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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-08
POLITICAL NOTES

State Chairman Ellxin has issued
a call announcing that the Republic
an State Convention for nominating
Candidates for Governor, Lieutenant
Governor, Secretary of Internal Af-
fairs, Judge of the Superior Court
and two Congressman at Large will
meet at Harrisburg June 2.
Pike, since the defeat of Barber in
Carbon will have a new interest for
Mr.. Mutchler. Now if he can
secure an honest man in these wilds
that will stay bought after he is
bought and paid for, he may yet
make it interesting for the gentle
men who are after his scalp.
Should Northampton Democrats
in the present condition of things
go into a conference to settle a basis
of representation for Congress with
the other counties in this district,
oh my what a pretty looking parrot
she would be when the monkeys got
through caressing her.
Mr.. Barber can now wait and run
for President Judge in his county
six years hense as he was recently
advised by the Lansford Record.
That paper prognosticated wisely
when it said he would always be a
weak candidate for congress.
The opportunity looms up for Pike
TO become a prominent figure in the
next Democrat Congressional Con-
vention In fact she m ay again
hold the key to the solution, and
unlock it TO her advantage. In
Carbon and Monroe the door is
shut in the face of Nor Hampton
and the three conferees from this
county could hold the fort for with
out them no nomination could be
made. We shall expect lot of states
men to tumble to the opportunity.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-08

beautiful season so disagreeable n
malady as the so-called spring
fever should unfit a great many peo
pie to eujoy the unaccustomed sun
shine and freshness that prevails.
What is spring fever? 1t is that
sluggishness and irrita bility which
everyone takes a spring tonic for
Bad blood some people call it. A
great deal of "blood medicine is
sold IN the spring of the year. The
blood, the vigor, the health must
be renewed, with the trees and
flowers and grass The principal
difficulty is. which of the numerous
spring tonics is the best? Which
will cure permanently and remov-
quickly all the disagreeable symp-
toms? Read what Mrs. Aldin Ad-
ans, of Grafton, KY, says of Peru
ma: II was about to give up all
hopes when l concluded to take Pc
III ma. / believe it i. the best med
icine in the world. l can't speak
too highly of it,
A book containing several hun
dred letters similar to the one from
which this is an extract, will be sent
free to any address by the Pe-ru-na
Drug Manufacturing Co., Columbus
Ohio.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-08

States may be up against Germany
before the Spanish war has proceed
ed very far. The suspicious cir
cumstance is a claim made by Ger
many upon Spain for property de-
stroyed in Cuba by the insurgents,
This property was only destroyed
about three weeks ago and yet Ger
many is talking about using force to
compel a settlement 1t will not
greatly surprise diplomats if Spain
settles that German claim by ceding
to Germany a portion of Cuba or
Porto Rico, solely with the inten-
tion to defeat the plans of this Gov
ernment TO make Cuba an indepen-
dent republic. If Germany agreed
to such a plan, it would be deliber
ately done for the purpose of pro-
voking a scrap with us as the Mon
roe doctrine expressly forbids the
acquiring of additional territory on
this hemisphere by any European
Government and the U. S. has too
often reiterated its intention to main
tain that doctrine at all hazards for
any doubt to exist as to what our
position would be in such a case.
Some idea of the feeling in Con-
gress may be gained from the follow.
ing words of Representative Grout
of Vermont, one of the most conserv-
ative men in the house. am in favor
of swift and terrible vengence upon
Spain. Up to the present time /
have been opposed to any intervent-
ion by forcein Cuba and l am one Of
the few republicans who voted
against the recognition of Cuban
belligerency more thansa year ago,
when the question was presented to
the House. NowI am ready to use
our army and Navy to drive the
Spanish Flag from the Island of
/ Cuba, ana / will not only follow,
but 1 am prepared TO lead in a
movement to authorize the Presi-
dent to teach the Spanish Cover
ment that she canDot insult this
nation with impunity and hide be-
hind the cloak of diplomacy. The
American people are inhamed be-
you'd endurance by the method she
has employed in dealing with
the Cubans, and the destruction OF
/ the Maine is an additional cause foI
an immediate resort to force. Il
will not do to treat the blowingup OF
our battleship and the killing of oui
gallant sailors as simply a distressing
incident of the Cuban situation. The
destruction of the Maine has done
more to fire the American hear
than all the long list of cruelties
practiced upon the suffering Cubans
In order to guard against the posi-
bllity of trouble from some cranl
who might get into the White
House along with the crowd thai
throngs the mansion in these eXcit
ing days, a number of additiona
policemen in citizens clothes have
been detailed for duty there. These
policemen move about the crowC
constantly ON the alert for any sus
picious action on the part Of any
individual,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-08

The Town Council has hung up
several yards of Borough state
ments in different places, and from
them we learn that the amount of
poor tax collected last year was
$352.93. The amount of moneys
received by G. Fl. Wood, Treasurer,
was S1472.77, and that there is now
balance due him of S16.15, and
outstanding vouchers to the amount
of $154.10, so that the Borough
begins the new financial year with
a debt of $17022.
The amount received from liquor
licenses last year was 500. The
cost of curbing, grading, etc, on
Centre Square was 1925, and the
amount contributed to the Borough
by dog tax was $71.71.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-08
W WASHINGTON LETTER
The Spanish Complication. Germany VIII
BE Neutral. Feeling I'm Congress.
WASHINGTON. Anril 4. 1898.

WASHINGTON, April 4, 1898.
Hark Hear the mighty refrain
OF nation, shouted again and again ;
"Remember the Maine;
Down with Spain !"
President Mckinley having shown
the world that the United States
was not seeking a quarrel with
Spain, and Spain having declined its
last opportunity to give up Cuba
peacefully, and having added insult
to injury by treating the loss of the
Maine as q trivial matter and sug-
costing that it might be referred to
international arbitration, there is
no honorable course left to this
country except to use force in driv-
ing Spain out of Cuba and establish
ing the independence of Cuba. Con-
gress will this week, upon President
McKinley's recommendation, auth
orize that course, and then there will
be war This war has not been
sought by the administration, but
every preparation has been made to
fight it to a speedy and victorious
close. Now that it is almost upon
us. there is no doubt or hesitation in
any quarter. Steps have already
been taken that will result in the
necessary legislation by Congress tC
provide the money needed to carry
on war on a scale large enough tC
make sure that it will be short
There is but one feeling in Wash.
ington, and that is, to give Spain q
/ thorough licking, regardless of any
attempt that may be made by Euro
pean powers to prevent it, either by
diplomacy or by force.
Captain Sigsbee, late Commander
of the battleship Maine, was the
guest of honor at reception hel(
by the National Geographical So
ciety Saturday night. There wai
only one fault to be found with thii
reception There We're Thousands
who wisehd to honor Capt Sigsbe'
by attending, who were unable t.
secure the invitation required TO
admittance. There may be anothe
reception rendered him which viii
be public in fact and not in NAM
only.
Those who are anxions to partici
pate in the war with Spain can bes
accomplish their purpose by joining
the militia at their homes, and it i
generally understood in Washington
that the militia will be the firs
troops put in the field, and believes
that no other troops will be requires
outside of the regulars.
Germany has officially announces
to this Government its intention T.
remain neutral in the war betweel
the United States and Spain, bu
recent diplomatic occuraDces hav
aroused a suspicion that the Unite'
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-08
Bottles Were Used

Saturday night a fracas occurred
in the barber shop of Herman
Koehler ON Broad street, during
which Lafayette baltimore was
quite severly injured by being
struck ON the head with a bottle in
the hands of Koehler. The gashes
necessitated several stitches which
were taken by DR.. Kenworthy.
The barber was arrested and takeu
before VIM. Angle who held him
in $500. bail for appearance on
Monday for a hearing, at which
time he gave bail for appearance
at Court.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-08

The apostolic age had scarcely
passed before discussions occurred
and disseusiOns ensued as to the
time of celebrating Easter. 1t was
early held by the great majority of
Christian churches that much i'm
portance should be attached to the
day of Christ's resurrection, and it
is easy to understand how the
violent controversies were brought
about when differences of opinion
grew in reference to the time of
year when the feast should be OBJ
served. The question was brought
before the Council of Nice, and final
ly settled for the whole chnrch, by
adopting the rule which makes
Easter day to be always the first
Sunday after the full moon, which
happens upon, or next after, March
81, and if the full moon happens on
Sunday, Easter day is the Sunday
after, so that by this arrangement
Easter may come as early as March
% or as late as April 25.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-08
PERSONAL.

Harry Reed arrived home this
week to spend his Easter vacation.
John T. Armstrong is plastering
the new house of E. S. Wolf on
High street.
Tie c. L. S. met last evening at
the home of Mrs. b. E. Brown, on
George street.
Geo. f. Hartwell has II moved
from Greedy to the tenant house
on Overlook farm.
Munson Lambert went Wednes-
day to haul sto ne for the new
bridge at Matamorns.
Mrs. A. E. Lewis and grandson,
Lawrence, were visiting friends in
New York a couple of days last
week
Jas. C. Rose of Matamoras was
at Milford Wednesday. He is pro-
prietor of a popular summer resort
at that place,
Wesley Griffin, Glen Eyre, has late
ly removed from that place and now
occupies one of r. w. Kelley's
houses at Kimbles.
Howard Reed is said to have
gone on board a monitor at Phila-
delphia which will proceed to the
defence of Boston harbor.
A. d. Brown and wife went
Monday to attend tho funeral of
his sister at Old Bridge N. j.
They returned Wednesday.
Miss Bertha Williamson left Mil
ford on Saturday for an extended
visit among friends in New York
City and Ridgewood, N. j.
P. G. Rutan, the bicycle repairer,
of Milford Pa, has been appointed 10
cal counsul and official repairer
for the L. A. w, at Milford Pa.
Gus. Bushweiler, of Honesdale,
has moved in his new house, near
Kimbles. His father Is seriously ill
and shows slight Improvement.
Andrew Yetter, of Blairstown,
paid short visit to Milford Monday
and was speedily whirled to Port
Jervis behind one of Vantassels fast
roadsters.
Miss Annie Heller closed sue
cessful term at the Union School
House in Dingman Township Mon
day. Exercises appropriate to the
occasion were held, which were
well attended by the patrons.
A number of Milford people have
received cards announcing the mar
riage Of Miss Dorothy Forster to
Mr.. Charles Lyman Griffin, on Sat
urday, April 2nd, at her home, 246
West 45th Street, New York.
Harry Angle, Milfor's popular
young base ball twirler, left on
Monday to begin his work as pitcher
for the Rochester Club. Their first
game will be played with the Phila-
delphia team, of the Eastern League
at Philadelphia.
Leroy Kipp finished his term a
the Utter School House on Monday
The school, though not large con
tains a number of bright pupils whC
have made excellent progress. IN 4
spelling contest embracing the whole
term Annie VanGorden took frs
pr ze in the A class, Mable McCartl
first in the B, and Fred Hotaler
first in the q class.
just try 10c box of Casearets th'
finest liver and bowel regulator eve
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-08
OBITUARY.
EMILY FRANcEs BRO va

Emily f., wife of Gilbert Brown,
of Brooklyn N. Y. died Sunday at
the home of her daughter at Old
Bridge N. Y. where she was visiting.
For years her health had been de-
clining and though she was fairly
active yet an insidlous disease was
wearing her life away.
She is survived by her hus-
band, one son, daughter, and two
brothers, A. d. Brown, of Milford,
and Henry, ofFlorida. The fune raj
was held Tuesday.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-08
Real Estate Transfers

Jacob Shafer and wife to Cha rles
Kramer, dated April 2, 81 acres in
Green consideration 5000.
Frederick Messenger and wife, to
Anthony Waldis dated March 81 25
acres in Lackawaxen consideration
S4OO.
John M. and Jas, p. Van Auken
to Peter @. Deyo, dated March 25
2O4 acres Westfa Il consideration
5000.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-08
ProhIbItIon MeetInR.

V.B. Cushing of Maine will lecture
in the Court House at Milford Thurs
day April IA at 7.S0 PM. on the
subject of Probition. He is man
of national reputation and an elo-
qnent and talented orator. Do not
miss hearing him.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-08
THE TIME OF Rem EWAL.

All nature is
renewed in the
Spring tim e.
The sky takes
on a fresher col
or, the trees don
their Easter gar
ments, every
thing seem s
glad and happy
1t seems a pity
that at such a
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-08

just try a 10c box of Casearets the
finest liver and bowel regulator ever
made
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-08
EASTER SUNDAY ExCUR.
SION.

On Easter Sunday, April 10th,
the Erie will sell special excursion
tickets from Port Jervis to New
York, for the round trip.
Tickets good going on trains leav-
ing Port Jervis at 4:10, 5:20, and
7;45 a. m, and good returning on
special train leaving Chambers ST.,
New York, at $3.50 p. m.
Remember only one dollar for the
round trip.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-08

The two year-old son of W. L.
Furgason of Bolton, Miss, had
whooping cough. AFTER several
physicians had prescribed for him,
without giving relief, writes Mr.
Ferguson, Il persuaded my wife to
try a 25 cent bottle of Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy. The first dose had
the desired effect, and in forty eight
hours he was entirely free from all
cough. / consider your remedy the
best in the market, especially for
c children, and recommend it at all
times" The 25 and so cent sizes
for sale by druggists and general
nnarchnnts In Pile CnnnIu
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-08

Something new, a spring tooth
harrow with wheels. Syracuse
plows and " Planet Jr." cultivators
at w. a G.. Mitohell's.
The San Juan times. (Farmington, N.M.) 1891-1900, 1898-07-08
FLORA VISTA.

Mrs, Mary Van Brooken came home
Saturday from Pennington, where she
has been visiting the past six weeks
She reports an immense fruit crop in
and around San Juan county's met
ropolis.
Mr.. Benjamin Cardell of La Plata
came over Sunday to visit with his
son, Albert, and to celebrate at Aztec
Mrs, NJ, L. Page, Mrs, Gilmore, Mrs,
Sever and families spont the Fourth
at ], Il, Heather's sheep camp near
Hesperus.
Several Flora Vista boys are on the
La Plata helping to save the immense
hay crop in that rich and fertile valley
When the news camo Tuesday of
the great naval battle near Saut.ogo,
our people were wild and patriotism
was ll3 in the shade.
In conclusion we are glad to note
tine wonderful transformation made il
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The San Juan times. (Farmington, N.M.) 1891-1900, 1898-07-08
FRUIrLAND.

The refreshing rams of the first of
the week are having magical effect
upon vegetation.
J. NJ. Black and family who started
for Arizona last week, were compelled
to return after travelling twelve or tif-
teen miles, on account of the excessive
heat on the reservation.
Major and Mrs, =. l.. Townsend of
Jewett, passed through town Tuesday
on their way homo from Pennington.
Among the visitors in town on the
Fourth were Judge and Mrs. V. r, N.
Greaves and Misses My and Jennie
Roberts of Farmington, Mr.. and Mrs
L. D. Burnham and Miss Sadie Burn
ham of Jackson, Attorney and Mrs. j
NJ. Palmer of Aztec.
The nations birthday was celebrat-
ed here in manner that would give
great credit to a much larger commun-
ity and it will remain in the memory
of those present as bright monument
to the patriotism of our citizens. Every
one seemed to enter into the spirit of
the day with rare enthusiasm, and all
those who took part in the following
program deserve much praise for the
creditable manner in which they rem
dered the parts assigned them.
Patriotic Glee, by the choir.
Prayer by Chaplain Thos. Evans.
"We're Band Of Union Brothers" I"
by the choir,
Address of welcome, j, B. Ashcroft
Organ solo, Mrs. Y. X. N, Greaves.
Reading OF Declaration of Independ-
ence, Z. j, Collyer.
Song-"The Old Brigade" Judge
and Mrs. Greaves,
Grafton, l. @. Burnham.
Song-"Red, White and Blue,n by
Misses Ella and Sarah Walker and
Amelie Black,
Patriotic speech, l.. Q. Burnham.
Organ solo, Mrs. Greaves.
Comic song John Gallagher.
Stump speech, j X. ?, Pipkin, Jr.
Song, May and Jennie Roberts
Recitation-."A Hundred Years From
Now" Miss Mary Stinson.
Three hearty cheers were givon for
HobsOn and party Dewey forgotten
in some unaccountable manuer).
Song and chorus, by Judge Greaves
and the Misses Roberta.
America" by the choir,
Closing prayer by Chaplain Evans
In the afternoon a dance was given
to children, during which outdoor
The San Juan times. (Farmington, N.M.) 1891-1900, 1898-07-08
The Fourth at Aztec.

People from all parts of the county
assembled at Aztec Monday to observe
the l22d anniversary of independence
day, The program was remarkably
well rendered. The inspiring strains
of our we'll known national airs and
the Declaration of Independence so
admirably read by Mr., Walters, were
in keeping with the spirit of the day
and reawakoned the slumboring pat
riotism of the hearers. Thanks are
due to the choir for their excellent
work.
Mr.. Whitehead, in his address,
graphically reviewed the causes that
led to the revolution from a modern
Engli5hman's point Of Wow, and also
stated that our flag would represent
true Amoricauism as long as it stood
for liberty and not for the almighty
dollar"
Judge Pandleton made a stirring
patriotic speech. Ho alluded to the
enormous growth of the country since
its origin; prophesied the need Of new
stars on the flag in the near future
and made all within hearing feel proud
of the fact that they belonged to this
great and glorious nation whose mis-.
sion it is to bestow the blessings of
liberty upon all who are oppressed.
Shortly after dinner the sports COM
menced. First came the hammer
throwing contest in which Sheriff
Brown carried off the honors. The
wheelbarrow race furnished grea
amusement but no one was fortunate
enough to strike the stake, The most
exciting affair was the capture of th(
creased pig; it was finally secured b.
Burr Knickerbocker. Master Hector
McRle proved to be the fastest crack
er eater. In the ring tournament the
first prize was taken by l.. Scott of Ii
Plata, the second by Polk Vaughan o
Pennington.
The fireworks were successful il
spite of the damp weather but the fail
ure of the balloon to ascend was at
tributed to the rain.
A large crowd attended the dane,
which continued with unabaIed vigo
and apparent enjoyment until the
dawn Of July 3.
The San Juan times. (Farmington, N.M.) 1891-1900, 1898-07-08

All kinds of Buckeye mower repairs
can be had at the Pioneer shops.
THOs. NEWTON.
The San Juan times. (Farmington, N.M.) 1891-1900, 1898-07-08
WAR REVENUE.
Use Stamps When Transacting the
Following Business.

Use Stamps When Transacting the
Following Business.
1t will be we'll for the people to be
particular in using revenue stamps, as
there are heavy penalties attached to
the failure to put on the stamps when
required. We list some of the items
that went into effect July l.,
Brokers IN negotiable securities $50.
Commercial brokers $40.
Billiard tables 95,
Stocks, bonds, debentures, certificates
Of indebtedness issued after July l,
1898, per 800 face value, 5 cents,
Bank check or sight draft , cents.
Bills of exchange linland), time draft
ana promissory note money orders,
for each S10C, 2 cents.
Bll OF lading to be issued by express
or transportation companies, per
package, ! cent
Surety bonds, 30 cents.
Certificate Of profit, memo. showing
interest in corporation, or transfers
OF same, per S1OO face value, cents
Contract, brokers' notes of sale OF
exchange of goods, stocks. bonds
notes, real estate, etc, 10 cents.
Conveyances, value between 800 ant
$500, so cents.
Telegraph messages, cent.
The San Juan times. (Farmington, N.M.) 1891-1900, 1898-07-08

REQUEST PoLITELY REFUSED
The San Juan times. (Farmington, N.M.) 1891-1900, 1898-07-08
FARMNGTON, new MEXICO, FRIDAY, JULY 8, 1898.

Leases
For one year, 2j cents.
Between one and three years, so cts.
Over three years, 81.
Power of attorney
To vote, 10 cents.
To sell, rent or collect, 25 cents.
Mortgage
Between 81 900 and $500, 25 cents,
For each additional $500, 25 cents,
Protests OF notes, etc, 25 cents,
Sparkling or other wines, per pint
bottle, l cent.
The San Juan times. (Farmington, N.M.) 1891-1900, 1898-07-08
Shaftcr's Demand for the Surrender
OF Santiago dc Cuba.

Following is the correspondence of
General Shafter demanding the sur
render of Cuba:
PLAYA DEL ESTE, July 4, 1898.
Hon. Il. A, Alger,
Secretary of War,
Washington II. c..
The San Juan times. (Farmington, N.M.) 1891-1900, 1898-07-08
nnNHrH iEninrnrcch.

The following dispatch was sent
from Hong Kong Monday; The
United States dispatch boat ZaGro,
which arrived here early this morn
ing from Cavite with the report that
the American troops arrived on June
so, reports also that Admiral Dewey
when tho Zadro left on July /, was
planning to attack Manila with the
fleet and troops on July 4th
The San Juan times. (Farmington, N.M.) 1891-1900, 1898-07-08

sports were INDUCED in by adul is.
At night the best dance of the sea-
son was given at the school house, ev.
cry one voting it Jim Dandy"
The San Juan times. (Farmington, N.M.) 1891-1900, 1898-07-08

AL. Newnham and wife came down
from Durango Wednesday They are
thinking Of locating here.
The San Juan times. (Farmington, N.M.) 1891-1900, 1898-07-08

soldiers hiding in the brush on the
hillside. eager 10 rush down and at
tack the UuWmc. and defeated but
ValoTous zoe.