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The herald., 1896-12-15

tion was inclined to filibuster against the
measure, but it was finally passed.
The presidents veto to pension Lydia
A. Taft, a divorced widow, was sustained
-9S to 95-two- thirds not voting to
override the presidents disapproval.
Several minor relief bills were passed.
The reported assassination of Maceo
the Cuban patriot. and its effect on the
attitude of the country toward the rev.
olutionists was almost the sole topic of
conversation on the floor before the
house met There was a general expecta-
tion that some radically sensational res
olutions would be introduced. No resolu
tions, however, were offered.
MIR. Dlngley, chairman of the ways and
means committee, presented a concur
rent resolution for a holiday recess from
Tuesday, December 22d, until Tuesday.
January 5th. The resolution was adopt
ed without division.
A bill TO constitute new division, of
the eastern judicial circuit of Texas and
to provide for holding court at Beau
mont, Texas, was passed.
Mr. Poole On. Y, Rep.) moved to pass
over the presidents veto bill to pension
Lydia A. Taft. Mr.. Cleveland returned
the bill at the last session with his dis
approval because the beneficiary had
been divorced from her soldier husband
and was by the bill pensioned as his wild
ow. The bill caused considerable debate.
Mr.. Turner (Ga., Dem) defended the
veto. while Mr.. Poole and Representa-
tive Baker On H., Rep) advocated the
bill and dwelt on the soldiers drunken
ness having caused the estrangement
from his wife The veto was sustained
by 9S to S5, not the necessary two thirds
to pass it over the veto.
The house then voted on the Morse
bill to amend the law relating to the
sale of intoxicating liquors in the Dis
trict of Columbia, which was the pend
ing question when the house adjourned
on Thursday The vote resulted 1872 to 81.
Mr.. Barthold OF Missouri, Republican,
made the poins of no quorurl
An attempt was made by the opposi-
ton to the bill to adjourn, but the mo-
tion was voted down and a call of the
house was ordered under the rules. The
bill was ordered to third reading, 1921
whereupon Mr.. Babcock of Wisconsin.
Republican, moved to commit the meas
ure to the committee on District of
Columbia, which was lost S4-141. The
bill was then passed
Mr.. Hull of Iowa, Republican, chair
man of the committee on military affairs,
reported the army appropriation bill.
AT o'clock the house adjourned.
The herald., 1896-12-15
THE INSURANCE OF PUG DOGS

A new form of sea insurance has re-
Gently been inaugurated. Japanese pug
dogs have lately become fashionable III
Paris, and considerable numbers are
imported from time to time. Merchants
engaged in the trade now insure the ami
mails against sea risk, and as they are
delicate and require careful attention.
the chances have to be carefully cal
culated. Gazette.
The herald., 1896-12-15
TERRITORIAL POLITICS.

TUCSON, Ariz Dec. 1.-THE city cleo
tion today was most exciting. There were
two tickets. a non-partisan citizens ticket,
with Henry Buehman, present mayor for
mayor. and another citizens ticket with
c. +. Schumacher for mayor. The Bueh-
man ticket was elected, including all the
city officials. 1t was a straight issue be-
tween the Catholics and the so-called A. P.
A., the latter scoring a complete triumph.
The herald., 1896-12-15
BKAZII. ACCEPTS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. H-Secretary Oh
ney has received .. cablegram from the
United States legation at Petropolis, Bra
zil. announcing that Brazil has accepted
the rules for the prevention of collisions at
sea, framed at the maritime conference
held at Washington. The ehies maritime
nations of the world have now given their
assent to the International rales and they
will go into effect on the first of July next
year, humane end that has been reached
only after protracted negotiations.
The herald., 1896-12-15
IN THE HOUSE
Little Done Beyond Agreeing to Take a
Holiday

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-Beyond
sreeing to two weeks holiday recess
beginning December 22d, the proceed
ings in the house today were almost en-
tirely devoid Of public interest Most of
the day was spent in a struggle over the
bill of Mr.. Morse of Massachusetts to
render the laws relating to the sale of
Intoxicating liquors in the District of
Columbia more stringent. The opposi-
The herald., 1896-12-15
UNDELIvERED TELEGRAMs.

There are undelivered kilograms at the
Western Union Telegraph company's office
In this city for the following persons: s.
Vollman, Mrs. Martha E. Sorrel, w. T..
Sheridan, f. S. Arnold. w. T. Keys, Mrs
]. Ybarra, d. Cunning A. c. Comaduran.
The herald., 1896-12-15
THE DoCKERs' STnIKE.'

HAMBURG, Dec. I4.-The great GuelScrs'
strike is practically ended ard numbers OF
the strikers are returning tc work The
railway announces that In future there will
be prompt delivery of goods.
The herald., 1896-12-15
a NEW GERMAN Ps1rr.

HAMBCR Dec. H. The senate an
nounces that the new port of Cuxhaven
will be open tomorrow and that it viii, be
included as free port.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-12-12

Democratic politicians are trying TO
induce Hon. Harvey Y. Weeks, presi.
dent Of the West Park Eoarl. to become
u candidate for Mayor. Mr.. Weeks,
however, has no ambition In that direc.
tiOn and SO far has steadfastly de-
clined TO consider the matter at all.
The party managers agree that hc
would make as strong u candidate as
they could find ana have sent delega-
ton after delegation to request the use
Of his name. Mr.. Weeks management
Of the West Park system has been one
Of the few creditable features of Gov
ernOr Altgeld's administration. The
fact that he gave SO much personal at
tention to that work led the party man
ayers to believe that he would give his
undivided time to the MayOrHlty.
These facts We're presented to Mr..
Weeks recently by prominent Demo.
Gratis who urged him to become a can
dldate, but he firmly refused, saying
he had never sought political Office In
his life and never intended to. How
ever, 1t Is more than likely that Gov.
Tanner will reappOint Mr. Weeks Park
Commissioner, providing he will con
sent to serve another term. Hon. JO-
seph DOwney, Commissioner of Public
Works, and many other prominent Re
publican leaders want Mr.. Weeks TO
serve another term as Park Commits
siOner ana hope he will consent to do so.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-03
Great Demand for Young Chickens.

A demand has been made in the
city markets for five weeks old
chickens. A wealthy man stopping
at hotel in Paris was served with
a nice plump bird just enough for
one. Upon enquiring he found that
it was a small chicken. On his re-
turn to New York he told his friends
and the American millionaires all
wanted young chickens. A large
stock farm in Maryland, which makes
a speciality of poultry, sold to sin
gle hotel in New York the past year,
10000 young chickens. The fashion
has spread among the rich until II
plump five weeks old chicken now
brings in the market as much as n
large broiler. This means n gain to
the feeder of at least two months
feeding. A fad or a fashion will
work wonders.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-03
Evangelical Church Cases Settled.

The Evangelical Church cases,
which have been pending in the lie
high county court for the past three
years, and which have never been
adjudicated pending the decision of
the Supreme Court on the question
of costs and other matters, came to
an end Thursday afternoon, when
Judge Albright made the decree de-
livering over to the Bowmanites the
church property in that county.
Primarily the Ebenezer and Salem
churches in Allentown and st. Paul s
Church, Slatington, are effected, but
secondarily, all the church proper
ties in the county, the title of which
is vested in the Evangelical Associa-
ton, are affected. Free Press.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-03
A Woman fined for Swearing

Mrs. Lily Wilson, of South Easton
was given hearing Monday after
noon before Alderman Young on a
charge of profane cursing and swear
ing and also of disorderly conduct.
In the first case she was sentenced
to pay a fine of 81 cents and the costs
and in the second case she was di-
rected to pay the costs. The COM
plant was made by Mrs Tillie Fort
ner, of South Easton, who has also
had several South Eastonians arrest
ed for holding cock fights.-Press.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-03

ems, and some friends were hunting,
his gun, muzzle loading shot gun,
was blown TO pieces, when discharged
leaving only the trigger guard which
he held in his hand. The gun was
an old one, and tits supposed to have
been breech burned. 1t was a very
fortunate burst for Mr.. Botens as
his only injury consisted of n
slightly cut and bruised hand.
Miss Dove Selden is spending the
holidays with friends in New York.
Mr.. T. G. Mcmahon and Richard
Hankins attended the Odd Fellow s
ball at the Delaware house, Lack
awaken, New Years Eve and report
a good time ANON.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-03
Frozen up.

The Democrats in the house did
not make a very brilliant showing
in the debate on the Tariff bill Dec.
26th. The chill air of the min
GRITTY side of the house seems to
have affected their fancy, wit and
flow of language. This should not
discourage any aspiring young man
who dreams of fame in the shadow
of the Car. Most great legislative
regulations have been made in OPP
position. The great Thomas B. is a
case in point. He would not have a
collection of gavels now if he had
not made his mark at the opening
of his career as a destructive critic.
New York Sun.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-03
Congressional eossiU.

Northampton Democrats are
likely to bury past indifferences and
unite for the congressional fight.
Among the gentlemen named for
the honor are two from this town,
j. Davis Brodkead and Warren A.
Wilbur, either of whom would be
acceptable. Congressman Hart will
no doubt be a candidate. Monroe
will have a favored SON and good
old Carbon, if its Democrats settle
their feud, will have a part in it.
Our old time friend, E. R. Enbody,
is active he has the ability to re-
present the district satisfactorily to
all interests.-Maunch Chnnk Times
South Bethlehem Note.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-03
Correspondence.
LEDeEDALE CHIPS.

LEDGEDALE Dec. 26, 1896 Samuel
Foulkrod of Pike county side who
has been very sick, is slowly recover
ing.
Mrs Horace E. Kipp, Edith Kipp,
Eunioe Kimble and A. J. Kimble,
Esq. of Paupac attended the chicken
supper at Ira Kellams, Friday even
ing Dec. 90
Mr.. Jabez Simons has been enlarg-
ing his house and fixing to accomo-
date two families.
Miss Maggie Formey, who has
been working in Carbondale, has re-
turned to her home to spend the
holidays.
Arthur Becker, of Carbondale, is
spendinga a few days with his parents
in this place.
The chicken supper, Friday even
ing, Dec. 20, passed off very pleas
antly over $1s was the net result.
About fourteen from this place at
tended the Christmas Eve. enter
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-03
IrEMs o. FoENERAL iNrEREsr


The deficiency of rainfall for the
year is about ten inches.
The oil pumping station at HUI
guenot, N Y, was obliged to shut
down ON Dec. 16, because of lack of
water to supply the boilers. Unless
relief comes soon every pumping
station between that point and Sad
die river will be obliged to stop
pumping.
A State law prohibits sewage
into running streams. 1t ought also
to include the profuse use of manure
in towns, and the vile odor that
comes from decaying cabbage
stumps and leaves left in gardens
The soft weather which set i'm last
week still continues, and spoiled
the fine skating, stopped ice gather
ing, drew all the frost out of the
ground, broughtsigns of spring fever
and will go for Indian summer. if
we get no more of it.
John Farrell, of Newton, has pat
ented peach basket machine,
which will revolutionize the bust
ness. 1t will make three or foul
baskets per minute, and when they
leave the machine are nailed and
hooped ready for use.
The Florida orange crop will be
good this year, Notwithstanding re.
ports to the contrary. The recent
cold wave did but little injury to the
groves.
There are five printing presses il
Iceland. Ten newspaper and eigh
magazines are published.
For every 2S6 of the people of th'
United States there is one school
house; and one saloon for every 27s
The number of postage stamp
that are used every day by the peo
pie of the United States is estimated
at 12,OOO,OO
1t is said that 10000 cubic feet o
water plunge $50 feet downwar,
over the Niagara escarpment ever.
second, thus wasting 100000
horse power of energy to the second
If Niagara were really "harnessed
so as to utilize this energy, it woul,
be sufficient to run more machiner,
than there is in the world.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-03
A NeN Butcher Firm

We learn from the Stroudsburg
Times that a partnership has been
formed between Cornelius Van
Etten and two others to carry on
the butcher business in all its
branches. Cornelius is a son of R.
X. Van Etten, of Conashaugh, The
general offices of the company will
be in Stroudsburg. The officers are
G. Van Etten, president, d. G. Pal
mer, treasurer and secretary, and
these two with L. Brodhead Palmer
constitute the board of managers.
The new firm has our best wishes
for success.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-03
Shot . Wild Cat.

Herbert Unangst, of Williams
township, called at the court house
last week to receive a premium of
81 for having killed a wild cat near
his home. He had the animal with
him. 1t weighed ten pounds and
had head the same shape as that
of tiger. Mr.. Unangst caught the
cat in a trap and shot it when the
animal was trying to break the
rather frail chain to attack him
Free Press.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-03
Invented a New Bike.

A CINCINNATI man has invented a
new bicycle. 1t operates on an en-
tirely new pedal plan, and speed ap-
proximating a mile a minute is
claimed for it. The pedals, instead
of describing circles, move vertically.
In one revolution of the wheel the
foot travels 1S inches to 40 in the
ordinary safety. An actual trial of
the invention, in presence of numer-
Gus witnesses, resulted in half
mile in 81 seconds. 1t can be ad-
justed to any wheel.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-03
Electric Light for RIalrstown.

The electric light plant at Blairs-
town was finished, and the current
turned on the first of this week.
The dynamos are run by water
power, from the Touring mill at
Paulina, two miles away. The en-
tire expense of the works, amount
ing to nearly $4,000 has been as
sumed by John 1. Blair. He will
give a deed for the plant, together
with the valuable mill property, to
the Blair Presbyterial Academy
which he has already endowed to
the extent of $500, O,OOO.-Press.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-03
FOR SALE.

A small farm located near
Matamoras, known as the Hensel
or Reinhardt place, containing 81
acres. Finely located, we'll watered.
House and barn. Fruit of all kinds.
Part improved Title clear. For
Terms, price, etc, address Lock box
q, Milford, Pa.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-03
A Bankers Advice.

Baron Rothschild was asked by a
friend of his to advise him in the
matter of a couple of financial trans
actions, one of which offered a very
large rate of interest, the other a
much smaller one.
T" If you want to dine well, " the
Baron replied, after moments re-
flection, Z" go in for the first if you
want to sleep well, invest in the
second. lie Figaro.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-03
MAST HOPE EoHOEs.

MAST HOPE, Jan.1-Through DIR.
Hadden, we learned of the death of
Mr.. A. B. Ogden, one of the founders
and valued member of the Forest
Lake Association
Mr.. Isaac Jennings, who has been
very i'll for the past week, is i'm
proving and hopes are now enter
tanned for his recovery.
Saturday last while Mr.. Geo. Bot
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-03
Clerical order, on the PsnnsyI vsnla R. R.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany announces that clerical orders
for the year 1896 will be issued to
ordained ministers of the gospel To-
Gated on its system east of Pittsburg
and Erie inclusive, on the same con-
ditiOns as prevail at present. Clergy
men who desire to avail themselves
of this privilege should make appli-
cation to the nearest ticket office of
the Pennsylvania Railroad, so that
the orders may be issued before the
close of the present year.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-03
RAuRAck NOTES.

PAUPACK, Jan, 1.-The New Year
is here, but no snow, although the
late storm changed the weather so
the air feels quite like winter.
Chester Atherton and wife from
South Easton have been spending a
few days with friends and relatives
of this place.
George Killam is nursing large
boil on the back of his neck, which
is very troublesome.
Lafayette Kellam, starts for Way
mart Saturday where he will attend
the winter term of school with Prof.
Dooley We wish him success.
There will be a " Chicken Supper
given for the benefit of our minister
next week at H. E. Kipp's the night
has not yet been decided upon.
Mrs. Conrade Gumble, who has
been seriously i'll is gaining very
slowly, her daughter Ruth is home
attending her.
Samuel SAMPLE is again able to be
out door. "Cue"
Although this place cannot boas t
of either hotel, store or blacksmith
shop, it is very busy one. Last week
the schools were closed for the holi-
days, but the skating was not good,
nor could the small boys take their
sleds and coast, for snow had not
come, but the mud had. We hope
it will not stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Atherton of
South Easton spent a part of last
week with G. W. Kellam her
brother. They also visited around
among old friends and neighbors.
This was their former home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Pellett, OF
Ellenville, spent Thursday night of
last week with his brother, G. A.
Pellett, and it was night to be re-
membered for windand rain. Mon
day night was another tedious one.
The water has raised considerably
and we hope the rains will fill up
the empty wells and springs.
Miss Annie Jacob is spending her
vacation at her home in Paupac.
Our teacher of the Mountain
school has closed it, and expects to
attend school at Waymart for the
next three months.
Mr.. Robert Smith, near Big Pond
was thrown from his Garage a week
ago, and quite seriously hurt, but
was recovering at last accounts.
Mrs. Conrad Gumble is very sick
with nervous palsy, and has been
in ill health for a year or more
Her daughter, Ruth, is home for the
present.
Mr.. Jabez Simons, of Ledgedale
was hunting with A, J. Kimble, one
day last week, but with poor success
He got no game.
Masters Joe, Lon Waite and Grant
Killam, of Hawley, were here hunt.
ing couple of days, but without
success.
I wish the editor Happy New
Year as well as all readers of the
Press and hope this may be a sue
cessful and prosperous year for all
Rr. MN
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-03

It is a curious fact that there are 695
more persons and firms engaged in the
LIQUOR business in the prohibition state
of Iowa than in Kentucky, where the
manufacture of whisky is considered
fine art and its consumption an accom-
nlishment.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-03

Notice is hereby given that tres
passing on the premises of the un-
dersigned, situated in Dingman
township, for any purpose whatever
is strictly forbidden, and all of
tenders will be promptly prosecuted.
Oct. "a, 1895. IRA B. CASE.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-03

Correspondents are particularly
requested to send in all news in
tended for publication not later
than Wednesday in each week to
insure insertion.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-03

The school directors of Dingman
township will pay twenty dollars
for information which will lead to
the detection and conviction of any
person or persons committing any
trespass or doing any damage to any
school house or property therein in
said township.
By order of the board,
Nov, z, 1895. IRA B. CASE, Sec.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-03
This shuts Out America.

The French chamber of deputies, aft
Or a discussion of the military budget,
decided that except under unusual cir
,umstances no more timed meats are
10 be supplied to the army after Jan. l,
1897, except such as are manufactured
n France or in the French colonies.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-03

Wheeler-And don't you think the
bicycle will ever be useful in warfare9
WalkeR-No. 1 doubt if it will ever
get farther than its present status as a
mere instrument for assault and bat
ery.-Indianapoli Journal.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-03
Aa Eye to Business.

It might have been suspected that
when st. Louis put up that fine railway
station it had in view some scheme
which would bring it into use. .-Chica-
20 Record.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-03

tainment at the M. E. Church, in
Salem.
Mr.. and Mrs. Olin H. Wolf, of
Laanna, Pike county, spent Christ
mas with Mrs. Kellam, a sister of
Mrs. Wolf. WAYNE COUNTY.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-03
NOTICE Notice

TRESPASS NOTICE. Notice is
hereby given that trespassing
upon the property of the Forest Lake
Association in Lackawaxen town
ship, Pike county, Pa, for the pur-
pose of hunting or fishing or any
other purpose is strictly forbidden
under penalty of the law.
ALEXANDER MADDEN,
Nov. %, 1895. President.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-03
One Cent a Word.
Tor Each Insertion. No advertisement
taken for less than 15 ceuts.
CASH must accompany all orders.
Address PIKE COUNTY PRESS,
MILFORD, PA.


A ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Letters
N of administration upon the estate of
John H. Meyer late of Dingman town
ship deceased have been granted to the
undersigned. All persons having claims
against said estate will present them, and
those indebted to said decedent will please
make immediate payment to
JOHN II. OLMsTED, Administrator.
Dingman township, Dec. 80, 1895.
A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Letters
N of administration upon the estate of
Christian ID. Meyer, late of Dingman town
ship deceased, have been granted to the un-
dersigned. All persons having claims
against said estate will present them, and
those indebted to said decedent will please
make immediate payment to
JOHN f. OLMsTED, Administrator.
Dingman township, Dec. 30, 1895.
A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Letters
n of administration upon the estate of
Frederick Meyer, late of Dingman town
ship deceased, have been granted to the un-
dersigned. All persons having claims
against said estate will present them, and
those indebted to said decedent will please
make immediate payment to
JOHN E. OLMsTED, Administrator.
Dingman township, Dec. 30, 1895.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-22
Senator Daniels Popularity.

The Washington Times saws: "We-e
Senator Blackburn as popular person
ally in Kentucky IS Is Senator Daniel
in Virginia, he would have had mo
trouble in being reelected, no matter
what his finsncisl views might be. -
said q well-known Richmond LAWYER at
the Metropolitan last night. L sup
pose the people In my State are almost
evenly divided as to silver and GOLD.
Senator Daniel is pronounced silyerite.
yet his popularity Is so great that were
he to run for an Office Tomorrow his
election would be assured.
Last Novem Der, when it WAS an
nounced that Governor OFerrall was an
aspirant for Daniels seat in the Senate.
and his friends commenced to feel the
pulse OF the public, they found the gov
ernor stood absolutely no show. Mr..
Daniel stumped the State in the in
teress OF the Democratic ticket and met
with ovstions at every point. l think 1
can say, without fear OF coutrsdic ton,
that he ia as popular to-day as at any
time IN his career, aud there is no dou Il
as to his being his own successor when
the Legislature meets two years hence.
L do not think there is any truth in the
report that Mr.. Daniel is about to enter
the ministry"