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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-10-13

years in the Eastern Penitentiary.-
John Napp and Grier Shell were
both convicted Of stealing meat from
Reuben Weirick and Napp was sem
fenced for two years and Shell re-
ceived six months more than either
of the other two. We presume that
Shells six months extra is because
it was his second introduction to
Judge Mcclure. 1t seems like a
hard and cruel sentence especially
to Jones and Napp, who both have
large families to support, and who
no doubt have adeep interest in their
welfare else they would not under
take to steal to support them. On
the other hand it is not right that a
few honest men should be made the
victims of these midnight praulers.
The Court resorted to the only step
that will break up this stealing bus
iness. If the mild sentences will
not break up these depredations then
the court is doing the proper thing
in sending these marauders to the
penitentiary, and thus protecting the
community against them. As tothe
support of the families thetownships
can better afford to keep them than
a few individuals that would be made
the unwilling supporters, by having
thefts committed upon them.
1t is a matter of universal regret
that Mr.. Kantz caught the wrong
parties or failed to be able to con-
vict the guilty ones. These men
from Shamokin certainly cleared
themselves by proving an alibi. JUS
tice is a very peculiar thing when
you are irving to secure it for your
self Or any one else. 1t would be
more unfortunate to convict one in
nocent man than it would be to let
three guilty men 60 free. Hence
these men are entitled to the doubt
if any existed.
The Court had more criminal bus
iness last week than it has had for
long time. The court did the best
thing it could in protecting the COM
munity and ifit would have had 4
chance to do it, it would have done
more.
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REPUBLICAN TICKET.
Thursday, Oct. 13, 1898.
CONGRESSMAN MAHON. 0. K.
From Philadelphia Inquirer. oct srd.

From Philadelphia Inquirer. oct. srd.
An unusual Efforts to be made by
the democrats of the Eighteenth Con-
gressional District, now represented
by the Honorable Thaddeus M.
Mahon, of Franklin, to defeat that
gentleman this year. 1t will not
succeed. Theircandidate, Mr.. Robert
McMeen, of Mitllin, is an excellent
gentleman, but he labors under the
disadvantage of being personally un-
known to many OF the voters, while
Mr.. Mahon's name is a household
word in every one of theseven coun-
ties composing the district. Mr..
Mahon's services, too, havebeen sat
isfactory to the great majority of his
constituents, and it is known that
he will get many Democratic votes.
We find no reason for being the least
apprehensive of the result outthere.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-10-13
LAFAYETTE DAY.

The movement to signalize the
participation of the United States in
the Paris Exposition by the erection
of monument to Latayettethrough
contributions from pupils of public
schools, the memorial TO be unveil-
ed and dedicated on July 4, 1900,
has madesuch progress that the 18th
inst. has been officially designated as
Lafayette Day, on which occasion
special exercises, appropriate to the
occasion, are to be rendered.
1t is peculiarly appropriate that
such exercises should be participate
ed in by pupils of the schools of
Pennsylvania. Withinits limits are
Valley Forge Campground and the
scenes of other important events in
which the eminent Frenchman who
devoted himself with such ardor to
the cause of American independence
figured prominently.
At Barren Hill Lafayette estab-
lished a camp under the direction of
Washington, and successfully eluded
an overwhelming British force, TO
have encountered which would pro-
baby have meant destruction or
capture for his little band. This
event has been suitably commemorate
ed by the Historical Society, and a
substantial monument erected by
it to mark the site Of the camp.
Snyder Countv's teachers and
pupils have reputation forpatriot-
ism which they will no doubt fully
maintain in connection with the pro-
posed participation in the Lafayette
memorial. Every teacher in tho
county sholld respond heartily tc
the suggestions Of Governor Hast.
ings and the Superintendent Pub.
lie instruction. In 50 doing they
will also impress upon the minds O
their pupils the value OF unselfsl
service such as those rendered tc
the struggling colonies by the brave
and chaiyalrous Frenchman.
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l)tt.l)

Sept 2S, In Buckwheat Valley,
Henry Hoffman, aged 20 years, Of
consumption.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-10-13
HEALTH Of SANTIAGO.
The Condition Of Our Soldiers Has
Greatly Improved.
CEN. WOODS EXECUTIVE ABILITY

The Military Governor Has Succeeded
in Bringing Order Out or the Chaos
That Issued Upon tho Departure OF
the spaniards.
Santiago de Cuba, Oct. 1.-THE
health Of the United States troops now
In the province Of Santiago has con-
siderably improved, not more than 10
per cent now being on the sick list
Most Of the cases Of indisposition are
merely light malarial fevers. Yellow
fever has been practically stamped out
OF the city by the systematic cleaning
process put into operation.
For several weeks Major Barber, who
Is at the head of the street cleaning
department, has had 600 men engaged
In carting away the filth Of generations,
which Is burned at one or the other
OF the crematories. General Wood has
shown wonderful executive ability in
bringing order out of the chaos that
issued upon the departure Of the Span
iards. He Is without question one OF
the most popular officials In this part
OF the island. In making appointments
he places no personal favorites, but
takes the verdict of so OF the most
prominent Cubans, who are answerable
for the honesty and efficiency Of the
candidates they propose.
General Lawton is we'll satisfied with
the soldierly qualities displayed by his
men since they have been here, and all
reports from other places in the prov
ince as to the behavior of the American
troops are equally satisfactory. There
has been very little drunkenness, which,
when one remembers that, as a soldier
tersely puts 1t, drink Is cheap, and
you are always thirsty" is really re-
markable.
Officers Of all grades, and even en-
listed men, are receiving letters by ev-
cry mail from persons in the United
States asking for information as to the
possibilities for investment in this part
Of Cuba. In the early future there
ought to be numerous openings, but
at present General Wood advises in
vestors not to come II they intend their
Investments to take the form Of land
purchase, as the records and archives
have been left in shocking state by
the Spanish authorities, presumably
with the intention Of making additional
difficulties for their successors.
A man with a little capital would do
well here with small laundry, an
American bakery or a small store with
good groceries. Such enterprises could
bs made to pay from the very outset.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-10-13
Gathering of Catholic Prelates.

Washington. Oct. 1.-THE Catholic
archbishops of the United States and a
number Of the prominent clergy are
here to attend the annual meetings OF
the board Of trustees of the Catholic
university and the archbishops this
week. That of the trusteers Of the uni
versity. Of which Cardinal Gibbons is
president, commenced today. There
are no questions to come up likely to
lead to long discussion. Following the
disposition of the work Of the trustees
will be the meeting Of the archbishops.
There are 13 of these dignitaries in the
church Of the United States at this
time, the archbishopric of Santa Fe be-
Ing vacant, and nearly all are expected
TO be present
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The Botkin Extradition Case.

San Francisco. Oct. 1.-THE Botkin
case is likely to develop a sensation
before the alleged poisoner is removed
from the state. Governor Budd signed
the extradltion warrant yesterday af-
ternoon and gave 1t to Chief Lees. At
torney General Fitzgerald thought II
was legal, and that 1t was sufficient
for her removal. Mrs. Botkin's attor-
ney hastened to the federal court to ask
Judge Hawley to issue a writ Of habeas
corpus to prevent the state authorities
from forcibly taking the prisoner from
the state, but Judge Hawley could not
be found. 1t Is possible that the pris-
oner will be taken away today unless
the courts interfere.
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A Russian Prince Married.

Chicago, Oct. l1.-Prince Nicholas w.
Engalitcheff. formerly OF st. Peters
burg. now OF Chicago, and Mrs. Eva
Clayton, daughter Of Capitalist
Charles w. Partridge, were married at
the Orthodox Greek church of st.
Vladimir yesterday. Only the brides
father, mother and sister, and Baron A.
A. SchlIppenbach, the Russian consul,
and Carl BuenZ, the German consul
were present. The bride was formerly
the wife OF Samuel Clayton, n wealthy
Philadelphian. but secured a divorce a
few months ago Prince EngalItchefi
is the eldest son OF Prince Alexander
Enpalitchen
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-10-13
COURT Proceedings.
Reported by Jas. q. Grouse, Esq.

Court convened Monday Oct. 5,
1898, at ll:42 A. NJ.
Hon. II. NJ. Mcclure, President
Judge, and Hon. u. T. Gemberling,
Associate Judge, presiding.
p. Fl. Herbs.er, H. r. Riegle,
Henry W. Kerstetter and Henry X.
Tobias were appointed tipstaves.
Constables' returns were filed and
approved.
W. H. Unger, David L. Glover
and Chas. c. Yocum were admitted
to practice law in the several courts
Snyder County.
Monday, Oct. 3, 1898, at l2, NJ,
memorial services were held and the
court adjourned until Tuesday
morning in memory of Hon. H. e.
Sampsell, deceased.
The Committee on resolutions re-
ported the following viz:
WHEREAS, it has pleased our
Heavenly Father in His inscrutable
wisdom, and through the medium of
sudden calamity, to call to Him
self the Honorable Henry c. Samp-
sell, one ofthe Associate Judges of
this Court;
Therefore be it resolved lby the
Bar Of the County of Snyder
That while we deeply deplore his
loss we bow in humble submission to
the will of Him whose ways are not
as our ways, yet who is "too wise to
err and too good to be unkind."
RESOLVED, That by the death OF
Judge Sampsell our Court has lost
an honest and conscientious member,
his family akindhusband and father,
his church a consistent and worthy
member, and the community one OF
its most upright citizens.
RESOLVED, That we tender oul
heartfelt sympathy to his sorrowing
family and friends as we mingle oul
own tears with theirs in this, theil
period ofdesolation and bereavement
RESOLVED, That seresolution,
be spread upon TIE minutes of tn,
Court, and that copy be furnished
to all the newspapers in the Count,
Of Snyder for publication.
A. w. POTTER,
FREDERICK +. BOWER,
3 JACOB GILBERT,
II. II. GRIMM,
Committee.
COURT OF QUARTER SESSIONS.
In the case Of the commonwealth
against Daniel j. Houtz, the jur,
found the defendant guilty. OF assault
and battery, and he was sentence
to pay fine of two dollars and th,
costs Of prosecution.
In the case of the commonwealth
against William Kahler. ct. al.
there was a verdict of p.lu;t.aI.
'Nolle prose lis Ygss e.!.Sesd i.
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Orders of sale were awarded in
the estates Of John II. Bachman,
decd, and Sabilla Noll, decd.
Returns to orders of sale were
confirmed in the estates of John S.
Hassinger, decd, Elizabeth Reich
enbach, decd, Benjamin Kreamer,
decd, Nathan Arbogast, decd,
Michael Frantz, decd, Julian
Swartz, decd, Thomas Swartz,
decd, and Eve Sampsell, decd.
Returns to writs of inquest were
confirmed in the estates of Joseph
Hassinger, decd, and u. p. Gross,
decd.
A. w. Pontius was appointed
guardian of Myrtle Izora, Roscoe
Henry, Ralph Jacob and Rachael
Elizabeth Keyser. minor children o.
MIRA Ee,ses ,.ess.sed.
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The Penitentiary Sentences.

Last week at court three persons
were sent to the penitentiary for
stealing and a small boy to the house
Of refuge for house breaking. How
ardJones, who was convicted ofsteal-
ing meat from Elmer Zechman was
sea.eneed 10 serve term of two
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-10-13
WANTED SEVERAL I'll

yVANTED SEVERAL TRUSTWORTHY
w persons In this stale 10 manage our bust
ness IN their own and nearby counties. ID is
mainly onice work conducted at home. Salary
straight 5000 year and expenses definite.
b0nahde. no more, no less salary, Monthly $40.
Referepe's. HprlN.e self,ad,lrasqnI Plninpei !
snvehf ..s;yen Z. Hvss. l.e1 ~ ~,
ohiuAsv. s-..-t..s
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-10-13

All the accounts Of executors,
administrators and guardians and
the widows appraisements were con
frmed ms advertised except those
hereinafter mentioned.
Auditors reports were fled in the
estates Of John X. Arbogast, decd.
and Phoebe A. keely, decd.
Exceptions were filed to the ac-
counts in the estates Joseph Has
singer, decd, and Esther Hare
decd.
Saturday. Oct. s, 1898, court ad-
journed to Tuesday, Nov. Is, 1898,
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For Sickness Get the Best.

O,d Clolce Wines from Speer's vineyards, Pas
sale. The rich Port Grape, the Claret, win. 1881
The Burgundy and Uuntermented are uncxcel
ed for entertainments, family use aud inyalids
One bottle OF Speers Is worth three OF California
Win
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David Shaffer, J. F. Dunkelberger,
William D. Mann and Francis E.
Boyer.
In the case of the commonwealth
against ]. A. Williams, the jury did
not find u true bill, because the wit
nesses were not present.
In the case of the commonwealth
VS.. David l. Sholley, a bench war
rant was Issued.
In the case of the commonwealth
VS.. Eyre Smith, r. A. M. Harner,
the prosecutor, was sentenced tJ pay
the costs of prosecution.
In the case of the commonwealth
VS.. Moses Freedman, the defendant
was acquitted ofthe charge Of ofassault
and battery, and he and his wife,
who was the prosecutrix, were each
sentenced to pay one half of the
costs.
In the case of the commonwealth
against Howard Jones, the defend
ant was convicted of larceny and was
sentenced to pay fine of $40, costs
of prosecution, restore the stolen
goods, or pay the same, aud undergo
an imprisonment in the Eastern
Penitentiary locatedat Philadelphia,
for the term of 2 years at hard labor
and solitary confinement.
In the case of the commonwealth
VS.. John Nappand Grier Shell, they
were convicted of the same offense
and received the same sentence with
the exception, that their fines were
SIS each and Shell was sent down
for 2 years and 6 calendar months.
In the case of the commonwealth
VS.. Lee Roy Kerstetter, the defend
ant was acquitted of the charge of
burglary and the court directed the
oonlmittal to the house of refuge.
f. ID. II. Walter, David Stahl
and w. B. Gemberling were ap-
pointed to view public road in Pc rry
township.
j. M. Baker, Samuel j. Warner
and Edward Beaver were appointed
to view bridge across Jacks Creek
in West Beaver township.
VIM. Meyer, Henry Brown and
Edward Shafier were appointed to
view public road in Union town
ship.
James Middleswarth, James A.
Wagner and Frank Spaid were ap-
pointed toviewpublic road in Centre
township.
j. M. Boyer, Henry Meyer and
M. H. lloyer We're appointedto view
public road in Monroe township.
II. E. Richter, C.S. Spangler and
W. H. Kerstetter were appointed
to view public road in Perry town.
ship.
Philip b. Meyer, Wesley Flan-
ders and Daniel Maneval were ap-
pointed to view and vacate public
road in Perry township.
Reports of road views in Chap
man, Perry and Penn townships
were confirmed nisi.
COMMON PLEAS.
In the case of John S. Wolf a
gainst John A. Meyer, a rule was
granted to show cause why service
of the writ should not be set aside.
The trustee andguardian accounts
filed in the Court of Common Pleas
were confirmed as advertised.
In the case of J. c. w. Bassler
VS.. w. II. Helm, the verdict was in
favorof the plaintiff for &c damages
and &c costs. Right to file reasons
for new trial waived.
p. S. Ritter, Sheriff, acknowledge
ed deeds, polls to c. A. Thomas and
Henry Maltill, agents, ETC., p. NJ.
Teats and Jennie Arbogast.
In the case of. L. Hottenstein,
attorney-in-fact for the heirs OF Isaac
Richard Hottenstein, decd, VS..
Cyrus David Hcttenstein, the ver-
dict was in favor OF the plaintiff for
the sum of seven hundred and
seventy eightdollars.
In the case of Charles Hover VS..
the ITnion Ferry Co tho yorlict
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-15
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.
Shortage of Freight Cars Interfered
With Cash TRAILING.

Chicago Dec. fiat the opening, and
until after the noon hour, wheat showed
a good deal of firmness. Opening Ac
higher at 661s@66A. with one or two small
sales at 66Q661s, May advanced under good
general buying to 663sM6612. Here realiz-
ing and some selling against calls re
suited in a reaction to 667s@66A, but
about two hours from the opening buy
ing became very good again and May
Was again hoisted TO 663s.
Early cables from Liverpool were some
what disappointing, but northwest mar
kets We're strong and MINNEAPOLIS and
Duluth receipts continued to dwindle.
Clearances were S6S,000 bushels, large
enough to be a bull factor. One decided
~ unfavorable feature was the inability
of shippers to procure cars from the rail-
roads for new business. 1t interfered al
most entirely with business from this
point.
After noon the market became weak.
The positive statement was made that
Russia was offering wheat more freely
and that Russian port stocks of unSold
wheat were much larger than expected.
This and the breaking of the drought in
California brought large quantities of
long wheat into the market and sent
prices down rapidly. Near the end of
the session Liverpool reported serious
damage to the Argentine wheat crop, but
this had no effect in staying the liCuida-
ton and the market was weak to the
close. May declined to 653s@65a4.
Corn was rather dull. The market early
higher cables. AS in wheat, the shortage
of cars for shipping business seriously
interfered with cash trading and this
in turn depressed the speculative mar
ket. The late weakness of wheat also
had an unfavorable effect considerable
corn bought early being put back on the
market. May colsed i4c lower.
There was not enough trade in oats to
make an independent market and prices
followed corn. May closed 1sGA lower.
Provisions were active and quite, ir-
regular. The market opened weak and
lower, due to another heavy run of hogs,
but good local and outside support soon
caused prices to score a good advance.
Packers were liberal sellers throughout,
and when the. early demand had been
satisfied the market lost all it's strength
close was rather heavy, May pork 21ac
lower; May lard 21ac lower and May ribs
21a05c lower.
The leading futures ranged as follows:
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EMPRESS D0WAGER lJN3ENDS
RULER OF CHINA RECEIVES
FOREIGN LADIES.
Interesting and Unprecedented Cere-
monial at the Palace-Fmpress Is
"Sad, Meek and Very Pretty"

Pellin, Dec. 1.-THE numerous diff
culties having been finally overcome,
the empress dowager today granted an
audience to the wives of the foreign
ambassadors and ministers. The ladies
assembled at the British legation and
proceeded to the palace. At the en-
trance to it's precincts a group of gor-
geOusly aTTayed mandarins met them
and conducted them to the great hall,
from which several Chinese ladies con-
Quoted them to the audience chamber.
The empress doWager was seated
upon dais behind tables decorated
with chrysanthemums and apples, with
the emperor at her left.
Lady Claude Mcdonald. wife of the
British minister, as doyenne of the dip
lomatic corps, read a speech in Eng
lish. expressing her pleasure and that
of the other ladies of having an oppor
tunity to tender their congratulations
to the empress doWager on her birth
day, and also expressing the hope that
their step might be followed by the
ladies Of China.
The empress doWager having returned
thanks, the ladies mounted the dais and
bowed before her and the emperor. Her
majesty then presented each with a
ring of pearl and gold, which she her
self placed upon the recipients finger,
after which the foreign ladies retired
TO an adjoining hall, where sumptu-
Gus Chinese luncheon was served, Prin-
cess Ching presiding.
After the luncheon a. crowd OF prin-
cesses and palace attendants entered
the hall, followed by the empress dow
ager, VINO was accompanied by the en-
peror.
The former is described as of sallow
complexion and determined in express
sion, but wearing a charming smile.
Contrary to Chinese custom, her face
was not painted. The empress is de-
scribed as sad, meek and very pretty"
The empress dowager conversed with
the foreign ladies, telling them she
hoped they would enjoy their visit.
When tea was served she drank from
each ladys cup and shortly afterward,
in burst of womanly emotion, en-
braced her visitors.
The party then adjourned to the pal
ace theatre, traversing the gorgeous
corridors
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-15
Market Received Strong Support
and Prices Advanced.
WAS WEAKNESS in SUGAR
Squirt IN LAKE SHORE AND
OTHER vANDERBILTs.
Missouri Pacific Advanced On Rumor
of Absorption By the Chicago &
Alton-Gas Plant Collapse Injured
Consolidated Gas-Bond Market
Was observation-disclosures In Lead.

New York Dec. 14.-Stocks rose frac-
tionally today in many cases, while in
some instances the gains were very con-
siderable. After an initial hesitancy, de-
cided support developed in many spots.
The boom in Americans in London paused
and there were realizing sales from that
quarter, but later became hrm. Sugar
ton in the product, and lost 212. The
decentralization in this speciality helped
the bears to make an impression after
midday, and the prices dropped CONSIDER
ably, but activity ceased as usual of late
on a break, and steadiness developed.
The NanderbitS came into prominence,
Lake Shore rising eighteen points above
yesterdays price. The strength of that
group sympaIhetically affected the rest of
the list, Missouri Pacific crossed 46,
which perhaps may be attributed to re-
possession of the Chicago & Alton. West
ern Union declined slightly on its poor
showing for the six months of the fiscal
year. Northern Pacific was strong in eX-
pectations of a dividend on the common
which was subsequently announced. Atch-
ison continued it's upward movement on
board room gossip Of developments eX-
pected at next weeks meeting. Consoi-
idated Gas, whose plants suffered quar-
ter of a million loss by accident yeSter-
day, sold off sharply.
The railroad bond market showed ir-
regularity in spots, but the underlying
tone was very good and marked gains
occurred in some issues. Total sales, &c.,
q. S. new IS and the old As, coupon. adj
vanced "A in the bid price.
Total sales of stocks today were 100000
shares, including:
Atchison, As, l25; Atehison preferred, g.
s2O Baltimore s ohi9 ), 5;s G Gad!
& O., 9,195; C. & A., $500; Burlington,
9.142; d. & r. G. preferred. 8, 700: Erie pre-
ferred, 5,0SS; Hooking Valley. $40; l.. &
N, S,475; Manhattan, 1856; Reading pre-
ferred, 17,7SO; Missouri Pacific, Is, AIS; NJ,
K & T. preferred, $500; New York Cen
trail, 1880; New York. Chicago & st. Louis
preferred, $500; Southern Pacific, 1881;
Southern Pacific preferred, $50; Ontario
& Western, 24410; Reading. a 90; Rock
Island, 5375; Union Pacific. AZ; St Paul,
Pacific preferred, 5000; Wabash preferred,
S815 Wheeelng Lake ak Erie 10 9oO Tob az
Jas; Peoples Gas, APO; Pacific Mail, $3.50;
Sugar. 1920; T. G. & L ,16, S9S; Leather,
6 720; Leather preferred. Is, $50; Western
Union. 4,S2S; st. L. & S. w. preferred,
4340; Chicago Great Western, 400.