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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-06-29
NO. 33.
PARIS EXPOSITION LETTER.

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PARIS, FRANCE, JUNE II, 1900.
see in a Paris paper this morn
ing that Senator Hale characterized
the Paris Exposition as a "bad per-
| formance." This was the opinion of
NJ. Renon, Of all expositions; he de
spised them and blamed women for
them. Let anyone recall his own inn
pressions of the Chicago Exposition.
Nine out of ten will first think of the
Midway Plaisance attractions; a ma
jority Of visitors will recall the taw-
dry insubstantial architecture, the
fireworks, the Ferris wheel, and
wilderness Of showcases differing lit
tie from those Of the great stores i'm
many cities of the United States.
Wen, the Paris Exposition is not
substantially different from this Its
Midway Plaisance is not cramped, it
is scattered here and there in differ
cnt parts. There is a great display
/
There is Ferris wheel and the Elf
Eel tower. There is the same bewild-
ering array of show windows with
their seductive display of frocks,
furniture, jewelry, hats, bric-a-brac,
MI arranged to tempt the modern
Eve and swell the tide Of luxury and
extravaganza, as M. Renon might
think, though he would say it better.
If all this is 50 why do people go to
Expositions? Because Expositions
are tremendously advertised, and be-
cause the human heart and foot is al
ways in pursuit Of sensation; always
seeking the will-o-the-wisp novelty.
Because the world loves to be hum
bugged a great many times, vowing
after each deception it will not be
caught again, but ever hungry for
the next thing. The Paris EXposi-
ton, like all the rest, is a mammoth
advertising scheme, and France has
of course the hogs share Of tine adj
vertising and Paris will profit inn
mensely by the show. The part play
ed by our country here is, in com
parison, far from conspicuous. We
appear only here and there by an eX-
hibit marked by an American flag
and there is nearly always adjoining
us or across the aisle from us an ex-
hibit of the same class by another
country, it may be Italy, Hungary,
or Belgium that vies with us or
eclipses us in richness and taste and
extent of display. OF course this
means nothing to whose who think,
or know that the United States eX-
hibit is nothing more than the clay
; out" of some firm or firms that strive
to find or increase their business on
this side Of the water. But to the
average tourist from rural France,
Germany and Belgium who make
the bulk of those who see the ExpOsi-
tion and who know as little about the
United States as a horse does Of as
tronomy, the impression is that Bel
gium and Italy have more taste and
better things than the United States,
and that France has everything.
:, These international Expositions are
much like the hospitalities of the Fox
and Stork. How can our country,
= considering the three thousand miles
= of sea and the even more obstructive
y miles Of railroad under the peculiar
= French management compete with
= France or other contiguous countries?
;, The way to get even with them will
u be to have our next Exposition at
Cape Nome.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-06-29
Real Estate Transfers.

John Keezy and wife to Max Bey
er, 25 acres Lacsawaxen, con, 500.
Lewis r. Smith TO F. A Erharit,
and others, acres Greene, for Gem
terry purposes, con. 1891.
William f. Beck to Louise J
Frieh, lot on Centre Square, Milford
Boro, con. 50, 500.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-06-29
Didn't Marry for Money.

The Boston man, who lately mar
ried a sickly rich young woman, is
happy now, for he got DR.. King's S
New Life. Pills, which restored her
TO perfect health. Infallible for
Jaundice, Billiousness, Malaria, Few
er and Ague and all Liver and Stom-
ach troubles Gentle but effective
Only 25c at all drug stores.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-06-29
A Suggestion for the Churches.

1t might be desirable for our
churches to have the service Sunday
evening at say 5 p. m. instead Of lat
er. During the warm nights of July
and August the necessarily lamps
cause considerable heat, and insects
are more annoying. Church goers
could just as easily attend, and would
then have their evening at home with
the family. We think the change
might beappreciatedatalle events there
is no harm in offering the suggestion
for consideration. The plan has beer
adopted elsewhere and has worked
very satisfactorily. The number o.
attendants was increased and gener
ally the change seemed to be favor
ably received.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-06-29
Taaohers Hired.

At a meeting Of the directors of
the Independent school district held
last Friday evening the former teach
ers were all reelected: rSalary.
John c. Watson, Principal .. $50.
H. b. Westbrook, Intermediate 40.
ID. ii. Hornbeck, 2 Primary ~ 80.
Lizzie Rochotte, l Primary 80.
Flora RochOtte, Shocopee . 80.
Oliver S. Pitney was appointed
janitor at a salary Of 500.
Dingman township directors have
employed j. F. Hogan for Rattle
snake and Dora ROchotte for the
Franklin school, and hire the remain
ing teachers tomorrow.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-06-29

Anyone who has travelled in Europe
knows that the French are the great
est, most skilful and mOstmobilerO
bers on the continent. A contract
for dinner is followed by an over
charge for the napkin and the plate.
a ride in cab means invariably an
additional payment to the driver.
ShOpkeepers and officials in the rail-
ways seeing that you are American
and knowing your ignorance of the
money and carelessness about little
things will not always return your
full change. You must watch them
all the time. Their nonchafance
when detected is fine. Their faces
are too red to show a blush. The
American Commission here is some
what luXuriously installed. They
have not denied themselves i'm fine
desks and chairs and carpets, and
quite luxurious offices. "Republican
simplicity" is not very severe here.
1t may be ''good business" as we
we say, to let all the world know that
we live well when we are at home in
Paris. On the other hand it may be
that the whole American official en-
tOurage is here on junket.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-06-29
To Aid Fusion.

The Patrons of Husbandry,
through their Legislative committee
have issued an advisory circular to
the patrons and farmers, of Pen
nyslvania irrespective of party af-
filiations or factional associations
in the support of fusion members of
the Senate and House of Represent
atives in districts where the rights
of the people have been persistently
disregarded by the local leaders of the
dominent party ~ and that mem
hers be chosen from the most com.
petent and trust worthy citizens
who will exert every honest effort
to redress the wrongs under which
the farmers have suffered" They
have also retained counsel to advise
in such legal matters as may arise
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-06-29

Director Merriam, of the Census
Bureau, has given the press a state
ment, intended as an answer to
thousands of letters asking for fig
ures shown by the Census in various
localities. BY showing the routine
through which the returns from
each enumerator's district must go
the impossibility of giving the in
formation at this time was made ap-
parent AS fast as the official count
is completed the totals will be bul-
letined at the census bureau, cities
being taken first. Notice has also
been given that there will be nc
moro examinations for appointment
to clerical positions in the bureau,
the eligible list already continuing
many more than will ever receive
appointments.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-06-29
oBITU AIRY.
ELIZABETH JANE VAN AuKnN.


For several years she has lived
alone on the premises in Delaware
township at Cave bank where she
was born some eighty years ago and
on Thursday n week ago Mrs David
jaeger, who had been accustomed
TO call occasionally and attend to her
wants, knocking at the door receiv-
cd no response. She entered and
found Miss Van Auken lying on the
floor where she had fallen from the
effects of paralysis. She rapidly
sank and passed away the next day
She was a daughter of Aaron and
Catharine McCarty Van Auken and
had always resided on the same
place. Besides nephews and nieces
she is survived by one brother, JAG
OBJ, living in California. The funer-
al took place Tuesday.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-06-29
Exeursion to Kansas City. Mo.

On account of the National Demo-
cratic Convention at Kansas City,
Mo, the Erie will sell special excur-
sion tickets from Port Jervls to
Kansas City, Mo, on July 1st, End,
ana 3rd, good to return to July 9th
1900 at S2S.7 for the round trip from
Port Jervis. je29
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-06-29

Neglect is the short step 50 many
take from a cough OF cold to con-
sumption. The early use of one
minute cough cure prevents consump
ton. 1t is the only harmless reme-
dy that gives immediate results. 1t
cures all throat and lung troubles.
Children all like it and mothers in
dOrse il.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-06-29
A Fast Bicycle Rider

viii often receive painful cuts,
sprains or bruises for accidents.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, will kill the
pain and heal the injury. It's the
cyclists friend. Cures Chatting,
Chapped hands, Sore Lips, Burns,
Ulcers and Piles. Cure guaranteed
Only 25c. Try it. Sold by all Drug
gists.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-06-29
Excursion Tickets to Charleston. e. c

On account of the National Educa-
tional Association Convention to be
held at Charleston, s. c., the Erie
will sell special excursion ii ckets
from Port Jervis to Charleston S. G.
on July 9th, 9TH, Sth and 9th, good
to return on or before September 1st,
1900, continuous passage in each di.
rection except stop over will be
granted at Washington on return
trip within limit of ticket, by depos-
iting return portion of ticket with
joint agent, and pa Yment of fee OF
one dollar, at the low rate of $25 fol
the rour d trip from Port Jervis. q
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-06-29

Reports show thatoverfifteenh hun
dred lives have been saved through
the use of one minute cough cure.
Most of these were cases of grippe,
Group, asthma, whoOping cough,
bronchitis and pneumonia. Its ear
ly use prevents consumption.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-06-29
The Sheep Industry.

Enquiries were recently sent out
asking for information In regard to
the number and value Of sheep now
as compared with four years ago, in
order TO show the difference in effect
between free wool and protection.
The following table exhibits the re-
suit and is an object lesson for sheep
growers:
Reports received. ...... 964
Sheep owned in March, '9G
(Wilson law Free Wool
period. ............... 1,45s,90
Sheep owned in March, 700
Dingley law Protection
period. ............ 2,5O1,2l5
Increase, 1900 ........... 1,Ol2,4l1
Percentage of increase ... 71.44
Average value per head,
March, 1896 (Wilson law
Free Wool period .... S1.76
Average value per head,
March, 1900 Dingley
law, Protection period $3.50
Increase of value per head
1900 ..............:.. $2.14
Percentage Of gain in value
per head for 1900 ..... 121.59
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-06-29

The Treasury Department has is
sued a circular creating Porto Rico,
n Customs Collection District, with
San Juan as the port of entry, and
Ponce Mayaguez, Arecibo, Aguadilla,
Hurhacoa, Araoyo, and Fajoardo as
sub ports, under the law enacted at
the late session of Congress.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-06-29

A controversy has arisen on the
question OF allowing sheep to craze
on the forest reserves in the West
and recently there has been Il
movement against it on the ground
that the young forest growth is
killed by the sheep and the future
forest seriously damaged. The soil
is also sai to be trampled down TO
such an extent that its absorbent
qualities sare materially affected
This matter is to be lnvesti nted
during the summer by the Division
of Forestry and Mr.. Clifford Pin
chot, Forester, is now in California
and will go TO one ef the reserves IN
Arizona, where the feeling is most
intense, and personally examine in
to the matter, so that the effect of
sheep grazing on forest lands in the
various reserves will probably be
settled beyond dispute,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-06-29

Secretary Gage, who has been I'M
we'll for n couple of weeks has gone
to the seashore for a short rest by
the order of his physician. There
is nothing serious the matter with
him, only little run down.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-06-29
Males Females Deaths
Tickets to POinta on Long Island R.R.

The Erie company has placed on
sale at the Erie ticket Office, Port
Jervis, tickets to all points on Long
Island reached by the Long Island
railroad at very low rates through
to destination. je29
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-06-29
Will be Admitted.

George r.. Bull, who for three
years has pursued his law studies in
the U. p. and in the office of his
father q. W. Bull Esq, was Monday
evening examined by the committee
Hy. 7. Baker, Hon. d. M, VanAuk-
en-, and j, H. VanEtten esqs., APP
pointed by the court to enquire into
his fitness for admission to the bar,
and passed highly oreditable ex-
animation. The committee was un-
animous in approval and he will be
duly sworn in July 2, The young
man evinces care in his preparation
and application to his studies and
remembering the adage that law i:
an extremely jealous mistress he
will no doubt be highly successful
in his chos en- profession.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-06-29
Vital Stats ics.

The number of births and deaths
in this county as shown by the semi
annual return of the assessors of
the several townships is as follows
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-06-29

Small in SIZE ana great in results
are DeWitt's little early risers, the
famous little pills that cleanse the
liver and bowels. They do not gripe.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-06-29
Two Acrostics

B ad money.
r uin and wretchedness.
Y elbow politics.
A bsurd doctrines and theories.
n o more good times.
NJ ore work, more wages.
G redit, confidence, certainty.
X indler Of factory fires.
1 ndustry's best fried.
n ow and always a PrOtectionist.
l. arger exports, heavier trade balance
f ssential to the country's welfare.
Y Ou want him again!
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-06-29

Judge Denny, a prominent Ken
tuolSy Republican, who firmly be-
lieves that the electoral votes of
that state will be cast for Mckinley
and Roosevelt, who came through
Washington on his way home from
the convention. said of that remark
able gathering II have been going
to National Conventions as n dele
gate for 20 years. but have never
seen such a convention as that at
Philadelphia, and I never expect to
seq another such. / mean that ]
have never before seen both men
named on the ticket by acclama-
tion."
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-06-29

Secretary Root has gone TO mis-
summer home on Long Island, to
spend few days with his family,
which is of itself an indication that
there are no complications at the
War Department in connection with
the Chinese insurrection.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-06-29

Mr.. Henry C. Adams, one of the
Republicans leaders of Indiana, as
sured President Mckinley that
Indiana was one of the sure Repub-
lioan states this year, and that the
majority would be quite as large
if not larger than it was in '96.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-06-29
$40 70 ohautauqua. N. z. and relul n

On Friday July 9th, 1900 the Erie
will sell special excursion tickets
from Port Jervis. TO Chautauqua,
N. Y. at ten dollars far the round
trip good to return up to August 4
1900. It
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-06-29

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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-08-03
BEPUBLICAN'S UPHILL WORK.

Senator Scott, of West Virginia,
who is in charge of the field
work for the eastern republican ma
tional campaign, in an authentic in
telview, says the task developing
upon the Chicago headquarters will
be child's play compared to the
campaign which must be waged in
the east to keep the Mckinley states
solid. He is not certain of McKin-
ley's reelection by any means.
"The results in New York, West
Virginia, Maryland and New Yer
sey will determine the election in
November" he said. "The demo
Gratis will make a strong contest to
carry these states. New York is
not safe. 1t is like pendulum in
national elections, and swings from
one side to the other with remarka-
BILE regularity. Maryland must be
held and New y ersey is doubtful
In the west, the state of Indiana, in
my opinion, is the only one which
will give the Chicago people any
thing TO do. Until McKnley's let
ter of acceptance is out, and the
democratic nominees have shed more
light upon the situation, it is profile
matlcal which issue will be para
mount. Nevertheless we will be
prepared here to meet the demo
Gratis on any ground. The speak
ing will begin about the 18th of
next month, and we expect to have
such distinguished republicans as
Senators Burrows and Lodge, Post
master General Smith, Secretary
Root and perhaps the ex-President
Harrison. What the leading issue
Twill be in New York, | cannot say.
If | had my way, we would meet
the democrats squarely on the tariff
issue. The great majority of the
democrats now admit that all these
many years the democratic attitude
on the tariff policy has been wrong"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-08-03

people of the country, will run in
dependent for congress and the
democrats have decided to endor, t
him. His influence means $4,000
votes in Ohio.
In indiana, there are $4,000 Ger
mans, and as only change of 5000
votes is necessary to put Indiana in
the democratic column, the German
vote alone will insure the electoral
vote to Bryan.
AS to Kentucky, there is not a
partical of doubt as to the democrats
carrying that state. Michigan,
Minnesota and Wisconsin also give
large German vote and there is
reason to expect that they too will
be IN the democratic columns.
In New York, both Hill and
Tammany are earnestly laboring
for democratic success and there are
many who believe that New \ ork
will give a democratic majority.
The influence of Hill and Tammany
will be felt throughout all the other
states.
Burke Cochran, one of the great
est orators and thinkers of the Coun-
try, is for Bryan this year, though
he was an ardent Mckinley sup
porter in go.
Carl SchurZ is this year leader
against the imperial policy of Nc
Kinley. These two men will exert
a wonderful influence all over the
country.
The gold democrats will be back
in the party. Advices from all
parts of Indiana indicate that more
than 90 per cent of them in this
state will vote for Bryan.
Travelling men, who supported
Mckinley in 90 almost TO man,
are now just as ardent in their sup
port of Bryan. The formation of
trusts, fostered by the republican
party, has thrown thousands of
them out of employment, and they
will labor to defeat the sponsor of
the trusts this fall.
1t certainly looks as if prospects
are exceptionally bright from a
democratic standpoint. The South
Bend Tribune should arouse itself
from its lethargy.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-08-03
Political Notes.

Chas. Williams, gold democrat, and
cashier for the Union State bank at
Morristown, Ind, has declared for
William }. Bryan and the Kansas City
platform. He says that Imperialism is
the principal issue.
Attorney William T. Donthitt, of
Sullivan, a gold democratic leader in
Western Indiana, is out for Bryan and
Stevenson and advises other gold dem
ocrats to save the country from impe-
rlalism and McKinleyism.
Imperialism is recognized by indie
pendent voters over the entire country
as the paramount issue this year. The
republican campaign organs and type
writer orators who try to befuddle
voters with the cry of sound money
during the campaign are merely seek
ing to obscure the one issue which is
the vital issue of the campaign.-New
Albany Ledger.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-08-03

James l.. Leach, who four years
ago was one of the most active gold
democrats IN Marion county and
contributed largely to rolling up
1000 majority for Mckinley, has
of late given strong indications of a
purpose to support the democratic
national ticket as well as the state
local tickets: Mr.. Leach said: 81
do not consider the issues involved
in this campaign are the same as
those of 1896. | do not think that
10 to in the platform or out of it
amounts to anything. To aid the
republican party in the fall campaign
would be out OF place. The posi-
ton taken here in Indiana by that
party that man cannot get far
trial in any state in the union, even
in our neighboring state, Kentucky,
is certainly very narrow. AS citi-
zen of this republic, | must. repudi-
ate any such position as that"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-08-03
Indiana Onion Crop.

Continued wet season has cut the
northern Indiana onion crop, which for
the last five years has run far up into
the hundreds of thousands of bushels
fully one-half. The acreage, owing to
the prevailing low prices last season
was much reduced this season, and
with the partial failure of the yield
higher prices arc inevitable. Estl'
mates on crop conditions received by
growers in the last week place Indiana
at 40 percent of an average crop; OHIO
60 per cent; New York, Michigan and
W isconsin, so per cent, and in Connec-
ticut and Massachusetts an average
yield. Indiana now produces as many
onions as any other state in the union
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-08-03
Death of Jacob Stevick.

Jacob Stevick died at his home near
Dixon lake Friday at 2 o'clock a. I'd.
He has been in failing health for the
past eight months and was taken quite
sick last Wednesday.
The deceased was born in MontgOm-
cry county. o., on June IL, 1882. He
was married twice and to his first wife
there were born three children, two of
whom reside in Ohio and one in Gas
City, this state. To his second wife
five children were born, all of whom re-
side in this county. He was always q
kind and loving husband and father
and was beloved by all who knew him.
He leaves q wife and eight children and
host of friends to mourn his death.
The funeral was held Sunday
at II o'clock, at the Union church, ID
West township.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-08-03
Typical Kentucky Bravery.

A little example Of typical Kentucky
female bravery was exhibited at Wi
mona yesterday. A young man and
two young ladies stopping at the
WiDOna hotel, rOwed across the lake TO
gather water lilies and later landed at
Yarnelle point TO get some wild roses,
which are in abundance there. AS
they stl oiled along, the man discovered
snake directly in front of them, colled
up and looking as If ready to spring.
"Look out, there's snake" ne yelled,
and expected to see furry of skirts in
the opposite direction.
The Indiana girl backed off respect
able distance and gsZed at the spot III
alarm, but the Kentucky girl retreated
not an inch. Instead, she advanced
upon the reptile, dainty black slipper
shot out from under a white duck skirt,
planted straight upon the snakes head
and pinned it to the ground. Although
its head was secure, the thing fought
frightfully with its body snd tail, but
with the other foot Miss Kentucky
crushed the entire thing into lifeless
mass.
The battle ended, the hearts of the
other two came down into their normal
stations, and then the man found
speech. 81 take my hat off to you,
said he. You're the first girl | ever
saw kill real live snake with anything
short of fishing pole with an ak on
the end"
at was my first snake this season,
said the heroine, land | had to Kill It..
You know you must kill the first snake
you see each year. | have never yet
missed my snake, and I'm always
happy Winons Assembly Daily Re-
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