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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-07
FREE SILVER SUBSTITUTE BILL
PASSED.

The Senate defeated the House
bond bill last Saturday, and passed
a free silver substitute bill by a vote
of AS for free coinage to Al against.
Eighteen Republicans, "a Demo-
Gratis and Populists voted for it,
and 26 Republicans and Is Demo-
Gratis against.
Mr.. Cameron, of Pennsylvania,
was the only Republican outside of
the Silver States beyond the Missis-
sippi who voted for free coinage,
Mr.. Quay was paired against,
This action of the Senate compels
the Government to issue four per
cent thirty years bonds upon which
interest must be paid for that time,
and which cannot be redeemed be-
fore maturity without paying a
heavy premium.
The House bill authorized three
per cent bonds payable in five years.
The vote on Saturday will cost the
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-07

matter but scores of friends with whom
have talked and many scores to whom
have written will recognize in this express
sion the substance of what have said to
them. TO every one who has proposed to
promote my nomination l have said "No.f
There never has been an hour since I left
the White House that have felt wish to
return to 1t.
My Indiana friends have been most de-
voted and faithful, and am their CRATE
full debtor. Tho Republican party has
twice in national convention given me its
Endorsement, and that is enough. l think
the voters Of our party are now entitled
TO have n new name. For the sentiment,
great or small, that has been manifested
for my nomination / am grateful, and Of
that wide respect and Misunderstanding
party lines--whioh have been shown me
in so many ways l am profoundly appreci-
ative.
cannot consent that my namo be pre-
sented to or be used i'm the st. Louis con-
vention and must kindly ask my friends
TO accept this rs sincere and final ex-
preston upon the subject.
ms
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-07


HAVANA, Feb IA report has been
received that an important engagement
has taken place at Consolation del Sur,
east Of the city Of Pinar dol Rio, between
the Spanish forces under General Luque
and the insurgents under Antonio Macco.
The loss of the insurgents is reported to
be 62 killed and over 200 wounded The
loss on the Spanish side is not stated be-
yond the fact that General Luque was
wounded. How seriously it is not stated.
An official report says: "The battle was
flercely contested, and the advantage is
claimed to be all on the side of the Span
ish as a result" But it is significant that
Maceos forces, instead of being turned
back to the westward, proceeded on their
way toward Havana province after the
battle
General Luque was wounded in the leg
at the beginning of the battle. Majors
Luis, Lopez and Mijares were seriously
injured and Majors jose, Ruiz and Perez
were killed. The loss of the troops in kill
ed is placed by the official report at 30
soldiers. General Luque was carried to
Pinar del Rio after the battle delivering
over the command to Colonel Hernandez.
A report received from the province of
Santiago de Cuba says that the column
under command of Colonel Tejcde, num-
bcring so men, had fight at Oiocinado,
Cauto Abaio, with the bands Of Jose Ma
Geo Boune and Borrero which had ncted
as escort for the insurgcnt government.
Their position and camp were taken, and
they were forced to retreat, leaving II
killed, with arms and quantity of am
munition.
The continued activity of the insur-
gents all over the island is indicated by
the large number Of constantly arriving
refugees, whole families making for tho
towns to escape the violence of the insur-
gents in the country districts
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-07

January passed with open wealth
er, and without any snow to speak
of on the ground. This is rather
exceptional, as the month generally
winds up with SHOWS. If spring
should not be backward, the winter
must necessarily be very near over,
and this will be a great relief to
many, particularly the farmers,
who by reason of last summers
drought were short of fodder. Mild
weather too, is not unhealty. 1t is
the sudden and severe changes
which seriously affect health. If
the last Friday rules the next month
February will be mild.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-07

Summary of the Proceedings In the Sem
ate and House.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3O.-In the senate
yesterday the committee ON foreign affairs
presented reports, and resolutions on the
Cuban question were presented. The ma
iority report included resolution asking
the president to urge Spain to grant bel
ligerent rights to the insurgents, while
the minority report directs the president
to take steps toward securing from Spain
the complete Independence Of Cuba. Both
resolutions went to the senate calendar.
MIR. Tillman, the new senator from South
Carolina, speaking on the silver bond bill,
vehemently denounced President Cleve-
land, Secretary Carlisle and the United
States supreme court 1t was pronounced
the most violent speech in the recent his
tory Of congress. In the house several
bills reported from the committee on pub
lie lands were passed.
WASHINGTON, jar. 31.-In the senate
yesterday the free coinage substitute for
the house bond bill was continued, but no
speeches of notable Importance were made.
In the house two more of the general APP
preparation bills were reported, and sew
eral minor measures were passed.
WASHINGTON, Feb. lin the senate
yesterday it was agreed to take vote on
the free coinage substitute for the house
bond bill at 2 p. IN. today. Debate on the
measure was continued until late hour
at night. In the house the District of
Columbia appropriation bill was consider
ed, and private pension bills were dis
| cussed.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3-The senate final
ly reached n vote on the free coinage sub
stitute for the house bond bill at 2 O'Clock
on Saturday afternoon. The bill was
passed by 43 yeas TO "a nays. The work
of the house was Of the most perfunctory
order, no business Of importance being
| transacted.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-Only the house
was in session yesterday. The day was
mainly devoted to a discussion Of the Dis
trict Of Columbia appropriation bill. Tho
army appropriation bill was reported.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-Both branches
IF congress were in session yesterday. In
the senate a free coinage substitute for the
house tariff bill was reported from the
finance committee. The distribution of
the appropriation bills was discussed. In
the house the senate's substitute for the
house bond bill was reported, with a mo-
ton to nOnconour. The District of Col
1mbiS-appropriation bill was further de-
/ hated
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-07
EXCUSING THE EARL.
Dunraven Is Let Down Easy by the Conn
mittee of Inquiry.

DunrRven Is Let Down Easy by the Conn
nittee of Inquiry.
New YORK, Feb. l. AT last the COM
mittee appointed by tho New York Yacht
club to investigate the charges of Lord
Dunraven has submitted its report and
finding. The committee which consisted
of Messrs. Il. J. Phelps, J. Pierpont Nor
gan, W. G. Whitney, A. H. Mahan and G..
l.. Rives, made thorough investigation
Of the accusations Of the Earl Of Dunravcn
that Mr.. Iselin and the Defender syndicate
had been guilty of unfair, unsportsman-
like and fraudulent practices in connection
with the international yacht races The
report, the gist of which has already been
made public, is voluminous document
While for some time it has been known
that the committees report, supported by
the evidence, would entirely exonerate
Mr.. Iselin and the Defender syndicate and
mildly criticise the Earl Of Dunraven pub
lie interest is felt in the terms Of the de-
cision.
The official conclusion of the committee
is as follows:
Upon careful consideration Of the
whole case the committee are unanimously
of the opinion that the charge made by Lord
Dunraven had its origin in mistake; that
it is not only not sustained by evidence,
but is completely disproved, and that all
the circumstances indicated by him as CIV
ing rise to his suspicion are entirely and
satisfactorily explained. They deem il,
therefore, but just to Mr.. Iselin and the
gentlemen concerned with him, as well as
to the officers and crew of the Defender,
that the committee should express en-
phatically their conviction that nothing
whatever occurred in connection with the
race in question that casts the least suspi-
eion upon the integrity or propriety OF
their conduct.
And the committee are not willing to
doubt that If Lord Dunravcn had remain
ed present throughout the investigation,
so as to have heard all the evidence that
was introduced he would of his own mo-
tiOn have withdrawn charge that was so
plainly founded upon mistake, and that
has been so unfortunate in the publicity
it has attained and the feeling to which it
has given rise.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-07

In the Orphans Court of Pike county
Estate of GOtelieb Muhleisen, deceased
The undersigned, "reappointed auditor
(by the court) to take further evidence and
find who are the legal heirs of said de
cedent entitled as such to receive the bal
ance in hands of the administrator, George
Geyer. as shown by former report and re
port distribution of said balance to wit:
the sum of 81 $685." &c, will attend to
the duties of his appointment and meet
the parties interestee i'm said estate, on
Tn ursday the 9th day of February A. d.
1895 at o'clock p. m, at his office, corner
Ann and Third streets, in Milford, Pa,
when and where all parties entitled to
share i'm said fund, or who are in any way
interested therein, are required to present
and prove their claims or be d5barred for
ever from participating in said fund, or
coming in upon the same.
HY. II. BAKER, Auditor.
Milford, Pa, Jan. "a, 1896. 3wk
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-07
MYSTERIOUS DEMISE.
A Wealthy Citizen of Altoona Dies Under
Suspicious circumstances at st. Louis.

A Wealthy Citizen of Altoona Dies Under
Suspicious Circumstances at st. Louis.
ALTOONA, Pa, Feb. 5.-The man who
registered at 260 Pine street in st. Louis
Friday last as j. Norris and who was
found dead in his bed Sunday morning
was David NJ. Loudon, wealthy citizen
of Altoona. The woman who accompanied
him and who was represented ns his wife
is supposed to be woman from this vicin-
ity, with whom it is said he was intimate.
The family to which the man belongs
originally owned the farm upon which a
great part of Altoona is situated. Loudon
left here last Wednesday, saying he was
going to Cincinnati to receive treatment
for rheumatism. He took large sum of
money with him. and as his pocketbook
and the woman are missing It is believed
she took all his valuables
The fact that LoudOn bought laudanum
at a St Louis drug store, the empty bottle
being found in his room, leads his ac-
quaintances here to believe that he took
an overdose Of the drug to ease pain and
not with the intention of committing sui
eide. They do not believe it to be case
of murder.
His brother, who was one of Altoona s
prominent men, is now a patient in a
Philadelphia hospital. ID. NJ. Loudon was
62 years old and leaves wife and several
children. A son has gone after the body
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-07

Issued n manifesto of their demands, hav-
ing first hoisted the Transvaal flag and
sworn to maintain the integrity of the re-
public.
While agitating the questions constitu-
tiOnally the jameson incident occurred.
1t was quite disassociated from the reform
movement.
Dec. 81 the government sent a commits
sion to Johannesburg asking the reform
committee to send deputation to Pro
toria. The deputation went and conferred
with the government. No understanding
was arrived at.
The Battle of DoornISop.
The battle of Duornkop was fought,
Jameson's column surrendered, and .To-
hannesburg people asked to lay down THEN
arms, which was done ON the understand
ing from the government that our de-
mands would be favorably considered
which we were making solely to protect
the lives of our women, children and prop
erty. The government guaranteed pro-
lection to all these.
The conditions of the government were
carried out without any demonstration of
violence on our part. Nevertheless many
prominent Americans and others, num-
bering go, were arrested and prosecuted
for sedition and treason under penalties
involving imprisonment and conhscation
Of property valued at millions sterling.
The detention Of all the prisoners is un-
justiflablo and the conhscation Of property
a monstrous oppression.
Ask our government to urge on the
Transvaal government that the demands
Of the reform committee were reasonable
and based on primary principles of the re-
public.
Protest against the treatment Of all, and
of the Americans in particular.
II the Transvaal government persists in
its present course, our government can
only invoke the aid of Great Britain, as
paramount South African power, to coerce
the Transvaal which then forfeits the
moral support of sister republic
This course the Transvaal would fear.
First urge the reasonableness of our
claim; then warn the Transvaal govern
ment Of the consequences of loss of sup
port and of invoking the aid of Great
Britain. which is much disliked by the
Transvaal government
Wire copies of this to Generals Miles and
Schofeld.
Urge our government to act immedi-
ately.
Enlist sympathy in our favor. Reply
to consul, Cape Town. HAMMOND.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-07

New York. Feb FLOUR State and
western quiet and unsettled city mills patents.
S4.25d445; winter patents, S3.s5G4: city mills
clears, 81 t4.l0: winter straights, S3.60G3.75.
WHEAT-No. 2 red had a strong break under
active unloading of long wheat, induced by
disappointing cables and heavy foreign selling;
May, 731sd73 7-l6c.; June, 723s " l5-l6c.
CORNING. 2 was dull and weaker with
wheat May. 38Dsc.; July, 1850 S7Ac.
OATS-No. quiet; track, white, state, 251E0
Csc; track. white, western, 251SGb2sc.
PORK-Quiet; mess, Sll0ll.25 family, sll.
LARD-Easyi prime western, steam, $685.,
nominal.
BUTTER-Steady state dairy, s9l7c.; west
ern creamery. l3d lSc.
CHEEsE-Quiet; state, large, 69lO14c.; small,
60lO34c.
EGGS-Firm; state and Pennsylvania, l6c.;
western, l5c.
SUGAR-Raw steady; fair refining, 3lfc.;
centrifugal. 96 test SEC; refined, quiet; erush-
ed, 51kc.; powdered 51so.
TURPENTINE-Dun at SO0so1fc.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-07

FORT WORTH, Tex, Feb 4.-The Brazos
river is still rising at Columbia. 1t rose
Is feet in 20 hours and its current is equal
TO that Of mountain stream. Seven ves-
sells belonging to the Columbia Transpor-
tatiOn company were swept away. The
river Is now out Of its banks and is sweep
ing over the surrounding country. Near
Navasola the Brazos and Nayasola rivers
have united and are ~ miles wide. Two
miles of Santa Fe railroad track are sub
merged.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-07
CUBA MUST BE FREE.
GENERAL MAcEo TAKES A HOPEFUL
VIEW OF THE SITUATION.

Cen~,nl Luque wounded and Gives Up His
Command-The Insurgent Leader, Al
though Defeated, Continues on TO Ha-
vana-Patriots Are Full Of Hope.
Boston, Feb 5-Captain William p.
Howe of the schooner Leander V. Beebe,
which rescued 40 men from the sinking
steamer ]. w. Hawkins off Montauk point,
has received from New York a valuable
pair of opera glasses. also package said
to contain money, as n token of gratitude
from the men he rescued.
First Officer Lind of the Beobc gives
some additional interesting facts not in
cluded in Captain Howe's story Of the dis
aster. Mate Lind wears on his coat a
white enameled button bearing the Cuban
coat Of arms, which he says was presented
to him by General Garcia, together with
dagger of unique design. He says that
awkward handling capsized one boat, and
in fishing the men out Of the water he
jumped over himself and caught one man
by the hair of the head while he was GO
ing down the last time. He never saw
such grateful crowd of men. He is pos
tive that among the party rescued was
General Garcia and his son, rs they both
told him their names, and the other mem
bers of the party addressed the elder as
general.
Lind claims that the men were abun-
dantly provided with money, and ono of
them, wishing TO take the position Of the
sunken steamer and not being supplied
with paper, iotted down the latitude and
| longitude in which she sunk on 500
bank note. He also claims that two of
the nen had valises strapped to them,
which they constantly carried around, as
though their contents were Of a valuable
nature. General Garcia assured him that
he would hear from him later, and If the
Cuban insurgents were successful he would
| remember him handsomely.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-07
AUDITORS NOTICE.

ESTATE OF CATHARrNE cdHrt In the 9rphsnls, pil,o
WALLACE, DECEASED. County VI 'A'
In the matter of the account of David n
Newman, Trustee, in matter of sale of
real estate, in partition.
The undersigned, appointed by the court,
"auditor to make distribution of the bal
ance in hands of said trustee as shown by
his account to the parties entitled" &c,
will attend TO the duties of his appoint
ment and meet the parties Interested in
said estate, on Friday the 2Sth day of Feb
ruary, A. ID. 1896, at ? o'clock p. m, at his
office, corner Ann and Third streets, in
Milford, Pa, when and where all parties
interested in said fund are required to pre-
sent and prove their claims, or be forever
debarred from participating in said fund.
HY. y. BAKER, Auditor
Milford, Pa, Jan. 81. 1895. 3wk
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-07
AUDITORS NOTICE.

Esr,rp oF JAcon Etr-) In the Orphans
WANeER' DECEASED County. N
In the matter of the first account Of
Philip Ellwanger, executor.
The undersigned appointed by the court,
auditor TO make distribution of the bal
ance in hands of executor, as shown by his
account, TO and among the parties entitled
thereto" &c, will attend TO the duties of
his appointment and meet the parties in
terested in said estate ON Saturday the 29th
day of February, A. ID. 1885, at o'clock p.
m, at his office, corner Ann and Third
streets in Milford, Pa, when and where
all parties interested in said fund are re
quired to present and prove their claims or
be forever debarred from participating in
said fund. HY. L. BAKER, Auditor
Milford, Pa, Jan. "a, 1896 9wk
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-07
Attempted Murder, Committed suicide.

RAILWAY, n. j., Feb. Louis Dietz,
a mechanic, shot his wife, seriously injur-
ing her, attempted to poison his child and
then killed himself
While at a meal and during the absence
of his wife from the table Dietz emptied
a powder into cup Of tea placed in front
of his 5-year-old son. His wife returned
just in time to note this action and at
tempted to seize the cup. Dietz drew a
revolver and fired, the bullet entering her
right hip. In the excitement the child fell
to the floor and crawled away.
Dietz then pushed the muzzle Of the re-
volver in his mouth and fired again. He
died almost instantly. Mrs. Dietz will
recover. Domestic quarrels are thought
to have caused the shooting.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-07
Hammond to BE Admitted to Bail.

JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 1.-The United
States consular agent, Mr.. Manion, and
the special commissioner, Mr.. e. Brown,
acting under instructions from Secretary
Olney, have interviewed the president and
executive on behalf Of John Hays Ham
mond'and Others. The Transvaal govern
ment is highly pleased at Mr.. Olney's ca
BILE, which states that the United States
will act independently Of England. Presi-
dent Kruger promised 20 hasten Ham
mond's preliminary hearing, with a view
to fixing the amount Of bail.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-07
In Enrnest Thia TIme.

1t looks as though that projected prize
fighting carnival in Mexico was actual
ly going to take place.
This is what was to have been ex-
pected in view of the fact that the dew
otees Of the puncher's art had not been
filling the public ears for weeks with
noisy protests of their great anxiety to
fight. Chicago Record.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-07
FIVE MEN KILLED.
Twenty-three Injured, Three of Them Ia
tally, by Boiler Explosion.

Twenty-three Injured, Three of Them Ia
tally, by a Boiler Explosion.
HoIIIDAYsBURG, Pa, Jan. 3l.-The
large boiler in the works of the Holidays
burg Iron and Nail company exploded,
killing five men and injuring 23, three Of
whom win die
The boiler was blown through the roof
80 feet into the air and came crashing
down through the roof in another portion
of the works The force of the explosion
was felt in every part Of this town. The
dead are:
George Evans, mason, crushed under
the boiler
Con Evans, helper, skull burst open.
Merrill Il. Reese Is years old, head
ground off under wheel.
Two tramps, who had been roasting pO-
tatoes at a fire door, were buried under
the ruins, and their bodies have not yet
been recovered.
1t is believed that Samuel Kephart,
Robert McMuuay and John Woomer will
die from the effects of internal injuries,
Twenty employees were badly scalded
about the face and body and were injured
by the fall Of the timbers and machinery
The entire roof of the works was pre-
cipitated TO the floor below. The works
were practically dismantled.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-07

Sheriff Wat Ballard of Crawford
county, Ind, is the sorrowful possessor
of a horse which will cause him some
expense ON account of having, as al
legged, eaten Miss Elnora Gerrahty's
maltese cat, which she valued at $50.
The sheriff refuses to believe his horse
guilty and will resist payment, but Miss
Gerrahty is sure she can prove her case.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-07
HARRISON DECLINES.
THE EX-PRESlDsNT NOT CANDIDATE
FOR RARENOMlNATIoN.

In Letter to Chairman Gowdy of Indl-
ana He Requests That His Name BE Not
Used In the st. Louis Conventlon-IIIs
Final Decision.
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. H. Captain John
X. Gowdy, chairman of the Republican
state central committee, called on General
Harrison by invitation, and the ex-presi.
dent handed him the following self explain
atory letter:
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 4.
Hon. John K. Gowdy, Indianapolis:
In view OF the resolutions passed by the
state central committee at its recent meet
ing and Of the fact that delegates to the
national Republican convention are soon
to be chosen in this state, l have conclud-
ed that some statement from me as to my
wishes and purposes should now be made
to my Indiana friends. Hitherto l have
declined to speak TO the public upon this
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-07
PuddIers, Strike Ended.

HoLLIDAYsBURG, Pa, Feb. 4.-The pud-
dlers' strike at the Eleanor iron works is
ended The Harrisburg managers of the
works yielded to the mems demands for
$S per ton. There will be a resumption Of
operations at the Hollidaysburg Iron and
Nall oompalIy's works today. The wreck
age caused by the boiler explosion has been
cleared away, and the capacity of the
plant will be increased
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-07
burglars Operating In Connecticut.

NORWICH, Ccnn., Feb. 3.-The post
Office at Moosup, a small town near here,
was entered by burglars. The safe was
blown up with dynamite and rified the
explosion wrecking every window in the
building. 1t is believed the burglars were
the ones who robbed the postOffice at DAN
ielsonville last week About 1900 was
faEpn
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-07

KINGSTON, n. Y. Feb. 4.-Thomas J
Kelly and John Burns of this city were
arrested here ON charge of arson in hay
ing saturated with oil and set fire to two
buildings in the lower part of the city.
After an examination before the recorder
they were held for the grand jury. The
loss on the buildings burned was about
$4,000.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-07
Lynched the Wrong Man.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Feb. 4.-Deyclop-
ments which came to light here show that
Lee Somers, who was lynched here ten
years ago for the supposed murder and
robbery of Edward Maine, was an inno-
cent man. Lizzie Hickman, on her death
bed, confessed that Ike Wright, a notorious
character, was the real murderer, and no
is now being pursued by officers.