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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-09-20
THE HURRICANES AMI
WORK.
AWICIl
4 Thousand Lives Lost in Cuba aud
$4,000, 600 worth of Properly.


$3,OOO,OuO worth of Properly.
A letter just received in Bo,J m from Cap
tan j, " Coates, of the American bark
Arcot, who WelJuered the late hurricane at
Gardens, CUBA, thus eumerates the dam.
age. His vessel Was driven ashore, bu. not
wrecked The hurricane blew Tor 70 hour,
fromN. % T., s. T.. ard from n. TO- n r.. p
wharyes were destroyed, lll vessels wreche J.,
including a mau-ol-war and two Spmsh
mail steamers. The water backed up "a blocks
into the heart Of the city, driving pe,ple
into the highlands and the public square uus
several stranded vessels in the center of it-u
most odd sight-whtIe two streets are con-
pletely b.ocbaIed by the stranded schooners,
with al the rigging standing and .oJk,ug as
II built there
Tho loss of life was over $40 in the city
alone, aud many in vya4el., etc, Tue money
loss Is over So,Uy0,OJo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
,pRrsrrD FOR BEING IN BAD COMPANY.

Chicago. Dec. 25--Frederick ". ooelter, Of Cincn-
NATL a wealthy master, left Chicago for home last
night threatening damage suits against Chief OF Police
Hubbard and Inspector Bonheld. Mr. soeiters grie"-
ance is that while in the city on business and notwi
standing that he had $500 In his pockets he was
arrested and detained several hours, being treated
meantime TO ride through the strets in patrol
wagon He was not brought into court, and when no
sought satisfaction at Police Headquarters, was told
with warmth that the best thing to do was TO get out
out of Chicago as he knew how. Previous o
his arrest Mr.. Soelter had been In attendance at
radical gathering that turned out harmless enough
but was expected TO prove repetition OF the AnSr-
chst fag-tramplng tableaus few nights before inc
noce told hin, that he had been talking about Bon
held and threatening 10 kill some one" AZ fonco
Headquarters, II Is stated Mr. socter was asked II ne
Anarchist, and replied that IL nc WAS IL "oo'"
be nOhodY'S business.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
GLASS WORKERS TO CONSOLIDATE.

Pittsburg, Dec. % (SpeciaD. Trade Dis
trct Assembly No 143. knights Of Labor, is composed
of 300 green bottle blowers. movement is now on
bring into it the Green League of NewJersey,
which numbers about 1000 members. This League
has been recognized by any labor organization
and has recently been refused admission into the
flint glass workers. union. At present the botue-
blowers are divided into four organizations the green
glass blowers. the prescription bottle blowers the
bottlemcn in the Flnts," and the Green League Of
Now-Jesey. They continually cutting under each
other Tho Flints" are the strongest, numbering
some 5000 The prescription blowers number
about 1000. Influences now at work 10 cehse1-
date these organizations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
RACE RIOT IN WILMINGTON, DEL

Whining gton, Dec. 25 (SpeciaD.-A riot between
whites and blacks occurred at Sixth and Walnut sts
this city, between and O'Clock this afternoon.
One white shot in the foot and several colored
men were cut ami beaten about the head The trouble
began In fight between hafdrunken white man
and colored man, in which several OF each coior
became engaged. The colorcd men were chased into
a house, but rallied and drove the whites away win
a yolley of stones. The whites obtained reinforce
mems and stormed the house, driving the negroes
out Finally shot fired and white man fell
wounded Crowds of whites who had now collected.
ioined I'm the fight and amid the greatest exctement
about twenty Shots were fired. An alarm Of fire was
sent out from ne ghbOrng station TO cal the poles
and I'm a few minutes they arrived on the scoEe and
uuelled the riot seven arrests were madc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
he people who were not able to render him any

the people who were not able to render him any
help. -. A.. ,o.. sa,d n,
Powell was standing near him when they both
Jumped into the water. Powell, VINO could nob
swim climbed on floating cotton bale, but TWO
deck hands also jumped on the oaie turning ,d ~
he disappeared The boat was about nfteen
yards from the shore when great many people
plunged into the river, and several VINO reached
the bank in safety became begged IN the soft
mud. and so intense was the heat of the burning
boat that they were burned to death before they
could climb up the steep bank to the levee. Ill.
The fire so rapid that before the Piioc
had finished sounding three alarm whistles the
entire boat from stem to stern was roaring
mass of flames and the scene that ensued was
terrible in the extreme. Men yeiied anu TN rsn
about the decks of the burning steamer nke
maniacs, and others screaming ut the Top OF theIs
voices threw themselves into the dark waters anu
were lost to sight the twinkllng OF an eye
The second barkeeper said that seSerai perS4no n;t
near him struggled III the water ana Degged pll-
fully for help, but he could not render them any
assistance because the water chilled HIM TO the
marrow and his clothing clogged his every
movement 80. -.
A cabin-boy who was on assistant OF the stew
ard said that the crew who were IN the texas
were aroused from their slurnbers by the names
which roared over them, ana tney were foln. pnn.
PEELED to dive headlong from the roof OF the boat
into the river, and many of them were burned 10
death while in the water ,. ,,,:.
The John H. Hanna was built in Madison,
She was of 3T7 tonnage and was owned by. the
Ouachita River Consolidated Line. She was valued
at 81 5000 but was insured for only $4,000 IN
foreign and heal companies.
Captain J. W Blanks, president of the com
psny. says that the steamboat left Monroe La,
on Sunday morning at o'clock with l,900 bale;
of cotton. The captain estimated that additional
cotton had keen picked up the way down TO
make TIE total number of bales $500. Upon
being .asllci az to the number Of passengers on
the Hanna, Captain Blanks, said he thought lt
was small, as there was little travel in that sec
tion at present
On the arrival Of the train from Plaquemine
in this city, ambulances were at the depot, and
ali of the survivors of the disaster who were
suffering from severe burns were at once con-
veyed TO the Charity Hospital
Steward Carroll says that the last OF the women
passengers on the boat coming down got Of at
Baton Rouge.
Among the passengers that were on board at
the time of the accident and who were saved
were Captain B. @. Montgomery and Mr.. Harpn,
of the Board Of Underwriters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
TRAGEDY ON AN OYSTER SCHOONER.
THE MATE OF THE ANNIE CARL STABBED To
DEATH BY DRUNKEN NEGRO.

Atlantic City, n. j.. Dec. 25 (speclal.-John Martin'
the mate OF the schooner Annie Carl was iouhS
murdered tonight on board the vessel, which Is
lying at anchor in this port. Andrew Grimes, a
colored man, committed the crime, and IS now locked
up in tho city prison awaiting hearing while the
murdered mans body lies in the station house. few
feet from the prisoners cell. Grimes, on previous
trip Of the Annie CARL shipped at Norfolk, but upon
arriving at Fairhaven, Conn, gave up his position
and endeavored TO get work on land Failing In this
he finally persuaded Captain Gilbert f. Newton, who
commands the vessel to tako him the return trip
to HIS home in Norfolk The voyage to that CITY
was uncventfu until of this city, when the wind
lass was disabled and in distress the captain made
this port. The mate tonight called the negro TO
his supper received insulting repy, and upon
demonstrating with the was savagely attacked
and repeatedly stabbed in the arm and breast with
sheath knife The mates lung was penetrated
and he fen bleeding TO the deck. Grimes surveyed
his victim for few seconds, then hastily gathering
the lfeless figure In his arms, hurried to the rail-
of the vessel and threw the body in the nlsr. All
attempts at capturing the man were baifed by his
dexterous use of his knife, and ne was only over
powered when a squad OF police arrived on the scene
Martin, the murdered man, lived In Falrhaven ana
was about forty-eight years old. Ills murderer Is
about thirty five and comes from North Carullna-
The vessel Is from Ncw-York and was bound to Vir.
gins for oysters. Captain Newton is resident OF
Brooklyn. At the time Of committing The crime
the negro was under the influence of liquor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY NTBLLIGESoE

PHILADELPHIA Dec. 25 (special General w. j. sewei
s,ys there truth in the rumor that ne Is 70 resign
the presidency West Jersey Railroad to accept
position in the West
railroad men here say that President Kem. Of the
pbfadejphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company, may
be elected to presidency Of the Baltimore and ONO
Railroad, while still retaining his present position
The Baltimore and Ohio considers IL desirable to have
one OF its chief Officers resident here. The Reafing
reduction in commutaton rates is Philadelphia and
Atlantic CITY line has resulted in general decrease
of similar rates on the Camden and Atlantic and the
West Jersey railroads. Tho reductions on the Reading
and PENNSYLVANIA lines Will go into effect at the beginning
OF the new year
President Mayer, will begin fight against the West
virginia Central and Pitsburg Railroad soft coal opera
,ions is laughed I'm this city. How VIII they
Aght usT said Philadelphia representative Of the Elk
Garden, W. Va, coal interests When the West
Virginia Central road had its northern terminus at Pied
mont on the Baltimore and Ohio road II tributary
70 that road but line has been in existence for
some time connecting Piedmont with the Pennsylvania at
Cumberland and are altogether independent OF them
President Mayer friendly to as was Spencer
That is natural taking into account Mr. Mayors eonnec
ton with the Consolidated Coal Company
IAncoln Neb, Dec 25-John Fitzgerald IN behalf OF
himself and other stockholders Of the Fitzgerald Nal
Iory Construction Company nled suit yesterday In the
Lancaster District Court against the Missouri Pacihc hai
way Company and the Fitzgerald Mallory Construction
Company praying for an accounting. The amount IN
volved is million and half dollars The cause OF
action Is based specially against the Missouri Pacific Rail-
way Company on the done by the construction com
pany IN the building Of the Denver Memphis and Atlantic
Railroad in Kansas and against the construction company
ON account Of alleged frauds ana Illegal acts commici 4
by Jaw Gould and other members Of that company.
Cincinnati Dee 25-The Chesapeake and Ohio lail-
way Bridge was formally opened day by regular pas
senQer train crossing It IL O'Clock this morning and
landing tho passengers At Psfk'st. In sAiA @t-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
DOUBLE MURDER IN THE INDIAN TERR1ToRY

Muscogoe, I. T., Dec 25.-A double murder occurred
sunday night on the Rogers farm. five miles west Oh
here. A widow. Mrs. Sarah Johnson. and her family
of four children occupied the farm The eldest OF the
children was desperate boy. Charles The others
were girl of twelve, boy of ten and baby OF 'nree
years. The younger boy was visiting ana wnen no
returned home yesterday found hs sister lying oeau vi
the steps Terrified at the sight. he fastened to a
r.,,hhor,s bouse and gave the news. crowd was
ouicklv assembled, and Fastening to the widows
beartrepding sight met their gaze. Not more than
twenty steps from the door lay the woman her heaa
beaten into jelly. BY her side lay huge OAK ciuo
covered with blood. with which the crime had peen
committed Near the door step. on the opposite soe
NJ fbe cabin was found the mangled body of the
dan ghter The baby still in the house awe
The eldest son has not been seen since the nght Oh
with his mother.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
A RUMoRED VOLCANO IN COLORADO.

Denver Col Dec 20 (specal)-A local paper 10
night announces the discovery of a volcano IN inc
western portion Of the State To this volcano is
tYibued a recent explosion which resulted In inc
death of halfdozen people and the inuring OF many
others On some days the smoke or vapor is hardly
perceptible while other times the exhaatons curl
sky ward from 200 to 300 feet Explosions have oc-
CURED before the last one under sudden and strange
circumstances, and 1t is the opinion OF all who live
in that vicinity that the Rocky Noun tain Volcano as
IL is called Is the OF these on tbreaks. The
entire ledge has crmbled away, owing TO the acton
of the vapOr and all along the ledge are other small
openngs silently emitting small columns of vapor,
while around the orfces found the groenest ana
finest of mosses although the ledge is nearly l3ooo
feet above Sea-level.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
THE BURNING OF THE ERICKsEN.

nrr,r1s OF THE FATAL DISASTER ON PUGET
soUND-Two STEAMERS TO The RESCUE
Seattle ". T. Dec. 25.-The steamer Leif Erickson,
which was burned to the waters edge with ioHs oi
life at 3 O'Clock yesterday evening wheh OH Aihdii
Point five miles west of this city, was propeller OF
twenty four tons burden plying between seattle anu
Sidney Mason County, and was en- route 10 'he Ia'cr
pont when the accident occurred. The nrc pitho
out in the pilothouse and is believed to have oeeh
caused by a lamp explosion Another theory Is that
demiiohn I'm the pIlothouse was broken. tho whisky
rrlnnng through to the boiler and there pecomlho
,cnted There were thirty three people aboard at the
time, The fire spread instantly throughout INC
interior cabin The boat was about two miles rom
sbore Captain John Niube, the owner OF
the boat was in command. lie lett
the wheehouse for the purpose Of launching the
life raft but found the passengers trying TO put the
raft overheard. In the struggle 10 rescue the rant
from the passengers Captain Nube fel oVerDoaro WIN
the raft. Meantime the passengers, putting on ne
preservers atd seIzing frewood or anything else at
would float. jumped overheard. Captain NUDE saw
his niece Miss Annie Tollner. daughter Of Mrs Bertha
Tolln,r of Sidney struggling In the water ABOUT lou
feet from him. and he did his utmost ID push the raft
toward her but she sank when less than 100 feet
away from him. He hampered with gum boots
and was almost helpless
The steamer skagt Chief, en- route to Tacoma, saw
the fire and crowded on steam to give assistance
she succeeded In lescuing seven people Inc s'ea"ier
Noun talneer saw the burning vessel four miles away
aud headed straight for her When within haf
mile of the Erickson they found people struggling In
the water upon which they lowered small boats, ana
succeeded In rescuing nineteen persons. one man
who was taken nom the water died within few
minutes His name was not known. He said Just
before he died that his wife was lost from the
steamer
The list of the lost Is as follows: Miss Annie Toll
.lo p,4ck ya,,t
Company Sidney: Jack simmons, a half breed fisher
man; T. Smith, OF smith, Taylor & Co.. Colby; and .
man and his wife whose could not be ascersned.
The survivors also report another woman as lost
The steamer has no doubt sunk Neither the Skagit
Chief nor the Mountaineer went to the burning
steamer, all hands had deserted her and sno was
cnvcOpcd in flames Both steamers devoted every
effort 10 saving the people struggling In the water
The survivors speak in great praise Of the work done
by the officers, and passengers OF the skagit
Chief and MountaneeI The Erickson was valued
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
@. J. KERsHAw's OFFER OF SETTLEMENT.

Chicago. Dec GA definite offer Of settlement
with creditors is announced to-day the part OF C.
]. Kershaw, whose failure for s2,o0o.0o0 was the
upshot of the Harper wheat Twenty per cent
of the value of the claims IS tendered-s20o.0oO In
cash and 100000 in Kershaw's notes indOrsed by
Egcleston the immensely wealthy exmember OF the
Gim Of Kershaw & Co. Eggeston sill maintains that
be was not partner at the time of the failure. and
was in no way liable legally To cover the remaining
eighty per cent o. creditors accounts Kershaw Will turn
over 81 800 of claims against Cincinnati parties
which the Fidelity Bank litigation may make worth
little something. NJ Eershaw is reported to be
doing we'll with his 100000 bushel terminal elevator
at Tacoma. W. T.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
A CHILD NEARLY KILLED BY WHISKBY.

friendly liquor dealer sent bottle of whiskey to
the scully family, in the tenementhouse NO. 557
West Thirty-secondst. on Christmas eve. The bottle
was little more than half full when IT was tucked
away under the pillow Of Mrs. ocully's bed. Mary
Sculy, nine years old, had doll and some candy,
and her parents let her play in the bedroom in the
forenoon She found the bottle under the pillow and
drank nearly gill Of the whiskey Before noon She
was found lnsensblc in bed physician who was
called in thought that tho girl had taken enough
liquor kill her and the police sent her to me Roose
vest Hospital. Later In the day she was said TO be
out of danger.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
Is. Black regiments will be left to garrison 'ne
LOSS OF THE STEAMER SILVER STAR.
SHE STRIKES A sUNKEN WRECK AND SINKS IN

SHE STRIKES A sUNKEN WRECK AND SINKS IN
THREE MINuTrs-ALL ON BOARD SAVED.
Portsmouth, N. H., Dec. 25.-The passenger "nu
freight steamer Silver Star, OF Bar Harpor' wa.
sunk early this morning about three miles east OF
whales Back Light. The steamer had been to Boston
for new engine and put into this harbor late last
night She left here at 1 a. m, and was proceeuins
along tho regular course when she struck suhhoh
wreck staving a hole amidshps and filling with "a'ci'
The steamer went down In three minutes on,e'
in about twelve fathoms OF water captain ". H.
r,o .,d h,s cra;r ~ eight men took 10 the boats,
saving only the clothes they had on. The sraner
was owned IN Bar Harbor by stephen l" hMeSinSSy,
no Insurance The captain and the crew took me
noon train for Bar Hatbor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
No PROFIT NOW IN IRON MANUFACTURING

philadelphia. Dec 25 (specaD.-Iron manu-
facrrers in this city say that the manufacture OF iron
Is now almost without profit, and that some WORKS
will certainly have shut down If the prce OF their
necessares goes any higher. During 1887 the price
OF coll, was 50 per ton, but at that time the iron
mills were active, and the demand was exceedingly
large when operations became dull. the price was
reduced to 81 subsequently being raised 10 sl %.
The manufacturers add that there nothing to justify
a further rise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
A DEBATCH THAT ENDED IN DEATH.

Charleston, W. Va, Dec. 25 (specja)-TMs after
noon Fouz Holmes drank himself into wild state OF
intoxicaton, and about O'Clock armed himself with
club and dashng along the streets in Lower Charles
ton like a Malay running amuck, he whirlcd his
weapon right and left. knocking down half a dozen
people, several of whom were badly Injured After
going squares and creating great deal Of
element, he met Edward Aimes, and feed him TO the
ground as he had the Others. AmeS sprang to his
feet and as Holmes dashed at him again he drew a
knife and stabbed his assailant in half dozen places,
inficting fatal wounds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
TWO MASKED MEN ROB THE CENTRAL PACIFIC
EYpREsS AND sECuRE RAGS OF MONEY.


EXPRESS AND SECURE BAGS OF MONEY.
San Francisco, Doc. 25.-The eastbound overland
train on the Central Pacific, which left Sacramento
Friday night, robbed by masked men near clipper
Gap the same night The cXprcss-car was ran
sacked and many packages were taken Two men
with masks suddenly appeared while the cars were
running slowly through a long snow-shed 1hey
broke the glass in the upper part Of the express
car doors and covered the two messengers with re-
volvers. Then, while one stood guard over the
men, the other went through safe and packages lie
secured considerable plunder, but strangely enough
he passed over sack containing $4,000 In goid
coin and he also left behind several small sacks
containing lesser amounts.
When the train neared New England Mills the rob
bers dropped from the door. They are described as
young men, but they were so well masked that 10
description OF them could be obtained Detectives
were sent by special train to the scene OF inc
robbery. The railroad company claim that the rod
bers only $500 but other reports say that hey
got from $4,000 TO 100000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
ILLINOIS TEACHERS TO CONSULT TOGETHER.

Monticello H.. Dec. % (special.-The thirty-ffh
annual meeting of the Illinois State Teachers Assosa-
ton will be held Representative Hail. Springfield,
beginning December 26. Many prominent educators
nom other States will be present Professor +. N.
Tracy will preside. Professor b. c. Dougherty VIII
read a paper on What Shall be the Basis OF Gradua-
tion and Promotion In the Public schoolsi" About
600 teachers are expected 10 be present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
THE ewIrcHMEy's STRIKE At DENvER.

Chicago, Dec. 25.-A dispatch from Denver, sayss
"The swtchmens strike in the Union Pacific yards'
50 far as the company is concerned, appears 10 %
near its end Five crews returned to work yesterday
and Others viii go to work soon. The company Is To-
night working about half force, but while severai
trains have been made up has experienced consid-
cradle difficulty In getting them out on time on ac@
counf Of the Interference OF of the strikers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
TIE Pile MAR IN MISSISSIPPI.

ST. Louis, Dec. 25.-Latest advices from WahfisR
Miss the of the late race troubles, are to the
effect that three negroes been captured but hek
names arc withheld From the prisoners just taken II Is
learned that George Marry Cash" Maury and George
Coleman were wounded I'm the fight of Sunday night,
December 10. Walter Crook, the most Intelligent OF
the firves supposed be hiding at the house of
a white man, and search warrant has been secured
10 ransack the place. The wounded mon are slowly
recovering.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
HE WAS OByO1IOUs TO THE WHITE C.


Huntngburg, Ind, Dee. 25.-Scbastian Hobbs. n
farmer living three miles south Of Birds Eye, I'm Dubois
County was called of his house Saturday night
and shots fired at him. One shot struck
him in the abdomen, producing fatal wound One
smith was arrested suspicion of having done the
shooting Hobbs has made himself obnoxious to the
White Caps by procuring evidence against them and
urging prosecution. lie had wire stretched around
his yard as protection against the White Caps.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
u,vc vrrAN AND THE RADICALS.

Wanna Dec. o5-The latest advices from Belgrade
.,ov King Mnans utter distrust of the Radical major
,tv 1t is officially announced that he Will open the
cs,r,scb,na with an inaugural message instead OF
1p11 s.ou, ,he throne. The message will not re-
speoon - .haress in rsnly The object OF this Is to
W. -. cbuntscb,na until the negotiations with the
,dsrs Of the majority either succeed or iaL hng
nssIan today received deputation from the kaucai
MliSn ~" 3roesed against certain clauses In The re
1iea3 Constitution The King promised to alter The
.tfac able clauses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
p BABRy's NEW BROTHERHOOD.

Philadelphia Dec. % (SpecaD.-It is authortativey
stated in labor circles that Thomas b. Barry VIII
visit this city in few days. and Will take hnal steps
toward the formation of his Brotherhood of United
Labor Philadelphia will probably be the headquarters
of the new order owing to the many dissatisfied Knights
principally railroad men, who live here, and because
of IT'S proximity the coal regions. Barrys organ,
zaon will be largely Differed by former knights OF
Tabo