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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24
Those pisgracesui Cells.

From the Central Presbyterlan)
We are sincerely glad to know that the
Joint committees of the Virginia Legisla-
ture have under serious consideration the
proposition 10 enlarge the accommoda-
tions of the Virginia State Penitentiary'
From the amount of income now pro-
duced, with the large number OF convicts
that could be given work In building
and the inexhaustib!e quarries accessi-
BILE from which material could be drawn
II would seem to be practicable. with
small assistance from the State. The
Board OF Directors of the penitentiary
are proposing also some changes In the
administration that appear to be emin-
emily desirable. Two things are Of great
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24

A special from Washington to the New
York Herald announces that beyond re-
curing full protection of Americans and
their interests located therein, the Gov
eminent of the United States will take
no part in the reported division Of China
by the Powers"
who, pray, imagined the contrary? The
partition of the Flowery Kingdom-if,
indeed, 1t IS going TO be partitioned-is
no business of ours There is no more
reason why we should NEEDLE In it than
there would be in our mixing up in the
partition OF Turkey. For us 10 take any
part ia the division would be to abandon
one Of the two principles on which the
Monroe doctrine rests. and TO place US in
an utterly defenceless position as to the
other principle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24

The success Of the English experiments
in sinking Artesian wells in the African
sands leads TO the conclusion that under
the desert Of Sahara there is water
enough to redeem it in large measure
from its historic desolation and barren
ness. 1t is now said that the English
having pointed the way In this matter
the French are quite likely to follow
Only a narrow desert belt separates the
French possessions in North and Middle
Africa, reaching from the Mediterranean
to the Niger. and it would, II is consider
ed. be quite worth the while TO fertiiize
that belt, and plant it with palm groves
and date orchards, If possible. Al any
rate it is argued, the French could not
go wrong in providing, through system
Of Artesian wells, water enough to supply
their present caravans and perhaps theii
future locomotives.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24
,Nenfh the MistIetOe.

Written for the Dispatch.)
Like some ghost of the long ago,
| stand in the shadows. and wait
For her, my queen, meath the mlstletoe'
One blissful moment. All, Fate,
Thou art cruel, for she leaves me,
As my hopes have left before,
In those days, as she, too, left me,
Twas a phantom-nothing more.
FLORENCE ARMISTEAD BROWN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24

THE Agricultural Experiment Station at
Geneva. n. Y, sends out warning 10
the farmers of that State, that IT might De
well TO pass around in other states Inc
warning is against a class OF SWIMMERS
that have succeeded in victimiz!ng many
communities. These swindlers go 70
village and dazzle the inhabitants with
stories of the profits that can be hiade
ont Of an up-to-date creamery. Inc
next step is to organize stock COM
many. with all the neighboring farmers
os shareholders. Then a third or a hall
or the capital is used in the erection Oh
building and the purchase of machinery
and the rest of the money contributed
goes into the pockets Of the promoters
who invariably depart for new scenes
before the enterprise has reached the
stage of profts-or losses. The director
of the experiment station says that inc
worst feature of this whole business IS
the fact that there can usually be found
in country places men of local ptoml-
rence with whom the farmers are ac-
ouainted. and IN whom they place more
or less confidence, who are willing, IN re-
turn for O. little free stock, to Use their
influence in drawing their neighbors into
a scheme doomed TO failure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24
Looked Like IL.
(Chicago Tribune.)

"You don't like my book?" timidly ven
tured the young author. who had invaded
the lair of the literary editor for the
second time.
mo. miss" he said in his gruffest voice.
ITS trash / have been compelled 10
handle II without gloves, miss"
II see it looks like it," faltered the
young author. glancing at the volume
that lay on the table in front of the ter
rible editor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24
Expenses of Elizabeth city Counts

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
In your issue of December H. 1871, UNI
der the heading, "Who Pays the REEVE
nueg' you say:
I'm the following statement based upon
statistics for the fiscal year from octouFr
/, 1895. 10 September 30, 1895, we give we
amount of net revenue that each ci'y OF
county was entitled to be credited WIN
after the elimination Of its criminal eA-
penses and money paid by the state LOT
the maintenance of its schools
and YOU credit Elizabeth city coun'y
with a balance of sl4.69s.65. l would be
clad II you will do me and the people
Of Elizabeth City county the kindness
and Justice to itemize the account--that
is show the total revenue we pay 10 me
state and the amount of our crimiDai eN-
pense. what is our proportion OF schooi
fund etc.-as there is nothing l eau
find I'm the Auditors report for the pe'i"u
from October 1. 1895. to September 80 1880
that will indicate how your conclusion -
that what we pay to the State ohIy OK
ceeds our criminal expenses ana money
Maid by the State for the MAINTENANCE
of our schools (Sl4,69S.60 is reached
I find by reference to the Auditor Iepot'
for year ending September 30, 1885, we
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24

warrants for the arrest of four st.
Louis street railway officials have bee.
issued. it Is reported, the charge being
failure TO provide vtstibules on cars du-
ring the months of November. December.
January, February. and March Of each
year. for the protection OF motormen, as
required by law Tho winters In NJ.
Louis. however. are much more severe
than those In Richmond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24

Secretary Cages financial views seem
to be rather too much OF the narrow
gauge variety.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24

We have no information to such effect
but take 1t for granted that Ii Hung
Chang's yellow jacket has suffered more
or less by reason of late events in China.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24

II doesn't look as IL anybody ought to
have much trouble in defeating that
Maryland candidate for the Senate whose
name Is Mudd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24

There are now nearly $4,000 miles OF
completed railway in this country one
can do a good deal of travelling without
going abroad, if he has the necessary
xvhereWitbal,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24

That Spanish spy who is expected 10
r.urder Gomez would propapy uo "Si
TO bear in mind the fate OF Rulz.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24

It promises to be a cold Christmas
whether white or green. Our good VIII
TO men" should be the warmer for Inc
fact.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24

This is the day of days for Christmas
bargains in the Richmond stores. Don't
forget it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24

Letter Is reported to be making MS
holdings of wheat. and, possibly his
profits, heavier and heavier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24

The craze for freak legislation is an in
sanity, sure enough.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24

China. doubtless. feels "broke up al
ready.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24
ADVERTISING RATES.
xfAIE INCH OR LESS.

Wanted situation, payap'o - o,
vance C25 words or less)."'.''',''' "a
Above rates are for every day OF Su-
ver,lsements running conseeutiVeiS'
Reading notices IN reading-matter 'ype'
a.. lines or less. 81: in nonpariel, leaded'
five lines or less. 70 cents.
Card OF rates for more space iu'iii'''eO
m application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24

large stock OF the ABOVE Ilelltloheu
goods, most of which are OF their own
importation.
FRENCH BRANDIES, OLD LONDON
DOCK JAMAICA RUM, ST. CROIN
RUN. ARRACK, SCOTCH WHISKEYS'
Rh RAMS AND BURKE's OLD IRISH
WHISKEY, OLD TOM, PLHMOU -,
AND MEDER SWAN GINS-all Of the
Al the leading brands Of CHAM
PAGNE-PREMIERE SERRE-our own
Importation from one OF the nnest VINE
yards in France: ,opr
SHERRIES. MADEIRAS, and PORT.
OF FRENCH and GERMAN WINES a
very large assortment including the IA
nous brands of CHATEAU YOU EN-
CHAT. LA ROSE, MARGALN Y, AND
LAFITE, MARCOBRUNNERy SIEl y
BERGER, and SCHLOSS JoHA INNS
D GGITiBsoNs PURE RYE; STRAIGHT,
OLD CABINET, CLEMMEh, w
CROW. MELLWOODt g, GANADlAN
CLUB. and other WHISkEfS.
The CANADIAN CLUB, Tor Whlch we
are the agents here, only in Dottlesi also,
the JAMES i. PEPPER WHISkEf, IN
bottles. ,,,rr,,r,,er,
CREME DE MENTH,E, CHARTREISE,
and a great many othSr fine COROlAl~S-
none but imported. -
HAVANA CIGARS-their own impor-
tation: also, a full supply or the EL
PRINCIPE DE GALES CIGARS con-
stantly on hand ue l-'J"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24

All letters recommending Candidates
Gov office must be paid for to insure their
publication. This is long standing RUE
of ours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24

An letters and kilograms must De ao-
s.assed 20 THE DISPATCH COMPANY
rejected communications VIII not DC
,oturued.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24

resolutions of respect to deceased
members passed by societies. corpora
tions, associations, or other orsailiza-
tons will be charged for as advertising
.,nntfor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24
A Tumor Formed
Finally 1t Broke Inwardly
and Discharged
Trouble Began With Dyspepsia
and Impure Blood
Thorough Course Of Hoods sarsa-
payIJIa Completely Cures.


pariIIa Completely Cures.
There is danger in impure blood.
Disease and suffering are surely COM
ING to those who neglect this threaten
ing symptom. Read this;
"Gilliam, Missouri.
&C. /. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass:
"Gentlemen:-Myt troubles began with
nervous headaches, which would last
me for two or three days. The doctors
pronounced my trouble dyspepsia, but
they could not do anything for me, and
advised a change Of location. AT the age
OF IS a tumor formed on my spine, which
Was Very Painful
but did not rise or discharge. The doctor
thought best to cut it out, but objected.
1t finally broke and discharged great
deal. The doctors said they could do
nothing for it. Then the tumor began to
rise inwardly and discharge. read much
about cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla and
thought / would try it. Before / had
finished taking one bottle 1 was much
relieved. continued the use of Hoods
sarsaparilla, and after taking u bottles !
was entirely cured. lam now well, have
q good appetite and feel that ! owe my
life to Hoods sarsaparilla." w. ID. FORE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24
Personal.

Richmond. Va, December ~. 1897.
HAVE THIS DAY APPOINTED e. h.
SAUNDERS my agent To conduct the
RETAIL. FANCY GROCERY BUSINESS
in the city of Richmond, 20 buy and sell
da 22-lit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24

UPTOWN OFFICE, BRoAD-sTREEr
PHARMACY, $40 EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1903 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24

And we have balance remaining IN
State Treasury of S23.SOl.75, showing that
we pay to the State in excess OF what we
get for criminal expenses and maintain
ence Of schools s23,SOl.75 Now, what
would like to know is, how that amount
is reduced to s14,69S.65? Very respectfully,
+ d. COLLIER,
4 -.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24
commemorative

City county.
December 90 1897.
From our examination OF this matter
we are satisfied that the statement pub
lished in the Dispatch is substantially
correct.
II our friend will write TO the Auditor
Of Public Accounts, we are satisfied that
he will find out that there are facts and
figures in this case which he has not
taken into consideration. and which Will
probably alter his opinion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24
ESTABLISHED 1913.
OSCAR CRAM & CO.,
IL GOVERNOR ST.,
Richmond, Va,
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN
FINE WINES, LIQUORS, AND CIGARS,

beg leave to call attention to their
large stock of the above mentioned
goods. most of which are of their own
importation.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-23
Old Copies ofthe Post Wanted

The files of the Middleburg Posi-
have been regularly bound only
since it has been an S-page paper,
viz: July |, 1888. The files from
Jan. l, 1881, to July l, 1888, were
simply tied up in Il bundle. Among
this lot we find many that are badly
torn and damaged and some of them
missing. If any of our readers or
friends can assist us to supply the
missing numbers, they will do ia
vor not only to us, but to posterity
as well. The only written history
we now have of Snyder county is
that preserved by the newspapers of
the county. The Snvder County
Historical Society will soon begin
work to hunt up data to preserve
this history and a complete file
of the Posi- is almost indispensable.
The missing copies are Jan. 6, Feb.
1917, March 10, Oct. l3 and Nov.
10, 1881; Nov. %, 1882; April
26, 1888; March q, June II, Aug.
7, and Oct. 80, 1884; Sept. II,
1885; Jan. 2S, May 6, and Oct. rs,
1886 Jan. u, July 2S, 1887
Feb. l6, March %, and June %,
1888. The issues of Dec. 9, 16,
%, 1886 and the issues of Dee. IS,
%, 20, 1887, are so badly damaged
that they are practically valueless.
We are in need of the issues of the
POsT above named. The missing
numbers will command fair price
depending upon condition of copies,
This will then complete our file,
from Jan. |, 1881, to the present
time.
The Posi- was established in 1868
and no files are in our possession
from that time to 1881. We would
like to have complete file and if
any of our friends can assist us we
shall be pleased to hear from them.
The Posi- was established by Mr..
Gutelius in 1868 and was bought
by Hon. Jerc Grouse in 1867.
We presume that on the attics of
some of our readers can be found all
the missing numbers. VIII yon
assist us?
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-23
deceased.
Saturday, Dec. Is, 1897, Court
adjourned to Monday, Jan. q. 1898,
at | o'clock A. Nj.
Gard Of Thanks.

l desire to express my heartfelt
thanks to the teachers, directors and
citizens of our county for the very
earnest interest manifested in the
10th Annual Teachers Institute of
Snyder county. Since my conncc-
ton with the public schools, no
stitute has reached the altitude of
success enjoyed by this one. Our
people mantnlly and libcrally sup
ported us by attending the day ses-
sessions and giving us crowded
houses in the evening lcctures-for
all of which they have our pro-
found thanks. Resp'y yours,
+, {. BowERsox, Co. Supt.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-23
Religious Announcement.

The 'Wcck Of Prayer" will be
observed in MiddIcburgh, by the
various churches holding union
meetings as follows
Monday, Jan. ,, Lutheran church
lead by Rev. ID. f. McI.ain.
Tuesday, Jan. 1, United Brcth-
rem church, lead by Rev. $. b.
BouShtcr.
Wednesday, Jan. ), Reformed
church, lead by Rev. S. Kohlcr.
Thursday, 6, Evangelical church,
lead by Rev. }. II. Hertz.
Friday, Jan. Z, Evan. Lutheran
church. This meeting will be adj
dressed by William X. Irwin, of
Williamsport.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-23
DR. Days Body Arrives.

Vas Inferred at SciinSgrorc We'd
ncsdoy afternoon.
The body ofthc Rev. DR.. David
a. Day, the distinguished mission
AIRY of the Lutheran church, who has
served the M,lhlcnberg mission, on
the west coast Of Africa, for nearly
twenty five years, and who died on
the steamship "Iucania" last Fri
day, one day out from New York,
was taken to Baltimore Sunday.
AT special meeting otthe foreign
board arrangements Were made for
a service in the First Lutheran
church Of Baltimore ON Tuesday at
: p. M, vixen prominent clcrgymcn
and laymen from all the large cities
OF the east were present. The in
tcrmcnt was made at Sclinsgrove.
where services were held ON We'd
ncSdav afternoon.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-23

The Snyder County Historical
Society would like to secure a COM
plete file of all the county papers,
including the Kalkyreuad. The
present publishers will confer IA
vor by beginning Jan. lst to mail
gratuitons copies to the Snyder Co..
Historical Society, Middleburgh,
Pa. These copies are preserved,
bound and filed to preserve history.
Back numbers are also welcome.
Fred. Graebcr Of Shamokin, who
drove into a mine hole year or
more ago, losing leg by the ac-
cident, and the young lady with
him being killed, has had another
accident. He was taking Il carriage
ride with Miss Maggie Watkins,
havidg coachman. AS they drove
on the N. G. tracks, train was
coming and Graeber yelled to Miss
Watkins to jump, and both did so.
Graeber cleared the track, but Miss
Watkins was struck, on the hip by
the bumper. Graeber and the driver
escaped unhurt and the lady was
slightly injured. The horses escap-
ed unhurt, the carrige was demols
ished. I
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-23
Christmas announcements.

Quite a number of our wide
awake merchants have their Christ
mas announcements on the last page
of the POST. Our readers will need
Christmas presents, Nmas candy
and other good things to eat and
nice things to wear. Hence you
will do well to see what they have
To offer. 81
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-23
George P Spangler Going to
Klondike.

Poplar Bluffs, Mo-, Dee. Is, '97.
Ed. PosT.-Encloscd please find
draft for S3.75 for subscription to
the Posi-. Prosperity has not vet
reached me, but | will start for the
Klondikc March - to make my for
tune or my wife will make hers.
| have insurcdmy life for 100000 for
years. SO if do not come back,
my wife will be able to live with
the insurance money. am paying
up all my debts before | 90. You
may hear from me from the extreme
North.
Wishing you and and your wife
a Merry Chrirtmas and Il Happy
New Year, | am,
Yours truly,
GEO. p. SpANGLER.
We are pleased to receive this bit
of news from our friend, Mr..
Spangler, who formerly resided
here. We hope that he may be
able to scoop up millions of dollars
worth of gold dust and further that
he will occasionally write a letter to
the PosT. George Spangler is a
son of Mrs. Adam l.. Spangler Of
of this place and consequently a
brother to Charles, formerly of this
place and of DR.. A. c. Spangler,
the popular young dentist of Sc
linsgrove.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-23
NEWS NUGGETS.
dew DROPS OF EVERY DAY INTER-
EST GATHERED FOR OUR MANY
READERS.
The PrattIe Of Interest to all recount.
ed in an Interesting Shape
for the POST.

Mrs. Isaiah Walter is sick with
heart trouble.
Elmer Snyder of Selinsgrove was
in town on Friday.
There will be no paper issued
| from this office next week.
There are no prisoners in the
Middleburg Jail at present.
A question of color-will we have
white or green Chaistmas.
Mrs. Jere Grouse of Selinsgrove
is visiting relatives at this place.
The Republican Standing Com
mittee will meet here Jan. 4, 1898.
The Sunday schools are busy
making preparations for Christmas.
John Thomas has moved in with
Robert Shambach's with his cobler
shop.
Don't forget that the contest for
reform platforms will close Jan. lst,
1898.
Editors Aurand and Lesher made
raternal calls at this Office last
week.
Kid Gloves, good quality at quick
selling prices at Oppenheimer's,- Sc
Iinsgrove. '--+
w. w. Wittenmyer and Sheriff
Ritter were Selinsgrove visitors
Wednesday.
Turkeys 10 cents, Chickens 6
cents, at f. H. Maurer's, New
Berlin, Pa. If.
Charles Gable and wife of Selins-
grove spent Sunday with DR.. j. w.
Sip> and family.
Goto H. Oppenheimer's for full
line of all colors and styles of shirts
Selirsgrove, Pa.
Ex-Sheriff Alfred Specht of Bea-
vertown, was county seat visitor
Tuesday morning.
Z. W. Snyder, the insurance
agent of Selinsgrove, has placed a
phone in his Office.
Hon. f. NJ. Hummel of Selins-
grove was in Middleburgh between
trains Friday afternoon.
Rev. ID. E. McLain attended the
funeral of Rev. David A. Day at
Slinsgrovo Wednesday.
f. c. Graybill is erecting a large
sable on his lot on the French Flats
y be used as a livery stable.
Harry Gutelius is acting as ex-
press agent at Shamokin during the
fsh with the holiday business.
A full line of Neck Ties-some-
'.nlng nice for Christmas presents at
hOppenheimer's, Selinsgrove.
Mrs. Ira Ulsh, son, Alter, and
'aoy daughter of Millersburg are
visiting their relatives in Swineford.
!. II. Maurer, New Berlin, wants
lVo turkeys at 10 cents per pound
unhl order is filled. Call at once.
samuel HaAey had stroke of
s.Poplexy. He is a charge of Frank
!. u township. Later.-He has since
Inc Selinsgcove authorities have
urchased a stone crusher for which
= ey paid $4OO and their old fire
ngine.
= ihls is the last issue of the PosT
y 1897. We extend to our read
an unusually Merry Christmas
= : Happy, New Year.
We are authorized to state that
!Ger county will have a candidate
n 'ne republican nomination tor
leressman Of this district.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-23
Christmas Presents.

| desire to announce to the pub
lie that those who wish to buy Pi-
amos, Organs or Sewing Machines
for Christmas and New Year pres
ents can buy cheaper Of me now
than ever. Full line of samples on
hand. +. S. REGGIE,
tt. Middleburgh, Pa.