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Not stndIet's Case.

4 peculiar situation arose in regard to the csse of Studev, judge of pro. bate, vs Lyon et al. This is an ap- peal by Frederick Leaveuwortr from the probate court Tine auit was technically brought in tho name of tho judge of probate Attorney Beers asked that tho plaintiff reavcnworth ho made to furnish 3 prosecution bond o' sti0. Ne explained that Jason r. Thomson, who had been Leayon- vorths counsel was no longer in tue case, and TravenWorth therefore was not represented in court Judge Rob Inson wanted to know if it was de- sired that Judge Studloy furnish the bond, and Attorney Beers said that az he was only technically in the case he did not think hc could be made to put un 2 bond
 Judge Robinson dnaUy said he would not mako an order till lraven- worth was represented in court
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HEARST SUED Ry HASKELL
Officer Breaks Into Train >latcroom [
 Serve Summons-SG00, 900 Asked.

omaha, Ncp Oct iG, After a scene on Union Pacific train No :, at midnight last night, in which tho door of his stateroom was burst open hy a deputy sheriff, William Randolph Hearst was served with papers notify
 uR him that suit for S600,000 had been brought against him for slander and libel by Gov Charles N Haskell Of Oklahoma, in the Douglas county, Nebraska, district court
 It was known that Mir, Hearst would pass through Omaha last night, on his way from Seattle to New York, and plans were laid accordingly Union Pacific train, No. 2, was due at 9;A0 o'clock, but did not arrive until ll.2J. Deputy Sheriff stewart waa on hand with orders to serve tho summons. knock on the door of Mr. Hearst stateroom elicited the information through the door from the editors wife that he was not in tho room, but had gone to the station to send telegram. The deputy sheriff demand ed admittance in the name of the law, saying hat if hc were not admitted he would break down the door.
 Mrs. Hearst, on tho inside declared that she was alone, and would admit no one, but the deputy proceeded 10 carry out his threat Using his shoul- ders as battorns ram, he crashed through tho door and was mot by Mrq. Hearst, apparently alone and on the verge of hystoria. She rushed through the door into the aisle Of the car and Deputy Shcrin Stewart start l cd to Kick in tho door of q room ad- | joining the statcroom Thcn MT Hearst emerged and accepted the pa ! pers which the deputy thrust out
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NEWSOF THE COURTS
 -H-as-s-sr@sHT~47Hs7 Motions for Settlement of the Claims Against National Steel and Wire Company,
 asassss5aaa-ssesas H0YT BEEF PLANT SOLD
 raa=-a-sa-=aaa-sa Judge Studloy Not Party to Shit Brought In His Name on B
 Techu'calitI

Attorney Hartman of tho law firm of Williams X Hartman, presented motions before Judge Robinson, who opaned tha special term of tho civil superior court yesterday in regard to the affairs of the National Steel and Wire Co, which formerly operated the plant of the National Wire corpora ton iu Fair Haven,
 The receivers arc A, B Dunham ot this city and Harold Nathan of New York
 II was stated to the court that tho receivers have on hand slo0000 Tho liabilities amount to sG0o,000. The re. ceivors asked permission to pay a divl. dend and to compromise claim o Sl5O00 held by tho Mechanics Ma tional bank of New York.
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A We'll Furnished Home

makes housekeeping delight,
 We can furnish your house in every department at minimum cost and allow you the privi lege of weekly or monthly pay ments, if you desire.
 If you are in need of Carpets, Rugs, Window Shades, Lino. leums, Oil Cloths or Mattings, we can please you.
 If you desire Furniture, much or little of any grade or style, we can suit you,
 If you require heating Stove or Range, we have the very best, sure to satisfy you in every way, and at the very lowest price.
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AE::L,P P IE:''Ijl. ADV vI(,, ':

You won't tellsyour family doctor the whole story about your private illness -- you are too modest You need not he afraid to tell Mrs. Pink. ham, at Lynn, Mass, the things you could not explain to the doctor Your letter will be held in the strictestcon
 fdence. From her vast correspond
 ence ~ith sick women during the past thirty years she may have gained the very knowledge that, will help your case. Such letters as the fol. lowing, from grateful women, es. tahlish beyond 2 donht the power of
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LYDIA E:. PsN NkHAM'S VEGETABLE COMPOUND

to conquer aIl female diseases.
 Mrs. Norman R. Barndt, of Allen. town, Pa, writes:
 Ever since I was sixteen years of age had suffered from sr organic de. rangenent and female weakness; in consequence had dreadful headaches and was extremely nervous, My physi. elan said I must go through an opera tion to get well. A friend told me about Lydia F, Pinkhsm's Vegetable Compound, and took it and wrote you for advice, following your directions carefully, and thanks to you am to- day a well woman. and I am telling all my friends of my experience
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stevens Will.

The will of Henry j. stevens was offered for probate before Judge stud Icy According tn tho win Mr. Stor- ons leaves all his property 10 his wife. Jane A. stevens and asked for her appointment as "NcrutriX of hi0 estate Mrs, stevens wrote letter to the probate court declaring she is un- ahlc to qualify as cNeCuiriX. and re- qucsted tho appointment of Clarence F. Thompson as cNccutor. The ap. praisers on tho estate named arr George r. Maltby and Heetou T. Wright
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N ES, NugaEed at Providence fl they wish to

ougased at rroydonca tt they wish to go th"ro
 The firm Is headed b, Senator Franklin L. Homar, pho founded 1T Last y~ar if paid 3 dividend of i9l rer cent and this year htle fan to re-. peat the performance The owners o' the company are a'l local Iner, but none of them are to remove to Provi- ienre with tha business
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FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound, made from roots and herbs, has been the standard remedy for female ills, and has positively cured thousands of women who have been troubled with displacements, inflammation, ilcera- tion, f1broid tumors, Irregularities, periodic pains, backache, that bear ing-down feeling. fatulency, indiges- ton, dizziness, s,ornervous prostratioA
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Music Hath Charms.

Genaro proto and Giocino Gargano fought Antonio Proto and his musical partner on oak street over tho fees that their musical cndcayors on hand organs had brought forth from q nasscrby They were each dncd in thc city court
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-17
Beef Plant Sold,

The court gave Samuel T, Hort, re- ceiyer of the loyt Reef and Produce Co., permission to pay the rent of tho premises occupied by the company in State street The rent is in arrears five months and ths amount due is $500,
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O, STIE COMPANY LEAVES,
The American ,omrany Goes to rr"T"
 idcnrr,

The American ,omrany Goes to Prov
 idenrc,
 Tine An'eric4n Oyster company fri many years one of $e7 Havfn.s hesl paving oyster concerr7, has been re moved from thia city and hereafter "'jI do it's business entirely from Frori- daucc. where a sSo.oo0 plant har been erected The firm which made a spc- cIalty of bottled oysters, employs about 100 hands, including shippers openers and packers However, hy an arrangement with thc firm all Che en,. pioyes in inc local shops st City Point. which has been usc1 for fine past year or so aa g distributing station will be
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Ages ? to 6 years. On Table Near Elevator.
Up-to-date Veilings 25c to S2.OO a yard.

Up-to-date Vcilings in the Russian, Magpie and Two-tone Yelling, all the latest colors. Prices are from 25c to $2,00 a yard.
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NASHVILLE,

Walter Downs of Central a7 nrue re turned to his duties at tho Nestrill@ postof71ce estardaH after vacation of eighteen days
 
 Miss Er1ilv Walton of Stratfnrd is tho guest of her sister, Mrs. Warren nf Barnett street for s few days Mrs, Robert Beckwth If East Lynn Is tOo guest of her daughter, Mrs w. $. Rogers of Barnett street for few months
 The Westytlle postotllce has this naolo advertised Mrs, James Russell r. Marchant who recently bought
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HOLD rr ON THE NEM HAY

HTTV VIZ 7N THE NEW HAN
 New York oct l6 Many thou. business men and women of thir
 commuters on tho New York
 Haven X Hartford railroad at all points between here and Stamr conno to which place the new elo service extends were dclayed J than two hourg iu reaching their ncee tlla mer4ile through failul the road'a electric power Not T x turned on the road in this section
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-17

Congre gational church. tle Rev Mir w. P Sanders of Wcatport, will preach the morning sermon at 1o3o o'clock sunday school at 1a ll r. r z; e E. at
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-17

the house owned by M Rccio on Al1cn avenue, moved in F'rilay.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-17

Methodist church. Morning sermon 10.S0; sunday school 5t 2 m, Junior Epworth league at %.3O D, m, Senior EpWorth league at 630 D. nL
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-17

The ladies aid society If the { grcgatioual church held its first per of the year in the church Tn day evening
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-17
S4.. 4.50 Boys Suits 2.95

Dark Gray Check and Stripe, Brown Plaid, and Stripe and Fancy Mixture Rnekerbocker Suits, fancy sleeve and pocket; 8 10 IS years.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-17
Auto Veils and Yelling soc to S1.35 a yard.

Automobile Veils and Yelling by the yard, the new shaded effects. Made Vcils 75c to $500 each and from soc to $l,35 yard.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-17

St. James Episcopal church--lioly communion at I;@0 e. m Morning prayer and sermon at lo;30; sunday arh1ol at l2 m.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-17

street lfr lay afternoon. A yer teregting meeting was held
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-17
Saturday Books 25c.

Copyrights, Marion Crawford, E, P. Roe, Conan Doyle, Frank Norris, SPECIAL: St. Elmo by Evans, cloth bound, 2sc ortf 45c
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-17

The ladies' missionary society ef the Congregational church met at the home uf Mra G N smith on Forest
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-17

F Marchanl who recently bought
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-17
Charming Models for the Girls
 At Rare Price-Cheapness,

TTHE very biggest stock in the state to suit
 from and one in which you never run I'D against conspicuous effects and glarIne contrasts. Good styles; snappy, novel, orig inal, becoming, but always in good taste. A constant succession of admirable new ideas in Girls wear, and not approached by ordinary factory made productions and coarse cheap copies of fine models. The sure, pleas1 ant, satisfying good taste that marks the work of the really great designers.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-11
Church News.

Christ Church. December 10. third
Advent Sunday Celebration. : 80 a
m mathis, litany and sermon. 10 30
Sunday School ? p. M; st. Stephens
Chapel, 4.SO p. m also December 18th.
Friday, 745 p. m; st. Faiths Guild
Tuesday afternoon Christ Church
Guild Wednesday evening.
Avenue NJ. E. Church. Divine ser
vice at 1870 a. m. Sermon. "Treasure
in Heaven" Sunday School in church
and Chapel at ? p. m. Divine worship
HSO p. m. Sermon, brotherhood in !
Christ" League prayer meeting at $50
p. M. Sunday morning class 9 O'Clock.
At meeting last Monday night at {. 30
o'clock The Avenue Chapter Of the
Methodist Brotherhood was organized
With hetitle Of 1.-THE st. Paul Society. -
Thomas Davis was elected president
md the Brotherhood adjourned to meet
n Monday, December l4th, at 8 30 D.
q. to complete the organization and
lection ofOfficers. Let the men all come {
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-11
MISSING BOY FOUND ON
A FARM NEAR MILFORD

Benjamin HOrwitz, the IA year old
boy who reported to have dissa ppeared
from Philadelphia on Friday. mas been
found on the farm Of Charles Higman.
near Milford, Sussex County. Instead
OF being enticed away by a beautiful
woman, who offered him q chance to
go to school and to work on a farm for
his support, 1t develops that the boy
went to the home Of Mrs. J. A. Rudy.
at 414S Arch street, Philadelphia. and
told her story Of being an orphan
and being thrown out Of his home by
his sister.
Mrs. Rudy, out Of sym pathy for the
Ooy, says she told him that she could
send him to the farm OF her brother.
near Milford, where he could work for
his living and at the same time 90 to
school. This offer the boy gladly &C.
eepted. and Mrs. Rudy wrote to her
brother, making all arrangements. The
boy was sent to the farm last Friday. n
His parents. who live at 722 North
seventh street, Philadelphia, will get
INTO communication with the Higmans Q
md If the boy is cOntented to stay
here, will allow him to do 80. {
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-11

Inc De Rue Brothers Ideal Minstrsls
which will appear in Armory Hail on
Tuesday evening, December 18th
present an entertainment that ia truly
"ideAl" The real Southern darkev's
delight Of dancing is effeetuaIIv nor.
trsyed with this company by q bio
song and dance act, introducing Holm
o. Lane, who was born and brouebtup
IN Montgomery, Ala, and known in
mat vicinity as the Alabama Dancing
Wizard" Throughout the entire Der.
formanoe there is the highest vauds.
vile acts and sketches that will surely
please. 1t is one Of the most up-to-date
minstrel shows now on the road and it
g said that it carries a band with it
hat is one Of the finest, so that the
Milford people may expect rare treat
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-11
Shawnee School Report.

The following is q report of the
Shawnee School, Harry Fry, teacher
FOR the third month Number enrolled
males, IS; females, Is average attend.
ahee, males, II females, Is; per cent
OF attendance, males, 80 females. 9s :;
total, IS. Those deserving mention for
regular attendance are Rena Workman.
Moiiie Hellens, Ida Calhoun, Bessie
Vlo6ert, Margaret Stuart, Laura John.
son. Ella Walton, Mildred ana Mabel
Griffith, Ressie Wiltsie, Agnes sodosky.
Pearl Griffith, Bonnie Loux, WiIford
Gore, Alone Workman, Willard Belts
harold Miller, Ralph Harrison, Ed.
ward DOnavon and Harvey Hellens.
Visitors Miss Hammond, Miss John.
'On, Miss Lorena and Minnie Wheeler
Miss Lemx and Nj. Vibbert.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-11
1885. 200 for State hospital.

AT the monthly meeting of the Trus.
tees Of the Delaware State Hospital At
Farnhurst' on Thursday morning OF
last week, the trustees decided to az
the next State Legislature for Sls5 OOO
Tor the operating expenses Of the insti.
tuition and necessary repairs for the next
TWO years. The biennial report shows a
deficiency OfSS, 1854, due to the reduction
made at the last session Of the Legisla.
ture, when but 1920, 900 was allowed ana
which was $1,000 less than asked for
The population Of the institution has
increased by As patients and it will con-
take more money to operate.
lheFepOrt Of Superintendent Hancker
moved the number admitted during
he past month to be males and 1
emal les died, males and > females.
population, December LIST. 22s male.
90 females total 42I.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-11
COuId Not Do Without The Chronicle.

Mrs. Robert McColley, who resides
about three miles northwest of Milford
and who for years has been a subscriber
to the Chronicle, decided q few weeks
ago to stop taking the paper, and in
compliance it was stopped but for few
issues only, for on Thursday, Deem
Der Srd, Mrs. McCOlley came back to
this office and paid for the Chronicle
FOR another year, saying "That she had
stopped the paper but had found that
she could not do without it,"
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-11

The annual Christmas dance will
be held in Armory Hall on Monday
evening, December 2sth. and the young
folks.are making elaborate preparations
for the occasion and it lie expected to be
one Of the best dances ever given in
Milford. There will be no printed in.
invitations but those interested will
probably be privileged to invite a
friend. There will be the usual fine
orchestra in evidence.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-11
$500 Pearl.

While opening oysters in his restaur.
ant at RehobOth Robert NAPLES, Jr..
noticed a large white stone clinging
close to one Of the shells. After it had
been washed he was struck by it's Ium.
ApOus color and taking It to a jeweIer
was astOnished to find that it was worth
over S20O9 The jeweIer stated that it
was perfect pearl and Of a kind but
rarely found. NAPLES says he will have
1t set in a scarf pin for his own wear.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-11
Largely Attended Sale.

The sale Of the personal property Of
William l. Cirwithen. which was to
have been held on Monday, December
Ith' and which was postponed until
Tuesday, on account Of the stormy
weather, was we'll attended and every.
thing sold brought exceedingly high
prices. Mr.. Cirwithen used the Chron-
icie alone as his advertising medium
for the sale and the results were salts
factory even beyond expectations.
Many things brought fully as much as
they could have been purchased for at
the stores, It pays to advertise.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-11
REORGANIZATION Of THE
NLFORD FIRE COMPANY

AT the regular monthly meeting ~
the Light and Water Commission nj
Milford on Monday evening last those
interested in the effecting Of a Volun.
teer Fire Company met that body and
effected a reorganization IS follows
President, Frank Richards Vice Presi-
dent William NJ. Pierce; Secretary
James w. Cannon; Treasurer, FrankH
Krsmlich Chief, Willism GRAY First
Assistant Chief, James G. McCaffery ;
Second Assistant, William NJ. Pierce
Some time back the old fire companv
disbanded, and it was decided bv the
Light and Water Commission and the
Town Council, at a joint meeting to
make effort to effect 3 new and sub
stsntial company, and with that in
view Frank Richards was delegated 10
wait on the boys and bring about the
desired results, which materializsd with
the etieeting ofa new organization, and
me Light and Water Commission max.
ng an allowance to the new company
u slUV per year to assist in furnishing I
ultabie apartments for ''Firemea's
Jlub" and the use OF the Firemen,s ,
sand, an auxiliary to the fire com Danv. I
A committee OffOur, composing James 8
Cannon, Frank H. Kramlieh. vii. t
am Gray and James g. McCaffery. ]
'as appointed by the new company to n
lterview the cit liens Of the town and \
'iicit subscriptions for the purpose of n
lrthering the interests Of the newly A
gained fire company. J,
The regular monthly meetings Of the b.
sw company will be Oh the first Wed. D
'sday night in each month There will ia
80 be 8 special meeting Of the COM NJ
my this evening at Firemen's Hall
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-11
Sussex Levy Court.

Alta session Of the Sussex Levy Court
on Tuesday Of last week the Clerk of
the Peace was authorized to credit
Charles H. White, collector Of the Fifth
Representative District for year 1907,
the sum Of SOL, the same being amount
OF commission due him for taxes col.
iected for said year, and Thomas A.
Williams was allowed $500 extra road
money for the Second Representative
District. The next session Of the Court
will be held December 18th.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-11
Organ Has New Stop.

The Estey Organ Company has lust
completed the installation Ofa new ston
IN the organ they built for the First
Presbyterian Church Of Milford several
years ago, which still further enhances
the value Of the instrument and adds
greatly to its beauty Of tone. The new
stop is called the Orchestral Oboev
and is q recent invention Of the com.
pany. In tone it is faithful reprodue.
ton OF the reed oboe as heard in large
orchestras. The organ has been tuned
md put in proper candition and will he
heard in q special program on SUNDAY
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-11
Miss Russell Married.

Miss Clara Evelyn Russell of Dover
and James G. Salisbury Of CheswoId
were united in marriage at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. II. L. Pugh in Leipsic
on Monday evening, November SOth.
by Rev. T. G. Frymire, pastor of the
M. +, Church in that town. Miss Rus.
sell was the woman for whom two
marriage licenses were issued by9Clerk
OF the Peace Darby, to two men in turn.
the hrst one, James A. Reynolds, a
blind man, being Tilted by the woman.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-11
The Shakespeare Club.


AT the meeting Of the Shakespeare
Club to be held at Mrs. w. F. Causev's
home this evening the study will be
Much Ado About Nothing" The sub.
leets; The Mental Mood Of the Author !:
The character most representative ofthe
Dramas Motifs; Shakespeare's charac.
tiers Of the DQgberry Glass Comedy in
1.-THE Divine" Comedy 10 the Greek
"comus" and in the Author; aumor
and Insanity and Moral Disorder The
Of moral problems by Com
sdy and Tragedy the finest Comedy
Don John and Modern Villany Comic
dumOr applied to Love and Marriage
Is 1t "nOting" or "nothing'' that en-.
tiles the play.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-11
Must Wait for Money.

y The State Of Delaware will not be
able to pay its registration officers fol-
the recent election until a special stat.
ute can be presented to the next Legis.
lature. The last Legislature appro-
rated $4,000 for the payment Of the
registration officers for 1908, evidently
forgetting that in New Castle and Sus.
sex counties it had created several new
election districts. When State Treas.
urer Rawlins began to make out the
checks for the registrars, be found it
would require slS, $40, and he had but
slS,OOO at his disposal. No other money
In the treasury can be uped to pay the
rural registrars.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-11

A nesting Of the members OF James
A. Garfield Post, g. A. R, met at the
Office of @. w. Joseph last Monday
evening Ond elected the following orfic.
ers for the ensuing year: Commander,
Il d. Albeit; Senior Vice Commander.
B. B Deputy; Junior Vice Commander.
J. H. Marvel; Adjutant and Quarter
master, g. w. Joseph +; Surgeon, s. H.
Armour; Chaplain, w. E. Hopkins
Omcer of the Day, S. Il. Ennis Officer
Of the Guard, T. N. Cook /; s. NJ, in.
Lecompt; @, NJ. s., Edmund Melvin.
W. 7. Prettyman was elected as dele.
gate and Edmund Melvin as an alter. /
nate to attend the annual State En-.
campment which will be held ia Nav.
On the evening Of January 4th the Post
Will meet in its hall over the Post Office
and have its annual Installation otoffic.
srs, at which time a special program
will be arranged to be followed by the
serving Of refreshments It will not be {
public installation, there being invi- {
atlOns extended only to the relatives
4 the comrades.
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New Honss to DO Built.

The contract has been agreed upon
between Charles g. Prettyman and
Contractor John W. Ratcliff to build a
large brick residence on Mr.. Pretty.
mans lot on South Walnut Street.
South Milford next the homes of John
b. Smith and Marx L. Davis. This
will be another handsome and modern
home in one Of the best residence sec.
tons. Another home will be built on
Avenue, next to the residence
Of William V. Supple, Jr., next spring.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-12-11
Accused Of Political Activity.

A movement to try to GUST Post.
master J. M. Abbott has created a sen.
satiOn at Viola. The former charges
were embodied in petition, circulated
by James n. Jones. He secured as
principal signers George B. Kersey and
his father. Thomas Kersey, Charles
Hoeh, Ezekiel Cowgirl and William
Henderson. The charge against Alb
bolt is activity at the polls at the re-
cent general election.