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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-04-07
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Harriyburg. April 1.--Rrigadi.r Cen.
rral Wiley. commanding tn, S,..a.
brigade Of the PENNSYLVANIA Nation.
,.uard. called on Governor Tltnr
at the rNcouliyc department yesterday
The two gentlemen were III conference
Tor some ''Hi'' an" 'h'n N'Ju.,u' '".".
rraI stewart was sent I"I. I'm. con
i'rrnc" lasted i"r coupe "I u'uIs.
ana II It's conclusion the PaIu''pail.
declined 10 taIN i"r puph'Hl''h'
IS known lhil lh'f conference was ~.
To the QUICKEST manner "l ln"hlIl@'h'
tn" second htiEa""' HS th"i "rEAhIHA.
tun would u" sent east aS soon as pos
SIbIr HIlrf a can Ior troops.
Mauch Chunk. Pa. April 5-The
Democratic county committee. mot here,
Yesterday afternoon for the purprs.. NJ
rIrctinr four drIrgatcs tu I'm, stat,
convention. tnpcthrr with y ch,irm,,,
of tb. ,.unty ,,mmittrn rnr tL, ,,,.u
inr vrar There v.rn tyn ti,L.,.
named one in favor oc w T. I,rrit,
the other outi-IIorrity fractional Iin,.
,,arn rI,s.l, d,our and had II,nJ ,,,.,,.
nvidnucrL tbrn,rbur, H.. s.s,ion
James T.. Muihearn present incumbent
and pronounced Iarritv follower
was elected county chairman over Jo-
seph y. Bennett by three votes The
stat" delegates elected will all support
the llarrty wing of the Democracy.
RcvnoIdsviIra po March GA ,,t
caso nr insanity over rnIiri,n c,,,,,,
fron, Wa.hlnrton township Gv, r,iIo.
west of here in which five members of
tbe Caviar family nrn snrinusI,, o,-
fected. During n religions revival ,bc.
1g-year-oId daughter became mentally
deranred and II was necessary to Mac.
her in the ASYLUM nj Warren Tho
father, James Caylor and son Alfred
aged q. were active workers I'm the
protracted meeting. and last week tho
mental faculties of both father and son
gave way, leaving them in a deplorable.
condition of insanity. They were,
placed in the Dixmont ASYLUM. Word
was received here Yesterday that tn.
wife and mother and another son have
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-04-07

that day william !. Bryan was inter.
viewed at his home In Lincoln. Neb.
and he declared unqualiiedly for inter.
vention, even at tn erisk Of wars hor.
rors. In order to save the starving Gu.
bans.
Last Friday was a day of great ex.
citement. 1t was given out, though not
officially reported. that the reply of the
Spanish government to the presidents
letter was very unsatisfactory. anC
that a message would be sent to con.
gress explaining the whole position OF
Monday Of this week. The general opin.
ion on that day was that congress
would declare for armed Intervention
that Spain would resist and that wal
would follow. A telegram from Mad.
rid announced that Spain's formidable
torpedo flotilla had arrived at Porte
Rico, but this proved to be untrue
The fleet encountered a severe storm
en- route, and the vessels were COM
PEELED to seek shelter at Cape Verde
islands, in a badly crippled condition
to make repairs. They are $500 miles
from Porto Rico.
on Saturday the reports had 1t that
the president was unalterably opposed
to the war spirit in congress. 1t was
given out that the suffering reconcen-
trados in Cuba were now. owing tC
American charity, being properly fed
and that should armed intervention be
declared 100000 of them would die OF
starvation. 1t was asserted that the
coming message would endeavor to pre-
vent action by congress at present.
Last Sundays reports We're rather
conflicting, and would make it appear
that the president was inclined to
avert war on the Spanish assurance
that the reconCentrados in Cuba would
be provided for. Rut it now looks as
IL this statement was given out to soc
cure delay. as It was also asserted that
The government had purchased larG,
quantities Of ammunition abroad,
which had not yet been shipped. Pow
der makers in this country, too, are
clamoring FOR more time. Statistics
We're published 20 show that 10 more
formidable fleet of war vessels was
ever gathered together, un3," any .,"
than Commodore Schlcys flying squad
ron at Hampton Roads. 4 Wayn,
Me, dispatch ANNOUNCED th" invention
Of n terrible engine of war hy Hudson
Maxim, brother of the famous qua in
ventor. This latest invention is called
the Maxim aerial torpedo. aud VII
throw a ton Of dynamite a distance OF
FIVE miles.
In an interview at Madrid Sunday
Scnor Sasas.a, the Spanish premier
said:
I'VE did not object in principle To az
armistice for The Cuban'insurranls. w,
are. however. Of the opinion that II
does not bchoove Spain to take the
initiative, and that suspension Of
hostilitics ought 10 I've asked for 10y th'
Insurgents. We suggested that the I'M
ted States government might, If so in
clned, exercise it's influence with tn,
insurgents TO induce them to apply fOl
an armistice, with a view to further TN
ends of peace, on the understanding
however, that the armistIce would b.
destined t. lead to the submission o
the insurgents to the new autonomoul
regime"
Seuor Sagasta declared further tina
the question Of Cuban independence
the sale OF that colony or any invasion
of Spanish rights was not mentioned ~
the recent negotiations.
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Archbishop Opposes Intervention.

Rome. April 5.-Archbishop Ireland
has cabled deprecating a formal Of
fer of intervention, and explaining that
the pope could only intervene success
fully by recognizing the Monroe doc
trine, which would be impoltic. A ru-
NOR Is current here that Emperor Will
lam first broached the idea of papal
mediation. and was warmly seconded
by Austria.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-04-07

ST Johns, N. r., April 5-The Brit
ish brigantine Bella Rosa, Captain Cal
lahan, from Cadiz, March 4, via Opor-
to, for ST. Johns, just arrived here, re-
ports having been chased by and fired
upon by Spanish vessel shortly after
leaving the harbor of Oporto.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-04-07
OVER A HUNDRED DEAD.
A Terrible Disaster 0vertakes the
Town Of Shawneetown, Ills.
BNGULFED IN A SUDDEN DELUGE
rhe Bursting OF u Levee Caught the
People without Warming, Carrying
Many to Death-The People Depend
ent Upon Charity OF Nearby Towns.

Ieople Wltnout Wurniugs SurTNihE
Many to Death-The People Depend I
ent Upon Charity or Nearby Towns.
Evansville, Ind. April AT 4:S0
o'clock yesterday afternoon the levee
at Shawneetown, Ills, a town of 1000
inhabitants, broke a mile above the /
town. and the place was quickly sub
merged, many houses being swep.
away and hundred or more persons
drowned.
Shawneetown is 75 miles below Ev-
ansville, on the Ohio river. 1t is sit
uated in valley of extremely low land
with hills skirtinG ii In the rear, and
with 25 foot lcvee in front running
from hill TO hill The town is very
much in the position of a fortified city,
and when the levee gave way a mite
above town under the pressure Of the
very high river the water shot thruugh
n 20 foot opening and struck the plac"
like hurricane, sweeping everything
before IL.
j. ~ Hogan, of Omaha, MS left tn"
scene of the flood half an hour before
the dixie broke. His hruthcr-in law.
Sheriff Galloway. of GallItin county.
whose home was at ShawncetOwn, had
the same good fortune. The sh.riis
wife and two daughters were swept
away aud thoir bodies have not Nu.
been recovered. Ho"0u's story of tha
flood shows that the tuWnsucuplr hou
absolutely NO waruu. of the d#"~t.r
about O'Clock in the evening hr
said "th" loyoe ON the north side of
/ the town r8No way >l On. north end
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-04-07
rh,ev,np Postal Clerk Confesses.

Chicago, April 5.-John d. Host, a
clerk in the postoffice. was arrested
yesterday for stealing letters. Host
confessed his crime, and said he could
not support his wife and two children
on his salary Of $12 a week, and had
been pilfering the mails for three
months. 1t is estimated by the de-
partment that Host has stolen at least
5000 letters during the past few
months,
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A WEEKS NEWS CONDENSED.
"Wednesday. March 30.

w C0uC<uoNs &0oESn OSs
The new torpedo boat purchased In
Germany has been named the Somers.
Flood damage near Greensburg. Ind.
exceeds $4,000. There were a dozen
persons drowned.
The public funeral of Lieutenant sen-
kins, who lost his life in the Maine dis
aster. took place at Pittsburg today.
The national senate has passed the
bill appropriating 100000 for the in
dustrial exposition to be held in Phila'
delphia.
Two more bodies have been taken
from the ruins of the burned Aver
building, Chicago, making total of II
thus far found.
Thursday, March 81.
During the civil war the sessions Of
congress did not consume as much
time as is usual in times of peace.
1t is reported that Denmark has sold
to the United States the islands of st
Thomas, st. John and st. Croix, in the
West Indies.
A stock jobbing rumor in London
yesterday was to the effect that. Presi-
dent Kruger. of the Transvaal repub-
Tic, ndu DtGn dSSdSSlldbCu.
The Italian government has ordered
Italian consuls in the United States to
see that the Italian emigrants observe
the strictest neutrality in the event OF
war.
Friday. April |.
Hon. James l.. Wolcott, former chan.
cellor of Delaware, died at his home in
Dover.
1t is reported that Japan has asked
the United states To join Great Britain
in supporting Japan's position at Wei
Hai-Wci.
The two men who attempted To as
sassinate King George, of Greece, at
Athens I'm February, have been SON
fenced To- death.
The appeal of NJ. Iola, the noted
French novelist for n new trial will
moi. I've granted, lu, it is admitted that
he win not be s,nt to Jail to serve his
years sentence.
saturday, April =.
Bism1r,s celebrated his SD h.rthla,
yesterday
/ Tho rerurt of Secretary Wilson ON t..
! governments beet sugar e>uprimca.
has been soat to congress,
W. g. Guuo, editor OF the l..uucla.
! had "a stree, duel at Waco, TeN. Ui,'
Captain r. W. Davis. Eraua is o.a.
/ and Davis dytl-.
The contracts Tor The GcorstJc.av'.. ...
under the p,w system were made y..
/ terday The state expects au auwa
/ income of $l0oooU.
#. 80 .
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-04-07
Killed by Boiler Explosion.

Belaire. O., April 5.-At the Wheel
ing Iron works, in Benwood, yesterday
a boiler eplosion killed David Garry,
of Old Hundred. Va, fatally injured
owen Tates. of Belaire, o.. and badly
scalded four others.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-04-07

Cardinal Taschereau Probably Dying.
Quebec, April 5.-Cardinal Tascher-
eau, who has been Ill for q long time
is much worse today. He has received
The last rites Of the church.
Graham guardian., 1898-08-19

To show the absurdity of the
claim made by the Republican
press Of the Territory that the only
means of obtaining statehood IS to
elect Republican delegate to Con-
gress, we will quote what one OF
the most prominent Republican
politicians Of the Territory said a
few days since. When asked If 1T
would be necessary to elect Re-
publican to Congress to obtain
statehood, he answered: "No! 1t
will make no difference whether he
be Republican or Democrat, we
will get statehood just the same
The war has broadened the ideas
of Congressman on the great west
to such an extent that we are sure
to be accorded statehood, no mat
ter to what political faith our dele
gate belongs.
Graham guardian., 1898-08-19

THE Flagstaff Gem truly says
The gold bug press and the federal
office holders of this territory
shouting for statehood Is like the
devil shouting glory at camp
meeting-falth is lacking in both
instances. The people have no
confidence in the assertions of the
crowd who have saddIed an illegal
and unjust debt upon them, and
even denied them home rule.
Talk about statehood from such a
source is an insult to the iatelli-
gence of the citizens of Arizona.
The people are as ready to be-
lieve that black is white as to be-
lieve those gold bugs are IN favor
of statehood.
Graham guardian., 1898-08-19

THE Bulletin is inclined to make
fun of US for being defeated at the
polls four years ago and advises
the Democratic party not to run
us again. We are not a candidate,
however, so the advise is a little
premature. 1t seems to us that we
were about as successful in getting
elected as Bro. Kelly was in hold
ing the job he got appointed to.
History tells US we both held our
jobs about the samo length Of time.
Graham guardian., 1898-08-19

The Democratic party cannot af
ford to place men upon the ticket
who betrayed the party at the last
election. Let men be placed upon
the ticket who have proven true.
Men who went back on the party
two years ago because they did not
receive the nomination will do so
as often as the'inclination comes to
them. Therefore we say the party
cannot afford to trust them, and
again we say be careful.
Graham guardian., 1898-08-19
Democratic County Convention,
GRAHAM COUNTY DEMOCRATIC
CENTRAL COMMITTEE Rooms,
AUGUST l3, 1898.


At meeting of the Democratic
: central committee of Graham coun-
ty, Arizona held at Solomonville,
Arizona, on this 18th day of Au'
gust, 1898, it was resolved that a
Democratic county convention OF
said county be called to rect at
Solononville, Arizona, or Friday
the 9th day of Septembe1 1898, at
10 o'clock a. Ii. fcss the purpose OF
nominating candidates for the vari'
GUS offices of Graham county to be
filed at the ensuing Novem ber
election; the selection of sixteen
delegates to the Territorial conven'
ton to meet at Prescott. Septem-
ber 10th, 1898, and for the trans
action of such other necessary busi-
ness as may come before said coun-
ty convention.
Primaries for the selection of
delegates from the various precincts
to said county convention will be
held in the various precincts
on Thursday, September lst 1898,
at such hour and place as may be
designated by due notice previous.
ly posted by the central committee
man for such precinct.
The basis of representation Civ.
en- to each precinct will be one
delegate for each 10 votes received
by Hon. Marcus A. Smith in 1896
and one delegate for an additional
fraction of six votes, provided that
each precinct shall have at least
one delegate. Delegates are here
by spportioned as follows:
Graham guardian., 1898-08-19

THE bonds just issued by the
government, although the rate OF
interest IS three per cent per year,
are now selling at 1O4 IA. The
purchasers of the bonds are $780,.
900 ahead on the deal up to date
The gold standard means high
prices for bonds and low prices for
property.
Graham guardian., 1898-08-19

In this weeks GUARDIAN, J. ".
Payne, superintendent of the
Grand Reef Mining company an
nounces himself as candidate for
the Legislative council on the
Democratic ticket from Graham
county, subject to the action of the
Democratic convention, which will
meet on the 9th of September.
Mr.. Payne is life long Democrat,
a thorough business man and has
resided in Arizona for many years.
For his business ability one need
look no further than to the success.
full development and management
of the Grand Reef mine in this
county.
Graham guardian., 1898-08-19

The Democratic party need have
no fear of the result of the coming
election if men are placed upon the
ticket in whom the people have
confidence. But if this is not done,
look out.
Graham guardian., 1898-08-19

NEVER did town need incorpor.
ating worse than does Stafford at
the present time. Just look at the
condition of our streets. They are
q disgrace to any civilized COM
munity.
Graham guardian., 1898-08-19
First publication Aug. 10.
Notice for Publication.
Entry, No. I75s


HON cStend Entry, No. I755.
LAND OFFICE AT TUCSON ARIz.l
August Sth, 1898 I
Notice is hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proofs in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Clerk
OF the District Court at SOlOmOnville Ari.
Zona, on Sept. q, 1898, viz:
John Evans, of Stafford, Graham County,
Arizona, for the N 4 NE 4, SE 4 NE 4, EEH
Sc 4, Sec 10, Tp = R26 +.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz;
Austin Evans, Rudolph Stucky, John H,
Evans and James Freestone all OfSaaOTd, Ari-
zonR.
EUGENE J. TRIPPEL,
RapiStpr
Graham guardian., 1898-08-19

Possibly if the mouths of the in.
surgents are kept full they'll not
be so particular about making their
voice heard in the negotiations.
Graham guardian., 1898-08-19

Behr Bros,
Mason & HamIin,
-steinway & Sons,
Knabe Co.,
All standard higb-grade pianos,
l have sold hundreds of them in
Arizona the past II years, and
no one ever heard Of one proving
defective.
Behr's Waldorf"
Kimball & Co.,
Smith & Barnes
Pianos. First.cIass, medium
priced and fully warranted.
SECOND-GRADE PAINOS. sucl
as irresponsible agents and deal
ers sell for $500 and 1850. a
SITS to s195 at my store.
Washburn, Mason,
Edwin and Champion Guitar,
and MandoIins, the best in the
world. Violins and BaDiocs.
Regina Music Boxes
At the same price all over the
United States.
Music, Strings,
Trimmings and Folios Of Latest
Music, for guitar, mandolin,
piano, organ, etc.
DON'T buy cheap Trash from ire,
sponsible travelling men or
teachers who sell on commission
on large margins. They have
not dollar In capital nor a foot
of land to back their warranty
After doing the public, like the
nomad of the desert, they quiet,
ly fold their tents and steal away
in the darkness.
instruments exchanged and rented
Terms easy.
Tuning done by only Grst-clas:
artisans.
REDEWILL'S MUSIC STORE.
224-232 W. Washington st.
PHOENIX ARIH
Graham guardian., 1898-08-19

Proxies will be recognized when
held by any voter residing within
the precinct represented by such
proxy.
ARTURO ELIAS, j. W. PAYNE,
Secretary. Chairman protein.
Graham guardian., 1898-08-19
For sheriff.

Tor ShSfiHl
thereby announce myselfas candidate for
Sheriff Of Graham County, subject to the action
of the Democratic convention.
BEN CLARK.
Graham guardian., 1898-08-19
For sheriff.

For ShGriHi
hereby announce myself as a candidate for
Sheriff OF Graham County, subject to the action
of the Democratic convention.
GEO. b. GAMBLE.
Graham guardian., 1898-08-19

A good representation of Demo
Gratis were present last Saturday at
the meeting of the Democratic
Central Committee. The result of
the meeting will be found in the
call, published in this issue of the
GUARDIAN for the primaries on
Sept. 1st, and the county conven'
ton on Sept. 18th. When the pri-
maries are held every voter should
by present so that the men select
ed TO construct the ticket at the
county convention will be among
the very best citizens of the dis
trict in which they reside. The
placing in the field of honest cap
able men to fill the several Offices
is entirely in the HANDS of the peo-
pie and if they neglect their duty
the result Is easily foretold.
Judge W. W. Damn on, of Thatch-
er, places his announcement as a
candidate for county treasurer, sub
iect to action of the Democratic con-
vention in today's GUARDIAN.
Judge Damron has been a public
servant so long that every man,
woman and child in Graham cour.
ty is acquainted with him. For
two terms Judge Damron was
treasurer of Graham county and
we do not hesitate to say that the
office has never been conducted in
more business like way than
under his administration. His
Democracy is known as we'll as he
is, and should he receive the nom
nation at the hands of his party,
no Republican can defeat him.
-S2s-
WE don't much blame that old
featherless rooster who runs the
Pick and Drill for getting mad
when he is called Populist. Nor
do we blame him for swearing he
has been Republican for 80 years.
He is Republican now; any fool
can see that; and if he continues to
shout in favor of Yavapai bonds,
prison contracts and other Repub-
lican schemes he will undoubtedly
get an appointment in which there
will he a handsome "rake-off."
Stay with it Bro. Banta; the ap-
pointment is sure to come, and if
you should run short on Congress
slonal timber perhaps the city of
Tucson will lend you "Frying
Pan" for the purpose,
Graham guardian., 1898-08-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

For Eherim
hereby announce myself as candidate for
Sheriff OF Graham County, subject to the de.
cision of the Democratic County Convention.
HARRY CLIFFORD.
Graham guardian., 1898-08-19
First Publication August 18th,
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Homestead Entry NO. 1871.

LAND OFFICE At TUCSON ARlll
Aug. 8 1898, !
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Clerk OF
the ProbateCOuTt at SOlOmOnYille Arizona, on
Sept. Ath 1898, viz: 49,
Abner W. Chesey, Pima, Arizona, for the M
NE 4, Sc 4, NE x, secl7, Tp6 % L,
He names the following witnesses 70 prove ms
said land, viz:
George W. Lennon, Simeon Matthew'S PM
c. Merrill, jr and Joseph f. Blair, all OF Plma'
EUGENE j. TRIPPEL:
Register
Graham guardian., 1898-08-19
For CoInciImani

FOf NfltiUClIHNni
hereby announce myselfa candidate for the
Legislative council Of Arizona from Graham
county, aubjoct to the decision of the Demo
cratic convention
J. W. PAYNE.
Graham guardian., 1898-08-19
For Treasurer:

For Treasurer
hereby announce myself a candidate for
TreaSIfs5 Of Graham county, subject to the
aetIon Oftke Democratic county convention.
". W DAMRON.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-11
A RACE TRACK

There Is strong talk Of building race
track. and certain Interested parties arc
looking around for suitable location. \
good plan would be to have the board Of
trade tako hold OF tho matter and estab-
lish a fair ground in connection with q
driving park. There are several good
horses in Beaumont but our streets are
unsatisfactory for driving, and II good
track war built and properly graded u
would encourage the purchase or good
roadsters Motlnees could he arranged and
owners OF speedy nags could try them out
and demonstrate their superiority or 9th.
orwise, Inside tho race track baseball
park could be laid of and with one or
more city parks in other parts OF the city
the foundation for progressive metropolis
could be laid much easier at present than
later ON when realty values are much
higher.