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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-02-13
LATE NEWS IN BRIEF

In the New York State Senate the Worlds
Fair bill, as amended, was defeated.
One death occurred at Anna, ILL.,, from
smallpox. Two other cases are reported.
The platform adopted at the State Conven-
ton of the Prohibition party, held at Sedalia,
Mo-, denounced high license and local op-
tion laws.
Charles Smith, an employe OF the Atlas
Refining Company, Buffalo, was found near
the Erie tracks with his neck broken. He
died u few minutes later.
Dennis Mooney was killed by drilling
point falling $50 feet down the shaft of the
Foxton mine, near Kingstown, Ontario, and
perforating his brain, the point coming out
through his mouth.
The damage from the snow blOckades in
Oregon, California and southern Washing.
ton seems about TO dwindlc into small pro-
portions beside probably much greater loss
by floods which follow the snow. The heavy
snow filled valleys rs well as railroad cuts
and mider weather had begun to make way
with drifts when on last Friday an unus.
ual Y heavy rain set in, causing dangerously
,ast melting of the snow. The little streams
quickly became torrents and the result seems
sure to be disastrous to all kinds of PROF.
crty.
Mrs Tracy, wife OF Secretary Tracy, and
his daughter, who were killed at the fire In
their house Monday morning were buried
from the White Hous" at IL clock Wcdnes.
Tho I,p,ruI vus t,riyufp
The Lcnnox Hill Bank, y. Y, was re
opened Saturday morning.
General W. r. sherman celebrated his 10th
birthday at New York Saturday.
About 300 girls Of Mayer, Strousc & Co. s
cor.et factory, New Haven. Connecticut.
went on a strike against 10 per cent rsjuc-
tion in wages.
The Grand Pacific Hotel, Of Chicago. one
of the finest and best paving hostclrlcs in
America, was sold for 10000, and will be
torn down.
Minister Robert Lincon's son has at last
been pronounced ont Of danger by physi
clans at London, and is stronger now than at
any time since his illness.
Boyd W. Miller secured a verdict for s2i, ,
so against the Nypano Railroad at Mans
field, ohio for injuries sustained In COLI
sion about two years ago.
Westmorelands Grand Jury has recon-
mcndcd that new court house be erected at
Grcensburg in order 10 NEE. the wants of
that rapidly growing county.
While Crogsipu n trastla ahout IN log
from Butler Samuel Sutton, Of Clay town.
ship, was struck by an engine and knocked
Off into the deep ravine below. lie rccveI
probably fatal injuries
Judge Ewing, Of Fayettc county, dis.
charged for lack Of sufficient evidence Sam
uel, William and Joseph Coflman, John
Young and Willis Eckard who were arrest
ed charged with the murder of Samuel era
uer, of Salt Lick township. last July.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-02-13
TO EXPLORE YUCATAN.
Scientific Men to Penetrate the wilds Of
the Peninsula.

An important scientific exploration is 10
be made Of the less known portions Of Yu-
catan and Mexico, regions which have not
hitherto been scientifically explored except
in 50 far as archaeology is concerned.
IL is the object of the expedition to ascer-
tain, as a continuation OF former exp era
tions in Florida, the general structure Of the
basin of the Gulf Of Mexico, concerning
which there Is much diversity of opinion
among scientists.
The exploration will comprise, besides the
geological examination of the re,.ons, a
close examination of its zoology and botany,
toward which end specialists in various de-
partments of science will accompany the
expedition. The exploring party will be
under the leadership Of Prof ssor Angelo
Heiprn, of the Academy Of Natural Sci.
ences, and will devote special attention to
geology and paleontology.
The expedition will leave New York by
etoomor February 10, stopping first at
Progreso, Tucatan, whence the research
will extend into the interior of that State.
The Expedition is organized under the
auspices ofthe Academy of Natural Sciences,
which has received the cooperation of its
individual members and also of the Amer
CAN Philosophical Society.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-02-13
DROW NED.
a Mother and Father Follow Their -Four
Children TO Watery Grave.


The four children of Jacob r. Slater were
skating on the lake at Binncwater, about Il
miles from Kingston, y. y when the ice,
which was but a few inches in thickness,
gave way, and the little ones were precpi-
tatei into the water. Their shouts were
heard by the members Of the family, who
lived nearby, and the father and mother
rushed to the roscu', by the time they had
reached the lake the four children had dis
appeared beneath the ice The mother
frantic with the thought of her
drowning children, rushed upon the ice
which gave way with her weight, and she
sank below the surface. Mr. Slater then at
tempted to reach his wife, and he too was
drowned. The entire family is wiped out of
existence. Tonight hundreds of people are
gathered about the lake searching for the
bodies.
Seven boys were drowned in the river at
Carrollton, La, by the sinking of two yawls
in which they were taking a ride The
strong current carried the boats against some
barges at the Octavia street wharf and upset
them. There were eight boys in the boats.
Wilton Roby, aged : escaped, The browne
are Frank Landry Il; George Sampson, lG;
Alvy Fulda, IA; Louis Fulda, l6; Willie
Winters, 10; Martin Perrer, Is, and Eddie
keept,l3
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-02-13
MAN AND WIFE KILLED.
Shot BY the Father, ged rs, as the Result
ofa Family Quarrel.


John Morton and his wife, aged respective.
ly 52 and 81 years residing near Miami,
Man. were shot in cold blood last night by
Mortons father, aged -, who was resi-
ding with them. John Morton was alb,
sent from his home yesterday, and dur
ing his absence the old man and Mrs.
Morton had some angry words, which en-
ded by Morton striking his daughter-in.law
with piece Of wood On the sons return
he rebuked the old man for his actions,
whereupon the father said: "Do YOU see
that rifle? | want you to take it down and
shoot me or / will shoot you" The son
paid no attention To this remark, going into
another room. The old man then took down
the rifle, went outside and fired through the
window, instantly killing his son, the bullet
entering the heart The hired man ran TO
neighbor for assistance, and during his alb
sence Mrs. Morton was shot in the abdomen
by Morton She only lived for an hour
The old man does not deny the crime, and
says he did it Intentionally.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-02-13
MOUNTAIN STORM.
II Sweeps Over Fayotts County Towns
and Wrecks Many Buildings.

II Sweeps Over Fayotts County Towns
and Wrecks Many Buildings.
The storm that ragged about Uniontovn
Pa WAS the scvercst known for years. twas
"a regular old fashioned mountain Storm
and the rumbllng of the mountains resem
blcd that ofdistant thunder all day, Much
damage is reported about town and over the
county. The new tin roofof the NJ. Il. church
blew OF, and the tall tower rocked visibly,
soaring the near neghhors until they vacated
their houses for safety he church had 70
Gently been repaired at cost Of nearly
5000, aud il is feared the rain and melting
snow will ruin the plasterng, frescoing, etc.
Reports from the country say that much
damage has been DONE hay stacks, barns,
buildings, etc., being demolished on every
hand
a horse and wagon driven b., man
named James Rush was blown over Gray's
hill. Rush was not seriously hurt.
Postmaster Boxers new house was nearly
demolished, us was James Frankenberrys'
house; John WrinSers house was leveled to
the ground. The telephone and electric
light wires are all down. None of the coke
works are running south of town. The Red
stone Coke Company's Offices at Browniield
are entrey v demolished. The end was blown
out of the engine house at Lcith. The stack
Of the Warren glass works was blown down.
The total loss in and around town will reach
at le ,st $1,000. A big 5000 window in the
Lutheran church was blown out.
The heavy gale at Blarsvile, Pa, blew
down part of the new West Penn glass
works. Several men were working on the
building when the wall blew in, burying a
number Of them.
The following were killed: John Il.
Barney, secretary and assistant manager,
was taken out dead. Charles T.. Barr, the
manager, was buried in the ruins. At
first the wind ann sleet made searching
for his body too dangerous. Amer several
hours the remains were recovered mausled
almost beyond recognition. A laborer
named 'Ta!er is badly hurt.
The glass works are new and were to have
commenced operations on the 9Th inst.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-02-13
To Punish Polygamists.

Senator Macdonald of British Columbia,
gave notice Of his intention to introduce "A
bill to amend the act respecting offences re-
lating 10 laws of marriage, 1t is
designed more particularly 10 prevent
the practice of polygamy by the Nor
mons of Cardston and other places
in the Territories. The punishment pro-
vided for polygamy or assisting in n po-
lygamous marriage is Imprisonment for a
term not exceeding two years or fine not
exceeding $500, or both. The bill also pro
poses to disquuliiy any person guilty of an
ohense under the act from voting at any
election in the Northwest Territories or
being candidate for any public position
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-02-13
MINE HORROR.
THE DEAD PILED IN HEAPS,
over Three Hundred Miners Ponued in
Flaming Caverns.

An explosion occurred in colliery at Alb
srsychsn, in Monmouthshire, ten miles
northwest of Newport. Over 900 miners
were imprisoned, and for several hours no
communication could be had with them.
An opening was finally effected, and at noon
300 Of them had been rescued. A number of
those taken out were severely injured. Res
cuing parties are still searching for those re.
manning in the mine.
The cause of the explosion was the flood
ing Of pits adjacent TO that in which the ex-
plosion occurred. by the flooding of these
pits gas was dslodgcd and forced into the
pit where work was in progress, and there IL
was ignited and exploded. There must
have been great quantity of gas, as the ex-
plosion had tremendous force. II was heard
at distance of a mile. All the gearing in
the shaft was thrown into the air as If from
the mouth ola volcano, and simultaneously
bright vol,me Of flame shot upward fol-
lowed by a dense heavy column of smoke
The first party Of rcscucrs organized en-
deavored to penetrate the pit through the old
workings They got far enough to be able
20 BEE groups Of the dead, but they could not
reach them and were compelled TO retreat by
the sulocating volume of smoke that rose
in that direction.
Upon the first appearances ofa diminution
of the volume of 81 oke rcscuer3 went down
the main shaft and reached the scene of the
catastrophe; they rescued a large number Of
miners yet alive, but all very badly burned,
and they brought out 60 dead bodies, nearly
all so mutilated that the recognition Of their
identity is impossible. The latest estimates of
the dead is ljO
The colliery surgeons are satisfied that of
those killed in the pit half W re the victims
Of fire and the conclusion and half were
killed by suilocaton.
The pit was considered a model one as TO
ventilation and naked lights were used.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-02-13
GOV. FLEMINa's INAUGURATION.
Many Citizens and Ladies Listen 70 His
Sp oCh and Attend tho Ball.

Judge Fleming was inaugurated as Gov,
ernor of West Virginia Thursday. The oath
was administered by Judge w. j. English of
the supreme court A large crowd was pres
cnt, there being many ladies. The governor
delivered a speech of about five minutes in
length from manuscript, in which he referred
10 the Democratic tariff policy and the late
contest, compimenting Governor Wilson
and pledged himself TO discharge the duties
of the office faithfully and impartially.
On the way from the Hotel Ruiiner to
the capitol the governor was attended by
Hons. T. Riley, W. n Chancellor and
II. II. Orley. members of the State central
committee; by the governors guard and a
great number of citizens, headed by band.
In the evening there was brilliant reccp-
ton at the State house. Governor Fleming
and wife and Ex-Governor Wilson and wife,
assisted by number of ladies, received the
guests in the reception room attached to the
governors suite at the capitol. The recep-
ton lasted from until 10 r. NJ, and was
followed by ball in the house of delegates.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-02-13
OPENED BY cANNoN,s no.
The Great Sioux Reservation 1nv,,.,
Gallopins Teams Hauling Resi-
Made Houses ~


The President by proclamation thea
to settlement the great Sioux Resery,,,,Y,l y u
South Dakota. Accompanying the ,,
nation was recommendation 10 c.,
that an appropriation be male san s.".
carry out the provisions Of the trs.,,
the Indians. wy
The proclamation throws open IN ,o,,
ment 100000 acres of land. which ON =
disposed Of to settlers under the rr,v,.,.,'
of Homestead law. In addition IN H.
each settler will be required to pay sia,.
acre, and, upon the full payment n, ~
money due. will be entitled To a -
Land offices will be opened a, pia,,. s.1
Chamberlain,
The loud report of a cannon was tho s,..
for the boomers to enter the Stony -o,a..
tion in accordance with the P-e.d..,'
proclamation. Hundreds Of teams with ...I
loads oflumber started on dead run ~,
the river, and the hundred or moro ina.
police, placed as guard to preyea, NJ.
ture invasion, stood dazed AMI hep.., |
they viewed the great and irre..,,,.,
rush for the reservation. A mos, ,o,l
sight was the moving OF a large buI5i,
under which had been placed heavy Aim.
and wheels. This, like other wagon. y
pulled across the river by gallopinr bo,.
There were a number Of smash.up, /, n
rush, but as yet no fatalities have be-, y
ported. Houses are being erected D., N
light of lanterns, and the morning sun n
shine on scores Of new houscs, manyo.h.l
grouped in the new town ON thieves. ~
the river.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-02-13
THOUSANDS DESTITUTE.
Terrible Suffering in North Dakota
Among the Poorer Farmers.


A correspondent of the Philadelphia Press
telegraphs from Grand Fork. North Dakota.
that there are about 6, 90 destitute people in
what is known as the DEVILS Lake territory
in North Dakota. Three times that number
of hoises and cattle are on the verge of star
yation, or will be before spring unless feed
is promptly supplied The stock, while it
may survive, will be absolutely unfit for
farm work when the season opens.
This condition of affairs prevails in seven
counties in the northern part "fthe State, in
what is known as the Devils Lake Territory,
The people of Benson, Pierce, Rolette, Botti-
neau, Tower, Ramsay and Nelson counties
are the principal sufferers Cases of destitu-
ton are also reported from Mcintosh and
Eddy counties. While stock is suffering in
Mcintosh county, no case of downright star
walton of man, woman or cSld has yet been
reported there. That there has not been is
owing to the prompt temporary relief thus
far afforded.
Want and suffering are not widespread over
Dakota as has been errononsly published
recently. Some counties adjoining the ones
named have just closed year Of almost phe-
nominal prosperity. IL is enough for one
10 know that provisions, clothing boots,
shoes and fuel, and feed for stock are inn
medately required in seven counties, and
will be required for two months 10 come
or until next harvest time. those afflicted
people are mostly Americans and Scandina
yiapa
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-02-13
A BUDGET PROM JAPAN.
Information About Earthquakes and
Treaty Revision.

Information About Earthquakes and
Treaty Revision.
Adviccs by steamer from Yokohama state
that violent earthquake occurred at Nagono
January Z, and that several houses were de-
stroyed.
Nothing official has yet been made public
respecting the steps which are to be taken in
regard 10 the attempt at treaty
revision. IL is rumored that the
Government has not yet decided on policy
but it is also stated that the Minister OF the
Foreign Department, Viscount Koki, has
opened negotiations with England again.
The policy Of handing over Government
railways to private individuals, which the
late government seemed likely to carry ont,
will be reversed by the present Government,
1t is promised that a reciprocity treaty
between Corea and Japan will be arranged.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-02-13
Missouri Prohibition Convention.

At the State convention of the Prohibition
party at Sedalia, Mo-, the Committee on
Organization recommended that the State be
thoroughly organized by counties. The
platform denounces the maintenance of the
liquor traffic the high license laws of Mis-.
souri, and the local options law, State aud
National, and against these so-called abuses
gates from the Republican, Democratic and
Prohibition parties, aud the Farmers and
Laborers' Union were present
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-02-13
Influenza Kills an Aged Prize,

Rev. Hugh Francis Griffin, one of'bs d
est aud best known Catholic clersyms,
Maryland, died Saturday al It Char,e, q
lege, near Ellicott City, OF Influenza Oh,
plicated with other complaint, due 9o
age. lie would have been 20 year, IA
the 81 of next March, and recently celeb,
ed the golden jubilee anniversary Of b, d
vation TO the priesthood.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-02-13
THE CATTLE MARKET.
Movements and Prices OF Central Ei'
East Liberty
CATTLE.

We quote extra 1 500 to loom ci'g,
49M5c; good | 300 to .400-ib do, J wa.
good ,0O0 10 l,2l 0-ib do, '40liN, b
was some inquiry for stockers ana w
with but few Oh sale: deale say Ilsy =
be brought here from the west or aUl 7
place to be sod at tn price buler' a'S !.
ing TO pay. Farmers, on the oIhei h
CLAIM that stockers aud feeder, are w
as compared with the prices Tor "a, =,
and this accounts for the fact that l'o' 4
little doing in the grades in question
cows sold along at llM2lc for coma
fair and 30 for good; common TO lal 4,
2C02lc; exporters, 3d3lc; veal cave,
in small supply aud sold little s'I..s
anything, as compared with the wv.
this day week 0Cd6!c; rough heAg n
3(dic. There was fair supply oi W.,
but they were mostly cOnlWuu' IHg
/ mixers on sale sold really eno's.
prices, but the poorer grades were Wv
be quoted at g. .m35 per head loi Va
TO fair and 81 (n50 for good a. No. J. 1'
SHEEP AND LAMBS ,o.,d
Included in the sales were the ioJs
car Texas ewes, 3, lbs, I slc. dTl.
mixed, 81 lbs, 8 80; deck Ohio lahDA
Sc; / car Ohio lambs, 20 lbs, 6lT ~
- lbs, . SOC; deck Western lamp
&c; deck prime Ohio sheep, lO2 l'l,
deck good 40 10. Ohio lambs, ~ IA
advised of 6 3-4c having been ol!eIte55s-
fused for deck of choice lambs, USi
ing been demanded IL was cla'yyt
the market was too high for New iS
not high enough for Chicago'bou7D.,,
of which the offerings largely coi''
HOGS. III
Light Workers and medium -wels.,.
delphia hogs sold at Id3 C. nHI
selected at 1 40c. Private dispaicuy,
ed IS cars at Buffalo, with the Pns1
about the same as here. Hoss 1
now than they have been at aliy vs. ,as
winter. and some well posted npd.sss,
dict that they will 20 still higher 70.
that the supply in first hands Is n 4
reduced and that the otierinss VIII
parauvely light from now on
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-02-13
FOUND A NEW SAND.
The Bridgewater Company Makes avalua
BILE Strike.

Dle
The Bridgewater Company brought in a
gasser on the Backhaus farm, in the Bakers
town field, which shows minute pressure
of SOO pounds.
The we'll was dry at the second, and,
hitherto, lowest sand reached in that field
1t was drilled 100 feet deeper, and the result
is in the nature Of an agreeable surprise not
only TO the company, but to owners of other
wells, Of which there are four in that terri
tory. The third sand indicates the existence
of what is regarded as new territory.
The present well was struck at 800 feet,
is right in the midst ofthe field, the bulk OF
which is covered by leases held by the
Bridgewater Company.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-02-13
Another Disastrous snowslide.

Lyon City, n mining camp which lies at
the base of Lyon Mountain, was completely
buried bya snowslide Sunday morning 1 wo
miners were killed and large amount of
property Destroyed. The slide was three
fourths of mile wide.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-02-13
Express Company Robbed.

The Pacific Express Company was on last
Saturday robbed of $4,000 by f. A. Walton
trusted clerk at Dallas, Texas. The money
had been consigned by the City National
Bank of Dallas, Texas, to the commercial
Banx. st. Louis. Walton has fled.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-02-13
AFRAID TO TRUST BANKS.
A Widow Robbed of So, 900 in Cash by
Two Masked Men.

At Leadyille, Colorado, Mrs. o. f. Bailey,
widow, was robbed of 5000 by two
masked men. Shortly after her husbands
death, three months ago, Mrs Bailey re-
ceived the money from an insurance COM
pany, and being afraid to trust in banks kept
the money about her person. Two masked
men attacked her and got the money.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-02-13
To Assist in the Railroad Cases.

The Attorney General has appointed G..
N. Baxter, of St. Paul, Mime ota, to be a
temporary assistant to the District
Attorney Tor the purpose Of aiding in the
prosecution of the suits brought by the Gov
eminent against the Mime polls Il st. Paul
and the Northern Pacific Railroads Mr..
Baxter was formerly the District Attorney
at st. Paul.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-02-13
DESPERATE CHRISTIANS.

They Arise in Frenzy and are Attacking
the Turks.
Advices from Crete state that the Chris
tians have arisen in a frenzy of desperation
and are attacking the Turks, many Of whom
are being murdered daily. Turkish fami
lies are hocking to the towns and it is feared
that q general revolt Of Christians is immi-
nent.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1890-02-13
A LONE HIGHWAYMAN
Robs u Stage in Arizona of tho Wells
Fargo Box and Escapes.

The down stage to Casa Grande was held
up by masked Mexican, about II miles
from Florence, Arizona, The Wells Fargo
express box was taken. 1t is not known how
much was secured The mails were not dis
turbed. The robber was OF slim bcila. A
posse has been organized for pursuit..
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-09-18
Another Ice Guess.

The popularity of my Ice Guess last
season has lead me to make another
very liberal offer. All my customers
will receive a ticket for each dollars
worth Of meat purchased of me, for
cash during this period, and each ticket
will entitle the holder to one guess on
the length of time it will take for a
six inch cube of ice to melt on Satur-
day, Oct. 4th, 1890. The ice is to be
placed in the open air at noon. The
closest guess to get a COW; second, a
1-year-old heifer; third, calf.
Persons buying of my country wagons
to have the same chance. I keep the
choicest meats in the market and sell
at Alliance prices. III. w. SWIFT.
Fat cattle wanted.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1890-09-18
List Of Jurors.

The following jurors are drawn for
the November term of the district
court in this county:
South Bend township-Jacob Relgel
and Sam1 Brougher.
Liberty-Geo. II. Taylor.
Buffalo-Levi Gum.
Albion-James P. Thompson.
Comanche-Sam Logan and G. H.
Christensen.
Independent-Frank Aerthell and
j. H. Connan.
Grant--David Quimby.
Fairview-J. w. Whiteman.
Cheyenne-John j. Reintz, Jr.
Wheatland-W. M. Simpkins.
Beaver-Peter Meyers and j. w.
Shaefer.
Walnut-M. B. Fits and VIM.
Opey.
Great Bend-C. E. Dodge, j. w.
Hacker, A. r. Moss, VIM. Long.
Theo. Griffith and w. S. johnson.