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Middletown transcript., 1903-10-05
GOSSIP OF WILMINGTON CONFERENCE

The election OF bishops, FIVE at least,
successors to Bishops William X. Ninde
and John F. Hurst, deceased, and Bis
hops Edward G. Andrews, Stephen M.
Merrill and John M. Walden, who will
be retired on account of advanced age
and failing health, will be an interesting
feature of the quadrennial session of the
General Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, which will be held
in Los Angeles, CAL, next May. Many
ministers are mentioned at this early
date as probable candidates, and the
number doubtless will be greately in
creased early in the Spring. Among
those now suggested include Rev. Henry
Baker, d. D., formerly Of Wilmington,
but now of New Haven, Conn, and Rev.
w. /. S. Murray, D. d., pastor of St.
Panl's Church, Wilmington. DR.. Muir
rays friends are also suggesting him for
the position of recording secretary of
the Methodist Episcopal Board of Church
Extension, which was made vacant by
the death of Rev. ]. S. ]. Mcconnell,
d. D., of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Times.
Middletown transcript., 1903-10-05
LASH APPLIED
TO -FOUR VICTIMS
Punishment inflicted on
Wrong-doers at County
WorkhouSe.
WITNESSED BY MEN ONLY

A new state OF affairs characterized
the whippings at the New Castle County
workhouse Saturday morning. No per
son who was not twenty-one years ole
was allowed in the stockade where thu
lash was applied and women were alst
excluded.
However, there were three or four VINO
stood around the gate to get a glimpse
inside, but when the first man was led out
the iron gate was shut and for the tlrst
time in its history whipping was done IN
Delaware behind closed doors.
Punishment Soon Over.
The whipping did not require out
about eight minutes, during which time
the following were punished:
George Armstrong, 10 lashes.
Frank Weldin, Is lashes.
William, alias Bunny" Harris, 10
lashes.
Thomas Murphy, 20 lashes.
At 1O.15 Murphy was placed in the
pillory where he stolidly stood for one
honr, hardly moving muscle.
After his time in the pillory had ex-
pired the whippings began and were
rushed through by Deputy Warden
Crawford, who in the absence OF Warden
Meserve, who is attending convention
Of prison wardens in Louisville, applied
tile lash.
Was Dismal Scene.
The scene was a dismal one. The
Icaden clouds overhead threatening to
let loose downpour every minute and
chill wind blowing through the stock
ade which made the victims shiver as
they were brought out from their warm
cells with barred backs.
There was a decided improvement in
the department of the crowd over that
of last Saturday. While waiting for the
victims to be brought out hum of sui
dued conversation passed over the throng,
which probably numbered 200, but upon
the appearance of the prisoners death
like silence reigned and the resounding
thud Of the cat -'o-nine tails rs it fell upon
the backs Of the unfortnnates could be
plainly heard in all parts Of the stockade.
No Sound Uttered By Victims.
Not one of those whipped uttered
sound during the application OF the
lash, although all cringed beneath its
stngiGg blows.
Only once was there sign Of disorder
when some one in the crowd cried out
as Bunny" Harris was being taken
away. Good boy, Bunny" The man
was Immediately rebuked by guard.
Murphy's back showed the effects Of
the punishment more than any of the
others, although Warden Crawford laid
the: IaslIes on with firm hand, there
were no cruel twists to the tails of the
"cat," but each blow was solidIy struck
and counted.
Middletown transcript., 1903-10-05
WANT TO ABOLISH WHITE CAPS

The white Summer caps OF the Penn
syIvania Railroad employees will be dis
carded to-day; together with the Summer
uniforms. The blue cloth caps will be
worn. The men all welcome the change
as the duck caps, aside from soiling easily,
crush and become deformed if handled
at all roughly.
There las been some talk of making
a petition to the Brotherhood Of Railway
Trainmen to abolish the white caps
There are but few roads in the East using
them beside the Pennsylvania system.
Middletown transcript., 1903-10-05
L1CENs sEs.

1sT OF PERSONS LICENSED II
Lretail goods, wares and merchandise;
and other property Of whatsoever hipu'
manufacturers Of all kinds. persons
cersed to sell intoxicating liquors eat
IN houses. real estate agents DfoAeis'
auetioneers, photographers. lawyers, con
ra,ancerr M doctors, dentists, stations. cir-
srsas ms veterinary, gypsy. peddlers IL
censes and special licenses to sci, 80,
eating liquors. merry go -rouna, 30 80
nc,nhar + A D. 1902, to September oo'
a D. 1903 with the sum by them re- re-
!, spcct,vely 4 paid for each license to the
Clerk CT the Peace Of New Castle county ans
for the use of the state of Delaware, ana
nawnbro' 'sers and junk dealers for the use
Of New Castle county.
: WINFIELD S. QUIGLEY. 2. r.
yibninsto. Del, September 80. l9oS,
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31
Camper. Must Have Licenses.

]. NJ. Woodward, state game COM
missioner. returned to Denver recently
from the western part of the state,
wherc he went to look at the condition
Of affairs over there and especially the
condition of the trout in the streams
of sthe state. He stated that he had
placed 100000 spawn In the fish hatch
cry at Steamboat Springs. He said that
while the trout in the state were not
healthy at this time they were much
better than they had been. He stated
that during the spawning season the
fish ate hut little. and became very
poor, but that from now on they would
improve and before a month was over
they would be in excellent condition.
Mr.. Woodward stated that he had
come to the conclusion that it was a
part of the duty of his office to look
after the forest reserve. Especially did
it come under his province when 1t
came to granting licenses for camping.
There has been law on the statute
books" said Mr.. Woodward, since
1901, which stated that every party in
the state that goes camping should
have camping license. do not be-
lieve that one party in fifty gets one Of
these when they go out. l discovered
something over thirty Of these parties
while l was out on my last trip over
the state and l failed to find a single
license.
Il am going after this matter and l
am going to see that the law is en-
forced or dropped, one of the two The
state ought to have the money for
these licenses and the law ought to be
enforced. Then, too, if all campers had
to get licenses and did get them, 1t
would be certain that we would not
have irresponsible parties in the for
ests Of the state who set fire to the re-
serves. ! consider that this much of
preserving the forests of the state be-
longs to this department as well as to
the land board"
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31
UphoIds Flat Tax Decision.

In the case of the United States Re-
duction and Refining Company against
Charles Crouter, former State Auditor.
Judge Carpenter in the District Court
at Denver Ju,y goth, gave Judgment
to the plaintiff for $10.344.41. In rem
dering his decision Judge Carpenter
stated that he agreed with the opinion
handed down by Judge Dixon, who
held that the revenue act OF 1901 was
invalid.
There were two questions involved
in the suit, he said. One that Of the
constitutionality of the act, and the
other as to whether payments Of fiat
taxes made by the plaintiffs were vol
untary. He had examined the matter
carefully and found that he must agree
with the ruling Of Judge Dixon. The
plaintiff corporation, with a number of
others interested in the action will re-
ceive back s10.344 Of fiat tax which
they paid under protest
In regard to the case Attorney Cen
eral Miller stated that the people Of the
state would not appeal the case. THAT
act Of 1901" said Mr.. Miller, has been
decided unconstitutional often enough
and do not think that II would do ID
any good to keep appealing this case,
and we will not, therefore, do auythinr
further with the case. The Inheritance
taxes which accrued under tue working
OF the act Of 1901 cannot be collected.
Tor the act was invalid and that 4 ali
there u to It."
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31
State School for Girls.

Because of the rumors which have
been affoat in the corrid ors of the state
house and elsewhere regarding mis-
management at the State Industrial
School for Girls. says the Denver Re-
publican Of July 18th, Governor Pea
body, accompanied by DR.. Eleanor
Lawney, president of the State Board
of Charities and. Corrections, and DR..
d. II. Dougan and Secretary Hagar of
the same board, swept down on the
home yesterday without announcing
their coming. hoping in this way to
get clear insight into the inner work
ings of the home.
The rumors which had been afloat
were to the effect that on Thursday
night five girls escaped from the home
and that the flight was due to a con-
dition of things which made it un-
bearable for them. II was also said, in
effect, that new solitary confinement
cells were being constructed, with Q
view to returning to the old methods
of punishment. ard that the fear OF
this caused almost daily attempts at
escape
When the rumors reached the ears
Of Secretary Hagar he at once institu-
ted an investigation in the city. and
learned that they were without founda-
tion. Wishing to make 1t doubly sure
he intended to visit the home unex-
pectedly yesterday afternoon and in
spect 1t thoroughly. questioning the in
mates and getting all the information
he could.
Before starting he apprlsed Governor
Peabody OF his purpose, and the latter
at once announced that he had been
desirous Of visiting the home for some
time. He thought 1t best to take with
him the president of the Board Of
Charities and Corrections, and such
other members as would wish to 70.
No notice was given Of the intended
visit, and the party walked from the
station at Morrison to the home. Here
they found that q general house-clean-
ing was In progress, and that every
thing for this reason was upside down
The party at once commenced inyesti-
cations, examining the inmates of the
home, the sanitary conditions and the
treatment accorded the girls. ~ -
They found that no attempt at es.
cape had been made on Thursday or
since June 25th. The inmates ouestion.
ca. according to the report. said fhat
tney were all % well satisfied a M
person would be who is deprived 81
freedom. The food was exceilenf snd
the genral treatment was all that couIS
be desired. - >s >',~'S
The only censure which the viaitora
had for the board Of control va ~
condition Of the plantation; il Wa
thought that the orchard was neslected
.aaa ana portions Of the farm needed attsn-'
y n !. {. ~
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

The State Land Board has decided
that the Colorado Fuel and Iron Com
pany must obey the instructions OF
Mineral Superintendent Cowdy or lose
the famous Forbes coal mine. This
mine which is near Trinidad. is of al
most incalculable value to this COM
pany. for 1t furnishes practically all OF
the coal used in the company's fur
naces in Pueblo, and the cancellation
of this lease would cause the plant
there to suspend business perhaps for
months. The trouble arose over ques-
ton OF the best way Of mining. The
company wished to leave large
amounts Of coal in the various drifts
to serve as braces. Mr.. Cowdy insisted
that this coal be removed and its place
taken by wooden uprights. The COM
pany refused to do this and the order
issued by the land board is the out
come.
State Engineer Carpenter says that
there have been some reservoirs In the
state too full for the safety of the peo-
pie In their vicinity. This was espe-
cially so in the POudre valley, where
two reservoirs were filled much above
the safety mark. H. l.. Reid was sent
to investigate the matter. He has made
his report to the Office and there is no
longer any danger anticipated from
this source. Terry's lake. at Fort Col
Inns. was another lake which was not
considered safe. and while no one in
the. State Engineers Office would say
that the lake was unsafe, still 1t was
stated that the lake had not been in
spected for several years and 1t might
not be in good shape. Professor Car
penter proposes to examine all of the
dams and reservoirs in the state. but
he states that he is Handicapped be-
cause of the lack of funds.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

Mrs. Anderson, q pr0mind
society. woman of Jacksonv|
Fla, daughter of Recorded
Deeds, West, says:
There are but few wives
mothers who have not at timed
dured agonies and such pain as
women know of. Iwish such wd
knew the value of Lydia e. RI
hams Vegetable Compound
is remarkable medicine, differed
action from any other Lever knew
thoroughly reliable.
II have seen cases where wd
doctored for years without permai
benefit who were cured In less
three months after taking your n
table Compound, while Others
were chronic and incurable calns]
cured, happy, and in perfect b
after thorough treatment with
medicine. / have never used it M
without gaining great bene6l
lew doses restores my strength
appetite, and tones .up the Il
system. Your medicine has been
and found true, hence ! fully end
IT, Mrs. r. A. ANDERSON. 2o5 VI
ington St., Jacksonville, Fla. II
Zorydt v ovtgiAaf Of ABOVE .tsstisoniai psoaa1l
s"snsss cannot b psodsosf. =
The experience and testim1
Of some OF the most noted we
OF America go to prove, boz
Q question, that Lydia e.
hams Vegetable Compound
correct all such trouble at
by removing the cause, and
storing the organs to Q hes
and normal condition.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

Pleasure is not all pleasure. Every
victory has dozen defeats back OF it.
The recollection of other disappoint-
ments is bound to have a tinge Of
bitterness, however sweet the gath
cred fruit may be.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31
MANY CHILDREN ARE s,cv

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for a
used by Mother Gray. nurse in Ch5I
Home. New York. cure Summer Co..
Fevcrishness. Headache. Stomach n,
Teething Disorders and Destroy Wos,
all Druggists. 2sc. Sample mailed II
Address Allen S. Olmsted. lie Roy.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

One who remembers Emerson now
recalls that when rallied on his fond.
ness for pie, the sage replied, What
is pie made for If not to be eaten?"
How paradoxical, yet how true!
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

Hundreds Of dealers say the ,
quantity and superior quality 4
fance Starch is fast taking pl,,
all other brands. Others sav
cannot sell any other starch.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

/, Miss Sophie Hanks, now the happy
brids pfe Nasshaals RysWilder. the hu-
morist, says that she didn't feel
obliged to get her fathers consent to
hef marriage, because her father had
renarried about two years ago with
sut consulting Ter. That's recipro
~.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

II Australians had read the Kansas
newspapers during the last ten years
they would not be subscribing money
to the rainmakers.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

The Argentine government has put
= price on the heads of natives, the
government paying S. for each head
delivered. There are heads In this
country that would be dear at that
price.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

The police in Providence have
found in vacant lot dress-suit case
packed with both masculine and femi-
nine apparel, and containing also a
marriage certificate. Now they are
looking for the bride and groom.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

Rigid economy is being practised in
San Domingo. In choosing Gen. Gil
as their president the people have
shown that they have no intention Of
wasting words.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

storekeepers report that the 1
quantity. together with the sup
quality Of Defiance Starch maid
next to impossible to ssll any !
brand.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

]. B. Burdette. whose automobile
raced the Pennsylvania flyer. doesn't
take after his namesake, Bob, for beat
ing the flyer is no joke.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

Why does the government go ex-
perimenting around with all kinds Of
new-fangled guns for the army when
It can get toy pistols at such low
rates?
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

Another wonderful boy violinist
from Hungaria is now in this country.
His name is Kun Arpad. 1t sounds as
II he ought to be corker.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31
gmbsye Mesaultos..

Certain species OF mosquito,.
nate In the adult state, other !
larvae state and some In lhs
Larvae live through = winter d
Ice.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

Irish members of the British parlia
ment have almost forgotten how tc
get themselves put out of the house.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

Not having expected much, the con-
stituents who got the short govern.
ment packages of third-rate seeds
we're not greatly disappointed.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

yates this month would only remair
solved.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

Providence deals In compen.,,
The mosquitoes are so thick dun,
short Alaska summers that tina
are reconciled to the long winter
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

Women says Judge Crane of New
York, should be made to think" The
Judge seems to be man of extreme
views.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

New York city has 1.s20 million
aires, nearly all of them weak-chested
dyspeptic and irritable.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

The biggest kypocrite in this world
is he who says grace over three
pound roast that he has ne intention
of paying for.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

A Boston policeman spelled citi-
Gems name "Jerymier" while making
up list of voters. And now they
don't know whether to Danish him to
Chelsea or to use the new spelling as
the nucleus for universal language.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

King Edwards grief over the
death of Alexander is pathetic. but
his friends hope it will not serve to
pull him down much.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

A jealous New York lover shot his
sweetheart. but her corset stayed the
bullet. This is one of the worst
knocks ever handed out to DR.. Mary
Walker. -
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

The powers have evidently decided
to let Pete have the job as long as
he is fool enough to risk it.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

Give a man what he wants most OF
anything in the world and in six
months he will be tired of it.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

A little girl wnE asked to vr,]
essay about man. The following -
composition. MAN is funny n
He has eyes to see with. hands n
with. and Is split up the middis
walks on the split ends
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

John L. Sullivan's diamond belt is
in pawn again." states an exchange.
Then John himself is also once more
'.in soak" @
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

Aquatic Harvard is beginning Il
realize that the amateur coach needs
4 lot of coaching.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

Independence Hall is in Philadel-
phia. 1t is about the only sign of in
dependence that Pennsylvania has
left.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

Whether or not he gets the cup
Sir Thomas is evidently going to give
us a good scare this time.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

What good will it do us if they
have found the smallpox germ? We
didn't lose him.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

Teacher-Now. when a thing is I'd
ed and accepted as a fact by every
what do we call it?'' Chorus Of ri
A chestnut.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

Elder Baggs is good man."
but he'll be surprised when he n
heaven. to find there are several
people there"
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

The Servian reignmakers may bt
useless in drought district.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

The secret of the popularity of Bad
"Bullhesd" S.cent cigar 10 revealed
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

You never hear anybody appla'.
Ing the industry of the mosquito.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

1T beats air how good a cigar Va
buy for cents = you buy the rixhss
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

You may blow your own horn, but
don't toot your whistle.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

DO you think you can ease
terrible pains. doctor?'' asked the psl
Yes. / can." answered the doctor 4
effect you'll suffer no pain"
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

To Cure = Cold In Ono day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine TablssI
dFuggistsrefund money II 1t fails to cus
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

|. Piso's cuss is the beat nedieins We m
for all affections Of tho throat and lunsal
O. ExpsLBr. vapburen. Ind. Feb. 10. NJ
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

TELEGRAPH OPERATORS IN DEE
TelegrAphy thoroughly taught in the en-
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

"Of course. We needn't believe y
thing we hear about our friends"
But. thank heaven. We can repeat
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

II you have smoksd . Bullhead I
you have not. better try one.
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

Jennie brags that she's got
strings TO her bow" well, she'll
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

Are you blind. by nature?'' ast.
charitnbly inclined citizen. ''No.
candidIy replied the bsggar. .'Tm
by profession"
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

It is unlucky to have thirteen n
table when the dinner set has
twelve knives. forks and plates
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

Can the bartender be called a
snake charmer?
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

Grand, Clear Creek, Gflpin, Jefferson
and South Arapahoe.
Announcemnt is made at Boulder Of
the organization of the Hadley Health
Company. capitalized at 100000. The
omcers are DR.. Howard F. Rand, presi-
dent: A. 3. Miller. vice president; H.
n. Hadley. superintendent and secre-
tary. The company has purchased land
on Boulder creek, between -Four Mild
and the Coburn mill at the foot Of Mag
nolia hill. and will erect two health
camps. which will be known as the
hadley Health Community. One Of
tnese camps is to be devoted to the
rescue OF consumptives and no other
patients Will be accepted. The other
VIII be pleasure and health resort
open to all.
7 The Presbyterians OF Fort Collina
Greeiey and Fort Morgan, have organ
ized what is called Presbyterian As
sembly Association" and elected on
GERS as follows: =. J. Gregory. presi-
oent: z. Ferris, secretary and treasu-
reri w. II. Schureman, superintendent.
Tne association ID Incorporated with
capital stock Of $4,000. It owns 640
acres OF land, twenty-five miles west OF
Loveland ON tbs headwaterS of the Biz
Thompson. Cabins are being built aud
tents put up. The purpose DS those pro.
noting the encampment n to grsdu.
ally build up . summer school whera
presbytertans can enjoy the benefIts a
light Instruction, lectures 6nd mnSlcaI
prograM1Q On Giuilar lineS to tlaf =
Glen Eotk, Colofe1o. s sI
The Dolores star., 1903-07-31

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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-23
Farmers Telephone Co.

j. +. Miller, of Kuoxdale. has been
duly authorized by the Coolspring,
Knoxdale and Reynoldsville division of
The Farmers Telephone Co. TO SUPER
intend the building OF line from Knox
dale, via Fuller and Emerickville, to
Reynoldsville, and collect money sub
scribed as shares Of capital stock in
said company, receipt for the same,
which receipts will be accepted in ex.
change for certificates of capital stock,
after which no more stock will be sold.
A transcript from the Record Book
"B," page 299, in Recorders Office of
Indiana, Pa, has been secured by this
division and will at once be placed on
record at Brookville. The Farmers
Telephone Co. was granted a charter
March Is, 1902, Charter Book 81, page
2. for jefferson, Armstrong and Indi-
ana and adjoining counties for period
OF 80 years.