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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-24
DECREASE IN IMPORTS.
Business With the Island Declines More
Than 0re-Eifth.

significant report on our trade
with Cuba from 1887 to 1897, prepared
by Chief Hitchcock, of the foreign
markets section of the agricultural de-
partment, has been promulgated by
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson. The
statistics show clearly the effect Of
present hostilities in Cuba upon the
commercial intercourse of the United
States with that island.
During the last fiscal year. 1896. the
total value of our Cuban trade amount
ed to only A7,5is6lO, as compared
with Sl02, S64 204 in 1898, the year pre-
ceding the breaking out of the war.
This was q falling off of more than 80
per cent. In three years. Returns al
ready available for the current fiscal
year indicate a still further decline,
the records for the nine months ending
March 81, 1897. placing the total value
of the trade for that period as low as
sl4,926,Sl7. At this rate the figures for
the fiscal year 1897 will hardly reach
$50, 900. 900, or less than one-fifth the
value recorded for 1888 Up until the
breaking out Of the war our trade was
constantly on the increase.
our imports from Cuba have gener-
ally been much In excess of our eX-
ports to that island. the balance of
trade being decidedly against the
United States. During the 10 years
1SS1-1SS6 the value of the merchandise
imported averaged $50, 1866 per an
mum, and that of the merchandise ex-
ported only Ht,0l1,572 per annum. In
1856 the imports fell to $4O,0l1,13O, ex-
ports TO $3.50. $50. The remarkable de-
cline in our trade with Cuba from July
|. 1896. to March 81. 1897, occurred
chiefly in the case of imports. OF the
merchandise imported into the United
States from Cuba, fully 80 per cent. Is
agricultural.
Sugar. the most important of the
products imported from Cuba, amount
ed i'm value to more than 10 per cent.
of the entire imports for the decade.
The heaviest shipments on record were
in 1894. reaching in that year as high
as 2.121, ,502, 3l9 pounds, valued at $l63,-
fi. ,45. lmpOrtations of sugar We're
much smaller in the two succeeding
years. amounting in 1886 to only l,093,-
III ,3l2 pounds. valued at $24, l02S36.
Returns for the nine months ending
March 81 of the present year exhibit
still greater falling off. Molasses
imports also fell off greatly.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-24
Work for tho Unsmploysd.

Fully 10000 blackberry pickers have
already arrived at Liberty. NO.. and
hundreds of others are coming in on
every train, by wagon and on foot for
the season, which will open now in full
blast and last for a month. The crop
is estimated at 10000 crates, and will be
the largest ever known here. Never in
the history Of blackberry picking In
this section has there been such a crush
of humanity. Gambling devices of all
ruption.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-24
HAWAII READY FOR IHHEIlIOh
WAITING ON THE SENATE.
Secretary sherman Places His Signature to
the Treaty.

After years of debate and agitation
over the annexation of Hawaii a treaty
has at last been drawn up and signed
py the proper authorities of the United
States and those of Hawaii
Before the final signature of the do
cument the secretary of State was pre-
sented formal protest by the Japanese
government through its legation here,
against the consummation of the agree
ment. Tho protest Is understood to be
based on apprehension that the special
treaties now existing between Japan
and Hawaii, under which the japanese
enjoy advantages. will be affected in
juriously by annexation.
The treaty provides that the govern
ment of the Hawaiian Islands cede to
the United States absolutely and for
ever all rights of sovereignty In and
over the Hawaiian islands and it's de-
tendencies, and that these islands shall
become an integral part of the territory
of the United States. The government
of Hawaii also cedes to the Unit ed
States all public lands. public buildings
and public property of every descript-
Ion. Congress shall enact special laws
to govern the disposition of the lands
in the Hawaiian islands. All revenue
from these lands shall be used solely
for the benefit of the inhabitants of the
Hawaiian islands for educational and
other public purposes.
The Hawaiian islands shall be ad
mtted into the Union as territory of
the United States, local laws to be
passed by local Legislature, but sub
ject to the approval of the President.
Until Congress shall apply the laws of
the United States to the islands the
present laws of Hawaii are to govern
the islands.
The present treaties and laws govern
Ing Hawaiis commercial relations with
foreign nations shall remain in force
until Congress shall take action.
Further immigration of Chinese labor
crs is prohibited pending congressional
action and the entry of Chinese from
Hawaii into the United States, likewise,
is prohibited. The United States as
sumes the public debt OF Hawaii. but
with stipulation that this liability
shal il not exceed $4,000.0cO. The treaty,
before il becomes effective, shall be
ratified by the proper authorities of the
United States and of Hawaii. No ment
ion is made of any gratuity to Iiliuo-
kalani or kaiulani
Should this treaty be ratified by the
senate the island will become part Of
territory of the United States.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-24
FROM ACROSS THE SEA.

Father Kneipp, Of water-cure fame.
died in Berlin.
One hundred Spanish soldiers were
killed in an engagement with rebels In
the Philippine Islands.
Four more bodies of supposed sui
cides have been found in the Thames,
making twenty-one bodies found In
the river during the last three weeks.
The report is current that Emperor
William Of Germany has ordered the
Sultan to leave Thessaly.
The "Gaulois'' Of Paris says that 20
people were killed and 80 injured In the
cyclone which swept over the villages of
Bezons, Colombes and Asnieres.
A serious bread riot has occurred at
Matanzas, Cuba. Two thousand de-
concentrates, men. women and chill
dren. made desperate by hunger, parad-
ed the streets demanding bread. Private
residences were broken into, and groc-
cry stores looted before the local Span
ish police, with swords drawn, succeed
ed in Quelling the riot
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-24
QUEEN VICIOR|AS BIG JUBILEE.
LONDON JAMMED.
Millions Assemble to Honor Britains Sue
cessful Ruler.

Sixty years of successful reign on the
part of Queen Victoria. has brought to-
gether such vast concourse of people
numbered by the millions, gathering
Of celebrities representing every nation
on the globe and display of naval and
military power which will make the iu
bilee the most inspiring celebration in
the history of the world.
Sunday, the first day of the jubilee.
was observed in all the churches
throughout the realm of Great Britain
and also in many cities throughout the
United States.
The Queen. with the members of the
royal family. attended divine worship
at ST. Georges Chapel, Windsor. where
her majesty offered solemn thanks to
God. The services consisted of special
prayers for the queen. Empress Frede-
rick of Germany occupied seat To the
right of the Queen. while the Duke of
Connaught was seated at her left. The
scene al the church was most impress
sive and the service simple. The queen
was dressed in black except for white
tuft In her bonnet. At the conclusion
of the service the queen, with bowed
head, continued in silent prayer Then
followed n touching scene which will
ever linger in the memory of those VINO
witnessed II. Summoning Empress Ere
derrick. who bowed low at her side, the
queen kissed her on both cheeks. The
Duke of Connaught and the others of
the family followed, receiving on bend
ed knees a similar token of affection. In
many cases the recipient was kissed
several times. The queen was profound
ly moved and tears rolled down her
cheeks. Al last, and evidently with
great reluctance she beCkoned her In
dian attendant. and leaning on her
arm. passed slowly out of the chapel,
the entire congregation standing, the
soft light falling through the multi
coored windows. and the exquisite
strains Of the organ rising and swell
ing beneath the gothic banncred roof.
II was scene never to be forgotten
and thrilled all present with strong
emotion.
On Monday the Queen came from
Windsor to London, and at the Buck
ingham Palace she received the for
eign ENJOYS. In the evening she enter
tanned 90 of her distinguished visitors
at dinner. In all the streets through
which the royal carriage passed to the
palace there were many thousands OF
people. who cheered enthusiastically.
Decorations covered all buildings ana
over the road were numerous gorgeous
arches. The station and adjacent ways
We're guarded hy long lines of gaily
uniformed soldiers.
The Queen was dressed in black and
bowed slowly to the right and left to
the greetings of the millions of her
subjects.
At the reception We're present United
States Special Enjoys. Hon. Whitelaw
4
A.: Rear Admiral J. y. Miller L. : n.
and the members of the United States
Special Embassy The cnvoys wore
evening dress, with the exception of
the American officers. and the repubi-
can simplicity of their attire was -
startling contrast with the brillianCy
of the uniforms around them.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-24
Killed by a Electric Wire.

Daniel Kennedy, lineman, yl1
shocked to death at Philadelphia on tht
top of a telegraph pole at the corneid]
Otis street and Girard avenue by cm1
ing in contact with an electric if1
wire. Kennedy had been sent up n
pole to clear a ground. He caught hA
of a live wire which was not insulata|
and fell ad-foremost across hall
dozen other live wires. Death must htf1
been instantaneous, as, aside from
slight twitching of the muscles OF u
face, Kennedy's body was motlonla
The body hung on the wires fol
minutes before 1t was taken down, w
the assistance of fire truck, batJ
roa Sted
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-24
CAPITAL NOTES.

Secretary Long took part in the Bun
ker Hill celebration at Boston.
The President will be present at the
unveiling of the Logan monument at
Chicago, July 22.
a new treaty of general arbitration
between the United States and Great
Britain is being prepared by President
Mckinley and Secretary Sherman.
The blind chaplain of the Senate
Rev. w. II. Milburn. is attracting a
good deal of attention in London at
present. the jubilee Notwithstanding.
Representatives of the mint have
gone west to superintend the annual
settlement at the San Francisco and
Carson, New, mints. $60,000,000 will be
counted.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-24
Illegal Bonds.

Judge Cantrill of Frankfort, KY, has
decided illegal and void the act of the
legislature for the issue of s500,000 of
bonds for state purposes. The decision
Was rendered in case brought for the
purpose Of testing the validity of the
issue. The decision Will be appealed at
once to the court of appeals. which will
pass upon the matter If possible before
the summer vacation, which begins next
Saturday. Should Judge Cantrlll be
sustained the entire revenue legislation
of the late general assembly for 1898
will be defeated.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-24
Predicted Her Own Death.

Mrs. Abby y. Darling, SO years old, a
Clairvoyant and medium, of Provi-
dence. was found dead in the hallway
Of her home. She was lying in a pool
of blood. and when the body was dis
covered by her son, II was thought
that her death had been the result of
foul play. Medical aid was called. and
after an investigation, 1t was decided
that the woman had expired from a
hemorrhaGe of the lungs. 1t is said
that she prophesied n few days ago
that she would be found dead before
the Dupen's Jubilee
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-24
TiRhtinR LaRislatorL

The special session Of the LltIle s, ""
Ark, legislature has adjourneu'
the house shortly before ad)our,nr,s.ill
was witnessed a riotous scene " mcmI
road bill was up for hearing, anu ~sll,l %
bers jumped on top Of desks anu ssr|
like wild men. The speaker an' snl
geant- -at-arms were poweries'' eehd
several members threatened 10 "s nsr|
while one dared the speaker " ho',sI
sonal combat on the floor OF the NV
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-24
Cannot Law their Cable.

The President has refused perms-
sion to the Compagnie Francais Gable
Telegraphique to land the new cable of
that company at Cape Cod, or, indeed,
anywhere upon the United States
coast. The question that was raised
through the French Ambassador as to
the power of the Federal Government
to deny admission to the cable will be
referred to the Attorney General for
an opinion. but meanwhile the execu-
tive branch of the Government holds to
the doctrine that such landing can be
only by express authorization of Con-
orn
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-24
Sheep Scab Exists.

In accordance with the law for
suppression of contagious diseas
among domestic animals Secretsl
Wilson, of the Agricultural DepaNI
ment. has issued to the managers aa1
agents of railroads and transpor'atu
companies. stockmen and Others VII
cular notifying them that the c1n'sI
gious disease known as sheep scap'
scabies of sheep, exists among sIse
in the United States, and that
violation of the law to receive "
transportation of transport any sw,l
affected with that disease from oH1
State or Territory to another
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-24
Thraa Paopla Killed,

Joseph Mcfarland. a potter y
Crooksville, o.. and the father OF wv,
children, was overcome by heat ~,
died. Charles M. Watts, the unoe,,
taker, and David Miller, the '"ss .s,
barber, were dressing the dead m.'
when lightning struck the reslu."'sS rs I !
Miller. who had razor In his manu-, ss .
the act Of shaving the dead man, IA ID
instantly killed, and McFarlahu !
year-old son suffered a like rate A
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-24
Eillad with Ehok.

Jack Johnson, who. in company with
Ben Hanes'. took the 13-yearold daugh-
ter Of ]. NJ. Kirkland from Mayfield.
Ky. for unlawful purposes, was filled
with A buckshot by the father of the
abducted girl. No trace can be found
OF the girl. Johnson was on his
way home when kirkland waylaid him
and shot him full of holes. Kirkland
surrendered and was held over to the
grand iury
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-24
What the Greeks Must Paw.

The draft of the treaty of peace be-
tween Greece and Turkey is likely to
be submitted to the powers in a few
days. The amount of the indemnity
which Greece will pay, it Is believed,
will he 100000 Turkish pounds, the
largest amount the Greeks could pay.
1t has also been generally conceded for
some time past that the Turkish gov
ernment has given up the idea of re-
tention Of Thessaly and 1t is understood
that the changes in the frontier line will
he slight
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-24
American Seamen Only,

Secretary Long Of the navy has n
plan to Americanize the navy. A large
portion of the seamen now enlisted on
American men -of-war are of foreign
birth. In case the United States should
get into war with any foreign power
the fact that our vessels are manned
by foreigners would give rise to serious
apprehension
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-24
NeW Sugar Refinery.

Claus Spreckels, the sugar king. has
decided to erect 100000 coffee refinery
in Brooklyn. The plans for the new re-
finery have already been drawn. 1t will
consist Of a warehouse four stories high
and coffee roasting building five
stories high. Henry o. Havemeyer and
John f. Searles. the sugar magnates,
are president and secretary respective
lY of the new refinery.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-24
Presidential Nomin a atoms.

The following nominations have been
made by the President, Charles l.. Cole,
of Pennsylvania, to be consul general
at Dresden. SaXony; George +. Lincoln,
of Connecticut, consul at Antwerp. Bel
gium: Walter Schumann, of New York.
consul at Mayence, Germany; Charles
T.. Turner. of Connecticut. consul gen.
eral at Ottawa, Canada: Hector ID. Cas-
tro. of New York. consul general at
Rome. Italy; Hilary :. Brunot. of Penn
sylvania consul at st. Etienne, France.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-24
A Brave Girl.

NJ. d. Robinson, engineer of the Fall
Brook railroad, says his train was saved
from terrible wreck few days ago
by Miss Mabel Gamble, of Cedar Run,
Pa. The girf saw a large saw log come
down the mountain side and land on
the track just around curve Seeing
Robinson's train approaching she un-
fastened her red petticoat and swung
1t over her head, bringing the train to
a stop.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-24
Father Kills His Son.

Robert b. Soley, aged SO years. shot
and instantly killed his 2-year-od son.
Herbert. and then committed suicide
by shooting himself Solely and his wife
have not been living together since last
February, and the child has been with
the parents Of his wife on North Fifth
street. Soley called, as was his custom,
and was playing with his son. During
the temporary absence of one Of the
family from the room, he committed the
double crime,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-24

John S. Shriver, the correspondent of
the New York Mail and Express" was
declared not guilty of contempt in re-
fusing to answer question of the SEN
ate committee in relation to the sugar
trust investigation. The counsel for
the defense now hold that a precedent
Is established which virtually brings
newspaper witnesses within the privil-
eyed class. +, j. Edwards. New York
correspondent of the Philadelphia
Press" was also acquitted
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-24
Temporarily Insane

On the arrival of the British s'' N,
ship Scot at Southampton WIZ WIN IN,
body Of the late Barney Ba,nad nrd hel,
coroner's officers went aboard sn said an,
an inquest. The inquest was ~ ~ destI
the jury returned a verdict or,ly ~, In
from drowning while tempora"'
sane.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-24
Suicide After PRAYER.

Immediately after family prayer,
Miss Amelia Baer of Covington. KY.
aged 22 years, went into the parlor and
cut her throat from ear to ear with
her brothers razor. There was no
known cause for the cuicide. She was
wealthy popular and educated. The
coroner's verdict was temporary insan-
ity.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-24
Captured Twenty Women.

Advices from official sources at Sag
ua la Grande. province of Santa Clara.
announce that a detachment of Span
ish guerillas has raided insurgent
camps at Gustavo and Zayas, near Man
acas, capturing an insurgent chiefs
'harem" where 20 women are said to
have been found. The women are de-
tained in custody.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-24
Yankees won't Bite.

Because OF the unwllingness of
Americans to pay eXorbitant prices for
seats at the Queens Jubilee Process
sion. London spectators are said to
have lost s. 900 900
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-24
Counterfeits in a Sofa.

on the Atlas line steamer Alene.
which arrived at New York from Costa
Rica, there came a sofa guarded by
two United States secret service detec-
lives.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-24
Our Minister to Spain.

The President has nominated Gen
Stewart S. Woodford, of New York, to
be minister to Spain.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-07-16
Reasons Why Cham berIain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Rom.
edv Is the Best.

!. Because 1t affords instant relief
in case OF pain IN the s,omxch, conc
aud cholera morbus.
2. Because II is the only remedy
that never fails in the most sever.
cases ot dtsentery AMI dI4Irnoea.
3. Because II is the only iemed,
that Will cure chronic diarrnoea,
4. BecAuse 1t ID the only remed,
tnat Will prevent biiiiuus colo.
D. Because il is The oniy remedy
that aiil cure epidemicai d, sen:erv.
=. Because It ID tue only remed,
that can always be ,epend.d upon IN
Cases Of cDCleSa infantum.
Z. Because il is the mos. prcmp,
and met reliable in use for bowel
complaints.
s. Because it produces no bad re
auip.
8. because it Is pleasant and safe to
take.
10. Because it has saved the lives Of
more people than any other medicine
In the world.
Tne % aud 5Oc sizes for sale by c. L.
Mcpherson.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-07-16
Popular lovv-Pvico California
Excursions,

The Santa Fe Route personally con-
Quoted weekly excursions tp California
arc deservedly popular with travellers
who seek wise economy in cost oi
railroad aud sleeper tickets withou,
sacrifice of any essential comfoEt
About one third saved as compared
wItb first. class passage.
The Pui!mans occupied BY these par
ties are OF latest pattern and afford
every necessary convenience. A por.
ter goes with each car. and an exper
fenced agent OF the Company is in
charge. Ladies, iuvAlids, elderly reo.
pie, ETC., will appreciate this personal
care.
The Santa Fe's California line pssses
south of the region of severe sno~
storms ana Is remarkably picturesque
The daily servics is same As above
except as regards agents in charge.
For descriptive literature and Other
information, address G. T. NICHOLSON
6. p. A, Mouadnock Building, Chica
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