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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-08

to let the office remain under civil
service rule. AS soon as he car
find time, President Mckinley will
take up the matter and settle it,.
1t is still generally believed in Wash
ington that it is to be put out side
of the civil service.
The stamp section of the War
Revenue law has not been as trouble
some to put into effect rs many pre-
dicted So far as Washington is
concerned, the new law, which went
into effect on the first of the pres
ent month, has made more umuse-
ment than real tt uble. Paying
tcllers of banks were surprised at
the large number of their depogitors
who didn't know that revenue
stamp had to be attached to their
checks, but they didn t cash any un-
til the required stamp had been
stuck on, About every other person
who filed a telegram registered
kick when informed that it would
not be accepted until stamped, and
wanted to know why the telegraph
company did not stand this tax.
Some dealers are trying to profit
largely by the stamp tax by adding
five or ten cents to tho price of ar
ticles which are taxed something
like one-eighth of one cent, bnt
their customers as a rule are calling
them down.
The opposition to annexation is
dying hard, but there is no doubt
that it is dying. 1t is doubtful
whether 1t has strength enough to
keep up the fight all this week. It
is expected that u vote will be taken
in the Senate on the annexa tion res
olution this week. If the resolution
be adopted by the middle of the
week, this will probably be the last
week of this session of Congress, as
there is little else in the way of adj
journment.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-08
PERSONAL.

j. H. Ludwig. of Montague, ell
ioyed the Milford celebration
Oscar M Brink spent the 4ih
with his family on George st.
George Beck, of Newark. is visit
ing friends here for a few days.
Will Geiger, of Newark. visited
friends in town during the nation
al holiday.
Mary Drake. of Scranton, is visit
ing the family of o. NJ Brink on
George street
Mrs. Marin Klaer, of Stroudsburg,
is visiting her father r. c. Bull, on
Broad Street.
Mrs Boyd of Washington is visit
ing her d,ughter Mrs Taos. Mich ia
1T the parsonage.
Miss Kirkhride, of Westchrstor,
Pa, is visiting her friend Miss
Brown at the Homestead.
s. D. Van Campen, of Decker
town, spent the Fourth with the
family of G. w Bull, Esq.
The six sons of Mrs. Rudolph,
Edward, Frank. John, Albert, Louis
and George, visited her on the
Fourth.
Mrs. j. F. Dooley and son, of
Waymart, accompanied by Miss
Anna Kipp, left for home Tuesday
morning
HiramWestbrook, of Ridgewood,
NJ. and Howard Demott, of N. Y.
visited Milford friends on the nat
ional holiday.
Miss Blanch Cross is visiting her
friend Edna Fiske who is enjoying an
outing with the family of Chas.
Nobs in Dingman.
Mrs. Emma T. Baker and son
Fraley, whois a student in Steve's
Institute, Hoboken, are home at
Milford for the Summer.
Madam Fauchere Gel ebrated her
10th birthday last Sunday, July 3,
with small company which includ-
ed several relatives and friends.
The whole family of L. w. Arm
strong, with several friends made
his handsome home on High Street
a very merry place during the
fourth.
William Swepenizer, of Greene,
a son of our Burgess and William,
son of d S. Lee, of Stroudsburg
candidate for state Senator were Wis
itors at Milford last Friday.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-08
Electric Light in the Coun.
tV

G. N. Boileau, of N. Y, with his
wife, and Joseph F. N. Boileau, of
the same city, whose first Fourth of
July visit it was to the old home,
and John Rickert and wife, of Brook
lyn, John Sabastier and wife of
New York, and Jacques DePolier,
of Brooklyn, visited the home of C.
j. Boileau in Dingman Twp, over
the holiday just past. During the
evening they had fine display of
fireworks and a ball was given, in
which large number of the neigh
borhood people participated. To
add to the novelty of the occasion
the house was lighted by electricity.
The motive power is furnished by q
small turbine wheel which drives a
dynamo of forty candle power. The
plant was erected by G. N. Boileau
who is an electrician employed by
the Western Electric Co., of N. Y,
and will remain permanently to fur
nish light for the house. This, so
far as we know, is the first utiliza-
tion of electricity for light in Pike
County.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-08
Adjourned Court.

AT the Court held July all the
Judges present.
The Treas. acknowledged several
deeds forlands sold at tax sale.
In the matter of P. A. l.. Quick
VS.. Milford Township.
Rule to amend record, the court
filed an opinion discharging same.
Petition Of Ralph l. Ford minor
for guardian.
Frank R. Ford appointed to give
bond in $50, 900
Estate Conrad Grob petition of
heirs to have money paid to non
resident guardian. Granted
Estate Stephen Cuddeback decd.
petition of minors to make private
sale of interest in lands for right of
way to M. M. & N. Y. R.R,, sale
ordered.
Adjournmen to August 1st.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-08
Adjournmen to August 1st.
PoselbIe peatItutIon.

Two boys apparently 8 and ~
years old were in Milford Saturday
last asking aid. They gave their
name as Coach. the smaller one
was minus an arm. They stated
the family walked from Dover, N
j., and is now living in a house
back of Cummings in Westfall, the
father is sick and there are five
children Of whom the larger was the
eldest. If this story is true it is a
proper matter for the authorities to
investigate.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-08
THE WAR With SPAIN.
Our Victorious Army and Navy.
SEVERE LOSSES ON BOTH SIDES. GER
VERA's FLEET DESTROYED. SAN
T1AGO SURROUNDED by THE
ARMY

All last week severe fighting oc-
Cured around Santiago, and grad
ually, though with considerable
loss, our army approached nearer
its Notifications.
July 81 General Shafter demand
ed its surrender, which was refused.
and at the request of the foreign
oonsuls, he delayed action until noon
of the 5th.
Saturday morning at }. 80 Admiral
Cervera attempted with his fleet to
escape from the harbor and at 2p.m.
the last, the Cristabal Colon, had
run ashore sixty miles west of San
tiago, and let down her colors. The
Infanta Maria Teresa, Oquando, and
Vizcaya were forced ashore, burned
and blown up within twenty miles
of the harbor, and the Furor and
Pluton were destroyed within four
miles of the fort. But one man was
lost on our side, w H. Ellis, of the
Brooklyn, and two wounded, while
the enemy lost several hundred
from gunfiro explosions and drown
ing, and thirteen hundred, includ-
ing Cervera himself, were taken
prisoners. The American vessels
were practically untouched.
Admiral Dewey telegraphed July
1 that the three transports and the
Charleston had arrived at Manila,
having captured oe the way Guam,
Ladrone Islands, June 21, and
brought the six officers and fifty
four men from the garrison.
June 80 the Spanish gunboat
Leyte came out of river near Ma
nila and surrendered with fifty-four
officers and ninety-four men.
1t has been deemed advisable to
reinforce General Shafter before he
attempts to storm Santiago, hence
the bombardment has been deferred
until the troops now being sent ar
rive. This may consume several
days.
Gen. Linares army has also been
reinforced by 5000 troops.
In the sea fight Spain lost six
ships, 300 killed, $50 wounded, and
1900 prisoners.
Our loss in and around Santiago
during the week of battle will reach
in killed and wounded fully 1900.
Our loss in commanders was large,
fully fifty having fallen.
Admiral Camara's fleet is now
passing through the Suez Canal.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-08
LEDGEDALE.

Mrs. Geo. Schaffer and children, OF
Washington, Pa, are taking their vaca-
ton at her old home in Simonstown.
+. B. and ella Simons, Clara Frlsbie
and Charles Killam attended the festival
In Paupac last Thursday evening at Mr..
Guests.
NJ. A. Reidy rides new wheel.
Julian Morss, of Scranton, spent Sun
day with Ira Killam and family.
Mr.. A. r Spioer, of Holllsterville, spei. {
a few days last week looking after the bark
that is being peeled in this place. He
stopped with Ira Killam
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-08
ereat Ocean caIamItx.

The French line steamship La
Bourgogne collided last Monday
morning with the British ship Gro
martyshire in a dense fog about go
miles south of the Sable Islands.
There were us persons on board
when the collision occurred, and of
these $40 were lost. Many were
well known and residents of N. Y.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-08

Jervis arrived, and enlivened the
town with soul-stirring music and
Milford was filled with patriotism
and ready for the days events.
The parade was formed on Centre
Square, under the direction of Col.
A. E. Lewis, Chief Marshal, assisted
by j. g. Bull and A. s. Dingman.
The order was: Carriage with ora
tors of the day, then came the Town
Council and distinguished citizens,
followed by the band and the chief
and assistants of the fire department
with Van Denmark and Sawkill
Hose Companies and the Hook and
and Ladder truck, and a company
of amateur firemen mo. g." con-
sisting of small boys who marched
well and gave good promise of being
worthy successors when the time
arrives, A nondescript float fol-
lowed, managed by musical cou-
pie, who from their elevation were
in difficulty with the numerous
wires which crossed their pathway
and occasioned unfortunate breaks
in their strains. Rutan showed a
novel wheel nicely decorated, and
VanTassel had one of his gaily capar
isoned steeds in line. A masked gem
tleman officiated as captain and men
to a flying battery of light artillery.
The firemen all looked we'll and pre-
sented very natty appearance in
their neat uniforms The parade
was orderly and reflected credit on
the individual members, and general
management. Nothing occurred to
distract or disturb the orderly ar
rangement and all acquitted them-
selves satisfactorily. There were
three entries for the bicycle race
John Aldrich, Henry Rosset and
Geo. Smith. The course was to the
Half Way House and return. The
return was in the order named and
the time "a and 25 minutes. The
distance is supposed to be a little
more than seven miles total.
Ominous, but welcome clouds,
gathered about noon, and it seemed
as though the afternoon events
would be superseded by the ele-
ments, but after the heavens had
furnished modicum of ice to those
who had not previously supplied
themselves, the sun partially as
serted his supremacy, but with
diminished fervor, and the crowd
assembled at the ball grounds, and
a creased pole performance took
place in which Will Owens succeed
ed in capturing the prize.
Mr.. Bayard Nichols read the Dec
laration of Independence and Revs.
Neff, Lassiter and Nichols each
made brief addresses of a patriotic
nature.
The ball game followed, which
was distinguished by the usual
kicking, and finally ended at an in
definite inning with an uncertain
score, it being conceded, however,
that the Dingman nine had the most
runs to its credit.
The firemen's ball, in the even
ing, attracted a crowd, and afforded |
a good time to the participants,
while adding some seventy five dol !
lars to the funds of the Department, ]
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-08
Real Estate Transfers.

Stephen STD ohm to VIM. Il. Lent,
dated June 20 lots 500 & s1l Mata-
moras consideration nominal.
Alice c. Rodgers and husband to
Leroy E. Kipp. dated June z, 1875
acres part of Ludwig Vandermark ;
consideration nominal.
Jennie King, et.al. to Bate Wood,
dated July 1,-4 acres in Lackawax-
en- con. 300.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-08
Arm Broken

Last Friday evening as Mrs.J. F.
Dooley and son and Mrs ]. A. Kipp
were returning from a visit to the
Delaware Water Gap, when near
Shawnee, having taken the wrong
road, in attempting to turn around
the wagon was overturned, throw
ing the occupants out. Mrs. Dooley s
left arm was broken between
the elbow and shoulder, and Mrs.
Kipp had her wrist somewhat in
jured.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-08

and well-shaded porches and charm
ing surroundings. No more ideal
spot can be found for rest and en-
ioyment of the country than this
home separated from and yet with
in easy access to the Borough,
which, from its commanding situa-
ton, it overlool1s.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-08
TEACHERS wAMTEDI

Five teachers in the Independent
School District of Milford, one each
for the Grammar, intermediate
and first and second Primary, and
one for Shooopee. Also Janitor for
the Borough building. Applica-
cations will be received until July
8, 1898. Address,
II. E. EMERsOE, Secy..
June p, '9s Milford, Pa.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-08

This house was first opened for
boarders last year under the man
of ToSias Nelson. So great
was its popularity that it's accom-
modations have been largely in
creased by additions during the past
winter. 1t is most beautifully To-
Gated just across the Van Denmark
Greek at the extreme end of Broad
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-08
a. EvenIng VIII oIbson.

Sawkill House, Saturday, July 10,
at O'Clock. Benefit Presbyterian
Church. Admission 25 cents.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-08

Street, a charming view of which it
commands. In front of the house
Is a small pond and the ripping
water tumbling over the dam under
the stone bridge makes soothing and
refreshing music. A large farm,
managed in connection, affords the
freshest vegetables and the purost
milk. The picture shows the wide
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-08

The NJ e. Church fair Monday
evening was we'll attended and net
ted the comfortable little sum of
$50.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-08
OoMMuNICArEp-
DINaMAN TWP, July s, 1s9

OlNOMAh W., Ouly D, lOJO.
Last week an interesting letter
from w. w. Horner, our friend of
the frozen feet, appeared lin the
newspaper published opposite Koch
ler's barber shop, so l send this
episode to the one opposite the 9TH
er barber shop, thinking that the
whole story may amuse and enter
tain our taxpayers, at least it has
the novelty of never yet having
been published 1t is in the nature
of a communication from one of our
.Overseers to the Township Auditors
and while no especial terms of en-
dearment are invoked, the dear
part seems to be quite evident. 1t
is as follows:
DiEgman Twp. to
John A. Fisher, Dr., as Overseer of
Poor for 1897,
To transporting w. w. Horner
to Soldiers Home, Aug. 8,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-08

Milford Current Prices.
July 8th.
Flour Dbl. SO 90, feed CSC owt., but
ter is, eggs doz. 16, sugar e lbs)42,
hams lb. ~, hams Cal. 10.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-08

Little Jack Horner lay up at Dorey' s
Eating his ChucktowD pie.
He stuck in his thumb,
And pulled out a plum,
But this rambling bum
And the Johnny boy
Make our faces wry.
TAXPAYER,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-04

The absence of Judge Thomas
at this session of the court of ap'
meals defers a great many opinions
that are of considerable Importance
to the people. Outside of the hoI
ale eases which were to have beer
disposed of to-day, there wer'
numerous other cases which woul'
have been settled and the opinion
handed down would have served a
a precedent in a score of case
which are now troubling the mind
of many attorneys. Indian Terri
tory has a number of attorneys VIII
rank up in the front, and they ar
ambitious and want to keep u
with those of their brethren in tn
Jurisdictions surrounding those G
the Territory. Failure this tim
is unfortunate and expensive
Capital.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-04

General Garcia, the Cuban lead
er, who has given the Americans
considerable trouble, has now ex-
perienced a change of heart and
mas decided that Cuban independ-
ence is impracticable at present
and that the American policy is the
best.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-04

: The secretary of the navy has
directed that all vessels of war now
in the service be retained in COM
mission. The government pro-
poses to be in a position to dis
patch a strong feet to the coast of
Spain if it becomes necessary to
compel a compliance with the de-
mands made.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-04

For broken surfaces, sores, insect
bites, burns, skin diseases and es-
pecially piles theie is one reliable
remedy, DeNitt's Witch Hazel Saive.
When you call FOR DeWitt's don't ac-
cept counterfeits or frauds. You
Will not be disappointed with De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. City Drug
Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-04

Truth wears well. People have
learned that DeWitt's Little Early
Risers are reliable little pills for
regulating the bowels, curing consti-
patton and sick headache They
don't gripe. City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-04

E. c. Blanks, of Lewisville, Texas,
write that one box of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve was worth $4,000 to him.
1t cured his piles of ten years stand
ing. He advises others to try It.
It also cures eczema, skin diseases
and obstinate sores. City Drug
Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-04

When you call for DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve the great pile cure, don't
accept anything else. Don'tbe talk
ed into accepting a substitut, for
piles for sores, for burns. City Drug
Gfor0
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-04

The report of public morals of
the Indian and Oklahoma Terri
tories made to the Episcopal Church
Conference shows that they are az
high as in the States.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-04

The household remedy is Hunts
Lightning Oil. All aches and pains
quickly relieved Satisfaction or
money refunded.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-04

Old fashions in dress may be re-
vived, but no old-fashioned midicine
can replace Chamberlin's Collie,
Cholera and Diarr9a Remedy. For
sale by City Drug Store and T. N.
Coleman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-04
Honest Convictions.

All the bad men are not inside
the prison walls.
Men and watches are judged by
their works-both have wheels.
If some men would lose their
regulations, they would be all
right.
A man can never tell what he
would do in pinch until the police
pinch him.
well, let us drop the subject"
said the sheriff. The deputy then
sprung the trap.
A man may be honest as the day
is long, and then do lot of mis-
chief at night.
A lady named Crimes will soon
appear on the lecture platform.
She wont commit herself.
Many a good man has fgont
wrong" beeause there was nOguide
board to direct him on the righ'
road.
I'VE honor the man who acts on
his honest conviction" says al
exchange. That's ME. am hon
est. but I'm doing my best to ac
If ont inst the same.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-04

1t is said the train robbers have
left Oklahoma and gone to Kan
sas City.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-04

A temporary injnction has been
granted restraining the sale of the
Dallas street railroad.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-04

The Greek nation is infested b!
a gang of whisky peddlers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-04

There is talk of building an elec-
tric railway between Fort Gibson
and Tahlequah.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-04

There is much talk of erecting
paper mill at Fort Gibson
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-04

A stubborn cough or tickling in the
throat yields TO One Minute Cough
Cure. Harmless in effect, touches
the right spot. reliable and just what
is wanted. 1t acts, at once. City
Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-04

FoUND-Two keys With German
silver. tag, tied With cord cord. Apply
ARDMoREITE Office. ut. 3-t 81
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-04

Beggs' German Salve is used in
every house, writes one man from q
town. Entire neighborhOod use it,
for piles, cuts, burns, bruises and all
skin diseases. The fame Of its cures
necessarily spread from town to
town; friends tell friends what
Beggs' German Save has done, and
the whole people acknowledge its
merit, its healing qualities and its
power of allaYing pain.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-04
Remember the Place,
Sounds Elshy.

A negro named SNOWFALL rob-
bed white man at GOOdland l..
T., thirty-One years ago of $l2OO
in gold. The negro has just been
arrested and all the money found
in his trunk.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-10-04

Horse and cattle thieves abound
around Choctaw City.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-19
TO TREAT WITH INSURGENTS.
AutOnOmist Commissioners to Ascer-
tatrs If the Armistice VIII BE Acc

AutOnOmist Commissioners to Ascer-
tafrs If the Armistice VIII Be Ac-
cepaed.
Havana, April 49, - Seniors Pedro
Rabeii, colonial secretary of posts and
COMMUNICATIONS, Dolse Giberga and
Leopoldo Sofa, we'll known lawyer,
designated by the autonomist govern
ment as parliamentary commission
to approach the insurgent leaders III
Eastern Cuba, left by rail for Bata-
bano, for which point they will pro-
coed by coast steamer to Santa Cruz
del Sur, to ascertain whether the in
surgent government in the Province OF
Puerto Principe will accept the ar
mistice. If received the commission
will indicate a neutral zone and pro-
posi- conditions and a place of meeting.
Seniors Juan Ramirez and Silvestre
Anciada, prominent autonomists and
members of the Central committee,
have been appointed by the committee
with the same end in view. They nave
gone to Santa Cruz del Sur, where
they will use their influence in the
name OF the autonomist party, but in
dependently of the parliamentary COM
mission. There are great expectations
as to the result which is anxiously
awaited.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-19
Grand stand Ere

st. Louis, April 10. - The second
game of baseball between the Browns
and Chicagos at Sportsman's Park
was called at 4:05 p. NJ, at the begin
ming of the second inning, by the
breaking out of fire which destroyed
the entire grand stand, pavilions, one
OF the bleachers and the club offices
and residence of Chris Won der Abe.
who loses everything. The total loss
is estimated at about 100000, with
$50, 900 insurance. Four or five thou
SAND spectators were present No
lives We're lost but fifteen men were
injured.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-19
Financin. for Us,

Havana, April 19.-The evening pa
pers continue their attacks on Consul
General Lee in most violent terms.
They comment on the fictitious
riches" of the United States, and they
say there is $1,OOO,O0O,G0O in circula-
ton in that country and debt of ST.
OOO,OOO,OOO. In the event of war it
will be necessary to raise in Europe
immense loans of $2,OOO,OOO,O0O, as
war will prevent the raising of funds
in the United States, where the finan-
cial system is a poor and dangerous
one. The mere announcement of a
threatened conflict with maratime
nation, these journals declare, will
produce financial crisis throughout
the country.