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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-02-17

Our existing wide tire law offers re
bate Of a. a wheel from the road tax for 4
inch or over, and becomes operative when
ever the "wps Committee passes an ordin
ancc to that effect Assemblyman Smith
evidently wants a wide tire bill bad when
he can { induce the Twp Committee, Of
which he is member, to pass that
ordinance.
[ see that a Sandyston Correspondent
says the Town Committee is considering
an ordinance requiring peddlers to take out
a license to peddle in this town The ped
dler who refuses to pay, and carries his
case up, will put the Committee in a
hole
Remember l told you so.
Ya-as Mister Honest9 John your slu,
on the PIKE COUNTY PRESS is entirely un.
called for, and you only show yonr narrow
animus by mdulging it. You know ii
has no call TO publish the delinquent tax
payers of Walpack or any other township
/ in n. j. The PRESS does not need TO come
/ over into Honest? Johns territory for dc
/ linquent poll tax lists with which to pad
] its columns, but prefers using that amount
Of space for the benefit Of men who with
out foot of trout stream manage TO sell
the Club lots Of trout, then join the church
and rant about the iniquities Of the fist
Club, whose good money jingles in hi
pocket. Honest? John should not depend
upon people telling him all the goo'
things that are in the PRESS for he is sur
TO miss some of the best, and they are in
decd dog cheap at 81 so year 1t is a
cheap as,to borrow or steal it and some pc
pie will read il if they have to do both.
Hello Quicktownl what penetration yo
= have Why should l not be glad 70 sc
live inhdels more numerous! Could "
divest ourselves Of prejudice We woul
have to admit that they are usually wild
' awake, thinking, reading men and women
3 have seldom, II ever, known one who We
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-02-17
INVITED TO COME OUT.
Delaware Twp.


EDITOR Pass DEAR SIR -
As taxpayer of this county and
fully realizing the necessity for
economy in the care and manage
ment of the peoples money, that our
farmers may not be so greatly op-
pressed with a burden of taxation,
and that some relief may by judi
cious expenditure be afforded, l ask
if you will not invite any republi-
cans who are, or may be intending
to be candidates for county Com.
missioners ut the next primary cleo
ton to place their names before the
people, by so declaring themselves
in the Press. This will enable tn {
citizens of the county to carefully
enqnire into their qualifications for
the office and may lead to the select
ion of a careful, competent business
man, snch as all taxpayers should
earnestly desire to see in that office
Please allow this invitation tC
stand until it may be thoroughly
known in the county,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-02-17
LACKAWAXEN.

Fred Holbert has returned to Elmira
after being confined to his home in this
place several weeks with the grip
On account of the surplus of snow the
schools Of the town have been closed for
the week.
Miss Grace Barnes and Chas. Steinhart
made brief visit at Hoadleys Pa. last
week.
Miss Ida Smith who has been spending
most Of the winter with her grand parents
at Atco Pa is home and looking we'll.
Henery Hoffman is again on deck after
entertaining the grip for few days
The family Of Frank Ernest have moved
to Newark y J where they will make
their home in the future
The oyster supper which was to be ar the
home Of Mrs Bartle on Feb 15, was post
ponud until Feb %. Don't fail to be pre-
sent.
/ J. W Hale Of Honesdale is stopping at
the Keystone Hotel.
Zna
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-02-17
OBITUARY.
Mrs Susan Vaa Etten,

The friends of this most estim-
able woman had for Il long time
been solicitouS of her health and felt
that it did not foreshadow speedy
return to her wonted condition, but
few were prepared for the most
unwelcome tidings which reached
here Saturday that she had died
that day in II N. Y. Hospital where
she had been taken for treatment
She was a daughter Abrahm V.
and Mary j, Stoll Dusenberry of
Sandyston n. j Several years ago
she married John p. VanEtten of
Conashaugh and has since been
nnactive participant in the manage
ment of the large boarding house of
which her husband was part propri-
etor.
Of a quiet amiable disposition
pleasant in manner and address nj
ways careful IF the comfort of the
guests she endeared herself to all
by her cheerful readiness to make
their surroundings comfortableNand
congenial' Connecting herself with
the Reformed church her sincere
christian character ornanented her
profession of faith and was a shin.
ing example to her associates.
She will be greatly missed in the
home circle and also by the many
who yearly return TO the Coma
shaugh for health and recreation.
She Is survived by her husband
one brother William, of Dingmans
Ferry; a half sister Emma Depuf
and her neither residing in Mil
ford.
The remains wsre brought from
\. Y. to her late home last Satur.
day, the funeral services, conduct.
ed by Rev Thos. Nichols of Milford
occurred Wednesday and the body
wss laid to rest in the Dingman'
Cemetery.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-02-17
AS 1T MAY BE.

Father of the Grizzly dear young
man 1 have called to ask you if you
will accept the hand of mydaugh-
ter.
Young Man-Indeed
Girls Father-Yes, sir. l have
reason to believe she cares for you,
and know you can make her hap
py.
Young Man-What are your pros
poets?
Girls Father-I am sixty five
years old, and have the gout, that
may take me off at any time. own
800 shares of the Sure Thing copper
mire an equal number in the Bust
vile Railway. am worth a quarter
of million. Do you have confidence
in me?
Young MAXWELL this is sudden
but l will think it over. Come
around Tuesday some time between
10 and 10 80 and 1 will give you m,
answer.
Girls Father-Very we'll, sir
Good morning.
Young Man-Good morning.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-02-17
MATAM0RAS.

The Indies Christian Union con-
nected with Hope church will give
a George Washington supper next
Tuesday evening at Prescotts Hall
There will also be an entertainment
Father Time and George Washing
ton and his wife will be represented
A full account will be given next
week.
Prof Pines dancing class next
Thursday evening at Prescotts
Hall.
We regret to chronicle an acci-
dent which befell our townsman,
Chas, Nichol, a brekman on the
Orange Co. Express, Monday even
ing A mishap occurred on the train
causing several employees much in
convenience and Mr.. Nichols was
bruised about the face. He was
taken to the p j. Hospital for treat
ment
Mr.. Theodore Fletcher has been
quite i'll for the past week.
Lewis Deron the efficient janitor
of the High School has been quite
i'll but is now improving.
Rev J. A. Wiegind pastor ofHope
church will soon depart to the re-
gret of his many friends here in p.
j. and surrounding towns. All de-
nominations unite in admiration
Of the man and all wish him pleas
ant future field of labor.
His wife and daughter will also
be greatly missed by their many
friends both in the church and vii
| lage and the Ladies Christian Un.
ion Society Will lose one of it's most
| valued members and an earnest
church worker.
This town for the past few days
has experienced a blizzard almost
equal to that of 'SS. Snow banks
lie in every street some as high as
the buildings. The public schools
were discontinued for a day Go tn'
children could not surmount the
drifts. 1t seems as if it would b
J1ly before they all disappear.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-02-17

nc Etc VIM ftt' u Special one
dollar excursion to New York on
Washingtons Birthday Feby. 22,
leaving Port Jervis at z. a. m.
William Finger a brakeman on
the Erie fell from his train last
Thursday Feb 9th and the wheels of
one car passed overhis left leg just
below the knee ,amputating it from
his body. He is reported as doing
well in the Hospital at Port Jervis.
Col. John Nyce Post No. 459 S. A.
r. will meet hereafter the first Sat
urday of each month at O'Clock in
the afternoon All comrades who
feal interested are requested to be
present. BY order of
j. w. KILsBY,
Feb. II '99-6mos. Commander.
A bill giving ConStables SIS for
making returns to the Court of
Quarter Session and 81. for attend
ing general, special township or
borough elections has passed the
Senate and is now in the House
1t is however being amended by the
wise legislators and may be loaded
to death.
The situation at Harrisburg re
mains practically unchanged. The
deadlock continues and the oppos-
ing forces are numerlly about as
at the beginning. The McCarrell
jury bill, which last week was post
poned until March 81 was not recon
sidered within the five days limited
for motion to reconsider. The
House adjourned Wednesday, that
being the last day, by vote of SO
yeas and S5 nays.
nn,a- Ei,i will ruln a dol l1r evcur-
sion to n. .Washingtons birth day
Feb.2 Train leaves P. j, at7 am
The large boarding house on Lake
Teedyuskung owned by the Row.
land estate, was with It's contents
burned Tuesday morning. The fire
originated from bad chimney. H.
sured for $4,000.
Since July third the hottest day of
1898 when the mercury indicated
100 in the shade and February 13
1899 when it tcame down to II here
there has been n change of III de-
grees which it is rather difficult 10
replize at this time.
Feb Is was the anniversary of the
blowing up of the Maine in the Hnv
anna harbor, and on that day the
keel of a new vessel was laid signal
izing the commencement of a new
battleship to replace her, In year
if nothing prevents the completed
vessel will he launched and bs ptised
the Maine"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-02-17
CORRE ND.ENCE.
DINGM

Like the Liars Club of Montague,
so the Fence Club of Delaware, re-
cognized the fact of the Chairman
having received II copy of the Pass
of Jan. q, and that he had read the
editorial entitled Coming candi-
dates.
1t was an eye opener for those
who have always voted olindly and
a couple of the members did notTelish
an exposure, for they have the Of
flee bee buzzing to their bonnetS
II votes would vote with their eyes
open there would be little hope for
misfit farmers living off the fat of
the land as Office holders.
The spring election being near at
hand the political situation in this
township naturally enough was dis
cussed. The machine Democrats
have nominated a ticket according
to its rules. A number of independ
ent, intelligent Democrats bestlred
themselves to see what they could
do, so as not to be politically Ostcacis
/ ed for want of suitable candidates.
As the Republicans leaders of this
township, with the aid of one
| Congressmanhave largely destroyed
the usefulness of the Republican
column on the ballots, by removing
the PostOflice against thewishesof &
large majority, the independent
Democrats with the consent Of th'
Republicans have n constable and a
I++z~st6wo supervisors on that ticket
Hence the February election viii
largely be a fight between the tw'
factions of the democracy.
The grip has about disappears
, and all are wearing pleasante
, faces
Abraham Bradley had some mea
stolen from his kitchen few night
p since.
The hay on the Kate Angle plac
:. has been sold for taxes, by the co
lectOr.
There have been numerous acc
dents on the lumber job at NJ
! Holly but fortunately none wei
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-02-17

not law abiding, and excellent citizen,
the best type of the race, and never one
that was a hypocrite They should at least
rscieve some credit for honestly avowing
their sentiments, instead Of hyprccriticaIly
I pretending to believe what they do not. 70
they were no worse people than infldels
there need be little fear Of dege eneration
yet while
Was the "Boss" at the dancer No the
Boss" was not at the dance. He had ur-
gent business elsewhere Just then. Yes,
the Boss" sometimes knows when to
stand in out Of the ram.
The 10000. given as State aid to the
cause Of building good roads is not col
lected from farmers. nor do they pay the
greater share of the county tax for that
purpose The greater portion is drawn
from the towns, mines, and corporations.
When the road is built under petition the
petitioners pay 1870, the State 800 and the
county 600 Under the present situation,
IL the farmer had good business gumption,
they would make the most Of their oppor-
tunties, and be driving good roads, as it
is plain their construction would be by
moneys Of which they contribute the least
portion
| Honor bright, now "Daisy," is it gem
uine Farmers Club, or only the old merry
go-round masquerading under a new
name.
When the Mickey loses his taste 70
beer and the "boss" quits the merry-go-'
round, Ithe whang doodle will shed no
more tears and the guyascutus in green
pastures be found the devil will then be
in great ire and the curtain will fall with
red lights and blue fire.
When good roads are built by the Free
holders, through petition by the residents
along the line Of road the cost, to the eK-
tent of ten per cent, is assessed by commits
sioners upon the abutting property owners
according to the benefits received by each
At the recent sale of the Rubart farm it
was bought by Isaiah Garss OF Walpack
for $3i3. 1t was sold to close the estate Of
the late Nicholas Mcrring, and contained
10 acres We hear that friend Gariss in
tends starting "A poultry farm. If so, the
fraternity extends Il hearty welcome.
wonder where the Heralds Correspon-
dent finds his law th at assesses the cost OF
improved roads on the length of road iron
instead of the property valuation.
The spring election comes on March 14th
this year, and a. Gainesville. We believe
this is the same date, and same place that
the election was held tn G
year Of the great blizzard. 1 hope we
will not need to go up there under as ad
verse conditions this spring as we did
then
Collector James Il Fnllor hOS rcoieved
the school moneys and is now ready to
, meet any demand the teachers may mak'
a upon his treasury.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-02-17
A LAMPLIGHT COMPANION.

Between now and Spring time
there will be many opportunities Of
an evening to read up on the differ.
ent portions of the Great North.
west.
To this end the Chicago, Milwau-
kee e. st. Paul Railway Co. has
printed for free distribution to East
ern farmers a number of illustrated
pamphlets dregaring the various
States traversed by its lines.
In sending your address to w. F.
Powell, General Immigration Agent
Old Colony Building, Chicago. III.
please say if your preference is foi
information about Wisconsin, Iowa
Minnesota, North Michigan or Nortl
Dakota.
No charge for pamphlets or fo
replying to all inquiries about an
section of the Great West.
3Vyk
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-02-17
PERSONAL.

John G, Warner has been VII y
his sister, Mrs Carrie y6hd6c5'IS
in Hackensack this week "
Hon. j. j. Hart was storm Sta il
in N. Y. during part of the recent
blizzard.
Clifford Pinchot chief of the Fore,
ty Bureau Washington d G. will de
liver an illustrated address ON the
Western Forest Reserves on Tues.
day Feb. 21, before the Pennsylva-
4 mia Foresty Association at Horticul
tural Hall Philadelphia.
The home of E. S. Wolf has been
frightened by the coming of little
Wolf in the family.
w. F. Chol spent a few days with
his family this week.
Chas. Wood is in N. Y. taking les.
sons in embalming processes.
A. S. Stage who has been success
fully teaching in Blooming Grove
this county has finished his term
and returned to his home in N Y.
state.
Misses Bertha WlliNmsop
Bessie Van Etten who 3 Il =
Haven ct. last Saturday to- visi'
were storm staid and could not re-.
turn until Thursday this week.
Mrs. James p. Brown Of
Stroudsburg attended the funeral
of her sister-in-law Mrs
Susan Van Etten at Conashaagh
this week.
Hon j. r. Solimon, of Boontcn
Congressman elect from the 4 N. J
Dist. is in Milford today Friday at
tending taking testimony in the es'
of B. G. Horton decd before j +.
Van Etten examiner.
Mrs. Frank Singmaster of We'll
ington, Iowa Cornelius VanEtten
and Mrs. Jas. p. Brown of Strouds-
burg were in attendance at the OBJ
sequies of their sister-in-law Mrs
John p. VanEtten this week.
J.J. CutlerEsq. and EdwinHowell
of Chester N. j. are at Milford to-
dry attending the hearing in the
matter of BIC. Horizons estate
Hoagland of Port Jervis IwaDk
pototojoo -oiaI buol.vvllesst GoLtsAeS1e
his new adv't.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-02-17
ALMOST A. FIRE.

| | The Port Jervis Union relates
tlat quick wit and useful qualities
saved b. F. BENEFITS house in Port
Jervis last Saturday night from con
fngatiOn. A party was in progress
when suddenly the centre leg of the
table gave away and crockery and
the lamp we're precepitated to the
floor in II heap. Frank Smith seized
II handy Pike County PRESs and
quickly smothered the flames. Nor
al, the Press is a household neces
sity. Don't be without it.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-02-17
Los ANGELES AND THE PACIFIC
COAST AND RETURN.

Special Excursion from points in
Pennsylvania, Maryland, District of
Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia,
Ohio, New York and New Jersey, on
the occasion of the National Educa-
tional Association meeting at Los
Angles, Cal, in July, 1899, at re-
duced rates. For full particulars
address John r. Pott, District Pas,
senger Agent. g., NJ. q st. P. R'y,
4S6 William st., Williamsport, Pa
wks.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-02-17

A farm about Il mile an a half
from Milford known as the Crank
Olmsted place" Terms reasonable
For fuller information address p
o box 217 or enquire at the home of
Mrs. II. Winsor on Ann st.
NANCY OLMsTED,
Feb. 1--4w. Milford Pa.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-02-17
on 2 couNrRYRxPANp:.

The Americans have captured
kleilo the Capital of the Island of
YVwrre and She seat Of the 50 called
government of the Visagan Fedor-
'atiun After a brief bombardment
the town was taken by the Amer
leans under General Miller
without single casualty on our
side.
The Rebels before evacuating set
ihe town on fire but the flames were
'asily extinguished.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-02-17
va GAZE PARTY.

Invitations are ont for a social
Cake Party at the residence of Mrs.
Jas. Black Minisink House on Fri
day evening Febr. II. Prof. Kaut-
mans Orchestra of Port Jervis will
furnish the music.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-02-17

Taking testimony a.. fs.ssisys ~
progress to-day before j. y. Van
Etten, Commissioner appoined by
the New Jersey Courts, in tie mat
ter of an application made ty Mrs.
Mary Howell of Chester n Y. to
compel the executes of the ct ofthe
late B. G, Horton decd to ,harge
themselves in their accnunt
with the amount of a certain judge
ment which was assigned ~ said
decedent to his daughter Mrs. A. d
Brown.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-02-17
THE SNOW

"Annonnced by all the trumpets of
the sky.
Arrives the snow and driven DER
the fields.
Seems nowhere TO ulight; the whit
ed air.
Hides hills and woods, the river
and the heaven.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-02-17
AN ENTERpR1sINe FARMER.

Farmer George Honk, wrote the
edior, Uniforms US that he manage to
keep his place more or less mortgag-
ed in site of a flock of two dozen
very good hens. This seems a big
story. but we have always found
George to be reliable. Who will beat
it?n
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-02-17
THE SUN NY YsoUTH.

Persons desiring to spend a seas
on in a mild, sunny and healthy
climate at exceedingly reasonable
rates may have information of such
a place by applying ut this Office
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-02-17
A NOTEWORTHY DEPARTURE.
Sixty Cents Worth OF Entertain
ment for only Five Cents.

Sixty Cents Worth OF Entertain
ment for only Five Cents.
1t has been considered wonderful
to publish a magazine for 10 cents
containing as much reading matter
as would be given in so columns of
the average newspaper, But the
Great philadelphia Sunday Pres"
comes to the front with the an
noucement that, beginning next
Sunday, February 10th it will he so
enlarged that each number will con-
tain six times as much reading mat
ter as any ten cent magazine. Just
think of it For five cents yod can
get "The Philadelphia Sunday
Press and find as much entertain
ment and instruction as if you spent
so cents for magazines. Look out
for next Sundays Press" 1t will
be wonder. AIAJ
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-02-17
very serious.

very serious.
Lumbermen are happy over the
snow which greatly aids their oper-
alton.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-02-17

Educate Your Bowels With CssearetH.
candy Cathartie; cure constipatloa forever
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-02-17
BRIE Eff MENTI ON.

The Republican nominations for
Lehman Twp failed TO reach .th
proper offlcca iusu, %, q s. sasSSS'''''i.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-02-17

John G, Warner has been VII y
his sister, Mrs. Carrie yahdseS'Ig
in Hackensack this week. "
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-02-17

Yours,
NJ
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-07
GEy. WOoD on cuBA's FUTCRE
He snys That the Establishment of Civil
| Government Should BE Gradual.

WASHINGTON. Dec. G.-Gen. Leonard Wool
was Mt tie War Department to-day for
conference with Secretary Root. He
says that he expects TO complete the
special work which called him 70 Wash
ington by the end OF this week and
will probably return TO Santiago some tins
next week Gen. Wood discussed freely with
The SvN reporter the condition OF the people
OF Cuba with reference to the political
and economic situation in the island.
He does not believe that civil gov
eminent should be inaugurnted with
pomp aud ceremony. The course OF recon-
structon should NOT, In his opinion. be sudden.
but very gradual Ic said that the Cubans ais
learning to trust the Americans.
Gen. Wood was asked II hc had formed an
idea as to when the Cuhuns would be ready
for the installation OF u civil government. and
he replied thnt he had no definite date IN
mind. He said that the establishment % such
u govern ment should be gradual, beginning
with municipal elections.
FOR the present" he said. lit is to tho
best interest ot Cuba and the United
States for the Cubans To ba allowed 10 60
ahead and quietly continue the process
OF reconstruction along the lincs now
being followed by the American ON cials.
This talk about impending reyolts IL without
any serious foundation. Haie and there some
Cuban official may De found who becomes eN-
cited and does some hot talking about some
minor affair. but little attention is paid TO him
and he il soon forgotten"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-07
THE ARMOR QUESTION.
Admiral O'Neiil Strongly Recommends the
Use Of the Krupp Process Armor.

WARRINGTON. Dec. G-Sccretary Long to-
day sent TO tho Senate voluminous report
prepared by Admiral O'Ncill. Chief OF the
Bureau OF Ordnance, on the question
OF armor plate. The report strongly
recommends the use Of the krupp
process armor. unfolding this by elaborate
figures showing that the armor has n ress-
lance OF from 20 to % per cent. greater than
that made by any other process. Positive as
surances. no says. have been given the Depart
ment by the manufacturers Of Europe that they
are making nothing but Krupp armor. and tho
Admiral asserts. without fear OF contradiction.
that Harvey armor has bcen superseded by tho
Krupp except for thin plates.
Tho material for Krupp plate. he says. costs
$50 II per ton moro than for a Harvey plate.
TO this n royalty OF $50 must he added. or
Ss317 per ton. But tho manufacturers asked
sl45 per ton more. The difference, the Ad-
IN raj says, is a legitimate charge. due to o de-
creased output OF plant. 10 losses In
ingots and plates, to a greater number OF pro-
cosscs necessary. To an extra amount OF
machining necessary, and 10 the cost of ma
terinlS necessary to produce the deep. hard face
which chqracterizes the krupp platos.
Admiral O'Nei does not assume to say
for krupp armor represents only a fair profit
or whether the increased cost of producing II
warrants the Increase. 10 says he can state,
| however. that ths price asked, according 10 the
best Information obtninab!e. IL less than that
| Paid for that armor by other governments.