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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1886-07-29
THE MINERS pzal9ous LIFE.
rmr DANGERS, PRIV ArroSs AMI
PLEAS URES oFTHE ANIkACrIk
WORKERS. I
scnA,froy, July IT.

SCRANEToN, July II.
The philosopher wi 10 could see
sermons in stones" would hnd
much to interest and Instruct him in
the everyday life of the miner,
harsh and unromant3c as it may
seem and wonderfully iand painfully
realistic as it sometimes is. To
those who know nothing more OF
mining than they gatlhor from the
glowing anthracite in )the CRATE or
the black PROFESSIONS of coal cars
that thunder along the track the
miners calling docs not seem to be
one that requires high or even
more than O commonplace order of
intelligence, but this is mistake
The perils that environ the miner at
his daily tasks and that are some
times so subtitle in their nature as to
require nothing less than q scientific
mind to combat them successfully
make it necessary and highly im-
portant that, 80 far as the work oi
MIXING is concerned, only men OF
skill, OF clear heads and steady
nerves and fair knowledge OF ge'
ology should be engaged in it.
A distinction should be made be-
tween the miner and the laborer
For convenience sake all are classed
as miners, but all are not such ir
reality. The miner cuts the Goa
through the dark chambers OF The
subterranean city aud the laborel
loads it on the cars that are draw
by mules to the foot Of the shaft O
slope up which they are hoisted
For the former task considerabl
skill and knowledge OF tie re
quirsments Of the intricate work Q
drilling and blasting down the blac
jewels from their fastness OF centur
es is required, while muscle and
endurance are sufficient for the lat
ter. But while the same skill is nc
required on the part OF the LAHORE
as the miner brings to his daily tasl
the former risks the same danger
and works more hours at most o,
acting toll and for less pay than IL
latter. l can never meet one
those grime.stained men passip
along our streets on his way hon
from work with heavy footsteps al
jaded spirits without feeling som'
thing OF the thrill OF happine
which I know must greet him as
enters the little bone where he le
anxiety 70 take his place when
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1886-07-29
NUHsSEIs ".

DEV G.. W. WALTER. Salesman
iNfor ChNs % Stewart \ Co.'s, Nursery
Newark. New York, Will be pleased to secure
the Nursery lln". Choice and Now Narlotios
u speciality. Positively outscl any othor. n
price aud quality. Satisfaction guaranteed.
lie win call ON all parties that address him
at Penns Crock, Snyder COu nty, Pa.
Jan. II, 80.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1886-07-29

til y pack toge.her-sometimes meals
" dozen in q small room, with
neither FIRE nor lights. The Italian
can sustain life under extreme priva-
tions, and he seems content to sleep
on the floor and live on what he can
nick up.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-09-30
THE EDITOR.

EXTRACTS from poem read by Mrs. Louise
Phillips before the Wisconsin Press Associa
ton at Marinette.
Who puffs you when you go to town
To pay years subscription down,
And makes you feel of great renown?
The Editor.
Who tells you that your friend is dead,
And that your dearest foe is wed,
Or unto foreign lands has fed!
Who says your effort far outranks
Those of your rival poet cranks,
But all the same declines with thanks?"
THE Editor.
Who weeps with you when you are sad.
And laughs with you when you are glad.
And laughs at you when you are mad!
The Editor.
Who has to be both kind and wise,
And NEWELL. hardly ever lies.
And when he does excftes surprise?
Who always does good deeds by stealth,
Nor tries to dazzle with his wealth
OF brain and scissors, paste and health!
The Editor.
Who owns heart as well as cheek,
Possessed OF spirit proud, yet meek,
And lives on fifty cents u week.
Who knows ali things political,
Who's witty, sharp satirical,
But nerer egotiStcal?
The Editor.
Who knows how much he ought to know,
But never knows what is not So
Nor shows how much he doesn't know?
The Editor.
Who thinks his paper has the staff
Of life in every paragraph,
And that all others hold but chaff?
The Editor.
And who if he admits an lad"
That has hidden purpose bad,
Feels oh, SO very, very sad?
The Editor.
Whom do think would like tonight,
To shoot one pOetesS on sight,
Sure of the verdict: Served her right?"
Ye Editorsl
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-09-30
lincoln's Proverbs.

An autograph letter that / would
like to own was shown me a few DAYS
ago A. Lincoln was boldly signed
at the ehd of it, and this wisdom was
there, Photographed in this wise:
do not worry.
Eat three square meals day.
Say your prayers.
Think of your wife.
BE courteous to your creditors.
keep your digestion good.
''Steer clear of the biliousness.
Exercise.
Go slow and go easy.
MAY be there are other things that
yolr especial case requires to make
yo1 happy. but. my friend, these, I
re exon. will give you good lift -
H. 7. Times.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-09-30
OF LOWLY STATION.
Why the Old Gent Opposed the Suit OF thu
Man His Daughter Loved.

Why the Old Gent Opposed the Suit OF the
Man His Daughter Loved.
The stately elms bowed lazily as they
returned the gentle salutations of the
evening breeze. Beneath their spread
ing branches young and loving
couple walked, oblivious to the world,
its cares and strifes. its feverish pleas
ures and its chilling disappointments;
forgetful of all except each other. Be-
meath her broad-brimmed hat her
auburn hair fell over her shoulders in
luxuriant waves. Arthur dotted on
each little golden thread. Already he
had licked three men for SAYING he had
a red-headed girl.
They walked on in silence for many
minutes. At last he murmured:
''Say you will be mine''
81 can not say it." she murmured
back.
A deadly pallor suddenly o'ersprcad
his face. She was alarmed. At length
he recovered himself and asked:
''Why not?''
arthur, you know my fathers
proud nature. You are only the son of
millionaire banker. Alas, father has
promised me to Clarence Jones. the
son of your fathers cashier
Eyes. yes, l see it all" he said, with
his voice full of emotion. 81 must
bend to the cruel fate which made me
the offspring of miserable banker in
stead of the heir of CASHIER
His strong spirit gave way before
flood of bitter tears. and then all was
Tr0rcler.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-09-30
lace. / myself wcnt along with one

place. l myself wcnt along with one
party.
About midnight we heard single
shot fired far ahead in the darkness, and
listening intentiy, had about come to
the conclusion that it was a mistake,
when again family in the distance the
shot was repeated. There could be no
mistake now, for the signal was re-
peatcd at regular intervals of ten
minutes. which led us to the spot,
where we found the poor fellow trrdg-
ing along. tired and worn down with
fatigue, but in good spirits and entirely
unframed. His horse had gotten away
from him somehow and lett him alone
and afoot on the prairie. He imme-
diately struck across the country in 4
direction that must carry him across
the main trail, which he did really dis
cover before the darkness set in. He
had been following it ever since and
firing his revolver as described until
found by us. All the relief parties
came up in an hour or SO, having been
attracted to the spot by the signal
shots, which had served to bring us to
the same place. Mounting the orderly
on his horse, brought along especially
for the purpose. we once more turned
in the direction of camp, which we
reached just as the sun was coming up
over the eastern hills. Philddelphia
Times
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-09-30

an end to his little game. They didn't
have long to wait. for in few minutes
a young man hurriedly approached the
ticket Office. and began fumbling in his
pockets for the price of a fare to Bos-
ton. Suddenly out came one of his
sparkling holders. which he offered the
railroad man for ticket. The sign
was given the ambushe6 officer and he
pOunced upon the fraudulent stationer
and marched him off to the Revere
lookup.
No one will ever know the number
OF persons who carried away light
hearts from the beach in the belief that
they possessed a beautiful gold pen and
holder that cost them but one dollar
Boston Herald.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-09-30
home. FARM AND GARDEN.

-Cuc1mbers should be cut from the
vines an.; not twisted oil.
"A man who has tried them SAYS
bells ON sheep do not protect them
from the ravagcs of dogs.
When a wagon tire becomes loose
have it set Immediately. Never wait
for wet weather to tighten it, for loose
wheels should not be subjected to wet
weather.
Flour of sulphu is the great REM
edy employed in Canada to check mill
dew on grape-vines. but the French use
a mixture of milk of brine and sui
plate of copper.
The Smoky Lamp Chimncy.-Dirty
poor lights. The burner can easily be
cleaned by boiling for five minutes or
SO in water and wood ashes. and
rinsing we'll sfterward.
The best gravel for road-making
has no stones larger than hens egg,
and is free from dirt, and has no more
sand among it than will barely Till the.
interstices between the pebbles. Clean
gravel free from dirt and stones will
pack uniformly. make smooth road
and last indetinitely.-Chicdgo Journal
"A Birmingham. Conn, man has
hit upon Il novel plan for the destruc:
ton of skunks that visit his hen-house.
He procured some strychnine and
with it charged several eggs which he
deposited on the ground near the OPEN
ing of the hchnery. The odorifer-
Gus animals have become scarcer since.
as from three to five dead ones have
been found every morning during the
past fortnight.
Marion Harland says: Screens in
doors and windows, a canopy net over
the bed. and a thorough search before
retiring at night, OF walls and corners.
are the only effective preventives from
mosquitoes. Oil of pennyroyal rubbed
on the skin keeps them somewhat at.
bay. as do spirits of campEor and col
ogne. Among the best remedies for
the bite are camphor, ammonia, soda wet
with water and CASTLE soap lathered
well on the stung spot.
Every living active part of plant
contains certain amount of water.
From many juicy parts ninety per cent.
of water can be expelled by drying;
many green leaves from seventy-tive to-
eighty. while from seeds which we cali
dry" it is sometimes possible to drive
off about ten per cent. Part of this water
is so intimately combined with the plant.
structure that if it is once expelled it.
can not be again taken up in such a.
manner as to restore the plant to its.
former condition.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-09-30
A SHARP TRICK.
How . Boston Youth Kept Himself gu,
piled with Funds.

How . Boston Youth Kept Himself Sup.
piled with Funds.
A young man in a dark suit and
wearing felt hat rushed up to an ex-
cursionist at Revere beach, and, as fast
as his tongue could articulate. said:
''See here, am expecting some friends
down on the next train whom l wish
to entertain, but, being little short,
won't you be SO kind as to lend me two
dollars on this gold pen and case9"
at the same time taking from his
pocket beautifully-chascd holder,
with little black wooden projection
at each end. BY gentle pull at one
of them glistening gold pen shot cut,
making very pretty and handy es-
Establishment to have in ones pocket.
Without question the party drew
forth a two-d ollar bill, handed it to the
stranger, and received the pen and
holder as security.
II only want this for an hour" said
the man in the dark suit, as he rolled
up the bill and tucked it away in his
vest-pocket
''Money-lending isn'tjast the thing on
Sunday" says the conscience-stricke
excursionist. as he lovingly fondled the
glistening collateral for his two dol
lars. IL hope that fellow can't find
me when he wants to redeem his
pledge. have been wanting pen of
this kind for long time. Isn't it
beauty? I'll tuck it away in my pocket
and 60 up to the hotel and keep shady
for an hour, and then scoot for Bos-
ton," and, with hurried strides, he
reached the big piazza and mixed in
with the moving throng. Meeting two
of his friends a short time afterward,
he was tempted to inform them of his
transaction with the stranger; so. when
opportunity afforded, he pulled out the
hypothetical pen and holder, and re-
lated the circumstances by which he
became its possessor.
'.Let's look at it little closer" said
both his companions in a breath, as
each one stretched forth hand.
'Why. it's the exact image of one
just loaned stranger one dollar on"
said one, land the perfect type of one
on which l gave stranger two dol
lars" said the other
Silence rested upon the trio for an
instant, when all exclaimed: 1--WE have
been swindled; these things are not
worth three cents"
'.But it was clever trick" remarked
one of the purchasers of old brass.
':Tll keep mine as a reminder that all
IS not gold that glitters."
'.And SO will /, chimed in a second.
We'll. I may keep mine" said the
third. ''but l intend to get even with
this cunning young man."
Going to the depot he told his story |
10 tho ticket agent and requested him
10 hold the fellow if he attempted to |
play his game at the Office; that he
would stand near by with an officer,
md they would cage the bird and put !!
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-09-30
German Military Items.

Corporal to Soldier Why is the
blade of the saber curved instead of
straight?
Soldier-lt is curved in order to give
more force to the blow.
Corporal-Humbug! The saber is
curved so it will fit the scabbard. If
it was straight how could you get it
into the crooked scabbard, blockhead?
''Ycu sit on your horse like butch
cr." said a pert young officer. who hap
pened to be of royal blood. to a vet
eran General who was somewhat bent
from age.
lit is highly probable" responded
the old warrior. with a grim smile; sit
Is because all my life I've been leading
calves to the slaughter. ''-SchalE.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-09-30
GREAT EARTHQUAKES.

A List of Those Most Disastrous to Life
and Property.
The scientific world has been specu-
lating over earthquake and other ruin
Gus results during the long series 0.
centuries since EubGa, the largest
island of the Egean sea, made its first
bow to geographical circles after vio-
lent upheaval about four centuries be-
fore Christ. From that on down to the
disasters at the island of Java in 1883,
and the more recent commissions in
Spain during the cholera season OF
1855, history records fearful loss OF
life from these volcanic fits of the earth.
The pagan philosophers held the idea
that these earthquakes were produced
by subterraneous clouds bursting into
lightning, which shook the vaults that
confined them. The French philoso-
pher Descartes supposed there were
many vast cavities under ground which
communicate with each other, some of
which abound with water. others with
calculations arising from intlammable
substances like inter, sulphur, etc. DR..
Priestly. of England, thought earth
quakes were caused by electricity.
They are now generally believed to be
due to steam generated by subterrane-
Gus heat.
There is no space to give a detailed
list of recorded earthquakes. Many
were of small consequence and occa-
stoned but a tritling loss of life. Be-
low are the most disastrous fatalities
from this cause:
Destruction of Herculaneum and
Pompeii in A. D. ~. The loss of life
was comparatively small, but the two
cities were totally destroyed by the ac-
companying eruption of Vesuvius.
In 742 over five hundred towns in
Syria and Palestine were destroyed,
and the loss of life could never be cal
culated
In 1137 fifteen thousand were buried
under the ruins of Catania, in Sicily.
In 1853 twenty thousand persisted in
Syria.
In 1868 sixty thousand were destroyed
in Cilicia.
In 1856 forty thousand persisted in the
great earthquake of Naples.
Lisbon has been twice visited. In
1881 over thirty thousand were buried
in the ruins, while fully fifty thousand
persisted in the terrible upheaval of
1895. when the town was completely
engulfed in a few minutes. At the
same time twelve thousand Moors per-
ished in Morocco.
In 1893, Sicily was nearly wrecked
by an earthquake. Fifty-four cities and
three hundred villages were overturned,
and the loss of life reached one hundred
thousand.
In 1908 Yeddo, the capital of Japan,
was ruined and two hundred thousand
were lost.
In ZIG, twenty thousand persisted at
Algiers.
In 1854, Grand Cairo was swallowed
up. with forty thousand inhabitants.
In 1897, forty thousand people were
buried in one second between Santa Fe
and Panama
In 1922, at Aleppo, twenty thousand
people were lost.
In 1868, twenty-five thousand were
destroyed in the upheavals in Ecuador
and Peru.
In 1881, the town of Scio and four
thousand inhabitants were destroyed.
~ Y World.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-09-30

"A deposit of mineral paint at Cliff
ton. Tenn, is thought to be the largest
in the world. 1t is said to be oily, Of =
Venetian red color, and that it is better
for iron or tin roofs than lead, as it
sticks better. 1t is believed that sew
eral million tons can be mined at .
cost of fifty cents per ton.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-09-30

An electric motor has been devised
for sewing-machines.
The Butte daily miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1885-18??, 1886-01-01

the contract lbr keeping the Territorial insane.
and have since cared for them At the springs.
Mitchell 4 MursigbrOd have added to the orig,
inal purchase large areas Of land. until ct the
present time they own some $500 acres In one
tract and about 5000 additional, and have -
United States patent for the land ON which the
springs bubble forth. The building improve
n,ents have kept pace with the requirement OF
land. two-story frame hotel plastereti through i
out, with two pArlors and twelve rooms fDr the
accommodation of guests; a twO-st0ry laundry
oSxGO feet: store and meat houses each 20x9D
feet; two-story house. 25x50 feet. in which con-
valesccnt patients are kept: substantial dwell
ling for violent patients, cellars. ice, milk and
wood houses. and other outbnildings requisite to
the perfect conduct Of such place. NJ
All the buildings are connected by substantlM1
raisetl walks, and walk extends To the large
mound Zoo feet west Of the hath rooms. From
the springs water n conveyed 10 the bath houses,
which are supplied with hot and cold water, 70
that bathers may regulate the temperature as
they fancy. The cold water II had by convey
ing water from the springs to a large tank liz
which 1t is allowed to cool and taken thence to.
the bathing apartments. A large plunge bath
under cover is Of the delights Of visitors who
care to enjoy swim and at the same time bene-
fit their system The water IL about six feet In
depth and the tank some 6Ox4O feet.
While the springs Is where the Territorial In
sane are kept and cared for, no annoyance from
patients Is ever experienced The violent and
emollstrative ones are secluded until after treat
ment they have become rational enough 10 know
they are In the hands of friends, and they arc
then permitted to roam ut will in the large en-
closure. in which they arc under no restraint
save that they are required to observe lust such
regulations AZ will mort likely meet their case.
In no instance has there been amy inlignity off
ferc.l 4 guest Or harm resulted tOa visitor by
The Butte daily miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1885-18??, 1886-01-01

l52 degrees; No. 3, 16l degrees, and No.
!, 154 degrees. The waters Of these
springs, with the smaller ones, aggregate
about 100 inches, miners measurement,
and are conducted to the baths in a COW
cred fulne. They are situated about
lao yards west of the hotel. The cold
water used to moderate their heat is
taken from a flowing spring of pure, cold
water which arises about 700 yds.sonth of
the hotel. 1t is the intention of Messrs.
Greson to build a reservoir for the pnr-
pose of holding and cooling the hot
water for bathing purposes. The water
has not an unpleasant taste to some,
however it may taste to others. 1t is
said that by seasoning it with pepper
and salt it makes very palatable soup.
When drank as hot az can be borne,
the taste of sulphur is pronounced
enough to lead one to the conclusion
that his Satanic majesty superintentls
the brewing in u branch kitchen just
below.
The medicinal virtues of the waters
cannot be disputed in the face Of the
large number Of cures they have effect
ed. Some of the most desperate cases
Of rheumatism, neuralgia, catarrh. kid
ney diseases, c,ltaneous affections and
kindred diseases, have been speedily
and permanently cured BY the use of
these waters. For those suffering from
nervous prostration or general debility
the springs are a certain benefit and if
sufficient length of time il given to their
The Butte daily miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1885-18??, 1886-01-01
THE WARM SPRINGS.
Montama's Great Sanitariun and Sum
Bner R0sost.

One of the most charming retreats IN Montana
are the famous Hot springs in the Deer Lodge
Valley where the Territorial Hospital for the In
sane ia now located The surrounding cannot
be equaled in natural beauty in the world. The
Deer Lodge Valley spreads out to the view as one
emerges from silver Bow Canyon frsm five to ten
miles wide, bounded on the one hand by the
Rocky Mountains and on the other by the Deer
Lodge range. the magnificent panaroma reach
ing away to the north for more than sixty miles.
A number Of lateral valleys open into the Deer
Lodge. bordering the numerous and beautiful
streams which flow into the main river from
either range. The mountains fringing this val
ley. and establishing an insnrmonntable natural
barrier possess all that gigantic beauty only to
to be found on the Pacific slope These noun
tains shut off the high winds and temper the eli
mate no that 1t IL Of warm and equable
character The spring around which this
Sanitarium has been built, and which II the
foundation Of the establishment, gave rise to the
name applied to tie valley-Decr Lodge. The
The Butte daily miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1885-18??, 1886-01-01

use will effect certain cure. Their de-
lightful location, the beauty and grand
eur Of the surrounding scenery, their
nearness to prolific fishing and hunting
grounds, the pure, untainted, bracing
air and freedom from the noise and heat
and dust of our ever busy towns and
cities, make Them most desirable resort
for invalids and for the ,over-taxed,
weary business men, mechanics or day
laborers, as well as for the pleasure
seeker.
Rooms for families or private parties
may be had upon notice and on terms
that are very reasonable. The present
charges are 80 cents for single meals,
500 per day and $500 per week, in
Guiding baths and lodging. The hotel
accommodations and all others connect
ed with the Springs are first-class. No
pains are spared to make the stay Of the
invalid comfortable and beneficial or that
of the tourist pleasant and enjoyable.
During the Winter months the Springs
have many attractions, which, however,
are increased ten-fold during the sum
mer season. There are quite large
number there now INDUCING in the lux
uries Of the baths and waters. During
the season the Springs are extensively
visited and patronized. Parties from
Butte and elsewhere in 'buggiea, car
riaees, on horseback or by coach, are
hourly arriving and departing, and the
whole place h Of excerpts sociabii-
", pleasure and HE. The near future viii
doubtless witness these magnificent
leprinsI, DO ling inch emaxkable CO.