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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15
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| STEAMER ARROWSMITH FOE .r~o,
- POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS. In szn..z-sss
Leaves Washington, from 7th street wharf. al
q. NJ, and Alexandria, from foot Of King street,
at 8 q. In. MONDAYS, THURSDAYS and "a.
TURDAYS, returning on Tuesdays. Fridays, and
Sundays for all River Landings as far AS Nomini
Creek, Curroman, st. Clements Bay and Leonard.
town.
FERRY SCHEDULE.
Lcare Alexandria 1870, $50, $50, 1880 and
1880 A. NJ, 1890 1:30. 2:3O. $3.50. 4:30, $50.
and $50 P. ~
Leave Washington: 7:30, $50, $50. 1890 and
11:3O, A. M, 1890 1:3O, 2:3O, $3.50, 4:3O, $50,
AMI $50 P. NJ
Same schedule on Sundays commencing II 9@b
IN.
For information apply at Office 7th st. wharf,
Washington, d. C., and at Office foot Of King ST.,
Alexandria, Va. Wv. RIDLEY, Manager.
J. B. PADGETT, Agent. jr"e
DoToMAC STEAMBOAT COM .r->
L PANY. -
The over popular palace steamer GEORGE
LEARY will leave Prince street wharf EVERY
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY aud FRIDAY, Al
$50 p. IN.
Fare, one way, 81. Round trip, $500.
This is the only line that connects in Norfolk
with tho Boston and Providence steamers.
For further particulars apply 1T company
Office, 7th Ct wharf Washington.
Or to PHILIP D. II ZOE.
ap23 Ag Prime s.: ~hsr:
INLAND AND sEABoARD 1T,
GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
FOR FORTRESS MONROE AND NORFOLK
DIRECT (No STOPS
Tho Steamer LADY OF THE LAKE leaves her
wharf EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and
SATURDAY, at six o'clock p. m. Returns on
alternate days
Single fare, first class, 81; rouad trip, $3.50
FOB NEW YORK.
STEAMERS E. c. KNIGHT AND s
JOHN GIBSON eLeza,
EVERY FRIDAY. and returning leave Hr~
York, from pier Al, East river, EVERY SAT
URDAY.
The steamers of this paay make connections
st Norfolk for Boston and oil points East al Ne"
York with all points West and Northwest Ard q:
Alexandria with Virginia Midland RailwA: r"g
Washington and Ohio Railroad Throush 'A't'
given and freight handled carefully aud proCit:
For further information apply to
+. a. REED Co, agent
Janney's wb*:'
wv. THOMPSON, President.
i4iG strcot,
aeaa1,tf We.hilaal, = =.
NLYDE's STEAM LINE we XII ~
PHILADELPHIA. sSsakG1
Appointed sailing days from Ale1a :: ~.
ERY TUESDAY and from Philadelpb. hNEE'
SATURDAY. -.
This line connects at Alexandria with the -
ginia Midland and Washington and Ohio railToaDs'
and at Philadelphia with Clydes regular a!"aH''
ships. ,..
Freight forwarded with promptness and care
free Of commissions. A
No charge for transfer in Philadelphis. Qu'c1s
time. Frequent departures. Through rates aI.o
through bills of lading given. Insurance a. '"'
lowest rates.
Agents
T. A. REED & CO., Alexandra.
WIN. 2. CLYDE & CO., Phiiadslp1.'
JOHNSON CO., Wash. & Gs"fsTI
jsaasH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15
RAILRD<J rs
MIDLAND RAILWAY
THE GREAT THOROUGHTARE
BETWEEN THE

NORTH AND THE SOUTH.
THE ONLY LINE OFFERING A DOUBLE
DAILY PULLMAN BUFFET AND
SLEEPING CAR SERVICE.
Between Washington and New Orleans. This
line offers to the travelling public accommoda
tions and facilities such as cannot be found on
any other limo entering Washington.
On and after SUNDAY, April 9Th, 1855, pas
senger trains will be run as follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

DHILLIPS' WHEAT PHOSPHATES, COD
i Liver Oil, and Milk of Magnesis. For sale by
mar3 J. d. ID. LUNT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

A MOTHER INVOICE OF PURE BUCK
II wheat Flour, just received by
mar14 J. C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

GARDENERS ATTENTION.-Anothcr supply
" of Landreth's Garden Seed, including the
latest varieties.
ap11 W. F. CREIGHTON & CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

TlHE BEST IS THE CHEAPEST.-Use Pho
i neer Ready Mixed Paint, put in pound quart,
half.ga,lon and gallon cans B. ". MALLS,
feb2S g. Q. cor. King & Washington SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

VIZ A. JOHNSON l. CO.,
WHOLESALE GROCERs,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
And Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
Have on hand GIBSON's Xxx, Xxx, xxx,
and PURE OLD BYE, OLD CABINET and
MONOGRAM WHISTLES; also BAKERS and
THOMPSON'S PURE BYE WHISTLES, to which
they invite the attention Of the trade
Orders from the country for merchandise shall
receive prompt attention.
Consignments Of Flour, Grain and Country Pre-
duce solicited, for which they guarantee the high
est market prices and prompt returns.
Northeast corner Of Cameron and Royal streets
sep14 Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

Tho Steamer LADY OF THE LAKE leaves her
wharf EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and
SATURDAY, at six o'clock p m. Returns on
alternate days.
Single fare, first class, 81 rouad trip, $50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

NENTS SCARLET SHIRTS AND DRAWERS,
" all wool, 75c., 81 and $3.50 Quality can't
be beat. at 1oct231 A. B. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

II USTRO cleans your silver ware and makes
IL old silver look as good as new. For sale by
feb2O J. D. 81. LUNT, Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

DON'T FAIL TO TRY ONE OF TIL E CHICAGO
- Unlaundried Shirts Price S1.1O. The
only true fitting shirt sold in this city.
feb3 G.. NJ. ADAMS 80 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

EVERY FRIDAY, and returning leave Seq
York, from pier Al, East river, EVERY NA''
URDAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

GARDEN AND FARMING IMPLEMENTS,
V Plow Plates, Harrow Teeth, Grindstones, and
all kinds of tools for farmer and mechanic can
be found in great variety at
JAS. F. CARLIN s. SONS,
mar16 Alexandria. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

Jerseys! JERSEYS! JERSEYS! Black and
81 Colors at JOHN E. CHAPMAN'S.
mh19 1O2 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

SHOvELs, SPADES, RAKES, HOES, FORKS
y and other Garden Tools, in great variety and
at low prices, wholesale and RETAIL at SO King,
corner of Royal street, by
apl1 J.TCREIGHToN GsoN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

GUNNER WEIGHT UNDERsHIRTs, IS, 35
y and so cents, at
mh17 AMOS b. SLA9MAkER.s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

DEsT PEPPERAL JEANS DRAWERS, patent
ID stay and reinforced, at
mh17 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

TlIAyORING EXTRACTS.-Dayis & Miller's
f and Markells Pure Flavoring Extracts just
received. jaa5l JIG. AILBVRN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

r EVILS LEAD, PAINTS AND OILS of all
i kinds at w. F. CREIGHTON s CO.,
mh17 79 & 81 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

N ENTLENEN.-We will appreciate your order
" for Fine Dress Shirts, using only the very
best material and employing only first class work.
men we can assure perfect satisfaction at prices
20 per cent lower than Washington.
ian21 CHAPMAN, 1U2 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-15

DEFoRE YOU BUY YOUR HARDWARE call
ID on B. w. MALLS,
feb2S 8. e. cor. King & Washington sts.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-30
WINDING UP TINE.
"a wee, brown maid on the doorstep sat,
Her small face hid meath wide.brimmed

Awee. brown maid on the doorstep sat,
Her small face hid meath wide -brimmed
hat,
a broken clock on her baby knee
Ihe wound with an ancient, rusty key.
What are you doing, my pretty one?
Playing with Timer" asked in fun.
Large and wise were the soft, dark eyes,
Lifted to mine in grave surprise.
Use winding him up to make him go,
For he's so drefful pokey and slow.
Winding up Time? All, baby mine,
How crawl these heightened moments OF
How sadly slow goes the staid old man!
But he has not changed since the world be-
gan.
He does not change; but in after years,
When he mingles our cup of Joy with tears;
And duties are many and pleasures fleet,
And the way grows rough meath our tired
feet;
When the day is too short for it's crowd OF
cares,
And night surprises us unawares,
We do not wish to hurry his feet,
But find his going all too fleet.
All, baby mine, some future day,
You will throw that rusted key away
And to Phebus car will madly cling,
AS it whirs along like a winged thing,
And wonder how, years and years ago,
You could ever have thought that Time was
slow
Chicago Current.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-30
Mrs. Vanderbilt.
New York Letter.

New York Letter.
1 came across Vanderbilt privilege
of wealth unexpectedly in the estab-
lishment OF a tailor for women. Agirl
stood in the center of work-room
while a male expert fitted a garment
to her upper figure. "That is Mrs.
William X. Vanderbilt" said one.
Nonsense" 1 calculated. "Willie
Vanderbilt's wife hasn't red hair, nor
a face at all like that" "What
mean," was the explanation, "is that
the girl is posing as Mrs. Vanderbilt.
The two are exactly the same size and
shape. This one is hired to serve in
the place of the millionairess in the
laborous matter of having costumes
fitted. The garment now being tried
on, let out and generally adapted is
for Mrs Vanderbilt, who is at her ease
in Newport, while the double endures
the hour or two of tiresome standing.
Mechanical forms are common for
that purpose and most Of our rich
customers keep them with us, which
can change position, walk about, sit
down and in other ways demonstrate
perfectly the effect of the raiment un-
der process OF making. Mrs. Wander
bilt will not endure the fatigue of the
thing herself, even when in town, and
it was her own suggestion that a dupli-
cate OF herself be employed. On her
order we sought and found perfect
Counterpart girl who was working
in a cloak shop connected with our
business; and she has served in lieu OF
Mrs. Vanderbilt nearly a year. Not
only in dimensions is she suitedto the
requirements, but in movement and
carriage she is wonderfully like her
employer; and so it is possible for the
latter to see herself as others see her
in the matter OF dress"
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-30
DUMMIES SLAVES.
How the Drug is Abused by Weak People

How the Drug is Abused by Weak People,
New York Sun.
"Have you noticed the growing use
Of quinine?'' a druggist in the vicinity
Of the Fifth Avenue Hotel asked re-
Gently. At the same moment he bowed
and smiled to O. tall, red whiskered man
who strolled in.
Gust watch this customer" he said.
The man was very thin and cadav-
erous looking. Without saying word;
he walked up to the soda fountain, and
the boy drew out pill-box, poured
three pills into. the palm OF, the GUS
TONER'S hand, set glass of mineral
water in front of him, and. turned to.
the next customer. The tall man:
swallowed the pills, drank the water,
turned on his heel, and stalked away,
with another pleasant nod to the pro-,
prietor.
1'That costs him 81 40 a. week, said:
the. proprietor, Hand before long it
will kill him. He started to take one.
five grain pill every night about six
months ago; henow takes ffteengrains
night before he goes home, SO that it
will brace him up for his dinner With.
in a month he will be taking twenty
grains a night. OF course he takes it
at home besides what he gets here.
I've gone out OF my way three or four
times to explain to him that he had a,
great deal better drink rum. even If he
is a deacon in church, but his answer
is a simple one; he says quinine makes
him feel cheerful and strong, and it
has no i'll effects. He tried to stop it
once and caved in; hence he wants to
know why he should stop. You
can't combat such reasoning as THAT"
"Have you many such regular Gus
tomers?"
well, to be accurate, we have only
three men who come in every day anf |
pay at the end of the week, but ther
are many Others VIII take their quinn ne
as regularly as most drinking folks tt IKE
whisky It is certainly great ts mp
tation to weakly organized and frail
people. All they have to do is to- swal-
low pill or two, and they feel y obust,
wide awake, and cheerful. Ther,ractice
grows on them continually, and it
seems to be spreading, for our sales of
qulnlne are constantly growing. A
good proportion OF the cust ON comes
from women who grow >fatigued or
weary whileshopping, and who, instead
OF buying nutritious luncheon or drink
ing a wholesome bottle of porter or
ale, resort to the inyidious quinine
pill
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-30
NoKTHwEsTERa NEWS Nor =
Iowa State Fair Premium..

The State Agricultural societ vswill come
out with q small surplus, though they had
I but but one clear day during the week, and
were Obliged to break up two days short.
The receipts, 26,O1O. sc. Ali premiums
will be paid in full. With good weather
the receipts would not have been less than
SOC, 600. To give the award Of premiums
would require too much space. The grand
herd prizes were awarded tO-wit
y. $. Brown, Gelena, ILL.,, first prize, $500;
shorthorns. In this herd was Nelly Bly,,
probably the handsomest COW ever shown
~. w. Harvey, Tuslington, Neb.. second
prize, 5000; Polled Angus. Iowa Hereford
Company Indianola, Iowa, third prize;
Herefords; w. s. White, Sabetha, Kans.,
fourth prize, $50; Shorthorns.
The points were best thoroughbred beef
cattle OF any age. In the diary test the
Holsteins took the cake, with Pocahontas,
owned byJ. w. Sherman OF Chester Center.
with arecord during the fair Of 50 ST pounds
OF milk per day; per cent. Of cream, ID; but
ter, 3 9-l6 pounds per 100 pounds of milk.
Another Holstein stood second. owned by F.
NJ. Gilbert, Des Moines, Lakeside Maid, with
a record OF fifty pounds per day. A Jersey,
Albino, owned by DR.. Grimmell Of Jefferson,
showed the highest per cent OF cream per
pound, and q Polled Angus, Thrift, stood
second, but the yield of milk was much less
than that OF the Holsteins. Thus in three
years the Dutch cows have come to the
front as dairy cows, with the further adj
vantage OF good beef points.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-09-30

wheelmen naturally predominated, but
there were good many from abroad-St.
Paul, Winona, Faribault. St. Cloud. st.
Charles, Austin, Henderson, Pennington,
Wadena. Van Sicklen's time in tho mile
race, 2:57A is the best ever made on a Min
nesota track. He ran a mile in practice in
2:54.
Hamline university at St. Paul opened
with a large attendance. Nearly one hun
dred students have already registered, and
many more names will be added to the list
Nearly one-half OF those already entered
are new students, many of whom enter the
college department..
Treasurer Wilcox states that the total
receipts OF the State Fair will figure up
about $4S, 900, although the exact amount
is notyet known.
The marriage OF Fred B. Snyder. OF the
law firm Snyder & Jamison, and Miss Sue
M. Pillsbury, daughter OF ex-Goy. and Mrs.
John S. Pilsbury was solemnized at Min
neapolis at the residence OF the brides par
ents. The wedding was quiet one, there
being present only the relatives and near
friends OF the bride and groom.
For the past twenty-five years c.. w.
Baldwin OF Rochester has been collecting
stones from different sections, and he has
just completed a monument made from
stones gathered from all parts OF the Unit
ed States. The monument is about six feet
high, and at the base fourfeet in diameter.
Itcontains stones from nearly every county
in this state, from nearly every state in the
Union, and from the highest peak in the
Rocky mountains.
Adelia McDermott is killed by lightning
in the town OF Green Lake, Kandiyohi
county.
z. P. Faust OF Chisago Lake, one OF the
Oldest settlers, died from the effects OF a
fall from his hay loft
Frank Sackett Of Chatfield took a dose
OF carbolic acid by mistake, but his lifew
saved By prompt attention.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-05-23
CHERIFF'S SALE.

By virtue of writ of alias Feri Facids
No. 10, June Term, 1885, to me directed,
will expose 10 public sale. at the Cour
House, in the Borough of Mauch Chunk
Carbon County, Pa, on
MONDAY, JUNE Sth, 1855,
at O'Clock p m, the following described
property, namely:
All that certain tract or piece Of land
situate IN Towamensing township, Carbon
County, Penna., bounded and described as
follows, to wit: Beginning at stone thoucs
hy other land OF said Adam Anders south
81 degrees, east n perches to a post; thence
by the same south 81 degrees, west % s 10
perches to pot; thence by land Of William
AndeIs south 29 degrees, east 10 perches to
post thence by the same north 52I
degrees, east So rerches to a post; thence by
land Oi l.. Thomas north 10 degrees, west
40 perches 10 o postj thence by land OF said
Goest Giering south 81 degrees, west SO
per, hes TO place of beginning, containing
5 acres and SO Terches. Alsn, all that
certain lot or piece OF ground situate in
Towamensing township, as follows: Begin
ming at stone thence by land late Of Conrad
Rsser south 20 degrees, east IS perohes to a
stone; thence by land Of Adam Andefs
north 81 degrees, east % $40 perches 10 q
stone; thence by came north "a degrees,
west n perehes to a stone, thence by land
ol Henry Andss snuth 14I degrees west
l5i perches to the place Of beginning, oon
tanning 8 acres ll6 perohes strict measure
The improvements thereon consist OF q
u STORY FRAME HOUSE,
10 x "a feet, frame barn, 90 35 leet.
Seized and taken into execution as the
property of John A. Anders, aud to be s9ld
by G. W. LENTZ SHERIFF.
sHERIFFs OFFICE, Mauch Chunk, Ps.,
May 2S, 1885
&. r. 6IEwERs, Plaintiffs Attorney.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-05-23
New Advertisements.
GHERIFF'S SALE,

BY virtue ofa writ Of Fen. En-, No. 12
June term, to me directed, Twill expose to
public sale, ut the Court House, In the
Borough OF Mauch Chunk, Carbon County
Pa, on
MONDAY, JUNE 9Th, 1885,
at O'Clock y. M, the following described
property, name!yi
All that certain lot or parcel OF land situ-
ate lying and being on the east side Of Sc
cond street, in the town Of East White
Haven, Township OF Kidder, County OF
Carbon and State of Pennsylvania, and
numbered in the plan or plot OF said town
No. Is aud bounded and described as fol.
lows, to wit; Beginning at a corner com
mon to lot No, IA and the lot hereby con
voyed and situated on the East side of Sc
eond street as Aforesaid, thence by 10. No.
IA south 821 degrees, east 200 feet to a cor
ner common to land lot No. IA, and the lot
hereby conveyed, thence south u degrees,
west 90 ieet TO corner common 10 lot No.
10 and the lot hereby conveyed, thence by
said lot No. 10 north 1921 degrees, west 200
feet 10 corner situated ON the south side
ui Second street and common 10 lot No. lG
and the lot hereby conveyed, thence long
he east side of said SECOND street, north II
'degrees,e east so eet to the place of beginning
and containing altogether 10000 square
feet Of land be the same more or less. The
improvements thereon consist Of a
TWO STORY FRAME HOUSE,
l6x2s feet with two story kitchen l4xls
ieet.
Seized and taken into execution as the
property OF Edward Hile and Alice Hile and
to be sold by C. W. LENIZ, SHERIFF.
SHERIFF's OFFICE, Mauch Chunk, Pa,
May 90, 1855.
L. R, SlEwERs, Plaintiffs Attorney,
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-05-23
Mahoning Items.

Miss Anzie Montz, of Lehighton,
was the guest of Mr.. Daniel Kressley
over Sunday.
Theodore Black cut himself badly
in the hand on Monday.
A. Arner d Son have been doing q
rushing business in phosphstes this
Spring.
Lewis Nothstein and family, OF
ParTyville, were visiting at Adam Her
rings during the week.
"A party of ladies and gentlemen
from Lehighton spent a very pleasant
evening with Miss Myra Good. ON Mon
day evening.
Mr.. Dennis Nothstein returned to
the Valley with his steam saw-mill last
week. During the winter he was saving
in Lehigh county.
Mrs. John Nothstein was 20 Phila-
delphia during the week.
"A rattle match for melodeon and
an organette is to come off at Fenster-
macher's Hotel, next Monday afternoon
and evening, May 18th.
Charles Fenstermacher says that
one day last week he killed two of the
largest snakes ever killed in Mahoning
Valley. He solemnly informs us that
one OF them was feet - inches long
In killing snakes, Charley claims TO be
the champion OF the Valley. DASH.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-05-23
Fatal Collision of locomotives.

A collision occurred on the Philadel
phia and Reading Railroad, SATURDAY
afternoon between Rock Cut and Solo.
mons Gap, three miles from Wilkes
barre, The local freight was on its way
to the top of the mountain when it met
an empty engine coming from the oppo.
site direction. 1t was impossible to stor
the engine on the heavy down grade
and both locomotives, in the crash that
followed, were wrecked. Philip Street,
Assistant Superintendent of motive
power for the Philadelphia and Reading
Railroad, was thrown from the empty
engine and killed; William Shank, fire.
man of the freight was also killed Street
belongs in Green Ridge, and Shank in
Ashley. Both were married men, with
families. Hiram Bosard and Edward
Cole, engineers of the respective engines,
were seriously hurt. Street was on a
trial trip with a new engine, and ex-
pected to gain switch before the freight
train was due.
LATER.-Coroner O'Malley has dis
covered that Saturdays fatal accident
was due to the gross carelessness of
Jacob Hoover. the train dispatcher, who
gave the right of way to the two engines
moving in different directions on single
track at the same time. Hoover, on
learning that Engineer Street and Fire
man Shank had been killed, at once left
his post at Ashley, and when last seen
was on Pennsylvania train en- route for
Sunbury or Harrisburg. The coroner's S
jury adjourned until Thursday. Mean
time every effort is being made TO capture
Hoover. 1t is alleged that he was Of in
temperate habits and that of late, when
off duty, did considerable drinking.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-05-23
The Northampton County Judgeship.

At the general election of 1884 Presi-
dent Judge Oliver II. Meyers, of North
ampton county, was defeated for re-
election by ex-Judge Howard j. Reeder.
The tickets voted at the election bore
the heading: "For President Judge OF
the Court Of Common Pleas;" and con
sequently, after the vote was counted,
Judge Reeder claimed that he had been
elected President Judge, and that Judge
Schuyler, who had been sitting as addi-
tional law Judge, remained in that posi-
ton. BY the advice of the Attorney
General, however, the Governor refused
to issue commission 10 Judge Reeder
as President Judge. Reeder obtained a
writ of alternative mandamus from the
supreme Court in order that the matter
might be legally tested, and the case was
argued carly in the present session.
Judge Sterrett has handed down an
opinion sustaining Governor Pattison's S
view that the Judge of every Court
learned in law and Oldest in commission
shall be President Judge, The first
place on the Northampton county Bench,
therefore, falls to Judge Schuyler.