Pre nty Comre Office 11 1 09 VOL. XV. MILFORD, PIKE COUNTY. PA., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18. 11)10. NO 3 0 It BRIEF MENTION G. 8. Miller of Scrantou represent ing the Scran ton Life Insurance Com pauy was in town (bit week In the intnrests of his company. It le growing initltutloo and gains in stability. The striking expressmen in New York have gone baok to work and business is resumed bnt the chauffer are yet out and there In a threat that all street car men will strike. In several Counties in the State and in Philadelphia frauds in the lute election are being exposed, and in some districts have been throwi out. Just what the result would bave been had there been a perfectly fair ballot and room, is hard to say, but that is what we should bave and under the law are ontitled to so thai the will of honest voters may be ez pressed. An infant child of Elmer Bodine and wife of Milford died Tuesday. Teners majority over Berry in the State is about 35,000. Grim was a bad third. The tie problem has prompted aeveral railroads to bny large tract of land along their lines and plant trees. The Pennsylvania has thous ands of acres devoted to this pur pose. Experiments have been made with Iron and reinforced ooncrete a a substitute for wood, but have no been satisfactory and the demand foi timber will increase. For this reas on roads are, making provision t supply their own demands. Champ Clark, who will. likely, be next Speaker of the Honse, says the democrats will revise the tariff. . Suggestion is made that Hon. A. M. Palmer take np the leadership of the d em oc ratio party In this state. The old leaders are in such ill odor wit h the party that unless some step, are taken to regain confidence It will not receive as many votes next eleo tion as it did this when it was bal third. Tront spawn about this season of the year, and when the small streams are fnll of, water they afford them opportunity, to lay their egg. which hatch in from 8 to 4 month depending on the temperature of the water. A oase under the Corrupt Practice. Aot reoently decided In the Superior Court holds that it lis not sufficient for a candidate to set oat that he had paid oertain snms to various persons named to be expended by them for lawful purposes. He most explain what was dona with the money by the several persons to whom it was paid and must produce proper vouch ers for all sums over $10. This brings the statement of , expenses down to a pretty fine point. Hhort weight swindlers, pure food dnpers and their kindred defranders of the peoplo are having a session in New York now with Inspectors Every conceivable dnvios has "been found to oheat in weight. In measure and in purity. Coal sold In a bushel basket which only held halt a bnshel eight gallons of gasoline sold for ten and nine karat gold marked fourteen. ' The egg business, the bad ones that ! go in the sponge cake is being inves tigated. Because of the immense corn orop and lower price of cereals both beef and pork have declined in price, and are expected to go yet lower. Stephen Palmer and party killed two black bears in the vicinity of Dark Swamp this week. Hon. W. S. Bennet of New York who was defeated for reelection call ed his distriot leaders together this week to discuss leading Roosevelt out of the party. Sentiment was di vided on the question and no definite action taken, Bennett is a protage of Abe U ruber who mad a violent speech at Saratoga, abusing Roose velt. Bennett thinks if he had been nominated for Governor he. would have won out, and i angry because he was opposed by Roosevelt and Grisoom. Judge Barratt sentenced respec table dealer in rotten egg lu Phila- dttlphia this week to jail which was a great surprise. Ha was willing to pay the maximum fine, but thought his standing in society should relieve him of the odium, of Jail. The Judge said "guilt was personal," and when Courts take that view it Is tough on ine.i of high social position who make money tn "rots and spots." Madam U Russell Garoler of Tarry town made a brief. visi here last week. A. W. Remseo, who has been ab sent tha jiast year motoring l Kar en, hfjtnroit Justice moved rapidly in England in the Crlppen cane in which defend ant wag charged with the murder ol hia wife Belle Elmore. Only a few weeks ago hit trial was held and he was convloted. He apponled ano the appeal has been heard and tb convlotion affirmed and execution ol the death sentence only postponed f few weeks. - It has been noted tha Lord Alverstone, before whom thi oase was tried, displayed remarkabli acumen and promptness in question ing the witnesses and oharging thi jury. Such celerity might prove i deterrent to the commission i f onin in this country. The Annnal State Convention ot Sobool Directors will be held Iu Hr rlsburg the week beginning f)ee. 26 Due of the chief toptos of disoussiol will be the propoeed new school codi and no doubt its advantages and thi contrary will be tuoroly investigated Christy Mattbewson, of the Nev York Giants, will receive a salar aext year of 115.000 and the ordinal? rural clorgyman will continue V bave the promise of 1800 to $1000 One reason given fur this disparity i chat the former has a much bettei delivery. A light snow fell here last Sunday night which added to what was a) ready on the ground made excellent '.racking and no doubt greatly profit ad hunters In this state while ii New Jersey it barred them out, an (bat is only fair to game. At the December meeting of th Brotherhood in the Presbyteriai Churoh there will be a debate on tb question of the initiative, recall am referendum. This matter Is attract ing attention in the country and n one ot the propositions which ma soon come before voters. It is wisi therefore to have an idea ol its ill -dgn, and political effect. Prof Wildrlok and Hon. W. A. H. Mitch ell are the leaders. Recently at Belfast the large' vessel ever built was launched. Tbi Olvmpio is 888 feet long, 97 fee wide and ber height is 105 feet. Hi" rudder weighs 100 tons and the ve ei weighs 27,000 tons. She wii oarry 2,500 passengers and the ore v. will number 860. Her engines ar 45,000 horse power and she will maintain a speed of 21 knots. Wayne County is likely to hav auother murder oase. Frank Hunkli haa been arretted charged with poisoning his two half witted son. Charles and Edward. One wat found dead in the barn and the otbei up stairs in tha house under a bed. Mr. Josephs gave a very interest. Ing address in tha Presbyteriai churoh Monday evening, his topi velng gardens. He began with tin garden of Eden and briefly describes the gardens of different countries, oi rather tracts of land laid ' out ai uarks, showing the characteristics ol each. Ilia treatment of the subjec showed him to bo familiar with t and that be haa read extensively and Intelligently. The Baltimore woman "who shot a burglar" with her eyes closed had presence or mum, prooably to reoollect tnat8b8 couldn't hit what she looked at. A Boston woman says lack of bab ies causes divorces. An extraordin ary argument. We should have thought, on the contrary, that the prevalence of divorce caused the shortage of infants. Tha term of Senator "Paynter,"of Kentucky, expires next Marcn and he Is a candidate for reelection. Whitewashes, however, are mora in demand at the national oapita). A man naa as muen right to be a Republican as to he a Democrat in these days, but no man has a right to be both. Eat, drink ami be merry, for to morrow it will cost a darn sight mora. Hon. G. It Quick, Horace Porter, W. F. Choi and Harry Reed are in camp at Blooming Grove hunting. it is saia mat in order to reach a deoision, a Poltsville jury tossed a ooin. In tbe light of human exper ieuce, . the method seema faulty, Still, it gave justice a chance. The only satisfied Republicans are the geanine Progressives. Explain, and tbe world laughs at you It Is better to have claimed apd lost than never to bave olaimed at all. The outlook for good weather has Improved ; the Weather Bureau has lasued a storm warning, HoSmaos majority in tha distriot ii 973. After all, the Issue is between tbe fow who olamor for privileges and favors snd the many who ask Both Ing bat the right to enjoy the pro ceeds of their own toil under the laws which gnarantee equality. "Too many people are' trying to leid automobile Uvea on wheelbar-' row incomes, says ths Hon. Charles B. Land is. Not always altogether thoir fault, either, with automnbilt prices on all the necessities of life. A poetess in an Insane asylum in Minnesota has won a prize from a magazine for a poem. Fos&ibly tbe incident servea to throw some light upon the origin of some queer poems that appear in tbe magazines. Most Governors bave to wait un til they are elected before receiving Honorary college degrees. Woodrow Wilson's LL. D. from Princeton was -onferred while his campaign waf on, but with excellent assurance that it would be worn In office. If some of those aviators dont stop ioing up so high that they cannot tee the earth, they may not be able to find their way back. The Arm of Lufty & Macksoud of .Sew York of which Joseph and Eli is Macksoud well known here art iwnera has been forced into bank ruptcy. The nominal assests art ibout 118,000 and liabilities about 38,000. Losses of accounts In Boutli American states are given as a cause. People here will sympathise with the Arm In this misfortune They hav nade this their suinmor home for a few years past and have always deall uprightly with people here. The chedule showa that there will be lit tie left for the men when debts are paid and it may be a question whetl. r they can retain their property in town. Mrs. Alan Johnstone, of Copec uagen nee Miss Plnohol is el Grey rowers. N. G. Palmer and family have one to White Plains to pass the winter. Charles Kurtz and wife of Ding nan township hae as a guest a young son. Dr. Clarence Elaer with his fami ly ot Tioga Pa. reoently visited rela tive) here. An old Maine Hunter predlots a mild winter because deer have not changed their summer coats, beavere have not out down tree for theii winter food, muskrats have not built their winter habitations, and duoki had not yet left the lakes. He ha noted for several years tha signs ol the times as Indicated by animal) snd says be has hot missed single iuess. In a distriot in Luzerne County 34 men voted and 124 votes were re turned tor Tener. In Schuylkill County In one distriot where ovet ine hundred votes were returned when tbe ballot bax was opened it was found to be empty, and in man ither cases frauds of a similar nature bave been discovered. These ,evll explain why u party like the Key stone which stands forcivio righteous ness can bave suoh a startling growth. There is an awakening among the people. As one result of tbe adoption of the womans suffrage amendment tc the constitution a bill has been intro duced before the Seattle oounoil pro hibiting smoking at polling places at general or special elections. The audit of Sibley, who spent 143,000 to obtain the nomination tor Congress, haa beeu postponed until next May because of his illness, and it is doubtful now it it ever will be held. Mrs. A. S. Dingman Laa gone for an extended visit with her sister at Iteseoa, Monroe Co. Frank Pioot shot a deer in tbe vieinilv of Dark Swamp this week. If you have property to sell or hous ea or bungalows to rent by Hating them with the Pike County Realty Co. tbey will be advertised in New York and Brooklyn. The New York branoh is at 60 Church Street, Hud son Terminal. Room 1868. The office of the Delaware Valley Transportation Co and Wells Fargo Express have been removed to the Dimmlok House Stable. Telephone connection. 3t. The state dairy and food division will proeeoute all who sell deoom posed or wormy ohestuuta Complaint has been made that many sold which are used lor food purposes ocntaln many wormy ones. lhe D. V. Transportation Co. is having a large enclosed wagon built for carrying passengers and express matter during the winter when its machines pannpt mo, , There were produced in this shite last year about nineteen and a half million barrels of cement with a market value of over fifteen million dollars. About nine thouaand labor ers were employed who earned $1,. 687,807. Over thirty one thousand tons of hollow oement blocks were made with a market valne of about twelve cents each. Judge Srarla in Honesdalc quashed the indictment aeainst Leona Lord for murder because of irregularities in drawing the grand jury which found a true bill. The jnry commis sioners filed no oath of office Congressman Palmer has appointed J. F. Connelly of Stroudsburg to Wi st Point, and Ralph A. Schilling of Easton to Annapolis. ' "the alter nates are from Carbon and North ampton. The Comptroller has Issued a cull for statements of coadition of all banks at the close of business Nov. 10th. President Taft has gone to Panama to Inspect the oanal. "3 S a O O S! a w M to w o SS B I o o o n 3 W . BS M l 2 3 sieeoj a o H M W O o a H i i W w !?2 Pa 1 (9 N 1 CP o 3 53 H SI SUNDAY FISHING LAW. Sportsmen in different parts of the State are organizing to have tie coming legislature repeal the provis ions of the fish code of 1907 that spe oiftcally prohibits Sunday . fishing. Commissioner of Fisheries Meehan says that "no reason for prohibiting Sunday fishing exists, except on mor al and rehgous grounds." The same may be said of many other kinds of Sabbath deseoration. One argument in favor is that many men can find little or no time to fish during tbe week days, and that if parks and other recreation resorts are allowed to operate Sundays they should be al lowed to pass their time in their fav orite amusement The repeal would not affect the Act of 1794 called the blue law which prohibits Sunday work and those who felt aggrieved might have re course to that. But does tbe moral sentiment ot Pennsylvania wish to open Sunday as a day In which its people may line its streams and fish, without fear of the oivil law. I'll ere are men who will not Spare time from their every day avocations and pursuits to fish or take other rec reation and who want to take Sun day so as to lose no time from busi ness, but what of the effect of such example's on the youth ot the State. We should have her probably a horde of men from other States and the cities starting out anil ly morn ings to line our streams, and what could be said to the boys who would want to emulate the example of gen tlemen who presumably should wish to set them one to follow with pn lit and which would lead them to be good citizens. The Sabbath as a day of rest is fulling into disrepute fast enough without legalizing something wbioh will hasten that deplorable end. ' Hinting. Pat "I SBy Maloney have ye any tobacco?" Malonky -'I have."' Pat (after a pause) "Maloney again I say have ye any tobacco?" Maloney "I have I say I have." Pat "Then why the divil don't ye give me some?" Malon ky "Then why the divil don't you ask for it?". FOR SALE! About thirty full blooded white Wyandottes, including cockerels. pullets and full grown bir Is. Also fifty broilers of mixed breed. Apply to THOMAS VYSE, Harford btreet MUford, Pa. NOTES FROM SANDYSTON Election Day passed off much as usual, anil the principal fight wb waged for the office of Freeholder, One of the candidates who offered to b't that he would get 2 votes to his opponent's one, resulted in bis being elected by the measly majority of 4 votes, thuB showing that he came mighty near It sing this town out of his vest pocket. The Election Board should have ejected the drunken men from their room instead of al lowing them to howl over the loss of vote Voters who neglected to see tha they were registered, put np a big kick because they were not permit to vote. Again the Board of Regis- 'rntion did not visit every habitation to Kniull the voters at that habita nun. The milk supply is gradually di minishing and the creamery at Bev ans has a dully income of from 85 to 10 cans. The idea of whitewashing the -tables of dairymen is a 'good one, mil a man In the interest of the Bor dens came through this town white washing stables. The job was satisfactory and the cost small. Ed. McCracken, who has been lo cated In Layton for over 20 years. go?s to Newton this week. Ha is in excellent workman In all that goes with the trade, and his many frieudB wish hltn success in bis new location. The Flatbrook Valley Fish Club liberated about 2200 fingerllng trou' in our streams, along the mountain, on Friday last. The Stoll brothers of "Alsaola Farm" raised the frame for their new barn on Friday last. The build ing is 32x(i5 and 21 foot poets and will be thoroughly up to date. Oscar Warner, a resident of Wal pack, and his son were tinkering with an old gun when it was dis charged the load taking effect In his thigh, almost severing tbe leg from the body. . : He died In a short time before the doctor could be had. Mrs William Smith, or Bsvans, while walking around the house caught her foot in a heavy vine, and fell, breaking her left arm at the wrist. The woods were full of hunters again on Wednesday last, and par-' ty from Layton shot a fine buck weighing 200 pounds hog dressed. Clarence Layton son, of Port Lay ton, fired the lucky shot. The hunt era report that many dogs are being used in pursuit of deer. The Dorcas Society of the Haines ville Church will hold its annual Turkey Supper In the basement ol the Church on Wednesday evening, Nov. 23rd. This event will be equal to any supjjer heretofore given, and their suppers are alwaya first class. Mrs. A. M. Mettler has sold her t'nrin of 190 acres to a New York par ty, for $5,000. This farm is situ atod along the Delaware f of a mile north of the Dingman bridge. Sees A Light. The Philadelphia Press last week published an editorial whloh is called a revolt against the methods of nom inating party candidates and the character of some ot the men nomin ated. The sentiments expressed have been approved by a number of or ganization papers and several promt. nent republicans. The expression is! general that delegates should be sent to conventions who will not vote at the dictation of a leader but who will think and act for themselves ard that meu of high character, against whose reputations for honesty and good judgment columns based on facts cannot be written. The Con gressman and candidates tor tba leg islature who were defeated because of the feeling against the bead of tbe ticket which caused a great falling off in the vota now realize that there should be a revolt against the lose leuoe of the State organization and that the party should be rehabilitat ed iu the confidence of tbe people. It is a pity that the consciences of these 're vol tors" could not have quick ened and their tongues loosened be fore they saw the party go down to a practical defeat. However repen tance and turning from evil ways is better late than never. Concrete blocks made in any quan- Jtity by R. E. Humbert, Milford, Pa, TO THE VOTERS 1 OF PIKE COUNTY. Now that the olonda of battle have cleared away and bnt a few remains of the shattered are left, I wish to reiterate what I have tried to em phasize "That the day of boswes and bossism is about over" and the vot era of Pike County are rapidly learn ing, that the word "Democrat" and the word "Republiojn," can do them no good in local politics stand ing alone, but, with someone behind to do the work, and do It honestly, much good can he accomplished. To n y friends, and you are still In tbe majority, drawn from both great political parties, I wish to thank you for your oontinoed confl denoe in me and I will endeavor to my utmost to keep my faith with you. To those who opposed me honest ly I can say that you are entitled to ronr opinion as am I, we both may be right, we both may be wrong, but we are honest in our opposition and glory in your fair fight. To those who opposed me dishon estly by circulating malioious false hoods to catch the unthinking vote und by their zealousness to win al all hazards regardless of the trnth, frtel a comtempt, for I always hated a liar and an unfair man and an eleo Hon story that isn't worth appearing in print against a political opponent is not worthy of belief, and as none of puch stories were printed, they are without foundation. Had such stories been true, myo- ponent was too shrewd a man to let such an opportunity go by, as the truth would have been presented and which I could not bave denied publicly, consequently they were no "grist" of my opponent personally. Clean politics I bave always play ed and always will, for if I cannot win by honest and clean methods, I don't want the job and I know Mr. Adams is that kind of a man too. Primarily, I fully expected to be defeated on account of the Keystone Ticket, whloh as the returns show drew 193 votes from me, these I ol'lm were voters ot the most inde pendent type' who two years ago, when the issue was striotly drawn between tbe two great political par ties, supported me. Then too, with tbe other tickets, tbe returns show an additional loss of 26 votes, aggregating to me a to tal loss of 218 votes, wbioh if addod to my majority of 88, would have given me a comfortable total of 256. It is apparent then, that had there beea no Keystone party this year, with a majority of 38 in a total vote of 1498 and had the line been drawn strictly as it was two years ago when I received a majority of 322 out of 1704 votes polled that these 266 in dependents would have supported me and had the vote not fallen off this year over 200 from two years ago, my majority this year wcslld have exoeeded that of two years ago. The result, therefore, la very grat ifying to me, for I am confident from the above figures, that the vot eis are thinking each year more and more, "To whom they will sell their potatoes. '' , This year too, I was opposed by a man, new to tbe political field, a sturdy, thrifty, energetic young man, who is olean of character and who personally fought a clean fight and to him I extend the hand c.t good fellowship and say in all sincer ity. that he was a "Bully" good an tagonist and I admire hia personal qualities. No man should play the game and expeot to win always, and I would nave ueen as gooa a loser, as a win ner. I have made you certain promises ; I have pledged you no results; but only that I would make the effort aud I will do my best to fulfill them. If there is any individual who has any suggestions to make, as to laws that should be corrected or new leg islation to be enaoted, your Repre sentative elected to represent you, 1 shall always be glad to hear from him, and am ready for orders. Out of a three weeks trip through the county, with but two exceptions, (and they bscauae I was a Republi can) my political triends and oppon ents treated me as one of their in vited guests and in good fellowship. It was the first vaoation I had had in two years and I look back on those three weeks with a great deal of pleasure aud shall recall tbe many old acquaintances I renewed, as well as the maoy new one 1 formed. Very truly ycurs ALFRED MARVIN COUNIY LOSES SUIT. Last week 1 1 the U H. District Court at Scraiilon a Jury rendered verdlot against the County of Pie for f265(, and coots in favor of T. E. ' Spencer who sued for damages on a contract with the County for furnish, ing safe, vault doors and filing cases. and which the Omnty refused to al low him to fu'fill. His claim waa made up x follows : Contraot. price fur safe $1250 Contract pi Ice for di-ors 1200 Contract price for files 2'on Total Contract. 44650 Cost to blin of safe and doors.. 750 Cost to install goo Cost to buy and put in files. . . 950 Total cost to him $2000 Profit on above $2650. The facts are that two Countv Commissioners II. 8. Albrieht and W. H. Clune entered into a contract or agreement with Spencer to fur nish the bove at the prices named. Uutton was not present and did no sign the contraot. After Albright retired from office and was succeed ed by P, C Kinkel, Kinkel and Hat ton passed a resolution rescinding the contraot and notified Spencer ot their act. None of the goods had been delivered, and they refused de livery to be made. Spenoer then brought suit with the above result. Under the law governing the trial of causes in the C. 8. Courts no. equitable defense is permitted hence the County was prevented by the ruling of the court from presenting any testimony showing the Condi-'. tions under which the contract was made or any attendant circumstances. It was held that If a contract was made which hound the County tbe County was liable in damages if it did not permit the contract to be ful filled. Under these conditions it waa a simple matter for the plaintiff, to make ont his case. The result is en lightening as showing the profits la such material as was contracted f. r, and it may be that though the Coonw ty may have 'to pay the verdict, which with costs and attorney feee may amount to over $3000, yet by careful management she may be able to obtain, the pecessary filing cases, doors and a vault to accomodate tha books and papers at a less sum than $2000 and so in the end she will nek be out much more money. The suit euiphasizes tha necessity of cure and good judgment in mak. ng contracts in which the publio has an interest. It can hardly be con ceived that such profits as are shown ibove are legitimate aud that If proper competition waa permitted that they could be obtained, or would be asked by any firm doing a fair business. If the firms dealing in such goods are iu a combine to maintain snch profits then the Coun ty better use wood and stone which have served the purpose for many years. CB BJ EE f a a a ts a a 2 n a -I a o 13 G& 3 4 $ S3 o a 2 I W to -x wr CO to o o 2 I si QO 3D S ,M. E. Church Notes. ' The Lai lies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church have elected the following officers for the' ensuivg year; President, Miss Hel en Olmstead; 1st, V. P Mm. Olivia, Armstrong;' 2'ud. V.' P., Mrs. Dun ham Gregory; Secretary, Mrs. E. 8. Wolfe; Treasurer, Mrs. William Ai mer, i . The Annual Fair will ba held tbe i second week in August on the 1 1th. and 12th. of the motitb. An Oyster Supper will be served in the church parlors Thursday even, ii.g, December 8th,
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