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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-22
MRS. EMELINE BINGHAM.

Mr.. M. N. B. Killam, of Paupac
received last Sunday notice of the
death, in Michigan of his only
surviving sister, Mrs Emeline
Bingham, widow of John Bingham,
at the extreme age of ninety-four.
She was born in Paupac in 1904 and
descended from the families who first
settled there. Her father was Rev.
Benjamin T Killam, and her mother
Elizabeth Witter Killam. She is men,
toned as having been philan-
thropic Christian woman.
Of the large family of nine but
one, the venerable M. NIB .Killam, so
we'll and favorably known through
out this and adjoining counties, re-
mains. She is also survived by
seven children.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-22
SIXTEEN YEARS.
His Wife Had Been Chronic In
valid-Oured at last,

Mr.. J. T. Scott, Cherokee, Texas,
in writing to DIR. Hartman, stated :
8" ] had kidney disease for about fiji
teen years and had got so bad that
/ could hardly get about and could
not perform any kind of labor. l
had tried quite number of doctors
and had taken nearly wagon-load
of patent and proprietary medicines,
but continued to gradually grow
worse. Also, my wife had been an
invalid for about sixteen years. and
you doubtless remember when l
wrote you about her, there was hard
1y ever day that she could sit up all
day. We tried a great many RENE
dies, but neither of us was ever bene
fited, only temporarily, till we began
taking your Pe-ru-na and Man a-lin,
as instructed in your letters to us
1t has made healthy man of me ;
/ never felt better in my life and my
wife is almost like a different per-
son, she is so much better. The
Pr-ru-na is the most wonderful
medicine / ever saw for Ia grippe
it is a sure cure. l know this and
have had my neighbor to try it. y
Hundreds of similar testimonials
may be found in a little book entitled
Facts and Faces, which will be
sent free TO any address by The Pc
ru-na Drug Manufacturing Company
Columbus, Ohio.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-22
CUBAN EVENTS.

Since the Presidents message was
sent to Congress in which he declar-
ed that we ought to intervene to put
an end to the present deplorable
state of affairs in Cuba, Congress
passed resolution approving of his
policy. In the Senate last Saturday
a resolution was passed recognizing
the independence of Cuba, thus pla-
cling this Country in position con-
trary to fact and against the letter
and spirit of our Constitution, and
the policy of the Government. Our
Senators Quay and Penrose, with
eight others, voted with the Dem
ocratic- Populistic- Republican COM
bine which soughtto embarrass the
President and cast discredit on his
administration, and policy Such
republicans are not patriots, they
are controlled by narrow spirit
which would for personal and selfish
reasons attempt to embarrass the
administration, and prevent the
carrying out of plan which would
ultimately bring freedom to Cuba,
and at the same time receive the
appreciation of the whole civilized
world. We believe the Republican
Press and people of Pennsylvania
were opposed to any attempt to
array Congress against the President
and his policy.
Recognition is an executive, and
not a legislative function, made SC
by the constitution, and the Senate
had no moral OF legal right to at
tempt 10 usurp that function.
Doing so it transcended its sphere
and the act of that body should meet
with the universal condemnation
which it deserves. On Monday
when the Senate resolution was read
in the House, MIR. DINGHY moved
10 concur, with an amendment
striking out the recognition clause
This motion prevailed and the res
olution was returned to the Senate
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-22
Our PrIr,ary EIeotIon.

The Republican primary election
for Monroe County will be held May
21st. We have not heard that
any steps have been taken by our
County chairman to fix the time
for holding the primary in Pike
though the rules say it must be held
not later than ten days before the
Republican state convention, ana
that meets this year June 2 The rule
also provides that candidates shall
notify the county chairm n twenty
days before the election of their cam
didacy. At the election this year
the county committee should be
elected, county officers nominated,
and township committeeman also
elected. Do our present officials
purpose to ignore the rules, and if
so why?
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-22

reading room was always favorite
place for the village people, and
here "Uncle Ira, and the several
characters who go to make up
"Childe Harold's" wonderful tales,
nightly assembled, chewed their
tobacco, smoked their pipes and
spun their yarns. An adjoining
room contained the menagerie and
here it may be assumed the innocent
"Childe" observed the antics of
the "Snaix" and studied the aspect
of the "bar," descriptions of which
have since made him famous among
delineators of nature, and rendered
the columns of the New York papers
famous for statements of remark
able scientific facts.
Frank Crissman has spent a mod
crate fortune in additions and in
efforts to make the house in all res
poets up to date. The dining room
is a model, and contains large open
fireplace over which is inscribed
GAS ancient is this hostelry
AS any in the land may be-"
Not satisfied with kerosene lights
the proprietor has just introduced
Acetylene gas and the transforma-
tion is wonderful indeed.
The house enjoys a large transient
trade and is favorite with a select
class of city guests. 1t is also head
quarters for the L. A. w. and a
great resort for winter parties wish
ing a quiet evening and substan-
tial meal.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-22

This House, originally called the
Pike County House, was probably
erected in 1s1S-19 by Timothy Can
dee. The records show that Frances
A. L. Smith and Jonathan Brink
conveyed the lots to him early in
1918, and from the consideration
named it is not likely they were
built upon. In 1920 John West
brook, Sheriff, sold the property to
John Clark. and it is described as
having ON it a large frame house
and barn.
Clark probably finished the build
ing and began keeping o store and
tavern in 1926, which he continued
until 1882, when William butcher
became proprietor, and so continued
until 1886, when, having too closely
investigated the contents of the U,
S. mail, his retirement was en-
forced, and it would seem that A.
B. Templeton had it for two years.
Then H. S. Mott, noted politician
in his day, took charge in '3S and
'39, followed by Ira Coburn from
1910 to az. Geo. Biddis was pro-
prietor also in part of AZ and in '43,
succeeded by Charles E. Mott, in IA
and AS, when Jacob s. Sandt kept
it until AZ. Oscar Fl, Mott had
charge in '4s and part of 40, when
he became an Argoneaut, and H. S.
Mott resumed control from 80 to
SO, when Cyrus Crissman became
the owner by purchase from o. H.
Mott. Mr.. Crissman kept the house
until his death in 1860, after which
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-22

drawal of her troops from Cuba.
The resolutions as finally passed
First.-That the people of the island
of Cuba are, and of right ought to
be, free and independent.
Second. That it is the duty of the
United States to demand, and the
Government of the United States
does hereby demand, that the Gov
ernment of Spain at once relinquish
its authority and government in the
island of Cuba and withdraw its land
and naval forces from Cuba and
Cuban waters.
Third.-That the President of the
United States be, and he is, hereby
directed and empowered to use the
entire land and naval forces of the
United States, and to call into actual
service of the United States, the
militia of the several States to such
an extent as may be necessary to
carry the resolutions into effect.
Fourth. That the United States
hereby disclaims any disposition or
intervention to exercise sovereignty,
jurisdiction, or control, over said
island except for the pacification
thereof, and asserts its determine
tion when that is accomplished, to
leave the Government and control
of the island to its people,
The resolutions were signed by
President Mckinley on Wednesday
and at the same time an ultimatun
was sent Spain carrying out theil
provisions. She is notified that hel
army and navy must leave Cuba anC
Cuban waters at once, and she will
have until midnight tonight (Fri
day. to reply. If by that time she
has not notified the United States OF
her intention to withdraw her troops
Immediately, hostilities will prompt
ly begin. The fleet now at Key Wesf
win blockade Cuba, and the army
win be sent to invade the island.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-22
NO. 25.
OBITUARY.
BENJAMIN HoLBERT COLE.

Probably the Oldest male resident
OF Montague, Nj, passed away last
Friday when Benjamin Fl. Cole died,
aged nearly eighty years. Born
in that township July "a, 1916, it was
the whole of a long life his home.
Upright in character, conscientious
in dealing, truthful in manner and
speech, he commanded the confidence
of the community and enjoyed the
respect and esteem of his friends
and neighbors. Oct. 26, 1889, he
married Margaret, a daughter of
Cornelius Van Etten, of Delaware
township, this County, who died Dec.
30, 1899, This union was blessed
with large family of children, the
following of whom survive: Sarah
Jane, wife of John Van Etten of Del.
aware, Elizabeth, wife of B. A. West
brook, Samantha, wife of John G.
Swartwout, both of Branchville,
N j., Mary Alice, wife of John T.
Van Auken, Susan Ann, wife of Elec-
tus Sinner, and George N. living on
the homestead farm with whom de.
ceased resided. Three brothers,
William, of Tri- States, James, living
in Michigan, and Joshua, of Monta-
que also survive. The funeral was
held Monday at the house of his son
and interment in the Montague Gem
etary.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-22

County Commissioners to Geo, @.
Lawyer, dated October 2, 1868
acres in Lackawaxen consideration
50.
j. B. Westbrook to Commissioners,
dated August 20, 1894, 365 acres in
Blooming Grove, Margaret Stocker
consideration $17.
Commissioners to E. T. Riviere,
dated October 1, 1896. land as above
consideration 81.
w. R. Ridgway et.ux. to Lizzie R.
Mott, dated November 9, 1897. Quit
Claim, Land in Milford Borough on
Mott street consideration 81.
Wesley Nc Gown et.ux. to Ben
jamin L. Shaffer, dated April 8, "a
acre Lackawaxen consideration
50.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-22

which body refused to concur in the
House action and the resolution
was at once sent back to the House,
where a motion was made to concur
in the Senate resolution with an
amendment striking out the clause,
which recognizes the independence
of the existing republic. Making
the first paragraph read-That the
people of the Island of Cube, of right
ought to be free and independent.
This prevailed by a vote of i78 to
1876. Twelve republicans voted with
the Democrats. The resolutions
were sent to the Senate which now
concurred without a request for
conference, and sent them back to
the House where a motion was made
to recede and concur. This was do.
feated, and a motion for a confer
ence provided. The Senate dis
agreed to the House amendment
and appointed Conferees, who failed
to agree, the Senate still insisting,
further conference was held which
finally resulted in an agreement
which leaves the words ''and are
in the first resolution and strikes
out the recognition clause. Great
pressure was brought to bear ON the
Pennsylvania Republican delegation
in Congress by the two Senators to
have them go back ON the admins
tration, but we rejoice to write that
the effort was unsuccessful, and
that the delegation except w. A
Stone, Davenport, and Youngs, stood
firm. Mr.. kirkpatrick in a speech
before the Caucus urged the duty
of standing by the administration
and the three reeoncentrados final
ly voted with the majority. Oul
two Senators finding they could
not control the republican congress
men of this State, at length conclu
ded to yield the question of recog
milton, with eight other republican
Senator's, which settled the question
against the Demoeratic-Bryan, com
bine. The President signed thu
resolutions and gave Spain notic'
of this action, requesting the with
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-22

the business was carried on by sew
eral successfully, until 1876, when
Frank Crissman, the present land
lord, assumed the management.
Naturally the house many years
ago became Democratic headquar-
tcrs, and this brought 1t large local
patronage. Few, if any, important
political meetings of the managers
of the party in this county have
been held elsewhere, and, could
those venerable walls speak, many
are the stories of schemes and plots
and counter plots they could relate,
which have been hatched beneath
its roof for the promotion of the
ambition of office seekers of that
stripe, One of the rooms, that on
the northeast corner, and the one
in which Ed. Harold Mott, author
of "Pike County Folks" was born,
still has in it tho original furniture
and the old clothes presses and
closets are models of old-time fin
ish and beauty.
Milford Lodge, No, 80, F. q AM,
when Daniel Burrell was Master
and John Leforge Secretary, held
meetings in the rooms just over the
present office. This was then the
top story. The third was added by
Cyrus Crissman in 1857.
The spirit of change thoroughly
pcrmeates every part of the system
of the present proprietor and he is
never content unless making changes
which will add to the comfort and
convenience of his guests. The
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-22
Facts coneernine cube.

The northeast coast was discover
ed by Columbus in 1892, and almost
all the south coast in 1895. Ocampo
proved it to be an island i'm 1908 by
sailing around the northeast extrem-
ity.
tits called the Pearl of'the Antilles
and lies in the Torrid Zone between
the Gulf of Mexico and the Carrib-
bean Sea-
1t is more than 730 miles long, and
25 to 10 niles wide, and has an area
of forty-Gvo thousand square miles,
equal to fourth the area of Spain
or ono half that of Great Britain
and about the same as Pennsyl-
vania.
1t contains nearly twenty-nine
millien acres, seventeen million of
which are unclcared forest, and
about two millions under cultivation.
The present insurrection broke
out in 1895.
The export of sugar is about one
fourth of the world crop. Tobacco
ranks neXtin Importance as an eX-
port and the island produces large
quantities of coffee Hlvana and
Matanzas in the northern part are
the pr acipal commercial ports.
The highlands are covered to the
tops with forests of mahogany,
ebony, palms, etc.
The original race.of Indians which
inhahi'e ed Cuba is now extinct. The
present population of about one
mill m six hundred thousand is COM
prised of 950,0OO c 9ans(white),
500 90 colo I, and 1000 Span
iards, tn few of most every
nationality.
There are about one thousand
miles OF railroad radiatng princi-
pally from Havana, aud three thous-
and miles OF telegraph lines.
The island is div ided into six prov
inces.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-22
Unclaimed Letters.

The following is list of unclaim-
ed letters remaining in the Post
Office at Milford for the week ending
April 16. 1898: Ladies-Mrs S. P.
Graves, Mrs. T. H. Ault Gentlemen
WIN. Ernest, P. X. Dickeman.
Persons claiming the above will
please say ADVERTISED" and give
date of the list. Jas. S. Gale. P. M.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-22
The New Railroad.

Activity increases in the building
of the new railroad to Milford. The
scow to transport stone and material
to the pier was launched Monday
cars loaded with rails have arrived,
and a small engine and a number of
construction cars are ready for build
ing operations, which are promised
to begin very soon.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-22
April an onInous Month.

The month seems to be pregnant
with events in American history,
and many of our most stirring oc-
caslons have been dated in it.
April IS, 1775-Paul Reviere's
famous midnight ride.
April 10, 1775-Battle of Lexing-
ton beginning of Revolution.
April 1775-North Carolina and
Rhode Island declare for indepen-
dence.
April, 17s2-Our independence
recognized by the Dutch Republic.
April II, ,l7s3-Congress proclaims
cessation of hostilities.
April Is, l7s3-Congress ratifies
preliminary treaty of peace with
Great Britain.
April 1, 1s12-Congress establishes
embargo that begins war of 1912.
April 21, 1835-Santa Anna suffers
defeat at San Jacinto.
April 26, 1Si6-Hostilities open
between u. S. and Mexico.
April u, 1s61-Fort Sumter fired
on by Beauregard.
April 10, ls61-Fight between
troops and mob at Baltimore.
April 8, 1S65-Lee surrenders al
Appomatox.
April II 1865, Abraham Lincoln
assassinated.
April 10, 1s96-Congress declares
for Cuba Lbre.
The Best Liniment.-"Chamber
lain's Pain Balm is the finest OT
earth, write Edwards a. Parker, o.
Plains, Ca This is the verdict o.
all who use it. For rheumatism
lame back, sprains. swelliags aDt
the numerous slight ailments ans
accidents common to every house
hold, this liniment has no equal
With it in the house a great deal o
suffering and pain may be avoided
For sale by druggists and genera
merchahts in Pike County.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-22

Friday, April 8th, a chapter of
Royal Arch Masons was instituted
at Stroudsburg by officers from the
Grand Chapter in Philadelphia. A
large number Of prominent Masons
from different parts of the state were
present to participate in the exercises
and banquet which followed.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-22

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys
and bowels Never sicken, weaken
or gripe, 10c,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-22

just try a 1Oc box of Cascarets the
finest liver and bowel regulator ever
made.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-04-22

Listers and the Great Eastern Fer
tilizers at w. & G. Mitehell's.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09

A NEW SLANG PHRASE WANTED.
 T have been waiting for months" 7" he said, flor some bright idiot to come along with something really new and good in the way of popular slang-the kind that is not offensive and furnishes an unfailing although eventually monotonous defense for repartee fiends. Let's go back few years into history thanks. No, I'll pour it out myself please As I was saying, let's go back into history My hobby. you know, IS tracing the origin of slang. l never use slang myself, but the study of It amuses me. I started 1t several years ago, beginning with There are others. Now, there was a bit of slang that played a star engagement and lived longer with subsequent variation, than anything that has been coined within the scope of my memory. AS nearly as I can make out, There are others was used as slang for the first time in the Umbrella a newspaper hang-out in New York and the occasion for 1t was the fact that one man in the row had been forgotten in the round. AS l re- marked, There are others lived for long time, which was because it really meant something and had world of meaning at times. It has disappeared for good though, in this part of the country. I understand, however. that it is just getting a hold in Texas.
 "'There are others was succeeded by You're not the only pebble on the beach, which originated in variety theater at Coney Island with cheap song-and- dance sketch. It was taken up and popularized as slang, that is. the first of it was. With You're not the only as a foundation the original repar tee fiends twisted all sorts of things out of this bit of slang, and it subse- ouentIy degenerated into every conceiv- able form, until it became oh, don't know, you're not the only with any thing one wanted tackled onto the end. Now, really, since those I have men tioned became obsolete, there has been no clever bit of slang worth speaking
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09

NASSAU, N. F., Nov. S.-A large steamer with two masts and two fun nels, which is believed to be the aban- doned Spanish cruiser Infanta Maria Teresa, is reported to be lodged on a reef north of Cat Island A second gale Is blowing, and it is impossible to learn about her. Saturday was the last day she was heard from. She was then two miles off shore. Persons are ready to board her when the weather moder- ates.
 NORFOLK, Va, Nov. S.-The Merritt Wrecking Com~any has received infor- mation that the Maria Teresa is ashore at Cat Island. Captain Chittenden will leave with the steamer Merritt at once. The tele ram came from I. J. Merritt, New York, and reads as follows:
 Teresa ashore on Cat Island Hold Merritt with crew and apparatus; also Captain Chittenden."
 The Merritt was to have left for New York this afternoon, but that order was revoked, and preparations are now making to start for Cat Island. The Navy Department at Washington has been notified.
 WASHINGTON, Nov S.-The Navy is without advices con- corning the Maria Teresa, but, acting on the newspapers reports of her on Cat Island in the Wat ling Island group, has sent orders to the Vulcan at Norfolk and the Poto- mac at Santiago to leave immediately for Cat Island, and if the vessel is found to do everything possible to save her. The expedition will be under con- trol of Captain McCalla, who com manded the Marblehead in the Spanish war, and is now in charge of the Nor folk navy-yard. The Vulcan should reach the scene in forty-eight hours and the Potomac in less time.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
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The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
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The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09

of heard on the repartee market. They are all looking for something new this fal, and it's hard to find. Of course, there have been a lot of inane coin ages which do not aspire to the dignity of being worth the living. 'Chesty' is word that has been used up to date Tor several months, but it is absolutely meaningless. That's a funny thing about this kind of slang. A man seems 10 know what another man means when ne says Hello, my chesty friend or
 Now, don't get chesty about a little thing like that and yet there is not a man living who could, if the life of him depended on it. define the word or glVe you any very accurate idea of what 1t means. But, as I remarked, we are looking for something new, and if some clever Indian would only coin one ne would relieve great strain on the mind of the repartee ffend. Washing ton Times.