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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1895-11-07
JOSS IS TO HAVE A NEW TEMPLE
Surrounded by True Oriental Luxuries, tn
Deity VIII Receive Due Homage

Surrounded by True Oriental Luxuries, the
Deity Will Receive Due Homage.
1.-THE Chinese citizens Of Chicago viii
soon have the most magnificent joss
house in America, said Sam Moy to a
reporter. 1.-The entire furnishings for
the place are now being designed and
made in China, and we expect to open
the house in about three months Our
people are habitually very quiet and not
given to display or parade, but the dedi-
cation of the new josshouse will be at
tended with Chinese ceremonies and a
parade far more elaborate than has ever
been seen in Chicago and probably in
the United States.
The place will not be used as a joss
house alone, but also as the lodge or
headquarters of the Chinese Freema-
sons of this city. There are many OF
these here, and the society is hundreds
of years old IN China. In addition to
this it will serve as place for the tenn
porary entertainment Of the people Of
our nation who make few days stop
In the city. They viii be housed and
taken care of there.
Hip Lung. probably the wealthiest
Celestial in Chicago and relative Of
Sam Moy, explained that every piece Of
furnishings for the josshouse Is being
designed and made in China, and that
the furniture will cost not less than 3d.
900. 1t will be made of ebony and
other rare and costly oriental woods and
will be deliberately carved and heavily
decorated with gold.
The entire cost OF the house will not
be less than 81, 900 or So. 900, and there
will be nothing like it in America 1t
will have two large jossrooms. with the
finest Chinese hangings, decorations and
furnishings Then there will be a large
general parlor or reception room for en-.
tertaining the general guests and two
private parlors for special use.
The location of the josshouse is not
yet known. CHICAGO Post
There is now ''Bissell'' postoffice III
nearly every state in the Union. When
Mr.. Bissell was appointed postmaster
general, not single postoffice in the
country was honored by the name Of
''Bissell,' Mr.. Bissell has since cor
rected this singular omission ON the part
of former postmaster generals, and when
The Postal Guide was printed last De-
cember had already added an even dozen
"Bissells" TO the postoffice nomenclature
of the country He has been steadily
progressing ever since, and there are
now probably between 20 and 25 post
offices 30 designated In some cases the
naming of postoffice after the postmas-
ter general is pure sycophantry. Often
er, however, the name is suggested by
the department in cases where there Is
any difficulty over the selection Of a
proper title for an office. In The Postal
Guide printed last December there are
30 cleveland" and 10 Growers. ~
The ''Bissell" Offices will eventually
outnumber all others. Indianapolis
Journal
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1895-11-07

William Edger Nye divorced him self
from James Whitcomb Riley because, as
Mr.. Nye alleges, Mr.. Riley was too often
bis own worst enemy. But their is no rec
ord, says an exchange, of Mr.. Riley ever
having brought the combination into
direct contact with antediluvian eggs.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1895-11-07

The governor of Arkansas wouldn't let
Corbett and Fitzsimmons fight, and now
those two windy pugilists have undoubt-
eddy been putting in all their time since
the date set for the mill" in congratu-
lating themselves over their lucky escape.
If the governor had surrounded the pugs
with the troops he called out and forced
them to fight, there would probably be
no more arrangements made for fistic en-.
counters on Arkansas soil.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1895-11-07

Where was Grover when the light went
out; and where were the Pops. and what
were they about, are the questions that
are puzEling the students who are digest
ing the returns OF the recent election
The populists couldn't have cut much OF
. figure, as the Associated Press returns
don't even mention them as being in the
yaeo
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1895-11-07

Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Mary.
land, Massachusetts,, Pennsylvania, IL
linois, Iowa and Kentucky have all gone
republican. 1t is poor consolation for the
democrats to remember that New York
city and Mississippi are still true to their
old love
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1895-11-07

Ii Hung Chang is not as fearful OF as
sassination as other men in bis precarious
position would be. He considers his
narrow escape from death in japan the
fulffillment of a prediction made to him
by Chinese mystery-monger years ago.
that he would dodge death narrowly
many times and would live to be over 90
years of age.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1895-11-07

The king Of Corea is living example
OF the man of the song who sang "My
wife's dead and I've got another one."
It has only been few weeks since his
consort was murdered, yet he has already
chosen her successor.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1895-11-07

But six days more remain in which to
Register. The city election comes on Tues
day, December 3rd, and the registration
books close on Nov. 13, next week We'd
neafiav
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-13
Subscribe
for
the
PRESS.
A Country Editors Training.

1t has well been said that there
is no place so difficult to fill as that
of country editor. In cities man
who can "do" one department we'll,
bothers himself about none
other. The city man has his speci-
atty and sticks to it. "But the coun-
try editor must be good in all de-
partments he must be well read on
all subjects he must be able to dis
Germ the trend of the public mind,
in politics, religious and social topics.
He must write of the President and
pumpkins. He must mind men of
high degree and condescend to
things of low estate; in short, he
must be an all around man. 1t is
this that makes the position Of a
country editor so hard to fill. 1t is
this training that makes the country
editor such a splendid manager of q
metropolitan daily" There is nC
place except in Il country office
where such all-round training can be
had.-Mid-C Continent.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-13
Up County News.


PAUPACK, Dec. 12. - Christmas
is drawing near and with it we hope
sleighing, but not to spoil the fine
skating that large party of young
folks enjoyed Saturday evening on
M. N. B. Kellam's pond.
Miss Cora Kimble and Mrs, Eph.
Kimble spent Sunday at the form
er's home in Paupack.
Mr.. Lafayette Kellam finished his
three month term of school on Shiny
Mountain yesterday. He had the
largest Per Cent of attendance they
have had for some time.
Willie McDine started for Scran-
ton this morning, with load of ap-
pies for B. Killam, pretty cold for
carting over Cobb's mountain.
p. R. Cross was in to see us Tues
day, he said the neighbors around
him were drawing water to fill thei1
wells. " A bright idea. "
Sam Sample has been confined tC
his house for sometime and is still
no better.
Our school superintendent, Mr.
Sawyer, was calling on school:
throughout the county last week
His visits are always appreciated by
both school and teachers.
Miss Gertie Pellet, Claribel Kim
BILE and Bell Ansley went to Scran
ton Thursday expect to return in {
week. CUE.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-13
Real Estate Transfers.

August Kohlmann, ct. ux. to
Emelie Hecht, dated Nov /, 1895.
Land in Palmyra, so acres. Con.
So, 500. Ent'd Dec. 6.
Patrick j, Langan, ct. ux., ct. al.
to Celia Langan, (widow), dated
Sept. 12, 1895. Land in Palmyra,
10 acres. Con. 81. Enid Dec. 6.
Quit claim deed
H. Alfred Freeman and wife to
Bernard S. Berry dated April 2, 1892.
Land in Blooming Grove, lot 295.
Con. $40. Enid Dec. z.
Terrence Farley, ct. ux. to Austin
Gunnison, dated Nov. 1894. Land
in Milford township, So acres. Con.
81. Enid Dec. z.
James Conwell, ct. ux. to Helen
Conwell, dated Dec. z. 1895. Land
in Dingman township, 120 acres.
Con. $40O. Enid Dec. 9.
J. B. Westbrook, treas. to the
Commissioners of Pike county dated
Sept. 1s, 1890. Land in Blooming
Grove, so acres. Con. $3.50. Ent'd Z
Dec. IL.
The Commissioners of Pike county
to Simeon Lord, dated March 23, 1898
Land as above. Con. $3.50. Ent d
Dec. IL.
James G. Rose, ct. ux. to Frank
Muller, dated Dec. 9. 1895. Land il
Westfall, 20 acres. Con. 5000. Ent'C
Dec. IL.
Julia S. G. Porter to Gilbert Elliot
dated Nov. 2, 1895. Land in Ding
man, 200 acres. Con. 81. Enid Dec
IL.
Gilbert Elliot, ct. ux, to Augustus
F. Gardner, dated Dec. 5, 1895
Land in Dingman, so acres. Con. 81
Enid. Dec. IL.
Same to same, dated Dec. z, 1896
Land in Dingman, $50 acres. Con
$40. Enid Dec. IL.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-13
HIS NEWEST PERFECTION.
How the smartest Man on Earth Turned
a Neat Compliment.

How the smartest Man on Earth Turned
Neat Compliment.
There may be some question perhaps
Of Emperor William S success in seeking
distinction in kingcraft, oratory, art
and letters, but by a single utterance
this week he has compelled even his
French critics to greet him as a master
of courtly speech, Addressing young
and pretty Danish violinist, he is re =
ported to have said:
"Mademoiselle, you play the violin
admirably. When 1 listen to you with
my eyes closed, I believe hear Sara
safe. Yet prefer to keep my eyes open. I"
The astonishment Of the French press
over this graceful and felicitous oompli-
ment is amusing They have reopened
the old question, "1s it possible for the
German to have WITT" and are discuss
ing it afresh in the light Of this revela-
ion.-New York Sun Gable Letter.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-13

kempt and semi barbaric race OF bear
hunters, snake killers, timber
thieves, outlaws, pheasant snarers
and whiskey drinkers
DR.. T. Chalmers Fulton of Phil
adelphia who has been hunting in
Pike and Monroe counties and who
is a most enthusiastic sportsmen re-
Gently wrote an article to Philadel
phia paper in which he says " snar-
ing of pheasants in Pike county is
carried on as a business, and it is
high time the matter was stopped.
personally 1 will give $50 reward
for the arrest and conviction of any
one caught snaring pheasants in
either Pike or Monroe counties.
1t is reported that party of hunt
ers from a neighboring state have
been encamped near Milford for sew
eral days, and since Dec. 1st, when
the time for hunting deer expired by
law. Securing the woods with a
pack of hounds in search of deer.
If we wish to gain, retain and main
tain character for the county as
law-abiding, and as being a beauti-
full, healthful, romantic and inviting
resort for hunters and pleasure seek
ers, let us discountenance such alb
ominable and reckless jumbles OF
possible truth, distorted imagination
and naked nfisstatements, as are
contained in the "Pop"Curry's arti-
Gle as printed in the Times. And, ii
there are pot hunters, snare men
trout netters, and deer slayers with
hounds in season and out of season
in our midst whether natives OF
poachers from other states, let us
enforce the laws, and put a final stol
to them. Let us present to the
civilized world a true picture o.
Pike as she is with her magnificen
scenery, her enhancing water falls
her splendid roads, her pure watel
and air, her freedom from all tina
hurts or hinders, and invite people
to come here live with us and re
alize dream of Acadia.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-13
IN THE WlLDS OF PIKE.
What An Exchange Says Of the Sport In Pike
County.

In a recent issue of the Strouds-
burg Times, we notice an article
entitled "Sport in Pike County"
credited to the Brooklyn Transcript
and written by "B. H. R."
We have no objection to whatever
there may be of wit or humor in the
article, and we have no manner of
doubt but that the writer saw
snakes and probably had them in
his hat, boots and clothes generally,
and it is also quite likely that he saw
a deep precipice on each side of the
road over 200 feet deep. 1t is also
very likely that unless he changes
his beverage he will see bottom
less pit all around him, filed with
snakes and other things of assorted
sizes and color, holding in their
hands small tridents upon which to
catch and toss such souls as those
possess who mistake wanton aband-
onment of veracity for wit or humor.
We do not object to bear and snake
stories. Pike county is proverbial
as being the scene of deadly en-
counters, hair breadth escapes and
thrilling adventures with beasts and
reptiles and she has survived this
reputation and prospered, not with
standing. These scenes of adventure
might be laid in any county in the
state with equal truth and justice,
and we submit if they are not stale
yes, rotten chestnuts"
The people who read such trash
are more or less impressed, and gair
a very false idea of our real sur.
roundings. OF course they readily
discern the bold and naked exagger,
alton, but they do not know but
what there may be some truth in
thesssnake and precipice yarns, ant
these are remembered to our de
triment. Recently a party of peo
pie visited here, and they expressed
great astonishment at our roads ant
scenery. They had read of Pike, ,aut
expected to find only rough almos
impossible roads, wild jungles, al
unbroken Wilderness of rocks anC
stones, and half civilized, un
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-13
We Rise to Inquire.

Speaking of the presentation of
illegal bills to, and attempted bribery
of, county officials. We would like
to have thoselynx eyed gentlemen
explain by what authority of law or
otherwise they pay annually 500 for
publishing the court proclamation in
a newspaper and $4 sheriffs fees for
same. Is there any Kemble bust
ness about it,?
A reference to the proper act of
assembly or rule or order of court
would just now be appropriate.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-13
Welded HIS REscUER.
Tho Happy Completion of . War Drama
In Real Life.

Tho Happy Completion of = War Drama
In Real Life.
John Collins Of Kentucky, a bush
whacker during the war, was caught by
the Confederate General Marshall and
sentenced to be shot at Harlan Court
House in March, 1858. r. B. Booher,
now of CarTollton, KY, commanded tho
firing squad. Collins was given 80 feet
start and at the order to fire ran and es-
oaped.
Tom Martin Of Bedford, KY, q mem-
Der Of this firing squad, fell into Collins
hands later and was sentenced to die.
Collins young daughter pleaded for
Martin and saved his life. Martin went
to Missouri and married. Recently he
visited the Collins home, a widower,
and found the girl who had saved his
life q widow. He married the widow.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-13
Neyvs Frer, the !" choIee ;"


D1NGMAN's FERRY, Dec. 11.-Our
Mr.. Dusenbury, sent off a
raft of ties last week which arrived
safely at it's destination.
The ferry line here is closed and
"Billy' has placed his fiat in winter
quarters on dry land. Communica-
ton with the blue hen state is closed
except with small boats until nature
builds a bridge.
Mr.. Adams has his new house
near Silver Lake about enclosed.
Dr. Kenworthy the new physician
recently located here, has gone to
Philadelphia to spend the holidays
with his mother.
Mrs. Fulmer and daughter Miss
Mona have gone to their Easton
home for the winter. The DR.. re-
mains here giving close attention to
his practice.
Mrs. Spackman is visiting friends
in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Donaldson and family also
are in Philadelphia.
During the continued cold weather
our hotel people and others antici-
pate filling their ice houses.
We had the pleasure of seeing ou1
Deputy Fish Warden Moses Van
Gorden to-day. He informs us that
during the fall he cleared the river
of all eel racks.
Mr.. David Angle is at present
working for David Gum at his
blacksmith shop. DELAWARE.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-13
Correspondence,
A LETTER FROM Mr.. RlMBLE,
What He Says Of the Climate and Beautiful
Sights He Saw in Arizona.

PHENIX, Arizona Dec. 3, 1895
EDITOR PIKE COUNTY PREss-I am
very much pleased to receive a
copy of the Press here in this dis
tant land, and thinking that a short
description might interest your
readers, l write briefly. l expect
to stop on my way home two or
three months in California and will
go from here to Los Angeles, and
Santa Clara, from there to Portland,
Oregon. returning home by way of
the Northern Pacific Railroad.
After stopping one month in New
Mexico, l came to Phoenix. 1t is
more beautiful here than I ever eX
expected to find any place, and the
climate is superb. Every thing is so
wonderfully different from any
thing l ever saw or dreamed of, that
l can only mention few. To come
here where no preparations are ne
cessary for winter, where it is as
warm as summer at home, where
the palm, the fig the orange and
peach trees are in fruit, the straw
berries ripening, corn green, and all
kinds of garden truck growing in
December The fields green with
alfalfa grass, thousands of horses,
cattle and sheep feeding on it, as
sleek and fat as though they were to
be shown alta fair. This grass grows
so luXuriously that it can be cut
from four to six times a year
What is cut for the city market and
to ship, sells for about five-dollars
per ton. 1t is hay, feed and salt fol
animals, and nothing else is fed, nol
do they need salt as they get suffici-
ent from the hay. No barns are re-
quired, except for carriages, and
horses that need some shelter. The
hay is piled up out doors for the
sun shines 365 days in year. The
air is so dry the hay will not mol(
or rot. And if a shower comes il
soon dries up. The roses, Oleanders
chrysanthemums and all other kindi
of flowers, are so much more grand
ilxuriant, I and beautiful than car
describe, that one must see them t.
believe or realize what ! see ever!
day. The sun is very bright anC
affects my poor eye that Imustclose
but will write again soon.
Truly yours,
EPHRIAM KBIBLE.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-13

Kimble. Next to seeing a country
with ones own eyes, is reading good
description of it from a careful OBJ
We cannot all, or perhaps
many of us visit those far away lands,
but such letters place them vividly
before our minds eye. We shall
await further news from Mr.. Kimble
with pleasurable anticipation.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-13
un 10 pate AdvertisinE.

Two recent new things in window
displays have been seen in New York
one, a man wearing the costume that is
the trademark of a brand of cigarettes
sitting in the window and smoking
cigarettes; the other, man wearing q
fancy coat with lace at the sleeves, and
a paper crown, and false nose, sitting
in the window Of a Broadway tailor
shop sewing ON q coat.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-13
FOR SALE.

A small farm farm located near
Matamoras, known as the Hensel
or Reinhardt place, containing p
acres. Finely located, well watered.
House and barn. Fruit of all kinds.
Part improved Title clear. For
Terms, price, etc, address Lock box
G.. Milford, Pa.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-13

Correspondents are particularly
requested to send in all news in
tended for publication not later
than Wednesday in each week to
insure insertion.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-13
Administration Notice.

Letters of administration upon
the estate of Sebastian Newburger,
late of Palmyra township, deceased
have been granted to the under
signed. All persons having claims
against said estate will present
them, and those indebted to said
decedent will please make immedi-
ate payment to
HORACE +. KIPP,
Administrator.
Paupack, Oct. "a, 1895.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-13

The school directors of Dingman
township will pay twenty dollars
for information which will lead to
the detection and conviction of any
person or persons committing any
trespass or doing any damage to any
school house or property therein in
said township.
BY order of the board,
Nov, Z, 1895. IRA b. CASE, Sec.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-13
An Unaafa jail.

About per cent Of the prisoners in
the Arkansas state penitentiary escaped
during the 10 months ending with last
October. The total of prisoners in the
penitentiary during the year was ,466,
and Of these 81 escaped. and S62 were
discharged. During October four escaped
and 10 were discharged.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-13

The state Of New York is going into
forestry with a vengeance. 1t has just
purchased $4,000 acres Of Adirondack
woodland, making a total of 10000
acres that 1t owns. This is a movement
In the right direction, and is a good ex-
ample for other states to follow.-Bosto
Inurf,al
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-13

On state taxes not paid on or be-
fore Nov. 18th ten per cent. will be
added, and on other taxes five per
cent. after Nov 20, 1895. 1 will be
at my office, 4th street, from 1 to
4.30p. m. Nov. 2Oth to receive taxes.
JOHN G. WALLACE, collector.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-13

Notice is hereby given that tres
passing ON the premises OF the un-
dersigned, situated in Dingman
township, for any purpose whatever
is strictly forbidden, and all Of
tenders will be promptly prosecuted.
Oct. "a, 1895. IRA b. CASE.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-13
BIG SALE OF
CALIFORNIA
WIN s.

To introduce my wines
and liquors to the people
of Milford and vicinity | Of
fer the following low fig
ures for the Holiday trade:
California Port, Sherry,
Catawba, Angelica, Sweet
MuscateI, Madeira, Tokay,
Blackberry, Malaga and
Rhine wine at so cents
per quart bottle or put up
in cases of one dozen bot
ties assorted or of any
kind at $3.50 per case.
EVERY BOTTLE GUAR
ANTEED TO GIVE salts
FACTION.
Goods will be forwarded
by either of the stage
lines. Mail orders promp-
Iy attended to. CALL ON
OR ADDRESS
JOHN F. SAXON,
Wholesale Store, Ios Pike ST..
Branch Store, s3 Front ST.,
PORT JERVIS, N. Y.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-13
A Hobo Hotel.

Springfield, o., has erected a "hobo"
hotel, which was formally opened the
other night, and Is weary ones occupied
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-13

Do You
This Size !?
5I-2, 6, 6l-2 or 7
C width only. If so
you can get a pair
of Woman'S Don
COLA Square Toe
Laced Shoe. Real
value $3.00----noW
$l.75.
We bought them
of a specuIator in
New York and we are
satisfied to give you
the benefit of the
bargain.
Orders sent by
mail or by either
stage line will re-
ceiVe our careful
and immediate at
tention.
J0HNSON'S,
2S Front Street,
Port JSrViS.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-12-13
EPHRIAM KBIBLE

Our readers will peruse with in
terest the above letter from Mr..