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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1893-02-23
tArxH NEWS wArYs.
CRIMES AND PENALTIES.

Hal Shaw and John Duboise, two horse
thieves, resisted arrest in Allen county, near
Xontmorenci, Georgia, but were both
captured. Duboise was probably fatally
injured. Both men were white. Lynching
was narrowly averted.
The kids" band on the Rio Grande
border were routed by troops. The kid"
himself was the only one who escaped death
or capture. The Arizona Legislature has
placed price Of s5, 600 on the head of "Ths
Kid"
Michael Foerstel, the defaulting city
treasurer of ST. Louis, has been indicted for
embezzlement OH six counts. The total
amount Of his shortage Is s64, 900.
Samuel Derre,t and John Williams, both
colored quarreled over game Of cards in o
saloon at Chicago. Williams fired four shots
at Derrett, only one Of which took effect,
inhiciing flesh wound. Derrett fired once
end Williams dropped dead with a bullet
Through his heart.
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Washington News,

Secretary Rusk has issued circular TO
the managers and agents Of railroad aud
transportation companies, stockmen and
others, notifying them that a contagious and
infectious disease known as splenetic, or
southern, fever eIiss among cattle IN q
belt Of country which he describes in de
tail and which extends from Texas through
portions Of Kansas, Missouri and Tennessee
TO North Carolina, Virginia and Maryland
From the 10Th OF February TO the LIST Of
December, 1893, no cattle are 70 be transpor;
ed from said area TO any portion Of the
United States north or west Of the described
line except by rail for immediate slaughter
The President approved the quarantine
bill, officially known as AN act granting
additional quarantine powers and imposing
additional duties upon the Marine Hospital
Service"
The pacards bearing the wod CLOSED
which have been displayed on the front
door Of the White House since Marthens
Harrison the presidents grandchild, wa'
stricken with the scarlet fever, We're re
moved, and the public part of the house il
now open 20 visitors The President has re
sumed his tri-weekly receptions TO the pub
lie.
The question OF opening the Worlds Fai
on Sundays is still undecided by the Hous'
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Disasters. Aeeiden,.audratnlItIe.

An iron railroad bridge, built at q cost oi
tl7, 600 near Grenada, Miss was wrecked
by food.
Near Fargo, y. D., in the wreck Of snow
plow on the Fargo 4 Southwestern rail
road caused by the breaking Of an engine
from The tender, Conductor w q. Crawford
and brakeman W. J. Quinlan were burned
20 death.
A Norwegian bark, bound for New York,
went ashore at Long Beach, y. j., and five
tailors were drowned.
Spreading rails caused wreck on the
Union Pacific near Poca,illa, Idaho. Eliza
Egan, l3-year-old girl, Of Chicago. was
killed and about ~ persons injured.
Peter Reilly, lsborer employed at the
licorice works at Newark, y j., was
boiled to death in q vat Of licorice.
Kansas City burglars chloroformed MI
and Mrs. Martin Baker. and after robbing
he house left the chamber window open
Twin infants froze to death while the pafenu
were unconscious.
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Judge Howell T.. Jackson was confirmed
ed by the Senate as associate justice of the
Supreme Court.
The legislative bill as reported To the SEN
ate has these items of increase: Mint at
carson, New, s25 600; registration of Utah
commission, $4,000. The provision Of the
house bill for joint commission to inquire
whether a. reduction in the force of the
different bureaus can be made was stricken
out Section 6, providing that no part of
the public funds shall be used in defraying
the funeral expenses Of any officer Of the
go kernment, was also expunged, AS was
section with requires the heads of bureaus
to Fequife eight hours labor day from all
empl9yes.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1893-02-23
HUGH o'DoNNELL ACQUITTED.
With Critehlow and Clifford Is TO Be Let
Out on Bail.

Hugh c. O'Donnell was acquitted at Pitts
burg on Saturday of the charge Of murder
made against HIM in connection with the
battle at Homestead on July O. The verdict
was expected. II was the third murder trial
resulting from that memorable strike, and
ended like It's predecessors.
The defendant was standing in the dock
facing the jurors and with awe he watched
the movements Of the foreman's lips, when
he arose 10 read the decision Of the ~ men.
When the words mot guilty" rang through
the room there was moments upr0ar.
o. Donnell never wayered even for mo-
ment His proud face turned calmly about
in the direction of his wife, who instantly
arose and rushed TO her husbands arms.
The scene was but Of momentary duration.
He kissed her dozen times in % seconds al
the great tear drops rolled down her marble
cheeks. HIS sunken eyes were moistened
for a minute as he relaxed the tender EN-.
brace with which he met his wife.
On Monday ODonnell, Criteblow and
Clifford were released on bail on the Other
charges pending against them, and IL is not
thought that their trials will occur until the
Jane term Of court
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anvero Snowstnrms.

I SrTUHENylILT.-The most violent storm
81 the winter swept the river valley at this
point Sunday night There is from l2 To Is
inches OF snow on the level and IL has been
N drifting badly. Reports from below are
/ that the suowstofms have been 80 violent
3 that river travel was impossible. because the
/ pilots were unable to see IA boats light.
A>5,.. . pA,-The city was s;a-mhtS u
SuudIy nl,nt. u. ~ - WI, led and re-
ports from mountain towns tell of n terrible
storm of the afternoon and evening.
There is more snow IN the A!leghanies than
for many years past. Many accidents are
reported from along the railroad.
MoRGANrowN, W. VA-The storm here
assumed frightful character and caused
the greatest instructions TO travel of any
kind hat have developed this winter. The
snowfall has been very heavy, there being
20 inches Of ii reported from many sections
hereabOut, and the smaller mountain towns
are fairly shut in 10y II. There are many
roads that accommodate considerable travel
ordinarily that will be impossible for at
least a week 10 come. With the enormous
snowfall about the headquarters OF the Mo-
nungahela and It's watersheds towards the
Ohio a thaw will inevitably bring the big
gest river Of the winter.
MET DEATH IN 4 BLIZZARD.
JERSEY CRY, y. MARY A. Whitley,
widow 90 years old was frozen to death IN
blizzard the other night. She was returning
home from vespers at ST. Bridgets church,
this city. when she got lost in vacant lot
and her body was found frozen stiff the fol.
lowing morning.
THUNDER LIGHTNING ANu SNOW.
WILEFsBARRH Pate o'clock Sunday
night terrific blizzard swept over this city
and vicinity accompanied by peals OF
thunder and flashes Of lightning and heavy
snow.
SPRING WEATHER IN GERMANY
Mild spring weather has prevailed in Ger.
many for the past week. Already fields are
becoming green and shrubs are budding
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NAlLHnAlS.

It's announced that the Chicago and
Northwestern Railway will elevate all its
tracks within the limits Of Chicago at an
expense of s2i, 100000 The plans provide
for the elevation Of 27 milesof first and
second track and l43 miles of side track
The company estimates that the interest on
the s24 O00, 900 will be less than the amount
it is now compelled to pay annually on
account of litigation and judgments arising
from deaths and personal injury cases, due
for the most part to the grade crossings.
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LATE TELECRApHIC JOTTINGS
DOMESTIC AND FoREIoN.
What IL Going on Tho World Over.
Important Events Briefly Chronicled.
I,eQt.latlye.


The South Dakota House passed the bill
requiring that all fire insurance companies
with headquarters outside Of the State shall
deposit slO0,OOO with the Secretary Of State
before being allowed to do business in the
State.
The Illinois senate committee on labor
and industrial affairs voted favorable on a
blow at the Pnkertons by making it unlaw'
ful TO import an armed force from one
county into another for the suppression OF
riots, excepting the militia.
The Missouri house passed bill establish
ing maximum telephone rates atsJ0 per yea
in cities OF over 10000 inhabitants; $40 be-
tween 10000 and 100 600 and $50 in other
cities.
The Indiana senate passed a bill requiring
all corporations, firms and individuals, ex.
cept railroad companies and farmers, TO
pay their employees at least once week in
cash. Contracts for other arrangements to
pay wages are made invalid.
A bill has been introduced in the Maine
Legislature TO require habitual drunkards
10 be treated by the kcciy Cure" at State
or county expense
The Maine House Of Representatives
adopted resolution expressing wish
that Mr.. Blaine's remains should rest in
Maine.
The Massachusetts, House passed to third
reading the bill to abolish Fast Day"
In the Illinois State Senate Mr.. Brands
presented resolution asking Illinois mem
bers in Congress to urge the withdrawal Of
hll paper currency and instead issue a like
amount ofaluminum coin, TO protect the
people Of the country from cholera, which
Is transmitted by paper money.
The Minnesota State Senate passed the
Leayitt proposition, is amend the Constitu-
Ton by providing for o tax Of not 10 exceed
eper cent. on all inheritanCes above such
sum as the Legislature in It's discretion may
exempt. The bill passed by a vote OF "a
toS.
The Oklahoma House has refused, by a
large majority, to adopt a resolution intro
duccd by Wallace, the colored member, con-
demning lynch law, especially when ad'
minis,ered 10 colored men without trial.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1893-02-23
BUSINESS PRETTY FAIR.
The various Industries Retain Tn,

The Various Industries Retain Their
Activity. Especially in the West.
r @. Dun & Cos Weekly Rerts,o Of Trade
says:
Anxious efforts by the bauks for an issue
OF bonds by the Treasury, and the refusal
Of the President to authorize it, caused
apprehension and depression during most Of
the week. Exports of gold to-day will
probably be no more than $1,000, 600. More
over, quite large purchases OF securities on
foreign account are reported, which would
cancel heavy adverse merchandise balances
and 10 that extent prevent gold shipments.
Outside financial influences, the course Of
business is undisturbed; its volume is still
large, though somewhat affected by recent
storms, aud there are fewer signs than
usual OF unsound or unhealthy conditions,
though at many points collections are some
what slow.
Wheat is half cent lower, with receipts
of l6 0,000 bushels at the West in four
days. Corn is y cents lower, and cotton al
eighth lower, though the receipts continue
small. Oats and coffee are each quarter
lower.
The woolen works are as busy as ever.
and sales of wool at three chief markets
this year have been 43000,000 pounds
against 3DUUO,uOO lHst year. Ealu OF ~ per
cent. The coal market is called as sloppy.
In the iron trade no distinct Improvement
is seen. for while business is large prices
are entirely demoraized BY intense compe.
titon. Rails are an exception, for 1000
tons have been sold without reported change
i'm prices, and structural works are well EN-
ployed, though at low prices, but the de-
mand for plates is now up to the capacity
OF the works. and bar iron is quite weak.
The financial outlook depends largely upon
the fact that exports Of the principal pro-
ducts in January were t29,0OOUO0 smaller
than last year, while imports at New York
clone were eli, 900 larger than last year,
which indicates considerable excess OF
imports for the month and explains the
heavy on 20 Of gold.
The business failures throughout the
country for the last seven days number for
the United States l97, and for Canada 36, or
a total of 233, as compared with totals Of 26t
last week and 30l the week previous to the
last. For the corresponding week of last year
the figures were 2y9, representing 25l fail
ures in the United States and is for Canada
BUSINESS BAROMETER.
The bank clearing totals for the week
A. A. AZ ,r,t
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Origin of the Trouble.

The Democrats and the Populsts fused on
the electoral ticket at the Presidential cleo
ton, and when the vote was canvassed 1t
stood as follows: Harrison, Republican, 1861
l34; Weaver, Populst, l63, Ill, and Bidwell,
Prohibitionist, 1858.
The canvass OF the State ticket was not
quite so simple. The State Board Of Canvass
ers gave certificates to sixty-three Republi-
cans tor the House of Representatives. fifty
six Populists. five Democrats and one lnde-
pendent. On January 10 an attempt was
made by the Popuists to organize the House.
The Independent member votei with
them, but the Democrats abstained
from voting. In order that an Or
ganization might be effected, how
ever, the Popul,sts swore In three men
who had been defeated, and, 1t IL alleged,
admitted seven others who had no claims to
seats, and undertook TO conduct legisla ton.
The effect OF this was that there were two
contending legislative bodies, two Speakers
ana two sets OF officers.
An all night session was held on the first
night of the organization, members OF both
bodies camping In the legislative halls.
There were no sleeping accommodations and
the members slept on the hoor, the two rival
speakers sharing one blanEet, both being on
the watch for developments.
The Senate, which has a Popuist ma
iority, recognized the House organic 81 by
the POpulsts, but the REPUBLICAN House re-
fused To recognlze the notification or this
face sent them by the Senate. The Gov
ernor. who Is Popuist, gave an official
recognition to the Populist organization.
Both Houses came to a temporary agree
ment and adjourned. Committees OF Con-
ference were appointed with view To set
tlement. In the meantime the Populists
elected a State Treasurer, who undertook TO
take possession OF his office without filing a
legal bond. This was defeated by the law
iui incumbent The Republicans who had
received certificates OF election were made
10 obtain possession, the insumbsnts refus-
ing 10 surrender their Offices 70 men about
whose election there was any dispute.
judge John Martin. the leader OF the fu-
sion Democracy OF Kansas, was elected 70
the United states Ssnate by a combination
ot Populists and Democrats on January ~
He obtained the solid vote OF the tweuty five
Populists and Democrats In the Senate, and
In the Populist House he received sixty.two
votes.
The Republicans are unable to muster a
quorum To vote on the Senatorship. III the
courts decide that the Republicans have the
constitutional lower House then they will
elect another Senator, and the contest for
recognition will be transferred to Washing
ton.
Mr.. Ady has, however, been elected by
the Republicans to the United States Senate,
and he will make claim for tho seat now
held by Senator Perkins.
Senator Perkins holds his seat by appoint.
ment and he will refuse 70 surrender it TO
Judge Martin should the latter endeavor 70
take It
IF cats could only hold their back
fence carnivals In the daytime they
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1893-02-23
LILIUoKALANPs LETTER.
She Wrote Her"Great and Good Friend"
That N othing Be Done Until She is
Heard.

She w rote Her"Great and Good Friend"
That N othing Be Done Until She is
Heard,
The documents laid before the senate at
Washington on Hawaiian matters contain.
ed the hitherto unpublished protest address
ed by the ex.queen to the president, which
reads as follows:
His Excellencv BENJAMIN Harrison, Presi.
dent Of the United States.
ny GREAT AND Coop FtITND-lt is with
deep regret that address YOU on this occa-
sion. Some OF my subjects. aided by aliens.
have renounced their loyalty and reyolted
against the constitutional government of
my kingdom. They have attempted to de-
pose me and to establish provisional gov
eminent, IN direct conflict with the organic
law OF this kingdom. Upon receiving IN.
contestable proof thai his exCellency. the
minister plenipotentiary OF the United
States aided and abetted their unlawiul
movements and caused United States troops
10 be landed for that purpose, ! submitted
10 force, believing that he would not have
acted in that manner unless by the author
ity OF the government which he represents.
This action on nv part was prompted by
three reasons The futility OF a conflict
with the United States; the desire 10 avoid
violence bloodshed and the destruction OF
life aud property, and the certainty which
feel that you and your government will
right whatever wrongs may have been in
hiCt'd upon us il the premises
This appeal is not made for mvselt per
sonaly, but for my people who have hither
always enjoyed he friendship and protection
Of the United States.
My opponents have taken the only vessel
which could be Obtained here. and. hearing
OF their intention OF sending a delegation Of
their number 10 present their side Of this
conflict before you. ] requested the favor Of
sending by the same vessel an envoy 10 you,
to lay before you my statement, as the facts
appear TO myself and my loyal subjects.
This request has been refused, and now ask
that in justice TO myself and TO my people,
no steps be taken by the government OF the
United States until my cause eau be heard
by you
Ishall be able TO dispatch an envoy abort
the second day of February, as that will be
the first available opportunity hence, and h'
will reach you with every possible haste. IL
order that there may be no delay in the sci
tlement of this matter.
pray you. therefore. my good friend
that YOU will not allow any conclusions /
be reached by you until my envoy arrives
/ beg TO assure you Of the continuance o
/ my highest consideration.
LILIUoKALAHI r..
/ HONOLULU. Jan. ls. 1888.
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Snnitnry.

Ninety eight deaths from typhus have oc.
CURED in New York City since November
80.
cry OF hre in Leipsic restaurant started
panic in which six persons were crushed
70 death and others wounded. The Ere was
insignificant.
At st. Johns, n r., while Patrick sulli-
van was endeavoring to rescue his IL child
rem from his burning dwelling he perished
in the flames with four Of his children.
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William Mccoy, who murdered his mis-
tress. Mollie McGruder, in Kansas City, on
the night Of April e, 1891, was hanged at
Lexington, Mo Mccoy confessed his crime
on the scailoid
In Greene county, Tennessee, Ed Johnson,
his wife and Tom HixoH were killed in a
row over the ownership Of piece Of farm
ing land.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1893-02-23
rRANsFERREp TO THE COURTS:
The Kansas Legislative War is Ended,
Governor Lewelling Backs Com
pletely Down and Accepts the
Republican Proposition.

After consultation this morning Govor-
nor Lewelling sgned the peace agree
ment between him and the Re-
publican House Of Representatives.
Tne news of the settlement of
the revolution was received in the Republi.
can hall with the widest demonstrations of
Joy. The terms of peace are complete
back down by the Governor. The decision
of the conrts is awaited with great anxiety.
The Populists are discouraged, are abus-
ing the Governor and say that they will not
obey the Supreme Court If II decides against
them The troutS have heen sent home.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1893-02-23
AN APPEAL FROM KAIULANL
The Hawaiian Princess Addresses the
People of This Country.

The Hawaiian Princess Addresses the
People of This Country.
The Princess Kaiulani has sent the fol-
lowing address to the American people;
-Four years ago, at the request Of Mr..
Thurston, then Hawaiian Unied States
Minister, was sent away 10 England 20 be
educated privately and fitted for the position
which by the constitution of Hawaii was
10 inherit For all these years have been
patiently and in exile, striving to fit myself
FOR my return this year TO my native coun.
try. ] am now told that Mr.. Thurston is in
Washington asking You 10 take away my
this officially
Have done anything wrong that this
wrong shodld be done me and my people?
] am coming 10 Washington to plead for my
throne, my nation and my flag. VIII moi
the great American people hear me?"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1893-02-23

The Rochester Paper Company, one OF
the largest concerns in Rochester, n. V,
has issued circular to its creditors stating
that it is unable to meet its obligations.
The company is capitalized ut s4OO, GOO, and
according 10 its annual report filed Febru.
AIRY l3 the indebtedness is placed at 1900, 600
and assets at $4,000
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rrc.

A FIRE at Birmingham, Ala, Wednesday
night caused loss OF $50 900, The Alabama
Gas Fixture Co, and q. A. Harms, dealer in
wall paper, were burned out.
The Standard Eagle Box factory at St
Louis was destroyed by fire. Loss, s25 900;
fully insured.
At Chicago, the Owens Electric Belt Com
rany's building and American restaurant.
Loss, $4,000
= G. Malleable Iron Works OF Moline Qllh
W, destroyed by fire Loss $4,000 About
zen are thrown ltic)f employment.
49,
n ,Ir neat to HtIInohico : famous place
In New \ ork on Sunday in the building oc-
cupied by Redfern, the womens tailor,
ruined - gowns valued at $3.50 to $3.50 each.
About 70 people had narrow escapes. Loss,
$4,000
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1893-02-23
PEACE RElGNs AT HAWAII.
THE STEAMSHIP BELGGC BRINGS THE LATEST
NEws FIoN THE IsLANps.

THE STEAMSHIP BELGtc BRINGS THE LATEST
NEws FIoN THE IsLANns
The steamship Belgic arrived at San Fran.
cisco from Honolulu on Saturday and re-
ported that the American flag was still
boating over the Hawaiian Government
been no disturbances Martial law was de-
Clared OF by the Hawaiian Provisional
Government on FEBRUARY B. \ detachment
of sailors and marines from the United
States warshp Boston were still Qusrtered
on shore and the United States war,hip
Mohican steamed into the harbor as tie
Belgic sailed out.
Ex.Quen Lilioukalani is still in retire.
meut in her private residence. l.. VI. Damon,
Minister OF Finance in the Ihurstun Caui.
net, ha, been appointed Vice President of
the Provisional Government by the Exec l.
tive and Advisory Councils. lie j. one of
the Commissioners now IN Washington.
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The general manager Of the East Ten
nessee system has issued an order to the
effect that all members Of the Order Of
Railway Telegraphers in the employ OF the
company must resign their membership or
lose their positions.
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Committee on tho Columbian Exposition.
A meeting for the consideration Of the mat
ter was called. but the fact that no quorum
materalized is taken to indicate that the
measure is dead.
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ANOTHER SELECTION MADE.
Cleveland Chooses for His Secretary OF
Agriculture, j. Sterling Morton, of
Nebraska, Free Trader.

Mr.. Cleveland announced at Lakewood,N n.
J.. that ]. Sterling Morton, Of Nebraska,
who visited him at his request, was tender
ed the Secretaryship of Agriculture, and &C.
cepted it. Mr.. Morton is one Of the most
prominent Democrats in the State Of Ne
braska. He has been in the Legislature and
was talked Of as a candidate for Governor
last fall. He owned proprietary Interest
in an Omaha newspaper at one time, and is
q representative free trader