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The Jennings daily record., 1902-09-04
The Monarch
Shir ts are, the
best made, $1.OO
to So. so. E. i.
w alker has the
exclusive sale in
Jennings.
A Good Criterion.

A stranger who may chance to
be in our midst, and wishing to
know how Jennings is from q
business standpoint, has only to
take visit to the freight depot
and see the large amount OF
freight that is arriving here daily.
That will convince him that We
are pushing things to the front
from a business standpoint.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-09-04
Idaho Democrats Meet.

Special to the Record.
Pocatello, Idaho, Sept. 4 The
democratic state convention was
called to order here this morning !.
Candidates will be nominated for
governor, lieutenant governor
and other officials to be voted for
The Jennings daily record., 1902-09-04
To See the Country.

Messrs. E. +. Rowson, J. P.
Haber, S. J. johnson and Il.
Tahenstock will leave this even
ing on a trip to Lake Arthur,
Klondike, Lakeside, Lowry, etc.
They are evidently out for "busi-
ness of private nature. "
The Jennings daily record., 1902-09-04

For sale-Two lots in the town
of Lake Arthur. Well located on
principal street. Term cash.
See Rev. A. W. Turner. 21O 81
The Jennings daily record., 1902-09-04

H- Water clste1 rs, oil tanks,
for w.a.suns or reservoirs, see j.
B. Kj'ijuger, Jennings, La.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-09-04
;f. one f:'7ppenings.

Items Concerning Jonninea 4
and the Neighborins Country. ,5s
The Jennings daily record., 1902-09-04
The Monarch
Shirts are the
best made, 81. 90
to $3.50. 3. +.
w alker has the
exclusive sale in
Jennings.
Furniture for Sale.

A lot of household furniture al
most new for sale at q bargain
Also new single buggy. Enquire
of e. P. Kistner, or address box
2O8.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-09-04
Wagons WagonsI

Yes, we have them. Tho cole
brated Old Hickory, Studebker
and Stoughton; the three best
grades of wagons sold in Lcuisi
ana. Don't fail to get our prices
before you purchase.
Rice sacks, it will pay you te
examine them.
Our buggies, surries and phae-
tons are up to date styles.
We carry a full line of harness
and harness parts, saddles, etc.
Agents. Carr Scott engines,
separators and wiad stackers,
James Leftil ,S Co. 5 stationary
engines, Morris deep well
pumps,
W., are now ready to contract
for irrigating wells for 1908, also
engines and pumps.
LOUISIANA MACHINE & WE'LL
WoRKs Co., LTD.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-09-04
ANNOUNCEMENT.
FOR CONGRESS-.

We are hereby authorized to
announce the candidacy of VIM.
Felix, of Rapides parish, for con-
eyress from the Seventh congress
s,onal district, subject to the
action of the democratic party of
the district.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-09-04
For Sale.

Lots on East Academy and
First streets; also South Main
street Q8lI L. T.. MORSE
The Jennings daily record., 1902-09-04
4 SAD sDA APPOINTMENT.

Ineffective liver medicine is a
disappointment, but you don't
want to purge, strain and break
the glands of the stomach and
bowels. DeWitt's Little Ea, ly
Risers never d'sappoiut. They
cleanse the system Of all poison
and putrid matter and do it so
gently that one enjoys the pleas.
ant effects. They are tonic to
the liver. Dure blliousness, tor
pid liver and prevent fever.
The Owl Drug Store.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-09-04

Two boys wanted to learn the
printing business. Apply at
DIR MNr.xa ~ 10 -
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-11-13
Farming Lands.

III acres, lying on the waters Of Crook
ed creek; - acres m timber, l2G acres in
good state OF cultivation. Frame house
OF four rooms, plenty 81 stock water,
good orchard and stables. This h de
sIrable farm, miles from Marion, close
10 school house and church. Price low
terms easy.
40 acres, more or less, in Marion pre-
clnct No. 3, SIX miles from Marion, / 1 4
miles from Nation. Two story house
OF ! rooms; good stables and barn; 100
acres cleared; all in good state Of cult
vatlon; 20 acres in timber; good well and
stock water; two small tenant houses
This can he made one - the best farms
Ia Crlttenden county. Price exceeding
~ low; easy terms.
About 200 acres about one half mile
below mouth OF Tradewater river, on
the ONO river, 100 acres in good state Of
cultivation ltwonty acres good river bot
tom remainder IN timber Three room
frame house, orchard, good pecan orch
ard. Price $500 Il cash, balance IN
/, 2 . and years, at 6 per cent utter
est.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-11-13

Control of the next House will
remain with the Republicans. La
test figures on the result of the
election last week give them a ma
jority of twenty-six with two dis
tricts in doubt The returns show
Republicans 205; Democrats 179.
The two doubtful districts are the
First and Second California, with
chances of the Democrats carry
ing them. Democrats claim some
of the districts now in the Repub
lican column, but they can not
overcome the lead of their oppo.
nents.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-11-13
Will Furnish You a Home
Either in Marion or in the County.
JUST READ OUR LIST:

J'3 acres near Baker, about ten mile.
from Marion on Weston and Mar,
road, 4 miles from Mattoon, 30 ACRE.
f M cultivation, balance in timber mos.
- land IA creek bottom; an ever.A.tir,
spring and good wells; house ~ nom.
VIII sell at a low price on easy term.
Fine mineral prospects.
400 acres near Rodney, in two Tract.
~ 200 acres each, will sell single or a.
gether, 20 acres In cultivation, ls1 b.
timber; II miles from Marion. maj
route; near school house and churchr.
well watercd, good fences, bug barns.
ono q room hoLse. one 3 room hou-,.
land ~ rich. VIII sell for sl,0U for .I..
or tract sl6O0. one e. 900. Easy term,
About bO acres, 200 acres IN a good
state ~ cultivation. bAlanoo "a tiiat.~,.
Two story frame house Of seven rooms
two orchards, two tenement house.
three barns, one 1876 a.. good stable
On Bells Mines and Weston road n
miles from Weston, land lying on Camp
creek, about 20 acres fine creek bottom
This - one Of the best farms IN Cntter
den county. 5000; easy terms
22I acres Of line farming land on the
Tradewater river In Crittendcn county,
near Rodney, and II miles from Sulh
van; 100 acres cleared, balance IN line
timber, 20 10 80 bushels OF corn 10 the
acre raised on this land. Two splendid,
everlasting springs; three comfortable
tenant houses; will sell on easy terms
Persons desiring a fine farm at low
price will do well TO see this land. For
further particulars call on Bourland &
Walker.
$50 acres, mile south OF Sheridan, On
Wallace Ferry road. Will be sold a. a
whole or divided into two farms: 40
acres on West side OF Wallace Ferry ruad
aud ITO acres on East side Of road. The
West side has two-story log house Of
rooms, everlasting water; 7 acres tim
Der, remainder in good state OF cultit
ton; : springs aud cistern. East side 3
room house, stable, cistern. 80 acres tll
liable. 20 acres timber. THIS farm Is o
Gated IN the mineral belt, only II miles
from the "Old Jim" zinc mine. Ii IS
worth the price for agricultural pur
poses.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-11-13
City Property.

\ two story frame house Of : rooms,
tao lots, 10 the city - Marion. Two
good wells and outbuildings. Offered
at "A price that will sell a.
House Of . rooms, pantry. double ,e.
randa, two wells. good stable. buggy
house and smoke house. nearly 3 acres
OF ground, l1l feet front. ground laws
we'll good fences and property IN splcn
did repair; situated Just outside II the
corporate limits u Marion. Price low
Terms one third cash. balance one. two
and three years, at q Per cent interest.
House and lot on Bellcyille street. ,n
East Marion. Lot 50t2-O feet. House
OF five rooms, good well, clstern. large
stable, smoke house aud every thing rnn-
vcnient. This is desirable property and
: located IN the growing part Of Marion
Price reasonable.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-11-13
COUNTY COURT NOTES.

County court was in session
Monday. A number of road cases
were called and continued. A
number of administrators settle.
ments were presented in court and
ordered continued, for exception
until the December term.
The will of Mr.. l., II. Paris, de.
ceased was presented in court
Paul |. Paris was appointed as ex-
ecutor of the will in compliance
with the will of the late l.. II.
Paris.
Wyatt Hunt, Henry Swansey,
and ODE Hunt were appointed ap-
praisers of l., H. paris estate.
j. K, Lotion appointed guardi-
an of Susie Lotion.
j. B. Simpson appointed execu-
tor of the will of Sarah Waggoner
X. l.. Moore resigned as admin
istrator of the E. G. Moore estate,
and j, Il, Summerville was APP
pointed administrator.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-11-13

Fletcher, J w % acres near James
Stephens, in No. 2 for 1901, sl,G
Sallee, | q l lot in Marion for 1901 a., 81
Tsber, Jas IL 8 acres near Joe Rush
ing in Marion No 2 for 1901, $40
Wilson, VIM col. lot in Marion for
1901, 40
Hughes, Mahala, 100 acres nearJF
Flanary for 1900 and 1901, 1878
johnson, ID A 30 acres near George
Lawrence for 1900, 40.
Lewis, X l. 40 acres near Joe Kirk
Mcdaniel, j ID i3 acres near John
Ragin for 1900, 30
Vanhoozer, S G 70 acres near A Be
bout in Marion No 2 for 1901 $50
Wynn I M lot in Reptor for 1901, 20
Coan. j ii 20 acres near Jno Crouch
in No 3 for 1901, $50
Guess. 43 acres near Owen Boaz
in No 3Ifor 1901, jij
Joyce, M V b 100 acres near Joe Nc
Dowell in No 8, for 1901, go
Ainsworth, j w agent for w II Da.
Wis 80 acres near Sam Curnel in
No > for 1901, go
Murphy, Hodge ITO acres near ID b
Stallion in No for 1901, $50
Trail in No for 1901, "''' " $50
Weldon, I A 30 acres l. A Weldon
in No for 1901, so
This Nov. IL, 1902.
JOHN 7. pICKENs, E'seH
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-11-13
For further particulars write to call at Press Office
lfyou have property for sale, will sell it tor you
BOURLAND & WALKER. MARION KY

Farmer, A l., 40 acres near T l.
Hughes, in No &, for 1900 and
1901 s9,sC
Thomas, w l.. 40 acres near j NJ
Brantley, in Bells Mines, No 7,
for 1900 1896
Cruce, Dick CcoD lot in Marion for
l9Jo s5,55
Brooks, Chas. 10 acres near Bill
Bennett IN No. 3, for 1900 and
1901 lao
Slaughter, l., ? acres near f. Greg
DRY, for 1900 and 1901 1865
Gilbert, Brice, 100 acres near Henry
Thompkins, in Bells Mines, No.
Z, for 1899 an
Todd, j +, Ij acres near II G. Brown
IN Marion. No =, for 1901 $40
Todd, X A, 33 acres near II G Brown
Tor l"l 1910
Wilson, & G, / lot in Marion for
1901 500
for 1900 81 o.
Stone, Harry, II acres near NJ Gaia.
gan, fol- 1900 and 1901 1856
Crawford, j S iG acres near John
Baird in Marion No /, for 1901 S..
Murphy, 7 L, | lot in Marion, for
l9ol 5000
Buhr, Henry, gdn Rushing heirs,
"a acres near l. III Paris, for 1899
and 1901 s6.oi
Carrlck, X. g., lot in Marion for
leOl' $500
Young, OS, lot in Marion for
ivoi, $500
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-11-13

election will be in the Fourth,
Eighth and Thirteenth judicial
districts, Judges T. j. Num-, W.
E Settle and Henry 5. Baker.
Those most prominently mention
ed this early for the appointments
are the Hon Polk Latfoon of Mad
isonville to succeed Judge Num-
:, Hodge of Caldwell, Judge Orr,
of Hopkins, and j. f. Gordon, of
jacksonville are also mentioned
for Nunn's place; the Hon b. W.
Bradburn of Bowling Green, to
succeed Judge Settle. and the
Hon Asher Ct. Caruth of Louis
vile to succeed Judge Barker.
There will likely be several others
recommended for the places, es-
pecially from the Louisville dis
trict.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-11-13
Representative Cannon. OF

Representative Cannon, of Hi.
nois, in all probability will be the
next speaker of the House. This
fact is conceded in Washington.
There will be a campaign in the
interest of Dalzell, but this will
represent merely tactical move
to get him the craftsmanship of
the Ways and Means Committee,
a position which would carry with
it the floor leadership of the
House.
The high tariff people want Mr.
Dalzell to have this position Co.
ming from Pittsburg he represents
more tariff interests than any one
man.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-11-13
ROAD ROLLER.

Last week representative of
steam roller manufacturing com
pany was in town interviewing thu
city and county authorities rela
tive TO the sale of steam roller
for our streets and roads. That q
heavy roller would be of great ad.
vantage to our street building and
road working is evident to any
body who take interest in these
two commendable improvements.
The solid packing of the rock
placed on our streets by a heavy
roller would make the streets, up
on which we are spending a good
deal of money, compact and ready
for immediate use, and prevent
the wear that afterwards causes
extra expenses in re-rocking. The
same can truthfully be said of our
country dirt roads. \ good deal
of interest has been aroused in
road working. and the past few
years has seen a woderful improve
ment in road working in the coun-
try. The oyerseers and the hands
are taking a pride in this matter,
and they are to be congratulated
upon an exhibition of this spirit
of improvement, and their
work should be encouraged
in "A substantial way by giving
them all of the advanta res neces.
sary TO make their work perma-
nent. The roads are nicely bed.
ded in many road precincts, but
when tina fall rains come, the dirt
is still loose and washes, especial
ly if not thoroughly packed. The
heavy roller will pack these beds
Immediately after the working,
and make the work permanent,
The rollers, it is true, will cost
something, but if they preserve
the beds, reasonable amount Of
money thus expended will save
the re-working and re- bedding ev.
cry year, and will ultimately save
money for the taxpayer Our pre-
sent county judge is showing a
disposition to improve our high
ways, and it affords the Press
pleasure to support him in this
commendable, economic spirit.
The roads are our local avenues of
commerce, and the farmer is as
much commercial man as any
body else, He must deliver his
product when sold, and it is as
much to his advantage to have
good roads as it is to the buyer
Of that product TO have railroads.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-11-13
LIvINGsToN's VOTE.
CALDwELL's VOTE.
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.

Charles Cook, the eighteen year
old son of Mr.. Fred Cook, of the
Fords Ferry neighborbood, was
seriously injured last week, while
loading double barrel shotgun.
One barrel was discharged while
the young man was loading the
other barrel. The shot took effect
in the right side and lungs, The
boy is in a critical condition.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-11-13

The elevation to the appellate
bench of three circuit judges will
make as many vacancies for Gov.
Beckham to fill before January lst
next, and speculation is already
rife as to whom he may appoint
The appointment will be for one
year. Already the Governor has,
since he has been in office had the
appointment of seven circuit judd
ges in the state, five to fill vacan.
cies and two new ones in the Lou
isville district, and these vacancie
increase the number to ten.
The vacancies caused by the
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-11-13
SherifS Sale
For Taxes.

/ 10y Virtue OF taxes que Irltteuuen
county and Jno. I. Pickens, TX s. &C.
for the years ls9s, 1899, 1900 and 1901
amounting 10 the sum Of - /. or
one Of my deputies, will, on Monday the
sth day Of Dec 1902, between the hours
OF 10 o'clock, 4. NJ. o., aud o'clock, T. NJ -,
at the court house door in Crittenden
County, Ky, expose to PUBLIC SALE,
to the highest bidder, for cash in hand,
the following property tor so much
| thereof as may be necessary TO satisfy
| the amount OF the taxes due aforesaid
and costs, 10 wit:
Bennett, Robert, D acres near Dalton
IN Dycusburg, No. ,, for 1895 $50
Henson, John A, 4 acres near r. n.
in Dycusburg No. 2, for 1895, 1899
1900 5000
Jones, VIM. lot in Dycusburg for
1895 g..
Scott, X. r., lOi acres near 5. II.
Cassidy, for lS9s sG.iJ
Shewcraft. Jas. 90 acres near G.. W.
Parish, for 1898 &34j
Teer, Geo. A. % acres near \. j.
Stinnett, for 1898 sigO
Ellis Dave, 10 acres near Isaac Tr
bue' in Hurricane, No ., for 1898 g..
Lynn, Jas. A, 40 acres near VIM.
Hardin, for 1898 1913
Vinson, Geo. (col.l 10 acres near Geo
Thompson for 1898 $3.50
Ballard, G.. l.. 9 acres near f.. w.
Jones, in Marion, No |, for 1899 $3.50
Woods, Rosa coll lot in Marion
for 1898 s2.3j
Churchwell, Ed. | lot in Marion,
for 1899 500
Conger, Emanuel, ~ acres near B.
p. Butler, in Marion, No. !, for
1899 and 1900 $3.50
Dunning, j II l2i acres near VIM.
Mayes for 1899 slO.45
Hughes, John O, 40 acres near j
Hughes, 1899 $3.50
jackson, Nancy, 30 acres near John
Dunning, for 1899 and 1901 $40
Moore, h NJ lot in Marion for 1898
and 1899 sl0.45
Deboe, John CSC acres in Marion
Precinct, No. 2, for 1898, 1899,
1900 and 1901 1915
Nichols, w A Gag acres near Geo.
Boaz, in Dycusburg, for 1899
and 1901 sS.45l
Richards, Guile, lot in Dycusburg
for 1899 s2.45
Champion, +, 81 acres near II. p.
Barnes, in Union, No. 4, for 1899 81 50 |
Riley, Finis, 80 acres near John
Hodge, for 1899, 1900 and 1901 ga 60
Belts, ID G acre near LYDIA Clark
in No. D, for 1899 sO.4O
Harrington, j III. ST. 100 acres near G.
Shepherd, in No. 3, for 1899 and
1900 slj.20
johnson, G. w gdu for Watson heirs
$50 acres near Dave Wolford, in
No. for 1899 $3.50
Manus, M M, % acres near w N
Lynn. for 1899, 500
Brook, j o, lib acres near Felix Cox
for 1880 ss.15
1893 sl.aOl
Baird, John G, l25 acres near Grant
Baird, in Marion No /, for 1900
and 1901, slO.75I
Baldwin, A NJ, l lot in Marion, for
1900 s34O
Bob, lot 10 Marion, for
1900 and 1901 S5.S0l
Frazil, Mrs. s, l lot in Marion, for
1900 and 1901 slG.4Ol
Hurst. Martha, AZ acres near b G
Marvel, for 1900 si,i5
Johnson, Balls, l lot in Marion, for
1900 $3.50
Holster, 5 X, 80 acres near DIR Ora
YES in No 3. 1900 and 1901 3.
Hill, Mrs Dizzy, l OF in Dycusburg
for 1900 and 1901 s7,4Ol
dayhugh, j S, ! lot in Dycusburg {
for 1900 S4,65
Mrs 9, 20 acres pear Geo
Brown, in Mob, for 1900 and 1901 s5,oO
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-11-13

Representative Dalzell. of Penn
sylvania, has announced his can
didacy for the speakership of the
House He claims to have the
support of Senator Quay.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-11-13

1t is hard to realize that Con.
gresham. elect Ollie James was
once a page in the House of Rep
resentatIves, He can be counted
on to create the impression of an
entire volume when he becomes a
full-hedged member of that body
in March.-Louisvi lie Times.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-11-13
MARRIAGE LICENSE.

Fred Cruce and Miss Cannie
Tabor.
Henry Conger and Miss Myrtle
Landram.
George K. Perkins aud Miss
Lottie Moseley.
ID. Il, James and Miss Julia
Hall,
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-11-13

Chairman Griggs, of the demo
cratic congressional committee,
recommends to the democrats that
the headquarters be kept open in
Washington preparatory to the
campaign of 1904.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-11-13

The poor showing made by the
Republicans in Kentucky last
week is said to have discouraged
Commissioner Yerkes, of the In
ternal Revenue Bureau, from
becoming a gubernatorial candi-
date.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-11-13

The Republican majority in In
diana is estimated at $4,000. They
hay 70 a secure hold on the Legisla-
ture. Four Democratic Congress
men were elected.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-11-13

Judge Darby, the defeated can
didate for Appellate Judge, will
probably be the Republican can
didate for circuit Judge of this
district
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-11-13

James b. Frazier, the Democra-
tic candidate for Governor of Ten
nessee, has majority of nearly
$4,000. The Republican MAORI
ty in Ohio, with only few pre-
cincts to hear from is over 90
OOO
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-11-13
ANNOUNCEMENT.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE,
We are authorized to announce
T. EVERETT BUTLER

candidate for Representative from
Crittenden and Livingston counties IN
the next General Assembly OF Kentucky,
subject TO the action OF the Democratic
party.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-11-13

LOST-Between Shady Grove
and Marion, on Sunday, Sept II,
= black wood flute in leather case,
ivory head joint, from s to 10 keys
Will pay liberal reward for return
Robt Fisk,
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-11-13

The official count will make
some changes in the figures given
in both the Congressional and APP
pellate races, and will doubtless
add to James majority.
The Crittenden county man car
ried the First district by larger
majority than any candidate for
Congress ever received in the dis
trict in an of year.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-11-13
JAMES MAJORITY
Will Reach 5000. NUNS Ma
jority About 5000.
A LIGHT VOTE WAS CAST.

Ollie James majority over hit
opponent, DR. Linn is between T.,
500 and 5000.
Linn carried Caldwell county
by 80 votes.
Mum carried fourteen of the
eighteen counties of the Appellate
district. Darby carried Hopkins,
Crittenden, Caldwell and Chris.
tian.
The vote was light throughout
the districts.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-11-13
Gbs 1aTe&<.
K. 9. WALKER, Publisher
WALTER WALKER, Manager.

OBITUARIES: Not exceeding 10 lines
will be published free Of charge. All
over 10 lines at cents per line.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECTFUL 90
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-04
RAILROAD TO TIDE WATER
THAT WAS NOT CONSTRUCTED
1t Caused the Greatest Revolution the Hard Coal Business
Has Ever KnoWn-Company Chartered to Build 1t
About to Pass Out of Existence.

The New York, Wyoming and West
ern Railroad company is about to be
given it's death blow. Application was
made to court, here, yesterday, by it's
incorporators for permission to dissolve
the company and surrender its charter,
March 81 was fixed as the time for
hearing the application.
This is the road originally planned by
the independent operators to secure
better rates to tidewater. The big car
rying companies, which We're also min
ing companies We're not giving the in
dividual operators what they thought
was a fair deal in the matter of rates,
and when the carriers turned deaf
ear to repeated entreaties for the re-
dress of their grievance, the indepen-
dents got together subscribed lot Of
money and proceeded to the construc-
ton of road of their own.
1t was to extend from Pittston to
Belyidere, n. j., and thence across New
Jersey to the seaboard. The Pennsyl-
Vania end of the line was to he the
New York Wyoming and Western, T..
l.. Fuller T. Il. Sturges, William Con-
nell. Il. Il. Jones. Simpson & Watkins,
Jermyn & Co., and most of the other
DlB nut pSuuNlil todl men we're dllloHS
the stockholders.
Whether or not their road was at
any time a close approach to reality,
is neither here nor there. Seven thous-
and tons Of rails We're bought and scat
tered along the Pocono and several
corps of engineers sent out for several
months figuring on routes and, Incl
dentally, making the farmers of Monroe
and Northampton counties happy in
the contemplation of profitable real es-
tate deals While the rails We're gath
ering rust and the engineers wearing
out shoe leather, the Independents were