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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-10-25
UNRIVALED WARSHIPS.
melville's Report and His Recommended
tions.


tions.
The annual report OF Commodore Geo. W.
Melville. chief OF the bureau OF steam engineer
ing is interesting from its exhibit OF the ex-
cellent progress that has been made during
year In the development OF the speed OF our
our naval vessels. In detailing the operations
OF the year special stress is laid upon the ex-
cellence OF the machinery built by the gov
ernment for the new cruisers Cincinnati and
Raleigh while its cost has been no greater
than II obtained by contract, and three-iiiths
OF that cost has been for labor and the money
has passed directly from the government to
the mechanic.
The report recommends much needed i'm
provements at the various navy yards, and
especially at the League Island yard. where
Mr. Melville believes the United States have
a naval station second TO none In the world,
provided certain plans are carried out.
Some space in the report is devoted to the
contract trials OF the new vessels, and parti-
cularly the success attending the hazardous
and original experiment OF fitting cruisers
with triple screws as was done with the
Columbia and Minneapolis. As result
these vessels stand unrivaled to-day AMI ~
approached in speed by any vessel afioat,
except the torpedo boats. The report con-
cludes as follows:
"In the Minneapolis, the Columbia, the
Olympia and The New York we have produc-
ed qvartette OF cruisers which, in point OF
speed is unequaled by a like number OF ships
OF any navy in the world. Their trials were
more exhaustive, and the result such Us TO
leave absolutely no doubt as to the real
speed. Subsequent examination OF the
machinery failed to disclose any weakness or
defect OF any nature whatever In the machin-
cry"
The estimates submitted for the next year
are 81, ,073, 800, which Is Si75,o In excess OF
the carrent appropriations.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-10-25
WORLDS GOLD PRODUCTION.
This Years Estimates Place the Totals
Over el 90, 900. .ooO..

Over e1SO, 100000
The total production OF gold for the year
1898 was ei57, ,O22, 900. which 10 fifteen hun
dred thousand greater than the figures given
by Director Of the Mint Preston In his report
word having been received from Russia that
els, ,0Oo, 900 worth OF gold must be added to
the report OF her production. Already there
are ten and ahalf millions oil Increased
product OF gold for the present calendar
year In sight, and were snoh gain
maintained without any corresponding
increase, the total production Tor the
present year would aggregate the enor-
nous sum OF el7s,000,000 And II must be
remembered that the first ak months OF a
year are always the period OF the smallest
production OF gold because OF the seasons.
Returns from the United States and European
nations indicate that the last six months OF
this year will show n greater increase over
last years production OF gold than the ten
and n half millions OF gold referred TO aboye.
Instead of the production being for this year
sl7s,O0, 900, II is more likely to exceed
sIeO. 900. .0O0. SURPRISING Director Preston's es-
innate Of sl6s, ,000, 900 by more than sl20, 600
OOO His estimate for next year is about slSA,-
600 900. and II the ratio OF increased produce
tion continues, rs II Is likely to, the pro-
duction OF gold for 1895 may equal s2oo,O ,OOO,-
600 in value. The developement oil new
gold fields 10 significant, showing that further
discoveries may come at any time. In 1873
the production OF the United States nggregnt-
ed nearly $50, ,0O0, 900, and II is estimated that
IL will exceed $i3 900, 900 this year. Gains
are expected from South America and Russia
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-10-25

The extraordinary prevalence of
cholera and the high percentage of
mortality in Western Russia and the
adjoining Austro. Hungarian provinces
Of Gnlicia and Bukowina are due, in
great measure, maintains the New
York Times, TO the dense ignorance of
the people MS we'll as to their habits Of
life. Even in the capital city of Blu.
kowina the physicians and sanitary
officers have to contend against the
prevalent belief that the doctors ad-
minister poison to their patients, with
the intention of killing them. On this
account new cases are concealed, med.
ical aid is repelled, and the attempts
OF officers to enforce sanitary rules
are thwarted. Among such people an
epidemic of cholera must run its
course, and the infected provinces of
Galicia and Bukowina will be FORUM
ate If the disease shall not become ep-
idemic in them, as it appears to be on
the other side of the Russian boun.
dary, where the conditions for the
propagation and survival OF it have
been even more favorable.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-10-25

A German cooperative society sent
to East Africa about year ago has
come to grief, and some OF its mem.
bers are going TO Mashonaland in
search of gold, while the rest are en-
barking for Hamburg, their port of
departure. The causes of their failure.
as given IN the New York Tribune,
are manifold: In the drst place, the
scheme was absurd; in the next, the
persons composing the society repre-
sented every grade OF inefficiency and
incapacity; and finally they had no
money, A little was sent TO them
after their arrival at their destina.
tion, but not enough to lift them out
OF penury and destitution, nor to
provide for their return home, an ex.
penditure which will have to be met
by other and as yet undetermined e1-
pedients. 1t adds another to the tale
OF these visionary enterprises, numer-
ons enough in all ages and latitudes,
the greater number issuing in failure,
but fortunate few sowing the seeds
of mighty States and Commonwealths.
The society just disbanded and re.
turned only comprised twenty-si,
persons all told, being only handful
compared with the colonizing ex
petitions of Dido and Aeneas, but il
is large enough to serve us an example
to deter others from pinning theil
faith to like expeditions unless they
have stronger financial backing
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-10-25
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
China is Not suins for Peace-students
Raiied.


AtLondon Sir Halliday Mccartney, secre-
tary OF the Chinese legation, declared In an
interview that whatever negotiations may
have been entered into between England and
Japan with a view to terminating the war,
China has not assented TO any proposal for
peace.
A souad OF police visited the Psychological
institute at ST. Petersburg. and proceeding TO
the dormatories, took into custody ~
students The charge on which the arrests
were made is that the students were engaged
In nihilist conspiracy.
AT Brussels the socialists memb ers OF te
chamber OF deputies have decided TO open
negotiations with the labor deputies
throughout Europe with view TO adopting
an identical policy In every parliament
Herr Rethgardt, n leather merchant OF
Hamburg, and his four children were drown
ed by the capsizing OF small boat In which
they were sailing on the Elbe.
Latest returns from Belgium elections show
the election Of seventy-seven Catholics TO the
chamber OF deputies, against seven Liberals
and Radicals and twelve Socialists. or the
lfty-six re-ballots made necessary II IL be
leved the majority will be Socialists.
A dispatch TO the "Pall Mall Gszette'' from
I,ourenzo Marquee says that many OF the In
habitapts OF the Delagoa Bay territory are
taxing passage for Poit Natal. A force OF
british marines has been landed nj Lourenzo
Marouez to protect the British subjects there.
and herman and French warships are daily
Relief forces are being raised in Preto ria,
hut transportation is very difficult, as the
railroad tracks have been torn up in many
places.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-10-25
PLENTY OF PROSPERITY,

At Canonsburg the iron and steel mill az,
the keg factory are running steadily; co.
siderable amount Of coal is being mined
Manufacturers natural gas company is buii
ing a pump station at Cecil that will sc
over $4,000, and Is putting down seyerl
miles Of pipe from the Connor pump stato,
TO the Hickory field. The Philadelphia IN
company is erecting in the eastern par, \
town n pump station that will cost from sN.
600 to Al. 900 and is putting down seven nils
of and IL inch pipe from the Hickory aei
TO their pump station at this place. n
architectural iron works company has jgs
commenced on the south side the erection Z
a large building, which, when complete.
will give work to several hundred men.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-10-25
A TRAIN HELD UP.
Eight OF Cooks Bandits Terrorize ths
Passengers-$4l6 Sto on

A Missouri Pacific passenger train was
held up by four or five masked men at Cor.
eta siding seven miles east OF Wagner, l. IT.,
at 10 o'clock Saturday night. Empty ears
were placed on the track and the train struck
them. Use robbers then commenced fusil.
lade OF buiRts and all the cars excepting the
sleepers were shot full Of holes. jack Me.
Hara, advance agent Of the McHara minstrel
show, received shot IN the forehead and
may die.
The bandits got Sil5 from the wal ex.
press safe. The mail car was not disturbed.
There were eight robbers, negroes and hall
breed Indians, who are Supposed 10 belong
10 the Cook gang. They escaped with their
plumber.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-10-25
RECAPTURED BY JAPS.
Port Arthur Reported to Have Again
Been wrested From China.

lis reported that Port Arthur, the Chinese
stronghold, where the fleet Of China has
been rentting after the battle fought of the
mouth OF the Yalu river, has been captured
by the japanese.
A Toxic dispatch says that an imperial re-
script has deem issued, convoking the Japan
ese Parliament In extra session at Hiroshi-
ma. The session is to last seven days, end 1t
is for the purpose OF discussing matters con-
nectod with the existing war, which require
parliamentary sanction.
At the time OF the dissolution OF the last
Parliament the various party leaders were at
swords points, but the war was healed all
differences and efforts are making 20 have all
the parties and factions represented in the
hew Cabinet. None OF the portfolios are
vacant. but It is proposed TO create new Cabi'
net officers in order 20 secure the co-opera-
ton Of the former opposition leaders.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-10-25
WILL HUNT ron SILVER.

Landowners near Hoilidaysburg have bee,
excited by the discovery OF precious me,l
ores In paying quantities. The Tussey mouk
tain mining and smelling company has bee,
organized to develop the rich veins Of GOD
and silver ore in Tussey mountain. The Of
flcers are Hon. ID. ID. Morrell, OF Henrietta
president; W. S. Nicodemus. OF Martinsbuts.
secretary aud treasurer, and W. $ Taylot
general manager. Expert mineralogists pro.
nounced the silver ore equal to the Colorads
product. Hon. George W. 0rlady, OF HUI
tingdon, ex-Mayor John II. Law Of HoIy
daysburg. and DIR. Francis, OF Harrisburg, al.
financial backers OF the company.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-10-25

Rev, L. Hazard Snowden, the Oldest Pm
byterian minister In the state died at
home In Wilkesbarre, aged 95 years and
months. He was the Oldest living gradus'
OF Princeton Theological seminary. He vi
admitted to practice law In the Supren
Court OF New York at Utica in 1921, and
was licensed TO preach In 1925. His 10
ministerial charge was ut St. Auguslin'
Fla.
The new gusher at Forest Grove Is attraa
ing some attention. 1t IN the property OIL
Woodland Oil company, and Is their secon
well on this farm. II is located the fartha
In advance to the south west OF develei aen
and will no doubt stimulate the sea 'i z
more OF the fourth sand stuff In that LIRE
tion.
The management OF the Apollo Iro "a u
Steel company, OF Pittsburg, the " ,5l
which are located at Apollo on tn va
Penn road, Is contemplating the erection
several new tin plate mills at that poi 4.
also very extensive addition to the Soh
now In operation.
Judge Simonton, OF Harrisburg, Ce,id
the nomination papers of Matt savai'e J
Democratic candidate for Senator In the "
district, to be defective because the nai
Democratic wns used by the signers In des
mating their candidate. The Court allrw ws'
days for amendment OF the papers.
Attorney General Hensel has denied ne 4
plication OF the City OF Bradford for va
quo warranto against the Commercial Nau
al Gas Company, on the ground that there
10 prima faoie evidence that the commefs
has consolidated with any other compa
contrary to the act May 2s, 1885.
Daniel T.. Dufton. a lawyer OF Ebens6s
was mistaken for "A burglar by some ~
garians and probably fatally shot at u
station.
Slavs from Connellsville. arc going tc
kansas TO become farmers. The Sayg
Colonization company OF Pittsburg, hls +
chased 900 acres for them there.
The tobacco store and billiard room
Henry Oil at Sharon, were clSsed -
sheriff. The assets will cover TIE liabiliil
Villages adjacent to Bradfofd arc hayins
scarlet fever epidemic, end there Is .
diphtheria In spots.
Seventeen persons were b art IN IN exc
sion train wreck on tho PITT nurp. yirgDli
Charleston road at Tippeclb 80
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-10-25
DISPUTE ENDED.
Tariff Law Annuls Harrison's Proclama-
tion Against Columbia.

tion Against Columbia.
A sharp diplomatic disagreement between
the United States OF Columbia and the United
States of America has just been brought
to the close. The difference grew out OF and
has existed ever since President Harri-
,on, In March, 1892, issued a retaliatory
proclamation against Columbia. under the
provisions OF the Mckinley act, because
Of the latter's refusal 10 negotiate recip-
rocity treaty with the United States, rs has
been done by other Central and southern
American countries. Senor Hurtado, the
Columbian minister. protested against the
proclamation, and after warm cores
pondence with Secretaries Blaine and John
W. Foster, left Washington, and has returned
but once since, that occasion being call on
secretary Gresham.
For two years Columbia's protests have
been before the state department. Now, how
ever, the new American tariff does away
with reciprocity and retaliation, 30 that the
retalIatory proclamation against Columbia Is
annulled. As "a result the strained relations
between the countries are ended.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-10-25

All previous gatherings OF the Pennsyvan,
Christian Endeavorers were elipsed by the col.
yention In York. Over 1000 delegates wen
present. Erie was decided on as the place d
holding the convention in 1895. The follow
ing State officers were elected: President,
Il. McCrory, of Pittsburg; secretary, Georr
Mcdonald, Altoona; treasurer. John L. Poits,
Pittsburg; superintendent Of junior work
S. Furguson. Philadelphia; superintendent
good citizenship, Rev. ]. +. HartmS;
Altoona; superintendent Of missionary "a
tension, Francis NJ. Schuyler, Williamsport
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-10-25
BURNED TO DEATH.
Four Persons Perish in a Fi'e-Propcrty
Loss $4,000

The worst fire in the history OF Houston,
Texas, broke out at 2ao Tuesday morning
and before it was placed nnder control at i:3O
o'clock, not only had large amount of prop
erty been destroyed but two sisters OF II.
Joseph were burned TO death, two lnilrmary
gerously injured The fire originated In the
San Jacinto hotel, Franklin and San Jacinto
streets, from which the blaze spread rapidly
10 adjoining small buildings on st. Joseph's
inArmary on Franklin, destroying also a
large two-story brick main building. The
total loss is SiSS,0 600.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-10-25
LITTLE CHANGE IN THE CAR,
Excepting a Slight Improvement in His
Appetite.

A dispatch dated at Livadia Sunday even
ing says there is no change in tho Cars con-
dition beyond a slight improvement in his
appetite.
Much excitement was caused by widespread
reports that the Gar was dead and that the
news would be suppressed officially until
next week to enable the Princess Alix TO de.
clare her adherence to the Greek church ana
be married TO the Czarowitch before the an
nouncement.
The Czarina is suffering from nervous
COZ e and analysis OF the legs. Her illness
sd by overwork in the Cars sick
rleep and constant anxiety.
The Russian ambassador received dispatch
from Livadia saying that the Car was much
better.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-10-25
BRECKENRIDGE MAN SHOT.
He Resented an Attack on His Political
Idol.

He Resented an Attack on His Political
Idol.
Tho recent campaign against Brecklnridge
has resulted in more bloodshed. Buchanan
Berry is thought to be dying at Turner, "A
miles east OF Louisville, KY, from q pistol
wound in the stomach, inflicted by c. d
James, a foreman OF railroad construction.
The two were discussing Breckenridge and
James said: "Breckinridge is a man fought
through the civil war with. He carried
Bible on one shoulder and lewd women ON
the other"
This angered Henry, who was strong
'Brcckinridge man, and he struck James on
the left shoulder with a chair. James then
drew a revolver and as Berry struck him
again tlred. Witnesses say James shot in
,eli.deiense He is kept under guard at the
hotel. awaiting the result OF Berry's wounds.
James is from Alabama and a cousin OF Jesse
James.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-10-25
FIVE NEGROES LYNCHED.
e,wift Justice for Supposed Murderers in
South Carolina.

The telegraph operator ut orangeburg. S.
c., reports that Ave negroes have been ar
rested on evidence not heard at the coroner's
inquest on the death OF Robert CoPas, and
that they have all been lynched.
Copas was county treasurer and was killed
from ambush while returning from tax
collecting tour. Governor Tillman offered
reward OF $500, which the people Increased
to 1880, ior the capture OF the assassins.
The states bloodhounds were placed on the
trail but failed to locate the men.
At the inquest II was indicated the decd
was done by whites. Robbery was the mo-
tive OF the crime, but the thieves got only a
small sum.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-10-25
Idahos militia is the smallest in this
country. II numbers 229 men.

Says the st. Louis Globe-Democrat: |:
Georgia farmers have been diversi.
flying their crops this year, and are
more prosperous than ever before in
the history of the State. They are
comparatively out of debt and will
have fatted bucks to kill for
Christmas"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-10-25
A ma IuNBFR DEAL.

II. +. Ginter, of Du Bois, and Theodor
Pantall. OF Punxsutawney, have purchased
Adrian Iselin all OF the lselin coal lands 4
Brady township. Messrs Ginter and Pants
expect to handle the lumber without delal
They will cut and ship the most OF 1t 10y "a
to Punxsutawney, put 1t In the creek AT thl
place and float 1t to Pittsburg. The wof
will employ large force Of men for possibI
four or five years.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-10-25
TWENTY MILLION WRONG

Irregularities in the Bank OF Brazil Dis
covered.
Despite the government injunction those
persons In Argentine who sold brewery to
Mr. Balfour, in salto, have brought suit to
obtain payment. This is regarded as trick
to prevent his being taken away should the
courts decide In favor OF his extraditiop.
The irregularities in the bank Of Brazil, In
volying 20.0os 600, have been discovered.
They occurred during tho recent revolution.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-10-25
NEW MOVEMENT in AFRICA.
British and italian Forces to Counteract
the French Advance.

An expedition under command Of Colonel
Coville, has started for Uganda with the OBJ
ject of affecting a thorough occupation OF the
Nile provinces. 1t will march through IN
Wadelai and Lado will make a simultaneous
movement, and the Italian forces will advance
from Kassaa to Coz Rejeb. and will form
junction with the British troops on the trad
ing road TO khartoum, while the Egyptian
troops will occupy the New Dongola.
The double aim OF the whole movement Is
TO counteract the French advance on the
upper Nile, and at the same time TO cut of
the Mahdists from their source Of supplies.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-10-25

China contains between four and
I've hundred millions Of !. .,,ple. With
its tributary provinces IL is said TO
have the enormous population Of 637,-
900, 900. Since the beginning of our
Government we have coined all told
about 46l, 100000 silver dollars, not
including dimes, halves and quarters,
and 'fthe whole could be gathered
together and carried to China there
would not be enough to give dollar
to each of its inhabitants. China is
generally supposed to be very poor.
Frank G. Carpenter, who has travelled
extensively in China, believes, on the
contrary, that it is q rich country,
and 1t must require vast amount to
do its business. 1t is true there are
many millions of poor, but there are
also millions of well.to-do and mil
lions of comparatively rich. There
are few countries where jewelry is
more commonly worn, and where the
clothes of the better classes are more
costly. Mr.. Carpenter has seen thou
sands of ordinary citizens dressed in
long gowns of brocaded silk lined
with furs, and nearly every othe,
woman outside of the laboring womer
wears silk coat and silk pantaloons
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-10-25
Bunooed Out Of SO, ,oOO.

Chauncey Weaton, wealthy farmer OF
Athens, Pa, was buncoed out Of $4,000 by
two sharpers who led Whaeton 10 believe
that they wished to purchase his farm and In
dused him 10 engage In game OF cards by
which they succeeded In geecing him out OF
his money. The two culprits made good
their escape. A reward OF $500 has been Of
fered for their capture.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-10-25
EIGHT KILLED.
Two Recent Explosions on the Chicago
Drainage Ditch.

Drainage Ditch.
One OF the most disastrous explosions tha,
has occurred on the Chicago Drainage Canal
happened Sunday morning about o'clock,
whea three ncl were killed outright and
three more seriously injured. The explosion
took place at Kicker & Leans camp, near
Summit gang Of men were at work put
ting in blast, when the gunpower ex-
ploded, blowing three men to pieces. The
names of the unfortunate trio cannot be OBJ
tanned.
John Smith, a Swede, Henry Potter. from
Pennsylvania, and Thomas Collins, OF Ten.
nessee. who were wounded, were taken to
Joliet. Their recovery is impossible, as their
flesh in places is so burned that 1t is falling
of. Another explosion took place at the
same camp, two men being killed and one
wounded.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-10-25
A GIFT OF FIFTY THOUSAND.

The president OF the University Of Pena
sylvania announces that he has received
contribution Of 200 from a friend, who.
name Is at present withheld. The object "a
which the money is to be used is also Wit
held until the next meeting OF the Board Z
Trustees.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-10-25
Columbian Coins for Gold.

The demand for Columbian half-dollars is
far beyond the expectation of Treasury ofi-
cials, The Indications are that the supply
will iall far short OF the demand. At the sub
Treasury in New York $50, 900 In these coins
were exchanged for gold during the hrst
three days they were ON sale. The demand
In Washington is also expectedly heavy
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-10-25
Two Girls Burned TO Death.

The residence OF Herman Barthold, farm
er, living half mile from Green Springs, o.,
was destroyed by fire. Barthold and his
wife and son barely escaped with their lives
and two daughters aged ~ and 2. were burn
cd 10 death.