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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-25

The District Of Columbia grand
jury has returned three more indict-
ments against persons believed to
have dofraudod she government
thr0ugh postal contracts. One of
the persons indicted is George ".
Beavers, former superintendent Of
the division Of salaries and allow
ancas. in fact there are believed 20
be- two indictments against him. but
the identity Of the other person is
concealed pending his arrest. A
decision against she contention of
Beavers attorneys BY United satates
Commissioner Hitchcock 10 New
York is tho occasion Of great satis-
faction 70 those officials charged
with prosecuting the postal cases.
Ineneot. this decision. which obligoa
Beavers TO return to the Brooklyn
jurisdiction without an exhibition
BY the government Of its entire case
against aim, nulliies the entire
eject Of his flight from Brooklyn,
when be heard Of bis lndlciment
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-25

The idea that the president will
for moment consider tho possibil-
ity Of receding from the stand he
has taken is not entertained by those
who know HIM and who can view
his actions, in 80 far as they relate
TO union labor, from a dispassionate
standpoint. Mr.. Roosevelt is firmly
convinced that he is in the right IN
his "open-door" declaration and il
would appear that this fact should
have appealed to the labor organiza-
tions. It is pointed out that in
working for the government labor
ers are under no necessity of organ
izinR to protect themselves or to
secure shorter hours or larger wages,
whatever may be the conditions
TO confront them when working for
individuals or corporations. The
government always pays literally
and is an easy task master. It is,
therefore, obvious that the unions
would be wiser to accept the dictum
of the president rather than TO an
tagonize him.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-25
THE WASHINGTON LETTER.

There Ia some anxiety among
timorous people in Washington be-
cause OF the action Of the American
Federation of Labor taken in con-
nection with the W. A. Miller case
and the presidents declared 'open
door" policy with regard TO union
and non-uniOn labor, in the govern
ment service. The Central Labor
Union Of the District of Columbia
has sent TO every organization af-
filiated with the Federation a copy
Of resolutions requesting the presi-
dent TO dismiss Miller and retraot
his Rvowed policy with regard to
union and non-union labor Il is
seen that this ia the first step Ia an
organized opposition to President
Roosevelt's nomination. There are,
It is claimed. $500, 600 members Of
the federated labor organizations
and the results Of an organized op-
position if it could throw this vote
in block would doubtless prove
formidable.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-25

In the last analysis nobody knows,
but we do know that Il Is under
strict law. Abuse that law even
slightly, pain results. Irregular
living means derangement Of the
organs, resulting Ia Constipation,
Headache or Liver trouble. DR..
Kings New Life Pills quickly re-
adjust this. It's gentle, yet thorough.
Only 25c at all druggists.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-25

In the case of Miller, it is stated
on excellent authority that strong
recommendations being based on facts
other than that he has been expelled
from the bookbinders' union, and
that patience on the part Of unions
would probably be rewarded with
the discharge Of their old enemy.
In view of the action Of the Central
Labor Union, however, the dis
charge Of Miller might now be as
cribed to fear on the part Of the
president and there is nothing that
would prove more repugnant to him
than to be called upon to take action
which might be so interpreted. It
is claimed that already ten states
have been heard from endorsing
the resolutions of disapproval of the
presidents course.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-25
Unclaimed Letters

List Of unclaimed letters remain
ing in the post office at Milford for
the week ending Sept. 20. 1908;
Mrs. Brair, Miss Myrtal Kent.
Miss Bertha Vonmukroux, Rev
Wharton McMullin. L. B. Miller,
Geo. Q. soheitz, H sommer.
Persons claiming the above will
please say Advertised" and give
date of this list.
CHARLES LArTIMoRE, p M.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-25
Wilson'S wHIsKEY
THAT'S ALL

1t was certainly enough to form
the text for a powerful sermon
which needed no words to bring it
home. No one could find a more
appropriate place for a whiskey sign
than a wreck, for whiskey has done
more to wreck human life and bring
shame and suffering upon humanity
than any other evil influence. Yes,
a whiskey sign on a wreck is Just
where it belongs-there are thous-
ands of human wrecks carrying it
wherever they go. The distillers
are just now making a desperate
effort to make whiskey drinking
respectable, but they win not sue
eeed In doing so.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-25
Two Excursions Sunday, Sept. 97th

Sunday next, Sept. 9th, the Erie
will close the excursion season with
two grand excursions from this
station to Binghamton and Ross
Park and Scranton, Pa, at the
popular rate Of one dollar for the
round trip. The Binghamton and
Ross Park excursion will leave this
station at 7.20 a. m, arriving at
Binghamton at ~ noon, stopping at
all stations en- route. Returning win
leave BinghamtOn at 6.15 p. m. The
Scranton excursion leaves at. 8 a. M,
stopping at all stations to Hawley en-
route, arriving at Scranton at 10.45
a. M, and returning special train
will leave Scranton at 8 p. M. The
rate being only one dollar for the
round trip, surely no one can afford
to stay at home on Sunday next,
September 9th.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-25
Trial Liat. october Term

A. Robertson g Son vs.. Reidmuller
and Lobes garnishee. Attachment
execution,
COOnrOd vs.. H. 1. cOrtrigbt. Ap-
peal,
A. Terwilllger VS.. H. I. Cortright.
Appeal.
Use ]. w. Frazer vs.. J. c. Titman,
Sci. Fa.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-25
Real Estate Transfers

Edith e. Crone 20 Susan F. Sny-
der, 2 acres, Delaware, 81.
Andrew L. Cronk TO SEVERN
Ellingren, part Of Thomas Palmer,
No. SO, Laokawaxen, so acres, $1,000,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-25
Firomen's Parade At Giddiatown

On account of the Aremen's parade
at MiddletOwn, the Erie will sell
special excursion tickets from Port
Jervis TO Middlet0wn, on Wednesday,
Sept. Both, good returning on or
before Oct. 1st, al the low rate Of 20
cents for the round trip.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-25

The president will return TO
Washington on September 29th and
the newspaper correspondents, at
least, are rejoiced that for another
long period Washington as a news
center will not have to divide honors
with Oyster Bay. With the return
of the president, members of con-
gress and politicians generally will
resume their customary hveliness.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-25

and, moreover, establishes a pre-
cedent whereby he can be brought
TO Washington on indictments OBJ
tained here. It will also apply 10
the oases of Maurice, Isaac s. Nc
Gieham and George II. Huntington
all Of whom are in New York and
all Of whom have been indicted here,
For the first time the close Of the
postofflce investigation Is definitely
predicted. It is stated that the
present grand jury which goes out
Of existence Oct. 5th, will by that
time have considered all the cases
in hand and that after that date
only the legal prosecutions remain.
Il is further announced that Fourth
Assistant Postmaster General Bris-
tow will complete and hand 60 the
president his report on the investi-
CATION, some time in October.
A remarkable record of effectual
target shooting with large guns has
just been made by the crew of the
Indiana, at a range of from ], 400
to 1900 yards With the s inch
guns an average of rs per cent of
hits was made, while the rate Of
firing was unusually fast and the
vessel from which the guns were
tired was kept going at full speed.
With the 8 inch guns a record score
Of s75 per cent of hits was made,
the firing being at a rapid rate. The
last four shots fired with the inch
guns all made a bulls eye, notwith-
standing the fact that the bull's-eye
is only 80 inches square When the
last bulls-eye was made the men
became so enthusiastic that when
the gun pointer emerged from the
turret he was seized by the men
and despite his struggles TO get away
was carried up TO the bridge where
he was presented to the Captain
and all the officers shook hands with
him.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-25

Has worldwide fame for marvel
lous cures. 1t surpasses any other
salve, lotion, ointment or balm for
Cuts, Corns, Burns, Boils, Sores,
Felons, Ulcers, letter, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, Chapped Hands, Skin
Eruptions infallible for Piles Cure
guaranteed. Only 25o, at all drug
gists.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-25

NINNIII"IVN NIVlI0lH % |IIlI = NIIIIlIINl
or Los Angeles, Cal
On account Of the Meeting Of the
American Bankers Association At
San Francisco, Cal, October 2O-23,
1903. the Erie viii sell special round
trip tickets from Port Jervis to San
Francisco and Los Angeles, Cal,
October 9TH 90 18th. inclusive. good
TO return on or before November
S0th, 1908. at the low rate Of e9l.80
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-25

Sir Thomas Upton has evidently
been having a good time, judging
from his present condition,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-09-25

The New York reformers are
having "Killkenny cae' Of time.
Holbrook argus., 1903-03-07
1Gsdicine Bottfes as Gods.

A lady missionary in Burma some dime ago gave the following account ot how she was the innocent cause of thA worship of medicine bottles having been instituted. In one of her tours she came upon village where cholera was raging. Having with her Quan. tity of a famous pain killer, she went from house to house administering the remedy to those attacked and left . number of bottles to be used after she had gone.
 Returning to the village some months subsequently she was met by the head man of the community, who cneered and delighted her by this intelligence: Teacher, we have come over to your side. The medicine did us so much good that we have accepted your god"
 OverJoyed at this news. she was con ducted to the house of ner informant, who, opening a room. showed her the pain killer bottles solemnly arranged In row upon the shelf, and before them the whole company immediately prostrated themselves in worship.
Holbrook argus., 1903-03-07
The Difference of m Inch.

At one of the reunions of the Army of the Cumberland several former Of ticers of the Union army fell to di.. cussing the wounds they had received during the civil war. At last one of their number turned to Colonel R., n tall, fine, soldierly looking man, wEo had remained silent during the discus sion, and said:
 "Well, colonel, you seem to be the only one of the party who escaped un' injured"
 "Oh, no, I didn't" answered tbe colonel quickly. T was shot at An. tletam. A bullet went through my nose, taking the gristle out" He wrig gled his nose from side to side to prov { the truth of his statement.
 "Ah, well. you were quite fortunate after all," said Major NJ. consolingly "If the bullet had struck q half inch further in, your soul would have been launched into eternity"
 "Yes," said the colonel. land If the blamed thing had gone half inch fur. ther out it wouldn't have hit me at I."-Lippincott's
Holbrook argus., 1903-03-07
Of General Interest

A bill to exempt beet sugar factories from Wisconsin taxation for period of five years was killed in the assem- bly, after pro.racted discussion by a vote of AZ to 56.
 Near Santa Cruz shack. on a Chi csc vegetable ranch was burned and the charred remains of an aged China man were found in the ruins.
 The Union Pacific IS to be double tracked al of the way from Omaha to Ogden.
 John Marian, resident of Little Shasta valley, was crushed to death under tree which he had just cut down. It fell in ..an unexpected direc- tion and helwas unable to escape.
 President Diaz has received a com munication from Pedro Alvarado, a multa millionaire mining man of Parrsl, Mexico, offering to contribute $50. .O0O, 900 to the payment of .Mexico's foreign debt.
Holbrook argus., 1903-03-07
Mans Monuments,

Mir. James RicaltOn. writing of the wonderful old ruins of monuments anc shrlnes at Anurajahpoord. the city of the sacred bO tree in Ceylon. says: From tine days of the mound builders man has shown himself to be a monu. nient erecting being. The Christians have their cathedrals, the Mohammed. ans have their mosques, and the Bud. dhists have their shrine tOmbs. de. signated differently In different coun. tries as pagoda, tope and dagoba.
 'The pagodas of China are entirel dissimilar to those of Burma, and tb. dagObas of Ceylon are quite unlib those in either country, yet all serv She one purpose of relic sepulturs They are not altogether thing of il. . past. They are still erected near the temples, but those of modern construc- tiOn are small and unimportant when compared with those that have with stood biennial monsoops for 2,OOU years. Even their half buried ru!Es are stupendOus."
Holbrook argus., 1903-03-07
Snakes.

There exists among many persons {; belief that snakes are creatures O. more or less defective organization Deprived of legs and reduced to effect their movements by sinuous windings of their elongated bodies and tails, they have an appearance of helplessness which may by itself excite compassion Yet no mistake of the kind could well be greater. The principles of evol'r tion suffice to make 1t evident that tl't structure of serpents must be tOlerab' : good or els? .hey could never have su; vived natures many destructi'. agencies. Blt. in fact. their structur' Is marvel of admirable contrivancLs and accurate adjustments, so that w, must affirm them to be as perfectly adapted to their requirements and pc culiar modes of life as any other an; mals-Quarterly Review.
Holbrook argus., 1903-03-07
SI'E|H|!SS;'|''a';i
 kd;l:2zI N02a1 ('22' EZ;5l E225s1
BY ARSENlC.
DE::
The Way Til : Poison Acts Upon tho
 Human Syslem

The Way Tn Poison Acts Upon tho
 Human Sysiem.
 When single dose of arsenic in suf. fcient quantity to be felt has been talk en. colicky pains. bowel disorder and perhaps nausea result. In the course of an hour after poisonous dose has been taken an intense burning pain ia felt ir stLe esophagus and stomach. This spreads to the entire anterior DOT. tIon Of the lower part of the trunk. A sense of corstriction at the throat and an ncrld. metallic taste accompany the pain. Then vomiting and relaxation of the bowels begin. As the case pro- gresses the symptoms incrcace In in- tensity. Then comes a thirst that wa ter will not allay. although 1t appar- ently increases the stomach disturb ance. The victim grvans and writhes.
 Now he implOres the doctor to save him. Then he begs to be killed and put oue of pain. The extremltirs become fey. The pulse Is small. feeble and fre- quent. and the breathing is labored. embarrassed and painful because of abdominal tenderness The surface of the body becomes dark and of that blulsh color that medical men call cy- anosed. Violent cramps add their tor ture. exhaustion becomes collapse, con- vulsions or coma ensues, and death ends the agony. This torture lasts sometimes from five to twenty hours.
 In some cases these symptoms OCCULT but ir modified form. and the doctor will apparently get the better of the disease. The remission will be but for a day or two Then the abdomen wi" swell. and icy coldness will pervade the frame. Shivering will become pro no'lnced trembling. then cramps. con- ,ulsions and death.
Holbrook argus., 1903-03-07

'.le other day young London street irab, having found bad sixpence. w.:s trying to make use of it at different places, but to no purpose. At last se welt into a tobacconist's and asked foi a threepenny cigar.
 Having got the cigar and also the change, he was leaving the shop when the man called out:
 "Come back here; it's bad one."
 "Never mind, sir" replied the young ster. "I'll smoke it if it makes me ill"
 And he bolted out of the dOor.-Pear- sons Weekly.
Holbrook argus., 1903-03-07
Good Schcll m C.

ITO what do you attribute the cura tive properties of your sprlngs" askcc a visitor at health resort.
 Well" answered the proprietor thoughtfully, "I guess the advertising I've done has had something to do will it."
Holbrook argus., 1903-03-07

Thomas B. Reed was speaker has a more exciting scene been witnessed in the house. The Democrats decided in caucus to do all in their power to ob- struct the course of legislation in ie- taliation for the avowed determina- tion of the Republican majority to unseat James J. Butler of Missouri and put in his place the contestant, George R. Wagner. And right merrily did they set about the task. It was of no avail, however, and the program was carried out: To avoid the filibustering tactics of the minority in connection with the approval of the journal each day rule has been prepared to con- tinue the legislative day until March 1, and giving motion for recess precedence over motion to adjourn.
 The naval bill, as reported to the senate, differs from the measure as it passed the house in several particulars, notably in providing for the construc- tion of four battleships instead of three. In executive session of the senate Mir. Morgan continued his speech in opposition to the Panama canal treaty, but owing to indispo- sition was excused after talking less than an hour.
 FRIDAY
 In the senate, when MT. Blackburn, moved to take up the Littlefield anti trust bill, MT. Quay stated that if the vote came upon the bill direct he would ssk to be excused, as he owned stock in some of the so-called trusts affected by the bill, but reserved the right to vote on tle question of taking it up. Mir. Blackburn's motion was defeated.
 At the cabinet meeting pending legis. lation in congress was freely discussed and it appeared to be the opinion of the members that there is little hope of ratifying either the Panama canal or the Cuban reciprocity treaty at the present session. This will, it is under stood, necesstate the calling of an extra session of the senate and the cal will probably be issued soon after the 4th of March.
 There was another field day in the house, but the special rules drawn up by the majority were adopted amid the jeers of the disgruntled minority.
 The immigration bill was considered in the senate and a number cf a0snd- ments made to meet various senator's views, but the bill failed of vote on objection by New England senators, who feared it would exclude French Canadian labor.
 SATURDAY.
 The Notifications appropriation bill passed the senate, as well as the house immigration bill.
 In. executive session Senator Rawlins made speech in opposition to the Panama canal treaty.
 Callers at the White House were impressed with the fact that a call will be issued for an extra session of the senate soon after March f.
Holbrook argus., 1903-03-07
IMPORTANT DOINGS OF THE SEN
 ATE AND HOUSE
A Few Items to Suit Our Busy Readers Who Have Not the Time to Peruse Lengthy Ac- counts of Space Writers.
MONDAY

denclency applOIrlatioH piii, 'ho '"o' of the regular supply bills. It carries $l3,69s,7sl.
 The bill to amend the railroad safety appliance act was sent to conference and the conferees were instructed not to insist on that portion of the house amendment:giving the interstate com merce commission power to reduce be- low 50 per cent the number of cars equipped with patent air brakes.
 Senator Fairbanks today introduced an omnibus public building bill, which has been agreed upon by the senate committee on public buildings and grounds. By the bill the amounts of lvarious buildings are increased to the follow ing: Fresno, Cal, $l3O.OO 1; San Francisco, $1,5OO,0O0, provided that the secretary of the treasury may, in his discretion, provide space in said custom house for the sub-treasury i; Chicago, $4, 75O, ,000; Evanston, Wyo., $l79,OOO; municipal building, Wash- ington, D. C., $2,OOO,OOO. The follow ing new buildings are authorized to cost the amount given: Tacoma, Wash, $4OO, ,OOO; Spokane Falls, Wash, $4OO,- GOO: St. Louis postoffice, $500, ,OOO.
 TUESDAY.
 Mir. Tillman continued his speech on the Indianola case in which he sharply criticised the president for his action and appealed to the Republican sena- tors "not to produce an acute stage ot hatred which will bring the two races together with the resolve of the whites to die in order to retain thier suprem- acy."
 The house, after some debate, passed the Philippine currency bill, accepting the senate bill, so far as it relates to the islands. The committee amend ment striking out the international monetary conference was agreed to.
 The committee reported the con- tested election case of Wagener vs. Butler, flom the Twelfth est. Louis) Missouri district, recommending the seating of the contestant. The report rejects entirely the re- turns from sixty-one precinc's. The Democrats began to flibuster and it was decided to let the case go over for a day.
 The best friends of the statehood measure appear to have abandoned hope ot accomplishing anything at the present session.
 WEDNESDAY
 The senate took prompt action on the Philippine currency bill, agreeing to tI.e house amendments and sending it to the president.
 Civil Service Commissioner Foulke was severely criticised in the senate on account ot letter written by him to Mir. Spooner. regarding the dismissal of an employe of the surveyor general '- office, Idaho, who had been charged with receiving campaign contribution. The discussion arose over resolution of Mir. Dubois calling for information in tLe case.
 The house adopted the conference re- port on the army appropriation bill, 80 it only needs the signature of the president to become law.
 There is hope for the omnibus public building bill the house committee, after examining the senate measure, ordered it reported with few amend- ments.
 THURSDAY.
 Not since the days when the late
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20

It is our good pleasure to an
nounce to our readers the name
of L. II. De Ford of Valley juno
ton, who is a candidate for re-
nomination for his second term
for supervisor of the Fifth Dis
trict, which comprises Walnut,
Webster, Allen, -Four Mile Bloom
field and Saylor Townships. Mr..
De Ford having served one full
term and has made one of the
best members on the board, as he
is honest, careful, conservative
and painstaking with all the
various matters relating to the
county, and it is especially, now,
very necessary TO- Keep the old
and experience men on the super
visors board because the extreme
expenditures in building the new
court house. He is simply ask
ing for his second term and mer-
its your support.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20

The above picture is a true
likeness Of our friend Mr.. G. S.
Perry, who is candidate for
sheriff, subject to the republican
county convention. Mr.. Perry is
we'll and favorably known to the
republicans of Polk county, hav-
ing taken an active part in the
party for years. He is an old
soldier of the Civil War and
served his country good and we'll.
He was elected constable of Des
Moines Township. AS Mr.. Perry
is well qualified from experience,
age and judgement he would make
an excellent sheriff. His many
friends are working hard and
will be thankful for your support.
He is a friend of the colored race
and would deal fair with them if
chosen sheriff.