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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29
Those Awful stiff Shoes.

The average woman considers her
boots spoiled when once they are
wet, and usually they are stiff, un-
comfortable and shapeless. If they
are new, and her purse is limited,
she can't throw them aside, and con-
sequently suffers torture, both to
her pride and her feet.
But with little care she may pre-
vent much of the discomfort. Re-
move the wet shoes as soon as pos
sible, wipe off all the mud, then
with a bit of cotton flannel wet in
kerosene, rub them well when they
are partially dry repeat the treat
ment. Put them in a moderately
warm place to dry slowly and thor
oughly. When they are quite dry
rub again with the cloth damp with
kerosene, and apply the dressing.
They will be soft and flexible, and
but little affected by their rain bath.
Farmer.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29
where pernls. Are Coined.

It is not generally known that all
the minor coins of base metal, such
as pennies and nickles, are made at
the Philadelphia mint, and that
nearly 100, 900, 900 pennies are coined
here every year. This large num-
Der is occasioned by the fact that
thousands of pennies are lost annu-
ally, and the government has some
difficulty in maintaining a supply.
The profit of the government on
their manufacture is large. The
blanks for making them are pur.
chased for 81 thousand from Gin
cinnati firm that produces them by
contract. Blanks for nickles are
obtained in the same way, costing
Uncle Sam only a cent and hall
apiece. Gold is coined in Philadel-
phia and San Francisco. Not enough
of it comes into the mint at New
Orleans to make the coinage of it
worth while. Gold pieces are the
only coins of the United States
which are worth their face value in.
trinsically. A double eagle contains
$50 worth of gold without counting
the one-tenth part pper.-Scienti-
fic American.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29

An interesting incident in connec-
ton with the shooting of two Prince
ton students last spring has just be-
come known. When the wounded
men were examined it was decided
that nothing could save the life of
one of them except an immediate
operation. A telegram was sent to
DR.. Bull in New York city He re-
ceived the message after midnight,
and at once went to the Pennsyl-
vania railroad station in Jersey City.
The last train having gone he asked
for q special engine and car. He
was informed that he would be OBJ
liged to pay a deposit of 5000 and al
so promise to meet any further bill
that the company might present.
DIR. Bull assented to this proposition,
and the train was made up.
He waited for some time for a bill
from the company and finally wrote
asking that one should be sent tc
him. Instead of receiving a bill he
received a check for 5000 he had
paid and a note saying that the com.
pany would make no charges for the
special train, as the service was sir
the interest of suffering humanity,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29
Thomas May Psircs Dead.

DIR. Thomas May Peirce, the we'll
known founder and principal of the
Peirce School of Business, one of the
most ably conducted and successful
institutes of the country, died at
his residence on North Broad street,
Philadelphia, at half past o'clock
last Saturday morning, May 10th.
The death of this eminent business
educator will be greatly lamen-
ted by friends, of whom he had
many. Few educators have done
more for the promotion of bust
ness knowledge in Philadelphia
DR. Peirce was born in Chester,
Delaware county. this State, ON De-
cember 10, 1887. His father was
Caleb Peirce, a well-known citizen
of'this city, and for quarter of the
century a successful teacher in Ches-
ter and Delaware counties.-Jeffer-
.sOnian.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29
THE CUBAN WAR.

From the reports received it
would seem as though the vicissi
tudes of war were as varying in Gu
ba as the weather here in April.
One day the Spainards have won
decisive victories and the next day
this is reversed and it was a rout in
which many were killed and taken
prisoners. Large consignments of
arms and munitions of war are
landed by one correspondent for the
Cubans and next days telegraphic
reports say that the spanish gun
boats have coralled them.
A powerful feet of war ships is
now gathering in New York harbor
carrying the Yankee flag at their
mast heads, but whether this has
any significance is not known. That
the United States should recognize
Cuban beligerancy is beyond ques-
ton and that she should be prepared
to enforce and maintain her posi-
tion at short notice will be undis-
puted. The Cubans are deserving
of better government than Spain
gives them, and the claims of hum
anity and progress should be needed
and acknowledged.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29
M'KINLEY TIDE RISING.

Judge Schoch editor of the
Stroudsburg Jeffersonian, and pro-
badly the oldest active editor in the
state, who has always been pro-
nounced Quay man sees clearly the
wonderful development of strength
among the people shown by McKin-
ley, and, in a recent issue of his pa
per says. Nothing can Withstand
the Mckinley cyclone. 1t is carry
ing everything before it, because it
is grounded in the demands of the
masses. The opposing politicians
are nowhere, for the popular senti-
ment of the Republican voters has
chosen Mckinley as its exponent.
He is as popular among the people as
were Lincoln and Grant and like
them will be nominated and elected
by an overwhelming vote. F"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29
Editorial.
OUR NORMAL SCHOOL.

Very interesting and elaborate ex-
ereises were held last week at the
East Stroudsburg State Normal
school, the occasion being the dedi-
cation of the new gymnasium. Ad-
dresses were made by Hon. j. B.
Storm, Prof. M. G.. Coughlin of
Wilkesbarre, Prof, George Howell,
of Scranton, A. G. Labar Esq, of
Easton, Hon. R. F, Schwarz of Mon
roe and others. Specimens of the
handiwork of the pupils in paint
ing, ,penmanship, object lessons, fan
cy work, modelling and in fact all
the grades of industry, and study in
the school were exhibited, the whole
making display unequalled in uni
queness and skill in work wrought
by childrens hands.
The total expenditures ON build
ings grounds and improvements
since 1898 have been $1l7. 1856. 90.
The obligations resting on the school
are the mortgages given the state
for its first appropriation and for a
loan making a total of $44.652. OF.
The remainder has been raised by
subscriptions and from the income of
Of the school. It therefore has pro
perty worth at least $4,000 above
all encumbrances.
The school is in a highly prosper
Gus condition and under the efficient
management of Prof. G.. P Bible
has taken in the short period of its
existence a front place in the ranks
of its competitors.
Prof. Bible is devoted to the work
and is untiring in his labors to ad-
vance the interests, educational and
material of this institution. His eff.
forts are ably seconded by the corps
of teachers in charge as was eviden,
ced by the display of work accom-.
plished. This school deserves and
should receive the hearty support
of teachers in this county, and O.
parents wishing to give their child
rem a thorough education in tn,
English branches.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29

What Is Expected OF Profitable Cow.
A correspondent having asked
how many quarts of milk per day
and how many pounds of butter per
week should an ordinary COW give
to be considered good profitable
COW, Hoard's Dairyman replies: 1t
takes $50 pounds of butter at good
market prices to pay for the keeping
of a COW for one year. At the stan
dard of four per cent of butter fat,
that amount of butter fat will re-
quire about $500 pounds of milk,
Therefore a COW must yield $500
pounds of milk, or say 1,700 quarts,
TO stand Just even with her owner
if butter is made.
In order to give fair profit on
the investment, a COW should yield
at least 5000 pounds of four per
cent milk, which would produce,
say, 24O pounds of butter. The
value of the skim milk, if it is hand
led with the skill and intelligence,
will be about $15 a year.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29

While ten men watch for chances,
one man makes chances while ten
men wait for something to turn up,
one man turns something up; so,
while ten fail, one succeeds, and is
called a man of luck-the favorite
of fortune. There is no luck like
pluck and fortune most favors those
who are most indifferent to fortune.
Exchange.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29
New Definitions.

The following expressive defni-
tions appear in an article in Current
Literature.
Ambiguity-A quality deemed es-
sentially necessasy to the clear un-
derstanding of diplomatic writings,
acts of congress and, law proceed
ings.
Blushing-A suffusion, least seen
in those who have the most occasion
for it.
Cigar-A roll of stuff with fire at
one end of it, and a fool at the
other.
Eyeglass-A toy which enables a
coxcomb to see others, and others
to see that he is a coxcomb.
Mouth-A useless instrument to
some people, in it's capacity, by the
organs of speech, of rendering ideas
audible, but of special service to
them in it's capacity of rendering
victuals invisible.
Observation-Disclosures, who filch
the fruit that others have gathered,
and then throw away the basket.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29
The Nations Heroes.
The Unknown Dead.
Memorial Day, 1880.
IsADoRE BAKER.

Sleep they now, these heroes, well,
Death entrenched them where they fell;
Mosses green and lichens gray
Guard their sepulture alway.
Sleep they well, these heroes brave,
Highest sacrifice they gave;
Rest they now from sea to sea
In the name of Liberty.
Death entrenched them where they fell,
And immortal asphodel.
Blooms above each lowly grave
OF the land they died to save.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29
CLAY IN MONROE COUNTY.

Forty-nine leases which contain
options to purchase have been en-
tered in the Recorders Office in Mon
roe county. The lands are located
in Eldred and Ross townships and
are supposed to contain valuable
clay deposits. The lessees are Tren-
ton parties.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29
NOTICE.

All persons are hereby notified that
throwing or burning papers or refuse Of
any kind In the streets of the Borough is
prohibited.
BY order of the town council,
j. c. CHAMBERLAIN,
President, pro tenn.
Attest D. H. HORNBECK, Sec'y.
Milford, May 8, 1886
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29
THE EIGHTH CONGRESSIONAL

The Philadelphia Press in speak
ing of nominations for Congress in
this state says, Several others who
will be nominated can be pretty
safely named at this time, it is pro-
bable that Judge Kirkpatrick will
be given another chance to win over
the somewhat obstinate Eighth Dis
trict. He came very near it when
he headed the Republican ticket two
years ago, and there is a feeling of
certainty about it now"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29

They are warming up down in
Monroe, r. L. Burnett of Strouds-
burg and Frank E. Place of Mount
Pocono having announced them
selves as candidates for representa-
tive, Timothy Everitt, of Stronds-
burg, and Joseph Overfield, of Smith
field for Prothonotary, and F. E.
Wolfe, of Snydersville, for County
Commissioner, with several more tc
hear from later on.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29

There will be six national politi-
cal conventions this year. The new
Reform party lead off with a meet
ing May 25 at Pittsburg and the
Prohibitionists followed with one on
Wednesday at the same place.
The Republicans will meet at st.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29

0L4N El4NhA 1iooE1DLl 0lEEllNO.
The general assembly of the Pres
byterian church is now in session at
Saratoga Springs, N. Y. One of the
interesting questions which viii
come before that body is the author
ity which the assembly has over the
licensing Of candidates for the min
istry. This arises from the action
taken heretofore in regard to the
Union Seminary matter. 1t seems
to be a law of the church that the
Presbyteries shall be the sole judges
of the qualifications of candidates
for the ministry, and the question il
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29

No wonder the Cubans complain
of taxes for the salary of the cap
tain-general is $4,000, and as much
more for household and state ex-
penses, besides which she must bear
a large share of the expenses of the
royal family at Madrid. The popu-
lation of Cuba is about half that of
Ohio.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29

The difference between the ad-
ministration of President Harrison
and that of President Cleveland, so
far as the latter has gone, is $685.
900, ,O00.-Baltimore American.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29

CUsTARD PIE WITHOUT CRUST
Dissolve three tablespoonfuls of
flour into half a cup of milk, four
eggs we'll beaten together, flavor
with vanilla. Grease the pie plates
good with butter, bake in a medium
hot oven
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29

Louis June 16. July 4th the Social
ist Labor men will meet in New
York city. July 9TH, the Democrats
assemble at Chicago and the Popu-
lists have their convention at st.
Louis July %. There may be a sew
enth If the free silver advocates
conclude to secede and put up can
didates as is not improbable.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29

Entered at the post Office of
Milford, Pike county, Pennsylvania,
as second-class matter, November
twenty first, 1895.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29

Has the Hon. ]. Donald Cameron's
presidential boom fallen in a gopher
hole out west
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29

President Cleveland does not care
to have even a child mention third
term in his presence. His mind is
in highly sensitive condition just
at this time and trifes might make
a lasting impression.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29
Advertising Rates.

One square(eight lines) one insertion LOO
Each subsequent insertion 80
Reduced rates will be furnished on ap-
plication, will be allowed yearly adver-
tisers.
Legal Advertising.
Court Proclamation, Jury and Trial
List for several courts per term, s2l.00
Administrator and Executors
notices B.UO
Auditors notices 400
Divorce notices 500
Sheriff's sales, Orphans court sales,
County Treasurer's sales, County state
ment and election proclamation charged
by the square.
j. II. Van Etten, PUBLISHER,
Milford, Pike County, Pa
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29

ORANGE CAKE.-Two cupfuls of
sugar, one Of butter, five eggs, half
cupful of sour milk, one teaspoon
of cream tartar half teaspoon soda
and two cupfuls -four. Bake in
four layers and put between the lay
ers the following filling; Beat two
eggs, add to them small cupful su-
gar heaping tablespoonful of butter
Simmer gently until it thickens. Re
move from the fire, add the juice,
grated pulp and part of the rind OF
one large orange.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29

can the general assembly assume
that function, or dictate to the Pres
byteries what those qualifications
shall be.
The attempt was made TO exclude
graduates of Union Seminary from
being licensed in the church
because of the teachings of DR..
Briggs, professor in that insti-
tuition, and who was sustained in
his action by its trustees. 1t was
therefore urged that this seminary
had by its refusal to listen to the
general assembly in its request that
DR.. Briggs be dismissed from its
corps Of teachers lost the approval
of the church, and that on this ac-
count its students could not claim
the privilege of examination. The
question will be ably debated and
the final action may be to refer it
back to the Presbyteries.
HOW THE DELEGATES STAND.
The Chicago Inter Ocean in
order to obtain a correct list of dele
gates and their instructions and
preferences, addressed a letter to
each State and Territorial chair
man of committee and obtained re-
plies from majority. The infor-
nation is therefore official, and it is
to be presumed correct. There are
918 delegates of whom Ala are in
structed for Mckinley, IA are un-
der resolutions of and 129 are pied
ged. Reed has IA instructed and
6S pledged, Morton 80 instructed
and 32 pledged, Allison 26 instruct
ed and pledged, Quay has 3s in
structed 2 indorse him and 16 are
pledged. Bradley has 16 instructed
and ia delegates are unpledged.
This would give Mckinley a total
of 557 and of these forty five are
contested.
On the figures above given which
this paper says are not made up in
the interest of any candidate and
are probably very close to the oflci-
al roll of the convention, counting
out all contested delegations and
making all possible allowances fol
uncertainties and doubtful delegates
Mckinley is sure of a nomination or
the first ballot.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29

I" No one need be in any doubt
about what the Republican party
stands for. 1t stands now, as ever,
for honest money and a chance to
earn it by honest toll" From Hon.
William McKinley's speech before
the Marquette Club of Chicago, Feb.
12, 1895.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29

Reporter-What shall 1 say about
this man Jones that died to-day?
All / know about him is that he had
been married five times?
City Editor-Say that he was do
mestic in his tastes.-TOwn Topics.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29

The bicycle girl may be your
grandmother nowadays, and the
worst of it is that in the short skirts
a near-sighted man can't tell the
difference between grandma and
granddaughter.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY.

OFFICE, BRowN's BUILDING, BROAD ST.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29

CHOCOLATE PIE.-The yolks of
two eggs, three tablespoons of corn
starch, four tablespoons grated cho-
colate, and six ounces of sugar, or
sweeten to taste. Mix all together
and stir into a pint of boiling milk,
bake in an open crust and beat the
whites stiff add a little pulverised
sugar and when the pie is done
spread the meringue on top and set
in the oven until the least bit brown.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29

ROAST VEAL. Take loin or fillet
of veal, make stuffing as for roast
turkey, fill the fiat with the stuffing
and sew it firmly to the loin, rub
the veal with salt, pepper and -four
and put it into pan with a little
water. While roasting baste fire.
quently letting it cook until thor
oughly done. Allow two hours for
roast weighing from six to eight
pounds. When done remove the
threads before sending to the table,
thicken the gravy with a little
flour. Veal should be rather over
done. D.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29

ROLLED BEEF. F.-Take four pounds
from the thinnest part of the flank,
spread on a board and with the aid
of a thin knife shave off the inside
skin, dust over with salt and pepper,
make a dressing of bread crumbs
and beaten eggs as for poultry and
spread this over the meat, and roll
and tie with twine, roll this in cloth
or in muslin pudding bag and boil
three or four hours and serve hot
with tomato sauce.
TOMATO SAUCE.-Cook a can of to.
matoes or an equal amount of fresh
ripe ones stirring until fine with one
onion sliced thin, then strain
through a soup strainer or fine seive
add tablespoon of butter in which
an equal amount of flour has beer
rubbed smooth, one tablespoon Wor
cestershire sauce, a pinch of pulver
ised parsley and salt and a littl,
cayanne pepper, boil up once anC
serve with meat for dinner.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29
THE LADIES' COLUMN.

" We may live without books, what
is knowledge but grieving?
We may live without hope what is
hope but deceiving?
We may live without love what is
passion but pining?
But where is the man who can live
without dining?"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29

The largest kitchen in the world
is the Bon Marche in Paris which has
1000 employees. The smallest ket-
tie contains 100 quarts and the lar
gest 500. Each of the so roasting
pans is large enough for 300 outlets.
Every dish for baking holds 255
pounds. When omelets are on the
bill of fare $4,000 eggs are used at
once. Sixty cooks and 100 assist
ants are always at the ranges.-Ex-
change.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29
The Grand Army Button.

GEORGE F. STONE, SECRETARY CHICAGO
BOARD OF TRADE.
Evening star., 1896-10-17

Ladies are especially invited on the trip
OF the Manchester tomorrow to Marshall
Hall on the occasion of the regular Sun
day oyster roast at that resort. All the
bivalves that can be disposed of will be
furnished without stint. and oyster knives
viii also be furnished without extra charge
to assist I'm the work of making away with
the fs nous Chesapeake product. The boat
Will leave at ii am. and 80 pm. and
VIII return in time to escape the cool air
or night or the water. These oyster roasts
are as famous fall events as the planked
shad dinners Of this resort are in the spring
and the management has taken especial
care TO have them up to the highest stand
ard in every respect
Evening star., 1896-10-17

4S-INCH EXTRA HEAVY BLACK
irI! EmUGLE 1E suIIING; & CLOSE NAP AND 0OC.
Evening star., 1896-10-17
WASHINGTON sAENGERBUND.
List OF the Entertainments Planned
for This Season.

for This Season.
The list OF entertainments to be given by
the Washington Saengerbund during the
season OF 1S96'97 has been made I'D and
includes number OF events which will 60
a long way toward making the present year
a memorable one In the annals of the or
ganization. All of the entertainments. ex-
cept the two grand concerts and the mas
Querade ball, will be held in the new music
hall OF the society. 314 c street northwest
The two concerts mentioned will be held
Sunday evening. December g. and Sunday.
March p. in the Columbia Opera House.
while the ball will be held at the Nationa;
Rlfes' armory Monday, March l. 1897
The list of entertainments provided is as
follows: Sunday, October Is evening enter
tainment; Sunday, November 1. evening en-
ing entertainment and dance; Sunday De-
cember g. hrst grand concert; Sunday De-
cember 10, evening entertainment; Sunday
december "a, Christmas festival: Sunday
January 10, 1897, evening entertainment;
Sunday, January "a. evening entertainment;
Monday February Is. carnival session;
Monday. March i, masquerade ball; Sunday
March Il. second grand concert; Sunday,
April 4, evening entertainment; Friday
April 8. children's masquerade ball. and
Monday, April 19, the anniversary enter
tainment dance of the organization.
The Saengerbund has made decided prog
ress since Mr.. Henry Xander the we'll
known pianist OF this city. took hold OF the
musical dictatorship of the organization
and bids to Increase the enviable reputation
Tor Itself II already enjoyed among the Ger
man singing societies of the country The
chlet aim of the society is to foster the
love Ter German song, and all the work of
the society will be put on the rendition of
works of that character
The officers OF the Saengerbund are Frank
Claudy. president: John waldmann, vice
president; X. Brauner. financial and cor
1fl~x
secretary: Louis Faber, treasurer; VIM.
hagemann, librarian, and Henry Xander.
musical director. The executive COMMITTEES
consists OF Messrs. Chas. Dismer Paul Ha-
venstein A. f. Joerss, Louis Kimmel Hem
ry klinge and Albert Lepper.
The various committees in charge of the
Saengerbund and the club house are as fol-
lows:
Music ccmmittee-Wm. Berens. jr.; +.
Altrup, Joseph Colignon and VIM F. Lutz
reception committee-A. F. Joerss Geo
Ackmann, VIM. Berens, jr.; H. Donch, DR..
w. Holt. A. Lepper F. C. Schlaich. John
Waldmann, c. F. Widmeyer Karl Xander
and Prof. F. Fanciulli
House committee-Ed. Abner, F. Claudy.
Chas. Dismer. A. Deatz. Louis Doerr, III
Donch, A. Eberly. Chris. Heurich. John
Naldmann and Simon Wolf.
Dance commttee-F. Altrup, w. Field
haus, E. Kuebel. A. Pitt, r Schwerdtner.
X Z. Tuinmahn and II. Voderberg