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1 . • - : «’**'- * V I \i t ___ . J a 4 1 ie5^ ; S _ : * • _ - . 5 TI)c IPmn Han (Sxprese. The Schley Court ot Inquiry. £oml. WEDNESDAY, DEC. i8, 1901. According to a recent court decision, when a house has been vacant ten days the fact of Its being reoccupied does not renew the policy of insurance. IT I s reported that within a few days after the barbers of the city of Schenec tady advanced the price of a shave to 15 cents, the hardware merchants had sold over 400 razors. What Schley did which Dewey ap proves goes with the people. The opin ions of practical fighters outweigh those of theorists, who have done the most of their fighting on paper. The new law taxing banks one per cent, may work reform in the cities, bnt it doesn’t have that effect in the country. It lowers assessed valuations and decreas es the tax returns from such institutions. Marconi appears to be forging ahead with his wireless telegraph 1 system. He claims to have recently received at a sta tion in Newfoundland signals sent from Cornwall, -England, a distance of 1,700 miles. On the morning of the 15th inst. there was a severe earthquake at Manila, Phil ippine Islands, which lasted 65 seconds. The inhabitants fell on their knees with fright, but nothing else appears to have fallen. Senator Gallager, of New Hampshire, has introduced a bill In Congress prohib iting the docking of horses’ tails in the District of Columbia, The penalty for violating the law should be the docking of the ears of the offenders. The complete vote on the constitutional amendment submitted to the people at the recent election has been received at Albany. The amendment is carried by a plurality of 45,636. There were 354,881 votes in favor and 309,245 against. It is surprising that the majority was not much greater. Sixty million years hence, according to Sir Robert Ball, the famous astronomer, the days will be about twice as long as they are now, or, in other words, it will take the earth approximately forty-eight hours to revolve on its axis, instead of twenty-four. This is based on the theory that an equal number of years ago the days were only half as long as they are now. One of the regulations of the post-office department is that free rural delivery car riers are not required to break the snow drifts In winter in order to reach the houses on their routes to deliver the mail. The roads must be kept open by farmers, or they will get no mall. But who will decide whether the roads are reasonably passable ? It is hardly wise to give too much latitude to carriers. A new Minnesota law makes it a felony for a man to neglect or refuse to support his family. This is all right, bnt it should be supplemented by a law requiring fam ilies to contribute something to their own support. In justice it is just as much the duty of wives, daughters, and sons, to labor within their own sphere, according to their ability, as it is for the husband and father. Andrew Carnegie, in a letter to Presi dent Roosevelt, offers to give $ 10,000,000 in steel stock to the U. S. government for the establishment of a National Uni versity. It is thought that Congress will not accept stock, for obvious reasons, but it would undoubtedly be an easy mat ter to convert the stock into cash. It is Mr. Carnegie’s desire to have the institu tion he proposes to endow the greatest in the world for the development of higher education. ^ ^ _____ Schley is criticised for not having de stroyed the Colon when lying outside of the harbor of Santiago. For some time after Sampson assumed command o f the fleet the Colon remained outside of the harbor. Why is Sampson not criticised for his failure to attempt the destruc tion of the vessel ? And is it not possi ble that the Colon staid outside as a de coy to draw our vessels within reach of the Spanish land batteries ? And in case there had been a close engagement, en* dangering some of our ships, there was nothing to prevent the Colon from enter ing the Santiago harbor. The Schley Court o f Inquiry have ren dered their decision. Unfortunately the Court were divided in opinion on many of the less Important points. On the su preme question, however, Admiral Schley is unanimously sustained. It will be re membered that the Admiral was con strained to ask for an inquiry on account of the attack made npon him by Historian Maclay. The gravamen of Maclay’s charges was that Admiral Schley was a coward and a caitiff, as evinced by his ac tions when in command of the flying squadron during the war with Spain. In comparison with this the other charges were inconsequeutal, and standing alone, the Admiral would probably have permit ted them to pass unnoticed. But after his years o f faithful and honorable service, noted at times for conspicuous valor, he could not rest under the accusation of cowardice, and so he sought vindication through a court of inquiry. The Conrt unanimously decides that his conduct “ during the battle of July 3 was self-possessed, and he encouraged, by his own person, his subordinate officers and men to fight courageously.” On a few minor points the Admiral is criticised by the Court, on several others he is con demned by the majority, but upheld by Admiral Dewey, in a dissenting opinion, in which, at the close, the Admiral says: “ Cemmodore Schley was the senior offi cer of our squadron off Santiago when the Spanish squadron attempted to es cape on the morning of July 3, 1898. He was in absolute command, and Is entitled to the credit due to such commanding of ficer for the glorious victory which re sulted in the total destruction ;tof the Spanish ships.” In the minds of right-minded people there never has been any question as to who was in chief command at the battle of Santiago, or as to who was entitled to the chief credit for the resulting victory, but the enemies of Ad miral Schley having contended that Ad miral Sampson was in command, al though miles away, it is well that the hero o f Manila Bay has given his opinion in respect thereto, although technically it was not commanded by the precept of the Navy Department. That the opinion of the people, by a large majority, accord with that of Ad miral Dewey, there is no question. This was their judgment before the Court con vened, and the evidence adduced thereat has only tended to strengthen previous convictions. It may not have been Ad miral Sampson’s .fault that he was not present when the Spanish fleet attempted to escape, although there is a difference of opinion on this point, but it certainly was his misfortune, and both he and his friends ought to have accepted it as such with all the philosophy they could com mand. Undoubtedly Admiral Schley made mistakes in his Santiago campaign, but in view of the subsequent result they were Insignificant, and should have been so considered. Such mistakes are not un usual. They have been made by the greatest of our army and naval officers, whose names are now written high on the scroll of fame. It is sufficient for the people to know that under his command one of the greatest naval victories in modern times was won, the glory o f which will grow brighter and brighter as time passes. Dewey substantially vindicates Schley, and the people uphold them both. More over the Court unanimously testifies as to the valor o f Schley. With such endorse ments,under circumstances obviously un favorable, Admiral Schley and his friends Twenty-two Indictments. After being In session a little more than a week the grand jury rose Wednesday morning. Nine open and thirteen sealed indictments were found. Justice Dunwell ordered that all indictments be sent to the county court for trial. Those that have been made public are as follows: Robert Todd, colored, of Penn Yan, two indictments charging rape in second degree upon Matty Cleveland, a white girl aged about sixteen years. The crimes are alleged to have been committ ed on November 14 and December 24. 1900. Todd was arraigned and pleaded not guilty. He has been in jail since Aug ust awaiting the grand jury’s action on these charges. William Porter, of Worcester, Mass., aged 41 years, William McCreary, of Wat kins, aged 33, Herbert Gray, of Elmira, aged 21, all indicted for burglary, third degree, and grand larcency, second de gree, for burglarizingl the summer home of Hon. Clark Bell, near Dundee, October 22d. When arraigned they pleaded guilty, afterwards withdrawing the plea in reference to the grand larceny charge. OThey were each entenced to Auburn prison for a term of not less than one year nor more than three years. Frank Strobel, no home, flged 48 years, Indicted for burglary third degree, it be ing alleged that he was connected with the robbery of George Fredericks’ resid ence, in Milo, last August. He was al lowed to plead guilty to petit larcency and was sentenced to the Monroe County Penitentiary for six) months. He admitt ed having served a previous term in a State prison. An order was made to have the case of The People against Thaddetf& Beacraft. o f Academy Corners, Tioga County, Pa., re-submitted to the next grand jury. He is charged with grand larcency. it being alleged that he removed chattel mortgaged property from this state. Savona & Keuka Railroad . V* 3. W eather Burea\ P8H H Y A H S T A T IO N . Week ending Dec. 17, 1901. Mean temperature .................................. 99.9° Highest temperature, Dec. 14 .................. 64° Lowest temperature, Dec. 16,17 ............... . 6° Mean dally range temperature................. 17c Greatest range temperature, Dec. 14.... 300 Least range temperature. Dec. 17 ............. 8° Rainfall and melted snow In Inches .... *00 Prevailing wind ............................Southerly. Clear d a y s ..................................................... o Partly cloudy d a y a ...................................... , Cloudy daya.................................................. 6 Highest observed barometer, Dec. n , ra..19.30 Lowest observed barometer, Dec. 1 4 .......a8 69 Mean relative humidity ............... 81 per cent. SPECIAL NOTES. —Lunar halo, Dec. 16, and solar halo, Dec 17, RALPH L. KASTMAN, Observer. LOCAL CO R R ESPO N D EN CE. Brancbport. —Col. aud Rev. J. P. Foster, o f Geneva, will of ficiate at St. Luke's Church next Sunday morn ing! at 11 o'clock. The Christmas Eve service w 11 be held at seven o'clock in the evening, fol lowed by the parish supper at the hall. Benton Center. —Don't forget that the Helping Hand Society of the M. K. Church at Benton Center will have on sale articles suitable for Christman gifts, at K. O. T. M. Hall, during day and evenings o f Dec. 19th end soth. Also supper will be served, consisting of fruits aud viands of every season. Come, see, and enjoy. Benton Center. A railroad from Savona via Bradford and up Mud creek valley to Keuka is be ginning to be considered a certainty. At a meeting, Saturday last, at Bradford, largely attended by interested parties, F. C. Culver, of the firm o f Clark & Culver of New York, the promoters of the road, stated that he was ready to commence work upon the construction o f the road as soon as the entire right of way was secured. The title to the right of way through nearly all the parcels is in the Munson estate bnt in some cases the adjoining owners have supposed that the title re verted and are now using the property. To clear np these cases and secure the right of way not yet deeded, the follow ing committee were appointed: James M. Washburn, Frank Plaisted, Wayne; Uriah Hammond, Tyrone; John Zimmerman, Cyrus Munson, Bradford; Charles H. Robie, Bath. The road will be a standard gauge, single track system, and will connect with the Brie and Lack- awana at Savona. It will extend a distance of about twenty-five miles, runn ing only to Kenka, where it will seek for the grape trade. The firm of Clark & Culver is able to build the road, so that it is not now the scheme of any promoter or schemer.— Corning Democrat . The question of granting a pension to the widow oj the late President Harrison has not come up in Congress. If it be shown that Mrs. Harrison is in need of a pension for her support. Congress should act .—Rochester Democrat and Chronicle . Heretofore pensions have been granted to the widows of Presidents without re gard to their needs. In fact the most of them have not been in need of govern mental aid. Why any exception should be made in the case of Mrs. Harrison we cannot understand, unless it is because she married Mr. Harrison after the ex piration of his Presidential term. Justice Mattice, of the 8d Judicial De partment, has rendered an opinion to the effect that the eight-hour day law is un constitutional. There is little doubt that the Court of Appeals will affirm this opinion. The law in question works only to the benefit of a favored few while it is unjust to others, oppressive to taxpayers, and a nuisance generally. The same is also true of several other kindred meas ures, including the Saturday half-holiday law. The current number o f McClure’s Mag azine contains an article written by Will- liam Allen White, in which Senator Thomas C. Platt is grossly reviled. It is reported that the Senator will sue Mr, White for libel. —At K. O. T. M. hall. Dec. 19th and aoth.the M. E. church will hold their annual Christmas bazar. Oo the eveulog of the 19th supper will be served lo four seasons. On the evening of the 20th an entertainlnar entertainment will be (given* cooFletlnir of music (Swiss); readings by Miss Brazee, o f Flint. N. Y .; a domestic scene, in h»* Mr. Harrv Hurford and Miss Cobb, o f vei.o V«o. ne M. B. church quartet will de light the audience with several selections. Tab leaux and other attractions will br furnished. Admission to entertainment, 10c. Come, see, bear, and enjoy. Dundee. —Cook Post, No. 71, G. A. R., o f this village, has elected the following officers: Commander— H V. L. Jones. Senior Vice-Commander—Tames Tuttle. Junior Vice-Commander—Darius Glover. Officer o f the Day—BHas B. Green. Officer o f the guard—Philo B. Davison. Quartermaster—James B. Almy. Sergeant—Thomas Putnam. Chaplain—Putnam Deming. Delegate to State Encampment — James E. Almy ; alternate, Elias B. Green, Himrods. —A rural free delivery route is soon to start from Hlmrods, as follows; Going northwest to Millard's corners, thence west to Smith's corners, north to Fiero'e corners, east to Norris' corners, southeast to Spink's corners, east to Jones's cor ner, noitheast to Morris’s corners, east to Ceylon Randall's comers, south to Culver's corners, east to Rapalee’s corners, south to Plum Point, west to Cheney's corners, southeast and south to Lun- ney's corners, east to Seveme Point and repeat to Lunney's corners, west to Dunn's corners, south to Taylor's corners, southwest to Pre-emption road, northwest and north to Baker's corner’s, east to pastofflee. Length of route, aa# miles. Hon. Sereno E. Payne, of this Con gressional district, has been re-appointed chairman of the Ways and Means Com mittee of the House, which makes him the Republican leader o f that body. President Roosevelt has decided to re appoint Charles A. Orr pension agent at Buffalo, N. Y. have reason to be satisfied. Labor Union Demands. Dr. Walter Channing, the eminent alienist, in a recent address, declared that Charles J. Guiteau, the assassin of Pres ident Garfield, was Insane. He also de clared thateall Anarchists were degener ates, bnt public opinion had great influ ence upon discussions as to their mental condition. Dr, Channing also said: “ As an expert In the Guiteau trial I have some reason to know how much the ex pression of one’s personal opinion la In fluenced by public opinion. I knew that Guiteau was insane, and so did a few other experts, but we raised our voices so feebly that it looked as If we had no pos itive conviction about it. It was wonder ful how anxious we were to find him sane. Czolgosz was doubtlessly In the same category as Guiteau. J. Wilkes Booth was probably insane and was made useof by tools.” The last issue of the International Monthlyt published at Burlington, Vt., contains an article on the subject of “ The Tariff and Trusts,” written by the Hon. Sereno E. Payne. Among other things Mr. Payne says that “ a protective tariff tends to foster and build up competi tion,” and, therefore, “ the main hope of destroying trusts or rendering their op erations harmless is in the competition which results from the (natural laws of trade, fostered, when needed, by the pro tective tariff.” Some free trade journals affect to be surprised by this statement, assuming that the chief object of a pro tective tariff is to prevent competition. Its chief object is to prevent foreign com petition. It begets home competition. Every great industry built up in this country under the aid of protection has begotten home competition, and the re sult has been decreased prices. The foot ball season o f 1901, which has ended, has been a sad one from a cas ualty standpoint. Nine death, and ninety- six serious and over two hundred minor injuries, is the appalling record for three months on the gridiron. The foot ball casualty list aggregates more than that of all the other out-door sports, and still the cry for reform is unheeded. Boxing has been condemned as brutal, and the au thorities have stopped the sport in most sections of the country, but as to results it is harmless in comparison with foot ball. But all critics of the game lose eight of the fact, as alleged by its cham pions, that those who die or are maimed in its contests make such sacrifices in a cause not less glorious than that of dying for one’s country. Comparatively few can view the matter in such a light, but they are too blind to be up-to-date. But The demands made upon the officials of the St. Louis Exposition by the Cen tral Trades and Labor Union of St. Louis are by no means modest: The world's fair shall be built by union labor. All materials used shall be the product exclus* ivelfof union labor. All printed matter o f the world’s fair company shall bear the union label. All privileges and concessions shall be let under provision that only union labor be employed by the persons receiving them. A board o f three members, to be composed o f three members o f the Central Trades and Labor Duion and three members of the world's fair company, shall be appointed to adjust any lubor questions which may arise during the construc tion o f the world's fair. It may be that they will be granted, for a project that depends for its success so largely upon popular favor cannot afford to run the risk o f boycott. But they are unreasonable almost to the point of ab surdity.— Democrat. “ Unreasonable to the point of absurd ity ” is a very mild characterization. To the point of conspiracy, or criminality, would be a more correct expression. Another statement of the Democrat is also misleading. The demand made is not a popular one in a true sense. Far from it. It is pretty safe to say that throughout the country there are ten per sons who condemn ithe demand as un reasonable and conspirant to every one who favors it on any ground. But the heavy majority are not given to boycot ting ; the minority are. And so the tail will wag the dog. But the time may come when the majority will be con strained to fight fire with fire, and then their wishes will be respected by coward ly and demagogical officials. The St. Louis Exposition officers should treat the demands above given with the contempt they deserve. But they are not likely to do anything of the kind. Unless possessed of more than ordinary courage they will yield to them. It is reported that over one thousand pension bills have already been intro duced in Congress. The people are strongly protesting against such legisla tion, and their protests should be heeded. Our pension laws are remarkably liberal — more liberal than those of any other country in the world—and hence it may be said that, as a rule, those who cannot get pensions under such laws are not en titled to them. The government can afford to treat the veterans generously, and that it is doing without the aid of special laws. The dependent pension law is re markably liberal in its provisions. The first time it was passed by Congress Pres ident Cleveland vetoed it, for which he has been praised by those who are more or less hostile to all pension legislation. But they forget to mention that at the same session of Congress he permitted a dependent pension bill in favor of Mexi- ican veterans to become a law, because, no doubt, the most of its beneficiaries were Southerners and ex-Confederates. Catarrh Cannot Be Cured with local applications, as they-cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a blood or constitutional disease, and in order to cure it you must take internal remedies. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is not a quack medicine. It was pre scribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years, and is a regular prescription. It is composed of the best tonics known, combined with the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect combina tion of the two ingredients is what pro duces such wonderful results in curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials free. F. J. CH E NEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists, 75c. Hall’s Family Pills are the best. Bellona. —The Sunday School of the Memorial Presby terian Church is preparing for a Christmas tree on Christmas eve. —The entertainment given by the Penn Yan Zobo Orchestra in the Memorial Presbyterian Church a week ago was a very pleasant affair. There were fourteen in the company, and they furnished a very entertaining program, consist ing o f Instrumental and vocal music. Miss Win- ship recited a few numbers with pleasing effect. —The annual election o f officers of Bellona Tent. No. 300, K. O. T. M., took place on Tuesday evening, Dec. 3d. 1901. The following officers were chosen : A. L. Barnes, P. C.; William Rit chie. C.; D. M. Scott, L C.; George W. Johnson, R. K.; D. A. Coffin. F. K.; I. Comstock, Chap lain; G. S. Means, Physician; N. Oughterson, Serg*; C. Barnes, M. of A.; J. Stuehel, 1st M. of G ; W. Lebbon, 2d M. o f G ; J. Holtby, Sent.; H, VanWort, Picket; D. M. Scott, organist. Brancbport. —There will be a temperance rally at the M. E. Church, Thursday evening, Dec. 19, at 7.30 o'clock. The meeting will be addressed by Mr. F. A, Victor, national organizer for the Young People's Prohlbitary League. Mr. Victor is one of the most interesting speakers of the day, and nil should hear him on this most vital of all topics before the American people. —Au Interesting Christmas program will be given at the M. E. Church by the Sunday School next Monday evening, Dec. 23. A cordial Invita tion is extended to all. Turner—Ritchie. One of the prettiest of December wed dings was that of Miss Elizabeth Ritchie, of Bellona, to the same pi high noon at Mis. William bride. The house r. Willard W. Turner, of ce, on December n th at the residence of Mr. and Ritchie, parents of the W E LOOK FOR YOU. Keuka Park. Middlesex. Furniture at cost at Jessup’s. Save Money on your Christmas gifts by buying now. at our Great Closing Out Sale. Begins Saturday, Oct. 26. 55tf R. W. W h b b l b R, Jeweler. Knapp will save you 25 per cent, on furniture. COLBURN CLOTHING STOCK MUST BE SOLD AT ONCE- Having purchased the entire stock and fixtures of the late H. B. Colburn at a greatly reduced figure, 1 shall, on Wed nesday, Dec. 18th, at 10 a. m., begin one of the largest sales of strictly new and up-to-date clothing, etc., ever held in Penn Yan. All goods must go to make room for the new spring stock to be pur chased. If you need anything in the line of un derwear, hosiery, clothing, etc., it will pay yon to go many miles to attend this sale. Buy your Xmas presents here. You can buy twice as many. Respectfully yours, w. B. T ow e r . N O TIC E . On and after this date we shall coal for C a s h o n l y . June 11,1901. P o t t e r L u m b e r C o . Admiral Schley has taken exceptions to the findings of the Court of Inquiry, and has asked Secretary Long not to ap prove of them and to delay dismissing the Conrt. The Secretary has granted the delay. Senator Jones, of Arkansas, has also introduced in the Senate a con current resolution thanking Admiral Schley and his command for the victory resulting in the destruction of Admiral Cervera’s fleet. CARVERS FO R THE HOLIDAYS , < HOLLOWELL <& WISE. Extradition Legislation. Ex-Governor Taylor, of Kentucky, is under indictment as an accessory in the murder of the late Senator Goebel, of that State. For a year or more he has found an asylum in the State of Indiana, the Governor of that State having re fused to recognize the extradition requi sition o f the Governor o f Kentucky, the Indiana Governor basing his refusal ou the ground that Taylor would not receive a fair trial in Kentucky. Now a represent ative In Congress in Indians has intro duced resolutions and a bill in Congress, which, if adopted, wonld compel the re turn of Taylor to the Kentucky authori ties. The bill provides for the interven tion of the United States in such cases on the ground that a refusal to recognize a extradition warrant is a violation of the the Federal Constitution. Perhaps the Indiana Congressman is right, but before Congress proceeds in this matter, it had better perform its man ifest duty in regard to some others o f far greater importance. First, it should pro vide means for enfo rcing Its treaties with foreign governments, regardless of the action or non-action of States. Second, it should obey the Constitutional man date in regard to the reduction of the representation of those Southern States which have disfranchised the negroes. Mr. Taylor was legally elected Gover nor of Kentucky. There is no doubt about that. But he was deliberately counted out by the legislature of that State under the authority of the Goebel law. The courts have sanctioned the out rage, which is the best possible evidence that Governor Taylor would not have a fair trial in Kentucky. The United States Historical Event to Be Commemorated. Dr. D. R. Burrell, of Canandaigua, will soon place a huge boulder on the original public square in that village to mark the place of the last meeting or council of ll****® Six Nation Indians, which latter culmin ated in the signing of a treaty in Novem ber, 1794. At that meeting the United States was represented by Colonel Picker ing, appointed by Washington for the purpose of conferring with the Indians at that time and assisted by General Israel Chapin, one of Canandaigua’s pioneers. The Indians requested the presence of some members ot the Society of Friends from Philadelphia, and four o f these were present. Noted Indians who then also attended were Redjacket, Farmer’s Broth er, Cornplanter and other noted orators of the aboriginees. The jury in the case of Mrs. Lola Ida Bonine, charged with the murder of James Seymour Ayers, Jr., a young cen sus clerk, at the Hotel Kenmore, in Washington, D. C., after being out neatly five hours, rendered a verdict of not guilty. The trial lasted over four weeks. It was a remarkable case. Mrs. Bonine admits that she went to the room of Ayres late at night for the purpose of giving him medicine at hie request. That while in his room Ayres attempted to commit an assault, using a revolver to intimidate, and that during the struggle that followed Ayres accidentally shot himself three times, inflicting fatal wounds. Mrs. Bon- loe then escaped to her room by way of tha fire escape. The evidence of the prosecution was weak. Last week Mrs. Jane Stanford made to the Leland Stanford, Jr., University at San Francisco the largest single glff ever made to an educational cause, $30,000,000 In stocks, bonds, and real estate, which makes that institution the richest univer sity in the world. DR. E. F. BU T T E RFIELD Will be at the Knapp House, Penn Yan, Wed nesday, Dec. 18 , He gives Free Clairvoyant examinations. Here is one of those astonishing results made by Dr. E. F. Butterfield in five weeks’ treatment of P. Maine, a substan tial farmer o f North Wilna, N. Y. Let him tell his own story: My Dear Doctor— When I came to you five weeks ago I had given up all hope of ever being well. My neighbors had all given me up as even beyond all hope of even relief. Some of them told me to try Dr. Butterfield. I had become very emaciated, was coughing a good deal ana my stomach, a good deal of sickness of stomach, urine scant and high colored, pain in back of head. On examination you did not say you could cure me, but that you could help me. After taking your remedies three weeks there has been a wonderful change; my appetite has become splendid, I sleep like a child, and, strange to say, my own neighbors did not know me. They would not believe such a marvelous change could be wrought in three weeks. I nave been splendid ever since, I have had one pull-back and that was when I ate a chicken pie dinner. Pros pects seem good that I shall obtain both health and strength, Refer anyone to me. Yours truly, P. M ain e . North Wilna, N. Y., March 14, 1900 TAKE NOTICE. Dr, Butterfield has moved from Benham to Knapp House. His next visit is Wednes day, December 18th. —Born, to Mr.and Mrs. Andrew Robison, Mon day, Dec. 9th, a daughter. —Cottage prayer meetings are being held at the homes preparatory to a series of revival meetings, which will be held in the M. K. Church, commencing Jan. 1st. —A Christmas tree and exercises befitting the occasion will be held at the M. K. Church Christ mas Eve. —At the Epworth League meeting, the follow ing officers were elected: President—Miss Lillian Boyd. First Vice-President—Miss Edith Cleveland. Second Vice President—Mrs. Effie Dunton. Third Vice-President—Mrs. C. E Try. Fourth Vice-President—Mrs. Grace Brandow. Secretary—Charles Hart. Treasurer—Mrs. Carrie Phalen. —Died, at his home, o f consumption, Sunday evening, Dec. 15th, George H. Bolster. Some Foolish People Allow a cougn to run until it gets beyond the reach of medicine. They often say, \Oh it will wear away, but In most cases it will wear them away. Could they be induced to try the success ful medicine called Kemp’s Balsam, which is sold on a positive guarantee to cure, they would Im mediately seethe excellent effect after taking be firet dose. Price, 25c. and 50c. Trial rixe f r u . At ell druggists. AN EXCELLENT CHRISTMAS GIFT. A Fountain Pen will make any one of your friends happy. We handle five standard makes, and can fully guarantee every pen we sell. The prices are from 75 cents to $4, at C ornwell B rothers ’. Pulteney . —Mr. Edwin Pardee, of Ironduquoit, gave R. N. Bennett and wife a visit Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Pardee is 75 years old, and for 30 years has been assessor of his town, and for a few years, when a young man, was road commissioner. Who can beat that? —Boom, boom, boom,.which sounded like artil lery, making us old bovs think of an opening of a battle. What was it? Why, Dan Tyler blast ing out stumps with dynamite for Frank Cross, and doing a dandy job, too. A much easier way than stump machines or tackle blocks. —Rain Saturday, and snow Saturday night 3 inches deep, and mud under it. If it would freeze now there would be a good run of sleigh ing. A few sleighs running through snow and mud now. —Invitations are out for the marriage of Wil liam Hall, o f Pulteney, aud Miss Mabel Boyd, of Brancbport, which will take place at the bride's home on the 26th inst. at 4 p. m. —R. F. Horton and son Philetus made daugh ter and sister, Mrs. J. O. Jarman, of Campbell, a couple days’ visit last week. —Last week Wednesday at 2 a. m. the heavy wind blew the chimney o ff R. F. Horton’s bouse, the inmates thinking an earthquake had come. —Saturday, a telegram came announcing the death of Harry Raymond, o f this place, at Bris tol Springs, Ontario Co., from pneumonia. His father was with him. Funeral held here yester day. Aged 20 years. —Mr. N. Retan gave his employes, 36 in num ber. a suppper Friday evening, by conducting them to the M. E. Church, where the ladies fed them bountifully with chicken pie. A very social time, too. —Net proceeds to Ladles’ Aid Society Friday, $18. West Jerusalem. —Miss Mabel Boyd closed her term o f school at the Stone school house last Friday, the 13th inst. It was hoped throughout the district that she would re-engage to teach the school several terms yet. —The heavy rain of last Saturday and Saturday night amounted to a freshet even on the uplands. Wells are not likely to fail of water supply in this region the present winter. —Miss Marietta Fort, a former teacher in Jer usalem and elsewhere, is still a resident of this town, and occasionally makes a visit among friends and acquaintances in districts where she was engaged in teaching. —Schuyler Hurd will become justice of the peace, in place of Otto White, the first o f Janu- uary, prox. —The hotel In Brancbport (the only one the village has ever had) possessed an Interesting local history, and has been a landmark since the first store was erected by Spencer Booth, the pio neer tradesman, who gave the name of Branch- port to the embryo village, and who was also the first postmaster. Some ot the early settlers say that the hotel, which for many years was kept by Barney Parts, and bore the name, in large let ters upon the roof, o f Keuka Hotel, was built by Spencer Booth, and some say it was erected by Solomon D. Weaver, while others maintain that it was constructed jointly by these two pioneers in the business Interests o f the village. —The destruction of the Weaver block by fire is a serious loss to the business interests of Brancbport, as well as a great personal loss to the owner, and the calamity is deplored by peo ple on all sides. —Mr. Edgar Matteson's loss of his residence by the fire cannot be estimated in dollars and cents. The destruction of a private residence al ways carries with it many losses of family be longings that are prized most highly. —Mrs, Flora B. Hulbert Is going to live with her cousin, Mrs. Rose Angel, In Italy, this win ter. —There is yet a considerable quantity of corn in fields unhusked. Cold fingers in prospect. —Next Sunday, the aad lust,, is Forefather's Day. It is related that when the Pilgrims land ed at Plymouth Rock, Dec, aa, 1620, their first act was to kneel down and give thanks for their safe deliverance to the shore of liberty. From this incident originated the idea of Thanksgiving Day, It seems most befitting and appropriate that the annual custom thus established should render Dec. aad as the day to be observed all over, the land. It seems silly aud inappropriate for the people to conform to the proclamation of a Governor or President to set the day every year, when custom, sanctioned by history, long ago es tablished it. Now, no one knows the day till the edict o f one or both these high officials is issued, which, o f itself, Is unconstitutional, and upon this high ground the great Andrew Jackson, when President, refused to issne such a decree. Let. Dec. sad be the day, and it will then be in vested with some degree o f significance. MORE GOODS BEST GOODS P E N N PAN M A R K ETS. - @ 50 The vicious and lll-advlsed strike of the Pennsylvania Railroad switchmen has ended in the defeat of the strikers. @ @ @ Small expenses enable Wagener Bros, to sell furniture cheap. be this as it may, it is certain that if the game were labeled “ work \ instead of lehould have defended Gov. Taylor in the “ sport,” very few could be hired to en-1 first instance and they should defend hi: gage in it. I now. N. S. D A I L E Y ’ S Insurance Agency Sells Fire, Life, Plate Glass, Tornado, Ac cident and Health Policies in first-class companies. Over three hundred sixty-two millions of | No. 1 Red Wheat, assets represented. ~ Office Room 1, over Lown & Co.’s tote. WHOLESALE PRICES. Butter, per lb - Eggs, per doz. . . . Apples, per bushel Potatoes, per bushel, Turnips, per bushel Cabbage, per ton Oniona, per bushel Chickens, per lb, spring . Fowls, - Turkeys, per tt> - D u c k s , ............................... Pork, per hundred, dressed, o 6 j 4 @ Beef, alive, - - - @ Beef, dressed, - .05^ Spring Lambs, . . . Yearling Lambs, - - 3^ (a) Calves, alive, - - - S h e e p , .............................. .03 @ G rain Market. No. I Long Red Wheat - - No. 1 White Wheat, - - • .18 .24 75 •75 .25 7.00 1 00 .08 .07 .11 .09 .07 .04 .07 .04 .04 05 I can sell Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, tto,cheaper than any other store in Penn Yan. Come and see for yourself. The reasons are plain. Just received a large stock. LOUIS D’AflBRA, ELM ST. ___ / SHEARS/ FOR THE HOLIDAYS. HOLLOWELL <6 WISE. Rye, Barley, 2 rowed - Barley, 6 rowed Oats, White, Oats, Mixed, • Buckwheat - No. 1 Yellow Corn 1 <3 .80 © .80 © .80 .60 .60 .60 @ •55 @-52 @ .60 © .65 DON'T BUY THE OLD STYLE 1 back and forth” shuttle kind of Sewing Ma chines when you can get the Up-to-date “ Rotary” Wheeler & Wilson. They sew much faster, run much easier, and do many more kinds of work than shuttle ma chines. Try one and you will not waste your time and strength stopping aud starting a shuttle every stitch you make. Easy terms given. I sell needles and oil for all machines. F. W. BUSH, 46 Hamilton St., Penn Yan. Sole agents for Collins’ celebrated Buf- falo Bread. Penn Yan Cash Grocery. —Miss Clara Bean Is spending the week in New York. —Rev. T. A. Stevens Is holding a series of meet ings with the Summer Hill church. —School closes Friday for a two weeks' va cation. —Mrs. Emily Ambler Is in a hospital at Roch ester lor a surgical operation. She was doing well at last report. —Mr. Dudley Barrus spent Saturday and Sun day in Middlesex. —Miss Taylor, o f Cheshire, spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of her uncle, Mr. Arthur Taylor. —Mr. F. H. Victor, o f New York, gave a lecture here Tuesday evening of this week. He is na tional organizer of young men's prohibition clubs —The score was even between the Penn Yan Academy team and the College team at the girls' game o f basket ball played at Penn Yan last Sat- —Alfred University challenged the school to a debate, and the Athaneum Society chose the fol lowing young men students to represent them: Mr. G. M. Demcott, Mr. J. W. Hollis, and Mr. L. M. Farrington. ____ _ Italy. —The Rev. J. D. Belnap. of Syracuse, has been holding a series o f revival meeting at the M. E. church here for the past week, and will continue them for a time. He is an entertaining speaker and fine singer, but the condition o f the weather and roads has been a hindrance to complete suc cess so far. —Dec. 14th occurred the semi annual meeting of the Sunday School Association for the town at Italy Hill. A steady, drizzling rain in the room ing, and a tremendous down-pouring later in thq, day. kept many people at home, but a fair-sized audience greeted the speakers. The Rev. F. G. Mathews, o f the county line church, gave an ad dress In the forenoon, and the Rev. J. D. Belnap in the afternoon. The addresses were followed by entertaining discussions. The officers of the association were elected for another year. The family of our neighbor, J. S. Paddock, has made arrangements to move to Brancbport in the near future. Mr. Paddock has sold his farm to a former townsman, Beals Lewis, and has con cluded to try his fortune at other business. We very much regret to part with Mr. and Mrs. Pad- dock, as they are among our most estimable in habitants, but we wish them abundant success In their new enterprise, and we congratulate the people o f Brancbport on this addition to their society and business interests. A great special sale of Furniture at Jessup Bros.’ Now is the time to obtain bargains. We shall close out our entire stock at cost for the next 30 days. This is no bluff; we mean business. Come in and procure your Christmas presents at cost of manufacturing, Do not forget, ATCO S T , at J b s s u p B r o s . ’ , Main St. Bridge. Morris Chairs worth #7 can be bought for $4 95 at Knapp’s. was beautifully decorated in green and white, evergreen and chrys anthemums being the principal material. The parlor mantel, before which the bri dal couple stood, was festooned end banked, and large white chrysanthemums were prettily disposed about the rooms. Promptly to the hour the bridal patty appeared, marching to the music of Men delssohn’s wedding march, played by Miss McGhee. The bride was attended byMlesJasena Rappleye, a niece o f the groom. She carried pink roses. Mr. Clay B. Tnrner, brother of the groom, was best man. The bride entered on her brother’s arm. She was tastefully gowned in white organdie, cut high in the neck and without veil. She carried a bouquet of white roses. She was given away by her father. The ceremony was solemn ized by Rev. E. B. McGhee, the bride’s pastor, assisted by Rev. A. J. Saxe, pas tor of the groom. After the usual congratulations the wedding breakfast was served. The guests at the bridal table were: The bride and groom, the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mta. William Ritchie, the groom’s par ents, Mr. and Mrs. John K. Turner, the best man, Mr. Clay B. Turner, the bride’s maid, Miss Jasena Rappleye ; Rev. and Mrs. B- B. McGhee; Miss Marion Mc Ghee, and Rev. A. J. Saxe. The breakfast was served by the follow ing friends and associates of the bride: Misses Katherine Scott, Jessie Fish, Cora Haines, Gertrude Aneley, Jennie McBlain, and Bessie Harford, and Messrs. George Barden, Ebenezer Holcomb, Bert Ansley, John Ritchie, James Holland, George Holtby, Mr. and Mrs. Seward Transue tastefully superintending the service. About one hundred guests were present. Amid the usual cereal shower the young people left tor Hall’s, where they took the evening train north for a tour of two weeks among friends and relatives. The gifts to the bride were numerous, valua ble, usefnl, and beantifnl. Tokens of a cordial love and regard universally ac corded them. They will stop with the gioom’s par ents until spring. Have made great preparations to receive a call from you. W e have brought together many special attractions that you may be pleased and helped in choosing your Christmas gifts. You know that we are always Headquarters for Handkerchiefs. Here are hemmed, printed cambric ones for the children at 3 for 10c. up. Ladies' Lawn, hemstitch ed, at 5c. Embroidered ones from 5c. to $1,00. Hem stitched from 10c. up in Cambric and Linen. Gents' Jap- onette, hemstitched, embroidered with silk initials, lOo. Linen and Silk hemstitched from 15o. to $1.00. See this immense display. This line may help you to select: Comb and Brush Sets, Trays, Gloves, Aprons, Pictures, Umbrellas, Pocket Books, Lunch cloths, Rose Blankets, Tie Boxes, Jewel Boxes, Glove Boxes, Work Boxes, Peafumery, Neckties, Mirrors, A nice Coat, Fur Collar, Dress Pattern, Table Cloth, or a hundred and one other useful articles. W e will give a beatiful present to every cash purchaser o f $5.00 or more, ora picture to all purchasers of smaller amounts from Dec. 14th to 24th. c. M c F A R R E N . OOKS I 0 UR-STAtRS'* DEPARTMENT , HOLLOWELL & WISE. • Save Money on your Christmas gifts by buying now at our Great Closing Out Sale. Begins Saturday, Oct. 26. 55tf R. W. W heeler . Jeweler. Oak Writing Desks $2.98, and up, at Knapp’s You can buy the best macaroni for 5c. per pound at Wheeler Broa.’ Good, solid Morris chairs'for $2.08 at Corcoran Bros.’ UNDERW E A R . 10 per cent, off for cash at 1 McAdams & Kinyonn’s. NECKW E A R , Our stock is complete. 1 McAdams & Kinyoun. Ladies’ rubbers, small sizes, 5c. per pair at Wagener Bros.’ Closing out sale of furniture at Jessnp Bros.’ Special sale of fine pictures is now on Corcoran Bros.” . Good, solid center tables for 99c. at Corcoran Bros” Silk umbrellas for Xmas gifts. _____ Lown & Co. Nice holiday slippers fora little money at Wagener Bros’. CH O ICE GLASSWARE l •• U P S T A I R S '* DEPARTMENT . e HOLLOWELL cfe WISE , * All pictures at reduced prices for the holidays at Corcoran Bros’. Claus M A C K’S W A T E R ING FONT FEED IN G RACKS F ou I t r y A N D is here with most everything and anything you wish. Our store was never so crowded as this season. A great variety of............... CHRISTMAS GOODS C o m e e a v V ^ a x \ A v^ovvv s e X e e X v o x v s . Special sale of Furniture at Made and S o ld a t PATTESON’S SASH an d BLIND FACTORY, Penn Yan, N. Y. JOHN C. SUTFIN, Agent. Knapp’s Men’s arctics 97c. at Wagener Bros’. Parlor suits for only $9.98, at Corcoran Bros. ’ V E R Y SMART Assortment of neckwear at 1 McAdams & Kinyoun’s. “ Get Your Christmas Perfumes’* at Bennett’s Drug Store, near P. O. 44 U p - S t a i r s ” Departm e n t Special Xmas Sale Handsome $4 rockers for only $2.99 at Corcoran Bros.* Ladies’ $1.25 artics 75c. at Wagener Bros’. PIC T U RE BOOKS I U P S T A I R S '* DEPARTM ENT » HOLLOWELL <& WISE. HEMPHILL.—At the residence oi her daughter, Mrs. E. G. Hopkins, in this villoge, Dec. 16, 1901, Mrs. Mary E. Hemphill, aged 85 years. SMITH.—At her home In Rochester, December 12, 1901, of typhoid fever, Mrs. Mary Smith; iormeriy o f Benton. Parchcsi, India, Crokinole, Checkers, Dominoes Quoits, Pish Pond, Lotto, Jack Straws, Tiddledy Winks, Authors, Safety Target, Mother Goose, Brother Jonathan, Ring Toss, Bagatelle, Ten Pins, Halma, Great Inventions, Colorio, Conette, (new) Bible Questions, Yacht Race, Trek, (new) National Standards, Lucky Seven (new) Foot Ball, We want every household to get a supply ot A & P. Tea and Coffees for their Xmas Breakfast, Dinner, ana Supper, consequently, we offer Special Induce ments this year. : : : : : : : : From Saturday, Dec. 21, ^ S a tu r d a y , Dec. 28, PLA T E SET A Beautiful Blue- Flown Lancaster Genuine Imported, Blue-Flown Lancaster, Porcelain China Cup, Saucer and Plate. Purchasers of 50 c. worth o f Teas, Coffees, A- &. P. Spices, A. <6; P. Extracts, A. & P. Raking Powder, and Courtenay <fc Co.’s Sauce. FREE TO ALL Catarrh The cause exists In the blood, In what causes inflammation of the mucous membrane. It is therefore impossible to cure the disease by local applications. It Is positively dangerous to neglect it, because it always affects the stom ach and deranges the general health, and Is likely to develop into consump tion Many have been radically and permanently cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla. It cleanses the blood and has a peculiar alterative and tonle effect. JR. Long. California Junction, Iowa, writes: “ I had catarrh three years, lost my appetite and could not sleep. My head pained me and I felt bad all over. I took Hood's Sarsaparilla and now have a good appetite, sleep well, and have no symptoms of catarrh.” H o o d 's S a r s a p a r il la Promises to cure and keeps the prom ise. It is better not to'put off treat ment— buy Hood's today. Steeple Chase, Parlor Croquet, Peter Coddles, Fast Mall, Soldier Ten Pins, Kindergarten, Sliced Animals, Dissected Maps, Blocks, Nested Blocks, Archery, Postman, Old Maid, Base Ball, Tether Ball, Sewing Cards, Sliced Birds, Paints, Building Blocks, Alphabet Blocks, This is one o f the most Beautiful Plate Sets we have ever given away. We know when you see them you will want half a dozen. Come early as we will not guarantee to have them in stock during the 6 days. 19 M of Best Granulated Sogar for $1.00 Hollowell&Wise 9 44 U p - S t a i r s ” D e p a rtm e n t Pearl Tapioca, per l b ............ Java Rice, per lb .................... Beet Carolina Head R ice. . . . Eagle Brand Condensed Milk Milkmaid Condensed Milk .. Prepared Mustard, per j a r . . . 5a 50. 10c. 16c- 15c. 10c. A . & P. Washing Powder, per lb, 5c. A . <fc P. Ball Blue, per box ........ 8c. A . <fc P. Corn Starch, per lb . . . . 6a A . & P. Seeded Raisins, per l b . . 10a A . <fc P. Cleaned Currants, per lb. 10a A . <fc P . Condensed Milk, per can, lOo. Thea-lTectar, Pure Chinese Tea, per lb . 60c. A Merry Christmas. O o lo n g .............. 30, 40, 50, and 60a Eng. Breakfast.. 30, 40, 50, and 60c. M ix e d ............... 30, 40, 50, and 60a Gunpowder........30, 40, 50, and 60c. RIO, 9, 12, 15c 18c • ■ 20c GUTttnlES' La Guayra, What more appropriate for CHRISMAS Presents, for either adults or chil dren, than BOOKS. We have them. All the new, pop ular Books and Juveniles, Bibles and Prayer Books, Calendars and Christmas Cards, besides a great variety of other presents, consisting in part of Papeterles, Pocket Books, Paperweights, Perfumery, Ink Stands, Fountain Pens, and all the accessories o f a Writing Desk, Albums, Toilet Sets, Music Rolls, Games, and Books, Pictures and Framing. 1 9 0 2 = Diaries = 1 9 0 2 All the Daily Papers and Magazines. Now is the time to make everybody happy during the Glaa Christmas time by making them a nice present bought at O U T H R I E 'S , Fancy Blend A great Christmas opportunity for every man, boy, and child. Our anni versary sale is still on. The stock is getting lower every day. If reliable and up to date goods are worth while buyiug, and if dollars and cents are worth saving, kindly call at our store before securing your purchases else- Santos, where and see our special holiday bar- M a ricaibo, gains in men’s, boys* and children’s suits, military or regular shapes, over coats, with or without yokes, reefers, and ulsters. You will undoubtedly be convinced, as hundreds of others al ready have b ee n, that yon can save enough on every garment to buy more | QQ0DS DELIVERED than one valuable Christmas present, and at the same time get clothing I A l l V P a r t O f t h e C i t V . that is right. Our fine holiday stock ‘ \ v is full of beauty, quality, variety, and good taste. It is easy to select from — supplies exactly what you want. It would be a mistake to buy be- tore you see it. Remember this | TslGpllOIlO 52 B> splendid assortment contains the right thing for every person, old, middle-aged, or young. any thanks for the liberal pat ronage you have kindly given us to date. We fully appreciate your fav or, and hope to see you often from now until the first of the year, and during the ensuing year. Remember the place. DAVIS BROS., M AIN STREET, PE N N YAN*, J a p a n ................ 30, 40, 50, and 60c. B. F. Japan .... 30, 40, 50, and 60a Ceylon ................ 40, 50, 60, and 70a Young Hyson ..30, 40, 50, and 60a Our Teas ami Coffees have a National Reputation for being the freshest and cheapest on the market. Java, Mocha 8 O’clock Breakfast, 25, 30, and 35c 25, 30, and 35c 22 c 20 c EUfyad Arabian Coffee, 35c. Java, lain St., Penn Yan. Dissolved , the Firm ot E- Van Gelder & Bros. ^A ' A11^- Af >r ~ f i r r (n, f t s' r B. A. Van Gelder, the senior member of the firm, will continue the business. AU accounts due said firm ate payable to— E. A. VAN GELDER. G. W. VAN GELDER. 6o 4W Ji6 Main street. at Greatly Reduced Prices, at Our Clos ing Out Sale. A F U L L LIN E OF *W a U W s , IS v o o ^ CXo ca \ %, « EiX c ,. - 92 25 85 £ doz. Rogers best qualty Knives and Forks, only • 1 50 l doz. Sterling Silver Teaspoons heavy, $ 4.36 to - - 4 75 The same low prices on everything in the store We are selling Watches, cheaper than you can buy them else where, Get our prices. R. W. WHEELER, Jeweler. An 8 Day Clock, only Alarm Clock, best made,
