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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-04-11
NO. "a.
TIE RAMBtERS pIcKINeS.
We have Lad -our sheep storn.

We have had our sheep storm.
Street Commissioner Steele did
well cleaning the cutters.
If the beef trust puts another
twist on the screws and sends the
price Of meat a notch higher meat
will be considered a luxury only to
be enjoyed by the rich.
We are glad to hear that the Rev.
p. M. smead is going to remain here
as pastor Of the Presbyterian church
but feel more than sorry to hear
that tile Rev. O. B Carpenter will
leave this town.
Jim Thornton will now wear a
stove pipe, which by the way will
be very becoming to him.
Frank Thrill, the new assistant
postmaster, is giving satisfaction to
the patrons Of the postofIice.
1t seems almost impossible to
have an entirely clear Sunday
Last Sunday morning the weather
was beautiful and Old Sol was out
in all his glory, yet long before
night it rained
The family of L. W. Armstrong
has returned for the summer.
Grass begins to look green, leaves
are budding, birds are building their
nests, and farmers will soon be
busy.
By the death of Daniel Drake this
town loses another of its familiar
faces and Col Nyce Post another
member.
Chas. DeKay Townsend AMI fam.
lily have closed their residence on
Hartford street and gone to Atlantic
City for a time.
Randolph Travis Of Montagu ne
was in town the other day. He has
D5en on the sick list.
The New York World is filing up
its dailies with McAuliffe matters.
When the World gets hold any
thing sensational it knows how to
make the most Of it.
Is "Dory" Bosler going to leave
Pike? Rumor has it that he has
his eye on farm in Sandyston.
Better not go, Dory because things
are different over there than here.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-04-11
He Ksni Hls Lea.

Twelve years ago J w. Sullivan
Of Hartford, Conn, scratched his
leg with q rusty wire. Inaamma-
ton and blood poisoning set in. For
two years he suffered intensely.
Then the best doctors urged ampu-
tation, but he writes. ST used one
bottle OF Electric Bitters and 1tl
boxes Of Buoklen's Arnica salve
and my les was sound and well as
ever For eruptions. eczema, tet.
ter. salt rheum, sores and all blood
disorders Electric Bitters has 80
rival on earth. Try them Am
druggists Will guarantee satisfaction
or refund money Only 90 cents.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-04-11
OBITUARY
DANIEL VAN ErrEN DRAKE.

DANIEL VAN ETTEN DRAKE.
Mr.. Drake, who for some months
has been in declining health, died at
the home of Mrs. S. Augusta Beach
in this borough, where he has resided
for some years, at an early hour
Wednesday morning. He was born
about 62 years ago in Dingman
township and was the son Of Ephriam
and Rachel Van Etten Drake. For
some years he followed farming but
finally came to Milford to live. He
was mustered in the 45th Pa. Regt.
Nov. u, 1864, and granted his dis
charge March 27, 1865. For dis
abilities received in the army pen.
sion was granted. He was MEM
Der Of Col. John Nyce Post G. A. r.
Many years ago ne married Miss
Fannie Cortright Of this place but no
children were born to the union. He
is survived by one sister, Mrs. Sarah
Ellen Partridge Of jamestown, n.
Y. The funeral conducted by Rev.
+. M. Smead will take place at the
house at , p. m. today and interment
in Milford cemetery.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-04-11
Original Houses Here.

One of the oldest maps of the
town of Milford, made PRIOR to 1910
at least, shows fifteen lots built
upon. But one of those original
buildings is now standing, the house
occupied by Dr.. Emerson. The lots
then occupied were where the pres
ent Jardon House is. the one across
toward the river, the one where he
dwelling of j. C. Wallace stands
aud one anross the street possibly
built by Hartford, the Emerson
house. one whore Mrs. N. c. Nyce
resides. the two lots where the resi-
dencc of E. Warner stands, the two
occupied by DR.. Kenworthey, two
on High street where the large
Armstrong house is built, aud the
two where Moses Davis and james
Mollineaux live. and one above
where Duuham Gregory's house
stands on Catharine street. A his
tory of these houses. by whom and
when built would be Of interest.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-04-11

Washed down telegraph line
which Chas. G. Ellis Of Lisbon, Ia,
had to repair. standing waist
deep in ICY water, he writes, gave
me a terrible cough and cold Il
grew worse daily, Finally the best
doctors IN Oakland, Neb-, Sioux City
and Omaha said / had consumption
and could not live Then / began
using Dr. Kings New Discovery
and was wholly cured by six bot
ties. Positively guaranteed for
coughs, colds and an throat and
lung troubles by an druggists.
Price 800 aud fl
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-04-11

A Republican Enquiry and the
Answer.

A Republican Enquiry and the
Answer.
EDITOR on THE PREss
notice by your paper that there
are two republican candidates for
delegate to the state convention.
In common with several republicans
with whom I have conversed I am
at loss to know why there should
be a struggle for this pe sition unless
the candidates are in opposition on
the governorship ] have not heard
that such was the fact hence cannot
understand where there should be
such an apparently strong contest.
The party is small in this county at
best and such strife has tendency
to still further weaken it by Great
ing dissension and animosities. A
few years ago we we're united,
working in harmony and the boast
ed democratic majority was being
rapidly diminished Latterly there
appears to be party contention and
we are losing ground This ought
not to be and l would be pleased if
you would publish this and give us
ap explanation, if possible, of the
situation Let the republicans
know who or what is responsible for
this state of afuirs.
Yours for harmony.
A LONGTIME REPUBLICAN.
Apr 9, 1902
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-04-11
Editors Reply.
= IlUNWIIWh WETU UbLIlAN,
Apr 9, 1902

Il is with reluctance and with no
desire to inject anything of a per-
sonal nature in the matter, only so
far as may be necessary to give in
formation of the situation, that the
writer is induced to reply. Serious
maladies demand heroic treatment
and the republicans of the county
are entitled, if they so demand, to
any knowledge at our command
There is, as we understand, no op
position on the question of the gov
ernorship. Mr.. Angle is a tried and
trne stalwart republican having only
the best interests OF the party at
heart and if elected delegate will
carry out the party wishes. It is
not Quay and anti-Quay or Elkin
and anti Ellyin contest. It is on the
one side a determination to domi-
nate the party in the interest of one
man and on the other a desire to
carry out the wishes Of the party
for the best results. In short, the
question turns on the appointment
of a postmaster in Milford and in
order that the real aninus may
be understood a brief history Of the
case is necessary.
DR.. H. B. Reed, the present conn
ty chairman, came into this place
a few years ago from Brooklyn, a
stranger to the people of the county.
After locating here he expressed a
desire to enter politics as a pastine,
not having any special occupation,
and to aid in building up the party.
In the spring of 1900 when the pri-
mary election ticket was being made
up on the last evening for filing
names the county chairman, w II.
Struble, found the ticket one name
short for county committee. On
consulting with the writer, recalling
the expressed wish Of DR.. Reed to
participate in politics, his name was
suggested and placed on the ticket
Being informed, he expressed his
qualification for the place and de-
clared his earnest desire to work tor
the benefit Of the party, Soon after
W A u. Mitchell of this place re-
ceived information from Easton that
the alternate delegate to the nation.
al convention was conceded 20 this
county and he was requested to sug-
gest a name. The writer called on
Dr Reed and asked if he would ike
the position He again expressed
cordial thanks for the remembrance
and accepted The above marks
Dr. Reeds entrance to Pike county
politics.
During the presidential and rep
resentative campaign which follow
ed Dr. Reed practically ignored the
republican leaders and followed his
own methods. He sought advice
and counsel mainly from a young
man who comes Of democratic an.
cestry and whose father for two
decades or more was a leading dem
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-04-11

Senator Hale, whom l saw later in
the day, remarked with twinkle in
his eye. "You newspapermen remind
me Of the man who wrote to the
Justices of the supreme court, when
that body was about to consider the
income tax law, and asked each what
would be his decision. The steering
committee is not public committee.
1t is private political organization,
but you go first to one member and
then to another, asking each his
opinion, and before we know II, you
know more about the program Of the
committee than the committee knows
of itself" "But the case is not an
alagous," l replied, "rhe man had
nine stern justices to interrogate,
while / have but on genial senator"
"But the genial senator does not pro-
pose to give away any state secrets, b"
the senator replied laughingly.
However, Notwithstanding the sena-
tors incommunicativenpss, the pro-
gram now contemplated by the com
mittee, though not officially adopted,
will, as predicted in a former letter,
place the Philippine bill immediate
ly after the Chinese exclusion bill.
1t, in turn, will be followed by the
Cuban reciprocity bill, and then the
isthminn canal will be considered.
The various appropriation bills have
not yet been placed but will be taken
up as opportunity offers. The Indian
appropriation bill, having been con
sidered during the "morning hour"
passed Saturday.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-04-11

Present indications are that the Gu
ban reciprocity bill will meet with a
stormy reception in the senate. The
democrats have formally notified
Senator Platt of Connecticut that
they viii oppose the measure and one
republican senator has also gwen
notice that he will move to amend
it 50 that the president shall be auth
orized to make reciprocal concessions
to Cuba only after the negotiation of
a treaty with the new Cuban gov
ernment confirming the provisions of
the Platt amendment. The senator
who has given notice Of this amend
ment is one Of the most influential
members Of the senate and il is freely
predicted, in the inner circles, that
he is spokesman for a small but
powerful group of republican sena-
tors. These gentlemen fear to trust
Cuba and would seek to bind her by
a treaty which will be the voluntary
net Of her own government and whose
provisions shall be unequivocal.
Such ain amendment would, it is
feared By the friends Of the Cuban
movement, seriously retard the APP
plication Of relief Of which they be-
lieve the island stands seriously in
need. The opposition Of the dem
ocrais Is matter Of surprise as the
house democrats have generally ex-
pressed themselves as favorable to
the concession. Senator Patt is
heartily in favor Of the bill but would
like 10 see an increase in the amount
Of tariff reduction and an extension
Of the time limit.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-04-11

ocrat and Office holder, serving hi.
party fifteen years as county super.
intendentaud four as representative
This young man Immediately after
the death OF the democratic inoum
bent Of the postofiice here in 1895
was an applicant for the place and
procured a petition largely signed
! by democrats on the understanding
that he was a democrat. In 1900
DR. Reed, chairman of the republic.
an county committee, was apparent.
ly guided by his advice and he be-
came republican applicant for the
postoffice and was and is now being
strenuously urged by Dr.. Reed for
the appointment Old republicans
here, men who have grown grey i'm
party service and who have spent
time and means in furthering the
party interests for more years than
the young man has lived, were and
nre entirely ignored. When com
promise was attempted the young
man stated emphatically that he
was "no compromise" and would
not yield in his aspirations.
His candidacy for the postofice
here is, therefore, the sole and only
object of Dr. Reeds candidacy for
delegate, by the election to which
position he hopes to further this
young mans ambitions As evil
dence OF Or. Reeds selGshness and
desire to be sole arbiter in the party,
when the democratic coroner died.
Dr. Reed, without consulting his as.
sociates on tho committee or the re.
pubrcaus here as to the appoint
ment had a successor appointed TO
the place.
AS further evidence, the county
committee Of 1900, which year was
an important campaign, elected
treasurer. DR.. Reed, to whom the
campaign funds were paid, never
handed over to the duly appointed
treasurer one dollar of the funds
but took the sole responsibility Of
their disbursement into his own
hands.
His recent attempt to turn down
an old soldier in the Matamoras
postofiice, contrary to the wishes of
the party, is evidence of his regard
for the veterans of the Civil war,
and is too fresh in tlfe minds of the
people there to require comment.
Such action so far as consulting
is concerned has marked his official
conduct since he has been on the
committee It is the rule-or.ruin
one-man policy, a policy which, per-
sistently pursued, in the end will
disintegrate and break down any
party. To mention minor matters,
showing the spirit which actuates
DR.. Reed and his coterie of adher-
ents, it may be remarked that last
and this year they have taken the
printing of the ballots, paid Tor by
assessments on the candidates, to a
democratic Office.
The above partly comprises in
outline the facts concerning the
'deplorable condition of she party,
which instead of beina united and
harmonious is rent with dissension
solely to advance the pecuniary in
terests and political hopes of
young man who has barely learned
the name republican.
EDITOR Press.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-04-11

AT meeting of stockholders of
the Milford driving park held Mon
d. = evening DR. W b. Kenworthey,
p N Bournique, Thos Armstrong,
Hon. B e. Brown and j r. Thorn
ton were elected directors, Robert
Findlay treasurer. aud Hon. J. j
Hart secretary. Subsequently the
directors elected Dr. W. B. Ken
worthey president and P. n Bour-
nique vice president.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-04-11
Unclaimed Letters.

List of unclaimed letters remain
ing IN the post oiice at Milford for
the week ending April 10. 1902:
d. A. Marteeny. Ella Brown.
Persons claiming the above viii
please say Advertised and give
date of this list.
CHARLES LATTINORE, p NJ.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-04-11

Countless thousands have found a
blessing TO the body IN DR. Kings
New Life Pills, which positively
cure constipation, sick headache,
dizziness. jaundice. malaria, fever
and ague and an liver and stomach
troubles Purely vegetable; never
gripe or weaken. Only Pc at an
druggists.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-04-11
BRIEF MENIION.

Nine inches Of SNOW fell in Pitts
burg, Pa, Tuesday
An oldashioned nor'-easter mad,
Tuesday very disagreeable day.
Albert Helms, after several years
of service with 4. Armstrong & CO,
as clerk, will retire from the en.
ploy Of the firm about May L.
Geo e. Horton, who contemplate
removing from town about May lst,
will rent his present residence fur
nished, possession to be given ON that
date.
p H. Mills, proprietor Of the
Cnssman House, has installed new
acetylene gus machiAe aud soon tho
hotel will glow with increased
brightness.
Revs. W F. Randolph and r. G..
Lockwood both former pastors Of
the NJ. E church here, were oontin-
ued last week by the conference as
isupernumeraries for another year.
Byman q Wells have a little talk
in their ad this week which will
greatly interest the ladies, and per-
haps the men, too, for it means fine
hats and large discount on millinery
bills.
In addition to the candidates for
governor already announced, Hon.
John P. Elkin and Hon l.. H..
Watres, many papers in the state are
warmly endorsing Col. Wesley r..
Andrews Of Crawford county for the
nomination.
johnson Of Port Jervis still retains
his fondness for gThe American
Grip and so many of his customers
have likewise become enamored with
the charming and useful pieces Of
I personal furniture that he dilates on
her charms in a new ad in this issue.
A notable wedding occurred in
Port Jervis Tuesday evening in the
Reformed church when Ruth Mill.
cent Smith, a daughter of John L..
Smith, and Henry Harrison Far
mum. son of P E. Farnum, both of
that village, we're united in mar
riage.
Dr. H. E. Emerson has in con-
temptation the erection of a new
residence this summer. whether
he will build on the site of his pres
ent house, which is probably now
the oldest house in the borough, or
select new location is not fully de.
termined.
Miss Ellen NJ. Stone, the mission.
airy who was kidnapped by bandits
and released on payment of a large
ransom, has contracted, it is said, to
go on the lecture platform. She
viii likely make a fortune out Of the
adventure either by lecturing or
writing for the magazines.
Randolph Travis, lately of Monta.
que, the individual who occupied
for a time considerable public atten-
tion and also for a period a place in
Newton jail on account of q quail,
seems to have deserted his afore-
time haunts and disappeared from
the gaze Of both friends and foes.
He has, however, left a legacy as
reminder of his presence, if one was
needed.
The convention Of directors to elect
a county superintendent OF schools
will be held in the court house Tues
day, May 6, at p. m. 1t is under
stood that the present incumbent,
Prof Sawyer, will not be a candidate
and that there are but two contest
ants, Prof. John C. Watson, prinei-
pal of the Milford grammar school,
and Lueian B. Westbrook, teacher
Of intermediate department.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-04-11

When the ways and means COM
mitiee adopted the Cuban reciprocity
bin last Monday It was by vote Of
II to with three democrats voting
"Nay." One o. these, Mr.. New
lands, tells me that his views are
gaining strength on the foor Of the
house and that there win be found
many democrats who viii vote
against the bin, which COMES up for
consideration tomorrow. Little ap-
prehension isfslt, however, by the
house ieaden. ior-the fate Of tie BIN,
end they predict thatit win be passed
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-04-11

To the republican voters In Mil
ford townships
The republican primaries will be
held in the Office of DR.. Fl. B. Reed
in Milford township on Friday,
April is, 1902. between the hours Of
3 and p. m. TOBIAS NELSON,
Town Committeeman.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-04-11

"The question Of an isthmian canal
viii he considered at this session "
said Senator Allison when asked
him as to the chances for canal legis-
latiun "I ann not prepared to say
what will be the decision Of the sem
ate,n continued the senator "but the
bill will not be left in committee.
The senate will take some action.
Yes, it is possible thai it will adopt
the Spooner resolution. OF that
cannot say, but you may say for me
that the matter will be carefully con-
sidered." AS Senator Allison is
chairman of the republican steering
committees his statement is particu-
larry authoritative.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-04-11
Homestead Library.

The books for the library which
Jas W. Pinchot purposes donating
the town have arrived and are now
being covered and oatalogued by
Mrs. Georgia Pstikovsky. The Sc
lection shows excellent judgemnt
and the works covera a wide range Of
subjects. When opened the public
win have an opportunity Of enjoy
ing rare advantages in the way Of
matter with which to instruct and
amuse the minds. No doubt this
will be thoroughly appreciated and
the library may become a large fac
tor in the Advancement of the liter
airy standard and general cultivation
Of the community.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-04-11

The republican primary election
sor the township of Dingman win
be held April is be5ween the hours
Of 3 and 8 p. m. at theelection house
OF e. o. Boillotat.
JULES @. BoMEAU,
Town Committeeman
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-04-11
bed WASHINGTON LEIIER.

On Thursday the senate passed the
oleomargarine bill, including the
Harris amendment, by majority OF
eight votes. On Friday Senator
Mitchell of Oregon opened lhe debate
on the Chinese exclusion bill with u
carefully prepared speech This
measure viii doubtless occupy scme
time as there are a variety Of opin
ions as to the best method Of accom-
plishing the desired end although
there is none as to the advisability
of exclusion.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-04-11

Cora, wife of Augustus Middaugh,
died at the home ofD. H. Middaugh
in Delaware last Saturday evening
in childbirth. Twins were born but
both passed away with their moth
or. Deceased was a daughter of
Wallace Bensley of Lehman and
was married about a year ago, since
which time she and her husband
have resided with the father-in-law
She was a bright, industrious wo-
man and those who knew her speak
highly Of her disposition and char
aeter. Her sad death will be
mourned by many friends to whom
she was endeared The funeral oc-
Cured Tuesday and interment in
Delaware cemetery.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-04-11

within three days. Representative
Dalzell said yesterday, 81 consider
the success Of the measure in the
house is assured"
On Wednesday the house pissed
the sundry civil bin and on Thurs
day the sennte bill to promote the
efficiency Of The revenue cutter SER
vice. Friday and Saturday were
devoted TO a consideration of the
Chinese exclusion bills, majority
and a minority measure. The dem-
ocats have very generally aligned
themselves ON the side of the minor
/ ity measure as have some republi-
cans. The difference between the
/ two is not great and consists chiefly
in methods rather than in purpose.
Many Of the Pacific coast members
will support the minority measure
which is the more drastic in its
provisions. To-day should, by the
rules of the house, be devoted tcthe
affairs Of the District Of Columbia,
but the chairman of the District com
mittee will probably waive his rights
in favor of the exclusion bill There
is some hope that this measure may
be disposed of before tomorrow so
that it will not be necessary to hold
it over until after the consideration
of the Cuban bill.
The investigation of the "secret
report OF Captain Christmas, which
cast reflections upon the honor of
congress, hrs degeuerated into farce
and there is a general feeling that
Representative Richardson has placed
himself i'm a very ridiculous position
by his resolutions demanding that
the matter be Investigated. A fair
sample of the nonsense ON which the
report was based was given one day
iu0A Mtth WilNu lllE ltSliulbliN QtNHl-
Oped that Christmas had agreed to
pay $50, 600 to a mau named Knox,
and had advanced So to bind the CON
tract, "Because Knox said he knew
a man who knew Senator Hanna"
Christmas had also advanced $50 to
one Walberg, "pruprietor of the In
ternational Newspaper Agency"
which agency supplied news to three
small papers in New Jersey.
Since my last letter James Garfield |
has accepted the position Of civil |
service commissioner to succeed Mr..
Rodenberg; and Frank p. Sargent, |
Grand Master Of the Brotherhood Of
Locomotive Firemen, has accepted |
the appointment Of commissioner Of
immigration.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-04-11

This paper might be filed with
items like the following and every
one be the absolute truth. I had
Rheumatism for years and tried al
most everything but got no perma-
nent relief until I used Chamber
laiu's Pain Balm, three bottles of
which have cured me. It is the
best medicine ] ever used. Philip
e. Rhoads, Pennville, Mo. Pain
Balm is FOR sale BY A. W. Baloh &
Son, Matamoras, all drug and gem
eral stores in Pike county.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-04-11

Russell, son of John Fredenberg,
died last Saturday at tho home of
his parents in Delaware township of
pneumonia aged about fourteen
months. The funeral was held
Monday.