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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
Work Of Rare Animals.

The Vantage Recorder is author
ity for the statement that beavers
are building a dam in the Waikiki
between Hamburg and Franklin
Furnace in Sussex county. Three
were seen there by a gentleman re-
siding near the place. The animals
felled several trees, one 12 inches in
diameter One falling across the
stream was satisfactory as a begin
ming and they have cut several
smaller trees in lengths of six to
eight feet which they ioated down
to the tree and placed one end on
the tree and the other end on the
bottom of the creek up stream in a
slanting position side by side. They
then float leaves, brush, grass and
mud against these until the dam is
finished. The one now in course of
construction is about two-thirds
completed. These dams are built
that they may erect their houses in
the ponds made thereby, partly
above and partly beneath the water.
These new comers should be pro-
tected, not only as a curiosity, but
that people in that vicinity may
have a living illustration of the old
saying " working like beaver"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25

Agricultural Education in Pennsylvania
In an address before the State
Grange, at its meeting in Altoona,
upon Agricultural Education in
Pennsylvania" DR.. H. P. Armsby,
Dean of the School of Agriculture
of the Pennsylvania State College,
after alluding to the magnitude of
the agricultural interests of the
State and the advantages, both ma
terial and social, which would re-
suit from a better education of the
farmer, urged that while these facts
were always true, they are especially
true now. The competition result
ing from cheap transportation has
resulted in depressed condition of
agriculture and only the farmer who,
with scientific knowledge and prac-
tical skill, can adapt his methods to
the changed conditions can hope to
succeed. A summary was given of
what the State is doing to help the
farmer in this direction through the
Farmers Institutes and especially
through the School of Agriculture
of the State College. The annual
appropriations for the work of the
latter institution for the last six
years have amounted to only one
and one-tenth cents for each farm
in the State or the equivalent of a
tax of two one-thousandths Of a
mill on the agricultural valuation of
the State.
Of the total appropriations made
by the Legislature of 1895, but thir-
teen hundredths of one per cent was
for agricultural education, and but
fifty three thousandths of one per
cent for the School of Agriculture,
which is the recognized agent of
the State for the systematic techni-
cal education of farmers and the
only institution for agricultural
education in the State.
While the speaker was careful to
say that these facts do not neces-
sarily show that agricultural educa-
ton has been neglected by the
State, it was urged that, in view of
the special Importance of this sub
ject at the present time, the State
should make ample provision for
the education of the farmer in those
subjects directly related to his call
ing.
At the close of the address, reso-
lutions commencing the work of
the School of Agriculture and IA
voring liberal appropriations for its
support were unanimously adopted.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
NOT FIT TO BE KISSED.

NOT FIT TO BE KISSED.
" What ails papa mother P" said sweet
little girl,
Her bright laugh revealing her teeth,
white as pearl,
" love him and kiss him, and sit on his
knee.
" But, mamma, her eyes opened wide as
she spoke
" Do you like nasty kisses of tobacco and
smoke ?"
They might do for boys, but for ladies and
girls,
don't think them NICE" and she tossed
her bright curls.
Does nobody's papa have mouth nice
and clean
With kisses like yours, mamma,-that'
what mean
l want to kiss papa, love him so we'll,
But kisses don't taste good that have such
a SMELL
It's nasty to smoke, and eat 'bacco and
spit,
And the kisses are MT good and are MT
sweet, not bit /"
And her blossom-like face wore a look of
disgust,
Asshe gave out her verdict, so earnest and
just
New Moon.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
The Three Mari.
New Moon.

According to the tradition the
bodies of the three magi, or " kings
of the east" who visited Christ,
bearing gifts, are buried in the
Cathedral of Cologne, in Germany.
They are said to have been discov-
cred in the third century by the
Empress Helena, mother of Con-
stantine, who translated them from
Jerusalem to the great Church of
st. Sophia, at Constantinople,
whence they were sent by the EN-
peror Emmanal to Milan at the re-
quest of the bishop of that city.
In 1854 the Emperor Frederick of
Germany, having taken Milan,
seized the bodies of the three kings
as the most precious booty, and re-
moved them with great pomp to
Cologne cathedral. The shrine of
the three magi is one of the show
places of the city. The altar where
relics are kept is profusely decor
ated with gems and gold.
The bodies are supposed to be
buried underneath the high altar,
but the three skulls, set in velvet
cushion, profusely adorned with
precious stones, are exhibited to
those who are willing to pay the
large fee demanded for opening and
Illuminating the chapel where these
relics are kept. - st. Louis Globe
Democrat.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
Thirteen Months to a Year.

Scientific people are proposing and
discussing a change in the calendar,
making thirteen months in the year
instead of twelve. If the change
were to be adopted each month
would have twenty-eight days, ex-
cept the new month, which would
have twenty-nine days every year
but leap year, when it would have
thirty.
Under the proposed system calen-
dars would be largely unnecessary,
and many calculations as of inter
est, the maturing of notes, etc.,
would become matters of great sim
plicity. Then each day of the
month would come on the same day
of the week throughout the whole
year. If january 1st came on Mon
day the sth, 18th and 22d of each
month would also come ON those
days. On the 1st of january, Of
course, the day would he moved one
day later, as at present, and two
days on leap year, but when that
was done there would be no further
change during the year
The advantages Of this plan are
obvious and the scientific people are
thinking Of trying 10 get it adopted
by the first of january, 1900. There
is no good reason for sticking to the
present system solely, because our
ancestors did.-Farmer,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
The chlsaro nanE r.llur.s.

CHICAGO, Dec 22.-The National Bank
of Illinois, generally considered one Of the
strongest financial institutions In the
west, has closed ita doors, and the failure
dragged down three other concerns-E 8.
Dreyer q Co., Wasmandorff, HeinemRn q
Co. and the Roseland bank. The failure
Of the National Bank OF Illinois was due
70 The fHot that its entire capital Of o., 900, =
900 and 500, 600 over and above its sur
plus Of $500, 900 had been loaned on Cal
umet Electric railroad stock and $500, 600
loaned to Dreyor & Co, who had spread
their capital out 80 extensively that thaY
were unable 10 concentrate It In time 70
save themselves, The other failures were
due to the locking up Of assets held b. the
National Bank OF Illinois, which were not
available when that institution closed its
doora
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
PRISON FACTORY BURNED.
Destructive Fire at the New York State
Reformatory In EImira.

Destructive Fire at the New York State
Reformatory In Elmira.
NEW YORK, Dec 28.-Fire has destroy
cd two buildings at the state reformatory,
entailing a loss of about 500, 900. The
buildings destroyed were occupied by the
+. H. Mills company, which manufactured
plumbers and cabinet supplies. Both were
brick structures, two stories high, the two
valued at $4,000 They were at the ex-
treme west end Of the reformatory yards
After the oonvicts had left the building
the watchman noticed the flames. The
fire engine at the reformatory was put at
work, and two steamers were sent up
from the city, but 1t was nearly three
hours before the flames were under control
The loss on stock and machinery of the
company is estimated at $50, 900, which is
insured. About 500 worth of hard
wood patterns were destroyed. The fire is
supposed to have originated in the finish
ing room, whers paint and oils were stored.
There was great excitement among the
convicts, and every corridor was doubly
Ouart1ad
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25

PLAINFIRLD, N. J., Dec. 19.-Ex-Con-
gresham Roswell g. HorF died at his
home in this city last night He had been
i'll for some time with bronchitis and
Bright's disease. He was stricken after
finishing his speechmaking in the presi-
Dental campaign. Roswell g. Horr was
born In Waitsheld, Vt, Nov. &c. 1880, and
four years later removed with his parents
TO Lorain county, o. He was graduated
from Antioch college in Its first class in
1857, and later was admitted to the bar.
In 1885 he engaged in mining In south
eastern Missouri and in 1879 moved to
East Saginaw, Mich, where he took an
active interest In politics. For three terms
he represented the Eighth district In the
house Of Representatives With the end Of
his service In congress he engaged in the
lecture field and was widely known as
campaign orator. One Of the events In Mr..
Horn life was the ten days debate on the
money question with W. Il. Harvey, au.
thor of "Coin's Financial School, 4" al Chi
cago one year ago. Mr.. Horr leaves .
widow and two sons
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25

JERSEY CITY, Dec. 23.-EnRineer John
W. Bogart and Fireman U. G. Halleck Of
an Erie local train out of Jersey City were
killed near Fish Creek, on the Haokensack
meadows, by the derailing and ditching of
their engine Bogart lived in Passaic,
Halleck in Waldwick. The accident was
caused by the breaking Of an axle of a
freight car which was part of train pass
ing the local The car was loaded with
lumber, and the lumber was thrown upon
the track in front Of the passenger train.
The engine ran into the lumber at almost
full speed and went from the rails and
down the embankment Neither fireman
nor engineer had time to jump None of
the passengers was injured, but all re-
ceived shaking up, and many Of them
were thrown down by the sudden stoppage
of the cars
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
STORY oID. YET ALWAYS SWEET.


BY EBEN r. RExFoRD.
Twas night on fair Judea's plain,
Where faithful shepherds watched their
sheep,
When sudden sweet exultant strains
Woke all the dreaming world from sleep
"Reioicel" they sang, in Bethlehem
Tonight child is born to be
First star in heavens bright dladem:
All hail the King Of CalvaryP'
Then shone above the hills a star,
And as the Christmas angels sang.
The shepherds followed from afar,
While heavens wide arch with rapture
rang
And full of deep, adoring awe,
They came to where the star stood still
And angels sang when Christ they saw
BE peace on earthl To men good will r.
Oh story old yet always sweet
OF Christ-child In manger born,
With shepherds kneeling at his feet,
While angels sang on Christmas morn
Low at Thy feet we kneel to-day,
While heaven and earth for gladness
ring;
The babe that in the manger lay
Is crowned at last King-a King
Presbyterian Banner.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
A RECEIPT For SALAD.

To make this condiment your poet
begs
The pounded yellow of two hard
boiled eggs,
Two boiled potatoes, passed through
kitchen sieve,
Smoothness and softness to the
salad give;
Let onion atoms lurk within the
bowl,
And half suspected animate the
whole;
Of mordent mustard add single
spoon,
Distrust the condiment that bites so
soon;
But deem it not, thou man of herbs,
a fault
To add a double quantity of salt;
Four times the spoon with oil from
Lucca crown
And twice with vinegar procured
from town;
And lastly, Ger the favored COM
pound toss
A magic soupcon of anchovy sauce.
o green and glorious o herbace-
GUS treat
II would tempt the dying anchorite
to eat;
Back to the world he'd turn his
fieeting soul
And plunge his fingers in the salad
bowl;
Serenely full, the epicure would say,
Fate cannot harm mel have
dined to- day"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25

NEW YORK, Dec. 22. stephen A. Dut.
ton, who was recently convicted of swim
ding Miss Lilly Alys Godfrey out Of prop
erty in Washington valued at s55, 600, was
sentenced by Judge Newburger in part 2
of the court Of general sessions to serve a
term Of three years In state prison and a
fine of 5000 He must serve one addition
al day In prison for each dollar Of the fine
II it is not paid. Counsel for Dutton made
q motion for a new trial and entered a plea
Of insanity for their client.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
THEFEELINGIN - AIN
WOULD NOT PROVOKE WAR, THOUGH
READY TO FIGHT

Senior Emilio Castelar, Fears Grave Inter
national Compiications-Tbe Views Of
spain's Minister OF war-senator sher-
man on the Presidents PreroEative.
MADRID, Dec 28-The explicit an
nouncement is made that Senior Dupuy de
LONE, the Spanish minister at Washing
ton, has telegraphed to his government
here that he has had conference with
Mr.. Olney, the secretary of state in the
course Of which the latter assured him
that Spain might rest tranquil until
March at least, since, despite the attitude
Of congress, President Cleveland would
not recognize the Independence Of Cuba.
A press representative sought to secure
an expression of views from the war office
on the relations with the United States as
influenced by the action Of the senate for
eign relations committee on the Cameron
resolution General Marcelo de Azcarraga,
the minister of war, was suffering from
an indsposition and was not able to be in
terviewed, but a number of high officials
of the war office consented to talk upon
the question.
These officials stated that Captain Gen
eral Weyler in Cuba has received instruc-
tions to hurry up his campaign by the de-
livery Of bold strokes against the insur-
gents in order to prevent the Cubans from
rallying from the disaster of Maceo's death
and in order TO deprive the Americans of
any pretext for demand for Cuban indie
pendence
1t was added that Spain was quite able
TO meet the situation and can promptly
mobilize as many as 500, 600 fresh troops
in addition to those now engaged in Cuba
and the Philippines. The officials of the
war department explained that large or
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25

ONE GOOD TURN DESERVES AN.
OTHER.
Once never a day Of my life could spend
Without seeing my Tomkins, the true,
He came and he stayed, like a sociable
friend
Lunched, dined-aye, and supped with
me too
But once he lacked cash--all his ready had
flown
So he wrote And forthwith, to evince
My faith and friendship, l send him a
loan
Cad he's left me alone, ever since
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
PRIMATE DENOUNCED
PROTEST AGAINST THE coNFlHMA.
TioN OF ARCHBISHOP TEMPLE.

REV. Edward Brownjohu Declares That
the New Archbishop Of Canterbury IL
Not Orthodox and Makes Scene ~ the
CathedraI-He Ia Hooted Out.
LONDON, Dec. ss.-The confirmation Of
the Right Hon. and Most Rev. Frederick
Temple as archbishop Of Canterbury and
primate of all England In succession to
the late Most Rev. Edward White Benson,
who was seized with apoplexy during serv-
ices in the Hawarden church ON Oct. IL
and died few minutes later, took place
in the Church of st. Mary lie Bow in
London. The Most Rev William Dalrym-
pie Maclagan, archbishop Of York and
primAte Of England, offioiated at the core
mony.
At the beginning Of the ceremonies the
Rev. Edward Brownjohn startled those
present by rising from his seat and thrice
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
THE LADIES' COLUMN.

We wish to suggest TO the ladies that
this column Is always open to any and all
who wish to suggest domestic subjects of
any nature whatever, either to ask advice
or furnish information to others, and we
earnestly hope all readers Of the PRESS and
portunity, and thus receive as well as CON
fer benefits.
All communication relative to this col
uinn intend for publication will be laid
over until next week if they reach this
office later than Tuesday
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25

ALBANY, Dec. 1s.-Governor Morton
has appointed Frank NJ. Baker OF Addi-
son railroad commissioner In the place
OF Michael Riekard, deceased. Mr.. Baker
u practical railroad man, who has spent
~ years OF his life In actual railway serv-
ice In various administrative capacities,
ana Is now the general superintendent Of
the Addison and Pennsylvania railroad.
ne was 10 1885 one Of the commissioners
OF the state Of Now York at the Atlanta
expOaltion.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25

Marcello H. Barilati, an italian banker
Of 50 Mulberry street, New York, disap.
peared, and the sheriff took possession Of
his bank.
The Spanish cabinet decided that Presi-
dent Cleveland 8 message affected the cor
tes and should be read before that body,
which Is not now in session.
Joseph L. Harris, a furrier and former
hrP insurance register Of New York, who
has been fugitive under Indictment for
arson, was arrested In Monmouth, Ills
He will be extradited.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25

Josh Billings never said a better
thing than this: I hev allurs OBJ
served that a whining dog is sure to
get lickt in a fight. No cur of well
reggerlated morals kan resist the
temptashun to bite a oowardly purp
that tries to sneak off with his tale
between his legs. The whinin biz
ness man is just so. A good ringing
bark is wuth more to put greenbax
in a mans pocket than forty-two
years of whinin.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25

Sound over all waters, reach out from all
lands,
The chorus of voices, the clasping of
hands;
Sing hymns that were sung by the stars
of the morn,
Sing songs of the angels when Jesus was
born. Whittier.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25

Two Went Up TO the Temple to Pruy
Two went 80 Pray9 o, rather say,
One went to brag, the other to pray;
One stands up close ana treads ON high,
Where the other dares not lend his eye;
One nearer to Gods altar trod,
The other to the affairs God.
-Crashaw.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25


CHRlRTMAs PLUM PUDDING Stone
and cut one-half pound raisins in
halves, do not chop them wash and
pick and dry one-half pound cur
rants, and mince finely three fourth
pound suet, cut one-half pound of
mixed candied peel into thin slices,
CRATE three-fourths pound of bread
into fine crumbs.
When all these dry ingredients
are prepared, mix them we'll to-
gether, then moisten the mixture
with eight well beaten eggs and q
wine glassful of brandy.
Press the pudding into a buttered
mould, covering tightly allowing
room to raise, boil for five or six
hours. 1t may be boiled in q cloth
without mould and will require
the same time allowed for cooking.
AS Christmas puddings are usually
made few days before they are re-
quired for use on the table, when
the pudding is taken from the pot
hang it up Immediately, and put
dish underneath to catch the water
that may draw out.
The day it is to be eaten plunge it
into boiling water and keep it boil
ing for at least two hours.
Turn it out of mould and serve
with brandy sauce. On Christmas
day a sprig of holly is usually
placed in the middle of the pudding
and a wine glass of brandy poured
around it, which at the moment of
serving is lighted and the pudding
thus brought to the table encircled
in flame.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25

ROAST GOOSE - Clean and wash
the goose-not forgetting to put
spoonful of soda in next to the last
water, rinse out well and wipe the
inside quite dry. Add to the usual
stuffing of bread crumbs, pepper,
salt, etc.. a tablespoonful melted
butter, a large sized onion chopping
fine, a tablespoonful sage, dried and
pulverised, the yolks of two eggs,
and some minute bits of fat pork.
Stuff body and craw, and sew up.
1t will take fully two hours to roast
if fire is strong. Cover the breast
until it is half done with white
paper, or a paste of flour and water,
removing this when you are ready
to Brown. Make gravy as for
roast turkey, adding a glass of
Sherry or Madeira or Old Port
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
Hard by,

hutu byS
Plum-porridge stood, and Christmas pie,
Nor failed old Scotland to produce
At such high tide, her savory goose"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25
SENIOR EMILIO CASTELAR,

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"a H., .,tinb i,, w''I Is
bI,,hi,, hanof,+od ;, 'o- 'l'O''
"-eN-'
Onion Oh spanish Foiitioai PARTIES.
In the course OF an interview senior Cas-
telar said further that he was acting as a
bond OF union between the Liberals and
CONSERVATIVES In order to secure the agree
ment OF all parties in Spain TO ward off or
repel any outrage upon the national honor.
ne h9u secured good UNDERSTANDING, ne
salu' peeWeen senior OahoVas uel Oastlllo'
Che presluen0 Oh ohe oouhcii, anu senior pa
gasDa' eA-preihler Oh uhe Liperal govern
menu, thus strengthening the hanos OF the
government 10 carry out the necessary
measures 10 satisiy Ine reasonable demands
oI ouusluers anu allorulng conueht TO the
colohists While always oeIending the ns-
tlonal honor.
oen9r Castelar, considers that II she We're
pusheu 10 uesperaulon SPAN could lnnlct
serlous ualhage upon Ohe Onloeu oba1es ID
case OIL war
Sehor CasUeiar poinueu ou1 tha1 ne con-
siuers in.erhauional wars at the present
1ay uisgrace 10 modern civlllzation.
Suon war, ne Inougnu, would Dc more IL
loglct'l lor 'ne OniV9u TT States enan Ior any
other great natlon' he regarded the Unit
gu oO.lves as .le Inouei ior an ooher hatiohs
III aNoiuihg wars ano SEEKING the settie-
nenO vi ihoerha1iohai ulspu1eS py arpltra-
Oon.
Admiral Jose Maria Beranger, the min
isoer Oh marine IN response TO request
from press representative consented to
express ms views regardlng the existing
reiaVlons DeV"eeh spain ana the united
0'a'es.
"e''inK "Arships HeA"y'
consider rupture between spain and
the United states improbable" said Ad-
miral beranger, but with view of avert
ing any chance OF conflict the Spanish
men-of-war IN Cuban waters have received
strict Instructions to avoid any friction
with the United states. Nevertheless, In
order TO be prepared for any emergency, I
nave ordered the vessels building abroad
ana at home Tor the government to be
completed rapidly for service. The marine
infantry Will be strongly organized, and
all the seamen In the maritime districts
Will be enrolled. Should war unfortu-
tit out numerous privateers, manned by
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25

The more we study the more we
discover our ignorance-Calderon.