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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-20
INTERESTING NEWS ITEMS
The skies were not quite all bright
down in Delaware Tuesday.

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down in Delaware Tuesday
The statement Of the First
National Bank Of Milford, which
appears elsewhere, shows that it
is in a thriving condition.
The sheriff's sale Of the undivided
interest of A. V. McCarty in lands
in Dingman took place Monday
John c. Beck became purchaser for
sS4O.
james Howe, while making a
coupling Monday on the D. V. r. R.,
slipped on the ice and his head was
caught between the bumpers, killing
him.
Edward Quinn is reported to have
made an agreement with George E.
Horton of Branchville for the pur-
chase Of the Honey we'll place in
Dingman township.
William J. Collier of Port Jervis
became purchaser of the Borgward
lands in Westfall at the sheriff s
sale for the consideration of $24O
subject to a mortgage.
The governor has refused to re.
spite Charles Grether now in the
Stroudsburg Jail sentenced for the
murder of Adam Strunk and he will
be hanged Tuesday, Feb oath He
is reported to have fully disclosed
the manner of his two escapes.
The tail end of the storm that has
been occasioning so much trouble
and distress over almost the entire
country struck here Wednesday
evening and the wind which had
quieted down Tuesday night rose
with renewed energy and howled
with all the vigor of a western
blizzard.
The storm which ragged here Mon
day night and Tuesday morning
assumed blizzard proportions in
many sections west. Railroad traffic
was delayed and many trolley lines
we're tied up. A cold wave followed
the thermometer going nearly TO
zero. Altogether 1t was the worst
thus far of the season.
Our Sandyston correspondent was
misinformed regarding the item in
his letter last week that the farm of
Mrs. A. M. Mettler in that town
ship was rented for the ensuing
year 1t is an excellent farm and
awaits some good tenant. Further
particulars can be obtained by ad-
dressing Mrs. Mettler at Milford.
Those who doubted whether the
ground hog saw his shadow Candle
mas day have had very good evil
dence this week that he saw some-
thing which portended winter if he
came out. About a foot of snow fell
Monday night and Tuesday Old
Boreas was busy all day piling it up
and succeeded to his entire satisfac-
tion, and to the discomfort of peo.
pie generally.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-20
For Woman suffrage

Prof Susan J. Cunningham, a
noted astronomer of Swarthmore,
Pa, asserts: "The principles upon
which our Revolutionary forefathers
founded the grandest government
in the history of the world, is the
principle upon which the advocates
of woman suffrage base their claim
for the ballot. 1 thorouly believe in
no taxation without representation. -
Another champion for woman s
right to the ballot is the superinten l.
ent of public instruction of Tioga
county, Pa, Prof. g. W. Merrick,
Il agree with Plato there Should be
no sex in government; their union
in that relation relation seems to
me as necessary as in the family re-
lation there should be no divorce. F."
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-20
Railroad Case a ..Hoodooo

RAILROAD Ease "Aoodoo'
The Delaware Valley Railroad
"hoodoo" has claimed its third
Judge, John w, Simonton, President
Judge Of the Dauphin county courts,
died on Thursday from an illness
contracted after he had taken up
the now famous railroad case from
Monroe. He was about to sit in
equity proceedings and hear this
case for himself when he was stricken
with pneumonia, which caused his
death.
This is the third Judge who has
died since the Delaware matter has
been before him in the conrts. The
first was Judge Edwin Albright, of
Lehigh then Judge Allen Craig, of
Carbon and now Judge Simonton,
and each had heard the case argued
IN part but neither one had reached
a decision.
It Is said those who believe I'm
hoodoos that the third death breaks
the evil spell. The railroad case will
be taken up by the Pennsylvania
Supreme court in March next. The
paper book of the plaintiff will be
the largest ever printed in Monroe.
The Injunction was issued to restrain
the Franklin National Bank of Phil
adelphia, disposing of 100000 Of
railroad bonds. - Mauch Chunk
Gazette.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-20
Farm for Sale

The farm contains 103 acres and
lies four miles back of Dingman's
Ferry in Delaware township.
About a mile of Decker's creek runs
through it on which there is a fine
opportunity to build an Inexpensive
dam which will food twenty acres,
making an elegant trout pond.
There are a number of cascades ON
the stream surrounded by groves of
pine and hemlock. Building stone,
gravel and an excellent quality of
sand abound. The premises are we'll
adapted for a club house or a sum-
mer resort, and should the railroad
come up the river the value will be
enhanched. A large barn nearly
new with basement stables, and an
room house on the farm. Price
81, 500 For further particulars en-
quire of Joseph Came, owner, or of
Albert Helms OF Milford, Pa. If
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-20
Real Estate Transfers

Mary b. Smith Spaulding TO Sam.
uel W Smith ana William E. Smith
1875 acres, Dingman, part of Samuel
Hazelhurst, No. IT'S, $50.
Samuel w Smith ct al to Charles
Kiesel, assignment of above 81.
Charles Kiesel to Julius w. Kiesel,
lands in Dingman, 23l acres, also
lots in Milford borough, No. o, 10,
Il, subiect.to support and mainten.
ance.
Jules F. Jeanneret and others to
Edward A. Jeanneret, lands in Leh
man. David Ogden, No. 24l, 225
acres, 81
George Gregory, sheriff, land Of
John Case to John F. Case. "a acres,
Dingmap, $40.
August Weger to Henry Plunkers,
25 acres, Taylortown, Lackawaxen,
-sl.
Edward Luckey TO Russell Teets,
interest in Abraham Dills, No. %,
Porter. $50.
Louis de Plasse, NJ. D., to Ella G
de Plasse, lots in Milford borough
and $40 acres, Westfan, 81.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-20

"In three weeks our chubby little
hoy was changed by pneumonia al
most TO a skeleton, writes Mrs. W
Watkins, of Pleasant City, y. "a
terrible cough set in, that, IN spite
Of q good doctors treatment for
several weeks, grew worse every
day. We ther used DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, and our
darling was soon sound and well.
We are sure fhis grand medicine
saved his life Millions know it's
the only sure cure for coughs, colds
aud an lung diseases. All druggists
guarautee satisfaction. 900 aud 81.
Trial bottles free.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-20

1t is regarded as practically certain
that Mr.. George B. Cortelyou, now
secretary to the president, will be
chosen by Mr.. Roosevelt as head OF
the new department Of commerce and
labor. Some Of the presidents sim
cerest friends regard the appointment
as unwise from a political standpoint.
They say that with the powerful
influences which are known to be
against him in his own party, Mr..
Roosevelt ought to "play politics"
and appoint to this important position
a man who would carry considerable
political influenca in one the doubt
ful states. To their argument Mr..
Roosevelt replies that his brand OF
politics is that policy which he
believes will make for the greatest
good of the people. No one questions
Mr.. Cortelyou's ability and the presi-
dent knows that he will administer
this important Office in the interests
Of the people He is in perfect accord
with the president on the subject OF
trusts, with which the new depart
ment will have much TO do. Even
under the provisions Of the Nelson
amendment providing for publicity
Of corporate statistics the officer in
charge will have the widest latitude
and with an administrative officer
whose synpathies were with the cor
poratiOns the law might be made
wholly useless. No one denies the
correctness ofthis argument, although
some fear that when it comes to the
point of votes in the convention Mr.
Roosevelt's fearlessly honest policy
win not win.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-20

The ratification Of the Alaskan
treaty without material opposition
bears out the prediction made in these
letters, and made in the face Of
Associated Press predictions to the
contrary. Under the provisions Of
the treaty, the president viii appoint
three commissioners who viii meet
with an equal number appointed by
Great Britain and, If possible, settle
for ali time the dispute in regard 70
the Alaskan boundary. On every
mooted question a vote Of four to two
win determine the proposition. In
the event that such a majority cannot
be obtained and the commission di-
vldes evenly noresult viii be attained
and the present status Of the quesiion
win not have been affected. Rumor
has q that the president win appoint
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-20
Fish pisappearinr

The state fish commission is IN
receipt of information that fish are
disappearing in nearly all the state
streams and that unless something
is speedily done there will soon be
none but migrating fish in the inland
rivers and small streams in this
state. The commission at present
is unable to give any definite reason
for this condition, the theory, how
ever, is said that it arises from the
use of seines,
It is said that fully one hundred
seines are constantly at work within
a limit Of thirty miles of Harrisburg
and the catch, amounting to tons of
black bass, crappie and salmon,
taken contrary to law is sold openly
in the markets.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-20

The wonderful activity of the new
century is shown by an enormous
demand for the worlds best work
ers - DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
For constipation, sick headache, bill
ious ness, or any trouble of stomach.
liver or kidneys they're unrivaled.
Only 25c at all drug stores.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-20

The best and most famous COM
pound in the world 10 conquer aches
and kin pains Cures cuts. heals
burns and bruises. subdues inAam-
nation, masters piles Millions Of
boxes sold vearly Works wonders
in hollis ulcers felons. skin erup-
items. IL cures or no pay. POO at
an drug store.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-20
A New Department

The presidents private secretary,
Mr.. Cortelyou, as has been known for
some time, is to be secretary of the
new department of Commerce. The
bill providing for this department is
now law, and work Of organization
will go on rapidly. Among other
bureaus which are to be included
under the new department are the
bureau Of corporations, bureau Of
labor, the lighthouse and steamboat
inspection services, the bureaus Of
navigation and of standards, coast
and geodetic survey, the immigration
service, the shipping commission,
bureau Of statistics Of the treasury de-
partment, bureau Of foreign commerce
of the state department, census bureau
and fish commission. An important
feature of the new secretary's work
will be in the nature Of trust regula-
tions. By the terms Of what is known
as the Nelson amendment authority
and power is given the new bureau
Of corporations to require specified
returns from large corporations, and
provision is made for publicity as to
their affairs to a certain extent.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-20

Had Mr.. Hearst only known that
he was 10 be nominated for president
at the recent Jefferson banquet per-
haps he could have found it possible
to attend instead Of sending a telegram
Of regrets. Men never know what
great things await them.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-20
Nov AarioulturaI puildinr

Secretary of Agriculture Wilson is
making preliminary arrangements
for the erection of the new building
of agriculture authorized by the act
approved by the president on the 9th
instant, which appropriates 81 ,5OO,-
600 for the new home of the depart
ment Of agriculture. The plans and
specifications made for this building
contemplate an expenditure of 81
900, 600, but as congress has enacted
that it shall cost but 81 800, 600, they
will have to be considerably modifedg
The building will be erected some
where near the old building, but the
exact site has not yet been determin-
ed upon. The architects designing
the plan are Lord & Hewlett, of New
York. No more satisfactory appro-
priatiOn has been made by congress
than this provision for new build
ing for agriculture. The department
of agriculture has become to be recog-
nizen as one Of the most helpful and
necessary branches Of the government
in the interests Of the people.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-20

The situation in congress is said to
be entirely satisfactory TO the republi-
can managers Of the house and sem
ate, and it is stated that there is no
cloud now visible which viii necessi-
tate the calling Of an extra session.
Considerable legislation is being en-
acted, and congress.has a habit, any
way, Of getting down during the last
few days OF the short session and do
ing about two months work.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-20

on the commission Secretary Root,
Senator Lodge and Senator Turner Of
Washington, hut no official announce
ment has been made.
The dispute in regard to the actual
boundary between Alaska and the
British possessions arises from re-
dundaucy Of definition in the treaty
negotiated by Great Britain and
Russia in 1925. Not content with
defining the treaty at three marine
leagues from tide-water the trainers
Of the convention added certain
physical features Of the location of
the boundary which subsequent in
.vestigations haveproven nonresident.
While, in the mind Of the best au-
thorities in this country, there is no
question that the intention Of the
negotiators was oplace the boundary
at three marine leagues from tide
water, the interposition Of these de-
tails has complicated the issue and at
least made an argument on which
Great Britain hangs her claim.
Senator Morgan's opposition to the
Columbian treaty, under the provis-
ions Of which convention the Panama
canal is to be built, has thus far
delayed It's ratification although the
senate has expended an entire day
listening to Mr.. Morgan's negative
argument. The venerable senator
from Alabama is determined to
defeat the treaty and announces that
he is prepared to talk on the subject
for twenty-four or forty-eight hours
if necessary. This opposition is also
holding up the Cuban treaty as Mr.
Morgan has made it known that he
will debate that convention, if neces-
sary to prevent th ratification Of the
former. Under the circumstances, a
special session Of the senate is predict
ed by Senator Lodge and others, but
Senators Aldrich, Hale and Allison
are certain all can be accomplished
before the 9TH Of March.
There is no immediate prospect of
a settlement of the statehood blockade
and it is perfectly evident that both
parties to the contest are "blufing"
so that ii is difficult to accurately
guage the situation. A crisis is APP
preaching however. The committee
on post offices and post roads has
attached the Omnibus bill, in the
form of a rider, to the post Office
appropriation bill and present pros
poets are that the final test vote will
come on that measure. The chair
will rule the amendment out Of order
and an appeal will be taken. The
opponents Of statehood assert that
Senator Quay will lose on his attempt
to overrule the chair.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-20
Waahington's Birthday EzcUrsion

Washington's Birthday Excursion
Or account Of Washington s birth
day falling on Sunday this year the
usual celebrations win be held on
Monday, February 28rd. There viii
be mafinees IN an theatres, and to
afford an who wish an opportunity
to visit Greater New York on a week
day, the Erie win run a special one
dollar excursion Monday, February
23rd. tickets good going on train
No 86 leaving Port Jervis 1T G. 30
IN, and returning on any train
leaving New York on Monday, Feb.
23rd, except trains No 3 and 8. Civ
ing You the choice of taking the
trains leaving Chambers street at
30, 6 2S or 9 Is p. IN. Remember
the date. Monday. February 23rd,
train leaving Port Jervis at $50 q
m, and fare only one dollar for the
round "trip. 2ws
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-20
responsible.

The scratch Of pin may cause
the loss Of a limb or even death
when blood poisoning results from
the injury AN danger Of thi, may
be avoided, however, by promptly
applying Camberlain's Pain Balm.
It is an anuseptic and unequalled as
IA quick healing liniment for cuts,
bruises and burns. For sale by
Baloh q Son, Matamoras. all general
stores IN Pike county.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-20

A case involving a novel question
has just been decided by the supreme
court Of New York. Some time ago
George Landusky of Greeley, this
county, placed an insurance on his
buildings with E. C. Beirne Of Port
Jervis in a Chicago company. He
paid the premium and was assured
that the company was authorized to
transact business in this state. Sub
sequeutly q fire occurred and when
he sought to recover the loss on his
policy he found the company was
unsound and without authority to
do business here. He thereupon
brought suit against Beirne, the
agent, for the loss and the court has
held. affirming the judgement Of a
lower court, that the agent is
responsible.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-20
nLEor1ON RESULTS
Those who Were Successful in the
Ballot Confess Tuesday

Those Who We're Successful in the
Ballot Confess Tuesday
MILFORD BOROUGH
Chief burgess-J. G Chamberlain
d, 95 William Angle r, So.
Town council-J. E. Boyd d, 90 I;
Albert Helms d. 80; ]. h. Ryder r,
81 VIM. B Kenworthey r, 76.
Justice peace-J. II. Ludwig, no
opposition, 147.
Tax COLLECTOR. c. Wallace, no
opposition, 167
Overseer poor-A. B. MeCarty r,
ia; Lorenz Geiger d, 81.
Auditor-Albert Rudolph r, 3 yrs,
7S; P. N. Bournique r, 1 yr., "a
Frank schorr d, 3 yrs, So; Otto
P. Quick d. 1 yr., "a.
Judge eleotion-F. B. Thrall r, %
A. @. Wallace d, %.
Inspectors, no opposition-J. Il
Van Etten r; G. E. Watson d.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
School ldirector-W. T. Struble r,
III R. g. Barckley T, III; Fred A.
Beck d, "a; n e, Emerson d 33.
Auditor-E. @. Cole r, 80; Frank
Van Campen d, II.
For increase Of Indebtedness, 1875 /;
against, 50.
MILFORD TOWNSHIP
Supervisor-Christian Hermann,
Moses Doyle.
Auditor-Henry McCarty.
Overseer poor-E. Quinn.
Clerk and collector-D. Olmsted
Judge election-J. G. Bull.
Inspectors - John Daumann, 7
Nelson.
DINGMAN TOWNSHIP
Supervisors-E. A. Travis, G. j.
Boileau, Nicholas W. Holden, E. A.
Greening.
School directors = L. J. Husson,
Jeremiah Greening
Auditor-John p. Lauer.
Overseer Poor-George B. Quinn.
Clerk. E. Olmsted.
Collector-C. B. McCarty
Inspectors-W, P. Dubois, George
Briard.
LACKAwAXEN TOWNSHIP
Supervisors - W. P. Kirkham,
Charles Hansen, 1. B. Rosencrans,
Pierce Haberthier, j. A Brinkman.
School diFeotOrs-M. j. Hansen,
l. b. Rosencrans.
Collector-Joseph Dodan.
Auditor-A. f. Boettcher.
Overseer poor--A. g. Rowland.
Clerk-Henry Dewitt.
Judge election-J. F. Grady.
Inspectors-George Williams, E
Chandler.
wEsTFALL TOWNSHIP
Supervisors - Joseph Martin,
Isaac Van Gorden.
School Observation-Disclosures Lord 3
years, Will Percival . years. E. B.
Labar and A. Brink tie for 3 years.
Auditor-W. N. Lawrence.
Overseer poor-L. D. Wright.
Clerk-Milton Shay.
Justice peace. g. Van Gorden.
Collector-A. w. Balch, Jr.
Judge election-Isaac Skillinger.
Inspectors - B. F. Durant and
Frank Wilkin.
DELAWARE TOWNSHIP
Supervisors--l'aniel Jaeger, Isaac
Smith, j. D. Hanna, John Schrieber.
School direotors-Irving g. Angle,
George Darraghs
Collector-Isaiah Hornbeck.
Overseer poor--John McGregor.
Auditor-Oscar Lakin.
Clerk-W. H. Layton.
Justice peace-John W. Frazer 81,
Andrew A. Albright 56.
Judge election-Geo. Middaugh.
Inspectors-R. Angle, G. G. Crone.
LEHMAN TOWNSHIP
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Whitaker,
John Gould, James NJ. Depue,
Frank Courtright.
School direotors-G. W. Arnst,
William q. Stodard.
Collector-John c. Snyder.
Anditor-E. F. Peters.
Overseer poor-N. D. AFnst.
Clerk-Frank Layton.
Justice peace-John Hornbeck.
Judge election-Wm. Cortright.
Inspectors-Oliver Bensley, C. h.
Quick.
A Legacy d the Grip
Is often a rundown system
Weakness, nervousness, lack Of ap-
petite. energy and ambition, with
disordered liver and kidneys often
follow an attack Of this wretched
nv a.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-20

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
II it fails 10 cure. E. w. Groves 3
signature Is on each box, 25o,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-20

Dress making in an branches.
Win 80 TO the house or do the work
at home. Address MARY LUDWIG,
Broad street, Milford Pa.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-20

In view Of the presidents position
ON the subject of trusts it has become
well recognized fact, in the inner
circles of the party, that all that
element which believes there should
be no legislative interference with the
business interests Of the country viii
work assiduously against Mr.. Roose-
veIfs nomination for 1904. AS to the
trusts themselves it is a common
expression that they have emo soul'
and it is equally true that they have
no politics. With MI, Roosevelt as
the republican candidate and man
whom they would describe as 'safe"
at the head of the democratic ticket,
their influence and tneii extensive
campaign contribution would go into
the democratic fund. The democrats
realize this fact and such men as
Arthur p. German, Richard Olney
and others, whose standing with the
capitalists Of the country is unim-
peachable, are being earnestly, open
ly, discussed as probable democratic
candidates. Always trimmers, the
democrats will have no hesitation in
trimming their sails to catch the
trust wind in the next election. The
friends of the president are discussing
the situation very seriously and all
believe that the people will have to
choose, either at the republican
national convention or at the polls,
between an honest and fearless advo-
cate of the rights Of the people and a
servant of the corporate wealth Of
the country.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-20
had WASHINGTON LEIIER:

President Roosevelt, by the firm
stand he has taken in support Of
ADEQUATE antitrust legislation, has
secured the completion by congress Of
the antitrust program outlined in
these letters last week. In order to
accomplish this end, Mr. Roosevelt
has talked very plainly to the leaders
of his party. He has stated the un-
vanished facts and in some instances
has seriously offended, by what they
term his .sbrutal frankness,' the men
who will have the greatest weight In
the republican national convention.
The president states his position very
simply. He says, 81 have done my
duty by the whole people as ! have
seen it and / ann quite prepared to
stand or fall by their verdict" In
this connection no one denies that the
attorney general will find his position
materially strengthened in the further
prosecution of the unlawful acts OF the
great corporations known as trusts.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-20
The Mems supper

Remember the mems supper in
the parlors of the Presbyterian
church this evening. which will be
served. from 6 TO 10. The menu is
appetizing and there will be an
abundance for all. Here it is:
Oysters
Raw Escalloped
Cold
Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce
Boiled Beef Tongue
Ham
Celery Pickles
Potato Salad Saratoga Chips
Bread Rolls
Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream
Lemon Sherbet Orange Ice
Plain Chocolate Cake
Cocoanut Cake Angel Food
Coffee Tea Chocolate
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-20

Notwithstanding Lieutenant Hob
sons resignation, the navy viii still
60 on.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-20

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