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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21
SHOOTING NEAR s1RouUsouRe.
RufHans Attempt Assault. The Sick Hus-
band Fires on Them and He is Also
Severely wounded.

AhNiAAAha <aAAfNtDN ANHauAAs Inc SICK Nus
band Fires on Them and He is Also
Severely wounded.
Henry Van Buskirk, who with his
family resides on a farm near
Stroudsburg, in defending his wife
from an assault last Sunday night
was shot through the right lung by
one of the assailants and in turn in
hicted wound on one of the williams
which will probably end his crimi-
nal career.
Three men came to the house in
the evening and demanded admit
tance of the wife which she at first
refused but fearing the noise would
disturb her husband who was sick
she finally opened the door. The
mon forced their way in and began
insulting the woman, and one of
them finally seized her. The noise
aroused her husband, who being in
formed of the cause came out and
ordered the men away. They re-
fused to go, and threatened to kill
the family if they did not keep quiet
whereupon he secured his revolver
and again ordered them out, when
one attempted to drew a pistol and
Van Busk!rk fired, the shot taking
effect in the mans abdomen. One
of them fired on Van Buskirk, hit
ting him in the right breast and in
juring his lung. The others then
carried the wounded man away.
Two, Clinton Rouck, the one shot,
and Newton Fritz, have been ar
rested but the other, supposed to be
Harry Hafford, escaped. The ply
sicians say Rouck cannot recover.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21
ADVERTISE IN THE "PREss."
Proof That 1t Pays to Use Its Col
umns.


A Port Jervis firm using the
PRESS as an advertising medium
sold last Saturday before noon over
one-hundred dollars worth of goods
to Milford people alone, and the
real rush had only just begun. We
feel highly gratifed at the success
of our patrons and they will find
that the PREss is read by buyers. A
letter in our possession, from gen
tleman in the county states that not
only himself but his family, and he
has large one, all read the Press
through every week, advertisements
and all, and that he finds in it
enough of general and local news to
keep him we'll informed on current
events. He is particularly pleased
with the Harrisburg letter, and says
that he has never before kept so
we'll abreast with State matters and
of what was being done in our Leg
islature. Such letters cheer, and
make us feel that our efforts are not
without results. 1t is our earnest
purpose to make the Press a medium
of information to its readers, both as
to news and the places where they
can best spend their dollars to ad-
vantage. Our columns are for rent
to those who desire to let intending
purchasers know what they have to
sell.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21
A Great shsd Stream.

Our Delaware is a great shad
stream. Millions of those fish are
taken from its waters annually, the
number last year being estimated at
over five millions. This year, so
far. on account of the continued
high water tneyshave not been much
troubled to escape the net, 80 danger
GUS to their freedom, and such a
hindrance to their further develop
ment.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21

From the Fairhaven On. " Register.
Mr.. James Rowland of this village,
states that for twenty five years his
wife has been a sufferer from rheu-
matism. A few nights ago she was
in such pain that she was nearly
crazy. She sent Mr.. Rowland for
the doctor, but he had read Of Cham
berlain's Pain Balm and instead of
going for the physician he went to
the store and secured a bottle of it..
His wife did not approve of Mr..
Rowland's purchase at first, but
nevertheless applied the Balm
thoroughly and in an hours's time
was able to go to sleep. She now
applies it whenever she feels an
ache or pain and finds that it al
ways gives relief. He says that no
medicine which she had used ever
did her as much good. The 25 and
so cents sizes for sale at Armstrong;
Drug store and General Merchants
in Pike county.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21

Next August's meet is having a
very beneficial effect on the men,
bsrship list of the Pennsylvania
Division, last weeks additions to-
falling 719-the largest for a single
week in the history of the division,
and within nine of the combined ad-
ditions for the week of the States of
New York, Massachusetts,, New Jer-
sey and Ohio, BY August 1st Penn
sylvania's s league membership will
be within sight of the 10000 mark.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21
Listers and the Great Eastern Fer
tilizers at w. 81 G. Mitchell's.


The association has secured the
small house ON Broad street adjoin-
ing Mrs. Ann Wells and will shortly
open its rooms TO the public. Some
$50 volums of books have been Sc
cured partly by purchase and dona-
tions, 150 of which are new and sew.
eral papers will be added 1t is
hoped that the public will manifest
an interest, and afford support to
the project both by visiting the
rooms and becoming subscribers
The membership fee is trifing in
amount and the young folks of the
town, especially, should patronize,
AMI aid in maintaining a place
which may be frequently visited
with profit. There are no places of
resort in town where the time may
be more pleasantly passed, and with
less harmful results, than at the Ly-
ceum rooms, and there seems no
sufficient reason why tins project
should not receive the countenance
and aid which it merits The room
will be in charge of custodian and at
stated times books may be obtained
and the papers read. Let Milford
build up this enterprise and make it
a hourishing attraction.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21
FOr lazy EIshsrmsn.

In a recently patented fishing de-
vice the lower end of the pole is set
in frame fastened to the bank or
boat, the pole being fastened to a
coiled spring and pulled down to a
catch to set it, pull on the line re-
leasing the pole and allowing it to
fly upward and hook the fish.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21
BENTON BELL.
iIag.

Occasional mention has been made
of the protracted illness of pneu
monia of Mr.. Bell, which resulted in
his death Tuesday last, at his home
in Montague township, N. j., at the
age Of tifty-nine years. He leaves
to mourn him, besides several broth
ers and sisters, a wife Clementine
(Westbroolx) Bell and one son
Burson. He was a man of liberal
education and highly respected in
the community. The funeral was
held to- day.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Recorded in the Office of the Recorder for
the Week Ending May Goth.

the Week Ending May Goth.
Delaware. Eleanor Tuttle to Mar
garet F. Hornbeck, dated April 26,
lot in Dipgman, con. 500, ent'd
May 18th.
Blooming Grove. Jacob Klein
hans, ct. ux., to Jacob Kleinhans,
Jr., dated May 10th, 100 acres, John
Wigton, con. 5000, ent'd May 18th.
Westfall. Harry G. Jeffries, ct.
al, to Lizzie Jeffries, dated April %,
lot in Matamoras, con. 81, ent'd
May 14th.
Milford Borough. Jacob B. West
brook, ct. ux., TO Dennis McL1ughs
lin, dated May 10Th, lots on Broad
street, (Schimmel place, con- 50, $50,
ent'd May 18th.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21

Dennis Mclaughlin, who spent last
Summer in Milford with his family,
was so well pleased with the town
and the reception he met here that
he concluded to make it his perman-
ent summer residence and has pur-
chased of ]. B. Westbrook, the
Schimmel property on Broad street
which he will proceed to repair and
improve. We are pleased to well
come such acquisitions. Men of his
meansa and liberality do much toward
building up and improving a town.
They infuse a spirit of progress and
aid greatly in rendering a commun-
ity more ambitious while contribut-
ing largely TO its material wealth.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21

Cascarets Candy Catlnrtic, the most won
delful medical discovery Of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the tasle, act gently
and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
cure headache, fever, habitnal constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try box
of C. @. @. to-day; TO- %, so cents. Sold and
guaranteed 10 cure by all druggists.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21
A lot of new straw and felt hats
at w. & G.. Mitchell's.


That is what Edwards g. Parker,
merchants of Plains, Ca, say of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm, for rheu-
matism, lame back, deep seated and
muscular pains. Sold at Armstrong;
drug store and General Merchants
in Pike county.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away
II YOU want to quit tobacco using easily
and forever. be made well, strong, magnetic,
fnll OF new life and Vigor, take NO-IO-Bac,
the wonder-wOrker, that makes weak men
strong. Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
over 400, 900 cured. Buy No-Io-Bac OF your
druggist, under guarantee 10 cure soc or
81 .OO Booklet and sample mailed Tree. Ad.
'Sterlins Remedy Co, Chicago or New York.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21

Something new, a spring tooth
harrow with wheels. Syracuse
plows and " Planet Jr." cultivators
at w. & G.. Mitchell's.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21

Just try 10c box of Cascarets the
finest liver and bowel regulator ever
made.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-05-21

FOR RENT-A furnished house
on Hartford street, Modern con-
veniences, large grounds, plenty Of
shade, good garden, fruit, etc.
Address PIKE COUNTY PREss,
Milford, Pa.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-25
H0AMp or Knno.arIoN.
Tho i.oSialalurn WA Bs As'ich 10 Pruvit:e I
ktnth Nnrlnnl SnfinnL

Tho Legislature WA lie AR'ch TO Pruvit.e Il
state Normal Sahool
1T was after ! clock haforo quorum
appeared g. the Board Of Education
roumn Moniay, but after tho meet.
ing was opened ii required hut n short
tins to consider the business Of tho
board. Tie report Of tnc Legislative
committee ucauuiad the gseater portion
Of tho time l'rnsidnnt Baird road tho
report. which fayora legislation similar
to that proposed by the board two years
ago, hut which failed to pass the
Legislature.
Tho board IN tho bill which will he
presented 70 tho Legislature fGvUa n
new system OF collecting and dishura-
ing school funds and prorideH for in
appropriation Of alj0, 600 for building d
State normal school in this city. After
its erection tho school will be Gun
ported by the city out of its yearly an
preparation, but school children from
all uvor the State will have the priv.
iego of ATTENDING.
by thiH plan MANY scholars will hs
dFaWn from tho grammar grades, and
thus Encouragement Of tire Hch0nlg
can he mudn 40 TINT snata may ba pro
Hided in the nrrEent schools for every
child in the city and thus the way will
Do nRved for carrying nut the pfo.
nnsad compulsory educational bill,
Chairman S. F, Re.ta Of the com
mltteo on huat light and iuol, reported
fhe removal Of ThomaH Webh ga ianitor
OF No. / snhan A. Hansel WAS an
nnintcd to fiji tho vacancy.
NJ. d. Crnggan, menhsr frnm The
Sarond yard, toEdered his resignation,
~ no will rcmave from the werH,
Action 90 the resignation was deferred
one weeks
On motion Of s. Fl. RRynartl tho Doai-
ton Of Bailitr Thomas Wehb wa do.
cIared vacant and L. g. Jones wya
Gnlectod to fill tho position. Mr.. joiner
will engage an assistant to clean tho
rooma and act as bailiF on Meeting
nighta
a vote Of thanks was tanderd socro.
tnry juIoa for hiH rcmomhrgrrs az
Washington birthday and no vi. in.
pitod to again rnuemhar tho hunrfl IN
DECORATION Day, Tho secretary had
provided nach member with q nput
huttonhola bouquet Of yiolcts, and n
pot Of limo lilies adorned the largo deEl
used ny tho repurtnrs
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-25
RerIsrrntlon Fee a. rlso.Ions.

Tho Constitutional Convention, Tues.
day, by decisive vote. decided that a
registration fee shall TAXA tho place Of
the poll tax az a prerequisite for voting
at State elections, and fixed tho foo at
one dollar, to bs paid at the time of
registration.
This action is right and proper, and
in nowise undemocratic. 1t puts all
voters on level, and coupled with the
restrictive provisions that have already
been suggested, will compel each appli.
cant for registration to pay his own foe.
out OF his own pocket, or run thu risk
OF disfranchisement or punishment for
perjury. Thus, every man, rich or
poor, black or white, will be the owner
of his own suffrage, and not dependent
upon any party purse, or the favor of
any individual, for tho payment of tho
money that secures to hin tho right TO
cast free ballot,
We cannot help fealng that this
action by the Constitutional Conven-
tion will be decided step in the diree
t'Ob VI pAFb anu Ih!E bltttlDnb. II wall
certainly aid in curtailinR the power OF
political corruptiunistH, anu preventing
them from fastening their grasp upon
susceptible voters. 1t makes every man
the financial custodian of his own
suffrage, and destroys tho fountain.
bead of corruption, the payment of
voters taxes by parsy organizations
1t is a decided measure Of reform.
Viewed also from a stveru pecuniary
| atanSpoint, the change ia a good one.
The registration fec will be practi.
calIy self collectihle, as tho voters will
pay TO the registration officers and the
latter turn 1t over to the respective
county treasurers, with little or no
cost. At the last election tho totnI
vote in Delaware was in round numhefF
about 80, 800. Of which about %, 900
were cast in Now Castle county, G. 900
in Kent aud 5000 in Sussex. The
revenue arising from this vote, at uus
dollar psr vote, is not hard to compute.
30 such revenue was ever realized frou.
the poll tax, which is, in addition, Il
tax costly to collect.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-25
New . seIys me Problem.

The Dover index last week gave
careful editorial consideration to the
question whether the Copstitutiouat
Convention, after having prepared a
nsS Constitution can promuIgate it
and place j. in effective opai alton
without first submitting il to the
peopls for ratification. The Index
quotes from judge Cooley and othar
eminent Constitutional authority, vita
the intent Of showing that The con
rention Is bound to suhnis lis work 10
the people. and also quotes from the
act OF Assembly providing Tor toe Con
s.itntIona, Convention, which Gays:
tina; in the opinion Of this Legis-
lsturs the General Assembly Of 1895 !
the Constitution framed By the con
sentioa hefeinbetore provided for,
should be submitted for the approval
Of the legal voters Of this State"
The Index further agrees that the
party platform uron which the dele.
gates TO the convention vera eIected
binds them TO submit their work TO
the people. 1t ntlds:
a refusal now to comply with the
guarantees upon which they were
elected, and TO promuigate their work
as tbs Constitution OF this State,
arbitrarily, would be not only bad
faith TO their constituents, bnt q clear
violation Of the principle laid down by
Judge Cooley.
Apart from even theee potent con
siderations, however, there is yet
another grave objection to such an
arbitrary step upon the part OF the
| Constitutional Convention.
II inquiry 10 manb as to the reason
which prompts an approval OF such
course, u will be found to consist in a
dlsfrust OF the people for whom these
men now sit in convention as repre.
sentatiyes. The whole and sole SOURCE
OF the desire to promniga;e the instru-
ment as the Constitution is distrust
OF the people; faith in their own dis.
comment and discrimination. and a
| skeptlcien of tho moral and mental
ability OF their electors. 1t is an adj.
| mission that now, at least, our hoasted
I confidence IN the yox pupuii is mere
| Idle buncombe SO far az tho consti-
tutional delegates are cOncernsd. 1t Is
| very nearly akin To a bigoted conceit
10 their own powers, and a uistrust of
| all othors.
I II cannot be denied that thers il
much solid ground IN the argument
that the new Constitution should be
submitted to the people, The members
Of the Constitutional Convention, how.
ever, can easily settle tho question
themselves. If thoy prepare a good
Constitution, one which will draw
forth the general commendation OF the
people, there will be no need TO submit
their work TO the test OF popular
vote. But II they prepare bad Con.
atitution, tho people will insiH.
upon the opportunity to vote it out Of
existence.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-25

President Cleveland on Saturday sent
to the Senate the name Of James l.
Wolcott Of Doger to De Judge Of the
United Statss court for ths District Of
Delaware, vics Hon. leonard Z. Wales.
deceased. Mr. Rolcett, who is a lead
ing member OF the Kent county bar,
mas long heen prominent 10 Democratic
politics 10 Delawars snd therefore 10
we'll known TO the people. In addition to
his experience il tho active practice OF
the law, be served for nearly three
yeara as Chancellor Of tho State.
u - matter Of general regret that
Senator Gray could not ses his way
clear to accept this position, which il
is ysli understood vas entirely at hia
command. There gruIi not have been
The slightest donht % bis confirmation
by tie Senate, by reason Of the rule Of
Senatorial courtesy whieh impels thu
confirmation Of member OF that booty
appointed 10 Fedora! Office raq uiliHg
Confirmation. without even, in mos:
cases. TIE formally o. reference to a
committee.
TIE confirmation Of Mr.. Wolcutt'a
appointment is matter OF grave doubt
1t is 60 near the time for the Inaugural
tinn Of Republican President tina,
the natural incllnation Of Republican
Senators will he to Htare off action
until after foe fourth OF March, 10
order that Republican may receive
the appointment at the hands of Presi.
dent Mckinley.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-25

A New York correspondent points out
how the old saying that mo man with
a Me- to HE name can ever be Presi-
dent OF tho United States'' has been dis
proved by the election Of Mckinley.
'lt is singular FACT no comments,
considering tho prominence of tho
Scotch and Iriah blood among tho
American people, that not a single Nc
hGs served as President, Vice. President
or Speaker. Several Macs however.
have served in tho cabinet Washing
ton had James MriIenry for Secretary
OF War, Monroe had John Mclean for
Postmaster General. jackson had Louis
McLane for Secretary of state and also
Of the Treasury. Tyler had John Me
Loan for Secretary OF War. Pierce had
Robert McOlelland for kocretary OF tho
Interior. Lincoln and Arthur had
Hugh Mccullough for SECRETARY of the
Treasury. Hayes had George W. Nc
Greary for Secretary Of War and Car
fold had Wayne MGVsogh for Attorney.
General. President Mckinley, it is OK
peeted. will have two 'Macs' in his
cabinet, MckennR and MuCoos, 3"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-25
TRUSTEES or THE room.
four New Members sworn In and Officers
Elected.

fonr New MGInhers sworn In and Officers
Elected.
The monthly meeting of the Irustees
Of the Pour was held at the alnshouse
at Iarnhurat yesterday, with all the
membnfs present, Messrs Charles ii,
Salmon, ponnsll Walker. NJ. d. Muir.
ply and LOWS biclsoy were sworn in as
$3.50. II was ordered drawn.
superintendent MpCoy's report
showed tina population to ba az follows
White, $40; cnlorei, Al; total, 2sl.
This Is docreaHo of 30 inmates from
inc month OF Janusry, and an increase
year.
At the annual election of o(1icera
Charles II. Hamnns was ro.eertod
chairman and John ", Lawson, sncyo-
lary DAWN Mcuoy. superintendent,
and MRS. Emma Mccoy, matron; DR.,
rrlnk Springer aud Dr.. j. Il. Smith,
visiting plyBiGians.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-25

In our precious Senate at Washing
ton, Thnrsday, confederation Of tho
arbitration treaty was laid aside in
order TO confirm a nomination to some
official position over which there was a
contest. And yet thu Senate Of the
United States used to be styled tho
greatest drihorative body in the
world" Eut who would think Of apply.
ing this description 10 il nowI
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-25
pRlL4nELpHII AEEitns.

Charles Shiycrs, ono of tho Oldest
apnthecaries in thu city. ia dead.
Joseph i, Mint2er, a painter. was
instantly killed by a fall from a scalFold
at the City Hall.
Thomas 7, Candon was fatally crushed
betwern freight car and beam OF an
elevator at Girard Point Sunday
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-25

a collision occurred At the mouth of
tho Christlanu river on Friday after
noon about 3 O'Clock. 1'hp tug Pbila-
uephia outward bound struck barpe
inward bound in inv Of tho tug Whiie
Zone Of PhiladeIphla. The tronl,le
wae canaod by tho barge Eheating nntl
failing to answer the holm. Tho INV
Of the tug was wedged into tho hnrgn
for distance Of several feet ard wao
extracatod by backing oil. Tho barge
WA oil laden, Shs was taken TO tho
marine railway Of tho Enooh moore
d Suns Gu, anl repaired,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-25
PEss AAD Mis0 cnaHhns REFisrI

PEss AsD his1 cIiAHLEs REFfsPb,
Letter to New York evening rost.
Yonr Philadelphia correspondent, Mr.
Curtis. calls attention to twn blupdcF,
10 MY Fquih of last week relative +,
the h6nors lately paid to The memory ii
King Charles the First.
WHAT was done at the Church az tbe
Evangelists, he says, could not possibly
have boon uanonization OF KIM
Charles, that event having occurreH
moro than 200 years ago. while,
moreover, tho picture dedicated was
not glass window ut all, but an oil
painting. Well, as to the first pnint
my repis 10, that even II ST. Gharirs
]. was canunized moro than 300 years
ago, he was, by the same tokon to
wit, "a royal proclamation J, uncanoniznl
or decanoniael In tho year 1853; 20
that, TO speak accurately, what t8
philadelphians did gaa 10 recanuEfsb
bim-surely a singular step for Ann
can cbnrchmen, however, All
maniacal.
10 the other point reply ~
acknowledging the bluniar ami sl,
hitting ''revisnd version OF r7
epigram, which has the double al,
vantage Of being historically more be,
curate and of exhibiting the whole
matter from different point OF view.
Tho Author of the Epigram.
4 SECOND MARTYBDoM,
Qnoth William Penn TO Martyr Charles
Thee scarce can feel at home
Down there upon eanyas-back
While enjoy the dome.
"Iet me step down and out pray,
And thee he patron saint
A Friend ought not 10 stand in bronze
And leave q King in paint.n
Qu0th Martyr Charles 10 William Penn:
Nay, broad-brim no such curse
Whitehall WAS surely bad enough,
Your city hall were wurse.n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-25

7oe-Bleached Damask, pretty
patterns, 62 in.
S5c--Bleached Damask, 6s in. Es-
peeially designed for hotel
use. Many patterns.
Sl.lo--Bleached Double Damask
72 in.
sl.60-Bleached Double Damask
81 in; four beautiful patterns
Many of the above sorts can be
matched in half-hleached goods at
same price.
NApklNS-hleached drill---Ionp.
wearing goods for family Of
boarding house use-17 in.
95c. a doz.; 1s in, s1.1o, and
up to 25 in. at 81.
Napkins, floral designs-ts in.
sl'40 a doz. 9in., 81. 50; %
in, S2; 26 M, So.
Napkins, fine double damask ,6
in, Ga a doz.
TABLE CLOTHS-bIeached tia-
mask, 70N7oin., SLIGO; 7o8i5
in, 81 7oxl26in., s.. SO; 3o,.
Ia in, $500.
Lunch Cloths--fringed and boy
dered-6sX6s in, 81. so; OAK
s6 in, s1.75; 6sx1O4 in.
e2.25. w
poylies to match, 81 a dozen.
John Wanamalser