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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-04-23
Pertinent to Schools

DELAWARE TOWNSHIP, April 20, 1897.
EDITOR PREss: - It is with pleasure
have read " C'sn lcttcrs rs to the condition
of our school houses This matter should
be attended to at once. &c" in one letter
says that Van SAINT Hood, the teacher at
Centre reported an average attendance Of
fourteen scholars out of fifty-fve Parents
keeping children at home. The school di-
rectors answer what can we do if they are
not sent Won there is law, we under
stand, to compel attendance under penalty
of fine, bat the reason of its non-enforce-
ment is not difficult to comprehend
First, it would be political death to the di-
reotors to do 50, and second, if the children
ware educated in " f3w years the class of
politicians we nov have would not be able
to control the votes as they do now.
"C' further enquiries why can t we have
patsnt seats as-others have The farmers
have moro taxes 20 pay now then thoy can
afford The school directors were cussed
aud discussed last year for buying charts
for the schools when we were already sup
piled with them,and it is said the children
find them an easy mark to pitch apple
cOres and other refuse at which is about the
only thing they are used for.
We have lumber in abundance and good
carpenters in this township and if there
are seats TO BE- made, why not procure a
suitable model and give the making out to
the lowest ana best bidder and so keep the
money at home If necessary the seats
and all repairs should be made now, and
it should be seen to that no hooGl, is Civ
en- to any political Office holder for the sake
Of getting the job TAXPAYER.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-04-23
DINeMAN's FERRY.

Especial Correspondence to the PREss.)
Dingmans, April 49, - Dr. Kenworthy
and his mother are moving i'm J. B. West
brooks house.
The NJ. w. Dingman's heirs are com
pleting fine addition to their neat resd-
ence in town.
William Custard has moved upon Kate
Angles farm near Center, aud will thereon
till the soil.
Owen r. Browne, of Coles, is the happy
parent of little girl that's come to stay
The leaves upon the maple will very
soon shoot forth, if nothing transpires to
blast them. Verify this is an early spring
and everything promises well.
j. b. Westbrook and Smith & Dusen-
berry have several RATS of railroad ties to
market this spring.
notice Governor Black, of New York,
is highly interested in the matter of for
estry, and voices a sentiment which will
be re-echoed in the hearts of thousand of
our people when they read his words, 1t
has been neglected too long ~ The time
is approaching, and rapidly approaching
when the American citizens will keenly
realize the dire results of the ruthless de
vastation of our forests, and the omission
of replanting and propagating new and
extensive belts of woodland The true
farmer never harvests n crop from one
field unless he is or has been fertilizing
and rejuvenating the soil i'm another and
it is equally important and imperative
that as rapidly as our belt of timber is
nearing its growth-aye, long before that
time-another forest of similar area should
be planted and fairly on its way toward
maturity. Truly, it is matter that has
too long been neglected.
Nyces, at Egypt Mills, have been remod-
cling and enlarging their mansion house
along the stage road. At Dingmans, and
in various other places in the two lower
townships considerable building is in pro-
gress.
It's all right in a town or village, but in
the rural districts we really believe that it
works better, and is better, to have two
terms-a summer term" as it is called
and a winter term-of school, In that
case you can have nearly all the pupils
y
pills would not weary Of the school, it
would give better satisfaction all around
Had we IA vacation after about four or five
months of the winter session, and then re-
organizing a new school-even with the
same teacher and the same pupils. There
would be a renewed interest, and a new
life evinced by the scholars A long con
tinuous term tends to weary many of the
pupils. They attend well and work well
four or five months, and then begin to
flag. But after a vacation they would re-
enter school as fresh and vigorous and
earnest AS ever. And again, if teacher
wishes to change, or the people wish
change of teachers, that change could be
made at the beginning of the new term,
without any unpleasant experiences either
to teachers or patrons. Perhaps our idea
is wong, but we believe as we have writ
ten KIRO
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-04-23

DNeMAN's FERRY, April 81, 1897

DNGMAN's FERRY, April 81, 1897
EDITOR PREss:-
We have had touch of Republican
prosperity down here lately, in the large
o ders left for railroad ties 1t was pleas
ure to see the teams loaded with them come
trooping down the hills TO the river land
ing5. Oar stocas wore full of smiling
faces, mon getting goods in exchange for
their lonls, AMI having a balance marked
to their lit which will come in handy
later on in the summer. Business has
greatly prospared here on this account,
ana when somebody meets somebody it
seems that quite II heavy load has been
lifted from some shoulders. p. L.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-04-23

club house the second Of May and every
body is invited.
DR. Howard sold one of his horses TO
E, A. Grcening last Week.
Messrs Charles Stinehnrt and sam
Kline drove through this place on Tuesday
on their way TO Lackawaxen
Mrs. Garry Hart is on the road to re-
coyery. Mrs Q. NJ. Burcher is caring for
her this week
Mrs. kochka an aged lady died on Mon
day morning Of this week Of pneumonia
She leaves q large family to mourn her loss.
The funeral will be held at her home on
wednesday afternoon at two o'clock. In
torment in the family plot ON the place.
Xxx
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-04-23
(FRoM ANOTHER ooRaEspovpENr.)

Especial Correspondence to the PREss)
Dingmans, April, l0.-Henry Albright
is doing excellent work on the roads in his
district
Your correspondent Coles" should keep
the ninth oommandm mt beflre him wlsn
he writes If he had done 50 the letter
denying the statement of would not
h ave been written. What was saidin regard
60 Coles school house is irrefutabls. The
defects mentioned may be seen to-day tbs
denial to the contrary Notwithstanding
If "COles" is willing to sit under the
table and accept the crumbs thrown hin
those wko believe in neat aud comfofta5ls
&C loll houses are not willing to be SO
easily satisfied.
The school at Sshuyhers VII ella ol
Friday. Miss Layton is an excAlent
teacher aud has given entire satisfaction.
Miss Kate Layton of Warren Pa, is
visiting her 81 iters in this ship.
The corresp pondant "C1les1 should have
ha2pei his ears AM hid the sun 50 &c"
could no. see ths Old lin, barrel az the eni
of the house which has been there for sew
eral months, or the rotten sill ia the from
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-04-23
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, 1897-04-23
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE

Under this head we will insert communi-
cations ON current and political topics
without being responsible for the senti-
mcnts expressed, and invite such discus
sion as may be proper and of general in
tercst to the people. EDITOR Press.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-04-23

OO0 REWARD. The school directors
GpZU of Dingman township will pay
twenty dollars for information which will
lead to the detection and conviction of any
person or persons committing any trespLss
or doing any damage to any school hOust
or property therein in said township.
BY order of the board,
Nov T. 1895. IRA b. CASE, Sec.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-04-23

DOR SALE. A small farm located near
IL Matamnras, known as the Hensel OF
Reinhardt place, containing q acres.
Finely located, well watercd. House ana
barn Fruit of all kinds. Part improved
Title clear. For terms, price, etc, addres.
Lock box G Milford, Pa.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-04-23

TRESPASS NOTICE. Notice is hereby
i given that trespassing on the premises
of the undersigned situated in Dngman
township for any purpose whatever
strictly forbidden, and all offenders will DE
promptly prosecuted. IRA b. CASE.
Oct "a, 1895.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-04-23
Wanted-An Idea =, $as ::$: sss ;9ss iel2

Protect your ideas; they may bring you wealth.
Write JOHN WEDDERBURN & CO., Patent Attor-
neys, Washington d. c. for their eis00 prize offer
anc list OF two hundred inventions wanted.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-04-23

EOR RENT. Several good houses in
u Milford, Pa. Enquire of j. H. Van
Etten.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-06
IEair1SsEtems.

-DAIH4L4N aew<~
News is very Scarce this extremely
cold weather. No one seen stirring ex-
cept the school children, who seem to
have new life, especially when on the ice.
Yes, we also saw Kilmer and Claude
carrying new desks and black boards to
the school house two days this week.
If all Il patrons were awake to the
needs of our schools, we would have all
conveniences necessary,
1t was an oversight in us not mention
~tioning the marriage of Mr.. Tom Free
man to Miss Alice Cotton, on the 18th
by Rev. Z. w Spencer, at the home Of
the bride father, Mr.. j. b. Cotton
They received many useful presents,
Their many friends predict for them q
happy and useful life. A nobler OF
more energetic young man than the
groom can seldom be found and the
brides loving care of her fathers fam
lily in the past tells us what she is.
Mr.. L. 7. Freeman has had the griI
for the past week, but is better now
Barney Maneese has left Dixie and
VIII Cade has taken his place.
Mr.. LATHE Carpenter is spending the
week with Mr.. Jim Carpenter family.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-06
The Grand Jury.

Eiitor OF ttc Beacol-
The Code Of 1892 provides, under
section 1871 the manner of drawing the
grand Jury. The oath administered tc
the foreman of sill jury is as follows;
lyon as foreman of this grand in
quest, shall diligently inquire into and
true presentment make of al such mat
tiers aud things as shall be gwen you IN
charge, or otherwise come to your
knowledge, touching the present SER
wee: the counsel Of the state, your
fellows snl your w yen will keep Sc
cret you shall not present any person
through malice, hatred or i'll will nor
shall yel have any person unpreSented
through fear, favor or affection, or for
any reward, hope or promise thereof:
but in all your presentments, You shall
present.the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the Truth, to the best of
your sill ana understanding, 50 help
pou God.
The subst noe Of the same is rheG
taken b all tha otaey members Of snd
grand jerry. Section 1919 provides;
III a grand Juror disclose tie fact of
an II ictmelt bri.g iouhd
OF q sa.ase any action or proceeding hai
in ra!at on thereto h shll! BE-
fined NOT more than 5000
Thsi is indeed a grave obligation, AMI
one would naturally think that when
taken by honorable men the conditions
and Obligations would be rigidiy OBJ
served. but is such always the ttuth?
We ale forced to auSwer-No.
1t has been the boast of some, having
no connection with the court or the
grand jury, that they know all that
was Transporting in the grand jury room
before the court or officers of court, and
the boast has not been a vain lie. The
result of this is great injury to the in
tereSts of the state in more ways than
one-the endorsement of perjury and
other demoralizing influence TO such an
extent rs should make nj shudder to
contemplate.
The young in all generations are the
hope OF all governments, for they
are the future rulers and if they see
such conduct, not alone UNPUBLISHED but
connircd at, the laws of their country
ignored, the most sacred oatilS violated,
and the fact. that such conduct has not
aroused the indignation and prompt Of
fort on the part of our judges, sheritfs
ald other court officials TO bring the
guilty to Just punishment, is bound to
produce grave results. We all recog'
nize the fact that it is the duty of every
man. who has the interests Of his coun
try IN view, to respect that country 5
and to teach the younger genera
ticn both by precept and example, to
do the same, which necessarily viii ad-
vance the cause Of civilization and the
happiness of man.
Law AND ORDER.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-06
Resolutions.
SIMON

WHEREAS, Bro. L. NJ. Stone has seer
fit to remove Stone College from Meri
dian to this place, combining same with
Shuqualak college and recognizing in
Bro. Stone an educator who ranks with
the best and realizing the Importance OF
having a first class college, such as
this in our community, be it resolved,
/. That we, tue Young Mems Busi
ness League tender Bro. Stone andfam
lily, teachers and pupils OF Stone Female
callage, 4 most cordial welcome, com
biael with the wish that their stay
among rs may be pleasant and proita-
bic.
:. That to Bro. Stone we pledge our
earnest support sad hearty cooperation
III all things looking to the advancement
Of Shuuu&lak college.
8. That these resolutions be spread on
the minutes Of TIE Young Meas BuSi'
ness League, that the secretary he di-
rected to furnish a copy to Bro. stone
and college, also Il copy to each of our
county papers, Baptist Record and Bap-
fist Laymau for publication.
II. L MCCLEsKEY,
SID WELSH, Sec. President,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-06

IF a man wants to drink whiskey,
that is his business, - says the saloon
~apcloyi4t. Let's see says a writer in
''Mctiye.'
When Bob Poland and Coon Parker
were drinking in Heflin, Ala, last Sun
day night. and in their spree ran a car
of the Southern railroad off the switch
and cut on the main track down the
grade, until it stopped on a high t~restle,
it Deco mes the Southern railroad bust
ness And when a loaded freight
train came along and rushed into the
Ca, causing a 500, 099 wreck, destroy
ing much valuable merchandise, it be.
came tie business Of a greet many mer-
chants and shippers, as well as the rail.
road. And when three bodies were dug
ont from under the wreck, it became
the business Of some wives and orphans.
And when the taxpayers are called
upon to support the families whose nat
ural proyider has thus been suddenly
taken away, it will become the business
of several other people.
One mans drinking often becomes
the business of several hundreds Of
thousands of people, and the man who
cannot perceive this fact ought to be
sent at cnce to an institution for the ed.
ucation of the feeble minded Co.
Carrollton Conservative.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-06

Grand Secretary j. L. Power in a let
ter to the press says:
Yhe Masonic Grand Bodies Of Mississ.
lppi will hold their next annual meeting
in the city of Biloxi on Tuesday, Wed.
ns3day, Thursday rnd Friday of Febru
aryp, 10, II and IL, 1897. Brethren
who expect to attend should notify Bro
j. f. Mccormick by postal card here
with, aud he will give notice to each OF
the accommodations provided.
The Grand Commandery will con.
vene at 10 O'Clock "a NJ, TUESDAY. 9th.
The offices Of devotion will be observed
Immediately aft n opening, or at night,
as may be hereafter decided by Grand
Commander and committee.
The Grand Council will assemble OF
same day at 1 p. IN.
The Grand Chapter will convene We'd,
ne day morning at 10 O'Clock. Orde,
OF High Priesthood at night.
The Grand Lodge will open on Thurs
day morning at II o'clock.
Representatives of Lodges are frater
naily requested to see that the return,
and dues have been forwarded in lad
vance of the Grand Communication
The Committee on Credentials canno
enroll representatives whose lodges fai
to make settlements in advance, and tn,
Grand Secretary is positively prohibite,
to issue receipts for dues during the ses
sions OF the Grand Lodge.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-06
THE MISSISSIPPI SAY so.
BY j. F. HALEY
FARMING.

Itt has been before stated that the
farms in this country are not titled so as
Weld the amount of their capabilities.
| present in the following an estimate
made by my friend c. II, Otken, au-
thor of Ills of the South a book
showing much information and diligent
research. He says: This Il thing
the South has done, From 1865 to 1890
cotton plSnting has been a mania. The
neglected corntield, with all its conse'
quences, ss-a part Of Southern history,
The second cause instrumental in the
arrealage Of grain crops is TO be found
in the condition Of negro labor. The
negro will not raise corn is a common
remark. The Indifference to corn grow
ing and food crops generally, Is an ele'
ment of large unit. The matter Of in
quiry here is the negro's relation to
field crops, especially the grain crops,
After much inquiry Of practical men,
farmers and others. an analysis of the
whole number of agricultural laborers,
furnishes the following data % per
cent Of the whole are white men, it may
be larger; the remainder are blacks.
10 per cent of the males are old slaves
The average produce from this labor Is
% per cent of that in 1860. The pro
duction of grain crops has not been in
proportion to theincrease of population.
The facts show this up to 1880. The
tell years following haye been years Of
depression. The leading newspapers of
the South have urged and warned the
farming communities to attend to the
corn Glib and the smoke hOuse-to live
at home. The aimonitory appeals have
resoundel through the land annually,
A certain per cent Of farmers have
needed this. important matter, especially
small white proprietors, and some lex
cellent colored land owners. In 1890
colored labor on the farm did not exceed
60 per cent. The majority of this peo-
pie work under the mctayer or share
system or rent plan. This majority
class neglect food crops of every sort.
The fact that the over production of
cotton has pressed the price down to
seven cents is proof in itself of the evil
presented.
Seventy five per cent of the actual
populations producing less, than one
third of the amount formerly raised, is
a fatal blow to prosperity. Detrimen-
tai as this is to the interest .of both
black and white, yet the situation wears
Il darker hue when il is considered that
horses and necessary farm appliances
and food supplies furnished are based
Oh 100 laborers. This number, how
ever, furnishes or represents only thir
ty-two hands. The remaining sixty
eight are consumers but non producers.
To our understanding of the case the
conclusion is unavoidable, that .. 344,
401Gala farm laborers of the South,
coqSM Eng three -fourths Of the whole,
HAYES SsstE Reduced the food crops,
theiI dttsforating to less than one
third III values, and have greatly di'
minished form values.
This is a severe arraignment of thu
system that prevails in the South, but
doubt not that it is ,largely true in thi'
immediate country.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-06
A Rich Harvest.

1t costs no more to SOW good seeds,
t an it does to SOW old and worthless
stock. How foolish is the person who
fails to get the best to start with. No
doubt you have often thought of this,
when your garden has not done very
well.
Win you jog along in the same old
way this year, Or use a little forethought
and send to James Wick Sons, Roches-
ter, N. Y, for their catalogue, which
contains a list of all that's new and
good
Their seeds are always re~liable-sure
to grow and never disappoint. Send 10
cents for catalogue and deduct this
amount from first order. Really costs
nothing.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-06
~ilusiluiayilie Items.
DIRECTORY

DIRECTORY.
W. n Taylor q Bro. general mer.
chaniise,
Geo. D, Russell, postmaster and gen
eral merchandise.
B. B, Jones, physician and surgeon.
j. 4. S unett, J. P, c. +. Peters,
constable. Court ID ana ith Saturdays.
Public School, Mss Nauuie Sims,
.pri4tipal.
Col5rel public school, 7. j. Murray,
teacher.
Hunter d Lipscomb, sin, srist and
saw mill.
R. 5. Coleman, general repair shop.
W. I. Coleman, machinist.
R. S. Smith, contractor and builder.
c. P. Senne;t, contractor and builder
Churches-Baptist-Rev. J.W. Sims,
81 n, pastor, services, list Sabbath.
Methodist-Barrentine, P. c. ser
vices, I'd Sabbath.
Cumberland Presbyterian, Rev. W.
H. Buntin, services, 4th Sunday.
Colorel Methodist, Rev. w. S. Leak
P. C.
Colored Baptist. Rev. j. W. Roger,
pastor. - q,
l. NEWS ITEMS.
pr. and Mrs. Jfnes were made happy
tby the adrent of a sweet little girl baby
a. their home Jan. 81. Being very
mach like her father Of couese she il
good looking.
A nice new organ and heater have
been placed in the Baptist church
NJ king the services more interestint
and pleasant.
La grippe is all the 80, VIII not Civ,
tae names of those who have beef
wrestling with the monster. 1t woulC
be easier to tell who failed to ''catcl
on
Miss Claud Lipscomb had a pleasan
stay with friends in the vicinity of Con
cord.
Sam Triplett (son Of N. D. left MOI
day for San Marcos, Tex. Ed is II
from Louisiana visiting the old folks.
Jno. B. Hull will leave for New Or
leans on the Sth. Hope John will hav
success in the Crescent City.
W. T. Coleman has been absent som
time building a new residence for GU
efficient tax assessor.
Messcs. Dare and Gavin have move
iii u neighborhood and located over o
Sun Greek and Jno. Arledge from Wiz
ston on Hashuqua. Always glad t
welcome good citizens.
DR. Jones has purchased the HackeI
lot and making soine needed improve
ments before moving in. He has ftte
up a nice office in the Lipscomb lstol
house.
Mr.. W. j. Barnhill has moved h
t mill near G. b. Russell's. The mi
! VIII be ready to cut lumber in a fe
! days. The timber is extra fine and a
most inexhaustible.
Our bailiif is said to be very feet q
/ rot. Some Of the Winston boys say /
! can beat 4 horse
few words as to the burglarizing
says.f Bros ~storeara | am d9ne, Cou
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-02-06

The law relating to second class mail
matter has been most shamefully abused
TO tn grea. detriment Of legitimate
new spa2ers mi e;ioiicals, land the re
spectsb,epu her WHO'S nos in favor of
tn passage Of the Loud bill is simply
C ttil his own throat. The sample
copy privilege has been preying upon
the legitimate papers Of the country 1t
developai in the deb tie il tie House of
Representative before tIpassei the Loud
bill, { at one fake concsm in New York
mailed %, 600 ''samp.e copies of z sin
gle issue. The rascals keep two sets Of
books, one for advertisers, containing
a few thousand, and still another sam
pie copy list. When such concerns
are debarred from the mails, the large
advertisers Of the country will have to
patronize the bona fdi newspapers and
periodic Us. The press of the country
from Maine TO Gallo mia, recognize the
evil, and the national legislators should
do away with il,