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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-22
MAHON'S REPLY TO TILlMAN.
Huntingdon Globe

Huntington Globe.
During the debate on the Puerto
Rican bill in Congress last Wednes-
day, Mr.. Mahon, of this district, in
a ten-minute speech called attention
to the brazen declaration of Senator
Tillman regarding the brutal treat
ment of negroes in South Carolina.
Mr.. Mahon was heartily applauded
by the Republicans for his vigorous
protest. During his remarks ne
said -
81 have heard it said that it is
the purpose of the Democratic party
to put the Declaration of 1ndspen-
dence into their next national plat
form, and thus show the people of
Puerto Rico and the Philippines
that the Democratic party is in favor
of liberty, justice and mercy to all
under the flag. That all men are
created free and equal before the
law etc.
"What hypocrisy! What duplic-
ity! Let the black-laced Filipino
learn at once that the Democracy of
the South has always treated, and
do now treat the black man as if he
had no rights they were bound to
respect. Ben Tillman, one Of their
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-22

With expansion and protection
both gaining such foothold in the
South, it may be necessary for the
Democrats to considerably qualify
the term "Solid" as heretofore APP
piled to that section.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-22

How the Democratic Statesmen"
would like 10 see a period of busi-
ness depression set in! But there
is no fear of this, with protective
tariff and observation-disclosures
upon the statute books.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-22

In less than four years the money
in circulation in the United States
has increased 33 per cent, notwith-
standing the Democratic assertions
of 1896 that noincreased circulation
could occur without the adoption of
free silver.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-22
Reuuhlimn Standing Committee:

Adams-C. r. Bingaman. }. D. Sipe.
Beaver--A. W. Musser, Calvin Dreese.
Beaver W Fred = Gundrum. Thos Herbster.
Ccntre--Alieu Boyer, l.. A. Stinc.
Chapman p. A. Troup, e. ii. Cpdegrove'
Frnhkiin--M. l.. Walter. ii. +. Bolender.
Jackson--,I. Harvey Mover. q. A. Brousc.
Middleburg--E Edwin Charles, Frank Reitz.
Middlccreek--John =. Meiser, Geo. G. stuck.
Monroe-W. L. Young, Peter Young.
Penn-A. X. Smith, Geo NJ. Wilmer.
Perry-Irwin Boyer, " o. Smith
Perry W.T.. X. Graybll, c. ;. Spriggle
Seinsgrove--J A. Lumbard, GeoA. Livingston
Spring-G. NJ. Smith. John y. Reigel.
Union--Jacob Stahl &. d. Bogar
Washington-.Tohn VI Meyer. W. +. Roush.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-22

Scarcity ofooal in Germany is at
fording another opportunity for an
American product to supply the
needs of a foreign market, and the
"taritf wall" ofprotection does not
stop our coal from going to Europe.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-22

z given that letters testamentary upon the
the estate Of X. c. Williams, late OF Chapman n
Township, Snyder County, Pebna., deceased,
have been issued in due form OF law to tho un.
dersigned, to whom oil indebted to said estate
should make immediate Payment and those
having claims against IL should present them
duly authenticated for settlement.
ANNIE 4. WILLIAMS, Executrix.
Chapman. Pa,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-22
Thursday, March q, 1900.

This "fctitious" prosperity is be-
coming alarming to certain Demo-
cratic gentlemen.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-22

CXECUTRIX'S a. NOTICE.-Notice is hereby
e given that letters Parliamentary upon the es-
tate OF I. b Romig, late OF Penn Township,
SNYDER County, Pa, deceased, have been issued
i'm due form Of law TO the undersigned, to whom
ali Indebted to said estate should make imme-
diatc payment and those having claims against
IL should present them duly authenticated for
settlement. LYDIA A. ROMIG. Fxecutrix,
kantz, Pa.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-22

v,yECUTORs NoTICE.-Notice IL berebv
II given that letters tesramentary upon the es.
,.,. ~ George Sehambach late Of FRANKLIN
T",r n,hip, Snyder county, Pa, deceased, have
heen issued in due form OF law to the under
.;ss,.d 20 whom all indebted to said stafe
sh"nId make immediate payment and those
sn.,;ng claims against IL SHOULD present them
%"iv authe nticated for settlement.
""'' T.. ID. II. WALTER Executor
Middleburg, Pa.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-22
BE SURE
That your eyes and your
Ohildren's eyes are IN
good condition.

They may not complain, and, yon
may not know that their eyes are
weak, but time will develop many
nervous disorders as result of neg
lecting this important imatter. We
test the eye with absolute accuracy.
No glasses recommended unless they
are needed. If you need medical
treatment we will tell you so. No
one can do more. We have the lat
est appliances, the newest ideas and
methods in sight testing. Thiscom-
bined with experience and skill in
the use otsuch instruments. Making
mistakes a thing of the past. No
drugs used.
B. F. SHEIBLEY,
Jeweler and Refracting Optician,
81 w. Market St.. LeWiStOWn.
Graduate Philadelphis Optical College,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-22

EXECUTORS NOTICE.-Notice Is hereby
z given that letters testamentary upon the es-
tate OF Sarah Martin. late OF Franklin twp..
Snyder county Pa, deceased have been issued
in due form Of law TO the undersigned, to whom
Nil indebted to said estate should make imme.
diate payment and those having claims against
n should present them duly authenticated for
settlement SAMUEL BILGER, Executor,
Jacob Gilbert. Atty. Globe Mills, Pa.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-22

To Cure Cold in.One Day
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUINISE TABLETS. AL
druggists refund the money II 1t iails 10 cure
T. Ew.GRovEs sir nature oil every box. s5c 1856
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-22
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.

IN XECUTOR'S NOTICE.-Notice Is
IL thereby given that letters tfstenertsIy W
ON the estate OF Valentine Walter late OF
Centre township. snyder County, Penna..
deceased, have been issued In due form Of law
TO the undersigned. 10 whom all indebted to
said estate should make immediate payment
and those having claims against II should pre-
sent them duly authenticated for settlement.
q. NJ. SHOWERS. Executor,
Pennscreek Pa.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-22
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This strip Is manufactured under .. s. patent
and Is the neatest, strongest and most durable
window shade holder on the market, and we
guarantee II to be represented or money re-
funded. The price, Express paid. to all points In
other states tl25. Your order solicited.
JOHN A. PARSONS co. caaswIssa. p.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-12-06

the position Of the United states as
outlined by the President has resulted
i'm putting our country in the very best
of positions. II has been made clear
that the United states wants neither
Territory nor Fortihcations. II a pro-
per compromise can be reached the
United states will be a powerful factor
retention of Chinese Territory. The
policy has been so clear cut that 1t
must be evident to all that the aims
Of the United States are thoroughly
above board.
The indemnity question is one in
which the powers will have to give
way. 1t will be absolutely impossible
for China to pay all that will be de-
manded. The claims for destruction of
property will be large, and these
should be paid. The claims for mill
tary occupation will be enormous. The
claims for American and European
lives sacrificed during the riots will be
very heavy. AS to the claims of the
native Christians they will be unwield-
ly. One can see bureau of claims
struggling to get through it's work for
the next hundred years.
The most important of the demands
made by the powers seems to be that
for the abolition of the Tsung- li-Ya-
men. This circumlocution office, with
its ideal standard of how not to do it,"
has been the chief root of misconcep-
ton and misconstruction between the
Chinese rulers and the Western Rep
resentatives. Replace this antiquated
board Of ignorant princes by an able
and responsible Minister, and there will
be some proper approach between
Chinese governing ideas and Western
ideas on the same subject
Another vitality important point is
that the Ministers of the Powers should
have personal access to the sovereign
of China whenever it is required. If
policy rules, and the terms are not
made too hard, the intercourse between
China and the outer world may be re-
sumed with advantage to both. In this
arrangement our country will May a
great part.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-12-06

Weaver. who cut a swath in Homo
lulu in the Fall of 1895, and then Went
down to New Zealand where he was
wined and dined and finally found out
and his yacht Sold is once more on the
Coast and this time at the head of
firm which claim to have money by the
barrel. How do men of this class
manage to get on? They toll not, nor
do they spin but they are arrayed in
the best of raiment and feed on the
daintiest fare, while the hard worker
goes in rags and gets no fare at all
at times. Weaver is worthy to be
classed with Ross Raymond, who spent
some time here a couple of decades ago.
Raymond unfortunately overeached
himself and is still languishing in Sing
Sing Jail. Will Weaver ever catch up
to him.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-12-06

The sale of the Newton Estate, yes
terday. was a revelation in the matter
of values. When such conservative
Island Company were willing to bid
up so high for property, everyone can
be satisfied that the price realized was
none too high. 1t is a most encouraging
thing for a sale of this kind to occur.
1t fixes values and gives them a stabil-
lty which will take long to dsestablish.
Stocks also are feeling the upward ten
dency and the opening year of the
twentieth century, will prove one of the
brightest and most progressive that the
Islands have ever seen.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-12-06
CANAL PROSPECTS.

Outside of cable news there is nothing
more important to this Territory than
the Nicaragua Canal. We may disagree
about local legislation. we may dis
agree about office holders. we may dis
agree about the conduct of local af-
fairs in toto, but we can agree upon
one thing and that is the enormous
advantage of these two projects to the
Territory.
Though an integral part Of the Unit
ed States we are stin far away from
the mainland, and will continue to be
so until both of these enterprises are
carried out. When once they are COM
pleted we shall enter upon an era
which few if an of us can realize.
When one thinks about that future it
takes one almost into the realms of
the widest fantasy. There are those
of us who have, during a quarter and
half a century witnessed the great adj
vancement made in the Islands But
the advancement of the past is as no.
thing to what will be the advancement
of the future.
The United States government is not
going to leave it's canal unprotected,
even though either end of the water
way may not fortified. Indeed the wis
dom of fertilization of the canal pro-
per is seriously challenged by many ex-
perts. But the intention now is to for
fifty and hold the Isle of Pines Off the
South coast of Cuba. A fine naval ar
senal could be established there, and
vessels could be in readiness to rush
to the protection of the canal A power
holding Puerto Rico and the Isle OF
Pines, with ample dockyards and album
dant stores, could defend the entrance
TO the canal with her ships. What.
ever defence the canal would require
would have to be undertaken by sea-
The United States navy is efficient now
and will be trebly so when the cana
may require any protection.
Senator Morgan has always been a
strong advocate of the canal, and il
is pleasant to see that on his reelection
TO the Senate he is as ready as ever tC
push forward the scheme that he SC
thoroughly believes in. If the veteran
Senator from Alabama could round out
his public life by Seeing the Nicaragua
canal completed, he would feel that he
had lived to see and to help in the
completion of one Of the worlds great
est and most important works.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-12-06
ON THE RIGHT TRACK.

The United States Government keens
a very level head in Chinese affairs.
IL VIII be found in the long run that
the President and his cabinet will have
proved the balance wheel in the very
complicated difficulty in the East. That
Chinese affairs should be a foremost
portion of the United States policy at
the present time is incontrovertible.
AS was shown in a recent article in
these columns the commercial and
manufacturing interests of the country
demand it. There are elements in the
Eastern Hemisphere which threaten our
trading possibilities in a market which
is favorable to them. We may think
ourselves wonderfully fortunate that
the election retained in power men
who thoroughly understand the present
situation and are ready to meet it on
lines already carefully laid down.
From the kilograms it appears that
the Empress DOwager has begun TO
realize the position, and that doing so
she has begun to weaken. If so a So
luton of the present difficulty may be
reached before the winter is over. The
argument which has affected her is evil
IDENTIFY the one which suggests that
unless she will negotiate upon proper
terms the powers might set up coun-
ter dynasty in Picking. This is the
Kind Of argument that an Asiatic readi-
ly understands, for the history of Asia
is full Of such moves, and whatever
the ignorance of the Empress Dowager
may be as regards the affairs of the
west, she is thoroughly posted upon the
history and the court intrigues of the
East
At Washington there seems to be a
tendency in some circles to belittle
Minister Conger, but whether this is
really so in the government circles or
not, is a matter of doubt. Conger is
charged with having a rancOrOus hate
against the Chinese in consequence of
the siege, but one does not notice this
feeling in the published statements
The fact that Great Britain changed
her representative as soon as the siege
was over and the ambassadors rescued
may have something to do with this
tendency. But Sir Claud Macdonald
was removed for far different cause.
He had shown incapacity for his posi-
tion before the siege took place. Mr..
Conger had not. He had foreseen and
had informed his government of what
he had foreseen. His attitude since the
rescue has been pacific and not ag-
gressive, though he has acquiesced in
demands for stern punishment, but
this on public not private grounds. The
prestige of the United States must be
maintained in the East, and prestige
means the control of markets and Of
trade.
There are disquieting statements
however with regard to the action of
France. Territory has been seized by
France as 1t has been by Russia and
must result. Here again
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-12-06

Disagreements between officials are
always very unfortunate. The suspen-
sion of Mr.. Stratemeyer from the Dep
uty Collectorship is viewed with con-
siderable surprise in the town. George
Stratemeyer has for years proved him
self an efficient and honest official and
has been regarded with respect by all
who have come in contact with him.
He is a man with hosts of powerful
friends, and the matter will be thor
Stackable may be in the right. 1t is
a great pity that such a breach should
have occurred. To lose Stratemeyer is
to lose a very useful man.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-12-06

Is it possible that wireless biography
after months Of failure is going to
give us service? The company has
hired a schooner and probably that will
be able to carry the messages between
the Islands, satisfactorily, if not speed
lily. Marconi's dreams of communicate
ing across the Atlantic had better
temper themselves till his system
works between Oahu and Kauai, a
problem which has not yet been tao
killed.. The success of communicating
across the narrower channels is still
problematical. One may wish the sys-
tenn well, but it certainly has not, up
to the present, fulfilled its promises
upon the Hawaiian Islands.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-12-06

The story that the Car has been
poisoned is vouched for by several Eu-
ropean journals. Whether it may be
true or not the accusation is believed
in many quarters. The stock manipu-
lators have been making the most out
of the affair by daily bulletin Of
death. The time will come when the
life or death of an hereditary ruler will
make no more difference than the death
of a bank president or a railway mag
nate. The idea of divinity taking any
particular care of such rulers has long
been exploded, and as capable men not
one in a century equals the ability of
the men who really carry on the gov
eminent of the country. 1t is about
time that the monarchial idea should
cease. 1t has served its purpose but
its end must come in the next century.
Nothing is more nauseating than
phrases like Imperial Clemency,"
Royal Dignity" Clemency and digni-
ty are quite sufficient without the ad-
jectives which lessen rather than add
to them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-08
HOW RArHBoNE SPENT MONEY
Government Funds squandered on Luxuries
For His Home.
lBy the Associated Press. }


Washington, Dec. Senator Plat,
Chairman of the Senate Committee on
Relations with Cuba today made public
the statement prepared by the auditing
division of the War Department showing
the expenditures made by e. G. Rath-
bone. late Director General of Posts for
Cuba The statement covers the period
from january 1st 1899, to April 30th
1900 There are no remarks and the book
is a solid mass of figures. The total dis
allowance for the sixteen months We're
S72. 631.
The first disallowance was on account
OF an expenditure of $3.50 for Duchess
carriage made on the 2Sth of February
1899 There were frequent disbursements
for the Director Generals carriage SER
vice Rent for the coachman, stable, etc,
seems to have been regularly paid out Of
the public funds at the rate of $l10 per
month. and in one or two instances the
hostlers' salary was thus supplied. All
the. coach's furnishings were provided in
this way In May 1899. uniform costing
$40, pair Of boots costing SIS and an
other hat costing 50 were bought for the
coachman. June 9Th, a rain coat costing
$26. was supplied to this individual. The
coach was later supplied with rubber tires
at an expense TO the public of $110. In
addition there were many miscellaneous
charges for stable rent and for carriage
and car hire All of the payments made
to G. w. #. Neeley chief Of the financial
bureau of the department, appear TO have
been carefully scrutinized and many of
them were disalowed. There are two or
three items in his accounts of from $40
to $50 for the payment of laundry bills
for the Director Generals ccachman. On
October 14th, 1899, S5,123 was paid to
Neeley on account of loss on Spanish
gold taken to the United States" and
this was disallowed. Neeley made trip
to the United States going as far west as
his old home in Indiana under the direc-
ton, it is stated in the report, of the
Director General and many of his charges
in this connection were disallowed, upon
examination, but not of course until
they had been paid.
In April, 1899, Mr.. Eathbone made a
visit to this country under the claim that
it was made in obedience TO the orders
of the Postmaster General, and the audi
tor finds that the trip was not authorized
and refuses to sanction the entire expen-
diture which was an even $500. Similar
action is taken with reference to the
purchase of an enameled bath tub for
the Department of Posts secured at a
cost of $42. Attorneys and notSries We're
paid $110 for services in connection with
the leasing of Mr. Rathbones residence.
There were also charges for plumbing and
paper hanging at the residence and for
a chandelier in the billiard room Of that
establishment In one case the rent of
the house was paid from public funds.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-08
FORTY CIGARETTES A DAY.
Partial Paralysis of Mr.. s. W. McDufae. He
Loses bis Voice

Especial TO News and Observer
Reidsville, N. c., Dec. 7.-Mr. S. w. Nc
Duffe, who lost his voice a few days ago
from excessive cigarette smoking, has ar
rived in Reidsville. Just before his de-
parture from Salisbury his left arm fell
helpless at his side and he has not yet
regained the use of it. Although Mr.. Nc
Duffe does not believe it, cigarettes have
undoubtedly caused this great affliction.
He says that he smoked an average of
forty cigarettes a day.
The officers elected in August to take
charge OF the affairs of the county for
the ensuing two years have been sworn
in. Immediately afterwards the board
of county commissioners, now composed
of Messrs. T. R. Pratt, T. w. Hopkins and
j. S. McAlhster was organized by the
election of Mr.. T. R. Pratt as chairman.
The first business transacted was the ex-
animation and approval of the different
bonds
Prof and Mrs. James w. Dilworth who
were welded in Durham Wednesday night.
have arrived for a visit to the former S
parents near here.
]. S. Blackwell who has been selling
tobacco for R. j. Reynolds Tobacco Com
pany, in Maryland, has returned to Reds
vile to take charge of the steam laundry.
Bishop Cheshire, of the Episcopal
church, preached a fine sermon at the
First Presbyterian church here last
night.