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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-28
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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-28

London Paper and Japan's Navy.
LONDON. April 1.-THE st. James
Gazette this afternoon. referring to the
trouble in Hawaii regarding the land
ing of Japanese immigrants, says that
if a rupture between Japan and the
United States occurs the latter may
find the Japanese navy hard customer
TO tackle.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-28
ASK FOR EXPLANATION.

British Foreign once and CransbOun
Affair.
LONDON. April S.-Replying in the
House of Commons today to ques-
ton relative to the arrest and depor-
tation from Honolulu, the capital OF
the Republic of Hawaii. of a man
named w. ]. Cranstoun, the Parlia-
mentary Secretary of the Foreign Of
flee. George n. Curzon. said the Gov
eminent proposed to address the Ha-
waiian Government ON the subject so
soon as it is definitely ascertained that
Cranstoun is a British subject.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-04-28
ILLUS TELLS ALL ABOUT 1T.

, Fx-Oueen Has Not Asked for Elec-
ton But Would Accept
The Washington Star of April II
saws. ex-Oueen Liliuokalani and her
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-08-27
MArAMoRAs.

The Sunday school connected with Ep-
worth Church held their picnic on Thurs.
day of last week at Frick's Grove About
one hundred and fifty, including the chill
dren and friends OF the school, took d'n-
ner in the grove, and a very nice one it
was. Ice cream and cake were served after
dinner Mr. Farnum's wagons furnished
transportation to and from the grove.
The weather was delightful and every
thing passed off nicely Tho little chill
dren were very happy In the afternoon
an interesting game of base ball was
played on Rhinehardt's field, short dis
tance from the grove The teams were
the Bpworth Temperance Band Base Ball
Club, captained by Allerton Wilkin. and
the Matamoras Club, captained by Brewer
Lockwood. A very good article OF base
ball was put up by both clubs, especially
by the batteries The game was won by
the temperance Band Club by a score of
l3 to q. The batteries were: Epworth.
Wilkin and Cochran; Matnmoras, Lock
wooS and Degraw Henry Clauson um-
pired the game and his decisions were fair
impartial
Mr.. and Mrs Halpin, Of Matamoras,
gave reception on Tuesday evening at
their pleasant home in honor of Miss Cora
Finken, of Bay Ridge, n j. Miss
Georgia Thomas assisted Mrs Halpin in
receiving the guests. Dancing was en-
joyed in the new barn, that building was
all Illuminated and arranged very nicely
for the occasion. William Courtright
furnished the music for dancing. After
the dancing all repaired to the pleasant
parlors where Mr.. Halpin and wife, Miss
Ada Halpin, their daughter, and Misses
finken and Thomas served choice re-
freshments which were very much en-
ioyed Friends from Port Jervis, Otis.
vile and other places were in attendance.
Everyone had pleasant time and all ten
der their thanks to Mr. and Mrs Halpin
for their kind hospitality.
Harry Haines, the very efficient janitor
of the school building in this village has
about completed his work of cleaning and
fixing up each room and halls in the build
ing, and they are all nicely cleaned The
old gentleman did all the work alone it
is quite remarkable for one of his age, over
70 years He Is to be congratulated upon
his good work.
Miss Hattie Allen, Of this village, left
home on Tuesday morning to visit her
aunt, Mrs. William Cook, Of Princeton,
n. }, She will be away about a month
Miss Lulu Billman and sister, Emma, 90
to Paterson, n. J to visit friends. They
will also visit at Jersey City and Brooklyn
before returning home
Miss Elnora Duryea, who was injured a
short time ago from collision with
wheels on the bridge if able to be ont again
on her wheel.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-08-27
PAURAc.


Mrs Charles Killam and son Of Brook.
lyn, n Y are visiting her parents ia thi.
place.
Mrs. Adclph Herter and son expect to
start for their western home next week in
st. Joseph, Missouri. She has been spend
ing the summer with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. G. n Killan.
Mrs. A. J. Kimble is expecting her
brother Calvin Pellett from Murphysboro.
III, his daughter has been here for The
summer and viii return with him.
Mrs. Art Simons OF Dunmore, Pa and
son arc staying at her old home
Mr and Mrs Pow Killam Of Hawley
spent sunday in this place calling on old
friends and neighbors
Mr- and Mrs. Tilison Of Rochester, n. Y.
are visiting her grand parents, Mr. and
Mrs NJ Killam
Mr.. B. II Killam and family started on
a driving trip by way Of Milford 10 Goshen
NY.
Nj and Mrs. Edgar of Scranton are
boarding at Mr.. Guests a few days.
The girls at C. A. Pellets saw a large
black snake crawling over the garden
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-08-27
GREELEY,

c. G. Shannon Of Laclawaxen, and a
drummer called on w " Burcher Oh
Tuesday
Mrs Henry Clark left this place on
Sunday with her family for her home in
Jersey CITY We were sorry to have them
go so soon.
Miss Rochette and friend called on
Mrs. 1. b Rosencranoe on Monday even.
ing and got storm staid Gilbert Rosen-
GRANGE took her to her school on Tuesday
at Mexican Valley
Charles Burcher, of Wilkesbarre, is Wis
iting at his former home at Burcher's S
Glen, Charles is looking fine and we were
all glad to see him.
w V Burcher is rushing the stone
work Of the new bridge, he has large
gang OF men and masons at work now
Henry Dewitt, Esq, has taken an
agency in the Grand Union Tea Co and is
taking orders and delivering goods this
week through Shohola
Harry Dodge and wife are visiting at
Dodgetown this week
Mrs. Crawford and son, Walter, Of
Binghamton, are guests OF Mrs T. Bur
cher.
Miss Hattie Color was taken to a hos
pital in New York city on Tuesday, she
was accompanied by Mrs. Color
Ross Rosencrance came home Tuesday
night. He has beenSworking at Mexican
Valley, we do not know whether he is
going 20 stay or not, but we hope SO, as
the place always misses him when he is
away
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-08-27
DiNeMAN's FERRY

Items jotted down by a correspondents on
cracker barrel near the cheese box, in a
popular store
The farmers IN this neighborhood are
dOwn-hearted on account of the new law
which prevents selling game, as many de
pended on that source for money to pay
their taxes
There are three stores in this village
now Allen W Hornbeck has opened D
for business, but his only visible stock at
present seems 10 be the door step lined
with loungers He viii M up pretty
soon
The month Of August has brought many
city people hore.
Farmers will do well to get their guns
out and prepare the stryohnine The
black Democrats, that is the crows a g
ready for destruction and are exaniin . Z ihs
corn stalks every morning to see If any is
ripe enough 70 pick
saw ed Emery the other day with his
hand and head in bandages, the results Of
getting of o load Of hay in an unorthodox
manner
Rev q s Garretson having greatly en
larsed and beautided his residence last
SPRING Is now kept very busy attending to
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-08-27
moNrAeuE.

Squire Jas. B Fuller expects to go to
house keeping this week in the Lanter-
man house
Lewis H. Martins, Jas C Smith and
Martin V. Cole are the honored ones to
serve as traverse jurors out of this town at
the September term of our court
It is pretty generally understood that
the Hon. Jacob Swartwout, Of Vantage,
is , candidate for State Serator this fall
Ike will work hard to get the Democre tic
nomin' tlon. Where are John J. Van
Sickle, OF Layton, Emmett Bell, Of Wal
pack and Captain Jas. e. Cole, of Monta
que
The dance at the Riverside Friday even
ing as usual was well attended
At the Union dinner at Jacob McCarty's S
yesterday there were present; George
Armstrong, wife and family, Robert Arm
strong and wife, Mrs Sally Everitt and
Miss Mary Finch, of Montague George
Warner and wife, Of Milford, j. H woT-
den and wife, of Mont Clair, and Robert
G. Youngs, wife and family, of East
Orange, n J.
The time for Sunday School picnics is
about here What a lot of fun it is to sit
in the woods eat cake and pickles and fight
flies But thatis enjoyment.
The writer of this has had dealings with
all kinds of officials. But there is one
who will take the cake for ignorance (its
bliss you know who doesn't know how to
answer decent question with either yes
or no.
Eighty dollars were the receipts of the
fair and festival of the L. A S.
Randle Sayre now is an elder of the
Minisink Reformed Church
Miss Emma Armstrong has retarned to
JArsey City
Miss Josie North will return to Brooklyn
tomorrow
J. H Worden and wife, of Mount Clair
are at Jacob McCarty's.
The sale at Millville yesterday afternoon
was well attended and good prizes real
lied. George Horton is a good autioneer
and knows how to humor crowd.
In year or two more unless something
is done By the proper authorities some Of
our roads will be closed by brush. II you
don't believe it, drive over some of them.
Spite work doesn't seem 20 work very
good not even in Pike county. 1 have In
mind the latest proseou tion of Ed Layton
at Dingmans
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-08-27

wall one day this week, but it got away
The farmers have at last finished hnv
ing, the weather seriously interfered with
their progress, and nearly every one lost
considerable hay. and now oats stand a
chance o. being spoiled.
Name Charlcswoi tn Of Green Ridge is
visiting Miss E. b Killam.
Mr. and Mrs. Jones Of New york arc
stopping with MIR. A. K Killam
There have been no teachers hired in this
District yet think it is getting late to
secure good teachers
Our school building is used for church
and Sunday schools as well as school A
kind lady from New York who has board
ed in this place for fifteen summers dona-
ted a beautiful red plush cushion for the
Bible TO lay on We arc al grateful Ia
her for her kindness
Mrs A. Peilett and daughter are visit
ing her brother, @. A pellett
The Kimble house has six boarders nj
present, also Mr. Veteriine has a house full
About the first of September there will be
fitting, and Paupao will be left desolate
then adieu TO moonlight rides in the rain.
and shooting forbidden game. ..
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-08-27
wEsTcoLANe.

About six o'clock Monday morning a
large limb was blown from a locust tree,
standing near the Delaware House, and in
It's fall broke the iron railing and block.
AIDED the road. Il had to be sawed before
It could be removed
Mrs Eva Chase aud daughters, OF Mon
tana, are guests Of Mrs. George Holbert
Harry Draper, wife and son, Harold, are
visiting at Deer Run Lake House.
] Hornbeck, conductor on 81, spent
Sunday with friends here.
Miss Esteile Smith spent Saturday and
Sunday with her parents at RoWlands.
huinor reports q wedding soon
Miss Harriet Romsen, who has been
spending few days with her sister, re-
turned 20 her home at Honnsdale.
Webster and Harvey Van Wagner are
taking vacation. Rulnor says Harvey
applied Tor position on the railroad.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-08-27

a large number Of boarders His pleasant
porches are well occupied
Floyd Bcvans Of the firm Of Smith q
Dusonberry makes round trip in parts Of
Delaware and Lehman every Thursday
with groceries That is If there is no rain
or any horse races. The accommodation
h IS been highly appreciated by the hill
formers during the summer
From overhearing q conversation in a
st gre lately Delaware may soon be called
on 10 support a largo able c-bodied paupcr
The poormaster will please be on the look
out for him and see that some one gives se-
curity that he does not become town
charge
Miss Susie Smith has returned from a
two weeks visit among friends in Decker
town. n. j.
Tho social at G Y Crones last week
was well attended Proceeds about twelve
dollars
A rather remarkable coincidence happen
cd hore last week The Reformed church
held a social which netted the sum of s5l,
just the same amount realized by the
Episcopal church few weeks ago, which
shows people are impartial
Now that harvest is over we hope to see
our friends from the hill slide down and
rHew aoquaintanceship
At a vote taken in o crowd of residents
in this township as to whore in Milford a
farmer could trade most economically
Brown ana Armstrong were elected 10 TO
1. The reason given was that money
being scarce, he could trade there with
any kind Of produce.
Joe Canine says that the Montague letter
TO the PREss two weeks ago was we'll
written and to the point The remark
therein that this is free country was per
fectly right Joe has the most beautiful
falls in this township on his farm, and
fine picnic rock A spring of cold water
near by, aud next summer he will open q
why 70 the attractions and allow city
boardeS only 60 visit them. After visit
ing the Indian Ladder in the morning they
can come up there, have their lunch and
enjoy themselves to their hearts contents
until p. m. free of all charge. He has
named them Mount Peter Falls
EP U.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-08-27
(FRoM ANOTHER oonRnspovDrSr.,


Edward Emery came near having his
ne;k broken by being thrown from load
of hay last week, and only few days
previous his horse became fractions and ih-
jured him considerably
The annual campers near AL Dingman =
have been visiting the valley again, we be-
lieve There are still many bolrders in
and about town, but as September draws
near they are beginning to return to their
city homes.
A party from Delaware visited Browns
mill dam back in Porter last week and
caught about forty fish mostly catfish.
The dam at Mink's is still favorite re-
sort, and fine pickerel are still taken
Two rattlesnakes were killed on the
stone steps leading from the dooryard of
Henry Snyder, in Lehman last week The
last one killed had taken its place on the
steps after Mrs Snyder, who is an aged
woman, had gone down on the main road to
start some cattle away. 1t being evening
she had taken IA lantern-by her husband 5
advice-and on her return discovered the
poisonous reptile just in Time and calling
Mr. Snyder, they together dispatched the
snake. Had she not taken the light she
would in all probability have been bitten
About five o'clock, last Thursday after
noon, w G Treble discovered Mrs. Mary
Ann Bergtresser's residence, near the
house Of Squire L. Searles, in Dingmans,
to be on fire and giving the alarm, he and
several nearby residents were quickly has
tening tothe scene The fire had gained
too great headway to be checked, however,
and the house burned down Some Of the
household furniture was saved, we under
stand, but considerable was consumed.
When the neighbors reached the burning
building Mrs. Bergstresser was sitting on
the east porch unaware her residence was
on fire. Her son, who is in the employ Of
the Schanno Brothers, was absent at the
time. We are told by some citizens there
was an insurance Of about $500 on the
house and its contents, but have not in
quired of any Of the family in regard to
that particular We believe this is the
third time Mrs. Bergstresser has been rem
dered homeless by fire
large bear and two good-sized cubs
were seen in close proximity to Browns
steam sawmill, back on Rock Hill creek, a
ew days ago, but before employees at the
mill were able to reach their firearms the
shaggy visitors had quietly taken their de-
parture
John Spenser, of Sandyston, called on
friends in the Choice" Saturday; being
incapacitated for work by having his hand
injured by a log hook.
The Weiss family are constantly adding
improvements to their establishment near
the village; the last being an elegant
wheel for pumping water, and is driven by
the wind
1t is said Joseph v Carhuff win leave
Mrs S S. Layton's place this fall, and
move in with his father-in- law, William
Hinelinei near Egypt Mills.
Thunder Cloud, an Indian, who once
travelled with Buffalo Bill, has leased
John Whittaker's house IN Dingmans vii
lage, and with his wife is keeping house
there he is social and gentlemanly and
often converses at length with the villagers.
He boarded at the High Falls Hotel last
year and likes the locality very much
KIRo
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-08-27

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.
II You want 10 quit tobaceo nsing aas,Iv
and forever. bemade well, STRONG. maqnetic
full OF new life aud yigor, take 40 -Bac'
the wOnder-Workcr, that malfes weak mon
strong, Many gain ten pounds In ten days.
over lUVsOO cured. Buy No-T0-Bae OF your
afuggist, under guarantee to cure, SOC or
tl.oO. Booklet and sample mailed free. Ad.
Sterling remedy Co., Chicago or New York,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-08-27
CORRESPONDENTS

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, 1897-08-27
$1,000 Given Away

To persons who make the greatest
number Of words out of the phrase,
Patent Attorney Wedderburn.
For particulars address the National
Recorder, Washington, d, G.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-08-27

TRESPASS NOTICE. Notice is hereby
4 givun that trespa5sing upon the south
ern half of the tract Of land known as the
William Denny, No. 80, in Shohola town
ship, for hunting, fishing, or, any other
purpose, also trespassing on Sawkill pond
in Dingman township. or, fishing in it Is
forbidden under penalty of the law.
NJ. CLEILAND MILNOR,
Apr154m Attorney for owner.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-08-27

TRESPASS NOTICE Notice is hereby
Il given that trespassing upon the pro
perty of the Forest Lake Association in
Lackawaxen township, Pike county, Pa,
for the purpose Of hunting and fishing, OF
any other purpose is strictly forbidden un-
der penalty OF the law.
ALEXANDER MADDEN,
Nov. %, 1895. President
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-08-27

TiRESPASS NOTICE. Notice is hereby
Il given that trespassing on the premises
Of the undersigned, situated in DIngman
township, for any purpose whatever is
strictly forbidden and all offenders will be
promptly prosecuted. IRA b CASE.
Oct. "a, 1895.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-08-27

TRESPAsS NOTICE Notice is hereby
J. given that truspassing on the premises
occupied by the undersigned in Dinglnan
township, known as the Buchanan farm
for hunting, fishing, berrying or any other
purpose whatever IS forbidden under pen
atty of The law Any person or persons
disobeying this notice will be dealt with
in the soverest lawful manner
GEORGE II MCCARTY,
July /, 1897 Lessee.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-08-27

Something new, a spring tooth
harrow with wheels. Syracuse
plows and Planet Jr. /" culfivators
at " e. G. Mitohell's.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-08-27

TREsPAsS NOTICE. Notice is hereby
l given that trespassing on the promises
OF the undersigned In Dingman township
near the Delaware bridge, for hunting,
fishing, berrying or for any other purpose
whatever, Is forbidd under penalty of
the law Any person or persons dlsobey-
ing this notice will be dealt with in such q
manner as may be most effcctual TO pre-
vent a repetition.
H. SrUBENDoFF,
April q, 1897
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-08-27

DOR RENT. Several good houses in
H Milford, Pa. Enquire Of !. II. Van
Bttcn.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-08-27
ERIE RAILROAD
TIM E TABLE.
Corrected to Date.

Solid Pullman trains TO Buffalo, Mag
ara Falls, Chautauqua Lake, Cleveland,
Chicago and Cincinnati
Tickets on sale at Port Jervis to all
points In the West and Southwest at lower
rates than via any other first-class line.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-08-27
EASTWARD

TRAINS Now LEAVE POM JERvIs AS
Follows
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-08-27
The Democratic Primary.
The result by townships

u anlenulnent5 70 rules, 81
Against s2
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-05-23
For Over Fifty Years.

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. Ii sooths
the child, sofrens the guns. alays all pain.
cures win colo, and the best remedy for
DIarrhoea, Twenty-Five cents a bottle
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-05-23
NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that on to-wi,
the 18th day of June. 4. d. 1897, between
. O'Clock A. VI. and 4 o'clock p. NJ. OF
SAID day, tO-wit: at one O'Clock. the under.
signed as Sheriff of Ormsby County, Ne
Nada, Will persuant to a decree, and order
OF sale, made and !entered bv tbe
District Court for Ormsby County. Me-
Vada,in h case of E.B. Yeringt0n. Plain
TIL, versus III. X. Brown and Carrie p
Brown, sell at public auction, in front of
the Court House in Carson City. to the
hlghest bidder for cash, the following
described real property, to-wit: North
nail OF block Q1) number eleven of Phil
Fps Addition to Carson City, Nevada.
Bounded OH the North by Spear St. on
the East by Elizabeth St, and on tho
West by Mountain St.
VIM. KINNEY.
Sheriff of Ormsby County.
Dated May 18th, 1897.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-05-23
SAILS FOR SUPPLIES

Sealed proposals for furnishing SIN.
plies delivered at the Nevada Hosnita
Tor Mental diseases at Reno Nevada. fo,
one year from July LIST, 1897. to july LIST
1898, Will be received up to June 9TH. 1897
All articles to be first class of thei,
KIND and to be delivered in such ouan-
t1tles n at such times as NAV be re-
CURED by the Superintendent. QUALITY
varying each month as directed bv him
All article not satisfactory to be re-
turned at contractors expense.
Bids to be directed to Clerk of BOARD of
commissioners for the care of the Insane
Carson City, Nevada, up to June 18th. 1897.
al O'Clock p. M, at which time all bids
received will be opened and considered.
The Board reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
For list of articles to be furnished and
conditions of contract, Apply to DR.. H.
bergsteln, Supt, Reno,'Nev.
Envelopes enclosing bids should be
marked Proposals for Supplies.
by order Of the Board.
w. r. DAVIS, Clerk.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-05-23
FOR WOOD.

Sealed proposals will be received Inv
the Board Of Commissioners for care OF
the Insane, at Carson City, Nevada. ND to
June 9th, 1897, at o'clock p. IN. for furn-
fishing Five hundred cords of woods de-
llVered in Reno Nevada for use at the
Nevada Hospital for Mental Diseases
the quality to be good limb and split nine
wood. Such wood to be delivered at sncb
Tunes and i'll such quantities as NAV be
required by the Superintendent of the
Hospital.
Inc commissioners reserve the right
to reject any and all bids.
Envelopes enclosing bid should be
marked proposals for wood.
BY order of the Board:
w. r. DAVIS, Clerk.
Carson City, Nevada.