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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-14
THE COUNTY BUDGET READY.
WILL BE PASSED UPON By THE
COMMISSIONERS TO-DAY.

= viii Then Go Before the Grand
IurS of the Superior Court for Its
consideration and ActiOn-Does
Nat Indicate That There Will Be
ANY Increase in the Tax Rate.
-Roard Of Education May Ask for
More Money Than the Commission
ors Put In-Expenses of the City
Court Increased.
r,ba county Commissioners will hold
their regular monthly meeting at the court
house this afternoon.
The principal feature of interest to be
considered by the board to-day is the bud
Get for the current year. This has been
nnt in shape by the budget committee,
which is in fact the committee of the
whole board.
The committee of the whole held meet
ing some time ago and figured out the
nrobsble expenses for the current year.
and these were put into the budget. That
budget will be passed upon by the COM
rissioners at their meeting this afternoon
and then it will go before the present grand
Jury Of the Superior Court.
The grand jurys recommendations with
regard to many features of the budget Is
final. As a rule of late years the grand
Jury has been Increasing the budget in
some PARTICULARS though cutting it down
in others. Last year a considerable amount
was added to the appropriation for educa-
stion This year the education account has
been put at S0,OOO the amount the county
has generally paid, but it may be that
a request will be put before the grand
budget as put in shape by the committee
of the whole this year, as will be seen, is
considerably less than the budget as ap-
proved by the grand jury last year. Still
the commissioners were able to cut down
the expenses, so that the assessment was
considerably decreased.
1t was thought that the appropriation
for roads this year would be considerably
decreased, but from the budget as pre-
pared the decrease has been small 1t
may be, however, that the full amodht
put in by the County Commissioners will
not be levied.
The City Court expenses have increased
by reason of the recent act of the legls-
lature putting all the burden of the City
Court on the county, and there is of course
an increase in the account for elections
on account of the fact that this is an cleo
ton year for both state and county off,
GERS.
The budget as prepared by the com
mittee of the whole, and as it will be pre-
sented to-day with some comparative fig
ures below is as follows:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-14

County tax rate for 1897. $3.50 on $1,OOc
The foregoing budget will, no doubt be
approved by the board as it stands. 1t
Will then go before the grand jury, and a
report upon 1t will be made by that body
in its general presentments. No doubt the
expenses for the year will be considerably
under that limit
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-14
MISCELLANEOUS.

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BEFORE YOU BUY OR SELL PROP
erty. consult Robert II. Tatem, real estate
dealer No. York street. west.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-14
nOARDING.
SUMMER RESORTS.
BUSINESS CHANCES.

$3.50 INVESTED ACTUALLY EARN
ing IS per cent weekly profits; rare
chance; no stock or Klondike scheme; safs
enterprise; control capital yourself d.
Sloane, ITO st. Paul street. Baltimore. Md.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-14
EnR HENT-HnusEs.

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FOR RENT, NEW BRICK DWELLING
north side Of Jones street second east
of Lincoln. Koilock & Screven.
FOR RENT, MODERN LITTLE
home, sH Barnard, with range, bath, rot
water, gas and heater; also. nat OF four
, rooms Apply at corner.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-14

FOR SALE TYBEE BEACH LOTS:
choice locations; S0x200 each; large enough
for eight cottage Sites c. Fl. Dorset.
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RON sALE-REAL EsrArE.

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FOR SALE, JULlANTON PLANTA-
ton. beautifully situated on the eastern
branch OF Sapelo river. opposite United
States quarantine station; health perfect.
For particulars apply to Mrs. Julia f.
Palmer, Daren. Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-14

1T, temperature; "V, velocity of wind.
j. M. Sherier,
Observer Weather Bureau
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-05-06
Ancient History.

The Sussex Register notes in its
Ancient History that April 8, 1859.
Jonathan Whitaker was elected
President of the Farmers Bank, of
Vantage.
May 21, the feeling which had Leen
increasing over the death, March y g.,
of Helena S., wife of Solomon Cole,
of Montague, eliminated in an in
vestigation. At her sickness, March
Il, she was attended by DR. Schim-
mel and was improving, either three
or four days later, Dr. Wickham, Of
Port Jervis, was called. He saw
her the 21st, prescribed for her, and
she died the same day in commissions.
She carried a life insurance policy of
"a 900, which had been assigned to
her husband, and the company be-
coming suspicious, the body was
exhumed and an investigation COM
menced.
May 20, dwelling and store house
of Amos Van Etten, at Hainesvllle,
occupied by James Nyce, burned.
Fire discovered at 2 p. m, Sunday,
in the dwelling, and fam es soon
spread to store house, 10 feet away.
The goods from the store were piled
on a wagon and took fire, and were
nearly ruined by fire and water.
Loss, $4,000 insurance, 1,31O.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-05-06
ON THE CRACKER BAR
BEL

NEWsY ITEMS FROM DINGMANs FERRY.
have returned from my vaca-
ton and on opening the box left for
items, found little in it except trash,
which consisted of poetry, dime
novels, blood and thunder literature.
Goldfish couchant, pigmy warriors,
etc. Among the good things was
that spike from the Nail Keg of
Montague, which penetrated the
minds of our voters. and at the last
election, they voted in the Jersey
style for whom they pleased. The
result so far is fiattering, for they
selected and elected four good
supervisors, who are racing neck
and neck to see who will do the
most and best work on the roads.
The tax is about all worked and
they will come under the wire near
ly even. One is quite handicapped
by a few road hogs, who will not
furnish the material which makes
first class highways. They have
plenty of it which is really in their
way and would be benefit to them
to be removed. l noticed that Ii d,
of Layton, was missing last week,
but hope he is not lost for want
him to know that my box contained
an item about my Lazy John. His
honest John is not in it with my
John, who went to Brooklyn last
fall after fitted him with pair
of walking shoes, and now wants
to return and fish for trout. He
will receive a warm reception if he
returns to this County Schultz,
the New Yorker, who pulled hemp
in Milford last year, was told to get
out and stay out, but he foolishly
came back and put us to lot of
trouble and expense to get rid of
him. My John has criminal
charge lodged against him here and
if he comes back he may get free
board for awhile and we will have
to pay the bills.
1 have a twin brother it seems.
Well, Caesar is all right. l notice
that the same rat which was nib
bling at II. S. VS. heels, was after
mine and yours while 1 was gone
and is still at them.
Dick, of Montague, seems to have
left and his place is taken by Fritz,
of the Brick House. Kind regards
to unser Fritz.
Ran Van Gorden is a model land
lord. He caters literally to all
comers and has erected fresh
water pump and bucket, to refresh
the four r-legged donkeys, and fur
nishes a glass to refresh the other
kind, who are fond of clear, pure.
water.
n d TT
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-05-06

All dealers, brokers, butchers, NOR
chants, and eatine house Keepers and 9th
ers who are required to pay mercantile
taxes in the County Of Pike are rated and
assessed as Will appear opposite their re
spective names, and they nre hereby noti-
tled Tint the dnY OF npnenl will be on
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-05-06

Billiard and Bowling Saloons and Ten
Pin Alleys-for one alley or Table, $50,
and for each additional Alloy or Table. $40
Mechanics and manufacturers of all
kinds who sell merchandise to the amount
OF 5000 above their own manufacture are
l4th class and pay 81. Sales Of $1,000 and
less than 5000 are 18th class and pay $40.
butchers who purchase cattle, hogs, etc.
killed and dressed and sell the meat are
liable TO the payment Of mercantile tax
Eating houses, Restaurants, Cafes and
Oyster Saloons where spirituous or malt
liquors are not sold are taxed as follows:
Tax Glass
Sales Of 500 and less than $1,000 90 s
1000 5000 900 z
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-05-06
a Rather Poor Lob

1t has often been remarked that
when a man boasted that he was
self made he generally relieved the
Almighty of considerable response
bility for an Indifferent piece of
workmanship and in the story of
DIR. Talmage given below from the
Ladies' Home journal he seemed
willing to have the odium of a poor
job, rest on member of his family
rather than attempt to shift it.
The famous DR.. Talmage has a son
Frank, who has followed his father
into the pulpit and is now pastor in
Chicago.
Naturally, it has often interested
the friends of both to know the opin-
ion of the Elder Talmage of his son s
powers as u preacher.
One day a seedily dressed and un-
kempt beggar approached DR.. Tai
mage for aims, the famous clergyman
does not, however, believe in en-
couraging the practice of begging.
Seeing that he was playinga a helpless
game he said as last argument:
"But, DIR. Talmage, am one of
your son S converts. "A quizzical look
came into the clergyman's eyes as
he regarded his unkempt implorer
from head to foot, and remarked
with grin, "Well, you look like one
of Franks jobs.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-05-06
a soLILooUV
STORY OF OLD DOG TRAY SUGGESTS
REFLECTION.

STORY OF OLD DOG TRAY SUGGESTS
REFLECTION.
Seemingly we have faint recol-
lection that at some time in the past
of having read in scripture lesson,
or Don Quixote or something of that
sort, of some good man having fallen
among thieves and other disreput-
able gentry and being robbed, beaten
and otherwise maltreated. Perhaps
it is partly the primer lesson of old
dog Tray that still fingers in memory
and has become mixed up and part
of other matter that at some time or
other has gone into the storehouse
of mind for a time of need. At any
rate this seems a time of need, my
time of need, and Honest Johns"
reminder last week that my picture
is inthe "Mickey's" rogues gallery
to be made sport of by low buffoons,
suggests to me that 1 deserve some-
thing OF the like sympathy that any
good man is entitled to who has fall
en- among thieves. 1t is possible
that am figuratively like old dog
Tray and am in, or have been in bad
company. TO the extent that have
in the past joined issue with a "Sand
Bur-, "Ninetti, and an Honest? ?
john" I plead guilty. He who
handles Goals will be defiled to some
extent, and while it has been some
times a pleasure to jab the pen into
their dirty epidermis, it has always
been ignoble work for the pen. To
roughly handle the mephitis amer
icana is to provoke a noisome odOr,
and how should l expect that the
stirring up of these animals, in the
style that seemed necessary j, would
not result in something to equal the
monkey cage in the Geological Gar
dens. V,r,ly ye have turned the shop
into a den of thieves, and the trans
gressions Of its living pictures are a
stencil in the nostrils of decency.
II.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-05-06
CHARTER NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that an applica-
ton will be made % the Governor OF the
Commonwealth Of PENNSYLVANIA on Tues
day, May "a, 1885 by A w. Balch, G. A.
snyder, II. o ROsenkrans, A. T. Porter,
h. G. Thorpe, and others, under the act
ofassembly approved April ~, 1874, enti-
tied, An act 70 provide for the incorpora-
tion ana regulation Of certain corpora
tlons' and the supplements thereto, for %
charter Of an Intended corporation to be
called "lhe Matamoras Water Com
pany' which corporation is 60 be formed
for the purpose OF supplying water for the
public, in the village of Matamoras in the
Township Of Westfall, County of Pike.
and state of Pennsylvania, and TO persons,
partnerships, and associations, and corpo-
rations, residing therein, and adjacent
thereto, as may desire the same. And for
these purposes to have, possess, and enjoy
all the rights, benefits, and privileges. Of
said act Of assembly and its supplements
Milford, Pa, O. w. BULL,
April 25, 1893 solicitor.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-05-06
HOW THE STATE AIMS
TO AID THE FARMER.

WORK OF THE ECONOMIC zOOLOGIsT.
DR. II. r. Fernald, who has recent.
ly been appointed Economic zoolog-
list to the Department of Agriculture
of Pennsylvania, describes his duties
as being the investigation of all
kinds of animals which are injurious
or beneficial TO field and garden crops
fruit, stock and other agriculture
interests of the state. That this is
an important work shown by the
estimates prepared by competent per
sons at different times and in various
parts of the United States. These
estimates agree in placing the an
nual loss, due to the attacks of in
sects and other enemies of the far
mer and fruit grower, at one-tenth
of his entire crop. In other words
the farmer, in an ordinary year,
pays a direct tax to Nature of one
tenth of all her products, while in
seasons when the pests are unusu-
ally abundant the loss may be as
much as one quarter
If we apply these facts to few
only of the crops of Pennsylvania
we find that the estimated value of
the Wheat, Oats, Barley, Hay, Corn
Potatoes and Tobacco produced in
the State during 1895 was $50, 749, 0S0
while if losses by insect and other
similar causes had been prevented,
it would have deem nearly 800, 900, 900
showing that on these crops alone,
the loss to the State each year is
nearly $10,000,00
This is a large sum and it would
seem impossible, if it were not that
it has always occurred, and a year
without it has never been known.
1t is only when the loss is greater
than usual, that the damage is felt,
and remedies are sought. Yet
more than half of this destruction
could be prevented if knowledge
of how to protect crops from their
foes was general.
1t is to this line of work that the
Zoologist intends to direct his eff
forts, Offering to all who are inter-
ested, information how best to pre-
vent these losses, or to check the
foe when it has already appeared.
In order to do this, and accom-
plish the most far-reaching results
he desires anyone who finds his
crops Of any kind affected by any
insect or other animal, to write him,
sending samples of the injuries, and
if possible, of the animal which
causes the trouble. Allsuch letters
will be promptly answered with sug-
gestions of the best ways to prevent
farther damage, and if the trouble
be serious a personal examination
Will be made All such letters
should be sent to the State zoologist,
Department of Agriculture, at
Harrisburg.
Bulletins describing injurious in
sects and other animals, the work
they do, and how to treat them will
also be published, both in the news
papers and as pamphlets for distri-
button. 1t is hoped in this way to
induce the people of the State to
use the opportunities which have
been prepared for them by the Leg
islature in this line, and in the end,
save many millions of dollars each
year.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-05-06
Mercantile AppraiSement
FOR 1893.

Notice Is hereby given that all whole
sale ana retail dealers engaged in selling
goods, wares, merchandise or other effects
of whatsoever kind or nature. whether of
the growth or product md manufacture
OF the United States or Of any foreign
state and To ell brokers residing in the
County Of Pike and State of Pennsylva.
MIA, that they are classified and assessed
hy the UNDERSIGNED Appraiser Of Mercan-
tile Taxes IN said County for the year a.
d., 1893, as follows:
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-05-06

LACKAwAXEN.
MILFORD ROROuGH-

NJ. G. & G L. Nyce Store "a 75
| A T,ederAr Pool and co -.
Billiard Table W 10
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-05-06
RATIONAL HOTEL.

"A landmark among the hotels Of Wash
ingtoni patronized in former years By
presidents and high officials. Always 4
prime fayorlte. Recently remodeied and
rendered bectcr than ever. Opp Pa. h
K. dep. WALTER BURTON, Res. Mgr.
These hotels are the principal political
rendezvous Of the capital at ali times.
They are the best stopping places at rea-
sOnable rates
@ 9. STAPLES. Proprietor.
O. DEWITT, Manager.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-05-06
Washington Hotels.
RIGGS HOUSE.
MERCANTILE APPRAISER.

The hotel par excellence of the capital.
located within one block Of the White
House and directly opposite the Treasury.
Finest table in the city.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-05-06
WlLLARD'S HOTEL

A famous hOtelry, remarkable for its
historical associations ana lOng-sustained
popularity. Recently renovated, repainted
ana partially refurnished.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-05-06

just try 10c box of Casearets the
finest liver and bowel regulator ever
made
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-05-06
SHOIIOLA

The Appraiser and Treasurer's fees are
% cents in each case, and to be paid in ad-
dition to license. All dealers in the above
list are requested to take up their licenses
at the County Treasurer's office, on or be
fore the first day oJ July next, 1898, after
which they will be placed in the hands Of
a Justice Of the Peace for collection.
Robinson Shepherd,
MEpT ,r-rrr T. mn, re,sr
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-19

from information brought BY the En-
press India that the Spanish did little
bombaridng on their own account in the
Philippine Islands about a fortnight be-
forc Admiral Dewey silsnced their feet
report spanish warships went down to
Cebu where they bom barded the city.
The troops mel no opposition on landing.
the rebels having nbsconded before shot
was fired, taking with them, It Is stated.
$500, QUO In cash. About 80 natives were
killed In the ombardment but no Euro
pean casualuies are reported. Ths for
eigners In business In Cebu hoisted
their national 1axs over their premises
and these were respected by the spanish
admiral. Cebu, which ranks third In the
cities In the Philippines was wrecked by
the bombardment A massacre OF rebels
by the Spanish also preceded Admiral
Dewey's arrival.
Another account from Manila says:
The other day panic was occasionod In
the CITY by the report that suburbs of
Tonde had risen. All the doors and win
dows were closed and the civil guard pa
raded the streets. The real cause OF the
panic was afterward discovered to bo a
surprise by the OWL guards Of a meeting
or insurrectionists in Gale de Cnmda.
Yhe civil guards opened fire on the rebels
and at the same tir,o burst open the
doors Of the house. The rebels offered
stout resistance with long knives and
axes, but the volleys soon settled matters,
seven natives teipg killed. Eight of the
guards were wounded and later two died.
subsequently 20 or 70 persons were cap.
tured and shot without lofs OF time. 1t is
estimated that 200 rebels escaped into the
country
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-19
DID NOT SALUTE
OUR WARSHIPS

Madrid, May 10 8 a, m.-It IL an
nounced in a dispatch received from
Havana that the German warship 1eier
has arrived there. Tbe dispatch aids:
"She did not salute the American
squadron either with ner guns or finR, but
she paid the ususl salutes 80 the forts
here ana her commapder landed and
visited General Blnnco, Admiral Man
terola and the president OF the colonial
government Tbe visits were lengthy
and were marked By extreme cordiality.
The Spanish authorities returned the
visits" The dispatch from Havana also
refers to the reported bpmbardment OF
the forts at Santiago de Cuba yesterday,
auding: mo damage was done, as the
ships were so far distant that the shells
did not reach the land.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-19
Discharged From Service.

The following order was issued from the
adjutant generals department this morn
ing: In accordance with the provisions Of
General Orders No. 26 A. q. o.. X. L.,
o. 6. May 10th, directing the dis ban dment
of Company b. Second Regiment Infan-
try, Brigade II. i. M. the following OIL
GERS anu enlisted men are hereby honor
ably discharged from the militia of the
state. their services being no longer re-
Quired:
Capt. William H. Underwood, First
Lieut.. Daniel b. Tobin, Second Lieut..
William A. Foster, First SerGeants, An
drew Halpin, William M. Trundy,
Edward j. Sicily, Thomas j.
Lynch, John /. Martin; Corporsls
Patrick Burns, Felix q. hachel,
Michael J. fury, Water v. Pem5er, John
Dugan, Michael Harrington; Privntes,
Frank Boss. John +. Bowman, Frank K.
Burns william j. Christmar, George A.
Crofton. Luke CrouGhan. Joseph p. DuRan,
Thomas Il. Ebbitt Patrick j, Ebbitt, John
M. France, Charles II. Gilroy. James F.
Hogan, John T.JermyD, John r. Keating,
Joseph b. Keating, Edward l.. Killkslly,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-19
ATTACKED HIS UNCLE.
A War Volunteer Sentenced TO Imprison-
ment For Assault.

When tho roll Is called at Quonset this
evening Frank McGarrahan won't re
spond. for ne is now serving out n SEN
Ter o. Of 20 days at the county jail tor
making an assault upon his uncle. Patrick
MoGarrahan. at his hore on Richmond
street last evening.
Yesterday morning Frank got 1s hours
leave CT sbsence from camp Dnd was soon
among his old chums. he cilled &C his
unsle's house and insisted on eoing out
aft'r pail of beer, but the uncle objected.
and this mnde the raw recruit mad, aud
he ieran 10 fight on his own hook, but
ne was SION defeated tv n patrolmnn
from Capt. Ccstius's district.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-19

London, May ia dispatch 70 the
Star from Montreal, published today,
says Seror Polo y Bernabe has secured by
cable coal. depot near st. Pierre Mique-
Ion, the French colony or the south
coast of New Foundland, at whioD the
Cadiz squadron will coal. previous to at
tacking the Atlantic seaboard of the,
United states, while the Cape Verde
squadron, commanded by Admiral Ger
vera, draws of the squadrons commanded
py Rear Admiral sampson and Commo-
dore Echley.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-19
Mr.. Taft Fell From Win
dow in AthOl Hotel.
WAS TAKEN SUDDENLYILL
Went 10 window For Air and Fell
While He Was Unconscious.
HE WAS A GRAND ARMY VETERAN

Athol. Mass, May 10 George G. Taft,
a well known citizen CT this place. was
found oesd on tie sidewalk at 1880
o'clock this morn ing having fallen from
n window OF his room on the third floor
OF the Pequoit Horsc.
When night watehman Smith passed
on his rounds at o'clock ho saw Mr..
TAFT near an cpen-xin tow- -siftirg in n
chair apparently asleep. When :he officer
returned holf az Lo.r later he found
the man llfeIess on the pavement. IL -
thought that Mr.. Taft was taken III
during the Eight ana went TO the win
oow for air. and became unconscious and
lost his Dalsncc. Mr. Taft was about ~
years of sse and ieases widow and two
children. lie was commander of Hub
lard H. Smith Post u. "A. X.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-19
ACCIDENT TO THE
CHARLESTON

San Francisco, May 19.-On account Of
trivial accident to her ensers, the
Charleston put back to Mare Island today
for repairs. She will not go to sea for
two days
day yesterday out OF sight of San Fran
Disco, while or compasses were being ad-
Justed and cargo trimmed. When every
thing was in readiness for start on the
long journey the oondensers wers found
to be out Of order. The accident was
trivial but Capt. Glass concluded that It
would be better to return than TO repair
the damage at sea.
The charleston will make another start
within the next two days.