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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-07-07
THE WASHINGTON LETTER.

(From Our Regular Correspondent
WASHINGTON, ID. c., july 3D., 80.
When President Mckinley an
nounc.M that .he officers of the new
regiments " volunteers, to he en-.
listed for Service in the Philippines,
would be chosen from the troops
which had seen service, with few
from the regular army, lie meant ex-
actly what he said, but it has not
prevented great pressure, political
and otherwise, being brought to bear
upon HIM to give commissions to
men who have had no military eX-
perience whatever. This pressure,
great as it is, will hardly succeed in
landing a single commission. In
fact its very existence is almost
an insult to the President, as it
impliesa doubt of his word The
Presidents position is the pro-
per one. The more efficient made
these volunteer regiments are
the greater their value will be TO the
country and nothing can add more
to their efficiency than to give them
experienced officers. They are in
tended for the hardest kind of ser
vice, as the understanding is thatas
soon as the rainy season is over in
the Philippines, Gen. Otis will start
the most aggressive campaign he has
waged against the Filipnos, and
these volunteers will participate in
that campaign
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-07-07
CITY PEOPLE COMING NOW.
Arriving at Port Jervis by the
Hundreds Daily.
ALL ERIE TRAINS WESTWARD
BOUND LATE ON SATURDAY.
Trains Nos. 9 and IL Run in Sec
tions. More Passengers Carried
on the P. j., M. & NY. R. r.
Than Ever Before Since

The city people made a grand
rush for the country on Saturday,
and in fact up to and including Tues
day the 4th. They were flocking in
all directions from Port Jervis on
Saturday, to Milford came load after
load, Tri- States and Monticello were
well patronized.
Almost every Erie train, west
ward bound was from one-half to
two hours late at Port Jervis.
No. 8. arriving in p. ]. at 10 O5,
came in two sections, nine coaches
each, and were crowded with pas
sengers and packed with baggage.
The p. j., M. & N. Y. r. r. carried
the largest number of passengers on
Saturday since the road has exist
ed. The ~ rs Monticello train was
unable to leave p. j. until about
O'Clock owing to section No. 2 of
train No. 8 on the Erie being 30
minutes late. An extra passenger
coach was run on this train to ac-
commodate the people and baggage
had to be left behind piled up at
P. j. Bicyclists were allowed TO
pack their wheels in the front ends
of the passenger coaches.
Train No 27, arriving at P. j.
20, came in three sections ard
were also very much crowded.
At least four hundred people were
transported to Monticello on Satur-
day alone, and about an equal num-
ber on Sunday and Monday.
Many boarding house keepers
who make money enough during
the summer season to support their
families the whole year, will do as
we'll, If not better, than they have
done within the past five or six
years. Some of the proprietors of
the bis gest houses in this section
contemplate a good season while it
lasts, but are inclined to think it
will be rather a short one.
New York, during the past win
ter, has in most all branches
of business bad better year by far
than in previous years, and this is
doubtless due to the administration
to an extent.
We sincerely hope the people who
have prospered, will show their ap-
probation by filling every Milford
boarding house to overflowing, and
we especially like the kird who
spend their summers with us year
after year.
Now, the proper thing for Mil
ford's enterprising people to do is,
all help boom our town and make il
as attractive as possible.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-07-07
A PRACTICAL DAIRY.
Latest and Most Complete Exhibit of
a Sterilizing Apparatus.

PHILADELPHIA, July 5. '99,

Philadelphia, July 5, '99.
The Agricultural Building at the
National Export Exposition, to be
held in Philadelphia next fall, will
have many novelties in the way of
exhibits. Not only will the latest
inventions in the way of agricul-
tural machinery and implements be
shown, but there will be a compre-
hensive display of carriages, wagons
and every kind of vehicles. Among
the working exhibits in this build.
will be a complete model dairy,
with apparatus for the sterilizing of
milk, the refrigeration of milk, but
ter and other dairy products, so they
can be shipped to any dis
tance. Road engines, traction ma
chimes, threshers, harrows, plows
and the smallest help for farmers
housewives will be shown and ev-
cry farmer will be benefited, not
alone from the knowledge he will
gain, but also because he will see
how far the American Manufacture
er excels his foreign competitor.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-07-07
LIGHT AND SIDE LIGHT.
In the Press of February Sd, Ap-
pears the Following:
A STATEMENT

EDITOR Press Desiring that my
bill for services as commissioner,
may show as rendered to the Coun-
ty Auditors, that taxpayers may
know the precise number of days
spent by me during the past year,
1 hereunto app nd the recapitula.
ton made by me as shown by my
account filed and audited.
Days in Office 10S at $3.50, $37s.-
90. Days out of Office, inspecting
bridges, etc, AZ at $3.50, $147OO
Horse hire, r. R. and stage fare,
500. SO. Total $545.53.
In making out my account a
slight mistake occurred, by which
Dec. 31st, 1898, 1 overdrew SO, A.
This was re funded, but too late to
correct the mistake so as to have it
appear in the settlement as having
been paid back. JAS. NJ. BENsLEY.
In the Press of Feb. 10th, a lit
tie side light, was thrown on the
above as follows:
ANOTHER sTATEMENT-sIDE LIGHTS
ON EXPENSES.
EDITOR Press, Dear Sir In your
last issue | notice statement made
by James M. Bensley, Commission
er in which he endeavors to enlight-
en- the taxpayers of the County as
to his expenses during the last year
by itemizing his account. He mem
tions his expense for horse hire, r.
r. and stage fare at S20.53. would
like to enquire when he attempted
to go into details, why he did not
include the charge made for horse
hire for him in voucher No. 555, re-
ceipted by his son Harry f. Bensley
of S45.25, and voucher No. 1876 for
horse hire while attending Court of
Appeals in Greene and Palmyra
townships of $2.37, and also bill of
stage fare to and from Port Jervis
in vouchers No 1856, 1898, and No.
SO, 1899, of $3.50. Instead of de-
ceiving the taxpayers by making
his bill for horse hire, stage and r g.
R. fare at $685. 1t would be with
the above additions $71.65
A statement from him would be
interesting as to why he charged
SO so for his time and 81. As for horse
hire and feed for horse April 18th
1898, going to Greentown to make
contract for the building of guard
walls for county bridge, at Gilpins
Mill, when he did not attend the let
ting or sign the contract after made
JAS. II. HELLER.
So far as we know no response has
ever been made, in print, to the
above by Mr.. Bensley. Certainly a
charge that he attempted to deceive
the taxpayers to the extent of over
$50. in his statement should merit
some notice, If true, as would seen
from his silence, he could have moth
ing to say if not true in justice tc
himself if he desires justice, and IL
fairness to the taxpayers, and as
condemning the commissioner
making the statement he should
deny it.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-07-07

The business of the Patent Office,
always profitable to the Government
has become more so than ever un-
der the capable administration of
Commissioner Duell. The weekly
receipts of the office are now aver
aging about So, 900 more than they
did a year ago, and the number of
patents, trade. marks and labels is
sued last week, was greater than
have been issued in one week since
the spring of 1890, when the record
was broken.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-07-07
SWEET MUSIC GALORE.
Where the Big Bands of the World
Will Gather and Discourse Sweet
Strains.

Philadelphia, July 3rd, '99.
The musical portion of the en-
tertainments to be provided by the
managers of the National Export
Exposition, to be held in Philadel-
phia next fall, will be the best ever
offered to the people of the United
States. Concerts will be given at
all hours of the day in different por-
tions of the grounds, and in the af.
ternoon and evenings there will be
concerts in the auditorium. This
auditorium will have a seating cap
acity of over 5000and as the bands al
ready engaged are those which have
the best reputation in this country
and Europe this place will no doubt
be crowded during the continuance
of the Exposition. There will be a
chorus of 1000 voices to open the
Exposition on September Ia, aid a
grand international chorus will sing
at the opening of the international
Commercial Congress, on Octo ber
10th.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-07-07
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Commonwealth to G. o. Billings
commission as Justice of the Peace.
William Rake to Frank Smith
dated June 10. 1875 acres Porter con.
$500.
Jacob P Courtright to Samuel
G.. and Nary NJ. Courtright dated
May oath. f36 acres Lehman con
$475.
Walter. S. Marsden and wife to Clarence
T. Curtis dated June 80, lots Manor
Park, Greene con. 81.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-07-07

Governor Roosevelt has always
been popular in Washington, and
since his flat-footed declaration in
favor of the denomination and re-
election of President Mckinley,
which made it clear that he proper
ly sized up the attempt of the
Democrats and assistant Democrats
TO use him in their hopeless fight
against President Mckinley, he is
more popular than ever. Level
medicines is always appreciated by
the people.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-07-07
Unclaimed Letters.

The following is list of unclaimed let
ters remaining in the Milford, P. o. for
week ending July 8, 1899.
Miss NJ Nunkorff. Mrs Mumford, Mrs
Anna p Williams, Jesse Boyuton and
Frank Moore Persons claiming the
above will please say Advertised and give
date Of this list Charles baltimore p. M
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-07-07
Teachers Elected.

The School Board Wednesday elected
the following teachers. SALARY.
Grammar Prof. Jno g. Watson $50
Intermediate LuciOn Westbrook $40
Second Primary ID. II. Hornbeek $50
First Lizzie ROehette $50
Sch ocopee Flora Rochette $50
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-07-07

20 Cure COnstipatiOn Forever
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic l0e or 2,
" Y, Y. z. fal ~ cure, druggists TetuRd moaeli
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-07-07
For Sale

Hickory Grove Hotel
property, near Matamoras,
Pike County Pa, including
household furniture, stock,
good will, hcenc, etc.
Lately owned by James
Frick, deceased, and his
death the cause of sale.
Apply to
Harry 7. Baker,
Milford, Pa.
June IL, 1899, Swks,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-07-07

Gen. Grosvenor said of the Ohio
campaign, in which he will take
his usual conspicuous part: 81
think we are going to have just
about a nominal campaign. The
Democrats have not nominated
their man yet, and new conditions
may arse, but it seems to me that
the battle will be fought out along
the regular lines, with the regular
result-Republican victory"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-07-07

If you want papers for placing un-
der carpets call at THE PREss office.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-07-07
Valuable R cal Estate

comprising about 7 acres
Of land with water privi-
leges,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-07-07

Membership in the League of
American Wheelmen means; Re-
duced rates at good hotels, a brig hit.
illustrated cycling weekly, improv-
ed roads and better streets, a valu-
able road book and touring maps,
guaranteed legal protection, without
.costOf your rights as a cyclist, the
privilege of deducting 10 per cent.
from every bill for bicycle repairs.
The road maps prepared by the
pennsylvania Division of the L. A.
w. are now being mailed from the
division Office, in the BOuFSe. to all
members in the counties thus far
covered, and as soon as possible to
do so it is proposed to extend these
maps to cover the entire State. P.
C. Rutan is the local representative
iR Milford.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-07-07

Advertise in the PRESS.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-05-18
RESULTS.

The congress has held nine sessions,
influencing the National Congress TO a
greater degree than all other bodies in
the United States together, among
which may be noted the annexation of
Hawaii, deep water on the Gulf. re-
duced railway transportation, the Mic
aragua canal, the bankrupt law, and a
general awakening of the agricultural
and commercial interests of the West.
1t was through the influence of this
congress that the Omaha Exposition
was conceived and a national appro-
priation secured for its benefit.
Direct all communications TO the
secretary at 40 North Main street,
Wichita, Kansas.
Z. r. MOSES. Chairman.
Great Bend, Kansas.
J. HUDSON M'KNIGHT.
Secretary and Treasurer,
Wichita, Kansas.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-05-18
OBJECTS OF THE CONGRESS.

The object of this congress is TO pro-
mote the business interess, and devel-
op the resources of the States and Ter
ritories entitled to representation, and
to increase reciprocal and foreign
trade by the discussion of questions
pertaining thereto, and to cultivate &C
quaintance, fraternal feeling, and a
hearty cooperation among the various
commercial bodies, and thus influence
legislation and individual effort and
promote the general welfare.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-05-18
New Hawaii Plantation.

4 new Hawaii plantation has been
proposed. 1t is to be situated in South
Kona, where about 10000 acres have
been secured. The promoters are w.
r. Castle and w. c. Achi The lands
recently bought by the latter from J.
z, Monsarrat will be included in the
estate. 1t is intended to plant over
5000 acres
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-05-18
TRANSPORTATION.

The Western Passenger Association
has granted the congress a one and
one-third fare for the round trip. but
an effort IS being made TO secure a
rate of one fare for the round trip on
all the railways within the territory
embraced by the congress. II is hop
ed that We can make such arrange
ments over all the roads in the United
States. Specific information may be
had on application 10 the agents of the
several railways. or by addressing the
secretary of the congress. and We Will
forward information 10 all delegates to
the congress as soon as we learn of
their appointment
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-05-18
TERRITORY EMBRACED.

Each State and Territory lying west
of the Mississippi River, and that part
of Minnesota and Louisiana east of the
river, and the Sandwich Islands are
entitled TO representation.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-05-18

Following is the official call for the
Trans Mississippi Commercial Con-
gress:
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-05-18

tons can be had az reduced rates. Del
egates Will be cordially welcomed and
the citizens will take special pride in
entertaining them.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-05-18
WICHITA.

California. Colorado, Missouri, Ne
braska, Louisiana, Texas and Utah
have in turn Hospitality entertained
the congress. II now falls TO the good
fortune of Kansas to have the congress
at Wichita, one of the young giants of
the West: it is a city of 5000 inhabi-
tants, enjoying the distinction of being
the commercial center of the State
and the jobbing center Of the South
west. The city, during the spring and
summer, is a veritable forest of shade
trees, with beautiful residences and
we'll kept lawns; it is one of the most
inviting cities Of the West. Four large
trunk railways enter the city from diff
ferent directions, the Missouri Pacific,
the ST. Louis and San Francisco. the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe and
the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific.
Special rates will be made over all
these roads. Ample hotel accommoda-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-15
a anvnI ,.rro.s Daughter rVomc.

Miss Katherine V. Gridley. and Miss
Flora Conrad of Erie, Pa. escorted by
Mr.. Harry II. Smith, of Washington
City. are in the city, stopping at the
Atlantic. Miss Grldley is the daugh-
ter OF tho late Captain Grldley. of the
flagship Olympia, which played n con-
spicuous part in the destruction OF Adj
miral MOntojos feet at Manila. Short
ly afterward Captain Grdley, on rec
ommcndation OF Admiral Dewey, was
granted leave of absence. and started
for the United States With the hope of
regaining his health. which was much
impaired. 1t will he recalled that he died
in Japan, while Ell route home.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-15
Mr. Janaina s.cnvcs For so,fo,,,

Yesterdays Richmond Times SAYS:
Mr.. w. Allen jenkins. one of Rich
mond's genial and energetic young bus
mess men. will leave here to-day for
Norfolk. where he will reside in flu
tnrc. Mr.. Jenkins has accepted n re-
sponsiblc position with the Pyro Paint
Company, which is one OF the largest
concerns Of the kind I'm the United
states. His brother, Mr.. Iredell Jenkins.
IS general manager of the Norfolk
branch of the company
Mr. Jenkins was connected with the
Life Insurance Company of Virginia
for about six years. being bookeeper Cor
the company. He has been press agent
for the Academy of Music for about
ton years. in which capacity he has
made an cnviablc reputation. both rs n
dramatic critic ana as an cn;erprisine
agent. lie has large number Of friends
IN Richmond, who Will regret to know
that lie IS TO leave the city. and who
VIII he glad to lenrn OF his steady pro-
motion in business.
Mr. Jenkins was n favorite among
the newspaper men OF Richmond. and
always received cordial welcome In
Inc newspaper offices whore his duties
frequently carried him
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-15
GOOD ROADS VERSUS WAGON
WHEELS.

EultOr Pilot:
In the Forum of to-day's issue is n
letter from Mr.. Dumville. Subject.
Good Roads VS.. Wagon Wheels" My
friend Dumville has got the cart before
the mule this time, sure. If men and
wagons We're made for the sole purpose
of keeping roads in good order his ar
Eument would he good. but since the
roads are for the use of men to drive
on. and haul loads on (good-sized loads)
ana At decent rate of speed. he would
defeat the object OF the roads by the
use of tile clumsy wide tires he recom>
mends.
Wide tires are we'll known to be horse
killers, except in certain conditions.
which do not prevail one month in the
year on our roads. The wide tires are
only tit for damp sod land, Sandy Bush,
and in other places where there Is
some, but not too much, moisture In
the ground. Not three weeks ago ]
saw one of those broad tired wagons.
hauled by four horses on our Broad
Creek and Princess Anne toll road 1t
struck soft place, settled to the hub.
and as there was four good horses
hitched to 1T they hauled it out, and
with it came mud and dirt, so as to
leave hole big enough to bury n man
In; and that was on toll road, sup
posed to be suitable for any sort OF
Il 'c4iitIe--tISc, why 90 they charge
such an outrageous toll?
Speaking of that toll road. some time
ago l started to come to Norfolk on II.
| got stuck with n light wagon, broke
my harness and wagon. and went back
home TO repair damages: and for the
next three days 1 paid n man to let
me drive on his planted field to avoid
similar experience. That company
seemS to have the same opinion that
Mr.. Dumville has, namely, that man
Is made for the road, and not the road
Tor use of man. The opinion is en-
tirely erroneous in both cases, but while
Mr.. Dumvillc has II right to his opln-
ion the toll road company should be
compelled to cease taking toll, or give
us good roads ut all seasons of the
year. IT Is all right to trust in the
Lord at all proper times. but 1 sug-
gest TO mat Shell road company that
they try putting their trust in a few
extra miles of oyster shells. and then
trust In the Lord. I have always been
taught that faith without works js
dead" and it Is n fact.
Put the oyster Shells and work on
that road and then we may have faith
that we may drive over it without get
ting stuck or breaking down.
Yours truly,
ONE or THE SUFFERERS.
Norioik, Va, March II, 1899.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-15

Isaiah Nicholson. we'll known ana
respected colored citizen. died at {
o'clock Monday evening At his home.
No. 81 Howard street. aged "a years.
The funeral will be held from the y
NJ. =. Church. on Butte strc,t. to-day
tho last twcnty-onc years of Isalah's
HE was spent in the service cf Mr. T..
w. Stlres. who pays q splendid tribute
10 his character, and says that he was
man OF sterling integrity. faithful,
industrious and Jealous In the perform.
ance Of every task entrusted to him.
lie VIII be sincerely mouined by the
pest members OF his own race and n
number OF white people. who knew his
good qualities OF head and heart.