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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-26
FROM WELLING ToN.

Mack Tucker is laying off, counting
up his mileage.
Roadmaster Nelligan was in the city
this morning.
Engines 246 and 495 were returned to
EmpOria yesterday.
Roadmaster EgIinton is over from
Winfield.
L. r. Shirley, bridge carpenter, was
sent to Medicine Lodge this morning.
A. E. Wallace was here this morning
from Wichita on his way to Attica-
Engine 239 was put on the Caldwell
run last night in the place of engine 49,
Engineer Zook went to Wichita this
evening to attend his wife who is there
taking treatment.
Six extras were sent west yesterday,
all light Extras were sent west today
as fast as engines could be procured.
Engineer Chas. Weddle reported for
work today. Charlie has not fully re-
covered from his recent accident.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-26
M,KINLEY DRAWS THE LINE
at Turning the Philippines Back to
Spain.

Washington, Nov. 26.-The Anti-Im-
perialist league, an organization origt-
mating in Massachusetts, and of which
Ex-Governor Boutwell, is president,
through its secretary, Mr.. Ewing Wins
dent Mckinley "a protest against an
extension of the sovereignty of the
United States over the Philippine is
lands in any event and over other for
of the people. thereof. believing such
action would be disastrous to the re-
public, wastefuI of its resources, viola
ton of constitutional principles and
fraught with moral and physical evils
to our people,
The president informed Mr.. Winslow
of his willingness to receive from the
league any plan it might ofter short OF
surrender of the islands to Spain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-26
BR1CE AND THE ALTON.
Railway Magnate Said to Be Behind
President StillweIl.

Chicago, Nov. 26.-Negotiations for
the purchase of the Alton road are still
hanging fire.
It is now stated that President Still
well of the Kansas City, Pittsburg &
Gulf is merely an agent for Calvin S.
Brice and that the main object is to
bring about a consolidation of the Lake
Erie and Western, Cincinnati Jackson
and -Mackinaw. and other roads con-
trolled by ex-senator Brice with the
Chicago & Alton and the Kansas City,
Pittsburg & Gulf. The Lake Erie runs
from Peoria and Bloomington to San
dusky, O., and would make an excellent
and direct eastern outlet for the Alton
The othe~ Brice roads would fit in the
combination and give the Alton an out
let to northern Michigan. Mr.. Brice has
been seeking eastern and western con-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-26
TWO PRETTY SCHOOLGIRLS.
Being Slowly Poisoned to Death by
Coffee-A Mothers Story.

'Our daughter, Maud, gradually be-
gan to show more and more nervous
trouble during her school days last
spring, and it came to such a. pass that
she was not making the progress desir-
ed, and was so terribly nervous, that
except by the utmost effort she could
not sit still, or get her mind upon her
work. One evening I asked her what
en- the world allied her, and told her to
put her lesson aside until morning, so
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-26
SOCIETY CAKE WALK.
One of the Features of the Karnival
Knights Ball Next Week.

The Karnival knights ball will take
place next Wednesday night at Ham
iltOn hall.
Those who attend may have a chance
to see a decided novelty in the way of a
society cake walk. The walkers are to
be from among the younger crowd. J
H. Wetherell has the arrangements in
charge and the cake walk may be given
on the stage between the dances.
Quite a large crowd from Lawrence is
expected and the knights intend to
make the ball the event of the season.
The orchestra will be large and the
floor is to be put in the best Of condi-
ton.
Those invited who may wish to be
SPECTATORS and witness the cake walk
though they do not care to dance, viii
be made especially welcome.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-26
NAVAL PROMOTIONS.
Captain Henry F. Picking Becomes
a Commodore.

Comm OQOres
Washington. Nov. 26.-The president
has made the following appointments
In the navy:
Captain Henry F. Picking, to be
commodore.
Commander Charles J. Train, to be a
captain.
Lieutenant Commander Daniel Dele
hanty to be a commander
Lieutenants to be lieutenant COM
Enanders: George L. Dyer, Dennis H
Mahan. William F. Low, Nelson T.
Houston, Clayton S. Richman, Samuel
p. Comley, Hawley o. RittenhOuse,
Robert G. Peck, John Hubbard, Alex
ander McCrackin.
Lieutenants (junior grade) to be lieu
tenants: Chester NJ Knepper Albert NJ.
Beecher, Frank N. Hill, Roger Welles.
Ensigns to be heutenantS, 0uniOr
grade): James U. Reid, Clarence S.
williams, Henry A. Wiley, Frederick
B. Bassett, Herbert d. Gates, Richard
jackson.
Assistant paymaster: John Irwin ia
be a passed assistant paymaster.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-26
NO ROCK ISLAND DIVIDEND.
Rumor of a 6 Per Cent Division of
Profits Discredited.

Chicago, Nov. 26.-Reports that the
Rock Island proposes to increase its
dividend rate to 6 per cent at the next
meeting of the board of directors are
discredited here. President Purdy says
that he has heard no such talk. When
asked if the road would earn from 2
per cent to per cent in excess of per
cent he said: ''It is hardly probable.
Those estimates probably were based
on the old capital stock and not on the
SIC 900. OOO''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-26

nections for his system of roads in Ohio
and the Alton would fill the want so far
as the west is concerned. Should a
combination then be formed with the
Baltimore e Ohio, as has been reported,
Mr.. Brice's dream would be realized
and an independent system of roads
and Baltimore to Kansas City and
Omaha and to the Gulf of Mexico.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-26
The Direct Line


cisco and Portland, is via the Union
Pacific The service of the Union
Pacific to all principal western points
is unexcelled by any other line and con-
sists of Pullman Palace Sleepers, Pull
man Tourist Sleepers, Chair Cars Din
ing Cars meals a Ia carte)
For time table and fur information
call on F. A. Lewis, City Ticket Agent,
J. C. Fulton. Depot Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-26

The Sisters of Saint Francis Clinton
Iowa, write under the date of January
81. 1898: About six months ago a verv
reverend clergyman recommended
Regan's rheumatism Remedy to US as
one of our sisters was a severe sufferer
from rheumatism oc over three years
duration. After she had used one bot
tie of the remedy we are pleased to say
she was entirely cured. We therefore
cheerfulIy recommend this wonderful
remedy to all similarly afflicted and
heartily wish it the unlimited success
it so richly deserves. 81 per bottle. Sold
by Swift & Holiday, Drug Co., w. H.
Wilson, Arnold Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-26

For external piles, cuts, burns and
bruises, old sores, eczema and all skin
diseases Beggs' German Salve stands
today without a peer. 1t is an old reli-
able remedy and if used freely wounds
will heal without a scar. Be careful to
get 'sBeggs" and be sure of a speedy
cure. For sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-26
SCRATCHED
CONSTANTLY
Baby Badly Afflicted with Eczema.
Medical Treatment Useless.
Cured bY CutieUra,

My niece's little baby boy had Eczema an
over his face, so that he needed continuous
watching, and he scratched the sores con-
stantly. Mornings, his face, hands and clothes
would be stained with blood. She never
could take him out, his face was SO full of
sores. She had medical treatment, and tried
everything she heard Of She commenced
using the CUTICURA REMEDIES. The sores
IeJtkiS face and heICos entirely cared, and now
his face is smooth and rosy.
Mrs. I. J. ROOT, New Scotland, N. 7.
SPEEDY CURB TREATMENT FoR EvERT BABY HUEoR,
WITH Loss HAIR. Warm baths with CurICURA
Soar, followed by gentle anointings With CUTIcURAs
purelt Of enoliients, and greatest Of skin cures.
Sold throughout the world PorrER D. & C. CoRP Sole
Props, Bosso1. How 20 Cure Every Baby HunoEs Tree
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-26

Costa Rica, it was quite likely to lead
to a better understanding as to the at
titude of that country on the canal and
it's identity of interest with the United
States
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-26
Begg's German salve

is an Invaluable remedy for cuts, burns,
bruises, scalds, chapped hands, sore
nipples, sore lips, eczema, ulcers, chron-
ic sores, skin eruptiOns. fever sores, and
all skin diseases For sale by all drug
gists.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-01-21
Aspiring Democrats.

The Carbon Advocate of Lehigh-
ton sizes up the present Democratic
situation in this district in the fol-
lowing off-hand manner, and in
rather summary way disposes of
Pike. 1t says:
The question of Democratic con-
gressional candidate for the Eighth
District is already attracting more
or less attention among the politi-
clans. Last year L. H. Barber, of
Carbon county, was the party nomi-
nee but he failed of election through
one cause or another. For some
it was generally conceded that he
should again be the choice of his
party in this county, but things are
different now, and it looks very
much as if there would be a spirited
contest for the conferees. True,
there have been no public announce
ments, but that is not saying that
there will not be, for those who have
congressional aspirations are only
waiting a favorable opportunity to
shy their coster into the ring. Mon
roe county will also ask for the
nomination. Over there DR.. Shull
is anxious t. try conclusions with
Kir patrick or any other Republi-
can, while in Northampton county
Senator Laubach may develop into
a formidable candidate. Pike county
will have no candidate, but with
their two conferrees they may be a
strong factor in making a nomina-
ton. 1t is said that Monroe county
may sacrifice the senatorship to
which it is entitled in order to Sc
cure the congressional persimmon.
The present condition presents a
very pretty muddle in the Demo-
cratic party, but it is hoped that the
contest will not develop sufficient
bitterness to entail the defeat of the
ticket when nominated.
(By what hocus pocus is the " one
green spot " entitled to only two
cOnferees p
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-01-21
School R eport.

Grammar Department Whole
number in attendance during
month, 81 average attendance, so /;
percentage of attendance, 96 per-
centage for term, 96.
j. G. WATSON, teacher.
intermediate department: Whole
number in attendance, boys 20, girls
21, total Al average attendance,
boys 1S, girls 1S, total SO; percent
age of attendance, boys "a, girls, 90 /;
average "a. Girls present each day
during the month: Nora Degan,
Josie Beardsley, Bessie Armstrong,
Lila Ryman, Florence baltimore :,
Pauline Frieh, Phebe Showers.
Boys present during each month /:
Willie Steele, Willie Turner, Bert
Quinn, Arthur Smith, Clyde Kipp,
Emmett Steele, Joe baltimore, Geo.
Wagner. Parents and other friends
of the school are cordially invited to
visit us. Such friendly interest will
certainly encourage pupils and
teacher and will. Moreover, furnish
basis for an intelligent criticism of
the workings of the school.
BAYARD NICHOLS, teacher.
Primary Department; Month end
ing January 3, 1898. Average at
tendance during month, boys 27,
girls 1S percent of attendance, boys
SO, girls 82 number enrolled, boys
32, girls "a. The following have
been present each school day during
the month; Lancelot Steele, Ernest
Kipp, Walter Dingman, Michael
Scott, Willie Van Tassell, August
Gherig, Ralph Myers, James Lauer,
Pearl Quinn, Helen Lambert, Annie
Gherig, Ada Lambert.
LILA B. VAN ETTEN, teacher.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-01-21

Please keep in mind the in.
stitute to be held in this county
at Milford, Feb IA and Ding
mans Ferry Feb. 18th Mr. c. l.,
Peck, of Coudersport, will take the
place of Hon. W. l.. Nesbit and will
talk on dairying, wastes ON the
farm and how to stop them and
economy in the application of man
ures.
Mrs. Hess will discuss commercial
fertilizers, the effect of lime on the
soil and stock feeding and Mr..
Critchfield has for subjects such in
teresting matters as care and feed
ing of cattle, corn and potato cul-
ture, dairying, the farmer and the
public school, the farmers home
and the two that should especial
interest, why are the farmers pro-
fits less than formerly, and the
treatment of worn out soils.
There should be good attendance
at these institutes, no class at pres
ent needs and deserves more en-
couragement than the farmers and
no business likewise demands more
exacting attention and intelligent
direction than farming to make it
profitable. That farmer who laughs
in these days at book farming, and
who disregards the results of costly
and careful experiments will soon
find to his cost and regret that he is
making a serious and irreparable
mistake. He may go on the old
way but he will see himself falling
to the rear of the procession, and the
time not far distant when he must
drop out. By all means attend and
if you cannot advance ideas at least
be in a position to receive them.
You cannot fail to be greatly bene-
fitted. Elsewhere in the state the
institutes are being largely attended
ana great interest manifested. Do
not let Pike fail in coming up to her
sister counties in this as she should
and could in every respect would
our people only resolve to throw off
their lethargy and march to the
front. Let every one resolve to get
| there.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-01-21
Prlnceton's Troubles.

President Patton of the Univer-
sity spoke for the first time, since
the license question of the Inn has
been agitated, at Newark last week
and his remarks have caused re-
newed discussion of the matter of
the sale of liquor at that place He
thought man s morals should i'm
prove in the four years of his un-
dergraduate life, and that he knew
there were temptations at Princeton
but he wanted mothers and fathers
to prefer to send their sons there
than elsewhere.
He said the trustees in their re-
cent action did absolutely nothing
more than say that the law which
has always been on the statute
books is there still, referring to the
one relating to the sale of liquor to
students. "That law is going to be
enforced not because of the clamol
or agitation or outside pressure.
The trustees stand loco PARENTS, and
while certain things exist we will dc
the best we can. We intend to pro-
tect the undergraduates from any
possible temptation. We are the
best judges and the responsibility
rests on the faculty and trustees
We can't share it with the public
and when l say this / have stated
the whole case.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-01-21

The auditors state in the report in
each of above cases that the charges
are improper, excessive, unneces-
sary and illegal.
The commissioners have renewed
the insurance of $4,000 on furniture
etc in Court House, which expired
JAN 1S, in the "Fire Association of
Philadelphia represented by Ryman
e. Wells.
The regular stated meetings of
the Board of Commissioners for the
ensuing year will be held on the
first Monday of each and every
month at 10 O'Clock a. m.
The balance due the county
from collectors is $706,22.
Bartlett L. Smith, of Delaware,
who has been undergoing a three
month Imprisonment for appropriat-
ing small roll of wife, was released
on Tuesday and joyfully hied to the
bosom of his family.
jesse r. Burrus, Christian Puffe
and William Grimm, of Greene,
were in Milford Tuesday on business
connected with probating the will
of Henry j. Hazer, late of that
township.
Marriage licenses have recently
been issued TO Michael O'ConnoT
and Ellen Madden, of Greene town
ship, and to Elmer L. Westfall aud
AIDA M. Hansen, of Lackawaxen.
The County Auditors were en-
engaged thirteen days settling the
accounts, and their bills were $34
each.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-01-21
OBITUARY.
MAnaAnrr courrERMAN rIfMAN

MARGARET COUNTERMAN TITMAN.
The community was shocked last
Saturday morning to ledrn of the
death of this very estim able woman
which occurred the previous even
ing. She had enjoyed ordinary
good health up to the moment when
the fell destroyer death struck her
down suddenly with his icy hand.
She was born in Lehman town
ship this county about tifty-four
years ago, and arriving at maturity
married Charles Titman They con-
tinued to reside in that township un-
til about twelve years since when
they removed to Milford which
place has since been their home.
Besides her husband she is sur
vived by Della, wife of George Nc
Carly, of Montague, N. j. IT.; Melissa,
wife of Richard Steele Sarah, wife
of L. B. Nissan Nettie, wife of Lee
Poillon; Teal, Alice and George, all
of Milford.
Funeral services conducted by
Rev. W. r. Neff of the M. e.
Church were held Monday and inter
ment was in the Milford cemetery.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-01-21
Death Of Rev. Doney.

Rev. F. A. Doney, general secre-
tary or the North Eastern Pennsyl-
vania Sabbath Union, died at his
home in Scranton, Pa, Jan. 18th.
Born in Susquehanna county, his
early life was spent in Wayne where
he taught school for several years,
and also at Waverly, N. Y. In 1864
he bought the Free Press of Hawley
and afterward the Eleventh Dis
trict Monitor at Honesdale. He
read law in Honesdale and was ad-
mitted to the bar and for some time
practiced in Carbon county. In 1876
he entered the Methodist Ministry
and joined the Wyoming Confer
ence. He was a brother of Jas H.
Doney who formerly issued aud
published the Milford Herald.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-01-21
Rock candy drips and pure maple
syrup at Mitchell's.
Examinations For Cadets.

The Honorable w. S. Kirkpat-
rick, Member of Congress from the
Eighth Congressional District of
Pennsylvania, has appointed DR..
Edgar NJ. Green, A. G. LaBarre,
ESQ, and Professor E. c. LAYERS, of
Easton, a Board of Examiners to
conduct the preliminary examina-
ton of applicants for appointments
of cadet and alternate to the United
States Military Academy at West
Point The board will meet at Eas-
ton, Pennsylvania, on Saturday
February 5. 1898 at nine a. m in the
Mccartney Building of the Easton
School District, room F., situated
on North Second Street, when and
where all applicants will present
themselves. Applicants shall be
from seventeen to twenty-five years
of age and unmarried. The exam
ination will be in the English
branches iucluding Algebra and
Geometry. The candidates will al
so undergo a physical examination
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-01-21
Pillsbury's vitos at Mitchell's.
brief MENTION.

The trolley in Port Jervis car
ried over 5000 passengers last Sun
day.
The Milford Fire Department
will meet Jan. "a at the Council
rooms to elect officers.
Grip Is epidemic in Stroudsburg
and several aged people have sue
cumbed from ite effects.
Fire destroyed the bottling
works of E. j. Richardson at Haw
ley last Friday. Loss $780,
The Democrats of the Borough
will hold their caucus for the nom-
ination of officers Saturday evening,
Jan. 22d.
William Mitchell executor of
Mary Martens deceased will offer for
sale some valuable real estate Feb.
10th.
Senator Martin, of Sussex Co.,
has introduced a bill in the New
Jersey Senate to incorporate Branch
vile,
Some late developments seem to
indicate that printers are not alone
in rendering excessive bills. There
are others.
The Wilkesbarre Chief of Police
is endeavoring to enforce the
law against slot machines and has
prohibited their use in that city.
There is big money in football,
Yale and Princeton each received
$12, ,0S2, II as their share of the re-
ceipts from the last football game.
The meetings in the Presby-
terian church were continued this
week on Tuesday and Thursday
evenings. with a good attendance,
The Villa Ina with its furniture
is for rent. The house is finely To-
Gated nearNthe bluff is roomy with
all modern improvements and well
adapted for summer boarding
house.
in the resolutions, published
last, week fixing Treasurers commits,
sions we inadvertently omitted one
important provision which reads, "or
amount received ON sale of County
bonds Nv.
An electric road near Cleveland
has a schedule which calls for {
speed of 35 miles an hour, and dur
ing recent trial trips one car averaged
SO and ran over a portion of the
road at the rate of 55 miles.
George j. Gould is serving on
the United States Grand Jury al
Trenton, N. j., this week. The s.
per day and mileage will come
handy to man who left New Yorl
to escape taxation on fifty million
dollars.
The County Auditors CLOSED
their rather protracted session last
Monday. When the statement il
published the result of their investi
cations will be apparent, and thu
taxpayers enabled to judge of the
value of their resea ch into the
mazes of county finances.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-01-21
PERSONAL.

S. B, Palmer, of Stroudsburg, was
at Milford Wednesday.
D. Nj. Slauson, an aged resident
of this place, has been very i'll but
is now slowly improving.
John L. Swayze, of Newton, has
been confirmed by the New Jersey
Senate as Prosecutor of the Pleas.
Mrs. Jacob Klaer who for some
time has been quite i'll is regaining
her health under DR.. Wenners treat
ment.
Col. Vanderbilt Allen is reported
seriously i'll at Capri, Italy at which
place he has been for some time
sec king health.
Mrs. Robert Ludy, of Summit,
N. j., a granddaughter of II. B.
Well has been visiting friends in
Milford recently.
Governor Griggs will resign next
Tuesday and Senator Foster M. Vor-
hees will take the oath of Office as
Acting Governor.
1t is said that George Custard and
wife have shaken the dust of Mil
ford off their feet and will hereafter
abide in t e Quarker City
DR.. D. r Davis was elected chair
man, and Horace Heydt, Esq. sec
retary of the Carbon County Re-
publican Committee.
Louis Thiele, of Greeley, was a
visitor at Milford last week, and he
will be happier man in future be-
cause he win read the Press.
Catharine, aged two years a
daughter of Harry P. Nyce, of
Stronlsburg died last Friday of
pneumonia after an illness of one
week.
Charles H. Winfield, Prosecutor
OF the Pleas Tor hudson county, N.
j., is seriously i'll at his home in
Jersey City with disease of the
heart, and there is little hope for his
recovery.
Lewis 7. Smith died at his home
at Mount Pocono, Monroe county,
Jan. 18th, aged 63 years. By his
energy and labor he brought that
section into notice s summer re-
sort and much of its prosperity is
due to his enterprise.
The village will regret to lose Mr..
Charles Maync and his family as
summer visitors, if it be their in
tention to abandon Milford as a sum-
mer home. They have made
many friends and are pleasant peo-
pie to number among our accesions,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-01-21
A Cure for Lame Back.

"My daughter when recovering
from an attack of fever, was a great
sufferer from pain in the back and
hips" writes Louden Grover, of
Sardis, KY. "After using quite a
number of remedies without any
benefit she tried one bottle of
Chamberlain Pain Balm, and it
has given entire relief" " Chamber
lain's Pain Balm is also certain
cure for rheumatism. Sold by Drug
gists and General Merchants in Pike
county.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-01-21
NO. r..

A good wheat crop and great gold
productions have knocked Organism
out in S. D., which is now third in
output of the yellow metal. and its
resources in this line are only in the
early stages of development. With
the advent of prosperity, the agita-
ton over free silver has subsidized. "
Inasmuch as Consul General Lee
can have one or more United States
warship in Havana harbor within
six hours after he deems their pres
ence necessary, the administration
has not been worrying over the yell
low journal war scares of the last
few days.