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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-09-05
A Lecture on Fools.

Last year, at the New York Chautau.
qua, when DR.. Henson, of Chicago, came
10 lecture on Fools" Bishop Vincent
introduced him thus Ladies' and gentle
men, we are now to have n lecture on
Fools by one of the most distin-
guished"-therc was long pause, for
the bishops infections indicated that he
had finished, and the audience roared
with delight, so that it was some time
before the sentence was concluded
"men of Chicago" DR.. Hanson, whose
readiness of wit holds every emergency
captive, began his lecture when silence
was at length restored, by saying
Ladies and gentlemen, | am not Ms
great fool as Bishop Vincent'-and
here he stopped, apparently through
with the sentence, while the audience
again wildly applauded, finally concluG-
gin--''would have you think. '-.Hiaae'
dDoliS Tribune.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-09-05

.pretense of work. but hung about the
house with a strange detection apparent
in their attitude and faces.
Slowly, so slowly TO they who sat under
the impending shadow the day wore away
till late afternoon. Uncle Jed had fretted
for oaaie and they had lifted her from
her listle cot and laid her beside him.
Soothed 10y her presence he sank into q
half-dozc, half-stupor. Presently he
reused himself. "Come, jamie" he
said. '.the sun is almost down, it is time
we were going to the other place for the
cows. Bruno! Bruno" And the old
dog lying inside the bed reused up and
beat his tail loudly on the floor, rcspon-
sivc to the call of the master he would
never follow again.
Then he dozed away again for little
while and when he woke the same fancy
was still in his mind. "lIow long the
way is he murmurcd; "lct us rest a
little. never used to get so tired. 1t
mus: be am getting old. Yes, I'd had
little shavers around me so long missed
'em. and twas lonesome going about
alone. but YOU like to go with me, dont
you. Janief
She nestled closer to him and slipped
her arm about his neck. eyes, Uncle
jed" she whispered, II like to go with
you"
In a few moments he spoke again
very family this time. Come, little
jamie, we must be going. How late il
grows the sun is almost down"
lie put out his hand so thin and vast.
ed and with all the sunburn faded from
it now--and she slipped hcrs-small,
white and chill-into it as if for the
starting.
A long, long silercc followed, the
clock in an outer room ticked loudly, the
sunset rays crcpt long and level across the
uucarpeted floor; with bowed heads the
sturdy sons went out one by one, tread
ING on the toes of their clumsy boots; a
little knot of ncighbors gathered around
the doorstep; the wife of many years
swaycd back and forth in the chair
wherein she had once rocked her babies,
sobbing softly. And by IA way as old as
the world, yet strangely unfamiliar
Travelled by generations, but still an
unknown way-thc two friends, one
whose years had covered so long and the
other so brief span, had gone beyond
the sunset. Chicago Times.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-09-05
rHE HUsKIN' BEE.

The huskn bee wuz over ez the sun was GO
in down
I'm yallr blaze o glory jst behind the ma
piles brown.
Tho gals wuz gittin ready n the boys wuz
standin' by,
To hitch on whar they wanted TO, or know
the reason why.
OF all the gals what set aroun' the pile of
corDthet day,
A-twistin Off the rustlin' husks ez Of twas
only play.
Th' pcartest one Of all the lot-'n they wuz
pooty, too
Wuz Zury Hess, whose latin eyes cud look
We through and through.
Nov it happened little zury found a red car
in the pile,
Afore we finished huskin', n ye orter seen
her smile.
Fur. % course, she he'd the privilege ef sho
wud only dare,
TO choose the fellow she liked best N kiss
him then N there.
Ny how we puckcrcd up our lips n tried TO
look our best,
Each fellow wished he'd be the one picked
out from all the rest.
Till Zury, after hangin' back leetlc spell or
Got up n walked right over to the last one
in the row
She ii,t reached down n to,uhed her lips
onto the oil white head
o Peter Sims, WHO'S eighty year Of he's n
day, It's said;
She looked 50 sweet OIL Peter tho't an angel
cum to stay.
As how his harp wuz ready in the land o
tarnnl day.
Mad, Wall I should say was; n toll her
goin' hum,
hs now the way she sighted me he'd made
me sorter glum,
y that didn't think she'd shake me right
nforc thc crowd
| wuzn't goin' ter stand it-,n said so pooty
loud
Then zury drappeihc her latin eyes n whs
pcrcd to me low,
II didn't kiss ye fore the crowd-cause-
cause love ye 50.
y ! thought ye wudn't mind it Of kissed Of
Pete instead
Because the grave is closin' jist above his
poor ol' head"
Well-wimmiu's ways is queer, sometimes.
and We don't alus know
Jist what's a-throbbin in their hearts when
they act thus n so--
All know is, that when | bid goodnight to
Iury Hess,
| loved her more N ever. n I'll never Low,
her less
It T. RydeI, in Courier-JourndL
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-09-05
RAISE THE KITCHEN STOVE.


We have made discovery !
which it seems now we ought to
made sooner, that the top of the NV
kitchen stove is too little elevated
the floor, and that there is in consco
n good deal of backachc and othc
comfort inflicted upon the cook BE-
so much of her work has to bc dor
STOPPING posture. Rather We shoul
perhaps, that we have discovered Il rI
for the trouble which VIC have borI
many years, and which we hasten to
known to Others in the hope of less
their troubles. Our remedy is 5
lifting the stove upon platform.
will raise it to such height that
bring the cooking utensils, when I
stove, within easy reach to one sta
in an erect or nearly erect postur,
our case this required IA platform
nine inches in depth, and to say
trouble and expense of procuring
penter to build it, we secured an
packing box of the requisite size
the grocer, at Il cost of only ten
Brushed over with some staining mi
corresponding with the color of the
our platform looked neat, and as Il
an established part of the room.
only additional expense involved W,
of adjusting the stove pipe to tn
conditions. The top of the stove
as high as the kitchen table, or n
higher, and the cook and every one
has occasion to use the stove are del
with the change and the greatly ligl
abor.-H0uSeeV6.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-09-05
The Tigers ChOica.

The Java Bode records singular aG
venture which recently bofell a Govern
ment surveyor in the wilds of Sumat'a.
After "A hard days work on mountain
side he passed the night in the open mir
in hut hastily run up by his coolies, As
he was falling asleep after long watching,
the sight Of two fiery eyes glaring in q.
entrance Of the hut almost paraly2ed him
with terror. An enormous royal tige:
glided in, smelled him all over, and then
set to work deyouring the remains of his
evening meal to the last morsel. After.
ward his terrible guest disappeared.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-09-05
THE ART OF PRESERVING.

The housckceper who congratulate
herself upon being able TO preserve any
thing and everything that comes to hanc
makes a mistake, which hideous demons
in frighful Nightmares or alarming case
of collie among ~ juvenile corps toe
often attest.
In preserving any kind of fruit the hes
favored and most perfect only should b.
selected. And it is not a good plan e
attempt to handle too large quantity II
one time, as il is difficult to watch, pre-
vent burning or boiling over.
1t is good rule when preserves ar
not to be sealed to use one pound %
sugar to every pound Of fruit; il TO b.
sealed less sugar will answer. However
that is often determined by the acdit
of the fruit Haste is Of great impor
ancc in preparing for preserving. as III
natural flavor is thus more readily saw
yet the preserves should be allowed
boil slowly. Avoid brass kettles
cclain is far better. II necessary TO -
brass very great care should be takci,
have them secured bright and perfq h
clean. Loaf sugar is best, though grI
lated may he used. Canning and iii
serving establishments use granuAN
sugar altogcther-hcncc the superi
of home made goods. - Washington Al
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-09-05

The King of famous Dahomey in Africa
ls dead, and as his successor must prove
before he ascends the throne that hc i,
brave and great man, the young aspirant
is looking around for adventures. Atlas,
accounts he had gone hunting for Kinr
'Iofa, Of Porto Novo, declaring that notn
ing less than the head of that potentatc
would satisfy his ambition. King Tofa
was at peace with all the world, but his
country is suddenly plunged into terrible
commotion simply because his head is
wanted across the border in Dahomcy.
The French are now busily engaged in
Porto Novo helping the King keep hi,
head on his shoulders. 1t is such puerlc
quarrels as these that are playing the mi,
chief with the West African trade, an
keeping long stretch of the coast in "a
uproar.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-09-05
RECIPES.

Apple Charlotte-Two pounds Of
pies pared and corcd; slice them int
pan, add one pound Of sugar, the j
of three lemons and the rind of
grated; boil all together until it beco
thick, which it will do in about
hours; turn it into mold; serve c
with either Il rich custard or cream.
Frozen Peaches-A quart of came
fresh peaches, a hcaping pint of gr'
lated sugar, one quart of water.
the sugar and water twelve minutes,
the peaches and cook twenty min,
longer. Rub through sieve aud fro
Take out the beatcr, and stir in pin,
whipped cream lightly with spoon.
Minced Beefsteak on Toast--A fave
and without doubt the best way to
cold beefstcak is to mince it finely an
put il to stewing for fifteen minutes '
quite little water. II the beef has
been all dried up by pounding and {
cooking the first day add to the gra
good sized lump of butter, IA small ol
and teaspoon of vinegar or catsup
serve it smoking no; on nicely brow
toast.
Hot Water Sponge Cake-Beat
setier until very light two cups of I
dcred sugar and four eggs; sift two $
cups of flour and two level teaspoon
baking powder together three til
flavor with one teaspoon of lemon,
add, the last thing, four tablespoon
boiling water. Bake in quick o
This is white, delicate and very
grained. BY adding two more spoon
boiling water and very little more
you have nice batter for cream, co
nut, or jelly layer cake. The sccre
tender, delicate sponge cake is to ha'
thin batter.
Neapolitan Kalc-One cup of br
sugar, three eggs, half cup of bu
half Il cup of molasses, half Gu
strong coffee, three cups of flour,
teaspoonful of baking powder, one cl
raisins aud one cup of currents;
spoonful each of cinnamon, cloves
mace; bake in jelly-cake pans.
white part take two cups of sugar,
of butter, three of flour, half II Gu
milk, a teaspoonful of baking po'
and the whites of four eggs; bak
Jelly pans and put together altern'
with dark, spreading icing, favored
vanilla, between. Ice the top.
Cucumbers with Eggs--Pare six
cucumbers, cut into small squares,
put them into boiling water. Take
of the water, put in Il stewpan wit
an onion and piece of pork, and a
lump of butter and salt, keep on tn,
covered close for fifteen minutes. Spri
with flour and add sufficient gray
cover. Stir well together and Ike
gentle fire under till no scum will
Then take out the pork and onion,
add the yolks of two eggs and teasp
ful of cream. Stir moment, then
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-09-05

Boston is an unlucky name in our naval
history. If liamersly is right the new
United States cruiser is the fifth Boston
We have had in our navy. The fate Of
three was disastrous. One fell into the
hands of the British at the surrender O;
Charleston; another was burned at Wash
ington in 1914 to keep her ont Of the
British clutches; and third was wrecked
ON the island of Elcuthcra in 1915.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-09-05

Electricity will be used in practical
way in the taking of the census. The
census blanks will he the same rs usual,
but the information they contain will be
recorded on large sheet Of paper by the
punching of holes in it at certain inter
walls. An electrical circuit is formed
through these holes, and counters are
added electrically, recording on their
dials all items of the same kind
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-09-05

Says the Macon (Ga) Telegruph:
Memphis is mad, 1t has been dis
covered that geography procured for
use in the public schools Of that city
summarized Memphis as "a river port
from which cotton is sent to New
Orleans The enterprising agent who
adapts his text books to different localities
made a mistake in shipping them and
sent the New Orleans Biographies I
Memphis ~
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-09-05

Suicide mauiaS are often aScribcd to at
mo,phcric influences, but may bc often
due to pcuchant for imitation, fostcrcd
10y the graphic scnsationalism of orr
periodical press, Jack the Ripper'S cX.
ploits were cmulatcd in not less than
fifteen diiIercn, American cities and few
days ago the manholc horror Of the Cronn
affair simultaneously repeated itself in
Hamburg, Germany, and Cincinnati.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-09-05

Nevada is groaning under her State
taxation and therefore lamcntS a diminish
ing population and lcsscning wealth.
"Shc is prcmaturcly old, says the Phila-
dclphia R>cord, "thc dricd-up dwarf in
the sistcrhood of young, lovely and
blooming States. Where is the elixir
that will renew Nevada lfc!"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-09-05
HOUSEHOLD MATTERSSA
TO WASH nLANKErs.

Put three cents worth Of borax IN q
rub of warm water, put the blankets in
and sec that they are thoroughly wet. Let
them soak several hours, or half q day
even. then squeeze them through the
hands couple of times, wiring, rinse in
plenty of hot suds, and they will come
out fresh. sweet and soft. They should
be pulled both lengthwise and crosswisc,
finishing with lengthwisc pull.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-09-05

The New York Sun suggests that one
feature Of the Paris Exposition which, 10y
all means, ought to be transported to
New York for the great Exhibition Of
1892 is the mammoth globe, forty feet
in diameter. II affords an object lesson
in geography Of incompatible value.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-09-05
Water CresSes

The water cress is a weo. pun
simple. 1t can never be ~. A''
Efforts TO cultivate it and pr. .N'
ter and more delicate specie ,.
made and signally failed, 'uo
fetal treatment it loses the io1 'P1
mustard flavor that is its eSptcia'
and assumes much of the ho'' ],
taste of the horseradish. II iioui'li
nearly nine months in the year. ap'
is constantly renewing itself tpy
coarse leaves of the old plants iH',
to wither, and only the young .
stems picked. 1t will not bear -,
of any kind, but eaten raw win
salt and fresh bread and butter
well. try Chicago Sun.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-09-05

The New Orleans Times Dcmocrdt, in
iocular vein, says. "Thc rcstauratcurs
of the country are preparing to roast tho
skewer trust which has just been formed.
With toothpicks, showers, frying pans
and stoves all syndicated, the great
American stomach is certainly in danger
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-09-05

In China the inhabitants are counted
every year in curious manner. Tho
oldest master Of every ten houses has to
count the families, and has to make "A
list, which is sent to the imperial taX
house. Last year the whole number
amounted to SO, 3S3, 500 inhabitants.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-09-05

Taught by the experience in the case
of Mr., Maybrick, the London Lam 7ip,,s
advocates change in English law, so
that prisoners may be allowed to testify in
thcir own behalf, as the they do with us.
"rhc highest interests Of justice are sub.
served by granting that privilege - de-
Clarc> the New York Sun.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-09-05

Spain must concede to Cuba the right
Of self government within certain limits
or there will be trouble there, declares
the Washington star, and resident Span
lards will side with the Cubans.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-09-05
r. u. HARTER, EDrron AND PRo'R.
MiDDLEscRG. "a. SEPT ;. 1889.

There arc Frcnchmcn who say the
,iose Of tho Exposition in Paris will bc
Inc beginning OF a "Boulangcr Rcyolu
ton "
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-09-05

A sign of the business boom in the
South, according to the New York Ncjcs,
is the rapid establishment of new banking
institutions.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-09-05

A rustic bridge just completed in
Houst,n N county, Ca, contains 81 differ.
ent kinds of wood and vines, an and all
were grown in the county.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-09-05
cart good to go and the
Good
AT

return the basket. This reqaC1
larly granted. The officials ~
the work. In cloudy wc''hT
have been known To feed 'H' " =
days before setting them Fl '
Sun.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1889-09-05
fstafAe are, and squeeze h N.
3uice. Have ready Eve or ~ ,a''sla1
egss to Icy on top. VI prs
The japanese Jipr,,,.,

Ono of the most popular ,..,
Pans Exposition is the Jsn.n'u n
sha. which is two.whecloS 'iads
very little wheels and mad ! gs vi
tha. is drawn by japanese ,.'' .sl' hghj
generally supposed that the iinr;s. %
Ccen in use for hundreds ~ tANaa
Japan. but this is not the case !Sn
sor W. X. Burton, of Toxin + r'oie|
has been doing some seycr.l Jl",.'er,i'i ,
miles of riding by iinrikisbs' IT, auod''
ticle which he contributes 10 ,ha - ~ "a Y Z
journal OF Photography. and N, n, I,s'' :,
graphic Ncrs, Professor Bur,on ~. re
this mode of travel is only aho,,. y !, 70 ml
years old. Thirty years AGO ,Ss il yam
csc had two ways of TRAVELLING o' sala'
by bull carts and the other was h. ouy ~, "
or baskets suspended between w.. - 'u'l '
and carried on the shoulders Of w." "o ~
and this method is still in u,e v.hou w. us
roads are very steep. The iinritj.h.
practically introduced bythc er,, ra.'.
settlers, who brought out two.TLs,
carriages with them, and the iirr;t;'l' ~
Sis..uls. a Qa.s.. % g tk,.,. .. ''"i
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-01-08
TUESDAY January 8. 1859
Briefs.

SHOWING in the mountains yesterday.
The Grand Jury meets this morri G..
THE Southern Pacific pay car came in
last evening.
THE tower of the new depot has been
framed and placed in position.
REGULAR mon thly meeting of the
Chamber Of Commerce this evening.
THE real estate ard abstract COM
panies are preparing for big business
next season.
J. w. GUTHRIE, prominent business
man from Corinne, is spending few
days in town.
THE Ogden Typographical Union met
last Sunday and elected officers for tt @
ensuing term.
PASSENGERS from the north report
considerable snow in Idaho and Wash
ngton Territory.
PEOPLE will have gas, even though the
connections have to be made through
the frozen ground.
The trains were all on time last even
i IL excep ing the Utah Northern which
was an hour late only.
THE Utah Loan and Trust Company
have removed to commodious quarters
IN the Broom Hotel block.
The Weber Stake Academy opened
yesterday with ITO pupils. A good
showing for new institution.
R. CoTTRELL, the genial plasterer
who lately finlshed the plaster work on
the new City Hall, was i'll town yester-
day.
CHIP O. THE OLD BLOCK drew a good
house last evening, and the company
fully sustained their reputation as iun-
producers.
The remains of the late W. G. Nor
ris, who died in New York City few
days ago, are expected to arrive here
Friday evening.
THE remains of the late g. T. Higgin-
botham were inferred yesterday from
his late residence IN Lynne. The funeral
was largely attended.
HENRY JUDE, youth hardly in his
teens, fell and broke his leg while
skating Sunday. He resides with his
parents on the bench.
THE schools throughout the city re-
sumed their work yesterday morning
with large attendance. Comparatively
few absentees were noted.i
MRS. O. A. CAREswELL arrived in this
city from the capital last evening. She
is stopping at her father-in-laW's MIR.
A. CareswelI, on the bench.
THE annual meeting of the Chamber
of Commerce will be held next Monday
evening, January 14th, when officers for
the ensuing year will be elected.
PLENTY of work now on the city s im-
provements. Third Street, Fifth Street,
Sixth Street and Seventh Street are
now receiving attention of some kind.
Snow fell for about an hour yesterday
forenoon, but soon after the sun came
out and dissolved 1t in short order. 1t
etfectually laid the dust for time, how
ever.
F. W. DAFRANTz arrived with his fam
lily from Cheyenne last Saturday even
ing. and are preparing to keep house in
the Junction City. Their household
goods arrived yesterday.
WoRK in the new City Hall is getting
on fine and is nearly completed. The
workmen have good comfortable tenn
perature and plenty of light to work by,
and are doing nice job.
CAPTAIN j. WITHERELL, OF Salt Lake
City, who has been east during the past
four months, returned to the capital
last evening. He has visited many
scenes of former recollections during
his sojourn and is glad to get back to
his home again.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-01-08
First District Court .

Before Judge Henderson, at Ogden,
yesterday:
A short session of court was held last
Saturday evening, when the following
was disposed of:
Benjamin Brightvs. Davis and Weber
County Canal Company; order over
ruling motion for new trial.
Helen V. Wilson VS.. David E. Wilson ;
heard in part.
In the case of Albert E. Barnes VS..
Theodore Brobaeh, the jury found for
the plaintiff in the sum of $121.14.
Court was then adjourned to 10 on
Monday.
When court convened yesterday
morning, there were no cases ready to
be tried, so the cases that were set for
that day were placed on the front of the
calendar.
In the case of the United States VS..
SandforL Bingham, indicted for unlaw-
full cohabitation, withdrew his plea Of
not guilty and plead guilty. He was
sentenced totwo month S impris onment
and to pay fine of 500 and costs.
The cases on the calendar for to-day
are: Oliver Johnson VS.. S. M. Molen
ct al, and A. G. Reno vs.. Fl. H. Boards,
ley.
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O G > z re- .

We are al iii times glad to receive com
munications from correspondents on topics
of public interest, which should be adj
dressed to our branch Office, and be accom-
panied by the name OF the writer, not
necessarily for publication but as a guaran-
tee of good faith"
Subscribers viii oblige by promptly mott
flying this Office of any failure in the de-
iverv Cfthis DeDer.
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THANKING

Public their liberal patronage extended to in the past
shall endeavo the future far former efforts We
have received every by and all in establishing
Clothing that credit this city, and we shall spare no
pains keep reputation and stock for which we are
will please all of old patrons and the many
consequence great rush during the holidays, ntre
closed goods which again being repn-
ished kilograms and express get them for