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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-02-26
MoKinIer,s Cabinet Completed.

CANTON, o., Feb. 20.-The cabinet Of
President Mckinley is now completed, the
latest selections being Colonel John J.
McCook of New York for attorney gener-
al and James A. Gary of Maryland for
postmaster general The list as completed
is as follows
Secretary of State-John Sherman of
Ohio.
Secretary of the Treasury-Lyman ].
Gage of Illinois.
Secretary of the Navy--John d. Long of
Massachusetts,.
Secretary of war-Russell A. Alger of
Michigan.
Secretary of the Interior-Joseph Mo
Kenna of California.
Postmaster General-James A. Gary of
Maryland.
Secretary of Agriculture-James Wilson
Of Iowa.
Attorney General-John J. McCook of
Now York.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-02-26
CONSUL LEE RESIGNS.
NOT UPHELD IN WASHINGTON AND
WILL LEAVE. HAVANA.

Preferred to Return Rather Than Aban.
don American Citlxens-His Request For
warships to Enforce his Demands-Mu.
tiny Among Spanish Soldiers.
NEW YORK., Feb 29.-The Herald this
morning prints the following from its Ha-
vana correspondent, sent by way Of Key
West:
Consul General Lee has resigned His
letter rendering his resignation under GER
tain conditions goes by the next mail. He
determined some days ago to take such a
step If he were not upheld in his efforts 10
protect all American citizens in Cuba.
The consul general asked the state de-
partment that he be authorized TO demand
the release of citizens of the United States
confined in Cuban prisons under the same
illegal circumstances as was the i'll fated
Ruiz. Such authorization has not been
granted him.
Spanish warships In Cuban waters have
since Sunday been concentrating in tho
harbor of Havana This is regarded here
as very significant, in view of the impor
tant Incidents of the last few days.
Great anxiety is felt at the palace and
in all official circles at the news from Glen
fuegos, which states that that city Is the
center Of a serious mutiny Of the Spanish
troops. Large arrears Of pay are due the
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-02-26

NEW YORK, Feb 24.-The World this
morning publishes under the head of The
Most Important Document In the Cuban
War" an autograph letter written to that
paper by Salvador Cisneros, president OF
the provisional government Of the Cubans
and countersiRned by Maxine Gomez, the
general in chief
The letter was approved by the so called
cabinet Of the provisional government and
bears the seal of the infant republic. 1t is
as follows
cat the request of your correspondent
we have the greatest pleasure in answer.
ing the following questions;
Do you believe that the war can be
ended on the basis of Independence by the
payment of an indemnity by Cuba to
Spain with the United States as arbitra.
tor.'
"On tho basis of independence it viii
be possible to enter into negotiations.
These should provide for the evacuation OF
the island by the Spanish and for the fu-
ture relations between Spain and the new
Cuban republic.
"We believe there should also be in
cluded an indemnity 20 be paid Spain, pro
vided the amount is reasonable. This
would be honorable, practicable and good
for all
"But if done It should be done as soon
as possible. The indemnity should pre-
vent the further loss Of blood and of mon
ey, and 1t would save the economic re-
sources If the people who have sworn to
the complete destruction Of the island be-
fore they viii submit anew to the domin-
ion Of Spain.
Each day that passes causes fresh
hatred and devastation. Soon the produc-
ing capacity Of the country will be de-
strOyed.
"Cuba can pay less as time passes, not
only because each moment she earns less,
but 1t will be increasingly difficult for hen
10 fulfill the stipulations and agreements
she is now able to make.
1.-THE indemnity 70 Spain should take
the form Of the acknowledgment and
guarantee by Cuba of part Of the debt
already contracted by Spain OF the pay
ment of sum In bonds or in money tC
Spain.
We would not deem 1t inadvisable fol
the United States TO intervene as arbitra
tor or semiofIicially as the friends Of bott
sides, providing always that the island o.
Cuba shall not sacrifice thereby her OWL
sovereignty.
eve are yours, Ia the greatest consider
alton, SALVADOR cIsNERos,
"MAxMo GOMEZ"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-02-26
pEsrRucrlve Ftoops.
Great Damage Done By HIGH water II
ohio and Alirshany valleys.

Great Damage Done by HIGH water In
ohio and Aiirshany valleys.
PrrrsRuRa, Feb. 2l-The flood now
raging hero will probably equal the great
flood Of 1884, which measured "a feet II
Is impossible to estimate the damage the
present rise is doing, but $500, 600 will be
putting it mildly at pittsburg and A lle-
rhany alone All the lowlands in the vi
cinity of either Of the rivers have been
submerged.
More than 10000 men have been made
idle by the rise, as many of the mills are
located on the banks of the streams The
water hns invaded the heart Of the city
and floodgd cellars and stopped traffic in
many places, notably Sixth and Market
streets, popular thoroughfares.
A large part Of Allegheny has apparent
" been blotted out
Many people are made homeless along
the banks Of the Allegheny river. Begin
ming at Brownsville, on the Monongahela
river California, MononRahela City, Char
leroi, east and west of Elizabeth, Port
view, McKeesport, Turtle Creek, Bessemer
and many smaller hamlets have been in
und tied, or partially so, causing much
suffering. The distress Of the peopleis aw-
full, as many fled to the hills and remain
81 Inefb al nlEHb III tit run anu Ooiu
rather than trust to their homes.
The coal and coke tipple Of Browne &
Co. fell with crash above the bridge of
the Wheeling division Of the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad, and feet of so coal
boats and barges were cut loose from their
moorings, completely blocking the chan
mel from bank to bank threatening all
the craft for miles below. About half of
the fleet was saved.
The plants of the Westinghouse Electric
company, meter plant and machine shops,
East Pittsburg covering acres Of ground,
are all under water caused by the backing
up Of Turtle creek. Hundreds of houses
are also under water from this cause. The
exposition building is completely sur
rounded by water. The Oliver Wire and
Nail company's plant, Ditworth Spike
colnpany's works, Finch's distillery, the
Monongahela Iron and Steel company, tie
Keystone Rolling mill, part of Jones &
Laughlins works, the Howe Iron compa-
ny, Schoenberger's Consolidated Steel and
Wire company, the W. Devices Wood
works, part of the Edgar Thomson works
and a score of plants up the Monongahela
valley have been compelled to shut down.
The United Coke and Chemical plant at
Glassport has just been completely hidden
and probably ruined, involving $500, 0O0
loss
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-02-26

KHANIA, Feb. 23.-The British, italian
and Russian consuls, who recently went
to Selino to inquire into the situation
there, have returned to Khania, bringing
with them 40 Mussulmans, who feared
to remain in the town. The consuls state
that they were unable to negotiate with
the combatants, who were resolved to fight
to the end. Both sides, Moslems and Chris
tians, refused to be hampered with prison
ers and therefore massacred all the enc
mics who fell into their hands. Two thou
sand civilians and 250 Turkish troops,
with three guns, are still holding Selino
against the Christians, but their position
is critical. When attempting to approach
Cadano, the consuls were fired upon by
the Cretans, despite the fact that they
were bearing a white flag
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-02-26
The Past Week In Congress.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1s. = The senate
passed the Lodge immigration bill by a
vote of 81 to 81.
In the house the conference reports on
the legislati, @, executive and judicial ap-
preparation bill and the bill to fix the
times and places of holding a court In each
judicial district were adopted.
WASHINGTON, Feb 19.-In the senate
Chairman Sherman again called up the
arbitration treaty, and 1t was further con-
sidered in executive session, but without
a vote being reached. The nomination of
@. F. Amidon to be district judge Of
North Dakota was confirmed after spir-
tied partisan debate.
The house, by vote of 1917 TO 91, re-
versed the finding of a majority of the
elections committee and decided the con-
tested election case of N. p Hopkins ver-
sus ]. NJ Kendall, from the Tenth Ken
tucky district in favor of the Republican
contestant. Mr. Hopkins Appropriation
and pension bills were considered.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2O.-The senate spent
almost eight hours in continuous exec
utive session on the arbitration treaty yes
terday. No result was accomplished be-
yond voting down the motion made by
Senator Nelson 10 postpone further con-
sideratiOn of the treaty until March D. The
vote stood 20 to 80.
In the house there was a spirited debate
over the general deficiency appropriation
bill, but no vote was reached The bill
as reported carries %, 44l, ,927,
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-ln the senate
yesterday resolution extending sympa-
thy to Greece in her struggle to secure the
independence of Crete was passed The
Indian appropriation bill was debated
There was a tacit agreement among SEN
ators favorable TO the Anglo American ar
bitrAtion treaty that no further effort
would be made at this session TO secure
the ratification Of the measure.
The house continued it's consideration
Of the general deficiency bill, but no ao-
tiOn was taken.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-In the senate
yesterday President Washington S farewell
address was read By MIR. Daniel Most Of
the day was spent IN consideration Of the
Indian appropriation bill.
In the house the general deficiency APP
preparation bill was passed without amend
ment and consideration of the navy ap-
propriatiOn bill was begun.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-02-26

ATHENS, Feb. 23--A great indignation
meeting was held here last evening in or
der to protest against the bombardment
by warships of the powers of the insurgent
camp near Khania. shouts were raised for
war, and the speakers vehemently declared
that the country was now fully determined
to sacrifice its blood and treasure in aid OF
Crete.
Premier Delyannis addressed a crowd of
people from the terrace in front of the
ministry of finance and declared that the
cabinet was in perfect accord with the ma
ton, which might be assured that the gov
ernment will do its duty
The minister for foreign affairs has call
ed at the foreign embassies and has lodged
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-02-26

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 20. - Clifford
smyth United States consul at Carriage
ma, Colombia, has just notified the rela-
tiyes and friends Of the death of G. Fred
erick Joseph Of this city Of tropical fever
Mr.. Joseph, according TO the oonsul's let
ter, died while ON his way from the interi-
or of Colombia to Cartagena some time
early in January, succumbing to the ef-
fects Of a disease contracted In what has
been described as the worst climate in the
world 1t was Joseph's purpose to spend
about nine months in South and Central
America acquiring data for publication
He was regarded as a bright young jour
nalist, and though only 22 had done much
excellent literary work
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-02-26

PAssAIo, N. J., Feb 24-While Row
land Lane Of Main avenue was cutting
down trees his son Willie, 10 years old,
visited him with his dinner. The boy sat
down few feet from his father while the
latter finished felbng a large tree. The
father was not aware that his son was so
near, and the tree fell In his direction. It
struck the boy and crushed him. The
Rgonized father had to out the tree In half
before he could get the boy out. There is
10 hope Of his recovery.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-02-26

ALBANY, Feb Ex-senator Ellsworth
introduced bill to prohibit the publica-
rion Of alleged portraits In newspapers It
was decided not to adjourn over inaugura-
for an investigation into reported sales Of
state salt lands was adopted by the assem-
BY Hearings were given on the bills for
municipal ownership Of gas plaiils. ior the
sale Of pois0ns by merchants and on the
bill prohibiting the carrying Of knockout
drops
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-02-26

protest against the bombardment Of the
insurgent camp by the foreign warships.
The Greek ship Thessalia has returned
to Milos, having failed to land arms OF
provisions anywhere on the Cretan coast,
owing to the foreign warships
Prime Minister Delyannis in the legisla-
tive chamber denied all Of the reports Of
the landing Of Turkish troops on the is
land of Creta
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-02-26

ALBANY, Feb. e4.-The safe OF the Al
bany railway was broken open by robbers
and about 50, 800 taken. The safe crackers
drilled holes in the safe door ON either side
Of the combination and touched off the
blast probably while the policeman on the
beat was sending in his periodic return 30
headquarters from a distant police call
box. They left their burlgars' tools be-
hind, but there is no other clew to their
Identify
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-02-26

DALLAS, Fec. 24.-At Denton, George
Henry, Arthur Milmors and VIII Miller,
colored, made daring attempt 60 break
Jail As a result. Floyd Coberly, iailer, Is
perhaps fatally wounded. Coherly went TO
the cell occupied by the negroes, and when
he stopped TO pick up some dishes left from
dinner was beaten over the head He was
then thrown down the staps Of the jail
from the aaoond tier Of cells, and after his
fall other prisoners beat him into lnsensi-
bility. The negroes jumped out Of the win
dow, but were recapturod. There may be q
lynching
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-02-26

PARIS, Feb. ga dispatch received
here from Athens says that Greece has de-
clared that If the bombardment of insur-
gent positions in the island of Crete is re-
peated she will break off diplomatic rela-
tions with the powers.
On the other hand, it Is stated that As
sim Bey, the Turkish minister at Athens,
threatens that Turkey win break off her
relations unless the Greek troops are with
drawn from Crete.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-02-26
OIsveland. OIney 3 UhI. Attorneya.

DETROIT, Feb. 17.--It is reported here,
from supposedly good authority that Hon.
Edwin +. Ubl, embassador to Germany,
has arranged to engage in the practice of
law in New York upon the expiration of his
term and that one OF his partners will be
President Cleveland Mr. Uhl closed his
Office here some tina ago. 1t is rumored
that Secretary Olnsy viii be member Of
the firm.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-02-26
Needle Nine in a plnousbIOn.

A few days ago Mrs. J. H. Brown
of Haynesville, Me-, ripped open
needle cushion which was filed
with bran, and had been in use fif-
teen years. On emptying out the
contents she found $40 needles, all
but twenty eight being good ones.
-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-02-26

True friendship cannot be among
many. For since our faculties are
of a finite energy, 'tis impossible our
love can be very intense when di-
vided among many. No, the rays
must be contracted to make them
burn. john Norris.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-02-26
WORDS OFTEN CONFUSED.


ABILITY, CAPACITY.
ability" is the power of doing
something. "Capacity" is the fa-
Guilty of receiving something [e. g.
new ideas, great thoughts.l [So;
'TThat Statesman has great ability y
"That pupil has wonderful capac-
ity."l
ANSWER, REPLY.
An "answer" is given to ques-
tions a 'reply" to attacks and ac-
cusations. An answer to an ans
wer may, however, be called a re-
ply.l
Assist, AID.
Assist implies mutually of help
laid, not necessarily so. " The
sufferers assisted one another" II
aided him in his distress" "
APPEAR, SEEM.
"Seem" is confined to the mind
"appear, !" to the senses. [''It seems
to me that you have made mis-
take " "That house appears white
to me. ~
CHARACTER, REPUTATION.
Character " is our real inner
worth: is the worlds opinion of
our character. [''His reputation is
bad but, could we see his al char
acter, we should find him not so bad
after all. "
Custom, HABIT, USAGE.
"Custom" and usage" apply to
society "habit" applies to an in
dividual. Again, "usage" implies
long standing custom" not neces-
sarily so. [''My habit in Africa
was to rise early. Early rising is a
custom of the country sanctioned by
immemorial usage. F"
DEDUCTION, INDUCTION.
In reasoning, deduction" is pro-
ceeding from generals to particulars
'induction," from particulars to
generals.
DIRECT, ADDRESS.
A letter is "directed" to him who
is to receive it addressed" to him
who is to read it. A parcel, there
fore, is "directed, not addressed. 4"
ETERNAL, EVERLASTING.
Eternal :" having neither begin
ming nor end everlasting" hav-
ing beginning, but no end. {" Eter-
nal Father, strong to save" "The
everlasting hills."l
HASTE, HURRY.
"Haste" is quickness. Hurry"
is quickness ccompanied with con-
fusion or furry. ["We are often in
haste we ought never to be in q
hurry."l
INFORMED, INSTRUCTED, TAUGHT.
One who is Informed knows
something new; one who is Gin
structed" understands something
new one who is "taught" can do
something new. ["He was informed
of the death of his father" "He
was instructed in matters of trade, -
HE was taught how to make sword
blades"
LAST, LATEST.
Last" is used of place or order ;
"latest," of time. "His name was
last on the list" HE was the lat
est to arrive.
MISTAKE, ERROR.
A mistake" is not necessarily
blameworthy. An terror" is
blameworthy. ''That was fortu-
nate mistake" ''It was a down
right error on his part; for he had
been warned again and again.
NEGLECTFUL, NEGLIGENT.
"Neglectful" refers to an individ-
ual act. Negligent" to a series of
acts that have produced a habit.
["To forget that book was very
neglectful" "He was all his life a
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-02-26
THE TEACHERS WORLD.

cordially invited to contribute whatever
may be helpful or suggestive to others in
this line of work. Communications will
be gladly received by the editor Of this de-
partnent.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-02-26

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25--The president
has approved the diplomatic and consular
appropriation bill and the acts to reorgan-
ize the judicial districts Of Arkansas and
TO Increase the pension Of Clara l. Nich-
nls. widow Of Major General w. A. Nichols.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-02-26
A PRACTICAL QUESTION.

A man dying left eight heirs, A.
B. @. d. E. F. G. H. A sold his in
terest to B. c. D. E and F then B
conveyed to G. D. E. F. G. Fl then
G transferred his interest to D. Up
ON the division of the estate what
was the respective interests of the
five heirs.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-02-26

ROME, Feb. 24-Austria and Russia
have submitted to the powers a proposal
looking to the autonomy Of Crete which,
1t is suggested, should be made subject to
unanimous resolution, to be oommuni-
Gated to Turkey and Greece
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-02-26

army in Cuba, and the discomfort caused
by this has eliminated in open disobedi-
ence in the Spanish ranks in the Cienfue-
gos district
The insurgents in the eastern end Of the
island have captured Bayamo, an impor-
tant town in Santiago.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-02-26
DEFIANCE OF GREECL
THE HEROIC HELENEs ARE EAGER
FOR THE FRAY.

Diplomatic Relations to he Severed 81
Firing on the Insurgents Is Repeated
All Europe Stirred Up over the Cretaua
Turkey May Invoke Khedive's Aid.
ATHENS. Feb, 24.-The situation on the
island of Crete continues critical and may
involve all Europe in war. The embassa
dors of the powers have given notice tc
Greece that she must desist from further
warlike preparations, but the heroic Hell
lenes continue to dispatch troops and mu
nitions to Crete and the Macedonian fr,n-
tier. The foreign warships occupy the port
Of Khania and on Sunday bombarded tn,
insurgent camp in the foothills near the
city.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-02-26

ABILITY, CAPACITY.
Ability" is the power of doing
something. Capacity" is the fa-
Guilty of receiving something [e. g. I;
new ideas, great thoughts.l [So (:
"That Statesman has great ability )"
"That pupil has wonderful capac-
ity."
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-02-26

Last is used of place or order !;
"latest," of time. ["His name was
last on the list" "He was the lat
est to arrive."]
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-02-26
ANSWER, REPLY.

An "answer" is given to ques-
tions ''reply" to attacks and ao-
cusations. An answer to an ans
wer may, however, be called a re-
ply
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-02-26
APPEAR. SEEM .

"Seem" is confined to the mind ;
"appear," to the senses. ['It seems
to me that you have made q mis-
take =" "That house appears white
to me. ~
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-02-26
Assist, AID.

"Assist" implies mutually of help;
laid, not necessarily so. {" The
sufferers assisted one another" II
aided him in his distress. ~
The herald., 1897-03-03
Dancing Ply

A pretty dance, the last before Lent.
for today is Ash Wednesday, was
given last evening by Miss Doran at her
home on South Olive street. The ap-
proachcs to the residence up the winding
walks were illumir ated by japanese
/ lanterns, ard the wide veraIda, with
its magnificent view Of the city, was
also charmirgly Illuminated.
The spacious drawing rooms were
prepared for dancing, but picturesquely
decorated with English ivy and brilliant
poinsettia.
The dancing room was profusely or
namerted with roses and carnations ar
ranged in graceful and effective ways.
Miss DOran was gowned in 4 dainty
pink organdie over pink silk, with cor
sage effects Of pink carnations.
Miss Doran was assisted in receiving
by her mother, Mrs. NJ. z. Doran.
The guests We're: Misses Jones Of San
ia Monica Blcknell Eta Bicknell
Bluett, Dillon, Desmond. Workman
Lizzie Workman, Hart Of San Francisco,
Ponet, Knealley, Riley, Schlu-
ing, Grace Schilling, Montgom-
cry Poehler, Rodman. Mullin, Alex
ander, Messrs. Dillon. Edward Dillon,
Dr. Murphy, Mcdonald, Driscoll
Spencer, M E. Gray J. d. +. Gray. John
Gray, Farwell. Wilson, Dr. Buel, II.
Donegan, Worthington, Elliott, Bush,
Redmon and others.
The herald., 1897-03-03
( IN SOCIETY !
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Mrs. Charles Forman gave delightful
luncheon at her residence yesterday on
Pico street in honor of Mrs John e.
Francis Mrs. F'orman was assisted ny
receiving by her daughter MISS fofrlah.
The dining room was extremely artistic
in trailing wreaths of asparagus plu-
mosus and quantities of dried mustard.
graceful umbrella Of this snowy
flower was suspended over the table.
The center piece was of the same yellow
flowers. the vase containing them be-
ing ornamented by huge yellow bow.
The flower was repeated on the cloth ard
doilies. Mrs Forman wore plack lnala
silk. with white silk waist; Miss Formau
wore a black crepon, with Egyptian en-
broiderles and black and yellow chiffon
front Mrs. Francis wore rich gown
of plum-colored velvet. with jet trim
mirgs and diamond ornaments.
The guests were: Mines. John F.
Francis. :. B. Casweu. ]. +. Jones.
Charles Prayer, $ c. Hubbell, Modini
Wood, L. C. Goodwin, e. f. c. Klokke.