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The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1877-12-06
Educational.
For The Post.
COUNTY ms TITUTE.-ll.
Monday Ereniag Session.

Monday evening was taken up
with discussion on District lnsti
tutes. The first speaker was H l..
Sholly. He believes them OF great
benefit to teachers. patrons, and
pupils. But to derive the proper
advantage from them, those who
would be benefited by them, must
attend them, aud must take part iu
them. The teachers must DO the
leading spirits in them. They know
the obstacles that are to be over.
come by them, aud hence must 80
direct then, as to accomplish the end
contemplated in holding them. IN
the township he represents, the
schools have improved at least forty
per cent since they have held insti-
tutes. All townships that hold them
are far ahead of those that do not
have them. Every such organiza-
ton should have o written Coustitu-
ton, and should be governed by it.
Mr.. VIM. p. Scharf was the sec-
ond speaker. He gave his expert.
ence 10 helping to hold Institutes.
He has been benefited by them.
Nothing else 80 cheers the heart Of
one interested in popular education
as TO see teachers come together to
seek aid and advice from one auotb-
or. The communion of thoughts Of
teachers helps teaching. To do
himself justice at an Institute. q
teacher must prepare himself for its
duties, and the labor required TO do
SO, give him both power aud skill.
At the first District Institute he at
tended, the teachers did nothing but
listen, the chairman doing all the
work. At the next one at which he
was present, the teachers themselves
did the speaking They discussed
methods Of teaching the common
school branches, aud the meeting
proved very profitable one. The
teachers must do the principal work,
but the citizens all should take o
lively interest in them.
A. NJ. Pfahler, Esq. was the thir'l
speaker. A teacher who goes to an
Institute, but takes no part in II, be
said, will not be bsn6tsd by his al.
tendance. To derive advantage from
II, he must make special preparation
for II The exercises OF an Institute
should consist Of discussions on lit
erature and methods OF instruction.
Messrs. Gilbert, Filsou. and Sha.
man also gave their experience In
holding thsm
Prot Nostling spoke at acme
length an ths benefits which the
leaehsys end Mo schools Of those
6istviots that haks held them. havs
derived han them. He has never
met au istalllgsnt teacher that op'
posvd them, RESVsyxA
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OK Tuesday evening week, about
dark, tho barn and outbuilding oc-
cupicd by James Hibbs, Jr., at
Langhorno Station, Bucks county,
were fired by All incendiary. The
buildings. pair of mules, n COW,
two hundred bushels Of corn. togeth-
er with seventy tons of hay, grain,
&c, were totally consumed. As
soon as: the fire was under way the
dwelling house of tho father, JAM es
llibbs. ST., was entered aud gone
through. Nothing of value has been
missed rs yet excepting watch and
forty dollars in money. Mr.. Hibbs
had deposited five hundred dollars
in bank at Bristol few hours boz
fore, which was what the thieves
were in search of. No insurance.
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Keep Borax in the House.

Having long used borax for vari-
ous domestic and hygcuic purposes,
/ have como to regard It as . neoes-
sity. Hoasskaepsrs who do not use
il have something yet 10 learn con.
oeroing q very convenient aud useful
article. In the laundry It is eco-
nomipal, as It saves both labor aud
soap, and is really cheaper than the
latter. For blankets and other large
articles II il especially y valuable, and
10 oil cases tho use OF o li,tle borsx
will save half the labor whom the ar-
ticles arc much soiled, while It is not
injurious TO clothes. II is perfectly
effectunl in driving away red ants,
coekroaches. etc If spriukled around
ou the pantry shelves. or put 10 smsll
qualities on paper aud placed in the
runways OF tho insects.
Borax is also Of great value for
toilet use. For removing dandrua
and cleaning tho hair it Is also
good remedy for rough face and chap
ped hands. lts APPLICATION TO wounds
sores, bruises, sprains, etc, proves
very saIutary, and IL is often tho on-
ly remedy required, even In severe
cases. Iudeed, borax is one OF the
bes, remedies for many ailments In
our whole hypienc, aad for that rea-
sou alone should be kept ready for
use when vented. That prepared BY
Smith BROTHERS il the best aud can
hs ob'siued Of almost ssy grocer or
druggist. There arc many othor a.
scs for borax which I need not speci-
fy, but those ! have mentioned are
alone enough to satisfy any family Of
OF the value Of the value pt tho arti-
clio, aud to all such, as well ~ those
who do not understand its proporlies,
| repeat, keep borax.
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pY MRS. J. y. M'coSAUaHY.

jamie Terry was probably tho
poorest lad that caae to school. He
would nat have beea abls to gn ut all
II bis mother had ant been such o
sesmstress, and couli pay ior his tu-
iiiou by her needle, Hs improved
his privileges, and hardly took the
tiIno he oughI for play At noon and
recess. Blu; than hs had plenty oI
exercise out Of sch 'al hours, chop.
ping wood and doing house -work ;
~ his healfh dill unt su flvr.
Provisions we'e scanty that winter
at his homo, ard I ain AFRAID they
would often haze gone hungry, If j,
hal not been or that big blu OF po-
tntoes they managed to lay in at hat
vet.
Jamie haato carry his dinner 70
school, and rs tiiuner basket was
rather large Sr the supply he had
to take. Haasually folded news
paper over island read the news
paper as he M his dinner. lie gen.
orally contriv 4 to hold the paper
30 that the o'ier boys did not sec
what he had Fought.
One day q zen Of them were III
the dressing f'om at recess, when
Dan Frasisr std:
4 wondor what Jamie Terry
brings in that tremendous basket. !
have notion % peep in and see
Dan always vas contriviny some
mischief.
For shame, said Walter don't
do such thing
Hero goes, said Dan, never min>
ding the protet. 'What do YOU
think, boys. ony two cold potatoes
Let us help hin to q desert. Le,
US each drop ii'a chunk Of coal and
set it hack al right. Wouldn't il
be fun z
Put yourself in his place, Dan,
said Walter Indignantly. Il will tell
you better peoe Of fun, boys. Lei
us each add something nice from
our luncheon. Each something diff.
fereut II We can and let us be quici
about it, or W shall get caught
Here's my mine pie to start with.
Heres dorghnut,' said Hal.
Tuck in thi boiled egg, sale
Roger.
Want . sandwich, Walter Z as
ked John.
Here's some primo gingerbread,
said Allen.
Shell ont some OF those big ap
ples OF yours, Lam said Rufus, .,
he put In q couple Of cookies.
Dan wasn't tS be outdone, 80 b
6lled the basket up TO the top an,
taoksd down thp paper just half
minute before jamie came whistliua
In, ~ innocont u the mischief goinl
on 90 the school-house mouse, VIII.
had beon taking visw OF the pro,
ceedings with ono head eye frou
the aide window ofshis domicile
That mouse Jared mitch better thal
the proverbial church mouse
Nov, boys. id Walter, at nool
'let us 60 down TO tie spring an,
eat our dinnsrs It will soon be g
cold We can't SO away they wen
bounding over the lots, and Jami
was left Alone, busy over his slate.
Now ! have . good chance 10 ea
my potatoes, be- thought, aud b
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Tho Pac!nc Express wost can 10 Aagy0i at
McVcy'own t3 u. tn. and the Atlantic tx
press east ~ "a y. IN.
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The Schoolloy's Joke.

Nj cellan q on =
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THs PhilAdelpAis and Eric rail-
road Company are making prepan.
tions TO lay . double track bstw cen
williamspost and Sunbury.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1877-12-06

"a. ~ 4 - It - q. tlli'''
v1vs ehs ulsls we rolIsi in splsadsr
sro1 ~ bssuy efths hills.
Asd ,he sssh Ias, warm aad tender,
Ysals II tisseIou the rills,
We nsy reed iSss's shining letter
II ne rainbsw Of the srray /;
Ne shall know each other better
When the usiets have cleared away.
We shall know ~ We nre known,
Never more 10 walk alone,
n he daWuins Of the morning.
Whsa the misis have cleared away.
n Vs orr 10 human blindness,
And forget that We are dust,
n We miss The Law Of Kindness,
whea We struggle TO be just,
Snowy winds Of pea ce shalt cover
All the pins that cloud our dsy,
When the weary watch is over.
And the mhts have cleared away.
We shall Auow ss We are known,
Never more TO walk aloue.
In the dswning Of the morning.
when the mists have cleared away.
when the silve,y mists have veilcd Us
From TIE facO OF our own.
on ws deem thcr love has failed US,
And We tread our path slone 1;
We should seq ih,m Haar aud truly,
We would trust them day by day,
Neither love or hsme unduly.
II tho mists haze cleared away.
We shall knov as we are known,
Never more t0wslk alone,
Iu the dawnine Of he morning.
Whom the mlsts lave cleared away.
When the mists haze risen above Us,
A. our Father kn,ws His own.
Face TO face with tiose that love Us,
We shall know ~ we are know
Love beyond the orient meadows
Floats the golden fringe Of day;
Heart 10 heart we hide the shadows
Till the mists have cleared away.
We shall know ~ we are known.
Never more TO walk alone,
When the day Of light is dswRing.
And the mists have cleared away.
M - - N 4 a - - a.. - -.
, 1877-12-08

This movement is only partially success.
hui on account of the intimidation of the
new Corners by those whose work they
have come to undertake. A national
convention Of Trades Unions was held
send Populations to Belgium and Holland
from whence most of the workmen come,
to dissuade them from un der taking the
voyage and the labour.
In the new Law Courts now in course
of construction 10 London, the whole BODY
of masons having stuck for increase Of
wages. the contractors have supplied their
places by workmen from the continent who
are lodged and led on the premises. from
fear of molestation by those on strike. In
Glasgow a large number OF Dutch ship
wrights, who had to be, brought over by
the masters to supply the place Of men on
strike in the Clyde Docks, had to be escort
ed from the station to the Docks by a strong
party of policemen, surrounded by a mob of
those who will not. work themselves, aud
would like TO prevent others from doing
so.
Disputes about wages raise the prices
OF everything, from house building to
shoe-blacking. What all these things will
lead to in a few years, is a question which
calls for the most serious conside ration.
OF the Cleopatra's needle ship We learn
that she is likely to remain at Ferrol during
the winter as the owners of the rescuing
Steamer" Fitzmaurice'' cannot agree with
p, ofrssor Wilson as to the terms of salvage.
The matter will therefore be referred to
the Admiralty for adjustment. AS we
coniecturcd at the time this affiir is likely
TO give rise to some very difficult ques-
lions on the subject of valuation, &c.
, 1877-12-08
NJ s G E L n E 0 u S .
(FrOm the S~pectatoy)

Prince Bismarck has had another Par
liamentary triumph. He refused recently
to allow municipal reform to be extended
to the great cities, where there are no
country gentlemen to direct the electors,
and compelled his colleagues in the Prus-
sian Administration to give way. The
Liberals accordingly endeavoured to
censure him, but a section OF their num-
Der, believing that reform would 10 many
Catholic cities give power to the Ultra
montanes, deserted the party, ard the
Chancellor obtained a moderate majority.
1t is, probable that Prince Bismarck was
much more Influenced by dread of the
increase of the popular feeling in cities.
than by fear of the Ultramontanes; but it
seems certain that he has conquered, and
that Count Gutenberg, who refused to
yield, has received six months leave of
absence. in consequence. Count Eulen.
berg bad offered his resignation, and the
Kings refusal to receive it seems 20 show
that on this. as on 50 many points, he
yisld4 80 the all-poWertpl MiniIter, with
, 1877-12-08
UNITED STATES NEWS.
(FrOm the T'imss.)

The Senate has unanimously confirmed
the nomination of Mr.. John WEIGH as
Minister to England. The Committee of
Foreign Relations had reported favourably
about him, aud there were very strong
demonstration Of popular approval, over
coming all opposition in Cameron's favour.
The House, in discussing the Army
Appropriation Bill in Committee, adopted
an amendment by a majority of two reduc-
ing the army, now about 22,5O0 men, to
10000. Several amendments were propos-
ed restraining the Presidents power of
placing troops in the South, but all were
defeated, some by large majorities. The
Republicans all oppose the reduction of the
Army or restrictions upon the movements
0f troops.
Before the Fishery Commission at
Halifax the United States Counsel have
concluded their representation of the
United States case. They contend that no
award should DE given to Canada for fishery
privileges, because the advantages are
equal. In the Washington Treaty stress is
laid on the free admission of fish into the
United States markets. The British Coun-
sci begin their arguments on Thursday.
The Senate has confirmed the nomination
OF Mr.. Joha L. Stevens, of Maine, as
Minister 10 Sweden.
The House has finally passed the Army
Appropriation Bill, reducing the Army to
90, 1000 men. The Republicans attempted
to defeat the reduction, but were beaten
by 1873 to l27. Four regiments of Cavalry
were fixed as the m,drinRzn force to remain
permanently on, the Rio, Grande frontier.
The New York foreign trade returns for
10 months ending October, 1877, show
3 ,5O0.000 dollars increase in imports,
and 3,200,0o dollars increase 10 exports
over the corresponding period of 1876.
The Journal Of Commerce regards this as a
very encouraging statement.
Strong opposition is being manifested
among the religious Glasses to the appoint
ment Of Mr.. Ingersoll az Minister to Berlin
because OF his expressions Of religious un-
belisf.oRH ha Pfesident has not yet sent
his name to the Senate, and numerous
protosts ogain11 80 appointment have been
ssnt q the Rrseidspt and the Senators.
wNtrk@an
, 1877-12-08

4uo prospect OF u~ntaVOufaDio nnanClal
legislation is regarded as being considera-
bly sdiniuisheds / While the House will
probably pass the Resumption Repeal Bill
now pending, the Senate will probably
defeat it; and the President announces his
intention of vetoing any Bill interfering
with Resumption. The Bland Silver
Bill is now before the Senate Finance
Committee. A very sttong feeling of op-
position is manifested throughout the At
lantic States, and numerous deputatious of
bankers and merchants, representing New
York, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
and other States opposing the Bll-yes.
terday appeared before the Committee.
There will be q protracted controversy
abont it in the Committee, where the Bill
will be amended ; SO it will probably not
be brought before the Senate till after the
new year when the amendment will certain
ly be adopted. The President, it is believed,
opposes the Bill in its present form, OBJ
jecting to unlimited coinage of silver. Its
opponents chief hope is that it may fail
between the Houses through conflicting
amendments,
The first controversy in the Senate
about the Presidents appointments occur
ed on the COZ frmation of Mr.. Stevens as
Minister to Sweden. Mr.. Stevens was
appointed for Senator Blaine, superseding
the present Minister, Andre VS., of Mineso.
to, against whom no charges have been
made. The Minnesota Republican Sena-
tors opposed confirmation and the New
England Senator'S advocated it. Six or
eight Republicans voted against conirma-
ton knk NJ CA-,1 z~
confirmed by a large majority, all the
Democrats sustaining the President.
Several Republican Senators had an
interview with the President about the
Senate Caucus proceedings. The Presi-
dent, while declining to change his policy.
displays an amicable feeling, so that the
efforts for conciIiation have been renewed.
A deputation OF bankers and merchants
visiting Washington, who last night pro-
tested before Senate Finance Committee
ageinst the passing Of Mr.. BlAnd's Silver
BIZ, to- day visited the President, urging
him to veto it if passed by Congress. The
President replied that there would be
manifest improperly in than expressing
his views upon the subject, but he would
give their arguments full consideration
""0H0"OI Cuo q"csLlOu was pTtSeuleu 10
him In an official form for his decision.
Several Cabinet Ministers attended .he in.
terview.
The House is debating the Resumption
Repeal Bill, but the vote will probably not
be reached till Friday.
The Senate Appropriation Committee
recommends the Senate to amend the Ar-
my Bill by striking out the clause of
reduction to 10000 men, making instead,
the total force Is. 900. The Senate will
probably concur.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-02-23
An italian, Tragedy.

The Countess Laura Erdendy de
kercck, defendant of an old Hungarian
family, and widow of the Count dc
kereck, was recently assassinated in
Nice by one Mastelloni, who seems to
have been c. ctmbination of lover and
dead~beat. She was about 33 years
old, of fine personal appearance, an irrc-
proachable character, and great charity
to the poor She had been courted by
Mastelloni, who was a handsome and
interesting man, and who became en-
gagged to marry her. The Countess
gave him money, from time to time, and
he gambled it away, partly in specula-
tions, until finally the lady's patience
wore out, and she refused to give him
further sums. For some time the fel-
low absented himself, but lately came
and joined social party at dinner at
the Countess's, and atterward asked for
more money. The Countess refused to
give 1t to him, and ordered her servants
to refuse him adn1ittancc, it he came
again. Mastelloni shortly after present
cd himself, late at night, and, when
| the servant refused, pushed by her
brusquely into the chamber of tic
Countess, turning the key in the lock.
The servant girl heard Mastelloni Ie-
new his demand for money. The Count
ess ordered him to leave her room, and
tried to get to the door, but from the
noise the girl knew that he pushed hel
back upon chair. At the same mo.
ment there was pistol report. The
girl broke the glass in the door
wounding her hand, and reaching
through turned the key in the door
As she did so there was another report
and Mastclloni fell to the floor. The
Countess Laura was shot through tn,
head, glance sufficed TO show that tn,
wound was mortal, although she wa
still breathing. Mastelioni had PLACED
the barrel of the pistol in his mouth
and the ball lodged in his brain.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-02-23
A Liars VICTORY.

The tact that Detroiters are long suf.
fering and kind-hearted was again ex-
elnplified yesterday. One of the dozen
passengers on Woodward Avenue car
suddenly remarked that it was an awful
snow-storm, and that he never saw so
mucl, snow on the ground before.
ssTooh 70 exclaimed little whiffst of
q man in the corner 'sThis is no storm
at all Why, in Omaha / have seen
torty-seven feet OF snow on the ground
at once -
ssBuried the town, didn't it ?'' queried
the man opposite.
ssOf course it buried the town, but
that was all right. We dug ont the
snow and left the crust as sort OF SKY,
and in three days we had summer wealth
er down there. Roses bloomed, peach
trees blossomed, and the boys went in
swimming, same as in july Don'l
talk 60 me about such storms as this ?''
ssW.whak became Of the crust q
gaspod man at the front end of the
car.
s.It's hanging up thore yet - replied
the noble liar, land the man whC
doubts my word wants to step off th,
car for halt minute" !"
| There that whole dozen men sat q
mute as CLAIMS, not daring even TO winl
at each other, or TO enter protest
while the little man branched off anew
and began telling that he had seen hail
stones weighing six pounds each.
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FRaTzs rROUmasEs.

Fritz has had more trouble with his
ncighbor. This time he determined to
appeal to the majesty of the law, and
accordingly CONSULTED legal gentle.
man.
"Iow vas dose ting ?" he said.
"Veli. . vallaEess got garlen, uad der
od.ler valaress got some cnioksns eat
'em up. Don't you got some law for
dot g''
s;>ome one's chickens have been de.
stroying your garden p asked the law,
yer.
ssStraw In mine gArdenp Neln Il
was vegetables"
eAnd the chickens committed depre,
dations on tliesi 2"
eIsh dot so ss' aekod FritS in aston,
| ishmcnt.
"And you want TO sue him for dam
ages ?s' continued the lawyer.
aYaas. Gott for tamages. und der
/ gahbages. und der lettnges
"Dil you notify him to keep his
chickens up?''
"Yaw, | did notify him ?"
"And what did he say gh
aHe nndity to go to haal. und wipe
! mine shin off down mine vest.
ssAnd he refused 70 comply wseh Jour
i iast demand !n
aEIey 20
aHe allowed his chickens TO run ~
large 70 $3.50
aYaas. Some vas large, und some
| vas fiddle vallarcs, but they hos scrascn !,
n,;rc vnrflan more as sefen dime0 idcn.
awsll Won want 20 sne him 2'
sYaas. want 20 ssae him 20 make
| Won blank fence ub sixdeen 80 nls
| honsa ali aronndt, vot der shickena
VT The lawyer informed him that he
o,,d not compel him 20 build snch .
fenoe. and Fritz left in rage exciaim-
ing:
ems too. you batei l raise fifdin chick
ems, py tam! Vipe off your ves'
| down..
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FEVER AND AGUE REMEDY.-Wit
the juice OF lemons put double the
quantity of pure Holland gin, and take
a wineglasstul three times day.
OLD.FAsInoSED GINGERBREAD.-2
cuptuIs New Orleans molasses, cupful
melted butter, 2 eggs, 2 even table
spoonfuls soda dissolved in hot water,
/ tablespoonful ginger. a lutte salt, aud
flour sufficient to roll out; bake in two
square tins; mark with knife half an
iuch part on the top.
PooR.MAN's PUppISG.-1 cup mo-
Iasses, sour milk, ] cupof butter or
beef drippinos. teaspoonful soda, -four
to make as stiff as can be easily stirred.
Use raisins as taste or purse dictate.
Put in epouted cake-tin and steam 3
hours. Eat with sweetened cream or
any sauce preferred.
WAsHISG FLUID.-1 box concentrat-
ed lye, 2 ounces carbonate amonia, z
onnces salts of Tartar, 8 ounces borax.
| Dissolve the lye in one gallon of ,tt
water, ard the other ingredients in n
separate vessel in another gallon OF soft
water. Whom thoroughly dissolved,
mix both together, strain, and keep
closely covered tight. Soak the oloii,es
over night in warm or cold water in
the morning wiring out soap dirty
spots put TO boil with one teaeup Of
the fluid, in cold water, as many pieces
as will fill the boiler; do not add more
fluid, unless for very large wash thea
wash through one snds and rinse al
usual.
OYSTER Sour FoR INvAILDs.-Pro
cure the largest oysters; remove hal
dozen from the can, one st o time, to 4
plate. Insert fork in the solid flesh
and with sharp knife make slit al
and down and across the abdomina
cavity slip the point of The knife nnde
the dark mass thus exposed and thor
oughly remove it, being as nice about l
as you would in dressing any other fish
tor the abdominal TONNES of one is q
unsulted 20 the weak stomach a. the 9th
er. Put into stew pans pour out proT
eE share OF liquor, q plat of water, am
half gill of cream; add salt; pepper
there be no fever teaspooninl of Len
ON juice, or two Of pure cider vineral
Bring just TO the boil and pour into
j dish. Break in cracker or nicely toast
cd thin slice Of light bread.