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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-03

road taxes to be worked out under
stipshod direction and the work is
largely wasted. An effective law
would require the payment of road
taxes in money to be laid out under
expert direction, a condition that
country taxpsyer ers AZ slow to accept.
New York, New Jersey and some
other state have laws under which
some really good roads are being
constructed, but Pennsylvania still
lags in the rear on this important
subject, and there is little prospect
that it is going to be q good road
law this year.
No one is injured more even in a
financial sense by the failure to
adopt q sensible road system than
the taxpayers themselves, for trans
portstion of farm and other pro-
ducts to markets or railway stations
costs a great deal in time, which is
money ut the best. This cost would
be greatly reduced if the roads were
good, but while they continue as bad
AZ at present this cost will continue
at the MAXIMUM. 1t would be mon
'eyin the pocket of the people of
Pennsylvania If the legislature would
pass tho Hamilton good roads bill in
its original form without the amend
ment that postpones its operation
indefinitely but for the present they
don't see it that way aud the legis-
la;ure is carrying out what it's men,
bers suppose to be their constitu-
ents' whistles.
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GLOBE MILLS.

ID. N. Yoder is still confined to
the house with hip Joint trouble. g.
A tree fell on Perry Rau's foot. but
he is able to bo cut again. IS. O..
Ulrich and B. W. Yoder went to the
coal region to transact business. .
Sheriff Fagely of Shamokin is max
ing quite an improvement on his
farm. We should have more such
enterprising men. ... DR.. A. A. Yoder
and his uncle visited Salem and
John Bickle's. The latter was S5
years old Sunday. He was sick but
is slowly getting better.
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Thursday, June 3, 1897.
State Officers to be Elected.

The State officers 70 be elected at
the cop,ing election in Nov. are an
Auditor General and State Treas
urer. The Auditor General chose
every third year and serves from the
first Tuesday of May succeeding his
election. His duties are generally to
examine and settle all accounts be-
tween the commonwealth and any
person, officer, department, associa-
tion or corporation. He also exam
ines. annually, the condition of State
Treasury. He gives bond in the sum
of $4,000. He appoints deputy
who gives bond in the sum of $40, 900.
The salary of the Auditor General
is $4,000 yearly. The Deputy Audi
tor General receives $50
The candidates for Republican
nomination for Auditor General be.
fore the Convention to be held in
August next, are Gen. j. +. S. Goblin,
State Senator from Lebanon county,
Major Levi p. McCauley, of Chester
county, State Senator, Il. b. Hard
enberg, of Wayne county.
The State Treasurer l., selected
every second year and serves for
two years from the first Monday of
May succeeding his election. He
gives bond with ten or more sureties
to be approved by the Governor in
the sum of $4,000 The salary is
$4,000 annually. He alao receives
and disburses each year, about II
million dollars.
The candidates for the Republican
nomination this year. are: The Hon.
James S. Beacon, of Westmoreland
county, and r.. Hath way Shindle, of
York county.
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Good Roads Indefinitely Postponed.

The Hamilton good roads bill has
passed the house on the third read
ing with au amendment that will
certainly postpone its usefulness as
means of constructing good roads
says the Times. The amendment
provides that the bill shall not go
into effect until the legislature shall
appropriate one million of dollars to
be applied in road construction un.
der its provisions. AS there is not
money enough in the treasury to
maintain existing institutions and
defray the necessary expenditures
of the state i'll other directions the
Hamilton road bill, if passed, will lie
on the shelf indefinitely. As the
amendment was evidently offered
for the porpose of killing the bill,
even its friends will hardly vote for
it in its present form on final pas
sage.
This is to be deplored, for Penn
sylvania is surely in need of law
that will provide for and compel the
construction of some good roads.
Under the existing law good roads
are the exception rather than the
rule, and the good roads that are
constructed by progressive citizens
in spite of it's defects, and not be-
cause the law in any way provides
for their construction or c.1ainto-
nance.
The secret of the opposition to
any sensible aud effective road law
is that good roads cost money, and
while everybody wants good roads
nobody wanted to pay for them.
Thepresent slipshod law permits the
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-03

fyour friends or neghbors are suffering from
coughs colds. sore throat, or any throat or lung
disease uncludng consumption, ask them If
they have ever used Otto's cure. This famous
German remedy Is having a large sale here and
Is performing some wonderful cures OF throat
ana lung diseases. W. II Spangler, Mlddleburg /:
NJ. Rothrock. N. d.. Mt. Pleasant Mills, will give
you sample bottle free. No matter what other
medicines have failed TO 20, try Otto's cure.
Large size % and scots
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-03
4 short Cut to Health.

To try TO cure constipation by taking pills Is
like going round In a circle Youwil never reach
the point sought but only get hack to the start
Ing point. perfect natural laxative is Bacons
Celery King. the celebrated remedy for all nerve
blood, stomache, liver and kidney diseases. IL
regulates the bowels. w. II. spangler Middle
burgh NJ. Rothrock, NJ. D., Mt. Pleasant Mills,
25 and bOCts
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Mah0n for Governor.

Last September the Posi- sug-
gested the name of our popular Con-
gressman, Hon. Thad. Mahon, to be
placed on the list of candidates for
the gubernatorial prize. We made
the suggestion in good faith know
ing and realizing that the gentle
man is highly qualified for the posi-
ton. We are assured that Con-
gressman Mahon would not make
sch tool of a governor that he
would appoint democrat to the
position of Superintendent of Pub.
lie instruction. BY appointing a
democrat Governor Hastings says
there is not republican. in the State
of Pennsylvania who is fit to hold
the position. Such incongruous
monstrosities we must avoid in the
future. We look to Congressman
Mahon as the popular standard bear.
er of the Republican party for the
gubernatorial prize. The move,
ment Is destined to become popular
throughout the state as we learn
that Senator Quay will probably be
for our congressman.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-03

c10O 1QlNk Is a cure for drunkenness
Slur.UnINk. which can be given with or
without the knowledge of the drinker and will
completely stop the desire for liquor. Women
can secretly administer STOP DRINK and effect
cures. Its merits have been proven in thou
sands of cases Mailed in a plain sealed wrap
per, with directions, on receipt of ONE
SEAELES y CO., 81 Park Place, New York.
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April %, T'.

A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Let
1Aters OF Administrator In the Es>
tate OF Mary Laudenslager. late OF Selinsgrove,
snyder Co.. Pa, decd. having been granted TO
tne undersigned, all persons knowing them
selves Indebted TO said estate are requested TO
make Immediate payment. while those having
claims VIII present them duly authenticated to
the Undersigned.
April ]. M, E. RIDLEY Admir-
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-03
SHOES.
We can sell you Shoes
lower prices than you
can buy elsewhere

Mems fine dress shcc BaIar G
ress, 50 to 95c.
Mems heavy working Oil G
Ba)are Congress, 60 to 9Oc,
Ladies' No. l Kangaroo Shc, !
or Button, 4 to I, 9jc.
Ladies' No. | fine dress shoe,
or Button, 1 to I, %,
Boys and MesserS, Lace or Bu'
IS to S1.00.
Youths fine shoes, Lace or BuH
so to Toe.
Children's Shoes, Lace or Bot
% to SOC.
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Executors Sale of Valuable
ESTATE!

Executors Sale of Valuable
REAL ESTATE!
The undersigned executors, OF the last viii
and testament OF Jacob Dreese. late OF Perry
Twp. snyder Co.. Pa, deceased under aud by
virtue OF the power ana authority contained IN
the said win and testament, win exnOs,, To- pui.
lie sale on the premises, at the Village of Free.
mont In said county, on
Saturday, June 12, 1897.
the following described Real Estate u wit:
Tract No. l.-Ali that certain messrage,
tenement and tract uf nd situate IN Perry twp
Sn, der CO., Ia bounded on the North by lands
OF william lergcr and Jacob Ycr.cr, ct. al E,st
by public road iea ing frupr Niddtbury 10 NJ.
Pleasant Mills South by laudS ~ icol, Schn,,,, 4,
heirs and on the West by lands ot Mrs Jacob Ar
bogast and others cont,inin. liJ Acres more
or less. with the appuitcuances. nearly al Of
winch Is clear ana In good state of cultivation
and on which are erected Large Two.St0ry
Frame Dwelling House, large new Bank Barn
ana other outbulldlngs, good water and all kinds
OF frut on the premises. close TO church, school
market and mill. The above Is principally lime
stone soil.
Tract No. 2.-Being a tract OF Wood Land
well timbered with chestnut, oak, pine ana
wh,te.2ak. situate In Perry TWP. county and
state aforesaid. bounded north by Shade Noun
tain. East by lands OF Jonathan Bottiger. South
10y lands OF Henry Boyer, Wilson Mit,erling et.
al, ana Of the West by lands OF Jonathan Bot
tiger, 10 Acres, more or less. with the appur-
tenances.
Tract No. 3.-Being a certain messuage and
tract oI land situate In Perry Twp. county and
state aforesaid bounded on the North by lands
OF Miss May ArbogaSt, East by Tract No. above
described, South by lands Of Jacob Schnee's
heirs, and West by lands OF Mrs Jac b bArhOgast,
containing IL Acres. more or less with the ap-
pnrtenances, on which are erected a Two-Story
frame h0nSe, Stable and Ouibuidings good
water aud fruit, also large double lime kiln.
sale 10 commence AT 10 o'clock a. m., OF said
day when due attendance Will be given and the
terms OF sale made known by
GEORGE DREESE,
JACOB DREESE,
isaac W. LOngacre, Auc. Executors.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-03

WlDoWS' 'APPRAlSEM MENTS.-Notice is here
by given that the following Widows Ap-
pralsemenfs under the 50 90 law, have been flied
with the Clerk OF the or lans' Court Of Snyder
county lor C0nnrmation on Monday, the 9TH
day OF June, 1897.
The apprasement OF Harriet Jarrett, widow
OF Jacob Jarret late OF Monroe township, Sny-
der Co., Pa, decd, under the $500 law.
The appraisement OF Elizabeth Stauffer, wild
ow OF Daniel NJ. Stauifer, late OF Union town
SNIP snyder Co., IA, deceased. under the $500
exemption law.
widow OF John 5. Hassnger, late OF franklin
township. Snyder Co., Pa, deceased. under tn
$500 exemption law.
The apprasement of Catherine Rothrock,
widow OF Roswell Rothrock, late OF West Bea.
yer township, Snyder Co.. Pa, under the $500
exemption law.
The appraiscmcnt of Mainda Seesholtz wild.
ow OF David X. Scesholtz late of Monroe town
ship, snyder Co, Pa, deceased under the $500
exemption law.
.Apprasement Of Charlotte NJ Roush, widow
OF Alexander Roush, late of Washington town.
snip, snyder Co., Pa, deceased, under the $500
exemption law.
The nppraiscmcnt OF Matilda Herman widow
OF Jacob X. Herman, late of Penn township,
Snyder Co., Pa, deccoscd, under the $500 ex.
emption law.
The appraiscmcnt of Elizabeth B. Woodruff,
widow OF Henry Woodruff, late of Penn town
ship Snyder, Co., Pa, under the $500 exemption
law.
The appraisement of Kate ID. Kline, widow
OF Josiah Kline, late of Spring township, Sny-
der Co., Pa deceased, under the $500 exemp-
ton law.
The appraisemcnt OF James Smith, David
smith and stella Smith, minor children of Sr-
san A. smith, late of West Beaver township
deceased, under the $500 law.
j. C. SCIIOCH Clerk o. G.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-03
WHAT TO do,


There is comfort in the knowledge
so often expressed that DR.. Kilmer's 's
swamp Root, the great kidney rem
edy fultills every wish in relieving
pain in the back, kidneys, liver, blad.
der and every part of the urinary
passages. 1t corrects inability to hold
urin and scalding pain in passing it,,
or bad effects following use of liquor,
wine OF beer, and overcomes that un.
pleasant necessity of being COMPEL
ed to get up many times during the
night to nrinate. The mild and the
extraordinary effect of Swamp Root
is soon realized. 1t stands the high.
est for its wonderful cures of the most
distressing cases; If you need u med
icine you should have the best. Sold
by druggists price fifty cents and one
dollar For sample bottle and pam.
phlet, both sent free by mail, mention
Posi- and send your full post. office
address to DR.. Kilmer g. Co.. Bing.
hamton, N. Y. The proprietors of
this paper guarantee the genuineness
of this offer.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-03

ExECUTOR'S NOTICE. -rNotlcs l.
1Jhereby given that Letters Tesla.
mentary on the estate OF Matilda Faust, late Of
Nddlecreek. Twp. snyder County, PI, have
been issued TO the undersigned residing In sid
County. All persons. therefore. indebted,t TO
said estate Will please make Immediate pay
ment and those having claims against It will
present them for settlement 10
JOHN HILBERT.
April %. W. Executor.
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HOW TO FIND OFT.

FIJI bottle or common water glass
with urine and let it stand twenty four
hours; sediment or settling indicates
II diseased condition of the kidneys.
When urine stains linen it is positive
evidence of kidney trouble. Too fre-
quent desire to uriuate or pain in The
back. is also convincing proof that
the kidneys and bladder are out of
order
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-03
Executors Sale of
Valuable Real Estate!

. Iu" tr!"'Slgned Executor OF the last will and
te>thh'n ~ Matilda Faust, late OF Middlecreek
Twp. Snyder Co., Pa. will sell on the premises
Saturday. June 18th, 1897,
the following described Real Estate 10 wit:
All That tract OF land situate IN Middlecreek
TWP, Snyder Co., Pa. about q mile nOrth.e east
OF Globe Mills and is bounded as follows: North
by lands OF q. W. Rauch. West ny lands OF Phil
Up Ieiber and heirs OF George BOllg, South by
lands or solomon llummel and Il. W. Rauch,
ana East by lands OF John Kereamer and Banj.
Pontious containing a Acres, more or less,
whereOn are erecteda
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Dwelling House, Bank Barn,

and other outbuldings. Sale t. commence nj
10 O'Clock a. m. when terms Will be made known
by JOHN HILBERT. Executor.
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Is twice n" price, Ju,
the common price. w.
selling a whole piece Of .,
worth One Dollar, for, \
II Dollar. See!
Full measure at half !
hole quality at half y
Whenever you want ! 7.
goods at low figures I
over our bargains
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-12
PRINCE CONSTANTINE TALKS. d.
Fully Prepared for War, hut Did Not
Authorize Invasion.

NEW YORK, April 1.-THE Press will to-
morrow print the following from its special
correspondent at Larissa Thessaly: Il had
a personal interview with the Crown Prince
Constantine, commander-in-chief of the
Greek troops, at his headquarters here this
afternoon. The prince talked freely of the
situation now confronting the people He
said: am fully prepared to make war
when 1t becomes necessary. My troops are
in excellent condition and the warlike spirit
prevails in the soul of every man under
arms. If the Turkish army should make
an attempt to cross the frontier and attack
us, should act promptly. l shall stand
by this decision whatever may happen, but
L shall not do anything to force the crisis
In the face OF any popular demonstration
favorable to a declaration of war L am con-
vinced that my soldiers would prove
no matter what influence was brought 10
bear on them. Therefore, do not fear any
haSty action on their part without first
considering my orders.
The incurSlon into Turkish territory bv
several rebel bands of armed Greeks was
wholly Unauthorized by ME, and absolutely
against my policy and instructions from
will by no means be used as an excuse to
begin war, and ] shall do my utmost 10
prevent a repetition of such violation of
the neutrality laws. The Turkish position
captured by these rebels will not be oc-
cupied by the Greek army, nor will we
aid the invaders in any way. / shall re-
main here without taking any aggressiv
long it may be, until the Cretan question
is finally settled
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-12
MACEDONIA.
Its Principal Strategic Points, and
Possible Routes of Invasion.
PHILADELPHIA Telegraph.


In view OF the fact that hostilities be-
tween Greece and Turkey are more likely
now than at any time since the beginning
of the Cretan trouble further description
of Macedonia, which would be the theater
OF war, will perhaps be interesting. The
the well-known city of Salonica, with a
population of about 125, ,000 of whom some
$1,000 are Jews of the Spanish emigration
speaking the Spanish language with rela-
tive purity. but keeping their business books
and doing their literary work mostly in
Hebrew. OF these Jews about nine thou
sand are Mussulmans by profession. but
are more or less suspected of practicing the
Hebrew rites in secret. Salonica is the
starting point of a railway running up
the Varder valley TO Uskub, from where the
main line continues on TO Mitrovitza, just on
the southern limit of the Sandjak of Novi-
Bazaar. and a branch line runs TO the Serv-
ian frontier where it joins the Servian
Railway to Nisch and makes a junction
with the line coming from Belgrade on to
Sofia and Constantinople. The southern
part OF Macedonia is severed by a line of
rail running westward by the important
town OF Vodena 10 Monastir, or Bitolia, the
headquarters of the Third Turkish Army
Corps The country south OF this line is
and contains many important towns, such
as Verria. Servia, Tehatista on the road by
Grevena and aetzovo to Janina in Epirus,
Continued ON second Page.)
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-12
WARDEN HERT'S REFORM.
Convfcts Elevated to the Point of
wearing Night Shirts.

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind, April 1.-THE
approaching transfer Of prisoners, by which
the Prison South is actually transformed
into what it has been in name since April
l. the Indiana Reformatory, will take from
the list of state prisons one of the model
institutions of the country. The change
within two years has been so complete that
should the legislative committee that in
vestigated Warden Patterns administration
revisit the place to-day it would hardly
recognize it. The reformation has been as
thorough in little things as ii has in the
greater changes that have been so much
discussed in prison reform circles through
out the country as well as in political cir
cles here at home.
Mr.. Hert sought the office o. warden of
the Prison South two years ago and was
looked on as a political office seeker He
was judged by this standard. By this time
the public has realized that he had a high
er ambition. He saw here the opportunity
of lifetime to make reputation in a
line of work that to his taste, and he
has improved his opportunities to the full
est extent. The key to his success lies in
absolute discipline enforced not by fear,
but by just and sympathetic yet none the
less positive, firmness, and complete system
even in the smallest details. With these
two propositions before him and con-
slant desire 10 make life within the prison
walls as comfortable and cheerful was
consistent with the objects of the institu-
ton Mr.. Hert started out. In the
face of numerous difficulties, including
some rather bitter political opposition, he
has progressed until he has scarcely an
idler or a troublesome man among the sc
convicts under his charge. The institution
is as clean as the dining room of the proud
est housewife in the land, and it is found
possible TO maintain absolute order and
discipline without thought of corporal
punishment or any sort of intimation cali
culated TO inspire fear. The first change of
great moment came a year ago, when War
den Hert after making a visit TO various
reformatories, determined TO apply the
grading system in use in some of them 10
prison management, and with this end in
view employed deputy warden Albert
Garvin, an experienced manager of Leaven
worth Kan. This created much political
opposition, which filled the newspapers for
a while, but finally died out.
Three grades OF prisoners were estab-
lished, the first grade being designated by
light blue flannel suits, the second nv
check suits and the third by stripes The
ories. was abolished. and as the systen
| progressed corporal punishment in every
| form done away with until fl has now
| been nine months since the whip was used
| Superintendent Hert declares that IL will
never be raised again within the walls.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-12
BRIBERS. ON THE RACK
BIG DISCLOSURES IN NEBRASKA LEG
STATURE THIS WEEK.
One Man Offered 81. 500 for Ten Votes.
and Detectives Searching for
the Lobbyist Boyd.

TOPEKA, Kan. April n.-Members of
the Legislature bribery investigating COM
mittee say if the revelations of the past
week have been sensational the develop
ments of the next week will be shocking.
1t is said that big stories will come out
in the testimony relative TO alleged bribery
in railway, stock yards and oleomargarine
legislation. William Butler will be put on
the stand Monday TO tell story of a prop
osition made to him that he could have
$500 spot cash If he would produce ten
members of the House OF Representatives
not already pledged to vote for the Wichita
Normal School bill.
w. Z. G. Weilep, OF Cherokee county, is
expected TO lead off Tuesday with some
startling statements. and about Wednesday
interest in the investigation is expected TO
be at fever heat.
Among others Lot Rovensc croft of Clark
county, member OF the committee. will
doubtless take the stand. Ravenscroft is
believed to be the possesor of sensational
secrets which will be made public when
he testifieS. He was approached by the
man Boyd, who lobbied in the interests of
the textbook trust, and whose improper
proposition to Senator Titus led to the ap-
p0intment OF this committee.
Governor Leedy has had detectives look
ing for Boyd, whom he desires for a wit
ness, but so far they have been unable TO
locate him, though IL was believed that he
had gone TO his home in Hardin county.
Kentucky.