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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-01-13

To make The Ladies' Home Journal TOR 1893
the bsss ef all ths ysars; the most cheerful snd
helpful magazine tha . woman can possibly
In Ass home" b the purpose Of its editors ~
disclosed by prospectus outlining few Of the
protested fsassres for the coming year. While
the Journal will be moro useful and practical
than ever before, u 10 made apparent that its
lite sry features will be strengthened, and that
piesosslly IL will BE- more attractive aud artistic
than ever.
notable fcssu e. THE Inner Experiences OF
. Cabinet Members u ife," . series of letters
from the wife OF u Cabinet member to her sister,
WILL u is said, reveal sonie startling and graphic
pen-picturea OF Washington social aud ofiicia,
Iife They are W realistic thas the letters will
lie published snony mously aud are likely to ~.
tract National attention. The biographies OF
President Mckinley. Mrs Cleveland, aArk
Twain, Thomas A. Edison, and .oseph Jcn.r-
>on will be pres nted in u novel way by u ser
les of anecdotes. giving the vital characteristics
OF each kev John " atson. u. u. e. Ian Mac
iarcn"), will con ribute u series Of o. ,icles OH
msttc's close To the interest VI every man aud
woman; Edward w, Rok will have u spsc,a.
page for young men, IN addition TO his usual
EDITORIAL discussions; Lillian bell will continue
her bright, crisp letters from European capitals;
rs, Burton arrison wi describe society NJ
the beginning Of she century, ana cx.Prcsidcnt
Harrison Is to write on The Flag In the Home"
Two fiction Issues, in al over thirt. short
stories, are promised curing the year. Tho
stories will be by mark Twain, + Marion Craw-
lord, Hamilton Garland, Mary L. " iikins, Jui,s
aagrud' Z, Clara "orris. Ars A. ID. +, hitney
and other woil-known autnois.
Tue musical announcement for next year IN
cludc Sousa's newest composition, The Lady
of the white House, dedicated by special per
mission To Mrs. .ackinley; sacred songs aud
hymns by Fanny Crosby, the blind hymn.writ
er; Ira ID. sanky, and others quite - promin-
snt In their respective fields.
Inside OF hundred homes" will be continu.
cd and supplemented by other articles upon tit
ing, furnishing and bcautifying the home; ana
In addition TO the Journals "Modcrste.I Oh,
House." churches, schools, farm buildings, etc,
will bc glvon-with detailed plans and spccihca.
tions.
Mrs, &. T. Rorsr, IL is announced, will con.
tinue to write exclusively for the Journal. In
addition " her ooking Lessons" she wall
write Of foods. their value and their healthful
nssa Special articles for children young and
middle grown-on neod.ework, fashions, home
entertainments, church work, ese., are al. pro-
missed. Thi&is but passing glance st the ls9s
Ladies' Home Jonrnsi, which 10 aimed TO meet
the literary and practical needa OF every msmb.
or Of the Household. by The Curtis Publish
ing Conpsny. rhilsdeiphis. Ten cents per
copy; ono dollar per year.
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SECOND FLOOR PLAN,

hay capacity Of the barn. A commodi-
Gus milk room Is located in the north
east corner. where the separator stands.
Milk Is run through the separator SIM
ply to clean and aerate 1t, after which
1t Is bottled for market.
The silo walls are made OF studding
2x12 inches and covered on the inside
with three thicknesses OF h-inch
boards, with layer Of building paper
between the courses. The outside Is
covered with sheathing, merely to cre-
ate air spaces between the studding.
which insures perfect ventilation. Aft
er being filled the contents Of the silo
are merely wet down on top with 40
or SO pals of water every other day
until Ave or six applications have been
made. The total cost Of this barn and
milk house was about $4,000.
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No Pity for Pirates 4. China.

They mako short work Of pirates In
China. In July last vessel In charge
Of Chung Kwd, the son Of wealthy
merchant ct Singapore, whils on it.
way to Canton was ssissd and run
aground by pirates and looted Of its
full cargo Of silks and money. Tho
Canton authorities immediatsly sent
q gunboat down the river and the pi-
rates, 20 In number. were captured.
They were taken in triumph 70 San
Ling. near Canton, end were -ccn-
demAed by military tribunal and ~
headed In the cousss q . Nv heugs.
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FLORIDA
Pcrsonally-Conducted Tour viu
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad.

With its matchless climate, its orange II oves
its rivers and lakes, its boating and bathing. its
fishing and hunting, and its primeval forests,
Florida presents unrivaled attractions for the
vaietudi marian, the lover of nature the sports-
man. and the explorer.
The first Jacksonville tour OF the season viA
the Pennsylvania railroad, allowing two weeks
In Florida, leaves New York by special train
Tuesday, january 25. Excursion tickets, includ-
ing railroad transportation, Pull man accommo
dati0ns Tone berth). and meals en- route in both
directions while travelling on the special train.
will be sold Mt the following Rates: New York,
$50 10; Philadelphia. $500; Canadsigus, k52.s5
Erie. $5i.ss; WilkesBarre. $50. IS; fittsburR
$500; and ut proportionate rates from other
points.
For tickets, itineraries, and full Information
apply to ticket agents; Tourist Agent, 1886
broadway, New York; or address Geo. W.
lloyd, Assistant General Passenger Agent.
Broad Street Station, philadelphia l-l32t
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Grading Up the Flocks.

Two often the farmer starts from
the standpoint Of the fancier. A farm
er who has n flock Of common stock
that pays fairly well. kills them OF
and replaces with fancy stock. pure
bred fowls, giving them no extra care,
will find they prove failure. Scrub
stock will endure privation better than
stock that has been bred for the show
room. What the farmer wants Is not
pure-bred poultry but pure-bred males
to cross on common stock. He Is after
best returns, not beauty. The best
market In the future for pure-bred
stock will be for pure-bred males to
cross on common stock. The breeder,
who could appreciate the situation
could sell all he could raise. The male
Is half the flock. BY using pure
bred cocks and the best and most
thrifty of the common hens. the nocks
may be graded up and the grades have
the special qualities Of the males an.
cestry and the hardness Of scrub fe.
males. But the mixed males should
not be used for breeding. Always
breed the grade hens back to pure
bred males. In getting stock for cross
Ing 1t phys to give good prices for
good birds. The choice Of individuals
is rs important as the choice Of breeds.
Secure the best out Of large flock II
possible. ble.-Agriculturist.
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daughter of ours but seemed to closer
knit the bond between US. Still my time
now, Of course, was baby's, and when
several times through the winter Will
did not come home until baby and I had
been long asleep, I tried to still the anx-
ious feeling at my heart by remember
ing that this was 90, and that he. q man,
needed change. But after I had un-
dressed baby and laid her away In her
little crib, the hours would pass slowly
and wearily until could not sleep II I
tried, and the first harsh words had
heard from VIII were uttered when he
found me, wide-eyed and pale weiting
and watching for the sound Of his
horses hoofs or his welcome step In the
hall.
I saw less Of Mayne Perrin in these
times, but, though VIII never said 30.
knew these evenings were spent with
him. When the first suspicion Of how
they were spent came to me knew not:
but it grew and grew until certainty
took its place. Will had grown silent,
anxious, abstracted. htful and moody.
Even bsDy failed to rouse him, and ]
watched him with sinking heart, long
Ing TO speak, yet hardly daring. Alas!
II was for him to break the silence.
One day put into his hands 5000,
ny little all, asking him to deposit It
tor me. II had been sent me the day
before on theselling Of some bonds from
which he had determined to withdraw
t.
"It is baby's nest egg" I said, with a
smile. III her father prospers hope Il
may bs her dover. n not. we have II
Tor . rainy day"
"All right, little wife," he answered.
4 win bs back early tonight. Don't
put baby to sleep until come"
How bright and CHEEKY looked the
little psrlor - the hour drew near when
I expected him. Even baby seemed 70
know her blue ribbons had been put on
for an especial purpose. But bsby's
bedtime had long passed, and baby's
eyelids were fast closing. spite Of her
anxious endeavors to keep 'ths ssnd-
man" away. and still hs came not. AZ
|isst I knew the latter, sndeevos fruit
~ apd % sadly untii9 Z ne beds ~
49, asA LA sway ~ Mtsis 60
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- NV " R
nentf
One year sftee. one year older and
wiser. my nfss happineo came 70 ne IN
he love which Aooded my path with
sunshine. For The IRA G<ime, trembling
With NE Weight Of my own Joy. re-
membereA the suffering ! bad caused
suother, remembered with . new sbil.
ity 10 Huess ct it measurement, remem-
bered Il with regret But bad wished
II, could not have put that regret into
words. had never seen Mayne Perrin
since that day. He had disappeared. NO
one know whittier. ~
HE said I would be cory, and an"
I thought once. amid the preparations
for my wedding. n wish ! had said one
kind word. and after the thought heet-
ing ~ the sorrow. came foryetfulness.
We had been married two years-two
happy, happy yeas-and VIII and I
wsre lovers yet. We had pretty farm
a Few miles outside the village. where I
was Joyous as bird and busy as bee
from morning until night. One after
noon in May win came in ON his return
from town, saying, even as he kissed
me: IL have brought an old friend Of
yours, Mamie, home with me. He is
very anxious to see you"
An old friend! Neither Will nor l
were backward In hospitality, and I
quickly followed him into the parlor.
Did q cloud darken the sunshine. did the
air suddenly grow chill, or did merely o
presentiment of evil greet me on it's
threshold, a. with hand outstretched
and a smile Of welcome, Mayne Perrin
came forward to receive my greeting. l
tried TO make 1t cordial, but I fear
failed. Even my husband seemed en-
barraased. The stranger was the first
to put us at our ease.
II was scarcely surprised to hear OF
your wedding. Mrs. Brayton." he said.
II trust II Il not too late to offer my con-
grstula tons"
The evening passed pleasantly and
quickly, and I could SEQ that VIII was
sorry when our guest rose to leave.
From that day Mayus Perrin was our
constant visitor. Once when we were
alone he even touched lightly on the
past. with . laugh at his own hurt. 1t
would have seemed bitter mockery to
tell him OF that after regret Of mine. %
I said nothing; but spite Of nl. could
mot feel At my eass. Perhaps II wus that
once or twice I caught his glance hxed
on me, when he did not mean I should
detect II, with light Of mocking NAL
Ice In his eye, but I was not well this
summer. and was opt to have foolish
fsncies. Then, too, VIII had grown %
fond Of him that he would only have
laughed or rsproved me- for iadulgins
IN such folly. ~ tts eb4
80 the summer wore away, the harvest
ives gathered, and the lsaves shed tAsis
requium Of ooloe over che land. but In
ny heart Il was spfingttme, new With
hope and promise, NJ In my mother
arms lay the little helpless messenger
Of Gods goodneas and lore. All my
pride. all my happinssa WIN shared,
and II seemed - though thk wee
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ILYHE PIRRla'S THREAT. I;
u Seln Deegllln.
tVou win b ssrry for THAI"

q
hVOU viii b ssrzy foe THAI"
Itossed my hssd With curling
lip IN defiance 70 *hess words, - Nayns
PERRIN uttered them, Ais eye AashanS.
hi tall form drawn to its full height.
1T IL very much what I expected, that
you should condescend to threats, Mr..
Perrin" I said, "but . condition Of
things, nevertheless, not hksly to imme-
diately bring about the desired denou-
ment." 90
I was but IS, and spoke with the
impetuous fearlessness which belongs
only to youth. An, had some kind hnnd
but for ono moment drawn aside the veil
Of futmtty, might have tried even then
tosoften their effect. Only little while
ago Mayne Perrin and had been
friends, on the borderland Of lovers, q
borderland his foot had crossed as mine
had retreated. Rumors had reached me
in regard to him--rumor which had
asked him concerning. and which he
had not denied.
What II l do play cards for money!"
he had answered me. II neither lie nor
cheat, nor owe any man anything. l
won't make any the worse husband for
1t. Mamie. If can gain the prettiest girl
In the village for my WIFE,"
IF you mean me. Msyne Perrin" l
answered, IL would rather see myself
lying in my coffin than q gamblers wife.
A man who will gamble will do anything
else"
"You have made mo love you" he said,
slowly, his face whitening, with your
coquettish ways could not understand.
Did you do II for this end?"
II never did it," Indignantly ex-
claimed. II liked you-ye, loved you
never; but had given you all my
heart l would still have courage to
stretch my hand into the fire and snatch
II from the flames, though It was q
Norched and stricken thing forever"
Then, even were not gambler, as
you term me. your answer would be the
same?" I wondered at his calmness.
though little dreamed the effort 1t had
.ost him and all that lay beneath.
"The sume," I said. curtly.
"And dare you judge another?" The
words burst forth with seething, kissing
,corn. "You dare say you have not
taught me to love you by the arts Of
which only . woman y master? For
Iour future and for mine you are re-
sponsible. but-you will be sorry for
,his!"
Then It was he uttered the threat, and
when by my answer had but torn still
wider apart the bleeding wound, he
turned once more, while stood ON the
steps Of the porch, to repeaA the words.
his face livid with passion. and then
strode down the path. .A II.
IAN idle threat ! thought 70 myself.
"As though my happdness would ever
lie within Mayhs PesTin's sraap."
ssuld have laughed cloud II my secur.
ity and my torgstfulne0 Of the truth
that in some degree lay hidden In his
words. the truth that when the young.
handsome stranger came to our village
I had accepted wikh emile and . blush
tbs attentions he had showered upon
me. attentions which In my girhsh a.
.spfAnce end vanity wsss Sf NO little
worth that when The mans heart Icy.
Afi ny lfeetsr coiild tFagS)S lqlhlS ~
s6s7 VI v1AAoul ~ 4 49, er stt{A,
<&aSaAA = Si8. ~ t8s(k iiwBiS-
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0VoB ~ ooontzys - 81 6oWas
- oyesy vnlaeH 81 elay. - esun.
xVo tEaveAed ~. y 1gonnsrs gu1DA
oonhg oupeEioe UoroAaA1lDA
Over ~ oeuntzys nsar anA fass
- oooeA aD1GDokef ond palaoo ear
A. sesse. ratnse thsa ~ - yeit
rve canght . r,oe ea : locel fre1DAt
WsulA sing . rhyms 70 ths ~ esbeoss.
Tea knew. kind ssaaw. ~ Nv e fAts
Ths local plug = always late.
Lang rve waited. IN half-lit room
OF country statioa's dizzy gIoo0.
The silent rails With listening ear.
With no such words - . mother would
10 ft me to die or teach M to ltvs.''
swear words. maybe. have let loose.
waiting. at night for the old cabooss. =
Stretched, at last, on the oiiclosh seat,
The shoes removed from my aching feet.
While many lanterns their vigil kept
There. exhausted. I've soundly slept.
Slept. to dream that took ride
Over NiAgara's foaming tide.
Over the cataract. sans Q groan,
Hitting my head on big nat stone.
Then awoke. and my teeth were loose:
Twas only jerk OF the old caboose.
Weary, again. close the eye.
Dreaming Of Klondik3s mountains high:
Plains piled full Of ice and snow.
Mercury seventy-dvs below:
Kerosene held BY firs to thaw.
whisky served with . cross-cut saw:
Shivering. chilled with the bitter cold.
Crawling down In my ulsters fold.
Ali The stove IL . poor excuse.
The fire y out In the old caboose.
A brakeman comes and builds firs.
When thawed once again retire.
TO dream of hades. yawning red.
A pit with coal and brimstons fed.
The heat becomes more torrid now.
Tho sweat-drops roll from on my brow.
In midst Of torturss after dsakh
I roll about and gasp for breath
TIL Morpheus lets my senses loose.
Lo-the blushing stove Of the old caboose.
I've shivered with cold or I've roasted
with heat,
A thousand times been jerked from my
seat
I've sworn never again would ride.
ghads Of @. washingtoni There lied!
Ms 3erked my toothpick down my throat.
It's jerked the buttons eli on my coat.
I've been tAumpsd and pounded In every
part
I'm bold my breath to sss Il start.
% facts beat sentiment. Whats the use
II talk abeut leving that old cAboossf
FAY Il y folly. or call me- veal.
Whsn the bumpsrs baAG ana the axles
OQueak.
D love III love Il. The ragged Dsues
Cart tear my oeul frSm tie ID cAboooo.
Thsrs srs chunks Of essl In the murky cir,
The paDengsrs SrsAn an1 the brakemen
swear: tst4-
On . aide track leog fer hours wslis.
Whi1e later trains 80 whissinG By.
And then. when the engine gets In its work,
A-down the train comes that awful jerk.
-JeeeDh Bert omilsy. - Chicago later
Oecn. .i..Il.. ~ .L.---
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BASEMENT OR FIRST FLOOR PLAN.

BASEMENT OR FIRST FLOOR PLAN.
inch drop siding. On the first floor Is
a row Of double stalls facing a Oft al
ley. The cutters back OF the stalls are
20 inches wide and Ave inches deep on
the south side Of the barn. reaching a
depth Of Z inches by the time they get
round to the north end. SO as to fur
nish drainage. A liquid manure cis-
tern Is situated just outside OF the
barn.
The main entrance to the nrst floor
Is on the south side. where a wide.
open space extends clear through to the
silo. A chute extends from tho sllo
down through the floor to tho stalls
below. through which the feed Is
thrown. On the second door there Is
room for hay. farm machinery. grain.
horse stalls. etc. Sca6olding Just above
the second story adds greatly to the
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-01-13

Mr.. Charles Dudley Warmers views and OBJ
servations Of "The Picturesque in American
Life and Nature" as uttered In n very pleasant
talk with Clifton johnson, form the subject OF
specially interesting article in the january
Magazine Number OF The outlook. Mr.. John
.on. whose skin ~ an artistic photographer 10
now known to IN ost readers Of books and mo
xasines illustrates this article with several pic.
lures Of Mr.. Warner st his home, and with other
photographs taken for shis special purpose.
rho article Is essentially readable, and has
much OF Mr., Warmers Characteristic humor
$50 year. The Outlook Company, 10 Astor
Place, New York;
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A s.,issaossry Rsasa Barn.

SNsse0Soby 8oooo ooro.
Round barns are becomming quite
common in some parts OF the country.
T.-e. seems to bs an economy OF space
In circular structure and the fact that
1t is possible to have . silo In the CEN
ter. away from the eject OF the changes
Of temperature. 10 Q great advantage.
particularly in dairy districts where
the greater number Of these round
barns are found. The plan Of one 10
given In the illustrations. The frame
Of the utter wall Of the first story
is made Of 2xl2 inch studdins
three feet apart. Above the sec
ond floor. these studdings are only 2x6
inches. The whole is covered with E.
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Winter Protection for working Hor.

wiatsr Protection for working HorssA
1t is undeniable that horses at work
on cold, clustering Winter days suffer
severely from the chilling temperature.
especially where they are compelled to
pause every little while after severe
effort. A shoulder blanket can be
made from the forward part Of q
worn-out stable blanket or from old
carpeting. Cut the material 30 that It
Hts around the neck and strap It across
the front. This viii protect the vital
organs, and win In no way interfere
with the harness. IT 10 ID the interest
OF humanity and nay also save Q val.
liable horse from sickness.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-01-13

He.r0. bsc for fIfsy Csnta
Ousrsntsed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
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TOC CURE A COLD IN ONEDAY
Take Laxative Quinine Tablets. All Drug
rists refund the money II II fails to cur. &c.
l0-ll7m.
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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17
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BELMONT.


Trustee, VIM Farley treasurer. Arthur Knowles
clerk, Theo steele; Justices of the peace, Jehn
Farley, H L Northup; copstables, Peter GFoner'
VIM Thompson. ,,,r
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17
His Life Was Saved.

Mr.. j. E. Lilly, prominent citizen
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My lungs became hardened. / was so
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Nothing helped me. l expected soon
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bottle gave great relief. 1 continued
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l can't say too much in its praise"
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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17

O L HAlett; justices, W Cozad, Lsrue smith.
OonStables, G Apkins, VIM N Graham.
R0ad nVaraaar diatpick No 4 nj n r,--.-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-11-17
LOGAN.

Trustee, Nicholas Noel; treasurer, T @ Albright;
clerk, W 8 Lappin; justices, n r Lincoln, Ii 8
Brown; coAstables, Jno Shurtz, o HILL
Road oVSrseer, district no. /, Tim Lynch,
a. UU,n nSt..
:. 3,AJ Kilt,
AIN Wilson.