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Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05

,fers / stopped I was in Michigan. -
Spence Lazenberry there. Poor ienef, ~
dead, nowl buried him in little go
tery. an planted weepin' willer ov sf ~ :.
The widow wiped her eyes, sadly.
"Iwas 80 lonely that, when Thomas Se1'
ferson Pate came along an wanted mo so4o
along to Colorado with him. / went ne
was . mighty smart feller, even u no d,o
have warts mighty nigh al over MS neao.
But that didn't save him from bsin' n1gn
tore in two by grizzly, an pretty soon
was widder ag'in, - usual
"Eh Kngsolver was the next met NUN
down in Arizony. LOokin' down tn
muzzel NV q loaded gun killed him. Dear
SUI what . lovin' man he was; come 70
think, he looked presizely like you! Oh,
IL / only had another husband like himr'
And tho widows tears burst forth in
torrent, and she tottered toward Ira Good
night, and seemed - II about to fall into
his arms.
Ira looked appealingly around Cor his
backing, but Tolliver was rod away, and
rapidly widening the distance between
himself and the wholesale widow. 'tOh,
it's 20 lonely," the widow moaned, with
nobody to call me his ducky- -darlin' Oh,
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05

10, rI's d LesDY." 1HH vTDow M0ANHDA
II I s.lS-s but I,a Goodnight was rapidly
ovONEhR hb conpadA
Jua2 - they reached their own cabin.
follivo AsDe No Go DsAash since the D.
0kAAl6 Of fts102aUame0A
"V,1 arlr' ~ hA
"You bssr' ka answered, with almost
startling DRemytasss.
Ten minutes lake1 they had mounted their
horses u ths little cod stable, and the Wild
ow MeCord, vntching regretfully from her
doorvoy, ESQ then ride away toward the
oast.
The would-bs Durchaeer, riding west.
ward, was mot several miles away by the
bachelor owners Of the double claim He
was surprised at tho readiness 10 sell mani
tested BY the men, who before would hard
" consider the subject ut all
''Tolliver," said Ira Goodnight after the
sale had been made and thoy were putting
distance between themselves and the
wholesale widow. ''thas was . narrow
squeak for me!'
THAT'S what, {" answered Toiliver. ''t5ay,
she hsdn't got 70 McCord yitr'-Tom b
Morgan, in Yankee Blade.
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05

Charles W. Price, formerly city
editor of the Topeka Capitol, but now
editor of the New York Electrical
World, thinks that Spain should have
the honor of opening up the great
exposition. He says:
How appropriate it would be to
have squadron Of Spanish and Am
erican men-of-war set sail from the
port from which Columbus took his
departure in 1472, and after visiting
Gan Salvador to proceed to New York
there to take part in a grand naval
display of all nations, which would be
lhe elimination of the series of cele-
bratiocs. While owing to his tender
years, it could not be expected that
the king of Spain would be present, it
is still possible for him to take an
active part by actually opening the
exposition. 1t is easily within the
reach of electrical science in these
days of ocean telegraphy and syphon
recorders, to SO arrange a circuit in
connection with the Atlantic cable,
that, without leaving his palace, the
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05

Certain men proclaim themselves
one thing and prove themselves an
other. Kelley is such man. He
proclaims himself the peoples friend,
and never loses an opportunity to
abuse them. For instance, in the
Allison liquor case last winter, Kelley
devoted number of columns to the
abuse of all who happened to differ
with him in relation to that case.
When the case came on to be heard
in the June term of the district court,
ten of the jury stood for acquittal and
two only for. conviction. These ten
were all substantial, honest farmers,
chosen from the body of the county
not having any interest in the matter
and yet because they differed (they
being on oath and Kelley not) from
his magniloquent although doddering)
excellency, the truthful Kelley, Kelley
accused them of foreswearing them
selves and abused them in round
terms, thus showing his friendship for
and belief in the honesty of the home
steader. Kelley knows that the Alli-
son case has been tried three times
at the first trial the jury, II in num-
ter disagreed-at the second trial the
jury was out nearly 4S hours and only
arrived at an agreement upon CON-
promise; on the third trial, which was
in the district court, ten of the jury
were in favor of acquittal and two
stood for conviction. Thus it would
seem that of 36 men who sat on the
case under oath there was at least a
difference of opinion as to the merits
OF the case, and yet Boss Kelley set
ties the matter by abusing men who
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05

are enough sight honester than he has
lately shown himself, because they ex.
press their sworn opinion in a case
they are compelled to try. The idea
that an editor shall undertake to de-
eide matters of law with reference to
particular cases pending before the
courts, is absurd and unfair. Yet
Kelley undertakes to tell all about a
case; just what should be done with
it, and then because others fail to do
his bidding uses his waspish tongue
in abusing them.
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05

Kelley says that A. J. Senter is a
friend of the people, and that the CAT
published cowardly insinuations
against his loyalty, intending to pref
udice him in the eyes of the old sold
iers and republicans. Let us see, and
if Senter or hA orgar., Kelley, denies
it, we will publish afidavits to sub
stantate.
A. J. Senter has publicly said that
no poor man has any business with a
public office, unless it might be that
of register Of deeds. This undoubt-
edly proves him to be friend of the
people. Al. Senter has said in ref
erence to certain commissioners work
since he became commissioner, that
he didn't propose to be bothered with
that, because there was no pay in it
for him. This proves him to be a
conscientious, faithful, attentive pub
lie servant, and friend of the people.
A J. Senter, in violation of law,
undertook to compel a soldiers wild
ow, who needed assistance from the
county, to go to the county poor farm
and proceeded so far in his attempt as
to order removed necessary
furniture furnished said wild
ow by the county, from
her rooms, when she refused his be-
hest to go to the poor farm. OF
course, every old soldier and republi-
can will admire this action on the
part of Mr.. Senter, as it proves him
both patriotic, efficient, law abiding
and kindly disposed towards the sold
ier. His action in reference to Judge
Lesh's salary also beyond question
establishes his kindly disposition to-
wards old soldiers. If Mr.. Senter
wants some more of his reputation
given to the citizens of Thomas county
he will have his boss organ come
again to his defense.
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05

!. A. Kelley, after four weeks OF
living slush in reference to the con-
tract of the Thomas County CAT with
the county in regard to county print
ing, has switched entirely from that
subject, thereby confessing the falslty
and malice in his first attack on the
editor of this paper. He now under
takes to abuse and misrepresent the
connection of Mr.. Gill with the Hall
and Martin bank. As that connection
was wholly private matter, and is
before the courts and unsettled, until
it is decided by the courts, this paper
positively refuses to discuss the mat
ter further than to say that Kelley
proposes at whatever cost OF honof
and manhood. and in whatsoever
manner he can, to attempt to pre]u-
dice Mr.. Gill in the estimation of the
people of this county. The people OF
Thomas county are too fair minded
to be misled by the mendacious meth
ods employed by the boss organ, and
having convicted himself of lying al
ready in a number of instances, kel-
lev can continue from this on to lie
and falsify as much as he pleases
without further notice from this paper.
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05
COMMISSIONER SENTER.

A. J. Senter, through the boss Or
gan, |. A. Kelley, persists in parading
his record as commissioner before the
people. Kelley says, Senter, as land
lord, had a right tos charge Thomas
county rent in advance. This is
strange doctrine that a county COM
missioner should have the right to
collect in advance of the county when
no one else has such a right. Did
Senter collect in advance in January
when he made his contract with the
county? No. Does his contract call
for rent in advance? No. Then why
make such shallow excuse, and say
that the CAT falsely represents Sem
ter?
Senters record as q commissioner
is, that he undertakes to cut bills of
other people wherever he can, but that
so far as his own interests, or the in
terests of his partners, pets and ring
is concerned, he is willing to allow
them, no matter how large, or whether
they are due or not.
Senter's vehement insistance of the
trial of perfectly sane man on the
charge of insanity, cost the county
more than double all the cuts, just
and unjust, which have been made by
the board since he became q member
of it.
Until Senter became q member of
the board the cuts in bills made by
the board did not appear in the pub
lished proceedings. In the October,
1888 meeting, bulls were cut by the
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05

and ragged beard of his comrade. Rough
burned faces were polished nearly skinless,
and red necks were surrounded by tortur-
Gus riding collars.
When they presented themselves before
the widows open door the lady was busy
with some household task, accompanying
her work with q melancholy ditty, the re-
frain Of which ran:
"An' never knew what misery was
Till went 70 Arkansaw."
She ceased her song, and offered them
chairs, but, shamefaced and red, they stood
side by side, erect and funereally solemn.
After .HowdysP' had been exchanged
the two bachelors seemed stricken word
less. Ira looked appealingly at his comrade,
who had been so ready with his offer Of
.sbacking," but Tolliver was dumb.
SLooks like rain," ventured Ira
The skv had never looked clearer.
"l-vou-seems . if-that isl mean
must Be powerful lonesome fer . lone
woman out yere, widderr burst out Ira,
desperately.
aindeed, it isr' the widow answered,
with mournful animation. 81 hain't felt 90
lonely sence my first man, Jake Senter,
died. back in Injianny, nigh twenty year
ago."
"Mighty sorrerful," !" consoled Ira
Eyes. to be sure" the widow answered.
uFrom there went to Texas. Ny second
husband is buried there. Texas Is power
ful lonely place for . widder, an 80 went
70 Mizzury. The fever an aRue there II
mighty weakenin'. Lafe Hite couldn't nigh
stan It."
ssLafe Hitel'
eyes; my third man. 1t took morn the
eyer to kill OF his brother Ham we nadnt
I'm married MORN . month before there
- trouble about . passed. o. hosses that
- s,ald. AM Hammy got himself hung"
Tnlliver drew . long breath.
sAfter thst hated % say snere -
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION.

A republican county convention will be held
in Colby Saturday. Sept p. 1889, for the pur-
pose of placing in nomination candidates for
the following offices:
ISt. County Clerk.
I'd. County Treasurer.
Sd. Regis, er of Deeds.
4th. Sheriff
5th. County Surveyor.
9TH. Coroner.
The precincts will be entitled 10 the follow
ing number of delegates:
Wendall J. Summers ). Rovohl o..
Randell 10. Barrett =. Smith =
Hale 10. Lacey 3. kingery D.
Morgan 10.
BY order County Central Committee.
CHAS. NJ. HOvEY, Chairman.
CHAS. VAIL, Secretary.
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05

John T. Travis has 26 acres of corn
which will yield 40 bushels to the
acre, and he is single man too. The
ladies in the northwestern part of the
county should waken up, as a man
who can raise such good corn will
undoubtedly make good husband.
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05

infant successor of Ferdinand and
Isabella could set in motion the pom
derous machinery of the exposition,
and bring light to the myriads OF
electrical lamps which will illuminate
the assembled wonders of the world.
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05
FOREIGN EM1c RATIoN.

The fact that there should be some
restrictions on fore IGN emigration, or
at least certain class, is fast ap-
preaching point where the question
must be settled. A movement of this
kind' while in direct opposition to the
very spirit o. our civilization, should
oe made or Iy on the grounds of the
s'ernest Iecessity. Much that is said
upon tf e subject comes from biased
m'nos and impure motives. It is
ques .tion which must be answered from
tn bottom of toe heart of our coun-
.ry, and the moral side carefully con-
sidered. No selfish considerations
should be allowed to influence action
in the matter. If we are forced to
close our doors against emigration, it
must be from the same spirit that
compels the captain of life-boat to
refuse to receive any more passengers
when his boat is already loaded to
the waters edge.
We are reaching point where we
can see that self-government is not
without serious difficulties 1t re-
quires on the part of those governed.
a degree of intelligence and moral
self-poise which belongs to human
nature onl. in an advanced stage of
civilization, and cannot exist in all
classes and conditions. 1t can only
be acquired by people through a
slow process of education and train
ling. 1t is doubtful if the degree of
intelligence necessary can ever be OBJ
tanned or reached by the class Of for
eigners who are aocking to our shores
as fast as they can. Facts are begin
ming to present themselves which tend
TO show that we are scarcely holding
our own in this matter, and in order
to prevent retrogation, some measures
must be adopted. What step should
be taken is probably greater ques-
ton than any Of the wise statesmen of
today are capable of solving so as
not to do an injustice to some. The
methods OF having officials at every
sea board in foreign countries whose
duties shall be to inquire into the
conditions and qualifications of those
desiring passage is suggested.
What the requirements shall
be, is mountain which
we fear is too high for us to safely
climb at present If, when this ques-
tion has worked its way to congress
sional attention, it shall escape the
fortune of becoming "party meas
nre' it will fare better than other pub
lie interests. 1t is to be hoped that
broad and states-man-like minds may
be found in Congress who shall force
the taking up of SO important mat
ter. and embody the best wisdom of
the best minds in efficient legislation
and executive mechanism.
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05

UcOISy UOONsSOO HesS "iAo0ou :" NV
ter. It was a nice letter and so kind
in George to write. In this letter
Georgy admits that he approached
two men IN this county promising his
support in 1890 and that of Kelley,
to them for certain Offices
provided that they would do certai n
things for 1. A. Kelley now. Geo GOV
says, and his word would settle the
matter once for all with anyor e who
knew his excellent character for truth
and veracity, that Kelley anew moth
ing of his offices in this behalf. and
that all he did was on lis personal re-
sponsibility. Geo .gy evidently has
much love for ke' .ley, and acts, as it
were, as his qua nlian angel. He would
bring about a L of Kelley's desires un-
known and anseen. George is most
fair, beaut Aous and successful guard
ion anger, But Georgy is acting al
so as ths guardian angel of the dear
people. Last week he spent not q
small Space OF time investigating the
supposed inMuities of the county
tae9 surer's and county clerks offices.
ard he tells in this letter his great
Success in unearthing these supposed
iniquities How, why he says: Please
Mr.. Treasurer and Mr. Clerk publish
in some newspaper all about the af-
fairs OF your Offices OF course, he
knows he has no right to expect that
these officers will answer these ques-
tions, and in this manner seeks to
impress the public that something is
wrong or else they would do SO. To
go into the details in answer to such
questions would involve a great deal
of labor in looking them up and pre-
! pairing them for publication and the
general public would take no interest
in reading them. To such as desire
to investigate, the records are open.
Mr.. GoodsOe desired to examine and
did so. If anything was wrong, his
profound legal learning and ready
brain would have discovered it, and
his high sense of public spirit would
have caused him to make it known
while his well known probity of char
acter would give great weight to any
accusations he mi ght make As he
makes no accusations and his protege
) Mr.. Kelley, does not even insinuate, of
late, against the honest administration
{ of these officers, it would seem that
the public may take for granted that
, the publication of the statute law by
Kelley two weeks since, was done for
the purpose of filling up and length
ening out his twenty-three columns of
slush. 1t may be that further on we
shall take occasion to refer to the
Hon. George Washington Goodsoe,
the bright statesman, profound law
yer, brilliant scholar, and honorable
gentleman
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05

A good wedding match-the 'fod-
der of Corn and the ''mother" of
Vinegar, though Small Grain is
shocked" and Apples crushed at
the announcement.
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05
FINAL PROOFS.

All final proof notices must be paid
for or payment arranged for in adj
vance. The charge for publication is
$4.OO. Parties having proof notices
running in the paper should notify
us at once in case of mistakes IN
notice.
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05

jimmy (at the dog show)-I wonder wha,
becomes Of all the dogs when they diet :
Bobby-I know; they 90 70 the stock-yards
to be made glue Of.
Jimmy-Is that 30! Bob!
B0bby-What il it
Jimmy-Wouldn't you suppose buIldo.
would make the best gluel
0obby-Whyl
Jtmmy-Thsy stick % LCAicaeo caons
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05

board to an amount double in excess
OF all cuts made in the three meetings
since Senter, the Argus-.yed, under
took charge of matters.
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05
w. H. SMITH.

hereby announce mySelf as candi9ate .e- De.
fore the county republican convention FOL
nomination as treasurer.
DN HAMILTON.
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05

ne eb. an ounce yself as candidate De-
for, the TnOruas COMFY republican conven-
flor for the roiIiratlon as county clerk SUP
ject 10 il ) decision
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
forSTY CLERK.

COUNTY CLERK.
hereby announce myself as candidate
for the nomination of county clerk subject
to the decision of the republican county con-
ventiOn.
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05

THE NEW YORK RACKET DRY COOP
HOUSE underbuys and undersells in dry
goods clothing, notions, hats, etc.
j. p. BAYHA, Propr.
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05

/ hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the nomination of county treasurer. SUD-
ject to the decision of the county repuDhcaI
convention.
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05

hereby announce myself a candidate 1or
nomination of treasurer OF Thomas county
subject to the decision OF the republican coui''
~ w. H. SMITH.
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05
THE WIDOW M'CORD.
Why the Two Partners Finally d.
cided to Sen Their ClAixn.

GOODNIGHT saW
her hrst and. for
some time there-
altar, seemed 70 con-
slider that she ought
to be his BY right OF
discovery.
The mail = carrier,
who. going East and
NEE ting Goodnight
and TollivoP return
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05

hereby announce myself as candidate
before the county republican convention for
the nomination ot sheriff.
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05

| hereby announce myself as acanddat'
before the county republican convention TO,
the nomnatiCTr-,f sheriff.
c. II. OGILvIE.
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05

Showalter annUlnces himself a candidate
" nomination as sheriff before and subject
1.-The county rep, biican convention.
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05

COMMISSIONER Sd DISTRICT.
W. L. Thompson hereby announces himself
aS Il candidate for the nomination of commits
siouer for the sd district in Thomas county
subject To the decision and will of Barrett,
Hale and kinGcry townships.
VI. NJ. Baldwin of Hale township announces
himself rs candidate for nomination as coun-
~ commissioner subject to the will of the re-
publcanS of the third commissioners district
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05
REGISTER OF DEEDS.

REGISTER OF DEEDS.
hereby announce myself as candidate
for the nomination of register of deeds sub
iect to the decision of the republican county
convention.
]. G.. PASSKLL-
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05
COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER.

Office in the Palace Drug Store. Night
calls answered from reeidsnce on Mission
Ridge Avenue between Fourth and Fifth SITS.
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05

] hereby announce myself as candidate
Dr. the nomination of sheriff for Thomas
.ounty subject 20 thedeciSOn of the county
" .spublican convention.
THOMAS REED.
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05

hereby announce myself candidate 10
the nomination before the county republican
convention for the Office of sheriff of Tboma
county. JOHN MCrAkLAND.
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05

/ hereby announce myself as a candidate
before the republicans of 'rhOmas county for
zOmination as sheriff subject to the decision
Of the republican county convention.
GRAHAM CRAWFORD.
Thomas County cat., 1889-09-05

Thereby announce myself as candidate be.
b. ore the republicans of Thomas county for
\ onination as sheriff subject TO the decision
,fthe republican county convention.
G. c. BONDURANT.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-10-04
EXCURSION to washington.

rhe Triennial Conclave of the Knights
Temp.ar syiil be held in Washington, D. c.,
October Sth TO nth, 1880 and will be the
largest gathering of its kind ever held in
this country.
Excursion tickets will be sold to Wash
ington for all stations on the .. & o. R. R
for all trains October 5th, 9th, 9TH, and Sth
at rate of one fare for the round trip, valid
for the return journey until October 3Ist,
inclusive.
October is one of the pleasantest months
in the year to visit Washington and inspect
the magnificent public buildings, museums
and monuments
During the period of the conclave popular
excursions will run by the B. & o. from
Washington to Gettysburg Harper's Ferry,
Luray Caverns and otl;er points of interest
Passengers are landed in Washington at
the B. & o. station, one block frem the Cap
ital. Guide book to Washington will be
furnished upon application, by all B. & o,
Agents.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-10-04
Kent County Jurors.

The following is the list Of Petit Jurors.
drawn to serve at the term of Court conf
neueiug October. %, 1889:
Duck Creek-wm. B. Megear, Jos. B. Far
les, Nathan Moore, Rphraim Lower
Kenton- Samuel Hutchinson, of NJ, David
o. Downs, Francis Creenwell.
Little Creek - Henry Williams, James
Denney.
West Dover-James B. Clements, Joseph
Voshell of o.
East Dover-Eldad L. Clarke, VIM. T. Gull
len, Charles Denney, Edward r. Knots.
North Murderkill-Ch NJ. Carey, An
drew w. Slaymaker, Lansing N. Buell.
South Murderkill-John c. Barnett, Geo
F. Cooper, Samuel A. Brown, William l.
Davis.
Mispilliou-Martin B. Smith, Columbus
F Williamson, William A. Smith, Evan c.
Reese.
Milford-Geo. Roach, Jacob Harrington,
ST., Hezekiah Masten, Jr, and john D.
Bickel.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-10-04
S. pARv1s OF MIddlelown. De

y. JARVIS OF AiitNiclNWHs len
IS won her ease against the Penn
sylvania railroad before the court of
New Castle county where in sht
claimed S25 600 damage for the death
of her husband, who was run over al
a crossing on the Delaware railroad a
year or more ago The first trial took
place last Spring. but the jury could
not agree,und the present term has
brought it tOa close by thejurY award
ing Mrs. Parvis s. .O00 This case has
been watched wish much interest over
the state, aud the opinion is general
that The railroad should throw more
safeguards around its many dangerous
crossings. In the Parvis case the
evidence was conflicting. but the fact
remained thata good citizen had been
killed and that railroad train rum
ming at a high rate ofspeed ON double
track had caused his death. Whether
it was negligence on The part Of the
engineer or the victim, the jury was
unable to clearly define, and we he
lieve that the verdict against the rail
road was given simply because of the
general lack Of protection at danger
Gus crossings in the country.