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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-09
sale OF state Tax Lands.
County Commissioners Of scho'

STATE on MICHIGAN, AUDITOR GENERAL S
DEPARTMENT, LANSING, APRIL, 4, 1898.
Notice * hereby given that certain
lands situated in the County 81 Iron
bid Of to The state Tor taxes OF 1891,
and previous years, and described IN
statements which will bc forwarded TO
the office 81 the treasurer of said county,
and may BE- seen III said office previous
Ia thce1y Of sale, will be sold at public
auction ~ the said treasurer at the
county seat. on the first Tuesday Of
MayneNt, at tie lime anil place desie.
mated FOR The annual tax sale, il not
previously redeemed or cancelled accord
NJ to law. Sill statements cpnta ~
full description o. ench parcel Of said
lands.
ROSCOE D. DIX.
Auditor. A ..,ut.p.,1
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-09

Chean Rates to the West and South
On April . and 10, the North Western
Line will sell Home Seekers excursion
iiokcta, with favorable time limits, to
numerous points IN the West aud South
at exceptionally low rates. For tickets
and iuIl Information apply to agents
Chicago & NoI th-Wcstcrn Railway.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-09
A REVOLUTION.

Not in Cuba but in the lighting
systems of the country brought
about by
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-09
Nothlng suoeeods Like suoeesa.

Nothing Succeeds Like Success.
To introduce the perfect policies
issued by the Massachusetts Mutual
iiic Insurance company more extensive
~ iu this state, We want u reliable, live
ngcni in conuirs where not represented,
60 whom most liberal terms win ~
given, Adrr~s G. W. Pickcll, State
Agent Chamber Commerce, Detroit
Michigan.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-09
For Sale

The large heating stove in the Mine.'e
and Lumbcrmen's store building. The
stove ~ made Of boiler plate and is
large enough TO take four foot stick OF
wood. Foe price and particular apply
Ia CASPER ABER.K,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-09
What to do.

There Is con,fori IA the know ledge 40
often expressed that Dr. MINERS
swamp itunt. the great kidney remedy
iuliilis every wish ln relieving pain ~ the
back, kidneys, liver, bladder and every
part al the urinary passages. lteorrccts
inability To hold urine and scalding pain
IN pn1sing IT,, or bad effects following use
of liquor, wine or beer, and o,ercomes
TINT unpleasant necessity al lelng COM
PEELED To get up many times during the
nipht to urinate. The mild and extra
ordinary effect OF SNamp-R ont * soon
realized. II stands the highest Tor its
wonderful cures 81 the most distress
Ine eases. II you need a uledirine YOU
should have the best Sob, by druggists,
price fifty cents nnd one dollar. You
nlny have u sample hottie AMI pamphlet
both sent Tree 10y mail, upon receipt
al three twu-cent stamps To cover post
age on the bottle. Mention TnE
DIAMOND DMLL and sind your address
70 Or. kilmer u 60, lilnglnmton, n. y.
The pr0prietors 81 this paper guarantee
the gcnulncness al this ulIer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-09

Paul n. Mlncklcr, j y Abbott, 81.
drew Yuunes aud william White, al AZ
CONN. VIZ. have securql IN option on
seven torliss IN section Us, ~ 80, on the
North branch d The Paint, near Irun
River village, and havo nlraady coumen-
ccd exploring for ironorc. Soycral years
ngo considerable exploring was done
on Section IL with COOL results Out
Groupings Of iron ore have been found
for distance Of four OF five miles, aud
Il is the opinion Of the gentlemen inter
cSted that they win be able to orcn np
n line body 81 ore. 1t Is said that the
outcropping follow the geological survey
Of years ago, and that there u no qncs-
ton but that that there j. "a laIgc body
81 ore IN that vicinity. Reporter.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-09
ACetyIene Gas.

Universally conceded 10 be tbh
best light yet invented.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-09
how TO FIND OUT.

Fill a bottle or common gIuss with
urine and lot IL stand twenty-ioir hours;
"A sediment or settling Indicates an un-
healthy condition az the kidneys. When
urine stains lineuit X evidence al kidney
trouble. Too frequent desire in sii mute
or pain iil the back, J. ai~o convincing
pro"s that the kidneys aud bLddcra are
out oi order.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-02-24
CLOAKS.

Ladies' Cloaks, Capes and Wraps
must be sold mt cost and below.
Don't miss the Bargains on Ladies'
and Children's Clouks and Capes.
They must be sold as we don't carry
any over Season.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-02-24
Snyder County Historical Society.

The Snyder County Historical
Society will beincorporatedby Judge
Mcclure next week. Application
for a charter to issue from the local
courts will be made by the solicitors
Jay Weiser and William X. Miller.
The General Corporation Act, OF
the State, of the 29th Of April 1874,
provides for such incorporationthere
being under that Act two classes OF
corporations, those for profit and
those not for profit. This proposed
organization being purely a local,
historical association will have no
other object than that Of promoting
and maintaining an interest in the
history of this and contiguous
counties so far as the history OF ad-
joining territory may relate to our
own. The profit derivative from
such an assembly will besimply the
pleasure and satisfaction which its
members may find in pursuing the
tangled mazes of history, whether of
a local, a personal, political, an
ecclesiastical or professional or
family character. There is m i'll
tercsting field in our county for or
iginal research in this respect and if
all gentlemen will join who have
acquiesced willingess TO do so,
the Society will prove a permanent
success.
1t is interesting to note that in
this and the Juniata Valley more
troops were sent to the front during
the crisis of 1861 than from any
other rural section in Pennsylvania.
There are many ancient local insti-
tutions hereabouts now fallen from
the memory of men the history Of
which may yet be rescued and per-
manently restored.
After the organization has been
fully perfected and oflicered we will
be able to give a more lengthy and
definite description Of the work it
proposes to undertake; and trust
also that many members may be en-
rolled from every township in the
county. n
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-02-24
The Maine Calamity.
county.

The news that the U. S. wal ship
Maine had been blown up in the
Havana harbor spread like wild fire
across this country and electrified
the American people like the news
of the firing on Fort Sumpter.
Just why the American war vessels
can go to all parts of the Globe and
not be harmed and yet when near
Havana harbor in sight of Spanish
possessions just after the publication
ofDe Lome's insulting letter and
his subsequent retirement from his
place at Washington, the Maine
should be blown almost to atoms is
not quite clear. Whatever is the
cause of the catastrophe, it is prob
able that the Spanish government
is not directly responsible for the
wreckage of our war vessel, but on
the other hand some hot-headed
Spaniard loafng about Havana has
planned and directed the destruction
of Uncle Sans Master of the deep.
Some very positive assurances
come from Havana that there are
mines under the harbor at that
place from which torpedos could be
set off at stations on shore SO as to
wreck any vessel at any point in the
harbor. About $50 lives were lost
in the demolition of this Giant.
They were the lives not only of
Americans, but of American sailors,
commissioned by the United States
government in whose employ they
were at that time. We can not
help but believe that investigation
will prove beyond doubt that the
destruction Of the Maine was not
accidental, but that the explosion
was the result Of a diabolical plotto
injure a King of the waters in Mod
ern Warfare and all because it re-
presented the stars and stripes. AT
any rate the thing should be
thoroughly investigated and the re-
sponsibility put where it belongs.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-02-24
Groceries,.

Arbuckles' and Lion Coffee, lie; 4
lbs. for 40c.
Winner Coffee, l3c ; 2 lbs. for 25c.
Loose Roasted Javo, 13c; 2 lbs. for
%.
Java and Mocho. 35c 8 lbs. for SOC.
Extra loose green coffee, 25c.
10 lbs. Soft A Sugar, SOC. 8 lbs Gran
ulated, 5Oc.
2 lbs. Light Brown, SOC.
Corn Starch, &c 3 lbs. for 12c.
New Rice, 8 very nice.
Best Y. 0. Molasses, lac. q at.
Syrup, i8c. q gal.
Light Syrup, 35c. q gal.
Chocolate, 18c.
Baking Soda, 4c. per lb.
Boxing Powder, &c. I lb.
Rasins, 7c.
Silver Prunes, 12c., extra nice.
Oatmeal, 10c., 3 packages 25c.
Crushed wheat, l5c., 2 packages 25c.
Coffee cakes, &c. q Id.
Ginger snaps, &c. ID.
Oyster crackers, sc. Q lb.
Knick- knocks, 10. Q lb.
Water crackers. &c. q lb.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-02-24
OLD COPIES WANTED.

In order to complete our files we
want the following named issues Of
the POsT:
July 8, Sept. l6, 1859; Oct. 6,
13, 1870; Jan. 26, 1871; Apr. II,
1878; Nov. 4, Dec. %, 1875; June
Is, 1876: Mar. 7 and July 25,
1878; May Is, 1879; Feb. II,
Mar. 10, 1881; Apr. %, 1883
Mar. q, June IL, Aug. 7 and Oct.
80, 1884; Sept. II, 1885; Jan. %,
May 6, Oct. %, Dec. 8, l6, %,
1886; Dec. 20, 1887.
Any Of our readers having copies
of the above issues will confer q
favor by letting us know. Such
copies in good condition will COM
mand a tair price. &Y If,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-02-24
Boots, Shoes and RubbGrS.

We have everything in Footware.-
A few of the fall and winter styles
are still here-All sizes. They will
be sold for about one half their val
ue. They are full 20 per cent. less
than las. year. Mems Gum Boots
only 1925; Ladies' Rubbers from
18c. to 45c. Our shoes must be re-
duced to make room for the incom-
ing spring stock. No is your time
to make Bargains in Shoes.
We will give a special dis
count of 10 per cent. on ev-
cry dollars worth Of Dry
Goods, Notions, Clothing,
Boots and Shoes, in fact on
everything but Groceries.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-02-24
The Middleburgh Fost.
Published every Thursday.
Geo. w. WagenseIIer,
Editor and Proprietor.
Subscription $3.50 per year,

which must be paid in advance when sent out
side the county,
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
AZ transient advertisements not otherwise
cont acted for VIII he charged at the rate OF 10
cents per line npare measure) for first inser-
ton and 10 cents per line for every subsequent
insertion.
se- Death notices published free obituary poertJ,
'rb',tes Of respect. dc, three cents a line.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-02-24
COURT HOUSE CHIPS.


Deeds catered tor Record.
Curtin Bowersox and wife to
jackson Bowersox, lot No. 5 in
Henry Smiths addition, Middleburg
for 5000.
Elizabeth, Jacob b., and David
b. Stauffer, executors of David M.
Staufier, to David U. Stahl 80 acres
and 50 perches of land in Union
township for $4,000.
Same to same, 10 acres ..nd 36
perches Tor 1906.
David w. Stahl and wife to j.
b. St&utfer, 50 acres and 81 perches
in Union township fer $1,000.
Same to same 10 acres and SO
perches in Union twp. for S3O5.
Sylvester Flanders, administrator
ofthe estate OF Daniel NJ. Brubaker,
to Anna II. Biubaker ten acrss in
Union twp. foc $50.
John f. Romig ana wife to VIM.
II. Sprenkle II acres in Washing
ton Twp. for 5000.
+. +. Hilbish and wife to Calvin
+. Mover 80 ceres in WASHINGTON
township for $4,000.
Samuel II. Hartman to Cora e.
Beaver 40 percies in Monroe twp.
for 500.
Geo. Fisher and wife Emma A.
Landenslager 2 acres in Monroe
township for one dollar.
+. b. Ulrich and wife to Jennie
Ulrich, house and lot in Sclinsgroye
for $50.
Jennie Nj. Ulrich to Annie M.
Ulrich property last named tor $50.
Jacob Musseimanand wife to Henry
Reed 153 perches in Penn twp. for
$500.
+. b. Ulrich and wife to Jas. p.
Ulrich one-ffth interest in several
tracts in Penn twp. $500.
Ellen n. Benfer to Henry Rec :,
4 acres in Penn township for 500.
II. F. Blessing and wife and
Daniel Sho!:y and wife to j. b.
Herrold, lot IL Port Treveton for
500.
Mary c. Kistner to Mrs. Carrie
X. Wagenselier, house and lot in
Selinsgrove for $500.
Philip Hilbish and wife to Will
lameina Tharp lot nSelinsgrove for
5000.
Letters Granted.
The last will and testament of
Sarah Ann Mitman, late of Penn
township, was probated Feb. Sth.
Violet Mitman is the executrix.
The last will and testament OF
Anetta Walhorn was pro5ated Feb.
Sth. Letters of administration cum
testamente annexo on said estate
were granted to Sarah Houser, of
Shamokin, Pa.
Letters of administration in the
estate of Charles A. Rathfon, decd,
to Lille G. Rathfon.
In estate of VIM. Fessler, deceased,
letters were granted to Elizabeth
and G. A. Fessler.
In the estate of Reuben Fessler,
letters were granted to Albert Fess-
Ter.
Marriage Licenses.
rs. H. Weidenman, Paxtonville,
| Gertrude B. Howell, "
81. M. Rauch, Beaver Springs,
| Carrie Williams, Bloomsbury.
I Hrrvey A. Long, Pfoutz Valley,
| Sonora Garman, Washington twp.
(J. w. Markley, Adamsburg,
| Nettie B. Sellers,
{ Henry A. Herman, Kratzerville,
| Effie M. Fries, Middlecreeh twp.
I Ammon Gearhart, Freeburg,
| Nora s. Artley, Kreamer.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-02-24

Inc thcorY tllat Sold Is appreciate
ing has just received a very black
eye by the discovery that the value
Of the gold mined in the world in
1897 exceeded the total value of
both gold and silver mined in the
world in 1887.
i /
1t is now estimated that the Feb
ruary receipts under the Dingley
law will reach S29,OOO,OOO, which
will be in marked contrast with the
February receipts duringthe opera
ions of the Wilson law. The follow
ing table shows the February re-
ccipts in each year since the beginn-
ing of the operation OF the McKin-
ley law, and covering all of the
years in which the Wilson law was
upon the statute books.
Treasury figures are assuming a
brighter and more satisfactory con-
dition. Receipts this month for thus
far have averaged over a million
dollars a day and prospects are that
next month will be even better. AS
the total expenditures ofthe Govern
ment average but a million dollars
a day, it will be seen that the new
law has already practically reached
the point promised by its farmers
IN income equal to the expenditures.
/ \ I'LL
Economy and prompt business
methods are the rule of action in the
National House of Representatives,
which is controlled by the Republi-
cans. Present indications are that
the appropriation bills of the pre-
sent Congress will be kept at the
very lowest possible figure, and that
the record for prompt action upon
them as we'll as other important
measures will be an unusually good
one. Ten of the appropriation bills
have already passed the House, and
it is expected the remainder will be
disposed Of very promptly.
How do Senator Seller and his
free-silver associates who have been
demanding that the bonds of the
United States shall be declared pay
able in silver justify their course in
the light ofthe fact that the Mexi-
can government, whose financial
methods they profess to SO muchad-
mire, is just arranging for new is
sue Of bonds payable in gold and
gold only? But a triAing inconsist-
ency of this kind cuts no 6gurewith
men who are merely advocating q
cause tor what they can get out oft
in the matter Of official preferment
or otherwise. ~
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-02-24
Everybody Says

That the Wines and Brandy Of the speer N. J..
Wine Co., Psssaic, N. j., arc leading oil others
n publ ic favor. Their Brsndies are pronounced
dy the most capable judges 70 be the very best
in the market, while their 6ne Old Port and I'm.
Grape Juice arc superior to oil others
FOR the sick room and Communion Tables.
For pure grape Brandy their Old Climax, win,
tage 1876. 10 admitted the best 70 be had. Vine.
yard and cellars at Passaic. NJ.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-02-24
Thursday, Feb. "a, 1898.
Editorial Paragraphs.

The theory that gold is sappreciat-
ing has just received Il very black
eye by the discovery that the value
Of the gold mined in the world in
1897 exceeded the total value of
both gold and silver mined in the
world in 1887.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-02-24
In Carpets, Rugs and Oil
cloths

We hove all the newest patterns and
choice colorings. The latest de-
signs are beautiful and at about o
quarter off from former prices.
Good Ingram Carpet, only 25c.
Good Homemade Carpet, 25c.
8,4 Floor Oilcloth, 5Oc. per I'd.
"a Table Oilcloth, 14c. per I'd.
b4Tsble Oilcloth, l2c. per I'd.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-02-24
Republican Standing Committee.

Adams, w. II. Herman, jeremiah BowersoN
Beaver, Jas. NJ. Kline Charles Specht
Beaver W, Geo. j. Specie. Chas A. Wagner
Centre. II. B. Wagner, X. B. Erdley
Chapman, VIM. ii. kerstetter, q. ;. Troutman
franklin, w. ID. Gift, ii. $. Renningcr
jackson, Geo. 4. Brouse, j. $. Yearick
Middlcburg, Al Clclan, n. A. Bewcs
Nddlecrcek 5. s. Yodcr, Theodore Row
Monro, A. K. Young, ID. r. Ritter
Penn, Frank Miller, Howard Row
Perry, J. y, Brosius DIR. NJ. Rothrock
Perry w. Gco Strawser, John Noll
Sclinsgrove y. =. Fisher. +. II Smith
Spring, =. +. Regel. Geo. S. Lepley
Union, o. q. Rice II. J. Stroh
Washington Henry Brown John Miller
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-02-24
DIED.

In jackson Twp, Snyder County,
February 9th, Mrs. Rebecca Hmm
mel, relict of Daniel Hummel, aged
"a years, 5 months and II days. ~
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-02-24
CLOTHING.

Mems Navy Blue Beaver Overcoats
only $3.50; Mems Heavy Storm
Overcoats only S4.00. Also Mems
and Boys Heavy suits, they must
go at and below cost.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-02-24

We have just finished taking our
Stock and find we will be needing
more room for New Spring Goods.
We prefer making Quick Step
prices to many of our winter goods
than carry them over till next sea-
son.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-22
A POPULIST AMENDMENT.

C ENATOR BUTLER a Populist bold of
 North Carolina, has introduced into the Sen AD ate resolution calling for amendment of article } of the constitution so as provide for the election of Federal Judges by the people, and to deprive Federal courts of jurisdiction con troversies between citizens of different States.
 The amendment proposes that the Supreme Court shall be composed of not less than nine more than thirteen Justices These as well as the Judges of the inferior courts, to hold office for eight years The Chief Justice is to be elected by the nation at large. Each Associate Justice is to be elected by the voters of the circuit over which he preside and each District Judge is be elected by the voters of his district
 The resolution will of course be taken up and considered long enough to permit MT. Butler to make a speech it, but 1t is not likely to live longer Nevertheless it will be interesting to hear what Mir Butler is going to say for it. The de- of the Populsts to make new heaven and a new earth naturally includes desire 10 make new constitution for the United States but it clear why they wish to begin with an alteration in the methods of choosing Judges for Federal courts.
 1t is true that in most of the States Judges are elected by the people and hold office for term of years and not for life. It is equally true that in many of the States this method of choosing Judges has worked well and given satisfaction. It cannot be Said however, that Tn any State has the standard of the courts been higher than that of the Federal judiciary, and surely even Populist can hardly advocate a change of this kind merely for the sake of change.
 The judiciary system established by the founders of the republic of the notable features of the constitution It has won the admiration of every intelligent critic of institutions It 1as stood the of time and been found of the strongest bulwarks of our Government. Under such cir cumstances the manifestation of desire to alter that system may be taken an evidence of a de- sire to alter everything in sight and revoutonize the nation.
 Senator Butler aims high. Most statesmen of his party content themselves with efforts to tinker with the tariff the currency, the railroads, or the relations of capital and labor. They have dealt se- verey with and general legislation but they have let the constitution alone. Their movements have therefore been inferior in scope that of the new leader from North Carolina and the country will wait with some curiosity to hear what the re- former has to say for his resolution. It belongs to him and he alone tell what 1t means and what he expects gain either for his party or the peo- pie by his project
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-22
THE POSTAL SERVICE.

ENAIOR HOAR rendered a service to the
 whole country by his resolution calling for an
 inquiry concerning the recent order of the Postmaster-General reducing the force of letter rers Tn several of the larger cities of the Union. AL though ostensiby issued in the interests of economy, the order tends to diminish the efficiency of the postal service, and will prove far from being economical in its results to the business of the country.
 1t IS conceded that reform in the direction of economy IS desirable in the management of post office affairs. Every year shows in the ob tained from the mails deficiency which has to be made up by taxation. The evil is one of long stand ing, has been fully discussed and is generally under stood This is the first time, however that any one in authority has proposed to remedy the defect by ducng the carrier force, and either imposing heavier work on the remaining carriers or else making the mall service Tn cities slower than at present
 It has been pointed out by Congressman Loud that the main cause of the deficit in the postal revenues is the abuses which practiced with regard to second class mail matter Advantage has been taken of the clause in the law providing low rates of postage for newspapers and other periodicals to ship through the mails tons of papers, documents advertising circulars and cheap aovels The Government loses heavily on every pound it carries of this kind of mail matter and while the letter rates pay good profit it is not suf olent to counterbalance the drain.
 AHOlC ID dlSO pOlnt III WHICH cSOHOHly might be practiced without weakening the service Evidence has been submitted time and again showing that the rates paid to the railroads for carrying the mails are much higher than they need be. This is particularly true with respect the carriage of first class mail matter and 1t is claimed that second class mail could be carried without loss if the paid by the Government to the railroads any thing like the basis of freight charges made by the roads to private parties
 The one good result likely to follow the order of the Postmaster General is the investigation that will result from the inquiry called for by Senator Hoar From the debate that took place the resolution it IS clear that many Senators eager to have the sub feet opened up and thoroughly considered Out of the investigation may expect to some wisely directed effort to put end the recurring de tciency in a service that ought to pay its way. In the meantime the first thing be done is to bring pressure to bear to have the order reducing the Der of letter carriers countermanded That order was not economy, but parsmony