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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-01-09
A JOACHIM CONCERT.
How It Was Enjoyed by { 3gro pathetic
Enrlieh Lo.

Joachim, the violini t. tod with
keenest relish The 70 L 7" joke, of
which, he said, he IS IS ,scti1n
Whether he or Lord I tie VIC
tim the reader viii d him
self, accordin to his
lack of fond4e5s iea
music:
During his soionr a1o
Joachim formed a cl,
with Lord 5, a ger
scdght after by soci ~
known for his AMI
music. I.aving learn
chin was 10 Give a Sc
at st. James hall, Lord
ed to him that he would go to he;
him play.
The musician thanked i'm f.
this mark of sympathy and addee
that he would be charmed to know
the impressions of the noble lord.
afterward.
Two days afterward chance
brought together the two friends at
an evening entertainment. The
virtuoso did not fail to ask Lord r.
what he thought Of the works Of
Beethoven and if the concert had
not been little long for him.
"By no means" replied Lord R.
ct have been much amused. | did
not recognize you at first under your
negro mask, but later I laughed the
more on account of it."
A chilly silence prevailed among
the guests until Lord r. explained
his meaning.
1t seems that Lord Re- had made
a mistake in the floor Instead of
mounting to the first floor, where
Joachim was giving his concert, he
had entered at the ground floor,
where some negro Ministries were
giving a performance.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-01-09
Stands hy Kin.

Mrs. Youngwife-iIow do you al
ways manage to have such delicious
beef?
Mrs. Oldwife-I select a good,
honest butcher and then stand by
HIM.
Mr.. Youngwife- You mean that
you give him all YOUR trade?
Mrs. Oldwife-No. / mean that |
stand by him while he is cutting
the meat. Rec Elections of Mrs.
Minnie E. Leo.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-01-09

n Jackson, Danville, H., writes:
'iMv daughter had severe attack OF
la grippe and II terrible cough settled
on be lungs. We tried a grea
many remedies without giving relief
She tried Foey 5 Honey and Tai
which cured her She has neve
heen troubled With u cough since. =
For ~ by Frost & Spies
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-01-09

The temperature is just about
right for a successful ice bust
ness, and that may account fol
the activity of the business al
present.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-01-09
w ell IGuess!

Christmas and New Years have passed and gone
but Wm. F. Young and his sweet store is still he, We
have all kinds of Candy nuts and fruits, and you will
find US right Postof6ce block. Speaking about
stationery, well, yes have plenty, also pipes cigar
holders ETC. We have few of candies left from
the Holiday trade that Offering at a sacrifice
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-01-09

THE election of General Est
rada Palma as the first president
of the new Cuban republic, with
practically no opposition, evinces
a spirit on behalf of the Cubans
to be and remain in as close touch
with the American people as pos
sible. The new president de
clares that he is ambitious to
strengthen the relations between
his country and the United States
and the policy of Mckinley will
will strictly attended to by him.
With the president of our own
country working in the same
spirit and with the same lofty
hopes and am billions the corpora
tons between the two countries
ought to be most hearty. Gen
eral Palma is true patriot and
will make wide and cautious
leader for Cuba. He is in favor
of reciprocity in trade between
the two countries, and would not
stand in the way of annexation if
his people so desired. 1t is alto
gether likely that Cuba may desire
to become a part of the United
States at no distant day, and if
such is their inclination this
country will have no hesitancy in
taking them into the fold. But
if they are annexed it will be in
compliance with their own wishes
A DISPATCH in the daily papers
of Tuesday says that at the open
ing of Congress on Monday after
the holiday recess that Repre-
sentative Jenkins, of this district,
of the special judiciary commit
tee of the house which is framing
the anti anarchist bill, introduced
a measure, which in addition to
providing the death penalty for
assaults on the president, re-
quires foreign immigrants to take
an oath not to assault those in
government authority, and not
to publicly uphold the subversion
of the government by violent
means.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-01-09

MILWAUKEE will very likely
want Miss Roosevelt to use the
stuff that made that burg famous
in christening the Emperor of
Germany's yacht, California will
insist on wine, while the Prohibs
and the w. G.. T. U. will likely
ask for water. 1t is likely to re-
suit i'm an international dispute,
in which case the burden of re-
sponsibility will likely have to
rest on Wilhelm S shoulders, and
no matter what may be his de-
cision. he will likely not serve to
make himself chummy with those
who do not favor his views.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-01-09

x-GovERNoR George w. Peck
has been appointed and accepted
the position of comptroller fol
the city Of Milwaukee. 1t must
be that it is mo joke" when al
Ex-Governor accepts a position
comparatively SO humble
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-01-09

Entered at the pOst-Office at WashDurn
Wisconsin. as second-class mail matter.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-01-09

Furnish. d Roons
Med IN ,.onvel5i noes, privilege Of
bath, terms reasonable p. A. OSCAR.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-01-09

The great canal project is one
of the most important and inter
esting matters before Congress.
Whether the Nicaraguan route or
the Panama route will be chosen
is questionable, but it seems Ger
tain that before Congress ad-
journs that the United States
will have enlisted itself in the
project in some manner or other.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1902-12-23
Verdict Apainst Meirs

The second trial of the case of Emily r
Tilton VS.. Lawyer John Meirs was held
before Justice Garrison IN the Supreme
Court last week. At the first trial the
jury disagreed
The suit was for $25, 900 damages and
was instituted by the plaintiff to recover
for the loss of the services of her daugh
ter Eula, whom she charged the defend
ant with. seducing. The daughter was in
court with her baby on her lap, sitting
next to her mother, who was clad in deer
mourning.
In opening for the plaintiff Lawyer
Boyle outlined the facts of the case
They would show that the daughter OF
the plaintiff was betrayed and that the
defendant was the father of the child, thai
the plaintiff suffered the loss of hel
daughters services thereby For this
they asked substantial damages. The
suit was for $4,000.
At the close of the testimony, Justice
Garrison and counsel adjourned to the
small court room where a motion was
made that the jury be instructed to find g
verdict for the defendant on the ground
that the plaintiff had not made out case.
The motion was opposed on the ground
that every fact alleged had been proven
and it was only question for the jury tc
decide the amount of damages
1t was contended that there was no ser
vice established between mother and
daughter and that the girl had given hel
consent to all that had been done.
Judge Garrison overruled this and said
he would charge that she was entitled tc
compensatory damages and also damages
for shame and the debauching of tbs
plaintiffs daughter
The jury rendered verdict against
Meirs for $4,000
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1902-12-23


The Burlington Enterprise tells this
story
There resides at Burr's road, on the
Burlington and Mount Holly branch of
the Amboy division, Pennsylvania rail
road, family by the name of Shemeley,
whose son, Morton, bright lad, several
years ago met with an accident, falling
from tree while engaged in gymnastic
exercise, which resulted in dislocation of
his neck, thus rendering him entirely
helpless.
"The unfortunate young mans only
pleasure seems to be being propped up in
chair at the window, where he can view
the passing trains and exchanging salutes
with the train people who daily hand out
the latest date newspapers and magazines
to help him while away the dreary hours
Locomotive Engineer William Morgan,
Conductor Willetts and other railroad en-
ployes take an interest in keeping young
Shemeley supplied with up-to date litera-
ture, Frank Sterling, the agent at Had
don avenue station, Camden, not forget
ting to forward occasionally a bundle of
monthly periodicals. To add to the COM
fort Of the helpless young man, John w.
Bodine, who is Away glad of an oppor-
tunity to do a kind act for those who are
worthy. learned of Morton Shemeley' IS
condition, and last week forwarded an
invalid rolling chair to Burr's road,
Engineer Morgan being the messenger
who delivered it. Shemeley was taken
by surprise. 1t is. said the family was
not made aware until yesterday the
name of the one who had forwarded
the useful article. Mr.. Bodine dislikei
publicity in such matters, and that is why
the Enterprise has kept!it quiet"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1902-12-23
Sunday Blaze at Burlington.

The firemen of Burlington were called
out early Sunday morning in response to
an alarm from East Burlington, where the
hotel of James Cunningham was on fire.
Mrs Cunningham was awakened about
5 o'clock by cracking sound and on going
close, the rear part of the Cunningham
house and the adjoining property being a
mass of flame.
The fire started on the outside of the
Cunningham house, known as the East
End hotel, and one of row of five two
story frame dwellings belonging to the
George Rigg estate. The building next
TO Cunningham's was used by him fol
storage. The third house from the cor
ner was occupied by Adam Hoffman, the
fourth was unoecupied and the fifth was
the home of Frank Gilbert. All the
houses except the one occupied by MIR.
Gilbert was badly damaged. The latter's
loss will be chiefly by water.
Mr. Cunningham will suffer the great
est loss, all of his household goods being
burned or damaged by water. His loss is
partially covered by insurance. The fam
lily was compelled to seek shelter with
neighbors. The firemen did good work
and saved the front of the buildings
During the fire thieves worked diligently
and in addition to his loss by fire Mr.
Cunningham mourns the loss of a dozer
silver spoons which were wedding gift
1t is thought the fire was of incendiary
origin, and was started by setting fire tC
the weather boards in the back part of th'
Cunningham house.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1902-12-23
Along the Shore,

j. j. Dwyer has been granted license
for his new hotel, the New York, at Lake
wood.
The general report of the Supervising
Agent for Customs to the Secretary of the
Treasury contains the following among
the statistics relative to the customs bust
ness in New Jersey: Little Egg Harbor
(Tuckerton), 80 documents issued to YES
sells; expenses, 1888. Is; average number
of persons employed, 2.
A number of workmen are engaged in
clearing the land at Pine Bay, propos-
ed winter resort not far from Lakewood.
1t is said that four miles of streets will be
laid out this winter, beginning with one
along the water front. 1t is also stated
that work will be started on a club house
or hotel, facing the river on the bluff
overlooking Squally Cove, with view
down the river.
For some time the ocean has been as
serting itself at Barnegat Inlet and max
ing great inroads in the beach adjacent to
the Hotel Oceanic, which was moved in
land some years ago 1000 feet or more,
AID if the sea encroachment continues it
will have to be moved again. Over TWEEN
ty acres of beach have been obliterated,
and the advance shoreward of the beach
line has not been halted, although hun
dreds of sand bags and much brush has
been stacked up in fruitless effort to
halt the havoc. Almost the entire board
walk has been demolished and the situa
ton is becoming serious.
In the Ocean county court, on Tuesday
Harry and Edward Tice, brothers, were
sentenced for chicken stealing. Harry
got two years and Edward six months in
State Prison. The case will be appealed
The defendants were released under bail
Barzillai Garwood, of Germantown,
pleaded guilty of assault and battery on
his wife. Sentence was suspended.
Parker Penn, of Waretown. pleaded
guilty to assault and battery, and SEN
tenee was also suspended.
Daniel Radatz, travelling clock tinker,
was found guilty of the larceny of a
watch from John E. Horner, of Jackson
township. He was sentenced to four
months in the county Jail
Mary Penn pleaded guilty to stealing
groceries from the Tuckerton railroad sta
ton at Waretown junction. She was
given thirty days in the county Jail.
On Wednesday Annie Richardson, col
ored, of Lakewood, was acquitted of a
charge of larceny.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1902-12-23
Riverton is Shocked.

The quiet village of Riverton has had a
shock Samuel Rudderow is coal deal
er. With scarcity of that article the
dealer has had chance to turn from the
tiresome details of business and pay at
tention to matters CT a more trivial nature
family affairs in the Rudderow family
were not moving as smoothly as could be
desired. Mrs Rudderow had left her
home and it was thought there was
possibility of a separation from her hus-
band.
She did not give up all rights to her
home, however, but retained key and
kept some clothing in the house. She
myra, and paid frequent trips to the
Riverton residence.
About week ago Mrs. Rudderow was
called up on the telephone by her hus-
band who wanted to know if she was
coming to Riverton that day. She said
she was not. 1t was Sunday and during
the afternoon Mrs. Rudderow changed
her mind and went to her former home.
Letting herself in with her latch key she
went up stairs to the room where her
clothing was. There she claimed she
met with sight that opened her eyes to
situation that she did not know existed.
Mrs. Rudderow's story before the JUS
tice was that Mr.. Rudderow was in the
house and in bed, but he was not alone
With him was young woman, brunette
with rosy cheeks and bright eyes, The
clothing each wore was very scant Mrs
Rudderow took in the situation and then
proceeded to act. She gathered UT the
young wOman's clothes and tried to Il row
them from the window, but Mr.. Rudde-
row interfered and held his wife until the
other woman had time to dress and leave
the house
In the scuff1e Mrs. Rudderows wrists
were bruised and scratched but the dam
age to her person was not in it with the
injury to her feelings. She came to
Mount Holly and entered complaint be.
fore Justice Jamison, the result being
warrants for the arrest of Mr.. Rudderow
and Miss Jennie G. Wallace. The latter
came to this place on Thursday and had
hearing before the Justice, who, after
hearing the evidence held Miss Wallace to
await the action of the grand jury. Her
mother became her surety in the sum of
$500. Both Mrs. Wallace and her daugh-
ter are wealthy, being heirs of Josiah
Wallace whose estate occupied the at
tention of our courts some time since.
Mr.. Rudderow has not been brought up
yet What turn the case will take in his
instance is not yet certain. The statute
that prevents a husband and wife testify
ing against each other except in matters
of assault and battery seem to make it
favorable for him just at present. The
social position of all concerned give this
case much interest in the neighborhood
where the parties live. Miss Wallace
figured in the Camden courts year or SO
ago as the plaintiff in breach of promise
case.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1902-12-23
Grand Jury Recalled.

Acting under instructions from Judge
Gaskill the Prosecutor of the Pleas had
summons issued by Sheriff Bower recall
ing the grand jury which met in October
When the jury completed it's labors at
that time the foreman requested that the
body be continued subject to the call of
the court to consider any matter of impor-
lance that might be presented.
Consequently, when the jurors received
notices that their services were again in
demand and that they should assemble at
the court house on Friday they naturally
supposed that something of very grave
nature had been discovered which would
not keep until the converting of the grand
jury in January-five weeks hence 1t is
busy season with many, but there was a
good response and II of the 10 who quail
fed in October answered to roll call No
judge was present to instruct the jury on
any particular point and they at once pro-
ceeded to the room to await Developments
With the idea that something of more
judge their surprise when they learned
they were to consider case that was laid
over by them at the former meeting and
to also consider complaint in which they
thought they had already found an indict-
ment.
However, they got to work and re
turned true bills of Indictment against
the following:
Kate Boyd and Harry Boyd, keeping a
disorderly house in Burlington, and il
legally selling liquors.
Charles Riley, placing distractions on
the trolley track between Burlington and
Delanco.
The jury was ready to adjourn by two
O'Clock, but it was stated that Judge Gas
kill could not get here before $50, so a re-
cess was taken until o'clock. Then
word was received that Judge voorhees,
would be in attendance at 2 o'clock and
the jury was notified, but before final ar
rangements could be completed Judge
Voorhees, announced his intention of lsav-
ing town on the 2. 40 train. Finally, at 3
o'clock Judge Hendrickson appeared and
received the report of the jury. With the
fact that another grand jury will sit in a
very short time and with no desire to be
again called unless something should hap
pen that needed heroic treatment the jury
requested that it be discharged for the
term, and Judge Hendrickson granted the
request.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1902-12-23
Moorestown.

Herbert Nelson is suffering with bro
ken wrist, caused while skating.
John Shower has disposed of tract of
land on Kettle Run, in Evesham township,
to Job Braddock for $780,
Owing to break-d down in the gas plant
Moorestown was cut off from its supply
Of this illuminant several times last week.
Real estate agent ]. T. Evans has sold
the ". H. Vanvane property on West
Main street to John Perkins, of Lenola
who will be a resident of Moorestown in
the spring.
William Dennis, a teacher at the
Friends Academy, and Sarah Haines, will
be married on Christmas day in the meet
ing house. They will make their home in
Moorestown, having rental the Young
property on Maple avenue.
A deputy game warden arrested Carlton
Evans and Maurice Rudderow few days
ago for violating the game laws Justice
Evans gave them hearing. The Justice
felt satisfied they were hunting muskrats
and not rabbits and discharged them.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1902-12-23
BordentoWn.

Rev. Edward Mclean, of Dowingtown,
Pa, has declined the call to the rectorship
of Christ P. E. church.
Jacob Miller, Son & Co., shirt manufac-
turers of Philadelphia, who have factory
here, have presented loving cup to Sam
uel R. Magee, the superintendent.
Isaiah Disborough, rs years old, who
lived alone at Bordentown, was found
dead sitting on a lounge Thursday. He
had been i'll with heart trouble during the
night.
Cass Jones was found on the street at
Bordentown at an early hour Saturday
morning badly bruised about the head and
eyes, having been assaulted by some I'M
known persons late Friday night. He
was robbed of silver watch and chain.
He was conveyed to the city hall, after
which he was taken to the home of An
drew Hamilton, his brotherin-law. 1t is
thought he was hit with some blunt in
strument. An effort will be made to find
the parties who assaulted him
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1902-12-23
Was Easy Victim.

James Clark, Medford farmer, fell in
to the hands of highwaymen in Camden
early Sunday morning and but for the
timely arrival of Sergeant Hyde and Po-
liceman Donovan, would have been rob-
bed of his watch and roll of money.
The officers had rescued Clark, who
was drunk, from one crowd of colored
men, and had sent him on his journey out
Kaighn avenue.
After quieting another little racket, the
officers looked to see what progress Clark
was making, but he was not in sight.
Suspecting that he had been held up the
officers hurried around to Baxter street.
Sure enough Clark was in the hands of
the Philistines. He was unconscious on
the floor and two colored men were bend
ing over him.
On the approach of the officers the
thieves fled, taking with them two bun
dies of clothing Clark had.
The officers fired several shots at the
fleeing men, but none of them took effect.
In their flight the highwaymen dropped
the bundles
Clark was sent to the City Hall and the
Recorder gave him ten days.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1902-12-23
Riverside.

Mrs. Mary Schaeffer fell on the ice on
Tuesday, fracturing her arm.
At the regular meeting of the Riverside
Firemen's Relief Association the follow
ing officers were elected: Representative,
Thomas W. Fairbrother; trustees, Samuel
Brown, Adam Krepps;. president, David
Beinderbeck; vice president Henry Stell
wag; treasurer, Louis Schwalber; collector,
Edward Schwabenland.
David Morrison, the bunco man, who
swindled Otto Ransweiler, employed at
the watch case factory here out of nearly
$1,000 by selling him bogus saloon in
Brooklyn, was sentenced to one year and
eight months in Sing Sing prison, on Fri
day, by Judge CRANE. Morrison adver-
tised for partner and Ransweiler took
up with the scheme. After he had paid
the above amount to the promoter, the
latter skipped out. Investigation showed
that the bottles in the saloon were filed
with colored water and there was a guam
tity of empty cigar boxes and few empty
beer kegs
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1902-12-23
Pe1nberton.

Christmas exercises were held in the
Methodist Church on Sunday evening.
Gilbert COLON, who is attending school
at Plainfeld, is home for the holidays.
Rev. Mr.. Dey, of Crozier Seminary, oc-
cupied the pulpit of the Baptist Church
on Sunday.
Mrs. Mary E. White, of Mount Holly,
with her daughters, the Misses Viola and
May, are visiting William E. Gaskill
Rev. ], c. Buchanan, who has been
very sick man, is said to be convalescing,
which is very good news to his many
friends.
At a meeting CT the Firemen's Relief
Association Monday night, the following
officers we're elected; President, Benjamin
White; Vice President, J. G. Montgom-
cry; Secretary, James B. Hawkins; Treas
urer, William H. Bishop; Collector. II.
Colby Budd; Trustee, ]. Howard Burr
There was a sound of revslry by
night" on Wednesday when terrific din
aroused the entire town. There were ex-
plosions that seemed to indicate that the
entire militia was out at rifle practice.
Then there were toots from horns bell
ringing and other sounds that caused
much wonderment and some worriment
The cause was soon discovered. The
citizens were serenading Great Sachem
White and his bride. They did it well
and the big brave never showed the white
feather until the crowd began to give the
war dance Then Blanche could not stand
it any longer He held council and de
eided that he must loosen his wampum
belt and satisfy the warriors who had as
sembled in front Of his wigwam. With a
bold face he went forth and said he would
extend the pipe of peace, but the crowd
said one pipe would not go, they must
have cigars. SO the cigars were fur
nished. Then the visitors said they were
hungry and thirsty and if the Great
Sachem did not want the war dance begun,
with funeral chant thrown in, he had
better do something quick. So two
TRUSTEES were called and the assembled
crowd were taken to q nearby wigwam
where they ate, drank and were merry.