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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-11-01
THE CROP BULLETIN.
pennsylvania Much Worse or Than
West Virginia and Ohio.

fehhsylVanio much worse on Than
West Virginia and Ohio.
The crop bulletin issued from the Depart
ment of Agriculture has tho following inter
esting reports from state agents:
Wheat did not yield accord.
Ing 10 expectations, as In many instances the
perry did not MI out well. This ~ due in
part to an extremely rapid and heavy growth
IN the spring. Tho oat crop will be light I
having been planted late ON account OF We
weather In the spring and its growth was 10.
tarded by drought
Buck wheat shows better condition than on
the first OF September. Potatoes-A small
crop and the tubors are small
west Nirginia-The average yield OF wheat,
as estimated for this season, Is IL 1927. The
quantity In most OF the larger whent raising
countries Is u2 to or above the average. In
some places on low, wet ground the crop was
damaged TO some extent by rust The yield
rye is good, but it is not raised in more than
nall the counties of the state. Oats promised
good yield earlier in the season. but the
severe drought cut them shorter than was eX-
pected. The drought has less ned the yield
OF Duckwheat, but the quality seems to be-
lalr. Ihe late rains have caused corn TO MI
out aud the percentage is higher than it was
thirty days ago.
Ohio The result Of wheat ,hrcshlng shows
one OF the largest yields in bushels per mere
ever produced In the state Actual results
throughout every portion OF the state indi-
cate an average yield Of 10 bushels per acre.
at which rate, even with the reduced average
tho total crop ought TO exceed 10y more than
1000, 900 bushels last years excellent produc-
ton. The quality OF grain is generally
GOOD. Oats are below an average Yield in
bushels per acroand the quality is not prime
Corn will exceed but little the short crop Of
last year The two years Of shortage will be-
seriously felt by feeders in Ohio. The frost
which occurred on the oath OF September,
though slight did injury to tobacco.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-11-01
A BULLET IN HIS HEART
Farmer William Young Astonishes the
Medical World.

One OF the most remarkable cases known
to the medical fraternity has just been re-
posted from whcelsvillo. n small village in
Clay county, Ala. 1t is the case Of man
shot through the heart three weeks ago and
still alive. William Young was fired upon
while he was at work in his field. Tho ball
from Winchester rifle passed through his
heart. He was treated 10y local men and then
taken to Mobile. where his case was pro.
nounccd one OF the most extraordinary that
ever came under their notice
Saturday Young was taken 70 n photopra-
pher and n photograph OF the front and bnck
OF the upper portion OF his body made. which
will be used to illustrate the history Of this
cose when It shall appear in the Medical
Science" Journal
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-11-01
Chioago's Blind Pools.

The police raids on speculative syndicates
In Pittsburg started inquiries in other cities,
and the investigation has revealed the exis.
tence In Chicago OF large number of such
concerns which are doing a rushing business,
indeed. Chicago harbors "a perfect nest OF
them, and 1t Is said they have taken In
$4,000, 900 or u, 900 0O0durDg tho year. There
are l5 or 20 concerns located in the back
offices OF buildings in the Board of Trade
quarter that are running what they call
speculative pools" Many OF them, II IL
in chaige
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-11-01

People overlooked the Importance Of perma-
'hently beneficial effects and were satisfied
with transient action, but now that it is gener-
ally known that Syrup Of Figs will permanent
ly cure hafitual constipation, well-informcd
people will not buy other laxativcs, which act
for a time, but finally injure the system.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-11-01
LIVE STOCK.
Central Stock Yards Pmsbw.g, Pa.

Cincinnati. Hogs Select shippers. $4,000
1855 select butchers, si.706Di75i fair to good
packers, S4.55GI 65; fair to good light, a, ,25
d4.50; common and rough, 4.0OM4. 80.
Cattle-Good shippers, $40 "a so: good TO
choice, S3.75Gai.25; fair to medium, S2.750O
500; common, S2.00@2.50. sheep-Extras.
S2,503255; good TO choice, Sl.75G2 So; COM
mon to fair, s0.5O@ l.50; lambs extra, So. 4O6O
$50; GOOD to choice, s25O6l325i common 10
fair, Sl.50@2.i0
Chicago Cattle Common TO extra steers,
S2S56DG25 stockers and feeders. ~. .006O3. so;
COWS and bulls, sl.00@3.50; calves, S2250D
$50, Hogs Heavy. -. 25@4. G5, common 10
choice mixed, "a. l5G460; choice assorted
s450@4 .55; light, -. l5@i As, pigs, 2.50@4. 25;
Sheep-Inferior to choice, 75c. @3,00; lambs,
l.500l400
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-11-01
The Crew Perished.

dispatch from Peterhead "a seaport about
20 miles from Aberdeen. Scotland, announces
that the Swedish schooner Alene, loaded
with gun-powder, which was at anchor near
Peterhead, has blown up. Withing two
minutes after the explosion nothing was TO be
seen on the surface OF the water but splinters
from the schooner. All her crew perished.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-11-01
What He Would DO.

Lord Aberdeen once left London
at midnight in a sleeping. car for the
north. In the morning. he saw 4
stranger opposite him. Excuse me. 4"
said the stranger may ask IL YOU
are rich?" somewhat surprised. his
lordship replied that he was tolera
bly, well to do MAY ask" con.
tinued the stranger, how rich you
are?" "Well, il IL will do YOU any
good to know was the reply, IL sup.
pose | have several hundred thousand
pounds" Well" went on the
stranger 'If were As rich as YOU
aud snored as loud as you, | should
take q whole car. so as not to inter
rupt The sleep OF others
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-11-01
PROVED A SUCCESS.
Experiments at Indian Head with tho
Hurst Gum

The Hurst gun was tested at the Indian
Head proving ground and proved a success
The gun was built at the Washington Navy
vary under IN appropriation made by tho
fllty-second Congress for the purpose OF OK
perimenting With the Hurst reinforce car
fridge. These cartridges carry two charges
OF powder, the first lying Immediately back
OF the proiectie and the second enca.ed
around 1t. The first charge is sufficient TO
force the shell out OF the case and Il ignites
thesecond charge as II passes out.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-11-01
Marvcluus Industry.

South American ants have been
known To construct tunnel three
miles in length, labor for them pro-
portlonatc to that which wou,d he
required for men TO tunnel under the
Atlantic from New York b. London.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-11-01
Japan Refuses to Make Peace.

The mediating powers at London submitted
further aud more definite proposals for peace
10 China and japan, but Japan has rejected
them. China Is ready to conclude AN armis-
tice or peace on reasonable conditions.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-11-01
Never Too Lnte or Too soon.

There is more lost in life IRON putting OF
from to-day till tomorrow what might be
done on the instant than from any other cause.
Fortune and fame have been thus wrecked.
and In minor things It will not do 10 DELAY
or trine. A man hobbling on crutches Tor
the rest OF his life, caused by sprniu, would
have been well, sound man, out OF misery.
II he had used st. Jacobs oil when the mis-
hap occurred. II is never too soon TO get II 4.
neycrtoo late TO use II. Tho great remedy
for pain never tarries 1t will do its work IN
ten minutes II II is allowed TO do so. Trent
pain as you would u mosquito-knock II out
as soon Us IL bites.
Religious tolerance is making rapid strides
Ia Hungary.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-11-01
Large Collection OF small Books.

The largest collection in existence
OF the smallest books in the world is
said TO he that owned by NJ. Georges
Salomon, ParIsian amateur, OF
whose 700 little volumes none is
larger than inch wide by high.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-11-01
Success In Life

depends on the little things. A Ripans Tabule
is II little thing, but taking one occasionally
gives good digestion, and that means good
blood, and that means good brain and Drawn
and that means success.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-11-01

EVERY establishment ought IN
have "A fooli,hnesS clerk to meet tho
people who have schemes aud want
positions
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-11-01

child, by aid ny Nature in preparing the
system for ulrtur,ion Thereby Labor"
and also the period of confinement are
greatly shor, ned. 1t also promotes an
abundant section of nourishmcnt for
the child During pregnancy, it pre-
vents morning sickness and those
distressing nervous symptoms from
which SO many suffer
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-11-01

II afflicted with sore eyes use Dr. Isaac Thoinr
sons Eyewater. Druggists sell at 25c per bot III
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-11-01

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums reduces infiamma.
non, allays pain. cures wind collie. 25c. a bottle
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-11-01

1r. Kilmcr's SwAmp-Roor cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphletan and Consultation FREQ.
Labratory Binehampton,N.Y
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-11-01
rIOTHERS

and those about TO
become mothers,
should know that
DR.. Picrcc's Ia.
Noritc Prescription
robs Childbirth OF
its torture, tcfrurS
aud dangers to
hnth fnntllnr anl
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-11-01
In Ol,ien Times

There are 100 women sugar planters in
louisiana.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-11-01

SOME men seem TO have been made
out of dust that had gravel In it,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-11-01
Tanks, CoHic CO., TcrGs.

Tanks. CoiHr Co., TcrdS.
DIR. r V. rlFRCr Buffalo. y Y.
Dcdy Sv-l took your "Favoritc Pre-.
sctiptiou previous TO confinement and
never did 20 we'll in my life. II is only
two week. since my confinement and ] am
able 10 do my work. ! feel stronger than !
ever did in six weeks before.
Yours truly.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-11-01
Not Enough.

There are seventy-six homeopathic
hospitals in this country.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-01-17
POETR 4.
THE CoCKsWAIN'S STORY.

You know that little Daso who
Stood on the burnin' deck,
Because his father was too dead
To bid him quit the wreck
Some folks NAV think IL fine co write
A pom Oh wat he did,
Buf, say. he warn't a marker
To our Captains little kid.
We was cruisin' inst off Sandy Hook,
A-sh0otin' at Il mark.
An little Jack stond on the bridge.
An thought it all lark
STAY right up there II his father said,
An knew The little kid
Would meet no harm because he'd do
Exactly as he was bid.
When, just like that shell with fuse
Alieht come roIlin' aft,
An men and boys they skipped one SIDE
lust like as they were diit
Twas Just silly trick O spme
Fresh mischief-makin Mid.
But it seemed all dead in earnest to
The Captains little kid.
He gave one hasty look aroan',
His lip curled up in scorn,
Then swung hiss.lf down on the deck,
An, true a. you were horn.
He grabbed that hurnin fuse in both
His little hands. he did.
An yanked il ont Say, did We shout
Then for the Captains kid?
The Captain came. an he was mad.
How dare you disnhev? p
We'll, Pops" the little chap spoke out,
you see. twas just this way;
You wasn't here. hut. Pops. knew
Inst ,r'ut itou Uoitld n did
AM so took my chances Was
right? p The plucky kid
The Captain Wv he just broke down,
An fairly piped his eye,
And nodded ives !" he was that choked
Twas all he could reply.
That's wy the men all stick to Jack;
He touched their hearts, he did.
Say. that d igo wasn't in it with
The Captains little kid >,
-Hdypcrs WceHy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-01-17
"Puddnhead Wilson"

Mark Twain's friend of Dawsons
Landing, No, has got out a calendar,
from which we extract the precious jew
els of notices which appear under each
month in the year.
January.-Nothing so needs reforming
as other peoples habits.
February-Behold the fool saith, "Put
not all thine eggs in the one basket"
which is but manner Of saying, Scatter
your money and your attention. but the
wise man saith, "Put all thine eggs in the
one basket and-watch that basket
March.-When angry count a hun
dred when very angry, swear.
April.-April l: This is the day upon
which we are reminded of what we are
on the other three hundred and sixty
four.
May.-It were not best that we shauld
all think alike; it is difference Of opin-
ion that makes horse.racers.
June.-When | reflect upon the num-
Der of disagreeable people who | know
have gone to better world, | am moved
to lead different life.
July.-July 4: Slaiis' cs show that we
lose more fools on that day than in all
the other days Of the year put together
This proves, by the number left in stock
that one Fourth of July per year is now
inadequate, the country has grown so.
August.-Why is it we rejpice at a
birth aud grieve at funeral Is it be
cause we are not the person involved?
September.-Ifyou pick up starving
dog and make him prosperous, he vii
not bite you. This is the principal diff
ference between a dog and a man.
Oclober-This one Of the peculiarly
dangerous months in which to speculate
in stocks. The others are July, January
September: April, November, May
March, June, December, August auC
February.
November.-Few things are harder t.
put up with than the annoyance Of a goo'
example.
December.-Even the clearest ant
most perfect circumstantial evidence il
likely to be at fault, after all, aud there
fore ought to be received with great eau
ton. Take the case of any pencil sharp
ened by any woman: if you have wit
nesses. YOU will find she did it with
knife; put if you take simply the asPec
Of the pencil, you will say she did 1t will
her teeth.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-01-17
Honey From Heather.

The pleasant pastures near kirkcud-
bright are specially rich in white clover,
which produces honey of a greeuish tint
aud exquisite flavor. Happy is he who
can also spread bis roll with butter and
heather honey. The prejudice against lis
dark amber hue has long been overcome,
aud il is les cloying aud more aromatic
than that made from white clover. Ii is
generally known, however, that. for some
reason not easy to divine. bees can turn
the heather grown in mosses to no good
account, 1t is on the uplands only where
the apiaran can plant his "skeps' with
the certainty of an upland harvest.
Heather still blooms bravely on the
Galloway hills. but thirsty shepherds re-
call wistfuIly the days when it was made
10 yield something OF more potent virtue
than honey. The ancient Piclish secret
of brewing heather ale is lost, aud the
manner OF losing it is recorded in local
legend.
The Pic 5 Of Galloway, it is said, were
hard pressed by their ancient foes, the
Scots Of Dalriada. Step by step they re-
treated before them, falling under supe'
rior numbers, till at last there remained
alive but three braves-a father and two
sons. They were Of the family to whom
alone of The Picis was known the priceless
secret of brewing heather ale. Stationed
on the narrow and fortified neck of land
which connects the Null of Galloway, the
soulhernmo,t point of Scotland, with the
mainland, they made fearful havoc
among their assailauts. The Scottish
commander. weary of seeing his best war
riors slaughtered, called parley and Of
fered quarter to the Piciish chief aud his
sons on condition that they would reveal
their hereditary secret.
81 accept your offer, cried the father,
"but none of my race must be witness to
the betrayal. Therefore, before speak,
cast my sons into the sea"
1t was done as he desired, and then the
Scots closed around the old man, burning
to learn the precious receipt. But he,
breaking from them and running to
pinnacle overhanging the waves, shouted,
Nov know that none lives who can
betray our trust !" aud siraightway flung
himself into the churning tide, where his
sous had already perished. Saturday Re
| piew.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-01-17
For Malaria, Liver Trou-
BILE, or Indigesti on, use
BROWN IRON BITTERS
Wim Spoon aud "Pusher .


A New York paper says that when
honored by nativity in Boston. where all
is good, baby is taught his first lesson
in table etiquette with dozen we'll ll-baked
beans and "pusher." Seated in bis
high art high chair, with bis snowy biblet
of finest needle work under his chin, his
nurse or his governess proceeds to show
him the straight and narrow path which
leads to his mouth. A slice of toasted
brown bread, or newer fad yet, "health
bread" is cut into narrow spears. say a
halt inch wide by the width Of the slice.
In his saucer are placed few beans free
from moisture. single each and perfect,
as correct baked beans are. Then he is
taught by gentle repetition first TO eat
these beans per spoon" and then per
fork" In his l. f hand is placed the lit
tie slab of bread known as the "pusher,"
in hi. right hand the spoon which his
maternal grandmother gave him. The
"pusherv steades the bean in its wayward
course the spoon runs it down.
It is not to be supposed that mistakes
are not made. The "pusher' gets eaten
aud the pushee gets mad, and forthwith
sIings away the spoon and gets his bean
by fair means or foul. But Boston gov
ernesses are patient. and as the year-old
pupil walls his fond teacher quotes from
the Eneid to him. saying, Persevere J
"Forsan haec olinsmeminisse juyobit." =
And he siraightway perseveres.
Practice having then made perfect, the
youngster is set to spearing the elusive
bean with bis tiny silver fork and taught
to guide that dangerous weapon neatly
within his pursed.up lips. The toasted
"pusher," which, Of course, ever and anon
disappears the way Of all bread, is re-
pIenished, and that lesson, too, is learned.
Then remains one more course OF in
struction. The beans are mashed instead
of being left whole, and the art of taking
up a suitable amount, neither more nor
less. is taught, both with the spoon as the
instrument and with the fork. In this
the "pusher" plays its usual humber part,
and 50 continues until the little fellow is
old enough to come to the family table
and there learns that mature minds look
upon the little slab of bread with disap-
proyal save when used to divide the flesh
from the bones Of the Cape Cod turkey.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-01-17
11irginia FREE gress,
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iscript, or previously agreed between the par
ties.
rg-An advertisement not marked On the
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be continued until ordered out, and payment
will be exacted accordingly.
~ REGULAR ADYEErisENENrs.-I avoiO
any misunderstanding on the part of the an
nual advertisers it is proper 70 state distinctly
that their privilege only extends 70 their im-
mediate business. Real Estate, Legal or other
advertisements sent by them 20 be an addition
Al charge, and no variation.
rs-0bituary notices Of more than five lines
will be charged for.
JOB WORK-Posters Sale BAis Cilvui-4s,
Carts, etc, executed promptly, neatly and at
iair prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-01-17
1894.
Harper's Bazaar.
ILLUSTRATED.

Harpcr's Ba.ar is journal for the home.-
II gives the fullest and latest information
about Fashions; and its numerous illustra-
tions Paris designs, and pattern-sheet supple,
memts are Indispensable alike to the home and
dress maker and the professional modiste. No
expense is spared to make its artistic attractive
ness of the highest order. Its bright stories,
amusing comedies. and thoughtful essays sat
isfy all tastes and its last page is famous as a
budget of wit and humor. In its weekly issues
everything is included which Is OF interest 10
women. The serials for 1894 will be written
by William Black and Walter Besamt. Short
stories will be written by Mary +. wilkins
Maria Louise Pool Ruth McEnry Stuart Ma
rol Harland and others. Outdoor Sports
aud Indoor Games, Social Entertainment,
Embroidery and other interesting topics will
receive constant attention. A new series is
promised of Coffee and Repartee."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-01-17
The Mirk Turned Sour.

will not tell You her name, but one oi
the neighbors says that during her brIei
visit the other day the milk turned sour
He- countenance locks yard long. She
sighs perpetually. The cloud on her brow
is deep. If beaten out thin, btlieve II
would cover the sky. Her voice is dolrful,
and her eyes show 10 radiance. Her
wrinkles are numberless. She is a SORRY
picture, and all because she is the victim oi
nne of those complaints common to women
Her system is deranged. She needs a
course of self-treatment with DR.. PIERCE
Favorite Prescription. This will eradicate
Thoroughly those excruciating periodical
pains and Functional weaknesses incident
to her sex, and at the same time build up
and invigoraie her whole system by lis
healih-imparting influence. A trail bottle
will convince.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-01-17
Better aud Better.

Better than grandeur. better than gold,
Better than rank thousand fold,
Is a healthy body, a mind at ease,
And simply pleasures that always please.
To get and keep healthy body, use DIR
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. n rene
dy designed to not only cure all diseases o
the throat, lung. aud chest, but keep th'
body in thoroughly healthy condition :
It eradicates all impurities from the blood
and overcomes Indigestion and Dyspepsia
Bloiches, Pimple. ami erupiions disappear
under IFS use, and your mind can be IA
ease" as to your health.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-01-17
1894.
Harper's Magazine.
ILLUSTRATED.

Ha4ya's Mqgq.iac for 1904 will maintain the
character that has made il the favOrite illus
trated periodical for the home. Among the
results of enterprises undertaken by the pub
fishers. there viii appear during the year su-
perby illustrated papers on India by Edwin
Lord Weeks, on the japanese seasons by Alfred
Parsons, on Germany by Poultney Bigelow,
on Paris by Richard Harding Davis, on Mex
leo by Frederic Remington.
Among the other notable features of the
wear will be move Is by George du Maurier and
Charles Dudley Warner, the personal remin-
iscences OF w. ID. HOwelS. and eight short
stories of Western frontier life by Owen Wis
ter Short stories will also be contributed by
Brander Matthews, Richard Harding Davis.
Mary L. Wilkins. Ruth McEnery Stuart. Miss
Laurence Alma Tadema, George A. Hibbsrd I'd,
QussnHy de Beaurepaire, Thomas Nelson Page,
and others. Articles on topics of current in
terest will be contributed by distinguished spe-
cialists