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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27

WHEN Mr. CHARLES WEBER makes the
assertion that we are indebted to him, he
asserts what he knows to be false and well
he knows it. IF you can't make both ends
meet, Mr. Weber, tell your creditors the
truth and don't stave them off on our credit.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27

A VERY pleasant gathering took place at
the residence of john S. Fisher, Esqr., on
Main street, in this borough, on Saturday
evening last, it being the occasion of his 54th
birth day. The Cornet Band were present
and furnished the music, which was rendered
in fine style.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27

At Barboursyille, w. Va, an infuriated
mob broke into the jail and took oat
Edward Williams and Mrs Meeliag, both
accused of numbering the husband of the
latter Williams confessed himself guilty,
and was cruelty put to death The woman
denied having taken an active part, and
pleaded so bitterly that the mob relented
and she was returned to the prison
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27

A PARTY of (colored) gents aud ladies of
this place, gave concert, in the Town Hail.
at BeIvider, n j., on Friday evening, 18th
inst. The Warren Journal, says that owing
TO their economy in using printers ink the
attendance was small, and they returned
home with their purses in anything bnt a
plethoric condition.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27

One hundred ounces of gold, and lot of
ore from the famous Centennial mine, in
Wyoming Territory, was sent to the United
States Mint at Denver, and the returns
have just been received. The gold assays
nine hundred and three fine IN gold, and
eighty-six in silver. The quartz assays
S16,78O 81 per ton in gold, and S27l 49
per ton in silver, showing total of S47,-
05I 83 par ton OF Two thousand pounds.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27

THE numcrs friends of Horace Huston will
be please to hear Of his save arrival, after a
pleasant voyage, at Jacksonville and that he
is rapidly regaining his health.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27

Mrs A. 1. LABAR's horticultural tartes
are beautifully displayed in the handsome
and fragrant plants and flowers so tastefuly
arranged in her show window 1t is a
beautiful sight and greatly admired by all
passers by.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27

MEssRs HESS, KELLER, & Co, visited
Porters Pond last week and spent several
days fishing for Pickercl. Result in fish
seventy five. Advances to the editorial frater-
nifty six. For further particulars inquire at
the captains Office.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27

Mr.. THEODORE G. Brown, is the only
resident on Centre street who has thus far
proved enterprising enough to furnish light
to the pedestrians along that street. Who
will follow suit.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27

''Ten nights in bar-room" was nothing
in comparison to Prof. LeTort's tricks last
Saturday night Old Simon Slade, himself,
would have left in disgust had he been there.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27
Auditors Notice.

In the matter Of the Estate Of Jerome B. Drake,
deceased
The undersigned Auditor appointed by the Orpahns
Court of Monroe county TO examine and if occasion
qure restate the OF George w Drake, EXecu-
tor of Jerome Drake decd and to report the facts
will attend to the duties of his appointment Thurs
day the 18th day of February, A D. 1876 at his office
in the Borough of Stroudsburg when and where all
parties interested requested attend and they will
be heard.
J. B. STO RM, Auditor.
Stroudsburg, Jan. 90, '76-4t.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27
Executors Notice,

Estate Of DANIEL II. WYCKoFF late Of tie g7-,-,,
Strouds6urg Pa, deceased.
All persons indebted 70 said estate are rs9ra,ss
make immediate payment: and those EsTir- -
claims against the same are desired to present -s
proper order for settlement. without dslav n -'-
HANNAH WYCKOFF. Exsc,,r,
Stroudsburg Pa, Dec. Is, lS75-6t*
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27

sas- RAYMOND of the Portland Enterprise
announces iu the last issue of his paper that
he has disposed Of the same to Mr.. T. j.
Meads, of Glenn Rock, Pa, a gentleman
who has considerable experience in the news
paper business Consideration. 1000.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27

On the fine stock farm of Mr. Reuben
Shelby, on the road from Slatington to al
lentown, in North Whitehall township, lie
high county, is hog of the Chester white
variety, about two and half years old,
weighing, thoagh not fattened, about 500
pounds Mr.. SheIay expects the hog will
reach 600 pounds by the time of the Cen
tennial, and considers 1t the largest one in
the whole eoastry. Many persors come
from distance to see the hog and the other
very fne stock upon the farm.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27

At Lebanon, in this State, Eliza Benson
has recovered damages to the amount of
$3.50 against the Reading Railroad Com
pany for taking her beyond the station to
which she desired to go. The company
has taken steps to secure new trial.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27

THE County Auditors have closed their
laborS, and the result we lay before our
readers this week. The session was long
one, but the county accounts can hardly be
too, closely examined.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27

THE sugar and lemons furnished by
Buffalo and the peck of peanuts by the
"nobby carpenter" at the down town dona-
ton proved to be immense.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27

G. S. PALMER, Esqr., sold his dwelling
house and lot, at the lower end of town, on
Saturday last, to MIR. Stroud Burson of this
borough for 81 500.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27

We notice by the Scranton papers that
Israel Bittenbender, Monroe county pro-
duction, is member Of the regular police
force of that city.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27

WE understand that quite a number of
our neglected bellies are studying as to how
best to overcome the bashfulness of their un
gallent gallants
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27

THE COUNCIL of this place have had rail
ing placed on the bridge over the the mill
race, at the upper end of town.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27

THE Jury Commissioners were in session
here last week, arranging the array of Jurors
FOR the present year.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27
Auditors Notice.

The undersigned, appointed Auditor br .heC-t,,f
Court Of Monroe county to make distribution 5f :,
funds in the hands Of George ". CoClbaugh A5ri-=
traitor OF the Estate of Margaret Griffin late Of 4.
borough of Stroudsburg, in said county. deceased Il
meet parties interested in said distribution Oh Fs
February 1lth, 1876, at o'clock p m, at the 5s
VIM Davis, in the borough OF StrOudSburg vhea 4.
where all persons interested may attend if thsv t
proper or be debarred forever from coming in IN n
share thereof. c. B. SThPLS
January 13, 1S764t. Auiia
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27
THE L. & E. r. r.
Earnest Revival of the Delaware Valley
r. r. Project.

From the Port Jervis Gazette
The Lehigh & Eastern project is assum-
ing more definite shape down here in the
valley, and it looks now as though some
thing would be done towards getting it
under construction without much further
delay. The annual meeting Of the stock
holders was held at Danville, Penn, on
the 10th inst, and several new directors
were elected who
REPRESENT MORE FULLY THE LOCAL INTER
ESTS
along the line of the proposed road. Those
newly elected were: 2. A. i. Quick. Esq
DR. Fulmer, and Mr.. James Place, OF
Milford Hon Frank Abbott, of Port Jer-
Wis Hon. c. c. Burnett, and G. H. Full
mer, of Stroudsburgh. The new Board
will meet at Milford in few days to orga
nize and prepare for business.
WHEN WORK is TO BEGIN.
1t is intended to commence work on the
line this spring and push it along as speedily
as possible. The surveys and estimates Of
the engineers are now complete, and the
right of way mostly secured.
According to the surveys, the whole
route from the connection with the Dan
vile road to Port Jervis is one of the mos
favorable that could possibly be found any
where in this region for the construction o
a railroad, and the cost Of construction al
the present time will be very small com
pared with other roads that have beer
built within the last few years
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27
Auditors Notice,
Estcte of Nelehoir Bossqrd. dsesqssl

ESJcte o -HeIcHoT bOSS0fd, dees75'1
The undersigned appointed by the Orphans C.s
OF Monroe county, Auditor to make distribution I
the money in the hands Of Joseph H Blsss!i =.
CharlaS BCsSa-d, Administrators Of the Estate Of "
choir Bossard decd viii attend 70 the duties 5 e
pointment on Friday, the 9Th day OF February yrs1r
10 o'clock a. NJ, at the Pr0tE0nOtary's Once l 81
Borough of Stroudsburc, az which time and Ea5L
persons having any claim or demand on said fun r
present their claims or be forever declared from -
ing in for any share thereof.
IH0S. u. NCILHANEI. a1i..r
Ian 1875
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27

JACOB H. FEATHERMAN, has returnd
from the West, bringing his unfortunate sor
with him.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27

THERE are 26 prisoners confined in the
Beividere, n. j., Jail.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27

LEAP YEAR GIRLS Remember this and
don't forget your special rights.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27
STONE CUTTER.

Charles Weber located at the Indian Queen Hotel
has leased some excellent Stone Quarres and is
turning all kinds of finished Stone for building
purposes viz: Table Stone Door and Window Sills,
Door and other Steps, Hitchng Posts Curb Stones &C.
and the best quality Mason Stone and all at reasonable
prices. He sOlicts trial He is confident of giving
full satisfaction.
References: Jacob K. Shafer, Peter Born, Nicholas
Ruster, Fred. Wagner. Jan. l3, l676-tf.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27

A SLIGHT sprinkle of snow on Saturday
but the bells don't jingle nevertheless.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27
Auditors Notice.
Robert Varnden

Robert NaTndelI
VS..
Finley Overfield Admir- OF Fl. IA No. IS. De-, T. :
Washington Overfield de-
ceased, and T. T.
The undersigned appointed by the Court Of C,-z-
Pleas Of Monroe county, Auditor to make G.s--.--
of the money paid in Court made upon the above Y
will attend to the duties Of his appointment on ll2
day, the 5Td day of February next, at 10 O'Clock AZ
at the Prothonotary's Office in the Borough C,>--
burg, at which time and place al persons having
claim or demand on said money will pssr1n, SO
or be forever debarred from coming IN for a1y 81
thereof.
THOS. N. MCILHANEY, Aut.,
Ian 1876
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27
Opposition to HumbuggeryI

The undersigned hereby announces that he has re-
sumed business the old stand, door to Rusters
Clothing Store Main street Stroudsburg, Pa. and is
fully prepared to accommodate all in want of
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-27
BOOTS and SHOES,

made in the latest style and of good material Repair
ing promptly attented to. Give me call.
Dec. 9, 1S75-1yl c. LEWIS WATERS.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-06-15
FritZ'S Troubles.

Fritz has had more trouble with his
neighbor. This time he determined to
appeal to the majesty of the law, and
accordingly consulted legal gentleman.
How vos dose tings," he said, sven
a valare's got garden ind de oder val
ares got some shickens eats UNI up ;
Don't you got some law for dot 2"
Some ones chickens been destroy
ing your garden 2" asked the lawyer.
STRAW in mine garden! Nine, it vos
vegetables"
"And the chickens committed depre-
dation on them 2"
Ish dot 500" asked Fritz in astonish-
ment.
"And you want to sue him for dam
ages 2" continued the lawyer.
"Yaas. Colt for tamages, und de
cabbages, und de lettuges.
"Did you notify him to keep his
chickens up?"
" Yaas, modify him."
And he refused to comply with your
just demand 81
"Hey?"
"He allowed his chickens to run at
large?"
"Yaas. Some vos large, und some
vos leetle valares, but dey vos scratch
mine garden more as de seben dimes
eech."
"Well, you want to sue him?"
Yaas, [ want to sue him to make Won
blank fence up sixdeen feet his house all
around, vot de dam shicken's don't got
over"
The lawyer informed him that he could
not compel the man to build such a
fence, and Fritz left in rage, exclaim-
ing:
"Next summer time I raise shickens
too. you bate. raise fighting shickens,
pY tam Brunswick NeaUS.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-06-15
A Battle With Rattlesnakes.

A letter from Milford, Pa, says: John
Quick, David Angle, George r. Bosler
and Frank Quick, quarrymen, few days
ago started into the woods in search of a
new stone quarry. On reaching Red
Ridge, six miles north from Milford,
they were suddenly startled by loud
and continuous noise, caused by rattle
snakes. Being aware that they we're In
the vicinity of den Of these reptiles,
but not knowing the exact locality, they
concluded to follow up the sound, and if
possible find the den. After walking
through the thicket for few rods, they
found themselves on the verge of a large
mass of loose shell rock, at the extreme
north end of which they discovered a
black, moving mass Of rattlesnakes bask-
ing in the sunshine. A stone dropped
among them by one of the party caused
them to rattle fercly, and the buzz that
followed was almost deafening. Each
quarryman then procured long heavy
stick, and approaching cautiously to
within reaching distance, began the bat
tie. The rock upon which the reptiles
lay was surrounded, and rapid blows
were brought to bear upon them. John
(SulrK, d Ga11, powerful HILL, ny Of1uS1nS
his huge club to bear across the top of
the rock, killed fifteen of the snakes at
one blow. The combat continued for
nearly half an hour, when the snakes
that were not killed managed to escape
by crawling into the surrounding rocks.
The party counted nearly three hun
dred dead reptiles, some of them measur-
ing nearly five feet in length and having
from fifteen to twenty rattles.
This den is within about six miles of
the famous Ball hill den, in Shohola
township, where thousands have been
killed during the past ten years.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-06-15
The Suicide of Abdul-Aziz.

The lives of dethroned mOnarchs are
short at the East. Abdul-Aziz Khan has
outlived his reign by less than the space
of week. Fifty or hundred years ago
the "official announcement " of his sui
eide would have been accepted by every
one as smooth periphrasis for an alto
gether different matter. To-day very
large number, in and out of the empire
he so lately ruled. will accept the same
ready explanation of his sudden death.
The history of his line as Tartar Khans,
the annals of his race In a far-reaching
line of Snltans of his and of other Turk
tribes, the earlier and more ancient story
of the Caliphate, all point to assassina-
ton as the natural concOmitant of de-
position, and as in some sense the judi
cial result of the political event. But
there is no necessity III this case to
assume this revolving explanation. The
empire has passed into the hands of the
best administration it contains, and their
administration is backed by such public
opinion as exists in Turkey, public
opinion all powerful with the army.
Midhat Dacha and his associates have
great deal to lose and nothing whatever
to gain by resort to violence. The &C
ton of the three powers primarily repre-
sented in the Berlin memorandum waits
suspended on the chance of peaceful and
energetic reforms during the next three
months. The closer and more imme-
diate danger of an armed advance by
Servia under an ardent Philo- sclave
awaits the negative assent of Russia to
the crossing of Drina. The support of
the ancient ally of the Sublime Porte,
England, could be nothing more easily
estranged than by the assassination of a
prince who bnt the other day was Eng
lands guest, and in whose behalf the
Queen of England has just internosed
her good offices. And added to all this,
Constantinople to-day is practically a
European city. Concealment in such
matter is impossible. 1t may be set
down as altogether probable that Abdul
Aziz actually has committed suicide.
In his suicide he stands alone. None
of his race and none bearing the titular
authority which centered in his person
have before quarreled with fate or
fought with written destiny. -NeaO York
World.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-06-15
Hard ON New HAMPSHIRE.

They tell of a pert New Hampshire
school teacher near Fitchburg who had
class In geography on the floor, the
other day, and she asked one OF the
boys what the soil was In New Hamp-
shire, The answer was "sterile." The
teacher, highly indignant, said the soil
was as good in New Hampshire in as
Massachusetts,. The scholar spunkily
denied it, and added, " Father had bull
in pasture in New Hampshire, and the
soil was SO poor that the bull starved to
death. They could not get enough to
bury him, and had to collect pieces of
wood and burn him." The teacher did
not continue the argument.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-06-15
The Hard Times.

The depression of industry and trade
is by no means confined to this country.
It extends ali over Europe. The bust
ness and financial condition of England
is so embarrassed that panic is appre-
hended, and fnanciers remember that
English panics occur at intervals of ten
years and that the last occurred in 1866.
Germany is suffering from an unusual
depression which affects trade, manufac-
lures, and commerce. Indeed, the
whole of Europe is suffering from the
business stagnation, and, as Mrs. Besant,
an earnest and unusually intelligent Eng
lish writer, says, wherever one turns
ones eyes the same sad story must be
read of ever-fallng wage. 1t is not in
England alone that trade is dull. Right
through Europe the dull clang of arms
is heard instead of the cheerful ring of
the pick; swords are more thought of
than shovels /; weapons of war to Stay in
stead of weapons of peace to SUPP ort.
Sorely the times press upon the toilers !;
pressure of taxation diminishing wage !;
falling market diminishing wage rising
prices diminishing wage" The con
stantly recurring strikes in England and
on the Continent attest the truth Of her
words. -NeaO York Graphic.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-06-15
THE sANCTUM FIEND.
BY TITUS BRIx.

He lounged in the chiefs own private chair,
Swimming the last exchanges DER,
With quite at home, deliberate air;
But dread were the hat and boots he wore.
Cool! wasn't it? When aOe entered the room,
He nodded serenely to make it appear
How vast and gigantic his sort could bloom
When fresh from Bohemian atmosphere.
" Fine day, old boy !" was his hail. well met,
As he tossed his feet to the desk near by;
ia that gaze is grand; but never forget
'Adolphus Fitz-Cheek, your slave till l die.
"Dont fdgeta bit; just scribbIe away.
II pass you the papers when get through,
AND pr'aps good nubbin or something gay
III pick from the pile and tip you the cue.
I'M tell what's wanted in these queer days
10 stlnen your leaders and give EN- grit;
just pitch into fellows with twisted WAYS
Till they come right down or git I'D ana git
4" Ideas! By jovs, have plenty now,
Red hot and prime, that'u make folks stare:
OF course keep private all through the row;
The cTedtt be yours, and the lions share.
I" Don't toG1lt ma nonsense! Come now that's hard
Since here I've dropped in, in friendly way
To give you deal with winning card
Just to warm up things, as the fellows say.
$50! Leave oaT presence! All, these words recall
I'm ready and willing to serve you well;
But il you insist-wel I'm i'll the thrali-
At least will you lend me a for spell?
"No? Well, well, make it crookeder Q
Say just till cash check when get
The same from my governor-close old screw;
He'll shuttle off soop, then I'm faced, you bet.
90 VIII take qtsGter? Dear sir, your hand!
accept for L notice yOHr pile is small;
IT'S only Skinny; but understand,
lis loaned to Adolphus Fitz-Cheek on CALL
'Adieu, mon ami! Dispenser of news,
1 go, alas, in all dignity, down;
But trust, at need, you will not refuse
TO send for the slashingest help in town."
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-06-15
Bound to Go to the Circus.

On the arrival of circus at st. Crolx,
Wis, a family who lived twenty-five
miles distant sold their only stove to
raise the money to attend it. Their
method of travelling was by means of an
OK team. One day was consumed ID
going, another in Witnessing the enter
tainment, and third In returning.
Happy and contented they arrived at
their sleeveless home, and voted the cir
Gus the best thing they had ever wit
messed, and the money well and advan-
tageously invested.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-06-15
Cuca.

A new plant, much used in Peru, and
successfully employed by Weston dur
ing his walks, has been tested by the
veteran pharmacologist of Edinburgh,
Prof Christison. Cuca, as it was called
by the Indians, was corrupted by the
Spaniards into coca. Prof. Omission
proposes to restore the original name.
He tried its effects upon some medical
students, and then upon himself. He
started by walking fifteen miles after
breakfast in four stages without the aid
of cuca. At the close of his walk-a
pretty heavy one for man of seventy
eight-his pulse was raised from SO to
10, and he was totally untitled for men,
tai exertion. Four days later. under the
influence of the new drug, he not only
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-06-15

walked the distance without fatigue, but
his pulse stood only at 80 and fell in two
hours to 70. The results of the expert
ment proved that the chewing of cuca
removes extreme fatigue and prevents
it, and that no injury whatever is sus-
tanned. 1t has no effects upon the men
tai faculties, but acts directly upon the
tissues and sustains the strength of the
hearts action,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-06-15
End OF the Mexican Revolution.

The revolution in Mexico, which at
one time assumed formidable proper
tons, embracing, as it did, nearly all
the Northern States of the Republic,
and seeming to be thoroughly organized,
is practically at an end. The defeat of
the revolutionary forces in Oaxaca, on
the goth of May, with loss of 1000
men in killed and wounded, is blow
from which the revolutionists will not
recover. The day preceding this i'm
portant battle was marked by another
defeat for the revolutionists in Tlascala.
The steady advance of the Government
forces northward and eastward has been
unbroken by single reverse. At every
point where the revelutionists have
made stand they have been broken and
scattered like chat.