Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-01-29

involved WAS as TO whether cotton seed
oil sold as olive oil came within the limits
Of the pure food act, which In his decision
he declares this does not cover. The state
authorities are determined TO carry this
through the higher courts, and bring to
justice every offender Of this law The
law is altogether too important to be set
aside in any particular, as the history OF
the investigations In this respect has dis
closed many very fragrant violations. Since
this law has been enforced there has been
radical improvement in the preparation
Of foods This Is particularly so In condi-
ments, and It is now unnecessary to swal-
low a certain amount Of buokwheat hulls,
cocoanut shells and sand 60 get a little
pepper.
Two New Committees.
Two new committees have been sstsb-
lished In the legislature, viz, one on pub
lie roads and high ways and the other on
game and fisheries.
The committee on vice and immortality
has been changed TO law and order. Great
pressure Is brought TO bear upon Governor
Hastings to re-appoint Dr. Shaffer super
intendent OF public instruction, by a num-
ber OF tho educators Of the state, but there
are other candidates whose friends claim
deserve consideration, among which are
Deputy Superintendent Houck, Professor
Ness principal Of California Normal
school D. +. Waller, principal Of Indiana
Normal school, who held this position
under Governor Beaver, and Professor
Cooper, principal OF tho Edinboro Normal
schools. II is thought by those who oppose
the appointment Of Dr. Shaffer that in
consequence Of the extreme partissnship
manifested by Governor Pattison in his
appointment that he is not entitled to q
continuance in this position. While 1t is
the intention Of Governor Hastings to
choose this officer from a non-partisan
standpoint the de mands Of his party and
the protests Of the friends Of the other
candidates will ompel him to select an
other man than DR.. Shaffer for this posi-
ton.
1t was given out here a few days ago,
that Louis Davidson, son-in-law of Sena-
tor Quay, and brother Of Hon. James
Davidson, dece ased, W i'll be the choice of
Beaver county for congress. Although
Senator Quay is bitterly opposed to this,
yet some Of his friends are very active in
their efforts to secure the nomination Of
his son-in-law. The friends Of Mr. David
son feel that the circumstances in con-
nection with the death of his brother en-
title Louis Davidson to some considera-
tion in the campaign
Speaker Boyer Is determined to secure
more dign ity and order in the house Of
representa- ives during the session; and
will carry out his determination to keep
this body to the degree Of decorum that
should be characteristic. He will COM
mence to enforce the rules as soon as the
house convenes again.
Governor and Mrs. Hastings will give
reception TO the state officials and legisla-
ture at the execu tive mansion Tuesday
evening, Feb. 9.
Mr.. McElhaney, member of the house
from Allegheny, says he is receiving many
letters from persons addicted to drinking
urging him to exc rcise the strongest Of.
forts to secure the passage of his anti
treating bill, and that he is flooded with
communications from all parts of the
state. These letter suggest that they are
heartily tired of the social custom which
requires man to drink more than is good
for him, and to spend money in saloons as
a matter of courtesy.
Workingmen write that this law
would be welcomed by them, and their
wives and families VIII o would have more
money for the necess tiles Of life" 1t is
believed that this bill will be very pop
ular one, and will be passed with little
opposition.
A Longer School Term.
There will be three important features
Of school legislation this session. Repre-.
sentative Hammond, Of Westmoreland,
has prepared bill, which fixes seven
months as the minimum duration of a
school term. This is offered in the inter
ests of the country districts.
The orancrar alaOaapt will "a ovx =.
special appropriation of a half million
dollars for the establishment of township
high schools An act was passed during
the last session Of the legislature, provid-
ing for the establi sh ment of three kinds
of high schools first, second and third
class. The first class schools are to have
four year COURSES the second three year
courses, and third two year courses. The
proposed act will ask for pro rata divi-
sion Of the half million dollars, aooordin q
to the classification Of the school. The
low condition Of the states finances gives
little assurance to the success of this bill.
Senator Merrick, of Tioga county, in
troduced a bill In the senate last week
which provides for the division Of the
school appropriation in three parts. One
third is to be divided according to the
number of paid teachers employed, ono
third pro rata to the pupils, and the re-
naming third according to the number of
taxables in the school district. The bill
also provides for triennial registration
Of taxables, and an annual census OF
school children between the ages Of 9
and 16
The controversy over the appointments Of
members Of the soldiers orphan school
commission continues.
Governor Hastings is very firm In his
determination to not approve the recon-
mendatlon Of Judge Darte, the commander
Of the G. A r. in Pennsylvania, favoring
Thomas Samples selection on this com
mission. tits altogether probable that an
other person will be placed In this posi-
ton.
Senator Grady, of Philadelphia, is de-
termined that he will resign his seat In
the senate in March, owing to pressure OF
business affairs.
He Is the father of the senate at the
present time, having been elected in 1875,
and entered this body in 1877. Almost all
who were members Of the senate at that
time are dead
The street railway interests will ask for
some important legislation.
One feature OF the proposed LEGISLATION
Is the provision requiring suitors in dam
age suits against traction and street rail-
way companies TO furnish a bond to cover
all the probable costs Of the suit to pro
tect the commonwealth In case the suit
fails
Bread Riots In Spain.
LONDON, Jan. ga Madrid dispatch
to The Daily Mail says that snow and
rain storms threaten great foods in Spain