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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-10
CLEVELAND REFUSES AN OFFER
Declines to be Counsel for Venezuela in the
Boundary Arbitration.

Ex-President Grover Cleveland has de-
clined an urgent invitation to become one Of
the counsel for the Venezuelan Government
to present the case OF that country before
the tribu nal OF arbitration which will deter
mine the true divisional line between Venez-
uela and British Guiana.
On the death OF j. J. Storrow, who served
in the capacity Of legal adviser when nego-
tiations were pending for the reference Of
the question to arbitration, II became neccs-
sary TO secure the services OF lawyer whose
high standing and prestige would strengthen
Nenezuela's presentation. President Crespo
wrote an autograph letter to Mr.. Cleveland
and forwarded 1t to him by special messen-
ger, W. l.. ScruGgs, special counsel for Ven
ezuela. He took the letter to Princeton and
delivered it in person to the former Presi-
dent.
After giving the proposition due consider
ation Mr.. Cleveland in turn wrote an auto
graph letter to President Crespo. in which
he thanked him for the offer, but said it
would be impossible for him to accept it. In
assigning reasons for his declination, Mr..
Cleveland said that in view Of his we'll
known friendship for Venezuela, and his be-
lief that right Is on her side OF the contro-
versy, rs shown by various official acts and
representations during his service as Chief
Magistrate he felt that 1t would be mani
festly improper for him to now perform
service for the country he had championed
and accept compensation for so doing.
he position OF counsel will be rendered
some other lawyer Of prominence and recog-
nlZel standing.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-10
FOREIGN ITEMS.

battle ship OF 1000 tons is to be bull.
for Japan In England.
The British steamer Aral, from New York
to Dover, collided with the schooner Pearl.
The captains wife! and two Of the crew were
drowned,
During parade at Berlin, In which the
Emperor and Empress participated, they
were hooted and not cheered by the German
populace.
Chulalongkorn l, King OF Siam, will visit
the United States. He will sail from Lon
don in his own yacht, Immediately after the
jubilee festivities.
Floods in Southeastern France have
caused the loss OF s2,O0o,00p worth OF prop
erty. Four thousand factory employees are
thrown out Of work.
President Faure OF France ia about to visit
Russia. Emperor William. Of Germany, is
desirous OF sending a fleet to salute the
president, but the French object to this plan.
Five million people wish to see the jubilee
procession In London and no more than H.
100000 can possibly be accommodated.
Consequently the queen Is nervous, fearing
Il calamity.
The Irish National League OF Great Brit
ain requests Irishmen to take no part In the
coming jubilee celebration. 1t is asserted
that Ireland has received no benefits what
ever from the reign OF Queen Victoria.
In the chamber OF deputies Mt Paris
Gerault Richard shouted for ''Revolution"
and was forcibly elected The revolutionary
cry was loudly applauded by the Socialists
and the house adjourned in upro8r.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-10
IHf M|uT|A HlS OVERPOUERED.
A NEGRO LYNCHED.
Troops Fire Into an Angry Hob at ur
bana, Ohio.

"Click" Mitchell, a negro, who assaulted
Mrs. Gaumer. at Urbana, Ohio, a few days
ago, confessed to the crime and was SEN
fenced to twenty years in the penitentiary
June 8. That night u mob surrounded. the
jail. Two companies OF militia were called
out. At 1880 o'clock the mob advanced on
the jail, and for two hours the jail was sur
rounded by bowling mob Of at least l, 900
to /, 500 people. Twenty rounds were fired
by the militia. The volley resulted in Harry
Bell being shot through the head and killed
instantly. A young man named Hagins was
shot through the body and killed instantly.
Dennis Crancey, Of Urbana, was shot in the
right foot. Dr. Charles Thompson, OF North
Lewisburg. received slight wound on the
forehead. Wesley Bowen of Cable. was shot
in the hip and died shortly after. Ray
Dickinson. living near Urbana, way shot In
the shoulder. Ray Mcclure, OF Urbana. was
shot through the muscle Of the right arm.
August Weiser who was standing on the
street, received slight wound ON the face,
and John Wank was shot In the foot.
The mob broke into the jail, secured
Mitchell. and strung him up to tree in the
court house yard. Every one who could
took part in the work. and no attempt was
made at disguise. The military offered no
resistance in view OF the feeling against
them
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-10
CAMPOS HAS BEEN CALLED.
Queen Regent Of Spain Hastily Sends for
Cuba's Former Captain General

The resignation Of the Spanish cabinet and
the general state Of political uneasiness alb
sorb public attention. cabinet council was
held the queen regent presiding The re-
firing premier, Senor Canovns del Castillo,
made a long statement regarding Cuba, the
Philippine Islands, the International situation
and the relations between Spain and the
United States, which led to his resigna-
ton.
Her majesty declared herself satisfied
with the explanation Of Senator Canovas,
and begged him to continue the government
until the crisis was solved.
Senor Canovas, after the council, said the
queen mad asked him to telegraph Marshal
Martinez de Campos, asking him to come to
Madrid, and that the latter had replied that
he would arrive here tomorrow. Senor
Canovas added that n solution OF the crisis
would be difficult. and depended upon the
conferences between the queen regent, Gen
eral Campos and Senior Scgasta the Liberal
leader. 1t is said the latter Is prepared to
apply extensive reforms to Cuba through tho
instrumentality Of General Campos, who, it
is believed. will shortly succeed General
Weyler us cap,ain-general OF Cuba
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-10
SPANISH CRISIS.
Government xnoeksd Out BY the fis
of Tstuan.

VA A0boous
The premier, Senior Canovas del Castillo,
has rendered to the queen regent the resis-
nation Of the cabinet, owing to tbe difficulty
the ministers experience In carrying on the
uation caused by the refusal Of the Liberals
TO take part In the deliberations Of cortes.
This attitude OF the Liberals Is due TO the
personal encounter between the duke OF Te.
tuan, the minister Of foreign affairs, and
Prof. Comas, a Liberal senator, on May 81,
VIII en- the duke slapped the face OF the sena-
tor and knocked him down after heated
debate on the Morgan belligerency resolu-
tion adopted by the United States senate.
The Madrid correspondent Of the London
Times says:
1.-THE queen regent has accepted the resig-
nation OF the cabinet OF Senior Canovas del
Castillo. 1t has caused a profound sensation.
Before taking this step her majesty begged
Senor Canovas to remain In Office until to-
morrow In order that she might have another
opportunity TO consider the matter in
council. but this only meant that the resigna-
tion would be accepted Senor Canovas
rendered his resignation because he could
not again undertake to re-establish his re.
lations with the Liberals He preferred to
leave the crown full liberty to decide as to
the best solution. Both houses OF the cortes
voted without debate the financial supplies
necessary to enable the cortes to adjourn
sine die. ard granted authority for the issue
OF treasury bonds and the contraction OF
loans guaranteed by the Spanish treasury to
cover expenses OF the wars in Cuba and the
Philippine Islands with a special lien on the
revenues OF Spain OF the Cuban war loan.
'The queen regent then signed the decree
suspending the sittings, whereupon Senior
Canovas Immediately rendered his resigna-
tion.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-10
COKE PLANT PROJECTED.
Every Arrangement Made for . Great
Concern.

An extensive new coke plant is to be built
on the McCreary farm In the vicinity of
ioungwood, Pa. About $50 ovens will be
erected at once and some 800 men will find
steady employment. The recently incorpor-
ated Southwest Connecting Railroad Com
pany will in II few days begin the construc-
tion OF IA sing,e track line from Beatty, on the
Pennsylvania Railroad, TO Traugar, on the
loungwood branch, a distance OF seven
miles. The new railroad will be passenger
and general traffic line. but the ultimate pur-
pose Is to transfer the coke to be produced
ut the new plant. The cost OF the construc-
tion OF tho railroad IL estimated ut Sl50, 600.
The new road will have Is own rolling
stock. The route for Eastern shipment will
be shortened about IS miles. Several hun
dred men have been engaged for the build
Ing Of the road.
The McCreary tract, upon which the coke
plant will be located, contains 1856 acres and
Is underlaid with an eight-foot vein of the
best coking coal. One OF the finest coke
plants to be found in the region will be built
There will be 40 double tenement houses and
other buildings erected.
The incorporators OF the road are princi-
pally Pittsburg men, among them Charles T.
Speer. President OF the First National Bank.
and John w. Wilson, Of Pitsburg Mr.
Speer is President OF the company. The
coal tract was purchased for go, 000
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-10
THE LATEST FOREIGN IH1ElAeENct.
ANGEL AND THE TURK.
Objections to the New Minister withdraw
ty the Porte.

The objections OF the Sultan to receiving
DR.. James b. Angel, Of Michigan, as minis
ter Of the United States has been withdrawn.
The state department was so notified by Mr..
Terrell, the present diplomatic representa-
tive OF the country In Constantinople. Mr..
Terrell has sought from the first to disabuse
the minds Of the Turkish authorities OF
prejudice against DR.. Angel. II was he VINO
notified the state department OF the feeling
OF the porte against the new minister. which
brought forth an explanation from DIR. An
gell that was transmitted to Turkey through
this government.
The principal complaint OF the porte
against DR.. Angel was based on an erone-
GUS idea OF the Congregational church. Of
which the porte understood Dr. Angel was
IA member. The representations made TO
the Turkish government, Mr.. Terrell says,
were that the Congregationalists were a
poli;ical-religious body. likened by the
Turks TO the Jesuits, and that had designs
ON the welfare Of the Sultan's empire. The
Sultan was therefore advised TO object to re-
ceiving rs the representative OF a friendly
foreign power man who was member OF
and in sympathy with, II not actually con-
cerned in. body that was working against
his interests. This and the other objections
were explained away by DR.. Ahgel and
Turkey is now willing to welcome him with
Ottoman cordality
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-10
THE END IS NOT YET IN SIGHT.
CUBAN WAR WILL CONTINUE.
suOh Is the Opinion Of Special Commission
er Calhoun to the Island

o "The Spaniards say that war is over. The
CIbans say they will continue to fight The
Spaniards claim that the Cuban army is d.
minshing. The Cubans deny this statement
There is nothing bu. a war OF contradic-
tion."
SO spake Special Commissioner Calhoun.
who has Just returned from Cuba. whether
he had been sent to investigate the cir
cumstances surrounding the death OF DR..
Richardo Euis. Ruis was an American. who
II has been charged was murdered in Span
ish prison by the order Of Col. Fonsdes ula.
'Ruiz died in n CELL" said Mr.. Calhoun.
"He remained there till his death and no one
saw him save few Spaniards. When his
body was taken out OF his cell II was seen
that there was bad wound on the head. II
WAS impossible TO secure proper witnesses,
although the Spaniards to all appearances
triod to be fair. After a few days | came 10
the conclusion that II would not be possible
to get at the naked facts.
Regarding American prisoners In Cuba
Mr.. Calhoun said that ne visited number
OF them and found that they were being well
treated while he was in Cuba.
"Gen. Lee, he said, 'is taking very ef-
fective measures for their protection. In
fact, he is looking after the interests OF ali
Americans down there with great zeal. No
mhu Coulu uc lnOic 10y IA VI pailiotiS III this
respect
Mr.. Calhoun said that he found very few
native Americans in Cuba who were in ac-
tunl want. There were a considerable num-
ber OF nn,uralized Americans there, and
Gen. Lee was looking after them.
Mr. Calhoun did not see General Weyler,
although 1t was previously arranged that
the captain general would so to Havana.
He In no way took personal cognizance OF
the special commissioner presence in Hav-
ana although Mr.. Calhoun was there in an
official capacity from the United States gov
ernment and IA the personal representative
OF the president of the United States.
Marquis Ahumada, Mr.. Calhoun said,
treated him with marked courtesy. The
Spanish officers received him with blare Of
,rumpets and a blaze OF apparent hypo-
crisy II was carried so far that the COM
missioner had to cry enough, and then the
Spaniaris felt injured. Mr.. Calhoun told
them plainly he was not there to be wined
and dincd.
The devastation Of Cuba, Mr. Calhoun de-
clared. was terrible. Unless the war was
quickly terminated, absolutely nothing would
be left OF the interior Every business man
who has survived on the island is praying
for the termination OF the war. They are all
nearly ruined. The Spanish planters, of
course are loyal to the government. but
they are disgustcd with the trend Of affairs.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-10
New Plan for Cuba

Senor Dupuy de LONE, tho Spanish Minis
ter to this country, has presented to Secre-
tary OF State Sherman II new plan for the au-
tonomy Of Cuba, just agreed to by the Span
ish Government. secretary sherman has
given the proposed plan careful consider.
alton and approves 1t, and will use all his in
fluence and that OF the Department OF State
TO induce the Cuban leaders to accept the
proposal OF the Spanish Government for the
settlement Of the pending difficulties
The proposed plnu for Cuban autonomy in
brief is as follows; Spain is willing to give
the Cubans 81 delegates TO the Spanish
Cortes, with the provision that seven OF these
delegates are to represent the trades and
commercial interests Of the island.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-10
SWALLOW FOR TREASURER.
Pennsylvania Frohibitionists Nominate thu
Fighting Preacher.

With more enthusiasm than Pennsylvania
Prohibitonists have manifested in recent
years, the 249 delegates at that party's state
convention in Altoona, nominated for State
Treasurer Rev. DR.. Siias G. Swallow, of
Harrisburg, editor OF The Pennsylvania
Methodist, and for Auditor General, W. W.
Lathrop, of Lackawanna county. Both
nominations were made by acclamation. \
regulation Prohibition platform was adopted
and over $4,000 was raised toward the cam
paign.
Rev. Richard II. Gilbert OF Huntington,
presided over the convention, and there were
u score of vice presidents. The business was
concluded promptly and tho convention clos
ed early.
After the convention adjourned, the State
Central committee met and appointed the
following executive COMMITTEES: Chairman,
Charles H. Jones, Philadelphia; secretary.
George Hoffman, Montgomery county; trea-
surer, Clcvan Dnges. Lycoming county; 5.
W. Murray, Northumberland; A. q. Thmas-
son, Lnckawanna; Hiram DeWalt, Philadel-
phin; Elisha Kent, Mckenn; George G. Nor
gan, Montgomery; John ID. Gill, Venango;
J. T. Mansell, Lycoming: Homer J.. Castle
Allegheny; i. Ii. Engc, Dduphin; DR.. T.. NJ.
Johnson, Lebanon; William MacPoak, Wash
ingtOu.
The mass meeting in the evening was large
ly attended. Address were made by National
Chairman Dickic, Rev. G. $. Mead, Quincy
Morrow, Rev. DR.. Swallow and Mr.. Lath-
rOp.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-10
SAFE COULD NOT BE OPENED.
Even an Expert Labored "a Hours With.
out Effect.

A safe, designed to resist the efforts CT
robbers, received very satisfactory test in
Chicago.
1t is fastened to the floor OF the car, and
not even the express messenger knows the
combination 10y which it may be opened.
This knowledge Is intrusted only to the ex-
press agents stationed at different points be-
tween New York and Chicago which ordi-
narly consign large sums OF money
Night Agent Harpe was greatly surprised
upon going to the safe which contained
500, 600 to find that the combination would
not work. Day Agent Vadican was sum
moned from his home. but he also failed
Telegrams to those points ut which the safe
had been opened proved that 1t had been
successfully operated ~ far as Detroit, but
somewhere between Detroit and Chicago the
mechanism had become disarranged.
A safe expert was called In. and he began
work on 1t at dawn Saturday and labored
ali day and all night. He was still ut work
with bit and drill, when delayed letter ar
rived from New York containing the new
combination.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-10
HAWAII AGAIN IN TROUBLE.
Diplomatic Relations May be Severed
With Japan.

The immigration question has caused q
serious rupture between Japan and Hawaii.
Officers on board the japanese cruiser Mani
wal, now at Honolulu, state that n second
man-ofwar is now enroute to Honolulu. and
that n third vessel is about to depart from
Yokohama for tho islands.
Mrs. Shimamura. wife OF the Japanese
minister, has arranged to leave for Japan
June D. The intended departure caused Il
rumor in Honolulu to the effect that the
minister would soon follow her He admitted
that he was not satisfied with the answer of
the Hawaiian government in regard to the
immigrant controversy, and he gave close
friends TO understand that unless n reply
satisfactory to him were made he would de-
part for Toxic, thereby seyering diplomatic
relations between japan and Hawaii.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-10
PEOPLES PARTY MEETS.
1t Adopts a Platform and Nonin.ai
Officers.

The Pennsylvania state cOnvehaoa 4
Notional Peoples party was held IN AIN
40 delegates, representing 10 Coul,le',
present. Judge Stevenson ,oi AIIegasnl
elected chairman.
The following ticket was nominated 1
conventions: For state treasurer, Dr. II
Ayers, of Columbus, Warren cOuGtyas,
general, DR.. c. l.. Taylor, Of PhiIAl.
state chairman, Charles NJ. Miller, d
vile, editor OF the "Sledeehannsi
state organ Of the Populist party.
The platform adopted fayors an An
policy, including both financial ald
systems. 1t ceusures the presentas1
minlstration for extravaganza An|
creation OF useless offices. The a'eI
tions are denounced as having been SCI
Gus, while public schools suffer io' app
ations. Mention Is made IN The q
about favored banks holding state q.
and paying no interest, and recCnne|
change. Official salaries should per]
to correspond with the wages lai III
inGmen. They urge all county ahd Is
ganizations to their duty ots,anlIliY VI
organizations until It's just principles
grated with the public law. Inc
ends by appealing to the cllizel' wy
prosperity to vote with them th'' 'aA
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-10
GLAD NEWS FOR APPLICANTS.
Democratic Postmasters Will Not All Serve
Their Full Time.

The rue ann ounced shortly after the nd-
min!s,ra,ion assumed charge. that post
masters would be allowed TO serve out their
Iul term unless removed for cause, has been
modified, and 1t Is expected that wholesale
appointments TO postoiiic-s will be made
.oon. II was officially announced that the
President and the Postmaster General will
consider as having expired all postoflces
which are due TO expire between now and
July 10.
IL is understood that the ma.ter was dis
cussed ana the decision reached at the
Cabinet meeting. The reason assigned for
the modification OF the announced policy Of
the administration Is that II is the desire OF
the PostOiilce Department to Ill as many Of
fees as possible before the expiration OF the
fiscal year, July /, in order that accounts
may DO begun with q new quarter.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-10
A Feat IN Photography.

William A. Eddy, OF New York. has just
taken the first double photograph In mid air
that has ever been secured. He did this
with special apparatus, after year Of study.
by this invention 1t will be possible to take
from mid air n perfect photograph Of the
entire horizon line. With such an apparatus
Eddy claims that photograph can be taken
at sea, which will show q ship approaching
when It is 10 miles beyond the horizon line
az seen from a ships deck. The inventor Is
confident his apparatus can DO used to great
advantage In case OF war. The photograph
was taken with two cameras, but ills pro-
posed to arrange eight, so that they will pho
tograph the entire horizon at once.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-10
CHLORINE FOR DIPHTHRRIA.
Jersey City Board OF Health IL Testing

The Board OF Health Of Jersey City. at the
suggestion Of and at the personal expense Of
ex-United States Senator Mcpherson. is test
ing tho chlorine treatment for diphtheria,
by inhalation, as given to the medical world
by DR.. Bracelin. in the published formula In
the medical journals OF the country. Mr.. J.
j. Russell, Of Chicago, has been co-operat-
Ing with the health officers and physicians
In applying the new remedy, the contention
being that 1t is superior to the anti-toxine
given TO the medical fraternity through the
German specialists.
The daily papers print in detail the results
OF the official tests now being made, and
cite that several remarkable cures have been
made where the anti-toxne remedy had
failed. John ID. Crimmins. OF New York,
has made nm offer to supply certain OF the
New York City hospitals with the chlorine
for experimental purposes, but thus far they
have declined, on the ground that they are
entirely satisfied with anti-toxine treatment.