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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-05-13
Why Women Should Vote


/ believe that women should vote
because she is q different being and
always will have a different work to
do in life than man. She has task
to accomplish; you intrust her with
the most sacred work on earth; you
ask her first to give the country her
children, you ask her to nurture and
care for them, you ask her to instil
into their minds the holiest aspira-
tions that are to guide their nature
in after life, you ask her with her
experience and judgment to look upon
the world with its many social evils
that her mothers eyes see while
yours are blinded, and then you ask
her to believe that it is justice that
her voice should be silent-her action
powerless to guard the interests of her
girls whom men must represent.
You ask her to sit through long,
weary nights rocking the cradle, but
when the child grows up to manhood
you say that she has no right to deal
with those questions that make for
the veal or woe of his future life.
You do not deny that women Ia many
cases by their own labor maintain
the home, that by the sweat Of their
brow do they eat bread, that the
children who go out in life owe their
education, their clothing, the roof
over their heads, to the work Of their
mothers hands; you do not ask the
men Of the state to represent the wO-
men when they have nc one to earn
a living for the children who are
deprived by death Of a father, or de-
serted by a worthless man; but only
when you come to the edge Of the
Rubicon where toll is merged into
privilege and penalties into power,
do you say to the woman; "Stand
back; thus far and no fartheri"
You will never decide what is wo-
mans ability until you give her her
due measure Of responsibility. The
greatest rulers have seen women on
whom has been thrust the weight and
care Of guiding the helm Of State.
Elizabeth, and Victoria, Isabella
Of Spain, Maria Theresa of Austria,
have all been instances Of women
who are capable of fulfilling the
highest duties that devolve on men,
and believe that the men who
tremble today at the consequences Of
the emancipation Of woman may
safely trust her, because in the past
they have found her worthy Of their
highest trusts in the interests Of the
family and the home and with those
wider interests thatequally effect the
home, the Individual and the nation.
Lady Isabel Somerset.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-05-13

AAASOAh AuuAoSS az 0ebey SDuAB
Fourscore and seven years ago our
fathers brought forth upon this con-
tinent new Nation, conceived in
liberty and dedicated to the propos-
tion that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil
war, testing whether that Nation, or
any Nation 50 conceived and so dedi.
Gated, can long endure. We are met
on a great battlefield of that war.
We have come to dedicate portion
of that field as a final resting place
for those who here gave their lives
that that Nation might live. 1t is
altogether fitting and proper that we
should do this. But in a larger sense
we cannot dedicate, we cannot cOnse-
crate, we cannot hallOw this ground.
The brave men, living and dead, who
struggled have consecrated it far
above our power to add or detract.
The world will little note nor long
remember what we say here, but it
can never forget what they did here.
1t is for US, the living, rather to be
dedicated here to the unfinished work
which they who fought here have
thus far 10 Robly advanced. IT Is
rather for us to be here dedicated 10
the great task remaining before us,
that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for
which they gave the last full measure
Of devotion; that we here highly
resolve that these dead shall not have
died IA vain; that this Nation, under
God, shall have a new birth OF free
dom, aud that government Of The
people, by the people aud for the
people shall not perish from the earth.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-05-13
rnosREoTIvE narnovnMnNEa
Money Needed for Bridge 70 Glen,
Seats and Clearing Up

At ia meeting Of the Business Mems
Association Of Milford held last Satur-
day evening committee was appoint
ed to confer regarding improved trans
portation from and 10 Port Jervis. A
committee was also appointed to raise
funds to build a permanent bridge 20
the glen 10 be located just below
Wells mill and to have a single span
subtending the stream. This can be
placed at an elevation which will
ensure IL from ell danger Of high water
and make a permanent structure. It
Is also contemplated 10 do some work
in the way Of clearing out the glen.
This beautiful ramble and retiring
place is one Of the attractions largely
advertised as being an adjunct to the
town and as such Il deserves attention
MIR. II. B. Wells, the owner, kindly
places IL without any charge OF COM
pensation at the disposal Of Milford
citizens and guests and the town
should take pride in making access to
It easy and keeping it in a neat condi-
tion. It is estimated that the cost Of
building the bridge and making
necessary improvements will possibly
reach 5000, and it should not be q
difficult matter to raise this sum.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-05-13
THE RAMslER'S plcEINes
Lawn mowers are busy.

AAuWh AuNWCA1 hit DNeNs
A nice shower followed the street
sprinkler Tuesday.
Our town begins to put on its sum
mer dress BY degrees.
Mrs. X. R. Van Auken is visiting
relatives at Newton, n. J.
DR.. H. E. Emerson made a busi-
ness trip to New York Tuesday.
Shad are very plentiful this spring.
There is almost potato famine.
Did you enjoy the supper in the
Presbyterian church last EVENING"
Louis Rudolph and wife Of Middle
town, N. Y, were in town Monday.
Did you attend the lecture in the
NJ. e. church last Wednesday even
ing?
Mrs. Thos. v. Cole Of Montague
spent Wednesday with friends over
here.
Oscar Wells Of New York spent a
couple Of days up here looking for
trout.
William Beach, former Milford
boy, but now Of Newton, N. j., was
in town this week.
Autos begin to come into town.
There will be more when the Port
Jervis bridge is built.
The Misses Anna and Milie
Youngs of Port Jervis visited rela-
tives in town over Sunday.
Port Jervis will not celebrate, so it
will be up to Milford to get mp some-
thing to amuse the people.
Commissioner f. Vandermark is
very busy having men at work
erecting a new dwelling house.
It is reported that Charles Zimmer-
man of New York has rented one Of
the Fauchere cottages for the sum-
mer.
Extensive Improvements are being
made in the interior Of the Crissman
House. Pierre believes in having
things up to date.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-05-13
70 Queer Grown

Every farmer each year uses more
or less talk not &C 10 print because
crows pull his corn Or-dig 1t out be-
fore It sprouts. Probably the best
thing to use is coal tar. Take about
a tablespoonful for half bushel Of corn
and stir thoroughly in a quart Of hot
water. Pour this on the corn and
stir until the tar Is evenly spread
over the kernels. Spread out and
let 1t dry and the corn can be planted
with 4 planter. Some farmers mix
plaster with the corn. There Is prob
ably no advantage in this except that
plaster has a tendency to draw mois-
aure and In very dry season may
aid to germinate the seed. A crow,
afler be pulls a few hills to sample
the corn, becomes suspicious Of the
bitter taste and warns his friends and
quits, going to some other feld whose
owner thinks II don't pay 10 take
this trouble and prefers swearing to
lltlle work,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-05-13
SLOW work ON Bridge

Wherever the fault or whatever
the reason work on the Barret bridge
at MatamOras is making very slow
progress and 1t Is now admitted by
those in a position to know that the
bridge will not be In passable cOndi-
tlou before July. This is quite dis
couraglng to people here as It may
affect the summer boarding season.
There Is Of course no danger in cross
ing the ferry, but those not familiar
with this method Of transportation
might be timid. The delay, too,
would be annoying. Practically no
work has been done toward com
structing the Pennsylvania abutment.
There is little excavation, but the
matter does not seem to be pushed
with the vim and energy VIC would
naturally expects corporation with
means to prosecute the work and
which Is suffering a loss of many
dollars a day. The money part
should be an incentive to activity il
there were no other reasons for it,
and there are several very excellent
ones. Come, gentlemen, get hustle
on, or possibly the Milford, Mata'
morRs and Port Jervis railroad will
fish its bridge out Of the liver, build
its road and put you out Of business
Possibly
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-05-13
Far East war News

The latest war news from the far
East seems to establish the success
of the japanese troops in several
engagements. The Russians are
retreating and being driven back
toward Harbin and Manchurian
territory is largely now occupied by
the Japs while Korea is almost
entirely under their control. The
Russians have lost much of the
ground for which they contended,
while the Japs have been successful
in gaining what they demanded
Probably one or more fierce and
bloody battles will be fought soon,
but unless the tide of defeat is
turned both on land and sea it
would seem that Russia must before
long retire from conflict in which
so far she has been ou5 generated
and out fought. It Is not proba ble
that the civilized powers will per-
NIT, II they can prevent, the war to
be indefinitely prolonged. nor is it
likeIy that Russia after an over
whelming defeat, such as may soon
occur would continue the struggle
The Japs have shown a skill and
quickness In their maneuvres which
has seemed to tako their antagonists
by surprise. Either Russia was
wholly unprepared for the fight OIL
she is not a match in efficiency and
generalship for the Japs.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-05-13
The Black Knight

The audience room Of the M. E.
church was crowded Wednesday
evening to hear Rev. j. H.. Hector
and the singers who accompanied
him. II anticipations had been
raised to a high degree, as was evil
denced by the large congregation
present, it is safe to assert that no one
was disappointed. The 'Black
Knight is an entertaining speaker.
He is humorous, grave and pathetic
in turn and while he amuses con.
vlnees by his logic and apt and truth
ful illustrations. The singing was
excellent and fully appreciated and
was in keeping with the character Of
the topic Of the evening-prohibltiOn.
those who have an opportunity tc
hear Rev. Hector and the singing
whether they are in sympathy OF
not with the subject miss a great
treat If they do not avail themselves
oft.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-05-13
Real Estate Transfers

Lena A. Talmage, exeeutrix, to
Walter II. Warner, interest Of PAL.
Quick, deceased, in go acres, Milford
township, Abam Horn and james
Alease surveys, s4O5.
Walter H. Warner to George r.
Bosler, assignment Of above deed, 700
acres, 81.
Joseph Lee Poillon to Ann NJ. Poll
lon, interest in lot No. 1856, Milford
borough, 81.
John j. Polll0n 10 Frances M. Poll.
lon, right title and interest to lot No
885, coroner Broad and Ann streets,
Milford, g.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-05-13

Samuel B. Greene Of Stony Ford,
N Y, who recently committed
suicide in . New York hotel, was
formerly Of Monticello and promi-
nently connected with the troubles
which stirred that town a few years
ago, when Rev. David 4. Howell
fgured largely in 80 domestic con.
eerns- Greene secured a divorce
from his wife, who was a Miss
Niven, and subsequently married q
Miss Lizzie Bull Of Orange county.
Howell was divorced from bis wife
and married Mrs. Greene. was de-
posed from the ministry and began
the practice oi law 10 jersey city.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-05-13

Opening Excursion to coney Island
On account ofthe opening Of "Luna
Park" Coney Island, the Largest
Amusement Enterprise on Earth,
embracing 8s acres Of buildings, and
Is, an Amusement Exposition and
every square inch is devoted to fun,
It is larger than the Pan-American,
greater that st. Louis Fair, and to
afford every one an opportunity to
see this great opening day, the Erie
has by special request arranged Ia
run special one dollar excursion to
New York, leaving Port Jervis : a.
m. Sunday, May 10th, arriving in
the City 10 a. m., allowing over nine
hours TO visit Luna Park, as the
special train returning leaves Cham
bers street, New York at 7.45 p. m.
There are other shows by otheI
names, bat only one "Luna Park, y
and you caDnOt afford to miss this
grand opening. Remember the date
Sunday, May 10, train leaving POrl
lervis q. M. and fare only one dol
laF foy the round trip,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-05-13
An Incident Of Appomatto1


There occurred a curious incident
OF which no mention is made In the
books which have treated of the clos
ing scenes at Appomattox. The
muskets of the Confederates were
allowed to remain stacked on the
field. The grass caught fire in some
way and wcs allowed to burn. So
suddenly had the fighting ceased on
the morning Of the 9th that thous-
ands Of the pieces were left loaded.
AS the flames Of the grass crept along
the line of stacked muskeis the guns
were heated to firing heat, and soon
there was incessant popping. The
balls went up into the air almost
straight until the force Of the dis
charge was spent and then dropped
down. To this day the field Of sur
render Is stFewn with these bullets,
and 30 little has AppOmattox been
visited that the balls are easily found.
The firing OF the muskets by the
burning grass was the only salute
that accompanied the surrender,
When Lee had received Grants terms
and accepted them, the firing Of ioC
guns IN token Of victory was begun
but Grant quickly stopped it.-st
Louis Globe Democrat.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-05-13
SUNDAY sohool oreanirsd

Union Sunday School met and re-
organized May 9Th by electing the
following officers;
superintendent William Angle.
Assistant Supt.-Albert GavOille.
SecretaFy-Fank p. Ludwig.
LibrarIan-M Mabel Shannon.
Treasurer-Mrs. A. Gavoille.
Organist-Mrs. A. Gavoille.
TEACHERS
Senior, boys-Wm. Angle.
Senior, girls-Mrs. Ira Case.
intermediate, boys - Albert Ga
voille.
Intermediate, girls-Mabel Shan
non.
Primary-Mrs. a. Gavoille.
Junior, boys-Frank p. Ludwig.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-05-13

Miss Harold of this city has been
badly treated by Lieut.. Col. VIM. l..
Pitcher Of the u. s. A. He paid her
six six months devotion, asked to
marry her, got leave to DO so, had the
wedding day set, and then skipped
out to California. That was very
ungallant, to say the least and seems
conduct unbecoming a gentlemen.
Miss Harold took the matter phil0so-
phically and resumed her clerkship in
the War Department 1t seems the
Lieut. Col. 6 an ancient Pitcher, being
on the wrong side Of fifty. He simply
says he ''changed his mind" f" bat that
excuse belongs exclusively to theothel
sex. Anyhow a Senator and a mem.
Der Of Congress have taken the matter
up in Miss Harrold's behalf and Ga,
secretary Of war IS giving the hckll
Pitcher she third degree. He mus
answer specifically and categorically
why he went hack on Miss Hauoid
and reireated before he was captured
Possibly thia Pitcher went 70 ihe wei
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-05-13

The common green cabbage worm
is the larva Of the common white
butterfly. Spraying the plants when
about half grown with Paris green,
five ounces in ffty gallons Of water,
win do the business for the worms.
This ls a safe remedy,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-05-13

The search for a good man for Vice
President to run on the ticket with
President Roosevelt continues. Sena-
tor Fairbanks Of Ind. declares he is
out of the race. He is looking ahead,
Speaker Cannon, renowned for his
sterling common sense, prefers to be
speaker Of the House Of the people
than to dwell as a non-entity in the
tents Of the Senate. Under no cir
cumstances would he accept the noni-
nation. He says Illinois is a safe
republican state in any event, and
therefore it is not necessary for him to
make a personal sacrifice. He looks
for a republican majority in the next
House, and viii be a candidate for
reelection as Speaker.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-05-13

Since Congress adjourned the White
House has become the political head
center. A few days since Cornelius
N. Bliss of New York dined with the
President, and the question of the
Craftsmanship of the Republican
National Committee was discussed,
but not decided. It is stated that the
position may be offered to Governor
Murphy Of n. j., upon hisreturn from
Europe. 1t has been decided to send
a bakers dozen Of senators into Indiana
to stump that state and enlighten the
people. The best speakers in the
Senate have been ehosen-strong, able,
eloquent and good looking men. The
list includes Senators Allison, Ia,
Lodge, Mass, Spooner and Quarles,
Wis, Nelson and Clapp, MINI, Dolli-
yer, Ia, Foraker, Ohio, Alger, Mich,
CuIlom, H., Dillingham;, VT, Burn
ham, n. H., and possibly McComas o.
Maryland. This is a strong team ano
should cut a big political swath.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-05-13
once too often and the handle may
have got broken.

once too often and the handle may
have got broken.
The Red Cross difficulty which has
been simnerlng and bubbling for n
long time, is now in a fair way Of
being settled. Senator Proctor Of Yer
mont plans that hereafter the Govern
ment may work with the Red Cross.
He would have Congress issue new
charter for the society, providing for a
governing body of eighteen persons,
the President TO be the presiding
officer It is thought Miss Barton will
not oppose this plan. She is scarcely
in position to oppose any plan.
The trial Of Gen. James N. Tyner,
in connection with the postofIle frauds,
is proceeding slowly in this city before
Mr. Justice Pritchard. Your cores
pondent looked into the court room
yesterday and saw big stuffed
armchair containing little, old
enaciated, white headed man, shield
ii by a screen from the spring time
breeze which came in through the
window. Several we'll dressed women
sat near him, and now and then n
,olored man brought him a glass of
water. The General says the strain is
too much for him but he hopes to live
long enough TO hear the verdict. Thus
far the evidence has been technical,
Try and uninteresting to the last
degree. A fat and well fed clerk on
the stand was trying to explain to the
Judge and jury the routine workings Of
a division ofthe pOstoffice department.
There has been no startling evidence
and none is expected 1t will be
enough if the Government makes out a
presumption Of conspiracy, or neglect
Of duty. The people Of Washington
re either too busy or too indifferent to
attend the trial A few lawyers look
in to listen to the wranglings Of the
opposing counsel. Gen. Tyner was
once a congressman and then MEM
ber Of Grants cabinet.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-05-13
Killing Cut Worms

The Department of Agriculture
recommends a poison mash made by
taking 80 pounds wheat bran, quarts
moIasses and 1 pound Paris green.
Put the bran in an old tub, add the
Paris green and mix thoroughly.
Stir the mOlassps in about a gallon Of
warm water and pour over the bran,
stirring until well mixed. Then add
water to make the mass about the
consistency of dough. After the land
is prepared and from three to five
days before the plants are set out drop
tablespoon full OF the mash near
the place where the plant will be
placed. Make the application in the
afternoon as near evening as possible.
Keep chickens and turkeys out OF the
field for d few days. Where only a
few plants are to be set, as in a gard
en-, placing paper around them will
protect from cut worms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15
THEY PROFESS IGNORANCE.
Russians Cannot Understand Why tine
Lena Is at San Francisco.

st. Petersburg Sept. 1.-THE authorities
here are in communication with the Rus
sian consul at San Francisco and with
the captain of thu Lena. hut their infor
nation is not yet complete enough to de
termine the action to be taken. The for
ciSn minister expresses perfect confidence
that the Washington government will deal
justly with the case and apply the rules
of neutrality in an impartial and friendly
spirit.
The admiralty still declares it is without
official adviCos relative to the presence of
the Russian transport Lena at San Fran
cisco. The possibility of her disarma ment
and other kindred questions will not he
discussed and decided until the admiral
ty is in possession of full facts regarding
the situation.
Photographic inquiries. however. have
elected the Information from NladivOStok
that the Lena was sent to the Pacific
with the view of stopping the shipment
of contraband Of var. There is an init
nation also, but this is not official that
several other vessels probably merchant
men, purchased in Germany and convert
cd into armed cruisers, are in the Pacific
States declines to permit the Lena to have
ample time in which to make complete
repairs. without which she could not ven
ture to undertak" a long voyage either
back to NladivoStok or home Ivy way of
Cape Horn. il seems probable that Russia
will acGuiesce to the decision to diSarm
her. Their" is no disposition h"rr to crit
icSe the course Of the United States
patches
The fact that the Vladvostok prize
court has cCnao mred that portion of the
cargo Of thu British steamer Caichas CON
signed to japanese ports is natural Sc
onclIce to tn" interruption Of the Russian
prize regulations made by the court in the
case Of tn" Portland u ASihttc Line
steamer Arihil and other vessels. and
does not affect the ultimate decision by
the admiralty court which will put into
effect the notifications already decided
upon in principle by the commission hero
along lines favoring the American and
British contentious.
Ambassador Mccormick has completed
arrangements to send about So refugee
Japanese collected to Germany. whence
they will be shipped home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15
FIRST HONORS.
New York Riflemen Carry Off Palm /,
Competition.

New York. Sept. 14.-New York rifle
men carried off first honurs again. to-
d"y, in a military target competition AT
the CrcedmOor range.
Six members of the list Piedmont
wen the $500 trophy. presented bv E. A.
'rulkshank, ana $15 i'll cash, constitute
ing the leading prize in the Cruikshank
trophy match. The winning score was
'6' out of a possible $50. The team rep
resehtlng the 1st Regiment. National
Guard of the state of New Jersey. fin
lshed 4 close second, with 563 The sec
ond prize was $50 The third prize. So
was captured by the eth Regiment Of
New York.
Two teams from the United States
Marine Corps engaged in the contest
and made good scores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-15
CAPTURE AND SINK HER
Is Engand's Orders If Lena Molests
Any BRUSH Vessel.

Victoria, e. c., Sept. 14.-H. NJ. S.
Grafton, flagship of the Pacific squad
ron, which left here some days ago to
get her annual heavy gun practice at
COmOX, has returned Unexpectedly to
Esquimalt, making the trip under
forced draught and in record time. She
is now in Esquimalt harbor, getting
ready for sea.
The cause of the GraftOn'S return is
connected with the sudden appearance
of the Russian cruiser Lena in San
Francisco. 1t is understood the Grafton
is under cabied orders from the British
admiralty to protect British shipping
on the American side of the Pacific at
all costs. 1t depends upon the decision
of the United States government re-
garding the Lena whether the Grafton
will proceed south to watch her and if
any British merchantmen be moleSted,
capture and sink her.
Should the American governments
decision be an order to the Lena to quit
San Francisco harbor within "a hours,
it IS expected the Grafton will leave
ESQuilnaIt harbor at her best speed
with the object of intercerting the
Russian vessel off the California coast
All shore leave of her officers and men
of the Grafton has been Indefinitely
suspended.