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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-08-22
TnE srAiEMrNr wAs INconurcT

A prominentEnglish physician STAGED to
Investigate thastatement which ne beard M
temperance heeting, and did not believe,
tnat 6o,00o prisons annually die In the
United KingdAm from the use of alcoholic
drink. He nov says that the statement Il
lncorrecti thelumber Is nearer 1pO .QOD
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-08-22

Julius Berghoff was arrested ut Hoboken,
|. j., on a charge OF embezzling S20, 900
ON Mattiage x Son, provision dealers OF
lew York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-26

a hat and brings the money to Nrglni3'
and be Massey swaps his worthless boom
property for her good cash. lie ciaimen
that the plaintiff was convicted sian
derer, an alleged writer OF false VIII.
marriage broker, a man who had tor
twenty years lodged his honest debts.
man whose character was bad anywhere
he went a man whom the Supreme Court
OF Virginia had convicted or fraud, ana
yet he came and wanted damages FOR IN
Jury to character.
In sneaking of the Chamberlayne affair
the sneaker said that no gamer little
chicken ever lived than Chamberlayne,
and he had openly said OF Massey that
he was a NANCY cur and yet this plain
tiff had sneaked into this suit the claim
that had Chamberlayne lived long enough
he would have apologized. The speaker
said that while he (Wise) was bleeding for
his country old man Massey was in Rich
mond buying and selling plug tobacco on
speculation.
Mr.. Wise paid tribute to Virginia,
and asked the jury II they were willing
10 trust the children OF the Common
wealth to such a man as Massey had
proved himself TO be. He said that the
poor old creature had been forced into
this suit by stress OF circumstances; that
he Massey had come into II dirty from
head 10 foot. and that he Wise) was
sorry for him.
After Mr.. Wise closed Mr.. Heath spoke
about thirty minutes and court adjourned
until tomorrow morning, when either
Mr.. Thorn or Mr. Nicely will close the
argument, Mr.. Wake. who was TO con-
clude. being confined 10 his house by
Illness. The case will 80 to the jury to-
r,orrou
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-26
IRON AND STEEL TRADE.
Prices Hold All the Firmness OF
Preceding Weeks.

CLEVELAND. o., July 2j.-The Iron
Trade Review says to-day: The inter
val Of lighter buying noted a week ago
has been followed by greater activity
in some lines. while in others buyers have
supplied only immediate needs. Prices
hold all the firmness Of preceding weeks,
with additional advances In steels, bars,
and wire nails.
The situation at the Marquette Range
iron-mines Is unchanged. but the proba-
biltieS are that u compromise will be-
made On the part Of the operators such
a settlement would be entirely In antici-
patton of better prices.
In pig-iron there has been somewhat
better activity in the West. but I'm most
selling centres a waiting market Ia noted.
The publication Of the stock statistics
for the half year ending with June con-
firmed sellers In their position as to prices.
Upwards of a dozen furnaces I'm Pennsyl-
vania. Ohio. Virginia. and Tennessee that
have gone on since July 1st, or win start
August LIST, will bring production above
an annual rate of 100000 tons, with a
possibility of making 1895 the banner year
I'm pig-iron production. on the other
hand, the requirements on railroad,
bridge. heavy machinery. architectural
and agricultural accounts are fast coming
TO the volume Of prosperous times.
Bessemer iron has been stationary for
the past ten days. sales In that period
having ranged between sl365 and sl3S
I'm the Valley. Furnace-men who have
held for $li have not relaxed. The Pitts
burg basis continues at 81 .40W&l75. Steel
bars have been raised from Sl30 TO $40
as a Pttsburg minimum. Plates are
firmor at Sl70uN.s0. Pittsburg.
The wire-nail price for August has been
fixed at Sl75, Pittsburg. in carload lots.
THE RECENT RUSH
PITTSBURG. PA. July 25.-The iron
and steel trade has been in such n rush
for a time that manufacturers having
orders far ahead are content to wait a
while. and let the market stand where
IL is. But while the market this week
is easier, there is nothing like weakness
apparent. In all lines prices are fully up
TO last weeks quotations, with demand
firm and steady. The Indications for fall
trade are decidedly gratifying.
For the first time I'm several weeks there
has been no advance in the price Of pig
iron. Furnaces are pushing production.
but stocks are not accommodating. The
nominal price for steel rails is S27. Plates
and blooms and billets are very much
in demand with prices advancing. and
mill capacity crowded. and high figures
offered for immediate delivery, which IS
very difficult to secure. There is also
great activity in merchant steel. with
firmer prices quoted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-26
LoNDON's BOY MATRICIDEs.
The Elder Committed Cor Trinl-The
Younger Held as Witness.

LONDON. Jnly 25.-Robert and Ma
thaniel Coombs, aged. respectively, - and
II years, who murdered their mother.
about three weeks ago by stabblng her
while she was asleep. and lived ten days
in the house with her decomposing body.
were arraigned In n police court this
morning.
The police authorities announced that
they would not charge the younger
brother with participation in the crime,
but would call him as witness. Ma
thaniel was then placed in the witness
box, and told Of his brothers having
bought n dagger. with which the kill
ing was done. He did not see his mother
killed, but heard her groan. and went
into the room and looked ut her while
she was dying. His brother admitted
to him that it was he who had killed
her.
The magistrate committed the elder
brother. Robert, and the half-witted
man. Fox. arrested with the boys, for
trial on the charge Of murder. and held
Nathaniel as a witness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-26
PRINCESS KAIULANI.
Proposition to Pay Her a Pension Post
pOned for a Year.
HAWAIIAN FINANCIAL AFFAIRS,
Tbcy Run Behind to the Extent OF
srG7, 0OO-Thc Credit OF the Govern
ment Good, Howevcr-i'onds READ
lily Placed.
lily Placed.

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL, July 2.--Cor-
respondence of the United Press per
steamer City OF Peking:
HONOLULU, July N-On account OF
violent opposition made to the proposed
pension of $500 a year for Princess
Kaiulani. the Senate has tabled the Item
for action at the next years session of the
Legislature. The opposition proceeds
chiefly from the more radical class Of
whites. The older residents generally
favor the pension.
Resentment at the violence OF the Roy
alists in the late instruction Is too re-
cent for the impartial treatment OF Prin-
cess Kaiulanrs claims at this time. IL
IS believed that the lapse Of another year
will prove favorable 20 her.
An important statement has been pre-
sented to the Senate by Finance-M Minister
Damon showing that in consequence OF
the expenses OF the insurrectlon, extra
military outlay. and police expenses. also
the loss OF revenue from the interruption
of business, the finances had In one year
from July I, 1874. to July |. 1S5-run be-
hind to the amount Of $4,000. This APP
peared in the reduction Of the cash bal
ance in the treasury by 100000 and I'm the
increase of the floating debt by $4,000.
In addition TO the above, the bonded
and interest-paying debt was In the same
time increased by ssi2,0 which had been
used for remunerative public works.
4. The credit of the government was ex-
cellent. All the bonds required were
readily placed IN Honolulu at par at 8
per cent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-26

demned man, attired in n neat-Gtting
black cheViOt Suit. an immaculate shirt
and rundown collar, and n black silk
stock tie. His blue eyes looked straight
at the Sheriff. who was Immediately in
front Of him, and ne appeared to listen
attentively 10 every word Father wei
bsrs. who had administered religious con-
ISOLATION to Nicholas, stood by his side
and a small company Of newspaper-men
and court officers stood around the trio.
MARCH TO THE SCAFFOLD.
When the Sheriff concluded reauing he
folded the warrant. and Nicholas said. in
his usual tone Of voice without a tenor:
Il thank You for your courtesy and for
your many hndnesses TO me while have
been your prisoner"
The Sheriff bowed Acknowledgment to
this speech. and said in a low tone Of
voice, Under this order | am now pre-
pared TO take you to the scaffold. Are
you ready?"
Receiving an affirmative reply, the
march WAS begun. At the cell door De-
putty Voegler locked a pair OK handouts
around NicEolas's wrists, and the con-
demned man paused and. removing the
eyeglasses from his forehead. handed
them TO Deputy Russell. with the request
that they Doe given to his brother. who
lives at No li04 - Snafer street.
The march TO the scaffold was then re
sumed. The Sheriff and the Dispatch
reporter led the way. Nicholas. walk
ing erect. with firm tread ana indicating
no fear. followed Immediately in their
wake, with Father Welbers 10 his left.
Then followed Deputies Russell and
VoeglCr, and behind them came the wit
nesses who were to see the execution
Arriving AZ the gallows' enclosure, the
condemned man halted. and the specta-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-26
"TRlLpY" STILL THE FAvORITE.
Excursion to Norfolk. Nfrgtntu
Reach, and Ocean View.

Sunday. July 18th. and every Sunday
thereafter until recalled. We will run
our select seashore excursions via Nor-
folk and Western railroad TO Norfolk
Virginia Beach. and Ocean View. Trahy
leaves Byrd-street Union) station at s:a
o'clock A. NJ. sharp. Returning. leaves
Virginia Beach at 6lo T. NJ. Ocean VieW
al $50. and Norfolk at Z T. NJ. stopping
only at Petersburg and Suffolk. Fare FOG
the round trip: Richmond TO Norfolk. SIC
10 Virginia Reach $50: and to Ocean
View. si.i5 Special vestibule-coa hes foe
ladies' and their escorts. Reduced rateS
for meals at Princess Anne and OceaH
View hotels for our people. Through u
Ocean View without change OF cars. and
spccial train leaves for Virginia Beaca
on arrival OF this train. WIN leav&
promptly on time. good iinneS
and a nice dip in the ocean, all by going
ON the Trilby excursions. Tickets fof
saie at the train. Chair-cars on the Vir>
ginia Beach train.
Captain J. X. NICHE.
r. L. ADAMS,
Managers. }
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-26

tors filed in through the small gate. Mich
olas. the priest. ana the officers then
entered and walked directly TO the steps
leading to the scaffold.
BABE THE SHERIFF FAREWELL.
There another stop was made. Sheriff
Solomon shook hands with the man who
was soon 60 die. and went at once into the
basement of the courthouse. from which
place ne was TO pull the rope. After his
departure Nicholas leaned over, ana,
taking a small crucihx from Father Wei
bers's hand kissed II, and gazing at 1t
for few moments, returned It. lie then,
without hesitation and displaying a great
deal Of nerve. assembled the steps 10 the
platform. and without a pause when he
reached the top walked deliberately on
The trap Here he kicked of his shoes.
which were unlaced. and. standing under
the rope in hts stocking feet looked down
mon the spectators without any show OF
emotion
Tie two deputies quickly bound his
legs and arms. and Mr.. Noegler adjusted
he moose around his neck Mr.. Russell
slipped the black cap over his head ana
,he three-one soon to be jerked into
eternity and the other two waiting Tor
The s,gnal--stood to hear the last prayer.
The scene was most impressive ana awe
insniring. and not a soul moved for
moment Then the voice OF Father Wei
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-26
ANOTHER GOFF INJUNCTION.
south Carolina Election officer Or
dered tn show Cause, &c.

CHARLESTON, s. c.. July 25.-Judge
Gon has enjoined Supervisor Green. OF
Rlchland county, on complaint of j. II.
Gowdy (colored). Gowdy claims the right
to vote in lengthy paper. lie is repre-
scented by OBear & Douglass. Of Wash
ington. The order follows;
1T is ordered that the defendant. W.
Briggs Green, do show cause before me
on Monday. August -. 1895. In the unisst
States Circuit Court OF Appeals room AZ
Richmond. Va. at 3 o'clock In the after
noon. or as soon thereafter as counsel
can b. heard, why an order should not be
made In this cause enjolning and restrain
ing him from further exercising the pow
ers and privileges claimed to be conferred
by certain alleged enactments OF the gov
eminent of the State OF South Carolina
upon him as the incumbent of an ofhce
known and described in said alleged en-
actment as Supervisor Of Registration. ana
also from furnishing and delivering 10
the boards Of managers for the several
precincts I'm Richland county South Caro-
lima appointed to hold an election for dele
gates 10 a certain constitutional conven-
ton soon to be held In the said state,
certain paper-writngs purporting to be
the Observation-Disclosures or the said several
precincts. and also from doing any and
every other action placed before the said
boa I'd.
at is further ordered that before the
hearing hereinbcfore described the said
defendant and his clerks be enjoined and
restrained from furnishing and delivering
to the several boards of managers for
the several precincts in Richiand county
aforesaid any books or paper-writlngs
purporting TO be said observation-disclosures.
Let a copy of this order be forthwith
served upon said defendant, this 22d day
Of July. 1925.
(Signed NATHAN GOFF.
United States Circuit Judge, Fourth Dis
trict"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-26

absorbed IN his thanksgiving devotlons
At S O'Clock he ate heartily OF n breakfast
composed Of fresh mackerel. veal outlets
hot rolls. and coffee. lie was asked II he
cared for any stimulant. but declined the
prefer. though he changed his mind. later
on and just before the legal formalitles
took place he drank whiskey punch.
He spent the time between his break
fast and his execution Ina company with
Father Welbers I'm devotional exercises.
HIS two brothers paid their final visit
soon after the religious ceremonies and
babe him soITowful farewell. \ number
OF sympathetic friends also called and
shook for The last time the hand of the I'M
fortunate man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-26
Re Shows No Emotion and ASCeldS the
ScaGOld Without lid.
CONFIRMED BY TIE BISHOP.
Impressive Services Held in Prison in
The Early Morning.
DETAILS or THE EXECUTION.
rhc Condemned Wan Pronounced
ncnd In Fifteen Minutcs-To He
u,,rtcd To-uny--IIIs Family Make "a
statcment-IIistoryo of the Crime.


The crime Of Philip Norbourne Nicholas
ag,s explated upon the scanold at 1906
O'Clock yesterday morning and the muir
der Of James Mills ana William hudson
lyIkerson has not gone unavenged.
The prisoner made no public admission
a. his guilt. ana beyond saying that he
had no dcnials 10 make maintained an
inpenctrable reserve on al matters per
,iulng TO the crime with which he was
charged.
The morning broke. dan ana cherries,
with q penetrating drizZle falling. that
kept UP until the day was far advanced
ma tie tragedy had been some time en-
acted IN the driveway OF Henrieo county
san. The elements however. did not en-
ter into the considerations Of that vast
crowd Of curiosity seekers that thronsed
The avenues TO the Jail. and who appeared
g. derive no small degree of morbid sat
isfactiou from the consideration that they
were at least in the ncighborhood OF
death. even though they could not witness
the grim details OF the fearful reckoning
Tho windows in the warehouse on the
west side Of the Jail, which commanded
a view OF the scaffold, were crowded
with eager on-loOkers and the high walls
surrounding the prison yard and other
points Of vantage were not tenantless
Inside the 1ail-yard-to which admission
was granted only to those who took par;
g. tho execution, the doctors. the re
yorters. and a chosen few-all was silent
Nc1 marched with mufilcd footsteps ana
whenever conversation became necessary
e. was carried on in whispers. Faces b.
came pale and fixed. and every mind seem
O. bent upon the consideration that the
Angel Of Death was passing.
The last legacios Of the condemned man
were entrusted 10 Deputy Lew Russell
and consisted Of two small hymn-books
which he begged might be given to two
little children who had visited him some
times; a prayer-book for Mr. Gentry. and
his spectacles for his brother
After the body had been taken down,
placed I'm substantial casket Of polished
wood. with silver handles and plate, and
transferred to the undertal;ers, the crowds
surged into the prison yard for the pur-
nose Of viewing the scanOld.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-26
SECRETARY SMITH AT COLUMBUS.
He IL Accorded an Gvation-Iiis
Great Speech.

COLUMBUS. GA, July 2j.-TIon. Hoke
Smith. Secretary OF the Interior, has been
the guest Of the Democratic Executive
Committee Of Muscogee county to-day.
and has received a regular ovation from
the people Of Columbus.
4 public reception was held this after
noon at ! o'clock al the Rankin House.
which was attended by many people. there
being a steady stream going and coming
for over two hours. Hundreds came from
across the river from Phoenix city ana
Glrard.
The Secretary was very cordially greet
ed. and made a very favorable impression
on those who called upon him.
In the afternoon he was given a drive
around the city Tonight the Opera
House was packed 10 its utmost capacity
to hear his great speech in advocacy OF
a sound currency.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-26
EPIDEMIC OF CHOLERA.
Every symptom Of One In Japan
Government Action.

TOXIC. July I2-(Correspondence OF the
United Press. per steamer city OF Pc
king. There Is every symptom at
present OF a serious epidemic II cholera
in Japan. The terrible disease has made
its appearance among the troops at the
Pescadores, Port Arthur, and Chin-Chow.
its germs having been carried home
by returning soldiers. and already from
fourteen centres OF infection are reports
OF fresh cases .nadc daily
The government is making strenuous
efforts TO check the spread OF the virus.
but the situation Is greatly complicated
by the fact that whereas on previous occa-
sions only one or two centers OF infection
had 10 be contended with. now the
germs are being scattered from over a
dozen localities.
Thus far the seizures have aggregated
only thirty-one. and the rate Of niortali-
Nv is about 30 ger cent, but when the
summer heat asserts itself a grave situa-
ton of affairs will in all probability
cnsue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-26
southern Railway Schedule Changer

Taking effect at 10 L. NJ Sundays
IuIy 18th. train No. II. Southern Expresa
will leave Richmond at A. NJ, instead
~ i205 A. NJ. Connections made at Dams
Vile. as at present. the train only stop.
ming at Burkeville between Richmond an<
Danvllle.
other trains will leave Richniond ON
same schedule as at present.
No change In the hours OF arrival Oh
trains at Richmond.
Trains Nos. II and IL, known as tho
Amelia Accommodation. will be extende't
ana operated between Richmond ana
Keysvllle, leaving Richmond at L. NJ.
and arriving at Keysville at $40 4. NJ.
Returning, train No. IS will leave Keys
Vile at 6 A. NJ. and arrive at Richmond
at $40 A. NJ JOHN NJ. bEAbiH
Travelling Passenger Agent. 5
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-26
A Conservative InXestmcnt.

The United Banking and Building Com.
nanv. having a good demand for money
orfers for sale a limited number OF shares
~ its paId-up, accumulative stock at 81
ner share. maturity value 500. DIVIDEND
OF 8 per cent. per annun, payable In cask
January and July. For further informa'
ton apply at the ONCE or the company
81 east Main street.
LEWIS III. BLAIR.
President. 4
W. J. JOHNSON,
Vice-President. ]
SAMUEL s. ELAN,
Secretary and treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-26
Inyestors...

Why put your money out at per cent,
when the State Building and Loan Com.
pany will pay you on It's a2.D fuil-pai
stock per cent. and guarantee you !
per cent. on its SIS psdd-up stock. which II
the same as a time certificate OF deposi'
In A bank. Call and see Us q, uos easi
Main street. Richmond, Va.
THOMAS T.. STAGE,
President.
W. MINOR WOODWARD.
Vice-PTesident.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-26
Excursion to Old Point ana NortoiS
sunday Morning, July 18th.

and every Sunday until further notice.
Train leaves Chesapeake ana ONO nepos
at $50 a. NJ, sharp; returning, iea'ts oit
point az T.3O O'Clock J.. NJ. sharp.
Tickets bought to go TO Norfolk on
This train good TO return on this trait
and Monday morning train only. Round
tr,n 10 Norfolk and Old Point only 81.
Special rates at Hygeia and Sherwood
hotels. This Is a fast train, and ieayes
promptly on timc--2 hours and 10 minutes'
run. No crowded coaches.
CAPTAIN J. T. BAILEY & CLASH,
Managers. 7
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-26
DETAILS OF THE EXECUTION.
The Condemned Man Calmly Bids
His Friends Farewell.

Sheriff Solomon walked into the con-
denied mans coll at 10 o'clock, and,
selutins him. was greeted with plea
SAINT good morning. Mir. Solomon" from
Nicholas. At the same time both Nicho-
las and the priest arose from their seats
on the bunk in the cell. and Nicholas adj
vanced 10 meet the officer.
Mr. Solomon said; MIR. Nicholas.
have come 10 read the death-warrant to
you To this the condemned man re-
piled, "All right, sir"
The Sheriff then read the paper. his
voice becoming exceedingly husky az
he proceeded. He faltered once or twice
during the discharge OF this disagree
able duty.
fHa scope wac o. ruos' im0ressiva one
In the centre Of the cell stood the con.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-26
srC,Y HERBERT TAKES HOLIDAY.
He VIII Make Tour of inspec-
lion Along Atlantic Coast.

WASHINGTON July 2.-Secretary
Herbert has disposed Of all matters re-
ouiring his immediate attention, and will
begin his vacation tomorrow. turning the
Navy Department over to the care OF
Assistant Secretary MeAdoo az the close
OF business hours. He VIII leave Wash
ington in the evening on the dispatch-ooat
Dolphln for tour OF inspection along the
Atlantic coast
He will be accompanied by his son and
lieutenant Reamy. his naval aide. While
away he will visit New York. the New
mort torpedo-ststion. New London, Bos-
ron and Portsmouth. He Will also see
,ha President at Gray Gables.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-26
THREE CENTS PER COPY.

established by Italy. and lad admitted
that none OF them were entitled to inters
vene between King Menelek and thu
Italian Government. MenelelS he ce-
clared. had fiagrantly violated the terms
of protocol prohibiting siave-tradina
in Abyssinia. He had the utmost con-
fidence In a prosperous future for ths
Italian colony in Abyssinia, and II IL
should become necessary Italy would de-
fend IL 60 the last.
Baron Blanc's statements was approved
by the Chamber.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-26
BEATS THEM ALL
And the Most Pleasant Route Ia the
Senshore-No Dust, Cool breexes.
81. Only 81.

Round-trip tickets to Ocean View. Nors
folk. OLD Point, or Newport News, sats
urday night, August 1896. on the new
and handsome steamer Pocahontass
steamer will leave Richmond 10 p. Nj
returning. leaves Old Point Y. ~; Nors
folk. 9P. NJ. end Newport News at s'y
u. NJ. August ith; arriving In RiehmoI
AT A. NJ, Monday. August 9TH.
Music by the Blues Band.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-26
rntnIRniIunY Accident.

BERLIN, July 2.-Nhiie railway
train was approaching the station at
Raudten. In Prusslan Silesia, last eve
ming. the brakes gave out, and the I'M
controlled train ran off the end OF the
track. and crashed into the station.
vrecking the building. The waiting
room was filed with men. women. and
children, two OF whom were killed. Seye-
raj others were badly injured.