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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-05-16

MIR. William Miles Garrettson, son OF
MIR. John Garrcttson, of Taylor, was one
ct / he recent graduates at the Maryland
University. Hercceivcd the appointment
of resident physician at the hospital.
One day last week, a combination of
the different kinds of oil which are dis
pcnScd in Bel Air caused well-nigh dis
astrous results to a couple of automobi-
lists and also to those who were untortu
nate enough to come across their path.
They stopped i'll Bel Air for supper and
started out somewhat the worse OF
wear While going down the Turnpike,
towards Baltimore, the machine became
ungovcrnablc and after causing several
runawavs of teams which were in the
vicinity, an ignoblc windup, i'll fence
corner, was made by the pleasure
seeking gentlemen. 1t is an old axiom
that wine and business won't mix" we
would like to add another one "Bel Air
oil docs not work we'll on automobiles.
Last Saturday afternoon, the engine
of the + % train Of the Maryland and
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad at Bel Air per.
formed a neat act of decapitation. The
sufferer was a rooster of proud and aris-
tocratic lineage who had been looked up
to and respected for his sage wisdom
by all the smaller fry of that conn.,
munity. Like many persons his pride
was the cause of his destruction. AS
the train drew into the station he
stood upon the track and calmly
it approaching and decided
that as no pair of spurs had vet been
able to penetrate his shield of honor
no creation of iron and steel
Gould harm him. In this revery however.
lie was rudely disturbed. The cow
catcher pushed him to one side and his
lcad was caught under the wheels of the
.ruck and neatly cut off. After giving afew
Expiring struggles his troubles oflife were
over. An examination proved that his
ordship had been dispatched as neatly
rs a hcadSman could have done it.
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BEL AIR NOTES.

Mr.. w. Hebb Smith, of Baltimore, has
been the guest of his parents, DIR. and
Mrs Benjamin Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs w. II. West are visiting
Mrs. Vests parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
H. Reckord.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence w. Datesman
have been the guests of Mrs. Datesman' S
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. w Proctor.
Ex-Judge George Y. Maynadier had as
his guests on Sunday, Mr.. George Nor
bury Mackenzie, Mr.. and Mrs. George
N. Mackenzie, Jr, and Master George N.
Mackenzie.
Miss Myra O'Brien, OF Philadelphia, is
visiting at the residence of Mrs. Mary c,
Dallam.
Mrs. Malcolm Mclean, of New York
is the guest of Mrs. Caroline Fl. Webster
Messrs Edgar S. and Birckhead Rouse
of Baltimore, were the guests Of Bel All
friends on Sunday.
Mr.. Charles S. Richardson, who is at
tending the Maryland University o
Medicine, is home with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs John 5. Richardson.
Mr.. and Mrs. James S. Calwell have re
moved from Irvington to their summer
home, "Wildwood," near Bel Air.
Mrs. Thomas II. Robinson has beer
visiting her daughter, Miss Lucille Robin
son, who is attending school at Emmits
burg.
Miss Bertha Stewart has returned from
an extended visit to Philadelphia.
Mr.. Alexander NJ. Fulford, Jr., wh'
has been i'll for some time, is able to b
out again.
DR.. J. c. Butler. of Baltimore, was ii
Bel Air on Monday.
Letters remaining unclaimed i'll the BE
Air postoffice, May Is, 1902: Miss Gel
Whitaker, Mr.. Cole, Chas. c. Moore,
w. Thompson, J. b. Wilson.
Mrs. John Phelps, of Baltimore, is tn
guest of Miss Anna Nj. Walters.
Mrs. James D. Waters has returnc
from visit with friends in Baltimore.
Miss Lena Chew VanBibber who ha
been on an extended trip through til
West, returned home on Wednesda
morning.
Miss Priscilla Forwood is visitin
friends in Towson.
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From The Rocks.

Rocks, May ia spark from al
engine on the Maryland and Pennsylvania
Railroad made quite a blaze near the
Rocks station one day last week.
Mrs Louisa st. Clair, who has been an
invalid the greater part of the winter, is
now able to be out again.
Mrs. Harry Cole and daughters, Misses
Vereese and Verona, of Baltimore, have
been visiting Mrs. Coles parents, Mr.
and Mrs G. w. Blaney, near this place
MIR. Bradford Blaney, who recently
purchased the property formerly owned
bv MIR. John c. Ayres, has taken posses
sion of it.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Street, spent few
days in Baltimore the first of this week
An infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
X. Martin was buried last Saturday
morning at st. Mary's Catholic Church
LILAC.
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From Aberdeen.

ABERDEEN, May 1.-the movement
now in progress to erect a new fence
| around Grove Presbyterian parsonage i:
| receiving much attention. For the pur
pose of raising the necessary funds, the
Glee Club of the Jacob Tome Institute
will give an entertainment in the Lyceun
here, on Friday evening, 10th instant
and a strawberry festival will be held in
the basement of Grove Church on Friday
and Saturday evenings, May 30th and
3lst
Aberdeen Lodge, No. 1877, A. F. and A.
NJ, gave delightful reception in the
lodge rooms, on Tuesday evening, in
honor of the wives of its members.
Messrs. George H. WINS, Harry l..
Arthur and DIR. Charles H. kriete were in
charge of the arrangements, every detail
of which was appointed with success.
Notwithstanding the inclement weather,
there was large attendance of the fair
visitors, some of whom loaned their
charm and talent toward the musical
features of an interesting programme
which absorbed the early part ofthe even
ing. The exercises were as follows:
Invocation; address of welcome, Mr..
George w. Evans, w. NJ; solo, Mrs
II. IA SlSB oINhSSli Iuloo 11llud
M. WINS, piano, Mr.. H. L. Arthur, cor
net. F. w. Bonner, violin, P. T. Baker,
trombone; address, Rev. David Jamison;
solo. Mrs. Harry P. Strasbaugh; orches-
ira; piano solo, Miss Hilda M. WINS;
male quartette. Later in the evening a
bountiful collation. was served. Rev. ].
Frederick Bags, ofReisterstowna and the
Rev. Kenneth 6. Murray, of the Aber-
deem M. Church were among the guests.
The thirteenth anniversary of the Ep-
worth League of Aberdeen Methodist
Episcopal Church was celebrated with
pleasing exercises in the Church on Sum-
day evening. The edifce was crowded to
its utmost capacity.
Rev. Kenneth G. Murray is at
tending the Itinerants Club, composed of
members of the Baltimore Methodist
Episcopal Conference, which is holding
its annual session at First M. E. Church,
of Baltimore City. The meetings opened
morning and will continue
until Friday evening, during which time
prominent speakers from all over the
country will be present and address the
sessions.
Mr. James A. Wiles is improving his
with a new coat of paint.
Mr.. c. w. Baker has been indisposed
for the past two weeks.
Mrs. James H. Kennedy and her daugh-
ter, Miss Ethel Kennedy, are spending
the week in Baltimore
Miss Agnes Hall, of the Jacob Tome In
stitute, was the guest of Miss Eunice
Jamison last week.
Mrs. Elizabeth Blackwell, ofNorth East,
visited her daughter, Mrs. c. H. Johnson.
Of this town, during last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Mason, of At
antic City, will return to their summer
in this town on Friday.
Miss Martha Smith spent last Satur-
lay and Sunday with relatives at Abing-
Ion VIRGINIA.
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Jim sank's Wheat Will Now Hide a Rabbit.

MIcHARI.svILLE, MAY 13.-The weather
is again dry and the ground is hard, and
it is with difficulty that the farmers can
finish blowing for corn. While some have
planted, Others are very much behind
hand.
Since my last letter our wheat has
grown wonderfully and will now hide a
rabbit. 1t needs rain and so does the
grass. 1t looks as if the hay crop will be
short.
The ladies of Garrettson Chapel will
soon hold an ice cream and strawberry
festival. They hope for good attend
ance to help pull old Garrettson out OF
bushes Festivals are like the fellows
squirrels, bye and bye the woods will be
full of 'em.
From the cold weather we have had
lin Sank thinks that "kranc" made a
mistake and it was a ground hog he saw
in the wheat instead of a guinea.
Your correspondent saw something o.
a curiosity last Monday. Ii was white
native sparrow. The little bird was fit
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PRICES.

You know this as we'll as
we do, and while we feel that
we have the biggest business
of any store in the county,
we want more, and we are
going to resort to every fair
means to get it.
1t is a good thing to deal
where you not only have the
advantage of large stock of
the Best and Newest Things
on the market to select from,
but also the advantage of the
very lowest prices, of not a
few things, but everything,
all the way through the entire
stock. No store but one con-
Quoted on a CASH basis can
do this, in other words you
do not have TO pay for the
losses that every credit bust
ness man must make.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-05-16

The ten new locomotives recently sent to
France have been found very satisfactory.
and as this number is only the first shipment
of an order for fifty of them. 1t shows that
foreign people appreciate the value of Amcri-
can products. There is another American
product that has become very prominent
during the past fifty years. and that is Hos
letters Stomach Rittcrs the standard medi-
cine for stomach. liver and bowel complaints.
Many people who have experimental for
years with unknown remedies without find
ing relief, have been brought back to health
hv its riS" Then this is surely the medicine
for YOU 1t will cure dyspepsia, indigestion
constipation, flatulcncy, and malaria, fever
and aguc We urge you to try it.. Our
Private Stamp is over the neck of the bottle
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Death of mr. Bapley.

DUBLIN, MAY 13.-Mrs. Jennie Mark
land and son, CLYDE, of Philadelphia, are
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lamar
Mccain, who both continue to be indis-
posed.
The funeral of MIR. Philip G. Bagley
took place at the NJ. E. Church of this
place on Saturday afternoon. Rev.
Frank A. Killmon officiated. Interment
in the cemetery adjoining the church
MIR. Baglev was for a long time resident
in and around our town and was always
known to he leving father. a kind friend
and good neighbor
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From Harkins.

HARKINs. May 13.-Last Thursday be-
ing Ascension Day, high mass was cele-
brated at st. Mary's Church. Rev. Father
Kane the pastor preached sermon,
which was listened to by a large con-
gregation.
Nav Devotions at st. Mary's Church
will be next Sunday, May 18th, at $50
in the evening. There will be a procession
of the children. singing and sermon.
Miss Helen Stein, of Naples" has re-
turned home after spending a pleasant
week at "Cooper's Park" the home of
her uncle, Mr.. James F. Stein. KRANc.
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Hartford County Sabbath School Union.

Arrangements are now in progress for
the County Sabbath School Convention
of the Hartford County Union. The pro-
gramme, which is being arranged by
President Galbrcath will be helpful to
every one who attends. We are meeting
on historic ground this year. Let US
make it historic convention. Pray for
the officers of the union while they are
planning for the event. Let each Sunday
School turn out in large numbers. Sub
jects Of great Importance will be dis
cussed. You cannot afford to miss the
inspiration and help of this gathering.
Come expecting blessing and you shall
receive it.
Yours in the work,
JOSEPH CRUMLISH,
FallSton, Secretary.
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From kalmia,

KALMIA, May 13.-Mr. James S. vii
son, of Howard county, visited his
parents, MIR. and Mrs. Benjamin Wilson
last week.
Misses Agnes Lochary and Katie
Brooks were guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas Lochary last Sunday and Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Kerr spent Sunday
with friends in Long Green Valley.
Misses Clara Wilson and Myrtle Tucker
visited Baltimore last week. WAYBAcK
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From Boothby Hill,

BooTHBY HILL, May 23.-Mrs. G. A.
Mitchell is visiting her sister Mrs. Ed
ward Leach, of Baltimore.
Miss Bertha Martin spent the latter
part of last week in Baltimore.
Mrs. Paul Strayer, of Connecticut was
the guest of her aunt Mrs. N. B. Hickey
last week
Miss Annie Hopkins, is visiting in the
Monumental City.
Mr. Clifford Taylor has greatly i'm
proved the looks Of his place by charging
his lawn
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PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. J. Crawford Nelson is at her
summer home near Churchville.
Mrs. Mary A. Jones and Messrs. Samuel
X. and Armon d. Jones, of Havre de
Grace, have been the guests of Mrs
Jones brother, Sheriff Fred w Reasin.
Mr.. and Mrs w. Boyd Bell, ofEmmor-
ton, are visiting Mrs. Bells brother, DIR.
St. Clair Street, at Kansas City.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-05-16
THE CHURCHvILLE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS.

We have been i'll receipt of a number of
inquiries, which indicate general inter
est, in regard to the improvement of the
Churchvillc road. In view of the action
of the contractors, {. A. Hook and Son,
it is but natural that every one should
feel interested i'll the final settlement of
the matter by the Woolsey Commission
and the County Commissioners. An adj
vcrtiscment III this week 5 issue effcctually
answers all questions. 1t has been decid-
ed to again let the contract, lat the risk
of the present contractors" for the COM
plction of the road, and bids will he re-
ccivcd up to Tuesday, May 9th.
OF course, this is the only thing left for
the Commission to do. There seems to
material differences between the contrac-
tors and the Commission, which will be
settled in Court, and until the determine
ton of that suit, we do not care to pre-
Judge the matter in any way. and can
only say that the public must expect de-
lays in the practical workings of any new
enterprise. They should withhold de-
termination of opinion until all the facts
arc thoroughly understood.
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OBITUARY..
SAMUEL. II. MATTHEW'S.

Mr.. Samuel H. Matthews, an aged
resident of Darlington, died at his home
near that place on Wednesday of last
week. He had been i'll only short time
Mr.. Matthews was in the seventy-fourth
year of his age. and was member of the
Deer Creek Meeting of Friends. His ftl,
neral was held at that place on Friday
afternoon and was largely attended by
his neighbors and friends. Theinterment
was in Darlington cemetery. The pail
bearers were Albert S. Holloway, Samuel
S. Holloway, William Dickinson, John
W. Hopkins and Charles Y. Thomas.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-05-16
DECORATION DAY

Orders have been issued from National
aud State headquarters. Grand Army of
the Republic, regarding the observance
of Memorial Day, May 3Oth. ''No more
beautiful or impressive scene could be
witnessed than that of Il redeemed Nation,
ceasing from its daily toll and gathering
around the graves of its defenders, bear
ing offerings Of flowers, and giving suit,
able expression of the love and gratitude
which a great people feel towards those
who gave their lives i'll defence of theil
country"
Wam Post will assemble on that after
noon at Ady postofficc, at one O'Clock
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From Darlington.

DARLINGTON, May 13.-The farmers
have their blowing about finished and
will shortly be planting corn.
Miss Ida V. Cain spent Sunday with
relatives in upper Hartford.
Mr.. J. M. Michael spent Monday in
Baltimore.
Mr.. R. Rathamel was visited by friends
from Baltimore on Sunday.
Mrs. w. J. Bryant's sister, of North,
east, Cecil county, is visiting her.
WRITER
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The Most Common Ailment.

More people suffer from rheumatism than
from any other ailment. This is wholly un,
necessary too, for a cure may be effected at a
dale, N. Y, says: ~ have been afflicted with
rheumatism for some time and it has caused
me much suffering. Iconcluded to try Cham.
berlain's Pain Balm and am pleased to say
that 1t has cured me-" For sale by the Be
Air Drug Store,
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Metqhborhood MeQvs.
From Carsins' Run,

CARsINs' RrN, May 13.-In a voting
contest. Miss Mary Bachtol won the
prize, Il handsome gold watch and chain,
as being the most popular young lady OF
that town. Others who received votes
were Misses Leella Bachtol, Belle Jewens,
Grace Carsins, May Bachtol, Carrie Cole.
Clara Mahan and Louisa Smith.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-05-16

We have the largest line of HAM
BURG EMBROlDERlES, VALEN-
Glen LACES, TORCHONLACES
and TRIMMINGS ever shown in the
county. These goods were bought
direct from the importers and we
guarantee you big saving on
everything in this line.
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From Basley.

BAGLEY, May 14.-Mr. Charles Bagley
Jr., has returned home from college for his
vacation.
The little shower which fell yesterday
has made everything clean and beautiful
1t seems to have washed all the impuni-
ties from the leaves and gives them an
added beauty. Iwonder no w many have
taken this same thought of our lives?
DRUSCnLA.
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Sciatic Rheumatism Cured After Fourteen Years
OF Suffering.

az have been afflicted with sciatic rhcuma-
tism for fourteen years, says Josh Edgar "i
Germantown, Cal. II was able to he around
but constantly suffered. l tried everything |
could hear of and at last was told to try
Chumberlain's Pain Balm, which | did and
was Immediately relieved and i'll a short time
cured, and am happy to say 1t has not since
returned" Why not this linimcnt aud
get welI2 1t Is for sale by the Bel Air Drug
Store,
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From Darlington

DARLINGTON, May 14.-Mrs. Margaret
Stump, ofGreen Spring Valley, Baltimore
county, has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
Mary Wilson.
Miss Sallie Allen has returned from a
pleasant visit withfriends i'll Washington
and Baltimore.
Mrs. Charles Standiford is slowly i'm.
proving.
Mrs. Henry Selfe and her son Master
Walter Selfe, are visiting in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs Wilbur Wallis, of Forest
Hill, spent Sunday with their daughter,
Mrs David E. Thomas, at "Wayside."
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Holds Up a Congressman.

"At the end ofthe campaign" writes Champ
Clark. Missouri's brilliant congressman.
and constant speaking / had about utterly
collapsed. 1t seemed that all the organs in
my body were out of order, but three bottles
of Electric Btters made me all right. It's the
best all-around medicine ever sold over 4
druggist counter" Overworked, rundown
men and weak, sickiy women gain splendid
health and vitality from Electric Bitters.
Try them. Only soc. Guaranteed by all
Druggists.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-05-16

We are always on the market for every.
thing that is Good or Cheap. lfyou pay
US weekly visits you will each week see
something new and it will be cheap.
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We have just received, direct
from North Carolina Factory 60 doz.
BOYS and MISSES Fast Black
Ribbed Hose, which we offer at the
specially low price of pairs for 25c.
The only way to learn the value of
these goods is to see them.
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MAY TERM OF COURT.

The May term OF the Circuit Court for
Hartford county was convened on Mon,
day at twelve o'clock. The following
officers were present: Judge, James ID.
Waters; Clerk, William S. Forwood, Ir.;
Sheriff, Fred. w. Reasin; Crier, John
Bauer; Bailiffs, II. Sapp Scarboro and
Bernard Dunnigan. On motion of ex-
Judge George Y. Maynadier the February
term was declared adjourned.
The following were excused from serv-
ing: George Johnson. ]. Emerson Monks,
James Haviland, William b Chesney,
Joel w. Silver, George w. Hulshart. Jr..
Harry A. Carroll, John w. Stills, Samuel
X. Jones, George +. Silver, DR.. John II.
Kennedy William N Adams and William
+. Morgan.
The following were drawn in their
places: Charles A. Pyle 3. James E. Coe
+, Christian H. Walker 2, George E.
Brookhart 4. Eli McCommons 2, Frank
Lay 2, William j. Corroum 4, William E.
Morgan 2, William n Adams 2, Andrew
P. Bodt 3. Robert Orr. Jr., 5, Thomas
Iiealy 6, James w. BROWNE.
The e 1lo wing md iurv u,aS drar,,n
Evening journal., 1902-11-07
plseusaIna Miner, statement.

wilkesbarre, Pa, Nov. National
Secretary Wilson. of the United Mine
Workers, arrived here from Indianap-
oils today 20 hold a conference with
President Mitchell regarding the final
statement which will be submitted 70
the investigating commission when it
meets at Scranton next week. Mr..
Mitchell declined to discuss the report
sent out from Washington that he may
be elected president of the American
Federation Of Labor to succeed Sam
uel Gompers
Evening journal., 1902-11-07
PUBLIC SALES

PUBLIC SALE All lhs real estate OF
the late Levi G.. Bird at the country
Court House. Tenth and Market streets.
Wilmington, Delaware, ON
WEDNESDAY, NONEMBER 19 1902
AT 2 o'c,ock, p. m,
NO. !. Large brick sable IN the west
eilv side or Orange street, Ndlrdngton,
Delaware, between Twelfth and IN r
ieenth strte s. having q frontage On
and one-half inches. and extend ne bacit
eighty felt 20 Chlppy street
NO. 2. Five two-story brick DWELLING
houses. Nos. ia, 16. iS 20 and p Carpen-
ter street, Wilmington Delaware each
haNlns a frontage Of twelve l,c- and ~
tendlng back forty-seven fear Thore
holses are vel loca. ed are IN good replsr
ana rent for s. per month.
10. 3. intee-storv br ok dwelling house
an ~, l.iM on4ces, No. 1925 Market street.
Wilmington. Delaware having a fr- rtaoe
on Market street OF thiri,--ans feot t'..'s go
SN.tllulnE hack from Market strcat one
hundred fest. Very desirable ,,rope,t,,
opposite The Court House.
no. =. fnrm I'm Pcncader hpnd 80
knoWn as the Mcintyre Farm--ei7 oc-f,
OF land, house and oritbuildinss an 0ooi
nniilcn idtuate en- fha road from sum-
=, ~ biadge . Chesapeake CRY. one m
ols, lne psst Poauclrg farms in New Csstie
No. S. "Hm Top maeniaes,. .-,,,+-,,
place. On Red lion hundred "a acree y, :,
land, Very desirable ne.eh orSo-a
snfn0id view of he Delaware river. o.
or he most b-9u dfui c>unfrv frsid-nces
pa ne nfdghborhood Of Wilmingicn. CON
Nen mt 70 trolley and steam rars
ANDREW ". SaNpORV.
nI--l.od ENecrior of Levi G. BIRD.
Evening journal., 1902-11-07
POLLING PLACE ATTACKED
Pennsylvania soe!sllsts Claim Thy
Were Net Treated Fairly.

J
Were Net Treated Fairly.
Wilkesbarre. Pa. Nov There was
a sensation In court last evening when
the members Of the election board of
the middle district OF Wilkosbarre
township entered and asked the judges
to make a correction In the returns
from their district. as they learned
they had been tampered with. The cleo
tion officers alleged that on the night
Of the election their polling place was
attacked by Socialists. who claimed
they were not getting a square deal.
The windows and doors in the house
were broken and the officers fed.
Yesterday they were told that while
they were absent from the polling place
the returns had been tampered with.
An examination of the returns showed
that they had been altered. The vote
of James N. Holman. Democratic can
didate for register, had been changed
from 81 to 124, and the vote of his Re
publican opponent, John Mainwaring,
had been changed from 21 to 10. The
contest between Holman and Mainwar-
ing is very close, and 1t will take the
official vote to decide who is elected.
The official vote is now being counted
under the direction of judges of the
court.