The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-03-13
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oBBs OBSERVATIONS.
what He Sees aud Hears During Hls
Travels.

what He Sees aud Hears During Hls
Travels.
see the Grand Jury has again suggested
that the Justices Of the Peace endoavor to
dissuado and discourage parties from appeal
ing trivial cases to court The suggestion is
good one and if it could be put into effect the
county would be spared much expense. But
the whole trouble does not rest with the
Justices. To some extent the prosecutors are
to blame There is general belief that all
Justices are only too anxious to send cases to
court in order that they may get additional
costs, but I have been assured by several that
they prefer settlements, because the time and
trouble in preparing and making returns is
more than the extra fees compensate Z
believe 1 have seen the Gins and out" of as
much business connected with Justices
offices during the past eight or ten years as
any one not directly connected with the
business and therefore feel that
am qualified to say something in the matter
have heard Justices hint in the strongest
possible terms that cases should be settled; I
have heard them say, TT not my place as
Justice to ell you to settle, it rests with you,
but if this case goes to court the jury may
divide the COSTS but both sides would laugh
and say 'let 'er CO." But a better point is
brought out in a case of this kind; Not long
ago one miner sued another for stealing q
mine drill. The case was clear one and the
accused was willing to settle by paying the
costs, but the prosecutor thought he had
chance for speculation and he propouuded in
Vulnerable conditions for settlement He
wanted pay for the shift he lost in attending
the hearing; he wanted half a shift for the
time he lost in hunting for a drill TO take the
place Of the stolen one; he wanted half a
dozen men paid 80 cents each for attending
! the hearing to swear he owned the drill,
notwithstanding the accused pleaded guilty
and these men were not required to testify;
in fact the prosecutor wanted to squeeze
out whole months pay. of courte
the accused protested. The Justice
did, too, but the accused said he was not
anxious to settle and the man would have to
stand trial if he did not pony up" The
demand was eventually shaved down and the
case settled, but not until the Justice had
spent hours at different periods in showing
| the prosecutor how unreasonable he was. l
do not say Justices do not like fees and some
will not strain point or two to get them.
maintain hat Justices, as a rule, are not as
black as they are painted and the suggestion
of the Grand Jury should be digested by
prosecutors as well as the Justices. Peep
are too anxious to rush into the courts and
they harbor the mistaken notion that when
the costs are put on the county they suffer no
more than they do when put on the prose-
cutor. Every bill of costs sadded upon the
county comes back to the taxpayer, directly
or indirectly, and doa't you forget it.
It has been suggested that among the
industries that could berun to good advantage
in this town of good water, cheap fuel and
| excellent railroad facilities is a plant for the
manufacture and repair of electric railway
cars. When the proposed electric lines are
completed such work will be plentiful and it
is well known that all shops where this kind
of work is turned out now are away back in
their orders. The first in the field viii have
the prestige.
The declaration Of Postmaster Bissell to
the effect that no local business men must
apply for positions as postmaster under the
present administration, has cast damper
upon the enthusiasm of several local appli-
eants The Postmaster General gives as his
opinion that posmasters should devote their
whole time to the duties of their office
II is hoped the new Borough Council will
try to give the Council chamber a spring suit
of clothes. The place needs re-papering and
decorating very much. The walls and cell
ing are blackened by smoke and dust.
Much interest is manifested here over the
approaching meeting of the Philadelphia &
Reading consolidated stockholders. Many
seriously believe that the Lehigh Railroad
will be under its old management by the
close of next week. ODE.
That old established cough remedy, Downs
Elixir, still more than holds its own in the
public estimation, despite sharp and active
competition. 1t is a "home remedy" and in
thisdocallty needs no word of praise from us,
so well and favorably known is it. 1t is the
standard remedy for coughs, colds and all
throat troubles, with great numbers of our
people and their continued use and un-
solicited recommendation of it speaks vol-
nmes in its favor Burlington, w., Free
Press, JaHu1rg 20, 1892 I'm
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Coming Events.
March l6.-Tea party in Robbins opera
louse under the auspices Of the Welsh Con-
b ragsEonal church.
Let it be remembered that it takes a man
of sense to judge OF the relative virtues Of
medicines. We're just that chap, and DR.
Coxes Wild Cherry and Seneka is the
remedy we took for our cough
! Wanted,
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