Potter County Journal

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ESTABLISHED 1848.
COUDERSPORT, PA., WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 1897.
VOLUME 49, NUMBER 3
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PROFESSIONAL.
ISS ANNA BODLER,
Superintendent of Common
Scliools of Potter County. Offlce days—First Saturday of every montli. Oftice over M. 8. Thompsou's Drug Store, 44-48 Coudersport, Pa.
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HOTELS.
r^ LASSMIRE HOUSE,
J. HARLAN HARRISON, PROP'R,
Coudersport, Pa. This well known  House has received ex¬ tensive repairs and is now in flrst-class condl- I tion.   Rates Sl.50 to $2.00 a day.   Bus to and I from all trains. 47-43 ly
S. HECK,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
Office -First floor of Maun & Ormerod Build¬ ing, Third Street.
46-23 Coudersport, Pa.
A   RTHUR D.
HILTON,
ATTORNKY-AT-LAW.
«f<-12
Harrison Vallej', Pa.
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N. CRANDALL,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
mpt kinds of legal business Offlce over Olmsted's Hardware.
Coudersport, Pa. to all
A  LLEGANY HOTEL,
JAMES MCGONNELL, PROP'R,
South Side, Coudersport. This new house with the Sullivan House annexed is run with all modern equipments. One dollar a day.        «* 46-45
rpHE HOTEL THOMPSON,
E. H. THOMPSON, PROP'B,
Re-modeled, re-painted, re-papered and pleasantly arranged for the comfort of pa¬ trons. Located at the north of Main Street. The pleasantest location in Coudersport.
A livery will also be run in connection with this house.   I solicit your patronage.      47-4
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L. PECK,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
Coudersport, Pa. Corner Main and Second Streets. 39-13
p. R. COTTKR.
HARRY W. NELSON.
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OTTER & NELSON,
ATTORKEYS-AT-LAW,
Coudersport, Pa. OflSce—Corner Main and Second Streets, 48-86 Over Joerg's Drug Store.
T^ARMERS' HOTEL,
REED 4 MC FALL, PROP'RS,
Coudersport, Pa.
Rates—Sl per day.   This is the best hotel in
town for the price. Main St., South Side. 46-20
"VrC GONIGAL. HOUSE,
E. MC GONIGAL, PROP'R,
Oswayo, Pa. Everything flrst-classand at reasonable rates.
/CHARLES BARTLES,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
Williamsport, Pa. Office 832 Piue Street.   All professional busi¬ ness given prompt, careful attention.    48-1-5
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WEDEN VALLEY HOUSE.
A. L. HERRINGTON, PROP'R,
Sweden Valley, Pa. Livery in connection.
This House has been repaired and refur¬ nished throughout and every attention will be shown to guests. 47-11
H. C. DORNAN
.rOHN OKMEROD
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ORNAN & ORMEROD,
ATTOKNEYS-AT-LAW,
Coudersport, Pa. Offlce—Corner Main and Third Streets.
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B. HACKETT,
ATTORNEV-AT-LA W,
46-48
Raymond, Pa
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BALDWIN,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, AND NOTARY Pl'BLlC,
47-23 Austin, Pa.
Office—Rooms l and 2 Starkweather Block.
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OTEL SATTERLEE,
WM. SATTERLEE, PROP'R,
Liewlsvllle, Pa.
The traveling public will be glad to know that Lewisville has a flrst-class hotel, refur¬ nished and refitted new throughout.
Bus to and from all trains. 47-42
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OTEL GOODYEAR,
GEO. C. CRONIN, PROP'R,
Austin, Pa.
New House; New Furniture: Heated by Gas;
Hot and Cold Baths; Special Inducements
to Commercial   Trade.    Sample Room in
connection. 47-a3
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ORTON HOUSE,
0. SARTWELL, PROP K,
T  P.COLLINS,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, GENERAL INSURANCE AGENT,
Office over S. Deiches' Store, Main Street, 42-24 Coudersport, Pa.
-r ARRABEE, LEWIS &  LEONARD,
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW,
Coudersport, Pa. Offlce—Opposite Court House. Practice in Cameron, McKean and   Potter
Counties.   Supreme Court oi Pennsylvania
and Unitel States Court.
18-25 Port Allegany, Pa,
Remodeled  and   Refurnished   throughout.
Every convenience for the comfort ol guests.
/^OLES HOUSE,
W. R. COLES, PROP'R.,
The largest hotel in towu.
Wellsboro, Pa. 48-49-1 yr
rpHE UPDEGRAFF,
p. UPDEGRAFF, PROP'R,
Williamsport, Pa. Corner of Pine and West Fourth Sts.
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."TELSON L. ALLEN,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOK AT LAW.
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Galeton, Potter Co., Pa. 48-19tf
EUGENE .MULLIN
L. B. SEIBERT
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ULLIN A SEIBERT,
ATTOKNEYS-AT-LAW,
Benson Block.
Coudersport, Pa.
48-39
¦pECK 4 .STONE,
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW,
Coudersport, Pa. Offlce over First National Bauk.
¦VXrARNER HOUSE,
BILEY WARNER. PROP'B,
Emporium, Pa. Free bus to and f^om all trains, and no pains spared for the comfort ol guests. 46-26
CONGRESS ADJOURNS.
1 HE WORK OF THE EXTRA  SES¬ SION ACCOnPLISHED.
One Triumph of the closing Hours of the Nineteenth Century is a Return to a Protective Tariff, after Four Years of "Tariff Reform."
The pledges of the_ Republican party to enact a protective tariff has been fulfilled. The Dingley bill has become a law in the face of deter¬ mined opposition by the Democrats. At exactly 4 minutes past 4 o'clock, on Saturday last. President McKin¬ ley had the satisfaction of affixing his signature to a bill which had within the hour passed the Senate by a vote of 40 to 30. 37 Republi¬ cans, 1 Democrat, (McEnery) 1 Sil¬ ver Republican, (Jones) and 1 Pop¬ ulist. (Stewart) voted for the bill.
The last session ofthe House, which had recessed until the Senate had adopted the conference report on the tariff, was marked by many import¬ ant features. The House bill for an international monetary commission was referred to the Finance Com¬ mittee, after being crowded through the closing session, in response to the Presidents Message, and in con¬ formity with the resolution of C. W. Stone.
Speaker Reed announced the House committees, which he has been holding back all through the extra session. They are as follows: Foreign Affairs, Hitt, Illinois; Ap¬ propriations. Cannon, Illinois; Ju¬ diciary. Henderson. Iowa; Bankiug and Currencv, Walker, Massachus¬ etts; Coinage, Weights and Meas¬ ures, Charles W. Stone, Pennsylva¬ nia; Interstate and Foreign Com¬ merce, Hepburn, Iowa; River and Harbors, Hooker, New York; Agri¬ culture, W^adsworth, New York; Naval Affairs. Bou telle, Postoffice, Loud, California; Lands, Lacey, Iowa; Public ings, Mercer, Nebraska; Railroads, Powers, Vermont; Imm.i- gratiou and Naturalization. Danford, Ohio; Labor, Gardner, New Jersey; Militia, Marshal, Illinois.
The Pennsylvauia members other than chairman on the more import¬ ant committees are as follows: For¬ eign Affairs, Adams; Appropria¬ tions, Bingham and W. A. Stone; Banking and Currency, Ermentrout; Interstate and Foreign Commerce, Wagner, McAleer; River and Har¬ bors. Acheson, Butler; Postofflces and Post Roads, Bingham, Ermen¬ trout; Public Lands, Kulp; Public Buildings and Grounds, Hicks; Pa¬ cific Railroads, Kirkpatrick; Invalid Pensions, Sturdevant; Labor, Sho- walter; Militia, Robbins.
Mr. Grow remains as chairman of the Committee on Education; Con¬ gressman-at-Large Davenport is on Elections Committee No. 1; Mr. •Olmsted on Elections Committee No. 2. and Mr. Packer on India,n Affairs and Expenditures in the State De¬ partment.
WASHINGTON LETTER.
rROM OUR REOCLAR CORRKSPONDENT.
Washington, July 26,
Hark! Hear the Dingley bell!
Of old man bard times. 'Tis ringing the knell;
Sweet music in its chimes.
1897.
DEMOCRATIC
CONVENTION.
LAW COLUMN.
ACTS  OF ASSEMBLY.
now
HARMONY TO BURN—IT BURNED.
Maine: Public Build- Pacific
¦f^DITH G.
STEVENS,
PRACTICING PHYSICIAN,
Coudersport, Pa. Calls promptly attended to.   Office—At W. A. Crosby Residence, Main Street. 47-23
yUNCTlON HOUSE,
H. G. AULT, PROP'B,
Emporium, Pa.
A well-fllled lunch counter spread with every thinga hungry traveler could wish, ready on arrival of all trains east and west.
Rates Sl 50 per day. 46-36
r^ RAND CENTRAL CAFE,
ROBT. GR.iVES, PROP'R,
(Near the Depot) 210 Union St., Olean.
Regular Meals,      -      25 cents. Open day aud night.   Dining Rooms for both Ludics aud Gentlemen. •17-42-ly
rpHE PARK HOTEL,
CHARLES DUFFY'. MANAGER,
Williamsport, Pa.
The largest and Most Pleasantly Liocated
Hotel.   Rates, S2.00 to S4.00 per day.      4S-18-ly
B. COLCORD, M. D.,
16-20
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
Port Allegany, Pa.
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T. ELLISON, M. D.,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
Coudersport, Pa.
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R. S. A. PHILLIPS,
DENTIST,
Coudersport, Pa. Dental Offlce—Over M. .S. Thompson & Co's Drug Store, Main Street. 38-32
TTOTEL FASSET,
GEO. M. FOX, prop'r,
Wellsville, N. Y. Largest and Best Equipped Hotel in Town. Kree Bus to and Irom all trains. Rate, «2.U0 per day.
47-13
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MISCELLANEO US.
ONEY TO LOAN,
On improved real,   estate.
Send for circular "H. 4840
W. S. Calhoun,
Coudersport.
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R. GUSTIN, M. D.,
PHY-SICIAN AND SURGEON,
47-4
Roulette, Pa,
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ENRY D. HART, M. D.,
PHY'SICIAN AND SURGEON,
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LMSTED & SONS,
DEALERS IN HARDWARE, AC,
48.17 Coudersport, Pa.
yAMES MANSEL,
DEALER IN HARDWOOD LUMBER,
Williamsport, Pa.
Genesee, Pa. Offlce hours 1 to 4 p. m.. Tuesdays and Satur¬ days. 47-16
Office—234 W 4th Street, Yard—Foot of Elmira Street.
48-36
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R.W.J. McGRANOR,
PHY'SICIAN AND SURGEON,
Roulet, Pa.
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A. & F. Q. BEESE.
PHY'SICIANS 4 SURGEONS,
Coudersport, Fa* Offlce over Doane <Se Hitchcock's Grocery.
J. THOMPSON,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Coudersport, Pa. Collections made and promptly paid over.
Remarks Relevant.
Bradford Evening Star, July 15, 1897. The re-nomination of Judge T. A. Morrison, which occurred at Smeth¬ port   yesterday   afternoon,   was   a foregone conclusion, but the action of the conferees was in no sense the I result of the operation of machine methods.      On  the   contrary,   no other action would have been poss¬ ible in this county without causing a  political  upheaval   revolutionary iu its uature.    Judge Morrison was the choice of the people of McKean and Potter counties ; the unanimous choice of Republicans and the avow¬ ed choice of very many Democrats. The sentiment  was so strong that no other name was considered.   The circumstance  is creditable alike to Judge Morrison and to the people. As a jurist.   Judge Morrison  has been able, conscientious, impartial. As a presiding justice he has been dignified and courteous and has de¬ spatched the business of the court in a manner  calculated to safe^ard the interests of the taxpayers and economise the time of litigants with¬ out prejudice to the ends of justice. He has adorned the bench with the qualities which inspire respect for the character and confidence in the integrity of the judiciary.    He has achieved   a   state   wide  reputation for the  soundness of his decisions and the lucidity of his opinions.   No other judge  in  the  state  has  had fewer  reversals   by   the   Supreme Court.   His legal acumen and learn¬ ing,   and   his   judicial capacity for grasping legal principles are recog¬ nized in all the neighboring districts and his services in special cases are eagerly sought.     The 48th district has been peculiarly fortunate in its judiciary aud  it is matter for con¬ gratulation   that   the   district   can command   the   services   of   Judge Morrison for a second term.
The Dingley tariff bill has received the signature of President McKinley and is now a law, and the extra session of the fifty-fifth Congress, having accomplished what it was called to do, has adjourned, and its members have gone home to hear what their constituents have to say about their work. So far as the Re¬ publicans are concerned, there is no fear of the people s verdict. They have done a remarkable piece of work—one that many consider im¬ possible, because of the lack of a Republican majority in the Senate, when President McKinley first announced his determination to call an extra session to pass a tariff bill. Although there are some things in the Dingley tariff law that would be different if the Republicans had had a majority of their own Senate, the law is distinctly Republican and consequently will protect American industry in all its branches and will, after the first six months of its ex¬ istence, produce more money than will be needed to run the govern¬ ment, thus enabling President Mc¬ Kinley to resume the Republican policy of reducing the country's bonded indebtedness.
If it were possible to make a man like Senator Allen ashamed of any¬ thing Senator Foraker's prompt refutation of the charge made by Allen, that the McKinley vote in Ohio last November was increased by fraud, would have had that effect. As it was, Senator Foraker's vigor¬ ous prodding and demands for proof and specification of one single fraudulent vote cast in the State of Ohio, at the Presidential election, drove Allen into a corner from which he was glad to escape by yielding to a motion to go into executive session. Senator Foraker made Senator Allen blush when he re¬ minded him that he was the flrst man to slander his native State (Allen was born in Ohio) by such charges.
The giving away of coupons or certificates for premiums or prizes by the mauufacturers of tobacco and cigaretts will have to be stopped, as the practice is prohibited by the Dingley tariff law. Most people will regard this as a st«p In the right direction. The whole prize business is demoralizing.
The House made quick work of meeting the recommendation of President McKinley for a currency commission. The special message was read just as soon as Speaker Reed had signed the Dingley tariff bill; the committee on Rules reported a special rule giving one hour for the discussion of Representative Stone's bUl authorizing the Presi¬ dent to appoint a currency commis¬ sion, which had been previously introduced, and at the close of the one hour's debate the bill was passed. The Senate took no action on the bill. It was not expected that it would.
So general is the interest in the disbarment proceedings against John Wedderburn & Co., charged with fraudulent practices, now being conducted by the U. S. Patent Office, that nearly all of the leading legal and technical journalsof the country are represented at the hearings. The Patent Office claims to be able to prove fraud in a number of cases. Knowing that every day the tariff bill was delayed was costing the countrv $100,000 or more in duties, the Repub] icaus allowed the opposi¬ tion to do most of the talking in the debate which preceded tbe adoption of the conference report. Senator Burrows, who was a member of the conference committee, made a short
Once ilore the Allied Enemies of Pro¬ tection, and Sound Money Make a Compact.
At 2:15 Chaii'man Peck called the Convention to order and on motion of John F. Stone, J. B. Rumsey. of Oswayo, was elected to preside over its deliberations.
As Secretaries, H. E. Tauscher. of Roulet, and Charles E. Haxton, of Pike, were unanimouslv elected.
E. D. Roche and F"; H. Failing were elected Tellers. It being dis¬ covered that Mr. Haxton was not present Mr. H. H. Kies was elected Secretary to take his place.
The list of townships was then called and the following failed to respond: Austin Boro, Bingham, Clara, Eulalia, Homer, Lewisville. Harrison, Stewardson, Summit. It is presumed that the merging of Democrats and Populists in those townships has so destroyed their identity that there are no real Democrats left. A committee on resolutions appointed by the Chair was L. B. Seibez't, John Abbott, Bryan McGinnis, Dr. W. A. Klesa, and John Q, Adams. A committee was also appointed by the Chair to amend the rules of the party.
A recess of 10 minutes was extend¬ ed to 50, and then the resolutions were reported and adopted as read. The resolutions endorsed the Chicago Platform, extolled the name of that matchless orator and statesman. William Jennings Bryan (no ap¬ plause) ; Endorsed the action of the conference which named Eugene Mullin as a candidate for Additional Law Judge; "Viewed with alarm" the corruption of the Republican party in the nomination of State Sena¬ tors whereby John Ormerod was de¬ feated and asked that a committee be appointed by the Chairman of the Democratic county committee to in¬ vestigate and punish the guilty parties.
The rules were amended as re¬ ported by the committee, excepting that pertaining to the election of county committeemen.
J. B. Rumsey and Dr. Burke were elected delegates to the State Con¬ vention.
John F. Stone moved that a com¬ mittee of five be appointed to confer with the Silver Republicans and Populists to make nominations for I Associate Judge and Jury Commis- Isioner. Mr. Seibert seconded the motion and said that the Populists and Silver Republicans "have said to us," "if you will let us name an Associate Judge we will unite on Mr. Mullin." The Chair apiwinted H. H. Kies, E. D. Roche,J. M.Zindell. John F. Stone, J. Q. Adams,
Mr. Seibert (again) moved that the county committee be empowered to fill any vacancy on the ticket.
Mr. Beveridge, of Galeton, moved to reconsider the decision to sub¬ mit nominations to conferees "so that no ill feeliug be engendered. The motion to reconsider was car¬ ried by a rising vote after a hot de¬ bate, 'a number of the delegates had tumbled to Mr. Seibert"s scheme to trade off the Associate J udge in Pot¬ ter county, BUT another vote on the original motion was carried by a rising vote!
The convention chose the mem¬ bers of the county committee who under the rules were to be chosen oy the delegates.
The convention adjourned in oeace and harmony at 5:30 o'clock P. M., without having made a single nomination.
An Important Discovery.
George W.   Childs,  of Ridgway,
.n-esident of the Elk Tanning Co..
speech defending the restoration of I decided to institute a series of ex
office on Second Street.
47-48
A.
H. KYSER,
GENERAL BLACKSMITHING,
Andrews Settlement, Pa. A full and complete stock. AH work fl^t cla^s.
the $2 dutv on white pine lumber and replying to aspersions cast upon him and incidentally upon the State of Michigan by Senator Pettigrew. He said the lumber schedule was one of the most meritorious of the bill, which would restore to the labor of the country the uncounted millions of which it had been robbed bv four vears of free trade. The conference report was adopted by a majority of ten, the same majority by which the bill passed the Senate.
FLINN   DENIES   HARHONY   DEAL.
Buckwheat Nearly Choked Out.
A Wellsboro paper says: "Tioga county is famous all over the state for her two big crops, buckwheat and politicians." Buckwheat being the less hardy of the two is about run out.
Says There will be a Candidate Ag^nst Beacom.
Pittsburg, July 21.—The first positive denial of the reported har¬ mony deal between Senator Quay and State Senator Magee came from Senator William Flinn, who returned from a ten days' fishing trip yester¬ day. Senator Flinn said there was positively no truth in the harmony deal and the Allegheny county delegates will not support James S. Beacom, for State Treasurer, nor will thev stand by any Quay candi¬ date. He said a candidate would be would be put up against Beacom, but the man has not been selected.
periments in the labratory at that place by which a leather powder is to be produced that will revolutionize the business of tanning leather. Four-fifths of the powder used in the United States was bought by the U. S. Leather Co., in Germany, and they were obliged to pay $4.50 a pound for it, exclusive of the big duty. Now all the powder used by this big corporation will be made in Ridg¬ way and the article will be placed on the market for sale to other tanners who are not connected with this company.
Approved by the Governor and in force in Pennsylvania.
Continued from last week. No.    156. An act to amend  an  act entitled "an act designating the  days and half days to be observed as  legal holidays,   and   for    the     payment, acceptance and protesting of bills, notes,   drafts,   checks   and    other negotiable paper on   such   days," approved   May   31.   1893,    further designating the days and half days to be observed   as legal holidays. Approved June 23, 1897. No.   157. An act to repeal the present road law  in German township,   Fayette countv. Pa. Approved June 23, 1897. No.   158. An act to prevent fraudulent pre¬ ferences by insolvent debtors,   and providing a   punishment   therefor. Approved June 23, 1897. No.   159. An act to authorize the   employ¬ ment of teachers   of   stenography and typewriting   in   the   common schools without  requiring them to Dossess teachers" certificates in the usual form. Approved June 23,1897. No.   160. An act providing for the election and appointment of road supervisoi's in the several   townships   of   this Commonwealth, defining their duties^ authorizing them to   make,   repair and maintain roads and bridges, let contracts for the   same,   levy   and collect taxes, employ  labor,   divide townships iutodistricts. appoint road masters  and   treasurers, purchase road-making   implements   and ma¬ chines,   prescribing   penalties   for violation of this act, and  requiring the road  supervisors to report to township auditors and to the Secre¬ tary   of Agriculture  from time   to time, and for the repeal of all laws, general, local or special, inconsistent herewith or supplied  hereby.    Ap¬ proved June 23, 1897. No.   161. An act to authorize executors and trustees, non-residents of the Com¬ monwealth,  to convey  real estate. Approved June 23. 1897. No.   162. An act making valid certain bonds of municipal corporations. Approved June 23. 1897.
No.   163. An act in relation to aiding an in¬ mate of any of the State institutions of this Commonwealth   to   escape- Approved June 23. 1897. No.   164. An   act   to   prevent   fraud    and deception  in  the  manufacture  and sale of cheese,  and  defining what, shall constitute the various grades, of cheese, providing rules and regu¬ lations for marking and branding the same, providing for the enforce¬ ment of this act, prescribing penal¬ ties   for its   violation.     Approved, June 23, 1897.
No.   165. An act to repeal an act entitled "an act regulating the collection of dog tax in the county   of Luzerne, approved March 1.1871.    Approved June 23, 1897.
No.   166, An act to enable minors above the age of 18 years to contract for mem¬ bership  fn fraternal  and beneficial societies.    Approved June 24, 1897. No.   167. An act to repeal an act entitled "an act for the protection of sheep and the taxing of dogs in the counties of Warren and Luzerne."  approved March 31. 1864, so far as  relates to the counties of Luzerne and Lacka¬ wanna.    Approved June 24. 1897. No.   168- An act relating to libel and its punishments. Approved July 1.1897, No.   169. An act to provide for the  support of the National Guard and naval force for the two  fiscal  years  beginning June 1, 1897, and ior the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending May 31.   1897.     Approved July 2, 189Y.
The Hellwig Case Settled.
By an agreement entered into on Satiirday, the seventeenth inst, be¬ tween George D. Hellwig and Hattie E. Hellwig. his wife, the several suits late pending in the courts of Potter and other counties were amicably settled. By the terms of this settlement Mrs. Hellwig be¬ comes the owner of the Lumber City Water Works, the ice business and other properfy heretofor in dispute. This will not only prove of much satisfaction to the Hellwigs, but to the consumers of the water line in general. —Autograph.
Klondike
There is probably a lot of gold in the Klondike mines.
A great many people will get rich in working thern. But a great many more will grow poor in the same undertaking.
Two or three facts may safely be taken for granted.
One is that there is not enough in any placer mine to disturb the relative value of gold and other commodities.
A second is that not evei'y body who goes prospecting comes back rich.
A third is that the merchants who furnish supplies to the miners usual¬ ly get most of the gold. ' A fourth is that truth which Irving impressed in one of his wierdest stories that there is more gold to be got out of that digging of the soil which produces cabbage and other agricultural products than out of any other.
The World does not advise any young man to give up a fair salary in order to make his fortune in the Klondike mines.—N. Y. World,