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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-12-05
HURLEY BANK ROBBERY.
1T WAS THE RESULT or 4 CONSPIRACY EXISTING
FOR SOME MONTHS.

1T WAS THE EEsULr or A CONSPIRACY EXISTING
FoR SOME MONTHS.
1t has been developed that the robbery OF
ihe bank at Hurley, Wis, recently ofSiO, 90
is the result Of a conspiracy which was going
on for at least eight months For two years II
has been matter of common knowledge
that large amount of money was sent once
month to pay off miners. The officers
claim to have information from one of q
gang ,who- came to-. Hurley last
March fully equipped TO rob the bank
and knowing the combination of the
safe. This fellow claims to have hung
around several days and to have seen the
money arrive and go TO the bank. That
night he aud his confcderI,cs were ready,
but the cashier did not 81 down town. They
watched him prepare for bed and then de-
cided TO abandon an attempt at robbery.
The leader said that he knew that with the
cashier in the bank robbery would probably
include murder and he drew the line at the
latter crime. The officers say that this gang
did not finally commit the robbery and the
leader does not know who did, but he will
tell who furnished him with the combination
OF the safe when he expected to crack it.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-12-05

A NUMBER of Arabs attired in their
native costumes have arrived in De-
troit, and will make that city thei'
home.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-12-05

Mns. MEADOW, one Of the o'-
the Spoiled Horse Mine, oil W." 7.
recently drove into Helena u
board, unattended, carryils
brick worth $4,000. 1t took ''
ters and truck to get the as,'' % /.
OF gold from the wagon ih'O -
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-12-05
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Waynesburg, few days ago "
worse aud worse. Tho persons P'I
involved are members Of the NyOI
tie Company, which was orslH,4,
years ago with John II. Rush o'
End, Pittsburgh, as one OF 'A'
stockholders. Ex-Internal h''''
lector John Dowiln is one
who have made an
Dr. ID. W. Braden, who has O,'r
as President of the Farmers anu
Bank, has also assigned Amohs q,
failures are A. n Greenlee' :"
Stephen and Elias Carey ol
township; VIM. and John Kee'',
lin township; ex-Auditor Gener"
pie, Apner Hose and eX she"D
These are in addition 10 W
cashier of the Farmer. and pIU'T
and ex-Sheriif ID. A Sprles lI'
of these men will amount 10 '
10000.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-12-05

Persons living near the sulphur
springs of Uwchland, Pa, have lost
the sense of smell.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-03-02
Making Money by Rsisine skuAks.

Mr.. Joseph Lininger, who lives about
twenty miles northeast Of this city, is
proprietor Of skunk ranch, probably
the only one in the state. Mr.. Lininger
established his "skunkery" with only a
few animals, and now there are fifty In
the corral II set out" remarked the
proprietor when interviewed, "to raise
500 Of the animals before slaughtering
any, and at the present rate Of increase
It will not be long before that number Is
realized" "How about the odorY" was
asked "There Is mono whatever; you
can 60 right up to the corral, and defy
you TO tell by the odor that there is q
skunk In the neighborhood. They never
eject their acrid and offensive fluid ex-
cept as means Of self defense, and if
they are not molested there Is no dan
ger. Besides, it Is n very easy matter TO
remove from the kittens the glands con-
tanning the offensive secretions, and thus
disarm them for life. The skunk is an
animal easily raised, and is quite valua-
bic for its oil and fur. Tie skin is worth
from 70 cents TO sl.50, and the yield Of
oil is about of tho same value. They
have from six TO ten young at a time and
breed several times in n season, the same
as rabbits. My attention was called to
this industry by man in Tennessee,
who has grown rich out Of skunk rails
ing."--Wabash Qnd. Special.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-03-02
A Valuable Manuscript.

The Star states that the original man
uscript of Dickens story, "Our Mutual
Friend is said to be in the possession of
Mr.. G. w. Childs, of Philadelphia, who
Is reported to have refused el 200 for it,
The story Of this manuscript is rather
remarkable. "Our Mutual Friend" was
reviewed in The Times at great length,
and in most laudatory terms by the late
Mr.. Dallas, who had previously informed
Dickens that he had undertaken to do
justice to ''the new book in that jour
nal, the notices of which carried great
weight in those days. Dickens SO highly
appreciated the value of the service
which Mr.. Dallas had rendered him that
he presented him with the manuscript
which the enthusiastic critic received
with the utmost effusion, vowing that
he would always treasure it as one of his
most precious possessions. Within short
time, however, the manuscript was sold
To Mr.. Childs for fs50.--London Truth.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-03-02

What would a London lady think if
she were ushered into a house in New
York at o'clock in the afternoon to
present herself TO hostess who was
decked out in white satin, low neck and
short sleeves, or in Nile green MORE,
ditto neck and sleeves? The blinds would
be drawn, to be sure, and the gas lighted,
Ibut the cards would have read "from
-four to seven," and no power of imagi-
Ination would make the dresses and the
flights seem in place before dinner to a
lgirl brought up in English society. In
lcongruous dressing follows American
Iwomen into various other kinds of enter
tainment. English women visiting here
remark, "What n pity that the ladies in
|sist upon wearing their bonnets every
wherey' Such is literally the case. Bon
nets are worn at the theatre, at the
Iopera, at receptions, and at concerts,
even when evening dress" has been
suggestively printed on the tickets. The
worst of it is, however, that few ladies
do go without bonnets, and in that lies
the incongruity. A request for "even-
ing dress" on these occasions is observed
by the ladies only by their putting on
tho most elaborate headgear. There is
no accepted fashion in regard to the
matter. This is freedom" in America.
New York Cor. London Queen.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-03-02

A writer in Chambers journal repeats
the method which is in quite general use
here for the determination Of rats. These
animals are the wisest of domestic ver-
min, and any means taken for their de-
struction is, as rule, quickly discovered
by them; if not, tho terror alono cngen-
dcred by the ever diminishing tribe is
sufficient to cause them to fee the mys-
terious power which haunts them. TAX
ing advantage of this trait the writer in
question constructed trap for the rats
This was water barrel carefully con-
cealed. On the top was a trap door
simply balanced by pivot in the center),
and beyond this some food was placed
for which the rats had n strong liking.
They could only get to this by walking
over the door, and in order TO cntice
them, the door was fixed for about a
week; then the bolt was drawn, and for
several nights plentiful supply of
drowned rats rewarded the ingenuity of
the rat killer, and the remainder of the
colony sought fresh woods and pastures
nav -
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-03-02

4 - u . msss room. Every
&oesthle comfort, even luxury, b pro-
~ided for the occupants, and they are
only required In turn to obey . few SIM
ple rn1es, such A. rising II 2, retiring at
10, t. b on hand when the roll Is called,
and not TO absent Themselves from the
grounds without leave.
-
The homo contains large and well
isclected library, and somo Of the in
mates, especially few who have been
there for many years, have grown pro-
digiously learned. The writer was in
Washington last summer, and while
strolling along one Of the shaded roads
suddenly came upon an old soldier,
whose face had been SCARED by tho con-
flicts Of two wars, sitting on log and
intently reading rather pretentious
looking volume. Upon being asked what
book interested him so deeply he pointed
to the title on the back-Homeri And
he proceeded to give SO clear and sharp
an analysis Of certain passages Of the
Iliad that the writer, whose little
Greek had long ago been forgotten, and
who had always been compelled TO read
the master works Of the ancient Greek
singer in translations, was simply too
bewildercd 10 follow him, and hid his
diminished head. The majority Of these
old veterans, having little clse TO do, ex.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-03-02

VETERANS ENJOYING THEMSELVES.
cept occasional police duty, are great
readers, and on any summer day you
can see groups Of them sitting together
on the banks of the lakes, smoking their
pipes, reading aud commenting on what
they read as they SO along. Besides the
library there is spacious flower con-
servatory, the plants Of which the SOL
diers take great delight in caring for.
On the cast of the main building is q
dormitory used for various purposes, the
stables and fruit garden. On the west
is the hospital, and near by tho quarters
of the governor and officers Of the insti-
tuition. Back of tho main building is a
beautiful Seneca stone chapel, which
was finished In 1871. A bronze statue
of Gen. Winfield Scott stands in a con-
spicuous place on the grounds. Ada
cent to tho main building il tho airy
rustic cottage, covered with roses and
vines, erected for the presidents in the
'70s, although before 1t was built n GER
tain portion of the home itself was the
favorite summer residence Of Presidents
Pierce, Buchanan and Lincoln.
The Soldiers home at Washington was
founded in 1851, and was ardently ad.
vocated by Gen. Winfield Scott. 1t was
then intended IA a refuge for disabled
soldiers Of tho Mexican war and sol
diers who had served in the regular
army for twenty years. II was then
built upon comparatively small scale
and il was only from the necessities oi
the civil war that it has become one OF
tho model institutions of the kind in the
world.
Its broad plan is admired by some OF
the most deprecatory military critics OF
Europe who have inspected II. Befor.
the civil war every soldier in tho army
was taxed twenty-five cents month tc
aid in tho support Of the home. After
the civil war this tax was reduced tc
twelve cents. All soldiers who have beer
disabled i'm service, and those who have
performed service for twenty years, car
reside without cost at the homo for the
remainder of their lives. and there are
many who prefer the comforts and com
parative freedom of this excellently man.
aged institution than to be dependent
upon the begrudged charity of their rcla,
tivea
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-03-02
pr. Abbo,t,s Amende Honorable.

The newspapers also mirror life as il is.
They report in full all the murders,
crimes and horrors that happen around
us. wish they would not give so much
space TO these things. Often when we
want small Meissonnier cabinet picture
we get broad, startling painting, done
with the brush of scene painter. II is
said that the newspapers of today do not
tell the truth, and ! think there is not
one Of us who has not seen at some time
or other in his evening Eagle reports
about himself which he thinks are not
correct, but when we consider that the
newspapers now take in the whole
world, marvel that they are correct as
they are. There is as much truth in them
as there is in the preaching. Laughter
and applause. Lyman Abbott at Frank
Unite Disner.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-03-02
She Made II Binding.

Darling Bessie" said Mr.. Hoover TO
his lady typewriter Twill you marry me?
Since you have come, like CLEAN Of
sunshine, TO gladden. my existence have
lived in the radiant light of your ethereal
presence, and passionately'--
"Please speak a little slower, Mr.
Hoover" said the fair typewriter, inter
rupting him, while her fingers continued
to fly over the keys of her machine.
Ethereal - presence - passionately.'
Now am ready to proceed"
"Great Scott, Miss Caramelr' exclaimed
her employer, "you are not taking down
my offer Of marriage on that internal
typewriter, are your
"a proposals." shrieked Miss Caramel.
"Why, so it is. didn't notice. thought
you were debating Forgive me, dear
William; am yours, And now, since !
havo made this foolish blunder, please
sign this paper, and ! will keep it as a
memcnto."
The marriage took place according to
contract. Chicago News.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-03-02
Abolishing u Nuisance.

The railroads of Germany are under
the control of the government, and it
seems that the practice of giving and
accepting gratuities has led to SO many
abuses that it has been determined TO
put stop to it. The royal railway ad-
ministration has accordingly notified all
employees that they will not be allowed
to accept the smallest gratuity or favor
of any description upon penalty Of sum
mary dismissal. Prosecution is also
threatened against those who may offer
gratuities TO railway employees. A long
suffering travelling public will rise up
and call the government blessed for this
putting an end 10 ono of the most un-
pleasant features of continental travel.
The example would seem good one to
follow elsewhere. San Francisco Chron-
Il
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-03-02

The French minister Of agriculsui
has published return showing that the
total number of wolves killed during
the past year was 70i, and Of these two
were wolves which had attacked human
beings, and for each Of which premium
of G3 was paid; fourteen were she wolves
with young. for each Of which pre-
MUM Of CO was paid; 3l5 were ordinary
wolves, for which a premium OF "a wns
paid, and $40 cubs, for each Of which n
premium of 32s. was paid. The total
AMOUNT paid in premiums was G1 .020. as
against G2,2s4 for 700 wolves In 1886,
and 2,620 for 900 in 1885. The depart
mcnt in which most wolves were de-
stroyed was the Dordognc 900, the
V$eane (50) and the Haute Vienne (4D.-
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-03-02
Insulting Propricties.

Since was 10 years old there are
few things that have always made me
mad, and one was TO ask me, the minute
] mentioned upprovingly mans name,
whether he was married or not. What
earthly difference did it make? And an
other was to have n man change his tone
and manner TO me when he got married.
Mr.. Brownell talks about the man find
ing the woman treating him differently
when he marries ! assure him that is
not half rs asanine as when the man who
has known me since was as high as the
table and called me Mollie all my life be-
gins to address me as "Miss Bawn" the
minute he gets n wife. What did he
mean by calling me Moliie ut all ever, IL
1t was something that controversies the
rights of his wife? was not engaged to
him; lie was not my lover. thought we
were the simplest, matter-of-course old
friends. But, 10! II seems there was
something else in II according to his
view, and now l have n right to be in
suited over the past, it seems TO me. Id
get divorce from a man married that
acted like that-New York Graphic.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-03-02
Easy Experiment In Chemistry.

Cut three leaves Of red cabbage into
small pieces, and, after placing them in
basin, pour pint of boiling water over
them, letting them stand an hour; then
pour of the liquid into decanter. 1t
will be Of a fine blue color. Then take
four wine glasses-into one put six drops
Of strong vinegar; into another, six drops
Of solution of soda; into third the same
quantity of strong solution of alum,
and let the fourth glass remain empty.
Fill up the glasses from the decanter,
and the liquid poured into the glass con.
tanning the acid will quickly change to q
beautiful red; that poured with the soda
will be fine green; that poured in with
the alum will turn to a pretty purple,
while that poured into tho empty glass
will remain unchanged. - Practical
Teacher.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-03-02
now VANILLA onows

Two methods a. Prspas1ng tAe Peds -
for Nlarkee-Ths Flsat.
Vanilla belongs to the orchid family
and Is sarmcntose plant Furnished with
thick, oblong, glaucosis green leaves.
The vine sometimes attains D height of
forty-five feet. II begins TO bear the
third year after planting and continues
bearing thirty years. Each vine annu-
ally produces from forty TO fifty-flve
capsules or seed pods, which are gath.
cred before reaching complete maturity
between April and June.
For one method Of preparation they
are gathered after they have Lost their
green tint, and are then exposed to the
sun in woolen sheets which have pre-
viously been thoroughly heated. They
are then put into boxes covered with a
cloth, and are again heated In the sun.
twelve or fifteen hours, after which they
should assume coffee color. II this is
not obtained they must be covered and
again exposed, the whole process lasting
about two mokhs, after which they are
packed securely, fifty each, in tin boxes.
BY the second method about q thou
sand pods are tied together and plunged
into boiling water TO bleach them, after
which they are exposed TO the sun, and
then coated with Oil or wrapped in oiled
cotton to prevent them from bursting.
During the drying process the pods ex-
ude sticky liquid, which Is expedited
by gentle pressure two or three times a
day. BY this process the pod loses about
a quarter of its original size. The best
quality pods are seven to nine inches
in length, and large in proportion, and
POSSESS In greater abundance the char
acteristic and agreeable perfume which
gives vanilla its value.
The vine is sometimes covered with a
silvery efliorescence producing an essen
tial salt similar TO that found in the pod,
and this is diflused on the outside Of the
capsule. II is called vanilla rhine, and is
in great demand in the Bordeaux market
Vanilla is used in perfunery and in
navoring confectionery and cordials. IL
is supposed TO possess powers similar to
valerian. while IL is much more grateful.
Its production In Reunion has increased
in the past forty years from few
pounds TO nearly half n million, and that
colony is now the principal rival and
competitor of Mexico. The total import
into France rose from about 200, 900
pounds in 1880 TO about 100000 in 1885,
but the annual import tluctuatcs con.
siderably London Times.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-03-02
Why He did Nni Mritc.

Those persons in whom certain senses
are defective have often greater cause
for repining than is generally supposed,
For example; one young lady who Ii
very near sighted has often been told
by her brother that he perccives that to
be tho reason why she never sees the
point of a joke.
Thomas Landseer, the brother of the
famous animal painter, was perfectly
deaf during the last years of his life
When his brother Edwin was at one
time travelling abroad, some one rcmon,
strated with him for not writing to his
brother, as ho had promised,
Whats the use:" was tho reply
"llc's too deaf TO hear from u.s.
Youths Companion.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-03-02
GEORGES Timely lnicrrnniinn.

mo, George" faltered the maiden, Il
fear it cannot be. l admire you as o
gentleman, j respect You as a friend
but
Laura" he exclaimed, "before you
pass sentence hear me out. A recen,
lucky stroke in business has enabled me
TO buy beautiful home on Prairie ave
nue., which shall be in your name, will
insure my life for S25, 900, and
George" calmly interposed the lovely
girl, you interrupted me. was about
to say that the sentiments of respect and
esteem l feel for you, though so strong,
are feeble in comparison with tho deeI
love which-which (which have long
don't, George, dear 2"
For George had interrupted her again.
Chicago Tribune.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-03-02

4 small boy entered Fourteenth ave-
nuo grocery the Other day, and asked
the proprietor TO trust him 10 two cents
worth Of candy.
II don't know you," was the reply.
But live just two blocks down"
But what made you suppose rd trust
you:"
Il supposed SO because you've got two
barrels OF kerosene out doors and could
have bored gimlet holes In both of them
last night without anybody knowing it.
The grocer compromised by trusting
tl,e 10y 10 cents worth of candy and
rolling the barrels into his shed. d.-Detroii
Free Press,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-03-02

When man is trying TO run a country
paper with am army press and hatful
of type and seventeen paid-up subscrip-
tions; when Inc is compelled to skirmish
around ON the outside of his business to
make a living by begging, borrowing or
stealing; when he is out of heart, hope,
friends and money, in debt, in love and
in the middle of II railroad rumpus that
will not come 10 focus; when he has
nothing in the past but remembrance Of
failure. and nothing in the future but
visions of the poorhouse-well, under
such circumstances, he is in confounded
poor shape TO assume a virtue that he
hasn't got or joy that he doesn't feel
.-Benton (Ky) Tribune.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-03-02

nos only when he wants ono for .
speech, hut whenever he gets blue. He
says that his note books arc better mcdi
cine than anything the doctors can pre-
scribe. Some one who profcssesl to have
scen the i'lside Of one Of Mr.. Dcnnelly's
note books says that when tho sagc gets
good anecdote or . striking bit Of
poetry, he makes marginal note beside
Il OF some man whom twill N. lt.--Minne.
apolis Tribune.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-03-02
Giving n Dog Away.

Max and Moritz were the only male
youngsters in tho family, The first
named one day brought dog home. a
horrid, ugly creature, 10 the great die.
gust of the female portion Of the house
hold. At length the oldest Of the sisters
persuaded little Max 10 take the dog
back where he found it, or to give il
away, and gave him threepenco fer his
trouble. Max strutted off with the cur
and returned in half an hour, munchine
tho remains Of the last of the nuts he
lad bought with his sisters money.
"Well, what have you done with that
ugly hrute!" the latter inquired
"Guv it TO Moritzv' was the reply
lllustrirte Welt.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-03-02


] was In State street shoe store yesterday
when Two ladies seated themselves and ssksd
10 b shown shoes, Of course. A young man
waited upon one Of tho ladiea A momsut
lcter he came to tho proprietor, With whom /
was talking, and saids ''She has white hose. !"
The proprietor made reply that did not
quito understand, and tho clerk departed I
returned 10 ask why Il was that the clsrk had
made such an observattoo. 1T b one of the
tricks Of our trade" answered The bead Of
the concern. A woman who will wear whits
hosiery don't wear ane shoeA You can gam
bic on that every time and win. 30 We
know about what cla. Of goods to show
her and thus save timA don't know
whether you know II or not, a. such mattses
do not interest outsidefs, but we can tell By
the sort Of hosiery . woman wears what
price shoes she wanta Now, take . woman
who wears black dlk hosiery or black bal
briggan, she wants the very best shoe, - Q
rule. that there b In the house. I h1ve made
a study Of this for years, and am away up
on the subject. can tell you. Another thing
I have noticed-a woman who wears black
hosiery generally has small feet That re-
minds me that tho average foot Of the Chi
csgo lady-l mean good stock, the Gristocrata
lis not small, but long and slender. Chi
caro- Mail