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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18

Here, surrounded by the comforts and
luXurles that could be obtained in the
early days of the present century, the
patriot passed the closing years of
life of activity amid peaceful surround
ings, revered and honored by his rustic
neighbors who were recipients of many
kindly courtesies at his hands. Gen
eral Meredith during his retirement
was frequently visited by his former
political associates and Belmont Man
or was famed among the social lights
of the young government for the hos
pitality of his master and mistress.
General Meredith is described as hav-
ing been tall and commanding in per-
son. with light blue eye and kindly
face upon which was reflected the in
domitable will of the ideal man.
Why Not Build Monument
The spirit of the master of Belmont
Manor passed to the great beyond in
1917 and that of his faithful life com
panon followed in the year 1920. In
compliance to expressed wishes during
his lifetime the remains of General
Meredith were laid to rest on a little
declivity on the foothills of the Moosic
range, overlooking the head waters of
the LackawaXen. Not many seasons
after the sod was green upon the grave
of the loving wife who had shared his
joys and sorrows, the descendants of
the patriot drifted away; the property
passed into strange hands and the
lonely graves on the hillside were for
gotten. Belmont Manor" once the
pride of Pleasant Mount, went to decay
and was finally destroyed by fire of
| mysterious origin many years ago. Not
a stick of timber remains today of the
once beautiful mansion which sheltered
one of the nations most open-hearted
and generous defenders. Rank weeds
flourish within the crumbling founda-
ton walls and toads and Lizards are
living sentinels that guard the fast
| disappearing remnants that tell of the
| scenes of life and brilliancy that have
long since faded.
| In 1877 the patriotic citizens of Pleas
ant Mount inaugarated a movement
with the view of providing a suitable
| monument to mark the resting place of
the man whose life and purse had been
ever ait the call of freedoms cause. A
| committee was appointed and the leg
| islature was asked for assistance. But
the call was unheeded and the matter
was finally dropped. The grave of the
friend of Washington, the patriot whose
memory should be honored by every
true American citizen with reverence
almost equal to that accorded the name
of the father of his country, is today
neglected and forgotten. The fact that
no suitable monument marks the last
resting place of General Samuel Mere
dith is a blot not only upon the state of
Pennsylvania but upon the whole
United States as well.
Ellingham Tracy Sweet.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18

September, when he resigned to accept
the appointment as treasurer of the
United States, which had been urged
upon him by Washington.
Treasurer Meredith entered upon duty
at time when the financial standing
of the country was anything but en-
couraging. impoverished by the eN-
pense of the war the treasury of the
newly formed government was in condi-
ton to need the most careful and con-
servative management. General Mere
diths fitness for the trust was recog-
nized by not only President Washing
ton hut others prominent in the estab-
lishment of the government by the peo-
pie.
In 1774 General Meredith purchased
large tracts of land in Eastern Penn
sylvania lying in what are now the
counties of Schuylkill, Pike, Monroe,
Iackawanna, .Luzerne, Wyoming, Brad
ford and Wayne, owning nearly $4,000
acres in Wayne alone. On his retire
ment from office General Meredith
sought seclusion and rest at BEL
mont Manor" beautiful country home
situated on the hillside about a mile
west of the village of Pleasant Mount
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
BILL JONES ON LONG HAIR.
How the Foot Ball Craze Affects the Texan
Member of Our staff.

Member of Our staff.
Editor of the Scranton Tribune.
Sir.-ln connection with foot ball
might ii not put some restraint on the
brutality of the play, and, possibly, do
away with a silly fad to large extent.
If the different schools and colleges EN-
bodied among their rules one requiring
the students to indulge in a haircut
about once a month"; Or let some
modern Delllah take an AK and go
forth on a hairy hunt among those
wretched travesties on Samson of old.
1t would seem as though a padded
cap or something of that character,
II extraordinary protection to the head
is necessary, might improve on the APP
pearance Of a creature of the Nine
teenth century-something that could
be removed when not In use, thus do
ing away with the present appearance
of the average foot ballist among us.
who now looks like relic of the remote
midst of an advanced civilization? The
idea that now seems to prevail among
the long-haired cranks Is to let the
hair grow until 1t gives the appearance
Of most feroclous wild animal; and
then to part it in the middle, making
good imitation of one of Darwin's con-
Meeting links.
In olden times, at the period when
our ancestors had begun to think that
death was too severe penalty for or
dlnary theft, 1t was customary to pun
ish sheep-stealers by mailing them by
their ears to gate post This general
ly resulted in tearing away the liga-
ments and consequently Sitting the
ears. In order to disguise this tell-tale
evidence of crime, 1t became customary
among certain gentry to wear their
hair long enough to cover the ears.
1t may be that what Is considered a
fad of the present Is simply an heredit-
airy taint that has appeared after
many generations, and one for which
the unfortunate victims may hold their
forefathers responsible. If So, they are
truly entitled to sympathy instead of
ridcule and censure Bill Jones.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18

Forgotten Hero's
Neglected Grave
Disgraceful Condition of the Tomb OF
General Samuel Meredith.
HAS NO SUITABLE MONUMENT
The Last Resting Place of the First Treas
urer of the United States Is Uneared
fora Reflection Upon the patri.
otism OF Pennsylvania.
HAS NO SUITABLE MONUMENT

At the outskirts of a maple grove that
fringes a broad meadow on the beauti-
ful hills of northeastern Pennsylvania,
near Pleasant Mount, stands plainm mar
BILE slab that marks the almost forgot
ten spot where for nearly a century has
slumbered one of the heroes of the Rev
olution who was also prominent in the
guidance of the affairs of the newly or
ganiZed government at the close of the
successful struggle for American lnde-
pendence. The weather beaten, moss
covered stone that peeps through a
sea of weeds presents a mournful ap-
pearance ON the little neglected plot
that seems about the only forgotten
spot in the vicinity where well cult
waited fields and neatly kept farm
houses are the admiration of visitors
to that most delightful portion of
Wayne county. Apparently forgotten
by those who should keep his memory
ever green, the illustrious defender
sleeps peacefully on through the chang
ing seasons, unmindful of the bowling
blasts of winter or the noontide song
of the bobolink that breaks upon the
prevailing stiffness of his tomb in the
balmy days of summer. The unpre-
tentious slab that stands in the midst
of tangled masses Of wild shrubbery
bears this simple inscription, which
would attract no attention from the
visitor unacquainted with the history
of the man whose crumbling remains
repose beneath;
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18

ton; ! can't help it if am, but lolthe
them and | wish that the generality Of
women along with their good sense in
the adoption Of the equestriennes and
their discarding of underskirts, would
go the one necessary step further and
put off corsets. Your gowns will fit just
as well and you would have freer mo-
ton, deeper breathing capacity fresher
faces, brighter minds and beside, give
some depth to the woman's improve
ment fads. 1t becomes a matter of
health and judgment and happiness, if
you only look into it to see how they go.
Look around town and see if you can t
find something more comfortable,
healthful, and quite as serviceable as
those nerve destroying corsets. From
the time you take off your corset for
good your health will begin to be better.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18

The little feller'd ben so much around our
house, you see,
And ben such a hep to her and all and
handy as could be,
AT mother couldn't do too much fer little
Johnts-No, sir
She ust to ies' declare at "he was meat
anddrink to her"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18

are invariably attracted by the peaceful
surroundings Of the village on the hills
The remnants of the past generation
of Pleasant Mount are of an extremely
social turn and hheir minds are stored
with interesting anecdotes and reminis-
cences Of other days. From the oldest
inhabitants who kindly rehearse tradi-
tions and furnish data the visitor is
able to gather facts concerning the
career of the forgotten patriot.
General Meredth's Career.
General Samuel Meredith, the first
treasurer of the United States, came
of an illustrious family and could trace
his blood direct to the royalty of Wales.
His father, Reese Meredith, came to
Philadelphia in 1880. In the year of
1855 he met and formed the acquaint-
anceship of George Washington and a
friendship sprang up between them
which lasted through life and was
taken up by his son. The elder Mere
dith was staunch advocate of Ameri-
can Independence and was firm friend
and advisor of General Washington in
the darkest hours of struggle when the
torch of liberty seemed in danger of
being forever extinguished. He never
lost faith in the cause, and gave sub
stantial tokens of his sincerity by a
contribution of $4,000 to be used in
clothing and feeding the Revolutionary
soldiers at Valley Forge.
General Meredith was born in Phila-
delphia in 1741, and was educated at
Chester. His public services date from
1866 when he attended meeting of
merchants of Philadelphia to protest
against the importation of teas and
other goods that bore the obnox-
ious British tax-stamp. He signed
the resolutions which We're adopted
May, 1872, he was married to Margaret,
daughter Of DR.. Thomas Cadwallader.
of Philadelphia, chief medical directorof
the Pennsylvania hospital. He Joined
the silk stocking company" in 1775,
and was made major He distinguish
cd himself In The battles of Trenton and
Princeton, and in October, 1777, was COM
missioned general of the Fourth br-
gade Pennsylvania militia. The troops
under General Meredith performed ex-
cellent service at Brandywine and Ger
mantown. At the close of the war he
was twice elected from Philadelphia
county to the Pennsylvania colonial
assembly. In the spring Of 1880 General
Meredith and his partner, George ely
mer, each contributed $4,000 to the gov
ernment fund.
General Meredith, like his father, was
a firm and trusted friend of Washing
ton, and in August, 1889, was appointed
surveyor Of the port of Philadelphia by
President Washington. He Served until
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18

All hight ! dreamp' O. hearin' things a.
skulkin round the place
And "Old Kriss," with his whiskers off
and freckles on his face
And reindeers, shaped like Shawn -hosscs
at the cooper-shop,
A-stickin down the chimbly, with their
heels out at the top!
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
SAMUEL MEREDITH,
DIED
FEBRUARY THE TENTH,
IN THE 18th YEAR OF HIS AGE.

But the good citizens of Pleasant
Mount, the beautiful little hamlet sit
ever ready to give information concern
ing the career of the patriot who spent
the waning years of his life amid the
delightful surroundings, and never tire
of relating Incidents of life at BEL
mont Manor" that have been handed
down from generation to generation,
and today they speak reverently of the
man whose kindly deeds were perform
ed long, long ago and whose earthly
career was finished almost before the
birth of the oldest inhabitant. A half
century or more ago Pleasant Mount, as
relay station on the Newburg and
Owego turnpike, was locality of con-
siderable Importance in that portion of
Wayne county. Five coaches daily
bowled along the turnpike carrying
distinguished passengers and valuable
express and mail matter. The residents
of the place then had better opportuni-
ties, for the period, of holding inter
course with the outside world in their
own territory than at present, when
the distant whistle Of the locomotive is
about the only reminder of these days
of progress and Improvement which
have left them far in the rear.
Merely Shadow of Its Past.
The tally-ho coach and prancing
steeds are no longer daily visitors to
Pleasant Mount, and the bulk of store
trade which gave life to the town has
drifted elsewhere.
Its availability as a home town or
summer resort, however has been
heightened rather than diminished by
The absence of nearly everything that
would make the village attractive from
q business point Of view, and visitors
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
DON'T WEAR CORSETS.
Venus Didn't; and Venus, Youll Agree,
Wasn't Bad looking.
,siI

from the MInheapoIIs TrIbune
Did Venus wear corset? Did her
hips bulge out like an apple from its
stem? And while we're talking about
corsets, do you see any real good in
them? Does their benefit compensate
fol. their harm? | will admit that they
are of use to the fleshy woman; but
again, they helped to make her fleshy
while wearing them before they be-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18

1t must a-ben most ten that night afore
We got to bed
With Wise and John-Jack heppln US
and Freeman in the she'd
And Lide out with the lantern while he
trimmed a Chrlsmus-tree
out Of little scrub-oak top at suited to
at!
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18

And Lide got him little sword, anf
Madeline, Il drum;
And shootin'- -crackers-lawzy-d an,
they're so dangersome!
And Piney ever time the rest would buN
some other toy
She'd take a trrn in then and buy more
candy fer the boy,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-10-13

Starr rValley-School house Inspect
ors,-Wm. Smiley, d. V. johnson, w.
w. Weathers; Clerks,-J. j. Nay,
Henry Stevens.
South Fork.-Schoolhouse. Inspect
ors,-tred Drown, J. @. Mccoy, Chas.
Adams; Clerks,-Knox Crane, Geo.
Ha1desty.
= ESprucemont,-S t,-Schoolhouse, Inspect
ors,-John Phalon, S. II. Lindbloom,
John Pryor; Clerks,--Robt. Hartley,
r. Taylor.
Ruby Wines Store, In
spectors,-L. Wines, frank Short,
John Hanklns; Clerks Robt. Har-
r.son, Frank Gedney.
Toano,- Schooihouse, Inspectors.-J.
III. Cazier. A. j. Spencer, Jack Bro
gan; Clerks.-Wes. johnson G.. Van
dersol.
Tecoma.- SchooIhouse, Inspectors
P. Monohan, j. Lee, j. M. Johnston;
Clerke.-Eugene Munsee,. Walter
Gamble.
Tuscarora, Plunkett's Hall, Inspect
ors,-T. w. Dove, Geo Watkins. j. L.
Thompson; Clerks,-J. R. Piunkett,
L. Toly..
White Rock, Schoolhouse, Inspect
ors,-D. Griffith, John Frost, Antoine
Storff; Clerke,-J. II. Watson, Kit
Kimberly.
Wells,-Schoolhouse, Inspectors
VIM. Copger, j. L. Shelton Gabe
Giana; Clerks, +. Mason, w.
Angel.
Clover Valley - Schoolhouse; In
epectors, Frank Honeyman, c.. Scho-
er, w. +. Weeks. Clerks, j. J. Wise
man, w. Angel.
Columbia,-C. G. Judd's store, In
spectors,-O. w. Winning, Dan Olin,
H. G. Irland; Clerks,-Wm. Young,
G.. G. Judd.
North Fork, -SchooIhouse, Inspect
ors.-M. Shcarer r. Rutherford,
Frank Blundell; Clerks,-F. j. Hol
land A. B. Waller Jr.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Inspectors
III. M. Reed, Alex. Wei and, j. r.
Mason; Clerks;-Robt. Tucker, A
Reed. e sea r. .
Taylor's. s.-Taylor'e, Inspectors,-R.
e. Taylor, A. r. Wright, j. II. STRAIT
ton; Clerks,-J. T. Donnelly, j. M.
BilyOu.
2. E. BILKEY,
Clerk.
Dated, Elko, New, Oct. 1, 1894.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-10-13

Starr Valley-School house Inspect
ors,-Wm. Smiley, d. V. johnson, w.
w. Weathers; Clerks.-J. j. Nay,
Henry Stevens. 1880
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-10-13
Election Proclamation
GENERAL ELECTION,
Tuesday, November 6, 1894.
N Office is HEREBY GIVEN
BY THE BOARn OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS

= that on Tuesday, the 9th day
OF Novembe 1894. at the several pre-
cincts hereinafter named in the cuun-
ty of Elko, State of Nevada. d gener-
al election will be held for the follow
ing name l State, County and Town
ship otncers, which election shall not
be opened later than o'clock a. m,
and shall continue open until 6 p. M
STATE OFFICERS.
One Member of Congress-,
One Governor,
One Lieutenant Governor.
One Judge of the Supreme Court,
One. Attorney General,
One Secretary of State,
One State Controller,
One State Treasurer,
One Surveyor General and ex-Of
ticio State Land Register,
One State Printer,
One State Superintendent of Pub
lie Instruction,
Two Regents of the State Univer-
slty, lone for the long term and
one for the short term.l
One District Judge for the 4th Ju-
dlcial District, comprising the
counties of Elko, White Pine
and Lincoln.
COUNTY oEFICERs.
One State Senator,
Three Assemblymen.
One Sheriff,
One County Clerk and ex-Officio
Treasurer,
One County Recorder and ex Of
ticio Auditor,
One County Assessor.
One DistricC Attorney and ex Of
ticio superintendent of Public
Schools,
One County Surveyor,
One Public Administrator,
Two County Commissioners, lone
=: for the Long Term and one for
the Short Ierm.l
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.
One Justice of the Peace for each
Township. "
One Consta able for each Township,
One Road Supervisor for each Read
District.
POLLING PLACES, INSPECTORS & CLERKS
Carlin-Schoolhouse, Inspectors
@. Mcintosh, j. r, Hardman and c..
r. bernard; Clerks,-A. Arnheim and
Albert Highfeld. ..r
Camp Halleck-Schoolhouse, In.
spectors.-John Murphy, II. +. Bren-
nan. P. cDermott;-Clerks,-A. G..
Dorsey, Archie Wilson Jr.
Elko--Courthouse, Inapectors,-
james Brain, G. e. Mayer. John Hen
derson; Clerks-Phil Triplett E
Reinhart. r. .... ....
Huntington,-A. w. Browns place,
Inspectors,-John Trenor, A. w.
Prown. FL. II. F OF cb; Clerks-C. Girls
void. Chas. Mitchell.
Halleck Station-Store, Inspectors,
II. Mccain, M. Glazer, Geo. Gilmore;
Clerks,--Lou Hardy A. Meyer.
Island Mountain, Penrods, Inspect.
ors.-E. Penrod, Fl. Martin, j. L.
French; Clerks-W. Stofeld, Waite
Martin. i ...r E. "
Jack Creek, Ches. .Woodward's, In.
spectors,-Hugh Kerr, Ches. Wood
ward, III. McGee; Clerks,--Jamea
woodward j. Linehart. ..s.. ..
Lamoille, Schoolhouse, inspectors.
81. Voigt, r. j. Jones. J. P. Thorp
Clerks,-Chas. Noble VIII Wines.
Mound Valley -Schoolhouse, In
sReetors,--J. r. Henry, j. j. Hylton
w. s. Clayton; Clerks,-J. H. Camp
bell Ed Carville.
Mt. City, Ross Store, Inspectors
". l. Plumb, w. D. Hand. Jane
Martin; Clerks,-Max Schoen, b
Gould.
Mardis,-Wattie Waters House. Tn
spectors, Waite Waters, @. 10. Pier
son, j. B. Hall; Clerks,-Kirk Wat
ins,-Fitzgerald. "
North Ruby,-Schoolhouse. In
spectors,J. w. Health, Joe Smith j
w. Woolverton; Clerks,-.C. w, Gro
yer, Joseph Curry.
RAILROAD, Schoolhousc, Inspsctoy,
. &C. w. Weller, o. A. Ross, Geo. Wi
hAmanns Nlnrlra r.~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-21
LOCAL BREVITIES.

No business was transacted in the
Corporation Court to-day.
Numbers of fine shad are still being
caught in the river Just below this city
The fire wardens paid $l75 for the
horse they recently purchased for the
Hydraulion company.
Considerable complaint is being mac g
against boys swimming in the river in
front of the city minus their clothes
before dark.
The arrangements for remodeling St.
Alary's Church in this city are nearly
completed and work will be commenced
in month or so.
The Mayor has given orders to the
police to report all persons who are
harboring or tolerating unlicensed dogs
about their premises.
The electric cars are still well ps-
tronized on their evening trips to River
side Park. 1t is delightful ride and
the round trip is made in less than an
hour.
The excursion to be give by the
Young Mems Sodality Lyceum on Mon
day, July so, promises to be success.
a good time is promised to all who at
tend.
Mr.. w. NJ. Smith, Superintendent of
the Aims House, says the report that
two young women escaped from that
institution on Thursday night is incor-
rect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-21
DRY GOODS.
Slaughter Continued.

The people of Alexandra
know a good thing when they
see it. They saw the prices
that we're put on the immense
stock of
Dry Goods, Notions, Fancy Goods, &C.,
and they caught on at once.
They came in flocks, in crowds,
in troops, and when they saw
what we were doing and real
lied the IMMENSE SACRI-
FICE that was being made,
they waded right into the good
things and every one secured
a prize. At this SLAUGHTER
SALE you can't 60 wrong.
Whatever you buy is a bar
gain which cannot be dupli-
Gated for double the money.
YOU DRAW A PRIZE EV-
cry TIME-THERE ARE
NO BLANKS.
Some good things are gone,
but there are many still here.
Those who couldn't get to see
us last week missed some
good opportunities. But we
are still going to give them a
chance to get even. We have
made another STJPENDOUS
REDUCTION in the prices of
the goods left. This sounds
impossible, but it is true new
ertheless. We want every
thing cleared out from top to
bottom, and the way we are
going to do it is by giving to
each person three times as
much for his money as could
be gotten elsewhere for the
same sum. We have plenty
of choice fabrics yet on hand,
which, if the business had to be
wound up, would command
full price to-day from every
man, woman and child who
needs them. These very same
goods we reduce this week to
less than one-half Of their mar
ket value. Why, it would pay
you to lay in a stock for future
use.
It's like saving up so much money in bank;
you will have to have the goods some time.
and you will have then to pay 100 cents on
the dollar for them. Why not buy them now
and thus effect great saving? a PENNY
SAVED is A PENNY MADE This is an
old saying and true one, and if you want to
save good hard dollars in these hard times
call at
Prezftlder'S Great Wind-up Sale.
Moses STRAUSS, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-21
DRY GOODS.
Here what you v ant,
HERE'S WHAT YOU. NEED,
HERE'S LIVESTOCK ANDLOW PRICES
DRY GOODS.

The northeast corner of King and
Royal streets has been the recognized
DRY GOODS EMPORIUM of Alexan-
dris for nearly forty years during all
the ups and downs Of the city's history.
From the time the commodious struc-
ture was erected down to our day gen.
Grafton after generation has procured
dry goods at this well-known depot.
Here the grandfathers and grandmoth
ers OF many of our present customers
wendell their way when looking for
honest dealing, large stocks, satisfacto-
ry goods and. above all, low prices.
The same features are offered now
and will continue to be. This is no
hare-up sale for the purpose of at
tracing crowd and then disappoint,
ing them. Fresh goods glisten from
shelf and counter and polite and ac
commodating attendants are ready to
place before you for scrutiny fabrics
exceedingly attractive and at prices
which defy all competition. Ours is no
ephemeral nor periodical cut in prices,
but perpetual standing offer which
common sense will cause you to take
advantage of.