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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

George Davis, a young mar of twentv.
five who lives with his mother in GreoD
Vile, Mercer county, has been subject for
many years to frs. During the past vaor
these nave become of So freuuert occnr
renee. as to impair his mind and aImosg
totally destroy his reasoning Faculties. Or,
Wednesday night last he rose lroM bed!
and went out without hat. coat or shoes
over the frozen streets and by.ways. hon
the thermometer was at zero. A search
was instituted here and there the marks
of his bare aud bleeding feet were Iopna
upon the snow, but he was not discovered
until six o'clock next morning A laboror
on his way to the Shenaugo coal ward.
found hun in James Bortz's orchard
''trampins rings" as he said 'round the
apple trees His feet were covered with
ice, and to his hands ~icicles were hanuin,
He was brought to his mothers dwelIin,,
as soon as possible, and physicians were
called, who say it will be necessary 10
amputate both feet and perhaps both
hands. in order to save his life.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

Col. r. 4. Bcath forwarded US a cir
cular embodying the conclusions of a com
mittee o! the Grand Alpy of the Republic.
relative to the establishment of Industrial
School for the benefit of Soldiers Or
phans. 1t will be remembered that Gov
ernor Hartranft adverted to this subject
in has annual message. The Committee
referred to, after giving the subject
mature consideration. report against the
formation of Industrial Schools, assigning
as reasons that but a few industrial
branches, and these of the p%lainest kind,
could be taught, while the children would
feel that they were on a par with those of
the Reform School. What is proposed.
is embraced in the following paragraph
of the General Order issued
Owe propose that this idea be so
extended that scholars, who desire it and
are qualified therefor, may be sent to the
School of Design for Women" the
Agricultural College, of Normal Schools.
and, further. that boys and girls inclined
To learn any of the mechanic or high arts
that could not be learned at their homes.
or in small villages and interior owns,
shall be provided, through the aid of the
members Of the Grand Army, with places
in machine shops, or elsewhere, and also
with homes where they would be under
proper influences. and that the State
should make up the deficiency between
the amount earned by them aud that re
quired for their support during the FIRST
year or wo. Many girls who now have
to struggle along as seamstresses, could
earn a livelihood as photographers, book
keepers, &c. Many boys with a natural
talent for engineering or machinery, could
learn these professions, obtain good
salaries and occupy "A higher place ia the
community han under existing circum
stances"
Thirty thousand dollars will be asked
of the Legislature, to carry this plan into
effect. 1t is proposed to place this sum
in the hands of Governor IIartarnit and
Superintendent Wickersham. 1t is a
worthy measure aud deserves success.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

About eight years ago. Mr. Joseph
Walter, Of Cain township. Chester County,
was bitten by a rabid dog, which, at time.
of course caused 20 little alarm with him
and his friends. Yeras, however, passed
by. and until a few days ago. eight years
aiterward, 10 symptoms of the dreadful!
disease were manifested the first shown
led his family to think he was going
wrong in his mind, but as hours passed
hydropobia developed itself, and they re
allied the worst. He was taken to his
brothers residence for treatment, where
he suffered indescribable a%gonies until
Wednesday morning, when death came
to his rescue.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

A most extraordinary woman was pas
sengeI on a horse car in Cleveland, March
+, 1873. She had with her a pet poodle.
and she had something else with her, as
we shall see presently. The gentleman
" conductor stated to her in the mildest
manner that dogs were not permitted to
ride in that car, and that hers must be
put out. The damsel straightway arose.
drew, a revolver from her pocket, and
said "Uuless you drive on without modest
ing my dog III make you eat this straw.
There was a scene. Ladies left the car.
But the woman with the pistol didn't
And the dog didn't.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

Pleasant Valley, a new town between
Wilkes Barre aud Scranton. boasts of hav
ing $500 inhabitants at this time, with
the prospect of many more at an early day
The Pennsylvania Coal C"mpany's works
will give employment for one thousand
men and the Hillside Coal and Iron Com
pauy, and the Lehigh Valley Company,
each will employ 200 or 800 men. These
men, their families and the many others
who will locate in this new town, will
make it grow and prosper rapidly.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

The eagles in California are very large
and lively, and promise to keep up the
proud reputation of our American bird
One of these fowl recently attacked "A
flock of sheep in Llota township, and
great were its exploits. 1t broke in the
skull of one sheep it put out the eye Of
another and it concluded the perform
ance by carrying of u full seized lamb in
its talons. 1t is supposed to be one Of
the same piratical eagles which recently
carried of an entire litter of small pigs
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

At recent term Of the Venaugo Coun-
ty Court, Miss Harriet A Swingle proved,
to the satisfaction of twelve men, that
S~ophronious B. Shafer had damaged her
to the amount Of 1925 by not marrying
her when he agreed to.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

The Jersey Shore Herald gets up the
following account OF a bovine transaction:
Abe Rodearmel and John Gaus traded
''unsight unseen" which caused some
merriment among our citizens. 1t ap
pears they were Boosting about their raj
liable cows and John baDtered Abe to
trade even" without seeing the stock
and Abe took him up" When the
ows were brought up to be exchanged
there was an outburst of laughter by the
crowd. Abe's COW is about 10 years old
and ruptured so badly on the gee side
that it is almost impossible for her to get
into the stable except by a flank move
ment. In her palmy days she was a
blown, but has long since been of a griz
ly gray, a perfect wreck. Johns COW is
said to be % years old, is bald, blind in
one eye. has one horn and no tail. At last
accounts, Abe had both COWS. offering
either one for four dollars and fifty cents
in country produce or %"local option
He says il he does not succeed in selling
them he will start a Dairy in Peters new
country. 1t will cost nothing to keep
them in the swamps. and he thinks they
will produce sufficient milk for the 10
habitants of that region if the ~whippoor
Wills can be got rid Of.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

The Misses Greeley will not hire out
the farm at ~Chappaqua the coming season,
but intend to manage it themselves. They
90 out to Chappaqua early in May. &C
compauied by their aunt, Mrs. Cleveland
and her two daughters, who will make
Chappaqna their summer residence.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20
Special Offices.
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The styles are beautiful, adapted to all
requirements and tastes, with prices suit
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We call special attention to the Tor Her
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Every instrument fully warranted.
~ Send for an Illustrated catalogue con-
tanning full description Of Organs.
Splendid Christians Gifts and New Years
Presents for all.
j. Y. SIGAFUS~
Dec. 3. 72-tf StroudSburg, Pa.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20
u. S. Standard Bushel.

The bushel of the United States con.
tains 2l50 cubic inches Any box or
measure. the contents of which are eona,
to 2l5O / cubic inches, will hold a busbel
OF grain. 10 measuring fruit, vegetables
coal or other substances, one fifth must h.,
added. 10 other words, a peek measure.
FIVE times even full makes one busbel
The usual practice is to cheap the.
measure"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20
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The genuine are in (WHITE) boxes, and up
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Full and explicit directions compa each
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Sold by one Druggist in every town, village,
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Sold by DREHER & BRO, Druggists, Sole
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These Pills will be sent by mail free of pos
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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

A fire at Mahanoy City, Pa, on Mon
day, destroyed the Anthraite Hotel, Mer
chants Hotel old Lehigh Valley Railroad
freight depot. and one dwelling. The
fire is supposed to have been caused by
an i~ncendiary. The loss is $40 1000 par
tally insured.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

1t is understood shat Hon. Morton
MeMiclael. Of the Philadelphia, is among
those VIII" are 10 receive aB appointment
abroad. as Pennsylvania tas 80 first class
mission since the resigfEtien al Governor
Gur'in Ii is prphat,le, Mr.. McMichael
VIII be sent either to Berlin or Vienna
10Th Of which are t~ te ypcated by the
present IncuIBbeuts.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

1t is thought that there is no hope for
Foster, the New York scar hook" muir
derer, now under sentence of death, and
that he will be executed on Friday next.
Governor Dix has written a letter
declining positively TO interfere in the
case of Foster, the car hook murderer,
and he will be hanged next Friday.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

According to the statement of the pro
duction Of petroleum Tor 1872 as pub
lished in the Titusville Herald, the bust
ness appears to be increasing in all oil
regions, aud the opening of new wells
gives promise that it will not decline, but
may be considered practically inexhaus
table. The production Of the Cauadas
and the United States reached the enor
NOUS f2ures of 1891 900 barrels or 20,
2Il daily. Production has nearly doub,
led in five years. The shipments from
the Pennsylvania region were 5,7l2,360
barrels, an increase of between two and
three hundred thousand barrels. The
total export was 3,49I. 344 barrels, "A de
crease Of 25l ,098 barrels. For the first
time in the history Of the trade there was
a falling of in the export This decline
was caused by the attempts of the pro,
Iucers and re6ners in force prices up ear
ly in the year. As Il result, January J.,
1873, there was a heavy stock on hand,
estimated at more than a million barrels
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

A PhenixvilIe woman last week gave
birth to a child having no right arm. a
thumb and two fingers projecting from the
shoulder. Otherwise the child is doing
we'll.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

One hundred and ten inches of snow
has fallen in the wilds Of Luzerne county
and in most parts of Northern Pennsyl
vauia this winter. There is more snow
IN Pennsylvania than in any State further
north.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

Mrs. Mercy Worth died at Baysille
Ocean county, N. j last week. at the
age Of los years. She had ninety one
grand children and twenty great grand
children.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

KILLED ON TIL RAIL RoAD.-Mr. Am
brose Hotchkiss, son Of Mr.. Onward Hotch-
kiss of this place, was killed on the Rail
road, near Bells Bridge, on Tuesday even
ing. The deceased was not an employee on
the road, but was supposed to have been
run down by a train while walking on the
track. His body was badly mutiiated. The
deceased was "a years Of age.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

A marriage was performed at Waterloo,
recently between a man aged
SO aud a girl of 20. The bridegroom
presented his bride with an estate worth
Sll, 900, tetore the ceremony.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

The jurors who tried Foster have sent
an appeal to the Governor OF New York
heggiug him to take into consideration
Their accommodation to mercy aud CEN
mute his sentence to in prisonmept for
life.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

A bunch of keys left in p. S. Williams's
store, have been placed in our possession, for
the benefit of the owner. The owner can
get them by calling at this Office.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

The few warm and pleasant days of last
week, thawed out quite a number of our
courner l%oafers.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

j. Q. DETwILER, VIII deliver a Temper
ance Lecture at East Stroudsburg, Thursday
evening when he will answer the c~ommunica-
ton of Jno. |. AllendeI that appeared in
this weeks Democrat.
He invites Jno. |. Allender, or any other
whiskey seller or all of them, or any body
else that sees fit, to be present and argue the
merits of the question of local option with
him. He will Yield half his time, and viii
argue fairly and gentleman, and will not deal
in personalities or low abuse. Come and
hear him.
TEMPERANCE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20
TEMPERANCE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

The Committee appointed by A.. o. Green
wald, President of the Phoenix Fire Company,
on the 22d day of February, 1873, to draft a
vote of thanks to Messrs Robert McCune and
|. S.. Case, for the liberal manner in which they
rewarded the Fire Company for their services
rendered at the great confiagration, at Toby
hanna Mills, in May last. report as follows:
Resolred, That the officers and members of
the Phoenix Fire Company o~fStroudsburg, Pa.
tender their sincere thanks for the handsome
ingram carpet, three officers chairs, one mar
bic top center table, chandelier, fifty fremans
caps, and three beautifully embossed silvered
speaking trumpets. And our special thanks
are due to Messrs Case aud McCune for the
after entertainment at the Indian Queen Hotel.
Mr.. |. S. Case the gentlemanly Superintendent
OF Tobyhanna Mills, has put the Company
under further obligations to him by promising
to complete the furnishing of the room, which
will place the Companyi's Hall, for beauty and
style, with any similar organization in the
state.
c. S. DIETRICH,
A. C. JANSEN, Committee.
HORACE Huston.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

Cons derable snow fell on Monday on
the line OF the Wahsatch division of the
Union Pariie Railroad, but caused nc
delay OF trains.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

Go to NJ. L. Phillips, restaurant andcon-
dictionary for oysters, the largest and best in
town. Only 81 per hundred.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

Go to Phillips restaurant and confectionery
for good cigars and tobacco, opposite the NJ.
Il. Church.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

James McElhany, the Boston wife
murderer will be executed on the Dist OF
this month, unless the Governor grants u
further respite, of which there is little
prospect.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

DR.. Kramer of Millport Carbon county.
a hog recently which weighed
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

Mr.. VIM. Singer, of jackson township,
this county, has a we sma' daughter, ten
and a half years old who weighs plump IA
pounds. Good for Jackson.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

Posi- MAsTER.-Among the appointments
sent to the Senate by the President, on the
18th inst. was that of Miriam A. Lee, as
post master, at this place.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

NJ. i. Phillips has the largest and best
stock of French and American candies In
town. Try them.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

Don't forget that NJ. L. Phillips has just
opened his place of business up town, oppo.
site the VI. +. Church.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

August Mayford, a miner, committed
suicide at Scranton, on Tuesday, by throw.
ing himself down u shaft 400 feet in depth
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

During Sunday and Monday last "Old
Boreas'' INDUCED in a slight lung practice.
His effort was a success.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20
M. ID. Coolbaugh. Sign Painter,

To all those who want Sign Painting done
call soon for / expect to leave on or about The
first of April next.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

Go to Phillips for fruit candies and oys-
tiers, prices lower than before the fire.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

New Demonstrations Il. Smith,
Esq, has been appointed Postmaster at
Forks Station, vice James Wilson, jr., re-
moved.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

Seven thousand Eve hundred and four!
teen tons OF iron and steel rails were made
at the Cambria Iron Works in the month
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

For Sale.-Two new seven Octave
Pionas, for sale at the Washington Hotel.
Dec. 10 '72-tf.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

Live fish were recently sent by nail
from Naples to London, packed in sea
weed.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

Delaware is the only township giving a
majority againts license.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

The snow is making a rapid vamouse from
this section. Glad of it.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

The weather for a day or two past, though
somewhat cloudy, has been quite spring like.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

Pleasant-To sniff a balmy spring breeze
en- pdSSent.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

Mr.. John Forker, alias "Stickem," one
of the live young men of our burgh, who
recently set himself up in the picture and
prize package business, in Albert's building,
contemplates removing to the roomin Bush's
building, third door below the Post Office.
'Stickem" is one of them, and has set him
self out to furnish bargains in the fine art
and fancy line to all who will extend him
their patronage.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20
StrOudsburg Market Report.

Corrected weekly for The Jeffersonian by G.
d. Brodhead. Wholesale and Retail Dealer IN
Groceries and Provisions,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

An honest man is none the worse be
a dog barks at him.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20
Local Option License.

The vote on the question of Local
Option, in Pike County, on Friday It'll
inst, resulted in a majority of about $40
for license. The following are the re
turns so far as received.
Townships. For License. against License
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20
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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

Nebraska expects a German COLONY
40. 600 to arrive in the Spring
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20
THURSDAY, MARBH 20, 1873.

GGr We publish the following Jue d esprit
us a matter of interest to our readers, and
amusement tn oursclf, emitting the name
of the author, because we know that he will
feel simple enough over his foolish effort
without having his name attached to 1T:
MIFFLINvILLE, Pa. March IA, 1873.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

PREACHING.-The Rev. w. Ashmead
Schefer, of Easton, will preach in the St.
Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, in this
Borough, on Sunday next sd inst, Morn
ing and Evening. The public are invited to
attend.
Rev. C. Becker, will preach at Paradise,
on Sunday, March 23d, at 10 o'clock a. NJ.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

There are rumors of the purchase of a
valuable property, in the upper end of town,
10y capitalists from a broad, and the establish
ment of a large mandatory ofsteam engines
&c, &c. Hope it is true. Our own capt.
talists should be around to take a hand in.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20
GRAIN MARAET REPORT,

Corrected weekly by GARDNER & WALLACE,
Wholesale and Retail dealers in Flour,
Meal, Feed Grain. &c
H.. LII L. IL
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20

we have been requested to contradict the
statement made in the new Temperance
organ, "The Qaestoa ofMe Day." that the
crime for which Charles Staples is now con
fined in our county jail, was committed at
the Forks Hotel" The whole affair oc-
cured ut the New Mt. Pleasant House"
Kept by James Wilson, ir, and not at the
Forks Hotel. :" which is at least half a mile
away. We ase assured that this is the fact,
and we think it but justice to let the matter
be known, so that innocent parties may not
suffer from the msiststement.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-20
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