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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-13
DIRAoroRs NOT D1RRor1Na
What the Act Of Assembly Prrscribes
as Their Duty How They
Fulfill 1t

ululA II
The school law provides among
other duties of directors, "they shall
exercise a general supervision over
all the schools of their respective dis.
tricts, and shall by one or more of
their number visit every school in the
district at least once in each month,
and shall cause the result of such visit
to be entered on the minutes of the
boardU
The reports of teachers showing
who visit the schools would be pre-
sumed to mention the fact of director
having made any visit.
The report of Prof. John c. Wat
son, principal of the high school, does
not show any visit by a director since
March 1901 ard the next preceding
visit shown was in December 1900.
The report for the intermediate de-
partment shows no visit of a director
since May 1900, the report of the
second primary contains a minute Of
visit by Hon. J. J. Hart in October
1900, none since by director, the
report Of the first primary shows no
visit by a director since February
1900, and the Schocopee school report
makes no mention Of any director
having graced the school with his
presence since November, 1897, over
five years ago. Other visitors are
named in each of the above reports
and it hardly seems possible that
visits of directors, if made, would
not be noted. Are the directors per-
forming their duty under the law,
and if not, why not? And if they
are so negligent in the performance
of the most important duties pertain
ing to their office, that of supervising
the schools, should they be entrusted
with other matters which, though of
great moment do not rank with the
primary essential, that of seeing that
the children in our schools are being
properly educated. There are many
people in this town who cannot afford
to send their children away to school
are not those children entitled to
the best education obtainable here
and are those parents doing their
duty by their children when they
vote to retain men in the Office OF
school directors who utterly neglect
their interests. This should be a
serious question TOR every parent.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-13
LOCAL AND PERSONAL NOTES

Percy Lyman visited in town the
first Of this week.
Alice Baker has gone to Branch-
Vile for a visit with Mrs. ]. G. Price.
Col A. e. Lewis has returned
from his trip in the south and is
looking much benefited thereby.
The case of the commonwealth VS..
Charles Hazen is set down for hear
ing in the supreme court for Feb.
23rd.
Through heaccidentalswa wallowing
of a number Of quinine pills, little
Clarence, a son of Melvin Howell
at franklin Furnace, died recently.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-13
ro Amend the oonstisutiou

A joint resolution proposing an
amendment to the constitution of
this state has been introduced
which is as follows.
Add to the end of section z, article
3, the following words: "Unless,
before it shall be introduced IN the
general assembly. such proposed
special or local law shall have been
first submitted to popular vote at
a general or special election in the
locality or localities to be affected
by its operation, under an order of
the court of common pleas of the
respective county, after hearing
applications granted, and shall have
been approved by majority of the
voters at such election. Provided,
that no such election shall be held
until the decree of court authorizing
the same shall have been advertised
for at least thirty days in the local
ity or localities affected in such
manner as the court may direct"
Also the following is now pending :
An act to permit the electors Of
any city, borough or township, or
Of any ward in any city of the first
and second class in this common
wealth, to vote upon the question
of granting licenses to sell intoxicat-
ing liquors, and providing the
punishment for illegal sales.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-13
BRIEF MENTION.


horses Monday from colo.
An earthquake shock affected part
Of the states of Illinois and Missouri
last Sunday. No especial damage
was done but the wave was very
peroeptible.
Forest Leaves for February con
tains a fine cut Of Paupac Falls near
Hawley. The view of these falls,
especially when the water is high,
is fine sight.
A late issue Turf, Field land Farm,
Of which paper Norman Harsell is
treasurer and manager, contains an
excellent half tone of"Miss Fan" and
her "fiddle.D A brief sketch ac-
companies the cut.
Proprietor Mills of the Crissman
House has been having the billiard
room newly papered and painted
antioipatory to having a new table
placed therein. When this is done
he will have an attractive billiard
parlor.
Mrs. Lafayette Taylor of Centre
vile, Sullivan county, N. Y, was
arrested last Sunday for killing her
husband She chopped the body IN
small pieces and burned them in
the cooking stove. The crime is
alleged to have been committed
January 9th. She is in the Mon
ticello Jail.
The. question of high license and
local option or prohibition was sub
mitted to the people recently III
Vermont and the former won by a
ma jority of 1887, in a total vote Of
6O,117. The country went for pro.
hibition and the cities for high
license
The Tampa, Fla, Tribune, a recent
number of which has reached our
table through the courtesy of A. d.
Brown who, with his daughters, is
now domociled there, shows that city
to be very thriving place and that
the business transactions for the past
year have broken the record in almost
every item. The temperature Feb.
4th averaged 70o.
A bill has been introduced in the
Legislature to confer on persons en-
ployed by the state commission OF
forestry the same power now pos
sessed by constables and other peace
officers to arrest without first pro.
curing warrants, persons offending
against the laws protecting timber,
game and fish OF state lands.
The Philadelphia Press is urging
higher wages for teaches, and in
cidentally showing up the wages
paid in some of the counties of the
state. Susquehanna, I1oga and
Monroe county papers will not be
likely to make very copious extracts
from its pages, and we in Pike are
not yet out of the woods if it happens
to get its eye on the one green spot
An act has been introduced relat.
ing to automobiles or motor vehicles
providing for their registration, reg.
ulating their speed on the public
highways; providing for licensing
their operators by the State Board
Of Highway commissioners, fixing
the amount of license, and regulat.
ing service of process and proceed
ings in actions of damages, presorib
ing penalties, ETC., for violation,
I
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-13
Believes in Woman Suffrage

DR.. Clara Mashall, dean of the
woman's medical college, Phila.,
Pa, declares she has always been
in favor Of woman suffrage.
Dr. C. n. Pierce Of the same city
shares her views and writes:
my memory does not 60 beyond
the time that I was not favorable to
my sisters enjoying all of the priv.
lodges that I have; and when at years
of maturity I deemed it a gross in
justice that my women friends
could not exercise the same infiueroe
through the ballot that theil
brothers, fathers and husbands did
1 have seen no reason to change my
opinion.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-13
Saved Her ohlids Lie

"In three weeks our chubby little
boy was changed By pneumonia al
most to a skeleton. writes Mrs W.
Watkins, Of Pleasant City, -. "A
terrible cough set in. that, in spite
of a good Doctors treatment for
several weeks, grew worse every
day. We ther used Dr. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, and our
DARING was soon sound and we'll.
We are sure this grand medicine
saved his life " Millions know it'e
the only sure cure for coughs, colds
and an lung diseases. An druggists
guarantee satisfaction. 500 and a.
Trial bottles free.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-13

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 25e at all drug stores,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-13

The Venezuelan controversy has
not yet been settled although those
persons in a position TO know, feel
confident that Il viii be at an early
date. The so called "shirt-sleeve
diplomacy Of Minister Bowen came
very near preclpitating a misunder-
standing this week and an attempt
was made by the representative Of
the allies to 60 over Mr.. Bowers
head and secure the intervention and
arbitration Of the president. This
proposition Mr.. Roosevelt promptly
declined and conferences with Mr..
Bowen are again in progress. He
he's offered to each Of the allies a pay
ment Of s27, 800 as an evidence Of
good faith. His offer has not yei
been accepted as it is conditional on
the immediate raising Of the Vene-
zuelan blockade.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-13
THE WASHINGTON LETTER.

A thorough and adequate program
has been practically completed by the
senate and Is certain 20 be adopted by
the house, so that this session Of con-
gress, Notwithstanding the brief time
at its disposal, and the statehood
blockade in the senate, will be able to
adjourn with the knowledge that il
has done all that is possible or judi
cious to uphold and strengthen the
hands Of the attorney general in his
efforts TO correct the trust evils. The
only important feature ofthis program
not yet accomplished is the passage
of the Elkins bill by the house and
your correspondent has received as
surances from Speaker Henderson
and the other leaders Of the lower
chamber that it will be enacted at an
early date.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-13
Bueklen's Arniea saIvo

The best and most famous COM
pound in the world to conquer aches
and kill pains. Cures cuts, heals
burns and bruises, subdues indam-
nation, masters piles. Millions Of
boxes sold yearly. Works wonders
in boils, ulcers, felons, skin erup-
items. 1t cures or no pay. 25o at
ali drug store,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-13
Negotiate for Purchase OF vessels

Commander Clover, naval attache
to our Embassy at London, is to
inspect the battleships now being
built in England for the government
of Chile. Our naval representative
at Rome win perform like service
with respect to the armored cruisers
building for Argentine in Italy. This
is to determine whether the United
States shall negotiate for the transfer
OF these vessels TO the United States.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-13

The house Of representatives passed
the Littleheld antitrust bill on Satur-
day and it win now go to the senate
but will not be taken under conside-
ration there, both time and inclina-
ton preventing its being taken up.
1t will, Of course, be referred to the
judiciary COMMITTEES Of which Senator
Hoar is chairman and he assures
your correspondent that he is very
doubtful il it will be even reported to
the senate.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-13
oentral Ameriea On Lhe war Path

Central America on the War Path
Secretary Of State Hay is very
anxious TO prevent an outbreak Of
hostilities in Central America. The
threatened revolutions appear to be
due TO the personal ambition on the
partofpresidential candidates. While
the secretary is using every effort to
avert what threatens to be a general
war among the little republics, his
position is merely that of a friend
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-13
Unclaimed Letters.

List OF unclaimed letters remain
ing in the post Office at Milford for
the week ending Feb. IA, 1908;
Mr.. Brink, Snpt. schools %.
Persons claiming the above viii
please say Advertised" and give
date Of this list.
CHARLEs LAT4IMoRE, p. M.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-13

The farm contains 103 acres and
lies four miles back of Dingman s
Ferry in Delaware township.
About mile of Decker's creek runs
through it on which there is a fine
opportunity to build an inexpensive
dam which will flood 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 well
adapted for a club house or a sum
mer resort, and should the railroad
come up the river the value will be
enhanohed. A large barn nearly
new with basement stables, and an
8 room house on the farm. Price
81, 500 For further particulars en-
quire of Joseph Came, owner, or Of
Albert Helms OF Milford, Pa. Il
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-13
washington,s Rlrlhday REeufsIol

Or account OF Washington's birth
day falling on Sunday this year the
usual celebrations will be held on
Monday, FEBRUARY 29rd. There will
be matinees in all theatres, and to
afford all who wish an opportunity
to visit Greater New York on a week
day, the Erie will run a special one
dollar excursion Monday, February
23rd, tickets good going on train
No. SO leaving Port Jervis at $50 a.
m, and returning on any train
leaving New York on Monday. Feb.
23rd, except trains No 8 and 5, Civ.
ing you the choice of taking the
trains leaving Chambers street at
4 80, 6 2S or 9.15 p. m. Remember
the date, Monday, February 23rd,
train leaving Port Jervis at $50 a.
M, and fare only one dollar for ths
round "trip. 2ws
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-13

Practically no time has been given
by the senate 70 the consideration Of
any Of the treaties now before it and
the necessity of an extra session Of
the upper chamber for their con-
sideration is freely predicted. sena.
tor Lodge told your correspondent
today that be believed such a session
would be necessary and that the
president would not hesitate 10 call IT.
a report sent out BY the Associated
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-13

The statehood situation in the SEN
ate is still in "statue Quay'' to use
the witticism OF Senator Platt, but
there are indications of compl omise
which will be reached in the near
future. The present plan is TO admit
Oklahoma as one state and Arizona
and New Mexico as another. This
does not meet with the approval OF
the democrats and for that reason
Senator Quay has not yet given it his
approval, but as it becomes evident
that no more favorable arrangement
can be made it becomes more likely
that he will do 80.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-13

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. An druggists refund the money
If IL fails to cure. e. W. Groves
signature is on each box. 25c,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-13

The antitrust program when en-
acted will provide an appropriation
Of s5OO,OOO for the employment Of
expert assistance in the prosecution
of antitrust suits; the enactment of a
measure expediting the trial Of anti
trust suits in the courts; the prohibit
tion of rebates with equal penalties
on receivers and grantors, provided
by the Elkins bill; a publicity feature
for industrial corporations included
in the bill establishing a department
of commerce and labor. The publi-
city feature is provided for in what
is known as the Nelson amendment.
The proposed bureau Of corporations
has been replaced with a commission
er Of corporations who is empowered
to collect and compile for the use of
the president the necessary statistics.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-13

Press to the effect that there was no
hope for the ratification Of the Alas
kan treaty proves to be wholly with
out foundation. Seven of the most
prominent members Of the senate
have assured your correspondent
that, If a sufficient time for the con-
sideration of this treaty can be secur-
ed, there will be no trouble in effect
ing its ratification. Senators Foster
and Turner of Washington say that
their constituents are opposed to the
convention, but they will not filibus-
ter on It and they are open to cOnvic-
tion and will be pleased to have the
advocates of the arrangement prove
to them that il is in the best interests
of the United States and will not in
any injure the existing status Of the
Alaskan boundary dispute. If this
can be done they will Withdraw their
opposition.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-13

Information has reached Waghing-
ton to the effect that a congressional
election will take place in Columbia
on the FIRST Of March and that the new
congress will meet not later than the
first week in April. 1t is expected
that the United States senate will
ratify the Columbian treaty, provid-
ing for the construction Of the Panama
canal, at this or at an extra session
and it will then remain for the newly
elected Columbian Congress to ratify
the agreement. Reports frem Bogota
indicate that the treaty is generally
well received and those from Panama
state that the people are overjoyed
at the prospect of the completion of
the canal which will make two Of
their cities most important seaport
towns. Senator Morgan still con-
tinues to oppose the treaty but as he
has no supporters he cannot prevent
its ratification.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-13
The Fleet

The itinerary recentlysubmitted by
Rear Admiral HlggInson for the
North Atlantic Squadron, has been
cancelled, and the fleet ordered to
remain in the Caribbean Sea.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-13

The interstate commerce commits
sion will remain intact instead OF
being included in the new department
as was intended and as was provided
in the house bill. Strengthened by
the provisions Of the Elkins bill, the
commission will become far more
effective in its supervision Of trans
portation companies. The assurance
of the new department Of commerce
and labor is accompanied by an
authoritative statement to the effect
that Mr.. George B. Cortelyou, now
secretary TO the president, will be-
come its secretary and, as such, a
member of the cabinet. Mr.. Cortel-
you has long been valued advisor
of the president and has arnad by
most exceptional merit the position
for which he has been selected.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-02-13
'SONE COUNTY HISTORY
rs THE rREAsURER AN UNDER.
PAID oFg1eIA1P
A View Of the inside Workings Of
the Court House Ring-Figurss
and Facts Showing Emol-
uments Of Treasurer
and How They
Were In
creased

The figures given below may
interest a great many Of our tax
payers, especially those that evince
such a lamentable lack of knowledge
as to the emoluments of the Office
of county treasurer. The figures
given are for the year 1902:
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-06
WESTMORELAND.
ruled His Ice House-Cystsrs Erinc
ing High Priees-PersonaIs,E Etc.
Montro-~. Va. Jaauary lat. 100.

Montr"~s. Va. January LIST. 1903.
Miss Lou k"hsrtsoD, OF the BIack.burp
Seminary, is on visit 10 her pa,
rents, Mr.. ond Mr.. Jas Robertson. al
Montross. AlSo aies~rs j d and Burr
Robert- on, 81 Portsmouth. Va.
Mrs Matte Porter. OF Washington. Il
whiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. M.
Harrie, at Montross
Dr. ID. Z. Mann, who has been attend.
Ing the Medical College at Baltimore
since October, is with his family at Mon
tross Tor ten days. DIR M.took advantage
OF the cold spell OF last week and filed
his Ice house with ice inches thick.
Hon. Z. Conway Baker and wife spent
the holidays at the former home OF Mr..
Baker The couple will leave for Rich
mond Thursday.
Rev. Mr.. Holman, the new Methodist
minister in charge of Montross circuit.
hlled the pulpit at Montross last Sunday
night, preaching to q large congregation
and made a favorable impression.
Oysters on the Potomac at this point
are higher than ever known. Large are
in demand at 81 % per bushel and email
at soc. The tongmen have caught more
than IN many seasons. y
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-06
Orange County notes.

Orange County, Va, Jan. 3. 1908.
Miss Lavalette Payne, OF Flatrun.
visited friends at Unionville during the
pact week.
Miss Bertha Tinder has returned to
Fredericksburg, after spending the holi-
days at her home at Verdiersvile.
Miss Dora Chewning is visiting her
sister, Mira. W. +. Wright, al Rhoades-
vile.
Miss Blanche Harris, of Mine Run. .'spent
Sunday with her cousin, Miss Ada Har-
ris, at Unionville
Mr. Reg Fsulconer, OF Ohio. l. visiting
his parents, Mr. aud Mrs j. W Fauleoner
at Rhoadesville
Messrs John W and Roland Clark have
returned to Fork Union, after spending
the holidays at their hone ~ Unionvills.
Mics Bessie 1inder has retars.ei TO her
home at Verdiersville, after = pleasant
visit to friends at Upionville.
Wishing The Free Lance Lrieht and
prosperous New Year, Il.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-01-06
CAROLINE.
Special Church Services Attended by
the Mssons. Christmas Celebration.
entertainments. Personals
Rowing Green. Jan. 1 1908

Bowling Green, Jan. |. 1903.
The special services at the Methodist
churrh here on rnescav morning. which
were attended by the Masons in a body.
were largely attended aud greatly enjoy
81. DIR. III. l. Quarles preached an excel
leat an appropriate sermon. Dr Pollari
and Rev. Andrew Broaddus were to
nave taken part in the servi-e but were
prevented from being present
Miss Virginia Clark, Of Richmond, was
the guest this week OF her grand parents.
DR.. and Mrs John Pollard
Mr. Albert Agnew, OF Washington.
spent portion of the this week at the
home OF Mrs. j. $. Davies.
Mr.. Marvin Stubbs, OF Gloucester, spent
several days OF this week In town.
DR.. and Mrs. A. ii. Gaelet returned on
Saturday to their home in n Y, after n
visit to Maj. and Mrs. r. o. Peatroxs.
Mr.. Charlie Jeesee, OF New York. is the
guest OF Mr.. c l.. Collins and family.
The Christmas tree given at the Bow
ling Green Baptist Church, on Tuesday
night, was an enjoyable affair. A de-
hghtful program was rendered by the
children after which the gifts from the
tree were distributed.
MIR l. Trice returned to West Virginia.
on tuesday, after n pleasant visit to his
family.
Mr. John b Cary and sister, OF Rich.
mond. spent several days OF this week al
odd Mansion" the home OF Mr. J. L.
White.
Mr.. John Cary White. =. Richmond
has returned TO that city, after a short
visit TO his home here.
Mrs. Geo. L Burt and little daughter.
of Waverly, are the guests Of her par.
ents, DR.. aud Mrs. w. l. Broaddus.
Miss Annie q. Collins delightfully."- enter
taincd n number a her friends At her
home on last Saturday night at a Liter
airy party. A numb-r al quotations were
given each guest to name the author.
The fret prize was won by Miss Caroline
BrCaddus and Mr. Robt Winfrey. About
eleven O'Clock delightful refreshments
were served. The guests departed at IL
clock after most pleasant evening
Mr.. { c. Ennis, Of Washington, and
Mr.. James Ennis. of your city, have re-
turned alter spending the holidays at
their home here.
Miss Rena Wright. Mf Norfolk. was the
guest OF Mrs. Jaue- Ennis for a few days
during Nmas
Mrs. c l. Bullsrl aud children, are the
guests of her par.Bts in Washington.
Miss Ethel Wright, n student at Raw
lings Institute, Of Charlottetsville. spent
the holidays with her mother.
The Jr. y. I. 4. h. of this place gave
banquet in Billiards. Hall, on Wednes-
day night. Covers were laid for 50 and a
delightful evening spent.
Miss Saunders, OF Roanoke, spent sew.
eral days at the Academy, the guest OF
Miss Quarles
aiss Katherine Quarles will leave on
Friday for Raleigh University, where
she has accepted the chair of Latin and
Greek
Mrs. Lstane and daughters, have re-
tnrned to the Seminary after a delightful
week in Tappahannock.
Mr. Archie Peatross, of Richmond,
spent Sunday with the family of Mai
X. o. Peatross
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