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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-06-12

There is rejoicing in one division
ofthe pOstofice department, however.
The District Of Columbia court of
appeals has just rendered decision
which makes it possible to exclude
from the mails a great class Of publi-
cations which it was never intended
should have the privilege Of the
pound rate of postage, accorded to
newspapers. This class is composed
Of books published In serial form as,
for Instance, the Lakeside Library,
the Summer Library, etc. The pub
fishers have been in the habit Of
complying with the technical pro-
visions Of the law and when finally
denied the one cent rate they appealed
70 the courts with the result above
noted. Another class Of publication
which will be barred from the news
paper rate Is composed Of alleged
magazines made up Of sheet music.
The most important feature Of the
decision IN this latter case is the
affirmation, BY the court, Of the post
master generals contention that bis
decision as to what is and what is moi
entitled to newspaper rates is a
''ministerial act'i which cannot be
reviewed By the courts.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-06-12

Would quickly leave you, If You
used Dr. Kings New Life Pills.
Thousands Of sufferers have proved
their matchless merit for sick and
nervous headaches. They make pure
blood and build up yoor health.
Only 25 cents, money back If not
cured. Sold By al druggists.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-06-12

An effort has been make recently
to attach undue Significance TO the
movement Of the Asiatic squadron
from Japan to China, near Chez Flu.
The movement is explained by the
navy department as being nothing
out Of the ordinary, the most plausi-
BILE reason being that the naval situa-
tion there affords the most available
opportunities for manoeuvres. It is
further stated that the fleet always
makes an annual visit to Chez Flu.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-06-12
The Hornslsna uarriara

With proper restrictions, the auto
mobile and its legitimate develop
ment Hre destined TO play a great
part in the future welfare of human
ity. Powerful machines and good
roads will in the future make far
mers and business men independent
of railroad extortion and act as a
check on that extortion. Very
cheap machines, running many
miles at a cost of a few cents for
gasoline or for stored electricity will
be a blessing to families Of small
means, doing for the entire family,
including mother and young chill
dren, what the bicycle does for the
adult. The time will come whom
every farmer will be able 20 jump
into his machine and take a quick
run into town, and at an expense
far less than keeping a horse. The
automobile is here to stay, but it
will never entirely displace the horse.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-06-12
OBITUARY
IRA X. KELLAM


Mention was make last week of
the death of Mr.. Kellam, a highly
respected citizen of Ledgedale,
Wayne county. He had been a
sufferer for a long time and death
came as a welcome release. He was
a most kindly and pleasant man and
upright citizen, one who made and
retained friends and enjoyed the
confidence and esteem of the com.
munity. His wife. who was Miss
Marion Nicholson, two sons, Charles
and Frederick, and one brother,
David, residing at Lowell, Colorado,
survive.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-06-12
Radium Has Rare Powers

Radium, the wonderful element
found in pitchblende, has remark.
able properties and is extremely
valuable. In a recent lecture in
Philadelphia by Prof Hammer he
gives the following interesting infor-
nation concerning this product.
"Pitchblende, the product from
which radium is extracted is only
found in small quantities in Bohe.
mia, and less frequently in parts of
Utah and Colorado. Some idea may
be conceived Of the value and
scarcity of radium when it is known
that it takes 5000 tons of pitchblende
to make about two pounds of radium
and the estimated cost of refining
pitchblende is about 500, 900 a ton.
Pure radium costs $4,000 a pound
"There has been nothing discover
ed since the world began that has
the fascinating qualities of radium
and nothing that teaches MS more of
vital and physical forces. It is
literally matter tearing itself apart
to get It's wonderful powers aud it
will go through everything. So far
there has been no rational explana-
tion Of the wonderful properties of
radium and in this respect scientists
are at a loss It makes everything
radioactive and has properties
which foreshadow almost unlimited
possibilities.
"Radium makes the air conduc-
tor of electricity and its commercial
properties are nothing short of won
derful. 1t is possible to tell genuine
diamonds by its use and medicinal
properties will doubtless be Of great
value It kills microbes and it will
probably be perfected, in years to
come, to treat consumption by ex-
posing the afflicted person to the
rays Of radium. It has also been
used in treating the eyes.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-06-12
DRIVING pAaK RACES

Fine Sport Will be Provided. Some
Fast Trotting Expected
The directors Of the Pike County
Driving Park Association are arrang-
ing for some fine trotting, Saturday,
July 4, which will be the opening
day Of this season, and to ensure the
entry Of speedy horses have made
liberal offers.
There will be a 5000. purse In the
free for all, $50 in the 2.35 class, $50
in the 2.45 and $40 in the minute
class, trot or pace.
The races will begin at p. m.
For information write to Chas. G.
Wood, Secretary, Milford, Pa.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-06-12

If troubled with rheumatism, give
Chamberlain 8 Pain Balm a trial
Il will not cost you a cent if it does
no good. One application viii re-
lieve the pain. 1t also cures sprains
and bruises in One-third the time
required by any other treatment.
Cuts. burns, frostbites, quinseY,
pains in the side and chest, glandu-
lar and other swellings are quickly
cured by applying it. Every bottle
warranted. Price, % and so cents.
Balch q Son, Matamoras, all general
stores 10 Pike county, 628 80
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-06-12
weekday New York Exoursion

Wedre esday June 18th, the Eric
will give every one in Milford and
vicinity an opportunity to visit
Greater New York on a weekday at
the low rate of 81 90 for the round
trip, in special train leaving Port
Jervis at a. m. arriving New York
IT 10 a. m. Returning leaving 23rd
Street at 7.25 p. m. and Chambers
Street. New York, at 7.45 p. m.
Remember this is a week day
excursion special leaving Port Jer.
Wis at @. no. June 18th.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-06-12

August w. Machen, former general
superintendent OF free delivery, stands
today indicted by grand jury on
nine separate counts and evidence of
other criminality sufficient to secure
many more indictments is in the
hands of Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General Brlstow and his inspectors.
Thomas w. McGregor and G. Els
worth Upton, two of Machen's sub
Ordinates and intimate friends, have
been arrested for stealing from the
postoffice department $4,000 their
methods having been similar to
Machen's. They purchased mail bags
in Baltimore, worth less than so cents
each, and paid for them 80 cents,
receiving a commission from the
maker of 40 cents on each. Post
master General Payne, who was him
self reluctant to believe that there
existed what he would consider actual
dishonesty, that is maladIninistration
for personal gain, has been forced to
admit that the conditions which the
inspectors are daily uncovering are
"appalling" and it is believed that
the ramifcations of Machen's dis
honesty will eventually lead the in
spectors into the homes of men
prominent in state and federal politi-
cal affairs. The grand jury is now
considering the case Of Croft brothers,
the men who paid Machen a COM
mission on the letter box fasteners.
and their conviction is confidently
expected. Smith, the man who sold
the mail bags to McGregor and Upton
will be prosecuted and in every
instance as earnest an effort will be
made'to meet out justice to the brlbe
givers as to the bribe takers.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-06-12

The Texas federation Of women's
clubs, having settled all other ques-
tions. promises to decide at their
next meeting the only problem left,
"What Shall we do With the Menu
But an exchange thinks it is a new
oondesoension by the women of the
women's clubs that they propose to
have anything to do with the men.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-06-12

Living at an out Of the way place,
remote from civilization, a family is
often driven to desperating in case
Of accident, resulting in qurns, cuts.
wounds, ulcers. etc. Lay In O sup
ply Of Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It's
the best on earth. 235 at all druggists
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-06-12
New Fish Commissioners

Gov. Pennypacker has appointed
Andrew r. Whitaker, of Phoenix
vile; Charles L. Miller, of Altoona;
John Hamburger, Of Erie, and Henry
G. Cox, of Wellsboro, members ofthe
State Fish Commission to succeed the
members Of the State Board Of Fish
Commissioners abolished by the act
passed by the last Legislature Great
ing Department of Fisheries.
William E. Meehan Of Philadel-
phia, was appointed by the governor
June 2 to the newly created position
Of Commissioner of the Department
Of Fisheries. He will receive a
salary of 50, 900 a year and allowance
for travelling expenses. The MEM
bers Of the fish commission appointed
today serve without pay.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-06-12

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. An druggists refund the money
IL it fails TO cure. =. W. Groves
signature 70 on each box. 2bo,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-06-12
BinshamtOn and Return One Dollar

Binghamton and Return One Dollar
Sunday June 21st, the Erie will
run a special excursion from Port
Jervis to Binghamton at the low
rate of one dollar for the round trip,
special train leaving Port Jervis "a.
m. arriving Binghamton II a. m.
Returning special train will leave
Blng ghamton at 6 30 p. m. arriving
Port Jervis at 10 p. m. The Erie
Band of Port Jervis will enliven this
excursion on the train and will give
a concert in afternoon at beautiful
Ross Park. Here is a grand oppor-
tunity to visit with friends, and as
the price has been reduced to the
popular rate Of one dollar no doubt
a large number Of people of Milford
and vicinity will take in this excur-
sion. Remember the train leaves
Port Jervis at z a. m. Sunday June
21st.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-06-12

A kiss is peculiar proposition.
.Of no use to one, yet absolute bliss
to two. The small boy gets it for
nothing. the Young man has to
steal 1t and the old man has to buy
it. The baby's right, the lover's
privilege, the hypocrite's mask. To
young girl faith, to a married
woman hope and to an old maid
charity Nashville Bonner.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-06-12

WANTED-Woman who Is q good
ironer and viii assist In housework.
Good wages and steady employment.
ENQUIRE Of Mrs. Lizzie baltimore,
Milford, Pa,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-06-12

Authoritative information has
reached your correspondent Of the
organization Of the Wall street and
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-06-12
THE WASHINGTON LETTER.

The president has returned to
Washington, physically none the
worse for trip that would have
completely exhausted a less vigorous
constitution, ,-he says himself that ne
has benefited by it, he returns to
Washington with a keener apprecia-
tion Of the needs of the great nation
for whose welfare he is 50 largely
responsible, and a greater love, if
that were possible, for the country
which has greeted him on every side
with unbounded enthusiasm. In a
word, Mr.. Roosevelt returns to
Washington in closer touch with the
great American people. That he
feels this is evident from remarks he
has made to several friends.
AS Mr.. Roosevelt again takes up
the reins Of government he finds no
easy task before him. An appalling
scandal has developed in the postofflce
department during his absence, a
scandal which he feared, even before
he left Washington, but which no
political considerations induced him
to attempt 20 smother. Regardless Of
the fact that the country was APP
preaching a great election, an election
which would determine his own
political future, he gave orders to
probe the irregularities in the post
Office to the bottom, to hew to the
line with but one end in view the
publication of the service. Warm
political friends urged him to permit
existing conditions to remain undis-
turbed until after election but he
refused. Theodore Roosevelt is alone
responsible for the relentless investi-
cation into postoffice methods now
being pursued and it is with bad
grace that partisan papers attempt to
cast reflections on an administration
which has dared TO uncover the sore
that 1t might be healed.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-12-24
SEWERS CANDIDATE.
Oskaloosa Gentleman Mentioned For
District Delegate.

Hon. G. w. Sewers, of this city.
general solicitor for the Iowa Central
Railway company, and identified with
various interests in the state, has
yielded to the desire Of many loyal
friends and has decided to be can
didate for one of the Sixth district
delegates to the national republican
convention to be held in Chicago in
June, 1904. Not until late this after.
noon was the, decision reached when
a delegation of prominent citizens
called upon him, and he consented to
allow his name to be used. The
Sixth district is entitled to two dele
gates, and it is urged that Mahaska
county should have the privilege OF
naming one of them, inasmuch as II
has not had representation in this
body for a long time. .... ...."
Mr.. Sewers is. a strong and influ
ential republican and has been 6
good worker in behalf of his party
He would fill the position with dig
nifty and would do honor to his con
stituency.1i4
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-12-24
CLOSE CALLS FROM FIREs.i Y
The Christie Barber Shop and Ralph
Palmer Homes Seorched.

The Christie barber shop had a mar
row escape from scorching this
(Monday) morning. A fire original
ed in the basement in a sofa about
fifteen minutes before seven o'clock.
John Solomon, the shop boy, had
made the usual preparations for @op-
ening the shop and was lying down
on the sofa. He says he was startled
by having his hand burned by flames
coming over the side of the sofa and
upon hasty examination found that
the entire under part was on fire.
Police Officer John V. Miller happen
ed to be passing about that time, and
seeing the fire in the basement, he
ran to the boys assistance. The
room was now filed with smoke and
fire. Water thrown by Mr.. Miller
did not stop the flames. The lad
struggled with an end of the burning
furniture in the effort to get it into
the. cement stairway. The doorwoy
cought on fire and Mr.. Miller had no
avenue Of escape from the place and
he was almost blinded by, the smoke.
He ran into the opening under the
sidewalk for moment to get a bit
of breath and then renewed his eff
forts with the result that the fire was
stopped.
Another narrow escape from fire
occurred Sunday evening at the home
of Ralph Palmer. Mr.. Palmer had
been away from home during the
evening and entered his house Just
in time to witness the explosion of a
lamp that scattered oil and fire in all
directions. Prompt action alone
saved the home from damage.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-12-24
ALONE IN THE WORLD.
An AdeI, Iowa, Girls Romance Soon
Comes to Grief.

Left penniless by the man for
whom she gave up a fortune, pretty
Mrs. Mankowsk, nee Miss Myrtle
Arnold, formerly of Adel, Iowa, has
brought action against her husband
in South Omaha court charging him
with desertion.
Last summer Myrtle Arnold was
the spoiled favorite of rich uncle
George Arnold, of Adel, owner of val.
liable Iowa real estate. His niece
went to Omaha for a visit. At Hib.
beler's park 'on Sunday afternoon -
she met Paul Mankowski. It was a
case of love at first sight and a be-
trothal followed.
But the pathway had its thorns.
Uncle" George, when told of the en-
gagement, not only refused to give
his consent but threatened disinher.
itance. The girl was forbidden to
even write her betrothed.
Finally love conquered. Miss Ar
mold left Adel one day last August.
bidding farewell to her uncle and in
cidentally to many broad acres or
rich Iowa land. She met her lover
and they were married.
Now according to the story of the
deserted wife, her husbands love
grew cold, possibly because of the
disinheritance clause, ,and she is alone
in the world, thrown upon her own
resources.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-12-24
KICKED by Hls IHorse..

Bussey Banner: Tuesday evening
while Park Way was taking a blan-
ket on of one of his horses at the
Tracy livery barn, preparatory to
hitching up to return home after a
trip on the train to oskaloosa, the
horse gave him violent kick in the
stomach, knocking him over back
wards across the buggy tongue, and
in falling his face struck on the sin.
gletree. cutting bad cash in his up
per lip and altogether using him up
pretty much generally.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-12-24
.EDDYEILLE ETCHINCS.
Items of Interest Chronicled by tho j.
Tribune.

Mrs. Mary Barnett, Of Jonesboros
Ark, arrived last evening, called by
the serious illness of her mother,
Mrs. John Jager.
Mrs. M. F. Theissen, Of Riyerten,
and Mrs. ]. Yearley, of Almey, Md,
mother and sister Of Mrs. Grant Cow
ley, are here for a holiday visit.
George Steele, who lost an arm
and part of leg during September
by being run over by a train has gone
to st. Paul, Mimi, to. have an artifl-
cial limb fitted.
Mrs. M. H. Longsdorf, who has been
visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary A.
Homer, since Saturday, departed last
Thursday for her home in Kansas
City. She was en- route home from a
visit with her sister, Mrs. Vanderzyl,
at Pella.
Died, at her home in Eddyville,
Tuesday, December 16, Mrs. Melissa
Perry, of pneumonia. The decedent
was one of EddyviIles oldest settlers
and was highly respected by all. Fu-
neral services we're held Thursday
afternoon and interment made in
Highland cemetery.
Misses Emma and Lille Courts de-
parted for Missouri Valley Thursday,
where they will visit their sister Mrs.
Katie Burbank. Having sold their
property here, they will locate at
some other place, not yet decided up.
on by them. These estimable ladies
have large circle of friends here
who regret their departure from our
town, but wish them unlimited sue
cess in their new location. b sy.sg 4
The following officers were elected
| by the Modern Woodmen last Tues
d% evening to serve for the ensuing
year: Venerable Consul, f. w. Fais;
Worthy Advisor, Geo. s. Chord; bank.
er, VIM. Steinhoff; clerk, G. w. VIII
son; escort, G. L.Mooney; watchman,
Quit Powell; sentry, o. H. Seifert;
manager, J. M. Crosson; camp physi-
clans, E. M. Bay and f. M. McCrea.
The Knights of Pythias held their
! annual election Of officers last Thurs
day evening, with the following re,
suit: o. H. Seifert, G. c.; Ed Hawke,
v. c.; Frank Epperson, K. of r. and
s.; Fred Miller, M. of F.; F. M. Ep,
person, M. of E.; w. T. Howe, pre-.
late; B. S. Lennon, M. at A.; Fred
Wilcox, M. of w. and o. e.; J. M.
Crosson, o. g.; trustees, G. L. Funk,
j. A. Lafferty and I. w. Burns. II
was decided to hold public installa.
tion of officers in January, to which
Knights and their families are in,
vited. 4,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-12-24
NORTH MAHASKA.

eDuring the past few days the ice
harvest, has been in full blast.
Another rural mail route south
and west of New, Sharon has been es
tablished and patrons will soon be
accommodated on this line.
4: New Sharon was visited on last
Thursday by a man or set of men
who are not very acceptable to the
place. Mr.. Rhodes, Mr.. Briney, c.
Griffee and ]. Gowen were visited by
thieves. Mr.. Rhodes suffered most
six dollars and a watch being taken
They were frightened away at the
other places without any booty. We
understood that Mr.Briney when first
alarmed made for his shooting iron
with expectation of doing some work
but being persuaded by his wife not
to shoot, did not execute his design
The bloodhounds were sent for but to
no avail.
The entertainment last Friday
night held in the hall by the high
school pupils was we'll patronized
The proceeds go into the library
fund.
The Presbyterian ladies realized
$85 net from their bazar. They feel
we'll repaid for their trouble and are
also grateful for such an unexpected
patronage from the town and COM
munity.
Sylvester Klinker, who recently
sold his farm, expects to move to
Montezuma. There was a large
crowd out at his sale the 18th inst.
Montezuma will be the gamer of one
good farmer and neighbor from I'm
ion township.
Dec. 10. W.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-12-24
FATAL FIRE IN KEOKUK


Keokuk, Ia, Dec. 22.--One human
life and property valued at a quarter
of a million dollars were destroyed
in the big fire at the Hubinger Bros!
starch factory. The, dead: ... ~
< JOHN s. PUDER, watchman; body
not recovered. D., . IA
The injured: ~....
Theodore Bedford, employe; ;scorch-
ed and bruised.
William Moore, employe; scorched
and bruised. ..-,r.
The fire started from an explosion
in the dryer room while more than
100 men and women were at work in
the plant. 1t burned fiercely and
every effort of the fire department to
save the structure was, unavailing.
The employees were Obliged to hurry
to save their lives and the confusion
among them for a time threatened to
increase the loss of life. All finally
made their escape safely except
Watchman Puder who was buried
beneath the falling timbers and walls,
and Theodore Bedford and William
Moore, who were burned somewhat
and bruised in escaping. Others suf.
fered slight injuries. .!;3A03lT,
The Hubingere plant was the largest
Independent factory in the country.
1t was a new establishment, having
been completed only last April, when
President Roosevelt started the ma,
chinery on the occasion of his visit
to Keokuk by pressing an electric
button. The plant was valued at
$250,O00. H. w. Green, manager OF
the plant, says it will be rebuilt as
soon as possible. q
The insurance on the plant was
only $43.75o.
Fatal Fire in New York.
New York, Dec. 22.-The furniture
factory of Henry Herman was de-
stroyed by fire last night. The ruins
are still burning today, making it i'm.
possible to begin the search for bod
les. Battalion Chief Colokin and
Fireman Richard Joyce are known
to be buried under a falling wall.
The property loss will reach $500, 900,
suffocated by Smoke.
Baltimore, Dec. 22.-The plant of
the McShane company, manufacture
ers of brass and iron, was damaged
$4,000 by fire today. Andrew Burns,
an employe, was suffocated BY smoke.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-12-24
STUDENTS SUSPENDED.
Four Penn College Boys Carry Their
Enthusiasm Too Far.

A number of Penn college students
in their enthusiasm over the orator.
ical cantest have carried things too
far and now find themselves in trou,
Bile over the occurrences for which
they are held responsible. The trou.
BILE originated in contentious between
the senior and junior classes over
their orators and considerable ami
mus figured in some Of the proceed.
ings.
The matter has been taken up by
the college faculty and as a result
four of the boys have been suspended
temporarily, or until careful examina-
ton can be made into the affair. Ma
rio1f Sewers, Harold Finley, George
Lewis and Leo Stalker are the stu
dents under temporary suspension.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-12-24
NEEDLESS WORRY.
Abba Furnishes Modern Version o.
"Much Ado About Nothing"

Abba, Dec. William Atherton
has been Inissinb since Saturday af.
ternoon as the result of what might
have been fatal mishap but is in
stead a laughable incident. Atherton
and George Sisson engaged in quar-
rel Saturday afternoonl on the main
street of Abba and it is said that
Atherton drew a revolver just in time
for Sisson to knock 1t from his hand.
The weapon exploded and struck Earl
.Switzer, who was passing. Switzer
thought himself injured but investi-
cation revealed that the ball had
glanced from his suspender buckle
and had done no injury. Atherton,
it is said, thought the man badly in
5ured and disappeared. not having
been seen since.