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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-21
TROOPS KILLED
IN A COLLISION
Train Carrying Soldiers From
Chattanooga Wrecked--Five
Killed and II Injured.

Chattanooga, Tenn, May 21.--The train
conveying the First Missouri Infantry
from the city to the park was wrecked In
collision at Rossville station about five
miles out 1t O'Clock this morning.
Five privates were killed and twelve were
injured. The military train was run into
by regular passenger train running at
high rate of speed.
A later dispatch says: Ons man is dead
and two are fatally Injured as the result
OF wrsck this morning on the Chattan.
ooRa, Rome and Southern railroad, be-
tween Chattanooga and the Volunteer
injured oil belonged to the First Regi-
ment Missouri volunteer infantry. The
list of fatalities is:
George Walker, srtificer. Co., ID dead.
Aired N Lane. private, both legs broken,
will die.
Harvard Bsrlsski. private. leg broken,
internal injurier, will die.
Il. X. kichards first lieutenant 20. Ii.
was BADLY cut about the arms and shoul-
der and many others were badly but not
fatsily injured:
Washington, May 21.-Upon receiving
news OF the disaster resulting In the
death and injury 70 n number OF the Mis-.
souri, soldiers near Chattanooga today
Secretary Aleer sent tho following tele-
gram 10 Maj Gen. Brooke, commanding
at Chicakmaugs.
Washington. ID. g., May 2l.--A Associatsn
Press reports disaster 10 the first Mis-
souri, volunteers this morning, near your
camp, reporting death Of five men and In.
jury OF several othsrs. The secretary cf
wsr directs that every cate be taken OF
the wounded and TINT the dead be hurled
with oil the honofs OF war ana Immediate
stsps taken 20 prosfcute the railroad re-
spopeible for this disaster.
No adviccs concerning the accident have
res resched the Department.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-21
WARSHIPS SHELL
GUANTANAMO

Madrid. May 81, o. m.-It Is semi
officially announced here today that per-
fect tranquility prevails throuRhoutSpain
In spite OF the war. the In ct that famine
IL imminent ana that Spanish trade Is
ruined.
An official dispatch from Havana today
says several American warships have ar
rived In front of the bsy. But. lt Is
port.
Another dispatch from Havana says
two American ships again shelled uuan-
tanamo yesterday. without doing any
damage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-21
MONTSERRAT
REACHES CORUNNA

Corunna, Spain, May 2l.--1he Spanish
auxilisry cruiser Montsfrrnt arrived
here Unexpectedly yesterday evening
from Cienfuegos, having escaped the
American blocknding ships. Large
crowds of people thronged the quays and
mem bers OF the crew recsived IN ovation
when they went ashore. The people EN-
Traced the captain and the officers OF the
steamer. Popular demonstrations ed
throughout the city.
The commander Of the Montserrat de-
clAred he was not charged with any mis-
siou, ana said he was not carrying dis
patches. But the Spaniards claim be Is
patriotically conosHlinR the real facts In
the case. The Montserrat Is to be MT TO
Ferrol or Csdiz Ia order to nave her guns
mOupted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-21
CLAIM BLOCKADE
IS INEFFECTIVE

Madrid. May 81, = a m.--The news
papsrs here are usina shs assertion that
the Spanish auxiliary steamer Montssr-
rat thrice ran the BLOCKADE of the
Cuban coast ~ the text for articles
claiming 10 point out that tins blockade
n Ineffective. IL Is asserted tnst the Mont
serrst landed 1900. 0O0 pssetas, \ thou
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-21
WILL SAIL UNDER
SEALED ORDERS

Madrid, May 81. o q m.-Admirsi
Camsra, after having had several con-
fsrsncss with the minister Of marine,
Captain Aunon. has returned 10 Cadiz.
The fleet commanded by the admiral
will, it is said, sail under sealed orders.
Corunns, Nay Ala big fete IL being
organized here In honor OF the officers
and Grew of the Montserrht
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-21

London, May 2l.-Ths Nails Madrid
special says: "Blauoo telegraphsd to
Spain confirming the arrival Of the Span
ish squadron at Santiago de. .Cuba. The
Mail believes that when Blanco commu-
nicatsd this news the vessels Of Cervera
were under orders to leave port and sail
in q new direction. People here consider
that the voyage of Cervera shows that
the blockade of Cuba is illusory."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-21
OVERTURES MADE
TO INSURGENTS

London. May el.-A dispatch from
Madrid to the Evening News says ths
Spanish ministers declare nothing is ofi-
ciaily known of the result OF the nsgotia
tions wnich have bcen going on with the
Cuban insurgents In order to induce
them ta make common GAUSS with the
Spsniards seaint the Amsricsns though
soms OF the ministers claim TO believe the
negotiations will succaed.
The general belief that there IL some
ground for the hopefulness existing has
Ie1 to y recovery OF prices on the spsnir1
bvouss. All securities have risen. Geld
is now at 80. 90
Contioued on Pare =
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-21

Bedding Plants, Low Prices
Coleus. per dor. 80 cents.
HsIiotrope. per. r.doz.. 10 cents
Saliva. per doz.. 10 and 70 cents
Goraniurs. per doz. 80 cents and sf.W
Blooming Hydernneas. 80 cents and up.
oshsr plants AZ equally low price&
W. y. HoQc, Bonsas and Nsstias s'rsetA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-21
CAMP LEE EXCITED.

Richmond, Va, May 2i.-Considersble
excitement was caused at Camp Lee last
night, whom a negro abused a small white
boy. A soldier interfered, some of the
negro's ompanions gathered and a num-
Der Of sold iers came to the rescue OF their
comrade. The negroes fed to n stable
but not until there was a stone battle.
They were followed by the soldiers who
attacked the sta BILE. Finally enc negro
was captured and taken TO camp. He was
brought to the city under guard and
lodged In the police station.
CHARTERING STEAMERS.
San Francisco, May 2l.-Arrangements
have been made for chartering steamer
Zealandia, due here from Honolulu on the
Gath OF this month and negotiai ions for
the chartering of the steamer China, due
here from the Orient on the 28t are near
ing consummation. This will make Ave
steamers chartered by the government to
be used as transports to the Philippines
as follows:
steamersicity of Peking, City OF sydney,
Australia, Zealandia and China. The
first three named will leave this city
within few days OF each other, the City
of Peking probably sailing tomorrow.
The China and Zesiandia can not 20 before
the 10Th OF next month, and will probably
be escorted to their destination by the
Philadelphia, which is slmost ready t. 90
into commission.
COAL BARGEs NOT wARsHIPs.
Portland. Me-. May n Portland OBJ
servatory says that the craft reported
igated OF scarborough last night and
supposed 90 be warships were coal barRcr
Continued on Page 2
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-21
OVER 100000
MUSTERED IN

Washington, May 81 -Ons hundred
and three thousand volunteers have been
mustered into service Of the United
States according TO the reports which
have reached Adjutant General Corbin.
and BY the end of next week the officials
hope every man OF the l2h, 600 called for
will have taken the oatn and sworn alIe-
glance to protect the United States gov
ernment In its war with Spain.
The mastering In Of the regular army
branch with a view to inoreasing it to
90. 600 men, the war strength authorized
by law continues satisfactory In all direo-
tions, although reports OF the officers en-
gagged In the work are not yet at hand to
indicate the precise number OF recruits
which have been secured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-21
GREAT DAY
AT QUoNSET.
Large Crowd Went to Camp to
Witness the Presentation of
CoIors to Volunteers.

the reserves on board vessels of the auxil
iary fleet for service In the waters OF this
state as far as possible.
1t has been decIded that Division No.
g. of this city will be examined by the
surgeons on Monday. and Division No.
]. OF Bristoi. viii undergo the same oper-
alton on Tuesday. at which time it Is
probable that the fourth dIvisio n. recently
organized at East Providence will also be
examined.
Busy at Camp Dyer.
Yesterday was particularly busy day
at the camp in overy department. but a
great deal of work was accomplished by
the quartermasters, Capt Vose being
the result was that by this morning ell
the companies were fitted out and were
ready to appear fully uniformed In the
parade attendant upon the presentation
Of the colors. The band was given Its
uniforms last night. These are the same
as those OF the .privates, with campaign
hats and leRgins. There was q, great
deal OF drilling done during the nftsr-
noon, and the men had a taste of what
hot weather In q real camp means.
For the first time it was too warm for
the men to drill comfortably with their
blouses on. They were discarded. the new
blue flannel shirts being sufficiently
warm without any extra covering. Even
In this light garb tbs men perspired free
ly. Col. Abbot again went through the
ceremony OF receiving the colors. and
there Is no doubt that every thinRw illpass
of today in manner that will Eeflect
credit on the men and officers. A great
change is also noticeable in the work of
the band and 1t now goes through the
which is due to the instruction received
from Drum Major Eddy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-21
Only One Drill.

There was only morning drill today,
the regimental formation In battslions
being very thoroughly practioed, and the
officsrs are pleased indeed with the
proficiency that the men have attained
in so short q time. There Is no doubt that
,he Rhode Island Regiment Will make
an excellent impression when 1t reports
at one of the big military encampments,
and Col. Abbot Is now waiting In sus-
pense, In common with ali the officers
and men, for the words which shall call
the regiment out
Whils there is nothing new in relation
to orders for the Naval Battalion, as a
whole, to report on board the United
States ship Constellation at Newport, tho
Newport division was ordered to report
this morning on the ship for physical ex-
animation. They were then given leave
until Monday, when the men will 20 OH
board to remain until the vessels of the
mosquito fleet are ready. Inc other divi-
sions coming early next week Will re-
m ain on board the ship after passing the
examination. 1t Is the intention to place
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-21

The Appellate Court has decided that
neither psrty Is entitled to costs In the
case of Andrew Costisan W. Mary Costi-
gan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-21

Jesse p. Eddy & Co. have heRun suit
against Il. A. Barber of Hopkinton % re.
cover $1,000 on promissory note.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-21

Are quietly slipping their money into Real Estate
Whyf With the first quictings Of peace, an ad.
vance In prices will surely follow Invest at once
at Edgewood villa Plat. Lots $500 10 $500.
sio down.
r. A. PERKINS. iO1 Westminster St.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-21

Real Estate IL low-terrbly low-and much lower
than I. liable N bs again for some time, there
fore II viii pay you 70 invest In lot at Edgewood
villa Plat Prices. t3co 10 $500. t1o down
y. A. PERKINS, 107 Westminster st.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-21
Claim is Now Being Made in Spain That the Blockade
Of Cuba is Ineffective as it Was Run Several Times
by the Montserrat, Which Has Arrived at Corunna.
Over One Hundred Thousand Volunteers Have Been
Mustered In--|mmunes to Be Enlisted -CuaananO
She|ed-Overtures to Insurgents

and soldiers, 100 guns, 10. 600 rifles and
quantities OF ammunition in Cuba.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-21

The weather was all that could be de-
sired today for the ceremony of the pre-
ssntation of the colors to be held at Camp
Dyer. and there were very few persons
who had been invited by Gov. Dyer who
failed to avail themselves of the invita-
tion extended. The steamer Day Star
carried the official party. SO called, which
consisted OF the members Of the old and
new General Assemblies. veterans Of the
late war, presidents Of City and Town
Councils, members Of the several state
commissions and state officials generally.
The steamer Squantum carried Gov
Dyer, the members of the personal and
general staff and invited guests, both
boats leaving this city at o'clock.
As the steamers passed down the river
they were saluted on all sides. and every
body appeared TO display great deal OF
enthusiasm. Ihe steamer bay Queen left
half an hour later carrying very large
partyof these who visited camp as specta.
turs and In many CAGES. as relatives Of
the volunteers. For the FIRST time since
the opening OF the camp ground aumis-
sion was given to all who applied. passes
being not required today and Sunday, as
on the other days.
In addition to the large number of peo-
pie that went on the beats from this city.
there was a large number that went to
the camp BY train to East Greenwich or
Davisvilie. carriages being ready to con-
vey the visitors from the railroad station
to the camp. There were also boats from
other sections Of the state, and taken al
together it was great DAY for tne Rhode
Island volunteers.
it is expected that there will also be q
large attendance at the camp tomorrow,
ana the Day star will feavo this city at
80 p. m, and possibly at the same hour
on Monday. although 1t Is very probable
that the regiment may move before that
time, for IL is perfectly ready to 90 30.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-21

Sampson's fleet could devote themselves
to the blockade OF ether Cuban ports
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-21

WOOD Engraving, Haiftone,
And Photo Engraving. Best work low
prices. The J. J. Ryder Co, n Washington,
corner Eddyy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-21

. rEabOh1,
81 College street.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-08-18
Picnics, Festivals, Etc.

Saturday, Aug. 20, the Paxton
vile Sunday school will hold pic
nc on camp-meeting ground two
miles west of misplace.
Saturday, Aug. 20, the Sunday
schools ofTroxelville will hold a
union picnic in Meyers grove, ]
mile south of Troxelville.
Saturday evening, Aug. 27, the
Salem Sunday school will hold fes-
tival at Salem.
Saturday, Aug. 81, the Samuers
and LAWYERS Sunday schools will
hold a picnic near Samueps church.
Saturday, Sept. 3, Posts No. ZIG
and 4O7, Of Oriental and Port Trev.
erton, respectively, willhoIda union
campfire and picnic in Halls grove,
at Mahantango.
Saturday, Sept 10, the Salem Un-
ion Sunday school, of Oriental, will
held the annual picnic in Bcale's
grove, onemilc wes, OF Oriental. All
are invited.
Saturday, Aug. 20, the Choil
Convention ofSnyder county will b,
held near Freaburg.
Saturday, Ang. 27, the Union S
5. will picnic in Sholley's grove Al
Nerdilla.
The Gospel Workers will hold ;
Camp Meeting at Clements Park,
from August l3 to 81. A larg,
number of ministers are expected tc
be present.
Shriner's Sunday school will hole
their annual Celebration August 20
at the usual place.
Thursday, Aug. 25, the Reforme,
Sunday school of Selinsgrove vii
picnic in Klingler's grove; 1! mile
north of that place.
Wednesday, Aug. "a, the School
Reunion will be held at Kreamer.
Saturday, Aug. q, GilbertsSun
day school will hold its 18th annua
celebration in inGilbert'sgrove durin,
the day and a festival in the after
noon and evening.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-08-18
WHYp

Why isn't star a sort of sky
light?
Why should Il wheel-wright ever
get left?
Why isn't one head better than
two-in a family?
Why is it necessary to buy coal
for self-feeding stove?
Why isn't a weddingi in the draw
ing room parlor match?
Why does the average son think
he knows more than his father?
Why doesn't the woman who
wears a calico dress appear in print ?
Why do sleeperssleep in sleeping
cars that run rightover the sleepers
Why isn't yourportrait in coun-
try newspaper the unkindest cut Of
all?
Why is it thata weak woman pos
sesses abnormal strength when il
comes to getting the best Of man
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-08-18
DIED.

Aug. 6, at Centreville, John
Braucher, aged about 36 years.
Aug. 7, ut Centreville, George
Roush, aged Is years.
Aug. 2, in Union twp. Mrs.
Elizabeth Krebs, aged 81 years !
month and 2S days,
At Fort Meyer Hospital, near
Washington ID. c. on the 9TH Aug
VIM. S. Pierce, Private Co., A. 18th
Regt. p. w., son of the late A. H..
Pierce of Lewisburg, decd, aged a
years, IL months and II days. In
terment in the Lewisburg cemetery
Aug. 8, in Perry twp, Miss Sarah
Reichenbach Of consumption, aged
26 years and 26 days. aetf Ii
In Philadelphia, on the 3lst July
Capt. Henry W. Crotzer, aged "A
years, A mos. and 10 days. Inter
ment at MifAinburg.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-08-18

music Of The gathering. There will
be not lss than thirty mon evan.
gelistic meetiags at different places
and twilight evangelistic services in
the suburbs, including Paxtang,
West Fairview, Middletown, Steel.
ton and other nearby towns and vii.
lages which may be reached by tro-
ley lines.
Large delegations from Philadel-
phia, Pittsbnrg and other parts Of
the State have already arranged for
headquarters. The homes of the
Christian people of Harrisburg vii!
be open to visitors. The committee
on entertainment has made very sa-
tisfactory arrangements with many
private families to entertain delegates
at moderate charges.
Rev. DR.. George b. Stewart, Of
Harrisburg, chairman of the general
committee, has issued a circular
letter regarding the arrangements
tor the convention. He says the
Chestnut street market building will
be fitted up as an auditorium and
will accommodate 5000 people. The
large hall and other rooms over the
auditorium will be used as a recep-
ton room, cloak room, post office,
correspondents room, county head
quarters and committee of '9S head
quarters. In fact, everything will
be under enc roofduring the conven-
tion, except the UNCONVENTIONAL re-
ceptipns and rallies. Allimportant
sessions will be held in the central
part of the city near the railroad
stations. Reports to the chairman
of the committee ON entertainment
from societies throughout the State
indicate that the convention will be
a very successful one from every
point of view.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-08-18
.BOIColD OUT OF n
E. 90. Commissions al
beigh Of Montoursv;n'M M
"a FEW DAYS BEFORE Bin p,,,
A Sleek Gsme-It is Tbop,h.
Worriment Over the Affair g c,, ~
ed His Deatb-Drew Vtus' =,
Money out Of the Bsul, ''

The public will be srrn,;,
/, learn that the late Thomas J. s..
beigh, of Montoursville, ey.oasa' %'s
commissioner, was buncoed ou, utn'
$4,000 by confidence opern,o.' ou'
eral days before his death. T.; T. Sv
lieved that his sudden illnas. 9
death was due to the loss Of ~. ~
large sum. VI 'A
There are different reports os
affair, but the correct story VIZ: W. ~
comes from a reliable source 20 ,n, a"S
most direct from the family 4 y u
though efforts have been madr u u
suppress it, has been secured by a. !
Sun, and is as follows: "e|
On July 18th a well-dss..,
young man appeared at tlere,ilo,,'
and inquired for Mr.. Strebcigh, wse|
was called. He asked for a. a 5r;;"l S"p
OF water, which was given him, 1 ,nS
then said: ''u
Nou know me, don't YOU. i
am, cashier of the-bauk d,
Muncy," givingthe name ofa Muner
gentleman. The stranger, who WA,
a sleek talker, continued: ''
"Father has just died, leaving u,
boys 100000, and we thought rs
would put part Of it in a farm
lie added that they had talked Of
the J. A. Smith farm, near
Montoursville, and asked Mr.. Str.
beigh if he would go with him 70
look at it. MIR. Strebeigh hitclel
up and they looked over the line, Of
the farm. On their return they met
a man on the philadelphia and
Reading railroad who looked and
acted like a drunken tramp. He
asked the way to the nearest depot,
saying he had plenty ofmoncy and
would not walk any more.
"Say," he said abruptly, "have
yCua blanket? / want to show vou
a trick"
They spread the carriage blanket
across their knees and the fellow
played three-card monte, the ALLEGED
Muncy man betting $40 on a capI
and losing to thealieged tramp. Nh.
Strebeigh furnished the ten dollars
The alleged Muncy man then in.
duced MIR. Strebeigh to driyeto VII
Transport for money so he could ge
even, and, strange to say, they wen
to Willlamsport, and Mr.. StrcbcgI
went to the Susquehanna Trus
Company, drew $500 in cash O
his check. and returned with tn
man to Montoursville where the
again met the third party. Th
strangers got the whole 81, 800, bu
how they did it we do not know
MIR. Strebeigh came home late til,
night and looked as though he h
been drugged. The scoundrcI, e
capped, and no trace of them has bee
found, or likely will be, although
has been learned that the fellow
answering their description we
registered at a Muncy hotel sever
days, no doubt in order to get Il
lay Of things.
There is little doubt that his lc
so preyed on his mind that 1t aggr
waited MIR. Strebeigh's ailment, eau
ing his sudden death. He was
shrewd man man and the person o
would think could not be buncoei
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-08-18
Fine Farm at Public Sale.

On Thursday, August 18th, one
of the best farms in Snyder County
will be sold at public sale. The
beautiful and fertile land of Morris
Erdley adjoining this borough will
be offered in lots from A to IA acres
and az a whole. For further par
ticulars, see large posters. 8-4-3t.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-08-18
COURT HOUSE CHIPS.

Deeds Entered for Record.
Sophia Kerstetter to Z. f. Neih
Ten acres Of land in Perry twp
for $6S.06.
Marriage Licenses.
IT. H. Speigelmire, Dormantown,
E. Jennie Walters, Penns Creek