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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-28
A Warm Invitation 70 Rnter

This is August, the weather has
been rainy and things have swelled.
If you want to come in and pay your
subscriptions come anyhow. IF the
door sticks kick it off the hinges,
keep coming till you get clear in.
Don't stop and ask if the editor is in;
keep coming, don't stop coming till
you meet some one, then pay up,
pay more than up; pay ahead, take a
receipt; any Of us can write one,
some of us can write receipts with
both hands at once in the dark and
count money at the same time. DON'T
be bashful about coming in, don't
stop to knock, just come. We can
write receipts with our toes and
eulogies on the man, woman or child
that pays up this weather with one
hand and make change with the
other. Just try us; we are cutel
than the devil at making change and
writing receipts, but he can do it i
we are not in.-Britt, Ia, Tribune.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-28
Unclaimed Letters.

Last of unclaimed letters remain
ing in the post Office at Milford for
the week ending August 20, 1908:
Mrs. d. j. Burrell, II. L. BanIy,
Miss Lizzie Henningin, Lillian Dale,
Miss Toole. Miss Francis 3. Evans,
Thomas Laurance Tooney, j. Horace
Fault.
Persons claiming the above will
please say "Advertised" and give
date of this list.
CHARLES LATTIHORR, p. M,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-28

No authentic news has been
received from Bogota regarding the
Panama canal treaty since the report
that it had been rejected, as drafted,
by the Columbian senate. The ad-
ministration is still hopeful, how
ever, that the senate will reconsider
its actions as it has been known to
do under similar circumstances on
several previous occasions.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-28
Puls an ID b h An

A grievous wall oftimes comes as
a result Of unbearable pain from
over taxed organs. Dizziness, Back
ache, Liver complaint and cOnstipa-
tion. But thanks to DR.. Kings
New Life Pills they put an end to Il
ali. They are gentle but thorough
Try them. Only 25c. Guaranteed
by all druggists.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-28
A PATRON.
The Erie's Annual Excursion t,
Niagara Falls and Toronto

The Erie's Annual Excursion TO
Niagara Falls and Toronto
Tuesday, Sept. sth, the Erie Rail-
road Company will run a grand
excursion to Niagara Falls and to
the Great Industrial Exposition at
Toronto. The Niagara Falls tickets
will be limited to three days to return
and Toronto tickets four days includ-
ing date Of sale. Route from Niagara
Falls to Toronto will be the Great
Gorge Route to Lewistown and the
Niagara River Line palstial steamers
to Toronto and return. Train will
leave Port Jervis at 1876 a. m. Fare
round trip to Niagara Falls "a, to
Toronto $3.50, and proportionate
rates from other stations. Half fare
for children.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-28

King Edward admits that he was
touched during his recent visit in
Ireland, and this will bring a tear to
many loyal eyes. But think Of
Senator Tillman and his book full Of
railroad passes and telegraph franks.
He too was touched-and then roast
ed.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-28
Grand Labor Excursion to Elmira
and Eldridge Park

and Eldridge Park
On Labor Day, Monday, Sept, 7th,
the Erie Railroad Company will
give the people living on the line of
the Delaware Division and Homes
dale Branch a new point for an
excursion, to the beautiful city Of
Elmira ard Eldridge Park, located
in the charming valley of the Che
mung. There will be a great Labor
Day demonstration at Elmira on
this occasion, mammoth parade,
base ball game, bicycle races, etc,
The fare has been placed at the
unprecedentedly low rate of $50
from all stations. Special train
will leave Port Jervis at 8. 80 a. m.
Fare round trip will be only one
dollar and fifty cents.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-28

These stories are, however, entire
ly without foundation as the presi-
dent has not, nor does he intend to
order such an investigation. The
meager facts on which the allega-
tion is based have been related in
these letters before. After the
William Miller case in the govern
ment printing ONCE was brought to
the special attention of the president
he wrote to Secretary Cortelyou
letter pointing out tnat there was
no legal warrant for discrimination
between union and non-union labor
in the executive departments and
cited the decision Of the Anthracite
Coal Strike Commission as a princi-
pal to be adopted. A copy of this
letter MIR. Roosevelt caused to be
sent to the head of each department
for his personal guidance, should a
similar question arise. In the course
of the discussion of the Miller Incl
dent, representations were made to
the president that the cost of print
ing and binding in the government
Office was excessive and it was
alleged that this was due to the
rules of the unions limiting the
daily output of each of their men,
bers. Mr.. Roosevelt then instructed
that an investigation of the methods
of the Office be instituted and that
investigation has been quietly and
thoroughly conducted by a COM
mittee specially appointed for the
purpose. This committee, in the
course of its inquiry, asked of
various members of the cabinet,
their experiences with union labor,
the request for information being
purely incidental to the investiga-
tion they we're conducting, and on
this fimsy protest is based the
allegation. The whole animus in
the series of Washington dispatches
printed by the paper referred to was
shown recently when side by side
with the last of them was printed a
dispatch from Chicago saying that
the stationary engineers union had
pledged themselves to defeat MIR
Roosevelt, in the convention II
possible, but if not at the polls. The
hope of the publication printing
these dispatches is that the republi
can politicians may be led to believe
that the president has incurred tn,
enmity of the labor organizations
and that his nomination would
mean defeat for the party.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-28
Birthday Party

A very pleasant Assem- blage of
relatives and friends greeted Miss
Phoebe, eldest daughter of George
Holbert and wife, of Lackawaxen,
August II, the occasion being the
celebration of the birthday of the
young lady. Many handsome tokens
of regard were rendered her and a
bountiful repast was provided which
all enjoyed. Those present were
Rev. Mineh, wife and daughter,
Miriam, formerly Of Hawley, now of
Mount Ephriam, N. j.; the Misses
Sadie Calking, Lima Roth and
Eleanor Brunswick and Fl. ]. Tillie
Of Brooklyn, N. Y, Ernest Schun-
maker of Middletown, N. Y, Misses
Katharine Brown, Carrie and Grace
Noble of Calkins, Miss Laura Ross OF
Tyler Hill, Miss Mable Brown OF
Narrowsburg, Misses Edith Holbert
and Gertrude Kimble and Ephriam
Kimble and wife of Westcolang.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-28

stroudsburg Fair Race Program
The directors Of the Monroe
County Agricultural Society have
arranged the race events for the
fair to be held there on September
1, 2, 8. 4 and 5. Purses amounting
to $500 will be given. Entries for
the races close August 25, The
events to be run are
Tuesday-2.3O class county and
adjoining counties purse 500.
Wednesday-2.26 class trot and
pace purse $3.50.
Thursday-2.35 class trot and
pace purse 5000 $50 class purse
5000.
Frday-2.19 class trot and pace
purse $3.50; $50 class trot and
pace purse $3.50.
Saturday--Free for all county
horses only purse 500.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-28

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
If it fails 70 cure. e. W. Groves
signature is on each boz, s5c,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-28

Another story, appearing in the
Washington dispatches of a demo
cratic paper Of prominence, is to the
effect that Secretary Hitchcock has
been charged with corruption by the
Mayor of Lawton, Oklahoma, and
that the president is about to begin
an investigation Of his secretary Of
the interior The alleged corruption
has been described in detail but may
be summarized as follows. It is
stated that Secretary Hitchcock,
after receiving q sum Of several
hundred Thousand dollars from the
sale Of lots and improvements in the
towns of Lawton, Anadarke and
Hobart, caused the same to be
deposited in banks and trust oompa-
nies In St. Louis, the directors and
stockholders Of which were friends
Of the secretary, and that the
secretary had delayed the ~oonstruc-
tion of public improvements in those
towns, the cost of which it was
intended that these funds should
defray, in order that his friends
might profit by the interest.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-28

local authorities and, in order that
creditable and permanent public
improvements might be had, the
secretary sent TO the scene experts
Of the geological survey who are
now engaged in making surveys and
preparing specifications, such being
evidently needed to prevent the
erection Of extensive water works in
locations where no adequate water
supply is obtainable, and similar
serious blunders.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-28

When seen by our correspondent,
Secretary Hitchcock stated empba-
tically that the funds referred TO
had all been placed in the United
States sub treasury at st. Louis.
The delay in constructing the desir-
ed and needed Improvements was
explained by the fact that IN praoti-
cally every instance honesty and
good Judgment neoessitated the
rejection Of the bids accepted BY the
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-28

Discouraging news comes from
Oyster Bay with regard to the
proposed financial legislation. So
far from reaching an agre ement
likely to prove acceptable to the
republican leaders of both houses,
is the senate subj committee, that
the president has abandoned all idea
of urging upon Congress, in his
message to the special session, the
advisability of any form of financial
enactment. The members of the
subcommittee are still working, as
individuals, however, but with little
apparent prospect of reaching any
agreement which will command
unanimous support.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-28

Mr.. schwab has been credited with
organizing a tailors trust; which he
says, however, is a fairy story, pure
and simple, lie probably cut out Of
whole cloth.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-08-28

The irresponsible character Of tho
allegations is still further shown by
the fact that the alleged "charges"
made to the president consisted
merely of a petition, reoiting the
urgent necessity of the desired
public improvements, together with
the fact that the necessary funds
we're in the hands Of the secretary
of the interior and urging the
president to expedite the matter in
so far as he might find it practicable.
No charge of fraud was contained
in the petition which the president
promptly forwarded to Secretary
Hitchcock without recommendation
or request for further information.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25
INDIANA OPERATORS.

Their Trial IL up In q Court Mt she City
of Chicago.
Chicago. Feb. 25.-The trial Of the
Indiana coal operators began before
Judge Chetlain yesterday. .."
Much difficulty is anticipated In Sc
curing jury. There being eight indi.
vidual and nine corporation defend
ants. $50 peremptory challenges are al
lowed attorneys in addition to ehal-
lenges for cause. Individual defend.
ants are Walter s. Boble. ]. j. Higgins,
J. Smith, Talley, Joseph Martin, Ed
ward Shirkie. H. r. McCleland and
John Shirkie. Corporations to be tried
are: Bruillets Creek Coal company
oskhiil Coal and Mining company
Coal Bluff Mining company. Park
County Coal and Mining company
Glenn Oak Coal and Mining company
Nevine Coal company, Indiana Fuel
company, Mcclellan Sons & Co, Ores
cent Coal and Mining company
States Attorney Charles S, Deneen
will take active charge Of prosecution
when jury has been secured.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25
EXCITING SCENE.
Woman Identifies a Man as che Murde ses
Of Her Sister.

Woman Identifies a Man as che Murde ses
Of Her Sister.
Toledo, o., Feb. 25.-"That's the
man who split my sisters head open.
That's the man who killed my sister!
That man there-there!" cried aged
Johanna Sullivan in courS when Al
Wade was brought into the court
room to be tried on the charge Of
numbering Kate Sullivan. The Sulli-
van murder has been the most pro-
found mystery the Toledo police have
had to deal with in years. The crime
was committed swo years ago. The
victims we're spinster sisters. They
we're attacked in their home just out
side the city limits and robbed after
Kate Sullivan had been brutally MUIR
dered. Johanna Sullivan escaped and
crawled a mile for assistance, bleeding
profusely The arrest of Wade created
a genuine sensation here, and the
courtroom is too small by far to ao-
cemmodate the crowds which have
foeked here at the opening trial. The
alleged Identification created no aittle
excitement in the court.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25
WAS SUPERB.

She Parade of Rex at New Orleans One
of Great Rrillancy.
New Orleans, Feb. 25.-Rex appear.
ed riding in superb chariot at the
head Of fine pageant. The subject
presented was "Fetes and Feasts" on
twenty-five surprisingly beautiful
floats. Mythology, Biblical lore and
ancient literature furnished material
for designs The costumes were rich
and artistic and quarter Of million
people paid homage to the merry mon
arch.
Miss Roosevelt. Admiral Schley and
General Wheeler witnessed the parade
from points of vantage and were OBJ
jects of much attention. Miss Roose-
welt and Miss Root will on Thursday
60 for brief stay at Avery's island,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25
cANEVIN CONSECRA7EO.

He Became csadjutor Bishop of the DID,
ceas Of Pittsburg.
Pittsburg, Feb. 25.-With all the
spleader and solemnity of the Roman
Catholic church Rev. F. Regis Canevin
was conseerated as coadjutor bishop of
the Pittsburg diocese. The ceremony
was held in the cathedral, which had
been deliberately decorated for the oc-
easion. Archbishop P. J. Ryan Of
Philadelphia eficiated as consecrator
and celebrant ct pontifical mass, as
sisted By Archbishop Elder of Cincin-
natl and Bishop Phelan of Pittsburg.
1T. Rev. Donahue. bishop Of Wheeling.
preached the sermon. As an evidence
Of the high esteem in which Bishop
Caaevin is held he was presented with
Q purse Of $40 900, of which $4,000 was
from the congregation Of st. Paul's
cathedral and $4,000 from the clergy Of
the diocese. All vestments were the
eifts either of friends or societies.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25
MISS CODY WEEDS.

She and Lieutenant Scott United Ia this
Holy Bonds or Matrimony.
North Platte, Neb., Feb. 25.-The
marriage of Miss Irma Cody. daughter
of Col. VIM, F. Cody. and Lieutenant
Clarence Armstrong Scott, of the
Twelfth cavalry, stationed at Fort
Clark, Tex, was solemnized here. In
the absence of Colonel Cody. the bride
was given away by DR.. E. Frank Pow
ell Of Milwaukee, an intimate friend
of the brides father. The ceremony
was an imposing one and there were
present persons Of prominence from
all parts Of the country Colonel Cody,
who Is In England, sent a cab1egram
of congratulations and his blessing.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Stott will make
their home at Fort Clark, Tex. ....-
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25
HE HAD No AUTHORITY
Payment of the Indemnity Not De-
manded by Germany.
MISTAKE WAS MADE.
No Such Instructions We're Sent bv
the Foreign Office to Ambassa-
dor Sternberg ON Part of
Any Official.

Berlin, Feb. 25.-The German for
eign Office attaches no Importance to
the request made to Mr.. Bowen by
Herr Baltazzi, former German charge
d'affaires at Caracas, for Immediate
payment of s27,5O0, forming the first
installment of the sum to be paid to
Germany by Venezuela, but which Is
not due until March Is. Foreign Sec
rotary Won Ricthofen sent no such in
structions to Ambassador Sternberg.
and it is assumed there has been a
misunderstanding in the matter. The
foreign Office does not doubt that Ven
ezuela will strictly carry out the terms
of the protocol.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25
EDUCATORS MEET.

One Thousand Present at the Opening
Session In Cincinnati.
Cincinnati, Feb. 25.--Superintendent
department of the National Education
al association met here with represen-
tatives from all states and cities. In
addition to superintendent of instruc
tons in cities, DR.. w. C. Harris, Unit
ed States commissioner of education
and many state school commissioners
are present, while very many college
presidents and professors are here.
Over one thousand were present al
the opening session.
Among those who participated were
Lloyd e. Wolf of San Antonio, Tex.
jacques Pedway, Mount Vernon. N. Y;
Lewis H. Jones, Yysilanti, Mich, and
John w. Carr Of Anderson.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25
PRIZE MONEY CASES.
Admiral Dewey, His OfHcers and MeD
Come Out Successful.

Admiral Dewey, His omcers and MeS
Come Out Successful.
Washington, Feb. 25.-The United
States supreme court decided the
prize money cases brought by Admir-
al Dewey in behalf Of himself and the
officers and men Of his fleet on &C.
count of the vessels sunk at Manila
and afterwards reclaimed, in their "a
vor, but the cases Of Admiral Samp'
son, for whose name that OF Admiral
Taylor was substituted in his own be.
half, and that of his officers and men
on account of the Maria Theresa, sunk
at the battle Of Santiago, were deeid'
ed adversely to the claimants. The
Theresa was sunk after being res
cued. whereas the vessels reclaimed
at Manila are still in use.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25
IN AUGUST.

Grand Army Of the Republic EncaAH-
ment Meet That Month.
San Francisco, Feb 25.-General
Thomas ]. Stewart, commander in
chief Of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie, members of national council Of ad-
ministration, who are accompanying
him on his tour and the local commit
tee In charge of preparations for the
coming national encampment. have de-
cided to hold the encampment during
the week Of Aug. II.
Tickets will be put on sale by rail-
roads Aug. /, and they will be good for
stop overs both coming and going,
The time limit will probably be sixty
days. The executive committee will be
empowered to invite President Rooss-
selt to attend the encampment
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25

knew new, there would have sssa NJ
war" -. 49,
He inquired why the large majority
Of iaw-abfdias people OF IndiAnols
should be punished because there was
q small lawless and brutal element
It was contrary. he said, ''to the fun
damental principles OF the Aaglo'
Saxon Jurisprudence"
Replying to some remarks made by
Mr. Spooner in his speech, MIR. Till
man said:
1T is not in the dream Of the wild
est ass that roams over the southern
states with skin on him that the fed
eral government Is not supreme" but
he said there were some cognate prop
ositions which have been ignored"
The galleries were crowded, many
of the occupants being visiting Daugh
tiers of the American Revolution, who
listened attentiyely to the reading By
Mr.. Dubois of Idaho OF Washing
toms farewell address.
During the reading of the address
Reed Smoot, senator-elect from Utah
entered the chamber and took sea-
beside Mr.. Kerens.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25
TlLLMAN SPOKE.
| He Discoursed on the Indianola Postomce
| and Booker T. Washington.

He Discussed on the Indianola Postofice
and Booker T. Washington.
Washington, Feb. 25.-A large
crowd was attracted to the senate
Monday, most of them visiting Daugh,
tiers of the American Revolution.
Washingtons farewell address was
read by Mr. Dubois of Idaho. The ON
nibus public building bill was passed
and the postoffice appropriation bill
was considered without final action.
Mr.. Tillman spoke for nearly two
hours, principally in reply to Mr.
Spooner on the Indianola postoffice
case. He said that if the policy OF
the administration in regard to the
equality of the negro was carried on
and Booker Washington should be ap
pointed to the cabinet he would vote
for his confirmation.
Mr.. Tillman, while standing in the
aisle and endeavoring to get recogni
ton to speak regarding the Indianola
Miss, postoffice inquired what Was VI
If the postoffice appropriation bill
went over. Injecting some humor in
to the proceedings the president pro
tenn replied that he understood the
senator from South Carolina was com
ing up on his feet,' at which the sen
ate was convulsed.
Mr.. Tillman then said he propos
ed to surprise his friends and astonisf
his enemies if he has any by being
mild and temperate in what he would
say.
IF we had known at the beginning
of the civil war;" said he, what We
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25
Rejected by Democrat.

Washington, Feb. 25.-The Demo-
cratic senatorial caucus has rejected
the two state proposition for admission
OF new states submitted by the Re
publicans. Matter Of further negotia-
tions was left with the Democratic
members Of the committee on post
Offices. which has charge of the appro-
priation bill with statehood rider.
The Object is to ascertain whether
there is majority of the senate will
ing tc vote a rider upon the bill I'm
less this Is assured the Democrats
will not vote for the rider. Democrats
will not accept anything on the basis
of two states.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25
Severe Gales.

Berlin, Feb. 25.-Severe gales swept
over Germany Sunday and Saturday a
number of disastrous fires spread by
the wind occurred. In the village OF
Heurtgen near Deuren ninety-two
houses were burned, and at Kleinen'
burg, Prussia, forty-four buildings were
destroyed. Smaller fires were report
ed elsewhere with some casualties. AT
DoIina, across the frontier in GaIacia.
upwards of hundred houses were de-
stroyed.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25
silver Service Given the Alabama.

Mobile, Ala, Feb. 25.-Exercises in
connection with the presentation Of
the silver service given by the people
OF Alabama to the United States bat
tieship Alabama were held in the the
alter. The orator Of the occasion was
Hon. e. M. Robson. The service was
accepted on behalf of the officers of
the Alabama by Captain H G. Davis.
commander OF the vessel The silver
service consists OF seven pieces and
cost in the neighborhood OF $500.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25

Washington. Feb. 25.-Ths omnibus
public building bill was passed by tie
senate, increasing the amounts for va.
rious buildings to the following:
Jacksonville, Fla. $52S.0eo; Chicago
s4.750, 900; indianapolis $1,000, 900;
Nashville, Tenn. $734.s4S; Sherman,
Texas, $4,000: municipal building,
washington, D. G., $1,000, O.. The
following new building IL authorized
TO cost the amoun4s given: Naschi'
toches, La, sec, goo.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25
WORKS BURN.

A Plant of the American Bridge ComDa-
ny Totally Destroyed by Fire.
Pittsburg, Feb. 25.-The entire works
OF the Schuitze plant Of the American
Bridge company, part Of the United
States Steel company, at MeKes's
Rocks, near here, were totally destroy
ed by Are, entailing loss OF see.
600. About 200 men are thrown out Ut
employment. The lose 10 tally ssv'
cred by insurance.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-25
-Four Man clerks xiii.d.4

Cleveland, o., Feb. 25.-In q head on
collision between Big Four passenger
and freight train near Berea, O.
Mail Clerks G. w. Smiley,W. H. Black
well and L. w. Wolworth OF Cleveland
and r. w. Kressman. also q mail clerk
OF Cincinnsu. were burned to death
The bodies Of Blackwell, Smiley and
Kressnan uere burned to q crisp. Sir
OF the trair crew were injured Acct.
dent was caused By confusion o. or
ders.