, as the business there was never sufficiently large to warrant the erection of a large and modern station, with freight house and other conveniences. Conditions are changing now, and there is a demand for larger and better conveniences by people from a distance who are engaged in business there. Charles SCHAEFFER, the storekeeper, and Joel YAEKEL, the miller, both of Limeport, are negotiating with the railroad company for the erection of a warehouse in which to unload the store goods. Mr. SCHAFFER, who does an extensive agricultural implement business, has received several carloads of stock so far this spring, and was very much inconvenienced several times by lack of storage facilities.
Butcher Chas. C. WEISS, of Pennsburg, met with an accident last Friday while on his route delivering meats for E.K. SHANKEL, near Geryville. The harness broke while he was in front of Charles ZIPF's place, and the horse became unmanageable, turned around quickly and threw Mr. WEISS out of the wagon. The animal kicked Mr. WEISS on his chest and started on a run for home. He was caught at Samuel SCHOENLY's place near town. Mr. WEISS was not injured and he secured the team and finished the route.
J.W.S. GROSS, proprietor of the Green Lane hotel, this week launched a row boat on the Macoby creek at the rear of his hotel. This will be a great convenience to the many summer boarders which he expects to entertain during the coming season. Green Lane is fast becoming the leading summer resort along the Perkiomen Valley as the creek along that place affords beautiful boating and plenty of good fishing.
Lincoln HULLEY, Ph. D., Professor of History, at Bucknell University, Lewisburg, will deliver his popular lecture entitled "An Evening with Riley" at the Seminary Chapel on Friday evening, May 3. Dr. HULLEY comes highly recommended as a lecturer and the lecture is especially popular and always delights his audiences. The doors will be opened at 7.30 o'clock and the lecture will commence at 8.
The Mennonite Brothers in Christ at Dillingersville baptized five converts on Sunday afternoon. Over one hundred people were present at the services. Rev. J.G. SCHIREMAN conducted the services. The following were baptized: William and Charles BRENSINGER, of Emaus; George WAMBOLD, Morris STICHLER, and Mrs. Oscar SCHOFFER, of Vera Cruz.
The flag raising at Red Hill on Tuesday evening was a grand success. The school house was crowded to overflowing with the pupils and citizens of the town. The program rendered by the pupils of the school was exceptionally interesting. The original program relative to the raising of the flag was changed owing to the postponement on account of the weather. The program for the evening was opened by a selection by the Red Hill band. After a short address the band played the National Air, and amid the singing of the school children, Miss Florence JACKSON and Master Grover WELKER raised the Stars and Stripes. Those present were then invited into the school house where the remainder of the program was carried out. Prof. W.H. KERN gave an address of welcome, in which he pictured in a pleasing and interesting manner the wonderful growth of our country. He showed where the United States had grown far in advance of the great nations. His address was highly appreciated by the large audience. Then followed a well arranged program by the school. The little tots handled their different parts in a most masterful manner. The Red Hill band rendered a number of beautiful selections during the evening. R.L. SINGER, of East Greenville, delivered an address on patriotism, after which the exercises were brought to a close by the rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. The beautiful flag which now flows from the flag staff was presented to the school by the citizens of the town. A collection was taken before the audience was dismissed, and almost five dollars was raised. This in addition to what had been raised was sufficient to pay for the flag. A vote of thanks was taken and extended to all who so ably aided in making the occasion a success.
Seven students of the public schools from this section have decided to go before Prof. R.F. HOFFECKER for examination. Two are from East Greenville, three from Warners school, one from Klinesville school and one from Red Hill school. The final examinations will be conducted at the Perkiomenville school house to-day. Yesterday was also devoted to the examinations.
Daniel KLINE the well known blacksmith near Sumneytown, has decided to remove his old shop which has been a land-mark for many years. He will transfer this building to some other part of his farm and on the site will erect a large double dwelling house to be built of swamp creek granite.
Seventy-six thousand men will comprise the army of the United States. Decision fixing the strength of the military arm at one soldier for every thousand citizens, as recommended by Lieutenant General Nelson A. MILES, was announced by Secretary ROOT this afternoon. The men will be distributed as follows, if the recommendations of Lieutenant General MILES are adopted: Philippines, 30,000; United States, 40,000; Cuba, 5,000; Porto Rico and Hawaii, 1,000. Under General MILES' plan the army will be thus distributed among the three arms: Infantry, 38,440; artillery, 18,912; cavalry, 15,300; hospital corps, engineer battalion, etc., 3,344. The strength of the infantry company will remain at 104, as at present. Companies in the Philippines which have a large number of men on their rolls will be reduced. A troop of cavalry now has 100 men. It will be reduced to 85. A battery of field artillery will consist of 160 men and a battery of coast artillery of 109. Practically all of the artillery will be stationed in the United States, at least 21,000 of the home regiments, consisting of infantry and cavalry. It is the purpose of the department to withdraw the regiments of artillery now in Havana. A couple of batteries now in the United States will be sent to Havana to take its place. This will be a slight reduction in the American force in Cuba, which will be followed by futher withdrawals in the future.
The improvements at the Lehigh Valley station at Washington and Scott streets, Buffalo, are well under way, and will be complete before the opening of the Pan-American Exposition. Additonal passenger tracks have been installed, and the capacity of the train-sheds more than doubled. The enlarged baggage room will be used solely for outgoing baggage; all incoming baggage being handled in an additional baggage room established on Scott street, adjoining the station building. To facilitate the rapid unloading of excursion trains, a twenty-foot walk has been constructed to the north of the station, projecting over the Hamburg Canal. This will obviate the necessity of having excursionists walk through the main waiting-room. A commodious parcel-room has been established, the space assigned to the ticket agent increased, and the improvements, now almost completed, will, it is thought, be ample to take care of the largely increased passenger business which this line expects to transact. The total expenses of the alterations and enlargements will exceed twenty thousand dollars.
White holds first rank this summer, as it did last, for children, young girls and young women, and for older ones also when combined with black. White lawn graduation gowns this year are trimmed with dainty hemstitched or lace trimmed ruffles upon the skirts, the waists being tucked and hemmed, with embroidered or lace insertion set in. White and colored wash silk shirt-waists made like ordinary cotton ones will be much worn this season. Wide sashes of soft ribbon used as belts and ending with long ends coming to the edges of the skirts, are to be used with summer gowns. Collars are made from two to three inches deep and over foundations that may be bought in all sizes. As a rule the collar is made of the dress material and trimmed as the waist is. Many of the parasols this season are of striped silk in white colors, and many others are of plain black and the dark shades. The sticks are long, and as a rule are less ornate than they were a year ago. - May Ladies' Home Journal.
An enjoyable birthday party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Milton B. JOHNSON, of Congo, on Monday evening. The event was in honor of their daughter Savilla's seventeenth birthday which was on Sunday. A large number of her friends congregated at the homestead and spent a very pleasant evening. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Milton B. JOHNSON, Messrs. John KIST, Henry CHRISTMAN, Harvey LATSHAW, David LATSHAW, Charles MOYER, Edwin MOSER, Willie MOYER, John LATSHAW, Nicholas JOHNSON, Irwin ADAM, Edwin JOHNSON, Clinton JOHNSON, Mahlon HOFFMAN, John MOSER, John YERGER, Warren SELL, Frank REIFSNYDER, Warren WELLER, Misses Mary BECHTEL, Mary MOYER, Emma LONG, Ella WELLER, Agnes LATSHAW, Maggie FRANCIS, Jennie SCHEETZ, Alice WELLER, Mary CLEMMER, Olivia FOX, Malinda LATSHAW, and Savilla JOHNSON.
A marriage license was issued on Tuesday by Clerk of the Orphans' Court STRAUSS to Frank GIAMPETRO to wed Rosa FARINO. The bride-to-be is only 14 years of age and is very pretty. She is the youngest woman to whom a marriage license has been granted in Lehigh county since the Marriage License law is in effect. Her husband-to-be is 25 years of age. They reside at Northampton, a village in the cement regions of Northampton county, about seven miles north of Allentown.
The residence of Anthony ECKERLE, of Red Hill, was the scene on Tuesday evening of one of the largest surprise parties ever held in that vicinity, over a hundred guests being present. The occasion was given in honor of the celebration of his daughter Mary's nineteenth birthday anniversary. The large homestead was filled with the merry laughter of the guests from the garret to the cellar until a late hour in the night. The evening was plesantly spent playing games and in other social manners. About eleven o'clock the guests were invited in the dining room where a sumptuous collation was served. The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Jacob SEMINTINGER, Mr. and Mrs. Milton HILLEGASS, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene STYER, Mrs. Milton YERGER, Mrs. Jacob HARTZELL, Mrs. Charles SMOLL, Misses Annie SMOLL, Gertie SMITH, Katie WONSITLER, Cora RICHARD, Annie JONES, Annie BITTING, Ada JONES, Katie BREY, Katie GEBHARD, Annie RICHARD, Mary SCHWENK, Minnie REITER, Ella MILLER, Cora HARTZELL, Clara HEID, Matilda HEID, Mamie SNYDER, Stella SNYDER, Sallie MABURY, Katie JONES, Katie SEMINTINGER, Annie HEID, Viola STYER, Jennie STYER, Sallie JOHNSON, Lillie MILLER, Eva MILLER, Ella SNYDER, Andora HENRY, Mary FRITZCHARLES, Molly ECKERLE, Mamie HILLEGASS, Messrs. Harry SCHWENK, Jessiah SCHWENK, Charles MILLER, Ambrose SNYDER, John FANNEL, Wayne JONES, Thomas SMITH, John RAUCH, Willie FILLMAN, Willie KLINE, Lewis GERLACH, Harvey GERHART, Irvin RICHARD, Adam MCLEAN, Hugh MCLEAN, Harry KEYSER, Curvin JONES, Walter SHELLENBERGER, Fabian SMITH, Joseph CHRISMER, Samuel VOID, Joseph MILLER, Sylvanus MILLER, John MILLER, Martin HEID, Charles HEID, Oscar BEARD, Howard GODSHALL, Willie SAMSEL, David ADAMS, Harry BUCHER, Horace SCHANKEL, Fred EDDINGER, Harry EDDINGER, Willie HARTZELL, Willie HILLEGASS, Willie BEARD, Clarence BEARD, Robert SMOLL, Oliver SMOLL, Harvey SMOLL, John REITER, Edgar MOLL, Frank FRYER, Ralph OFFNER, Herman OFFNER, John SELL, Frank KRAUSE, Ammon FRITZ, Russell STYER, William BICKEL, Edgar HILLEGASS, Warren HOFFMAN, Willie ECKERLE, Otto ECKERLE, Theodore ECKERLE, Joseph ECKERLE, Walter GENSZLER, Llewellyn BREY, Eddie SMITH, and Raymond MABURY.
The State Senate on last Thursday passed the bill making it a felony to administer "knock-out" drops, not to exceed $5,000 and a term of imprisonment at hard labor not exceeding ten years. The bill was originally introduced by Representative SMYTH, of Philadelphia, and passed the House some time ago. It met with no opposition in either the House or Senate and is expected to receive the approval of the Governor. The introduction of the bill was the outcome of the agitation attending the deaths of several persons in Philadelphia and its immediate vicinity in consequence of having "knock-out" drops administered to them for criminal purposes.
Nathan CONRAD, a well known auctioneer, of Allentown, has contracted with D.P.S. NICHOLAS, Proprietor of Nicholas' Bazaar, Philadelphia, to auctioneer his horse sales Tuesdays and Thursdays of every week. This bazaar is the largest in Philadelphia. Mr. CONRAD is considered one of the most able auctioneers in that section of the Lehigh Valley.
Considerable controversy has been indulged lately by taxpayers and supervisors throughout the county as to the right of supervisors to assess or lay road tax in the spring of the year to pay for the work done the previous twelve months. According to law, tax so laid cannot be legally collected. The law requires that the tax shall be laid in the beginning of the year, and notice must be given each year to the taxpayers of the amount of tax they are assessed for and a chance be given them to work the same out during the year. In a great many townships of the county the system of laying the tax after the work is done is contrary to law, and supervisors who operate in townships where such a system has been observed take a risk of being held liable for tax they may fail in collecting, in case taxpayers should go into litigation over the matter.
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy A. CARROLL, of Chester, have an eight-year-old boy, Richard Norman CARROLL, who, at the age of three years, took to elocution; at five he was a Bible student, and can now deliver a very fair sermon. On Easter Sunday 700 persons listened to the boy preacher's words, at Trinity Methodist Episcopal church, of Chester.
The Reading, Fleetwood and Kutztown Railroad Company has been chartered. The line is 13 miles long, from Kutztown to Lyons, Fleetwood, Blandon, Walnuttown and Temple, all in Berks county. The capital is $130,000. J.W. SHEPP, of Philadelphia, is president.
Edward J. HUNSICKER, the twelve-year-old son of Harrison HUNSICKER, of Saegersville, committed suicide by taking a dose of poison. The lad was in the employ of Samuel PETER, a farmer. On Monday they had a quarrel over a trivial matter. The lad hid himself in the barn until noon, when he went home. At supper he took a hearty meal and then went to his bedroom. During the night he was taken violently ill, but did not tell the cause until morning, when he admitted to his mother that he had taken the poison. Death ensued at noon. The lad was always very sensitive and easily offended by the slightest reproof.
A 110-gallon glass gasoline tank with a wooden covering has been installed at METZ's store, Skippack. Mr. METZ has one of the most up-to-date stores in that section of the county and he is always looking for new labor saving additions to his store.
The Red Hill race track has been put in condition and the horses now in training at the Red Hill hotel stables are being jogged on it every nice day. The owner proposes to have the track placed in proper condition for speeding purposes in about ten days.....Lewis G. TEWKESBURY, the former owner of Robert J., 2.01 1/2, is now in South America and according to reports will soon return to this country to settle with his creditors. Mr. TEWKESBURY left for parts unknown about a year ago, owing to financial troubles. It is claimed that he had made a fortune in South America and he would be able to settle all his old bills.....W.H. COVILL, of Three Bridges, New Jersey, will train over the Elkwood Park track at Long Branch. Mr. COVILLE trained his string of horses at Allentown last season, among the lot was Orianna, an Allentown trotting mare who he marked in 2.11 1/4.....Samuel WILDMAN, or Norristown, has a black mare by Simmons, out of Twilight, by Hambletonian 10, that can road a 2.20 clip. He will start her in the Pennsylvania circuit this season. She is not being jogged prepariatory to going in regular training.....George WHITE, of Lansdale, has sold his trotting mare, "Lottie Tier," 2.18 1/4, to Peter FOLEY, of Philadelphia for the reported price of $1,500 - a price that would buy a dozen fair farm horses.....J.W. GREENWOOD, of Ephrata, Lancaster county, trainer for T.A. WILSON, the well-known horseman has arranged to bring his string of fast horses to the Allentown Fair grounds. He will open a public training stable and a number of horses have already been promised him.....There will be in training at the stock farm of William D. ALTHOUSE, of Phoenixville this spring twenty-five head of trotters and pacers that have been raised on the farm. The race track is undergoing a thorough preparation for the work. The portion of the fence that remains will be torn down and replaced by a new one, the building will be repainted and repaired and the grounds thoroughly trimmed up. Mr. ALTHOUSE, the present owner of the park, will leave nothing undone to make it attractive and one of the best half mile tracks in the country. It will be not only for his own use but the horsemen of Phoenixville and vicinity will be at liberty to use it at anytime. Strong effects are being made to hold a race meeting on July 4.
Amandus FOSBENNER, of East Rockhill township Buck county, last Friday killed 19 blacksnakes, ranging from 4 to 6 feet in length. Several whistlers were among the lot. Mr. FOSBENNER believes there is still a larger number remaining in their den or place of hiding. He had considerable trouble in dispatching the venomous reptiles.
A chicken belonging to Dr. BURNS, of Pottstown, produced an egg which measured 8 5/8 by 7 1/2 inches, and it was not a double yolker, either.
The East Greenville base ball field, presented an amusing sight on Monday evening. The players, cranks and rooters, had assembled for the purpose of raking the diamond. The managment had appointed one man to oversee this great gang of workmen. The man appointed was thought to be quite popular with his fellow men, but this is where the management made the mistake. The men not knowing who the "boss" was to be, started to work with a will, but when they began to receive orders, the merry crowd soon appeared blue. They were noticed talking in a most interesting manner to one another and in about ten minutes they threw down their tools as one man, declaring that they, American citizens, positively would not work under a "Dago." The boss then tried to place other men at work, but the strikers interfered. They called them Scabs, Dago-Lovers, and Hobos. Things were taking a dangerous turn when it was announced that No. 47 would from now on have charge of the chain-gang. Peace was at once restored, and the men returned to work.....If there is one thing in this world the fair maiden of sixteen summers, and twenty-nine winters, is fond of, it is maple-sugar. A certain young lady in this vicinity had occasion to visit our general store, where she saw a number of round cakes, of a brownish color, in a box with a glass cover. Her bright eyes sparkled and she at once advanced to the counter and asked the clerk the price of maple-sugar. A small sized smile began to grow on the clerks once handsome face, as he walked toward the supposed maple-sugar box. When the lady had gotten quite close, he raised the lid at the same time, saying, this is - "Deutscher Case" and is - but he never finished, the young lady had caught the odor - and successfully made her escape.
The Lutheran Congregation at Ridge Valley held a special collection the other Sunday, for the purpose of getting enough money to erect a fence around their church edifice. The collection was held on the same day that the Lord's Supper was celebrated and the major portion of the members were present. The collection amounted to $123. As an iron fence is to be erected the cost will be some what more than this collection amounted to but the balance will shortly be collected, so that the fence can be paid in full by the time it is finished.
A bill of general interest to women travelers was recently introduced by Representative T.L. KENNEDY, of Beaver. It provides that within six months after the passage of the act "it shall be the duty of every sleeping car company using sleeping cars upon lines of railway in this Commonwealth to provide in every car so used a washing and dressing room or space for the exclusive use of female passengers equal in size to the washing room provided in such car for the use of male passengers." Each company failing to comply with the provisions of this act shall be liable to a penalty of $100 for each and every car so used. Aldermen and justices of the peace throughout the Commonwealth are given jurisdiction to recover penalties under the act.
At the close of his sermon in the People's Methodist Episcopal Church, Sunday night, the Rev. Dr. Richard HARCOURT, who preached on the advisability of keeping preachers out of the sick rooms, gave his audience another surprise. He asked that the ladies who attend the service hereafter should remove their hats. His request was very favorably received.
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