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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-03-12
SPAIN Is HUsTLING.
Her Arsenal at Cadiz is Being Worked to
Its Full Capacity

The arsenal at Cadi2 is being worked to its
full capacity in the manufacture of guns
cartridges for artillery, etc., and the greatest
activity prevails.
The city OF Barcelona is perfectly quiet
Meetings were held at Valladolid, Granada
and Ovidio callinc upon the government to
adopt the most energetic measures.
The governor Of Valencia has apologized
TO the United States consul there for the
hostile attitude OF the rioters in that city to-
ward the consulate, which was attacked with
stones and other missiles.
II is proposed in several towns that ad-
dresses be 81 ned thanking THE British and
French press for their expressions of SYM
pathy with Spain and be handed to the con-
suls OF those countries.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-03-12
HELD THEIR OWN.
Values not so Very Much Affected BY Cuba
and B. and O.

The Cuban resolutions and the appoint
ment OF receivers for the Baltimore h Ohio
were events Of sufficient Importance TO affect
almost any genuine market. especially for se-
curities. II, therefore, argues either remark
able strength OF conditions or an entire want
OF life and genuineness in the market that
the prices of the sixty most active railroad
stocks, which averaged S40.4 per share
February |, have never fallen since that date
lower than s49.36 nor risen above ESQ., s5 per
share.
The industries all report n slightly lower
range OF prices, except for iron and steel
products and IL is noteworthy that while
combinations In structural beams and wire
and cut nails are advancing prices the quota
ton for bessemer pig has fallen TO Si2.40 at
Pittsburg, and southern No. ia offered at
"a. % delivered at Birmingham, and billets
sold Mt si.70 at Pittsburg. The bar combi-
milton. which raised prices not long ago,
finds an increasing cart OF the business alb
sorbed hy outside works. The demand for
no class Of iron products is at this time brisk
but large structural business Is expected In
the spring, and there is still much hopeful
ness about railroad orders, as earnings con-
tinuc TO improve.
Speculation in breadstuifs has not been
particularly active, nor has the change in
prices been important Western receipts OF
wheat were 2.3ll .333 bushels. against s2i,-
y33 tor the same week last year, having been
in February l0,O69.0Gi, against i.il9, 44G last
year. There H. still an excess over the move
mcnt Of year ago. though not 80 great "a
appeared In February. On the other hand.
Atlantic exports again fall behind those OF
last year, amounting for the week 10 15Ii =
3l5 bushels. flour included, against $50, 222
last year. With continuing largo receipts,
corn remains substantially unchanged in
price.
Failures for the week have been 2s5 In the
United States, against 23l last year, and "a
in Canada, against IS last year
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-03-12
BRIEF MENTION

TheeNport OF sheep from Erel2nd has been
falling OF enormously, but there has been
an Increase of cattle.
Aa Albany correspondent estimates that
1t costs Gov. Morton I'll 500 "a week TO run
his presidential boom.
Some one attempted 20 send Pork Packer
Armour. OF Chicago, abomb on SATURDAY, but
the postal authorities detected the machine
and captured 1t.
The Kentucky Legislature il considering
bill to allow women all over the State to
vote for school trustees and also to hold the
otllce Of school trustee.
Every tobacco jobber in the country which
In Chicago includes the wholesale grocery
houses. has been advised by mail of cut Of
three cents per pound IN the price OF one of
the many brands of plug tobacco.
Although much pressure IL being brought
70 bear on members OF Congress 10 induce
them To have the Wisconsin statue OF pere
Marquette taken from Statuary Hall, Il ia un-
likely that any action of the sort will be
taken.
John West, l2-year-old boy residing 10
East Dennison, o., had brought his father )
dinner to the railroad shops and had ridden
out to his home on freight when attempt
Ing to get on fell SO rs to have both feet cut
oil above the ankles.
The Arapahoes and Chey ennes have one
million dollars In the United States treasury.
They live on the interest OF this. They have
now Introduced bill into Con gress to get
this million dollars to improve their alot-
ments.
Gen, Weyler has issued proclamation or
dering all Cuban elergymen who have been
lnsurgeht sympathizers to attach themselves
to the Spanish columas. He has also ordered
all rebels to surrender within "a days or take
tho consequences.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-03-12
lBLEMs
Exhaustive -.

A scheme .......... a., al, ,,,,r,.us
interested in the preservation Of the forest
lands OF the United States IL outlined in n
report of the National Academy of Sciences
70 the Secretary Of the Interior, who had
asked the academy 20 recommend "a feasible
and comprehensive forestry policy The
academy hGs appointed commission OF no
table scientists 10 make an investigation of
the forestry problem in all it, phnses, and
Secretary HOke Smith will take steps imme-
diatcly TO AFFORD all possible assistance 10 the
commission. and will recommend tocongress
the Appropriation OF 80, ,OG0 TO cover actual
expenses. II" forestry problem has been n
subject OF deep consideration by many oni-
cialS of the government, and especial
interest in the problem has been taken by
Secretary smith. The personnel Of the COM
mission selected by the academy 10 make the
investigation arh report il of unusual excel
l"nce, It's mcmbers comprising. Chairman,
Prof. Chas. ;. Sergeant. 0i Harvard. Alex
andor Agassiz. General Henry L. Abbott, an
engineer and hydrogrcpher familiar with
the western country: Prot. Vim. H. Brewer,
of Yale, who served on the geological sur
vcys Of California;, Arnold Hague, of the
United States geological survey, ami clifford
PinchOt, agricGlturist. Charleston
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-03-12
LATEST NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
QUAY AND ALLISON.
Beginning to BE Regarded as Very Much in
the Presidential Race,

Senator Quay is still receiving many en-
has arrived at the conclusion that Mr.. Quay
had better be watched as prominent candl-
date 1t stated Thurday evening;
"1hc Quay followers are really beginning 10
look earnestly upon the candidacy OF their
fayorite, and the floating politicians around
the capitol are frequently induced TO believe
that Quay stands a. good a chance as any
body. and return to their homes and 20 TO
work for him. OF course, they do not do
this for love. Quay Is understood TO be- max
Ing still hunt search for delegates in the
South and wherever else he sees n chance to
pick mp stragglers."
There Is active work being done by the
lieutenants Of all the candidates. Allison
Is cutting bigger figure In the South In
delcgatc-gctting than any OF his oppo-
nents have given him credit for, and the
hand " his trusted manager. General
Clarks)n, can be seen in the manipulation Of
these affairs. General Clarkson is an old
hand Ia attending to such matters. and the
proNnbi" result j. that Allison will turn MP
at ~. Louis with much larger vote than
now imagined. General Clarkson's head
quarters ar" In New York, but hc often puts
in an appearance In Washington, and con-
fcrs with the Allison managers here. They
keep mp with the situation thoroughly in
every state and are fighting every inch Of
ground
Much Of the work for Allison in the South
is being done by minor leaders of the party
Reed AMI Mckinley long ago gobblcd up
some ot the important Lender, and put them
to work Seeing the turn things ARE tukng
in the South. many Republicans come to
Washington every day TO try to catch on to
the Allison engine. Their services have
been accepted IN nearly every instance. and
they have been sent back South to work.
when General Clarkson il not here to ar.
range matters, senator Gccr and General
Henderson take care of the Allison inter-
p-ts
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-03-12
LATEST NEWS FROM THE CUBAN VAR.
WARNING TO THE PRIESTS.
weyler Orders All Churchmen to Leave the
Patriot Ranks

Captain. General Weyler has issued the fol-
lowing circulars:
II have promulgated an order that the
teachers OF divinity of the provinces of Ma
tanzas, Santa Clara, Puerto Principe and
Santiago de Cuba who confessedly have
taken part in the movements of the rebels,
shall be pardoned on making their submis-
sion. surrendering their arms and placing
themselves under the surveillance Of the law
ful authority, provided they have not com
mitted other crimes since the Issuance of my
last proclamation.
at will be commendable circumstance
that these submissions may be made by bod
les OF those affected.
"The teachers OF divinity who, without
arms, shall con in under the the same cir
cumstances, will be Immediately transferred
to the encampments, forts, towns and In
general whore they may be under the imme-
diate vigilance of the troops, and all the
teachers shall be under the control of the
commandants in whatever jurisdiction they
may be assigned. 4 record of those no at-
tached to each column, cncampment or fort.
VIII he kept, and their superiors will make
report every fifteen days concerning the
conduct Of the teachers, and will determine
the time at which they will be permitted to
reside In Whatever place IT may be deemed
advisable 10 conduct them, placing them un-
der the supervision OF the local authorities
or making any other disposition of them
which may be considered proper
I'm the meantime, they will become pcrtna-
nently attached TO the military forces and
will give their attentions to the dying, and
will be entitled 90 such rations as troops in
tn" field or travelling.
These directions shall not go into effect
in the provinces of Pinar del Rio and Havana
until these provinces have extended 90 them
the prevailing law in the case of those who
deliver themselves up TO the authorities.
WFlIER" "
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-03-12
RUSH FOR NORTHERN GOLD.
An Unprecedented Number OF People Hust-
ling Toward Alaska.

The steamship Topeka sailed from Port
Townsend, Wash, March 6, with the largest
passenger list ever carried north, made up OF
800 miners for the gold fields Of Cooks inlet
and Yukon country.
Nearly as many more have engaged pas
sagr for future trip.
The steamship Aiki arrived and already
her entire accommodation has been spoken
for. The rush to the north is unprecedented.
The City of Puehla, which sailed from san
Francisco, had ON board a large party OF
miners, under command Of Captain John II.
Johnson bound for the gold mnrs 700 miles
IN the interior of Alaska. Their destination
Is Forty Milo Birch Creek near Dyer settle
ment. which they expect u reach in May.
The party is fully equipped.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-03-12
THE SHIP CANAL.
Tho Route Recommended in the Rspor
the Consulting Engineers.

report Tint will be Of interest to all u
tcrested In the Lake Erie and Ohio river ip
canal was made ON the 81 at the meetini OF
the Provisional Committee 10y the boar Of
consulting engineers. The report op ed
with statement Of the vast intcrchang, OF
commerce between the ore and agricultural
regions Of the Northwest and the fuel and
manufacturing aresis Of western pennsyiNinia
and Ohio, The report estimates 1900 .O0O
rs tho probable tonnage over the canal IhN
route recommended l. as follows: The ley
of the Ohio river irum Davis Island a. 60
slackwater of Beaverriver, 90. 2G mies;tl tce
up the Beaver and MahonJnc rivers, by X
water system, 4G. % miAes, to Niles, q. q zee
by canal S.7I miles to q plateau. 800 'et
above tide; thence 3t.35 miles acros. Ms
surcmH thence descending to the leyel he
Q, 5I2. Sc feet above the tide, "a dsta Of
vs. miles. In ordcs to accOmm te
aels large enough for the lake traffic he
Drt recommends that the canal shot be
Get deep. and the locks li0 feet lono 'd
45 feet VIDE The estimated cost is s33. 900. e
600. Including electric lighting. The earn
ings are estimated at SO, 3,lG9,9i6 year; cost
of maintenance $3.50. 900, making an actual
revenue Of s2,0l90i6, or S.@ per cent ON the
investment.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-03-12
BUTCHEREp
Peaceable Citizens Cut ami Shot to Death by
Spaniards.


The mas. ac'c OF nnocents at Guatao was
duplicated 10y the Spaniards last Wednesday
on the Morales estate near Casiguas, Havana
Province. Refugees say that after the insur-
gents rctreatcd the Spaniards entered the
mansion of the estate, which was owned by
Jose Gregario Dclgudo, an American. In
the house with Degudo were his son. DIR.
peIgudo. and Il employees. who had fled
there Tor safety. Every one Of these persons
were slain while begging for mercy. When
the Spaniards left ncighbors entered the house
ana found the lG corpses. Swords were used
to kill them.
There was still another slaughter Of inno-
cents on tn" Oyaita estate, March 2. Bcr-
nado Quart, a Frcnchman. managed the es-
tate. Spaniqrds found Insurgents camped
there. The lattor fell back and the Span
inrds then began massacreing peaceahle citi-
zens As Duarti appeared in his door wav-
ing the French nag he was shot down.
Thirteen of his employees were also killed.
some of them shot rs they were crouching
under beds In their houses. Two women
were among the slain, and one had babe
at her breast The Spaniards then burned
every building on the estate.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-03-12
THE PALMETTO STATE.
The Legislature Adjourns After a Session OF
F..y-fc Days

After u session lasting 81 days the South
Carolina legislature adjourned Saturday.
Outside OF the bills required to be- passed by
the constitution, such as registration, elec
ton. edGoationai oIc.. there has been little
accomplished. Those bills passed without
opposltlon or debate. IA they were In the
terms OF the new constitution.
The most important measure passed was
that changing the government OF the dspen-
sary. Heretofore the government has been
almost supreme "a its control, but by the
now net which takes effect April /. the insti-
tltinn viii be- under the control OF nvc citi-
zcns who are elected 10y the legislature. and
who. Ia turn, elect the state commissioner.
Another important measure was the reduc-
tlpn OF ilrst-class passenger fares TO 81 cents.
Hitherto the rates have been 81 to 4 cents,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-03-12
GOING AFTER WILSON.
Publishers Object to the Postmaster Gen.
erals Ruling

\ ruling by Postmaster General Wilson IN
regard to second-cass matter on February
q has created stir among the big publish
ing houses which issue reading matter In pe-
rodical form 80 n to take advantage Of the
low rate OF postage for secoud-class matter
and committee consisting of John Elder
kin, OF the the New York Ledger; Patrick
Farrelly, general manager of the American
News company, and q. J. Victor. author OF
Nirtor's history OF the civil war. are In
Washington for the purpose Of submitting n
protest to the department.
The ruling Is as follows: "When n publi-
cation changes its periodicity II loses its con-
tinuity and no back numbers issued prior to
the change can aitcrwarl be sent at the
pound rate, whether such back numbers be-
long TO the original or reprint edition"
Under the present law second-cass pub
lications have been able To- change their per
iodicity' since 1879 without affecting their
standing as setond-clGss matter. The ruling
affects large number of interests. A
great many Of the periodicals have changed
their pCriodicity a number OF times, and a.
the value OF the publication lies largely in
the back numbers, the result will be disas-
trous.
Nearly 20 years after the enactment Of
the law the postmaster general suddenly
makes ruling which depriyes the publishers
OF their privileges under tho law. This ia
practically now legislation and the postmns-
ter general Is assuming the functions Of con-
gress. The same thing was done In 1885, but
Owing TO vigorous protest the ruling was
rescindrd.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-03-12
International Mail.

The Government Of the United States and
OF all other countries comprised In the Un-
versnl Postal Union, will begin weighing all
incoming and outgoing mails May l. The
weighing will continue for % days.
This Is done every three years by all Of the
Governments, and on its result depends the
amount OF compensation given by every
country fer the carriage Of its mails in the
territory Of the others After these figures
are gathered, they will be multiplied by l3 70
secure the weight for the 80 weeks OF the
year, and the reports then will be- exchanged
by the respective governments.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-03-12
THOUSANDS OF ITALIAN 50,
LURED TO DEATH.
The italian Army Trapped and CT
by shoans.

The kingdom Of Italy is In n cond
excitement, grief and anger almost
description. Words cannot adequat,
tray the situation, for every dispatch
ed from the Massowah. aids to the
OF the disaster to the Italian arms at
Abyssinia.
The first news Of Gen. Barateris d,
reach Rome was TO the effect that o
men were killed then Tuesday afternc
numbers ran up TO 5000 killed, with
pieces OF artillery captured, and Wed
mornings dispatches place the mum
Italians killed at the battle of Adowa.
the long, harrassing retreat which 70
at 5000. and II IL believed that not
these figures tell of the full extent of q
aster. In these reports no mention T.
otthe wounded. and there Is good rpa
fear, based on stories OF recent Italia
feats by Abyssinians, that those VIII
wounded during the retreat of over
miles, met u more horrible fate than
who wore killed on the Rpot
Throughout the night the garrison at
was kept under arms and mounted .
traversed the principal streets. The M,
however, do not seem TO have retired {,
The streets were filed with people until
break and after early morning every
place was crowded with excited mcr
women. A number Of disturbances.
called for police Interference, orc
Wedncs lay, and the indications are thi
people are assuming n most threatening
tude, not only in Rome but throughout
Demonstrations against the Crispi mini
and even against the crown, are rep,
from q number of towns in the province
spitc of the fact TINT the uuflurittp-
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-03-12
LAWS FOR LABOR.
The Eight-Hour Bill and the Ex.Convict
Work Measure.

Tho House Committee on Labor agreed to
report iayorably the bill 10 adjust the ac-
counts of mechanics, lnborcr, and others
under the cight-hour law, with an amend
mont providing that the amounts found due
hereunder shall be- paid through the mail by
check or In person TO the claimants. The
object Of the amendment is TO secure 10
claimants the full amounts that may bo found
due them and to prevent the transfer of the
claims tO agents and others for considcra-
tion. subcommittee reported favoraby
tu the fall committee Representative South
wick bill TO prevent the products Of con-
Wet labor being sent from one State to an
other
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-03-12
HELP FOR ARMENIA.
The National Relief Committee Will Send
$4,000 to Constantinople

Tho National Armenian Relief Committee,
of New York will send $4,000 to Constanti-
nople. 1t is stated by the committee that
the distribution of money IL now being made
among the Armenans and that at present
the greatest obstacle to the work Of relief Is
lack of funds rather than opposition on tho
part Of the sultan. Mr.. stephen T.. Barton,
OF Westerly, Il. l., received IA cable from Miss
the Red Cross Society shipped, on Saturday,
IA large quantity Of relief supplies 10 the in
terror of Armenia TO go by caravan by way OF
Alexandretta, on the Mediterranean Miss
Barton has forwarded funds TO Harpoot,
Seyas and Maruch, and the reports from the
interior indicate that the needs of the suffer-
ing ArmeLians are increasing.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-03-12
THE ST. LOUIS HALL.
IL Will Resemble That Of Minneapolis
Vory Closely.

The supervising architect Of the Republi-
ccn natinoal committee has adopted the
plans-for 20 convention hall rs, admitted by
the local architects. The building will be
erected on the plot Of ground Immediately
south Of the city hall on Clark avenue ana
bet Eeen Twelfth and thirteenth streets The
Location ia within ten minutes walk OF lead
ing hotels.
The plans are in nearly all respects simia-
to tho couvention hall at Minneapolis in
'92. Ample oisiltics will bo provided for
the g"wspnTer and press representatives,
committees nisl caucus rooms. Nans will
be made public in few days, ana bids for
the construction will be solicited. IL is cN-
pccted that the building will be ready for
occupancy n. early as June /.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-03-12
Far the North Polo.

HcsTs LHn1- Consul of Noway and Swc-
den, at san francisco. Cal, has received an
official communication from the swedish
Minister ut Washington calling his attention
TO the fact th&t Prot. Ardree will start in his
balloon In July next To- attempt to reach the
North Role. The purpose of the cOmmunicH-
ton wasto ask the good offices oi Consul
Lund N spreading the nows northward. SO n,
To apprise the natives to be not only ON the
lookout for the expedition, but should the
voyasrrs kindly, and render them what aid
they otll,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-03-12
Tried the Wrong Train,

\ daring attempt TO hold up a west-bound
Rock Island express train was made at the
COM 'hut" two miles beyond Joliet. Ill. The
tram stopped there to get. coal; and IA soon
~ the train cam" TO stnnd-still three men
boarded u ear and ordered the passengers 20
hold up their hands. They slcceaded in
going through one ear and entered the sec-
Dnd Here they met IA Hvnly reception and
several shots We're exchanged between pas
."nger7 and the burglars, aud they jumped
iromthc train and escaped
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-03-12
Abyssinian Losses Enormous.

The official reports Of the battle fought on
March hctwecn the Italians and Abyssin.
mans at Adowa, confirm the previous report
Of the heavy LOSSES on both sides those OF the
Abyssinians having been enormous Gen.
Arlmondi was wounded and il prisoner in
the hands of the Abyssinians III obedience
10 the order Of General Baldisscra. kasssala
has boon evacnAtel by the Itnlinns
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-03-12
BATTLE WITH OUTLAWS.
officers Shoot DesperadOes in the wilds of
Oklahoma

A fight took place between outlaws james
Harbolt and George Miller and officers at
Oak Greek, in the southwest corner OF q
county, Oklahoma. Harbolt aud Miller KILL
ed w. w. Glover, near Arapehoe February
II. In tho fight Sunday Miller was killed and
Harbolt had each arm broken and surrender
ed to the officers without further resistance.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-03-12
A BAD BILBAO MOB.
1t Stoned the United States cOnsals Private
Residence,

The anti-Amcrican riot n. Ribua- Sunday
night proves to haYn boen more violent than
was at first reported.
The MOB. numbering 1.010 persons, first
stoned the private residence Of the United
States consul, breaking all the windows of
the building aud then proceeded to the CON
sulatc, shouting Death 10 the Yankees. "
Down with the United StGtes.' and other
anti-Amcrican erica
At the consulate the crowds aimed 60 tear
down the cscutcheon that was fixed over tho
door, but were repelcd by gendarmes, who
were guarding the consulate.
A fight ensued between the mob and the
police, in which sticks, stones and knives
were freely used. Three gcndarmes were in
jured and number Of the mob were hurt.
The police succeeded in dispensing the crowd
at midnight.