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CHECKING THE WITNESS.
Testimony of Careful Old Man to &
Shrewd Young Attorney.

Testimony OF Q Careful Ola MAN 20
Shrewd Young Attorney.
The young lawyer was determined
that If vigilance could accomplish any
:ning the case should be decided in "a
vor of his client, and so when the care
fnl cid man went upon the stand for the
defense the attorney leaned forward,
prepared to fight every inch of the way.
"Mr. johnson. the plaintiff" said
the careful old man, "said that II I
would buy the house he would get Mr..
Gimpson to relinquish his lease. He
said he thought Mr.. Gimpson would
agree to go. 1 guess
Never mind what you guess We
don't want any hearsay or guessing.
Your honor ito the COURT. object to
this witness testimony. He is guessing
at what he says. We want facts"
Excuse me-" said the old man. II
WAS about to say guess at nothing and
insisted on the understanding being es-
tablished in my presence. So the two
men got together, with me on hand, to
listen to what they said. under
stand"-
Objected to as incompetent. Your
honor, we don't want to know what
this man understands was done. We
want what he knows was done. We
want
Zone moment" said the careful old
man. II was about to say that under
stand ordinary conversation with some
difficulty, and SO that there might be
no error insisted that they yell out
L., h,ok
they did until you could hear them in
the middle Of the town. am inform
ed''-
"Your honor" cried the young attor-
ney, ''is our time to be taken up listen
ing to hearsay evidence? He does not
know. He was informed that such and
such was SO and 30. What we must
have is what he knows about the trade
and whether or not he"-
II am informed on real estate values,
having been a real estate agent all my
lfe," the old man said, land knew
what the worth Of that lease was to the
holder Of it. Knowing the facts. would
fix his damages at t7S.S2. believe
Objected to as q conclusion and a.
incompetent. What any man believes ID
not necessarily good proof. don't want
to know what you believe, but what
you know. We must insist on your tell
ing what you know and not what you
surmise or what you conjecture or what
you think or what you imagine. A
courtroom is not place for exploiting
what a man believes. but what he is
sure Of. think the court will support
me in saying that we don't want to
know what this man believes. And
the young lawyer looked confidently al
the Justice.
II was going to say" said the wit
mean, ''that believe that il all. Chi
ca0o Record.
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PEN NSYLV AMI A
RAILROAD COMPANY.
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TOURS.
Matchless in every feature.
CALIFORNIA.

CALIFORNIA.
Three tours to California and the
Pacific coast, will leave Harrisburg,
Altoona and Pittsburg, January 27,
February "a and March 81. 1897.
Five weeks in California on the first
tour and four weeks on the second.
Passengers on the third tour may re-
turn on regular trains within nine
months. Stop will be made at New
Orleans for Mardi- Gras festivities on
the second tour.
Rates from all points on the Penna.
R. r. System; First tour $3l0 90;
second tour $3.50. 90; third tour $21O.-
90. From Pittsburg $500 less for
each tour.
FLORIDA.
Jacksonville tours, allowing two
weeks in Florida, will leave New
York and Philadelphia, January 26,
February 9 and % and March 8,
1897. Rate covering expenses en-
route in both directions $500 from
Pittsburg, and proportionate rates
from other points.
For detailed itineraries and other
information, apply at ticket agencies
OF address Thos. E. Watt, Pass.
Agent Western District, $50 Fifth
Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa.
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Tours 10 California.

California has bsen most fttipgly
termed the ''Italy of America" All
the delicious balm, the cloudless sky,
and the rich verdure of the great Eu-
ropean peninsula are duplicated in
this sunny land of the Pacific. Here
nature basks IN the sunshine of Ter
own beauty; and here she has estab-
lished her own sanitarium, where
eternal spring inspires everlasting
youth. With the snow mantled peaks
of the Sierras upon the one hand, the
calm Pacific with its soft breezes up
on the other, and veritable paradise
of flowers, fruits and plants between,
man can find and needs no lovlier
land. To visit such country is a
privilege, blessing.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany, recognizing the need Of more
comfortable and pleasant way of cross
ing the continent, inaugurated a
series of annual tours to California,
running through train of Pullman
palace cars from New York to the
Pacific Coast, and stopping at the
principal points of interest en- route.
The great popularity Of these tours
demonstrates the wisdom of the
movement.
For the season Of 1897 three tours
have been arranged to leave New
York, Philadelphia and Pittsburg,
January 27, February "a and March
27.
The first tour will run direct to San
Diego via ST. Louis and the Santa
Fe Route, and return from San Fran
cisco via Salt Lake City, Denver and
Chicago, allowing five weeks in Cali
fornia.
The third tour will run vie Chica.
so, Denver and Salt Lake City. al.
lowing passengers to return by reg
ular trains via different routes within
nine months.
All of these tours, either going OF
returning, will pass through the ia
nous Colorado region, Glenwood
springs, Leadville, and the Garden
ef the Gods.
| Rates from all points On the Penn.
sylvapis Railroad System east OF
Pittsburg:-First tour, $3l0; second
tour, $3.50; third tour, $2l0 round
trip, and $50 one way.
For detailed itineraries and other
information. apply at ticket agencies,
special booking Offices or address
George W. Boyd, Assistant General
Passenger Agent, Broad Street Sta
tion, Philadelphia j23,
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TO CONSERVATIVES.

The undersigned having been restored to
health by simpse means, after suffering sev-
eral years witha severe lung affection, and
that dread disease consumption, is anxious
to make known to his fellow sufferers the
means Of cure. To those who desire it, he
will chserfully send (free Of chargs) a copy
Of the prescription used, which they will
find a sure cure for Consumption, .dsfkMa,
Catarrh, Bronchitis and all throat and lung
Aaiadies. He hopes all sufferers will try
his remedy. as it is invaluable. Those de-
string the prescription, which win cost them
nothing, and may prove . blessing, will
please address,
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON, Brooklyn,
New York. Sop. 8, '96.
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TREsPAss NOTICE.

The undersigned persons have formed an
Association for the protection of their re-
spective properties. All persons are here
by notified not to trespass on the lands Of
the undersigned for the purpose of hunting
gathering nuts, CHIPPING timber or throwing
down fences or firing timber in any way
whatever. Any violation OF the above NO.
tice will DO dealt with according to law.
John 1ich0l,
William PuAenberger,
Gideon Sieber,
BeashoF 4 Zook,
Mary A. Srubake9,
Joseph Rothrock,
John Byle1,
samuel Bell.
September s 1886.
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CAUTION.
TRESsPAss NOTICE

TRESSPASS NOTICE.
The undersigned persons have associated
themselves together for the protection OF
Willow Run Trout stream in Lack town.
ship, suniata Co., Pa. All persons are
strickly forbidden not to trespass npon the
land or stream Of the said parties to fsh
a. the stream has been stocked with trout
Persons violating this notice, will be pros
ecutod according to law.
r. n. Patterson,
T. b. Caruthers, J. p.
Rob't A. Woodside,
W. D. Walls,
Frank Vawn,
Dyson Vawn.
April %, 1895.
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IaEEKBY effer for sale q valuable prop
erty, situated in Fermanagh township, u
miles north. east of Aifflintown, containing
Is Acrss, more or less. acres of wood
land. The balance cleared and in good
state of cultivation. Buildings ordinary,
but in good repair. A good spring OF never
failing gravel water nearby. This property
also contains 259 peach trees and 1000 ber-
~ plants; 30 apple trees, besides other
fruit. The above property is situated near
White Hall school house in said township.
For further information address.
CHARLKs C0RKIKs.
5-29-'96. Aiffiintown, Pa.
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A DMINIs TRAITORS NOTICE.

Estaie Of Samuel A. Thomas, deceased.
Whereas letters of administration on the
estate of Samuel A. Thomas, late Of Fer
managh township, Juniats Co., Pa, deceas-
ed, have been iss led out of the Orphans
Court to the undersigned, notice is hereby
given to all persons indebted to the said es.
tate to make immediate pa: :ment, and
those having claims to present them prop
erly authenticated for settlement.
CHARLES W. Book,
Mexico, Juniats Co., Pa, Nov. Il, 1895. g
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SSSE ISIS
LEGAL.
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.

Letters testamentary on the estate Of
Ssrah T. Jamison, late Of Fayettc town.
ship, Juniata county, Pc, deceased, hav-
ing been granted in due form Of law to the
lndersigned residing in Xiflintown. All
persons knowing themselves indebted to
said decedent will please make immediate
payment. and those having claims will pre-
sent them properly authenticated for settle
ment to LOUIS E. ATKINSON,
December %, 1885. Erscstsr.
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EXECUTRlXRs' NOTICE.

Letters testsnentary on the estate of
Edward A. Smith, late Of Mexico, walker
township, Juniata county, Pa, having
been granted IN due form Of law to the un-
dersigned residing in Mexico. All per.
sons knewinG themse res indebted to said
decedent will please make immediate pay
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wuLBERFORCE sCHWEYER
Attorney-at-Law-
District Attorney.
NlFFLINTOWN, PA.
OFFICE IN COURT HOUSE.

DR., DARWIN M.cRAwRoRD
DR. D. n. CRAWFORD T. SON,
have formed partnership for the practice
Of Medicine and their collateral branches
Ohice at old stand, corner of Third and Or
anee streets. Mif1intown, Pa. One or both
Of them will be found at their Office at oil
times, unless otherwise professionally en-
gagged.
April lst. 1895.
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EVERY DAY EXCURSIONS.

To all parts of the world can be
arranged for any day in the year, for
one or more persons upon spplies
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Trains Nos. l and connect at Port X oya
with Way Passenger and Seashore Exp ress
on P. 4. f., and Nos. 3 and With Mail east
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Trains Nos. and connect with Stage
Line at Blsir's Mills for Concord, DOyles
burg and Dry Run.
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~ haven't anything new to sing -
you tonight, George"
"Well, give me something old then. -
She broke into a refrain that was ~
song of the day" II years before.
"That's very, very old. Clara" he
remarked at the close.
Eyes. George. sang that to You thQ
night we became engaged. "-Boston
Globe.
In the fifteenth century the beer gaS-
lon measure Of England was fourth
larger than the wine gallon. to allow
for the froth. The present legal ya10
was instituted in England in 1868.
The largest egg is that Of the ostrich
II weighs 3 pounds and is consideee6
equal in amount to "a hens eggs.
There is no better dollar in the world
than the one we have. What most people
need IL a better chance to get 1t, and that
will come with the Improvement Of busi-
uess.-Indianapolis Journal.
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P. DERR.

PRACTICAL DENTIST.
Graduate of the Philadelphia Dental
College. Office at old established To-
cation, Bridge Street, opposite Court
House, .Miflintowp, Pa
10 Grown and Bridge work;
Painless Extraction.
All work guaranteed.
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D. GRING, President and Manager
G. K. MILLER, General Agent.
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ment. and those havirg claims will present
them properly authenticated fer settlement
to MATILDA SMITH,
KATE V. SMITH,
Executives.
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Tuscarora Valley Railroad.
SCHEDULE IN EFTECr MONDAY, MAY 18,
1896.
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NJ EXPORT AND SHERMAN'S VAL
~ ley Railroad Company. Time table
Of passenger trains, in effect on Monday,
May 18th, 1856.
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RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
DERRY COUNTY RAILROAD.

The following schedule went Into effect
Nov. 16, 1896. and the trains will be run az
follows:
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INTERNATIONAL CANAL.

Between the Great Takes and the Atlantic
Ocean Canadian Commissioners Ap.
pehneed.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE secretary
Of state 10 in receipt Of note from the
British ambassador giving the names
Of the Canadian commissioners who
are to meet and confer With the com.
mittee appointed by the president pur.
susnt to the act of congress approved
March Q. 1895, with view to reporting
the feasibility Of building such canals
% shall enable vessels engaged in ocean
commerce to pass to and fro between
the great lakes and the Atlantic ocean.
They are; o. A. Rowland, M. p, in
ternational president Waterways asso-
citation; T. c. Keefer, G. E. and c. NJ.
G., and T. Monro, C. Inst, C. E., presi.
dent Canadian Society of Civil Eugi-
neerS
The commissioners representing the
United States already announced are:
James B. Argsll, president Of Ann Ar.
Dor university, Michigan; Lyman B.
Cooley, civil engineer, Chicago, and
John E. Russell, of Massachusetts
No arrangements for the meeting of
the joint committee has been made by
the state department and it is prob
able that the matter will be left to the
commissioners for settlement between
themselves.
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Receivers Sale.

The undersigned, % Receiver Of the Hills
boro Mfg. Co., purtuant to an order OF the
Court Of Common Pleas Of Highland County,
Ohio, made in the case Of Robert N. Dittey,
Receiver of the Citizens National Bank, Of
Hillsboro, Ohio, against the Hillsboro Manu-
featuring Company, No. 5703, will receive
public bids for the purchase Of the building,
machinery, material on hand, and all property
and assets OF said Company, except the notes,
accounts and credits thereof, at the door OF the
Court House in Hillsboro, Ohio, on
Saturday, February Is, 1896.
At one O'Clock p. m.
Said property includes the factory, sheds and
platforms and al mechinery for the purpose OF
bending wood, ms snufacturing spokes. &C., to-
gether with power, and large amount OF un-
finished material, portable saw mill, together
with Q lease-hold interest in the real estate
upon which said factory. sheds and platforms
are erected All OF which property has been
appraised at the sum Of eight thousand four
hundred and forty-tbree aud $500 dollars
(844S 49, and will be offered as . whole to the
highest ard rest bidder, eutject to the approx
al Of the Court.
TERMS-Cash upon day Of sale.
JAMES E. McDERMorT, Receiver.
Irwin Mod. Smith, Attorney.
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House Judiciary Committee Reports.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.-The house ju-
dietary committee Friday ordered a
favorable report on the bill making it
unlawful to shoot at or into any rail-
way train, or at any person therein, or
to throw any rock or missile at or into
any railway train in the;Indian Terri.
tory, and providing punishment Of such
offense. The committee set Friday
next for hearing arguments on the
bankruptcy bill and March IL for hear
ing on the proposition to recognize God
in the constitution.
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Sealed Proposals.
Advertise ment for bids for the Building Of a
new School House for Hillsboro Ohio.

Advertise ment for bids for the Building Of q
new School House for Hillsboro, Ohio.
The Board Of education Of Hillsboro Special
School District of Hillsboro, Ohio, will receive
bids upon the various branches OF work re-
quired In the construction Of Q new School
Building for said District.
Branches of work required to be bid upon
include Excavation d Masonry. Brick Work,
Gut Stone Work, Roofing, Plastering, Plumb
Work, Carpenter work and Ooncreting.
Bids will be received for the whole or upon
any part Of the work and may be for either
work or material or both, and II for both, each
must be separately stated, with the price. All
work to be executed in accordance with the
drawings and specifications prepared for said
School Building, by Samuel Hannaford h Sons,
Architects, which drawings and specifications
are now on file at the Office of said Board where
they may be seen by bidders
Bids must be sealed and indorsed with the
name Of bidder and class Of work bid upon,
and must be handed to the Clerk Of the Board,
on or before ~ O'Clock, noon. on the End day
OF March, 1896
Each bid must be accompanied by suffic-
lent guaranty of some disinterested person
that II the bid is accepted, q contract will be
entered into and the performance Of it prop
erly secured.
Upon the award of the work, the successful
bidder or bidders will be required to enter into
bond equal to so per cent. of the amount OF
the contract. Said bond to be signed by not
less than two sureties and to be Of the form
shown In connection with the specifications.
The right to reject any and all bids is re
served 0lHEN
WIN. HoYT, President.
A. W. DowNHAM, Clerk.
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Through Cars to California via ''The
True Southern ROute.'

The Iron Mountain Route, in con-
nection with the Texas and Pacific and
Southern Pacific Railways offers to tour.
ist and home seekers contemplating a
trip to California the following features:
From St Louis, daily Pullman Palace
Buffet Sleeping Cars to Los Angeles and
other California points without change,
and every Wednesday and Thursday
evening, Pullman Tourist Sleeping Cars
TO Los Angeles and other California
points. The Tourist Cars used On these
weekly excursions are modern, and
built especially for California travel.
The excursions are personally conducted
and the object is to enable those who
do not wish to purchase first class
stickets, the privilege of sleeping car &C
commodations and no change of cars
No high attitudes and free from ice and
snow, forming an ideal winter way to
the land Of sunshine, fruit and flowers
Via this route the dangers OF snow
blockades and delays are obviated. For
maps, time tables and full particulars
address N. r. Warwick, Agent, al7 Vine
|61reet, Oinci matt, Ohio.
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R.turnsd with Inherent.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Feb. Friday the
secretary of the Commercial club re-
ceived draft for S1O3 from Grand
Island, Neb, the same being money
with interest donated by the jobbers
of this city to drought sufferers in 1894.
A letter accompanying the draft says
the farmers who were helped in 1894
raised good crops last year and intend-
ed to discharge their obligations. The
money was sent as a gift. not as loan,
and it's return was surprise and
something Unprecedented.
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$50. IS to Fl Paso, Texas T. Return.
December 81, 1895.

On February 9Th, 9th, 10th, 1lth and
10Th. the Iron Mountain Route in con.
nection with the Texas & Pacific Rail.
way win have on sale from st. Louis,
Mo. round trip excursion tickets to Ell
Paso, Texas, at above mentioned rate
for round trip, tickets good until Febru.
ary Goth, and bv depositing same with
joint agent at that point additional limit
of thirty days can be secured If desired.
A series Of cheap excursions from Ell
Paso to points in Mexico have been
arranged for. at exceedingly low rates,
tickets good thirty days. The above
rate has been made account Of the series
of Athletic Contests to take place near
Fl Paso, February l4th to 20th, Maps
and full particulars will be mailed on
application to N. r. Warwick. Agent.
Sl7 Vine st., Cincinnati, Ohio.
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The Indian Appropriation Bills. i.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The sub-com-
mittee of the committee on Indian af-
fairs. in charge of the preparation Of
the Indian appropriation bill for the
year ending June 80, 1897, will report
the measure to the full committee Sat-
ranged the bill carries total in round
mbers of So, AIS 600, decrease from
the total of the appropriation for the
current fiscal year of about $500, 900.
New legislation in the bill relates to
relatively unimportant subjects.
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Extreme Cruelty.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Feb. 1.-Miles
Williams, Negro. was driving a pair
of mules here Friday, when one of the
animals balked. This angered the Ne
gro, who jumped from the wagon, tied
one end of rope securely to the balk-
ing mules tongue and hitched the
other end to the traces of the other
mule and pulled the baking beasts
tongue from its mouth, roots and all
OF course the animal died. Williams
10 in Jail and will be severely dealt
with.
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"Did anybody ever hear Of anybody
70 downtrodden as II" said Mr.. Glim-
merton. IF I 60 to the parlor window
to look ont into the street, and. coming
away. leave the curtain awry, a. ] am
very apt to do, hear my Oldest daugh-
ter say. twenty-five cents, and have
to pay it; it's fine for not readjusting
the curtains as they should be. What do
you think Of that for domestic tyranny?
But it has its bright side The money
90 collected goes to buy things that 9TH
erwise would have to pay for. so per-
haps it u just a. we'll New York
Sun.