PIKE COUNTY PRESS. Friday, February 12, 1904. rUHLIHnHO RVF.HT FRIDAY. OrFICK, BROWN'S BUII.D1HO BROAD ST. subscription: One Ybar One dollar and fifty cents. Six Months Seventy-five cents. STRICTLY IN ADVANCE. Enton-d aft ths pot ofnr of Mllfnrd, Pike County, Pennsylvania, m sunnd class matter, NoTOinber twenty-Unit, IBS. Advertising Rates. One sqnaro(ilt(ht linos), nne Insertion -11.00 K'toh subsequent Insertion .BO Knri lined rates, rurninhert on application will be allowed yearly advertisers. Legal Advertising. Administrator's and Executor's nnt.loei - S."0 Auditor's notices 4.00 Divorce notlees 6.00 Shorln"s sales, Orphans court sales, Oountr Treiwurvr's miles, County state nient and election proclamation oharged ty tne qunro. J. n. Tan Eltin, PUBLISHER, Slllford, Pike County, Pa. RUSSIA AND JAPAN AT WAR The struggle between tbe two nations over Russian eooroacbment has commenced. Japan has used her torpedo boats with deadly effect on the Russian fleet off Port Arthur. Several Russian warships have been disabled or sank and at least one merchantman captured: A trans port with 2000 troops has been captured by the Japs and probably two large steamers. It is considered that Russia has received a severe naval blow by reason ot the prompt and decisive action of tbe Japanese fleet. The United States has been asked and will deolare strict neu trality and this step meets witb hearty approval by Continental powers. A Valentine's Night Party Dainty heart-shaped missive with Cupids and arrows painted around the edges summoned toe score or more young folks to the merry making. Along one end or a room was stretched a blue ribbon, from wbicb were hnng halt as many silver hearts as there were ' guests. Each heart had the name of one of the party written .on the back. When mi were assembled, the .men were given a tiny bow' and' arrow' with .instructions to pierce whichever heart they choen as a means of selecting partners for a game of hearts which followed. This little game of arohery broke the ice of reserve at once and made every one feel at ease. The sentiment of the evening was carried out as far as possible in the menu. . Ices were frozen to repre sent a bundle of arrows. The favors were heart-shaped boxes filled witb heart shaped confections. In every ooDoeivable way some thonght of the sentiment of the occasion was expressed. ... To the Philippines to Wed Mrs. David Ely Oreen, of Llewel lyn Park, Orange, N. J., and her daughter, Miss Helen Oreen, have started for San Francisco, on their way to the Philippines. They be met at Manila by Lieutenan Harold Clearman.'of the Philippine scouts, whose engagement to Miss Green was announced last autaumn, nd their wedding is to take place in Manila shortly after Miss Green's Arrival. She is an attractive young woman and is well known in society in New York and tbe Oranges. Lieuinuaiit Clearman, who was a member of the Seventh regiment before Joining the regular army, is a son ot the late John W. Clearman of New York, and a grandson of Dr. George Boll Wallaoe of this city. Lieutenant Clmirnian's father served in the army during the civil war and bis paternal grandfather fought in the war of 1813, and his great grandfather in the Revolution One Dollar to New York, Fen. 23 Monday, February 22, Washing ton's birthday," the Erie will run a popular one dollar excursion from Tort Jervis to New York, special train leaving Port Jervis at 7 a. in., arriving in New York at 10 a. ni., allowing over nine hours in tbe city s the epeeiel traia returning will le.Hve Chambers btreet. New York, at 7.45 p. ui. and Jersey City at 8 p. m. Here is a grand opportunity to tale iu the b.Lts of (.router New Yoik on W asbir.gt.it; birthday at one dollar for the rouiid trip. The Ti t. eartt.j of the Into P. A. L. Quick in Lr.liijian, Delaware, Lineman, tvlilford township and J ' !,;) J bill out' i) Mlid fcuttlt of bti k 1 ir-t :iiuni llai.k of iWt Jervm, i:i t-..e ." ni bmvw com ;a oy oi.. I.. a .1 . .ti r i-' .tn;!t ny v. i A be bol J I t, j ..!.:; ..; 1 v ttie nwilni, 'it.- ! '...ii. :i t-.u, lit the Cuutt ; ..: -i p. l i THE JAGGER K'JRDER TRIAL (Continued From F!m6 Frk-) pupflr wadding. Jflggnr cnt some wads snd put them in the cupboard Later Jagger said, "Bam, your wife andniy wife are gone and if we knew where we could go out and knock some one over for two or three hundred dollars it would be nice.' asked if be would tnnrder for thai nd he replied : "No, but I might for a bigger sum." The cross ex- mination confused the witness and he made some contradicting state ments. He admitted that he told prisoner's counsel a different story nd gave as a reason that he hail since been advised to tell all lu knew. Said that he had previous!.' stated that the shells were waddr ' with white paper. Percy Bartle, a boy who worke,. for Jagger last fall and for four day after the shooting, said prisoner' wife and family were absent tli night of the occnrance. Said Jag gorg had a single and double barrel shotgun and that George Jagger stayed witb his brother Joseph tlv night of October 23rd. Joseph II Thompson, a constable was with Sheriff Andreas when he arrested Jagger, and heard him sav to his wife, "If yon had been home this thing would not have hap pened." Jagger feared lynohiug Witness identified a box of shells and had three empty ones he found in Jagger's house. Found buckshot in George Jagger's house and a gun standing behind a bed in Josepl Jagger's honse. Levi Howell had bought ground hog skins of prisoner last September, Five were offered in evidence. When tanning the skins some bnckshot fell ont of tbem. Sheriff Andress testified to remark made by Jagger when arrested as above. Said Jagger was nervous and feared lynching. Said Jagge remarked as reason why his brother had not visited him in jail that they might shove him in jail too and that they had nothing to phove him, Jagger, in Jail for. Dr. John Kelly said be had trained dogs and owned several breeds. Had now two great Danes. Objection was made by the defense and the question of the admissibility ol evidence showing dogs tracking men was argued by Mr. Hood for the state who cited oases in Ken. tnckey, Alabama and Texas.' Theo. Simonson, tor the defense, oontended that there was no pre cedent in New Jersey for admitting snoh evidence, that cireumstanoo in the South were vastly different, that these dogs were not trained blood honnds, but Danes, that when dogs were nsed in the South they were put on fresh trails, while in this case there was a delay of sever al boars. The . court exoluded the offer as lnoompetent. Sheriff Andress was rocalled to give testimony as to Jagger's at tempt to commit suioide. The ques tion was argued by both sides, the prosecution claiming that inferences might be drawn the same as from attempts to escape. The defense argued there was no law for snch evidonce and that other motives, such as nervousness from long con finement, excitement in view of a trial, desertion by friends, might prompt tbe deed. The objection was overruled and the evidence admitted. , Tho Sheriff said at 4.15 he heard a knocking, went to the jail, found Jagger bloody and that he fell in a corner of his coll. Cute were on right side bt throat and both wrists. Julius Beiaer said, while sleeping in a cell adjoining Jagger's, heard hitn groaning, asked tie cause and Jagger said he had cut himself with a case knife. Ntd Jsr bad asked him to procure laudanum, aud also asked for a revolver. Ira Stoll on bis way home trom Laytons tbe night of (he crime saw Japcer on the stoop of bis house about 8.30, and that Japger mistook him for Moses Gnmaer and asked for his mail. Told Jagger of the shooting and he asked witness to go with him to Bevana house He refuted and Jagger asked him to tell Litta to oome and go. . Miss Fannie Gumaer passer Jag ger's hoo in a oarriage about 5.45 in the afternoon of the day and saw Japger in his yard. J. V. Rjseneraus was in the jail the Cay his sister called on Jagger. lie asked after bis family snd said if he had had a revolver a day or two af ir he was locked up he would have shot himself. The state tbM rested and the defense moved for the discharge of the prisoner on the ground that there was no evidence to show the guilt of the prisoner. Tne motion was denied the court holding it to be a quiHitiou for the jury. Mr. Hunoiison. oponing for the defense, etid they would account for prisoners whereabouts the even ing of the crime, that lie was home storing potatoes iu his Ct'!U.r, that his Ku,) va ' JosopU J-ii'er's where li hfi hft it and it Was hid;!i'n up stairs throng h fear that the children miplit meVliile with it. The defendant, George Jnper, then took the witnoRS stand in bis wn behalf. Thongh somewhat im proved was yet in a weakened con dition. He testified as follows : Am 42 years old, was born at Pingtnans, Pike county, had lived n Sahdyston since March, 1B03, was married, had three children. Joseph Jaijger rented property he lived on of Alton Reasor, 45 acres, house and garden. Sam Litta helped on the farm. Jagcer farmed for lis brother on shares. LBst October had to get in oorn and dig potatoes. Remember the shooting of Bevans and wife, but did not then know the day. Recognized gun shown as his, got it of John Crone. Is a 12 bore. Hunted wood chucks, and was coon bunting the Monday night before the shooting with my brother and Percy Bartlet. Went from Joe's house toward the river, gone about an Hour, men went to Drotner s house to get some corn and left gon in hog pen. Next morning I took It to my brother's house and gave it to him, was loaded and Joe took the load out. Did not see the gnn again until the day after the Hhooting. It wns npstairs in the part Of house occupied by my sister. She got it from her kitchen. i rlday 1 was home, stayed Thursday night with Sara Litis, went home in morning got my breakfast and was home all day. In forenoon made a potato nnd apple bin in cellar. After dinner put apples in tbe bin, then came up stairs' and made rabbit snares. Some one came to the door and tried to open it. I said, "Who's there," he said, "Sam." He came in. I did not want him to see snares and told him to ge box of shells and I put the snare in my pocket. We talked about threshing and looked at my work in the cellar. Lifts went away with Percy Bartlet at 3.3o in a wagon, and I went to mak ing snares and set two in tbe woods. Then did th'e night chores, and abont dusk took the lantern, lit an other light, set it in cellar and changed some frnit cans. Went to barn and carried 8 bushels potatoes and some applos from out kitchen, quit work about 7 p. m., carried lantern with me each time I went from kitchen to oellar. Shut hen house door when I quit work, went in honse and did not go ont again that night. Took off boots and socks and laid down on lounge. It was then 7.15. In a few minutes beard dogs bark and 'went td' tbe door, saw wagon going toward Lay- ton. ' Heard! driver speak to horse and I laid down again. Twenty minutes after dogs barked again and I heard people going toward Lay ton. Dogs barked third time and I heard Frank Stoll. whose voice I recognized, say to horse, "Get up you old fool what tbe matter with yon," Went to sleep again and dogs woke me and I went out and Ira Stoll told me Bevans was shot. While carrying potatoes in cellar a man with a moustache and a women with him went past in a wagon. Horse was a cream oolor Before that a woman on horseback u The matter of feed is of tremendous importance to the farmer. Wrong feeding is loss. Right feeding is profit. The up-to-date farmer knows what to feed his cows to get the most milk, his pigs to get the most pork, his hens to get the most eggs. Science. But how about the children ? Are they led according to science, a bone food if bones are soft and undeveloped, flesh and muscle food if they are thin and weak and a blood food if there is anemia ? " Scott's Emulsion is a mixed food; the Cod Liver Oil in it makes' flesh, blood and muscle, the Lime and Soda make bone and brain. It is the standard scientific food for delicate children. Sund for free sample. iur tha; tr,U picture 4n the toiiu tt Ubel t on il w-t'ipcr tf every IxjUU ot Scctt&Bownz CHEMISTS. 40) Pearl St., N. Y I i 60c. inj $l til drucjiitt. went pmt. After bearing of the shooting, I went over to Joe's and told him of it. We went to Bovans' got there abont S. Witness explain- ed remarks made to his wife that if she had boetl here the thing wonld not have happened because he could have proved by her that be was home. : i ' . He denied conversation as testi fied to by Mrs Litta, and in response to questions by Mr. Martin gave his answers straight and witbont hesi tation, tjunstiort by Martin. George you arnchargtd by the prosecution with going to tip -J?i?vap8 house and shooting two shots through the windows DiLyon jlo It? . A. I did not. Q. Did yon - go to the Bevans house prior to the time yon heard of the shooting? A. I did not. y. Di4 you ask your keener for laudanum? A. I did. ; Q. What for?' A. I was restless, sick' and all broken op. Q. Why did you attempt suioide? A Every body is against tne and I have beard some people are goin? to swear false 'against me and thought the bost thing to do was to end Hull. .j 'At this point he broke down And the examination was suspended. Ella Harsh swore -she mot a carriage near Jagger's home about 0 p. ni. October 23. Man and woman in it. Did not see Jagger at his house or any lights. . , Moses Gumaer said same after noon Jagger- askea him to get bis mail. . Flavins Major said about 7.15 October 23, he started with his sister for Laytons. Going 'by Jag ger's house, a dog soared his horse and he said, "go on." Saw no lights In Jagger's house. His sister did not remember much of the inci dent. Mrs. Major, the mother, said it was ten to fifteen minutes past when they left home. Sally Gumaer said she met woman on horseback near Sam Litta honse. ' ' " ' Joehna Shay lives directly across the meadows froii Jaggor's honse and both he, LaurA Wilson add Cora Decker swore they reached home from Port ' Jervfs about 7.10 the evening of the shooting. Shay said hile putting his horses in the stable and doing'wbrk around barn and house they 'saw a light in Jagger's oellar an4 some one walk ing around the premises with lantern. Ira Stoll and Bart; Hammond, who made a test, sail) a;light at Jagger'i oould be seen from Shay's house Mrs. Pean Docket corroborated this Geo. WjiUiams testified as to Jag. ger'a owning a gnn. Saw it at Joe Jagger's , house. ,,Saw a light at Jagger's house that night as tostl fled to by him. Joseph Jagger corroborated other witnesses as light being seen from Shay's.. The cross examination of Georgi Jagger. did not materially weaken bis testimony and, court adjonrned until next Monday. , - THE SAN 3pSE SCALE Prof. H. A. Surfaoe, State Eoono. mio Zoologist, in a recent address on this orchard pestj' which has become an snriona over the most of onr country, said thai' the frnit growers must realize 'thai f hey are confront ing the most eri,oas problem for them in the wood's history. The scale seems to be over the en tire country, an one reason why spreads with such alarming rivpidity is that the scales are almost micro scopical in size and its destruotlve effects are not noticed nntil the tree is beyond redemption. The scale has few natural enemies aoi multiplies with astounding Vapidity, one scale begetting over three billions in single season. It not orly sucks the sap from the tree' but lnjocts a poii onous fluid,' ree'eLubliiig lu this respect the mosquito. la the active state tbe insect i disseminated by larger insects, birds, animals and live stock and by workmen. In its fixed stage the iaseot is not distrib uted. Prof. Surface gave the im pression that a persistent warfare will exterminate'"' the pent in any orchard unless its . presence is more marked than is -usually the case. The following ,osmuU is recom mended:' Unslaked lime. 40 lbs. ; sulphur, ground, :,fc0 lbs. j salt, 15 lbs. ; water, 60 gallons. An appro propriation will be asked from the next Legislature -with which to fight the pent. . , Lhiimi4 a .Awful Fata Mr. H. Hapi'ina of Melbourne, Fla., writes.. "My doctor told me I hud oonsuuuptiou aud nothing could he done for we. ; 1 was given np to die. The oflor of a fre trial bottle of Dr. Kind's New Discovery for consumption, induced me to try it. ltenulis were utartiing. I am now ou the rood to recovery and owe all to Dr. King's .New Discovery. It surely save.! uij it.". This great care is guuianti t l for all tbroutand lung 'diseases hy (ill druiats. Price 611 and (1. Tiiul bottlos free. THE COUNTRY BCHOOL HOUSE The little country rhoolhouee you Rernrn!r It, of course you dot Within the angle snugly set, Where two long yellow highways met, And saplings planted here and there bnnt the yard, and boxed with care s If to typify, in turn. The youngsters caught and caged, to learn. round, the rolling pasture spread, With woodland patches garlanded. From which the breezes gladly bore Sly invitations to the door. cross the sills the bees' soft ham Was mingled with the mntterd sum, nd frorii their covert In the vale In plaintive pleading piped the qnall. With basket and with pall equipped, Clear eyed, tan-cheeked and berry lipped, thwart the pastures, down the road, They trudged to learning's poor abode; The pink sunbonrtet, broad-brlinmed sfctaw The bare brown feet that knew no law Of fashion's lost; the bundled forms They laugh aloud at cold and storms. What tales the scarred desks might relate Of triumph gained with book and slate! What lore the clapboards loose posses Of feasts at noontime and recess I And doomed how oft the panes to see, Back np the road, and over the lea, Haste boy and girl, new worlds to find, The little school house left behind. little county school 1 In vain Mny critics hold yon in disdain. The greatest lessons that you taught Were not by chalk and penotl wrought A oped your door on fields and sky, So, llkewine Just as wide and high, You opened to the eyes of youth The principles of love anil truth. E. L. Sabln, In Youth's Companion. Valentine's Pay and Customs St. Valentine's day Monday. The celebration of this day dates back to the Lupercalian feast of anoient Rome. During this Febru ary feast tbe names of girls were shaken in a box and drawn ont at random by yonng men. The early Christians held to the custom, only substituting the names of saints instead of women. The testival fell on February 14, the day sacred to the memory of St. Valen tine, a Roman priest martyred in the third century. Tbe religious significance of the day soon wore off, leaving only the saint's name, and the old oustom of choosing lovers by lot was resumed The drawing of lots was superseded by tbe sending of anonymous love versos and letters. From this sober beginning sprang the present laced, many-colored valentine containing a few lines of alleged poetry. A number of customs, now large ly obsolete, accompanied the old- time festival. Girls would pin five bay leaves to their pillows on St Valentines eve, believing that whatsoever man appeared in their dreams that night would marry them before the year was ont. Another, less agreeable, custom was to boil an egg hard, substitute salt for the yolk, eat the egg, shell and all, not speaking or drinking afterward. The first man seen by tbe luckless egg-eater next morning was fated to be her husband. Today is Linooln's birthday. Three Dollars Better Than Thousands Dr. Kenaeily's New Medicine, Cal-ara Sol- vent, Dlif More Thaa Many Dootors Your pooketbook as well as your health needs consideration, but often both autler through Ignorance of the right thing to buy. That was the case with the gentle man who wrote the following letter: . "Thousands of dollars have I paid out to doctors during my life and I don't complain of tbe doctors; but Dr. Kenne dy's new medicine, Cnl-aura Solvent, beats them all. Three bottles of It cured me last spring of heart trouble and terri ble pains In the side, back and head. Am better than for thirty years." H. J. Brandow, Jewett Centre, N. Y. For 13 00 invested in Cnl-oura Solvent Mr. Brandow got whit he had spent thousands for in vain. Your case may be like his. It ousts only $1.00 for a bottle 1 ol I ai cura solvent at any drug store Write to the Cal-oura Company, Ken nedy Row, Hondout, N. Y., fur a free sample bottle. DIVORCE NOTICE TN P1KK COUNTY COMMON PLEAS 1 COURT. No. 8. October Terra. 193. William Cook 1 In Divorce. v I Subptvita aud alias fsubp.ua returned Re- Anna A. Cook Jspoudeut not found To Assi. A. Cook: You are hereby notifted to be and ap pear at our Court of Common Pleas to be held as Miiford on the third Monday of March nest (it being t ivturn day of our next trni of court) and answer the com plaint of Llbellant ftlpri in the ahore case. thorlfif. Sheriff's Offlce, Mtlford, Pa. Jauuary 3, 1A1. f 8 19 IL.J lo ( ! - ; ? ! n Steer, Eull or Horse hide, Calf sLin, Dog skin, or any other kind of hide or skin, and let us tin it with the hair on, poft, liht, odorless and luoth-jiroof, for robe, rug, coat or gloves. But firrt gat our Ct!oriie, giving piuri, and our Uaud iikMrucuot, w a. la tvuJ uu&u.Le. U luo buy I.W fuit .Uki iti&Mutf. C?"fc TUB CKO-mV HtlSU rts COMPANY, lie ..a 5lrML. kikbiHr, N. V. Vyckoffs Flew York H w AND OH' WITH THE NEW- Don't foel it is necessary to talk Winter stocks in store. Suffice it to ont deep. We are receiving daily bright, new goods in every department. The early buying In these things Is a' ways admirable, in most cases abso lutely necessary. Yon may be wanting a now dress for some special occasion or to replete a run down wardrobe. It is comforting to know that we are ready for yon. NEW DRESS GOODS HERE Weaves that promise much popularity this Spring are Scotch Fancies, Broadcloths, Venetians, Cheviots and goods, such as Voiles, Elamines and NEW UNDERWEAR IS READY Best of it is we bought at old prioes. Fapers tell yon how cotton has gone np, but its rise does not sfTect this purchase. There is still plenty of wearing time for Winter underwear and our stock is well np to suit. FIRST SHOWING Some dainty designs in medium A few make from colored Madras that wearing. SPRING LINE OF MUSLIN UNDERWEAR The garments show np handsomer and better than ever. NEW AND ATTRACTIVE HAMBURGS Stock is most complete. Matched sets figure largely in the showing, in Swiss and Nainsook. New Mexican drawn work patterns in bands, continuous and sparable. Deserving burgs at 10 tbe yard, all around, wide NECKWEAR AND HOSIERY Men's neckwear in some new Shield Tecks, Band Tecks. four-in-hands, string ties and bows. These are at reduced prices, which in face of WHERE THE PRICES Just a brief hint, lest yon forget, on reductions in Skirts, Jackets, Tailored Suits, Misses' and Children's third to a full half off on some. Weeks of wearing yet, the- good for next season. Some attractive bargains to be found by early comers. WYCKOFF'S HEW YORK STORE Stroudsburg, Penn'e. No connection with any store of similar name. PORT JERVIS J BUSINESS ... J ... INSTITUTE J Day and Evening j Sessions year ; 'round. Students may enter at any ; time. Competent office help furnished ; free of charge. ; B. F. SMITH, Principal ! op. ERIC DEiOT New York. art J ' LIVERY STABLES. if you want a stylish sin gle or double rig, safe horses, good harness and clean, comfortable carriages at reasona ble prices call on J. D. Van Tassel, Corner Ann and Fourth streets MILFORD PA. Fir Insurance. OLD RELIABLE COM PAN ltd. HATCH RKASONABLE Chtrlts O. Wood, Agt. HurcMur to J. J. Hart. ATJil'Offioe to rear of Keuldence on Ann St Mllford. Plka Co.. Pa. i Io't tB(l Alt yossr Itld t m poorly pKl tUrkatitp. llu. J rsU u . Uir n, 1st ktfC UU.C, Uff u) 511 bMit i lMV to iik. l.C ft. llstM I rJy 1 m. U ml s.4 dill Lorn fciy -ft t"iis, Sfc - ) r - evert!. 3 Storo Weekly News THE OLD further to you on the reduce! . say that the price pruning knife has materials of that kind. Sheer Mohairs, will be strong in demand. OF SHIRT WAISTS weight materials, the kind for now. will be a feature in this season's of special mention is one lot of Ham- and narrow. Values easily 10 to 25f. ties tbe men will tie to. New hosiery the cotton advance means a saving. HAVE BEEN LOWERED Coats, Children's Dresses. Prioe a ATTENTION!! Holidays are over. We thank you for your patronage. Our lines of season able, useful goods of all kinds are kept complete. This spring some will want furniture, wall paper and house furnishings. W e can, supply your wants. Drop in and see our stock. RymanfiVolls' Mllford, Supplying The Table AN EVERY DAY PRQCLEH1 We aolve it hy keeping Fine Groceries, Canned Goods, Choice Meats, Fresh Vegetables. EVERY THING FOR AN ELEGANT DINNER GUMBLE & RYDER Harford St. Mtlford Pa. DIuo Front Stables, Port Jxrvls, N. V. Adjoining Oumaer'H Union Houho Road, carrmge, draft and farm horses for Bale. Exchanfroa nmde. A larKO Htock from which to make selections. CANAL bT. v Hiram Towner. William B. Kenworthey, M. D, Physician and Surgeon. Oftlua and reaitlt-uve Broad street I ext Court House. MILKUKi), FA. Advertise in the Puesij, 3 mi 1 9J S t
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