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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-02
CANADA ASKED TO JOIN.
New York Lower House Adopts a Reso-
luton FavorinR Annexation.


At Albany. n. Y. Mr.. o'Grady presented
In the house a petition to congress and reso-
luton favoring the annexation o! Canada TO
the United States. The resolution was adopt
ed. II reads as follows:
"Wnereus, We believe that the political
union OF the two great English-s peaking
communities who now occupy aud control
North America will deliver tho continent
from danger OF war aud securely dedicate 1t
10 peaceful industry and progress, lessen the
per capita cost OF government aud defense,
insure the rapid development Of its boundless
natural resources, enlarge lis domestic and
foreign comnerce, unite all interests in cre-
atng "a systematic development OF its means
OF internal communication with the seaboard
10y rail and water east and protect aud
preserve its wealth. resources. privileges and
opportunities rs the undisputel inheritance
OF all. immensely add TO its influence. pres.
tige and power, promote extend ana perpetu.
ate government by the people aud remove
forever the causes most likely 10 seriously
disturb cordial relations and kindly inter-
course with the motherland;
Therefore, Bo IL resolved. II tho senate
concur, that we invite the Canadian people
10 cast in their lot with their own continen,
and assure them that they shall have all the
continent can give them. We will respect
their freedom Of action and welcome them
when they desire II into an equal and hon
orable union"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-02
NICARAGUA MIDDLE.
The United States Will not Inter.,r
With England.

From the most trustworthy sources, Rb
learned that the President has again u,.s
the policy which Secretary Gresham had o..
lined in dealing with the Nicarayuan qcs.
ton. There is to be no protest on the plt
OF the United States against any action Grel
Britain may take in enforcing her demand,
and Lord Kimberly will practically carry cs
his plan, whion 1t now seems certain
will lead to complications. !. and which ma
bring upon the United States the seriou|
question OF demanding tho Withdrawal III
British sailors aud marines from Nicamggn|
territory. Mr.. Gresham's carefully out.s!|
program was to prevent the landing OF irooe|
seizure OF the custom houses aud cession n
any land which Nicaragua might be willing
TO transfer to Great Britain In paymel, n
the indemnity.
The president. however. has decided itI.|
so long as England makes no direct auelg|
to annex any part AZ Nicaragua this cocgiu|
will not interfere with her purpose tN exs.|
prompt reparation for Consul Hatch. ri
pulsion. Lord Kimberly's disavowal Of atl|
intention on Great Britain's part 10 eJieal
territorial jurisdiction over any pat 4
Nicaragua, has satisfied the President ihs|
she has every right to adopt what me,aa|
see may please to insist on the payment
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-02
BATTLE IN A MINE.
Huns and Poles Quarrel Over a Load
Coal-Two Men May Die.

A fierce light took place In the Ancha
mines, near Dunbar. Pa, between Hlngs
ians and Polanders. in which two men w-r
probably fatally injured. John spolo, p
lander, and Mike Melik, , Hungarian. Qal'
relied over a load Of coal. Each bad %.
four loads. aud there WAS another whl
both claimed. When they returned TO wed
each vowed that the other should not get ~
coal. and they stood guard over 1t with tbtl
pick on their shoulders. The friends oi rsi
Of the men gathered around them to the o u,
Der OF ten or twelve, aud awaited the ct.
flict which they saw was enevitabie. At ia
spo.o attempted 10 run the car out, and y
Huns sprang upon him.
All were armed with pick handles, scl
used them freely. Spolo was knocked doEI
and beaten into insensibility. Hun va
also knocked senseless, and nearly eyed
member OF both parties was injured. 4
make matters, worse the lights were ex.]
gaished in the early part OF the fray, and n
comba'ants were left In total darkness. Tad
were unable to distinguish friend from io,|
During the remainder OF the battle seyer1
were Knocked down, but we're able TO n
who dealt the blows. Several arrests bs'l
been made.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-02
EVADING THE TAX.
one-Fifth OF Taxable Incomes Not Re-
ported-vanderbilts Said to be
In the List.

Revised calculations by the officials OF the
internal revenue bureau show that about 2
per cent Of the persons believed to be subject
TO the income tax have failed TO make the re
turn prescribed by law. The flrst estimate
placed the number Of delinquents at about
10 per cent.
Eacn day adds to the difficulties and per-
piexities Of Commissioner Miller in the en-
tOrcement OF the etnasculated statute. AL
though secrecy is properly observed by the
officials in regard TO individual cases, II is
generally understood that many OF tho
wealthies; men ia the country have ignored
the law completely. This is said to be par
ticularly the case with several well
known Tillionates, whose incomes are. de-
rived mainly from rents. The NanderbiIts
nre clhssed In this category, and several rich
men IN Philadelphia, Baltimore and New
York city are said TO have failed to inform
the internal reyende officers OF the character
aud extent Of their incomes.
II Is "a reasonable theory that the people
who have failed In the initial matter Of max
ing return will also fail Ia the more inpor-
iant matter OF paying the tax. Ibis class Of
persons Will be proceeded against by the
government, and may be requested to maze
an earnest legal resistance. IL Is too early to
indicate what steps the treasury department
will take to compel the deliquents TO meet
tDer OUIgutlOus luler tDe law, out u u Au-
nouDccd that the government will exercise
its iuil powers in the premises.
A gentleman wHo has looked careiullr into
the law. after It's severe shatteting by the su-
preme court, says that the exemptions, II
availed OF 10y persons smart enough 10 take
advantage Of their loose construction. can
very easily bc made TO wine out any income.
however rig. IL j. said that one gentleman
OF extensive possessions made mp bis income
at 1872 0O0 und ;hen, IN an oil hand, care
less way. with the assistance oi the collector
Of his revenue district checked OH the ex-
omptions to which the law entitled him
They went over Il twice, aud the collector
pronounced 1t TO be all right aud then went
10 Work to add up the exemptions. Imagine
his surprise and CONSERVATION when the ex-
onrtions footed up : $4,000, or $1,000 more
than the income
In another district n salariCd man gave his
salary ~ $4,000. That leaves you 1900 TO
pay upon. said the collector. But 1, seems
the saiaricd man lad borrowed during the
year so 900. upon which he paid $3.50 in
tcresi THIS the law permitted 70 be de-
Quoted, and 80 he had nothing TO pay. An
other case was that Of u person who claimed
and was allowed nm exemption OF 800 on
account OF rent for "a box Ia a safety vault,
which he declared was necessary for the con-
duct OF his business.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-02
THE STRIKE WILL GO ON.
MINERS DECIDE TO STAY OUT
Until They Get 90 Cents or are Hope
lessly Beaten.

The Pennsylvania coal miners strike has
developed into finish ilght--a condition the
conservative ones among both tho operators
and miners had hoped would DO avoided.
The miners convention Monday decided to
continue the strike for g. cents a ton, and
mapped out IA aggressive campaign. The
men at work for 60 cents have paid the rs
sessment Of I cents "a ton imposed by the con-
ventiOn OF March q. and agreed to make
regular payments. The decision to continue
the strike was not arrived at until all the
river mines reported being ready TO pay up
this assessment.
The adjournment OF Saturday afternoon
was made TO give the delegates aud their
constituents a chance TO talk the situation
over, and revise instructions. The weak
spot all along was the river mines, where 90
cents Is being paid. but where the miners re-
fused % pay the relief assessment. The con-
tinuation OF the strike depended upon those
men, and when the river delegates returned
with instructions for 90 cents and money for
the relief Of idle mon, the decision was
made.
The action Of the operators in refusing to
me.t in conference also had an influence In
deciding the men. The operators say IL is
impossible TO pay more than 80 cents. A num-
Der say they held OIL starting until the adj
iournment Of tho convention, 20 avoid stir
ring up troable, but now the start will be
made at once. The miners say they expect a
fight. but ARE better prepared for 1t than at
any time and will stay out to the last ex-
ttemity. Delegates TO the convention said
that " the operators tried to work with new
men they would try to stop them. The min
ers declined TO say how much money was
turned 10 10y the deinqucnts, but asserted 1t
was sufficient TO conduct the strike. IL is
said TO have approxima,ed s5,00J which will
be the weekly total.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-02
JAPANS REPLY TO RUSSIA.
A ST. Petersburg Dispatch Says Japs
Plead Fear OF Revolution If any Con-
cessions are Made.

The japanese Government replying to the
note OF the Russian Government, intima,ing
that there are various conditions In their
treaty OF peace between Japan and China
tha, Russia cannot allow TO be put into ex.
ecution, has informed Russia that II Japan
Yields to the exactions Of Russia, France and
Germauy she would expose herself TO revo-
luton, as the people OF japan are inioxicat-
ed with their victories and would assent to
no concessions In spite OF the reply Russia
is determined TO maintain her demands.
A Washington dispatch says: japanese
officials here question the correctness OF the
81. Petersburg cable dispatch. giving Japan's
reply to Russia. 1t is pointed out that the
Toxic Government would not make such
confession OF weakness as to say that a reyo-
luton would occur. II is also urged that the
reply lacks the dignity that will characterize
such answers as Japan may make.
While this IL the view OF officials, they have
not been ad vised Of the Russo Japan phase OF
the subject. The impression is growing.
however that while the threatened interven-
tion will not be realized, II may encourage
china to break the peace arrangements and
thus bring on renewal OF tho war.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-02
STRANGE BANK ROBBERY.
More Than $50 900 Taxen from the Vault
During Blu .iness Hours.

The Fist National bank Of Painted, n.
j., was robbed OF s22, ,765 Monday. Iti
thought the theft was committed while there
were but two clerks iu the bank, when a
stranger catered and engaged them IN con
versatiob, while "A confederate reached the
vault through the directors room.
The robbery was discovered when Cashier
Frank 5. kuhyon was preparing to close the
bank for the day. The money was in two
packages. One contained $1,000 In new
bills, and the other containel ~, ,765 In mutt
lated bills. All OF the bank employees were
immediately questioned, and II was fo1nd
that at the noon hour only two clerks had
Teen at their posts. Adeiuert Vail, a cIs.a.
was alone at the wIcke;s A stranger came
In with big sheet OF paper, on which was
written list OF notes. He engaged Vail ia
conversation. 1t is thought the robbery was
committed then. The bank officers believe
that the robbery was the work OF profess
sionals.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-02
TRAINS BLOCKADED BY HAIL.
Texas Towns Perforated Like Sleeves by
the Tempest OF Huge Hail Stones.

The terrific hailstorm which swep, through
Wilson, Bexsar and and Medina counties,
Tex. did mach damage. The hailsiones
were the size of goose eggs, and covered the
ground TO the depth of two feet. The towns
OF Lyt!e. Benton CITY and Castroyille were
riddled ike u sieve Ly the haItstoues. lhe
damage 10 residences and business houses IN
Lyle alone amounts 10 about $4,000. Hun.
dreds,of head OF live stock were killed.
The tracks Of the International and Grea,
Northern Railroad were blockaded with hail
stones. and they had 10 be removed before
trains could proceed. The cotton and corn
ly. destroyed Two hundred thousand dol
lars, It Is estimated, viii hardly cover tue
amount OF damage 10 crops aud other prop
crty. A subscription will los started at san
Antonisior the relief OF the sufferers from
the storm.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-02
The miners strike situation at MinersvIlle.

The miners strike situation at Minersvllls.
O., remains unsettled. John L. Williams,
the operator, will treat with miners as indi-
viduals only. Less than a half dozen Of the
strangers are at work, aud no trouble Is
likely unless this number Is considerably in
creased.
At the meeting OF the executive council OF
the American Federation OF Labor at Indian
apolis the action OF President Mcbride In
granting IA charter for a national affiliated
body OF 5000 New Jersey potters was sp-
proved.
Work was commenced on the idle pudding
furnaces at the Warren o., rolling mill, pro-
paratory 10 starting them this week. Only
"a part Of the mill has been In operation.
Wages in New England cotton mills were
generally advanced this week many thous-
ands Of employees getting the benefit.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-02
Lincoln's Cousin a Pauper.

John Lincoln, aged SO, cousin Of Abra
ham Lincoln is al inmate OF the almshouse
ut Reading, Pa. He Is tall, muscular ant
clean shaven, aud his features much resem
Die those oi the martyr President Recently
his mind has given away. He is the son Of a
wealthy farmer and hotel keeper, who died
In 1889. John Inherited $4,000, and in his
time WAS regarded rs u great sport Hii
money went rapidly and he was tnally com
PEELED, through family estrangemeHis, 10 20
10 the county almsnouse. His WIFE, Mrs.
Annie Lincoln, died AT her home IN Exeter,
ills county, u lew days ago.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-02
MAMMOTH ARTESIAN WELL.
One Said to Have Been . .rucs in Hamil.
ton County, Ind.

In drilling a well for oil In Hamilton
county, north OF Indianapolis, at depth Of
300 feet the drill apparently dropped through
crust OF rock aud rush Of water followed
that submerged the derrick aud drove OF the
wosknieJ. The drill was nuaIly removed,
which gave the water an unobstructed vent.
and ever since The Water has been escaping
nrighhorhood.
The water escapes from six-inch pipe.
and Is thrown iiny ie,t above the top OF the
derrick, which itself is eighty feet high. The
iorce oi the " ter is such that the column as
1t has been swayed from side TO side by the
wind has Knocked the cross iimbers from the
upper part OF the derrick. leaving nothing
but the upright pieces. The roar can be-
heard for miles. The water Is salty. A
channel will be started to the nearest creek
or river
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-02
oEN. nrANrR,s rrs,nNrnY.

For some time past Gen. Beaver has been
making experiments at his nail works at
Belloionte, IN "a new tin plate process. Tho
work Is now complete and the General de-
clares 1t complete success, but. as applica-
tions for patent are pending. the nature Of
the process cannot be diyuged. further than
II reduces TO minimum the cost OF making
tin plate. The discovery Is the combined
work Of Gen. Beaver anu "a rittsburg iron
manufacturer, and when patents have been
received, mills will be erected ut rittsburg
and probably In Bclleionie. IL Is SAID there
will be millions III IL.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-02
SPAIN WILL MAKE AP0L0l
Ample Reparation offered for FL
Upon the Alliance.

The report that the Alliance affair has
settled by Spain's couceiins the Ame'i'
claims. is confirmed officially. The spa'
government will give honorable satisiae;
for the mistake. and admits that the AHA
was outside territorial wa;ers when
Conde de Venadho fired upon her. u
manders OF warships IN Catan waters "
been instructed precisely not TO lire
vessels outside the three mile limit,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-02
IRON PRICES RAISED.

Information has been received that meet
ing Of the southern and western rolling mill
men. representing 81 per cent. Of the total
output. has just been had and IL decided To
steadily advance prices, which will average
10 per cent. Mills that jumped at orders a
few days ago are now refusing them at form
er prices one southern mill has rejected a
contract for 6,000 tons bar iron at better
OF 25 cents q ton has been made already in
pig iron and further advances are expected.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-02
sconrp TIE COMMISSIONER.

At the meeting Of the Central Labor Uuion
New York, Street Cleaning Commissioner
Waring was severely roasted. one delegate
sneerinsly said:
I'VE have had quite enough to do with this
puppy. He says he won't recognize organixa-
lions. Well, we won't reply to him anymore.
Well refer him TO the q. A. II. He called
these people pension buns. Let them an
swer?
Other uncomplmentary remarks were
made by several speakers, one declaring that
the Commissioner was mentally ION his
trolley"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-02
KEYSTONE STATE CULLINGN
WHEAT IN FAIR CONDITION.
Short in Leaf and Shock, But with Plen.
~ of Root.

Secretary Edge, Of the State Board Of Ag.
ricul,urc, has received reports from the state
showing that winter wheat has come through
the winter short In leaf aud shock, but with
plenty Of roots to insure "A good crop with
favorable weather. The acreage is slightly
decreased. owing to the low price Of grain.
The clover crop Is expected to be above the
average.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-02
TOO MUCH LOVE MAKING
Trouble at the College Over Study Be
Neglected for Courting.

There is trouble at Mt. Union College
lance, o., over love making between ni
and female students. and state OF things
most reaching rebellion exists. A numesi
students refused to attend the cadet coF
drills and six Of them were suspended. ~
DR.. Marsh, tle president. lectured the SO
enis, and said tuere WAS too much couili
ana not enough study. He stated that bsl
after there would Ue a revolution a.ons "A
line.
1T Is said that matches are made
heaven" said DR.. Marsh, "Dut by the v
that heaven has oIenud "a branch office al 4
Union college"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-02
Puzzles the Doctors.

The body Of Dreda Dominy, the East
Hampton, \. Y, woman whose case is pu2-
zins all the doctors rouadaboutiis TO whether
she Is dead or alive, continues unchanged In
appearon"e. II Is just week since her sup
posed death aud no signs OF decomposition
have yet been manifested. She still lies in
her coffin In the from, par!or. Her husband
says she can lie there all summer il neces-
sary. There is no sign OF breathing,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-02
woRKMES RESIST A cur.

The Washington Pa. Carbon works, en-
ploying about 200 hands, shut down, owing
to the refusal OF the workmcn to accept a 10
per cent. reduction. The managers claim the
cut was caused by competition with the
Carbon trust, which has cut profits ia two.
The workmen say this is the second reduc-
ton within tho past few months, und that
they will not accept 1t.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-02
nrsnrLs or prAn nErrIrs.

Residents Of Lancaster were astounded
Monday morning TO seethe sidewalks In many
places literally covered with millions OF dead
black and green beetles. Tbcy descended
upon the city In swarms during the night
aud were attracted by the gus aud electric
lights against which they flew. some OF the
globes Of the are lights were filed to the top
with dead beetles and janitors swept them
up from the sidewalks by tho bushel. A To-
cal entomoligist says the beetles came from
the water aud ily only at night.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-02
Clara Morris Joined Church.

MISS cara motifs, the actress, became q
communicant Of the Protestant Episcopal
church, Sunday, In ST. Johns Church, Yon.
kers, n. Y. Miss Morris was one OF a large
class OF whom Bishop Potter administered
the rite OF confirmation. She has attended
st. Johns during her vacations from the
stage.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-02
A Baltimore and Ohio Wreck,

Aserious freight wreck occurred on the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad west OF Lodi.
swamp flre ignited trestie, which burned
rapidly. The blaze served as a warning to
Engineer Boettler and Fireman Kanata as
their train approached from the west. Both
jumped and escaped Injury. The engine
and ~ cars plunged into the ceep gully.
The cars. With the merchandise they contain
ed, were burned. The engine and iyrssle
were completely ruined.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-02
WORK ron nAnD coat MINERS.

All the coiIerIes ia the Schuylkill region eS-
oept those Oi the LehiSh Valley coal company
are working. For the next i've or six days
there will DO such shipments Of coal rs have
not been equaled In many years. The pros
pect Of u steady time pleases the miners, but
they Tear the prices Will be cut.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-02
muppLr ~ wrsrMonrLAxp.

By failing to comply with the law In pc
tltioning cOur, FOR an order TO SELL the West
moteland county commissioners cannot le-
gally hold the sale Of many hundreds OF
properties acquired by the failure Of their
owners 10 pay the taxes ON them.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-02

The plant Of the American AK and Tool
company, ~ Bclleioute, IL worked to its ut
most capacity 10 MI orders. Within the past
week 5000 axes were shipped. The com
pany has orders suilicien, 10 keep 1t busy for
months.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-02

Monsignor Sporretli, OF the Papal legation
at Washington. emphatically denied the re-,
ports that satolli is soon 10 DO called back TO
Home.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-02

II. i. Jones shot and killed John @. Swear
ingen, brother-ip.lBw OF ex-Gov. TiiimaD, ai
Edgeteld. S. q.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-05-02

Every furnace in New Castle ia idle. and
about 900 men are out OF employment A
demand by the workmen for higher wages
and refusal Of the furnace managers 20
grant the demand, is the reason for the un-
expected move The men asked that the old
wages OF 1892 be paid.