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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-10-20
GREELEY.
Gustav Hoehne and son Otto visit
ed Milford recently.

Gustav Hoehne and son Otto visit
ed Milford recently.
]. Silverman, of BinghamptOn,
canvassed here Thursday.
Mahlon Perry and Wendle Hale,
of Glen Eyre We're here recently look
ing for stray cattle,
August Moreaux and sister, OF
Sawkill, visited friends at Lords Val
ley Sunday.
John Mcconnell and Charles f.
Hazen, of Notch, wheeled over here
Monday.
S. l.. Van AIKEN and wife, OfLack-
AWAKEN, visited their farm here last
week.
Church services were held i'm the
Mexican Valley School House last
Sunday by Rev. Hugh Mexican.
Prof. Geo. II. Hogan visited our
town last week. UNCLE SAM.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-10-20
MONTAGUE.


won't take no Tor an answer.
Others don'6 Know enough to
come Ill When 1t rams.
There Is Il time To DO most every.
thing, Dut some folks can't nve un-
less tney Drlng up the rear uG the
procession.
Sandyston says, but what, Wash
lngton Llntz HAS the hepuUnc,,n
nomination IUr onerln, ana you can
bet paper OF tobacco (clguretUes
don gO), That lie viii run, ami the
otner nun must look out. 80 Wash
dou out-run nln.
Bicycle riders when meeting II
wagon turn To the rIguC and uNuIu
u tumUIe.
Rev. james Jongeneel, OF Central
Bridge, N. j., preached III the
Montague reformed church Sunday
evening to Il large congregation.
He Will preach III the same churcn
next sunday morning at 10 80 and
at Halnesvllle Ill the evening ut
Z 80 o o'clock.
Whoever has charge of the new
church should open the windows
and let out those bad bees. they
make things rather warm for sever
al members Of the congregation
Sunday evenings.
just little scrap to see who was
right was all the trouble above
The sores are healed and everything
appears lovely.
The funeral of John Otter, ot
Sandyston, took place III the Re
formed church Tuesday morning al
IL O'Clock Rev. james Jongenee,
officiating. The remains were III
TERED in the cemetery adjoining.
The owner came and paid the bill
and took away his dogs.
just look out, pretty soon tht
other fellow will have the best enc
of bad bargain.
Mr.. and Mrs. George G. Hornbecl
spent Sunday in Port Jervis.
5 II. L. went to church.
R. 7. Layce and wife, Mrs. De
! witt Little and Miss May rLittle at
= tended the Firemens' parade a
Middletown
{ John Wood, Jr., and wife of Mat
/ amoras, were guests of Daniel f
Everett and wife Sunday.
4 Mr., and Mrs. Samuel Van Etter
. Of Port Jervis, were seen here Sun
| day.
a Mr.. and Mrs. John Swartout an
' Miss Amantha, of Branchville, Wis
i tied E Sinner ard wife over Sun
a day
Emmett Kyle, of Newton, an,
mother Mrs Clementa Kyle, c
Branchville, called on relatives her
= Sunday.
Gottfried Wieland, Jr , of Lon
Eddy, called ON his parents her
5 last week.
1t does not look very sensible t
keep a school open at an expense {
about thirty-fve or more dollar
> per month and have from four t
$ six scholars in attendance. But VI
Montague is doing it, and why
@ And who is to blame for it ? Scho
ars are plenty who should attenC
e 5ut why do they not b?
d Mrs. Maria Lane and Miss Lott,
after an absence of two montl
spent on Long Island have returne
q to beautiful Montague.
Ii Bill. is on the standstill. He can
r for the life of him tell what Il slay
sale is, and he hates to go becau.
- he's afraid of getting stuck, and I
stay away, never at least not s
=, long as the sheepskin lasts on til
Montague NAIL KEG.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-10-20

ng n II-II IV9Wsp
tihing pei year
Every viagr
his nghbo
think Of It'll Both of
all subscription ''lhG PRESS
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-10-20

Moquettes, Brussels, Ingrains,
Lamps, Toilet Sets, Dinner
Sets, Tea Sets, Plates, Cups
and Saucers, Jugs and Crooks,
Jardinieres, Tumblers, GOblets,
Sugar bowls, Vinegar Faucets,
Cake Dishes, Silverware, both
solid and plated, Knives and
Forks, Spoons, Nut Picks,
Bon Bon Dishes, etc. etc. Any
thing you want whether it is
mentioned here or not.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1899-10-20
Do you know what that means ? Let me tell you

Bedroom Suites, Mattresses,
Bed Springs, Comfortables, Bed
Blankets, Pillows, Chairs,
Tables, Stands, Side Boards.
Chiffonieres, Book Cases, China
Closets, Tabarettes, Parlor
Suites, Easy Chairs, Fancy
Rockers, Mirrors, Curtain Poles
Window Shades, Lace Curtains,
Portieres, Pictures, Hall Stands,
Carpets, Rugs, Art Squares,
Oil Cloth, Stair Crash, Wiltons,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-01
A Costly Fire.

Johnstown, Pa, Jan. 26.-All of the
II volunteer fire companies of the city
turned out Wednesday night to battle
with the worst fire in Johnstown's his
tory. Within two hours time flames
consumed 100000 worth of property,
on which there is an insurance estimat-
ed at between $25, 900 and $4,000. The
fire started about ten o'clock in the
composing-room of the Herald Printing
company, and was not under control
until midnight. The heaviest losers are
the Herald Printing company, John H.
Waters, the Johnstown supply house
and the Cambria County Medical So
ciety. The loss to the society is one
which can never be made good. It in
cludes the Toner library, 1000 volumes
of medical books, number of which
were from 100 to 800 years old, totally
DESTROYED
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-01
ALGER ON THE RACK.
The Secretary Gives His Evidence
Before the War Investigation
COmmi ssiOn.

Washington, Jan. 27.-Secretary Al
ger Thursday appeared before the war
investigating committee and denied
positively that he ever, directly or in
directly, had been interested in any
army camps or any supplies furnished
the government during the Spanish
war. All complaints had been investi-
gated, and while there were defects,
they were only those inseparable from
suddenly creating great army.
The secretary testified that no money
was spent out of the emergency fund
before the declaration of war for the
equipment of the army. 1t had been
supposed large portion of the $50, OOo,-
900 was spent at once in putting the
army into condition, but the secretary
says nothing was done with the money
allotted to him except to strengthen
the coast defenses. This he explained
by saying it was the belief up to the
last moment that war would be averted.
The secretary went on to state that
he had never had any personal interest
in the expenditure of government
funds, directly or indirectly. No con-
tracts for equipment were entered into
prior to the declaration of war.
This closed the examination and Sec
rotary Alger was asked whether he
wished to volunteer any statements,
but he declined to do so.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-01
Nat Goodwin Loses n Suit.

Chicago, Jan. 25.-John Maxwell. a
Chicago newspaper man, was in the
federal court awarded a verdict for
$4,000 against Nat C. Goodwin, the
actor, for infringement on Maxwell's
play, Congress" Maxwell claimed
that he submitted the play of Con
gress" to Goodwin, who, after looking
it over, declared he did not want it, but
later produced the play called Sam
bition," of which Henry Guy Carleton
was named as the author, and large
portions of which were, according to
Maxwell, taken from Congress"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-01
A BLOODY BATTLE.
Desperate Fight I'm Ecuador Between
RevOlutionsts and Govern
ment Forces.

New York. Jan. 26.-The latest dis
patch from the Herald's correspondent
AT Guayaquil reports that sanguinary
battle took place Tuesday between the
revolutionists and the government
forces at San Ancaja.
The fighting was desperate all day,
the advantage remaining finally with
the governments army.
The losses on both sides were heavy.
More than 400 men were killed and 800
were wounded.
Four hundred insurgents were taken
prisoners.
The rest of the defeated rebels fled
toward the province of Bolivar holly
pursued by the victorious troops of
President Alfaro
News of decisive engagement be-
tween the forces of the revolutionists
and the government troops has been
expected for some days. Recent dis
patches from Panama stated that the
rebels. representing the clerical party.
determined to overthrow the Alfaro
administration had invaded Ecuador
from Colombia and that an engagement
was looked for at Talcan. on the from
tier.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-01
Mig Denl in Pine Lands.

Milwaukee, Jan. 26.-The sale of o
tract of northern Minnesota pine land
for 100000 was closed in this city
Wednesday. The purchaser was the
Tower Log and Railroad company, the
deal being made through d. Witten-
burg, Jr., of Cedarburg, secretary and
treasurer, on behalf of the company.
The property that changed hands con-
sists of 100000 feet of pine in ST.
Louis county, Mimi, north of the west
ern extremity of Lake Superior.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-01
Heavy Loss by Cyclones.

Victoria, B. c., Jan. 27.-The steamer
Aorangi, from Australasia, brings the
details of the horrible cyclones which
swept the South seas about the middle
of December, devastating villages,
wrecking shipping and causing many
deaths. In the Solomons the hurricane
did most damage, whole villages being
destroyed. Hundreds of cocoa planta-
tons were uprooted and yam patches
leveled. Over 500 natives are reported
to have been killed.
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The town of Porus, the inland ter
minus of the central line of the ia
maican railroad, was destroyed by fire.
The insurgent congress at Malolos
adopted the Philippine constitution,
passed a vote of confidence in Aguin-
aldo and empowered him to declare war
on the Americans whenever he may
deem it advisable.
After escaping death by drowning,
II of the crew of the wrecked ship Man.
bare were captured and eaten by canni-
balls of New Guinea.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-01

The trial of Commissary General
Charles p. Eagan by court-mar,ial. on
charges of conduct unbecoming an Off
Ger and a gentleman. commenced in
Washington.
Peter Novak and his wife and three
children were killed in an explosion at
Carlinville, H.. caused by trying to
start fire with kerosene oil.
w. II. & j. H. Moore, of Chicago, of
Diamond Match, National Biscuit and
tin plate fame, who failed year ago
for $4,OOO,OOO, have paid their cred
itors in full.
Fire in the courthouse at Carlinville,
ILL.,, destroyed all the papers in thou
sands of estates now in process of set
Element.
The Planters bank in Kansas City,
$4,000.
A constitutional convention will be
held at Guthrie, o. t., in June and a
state election in October on PROPOSE
ton to go to congress and demand adj
mission in December as state.
w. C. Knight, farmer, and w. f.
Jenkins, merchant, committed sui
eide by shooting themselves in Dan
vile, III.
William H. Snyder, aged 10, sent a
bullet through his brain at Dayton, o.,
because Stella Seibold would not marry
him.
Returns to the department of agri-
culture show that on January there
were on farms in the United States 49,
665, 307 horses, 2,134,213 mules, 15,99O,-
115 mich cows, 27,994,225 oxen and
other cattle, 39,114,453 sheep, and 49,
651, 631 swine.
Patrick Grady and his sister, Mrs.
Anna Clague, were killed by Big Four
train at Cleveland, o.
Andrew Moore, a desperate of the
Choctaw nation, killed three men at
Whitefield, l. T.
The National Association of Manu-
facturers in session in Cincinnati re-
elected Theodore C. Search, of Philadel-
phia, president.
The feature of the proceedings before
the Eagan court-martial in Washington
was the testimony of Commissary Gen
eral Eagan himself, during which he
said his record was clean, but that he
had been slandered and wronged.
Tilted by the girl he loved, Wesley
Lyons, a coal miner aged 20, shot his
rival, Thomas Roberts, another miner,
at Newark, o., and then killed himself.
Richard C. Cushing, a Chicago con-
tractor, failed for 1929, 900.
Evidence against Felipe Agoncillo,
the agent sent to Washington by Aguin-
aldo, has been discovered by the gov
eminent which places him in the char
acter of spy.
The military forces in Cuba are to
be reinforced by the Third regiment.
United States volunteer engineers, now
at Macon, Ga.
The Cubans in Havana have selected
February "a as a national holiday and
are trying to obtain permission to
have fetes on that day.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-01
FOREIGN.

A dispatch from Colima, Mexico,
states that the volcano of that name is
in full activity.
Adolphe Philippe d'Ennery. one of
the most prolific playwrights of the
century, died in Paris, aged So years.
Mime. Adelina Patti Nicolini was mar
ried at Brecon, South Wales, to Baron
Cederstrom, of Sweden.
The Spanish parliament will reas-
semble in Madrid on February 16.
In battle between the revolutionists
and the government forces at San An.
GAIA, Ecuador, over 400 men were
killed and 300 were wounded.
The queen regent of Spain has signed
decree abolishing the ministry of the
,olonies on the ground that there is nc
longer any need for its existence.
In the Solomon islands whole villages
were destroyed by a hurricane and CO.
Goa plantations were uprooted. Over
500 natives were killed.
The British ship Hawksdale, 1,72a
tons, ran ashore near Margate, Eng
land, and three of her crew ard the
pilot drowned.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-01
MARKETS..
Minneapolis. Mimi, /.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. IS.
Wheat No. northern, 73@74c;
No. northern. 71@72c; May, 7S4c.
Oats-No. white 2S11c.
Corn-No. 8, SEC.
Cattle-Steers, So. 2O@3. so; cows, So. 70.
Hogs-$3 3O@5.30.
Sheep-Mutton, So. 10@425.
Butter-Creamery, extras, 1s@19c;
creamery, frsts, l6@17c; dairy, fancy,
15@l6c.
Poultry Turkeys, s@1Oc; spring
chickens, 9@9Xc.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-01
DOMESTIC.

In Philadelphia George Ayres shot
and killed his wife, fatally wounded her
lover and shot himself dead. The
couple had been married 20 years.
Gen. Robert P. Kennedy, of Belfon-
tame, O.; Col. Curtis Guild, Jr., of Mas
sachusetts, and George w. Watkins, of
Grand Rapids, Mich, have been chosen
as colonial commission to undertake
the administration in Washington of
all matters of detail respecting the gov
eminent of the territories acquired
during the war or occupied by the
United States forces.
Capt. William HI. Elliott, of Newcas-
tie, Ind, has been selected as director
of post offices for the island of Porto
Rico. He is editor of the Newcastle
Courier.
Mrs. Rebecca MERGER, of Prince
ton, Ind, was sentenced to seven years
imprisonment for trying to kill her
young son Alva by poison in order to
secure his life insurance.
A cyclone passed about three miles
from Plaquemine, La, and destroyed
much property.
A communication sent to Secretary of
State Hay says that unless this govern
ment recognizes Agoncillo within ten
days as the Philippine minister to the
United States Aguinaldo will break off
diplomatic and friendly relations be-
tween the Philippines and this country.
In q railway collision at North Han
over, ILL.,, three men were killed, three
engines, a dozen cars and the station
house destroyed.
Fire among business buildings in
Wilkesbarre, Pa, caused loss of $685.
600.
There were over 1000 prominent
manufacturers of the country present
at the opening of the fourth annual
convention in Cincinnati.
President j. G.. Schurman, of Cornell
university, and Prof. d. C. Worcester,
of the University of Michigan, members
of the commission to inquire into the
condition of the Philippine islands, left
New York for Manila.
p. C. Hesser, mayor of Fort Scott
Kan, has been expelled from Grace
Methodist church because of his fail
ure to make an effort to close the sa-
looms Of the city.
Albert L. Kavelage, a circuit court re-
porter for 26 years and prominent So
ciety man, committed suicide in James
willie. Wis. He was crazed from lack OF
sleep.
Attorney-Gener Griggs has recon-
mended to congress that $750,o00 be
appropriated in the sundry civil bill
for United States penitentiary at At.
lanta. Ga.
The Cincinnati Northern and the De-
troit Toledo e. Milwaukee railroads
have consolidated.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-01
Happenings of the Past Seven
Days in Brief.
ROUND ABOUT THE WORLD
Casualties and Fires, Personal and PO-
litical Notes, Business Failures and
Assumptions, Weather Record.
INTELLIGENCE FROM ALL PARTS
CONGRESSIONAL.

The urgent deficiency appropriation bill
was passed in the senate on the 23d. Bills
were introduced giving pension of 800
a month to John M. Palmer, late senator
from Illinois, and providing for the estab-
lishment of training school for army
cooks. Senator White (Cal) spoke in advo-
cacy of Senator Vests .anti-expansion res
olution. The promotion of AdmiralS Samp-
son and Schley and other naval officers
engaged in the Santiago campaign was
discussed in executive session. In the
house Mr.. Clark Qa) introduced a bill
providing that no polygamist shall be SEN
ator or representative" A favorable re-
port was ordered on the bill SO amending
the statutes as to permit voting machines
when the state law so authorizes. A bill
was passed to extend the navigation laws
of the United States to the Hawaiian is
lands.
On the oath Senator Lodge (Mass.) spoke
In the senate in favor of expansion. A bill
appropriating 100000 for lighthouse ten
der for use on Lake Huron, Lake Superior
and Lake Michigan was reported favorably.
In executive session the peace treaty was
discussed. In the house the time was oc-
cupied in debating the army reorganiza-
ton bill
The senate in executive session on the
25th agreed to vote upon the peace treaty
Monday, February 6, at three o'clock. A
Dill providing Ior the erection OF a pulld-
ing for the department of justice at a cost
of $1,000 600 was passed, and a bill was in
troduced temporarily creating the Office of
admiral of the navy. The house spent the
day in debate on the army reorganization
bill, and during the discussion Mr.. John
son Qnd) attacked the presidents policy
regarding the Philippines, and Mr.. Dolliver
'Qa.) made reply
Discussion of the pension appropriation
bill took place in the senate on the 26th.
Bills were introduced to pension Lillian
G. Capron and Harriet V. Gridley, made
widows by the Spanish war. In executive
session the peace treaty was considered. -.
In the house debate on the army bill took
up the time, Mr.. Grosvenor (OD speaking
in favor Of the measure. In the evening
Mr.. White (rep., N. c., the only colored
member of the. house, spoke against cleo
ton methods in the south.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-01
To Remove the Merrimnc,

Washington, Jan. 25.-The navy de-
partment has finally decided to remove
the Merrimac from the edge of the
channel in Santiago harbor by means
of explosives. Lieut.. Blow, who was
in charge for time of the wrecking
operations there, has reported that the
vessel is not worth the money it would
cost to raise her and recommended de-
struction of the hull by explosives.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-01
Need for Prompt Action.

Washington, Jan. 27.-The president
talked with a number of callers from
congress Thursday about the peace
treaty. He expressed his satisfaction
that an agreement had been reached
for vote and expressed confidence in
the result. The president told his
callers there was need for prompt &C
ton, and said that the present situa-
ton was one that should not be pro-
l0DUed
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-01
Ex-Governor of California Dead.

Oakland, CAL, Jan. 25.-EX-Gov. Ko-
mauldo Pachecho is dead of Bright's
disease. He has suffered from this COM
plant for some time, but his condition
was not regarded as serious until with
in the last few weeks. Several days
ago he began to grow rapidly weaker
and his death was peaceful.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-01
Paul Jonc. Wa. Blown Up.

Washington, Jan. 27.-Capt. j. B.
Moore, of the revenue cutter Winona,
which made a search of the gulf coast
for the yacht Paul Jones, has reported
to the treasury department that he
made thorough search and believes
that the vessel was blown to pieces in
the vicinity of Breton island by an ex-
plosion of naphtha.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-01
Honor for Secretary Lonr

Boston, Jan. 26.-At the annual meet
ing of the Massachusetts Total Absti-
nence society, Wednesday, Secretary of
the Navy John d. Long was elected
president.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-01
EAGAN FOUND GUILTY
Dismissal from the Army Is the
Verdict of the Court Martial.
No Mercy Is ecommen ded-President
May Institute an Inquiry INTO
the Mental Condition Of
the Officer.

Washington, Jan. 28.-Dismissal from
the military service of the United
States without any recommendation for
clemency is the verdict passed by the
court-martial upon Commissary Gen.
eral Eagan for his recent virulent at
tack upon Maj. Gen. Miles. The verdict
was reached within As minutes after
the trial ended Friday. Gen. Eagan,
according to the verdict, is guilty, on
account of his vile language before the
war investigating commission, of con-
duct unbecoming an officer and gen.
tleman and conduct prejudicial to good
order and military discipline.
Notwithstanding the nature of the
courts conclusions, the president can
exercise clemency if he so desires, and
Gen. Eagan's friends will urge that his
punishment be confined to relieving
him from the duties of commissary gen.
eral of subsistence and to detail to
garrison duty, instead of putting upon
him the disgrace of dismissal from the
military service.
Prompt Action to Be Taken.
Formal announcement of the decision
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account of the high rank of the accused
the verdict will be given the distin ction
of immediate attention by the president
as commander in chief of the army. Be-
fore he takes final action, though, there
are certain prescribed forms to be fol-
lowed. The record in the case must be
examined by reviewing officer in the
Office of the judge advocate general and
then must go to Secretary Alger for in
dorsement. The delay in the present
case, however, will be as short as pos
sible.
Prospect of Medical Inquiry.
The president combines both the par
doning power and the reviewing power
in his own person. He may take into
consideration, and it is generally be-
ieved he will, Gen. Eagan's mental con-
dition at the time he committed the
offense which the court-martial has
found of so serious a character as to
Justify his dismissal from the service.
With this in view the president may
have good cause to initiate further pro-
ceedings, which would be in all proba-
bility to convene medical board to ex-
anime into his condition of health. On
their finding of serious mental con-
dition the president could, and posi-
bly, will, order Gen. Eagan placed upon
the retired List as being physically in
capacitated for duty.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-01
Personal AND POLITICAL.

United States senator's were elected
as follows: In New Jersey. John Kean
(rep.); in Texas, c. A. Culberson
(dem.); in Nevada, William NJ Stewart
(silverite) reelected, and in Wyoming
Clarence D. Clark (rep.) reelected.
Marcus Wheeler, father of Ella
Wheeler Wilcox, the poetess, died at
his home in West Port, Wis, aged 90
years.
Judge E.W. Woodbury., aged 81 years
who framed the first prohibitory liquor
law enacted by the Maine legislature
died at his home in Bethel. Me.
Justice Henry w. Williams, of the
supreme court of Pennsylvania, died
suddenly in Philadelphia.
In the West Virginia legislature
Nathan Bay Scott was elected United
States senator by the republican ma
jority in joint session.
George Smith, civil war veteran
aged 1O1 years, died in New Albany,
Ind.
Ex-Attorney-General Augustus H.
Garland, aged 81, was stricken with apo
plexy while addressing the United
States supreme court in Washington
and died within ten minutes. He was
governor of Arkansas from 1874 to 1876
and United States senator from 1877 to
1885, when he took his seat as attorney
general in President Cleveland's cab
| met.
The president and Mrs. Mckinley in
formally celebrated the twenty-eighth
anniversary of their wedding.