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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-13
POSTAL CONGRESS OPENED.
Delegates From Fifty-Five Countries
Made a Pretty Spectacle.

The universal postal congress met on The
5th in the hall OF the old Corcoran ar, gal
le-y IL IL w@i..shhse.pp, With With 81 countries
prisns most OF those in the postal union,
represented. Corea, China and the Orange
Free State. which are now outside the pae
Of the union, had delegates present;
General Batcheller, premier delegate OF
the United States, called the congress to
order. The delegates were attired In dress
suits or full court costume. their breasts be-
spangled with glittering insignia and en-
nmeicd orders The Oriental delegates were
very picturesque in their flowing silken
robes. The Corean wore his box-llke head
gear, and the Turk his red fez. The decora.
tions OF the hail were lavish.
Postmaster General Gary delivered IN ad-
dress Of welcome in felicitous terms, inter
mixed with history Of the union. Camille
Decssert, director of posts for Lausanne,
Switzerland, the dean OF the Union, follow
ed the postmaster general with IL brief nd
dress, paying glowing tribute to DR.. Won
stephan. whose vacant desk was draped in
mourning. He proposed General q. $.
Batchcller, as president OF the congress, and
he was unanimously chosen. Mr.. Hohen,
director OF the postal union OF Berne, was
chosen secretary. II. Cali sub-director. A.
Vending first secretary and Mr. Krains
second secretary. On the part OF the United
states Colonel Chaille-Lonr was chosen first
secretary, Robert Stockwell Hatcher second
secretary and W. A. Brown third secretary.
NJ. Assault, administrator of mails and
telegraphs of France, made brief address
in eulogy OF the president of the United
States and the American government.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-13
AIR SHIP SAILS l2 MILES.
Under Perfect Control Until Propel,e,
Blade Broke

Under the auspices Of the Tennessee Cen
tennal Exposition Company, an airship
mounted half mile into the air. made a
conveyance Of the atmosphere, and sailed
away into space. True. it sailed but twelve
miles, owing to the breaking Of blade of
the propeller, but 1t sailed all right, going in
direction diagonal 10 that in which the
wind was blowing. That the airship was
thoroughly under the control OF its inventor
was shown by the fact that after reaching
height OF 500 feet he described a complete
circle and then sailed away to the west, the
direction IA which he had declared his in
taiAHKe teSng. ..a.~..--,..
The aip,hip was manipulated by Prof. A.
". barnard, who is physical director OF the
Young Mems Christian association OF the
city, under the auspices OF the exposition
company. II is cylindrical-shaped balloon,
l6 feet In diameter and AZ feet long, with
rounding ends constructed OF yellow silk
from either end, and an oaken rod reached
down to bar, to which is attached the light
net work surrounding the balloon from the
horizontal bar running lenHthwse. Nickel
bars reach to third bar, on which Is fasten-
ed a regular bicycle saddle Underneath are
pedals controlling q l0-ioot shaft, on tho
end OF which Is the propeller, consisting of
four blades, about four feet long and shap-
ed like the blades OF Il windmill. Hydrogen
gas WAS used
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-13
THE 1URKO GREcIAN SITUATION.
NEARING THE END.
War Between Greece and Turkey to Cease.
Tho Powers Intervene.

The British premier. Lord Salisbury, is o.
opinion that as n result Of the war between
Greece and Turkey all danger Of a genera
European war has been dissipated, and that
the peace Of Europe, apart from local consid.
| erations, has been placed on better basis
than ever before He recognizes the fact
now generally conceded. that Turkey in the
conflict has exhibited proofs OF strength
which none expected, and that perhaps d
better future is opening for her, but II the
Ottoman empire should collapse he holds II
will be peaceful explosion.
collective note, agreed to by all the pow.
srs, has been sent To the Grecian and Turk
lsh governments calling on them to cease
hostiiities and the Towers will arrange for
peace. The Greeks, from all accounts, were
awaiting notification OF this kind to let
themselves down rs easily and with as little
loss Of Prestige MS possible. Recently they
have been exhibiting great gallantry and
considerable military skill ia their move
ments, but the contest Is a hopeless one for
them, as they are outnumbered at all points,
and besides have exhausted their resources
In military equipment. while Turkey is
stronger than when the war broke ont, both
In men and in war material. The Greeks
have been steadily driven southwark from
'hc hhouHh pass On tne northern DOfuer;
then from Larissu. and lastly from Pharsala.
They now Occupy strong position in the
mountains south of Pharsala not for from
the pass Of Ihermopylae, The fighting In
and about Pharsala and Velestino. before the
Greeks were driven out on Wednesday, was
the most severe OF the war. The Greeks
fought bravely but were vastly outnumber-
ed, and after stubborn and bloody resistance
had TO fail back
The Greek and Turkish armies will rest In
their present positions, under an armis,ce
imposed by the powers, while the negotia-
tions for permanent peace are In progress.
Greece will probably have to pay n war IL
demnity, and will he allowed to retain its
present boundaries. but forced 10 give up all
pretentions to Crete. and withdraw its troops
from the island. The sting OF defeat may
cventtiate in the overthrow Of King George
and bis dynasty md the proclamation c a
republic, unless the powers intervene
Austria. Russia and Germany will have little
fancy for republic in southeastern Europe.
and will probably seek to prop up the exist
Ing monarchy.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-13
LONDON PAPERS BITTER.
They Think tho sSnate Should Have Passed
the TraAtY

The London papers are bitter at the re-
lection OF the arbitration treaty by the Unit
ed States senate. The st James Gazette
publishes long article headed: Free Trade
and Brotherly Love, in which it says:
Great Britain has removed every ham
pertng tarin and thousands OF square miles
OF American territory, scores Of her cities
and millions Of her citizens thrive by virtue
OF tho English market alone. Yet the senate
committee has just piled up the most
vcxatious, harrassing and impenetrable wall
Of tariffs thatan nation ever formed against
another, while the senate itself has decided
against q permanent machinery for the
penceable settlement Of the disputes. Tho
much-abused diplomats were advised that
the treaty would be accepted, but the poll.
tclans preferred to listen to the counsels Of
an ex-conv!ct and sworn enemy OF England,
who. having taken the oath OF allegiance to
the queen, spends his vacation in Washing
ton advising the senators TO hope and work
patiently for an opportunity to twist the
British lions tail. We rejoice at the new
Canadian preferential tariff for many
reasons, not the least Of which is that it re-
stores to US weapon with which to fight
our rivals in the future. Free imports at
any price deprived us of that weapon.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-13
THE POWERS INrEREts,
They Notify Both Turkey and Gr.. =.
~ Fighting.

4 collective note will be b,,,
Greek and Turkish governmep,. .
upon them to cease hostilities, on thu -
assurance that the powers will ma
the final solution OF pending dificnI,,
Austria and Germany have joipea a.
powers In proposing media,Ion e a
treece and Turkey. Gen. Smola,.t5s
treating slowly and In orderIv ,.'S 4
Almyro and Voio has been almos, aa snlo|
evacuated. S'ApIe|
The forces under prince Constant.
ed Domokos unmolested. 1t apnss,
the great massinv Of Turkish s ,roar
their movements led to u suspicioxs
attempt was being projected 10 ~ ua
Pharsalos. A council OF war was hsiatnO hss,tO
Greek camp, and it was decided 10 o',a Wy u
Domokos, which was reached at ds Ndf1
Greeks promptly occupied strong W.
on the mountain range eva,I ,GIsu|
Domokos. ''oo
During Wednesday night the Tr.A.
tipued to execute movements with
oushanking Pharsa salos, and only AZ.
st daybreak that the Greek army !. Il
tired. hai
Sir Ellis Ashmead Bartlett. who.s -,
or was detained by the Greek res 90 s.ao| "a
sumption that papers found on bos,i~ we "
after his interview with the Turks n.y.. :.
compromising character, has arrt,a1 4
was met at Piracus by NJ. Rail- tho wv
who conducted him to the lerasonre re1
qucsted Mr.. Egerton, the British my NY
not to allow him to leave the l.cat,a, 'S ~.
quitting Athens, in order to ,~eye,, ~ y
onstration. II has been decided 10 .sra J,
Vsssos to Thessaly. and Col. S,rSs.
new general staff, will replace Col W,"' W.
Epirus. Mnj. Constantinides will h. ao
Domokos.
Two transport vessels have hen se,t
Nolo to remove the few remaihInv ,rk.,
ants. The ammunition stores ami ,oaS
plies have already been taken TO Sttu. n
rumored that the few wounded G,It Y
diers who We're left at Pharsalos hsys
butchered by the Turks.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-13
COLORED PREACHER HANGED.
Protested His Innocence, but He Did Not
Deny Ccmpliolty.

Deny CcmplioIty.
The execution Of Rev. jacob S. johnson, n
coiored evangelist, for the murder of Annie
Beekman, took place in the county jail ut
Somerville, n. j., May &. A crowd surround
ed the jail during the time Of the execution,
but otherwise there was no excitement.
Sheriff Wycoif went to Johnson's cell ut
3 O'Clock and read the death warrant. At
$3.50 johnson put on black suit OF clothes
and black necktie. Then he was visited
by his spiritual adviser, Rev. John Hart He
repeated the Lords prayer. Mr.. Hart
prayed with him. Just before leaving his
cell he again protested his innocence.
johnson has continuously protested his In
nocence OF killing the women. He has
always been careful in talking to his
spiritual adviser not to deny completely in
the crime. He said 10 one OF his visitors
that those who commit sin must suffer the
consequences. Johnson's wife. who was at
first arrested with him for possible connec-
tion in the murder. but who was soon dis
missed, paid her farewell visit to him two
weeks ago. Johnson told her not 10 come
any more, as it greatly distressed him.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-13
ADMIRAL MEADE DEAD.
The Noted Naval officer Expires After
Three Weeks Hines

Admiral Meade, retired. L. S. ". who has
been i'll in Washington for three weeks died
Tuesday at DR.. johnson sanitarium There
were present Drs. Johnson and Wales. Mrs.
Meade and Miss Patterson, at whose house
Admiral Meade was taken i'll with the grip.
which was atterward aggravated by appcn-
dici,s. An operation had to be- performed
and from its effects the Admiral failed to
rally. The funeral will be held at Miss Pat
terson's home. 100 Vermont avenue and the
nterment with military honors will be at
Arlington.
Admiral NJ n q was one OF the est-known
officers OF the modern navy, saw hard ser
wee before, during and after civil war, and
cruised in all parts OF the world on import
ant naval and diplomatic missions During
the last administration he and the President
had II serious disagreement resulting from
the ndmrals criticism in an interview on the
policy Of the administration.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-13
BUTTER FOR EUROPE,
Uncle Sam Taking an Interest in the
Matter.

M, A.. .-..., .
"o '''' 'N Npo''''''h'"' 'APor'"'loh ol put
from this country was made Wednesday
from New York city, when tn. royernmept
,brorcb =, moan, sor, H.. ,ho a.-,.''I,.,,,
VA ~ ''"' y '"o "e'''u''ur"'
department shipped thrce-qnrrters OF u ton
OF out'ef 'or SAFE III Europe. The result Of
this experiments OF great Importance to the
hsfcu'tHrnl interests, as II 1t tho first step in
an eUott OF III" administration TO extend ma
tetiaIly the market Tor American butter and
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-13
LATEST NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
A SENATE SURPRISE.
The Amended Tariff Bill Reported From
Committee.

The finance committee Tuesday unex
pectedly gave out the revised tariff bill 70
publication TO prevent its being sent ou
piecemeal. In a general way the bill is
surprise, especially TO those who looked 70
the maintenance of the Dingley rates OF higl
protection.
Except with regard to the duty on lumber
which was tiied at 81 per 1000 feet. and leat
ut = cents per pound, fruits at proportion
ately higher rates. and hides at "a cents
pound and few other items fixed in order
to secure the support OF Senator Jones and
u few other senators whose votes are neces.
sary TO its passage, the bill shows great re-
duction all along the line.
In the first place the retroactive clause
making the rate collectihle April Is stricken
ont OF the bill.
The provision emphasizing that nothing In
the bill shall be regarded as abrogating the
Hawaiian treaty is stricken from the bill
This practically abrogates the treaty. Thi:
was done on the argument that all the Uni.
ted States gets in exchange for Pearl harbor
is the small amount OF duties that will be
collected on sugar, which is not regarded as
fair exchange There IL an increase Of A
cents barrel on beer which 1t is thought
Will bring in sit, 900, 900 Of revenue.
new paragraph Is inserted, fixing until
lAGuary !, 1900, a tax on beer, larger beer,
ale, pottef and similar fermentoi liquors OF
tL4i per barrel. After January l, 1900 the
tax Is to be 81 per Garre
The discount Oh stamps Is also removed
which 1t Is estimated will add S25, 900, 900
more
The sugar schedule now reads Sugars OF
above No. 16. Dutch standard, In color tank
bottoms, syrup OF cane juice and OF beet
Juice, melada, concentrated melada, con,
crete, and concentrated moiasses testing by
the polariscope above 81. and not above 3s
degrees seventy-nine huDdredths OF l per
cent. per pound, and for every additional de-
gree shown by the polariscopic test, two
hundredths OF cent per pound and frac-
lions OF degree in proportion. Sugar
above No. 1G, Dutch standard, and sugar
that has gone through nprocess Of refining,
one and sixteen hundredths Of ! cent per
pound, and in addition thereto on all the
foregoing, SO per cent. nd valoram.
Sugars not above 16 Dutch standard, tank
bottoms, syrups OF cane juice and beet juice.
meiada. concentrated melada. concrete and
conccni rated molasses, testing by the poaris-
cope, not more than 81 degrees, rs per cent.
nd valorem. Molasses testing above 40 and
not more than sc degrees, four cents per gal
Ion; testing 56 degrees and not above 70 de-
gress. eight cents per gallon.
Machinery purchased abroad for the
manufacture OF beet sugar is admitted free.
The met9i schedule is very low, far below
the rates OF the bingley bill, EXCEPT on cut
iery In which the rates are proportiora.ey
hign due perhaps to the strength of the New
England men in the committee
one OF the most important provisions in
the bill is that general clause providing that
duties on a!l articles imported from all coun-
tries which Day n bOunty shall pay mn ad.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-13
BEST BLOOD OF FRANCE.
lives Of Aristocraey Sacrificed in the Grsa
Yira

The lives that went ont in the bazar
fire represented ;he very best blood OF
France.
The Duchesse d'Alencon was one OF the
most remarkable women in France. Her
husband is the grandson OF Louis Philippe
and brother Of Comte d'Eau, whose wife
Is the heir to the throne Of Brazil The
Duchesse belongs to the ducal branch OF the
house OF Bavaria Her father was Duke
Louis Guilaume. As has already been told,
her sister married the present Emperor,
Francis Joseph, OF Austria.
The Marquisc de Galliffet was one OF the
| most beautiful women OF the Court Of the
Tuileries during the reign OF Napoleon Ill
Her husband. General Gallifret, is the hero
OF the last charge Of cavalry at Sedan. He
Is related by marriage to NJ. Raymond Sell
liere, who married Miss Livermore, Of New
York.
The husband OF Nine. de Mum has recent
ly been elected To the French Cabinet. He
is perhaps the most prominent Royalist In
France and Is lender Of the Catholic party
in the Chamber OF Deputies.
NJ. Horkier was u Russian banker and a
very prominent one.
The Duchesse de II Tour Is the daughter
OF Marshal Serrano, Of Spain.
The wife Of Edouard Andre Is said to be
among the injured. 1t was Edounrd Andre
who furnished the money that enabled Henri
Nocheiort to escape from his exile in New
Caledonia
Nine. de Ganay, vice president Of the ha-
Ear, Is the daughter Of an American. Her
mother, who Is still living in Paris. was MS.
Henry Ridgway, OF Philadelphia.
The Vicomtesse d'Avenel, whose name ap-
fenrs among those severely injured, comes
from an old New York family. Her father,
James MeNell, was q leather merchant The
OF three daughters by his third wife, all three
married the Vlcomtc d'Ayenel 20 years ago
nellie, and Augusta became the wife OF Baron
de Kienck.
The Vicomte d'Avcnce comes of an old line
of French aristocracy and is wealthy. He
has also contributed freely to some Of the
Leading Partisan magazines.
General Feyrier, who was among the
seriously injured, was formerly commander
OF the Sixth Army Corps and has the grand
cross ot the Legion Of Honor. He was also
Colonel In the Franco-prussian war and was
badly wounded and given up for dead mt
Graveotte.
The Baronne de Mackau Is the wife OF the
French politician and writer, who was form
erly an ardent Monarchist. but in 1892 rallied
to the support OF the Republic in view of the
formal wish of the country. as expressed at
the voting that year.
The NicOmtesse Bonneval is the wife OF
former Monarchist Deputy. The Comtesse
de Greiiache is the wife Of a Consci yativc
Deputy.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-13
CENTENNIAL A SUCCESS
Only Tennessee Folks Have So Far h'''i'
cd, but There Have Been 49, 200 Of Then

The first seven days OF the Centennial u
position showed an attendance Of ih"
While this was gratifying to the manaSeH'p
and citizens, the eighth day moro thHn ' ;a'
passed all expectations. Twenty'sA Iuv1 ,S.
ard admissions were registered duras'"
day and night, several Thousand more m"I
attended on the opening day, making a'"ss a%,s
so far Of 70, 500 who have attended, a'a0Is.
the Government building is no. open " y, y,
itors and the pictures OF the Par'IenOp ,'j -
not all in place. With continued ~
weather the coming week will 'aOS
creased attendance, for as yet the s''eha~l .Ialt,
has been almost exclusively from 'Oe 'r'-'
OF Nashville.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-13
Ship burned at Sea.

The ship Francis OF New Bedford, Mass,
under command OF Capt A. F. Smith, and
with crew OF 25 men, which left San Fran
cisco on the nth OF January last with gen.
eral cargo bound for New York, took Hre at
sea Saturday, and in order tc save the lives
OF those on board and the ship and cargo, II
possible, she beached on the south end of
Long Branch, six miles Lelow Beach Haven.
n J. Tho captain and crew reached shore
safely and were taken care OF by the crews
Of the little Egg harbor life. saving station.
The vessel was bu urned to the waters edge
and. With the cargo, will prove q total loss.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-13
brilliant Grsex succ :,

A stirring incident in connection with -
battle at Velestino has Just been rencr.I ", a
General Smolenski. with something a Il.
magnetic enthusiasm attributed 10 Stobss
rode along the lines, addressing the .oIi.,
ana implorinR them to remember the ,rI.
tions OF their race till the sacred soiIoi Ths
sally should be saturated with their LlooTp
need be, 1t was like nn inspiration Rs
uniformed soldiers and men. with onlv h,.
doiiers, filled with cartridges The M.
around their native attire, cheered and s5,.
ped their rifles more firmly. They cays n.
other shout OF determination and iDdunJ
In reckless. wild but sometimes search,
shell firing. The Turks fired voley .ix
yoliey steadily on their intrepid en,nr
Then the Greeks left the shel,er Of h,
trenches and charged with wild shouts M
Turks Quiyered for q momeat and rellrI.
confusion to the shelter OF The noapaa
ridges. II was brilliant Gree. succea
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-13
NAIL FOR THE SUBURBS
shallenberger Working Hard For ''''
ban Residents.

A vigorous policy Of extending mai y
lities for the suburbs Of the large c"'
far MS possible by both steam anu e'' ..,
cars has been adopted by Second A"v'u v,,,
Postmaster General Shalien0ergeh I'M
OF the big cities will be gwen malei,a M
tionai service for the outlying dIs'l'ct, S.,,h h,
citizens OF these points co-operale N" and IN
department to make 1t Il success .S,,s
statement will be welcome annVuo,i,e s,i,,e
to numerous places where feeling nV .~ d
ed that the demand Of thu suputus ~,.rx
met. Mr.. Shallenberger is giving u,Ir. ". d
careful attention, and rs an lh.'Ip pa. MI
just made contracts at Pittsoule .rlurS
additional train service to various sm s,"m III
within range of about 80 mlr. .wlt !
city whereby from one to three eAuioa,,n,kI
day will result from the use OF ac.o sasg
tion trains. Electric cars will iiHu,V 10
in future postal operations at o as. ,%ss deb
ber Of districts where the steam '0'''
touch.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-13
SHOT FO UR MEN.
Woman Who was Holding Holiness Meeting
Detied Posse
avenged.

shooting airray in which woman shot
and seriously wounded four men occurred at
Lowell, Ark, Sunday. The shooting was
done 10y Mrs. Duerlng, and the wounded
men are L. Bryant. of Lowell, and three ci,i-
zens Of Sprincdale.
The shooting was the result of religious
excitement. caused by woman known as
Mrs. i'enedict,who had been holding u series
of 'holness meetings In the neighborhood.
Mrs. Benedict gathered about her nbout 30
converts, among them Mrs. Duerling, who
deserted her husband. Citizens OF SPRING
dale decided TO run them out Of the county.
The posse followed Mrs. Benedict and Mrs.
Duerling TO house ut Lowell, where the
women fortified themselves, and when the
men arrived Mrs. puerling opened fire on
them with revolver. Mrs. Duerling
was arrested charged with attempted muir
DIR
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-13
SACRIFICED HIS SON.
Colored Preacher Carries an Abrshiza
Incident Too Far

Oscar Williams, a country colored praAs
residing in the negro settlement fogr mia
from Elba, Ala, left home about 9oco:i
Sunday morning with his lO-year.old %,
Isaac. He told neighbor as he passed Ai
the Lord had appeared to him ID
vision and commanded him to sacrifice b
boy.
The neighbor thought but little o'the Oh
mans remark for the moment, bu,GhE
hour afterward recolected that he lal ;A'
Sunday before preached on the story q
Abraham and Isanu with singular earnest
ness and expressed his willingness 10 ot,I
the Lords command To the oNteLi 'Gi
Abraham had done.
He followed the old man and came nPi
him in thicket standing over his sons irai
body, which was strapped 10 n log. Hen
bloody knife In his hand and his eyes Sr'
raised heavenward. Blood still flowed non
the boys gaping throat, which had TEA
severed from ear TO ear. When assd wy
he had done the deed the maniac lr
clared that the Lord had COMMANDED hInp
do so, and then turned and walked aWh
his neighbor being too dazed to stop him.