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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-12-05
TREE THAT TURNS TO STONE,
After Being Cut, the Wood Gradually
Hardens and In . Few Yenrs
PetFines,

Mr.. w. F.. Porter has now discovered
. tree in Mexico, called by the natives
the "chijol," which is Of most re-
markable nature, reports the New
York Herald.
If all that is alleged Of this phenom-
email tree is correct it will some day
revolutionize the stone trade. The
"chijol," or the "stone tree" as Mr..
Porter designates it, is of enormous
proportions, both in circumference
and height. 1t has quite a number of
branches spreading out widely and
carrying leaves of a yellowish- green
color. something like the myrtle.
The wod IL extremely fine and in a
green state is easily worked. and Is
not given to either warping or split
ting.
The wonderful part about IL Is that
after being cut the wood gets grad
ually harder, and in the course Of a
few years it is absolutely petrifed.
whether left in the open air or buried
in the ground.
From this wood houses can be built
that would in few years become COM
pletely freproof and would last o.
though built Of Stone. A. the wood
does not, even in its completely petri-
fed state, change either its color or its
finely grained surface. it offers indeed
great possibilities for new and artis-
tic embellishments IN the style Of our
buildings, both intsriorly and exter-
iorly. besides the advantage Of its be-.
ing freproof.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-12-05
Zen eflta 0f Publicity.

"Take off your coat and vest" said
Holdup Hank. "That's right. Now
your shirt"
"What for?" asked the shiverin3
victim. you've got my SAT. That's
oil the money I have"
81 don't know about that" said
Holdup Hank. "The last man l oper-
ated on had SIT in his pants pockets,
and I got that, but he told the police
men and reporters I'd missed $l04 be
had in his undershirt. l saw it in the
papers next day. l amt takin' no
chances any more. Off with tha1
shirt!"-Chicago Tribune.
Fruits or Experience.
The poet MARBLES, with zeal well meant,
OF the golden apples of sweet content;
And thcse-I mourn the sad declaration--
Are oft but dried apples of resignation,
Puck.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-12-05

apartment house whirl away to the
summer gardens for an ice and q
breath of air. But the girl who owns
set of steps in fee simple or by lease
murmurs mo" to the invitation Of
her caller, drops down on the steps
beside him when he has finished
squeezing the lemons and huns the
honeysuckle song while he Is hunting
Sor the right quotation. After that it
depends on the size of his salary
whether they wait a month or year.
Crafty bachelors who know Of the
porch party seek the chairs on the
lacding, for the man who takes to the
steps is lost. Bores and ineligibles
swallow their root beer in the MAUI
soleum Of the back parlor. An invita-
ton to sit on the steps IS equivalent
to a rating in the family Bradstreet,
and the young man who draws the
golf cushion ranks with the double
AS. Confirmed cynics rail at the
groups in the shadows, chanting
spoon. spoon, spoon" to a certain
popular air as they drift down the
street. But both Romeo of Halsted
street and Romeo Of Drexel boulevard
catch the same disease, and Minnie
O'Connor and Miss Vivian are one in
the knowledge that the porch party
wins a solitaire every time.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-12-05
ESTATE NOTICE.

Noti,s is hereby given that Power OF attorney.
IN fact has been granted by he heirs in the e.
tate OF Conrad tetter, late Of ienm township,
snyder County. Pa deceased, A persons
knowing themselves to be indebted 10 said e.
tate should make immediate payment and those
having q uIms .,uuu>t II shuuIu present. them
duly authenti catcd for settlement
ALLEN =. Sc, iiltISr,
Ntoru'y in fact
Duudorc Pa, ;uur t. 1901
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-12-05
Using his head. And then, as I hope for

raising his head. And then, as hope for
mercy, the woman's cyelids began to hutter
like a loose studdin' sail in light breeze
and her eyes opened. and shc e-';'~i Nth
'em up at league And Tcag .. live
set there swelling up to the si1 Of his
clothes with every second that pa ed.
"'Come here, Bill says he to me, speak.
ing soft as a woman with young baby; is
this her you see in the cabin"
Il crept over and looked at her.
eyes, SIR ! says, though not near SO
pale
At that the woman opened her eyes and
smiled up at league again.
You was a long time coming, Jim she
W pcrcd. II been C-drcamins that /
vs. writing you a letter.
They was married when We got 20 port,
month overdue league lived to be rs,
but his wife was 81 when she died. Some
times I've felt sorry for that poor little
brown-haired ghost that had to wait them
GO long years before it had nhanct to get
again."-N. Y. Sun
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-12-05
POPULAR IN CHICAGO.
Porch Parties OF Two Which Invar-
inbiy Lead to Love-MakinE and
Eventually to the Altar,

"Oh, jack"
That is all the neighbors hear of
the porch party-Chicago's newest,
dearest summer fad. What they see
of it is what the moon chooses to re.
veal, plus the line of carriages and
the strip of carpet to the curb.
From Gross Point to the Indiana
line the front porches Of the city, says
the Chicago American, are proving so
many approaches to the altar of Love.
Cushions, a rug or two, the tardy
moonlight streaming down over the
houses opposite-these are the set
ting and the properties of the comedy.
Maidens whose lot is cast in a fiat or
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-12-05

In rc estate Of David In the ORPHANS
Weaver, late OF Union Court Of Snyder
twp, Snyder Co., Pa, County.
deceased.
The undersigned auditor, appointed by the
Court, to make distribution OF the balance in
the hands OF A. II. Troutman, administrator oi
the estate OF David Weaver, late OF I'm.
ion township, snyder County, Pa, deceased rs
shown by the first and final account Of said I'D
ministraior will sit for the purnose OF his ap-
pointmcnt, at his office, in the borough OF Sc
23rd. 1901. at 10 o'clock A, NJ, ut which time
and place all persons interested in the dlstrbn.
ton Of said balance, or fund are notified 10 nt.
tend and present their claims duly authcn-
ticated, or be dcbarred from coming in on said
fund
HORACE ALLEMAN, Auditor
Oct 3Oth 1901.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-12-05
The Test.

II II easy enough to be pleasant
When life flows by like a song.
But the man worth while is lie one whG
will smile
When everything goes wrong.
Fer the test of the heart is trouble
And It always comes with the years,
And the smile that is worth the praises OF
earth
Is the smile that shines through tears.
1t Is easy enough to be prudent
When nothing tempts you to stray.
When without or within no voice o' sin
Is Turing your soul away.
But It's only negative virtue
Until 1t Is tried by fire,
And the lifo that is worth the honor OF
earth
is the one that resists desire
Horace Parker Chandler, In Washington
Star
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-12-05

wANTED-TRUsTWORB MEN AND WO.
men to travel andadvertise Tor old established
house Of solid financial standing. Salary &7sOa
year and expenses, oil payable In cash. No can.
self.addressed stamped envelope. Addre
Manager. 355 Caxton Bldg, Chicago. ISL
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-12-05

WANTED-SEvERAL PERSONS of CHAR.
this county Iequiisd) to repie.ent and adver.
tise old established wealthy business house OF
solid financial standing. salary SEQ weekly
with expenses additional, all payable in cash
each Wednesday direct fiom head offices
Horse and carriage furnshed, when necessary.
References Enclose self addressed stamped
envelope. Manager, :l6 Canton Building, Chi.
caRO. g-l2.l6t
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-12-05

WANTED.-Capable, reliable person In every
county 70 represent large company Of solid
financial reputation; 1885 salary per year, pay.
able weekly; e3 per day absolutely sure and oil
expenses straight. bona fde, definite salary
no commission; salary paid each Saturday and
expense money advanced each week. STAND
ARD HOUSE. 83+ Dearborn St.. Chicago. S7.l6
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-12-05
A nMlNiSTRATGRS, NOTIlE

Il tiers Of kdmi inistration in the estate 'of
Andrew Trutt, late OF Monroe township, SnN
der ounty. Ia, deceased, having been granted
Ia the undersigned. all persons knowing them
solves indebted to said estate are requested TO
make immediate payment, while those ha 'ing
claims pg inst the said estate will present then,
duly authenticated To the undersigned.
SAMUEL " TkUIT,
JAMES ID. WERTZ, Administrators.
Oct :, 1891.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-12-05
Why Some Men Fail.

Why Some Men Fail.
MY song is this: Why some men miss.
In life. their chosen goal
They seek to fill. with half the will.
A plan that needs the whole
They sow the seed on mount and mead.
And walt to see II spread;
While, half concerned, they leave, un
turned.
The clod upon its head.
They waste In play the light of day,
knowing that there will come,
Al even-fall, the welcome call
To eat the unearned Crumb
Thus down the tide OF l!fe they glide.
In poverty and pain,
Leaving undone, from sun to sun.
The things that lead to 81 T..
But when th- las- lore hop. .. past,
No more TO Ia li 30. I
And all Is lost-,h,N "...I. .... est
or doing tElL,s Hd..N..
edwin I. Jon,s. ~ su,..,>
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-12-05

Under Some Circum-tances.
"Do you believe woman's testi-
mony in court is reliable ?"
"Well, / don't know. 1t might be IL
there wasn't another woman IN the
case."-Chicago Times-Herald.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-12-05
A DMINlSTRATORs NOTICE Let.

IA terS OF Administration III th'
estate Of Henry Maggie late Of W. Perry twp
Snyder county, Pa, decd, having been granted
to the undersigned all persons knowing them
selves indct ted to said estate are requested to
ma Ike immediate payment. while those having
Claims will present them duly authenticated TO
the undersigned.
j. =. NAUGLE. Administrator.
hlinc. Pa, Aug. 10, 1901
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-12-05
LEGAL ADVERTISING

4 DMlNlSTRATORS $ NOTICE let
hter ol Administration int h e
estate OF iona han ricIi art late Ui Wdshii gtun
twp, Snyder Co, Pa, deed, LaNing been grorl, Il
20 the undersigned, all person knowing then,
elves indebted To said estate dre requested /,
make immediate payLl. mt, while those Ia my
Claims will prcscrt then duly authenticate l.
tins undersigned
JOHN W BlCkHAkT.
KrCDmcr, Pa, oct. u, l9Ul. Administrator.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-12-05

WIDOWS' APPRAISER ENTS.-NOtice IS here
w by given that the following Widows Ap.
praisements under the $500 law have been flied
with the Clerk Of the Orp lans Court OF Snyder
county for confirmation Dec. 9th. 1901.
No !. Appralsement OF Lucctta Sharer.
widow or william A. Shaiier, late OF Union
Twp. Snyder Co.. Pa. deceased, elected to be
taken under the $500 exemption law.
No.2. AppraIsemcnt Of Mary Fisher. widow
OF Asaph Fisher, late OF Monroe Twp., snyder
Co.. Pa. deceased, elected to be taken under
the $500 exemption law.
No. g. Appraisement of Barbara Fisher. widow
OF Adam J. Fisher, late OF Penn Twp., snyder
Co Pa. deceased. elected to be taken und, the
f30OexemptiOn law.
POthOnOiRry's Accounts
The following account Will he presented for
confirmation Oh Monday. December 9th. 1901.
The first and final account OF ]. j. Shrnder.
Guardian and Committee Of the person aid rs.
tate OF John Meyer, a lunatic pensioner Of the
us. Government.
q. M. sHINDEL, Clerk
Middleburg, Pa, Nov. 9th. 1901.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-12-05

Hunaa lneonsisteney.
1.-THE world is too much with us!"
We Quoth with weary sigh
Then. when we're not invited,
We sadly wonder why.
-spnCk
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-12-05
Repairing
Neatly
Done

Never thought of such a
sign for a medicine did you
Well, its a good sign for
SCOTS Emulsion. The body
has to be repaired like other
things and SCOTS Emulsion is
the medicine that does it.
These poor bodies wear out
from worry, from over-work,
from disease. They get thin
and weak. Some of the new
ones are not we'll made-and
all of the old ones are racked
from long usage.
SCOTS Emulsion flXeS all
kinds. 1t does the work both
inside and out. 1t makes soft
bones hard, thin blood red,
weak lungs strong, hollow
places full. Only the best ma.
terials are used in the patching
and the patches don't show
through the glow of health.
No one has to wait his turn.
You can do it yourself-you
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-12-05

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our HEADACHE and PAIN TABLETS. We
trust you and give elegant premiums or cash.
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Dept. IS. BRIDGEPORT RkMEDY Co,
l03l-5t, Bridgeport, CT.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-01-16
Sheep Herder Murdered.

A dead sheep herder was found near Hildenbrandt's ranch on Thurs, day afternoon. The arms, legs and body were riddled with bullets. There were four in the body, any one of which would have caused death. The man was a Yaqui Indian and had been in the employ of well known sheep man named McCracken. He with another herder visited Hilton brandt's place on Tuesday and left there with supply of whiskey after which nothing was seen of them until this dead body was found, on Thurs day afternoon. When found it was frozen stiff. The remains were brought to Prescott last night. That he was murdered is evident but whether by his companion or not is only surmise although nothing has been seen or heard of the latter, while the sheep they had been guarding have been scattered.
 In the pockets of the dead man S2.65 in silver and a pocket knife were found. He has the appearance of be- ing about thirty five years old, and was tall, muscular man.
 An examination of the body was made today by Dr. McNally for the purpose of obtaining expert evidence for the territory in case of trial.
 The remains were! buried by Un- dertaker Logan this afternoon.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-01-16
UNCLE SAK'S FINANCES.

The following, taken from the week ly report of the banking house of Henry Clews & O., of New York, gives the financial condition of this country as well as that of many of the European nations, and stands as a stinging rebuke to those who have re- peatedly predicted financial ruin as a result of the policies of the present administration. The figures need no com ment, but show that Uncle Sam starts off the new year and new cen tury with more cash in his pocket and better credit than ever before in the life of the nation:
 "The past years changes affecting the money market may prove to have an important bearing on speculative operations. It is fact not gen erally appreciated that the stock of money in the United States, has increased, in round num- bers, S1S0,OOO,OOO within the last twelve months. Included in this gain is Sll0,400,600 of gold; of which S33,- 600,O00 has gone into the treasury and S76, ,S00,000 into general circula- The change in the basis of the ncte issues of the national banks has caused an expansion in that form of currency from S246, 100000 on January i, 1900, to S332, 100000 on the 1st of Decem- Der last, ,-an increase of S6,000,000- so that the bank circulation is now only S34,000,0O0 below the highest volume ever reached. It is also fact to be kept in view that a strong effort Is likely to be made in the new con gress to afford increased elastisity to this form of money. On the other hand, the low stocks of gold in the European banks may have a tendency to draw the yellow metal from its un- precedented hoards on this side the Atlantic and to force the return of our securities from London and Germany. Russia has lost S75,OOQOOO of gold since last spring, and the condition of her finances suggests a probability of still further losses. The reserves in the Bank of England and the Reichs- bank are also exceptionally low. It is some offset, however, against these aspects of the European banking sit uation that the Bank of France has increased its stock of gold S95, 100000 within the past year."
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-01-16
News, Notes and Comments.

Dr. W. Swain, secretary of the Kan sas board of health, has issued bull letin in which he says there are 262 cases of small pox in the state.
 The war office in London has issued list of casualties during the war in South Africa, which shows that the total deaths were 604 of officers and 1 ,554 men. In addition to this four officers and 242 men died of wounds or diseases after returning home.
 Maria, wife of Matthias surnamed ! Tomassi, of Unionport, New York has had four children within year, and three of them came together.
 | A shortage of S2OO,OOO has been discovered at the national treasury of Mexico. The discovery was made after the death of Salvador Zapata, paymaster of the department of f. nance.
 A dispatch from Puerto Real, near Cadiz, where Admiral Cervera is lying i'll, says his condition has grown worse and recovery is almost hopeless.
 In response to the suggestion from Colonial Secretary Chamberlain that more troops from the colonies would be acceptable for service in South Africa 1000 men have volunteered at Victoria, 600 in South Australia and 2000 in New Zealand. These men have signified their desire to serve against the Boer.
 A Colorado Springs dispatch of January 10th, says: The strike of woodworkers employed in the mills of this city, which went into effect this morning upon the refusal of the mill owners to grant the request for an eight hour day at the same rate of pay heretofore received, has ended. It resulted in a victory for the mem bers of Woodworker' union No. 99.
 Kitchener has made the following report to the London war office from Pretoria: "On night of January 7th Boers made simultaneous attacks on our posts at Belfas, Wonderfontein, Noodegacht and Wildefontein. An intense fog prevailed and under its cover the Boers crept up close to our position and a heavy fire continued until $40 a. m., when they were driven off. One officer was killed and three wounded. Twenty men were killed and fifty-nine wounded. Loss of Boers was heavy, twenty-four dead being counted. Convoy taking sup plies to Gordon't brigade, north of Krugersdorp was attacked on Tues day. The Boers were driven off leaving eleven dead on the field. Our casualties were four slightly wound ed"
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-01-16
Threatened the Mayors Life.

Mayor A. A. Ames, of Minneapolis who has earned the hatred of expo licemen and detectives by making practically clean sweep of the DO lice department, walks the streets there now armed and ready for con hict.
 The mayor received warning from several aldermen who are his personal friends that his life was in danger. The names of several ex-policemen and detectives were cited as those who had threatened to kill Ames at the first opportunity.
 "I am aware of the conditions" :" said Mayor Ames. 'It has been my duty to sweep out a corrupt gang which has been for many years prac- tically in control of headquarters. I have done my duty and may meet with reward in the shape of cold lead as has been threatened, but I will make the statement in advance of such contingency, that any man who desires to go gunning for me will find me read y to defend myself.
 Il have no fear whatever of these people. I never knew of a threaten ing man who would shoOot. Such methods on the part of the dis gruntled outfit will have no effect on my policy, except, perhaps, to stiffen if '"
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-01-16
A New Store.

One of the prettieSt stores that ha: ever been opened in the city has just thrown open its doors and wants the public to call, inspect, ask questions and if suited to make their purchases there, is that of Barthell X Stocks, in the new Lawler building just oppos- ite the post office.
 The store room itself has been ar ranged to suit every convenience and to show off the stock to the best ad- vantage and is an ideal location. \ large display window at the right of | of the entrance has been handsomely and tastily decorated with an endless variety of gents furnishings, of which the stock is composed. These gen tlemen intend to make a speciality of all the latest and best furnishings, and, have a standing order with sev- eral large eastern firms that as soon as any new thing in their line appears to send them an invoice of them at once without further order. Thus they propose to keep in the very front rank of fashion and their customers can always rest assureI that they will have all the latest notions to pick from.
 Messrs Barthell & Stocks are both we'll known and well liked young gen tlemen, having lived here for years, while they have as an able assistant w. J. Craft, who is also well and ia vorably known by many of our peo- pie and who has had many years ex- perience in that special line of work.
 While they do not carry ready made clothing they are agents for A. E. Anderson, the great Chicago tailoring company, and have very large line of samples to select from and can take your measure for anything In the clothing line.
 The Journal-miner welcomes this new and enterprising firm to the ranks of our merchants and hopes for them unlimited success.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-01-16
Business in the Senate.

In the senate on Friday the com mittee on census favorably reported the house reapportionmerG bill. Tel ler's resolution for printing the Fili- pino appeal went over till Monday, The army reorganization bill was then taken up. 4 motion by Hoar, pro viding that no further military force shall be used in the Philippines ex- cept such as may be necessary to keep order in places now peaceable, occupied by the UniteI States, was tabled by d vote of 32 to l9. Petit grew's amendment providing one third of the appointments to com mission ranks in the regular army be made from officers of volunteer army was defeated by vote of B to l6.