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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-08
A CROSS SECTION.

bace TO be used as scratching-room
r pen. The inside doors, or those over
be roosts, are arranged SO as to shut
own flush with the edge of dropping
cards. During cold weather these
bake a cupboard-like arrangement for
be hens 10 roost in, while in summer
be doors are left hooked up at all times,
Ehich leaves the roosting place practi-
ally as cool as would be an open shed.
See cut.)
Small windows for light and ventila-
ion are put in front of each roosting-
pom, and one on each side of the shed
art. The laying nests are arranged
round these latter pens. In buildings
this kind we can scatter the birds
bout the farm on the colony plan with
pt having any yards. Where it was
ecessary to confine the flock the
suses could set in an inclosure or have
djoining yards.
The punets that were housed in this
hiding in November were quite small
pd immatured Barred Plymouth
ocks, but with these lodgings they de-
eloped rapidly and commenced laying
lrly, keeping up a remarkable egg
ED throughout the entire season. I
ave another lean-to-shed fixed up after
same principles, with only one pen; !;
e pullets in this shed were the best
gers on the farm last winter.
! l have spent over 20 years Of my life
/ connection with practical poultry
1eping and different methods and have
y to learn of a better plan to keep
ns in laying condition during the
inter- months.-D. j. Lambert, in
I'm Journal.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-08
CHEAP POULTRY HOUSE.

ia per 1000 feet. The sills AKA inches
Tere set on cedar posts with stone un-
erpinning between posts. Balance OF
framing. 2x4 spruce. The lumber was
bill IA and l6 feet in length, which Gu,
with very little waste. The roof was
covered with packing paper and over
this two-ply ,arred felting kept well
washed with gas tar.
AS to the exterior, much can be un-
erstood from the picture, which is
from photograph. The interior is lax
|ss. with a partition from the front to
ear, making two rooms 14x14. The
Platforms or floors of roosting places
sre raised two feet from the sills and
sre four feet wide. These extend the
Entire depth of each room, running
hong the partition, which, Of course,
in the highest part of the house. This
arrangement leaves the entire floor
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-08

Ihe size of the windows has much
do with the comfort or discomfort
the fowls in winter. Sad to relate,
psf of the poultry houses owned by
fmers have but small windows,
Pugh we believe that the idea Of
fing large windows is growing. Tho
pltry house that has to accommodate
so hens, and has single window
3 feet square is an abominution,
1t is no wonder that in focks SO
p diseases are frequent and de-
uctive. If but one window can be
In poultry house, it should GER
aiy be a large one, but it is better
nave number of windows.-Farm-
Review.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-08
Was Thoroughly Soaked.

At Wichita in the early days spirit
ualistic seance was held, which n cow
boy attended, who, after trying other
notables, asked for "any man who was
drowned in Noah's flood" A shadowy
individual appeared and after groan
or two induced the cowboy to ask: IL
suppose you're burning all the timer
"Burning?" whispered the ghostly
visitant in reply. 81 should say not.
amt dried out yet"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-08
Feeding sunnower Seeds.

/ the hens are not at first accustomed
|sunfiower seeds, they will at first
use them. If SO, give them nothing
until they eat them. Do not feed
seeds every day; twice q week is
Pcient. The difficulty is in separat-
Inc seeds from the heads. To do
nave them in dry place until they
thoroughly cured, then place them
ne barn floor and fail them, when
VIII easily fall of. They may be
,nu II preferred, and the meal fed
= SOFT food. The mistakes made
'ne sunfower seeds is in feeding
100 often, as they are laxative
and Fireside.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-08

The cleverest daughter recent,

The cleverest daughter recently made
beautiful shade for the piano lamp
from pink evening dress, and triMned
it with roses from her last summers
hat. That evening young man called
on her and TO low-toned music they
chattcd.
How do you like our new lamp
shade?" she asked. demurely.
He studied it for moment. "The
last time / saw it," he replied, ~ was
dancing with it.'-IIarper's Bazar.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-08
Curiosity GratIRcd.

A hornets nest small Willie found
Then straightway did explore
The mysteries OF the curious thing.
But he ne'er will do II more:
The dwellers In that quaint abode
Were anything but slow,
And Willie soon the victim was
or thousand tails Of woe.
Chicago Record.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-08
Another Mind Relieved.

"Pa. what are allied forces?"
"A mans wife and his mother when
he attempts to say good word for the
woman in the case. Now run upstairs
and play with your little hose cart
Chicago Times Herald
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-08
Not EaahiOnahle.

1t was the first time Dorothy had
ever seen a bull with ring in his
nose. Mamma" she exclaimed, pity
ingly, lust see in what an unbecom-
ing place he wears his jewelry."-
Judge.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-08
He known the Kind.

Jones-There goes one Of the besS
business men in the city, and I DOM
suppose there is anybody in the Office
who takes more risks.
Slowbo J-lndeed! What line is he in ?
Jones-Insurance.-N. Y. World.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-08

Reggy-What is bliss, Miss Daisyf
Miss Daisy-You ought to know,
dear boy.
Reggy-Me? Weally, why?
Miss Daisy-Because Ignorance il
bliss. Chicago Daily News.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-08
CHEAP POULTRY HOUSE.
IN q Laying Condition Through
II the. Winter Months.

When approxima,ing the cost of hous-
ling fowls comfortably and we'll, one dol
lar per head is considered Il proper esti-
pna,e here in New England
Nearly every henhouse on my farm,
lin fac, every one that is arranged for
Ilaying stock. has its annexed scratch
ing shed, tight roof. sides and back.
with open front covered by wire net
ting to admi, the air. These fronts are
provided with oiled muslin curtains
(which can be opened and closed at will
lIluring very cold or stormy weather,
hinged at top or on the end, whichever
hay bs most convenient for hooking
he frame up out of the way when no,
10 use.
In the fall of '9S | had about l25
Extra la,e-ha,ched pullets that mus,
kced either be housed or sold then at a
dacrifce. bought some second grade
pruce timber and hemlock boards for
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-08
better Than Medicine.

Sympathetic Friend-Your health
appears to have improved greatly OF
late.
Convalescent-Y Yes, I've been OIL
among strangers who didn't cternally
talk to me about it.-N. Y. Weekly
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-08

she-Yes, that is May Jennings
Such a peculiar girl, mamma.
Mamma-In what respect?
She-Why, she broke off an engage
ment because her mother was op-
posed to it.-Puck.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-03-08

Secret prayer and mediation is the
life of the soul.
Much of the good in this life is done
in quiet, unpretentious manner.
If one way is blocked, try another.
Sin is the disease Of the soul which
Jesus came into the world to heal.
The scribes were learned in the law,
but there were some things they had
yet to learn.
The power of Jesus is shown in the
world to-day by redeemed lives. and .
higher order Of morality and civiliza-
'tion.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-10-25

Listen. my Democratic
friends and neighbors. for
have friends and neighbors
In this city. which is my
home: listen to what | am
about to say. When the
Democratic party antago-
nixes and attacks the ad-
ministration OF President
McKinley-upon It's policy In
Cuba. Porto Rico and the
Philippine Islands - THE
DEMOCRATIC PARTY is
CAMPING IN THE GRAVE
YARD OF DEAD ISSUES"
From q. speech delivered
by the Hon. Webster Davis
In October. 1898. TO the Re
publieans Of Kansas City.
Mo-. when the hrst meeting
was held In the first conven-
tion Hall that was only part
ly completed.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-10-25

The voter may insert in the
column below, the name Of any
person whose name is not printed
|on the ballot for whom he desires
to vote.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-10-25

This column Is for the use of voters desiring I
|vote for candidates other than those whose name
appear printed ON this ballot.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-10-25
TIOlN.

ident and Vice-President at the head of the group
of electors.
line enclosing the column indicates vote Tor
lent to a mark opposite every name in the column
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-10-25
\. ". OSLER, High Sheriff.

Sheriff's Office, Laporte, Pa, Oct 22, 1900
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-03-22
WILL MOVE SOON.
Ia waiisn Carriage Compsny's New
Quarters on Queen St It.

The Hawaiian Carriage Company is
awaiting estimates from the contract
ors preparatory TO occupying the prem
fses lately acquired by the company on
Queen street facing the rear OF the Ju-
dietary building. II is an important
move, for that portion Of the street is
rapidly becoming the recognized thor
oughfare for manufacturing enter
prises. The ground IN question con-
tains about $4,000 square feet, more
than twice as much as they control on
the premises at present occupied. The
frontage on Queen street viii be mark
ed by the erection Of an office, while
all available space in the rear Will be
utilized for the manufacturing plant.
which will be greatly increased. 1t Is
doubtful whether the entire manufac-
turing plant can be moved within the
next six months, but work on the build
ings will be carried on steadily until
the machinery can be housed.
What will be done with the old build
ings on the premises back Of Hackfeld
& Co. IS not known at present. The
/ property belongs to the Widemann es-
/ tate, but is under lease. One OF the
/ buildings was formerly residence and
occupied at one time by no less a per-
sonage than the Duke Of Edinburgh
| during his visit to Honolulu in 1869.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-03-22

We wish 20 inform our patrons that
we will not hesdeterred from pushing
forward as rapidly as possible the con-
struction of our electric railway and
other improvements upon Pacific
Heights by reason OF a suit recently
begun against former owners.
The development and sale of Pacific
Heights lots will go on unrestrained,
and parties seeking choice residence
locations will find this a perfect prop
erty with an absolutely perfect title.
. BRUCE, WARING & co.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-03-22

+. ]. Cross Of the Wireless Telegraph
Company did not get away on the, Aus
tralia, as he expected. He will leave
on the China.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-03-22

Hives are a terrible torment to the
little folks, and to some older ones
Doane's Ointment never fails. Instant
relief and permanent cure. At any
chemists, so cents.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-03-22

The price of water in Kona, Hawaii,
has risen. A letter recently received
states that the people of the district
who have cisterns for catching and
storing rain water are selling it at the
rate of so cents per FIVE gallons.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-03-22

New bin at the orpheum tonight. .
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-03-22

Our prices will be found always a
little lower than other stores ask. We
want you to investigate.
The evening times., 1900-10-05
MEETING OF DEMOCRATS
Orators Discuss the Issues of the
Presidential Campaign.
Allan d. Albert. Jr., Speaks On ne
Duty in the Coming Election. of 3 e
Men Who Deserted Their Party
Standard Four Years Ago-Expedi-
ency of the Republican Policy.

The regular weekly meeting. OF the Ma
ryIand Democratic Club was held at Har-
per's Hall last night. B. Harris Camalier,
vice president of the club and candidate
for Congress from the Fifth Maryland dis
trict. presided. The principal speaker
was Allan y. Albert, jr., who spoke on the
duty of Gold Democrats in this campaign
The address treated the subject from
three points of view-the expediency OF
Republican plans as indicated in Mr.. Me-
Kinley's letter OF acceptance; thu prinei-
pie on which they are based, and the pos
sible evils to zesuit from Democratic vic
tory. After a brief outline of the events
which led to American occupation OF the
Philippines, the speaker quoted the fol-
lowing parallel from one of the men VINO
framed the Paris Treaty:
. The situation is curiously like that OF
England IN Egypt says Mr. Whitelaw
Reid She intervened, TOO, under far less
provocation, it must be admitted, and for
cause rather more commercial than hu-
manitarian. But when some thought her
work was ended and that it was time for
her to go. Lord Granville, on behalf of Mr..
Gladstone's government, addressed the
other great European powers in note on
the outcome OF which Congress might have
reflected with great profit before framing
its resolutions. Although for the present, ="
Lord Granville said "a British force re
mains in Egypt for the preservation of
public tranquility. Her Majesty's Govern
ment is desirous of Withdrawing it as soon
as the state of the country and the organ
ization of proper means for the mainte-
nance of the Khedive's authority will ad-
NIT of it, Fourteen years have passed
The evening times., 1900-10-05
CAME FROM EGYPT FOR A BRIDE
British oh;cer From Cairo weds n
Pennsylvania Girl.

NEWTOWN, Pa, Oct. 5.-Miss Mary
Bsrnsley Pickering, of this place yesterday
became the bride of Major Charles Stuart
Spong, who had come from Egypt tc wed
her The bride is the daughter of Mrs.
henry V. Pickering. and the groora, is
medical director of railways in the English,
Egyptian service, stationed at Cairo.
The couple met in Paris, and there be-
came engaged. Several of the groom's
friends accompanied him to this country
from England and Egypt.
The wedding took place at high noon in
st. Lukes Episcopal Church, the rector.
Rev. Edward Richie, officiating.
The bride was given away by her brother.
Russell Pickering. The best man was j.
Herman Barnsley, of Newtown, ard the
maid of honor Miss Elizabeth Chambers.
The ushers were John B. Chambers and
Frederick W. Eyre. The bride was gownea
in white satin, en- train, and trimmed with
point lace
After the ceremony a reception was held
at the home of the brides mother. and
then the couple left on an extended tour
through the United States, and will re-
turn to Newtown for brief stay before
going to Cairo
The evening times., 1900-10-05
25c extracts, &c bottle.

We have just received 200 dozen
bottles Of exquisite extract perfume,
put up in imitation cut-glass bottles,
with glass shoppers, in twenty odors.
The usual price of this is 25c; we can
sell it for &c bottle.
The evening times., 1900-10-05
a Trial win Be convincinu.

Actions speak louder the.. words One trial
of Heurich's beer will tell you more of their
superiority than all we can write Maerzen and
Senate the prize medal beers of the Paris
Exposition. Phone GA, Arlington Bottling Co.,
for case OF Henrieh's and find out why these
beers were awarded the prize for purity and ex-
eellence.
The evening times., 1900-10-05
Eyes and Nose Ran water

Eyes md Nose Kan Water.-C G.
Archer of Brewer, Maine, says: ST have had
Catarrh for several years Water would run from
my eyes and nose for days az q time. About four
months ago I was induced 70 try Dr. Agnew's
Catarrhal Powder and since using the wonderful
remedy have rot had an attack ] would not
be without it.'' 1t relieves In ten minutes.
Sold by Edmonds s. Williams, Third Street and
Pennsylvania Avenue--s-
The evening times., 1900-10-05
25c music. I6c.

The music for which music stores
get 25c, embracing all the newest
publications, will be sold tomorrow
for Ice copy, and young lady will
try" any you wish played, on the
-Yyfauo
The evening times., 1900-10-05
Infants coats, Sl.0S.

160 of the daintiest little
white and colored all-wool Eld-
erdown coats for little tots
from 1 to 3 years of age; trim
med with fur-coats which are
worth nearly donble this price.
The evening times., 1900-10-05
Blankets, 40C.

200 pairs Of heavy 10-quarter double
blankets. in tan and grey, with hand
some borders and worth 75c pair, kOc
will be put on sale tomorrow at. -
The evening times., 1900-10-05
P0rtieres. SI.59.

$50 pairs of heavy tapestry portieres.
in all colors and in new patterns;
which sell at s2.25, will be put
on sale tomorrow at the ex- S1 S0
tremely low price of... - j
The evening times., 1900-10-05
REPUBLICANS TN DOUBT
Fear That the Administration Will
Be Repudiated.

A WALL street Mckinley journal
Says That the Corporations Have
ousIy a. They Did in 1S96-Admits
That Bryan May Carry New York.
The evening times., 1900-10-05
Candy special!

f11n a pound tomorrow as
lzAU an introductory special
in our Candy Department, for
marshmallows, vanilla flavor,
and the following candies, all
of which are regular 19c sort:
Peppermint Pas Royal Gum Drops.
tiles Jelly Cubes.
Wintergreen Pas Chocolate Date
tiles Bonbons
Cream Dates. Cream Croquettes.
Cocoa Bonbons. Belmont Bonbous.
Cream Waters, Chocolate Globe
all f1ayors Cream Drops.
Cairo Caramels.
The evening times., 1900-10-05
Linen sale.

Specially reduced prices in linens
tomorrow, made so for a better and
bigger business-no other reason. for
the linens offered are the best.
7-sc each for honey-eornb I'm
bleached towels
&c for all linen red border napkins.
3 7-Sc for extra heavy twiIled
bleached crash.
22c for silver bleached table linen;
worth 29c
2Sc yard instead of aec, for turkey
red table linen: 60 inches wide and
fast eolors.
3ac yard instead of 5sc for silver
bleached table linen; full two yards
wide and extra heavy.
49c yard for full bleached table dem
ask; yards wide and in excellent de-
signs.
Use yard for bleached Bordey
crash; Sc yard usually
zoe yard for satin damask; two
yards wide: extra fine imported quail
ity which sells usually at 81.
CSC dozen for large size full bleach
ed warranted all linen dinner napkins;
the usual s1.S9 sort.
The evening times., 1900-10-05
Lace curtains. 98c.

300 pairs of handsome Nottingham
lace curtains, in very effective pat
terms; the regular values which
sell for $3.50 pair tomorrow OQC
The evening times., 1900-10-05
Corset safe===75c

tomorrow for such corsets of
such welI-known makes as "W.
B." r. & c., G. B., and
"Globe'-long, short, and me-
dunn lengths; in grey, black,
and white; straight front, bias
gore, and short hip.
The evening times., 1900-10-05

HaH tomorrow for misses AMI
nut children's felt fats. in all
W colors, rs well as black;
which are being sold IN other stores
for as much as sec.
The evening times., 1900-10-05

10000 ladies', mems, and ehiIdren's
handkerch1efs were put on sale last
Monday, the first day Of the Opening,
and there are only enough left for
selling tomorrow All of them are Ice
handkerchiefs-henc at sc they are
very cheap.
The evening times., 1900-10-05

A great undersklft treat IS N
store for YOU tomorrow when
we put on sale this lot of mer-
cerized underskirts in black
and colors, which are equal in
appearance to any silk skirt
you can buy. All these have
pleated fiounces; are trimmed
with narrow ruffies and deep
corded fiounces, and are worth
up to 81
The evening times., 1900-10-05
39c for mems shirts

Mems white unlaun-
dered shirts-made of
Homestead Mills muslin,
with feiled seams; patent
coliar-button shields and
are re-enforced back and
front. This is our regu-
lar soc shirt-reduced to
39c for tomorrow as a
special bargaia.
The evening times., 1900-10-05

235 pairs of the real kid
gloves-all samples of a lead
ing glove maker-will be ready
for selling tomorrow and you
get them at Ate pair. Are in
every stylish shade and have
the new stitching on backs. 1t
will pay you to buy two pairs
of these gloves, being 81 and
S1.25 gloves offered at 47c pair.
The evening times., 1900-10-05
Five ninety=eight

znH tomorrow for special lot of
IGt ladies' and misses trimmed
" sailors. in black. grey, and cas-
tor, which are the same as are selling
at 8 dollar elsewhere.
The evening times., 1900-10-05

GH 90 tomorrow for a special lot
EH Of ladies'. misses, and
VOsOO childrens s trimmed hats
and bonnets, which we have prepared
for the occasion; trimmed with vel
vet. ribbon, ostrich tips, wings,
aigrettes, &C., which are worth fully
$6.9S.
The evening times., 1900-10-05
Sale of Mems Furnishings.
3oC for nightsfiirts
5f3-5f5 Seventh Street.

of muslin and OF domet
fannel-some plain and
some fancy trimmed-52
inches long and made
with feiled seams A
nightshirt which is sold
by every furnishings store
in town at 75c-and our
price tomorrow-39c-is
only for the day.
The evening times., 1900-10-05

for men-winter weight
fleece lined-made of
Egyptian cotton = silk
bound necks-drawers to
match-sizes 81 to 44-
Jaeger and silver grey.
Instead of S1-and they
are cut only as a bargain
Offering for tomorrow.
Evening star., 1900-06-30

stork" "e
But he does not at all resemble a stork.
ooJected several voices.
!hey say you do not resemble a stork."
explained the Interpreter
On: thanks! But i was Joking Don't
Som Cretans understand joker"
he say. he is Joking and he fears We
90 not understand q joke
II Is joke. my children" cried the de-
march: IAN American Joke. and it Is the
wnereupon he smote the table with his
mighty palm and burst into roar Of
Clyinpian laughter. The constituency
looked on In silent Gmazemept
laugh; you donkeysI' cried the Do
nierch Laugh. l command you. Are we
uhcivilized like the Turks?" And he
STROBE threateningly toward the group,
which broke in all directions and darted
Tor cover. They laughed. however. long
ana conscientiously at first. and ere they
had ceased genuine ring orept into their
ed curtis to his temporary residence. On
.ne way shockheaded boys looked out at
him from over ruined walls OF adobe and
cotolestones and. pointing their fingers.
cFed. Ihere goes the stork.' and gi-ly
peeIed from behind doors or pushing their
blooming faces through screens of trellised
VINE giggled How are you, Mr.. Stork?"
Curtis name was seldom asked in the
mountains of Crete. He was known and IL
to this day. as Kurios Pelargos-Mr. Stork.
AS soon as opportunity presented he made
a new head in his note book and entered
the following ohserva ion:
character OF the modern Cretans. ].
extraordinary sense Of humor"
(To be continued.