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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-06-29
REMEDY FOR GAPES
II ID Always Elective and Can he
Applied without Danger 70 the
Youngest Birds.

There are several remedies for
gapes, but the difficulty IL that some
times the chicks must be handled. The
difficulty occurs mostly on farms upon
which fowls have been kept for years.
1t is caused by collection Of small.
threadlike worms in the windpipe Of
the chicken. To kill these worms and
not injure the chicken IL laborious.
Take glass tube with . small rubber
bulb (Which apothecaries sell for a
"medicine-dropper"), half fill IL with
camphorated oil. and inserting the tip
in the windpipe, discharge the oil. a
small oil can used for sewing machines
may serve in place of the medicine
dropper. Operate as follows; Place the
chicken back down between your knees
and hold It gently; open the bill and
draw the tongue. Seize the lower man
dible and tongue thus drawn out be-
tween the forefnger and thumbnsil of
the left hand. This will bring into view
the opening into the windpipe 1t the
base Of the tongue, into wkich gently
insert the tube and discharge the oil.
using about one drop Close the bill
and hold the head still for Q few Sec
onds. Then let the chicken 90, and Il
will cough. scattering some Of the oil
out, but enough remains TO destroy the
worms, and they will be coughed up
and swallowed. The gapes continue for
pa,pe time after the treatment, but the
remedy will be effectual in every case
II properly applied. and It may be read
ily repeated, II considered worth while,
as often as necessary. After little
practice 1t is very easily applied and A.
ways succeeds. A breadcrumb upon
which is one or two drops Of mixture
Of camphorated oil and oil OF turpen-
tine forced down the throat 10 some-
times effectual, but It docs not always
reach the windpipe. Pulling out the
worms with the strip Of q feather IL
painful to tho chick.-Farm and Fire
side.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-06-29
HINTS FOR KODAKERS.

The cheapest camera Is often cxpen.
sive.
Don't try to force conditions. Wait
till the sun shines II sunshine is needed
Don't be satisfied with poor results
Take good pictures or learn the reason
why.
Don't apologize for defects in your
pictures. Produce some TINT are oil
right
Don't 60 scurrying from one kind Of
plate, paper, developer, toner or fixer
without giving any Of them a good
chance to prove their good or bad quail
ties First try them thoroughly and In
tslNgently. Hold fast 70 ths eood. 49,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-06-29
The Value Of Warmth.

Both adults and chicks love warmth.
The hens will select the sunny spots.
specially II protected against the
1nds on damp or cold days. while
ven on the warmest days Of July the
hicks will nestle under the hen. Should
heavy shower suddenly come up. and
be chicks appear dead, place them near
stove, or IN an oven of moderate heat,
nd notice how quickly the apparently
ead chicks will come to life again.
eat is the great life-giving element.
sould disease Of any kind appear al
iays provide . dry and warm place.
aere IL no remedy for roup that equals
ninth, not that warmth viii cure Il,
warmth invieorates the fowl and
sbles Il 70 Withstand the ordeal
aesican Gardening.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-06-29
A Cure for Nervous Headaches.

For eight years suffered from cOstipaton and
severe headache, the headache usually lasting
three days nt time. Headache powders relev'
cd me temporarily. but left too bad an effect
Since began taking Celery King have greatly
improved In health. seldom Or never have head
acne, have gained In flesh, and feel decidedly
well -MRs. f. S. HATCH, Temple, n. II. Celery
King for the Nerves. Liver and Kidneys Is sold
In soc. and CSC. packages by W. II. Herman
Troxeville; Mlddeswarth & Ulsh. Mcclure; II
4. Ebright. Allne.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-06-29
The Same ThiuR,

Leon-I want to get private mes
sage to Benidick about our stag racket
tomorrow night. I'll just drop him a
letter marking it personal and Pri.
vate."
Perkins-Why don't you address II to
Mrs. Benidlck and be done with it?-
N. Y. Evening Journal
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-06-29

AGENTS WANTED FOR THE LIFE AND
Achievements OF Admiral Dewey" the W orld's
greatest naval hero. Dy Murat Halstead. the
lifelong friend and admirer OF the nations idol
biggest and best book; over 500 pages, sxl0
inches; nearly 100 pages half.tone illustrations.
Only $50. Enormous demand. Big commits
sions. Outfit free. Chance OF lifetime. Write
quick. The Dominion Company, 3rd floor Cax.
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Figs aAd Thistles.
Love only can buy love- b

Truth is moral dynamite.
The Bible Is for our transformation
all other books for information.
God may be worshiped at tho bench
a. truly as at the altar.
The interest Of the world in Christ
r. apt to be that Of Herod or Of Judas.
So great Il the least man, that moth
Ing less than God will ever satisfy him.
Men may be born With fortunes ready
made, but character they have 70
aehjsva.-Ram's Horn.
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SuccessfCl,

Hiram-IIow's your boy Zeke gi,tir
along down in Moo York?
Silas-Wal, hain't heard from him
in long time, but | guess he's gone
into the noospaper business, coz rea,!
in the paper that he wuz correspondent
in q big lawsuit down there.-Towu
TOpics.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-06-29
sITTING-HEN COOLER.
A Device That Has worked Like q
Charm wherever Il Has Been
Given q TRIAL

When the good will" Of q sitting hen
is not wanted. she most generally be-
comes o nuisance. Hence the reason
why sitting hens receive 10 much abuse
at the hands Of their owners when at
tempts are made to 'break mp" the sit
ting. fever. II rightly handled, the
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-06-29

AGENTS WANTED FOR THE LIFE AND
Achievements OF Admiral Dewey" the worlds
greatest naval hero. BY Murnt iIalstead, the
lifelong friend and admirer Of the nations
idol biggest and best book; over 800 pages.
sxl0 inches; nearly l,O pages halftone illustra-
tons. Only $l5O Enormous demand. Big
commissions. Outfit free. Chance OF % lifetime.
Write quick. The Dominion Company, 3rd
floor Caxton Bldg, Chicago. S2S lot.
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TEMPERANCE APPLICATION.

TEAfEHANCE AFFIRMATION.
Strong drink Ia one Of the most pow
erful and most visible Of temptations;
but temptation appeals to every bodily
appetite and every wrong feeling Of the
mind. "What shall rule? What shall
be king and sit on the throne Of my
hearth" Shall passion and appetite con.
troll my nature, subdue my conscience
guide my life and decide my future3 o.
shall conscience, and reason, and love
to God and man control my body, and
govern my whole lower naturef What
rules the soul decides its quality and
its destiny. The only woy TO be safe
against the temptation to strong drink
IL to subdue all the bodily appetites, and
make God our king and His love our
life. NA"
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A SUMMER SAIL

in ladies' shoes IS a pleasant
voyage afoot. For the pleas
ure it gives, there's no sail
like our sale. Crowds are
enjoying it, and securing the
prettiest, coolest and best fit
ting Summer shoes now man
ufactured, at prices which
buyers find it a pleasure to
pay. Fol house Or street
wear, pleasure or everyday
practical purposes, walking,
riding, or driving, we supply
the ideal shoes demanded by
fashion and the dictates of
individual taste. Ladies',
whoever claims your hands,
bv all means surrender your
feet to these shoes.
G. q. GIBSON, SulbQlY
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A DMINlSTRATORs' NOTICE Let.

n ters OF Administration IN the
estate OF Samuel B. Walter late OF Franklin twp
Snyder county, Pa. decd. having been granted
to the undersigned, oil persons knowing them
selves indebted TO said estate are requested "a
make Immediate payment, while those having
claims will present them duly authe enticated Il
the undersigned.
MARY NJ. WALTER.
HENRY H. WALTER.
GEORGEW. WALTER
Jacob Gilbert. Atty. Adm'rs.
June l3, 1899.
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!, pMINlSTRAToR'S NOTICE. Let

tt-rs d Administration int h =
.s,nt' ui Sopniu h'nk Ia" ~ Franklin tsp
~uNi~r r"u.t:. Pa. hcc',i. .avinp "een granite.
'c IA" un,' rs'yn-i, AZ prrs"n. knowing iheI.
selves indebted {" ,aid estate are requested tu
'rnk' immediate payment, while these ha' inu
c;1im' -iIl !'rrs.n, them duly authenticated I.
n unn"isi2' -'I.
Il. 4. HOFFMAN. Adm n'.' ra,or.
May "a. 1879. Paxionvil.e, Pu.
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LEGAL ADVERTISING.

A DMINISTRArRIA NOTICE. Let
"A t-rs OF Administration in the rs.,
ate oi Sarnn B'wersov. late Of Middieburg.
Sny'irr O.. -. d,Ti., having been grant.
al Ia 'hr undersigned. all persons knowing
Ilcins-,vs un,Nrd 10 sI,id estate are reuursic ed
t. make immediate payment. while thosc having
rliins wili present them duly authenticated IL
the Undersigned.
MRS. IDA V. MOYFR.
S-ll-6l. Adninis'rutflS.
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Nearly FiftV-Eiqlt Years Old !

It's n long life. hut devotion to
the true interests and prosperity Of
the American People hos won for it
new frie, ds as the Years rolled by
and the original members of its fam
lily passed to their reward, and these
admirers are loyol and steadfast to
day, with faith in It's teachings, and
confidence in the Information whlcE
it brings to their homes and fire.
sides.
As natural consequence it en-
ioys in it's old sge all the vitality and
vigor of its youth, strengthened and
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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-06-29
MEDICAL WORK
FOR MEN,EREE

SEND NO MONEY. Ny new revi.ed scientiha
work treating on every weakness and disease Pc
cuiiaf 70 men 10 Just from the press. Every man.
no matter what his occupation or position IN hia
will ind this work unlike anything ever puolished
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The Lamar register., 1899-01-04
a sa.soo.ooo SERMON.

When the Rev. Frank W. GunsauIus,
d. D., now president of the Armour In
stituie OF Technology was pastor of
Plymouth church he moved an Chicago
with his oratory. A young giant phys
leally, with an unequaled power OF
poetic expression. he threw himself
into the affairs Of the Lake City ana
accomplished a world of good. In the
six years OF mis- service at Plymouth
church he raised something over
ss.0e0.0oo for institutions which he
chose to aid as found He began n
series of Sunday night addresses at
Central Music Hall. In State street.
where the capacity Of the great place
was tested and thousands were turned
away long before the hour for tae ad-
dress was nj had, and he founded a
home for young boys OF the street .han
which there Is no more fiour.shlug in
stitntion in the West today. The most
Interesting thing to be related Of him
Is that he preached rousing sermon
one Sunday at Plymouth In which he
set forth. In his finest manner. the
things that ought to Be done for the
young boys and girls OF our generation.
When be waS through a member OF his
congregation. Philip d. Armour. the
great pork packer. came forward and
taking him BY the hand. said:
-Do you believe in those ideas you
Just now expressed9-
Il certainly do. said DR.. Gunsaulus.
And you'd carry them out If you
bad the meAnsT- {,
Most assuredly."
well. then, said Mr.. Armour. 'lt
you viii give me Ave years OF your
time ! will give you the money"
The resul, was that Armour Institute
was founded. with Dr Gunsaulus as It's
president. where this year 100 young
men and women viii be taught the
most Important Industrial branehes.
The Lamar register., 1899-01-04
[Advertisementl
GREENBACKS
or Government Money.

At close Of our Civil War in 1865,
there appeared in the London Times
the following:
Ii that mischievous financial pol
icy which had its origin in the North
American Republic during the late
Civil War in tha. country, should be-
come indurated down to a fixture,
then thar government viii furnish its
money without cost. 1t will have all
the money that is necessary to carry
on It's trade and commerce. /, will
become prosperous beyond precedent
IN the history Of civilized nations of
the world. The brain and wealth Of
all countries viii go to North America.
THAT GOVERNMENT MUST BE
DESTROYED OR IT WILL DE-
STRoY EVERY MONARCHY ON
THIS GLOBE"
The famous Hazard circular, to
capitalists in New York, and the Buell.
Bank circular to United States Bank
ers, both emanating from London, and
the fabulous corruption fund raised in
England and Germany, estimated at
81, 500, 600, were the agents that Sc
cured the closing Of our mints against
silver.
The "walk into my parlor" policy
Of England, during and since the
Spanish War, is the latest evidence
OF English Diplomacy in shaping the
destiny of the United States Govern
ment.
Notwithstanding the famine price
Of wheat, the Spanish War, and iabu-
lous expenditures of money by our
government during the past year, gold
mas increased in value eleven per cent.
and al other values decreased in the
same proportion.
For thorough understanding of
the money question, or silver issue;
the Cincinnati Enquirer has uniformly
given evidence of its ability TO teach.
explain and produce all facts and
truth. Ii is paper that ought and
can be read by ali classes with pleas
ure and profit.
The Lamar register., 1899-01-04

zesl but he declined snphaticAlly to
s7sr7t the offer
soan after this the stone was applied
ig Jks wound on calii's arm caused
By a 30E bite In very short time the
zCgnd healed eleanly.
"Dy Fry again offered $500 for the
stone, and that amount was again re
faSsd Or. Fry raised the ofYeF and
finally purchased the maidstone for
JI,s55. Business rererscs compelled
d. FTy 70 place the stone ON the mar
ket shortly after he hseama possessea
q IL, By that time the stone bad be-
uue welI and favorably known all
over Vernon county. II hAd been ap-
Piled IN several cases of dog bite and
always sith success The residents OF
the county did not want the stone 10
get out Of their reach Accordingly,
EEsn DR.. Fry announced that II was
for sale a mass meeting was held and
the citizens OF Vernon county formed
company aud subscribed 1000. the
price which DR.. Fry was willing TO ac-
ovpi Tor 1t. The method Of treatment
Is 20 apply the stone 10 the wound
'aAANA Dg TIE utAs- 4 &c hkuAe " III
generally adhere to the t}csh and cling
there Tor some minutes The theory IS
that it ahsorbs the poison, Our stone
will cure cattle and hogs OF snake bites
also, In 1890 Mrs. Paul. living in
Cedar county, Missouri. near Eldorado
Springs. had two children. COW and
hog bitten by mad d0s. Our stone
was cent for and applied with the re-
illt that neither the children nor
either OF the animals was seriously at-
iscted. In 1894 man named ], f. Will
son, who lived in Nebraska. travelled
from his home to have the stone ap-
Piled to a dog bite. He was in a
serious mental condition when he ar
rived. The stone qnieted him imme-
diateiy and the wound healed
promptly.
These are only exceptional cases out
Of the dozens In which the stone has
.ured. 1t is so highly priced that
$4,000 could not buy it from the pres
ent owners. The articles Of agreement
uate explicitly that the stone shall
never leave Vernon county. The coun-
ty makes no charges for the use of the
stone except in rare cases.
The Lamar register., 1899-01-04

ia weight, l. y maa-
The stone "a the prop
"a syndicate. in which their arc
ssarsholdcrs. pr. sIillers interest
4 500 oar madstone came 70
nos county twenty years ago. sad
miller. a Russian physician Sho
t1s, cone from bis own country
Bsh, r. lie also had papers con
tzlnE a history % the stone as far
4 a. The year i5ts- The stone Was
"a By lts original owner In the body
az elk. Il came down through the
sslaa physIeisns family from gsa-
ta,.ou 10 generation. and II Was the
b. hiEsiy prtssd OF ali the heir
,cz,s Llke many another Russian
= pAys,ian los, his wealth through
s.IesI intrigue. hnd with the exccp-
sa Of the maidstone ne bad nothing OF
Ace In the world DR.. J. H. Fyy cx-
zIsst the s;oa. and rs history In
y records which the Russian carried
ERE uFrc hundssds of testimonials TO
= virtues et the stone nr Fry Of
ed SEQ Tor Il, The Russ.aa was in
The Lamar register., 1899-01-04
DESERT LAND FI>;AL PROOF NOTICE
FOR PUBLICATION.
L. 5. LANp OFFICE, LAMAR. CoLo.
nRrRfro tsaF q I9Qg

L. 5. LAND OFFICE, LAMAR. CoLo.
December o 1saS.
NOTICE i hereby given that Lewis c. Harris,
~ of Holly, Colorado. has fled notice of in
teution to make proof on his desert land claim
No, los, for the lots and and SIS SEL of
See. 2, Twp. p s., Of RING q W. 9Th p. NJ in
Colorado. before the Register or Receiver at
Lamar. Colorado, on Thursday, the 18th day OF
January, 1899.
the complete irrigation and reclamation OF said
land; n, Thompson, Frederick Montgomery, j.
G. Wnmpler and la, Wilcox, all Of Holly. Colo.
dii-jis WA. MERRILL, Register.
The Lamar register., 1899-01-04
srocKnoLpERs, MEETING.

rHE regular annual meeting of the stockhold
ers Of First NatioHal Bank of Lamar, Colo
RADIO. will be ncld at the banking room on Tues
day, January 10. 1889, at O'Clock D. m, for the
purpose of clecting Board of Directors for the
ensuing year and the transaction Of such other
business as may properly come before it.
w. c. GOULD, Cashier.
The Lamar register., 1899-01-04
An o,a scratch soldier.

The oldest soldier in Scotland, Mr..
Quintin Chalmers. Rlalrhall. RumbIing
Bridge. died on the goth ult. He
Joined the 42nd in 1881. and retired
after 81 years service with the good
snUduct medal.
The Lamar register., 1899-01-04
See Our Clubbing Rates
DR.. Fenner's S
Kidney & Backache
CURE.

An agreeable combination OF the
most efficient known remedial agents
for the cure Kidney, Blad-
der, Urinary and Uterine dis
eases.
A desire to make too frequent or
scanty urine. Bed wetting by child
ren, lame back, dropsy. Brights dis
case, female weaknesses are cured
by this great medicine.
This IS no new discovery but has
been used in private practice for
more than thirty (3o) years by one
of Americas most successful physi-
clans.
In order to extend TO a wider use
fulness a medicine that has produced
such benihccnt results in limited
sphere, we find it necessary to ad 5.
vertise. Experience teaches that
merit alone is not sufficient to bring
to the people knowledge of the Won
derful curative powers of this extra
ordinary preparation.
The strongest proof of our faith
in these goods is our statement: 'if
not satisfied after using one bottle
your money will be refunded by
I. II. MYERS.
The Lamar register., 1899-01-04
|Es OF A MAIDSTONE
|.oE POWER TAKEN FROM
A RUSSIAN ELK.
l, "a the Bite of Reptile or
.s Rlb,d aaimal it nstuseis
,sl.sa As wauid a Lseeh of
,.Isr siss-
fspoclaI Lot,erl

EN thousand dot
lars could aot par-
chase a biz of a
stone not larger
than a hens sEE
which Dr. H. l.
Miller OF Missouri
owns Il IS only a
biz OF uotiicd
Erayish substance.
rough on the sur-
face, porous ann
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-06

lbut failed) TO take the Tabernacle
million dollar golden girl east and
sent TO the Great French capital next
year. II viii be remembered that Maud
Adams the famous Utah actress was
chosen as model but Edwards de-
nounced liigbec ms faklr and sue
cceded In keeping him out OF the deal,
According to the Denver Post IN soon
rs Governor Thomas can ind a salaried
fob for Edwards, the nnti-Foldcn girl
member Of the commission, he VIII be
asked TO vacate the place he now holds.
At a conference OF the other members
of the board with the governor this
week the conclusion was reached that
II ever the body was to accomplish any
thing In the way OF preparing an eN-
hlblt for the Paris show, II must work
without MIR. Edwards, who by opposing
the golden girl fake made himself per-
sonnlly disllked by the other members,
on this account the governor. II II
stated, has decided 10 ask for Ed
wards resignation. at the same time
Offering him public position with a
salary attached 60 II, There II no sal
AIRY on the Paris board for him.
II Is learned from the same source
that the deposed commissioner will be
rendered tho place OF night captain at
the penltentiary. which has been va
cant since CAPTAIN Gibbons was re-
moved by Warden Hoyt following the
j. X. Strntton escape some time ago
This place II considered "a good swap. us
there In little to do. and 500 In the price
Nhe State pays for doing II.
Edwards friends In Denver claim
that he has too good n thing where he
" and that he VIII refuse TO resign. and
viii decline the captainshlp at the
pen" or any other place the governor
may offer him unless II IN something
very lucrative,
Just now the commissioner Is at
Cripple Creek working In the interests
of United States Commissioner General
Peck towards the carrying out OF the
one mllllon-dollar pyramid Idea, adj
vnnced by Peck on his visit TO Denver
last summer. ~ last accounts Ed
wards was meeting with much success
In the way OF collecting gold for the
proposition. He ls operating az the Col
orado Paris board, though his salary
and expenses are being paid by the
government commissioner.
When II was announced some time
ago that Edwards was making progress
on peck's scheme, the other members
of the board became Jealous and deter
mined that he should not be allowed
to get ahead OF them II II was possible
10 prevent II. Commissioner Raney,