Gomrs Office Nov 1 00 LMTlLV VOL. VI. MILFOKD, PIKE COUNTY, PA., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1900. NO. o THE WASHINGTON LETTER. LOSS IN POPULATION. PERSONALS. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS. BRIEF MENTION. THE LOCAL PAPER. THE RAMBLERS PICKINGS. . 1 I. . Xsy (From Our Regular Correspondence ) Washinhton. D. C, Nov. 28, 1900. Senators Allison, Hiinua, Spooner, Hale, McMillan, Elkins, and Wolcott each a niin of wide experience in both business and politics, compose the steering committee that will ar range and direct the Republican leg islative programme in the Senate, which must be arranged with more care than that for the House, where an order from the committee on rules can, At any time, limit the de bate and set a time for voting on a measure. With such pilots in charge, there is no probability hardly a possibility that any mis takes will bo made in the Senate end at this session of Congress. The Nicaragua canal bill, which passed the House at the last session is al ready provided for, the Senate hav ing agreed that it. should be taken up, Deo. 10 and given the right of way until disposed of. Which of the more important bills will follow will be decided by the steering com mittee, bnt the decision will depend to an extent upon which g.it thrcngh the House first. Although the shipping bill is already nHn the Senate calendar, aud the several propositions for an army reorgani sation bill were carefully gone over by the Senate Military committee at the last session, it is likely that the House will be given an opportunity to pass both before they are brought before the Senate. It is the expressed intention of the Repulicans leaders of the House to pass the army bill and tho ship ping bill lefore the holiday recess, although one or both may be refer, red to a caucus first. Chairman Hull, of the House Military Commit tee, has been in Washington nearly a week conferring with the President, War Department officials and army officers on the details of the army bill, upon which his committee will get to work this week, in order that it may be reported to the House at the earliest possible moment. Representatives Payne, Dalzell and Hopkins, acting as a sub-committee of the House Ways and Means Committee, have completed the first djaft of a bill to rednoe the internal revenue taxation. The bill will not be made public until ap proved by the oommittea, and possi bly not until it is reported by the House, which which will be during the first week of the session, but it is practically known that it deals al most exclusively with the stamp taxes which have proven a source of worry and inconvenience, al though cheerfully paid by the public because it was known that the mon ey was needed by the government, and tnat it does not touch the tax on beer or any kind of tobaoco. The beer and tobaoco interests have al ready begun to howl, but the com mittee will probably stand by the work of the sub-committee. In ac cordance with the advice of Becre tary Gage, the aggregate reductions made by the bill, will be inside of $30,000,000 a year. President McKinley and Seoretary Hay addded another to the several diplomatic triumphs they ha ve scored for the TJ. 8. in connection with the Chinese troubles when they took th- inititative in breaking the ddadloek Into which the foreign ministers at Pekin have gotten themselves, by suggesting to the other powers that the negotiations be taken ont of the hands of the foreign ministers and that an international commission be assembled outside of China, prefer ably at The Hague, for the purpose ol agreeing upon the demands that the powers shall make upon China Favorable replies have already lieen received from several of the powers and it is considered probable that the suggestion will be acted up m. It is not the idea of the President that there should be any negotia tions with China at all, but that the international Commission shall de termine what demands it would be fair and reasonable to make upon China, and that China shall theu lie notified to comply with them. He believes that something between the punishment of the Chinese govern ment wishes so administer to those who instigated the Boxer troubles and the wholesale beheading of prominent men demanded by some of the powers will be about right aud that the money indemnity shall be fixed at a figure that China can pay, rather than at the impossible mount named by Germany. Pike seems destined to grow small er in population each decade unless some measures ave taken to ineiease it. The sumo fact Is trite of several interior counties where the loss in at tributed to destruction of the forests and a consequent moving of Inhabi tants. The remedy of reforesting and obtaining a fresh timber supply is oven if adopted, very slow. There seems to le a present tendency, on account of the low rates of interest, for capital 1o seek investment in lands. It isolaimod that while a farm yields a comparatively small gain yet on the whole it is more satisfact ory and surer than many other forms, and that this will have ft tendency to cause investors to seek lands. The West no long oilers the same inducements as formerly. The land has lost much of its feitility and must now be fed as in the Kant. The large cattle ranges are broken up anil feed ing must prevail. This mine nearly equalizes the positions of the Eastern and Western farms with respect to the cost of production and affords the smaller fanners here better opportun ity to compete. Our lands aie well adopted to sheep raising which, if practically pursued, Is . profitable. Small fruits can be abundantly pro duced, and the dairy business, if a creamery whs accessible, would pay. No doubt people in every business must be satisfied wiih small profits and only those whocateful'y and intel ligently manage succeed in making a profit at all. Good farmers, men w ho are sober, steady aud competent, are being sought as superintendents of fauns at good wages. There Is afield for young men who will fit them selves for such situations and it w ill become wider each year. There is in this county and country a dearth of sober, enterpiising, industrious young men who will rent or manage a farm and work it to the advantage of himself and his landlord. For those who can and will do this there aie many excellent opportunities. HYMENEAL. GII.MORK ALEXANDER. A pretty home wedding took place recently at the residence of Mrs. Thqs. Foster, 32(J Pavoniu Avenue, Jersey city, when her sister. Miss Clara Olivia Gilmore, was married to Wellesley Elmer Alexander, former ly of Dingman's Ferry, Pa. The bouse was tastefully decorated with palms, smilax and white rosses. Miss Jeanette Gilmore, a sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, and Charles Alexander, a brother of the groom, was best man. The bride wore a gown of whiteswissover while taffeta, and carried a bouquet of bridal roses. The bridesmaid wore a gown of white organdie and can led a bouquet of pink roses. The bridal party marched into the parlor to the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march, played by Miss Min nie Knox. The ceremony was per formed by Rev. lienjatiiiii Otto under a floral bell. The gifts were numer ous and handsome. After uu extend ed tour through New York state and Pennsylvania, Mr. and Mrs. Alexan der will take up their residence at 293 Eighth stieet, Jersey city. Among the guests were: W. Gil more and wife, J. Simonson aud wife, W. Keeler and wife, T. Foster and wife, J. Knox, II. Boh-ens, Mrs. Mary Davis, Mrs. Jessie Gilmore, Mrs. Allen llornbek, Miss Libbie Harris, Miss Dora Drake, Miss Etta Hosier, Miss Jessie Foster, Miss El la Westbrook, of Dingman's Kerry Pa.; Miss Dora Drake, Miss Jeunette Gil more, Miss Minnie Kno::, V. Len ard, G. Bouruique, J. Funk, W. Gil more, C. Alexander, Mr. Monroe., T. Dully, J. Duffy, J. Muiphy, Mr. auJ Mrs. A. Wright, Mis. W. II. Gilmore. Messrs. Charles Foster and Thom as Hague acted as ushers. frpread Lik Wil ifire When thiujrs urn "the ! st become "the best selling." " they A bra- bain Har a leading druggist, of Bel leville, O., writs: "Elect rio Bitters ure the best selling Infers 1 have handled in 20 years. You know why f Most diseases begin in disorders of the stoiuaeh liver, kidneys, bowels, blood aud nerves. Electric Bitters tones up the stomach, reuulates liv er, kidneys and bowels, purifies the blood, strengthens the nerves, hence cures mulitudes ot maladies. It builds up the entire system. Puts uew life and vigor into any weak, sickly, run-down man or woman. Price 60 cents. Sold by all druggist. Buth makers and circulators of counterfeits ooinmitt fraud. Honest nieu will not deceive you iuto buy ing worthless counterfeits of De Witt's witch hazel salve. The orig inal is infallible for curing piles, in juries, eczema aud bkiu diseases. Mrs. A. A. Van A nken isenjoying a visit with her sister at Newton. Misses Ilattie nnd Etta Decker, after a visit of two weeks in New ton, N. J., are home. William Howell, of Dover, N. J., wan registered at the Crissmnn House a day this week. Arthur Roe, of Branchville, N. J., visited the family of John C. West brook, over last Sunday. A marriage license basbevn issued to Milton S. Piersoh and Miss Nonna R-nke both of Blooming Grove. M. M. Treadwell, Esq , and T. 8. Mangan, of Hawley, Pa., transacted business at theoonnty sent, Tuesday. Miss Bertha Williamson, after a visit at Baltimore and Washington of several dnys, returned Wednes day. Mrs W. V. Hilliard, who with her son, Barton, is spending the winter in New York, spent Thanksgiving in town. Dr. John Ko'ly has been confined ed to his room for some time with n severe cold which does not seem to improve. Dr. Hughes, of Brooklyn, and Charles Mayno, of Now York, were guests at Hotel Sohanno, a few days this week. M'ss Lilii Van Etten, of Bridge port, Ct., arrived in town Wednes day evening for a short visit with her family. George Holbort, of Lackawnxen n brothor and R. W. Kelly brother- in law, of Kimbles, attonded the funer al of Mrs. Moses Colo to day. Miss Maud Dewitt has been pro moled from tin, telephone office here to the Port Jervis Central. Clarence Dewitt will have charge in this place. Mrs. Grace LoreauT, of F atbush. L. I., a daughter, nnd S. L., Van Akin, of Lackawaxen, a brother, at tended the funeral of the late Mrs. J. C. Hissam. Miss Lydia Brown, who attended the C. E. Convention at Philadel phia last week, and visiiod friends at Trenton and other points in New Jersey, is again at homo. Among those who speut Thnnks. giving day here were Robert Struth ers, and son Vivian, John Gourlny, Norman Harsell and Arthur Sullivan Harry nnd Howard Reed, nnd Chas. Brink. M. C. Nyce wife, son Joseph and daughter Edith, of Bushkill, J. Ed. Nvce and wife, of Esypt Mills, and S. G. Van Der Deck wife and daugh ter, of Hackensack N. J. were guests with friends in town yestordny. Mrs. Jack Wilmerding, a daugh ter of the Vanderbilt Allen, who re sided here for several years, has gone on a stage in vaudeville performance. She was for a time an inmateiof Bloom- ingdale asylum and has had quite a sensational career. Her reason for adopting the stage is that her fortune is gone and that she has now leas than $ 1,000. MltS. ELIZABETH COLE. Mrs. Cole, widow of the late Mos es Cole died at her home in Monta gue, N. J., Monday Nov. ' 28 aged over 75 years. She was a daughter of Joseph G and Kabra Brown Hol bort and was born ard spe-t her early days in Lackawaxen. In June 1847 she married and removed to the farm which has since been her home. She is survived by eight children Mary, Jane, William, Thomas, Martha wife of Edward Bevan, Ophelia, Ella, Grant and John and three brothers Georga and Franklin Holhert, of Lackawaxen, John, of Starlight, and one sister, Mary wife of Randal W. Kelly, of Kimbles Ta. The funeral was held from her late residence to day. Unclaimed Letters Liist of unclaimed letters remain ing n the post olfice at Milford for week ending Deo. 1, 1900. Gents J. P. Sindall, John A. Wheeler, C. T W. William's. Ladies Miss Kitie Lear, Miss Hes ter Jennings. Persons claiming the above will please say "Advertised" and give date of this list. C'HAKLES LATTIMORB, P. M. Feelings of safety pervade the household that uses one minute rough cure, the only harmless reme dy that produces immediate results. It is infallible for coughs, colds, croup and all throat and lung trou bles. It will prevent consumption. See the new flower pots and jardi uiers at W, & G Mitchells. tf Whether Pennsylvania shall get one or two additional members of Congress or not any will jiot be de termined until Congress has fixed the new ratio based upon the recent cen sus, until then it Is idle to discuss as some of onr contemporaries are doing the piospect that this county or that will become a district by Its self, or what section will be benefited. There is a possibility Congress may not act upon this matter in time for the Legislature of any State to take it up and dispose of it the coming inter. i;There is very small prob ability that the Legislature to inert at llarrisburg- in January- will make a Congressional leapportionment. It will hiudly have the daltl in season, and the obligation to redlstrict the State for Congressmen is not imposed upon the Legislature by constitution al mandate, as the duty of making a State Senatorial and Representative reappointment immediately aftereach United States decennial census. For IheLcgislative apportionment the way is nien and the Legislature cannot well fail in the performance of its duty. Should the 6tate got additional Congressmen thev would be chosen on the ticket at large, in all proba bility, uutil the next succeeding Legislature could rearrange the dis- triots. Pennsylvania has had rath, or more than its share of experience in electing members at large. An election of one or more members in that manner is almost inevitable for it single eleotion when a Stato gets idditionnl members and the Legis lature does tiot meet every year : 'nit there is no excuse for allowing it to go longer. Alter the census of 1870 Pennsylvania got three addi tional members, and in 1872 elected them on a ticket at large. The Leg ialature in 1873 reapportioned 'the State and the members were there after elected from districts. The ratio of representation fixed after the consus of 1880 gave the State one additional Congressman, but it was not until 1887 that there was a reapportionment. The addl tional Congressman was chosen on it ticket at large at 'three successive elections because' the Legislature failed to redlstrict the State. After the census of 1890' two more Con gressmen wore allotted to this State and these we are still electing on a licket at large, nearly ten years aft er the Legislature should have made a reapportionment. We do not be lieve there will be any great baste on the part of soma political inter ests to secure ti ' reapportionment now any more than there has been in the past. Failure to rediatrict the State promptly, however, is a grave in justice to some sections. This can be seen in the fact that for nearly ten years Philadelphia and Alle gheny counties have each heen en titled to one Congressman mere than they have bad. Phila. Press. Warning to Reformers. The country editor who starts out to reform the world will have A dif ficult Job on his ' hands, says the Walkerton (Ind.) Independent. A local newspaper should stand up for tho right, but it should not shoulder more than itssbareof responsibility. Being a business institution, and run ou business principles, it cannot go bevond a certain limit as a regula tor of morals, that is, if it expects ta continue in business. The editor should know his field aud act ac cordingly. Our President Judges. Tho names of the judges who have presided Over our courts since the organization of the county and their terms of service are Hon. Dan iel Scott 18U to 1838, Hon. Wm. Jessup 1838 to 1849, Hon. N. B. Eld- red 1849 to 1853. Hon. James M Porter 1853 to 1855, Hon George R. Barret 1855 to 1870, Hon. Samuel S. Dreher 1870 to 1874, Hon C. P. Waller 1874 to 1883, Hon. H. M. Eeeley 1883 to 1894, and Hon. Geo 8. Purdy elected is 1883 now in of fice. Great Luck ot an Editor. "For two years all efforts to cure Eczema in the palms of my hands failed," writes Editor 11. N. Lester, ol feayraouse, . Kan., "then 1 was wholly cured by Buck Ion's Arnica Salve." It's the worlds best for Eruptions, Sores and all skin dis eases. Only 25o at all druggists. l The best method of cleansing the liver is the use of the famous little pills known as DeWitt'a little early risers. Easy to take. Never gripe, WANTED A good steady girl for family. Ask at this office. John R. Thornton advertises a sale ot horses December 4th. Senator Ctishman K. Davis of Min nesota died at his home Nov. 27th George W. Wilson, Commlrsioner of Internal Revenne, died at Wash ington Tnesday of Bright Disease. About two Indies of Fnow fell this week at Sawklll and up in Paupao nearly foor. There was none here. Dr. C. E. Foster, a prominent phy sician, of Honesdale, Pa., died sud denly at his home Monday evening of heart failure. Communion service will be held in the Presbyterlan ohurch next Sun day morning. Preparatory lecture this Friday evening at 7 :30. The highest point in Pennsylvania is Big Bald Knob on the border line between Bedford and Somerset coun ties. It is 8,000 feet above sea level. November 8 the largest single shipment of apples was made from the United States. 28,285 barrels were consigned from Boston to Liv erpoolv The county commissioners wore in session aoonpleof days ibis week. Payment for bridge repairs and costs in Commonwealth cases demanded attention. Oscar Bowmali, of Branchville, well known in this section as a fire insurance agent, died at his homo Thursday Nov. 22 of consumption aged about 63 years. The worlds consumption of the brush of broom corn is about thirty thousand tons, grown on twelve thonsand aoros, of whioh twenty elght'thousand tons are produced in Illinois. Mrs. Wm. H. Armstrong will en tertain a small company of ladies at a reoeption and tea this afternoon. She is a gracious hostess and those enjoying the favor will be charming ly entertained. May, the eleven year old daughter of Marion Doty and wife, died at the home of her parents in Port Jer vis, Nov. 22. The funeral took place at the Reformed church at Dingmans last Saturday. Dingman is a new advertiser this week Holiday gnods are an espec lal attraction, and there is not a youngster in town that does not known the quality of the candy which can be obtained there. The town eonncil is hnving the onlvert on Broad street, atCathnrine, opend a much needed piece of work It is unfortunate that the borough finances do not permit the laying of tile pipes, which would be perm an ent and less expensive in the end Tho fall of rain the first of this week materially helped the water supply nnd to some extent relieved many farmers who have been great ly inconvenienced. Out in Ohio there were floods and considerable damage done by turbulent streams and rivers. Sehfransky, the up-to-date Port Jervls clothier, invites Attention to his targe and complete stock of goods. It is well to know tbnt at his place you are not buying cheap goods, but good goods cheap. There is a wide diff arence to the consumer between these two things. It Is highly probable that efforts will be made at the coming session of the legislature to amend the game laws ' They may take the form of making the open season shorter par ticularly as regards quail, pheasant and deer. More stringent provisions may be also introduced respecting the snaring or trapping of birds, and as to chasing deer with dogs. The Prince of Wales has discard ed trousers with creases and now razor edges will disappear. It is on ly a question of time always when A lot of us can be in fashion again If the late fad had continued the next generation would have been kneeles, or at least would have al ways refrained from bending them Too many, however, in this respect have that fault. The wedding of our townsman Frank 8eit and Mrs. A. F. Ulderlco, of 189 Ilewea street, Brooklyn, will occur at the home of the latter next Wednesday, Dec. 6th. At the same time and place he sistir will wed a Mr. Grimm. Frank is a steady and efficient business ycung man, his in tended wife is a woman of ample means, and both are to be congratu lated on the smiling fortune which awaits them in the married state. May their lives be long aud happy. The local pniier of any neighbor hood is the one which contains the news about tho iieople of that neigh borhood or city, The persons and places mentioned there are familiar to its readers. Thoy are of Interest to those readers In a way that the contents of no other newspaper Is. It deals with known Pubjects and per sons. There Is a feeling of owner ship, a I relationship, If you please, that magnifies the Interest in all that the publication contains. The local paper is the paper of the family. It Is read by father, mother, the girls and by the boys. When the boys and girls leave the old homestead and new homes are formed, the local pap er Is one of the first things secured for the comfort of the new abode. We often sing "How Dear to My Heart Are the Scenes of My Child hood," and we add with very good grace and much truth, "How dear to my heart is the newspaper of my childhood." The ambitious bov who finds a home and a fleldinf labor in the big city will read with emotion the old home town. It turns back the scroll of years and opens the pages of his early life again. It brings, as no other publication can, the memories of the days gone by, the faces long forgotten ami the little postolflce on the corner. Few publishers of these local papers In the smaller towns resi ze to what extent they influence the town and neighborhood in which they are located. And fewer still ev er guess what they might do if they would try their best. It the publish ers of the country newspapers would make as good a paper as they could there would be no other medium needed to reach the entire rural and suburban population. As it is they are good, but lust a little care In make-up, write-up and dress-up would add greatly to the value of some of the so-called country newspapers. Newspaper Talk. The Editor and Preacher. The press and the pulpit have more charity than all the balance of the community, and the fact Is amply il lustrated by an exchange as follows: A preacher one said: "Editors dare not tell the truth. If you did you could not live. Your newspaper would be a failure." une editor replied: "You are right, and the minister who will at all times tell the truth aliout his members, alive or dead, will not oc cupy the pulpit more than one Sun day, and he will find it necessary to leave town in a hurry. The press and the pulpit go hand in hand with whitewash brush and kind words, magnifying little virtues in big ones. The pulpit saint making triumvir, ate." ' And the minister went away, look ing very thoughtful, while the edi tor turned to his work, telling about the unsurpassed beauty of the bride, wh'le in fact she was as ugly as a mud fence. Beal Estate Transfer. George Peck, Aaron Peck, Cyrus Peck, executors, et. aL, to Common wealth of Pennsylvania. Fourteen tracts of land in Porter, Greene and Blooming Grove, 4,175 acres consid eration $8,350. John T. Titman et. al. to George E. Horton, 6-7 interest In lot on Water street, Milford Township, con sideration S290. Louisa A. Revoyre, Executrix, to Philip Walter, six acres, Dingman township, near Milford bridge, con sideration $800. Long Words. The longest word in the English language ig said to be "nonintercom- municabllity." Here is a sentence from a recent biogreph: "But the free kirk cf the north of Scotland are strong anti-disestablishmentarians." Shakespeare, who Is always ahead, puts the word honorifieabilitudini- tatibus in the mouth of Costard in I.oves Labour's Lost act V, scene I. The other words have 23 and 26 let ters respectively while the latter has 27, whatever it may mean. Million Given Away. It is certainly gratifying to the publio to know of one concern which is not afraid to be generous. The pro prietors of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, have given away over ten million trial bottles and have the satisfac tion of knowing it has cured thous- suds of hopeless cases. Asthma, Bronchitis, La Grippe and all Throat, Chest and Lung disease are surely cured by it. Call on all Druggist, and get a free trial bottle. Regular size 60o ond $1. Every bottle guaranteed. Those who were afraid it was not going to rain feel agreeably disap pointed. The funny weather appears to give our physicians work judging by the number of oases of siokness In town. Wanted 1 A recipe to make hens lay eggs I A new lightning bug adorns the lamp post on lower Harford street. The Montague B. of E. seems to have lots of fun among themselves. But whether it benefits the schools or not remains to be seen. Metz Bros, are improving the op en weather by grading around their hotel. William is bound to have a nice lawn if hard work will do it. The crop of hunteis seems to be better than that of game. It is not safe to go to Jersey to hunt and try to bring the game over here. That is against the rules. The Republicans headquarter be ing open, and extra meeting in pro gress in the M. E. churoh there seems no occasion to gather on the street corners and run the risk of catching cold I understand we will soon have another stage from bere to Port Jorvis. Opposition is the life of trade, even if the trade does not pay. If it does not freeze up too soon the gutters along our streets will be cleaned, providing. Commissioner Emery is doing the best he can with the means at his command. Some one remarked that the town conld not afford to buy the fire hose which was purchased Inst summer, and that it costs too much for street lighting. But what are you going to do about it. A contract is a con tract. How often the old adage of "In the midst, of life we are in death" Is brought to our minds. Here we are living in as lovely and healthy spot as there is anywhere to be found and yet our local undertaker had four funerals in one week. The Delaware river which has been very low po long has raised enough to allow rafts to pass down. We are Growing. We are pleased to note the addi tion of new names to our subscrip tion list. This shows appreciation of our effort to make the Press an interesting newsy paper and is an incentive on our part to strive for a still higher standard. If you like the paper speak to your friends about it and invite them also to be come subscribers and to the end that it may have more interest as a medi um of dossiminating county news we cordially ask that communica tions concerning local happenings, matters of personal interest, religi ous and educational notes and letters regarding topics which inform, be sent in. We will be glad to receive and publish them. If a teacher hears a particularly good composi tion read in school its publication may be a great incentive to other bright pupils to emulate it. There is nothing like a healthy rivalry iu such matters and publicity will af ford an opportunity for patrons and fathers and mothers to judge of the attainments of those whose welfare and progress they have most at heart. Give us your aid in this way it will be duly appreciated by the public and you will have the con sciousness likewise of adding your mite to that store of knowledge which ci vHizes.ennobles and enlight ens the world. The Ladies club of Milford, which spent many cheerful evenings last winter, in social amusements, has reorganized for the coming months. These gatherings are presumably very pleasant and wholly exclude the sterner sex. It is ratber a re markable coincidence that the la dies composing the club have, during its active life, only a passing inter est in the local coluuis of the village papers. This may doubtless be as cribed to the intensity of their en joyment of these exclusive meet ings. That Throbbing Headache Would quickly leave you, if you used Dr. King's New Life Pills. Thousands of sufferers have proved their matchless merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches. They make pure blood aud build up your health. Only 25 cents. Money back if not cured. Sold by all druggists. New styles mens' combination foot wear at Armstrong & Co.
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