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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14
Ala to wounded ON warshlps.

1t is not known generally that the
men at the guns of an American war
ship are provided by the navy surgeons
with appliances for quickly minister
ing to the needs Of their wounded COM
rades during the progress Of a fight.
There is a supply of rubber bandages
and dressings near each Of the big
guns, and the crew Is told just what
to do for an injured man before It is
possible for the doctors to attend to
him. The important thing is to stay
the loss Of blood, which is the cause OF
at least three-fourths of the deaths in
battle.
AS soon as a man falls one Of his
comrades runs to his aid If he is
wounded in the leg the leg Is quickly
bound with rubber tubing in such a
way as to stop the hemorrhage, II pos
slble, and antlseptic dressings are ap-
piled according to the instructions al
ready given by the surgeons. The in
jured leg is then bound to the unin-
jured one for protection and support,
and the man Is dragged to a place of
safety. Then his comrade, who has
acted as surgeon for the time being,
rushes back to his place by the gun.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14

The export trade Of this country In
parafln aal parafln wax has grown up
very rapidly Twenty-Five years ago
this material was unknown to COM
merce, and only fifteen years ago It
began to he exported. In 1884 the ex-
ports of the product were more than
100000 pounds, of which 100000
pounds went to Great Britain. In the
fiscal year 1897 the American exports
Of parafIin and parafln wax reached
about 126,OOO,0OO pounds, of which the
United Kingdom took 82,OOOOOO
pounds. In this country the consump-
tlon OF this article has increased at a
still more rapid rate, but the produc-
tion has more than kept pace with the
demand. The marked chemical lndif-
ference OF the substance has led to It's
introduction in connection with a large
number of industries. 1t is en-
ployed for lining wooden and metal
vessels for acids, and voltaic batter
les, in electric insulation, in coating
splints and other appliances subject to
septic influence, as a vehicle for full
inmate In the manufacture Of matches,
as a covering for cartridges, for pre-
serving fruits and vegetables by form
Ing a coating over their surface, and
for an almost endless variety Of sim
liar purposes 1t is also used extern
slvely in the manufacture of candles
for securing high polish on clothes in
laundries, and for waterproofing paper
and fabrics.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14
KEssLER DENIES.

WE understand that Hon. f. A.
Kessler denies to his consti-
tuents that he voted on final pas
sage for the State Forest Res erva-
ton Act, House bill No. 62 entitled
an Act authorizing the purchase by
the Commonwealth of unseated
lands for the non payment of taxes
for the purpose of creating a State
forest reservation. This act exempts
lands so bought from taxation.
On page 4S0 of the Legislative
Record under date of March 8, '97
on the question shall the bill pass
finally, the yeas and nays were TAX
EN- and Mr.. KessleL is recorded as
voting yea.
Mr.. Kessler also voted yea on the
final passage of House bill 210 en-
titled an act to secure State forestry
reservations which provides that
40, 900 acres may be located on lands
which drain mainly into the Della
ware river.
On House bill No. 217 entitled an
act for the preservati on of forests
and partially relieving forest lands
from taxation, which provides that
owners of lands having on it timber
trees of not less than fifty to the
acre and each TO measure at least
inches in diameter six feet above
the ground may receive u rebate
of eighty per centum of taxes
annually on not more than twenty
acres, Mr. Kessier voted No on its
final passage.
These bills are all that were pass
ed dnring that session relating to
foI ests, except the fire wardens act,
upon its final passage he did not
vote, 1t will be seen that the bill
which will encourage farmers to
preserve a small amount of timber
or forest land, and which makes it
an object for them so to do by partial
ly relieving it of taxation, was op-
posed by Mr.. Kessler. In fine he
voted to make the State lands ex-
empt, but voted to compel the home
owner of forest lands to continue
paying taxes, Has he therefore
rendered such services as entitle
him to be returned to represent the
citizens of this county?
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14

whelning the majority against him,
have protested against that part of
the bill which deprived his constit-
uents of revenue for all time. He
might, in the face of any odds, have
asserted the interests of his constit-
uents, and it is because of his utter
failure to do so, to say nothing of
his support of the measure, that the
Pass urges he has been weighed in
the balance and found wanting
His unfortunate henchman and err
ratio defender has simply dug an
other hole and tumbled into it. Will
Mr. Kessler aid in his extrication or
assist in his damnation?
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14

He was an aged man, with full and
sweeping beard. His face was deeply
scanned with wrinkles, and he tottered
as he walked. In his hand he bore an
ancient lantern, and this 1t was that
attracted the attention of a passer-by.
The passer-by was a young man, and
as he faced the aged stranger he took
off his hat.
Pardon me, SIR" he said, "but isn't
II rather unusual to carry a lighted
lantern through the streets in the day
timer"
The old man looked up from the
cavernous depths of his eye-sockets,
and softly cackled.
Don't you know me?" he cried in a
high, cracked voice
A sudden light seemed to illuminate
the young mans memory.
"Bless my soul!" he cried, "it must
/ be Mr.. Diogenes!"
Il thought you'd remember me-"
cackled the old man.
"Of course, I remember you now" I"
said the young man; and they shook
hands warmly
still on the same old quest. see,'
said the youth. as he pointed to the
lantern.
Whats that?" cried the old man
with his hand TO his ear.
Il say l notice that you are still
looking for an honest man." shouted
the youth.
Diogenes laughed long and heartily
you're wrong" he cracked; Il gave
that up long ago."
Then what" cried the youth with
mighty effort. "aTe-you-carrying-
ted-lanteTn-for?"
what am / carrying It for?" echoed
the ancient philosopher. I'm earryin'
it so these ding-blasted bicycle scorch-
ers won't run into mel That's what
I'm carryin' it for. Vale. my boy,
vale"
And he hobbled along with his warn
ing light.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14
EDITORIAL.
A sCHooMAsTER's LOGIC.

T sICKLES' argument is, Fired
die, you're a dandy Kessler
forever |" But in view of his rec
ord, as set forth in the Press this
week, will the people say amen to
that kind of logioP The Press has
no enmity toward Mr.. Kessler; it
is his record as a legislator that it
assails, and of that there has been
no word as yet said in defense,
either by 1. Sickles or the Demo-
cratic organ of Pike County. If his
votes were inimical to the interest
of the taxpayers of this County, as
they are clearly shown to be-, where
is his claim to reelection, and do
the people, now suffering a burden
of local taxes, wish to continue in
Office a man so neglectful of their
pecuniary welfare2 If it be a fact,
as asserted, that he is "a dandy, 81
have the farmers any use for that
kind of an ornamental person as
their representative? Would they
not prefer a man less dandyded, but
with the shrewd, hard sense to look
out for their pockets? It is simply
idiotic to attempt jocosely to say
that he induced the passage of the
Forestry bill, hypnotized the Gov
ernor, etc. He might by his vote
and voice, no matter how over
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14
ARE THEY sUPERsTITloUs 7
Motormen and Gripnen Have Grave Fears
of Running Over Any Animal.

Motormen and Gripmen Have Grave Fears
OF Running Over Any Animal
81 wonder" said an observer,
whether motormen and gripmen are
superstltiousi or whether it is danger
GUS to run car over even small crea-
lures, or whether the men are simply
gentle-hearted and humane and loath
to hurt anybody or anything?
Coming in from the country a while
ago on a trolley car, and coming like
chain lightning, too, we saw some
chickens ahead on the track. The
motorman shut her of and put the
brake on with celebrity and strength
that indicated that he would have re-
versed the car if he could. 1t was
clear that he didn't want to touch a
chick, and we didn't. The birds ran
across the track with wings a-fapping
and their feet a-going as fast as they
could make EN-. They didn't have
much margin Of safety, but they had
enough, and, as they Topped across, the
motorman gave the car the wire again
and let her hum.
Coming down town on a Broadway
cable car the other night, l felt the
brake grip as we we're rounding the
curve into Seventh avenue from Fifty
third street. An entirely new exper-
ience-for that curve is taken with a
running start to get around and down
to where they want to go, and knew
they wouldn't shut her off there, un-
less there was very good reason for 1t
and l looked ahead expecting to see
a very large man, at least, or some
other equally impressive object on the
track, but It was just a dog, and not a
very big dog either, black and white
shaggy dog trotting across the track
and just clearing it--trotting along
easily, not hurrying a bit. but taking
Its time to cross over.
sand the gripman was as careful TO
keep clear of the dog as the motor
man had been of the chickens"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14
WHERE is RIP"

Is IT possible that the soaring brick
structure when it bumped mp
against an "Icicle" knocked that
frigid appendage to a gutter spout
into smithareens or did the warm
condition of things when Mr.. Kess-
Ter interviewed the solitary August
1. cicle so effectually warm the
ether that it vaporized? Anyhow
it seems TO have disappeared, great
ly to our regret. We hoped it would
continue to chill the atmosphere of
the tone green spot.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14
COLONEL STONES PL ALTO aM,

1t will be my purpose when elect
ed to so conduct myself as to win
the respect and good will of those
who have opposed me as well as
those who have given me their sup
port. l shall be governor of the
Whole people of the state. Abuses
have undoubtedly grown up in the
Legislature which are neither the
fault of one party nor the other, but
rather the growth of custom. IN
necessary investigations have been
authorized by committees, resulting
in unnecessary expense to the State.
1t will be my care and purpose to
correct those and other evils in so
far as / have the power. 1t will be
my purpose while Governor of
Pennsylvania, as it has been my
purpose in the public positions that
have held, with Gods help, to
discharge my whole duty. The
people are greater than the parties
to which they belong. l am only
jealous of their favor. l shall only
attempt to win their approval and
my experience has taught me that
that can best be done by an honest,
modest, daily discharge of public
duty.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14
STATE FORESTRY LANDS.

The State has bought in this county
nearly ten thousand acres of
land for Forestry purposes. 1t may
be assumed that some of this will
be redeemed but probably some
1000 acres will remain the property
of the state and be exempt from
taxation. Our County rate is now
thirteen mills and will likely remain
at that figure for several years, or
certainly until valuations are raised
if they are, so that q lower rate
would produce an equal amount of
taxes. This land is now valued at
81. per acre hence the diminution of
County tax will be nearly $l00
In Porter Twp. when the state
bought outright at the last sale 1882
acres the local taxes amounted last
year to 81 mills which would make
loss to that township of $74.82.
True these amounts seem small and
when apportioned to the whole
county 500 does not seem to be any
considerable sum,
The act making Constables fire
wardens, upon the final passage of
which Mr.. Kessler was absent or
did uot vote, provides a method of
protecting forest lands for which
the county is liable to pay half the
expense. The state lands are there
by enhanced in value, as well as
those of individual owners, by be-
ing protected from fire at the cost
of taxpayers. When the individual
lands are increased in value by
reason of being reforested the valu-
alton naturally will bo increased
but the state will have her lands
equally enhanced in value without
mourning any such liabilities. Where
is the benefit to taxpayers of Pike
Co. in this law.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14
ALASKA FREIGHT.
How II n Trnnsportod by Electricity m
Single Rope system.


Single Rope system.
In December, 1897, the Alaska Rail-
way Transportation Company, Of Seat
tie, Washington. made a survey Of the
route for the erection Of a wire tram
way over the Chilkoot Pass, and af-
terward adopted the Hallidie single
rope system as best suited for the pur-
pose This line, according to the En-
glneerlng and Mining Journal, Is now
In successful operation. It's capacity,
however, is limited to comparatively
small weight, such az could be carried
by pack mule, being given at $50 tons
a day.
A profile Of the road, published in
the journal mentioned, shows that the
line Is 5000 feet in length. Beginning at
Stone House, 1t rises 1850 feet TO point
5000 feet above sea level, and then falls
400 feet to the level Of the lake. The
rocks along part of the route stand
at an angle of 70 degrees, and part Of
the line sscends at an angle OF 80 de-
grees. There are some remarkably
long spans between stations, one be-
ing 4OO another 800, another 500 and
In one instance there is a clear leap OF
149O feet between two points.
Horses and the packers transport
freight from Dyea to Stone House, a
distance Of Is miles, where the wire
tramway takes II up and drops It at
Crater Lake. At that point It is trans
ported by packers to Lake Linderman.
a distance Of 30 miles from Dyea- The
length Of the line is about one and
three-elghths miles in an air line, but
the trail is three and three quarter
miles long.
Similar aerial cable ways are used
In number of places in America, prin-
clpally, however, in mountainous min
ing districts. One In British Columbia
is 23,797 feet long, while Mexico and
California boast similar lengthy lines.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14

80" concluded the advanced wo-
man, after expoundlng for thirty min
utes her objections to men in general
for the benefit Of the gentleman next
her at dinner, you see am quite
plain"
"Yes." answered the horrid man. II
see you are," and the advanced woman
was so angry that she ate two courses
without saying a word.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14

HON. W. S. Kirkpatrick is so we'll
and favorably known in the sth
that his reelection should he assur-
ed. What have the warning Demo-
cratic factions to offer in his place,
and what are their deserts? Ger
tainly one who has experience, abil-
ity and who has filed the office tC
the entire satisfaction of the people
should be preferred to inexperien.
ced and untried men, neither o.
whom have his knowledge of af-
fairs or ability to represent the in
terests Of this district. Make Kirk
patrick's election doubly sure by
working and voting for him.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14
MATAM0RAS.

EPwoRTH M. f. CHURCH, Matamoras.
Services every Sabbath at 1890 a. m. and
p. m. Sabbath school at 230. G. E.
meeting Monday evening at 7.90. Glass
meeting Tuesday evening at 7.30. Prayer
meeting Wednesday evening at 78O.
Everyone welcome.
REV. f. G. CURTIS, Pastor.
Hope EVANGELICAL CHURCH, Mata
moras, Pa. Services next Sunday as follows:
Preaching at l0B0 a. m. and p. m. Sun
lay school at 3 D. m. Junior G. E. before
and G. E. prayer meeting after the even
ing service. N id-week prayer meeting
every Wednesday evening at 730. Seats
free. A cordial welcome to all Come.
REV A. WIEGAND, Pastor.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14

At Brunswick, very recently, the
Shaker Society of Union Village, Ohio,
concluded the purchase of 81 900 acres
Of Georgia land, situated in Pierce,
Ware and Charlton counties. The deal
involves about S125. 5.O0O.anda portion of
the purchase money has been paid. The
purpose of the purchase, it Is an
nounced, is to develop a part OF the
land for stock and sheep raising, and
to dispose Of the remainder to a desira-
Bile class of northwestern farmers. It
is understood that the Shakers will de-
vote their personal attention to devel-
oping this land. They have already
over $4,000 in Glynn county farms,
and 1t is their purpose to eventually
move the entire Ohio Shaker colony to
Georgia. They have over 100000 in
vested in Ohio, and the bringing OF
this sum to Georgia VIII, it Is thought,
prove vastly beneficial to the state.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14
WHO WAS TO BLAMEP

The "Story of the War;" by
George Kennan, being published in
the Outlook, of N. Y, is full of in
terest as coming from the pen OF
one writing in a dispassionate man
ner from an impartial standpoint.
In the issue of last week he treats
of the Santiago Campaign and the
question of responsibility for the
lack of supplies and transportation
He seems to find there were no ade
quate means at hand for disembark-
ing the 10000 troops of General
Shafter, nor proper or sufficient
means for transporting supplies tc
them from the ships. The roads al
the outset were good, but there was
a lack of wagons and horses Oh
mules, and he says, this made
quacy of transportation facilitie.
was apparent to every one who had
any knowledge of the condition oi
the army, and it was subject Of
common talk in Sibony, on board
the fleet, and in every one of oul
hospitals and camps"
One difficulty appears to have
been with the transport captain.
who disregarded orders. The Out
look is full of well written, highly
interesting articles. 1t is in fact {
weekly newspaper and illustrated
magazine in one, and to any on,
desiring to be well informed on cur
rent topics would be indispensable
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14

THE warning Democratic factions
in Carbon are coming together
with a blood-curdling whoop.
Lauer has filed nomination papers
at Harrisburg so that he can be in
it, no matter what the Court may
say. Congressional honors some
times come pretty high, but somo
people will reach for them regard
less of cost.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14

w r. Stroh, of Carbon, the Re-
publican candidate FOR State
Senator is an active and business
man He has the ability and energy
to fill the position with credit to
himself aud the district Let us
make a supreme effort TO have this
district represented by him at Har-
risburg.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14
CHURCH DIRECTORY
MILFORD.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Milford:
sabbath services at 1880 A. NJ. and 7. 80 p,
NJ. sabbath school Immediately after the
morning service. Prayer meeting We'd
nesday at 730P. NJ. A cordial welcomt
will be extended to all. Those not at
bached TO other churches are especially in.
yited. REV. THOMAS NICHOLS, Pastor.
CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, Nil
ford: Services Sunday at 1870 A. NJ. and
$50 P. NJ. Sunday school at l1.45 p. NJ.
Weekday services, Friday, 400 p. NJ;
saturday, 73OP. Seats free. All are
welcome.
REV. B. S. LAs5fTER, Rector
M. E. CHURCH. Services at the M T..
Church Sundays: Preaching at 1O.3O a..
IN. and at f3O p. IN. SUI lay school at =
p m. Epworth league at 645 D. IN.
Weekly prayer meeting on Wednesdays ap
1.3O p, m. Glass meeting conducted by
VIM. Angle on Fridays at 7.30p p. m. An
earnest invitation is extended to anyone
who may desire TO worshsp with us.
REV. w. II. NEFF. Pastor.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14
Secret Societies.

MILFORD Lopez, No. 344, F. & A. M:
Lodge meets Wednesdays on or before
Full Moon at the Sawkill House, Milford,
Pa. N. Emery, Jr.t Secretary, Milford.
w. f. Beck, w. NJ. Milford, Pa.
VAN DER MARK LODGE, No. 82s, I. o.
o. f: Meets every Thursday evening at
7.3O p. m, Browns Building. d. Fl
Hornbeck, Seo'y. Jacob McCarty, N. G.
PRUDENCE REBEKAH LODGE, 1917, I. o.
o. +. Meets every second and fourth Fri
days In each month in Odd Fellows Hal i,
Browns building. Miss Katie Dennis
N. G. Miss Katie Klein, Sec'y.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14

intelligent man, agreeable in
manners, we'll informed in public af.
fairs, and if elected, as he should be
will make a wide-awake represent.
ative who will be alert in looking
after the welfare of the taxpayers
Since the exposure of the inefliciency
of his competitor in endeavoring to
protect the interests of our taxpay-
ers, there should be no question of
his election Vote DR.. worthey
and be represented in the Legislature,
once.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14

THE Sun says if the Democrats
propose TO make the failure of
the war with Spain an issue in the
next campaign no one is better pre-
pared to illustrate it than w. j.
Bryan.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14
Renntv 1a Mood peep.

Clean blood means a clean skin No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep It clean oy
purities from the body. Begin today 70
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists. satisfaction guaranteed, loe, 2oe, 5Oe.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14

A T.Seely would make a good Cor
oner. He is located at the
County seat and is capable for the
office. Give him your vote.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14

I SICKLES asks if suicide is sin ?
No, my dear, not if it is the
Democratic party which proposes to
commit hari kari on itself. The
sooner the better, and lots of good
people will really enjoy attending
the obsequies Nov. 8.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14

THE Tammany Hall gang in their
attempt to have Theodore Roose-
welt declared a nonresident "doct-
ored" the record, and the N. Y
Sun exposed the trick. There is
trouble ahead for those chaps.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14

VOTEithe whole, Republican tick t.
If.you feel that any reform is
needed in the party, you can better
accomplish your object by being
in the ranks than by bushwhack-
ing.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14

Joseph D. Brooks, of Delaware,
bears an excellent reputation at
home and would make a good
Sheriff. Why not elect him2
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14
Advertising Rates.

One sauare( e(eight lines) ono Insertion 81 JOG
Each subsequent insertion .5I
Reduced rates win be furnished on ap.
plication, will be allowed yearly adver
tiserS
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14

Entered at the post office of
Milford, Pike county, Pennsylvania,
as second-class matter, November
twenty-frst, 1895.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14
Legal Advertising.

Court Proclamation, Jury and Trial
List for several courts per term, S24.Ot
Administrator and Executors
notices = 3.OC
Auditor's notices 40C
Divorce notices 5.0C
Sheriffs sales, Orphans court sales,
County Treasurer's sales, County state.
ment and election proclamation charged
by the square.
J.H. Van Etten, PUBLISHER,
Milford, pike County, Pa
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14

(OL. Stones platform is broad and
sound enough for every Repub-
lican to stand on. Compare it with
the others.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14

NOTICE-All hunting fishing or other
trespassing on the premises Of the under
signed, In Dingman Township, on Ray
mondskill and Dwarfskill Creeks, is for
binden under penalty Of the law.
CHAs. j. BoILEAU,
Dlngman Twp, N. BoILEAU,
May n, 1898. JOSEPH Il BOILKAU.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14

To Cure Cons tipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic lOc or CSC.
II q o. q. fail 70 cure, druggists refund money
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-10-14
PIKE COUNTY PRESS.
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY.

OFFICE, BRowN's BUILDING, BROAD ST