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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-01
A cLuRAouse raAeEDY.


Middletown. N r., Sept 2s.-The Sui
Iivan County clubhouse, near Wurts-
boro. was the scene Of 'the murder OF
one man and the fatal shooting OF an
other late yesterday afternoon The
murderer is Wallace j. Christian, con
tractor, who formerly lived in Yonkers'
but since the Sullivan County club has
been open he has resided IN a cottage
on the grounds and contracted Tor
large majority of the building that mas
been done there. His victims are n. +.
Pritchard Of One Hundred and Thlrty-
eighth street, New York and Constable
James Manning of Wurtsboro
About a year ago Christian quarreled
with a man in New York city ana near
-ly killed him. He was arrested ana
gave bail for his appearance at court.
His bonds were forfeited by his nonap-
pearance, and Prltchard, learning ms
whereabouts. went to WurtsDoto yes
terday and, securing the services OF
Constable Manning. drove four miles to
the clubhouse to serve panas on Chrls-
tian demanding his appearance In New
York
Christian came out to the wagon, ao-
eompanied by his wife, and the consta-
bic handed him the papers. When
Christian read them, he flew into ter
rible rage, and without a moment
warning he whipped out % caliber re-
voIver and shot Pritchard. the bail en-
tering the abdomen in the region OF the
groin. Pritchard fell out of the wagon
dead. Christian then turned on the
constable and shot him twice, the shots
taking effect in the stomach. The CON
stable is stu alive, although Dr. Piper
Of Wurtsboro and DR.. Hubbel OF New
York say that he cannot survive the
injury. Christian then ran into the
mountains in the direction OF Wurts-
boro, for the purpose, II is said, OF sur
rendering himself to the authorities
The body of Pritohard is at an under
takers In Wurtsboro, and the con-
stable is lying in dying condition In
the clubhouse.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-01
THE RULES.

presence of each other the oath pre-
scribod by the Act of the Assembly
regarding the holding of the pri-
mary election in the State of Penn
sylvania
SEC 8 Thirty days before the
said primary election il shall be
the duty of the County Chairman
to give notice by four inser-
tious in the Republican County
paper, of the day and date of the
said primary election, and he shall
designate the offices fer which can
didates shall be voted for at the said
primary electionN
SEC. 10. Any legal voters other
than Republicans Wishing to vote at
Republican primaries will be grant
ed the privilege of voting provided
they swear to vote the Republican
ticket, at the next general election !;
any Republican, not of age at the
time of holding the said primary
election, but win become of age be-
fore the general election, shall be
eligible to vote at the primary cleo
ton.
SEC. II. Tho Primary Election
Polls shall be opened at 3 o'clock
p. m, and closed at p. IN.
SEC. u. 1t shall be the dirty of
the Primary Election Board to write
down the name of each voter cast
ing his ballot at the primary. Said
poll list and ballots to be kept by
the Judge of the Election in each
Township and Borough at least one
year. If at any time the County
Chairman or members Of the County
Committee desire to inspect said
poll list they shall have the privi-
lege so to do.
SEC. 13. After the polls are
closed and the votes have been
counted the election board shall
make return duly certified and
signed by the primary election
board, of the number of votes cast
for each candidate. These returns
to be enclosed in sealed envelope
and sent to the County Chairman
by U S. Mail or in person by the
Judge or Inspector of election forth
with.
SEC Il. On the first Wednesday,
following the said Primary Election,
at o'clock p. m. at the Court House
in Milford, Pa, the County Chair
man. in the presence of at least five
reputable Republicans, shall organize
a canvassing board of three Repub-
licans, duly sworn as provided by
law, open and count the votes as re
corded in the several returns, an
nounce the result and certify the
nominations to the proper officers.
SEC. Is. All alterations and
amendments to the foregoing rules
must be presented to the county
chairman, and by him published as
provided in section and voted upon
at the primary election by ballots
written or printed "for" or
"against" the amendment or altera-
ton.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-01

SEC II The Primary Election
shall be held by the Republicans of
pike county at the call Of the Coun-
ty Chairman not later than 70 days
before the Republican State Con
vention, each year. subject to the
provisions of rule Q, as to 80 days
notice.
sEc. 2. Said Primary Elections
shall 5e held in each Township and
Borough at the places where the
general elections are held
SEC. 3. AT least fifteen days be-
fore the said Primary Election it
shall be tho duty of the committed
man in each Township or Borough,
to sec that convenientand suitable
place is provided for the holding Of
said Primary Election and select
proper election officers for holding
the same Should the committee
man in any Township on Borough
fail or refuse to Intend to his duties
ten days before the said Primary
Election then, upjn the written re-
quest Of ten Republican voters il
shall be the duty of the County
Chairman to remove the said com
mittoeman failing to perform his
duty and appoint new one to fill
the unexpired term
SEQ. 4 The following officers
shall be voted for at the said Primary
Election. Seven County Committee
man, County Officers, State and
District Conferrees aud State Dele
gate and one Township or Borough
Committeeman for each Township
or Borough (who shall only be voted
for in the election district in which
he resides and not more than one
nomination shall be made for each
County Office.
SEC. . The County Chairman
shall be elected ut the regular Pri-
mary Election each year, by n vote
of the party and shall not hold the
office for more than two consecutive
years at time.
SEC. 6 Any Republican who
shall be candidate for any Office
named in article fourth must sub
NIT his name to be voted for at the
said primary election.
SEC. z. Twenty days before the
said Primary Election each candi-
date shall notify the County Chair
man of his candidacy, who shall
provide a sufficient number of bal.
lots for each Township and Borough
with all the names of the candidates
and the several offices printed or
written thereon. Each voter shall
designate his choice of candidates
by 4 cross X marked opposite the
name of the person for whom he
wishes to vote. The printing and
distribution of the same to be paid
by the said candidates in such ratio
as the County Chairman may direct.
SEC, g Tho said Primary Election
Board shall consist Of three Repub-
lican voters, viz one Judge, one
Inspector and one Clerk, who shall
severally take and subscribe in the
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-01
Death Of General Roboson,

Trenton, Sept 2s.-George NJ. Robe
son, who was secretary Of the navy un-
der President Grant, died in his home
in this city last night Of complication
OF diseases General Robson was born
In oxford, Warren county, N. j.. In 1927.
He was graduated from Princeton in
l847 and studied law and was admitted
TO the bar in 1850. He took an active
part in raising and equipping troops,
and was made brigadier general. COM
manding all the New Jersey troops
while they were in the state. In 1867 he
was made attorney general of New Jer-
sey and resigned this position on being
appointed secretary OF the navy by Gen.
eral Grant. He was subsequently
member OF congress, retiring from that
position IN 1888.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-01

Albany, Sept. 2S.--All that remains. as
far as the law is concerned, to punish
the kdnapers OF little John Conway
Is the capture and conviction of Albert
s. Warner, the New York lawyer who
abetted the crime. Joseph NJ. Hardy
and Henry G. Blake. his colleagues,
pleaded guilty to the charge when they
were arraigned in the county court and
were sentenced to hard labor in Dan
nemora prison for IA years and 4
months. The maximum sentence allow
cd by law Is 10 years, and the eight
months was taken of In order that the
expiration OF the sentences might come
~ the summer
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-01
BAY STATE POLITICS.
GEORGE FRED WILLIAMS NOMINATED
FOR GOVERNOR.

Factionai Flight Won by the Silver Men
Under His Leadership Christopher +.
Callahan Nominated For lieutenant
Governor. other Nominations.
Worcester Mass, Sept. 2s-The Dem
ocratic state convention spent several
hours In a very lively wrangle, noml-
mated George Fred Williams for gov
ernor and adopted fiat free silver
platform It met at II O'Clock yester-
day morning and effected a permanent
organization by the election Of Colonel
John /. Rice as chairman at S;45 IN the
afternoon.
Delegates fought for two hours over
the make up Of committee to choose
members at large Of the state commit
tee. the Issue being George Fred VIII
liams' demand that the men selected
should be of his personsA choice. On a
test vote the Williams men won by i2S
to 1866
The most exciting row Of the con-
ventlon occurred when Representative
Fitzgerald spoke on the selection OF
state committeeman. He branched Oft
to the Dlngley law and free raw mate
rial, and there was an uproar at once.
Shouts arose from every corner Of the
room, and points of order were raised.
The chairman held that Mr. Fitzger-
aid could speak, but must confine him
self to the question. Finally he held
that Mr.. Fitzgerald had forfeited his
right TO speak and called on him to re-
sumo his seat
Mr. Fitzgerald refused. and his ad-
herents rushed forward and offered to
sustain him by physical force If neces-
sary The chairman grew pale, but
kept pounding the desk until he knock
ed off the head of the gavel.
Colonel Rice Jumped upon the plat
form. as did Senator John e. Hayes
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-01

NEW YoRK, Sept 28.-FLOUR-State and
western dull and lower to sell; city mills pat
ents, s6aG3O; winter patents. s5.lsa540; city
mills clears, S5.55a570; winter straights, saba
ass.
WHEAT-No. 2 red opened steady, but
sold off under unsatisfactory cablen, weakness
At St. Louis and absence of outside tradei May,
a21fa93c. October, 0814a0819e.
RYE-Quieti No. western, bO9lo, c. I. f.,
Buffalo
CORNING. was dull and weaker with
wheat; December, 349sa35lSo.
OATS-No. quiet and easier track, white
state 26gTa33c., track white, western, 2835a35c
PORK-Quiet; new mess, S9.60al0i family,
Sll .60al251
LARD-steady; prime western steam 24.so
nominal
BUTTER-Firmi state dairy, llalso.; state
creamery, l815a22c,
CHEESE quiet; large, white, ESQ., small,
white, e16c.
EGGS Steady; state and Pennsylvania, i7e
100. western, lsalslhc.
SUGAR-Raw firm; fair refining, 89so.; CEN
trifugal, 08 test, l5-l6a4c.; refined firm;
crushed. SIC; powdered, 5ssc.
MOLASSES-Quie New Orleans, 25a9lc.
TURPENTINE-Firm at 82a22l6c.
RICE-Steady; domestic. 49Sa0Nc.; Japan.
l4a51sc.
TALLOw-Essy; city, 5%ashc.i country
89ka3lGc.
Hay 80 DULL shipping, 4oa45c.i good to
choice. 5la75c.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-01
HELD FOR TRIAL.
sheriff Martin and Deputies Must An
swer to Charge of Murder.

sheriff Martin and Deputies Must An
swer to Charge of Murder.
Wilkesbarre, Pa, Sept. 20. - Sheriff
Martin and his "a deputies have been
given a preliminary hearing before the
court charged with the killing of "a
striking miners near Lattimer on Fri
day, Sept. 10. The deputies were brought
up from Hazleton under military es-
cort. A large crowd met them at the
depot, but they proceeded unmolested
TO the courthouse.
Judges Lynch and Bennett presided.
Judge Lynch announced that the judges
would sit as justices of the peace to
hear testimony in the case
After hearing the evidence the judges
held a conference, following which they
announced their decision to hold the
prisoners for trial.
The sheriff and deputies then came
before the bar and entered bail in the
sum OF $4,000 each, $1,000 for murder and
81, 900 for feloniously wounding. A bond
was provided by a Philadelphia Trust
company.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-01

New York, Sept 27.-The steamer
Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse, the latest
acquisition to the large fleet of the
North German Lloyd Steamship COM
pany, arrived last night at quarantine
at 10 o'clock on her maiden voyage,
making the passage from Southampton
to New York in 8 days, p hours and 45
minutes, the fastest on record. The
best previous time was made by the st.
Paul in 6 days 81 minutes
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-01

thElJ VILLA MS.
Mr. Williams then moved forward and
waved his hands majestically, but the
noise only rose louder. Two-thirds Of
the delegates were on their feet, and ali
We're yelling at once. The Hayes men
pushed their way to the front along
the middle aisle and grouped them
selves In front of Mr.. Fitzgerald, who
only smiled.
Short Lived Riot.
The riot spent its force in few min
utes. Then Mr.. Williams suggested as
a compromise that Mr.. Fitzgerald be
allowed to speak five minutes.
Mr.. Williams laid down the issue be-
fore the convention 1T is not right" :"
he declared, that a man be put up
as a leader and that he be then dis
armed by the regular organization Of
the party"
After Colonel Rice had taken his place
as permanent chairman and had spoken
in favor of free silver and against gov
ernment by injunction Oliver Downing
of Boston, in a stirring speech, nomi-
mated George Fred Williams for gov
ernor. John II. Mack of North Adams
seconded the nomination, and Mr.. Will
liams was given the nomination by a
UNANIMOUS vote
Mr.. Williams accepted the nomina-
tion, and then the balance Of the state
ticket was made up in this way: Lieu
tenant governor, Christopher T. Gala
han Of Holyoke; secretary, c. d. Nash
of Whitman; attorney general, John A.
O'Keefe Of Lynn; treasurer and re-
ceiver general. 7. A. Watson Of Boston
auditor, J. l.. Chalifoux Of Lowell.
The platform adopted by the conven-
tion begins with a warm Endorsement Of
the Chicago platform and praise for
William ]. Bryan. 1t then calls for the
reconciliation of silver at Is TO and
says:
THE demand for silver would be so
enormous and the demand for gold so
reduced that the two metals would
meet and remain at parity, and the
paralyzing battle of the standards
would cease and the world enter upon
a period of assured prosperity"
Government by Injunction Is de-
nounced, together with the Dingley tar
iff and trusts Public ownership Of
franchises is advocated, postal savings
institutions recommended. income tax
indorsed, sympathy expressed for the
Cuhans and their recognition by the
United States called for and, Of course,
the Republican party vigorously erlti-
cisco
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-01

Sing Sing, Sept. 2S--A deliberate at
tempt has been made TO set fire to the
storehouse and offices of the state pris-
on. Prompt work, however, on the
part OF the guards and the fire depart
ment Of the prison saved the buildings
with comparatively slight loss
The fire was started In a room In
which was stored large quantity Of
cloth and finished clothing by pouring
OH over the goods and then applying
a match. The smoke was seen by one
Of the eonvicts as he was marching TO
dinner, and the attention OF the guards
was quickly called 70 the flames.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-01

Madrid, Sept. 27.-The arrival of Unit
ed States Minister Woodford from San
Sebastian has made a sensation. The
programme OF the United States has
been ascertained. This does not con-
template declaration OF war If Spain
rejects mediation; but, according to re-
port' an "ostentatious proclamation to
the world Of disapproval Of the Cuban
regime by susDending diplomatic rela-
lions with Spain and Withdrawing the
United States minister"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-01
An Elopemsnt Ends In Murder.

Ridgeheld, Conn, Sept. 24.-Jealousy
and the family chickering's growing out
of a clandestine marriage eliminated
In a sudden tragedy in the little VIII
lage of Lewisboro, N Y. James Kelly,
about 40 years old, who three weeks ago
eloped with 15-year-old Flora Mead,
shot and killed his father in law
Charles Mead Kelly then attempted
to kill himself and was later lodged in
the Westchester county jail
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-01
Registers Notice.

The following accounts have boon filed in
the Registers Office and the same will be
presented to the Orphans Court for CON
hrmation and allowance on the 18th OF
October next
Estate of Christian Ott deceased, ac-
count of Abram ID Brown, trustee, etc
in partition.
Estate of Jacob Ellwanger deceased,
second account of Philip Ellwanger, ,execu-
tor.
Estate of Jacob Otteuheimer, deceased
account of Arthur Lederer, administrator
d. b n, C. t. a.
Estate of George Millott, deceased, ac
count of Ann Millott, executrix.
JOHN G. WESTBROOK,
Register.
Registers Office. Milford, Pa,
Sept 20, 1897
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-01

Middletown, N. Y, Sept. 2s,-Wallace
]. Christian, accused of killing Horace
r. Pritchard of New York city and of
mortally woundlng Thomas Mann, the
constable OF Wurtsboro, has not been
captured. Sheriff Watson OF Sullivan
county has offered reward of s2,5OO
for his apprehension and people are
securing the country for the murderer.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-01
AMENDMENTS DEFEATED.
The Proposed Changes In New Jerseys
Constitution Not Accepted.

Trenton, Sept. 29.-The proposed
amendments to the constitution have
been defeated by a substantial majori
ty. The new measures were to prevent
gambling, this being leveied chiefly at
the race tracks; to permit women to
vote at school elections and forbidding
the appointment by the governor during
the legislative recess of any person to
an office for which that person had been
rejected by the senate. The vote by
counties as reported here was as fol-
Ipvvss
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-01

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.
If you want 10 quit tobacco using easily
and forever. bemade well, strong, magnetic,
fuii Of new lifo aud vig0r, take NO-lo-Bac,
the Wonder-worker, thut makes weak men
strong Many gain ten pounds Ia ten days.
Over 10000 cured. Buy No-To-Bac Of your
druggist, under guarantee TO cure, 50c or
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-01

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys
and bowels. Never sicken, weaken
Orgripe, l0c.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-01

A lot of new straw and felt hats
at w & G., Mitchell's.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-01

Something new, a spring tooth
harroW with wheels. Syracuse
plows and " Planet Jr." cultiyators
at " q @, Mitchell's
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-01
BuiIding-Loan Trust Fund.
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Of
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What it will do for you

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First-It will buy for you any house de
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Second--It will assume any mortgage
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money, If desired, not to exceed 500 of its
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months; you can pay as much more as you
wish, and reduce the time in proportion,
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time,
The first proposition enables you to con-
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The second proposition enables you to
reduce the interest rate on your mortgage
and at the same time be paying off tho
principal each month
For further information call or address
J. H. Van Etten, Attorney,
Milford, Pa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-10
CURE CONSUMPTION.

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Iowa State Bystander.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-10
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE ON
SPECIAL EXECUTION.

Ok CNA0A 1LAASo 4AOAN.
Polk COUNTY, }ss'
In the District Court Of Polk county. Iowa.
Nancy C. McWilliams versus Seth Macy,
Frances D. Macy, New England Loan
and Trust Company.
By virtue of special execution to me
directed, issued by the clerk of the district
court of Polk county, Iowa, in favor of
Nancy C. McWilliams, and against Seth
Macy, on a judgment rendered by said
court on the S3d day of November A. D..
1897, wherein it was ordered, adjudged
and decreed that the following described
property be sold to satisfy said Judgment.
to-wit: The southeast quarter Is. E. ~
Of the south west quarter Is. W. ~ Of
section thirty-three (33), township seventy
eight (78), north range twenty-fopr
ga, west 9Th p. m, Polk county, Iowa.
Now therefore, public notice is hereby
given that unless the said defendants ap.
pear 1T my office in Des Moines on or be-
fore the 9Th day Of January. A. d., 1893,
at 10 o'clock q. M. Of said day, At which
time said above described property is
hereby advertised to be sold, and pay off
the amount of said execution. with interest
and costs, will sell said propertey, or suf:
ficient thereof to satisfy said execution,
with interest and costs, at public cutlery,
to the highest bidder. at the east front
door of the court house, in Des Moines,
Iowa for cash in hand to pay off said ex-
ecution.
j. E. STOUT,
Sheriff Of Polk county, Iowa.
BY S. Compton, Deputy.
Date of first publication, Dec. 10, 1897.
Published and printed by the Iowa State
Bystander.
Printers fee 1925.