The Middleburgb Post. Published ewr Thuradaj. Geo. W. WtgtRMller. t Editor and Proprietor Subscription $1.50 per year. wbicb mutt be paid In adrmnoe wnen sent oat no im cooniy.) r ATttor avitiiinq. Ail tnnbnt mAvmMfnvmM TVOt OtbMMlBQ osirscuxl lor wiu be charged t the rat ol II reals per line (nonparM awtasure) tor flrt lnr ttoa and 10 cent per Um Cor every subsequent IDaeruoD. tritutM roo(. Um trnU a tuu. v REPUBLICAN TICKET. Uovwnor Col W. A. Stone. Lieut. Gov.-Ueo. J. P.8. Gobln. dee. Int. Analrs-Oen. J. W. LalU. superior Judtfe W. W. Potter, v Congret at Large Hon. O. A. Grow, 8. A. Dareoport. Cooirress Hod. T M.Mahoo. Assembly Dr. A. M. Hmltb. Associate JudK Z. T.Gemberllng. County Surveyor U. A. Botdort. Thursday, August 25,1898. From War to Peace. - . . it is two weeks since tne,. peace protocol was signed, Inif the pre jiaratior.s for reducing both the vol unteer army and tha auxiliary navy arc coming on apace. The ta.sk must Iju agreeable, since it involves cutting great slices from daily war exjienses. The discharge of naval volunteer olheers aud naval reserves has already begun. In the navy the reductions to a peace status can lx! the more rapid from the destruc tion of Spain's fleets, which renders her resumption of operations at sea hopeless in any contingency. The army has the occupation of Cuba l'orto llieo and the Philippine, among its tasks, hut it could drop a hundred thousand men and still have wore than enough left for them. As the acquisition of vessels from tho merchant service was undertaken by a lxmrdapoiutcdforthe purpose, so will it Ihj with their return. But while cliartered vessels will go back without exception, a considerable number ot the purchased vessels will, we think, lie returned rather than be knocked down at auction for small prices. After the civil war the Government sold rapidly the ships it had bought. These numlxTcd 418, and over a hundred of them wore not steamers. They were sacrificed at less than half tlieir cost, but it is doubtful whether anything was allowed to go that was worth retaining. Iu that war there were such re quirements for the enormous block ade duties that the policy, as one authority expressed it, was to "buy everything afloat that could lxMiiade of service." In addition to the coast fleet we then had a great river flotilla, used largely in the Mississippi valley. Many of these vessels were obviously useless for jHTinanent naval purjHises, ami many vessels showed the effects of a service lasting from one to four years, liuttlic present war continued less than four months the proclamation being issued on April I'l, and very little damage has licen done to our auxilliary cruisers by the enemy's fire. These vessels, too, picked very carefully and skilfully by a board of naval ollicers, include many of high value for a permanent navy. Again, Con gress several times during the last lew years increased the enlisted force, so that we can easily man the auxil iary vessels kept, especially as most of them can be laid up in reserve, where they will require only a few caretakers for inch. We can make use, for example, of some of the fine colliers we have bought, lecause hereafter such vessels can take coal to the many new stations we shall have, as well as directly, in some eases, to squadrons on foreign stations. We can use trans poit ships hereafter, for, with Harri son iu Cuba, l'orto Kico, Hawaii ,the the lndrones and the Philippine, il . Mil I 1 rx .i mere win im demands lor tne sea transportation of troops such as we have never known in times of pence. ml il i i . i i i iicn mere are vessels wnicii nave been fitted upat large cost for sitcciu uses, such as the rqmir, hospital distilling ships, of which the costly appliances would be sacrificed by a sale of the vessels, while they would Ihj very useful on the sudden out break of another war. Takinjr a single example, can there be any doubt of value to our tiernianeut navy of the Yankee, Dixie, Prairie and Yosemite, whether regarded as transijorts or cruisers ? On the other hand, the tugs, the pleasure yacht, with tlieir expensive interior fittings, the numerous little craft organized as a coast defensive flotilla and the auxiliary blockaders can ncarJy all be dispensed with. although we shall never forget the giory ucquireu in name by such auxiliary craft as the Gloucester at Santiago and the I list Hornet, and Wompatuck. The War Depart ment alone, it ruav be added, char tered for its special use over three score vessels, and ot these lesa than a fourth will be retained, even temnorailv. lor future needs. As to discliarge the army, the pro blem of passing trout the war to the " aa a . peace establishment is very simple, so far as concerns the of volunteers. Following the cassation of recruiting can come the muster out of those last called for by the President, those still at State camps, aud those not needed for garrisons in the Antilles and the Philippines. The early part of this work can and should be done forthwith; its later stages should depend on what maybe heard from Gen. Miles and Gen. Merritt The remaining task will be to re organize the regular establishment so thai it may lie adequate for the increased duties imjKsed ujion it by our acquisitions of territory during his memorable year. MARRIED. Aug. 11, at Centreville, by Rev. J. Shambach, Thomas II. Spigel mire of Dormantown, MfHin Co. and E. lennie Walter of Centreville. on the Slut Inst by Rev. W. A. Unas, John II. Boyer and Carrie E, Woodruff, both or Salem. Aug. 81. In ttte Lutheran Parsonage at Belins grove, by Hot. 8. E. ocbHenrord.Cbaa. K, Klsber and Margart Herman, both ot Salem. Pa., Eleventh Annual Snyder Co. Choir Convention. The eleventh Annual Snyder Co. Choir Conveutiou convened near Freeburg, Pa., Aug. 20, 1898. Fa vorable weather .assemblage large and fine program,' The President, Prof. William Moycr took the stand at 1 P. M. Whilst the playing of "The Assembly" by Cornetist J. II. Feehrer and a selection by Freeburg Silver Cornet Band, the audience was seated nnd the choirs placed up on the stage. Ojiening Anthem, "The Ijord will Comfort Zion," by Union Choir, Dr. W. O.Perkins, conductor, Prof. C. Keely, organist. Devo tional exercises, Rev. G. I). Druck enmiller. Mass chorus conducted by the president. Annual Address, Prof. (i. K. Fisher ; Vocal Solo, Mrs. W. L. Bossier ; Mass Chorus, "Praise Ye the Iiord." Whereas, peace has lieen declared by United States and SjKiin, one hour wasoccu pied a Thanksgiving Service. Sing ing "All Hail the Power of Jesus Name ; Devotional, llcv. W. A. Haas; "My Country 'tis of Thee; Able addresses by lion. J. A. laim bard, Prof. I). S. Boyer, Dr. W. O. Perkins, Dr. K. W. Tool, Charles Miller ; Solo, Prof. Warren of Scran ton ; lord's Prayer; "O, Columbia the (Jem of the Ocean ; L. M. Dox ology; licncdiction, Rev. Druckeu miller. Convention exercises resum ed. "TeDeum," Trinity Lutheran Choir, Selinsgrove, A. "W. Potter, Ksi., leader : Music. Freeburir Or- ehestra and Cornet Band, during which tiinetheKxecutive Committee transacted the annual business ; Vo cal Solo, May Arlxgast, Jennie Ar bogasl, accompaniments ; Anthem, Lutheran Choir, hrceburg, W. II. Grimm, leader, Annie M. Grimm, organist ; Clarinet Solo, Clarence Tool, Ada V. Moycr, accompani ments ; Anthem, Keformed Choir, Freeburg, William Moyer, leader, W. F. Brown, organist ; Three Mass Choruses from "Church Choir." The chorus was sustained by Prof, j r eehrer and Lloyd Hughes, cornets; W. II. Grimm, Bryan Teats, W. Houtz, violins; Win. F. Brown, trombone ; C. Tool, clarionet. Olli cers elected : President, Win.' Moy er ; Vice President, A. W. Potter ; Secretary, W. Freyman ; Treasurer, Bryan Teats. Resolved to hold the 12th annual convention on the same grounds, third Saturday of August, 1895). The stage was decorated with flags and large portraits of the late war. The President thauked the Press, Dr. Perkins and all who aided in the success. Members of Ex. Comm. from ten township and boroughs present. Finale, "Nearer My God to Thee." SELINSGROVE. Miss Nunemacher of Thumont, Md., is visiting her cousin, Mrs. H. D. Schnure. . . .Mr. Wood and friend are being entertained by Will M. Schnure. . . . W. F. Shay and wife of Watsontown are guests of Mrs. S'a fathor, 'Squire Hower..The Misses Ebterbrook of Danville are visiting friends in town . . . .Mrs. Benson re turned home from a six weeks' visit at Williamgport....A great many people from this place attended the choir convention last Saturday. . .' . Mrs. C. W. Christ and children and lite. IL A. Miller are visiting friends at Bloomoburg and Berwick... .Al len Borer of Chisago U being enter tained by his aunt, lira. B. F. Wag en seller. . . .Dr. Spangler and Elmer 8nyder accompanied by their wires took in the excursion to Atlantic City... Mr. Weia returned home from bis trip of three weeks to Um ea shore.. Mrs. Dr. B. F. Emerick and eon Albert of Carlisle are the guests of Mrs. Kate Wagenseller .... Mr. and Mrs. Boyer of Chicago are being entertained by Dr. B: F. Wagenaeller's.... Misses Clara Wal lace and Lizzie Miller are rlsiting friends in Sbamokin, POItT TREVORTON. Early on Monday morning Jacob Snyder died at his residence about three miles south-west of Port Tre rerton. He was one of the old and respected citizens of Union town ship, his parents being among the earliest settlers. He was buried at Grubb's church at 9:30 o'clock Wed nesday morning. . . .A festival under the direction of Landlord Rishe was held in the Port Park Saturday eAening. Two dishes of clam soup were sold. . . ..Last Wednesday after the examination was held by Prof. F. C Bowersox, the following teach ers were elected for Union township: PortTrevertoti, advanced, J. S. Re- ichenbach; Primary, E. A. Shafferi W. G. Herrold's, John Herrold; Simon Herrold's, D. S. Herrold; Scholl's, Geo. Scholl; Kaiser's, Lot tie Spsngler; Witmer's, T. S. Her rold; Narrow's, R. S. Aucker. Before the election the directors took the customary annual feast at the ex pense of some of the applicants. ; . . Thirteen different Sunday Schools, embracing the Lutheran, United Brethren ana the United Evangelic al denominations, were represented in a grand union pionio in Hall's grove at Mahatango Saturday A crowd of three thousand people were present, fourteen speakers, the Kantz Band, the Hern don Ochestra and the Port Tre verton choir furn ished entertainment for the occasion ....Edwin S. Arnold and Washing ton, D. C, who had been visiting here for several weeks, are at pres ent reviewing old acquaintances at McAllisterville. . . . Among many vis itors in town during the week were Mrs. Morris Royer and Mrs. Oliver Spotts, Milton; Mrs. William Stepp, Washington, D. C; Mrs. " Francio Shambach, Altoona; Mrs. Edwin Wolf and Misi Stivers, Lewsburg; Mrs. O. C. Faust, Sun bury; MiBB Hannah Snyder, Pillow; Mrs. Sam. Smith, Mazeppa; Miss CarveU, Liver pool; Edwin Shrawder, Sbamokin; Edwin Charles, Middleburg; Henry Meek, Santiago; O. E. Neitz, Sun bury; and ChaB. H. Hoffman, Chap man. KKUAMErt. ard. Dr. Perkins, Prof. Boyer, Dr. Tool and Charlea - Bitier delivered addresses daring the hoar devoted a pence jubih. Prof. Moyer was re-elected President and it was re solved by the executive committee, to hold the annual vessiou of 1899. third week iu Auguttt, in the same location. ... , Mrs. A. II."uisii"f Franklin is visiting in Selinsgrove. On Saturday and Monday the Democrats of Snyder will have their bout Squire House werth of Selins grove reports that the convention will probably endorse the whole Republi can ticket. Chairman Weiser denies this and says that the convention will nominate a full ticket Qaallflvd tar High lloaors. Me wna courting the farmer's daugh ter, but one night he wae very-Jprcibly ejected from the house. Later on he made another calL "Well, air," aaid the old farmer, indignant!-, "what are you doing here again? I thought that the delicate bint I gave you at you left my front door lait night would cure you." ' And the npeaker looked at hla caller in a reminiscent wav. "It did," aaid the young man. a a look of mingled pain and admiration came over hi face; "but I thought would come and ask you if you would like to join our football club." Tit- Bite. If DILlBfiS ppQnhGimer'u, BelirtBgrovt ' '. ssiiaifiaiGEsl JJor tne next 30 days. I J O 1 1 "-v . ' VW 8vott optjuim xjiBcouni oi ten cent, on all kinds ot i: nfhinnr Vhirto Vint viuiiiiiig.uilll IO.OUIIO.OIIUC and everything in stock. ThesJ mer Goods will all be closed out) Discount Prices. II nnnnnhnimnn OnlinnirnnTrn w 11. UpMGlMil, Th Cara of ram. Uncle Dan Well, who la this Dilly Scrubbing that I hear you apeak so much about? He seemi to be some- uwng ox a nero among you boys. . Little Johnny Wot! Don't you know? ' W'y he's de only feller In de Tenth ward eat kin wiggle hia ears like a hoB8.-N. Y. World. Dcratloa. Mrs. Wilgus I learn that vour daughter has decided to enter a con vent and devote herself to the Lord. Mm. Bilgue She did intend to. but her former lover, Mr. Saphead. sudden ly returned last night and she has de ckled to enter his home and devote herself to him. N. Y. Weekly. Ha4 a Good Rcaaoa. "What was your friend Mrs. Lord'a maiden name? She never uses it in writing her signature." No, it wouldn't do at all. Her maiden name was Goode." Chicago Tribune, lUlllll II I'llllll II OUIIUDUIUTG, 1 mm AT GIT. PLEASANT MILLS. I keep everything in the hardware line. Horse nails, other nails bvthfl Voir n, 00 x- , . " o i'"uui wo civet, caststprf tires TOT hncrorioa nrwl wana .1 i I "i 81W - BB 0U9,iuuiiu oar iron, cha iisf kinds, forks, shovels, hoes, tools of all kinds, Horse Blankets, Whins, lifllfera tio l'T?!lLe, tubs', bueffj - vv Aonuau iUAUllLNES, 1 Call to see my goods and von will h yon can buy cheaper here than any where in the coZ j j , . . lfnrnnr MX Flt il Ll VdlllGIl Mills, Pa. The Globe Mills and Kreainer Sunday Schools have decided to have their annual picnic on Yoder & Fagley's island on Saturday, Sept. 3. There will be a festival in the evening. All are invited A good many of our people attended the choir convention at Freebnrg last Saturday. . . .A. C. Smith and family spent a day fishing last week and caught a nice string of fish.. . .Quite a number cf our citizens contemplae taking in Grangers' picnic at Wil liams Grove next week....N. P. Hummel was in the coal regions the j forepart of the week in the interest of A. C Smith. . . .Several of our cy cl ists rode to Sbamokin Dam on Sundad to attend camp meeting. . . . Philip Rouen is making prepara tions to erect a new dwelling house alongside of the church. FKKEBURG. Mrs. Hazel of Chicago is the guest of her brother, Dr. D. G.Smith.... Allen Boyer of Chicago is the guest of his uncle; Prof. Boyer. . . .Henry Boyer and wife nee Matilda Schoch arrived on Tuesday. They will at tend the Schoch re-union.... E. S. Arnold and wife of Washington, D. C, are visitors with B. f. Arnold ....Miss Anna Adams of Shamokin is a visitor at the home of W. L. Bassler....Dr. Tool, Prof. H. B. Moyer and their families attended the funeral of Mrs. Geo. Dcppen nee Mertz at Herndon ...Mrs. McMitt, W. G. Moyer of Phila., Mrs. Pawling of West Milton and Bernaldot Lea ingerare visitors at the parental home pf Prof. Wm. Moyer' "The choir convention attracted a large crowd. Propitious weather, good music, sociability conspired to make it a memorable occasion. Revs. Druckenmiller and Haas conducted devotional exercises. Prof. G. E. Fisher delivered an appropriate ad dress of welcome. The Freeburg and SelinBgrove choirs under the re spective conductors Prof. Moyer and Dr. Perkins rendered separate se lections, also combined selections, Annie Grimm at the piano and W. H. Orimm, leadtr of Orchestra assi sted by W. H. Brown. Judge Lumb- Reaaefr for RYarrtalB-. 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