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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-10
neath of a Noted Charncter.

KANSAS CITY, Jan. s.-Charles G. Bas-
sett, known to the sporting fraternity all
over the country, prominent figure in
the frontier days of Kansas, is dead at Hot
Springs, Ark. Bassett was once a side
partner of Bat Masterson and other noted
characters and made a record for bravery
in Dodge City, Kan, shortly after the war,
when he and Masterson cleared the city OF
a gang of Outlaws, who up to that time
had run the town as they pleased. 1t is
said that, like Masterson, Bassett had sew
eral notches ON his revolver, each of which
stood for human life. When mere boy,
Bassett enlisted in the Union army at
Philadelphia He was born in New Bed
ford Mass, 40 years ago.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-10

MIDDLETowN, N. Y, Jan. S.-Joseph
Piero of Goshen, having fallen in love
with the daughter of Michael Colander,
sought her hand in marriage, although
she is only 12 years old, She declined the
opportunity, but Piero offered the father
5000 for her, and the offer was accepted.
The three went to New York on Sunday,
expecting to have the ceremony perform
ed, but it was prevented by Gerry agent.
The couple have tried since to get married
in Goshen, but failed. Ella is a bright
little woman and seems to have yielded to
her fathers deal gracefully.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-10

DANIEL @. GILMAN. RICHARD II. ALVEY.
FREDERIC R. CoUDERT:
DAVID G. BREWER. ANDREW d. WHITE.
Bros, one of the oldest and most success
full in New York. Mr.. Coudert did excel
lent service as delegate to represent the
interests Of American commerce in the in
ternational congress on the law OF, nations
in Antwerp in 1887 and recently added
fresh luster to his fame by his mastery
presentation of the case of the. United
States before the foreign committee in
Paris in the Bering sea controversy.
Judge Richard Henry Alvey is native
of st. Mary's county, Md and removed to
Hagerstown, when, a young man, he was
admitted to the bar. He attained promi-
nence both as a lawyer and jurist in his
native state. At the time of his appoint
ment he was serving as chief justice of the
federal court of appeals in the District Of
Columbia.
Daniel Colt Gilman is president of Johns
Hopkins university and is well known as
an authority on international law. He
was at one time president of the Universe
ty of California and was later called to
take up the work of the organization OF
the university of which he is now at the
head. He is the author Of a life Of Presi-
dent Monroe
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-10
Editorial.
NEW BOND LOAN.


That President Cleveland, and his
advisors are not wholly deaf to pop
ular remonstrance is shown by his
course, tardily taken, in inviting the
public to take the new bond loan.
He had made all necessary arrange
ments with the New York syndicate
to float the bonds, and allow them a
magnificent opportunity for large
margin of profit, when public opinion
as to this method became 50 pro-
nounced that he suddenly changed
his intention, and offered them for
popular subscription. 1t is sugges-
ted that this Difference is more as
sumed than real, and is only taken
in the expectation that it will fail,
and so afford an opportunity to the
syndicate as final resort.
1t is the primary duty of the Pre-
sident to maintain our national cre-
dit, and the country is disposed to
render him full support in every
sincere effort to that end.
The demand is, that the public
honor shall be maintained at any
consideration, and this may presup-
pose measures which are not wholly
free from objections. The country
however, should not, and does not,
while yielding such support deny
itself the right to except to such
features as may be obnoxious, and
detrimental to the public welfare.
Now when it is implied that this
public sale is only granted, that it
may remove objections to the ac-
ceptance of the terms of the syndi-
cate in the end, candor and fairness
demand thatan explanation be made.
From the opinions of prominent
statesmen it seems at least doubtful
whether the open sale will succeed.
1t does not follow that there is a
lack of confidence, but the methods
employed, and the time may be
factors largely responsible for a
failure.
A popular loan properly timed and
arranged would encounter no diff
culties, and if this loan is success
fully taken by the people, it will be
a complete refutation of the former
methods of this administration, and
if it is not, it will only demonstrate
more fully its incompetency to man.
age public affairs. 1t was evident
months ago that some method must
be resorted to, in order to protect
the gold reserve, and that no other
way was open than new loan
The administration certainly was
not blind to so patent fact, but il
made no effort. The syndicate
watchful of an opportunity, that il
saw was inevitable, made prepara.
tion, by arranging for the gold,
which the administration passively
allowed to escape from its control
At the time when it became appar
ent that the government was in sor'
need, this combination of Wall stree
bankers stood ready to furnish the
necessary gold and take the bonds
1t seemed to them as if they had con
troll of the market, and could de
mand the pound of flesh. In tn,
meantime the administration ha,
been supine observers, had made NJ
effort or attempt to secure the co
operation of other bankers or cap
italists or place itself in the position
of being able to occupy an independ
ent position. Most men when they
see dangers ahead begin contrivin
some means of escape and are nc
satisfied to remain at the mercy c
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-10
The Hotel Baltzel burned.

Lyons, N. Y, Jan. s.-The Hotel Bait
eel, the largest hotel in Wayne county, wai
partially destroyed by fire. During tht
fire Josie Fitzgerald of Port Byron, the
cook, and Lillian Dippy of this place, a
dining room girl, jumped from the third
story window to the ground, distance of
40 feet. Miss Fitzgerald sustained bro
ken leg, injuries to the chest and head
and was also hurt internally. Miss Dippy
was also injured internally, and it is fear
ed both will die,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-10

ATcHIsoN, Kan, Jan. s.-A letter was
received in this city saying that the fami-
ly of Frank Mccain, formerly a merchant
here was snOwbOund and starving in the
mountains 10 miles from Winthrop, Wash.
The letter was written by the eldest son,
who, by great effort, got through the storm
drifts to Winthrop. Mccain had become
insane, and the family had been living on
bacon for some time. There were seven
children in the family.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-10

Los ANGELES, Jan. Sat a prayer
meeting at South Pasadena, Charles Craw
ford arose under deep excitement and stat
ed he could not hold his secret any longer.
He then announced that he was Albert
Deffendorfer, son Of wealthy merchant
of Huntington, Pa, and a fugitive from
justice under sentence for burglary and
larceny in Pennsylvania. He came to this
city and gave himself up to the sheriff.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-10

GoUvERNEUR, n. Y, Jan. s.-County
Treasurer Sackett has received a check
from Boston for $3.50, together with an
explanatory letter, in which the writer
said that IL years ago, in this county, he
had killed deer and one duck out Of sea-
son and had never been discovered in his
infringement OF the game laws, but that
his conscience was uneasy. The amount
sent fully covers the largest possible fine
which could be imposed and interest The
case is the first on record in the state The
county treasurer refuses to divulge the
name Of the conscience stricken man.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-10
Divorce,
Henry Phelps

In Pike County Com
Henry Phelps mon Pleas No. IA Octo-
Der term 1895. Sub
vs. pBna and alias sub
Lille Bell Phelps pCena returned defend
ant not found.
To Lille Bell Phelps, defendant: You
are hereby notified to be and appear at our
Court of Common Pleas to be held at Mil
ford on the third Monday of March next,
it being the return day of our next term OF
court, and answer the complaint of the
libellant filed in the above case.
H. 1. CoRTRIGHT, Sheriff.
Shsriff's office, Milford, Pa.
January T. 1896
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-10

REV. DIR. Talmage, in a recent ser
mon, speaking of our near approach
to the twentieth century, said :
a" Only four summers more four
autumns more four winters more /;
four springs more, and then the
clock of time win strike the death
of the old century and the birth of
the new. " 1t is easy to forget, re-
calls the Pathfinder, that there are
still Gve mcTS years before dawn of
the twentieth century. The nine
teenth century will not end, remem-
Der, till midnight of December 81,
1900, not 1899. You must spend
your Tooth cent before your dollar
is gone, and it is so with the years
of the century.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-10

TRENTON, Jan. s. Anna Elizabeth
Donnelly, daughter of Quartermaster Gem
eral Donnelly, was married to Henry Rich
ard. Kamm, wealthy ranchowner and
business man Of Denver. The marriage
was solemnized at Trinity Episcopal
church, this city, by the Right Rev. Bish-
op Scarborough.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-10

AFTER the recent cold snap mod
crate weather again prevails, sud-
den changes affect all constitutions,
and great care should be taken to
ward off colds and sickness.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-10

THE English forces were defeated
in the Transvaal, but that does not
seem to afford any anxiety to any
one except England. There was no
reason for the invasion, and no ma
ton will regret the British discom-
future over the result.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-10

VICE PRESIDENT Morton is no
doubt candidate for the nomina-
ton of president on the Republi AN
ticket. The New York politicians
seem to be practically unanimous in
his support, and he would make a
strong candidate and an excellent
Drosident
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-10

SCHESEoTADY, N. Y, Jan. s-Harry
Keeler, aged 65, clerk at the Barhyot
House, dropped dead on the street here of
heart disease. He was for many years
clerk Of the Delevan House, Albany, and
also held positions at the Globe hotel, Syr-
acuse, and Tiff House, Buffalo.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-10

WE have now forty five stars on
our flag. Utah is admitted as a
state and polygamy that dark spot
on our civilization is forever obliter-
ated.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-10

United States. The Transvaal trou-
BILE, and the attitude of the European
powers, causes him to have bad
nights.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-10

BRISTOL, Vt, Jan. Sire destroyed
the Commercial House, barn, with nine
horses, one cow, three hogs wagon, ear
riages and other contents, and the house
and blacksmith shop Of f. Greenough.
The losses are 5000, with $4,000 ihsur-
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-10

PITrsFIELD, Mass, Jan. S.-JOhn V.
Barker, aged 80, father of Judge James
N. Barker of the supreme court, is dead.
He was formerly member Of the state
legislature
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-10

rounded the Consolidated Goldflelds
building, and the gathering of recruits for
the uitlanders' forces was carried on with
vlgor, but too late, as subsequent events
showed
The Beers Were Posted.
In the meanwhile the Beers had not
been idle. They seem to have been fully
aware of DIR. Jameson's proposed raids and
met the movement by gathering together
a force of about 5000 well armed, well
mounted, excellently trained farmer hunts
men, whose rifles always speak IN deadly
earnest
This caused feeling of alarm among
the uitlanders; numbers of people left the
town during the night in bands of 90 each,
and the hope of raising a force to assist
Dr. Jameson began to melt away like
snow beneath warm sun.
Later the committee Of the provisional
government sent the following cOmmuni-
cation to Sir Hercules Robinson, the gov
ernor of Cape Colony:
"We have information that large body
Of Beers has been commanded to imme-
diately attack johannesburg and shoot on
sight all who have been concerned In the
agitation. Affairs are so critical that we
ask you to intervene to protect the lives Of
citizens who have long agitated legally
their rights.
This caused hurried exchange of cable
messages with the home government. Ev-
erything possible was done to call back
DIR. Jameson, but in vain.
Eventually, however, the committee Of
the provisional government of Johannes
burg went to Pretoria and had an inter
view with President Kruger on Wednesday
| h. of 1igfaTT in N
TO the complaints made, promised to re-
dress their grievances, give the uitlanders
representation in the government Of the
Transvaal, concluded three days armis-
tice with the insurgents, and thus removed
any further real cause for raising men to
support DR.. Jameson.
In the meanwhile the provisional gov
ernment retained control of Johannes
burg. The Germans and Americans had
during this time joined the national
union, represented by the provisional gov
ernment, and their example was followed
by the Afrikanders in general, by the
| Australians and by the Mercantile associa-
ton.
Krugers Terms.
But, while President Kruger agreed to
grant the main demands Of the committee
Of the provisional government of the ma
tional union, he imposed terms upon them
which aroused the Indignation Of the peo-
pie of johannesburg when the delegation
returned and reported the result Of its
mission. In fact, it is claimed that the
only thing which prevented a further up
rising then was the issuing of an imperial
| proclamation forbidding all British sub
/ jects to in any way assist DIR. Jameson.
General Jubert, while guaranteeing the
safety Of johannesburg if the town kept
luiet, intimated that he would adopt the
most severe measures if any further dem
pnstration against the Transvaal govern
ment occurred.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-10

UNDER all rules of custom and har-
monious politics Congressman Hart
is entitled to second nomination
without q struggle.-Record.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-10

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, 1896-01-10

JOHN BULL got bite in another
quarter, just as he was scratching
the Venezuela sore which has dis
tracted his attention, and may be
the means of bringing about an easy
settlement in his matters with the
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-10
Legal Advertising.

Court Proclamation, Jury and Trial
List for several courts per term, $24O
Administrators and Executors
notices B.UD
Auditors notices 4.OJ
Divorce notices 6OO
Sheriff's sales, Orphans court sales,
County Treasurer's sales, County state
ment and election proclamation chargeu
by the square.
y. II. Van Etten, PUBLISHER,
Milford, Pike County, Pa.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-10

WATERBURY, Conn, JAN s.-JOsepb
Duleiksie was fatally shot at a wedding
in the Polish church here by Finan JUL.
ME. The latter escaped. The two quar-
relied over family affairs.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-10
Advertising Rates.

One square(eight lines one insertion $1.0O
Each subsequent insertion 80
Reduced rates will be furnished on ap
plication, will be allowed yearly adver-
tisers.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-10
UnIted states Vice Consul Dead.

vienna, Jan. S.-Dean b. Mason, Vlce
consul general of the United States here
Is dead.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-10

SOMETHING should be done and
very promptly with Turkey. He is
a barbarous nation, and has long
been called the "Sick Man of Eu-
rope" AS his disease seems to be
incurable, it would be kindness to
administer a potion which would
give him his quietus. The powers
will no doubt cheerfully attend the
last obsequies, and partition his gar
ments among themselves with un-
feigned rejoicing. No diplomacy
should postpone the immediate
prevention of further massacres of
the Christians. 1t is an outrage to
the civilized world, that measures
have not been more speedily taken,
and if other nations will not do so,
the United States should demand an
instant cessation of her crimes, and
enforce the demand by all her forces
of men and arms. Armenia should
have religious freedom and it is in
part our duty to see that Turkey
gives it to her.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-10
WHAT Is A DEMOCRATIC PRIN.
CIPLE?

1t would be highly interesting to
know just on what basis the Dem
)cratic party stands at present, in
regard to the financial and tariff for
revenue only question. A few days
ago when a revenue bill was intro
luced in congress, which proposed a
horizontal increase of duties, there
could be no horizontal reduction be-
cause some of the articles, ,as wool un-
Ter the Wilson bill is free, the DEM
)crats opposed the increase. 1t has
)een quite generally, although
wrongly as it seems, supposed that
the Democrats were favorable to
raising at least sufficient revenue to
pay the current expenses of the gov
erment. 1t may be that according
to Democratic ideas, it can run on air,
or that like the farmer who fed his
COW on saw dust, it can thrive ON such
meats, but the farmers experience
demonstrated to him the contrary,
for just as the cows got used to the
iced, they died. Now that the
yariff is in one sense a tax no one
lenies. The consumer of the duti-
able article pays the duty and the
duty pays the expenses of the gov
erment, on what other theory can it
be run. Duties, that is the tariff
imposed is paid in gold and this the
government receives, and uses to pay
interest on bonds and current expen-
ses. Now take away this revenue,
and on what basis can the COVER
ment expect to run? From whence
will it derive it's necessary funds ?
How can it's gold reserve be main
tanned? How can it pay its debtsP
How pay its daily expenses? In
state county and township affairs
the necessary money is raised by
direct taxation, yet the people do
not complain of the fact, though
they may of the rate. They recog-
nize the necessity for the care of
roads, the maintenance of schools,
and other public benefits, why then
object to a tariff. 1t has always been
good democratic doctrine that wool
should be protected, and the Dem
ocrats have found to their cost that
disregard of this doctrine has lost
them many thousand votes in wool
growing sections, yet when a mea-
sure to increase the revenue by
placing a duty on wool is presented
they take the opportunity to vote
against it. The people have shown
their disapproval of the laundering
incapacity of the Democratic party
and when they have another op.
portunity, as they will this coming
fall, they will rise up in their might
and wipe this utterly incom petent
faction from the face of our country
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-10
PIKE COUNTY PRESS.
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY.

OFFICE, BROWNS BUILDING, BROAD ST.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-01-10

pected hourly. Crowds of people sur
rounded the Consolidated Goldflelds
building, and the gathering of recruits for
the uitlanders' forces was carried on with
vigor, but too late, as subsequent events
Evening star., 1896-07-08
THE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF T

The fifteenth International convention of
the United Society Of Christian Erdeavor
Will begin this evening in this city. The
Star gives today the complete program of
all the events connected with this great
assemblage. and reproduces the official an
nouncements for the benefit of it's readers.
The convention is opened by the holding
of Il series of informal meetings this even
Ing, to be followed by the great tent ses-
sions, early prayer meetings. rallies and
other such gatherir gs tomorrow and on
each succeeding day until the final ad-
journment r.ext Monday night In addition
to the program as here given, there will
be several diversions for the benefit of the
visiting delegates, excursions, bicycle runs
and other forms of entertainment. The
official program of the convention is as
follows:
Evening star., 1896-07-08

Presented by Rev. B. B. Tyler, DID,,
sos. Adaress sw h"1H The eisy Sword Of the s,rtt
9:35 Adjournment A. d
Tent Warrington.
President Francis E. Clark. DID,. Boston, Mass.
Mr.. P. s. Foster. washington. D. c.. Musical
7:3O. Praise service
7:4O. Devotional Exercises.
Rev E. b. Bagby, Washington, D. c.
7;4S. The Senior M @ Society Sf Christian Endeavor
500. Address. Christian Endeavor and Nv World
Rev Frederick J. Stanley, DID,, New
$50 Singing.
1896 Address. The Right Missionary Spirit. I"
Miss Sarah F. Gardner. Calcutta. India
S:55 Address MeetIess for the Masters Use >,
Rev Rev ! Ii l. withr0w. DID, LID. Chi
9:3O AdjouI nment.
Tent Williston.
Mr.: P; B; Bnhorn. Chicago. hi, Musical Director.
DID, Washington, DC. '"nA" ILL.,
s' "S!s Youns aGs Sswani s Rev. s. Edward
500 Address. Christian Endeavor and Missions.
~ Rev. ]. E. Pounds, DID,, Indianapolis, Ind
s:s5 Presentation ,s Of banner to local union for
largest number of members giving not
less than one-tenth of their income to the
IIeseLteu ny new .. ID. Meeser, worcester, Mass,
S:45 Singing.
$3.50 Address Christian Endeevor an EvanueIis
tic Force" Rev. ]. Wilbur Chapman d.
D., Philadelphia, Pa.
9:30 Adjournment.
Tent Endeavor.
Rev. wayland Hoyt, DID, Philadelphia. Pa.
Presiding.
Mr.. F.. O. Excel, Chicago, ILL.,, Musical Director.
7:20 Praise service.
TAO Deyotlonal exercises. Rev. L. B. Wilson,
7.45 Floating Society Of Christian Endearor. Mr.
Giles Kellogg San Diego Cal.
500 Address. Christian Endeavo- an Eyanpelis
Wilbcrfo1ce, Ohio.
s:35 Address Miss Margaret W. Leitch. Jafrn,
CeyOn.
$50 Address ''The Call to Missionary Service >,
Rev. Arthur ]. Brown, DID,. New York
city.
9:30 Adjournment.
Saturday Morning, July IL.
Early Morning Prayer Meeting.
$50 TO 7:i6.
Topic: Service-'I promise Him that I will strive
to do whatever He would like to have me do
ASSEMBIY'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH tcorn.,
9th and SITS. nw.). Leader, Mr.. c. ]. Atkinson
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH Corner sth and Fl
SITS. n.wl. Leader, Rev. John E. Peters, North
CENTRAL. 11it . MiErHoD1sT Nj PROTESTANT CHURCH
corner 18th and NJ SITS. n.w.l. Leader Mr. F.
eFSTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CORNER
and Sd sts.. n.w.). Leader. Mr.. ]. A. Locke
cHGRCH or THE COVENANT Corner Connection,
ave: anu 18th st, n.w.). Leader, Mr.. Ed. Clark
CHURCH OF THE REFORMATION corner Penn