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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-08-07
CRANBERRY FLOWERS.
Beauties Of . BoG BlOe.Om with
which Hut Few os Us Are
Familiar,

One Of the daintiest of wild flowers
Of June is the blossom Of that time
honored concomitant of roast turkey,
the cranberry. While, however. ev-
erybody knows the berry. few are ac-
quainted with the flower, for the peat
bogs where is blows in the choice fel-
lowship of the stately pitcher plant
and the golden club, and of many .
rare orchid, are quite remote from
the beaten paths of travel, says Coun-
try Life in America.
The cranberry plant is small.
slender, somewhat trailing shrub.
with the ncatest of evergreen leaves.
from amid which n few threadlike
stalks lift their nodding flowers.
When fully expanded the pink lobes
of each corolla are curled back like n
ily's, and from the heart of them
the compressed stamens protrude in
the shape of spear-point or beak.
The imaginative may see in this long
heaked little blossom resemblance
to tiny cranes head, whence some
hard-pressed etymologist has thought
to derive the word cranberry-that
Is, crane-berry.
Those who like to make n place on
the home table for oddities and rari-
ties of the plant world may we'll in
clude in their list for June few
sprays of the cranberry vine in
bloom-the unfamiliar, alert bios
SONS, looking brightly out from their
green bower, being sure to delight all
fower-loving visitors.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-08-07
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INDIANA SCARECROW.
Field to >Frighten Creatures
Bent On Depreciation

In designing the light-throwing ap-
paratus shown in the accompanying
cut Alexander c. Davis, of Lafayette,
Ind, seeks to provide an inexpensive
animated scarecrow, adapted to be
operated by the wind, to flash beams of
sunlight or lamplight over field to
frighten away any bird or animal bent
on depreciation. The device can be
mounted on a post at any convenient
place and serves to frighten hawks,
crows and other birds in the daytime
and owls and rodents ut night. 1t con-
sists of fixed frame Of any desired
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-08-07

In short time the town of Car.
bon, Wyo., once lively little city Of
nearly 1000 population, will disap-
pear from the map. It's days of
prosperity are over. The Union Pa.
cific railroad which owned the land
and operated the coal mines there,
the sole subsistence of the town, has
declared the mines exhausted. The
railroad tracks will be moved and
Carbon will remain six miles from
the main line of the road, deserted
village in desolate country beside
lot of abandoned holes.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-08-07
NICE OLD GENTLEMAN,
Military Affairs, Politics and
the Fine Arts,

The new kings full name is Freder-
ick August George Ludwig Wilhelm
Maximilian Earl Maria Nepomuk Bap-
tist Naxier Cyriakus Romanu.. He
was born at Pillnitz, August 5, 1882, and
IL four years younger than the late
King Albert, who was his brother. He
received thorough military training
and graduated at the Bonn university.
In the German war he commanded
the Second SaSony infantry division.
As commander of tho First Saxon di-
vision he distinguished himself in the
war of 1901. When Albert became
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-08-07
USING THE SMOKER.
CDon Its Proper Manipulation De-
penas the PrOftableness of the
Bees and Hives.

No one should be without bee.
smoker, even if they have but one col
ony of bees. Good manipulation of the
bees and hives depends upon a smoker.
The smoker in your hands when work
ing with the bees always makes you
the master, while without il the bees
are usually boss. The smoker is the
beginners sure guide to success, if he
acquaints himself with the proper use
of it. There are many different styles
and makes of bee-smokers, but they all
answer the purpose very well. a smok-
er will cost all the way from 50 cents
to Sl.so, but the cheapest will let you
out OF many difficulty with the bees.
Fuel TO be used in smokers may con-
Sist OF cotton rags, shavings, but de-
cayed wood that is well dried is per-
haps the best.
The beginner is apt to use the smok-
er too severely at first, and finally en-
perience will teach him to use it spar
insly. 1t is not only useless to smoke
bees too much, but it is damaging to
their best welfare at any time. Oc-
cssionally we find very vindictive
colony that requires severe smoking.
but this is exceptional, and not the
rule by any means. 1t is best to try a
first to handle the colony without
smoke ut all, but if they resist use but
little smoke at first, and in most cases
a very small amount will answer much
better than severe smoking. I have
seen colonies driven into a fighting
mood just because they had received
too much chastising in the way of Sc
we're smoking. There are seasons of
theyear that bees are more gentle than
Mt other times, and while they will al
low themselves to be handled without
making any resistance at all during
the season they are gathering honey
at other times they will promptly re-
bel.
After the close OF the honey season
they become very irritable and usu-
ally smoke must he used to put them
in condition for handling. 1t is best to
modest them as little as possible after
this time. other than see that each col
ony is in proper condition. and all have
Oueens.-A. II. Duff, in Farm. Field and
Fireside.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-08-07
Had No Full Moon.

The month Of February, 1856, was in
one respect the most remarkable in
the worlds history. 1t had no full
moon. January had two full moons,
and 30 had March, but February had
none. Do you realize what a rare
thing in nature it was? 1t had not
occurred since the creation of the
world, and il will not occur again, ac-
cording to the computation of astron.
omers. for Q. 500 600 wears.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-08-07
Value of Salt for sheen.

The value of salt for sheep is shown
by an experiment in France, where
three lots of animals were fed on hay,
straw, potatoes and beans for 124
days. One lot had no salt, one had
half an ounce of salt each day, and the
other had three-fourths of an ounce.
Those that had half an ounce gained
four and half pounds each more than
those which had no salt, and one and
one-quarter pounds more than those
which had more than half an ounce.
The salted sheep clipped one and three
quarters pounds more Of wool and a
better fleece than those that had no
salt, showing better results in the
wool.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-08-07


chief for private secretary and, ac-
cording to contributor to the Satur-
day Evening Post, addressed him thus:
rs the grim destroyer in his con-
ming tower"
1.-The which in his what?" asked the
admiral.
The devourer Of hapless literary
wights-Crowninshield-is he in his
Office"
Not at present" responded the ad-
miral, smilingly. What did you wis h
10 see him about?"
Wanted a picture Of his tremen-
dous highness for publication in
the"
II can tell you who his photographer
is" chuckled the admiral, courteously
writing down an address. but | hap
pen to know that Crowninshield hasn't
any prints of himself on hand Just at
present, the popular clamor for his
particular sty'n Of beauty having cx-
hausted the supply"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-08-07
Buy from n Distance

Those who endeavor to improve
their flocks of poultry by selecting the
most prolific hens from which the
young stock will be produced next year
make no mistake, but there is much
carelessness on the part of some in
the selection OF males. Neighboring
farmers frequently exchange eggs. in
order to add new blood to their flocky.
but they fail to notice that by such
practice, continued during several
years, there is no out cross made.
Every farmer who desires to improve
his flocks should send to some distant
breeder, either for fowls or eggs, and
aim to secure pure-bred stock Of some
kind. This should be done every year.
The result will be fewer cases of dis
eases, more prolific hens and better
quality of poultry for rmarket.-Prairie
Farmer.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-08-07
Saloons Closed on PAYDAY

Tavern in Sweden are closed on Sat
urday, which is pay day, while the
savings banks are kept open until
midnight. This plan induces the work
men TO invest their money where it
will pay them interest. instead of in
alcoholic stimulantS.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-08-07
The Work Of Mount Pelee.

Sea soundings near Martinique show
that in some places where there was
formerly depth of 200 meters the
depth is now in excess of 200.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-08-07
A Rarity In Cn~.

Great excitement was caussd
Gently in Colorado mountain c, e
BY the offering of sirloin steal
Q prize at an entertainment.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-08-07
A Pictes aal Per...

Tattooed on the body of n
who lost his life In the south man
Indies docks recently were a crn "s''
elephant. tombstone. dog. eapls
ures of Punch and Judy. cross ns
and the word love" in large ls,a s'
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-08-07
SETTING BROKEN LEGS.
\ Poultry Operation which Seems
Delicate, But Is Really Easy
TO Perform.

a broken leg of a fine young pure
bred pullet was mended by winding
carefully with surgeons plaster, which
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-08-07

can be bought for few cents per roll
at the drug store. 1t is not the same
as court plaster. Wind closely, the
courses overlapping, but not so tightly
as to stop circulation. The bird was
turned loose at once and received no
further care, but the leg seems as
good as ever after four or five weeks.
ID, II. Bunnell, in Farm and Home.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-08-07
wild Ducks swift Flight.

4 wild duck can fly at speed of 90
miles an hour.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-08-07
ADMIRAL CROwNINSHIELD.

(At Present in Command OF the European
Naval StatIon.)
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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-23
ROBBED DYING NAN.
CHARGE BROUGHT AGAINST a
LEADING LAWYER.

Greenshurg, Pr. July 23-rse eli
max in the alleged robbery Of nearly a
quarter II million dollars IN money
and bonds from venerable Jacob Byers
was reached here this eysning when
william $. Byers, leading lawy err of
the westmOreland county bar and the
Democratic nominee for congress-, wa,
arrested on an information containing
three separate charges, larceny ny
bailos and two Of laroony. The m
formation was made ami sworn TO by
Jacob Byers, the Eeputed owner Of
tho lost bonds and money, aged and
infirm, and who has been unable to
rise for several weeks from waat is
believed to be his deathbed.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-23

The presentation of silver service
to Congressman Charles X. Wheeler
was very nice, and he doubtless ap-
preciated IL. The presentation speech
Of Hon. ollie.'James, the Democratic
nominee for congress, was short but
sweet. and in replying to it Congress.
man Wheeler admitted that he may in
his public utteranoes have said some
things he should have left unsaid,
probably referring TO the Prince
Henry incident. 1t was rather strange
however, that he never said a word
complimentary to his friend James in
return for the many nice things James
said about him.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-23
TO VISIT THE CAR
EDWARD WILL GO TO ST.
PETERSBURG AFTER THE
CORONATION.

New York, July s3-It Is learned
from reliable source that King Ed
ward Will visit the ezsr in the latter
part Of September. cables the Copen-
hagen correspondent Of the New York
American.
Immediately sster the coronation
Queen Alexandria win come TO Dem
mark TO join her sister, the dowsger
Ozarina. the king following about
September = The king and queen
will go to 81. Petersburg. after two
weeks stay in Denmark, sailing on
she royal yacht under escort Of Brit
ish and Russian warship.
Most likely tho dispatch adds, King
Edward will make his Tong expected
visit 20 the ksiser ON his return jour.
ney.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-23
PHILIPPINE APPOINTMENTS
APOSTOLIC DELEGATE AND
ARCHBISHOP OF MANILA AND
THREE NEW BISHOPS TO
BE NAMED.

Rome, July 23-Besides an apos-
tolic delegate for the Philippine Is
lands the Vatican is preparing to ap-
point an archbishop of Manila, who
will probably be Bishop Sebastian
Gebhard Messuior. Swiss. professors
Of canon law AZ the Catholic Univer
sity in Washington since 1890. Three
new Philippine diooeses will DO GRO
ated. Gov. Taft, before starting for
Naples to visit Pompeii and Mount
vesuvius. expressed a desire that the
bishop Of one OF the new dioceses be- a
native Filipino. Major Porter has
started for Paris TO spend a few days
there before returning to Washington.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-23

Vermont has had less tnan It's pro-
portionato khare Of representation In
the cabinet. In 1Si9 Jacob Collamer
nj Vermont was for one year postmas-
ics general. and IN the Harrison adj
ministration. from 1853 10 1891, Red
hold Proctor. now one Of the Vermont
senator's. Was secretary OF war. These
are the two cases Ia which Vermont
bias received recognition in the cabl-
lct. New YORK sun.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-23


II Bill Thorne is fair sample of
the better class of Democrats. Heaven
save the mark Bill is a good nat
ured, witty sort OF a cuss, and he gets
up and tells stale stories to illustrate
some point, gives the boys tafTy all
around, and then punches the enemy
a few times to arouse the prejudices
and passions Of his hearers. This is
politics, and we all understand he
doesn't mean all the bad things he
says about us, but he certainly ought
to have a surgical operstio,, performed
on that grammar of his. Fancy man
of such refinement and education be-
ing lieutenant governor Bill is good
at making stump speeches for the
other "fellers, and like the shoemak.
or, he ought TO stick to his last
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-23

out the majority report was adopted
by vote of ia to SO, which was ex-
peeted, as the combination intended
from the start to seat the Robbins del.
egstion.
The committee on organization re-
ported in favor of making the tempo
rary organization permanent, which
recommendation was ooncurred IN.
The committee on resolutions re-
ported, reafiirming the Kansas City
platform, indorsing sill Democrats from
Jefferson TO Beckhsm. and Endorsed
the lstter's administration, which re-
port was adopted.
An effort was made TO adjourn until
tomorrow, but was lost. One ballot
was taken OF 1915, tn. Dorsey men
throwing their strength 70 White and
Nunn.
The vote was as follows
FIRST BALLOT.
Nunn-Caldwell Z; Grit Snden, s.
Henderson. 10; Hopkins, IA; Living
ston, 8; Union, 6, Webster, lS Total.
SO.
Robbins-Fulton, Z; Graves, "a;
8; McCracken. 10. Total,
81.
Cook-Cnlloway, IL; Christian 10;
Lyon, 3 frigg, g. Total, 43.
white-BsllarJl, .; Carlisle, s; Hen
ierson, 3 +; Hickman, o. Total. 81,
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-23

The city authorities seem TO have a
peculiar idea OF economy and good
business methods After considering
all the bids submitted for fire hose
they contracted to buy At S1.05,
with a guarantee that the hose would
be serviceable for five years, or DO
replaced by new hose. Considering
the fact that 30 cents had previously
been paid for hose that lasted less
than three years, this was considered
fair deal. Some of the members
Of the fire committee, however, got
it into their heads that because it
was reported the company had offered
the hose cheaper to some other places
than here, the said hose was no longer
worth 81 05, and that they had dem
onstrated their ignorance Of hose by
agreeing TO pay that much. A couple
of fires came along and burst what
was left of the 30 cent hose, leaving
the city with practically no hose that
can be used. Now the officials have
proceeded to buy hose without agree
ing ON any price whatever. and il it
isn't low in price It VIII probably be
a cheap grade. But perhaps this is all
that could be reasonably expected from
such excellent business mem
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-23

ID ginning on Wednesday next tho
wi lite pole" stop-sigus arrangement
On the Boston a Northern street rail-
WY VIII 20 into effect. Tho poles arc
ri aced very near together. At first Il
y AS proposed 10 have thom 600 feet
part. bur constant clamors for poles
40 this place and that place have re-
ducod the distances In some cases TO
less than 200 feet apart. II rs ex-
pccted that the system viii gradually
be- introduced on other lines. boston
Globe.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-23

A curious feature 20 travellers IN tho
high roads Of Norway Is the great num-
Der Of gates ubw9rds OF 10000 in tho
whole country which have TO be Open
d. These gates. which either mark
De boundaries OF the farms or separate
the home fields from the waste lands,
constitute considerable inconvenience
aud delay 10 The traveller, who has to
stop his vehicle and get down to open
them.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-23
FROM MURDER TO ARSON.

Lexington, KY, July 93-A re-
port has Just reached here that 'ho
wholesale store of William Jett was
burned last night at Jackson, KY, by
unnown incendiaries Jett is a rela-
tive of Curtis Jett. with whom James
Cockrsll, vino died here today,got into
a shooting ARRAY in the Arlington
hotel Monday week ago at jackson.
The burning of the store puts another
alarming phase on the feud relations.
There is talk here among the aem-
bers Of the party who attended Cock
rell's body 20 this city last night of
going 10 Frankfort and laying the
situation before the governor and ask
ing state Interference.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-23
GAS Ar SfBREE.
STRONG FLOW STRUCK IN
HEART OF TOWN Alta
DEPTH OF 6S
FEET

Sebree, KY, July ga strong flow
of natural gas was struck in the heart
of Sebree yesterday ON the premises Of
the First National bank, at the depth
Of IS feet, while boring for water.
The gas is beneath four foot vein of
coal. Great interest is manifested in
the discovery. II WAS ignited and
burned for several hours.
The bank viii go deeper, hoping to
got greater quantity and to utilize Il
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-23
CROP REPORT.
ooNotroOA SIN KENTUCKY CON
rrx,r,,, 70 BE FAVORABLE.

The weekly o. 'op puiietm ISSUED
under the suspfce. VI ''' Ao"'s INV
weather bureau is oa "' ''' '' W.
follows:
The weather was sune ally dry and
very warm until saturdA. anu un
day, when good showers via, Wv ~, H'"' y
sll portions Of the state. MS WIS
followed by a decided cool VIZ 'un
day night. The rain was vcryN "'',
needed in many localities. and wlss VI
great benefit TO all growing crops
Wheat threshing is abort compile t,H.
The yield is little better than OK,
peoted, being somewhat uore than
half an average crop, and OF very gooda
quality.
Corn is in excellent condision, and
promises large crop.
Tobacco is Doing well in the central
snd north central portions OF the state,
,ut is not making n satisfactory {
growth in the southern and W stern
counties
Oats have been harvested In most
places and goct crop is reported
Hay cutting is ahcut over; q fair c-op ]
has been secured IN good condition
APPLES arr falling badly and will ~
a light crop Peaches are almost y
failure. Black berries are scarce.
Gsrsens have Suffered from drout..7
in the southern and western counties
but arc in fine condition in the north
and east Irish potasoe' are IN splen-
lid condition.
Farm work IL well M
Chinoh bugs are iniuring corn a lit.
he in como localities, bus no serious
insults ae expegted
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-23

Edward Everett Hale will be eighty
year old on the ID Of April. On his
last visit 10 Philadelphia he boarded
crowded broadway car Tor a trip up
town. Alad In a corner rose and po.
litely ohsrod the grand old man his
seat. Dr Hale took II. saying in his
hearty way as he did so. Thank you.
my boz. thark you I'll 10 as much for
you when YOU are eighty n happen
10 be around then"
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-23

Diture factory, Langstaff-
and other concerns, fright
Me city's present plight in
IRE nose, are contemplating
.se of 1000 feet of hose Of
1t seems to be quite a pc
\ of administration that
Die TO furnish their own
icn, especially when they
"a tax rate of $1.55.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-23
OIL STRUCK IN KENTUCKY
MATCH APPLIED. To TEST THE
FIND AND THE WE'LL IS
BURNING FIERCELY.

GainesbcTo,, Toun., Jaly 23--Oil
was struck 40 the sluT luAuing we'll in
Monroe oonnty, Ky, fifteen miles
sbove Celins on Cumberland river,
about ? O'Clock this.morning, gushing
10 n height opsikty feet or moro every
y,vo or three minutes Soon after the
strike the well taok fire, and NJ last
ceonnts was still burning. the flames
Illuminating the who'll country. The
irill was Down Soout go feet when
Ihe strike was, made.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-23

Three Cabinet officers have come
from the congressional district which
the new SECRETARY 90 the Navy repre-
sents-Timothy Pickering, Washing
tons Secretary OF State; Caleb Cush-
ing and now Mr.. aoody. II Is not re-
called that any other congressional dis
trict has been so distinguished.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-23

"Antisoptic states" are the thirs
that the careful. germ-fearing mother
buys. for her children nowadays. They
are made OF some lightweight ma
terial. papier-mache. perhaps. and
there is 20 tomptatioa TO spit on uIs
slate OF even use "A sponge on . A
piece OF cotton flannel is all thlt is
necessary for an erasor.-New HoIl
press.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-23

eper men will tackle most
A Psna, Ill, paper has
ed to Publishing the bible, a
day. and announces that it
Sh 1t all. This will require
longer than most of those
hess expect to live.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-23

ay fiobort rife must 20.
Inst the law to snoot them,
Are shot, scores of them are
= boys and men, every day
y. The danger that turks
i apparently harmless little
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-23

weapons has within the past twenty
four hours been clearly demonstrated
in a most deplorable manner, one Of
Paducah's most prominent Christian
ladies falling a victim to an unfortun.
ate accident which cost her her life.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-23

ID commerce the current
. the machinery is sdver-
daily newspaper; that is,
Inc afternoon newspaper.
b merchant gets so well
~ the amount Of his trade
Aks he can afford TO quit
He thinks he can hold all
ithout advertising, and be
'ohil institute a saving. He
wFirst he is satisfied. Then
over his establishment a
pf energy. He finds head
bn the subordinates have a
pirit. There is not the
i've confidence there is
persistent purpose. He
that his advertising hal
II. Not only aid it draw
q inspired bis own EN-
later application; it CAV
b what they were dom
Reclamation of a purpose
sell of all the force fei
Is some change impend
nbecame either indideren