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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-03-10
TO UNLOAD ON UNCLE SAM.
An Alleged Syndicate For the Sale OF
Fiimsily Built warships.

An Alleged Syndicate For the Sale OF
Fiimsily Built warships.
Philadelphia, March 8.-Charles H..
Cramp. head Of the shipbuilding Arm.
today declared that the widespread
talk Of Spain buying warships abroad
and the securing Of options on these
ships by the United States ia part Of a
scheme instigated by a syndicate OF
adventurers. Their purpose. he said, is
to secure big commissions by helping
English and German shipbuilders to
unload on this government a number
Of unsaleable vessels built either on
speculation or by contract with various
Of the second rate powers that are not
able to pay for them.
Said Mr.. Cramp: THE total valua-
ton Of the Ships involved in this deal
is about $15,000.000 The commissions
which the speculative syndicate would
receive for disposing OF them to the
United States would be about Is per
cent Of the selling price. or 81, ,225, 900 on
the whole lot"
Mr.. Cramp declined to divulge the
names Of the members of the syndi-
cate. but said 1t was composed OF an
Anglo-American combination embrace
ing large manufacturing establish
ment In England, one of the most
noted contract BROKERS in New York
city, and certain concerns engaged in
the manufacture of ordnance materials
both in this country and abroad.
Mr.. Cramp added: "The shipbuild-
ing industry in England has been for
the past year or SO seriously crippled
by the great strike in the engineering
trades. They have been delayed in de-
livery Of warships built for foreign
account far beyond the contract time
and the ships have been thrown back
on their hands In some cases. or they
have been subjected to serious penal
ties in others. For these reasons 1t is
a great object for them to unload on
the United States"
The ships In question, he continued
are all cheaply and flimsily bant, and
none OF them anywhere near the Amer
ican naval standard. either as to work
manship or material.
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Chinese On,c,a,s Upeasy,

Pekin. March S.-Much uneaslness is
felt in Chinese official circles In con-
sequence OF the Russian demands. The
Russian minister of finance, moreover,
Ia reported to have urged these de-
mands peremptorily, and to have com
planned that the Chinese loan was set
tied in spite OF the disapproval OF Rus
sia. All kinds of spectators are flock
ing here for the purpose Of securing
concessions for electric lighting, stree,
railroads and regular railroads. etc.
The Chinese merchants are showing
great eagerness to participate in the
enterprises.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-03-10
ITEMS OF STATE NEWS.

Dubois, Pa, March 5.-The first
death from Thursdays mine explosion
here occurred yesterday. when Garfield
Rhodesa. a l7-year -old boy. succumbed.
Edward Cryer. another OF the victims,
will probably die. The other four vic
tins will recover.
Shamokin, Pa. March S. While
working IN the new Burnside shaft
one OF the workmen exploded a sticE
OF dynamite by accidentally striking
il with his pick. John DELANEY. ot
Pittsburg. and Peter Quinn. OF Boston
were fatally injured and William Esi-
lerman sustained serious injuries in
the explosion which followed.
Harrisburg, March s-William and
Robert Burns and Harry ST. John were
committed TO Jail in default Of s2.0oJ
bail here yesterday on two charges *
highway robbery and larceny. Leopold
Rissi and John GraybiIl. farmers in the
lower end OF Dauphin county. identified
the prisoners as the parties who held
them UP on their way home :rorn mar
ket in this cilv.
Stroudsburg. Pa, March 5-A sas-
pect supposed 20 be Adam Weaver. the
Bucks county murderer. was captL~-~C
at Bear Greek. in the POcono mouy..k
aims, late Thursday night. The captur,N
was made by DR. Blocker. John Schoch
and George Dorsheiuler. OF Effort. who
lodged their prisoner at Warmers hotel
which was closely guarded by 4 large
force OF men. Constable Weiss made an
attempt to see the prisoners teeth .or
Identification purposes. but the man re-
sisted 4 close inspection. He was
brought 20 town late yesterday after
noon.
West Chester, Pa. March ;.-Eeturus
received from over lnree-iourths ~ thy
precincts OF Chester county Indicate
that Saturday nights Republican
primaries resulted IN victory for tht
Quay forces, OF, ~ lSg delegates en-
rolled up 10 midU.Sht 50 are FOR the
Quay ticket aud - for the Srti-CuSy
There are IS TO be heard grp-u. and
lelts is necessary 10 \ choice. County
Chairman Bingham and Auiitoy Gen
eral Levi G. McCSulsy estimate that
the Quay forces will have AZ leasg 10
delegates. That The Quay forces were
victorious IS generally conceded The
county convention will be held ,cuipr-
row. and resolutions. It Is said. wtE h.,
passed calling u2cn the delegates Il
secure the nomination ~ William A.
Stone for sVverpor by all honorable
means.
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said that no contracts have been closed.
but the department; has informed itself
fully as to how speedily II could secure
every kind Of ammunition and supplies
In case OF emergency. This inquiry has
shown In n general wav that the IA
cilities Of this country are ample to
meet any demand for powder. projec-
tiles, cartridge cases. primers. fuses.
etc. These supplies are not kept In
stock. however. and in case OF emer-
gency they would have to be made on
orders.
While no exact estimate has been
made Of the share OF the s50,o0o,o 900 ap-
preparation to be allotted to ammuni-
ton, 1t Is roughly estimated that at
least s10.000.000 would be SO assigned,
owing to the enormous cost Of refillng
the ammunition chests Of the warships
now in service. At present there is not
enough ammunition on hand for one
refilling beyond that now on board. A
single refilling costs 100000.
The appropriation Of $50,0O0.000 will
not involve the issue of bonds This an
nouncement was made by the treasury
officials, who stated that the treasury
was amply prepared to meet any de-
mands that will likely be made upon
mands that will likely be made upon it..
The decision Of the navy department
concerning the sending OF ships to
Cuba was made In the following brief
statement posted by the bureau Of
navigation: Montgomery will relieve
the Fern at Havana. Fern will carry
provisions to Matanzas and Sagua la
Grande." This conclusion was reached
after conferences between the officials
of the state and navy departments. The
Fern Is dispatch boat, without heavy
armament or guns. although she be-
longs to the navy and Is technically a
naval vessel. As she comes as near
being a transport as anything in our
naval service her selection will accord
with the Spanish suggestion that a
transport or merchant ship undertake
the carriage OF relief supplies.
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FATAL FIRE IN PITTSBURG.
One Dead and Three Probably Dyint
us m EnsnIt

One Dead and Three Probably Dying
~ u Result.
Pittsburg March One OF the most
exciting fires the Pittsburg department
has ever been called upon to fight oc-
Cured at GA Webster avenue vester-
day. when one woman was suffocated
and five other people go badly burned
that three may die. Three families
were penned In RAM haCkle building
and the stairs eaten away bv iiames
while they slept. Here is the result OF
Is minutes captivity.
Dead; Mrs Dominic Enriello, aged
30. wife Of Dominic Enriello, frui,
huckster, was separated from her hus-
band in the smoke. was suffocated while
trying to raise window. and died In
the patrol wagon.
Injured: Harry Levin. aged 10. burn
ed about face. arms and shoulders. in
juries possibly fatal. Lillian Levin.
aged 6, burned about hands, feet and
face. condition serious; Max Nerlinski
aged 90, burned about legs and head.
and fatally injured internally; Jessie
Verlinski. aged %, his wife. burned
about neck, feet and face. injuries seri-
Gus: Ethel Velinski. aged 3 months
burned about hands, head and body.
will probably die: Elizabeth Levin,
aged IS. ankle broken by jumping from
second story window, and also hurt in
ternally; Rita Levin, aged 3 years,
thrown from second story window and
badly bruised.
The building at GA Webster avenue
Is a three story brick tenement. old and
shaky. On the first floor and the rear
of the second floor lived Sam Levin,
with his wife and seven children. on
the second floor front lived Dominic
Enriello, with his wife. On the third
floor lived Max Verlinski, with his wife
and S-months -old badly.
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NINE PEOPLE DROWNED
BY the Upsetting OF y Schooner on
tho Florida Coast.


Key West. Fla. March 4.--The schoon-
er Speedwell, Captain Collier. from
Marco. Fla. for Key West. was struck
by squall yesterday while Off Maraue-
sas, IS miles from here. and capsized.
Nine persons were drowned out of 10
all told on board. Among the victims
were the three children of Captain Col
lier. George, Tom and Wilbur aged
respectively 4, 6 and years. and the
entire Nichols family. Bradley Nichols
and his wife. their son and the lat
ter's wife and two children. Those
saved are Captain Collier. Samuel
Gates and Jesse Green, deck hands. and
II. w. Bates, Of Myers, Fla, passen-
ger.
The Nichols family had been staying
for month or two at n small hotel
kept by Captain Collier. at Marco, and
they were on their way home. They
were wealthy residents OF bridgeport.
Conn, and the ouly surviving child OF
the young couple was left with the ma
ternal grandparents at bridgeport.
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VIII Not Rush Into War.

Cleveland. March S-Colonel Charles
Dick. secretary Of the Republican ma
tional committee, and a close friend Of
President Mckinley and Senator Han
ma, arrived here from Washington yes
terday. In answer to questions ne said:
"Just before leaving Washington !
talked with both President Mckinley
and Senator Hanna. or course moth
ing that either Of them said on the sub
ject Of our relations with Spain is for
repetition. ] can say, generally, how
ever. that the grave situation Is re-
allied fully in Washington. api all
preparations are being made for any
emergency. At the same time there
will be no war with Spain or any other
foreign power at this or any time un-
less absolute justification for 1t exists.
This nation will preserve its dignity
and independence. but will not rush
pell nell into war"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-03-10
THE GREAT TRIAL NEARLY ENDED
Closing Arguments In the Prosecu-
tion OF sheriff and Deputies.

Closing Arguments In the Prosecu-
tion OF sheriff and Deputies.
wilkesbarre. Pa. March s.-The be-
ginning OF the end Of the famous trial
Of Sheriff Martin and his deputies for
the shooting OF the strikers at La.timer
on Sept. 10 attracted the largest crowd
to the Luzenre county court house yes
terday that has vet been present A
big squad OF policemen had to be called
to force the people back.
Attorney Scarlett opened the argu-
ment for the prosecution. He held that
the strikers had perfect right TO
march on the public highway, and that
Sheriff Martin and his deputies had no
right TO shoot down and kill them
They had committed no act OF violence.
and consequently declined to disperse
when the sheriff read his proclamation
to them. Notwithstanding that the
sheriff told them, III you are determin-
ed to 20 to Lattimer you will have to
go over my dead body" He declared
that the strikers had been wronged and
murdered with vengeance and malice
by the richer class who formed the
deputies. As he closed he classed the
trial as the greatest In the history OF
the world. armed men being charged
with shooting down ruthlessly and
wantonly martyrs Of labor on public
highway for merely making threats,
and who had done nothing that could
be classed as an act Of violence.
John T. Lenahan, chief counsel for
the defense. made n pathetic plea, and
in an eloquent manner told how the
prosecutions alleged crowd of 1000
peaceable strikers were marching about
the mining hamlets, ferocious and
armed with deadly weapons, and who
drove men from their labor. MIR. Lena
han reviewed the case very fully, and
appealed particularly to the jurys
love of law and order
This morning Mr.. Palmer made the
closing plea for the defense, and Dis
trict Attorney Martin will finish for the
commonwealth. Judge Woodward Will
probably deliver his charge tomorrow.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-03-10
To Man Const Defenscs.

Portsmouth, N. H.. March Seer
seant Cahill, stationed at Fort Consti-
tuition, has received orders from WASH
ington to proceed with all possible
haste to prepare building at the fort
for immediate use. This order is in
terpreted to mean that company is
to be detailed here at once for the pur-
pose of manning the coast defenses.
The utmost secrecy Is being observed
IN connection with the work.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-03-10
AnstrIn,s Now CnhInct.

Vienna, March S,-Privy Councillor
Count Won Thun Hohenstein has con-
structed cabinet as follows; Presi-
dent OF the council and minister Of the
interior. Count Won Thun Hohenstein; F.;
minister Of public instruction, Count
Won Bylandt Rhledt; agriculture.
Baron Won Kast; finance, DIR. Won
Kaizl; commerce. DR.. Baeren- -Reither;
justice. DIR. John Won Ruber: national
defense. Count Won Welsershelmb; rail-
wrvs, Nv Won Wittc, minister without
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England Cannot Assent.

London. March THE Times. COM
menting editorally this morning on
the dispatches from Pekin. says: Rus
sia's protest is neither more nor less
than a thinly veiled demand upon
China to abandon the whole OF Man
churia and the province of Shing King,
which includes the Leao-Tong pen!n-
sula. II China yields those provinces
will practically pass away forever. to
be Incorporated In the cars empire.
While recognizing that Russia's desire
for an ice free terminus for her Asiatic
railway Is reasonable and legitimate,
England cannot assent to the practical
absorption of two great and wealthy
Chinese provinces"
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PARTITION OF China.
London Chronicle Declares That 1t
Has Already Begun.
ENGLAND ANDJAPAN'S ATTITUDE

''As u Rebufr TO Lord Salisbury" Says
the Chronicle. "Nothing Could Re
Clearer and More rRinrui" - Tie
Nenpclu" Aspect Of Ntgalrs.
London. March s.--hn thc morning
papers comment on TIE menacing as
pect OF affairs in the far east. The
Daily Chronicle. in q strong editorial.
says:
"As a rebuff to Lord Salisbury moth
ing could be clearer and more painful.
Russia has simply begun the partition
Of China. II anybody asks what China
will do. the answer is simple. There Is
no such a thing as China. The real
questions are: What will England do,
and what Japan? If ever Great Britain
needed a strong man. IT is now, and
the country will learn with dissatisfac-
tion that again. at moment of acute
crisis. the premier's health compels him
to go abroad. Thus both the queen and
the prime minister are absent when
their presence is peculiarly needed"
The ministerial Standards editorial,
milder, but to the same effect as The
Daily Chronicles, says: Years may
pass in the execution of the designs
but from the moment the covenant is
signed the partition of China is begun
The disguise is too thin to be meant &c
deceive. 1t Is no wonder that the eyes
OF the nation are fixed in eager eXpecta-
ton upon Japan. The question remains
whether England will resist Russia ol
proceed to restore the equilibrium by
independent measures OF her own"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-03-10
Strike Stops Work on the wisconsin

strike Stops Work on the WIscOnsin.
San Francisco. March Sowing to
the strike Of the steel moulders at the
Pacific Rolling mills, in this city, work
upon the battieship Wisconsin, which
was recently ordered rushed. has been
delayed very materially. The contract
for the steel monldings has been sublet
by the Union works to the Pacific Roll
ing mills for the purpose Of expediting
matters. but when the men were asked
to work overtime they struck for an
extra wage, which was considered ex-
orbitant by the officials. The result was
almost the entire force Of moulders
went out on Feb. 2S. and the places OF
the strikers have not vet been filed.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-03-10
rweaty.seyen NIllea Ia RrlIclcu. Rics

Iweuty->cNen htltcd Ia Religious Rios
Teherar. March S-The sOvernOr OI
the province ot HERMAN has routed the
insurgents % several points IN Persian
Seleehistan. where il Is expected order
will shortly be restored. There were
serious riots at Hamadan. capital ot the
Persian province os that name. on Feb.
=, due to n quarrel between the partS-
sans Of rival priests. during which ~
.,,vsens wegs killed.
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-14
COLUMBUS CROWDED.
The Most Exciting Inauguration
 Day Ever Known in Ohio.
BUSHNELL CROWD HAD THE FIRST TURN.
The State House Surrounded by Yelling Crowds and All Points of Vantage Occupied The Governors
 Inaugural Was Short.

COLUMBUS. O., Jan. 10.-This has been the most exciting inauguration day ever know in Columbus Long be- fore noon the streets were thsenged with excursonists from the country. They poured in from every direction. At noon the railroads estimated that there had been 15,000 arrivals during the night and the day. Bushnell badges were in the majority, as the Hanna exeufsionists were not booked to arrive till after noon in time for the mass convention.
 During the forenoon the statehouse was surrounded by crowds yelling for Bushnell. As it was impossible for the crowds to get inside the capitol baild= ing, the governor was called out into the grounds. where he addressed the multitude and received in review one delegation after another. The first delegation to which the governor responded was fram his home at springfeld and included hundreds of woflfingmen from BHshnelI,s shops bearing written greetings of confidence in him. These demonstra- tions continued till noon. when GoV. Bushnell was escorted to the rotunda of the statehouse, where the decora- tions in floral designs and bunting were more elaborate than ever before. The members of the supreme conrt legislature and all other state officers were provided with re- served seats, and crowds oeeu- pied all the space in windows galleries and everywhere. while the streets and statehouse grounds were crowded with shouters. \ very small percentage could gain admission to the statehouse, but when cheers were heard inside the echo was taken up on the outside, and the air was filled with loud response.
 The inaugural address of Gov. Bush nell was short, and contained no ref erenee to the contest for the senator ship, unless the following may be so construed:
 By so legislating and acting for the people to secure the best results with the least possible friction. much can be done to make the general respect for government higher and more endur= ing It is certain that our aim must be so to regulate and con duct the matters committed to our charge as to earn this taeit commendation from the citizen ship of all degrees. An appreciation of the gravity of the task, of the diff faculties to be encountered, and the necessity for sincere and honest serv- ice, will do much in the aid of those whose desire it is to deserve the good will of their fellowmen for faithful stewardship rendered.
The Monticellonian., 1898-01-14
4 WOMAN WITH NERVE.
Miss Sadie Williams of Chicago
 Deserves a Medal
DROVE TWO STREET GAR ROBBERS DIFF.
Went to the Rescue of the Conductor, and Armed with Her Hat Pin, Compelled the Robbers to Beat a Retreat,
 and Then Painted.

CHICAGo, Jan. 1.-Two men who Sunday night tried to rob Conductor Walter Symington of Blue Island avenue cable nain4 were foited by woman passenger, named Miss Sadie Williams. Besides Miss Williams there were three other passengers another woman and two men-and the grip man, Neither the male passengers or the gfipman went to the help of the conductor, who was having q desperate fight with the robbers inside the ear.
 Just as the robbers were getting the best of the fight Miss Williams con cluded to take q hand. Grabbing her long hat pin that fastened her hat to her hair, she made a lnnge with the pin on athe robber nearest her All her strength was lent to the thrust and the man screamed with pain. He released his hold on the e0ndu tor and turned on Mss Williams. She struck him again, and he quit the fight. Miss Williams went for the next man, and she made thrust fer his eyes. The point of the pin struck his cheek.
 Fake her of, cried the robber. He turned to look for his companion. who by that time wts on the platform, making ready to jump. He was asked to come back but Ae did not. Mean time the young woman was striking for more vital parts than hia face. She reached with her pin for his stomach, but his thick clothing saved him. The conductor was then bleeding and in d haIf=dazed condition. When he came to his senses there were but two pas sengers on the ear. The other pasaen= gers, whose names could not be learned. had gone. 50 had the robbers.
 When the excitement was over and the robbers had disappeared behind some buildings Miss Williams replaced her hat and then asked the conductor if he was hurt. He was not. Then she fainted. She was soon revived, however, and escorted to her ho4ne Miss Williams resides with her pafen ts and Is employed as an amanuensis in one of the down town oflieee. She k small of frame, but it is said she has the courage of q soldier