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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-27
DISORDER IN CRETE
Mohammedans Attempt to AIss''ii'a \
British and French Admirll

The situation In Crete Is mos, ssis(
There Is a revival OF excitemeat both lns
the Mussulmans and Christians, 10
sequence OF the departure Of The Grd
Some Bashi Bazouks fired upon AdlI
Harris, the British commander, maIi'i
fourth escape since he has been 10
waters. Later in the day five shop
fired at the French admiral while vlk4
Suda with his chief-of-staif.
Shots were also fired at British ~
outside Of Canea, and three lnsuHess
tackled and disarmed a British lsgis
near Suda. Owing to this case theM
admiral sent IN ultimatun to the ln'a's'
demanding the return Of The Leuis,r
arms within AZ hours or action VoIa
taken. The British cruiser Cambrla H
recalled to Suda Bay TO be I'rplFa
eyentualities.
Brigandage is appearing among mem
gents. Two Mussulman children ET
mapped and one OF them sent back via
mand for a ransom, failing which 'ns
OF the other would be returned.
A dispatch from Gambia says: lnsu
insurgents have received instrucuIn
Athens to accept an autonomous Y,
government, on condition that the ~
troops shall be previously withdraw
the island. The insurgents appth
prove OF this plan for the settlement @
grievances.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-27
BIG LAKE STEAMER SUNK.
Florida Went Down in Lake Huron. Mem.
bers Of Crew Saved

The steamer florida. OF the Lackawanna
line, bound from Chicago to Buffalo with
grain and general merchandise, was sent to
the bottom Of Lake Huron, by a collision
with the steamer George ". Roby, between
Middle Island and PresQue Isle. The crew
OF the Florida were all rescued by the Roby.
which, badly damaged, turned back and ar
rived at Port Huron, Mich. 1t was very
foggy at the time Of the collision. Captain
VIM. Smith, In command OF the Roby, states
that when he sighted the Florida through
tho fog he stopped and backed his engines,
but the two boats were 70 close together
that II was impossible to avoid the crash.
The Roby struck the Florida on the star
bonrd side about amidships. hole IL feet
long was cut In that steamers wooden side.
1t was instantly seen that II was only II ques-
ton OF few minutes before the Florida
would go down. The Roby steamed along
side OF the doomed boat and took off part OF
its crew. The remainder OF the crew low
cred the yawl boat and succeeded in getting
free OF the sinking steamer They were
picked up subsequently by the Roby.
In about two minutes after the crash the
Florida went to the bottom, sinking stern
first, and breaking in two about amldships.
As 1t went down the imprisoned air in its
hull blew of the cabins and upper works.
The cargo OF the Florida consisted OF 90, 600
bushels OF wheat and about $50 tons OF mer-
chandise, mostly -four shipped by Chicago
ana western millers. Between 80 and 40
mills were represented In this item. The
loss on the cargo is estimated at about SG0,-
900. The FlOrida's valuation was about
800, 900: insured for ESQ, 900.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-27
EDHEM PASHA 70 BtPEAct ENVOY.
A MEANING APPOINTMENT.
Greek Government Hust Treat Directly
With Turkish conqusror Of Thessaly. .

II is reported In Athens semi officially that
Elhem Pasha. commander Of the Turkish
army in Thessaly. has informed the Greek
officers, who, in conjunction with the Turk
ish officers. are arranging the neutral zone.
that he Is empowered to negotiate the terms
OF peace with Greece direct
A later dispatch says: II Ia again semi
officially asserted that Edhem Pasha has re-
peated his statement that peace must be ne
go'iated with him. and is now pressing FOR
the appointment OF Greek plenipotentiary
TO conduct the settlement Of terms.
The correspondent OF the London Stand
ard at Constantinople says: THE peace
negotiations continue. II is asserted that
the amount OF indemnity will be reduced to
s,O00,o 900 lire 81 500, ,0OO), 1000 600 TO be paid
III cash 10 Iurkey,and q 900, 600 to be accept
ed 10y Russia ns part payment OF indemnity
owed her 10y Turkey.
1T is said that after the suspension Of
hos,iities, the Greeks, under rretense Of
washing their linen, crossed the bridge over
the Arta and were attacked by the Turkish
commander. who drove them back, after
heavy lighting for ten hours.
The Athens correspondent OF .he Standard
SAYS The Government and people are now
oniy nnXious for the disarming OF the irregu-
lars. and they confidently rely upon General
SmoI"nski 10 do this as soon as the cOndi-
toLs OF peace have been agreed upon. The
Greek army Is paralyZed, and news comes
from Salonca OF the dispatch OF large Turk
isk reiniorcemrnts to Thessaly. At Larissa,
4rikhaIa and Knrdi,za the Turks seized corn
valued at 900, 900 drachms
Great Indignation is displayed at the
story that Clement Harris was killed with
the hntt OF rifle because he was unable to
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-27
CHASED BY SPANISH GUNB0ATs.
Fruit Steamer Ethelred Had an Exciting
Experience.

After being twice chased by Spanish gun
boats the British fruit steamer Ethelred
arrived at Philadelphia from Port Antonio,
Jamaica.
When the Ethelred left May II, II WAS the
intention Of Capt. John d. Hart to accom-
pany her. hut he was arrested rs he was
about to go aboard. 1t is supposed agents
Of the spanish government notified the Span
ish authorities at Havana that Hart would
DO on the vessel.
The first encounter occurred of Cape
Maisi, on the trip down. On Sunday even
ing, May l6. a guuboat shot out from under
the Maisi capes and s,eered directly for the
fruit vessel. All steam was crowded on the
Etheired, when a solid shot cut the water u
half mi.e ahead OF her bows. Then came II
second and third shot, each nearer than the
others. Capt Israel kept on his course and
after another hours chase the Spaniards
gave up.
The second chase happened last Thursday
aftern ION In almost the same spot. As the
Ethelred rounded Cape Maisi u big Spanish
gunpoat gaze chase. Fol- two hours tho
chase was kept up enlirencd now and then
by Il solid shot II began TO look as II the
Spaniurds meant to chase the Ethelred into
the Derware capes, when another steam
ship was sighted aud the gunboat shcered
of.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-27
TRYING TO SAVE DURRANT.
Affidavit Made That Pastor Gibson Was the
Murderer of Blanche Lamont.

William T.. Bryant. an inmate OF the Sol
diers' homo at Montevisa. Col, made a
sworn statement that Theodore Durrant,
who Is under sentence OF death for the MUIR
der OF Blanche Lamont in Emmanuel
church, San Francisco is not guilty OF the
crime, but that Rev. George J. Gibson, pas
tor OF the church. Is the murderer. His
statement Is MS follows:
"My name is William T. Bryant l am GO
years old. ! have lived in California since
lSi9 up to March !, 1896. am familiar
with the location OF the Emmanuel Baptist
church in which Blanche Lamont was mur-
dcred. | was in the church the night OF the
murder. | saw Rev. j. George Gibson, with
II woman in his arms, in the body OF the
church going toward the south corner OF the
church. heard him say: This kills that
evidence. | know Rev. J. George Gibson
perfectly well | heard the woman groan a
number OF times rs though In mortal agony.
| make this statement as an act of juitice to
an innocent man. Theodore Durrant did
not murder Blanche Lamont, but Rev. J.
George Gibson did"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-27
ALI pEEOUHCE TURKEY.
London Newspapers Think tbs Porte's
Stand Ridiculous

The harmony Of the European press on
the subjec; Of the conditions Of peace is re-
uArkabe The seni-ofIicial papers, the
Times. the Novoe Vremya, the Tempo, the
North German Gazette and the Fremdenbat
are as one Ia th" vigorous terms in which
they deuOuuce Turkeys pretensions.
Now ihgt the last obstacle TO u speedy
aruistics Is removed by Germany. which
temporarily blocked negotiations, having
Instructed her mtassadOr at COustantino-
pl. Baron Won Shuermu-Jeltsch, to Join the
other ambassadors In Pressing upon the
port. the necessity 81 agreeing upon an
arms,icr. II can b. taken for granted that
the iunumsrab!e forms oi coercion ready 10
the hands q The powers, the sultan will
yield 10 the Inevitable within u day or two.
especially NJ the capture Of the Greek posi-
tious AT DomOkOs will 20 far 10 satisfy the
Turkish war pany. An order tele.raphed
70 Rih-m luEta TO cease hOstiI.ties probably
indicates that the Turkish government Ia
shout 10 Yield 10 the demands OF the powers.
I. IL further stated the porte IL now disposed
~ enter into negotiations TO bring about
permanent pence with Greece upon terms
le., onerOUs than ihOss which have been
heretofore demanded.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-27
DEEDS OF BRUTALITY.
Dr.. Winn Tells Of Awful Things he has
Himself Seen.


DR.. Foster s. winn, who is with the Cuban
hospital corps in the field near Havana
has forwarded the following under date OF
May 0:
The wanton destruction OF property, the
assassination OF paciflcos and the raiding OF
Cuban hospitals and merciless butchering OF
helpless Ill or wounded Cubans by Weyler's
Spanish leeions continue. | have seen
enough within the past week to arouse any
American. Myself and stafi OF native assist
ants have been On the jump day and night.
The majority OF our wounded and sick
have been compelled TO transfer to different
mountain caves for fear OF u sudden attack
upon our recent hospital headquarters.
Others are hidden securely In thickly wood
ed spots In the foothills with small escort
and q few trusted scouts.
! ride from place to place 10 attend them
as required. One OF these poor fellows was
discovered by the Spanish column OF Pizar-
ro. and when | went later to dress his
wounds ghastly sight met my view. He
had been macheted. literally hacked into
pieces By Weylers men. ordered his body
buried. Whilst looking for n spot to inter
him my men, not 30 yards away, ran upon
the shocking. disfgured bodies Of two paci-
flcos In the edge OF patch, evidently having
been murdered 10y the same Spanish column
when it had marched past their field. These
victims OF Weyiers peculiar paciiicaton tac-
tics Were also buried.
Whilst digging their graves little Cuban
boy came to me and told me 10 more paci-
ncos, neghbors OF those alrrad found, had
been killed by the Spanish column thnt
morning. With the boys aid found and
luTiel these
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-27
INCREASE IN LOANS.
Dun Argues Impfsvsmsnt In Business
From Thia

Dun Argues Impssvsmsnt In Business
From Thia
II. G. Dun a Co.'S weekly review Of trade
says:
Unmistakable evidence OF Improvement
comes In the general increase OF commercial
loans, mostly for eastern merchants, or oom.
panies. though some well-known houses In
the middle West appear with considerable
reciscounts from the South. Not for long
time have commercial loans been fully half
the whole. The distinct change gives proof
that new business has been larger than
many have supposed. Receipts OF money
from the interior exceed shipments el, 500,-
900, mostly from the middle West. Exports
OF gold have no influence and only signify
the willingness OF Russia TO pay price for
the gold needed. The excess OF merchan-
disc imports to answer demands for half q
year to come involves "A greater excess OF ex-
ports when the anticipatory movement ends
and crops begin to move, which fact renders
large outgoes OF gold less likely and gives
the country stronger position In interna-
tional markets. Meanwhile there is a con-
tinuing increase distinct, though gradual, in
the volume OF business In demand for pro-
ducts OF manufacture and considering the
time OF year, in movement OF grain and pro-
duce.
Wheat again cheated hopeful buyers and
fell nearly 4 cents, closing 81 sc lower for the
week. Corn was shade weaker Cotton
once more hopefully advanced to 75s cents,
but fell back to ~ cents, with poor support
here or abroad. Both the volume OF stocks
and the condition OF domestic and foreign
markets for goods hinder advance and later
acreage reports are better.
The iron industry has quite an increase In
new business. Part was due TO the rupture
OF the steel beam pool and the fall in price
from Sl.55 TO $l25, nominally quoted, and
some good structural contracts were at once
secured. Part Is due to better demand for
plates and for pipe, Of which one large con-
tract for Indiana fields was placed, and part
to growing needs for cars and vessels. There
Is also some increase In rods, though the
season for wire and nails Ia nearing an end,
because OF an expected pool OF rod mills
Low southern freight rates marketed little
more iron to the North, and eastern foundry
Ia slightly lower, with gray forge only &S25
at Pittsburg. The Carnegie works are now
turning out 5000 tons rails daily. nearly all
on old orders. and exports OF finished pro-
ducts increase.
Sales OF wool decreased, though still
greater than when all the mills we're busy,
but manufacturers are doing scaScely any
thing, most OF their possible demand for
months ahead have been supplied. Western
holders begin to offer at / and l}9c lower
than OF late. Woolen goods are dull, but
prices are nrm. The strike OF clothing
hands somewhat restrict the new demand.
Cotton goods are without change in prices,
print cloths still at the lowest on record and
the demand is still Indifferent, with talk Of
temporary closing OF mills ut the South.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-27
A $33,OO0,OOO FORTUNE
Pennsylvania ana Maryland Heirs Claim q
German Estate.

A New York lawyer sailed for Germany on
Thursday last to hunt up the records OF a
fortune amounting to S33, 900, 900, which, it is
claimed. was left by DR.. Henry Brosius, n
wealthy physician and wine merchant OF that
country. The fortune has been the subject
Of investigation for some time
Judge Brice, OF Louisiana. made the dis
covery while in Germany. He informed the
heirs that the fortune was there and could
be had. There were Ave original heirs who
lived at the village OF Wiliamsport, Md. and
In Pennsylvania. Some Of their descendants
still live at Williamsport among whom are
Mrs. Margaret Williams, Mrs. John W. Long,
Joseph Gnrrsh and several others. William
Albert OF Hagerstown. ono OF the heirs, will
go to Germany to establish n residence and
claim tho fortune. The Pennsylvania heirs
live In the neighborhood OF Carlisle.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-27
Cuban Relief.

The resolution appropriating $4,000 for
the relief OF suffering Americans In Cuba was
signed by Speaker Reed. The secretary Of
state has directed Consul General Lee at
Havana to draw for immediate purchase Of
supplies and medicines for the relief Of
American citizens and transportation OF such
as are without means and desire to return
to the United States not to exceed. Sl0, 900.
He was also instructed to furnish U. s. con-
suls at Cuba at his discretion funds for this
purpose. u. s. Consul Bryce at Matanzas
has been instructed by the secretary OF state
to apply to Consul General Lee for funds
with which to relieve American citizens
there,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-27
AN ARMISTICE DECLARED.
Turks and Greeks Agree to Stop Fighting
For Seventeen Days

The commanders OF the Greek and Turk
ish armies in Epirus and Thessaly agreed to
an armistice for seventeen days. Although
1t is not definitely settled. It is thought the
peace negotiations will be concluded be-
tween Turkey and Greece direct and that
aiterward. following the precedent OF the
treaty OF St Stefano, the terms will be sub
mitted to a European conference, which will
probably meet in Paris.
The correspondent Of the Associated Press
who was with the Greek army after Its re-
treat from Domokos has arrived at Athens.
He furnishes a picturesque account OF the
battle Of Domokos, fought on Monday 14th,
confirming the stories Of the heroic conduct
of the Greeks, but also furnishing conflrma-
ton OF the complete breakdown Of all the
Greek military organizations and the failure
Of their generalship. He says:
"On Saturday Crown Prince Constantine
informed the British ambulance doctors Cred
Cross society that there would be no fight
ing and they had better disband the hospital
and ambulance corps. On my way to the
front found around Lamia 10000 refugees.
miserable from three days iDcessant rain,
having no shelter except u few blankets
Women were giving birth to children on the
sodden ground, and the road along the pre-
cipitous pass was encumbered with COM
missariat trains, composed OF rickety coun-
try carts drawn by feeble horses. heard a
sad account Of the army. The men had no
tents in the heavy rains, and for days they
lay In the trenches or on the open ground.
The weather was bitterly cold, the neighbor-
ing heights being covered with snow, and
there was much fever and dysentery among
the troops"
The correspondent then describes the bat
tie OF Domokos. In writing OF the bravery
OF the Greeks, he refers especially to the
young recruits and the Garibaldians who,
"n red shirts. caps and green trousers. did
splendid work and inspired ALL" Continuing
the correspondent says:
"With the GariDadians was vivandiere
with red jacket. She iearlessly attended
the wounded under IL hot fire, and during
the confused retreat never lost touch with
her wounded until she had them safe in the
German ambulance hospital at Port Marino."
NJ. Rail-, the Grecian premier, in the
course OF an interview, said: The indem-
nifty which Greece will pay to Turkey will
be In proportion to the resources OF Greece,
and her financial position. The cession Of
territory is out OF the question. Greece can
not accept modification OF the strategic
frontier, which would render easy the the
raiding OF Greek territory by armed bands,
and which would compel Greece to main
tain numerous army in order to prevent
such incursions."
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-27
THE LATEST FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
SAGASTA SCORES SPAIN.


At meeting Of the Liberal Senators and
and Deputies in Madrid, Senior sagasta,
former Premier. made an important speech,
in the course OF which he said:
I've have 200. 900 troops In Cuba, but we
are not evea masters OF the territory trodden
by our soldiers. At the same time Carlism
Is organizing itself In the peninsula and men-
aces US with new war; thanks to the i'm
punity 1t enjoys, while the seeds OF sepnr-
alton are terminating in some OF the prov
inces.
1.-THE picture could not be gloomier. We
have war in Cuba and in the Philippines, and
we have attempts at civil war at home. The
Government is not responsible for them, but
1t 10 unfortunate In Its administration. Ee-
forms in Cuba will not solve the Cuban
problem"
Senor Sagasta severely reproached the
conduct OF the Government in financial,
political and diplomatic emergencies, and
said:
1T Is in this way that new conflict has
arisen with the United States. We wish to
know what has become OF the sixteen mil
lions OF the former loan. since eight millions
are still due the army. In Cuba no import
ant problem has been solved, and there has
been only an aggravation OF long-eXisting
evils.
"In the face OF this situation, the Liberal
party has decided to break the truce II has
accorded to the Government duri = the last
two years. The Government has existed I'M
I'll now because OF the com mplaisance OF the
Liberals Henceforth the Liberals will
throw all the responsibility upon the Gov
eminent"
The speech. which was greatly applauded,
portends stormy sittings for both chambers
Many Liberals predict that Sonora Canovas
will be thrown from power within fort
night. Political passions are thoroughly ex-
cited
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-27
A FINANCIAL CRISIS.
President and Vice President of the Bank
of Venezuela Resigned.

A financial crisis recently burst upon the
market of Caracas. European exchange
banks refuse all commercial operations. The
president Of the Bank OF Venezuela, Mr.
Naamonde, and the vice president, Mr.. San
tana. sent In their designations.
1t is said that tho government intends to
export gold in order to effect the payment
OF the Venezuelan debt, which is largely held
abroad. The cause OF this rise is the unusual
demand of drafts for Europe and the small
crop OF coffee, which will not permit draw
ing against Europe.
The commander OF the Venezuelan artil-
lery, General Gonzales. was shot dead on
Thursday, May 6, by n workingman, while
passing along the streets The murderer
tried to commit suicide, but he only sue
ceeded in wounding himself, and was drag
ged Off to prison. No reason for tho crime
can be discovered.
Dr. Victor II. Zerpa has been appointed
minister OF the interior to succeed General
Roldan. who has resigned. Congress closed
on Nav 20,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-27
TO CEASE HosrILIrIEs.
Russia Pulled the Wires in Bulgaria sad
Censtantinopis Had an Electric shock.


censtant,nepis Had an Electric shock.
Tho war between Turkey and Greece
seems to be ended at last The great battle
at Domokos, another disastrous defeat for
the Greeks, was the final clash Of the drums
and cymbHls. The white nag Of peace has
been noated over the Turkish camps and the
opposing commanders are arranging the
terms Of armtstice.
Two events conspired to force the Sultan
to cease hostilities. These were the sudden
decision Of the Prince OF Bulgar to mobilize
his army and the request OF the German Am
bassador at Constantinople that the killing
should be stopped. The German Emperor
was slow In making mp his mind to Join with
his Christian neighbors in the interest OF
peace. 1t was announced from Berlin that
the German Ambassador, Baron Won Jeltsch,
had finally been instructed to cooperate
with the other Ambassadors In the efforts to
secure an armistice.
The war was stopped, however, before
noon, Tuesday. TeIegraphic orders were
and Epirus to cease hostilities. Soon after
noon telegram from Arta announced that
the Turks had displayed white flag
There was sudden and unexpected
change In the political situation at Constan-
tinople shortly before noon. Russia quietly
showed her hand and thereby forced Ger
many and Turkey out of the game to all In
tents and purposes Tuesday night and ear
ly Wednesday morning Turkey supported
by Germany. was practically defying Russia,
France, Austria, Great Britain and Italy, In
sisting upon the annexation OF Thessaly, In
addition to huge war idemnity, and SEEM
ingly was determined TO march upon Ath-
ems The Ministers received official advices
from Sofia Tuesday announcing that orders
had been issued for the partial mobilization
OF the Bulgarian army, possibly at the inst-
cation OF Russia.
There was hurried consultation of the
Ministers. The war party was for further
defiance, but in the end pacific counsels pre-
vailed, for, at 1885 a. m, orders were tele-
graphed to Edhem Pasha, the Turkish Com
mander-in- Chief in Thessaly, to cense hostil-
tiles. The peace negotiations will now be
undertaken in real earnest and the Greeks
will most likely be spared any further hui
initiation.
The officials OF the British Foreign once
Tuesday evening confirm the report that the
Turkish commanders have received orders
to arrange with the Greek commanders for
an urmistice
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-27
Robber Shot Dead.

A masked robber held up and attempted to
rob II ear on the Stellacom electric line at
Tacoma. Wash. He produced revolver
and ordered Supt. Dame, Of the motor line,
md Motorman Wellman. to u compartment
In the rear Of the case. They complied with
nlacrity. Tho robber then compelled the
passengers to hold up their hands and com.
menced relieving them OF their valuabes.
Supt. Dame drew his gun anh fred through
the compartment door ut the robber, who re-
turned the fire. Tho robber dropped dead
with bullets through his heart and lungs.
Dame was shot in the arm, and Jewett Smith
q passenger. received o ball In the leg