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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-01-02

Webbing-per 1O0feet
No. O. 8 1-9 inch. i. - ISL No. I. 8 Ia inch. 90 60
Axe handles, straight. per dO4......
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-01-02

they recognize in 1t the greatest and
moet successful remedy that science
nas ever been able to compound.
To prOUe its wonderful fl ,acy, send
= our name and address to DIR Kllmer
60, B,nRhamron, N Y. mentioning
R ,I~igh Progressive Farmer, when
You will receive, free of all charges, q
sample bottle Of Swamp Root and q
vAlu able book by mail. prepaid. This
cook contains macy of the thousands
upon thousands of ties imonial letters
eceIved fro m men and women cured.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-01-02

Owing TO rapid changes In prices Of
nearly all articles the below prices al
not be guaranteed. We will give you
the benefit of the lowest price ruling
the market on the day your order is
filled. Make money orders payable in
Raleigh as that saves us a lee. Don't
sind silver by mail; &c stamps taken
for any amount less than 81.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-01-02

The above is a exact cut of the Five Drawer Improved Alliance Sewing
Machine, which we CONSIDER not only the best tor the money, but III best
ma 1hne ever offered TO the public at any price. Has all the latest improve
nenAs and attach merits, runs almost nnRelesav All the wearing Dartsa are
made of the FINEST OA5E-a ARDENED STEEL and are guaranteed against
ay defects for tea years. Oder n an il you ave nOtp pleased with it after
days trial etuPn 1t and your mCpeV will be refun'ed
Respectfully, T B PARKER -TATN BUSINESS AGENT
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-01-02

AL wagons are furnished with boz ban IN
two sections, and one spring seat. If braks &c
wanted add $3.50. II bed and seat are not Wants,
deduct for bed &2.50. for seat S1.OQ.
N, G. Official Farmers Alliance Guano, 20 nag
cent. PhOs. Ac.. ~ per cent. AM, GpGR 0GEG,
POtash)
Progressive Farmer GuanO. % per cent. Fhaa.
NO Official Farmers Alliance Acid PhoTpRata
% per cent. Av. PhOsphoric ACidD
Write for prices. BUY NO OTHERI
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-04-20
PAUPAC.

Misses Yolande and Francis Killam
are spending few days in this place.
John Zimmerman, james Killam and
Mike Duffy took advantage Of the Easter
exercursion and sp5nt Sunday in New
York.
Mrs. G. J. Schlager called on friends here
Friday.
Miss Anuabern Kimble spent Sunday
with her parents, Al. Kimblo and wife.
Mrs. b f. Killam spent part of last
week in Paupaok
Mark Edward visited his nd-parents,
Mr.. and Mrs NJ n. B Killman last week.
Lewis Summer and fnmily are moving
from New York to their farm in Tafton
white his tenant, John Singer has taken
possession of the Burn Nyce property
Miss Ada Bone, of Scranton, has been
the guest Of Miss Ester b Killman.
G. J. Schlagcr, Of Hawley spent Sunday
with friends in this place
Miss Carolina Rockwell took dinner with
Mrs. Wilmer II. CLARK, one day last week
Commissioner Beck of Milford. visited
this Township last week Fewas in search
of a man would be willing to act as Tax
Collector. Truly case Of the Office seek
ing the man. We have not heard il il
found him If there should be nobody tc
collect taxes, will there be any taxes tc
pay? DEEACTo.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-04-20
WOODTOWN.

Chris Miller was thrown from Bradner
Woods bay mare last Sunday, dislocating
a shoulder DR. johnson was called and
speedily righted matters.
The Standard Blue Stone Co., thanks to
the Press, is removing the dangerous
boulders behind the mill.
Cattle are not looking well this spring
Many are thin and generally unthrif y.
The demand Tor pigs is very good.
Something should be done with the road
between deRialph's and the turnpike. 1t
is a disgrace TO the county. Some day a
team and outfit will disappear there, and
the services of a Sherlock Holmes will be
required ia locate them.
There is an incubator here, and we all
are on edge. The toothsome bipeds are
due next Sunday at ten. Please be pune
tual, chicks.
The publishers claim that Gordon Park
ers last book will be the most elaborately
illustrated boys book Of the season the
author having contributed sixty-two strik-
ing pen-and-ink sketches. This will com
plete the Deer Lodge series, comprising
"Six Young Hunters" "Grant Burton,
the Runaway" and "Rival Boy Sports
men" The last two deal with life at
Philips Andover academy and in the wilds
of old Pike Characters have been drawn
from the Quicks, Peter Helms, the Mid
daughs and quarry-men.
Four COWS and some calves were bought
here Tuesday.
Chris. Burgard and Miss Graele Byrnes
were married In Port Jervis Wednesday
morning Friends and relatives from Or
ange were present at the ceremony.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-04-20
A Life and Death Firht.

Mr.. w. A. Hines of Manchester.
In, writing of his almost miracu-
lous escape from death, says: "Ex
posure after measles induced seri-
Gus lung trouble, which ended in
Consumption. Ihad frequent hem
orrhages and Goughed night and
day. All my doctors said l must
soon die. Then | began to use DR..
Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption, which completely cured
me. 1 would not be without it even
if it cost $500 a hottie. Hundreds
have used it on my recommendation
and all say it never fails TO cure
Throat, Chest and Lung troubles. "
Regular size SOC and SlOO Trial
bottles free at all drug stores.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-04-20
MATAMORAS.

Mrs 2 Jeffries and son Dr.. Rich
ard Jeffties returned home Wednes-
day evening Mrs Jefferies visited
at Martinsville aud Hoboken N j
and in New York and the Dr.. visit
cd the college in Phim from which
he graduated He expeets to open
dental Office at his home here
A surprise party was rendered
Mr.. Blakeny and wife Thursday ev-
ening
Mrs Catherine Price and little
grand daughter Grace Hornen have
gone to Carbondnle Pa.
Mrs. David Vermeulen of Pnter-
son N j spent Easter here with
Mrs E J Lord.
The Indies G. U of Hope Church
entertained their friends Tuesday
evening at Prescotts Hall at an East
er supper Proceeds were S34
Waiter Harding is visiting on Ad-
ans street
Bernard Terhune of Paterson was
a guest of the Billman family over
last Sunday.
Prof. Kilcoin after spending a day
here returned to New York Sunday
Eevening.
Misses Winnie, Lily and the Misses
Nellie and Della Skinner recently
gave birthday surprise party TO
little Anna Eaton at her home in
Fri States.
Floyd Fitzpatrick visited New York
recently and was accompanied home
by his sister Lottie.
John Englehart and wife took il
the Easter exercusion TO New York.
John Carney expects to build a
new house on Division st. A. J
Quick is contractor
Mrs. S. A. johnson gave a Sunday
School entertainment for the bene.
fit Of the Epworth Church parsonage
fund Thursday evening
Epworth Sewing circle met Will
Mrs Johnson Tuesday The soc
iety will hold fair soon.
A. w. BIlch has purchased tn,
= Gree brick building near the bridge
Both Epworth and Hope churche,
were handsomely decorated Elster
, Sunday, and both choirs rendered
fine music. At Hope church the of
fering was $50.
Mrs John III Wood after visitin!
some time in N j is home again
:, Miss Maud Partridge, of Narrows
burg. has been guest of Mrs. VIM
Knapp for week.
8 Rev. Spen Ger returned from
conference last week His wife vii
remain at Mount Carmel until tn
latter part of the month.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-04-20

Ladies' shirt waists ali STYLES and
prices nc 4. Armstrong a. Co.'S.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-04-20
DINGMAN'S FERRY.

Really prosperity is tanning Pike.
Our farm hands have drawn line
ON receiving chips aud whetstones
for pay. due bills and home pro.
duce)
The Paris exposition may effect
the summer boarding business.
Small pigs are still dying, and
young lambs likewise
Kerosene is pretty good again, ami
inventors may find n new light.
The men and boys are busy with
their broadaxes and hauling ties and
lumber.
Miss Martha Hornbeck has remov-
ed from the John Hood house.
WIN. Treble who under vent an
operation for appendicitis recently is
seriously ill.
Harry jaeger has gone to Branch
Vile n j. for the summer.
Dr. Hughes is very busy these
days and cannot always answer calls
very promptly
Young pigs sell for S., pair ard
will likely be Sc soon.
Cows are high over in Sussex,
contary to the statements of buyers
when they come here.
Grain has not wintered we'll and
looks badly.
Miss Viola Jaeger recently visited
in Milford and she will move to New
Jersey May first
George jaeger will remain in the
Angle place this summer.
John Shepherd has fine lot Of
lumber in his yard.
Charles Person intends building q
chicken house on the scientific prin.
ciples and will raise fowls i'm bust.
ness way. The house will be three
stories, the first for chicks leaving
the broader, the second, for larger
and the third for where they are
large enough to be fattened.
The fnmily of G.. w. Donaldson
returned o their summer residence
this week.
Irving Angle is improving hi.
premises by building a new barr
and sodding his lawn.
Potatoes are reported to be &C
cents bushel in Port Jervis.
VIM. Dusenbury and j. B. West
brook keep matters lively along thu
river bank.
We hope Rosy will not fall in th'
habit of missing a week.
Sidney Smith who had his arm Gu
with broad axe some time ago il
again at WORK.
The city working man will prob
ably wax fat between now and elect
ion and possibly vote the democrati
ticket so he may have a rest for tn
next few years. Prosperity lik
familiarity sometimes breeds con
tempt.
Reeder Morgan is doing some goo
work on our roads, and fulfilling hi
anti election promises. No coon de
batting on his job.
ID. V. Jaeger and wife celebrate
their thirtieth anniversary of thei
wedding last week, by holding re
ception. The music was Furnishes
by Angle and Hammer.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-04-20

"No family can afford to be with
out one minute cough cure 1t will
stop a cough and cure cold quicker
than any other medicine, " writes G.
w. Williams, Sterling Run, Pa. 1t
cures GROUP, bronchitisand all throat
and lung troubles and prevents con-
sumption. Pleasant and harmless.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-04-20
The Appetite of a Goat

Is envied by al poor dyspeptics
whose stomach and liver are out of
order All such should know that
Dr. Kings New Life Pills, the
wonderful stomach and liver RENE
dy, gives splendid appetite, sound
digestion and a regular bodily habit
that insures perfect health and
great energy. Only 25c at all drug
stores.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-04-20

w w. Mayhem, Merton, Wis,
says, II consider one minute cough
cure a most wonderful medicine,
quick and safe" 1t is the only harm
less remedy that gives immediate re-
suits. 1t cures coughs, cold, Group,
bronchitis, grippe, whooping cough,
pneumonia and all throat and lung
diseases. Its early use prevents con-
sumption. Children always like it
and mothers indorse it.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-04-20

T. Armstrong and Co. have just re-
ceived a complete line of mems, wom
EMS and childrens' shoes, the finest
ever brought in this town, which you
are invited to call and inspect, with
an assurance that any taste or desire
as TO shape, style and quality can be
entirely gratified. riff
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-04-20

Otto Korb, Grand Chancellor, X.
p, Boonville, Ind says, "DeWitt's :
witch hazel sa We soothes the most
delicate skin and heals the most stub
born ulcer with certain and good re-
suits. Cures piles and skin diseases.
Dent buy an imitation.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-04-20

p C. Rutan has opened his bicycle
and repair shop on Hartford street,
where may be found "A good stock of
wheels and sundries, and an exper-
fenced workman in charge to make
necessary repairs. If
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-04-20

II. Clark, Chauncy, Ga, says De
Wits witch hazel salve cured him
of piles that had afflicted him for
twenty years. 1t is also speedy cure
for skin diseases. Beware OF dang
erons counteffeits.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-04-20

Mammoth and medium clover
seed. Red top, kentucky and Can
ada blue grass, Orchard and Timo-
thy seed at w. & G.. Mitchell's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
4 YATUR4L TF8DENCY

From The Washington Star
J guess Blink has Just had raise in ears-,-..
SAC tae confirmed cvniC-
Has anybody told you so"-
Nc but h. goes about saving he thiylye -, .
+ofla Is getting better. and that the danger from
1-sls Is greatly magnihsd, and that human mai
9t 81 I 50 bad after all That's the Way a mar
LS-rg a-~ass talks JUST after ne has had raise
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

Countess Chiffon" a play said to be 'of
:, ss-io,,s interest" with a cast headed by
So 60 George. viii be presented at the
- - .,-s--,s Theatre on Tuesday night foi-
M IT,. Ts+tIe Lambs which has re
w" ~ s. tou- The engagement viii be
ST. ors a. ALL be followed by engage
- also short Of Nine. Modjeska' s'uar'
Ionsor N oliver Goldsmith and Joseph 'ei-
ts-SCE-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
An OPTTMfST.
rom The Boston Transcript.

From The Boston Transcript
Granger-Joibois is a man who takes things
as pleasantly as possible When he came by
here this morning he was greatly pleased TO find
nv sidewalk covered with ashes, that he
could walk over il with perfect confidence
Farmer-And when he fell on Shows walk he
only remarked that he thankful that Snow
hadn't spread any ashes III that case his
clothes would have been soIeo-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
SUSPICIOUS AROrsgD

From. The Chicago News
worried io0fN
LIST week u
snita-fes; bur what has that got to do
.oles-ne Ell The very next day nv wife bought
certainly looks suspicious
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

Tho arnouroement is made with some degree
-, .a,,+ion thai Miss Olga Nethersole viii APP
,.ar in -.sapho" al waLack's Theatre to-NloI-
= evening. This is the third Monday Tot
x-bicb the same announcement has been made
v,,,b occasional announcements for other days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

s,,.-+on NJ The Ambassador at
PAIRS Thea'Tf 'o-nlo e-or, h Madison square
pssuapal actor 49, - 80 acting in wheels
Ihss u-beels So and that play has, therefore
VIZ. ,...,,,i7,r,ed II viii DE followed to-Hor-
ben bv new farce from the Preach called
roS - T-assrDa kers" The cast VIII De
- nv T n Holland
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
ILLTNTRATLIE

From The Chicago Tribune.
6 10 you 90 10 school johnny asked Mr.
spoonamere nj
les air" responded johnny. who was entar
.e'--.s NE young man IL the parIor for a few
..--1les a TIE request Of MS elder sister II
s1oO! geography. The worlds round. lust like
q Grange Got c1eg'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

indicate that such change has been made or
was contemplated This is not strange for off
cial news and instructions to the Legation are
more frequently sent by mail than by cable, and
weeks must pass before the intelligence could be
received in this way.
1t is regarded as doubtful by those in touch
with Picking that, has been generally re-
ported, the Emperor is dead either by his own
hand. by natural causes or by assassina ton
News OF such an important event would surely
be sent by cable 10 the Chinese Legation here
which would Immediately go into official mourn
ing. AS evidence that such information has
been received the Minister and Mime. WI did
not withdraw the Invitations to their afternoon
reception to-day, which one Of the largest
and most brilliant of the winter.
The report of the Emperor's death. with many
grewsome details. was so persistenuy circulated
last winter that il found partial credence even
in the diplomatic circle in Picking Finally, to
dispose of these rumors, the Dowager Empress
caused an English physician belonging to the
faculty of the Imperial College to be called
into consultation who. together with his Chi
nese colleague, treated the Emperor for the
malady that afflicted him. Later on, when at
her invitation the wives CT the foreign Ministers
visited the Dowager Empress, they were pre-
scented TO the Emperor and his consort, and en-
joyed extended interview with them. The
Emperor seemed then, according to one of the
women present, the best Of terms with his
imperial aunt. and impressed his visitors
young man of ability but suffering evidently
from the ravages of a long illness.
Prince Pu Chum, whom the American Minis
ter's cable mentions as the heir apparent. is said
TO belong to the present dynasty being the
grandson of Emperor Hen Fang, who fol-
lowed by Ting Chi a grandson of the present
Dowager Empress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

other services as may be necessary for the care
Of the sick
Mr.. Hoar interrupted at this point and said:
I should like to inquire of the Senator who has
the bill in charge whether the committee under
stood the bill says, that 'hearse drivers,
grave diggers and funeral escorts are necessary
for the of the sick? That is the way the
bill reads"
Just here Senator Hale endeavored to respond.
but interrupted by Senator Seweu, who
said:
If the Senator from Maine will allow me to
answer the Senator from Massachusetts, I will
say that these come under the general heading
of the hospital department"
Il should hardly continued Mr.. Hoar, want
to enact by law that gravediggers are necessary
for the care of the sick. If however, the COM
mittee prefer it that way, I shall not interpose
objection"
Al the Cosmos Club the other night certain
official belonging to the present Administration
noted for his egotism and pomposity, cautioned
one of the scientific members of that exclusive
body about mixing his drinks.
Don't he exclaimed, don't, old man. drink
champagne and Nhskey together. You will have
a swelled head in the morning"
Well" replied his friend If l do I will get
over it in twenty-four hours at most. but you
end of this Administration
Montagu White, who is here on a special
mission from the South African Republic has
made most pleasing impression on those who
have been privileged TO meet him. He is genial
earnest, self-contained makes no exaggerat ted
statements and bears himself mOdestly not en-
deavoring to assume position this Government
would not be willing to accord. The TransvaaPs
agent is a Boer only by adoption, having been
born in England, against whom his convictions
we'll as his loyalty to his chosen country force
him to take sides He is, too a typical English
man in appearance, bearing and speech and as
some one announced the other day with great
surprise, dresses in good taste and style as
the men Of his mother country. It is a sad com
mentary on the popular intelligence that after
all that has been published in the last few
months the term Boer still brings into the minds
OF many the vision of a half savage
Speaking of the BOer as a fighter Mr. White
says: He does not battle for glory He is eau
tious and waits for his chance and when il
comes he has good plan perfected TO put it t.
the best use. He never rushes into the fray
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

wildly and carelessly. but goes slGyly rather,
and frequently stops TO be sure of hsg r,,517,,,
When the time comes he calmly fires and as A
result ne wins battles. The British seem to have
acquired wrong idea of him They thoueht
their manner Of charging at him regardless Of
ms rear, would make him run But he didn't
run HIS scheme of lying in wait has been shown
by recent events to be a thoroughly good one
and in the country in which he is fighting The
best one capable OF being put into practice"
washington is entertaining two DISTINGUISHED
japanese citizens, DR. Bunji Mano. professor Of
engineering Of the Imperial University of Toxic
Japan, and one of the most distinguished scier-
tIsts in the Sunrise Kingdom, who is on his
way to Paris, where ne will represent his Gov
eminent at the Exposition, and Mr. Kuhota a
wealthy banker of Toxic. Mr. Kubnta &c not
mere IN an official capacity, but has come for
the purpose of studying the country its Gus
toms and its people al close range Regarding
the prospect Of war between japan and Russia
MT hubota says: Il am not persuaded that fine
time for open hostilites between the two co,-7
Tries has arrived. OF course. / am not as weU
posted on conditions 1 should be at home but
am still inclined to believe that there will he
no war, despite the rumors Of friction | think
so because know Japan is sincerely desirous NJ
preserving the peace, and because think Russia
may have designs on China and does not wish
to incur the hostility Of the Japanese in anv
venture she may have in view She couId hardly
afford to do So"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

- Mss Maxine Elicit. and IS eaiieo
Geoc~'', n. We're Twenty-one." 1t Is eApeo'eu
~NheD .,e short remainder Of their season a'
ais house
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

The closing perforE ADces Of 1.-The Belle of
Ne#-York' By the company headed by Miss
Edna May vii be gwen this week at the Casino
NeT1 week new Operetta called THE Princess
Chic is 10 be heard there. The book is by
krke La shelle and the music by Julian Ed
wards The engagement viii begin with a holi-
Cay matinee in homer OF Llncoln's Birthday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

Hntiqtles, Objets o'Art:
architectural Books
Hrt Gallery 1i9btino::-
Hrt Periodicals:
Hrt prints & Casts:
Hrt SCHOOLS & Cuition:
Hrtists in Decoration :
Ecclesiastical art:
Interior Decorations :
Ivory art Cbjects:
art Objects !:
paintings & prints
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

BIT OF CONGRESSIONAL REcoRn., t,,-,,or,
THE TRANsvAAL COMMISSIONER. MON
TAGU WHITE - TWO EMINENT
JAPANESE VISITORS.
Washington Fen. 5.-Wu Ting Fang. the Chi
nese Minister is being constantly piled with
questions regarding Mr. conger's cable dispatch
announcing the selection of new heir apparent
to the throne. He is, however. unable 70 answer
them since he has so far had no irrorr,a+; :. .
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

Furniture g Tapestries. Spbher s Co.. inc 3S6 5M AZ.
Decoration, Furniture Design B. Hessiing "a E 12fhG
Frink Standard Refect0rs, p Fr1nk 551 Pearl ST.
international SndiO $3.50 rear . Pol 5h l4re.
Pottery, Art Books, etc J. c. HItfer Co. 1913 5h Are.
School Of Applied Design for Women, 200 ". 23d ST.
F. Gehien s Sons Color Aetches) AZ Union So. E.
R. Geissler memorials in every form, . . Sc ". 8h ST.
FCMast0n g Co. (W|aH Hang1ugs, DraberIcs) E34 ST.
E S Couch g Co. (FHrnitnre Draberies) 1888 grav.
F, W. Kaldenberg Sons IUoyr Miniatures 1913 5n Ave
Yama"aka & Go (Chmese Poreelaips) 254 5n Are.
NJ knoedLer g Co. Christie framing 800 5m 4ue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

THE Congressional Record furnishes.
rule, rather ponderous reading. but now and
then the patient student is rewarded by little
passage at arms bit Of repartee that repays
him for his labor in perusing it. The Senate
last week in response TO Senator Hale's request
was considering in Committee Of the Whole the
Urgent Deficiency bill. Under the section pro-
viding an appropriation for the Pacific branch
of the National Home for Disabled Volunteers
at Santa Monica, Cal, the clerk read
For hospital namely: Pay of assistant sur
geOns. matrons. druggists. hospital clerks and
stewards. WardmaSters, nurses. cooks, walters.
readers hospital carriage drivers, hearse dFiv-
ers, grave diggers, funera! escorts. and for such