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The San Francisco call., 1897-07-13
GEORGIA MUhbhk MYsTBRY.
HomGn found Hdcked to Pieces and
Packed in q Barrel

QUITMAN, GA, July 12-The steamer
which arrived here last Friday deposited
as part of her freight small and securely
fastened barrel, which, the consignee be-
ing unknown here, was left in the build
ing near the station 10 await its claimant.
This morning it was broken open and
revealed the dismem bered body of a
woman. The head and features indicated
youth. The corpse was In many pieces,
all bound in a homespun shirt, which was
the only clew to be found.
The barrel was evidently manufactured
in Florida, but the crew of the steamer
do not know how or where it found it's
way on the steamer. Inquiries have been
made in this neighhorhood and tele-
graphed all over the lower portion of the
State, but yet nothing has been received
to reveal the identity of the woman.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-13
THE PACIFIC REcOED BROKEN.
Empress OF Japan Arrives at Yokohama
IN the Ce5t Time Ever Made
AcrlSs The Ocean,

MONTREAL, QUEBEC. July IA cable
message was received here to-day saying
that tho Canadian Pacific steam hip En-
press of Japan had arrived at Yokohama
breaking all the records on the Pacific.
She left Vancouver al 1920 O'Clock on the
morning OF June 26, and Victoria, b. c., at
4.15 O'Clock on the same day, reaching
Yokohama at 80 O'Clock on the alter
noon of July Z. Deducting the difference
in time the passage between Victoria and
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-13
DO NOT Want ARBITRATIoN.
Eoch Side appears to Be Satisfied That
1t Can Win.

Eoch Side appears to Be Satisfied That
1t Can Win.
PITTSBURG, PA, July 12.-The out
look tor arbitration in the miners strike
Is poor. So far the strike arbitrators who
have arrived find little encouragement.
Neither the operators nor miners want
their differences arbitrated. Each side
appears 10 be satisfied that it can win.
Early this morning the arbltrators were
ready 10 do business and STAYED in the
hotel all day waiting for the parties to the
strike. Four operators and none OF the
miners eff cials called. 1t became known
Today that President Ratchlord when he
was here recently was asked by personal
friend what he thought OF the arbitration
scheme, and replied: ''I wish these peo pie
who are talking about arbitration would
let Us alone. We're getting along all
right and don't want arbitration"
There is but little change in the situa-
t!on. All the mines in the Pittsburg dis
trict ar closed aud not pound of coal is
beng mined except at the three mines c OF
the New York and Cleveland Gas Coal
Company. Keaung Il Co.'S miners re-
turned TO work at the 69cent rate, but
sent a miner 10 headquarters to inquire
whether it was intended that miners
should remain out where the advance had
been granted. They were told to lay
down their tools until the advance had
been conceded at other mines, and all will
20 out again toni ,ht.
The miners at the StIckle Hollow mines
OF the Washington Coal and Coke Com
pany came out to-day. These mines were
the scene OF a riot during the strike OF
1894, In which seven men were killed.
District President Patrick Dolan of the
miners organization is confined at his
home by sickness. The proposed meeting
Tor the purpose of trlnging out the New
York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company's
miners has been postponed for a few days.
Indiana Rauro~ds seiStng. Coal.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-13
Oath of a Portland Pionssr

PORTLAND, Or, July 12-Ex- Chief of
Police Samuel b. Parrish died at st. Vim
cent Hospital this afternoon, after an i'll.
ness OF three weeks. In the death Of Par
rish there is removed from the CITY man
who for many years was a prominent
figure in public life.
Parrish was native of New York and
came to the coast with his parents by the
way oil the lsthmus when chila, arriving
in Oregon in May. 1870.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-13
11,inoi. Miners Al Gotno Out

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, July 12.-Pursu-
ant to the decision of Yesterday mass
meeting all the miners in the Springfield
District struck, except at the Clear Lake
Cooperative and Salding shafts.
DANVILLE, ILL, July I2-At meet
ing to-day of 1000 miners of the Danville
District vote was taken to cease all work
in the Danville field.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-13
KILLED BIs MOTHER.
Charge of DR.. CorntreU Against the
Brother He Shot.

Brother He Shot.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, July 12.-On Wednes-
DAY last DR.. John Cornwall shot and
Killed his dissolute brother, Herbert, az
the latter was about 10 assault his father.
DR.. Cornwall is now out on bail. He said
to-day that Herbert had, in fact, killed
his mother, not by grief which his actions
caused her, but by physical injuries.
Herbert dragged his mother by the
halr OF her mead from the house into the
street one day and also stabbed her in tho
neck" said the doctor. "ber injuries id
not prove Immediately fatal, but we ali
know they killed her The matter was
kept secret. We could no, bear the dis.
grace, but now l suppose it must come
OUT
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-13
Uy.ck of the BnnA of spa;n.

MADRID. SPAIN, July 12.-Tbe state
ment of the Bank of Spain, which has
been formally gazetted, has increased the
adverse comment on the bank manage
ment. 1t shows note circulation of 1885,
900. 900 pesatas IN excess OF the authorized
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-13

railroad companies that pass through the
coal fields of this Siate are practlcally
se;zing all the coal at the banks: Inc
companies admit that they are taking 1t,
but say they pay higher prices than they
have paid for years.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-13
Miss Murphv,s Will Contest

Judge Slack has set the 26th OF this month
as the date for hearing the petition for ad-
mitting to probate the will of the late Miss
Mary NJ. 1. Murphy. A large amount of prop
ertY is involved.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-13
SALT LAKE MUADERER CAUGHT
Reported Capture of Hernaans, thu Slayer
of Too Girls.

SALT LAKE, UTAH, July 12.-Dis.
patches received here to-day say that
the Rev. Francis Hermans, who MUIR
Jered and incnerated two girl members
of his congregation in May last,
and whose crime was discovered only
after he had left the city for the East, had
been captured in Eganville, Canada. An
officer has left for the scene. Men sup
posed to be Herman have been caught in
various places during the year, but this
last capture is strongly relied upon here
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-13

ONLY so cents for a three hours trip around
the bay on the large and eommodious steamer
Uk ah. This is the first opportunity afforded
ladies and children on week days for bay
outing Leave Tiburon ferry at 9 80 A. NJ.
Tickets so cents, children between s and II
years OF age IS cents.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-13

The oldest wooden building in the world
is believed 10 be the church in Borgund
Norway. 1t was built in the eleventh
century, and has been protected by fire.
quent coatings of pitch. 1t is built of
pine and in fantastic Romanesque design
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-13

Yokohama was made in 10 days, hours
and a minutes, at an average of 1850
knots per hour.
This is the best time ever mads across
the Pacific Ocean in either direction.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-13
IN, House semembers Harri,.

WASHINGTON, D. c., July 12.-Out of
respect to the memory of the late Senator
Harris the House, after a five minutes
session, adjourned until tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-13
Fund. From, Central Labor Union.

NEW YORK, n. Y. July 12-The Cen
trail Labor Union of New YORK has sent
$1,000 and assurances of it's hearty CO.
operation to President Ratchford of the
Mine Workers Union, whose mem bers are
on strike,
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-13
cURREsCr MEssAGE DELAYED.

Tariff Must Be Dectded on Before 1t
Will BE 1ransnsitted.
WASHINGTON, D. c., July 12,-Presi
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-13

Indiana Ra,ironds seiStngs Coal.
INDIANAPOLIS. IND, July 12.-The
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-12-31
Rock candy drips and pure maple
syrup at Mitchell's.
Jokes For the Taxpayers.

The cost of the retaining walls
coping, filling rip rap and incidentals
for the Mott street bridge is $1092,-
90.
Pixies share of the Bushkill bridge
is so far as paid, one half total price
of bridge $S43.5O, "a mason work
and filling $685., and there rem aims
probably a balance of 5000 yet to be
paid making the total cost to this
county about SLIPS.
The county certificates now out
standing amount to $1,000, which
with about $685. of a balance due on
bridge work not yet paid, will make
an $4,000 dollar bill feel pretty tired
and look mighty slim,
Next week the County Auditors
will meet to evolve the inwardness
of the county's financial condition.
The hope is they will make a clear
and ineligible report, so that all
may comprehend the real situation,
The cost of ereoting an taking
down the gallows used for Sohult'
execution was $50,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-12-31
WEEK OF PRAYER.

The Methodist and Presbyterian
congregations of Milford will unite
in observing the week of prayer,
January 20, 1898, according to the
following programme:
Sabbath evening, January 2nd,
Union service in the Presbyterian
Church. Sermon by the Rev. w,
r. Neff, " Drawing Near to God. :"
Exodus xvi. 8.
Monday evening, January 3rd,
Union service in the Presbyterian
Church. confession and Thanks
giving" Rom. vi. 1-13: Psalm XIV
1-13.
Tues day evening, January 4th,
Union service in the Presbyterian
Church. Prayer for the Church
Universal for clearer views of the
spiritual nature of the church for
more entire consecretion on the part
of believing for growth in grace
and the development of a Spirit of
Unity. Eph. A; 1-16.
Wednesday evening, January 5th,
Pr aver meetings in both churches
Prayer for families and schools
family prayer sacredness of marri-
age a pure home life proper train
ing in schools and colleges. Josh
xiv. 1922 Col. iii. 10 to iv. /.
Thursday evening, January 9Th,
Union service in the Methodist
Church. Prayer for missions, home
and foreign for the development of
the missionary spirit ; for the con-
secration of wealth for more
earnest Christian effort in behalf OF
neighbors and acquaintances foI
revival of religion in our own land
and among the heathen. Psalm ii
Acts i. Is.
Friday evening, January 7th
Union service in the Methodist
Church, Prayer for a blessing upon
movements of moral reform.-Th6
temperance movement the reclaim
ing of the vicious and outcast. Rom
xiv. 1928. Pal. vi, 1-10.
Sabbath evening, January 9th
Union service in the Methods
Church. Sermon by the Rev. ThOs
Nichol; "Ye are my witnesses
saith the Lord" Isaiah xiii 10.
All are cordially invited to thes,
services, and good attendance i
, hoped for
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-12-31
NO. g..
Senator Hanna's enemies or his
friends.
HVMENEAL.
coLE-HoRNBEoK.

About one hundred and twenty
five guests assembled at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. L. Hornbeck
Thursday evening Dee. 23, to wit
ness the marriage of their only
daughter, Bertha E. to Merlin d.
Cole. 1t was a pretty home we'd
ding the ceremony being performed
by the Rev. Thos. Nichols pas
tor of the Milford Presbyterian
church at promptly 2 O'Clock. Eston
Cole acting as best man and Miss
Myrtle Westbrook of Matamoras as
bridesmaid. After the usual con-
gratulations the guests partook of a
splendid wedding supper provided
by the parents of the bride.
The presents which were in great
profusion were valuable and useful
as well as ornamental.
Among the guests from Pike
county we're; Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Dusenberry of Dingman, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. E. Emerson, Mr.. aud Mrs.
BENZ. Kyle, Mrs, Mary and Miss
Lizzie Sinner and Miss Hattie
Decker of Milford.
The young couple are we'll and
favorably known to host of friends
who all join in wishing them long
and prosperous life. A GUEST.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-12-31
BRIEF MENTION.
Happy New Year.

Happy New year.
"A dollar excursion to New York
New years by the Erie.
The g. l.. S. met last evening
at the home of B. E. Brown on
George street.
The Presbyterian Sabbath
school will hold its annual election
for officers next Sunday.
Saturday Of this week being
New Year Day the Library will be
open on Friday, Dec 31st, from to
o'clock p. m.
THE Ladies Aid Society of the
Methodist church will hold a Soci-
able in the lecture room tonight.
All are cordially invited.
The tri-ennial assessment in
Northampton county will show a
decrease from the former year of
about $3.50, 600 in the value of tax
able real estate
DR. Carl Schlatter performed
Sept. at Zurich Switzerland lsays
the Medical Record, the most bril-
liant and daring feat attempted in
recent surgical history, that of re
moving human stomach.
The wife Of William Reimer, a
cigar manufacturer Of Stroudsburg,
was fatally burnei Christmas eve
by flames from a kerosene lamp
which she accidentally let fall.
To ascertain the contents (board
measure) of boards, scantling and
plank, Rule-Multiply the breadth
in inches by the thickness, in inches
and that by the length in feet, and
divide the product by u, the quo
tient will be the contents.
The Republican State Commit
tee met in Philadelphia Wednesday
and decided to hold the next State
convention at Harrisburg on June
2. The convention will select can
didates for Governor, Lieutenant
Governor, Secretary of Internal Af-
fairs and Congressman-a large.
The executor of Gershom Hull
deceased sold at public sale last
week in Stroudsburg 10 shar es of
Stroudsburg National bank stock
which brought $S7 per share, the
par value being S2J. The total
dividend paid is 10 per cent so the
purchaser will receive less than
three per cent on the investment.
The New York Tribune is pub
fishing a very interesting paper en-
titled Fifty years improvement in
farming" which shows the pro gress
made in that period in methods and
To compare the then,
with the now, seems almost like a
fairy tale. This paper the W eekly
Tribune and PIKE COUNTY Press for
one year only $l65. Begin sub
scription with the new year.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-12-31

How the people do love to be hum
bugged, and how eager they seem to
swallow a Sait if it is only gilded a
little. They will turn a deaf ear to
honest methods but gulp down with
avidity the oily CANNON of a smooth
tongued fakir, shell out their hard
dollars, and rush in to be swindled.
What has been known as the DR..
Prior Medicine Company of Middle
town, n. Y. came here over two
weeks ago and began performances
in Browns Hall. The company was
under the management of an indi-
vidual styling himself DR.. Haskett
who held daily audiences with the
afflicted and nightly sold medicine.
The Hall was crowded, and the gifts
of plated ware and other methods
caught the people d they respond
ed with the shekels. After the last
performance wednesday night the
"Dr" retired with a violent head
ache, which became so severe before
morning that he was impelled tC
Ssek relief in another state, and
4 like the Arab he folded his tent and
softly "stole" away, leaving his
anxious company of six members
bis accommodating landlord. J. G
Beck.a and the proprietors Of the hall
h ; valuable stock of cure alls as thu
0 ly mementoes of his pleasant an'
profitable sojourn here.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-12-31
AT DINGMANS.

The entertainment at the M. E..
Church at Dingmans on Christmas
eve was an enjoyable affair and will
long be remembered by all who at
tended. The tree was handsome
and well provided with gifts and the
attendance good Notwithstanding
the fact that quite number of
young people were enticed away
from the observance of the birth
day of our Saviour to a dance hel d
only short distance away. The
receipts however were generous be-
ing $23.50, but would have been
much larger had not these young
people neglected their duty to the
church to engage in frivelities
which the willy devil is always pres
enting to lure their footsteps from
the straight and narrow path. G.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-12-31
The Fish Market Robbed i.

Some miserable sneaks broke into
the market of Thomas Thornton
Monday night and carried away
about six gallons of oysters, fifteen
pounds of fish and some crackers. A
side window was broken bnt en-
trance was effected by opening the
front door. 1t Is pretty generally
surmised who are the guilty parties
and it is to be hoped they may be
landed in place where they don't
furnish such delicacies to the board
era,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-12-31
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Recorded In the once of the Recorder
Since Our Last Issue.

Recorded In the Office of the Recorder
Since Our Last Issue.
Frank H. Smith, assignee of Sam
uel Dewitt to Daniel Clark, land in
Lehman, As acres, con. 1854.
Henrietta Poillon and husband to
George L. Nyce and G. w. Bull,
land in Lehman, undivided interest
in farm $50 acres and 292 acres
woodland, con. 81.
FL. 1. Courtright, sheriff, to Mata-
moras Building and Loan Associa.
ton, lots in Matamoras, No. 10 and
20, con. 5000.
Same to Timothy Jordan, lots II
Matamoras, No. 760 and 752, con
$175.
Same to G. F. Branch, land il
Westfall, 80 acres, con. $50.
Same to Geo. G. Hoffman, lots il
Matamoras, No. II and 18, con. $755
Christian Rau, ct. ux., to John j
Haas, land in Shohola, one acre
con. $500.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-12-31
Sam Palmer Hurt.

Samuel B. Palmer, of Strouds-
burg, met with an accident last
week which might have been far
more serious in results. He was
standing on loaded wagon when
the horses suddenly sprang forwBrd
causing him to fall out backward
with his head between the wheels.
He retained his hold on the lines
which backed the horses and had it
not been for David Bryan who seized
the team and stopped it when the
wheel was within a few inches of
Mr.. Palmer's neck he probably
would have been fatally injured.
AS it was his right arm was broken
near the wrist, and he received sew
eral bad bruises, and his face was
considerably marred.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-12-31
CHRISTMAS EXERCISES.
Entertainments and Exercises Held In
the varions Churches.

the varIons Churches.
The Presbyterian Sunday school
held a very attractive entertain
ment Christmas night. The church
was handsomely decorated with
evergreens and a mammoth tree
cheered the he rts of the scholars.
The exercises consisted of singing,
lnterspersed with several recitations
by members of the primary class,
after which was the distribution of
gifts
The Methodist Sunday school held
it's exercises the same evening and
the service was largely attended
Beside the decorations, there were
two trees laden with gifts for the
expectant little ones. Singing and
recitations in which Bessie Arm
strong, Alice Ryman, Lilly Gourlay,
Ruth Dewitt, Myrtle Ryder, Lila
Ryman, Mary Yennie, Louis Greg
ory, Bert Quinn, Willie Turner and
Wallie Detrick took part and a duet
by Misses May Boyd and Maude
Dewitt composed the programme.
The Episcopal Sunday school met
Christmas eve and spent the hour
most pleasantly in singing and re-
citations and listening to an address
by the Rev. Mr.. Lassiter who spoke
on the topic: "Love." The gifts
were handsome and delighted the
happy young recipients. This
school is in a very flourishing condi-
tion and reflects the labor of the
earnest rector of that church, by it's
growth and the interest mani
tested
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-12-31
Eleotlon Of Officers.

The Methodist E. Sunday school
elected officers as follows for the en-
suing year:
President.-Rev. w. R. Neff.
superintendent t.-Rusling Dewitt
Asst. Supt.-Wm. Angle.
Secretary, Julia Buchanan.
Asst. Sec 'y.-Lillian VanTassel.
Organist.-Maude Dewitt.
Asst. Oranist.-Julia Buchanan.
Librarian.-Dudley Ryman.
Asst. Lib.-Harry Armstrong.
The school meets Immediately af-
ter morning service.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-12-31
CLERICAL EscAPADEs.
Need of Moral revision Among That Glass
of Teachers.

need OF Moral revision Among That Glass
of Teachers.
A few days ago it was the Rev
Hambly and now it is the Rev
Howell with lots of perfume still to
be distilled before the latter episode
is closed. Who and where under
the sun the next Reverend will be
to give the lie to his professions, and
trail the honor of his church in the
dirt. The daily paper that does not
chronicle Il case of ministerial Ii
centiOusness or crime in at least
every other issue would be consider
ed novelty these days. l am not
great myself on religious professions
and while 1 honestly admit it, L
hold myself at all times ready to
give reasons for the faith that is in
me or rather for my lack of it. AT
the same time have the deepest re-
spect for him or her who honestly
believes in and believing sincerely
tries to live up to the teachings of
the meek and lowly Christ. His ex-
ample if followed would in the
main better the human race, and it
really pains us to see so many
preachers of His gospel degrade
their sacred calling and thereby mis-
lead the flock who are supposed to
follow their leadership and live in
the light of their example. That
| there are more of these gentlemen
in the prisons and asylums of the
United States than there are law
yers, doctors or any other regular
profession as class is fully proven
by statistics. There is, there must
be something wrong in the educa
tion, and training of these men, or
else there is something wrong in
the source from whence they draw
the inspiration that rules their lives,
or else this could not be so, and
being so, how can l or any other
thinking man who respects himself,
his family, or the race connect
themselves with any society for
whose members they would so Of
ten have to blush. This may seem
like a strong arraignment, but TO
many why live in this community
and recollect that we have had here
an Apgar, a Meade, a Stout, and a
Deming, this will appear but as a
mild review of the errors of the
priesthood. We wish the churches
among us would set a better exam
pie of brotherly love, of every vir-
tue tending to the betterment of the
race, and then would they earn and
command our respectful attention.
AS long as the present condition Of
things prevail the support of the
church will remain an onerous bur-
den, and eventually shrink to non
supporting basis. AS an act of self
preservation it stands to reason that
there must be a revision of morals
in the church to entitle it to the
good will of the people, and the peo-
pie do get tired of paying good
money for no apparent benefit.
There has been Bible revision, why
should there not be a revision of the
code of religious morals, especially
among its ministers. In the light OF
recent events, why not II.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-12-31
Milford Gun Club.

There will be business meeting
of the Milford Gun club at tho Van
denmark Hotel Jan. 4 at 7.30 p. m.
All members are requested to be
present. The club expects to go to
Branchyille Saturday Jan. s. and
try conclusions with the Jerseymen
in that section.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-12-31
EpworRH LEAGUE ELECTS oy1cnRs.

President.-Miss Helen Olmsted.
First Vice Pres.-Mr. VIM. Angle.
Second Vice Pres-Miss S. Finger.
Third Fai,rtb and Mrs. Briard.
Secretary Ella Noble Kipp.
Organist.-Maude Dewitt.
Treasurer-Lillian VanTassel,
The League meets every Sunday
night at Gas in the basement.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-12-31

Services are held in the church of
the Good Shepherd as follows: Sun
days at 10.30a. m, and 7.30 p. m.
Sunday school 11.45 a. m. Service
Fridays 4p. m. Womans Guild
meets Wednesdays at 2p. m.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-12-31
Hoties.

The annual meeting of the share
holders of the Barrett Bridge Com
pany will be held at the toll house
of the company in the village of
Port Jervis, on Tuesday, January
4th proximo, for the purpose of
choosing a board of directors for the
next year.
The polls will be open from 8 till
o'clock p. m.
FRANCIS MARVIN, Sec'y.
Port Jervis, Dec, 10, 1897,