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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-01-01

ceptance by representative men on
the Isthmus, Minister Bunau- Variila
brought to the state department
official notice that the act Of the
junta has been formally approved
by the municipal councils Of the ~
principal provinces Of the republic.
Admiral John g. Walker has re-
turned from the Isthmus and hand
cd a satisfactory report to the pres
ident He says that the health OF
the marines on the isthmus is good,
that there plenty Of them to protect
Panama, that their presence is de-
sired by the inhabitants and that II
is not advisable to send regular
troops as this this action might cause
some uneasiness Nil lster W. l.
Buchanan is now at Panama and
was accorded a magnificent reeep-
tion at the government palace All
the ministers, members Of the junta
and prominent foreigners we're
present. The new American minis
ter was escorted by a body Of
troops and given a guard Of honor.
he has presented his credentials
and complete diplomatic relations
with the new republic are thus es-
tahlished. Great Britain and Cuba
have recognized Panama.
The administration is prepared
for any emergency on the isthmus.
More marines are being sent and
several transport ships are in readi.
ness to hurry troops to the scene in
case of trouble If there must be
war, it is thought that the most
humane way would be end it at
once and in such a manner that It
would not occur again. Colombia
would be defeated quickly and
would perhaps become American
territory.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-01-01

Those who will persist In closing
their ears against the continual
recommendation Of DR., Kings New
Discovery for consumption. will
have a long and bitter fight with
their troubles, Il not ended earlier
by fatal termination. Read what
TT. R Beall Of Boall, Miss, has 10
say Last fan my wife had every
symptom Of consumption. She took
DR. Kings New Discovery after
everything else had failed. In
provement came az once and four
bottles entirely cured her Guar
antead BY an druggists. Price t0I
and "a Trial bottles free,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-01-01
The worlds Canals

The Suez Canal was begun in 1859
and was completed in 1869.
The Kaiser Wilhelm Canal, con-
Meeting the Baltic and Moth Seas,
was completed in 1896.
Among the big European canals
are the Cronstadt and st. Petersburg
Canal, Corinth Canal, Manchester
Ship Canal, and the Eibs and Trave
Canal.
The Corinth Canal connects the
Gulf Of Corinth with the Gulf Of
Aegina. The canal reduces the
distance from Adriatic ports about
175 miles and from Mediterranean
ports about 100 miles. Its length is
about four miles and itscOst 81, 600, 600.
The canal connecting the Bay Of
Cronstadt with ST. Petersburg is a
work Of great strategic and CONNER
cial importance to Russia. The canal
and sailing course in the Bay Of
CrOnstadt are about sixteen miles
long. The width ranges from 22O to
$50 feet.
The Manchester Ship Canal, which
connects Manchester, England, with
the Mersey River at Liverpool, and
the Atlantic Ocean, was opened for
traffic January /, 1894. The length
Of the canal Is thirty-five and one
half miles, the total rise from water
level to Manchester being sixty feet,
which is divided between four sets Of
locks, giving an average to each Of
fifteen feet.
Three ship canals intended to give
continuous passage to vessels from
the head Of Lake Superior to Lake
Ontario and the st. Lawrence River
are the Welland Canal, originally
constructed in 1888 and enlarged Ia
1871 and l90Oi the St. Mary's Falls
Canal at Sault Ste Marie, Mich,
opened in 1855 and enlarged IN 1881
and 1896, and the Canadian Canal at
st. Mary's River, opened in 1895.
The suez Canal is usually consider
ed the most important example Of
ship canals, though the number Of
vessels passing through it annually
does not equal that passing through
the canals connecting Lake Superior
. with the chain Of great lakes at the
south. In length, however, it ex-
ceeds any Of the other great ship
canals, its total length being ninety
miles, Of which about two-thirds is
through shallow lakes.
Two canals connect the Baltic and
North Seas through Germany, the
first, known as the Kaiser Wilhelm
Canal, having been completed in
1895, and constructed largely fol
military and naval purposes, but,
proving also Of great value to the
general mercantile traffic. Work
J. upon the Kaiser Wilhelm Canal was
) begun In 1887. The length Of the
J canal IS sixty-one miles, the terminus
F. IN the Baltic Sea being at the harboi
, Of Kiel.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-01-01
THE WASHINGTON LETTER.

Regarding the democratic opposi-
tion to the Panama canal treaty.
which continu 8 to be- the main topic
Of conversation here, Senator Sim
mons, a democrat from North Caro-
lima, says "If the democratic party
be instrumental IN bringing about
the defeat Of the treaty, the Amer
icap people will hold the party re-
sponsible therefor and might soon
forget the conduct Of the president. +"
This is but one of many expressions
of opinion by democratic senators,
which makes Che republicans certain
that the treaty will be ratified.
in announcing their opposition to
the treaty, the minority senators
have been described rs deserting a
sinking ship. aud politicians are now
asking what will be the effect Of
Senator Germans blunder in start
ing his party on a course from which
were turned by the instruction Of
their state legislatures or by the
demands Of democratic governors
and their party press. The Mary
land senator has led his party into a
mistake and has injured, II not de-
stroyed, his chances of the demo
cratic nomination at least such is
the general opinion here. It is sig
ni6cant that Leader Murphy Of
Tammany Hall, whose motto is sue
cess and who judges men merely by
their vote getting ability, has given
out a partial endorsement Of William
Randolph Hearst as the next candi-
date, although unit recently the
Tammany leader was very friendly
with Senator German. Representa-
tive Cooper of Texas, who declared
that German is 'slick politician"
but that this reputation is not popu-
lar with the people, says that Hearst
will get the nomination and that
German will manage the campaign.
It is Thought by many THAT Senator
Gorman's mistake on the canal
question will rob him even of his
title of "slick politician. The next
democratic caucus where the canal
question will be discussed promises
to be stormy one, and may result
in Leader Germans practical down
fall. Senator Morgan will speak
against the canal and it is believed
that he will occupy much Of the
senate's time but little of its atten-
ton. II the democrats insist upon
delivering campaign speeches in
the senate, the republican majority
will have the treaty considered in
executive session.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-01-01
THE RAMBLER's plCKINoS
Write it with a four.
A Happy New Year to all

AApD az WIN - ANNAt
A Happy New Year to all
Where is the chap who prophesied
an open winterP
Do not miss the oyster supper and
dance Of the Fire Department this
Thursday evening.
The different ice houses around
here nre filled early this winter and
with first rate ice.
Rambler is much obliged for
several Christmas presents Hope
the PREss 'devii" got his stocking
full.
Last Saturday we had a young
blizzard. Yet the sleighing was
poor. Sunday was disagreeable and
our streets we're deserted.
1 understand some of the boys
have found ont the meaning of the
word Katzeniammer, and they also
admit knowing something about it.
Poetry is all right, but l saw some
composed by a woman some time
ago and sent to a friend which
clearly was entitled to a medal if it
could have been published.
There was little birthday party
held in this town which together
with the celebration of Christmas
both being on one day made things
so lively that a pocket book contain
ing fifteen dollars took wings toward
1904. Who got it?
The annual eIection Of the Milford
Fire Department for the election of
chief and first and second assistant
will be held in the Borough building
on January 8 between the hours of
8 and 9 p m.
Sunday school attendance will
now be on the decrease for awhile
until picnic time anyhow. One lady
connected with one Of our churches
remarked to ms that there were a
few children 80 religious about
Xmas time they would attend Sun
day school in two churches.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-01-01

Take a double dose Of Chamber
lain's Colo, Cholera aud Dlarrhoea
Remedy as soon as the frsi indica-
sion Of the disease appears and a
fhfsaaened attack may be Warded
off Hundreds Of people who are
subject 80 attacks Of bilious collie
use the remedy ia this way with
perfect succese For sale by Raloh
q Son. Natamoras, az general stores
10 Pike county
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-01-01
OBITUARY
MRS. WILLIAM LYNCH

Anna Bell, wife of William Lynch,
died at her home in Port Jervis Sat.
urday, December goth after long
illness of consumption
She was born in Milford October
5, 1869, and was a daughter of James
and Anna Bosler of this place.
About twelve years ago she mar
ried Mr.. Lynch, a conductor on the
the Erie, and has since lived in Port
Jervis. She was an active member
os the M. E church and will be
mourned by a large circle of friends.
Her husband and three children,
Ruth A., William R and Helen NJ,
survive. She is also survived by
her father and one sister, Sarah,
wife Of Thomas NJ Brink of Ding
mans Ferry, Penn'a.
The funeral was held Tuesday and
interment in Milford cemetery.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-01-01

After a long conference, President
Roosevelt, and Secretaries Root and
Shaw decided that the best method
Of raising money to pay for the pur-
chase of the friars' land in the Phil
ippines would be to issue $1,000, 900
of 4 per cent bonds redeemable after
ten years and within thirty, An Act
Of the last congress authorizes the
issue of such bonds. They are to be
offered for sale in January and there
will doubtless be a good market for
them in this country, especially as
they viii be accepted by the govern
ment as security for the deposit of
public funds. Within the last seven
months Sc 900, 600 Of 4 per cent Phil
ippine bonds have. been issued by
the government and were sold
above par. More than one half Of
these bonds are now on deposit with
the government as security for pub
lie money. 1t Is believed that the
new bonds win bring a good price.
Governor Taft has sent words that
the contract with the friars has
been signed and provides for pay.
ment within six months.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-01-01

Running like mad down the street
dumping the occupants or 4 hundred
other accidents. are every day occur
rdnces. il behooves every body 90
have a reliable salvo handy aud
there's none as good as Buokien 5
Arnica 5alyo. Burns, cuts. sores.
ecz8ma aud psles disappear quickly
undec iia sooiblnR eject go at an
druggisie
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-01-01

The annual election for Managers
Of tho Milford Cemetery Association
will be held at the ofice Of G. W.
Ball Ia the Borough of Milford on
Monday, Jan. 4, 1904, between the
hours Of 2 and 8 p. M.
VILLAS MIToHELL, Secretary.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-01-01

Blunders arc sometimes very ex-
ponsivo. OCCASIONALLY life itself is
the price Of q mistake, but you'll
never ba wrong Il you take Dr..
Kings New Life Pills for dyspepsia.
headache, liver Or bowel
troubles. They are gentle. yet
,horoagh. ss q ail druggists.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-01-01

A glass or two Of water taken half
an hour before breakfast viii usual.
~ keep the bowels regular. Harsh
oathafiics should be avoided When
q pureaiiVe is needed, take Cham.
berlain's stomach and Liver Tablets
They are mild and gentle in their
action. For sale by Balch q Son
Matamoras, all general stores iu
Pike County
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-01-01

Events in the Far East are receiv-
ing much attention from the admin.
istration. The Chinese Commercial
treaty has still to be ratified at
Peking by receiving the Imperial
Seal, and officers Of the state depart
ment believe that Russia IS secretly
opposing such ratification. in order
to prevent the opening Of the Man
churian ports of Antung and Muk.
den TO American trade. The RVs-
sian fear that If America acquires
such an interest in Manchuria, It
will oppose it's permanent occupa-
tion by Russia or perhaps get in
volved in the Russian Japanese
dispute American Minister Conger
has received instructions to urge a
prompt ratification Of the treaty,
and our government is Of course
determined to prevent Russia from
successfully opposing It, War be-
teen Russia and Japan is regarded
as certain and Real Admiral Evans
has been ordered to proceed at once
from Honolulu to Chinese waters
with the Asiatic feet which is under
his command. While it is Thought
that hostinties may be pospohed for
some time. the administration in-
tends to have a feet on the scene In
order to protect American interests.
Chances Of a war with Columbia
Is much discussed here. and it is
Thought quite possible that Colon
bias determination to attack Pana-
ma win involve her in a conflict
with the United State General
Reyes. who Is still in Washington.
recognizes the danger of this anG
continues 90 cable. his countrymeu
70 bo patient. and not 80 forget that
war with Panama means war with
the only world power in the Western
hemisphere. he has handed secre.
iary Hay a note Of protest against
the United States recognition ol
Panama. and is awaiting the reply
before returning 10 Columbia +,
take commend of the army and
charge Of the government. Nl
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-01-01

pingmans is headquarters for
Lovney's eoniee,ioRs
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-01-01
sunday sehoola Eleet oneers

Sunday Schools Elect ofacers
The Presbyterian Sunday school
has elected the following named for
the ensuing year;
Superintendent-tleorge Mitchell.
Asslstant-J. F. Huntington.
Librarian and secrotary-Louise
Klaer.
Organist-Maud Klein.
Assistant-Alice Baker.
The Methodist Sunday school has
elected the following;
Superintendent. N. Bournique.
William Angle.
2nd Assistant-J "A. Myer.
ecretary-Harry Armstrong.
preasurer-Miss Olmsted.
Librarian-Lewis Gregory.
Organist--Myrtle Ryder.
Assistant-Leila Gregory.
There is a great discussion going
on in the papers as 20 whether
congress shall or shall not admit a
delegate from Porto Rico. II Is
contended that the fundamental law
Of the republic makes no provision
for delegates from territories aud
that the whole question viii again be
raised whether Porto Rico Is 9
territory similar Go Oklahoma, New
Mexico or Hawaii. ft matters little
10 discussing the right of the hOusi
OF representatives 10 accord Porte
Rico a delegate or not whether thai
island Is upon the same footing al
Hawaii or Oklahoma. Delegates d'
not constitute a part Of congress
They sit in the House only by gracl
Of the House, and have no yOtin,
I privilege. III the House sees fit q
allow q Porto Riean % appear upOl
iis floor Ia behalf OF his island, as !
/ probably viii see lt 10 DO SO, It Wil
find ample authority for such action,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-19
POLL TAX AND REGISTRATION.

Today The News received which the
writer stated he had received notification
the poll assessed against him. In his
respondent Il don't why should get
didn't register and didn't Why should be compelled
poll tax7 This question that has frequently
by The News that would that
tor the fact that its correspondent
shows he is unacquaned with the law evidently
sincere in his belief that because he did register and did
in the last election he from the
In this he though
his mistake The difficulty
understand that there
the liability the payment of poll The upon point
clear and definite that ought easily qualify
himself voter the citizen register within the prescribed
time Unless he does ensuing
the question of whether he registers nothing
whatever do with the question his liability
poll tax
That liability fixed by the law extends
could by registering qualify himself BY falling qualify
he does not liability for the but he does dancs him
self The tax he in but he ballot
unless he performs the duty placing his registration
roll.
To the young who has written The News subject
pertinent that if he desires fulfill the duties
citizenship he will pay his poll place his registry
and vote according his honest convictions in the election
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-19
A BROKEN TRUST.

Of President Roosevelt the
and those who the dca but his
lciy concerning such combines has been of great value
people already and likely prove of still larger benefit them
The candy of New York the latest feel the
iy AS result of that has decided Of business
be pertinent remark that the decision dissolve
trust operated the president and twelve other officers of
by the courts entered
plea Of guilty charge of conspiracy under
The candy made vigorous and persistent fight but
overwhelmed by the evidence against that its officers pleaded
guilty with the understanding that should be suspended
This particular made of the principal wholesale houses
in the country and its organization of national importance
That could have been broken and practically
its officers should have pleaded guilty indictments for conspiracy
is proof of two facfr that the organization itself lille
gma and second that the laws passed the ecommenda
ton of President Roosevelt for dealing with combines
i've when vigorously and ourageously enforced
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-19

ternational president will be on hand
and In addition TO meeting an OF the
members OF the local will explain TO them
the method by which he proposes TO or
ganize thoroughly all the clerks Of the
city! This will be the first time that he
will have met the union as a body. and
IL is thought that all OF them will be
present.
Activities have already commenced and
Il will need only the cooperation OF all
the members that the work might be per-
feet In addition TO that Il IL said that
the office OF secretary will be vaca ted
Tt is noised about that Mr.. McKenna
who has recently been elected TO the
position. has now 20 resign. owing 10 the
fact that his business for the future will
call him out OF town and he VIII be
unable 10 attend any OF the meetings
with certainty or regularity. II will be
remembered that II was this office which
was so closely contested by the present
only by q very small majority IT is
hoped by many that Miss GIL. though
defeated. will take the position now for
the sake of the local She is conversant
with the position and thoroughly COM
petent. I'm addition to which she was the
second choice of the local by vote.
ADVOCATE LABEL.
In the interest OF the Garment
Workers union and the advocacy OF the
label on all the garments Mr.. Phillip r.
Harris OF District Council No. O. OF Bos-
ton. Is In this city 20 spend the remainder
OF the week. While here he will visit
all the locals Of the city and try TO i'm
press upon them the necessity Of looking
for the union label on all the goods used
Last evening he visited several OF the
locals and was very much eeted with
the reception. He will be present at
most OF those meeting tonight and during
the reainder OF the week He advocates
the label cause for several reasons. First.
wherever the label is used Il means that
the sweat shop system is not In vogue.
again the conditions are being bettered
and the hours for the employees are logi-
cal and II Is assisting orga nized labor
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-19
DIED

BARRoWs- In this city. on the istn
inst. George n. Barrows.
Notice Of funeral later.
eURLINGAME-In this city on the I'tn
inst. Waity. widow OF Charles Bur
llngame. aged 50 years.
Funeral from her late residence, NO.
7ss Broad street. on Friday. Jan ., lsoi'
at ! o'clock q. m. Relatives ana iriehos
are invited 10 attend. Burial private
BUTTS-In this city. on the In INST
sallie Allen Butts. daughter OF saran
NJ. Whiting and the late Franklin
Butts, aged 80 years.
Funeral services from her mother resi-
dence i3 Barnes street. WEDNESDAY tne
2Oth inst. at 2:30 o'clock p. m. Relatives
and friends are invited 10 attend
cARTER-In Phenix. 18TH inst. Alton D.,
son OF Willis u. and Samantha A. Car
ter aged IL years.
Funeral from his fathers residence,
Thursday. the 2lst inst. al 1880 y. IN.
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend.
coe9-In this city. ON the 18th inst.
Hattie O., wife OF Albert $. Cobb and
daughter OF the late Daniel NJ. and
AdalIne Horton. I'm her 42d year
Funeral at her late residence, II Parade
street. Thursday. the 2lst inst. at !
o'clock y. m Relatives and friends are
invited 10 attend. Burial private.
cRAPo-In Fall River. Jan. rs. Pnineas
W. Crapo aged 81 years, months,
days
Funeral at his late residence Blossom
road wednesday, az II o'clock a. m. Rela
tives and friends are Invited 10 attend.
Burial at Maple Grove cemetery. West
port.
FEENERTY- this city, on the 18th
inst. Mary a. tDonahueD Feenerty.
wife of Edward Feenerty. In her isth
year.
Funeral from her late residence. 20
Penn street. Wednesday. Jan. 20th. al
$40 a. m Relatives and friends are In
vited 10 attend.
JOHNSON In this city. i6tn inst. Har-
old Gustaf. son Of Hans @. and Augusta
johnson. aged years. l month. days.
Funeral private.
lApD-In Pawtucket. on the 18th inst,
Loren q. Iadd In his 12d year.
Funeral services at his late residence.
81 Jefferson avenue. Thursday. Jan. 81.
al 1.30 y. m. Relatives and friends are
invited TO attend. Please omit flowers.
LEE-In this city. on the 18th inst. Dan
iel Lee.
Funeral from his late residence. No.
Tallman street. Wednesday. the goth
inst. at 3 a. m. Services at the Cathedral
at $50 a. m. Relatives and friends are
invited 20 attend
MecINrY-In Pawtucket at the rest
dence Of his niece. Mrs. Bernard Nc
Conneu. 23e Pleasant street. on the
18th inst. owen McGinty. in his 73d
year.
olMsrGtD In this city the iith inst
Harriet sheldon. wife Of william n. r.
ni,,ssnad .,A danghfar ~ fh. L.