Pike County Press. fear crrut 11 1 j A;UD. ) MILFORD, PIKE .COUNTY. PA.. FIIIDAY. A PR it 1. 1910. NO 22 BRIEF MENTION Uentle spring, ethereal mildness, It's just the wsy with spring she j pervaded during the past week and keeps on trying ontll she succeeds, Thera will be an examination held i solnB farmers started the plow, and at Elgemere Aprtl 23, (or foarth class postmaster at Purlers Lake Pa. Blanks may be obtalued from the P. M. at Porters Luke. The of flee ptid $20 last year. Maul Sawyer la expected home from Chic iff) tomorrow to visit ber parents F. P. Sawyer and wife. Miss Anna Klaer, who teaches in Newton schools, was a gut at with her mother here part of the week. Percy Myer, who was injured in a const inn accident last winter Is able to be i ut on crutches. Principal Wildrick and brother spent Easter in New York. Hath Armstrong was pleasantly surprised by a number of her friends last Saturday evening. Winsor P.dmer left town Wednes day for R-Kihester where he will ac cept a position. The bnrn of Hiram Towner In Port Jem, whs burned early Tuesday morning. Tuehnrw s some 22 were all gotten out, bnt a number of wag ons, sleighs, etc., were destroyed. Tile origin of the fire is not ki OA o. Insurance f30O0, which covers the loss, t'ongrcssmau A. M. Palmer has a D uber of pacing"" of flower seeds l"r free riisrriba'ion. Any ono desir lug them should address a postal card to liiiu at Washington, D. C. J ude Staples refused all new ap plications for licence in Monroe Co. Mr?. 8 G. Vanderbcck of Uncken sack, N. -1 , is visiting the family of lier brother J. C. Warner. (). L. Rowland Esq, of Honesdale, was in town a couple ot days this week. The bribery charges preferred against Senator Alids of Now York by B'liiD Conger wero sustained by a vote of 40 to 9. This must be grati fying to the good citizens and espec ially to the liepublicansof that state. There (a and has been far too much brlhery;Bnd corruption In legiplame balls und it ia time to let it be known that those detected in selling their votes aud influence for money will if detected be punished. If, and unless. President Taft taki s some definite aotlou to en . bUHif loose.' from the domination ot ih perhaps a few began gardening. 1' seemed almost too good to last, and diiiodils may yet receive their bap tism of snow. Last year they were covered in Iuy. Read the article on Fmrth page it is instructive as showing what progress has been made by science in combatting disease. Wlliiniii Brown ot Struudsbnig spent part ot last week with friends in town. Mrs. David Cuddebackol Elizabeth N. J., speut Easter with her mother Mrs J. M. Aldrich. Will Armstrong of New York pissed the first of tbe week with his mother in town. C. W Bull Esq was in New York part of tbe week. No aotion so far has bdeN.ta.ken on tbe matter of a dust preventive for our streets. I'hat some substance besides water should be us- d is very evident. Water Is only a tempors ry alleviation aud in the end more ex pansive, and also occmsIihih greater inconvenience to the public Just what treatment or what material may be used. we trost will receive due consideration at the hands of the authori ties. During the absence of Dr. Kan. worthey in tbe south his practice will be in charge ot Dr. R. G. Bnrck- ley of Milford und Dr. E. Ctiddebuck of Port Jervfs. The latter w ill be al the oflioo of Dr. Kenworthey Tues days, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays froin 1 to 6.30 p. in tf" -. Roosevelt in a speech declared that not a lion in Africa bad done its doty. When he left this country Wall Street and other special interests ex pressed the hope that the lions might do them a service, and this rcfereuce miy nave been sail ia a joke. He may realize Daniels position when be reaches home. Jerry Leahy, who for a number of years has been gardet er on tbe Pin ebot estate, left for Jersey City this week where he has a position as Sup erintendent in the park. Edward A. Mead of New York, former Secretary of Jus.W. Pinchot, was in town recently. of Matamoras was kicked by a play- t unnbn and Aldiich ii fluence I e ful horse running loose lu tne nam may,- besides endangering tbe o- yard last Sunday morning and had oees of his administration a-d tbe her skull f nurtured, continued tenure ot his party In The1 Savannah News is needlessly 8. Phillips of New York, who owns considerable land in Mil lord township, was in town last week. A oarrtnl estimate places tbe amount of money annually spent in Europe by tourists from this country at fonr hundred and fifty million dollars. This is not all however, for communities on the continent are supported by the patronage of Amer icans, one dressmaker alone doing a business of fifteen million dollars a year. Have we no scenery here that can equal tost of Europe and is not our air as pare and water as good? The time is coming probably when this order will be reversed and tbe tourists from abroad will oomo to us. The remains of Henry Humbert were taken from the vault last Satur day and those of Milton Armstrong last Monday and interred in Milford Cemetery Tiiere is no telling what kind of a chick caucus will batch. The pips of peaoe in the House were loaded with giant powder. The voters are the ultimate con nmers of all this political trouble. Just at present Mr. Taft seems busy, boxing bis political compass There are some adverse currents. Mr. Roosevelt is having a pleasant time in Egypt, and it may continue when he reaches this land of the leal. . . Tobias Nelson has rented his house on George Street, now occupied by Dr. H. E. Emerson, to the family of Mr. Troup. Oliver Bensley of Lehman was in town Wednesday. Snow, sleet aud rain stalled trains and broke down telegraph wires in Nebraska Tuesday, while here the thermometer registered 82. Mosea C. Westbrook of Liberty N. , Fred L. and William V. West- brook of Blooming Grove were in town yesterday. James P Van Etten was on a bust ness trip to Eastnn a day this week. - Harvey Hoffman Esq. of Strouds burg Is announced as a candidate far State Senator In this di.-t'iet, and rumor says Hon MilesC Rowland representative. Hon. Leopold Feurth and exSeuator Joel G. Hit if Wayne are also said lo be Senatorial aspirants. With Hon. A M Pal mer and Hon. J. Davis Brodhead candidates for Congress the Demo- NEWS FROM WASHINGTON The political situation as viewed from the standpoint of the national capital, is much more interesting to both parties than legislation and ex ecutive matters just now. The elec tion of Mr. Foes as a Democrat to Congress in Massachusetts last week by a aplurelity of 5640 in a district which elected a Republican in 1908 by a plurality of 14.000, ia regard ed here and throughout tha coun try as a most significant indication as to popular feeling. Of course, po lltioal flgurers are hard al work and " will show plausibly special oautea for this remarkable political change. But crediting the Republi cans with all that they ,nfly claim as causes for this surprising result, it indioates fiat the trend of iopu lar opinion has gone so far that nothing but a miracle or Kiosevel; can save me nouse nexi iaii to ine.Mneenem era honM ..,--l,I,, party in power. Let it be said Some will start the plow this week! w.,u wumeveremimasiscan oe urot j.jd gome gardenmaking will be 10 Dear, mat tne party in power is done not responsible for high prices or for unsatisfactory business conditions. Inasmuch as the party in power. Democratic or Republican, always' olaims credit for whatever good 1 thing happens, it must face the re sponsibility for some of the bad, even if it should be bad crops. NOTES FROM SANDYSTON The dunce in the Lay ton grange hall on Filday evening was not large ly attended, as qnlte number of young people went to Branchvllle to attend the play given by the Haines ville 'Dramatic Club. The Montague case ot non-attend ance at school attracted much atten tion in this town. That the decision arrived at was not according to tbe facts is evident, and the end is not yet. Road masters are at work putting their respective pieces of road in or. der. and our roads are in better con dition than they have been in yean considering tha time of year. But why expend a lot of money on a two mile stretch of road when the work of macademizing it will' begin In June. Spring weather is here and the UNDER THE SYCAMORE TREE. So great has been tbe excitement over the rebuka of Cannon in the low er house of Congress that the Ballin-ger-Pint-hot investiga'iou has been to a great degree forgotton. Mr Plnchot since he testified, started to Europe and is there. It is reported that be went in answer to a cablegram train ex-Prcsident Roosevelt That one so near the ex-President as ex Forester Pinchot should be tbe first to get the ear of Mr. Roosevelt, is subject of considerable anxiety to the other side or at lei st to certain individuals of the other side. So far, Mr. Roosevelt has been as silent as the Sphinx which he saw by moonlight. Anoth er significant fact is that durlnir Mr. Gai field's residence in the city two! weeks ago be was the guest of Mr. School interests are a neglected quantity in this town and while wr have a B. of E not a member has ever visited a school to see what is being done. A teacher can turn oct of school as many pupils as they care to, and not a word is said. Why not reduce the nuralt of tiusttes from 9 to 6. Seth Siiay's vendue last week was noted for the high prices paid. High prices ruled throughout for all articles offered especially for young stock. The family of Evl Brink ileo'd af ter a stuy of 33 years at Tuttles Cor ner moted to Newton the past week. Mr. Crawn the purchaser of the farm has occupied the premises and will carry on blacksmithing with farm tog Then is rumor that C. E. MoCrsc- eu at Lay ton has sold out and will remove to Newton. Who the new blacksmith will be cannot be learned. Building of nrw cottages is going Two lovers sat under k sycamore tree On a rude rustic scat while merrily Above them the robins were twitting, Around them the leaves were flitting, But tbey quite oblivions of birds or of leaves Were to each other revealing Their secrets of hearts, not concealing, But trusting, betrothing their faith and their love Under the sycamore tree. Years passed and under the sycamore tree The same couple sat thinking pensively; Above them the robins were twitting, Around them the leaves were flitting, Life's changes had come but they remained true To each other and though neither broke The ailenc, their food hearts spoke More eloquent far than when they first sat Under the sycamore tree. The sycamore boughs have extended and there In the same rustio seat, sit another pair; Above them the robins are twitting, Around them the leaves are flitting, The swain and the maid their real love declare, Tia only what hat been before The same story told o'er and o'er Though old. It is new, and repeated the same Under the sycamore tree. Cecilia A. C ulles Pinchot, and he lately made an ad dress to the Tippecanoe Clnb In Clove on around Culvers Lake at a great Isnd, a very temperate address, but rata t, m , h m . u oue in which it was plain to see that . f , " v fore quite a village wil be located thara A 1 I Y : : i . gent, and that his advocacy was for "- - a more enthusiastic support of the Roosevelt policies than it is possible dioapped as' he is by those in the House and tbe Senate with whom be . l.i.noulf ... ha hrnnflMl! ' .larmul tthnnt th. IMMRHltHtV lit . I . n I. ... ..r ka rt.at.ln. M.111 K a XI m. t-tun. xveur - - with' a strouger term than good nat- ured. - According to a resolution Intro duced in Congress tl.e Sugar Trust has oven conserving tbe sugar lands in the Philippine. It has secured 65,000 aores of tbe friar land when the law is that only 2,500 acres can le lawfully acquired by one interest. More Attorney General Wickersbain opinion is cited lu tbe matter, and as alleged a member ot his former law Ann was au attorney for that corporation. Justice David J Brewer of the U. B. Supreme court died suddenly ol , apoplexy at bis home in Waabiiiginu last MomUy. He was appointed by President Cleveland in 1&9 aud at bis death was 73 years old. Chestnut Irees'are beiog killed by a blight which already has destroyed Htteeu million dollars worth cf tim ber in this state, and which prevails in the eastern counties. It tho tree is Infected at several points tbe rem edy is to cut it dow n aud burn the branches and loose bark. If only a limited part of the tree is atfectei the dead portion khould be cut away and the wound coated with tar. This treatment will cause much 1 Ixiraud considerable expense,' and tbe q le liou is will it pay. A tree in a tieiithhorhood will infect a whole section. Harry Homer of Newark, N. J., was a visitor in town the fiist of the week. Bartou Hilliard. who is attei.dii g school at Stevens Institute, Hoboken is spending Ilia Easter vacation with liW parents here. "Bill Steele will leave town Satnr day to join tbe Altoona team at Hampton Roads, Vs. . Miss Mae Chapman spent Easter with hrr parents iu Brooklyn. In Northern Idaho are found sev- . eral varieties of bear and deer, large numbers of grouse, and almost un limited quantities of trout. EIV, moose and oariboa are practically extinct. Lanty Armstrong of New York was a guest with bia sutur over Buudsy. "Matt' Henseu being made a Admiral. Even Commander Peary is beiug asked to retire to the extreme rear and be seated. - The Republican party can better afford to bury the batohet uow than the first ef the week and destroyed bury itself later. valuable timber. It la reported that ty of amusement at the June prl nary. Forest fires burned over a consid erable area in Lackawaxen township has elected to oousort It Is a curi r r ous situation and unprecedented In our political history that self ex iled ex-Preaident is at this moment Something in the cooling ijlk In fdiirru auu csiib .lie luuuwmg uiuru Ing shows that the milk haclnot been Sour milk. of the country than the genial gentle man in the White House. What be may aay or do when What the House fe doing to Edv. ard Chanler was caught between Speaker Cannon is just a reminder ol two fires and escaped by burying him self in a mud hole. Tuesday the house and barns on the John Clinton and Carl Bevsnk farms near Lay ton, N. J. were The tenant Norman Bens Buildings and what the Senate, one of these fine days, is going to do to Aldrich ' New York graft has a nonpartisan snirit. The h:gu cost of living my be ex-! burned n ained tartially when a man pays ley lost twenty cows thirty or mo.-e cents a day toll to a saloon keeper, and there are several in town who do this Madame Jardon, who lias lived here for several years, visited Wilkes Ua.re this week. It Is about time for Senator Al- Glass cutters in Honesxlale are on strike. The State Department will give demonstration In spraying In charge of W. H. Bullock and A. O. Finn on the f. rm of Anthony Stuuipf, about drich to drop ia at tbe White House j one mi'e from town, April 8th and again and assure the President that 9th anil on me larin oi t. -ft. ccnwi be is pushing' through thift-Kgisla- rer at Egypt Mills today and tomor tive Time ruin as raDldlt-SS tMXxlble. I row. Not only will the censuenuinera Saved From The Grave "I bad about giveu up hope, alter more potential in the political affairs , ,, J .. u ..u...-..u..i.V--i.i severe lung trouble," writes Mrs. M. L Dix, of Clarksville Tenn. "Often . I th nain In mv cheat would be almost or before tie "r ' , ,. . . I ..Viu.sk a anil I mnM wti-fr Hn ann imllirrei......u...- ,w w r.. Kin'. New Disoov. solicitude to regulars, insurgents, ' , ,,, ... 0 . ... i cry una uibud iiic iuui ii-v m . - Democrats and to everyone interest- ' ... , , j i aou. Its the best medicine made for ed In current politics. I. ... . nh.n.t. Mr. Garfield, in bis speech in Cleve coughs, stubborn colds, hay fevtr, la land, made severe arraignment ot (inppe, asmma, croup, uruuciuus those Reuobllcan leaders guilty of a and hemorrhages, hoarseness and policy which he thinks is certain to whooping cougn, yieiu quicsiy w ims lead the oartv to defeat He insist- wonderful medicine Try it. 60o and ,1 .ha. ...r. American n- S1.00. Trial bottles free. Guaran- hzed that present conditions pointed teed by All Druggists. t sometniDg rauicauy wruug. 4c Amil First nreed urogressive action and point-1 ' ed out that when a party fails to be Among the many explanations of nroeressive its usefulness has begun the origin of the modern otservsnoe to wane. "It Is our duty," said Mr, of All Fools' day is that it dates Garfield, "to squarely face the aitua-lfrom the adoption of tbe Gregorian linn .na to stand no and be counted calendar in France in 1582. Prior to for the policies that are In sympathy that time the year began March 25th with the best progressive thought of and tbe feasting and merry macing THE GENTILITY OF BASEBALL. I have seen a quiet little Sunday afternoon game lu which every man on either side told every man on his own and the other side just what he thought of his character. One cap tain, says Ellis Parker Butler, in "Success Magazine," began by tell. Ing. his pitcher what be thouiht of him, and ordered him off the field, -id the pitcher remarked that if be bad a catcher who knew how to catch a ball once every week or so be would be able to use some speed. This seemed to displease the catcher and he remarked in no gentle tones about the pitcher's general ability id the shortsightedness of a captain who would have such a mnu cn his n'ns. This gave pleasure to tbe op posing nine, and they showed it by appropriately gnying remarks, and were taken to task by the nine men of tbe other side. The two hundred tii'lh'ouVn'i ot t7re'in7Tndwere giv en to understand that not a man on either nine cared faded Bg for An hour later the umpire went home or in the direction of home, but the two captains were still discharging their men I have seen one stout catcher discharged eight times In one seven inning game, during which pe riod be resigned four times of his accord. tor keep as s profound secret the date of a lady 'a birth, but if he is a really polite enumerator be will assure her most convincingly that she doesn't look it. It la worth nothing, to the credit ; OBITUARY MRS DKLINDA NYCB Delinda Peters widow of tbe late Jacob Nyoe ot l-hman died at her home In Stroudsburg Friday Match 25th. She was born in Middle Smith- The Demon Of The Air is the germ of LaGrippe, that, breathed in, brings suffering to thoua anda. Iu after effects are weakness, nervousness, lack of appetite, energy and ambition, with disordered liver and kidneys. Tbe greatest need then is Eleotrio Bitten, the splendid tonic, blood purifier and regulator of Stom ach, Liver and Kidneys. Thousands have proved that they wonderfully strengthen the nerves, build up the system and restore health and good snirits after an attack of Grin If suffering, try them. Ouly 60o. Per fect satisfaction guaranteed by All Druggists. V. I. A. ENTER- TAINMENT. To properly and fairly mention the excellent entertainment given by the young people of Milford Tuesday eve nlng would require 8ecific mention of each participant so well wen tbe several parts rendered. The oast of characters in the play Too Much Married was as follows; Bob Hecshaw-Bachelor Percy Ly man Jr. Deacon Silas SmHh-Boba Uncle John Aimer. Jerry-the Gardener Geotge Pal mer. Sally-Maid of all work and Jerry ' We- Mrs. C. Wood. Miss Cordelia-The Housekeeper Miss Jail let. Dinah-A colored lady Miss Choi. Time Present. Scene Interior of Bob's House. All enliolted merited applause from audience, by the skillful manner in whole 'cast might well be classed among semi-professionals. The play proves that Milford has the talent to furnish first class, at tractive entertainment. Tbe miuttrel show which followed Aaa a surprise in tne excellence of the makeup of the several characters aud tbe true darkey spirit evidenced. The parts were all well taken and : he singing both by the quartette, so loists and chorns deserved and re ceived high commendation. Seldom is our people offered an evening of so great amusement and there is no occasion to go away from home to find talent to provide It. The hall was filled with the large audience many of whom remaloe'. to enjoy tbe dance which followed. The entertainment was sot xcellent as a whole that it should be repented ater in the season. oui country, and the people are just ly calling upon as for a fulfilment of that policy. They will not be satis with Inaction and makeshift legisla tion.'' These words, coming from Jluiniie." as Mr. Roosevelt was wont to call this momber of bis reg lasted till April 1st, when gifts were exchanged among friends and kins folk. Waggish persons who wished to see whether their friends remem bered the change in tbe calendar got into tbe habit of making mock gifts on the first of April, and when tbe of the season, that lew winters bave . ntlu lownamp. monrw " - been so completely free from dust. " ' "uu The Legislature might placate the , nmrr,age lu 1S49 she lived. suffragists by making some sweet- umi, ,he agt few ypare at Egyp, toothed woman State Inspector of Ice I M,,,. tar cabinet and of his tennis court or nacbaees were opened they would kitchen cabinet also, after close com- exclaim April fish that is young, munion as a guest of Giffjrd Pinchot, easily gullible fish. The custom was than whom none was closer to Mr. transferred to England, where it was Roosevelt, naturally raises the ques noted by the writers at tbe begin- tion as to who are the representa- uing of tbe 18th century, ibeprao- Cream. 1 : Popular interest finds that the Bui-! linger Pinohot proceedings have been mote or less 'blanketed" of late. T. R- wao's no triumphal tour. How can he help il? Every step he tukisisa triumphal tour. Just thirk how noble it was ot Uncle Joe to ask the blessings of Heaven on the Insurgents, when they had just taken "all the jewels" out of bis crown. What a Christian nmrtyr we have in Uncle Joe. Of course, tbe price of meat It governed by tbe supply. It is on tlila account the trust endeavor's to r ulato the supply. i She Is survived by one son James E.. and four daughters Miss Ellen Guillot of Btchkill, Margaret with whom she resided, Mary J. wife of Hon Jacob Klaer and Eva wife of J C. Ball. The funeral was beld last Monday and Interment at Buohkill tives of tbe Roosevelt policies. It is useless to deny that Mr. Taft is or was Mr. Roosevelt's chosen suc cessor and political beir. Nothing tical jokea played then were much like those which appeal to the youth ot the present time. Some authorities, however, find like such a selection has ever before tbe origin of the enston in Matthew occurred in Amerlcaj hiatorr. and xxix, i. WANTED! SALESMEN to represent as lr the sale of cur High Grade Goods Don't delay, apply at once. Steady e-a ploy men t ; liberal terms. Exper enoe not necessary. ALLEN NURSERY CO. Rochester, N. Y tbe facts and the event are so recent that everybody knows and realties them. The situation cannot bnt be embarrassing to the ex President. Politician, statesman aud historian as he is, he cannot but appreciate the difficulties with w hich the Presi dent has had to contend and is con tending. No president has ever been more sincerely anxious to carry out the policies bequeathed to him by ouUcrite lor the Prea Real Estate Transfers Charles L. Wieland and others to Adsline Wieland, 66 acres Green. E. L. Parks to 8. II. Baily, lot in Lincoln Park. Amanda W. Cortright by J. H Van Etten Adm to John Zimmerman 30'.' acres Delaware $1800. Amanda W. Cortright by J. H. TO SPEND ONE DAY. If you sit down at set of sun And count the deeds that you have done: And counting find one self-denying act, one word That eased the heart of him that heard, One glance most kind w hich fell like sunshine where it went. Then you may count that day well spent. But if thru all the live-long day You've easdd no heart by yea or nay, If, thru it all, you've nothing done that yoa can trace That brol tbe sjiiehtne to one fare, No act most small that helped some soul aud nothing cost. Then count that day as worse lhau lost." The Call Of The Blood for purification, finds voice in pim ples, boils, sallow complexion, a jaun diced look, moth patches and blotches on tbe si lu, all signs of liver trou ble. But Dr. King's New Life Pilla uake rich red blood; give clear skin, rosy cheeks, fine complexion, health. Try them. 25c at All Druggists. Van Ltten Ad in to James L. Wood, party platform than President Taft 37 acres Delaware 1 2525. and It is not mere fiction to place Walburga Raegger to Norman the odium of failure' If failure It Sutherland aud wife, ucrea Bhoh- moat be, on his wicked advisers. ola K&C, Worse Than Bullets. Bullets have often caused less auff ering to soldiers than tbe eczema L W. Harriman, Burlington, Me., got in the army, and BufiVitd with, forty years. "But Buckleu's Arnica Salve cured me when all else failed,'' he writes. Greatest healer for Sores Ul cers, Boils, Bums, Cuts, Wounds, Bruises and Piles. 25c at All Drug Pittsburg Bribers The confession of Councilmen and ex Coanoilmen in Pittsburg have dtawn many ir the net of graft and bribery. A pool of 102,500 was made by six banks to obtain deposits of money through the votes of councilman, and this money was divided among the takers in small and large sums. The bankers who furnished tbe money are well known and are men of high standing. Never before perhaps in the history ot nny municipality bus there beon suoh wholesale bribery and corruption affecting so many officials both of tbe city and of banks. Many charged are coming in, confessing and receiving sus pended sentences, while some no doubt will furnish tl.eir servioea to the state nnder compulsion. It la a pitiful tale of graft and greed and a disgrace to any city and state. FOR "RENT! ONE of the finest store rooms in Milford, Corner Broad and Catharine Streets from April 1st. Also two out t age ; one 6 rooms, water in both. Enquire of Milford, Fa, A. P. UKUWN,
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