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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22
writer in the New York ErDrcs

A writer in the New York Erpress
figures up the profits to owners Of grain
elevators as something wonderful. Accord
inc to his calculation, the returns of an in
vestment of $40, 900 in an elevator are near
" $50, 900 per annum, counting but 240
working days He inquiries why it should
cost 1925 to handle 5000 bushels of oats
at at elevator, when the same amount of
any other kind Of grain can be handled by
horse or hand power at from $40 to S35.
The writer says:
"The charge for handling grain should
be reduced one-haf at least to secure the
grain trade which New York is entitled to,
and which would come here but for the ex-
tortionate charges which drive to other
markets the grain that would come here in
the winter months by car lots Merchants
tell us their correspondents in the West
write them that they will not ship grain to
this port at the present high rates for hand
ling and careless work. Buffalo also has
combined against producers and consumers
by locking nineteen or twenty of their lar
cest elevators and putting an extortionate
price on the grain handled, so all share alike
in profits. If the elevators were all open
and there was free competition, grain would
be handled for less than half the present
price. which is now cents per bushel 1t
has been proved that grain can be transfer
red at both ports at less than One-half the
present prices, and still make the business
profitable"
The Legislative committee appointed to
investigate the grain elevator companies,
began its work at New York city on Mon
day, and its advent is welcomed by the mer-
chants as the entering wedge for the re-
moyal Of good many grievances for which
there has been no remedy heretofore.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22

The rush of immigration to Nebraska,
Utah, Wyoming and Pacific coast, nhis
spriug, is enormous, and continues without
abatement. The Union Pacific Railroad is
compelled to employ the passenger equip
ments Of connecting roads East to move the
people westward as fast as they arrive at
Omaha. Two and sometimes three emf
grant trains are despatched daily. Thirty
five hundred emigrants were carried from
Omaha during the first seven days Of this
month. Eight hundyed emigrants were at
Omaha on Friday, and left by special train
at night. During the month of March,
California alone received ten thousand of
these new settlers. This travel is exclu-
siye Of the regular first class travel, which
is also proportiOnately large. 1t is a mott
cable fact that East-bound travel is light
at present, the roads being compelled to
haul back comparatively empty trains.
Freight trains are also accumulating at
Omaha so fast that the Union Pacific road
finds it almost impossible to keep it clear
The earnings at this time show an increase
Of about sixty per cent. over last spring.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22

THE FLOOD ON THE UNION PACIFIC
RAILwAY.-Oficial reports, received at
Omaha, Neb., April Is, from the scene Of
the flood on the Union Pacific Railroad
state that sixteen bridges are gone, and
that the road is badly washed. 1t is i'm
possible to tell to what extent the road-bed
on the Union Pacific is damaged. The
district is about one hundred and seventy
five miles in length, but it is only at occa-
sional places where any damage is DONE
There are about eight hundred emigrants
and three hundred passengers lying here
waiting for the removal of the blockade
The company are also caring for the eni
grants here. As soon as the water recedes
they will put on 4 line of stages, and trans
fer the passengers over the break
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22

The unusual severity of the past winter,
it is said, has had damaging effect upon
the small fruits in West Jersey. Straw
berries in many sections are entirely win
ter-killed. The early Wilson and Lawton
blackberries are very much injured, and the
crops, under the most fayorite conditions
will be light. The Dorchester berry, which
Is very hardy, is not materially affected
The Philadelphia raspberry, which was
largely cultivated some years ago, has grad
ually succumbed to the severity of the late
winters. Grapes are looking well. Peach,
es are done for, and other small and large
fruits look as thrifty as they generally dc
at this season Of the year.-NelearA
AdUertiSer.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22
Apple Orchards Deterioating.

An interesting paper on this subject was
read before the Farmers Club Of New York
by DR.. j. V. c. Smith, which excited much
discussion among the members present.
The prevalent belief appeared to be, how
ever, that the conditions of cultivating ap-
pie orchards had greatly changed in the
past few years, or rather within genera
ton, and that the greatest cause of the
change was to be found in the thoughtless
and wasteful destruction Of forest trees
which provided for orchards the necessary
climatic nourishment. The forests arc
Justly termed the conservation forces ii
nature, in consequence Of their power tc
harmonic extremes Of temperature. They
not only serve for shelter from the colo
winds, but they maintain the humidity O.
the atmosphere, and equalize the tempera
ture so as to suit the demands Of vegeta
ton. Cultivators of all kinds of fruits, a'
we'll as of vegetables, will in due time con
slider the Importance of fact which has st
long been neglected at a risk not now to b.
estimated.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22

Sixty-fve thousand persons Lave been
registered in the Florida hotels since the
first of last October.
P. j. Toohey's hotel, at Groveton, n
H., was burned on Saturday Loss, S10,-
600; insured for $4,000.
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DIED.

At Marshalps Creek, April 14th, Betha j.,
oldest daughter of Samuel l.. and Minerva
Busn. aged 10 years, II months and ? days.
At his residence, in Smithfield township, on
the 11th inst, Mr.. Peter Wolfe, aged 81 years,
mos and l6 days.
In Stroudsburg, on the 10Th inst, Theodore
son of Charles B. and Matilda Schoch, aged
. years, months and ~ days.
In Stroudsburg, on the Doth inst, Charles
son Of Uriah and Sarah Ann Sluter, aged II
months and 2S days.
In Stroudsburg, on the 10Th inst, Mrs. AJi
gail IVyckcf, aged 50 years and months,
In Stroudsburg, on the 10th inst. Mr.. Thon.
as Henry, aged about 81 years.
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Aprit 3, 1S75.-6t
TO the School Directors of Monroe Co.

GENTLEMEN! In pursuance of the forty
third section of the act of Sth May, 1854, you
are hereby notified to meet in convention.
at the Court House, in Stroudsburg, on the
first Tuesday in May, A. d. 1870, being tho
4th day of the month, at , o'clock in the after
moor. and select, viva voce, by a majority of
the whole number of directors present, one
person of Literary and Scientific requirements,
and of skill and experience in the art of teach-
ing, as County Superintendent, for the three
succeeding years detertine the amount of com.
pensation for the same; and certify the result
10 the State Superintendent, at Harrisburg, IA
required by the thirty-ninth and fortieth Sec
tions of said act
JERE, FRUTTCHEY,
County Superintendent
April S-4t. of Monroe County
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22
Estate Notice.

Estate of JACOB SINGMASTER, late Of the Borough
of StrOUdsburg Monroe County, Pa, deceased.
All persons indebted TO said Estate, requested To
make immediate payment and those having claims s-
gaiHs the desired to present them In proper
order for settlement without delay, TO
HENRY SINCiMASTER,
stroudsburg, Pa,
JAMES SINGMASTER,
MerstOMn Lehigh Co, Ia,
Aprit 5 1S75.-6t.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22

There is no change in the situation in the
anthracite region-the miners being as
stubborn and the operators as determined
as ever. a well-informed correspondent
expresses the belief that the presence of the
troops will be required for at least two
months longer.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22

In Mount Pleasant, Wayne county, the
old snow last week was four feet deep
The last snow added one foot to it. With
some economy IN sunshine and snow
banks the people there can run through on
sleds till next winter.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22
Auditors Notice.
ESTATE OF L. III. HELLER.

ESTATE OF L. III. HELLER
The undersigned auditor appointed by the Court Of
Common Pleas of Monroe County make dist ribuiou
of the balance in the hands of the Assignee will nd
To the duties of his appointment at the Office Of s.
Holmes, Esq, in the Borough of Stroudsburg, on Fri
day, May 7th 1875 10 o'clock in the forenoon, whe
and where all persons interested having claims
againt said fund shall present the be forever
debarred from coming in for any share thereof,
Z, \. HOLMES,
March 5,'75-4t Auditor.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22

Dad Tor remarked men. A Boston phil
osopher believes that in another quarter of
century the materialized forms of our
trends will walk the streets by our sides
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22
PETER S.
Cheap Music.

You can get as much music for so cents,
by buying one Of our Magazines, as you can
purchase for So in any other way.
We have now ready and viii send paid,
Nos. L, ?, 3, 4, and 5, Peters
ParIOr Music. 4 collection of New
Piano Pieces by Kinkel, Becht, Pacher,
Wagner, ETC., etc., every number containing
at least Six choice Pieces
Nos. L, =, 3, 4, and ) Peters
Household Melodies. A collection
of Songs and Choruscs, by Hays, Stewart,
Danks, Thomas, etc. Every number con-
tains at least Seven Pieces.
Nos. 4 to- E7 Ea Creme de Ia
Creme. A collection of choice classic and
difficult Piano Music from the very best au,
thors, such as Liszt, Wagner, ect.
Mailed post paid, or receipt of so cents
per number, or six numbers for So Twelve
numbers, $4. Address,
j. Ia. PETERS,
S43 Broadway,
Z. o. Box 5420. New York.
April 22-lm.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22

Capt. Paul Boyton, the amphibious man,
crossed the British Channel from England
to France in one of his Tfe-saying dresses
last week. He was IN the water fifteen
hours, and professed to be not in any way
nconvenienced. His apparatus is highly
commended, and will probably be generally
adopted by vessels carrying passengers.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22
Auditors Notice.

Estate Of George 4. Buskirk, deceased,
The undersigned Auditor appointed by the
Orphans Court of Monroe county to make dis
tributon of the money in hands of Peter Cru
yer, Administrator of said Estate, hereby gives
notice that he will attend to the duties of his
appointment ON Thursday, May Is, 1875, at 10
o'clock A. NJ, at the Prothonotary's office, in
Stroudsburg, at which time and place all per-
sons having any claim or demand on said
money will present the same or be forever de-
barred from coming in for any share thereof.
THOS. NJ. MCILHANEY,
April 10, lS15-4t. Auditor.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22

a loving Berks county young man
healthy, strong and well-to-do in a world,
way, turned his mother, a woman of seven
ty-elGht years, out of doors, the other day
with a warning not to return.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22

The debts of the bankrupt States of the
world amount to about 81 100000, 900 al
most all of which is due to English cred
itors
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22

a million pounds of the new spring clip
OF California wool have been sold at San
Francisco, at from eighteen to twenty-five
cents, an average Of from one to two cents
per pound better than last year.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22

a train of one hundred wagons, with
SIX hundred persons, herd of milch COWS
and the usual assortment of babies and
yellow dogs, bound for California, left
Kansas City a few DAYS AGO.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22

There is little girl in Harrisburg
twelve years old, who can not only spell
down all competitors, but she can do il
Jaeteoqrds. That is, she can spell words
more rapidly and correctly backwards than
other people can in the regular way. Her
name is Carrie Starr.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22

A son Of Secretary Stanton is said to be
one OF the most brilliant young attorneys
in Washington
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22

Water costs the city of San Francisco
from fifty cents to one dollar for one thous-
and gallons 1t costs New York fifteen
cents, Chicago ten cents, and Boston thirty.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22

The United States furnishes about one
half of the 95,000,000 bushels Of wheat
annually imported by Great Britain.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22
AT NORFOLK.

NORFOLK, Va, April 18.-It showed
here last night and to-day. The cold snap
has killed fruits and early vegetables, and
the loss to truckers is very heavy.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22


The Philadelphia Times, speaking OF
John Miller, Chairman Of the Democratic
SSats Committee, says
He is not a summer or holiday politi-
can; he believes in political and official
honesty in both theory and practice, and
ne lays down the sound platform that
fohiSacy and debt are the crowning curses
u the age, and the great evils which all
good men must unite to overthrown. He
Toes not ramble oyer state platitudes, but
Iys what figures warrant, and strikes at
~e root Of all our present political Ills.
les John has been a .'reformer ever
4ace that little 5000 transaction while
~' Was postmaster Of Philadelphia.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22

The Pennsylvania Railroad and connect
ing lines between Philadelphia and New
York and the West have arranged to run
fast line between Kansas City, on the
Western border of Missouri, and Philadel-
Ihia and New York, on a time table which
requires but forty-fve hours for the jour
hey to Philadelphia, and forty-eight hours
New York. Palace and sleeping cars
are attached. The new train has been this
Week put into successful operation.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22
ANOTHER TROPHY WON
BY THE
ESTEY COTTAGE ORGANS

These superior and beautifully finished in,
struments so far eclipsed their competitor in
volume, purity, sweetness and delicacy of tone
as to carry off the first and only premium Civ.
en- to exhibitors of reed Organs at the Monroe
County Fair, held September %, 1874.
Buy onty the best For price list address
Oct 1-tf. J. Y. SIGAFUS,
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Special n office.

New FirIn.-G c. Adams, dealer in
boots and Shoes has taken James K. Walton
as partner, and intend adding groceries, pro-
visions, with the already extensive stock OF
boots and shoes. Country produce will be
taken in exchange for the above. Give US a
call. Cash paid for wool and hides, sc.
Adams & Walton believe that from the
past experience in both branches of the above
business, the public will find it to their ad-
vantage to call and examine their stock.
Just received at Williams Drug store a
large lot of English Sailed Potash, warran-
ted good. Oct. Sit.
Just received at Williams Drug Store, a
large stock of White Lead, Linseed Oil and
VARNISH for the spring trade. Price of
Lead and Oil reduced. March Is, rs.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22

which they offer for sale at their Mill, near
the Iron Bridge in Sroudsburg. Farmers and
others can be accommodated at any time.
WM. $. WINTERMUTE s. son.
March Is, l875.-6t.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22
KENTUCKY \ SUFFERER.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, April 17.-Thcre
was quite a heavy fall of snow here yester-
day and to-day, and tonight the thermo-
meter is several degrees below freezing.
Tcegrams to the Courier-Journal state that
the same snow-storm and cold have pre-
vailed throughout Kentuckey and Ten
Dessee, and that great damage has been
done to fruits and Tobacco plants.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22
DAYS OF APPEAL.

Notice is hereby given, to the taxable inhabi-
ants of the County of Monroe, that appeals will
be held at the Commissioners Office, in the
Borough of Stroudsburg in the following
order. For the Townships of Barrett, Cool
baugh, Paradise, Price, Pocono, Stroud, Mid
die Smithfeld, Smithield and the Borough of
East Stroudsburg, on the 2Sth day of April,
inst, and for the Townships of Hamilton,
Chestnuthill, Ross, Eldred, Polk, jackson,
Tobyhanna, Tunkhannock and the Borough of
Stroudsburg, on the 29th day of April, inst,
when and where all who feel themselves ag-
grieved in consequence of the over value of
their property, may attend and they shall be
heard,
SAMUEL POSTEN,
PETER S. EDINGER,
JACOB FRABLE,
Attest. Commissioners.
NJ. II. DREHER, Clerk.
Commissioners Office, StroUdsburg,
April 10, 1875.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22
NIPPING Frost.

AGusTA, Ga, April 18.-There was a
killing frost last night, doing serious injury
u Georgia and South Carolina. 1t was
the hardest freeze in years, and the truck
farms are badly injured.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22
4 Low THERMOMETER.

CINCINNATI, O., April 18-Reports
from Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio show
that the weather during the last two days
has been the coldest for this season known
IN many years, the thermometer ranging
from y to % degrees above zero. The
carly fruits are thought to be killed and
the tobacco crop seriously injured.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22
DR. E. BROWN
Operating and Mechanical Dentist,

Announces that having returned from Dental College
he fully prepared to perform all operations in the
dental line in the most careful and skillful manner.
Teeth extracted by the of gas when desired All
work warranted. Charges reasonable.
Office in HutchsOns brick building, over ShOtwel's
store East StrOudsburg, Pa. April 22, Thy.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22
MARRIED..

On the 18th inst. by Rev. Rob't Pitts, Mo-
ses Washington and Harriet Adams, both OF
Stroudsburg, Pa.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22
In New UAAIPsHIRE.

LANCASTER, n. H., April 17.-Snow
ten here during the night to the depth Of
ten inches.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22
In THE NORTHWEST.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, April 17.-Despatches
from various points in Michigan, Northern
Illinois and Iowa state that, owing to the
severe weather that has prevailed for the
last forty-eight hours, small fruits, apples
and peaches are killed in many localities
and in some cases the trees themselves
High winds have prevailed throughout the
above mentioned section, and the thermo-
meter has ranged from eight to twenty de
arocs above zero for some time.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-04-22
At AIENIPHIS.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, April 17.-There was
heavy frost here last night, killing vege-
tables and seriously damaging fruit pros
rects. 1t is not believed that cotton has
iecn seriously injured.
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PLASTER.

The undersigned have on hand large guam
ity fresh ground
NOVA SCOTIA PLASTER,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-09-23


- Judge Richard w. Turner open.
edthe Fall term of the District Court
@ Bossier, at this place, last Monday
The event called but few white people
@ town-this being quite a busy time
with our farmers. The Grand Jury is
Composed ofonly four whites, viz: Col.
M.G. Randolph, foreman, ian excel
lsnt selection) and Geo. P. Winget, A.
.. Waldrop and w. B. Hendricks
Weare informed that several true bills
have been found by the Grand Jury,
which IS still in session.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-09-23
osnocratic Daily in New Orleans.

ZONE Of our friends wish toestablish
democratic journal in New Orleans.
We think the idea an excellent one.-
Weneed q fearless, independent, un-
meteenary representative of the party
nthat city. Let one be started by all
means. Yet let our friends in that city
@Mreful under whose guidance they
plaee their State organ. A mere Bo-
nemian will not do for editor-in-chief.
Az article may be written as elegantly
"a Ponta can write, or as fierce as
Jewell can indite, and still not reach
ne people. The people would like to
nave metropolitan organ Of their par
=, ccntrolled by . gentleman, digni-
aed, earnest, and conscientious man
g convictions (not one who can write
g pay as learnedly and well for one
nfv - the other)-a man who is a
Democrat for principles sake. In fine,
snaa who really has beliefs-writes
WAT he believes, and win die by his
alln. Such an editor can make him.
e hlt all over the State, and the
plccratic paper in New Orleans that
W employ him and let him have full
" over its columns, will soon be-
s THE PAPER in that city. We
1sany pumpkins will appreciate such
an, and rally to the support of the
anA that employs such honest quail
and relies upon them for success.
nocrats do not sustain freely, pa
IN New Orleans, it must be be-
= the papers are not properly con-
ed. and the Democrats and the
.ang Bill are the ONLY VISIBLE
ANS OF SUPPORT any paper can
ase IN this State.
- ne right sort of an organ be
go m our chief city, and the people
= literally respond to its support.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1875-09-23
Election Law.

The Democratic press of the State
have recently been discussing some
questions not very practical in their
bearings upon the prosperity of the
State.
In view of the approaching session
of the Legislature, in January next,
and the fact that the Democrats and
Conservatives have a majority in the
popular branch of that body, we sug-
gest that the time is opportune to press
for consideration the repeal Of various
obnoxious laws. And first and fore
most in infamy, is the Election Law
with its Returning Board organized to
defeat the popular will, and empower
ed to do the voting for the whole State.
Suppose every Democratic and Con-
sentative journal in the State shall
unite to demand that the Democratic
and Conservative majority in the
House OF Representatives, shall bring
all legislation to dead lock until that
Infamous law shall be repealed, and
suppose further, that, instead of call
ing meetings to elect delegates to a
State Convention, meetings shall be
held in every parish in the State which
shall demand that our representatives
shall make the repeal of that law a
prerequisite to any further legislation,
Will it not be something more practical
and tangible than any issue recently
discussed. After obnoxious legislation
has been blotted from the statutes, and.
especially, after the people land not q
Returning Board,) shall again have
the power to elect their officers, it will
be time to call Conventions and invite
candidate to the front. So far as we
are concerned, We perceive butlittle
good in Conventions to nominate can
didates and adopt platforms, or in
elections, when Returning Boards with
Tom Andersons and Mat Wellses can
upset in day the results Of q cam
paign.
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~ The Mansfield Reporter, Mr.. S.
n. Potts, editor and proprietor-Mr. J.
3. Hewitt retiring comes to us con-
dderably enlarged and otherwise i'm
proved. The people of DeSoto have a
good paper in the Reporter, and they
shpuld sustain it literally.