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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01
SOLID EARTH ROADS.
Under Favorable Conditions They
Are the Most Pleasant for Driv.
Ing and Hest for llorses,

Prof. Charles II. Pettee, of the New
Hampshire agricultural college. says:
An earth road is one surfaced with
large per cent. OF earth, which NAV
be sand, clay, hardpan. loan, or a
mixture of some OF these. A very
common idea of an earth road 10 one
surfaced with the natural material
where the road Is built. This de-
scription. though generally ehsrae.
teristic, does not give the true dis.
tinction between these and gravel
ones and may convey an entirely
wrong impression. The true distinc-
ton lies in the predominance OF
earth over rock or the reverse In the
surfacing material. Again. it will be
seen that the gravel road II inter.
mediate between the earth and the
macadam and that there Is NO abso-
lutte line separating the earth from
the gravel or the gravel from the
macadam. The latter statement will
appear evident il we consider that Il
makes no difference whether the
stone for macadam rond has been
prepared by a stone crusher or
broken by the processes of nature
and deposited in gravel banks during
the glacial epoch.
The earth road. under favorable
conditions Of moisture and repair,
is tho smoothest, most elastic, and
most pleasant for pleasure driving
OF any In existence. 1t is safest for
horses feet and, where tho natural
soil is favorable, is by far tho cheap
est both as regards construction and
repair. On the other hand, II Il ia
an ideal summer road, II is reason
ably sure to be muddy and rough for
perhaps two months in tho spring
as well as during tho following heavy
rains ut other seasons. In short, its
perfection for all seasons Is appar-
emily impossible and it depends upon
constant. though inexpensive, atten.
tion to minute repairs for its favor
able condition during a limited sea-
son.
It thus appears that, II we aim At
Durability. nothing less than q body
OF rock will keep us up out Of the
mud in the spring; that this will
render the surface too dry for com
fort and durability during the sum
mer, and that tho more expensive
and more perfect the surface con-
strueted upon this foundation. the
moro expensive and more dimovlt
the matter of repair. In the city
sprinkling has given greater durabil-
ty and comfort to the macadsm sur
face. and the heavy expense for con-
struction and maintenance can often
be easily borne. In the country these
favorable conditions are usually ab-
sent Some have attempted to hnA IN
the gsavel road tho safe middle
course between tho earth sad the
maesdam They do not. however. sp-
pear to have wholly succeeded.
omoothness, elasticity, freedsm from
dust, low cost and cheapness Of main-
tenance seem to be thus far moro
or less Incompatible with durability
and constancy throughout the year.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01
!.
IMPROVEMENT.
TRAVELLING MAIL BOX.
simPe Device by which an OhiS
Farmer Has His Letters Carried
Across q River

We recently received from the
rural delivery bureau at Washington
II photograph of a travelling mail box
designed and used by Mr.. james Tag.
gart. Delaware county, o., to convey
his mail from his box on the rural
carriers route to his house across a
river. Without this device he would
be obliged to go some distance 70
the bridge to cross the river for hs
mail. AS something like this would
be very convenient for others SINH
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01

OF course, rich men have . right 70
do 40 they please with their money,
and can select their own beneflciarieA
Those who contribute TO the cause of
education do wisely and we'll. But
would It not be wiser and better. sug-
gests the Buffalo Times, II some Of
this vast amount Of money wero ex-
pended in establishing kindergartens
and Fairgrounds for tho children OF
the poor, instead Of lavishing 1t all
upon the "higher education" Of the
sons of the rich?
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01
R.pe Not Good for Horse,

Rape is essentially d sheep feed.
Prof. Shaw, of Minnesota, who intro
duced rape into this country, says
that it is an ideal succulent crop for
sheep, but does not recommend it for
horses and milch cows. If horses
will eat it they should not be per
mitted to pasture on it only for a
short time each day. We doubt if
they will eat it if they can get grass
or hay. If you have some sheep they
will make good gains on rape and
will eat it with avidiy.-Farmers'
Voice. fuL
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01

A Kansas weather prophet named
Kropf made the prediction early in
the spring that the wheat crop would
b practically ruined by drought.
Now that the crops are in such fine
shape and rain has been ebundant,
Mr.. Kropn docs not seek TO excuse
himself. On the contrary, he says:
If there is . good crop shall take
It - . dispsnsation from the Lord
oot 70 talk so much" Kropf has
learned his lesson we'll. It 10 Q
shame that others cannot do the
oane,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01

It 10 reported that the offer OF the
American who promised to give s2s, 900
to any person who would introduce his
daughters into London society has
oeen taken up. II may be expected.
therefore, that within o reasonable
tina the engagement OF two more
American heiresses to titled English
men will be announced. A man who is
sols 70 pay $4,000 for mere introduc-
''on must be able also to secure a
couple Of husbands with titles for his
daughters.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01

larly situated or at n distance from
the road, we wrote to Mr.. Taggart
for particulars and he has replied as
follows:
This mail carrier is designed to
transport the mail across the Olen
tangy river, which at this point is
22s feet wide. 1t is supported by u
No. galvanized wire (A) which Is
maintained at the proper tension by
means of fence ratchet shown at B.
The box IL supported on the wires by
two grooved sash pulNss, ID D). The
strap iron connecting with the box
and pullies. % D), extends on both
sides Of the wire. making it impos-
sibls to get of in transit. The post
(E) on opposite side Of river has IN
iron at the top end bent into the
form shown at F. This iron is H.x3ak
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01

VI sweltering Sabbath, in a little
au'aa In the backwoods, the perspir-
lug minister, instead of preaching a
s sermon, called the attention of
.s o congregation to the figures on the
r.. %ometer. "Just study those fig
ne said. ut ain't half as hot
NV ~ - you'll find It hereafter If you
'a't mend your ways.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01
A Deltcntr Hint

My dear, was just reading a very
interesting article on How 10 En- 10,
an Outing Without lmpedimen,a.'
"Weu?"
"Well. i was wondering. my love, il
it wouldn't be a good idea for me ,o
take my outing alone this time ?"-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
inst Like u strawonrry.
Mr.. Crimsonbeak-Pleas remember
dear, that woman is good deal like
a strawberry.
Mrs. Characterization SO, John?
why, she is all the sweeter from
having plenty OF sunshine in her life.'
-Yonkers Statesman.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01

One Of the officials Of tho Philadel.
phia mint says: "There 10 always Q
scarcity Of pennies in the west and a
superabundance Of them in the east.
Every little while the banks out there
set up hoot and cry for penAiss. but
our banks here are ever glad 70 rid
themselves of their surplusafe in
these coins. II Is difficult 70 so why
such . state Of things should BE-"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01
FashiOn's Decree.

Mrs. Throop-The idea OF your
wanting to 60 to cooking school!
Why, you know how to cook!
Miss Throop-Yes. know; but il
is not so fashionable to know how
to cook already as 1t ia to so to cook.
ing school and learn how TO cook
Brooklyn Eagle.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01

One OF the American consuls in Italy
has discovered that the finest kind of
mscaSoAi produced in that country is
made from American wheat, which ex-
oels for this particular purpose the
wheat Of every other country. The i'm
portancs OF the macaroni industry is
hardly appreciated in the United
States, but It really amounts to grea t
deal and means new and big parke t
for our wheat.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01
OAO e Admire.

Somehow" she said. II never car
sss you without thinking Of truth
ia that so1" he asked. being . fel
low who was always doing some thins
original
"Yss. Truth crushed - earth will
rise egsia. you know"
"But what has that 20 do with me p
"Wsll. you've been thrown down BY
nearly every girl in this town, but
see that you continue 10 come up smil.
ing."-Chioago Rseorl- Herald.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01

Once there was much made of the
idea that q subtreasury should be es-
tabhshed at every crossroads. 1t
came to nothing, but Wisconsin con-
gressman proposes to start steam
laundries at points convenient to
farmers wives. Power, it is said,
could easily be supplied in connection
with the numerous creameries and
cheese factoyie&
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01

Working girls In cities, who have to
swelter through the summer in one
stuffy room, would be fortunate in
deed II rich women generally adopted
. plan which Boston woman is pre-
pairing to put into practice for the
second time. She has IA beautiful home.
and when she went to her country
house last year she offered five girls
the use of the city place, toge ther with
board and the services Of her cooks, for
four dollars = week each. Imagine the
delight, says Youths Companion, with
which they exchanged hall bedrooms
and cheap Restaurants for large, airy
house and . perfectly appointed ia
bic! II think" said one of the girls
at the end Of three months, that this
Is the very first summer in my whole
life that I have fully enjoyed my
SELF" These were girls who would
have resented any kind Of help that
savorsd OF charity" but the gracious
deed that - carefully guarded their
independence and their self-respect
will be . happy. helpful memory all
their lives long. Country folk weuid
say that such an action was "neixh-
oor'y." Perhaps at q higher stage of
civilization people will see the truth
more clearly. and call It simply Chris.
tian.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01

Ihs driver Of an express wagon in
DENVER began the practice about two
!eafs ago Of placing mats under the
'ees OF his horses when they stood. He
was sctuated by feeling Of kindness
:" The animals, but It has brought him
.ooHdersble business, and there is
'a,k OF the local Expressmen's union
.'n0s all members to adopt the prac-
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01
Deuaa t. Mako q Sale.

Book Agsnt-Rers. sir, is Q brand
new edition Of . dictionary which IL
SsinC-
vioAm-I 6sot want any dictionary
Book Ageat-But your children, sir
they surely should have one.
viotim-Have NO childreA-onN q
cat.
Book Agent-Wsll. You may need 1,
to throw At the cat. It's very effective
that way.-N. Y. Tines.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01

81 don't like your heart action" the
doctor said, applying the stethoseope
again. "iou have had some trouble
with angina pectoris."
You're partly right, doctor" sheep
ishly answered the young man, "only
that amt her name."-Tit-Bits
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01

Judge jerks, of the New York su-
preme court, told the law sshooa of
New York university tho other day
that "the man with burrows In his
brow wins against the man with
creases In his trousers every time"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01
Emergency Ability

Women have no originality-no in
ventive genius"
Nonsense; I've seen my stenog-
rapher make memorandum with u
:.atpin on cake of soap when she
had no paper handy."-Chicago Rec
ord-Herald.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01
SAXoHa Of the Truth,

Little Willie-Say, pa, what's the
difference between q genius and a
lunatic?
Pa-If there 10 any difference at all,
my son, the odds are in favor Of the
lunatic. He, at least, Is sure OF his
board and clothes.-Chicago Daily
News.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01

will syphon into the cellay, roq.ir.
ing almost no effort to pump IL up
the few remaining feet.
It 10 . shame to carry water yeas
after yoar from the we'll to tho
house when the water will run itself.
It is more important to save labss
In hoxsework than elsewhere on the
farm, for there is less of strength
indoors.-N. Y. Tribune.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01
Merely an Incident.

"I clutched that child and saved
her from falling off the street car
going at frightful speed"
THAT was fortunate"
"Not for me; the child's mother
berated me for tearing its frock."-
Chicago Record-Herald.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01
Ohip Of the Old Block.

"What a fine head your boy has,"
said an admiring friend.
"Yes," replied the fold father,
"he's chip of the old block--ain't
you. my boy?"
"Yes, father; teacher said yester.
day that I was young blockhead."-
Tit-Rits.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01

A new word inoorporatedinthe Eng
lish language, especially in exposition
literature, is "pergola," which is de-
6ned as ian arbored colonnade."
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01
Town Inproyemsnt.

1--WE have had three cases of ap-
pendicitis in tho last three days."
says a rural exchange. That shows
how the town is improving. All we
could boast few years ago was or
dinary measles."-Atlanta Constitu-
ton.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01
SYPHON FROM WE'LL.
saves Lots Of Work in the Parm
House Where There IL Very
Little Strength to spare.

Most farm houses could have .
rpe from the we'll to the kitchen
sink. saving an enormous amount Of
work. If the well is on higher
ground than the house, the water
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01
Encouraging Him.

IF thought that any girl would
accept me-" casually remarked the
bashful Mr.. Dolyers. I'D propose to.
morrow"
why not this EVENING"" asked Miss
Fosdick. coyly.
Tho affair will take place in about
. month.--Datroit Free Press.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01

There's q small grain Of wisdom
Which runnsth this way:
Men who have herse.ssnss
Know how to say neigh"
philadelphia Record.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01

One Of the weekly papers recently
printed an article on The Ambition
, OF Kings" and it
showed, though
aot apparently
conscious that il had done SO, that
practically the same motives inspire
kings as inspire other people. Among
them are desire for completeness and
Q desire for larger resources. Am
hilton is not simply the infrmity of
noble minds, but 1t II the infirmity-
II M be an infirmity-of all minds.
The question, tnus, Is not whether
man is ambitious, but whether his
ambition is O noble one, and whether
be chooses honorable means to
schieve It. One that strives merely
to be the richest man in his COM
munity must be condemned, not be-
cause he is ambitious, but because
his aim is low and sordid. So it is
with most OF the craving for power.
and practically all the strife for rec
ignition by fashionable society. But
the desire to accomplish things is to
be commended. The man who longs
70 be honestly usefu! to his fellows
Is q good citizen. Even the desire to
excel others in accomplishments, in
professional skill and in general eff
cheney is the prerequisite to social
progress. And back of it all Is that
desire for completeness which is said
to be so powerful with kings. The
man who finishes his work complete
IL, who writes a book as though it
were to be his last and the one by
which he might be judged centuries
hence, who does what he is told to
do and a great deal more, Is an am
Ntious man. The question is one Of
ideals and tendencies. One can hard
ly pursue good ideal with too great
fervor or intensity. To those who
may say that It is hardly necessary
20 preach such q gospel as this to the
men of this generation, it may be an
swered that 1t Is always well to in
sist on the necessity for honest, COM
plete and whole-hearted work. The
corrective to the false ambitions that
We see all about US is not to decry
ambition altogether, but to divert It
into right channels, and to make tho
most out of the energy that flows
from the desire to conquer or excel.
Power Il perhaps the one thing which
most successfully eludss pursuit and
which is most deadly when gained BY
q TOO strenuous effort. This II be-
cause in most such cases It Il desired
for It, own sake or for selfish pur-
poses. Tho men who want to use I
for the general good do not often
struggle greatly for It. The ambition
Of kings 10 simply the ambition Of
humanity on . larger and wider
scale
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01

The bat is harmless animal, and
should be protected because it kills
flies and bugs. ...,,,.. 4
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01
Then ana New,

This 10 Indeed . lsnely wosid,"
Said the widow. with q sigh:
But now she has caught On again,
And she winks her other eye.
-Chicags Daily News.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01

Inc STedt ISSuItS COmo Wnco Pb-
tients are merely subjected TO q SIM
pie and rational
regime whose
chief elements are
pure air, sunlight and abundant nu-
triton under conditions that allow
these factors to exert <hsir influence
to the greatest possible eztsnt. With
the new methods Il 10 no longer neoss-
sary for tho patient 70 seek clmake
Of the kind that has besn supposed 70
possess some specific property ssainst
the disease, aays the Review OF Re-
views. The BENEFITS Erom mild oil.
mates srs now sesA 70 b due chiefly
70 the effects Of che outAssr Me Aa4
tie climate eooourassa Bat whstever
the advantages Of such . cAmate they
are liable 10 b Offset BY che depress-
ing influences that follow sspsss uon
from home and friend. With oonse-
qusnt melancholy. The expense for
the great majority Of ps&Asnts also
bars the way OF tho change. There
fore the most desirable treatment on
the whole 10 thst which keeps tho pa-
tisnts near homo. This u The oonclu-
sion reached BY the author Of ono Of
the most important works on pull
monary tuberculosis, Dr.. 8. A. Knopi
OF New York, who expresses Ms thor
oush disbelief in tho specific curative
quality Of any climote, and therefore
would place sanitarfum whore II
would do the greatest good TO the
grsetestnumber. lie holds tl,AA II IL e.
sential 10 the majority Of tube,culous
TO be treated and CURED In the
same, or nearly the same, climate
where they will have TO 1.-Two and work
After their restoration to health.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01
A recent decision by the supreme

A recent decision by the supreme
sourt of the United States concerning
Queer Ba.k- Prefere nces in
kruptcy is
ruDtcy Decision. s;, ,t;,
like CONSERVATION among merchants.
The bankruptcy act forbids prefer
ences to creditors, requiring any cred
itor who has been preferred to sur
render what he has received If he pro-
poses to prove any claims or receive
any dividends. BY the recent decision
II is established that the receipt Of
money by creditor within four
months OF the time when petition in
bankruptcy il filed by or against the
person making the payment, consti-
tutes q preference. Thus, if \ sells to
b bill of goods amounting to S., 900,
and is paid in cash, and thereupon sells
him another bill Of goods for 81 1000 on
20 days credit. within which time B
goes into bankruptcy, A becomes a
preferred creditor. If he proposes to
claim his $4,000, he must give up his
$4,000. If he wants TO keep his s., 900,
he must give up his $4,000. The fact
that he had no intention of obtaining
. preference, or that his debtor had
NO intention Of giving him one, is i'm
material; the law presumes the inten-
ton from the mere fact Of payment.
1t is suggested that business men
should bestir themselves 10 have con-
gress amend the law so as TO lessen, if
not completely do away with, the Sc
verify Of this provision.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01
A rich farmer who died recently In

"A rich farmer who died recently In
Erie county, Pennsylvania, provided in
n.,.s,. .p, his will for the
fouu alton and
maintenance Of .
library at crossroads, remote from
any village. The building which will
shelter it is designed 80 serve many
other intellectual and social uses. 1t
willcontain kitchen, ,reception-rooms
and hall that may be utilized for lee
lures, entertainments and religious
gatherings. This action 10 hailed by
the New York Independent as indicat-
ing the growth Of a belief that wealth
which has been accumulated In the
country should be used for tho benefit
OF the country. Our grandfathers felt
this more strongly, perhaps, than our
fathers did, or than we have. Rich
farmers-and poor farmers, too-bore
manful parts in establishing the older
colleges When they could not give
money they gave labor. realizing,
doubtless, that The first students at
these colleges would be the lads from
the farms. The farmer Of that earlier
day never dreamed that. because he
was ''12 miles from lemon" he must
forego intellectual stimulus and social
recreation. But the movement toward
the cities and toward the west affe OF ed
seriously many little neighborhoods
which had been centers of wholesome
and vigorous life. Pending the read
justment to changed conditions in the
east, and the success Of tho first
pitched battle with nature in tho west,
il seemed that the farmer must needs
be a man of one idea-to "bold on"
The general demand for rural free de-
livery showed that the evil days are
over for both sections. Tho farmer
knows where he stands. He has leisure
to renew relations with the world, and
he means to do so. The will OF tho
Pennsylvania suggests the spirit in
which to meet the reasonable demands
Of the pc eople In the "outlying regions"
If the farmer cannot 60 to the library,
take the library to him.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-01
Coward!"

Coward muffin! Yer don't tfnk
I'd lift me hand agin me mudder, do
yerT-Chicago American.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-01-17
CRARLESTON'S TRIUMPH.

The board pf naval officers ap-
pointed to consider the removal OF
the naval station from Port Royal
to Charleston has made public It's
report recommending the latter
city, and Charleston Is happy. 1t
was ioregone conclusion that
Port Royal would lose the station.
The diSinterestcd zeal Shown by
Senator TilIman III Charleston, :
behalf will cement the bonds Of
friendship more firmly than ever
between that city and lis erstwhile
foe. Charleston has won the ma
val station, and it is a safe pre-
diciion to say that Tillman has
won rharlestOn.