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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-11
THE POSTAL SERVICE.
Extract From the Annual Report Of Post
master General Wilson.

master General Wilson.
WASHINGTON, Dec. "A vigorous pro-
test against the abuse Of the postal service
is made in the annual report Of Postmas-
ter General Wilson, which has just been
made public. he quotes figures which
show an excess Of expenditures over re-
celpts Of IS, 1877, Oss for the last fiscal year,
which, however, is a decrease in deficiency
as compared with the previous fiscal year,
of 81, 679, 1885,
This satisfactory exhibit for the last
year has been made possible, the postmas-
ter general says, by vigorous policy Of
bringing suit or pushing collection on
bonds Immediately after default, which is
the only safe practice for the interests Of
the government and those of the obligors.
The postmaster general says he thinks
congress may properly grant relief In cases
of hardship and injustice following collec-
tion, after the lapse of years, by general
bill or otherwise.
The report says: "There is no necessity
for this annual deficit It has its chief
source In the transmission at second class
rates of a large and rapidly increasing vol
ume of matter never in the contemplation
Of the law which gave the nominal rate Of
1 cent pound on such matter
The average cost of receiving, transport
ing and delivering each pound of mail
matter of all classes was about 10 cents.
Matter of the third and fourth class
probably paid for its handling, with posi-
bly, slight profit on fourth class matter.
At the average postage revenue Of 9S cents
pound, great profit accrues to the gov
ernment on first class matter
The proposed 1 cent letter rate, the
cheapest postage in the world, Mr.. Wilson
says would yield a great profit, but it is
Idle to talk of such reduction while two
thirds Of our mail matter is handled at a
small fraction of Its cost
He characterizes the loss sustained by
the franking privilege in transmitting
serial libraries, ETC., as indefensible
The estimates for the current fiscal year
and the year 1898 follows: Estimated rev.
enue for 1897, $50, ,099, 145.O7; expendi-
lures, estimated, for 1897, sos, 57I, ,6e4. go;
deficiency for 1897, $8,47e, 41e1 Is; esti-
mated revenue for 1893, 500, ,2e7, 076. 6s;
expenditures, estimated for 1898, $e7, 516,-
10; deficiency for 1893, estimated, s1,-
2sS, 884.47.
Discussing the merits Of the postal sys-
tenn, the postmaster general says the peo-
pie of the United States may felicitate
themselves that in no important respect
are they behind any other country in their
postal facilities, and In many things they
are In the van.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-11

A reader of the PRESS asks for a
receipt for white fruit cake. We
publish one sent in answer to this
request which we intend to try for
ourselves. Two cups sugar, three
fourths of a cup butter, whites of
five eggs, and one cup of sweet milk
three cups flour, two teaspoons
cream tarter mixed with tho -four,
one teaspoon soda Dissolved in a very
little boiling water and added Just
before putting in a reasonably hot
oven, one cup of blanched almonds
chopped fine, three fourths of cup
of grated cocoanut, one half cup of
citron cut in small pieces very thin
just shaved off. Cream the butter
and sugar, add milk then sift the
flour in little by little beating hard,
then the fruit and nuts lightly
sprinkled with flour, and we'll
beaten whites, lastly soda.
Cough CANDY.-Break in small
pieces a cupful of slippery elm
bark let it soak two hours in cup
ful of water, half fill a cup with flax
seed and fill to the brim with water
and soak an hour, when you are
ready to make the candy put one
pound and a half of light brown
sugar in a porcelain stew pan add
piece of butter the size of an egg,
and strain on this the water from
the bark and flax seed and stir until
the sugar disolves and it boils, let
boil until it hardens in water, add
little lemon juice, and vanilla if de
sired, beat hard a moment and pour
in buttered tins, cut out in squares
like caramals.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-11

NEW York. Dec. s.-FLOUR-state and
western quiet aud easy; city mills patents
S5-2o95.55; winter patents, eA90a5.iO; city
mills clears, S4e5@5.l0; winter straights, S46C
eb405
WHEAT--No. red ruled weak and lower
In consequence Of disappointing cables, liqui-
dation and absence OF cash demand; March.
be14GDaelfc.; May, e5lf0s6c.
CORNING. 2 steady on unexpectedly light
receipts May, 81 1l-l6@9l9lc.
OATS-No. 2 ruled dull; track, white, state.
22082c.; track. white, western, 42QS2o.
POhk-Dullg mess, Ss.259e.75; family, SlO.5O
OIL
LARD-Dull; prime western steam. sLlO,
nominal.
BUTTER-steady; state dairy, llQ20c.; state
creamery, l5d23jfc.
CHEESE = Quiet; state. large. 7yfal05fo.;
small. 7j6o1lO14c.
EGGs-steady; state and Pennsylvania. sea
&c.; western. l5jfQ24c.
SUGAh-Raw quiet, but steady; fair refn-
ing, l6-loci centrifugal, % test 5-l6c.; refn-
Cd quiet crushed, &c.; powdered, sc.
TURPENTINE-stea at a7jf828c.
MOLASsEs-ste steady; New Orleans. eoa3ic.
for new crop.
RioE-steady domestic. s56eeo Japan. "
CSC.
TALLOw-w Weak; city. sJSe; country, s,lc.
HAf--Aaayg shipping, b59ooc.l good to choice,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-11

When grating a nutmeg start
from the blossom end. It will be
found to CRATE much more readily.
If corks are too large for the
mouth of the bottle for which they
are intended, soak them in boiling
water for a short time, and they
will soften so that they may be
easily pressed into the bottle.
1t cannot be said too often that
sand or flour sprinkled over burning
grease or oil will put out the fire.
A box filed with sand kept in con-
venient place should be found in
every household, to be ready in case
OF necessity. particularly where
lamps are generally used.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-11
CarIisie's Estimate Of Expenses.

WASHINGTON, Dec. z. 7.-Secretary Car
Isle has sent to congress the estimates of
appropriations required for the public
service of the fiscal year ending June 30,
1898, as furnished by the several executive
departments.
The estimates foot up 94e1, 71e, ,e7o. go,
against S416,094, ,078.17, estimated for
1s9e-7, and s49s, 4s1, 6O5.es for that year
Estimates for 1898 by their respective IT,
ties are; Legislative establishment, "a, $780,
s20 80; executive establishment, $19, $685.
95e; judicial establishment, 4o07, 1870; for
eign intercourse se, ,052, 720 70, military
establishment, ss4, ,29s, ,686. 4s; naval es-
tablishment, Sss, 484, 778. 6e; Indian sf-
fairs, s7,s79, 5e5 81; pensions, S141, $685.
$780, public works, S91, 487, ,061. 9e; postal
service, u, ,ses, SS4. AZ; miscellaneous, $50, =
S44, 1858; permanent annual appropria-
tions, $3.50, ,o7s, s2O; total, s4s1, ,71s, 97O. go,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-11
IsCUBA'SHEROsLAING
sPANlARDs INSIST THAT ANTONIO
MAcEo is DEAD.

According to Spanish Advices. Maceo Died
HerOically Fighting For Cuba's Freedom.
Apparently on the Eve Of Great victory.
Corners Son Also Reported Dead.
HAVANA, Dec. Cit is stated in most
positive terms by the Spanish authorities
that Antonio Maceo, the great insurgent
leader and the heart and soul Of the Cuban
cause, has been killed in Havana province
after having effected the passage Of the
western trochn near Mariel at Its northern
extremity. With the Cuban leader died
the youth, Francisco Gomez, son Of Maxi
mo Gomez, who accompanied the mulatto
general on his passage of the trocha
Most explicit details of the finding Of
the corpses of the fallen Cubans and Of the
facts relied upon for their Identification
are at hand through the report Of the
Spanish commander, Major Cirujeda, who
contested the passage of the trocha unsuc-
cessfully on Dec. 4 (last friday with
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-11

National bank established.
Genet, the French minister.
Treaties with England, Spain, and
Algiers.
Orations on these treaties.
New political parties.
ADAMS.
Alien and sedition laws.
Death of Washington and Frank
lin.
Army increased. Water house.
More trouble with France.
Severe contests of political par
ties.
(Others to follow.)
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-11

PARKERsBURG, Va, Dec 6.-The most
extensive purchase of coal lands ever made
In the world has just beon consummated
In this state. 1t is known as the Preston
county coal and land deal The members
OF the purchasing syndicate are S. NJ
Guffy, Mellon Bros. OF Pittsburg, Drake
4 Stratton company Of Philadelphia,
John Shney Of Cory, Pa, and the build
ers Of the Cheal River railroad. The
tract contains 40, 900 acres OF land in Pres
ton county The price paid was SO an
acre. A prominent geologist says it Is un-
questionably one Of the richest coal fields
in the world.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-11

CHICAGO, Dec. s.-The picture of Presi-
cent Cleveland, which hung in the rooms
Of the Cook County Democratic club, has
been cut to pieces. The perpetrators Of
the deed are unknown. 1t is supposed to
be the result Of the strife between the gold
and silver wings of the party, which reach
"a its height at the annual club election
Monday. The picture, which was one Of
the largest and finest Of the president in
existence, was painted In Buffalo and
brought to the national convention Of 1888
Dy the Buffalo Democrats, who presented
the portrais TO ths Cook County Democ-
racy.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-11
TALMAeE TO WE'D AGAIN.
The Noted Pulpit Orator VIII Marry Miss
MAngam Of Sing Sing.

SING SING, Dec 9.--Rev 7. De Witt
Talmage and Miss Susie Mangam of this
city are to be married. This announce
ment was made in Sing Sing by relatives
of both persons.
The exact date of the wedding has not
been determined upon, but the event will
In all probability be within a week.
The young lady who is about to become
the bride Of the noted preacher is the
daughter Of Daniel d. Mangam, commits.
sion merchant, of n Broad street, New
York city. She is a brunette Of 30.
The Mangams have winter residence
on Madison avenue, New York. DIR. Tai
mage's daughter is married to Miss Man
gains brother, Daniel D. Mangam, Jr.
DR.. Talmage's second wife died more
than a year ago
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-11
AMERICAN HISTORY

In our public schools American
history should not be so taught as
to load the memory of children with
the barren records of elections, de-
feats and martial deeds. The study
should be at first chiefly geographi-
cal and sociological. The child
should be able to see from consecu-
tive maps how the nation has grown
and has spread it's power over this
continent he should be taught the
social development of this people,
how they have founded States
built highways, railroads, canals,
steamship lines how our commerce
has grown and why it has grown /;
what we require to support oursel-
yes, and where and how we raise it f;
what is the nature of our manu-
factures, and what the relations be .
tween employer and employed,
Above all, the child should be
taught the homely facts of history
as they are about him. The village
is the first subject for study, then
the township, the city, the county,
the state, the nation.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-11
THE LADIES' COLUMN.

We wish to suggest to the ladies thar
this column is always open to any and ali
who wish to suggest domestic subjects of
any nature whatever, either to ask advice
or furnish information to others, and we
earnestly hope all readers Of the PRESS and
who desire will avail themselves of the op-
porgunityi and thus receive as well as con-
fer benefits.
All communication relative to this col
umn intend for publication will be laid
over until next week If they reach this
office later than Tuesday.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-11

Representative james f. MoCleary OF
Minnesota has announced himself as q
candidate for secretary Of the treasury In
President Mckinley cabinet
William J. Bryan, late Democratic can
didate for the presidency, was asked his
views Of the presidents message, but de-
olined to express an opinion until he had
thoroughly read and digested il.
Tt is stated that Louis f. Payn win BE-
the next superintendent Of insurance Of
the state Of New York Governor Elect
Black has said he would appoint him, and
the ex-marshal has decided to accept
Colonel John R. Fellows, the district
attorney OF New York county, who was
widely known as an eloquent orator, died
at his home in New York city after two
weeks illness, aged os years.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-11
THE TEACHERS WORLD.

All teachers and friends Of education are
cordially invited to contribnte vvhatevey
may be helpful OF suggestive to others In
this line OF work. Communication will
be gladly received by the editor Of this de-
partment
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-11

AMERICAN HISTORY IN 100 WORDS.
The Washington Pathfinder re-
Gently offered prize for the best
original history of the United States
in one hundred words. Out of Oil
contestants, the prize was awarden
to W. T. Gooden, of Pana, ILL.,, for
the following:
'"The revival of learning, COM
mercial rivalry and religious zeal in
Europe led to Columbus discovery
of America in 1899. Conflicting
territorial claims and parental ami
mostly involved English, French and
Spanish colonists in wars culmina-
ting in English supremacy in 1903.
EDgland's oppression alienated CO.
lonial affection, induced revolution,
hastened independence. Common
cause and danger begat colonial
union the weakness of the confed-
Grafton demanded a federal repub.
lie. Party differences tempted leg
islation. Negro slavery precipita-
ted civil strife, secession, emanci-
patton, federal authority supreme,
reorganization succeeded. Reli-
gious freedom, an unmuzzled press,
invention, internal improvement
and universal education have con-
spired to prosperity at home and
honor abroad.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-11
HOUSEHOLD.

The Household editor will gladly receive
suggestions from any of the interested
readers of this department and any ques-
tions of general domestic nature will
gladly be considered.
All communications relative TO this de-
partment must reach this office not later
than Tuesday.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-11

Ernest Engel, the German stat,st,o,.,
died In Lossewitz. e''''''
ne revolution in Uruguay, according
~ "e1lean cable dispatch from Monte
,'e.s .,eos' mas neen suppressed BY the govern
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-11
Earthauake In sEs1Ioo.

CITY OF MEXICO, Dec. 9.-Heavy earth
quakes occurred yesterday at various Pa
cifio ports OF this republic. Nobody hurt.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-11

Teacher" Can anyone explain
how the earth is divided ?" Willie
with very important air)-" Be
tween them that's got it and them
that would like to have it,"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-11

After the foot ball is over-after
the field is clear-straighten my
nose and shoulder, help me to find
my ear.-Ex.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-11

WASHINGTON. Dec. 9.-No information
has been received at the Spanish legation
Of the reported death Of Maceo and the son
Of Gomez, and the rumor Is discredited by
the Spanish minister. Senior de LONE
stated that an event of such Importance
would have been made known to the lega-
tion at once.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-11

CORN STALKS FOR sALE.-One thou.
sand punches corn stalks for sale.
JOHN YoUEGs, Layton, N. J..
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-11
A DEVICE FOR THE HISTORY GLASS.

A DEVICE FOR THE HISTORY CLASS.
Give this to your class or let them
arrange a similar one. / have
found such devices quite interesting
in teaching the Administrations.
wAsHINGToN.
Whiskey Rebellion.
Admission of Kentucky, Tennes-
see, and Vermont.
Seat OF government established.
Hamilton's financial policy.
Indian troubles he Northwest.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-11
Our Friendly oRers.

"The friendly offices of the United
States, either in the manner above out
lined or in any other way consistent with
our constitution and laws, win always be
at the disposal of either party.
Whatever circumstances may arise our
policy and our interests would constrain
us to object to the acquisition Of the island
or an Interference with its control by any
other power.
ut should be added that It cannot be
reasonably assumed that the hitherto ex-
pectant attitude Of the United States will
be indefinitely maintained
while we are anxious TO accord all due
respect 70 the sovereignty OF Spain We
cannot view the pending conflict In all its
features and properly apprehend our in
evitably close relation to 1t and its posi-
bic results, without considering that by
the course OF events we may be drawn into
such an unusual and unprecedented condi-
tion as will fix limit to our patient wait.
ing for Spain to end the contest, either
alone and Ia her own way or with cur
friendly cooperation.
when the inability of Spain to deal
successfully with the insurreotion has be-
come manifest, and it is demonstrated
that her sovereignty is extinct In Cuba for
all purposes OF Its rightful existence, and
when 8 hopeless struggle for its re-estab-
nshment has degenerated into a strife
which means nofhing more than the use.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-11
HIS ANNUAL MESSAGE
THE PRESIDENT SENDS HIS FAREWELL
EPlSTLE TO CONGRESS.

The Cuban Rebellion the Principal Topic
Discussed-TIme Not Yet Ripe, He Says,
For Our Iutervention-spain Warned
That HostiiitIes Must Soon Cease.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-16
NOTICE OF INTENTION
To Change tho Grade ON Eleventh Street,
Between Kenslngton Avenue and
Harrison Avenue. MeClure's
Astoria

Notice is hereby given that the COM
mon council OF the city OF Astoria pro-
pose to re-establlsh the grade OF that
part Of Eleventh street In McClure's As
torla. as extended and changed by Cyrus
Olney, which lies between the south side
OF Harrison avenue and the north side
OF Kenslngton avenue, at the following
heights above the base OF grades as es-
tabllshed by ordinance No. H. entitled
IAN Ordinance to Establish Base OF
Grades for the Streets OF Astoria" to-
wit.
on the north side OF the crossing OF
said Eleventh stree. and Irving avenue,
126 feet.
on the south side OF said crossing,
129 feet.
ON the north side OF the crossing OF
said Eleventh street with Jerome avenue,
1893 feet.
on the south side of said crossing
1876 feet.
And unless a remonstranoe signed by
the owners OF three-fourths OF the prop
erty fronting on said portion OF said
street be fled with the auditor and po-
lice Judge of said city within ten days
from the Anal publication OF this notice
to-wlt, on or before June sOth, 1896, the
common council viii re-establlsh' said
grade as above proposed.
BY order of the common council.
Dated June 9, 1906.
II. p. NELSON.
Auditor and Police Judge.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-16
THE BOARD OF TRADE
PETER DOuRELL, Prop.
ONLY THE FINEST LIQUORS
Cor. Tenth and Bond Streets.
Cor. Tenth and Bond Streets.
NOTICE OF INTENTION
To Change and Re-establish the Grade
on Jerome Avenue. Between Tenth
and Twelfth streets, in Nc
Clure's Astoria,

Notice is hereby given that the COM
mon council of the city of Astoria pro-
pose to change and re-establlsh the grade
on that portion Of Jerome avenue, in
McClure's Astoria, as extended ana
changed by Cyrus olney, which lies be-
tween the west side of Twelfth street
and the east side of tenth street, at the
following height above the base OF
grades. as established by ordinance No.
Il. entitled "An Ordinance TO Establish a
Base of Grades for the Streets of AS
toria," to-wit:
On the north side OF the crossing OF
said Jerome avenue with Eleventh street,
1893 feet.
On the south side of said crossing, 1876
feet.
By order of the common council.
Dated June 6. 1896.
H. Z. NELSON,
Auditor and Police Judge.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-16
coLuMDIA AVENUE GRADE NOTICE


Notice IL hereby given that the COM
mon council OF the city OF Astoria pro-
pose to establish the grade OF Columbia
avenue In that part OF the city Of AS
toria known as Uniontown. at tho fol.
lowing hcIsht above the base OF grades:
AZ the southwest corner OF block ~. al
10 foot, and at a point directly opposite
on tho east side OF block Is and at right
angles 60 west side OF block 10, NJ ~
feet, and at point directly opposite 10
tho southwest corpsr OF block ~ on the
north side OF block 20 and at right angles
TO the south side OF block ~. at iSo feet
Al the southeast corner OF block IS al
iSs feet. and at point directly opposite
on the north side OF block % and az righ,
angles TO tho south side OF block Is. AZ
las feet.
Al the northwest corner OF block 30,
at !B feet.
Al the southwest corner OF block is,
at ls5 feet,
Al the northeast corner of block 81,
nc 1856 feet.
AZ tho southeast corner OF block IL,
nj $50 feet
Al the south side OF Kingston avenue
at It's intersection with Columbia avenue.
az iS0 feet.
At tho north side OF Kingston avenue
at It's intersection with Columbia avenue,
at iN feet
AZ the southwest corner OF block ., AT
25i feet
AT the aouthcrly corner OF block ., at
s5i feet
At the intersection OF Columbia. Cam
bridge and Ilwnco avenues, NJ s6S feet
AZ tho northeast corner OF block 81 at
s5i feet.
At the northorly corner OF block IS, al
gSi feet.
And unloss a rcmonstTance signed by
the owners OF thrco-fourths OF the prop
erty fronting on said portion OF said
street be filed with the auditor and po-
lice Judge Of said city within ten days
from the final publication OF this notice,
tho common council viii establish said
grades
Dated at Astoria. Oregon. June Q, 1896,
II. Il, NELSON,
Auditor and Police Judge,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-16
ENGLISH CAPITAL FoR AMERICAN
INVESTMENTS.

Important to Americans seeking Eng
nsh Capital for new enterprises. A ns'
containing the names and addresses Of
$50 successful promoters who have placed
over flOO .0oO Sterling in Foreign In
vestments within the last six years, and
over nS.000Q00 for the seven months OF
1895. Prizes, e. or s25. payable by postal
order to the London and Universal Bu-
reau OF Investors. 20. Cheapside. London,
e. C. Subscribers viii be entitled. by ar
rangement with the directors to receivs
either personal or letters OF introduction
to any OF these successful promoters
This list Is first class In every respect
and every man or firm whose name ap-
pears therein may be depended upon
For placing the following 1t VIII b.
found invaluable Bonds or shares OF In
dustriai. Commercial and Financial con-
Germs, Mortgage loans, Sale OF Lands
Patents or Mines.
Directors:-
SIR EDWARD c. ROSS,
HON. WALTER G. PEPYs,
CAPT. ARTHUR STTFFE.
copYyagtk.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-16
GRADE NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the COM
mon council OF the city OF Astoria pro-
pose to establish the grade at the inter-
section Of Franklin avenue and Thirty
sixth streets at 50 feet above the base of
grades.
And unless a remonstrance signed by
the owners OF three-fourths Of the prop
erty fronting on said portion of said
street be filed with the auditor and po-
lice Judge Of said city within ten days
from the final publication Of this notice,
to-wit. on or before Wednesday, July ].
1896, the common council viii establish
said grade.
Dated June 6, 1896.
II. e. NELSON,
Auditor and Police Judge.