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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27
seven Dollars u Minute.

Wallace-Comc to think of it, isn't the
long distance telephone n wonders
liargreayes-I can hardly say, l am not
on speaking terms with it,-Cincinnati
itnuuirpr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27
Modest.

The Mad-I wonder II he is fortune
hunter
The Man--No, indeed I'm sure he'd be
satisfied if the girl had n competence.
New York Journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27
The Next Thing 10 DO.

What makes TomlinSon walk the street
as if he thought everybody WAS looking at
him. He wasn't n soldier, was hcS"
Not exactly, but ho has Just had ty-
phoid fever. "--ClcVoand Plain Dealer,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27

Uascy--Do you think you can get the ear
av the speakers
C!ancy--Oi dunno, Hos a good foight-
er-New York journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27
Enough For u Row.

Pa, what are tho dogs of ware"
We'll, your mothers fine people and
at mongrel pup next door. "--Detroit
rec Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27

De Wits lite larry RiSers.
The famous little pills.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27
HEADED FOR SANTIAGO.
How Skaters Columns Closed
In on Their Prey.
LEADERS AND MEN TELL OF IT.
The First Plans Went Awry Sup
plies Couldn't He Landed Ahead of
Consumption-Arm Had TO Fight
Quick-With the city In Sight, the
Cry WINS, 600 ut Thcm!'

Copyright. 1898. by the Author.l
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27

For burns ana scalds use Crystalline,
Sold everywhere-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-10-27
LINING UP AT FL CANEY.
Lawton's Flank Attack on the
Heights Around Santiago
STORIES OF TIE FIGHTING MEN.
Eel Cnncy Citndel-BIind Trenches,
Loopholcd Fortrcsscs. Bnrbcd Wire
Hedges aud Smokclcss Mnuscrs.
Desperate Grit of white ana Black
Rcgulars-,Ind to BE Held In.
IConyriybt 1SoC hv tbn Author

copyright. 1S9S. by the Author.l
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-08-26
A MAGNIFICENT SIGHT.

The naval parade in New York
harbor last Saturday was mag
nificent spectacle, when Sampson s
fleet, consisting of the New York,
Massachusetts, Oregon, Brooklyn,
Indiana, Iowa and Texas, in the or
der named, passed in review be.
fore hundreds of thousands of spec
tators. The day was perfect and
every conceivable kind of river
craft carried loads of human
freight, while the shores on both
sides of the river, from the Battery
to Grants tomb, were lined with
people, occupying every available
spot. The grim machines, painted
a dull gray, except the Texas,
which was black, slowly forged
their way along amid the escort of
vessels of all descriptions. The
''jackies' in their white duck suits
we're lined up on the respective
ships and the officers stood on the
after decks, receiving the plaudits
and homage of the admitting and
enthusiastic throng.
Flags fluttered everywhere, steam
whistles shrieked, the multitude
hurrahed and the roar of guns pune
tuated the l,edlam of noise. Be-
hind all the gayety one was inn
pressed with the terrible power and
sullen grimness of these monsters
OF war, and could easily realize that
at one short, sharp word of COM
mand the guns would thunder with
tongues of darting flame, and each
vessel would become a volcano of
fire, hurling death and destruction
AS the ships turned at the resting
place of the Nations hero, the sa-
lutes were fired and wreaths Of
smoke hoated up from the muzzles
of the guns, giving the beholder
some slight idea of how they appear
cd in action, and also imprinting on
the mind a realistic picture which
can never be effaced.
They have performed wonders
and demonstrated their capacity for
fulfilling their mission in war. May
their guns never again be called up
on to fire other than friendly salutes.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-08-26
STAMP TAX pEc1s1 oNs.

The Department has given an
opinion on the case of bonds accom-
panying mortgages which says !:
"In all cases where n mortgage is
accompanied by a note or bond for
the amount secured by the mort
gage, the note or bond which is in
effect a promissory note, is subject
to a stamp tax as provided in sched-
ule "a" under the head of bills of
exchange, etc. This requires that
a tax of two cents for each 800
shall be affixed to every bond at
tached to a mortgage or when
bond contains clause or stipula-
ton promising to pay a certain
amount, the instrument will be
subject to taxation as n promissoiy
note according to the rule provided
therefor, and this is notwithstand-
ing the fact that the mortgage may
be for q sum of 81, 900 or less. The
Commissioner seems to consider
a mortgage as a defeasible deed, as
distinct from an agreement for the
pay ment of money.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-08-26
GENERAL GRANTS OPINION OF
GOLF.

General U. S. Grant when in Scot
land, heard a great deal about golf,
and, being guest at country house
expressed a wish to see how it was
played. Accordingly, his host went
out with him into the park. The
host "teed" the bali and "waggled "
the club with all due solemnity and
the Generals expectations ran high
as he observed these impressive
preliIninaries. Presently there was
a heavy thud, a flight of turf, and
the little ball till sat on the tee.
Again, and yet again, thud heavier
than before with the turf flying
with ball unmoved, and the golfer
perspiring and perplexed. Thereup-
on Gen. Grant gently remarked /:
There seems to be a fair amount of
exercise in the game, but 1 fail to
see the use of the ball.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-08-26
COMMUNICATED.

EDITOR Press Our friend H., of
Layton, once in while speaks of
good roads. He has paid Monta-
que II compliment in speaking of the
improvements which have been
made between the Brick House and
Tri States. Instead of compliment
ing Sandyston on its improving the
River road, the traveller will find
rocks, stones and what not as soon
as he leaves the Montague line.
Frank Black, the efficient Overseer
on the District below the Brick
House, has done well, not by ap-
plying gutter mud, but gravel to
his district. 1t has been clearly
demonstrated that gutter mud, no
matter how thickly piled into the
road, 1--WE have had samples here)
will not make permanent roads and
the labor is only thrown away.
Give us gravel every time. Why
Sandyston authorities allow the
River road to remain in its present
condition goes ahead of the
Mn. K.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-08-26
HYMENEAL.
Prey-Ryasu.

Mr.. Van Etten Prey of Matamoras
and Miss Martha Ryan of Port Jervis
were united in marriage by Rev. U.
Symonds at Grace reotory, Sunday
after noon at five o'clock.
1t was a very quiet affair only the
contracting parties being present
with the grooms sister, Miss Lottie
Prey, who together with Mrs. Sy-
monds, Miss Amelia Symonds and
Thos. G. Campbell, witnesse d the
marriage ceremony.
Mr.. Prey is we'll and favorably
known in this village and Matamor-
as. He was for some time employ
ed in Redeker's meat market but
now holds position with the lunch
wagon of Mr.. VIM. Clapper. The
bride has a host of friends VIII O
will join in wishing them long life
and the fullest measure of happi-
ness in their new state.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-08-26
DELAWARE NOTES.

For varions reasons the fence
club delayed meeting until after the
returns from the Democratic pri-
maries.
The republicans appeared on time
and took positions on the rail cool
and wise as owls with nothing to
say. The faithful, dyed in the
green, fast colors, stepped up brisk
ly and with hop took their accus-
toned places on the fence, but an
other lot came struggling up from
all directions without any kind of
greetings for any one. They were
the ripe elements of the democrats
whose candidate for sheriff had been
beaten, the cowboy said by about
One remarked that the two sheriff
candidates lived on opposite sides Of
the deep hollow, and one or the
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-08-26
ATTEMPT AT BURGLARY.

Last Saturday night George Greg
ory, residing on Seventh Street,
heard a noise, as of closing the lid
of desk. Hastily rising he loaded
a shot gun, and hearing some per-
sons attempting to force open the
door leading to the hall, which had
swelled by reason of dampness
ana did not yield readily, he fired
from the window of room above,
expecting that in going out the in
truders might come within range,
but they opened the front door and
hastily escaped. Entrance had
been effcted at a rear window. Moth.
ing had been taken, as the two ap.
parently composing the party had
been disturbed before having an
opportunity to ransack the prem
ises.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-08-26
WANTS TO BE FORGIVEN

James R. Thornton who abandon
ed his wife and several small chill
dren at Milford some sixteen years
ago is reported as having written
her that he was desirous OF return
ing.
Mrs. Thornton deserves and re-
ceives great credit for the manner
in which she has reared the family
all of the boys being industrious and
trustworthy young men who have
the confidence of the community
AS for the absconding husband we
prefer to hear his explanation be.
fore giving comment.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-08-26
A SEVERE STORM.

A very heavy thunder storm pass
ed over parts of Orange and Sullivan
counties Tuesday evening. The
lightning which seemedolike one in
.cessant sheet of fame was plainly
seen here and was dazzlingly brill
liant. Tongues of zigzag fireI darted
angrlly athwart the sky and pre-
sented a wierd view of the lombard
ment of the heavens by natures
wonderful artillery. A dull rumble
like the roar of distant guns accom-
panied and it was evident that some
where to the north fearful storm
was in progress.
At Wurtsboro it was severe and
at Monticello the rain came down in
torrents and several barns were
struck and burned. At Hancock
and Hankins the storm was furious
and at the latter place there was a
washout ON the Erie AT Middle
town the storm was the worst ever
experienced. The S.& w. freight
house was struck and fired but saved
and several residences were injured
Many trees were hit and the tele-
graph and telephone service badly
deranged. Crops were knocked
down and the lowlands along the
streams flooded.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-08-26
THE NEXT STATE SENATOR.

A rumor comes from Carbon Co.
that candidate is in training over
there for the Senatorship from this
District. The alleged reason is, if
Lauer beats Barber for the confer
ees, the nomination for Congress
may go to Monroe, and in that
event, Notwithstanding the agree
ment as to rotation, a Carbon man
might capture the Senatorial nomi-
nation. That was the situation
here in 1894, when Hart was nomi-
mated for Congress, and yet the
other counties did not hesitate to
honor the rotation agreement and
nominate Rowland. However, if
the Democrats want a. Democratic
scalp there can be no Republican
objection to their taking it, since
the bounty is off.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-08-26
AN UNREASONABLE BoARDER

John Warning who for some time
has been lodging and boarding at
the Hotel de Nissan for some reas-
on became dissatisfied with his cozy
quarters, and last Saturday night de-
parted. Some Slight efforts at re-
straint had been made which prob
ably annoyed his peripatetic inclin-
ations, and he easily shook them
off, and took liberty.
The lock on the cell is a spring
lock which easily opens by sliding
back and with the aid of q piece of
wood he performed this simple oper-
alton and was then in the corridor
where he was confronted bya formid-
able Gordon or a iron bars standing
in a emi.circle around the door.
He just raised one of them a couple
of inches from the floor bent it back
and craNvlod out, went down stairs
opened q window and again breath
ed the pure air of freedom. His
flagrant offense was stealing ride
on the Erie.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-08-26

The weather.? Well, even the
thought of an icicle aids to keep
one cool.
Notwithstanding the warming
sounded by Mr.. Bolony, the Press
will make itself still more ridicu.
lous by attacking the clear record
of our popular representative" at
the proper time. His henchmen
opened the ball and there is no reas-
on why it should not be kept roll,
ing. The issue cannot be side
tracked by lot of irrelevent trash
General Merritt now rules as Gov
ernor of the Philippines and Aquin-
aldo, the insurgent leader, has is
sued commands to his forces to lay
down their arms
The severe storm of Tuesday
caused the river to rise rapidly
Wednesday. The water rose seven
feet that day.
Over one hundred thousand volun-
teers will be mustered out of the
service this week and returned to
their homes.
Two Spaniards recently went up
in balloon ana came down of diff
ferent ndtionalities. One came
down a rushin' and the other struck
among telegraph wires and came
down a pole.
The Spanish Peace Commission,
it is believed, will be made up as
follows: Secretary Day, Senator
Davis, of Minnesota, Senator Frye i,
Of Maine, ex-Secretary of the Navy
Tracy and Justice White.
BY a cave in of tunne! on the
Pan Handle Railway, near Carnegie,
Tuesday morning, eight persons
were buried under tons of earth and
killed, and several were badly hurt.
Daniel Countermau, of Tobvha H.
ma, attempted suicide by stopping
up one end of a small piece of gas
pipe, drilling hole in it, charging,
and firing the contents in his alb
domen.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-08-26
,ther must get in the hole later

other must get in the hole later
on.
40 majority. They we're sorry
looking lot. The meeting came to
order and as it was announced each
party had now selected candidates
Nov. must decide whether Pike
would still preserve her greenness.
The wife of one of the members
of the club sent in a request that
her husband be dissuaded from join
ing the church lest he become a
shouter and then there would be
no living with him.
E. P. US. lazy John was proposed
for membership in the club and a
stir of disgust was evident. Some
were willing he should be ballotted
for, but the respectable members
slid off the rail and started home
leaving the birds of feather to
flock.
Some members still persist in try.
ing to make hay while it rains,
and one backwoods member asked
how he could get feed for his horses
with no currency but the old fash
ioned kind, rail road ties,. This was
II poser, and the committee will
answer later ON
1t is reported that Geo. Horton
has concluded to run for sheriff as
an independent candidate. He is
very acceptable to the public and
many members of the club are hap
py to have such a man to vote
for.
EAEaAp
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-08-26
PERSONAL.

Jabez Simons, one of Greene's
most reputable citizens visited Mil
ford last Friday on business.
I. C. Brown, Secy. of the Monroe
County Agricultural Society, accom-
panied by his wife attended the
races at P. j. couple of days last
week, and also made brief stay at
Milford.
Ii. G.. Cunningham, of Port Jer-
Wis, is partly spending his vacation
in this vicinity soliciting subscrip-
tions to history of the war with
Spain.
DIR. Otis Avery, of Honesdale,
probably the oldest practicing dem
tist in the U. S. has just celebrat-
ed his 80 birthday. He has applied
the forceps for 65 years and for As
where he now resides.
A passion flower vine in the yard
of the Vandermark Hotel attracts
much attention. The flowers are
unique and beautiful beyond de-
scription. They last one day and
then fade. There are still many
blossoms on the plant and 1t is
we'll worth viewing.
George Panley, a post Office en-
ployee, and Albert Berkey, of Eas-
ton, have been fishing this week at
Courtright's, in Porter, with un-
usual success. On the way to Mil
ford they saw three bears, an old
one and two cubs.
Miss Edith Houston, Miss Francis
Grimley, Miss Mamie Address, Nor
man Address, William Address,
Thos. Grimley, John Grimley and
and G. F. Brinck, all of N. Y, are
sojourning at the Ferry with VIM.
Kilsby in Dingmans.
Miss Fannie Lutz, who for several
weeks has been visiting in Decker
town, returned to Milford this week.
Harry Milligan was the holder of
the lucky number at the drawing
last Saturday night for wheel at
Rutan's He had the choice of the
shop and took a "Barckley."
1t is reported that President Nc
Kinley, Vice President Hobart, and
Attorney General Griggs will visit
Lake Hopatcong this week. The
two latter gentlemen are members
of the Country Club, which owns a
house at the lake.
Col. A. e. Lewis has returned to
Milford after an absence of several
weeks.
Rev. w. R. Neff, of the M. E.
Church, is absent on his vacation,
and his pulpit will be occupied next
Sabbath morning and evening by
Mrs. Whitehead, of Dlngmans.
L. S. Hoffman, of the East Strouds.
burg Lumber Co., was in Milford
Tuesday OH business matters.
Jacob Fromme Esq. of New York
a brother of the Register of that
city, is sojourning at the Hotel
Fauchere.
The marriage of Miss Sunshin c
Donaldson, of Ardtornish Farm in
Delaware to Frank Ford of N. Y
will take place in st Johns Church
to morrow.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-08-26
NOTICE TO BUILDERS.

The School Directors of Dingman
Township will receive bids on Sat
urday, Sept. 8, at 2 P. NJ, on the
grounds, for rebuilding the school
house at Germantown. Plans may
bel seen on the day of sale. By or
der Of TIE BOARD.
Dingman Twp, Aug Is. sw
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-08-26
Real Estate Transfers.

Maurice S. Quinn, ct. ux. to
Charles Grassman, dated July IL,
1898, farm in Westfall, 90 acres ;
consideration, $500
Calvin Van Benscoten, Jr., ct. al,
to William H. Van Benscoten, dated
July "a. 1897, lot in Lac kawaxen ;
con. 81.
William Ii. Van Benscoten, et.ux.
to Walter S. Palmer, dated July 26,
town lots in Lackawaxen consider
alton $3.50.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-08-26
EXCURSION TO oARBoxDALE.

The Erie wilIafford our people a
ride over the famous Gravity Rail
road from Honesdale to Carbondale
on Monday Aug. 20, at the popular
rate of $1.00 from Port Jervis to
Carbondale and return. This is one
Of the most interesting and delight
full excursions ever offered and no
doubt a large number of people
from this vicinity will take this
opportunity 20 visit Carbondals and
the coal mines. The special train
will leave Port Jervis at 9.15 a m.
Monday, August 20, and remember
the fare is only $1.OO for the round
trip.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-08-26
CHEAP EXCURSION.

On Sunday August %, a great
social gathering will take place at
Binghamton and its beautiful Ross
Park. Friends and residents from
the valleys of the Delaware" "Sus-
quehanna" "Chemung" and "Canis-
teo" will meet and join with friends
in the modern ''parlor city" for a
day of pleasant social recreation.
The popular Erie r. R. Co, has made
this occasion possible by offering
cheap excursions from P. j., Homes
dale, Carbondale, Hornellsville and
all intermediate stations at rates
that are cheaper than staying at
home. Every body and their neigh
bors are going.
Train will leave P. J. at 1880.
Fare round trip only s1.25. 2w.
The Middletown Morning Forum
has new owners, who for the pres.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-08-26


week and have had lots of time to hold
down the Nail Keg, so 1 concluded to
change the style of my letter and let you
see how you like it.
CHURCH AFFAIRS
The S. S. Picnic last Thursday did not
attract very large crowd. Dinner was
served in the church.
Communion Service was held Sunday
evening last.
The NJ. E. S. S. is making preparations
for an entertainment to be given In the
near future.
Builder Ed Brown, Henry Canine, OF
Milford, Fred Goble, of Port Jervis, and
Chas. Gran, of Hainesville, were present
Saturday at the meeting of the Committee.
Bids will be openel next Saturday and
the question then will oe settled, church
or no church.
PERSONALS.
Miss Johanna Spoer. of Astoria, L. l., is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Randle Sayre
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo Westbrook and fam
lily of, Jersey city, are stopping at George
Armstrong;.
Prof. w S. Casterlin, of Pittston, Pa,
made a short call here last week.
Hiram Hankins, of Bevans, was up here
Thursday.
Miss A. E. Casterlin is still in critical
condition.
Aunt Hannah Westbrook has presented
to the l.. A IS fancy sofa pillow of silk
aud velvet artistically worked by her own
hands Aunt Hannah is now over seventy
years ofage.
Cyrus Custard looks as hale as he did
twenty years ago when he resided in Mon
tague.
II. of Layton passed tn rough here Fri
day. met him in Milford and we enjoy
ell pleasant chat. VIII he please accept
our thanks for the favor shown us last
week.
Floyd Goble, of Port Jervis drove here
Saturday.
GENERAL TOPICS.
Which is the nearest way homer
Did you get a soakingf
Lightning struck chestnut tree near
Shady Glen, a ladder leaning against a
cherry tree near the barn of Jackson
Brink and finished up Gottfried Wieland'i
pear tree
John Kyle lost his cow last week He
found her with her neck broken.
Pat. Dannchue, of Port Jervis, was the
owner Of the fine young mare which died
last Thursday on the farm Of G. d. West
brook.
John Blgart has been appointed mem
Der of the Democratic Central COMMITTEES
from this town.
Harold Chambers and G. d. WestbroOh
will serve as petit jurors at the Septem
Der term of our County court.
Contractor Sam Raymond, of Port Jer
Wis, has completed the new dwelling hous'
of Loren It. Cole. The building is an or
nament to the town and credit to tn,
builder
Jake McCarty expects fair crop o
peaches.
Amy one who will steal out Of parson
age garden will do worse.
The old settler remarked: Tappan
town has its six months Raines' Law
license.
The time for Montague caucuses an'
election is drawing near and New Yorl
State saloon, about one hundred feet from
the Montague polling place, scoops il
all the benefit.
Some people are never satisfied witt
what the Lord has given them. The
crave everything In sight, and still wan
more
Who ever heard of Indians buryin
shovels and plOw sharesl But then tn
fools ar not all dead yet, and give us Al
old fool for big fool.
If somebody don't have nice time be
fore they get through, I'll be darned If
write any more while sitting ON the
u NAIL KEe,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-08-26

Dewey viii dock and clean his
ships in the British yards at Hong
Kong.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-08-26
MONTAGUE.
CAESAR.

Mr.. EDITOR: 1t has been such damp
week and l have had lots of time to hold
down the Nail Keg, so 1 concluded to
change the style of my letter and let you
see hnYY Won like it,
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1898-11-18
The Big Lawsuit.

We published in recent is
sue of this paper an account OF a
suit by several banks at Buffalo,
N. Y, against the Buffalo City
Mills, A. ]. Brown and others
for Injunction of $4,000 dam
ages and stated same would be
heard at Manteo, N. c., and
that Pruden &Pruden and Shep
pard and Busbee represented the
plaintiffs. We are informed the
case was heard and F. Fl. BUS
bee and E. F. Aydlett represent
ed the defendants and that the
Judge allowed the defendants
to go on aud remove the tim Der
cut upon giving a bond of $1,000.
It seems that the big claims OF
the plaintiffs did not amount to
much upon a hearing before the
court.
We understand that the case
will stand for bearing at the next
term of Dare court ana deienants
will claim large damages for the
Injunction sued out b. plains
tiffs.