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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-07-26

Since the adoption Of the gold
standard in Japan the currency OF
that country has been freed from
constant fluctuations in its exchange
rate.
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utfcIn iuuIeutCu, W "it'
Middleburg Boro. and Franklin Twp, Middle.
burgh, Aug. I.
Beaver Twp, Beavertown, Aug. g.
Spring Twp. Adamsburg, Aug. Z.
Beaver West, Mcclure, Aug. s.
Adams, Tr0Xelvilie, Aug. g.
Centre. Centreville, Aug. 10.
Monroe. ShamOkin Dam, Aug. IL.
Perry, Fremont, Aug. l3.
Roads s. House. Aug. IL.
Washington. Freeburg, Aug 10.
Chapman, Rohrer's S. House, Aug. 10
Union, Port Treverton. Aug. IT,
Penn. Salem. Aug. IL.
Mlddlecreek, Kreamer, Aug. 90
Jackson, KratZerville, Aug. 2l -,
General Special, Middleburgh. Aug. 80
All applicants will be expected TO take exam
inatiOn In the district In which they have ap.
piled for q school, unless, through sickness or
other unavoidable ci cumstances, they are de.
barred from attending, when the examination
may be taken elsewhere, upon the presentation
OF petition to the examiner, signed by at least
four (D directors of the board TO whom applIca-
tion had been made, requesting said exanina-
tion.
Persons under seventeen Q7) years OF age
need not apply as certificate will not be issued
to them.
Roark's Methods Of Education will be follow.
ed closely, by the examiner. on the subject OF
Theory OF Teaching and School Management.
Directors and friends Of education are cordi-
ally Invited to be present at any OF the above
examinations. We sincerely trust that each
board will manifest It's interest by sending a
large representation to the examination in
their district. II possible. every director should
be present.
Examinations will begin promptly at O'Clock
AN Faithfully yours,
F. g. B0wHRsox, 90. Supt.
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Hon. Adlai Stevenson was origin
ally greenbacker. Mix this with
16 to |, and what will be the pro-
ducto
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-07-26

He is known as Sulzer the Silent
since the expose Of Boer fund ex-
penditurcs.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-07-26

l. The dictatorial attitude of Boss
Bryan at Kansas City is very sug-
gestive of imperialism.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-07-26
Thursday, July 26, 1900.

The Democratic party is the tail
to the populist kite this year.
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REpUBI.ICAN STATE TICKET.

Auditor Gcn'l-E. b. HARpENBURGIi'
Congrc. smen at Target. \. Grow,
II. :. FOERDERER.
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REPUBLICAN NATIONAL TICKET.

Prcsidcnt-WM. MCKINLEY.
V, Presidcnt-THEODoR ROOSEVELT
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Teachers Examinations.

Applicants for a teachers certificate will be
examined in the several districts, comprising
snyder County, AT the place and on the date,
herein indicated, to wit:
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New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
MAKING P4SSE-PARTOUT FRAMES
USEFUL AND PLEASANT PASTIME FOR
THE LENTEN SEASON.

AS many inquiries have been received to the
making OF passe- e-partouts the instructions which
published time ago in The Tribune
herewith repeated.
The art shops have sale the materials
for making passe-partouts. IN the way Of colored
cardboard for the mat, and granulated paper.
responding In tint. the binding. The glass may
be purchased for a few cents at a glaziers or
paint shop where it will be cut any required
size
Measure the size Of the picture selected and
calculate an appropriate size for the mat, making
the measurements all around equal drawing the
lines by a rule, and allowing the inside
edges Of the slightly to overlap the edges of
the print. so that 1t will be well covered. Cut out
the mat, carefully following the pencil lines with
a specially sharpened knife or the point OF an ink
eraser. Trim off any ragged or uneven edges with
sharp scissors and fasten the mat TO the Print
with paste at the outer edges laying it under
weight to dry. is rather difficult matter 10
the accurately. and il is better 10 have II
done at a shop where pictures are framed
For the back piece of heavy pasteboard
the exact size and mark off or two tiny Sits.
according the size Of the picture two-thlrds OF
the distance from the top Small brass rings are
used for hangers and are strung narrow ribbon
about two inches long. The ribbon, doubled over
the rings is passed through the Sits and gunmed
down on the inner side of the back Now glue the
mai 10 the back bringing all edges evenly to-
gether and again Law Ii under weights to dry. In
the time cut strips from the pihding paper
about seven-eighths of an inch wide. no less. Lay
ali narts evenly together and bind them length
wise with strong cord to hold them hrmly Gum
the binding strips. and press smoothly and evenly
inch width. then bind the edges over on the BACK
move the cord bind the top and bottom in the
same manner. and carefully mitre the corners
and the binding paper for cents, and five or six
prints of moderate size may be framed from ,, one
quickly and the paper never loosens afterward
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
ARTS AND CRAFTS EXHIBIT
THE EVELYN NoRDHoFF BINDERY EN-
TERTArNs IT'S FRIENDS.
ARTISTIC WORK INCLUDES BOOK COVERS
LEATHER PANELS. ETCHINGs AND GRASS
BASKETS OF QUAINT DESIGN.

In spite of the stormy weather yesterday,
large number of visitors attended the exhibition Oh
the Evelyn NordhoT Blndery. at No. ia East
Twenty-third-st. The rooms. which are at all times
a combination of workshop and studio were deco
rated with huge punches of laurel and pine, ana
the walls hung with tapestries and skins OF
leather.
The bindery was represented by exhibits of fine
books and articles made of beaten leather The
former included fourteen volumes designed and
bound by Miss Florence Root. manager of the bind
cry. Among them exquisite volume of poems
by William Morris bound IN old pink leather. with
blind tooling. The leather had been colored with
vegetable dye which was the result of experiments
which the Society of Arts and Crafts in London
has been making in order 10 discover the secret
of using vegetable dye in leather, A volume of In
the Forest of Arden bound in brown morocco
with inlayings of pink morocco and gold tooling
A volume of poems by Robert Underwood Johnson
appeared in hand beaten white calf. which
toned 10 represent old ivory. A guest book for
country house was in hand beaten brown calf,
colored with peacock hues
The work Of the pupils of the bindery on ex
hibiton for the first time yesterday. All the books
among these in half bindings. and all stages
OF the work were represented
There were many beautiful articles IN beaten
leather among which sofa pillows, portfolios.
mats, belts book and large screen. The
latter was made Of tan colored leather. which was
covered with a grapevine design in greens and
purpes.
on the walls were a number Of etchings by Ellen
Day Hale of Roxbury. Mass, daughter or the
Rev Edward Everett Hale and president of the
EVELYN Hunter Nordhofr Association. There were
also a number OF brush drawings on rice paper by
Miss Amy Hicks.
Miss Marie Little, OF Brooklyn, was represented
by several handwoven fabrics in porteres and
pillows which dyed and woven by herself
An attractive collection of native grass baskets
made by Miss Sarah Francis, OF Plaintield. Conn.,
attracted much attention. The baskets were made
in bowls, trays and mats. OF straw and native
grasses
A screen, chair and two wall panels were con
tributed by Mrs Hartley bennett and Miss lara lara
Ware of Boston. The and chair were Gov
cred with tooled leathe The wall panels Were OF
beaten leather richly gtlded and coIoreQ mrs
bennett and Miss Ware have been WorKnE Tor
many years TO discover the secret OF the ola MOOT
last found it. Opposite these panels were seHer5
pieces of ancient Spanish beaten leatheT, winch
are worth at least their weight in gold m
A dark green canvas wall hanging was stenclIieu
IN peacock hues by Mrs. Charlotte Busek-
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
EIGHT Hour DAY FOR SERVANTS.

It appears that Mrs. Emmons Blaine. Of Chicago.
believes in labor unions and eight hours con-
stitute days work for all the servants employed
in her household. She has classified and system
atized the work so perfectly that each servant
labors only eight hours a stretch and these are
divided up after the manner of watches board
ship.
There seems 10 be much diversity Of opinion as 70
the success Of the plan, Mrs. Clinton Locke be-
Iieves that while il may work all right where re-
laws Of servants may be had. 1t cannot be applied
TO the homes OF the middle classes. Mrs. Charles
Henrotin. however. has a certain amount of faith
II. It Is stated that the idea was suggested TO
Mrs Blaine by Professor Patrick Geddes who
talked recently before the Leagle for Political
Education in this city.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
WHERE TO GO TO-DAY.

r-s. q tAree talks On France and Her People" by
Nrs Emma Mofet Ting. AZ No. - East Seventy
fourh-st. s ?. subject. Paris
,,.,.,v meeting OF the women's Alliance OF the benox
sTenue Unitarian Church. at -hundred-ahd-twen-
fv-arst-st.. 2. n subject w aste
,-,,. IN The Times o. Hugcenots and Days in
Enstu" bv Mrs Alden Petit, under the auspices OF
Continental Chapter OF the Daughters Of the Rev
olr-iou a. NeT7-YorS State No Z2o " est
Fgfry-eighsh-st.. BIS n
r,,ss-rn--en lecture by Miss Ada Van Stone Harris
S-re-visor Of kindergartsns and primary Work IN
Newark y J. al the Normal College Sixty
a. and Fark-ave. p m, subject, me fH4noeI-
rz-er and the school AL interested invited
- ,sr,-es. Gold Mining the klondike, by samuel
Esa7 a. Institute Hall. No 2ls East tlne-nuildTa
s1S-sfxrh-er ; o Ireland. by Lhoiass NC
@-sir+ = AZ Public School No -. No 90 East One-
thirty-eighth-s5. P n; me Strleee
I'm Neurrarv-Jay's Treaty. by ID W I1Lse1'
: n and The Philippines, by Ramon r ,.e. t-ata'
!, +be Wes- Side Auditorium, No. 3le west Fllly
seventh-st-. : 3 m
y-.-s,ca n tne Public Educational Associatlon on
.5rvs,ooer and Hygiene a. Berkeley LyoeuiI NJ
70 West Forry-foUr-f-sf, p H.
- - course On ..E4istory Ornamental An oy MS
T<i71isr7 ro-vtn Bryant. at the home OF 1Ars- ". -
pothser No 10 Cuincy-st-- Brooklyn scn3eCr @Na
btan. Moorish snd Persian
,u- ~ Women IN Business by Miss Grace u.
- .,a parEa-d Commercial School. twenty ~
and Fou--h-ave-. Il a. n -
-rs o, care Of re skin by Miss E MaTgueFl,e
-t75sv IN Parior Z, OF the Murray BIZ hote-' II
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
NEWS OF THE STORES.
AT H. O'NE1LL. & co.'s, sIXTH-AvE.. TwEN-
TIETH TO TWENTY-FIRST ST.

AT H. O'NEILL & co.'s, sIXTH-AVE.. TWEN-
TIETH TO TwENTY-FIRsT ST.
The spring opening of millinery and suits at H
O'Neu &, Co.'S Sixth-ave., Twentieth TO Twenty
first St is one of the largest and richest of the
seasons displays. The trimmed millinery depart
neut is full of lovely imported hats and equally
tractive domestic examples. Among the former is
a large turban Of white tulle, trimmed with horse
hair braid-the novelty of the season-enriched by
silver cord and sequins. The side front is caught
back TO the crown by a superb buckle of rhine
stones which holds also a short, fluffy and ex-
tremeIy full white aigrette. The hat is one of the
dainttest things imaginable
Tuscan braid that is immensely chic has
trimming of straw and Iisse wings. straw colOred
and black tulle in voluminous folds and edge of
straw lace. The black makes strong note in the
color scheme. A cluster Of pale tea roses under
the brim completes the harmony.
In simpler hats the showing is equally tasteful
and elegant The beautiful plaid handkerchief
with fringed borders popular for fancy
waists have been utilized trimming in many
cases with charming results. One of light blue
straw decoratively draped, is trimmed with
handkerchief of harmonzing blues, knotted in front
under a steel buckle in Asatian effect and ar
ranged with taunty ends at the back
The department has many charming cos
tunes for spring and early summer wear. A castor
double box pIeated in the back. has an EtOn, with
revers faced with white cloth, embroidered in
rIoth with brass buttons. The jacket Is decorated
with handsome gilt and enamel buttons.
A new note is struck in the spring jackets, sew
eral handsome black cloth Etons ana plazerS
being corded all around with white when white Is
used on the reI3es This cOmblnation-black and
white-appears freely in both millinery and cos
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
INDIAN SCHOOL COmMEycEnEyr.
EXERCISES AT CARLISLE ATTENDED By MANY
WELL KNOWN MEN

Carlisle Penn. March Is (SpeciaD--One OF the
largest crowds ever gathered at Carlisle witnessed
the twelfth graduating exercises OF the United
States Indian Industrial School this afternoon A
special train from Harrisburg brought the Gov
ernor and other officials
The graduating exercises OF the class OF 90 took
place at o'clock The programme included ora
tions and recitatons by some OF the graduates.
among whom were Susie YUpe, Shoshone; kayth-
rem Siverheels a Seneca; PasQUala Andeso, a mis-
sion Indian: Wesson MurdOck> AssilibOn.
and Jacob Horne. a klamath Music both vocal
and instrumental, was rendered by members % the
Indian Band and others Dr. Merrill E Gates.
secretary OF the Board OF Indian Commissioners.
presented the diplomas
Major Pratt, superintendent OF the school, gavS
a reception the thirty-six members OF the grssss-
atng class tonight. Among the guests were the
Commissioner Of Indian Affairs. William y Jones:
Senator John N ThurstOn. of Nebraska. Represent
ative Sherman, OF New-YOrk; DR.. Harris United
States Commissioner OF Education; General John
Eaton ex-Comuissioner OF Education: Miss EstelIs
Reel. superintendent OF the Indian schools OF the
United States; DIT. Merrill E Gates. Senator's
Shoup Quares and Bard, and Represent tatives
Finn. Wilson and Stevens
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
CLUBHOUSE FOR TWELFTH NIGHT.

The members OF the Twelfth Night Club promise
a delightful afternoon the Empire Theatre on
Friday. March 90 Charles Frohman has given them
the OF his theatre FOR that occasion 70 enable
them to obtain funds with which to purchase their
own clubhouse The programme for the matinee
has been already arranged. and 1t offers several
interesting pleasant features. One OF these
viii be the appearance again OF a number OF
members OF the Twelfth Night Club In sl5it writ
ten for them by Grant Stuart The sklt Is
entitled IAN Appeal 10 the Muses. There is
other skit entitled The Kinder symphony, which
has been arranged by NJ Bamberg, and which is
Of such nature that all of the members OF me
organization will take part in H. each one playing
some sort OF musical instrument
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
KINGSTON RAILROAD OPPONENTS
FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE STATE
RAILROAD COMMISSION

More testimony presented 10 the State Rail
road Commission at the Fifth Avenue Ho,al YES.
terday. In opposition to the application OF ths
Delaware Valley and Kingston Railway Cornpany
Tor permission 70 build along the route OF the
abandoned Delaware and Hudson Canal
Noah Wolven. OF Kingston the first wfrress
said he saw good purpose 20 be served by thu
proposed road He believed the Ontario and West
ern Railroad afforded ample facilities.
Ex-Mayor Charles H Weygant, William J. Nc
Kay. Cyrus d. Hoag. De Witt ". Rose and Frank
s. Hull. OF Newburg. testified that the abandon
nent OF Newburg the tidewater outlet FOR ths
Pennsylvania Coal Company's product would Be
disastrous 10 the business interests OF the CITY
Ex-Assemblyman Howard Thornton OF Nswburx
presented petitions from five hundred citizens &c
the effect.
Stephen s. Smith. ex-supe-fntendeur OF tn, cana,
terminal at RondOut, told OF the canal trafrc IL
the last ten years. He did not believe there would
De sufficient freight from that section make any
noticeable returns TO a railroad The averags
yearly tonnage of cord wood 1900
Francis La Bau, general freight agent OF the
West Shore and Waikiki Valley railroads. pre-
sented statement OF the freight traffic OF the
roads he represented. The coal carried By IN.
Waikiki Valley RAILROAD through the territory &C
be tapped by the Delaware Valley and Kingston
Railroad the witness said. represented 81 per
OF the tonnage and S. per cent OF the gross
ing3 OF the company
Charles 5. Weston. OF Scranton. who has had
charge OF the real estate interests OF the Della
ware and Hudson Canal Company, testified &c
the right of the company 20 the land covered By
A e Codefrroy president OF the Port Js-vfs
Monticello and New-York Railroad Company. said
the road with its Summerville branch. was IN frs.
road which was tap the territory served BY
the T, branch line would work its I ruin
Thursday morning.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16

exposed the weak and deformed infants TO death
IL Is the savage, military idea fitted to the un-
developed stage OF society But when we go be-
yond that and reach the higher. industrial period
we begin to value human life such and TO pre-
serve IL by every means.
Even taking the ground of allowing only the
httest 10 survive how can we tell who Is TO prove
nttestY Many great diplomatists. statesmen.
writer's and soldiers have gone through existence
struggling with disease. Among these children In
your care may be some hearts burning with celes-
tiei fire; some hands the OF empire Vel may
sway and wake to eostacy the living Tyre
Some think the State should do the work but
the State cannot do II. Could mothers be per-
suaded so readily to resign their children 10 an
institution managed by politicians? No. There IS
a demand for just this contact with the best the
truest in human nature for this wholesouled low
ing service that only personal interest give
As l went over the wards this afternoon and saw
the neatness. the daintness. the happy faces. it
made me almost wish to be u baby again myself
and sick baby at that!
Such charity is thrice blessed. Il is blessed TO
the immediate advantage OF the children II is
blessed to the physician who adds TO his skill by
the experience he receives and besses children
side with il; II is blessed you who work and
hnd-as you must hnd-that the truest happiness
is found in working for others"
After the addresses refreshments were served by
members OF the Sunbeam League.
Among
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
Mss IRENE b. B4PNES, MISSIONARY.

tendent of the Church OF England Zeuaua Mis-
sionary Society is another of the prominent Eng
lish churchwomen who will come this city 10
attend the Ecumenical Conference Foreign Mis-
sous in April.
IN 1890 she became Editor OF The NIildmay Maga-
zine Service for the King" During the three fol-
lowing years the magazine doubled in circUla ton.
In 1888 Miss Barnes accepted the post OF editorial
secretary of the WOman's Protestant Union. Two
years later she became OF the deputatiOn stan
OF the Church of England Zenana Missionary So
ciety. and during the next years she travelled
over England and Wales. holding meetings and
conferences.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
TEMPERANCE SCHOOL OF METHODS.

A school of methods under the direction of the
Yes+cbester County worlans Christian Temper
ance Union was held in the Holland Avenue Meth
odist Church, of Sing Sing. yesterday At the
morning session Miss Julia Coleman president Of
the Metropolitan Union, made an address. A
I3ible reading by Mrs. Emily F. Fowler followed
Among the Interesting features Of the afternoon
session were a solo by Miss Jennie Mae Rand, Of
Sing Sing and 4 paper The Dawn of the
twentieth Century by Mrs Seberry.
There twenty-four local unions in West
chester County. and Miss Helen A. Rollins is the
president of the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union IN that district.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
FASTER FESTIVAL PLANS

Lady Mary SackvilIe has been the guest Of Mrs
George Gould ever since her arrival in this coun-
try. and she is deeply interested IN the coming
Easter festival for the Cuban orphans. She has
accepted the office Of vice-president. Mrs. Gould s
have charge OF the English booth at this festi-
val. and Lady Pauncefote has been asked 10 accept
the honorary craftsmanship of the committee.
The Holland booth will be in charge OF Mrs.
Chadwick She will be aided by about forty young
women. The especial feature Of this booth will be
articles for babies.
Many OF the leading miliners OF the city will
compete for a prize of so which has been offered
for the best bonnet hat.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
REPORT FROM THE ORANGES

The T. S. S. branch of which Mrs. Emma F. Nc
Coy president has been actively engaged in send
ing out sunshine in various forms The large
amount realized from the successful musical has
enabled them to do more good work than is often
times possible for other branches. a barrel has
been sent Mrs. Francis Wllliston, Phillipsburg.
n. J. The contents choice collection Of read
ing matter from many prominent members OF this
branch; also new sunshine suit for a canal boy,
ten years old
piled crippled boy with crutches and given sub
stantial aid to Mrs. Bryant, one of its members,
whose husband has gone TO Manila.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
WILLIAM E. WARDS WILL.
MOST OF THE ESTATE GOES TO HIS WIDOW.
DAUGHTER AND SON.

The will Of William z. Ward. father OF ex-Con-
gresham William L. Ward. OF Rye, was prooated
Yesterday in the Westchester County Surrogate's >
Court The estimated value of his personal prop
ertv is $4,000 and his real estate is valued at
$4,000 He left widow and two children To his
widow he leaves a life interest in the furniture
works of art house and carriages. AT her death he
devises TO his son William L Ward. during the
term of his natural life, the homestead and after
his death II Is to go his sons children To his
daughter Mary ". Jones. he gives after the death
OF his widow the farm known as the Glover and
Wilson place AT her death 1t Is 70 go 10 her
children.
To his son the will gives all his stock in the Rus
sell -BirdsaU-Ward Corporation and the Port Ches-
ter Bolt and Nut Company. IN trust. the proceeds
to go 70 his wife and child. The residue he
divides as follows One-third 70 the executors
in trust benefit OF his widow, and the other
two-thirds 10 his and daughter
To Dr. Anna Lukens he gives his house ana loJ
No IO6S Lexington-ave., New-YOrk City. and So,Ooo
cash He appoints his Joseph H. Marshall and
Robert B NJ Cook executors and trustees or n-s
will. which dated July 3, 'sSs
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
KERN G4SLIGHT COMPANY SIZED

The law firm of Opdyke. Wilcox & Bristow late
yesterday filed in the United States Circuit Court
the papers in a suit for $500, with interest and
costs brought by Roger L. Farnham against the
Kern Incandescent Gaslight Company a New-Jer-
sey corporation having capital of s2OOOOOO Farm
ham says he told that the English patents
could not be questioned and that the American
patents were perfectly valid. On these representa-
tons he subscribed for a certain amount OF the
stock through J. z. Scott, for which he paid s. 800
the money he is seeking to recover
New-York tribune., 1900-03-16
DEATH OF A T. S. 5. MEMBER.

The sad announcement is made that General j.
J. Elwell an esteemed T S. 5. member and well
known citizen of Cleveland. Ohio, has passed 10 the
higher life His death occurred at his suburban
home in Lakewood on Tuesday. General Elwell
was a veteran of the Civil War and was brevetted
four times for gallant and faithful service. He
was prominently identified with Grand Army af-
fairs in Ohio. and a member of the Loyal Le-
gfon His interest in the Tribune Sunshine Society
was marked by frequent responses TO requests in
the column and his letters always contained bright
and CHEEKY words OF appreciation for the work