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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-06

BARCELONA Spain, March 2.-The fever
of Indignation and hate against the Unit
ed States which seems to have taken pos
session of the heart Of all Spain over the
action of the United States senate in rec
ognizing the provisional government of
Cuba as belligerents and in calling upon
President Cleveland to use his good offices
with Spain to secure the independence Of
Cuba eliminated in violent scenes here
and an attack upon the United States con-
sulate.
The trouble did not arise out Of the
spontaneous formation of the mob which
did the violence, but was the outcome Of a
public meeting, which had been influenced
by fervid speeches.
The public demonstration to protest
against the United States action was or
ganized by the political leaders, including
Republicans and men of all shades of po-
litieal sentiment
1t was in the afternoon when the meet
ing had assembled, and there were fully
5000 people present, all in a state of
high patriotic enthusiasm and ripe for
any manifestation of the emotions which
possessed them.
They were addressed by the orators pro-
vided for the occasion, and the purpose of
the meeting was explained as one Of pro-
test against the recognition of the Cuban
government as a belligerent power by the
United States senate.
The leaders who had originated the
meeting seem to have realized the serious
consequences that might follow upon a
demonstration that took this direction,
and they made every effort to dissuade the
mob from its purpose But their utmost
efforts were of no avail, and the crowd set
off for the United States consulate.
The authorities had by this time taken
alarm, and a force of police was sent to
the consulate The excited crowd was not
intimidated by this show of force from
gathering before the consulate and shout.
ing "Long live Spain" and Down with
the Yankees! !'
These verbal missiles did not long salts
fy the aroused passions Of the mob and in
a short time stones began flying from the
mob, which broke number Of windows
In the United States consulate.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-06
WAR
DEFEAT oFITALlAN TROOPS FOLLOW
ed BY A MINISTERIAL CRISIS.

King Humbert Refuses to Accept the
Cabinets Resignation - General Bara-
teri Reported to Have Committed sui.
eide In Despair.
ROME, March At Is impossible to ex-
nggerate the CONSERVATION which the news
OF the Italian defeat in Abyssinia has
caused In all circles in this city The
newspapers do not even seek to minimize
the disaster in the slightest degree Every
hour marks the appearance of fresh edi-
tions, giving additional details of the
news, and more particularly of the man
ner In which it has been received and the
opinions of the editorial writer's upon the
disaster and the campaign All this serves
to increase the public excitement, which
Is constantly growing. The whole of the
garrison of the city is confined within the
barracks for fear Of disorder Even the
semiofiicial newspapers dwell without dis
guise upon the serious feature of the situa-
tion.
Premier Crispi and the members of his
cabinet have rendered their designations,
but King Humbert has refused to accept
them
1t is announced that General Baratieri
will be recalled and court martialed
The city is IN perfect uproar. Hour
after hour, as the news Of the Italian loss
es came In, the excitement spread, and the
feeling of despair which first seized upon
the inhabitants, began to give way to one
of rage against the government
The defeat of the italians was complete.
According to the correspondent in Africa
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-06
fIFTY-FouRrH CONGRESS.
Summary Of the Proceedings In the Sem
ate and House.

HAAAAAAAAsNAH
ate and House.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-In the senate
Mr. Carter (Rep.) Of Montana made a
speech, giving his reason for not voting
with his party to take up the tariff bill
This was followed by tempestuous faction
al debate in which Messrs. Hoar, Sherman
and Teller took part In the house most
Of the day was spent in discussion of the
contested election case Of Van Horn
against Tarsney.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-In the senate
yesterday two notable speeches were made
Mr.. Proctor OF Vermont spoke vigorously
OF the need of coast defenses, and Mr.. Vest
made an earnest and eloquent plea for the
recognition Of the Cuban patriots. The
army appropriation bill was passed. In
the house resolutions favoring the recog-
milton of the Cuban insurgents were in.
troduced, but an objection from Mr.. Bou-
telle stopped their passage. The Van
Horn Tarsney election case was decided In
favor Of Mr.. Van Horn.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.-ID the senate
yesterday the Cuban question received def
mite consideration, and after an eloquent
address by Mr.. Sherman the following
resolution was adopted by a vote of ga to s.;
Resolved. By the senate, the house of
representatives concurring, That in the
opinion of congress, a condition of public
war exists between tho government Of
| Spain and the government proclaimed and
for some time maintai ied by force of arms
by the people of Cuba. and that the Unit
ed States Of America should maintain a
striot neutrality between the contending
powers, according to each all the rights Of
belligerents in the ports and territory of
the United States.
"Be II further resolved, That the presi.
dent be hereby requested to interpose his
friendly offices with the Spanish govern
ment for the recognition Of the independ-
snoe Of Cuba"
In the house the consideration of the
legislative, executive and judicial appro-
priation bills occupied most of the day.
WASHINGTON, March Sin the senate a
bill authorizing an increase of the enlisted
force of the navy was passed unanimous
ly. In the house Cuban belligerenoy reso-
lutions reported from the foreign affairs
committee were adopted by vote of 26s
to 16.
WASHINGTON, March i.-In the senate
yesterday the agricultural appropriation
bill, carrying %, 262, 600, was passed with
out material amendment. Another bill
passed changes the limitation of fourth
class matter so as to free the postal service
from bulky articles heretofore carried free
by the government. In the house the day
was spent in the discussion of an amend
ment to the legislative apportionment bill
to abolish the fee system in cases of Unit
ed States district attorneys and marshals
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-06

Of the Popolo Romano, half the italian
artillery and all the ammunition and pro-
visions were lost.
The excitement increased when 1t be-
came rumored that the loss of life was far
in excess of anything anticipated. The
number Of dead had at the widest guess
been estimated at 500, but it is reported
that 5000 Of the italian soldiers engaged
in the battle with the Shoans have been
killed, and that among them are Generals
Albertone and Dabormida. who command
ed two Of the three columns. The num-
Der of wounded is not yet stated, but it is
said to be proportionately large and to in
clude very many officers.
1t is reported that the entire army re-
serve of the class Of 1879 is to be prompt
ly mobilized and that the government is
taking steps to charter a number of extra
steamships to send re-enforcements to
Massowah, where, according to dispatch
received here, General Baldissera has ar
rived.
Baratieri's Reported Suicide.
During the course of the evening a ru-
NOR spread through the city that General
Baratieri, when he became aware of the
full extent of the disaster wrote letter
to his successor. General Baldissera, and
then committed suicide by shooting him
self through the heart This news spread
like wlld1re, and a number of messages
were sent to the ministry of war asking If
the report were true. The report received
there was that the war department had
not received any news tending to confirm
this report and that the officials there dis
credited it. In this city, however, the re-
port of the suicide of General Baratieri is
generally believed.
Rightly or wrongly, Russia and France,
especially the latter, have been charged
with assisting the Abyssinians to resist
the Italians, and 1t is even asserted that
the italian authorities have proof that the
French merchants of Harrar and Shoa
succeeded in making King Menelik repu-
diate the treaty of Ucoialli, which placed
his dominions under the protection OF
Italy, which action led to the present cam
paign.
There is no doubt that certain French
newspapers have conducted bitter oam.
paign against the italian colonization
schemes, and that Frenohmen have faoili-
tated the Introduction Of arms into Abys-
sinia with the view Of putting a check up
on italian enterprise there.
King Humbert had a long interview
with the president Of the senate Accord
ing to the Itslie, King Humbert insists
that Premier Crispi shall present himself
In the chamber and shall ask for a vote by
which the government may be guided in
its future decisions.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-06
GENERAL 1IarEets. -

Nav York. March 3 -FLOUR-state and
western quiet and steady; city mills patents.
Sl.5004.55; winter patents, $1,000; city mills
clears. s4.l5a4.25: winter straights. S3.6563.75.
WHEAr-No 2 red opened steady. but weak
ened under lower cables and hquidation; May.
781407334c.; June, 73Jsc.
CORNING. dull and weaker un er pros
poets Of larger movement; May. 36s4e.
OATs-No dun and featureless; track.
white. state, 261s0-916c.; track, white, western,
e8lfd29l<c.
PoRK-Firm; mess, slOs58lO.5O; family,
SlOO0ll.
LARD-Firm; prime western. steam. $50,
nominal.
BUrrER-Firm; state dairy, u02Oc.; west
ern creamery, ltG2ll6c.
CHEEsE-steady; state. large, O9lOy4c.,
small. 60lO3{c.
EGGS Firm state and Pennsylvania. llJ6G
l2c.; western. 1l56c.
SUGAR-RaW tirm; fair refining. 39lc.; CEN
trifugal. % test. 41sc.; refined steady; crushed.
b96c.; powd cred, 54c.
MOLASSES-steady; New Orleans. 29037c.
HlCE-Firm; domestic, 3Ik06c.; Japan, s9f
04c.
TALLow-ss4ady; city, ls-isc; country,
l6-l6c.
HAY-ouist; shipping. sOc.; good to choice,
900o6c.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-06
KRUGER'S DEMANDS.
Conditions Upon Which He VIII Ora
the franchise TO the Uitlanders

Conditions Upon Which He VIII Grant
the Franchise to the Uitlanders.
LONDON, March "A Johannesburg
dispatch to The Times says; when Pres
ident Kruger visits England, it is stated
that he will stipulate as his conditions for
granting to the uitlanders the franchise
first, the abrogation of the conven-
tion of 1884 and the substitution of a
treaty Of commerce and amity, recogniz-
ing Great Britain as the paramount power
in South Africa; second, the inclusion Of
Swaziland in the Transvaal; third, the
guarantee of the independence Of the
Transvaal fourth, that a pre-emptive
right to Kosi bay and Delagoa bay be ao-
corded the Transvaal.
"These extravagant demands are far in
excess Of what the government really ex-
poets to obtain, but they will be made In
order to appease the burghers who oppose
President Kruger's visit to England"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-06
Hardware Manufaotory Damaged.

NEW BRITAIN, Conn, March 4.--The
upper stories OF an old four story factory
owned and operated by Russell & Erwin
lock and hardware manufacturers, were
gutted by fire. The lower stories were
badly damaged by water. The fire was
caused by combustion. Two boys were
overcome by smoke, but quickly revived.
Two hundred people will be idle as the re-
suit of the fire. The loss is $50, 600; par
TALLY insured. Fireman W. J. Rawlings
was severely injured by a falling cornice
and others suffered from the intense cold.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-06
REGISTERS NOTICE.

The following accounts have been filed
in the Registers office of Pike county, and
the same will be presented TO the Orphan's
Court of said county for confirmation and
allowance ON the sixteenth day of March
next.
Estate of Conrad Grob, deceased The
account of George E. Horton, administer
Estate of Abraham Cross, deceased
First and final account Of p. X. Cross, ad-
ministrator.
Estate of Maria Daumann, deceased
The account Of George Daumann, Jr., ad.
ministrator.
Estate of George Dauman, deceased. The
account of George Daumann, Jr., admins
TRAITOR, d. b. H., c. {. a,
Estate of John Pletshcr deceased. The
account of Maggie E. Pletscher, executrix
Estate of Alice l.. Cross, deceased. The
first and final account of J. II. Van Etten
administrator. JEo. @. WEsTBROOK,
Registers Office, Register.
Feb. Is, 1895 3wkl
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-06
BOON FOR M'KlNLEY.
The Ohio Presidential Candidate Gets tn,
Arkansas Delegation.

The Ohio Presidential Candidate Gets the
Arkansas Delegation.
LITTLE ROCK, March 4.-The Republic
an state convention in session in this city,
unanimously adopted the following reso-
lutions:
Believing that the question of proteo-
tion of American industries should be the
leading political issue in the pending
campaign, we regard Governor Mckinley
as the logical candidate for president on
such platform. He is platform in him
self, and the delegates from this conven-
tion TO ST. Louis are hereby instructed to
vote for him as such candidate and use all
honorable means to secure his nomina-
ton.
Delegates at large to the national con-
vention were selected as follows: General
Powell Clayton of Eureka Springs and
Hon. H. /. Remmel, II. M Cooper and
NJ W. Gibb colored, of Little Rock.
The following were named as alternates
f. II. Stahl Bentonville; J. A. Freeman,
Millville; Louis Altheimer, Pine Bluff ;
]. Donohoo, colored, Helena.
1t was decided to hold the state nomi-
mating convention at Little Rock on
july l.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-06

UTICA, N. Y, March 4.-The Genesee
apartment house in Genesee street, In one
Of the best portions of this city, was burn
cd. The structure was seven stories high,
with ten flats ON each floor. About 90 of
the flats were occupied, and there were
probably 800 people in the building Four
lives were lost. The victims are Mrs.
Hugh Hughes, who fell to the walk while
escaping and died soon after; Mrs. John
Wood, niece of the late Governor Seymour,
and her daughter Mary, IS years old, and
Noble Hopkins, 90 years old. The peou-
mary loss win exceed 5000, 900.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-06

Judge Endlich, of the Bucks county
court has just rendered a decision in
the case of employees of a telegraph
and telephone company, who had
been convicted of malicious mis-
chief for cutting down shade trees
on the farm of a citizen in that
county. They were sentenced tc
pay fine of $50 each. These cor
porations should receive every con-
sideration and advantage necessary
TO extend their lines, which is rea-
sonable, but they should also re-
member that citizens have rights
which should be respected.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-06
THE LADIES' COLUMN.


During the Lenten season we re-
alize the gap which comes between
the rich winter fare, and the dainty
fresh fruits and vegetables of early
summer.
This is the time our grandmothers
designated as between hay and
grass"
Would it not be we'll to use fish
and eggs, as a staple of diet. Canned
fish is a very good substitute for
fresh. Canned salmon with a drawn
butter gravy to which little lemon
juice is added makes a very delicate
dish.
Cream Goldfish and Goldfish balls
are seasonable at any time. Fresh
FISH is improved by being soaked
over night in cold salt water. A lit
tie sliced onion and carrots added
to the water fish is boiled in greatly
improves the flavor.
OMELET-1 cup fresh sweet milk
or cream, l tablespoonful -four,
eggs, the whites and yolks beaten
separately then all beaten well to-
gether and poured into a we'll but
tered skillet, which is hot enough to
cook but not to scorch. When the
omelet has thickened but not hard
ened fold one-half over the other,
cook a little longer. then serve on a
hot platter Immediately. Never
try to cook large quantity at once.
If more is needed make a second
time.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-06
MOONS PHASES.
Editorial.
THE CUBAN MATTER.

LIZ w Ian NLA AAANs
The Senate of the United States
by a vote of sixty-four to six has
passed a resolution, not only declar-
ing for the belligerent rights of in
surgent Cuba, but also contemplat-
ing the recognition and establish
ment of her independence.
The House has accepted the Sen
ate declaration and made it the con-
current and practically unanimous
expression of the American Con-
gress. This action will be heartily
endorsed by the people. 1t is an act
of great moment, and of vast i'm
portance. 1t is the patriotic as
sumption of a great responsibility
on the part of the country, and
really determines the independence
of that island. While it is only an
expression of the opinion of our leg
islators, and a request to the Presi-
dent yet when such a resolution is
passed by Congress with such great
unanimity he can do nothing less
than heed it.
He will doubtless give the matter
such consideration as its importance
deserves, and at the proper time,
will as the execution of the will of
the people enforce the resolution,
with all the consequences which
may flow from such action. 1t will
give to Cuba in her struggle the
same courage and determination,
which came to this country when
France gave assurance of her
friendly offices, and as that act
marked the coming of new men,
ber among nations, so will this, and
we may hope that in the end that
she may be one of us. There has
never been a time when our people
have not been in sympathy with
liberty, and those struggling for its
attainment. These sentiments have
been inf1amed by the inhuman
acts of Spain. Unable to subdue the
rebellion she substituted a system
of butchery for civilized warfare
She recalled Campos and sent out
Weyler, of unsavory reputation, who
would slaughter the inhabitants and
devastate the country. The scenes
of Armenia were to be re-enacted.
This was too much, we could not sit
passive and allow this barbaric con-
dition at our very door. America is
too civilized and enlightened to per-
NIT the methods of the middle ages
to prevail. This resolution will put
an effective stop to the savagery OF
the Spainards, and the warfare must
be conducted according to modern
usage. The Spaniards have shown
that they were incapable to subdue
the insurrection. 1t has been stead
ly growing, and has spread over the
whole island gathering sympathy
and strength. The Cubans were en-.
titled to the rights of belligerents
Spain herself is in trouble at home
Her treasury is exhausted, hel
parliament dissolved, and the com
ing elections are surrounded witt
untold embarrassments. 1t was
only a question of time when indie
pendence must come to Cuba, and i
Spain will now meet the advance il
liberal and fair spirit she may es
cape further sacrifice and obtain
some compensation for her loss O
Cuba. If she does not we have ad
vanced too far ON the right road Il
recede, and are committed to po
Icy which in the name of libert,
and humanity we will uphold
There win be no hesitation in tax
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-06
ARBOR DAY.

The Governor has designated Ar
Dor days, but any day in the spring
is a good one to plant out trees. If
teachers and directors, too, would
pay proper attention to this matter
the school grounds would soon take
on new aspect, and become much
more attractive. Farmers are al
lowed by law a rebate from their
road taxes of one dollar for every
four trees set out. but not to exceed
one quarter of their annual highway
tax. Either shade, fruit or forest
trees may be planted along the high
way. This is an excellent law, and
if farmers would avail themselves
of its provisions they could make
money in two ways, by saving tax,
and improving and increasing the
value of their farms. Suppose every
man this spring would plant few
trees along the road, and then listen
TO the commendation not only of his
wn conscience, but of those travel
ing the highway, and see if it would
not pay also in the satisfaction of
knowing he had done good thing.
Plant trees, they will be growing
while you sleep, and future genera
tions will rise up blessing your fore
light and praising your examaple.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-06

NEW YORK. March 3.-Charles Pustalka
was sentenced to be executed in the week
beginning April 10 by Justice Keogh in
the criminal branch of the supreme court.
Pustalka was convicted on Friday last Of
numbering his wife, Antonia, at their
home, 515 East Thirteenth street. ON the
morning Of Aug. "a. He cut her % times
and cut her throat from ear to ear. The
principal witness against him was his 10
year-oid daughter, Pauline, who witness
Id the brutal affair. Pustalka showed no
emotion as the sentence Of death was pro-
nounced upOn him.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-06

ing the final step If it becomes ne
cessary to do SO to free the brave
and deserving Cubans, and to give
them that liberty and independence
which we enjoy.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-06

WASHINGTON, March 3. - Spain has
apologized to the United States for the at
tack on the American consulate at BARGE
Iona. The apology came through regular
diplomatic channels. 1t bore date of sun
day, the day the riot occurred, SO that
there was no delay on the part Of Spain in
promptly disayowing the act of the mob.
Full reparation is offered.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-06

DANBURY, Conn, March 4.-The most
disastrous fire in the history Of this city
started in Edward 5. Parks fur cutting
factory on Maiden lane. A furious gale
prevailed. Before the fire was subdued 10
buildings had been destroyed and Others
made valueless. The fire was caused by
the explosion Of a tank Of naphtha from
an unknown cause. The total loss 60
buildings and tenants is estimated at
$3.50, 600. The total insurance Is about
ars 0n0
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-06

YoNKERs. N. Y, March 8.-Fire started
in a restaurant In Lane street in this city
and burned down i've buildings before IL
could be controlled. The restaurant was
in two story frame building, at 80. The
high wind blew the flames to 81, b6, 81,
SO and 81. The buildings were occupied
by Thomas Boyle, hArnessmakeri John
Copper, fruits; Henry Smith, tailor; Mrs.
Graham, restaurant, and jun Lee, laun-
dry. The burned buildings were owned
by the John Copoutt estate. 1t is supposed
they were uninsured. The buildings were
built on spiles over the Nepperhan river
and were light frame structures.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-06
Active War Preparations.

MADRID. March 4.-The Marquis of
Tomillas has had long conference with
Admiral Beranger the minister of ma
rine, at which he offered the government
all the steamers and the coal depots of the
Transatlantic company. The minister
Of marine accepted this offer, which will
be debated at the cabinet council to be
held today.
Eight of these steamers will be forth
with armed and placed under the COM
mand of naval officers.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-06
KussO-C niness Ailiancs.

LONDON, March 3.-The Times publish
es a dispatch from Shanghai which gives
from The North China Daily News) the al
legged provisions Of a secret treaty for an
offensive and defensive alliance which Ii
Hung Chang will negotiate with Russia,
giving the latter the free use OF Chinese
harbors and arsenals and the right TO 90
cupy Korea and to erect forts in China to
protect the trans-Sii s-lAn railway. It 10
also reported chat Russia will support Chi
mas refusal to pay to Japan the balance OF
the indemnity for the late war The Times
aditorially discredits this story
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-06

ALBANY, March 4.-The senate commit
tee on cities, after an executive session OF
20 minutes, decided to report favorably
the greater New York subcommittee Dill
| without amendment.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-06
Krurer wm visIt Enrland.

LONDON. March 3.-The Chronicle says
that it is virtually certain that President
Kruger Of the Transvaal will come to Eng
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-03-06

Entered at the post Office of
Milford, Pike county, Pennsylvania,
as second-class matter, November
twenty-first, 1895.