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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-05-19
McKinley's First Veto sustained.

McKinley's First Veto Sustained
Washington, May 1.-THE house yes
terday received its first veto from Pres
ident Mckinley, and voted unanimous
ly to sustain the executive. The veft,
was OF bill comforting upon the court
of claims Jurisdiction in q private.
claims case Of long standing.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-05-19
CONCENTRATION OF TROOPS.

Where the Volunteers OF This and
Nearby states VIII Encamp.
Washington, Nav 16.-The war de-
partment has issued orders for the con-
centration Of the volunteer troops.
Among the assignments are the fol-
lowing to Chickamauga National Park.
Ga: Pennsylvania. seven regiments of
infantry and three light batteries Of ar
tillery; Maryland. one regiment Of in
fantry; New Jersey. one regiment Of
infantry; New York, six regiments OF
infantry and troop Of cavalry; West
Virginia. one regiment Of infantry. To
department commanders: Delaware.
one regiment infantry; Maryland. two
battalions infantry; New York. three
regiments infantry: North Carolina,
one battalion and one regiment Of in
fantry; Pennsylvania, four regiments
infantry and three troops cavalry: New
York. three regiments infantry. To
Washington. d. c.: Pennsylvania,
four regiments infantry; New Jersey.
one regiment infantry; New York. tive
regiments infantry: Virginia. one regi-
ment infantry. To Tampa, Fla: North
Carolina, one regiment infantry; vir-
ginia. two regiments infantry: New
York. one regiment infantry.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-05-19

Movements or Cervera's squadron.
Curacao, May II. - The Spanish
squadron under Admiral Cervsra, which
left Sunday evening after the cruisers
vixcaya and Infanta Marie Teresa had
taken ON board about 100 tons Of coal
and great quantity Of provisions, was
sighted yesterday. When the squadron
disappsarsd It was going -wssy~ard.
Evening star., 1898-09-30

This Country Consents to the Ter
mfnatiOn of His Exile.

The State Department gives confirmation
to the report that 1t has given its assent
through the American consul at AHA, Sa-
moa- to the return to Samoa, after an ex-
lie of ten years, of the former King Ma
taafa. 1t is assumed that this chief is to
be made king, to succeed the late King
Malietoa. who died about a month ago
Under the treaty of Berlin, between the
United States. Germany and Great Britain,
in the first article it is said: THE three
powers recognize the independence of the
Samoan government, and the free right of
the natives to elect their chief or king, ard
choose their form of government accord
ing to their own laws and customs"
The native laws referred to, it is under
stood. require that the kingdom shall de-
scend i'll the line of blood, and as Mataafa
is the only living eligible male relative of
the late king, Lis prospects of election
" ould seem to be assured.
Mataafa has had an eventful career, and
played a most important part in the troub-
louS times preceding the making oc the
treaty of Berlin, which by common con-
sent ave-ted a hostile clash between Ger
many and the United States At the time
of the great Samoan hurricane Mataafa
had Just led a successful revolt against
Tamasese. whom the Germans sought TO
II aintain as king. He and his natives dis
tinguiShed themselves by their bravery in
reSculHS the sailors OF lfe wrecked Amer
lean fleet, In return for which, by author
ity OF Secretary Tracy, and upon the rec
ommendation of Admiral Kimberly, our
government showed its gratitude by be-
slowing upon the king whaleboat with
complete fittings. Not many months af-
terward, however, by the action of the
joint powers. the unfortunate chief was de-
posed from his throne and carried away
into exile by the Germans, and maintained
on a small island at the common expense
Of the United States, Great Britain and
Germany. his kinsman, Malietoa, Being
placed on the throne in his stead.
With Mataafa in his exile We're eleven
rative chiefs. who had adhered to his cause
and refused to be separated from him IN
exile. The seven who survived will return
with their chief tC Samoa
Evening star., 1898-09-30
THE CITY POSTMASTER.
No Consideration Has Been Given the
Matter by the President.

No Consideration Has Been Given the
Matter by the President.
Representative Babcock saw President
Mckinley this morning to speak a good
word for DR.. George HENDERSON for post
master to succeed Mr.. Willett. Mr.. Babcock
says there is no better man in Washington
for the position, and commended DR.. Hen
derson in the highest manner to the Presi-
dent DR.. Henderson was born in Mr.. Bah
cocks district
President Mckinley told Mr.. Babcock that
he had not been able to give any attentilb
to the Washington post Office, and woY) ID
not have time to do so for a while. =
John H. O'Donnell. who was a strong can
didate for police judge when Judge Kimball
was reapponted, is mentioned as a candi-
date for postmaster. The mention is with
out authority of Mr.. O'Donnell who desires
1t stated that he is not candidate and will
not be one. He says he has all he can DO
to attend to his duties as justice of the
peace. He stated today that he was warm
ly in favor of the appointment of Mr.. Louis
d. Wine to the position, and always had
been since that gentleman's candidacy was
announced.
Evening star., 1898-09-30
CLOUDINESS TONIGHT.
warmer Weather Indicated for Sat
urday Morning.


creasing cloudiness tonight showers Satur-
day; warmer Saturday morning: light to
fresh; southerly winds.
For Virginia, Increasing cloudness. show
ers tonight in extreme southern portion
showers Saturday; warmer Saturday MORN
ing in the interior; fresh to brisk southeast
erly winds.
Weather conditions and general forecast
The storm has remained nearly stationary
III the west gulf, and the rain area from it
has spread from the gulf coast to the upper
lake region and upper Mississippi valley
The pressure is high off the middle Allan
tic ana middle Pacific coasts.
The weather has grown cooler from the
Rocky mountains to the Mississippi river
except stationary temperature in the west
gulf states. Sioux City reports a fall of
IS degrees in tWentyfour hours and Huron
70 degrees. 1t has grown warmer in the
lower lake region.
Rain may be expected in the lower lake
region, the Ohio valley, south Atlantic and
gulf states; increasing cIoudiness followed
by rain. in the middle and north Atlantic
states.
1t will grow cooler in the Ohio and Red
river Of the south valleys, and warmer Sat
urday morning in the middle and north At
lantic states.
The following heavy precipitations Qn
inches) was reported:
During the past twenty-four hours
Vicksburg, 10; Cairo. 1.o2; Memphis, 1876;
Mobile, 800; Cheneyville La, $50;
WaynesbOro', Miss, 1.54; Monroe La, $50;
Brinkley, Ark, 1.s0; Forest City, Ark, 1.SO;
Warren, Ark, 2.52.
Cuban Weather.
Havana, September 80, a.m.-Baromcter
1855; temperature, 81; south light winds;
weather clear.
Santiago, September 30, s am.-Barome-
ter, 29SU; temperature, 76; north light
winds; weather clear.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, 200 am. and 2:22 pm
high tide, 500 am. and SIG pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 2:53 al and 3:O4
pm; high tide, SOB m. and S:oS pm.
The SUN and Moon.
Today-Sun rises, $3.50 am; sun sets, 5:44
Tomorrow-Sun rises, $3.50 am
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by 652 pm; ex-
tinguishing begun at sos am The light
is begun one hour before the time named.
Arc lamps lighted at G:3T pm; extin-
guiShed at 500 a.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at 8
am: Great Falls, temperature, 70; condi-
ton, SO; receiving reservoir temperature,
70; condition at north connection &c. con-
dition at south connection, SO; distributing
reservoir. temperature. 72; condition at in
fluent gate house, &c. eff1uent gate house,
&c.
Records for Tyventy-FOur Hours.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer and barometer at the weather
bureau for the tTenty-four hours beginning
at pm. yesterday:
acknowledgements %, pm, II;
8 pm, CT; - midnight, 81. September 80,
4 am, 50; am, IS; IL noon, II; 2 p.m..
70. Maximum, 10, at 2 pm. September 80;
minimum, S. at m. Sept amber 70
Barometer-September 20, p.m., 3O.14:
s pm. Bolt; II midnight. 3O.19. September
80, am. 3O1S; 8 am, 1922; noon, 80. 20;
2 pm, 30.1a.
Evening star., 1898-09-30

Reference to AnElO-American Friend
ship Evoked AppIauke

BALTIMORE, Md, September 3O-The
third days session of the convention of the
Brotherhood Of st. Andrew opened at 6:3C
this morning with the corporate celebration
of the holy communion. Bishop Paret of
Maryland was the celebrant, assisted by
the Rev. ]. S. B. Hodge and the Rev. Chas.
A. Jessup Of st. Paul's, Baltimore; the
Rev. William A. Guerry of the University
OF the South and the Rev. George A.
Beecher Of North Platte, Neb.
At 1870 am. the delegates reassembled
at Music Hall to listen to the reports of
the treasurer and Of standing committees,
after which an opportunity was offered for
the introduction of resolutions.
Those presented were of a routine nature
except one by the Rev. Herbert L. Mitchell
of Yantic, Conn, rendering thanks to the
Almighty for the comfy existing between
the United States and England, which
evoked applause. and was referred to the
proper committee.
Evening star., 1898-09-30
Epyyorth League Membership.

OAKLAND, Cal, September 3O.-Rev. H
M. Dubos of Nashville, Tenn, general Sec
retary Of the Epworth League, reports to
the conference Of the Methodist Church
South that the present membership Of the
league is 252, ,725. The board of missions
received $1,G77 1888 during the last four
years. Ten missionaries have been added
and the membership Of the mission
churches is now $685.
Evening star., 1898-09-30
Evening Session.

elect and will be selected later.
Evening Session.
At 7:%o o'clock the conclave resumed bus
mess. and Mr.. Harrison d. Rowe, G. w. p.
of California, chairman of the committee
On Jurisprudence, made report on several
matters coming under cognzance of his
committee. The report was adopted 1t
was recommended that grand chapters be
organized in Maryland and Louisiana.
Pleasing Incidents.
A pleasing event here occurred, when
Grand Secretary Pitkin introduced Major
John d. Black of Valley City, n. D.,
veteran of the civil war, and who had just
returned from Porto Rico. Mrs Partridge
said that his presence gave her great pleas
ure, as 1t completed the list of Jurisdictions
represented, a condition, she said never be-
fore known in the history of the order
Mr.. Black, in response, said he had re-
tired to his room at the hotel intending
to remain there for the night but learning
from The Star that there was a meeting
of the Eastern Star here he came down,
knowing the right worthy secretary would
remember him. He said the event was an
unexpected pleasure to him.
Another interesting event transpireI when
Mrs. Augusta j. Wilson of Oak Leaf Chap
ter, Oakland, Cal. the local chapter of the
most worthy grand matrOn, Mrs. Partridge
presented her with a writing case set in
sterling silver. Mrs. Partridge made feel
ing reply, stating that this was only an
otner Of the many tokens of esteem she
had received from her home chapter
MI W m. Blossom of Boston chairman
OF the committee on finance, then made
his long-expected report, which was adopt-
ed without discussion and the committee
continued.
Mr.. Rowe chairman of the committee on
jurisprudence, made lengthy report, pend
ing the discussion of which Mr.. Gearhart
made motion that when this convention
close IL DO so to meet next morning at
CLOCK. which motion prevailed, but prior
10 the dispersion the most worthy grand
matron said that she had seen the grand
chapters dlsunited, each doing what seem
ed right in its own eyes, but now they were
become one She had hoped to be able
TO confer the degrees of the order on Presi-
dent Mckinley on this occasion The war
troubles prevented that, but she hoped ouly
temporarily.
After remarks by representa- tives of the
several states and some further discus
sion under the head Of Jurisprudence. the
committee was continued and the meeting
closed.
The names of Mr. and Mrs NJ E Teach
um were inadvertently omitted from the
hst or those present at the banquet.
Evening star., 1898-09-30
Nancy Guilford stiIl at Large

LONDON, September 30.-The officials Of
the United States embassy Only received
yesterday evening instructions in regard
to the extradition of Nancy Guflford, the
midwife of Bridgeport, Conn., A warrant
for the provisional arrest of the woman
until the arrival here of extradition docu
ments is now in the hands of the officials
Of Scotland Yard She has not been ar
rested,
Evening star., 1898-09-30
GOOD THINGS IN STORE,
What the Saturday Star Will Offer It's
Readers This Week

Readers This Week.
There is promise of many good things in
store for the readers of the Saturday Star
this week. Fact and fiction in all their
various branches will be well represented;
there Will be stories of adventure. stories
of travel, descriptions of life in queer
places, fashion hints for women readers
and large number of other features that
are timely and interesting.
There are so many people who delight in
bright, readable fiction that The Star has
always paid particular attention to this
feature of the paper. In The Star tomor-
row there will be a first-rate short story.
in addition to the weekly installment of
Louis Tracy's thrilling serial, "The Lost
Provinces The short story is entitled
The Gray Parrot and is from the pen of
w. w. Jacobs. An English sea captain on
the eve of voyage, presented to his wife
parrot, which, he told her possessed the
marvellous power of remembering and re-
peating all that went on. The story deals
with the complications that resulted from
the parrots remarkable powers and the
surprise of the captain on his return at
finding that the parrot was able to relate
the captains own doings, during his alb
sence. 1t is told with the authors charac-
teristic humor.
Following are but a few of the other spe-
cial features in tomorrow's paper:
THE ATLIN GOLD FIELD Gllustrated).
Hamlin Garland, the famous writer, sends
the first comprehensive account of the
new strikes which have superseded the
klondike in the interest of Alaskan ar
gonauts.
JACK IN SICK BAY Qllustrate0
How disabled sailors are nursed back to
health and strength on board Uncle
Sans men-o'-war.
BIG FARMS IN CHILE Qllustrated).
Frank Carpenter describes a visit to two
immense estates that are managed by
women, and tells something about the
life and work on South American ha-
cienda.
SOME FALL STYLES Qllustrated).
The dictator of fashions in ST. Petersburg
tells what women on the continent re-
gard as ultra chic at this season of the
year.
FINDING EARTH'S AGE Qllustrate0.
An account of the efforts of Harvard pro-
fessors to determine how long this mum
dane sphere has been in existence
ONE POSTAGE STAMP QllustratedD.
A London collector the other day paid
$1,000 for a very rare specimen from
Mauritius.
NEW YORK FASHIONS Qllustrated)
The regular weekly letter from The Stars
special correspondent Is sure to be read
with interest by all women.
ARISTOCRATIC TITLES.
Sterling Heilig says that, although France
poses as republic, the people dearly
love the nobility.
NEW YORK GOSSIP
With special attention paid to the men
who frequent the prize fights down at
Coney Island.
FASHIONS FOR MEN
Some up-to-date suggestions for those of
dressed.
BANDITS IN CUBA.
Evening star., 1898-09-30
RESUMES ITS LABORS
Proceedings Of Today's Session Of
Eastern Star Conclave.
WORTHY GRAND PATRON INSTALLED
Action of Finance Committee
Touching Question Of Mileage.
RECEIPTS AND EXPENSES

The most worthy grand matIon, Mary E.
Partridge of the Order of the Eastern
Star. called the Grand Session to order
promptly at S o'clock this morning. The
Rev. Willis d. Engle of Indiana and the
Rev. A. G.. Pinkham of Nebraska, who
have been conspicuous members of the
convention, and who will remain here to at
tend the Episcopal convention next week.
We're among those present.
Mrs. Nettie Ransford of the committee on
appeals and grievances announced that
there We're no grievances to report upon.
Mr. Harrison d. Rowe chairman of the
committee on Jurisprudence, then presented
his report. 1t consisted largely in the sub
mission for the consideration of the con-
vention of rulings made by the most worthy
grand matron during her term of office. 1t
was evident from the number of matters
she had been required to pass upon, and
the queries she had answered, that the
position is not by any means a Sinecure.
Financial Exhibit.
Tending consideration of the report Mr..
Blossom of the committee on finance
asked leave to present his final report,
which showed the receipts for the pa st
three years to he $19OS427 disbursements,
$14sIi.6', leaving a balance on hand of
I,29.G2. Mr.. Brown of South Dakota
recommended that the committee on
finance fix the maximum amount to be
expended by the grand officers for the next
three years, which suggestion was ap-
proved.
The convention then resumed its consid-
Grafton of the report of the Jurisprudence
committee.
1t was decided that hereafter bonds of
all officers be mad from an Indemnify
ing company, the General Grand Chapter
Evening star., 1898-09-30
Philadelphia Painter Selected.

PHILADELPHIA, September 3O.-P. ].
Brankin of this city, president of the Ma
uonal Association Of Master Painters and
Decorators, has been selected as the
United States member of the board of
award in the apprenticeship contests of the
National Association of Painters and Dec
orators of Great Britain, to be held at Liv-
erpool Mr.. Brandn will sail for Liver
pool tomorrow
Evening star., 1898-09-30

SELINS GROVE, Pa. September 3D.
Henry 7. Sampsel Of Centerville, Snyder
county, while engaged in a mill here was
caught by saw and cut in two. Death
was almost instantaneous. Mr.. Sampsel
was one of the associate judges Of the
courts Of this county,
Evening star., 1898-09-30
TURKS KILL ARMENIANS.
About Fifty Slaughtered in q Fight
Near AlashgOrb.

CONSTANTINOPLE,S September 30-Ad-
vices just received from Van say fighting
has occurred at Alashgorb. between the
Turks and a number of Armenians from
Russia. About fifty Armenians were killed
Evening star., 1898-09-30
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j
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Evening star., 1898-09-30

very worthy grand chaplain, worthy grand
Adah,, Ruth, Esther. Martha, Electa. war
der. sentinel ANA grand marshal, are ap-
pOinteeS of the most worthy grand matron-
elect and will be selected later.
Evening star., 1898-09-30

DIR. Harmon Going to Cuba.
DIR. Samuel l.. Harmon of $40 NJ street
has been appointed an acting assistant sur
geon in the army and assigned to duty at
Santiago. He is now on his way to his
station.
Evening star., 1898-09-30
BANDITS IN CUBA.

There have been some notable knights Of
the road on the island. but General Go
mez would not tolerate them.
Evening star., 1898-09-30
FINANCIAL.
Ann. Security
and Trust Co.
Members American Ware
housemen's Association.

nOuScinen : ASSOCIATION.
Members New York Fur
nlture Warehousemen's Asso-
citation.
Conn plete facilities for
packing, shipping and de.
fivering household goods,
works of art, ETC., i'm any
part of the world. Rail.
road and marine insurance.
Estimates ON request.
Evening star., 1898-09-30
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Il never disaDpOint."
Fac-Simile typewriter letters
escaI-. the ordinary circular letters
fate They are Invariably read from
beginning t. end. Can't he distin-
guisitd from autographic typewrit:en
letters So they're bound to get at
teution. Let us show you samples
AMI quote prices. .., .
BYRON : ADAMS Prompt Printer. SO 11th st
se:sO-I ID
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-03-14
HOTEL PROPERTY SOLD.

American House at Beverly Bought by
Mr.. w. Fl. Gurley, of This city.
Mrs. Nellie Long, administrator of
the estate of the late c. NJ. Devol, sold
the American Hotel property in Bev-
erly at public auction Saturday after
noon. The property was auc,ioned off
by l.. w. Ellenwood at the Court
House. A number of bidders from
Beverly were present, but the purchase
was made by Mr.. w. Fl. Gurley, of this
city, his bid of s235O being the highest
The appraisement was $4,000. 1t is un-
derstood that Mr.. Gurley purchased
the property for well known Beverly
gentleman, who will put it in first-class
repair. The hotel has been vacant for
some time, but will probabl be taken
by Mr.. AL. Worley. of Beverly.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-03-14
NEW TELEPHONE CONNECTION.

Commissioners Grant a Franchise Cover
ing the West End of the County.
The County Commissioners, while in
session last week, granted to Mr.. s. w.
Harvey permission to construct tele-
phone lines over a number OF roads in
the West End of the county. The
franchise was granted on condition
that travel be In no way interfered
with along the several roads. 1t is
proposed to construct lines from
Browns Mills via Watertown and
Churchtown to Marietta; from Bartlett
via Layman to Barlow; from Vincent
to Barlow, and from Barlow via Flem-
ing and Tunnel to Marietta; from Wat
erford via Churchtown to Barlow and
Vincent. The construction of the net
work of lines indicated would bring
Marietta into direct telephone commu-
nication with the entire West End and
would undoubtedly be OF much benefit
to all concerned.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-03-14
THE BLENNERHASSETT.
The Finest Appointed Hotel in West Yir-
ginia at Parkersburg.

The Finest Appointed Hotel in West vir-
ginia at Parkersburg.
Landlord Smith, of the Blennerhas-
sett, has reopened his hotel, which has
been thoroughly remodeled, and is
now up-to-date and frst-class hotel
in every particular Every room in
the house has been refurnished with
elegant new furniture and new carp
cts. A new reading room has been
opened in the rear of the lobby, which
is luxurious in it's appointments The
layatory, one of the finest in the State,
has been removed to the basement.
The dining has been enlarged and
greatly beautified, the wall and cell
ing decorations being very pretty in
design. The tables have all been fur
nished with new silver and china of
the best quality. The cuisine is under
charge of noted chef, and the menu
compares favorably with that of any
hotel in the State. The genial land
lord has spent thousands of dollars in
making his house pleasant resort and
comfortable and luxurious home.-
Sentinel.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-03-14
HOw's This?

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Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all drug
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