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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-10-31
Good Roads and Public Economy.

The experienced traveller who finds
himself at the beginning of newly
mended road will betakc himself to the
nearest house and learn how far the i'm.
provement extends: il for the distance
of ten miles, he will then inquire by what
circuit, not exceeding fifteen miles in
length, he can escape from the danger Of
the repairs. After time nature mends
the damage done by the process of recon.
struction, and the journeyer may find
once again way tulcrable, save where
the hill-sides are steep or the ground wet.
In the winter season such roads, at least
in the counties where the soil is of clayey
nature, are often practically impossible.
In such regions, after "A distressing expe-
rience of some decades, the people find
themselves willing to turn over To cor
poration the precious privilege of con-
trolling their highways. A little knowl-
edge MS to the art of road making, an ex-
penditure of not more labor than is
normally given TO the annual repair Of
the roads, would in most cases have Sc
cured to the community about as good
roads as they obtain by the construction
of turnpikcs. In other words, our sys-
TEN of ignorant mismanagement in the
construction and maintenance of rural
ways leads to a vast aud purposeless ex.
penditure. IL we take the misapplied
expenses of our country ways, if we count
at the same time the mere social advan-
tages which they bring to the people, it
il probable that the sum of the road-tax
in this country is greater than that Of
our ordinary taxation. From some data
which | have gathered in my personal
experience with roads, | am inclined To
think that even in New England the cost
to the public arising from ineffective
roadways, as well as from the waste OF
money expended on them, amounts to not
less than an average of $40 Il year on each
household. In this reckoning | have in
cluded the loss of time and of transport.
ing power of vehicles, the wear and teal
of wagons, carriages, and the beasts
which draw them. 1t is probable thai
the expenditure in this direction is
greater than that which is incurred fo
schools or any other single element o
public interest. ] am inclined, indeed
to think that it comes near the sum o
all our State and Federal taxation to
ther.-ScTiGRer.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-10-31
Envelopes Not Transparent.

''Why are these envelopes blue on
insidel" was the query put to a $
tioner the other day by a Pittsburg ID /
patch reporter;
''For very simple reason" was {,
reply. "One of the great results to
obtained in making envelopes is TO prl
vent transparency. Many white papd|
IRE so transparent that by careful scr
tiny the contents of such envelopes MI
be determined. For instance, let us a
sheet of paper with writing on it in
ois envelope. Let us also insert ba
check. We will now seal it and hold
to the light thus. There, you cam
only see the bank check, but you 81
also read many of the words on the she|
of paper. This can be prevented eth
by getting very thick and high-pricl
envelope which is not transparent, n|
scarcely translucent, or by taking
cheaper grade of paper which is blue Q
one side. Now we sell quite numb'
Of blue enyelopes-that is, eDvelop
which are blue on the outside; but mo
people do not like them for their colo
So, to get over the difficulty and sti
not make a high-priced article, we u
paper which is blue on one side and whi
an the nthar-
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-10-31
DON'T YOU CARE.

What are you crying about. little mani
You have hard lesson. you say
Well. there Don't you care.
That's no sad affair.
You are bound TO have those in your day
&c brave, little man, hard work is your plan.
You'll come out all right. don't you care.
What are You grumbins about business
mani
Dame Fortune is frowning, you say'
Well, therel Don't you care,
just act ON tho square.
Shes SIRE 30 smile on you some day.
Vepining, my man, isa very poor plan.
You're going to succeed. don't you care.
what are You sorrowing for. aged man?
Your end is approaching. you say?
Well. there! Don't you care,
GoI have no time 30 spare,
Prepare Tor your journey away.
Have peace, weary man. Gis part Of God
plan,
You are safe in His hand, don't you care
Frank H. Veich, in Detroit FREE Press
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-10-31
SUGGESTIONS ABOUT OIL LAMPS.

The oil reservoir should be Of metal,
rather than OF china or glass. Wicks
should be soft, not too tightly plated.
Wicks should be dried at the fire before
being put into the lamps, and should be
only just long enough TO reach the bot
tom of the oil reservoir. They should be
so wide that they quite fill the wick hold
er without having to be squeezed into it.,
and should be soaked with oil before be-
ing lit. The reservoir should be quite
filled with oil every time before using the
lamp. The lamp should be thoroughly
clean, all oil should be carefully wiped
of, and all charred wick and dirt re-
moved before lighting. When the lamp
is lit the wick should be at first turned
down, and then slowly raised. Lamps
which have no extinguishiug apparatus
should he put ont as follows; The wick
should be turned down until there is only
small Pickering flame, and sharp pull
Of breath should then be sent across the
top of the chimney, but not down it.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-10-31
HOUSEHOLD MATTERS.
arsn1Sr GEORGIA nrscurrs.

The Southern biscuit is a rather thin
cake baked like New England soda bis
cult, but much thinner, and made usual
ly Of buttermilk and soda, rather thdn
sweet milk. This gives a crisp, flax y
cake. Mix through quart of -four. an
even half teaspoonful of soda, sift it
through several times, add teaspoonful
of butter and one of lard, rubbing them
through the -four repeatedly. Stir a
scant pint of buttermillS through the flour
and beat the mass together very rapidly
Roll it out on Toured board and drcdge,
then roll out half an inch thick and cut
with small cutter. Bake in very
quick oven fifteen or twenty minutes
This is biscuit that appears on the table
Of many Georgia families day after day as
n regular breakfast dish. II is especially
delicious made by practised hands. .-Ne,c
York Tribune.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-10-31

The laws Of most Of the older States
now prohibit persons not accredited by
some incorporated medical school from
the practice Of medicine, This, the
Detroit Free Pres considers, is a safeguard
although not always an effective one
against the injurious work of quacks and
incompetents. There seems, however, to
be no means OF preventing the fatal work
of the fanatics or chariatans, who under
the name of one or another ism, prevent
people from receiving proper medical
treatment and permit them to die OF pure
neglect Here seems to be chance fol
wholesome legislation.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-10-31

The dreadful cyclone which struck the
American. English and German war
ships at Samoa, by which so many gal
liant officers and sailors lost their lives,
was the means of demonstrating those
noble qualities which have made the
American scamen famed the world over.
John Preston Dunning, the young As
sociated Press reporter who was at Apla
at the time, is preparing an account Of
the fearful disaster for 81. Nichoias.
Although some doubt has been cast on
the story, he positively asserts that whca
the Trenton driftcd back on the Van
dalia and it seemed rs If the ship were
doomed, he distinctly heard above the
raging Of the gale the strains of the
"Star Spangled Banner which the
Trcnton's band struck up. The fact, too,
that the Trenton's men all cheered tho
British ship Calliope when she success
fully breasted the storm and steamed out
to sea is amply verified by the report OF
the British Commander, Captain Kane,
who declared he was never more affected
in his life than when he heard the manly
ring of their voices. The New York Sun
declares that every actor in those stirring
scenes may well be proud of the part he
played in that days great struggle against
the elements.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-10-31
Lost the Card.

There is tailor in London who doe,
not entertain the highest opinion OF
American perspicacity. A week or two
ago the Mayor of Southern city called
upon Consul General New with a lettel
of introduction from the State Depart
ment and asked him for the address of |,
good tailor. New recommended the art
ist whom he had himself employed, and
wrote the Southern gentleman's name or
the consular card. The Southerner pro
ceeded to lose the card, and another mar
found it. This person saw its value and
personated the Southern Mayor, obtain
ing clothes to the value of $1,000, which
the tailor would like New to pay for
New Ytvk Sun.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-10-31

The first practical attcmpt to light
London with electricity has recently been
made in that city, which up to this time,
is far behind in thi, respect nearly every
fourih-ratc town in the United States.
Three great companies have been formed,
with an aggregate capital Of $l2 900, 600,
and contracts have been secured by them
for lighting many of the principal
thoroughfares Of the great city. The
mamimum charge for electric lights has
been fixed ut sixteen cents an hour for
twenty lamps of siAtcen-candle power.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-10-31

Pigtails have still role to play in the
progressive dominions OF the Mikado, Of
Japan. \ new shinto temple has just
been erected at Toxic the materials for
which were dragged to the sacred site by
ropes made Of human hair instead Of the
conventional hemp. The hair wasa free
will Offering from no fewer than 800, 900
Of the faithful. Twcuty-four ropes were
made Of it, their diameter ranging from
four to seven inchc, aud their total length
reaching lj2S feet, II is calculated that
nearly 5000 pounds weight Of pigtail'
WAS used
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-10-31
HOUSEHOLD HINTs.N

II ribbons need renewing, wash thI
in cool soap suds, cover with cl
cloth and iron when damp.
A disk or wafer of sealing wax plas
in the bottom of n glass bowl will
crushed ice a pretty, delusive glow. e
The bread of the hour is called c |,
seny. II sell at fifty cents pound,
is served with the soup and CHI E
courses. "
A small piece of paper or linen M
ened with turpentine, and put into
wardrobe or drawers for single dSOt
two or three times year, is preveI.
against moths.
To set delicate colors in embroid
handkerchiefs, soak them ten mil -,
previous to washing in n pail of VII
water, in which dessertspoonful of tut
pentine has been well stirred.
Hard-boiled eggs served in a he
gravy or vinegar is recent gastronomi
introduction of some of the fashionabl
clubs in London. The dish is said I
have had its origin in India.
The yellow room has had its day, til
blue room is passe and the crimso
and gold apartment too emphatic to /
aesthetic. Now it is white for brides
debutantes and young mothers.
An excellent way of cooking eggs
to break them in boiling milk withol
beating; cook slowly, stirring now an
then. When done soft pour into dis
and add little pepper, salt and butte
When you boil cabbage tie bit
dry bread in n bag and put it in the ke
tie. French cooks say that all the III
pleasant odor which makes a house SINE
like an old drain will be absorbed by Il
bread.
Do not scrape the inside Of fryiu
pans, as after this operation any prepar
tion fried is liable to catch or burn I
the pan. If the pan is black inside, n
it with hard crust of bread and was
in hot water mixed with little soda.
Unsightly fire places may be convert'
into spicy, woody, SYLVAN hooks by
rustic arrangement of balsam, palm, bi
ter-sweet and mistletoe branches. II
greens are piled up on the hearthstoi
unless they can be interlaced about ii
fender and apron.
Many people iron towels and put the
away before they are dry. This is |
error, and sometimes leads to results n
expected. In this damp condition the
is II mold which forms on them CALI
oidium, one variety of which causes n
merous skin diseases.
1t is quite essential to have your tab
Enan lann6arsd with th. manufactures
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-10-31

The new docl, at Halifax, Nova Scotia,
was subsidized by the city Of Halifax,
and the Canadian and British Go,crn-
mcnts, to the merry tune Of $500, 600.
1t cost a million, and being Col feet in
length, can dock the longest steamship
anoat It holds $500, 900 gallons of
water and can be cmpticd in three and u
half hours. The greater part Of the
iocl was blasted out of the solid rock.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-10-31
Line Of Cassineres
nd Embroideries.

levc it when we read in the Ceyton n
tiser that the price has fallen from O6u
pound to 81, and occasionally of lsasIJ
less. This disaster is caused, it seen
the export of "chips," which usedH,J
worked up in the making of cinna
oil. A combination was formed SO.
years ago, what we call syndicate c
trust nowadays, to restrict the exports
tion of "chips," but it failed. AnothI
is concerted, which, as is hoped, will
more successful. This syndicate, at lea
will have the good wishes of every q
traveller.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-10-31

In order to replace the field laborcrN
Nho have cmigratcd to Mexico and
South America company has been
formed in Havana TO make contracts
with a number Of workmcn in Spain and
bring them to Caba with their families.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-10-31

The tour new States bring IN an area
about equal to that Of all New Eng
land, New York, New Jersey, Pcnnsyl-
gania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia,
Wc,t Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky and
Indiana combined. II is an area three
time, as great as tie British Isles.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-10-31

finish, otherwise known ns the tlamask
finish. Only the French laundress under
stands the trick. FROM her hand old
napery is given such beautiful finish
that you can't tell it from the new loom.
. When your tablc-cloths are worn out
b,yond mending, cut square pieces from
tie best parts of them and hem neatly.
They will make nice napkins for holding
the children's lunches. or for the little
cncs to use at the table. for IL they are
stained or lost your set will not be
broken.
To remove mildcw and iron rust
Spread the garment stained on the grass
in the hottest sun and squeeze over the
spots lemon Juice, sprinkling it thickly
with salt This will draw out the heavy
ircn-rust stains if the sun is hot enough.
Renew the process il it is not successful
the first time.
\ Every mother knows how difficult ii Il
to clean the baby's fnger-nails. BY
folding some tissue paper into sharp
point, and when using it calling the at
tentioh Of the ,b'6y to something else,
tn, this sDds, large stock Of
the ne bliday goods of every
firm positively not be un-
asst favors, / would re-
a continuance ofpa-
OF
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-10-31

John Bull is now discovering to hi
sorrow that the recent strikes are likely
TO cost London her East Indian and Aus.
tralian trade. The smaller English ports
will profit by London's misfortune.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-10-31

II it is true that gold in abundance has
been discovered in China, the Cincinnati
Enquirer considers the Celestial Govern.
mcnt may as well abahdon all hope o
driving out the Americans.
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window which he had entered he departed

window which he had entered he departed
as he had come, vowing to lead an honest
life, and sometime-perhaps when he
was dying-to see those two dear creatures
once again. At least, always the mem
ory Of their looks and words would keep
his heart tender and life pure, lonely as
might be his lot.
With these thoughts in his mind he
stood on the ground. and remembered
with pang who would arrive soon and
what their crrand would be; and that.
while he scorned to betray them, he must
stand between them on their purpose,
and save his sisters home, perhaps her
life. from their hands.
lie felt in his bosom for his pistol. lie
would not use it until the last, but he
must stand between those women and all
harm.
He knew we'll enough the unfore living
ferocity of those with whom he had to
deal, and he muttered little prayer for
aid-the first he had breathed for many
year-as he heard soft footsteps ap.
preaching.
"lIc is opening his eyes" said voice,
james Graham heard it and wondered
what had happened and why he could
not turn himself and who spoke.
Then came the remembrance of a
quarrel, conflict, and the report Of a
pistol. lie knew all now. His fellow
burglars had shot him and left him for
dead. But where was he nowl
ada, dear" said the voice, al think
he is opening his eyes"
Then they did open, and James Gra-
ham saw two women bending over him.
James said one, "do you know
sister Jessiel"
The other only burst into tears
"Ies, / know you both" said he
family. GLOW did come herel ! am
so full of wonder. How did you know
me!"
1--WE found you wounded-dead, we
thought-at our gate, said Jessie. "It
was Ada knew you first"
"Dear jessie" he said; "dear Ada"
owe don't know how it happened" "
she said. "Whcn you are better, you
must tell us. Only we have you back,
and you shall never go again; ncver!"
He knew he never should. He knew
it did not matter whether he told them
how he had come to see them now. He
knew that in little while he should
neither see their faces nor know their
voices; but he was very happy. A fore
taste of heaven was given to him.
"They have been terrible years" he
said "terrible years. All that while |
have never heard from you. but | have you
now. Come closer; | can't see you very
well. There's Il mist before iny eyes.
want Jessie to kiss me-"
The sister threw her arms about his
neck, and kisseo him over again. Then
he turned TO Ada Musgroye.
"lf | were going to live, should not
ask it," he said; "but you used to kiss me
long ago, Ada. Will you kiss me now,
my dear, just once morel"
She took him in her arms.
"God is very merciful," he said;
"morc merciful than man. Perhaps We
shall meet again, darling"
These were the last words he ever said
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-10-31
RoNISG HOARD An

IRONING BOARD AND NAPKIN HOLDER.
Is your ironing board fixed so it is a
pleasure to iron on, and no trouble 10
keep cleanl The following is a good
plan Take n long, wide board "a narrow
one is nuisance), tapering at the left
hand end; cover it within II foot of each
end, thickly and smoothly on both sides,
with wooden blanket; do not make a
seam on the flat side, but with carpet
tacks fasten the blanket on the narrow
edge. Next cover tightly with "A sheet
doubled, keeping both sides of your
board perfectly smooth. Now you are
ready for the outside. Take stout
muslin, and make n cover the same as
you would for bolster case, open at
both end, make it to slip on tight. This
is easily removed and laundried, and your
board is always neat and clean.
Iron calicoes on one side, white clothe.
on the other side. You will find this {
great improvement on the old plan ol
ironing all on one side, and having tn
colored lint coming oil on the starche1
white clothes.
A convenience is basket to gather u.
the small articles that are so useful on tli,
table, but yet require so many steps b
tween pantry and table. Take n small
long basket (grape basket, stain wit
walnut staining, line with red silesia :
turkey red calico, tie ribbon bows at Il.
sides of the handle and it is complete,
All the salts, napkins, doylies, etc, p
in this, can be removed at once, and -
ready the next time they are wanted, +
the dainty touches are delight inste =
of n weariness to the flesh - tmerit
Cuhigat0r. u
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-10-31

The Sultan Of Turkey is frctting be
because he is growing fat; and most OF
his subjects are disquictcd because they
can't get food enough to do likewise.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-10-31

While the price Of cmcrads and rubici
Is yearly increasing, diamonds and white
pearls are not getting dearcr.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-10-31

There's nothing like leather not
even that imitation leather, made of pa>
per Puck.
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THE MlDDLEBURGH POST.
T. u. HARTER, EDrroR AND PRo'R.

MIDDLEBrRG, RI. OCT 81. 1919.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-13
Arnory Notes.

Tnr MonkCn Rifles are daily expecting
their fatigue uniforms
Tur Sch,,r Zouavcs arc drilling indus.
iriously for thC STATE ouCampmcnt.
MMrus has now five good military
complnic, and two more are talked Of.
TuK officers a tho scc1.d regiment met
NJ the ChickasaW ArmOry at II q. m. yes.
tcrllv
A CAVALRY company seems 10 bo q
doslcmjum In military circles. Who
will start tlo ball rolling.
Tnr Second Regiment viii give q lat.
TALON drill on next Wednesday night, on
thc Chickusaw Guards dull grounds.
Gas. CtgNE- and dan in their magnih.
cent uniforms were much admired ut the
Chi,kaaw Guards reception Thursday
night
Carr. DrrrRrY has arranged Tor an cx.
mbIdon drill at Little Rock for his com.
pany on the way 10 Galveston, on tho 81
oi June.
Tur Merchants Zouaycs will hereafter
drill regularly nigh, aud morning TO pro.
pare Tor the Galveston drill, whore thoy
will meet the famous Busch Iouaycs
Seven new applications Tor membership
we've received during the past week.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-13
ABOUT WATER.

The people OF Chelsea have grievance
they are complaining, and have just
cause OF complaint. An order was re-
Gently issued by the Taxing District au-
ihorities directing every householder in
that most inviting of suburbs TO I'll up
their cstcrns and their wells This many
Of them say they will not do, and We think
II doubtful il they can be compelled by
law to do it. The authorities can abate n
nuisance, but we have never yet heard
Of a cistcrn or well hereabouts being
nuisance. There are thousands Of
cisterns within the city limits to which
household purposes, especially for wash
ing rs the artesian water is hard. No
order has ever been issued TO have them
closed. Why then should such an order
be issued rs to cisterns in Chelsea?
Where there are water closets the Taxing
District Government can, MS far in Shelby
County as its jurisdiction extends, compel
householders TO connect with the water
works for flushing purposes. Water
closets, unless they are flushed as often as
used, arc dangerous dangerous than
the barbarous privy, A plentiful supply
of water in connection with them is essen
tial TO tho public health. But even
this requirement may DO met by
the construction Of cistorn on tho
roof Of the house, as is often the case in
suburban houses in the Eastern States. II
n householder can show the sanitary in.
spcclor that his premises are clean and his
closets are flushed IL is no business OF the
Taxing District governments where he
gets hls water, or how We think, there
fore, that this order is not in the line OF
Justice or right OF fairness, and 1t ought to
! be recalled