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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-05-08
bed WASHINGTON LEITLR.

No other happening in Washington
have caused more stir during the
past week than the published utter
ance Of Mr.. o. P. Austin, chief of the
treasury bureau Of statistics. He says
that he has carefully analysed the
prosperity conditions and indications
and finds that every evidence points
toward not only a continuance Of
present prosperous times but a sub
stantial increase in the prosperity if
conditions are left undisturbed. With
the knowledge that the bureau Of
statistics is concerned only IN giving
out facts and figures which bear on
the products, commerce and finances
Of the country, your correspondent
called on Mr.. Austin and found that
he had not been in any way mlsquot-
ed. It must be remembered that he
Is an expert who has made a study
of conditions with their bearing on
the welfare of the country, and that
his conclusions are based on the most
careful of calculations. "If 1 were
the only one who had studied the
question, to arrive at these eonclu-
sions," he said, ''I might feel that
there was chance for slight doubt as
to the exceedingly rosy prospects.
But when find that Secretary Will
son, through careful studies of crops
and markets, makes the same deduc-
tions, am doubly sure that we are
not tottering on the crest Of a wave of
prosperity before a plunge into the
gulf Of calamity, as some croakers
are trying to make the country
believe. On the contrary everything
points to our being simply on the rise
of a long, smooth ground-swell which
will carry US to an era of good times
of which the present is only the
dawn" He admitted that disturbing
conditions might arise, but said that
his calculations to be complete had to
take cognizance of the possibilities
and even with everything considered
he felt that his predictions of a long
period Of good times was a safe one,
1t may be added that the American
people have a reputation for knowing
and holding TO good thing when
they have it.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-05-08
Council Meeting

The town council at a meeting
Monday evening passed a resolution
to make a demand on preceding
county treasurers for the per cent.
age retained by them on license
money. The amount is over 5000.
Treasurer swepeniser paid over the
license money in full.
It was also decided to clean the
alleys of all refuse aud to enforce
ordinance No. relating to placing
or casting any dirt, stones. coal or
wood ashes or any animal or vege.
table matter, filth or refuse, or rub
bish of any kind whatsoever on the
streets, alleys and sidewalks, and to
enact an ordinance regulating plac-
int building materials on streets
and sidewalks with permission of
council, Rules and regulations to
govern the use of the borough build
ing by the firemen and prescribing
the manner and by whom the rooms
may be used were also adopted.
An agreement was made with the
Van Pike telephone company pro-
viding that the company shall pay a
tax of 80 cents each on its poles for
the past two years and that the
ordinance heretofore passed shall
remain in allegiance until after the
decision of the Supreme court in
the Bradford county case.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-05-08
Forest Fireu

Forest fires have about disappear.
cd in this section, not by reason of
having been put out, but because
there is nothing left to burn. If the
state intends ever to reforest her
lands she must have fire wardens
appointed, and enough of them. who
win be energetic and alert, and she
must pay them a fair compensation.
The system Of constables as fire war
dens is demonstrated to be a failure.
If those officers are conscientious in
fire matters as they are in respect
to some other things, the only
wonder is that some Of them don 9
burn up, too. They viii need to
have a care for the hereafter.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-05-08

Said he Lets take a walk"
Said /, where shall we go?
Said he, "To the end Of the W ,rld mayha
Said 1, AYE be it So"
$50 we set out together,
And thus we've walked since then.
Through fair and stormy weather,
He's been the best of men.
He's strengthened and he's helped me.
Been tender, brave and kind,
He's such a man you seldom see,
For they are hard to find.
I've tried TO do my best,
Been patient, gentle, true.
Though troubles filled my breast
And trials not a few.
He's smoothed from out my way
The roughness and the brlars.
And thus day after day,
Brighter burn loves fires.
For woman like the care,
And chlvalry Of men.
The gentler sex must share,
Tho hardships now and theE.
For aught that e'er concerns,
The one we love the best,
However fortune turns,
With them we're cursed or blest.
We feel IL all the none,
II he must suffer too.
We sooth the one heartsore,
With gentle words and true.
To suffer and be brave
In silence to endure.
Our mission is to save
To love the good and pure.
TO comfort those IN grief,
To tighten others sorrOw
Our own joy may be brief,
We hope on for tomorrow.
And parting cone to us,
And dlls our hearts with pain.
All, it was ever thus,
The lost ne'eF come again.
Thus many years have passed,
Since became his wife.
I'm glad my lot was cast.
With him to spend my life"
Milford, 1903.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-05-08
win Relinquish Farming


J. @. Hammers, a well known
farmer Of Delaware township, ad-
vertises a sale Of mules. horses,
wagons, harness and farming uten-
sils on May 18th. He feels the
weight of advancing age and that
after a long life of sturdy toll, him
self and wife. who has shared with
him its burdens and cares, deserve
TO lay them aside and spend their
declining years in the enjoyment of
a we'll earned relaxation from active
labor. They will continue to reside
on the farm which will be managed
by their son.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-05-08
A Valuable Circular

We are in receipt from the Penn
syivanis state department. of agri-
culture of a circular of the division
of zoology prepared by Prof. II. A.
Surface, M. s., economic zoologist,
treating of insect pests and plant
diseases and the best method of
dealing with them. This circular is
invaluable to the fruit grower,
gardener and farmer Information
is given of the various kinds of in
scots which destroy plants and harm
trees and growing crops and the
methods of their extirmination. It
is sent free on application and is
designed as a practical aid to agri-
culturists, gardeners, seedsmen,
nurserymen, florists and others.
Send postal card to Prof. H. A.
Surface, Harrisburg, for monthly
circular, Vol 1, No. 1, and a copy
will be sent you. Every one will
find in it much of value and espec-
tally the hints entitled "a few sprays
of don'ts. " There is no need to
remain in ignorance of so much
that is not only important but abso-
lutely necessary to know In the sue
cessful management of the farm
and garden when circular of this
kind may be had for the asking. 1t
would save many dollars.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-05-08

~ have derived great benefit from
the use Of Chamberlain's Pain Balm
for rheumatism and lumbago, says
Mrg. Anna Hagelgans. Of Tuokahoe
N. J.. "My husband used it for a
sprained back ana was also quickly
relieved. In fact it is the best fam
ily liniment have ever used.
have recommended il to many and
they always speak very highly Of il
and declare ils merits wonderful
For sale bV Balch s. Son, Matamor.
as. on general stores 10 Pike county
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-05-08

To save a life, Or. T. G. Merritt,
Of North Mehoopany, Pa, made a
startling test resulting in a wonder
ful cure. He writes, "a patient was
attacked by violent hemorrhaRest
caused by liberation Of stomach. /
had often found Electric BitteFs ex
cellent for acute stomach and liver
troubles 50 I prescribed them. The
patient gained from the first. and
has not had an attack ia IA
months. Electric Bitters are POSI-
lively guaranteed for dyspepsia
indigestion. constipation and kidney
troubles Try them, Only SOC al
all drug stores,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-05-08
Unelaimed Lettsrs.

Last Of unclaimed letters remain
ing in the post Office at Milford for
the week ending May 8, 1903;
Mrs. Jas. H Bull, Miss Anna Van
Why, Miller Rominyce. JnO. Hall.
man, foreign Franoino NJ. Antonio.
Persons claiming the above win
please say Advertised and give
date Of this list.
CHARLES LATTMORE, p. M.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-05-08

"One Of Dr. Kings New Life Pills
each night for two weeks has put me
in my teens again" writes d. "a
Turner Of Dempseytown, Pa. They
are the best IN the world for liver,
stomach and bowels. Purely vege-
able. Never gripe. Only % at.all,
drug stores.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-05-08

That prosperous conditions will be
continued is assured by the interviews
which your correspondent has obtain
ed from prominent men from all
states Of the Union, who have visited
Washington during the spring
months. The results Of his Observa-
tions on the prospects of the next
national election are that out of a
total Of 239 electoral votes necessary
for a choice, the democratic party
with ''solid SOUTH" including
Maryland and Delaware, which are
extreme concessions, and giving them
control Of New York and New Jersey
an even greater concession, can count
on only 2l3 votes. Republicans,
without RoOsevelts own state and
the others mentioned above, are
assured Of 243 votes. This leaves
California, with 10 votes in the doubt
ful column, and does not make pre-
dictions on Wyoming, and other
western states, though the recent
demonstrations In favor Of Roosevelt
in the west indicate that the demo-
Gratis have but little hope in that
quarter. Predictions are not argu-
ments by any means, bnt after a
careful canvass, present the fore
going figures for what they are
worth. They are at least conserva-
tive.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-05-08
ooloniat Rates to the West

ooloniat Rates to ths West
The Erie Railroad will sell daily
until June 14th, one way colonist
tickets from Port Jervis to most all
points in Arizona, British Columbia,
California, Colorado, Idaho. Mexico,
Montana, Nevada, New Mexico,
Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah
Washington and Wyoming, at very
low rates Of fare. A postal to the
Erie ticket Office, Port Jervis. win
bring by return mail any desired
information.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-05-08
It Win Be Preserved

The committee recently appointed
to examine and report on the coudi-
ton Of the Declaration OF Indepen-
denee, found that celebrated document
in a somewhat faded and impaired
condition, owing to the fact that in
the early days it was often placed
upon exhibition and that fac-simile
copies were made from It. The ink
Of the original parchment may be
faded, it may become indistinguish-
able from the surrounding sheepskin,
but its copy can be found in every
school textbook and its principles lie
engraved upon the heart Of the
nation, Notwithstanding the walls Of
certain ofOur contemporaneous states
men.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-05-08
California Excursions

The Erie will sell special excur-
sion ticket from Port Jervis to Los
Angeles or San Francisco, Cal, f.,
daily, from May 11th to 18th, inclu-
sive, good returning to July 10th, at
the low rate of $67 for the round
trip. Here is an opportunity to
visit the Pacific Coast at less than
the first class one way rate.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-05-08

David Cole, Jr., to Elizabeth J..
Herman, 8 acres, Lehman. SIS.
Mary Vondiemer to Edward
Kenny, 112 acres. Dingman, ad-
Joining lands Of Husson and White,
81
Frederick A. Rose to Fannie A,
Rose. lots 5 and 8, Matamoras. $500.
Joseph Reilly to Nicholas Reich,
lot in Westfall, No e., part OF map
Of lot 1Os. $40.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-05-08


During the past week General
Miles stale report on conditions in
the Philippines appeared and attract
ed momentary attention, and when
found to contain nothing new or Of
any great significance, comment
which collapsed like a prieked toy
balloon. The arguments Of the bureau
chiefs, who had conducted more
thorough investigations than were
possible by the town-to-town tour Of
the general, made the latters report
quite rapid. Il win be recalled that
General Miles was allowed 10 go 20
the Philippines by the war depart
ment as a sop to his assurance that he
could at once get at the base Of
troubles and put an end TO disahec.
tions. which existed for the most part
IN the minds Of the opposition to the
administration. Their cause, instead
Of being strengthened by Miles
report, has fallen decidedly fiat since
he has nothing to offer which has mol
been thoroughly investigated before.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-05-08

]. A. Gulledge of Verbena. Ala. ,
was twice in the hospital from a
severe case Of piles causing twenty
four tumors. After doctors and all
remedies failed, Buoklen's Arnica
Salve quickly arrested further in
fiamation and cured him. 1t COD
quers aches and kills pain. 25e at
all drug stores.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-05-08

If troubled with rheumatism. give
Chamberlain Pain Balm a trial.
It viii 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 90 cents.
Baloh & Son. Maiamoras, all general
stores In Pike county, 62e 80
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-05-08

even if Postmaster General Payne
were himself inclined to keep things
under which he Is not. Dis
missals have followed the finding Of
clerks on 'labOrers' rolls in defiance
Of the Civil Service rules, and favored
'1aborers'i have been given the
alternative Of hustling mail sacks and
scrubbing windows, or leaving the
service. The misderneancrs involv-
ing higher officials have been the
subject Of long conference between
the postmaster general and Secretary
Root, who left Immediately after the
conference for st. Louis where he
presented the facts to the president in
order that the latter might be ac-
quainted with the steps taken, and
advise the best course to thoroughly
purge the service Of existing evils.
1t can be stated definitely that the
return of the president will bring
forth even greater activity than has
been already shown.
The tricky handling Of the suffrage
question by the Alabama Constitu-
tional Convention, it must be admit
ted, has practically tied the hands Of
the Supreme court, so that its decision
on the Acknowledgement Of the negro
in violation of the Federal Constitu-
tion afords no judicial remedy for the
matter, as it declares that the relief
for such political wrong must be
political. On the whole, the decision
is most satisfactory. 1t plainly points
the way and congress has full legal
power to enforce a political remedy.
Under the Fourteenth Amendment
it can reduce representation in states
which unfortunately disfranchises
a large class Of citizens. And as
"each house shall be the judge of
elections, returns and qualifications
Of its own MEMBERS" the house of
representatives can inquire into the
credentials of Alabama congressman
the registration Of voters, and can
seat or unsea contestants in cases
where lawful voters were deprived of
the right of suffrage.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-05-08

The president was very enthuslas-
tically received in what was once
populist-ridden Kansas,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-05-08

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine TAB
lets. All druggists refund the money
If it fails 10 cure. g. w. Groves
signature is on each box. 25c.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-05-08

WANTED-YOUNG MEN to prepare for
Government Positions Fine Openings ia
all Departments. Good Salaries Rapid
Promotions Examinations soon. Par
ticulars Free. 7-24-O3
Interstate Cor lust, Cedar Rapids, Ia
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-05-08

There is no squiet" course Of
leniency and suppression being carried
on the postoiice department investi-
cation, but the whole situation Is
being gone over thoroughly, diselos-
ing Irregularities which have existed
for q long time. Mr.. Roosevelt IS too
thorough a reaormer 10 permit the
pursuit Of rogues with felt slippers,
and theig hQadilng with six gloves,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-31
rhe nnrtender,a Revenee.

Since the bar is necessary evils
some foIk-and is an institution of tho
state, being licensed, reference to it oc-
casionnlly must be excused. There are
some very clever men behind the bar,
and once in awhile gentleman. Tab
is usually kept on him by the metal
cash register. He feels that he IL
watched at all hours by a maze of pat
ented machinery. II he steals cheek
Of 10 cents he is caught, you may say.
Not ut ali! The other day in n fashion
abIe resort the proprietor. big and pom-
pous, called down one of his men be-
fore some customers. As to the qucs
ton of right or wrong l say nothing.
But presently. when Signor Pomposity
turned his back, the bar man emptied a
full bottle of the finest whisky into tbs
washing trough under the bar. 1t was
worth ut least $3.50. That was his way
OF getting even. am informed that it
is the usual way of resenting an insult
from the proprietor. The mere stealing
of 10 cents is a small matter when the
bar man is to be trusted with thousands
Of dollars worth of liquors. If man
is not to be trusted with change how
is he to be trusted with liquors New
York Press.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-31
Hoy nrirht LoIned Golden.

John Brights account Of how he
and Richard Golden came to join
forces against the corn laws early in
the last century is as follows: II was
in the depths of grief, l might also say
of despair, for the light and sunshine
of my house had been extinguished.
All that was left on earth of my life
and of too brief happiness was lying
still and cold in the chamber above us.
Mr.. Golden called upon me, and, hay
ing expressed words of coincidence
said: There are thousands of houses
In England at this moment where
wives. mothers and children are dying
of hunger. Now, when the first parox-
ysm of your grief is past would ad-
wise you to come with me and we will
never rest till the corn law is repealed
The OFFER was accepted and the work
was DONE"
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a Pretty Workba.Izet.

A pretty little workbasket is made of
stir cardboard cut out in four sections.
each one about six inches high and five
broad mt the top. slanting to width
of three ana half inches Mt the base.
Ribbons ut the top and bottom of each
section fusten them together in form
somewhat like tall strawberry box.
These sections are covered with ecru
crash, and on the outside of one is
attached needle pad covered with
dap of canvas Another side of this
little basket carries tomato pin
cushion made of silk. A third is deco
rated with two little emeries in the
form of Strawberries, and the last sec
ton has a pocket fastened on 1t in
which to keep buttons, spool cotton,
braid etc. This leaves the inside of
the box free for any small piece Of
sewing or article requiring mending.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-31
LAUNDRY LINES.

To prevent the fringe of towels and
doilfes from breaking and wearing Off
snap the article when the fringe Is
damp.
If a garment is badly scorched IN
ironing lay 1t in the brightest sunshine
you can find. and unless the fabric is
burned the stain will all come out
Dry coIored cambrics indoor and If
possible in u darkened room, for moth
ing is more likely to bleach colored cot
ton than strong light upon 1t while it is
wet.
Old stains may be removed from
white goods by soaking the article in
a weak solution of chloride of lime, a
tablespoonful OF lime to eight quarts
of water.
When washing sateen or any cotton
fabric with n satin finish put little
borax in the last rinsing water. This
will cause the material to be glossy
when ironed.
When washing muslin curtains al
ways rinse them in alum water, which
does not spoil their color and renders
them nonInhammable. Allow two
ounces OF alum to a gallon Of water.
When 1t is necessary to wiring clothes
out of very hot water. instead of scald
ing the hands. as may easily happen,
lift the cloth from the water with a
fork into vegetable or fruit press and
squeeze out the water.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-31
a oueer FIont1nE Island.

There is a fontIng island in Derwent-
water, England. not far from Lodore
falls. Its travellers are restricted to al
formations between the bottom of the
lake and the surface. When moved to
retirement 1t sinks and remains in wa
terry secluslon for periods which vary
from n few months to as long as seven
or eight years. Its existence above or
below water appears to be determined
by the presence within the island OF
gases whose quantity governs its buoy
ancy, Esthwaite lake. in the same
neighborhood. boasts n not less puz-
cling but more umenable island. This
has served as ferryboat to conduct
MS many us fifteen persons ut time
across the bosom Of the water upon
which it rides.
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1nornennlve suIt enc.

Something less expensive than a
leather suit case and lighter, too, in
weight may be mnde ut home to an
svyer the purpose OF the former Make
4 linen or a denim cover for one of the
.obiong pastebonrd boxes so much used
IA delivering goods. Tan colored linen.
dark red denim, brown hollnnds-any
one of these makes stout. servlceable
cover. Stiffen two straps with an inter
lining OF canvas. Stitch many rows on
these to make them strong ana fnsten
with small metal buckles. This travel
ing case viii cost so little that You can
A fford the working of your initials on
one OF the sides.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-31

The rage for old things includes al
most everything that can be thought
of, from old paintings down to old
Iaces and jewelry that are worn by
tile women fortunate enough to pos
sess them. One OF the things most
sought after by women who follow the
fads of the moment is pewter. Shop
keepers who deal in antiques have
found it advisable to keep a large sup
ply on hand. as the demand is con-
stantIy increasing. Old pewter is espe-
ciaIIy adapted for use in the country
home or in the den of the town house.
Or, better still, breakfast room fitted
up in old Dutch style or colonial style
is Just the place for it. The soft polish
seems so much more suitable for these
places than does the richly chased sill
verwnre An old pewter bowl filed
with crimson blossoms will make an at
tractive centerpiece for the dining
table or for stand in the house. There
Is no limit to the articles made of pew
ter. Trays. dishes. tea and coffee pots,
incense and flower holders, rose leaf
jars and even jewel cases are to be had
In the pretty metal.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-07-31
rnR cuINA crosEr.

OF economy OF labor. but where this IS
not practicable and where the closet
must stand by itself in one of the
walls of the dining room the design in
the illustration may prove suggestive.
even If all its features are not follow
ed The top shelf is not inclosed ex-
icept by low latticeworll in front and
Forms an excellent resting place for
pieces of fine china, particularly such
a. win lend some color to the room.
Additional color may also be secured
by using a curtain of odd blue" over
the middle compartment of the closet.
The woodwork of this china closet
that Is exposed to view, including the
fronts of the drawers, should be of the
same material as the wood of which
the table, chairs and sideboard are
made. The rail at the bottom OF the
middle compartment may be of brass
or of the dull black iron that is used so
much Mt present, and so nrtistically, for
decorative purposes.-Cincinnati Com
mercial Tribune.