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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24
prominent Vomau,s suicide.

NEWCASTLE, Pa, July sO.-Mrs. Louise
EoIts, wife Of Richard D. Foitz, proni-
nent Citizen Of this place, committed sui
eide here by taking leudanum. Family
troubles are said to be the cause Of her
rash deed. Mr.. Foltz Is almost heartbro-
Ken over the occurrence, and made des-
perate attempt 10 kill himself by the same
means used by his wife. He was prevent
ed, however, by timely interference The
Foltzes are Of high social standing, Mrs.
Foltz being sister of James ]. Davidson.
the Republican. candidate for congress
from this district. She has brother mar
ried 10 a daughter Of Senatofluay.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24

ST. LOUIS July 22.-E Gerry Brown,
member of the Populist national commit
tee from Massachusetts,, will be presented
as a candidate of practically the whole Of
the New England delegation for vice pres
ident. While silent as to who they will
support for the first place they will not
lend their aid to Mr.. Sewall. The New
Englanders they said would fight Mr..
Sewall, as they considered him an un-
worthy representative Of the Populists,
ne being president OF national bank, a
railroad man and monopolist. They
say further that while Mr.. Sewall has
been a large employer of labor, he has
never been known as friend OF the labor
ing man. Mr.. Brown is brought forward
as a man who has been active in many
lines of endeavor looking toward the bet
terment of the laboring GLASSES. He Is the
editor of the Brookton Diamond, the or
gan of the Popullsts of Massachusetts and
the Brookton Central Labor union. He Is
called by some the father Of the Populist
party, having made the motion In the
committee on rules at the Cincinnati CON
ference which resulted in the foundation
of the party.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24
Boom For Hi For oOvsruo,.

NoRMANDIE.BY-THE-SE N. j., July
Elf certain powerful leaders In the
Democratic state machine have their way,
David b. Hill will be the Democratic
nominee for governor Of New York this
year. The Hill boom Is no longer a mere
suggestion. II has the backing Of such a
conspicuous party man as Senator Edward
Murphy. Murphy, 1t is asserted, has de-
oIsred repeatedly 10 his intimate friends
that Mr.. Hill is the man Of the hour. Sem
Ator Hill has made no public utteranoe re-
garding the matter, but it Is believed that
be would accept the nomination for gov
eFnoF, though he undoubtedly prefers 10
be returned 20 the United Statea senate,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24

NEwBURe, N. Y, July sI.-Rev. DR..
Edward MoGiynn, pastor Of ST. Mary's
church In this oity, but formerly Of New
York city, was thrown down while at
tempting to board a moving passenger
train here. He was on his way to Vermont
and intended to stop day or two with
Rev. DR.. Burtsell at Kingston. Father
McGlynn walked down the tracks, valise
In hand, and met the train two blocks
after It had left the station. He took hold
thrown violently to the ground. He fell
very near to the rails The train was stop
ped, and DR.. MoGlynn was assisted aboard.
The extent Of his injuries is not known,
but he appeared to have had violent fall.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24
Statue OF Patriotism.

KINGSTON, N. y, July s1.--A large
bronze statue Is being made by New
York firm for General George II. Sharpe,
who will have 1t erected on some site In
this city in honor Of the One Hundred and
Twentieth regiment New York volun-
teers, of which no was colonel. The figure
will be that Of @ woman representing Pa
triotism holding the American flag, with
face uplifted. The height Of the statue and
pedestal will be IS feet Suitable insorip-
tions will adorn the four sides Of the base
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24

Snowy PoTAToEs-Take two cup
fuls of cold mashed potatoes and
two tablespoonfuls of melted butter
Beat these together to a cream, then
stir in one teacupful of milk and q
teaspoonful of salt and lastly stir
in the whites of two eggs well beat
en-. Beat all we'll together and pour
into well buttered baking dish, and
brown in hot oven.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24
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
who desire will avail themselves of the op-
portunity, and thus receive as we'll as con-
fer benefits.
All communications relative to this col
umn 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, 1896-07-24

LONDON, July aa.-An official telegram
from Cape Town says that Sir Frederick
Darlington attacked one Of the rebels
strongholds in the Matoppo hills and
shelled the rebels out Of their kopjes and
caves, burned their kraals and oaHRled
their position. The lghting lasted several
hours. 1t ia estimated that 90 Of the Mata-
bales. were killed. Three Of the British
toroe we're killed and IL wounded.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24
BISHOP COKE DEAD.
AVsnerable Episcopni olcrayman Expires
snddonIr at Cllfton snrinna

suddenly ~ CLIFTON Springs.
ROCHESTER July 2l.--Arthur CIeve-
land Coke, bishop Of the Episcopal diocese
Of western New York, died suddenly Of
nervous prostration at the Clifton Springs
sanitarium, where he had been spending
a few days. He was about to leave for
his home In Buffalo and just before
taking the train was stricken with faint
ing spell, from which he did not revive.
His wife was with him at the time Of his
death
Arthur Cleveland Coke was born in
Mendham, N. j., In 1915 He graduated
with distinction at the University Of the
City OF New York In 1888 and aVkhe Cen
eral Theological Seminary Of the Episoo-
pal church in l841. He was on adherent
Of the Protestant Episcopal ohuroh from
childhood under the influences OF mater
nal relative and social connections While
still In college he became an author and
contributed to periodical literature He
was ordained deacon on June "a, 1S4i,
and priest on Sept. 30, 184e. He took
charge of 81. AIMS church. Morrisania,
N. Y, shortly after bis ordination. From
thence he removed In 1s4e, to Hartford,
where be was rector Of St. Johns until
1864. He accepted the rectorship Of Grace
church, Baltimore inf1Sb4, end two years
later was elected bishop - Texas, but de-
olined. In Ls6g he became rector Of Cal
vary church, New York city, and soon
afterward was elected assistant bishop Of
western New York. He was oonseorabed
IN Trinity church. Geneva, N. z, Jan. 4,
1866, and on the death Of Bishop Delancey,
In the same year, he succeeded as tho SEQ
ond bishop Of western New York In tho
interests Of the missionary work Of the
church he travelled extensively abroad, and
in 1879, when the charge OF the churches
in Haiti was placed In bis hands, he visited
that island, organized churches and or
dained clergy He was a man Of strong
conservative views and Of intense devo-
tion to his church, and he never lost an op-
portunity to protest against that which he
did not believe to be right.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24

AUGUSTA, Me-, July 20.-Joseph n.
Williams, ex-governor of this state, died
at his home In this city aged 80 years,
from general debility. He was born in
February, 1914, and was graduated from
Harvard. Afterward he entered the law
ofiioe Of his father and was admitted to the
bar in 1887. In 1856 he was admitted TO
the state senate, being elected to the pres
idsnoy Of that body, and became governor
when Governor Hannibal Hamlln was
elected and became United States senator.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24

The mermaid sat on the cold gray stone
And looked with q kindling eye
At the smooth, white beach a mile away
Where pair Of bloomer mAidens gay
We're wheeling merrily by.
On the stone so cold and gray
And she said: ~ couldn't ride them thingA
Gee
But IN bet them girls can't swim like me.
Because they amt built that way"
Chicago Record.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24

PoTTsvILLE Pa, July 20. - General
Joshua X. Siegfried died at his residence
here, aged 90 years, from kidney trouble
and nervous prostratiOn. General Sieafried
was one Of the most prominent military
men, individual coal operators and philan-
thr0pists In the state. He was the leading
Republican politician OF Sohuylkill coun-
ty and expected to enter the political arena
within the next two weeks as the senatori-
al nominee.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24
THE HOUSEHOLD.

The Household editor will gladly receive
suggestions from any Of the interested
readers of this department and any ques-
tions of a general domestic nature will
gladly be considered.
All communications relative to this de-
partment must reach this office not later
than Tuesday.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24

A reader of the PRESS has recon-
mended sardine sandwiches as
dainty and appetizing. Scrape off
all the out side skin of the sardines
and pick fine with a silver fork, re-
moving all bone. Spread thin on
then thin slices of bread and butter
fold together. If desired few drops
of lemon juice may be added to the
sardines before spreading on bread.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24

READING, Pa, July ee.--Darius Fies.
aged SO years, who fired three shots at
Mrs. Issao Rherer Of Exeter. died from the
effects Of a dose OF arsenic taken with sui
oidal intent. Flies had worked for Mrs.
Rherer's husband and became snamored
of the woman, who is 80 years OF age II
Is supposed that he attempted TO murder
her while temporarily insane. He was
found lying on a railroad track, suffering
from the dose ne had taken, which was
enough TO kill dozen men. He was re-
moved TO the BeFks county jail, where he
dlad
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24

ST. LOUIS, July 2e.-Victor L. Berger,
delegate from Wisconsin, telegraphed
Eugene V. Debs as follows: "You will
not fail to do your duty when this country
requires your services The middle of the
road people want to nominate you for
president. Come at once" In reply, the
following was received from Mr.. Debs,
"Shall try my best TO join you" Henry
d. Lloyd of Chicago also wired Debs ear
nestly urging him to come.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24
mr. DonnelIy Would Accept.

ST. LOUIS, July as.-Mr. Ignatius Don
nelly was asked II he was candidate for
the presidency. He replied that he was
not, but, that he would accept II the noun
tnation should be tendered, with the hope
OF promoting the interests Of his party.
Mr.. Donneily holds that tho party should
be maintained intact and that this can
not be done by the indorseinent Of Bryan
and Sewall. He said that his name had
been suggested by five of the congression-
al districts Of his state. but he had oonsid-
cred the movement In the nature OF per-
sonal compliment growing out Of local
pride, until the present time He thinks
that fusion Of electors Is possible and
accepts Cyclone Davis plan with favor.
He said;
"There Is great battle waging here
The Reform Press association had the
largest meeting Il ever held representing
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24
The standard. Operation. In Russia.

BERLIN, July s0-The Standard OIL
company has purchased nearly one-half Of
the shares OF the syndicate Of the Nobel
Bros. the great Russian oil merchants,
thus enabling the formation Of a union
Of the American and Russian producers of
petroleum. The German-American Petro-
leum syndicate has acquired by purchase
the business Of the Ruth company and the
Baker Standard company at Dusseldorf
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24

PoRPsAoUTH, N r.. July es.--C. Clark,
who was arrested for the alleged peFpetra-
ton Of ab insurance swindle, was held for
the September term Of the supreme court.
Insurance Commissioners Merrill Of the
Bay state sent message TO Marshal Ent-
whistle, stating that CLARK had operated
extensively In Massachusetts,.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24

TUHKHANEocK, Pa, July 22.-Dr. e.
H. Wells OF Masnoppen, who was thought
10 be one Of the wealthiest men In Wyo-
ming county, has made an assignment for
the benefit Of creditors. His property four
years ago was estimAtsd at e100. 900, but
has shEunk In valua He had much money
tied up In western real estate Investments
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24

HARTFORD, July 2O.-Thomas =. Weloh,
aged a5, brother Of Andy Weloh, a we'll
known horseman and race track plungeF,
committed suicide at his home on Windsor
street yesterday afternoon by QUITTING his
throat with a razor. Temporary insanity
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24

NETTIE-Caper sauce, to eat WITH
boiled mutton, is made by adding
tablespoonful of capers to each half
pint of thick sauce made either from
milk or white stock. The capers
should neither be cooked nor chop
ped, but added to the sauce just be-
fore it is sent to the table.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24

that the southern vote is almost solidly
against him OF course only speak at
random, as l am told this by delegates
The sentiment is very bitter In the south
because, they say, they have been for years
fighting the Democrats The fight has
been to the death In many cases. They
say the southern Democrats have treated
them badly, depriving them of their votes,
and to turn them over 60 the Democrats
now, would mean the death Of the Popu-
list party"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24

WAsHEGFos. July a0-GeneEal Rose
Grams, president Of the Society Of the Army
OF the Cumberland, announces Its annual
reunion at Rockford, nis, Sept. a8 and "a.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24

In Scotland there is law that
only genuine travellers who have
journeyed at least seven miles can
obtain drink upon ''the Sabbath, "
as Sunday is called so universally.
Formerly this worked fairly well as
it required party to hire a wagon
but seven mile bicycle run is no
thing nowadays, and man who has
a regular Sunday thirst upon him
need not suffer either from lack of
liquor or too much exercise. The
sign in Glasgow saloons so often
seen, 4" Remember the Sabbath, "
need not be obeyed. That sign, by
the way, is nothing more than a
caution to the drinler to provide
for the day when the saloon is
closed.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24
An Up-hiIl Eight.

(From the Cincinnati Times-Star.)
The attempt to make out a list of
Democratic papers which support
the Chicags ticket, to offset the list
of bolting papers, was inspired by
laudable spirit Of fair play, but it
ran up against so many geographical
obstacles that it had to be abandoned.
1t started out like this:
Cincinnati CO., Enquirer.
Tombstone (Ariz.) Epitaph,
Red Cloud (Col.) Zephyr.
Crazy Woman's Gulch Mont. }
Topknot.
Mattawamkeag (Kan.) Sunday
Kazoo.
Hermit's Roost (Mo.) Tomcat
Moostocmagantio (Me.) Tin Horn.
Canquomogomoc (Minn.) Weekly
Blizzard.
Cabin John (Tenn.) Latch String.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24

SYRACUSE, July 22-Nathan Francis
Graves, for "A years president OF the New
York State Banking company, and ex-
mayor, died In this city, aged sB years.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-24

Let us learn to taste and TO see
that He is with us all things are
His doing, and that is enough.
Cardinal Manning.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-23
THE DAVIS RESOLUTION.
Election OF Mckinley Means Preparation
of PIutOcratic Principles.


ST. Louis, July 22.-Mr. Davis has
prepared and will ask the Populist con-
vention to adopt the following resolu-
ton:
Whereas, Mckinley and the Repubh-
can party represent the gold standard,
and the perpetuation of which means
that the national banking system is to
be rechartered for so years, and that
our national debt is TO be refunded and
made gold instead of coin debt, and
the bonds to run 50 years, and
Whereas, This system is to be fastened
upon the country with foreign nations
under false pretense Of an interna-
tional agreement, which means the ulti-
mate enslavement Of the masses, to pre-
vent this measure and to secure Mr..
McKinley's defeat, so far as our votes
go, we pledge ourselves TO unite with
the Democrats OH one set of electors in
each state.
This is the sentiment Of the middle of
the road Populists.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-23

those who are opposed TO the nOmina-
ton Of both Bryan and Sewall. 1t was
at first the plan of the Bryan and Sew
all advocates to put i'll General Weaver
for the position, but they
Changed at tho Last Moment
TO General Fields of Virginia, who was
on the presidential ticket with General
Weaver four years ago. They believed
that the opposing faction would be di.
vided between Senator Butler and Mr..
Hines of Georgia. Mr.. Hines, however,
was not placed i'll nomination, leaving
the straights united upon Senator But
Ter. General Fields was placed i'll
nomination, but'when it became appar-
ent that Hines was out of the race, and
when the committeeman from one state
after another rose to second the Butler
nomination, Fields friends Withdrew
his name and allowed Butler to be NOM
mated by acclamation. J. w. Hayes of
the knights of Labor and w. d. Vim
cent were chosen temporary secretaries.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-23
RUTH MUST ACCOUNT.
Another Decision Growing Ont of the
Taylor DefalcatiOn.

Taylor DefalcAttOn.
PIERRE, s. d., July 22.-In the suit
brought by the state to recover from
Thomas H. Ruth, money claimed to
have been lost by the state on account
of the neglect of Ruth to make, ,appor-
tionment at the proper time, and leav-
ing money in the hands Of Treasurer
Taylor, when it should have been dis
tributed among the counties. The
supreme court has overruled the de-
cision of Judge Gaffy.
This decision of the court will force
Major Ruth to trial on the claim of the
state against him for the interest
claimed to have been lost by the state
on account of his neglect to apportion
the school fund at the proper time, ne
having delayed his action about three
months beyond the time set by law for
making the apportionment.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-23
6ONDHOlDERS PROTECTED.
Judge Jenkins Changes the Form of sale
for the Northern Pacific.

Judge Jenkins Changes the Form of sale
for the Northern Pacific.
MILWAUKEE, July 22-The form of
the proposed order confirming the sale
of the Northern Pacific properties was
presented TO Judge Jenkins by the at
tOrneys during the afternoon. The first
section, comprising the main line, will
be sold for $lO,0OO,00O the minimum
amount allowed by the decree of sale.
The second parcel will bring at least
1000, 900 and the third parcel $500, 600.
These amounts, however, are not all
that the purchasers will have TO pay.
Judge Jenkins ordered changes made in
the form which will furnish ample pro-
lection to the bondholders who have not
come into the reorganization agree
ment. They will receive what was the
market value of their bonds before the
market was affected by the reorganiza-
tion. This provision was inserted by
the court.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-23
FOR SECOND PLACE.
Il. Gerry Brown the Candidate of the New
England Delegation.

ST. LOUIS, July 22.--E. Gerry Brown,
member of the Populist national COM
mittee from Massachusetts, will be pre-
sented as candidate Of practically the
whole of the New England delegation
for vice president. While silent as to
who they will support for rhe first place
they will not lend their aid 70 Mr.. Sew
all. alhe New Englanders will fight
Mr.. Sswall, as they consider him an
unworthy representative Of the POpu-
lists, he being president of q, national
bank, railroad man and a fnonopoliSt.
They say further that, while Mr.. Sewall
has been large employer Of labor, he
has never been known as friend Of the
laboring man. Mr.. Brown is the editor
of the Brockton Diamond, the organ of
the Pop,ilists of Massachusetts.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-23
AFFECTS MANY THOUSANDS.

Strike Of the Brotherhood OF Tailors Or.
dered In New York and Brooklyn.
NEW YORK, July 22.-After several
months of agitation strike of the vari-
Gus organizations constituting the
Brotherhood of Tailors has been de-
olared. 1t will become effective in tho
morning and will involve about 12,OW
workmen in New York, Brooklyn and
Brownsville. The leaders among the
tailors have fought hard to stave off
strike, but at the meeting last night the
1900 tailors present ignored them and
ordered the strike. 1t is alleged by the
tailors that wages have been cut 20 to
25 per cent and that they are compelled
to work more than 10 hours a day.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-23

,hat this cannot be done by the endorse.
ment of Bryan and Sewall. He said
that his name had been suggested by
Ave out of the seven congressional dis.
tricts of his state, but he had consid.
cred the movement in the nature of
personal compliment, growing ont Of
local pride, until the present time. He
thinks that fusion of electors is posi-.
bic, and accepts Cyclone" Davis plan
with favor
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-23
THE FIGHT ON SEWAlL.
Populist Candidate for Governor of Maine
Taking Hand.

ST. LOUIS. July 22.-The Populists
who do not endorse the vice presiden-
tial nominee Oh the Democratic ticket
received additional strength on the ar
rival of l.. 9. Bateman, the nominee on
the Populist ticket for governor of
Maine. Mr. Bateman was nominated
OH the silver platform the 4th of May.
June II the Democrats at their conven-
ton adopted gold standard platform
by a majority Of 30. They nominated
Mr.. Winslow, who stands on this plat
form, and who, it is claimed by Mr..
,Bateman, is supported by the vice presi'
dental nominee, Inasmuch as Mr..
Bateman is the only representative of
the free coinage sentiment in Maine on
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-23
Took a Matabele Stronghold.

LONDON, July 22.-An official tele
gram from Cape Town says that Sir
Frederick Carrington attacked one of
rebel strongholds in the Matoppo hills
and shelled the rebels out of their caves,
burned their kraals and carried their
position. :, The, firing lasted several
hours, II is estimated that 90 OF the
Matabeles were killed.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-23
Refused to Ouash.

, LONDON, July 22.-When the high
court of justice, queens bench division,
reconvened for the trial Of Dr. Leander
S. Jameson and co-defendants the lord
chief justice announced that lie over
ruled the motion of counsel for the do
PENDANTS to quash the indictment The
defendants then entered pleas of not
guilty The attorney general, Sir Rich
ard Webster. Q. c.. opened the case for
the prOsecution,
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-23
Convention Of Ano.American Women.

WASHINGTON, July 22.-Mrs. Booker
T. Washington, the president, delivered
an address before the National Fedora
tion Of Afro American Women at the
morning session. It treated of the
Progress of Woman" The remainder
af the morning session was taken up
with the reading of reports from the
various branches in the federation.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-23

DRYDEN, Mich, July 22.--George
Swayne, farmer about 45 years old,
living near here, killed his three small
children, set fire to his house, and then
blew his own brains out. His wife died
a short time ago, and it is thought that
this deranged his mind.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-07-23
Was . Well Known Publ isher.

NEW YORK, July 22.---Joseph Wesley
Harper died during the day at his home
i'll this city, after all illness of three
weeks. He had long besA sufferer
from gout. Up to last year he had been
the senior member of the firm Of Harper
~ 49, sss cnh'ir,