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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-11-18
New York Markets.

FLOUR-State and western quiet and
barely steady; city mills patents, s575
@6; winter patents, s5G5.25; city mills
clears, $5.45@5.65; winter straights, $4.55
Q470.
WHEAT-No 2 red opened up on ca,
bles and cold weather west, but eased
off on the big visible supply increase.
December, 96%@96Bc.; January, 96A %
SO 15-16c.
RYE-Quiet: No. 2 western, 5Ol4c., C.
l. f., Buffalo.
CORN-No. 2 opened steady, but re-
acted with wheat; December, 81 1860
31%c.; May 3l9S5isc.
OATS-No. dull and featureless
track. white. state, 26031hc.; track.
white, western, 26@31kc.
PORK-Easy; mess, ss.25@9; family.
sllQ12.
LARD-Easy; prime western steam,
$3.50, nominal.
BUTTER-Steady; state dairy 100
20c.; state creamery, 14@23c.
CHEESE-Quiet; large, white, Sep
tember, Skc.; small, white. September,
9Ac.
EGGS-Firm; state and Pennsylva-
MIA, 20G23c.; western, 22hc.
SUGAR - Raw firm; fair refining,
5-l6c.; centrifugal, 90 test, 3 Slice; re-
fined firm: crushed. 6%c.; powdered.
SIC.
TURPENTINE-Quie at 31631hc.
MOLASSES-Steady New Orleans, 20
0s1c.
RICE - Quiet; domestic, l%1sNc.:
Japan. 4NQ5Mc.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-11-18
INDIANA BANKS FAIL.
Three Fiscal Institutions Close Their
Doors and One Cashier Absoonds.

LEAVENWORTH. Ind. Nov. 15.-
Three banks, respectively located in this
city and at Marengo and English, with
deposits estimated to aggregate $3.50 200,
have closed their doors. il
r. H. Willett, cashier Of the Parent
bank in this city and principal stock
holder in the other two concerns has
left for parts unknown. His wife has
received letter from him, stating that
he has almost lost his mind and that he
will not return to the scene Of financial
disaster.
County officials and educational trus-
tees are sufferers from the crash. and
one death may be the direct result.
Treasurer T.. p. Brown of Crawford
county had upward Of 100000 county
funds deposited in the bank in this city.
When told of the failure, he fa.nted,
and he Is in n critical condition.
The revenue collected for school pur-
poses was all on deposit in the banks,
and 1t Is feared that all of the public
schools in Crawford and Perry counties
will have to be closed, as the trustees
have lost all their money.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-11-18
Postal Banks in a Campaign.

In the 9Th Illinois district a cam
paign for congressman is in progress
to fill the vacancy caused by the
death Of Congressman Cooke. The
sentiment for postal savings banks
is so strong in Chicago that both
party platforms pledge the candi-
dates to work for them feiected. In
a recent speech Henry S. Boutell,
the republican candidate, said:
"The people demand that Con-
grcss at its next session shall provide
for the establishment Of postal saw
ings banks under the control of the
postoffice department, and measure
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-11-18
woodford Conf.rs with More..

MADRID. Nov. l5.-General Stewart
l.. Woodford. the United States min
lister, had conference yesterday with
Senor Moret. the minister for the col
onies. ard discussed with him the pro-
hibitlon of the export of tobacco from
Cuba.
According to a dispatch from Corun-
ma. the partisans of Lieutenant Gen.
eral Weyler have abandoned the idea
OF demonstration in his favor on the
arrival of the Montserrat.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-11-18

BISMARCK. N. D., Nov. 15.-Alexan-
der Coudot. an Indian half breed; Paul
Holytrack and Philip Ireland. full blood
ed Indians, the first OF whom was SEN
fenced to death for the murder Of six
members of the Spicer family last Feb
ruary and had just been granted new
trial by the supreme court. and the lat
ter two self confessed accessories In the
murder, were taken from the county
Jail in Emmons county and lynched
by mob. The lynching had apparent
ly been coolly planned and was carried
out without break in the programme
Sudden and swift retribution was meted
out by the mob t6 the murderers.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-11-18

John Ramer's girl, staying with
her uncle, Amos Bowersox, is very
sick.
Geo. Stahlncckcr left one day
last week for Cleveland, Ohio,
where he will clerk in store.
Andrew Schambach left one day
last week to join his wife at Elk
hart, where she had been visiting
friends.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-11-18
SENSATION!
An avalanche Of New Goods
AT
F. 4. maurer's
Great Bargain EMPORIUM.
PRICES NEVER KNOWN TO BE 81
LOW.

Our counters and shelves are now
loaded with Il magnificent line of
rich and elegant Dress Stutfs, Chew
lots. Covert Cloths, Heuriettas in all
the beautiful fall shades. Hosiery,
Gloves. Trimmings. &c. &c. just re d.
ceived from New York and Phlla-
delphia.
All Best Lancaster Apron Gingham. cents
- - Blue Calico, 3 -
Light Calico. 3 "
Red Oil Calico, 4to5 -
Dark Cnlicos, 3.45&6 "
Fancy Novelty Dress Goods, only $
This is the greatest bargain we
ever had. Everybody ought to see
the bargains we have in dress goods,
styles and prices.
The latest silks. 30 inches wide, only IS cts
Extra fine novelty dress goods, IS &"
Also full line of the latest trimm-
ings, braids, silks and ribbons. Call
and see our low prices and STYLES on
these goods we know we can please
you. In our
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-11-18
CLOTHING DEPARTMENT.

will be found elegant stylish suits.
Heavy and light weight Overcoats,
Storm-coats and Every. day suits at
prices to astound you.
Mems Heavy Beaver Black overcoats, $500
Storm sito So
Boys 81 to -
Mems suits, size 35 to AZ, upward from $3.50
Boys suits, II to 10 years, for $50
Youths " for only bushcl OF wheat, sl.O0
Mems heavy extra pants. only 6Oc.
Mems over-shrts, only DC
Mems underware, per suit, only soc
Youths 81 h" l5c to 25c
Men, hats and caps can't be beat
in prices, and wear for SOC. Latest
styles and lowest prices. Call and
see our hats. Our Ladies
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-11-18
Mail Carrier Held I'm,

WARREN, Ida, Nov. 15.-The mail
carrier was held up here by lone high
wa1szn, GN &r4srsd to dismount from
he ssSss. Tas carrier was then told
to cut tia nnxH nAck open. which he did,
and the robbsY took ell Of the registered
mail aAd letters. There was about
$4,000 in CASH
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-11-18
Thursday, Nov. 1s, 1897.
Editorials.

=. ,l,.,,;aC Chinese
-, ,v,
ofoo,rso tho D;pulov l,w has
,o,b;ru to do with the return of
nro,,or;,v hut nevertheless it is
s,ronoo that tbev shouLl both come
,lopg ot about the same time.
7. ....,.. ,L,+ +bo Domocr,t;c
Il. ....o,o, v.bo ,ro rc-
wiling the Dinplev law as oppressive
and unconstitutional never advocate
Il return to the Just and ample Will
son law.
N p ..,.. o,,o,r otber
p,,,.no,;, stotomo,ts th,t tbc first
.u, rIo ,JaI-;,Io, admin,
istration was the most disastrous in
the history Of the country. No
comment is necessary.
N,nul,. Joeo;t. will soop bo g,
=. p - ,rl D:u,.,,,, l,,,
..;, ;,. ,,,,,,,,l ,,orl;,n mr.
J.,, l; :a.o..;,u 4, ro,,ouuo
week by week in most satisfactory
manner To the friends of the meas
ure.
..Tbo ro,,;rol of MI industries and
tbe commencement of nrosnerity in
all n,rts If tbe limited States were
tbe natural and necessorv results Of
tbo oct;o, of tho President and n
Ro,ubl;c,n CoprreSs - -.Jobn Shcr-
man.
According to the official reports
If tho Government comniled under
4 frec-trode Democrat, the farmers
,t tbo .o,,,,rv LOST IN docroosed val
nos ono tbors,pd million dollars =
wear during the last Cleveland adj
mipistration.
A., ooo ooo
e. :,
road locomotives in comnction with
Erol;.b co,l Uero ;s ,rotber i'm
,orton+ Anor;o,r ;,d,strv frd;,r
, f,ro;,,n morko, Euol;sb coal
cannot succe.sf,l connota with tbe
,roJucts of tb. r;cb fold. of ,bo
South
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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-11-18
LEE AGAIN IN CUBA.
Or Us.ssi 0s.srsi Returns to His Da
ties ae HavDua.

ties as Havasa.
HAVANA. Nov. 15.-Consul Genera
Fitz Hugh Lee and Mr.. Walter b. Bark.
er. United States consul at Sagua Ia
Grande. arrived yesterday afternoon or
the Ward line steamer Seguranca. They
were welcomed by the consular officials
and large company Of friends.
The insurgents dynamited a train on
the line to Sancti Spiritus. Several cars
were demolished. but fortunately only
two persons were injured.
The insurgents attempted to enter the
town of San Juan Yeras, province OF
Santa Clara. They succeeded in reach
ing the outskirts, but. according to the
official account. the garrison repelled
them, killing eight, whose bodies were
left in the streets. Several of the in
habitants were wounded.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-11-18
WRAP D9partm4lt

is now complete. Here is a bewid-
erine array of Charming Wsaps. rich
and strikingly handsome Coats and
Capes-a dozen or more styles to Sc.
lect from. The Children's Coats are
perfect beauties. We had these
made expressly for comfort and
ease. For elegance and style of gar
ments our Ladies' Wrap Depart
ment is not surpassed anywhere /;
and what is 20 your advantage, we
are able to sell at Manufacturers
prices.
Ladies' fine coats, from $500 up
Ladies' fine capes, from $l.f0 up
Misses coats, 4to IA, only $3.50
Don't miss the coats now, you can
have your choice;
A Marvellous storm of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-17
SAT DOWN ON A FIRE PLUG.

A man, evidently tired from waiting or
from an overdose OF work, walked up to a
water plug at the corner of Alabama and
Pryor streets this morning and sat down. The
man sat down slowly. as though his limbs
were tired Of him and he of them. His legs
acted as IL they had been working overtime
and did not like the Job. As the man took the
seat on the plug no gave sigh as though OF
relief, Immediately followed by yell.
This yell was of distress and it echoed and
re-echoed up and down the street. The man
shot into the air and distanced the echo in
his ascent. The huge pressure of water against
the plug had caused IL to break so suddenly
that a stream as large a barrel came ont
with the speed OF cannon ball. The top OF
the plug was knocked out and the man sat
astride Of it as he made his rapid trip into
space OF course, he had to come down, and
when he did he fell into stream of water
such rs he had never seen .efore.
There was water everywhere that man tried
TO fall, and the more frantic his efforts TO get
out the more he got in. For an instant II
looked "a IL he would be drowned, but with a
mighty squirt he cleared the big spout oi
water and gained his freedom. Once out he
did not turn to look about him, but made a
run down South Pryor street that broke al
records.
The drenched man disappeared, but the
water did not and IL continued 10 fow foi
fifteen minutes in immense quantities. At
lauta Journal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-17

The bride of pretty much every harness
has upon it rosettes, more or less ornamental
one on each sioe. placed at the ends Of the
front or brow band. These rosettes are made
in very great variety. Some are made of tin,
some OF German silver, and some OF German
silver covered with n thin sheet of silver.
Some rosettes plain, some are embossed
They sell Mt prices ranging from practically
nothing TO SO "a pair. Rosettes OF this kind
are often engraved with the monogram or
with initials. Engraved rosettes are not in
frequently seen on business harness.
There are costlier rosettes that are used on
carriage harness only, end are made some of
leather and some of silk ribbon. These are
made by hand in various sizes. and Of vari'
Gus colors and combinations of coIors. Hand
some rosettes of leather sell at So. 30 to s. a
pair, depending upon the size: the ribbon ro-
settles Mt from s. to $40 pair. Rosettes Of
this kind are not sold with the harness. They
are bought separately, as ornaments. Rib
bon rosettes costing $40 pair might. for In.
stance, be bought TO attach to the brides Of
n fine double harness costing, say SiOO a set
The sun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-17

The germs of consumP'
ion are everywhere.
There is no way but to
fight them. /.
If there is a history of
weak lungs in the family,
this fight must be constant
and vigorous.
You must strike the dis
ease, or it will strike you.
At the very first sign OF
failing health take SCOTS $
Emulsion OF Cod-liver Oil
with Hypophosphites.
1t gives the body power to
resist the germs OF consump'
ton.
sce ,na si.oo. al drusgiss
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, Nsy lors
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-17
YOUNG HERO OF '76.
Part He Played in the Capture OF
Ticonderoga.

OF the boy heroes Of the revolution, the
first and almost forgotten one was
Nathan Beman. In the spring of l775 to
lived with his father, farmer near the
village of Shoreham. which was opposite
Fort Iiconderoga.
Farmer Beman WAS an American, de-
voted to the cause. Being Of rowing
disposition and fond OF play, Nathan bad
often crossed the lake and formed the ac-
quaintance Of the boys whose fathers
composed the garrison.
The little fellows had fine times under
the walls of the fort, and every now and
then Nathan went inside and saw how
things were moving along there.
In the month of May, Ethan Allen, at
tho head of the famous Green Mountain
Boys, came up through the forest TO sur
prise and capture, If possible, the fort
and its garrison.
The expedition with which Benedict
Arnold was connected was composed OF
three divisions one Of which was to cap
ture some boats at Skenesboro and send
them down the lake TO Allen and his men,
who were to get them at Shoreham. But
when the renowned Green Mountain
leader reached the latter village in night
time, not u single boat awaited him.
This was bitter disappointment, for
A lien had but s3 men with him. and his
position was one of great hazard 1t
looked like madness To assan with this
small force an armed place like Ticon-
AL Aa,,
to remain idle.
"We can't wait for boats. my boys" ex-
claimed the intrepid Allen. we must
assault the fortressW
In looking for a guide the Vermonter
founu Farmer Beman, who, as soon as
he found out what was vented. said:
"wby not take my BOY? Nathan knows
all about the fort. He's been all over it,
and knows the location OF every rathole
inside and out p" sH
The suggestion delighted Allen, and
little Nathan was called In and ques-
toned.
"Ill 20, SIR" he said at once. II know
tie way to Delaplace's quarters, too, If
you would want to find him.
Delaplace was the commandant, and,
of course, the very person whom Allen
wanted.
The spoil that fell into the hands of the
victors amply repaid them for oil the
dangers they had faced and the fort re
mained in the hands of the Americans
until many months later, when it was
abandoned and dismantled by General st.
Clair.
The little party crossed the lake in such
boats as were at hand The oars were
dipped silently in the starlit water. and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-17
A MILLIONAIRE'S FREAK.

Mons Blanc, the founder Of the Casino at
Monte Carlo, which really means Monte Car
10 itself was very eccentric. IL he had ever
been young there is no record OF the fact, for
he is always described as n little old gentle
man, clad IN a long coat. and walking with
the aid OF yellow cane, without which he
was never seen during his waking hours
Though enormously wealthy, says the Lon
don Mail, he was excessively thrifty in triding
matters, and would haggle like an old clothes
man TO save franc on articles for his per
sonal use, though he thought nothing Of ex
pending hundreds OF thousands of francs in
identifying the Casino and the miniature
city.
He was never known to play mt the tables,
excepting on one occasion, and then il was a
somewhat costly experience.
While on VISIT 10 the Wiesbaden Casino
with Mre. Blanc, he was In" the habit Of ac-
companying her on morning stroll each
day. During one of these walks madame
complained of the heat of the sun, and re-
quested her husband to buy her parasol.
Accordingly the two entered the shop, where
madame selected very pretty article, worth
80 francs-about f34s.-which NJ. Blanc, with
a scowl and muttered grumble paid.
When the Casino was opened at noon great
was the astonishment of the croupiers and
the visitors to see NJ Blanc place two louis on
the red at one of the trente ct Quarant tables
The attendant hsstened 10 get him chair.
but this he declined, ing he was only go
ing to remain a few minutes. When the cards
were dealt he won, and, taking up his win
nines, left the original stake on the table. For
second time he won, and had now got back
the price of the umbrella. But not content,
he vcntured another two louis, which this
time ne lost. Somewhat annoyed at this, the
founder of the place doubled the stake and
won, thus getting back the cost of the UNI
brella again.
Determined however, 10 regain his two
louis, he staked them again, only 10 see them
raked in By the hank. Thus he kept ON win
ming and losing but never able to recover the
two louis, till at last he found himself
twenty five louis out, all the gold his pocket
book contained. thousan nd frame note he
had was quickly changed and swallowed up.
Then. becoming exasperated, he cashed his
check for "A large sum, and. sitting down,
commenced the battle in earnest Hour after
hour passed, but M. Blanc, his eye fixed on
the troacherous pasteboards, never budged
from his post. He kept planking down
heavy stakes until the last deal was declared,
when, calmly rising he seized his yellow cane
and made his way through the gaping onlook
ers into the open air.
On reaching home he found Nine. Blanc
playing patience" with a pack of cards. the
offending parasol being on the table.
Madame" said the old gentleman, do
you know what thing has cots mef''
Mais .oui, mon ami 1T cost you eighty
francs"
Madame" rejoined he, you are mis-
talSenv / have just paid the bill-9l, 600
francs
Madame's sunshade had cost no less than
G36s0.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-17
SAIL POWER IN THE NAVY.

The modern battleshp has no sails.
little forts at their top. 1he cruisers,
too, either carry no sail at all or, like
ocean steamships, only enough to steady
them in a sea. The cruisers. like the
Chicago. that were first built for the new
navy compromised between the idea of no
sail power. OF the modern warsnip, and
the composite Of the old war vessels
which used their sails ton cruising and,
In deed, could not carry coal enough TO
permit of more than three or four doys'
stcsming. But these earlier cruisers
have now been overhauled a nd stripped OF
their sails, and dcpond upon steam
alone for motive power.
On the eunboats, like our Newport aud
its sister snip the Annapolis, however,
sail power is again in evidence and fore
and aft seamanship IL demanded of
officers and crew as of yore FOR their
size these little craft spread a tremendous
lot OF canvas and IL Is designed for use
instead OF their steam as an auxiliary
cruising power. They can 90 on long
cruises without bothoring about the coal
question. Their yacht.like models give
them u speed of a. high as twelve knots
under sail and they are altogether useful
little crafts for the miscellaneous service
that the country requires a. they are
original In our naval equipment
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-17

no one spoke above "A whisper. Morning
was near at hand, and so much precious
time had been lost that every moment had
to be put to use
When the patriots reached the opposite
shore their commander turned to Nathan
Beman and laying his hand upon his
shoulder, said quickly:
Were ready now. Show us the way
to the sallyport.
Guided by the farmers son, the noun
taneers moved toward the fort, and, COM
ing suddenly upon q sentry, heard the
swapping OF his fuse lock, and saw him
run through covered way within the
up at Allen, and the soldiers sprang
after the guide and made their way to
the parade ground unopposed.
The enthusiasm of the patriots now lrlks
forth in sounds of victory, which reaching
tho ears of the British soldiers, caused
them to spring from their pallets and
rush from the barracks, only to be made
prisoners as they appeared. Never was "a
surprise more complete thanks to Nathan
BemaD.
Wnen Allen had secured most OF the
garrison he asked the boy 90 show the
way to the oommandant's rooms, and the
two were soon running up the steps lead
ing to them. Bang Bang went Aliens
sword against the colonel's door, and q .
British officer hurried out of bed to an
swer the demand. Lake George Mirror.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-17

Secretary Cages scheme for postal saw
ings banks naturally does not meet with
much favor in the East, whore, IL may
be said, there is no popular demand for
them. Our savings institutions are not
ably strong and perform their service
with unexceptionable fidelity and with
profit to depositnrs. In the West there Is
an undoubted sentiment in favor OF gov
eminent savings banks which may prob.
ably DO traced to the strong tendency to-
ward paternalism in whatever form. 1t
is to be noted that the proposition of the
secretary OF the treasury. while only an
outline and suggestion, does not hold
out promise OF large interest on deposits
but makes its chief plea on the ground Of
security. In the East, at least. our saw
ings institutions furnish security and
big interest as we'll.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-17

Football interest now awaits the Prince.
ton Yale game next Saturday The Tigers
have yet to be scored against, from which
point Of view they stand first among tho
teams Their own score is second, Penn.
sylvania having the highest, an unus-
ually largo number of games having
given the latter team an especially favor
able opportunity. Princeton has not
met Brown, and so comparison with skill
against our own fine aggregation cannot
be made. Indeed Princeton has, with one
exception, met an entirely different list
Of teams from Yale That exception Is
the Indians which scored nine against
Yale while they failed to score against
Princeton. Ihe latter, however, only Sc
cured Is against the Indians while Yale
won out with "a Except for this example
there IL nothing on who TO base the
chances Of the rivals 10 advance OF their
meeting.
AS TO the outcome OF the Harvard and
Pennsylvania meeting there is an almost
equivalent lack OF anything In the rec.
ords Of the season TO base judgment. OF
the teams they have respectively en-.
counfered only three, Brown. Wesleyan
and Dartmouth have been met by both
and all Of these failed equally to score in
both cases Altogether the conditions of
interesting sport In next Saturday, :
games at philadelphia and New Haven
are particularly strong