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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-03-12
sueeEsrIoNs ZOE ARBoR DAY.

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Have the pupils vote by ballot for a state
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be assigned to one or moro pupils,
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the older pupils or the teacher.
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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-03-12

NJ hANLE1 IAklN0 HE OAIhs
the late campaign. The line was composed
of four divisions-the federal troops, un-
der command of General Wesley MERIT;
the national guardsmen Of the various
states, commanded by Governor Asa
Bushnell OF Ohio; the Grand Army veter
ans, under command of General o. o.
Howard, and the civic branch, composed
of campaign organizations and marching
clubs commanded by Marshal b. II. War
ner.
Inauguration day closed with an elabo.
rate pyrotechnic display in the early even.
ing and later the inaugural ball at the
pension building. The enormous hall mover
was SO beautifully and artistically draped
and festooned and lighted as on this occa.
sion, nor was it ever filed with more
richly attired and brilliant assembly.
The weather for the ceremonies of the
day was ideal, the details Of the event ad.
mirRbly executed, and altogether 1t may
be set down as one of the most imposing,
pleasing pageants that has been witnessed
In connection with the Inauguration Of a
president
President MoKlnIey's Address.
The following Is President Mckinley Z
address outlining the policy Of his admin.
istration:
FELLOW CITIzEEs--In obedience to the will
OF the people and in their presence, by the au
thority vested IN me BY this oath, assume
the arduous and responsible duties Of presi.
dent Of the United States, relying on the sup
port Of my countrymen and invoking the guild.
ance of Almighty God. Our faith teaches that
there Is no safer reliance than upon the God
Of our fathers, who has 30 singularly favored
the American people IN every national trial
and who win not forsake rs so long as we obey
his commandments and walk humbly in his
footsteps.
The responsibilities OF the high trust e
which have been called-always Of grave i'm
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-03-12
PRESIDENT M'KINLEY
THE INAUGURATION CEREMONIES AT
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

A Brilliant aud historic PaRoant--Jusstoe
Fuller Administers the Oath Of once TO
MoKinIey-The Parade Under Command
Of General Parter.
WAsHINeToN. March 6.--At high noon
Thursday the decree of the polls rendered
I'm November last was consummated, and
William Mckinley Of Ohio and dnrrot A.
Hobart Of New Jersey were formally In
Quoted into the offices Of president and Vice
president With splendid pageant and
amid the plaudits of assembled thousands
the transfer of power such as Is welded
by scarcely any potentate In the world
was peacefully effected without friction
and in a spirit of loyalty and cheerful sub
mission TO the will Of the majority, which
furnishes another proof that here love Of
liberty and respect Of law are not incom-
patible with each other.
The official ceremonies in connection
with the change of administration
began with the departure Of President
Cleveland and President Elect MCKINLEY
and Vice President Elect Hobart and the
senate committee of arrangements from
the White House to the capitol, whore the
oath Of office was administered. Major
Mckinley drove over from the Ebbitt
House to the executive mansion at 1890
and met the president in his private Office
The presidential party, with its escort Of
5000 United States troops, Troop A ol
Cleveland and the District Of Columbia
national guard, left the White House at
IL o'clock and reached the capitol about
noon. The avenue was densely packed
with an eager and jostling throng Of spec
tators, who cbeered Justify the outgoing
and the incoming presidents.
Vice President Stevenson administered
the oath of Office to Mr.. Hobart in the SEN
ate chamber.
The party then proceeded to the stand at
the east portioo in front Of the rotunda,
President Cleveland and Mr.. Mckinley
leading the supreme court judges, sena-
tors and representatives following two by
two. Hero, in the presence Of a vast assem-
bly,, which filed the plaza, President Elect
Mckinley took the oath of office, which
was administered by Chief Justice Fuller.
The new president then delivered his in.
augurnl address, at the conclusion OF
which he was escorted by the parade to the
White House
The parade was grand pageant sur
passing In some respects any that has evet
escorted newly made president from tht
capitol to the executive mansion. General
Horace Porter was the grand marshal.
There were fully go, 600 mon in line, IL, 600
of these being regular and state troops
and 5000 comprising the civic branches
Of the parade mainly made up Of the po-
htical clubs which were conspicuous In
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-03-12

Mr. Bliss was born at FAN River, Mass,
In 1898, but went to Now Orleans In his
youth, and his first business experience
was in that city.
In 1873 he went to New England and
was employed by James M. Beebe s. Co.
as a clerk, but in q short time his ability
caused him to be taken into tho firm In
1856 no formed a partnership with John
S. and Eben Wright OF Boston, In the firm
OF j. S. & E Wright q Co. The firm open
ed branch In New York, and Mr.. Bliss
took charge Of It. Since then his home
has been In New York. Upon the death
Of the senior partner the firm became
Wright Bliss a Fabyan, and later 1t be-
came Bliss, Fabyan q Co, one Of the lead
ing dry goods commission houses OF the
United States. His large business interests
have caused Mr.. Bliss 10 decline nomina-
tions for public Office several times. and Is
was for business reasons In part that he
declined some weeks ago to be a mombeF
Of the cabinet
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-03-12
HISTORIC TREES.

The Charter Oak at Hartford, Conn, was
so named from the fact that it preserved in
Colony Of Connecticut, and thus became
identified with American liberty.
The Elm Tree at Philadelphia Beneath
the wide spreading branches Of this elm
with the sun, the river, and the forest for
witnesses" William Penn met with the
Indians and made with them a treaty Of
peace and friendship that was never
broken.
shade of which Washington first took com
mand Of the Continental Army, July 3,
1775.
The French Apple Tree, near Fort
Wayne Ind, where Little Turtle, the
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-03-12
TREES AND PLANTS TO DEDICATE

TREES AND PLANTS TO DEDICATE.
(These authors have written especially
upon the trees and flowers here named for
dedicatiOn.)
John G. Whittier - White ash, trailing
arbutus, palm.
Oliver Wendell Holmes - Sugar, elm,
maple.
James Russell Lowell - White birch,
willows, dandelion, elm, oak, pine, violet.
Cary Sisters-Basswood
William Cullen Bryant - Oak, apple,
yew.
Henry Wordsworth Longfellow - Red
maple, hemlock.
Ralph Waldo Emerson-Iron-wOod
Mrs Hemans-Apple tree.
Robert Burns-Daisy.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-03-12
ESSAY SUBJECTS.

Why should we observe Arbor Day ?
What trees furnish for use.
A sugar camp.
Historic elms Told Liberty Elm, Boston;
Washington Elm, Cambridge; Penn's
Elm, Philadelphia.)
Our school grounds.
Associations with trees.
Trees in myth and history.
The schoolhouse home: our duty to
beautify it.
The best tree to plant.
How beautiful school grounds educate
us.
Color in the plant world.
Historic willow (Arnold's Willows. op-
posite West Point; Gates Willow, New
York City; Pope's Willow, Twickenham) }
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-03-12

rather than increase our public expenditures.
Business conditions are not the most proinis-
ing. II will take time to restore the prosper
ity Of former years. II we cannot promptly
attain Il, we can resolutely turn our faces IN
that direction and aid It's return by friendly
legislation. However troublesome the situa-
tion may appear, congress will not ! am SURE,
be found lacKing In disposition or ability %
relieve II az far as legislation can do 50. The
restoration Of conhdence and the revival Of
business, which men Of all parties 80 much de
sire. depend more largely upon the prompt
energetic and intelligent action Of congress
than upon any other single agency affecting
the situation.
President Mckinley refers briefly to the
lesson taught by the late election, which,
he says Is that the citizens Of the United
States are both law respecting and law
abiding people, not easily swerved from
the path Of patriotism and honor
"Our naturalization and Immigration
laws" he says, 'shonld be further i'm
proved, TO the constant promotion Of q
safer, better and higher citizenship"
In referring to international commerce
the president says " Congress should give
prompt attention to Che restoration Of our
American merchant marine, once the pride
of the sens in all the great ocean highways
Of commerce -
Referring TO our foreign relations, which
by inference covers the Cuban question,
President Mckinley says:
It has been the policy Of the United States
since the foundation Of the government to oul-
tivate relations of peace and amity with all
the nations Of the world, and this accords with
my conception Of our duty now. We have
cherished the policy Of noninterference with
the affairs Of foreign governments, wisely in
augurated by Washington, keeping ourselves
free from entanglement either as allies or foes,
content to laave undisturbsd with them the
settlement of their own domestic concerns. It
will be our aim to pursue firm and dignified
foreign policy, which shall be just impartial,
ever watchfal Of our national honor and al.
ways insisting upon the enforcement Of the
lawful rights Of American citizens every
where.
Referring TO arbitration, the president
says; peace is preferable TO war in al
most every contingency. Arbitration is
the true method of settlement of interna-
tional as we'll as local or individual differ
onoes ~
He urges the early action of the senate
ON the pending Anglo American arbitra-
tion treaty, not merely as a matter of pol
10y but as q duty to mankind.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-03-12
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
partment.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-03-12

In the revision Of that tariff especial atten
tion should be given to the ro-enactinant and
extension Of the reciprocity principle Of the
law OF 1880 under which 50 great a stimulus
was given to our foreign trade in new and ad
vantageous markets for our surplus agrioul
tural and manufactured products. The briei
trial given this legislation amply justihes
further experiment and additional discretion
ties, the end In view always to be the opening
up OF new markets. for the products Of oui
country, by granting concessions 10 the prod
ucts Of other lands that We need and cannot
produce ourselves and which do not involve
any loss Of labor 10 our own people, but tenC
to increase their employment
The depression Of the past four years ha
fallen with especial severity upon the greai
body Of toilers Of the country, and upon noaa
more than the holders Of small farms. Agri
culture has languishad and Labor suffered
The revival Of manufacturing win Be o RELIEF
to both. No portion Of our population Is more
devoted to the institutions Of free government
or more loyal IN their support, while none
bears more chearfully OF fully its proper share
Ia the maintenance Of the government or ID
better entitled to Its wise and liberal care and
protection. Legislation helpful to producers
10 henencial to all. The depressed condition
Of industry on the farin and IN the mine and
factory has lessened the ability OF the people
20 meet the demands upon them, and they
rightfully expect that not only a system Of
revenue shall be established shat win secure
the largest income with the least burden, but
that every means win be taken 70 deorease
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-03-12
TREE SENTENCES.

(The merit of this exercise in the use of
a very good sentence. Accept no formal
expressions)
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-03-12

While a large annual surplus of revenue maS
invite waste and extravagance. inadequate
revenue creates distrust and undermines pub
lie and private credit
Neither should be encouraged. Between
more loans and more revenue there ought TO
be but one opinion. We should have more rev
enue, and that without delay, hindranoe OF
postponement. A surplus in the treasury Gre
ated by loans is not a permanent or safe reli-
ance. II will suffice while it lasts, but it can
not last long while the outlays of the govern
ment are greater than its receipts as has boen
the case during the past two years. Nor must
IL be forgotten that however much such loans
may temporarily relieve the situation, the gov
ernment is still indebted for the amount of the
surplus thus accrued, which it must ultimate
ly pay, while its ability to pay is not strength
ened, but weakened, by a continued deficit
Loans are imperative in great emergencies to
preserve the government or its credit but a
failure to supply needed revenue In time of
peace for the maintenance Of either has no
justification.
The best way for the government TO MAIN
tain its credit is to pay as it goes, not by re-
sorting to loans, but by keeping out Of debt
through an adequate income secured by sys
tenn Of taxation, external or internal, or both.
IL Is the settled policy Of the government pur-
sued from the beginning and practicod by all
parties and administrations, TO raise the bulk
Of our revenue from taxes upon foreign pro-
ductions entering the United States for sale
and consumption and avoiding for the most
part every form of direct taxation, except in
time of war.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-03-12

The country is clearly opposed to any need
less additions to the subject Of internal taxa
tion and is committed by its latest popular ut
terance to the system of tariff taxation. There
can be no Misunderstanding, either, about
the principle upon which this tariff taxation
shall be levied. Nothing has ever been made
palmer at a general election than that the con
trolling principle in the raising Of revenue
from duties on imports is jealous care foi
American interests and American labor. The
people have declared that such legislation
should be had as will give ample protection
and encouragement to the industries and the
development Of our country. II Is therefore
earnestly hoped and expected that congress
will at the earliest practicable moment enact
revenue legislation that shall be fair, reason
able, conservative and just, and which, while
supplying sufficient revenue for public pur
poses, will sti1 be generally beneficial and
helpful TO every section and every enterprise
Of the people. To this policy we are all, Of
whatever party, firmly bound by the voice Of
the people-a power vastly more potential than
the expression Of any political platform. The
paramount duty Of congress is to stop def
oienoies by the restoration OF that protective
legislation which has always been the firmesi
prop Of the treasury. The passage Of such a
law or laws would strengthen the credit Of the
government, both at home and abroad, and &c
far toward stopping the drain upon the gold
reserve held for the redemption Of our cur
rency, which has been heavy and well nigh
constant for several years.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-01-29
SPORTS ARE TICKLED.
Nevada's Population Will Be Tempo
rarilY Increased.

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San Francisco, Jan 2S.-There is gem
eral rejoicing among local sportins-
men tonight over the news from Car
son that both houses of the legis-
lature have passed the bill licensing
glove contests. No doubt is expressed
that the governor will sign the bill,
for old residents of the Sagebrusn
state now in this city say the pressure
on him from all quarters VIII be To-
strong to resist, and before the week
is out the bill will be law
They say that the license that the
law calls for will prevent that class of
sporting men known as tin horn"
gamblers from getting their fingers in
the pie. Men of means and good stand
ing in the sporting world will be the
only persons able to conduct contests
under the provisions of the law.
1t is generally understood that Dan
Stuart and others in the same class
viii make their headquarters there
and devote their attention TO pulling off
big mills. The first viii be the Cor
bett-FitzsimmOns, which will decide all
talk so far as the heavy weights are
concerned. Hall, Maher, Choynski and
the other big men will also be in de-
mand.
The welter-weight championship VIII
at last have a chance to be settled
This will involve bouts between George
Green, Tommy Ryan and McKeever.
Police Commissioner Nose Gunst
thinks the new law is good thing.
AS a matter CT fact" he said, "I
have paid so little attention to pugil-
ism and have taken such little interest
in the sport since the last big fight
that l have not considered the ques-
ton as thoroughly as 1 would have
done under other circumstances. This
high license will keep cheap fakirs out
of the business. The new law will put
money in Nevada's pocket.
Ned Holman, the veteran sport, Gid
a great deal towards securing the pas
sage of the bill During Senator
Boyle's last visit to the city Holman
persuaded him to vote for and support
the measure. This law will go a great
way towards cleansing the sport. 1t
will keep out the cheap gang of sure
thing men. What we want is big
matches on the square. If California I
would adopt measure of this sort, it
would be great thing"
Sharkey is very much pleased with /
the fate of the bill. He says he win /
now have chance to show himself
Charlie Williams. Pop" Sullivan. /
Charlie Bacon, Harry Corbett. Billy
Jordan. Jack Sullivan and a number
If other wen-known sports are all
slated over the bright prospects.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-01-29
WOMAN SUFFRAGIsTs.
Some Little Friction, But it Is Soon
Over With.


Des Moines, Ia, Jan. 2S.-The fore
noon session of the suffrage conven-
/ ton was devoted to a discussion of q
plan for work reported by the com
Il ttee on that subject The report
proposed that the business committee
De enlarged by adding TO it the chair
men OI several OF the important stand
ing committees. This was oDDosed
and long discussion was the result
Inc advocates of the change intinated
their feeling that the present business
committee is close corporation and
In the hands of eastern members ON
the other hand, il was urged bv Miss
Anthony and others that with the
present small membership il is difficult
10 get a quorum of the committee To-
gether. The amendment was lost.
Ihen the plan was proposed that state
associations have complete charge of
their own suffrage campaigns, instead
OF allowing the national officers to con-
duct state campaigns. Miss Anthony
regretted the feeling that the national
oihcers We're assuming too much
authority. She said the national as
ISOLATION had to furnish money for
state campaigns and should have the
management. The national organiZa-
ton won again.
Several reports were received and
read from standing committees con-
Guiding the session.
In the afternoon a training school
for organizers and workers was held.
The evening was del oJed to a public
programme. The following addresses
were made before a large audience:
All the rights we want" bv
Catharine Waugh McCulloch of
illinois; Duty and Honor" by Char
lotte Perkins Stetson of California; adj
dresses by President George A. Gates
of Iowa college; address by Rev. Anna
Howard Shaw of Philadelphia.
Tomorrow forenoon the delegates will
visit the state senate by invitation.
The election of officers resulted in
returning the old ones with practically
no opposition Susan b. Anthony.
president; Rachel Foster Avery, CORE
spending secretary; Alice Stone Black
well, recording secretary; Harriet
Taylor Upton. treasurer; Laura Clay,
auditor; Carrie Lane Chapman Gait,
chairman on organization were re-
elected.