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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22
WILL GIVE A FORTUNE.

Last Saturday afternoon a strang-
or, apparently about sixty years of
age and very intelligent, was in Har-
risburg and interviewed public Off
cials, among them being a member
of the present Legislature. The
former is deeply interested in the
outcome of the suits now being
waged against the capitol building
commission, and expressed a hope
that they would be dragged through
the courts until after January 3,
1899, when the Legislature will
again convene. He was in Harris
burg only few hours, being on his
way. to Philadelphia from the north
ern part of the state, whore he said
he had been recruiting for several
days, and his purpose in stopping
here was to gain little informa-
tion. He informed the Senator, with
whom he conversed at length, that
his object in desiring to have the
suits continued so long was that he
wanted to come and make a proposi-
ton to the next Legislature, which
in substance is as follows: He will
donate the sum of $3.50, 600 in cash to
the state ON April 1st, 1899, and
thereafter for twenty-five years will
present $40, 900 annually also to the
state, provisions for which he will
make in a will to be drawn immedi-
ately after the acceptance Of his pro-
position, provided, however, that
the Legislature repeals the act au-
thorizing the expenditure of $3.50, 600
for a new capital aud passes one
providing for building TO cost 81
100, 900, his original donation to be
applied in the construction of the
building, and the annual contribu-
tion to be used Tor payment Of re-
pairs and alterations that may be
found necessary. He will also ask
that only architects of this state be
allowed to compete in the Aplan
contest and the contract be award
cd to none but party or parties
doing business in this state. When
asked for an explanation of what
led him to consider a proposition Of
such immense magnitude he re-
piled that he was prompted by a
spirit Of philanthropy and having nc
person to whom he desired to leave
his wealth, he considered it only
just to do something for the state il
which he amassed fortune, and AZ
he did not deem $500 600 a sufficient
amount to construct a capitol il
keeping with modern times, he hi
upon this plan. All that worrie
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22
The Farmers Institute.

Hon. N B. Critchfeld and Enos
H. Hess, permanent lecturers, will
be in attendance at the sessions of
the Farmers Institute to be held
here February Ia, 1898 and at Ding
mans, Feb. 18th. Hon. w. L. Mes
bit will also attend, and his topics
range over list of subjects cover
ing the manner of fertilizing by
plant growth. Mr.. Hess discusses
commercial fertilizers, the effect of
lime on the soil and matters con-
nected with stock raising and dairy
ing.
Mr. Critchfield covers a wide
range of general information di-
rected to the culture of crops, care
of stock and also methods of fertiliz-
ing with clover. He talks ON the
treatment of worn out soils and why
farmers profits are less than form
erly.
LaUer When bhe program ls ar
ranged notice of the especial topics
selected and the order of exercises
will be given in the PRESS.
Bear in mind the dates and though
they seem long time off yet each
one can be making preparations with
some questions and perhaps some
ideas which will be of general bene-
fit. These Institutes are intended to
aid the farmer by giving him useful
hints founded ON the knowledge and
experience of men of wide observa-
tions on farms. The intelligent
man who earnestly desires to i'm
prove his methods and better his
condition may find in these talks
much that will be helpful
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22
BRIEF MENTION.

The cheese noted in our Ding
man correspondence as making a
whole family sick could not have
been tested recently by the proper
authorities.
w. E. Doster, of Bethlehem has
been designated as Deputy District
Attorney to prosecute in the con
spiracy cases of Messrs Reeder,
Weiss and Luckenback.
Down in Stroudsburg they are
agitating the question of removing
the post office to a larger and more
commodious room and a petition has
been circulated and largely signed
asking the Postmaster General that
the change be made.
The Epworth League of the NJ,
E. Church gave an interesting en-
tertainment in the lecture room
Tuesday evening. The program
consisted of illustrated songs. Ex-
cellent refreshments were served
and the league received a neat sum
for its treasury.
Prepare to attend the Teachers
Institute next week. Superinten-
dent Sawyer has made unusual ef-
fort to provide a programme which
will be highly entertaining as well
as exceedingly instructive. Give
the lecturers large audiences as
their abilities and fame as instruc-
tors merit.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22

Those who believe chronic diar-
rhoea to be incurable should read
what Mr.. P. E. Grisham, Of Gaars
Mills, La. has to say on the subject
viz; II have been sufferer from
chronic diarrhoea ever since the war
and have tried all kinds of .medi-
cines for it. AZ last 1 found a
remedy that effected a cure and that
was Chamberlaiu's Colo, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy" This
medicine can always be depended
upon Tor collie, cholera morbus, dy-
sentery and diarrhoea. It is plea
SAINT TO take and never fails to effect
a cure. 25 and 50 ents sizes for sale
by Druggist and General Merchants
In Pike county.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22
OBITUARY.
DIR. P. F. HUeoINs.

DIR. P. F. Huggins resident Brit
ish physician for the Island OF Nevis
died at his home Sept. 10 from the
effect of a sun stroke, after an ILL
ness of only few days. Last win
ter accompanied by his wife and
daughter Lizzie, he visited this
country where three Of their child
rem we're and are at present in school,
Melville, at Lehigh University,
George, at Bethel Hall and Isabel at
Hollins Institute, Virginia. Mrs.
Huggins(nee Miss Savilla Mushback)
is a native of Sussex county, N. Y,
a step sister of Hon. Jacob Gould, of
Deckertown and is widely related to
prominent people of that county.
She has q large circle of friends
there and in Virginia where she re-
sided for several years, and also in
innate friends in Milford. The blow
lisa sad one and the grief of the
children in this country is especially
poignant as they were ignorant for
several weeks of the dark cloud
which overhung their youthful
lives. The bereaved wife too will
have the sincere sympathy of her
many warm friends in her deep
.affliction rendered more profoundly
so by reason of the distance which
separates her from her early home
and from them.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22
A Fine Reception.

The reception given by W. a..
Armstrong, esq. and wife last
Thursday was a notable event and
largely attended by Milford people
who thus demonstrated their kindly
welcome to the newly welded cou-
Pile. The house was tastily decor
ated for the occasion, the music by
a Port Jervis orchestra was enliven-
ing and the refreshments served
were the daintiest. Mrs. Arm
strong was handsomely gowned and
charmingly affable and the whole
affair was elegant and replete with
pleasant memories for the many
who participated
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22
REGISTERS ANCIENT HISTORY.
Some Pike County Incidents How Milford
People Were GuIIed.

AcVBAc NcNo 0uAcNs
June Is 1851 managers of Della
ware Bridge near Milford met at
Brick House TO receive proposals for
building bridge.
June 81 Rev. J. F. Demarest was
pastor of Reformed church at Monta-
que.
Isaac Clark, his son Benjamin,
VIM. B. Tuttle and one other resi-
dent of Sandyston, seriously
poisoned by eating pot cheese which
had been placed in an earthen pot,
previous to the party going to the
woods to cut timber. 1t was sup
posed the cheese had absorbed some
of the glazing of the pot
In July bloomers were the rage
and comments numerous.
G. J. Beebe was the orator at a
of July celebration at Milford.
July Is Mr.. Ayers of Lehman
township this county seized with
cramps while wading across the
Delaware and drowned in 3 or feet
of water in sight of his son who
stood on opposite bank.
August Jacob M. Blair, a noted
horse thief lodged in Sussex jail
He had preached in Milford, Pa. and
while here was arrested as a horse
thief, but not being fully identified
was released and the citizens made
him a present of $40.
Aug 23 a son of Edward Halse, of
Dingman township bitten below the
knee by rattlesnake, while plow-
ing. He went to the we'll, made a
hole in the earth near the curb and
inserted his leg. Water was then
mixed with the soil, and he laid
down on the ground remaining in
this position until his parents re-
turned in the evening. They took
him in the house, continued the
treatment and next day he was up
and "doing" as usual.
Sept. 10. The Delaware was
lower than it had been any time
since 1919.
The death of James Barton, of
Milford, January ID, 1852 at the age
of 90 years. He WAS born in New
Jersey in l762, held lieutenant's
commission at the age of 16 under
the British government at the out
break of the Revolution, but did not
renounce his allegiance. He resided
in Milford fifty years, and the peo-
pie were greatly indebted to him for
the principal improvements in this
county and particularly those in
Milford His talents were of the
highest order, and but for his alien
alton from our country he would
undoubtedly have filled high places
of trust and confidence He was al
ways foremost in every public enter
prise. He was warmly attached to
our institutions, but remained loyal
to the Queen.
ct was principally through his in
strumentality that the first water
works were laid in this town
pieces of the old logs which COM
prised the mains are occasionally
unearthed and we have one of the
iron rings which formed connec-
tion between the logs. ED. PRESS.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22
FREE PUBLIC LIBRARIES.
They Are Useful and Emcient Aids In the
Cause Of Education.


The decision of the board of edu-
cation to abolish the charges for
taking out books at the Kansas City
public library is unquestionably a
wise one, says The Times of that
city. Though under the present
system the dues are not excessive
nor even commensurate with the
value of the privileges, yetso long
as 1t is not free the institution can
not attain the full measure of its
usefulness.
Public libraries need not neoes-
sarily be free, but municipal public
libraries are generally expected to
be free as well as open to the gem
eral public AS in the case of our
public schools, the expense is cal
culated to be borne by those who
can afford it rather than those who
especially need the advantages CON
ferred.
The principle in both. cases is the
same. 1t is firmly believed that the
diffusion of knowledge makes better
citizens and tends to equalize the
conditions under which men com
pete for existence and honors. In a
Democratic popular government
there should be no taxes on learning
The abolishment of charges will
certainly widen the influence of the
public library. Not only will more
persons be brought into connection
with it as readers, but others will
be interested in itS work and wish
to contribute to its means. 1t may
be confidently predicted that the
change will be universally approved
as it deserves.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22
came Law VIOIallons.

A private letter from Shohola
township says the. game laws are
being violated with impunity in that
section, and that game is being
shipped from that station and
Iackawaxen every week. That
hundreds of snares are set all
around in the woods, and the part
les who are doing this openly defy
the law. If these reports are true
there is certainly a good field in that
township for a little missionary
work by sportsmen, or any others
interested in seeing that law is fairly
obeyed.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22
coNoERNINa oFFIoIALs.

Richard B. Cochran, of York, who
was appointed Deputy Secretary of
the Commonwealth, has entered up
on his duties. He is brilliant law.
yer and possesses all the qualifica-
tions necessary to fit him for the
important Office which he holds.
Mr.. Cochran is quite friendly and
has salready won the good graces of
the newspaper fraternity.
Col. James Elverson, Jr., a men,
Der of the governors staff has re-
signed Col. Elverson is business
manager of the Philadelphia Inquir-
er, which is owned by his father,
and the fact that journal opposes
Governor Hastings is the cause OF
the colonel resigning.
Major General Snowden has ap-
pointed Major David Lewis, an aid
of his staff, as acting assistant ad-
jutant general of the division, in
place of Col. North resigned.
Representative Frank McClain
will be reelected for the third time
as the Representative of Lancaster
city, and has already signifed his
intention of becoming a candidate
for Speaker of the next House. Mr..
Mccain has frequently occupied the
chair temporarily.
Senator Quay's return from Flori.
da is an indication of a renewal of
the political warfare now being
waged in this state.
WILL f. HENDRIoKsoN.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22

our Speciu Correspondent NJ hhfFlsDufB
writes on Matters of vital Impor-
tance to Every Citizen of the Key
stone State.
HARRIsBURG, Oct. 19-Matters at
the capital have been unusually dull
during the past week, owing to the
fact that nearly all of the head Off
cials have been absent from the city
About the most important matter
presented for consideration was the
communication from Secretary of
State Sherman to Governor Hast
ings, requesting a statement regard
ing the shooting of the twenty-five
striking miners at Latimer on Sep
tember 10th, and the incidents lead
ing up to the conflict. The letter
written by Secretary Sherman is the
result of the investigation which
has been conducted since the TRACE
dy, and a request from the Austrian
minister at Washington for full Off
cial information, as his government
authorized him to render detailed
report of the affair Governor
Hastings at once wrote to Sheriff
Martin, enclosing Secretary Sher-
mans letter, and instructed him to
compile careful statement of his
side of the case and forward the
same to him as soon as possible, SO
as TO enlighten the Austrian govern
ment as TO the actions of its subjects
and our public peace officers. 1t is
not likely that any trouble will arise
but from what has been learned the
Austrian authorities will likely sug-
gest method not quite so 5arbar-
GUS as the one resorted to by the
sheriff and his deputies, in quieting
disturbances. With little sharp
criticism of the actions of Sheriff
: Martin the matter will rest, and but
for the thought of the enormous ex-
pense to which the state was put in
calling out the troops to subdue q
handful of imported laborers, the
case will receive no more considera-
tion.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22

him is that he does not know if his
plan could be lawfully carried out,
but he signified his intention of com
ing TO interview Attorney General
Mccormick in a few weeks concern
ing the matter. Repeated queries
would not divulge who he is, for
he said he was not seeking notoriety
and preferred consummating his
plan quietly and unknown until the
proper time for action arrived. He
is likely a Philadelphian but nothing
positive could be learned of him.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22
N. {. chureh Notes.

The Rev. George Whitehead, of
Dingmans, win occupy the pulpit of
Methodist Church Sunday morning
and evening He will lalso preach at
Schocopee at $50.
The Third Quarterly Conference
viii be held on Thursday, Oct. 2s at
7.30. DR.. j. B. Faulk, presiding.
The Jersey City District of the
Epworth League will hold its an
nual convention on Tuesday, Oct.
26th. Rev. w. R. Neff and Mr..
VIM. Angle are elected delegates to
represent the Milford chapter.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22
A Card of Thanks.

desire to express in this public
manner my thanks TO the many
friends who displayed such warm
sympathy to myself and family in
our great bereavement. Their kind
ness is fully appreciated and will be
gratefully remembered.
GEO. e. HORTON.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22
ELI HANNERs.

Eli Hammers, who formerly re-
sided in Dingman township where
he was well known and who mar
ried Anna, the youngest daughter
of the late Edward Ferguson, died
about three months ago at his home
in Cairo, Michigan.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22
NO. 81.

to Margette Cam, dated Oct. Sth,
a acre, con. $500, ent'd Oct. 18th.
Milford Borough. John @. Wal
lace, ct. ux. to Edwin s. Wolf, dated
Oct. 10, town lot 503, corner 5th and
High street, con. 5000, ent'd Oct.
1S.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22

The trans-Siberian railroad being
built by the Russian government is
4,776 miles long outside Of Russia
proper and viii cost two hundred
and sixty-one million dollars
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22

Last Saturday Attorney G, L. Bal
ley, counsel for Architects Allen and
Harlowe, of Pittsburg, and Cope
aud Stewardson, of Philadelphia, ap-
pealed to the Supreme Court from
the decision rendered by Judge
Simonton in the Dauphin county
court last week in the Capitol Com
mission case. This means a lengthy
legal contest, so it is quite evident
that temporary quarters will have
to be again be provided for the Legis-
lature of 1899, for it will be impossi-
BILE to complete the new structure
by then unless work is commenced
at once.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22
SCHOOL REPORTS.

Report of Grades 8, z, and Q
Milford, for month ending Sept. "a,
1897:
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22
ABOUT THE SCHOOL LAWS.

Superintenden Nathan c. Schae-
fer of the Department of Public In
struction desires to state for the
benefit of the many patrons who
have written and requested him to
send them copies of the school laws
that at the time of the destruction
of the capitol all the printing mat
ter was lost, so he is only fable to
comply to the extent of furnishing
them with copies of the acts passed
by the last Legislature. However,
he expects the printer to have the
complete laws ready by January 1st
and then he will gladly furnish ap-
plicants with copies
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22
REAL EsrArE TRANSFERS.

westfau, James C. Rose,e ux.,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22
harrisburg LETTER.
Compendium of Important News
of the Past Week.
FROM AN IMPARTIAL STAND
POINT.

Our Special Correspondent at Harrisburg
writes on Matters of vital Impor-
tance to Every Citizen of the Key
stone state.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-12-31
THE NEWSPAPER Law.
All Subscribers Should Road the
Following Law and Avoid Trouble.

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Following Law and Avoid Trouble.
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Vessels Beneath the Sea.

A hollow vessel, formed of metal or
any other substance. and Theoretically
sealed, can be made to float under the
water at given distance without sink
ing to the bottom. Copper, for exam
pie, is nearly nine times as heavy as
water. A cubic foot of copper made in
d hollow, tight vessel Of nine cubic feet
capacity, would just float. BY making
1T slightly smaller it.would float at
some depth below the surface. Careful
measurements and exact calculations
would be necessary to float such ves-
sci at a required depth. A torpedo
boat capable of carrying six persons
and remaining a number Of hours un-
der water was constructed during the
late war, and one of the plans to re-
lease Napoleon from st. Helena con-
templated the mse Of vessel that could
be used close to the island under the
water.
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EASTWARD THROUGH
THE ROCKIES sEuNNSs-


The traveller, tourist or business
man ID wise when he selects the Rio
Grande Western Railway &Great Salt
Lake Route" for his route to the East.
1t ls the only transcontlnental line
passing directly through Salt Lake
City, and in addition to the glin pss
It affords Of the Temple City, the
Great Salt Lake and picturesque
Salt Lake and Utah Valley, it affords
the choice of three distinct routes
through the mountains and the most
magnificent scenery in the world.
On all classes OF tickets stopovers
are granted at Ogden. Salt Lake
City, Glenwood Springs, Leadville,
Colorado Springs, Denver and other
points of interest. Double daily
train service and through Pullman
and Tourist sleening cars between
San Francisco and Denver. Tourist
cars through to Omaha, Chicago and
Boston.
For illustrated pamphlets descrip.
tive Of the @Great Salt Lake Route"
write to II. A. WADLE1aH, Gen eraI
Passenger Agent, Salt Lake City.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-12-31

An English juror once asked the
judge, after the verdict was returned,
whether the feet that he differed from
his II brethren justified their knocking
him down with chair. =
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Elko, Nevada.
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