1 r VOL. IX. MILFORD, PIKE COUNTY, PA., FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1901. NO. 32. THE WASHINGTON LETTER As the time approaches for the assembling of the grst nominating conventions, the political situation becomes more Interesting, and some unexpected changes are noticed. The Cabinet MinisterH who have been Went and East are returning and rcorting at the White House. They bring good news and are satisfied with the situation. Secretary Hitch cock Is back from Ht. Louis; und Becretary C'ortelyou has returned from a tour of inspection in and around New York. The question of who should be on the republican ticket for Vice President will be left for the Chicago convention to determine. A representative from Indiana, who called at the White House yesterday, Informed the President that while Henator Fairbanks will not strive for the nomination, he will not decline it If it comes to him as the voluntary wish of the party. Congressman Hepburn of Iowa, also saw the Presi dent yesterday. He says that Speak er Cannon under no circumstances w ill consent to become Vice Presi dent. Little is now said regarding Mr. I lilt for that office. One question which it was thought would occupy a subordinate place in the coming campaign is rapidly com ing to the front owing to a variety ol unexpected circumstances, and that Is the Philippine. The recent decision of the Supreme Court, handed down last Monday, that not even American citizens, If they happen to reside in the Philippine Islands are entitled to a trial by Jury, together with the vigorous dissent of Mr. Justice Har lan, attracts wide attention. It has long been an open political secret that the anti-imperialists will support the party which denounces imperialism and promises freedom and self-government to the Filipinos. This the Maryland democracy, Inspired by what the fine hand ot Senator Gorman has done. In a few days a large Philippine Commission will arrive in Washington, and be entertained at luncheon by the President, as well as by the business men of the city. No political speeches may be made, but from June 15 to 18 the Filipinos will be the guests of the New York Stock Exchange, with a big banquet at Delmonicos. The editor of Manila Times Is In Washington, to urge free trade. He thinks the people of the Islands will be glad to come Into the Union as a Territory, with the privi leges of citizenship. All these matters are somewhat perplexing and Indicate that there must be a modification of policy. But the republicans are al ways equal to the situation and will hardly stand by and allow themselves to be out bid by the opposition. As republicans look at the demo cratic situation it appears to be full of complications and possibilities. Thus far Judge Parker hag 194 delegates; 220 are instructed; Hearst has 00; while the states of Mass., Wis., Md. and Nebraska have favorite sons. The democratic state platforms run through the .whole scalo, from the platitudes of the New York, to the radical statements of Nebraska, and Maryland. One represents the silent Parker, the other the opeii-uiouthed Gorman and Bryan. The .question Is whether to put a conservative man on a radical platform or vice versa. Wc give it up. Sir Chentung Liong Cheng, the Chinese Minister, has been in New York for a few days w ith Prince Pu Luii, He was received with great ceremony by the New York Stock Exchange, and in a speech by its President he was assured that if the United States insists upon an oen door in China, the Chinese have Just as good a right to insist upon an open door In America, with the same treatment for the subjects of that Empire as we require for Americans in China. News comes from Atlantic City, that Chaochu Wu, son of the former Minister from China, took the first prize on graduation day in the high school at that place. He speaks English perfectly, and is studying French, Gorman and latin. He will pursue his studies at the University uf Pi niHylvaniu. The boy was edu cated in the public schools of Wash ington and has many admirers in thut city. Handsome, wealthy and young, Congressman Nicholas Lung worth of Ciii'-iiiiiuti, who was often 'seen in the company of Mi.-s Alice Roo.-evi-lt vh-ti Cut! (.'res waf in session in ti.ls city, is l.:-i j-ily in Ht. Louis at the tBine time of Mi s F.oose ell's vi.-it. J'-,' I A I ti.J W-,...vH cf t!.S 1.7 ! -i'i ;U city that "it is a singular thing that it is your sex and not mine that showed such an Interest In Miss Koosevelt. I am sure she dislikes It very much." Of course, Mr. ling worth ought to know. To escape the snap shot fiend while In that city, Miss Koosevelt wore a heavy veil completely covering her face. Even then she was "taken", veil and all, and her picture appeared on tho first page of one of the principal newspapers. It is known that Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow has been engaged for some time In the formi dable task of reorganizing the rural free delivery In order to be ready for the new arrangements provided by law which go Into operation on the first of July. The number of divisions is to be reduced from eight to six; rural agents are to be employed; and the new schedule of salaries will take effect. The Department will not be able to do as much for the clerks as is intended, since for the coming fiscal year the amount appropriated for the increase of salaries is but half a million of dollars while for the cur rent year the amount was one million and two hundred thousand dollars. Of clerks employed In the postal -tervier who receive more than ft, 400 i year, of whom there are more than ii(M), only 68 can be promoted. Of (hose who receive less than f 1,400 inly about 30 of those who have been recommended for promotion will be made happy. And yet, the democrats, In their state platforms, love, to harp upon the extravagance of the republicans in voting away tho public money. POTATO BLIGHT AND HOT Bordeaux Mixture Applied Soon May Save Crop These are one and the same disease the former being only the forerunner and cause of the latter. A fungus first destroys or blights the leaves, then works down the Btem, and into the tuber where it continues to develop and causes the tissue of the potato to break down and rot, after the disease has entered the tuber there is no possible remedy though it may be checked by keeping the potato dry and cool. It is therefore better to prevent loss than apply the remedy. The spores are carried In the air, and fall on the leaves of Kitatoes during June for the early, and in July end August for the late blight. After the leaves commence to blight nothing can cure them. The leaf blight and consequent rot of the potato may be prevented by spraying with Bordeaux mixture from the 20th to the latter part of this month and from then on until the vines begin to ripen, say if it does not rain about once every two weeks. If bugs appear adtfttig about J of a pound of Paris Green to each barrel of mixture will kill them. Bordeaux mixture is made as fol lows: Copper sulphate (blue vitriol) 4 pounds, quick lime (not air slaked) 4 pounds, water to make 60 gallons. Dissolve the sulphate In about 2 gallons hot water In a wooden vessel. Pour the solution in the barrel and till one-third to one-half full of water. Slake the lime by the addition of a small quantity of water and when slaked cover freely with water and stir. Pour the milk of lime thus made into the copper sulphate, strain ing it through a brass wire strainer. Pour more water over the remaining lime, stir and pour into the other, repeat the operation until all the lime hut the stone or lumps is taken up. Now add water to make 50 gallons in the tank. Stir thoroughly, mixing in the Paris Green If desired. Make the mixture fresh before using. Any left over should be thrown out. There should always be an excess of lime which can be told by holding a bright knife blade in It lor a few moments. If copper deposits on the metal more lime should be added. Week-day New York Excursion Wednesday, June 22ml, the Erie w ill run the tirst win k day one dollar excursion to New York of thest-ason, leaving Port Jervis 7 a. m., arriving in city before ten a. in. and ulluwing over nine hours in which to take in the sights lu and around Greater New York, all -the seaside resorts are now in full blast, and no one can fail to have a good time at this season ol the year at Coney Island and Luna Park. Returning, train w ill leave CUimbers St., New York ut 7.45 p ni. Jer-ey City at 8 p. in. Remember the rate only one dollar and dute June 22nd. lbu i'bti tt tua i'Uii .3. LOCAL AND PERSONAL NOTES E. F. Peters of Bushkiil was In town Monday. George E. Horton of Branchvllle was in town last Monday. John A. Kipp, Esq., of New York made a brief visit here this week. II. W. Richardson of New York, owner of Sliohola, Glen, visited the wun ty seat the first of the week. Hon. Csdwallador Piddle of Phila delphia, a prison inspector, was In town this week insisting the Jail. Edwin C. Frazee of Port Jervis, representing the Daily Union, made a pleasant call at our sanction Mon day evening. Hon. Joseph II. Shull of Strotlds burg came up last Monday with Judge staples to shake hands with some of his constituents. John Dogen, who bus been employ ed at the Waldorff-Astoria In New York, is home for the summer and will cater to the wishes of eople at the Bluff House The venerable John Whlttiiker,who has been sending the winter at Newark, Is here again, a guest with his daughter, Mrs. D. II. Hornlieek. lie bears his weight of years, nearly S3, with vigor. Cards have been received by friends here nnnouncing the marriage of Miss Marian M. Henderson and Richard C. 1H'sch, which event took place June 7th at East llackensack, New Jersey. Miss Fannie Lyon of Port Jervis, daughter of John W. Lyon, Esq., the well known consellor who has a high standing at the bar of Orange and Adjourning counties, is a recent gradu ate of the Iiaw Department of Cornell University. Mrs. T. J. Spencer of Reran ton and Mrs. Laura Bevans of Plttston visited their sister, Mrs. A. M. Mettler, here this week. On their return they were accompanied by Miss Bessie Mettler, who will spend several weeks visiting in the valley. JUNE TERM OP COT7B.TS A Brief Session Little Business Transacted The regular June term of courts, presided over by President Judge Staples and associates Brown and Englehart, met Monday. Constables making returns were: Blooming Grove Levi Lord. Delaware I). C. Cron. Dingman J. W. Klesol. Oreeno O. E. Simons. Lehman W. 8. Van Auken. Lackawaxen Boss Rosoncrans. Milford Boro H. W. Fuller. Milford Twp C. Herman. Palmyra J. N. DeGroat. Porter Geo. Muller. Shohola Geo. Burgard. Westfall B. C. Totten. Several constables reported build ings without fire escapes and the court directed the District Attorney to give the interested parties notice. The court also admonished constables of their duty to see that roails were in proper condition, and if supervisors neglected to perform their duties to rejiort them to court Estate C. Ott, deceased, In partition. The heirs being culled nnd not bidding sale of the renl estate was ordered by the administratrix, she to give bond in J5200. Estate George II. Ijuiglon, late of Westfall, deed. Order of sale of real estate of decedent by administratrix to jnty debts. Caskey vs. Oiskey. Divorce. Mas ter continued. Sheriff acknowledged deels to Mor gan D. Hughes for lands iu Delaware sold as property of Joseph V. Carhuff, deed, and to Joseph It. Perry of Wilkctdmrre for the pierty, fran chises, etc., of the Peoples' Railway Company. listate Kate B. Van Wyck, account of executors continued alciolute. I -states of J. II. IV,-1 or, Gorsham Bunnell and P. A. I. Quick, account continued id. ni. to be alwilute iu 30 days if no exceptions are filed. Widows appraisement esuitis J. M. Smith, M. C. Smith and G. II. Lang- ton continued. Report of viewers of bridge across Westfull creek, I jickawaxen, confirm ed ni. si. Cuiiimunwculth vs. J. C. Beck, bail forfeited and respited. Commonwealth vs. Smith, bail for feited und respited. Auditors rcporus estates Weutall Kreiter, C. Ott and C. M. Leidel continued. Court adjourned to June 15, 2 p. Ml. Dipgniao'ii Is bottdijuuitera Lowuey'a coi;feetijtm, for A LANDMARK RAZED For Many Tears the Centre of a Large Business The work ol demolishing the old building on Broad street, known for many years as the Pinehot store, and which was one of the land marks of the town, having leen built In 1844 by Cornelius Dewitl on the lot now occupied by Rymiin A Wells, and removed to Its pi sent location by C. C. D. Pinehot pi lor to 18(50, was commenced this week. On its site will be erected a handsome stone edifice to be known as Forest Hull, which will be an ornament and serve a most useful purpose. The rapid growth of the forest school necessi tates large and more commodious quarters for its accommodation, and the purpose of the school In more widely disseminating a knowledge of the needs of forest care and culture will be largely enhanced by the opportunity which tho dimensions of the Hall will afford, for our citizens and summer guests to hear the lectures on forestry and kindred sub jects which it is proposed will be lellvered here by professors of Yale University and eminent men con nected with the U. S. Agricultural Department. This school, having been permanently established here by James W. Pinehot, will lend an additional attraction to the town in bringing here from all parts of the country young men Interested in that study and with them will doubtless come many friends. It will also bring others who may desire to gain valuable Information on the wide range of topics which will likely receive incidental attention. Milford may thus become the centre of educa tional ' impulses which will reach throughout, and leave lasting im pressions on, our whole country and perhaps the world. The experiment station being In correspondence with similar stations In France, England and Germany will make the Influence wide spread and beneficent not only In this but other countries. It is hoped that eminent professors from abroad while traveling here will investigate the work being done as they are already in correspondence with Prof. Graves with reference to what he is under taking. Fined the Minister a recent Sunday boys playing On baseball near a church at White Mills, V ayne county, so annoyed the preach er, one of the Free Methodist persua sion, that he remoastrated with them but his suggestions to quit were received with such contumacy that he caused the arrest of ten of the players and they were escorted to Ilonesdale where they confronted a Justice of the peace who discharged the accused "tussers" and placed a fine of $2 for each one arrested on the complainant minister. He should now know better than to try to intrude sermons on innocent sports in Wayne county. That county apjiarently needs more religion or more Justice, or both, and the people up there ought to find out which and make the proper applica tion. What is Story As applying to the act of assembly relating to fire escapes the question what constitutes a three story building arises. The Standard dictionary de fines a story an comprising the space between two successive floors. Stories are named usually from their position in relation to the level of the ground, as tho basement, partially below the ground level; the ground floor, usually slightly above the level; the first story next above the ground level, etc. In America usage differs the first story or floor being sometimes, as in Phila delphia, the ground floor and some times as often In New York the floor next alxive the ground floor. Prosperity at E. S. Normal The East Stroudsburg Normal School is rapidly approaching the end of a very successful year. There never before in the history of the school were so many students in attendance as at the present time. Iarge additions have been made to the library recently and a five hun dred dollar uiannikin has been pur chased In Paris. The laculty exami nations will be held Juue 13 and 14, and those of the State Board of Examiners June 15 and 16. , Corrected in the Proof He nm a printer. In the hMl, One flight ere li,httf tturu lit, fit met lur aiul he mole a kua. .she ulmoHt btul A tit. He Ut-Hid hr beroaiu. 'Tvriu not the out ttb IhtiUKht It YfHM. O terror I "Kxoiihu lot)," he exelulmt-U, ,-it was A lyegf uliK'iil error." (.PUilaUelblH Bulletin. INTERESTING NEWS ITEMS Mrs. Samuel L. Clemens (Mark Twain) died ot Florence, Italy, Inst week, "On and after, Wednesday Juno 15, it will be lawAil to catch bnss, pickerel and sunflsh. The Presbyterian congregation lias ordered 48 new pews for the audience room. The price is f 175. . Wednesday, June 22nd, the Erie will run a tl week day New York excursion leaving Port Jervis at 7 a. m. The Milford nine displayed new uniforms last Saturday on the linll Held but lost the game to the Yale students by a score of 9 to 5. The Van-Pike telephone company Is arranging to extend Its services to Middletown, N. Y., where connection will be made with lines covering the Hudson river valley. The Driving Park Association has arranged for races July 4th. As there will likely be few events of tho kind here this season it is hied that all will unite In making this a grand success. Children's Day will be olwcrved with appropriate exercises in the Methodist church next Sunday even ing at 7.30. A baptismal service for children or infants in the morning. Exercises at Union school house at 2.30 p. ni. The I). L. A W. It. 11. will erect a large stone crasher at the point of nx-ks below the Water Gap. It will have a capacity of 100 cars a day and the Intention is to ballast the entire road bed from Hoboken to Binir- hamton. The school directors of the Indeien- dent School District of Mijford met Tuesday evening and organized by electing W. T. Struble president, Dr. H. G. Barckley secretary anil Dunham Gregory treasurer. The board by resolution raised the scIkxjI to a second grade high school which will entitle the district to receive an additional 1000 from the state appropriation. A Philadelphia Judge decides that the Act of May 29, 1901, prohibiting the having In possession of black bass out of season, and providing a punish ment therefor, does not apply to black bass caught outside of Pennsylvania. The defendant was arrested, convicted before a magistrate and fined. He appealed and proved that he bought the fish from a wholesale dealer who got them In Maryland. Real Estate Transfers Wesley Cross and others to Frede rick Schaennagel, 190 acres, Greene, 11100. William Huston and others to William Gannon, 29 acres, Lehman, Levi Ladlee warrantee No. 278, $5. Joseph E, Layton to Georgj A. Proctor, lota In Matamoras 10 and 11, 1300. Cynthia Van Inwegen to same, 160 acres, Westfall, $10. G. F. Rowland, treasurer, to E. F. Peters, 66 acres, Ehrerzlller Hillery, No. 255, Lehman, taxes. ' Theodore Schmeld to Philip Frank 68 acres, Blooming Grove, part of John Crosby, No. 125, warrantee, f 1. Unclaimed Letters List of unclaimed letters remain ing in the post office at Milford for the week ending Jane 11, 1904: M. F. Soanlon, C. C. Nobles. Persons claiming the above will please say "Advertised" and give date of this list. Charlks Lattimore, P. M. Timely Warning FuituDe Tellei' Beware of the band nine man with dark eyes and brilliant diamond pin. Kulr Maid Why? 'You can't dupport him." (Smart Set. TEACHERS WANTED The Directors of the Independent School District of Milford, l'ike Co., Pa., dikire U) engage teachers for the ensuing term of nine months, begin ning Sept 6th, 1904. One i'rinciial tor High School. One Grammar school teacher. One Secondary schixd teacher. One Irimary school teacher. One teacher for Schocoiiee school. Preference w ill be given College and formal School GruduuttM. All appli cant must state sii'itieally every branch of study he or she hsis a proiier certificate to teach. All applications must be iu the hamls of the wrretarv Huturduy evening, June 11th, by 8 oVIix-k. Return stamps mast be en cloned for reply. Applications for Janitor for the new school house will be rei-eived ut same time. By order of the tin id. ftyin-, G, BAHi.jvI.JiV, Secy, COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Addresses Were Good and Muelc Entertaining The annual commencement exer cises of the Milford schools took place last Monday evening in the Court House before a large audience of friends and interested listeners. The class colors of '04 In black and gold, on which was lettered Its motto: "Life is what we make it," draped the rear of the platform on which was seated the class, Frank Gehrig, Mary Mettler and Katharine Peroz, the school board and th ise who were to take part In the exercises. The opening plec, an Instrumental duet by Maude Klein and Maxwell Armstrong, which was very well rendered, was followed by the invo cation by Bev. E. M. Smead. Then came a ilano solo by Leila Gregory, which was given In good taste. The salutatory by Katharine Peroz was a well written and thoughtful paper giving expression to excellent Ideas, It was followed by an essay, read in a very pleasing manner, by Mary Mettler, who contrasted history and its philosophy in good taste and withdiscriminatingjudgment. Frank Gehrig in a valedictory address en titled "The Man Behind the Gun" ac quitted himself with honor. His Idea that the instrument to be effec tive must be well directed by skill mil Intelligence was nicely adapted to illustrate the fact that the ends and ;dins of a life of usefulness and success must be skillfully managed by energy, perseverance and right prin ciples. Miss Lulu Jardon then entertained with a piano solo and President of '.he Hoard Swepeniser in a few well chosen words presented the diplomas to the happy and expectant graduates. An instrumental solo by Maude Klein emphasized the talents of that accomplished young musician, and Bev. V. A. Wood then addressed the class taking for his topic "Success." His advice whs good and the elements he depicted were worthy to fall on fertile soil and produce an hundred (old. Miss Myrtle Byder 'closed the exercises with a piano solo which she rendered in a most effective and pleasing manner. During the prog ress of the entertainment a happy episode occurred in the presentation by the class of a handsome vase to their teacher, Prof. J. C. Watson, who aptly responded to the pleasant surprise. Young Men Wanted! Every young man in Milford is wanted! Wanted from the street corners, from the loafer's rendezvous, from the Idler's promenade; turn your steps into the highway of noble aim and earnest work. There are prizes enough for every successful worker, crowns enough for every honorable head that goes' through the smoke of conflict to victory. There is within the young man an uiispringlng of lofty sentiment which contributes to his elevation, and though there are obstacles to be sur mounted and difficulties to lie van quished, yet with truth for his watch word, and leaning on his own noble purposes and exertions, he may crown his brow with honors. He may never wear the warrior's crimson wreath, the poet's chaplet of bays, or the statesman's laurels, though no grand universal truth may at his bidding be confessed to the world, though it may never be his to bring to a successful issue a great jxilitieal revolution to lie the founder of a republic whose name shall be "a distinguished star in the constellation of nations," yea, more, though Ids name may never be heard beyond the limits of his own neighborlHxid, yet is his misson none the lews a high and holy one. But why do so few young men of early promise, whose wise hope, pur ikwoh, and nnolves were radiant as the colors of the rainbow, fail to distin guish themselves? The answer is obvious. They are not willing to de vote themselves to the toilsome culture which is the price of success. What ever aptitude for particular pursuits nature may donate to her favorite children, she conducts none but the laborious and the studious to distinc tion. Special $1 Excursion to Serantou Sunday, June 19th, the Erie will run a special one dollar excursion from Port Jervis to Scranton, Pa., leaving Port Jervis at 10 a. in., ar riving Scranton at 12.15 noon, return ing the special train will leave Scran ton at 5 p. m. Fare only $1 for the round trip. For local newa read Tua Pitrys, THE RAMBLER'S PICKINGS Schools are closed now, and tho small Imy is happy. Our last term of court was alxxit as short as It could lie. J. B. Thornton of Branchvllle was a visitor In town last Sunday. City dailies arrive In town now by 10 a. m., thanks to Charles Degan. Evl Shinier of the Port Jervis Gazette was in town Wednesday rid ing in a swell auto. Mrs. K. It. Van Auken, who has been standing some time at Newton, N. J., has returned to her home. Miss Maggie Westbrook of Monta gue was a visitor here for a couple ol days the past week, the guest of Miss Mary Ludwig. Children's Day will be olwerved at the Union sehixil house Sunday after noon, and in the M. E. Church here In the evening. What a lot of kicking there has Ix-en over the condition of the Port Jervis road between hero and the Westfall township line! It is easier for some people to tell a fib than to tell the truth, The former will do for a while but in the end "Tell the truth and defy the devil" is the best policy. New suits did not save our ball kissers from getting a turning down at the hands of the Yale nine last Satur day afternoon. Our boys need more practice and practice together. The past week fishermen have met with goinl luck angling for tniut. Shad fishing is a thing of the past, but by the middle of next week our xperts can try after the gamey bass. One of Milford's landmarks, Pin hots store, will soon disapjiear. The vork of tearing down the buildinir has commenced, and in its place Mr. Jas. W. Pinehot will have erected a larco modern stone building which will be an ornament to the village. So farmers are afraid of potato blight. Rather early potatoes are hardly out of the ground yet. Some are talking about there being no corn this season, while we hear others talk ing alxiut not being done planting. There is a time to plant, also to reap. The party of young people who so gloriously enjoyed? themselves around the school house on Ann street about midnight and after on Wednesday much to the annoyance of some people residing there better not repeat that performance. It may be extensive. as they are known. Pertinent Paragraphs General Kuropatkin is said to be revising the dictation of his terms of peace; or has his stenographer lost his original shorthand notes? Numismatologies, otherwise coin collectors, report a remarkable scarcity of 1804 dollars. Some people are troubled about getting 1904 dollars. The Roosevelt preliminary cam paign has been so strenuous and suc cessful that the Chicago convention promises to be all the more quiet and tame by comparison. Like the chronic situation in the Balkins, Mr. Bryan's apprehensions,as the St. Louis convention approaches, become more and more grave. It must be admitted that it Is no laugh ing matter for Bryan. The democratic line of opposition to the energetic move of the administra tion in seeking to bring the Morocco bandits to time has not yet made itself manifest; but never fear, It will develop In due time. With some good material for effect ive campaign work and a few Issues, to be used as central figures, the demo crats will have an excellent opportuni ty to enter the campaign if they can find a candidate who will run. The Nebraska republicans are an nounced to show the editor of the Commoner that while he may be able to whip the democrats of the state Into his line, he no longer cuts much figure as a representative of state sentiment. Standard oil has been pronounced the best material for fighting the mosquito, now just beginning to come forth from his lair; but it is also believed that the old fashion slap will be brought into considerable play during the summer. A German scientist, delving In the arid sands of western Texas, unearthed the complete skeleton of a huge pleso sauris, beneath a mass of pre-glaeial di ixisiLs. Alongside of,it and probably the cause of the death of the octopus like creature, were found the boniw of a small war party of pnporruta. The latter are to be mounted Um an ancient silver standard and sent to the Truth Bureau of the St. Louis Expi si-tlon.
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