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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-02-24
SKELETON REGIMENTS
Twice ~ Many Postnastcrs m knlist-
ed Soldiers In the unitea States.

Twice ~ Many Postnastcrs m esnltst-
ed Soldier. In the united states.
The United States army is not very
large. powerful or imposing organiza-
ton in comparison with any of the arm
les maintained by the leading powers
of Europe. 1t is curious fact that
there are in the service OF this govern
ment more than twice as many post
masters, for example, rs there are en-
listed soldiers. In other words. the
United States has not an army large
enough to permit of policy of plac-
ing one soldier at every pos, Office in the
United States in time OF some sudden
emergency. and even il the strength Of
the army were doubled its force would
still be insufficient for such pur-
pose.
This condition Of affairs is not pleas
ing TO military men generally, and
army officers have many times consid-
cred the advisability of the adoption of
some system by which the strength of
the army in some sudden emergency
could be increased. The prize essay of
the military service institution for this
year, for example, deals with the ques-
,ion Of establishing system which in
time Of need would be utilized in rails
ing q volunteer army for almost imme-
date service. The essay Is at last in
teresting, although naturally 1t is
written from the point Of view Of an
army officer.
According TO this essay. the best sys.
TEN to provide for any sudden emer-
gency of war would be one which had
been mapped out in advance, and for
the proper working Of which some
preparation had previously been made
The essay proposes In effect that the
regiments Of the volunteer army shall
be raised on a system which allows one
regiment to each congressional district
and one also to each territory. exclu
sive OF Alaska. Such n system would
call for a force OF about AS, 900 men
or 361 regiments. each regiment hav.
ing 1000 men.
OF these 36l regiments the greater
part would naturally be infantry. II
is proposed. for example, that
225 regiments Of infantry, CT
of heavy artillery. 80 OF light
artillery and 4 Of cavalry would repre-
sent u fair apportionment. The officers
Of these regiments would be commits
stoned under federal law, the colonel OF
each regiment being q regular, with O
rank not above that Of major Of the
active list Of the army, and his service
requirements being restricted to not
more than one month in each year. by
some such system as this, it is claimed
that. when war should break out. al
least the officers Of the different regi
ments would be men of some expert
ence in military affairs The PROPOSE
ton is somewhat original, but 1t Is not
likely to be adopted in This country sc
long as the present system Of the ma.
tional guard Is in existence.-Bostou
Advertiser.
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AMERICAN VS.. FOREIGN ENGINES

EnGlish Journals Refusal to believe
In American Records of speed.
The Engineer OF London does not, we
are sure, intend to pose as humorous
journal; but, nevertheless. IL is some
times quite amusing. particularly when
trying to demonstrate to it's own satis-
faction, and to make its readers be-
leve. that things regularly done here in
America are, as u matter OF fact. "im-
possible, don't you know"
In it's issue OF September 10 is pub
lished the official record of the fast
run between Philadelphia and Atlantic
City. n. j.. for the month Of July last,
this record showing the time, from start
to stop, to average 4S minutes for the
45h miles-the figures varying slightly
on different days. The table was fur
nished by the Baldwin locomotive
works, and showed the performance
of the train In detail for every day OF
the month, while accompanying IL was
profile Of the road. showing the grades
traversed.
One would imagine such information
from such a sorce to be entitled to ac-
ceptance In a respectful manner and, In
fact. for the time being, the figures were
allowed to go unchallenged. and In ito
Issue Of October 22 the Engineer even
published a letter from f.. X. Clark,
Of Leeds. testifying that he made the
trip on the locomotive Of the train on
day when the distance was covered
in AZ minutes. In its issue Of November
10. however, the paper returns to the
subject in leading editorial. and, re-
ferring to the official record before pub
lished, II says: Beyond all question.
that official record Is quite fallaciom.
1t is not true either in substance or in
fact. IT is q record of.mechsnical I'M
possibilities. Nevertheless. Wa think
we have actually got the scientific truth
In Clement Stretton's letter. which will
be found in another page"
Reference to Mr.. Stretton's letter,
shows that II relates 20 . run made in
1893, when the time made was ssN min
utes. There 10 not . scintilla Of evi-
dencc against the record Of 1907. but
because Of the slower time in 1903. the
record for the last season "is not true
either in substance or In fact"
Now the question 10: Does the En-
gineer really believe that because GER
tain rate Of speed was not attained in
1898, therefore II cannot be In 1907, and
that anyone who claims Il can bs Il
mendacious, or does II deliberately In
tend 10 resort 70 mere pettifogging
methods to deceive IL readesS9 We
must confess that We 50 NO other a.
tentative. ia'''"'"
Nevertheless. Tie Engineer 70 forced
to admit from Mr.. 6tre<tous figures OF
the run = msds four yssss ago tAaN
American locomotivss do make fAatsr
time than English oass.-Amsrican Ma
chfnisk en AZ ers- e.rr
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Court Proclamation.

WHEREAS the Hon. Harold M. Mct'lurr
w President Judge OF tn . Judicial District,
composed Of the counties Of Snyder, ann
Union and jeremiah Grouse and z. T. Gem l.
berling. Esqs., Associate Judges In and tor Sny
der county, have Issued their precept, bearing
date the 18th day OF Jan. A. D- 1888, to me
directed for the holding ofsn Orphans Court, "
courS Of Oonmon Pleas, court Of Oyer and Ter.
miner and General Court Of fQuarter Sessions ol
The Psaos, at Middlsburgh, Tor the county ni
saydsr. on the Sth Monday, (bsinK tbs 2sth
day Of Feb, isss.). and to continue one woeL
Notice 10 therefore hereby given 70 the t'oron
o., Justices Of the Peace and Oonstables AMI
toithe county q snyder, 70 sppssr ~ thsi
tiols. sxsnisesioas and other fsmsmb r.nce.
their behalf paftstn 70 bs done and witn-s
ssA pes.sss ptssssaelng in bsh.if of the Don
auiVsd 8 b then Snd thsrs attending anl "
psStine without leAvs 81 their peril. Ja.tic.,
~ te@asses1 70 b punetual IN their atte"dane-
81 the appoistsd time assssably. 70 notice
0tvee Sadse ~ hasa a.a s.slst the shnrit' =
once IN niddist urgh, The 18th dsy ~ Jan.
A.D :. sAs tAousand eight hundred a6d sins;y
.i0hS. p. 8. RITTk1. sheriff.
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Beware Of 0intments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,

~ mercury will surely destroy the sense Of
snel and completely dcrange the whole system
when entering II through the mucous surfaces.
such articles should never be used expect on
prescriptions from reputable physicians rs the
damags they will do IL ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by +. j. Clenney a Co..
Toledo, o., contains no mercury, and iu taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood aud
mucous surfaces OF the system. In buying
halls Cn,arrh Cure be sure you get the genuine
II il taken internally, and made In Toledo
Ohio, by +. j. Chenney n Co. Testimonials
free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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Jury List

List OF Grand Jurors drawn for the Court OF
Oyer and Terminer and General Jail delivery
and CourtOf Quarter Sessions Of the Peace of
Snyder County, Pa, held ~ February Teru
commencing February 18th. 1898.
GRAND JURORS.
Name Occupation. Residenc'.
Aigle John W.. carpenter, Beaver
Binganan, Fred, gentleman, Centre
Billhardt Paul, musician, Middlcbury
Gordon, John r., farmer, West Perry
Graybill Irwin, laborer, Franklin
Glass Henry II lime burner, Washington
lIouscr, James NJ laborer, Union
Hendricks, Chas. g., hardware Selinss rove
Hartman Newton. laborer, Monroe
Hornberger, g. G farmer, West Perry
Livingston, Geo. = carpenter, Selinsgro,-
Meser, David miller, Chapnun
Miller, Levi, laborer, Jnckson
Mnttern, David A., merchant Adams
McC'enlan, VIM. H. fa,incr, Sprin.
Mnrkley. Jonathan, farmer, Perry
Srimeling, John, laborer. Penn
SnooK, Joseph, farmer, West Beaver
Schambach, Harvey, farmer, franklin
Woomer, Ammon, farther, West Perry
Wit Daniel, laborer, Washington
Wagner, Harvey. laborer, West Beaver
Wilmer. David g., farmer, Union
Wolgemuth, A. b., merchant, Selinsgrovs
PETIT JURORS.
Adams, John, laborer, Penn
Bolig, Fred, carpenter, Centre
Barge, $. d.. farmer, Perry
Bnchman, l.. C., teacher, Franklin
Brousc, Noah, farmer, jackson
Charles Henry f., sawyer. Union
Dunklcbcrger, Lank. saddlcr, Washington
Dreese, Reuben, gentleman. Spring
Dinius, A, H., farmer. Mddlccreck
Dcrk, Henry, merchant, jackson
Duck, II. j., printer, sellnsgrove
Eisenhard, Gabriel, farmer, Chapman
Fcttcr, Franklin, farmer, Jackson
Gearhart, John A., farmer, Spring
lioltzapplc, +. H., teacher, Washington
llummel j. T., laborcr, Middlecreek
llerrold, VIM. s.. laborer, Unon
Hummel, Jerry, farmer, Monroe
licrrold, John H. laborcr, Chapman
Hendricks, Henry, farmer.
Houtz, John, cigarmaker, Washington
klosc uriah. farmer, Fraukln
klose. Vim. j., saddlcr, Spring
Keller, Vim, NJ, confectioner, Beaver
Meyer N. H., nborcr. Selinsgrovc
Martin, Thomas laborer. Ccatrc
Mancvall Daniel, farmer, West Perry
Meyer, Harvey, farmer, JACKSON
Napp. W, W., merchant, Genre
Newman, J ohn Sr., farmer, Chapman
Oppcnheimer. solomon, merchant, Sclinsg,o cove
Pontius, Henry, teacher, Washn !toh
Rearich, X. H. farmer, Fra kiln
Roush, Nathan, laborer, lniom
Rcichenbnch, Daniel. farmer, Ferry
Rcigle, Irwin laborer, lnion
Staley, John H. farmer, Selinssrove
Sprggle, &. s., farmer, West err!
Stahl, Peter Jr., laborer, Union
Smith, Daniel, thrasher, Monroe
Spangler, j. b., lnborer. spr.n,
Schoch, Geo, D., farmer, Monroe
Shook, William. laborcr. Selnsgrov"
Shannon, John. plnsterer, frankie
Walter, George, son OF Jacob Walter,
farmer, Frankli
Wolf, George H., laborer. iuion
Winter, Isaac clerk, Beaver
Ziegler, James. farmer. Middlecrrck
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tombincd Cdpit0i Secures
Large ProftsH
Tie Greatest Good to the
Greatest Number >!

Your limited means, when joined with 9th
ers, viii secure for you all the advantages a
urge amount of capital commands when in.
vested under our cooperative plan
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New Music Liberal Offer.

To introduce our new monthly pub
lication. AMERICAN POPULAR Music.
wsmake the following liberal offer:
Send US the names Of three or more
performers on the piano or organ.
and fifteen cents in money or post
age, and we will mail you sixteen,
pages of the latest popular songs.
two steps, etc, full sheet music al
ronged for piano or organ, and AN.
ERlcAN POPULAR Music for three
months.
Address POPULAR Music Co.,
Indianapolis. Ind.
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Caution Notice.

oAu hNunfc for my Perforated Stamping
lQuy hSGlll0 atterns and Stamped Linen
u. OTT, Pcrrysvillc, y. l-E-lm.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-02-24
so Years improvements
In Farming"
Published by the NEw.YoRK TRIBUNE.
SECOND EDITIoN.

OEC0ND EDITION.
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A general review OF the advances
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Special articles by the best agri
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they have made their life study.
Illustrations of old fashioned i'm
p!ements.
A vast amount of practical infor-
nation.
A valuable aid to farmers who de-
sire to stimulate and profit.
Extremely interesting aud instruc-
tive.
ONLY Is CENTS A COPY, by mail.
Send your order to
THE POST,
kiddleburE, Pa.
Daily camera., 1898-07-20

At E o'clock this morning W. W.
Volt reported to Sheriff Thompson tina,
two horses had been stolen from his barr
last night. The sheriff was just prepar
ing to overhaul the culprits when he re-
ceived word from Mr.. Wolf that the
horses had returned to the barn with the
saddles, ETC., intact. The thieves hac
either allowed the animals TO return OF
else they had themselves broke ava,
and wandered home.
Daily camera., 1898-07-20
Conference at Lafayette.

President Boyce of the State Fedora
ton Of Labor and a delegation of coal
mine operators went to Louisville this
morning for the purpose of ending, if
possible, the great coal miners strike.
There was reached at conference in
Denver yesterday an agreement which it
is hoped the miners will ratify. A mass
meeting of all the miners of Louisville,
Marshall and Lafayette is being held at
Louisville this afternoon. The meeting
was called for 10 m. but owing to a
misunderstanding the Marshall contin.
gent did not show up till afternoon.
Mr.. Boyce stated through the telephone
this afternoon that he was not able 10
give the terms agreed upon, for in all
probability there would be several
changes made before final ratification
He has great hopes, however, that the
fight will be over tonight.
Daily camera., 1898-07-20
New Officers for C. & N.

At the annual meeting of directors oi
the Colorado & Northwestern, yesterday
afternoon, it was decided that another
trip be made to Eldora and thorough
inspection given the camp before the
contracts for constructing the proposed
Eldora branch are awarded. The di.
rectors determined upon making the trip
today and if it is decided 10 build the
branch, it is probable that the contracts
will be let before the end of the week
The election of officers for the coming
year resulted as follows:
President-Hon. w. c. Culbertson
Girard, Pa.
Vice President-Col. Chas. w. Macke,
New York.
General Manager-J. T. Blair, Boul
der.
Treasurer-Thomas R. Mann, Boulder
Secretary-C. B. Culbertson, Girard
Pennsylvania.
Directors-Hon. w. c. Culbertson
Girard, Pa; Col. S. B. Dick, Meadville
Pa; Col. {. w. Mackey, New York; ]
T. Blair, Boulder; Thomas R. Mann
Boulder.
Daily camera., 1898-07-20

The members of the First Baptis,
church of this city will hold reception
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cas-.
aday, corner of 5th and Pine, on Friday
evening of this week at s o'clock, for al
Baptist people in the city, both those at
tending the Chautauqua and those visit
ing in the city, and any who have come
to Boulder to live recently or in the past
with whom the church has not become
acquainted. A cordial invitation is ex
tended to every Baptist in the city. The
members of the church and congregation
are requested to be present by 8 O'Clock
sharp,
Daily camera., 1898-07-20

A party comprising Messrs. Culbert'
son, Blair, Dick and other prominent c.
& N. officials made trip to Eldora to.
day to inspect that camp and the route
of the proposed extension of the rail
road to that point. 1t is understood in
an indefinite way that there is some
doubt regarding the building of the road
at present. but today's trip may decide
in Eldora's favor.
Daily camera., 1898-07-20
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kline of Denve-
who were up to spend the day with w
P. Fisher, have returned home.

Eben Fine, yesterday evening. re-
turned from Estes Park, where he
spent couple OF weeks. Eben relates
some rare fish stories, which, were it not
for the afidavits that Justice Ingram
conveniently took with him for just such
use. would be doubted by some incredu
lous people. Ingram. who went with
him, will remain for week longer.
Daily camera., 1898-07-20

John Teagarden has returned from
Wall Street, where he went to visit the
Wood Mountain tunnel. He reports the
property in very promising shape and at
present shipping regularly to the Gull
bertson mill.
Daily camera., 1898-07-20

Mrs. Davis Cox of Temple, Tex, is now
visiting the Chautauqua and Boulder for
material for her syndicate letters to
number of Texas papers for which she
corresponds.
Daily camera., 1898-07-20

Mrs. ]. B. Hiskey started this morning
for Chicago where she will spend some
days and then return to Des Moines, Iowa
to visit with relatives. Mr.. Hiskey ac-
companied her as far as Denver.
Daily camera., 1898-07-20

George Stidger was in Boulder this
morning on a return trip from Eldora
where he went to make settlement with
H. A. Decker, the hardware man who
assigned there last week.
Daily camera., 1898-07-20

1t is announced by the board of county
commissioners with great caution and
due allowance for an unforeseen accident
that that great public work. the stone
walk through the court house square is
about to be completed.
Daily camera., 1898-07-20

Mrs. Burrows and her daughter
Frances. left yesterday tor Lincoln,
Nebraska, being called there by the
death of Mrs. Burrows son. Mr.. Bur.
rows had intended to come to Boulder
this summer for vacation.
Daily camera., 1898-07-20

Mrs. ]. c. Hankins left today for Chi.
cago for visit with relatives. She was
accompanied as far as Denver by Mr..
Hankins
Daily camera., 1898-07-20

The police court case against N. H
Mccall was discharged yesterday for
want of evidence. Mccall was tried on
a charge preferred by H. H. Phillips for
maintaining public nuisance. The case
was the outcome of neighborhood
quarrel,
Daily camera., 1898-07-20

Mrs. George T. Williams (nee Minnie
Farnsworth) came over from Denver last
evening, spent the night with Miss Zepa
Whiteley and continued on this morning
to Crismap, where she will visit her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Farnsworth.
Daily camera., 1898-07-20
G. b N. w. Tickets

Tickets on sale at Union depot, Boul-
der, for all points on Colorado & North.
western railway. Also to Eldora and
Ward via Sunset and stage.
T. E. GILLER, Agent.
Daily camera., 1898-07-20

WANTED-To hire buggy and har.
ness to use, mostly around town, for one
month. Good care. Any damage made
good. M. D. HoRNBECK,
I1c6 Pine street,
Daily camera., 1898-07-20
Last Chance TO Hear Perkins.

This evening will be the last chance
Boulder peot lie will have to hear Eli
Perkins. The announcement that he
would speak tomorrow is a mistake.
Daily camera., 1898-07-20
Eyes Tested Free

BY I. P. House of Denver for blurring
sight and headache. At R. M. Crosby S
jewelry store next Friday and Saturday,
July 22 and %. He makes regular trips
Daily camera., 1898-07-20

A party of dozen Denver friends of
Col. c. w. Mackey, the vice president
of the c. & N, came over this morning
and, with the colonel as host, enjoyed a
trip to Ward over the scenic Whiplash
route
Daily camera., 1898-07-20

DR.. H. w. Callahan has started on his
state trip in behalf Of the state prepara-
tory school.
Daily camera., 1898-07-20
Rebate Stamps
...GIVEN BY THE.
Following Merchants.

CHAS, c. .GIESICK-Parlor Drug Store
HISKEY & McNAUGHTON Groceries
THE PEOPLES STORE-Dry Goods
FRANK HISKEY-Boots and Shoes
P. c. JOHNSON-Bakery
E.V. BEDFORD. Meats and Provisions
MEYER BRO'S-Clothing, Hats, etc
EDWARD MONROE-Wall Papers
HAFFNER & MISUNDERSTANDING
D. G. CLARK Photographs
BOULDER BICYCLE CO-Bicycles
D L. .FINCH-House Furnishing Goods
Daily camera., 1898-07-20
LOCAL ,NEWS.
Screen doors at Woollett. Browns.

June Severance was down from Sunset
on a days business trip.
Daily camera., 1898-07-20
Screen doors At woolls,t-Brovn's.

DR.. Lynn. at drug store, Cheney Bl'k
ID I'm
Daily camera., 1898-07-20

Try our Traylor's veterinary condi.
ton powders for your sick horses. Only
soc per box. c. E. CoULEHAN.
Daily camera., 1898-07-20

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. IS cents.
Daily camera., 1898-07-20

The new cottage of A. L. Durham il
University Place, is ready for roofing.
Daily camera., 1898-07-20

VIM. Stubble6eld and Mr.. and Mrs. ]
Lartz, of West Plain, Mo. are visiting
with T. M. Hyder and family.
Daily camera., 1898-07-20

The University Book and Drug store
carries complete line Of artists ma.
tefials.
Daily camera., 1898-07-20
Company D, Attention.

All members of Company u are here.
by ordered to report for drill Wednes.
day, July 20, at 8 p, m. sharp. BY order
GRANT SAFFJy
Daily camera., 1898-07-20

1S-3t Captain Com mandlng.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-06-03

pin amt so bad. but lying tongue is a
darn site worser.
Charlie Gran, OF Hainesvllle, is the best
all.around mechanic know Of. He can
build a wagon, house or barn, fix up
your farm machiney, and he can even
drive a we'll Dot lawsuit by Hainesville
was good one Bill Schaffer with his
lawler, Hank Elicit, sued Abe Van Au-
ken for $1,000. Dan VanAuken, Abes
lawier said Bill owed Abe s235 20 So
dey had a inry which was; Geo Cole,
Dennis Aher, Bill Williams, Walter Kyle,
John Stephens Everritt Crone, John
jaeger Dan GARNER Geo. Swortout, Ed
Shay. Urban Aber and Bill Shay. Squire
Fuller was in the chair, aud Constable
Wilson Gum by the door Both LAWYERS
did FIRST rate good, and the jury wich was
out four hours said Abe must pay Bill
s2460 We had mectin in the Reformed
Church Sunday morning The new min
lister, Mr.. Faber. 6ot here sooner than ex-
pected. Loren Cole has commenced to
build a new house In place of the one de
stroyed by fire a couple of months ago
doand he does 1t well too Cornplautin is
putty well under way now so the crows
can have a job John y. Van AulSen has
some potatoes over foot high De ground
hogs is gettin killed by the score witch is
tough on the chucls and also on the COM
mittee when dey come to pay the bounty
Mise Edna Merrill had a birthday party
at her home last Saturday. All her school
mates was invited and they had first rate
good time I am sorry to see any body
travelin round in the mud an rain aud its
worse wen 1t is young ladies. Dem fellers
In Pike County alnt no manners else dey
bring the girls home. De graves of de
soldiers who lie buried in de grave yard
here was decorated as usual Monday by
the boys of Col John Nyce Post of Milford;
the numbero of the llvin old soldiers is grad
ually on the decline while the number of
graves increases. Putty soon it'll get dry
enough to work and wei have TO get off
the Montague Nail Keg.>
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-06-03
DELAWARE.

The heavy hail storm which passed over
this section on Wednesday afternoon Of
last week did great damage to fruit and
grain. Some pieces of grain almost totally
destroyed.
Owing to the ineessant rains there has
been but little corn planted.
The hay crop promises to be a large one
this year
A large number of cat fish have been
taken from Minks famous pond this
spring
An unusual acreage of potatoes are be-
ing planted IN this section.
The buildings on the estate Of the late
Geo. Nyce are undergoing repairs Messrs.
Jos. and Wallace Bensley are doing the
work
The condition Of Alpheus Bensley who
has for some time been confined to his bed
with pneumonia and badly cut foot is
slowly improving. DR. Smith isthe attend
ing physician.
Nearly every family shows their patriot
ism by having the stars and stripes hang
ing in some conspicuous place
Miss Edna Bensley, Of Flat Brook, Nj
spent sunday with her parents