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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-17
POLITICAL MorEs.

John E. Iauer, of Carbon county,
announces himself a candidate for
Congress- subject to Democratic
rules. He is endorsed by the LAns-
ford Record.
One of the first messages of con-
graduation received by Hon. Gar
ret A. Hobart after his nomination
for vice-president at st. Louis was
from his wife. II was Ruth 1 16."
She did not refer to the Democratic
ratio but to a well-known Bible
text.
The wires must be down in Car
bon. Editor Maloy of the Record
does not mention editor4ally any
thing concerning the Chicago Con-
vention, in his issue of July IL.
The Port Jervis Gazette says new
and strange ideas have been injected
in the Democratic confession OF
faith which place a difference aspect
on party allegiance and raise qnes.
tions which require profound con-
sideration, = 1t view Of this 1t, ad.
vises waiting until some other cats
jump. \
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-17

and the sand and debris left on them will
seriously obstruct the gathering of the hay
crop.
Miss Fannie Snider will enjoy the hos
pitality of Miss Edith Heater at Decker
town for fortnight.
Frank Van Horn, the driver Of the
Branchville and Milford stage sports the
best rig that has been seen on this route
for years. Frank is a very accommodate
ing mail carrier and attends strictly to
business.
A call is out for a meeting of the friends
of free silver to be held at Centreville on
Saturday evening, July 18th. There is a
great number interested in the movement,
irrespective of past party affiliations. A
16 to Free Silver Club will probably be
organized, and the propaganda pushed
with vigor.
There was bad washout during the re.
cent showers near Andrew Norris below
Bevans. 1t will require two teams day
to fill the same with stone,
Eston o. Van Sickle speared a carp un-
der the bridge at Layton few days ago.
1t was a large one weighing 81 pounds.
Such a carp stuffed with crackers and Oys-
ters, with dash of Lemon juice just be-
fore serving up would clear some peoples
brain and stomach too perhaps of any
stray objections that might be lurking
/ around against the edibility of carp.
The heavy rains of last week washed
roads and fields badly. The road over.
seers will please make note that there is
now superabundance of loose stone in
the roads. They will receive the thanks OF
the wheelmen and driving public, If re
moved at their earliest convenience. AT
least once month as the law directs.
The large barn of George E. Hursh was
struck by lightning during the shower OF
Wednesday afternoon last. The building
was luckily not fired, but it hustled up the
slate at a great rate, spelling about eighty
square feet. The directors of the Reding-
/ ton Mutual Insurance Company promptly
directed repairs at the company's expense
r. H. Everett, Eqs gets about some on
crutches. Robert has been the life of Cen
treville gatherings for years, and he is fully
as much missed as Jim Bennett would
be: and that is saying big lot for Jim. u
However as long as the manager of the
merry -go-round don't get out of tune times
will not get monotonous at Layton.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-17

Especial Correspondence to the PREss.)
Miss Minnie Transue, daughter of Hiram
Transue deceased, and Emma Rutan
Transue, died at the residence of Mrs.
Jane NJ. Rosencrans in Newton last
Thursday. The deceased had grown up to
wOmanhood in the family of the late Dan
iel H. Rosencrans to whom she had be-
come much attached. Funeral services
were held at the residence of Mrs. Jane
NJ. ROsencrans and interment at Beyans
on Monday.
Mrs. Mary Fisher has sold the Jacob La
bar place along the river in Walpack to
Ed. Shook, consideration $4,000. Poses
sion given Immediately. This was once
the home of famous old fisherman, and
is adjacent to some of the best fishing
grounds along the Delaware.
In the way of new ideas for making
money. We often hear of Skunk Farms,
of Frog Farms, Terrapin Farms, and
many other kind of farms, while many of
them turn out to be either myths or mel
ancholy failures we have in view one that
is said TO be a success. The Pug Dog farm
at Layton, conducted by @. e. McCracken
is just in the swim. Pug Dogs are fad
only Of people of quality, and when high
toned breeder puts them in the market
with a recommend Of purity, and fine
breeding, there is money In it everybody
wants one. 1t is said that the manager OF
the merry-go-round has started new ma,
chimes in Dingmans, Hainesville and other
places. We are glad to note these eyiden
oes of success. Why should not the Pug
Dog manager start extensions In othel
cities also.
A very pleasant party was given at the
home of John V. Major on last Saturday
evening. About forty were present. The
ice cream WAS abundant and Of excellent
quality. Cake, candies aud tropical fruits
were served along with the cream After
an evening Of enjoyment with Mr. and
Mrs. Majors, the party separated witt
many expressions Of pleasure at the splen
did treat give them.
Some of the low meadows along the
Flatbrook were washed by the late food
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-17
MONTAGUE.

Especial Correspondence to the PREss.)
MONTAGUE, July 1--we had severe
thunder shower or several of them over
here last Thursday afternoon. Outside of
washing out roads and damaging some
fields, no damage was done.
Army worms are here, and those with
potato bugs, grasshoppers and free silver
candidate for President are enough to
make fRrmeF wish he was something
else.
Miss Susan Crone and brother, William
of Hainesville, while ON their return from
the Firemen's ball at Milford on the even
ing Of July 4th met with an accident near
Klear's spoke factory, the team got frigh.
ten causing the carriage TO upset throwing
out the occupants, Mr.. Crone escaped un.
harmed, but Miss Crone sustained a bro
ken limb, and a broken nose. She was re-
moved to her home where she Is doing az
well as could be expected, DR.. Miller, Of
l4aytons attended to her injuries. The
carriage was badly wrecked
Miss Georgia VanOy entertained a num-
Der of her friends last Friday evening.
The Springdale House has several new
bOarders.
Country folks in the eyes of some city
folks are hayseeds and clodhoppers, but
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-17
What Free Coinage Means.

Messrs. Sailor 8 steyeson, No. Ss
South Third street. Rhiladelphia,
have issued the following circular
Having received nuperOus inquiries
as to the meaning of free silver coin,
age, sixteen to one, we publish the
following explanation Of the SUBJ
iect It means in practice that six
teen ounces OF, silver should, be held
as worth ono ounce of gold. One
ounce of gold, American coin stand
ard of hnenass, that Is, nine bund.
red parts of pure gold to one hun
dred of alloy, will coin In gold dollars
1850. , Sixteen ounces of. silver
American coin standard fineness,
that is, nine hundred parts of pure
silver I'd one hundred Of alloy, az
the rate of 4121< grains to the dol
lar (the weight of the present stand
ard silver dollar) win coin e1S. in
silver dollars. These sixteen ounces
of silver can be bought in the mark
cts of the world to-day for es,94.
There would, therefore, be q profit
of 88. .66 on an investment Of o9.9z,
being about 81 per cent, if a holder
of silver could take it TO the mints
and coin it without charge into sill
yer dollars. The advocates Of free
coinage favor a law that win allow
any holder of silver bullion, or in
fact, silver of any kind (as the lat
ter can readily be melted into bars)
to have the right TO take the same
to any mint of the United States and
convert it into silver coin free OF
charge.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-17
pINoMAN.s FERRN.

Especial Correspondence to the PRRssl
DNeMAN's FERRY, July la.-Harvesting
in full blast.
Benjamin Whitesel was the first to
house his harvest.
The late rains greatly damaged the roads
and many fields down this way.
Prof. Hood, of the Nazareth High school
is visiting his uncle, John G. Hood, in
Dingmans.
John B. Van Auken sowed a piece of
ground on his farm with buckwheat this
spring, and it is one Of the most luxuriant
fields Of that grain we ever saw.
Quite number Of the old fashioned long
striped potato-bug have made their ap-
pearanoe hereabOut, and where they at
tack patch Of tubers they make rapid
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-17

what country woman would cook q mess
Of green peas four hours and q young fowl
for six hours and have the former hard
enough 10 use for buckshOt and the latter
so tough no dog could eat II, but such a
thing was done and by no hayseed either.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bosler spent yester.
day In Pike county.
Mrs. Julia Kerr visited At Bolton Basin
yesterday
A deer got among MIR. Joseph Boslers
cows the other day, when tho dog appeared
his deership went to the woods.
Chas. Palmer and Abe Hun Of Port Jer
Wis visited Montague Saturday.
Mrs. Godfried Wiland Is visiting her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Predmore.
Harvest and haying is here and ! will
have to drop. out for week
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-17


The largest trout caught in the
Rangeley Lake region thus far this
season, was taken by Mrs. j. Parker
Whitney, in Lake Mollychhnka.
munk. 1t weighed six pounds.
In ancient times Fabius Maximus
and Cihciiinatus performed Their
famous exploits when over go years
of age. Turenne did his best work
at so, so did Rodney and Earl st.
Vincent.
The London Law Guarantee and
Trust Society now insures against
twins for a premium Of $50 It will
pay 81, 900 If it is twins. The first
policy issued was useful. 1t wai
twins. New York Sun.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-17
Correspondence.

Correspondents are particularly
requested to send in all news in
tended for publication not later
than Wednesday in each week to in
sure insertion.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-17
con.rsss. Awarded for Iron Bridges.

The County Commissioners met
Tuesday and awarded contracts for
building 2 iron bridges, one at G. L.
HeIler's in Lehman 35 feet long and
one at Horace E. Kipp's in Palmy.
ra 80 feet long both TO Nelson &
Buchanon for a5QS.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-17

TRESPASS NOTICE. Notice is hereby
Il given that trespassing on the premises
of the undersigned, situated in Dmgman
township, for any purpose whatever is
strictly forbidden, and all offenders will be
promptly prosecuted. IRA B. CASE.
Oct. a. 1895.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-17

DOR SALE. A small farm located near
IL Matamoras, known as the Hensel or
Reinhardt place, containing 21 acres.
Finely located, well watered. House and
barn. Fruit of all kinds. Part improved,
Title clear. For terms, priceA etc, address
Lock box G Milford, Pa
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-07-17

0O0 REWARD. The school directors
DZU of Dingman township will pay
twenty dollars for information which will
lead to the detection and conviction of any
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, 1896-07-17
One Cent a Word.
For Each Insertion. No advertisement
taken for less than Is ceuts.
CASH must accompany all orders.
Address PIKE COUNTY PRESS,
MILFORD, PA.

dpS0 REWARD. This reward will be
SDOU paid to any person furnishing evil
dence as TO the party who cut the shad net
at Conashaugh last week. Apply at this
Office.
TRESPASS NOTICE. Notice is hereby
j. given that trespassing upon the south
ern half of the tract of land known as the
William Denny, No. 93, in ShOhola town
ship, for hunting, fishing, or, any other
purpose, also trespassing on Sawkill pond
in Dingman township, or, fishing in 1t is
forbidden under penalty of the law.
NJ. CLEILAND MILNoR,
Apr154m Attorney for owner.
EOR RENT. Several good houses in
IL Milford, Pa. Enquire of j. H. Van
Etten.
TRESPASS NOTICE. Notice is hereby
Il given that trespassing upon the pro-
perty of the Forest Lake Association in
Lackawaxen township, Pike county, Pa,
for the purpose of hunting and fishing, or
any other purpose is strictly forbidden un-
der penalty of the law.
ALEXANDER MADDEN,
Nov. 20, 1895. President.
Arizona republican., 1896-06-10

That American farmers are among the most enthusiastic advocates of a return to the free coinage of silver is not at all strange. Besides being in telligent and patriotic American citi- zens, none are quicker to feel the ef- fleets of diminished markets than the farmers of the United States. Since the repeal of the Sherman law the farmers have lost $7S4,OOO,0OO in the value of their livestock and nearly $730,000,000 in the value of their crops. A shrinkage of about $1 300, 1000, 900 in the value of the farm products in less than three years is expensive tutelage, but the pupils in this case have mas tered their lesson.
Arizona republican., 1896-06-10
BEAUTIFUL GIFTS.

The store that sells the best mer- chandise for the least money is where you want to do your trading. The de- pressed state of the market and scar city of ready cash has compelled a few manufacturers to offer us some special lines below market value. Every per son buying dry goods, clothing, shoes, etc., should consider these facts, and then call and see our bargains. We se- cured many useful articles which we shall give as free gifts to our custom CTS with each $2.50, $5 and $7.5O pur- chase. Each 25 cent sale will be cred ited on the ticket of the purchaser. This grand gift offer commenced June 6, and continues till July 15, 1896. The following goods will not be included in this special gift offer ing: cent calico, 5 cent gingham, cent calico, cent percale, 5 cent check Nainsook, 61a cent lawn, 5 cent lawn, 7R cent figured dimity, and some special lines muslin. Alkire Co.,, bar gain givers. Many of the very hand some presents are now on exhibition at the big store. It is well worth any ones time to look them over. A finer collection of bric-a-brac was never brought to Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1896-06-10
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for children teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie and is the best remedy for diarrhoea Twenty five cents bottle.
 "The awards granted at the Worlds Columbian Exposition, compared to the number of exhibitors, present the smallest number ever granted on the occasion of Worlds Fair. This re- suit distinctly shows that unusual care and precaution were taken by the ex- pert judges, who, because of the rule requiring them to declare over their own signatures the reasons for their judgment, fully realized the great re- sponsibility thrown upon them The exhibitor, therefore, may be assured that his award will have value such as the award granted at previous Ex- positions never gave" This state ment, from the official circular of the Worlds Columbian Commission, as ap- piled to Ayers Sarsaparilla, the only
Arizona republican., 1896-06-10

The result of the Oregon election shows what the sentiment of its people is on the silver question in that state Though the offices are divided between the Republicans and Populists, the suc- cessful candidates are all silver men This estimate of course includes the election of Mitchell to the United States senate. As a result of his con- sistent course in the senate he was able to secure a legislature favorable to his reelection, although the Popu- lists elected congressman in both dis trictS.
Arizona republican., 1896-06-10
COINCIDENCE EXTENDED.

Phoenix, AriZ., June 1, 1896. To the Officers and Members of Phoe- nix Lodge No. 5, A. o. U. w.: We, your committee appointed to draft resolutions of condolence to Brother A. J. Hoskins, beg leave to submit the following:
 Whereas, The family of our loved brother, A. J. Hoskins, has been plunged in grief by the death of his little son, and
 Whereas, Our own sorrow can but feebly be expressed in words, and these words are offered in tenderest sym .pathy, therefore be, it
 Resolved, That the members of Phoenix lodge No. 5, A. o. U. w., offer their sincere sympathy and condolence to Brother Hoskins and his sorrowing family. We point them for a truer and higher to Him who has said: "A little child shall lead them" May it's little hand direct them to that celes- tial lodge above, not made by hands, eternal in the heavens.
 Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon our minutes, copy sent to Brother A. J. Hoskins and also fur nished the Phoenix papers for publi- cation 4.
 Respectfully submitted,
 w. F. SCHALLER,
 J. ROWLETT,
 J. D. JAMES, JR.,
 Committee.
Arizona republican., 1896-06-10

In California a federal court has de- cided that the children of Chinese par ents who were born in this country can vote on attaining majority. This new voting element is getting quite large in California and an effort is making to have the supreme court de- eide on the question. The decision is obviously correct. The children of other aliens born in this country are American citizens without naturaliza- tiOn.
Arizona republican., 1896-06-10

In Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and America, the five great continents, Shaker medicines are being used by suffering humanity for the cure of sickness and disease.
 Never was there such universal demand, never such wonderful results.
 Shaker Digestive Cordial, cure for indigestion, is prepared from herbs and roots, and it a natural remedy, which cures by aiding nature and not by fighting her.
 Shaker Digestive Cordial makes those fat who have become thin by not digesting their food.
 It restores the spirits and the appe- tite of those who are dejected and Jagged out from the wearing effects of indigestion.
 It relieves the symptoms of dyspep- sia, and, after using for reasonable
Arizona republican., 1896-06-10
NONE BUT AYERS AT THE
 WORLDS FAIR.

Ayers Sarsaparilla enjoys the ex- traordinary distinction of having been the only blood purifier allowed an ex- hibit at the Worlds Fair. Chicago. Manufacturers of other sarsaparillas sought by every means to obtain a showing of their goods, but they were all turned away under the application of the rule forbidding the entry of patent medicines and nostrums. The decision of the Worlds Fair authori- ties in favor of Ayers Sarsaparilla was in effect as follows: Ayers Sarsapa- rilla is not a patent medicine. It does not belong to the list of nostrums. It is here on it's merits"
Arizona republican., 1896-06-10

The action of the Democratic state conventions throughout the country is already having it's effect on the price of silver bullion, which has advanced a half cent an ounce recently. Let a free silver congress be elected and it is doubtful if the question of parity between the metals would wait on the passage of free coinage law.
Arizona republican., 1896-06-10

these outcasts. Many working men would prefer to have as companions in work a decent respectable Yuma Indian to a disreputable convict Again, no man outside the penitentiary would be compelled or forced to accept this la bor. It would be a matter of choice and by the payment of reasonable wages the contractors would complete their entire project with American la bor.
 The Citizen desires to be understood as plainly and unequivocally disparag- ing any movement which has for it's motive, or it's result, the curtailing of the chances for honest, industrious men to secure employment
 This contract was and is infamous and iniquitous, and never had from it's very inception, any thought of the welfare of the territory nor her citi- zens and Governor Franklin has shown by his antagonism that his honesty and interest in the affairs of this terri tory are deeper seated than any regard he may have for precedents, no mat ter how or by whom established.
Arizona republican., 1896-06-10
GERMANY IN JAPAN.

BERLIN, June 9.-During the de- bate today on commercial treaties in the reichstag, Count Won Kanitz ad- mitted Germany had secured every concession possible under the circum- stances from Japan. Subsequently Count Von Kanitz stated that interna- tional silver currency would more serve Germany's needs than the best treaty of commerce.
Arizona republican., 1896-06-10

A reasonable measure to restrict fast bicycle riding on the public streets would meet with no opposition, not even from the bicyclists themselves. Such measure is necessary for the protection of pedestrians, who still have some rights left.
Arizona republican., 1896-06-10
STAND UP FOR ARIZONA.
pHGNIx. JUNE 10. 1896.
THAT PRISON CONTRACT.

Tucson Citizen: The contract for prison labor, about which much is be- ing said and written, involves so many features detrimental to the general welfare of the territory that to discuss them all i'm detail would be an almost endless task; and so iniquitous is it in it's entirety that to single out it's most gIaring fault is no easy matter
 The principal objection, however, which strikes The Citizen is placing such labor dn competition with that of honest men who desire to work.
 Within Arizona's borders today are hundreds of white men who would be glad to work in the hot sun for reas- enable compensation were the oppor- tunity offered. In addition to these faborers, there are hundreds of Yuma Indians who would feel fattered by a chance to earn a dollar a day and board, and it will never be argued by any man with particle of gray mat ter beneath his skull that Yuma h. dian will not do more work and in a more satisfactory manner than any Yuma convict A constant howl is go- ing up from the sentimentalists be- cause opportunities are not afforded for Indians to be self supporting. Here is chance for the Indian, even if the white man be barred by tender con- sideration for his complexion.
 Were all men allowed a choice in the selection of the occupation which they would follow as means of earn ing living, very few would choose canal work. But, thank God, there are men and many of them in Arizona. who cannot see any disgface in earn ing an honest living, even though it be with a pick and shovel There are men today working, not a thousand miles from the center of Tucson, who would gladly change their present oc- cupation for situation upon an irri- gation canal. where they would have the assurance of peter pay, and more certainty of getting it after it was earned.
 There are many occupations at which convicts could be employed within the prison walls, and which would not de- tract one iota from the chances hon est men might have. Penitentiaries in other staes do not find it necessary to search for outside employment for their cOnvicts. Why should Arizona That they should be employed, con- stantIy, and at hard labor, The Citizen thoroughly believes.
 But even if the contract were award ed and this gigantic canal building were begun on the magnificent scale represented, how many years would ii take 150 conVicts to complete the work Or is it proposed to incarcerate the entire population of the territory ir Yuma in order that the contractors may have sufficient force with whicf to speedily reclaim 100000 acres o land for prospective immigrants. Ont hundred and fifty convicts would bt lost in the vast crowd necessary t( carry On work of such proportions and those employed in addition mus needs be working side by side witt
Arizona republican., 1896-06-10

medicine of the kind admitted at the Worlds Fair, and which also received the highest possible awards, must con- vince the most sceptical mind that this well-known blood-purifer stands far in advance of all other similar preparations in existence It has cured others. it will cure you
Arizona republican., 1896-06-10

In his determination that gang of boodlers shall not rob the territory, Governor Franklin will have the hearty support of the people.
Arizona republican., 1896-06-10

The Tucson Star and the Phoenix Gazette are owned by the men who made the infamous prison labor con- tract. Of course they will support it for reasons too apparent to need men ton.
Arizona republican., 1896-06-10

At the first indication of disorder, the deranged or enfeebled condition of the stomach, liver or bowels should be promptly rectiied by Ayers Cathartic Pills. These Pills do not gripe, are perfectly safe to take, and remove all tendency to liver and bowel complaints