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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-04-26
Try Grain.O! Try Grnin.O.

Ask your grocer today to show yon
a package OF GRAlNO, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee
The children may drink it without
injury as we'll as the adult. All who
try it, like it. GRAIN-O has that
rich seal brown of Mocha or Java,
hutit is made from pure grains, and
the most delicate stomach receives il
without distress, One-fourth of the
price of coffee. 15c. and CSC. per pack.
age. Sold by all grocers.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-04-26

The United States Government is
buying its krupp armor, made inthe
United States, cheaper than any
other country in the world. But
of course the Democrats are dissatis-
fled
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-04-26

Oregon Republicans are for ex-
pansion, the Nicaragua Canal, the
open door in China, and, very natur-
ally, for the gold standard as the
basis on which oriental countries
should pay for their goods.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-04-26
REPUBLICAN TICKET.

Congrcss-IION. THAD. NJ. MAHoN.
SENAToR-HoN. BENZ. *. FoCHT.
Assembly-lIoN. \. NJ. SMITH.
Prothonotary-GEo. NJ. SHINDEL.
Register Il Rccordcr-JNO. II. WILLIS
District Attorney-M. |. POTTER.
Jury Commissioning. +. SHAMRACH
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-04-26

When the Supreme Court decides
that the recent Porto Rican legisla-
ton is constitutional, Mr.. Bryan will
have another reason for demanding
the suppression of that body.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-04-26

The activity of the tree trade
enemies of the shipping bill, who are
spurred on to oppose it by the for
eign shipping interests, increases as
the chances of its early passage grow
more and more favorable.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-04-26
GRANDMA
HAD
CONSUMPTION

and I am afraid I have in
herited it. I do not feel
well ; I have a cough F.; my
lungs are sore; am losing
flesh. What shall I do2
Your doctor says take care Of
yourself and take plain cod liver
oil, but you can't take it. Only
the strong, healthy person can
take it, and they can't take 1t
long. It Is so rich 1t upsets the
stomach. But you can take
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-04-26
MARRIED..

Apr. q, by Rev. G. d. Drucken-
miller, Howard A. Walter of Krea-
mer TO Rosa A. Bickel OF Freeburg.
April Is, by Rev. II. M. Trout
man James q. knOuse and Lydia
Boyer, both of Susquehanna twp.
Juninata Co. Pa.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-04-26

One of the most noticeable things
in all the Republican State platforms
this year is the hearty demand for
the passage of the shipping bill,
which has been favorably reported to
each branch of Congress.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-04-26

An excess of $5O,0OO,O0Oa month
in exports over imports is a pretty
good favorable trade balance to carry
on our national ledger.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-04-26

Porto Rico is not very large, but
the politicians in the Democratic
party are hoping it is big enough to
serve as a grave for free silver.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-04-26

The next measure to be taken up
Reconsideration in the Senate is the
Frye shipping bill. Its passage by
a large majority seems assured when-
ever a vote can be reached.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-04-26
Thursday, April 26, 1900.

Republican gains have been not
able, both in Kansas and Nebraska.
This is encouraging.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-04-26

While wage-carners are on strike
and receive no pay the salary OF the
labor leader and agltator continues.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-04-26
To Cure . Cold In One Day

Take LAXATIVE BRexo QurSIxE TABIErs. All
druggists refund the money II it fails TO cure
z EW.GnovE's sjg nature on everybox. &c. 1855
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-09
CONVINCING ARGUMENT.
Some Points which the Opponents of
Road Improvement Would DO
Well TO Consider.

The country roads Of the United
States are probably in worse condi-
ton than in any other thoroughly civ
ilized country. This is not due alto
gether to neglect or lack of material,
but is due somewhat TO the undeveloped
condition of the country in general.
The cost of primary transportation, to
the railroads, in rural districts is often
greater than the remaining transpor-
tation of hundreds of miles. In many
cases the expense of primary transpor-
tation precludes the possibility of grow
ing perishable crops. But that is only
one phase of the subject. II is agreed
that mans social instincts must be fa-
vored and cultivated if he is TO keep up
with the advancement of the times.
Bad roads interfere most seriously with
society, education and religion, and for
this reason if for none other, II will
pay the people of a county, in hard
cash, 10 repair the roads, or build new
ones. Among other Improvements that
follow fast upon the improvements of
country roads is the rural free mail de-
livery. This. with the increased faA
cilities for travelling and transporta-
ton, and the heightened value of lands,
will certainly repay all trouble and ex-
pense in road-building. The process Of
centralizing the country school would
be greatly accelerated by good roads.
Bad roads are the great obstacle, for
as roads are now, hauling the children
TO the township center is impossible In
many places. The two-good roads and
centralized schools - are reciprocal.
The one promotes the other. The cost
of improved roads is the mountain In
the way of realization. But this noun
tain would become a mole-hill II ap-
preached fearlessly. If the present gen.
Grafton would make up its mind to bear
part of the cost and enjoy the bene-
fits. the difficulty would disappear. The
improvement must come, sooner or
later. If the farm does not pay part
of the cost during the fathers lifetime,
II must pay il during the sons lifetime
and ownership or the grandson's. Why
wade through mud, yourself, for ten,
20 or 30 years, and then leave your
farm in the mud? You can leave your
children a far better legacy by pro-
noting this one great improvement,
and you can enjoy its benefits and ad-
vantages yourself A farmer Of our ac-
quaintance recently put up monu-
ment for himself and wife, with names
and dates of birth all engraved, and
space left for date of death. ut has
10 be DONE" he said, land II must be
paid for by the farm. ! think l can do
II now as well as my children could do
It after l am gone, and perhaps bet
ter. and at less cost. Besides, | have
the satisfaction of knowing 1t is done,
and we'll done" This is the kernel OF
the argument In favor of good roads
improvement-Ohio Farmer.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-09
THE WOMAN'S WORLD.

Women occupy rs positions along
the line of public sanitation in Eng
land and her colonies, the salaries
ranging from 81 900 to $1,000.
Miss Mayme Jester, niece Of Buff
falo Bill, is said to be the only fe-
male press agent on the road. She
left the newspaper business to go into
this new field.
In embroidering raspberries, straw
berries, mulberries or blackberries,
fill the outlines with large or small
French knots more or less closely
worked, according to the fruit
wrought.
Out Of the S525,OOO,OOO over which
$50 women in England have exercised
testamentary powers during the last
eight years, Sl3,lsO,OOO has been be-
queathed to charity.
Mrs. Arthur Eliot Fish is the orig
inator of the scheme for furnishing
the poor Of New York with fuel at a
nominal rate. The plan is to be car
ried out by the Minerva club, an or
ganization Of fashionable women.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-09
FARMvILLE. VA. FRIDAY. MARCH9 8. 1900
PERSONAL BITS

Although Rev. DR.. Storrs, of Brook.
lyn, has now given up his pulpit work,
he promises TO do considerable preach
ing with his pen through the religious
press.
London papers are having fun with
Ambassador Choate over the slip made
by him at the Edinburgh literary din
ner in attributing Milton's famous
"Peace hath her victories no less re-
nowned than war" 10 "an American
orator"
The determination Of the authorities
of Christiania, Norway. to remove and
recast the bronze statues OF Biornst-
jerne Biornsen and Ibsen, which stands
before the national theater has been
taken because Bjornsen has demanded
the removal of his image as per.
manent slander" on him.
Since boyhood Joseph Chamberlain.
British secretary for the colonies, has
worn a monocle. He was not unknown
TO fame when he entered parliament.
When he made his appearance in the
house Premier Beaconsfeld looked him
over carefully and remarked: ale
wears his monocle like a gentleman"
Edward Hooper, professional diver,
has made a record In his line of busi-
ness. Off the coast of South Africa, he
descended 10 the wreck Of the ship
Cape Horn, and there remained, at one
submission, for 40 minutes at depth of
over 200 feet. At this point the pres
sure is ssb pounds to the square inch,
and no other person, It is asserted, has
been able to remain below this depth.
Many of the opera singers receive
large sums for singing at private "At
Homes" Nine. Melba has received as
much as c 300 for singing one or two
songs. Nearly all Of the artists at Gov
ent Garden have a clause in their con-
tracts under which they have to hand
over to the management one-half Of
any sums thoy may receive for singing
at private houses, and in this way the
exchequer at the end of the season
is sometimes increased by $4,000.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-09
PLANTING ROAD TREES.
Timely suggestions offered by Prof.
r. A. Waugh. OF the Vermont
Experiment station.

The distance between trees in the row
will be influenced somewhat by the
width of the street. In a wide street,
where there is room enough for the full
development Of each tree, they will he
planted further apart. If the street is
wide enough. the trees should always
stand between the walk and the curb.
1t is wide enough If, from curb to curb,
the width is one and a half times the
distance recommended for the trees in
the rows. On narrower street, trees
should stand between the walk and the
buildings or should be dispensed with.
There are many beautiful streets in this
country which support four rows Of
trees. Such streets should have the
central avenue twice as wide as the dis
tance between trees in the row; and the
distance between the two rows on
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-09
POPULAR SCIENCE.

The reason of the sun assuming such
a deep red color on a misty day is ow-
ing to the fact that fog permits the
passage Of red rays more easily than
any other.
A French scientist has found that
some kinds Of mushroom afford vac
cine against the venom Of snakes. The
Juice Of the mushroom renders a per-
son immune against the poison for
month OF two.
The tomato is now definitely assigned
a place as a tonic among foods. A
noted physician has made extensive
experiments with the juice as a medi-
cine. and says as a health-preservative
it is unequaled.
We don't know all about smokeless
powder The powder stored in maga-
zines for use of seacoast guns deterior-
ates and becomes dangerous to use. A
teu-inch gun recently broke when some
Of it was used.
The department Of agriculture an
nounees that the best wseddestroyers
among the birds of this country are
roldfnches, the grosbeaks and the ma.
tive sparrows. The destruction is ef-
fected by eating the seeds. The Eng
Hsh sparrow IS too much Of pillager
to be included among the more useful
birds.
The use of lquefed carbonic acid gas
to extinguish underground fires has
been dealt with by Mr.. George Spencer
in a paper read before the Institution
Of Mining Engineers. a fire occurred
in a heading Of a colliery with which
Mr.. Spencer was connected. 1t was de-
cided to use carbon dioxide 10 put
out the fire, and six cylinders Of the
liquefed gas were successfully used.
In case Of fire on shipboard the use Of
carbon dioxide might prove invaluable.
It can instantly be applied and save
much damage by water to the cargo.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-09
LAWYERS ODD CLIENT.
He Did Not want Advice. But Paid for
the Privilege OF Talking FOR
One Hour.

A junior member OF a Dearborn
street law firm, reports the Chicago
Tribune, tells this story of one of his
first clients:
81 had just been appointed junior
member of the firm and relieved the
older members by looking after the
minor cases. One day well-appear-
ing man called at the Office and inquired
if could give him an hour Of my time
and what would be the cost. told him,
and he accepted the terms, but added:
"'This is not TO be consultation. l
do not want advice or assistance. l
know perfectly well what l am going
TO do, but | want TO talk. / have no
friend to whom | can unburden my
self, but if pay you to listen | shall
have a right to talk to you freely for the
time agreed upon
81 agreed to this strange proposition
and appointed an hour at noon the fol-
lowing day. The man came promptly,
and | took out cigars and told the
cffice boy we were not to be disturbed
for an hour.
"Mind,' the man said, 4 don't want
you to interrupt me. am paying you
to listen
"Then he began. For one hour he
talked as one who never in his life had
unburdened himself TO a sympathetic
listener. l listened without saying a
word. When the clock struck one the
man ceased talking, paid his fee, took
up his hat and walked out.
"Six months later, looking over the
daily paper, the story of q suicide at
one of the hotels attracted my atten-
tion. The name was that of my talk
ative client. I have always believed
that If he had had some one to talk TO
again he would not have committed
suicide"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-09

either side should be somewhat less
than that between trees.
The American elm is doubtless the
commonest street tree in America. 1t
has many undeniably good qualities 10
recommend it. And yet there are seri-
Gus objections to the elm as a street
tree, besides the fact that IL is often de-
foliated by caterpillars of various spe-
cies. as, indeed, are many other trees.
The elm varies greatly in size and form,
and ii is almost impossible to find long
street Of old elms which does not suffer
from the sad neglect of uniformity
which this variability introduces. The
elm is also one of the least formal Of
our trees. and so detracts from the unity
Of the geometrical idea in street plant
ing. 1t would be silly TO advise planters
TO discard the elm altogether; but 1t
will not be too much to suggest that
some other species should always be
duly considered.
The naples are excellent street trees,
especially the sugar maple, and many
admirable examples of their effective
ness are 10 be found in the northern
states. The sugar maple is a strong,
healthy grower, with a regular, clear
cut outline, and has the advantage Of a
very tidy appearance through the win
ter months. In southwestern states the
soft maple, or silver maple (Acer dasy-
carpum), takes the place of the sugar
maple. but is not so good a tree.
The American sycamore is one Of our
finest street trees in many situations.
Anyone who does not know how beauti-
full this species is should study the ef-
fects produced by IT in Washington.
especially in the magnificent avenue just
west of the capitol. The sycamore does
not succeed north Of Massachusetts and
central New York, but for the greater
part Of the United States it is worth
careful consideration.
Other species which are sometimes
used with happy results are honey To-
Gust, Kentucky coffee tree. pines and
spruces. There is a most striking and
beautiful avenue leading to the depart
ment of agriculture; and there are some
pretty rows Of ailanthus about the
Temple square in Salt Lake City. Oc-
casionally one will find an avenue OF
oaks. and if il is a good one there are
few trees more satisfactory. Poplars.
especially the cottonwood. are used in
the etrans-Mississippi states. but they
are usually a poor makeshift. 1t is al
ways very gratifying to find a good
street Of trees OF an unusual species. and
this is a thing which the street makers
might well hold in remembrance.
In tropical and subtropical countries,
some species of palms are uneXcelled as
street trees. Our engraving presents
view Of one Of the grandcst avenues
of this kind in the world, the royal palm
avenue near Havana. Cuba.-Orange
Judl Farmer.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-09
THEIR NAMES.

rThe origin Of the names Of some OF the
towns IN Cape Colony and Natal which are
at present so prominently attracting public
attention Is Of interestl
The towns of Ladysmith- Port Eliza
beth and Lady Grey are called after the
wives OF Cape governors.
Durham is named from Sir Benjamin
Durham, who was governor Of the Cape
In 1884.
Grahamstown and Harrismith a-e
uamed respectively from military com
manders-Col Graham and Col. Sir
Harry Smith.
Caledon. Beaufort, Somerset and
Cradock are named from former gov
ernors-the earl Of Caledon, Lord
Charles Somerset, and Sir John Cradock
Lord IIowden).
Kimberley is named after the earl of
Kimberley. who was colonial secretary
from 1870 to 1874. when that town 9d-
vanced from the position Of a mush-
room camp 10 that Of a permanent min
ing center.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-09
WHY HE WEPT.
MI. uo,her Told the Chubby Urchin
where and How He HAD
Been Hurt.

A very fat little boy with chubby legs
that stuck out at right angles from ms
watermelon-shaped body sat in
Georgetown car one day. Hrs fond
mamma was engrossed In says she-
ing" and Says heing' with her com
panion, and Master Chunk made up
his mind that he'd like TO look out OF
the window. He rolled over ana
climbed up on the seat, says the Wash
ington Post.
Now. don't do that" said mamma.
"You know you've had one awful fali
to-day doing that, so sit right down.
"Where did l fall, map" he piped'
shrilly.
"In the street car"
"Did hurt MYSELF" he asked.
Eyes" she answered.
"Vbere?" and he looked anxious.
"On the hand" his mother replied.
Master Chunk raised one cushion OF a
hand TO his head and then, without the
slightest warning. he let up roar that
would have made the bull Of Bashan
green with envy. All the way up to
High street mamma was busy comfort
ing him. She had recalled a painful
circumstance to him and he wept-
went the more loudly since there was no
present pain to distract his attention.
And the woman across the car SAID
II he was her child he'd stop yelling or
she'd know the reason why.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-09
HER PENCIL GAVE HER AWAY.
This Girl betrayed Her Calling by
Wearing II in Her
Hair.

A girl attired in a white Marseilles
suit that had a tailor-made finish
walked down the aisle of one Of the
theaters one night recently with the air
Of a princess just in from her summer
palace. She was accompanied by a
young man who had an opulent appear
ance. The girl sank into an orchestra
chair, adjusted her glass, and tried 10
look bored, while her escort glanced
at the boxes, says the Chicago Inter
Ocean.
The women in the row back Of the
two imposing young persons seemed to
be impressed. They studied the braid
ing on the girls white Eton jacket, and
furitively admired the scarf on her
sailor hat. They whispered approving
comments on the summer costume.
Then the curtain went up, and the girl
removed her headgear.
The leading lady had just appeared
when one Of the women back Of the girl
clutched her cdnpanion's arm and
whispered:
Cash"
There was a piercing scorn in her
tone that made it carry. The girl in
white heard it and spasmodically put
her right hand up to the coil Of pretty
blonde hair. Then she flushed painful
crimson.
Stuck among the shell hairpins was
bit of lead pencil with piece Of soiled
rubber In the end. The horrid women
who had envied her as the possible
daughter of millionaire had guessed
that she was a clerk in downtown de-
Dortnent store
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-09
VOL. ~.
c,ry DIRECTORY.

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MAYOR ".'rtt-RV committees.
roes w r. pa,ilson' W. +. GILLIAN
rt Cea.. buIiI 'ni r. WALL }. b. Farrar and
& 3 krs,1DNs' k.r.ss."N. f. crane. r. L. Morris and W.
s Anas.s',,VVnw. p. Gillian. ~ L cr"lie and
= T. Morris Morris, Chas. Bugg and }. b.
F'rar rsas Bugg, r. l.. Morris and W. f.
pa,dson' W. p. Gillian, F.. T.. Er"moert
s6d A. F. 'i3.'wva F Wall. f. l.. Erambert and W.
p Gillian; .- W f. Anderson, r. l..
Oq-ra ,l r C0llc.
FnmoeI ..rfm,nt- ". +. DaNidSon' W. r.
fle uci@nd n f. Wall ~, u
sadeIso. F. Cralle. Chas. bugg ana W. r.
Anderson + T.. Erambert, Il. f. Wall and
Cha,,. basI b Farr,r II f. Wall and W. F.
Gillian. ..,,srk-F. J. Whitehead.
lo" .,r...,snrer-JO ohm \. Scoti, NJ.
CiN lit,ssioner OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT hlce'
to'ns... s....rgeant-R. ID. Miller ,...,
CA W Beal and X. J.. orange
Pol.e1 1r,sctric Plant-O. +. Wicker.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-09
rnset the Actors, GravIty.

A funny incident happened during
performance Of Macbeth" in Dublin.
In the sleep-walking scene, when the
nurse and the doctor appear on the
stage together and confabulate with
one another, a loud voice suddenly
called out from the gallery, causing a
roar of laughter in the middle Of a most
serious scene: "Well, doctor, Is II a
bov or n grip"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-09
Powerful Road Engines.

Mr.. John j. Thornycroft, an English
authority on steam engines, recently
maintained before the British associa-
ton that road steam engines, by q
slipht alteration Of the laws, can be so
constructed as to be of the highest
value to trade. He affirmed they could
be made to carry loads of IL tons at
four miles an hour, and that with tires
Of IS inches width they would not inJure
the roads more than horses do, as they
would act as steam rollers. Mr.. Thor
nycroft expressed no doubt Of the prac-
ticability of his plan and claimed that
II would work a revolution In agricul-
ture. as il would allow Of the free trans
mission of lime, manure and heavy tim
Der to points where they might be
needed. The only unsettled point IN
the problem is the substitution OF some
other material for rubber In the tires,
as rubber costs too much. 1t is be-
lieved. however, that this can be done
bv some different treatment of wood.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-09
Crime Against America.

The scientific attache OF the United
States embassy at Berlin. Germany
Prof. Stiles. recently discovered evi-
dence that several prominent Antwerp
firms were doing an immense business
in inferior or diseased beef and pork
putting the same in American pack
ages and giving them an American
brand. He is now travelling through
Germany. Denmark and Switzerland
in order to gather evidence to enable
him to prosecute these firms. This Is
an old trick practiced by certain firms
who take advantage Of The reputation
established by American goods and sell
inferior articles under American
brands. thus destroying the reputation
Of our exports and causing much dam
ace to our trade.-Farmers' Review.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-03-09
pous I'm Paris.

The law in Paris forbids the posses
sion Of more than one dog, and Nine.
de Pouy has been condemned to five
davs' imprisonment and a fine OF one
dollar for having violated the COM
mandment. The madame was proud OF
four pretty pups, which she neglected
or refused to drown, and hence her con-
demnation.