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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-09-17
CRISIS IN TURKEY.
The Limit of European Patience Reached in
Constantinople

To those who have watched the course Of
events In the East there Is more and more
evidence Of the approach Of "A crisis In the af-
fairs In the Ottoman empire. But the Turk
himself offers no signs OF an appreciation OF
the fate that Is impending over him in the
limit that has apparently been reached in the
patience OF the European powers with the
process OF determination OF the Armenians
that has been steadily and relentlessly. pur-
sued by the Turks. There Is no diminution
In the rancor displayed by the Mussulmans
toward the ArmeniaDs and no sign of the re-
!inquishment of the Turks contention that
the Armenians are persistent and determined
revolutonists and agitators against the sov-
ereignty OF the sultan, and rs such, invite
the stringent repressive measures that have
been used against them.
Some color has been admitted TO this con-
tention OF the Turks from the fact that some
OF the ENJOYS OF the powers have received
circular note from the Hintchak revolution
ary committee, declaring that IL the reforms
demanded by the Armenians gt the time OF
the raid upon the Ottoman bank, are not
granted there VIII be Il more serious out
break against the Turkish authorities, and
over a much wider area than was the last,
which resulted In The apparently ndiscrimn-
ate slaughter of Armenians In Constantinople.
The official Turkish estimate Of the num-
Der of victims of the massacres in this city il
! 100. Other estimates run pretty much all
the way upwards from this figure. The Of
fetal estimate is coupled with the allegation
that many OF those killed werc In realty,
Turks but they were buried by mistake with
the Armenans and that so their numbers
went 10 swell the supposed number Of Ar
menian victims.
The actual number Of the victims Of the
disorders was certainly 5000 and probably
reach 5000. The military authorities state
that three soldiers were killed and 30 were
wounded. The porte states that l70 Mussul-
mans were wounded. All the Mussumans
who have yet been tried 10y the extraordinary
tribunal appointed to pass judgment on those
implicated in the recent massacre have been
| acquitted OF the charges Of completely The
| evidence against many OF these was deemed
by foreign residents here conclusive and the
/ failure to hold them adds to the convictions
! that the porte has no intention OF complying
! with the demand OF the powers that the cul-
| prits shall be brought 20 punishment. In
I view OF this failure to punish the authors
OF outrages upon Armenians the state of ter
rorism among the ATmenjsps continues un-
abatcd, and the exodus OF these people goes
/ on with no diminution.
| The dominant note Of the moment Is the
! time to take action In regard TO Turkey has
arrived and the deposition OF the sultan is
! openly talked of In quarters where, hereto
/ fore the slightest infraction Of Turkish auth
ority has been received with disfavor Great
Britain Is even prepared to act alone IL the
powers are 10 slow in operating with her
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-09-17
SPEAKERS
Who Have Been Assigned By the National
Committees.

Chairman McConyille. Of the Democratic
Speakers Bureau says that he was in cor
respondcnce with Ex-Governor Boies OF Iowa.
Governor Matthews. Of Indiana; Governor
stone, Of Missouri; Senator Vest, Of Missouri:
Senator Blackburn. Of Kentucky. and other
speakers Of national celebrity, and sfey will
within "A few days mekc several speeches In
the Western stntes. Governor Altgcd. Of
Illinois, will make several speeches outside
u the state. and Vice President Stevenson
will also max" number Of speeches. Their
assignments will be announced In few
days
Between 90 and 20 speakers have been as
signed by Chairman Hahn. of the Republican
Speakers Bureau. In the past two days, and
arrangements made for over 800 speeches,
extending as far West ~ the Rockies. Among
the prominent men assigned are War-
ncr Miller, Of New York, and Congress 'man
Dingley, Of Maine. The former will speak
In Michigan September u and %. and In
Indiana on September %. ~ and %. Con-
gresham Dingley speaks in Ohio October /
aud ,. Indiana October3. 3. q and seven, and
in Illinois October 5, ., 10 and ~.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-09-17
ON TOWARD THE sOUpAN.
The British Expedition Making Progress
Up the Mile.

The British Egyptian expedition against
Abdullah el khalifa, Sultan OF the Soudan,
the successor Of the MahIi is advancing
rapidly up the Nile and the advance scouts
have already reached Kasbar, while the main
body is at Absarrat. It is the purpose OF the
commander Gen, Sir Herbert Kitchener, to
push on to Dongola or Khartoum II neces-
sary to force the Arabs out Of the country.
The Arabs are gathering In force north OF
Dongola, where battle may be fought The
British army II accompanied by gunboats
built especially for the difficult navigation OF
the Nile, ana each carrying battery Of
Maxim rapid fire guns. There are about
$4,000 British and Egyptian troops in the ex-
pedtion. The movement has been In pro-
gress since March, but II has only been re-
Gently that the arrival OF the gunboats and
transports and the extension OF the railroad
through the desert to Absarrat have enabled
II TO be prosecuted vigorously
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-09-17
Nominated for C'is'

The Democratic con'ercH,,'r
IN congressional distrlctoi :
az Wellsboro and nominate .
bert, OF Coudersport, l0V'
free silver platform. q.
Fifth Wisconsin distrI1'-'
Democrat. ~
Seventh Tennessee Gls'f'
Republican. ,..I
Fifth Iowa district -Jg-
silver Democrat. A
First Illinois dlstri'I-7'
Democrat.
Second Illinois distr!H
Democrat.
Fifth Illinois distrl''~'
Democrat.
Sixth Illinois dis,rirt-''
Democrat.
Seventh Illinois disIf'"
Democrat.
Second Maryland dis1r'"
Republican.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-09-17
CLARA BART0N's RElI
The Red Cross sooiaty Spent "
the Relief Of Armenian ~

Clara Barton. president Of 'f'
society, has returned from her y
key In behalf Of the suiler''
She said that she and her as
most courteously received e'ep'
spent the $4,000 which 'N
them as a relief fund, but 'd
given away for food or 10
charity. Most Of the money
for seed and farming uir-1
materials with which g. bu!ll
homeless. She added
III pou want to undcrs,all
by utter nothingness YOU nus,
The destitution was awful
out clothing. shelter and il
been stripped OF eycryitILS
heartbroken and frlsh'rll
caused this state OF things cis
was 1t was not our provlncrE
DR.. Pullman. financial m
society, who accompanied W.
that s5, 900, 900 could be veg :
lieving the distress In Asia ~
the party would discuss IheF
in Turkey.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-09-17
Ii WILL WRITE A BOOK.
Seattle Chinese Merchants Preparing Big
Reeeption.

Chinese residents OF Seattle Wash, have
appointed a committee consisting of Mark
Ten Suie, Gee Hee and Loui King, represent
ing three big Chinese mercantile concerns in
Seattle TO wait upon and pay their respects
to Ii Hung Chang upon his arrival on sun
day at Vancouver On route home. Mark Ten
SUE, who is a representative OF the better
class OF Chinese, says that the distinguished
yiceroy's visit means much to the United
States, that Ii will upon his return to China,
begin the construction OF IA system compris-
ing no less than 80, 900 miles OF railroad and
that gold and silver mines In range Of
mountains extending for 1900 miles along
northern China will be opened. Much iron
and machinery to be used Ia developing
these enterprises will be purchased in the
United States. Mark also says Ii proposes
publishing book embracing his experience
and what he has learned on his trip upon his
return to the Plowery Kingdom.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-09-17
Reports From tho Crons.

Following IA the weekly crop bulletin
Pennsylvania-Sho will result from
drought, causing premature ripening OF late
crops; local damage by frost in northern
counties; considerable corn and buckwheat
out; fall sending delayed by dry weather;
large crop OF grapes reported
West Nirginia-Corn ripenng rapidly, In
an excellent crop whore not damaged by
high water; corn cutting we'll under way
late vegetables crop excellenti fruit, except
apples plentiful and OF fine quality.
Ohio-Corn maturing nicely and consider
able cut; buckwheat. young clover and millet
In fine condition; pasturage and gardens
ucod - \
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-09-17
EXPRESS TRAIN ON FIRE.
Thousands Of Dollars Worth Of Goods De-
stroyed on the Mail Train

The Lake Shore through express, carrying
mails and express from New York to Chica-
go, caught fire near Goshen, Ind, and thou
sands Of dollars worth Of goods, with much
mail matter. wc'e destroyed. when the
flames were discovered, the train was slowed
down and an EFFORT made TO extinguish
them. II proved unayuilng and wild run
with the blazing train was made Tor Goshen
six miles away.
Tho IRE department was called and the Ere
subdugd, but not before much OF the valu-
able expressage had been destroyed. The
loss canuO, be accurately estimnteI. The
origin Of the tire Is supposed 70 have been
spontaneous combustion.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-09-17
LAMONT WIRES
That He will Vote For Palmer aud Buck.

UeTs
Secretary Of War Lamont sent the follow
Ing telegram TO W. u. Bynum, Chairman OF
the Executive Committee Of the Gold Demo-
Gratis. In response to an invitation 10 be
present at the notification Of Palmer and
Buckner at Louisville, September l2.
WAsHINGroN. d. c., Sept. Q, 1896.
Hos. WILLIAM ID. BYNUM. Chairman, etc:
| regret that | am uaable to accept the in
yitatlon Of your COMMITTEES 10 be present at
the notification TO Senator John VI. Palmer
and Governor Simon B. Buckner. OF their
nomination by the National Democratic
Party for President and Vice President of
the United States.
II prefer TO keep the old faith and remain
n Democrat and shall accordingly cast my
vote for Palmer and Buckner
"DANIEL 5. LAMONT
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-09-17
THE PIPE OF PEACE
At Last Smoked by the Sioux and Chip.
powa Indians.

An important historical event occurred In
Ashland, Wis, Sept. Il. The Sioux and
Chippewa two Of the most powerful tribes
OF American Indians, and bitter enemies for
centuries, smoked the pipe Of peace. The
chiefs OF both tribes were present. The spot
whereon the pipe OF peace WAS smoked is
the scene Of one of the most bloody battles
between these two tribes in the memorable
campaign Of 1912. Chief Cloud. of the Chip
pewa, made an address, In which he said:
"In times bygone, We have been enemies.
but now come with good feeling and our
hearts are pure rs the flag we carry. While
we love our forefathers, we are proud OF our
enemies In civilization and greet you in the
dawn OF a new era as friends"
Rocky Bear and Flatiron responded for
the Sioux. The action will be Officially rati-
fled by the different tribes of Sioux in the
wes..
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-09-17
THE SONS OF VETERANS.
They Decide to Meet With the G. A. R, En-.
oampmen in the Future.

At the morning session In Louisville, Fri
day, the commander IN chief OF tho Sons Of
Veterans continued to hear reperts, that on
resolutions being the most important. The
committee cOncurred in the Recommendation
OF Commander IN Chief Russell that In fu-
turr the annual eucaMpmeut Of the order be
held coutemporaucously and at the same
city with the cncamFment Of the Grand
Army of the Republic.
At the afternoon session the following Of
iicers were elected Tor tho ensuing year
James l.. Rake, OF Pennsylvania Command
er in Chief; L. T. Kennedy, Of Colorado, Sen
ior Vice Commander; Il, VI. Buckley Of
Louisville Junior Vice Commander; Council
In Chief l.. f. Kennedy, eN-oflicio President
F. W. Heiue, Of Nebraska; Fred Meyers, OF
Colorado.
indianapolis was selected as the next place
OF meeting,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-09-17
ALASKA MINERS sTALLEp
One Thousand of Them Trying Il
Their Way Back Hone

Information received at the Tra5-
partment indicates that therp {. ..,.tl
much suffering among the miner. a 4
Inlet. who are returning from De !,
gold fields. unless the commerce. !
les which took them north provide Il
passage home. More than ypa' 4
department, notified the commeru
panies that hereafter the Governed
not furnish transportation i0r ,hc.. 4
and If the company sent these m.1.s
they should look out for their rr,sn
II Is said that II all OF the clu.sI
Bering Sea are pressed into ,.rs
could not accommodate more tlaa IA
There are said TO be nearly 900 oias
turning miners now at Cooks lr.t
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-09-17
cONDEN sED NEWS.

Latest returns from Arkansas give the
Democrats about $4,000 majority.
Oscar II. Hundley. formerly "A Democrat,
has been nominated by the Republicans OF
the Eighth Alabama district for Congress.
A child nine years old has been sent TO
prison in Mississippi for ten years for killing
another child.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-09-17
MOST DISASTROUS sEi%l
Consular Report on the Fruit
Trade.

Consul Seymour. at Palermo :
the state department at Wa-hIlE.
orange and lemon exports for !l.
the United States has eXccrle! q
mer years. but owing to the iu!-ri
of the fruit and the low prices 11'II
United States, the season ha, bel.
disastrous in the history oi tlrW
The average annual impor, q
Switzerland for the past seven
been $4,000 head OF cattle. vas
million dollars. Tho United sal
Zurich. reporting 20 the state
says it may interest Amtrieil
know that Austria and liay AZ
sources Of supply. after which
and Germany. The United ''is
figure at all in the trade.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-09-17
HALF A MILLION SHORT.
Bookkeepers of a New Orleans Bank Uuder
Arrest

Frank b. Leefe and Louis Colombo, book
keepers of the Union National Bank, Of New
Orleans, have been arrested by Urited States
Deputy Marshal. Colombo was taken into
custody. rs he was too sick TO leave home.
He Is under arrest, however. at his house.
bonds for hearing. His bond was immedi-
ately signed. He declined to make state
ment
The charge is ialsifyiEg accounts. Two
sets OF books were kept. The defalcation is
purported to be in the neighborhood OF
800. 900.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-09-17
SUSPENSION OF BUSINESS.
Claim They Have too Much Whisky on
Hand 10 Continue.

Tho majority Of the distilleries in Pennsyl-
yania, New YORK, New Jersey and Mary
land will close until September. 1897, under
an agreement Of the owners. The cause Of
the suspension l. u great surplus Of whisky
accumulated through an excess OF produc-
tion. The distilers made an agreement
some months ago to close until next fall, but
some OF the smaller concerns refused TO Join
and IL fell through
The Pittsburg di-tillers have recently cir
culated n paper pledging suspension by
signerS, regardless Of the action Of others
More than 90 per cent Of all distilers have
signed, and the shut down will continue
until tho agreed time
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-09-17
WORK OF THE INSURGENTS.
Property Destroyed and People Killed 70
Spanish Troops Arrive.

Tho Spanish troops lately arrived Mt
Havana will embark via Batabano to the
trocha. Jucaro and Moren.
The insurgents huye burned The tobacco
plantation OF Reglita in Matanzas, causing
a loss OF 5i50,000. They have also torn up
the rails OF the track between Ytabo anl
Recreo. They threw dynamite shell and
set fire TO a passenger train, causing des-
truction OF the cars. They have also dyna-
mited the bridge at Punta Braya 10 Havana
province.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-09-17
FIVE VESSELS 90 ASHORE.
Result of the Fierce Hurricane Of the
Rhode Island Coast.

Five vessels went ashore In the hurricane
which ragged of Point judith Wednesday
night, and only a few broken spars on the
rocks and bits Of floating wreckage were to
be seen after the fearful storm.
The ilrst boat 20 20 down in the gale was
n dOuble-end fishing schooner OF 50 tons.
which founlcrcd IN the storm Gt about noon.
II Is supposed that she had crew OF seven
or eight men. Four men Of the crew were
rescued from the sinking ship 10y passing
fishing vessel which happened TO be nearby.
The other vessels lost on the rocks includ-
ed two catboats, "A black sloop and a yawl-
rugged skin. All the sailors on these vessels
were saved. ihe ship-wrecked men were
taken TO Newport.
4 Buzzards Bay special says the raging
storm did not abate until late In the evening
consequently the president has remained al
Gray Gables all day.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-09-17
BAD BUSINESS.
Coupled With Slow Collections, The
Cause.

Thomas b. Pcarce, Harry T. Atkins, and
Henry Pearce, owners Of the Franklin cot
ton mills. Cincinnati o., and doing a gener-
al and extensive cotton business under the
name of Pearce Atkins X Co., and Henry
Pearce's Sons Co., assigned as IA compan v
and as individuals to VIM. c Cochran, the
cotton mill owner. The assets are s240, 900;
liabilities .lG3000. The assets consist OF
Sll0, 900 in personally and $3.50, 900 In realty
The cause OF the big crash Is due to slow
collections and dull business. There are no
preferences.
The firm OF Pearce, Atkins x Co. has been
IN existence for 20 years and the firm Of
Henry Pearce's Sons for 10 years. Several
hundred employees Will DO thrown out Of
work
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-09-17
SECOND NOTIFICATION
Bryan Accepts the Nomination from the
Silveriteg.

Mr.. Bryan reached Lincoln. Ncb., Sept. :,
and received "A genuine Western welcome
from thousands OF his fellow tOwusmcn. He
was accompanied by GOV. liolcomb, james
{. Daltman, chairman Of the Nebraska Dem
ocratic committee, and George \. Groot of
Ohio. chairman OF the Notification commit
tee Of the Silver party. a procession OF
clubs escorted Mr.. Bryan 10 his residence.
where a large crowd was assembled. lie
said that he appreciated their welcome and
he knew that they had followed his journey
to New York. and hc was delighted TO have
them express their friendship.
Mr.. Bryan made several short speeches
along the road between Chicago and Lincoln.
Mr.. Bryan was formally notified OF his
nomination by the Silver prrty at "A meeting
in front Of the State capitol at night. The
meeting wa preceded rea y parsJe OF clubs
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-09-17
MEN AND ARMS FOR CVa!
Another Expedition Lands with "a
Ammunition.

Official news was received in ygI
Sept. 10TH, that an expedition IN q!
Cuban patriot army reached the i,l.
last week. The landing was eTe;.
northern coast of Pinar del Rio 4
not far from Havana. The cxpeiaI
commanded by Gen. Juan Rus 4
veteran ofthe l0-year's war lls 4
command was Maj. Raoul Marti 4
IA month ago came to New iUFAg.
from Antonio Maceo.
Others in the party were w. "a
c. i. Weiss, j. c. Saulee and lg
American artillerymen Ih' n
l,0l7 rifles, 100000 cartriicr,, l-s
cannon and 100 shots, 1900 p.gla
mite, machetes, clothing, mc!i.ls
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-09-17
Prof Francis ]. Child.

Prof. Francis J. Child, Ph. ID. LID, Of
Harvard university died Friday. aged a.
Prof Child was perhaps tho most learned
gentleman in the Harvard community, and
since the death Of Prof. James Dwight
Whitney the geoiogist, which occurred In
August, his name has headed the .list OF in
struetors arranged In the order oil their SER
vices at Harvard.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-09-17
BRIEF MENTION.

Circuit Judge Bishop, of the Paducab dis
trict, rendered decision declaring uncon-
stitutional the Kentucky law against the
sale OF liquor on Sunday.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-09-17
NEWS NOTES,

Makoni, a Matabele chief captured by
Monday By the British troops, was tried on
court martial and shot at Duluwayo Tues
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-09-17
DEATH OF EX-SENATOR PAYNE.
The Ohio Statesman succumbed to a Stroke
Of Paralysis.

Ex-senator Payne, of Cleveland, o., who
was stricken with paralysis died at9 o'clock
Wednesday morning.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-10-22
PRONOUNCED 1.-THE GREATEST EvEN7 MpolITcAL HISTORY
Eleven States and Three National Organizations Send
Greetings to the Republican Candidate
Countless Thousands Tong the Streets Of Canton and Listen
to His Words Of Patriotism.

Canton, O., Oct. 1O.-"The greatest
political demonstration ever known was
the verdict of the veteran observers OF
the events which occurred here today.
For weeks there has not been a day,
except the Sabbath, in which Maj. Nc
Kinley has not been greeted by numer-
GUS delegations. but today was the great
est of them all.
Before daylight the special trains bear
ing delegations of voters from both the
old political parties began rolling. into
the depot, and as early as O'Clock
the impatient visitors began forming IN
line to march to the modest home which
is now the Mecca for citizens of all
states and sections, and for men OF all
past party affiliations. All day long
delegations of cheering, shouting men
from al the walks of Acknowledgement,
merchants, ministers. workers in iron
and clay and brass and steel, CONNER
cial statesmen, miners, farmers, planters,
railroad men and grain Dealers
marched to Maj. McI\inley's home. and
with huzzas, speech making and hand
shaking testified their regard for him.
and the fealty of their states and sections
to the cause which he represents.
Forty special trains were required to
bring the forty separate organizations
from twelve different states who sought
in this single day to do honor to the
candidate of the Republican party, the;
representative of sound money, sound
financial principles and sound govern
mont
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-10-22
No Need for McKzuley ITO >Sal1zg Roma The CzrrzG
Tie Circle Strings A1ou1la to Him.
s!ss2s:sssss

1.-THE best thing can wish for each
and everyone of you is 4 return to the
splendid prosperity of four years ago.
The money of the country. happily, is all
right; the Republican party made it all
right, and Grover Cleveland's administra-
ton has kept it good. We propose to
continue that good, sound. unquestioned,
undepreciating money with which to do
the business Of this great country. (Great
cheering.)
A Glance Into History.
What a nation we are! Why, in
1860, when Abraham Lincoln of blessed
memory, the immortal hero of semancipa-
ton and the war, when he took control
of this government our entire wealth was
SIG, O00,O0O,00O. When Benjamin Harri-
son went out it was $63 100000, 900, and
more than two-thirds of the great war
debt had been wiped out. Since that time
weshave been doing little else but make
debts for the government and debts for
the people. l am greatly honored by this
call. Too many delegations are visiting
me today to permit my longer OBTAINING
you. | appreciate this visit 1t is inspir-
ing to the cause which represent, and
will encourage the Republican spirit ey-
erywhere. I know the value of the
commercial traveller. When he is against
YOU, look out" Great laughter and APP
plause)