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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-11
WHAT BAD ROADS COST.
. Corps Of Experts of the Depart
Ment of Agriculture.

We are now passing through one Of
he two periods OF the year when the
country roads problem forces itself
prominently to the front and becomes
, living issue with everyone who has
not paved streets and improved side
IN the union in which the question can
be ignored, for there is no state in
which the country roads in the open
Ing Of spring and the beginning Of win
ter are in reasonably passable condi-
tion. Agricultural interests every
where are the heaviest sufferers from
the wretched conditions Of the coun-
try roads. Just how much they have
suffered from this cause they have
never been able to estimate. Had they
had any conception of the extent OF
their losses, it is probable they would
have exerted themselves long ago to
bring about radical change and
would have supplied themselves with
good roads irrespective of the first
cost of the work. which is decidedly
the heaviest portion OF II.
What they have failed to do for
themselves in the matter of estimates
the agricultural department has ac-
complished for them. 1t set n corps
of experts to ascertain the actual con.
ditions and to estimate the direct
losses suffered by the farming COM
munities through the lack of perma-
nent country highways easily passable
at all seasons of the year and in all
conditions of the weather. These ex-
perts have estimated that it costs
$946, 900 a year to haul the farm
products of the United States from
the farms To points of rail or water
shipment. This is far in excess of the
freight charges levied by the trans.
portation companies. and the experts
say the amount might be reduced two
thirds if every section of country were
furnished with good roads. The ex.
perts further estimate that the value
of the country's farms and farm prop
erty would be enhanced by 100000 000,-
900 by the construction of permanent
highways through every county and
township in the United States.
According to the estimates of these
experts the average wagon haul from
farm to point of shipment is from 81
to 60 miles, and the cost per wagon
load is $l.S9 in the northern and east
ern states. In the prairie and the
southern states the average haul is So
miles and the cost per wagon load is
1872. The average cost of hauling
farm products from the farms to the
point of shipment over the entire
United States is 25 cents per ton per
mile. The railroads charge less than
half a cent per mile per ton for haul
ing these products to market, or about
one-fiftieth the amount it costs the
farmers themselves to deliver the
goods to the railways. These figures
show how extremely shortsighted the
agricultural communities are in per-
mitting their highways to remain as
they are at present. The difference in
the cost of improving the country
roads and of hauling over them as they
are. il saved, as it might very weu be.
would make them rich in a very few
years.-Chicago Evening Post.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-11

Postal authorities in Washington
are worrying over the case Of man
who advert!ses to cure deafness with
out fail for certain sum. TO those
who send the required amount the
advertiser sends 1000 pills, with dircc-
tions to take not more than one day,
guaranteeing cure when al the pulls
have been used. As the truth or other
wise of this claim cannot be deter
mined for about 5ts years. the author
tiles do not know what course to take.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-11

Flavel Danforth, a citizen of Spring
field, o., is sworn foe of tobacco in
all its forms. When he went To vote
at the recent election he found the
polling place filed with tobacco smoke
of many flavors. He refused 10 vote
until the judges and clerks stopped
smoking and the place was aired. The
precinct election officers did not care
to lay down their campaign cigars.
there was no way to compel them.
and SO Mr.. Danforth disfranchised
himself and refused To vote.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-11

The chief chemist of the depart
ment of agriculture has been making
a close study of the connection be-
tween typhoid and other germ dis
eases and the consumption of raw
vegetables. He now announces that
the prevalence of such diseases at
certain seasons of the year may often
be traced to the eating of raw vege-
tables grown near cities, on land fer
tilted by refuse from sewers and by
other city offal. He considers this
danger important enough to warrant
either the sterilization of such fer
tilizers by oil of vitriol, or the ster-
ilization of the raw vegetables by
washing them in tartaric acid and
rinsing in pure water. A three per
cent. solution of tartaric acid will
kill disease germs, and even if a lit
tie of the substance should remain
after rinsing it is neither unpleasant
to the taste nor injurious to the
health. In fact, it is found in consid-
cradle quantity in grapes.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-11
Good Rcsui,. Of Awi,.,,o,,

The constant agitation for good
roads is slowly but surely having its
effect upon legislatures, national and
state. Congressman. who formerly
took no interest in the subject. now
lend a ready ear vhen Me matter h
under discussion,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-11
DR. HAYNES.

The Great Germans
improved Double Extract of Sarsa-
parla and Celery Compound Red
Glover. Beef and l. Vegetables,
Roots and Herbs. mo Minerals }
contains DOUBLE the Curatives OF
nnv one dollar MedcIne in the mar
ket and lasts rWIC" as long. The
greatest Remedy o. the Age, killing
all GERMS, destroyed all MICRO
BES and a sulc and certain cure
ior KID NEI aud LIVER dlsases,
Rheumatism, Nervousness, Dyspe
psia. Malaria. Constipation, Sick
Headache and all Complaints aliS-
ing from impure blood. Regular
puce Sl.0o per bottle IL o., but in
order TO get It introduced in this sec
tion We will sell at 20 cents per bot
tie or { bottles for $50 until turth-
er notice. DO not wait, order now
if YOU are ailing.
Tie above medicine is used in EN-
ERY HOSPITAL and Ivy all the
LEADING PHYSICIANS in the
world today, and highly enuorsed
by all. Address,
NOhAllk REMEDY co.
April 2it, RoNE.N \.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-11

One Of the most striking features Of
modern American life is the accumu.
A.s.- lation Of immense
fortunes in the
hands Of individu-
ais. In place of the millionaire we
have that awkwardiy named but
potent parsonage, the "multinillion-
aire." 1t is not surprising. observes
Youths Companion, that his Develop
nent is regarded with some concern.
Great wealth is great power; and IL
makes . vast difference to the com.
munity whetherit Is used for the pub
lie good O wholly for selRsh ends.
One thing at least may be said by way
of relieving solicitude upon this mat.
Ter: that II Americans have acquired
the art of getting great fortunes, not
few Of them have learned to give
generously from thei1 abundance.
The American endowments of col.
leges, libraries, hospitals and other in
stitutions for the material, intellectu.
al and moral Improvement Of the peo-
pie mount up every year to a total
which amazes observers in othercoun-
tries, where such enterprises grow
more slowly. Mr.. Andrew Carnegie,
who holds to the principle that it is a
disgrace for n man to die rich, signal.
lied his recent retirement from active
business by creating fund of ST, ,OOO,-
900 for the benefit of his former work
men. The income of one-fifth is to be
devoted to the support of libraries
which he had esta blished among them.
The income OF the remainder is to be
used for aiding the injured, pensioning
the aged, and relieving the families of
those who are killed by accidents. Mr..
Carnegie did not make this gift as an
act of charity. In his letter announo-
ing it, he described it as a recognition
"of the deep debt which he owed to the
workmen who had contributed to his
success This is form of de BIT which,
unhappily, not all successful business
men and industrial leaders recognize;
but just so far as it is acknowledged
and frankly met, as in Mr.. Carnegie's
gift, social problems are greatly Sim
plifed.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-11

"The thief thoroughly ransacked
the house." said Hutchinson (Kan.)
paper. but failed to find anything of
value" And the next day the lady
came furiously into the Office and
told the editor that she had as many
things of value in her house as any
body!
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-11

The parents of Gen. Funston were
much annoyed few days ago on re-
ceiving from n New York paper n re-
quest for a signed statement regard
ing the life of their son, with anec-
dotes of his baby and boyhood days.
They speak of the request as imper-
tinent.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-11

ms church advertisement recently
appeared in the Worcester Mass
ualette: why go to Grace church:
l. rure, warm air. 2. Soul soothing
singing. 3. Heart healing praying. A..
A'ie lifting preaching. 5. Glad-to-see-
you people. Hold up, friend. I'm 60
ing"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-11

''The American soldiers, in physique
and intelligence, are superior 90 any
other troops in the world" said Lieut..
Col. Lee. of the British army, to an
astonished house of commons recent
ly. The speaker was military attache
of the British embassy at Washington
during the war with Spain, and ac-
companied our troops to Cuba. As
close student of military affairs, he
was familiar with the personnel Of
the armies of the world, and was dis
posed to think the British soldier Sec
ond to no other. His Cuban expert
ences led him to hold and his candor
impelled him to utter the compliment
above quoted. Our soldiers in China,
serving side by side with the best
European troops, have been out
classed by none in discipline, self-con-
troll and courageous devotion to duty.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-11

ANTED-TRUSTWOR MEN AND WO.
boa Sn 20 travel and advertise for old established
yo,, ome oi solid financial standing Salary $3.50 q
wv wv anu expenses, all payable In cash No can
sSIi, hG X required. Give references and enclose
''"'ger' 3oo Caxton Bldg, Chicago. 4-ls l6t.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-11
STONE-PICKING FORK.
For Removing Small stones from
Garden Plots and Field This
Device Has No Superior.

Where small stones are very thick
upon the ground the work of remov-
ing them can be made easier and more
expeditions by the homemade fork
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-11

A revolutionary war claim for $500.
the special value Of which was $46.09,
contracted under the act of 1879, has
just been liquidated by the treasury
The interest and prin-
cipal amounted to $12, 2,9O6.2O.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-11

some Connecticut iron foundrymen
nave struck because the foreman in.
sisted on being addressed as "Mis.
" "r The king Of England is not
'ne only man who has troubles about
'aa''ers of public formality.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-11

There are in this country over 200
manufacturing plants producing hats
and caps for men and boys. The hat
factories give employment to $4,000
persons, who turn out finished
product valued at $25 5,OOO, 900 annually.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-11

The great brood of the seventeen
years locust, according to Prof. p. r.
Uhler, provost of the Peabody insti-
tute, Baltimore, will reappear next
year in most parts of Maryland north
of the PatuXent river. Great swarms
OF this species may be expected in
1902 between the latter part of May
and the early part of July.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-11

Four sisters, according to the Sa-
lima (Kan.) Union, registered from
one ward at the city clerks Office,
presenting themselves separately.
Zach gave her age as FL
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-11

Upon two points the prophet bland
HIS critics may defy;
II will be cold In winter, and
Much warmer IN July.
-Washington Star.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-11

Providence Or. ~ woman sued
.er employer for $1,000 as payment
'or TWO kisses which he stole from
aer' The judge awarded her only ten
uollars. Nothing was said about the
'nlei returning the stolen goods.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-11
RUPTURE

Write TO the MOHAWK REMEDY CO. Rome,
y. Y, and they W i'll tell you how YOU can cure
your RlPru kE or HhRNlA and the ONLY
WAY they can possibly bc CtRkn Free OF
chnrye-u will ensi you hut one cent, nont
wait. YOU will never regret it April Is al
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-11

The life of the hacienda is one OF
the characteristics down there; a. il
used TO be in old plantation days,
everything is grown or made on the
farm. There is fine specimen of one
not far from Chapala belonging TO a
rich Mexican. Tho house rambles
around three courtyards or patios and
the stairway is on the first inn.r
court outside the house. Al, the
rooms are on different levels, with .
step or two from one TO another.
long galleries run around each patio.
flose to the house. almost in the gar
don, IN lovely old church l2s ycArs
old. Il Is small and picturesque.
Great pink oleanders like large
bouquets on tho low gray adobe Will
make bit of color for IN artist. On
this hacienda they have = mill run by
machinery. 20 that the -four leaves in
NAs sacks and 10 taken down TO the
ears by light tram drawn BY maleA
.Chlcago Chronicle. -. -,-'
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-11

Inc Practical Farmer one of the best
arm papers published, issued weekly,
Msl'oO year. The year book contains
w pages in which theee Is fund OF in.
formation that is useful to the farmer.
Tue price OF this book alone is so cents.
and the Year Book foroniy $I.65.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-11
The Promoter.

Johnnic-raw, what's = promoterc
Paw-l,'s a fellow who hasn't any
money and who is looking around for
some ono who ohas.-Syraease Herald.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-11

The Floorwalker - Maggie, that's
about the twentieth girl I've seen
YOU whispering 70 this morning.
What are you telling them all?
Maggie--oh, it's secret, sir!-
Yopkers Statesman.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-11
IN COMBINATION WITH THE POST.

We give below some clubbing
combinations with the Posi-. The
rates quoted are very low.
The New York Tri-Weekly Tri-
bure and the Middleburg PosT, one
year, paid in advance, only $1.75.
The Tri.weekiy is published Monday,
Wednesday and Friday, reaches a large
proportion OF subscribers on date OF
issue and each edition is a thoroughly
snp-to-date daily family newspaper for
busy people.
The New York Weekly Tribune
and the Middleburg Posi-, one year,
paid in advance, only $1.25
The Weekly Tribune Is published on
Thursday, and gives all important news
of nation and world. the most reliable
market reports, unexceled agricultural
department., reliable general informa-
hon and choice and entertaining mis-
!Selany. It's the peoples paper" for
The entire United States, u national fam
ly paper Tor farmers and villagers.
The New York Tri-Weekly World
and the Middleburg Posi-, one year,
plid in advance, only $1.65.
The Tri-Weckly World comes three
times week, is filed with the latest
news of the country and is well worth
the price asked for it.
The Practical Farmer, one year,
and the Middleburg Posi-, one year,
paid in advance, $3.50. Both of
the above papers and the Practical
Farmer Year Book and Agricu!-
tnral Almanac for 1900, paid in
advance, only Sl.65.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-11
PENNSYLVANIA RAllR0A0.
Sunbury 4 Lewistown Division.
In effect March l8, 1900.

Train leaves Suubury S 30 D m, ar
rlves at Sehnssrove 5 As p m
Leaves Selinsgrove 6:00p. NJ, arrives
at Sunbury 6:I5 p. IN.
rrains leave Lewi.town Junction
,as IN, 10 - ~. Ito o u, ,l3ap m :sp N, : 07p
m IL % IN for Altoona, Pittsburx and the Wet.
Tor baltimore and Washington SOS m 9 30.
100 30 4 81 10 n IN For Philadelphia md New
York s.. 8 o5, 30 a IN. l % as 4 S3 and lliop
N For Harrisburg lop;n
Philadelphia & Erie R R Division.
NORTHERN cENTRAL RAILWAY
WESTWARD,
rr1In leaves SELF syrove Junction dslly for
sunbdy and West.
sgam IL 5sp IN, m.-.Sunday . Is m,
sBpn.
r,,,ns leave sunbufy daily except Sunday:
iegS IN for Bun alo,l p a m for Erie aud Can.
sISI,I siSs m for Bellefonte Erie and Canandaigua
Sipa m for Lock Haven, Tyrone and the West.
,st lor BuralO, l 10 = IN for Rcileiente Kane
ryrone and CanaBdaigua
si5n m for kenOvO and Elmira
siOp III Tor Williamspolt
.upday - % a N for Buffalo via Emporium,
iSia m Tor Erie, 5 10 a IN for Erie and Canaan
aaigna $50 IN tor Nl.
Sagam SatuT for Lock Haven and
Transport
snam. 955am . 90 and asp IN Tor Wilkes
barrc and Hazelton
Sioa m, 10 10 am, = o5 p IN, 5i5 p m for Shamo-
Kin and Mount Carmel
sunday 9 5J q N for Wilkesbarre
EASTWARD.
Trains leave SelnsgrOvc Junction
lOG "a IN, daily arriving at Philadelphia
,iipm New York 3 50 p III Baltimore II p IN
Washington 10 pm
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-11

Or Hobbs sparagus pills cure all kidney Ills sam.
pie free. Add sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or y. Y.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-02-14
Pryor Creek Schools.

The Pryor Creek schools commenced
the new term last Monday and COM
munication has been received by the
Chieftain from a teacher who COM
pie ins that parents do not send their
children but few days each week
and then condemn the instructors
beca use of the low average of the
scholars The communication urges
the necessity of the scholars COM
menci ing at once If they desire to
keep up in their studies. The only
fault To find with the communication
is that, while it is signed "a Teacher .
the word primary is written "Pry-
mary" an objectionable offense on
the part OF one employed to instruct
children how to spell properly.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-02-14
AND CAME TO VINITA.
He Traded the Horse to Charley
Holly But His Actions Being
Suspicious He Was Arrested
and Jailed-Says That He Will
Confess the Crime.

IraJ. Kellar, young man, was
arrested at l O'Clock today by
Deputy Marshal White for rob
berry.
Kellar has been beating his way
on freight trains all winter, com
ing from Pennsylvania.
Yesterday he stopped at Alton
and during the night stole a val
liable horse, saddle, Winchester
rifle, three pair of shoes, three
suits of clothes, overcoat and a
grip belonging 10 Sam Rule.
Kellar came to town with his
plumber this forenoon and traded
the horse to Charley Holly. His
actions were so suspicious that
Holly and Mr.. Gunter reported
the fact otthe horse trade TO Cap
lain White and Deputy Marshal
Webb. While Mr.. Webb was
tracing the thief about town, he
returned to Gunter's stable and
was arrested.
The young fellow admits his
guilt but turned 10 Holly and
wanted to know how be was ex-
pected to get out Of town on such
a horse as was traded to him.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-02-14
A Eireman,s Close Call.

y n stuck TO my engine, although
every joint ached and every nerve was
racked with pain" writes c. w. Bel
lamy, a locomotive fireman Of Bur-
lington, la, 81 was weak and pale,
without any appetite and all run
down. As l was about TO give up, /
got bottle of Electric Bitters and,
after taking it, / felt as well as l ever
did in my life Weak, sickly, run
down people always gain new life,
strength aud vlgor from their use.
Try them. Satisfaction guaranteed
by Peoples drug store and A. W.
Foreman. Price so cents.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-02-14
GEORGIAN WOMEN.
In Youth There Is Extraordinary
LONELINESS Among Them-Ma-
jority Mature Early.

Are the women of Georgia as beau
tiful as we have always been told /?
When they become matrons, which is
at an early age, they are too stout
and broad in the beam for beauty.
but in their youth, should judge
from glimpses at windows and pass
ing faces, there may well be extraor-
binary loveliness among them-the
loveliness or perfectly chiseled feat
ures true TO the racial type. large
calm dark eyes. firm, fun mouth. ala
baster skin. indigo-blaclS hair-the
precise antithesis OF the piquancy Of
irregular features and nervous tenn
permanent which generally passes for
beauty among ouselves. writes Henry
Norman in Scribner's. These are
women. you feel. whose lips would
whisper passionate love or II times
allowed, sing high the song that sends
their men to battie-whose fingers
would grasp the dagger or fall light
~ across the strings Of the lutte. with
equal aptness. Dagger and war song,
however. are out Of date today.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-02-14
Worthless JeweIry.

A jury in Judge Gill's court returned
verdict for the defendant in the
action brought by Carroll Strouse &
Co., wholesale jewellers, against D. c,
Parker to recover the value OF some
jewelry sold and delivered. Parker
set up the claim that the jewery was
'phony and worthless and that, as he
had sold some OF IL to bis customers
as being good, his business was dam
aged.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-02-14
Warning order.

In the United States Court at Vinita. in the
Northern District of the Indian Territory.
Geo. F. & Ralph Ford, Plaintiff I
VS..
George A Adams and Perry N. ~. ,o,e
Allen. doing business as Geo. -'0' INV
A. Adams Grain Company.
Defendants.
The defendant. George A. Adams Grain
Company. is warned to appear in this court
within thirty days and answer the CON-
plant Of the plaintiff, George +. Ford and
Ralph Ford.
Davenport & Hall. Chas. A. Davidson.
Attorney for plaintiff. Clerk.
d. II. Wilson. T. A. Chandler.
Attorney for non-resi- Deputy.
dent Defendant.
January a. 1900
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-02-14
Be in STYLE.

Don't laugh at fashion; don't dis
courage ambition; don't hinder pro-
gress; try to be affable; look on the
bright side; strive TO be happy; enjoy
lite: keep healthy, which you can do
by using DR.. Caldwell's syrup pepsin
according 10 directions. 1t is an abso-
Lutte cure for constipation, indigestion,
stomach troubles and sick headache.
Peoples drug store. DIV
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-02-14
Revival neetings.

The revival meetings at the Baptist
church arc growing in interest and
last night there was a large attend
ance. DR.. Edwards delivered a
.ouching discourse. The meetings
are conducted by Rev. Patterson, the
pastor. and Evangelist Edwards,
formerly OF Kentucky, and are held
every evening at 7:50 O'Clock.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-02-14
store and Business to Rent.

Store building 20 by 30 feet with "a
foot shed room full length, Monarch
wagon scale, Granery, two cars capac-
ity. Blacksmith shop, Post Office, long
distance phone in building. A good
opportunity for party with some capi-
tol. Address F. II. Wasson, Wasson,
Ind. Ter. l0I-l45
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-02-14

Low prices on barbed wire and nails
at Darrough Hardware Co. DIV