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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-04-01
A PECULIAR MEASURE.
A Bill to Employ Tramps at the Expense Of
the Government.

Senator Quay introduced by request Of
Mrs. Adams Blanca Miller, Of Philadelphia,
a very singular bill. 1t provides that when
large numbers Of citizens ARE abruptly
thrown out Of employment during either
peace or war. and are deprived Of the usual
means Of subsistence. the President shall be
empowered to recruit or conscript them. to.
gether with ali so-called tramps or idlers.
into the service of the government, in like
manner and on like terms rs the infantry Of
the army, and for successive periods of not
less than six months or more than three
years ut a time. These recruits or conscripts
are TO be employed by the Secretary of War.
unless Congress shall otherwise specify, in
the construction Of light houses, forts, post
Offices, post roads, bridges, railways. canals,
telegraphs,~ telephones or other permanent
public works for national purposes
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-04-01
B. & O, Branching Out.

A deal il being arranged between the Bal
timore 4 Ohio and the Seaboard railroads.
by which the Seaboard will enter New York
over the Bsltim ore h Ohio tracks. The Bal
tlmore 4 Ohio is back Of the building OF the
short line from Richmond TO Ridgway. which
will reduce the distance between Raleigh
and Richmond 40 miles. Under this ar
rangement the two railroads will jointly use
this short line. The Baltimore h Ohio will
purchase the Palmetto Railroad, from Ham
let to Oberau, and from the latter places will
build TO Columbia or Augusta. II may use
the Seaboard's tracks into Atlanta. Both
the Baltimore 4 Ohio and the Seaboard will
be able TO run solid trains between New
York and points in the far south via Raleigh.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-04-01
STOPPED A PRIZE FIGHT.
Priest Entered the Ring and Gained On,
Of His ParishionsYs.

Rev. Mr.. Moylan, pastor Of st. Gabriel's
Catholic church at Hazelton, Pa, stopped q
prize fight In a rather abrupt and sensational
manner. James Kennedy and James Laugh
lin, local b~ruisers. had a dispute and decided
to fight II out. They repaired to the reser-
voif on the outskirts OF the city, where q ring
was formed and the gladiators stripped to
the skin. An immense crowd gathered, In
GLIDING many sports who anticipated a rat
thing good mill and who bot freely on the re-
suit
The referee and seconds were chosen, and
all was In readiness for the fray when Rev.
Mr.. Moylsn, unobserved, Joined the crowd.
He reached tho ringside, and before any
one could stop him he was through the ropes
Recognizing one Of the principals as . par
ishoner OF his, he used his cane ON him with
such vigor as to cause him to howl and beg
for mercy. The spectators then dispersed
Immediately, and the fight was postponed In
definitely.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-04-01
CURRENCY AND BONDS.
Congressman Walkers Plans for Reform
In tho Finances.

Mr.. Walker, OF Massachusetts. introduced
in the House on Saturday a bill to permit
National banks to issue circulation up to the
moun of their unimpaired capital without
depositing bonds, the cash reserve to be In
specie and at least one-half in gold, all specie
TO be paid on demand under penalty OF "a
per cent. interest. Another bill offered by
Mr.. Walker provides for the issue of $780,
900. 600 Of bonds under the act of January 10,
1875, running from two to ten years, and
drawing 2lg per cent. interest. The proceeds
are TO be used in redeeming and canceling
outstanding United States legal tend er
notes, Treasury notes and silver certificates.
The bill further authorizes the sale OF silver
bullion and silver dollars in the Treasury at
the market value. whenever such silver dol
lars cannot be kept In circulation as money.
The proceeds of the sale OF silver shall re-
duce the issue Of bonds to that extent.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-04-01
WE GET THE MANUSCRIPT.
Valuable Early History Of the Pilgrim
Fathers.

The petition presented by United States
Ambassador Bayard, on behalf Of the presi-
dent and citizens OF the United States, ask
ing for the custody OF the manuscript In the
library OF Fulham palace containing the
early history Of the Pilgrim fathers and their
voyage to America in the Mayfiower, was
heard in the ecclesiastical court OF St. Paul's,
the chancellor Of the diocese OF London pre-
siding.
At the conclusion OF the hearing the court
ordered the delivery OF the book containing
the manuscript to Mr.. Bayard rs the repre-
sentative OF the United States upon the con.
dition TINT the persons desiring certificates
therefrom may have them ut a reasonable
cost and also that certified copies OF the
manuscript shall be deposited in the library
of the bishop OF London.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-04-01
A SHIP GOES DOWN.
Her Crew Taken off When Almost Dead
From Exhaustion.

The steamer Ontario, which arrived in
Boston from London, brought q men, CON-
prising the crew OF the British steamer An
drosa, Captain Morgan, which was abandon
cd at sea March g, 500 miles west OF Fall
mouth, England. The Androsa left San
Francisco, October IS, last year, for London.
She sprung a leak in a furious gale. became
unmanageable and was abandoned. The
greater number OF the rescued were we'll
nigh helpless from exhaustion when taken
from the ship, as they had worked at the
pumps and at jettisoning the cargo for many
days and nights without intermission.
When last seen the Androsa was fast set
ting, preparatory to taking her final plunge
to the bottom. The lost vessel was valued at
about f25, 900, and 1t is said to be nearly
covered by insurance In English companies,
while American companies have large poll
cies on the cargo, worth several hundred
thousand dollars.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-04-01
OHIO COAL FIELD SOLD.
A London Syndicate Buys Out 10 c
for 81. 600, 900.

Papers have been signed and do .
transferring the entire Jackson counCoa
field to the ''kruger Syndicate Of London,
Limited" In consideration of $4,000, 900.
The following companies are in the consoli-
dation and transfer: Superior Coal Com
pany, the Wellston Coal Company, the
Fluhart Coal and Mining Company, the
Milton Coal Company, the Eliza Coal Com
pany, the Tom Corwin Coal Company, the
Alma Coal Company, the Tom Corwin
Mining Company, the Comet Coal Company.
the Jones Coal Company, the Emma Coal
Company, the Chapman Coal Company,
Gosline 4 Barbour, the Jackson Hill Coal
Company. Jones Il Morgan, Standard Coal
Company, Northern Coal Company, Buckeye
Coal Company and Central Coal Company.
The agent in the deal who negotiated for
the Kruger Company is Charles Fisk Beach
Of London, formerly OF New York.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-04-01
THE BUBONIC PLAGUE.
Russia Taking Active Measures to Prevent
its Spread.

The Russian government, according TO
United States Consul-G General Karel at 81
Petersburg, is acting with yigor to prevent
the spread OF the dreaded bubonic pleague
into Russia. A sanitary commission has
been created with 100, 600 roubles to draw
upon.
The number OF deaths in Bombay from the
plague for the week ending March 10 was
,290. At kuarachee, the principal seaport
tow OF Sinde, the number OF deaths for the
same period was 202. The plague is now
firmly established at Hyderabad and at Sug-
kur. II was carried into both towns by
travellers.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-04-01
Victims Of q Morocco Battle.

A body OF insurEent tribesmen in Soos, the
southsrnmost province OF Morocco, has
fallen and cut to pieces the punitive expedi-
ton recently sent there by the sultan of Mo-
rocco to quell a rebellion. The sultan's
troops were taken in ambush. A fresh force
sen; out has in turn defeated the rebels.
Eighty heads have been sent TO he sultan as
a CHASTITY proof Of the victory OF his troops.
These, with forty-three others. are now ex-
posed ut the gates OF Morocco. The 4a are
the heads OF a band OF tribemen who had at
locked the ~sultan's forces while encampcd
near the city Of Morocco.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-04-01
Died Begging q Smoke.

After enduring excruciating agonies is
night and day, George Markt died 10 p.u.
vue Hospital, New York, OF nicotine lCs.s
Ing, caused by excessive cigarette snoA-s
Young Markt began the habit In tne ut 49,
way, and after getting over the ini,ial ~,
ness. the habit grew on him fast. lpM \.
several years ago. After leaving scnoy, =
went to work In his fathers saloon, - q.
he could get all the cigarettes he wished I,
smoked as many as l6 packages q dsy. n.
few days ago his people refused to s,,. . us
any, and his mind weakened and he ~ ".
violent. He was sent to the Bellevue n ~.
pital and died, pleading to the last '0'
agettes.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-04-01
EXPLOSION IN A POWDER MILL .
Three Men Killed and Five Building 70
Ruined at Gibbstown, N. J.

An explosion occurred at the works Of the
Dupont chemical company on the banks OF
the Delaware river at Gibbstown, n. j.. and
James Hamilton. Charles Wright and J. T..
Stiles were killed. A gang Of workmen In
clearing away the wreckage were able to find
only fragments OF the remains OF the men.
Ten other employees were slightly injured.
The explosion occurred in the separating
building. and that structure, with -four other
buildings surrounding IL, was blown to
splinters. The destroyed factory was de.
voted to the manufacture Of dynamite and
powder. The shock OF the explosion was
plainly felt at points rs miles away.
This Is the second time within IL years that
an explosion has occurred at these works.
On March "A, 1884, an explosion killed six
persons.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-04-01
Proposed New Ire ATTY.

Negotiations are afoat at the instance Of
the Spanish minister for a revision Of our
treaties with Spain, particularly with a view
to Bringing the rules as to the treatment Of
naturaiized citizens into conformity with
modern treaties. II the same rule Is to gov
ern 10 the revised treaty as applies to these,
two years' domicile by a naturalized citizen
In his native country will be presumptive
evidence OF IN abandonment Of natursliza-
ton, II the Spanish minister succeeds In his
desitn . request will be made BY the Turkish
minttsr IN behalf Of bis government
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-04-01
LarReat Since tbs War.

Major General Grenville NJ. Dodge, grand
marshal Of the Grant monument inaugural
parade, says that the showing to be made by
the United States infantry, cavalry and ar
tillery on April n, will be the largest ever
seen this country, with the exception Of the
parade In Washington at the close Of the
war. The North Atlantic squadron will re-
turn to New York harbor for the spring rem.
devious on April 20, and the marines and
blue jackets will come ashore on the morning
OF April 81 and participate In the parade.
The squadron will anchor In the Hudson
river, opposite Grants tomb, and fire o
salute.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-04-01
A Pacific Coast Storm.

A terrific storm dashed Puget SOUND n
ings were blown down and = score VI "a "A
sons injured, but none fatally. VIZ ,et
blown down all along the Nor,neih a, N
coast. At Portland, Ore, the VIM n hos
time gained q velocity OF Do niles nsirdon
Signs were blown down, plate gas bIOn
were broken, and everything loose
In every direction.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-04-01
POLITICS NOT BARRED.
Partisanship Not Sufficient Proyora.lm
for Removal.

Another factor in the policy Of the FCs'
office department was announced by tIH
Assistant Postmaster General Heath. III
that offensive craftsmanship will not bee
sidered proyocation for removal unless saa.
action is shown to have been detrimen'a1
the administration Of the postal service. i.
Fully half q dozen such charges were nav
to Acting Postmaster General Heath, incaa
ing the offices at Hastings, Neb., where sf
ator Thurston made complaint, and al ~,
land, Illinois. Every case, however, isc1T !
the essential requirement Of Specification y
damage to the service. This policy, vns
announced by Col. Heath, created some w Y.
prise among those who had pushed " y,
charges. The same policy was carried w
by the last administration.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-04-01
Priss-Fiehtinp Postmaster

President Mckinley will remove =.
master Steven U. p. Poe, OF Grafton, w..
on account Of his pugilistic teha u,,,.s.
Charges were made against Poe py es
Of Grafton that just prior to the No "sSx
elections he engaged In q prize nsn. ma
regular ring rules, and In eight rounu,, sts.
scientific blow. put his opponent ou'' p''
ing the proceeds Of the bout.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-04-01
South African Treaties Concludes

The draft OF the treaties between .s. .,. ~
vaal republic and the Orange iree ssrtdi
been concluded at Bloemfontein, sTrncs
the latter republic. They give. se ,spsbtI
OF each state the franchise In el1ns. Ia Z
and the two republics agree 70 supa
another In case of attack. Inc
30 ratified BY the volksraads o. D0'-
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-04-01
APPOINTED TO Paris.

Tho President sent to the Senate the nomi-
nation Of Edgar Thomson Scott, OF pean'
svlvania, to DO second secretary of the em-
bassy at Paris. Mr.. Scott is a son OF tho late
Col. Thomas A.. Scott. He is about 50 years
OF age und D resident OF Philadelphia. He
was appointed at the request OF Gen. Horace
Porter, the new ambassador to France, and
Of many Of ais fathers former associates in
the manag, 1t Of the P~ennsylvanis rail-
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-05
ALL ALONG THE DOCKS
BARK Il. =. RITHET COMPLETES
HER CARGO.
win Sail morrow--Waialua Enters
the Coastwise Tpade-Gossip of the
Water Front.

The Ceylon is waiting for the He
lene's sugar.
The Hall will probably bring down
Il cargo of sugar from Kauai this
trip.
The Commodore is discharging her
ballast rapidly, and will be ready for
sugar before the last of the week.
The schooner Luca arrived from
Hamakua this morning with 1850 bags
of sugar. She has gone alongside the
Dimond. into which her cargo has
gone.
The Waialeale arrived this morning
from Kappa, whittier she carried
cargo of coal and fertilizer. She
brought a few passengers, but no
freight.
The w. II. Dimond and S. G. Wilder
will be out by tomorrow night They
are in hurry to make room for the
sugar expected to arrive Saturday and
Sunday.
The r. p. Rithet will top off her
cargo from the Mauna Loa today, and
will sail for the Coast tomorrow. Capt.
Thompson expects to have several
passengers.
There has been an epidemic of sea
weddings at San Francisco of late.
Tug Captains have been doing rush
| ing business, and the newspapers have
had their fill of such romancing.
The Waialua was given a Hawaiian
registry yesterday, and was then duly
! licensed to enter the coastwise trade.
| she will sail this afternoon on her
first voyage to Waialua, in command
of Capt. John Nelson.
Capt. Clunie often visited the mouth
of the Yukon river in his whaling
days. He is of the opinion from what
he saw and heard of the country at
the time that the best way to reach
the Klondyke region is to go up the
river in fiat bottom, light draught
steamer during the spring freshets.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-05
REMARKABLE CURE OF CHRONIC
DIARRHOEA.

In 1862, when l served my country
as private in Company y, 167th
Pennsylvania Volunteers, | contract
ed chronic diarrhoea. 1t has given me
a great deal of trouble ever since. /
have tried IA dozen different medicines
and several prominent doctors with
out any permanent relief. Not long
ago Il friend sent me sample bot
tie of Chamberlain Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy, and after that | bought
and took a 50-cent bottle; and now
can say that | am entirely cured. |
cannot be thankful enough to you for
this great Remedy, and recommend it
to all suffering veterans. If in doubt
write me. Yours gratefully, HENRY
STEINBERGER, Allentown, Pa. Sold
by all druggists and dealers. Benson,
Smith & Co., wholesale agents for the
Hawaiian Islands.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-05
Ee Knew Too Much.

He was with few friends, and this
was among the "reminiscences recalled for
their benefit: AT that time ! had seen
the world and knew every wrinkle on its
seamy side. / had won laurels on this
side, brought criminals back from Europe
and was then in the government secret
service
"While was pretending to be n gentle
man of means and leisure in Chicago, for
the purpose of carrying out certain plans
/ was called Upon one afternoon by an
honest looking German who was in need
of money and offered gold brick as secur
ity. 1 had "a hard task to keep from laugh
ing in his face, but his story was such II
good one that I'll Their enjoyed it. He had
staked out and still held two good mining
claims. He was the possessor of great
fortune, but was unable to interest capital
in this country, and was going home
where nien with money would have faith
in what he said. He had worked day and
night in accommodating the gold in the
brick, and all he cared for was to realize
enough ON it to get to Germany. He pro.
fessed utter ignorance of our ways and
would he glad to sell his brick at any sac.
rifice that would not keep him away from
home. Old a chicken as l was, l was halt
inclined to take the man at his word but
put the idea aside as unworthy of an old
timer. The fellow beat me after all"
mo. How was that?"
81 didn't have the heart nor the time to
arrest him, but sought to serve the ends
of justice by sending him to a bank,
though sure that he would never go there.
But he did, and the brick was solid gold.
l tell you, there's such thing as being TIC
smart. detroit Free Press.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-05
WAMPOLE'S
PREPARATION,

which, although it contains all the
curative and flesh-producing proper
ties of Pure Cod Liver Oil, extracted
by us from fresh cod livers, is entirely
free from its taste, odor and dlIcar-
dnce. In combination with it are he
Syrup of Hypophosphites Compound,
Extracts of Malt and Wild Cherry
Bark. In building up pale. puny,
emaciated children. particularly tn se
troubled with AnHmia, Scl Uiula,
Ricketts,, and Bone and blood disease s,
nothing equals the preparation. Its
tonic qualities are Of the highest
order. 1t creates new blood, st.Cug
muscles. sound teeth. solid bones, ana
enables them to grow up into healthy
men and women, for cures made IN
the g0ung are economical art per-
manent 1t is a product Of mod ri
study and the best thing med,ca
science has to give you up to ate.
Palatable as honey. Every dose etiec-
tive. You cannot lie disappointed IN
it. Sold by chemists every" here.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-05
S. S. CLAUDINE,
CAMERON. Commander.


Will leave Honolulu Tuesdays at )
O'Clock p. M, touching at Kahului,
Hama, Hamoa and Kipahulu, Maui.
Returning, arrives at Honolulu Sun
day mornings.
Will call at Nuu, Kaupo, once each
month.
No freight will be received after
p. m. on day of sailing.
This company reserves the right to
make changes i'll the time of de-
parture and arrival of its steamers
WITHOUT NOTICE, and it will not
be responsible for any consequences
arising therefrom.
Consignees must be at the landings
to receive their freight. This COM
pany will not hold itself responsible
for freight after it has been landed.
Live stock received only at owners
risk.
This company will not be respon-
sible for money or valuables of pas
sengers unless placed in the care of
purserS.
Passengers are requested to pur-
chase tickets before embarking. Those
failing to do so will be subject to an
additional charge of twenty-five per
cent.
C. L. WIGHT. President.
S. B. ROSE. Secretary.
CAPT. j. \. KING, Port Supt.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-05
AT AUCTION.

/ will sell at public sale on Septem-
Der 20, 1897, if not sooner disposed Of
at private sale, all of the buildings
known as Independence Park Pavil-
ion. If so desired by intending pur-
chasers, the large room may be sold
separate from the main building.
Also at same time and place, IL
dozen folding chairs, tables, wash
stands, water pipes, ETC..
Terms: 500 or less, cash. All over
800, cash or good approved notes al
ninety days, with interest at 8 pei
cent per annum.
The above buildings and material tc
be removed within thirty days from
date of sale. Buildings open for in
spection at all times.
J. n. WRIGHT.
Honolulu, july 10, 1897.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-05
Honolulu, July 10, 1897.
A FUNNY LETTER.

Every family in the city which num-
bers among it's members Juveniles
who believe implicitly in Santa Claus,
will appreciate this letter by a little
tot who has just mastered the art of
printing out her letters.
Deere Santa Claws:
Give me "A dol with red shos, stow
and a dol buggy and sum candy and
a new brother and two bottles of
Rainier Bere."
When asked why she wanted Santa
Claus to give her two bottles of Rain
Ter Beer, the little writer replied:
because papa and mama say it is the
incest beer made" Criterion Saloon,
phone 7S3.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-05
LANDLORDS SALE.

Public notice is hereby given that
the undersigned, SEE SING TONG
CO., on the Sth day of July, A. D. 1897,
did dstrain and levy upon and remove
to place of safe custody the follow
ing goods and chattels belonging to
Tong zee Tong, for rent in arrears
and due by said Tong Yee Tong to said
See Sing Tong Co. amounting to forty
eight ($4S) dollars, for certain prem
Uses situated on Maunakea street.
Honolulu, Oahu, to wit: 1 dozen bam-
boo chairs, wooden chairs, lamps,
2 hanging lamps, s tea cups, 10 tin
boxes, small tin boxes, tea pot, 3
tea pot crystals, tin ladies', 1 hand
scale, tin pans, 2 bamboo baskets, 2
wire ladies, 4 tin cans, lot bamboo,
plates, knife, clocks, 2 Chinese signs,
l wooden step, 10 wooden tables, 1
stone mill, 1 basket, 7 rattan chairs,
1 cupboard, 2 tin pans, 1 lot glass
doors g pieces), 2 copper pipes, long
table, small table, 2 bamboo lounges,
2 wooden lounges, 1 rocking
chair, 1 fruit box. pictures,
and frames, wooden safe, 1 barrel
sauce (Chinese), Chinese abacus, 1
standing lamp, 2 vases, 1 oil stove,
and 3 sauce pans.
And notice is hereby further oiven
that said goods and chattels will be
sold at public auction at the auction
room of James F. Morgan, on Q-een
street, in said Honolulu, on FRIDAY,
the 18th day of August, A. D. 1897, at
10 o'clock a. m. of said day, 20 satisfy
the rent in arrears and due at the
time of such sale, together with the
costs of such distress removal, custody
and sale.
SEE SING TONG co.
Dated July "a, 1897.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-05
THE CHILDREN,

Nauseous and bad tasting mcdiri: ,
is Objectionable to adults and u horror
to children. No doubt its frequent
lack of good effect is, at least partly
due to the disgust it eXcite9 in chem
the shock to the system This is
true of cod liver oil in the form r.
the ordinary old-fashioned miXtu cs
so often forced upon the terrified al d
helpless children. A most marked
contrast is offered by