GEO. TOMPKINS RETURNS HOME

Attended G. A. R. Encampment at Washington, D. C., Last Week — Attended Republican Caucus at New Scotland Last Saturday.

George Tompkins of New Salem, who returned home on Saturday after attending the G. A. R. Encampment at Washington, D. C., is one of the survivors of the young men who enlisted in the Civil War. At the time of his enlistment he was but 18 years of age and at the close of the war marched in the grand review 50 years ago, being a member of the Fiftieth corps, First brigade, Third division, which was headed in the review by General Warren. This man was one of the delegation of 2,000 veterans who represented the state of New York in the recent review at Washington by President Wilson. He tells of the fearful ravages of time among the ranks of that grand army, which has dwindled to such an extent that but 20,000 marched in review where 200,000 did 50 years ago.

In his lifetime Mr. Tompkins witnessed the birth of the Republican party, its ascendancy to power in state and nation, its setbacks, its victories, and he told the members of his party present at the New Scotland caucus Saturday that he was never prouder of his Republicanism than he is today, and never more certain in his opinion that the party was fitted and destined to guide the affairs of state and nation for many years to come.

MCKOWNVILLE

Members of Delta Chi Rho thoroughly enjoyed an old-fashioned husking bee and frolic at the home of A. C. Abrams on Saturday night. Elbert Mead kindly offered his team and took the young people on a straw ride, after which they gathered for a jolly good time. Sides were chosen with E. L. Smith and Elbert Mead as leaders. In twenty minutes eight barrels of corn had been husked, Mr. Mead’s side coming out ahead. Old-fashioned games and stunts were enjoyed until a late hour, when sandwiches, coffee, crullers, and pumpkin pie were served to a hungry crowd. This is the first of many good times planned for the winter months.

SADDLEMIRE ACQUITTED

Justice Livingston and a jury on Wednesday heard evidence at the Commercial Hotel for and against Claude Saddlemire of Knox, who was arrested recently for on a charge of shooting pigeons without a license. The state game inspectors had Saddlemire arrested on information furnished by some person at Knox and the case was brought to Altamont for trial. The jury brought in a verdict of no cause of action.

Mr. Saddlemire is a highly respected young man and has a host of friends in the town of Knox, all of whom congratulate him in the result of the trial. Edward C. Sturges represented the State Conservation Commission and Earl Barkhuff was counsel for the defendant.