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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-04-01
Brief Comment

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The beef trust has announced an
other advance in prices.
MIR. Bryan is eight years older than
when first we knew him. He has
made money.
The Russian ships seem to have
remarkable luck in finding the exact
location Of some OF the japanese
mines.
Anyway Mr.. Hearst is going to
practically demonstrate that the presi-
dency of the United States cannot
be bought
The earthquake which shook things
up in Minnesota the other day was
regarded as an unusually early cam
paign outbreak.
The hunting season is not yet over.
The democrats are cunning energeti-
calIy and the quarry is running for
cover at every turn.
John l.. Webster's vice presidential
boom should not become confused or
mixed with the Webster Davis fiat
building propaganda.
The attempt of the New York
World to impeach President Roose-
velt has not yet received the undivid-
ed support of the country.
The people of South Carolina by
refusing to nominate James H. Till
man have risen perceptibly in the
opinion of the country.
Now that Bryan thinks that Hearst
is TT to be president, it will be recalled
that Bryan held the same opiAion
about William Jennings Bryan.
The machine democratic politicians
in Missouri are doing their best tc
down district attorney Folk who i.
walking rough shod over the Missouri
DoOdlers.
A majority Of the platforms are
getting ready to "point with pride. -
The others will have the usual "view
with alarm" "a confirmed demo
cratic habit.
The Hearst boom joke is beginning
to develop into a serious reality
among the democratic leaders who
have been working up variou;
schemes for party harmony.
Mr. Bryan is reported to be suffer
ing from a throat trouble. Tn,
Washington Post remarks that h,
has suffered for a long time from
breaking out around the mouth.
Mr.. Bryan has divided the demo
Gratis into two classes, the regular
and the reorganizers. If there arr
any who are not entirely sure wher
they belong they should apply a
once for information.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-04-01
Lehieh universitv Reeistsr

, The Register of Lehigh University,
South Bethlehem, Pa, just issued,
copies Of which may be had on appli-
cation, shows the attendance of 615
students from "a States and 10 foreign
countries. There are 81 in the teach
ing staff.
13 four-year courses of instruction
are offered at the University: the
Classical Course, the Latin-Scientific
Course, the courses in Civil, Mechani-
cal, Marine, Metallurgical, Mining,
Electrical and Chemical Engineering,
Analytical Chemistry, Geology Ply
sizes and Electrometallurgy.
Z A list of graduates ofthe University,
1904 in number during the 3s years of
its existence, indicates that this insti-
tuition is exerting very marked influ-
ence on the industrial development Of
the United States, and also of foreign
countries.
Provision is made for worthy and
needy students whereby tney may
postpone payment of tuition until after
graduation.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-04-01

A Floral Map Of the United States
The exhibit Of the Bureau of Plant
Industry of the United States at the
st. Louis Exposition win be one of
the most interesting exhibits at the
fair. Work has already been COM
menced upon the making of the mon
ster map of the United States, to
form a greater portion Of the exhibit.
Mr.. d. A. Brodie, an expert in the
employ Of the Plant Department, is
experimenting the work Of laying
out the map, though the United
States government board appointed
by congress to represent the Federal
government at the exposition will
have charge Of the appropriation Of
$4,000. The map will cover six acres,
and each state is to be outlined by
cinder path. The entire area has
already been underlaid with wooden
drains, plowed deep and planted in
eOw-peas as fertilizers. In each state
reservation will be shown plants
grown in that sate. Where the
climatic conditions Of st. Louis forbio
the growing Of plants out Of doors,
Ihey viii be grown under glass.
Cotton, tobacco and sugar cane are to
be shown in the Southern states,
orange and pineapple IN Florida, and
corn and wheat in the Middle states.
No attempt will be made to show the
principal waterways of the United
States. The waste places on the
margin Of the map, resulting from
Irregular coast lines, will be used for
plant exhibits Of various kinds, show
ing plants grown around the world.
Men in the employ Of the Bureau Of
Plant Industry are now securing the
world in search Of grassesand plants
10 be shown 10 visitors at the exposi-
lion. One patch Of ground is be
devoted TO cereals, another to poison
GUS plants, another to fiber, and still
another to seed production, grasses,
lplant breeding, etc. A school Of
gardening will also be a portion Of
this exhibit. School children living
in ST. Louis win attend to a model
school garden to be furnished by the
government. Prizes are to be award.
ed 10 the most apt pupils at this
school. School gardens are now be-
coming more and more popular. The
map is located ON e sloping hil, and
adioins the agricultural and horticul-
tural exhibits and buildings. It may
be seen from any portion Of the main
exposition grounds. and win be one
of the instructive and beauty spots Of
the fair
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-04-01
OBITUARY
mrs. ELLA B. FuLMER


Mrs. Ella Bennitt, widow of the
late DIR. Philip F. Fulmer, died at
Atlantic City, New Jersey, where
she was temporarily staying for her
health, early last Sunday morning.
She resided during the winter in
Philadelphia and some weeks ago
suffered a stroke Of paralysis, when
she went to the sea shore with hopes
to recuperate.
She was born in Elmira, n. Y,
and was a daughter of Wilson w.
and Mary, Tuttle, Bennitt. Her
paternal ancestors came from Con-
necticut and were prominent citizens.
May %, 1865, she married DR.. Full
mer and since then has lived at
Dingmans where her husband was
proprietor Of the noted High Falls
Hotel.
Mrs. Fulmer was highly educated
woman Of fine mind and vivacious
temperament. Her sprightly ways
and charming conversational powers
were magnets which attracted many
friends who viii deeply mourn her
departure. The remains were
brought 10 her late home Monday,
the funeral occurred Wednesday and
interment in Milford cemetery. She
is survived by one daughter, Mana
b., and one son, Philip f., JP.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-04-01
LOCAL AND PERSONAL NOTES

Mrs. J. G. Warner visited friends
in Hackensack, N. j., this week.
Adam Keller and son Of Brooklyn
were recent guests at Villa Seitz.
Miss Leila White entertained a
number Of her friends Tuesday even
ing.
William Hubbard has removed from
town to the Marvin tenant house at
Hickory Grove.
Paul Humbert, wife and son Of
Brooklyn have returned to their
cottage on upper Watershed.
George slawson and wife, who have
spent several weeks visiting at Attle-
boro, Mass, returned home a few
days ago.
Sheriff Gregory, accompanied by
George r. Quick, started Monday
morning with Bartlett Smith for the
Eastern Penitentiary.
A number Of friends gave a sur
prise party to Rupert Mills last
Saturday evening the occasion being
to honor his 2lst birthday which fell
on Sunday.
The Misses Bigelow, who last sea-
son occupied the Sykes cottage will
occupy this year the house formerly
owned by E. S. Wolfe on High
street.
John r. Thornton has rented the
Flintoft Hotel at Branchville, N. j.,
and will take possession next Mon
day. His son Charles will become
manager and proprietor~of the Dim-
mick House here.
Among those here for their Easter
vacation are Harold Armstrong and
Henry and Edna Klaer from Blair
Han, Clyde Kipp from the East
Stroudsburg Normal, Iancelot Wilson
Of New York and John Degen, en-
ployed at the Waldorf Astoria.
DIR. Charles Beattie, who for forty
years has been pastor Of the Second
Presbyterian church of Middletown,
has rendered his resignation. Con-
tinued i'll health is ascribed as the
reason. He is well known here, his
father having been pastor in the sixties
Of the Presbyterian church in Milford,
and Dr. Beattie has several times
visited and made addresses here.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-04-01
THE WASHINGTON LETTER

Congress, as well as the Executive,
has had many difficult and perpIexing
questions to contend with, and it has
required much tact, wisdom and
patience to meet them. Many Of the
problems have been solved; Others
have been postponed to a more con-
yenient season; while a few remain to
vex political parties. On the whole
legislation has proceeded with COM
mendable rapidity, and with caution.
It is extremely difficult to introduce
new measures and transform them
into laws, or indulge in any expert
mental Legislation, in the face Of a
presidential campaign. If many good
measures fail the public viii under
stand that it is not that they are Of
themselves bad, but because Congress
hesitates to expend large sums when it
is necessary Rto practice economy to
retain the confidence Of the people
The Post Office bill made slow progress
through the House, and was closely
scrutinized, a result to be expected
since so many congressman still feel
sore over the Bristow report. Pubi-
shers Of papers are anxious that rural
delivery carriers may be allowed to
distribute the fruit Of the press. BY
the close vote of SO to 80, out of a
total membership of 4S0, the House
agreed to give the Southern Railroad
a subsidy of S142, 728.75 to carry fast
mails from Washington to New
Orleans via Atlanta. Chicago is to be
allowed 800, 600 for mail service in
its underground tunnel system. A
general investigation of the Postoffice
has again been voted down in the
House, but in the Senate the demo
crats have given notice that they pro-
pose to assume an aggressive attitude
in favor Of an investigation. The
proposition to give a steamship COM
pany S45, 900 a year to carry the mails
to the island of Tahiti, ga pinhead in
the Pacific" has been rejected. At
the close Of yesterdays debate, the
pOstofiice appropriation bill passed the
House to the great relief Of republi-
cans.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-04-01
THE RAMBlER'S PIcKINes

Some Of our residents intend to
take in the beauties of New York
Sunday.
A. S. Dingman will build an addi-
tion to his store on Broad street.
When completed he will add dry
goods, etc, to his stock.
The ice has broken in the Delaware
at last, and what is best 1t did no
damage here and the bridge still
stands
II. and l.. Co. No. held their
regular meeting Wednesday even
ing. There was motion presented
to limit the number Of members.
Spring is assurediy coming. Pete
has his hair cut and his whiskers
shaved off.
There will be considerable chang
ing of residences in town this spring.
F. F. Seitz has announced himself
as candidate for sheriff. Pretty
soon there will be more.
The bill which was introduced in
the New Jersey legislature to have
all the executions take place in Tren-
ton state prison was vetoed by the
governor Tuesday afternoon.
Before another week Geo. Jaeger
will know whether his appeal will do
any good or not.
Jim Bennett, the farmer of the
Port Jervis Gazette, is in New York
afflicted with heavy cold.
The Halfway House has a new
landlord. Maurice Quinn has gone
to Matamoras.
By the report of the Boro auditors
it appears there is poor money
enough left to take care of the poor
this year without levying any poor
tax,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-04-01
Held without Bail

John Steltz, who was arrested for
supposed murder Of Mrs. O'Keefe at
Hawley, has been bound over to
await action Of the Wayne county
Grand Jury. The day after the
crime was committed he left Hawley,
came to Port Jervis, then here, and
then went up to Shohola where he
worked some days for Matt Hinkle
under the assumed name of John
Smith. II was proven that he was
al the OKeefe place late in the after
noon the day Of the murder. The
woman kept speak easy 70 which
numbers Of rather disreputable char
acters resOrted.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-04-01
Damage by Ice

Ice in the river went out last Satur-
day. At Cochecton considerable dam
age was done the town. Several
houses were pushed from their founda-
tions and many were flooded. Two
spans Of the suspension bridge were
carried away. The ice crowded with
such force as to push one of the piers
from its foundation. At Milanville
the pressure against the middle pier of
the bridge was so great as to move it
bodily down stream from its rock
foundation and allow the New York
span to fall. The lower part Of Port
Jervis was partially flooded. Theja
Of ice reached and passed here Sunday
night about midnight but did no
damage. The gorge below had pre-
vi0usly gone out and the river was
mObstructed.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-04-01

The great Chinese question will soon
occupy public attention. The Exclu-
sion Treaty with China expires by
limitation on the 27th of December.
As China has formally denounced the
treaty a new one win have to be
formulated which will be acceptable
to both countries. It is claimed that
many great employers of labor are in
favor Of admitting the Chinese, and
that new exclusion treaty has no
chance Of again being ratified. 1t is
already proposed to import some 40, 600
Chinese into the canal zone of Panama
to dig the big ditch, which can hardly
be constructed without their aid. We
spend millions in missions for the con-
version of the Chinese. What stulifi-
cation to say they may be good enough
for heaven but not good enough for
the United States.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-04-01
oonferenee Annointments

The Newark M. r. Conference
made the following appointments for
the ensuing year to near by places;
Port Jervis-Rev. Wesley Martin.
Newton-Rev. w, A. Chadwick.
Matamoras-Rev. W. II. Breverly.
Milford-V. A. Wood returned.
Newark, DE Groat church, Rev.
W. r. Neh.
Rev. Charles M. Anderson is the
new presiding elder Of this district.
Milford and Dingmans were trans
ferred from the Jersey City to the
Paterson district,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-04-01

Easter Sunday N. 2. Excursion 81.
April 3rd, Faster Sunday, the Erie
win run a popular one dollar excursion
leaving Port Jervis at a. M. arriving
in City at 10 a. m. allowing over nine
hous IN which to take IN the sights Of
Greater New York, and the special
Easter services at an the great church,
es, as the special train returning leaves
Chambers Street, New York, at 7 AS
p. m. and jersey City at 6 P. M,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-04-01

There is still much controversy and
indecision in the House over the
proposed impeachment and trial Of
Judge swayne of Florida. 1t is feared
that ifs trial is begun it may continue
for long while and postpone the
adjournment Of Congress. And there
is doubt about the verdict. Since the
charges against the Judge have been
given to the House by the committee
he should either be vindicated, OF
found guilty. It would be ungracious
and inequitable to legislate him out OF
office without AN investigation. The
Judge has fled brief in which he
denies the charges.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-04-01

Cheap Excursion to Pacific Coast se7
On account Of the General Con-
ference 'of Methodist Episcopal
church at Los Angeles, Cal. and the
National Association Of Retail
.Grocers Of the United States 30 be
held at San Francisco. Cal. in May
1904 the Erie will sell special exour-
sion Iickets from Port Jervis TO San
Francisco or Los Angeles. Cal.
April 22nc to 9oth, 1904, both inolu-
sive good TO return up to June Soth,
1903 at the low rate Of s67 for the
round trip. 10
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-04-01

Judge Everton J. Conger of Mon
tana, being entirely disabled by a
stroke Of paralysis, has applied for a
pension of 500 per month. At the
time of the assassination of Abraham
Lincoln, in Washington, Conger was
Lieut.. Col. Of the District Of Column
bia Cavalry. He had command of
the detachment which started in pur-
suit Of Wilkes Booth, and tracked him
to the GaTet farm. Booth would have
been taken alive by Conger but for the
fact that as he tried to escape from the
burning barn he was shot by Boston
COrbett. Before this event Col. Con-
ger had served in the war in w. Va,
where he received a wound which
injured his spinal column, causing a
partial paralysis Of the lower limbs.
Your correspondent knew him inti-
mately then while he was under
treatment at a sanitorium. He re-
covered and Immediately rejoined his
command in Washington, and was
technically the capturer Of Booth. He
received a portion of the large reward
offered by President johnson.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-04-01
mAx1ms AND VERSE

exceeded BY his new requests.
The sun sometimes shines the bright
est when the storm is the nearest.
The human being will eat things
that a horse can't and hog won't
BY argument man learneth much.
1t is contagious to be forever among
fools.
Eternal Salvation can not be bought
Yea, an thousand library gifts will
not suffice.
The best legacy we can leave our
children is a proper education and a
love Of home.
1t is far easier 10 find young head
on old shoulders than an old head on
young shoulders.
Law was once founded on common
sense. We infer then that politics
were still unborn at that time.
You may pay a substitute to take
your place in time Of war, but remem-
Der the devil accepts no substitutes.
The smallest fraction that was ever
computed is gigantic when comparing
the length Of a whole day to eternity.
We pay our debt Of gratitude to our
parents for our rearing by having the
same burden cast upon us at later
day.
1t is a difficult matter for the heart
to claim a clear title to virtue, when
vice has held it 50 long by peaceable
possession.
Where can we find a sorrow so great
as the sorrow of death of those dear to
us For it no recompense has ever
been found.
+
If some people had a pair of wings
suddenly fastened to them, they would
soon wear them out flying amongst
their neighbors.
If man had but the knowledge he
could produce any liquid or solid sub
stance that exists upon the earth, solely
from the properties of the air
y
Can an Atheist be called a sane man
after he has heard the beautiful songs
Of several birds trying to gladden. the
heart of man. Surely he must have a
SOUL
1t is our place to find the cold and
the warm spots Of every mans heart.
The greatest criminal that ever lived
has warm spot. in his heart some
where.
If most men would die as soon as
they had outlived their usefulness,
their memory would be looked up to
with greater reverence. How un-
grateful our own flesh and blood are
sometimes.
Some men are fortunate no matter
what they associate themselves with,
while Others with still greater reason
ing and energy fail in almost all things.
1t can truly be said that certain
amount Of individual spiritualism fol-
lows each person throughout life.
Although the greater part of the
earth seems civilized yet wars between
nations with the slaughtering of inno-
cent men at stake seems the most
barbarous inheritance that primitive
man could have bequeathed us. The
stronger the nation the greater the
barbarity.
Do not let a bad temper rule you.
The greatest Of crimes have been
committed by persons of otherwise
high moral standing and respect, who
in a moment Of passion blast their
whole lives through a little thought
lessness. They do not realize what
they have done until they hear the
clang Of the iron gate as it closes
behind them making them prisoners,
perhaps forever.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-04-01
An EASTER CAROL.

Soon we shall hear the Easter Bells
As they ring out their tidings Of joy
For Christ has arisen and ascended on high
Where no more torture and cares willannoY
His life and his efforts he gave for mankind
Aud his blessings he gives to both you and
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-04-01

The Civil Service comes in for its
share of criticism every little while.
Admiral Walker says he is a believer
in it if it does not apply to him and
the work he has to do in Panama.
Senator spooner speaks of the 'slow
and uncertain process Of civil service
examinations" Senator Platt OF
Conn. thinks men who are to teach
the Indians do not need a civil service
examination. Senator Hoar says the
whole object Of the civil service com
mission is 70 make more equitable
distribution Of patronage among the
different states. The immense clerical
force has been greatly improved by it,
bat itself is in process ofimprovement
Let us have patience and watch.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-04-01

After considerable hesitation it has
been decided that the canal Commits
sion will have headquarters at Panama
instead Of Washington. This is IN
accordance with the Presidents desire
who does not wish 70 have the COM
mission thousand miles away from
It's work. Admiral Walker and Gen.
Davis will giyeth their entire attention
to the business The commission is to
be attached as a new bureau 70 the
war department and It Is proposed, on
account of the unhealthiulness Of the
climate, 70 rotate all white employees,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-04-01

WANTED-A man for general work.
w Must understand the care of
horses. Address DIR. r, G. BARcK.
LAY, Milford, Pa,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-04-01

None Of the good road bills proposed
are likely to pass at this session Of
Congress, although they have very
strong backing. The sum Of s24, 0OO,-
600 was asked for to be divided among
the states according to population. 1t
is pointed out that during the past
fourteen years there has been a balance
Of trade in favor Of farm products of
"a, SOC, 100000. AS it costs more for
the farmers to haul their products over
dirt roads than it does for theraiToads
to carry the produce to market, it
would seem as if the farmers, VINO are
anxious for good roads, should receive
some consideration.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-04-01

giving them tenmonths on the isthmus
and then three months in states.
The Department Of Commerce and
Labor, through the Bureau Of Corpora
tons, has begun an investigation Of
the Beef Trust. 1t will try to discover
the cause of the difference in prices
between beef on the hoof and dresser
beef on the hook. There is a wide
margin of profit for somebody. Either
the cattle raiser get too little or the
consumer pays too much. Publicity
as regards the facts ascertaiued will be
avoided for the present, and it will
remain for the President to publish
them The Government is also CON
sidering eight cases for violations Of
the Antitrust and Interstate Conn
merce law.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-11-15
GOOD SPIRITS.

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