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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01
CORPORATION NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that nm application
will be made TO the Governor OF the Common
wealth OF Pennsylvania on Thursday. the
10Th day OF November, 1899, by r. A. Ferrin
f. J. Lomnitz. james Sweeney, 7. =. Garman
and q. q. Mcfarland, under the act OF As
sembly of the Commonwealth OF pennsyl-
corporation and regulation OF certain cor
poratlons," approved April 2sth 1874 and the
supplements thereto for the charter OF an
Intended corporation TO be called the "Rcyn-
Oldsvillc Traction Company" the character
and object of which Is 10 build, maintain and
OF Reynoldsvllle and territory adjacent there
TO, and for this purpose To have, possess and
enjoy all the rights benefits and privileges Of
the said Act of Assembly and iis supplements.
JAMES A. STRANAHAN,
October 18th, 1880. Solicitor
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01
Origin OF the banjo.

Over half a century ago, In the town
Of Banjoemas, on the island OF Java. a
negro native of the place. desiring an
instrument 10 accompany his voice.
conceived the following plan: Taking n
cheese box and crossing IL with goat
or sheep skin. he run n handle through
IT. then. using violin strings. which
were tuned TO the first. third. fifth and
eighth notes of an octave. he gave II
the name of banjo" from the first
two syllaoles In the name of his native
town.
No banjo OF this time Is known to
H. IN existence. but from descriptions
handed down they must have been
very rude Instruments. As the years
passed improvements were made.
Throughout the southern states banjos
became as plentiful ms pickanInnles
and negroes might be found on any
plantation who could make the banjo
talk"
In clever performers hands the
banjo seems capable of doing every.
thing-brlls chime, waters ripple,
winds blow. birds sing and many
other pleasant ideas nre evokcd-but
II will never do for romance. Its very
name Is against It. Whether from as
socntion or not, we cannot connect
romance and the Washington
Star
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01
A Little Hlt of Salt.

Every child needs little bit of salt,
and In almost every food 1t is well to
put some. not only for the taste, but
for Its value In dlgesting the food. It
Is notable fact that all animals well
come salt occasionally, and, like hui
man beings, pine when there is lack
Of 1t. In Holland. some generations
ago. 1t is said to have been the custom
to punish criminals by allowing no
food but bread without salt. The con-
sequence was the blood became de-
PRAYED. they became infested with
worms and died miserably. Blood
contains large percentage Of salt, and
no one can be healthy without 1t. An
experienced physician has stated that
II n strong solution Of salt and water
be injected into the veins of n person
dying with cholera the patient will be
reused from his stupor. and occasion
ally It has led to ecovery.-Ledger
Monthly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01
nmn.rr...ins n.memhr..e.. il,.

II Is only the tactful people who
should be allowed to give personal
"Reminiscences. but unfortunately they
are not the only ones who do give
them.
How well I remember your father
when | was n little girlr' lately said
an elderly woman to n Massachusetts
Clergyman. He used to come often
to our house to dinner. We were al.
ways delighted to see him. children
and all.
'"rhat is very pleasant to hear" said
the clergyman. with n smile: but the
narrator remained gravely uncon-
scious of his interruption.
IL remember what u hearty appetite
he had she continued. blandly. "lt
was real pleasure to see him eat.
Why. when mother would see him
coming along the road of n morning
In his buggy she'd send me running
ont to cook and say. Tell Bridget to
put on just twice as much of every.
thing as she had planned. for here Is
Mr.. Brown coming to dine with usr"
The eminent sou endeavored to pre-
serve proper expression OF coun
tenance ut this interesting reminis.
cence. but his composure was sorely
tried when, with great cordiality. the
lady said:
You're so much like your father
Won't you go home to dinner with
me?"-Youth's Companion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01
The Price of Asparag ms.

At dinner one day Mr.. Gladstone re-
marked that the best asparagus was
f2 u bundle. Mrs. Gladstone, who
was present, was moved to say: How
can you possibly know that? I am
sure we have bought none."
mo. my dear" was his instant re-
ply; but when ! see new thing in
the shops | always like to inquire the
price. and went into a shop In Picca-
dilly this morning and asked what the
remarkably fine asparagus they had
In the window was selling at" Truly
the old slmile of the elephants trunk
was not inapplicable to the intellect
of Mr.. Gladstone.-Read's Life Of
Gladstone"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01

The prettiest child story that l have
seen lately Is In French.
A mother tells her little girl that be-
cause she has been naughty she will
not kiss her for week. Before two
days have gone by the child's lips hun
ger SO for her mothers kiss that she
begs her not to punish her any more.
The mother says: "No, my dear.
told you that should not kiss you. and
must keep my word"
"But, mamma, mamma" says the lit
tie girl, "would 1t be breaking your
word II you should kiss me just once
tonight when Pm asleepT-Boston
Transcript
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01

Washington's steward once purchased
the first shad of the season for the
presidents table, as he knew his mas
ter to be extravagantly fond of fish.
He placed 1t before Washington at ta-
BILE as an agreeable surprise. The pres
ident Inquired how much he paid for
the shad.
"Three dollars" was the reply.
"Take II away" commanded Wash.
ington rather sharply. II will not en-
courage such extravaganza In my
house" e."--PIttsburg Dispatch.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01
Cheering Him Up.

Little Elmer-Grampa. why do you
look so sad?
Grampa-l was just thinking. Here
! am 60 years of age. and have never
done anything that will be likely to
make posterity remember me.
Little Elmer-Oh, well, don't worry.
Mebby you'll still have chance to
live in history as somebody's grand
father.-Chicago Tlmes-Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01
disappointing Eject.

81 hope you are getting good results
from the gymnastic exercises l recon.
mended," said Mr.. Pneer's medical ad.
wiser.
"Well, I'm not" replied Mr.. Pneer.
"They have ruined a good coat for
me-"
"Didn't you take your coat off?"
"Certainly, but the exercise has en-
larged my shoulders so can't wear 1t
any more. Coat was as good as new
toow-Chicago Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01
Not to he sat Down On.

"One of those little chickens won't
mind the old hen ut all. 1t runs about
by itself and doesn't pay any attention
to her clucks."
II don't really blame the poor little
thing. It's one that was hatched In an
ncubator."-Chicago Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01
Words That Live.

when man pays a woman COM
pliment, 1t Is said that she never for
gets him."
THAT'S not exactly the way Of 1t.
She sometimes forgets the man. but
she always remembers the compli-
men" - Chicago Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01

Humming birds are domestlcated by
placing In their cages number of pa
per flowers OF tubular form contain
Ing a small quantity Of sugar and wa
ter. which must be frequently re-
newed. or this liquid the birds par
take and quickly become apparently
contented with their captivity.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01

Il
r,,ti.li,. 4, ,,s. ,,,,, ,.,,,
tni'"ue'ph'a Erie ha''road DIVISION.
In effect NAV u. isyy. Trains leavs
p,r!, -, 4, "' 'i"' io"'0
brii twuou us IolIOws.
EASTWARD
VIZ, WV, mLIfain y weekdays. for sunbufy,
WnkesDarre' hazleton Pottsviile, scranton,
.inrrisuurr anu tnc intcrniediate sta
lons, airiving NJ Philadelphia 6:3 p. m,
MMew, \ ork, e'W p m baltimore, 800 p M;
@ @Whshii,nHt,,on, Il, Ht,,on, IlJ p III iulifnan Parior car
from Wiiiiamsport TO Phiudelphia and pas
sengvr c9aches from Kane TO philadelphia
nna Wiiiiansport 10 Baltimore ana wash
nms.on r,
'v2 y. m'-Ifain D, weekdays, Tor HHf-
r,spurg ahu lhiermeuimte stations, ar
riving at fhiiadelphia i;2o A. Nj New York.
is u. M baitlm0re, 2W u. M; Washington
uarrisDufg to Philadelphiu and New York.
f,nliaucipnia passengeis can remain In
a. siseper ,s unrulsiufDed until ,;W M
",l. p'ni.I, ruln 4,unily Tor sunDury, Hnrris-
nurE ~ hnu intermediate stations ARRIVING AZ
nnaueipnla' o;lz A. NJ; New YORK. 9;3s
a.S: pn IN is,e MEX aaSs ana ioS n: on sun,
AN: Pullman slccpets from Erie and vii.
l"hispu,t lo oIniiuieiphih ana Wiihamsport
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01
RUFFALO, ROCHESTER, & PITTS
IL BURGH RAILWAY.

TINE TABLE.
On and after October o. 1899, passen-
ger trains will arrive and depart from Reyn-
oldsville station, daily, except Sunday, as
follows:
DEPART.
1;00a, m. For Falls Creek, Dubois, Big Run,
Punxsutawney, Butler and Pittsburg. Con-
meets at Dubois for Curwensville and Clear
field and all points In Clcarfeld division;
also with main line train for Brockwnyville,
Ridgway, Johnsonburg and Bradford.
Pittsburg flyer leaves Dubois at 1850 D. m.
for Bradford, Buffalo and Rochester,
4:40 p. m. For Falls Creek, Dubois, Curwens-
vile and Clearheld and all points ON the G.
Nj. Division
ARRIVE,
leo u. m. O.iS d. IN,
Thousand mile tickets good for passage
over any portion OF the r., r. 4 L. and Beech
Creek railroads are ON sale at two 90 cents
per mile.
For tickets, time tables and full informa-
tion apply to
Il. q. DAVIS. Agent, Reynoldsyille, Pa.
Il. O. LAPEy, Gen. Pas. Agent,
Rochester N. Y.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01

Many an originally honest man has
been labeled rogue for endeavoring to
i1y high in localities where the Tying
was not good.-ecranton Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01

Through Pullman Parlor Gar to Pittsburg
on train leaving Falls Creek at s.33 n. M, re-
j. II. HUTCHINSON, J. X. WOOD,
Gen Manager. Gen. Pass. Ag't.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01
A LLEGHENYV VALLEY RAILWAY
"A COMPANY. in effect Sunday,
July "a, 1899, Low Grade Division.
EASTWARD

III MsTP' N IA MsTPs
Train ~ Sunday leaves Pittsburg 9.00a. M,
Red Bank ll.02 due Mt BrookvilIe 2.27, Reyn-
oldsville 100, Dubois 1.20 d. m.
Train ~ Sunday leaves Pittsburg SIS d. m,
Red Bank 7.45 due at Brookville 0.06, Reyn-
oldsville 0.37 Dubois qh5 ID. m.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01

On an average every woman carries
20 to 90 miles OF hair upon her head.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01
WESTWARD.

Train A Sunday leaves Dubois, $40 a. m.
due at ReynOldsville 6.5s, Brookville 729 Red
Bank $50, Pittsburg Ills "a. m.
Train ~ Sunday leaves Dubois 40 d. m.
due at Reynoldsville 40, Brookville 5.11, Red
Bank 6.b, Pittsburg 9.25 p. m.
Trains marked . run daily; daily, except
Sunday.
Pullman parlor buffet car on trains and
between Pittsburg and Driftwood. Parlor car
chair rate Plttsburg 20 Reynoldsyille 50cents.
CHAS. B. PRICE, p. ANDERSON,
Gen'l supt. Gen1 Pass'r Agt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-05

IL ASSETS

% the ..
morsass da3 f more than years Is
Loans Iaqgts9Fs Sir .,s Toces .
Interest due on all said mos -. 1872. pg5B
Vain of % usuraTf or
poyements value OF - ........
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-05
THE LATE GOV WELLS.
His Connection with the Louisiana
Returning Board.

In it's sketch of the late Governor NeHs,
Of Louisiana, the New Orleans llcayuhe
says: -...o.,
In the campaign Of 1850. he espoused
the cause OF the Union Democratic cam
,,i1.te Stephen 4. Douglass. and during
the war was an openly-avowed uhloHis~
IIis advocacy OF the cause Of the Union
,,as moi calculated to make his existence
an that might be desired, i'm face OF tho
iueuences. conditions and circumstances
Win which he was envirOned, and for
The most of the time he was compelled
IA remain in hiding in the neighborhood
of his hunting grounds. known as scar
yVailovy on the Calcasieu river, about
twelve miles below the present ste or
BabBs Bridge. There be remained untll
the Federals surrounded Port HUDSON
when he set out for the mouth OF ked
river and sought protection on the gun
boats there stationed. From that polnt
he WAS taken to New Orleans. whence
after a short stay. he went 10 Washing
ton. where he was accorded an interview
with President IAncoln upon conditions
In Louisiana.
Returning TO New Orleans. he engaged
I'm the grocery business at the corner OF
Magazine and POydras streets, but, as
merchant he met with no success. IN
1861 srhen Michael Hahn was made Gov
crnor of this state, wells pecame the
Iieutenant-G Governor. Hahn being subse-
olentIy elected TO the United States Con-
eress Wells. ex-onicio. became Governor
Al the next election, as the nominee OF
The Democrats. he defeated the ReDub-
lican candidate. Judge j. c. Taliaferro'
and served as Chief Executive of the
state until nc was removed by Genera
PM Sehridan. whose estimate and opin-
ion Of Governor Wells are expressed both
I'm Congressional Records and i'm several
OF the unabridged histories Of this state
When ousted from his office the de-
throped Governor returned 10 his native
parish 10 look after his planting inter
ests once more. and there remained untli
he was appointed surveyor of port, IN
this district by President Grant. He re-
mained I'm that Office during portion OF
the Grant administration. until the or
ranization OF the returning board TOT
this state, member Of which he wa.
appointed. his colleagues being Genera
Thomas c. Anderson. General James
Longstreet and the two negroes. I-ohs
Renner and Gardenno Casanave. THIS
board had existence during several CAM
paigns. but its most memorable work
was SO investigation Of the returns OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-05
ROW IN THE COUNTY.
Young Nan Tries 10 Break Up Polit-
zeal Meeting.

on Friday nlett ar a political meeting
overMr Geo. b. Audersons store several
speeches were made and there was lively
interest manifested. Sidney BoyL young
man about % years of age was present
and DE proceeded 20 make things lively
He made 20 number of disagreeable re-
marks. aud Chairman janis Russell rul-
ca him ont of order and used his gaNel
with some cmuhasis.
This made sidney very mad and he pro-
ceeded 40 Dor generally disOrderly. Finally
De was induced 20 be more quiet for
awhile. but when the meeting was over
be- went down I'm the bar-rOOm on the
ground floor and then things became
lively again lie broke up some of the
things in the store. lie then went out
side and tried 10 break holes through
the windows
An end was put 20 this conduct by hav-
ms the man arrested. He is now In the
county iau awaiting trial.
The politicians at Tho County Courthouse
Yesterday numbered more than a. hum
dred The Democratic Committee held
meeting and adopted a plan for the
primary election. The several candidates
were assessed their proportion of the
amount necessary to bear the expenses
90 the primary.
Tho Fairfield School Board met at the
County Courthouse Yesterday and trans
acted routine business. Superintendent
RUSSELL said that The resolutions passed
TWO weeks ago that no scholars who have
not been Vaociuated will he allowed to
come 20 school Will be strictly enforced
bv the teachers.
DR.. Archer was al the courthouse yes
tsrday and vaccinated a large number OF
people there He said he had vaccinated
500 people In his district and the work
Is still going on.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-05

the Tilden-Hayes election in 1876, during
tho sessions OF which General Long
street did not serve. and the feeling IN
this State was concentrated against
Wells as The chairman and his Whlte
colleague, General Anderson. who unanl-
mously with the negroes. Kenner ana
Casanave, returned tho eight votes or
louisiana for rutherford b. Hayes. mus
defeating tho Democratic candidate,
Samuel j. Tlden. 1t was the conduct OF
this board, which likewise endeavored ~
declare Packard Governor OF louisiana,
that had more 10 do with Fastening the
end OF negro domination in this state
than anything else.
As may be well imagined, feeling
against the members Of tho returning
board ran very high. Hated by Demo
Gratis and neglected by those whom me
had served, Wells returned 10 D.
once more in Rapides. From that time
he has practically lived I'm obscurity from
public life, 10 the extent that when. in
1890. his colleague. General Anderson,
died leading New York papers referred
TO Governor Wells as having died several
years previously
In 1893. he married Miss Mary Scott
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-05
GOV. LOWNDE'S COMPLAINT.
lie Writes About tine Captured Oyster
Vessels other GapItol News.


Tfe War Department has notified the
Governor that Private vs.. T. Miller,
COMPANY d. Fourth Virginia volunteer
Infantry. of Mathews Va. has been non
ora1.y discharged and is entitled 10
travel Jay. u,.
Cuban League of Planters mas written
to the Governor from Havana. requesting
information relating % the laws mat were
passed in some of the southern states
after The war; for the payment OF mort
cages contracted previous tO. sdlu war
S-1or rarrilIo write that most of our
plantations have been totally destroyed
bv our rtncIion. and We are now Trying
to obtain 20 law chat shall give us some
time for rebuilding our pi"peIlit7 anu
t'r 7n easy way ol ayineNl VI l'9 i''O'
a Communication was received at the
eoveruors office from Governor
LoWndes OF Maryland relative 10 the all
legged firing by the Virginia police schooh-
en- operating 100 Iau-lfr sound under inc
command So Captain William Parks, upon
the hatcau Water LILY and the Seizure
of the Water Lily and crew. Also IN re-
gard fD tho. alleged seizure OF the
schooner Minnie EstcIle. with her cargo
off about 40O bushels of oysters. ana the
arrest of her crew. 100 MdrNland waters
Tho Governor of Maryland requests the
Governor of Virginia to investigate lhe
seizure of these vessels. with "a view 10
their restoration. with their careocs, 10
the owners and the liberation OF the
crew. 10 the facts are as stated I'm the
afHdatits presented 90 the Governor Oh
Maryland and outlined iu his communlca-
tiou to the Governor of Virginia. sec
Rotary owen forwarded the commuicd-
zion tO Dr. Frmk Fletcher of Accomac'
.nni rmar of tho Board OF Fisheries VINO
Win make % report Go Governor iyler.
Mr. 81. Oldham clerk of Accomac
County Court who was at the capitol
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-05

,.>.,,s o, BONDS or THE UNITED STATES AND or THIS
~ ~ ~ VD 05 OTHER STATES NJ AI<S1, 0i PONDS OF
1,I rT1TFs STATE AND OF ALL OTHER
l,(Nns NZD STOCK KS OWNED AbSo.' liLl b1 The COM
PANN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-05

daughter OF Judge Thomas \. Scott, or
Charlotte county. Va The NeheraDle
lady. ten years younger than heI u'-
ceased husband. Is still living lhey
rad fourteen children. eight OF whom are
stlll living. to-wit. four boys. Mumford
wells now residing in Grant parish
Jefferson Wells. living with his mother
I'm Rapldes; \. G. Wells. VINO hNes ~
Texas. and Scott 5. Wells, sergeant u, IN
Hoods Regiment: and four girls, S III
Terrell Burgess. Of Alexandra; Nrs,
Iolette Snowden, n widow RESIDING y,'
her plantation in Rapides; MR.. 80 o.
Weems. of New Orleans and MISS bes ~
Wells. who lives with her mother On ~
family plantation, where her aged i'''N'
died.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-05
REV. Mr.. MARKS
IS HERE TO-DAY.
Becomes Pastor Of the First English
Lutheran Church.
AFlNE PREACHER AND PASTOR.
Great Success Has Attended His IF
forts in Other Fieids-Ihe Congrc-
CATION Hopes TO Build n New
House Of Worship.

Rev c 4. Marks will become pastor or
the First English Lutheran church TO-
dav. Ho viii Drtah at both the morning
and evening services. ,-
Nr. MARKS is "a native of Frederick
county. Va. and IS IS years ~ age. ne
e a graduate ~ Roanoke College. and
after recciyirc DIS degree al that institu-
zion. received DIS theological education
AZ the Lutheran Seminary, then ioatcd az
salem Va. but which has since Dccn
moved % Charleston :. o. AZ lhe 4se
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-05

FOR A batter mutual understanding be-
tween inc two sactions OF our country
which have 20 long been separated ty
unfortunate prcjudices and narrow shh-
..,rffv
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-05
Industrial Notes

Franc. has a snail farm.
t,,,tord has women briclSlayers'
Springfield bootblacks OF s"l'a- 49,.
Tbere are 1.2sS. 1853 telephones -.
~, ~ groccrv clerks have a union
l5os, ,'s.i,ar,s income is $4,000 day.
l tooN Work has a German Cooks Union;
Nv Nv YORK has an Italian typographical
uufOu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-05

fff0urt COQulcSt III the oD-tA"t't va
BUILT NEW CHURCHES.
Marked success attended his nrst euof is
as a minister Later. De was sent 10
Prosperity. 5. C.. and afterwards 20 emma
Grove. y {. 10 f. noteworthy fact that
in ali these charges new church was
built before he left tncm.
Mr.. Marks Is a man OF remark1Dle ell
ergy and IS most active in bis calling.
He also possesses the haOpy Faculty OF
maxim friends irrcscctive Of denomna-
fional lies and every community IN which
ne has thus far been stationed has given
him M with reluctance. Especially Is ne
popular among young men. As a preachef
Nr. Marks has great ability, and POSSES
ecs a splendid voice and fine delivery,
which aid him no little in his wor- IN
the pulpit
a FINE PREACHER.
Mr. Marks comes here from Mt. Taher.
Augusta county. at which there IS one of
the most wealthy congregations IN that
section OF the state. lie has served the
charge faithfully for three years, and has
done A great work IN building mp mat
church Mr Marks will no doubt cone
tinue his good record as a church builder,
and his new charge here hope IN me near
future to erect a now house Of worship.
TN congregation already own the property
on Seventh and Grace streets which adj
Joins their church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-05
NETRoroMrAN LFD INSURANCE coNPANY'

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o, 1t. FISCAL. ENDING
THE
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,,o o, c IN t,r 1fETRoPoIITAN LIFE Ns.tAATsx (XF&iE
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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-04-22
About the Salary Law.

The new salary law passed by
the last legislature prescribed that
the board of county commissioners
in each comfy should, at their
meeting in April, 1899, proceed to
fix the salaries of the different
county officers and their deputies.
Doubts as to the validity of the
law Immediately suggested them
selves to the persons responsible
for the execution of the law end
who were effected by it, as we'll as
to the bar in general. 1t was also
necessary that conscientious Off
Gals consider the effect it would
have should they proceed under
the new law and it should in year
or two be decided as invalid. If
deputies should be paid salaries
under the new law as we'll as off i
Gals themselves, what condition
would the persons appointing the
deputies and paying them under
the new law be in when the courts
declared the law invalid ? The
supreme conrt being in session at
Lewiston the request came from
other parts of the state that the
law be presented at once for consid-
Grafton in order to prevent further
complications and probably long
litigation.
Auditor Stookey, believing that
the interests of the people demand
ed that immediate consideration,
at the request of members of all
political parties filed the proper pa
pers to settle the question as to
whether the commissioners were to
proceed under an invalid law. The
commissioners also assisted, and
prepared a record such as would
permit the testing of the law. The
object of the proceeding is to de-
termine the matter one way or the
other, and Mr.. Stookey states that
he does not care which way
the question is decided, but that
he considered it his duty, in the
of the people of Nez Perez
and the state, to at this
time present the question to the
supreme court.
The law permits the commission
.rs to fix their own salaries and it