O O c VOL IX. MILFORD, PIKE COUNTY, PA., FRIDAY, MAY G, 1904. NO. 27. THE WASHINGTON LETTER The peeond session of the CHtli American Congress adjourned Thurs day, "without tiny", with nil the simplicity, g'xvl feeling, dignity and business methods characteristic of the American people and the times In which they livo. As ScuUer Cannon said in his cloning remarks, the "heat ' of the content bos died oway", nni lioth sides of tlit" House part with mutual respect fur each other. While he cooperated with tlie majority, he recognized that the minority lml a fiinction to perforin hardly second in its importance, and so, he said it ever will Ik? while the republic "endures. From half iist ten o'clock Thursday morning until nearly two o'clock p.m. business in" the house proceeded smoothly and rapidly' and ninny bills were passed, mostly of minor impor tance. It was hard work to keep niemlxTS in their scats, and they crowded the forum in front of the Speaker's desk like bees in sworniing time. Mr. Van Duzer of Nevada made bis usual minliow spweh about that state, which he claims is the most Important In the Union. This set the House in good humor, and roars ol laughter followed. The only other incident of interest occurred when Mr. IjMvy of Iowa attempted to have a bill passed rein stating the cadets at the naval academy at Annapolis, Md., who have been discharged by the eommandent, ('apt Brown, for disolieying orders aim hazing. A hot fire of protest came from both sides of the house. Hon. Champ Clark, Mo., exploded in a white hent of indignation, and figura tively speaking, spread himself all over the surrounding benches. There were some who pleaded for mercy for the Ixiys, on the ground that the punishment was out of projxirtion to the offence. Others pointed out that a law passed by Congress should be up held, and that . if the cadets were restored to the Academy, there would lie no further use in trying to suppress hazing. Finally the debate was clinched by a congressman who an nounced that If the offenders were reinstated he would offer an amend inent to the bill permitting the hazors who were dismissed from West Point to be returned also. so the bill was lost, and the Annapolis cadets of the highest class who iiial-troated the young and tender cadets of the lowest class, will be forced to return to the walks of civil life. had finished all the business In hand. Mrs, Roosevelt appeared to be both amused and Intonated, In the debate. Mr. Gorman presented the usual reso lution of thanks to President Frye of the Senate, and at 2 o'clock he declar ed the adjournment. Senator Smoot Is naturally gratified that he was not unseated at the demand if the giHKl orthodox jieople. lie will remain a senator for the present. Sena tor MeCoitias of Maryland and Judge O. W. Powers of Utah made the iiscovery that the Mormon church Is a trust. It owns and controls great imniercial institutions, as well as the matrimonial market within its Juris- liction. There are good and bad trusts, and It may lie the Mormon hurch cannot lie trusted. Senator Hopkins says that the Methodist church to which he le!ongs In Chicago owns a great deal of real estate and rents buildings. Trinity church in New York is one of the largest real estate trusts in America. As the moment for the adjournment of (Yingress- drew near, the suppressed excitement was Intense. Every mem ber was in his seat, and an unusual Bilence followed. At 2 o'clock Mr. John Sharp Williams, leader of the minority, offered his resolution ol thanks to the -'ieakcrforthe impartial manner in which he had presided during the session, and for "the sturdy common sense and genial good humor" which he had displayed, Mr. Jas. D. .Richardson, ilem., ofTenn., had taken the chair, and Speaker Cannon had modestly slipped out of the chamber. The Williams resolution was adopted by a rising vote, every member spring ing to his feet. A committee was apixiiutcd to hunt up the Speaker, and "fetch him in." lie was found out in Statuary Hall gazing at the figure of the first speaker of the first American Congress, M u h lei i berg, of Pa. As he came into the chamber, leaning on the arm of Mr. Williams, there was lusty cheering and wild waving of handker chiefs. The Snkcr was visibly affected, and had to struggle to control his emotions. Willi his brief return of thanks, and the fall of the gavel at exactly twenty minutes past two o'clock, the session passed into history, and the Representatives U gan to sing "America," followed by "Doxology." The Speaker descended the steps of his desk, and shook hands with each member as he filed past Into the cloak rooms. There is some disagreement among ongressmen as to the exact amount of money appropriate during the last session to carry on the Government. 1'hat it will approximate $300,000,000 is admitted. Rut this is a very large country with a never satisfied people. l'he largest appropriation bill passed was for the postofhee, carrying $172,- 4,0!)8. The naval appropriation amounted to $08,005,110. And the noney to lie paid out in connection with the Panama canal amounted to 50,000,000. James W. Pinehot spent a couple of ays this week at Grey Towers. Mrs. Fred Wilson of New York has been spending several days In town. J. A. Klpp, Esq., of New York made a brief business visit here thin week. J. O. Ryder of Matamoras enliven- d the town with business talk a day his week. Mrs. Percy Lyman arrived In town this week and will spend the summer at Hotel Fuuchcre. S. T. White and wife of New York anie up Tuesday to occupy their cottage for the summer. Mrs. Justin Ijanchanlin arrived in town last week, and is a guest with her mother, Mrs. Heller, on Harford street. Friends here have received cards announcing the marriage of Ross B. Brodhcad Rnd Miss Mary Elizabeth Monroe at Lawrence, Kansas, Thurs- lay, April twenty-eighth. George Weisbrod of Philadelphia with a party of friends spent the week at Porter's Lake club house. Mr. Weisbrod brought with him his coach ind horses, He will undoubtedly be an advocate of gixxl roads if not one now before the season Is over. Senator Hoar has the lumbago. It is announced that Senator Quay has an enlarged liver. It Is now about decid ed that Senator Fairbanks will not accept a republican nomination for the ice Presidency; there is a strong sentiment in favor of Steaker Cannon for the place.' Senator Scott was not able to pass his bill prohibiting the bringing of docked horses into the District of Columbia. Senators Lodge and Pettus objected to the measure. The proceedings in the Senate, 'the lant day of Cuiigrenn, were not so lively or iiiUicstitig as iu the House,. The President came to the capital early in the forenoon, with his wife and family. While lie was busy signing bills ill the Executive room, Mrs. Rmisevelt occupied a s-at in theSenate Hitllery, and had the ploa-urv of listen ing to sixwhes by Guriimn of Md., Mid Aldrich of 11. I., nj.'-.iiti-t and in favor of the Adiuiuir-traliiin. It is evident that there has been an attempt ou the .-art of many democrats, to impress the pmple with the notion that the, President is an unsafe man, and bus too much jnlhaiire with the party coiitiolling (nigi-ssi. Mr. Ald- rii'll del.ii-d that "ola.'l-css has been unduiv hnlui mvi bv uiivliodv, and Not Done by Women In an editorial upon the reports of the newsjiapers regarding the part taken by women in the Denver election frauds the Denver, Colorado Times says: It is regarded as a fine Joke that the Shafroth incident occurred In state In which the women have the ballot. The fact that fraud exists in Colorado appears as proof that women are degenerating and polities made more wicked by their participation. Why not urge, on the otlier hand, that the only man who ever failed to fight a contest to a finish, and wiio had honor enough to leave an office because his election was tainted with fraud, was the product of a feminine con- stitueney? One line of reasoning is as reasonable as the other. "Mr. Shafroth has already indig nantly denied that women were re sponsible In any appreciable degree for the frauds perpetrated In the elec tion which fve him a majority. "This is unquestionably true. The actual individuals implicated in fraud in any election are but few. The number who manipulate these are a still smaller number. Women form but a small proportion of the first group and none of the latter, so that the number of women who are actual ly implicated in political chicanery is so small that they are scarcely known to exist at all. "If Colorado women's direct power has not accomplished Augean feats, w hat has the gentle, dewdrop influence of the women in other plant) attained' Women as well as men in Colorado have done their best to get at the fundamental causes that produce cor ruption. It looks as if the end were nearly gained. The rope has been given and the crooks and their em ployers have their heads very near the noone. There is hope In eight "Colorado may have produced a few expert woman ward heelers. "Rut if, in the same process, she has helped to soeure more women with a larger outlook and more serious purpose she is well repaid. This is, we firmly believe, the case. Woman is not a saint, either here or elsewhere. Colorado is doing her part to make the mothers of the race re.-)oiisib!e, full-grown human creat ures. IaI tlux-so. who laugh show us other states that are doing as touch." LOCAL AND PERSONAL NOTES THE STATE'S POWER TO TAX INTERESTING NEWS ITEMS Advertising Mil ford Mr. Moore, representing the Frank A. flelaii Company of New York, was in town Monday and a final ontracl was made between the Executive Committee, representing the Business Men's Association here, and the Helah company. Already large advertisements have appeared in New York and Philadelphia papers and the small reader In several others, The "ad." Is catchy and conspicuous and cannot fail to attract attention It must be productive of good results The executive committee has sent out Invitations requesting all sub scribers to the fund to meet Saturday evening, May 7th, at the Crissmun House at 8 p. in. to hear the report of the Committee and to transact such other business as may be pertinent to the situation and effort to Induce summer guests here. Among the questions which may arise to be dis cussed is the one of prompt transpor tation from and to Port Jervis. The Erie has promised improved train facilities and accommodations and will expect ns to do our share toward landing passengers here In a contend ed aim happy frame of mind. Pews for Presbyterian Church At the meeting of the Presbyterian congregation Monday evening it was unanimously decided to place pews in the upper audience room and the trustees were instructed to forthwith purchase them and expend JtiOO. It was also concluded to procure a new carpet for the same room. There Is a rumor that some are interested In having outside parties buy the carpet. ' If our home merch ants are not permitted to do the buy Ing and so make whatever small profit there Is in it, the public should withold contributions for this objec.. We should have no money to foster outside interests, and buy of parties who never spend a cent with us. Patronizing your home merchants us far as possible Is the way to make the town prosperous. 1 t: .. it. Representative Cow herd of Missouri fias already handily carried the next national election. Mr. Cowherd would appear fcilie an able successor to the lion. Janus K, Jouetj of an adjoining state. Mrs. August Hdlf'uian has gone to the Port Jt i vis Hospital for an opera tion for removul of a cancerous Real Estate Transfer A. A. Albright to Henry 8. Al bright, 41 acres, Delaware, part of Isaac Ruddum, 1. J. C. Christian to Spruks Rros., part of Theodore Rowhanan, warran tee No. 200, 1S8 acres, Blooming Grove, f 1000. Adolpbine Frank to Mary Gremel marer, 60 acres, Bioomiug Grove, $2200. Iena A. Talmage, executrix, to Caroline I). Quick, lot No. 18, Mata moras, $795. Frederick Wehinger to George E. Marsh, lots 191, 152, Matamoras, $250. Artistic Souvenirs Persons desirous of handsome house decorations will find at the studio of Mr. Auderson on George street artistic souvenirs In oil, water colors, (ien and ink, half tone pyro graphy, hand painted curds and other beautiful articlo. Mrs. Ander son, whose work id most Uettt and tasteful, has embroidery and tine needlework. She gives special at tention to infants garments and her skill with the needle is truly re-iiiurkalle. !.: 1 Lecau.-e it growth. John G. Slctz is on trial at Hones dale this week for the murder of Mary O'Ketfg ut Huwley. Some of the Things Pennsylvania Has Done In the Exercise of Its Power No subject Is of fllore vital Interest to the citizen than that of taxation. No power of sovereignty that the state exercises, eo directly and sub stantially affects a citizen In the "iijoymetit of his property as the enforcement of the state's power to raise money for the support of the government. The exercise of this power directly touches the pocket book, which is a more or less vital" spot according to the means of the possessor. Taxation encumbers the enjoyment of property, because it subjects it to burdens which must be met or else the property may be taken away from the owner by sale in order to raise money to pay taxes levied thereon. Taxation, In many cases, works an unjust hardship on the taxable sub ject, because of improvident legisla tion or a lack of proper legislation. Under such circumstances reforms should be enacted as Injustice in the matter of raising the public revenue tends to provoke litigation and to decrease patriotism. It has been said tha t one of the crying evils of the times Is the confiscation of the citi xen's property under the name and guise of taxation, and that taxation affords one of the most fruitful sources of litigation known to the law. One of the causes of the Revo lutionary War was that the Colonists were subjected to unjust taxation by the mother country. It Is not always the case, however, that the injustice is done to the citizen, In the imposition of taxes. Injustice may bj done to the state in certain cases where, for instance, a citlxen by his craft or concealment evades the payment of his just and proportionate,, contribution to the support of the government. This constitutes a fraud against the gov ernment and its citizens. The subjects over which the sove reign power extend and which receive the protection that the laws of the state afford should Justly contri bute to the support of the govern ment. This Is only fair to the state and to the citizens who do pay for the protection afforded by the laws. If certain taxable subjects escape taxation the burden must ultimately fall heavier on the other taxable subjects. Concerning the state's power to tax It may be stated as a general rule that, subject to constitutional pro visions, the state may tax all subjects within its jurisdiction; which may be persons (natural or artificial) property or business. Those matters which are within the exclusive control of the federal government cannot be taxed by a state without the pc"- miadon of Congress. Thus franchises granted by the United States, and national banks cannot be taxed unless Congress has given its permission. In the case of national banks Congress has granted to the states authority to tax the real estate and shares of stock of such institutions with certain restrictions. The state has no power to directly interfere with Interstate commerce by taxation because such Is within the exclusive control of Congress. Pennsylvania has contributed much to the law of taxation as it exists today. It was the pioneer stale in enacting certain legislation concern ing the taxation of great Interstate railroads and its legislation was among the first of its kind considered and upheld by the Supreme Court of the United States. Recognizing that corporations of enormous wealth should in justice, contribute to th support of the government which protects them as well as individuals Pennsylvania under success! v statutes enacted in 1888, 1874, 1877 and 1879 adopted a mode to ascertain the proportion of a railroad com puuys property which should be taxed In the state. This was done by taking as a basis of assessment such proportion of the capital stock of the company as the number of mites over w hich the railroad ran its cars within the ftute, compared to the whole number of miles in that state and other states over which its cars were run Concerning this method of assessment the Supreme Court of the United States said "This was a Just and equitable method of assessment and if it were adopted by all the states through which these cars ran, the company would be assessed Uon the whole value of its capital stock and no more." In 18ti8 Pennsylvania passed an act which subjected to taxation interest (Cuulloutsi on Soouuit t'nge.) Tlie St. Imis World's Exosition was opened Saturday, April 80th. Council at the last meeting appro priated $50 for use of the Borough Board of Health. Commissions as Justice of the pence have been recorded to G. M. Car penter at Lackawaxen and II. I. Courtright of Westfall. A justice out in Wyoming county holds that dice lioxes are gambling devices and pentwml twenty-two sakxm keeiiers brought liefore him $22 each Including Pints. Port Jervis business men have reconsidered the proposition to have Fourth of July celebration and will hold a street fair instead. This will occur the latter part of August. At the Sheriffs sale of the fran chises and rights of the People's Railway held yesterday Joseph R. erry of Wilkesbarre became the purchaser for $100, subject to the lien of $180,239.54. The Misses Kaul announce In an ad." elsewhere their millinery and ress making business. They are attentive to customers, have good asto In selecting goods and deserve a shore of public patronage. Olivet Presbyterian church at Caston, of which Rev. Harvey Kind- is pastor, made nn excellent show ins; of prosperity al its annual meeting held last week. The membership is 205, a gain of 31 during the past year. The Milford advertising has com menced in the New York, Philadel phia and other pajiers. The cut is sure to catch the eye of the most casual reader and if advertising brings results there is no reason why thin section should not have an unusually prosperous season. A meeting of the Business Men's Association of Milford will be held Saturday evening, May 7, at 8 p. m at the Crissman House to hear the report of the committee on advertis' ng and the transaction of such other business as may be necessary. A full attendance is desired. About fifty-two feet in length of road and nearly six feet in width at Cave Rank In Delaware has slid dowrl the hill at the same place where a similar break occurred last fall. The contract to build a crib or retain Ing work of timber 52 feet long has been awarded John Iliinim for $125. The Monroe Daily Democrat of recent date contains an article, accom panied by a cut of our genial lneinlx-r of Congress, Dr. Jos. H. Shull, show Ing that he has been busy and success ful in establishing a good record for things accomplished. Eight private pension bills are to his credit, one that has hung fire for twenty years, and for a new member the Dr. has demon strated himself a worker. ADJOURNED COURT Some General Business and Some of Interest Only to Individuals Transacted At an adjourned court held April 2nth, oil the judges present, the follow- ng business was transacted: Estate Caroline Valentine, deed. Petition for discbarge of Fannie J. McDougall, administratrix, and the surety o her IkhhI. Estate C. M. Ix-idel. Geo. R. Hull reapKintod auditor. Rond of J. Oscar Lynn, collector of Palmyra, with M. O. Lynn and Thomas Puffy sureties in $(1,000, ap proved. Viewers' on bridge over Westfall creek in lackawaxen, Charles Bver, A. Reck ond Frank Schorr ap pointed. Petition for correction of name of David C. to David IT. Oft in partition proceedings. Estate C. Ott, deed. Petition to vacate rond In Lehman from State road to house of Jos. H. Gould. ApiKiintment of David Snyder nude ot last term revoked and Frank Schorr appointed. Commonwealth vs. John Smith, Al Smith, John Cron and Win. Dimdas. Charge, cutting timber. Recognizance forfeited and respited to next term. William Conk vs. Anna A. Cook. Evidence filed and decree in divorce entered. Commonwealth vs. Paul Kiessel. Costs having been paid, nol. pros. entered. The license of John R. Thornton, Dinmiick House, was transferred to Charles E. Thornton. Court rose. THE RAMBLER'S PICKINGS Pennsylvania State College The College has grown so rapidly, both In the scope of Its work and its buildings and equipment, that many of its friends do not appreciate the leading position it now occupies among the technical institutions of the country. The number of students In attendance has more than doubled within the last four years, and today G4 counties of the State are represent ed In the student body. This growth Is due largely to the fact that it has come to be recognized that a thorough training along technical lines, or a general College education, can be obtained at the State College at a minimum expense. The proof of this statement is seen in the fact that for the last four or five years gradu ates of the College have been placed in responsible positions before Com mencement Day, many more oppor tunities being offered than could be accepted, Opening Excursion to Coney Island On account of the opening of "Luna Park," Coney Island, the Largest Amusement Enterprise on Earth, embracing 38 acres of buildings, anil Is ail 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 to run a special one dollar excursion to New York, leaving Port Jervis 7 a. m. Suuday, May 15th, arriving in the City 10 a. in., allowing over nine hours to visit Luna Park, as the vpecial train returning leaves Cham bers street, New York at 7.45 p. m. There are other shows by other names, but only one "Luna Park," and vou cannot afford to miss this grand opening Brief Paragraphs With good rains on the crops and an abundant rain of Hearst coins, Kansas is not bleeding. Mr. Gorman now rises to the occasion ond proceeds to rebuke "machine iolitics." In lieu of something better they are quoting some of Judge Parker's old decisions from the bench. The entry of spring reminds us that the grafting baeullus has received one or two severe checks during the winter. Twelve years is said to be the lifeof the costliest and finest of the battle ships. The Russians have found tlie period even less. The Iemocratic rank and file ex press a profound rosieet for Judge Parker's opinions without having any idea what they are like. The charge against George Fred Williams that he iw an aristocrat can be easily sustained providing a small and select following is an indication of such rank. After all it appears that Judge Parker is a man of great versatility. According to different biographical sketches he was born in Ulster county, New York, Worcester, Massachusetts and likewise Cortland, New York. When asked about Mr. Bryan's Criticism it was reported that Judge Parker simply laughed. This wa dixibtless safer than making a reply, but it will furnish a sufficient text for another editorial page in Commoner. Tlie Washington Post notes that Korea's navy consists of twenty-five admirals and one Iron-built coal barge. The Post shudders to think Of the re sults should the Korean and the Pana- man navies get into a conflict Hotel Schanno has been entirely renovated Inside and newly palhted outside. The new proprietor, Mr. Budell, believes In having things In shape. Delaware township will have trouble with the river road at Cave Bank. The slide Is dangerous, and It will take considerable money to moke the road safe. Milford was more than well repre sented at the Travis-Hubbard wed ding at the Union school house lost Sunday afternoon. Harold Thornton of Branchville, N. J., was In town last Sunday. Those who wear small socks were lucky and got off cheap last evening. Mrs. Jennie Searles of Dingmans visited her sister, Mrs. Kate R. Van Auken the fore part of the week. The war news from the far east seems to establish the fact that the little Japs can fight on land as well as on the sea. Dr. Louis de Plasse spent the fore part of the week in New York. It seems likely now that the Van Pike Telephone company will have opposition In the near future. Uncle Sam who furnishes free garden seeds every year would confet a great favor on some if he would send onion sets this season. A few seed potatoes would not be rejected either. No railroad ties having been rafted here this spring, W. T. Struble has stopped buying for the present. Dogs, now protected by law to a certain extent, are liable to make trouble and bad friends. The White cottage on lower Har ford street Is open for the summer. GREAT ST. LOUIS FAIR Was Opened April 30th by the Presi dent He Touched a Button and the Wheels Revolved Some tacts regarding the exposition are: Celebrates centenary of purchase of Louisiana from France. Largest and most costly of exposi tions. Expenditures aggregate fifty mil lions. Louisiana cost only fifteen millions.' Congress appropriated nearly eleven millions. St. Louis subscribed fen millions. Grounds are two miles long and one mile wide. Ten large buildings for exhibits. Main idea to show progress of world. All leading nations, save Russia, represented. Finest feature, the cascades. Side show street called "The Pike." Exposition closed on Sundays. At one time there was a rumor that the President would call an extra session of Congress to consider the case of Dr. Crum as collector of the port of Charleston, S. C. An attempt was made during tlie last day of Congress to confirm the nomination, but aa the democrat promised to consume two weeks in talking about it, the Job was postimned until next Decemlier. Dr. Crum may get an ad interim appoint ment. Hiram Cronk of Oneida, N. Y., who was born in 1800 is ssid to be the only survivor of the war of 1812. HELLO! HELLO! I 1, Reinemlier the date ..... ..uv . , Sunday, May 15, train leaving Port r Jervis 7 a. in. and fare only one dot-! I lur for the rouud trip. Have you ever considered the difference between having a telephone and having telephone service. We furnish both. If you are interested in Milford's future weltare, as we know you are, why not consider having the best telepiione system obtainable, w hen it can be secured at a very moderate rate. Our service not only allows free connections with Port Jervis, but puts you in touch will nearly two million (2,000,000) telephones throughout the United States. We are about to establish an up-to-date exchange at Milford, ami shall provide sufficient facilities to furnish the etficient service that you require to transact your business expeditiously. No annoying delays in reaching Port Jervis or other points. All me tallic circuits and enough of them to guarantee satisfactory service. Our telephones are attractive in appearance, will correspond with the fittings of your residence or ollice and will not appetr unsightly or out of place. You may have either a desk or wall telephone. If any doubt exists of the general good results derived from a modern and complete telepiione system we bi g to refer you to the village of Monticello where only long distance telephones are iu use. You may have the benefit of our long experience in the telephone business at rates as follows: BUSINESS TELEPHONES, $2.00 PER MONTH RESIDENCE TELEPONES, $1.50 PER MONTH Where a business and residence telephone is required by the same (erson, firm or associates in business, the two telephones will be furnished at $3.00 per month. We will be glad to advance any further information that you may desire at your convenience. Address, HUDSON RIVER TELEPHONE CO., MILFORD, PIKE COL'N'IY, PENN. Signed, Hudson Rivkk Tti.iiPiio.NE Co. I."' it - t r: .
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