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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-10-01
POLITICAL NOTES.

The executive committee Of the National
Democratic State committee of New Jersey
selected an entire Palmer and Buckner elec-
toral ticket ut meeting in Jersey City.
The gold Democrats OF the state met in
Atlanta. CT, aud indorscd the Indiananolis
platform and selected electors. Cleyeland's =
name was loudly cheered.
The Republican Campaign committee in
Alabama has decided to run an electoral
ticket and Congressional nominees and TO
refuse fusion with the National Democrats.
The Alabama republican state campaign
committee after long session have decid-
ed not to fuss with sound money democrats
or with any other party, which action was
approved by the advisory committee.
The government always withholds tho
fractions OF penny in its periodical distri-
button OF dividends on account OF the nation
al debt II Is said that from this source the
state has accumulated In the last hundred
years the sum OF s750,0O0.
The Democrats and Popullsts OF Kentucky
have fused on an agreement that the Popli-
list electoral ticket shall be withdrawn and
that the Populists shall be given two places
on the Democratic electoral ticket.
The Democratic gold standard men of
Delaware in convention nominated a full
ticket OF presidential electors. Thomas Il.
BaYard, Jr.. son OF Ambassador Bayard,
was nominated for congress-. Il. w. Tun-
nell. the regular Democratic candidate for
governor, was indorsed.
The Tammany general committee passed
resolutions enthusiastically indorsng Bryan
and sewall, ard the Chicago platform. No
reference was made to the candidacy OF
John Boyd Thacher for governor.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-10-01
EURoPE's WAR CLOUD.
Germany Denies Being the Special Pro.
teotor Of the Sultan.

The Turkish question Is still the upper
most one in European politics. In opposI-
tion to the statement that Germany Is the
power that is most prominently defending
the Sultan, the foreign office has issued a
ststement that complete harmony exists
among the powers, but that communications
are passing between the European govern
ments as TO what should be done iE the
event Of further bloodshed at Constantine
pie. II is reported from London that Lord
Salisbury Is determined upon the deposal Of
the sultan or the administration OF the
Turkish government through the council Of
ambassadors, which would be equivalent to
European protectorate. Another un-
nouncement from London Is that Lord
Wolsley had advised the chiefs Of the ad-
miralty that i would be easy for fleet to
force the passage OF the Dardanells, silenc-
Ing the fire OF the Turkish forts, but that Il
would require 10000 troops to occupy Con-
stantinople and prevent n reign OF anarchy
The German newspapers do not speak IA
yorably OF Mr.. Gladstones anti-Turkish adj
drees. most OF them considering that II may
lead TO a renewal OF the massacres. The
North German Gazette says that MIR. Glad
stone threatens the Sultan and ut the same
time confesses that his threats could not bo
followed by action.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-10-01
YALE YELLED.
Every Time Mr.. Bryan Tried to Speak His
Voice Was Drowned.

Five hundred Yale students, assisted by q
band OF the First regiment of the National
guard OF Connecticut, broke up the address
Of William J. Bryan at New Haven, Conn.
Thursday afternoon.
A platform had been erected on the historic
New Haven green, and about that plat
form, for more than an hour before the
nominee arrived. from 10, ,000to $4,000 people
had surged to and fro. To the right OF the
stand the students had congregated, await
ing the arrival Of Mr.. Bryan. At AIS o'clock
Alr. Bryan was driven In a carriage through
the crowd TO the platform. Immediately all
was confusion In front. The students broke
forth In the college cheer OF the frog chorus
from Aristophranes, following with three
long Yale's nine "Rahs. Yale and "Mc-
kinley.' The crowd surged to and fro In
front OF the stand and a dozen policemen
fought II from the platform. There were
cheers for the nominee. but from the right
Of the stand the students repeatedly broke
forth with their yell, and for 20 minutes IL
was impossible Tor Mr.. Bryan TO make him
self heard.
Joseph Is. Sargent. the Democratic nom.
ince for governor, who was to introduced
Mr. Bryan, tried to quiet the yelling mob In
front, but he could not be heard ten feet
away. In vain did Mr.. Bryan attempt 10 re-
store order, but II was many minutes before
anything like quiet was obtained.
Then the crowd began 70 surge again and
the police 10 fight those IN front
Women tainted and several persons were
taken from the crowd overcome by the
crush. The police used their clubs and one
~ their number. mounted on a spirited horse,
forced the animal In front Of the stand, near.
ly creating panic. Then again Mr.. Bryan
tried to speak, but he was interrupted by tho
yells OF the students. This lasted altogether
for 2j minutes, and when at last the noise
had subsidized suilicially for him to make him
self heard by those Immediately In front, Mr.
Bryan started 10 speak. As he proceeded
the noise qieted, but every few minutes he
would be interrupted by the frog chorus, un-
I'll he gave It up In disgust.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-10-01
SOME IMPROVEMENT IN BUSINESS.
DUN'S REVIEW.
The Inflow OF Gold Gives Tone To
Trade.
R. a. Dun 4 Co. = review Of ,rode asvs.

r. q. Dun 4 Co. review OF trade asys:
A very moderate and yet distinct improve
ment is seen, no longer only In tho buying OF
materials, which continues and stiffens
prices, but also In orders for products Of
some Industries In money markets, and In
exdorts OF staples. II is as yet little more
than q step toward better things, but has al
ready started some important works and
prompted a few considerable contracts. Con-
tinuing arrivals Of gold have raised the treas
ury reserve above Sl25, ,000,0 900, strengthen
ing the banks and relaxing the stringency In
commercial leans. SC that at about per cent
lower rates more business was done than in
three previous weeks. Hoarding is no longer
reported, but some boards are being unlock
ed. The movement Of crops continues large.
and purchases for exports have advanced
prices or prevented depression. While the
gain In working force Is not great, II seems
clear that for the first time in many months
there H. some net gain.
An important change II the general ad-
vance iu produce markets, especially in
wheat, which rose sharply on Thursday and
Friday, closing SIC higher for the week,
with much buying, apparently on foreign
account. Reports OF the crops abroad were
supposed TO be the chief cause. as visible sup
plies In this country increased largely, but
for the FIRST time since July l western re-
ccpts fell below those Of the sume week last
year. They are still lurpc. aud for the first
quarter Of tue crop year thus far have been
%, I2l ljs bushels against 40, ii 3jl last year.
a gain OF about 80 per cent and IL IL concei-
yable, but cannot be considered quite pro-
bablc that such receipts have come from a
crop smaller than last years, although prices
average l0i.c lower in July and Csc lower ia
August than last years In September because
OF the sharp decline then, and as much ad-
vance now.
Cotton advanced an eighth week ago
but lost thrcc-sixtcenths, aud with full re-
ccipts might have gone farther, but for the
resumation Of work by several important
mills. Speculative buying Of wool does not
abatc, sales for four weeks having been a.
S4, 400 pounds against 23.75s. go pounds
last year, and 81 .02l 900 pounds in 1892, but
no gain In prices results. The sales are
largely for cash and by holders who have
maturing notes TO meet, though some have
been for export In spite OF decline Of per
cent In the London opening. A few Of the
wooden mills are resuming the beated de-
mand for heavy goods constituting most Of
tho gain visible, but manufacturers show
confidence that more goods will be wanted
when the future is more clear. Finished
products Of iron meet more inquiry.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-10-01
TWO LIVES WE'RE TAKEN.
Double Murder the Sequel to West Virginia
Political Debate.

Word has just been received from Gray,
Mingo county, W. Va, Of n double killing
near that place early sunday morning as the
result Of n political joint debate.
There was joint debate Saturday night
at country school house between two local
orators. and the attendance of members Of
both parties was numerous. After the dis
cussion. which was conducted In an orderly
manner, party Of Democrats. among whom
was DR.. I. l.. Estep, and q pa.ty Of Rcpubli-
cans, which included John Roberts, started
for home by the same read.
The two parties taunted each other till
finally they got into n fight. Stones and
clubs were used 10y both sides. Finally Es-
tep drew revolver and. firms into the
crowd, killed Roberts instantly. Roberts
was carried home by his companions.
When King Roberts. brother OF the
dead man, learned Of the murder, he
took his Winchester and went In pur-
suit OF Estep, oyertaking him few steps
from his home. Roberts told Estep he
was going TO kill him and fired FIVE shots.
one of which felled Estep. Estep was car
ricd into his home and died In a few min
utes. Roberts made his escape over the
river into Kentucky and has not been cap
turel
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-10-01
LATEST NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
COLLEGE MILITARY SERVICE.
War Department Makes improvements in
Details Of Military instruction.

There will probably be some changes in
the regulations relating to the detail OF army
officers as professors Of military science and
tactics at colleges
The recommendation now before Secre-
tary Lamont will be OF special interest 10
Pennsylyania State college, Allegheny coll
lege, at Meadville; the Chester Military col
lege, Grove City college, Girard college and
Franklin and Marshall college, at Lancaster
the colleges in Pennsylvania where army
officers are stationed gratuitously by the de-
partment
The Institutions arc to be classified in the
order OF merit, aud II will probably be stipu-
lated as one Of the conditions OF the detail
that the military department be placed on
the same footing as other departments, and
that proficiency in the military course be
made an incident Of graduation and diploma.
IL Is suggested also that a prescribed sys-
TEN OF records and books be kept by the
military professors. Details to colleges may
also be limited 10 such institutions as can
show 100 cadets in the military department
as II Is not considered worth while TO send
an officer away from his regiment for four
years TO give instructions TO any less attend
ance.
A more careful consideration Of an officers
Illness for the work Is hereafter to be fen
ture OF the selection. Oflcers will DO requir-
ed to report to the college authorities or to
the war department their inability to main
tain good order and discipline.
Ii Is recommended that cadet officers and
non-commissioned officers In college battal-
Ions be selected as nj West Point. that is that
the officers be chosen from the first and
highest class, and the non-commissioned Of
ilcers from the second or third classes, by
the president Of the college, upon the recon-
inendatlOn Of the military instructor.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-10-01
COLLEGE IN FLAMES.
Mount Holyoko College for Women De-
stroyed by Fire.

Mount lIolyoke college at South Hadley.
Mass, the pioneer institution for the higher
education Of women received severe blow
Sunday ia the burning OF the main building
with probable loss OF over Sl50,0O0. The
buildings have cost over 1900, 900, and could
not be replaced for less than 100000.
Fortunately none OF the 400 students or
faculty was injured, there being ample time
for their escape with part Of their personal
effects.
1t is supposed that the fire originated In
the laundry from an overheated steampipe,
as no one had been In the laundry during
the day, nor hdd there been fire there.
The building aud its contents were insured
slj4.C00.
A. I. Winston. Of Northampton, treasurer
OF the Institution, says that steps will be
taken toward rebuilding Instead OF having
one large structure. 1t Is probable that the
modern STYLE Of cottage dormitories will be
adopted, each cottage costing about S25, 900
to $4,000, and accommodating so students.
new gymnasium will probably be built
somewhat after the plan of the one at North.
field Seminary, which cost about $3.50
and there will also have 60 be a chapel build
ing, which may cost almost any amount up
TO : 100 900
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-10-01
HIS FAITH WAS GREAT.
A Man Meets His Death Trying To Walk
on the Water.

Charles Gosler Of Evansport, a religious
fanatic, met a shocking death near Defiance,
o., while attempting TO walk on the water,
IN order 10 demonstrate that his faith was
equal to that OF the Sayior's. Gosler was u
young man Of good habits and an industrious
temperament. He was an ardent supporter
Of the Seventh Day Adyentists' doctrine,
and recently became demented over his re-
ligious belief
Last week he was married to n young
woman at Evansport, and since that time he
had spent all hls spare moments In reading
the Bible. He was cutting corn In a neigh
boring farm yesterday with companion,
and at noon they started for dinner together
When they reached the dam In the Iifnn
river, Gosler refused to cross over on the
apron, saying he would cross on the water
above. After leaving his companion, he
spent some moments in prayer and singing
hymns, and then started out bodily to walk
across on the water Some boys who saw
him said he appeared to walk ell right for
several PAGES then he commenced TO splash
and founder, and finally sank from sight
still singing. When the body was recovered
life was extinct.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-10-01
Monks Burned 10 De eath.

A dispatch 10 the Madrid Impartial from
Hong Kong say, that steamers from Manila,
the capital of the Philippine islands, bring
the announcement that Cayite Is occupied
by 1900 insurgents. over 100 monks have
been murdered III the Islands since the
breaking out Of the iusurrection. Many Of
the victims have been fastened 20 trees.
their clothing having been soaked with kcro-
senc oil, and then ignitcd. and have been
burned 10 death. Rich natives are being
arrested daily. Documents have been seized
by the authorities IN which are given the
names Of the president and other officials Of
the proposed republic
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-10-01
CONDENSED NEWS.

Sherry's pavilion at Narraganset Pier was
destroyed Icy an iucendlary fire.
The Redpath Brothers company, manu-
facturcrs OF boots ana shoes ~ Lynn, Muss
have assigned
The Washington monument on South
Mountain, Nd, has been badly shattered by
lightning OF dynamite
receiver was appointed for tho Richards
company, wOmen's outltters, New York
Liabilities $4,000: assets, $4,000,
j. G. Sprngue, president Of the Eustis
Manufacturing company, was killed at Rah-
, way, \. D., by being struck by "A train.
Reports have been received from Turkish
sources that 1000 Armcnians at Kcmah.
near Etzingan, have been put to death.
The American Humane association. in
session at Cleveland, recommended the adop-
tion OF uniform laws regulating the practice
OF vivisection.
L. r. Graves 4 Co.. the largest cousign-
ment house In Columbus, o., have assigned.
with liabilities Of S2s,OOO and assets at
$500
DIR. Lewis Swift has discovered from tho
Mount Low Cal, observatory, two new COM
cts, the largest Of which is about one degree
from the sun.
When the German gun boat Iltls was
wrecked on the Chinese coast the doomed
crew gathered on the deck and gave cheers
for the Emperor and sang the national anth-
EN- as the ship went down.
The steamer Northlands, which cost s7OO,
OOO and Is the finest on the lakes. will be
vastly damaged by partial sinking at Du-
luth dock II Is supposed that discharged
employees opened the sea cocks.
Nominee Bryan ended his New England
trip with triumphal tour Of speechmaking
and handshaking through the principal cities
and manufacturing towns OF New Hamp-
shire, Massachusetts and Maiue Saturday.
Vice President Nominee Sewall accompanied
him from Boston 10 Bath,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-10-01
MARTIAL LAW IN LEADvILLE.
The Citizens Have Lest Confidence in Local
Authority.

At a meeting Of the citizens committee Of
Lcadyille. Col, It was decided to make a re-
quest through the militia to Gov. McIntyre
TO declare martial law. AGjt-Gen. Moses
conversed with the governor over the tclc-
phone relative TO this demand.
The citizens Of Leadyllle have lost con-
fdence In the sheriff and his deputies. In the
mayor and the board Of aldermen, and even
In the civil courts They declare that no
punishment IS dealt out 10 offenders, as
numerous recent events show, and they be-
ltevo the only way 70 suppress the desperate
characters Of the miners union Is through
martial law and martial courts.
Gov. Mcintyre sent telegram of instruc-
ton 10 Gen. Brooks, at Lcadyille, giving that
officer full power 60 act rs his representative
In suppressing riot IN that city or district
Gen. Brooks Is specifically instructed to per-
NIT no interference from any source what
ever. and to act with or without the cooper
alton OF the local authorities as he may deem
wise. THIS gives the military all the instruc-
uons they need. and practically places the
cnmp under martial law, so far as Is required
TO compel the sheriff TO DO his duty.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-10-01
SHE HAS THREE HUSBANDS.
And This Ohio Woman Now Admits Her
Trio Of Ventures

Three men, two Of them residing in Cleve-
land. have just discovered that they are pos
sessed of the same wife, and the third man,
Frank l.. Dowd, of Defiance, has quietly be-
gun suit against Mrs. q. NJ. Crowl. of Cleve-
land. Mrs. Crowl was married July 3, 1923,
TO her present husband, who is a street car
conductor. Sunday another husband turned
up by the name of J. L. Smith. musician.
He alleges that he married the woman In
1891, and was never divorced.
Mrs. Crowl acknowledges the three hus-
bands, but says she thought two of them
were dead. Her maiden name was Eliza
Ann Russell, and was aiterward changed to
Eberly by second marriage OF her mother
She was born and raised In Ashtabula coun-
ty, o. She had children by her las. two
husbands. All Of the husbands aver that
they knew nothing of their wifes other mar
riages until recently. Mrs. Crowl-Dowd- q
smith H. pretty. buxOm woman of IS years,
vivacious and fond OF society.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-10-01
vIcToRIA's sIxTIETH YEAR
Her lMajesty Now Eolipses All Eag1
Royalists.

The mayors of London and other LIS
cities.wired messages to the queen a. =
moral Wednesday morning cougraisI-
her majesty upon having occupied !
throne longer than any other British "-
eign.
The church bells throughout Lolil y
In other cities were rung In honor Q, !
event, and the national anthem was TN
in the theaters In the evening, but 10 iN,I
alce with the desire Of the queen, t1e
ion will hot be Celebrated officially ullL y
when her majesty will have comlN'H
siXtieth year Of her reign.
At noon the members OF the |-
change and the merchants and il.i
ployes In many salesrooms suspended =
ness while they sang the national A'lL
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-10-01
TIRED OF GEN. wEYLER.
Loyalists in Cuba Start a Secret Movemen.
For His Recall.

What close observers Of Cuban affairs have
been expecting has happened at last, accord
ing to senor Don Juan Vicente Gonzales, who
arrived In New York last week. The Spanish
sympathizers in the island have revolted
against the misrule OF Capt. Weyler and are
moval
Already they have communicated with
their friends Ia the mother country and the
Liberal. Republican and SOciallstic parties
In Spain have united In demanding from the
crown the instant recall Of "the butcher
and radical reform in the military and
political methods thus far practiced In Cuba.
As yet the agitation has been conducted
privately, but none the less urgently, aud II
Is about 10 assume the form OF public
movement.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-10-01
DANGER OF BOND ISSUES PAS,
The Gold Reserve in Better shap, IA.
Since the BEGINNING Of 1890

Treasury official believe that all dams, i.
the necessity for another issue Of b5sl, !
replenish the gold reserve f. over "a,
continues TO pour into the Treasury u,,' !.
the present time there Is nearly slN 00 =
either already In the vault or In sight ~.
is the largest amount Of gold that tlo - -
ury has had since 1892, and not ov',,.
temporary stimulus afforded by the -
bond issues have ever brought il 90 tis -
cnt figure. '"
The $50, 600. 900 Of February. l,oi b,,-a.
the reserve fund up 10 only SlOi dai h.
next $50, ,O00, 600 brought it up to los 0Ot4
The contract with the Morgan Synii,..
brought the reserve up to its normal Ir,
In June 1925. The largest amount pyo- ~
by the last issue of sl00, ,0O0, 900 wa. s IA "a
GOO. Meanwhile, more gold Is con-iatt., :.
riying, while the Withdrawals from \.
Treasury are so small as to bc hardly vrS
mentioning. Treasury official couiies.,
assert that there is no danger wha,eys, y
any future bond issue.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-10-01
HELD UP BY A TRAIN ROssEs
The Paymaster Of an Iron Company 80
ofs2.sOO and Killed

A daring hold-up occurred on 'A' !,
Line Railway between Sewall aud I"l 4
eight miles from Charleston, W. Va
Thompson, who came from the Ne'' y
a year ago. learned that W. l.. Nll'9st, h \,
keeper and paymaster of the LonslS'
Company at Clin Top, was going up w
In the afternoon TO pay of the men "
had 80, 800 with him. and rode on Tue ~
When the train reached lonely sPJ1
mountains. Thompson. who had D9Al's
train, held up all those in the englu
point OF two reyolvers. He sudieni ~
the money from Wilson and iumpea w.
engine. Wilson shot at Thompson ". ".
missed him. Thompson returned !"
shooting Wilson fatally. ..ill
Thompson made good his escape, =,
son is dying. A posse Is In purl'"
lynching is expected,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-10-01
A CLOUDDURsT.
Destruction Of Life and Property at San
Marcos, Texas.

A elou96urst struck the city OF san Mar
cos, so miles north Of San Antonio, Texas,
and almost destroyed the lower portion of
the town. All the bridges over the san Mar
COS river, which runs through the city, were
washed away, and scores Of houses are in
ruins. The tracks OF the NJ. X. 4 7. and l..
and G. n. Railroads were washed out for
three quarters of mile. Many people were
injured by falling buildings.
Three families living in the lower portion
ot the city, close 10 the banks Of the river.
have not been heard from, and II is feared
they have been drowned The rush Of water
was so great that It swept everything before
II. and the damage 10 property will exceed
Sl00, 600. While the loss Of life will be heavy,
all telegraph and telephone wires are down,
and the only information that has reached
the outside world was sent by messenger to
Kyle, Texas. 10 mile distant and telephoned to
San AntOnla
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-10-01
A Turkish Tale.

The Turkish legation at Washington, re-
ceiyed from the sublime porte the following:
"rhe Armenian revolulionists OF Pinkan
village situated In the province Of Sivas.
after putting fire 10 their own houses. ran
away. Bql they retu,pel again and put fire
to the houses that had not feci buIned the
first time. The local authorities took every
ject Of the reyolutionists Is evidently to
MAKE the people believe that there Is no Sc.
6urlty in their country but their efforts to
provoke again sangulnary troubles have
been frustrated. thanks to the efficient meas
ures adopted by the imperial government" ="