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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-30
A WOMAN'S CRUSADE.
Princess Hairie Ben Ayad Reveals
Some Harem Secrets.
Turkish Marriage Laws Are Not So
Very Had. Hut Are Never En-
fOrced-Eirst Turkish wom-
an with Mission.

THE secrets of the harem" are te
remain secrets no longer. \ Turkish
lady of high degree has just come tc
London to make further expose
She proposes to bring crusade
against the degradation of her coun
trywomen, and after she has created
a movement OF reform to emanate
from England she will go to the Unit
ed States.
This female knight errant of mod
ern days is Princess Hairie Ben Ayad
the wife of former Turkish consul
at Rotterdam, who has espoused the
cause of the "legitimist" party ir
Turkey, and has in consequence beer
condemned to prison for ten years
He escaped to England. and his wife
has just joined him, after numerous
exciting experiences. The party of
the "legitimists" is in favor of the
deposed Sultan Murad, the elder
brother of the reigning monarch, Alb.
dull Hamid. Murad has been in prison
at Constantinople for over 25 years,
and his party claims that all evils in
Turkey would be righted if he were
restored to power.
Princess Hairie bids fair to become
the latest London fad, and her move
ments are chronicled as if she were Il
parsonage of extraordinary impor
tance. She possesses great beauty
having face of unusual refinement
for the somewhat heavy brunette
type of the east, and she carries her.
self in regal way. She drives out
with her husband frequently, but al
ways vciled, wearing long black
satin cloak and hood, from which the
veil hangs to the throat. In the
house she loves to wear the close-tit.
ting garments of the European.
She is, according to the Washing
ton Star, daughter of the late Ma.
homond Pasha Ben Ayad of Tunis.
who represented his country at the
court Of France during the time of
Napoleon Ill. and received several
marks of honor from IL" emperor
He kept magnificent harem Of over
800, including his wives and female
slaves, so that his daughter knows
of the things whereof she speaks, al.
though her own husband has not in.
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sediment or set-
Ting indicates An
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neys; II Il stains
your linen II Is
evidence Ct kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass II or pain In
the back Is also
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-30

cabinet of Jefferson Davis, the late
president of the confederacy. The dis
tinguished old Texan is a type of
southern gentleman that is rapidly
passing away. He was born sj years
ago in Tennessee, and drifted, when
almost boy, into this section of the
country. In 1856 Texas sent him to
congress, and four years later he re-
signed his seat to become postmaster
general and secretary CT the treas-
ury in Nj. Davis cabinet. He took a
leading part in the reconstruction OF
The south as an adviser of President
Johnson and Secretary Seward, and in
1887 Texas made him United States
senator. He will be remembered as
the author, with Senator Cullom, of
Illinois, Of the interstate commerce
law.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-30

London City's Chief Executive foV
the Next Year VIII he Sir
Joseph Dimsdale,

Sir Joseph Dimsdale, the new lord
mayor OF London, is rich man;
otherwise he couldn't have afforded
the luxury of accepting the $4,000
year that the lord mayor gets for
laying corner stones, unveiling monu-
ments, opening hospitals, eating
state dinners and wearing garments
whose gorgeousness would have
made the queen of Sheba's raiment
look by comparison as if it had come
from bargain sale. The lord mayor
is expected to spend all of his salary,
and, in addition, something like an
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-30
Jury List.

b OF Grand Jurors drawn for the Court OF
and Terminer and General Jail delivery
tOurt OF Quarter Sessions OF the Peace OF
|er county held at Dec. Term, commencing
iov Eph III iQl0
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-30
Vniuuc RELIGIOUS Incident.

The crlored Christians of Water
town. y. V, numbering some 600 souls.
"ni.h whom the Methodists have not
been able to do much," have applied
for admission into the Episcopal
church rs a mission. The colored
preacher will shortly tbe confirmed
and become postulantand lay reader
among the people.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-30
Isn't il Worth 25c.
To Be Cured Of
Constipation :.

People who suffer from habual constipation attendant ills
eogged stomach and bowels sluggish liver heartburn
and impure blood too apt to believe that the only remedy violent
The
the bowels irritating and gripping leave the nae
and the conatd condition greater difficulty the
sufferer constantly growing There
bowels without
stimulates the liver strengthens the pu the blood while
marvellous tonic properties the
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-30
Divorce Notice.
John F. stank, late OF shamokin, Pa.

"" r. otonk, late OF Snamokih' Ta'
WHEREAS, Stella " Stank, your wife, has
tuua libel In the Court OF Common Pleas o.
{yder County OF December Term 1901. alias
In divorce No, 8, praying divorc.
anI a,hst you, now you are hereby notified anu
quited us 70 appear In said court on or before
wnaay, the oath day Of February, 1902 next, 70
,swer the complaint Of the said Stella
i,nkk, and In default Of such appearance you
noe liable TO have divorce granted In your
y''nce. G. W. ROW,
NIL. Sheriff Of Snyder County:
~'odieburgh, Pa, Jan. u, 1904, :
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-30
First American Locomotive,

The first American locomotive that
was built for actual service was the
Best Friend, Of Charleston, which was
built At the West Point foundry, in
New York city, for the Charleston &
Hamburg railroad, and was success
fully put In use on that road in Decem-
ber, 1880.
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,ng proof that the kidneys and blad-
buto Of order.
What to DO.
is comfort in the knowledge so
kpressed. that Or. Kilmer's Swamp
he great kidney remedy fulfills every
curing rheumatism. pain in the
Kidneys, liver. bladder and every part
Urinary passage. It corects inability
water and scalding pain in passing
hd effects following use OF liquor.
beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
|ty Of being compelled to 60 often
| the day. and to get up many times
| the night. The mild and the extra
N effect Of Swamp-RoOt is soon
4. II stands the highest for its won
eures Of the most distressing cases.
heed a medicine you should have the
Bold by druggists in Soc. and$l. sizes.
may have a sample bottle Of this
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EX-SENATOR REAGAN.
Only Surviving Member of Confcd-
crate Cabinet Critically III ut
His TcNns Home.

Judge John II. Reagan, who is crit
icg.Iy i'll at his home in Palestine, Tex"
is the only surviving mcmacr Of the
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-01-30
What to DO.

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The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-03-20
PROJECTED MANUFACTURING
Industries for Madison to be Estab-
lished Here In the Near Future.
Wagon and Buggy Factory and
Woodworking Novelty Mill

II things trrn out az hoped for and
expected by the projectors Madison will,
in the near future, have two manufac-
turing industries which with proper
mana ement may be Of great benefit 10
the town as well as the stockholders.
DR.. YATES is the protector Of ore Of the
industries, wood working novelty and
planning mill. He has been out among
the citizens and has secured an encuur.-
aging amount Of subscriptions for the
stock Of the concern which tits proposed
to capitalize 5000. A consider able
amount Of the stock has already been
subscribed but there is some yet for sale
aud a chance remains for those who
have not subscribed to get in ON the
ground floor.
G. w. Walker il the moving spirit Of
the project to establish a wagon and
buggy factory with a capital stock Of
$4,000. We understand that this
movement is also meeting with The sue
cess il deserves and that large amount
of the stock has been subscribed. With
two such industries as these firmly es-
tablished in our town start vii have
been mads toward making Madison a
manufacturing town in earnest, and
Others will follow, II you haven't al
ready subscribed for stock now is the
time.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-03-20
The Stamps We Use Annually.

When stamp is placed on letter it
represents one Of GO made for each man,
woman and child in the United States.
Enough stamps will be issued this year
to supply each individual in the United
States with at least sixty stamps each Z.
Distributed among the people Of the en-.
tire globe, they would supply each
person with postage for not less than
three letters. Placed side by side in a
continuous line the total issue would
girdle the entire earth three times, for
ming q vsriegated ribbon around it near
ly three inches wide. II spread out in
the same manner across the United
States collectors book Of conventional
size, the issue for one year would half
ill 1000, 900 volum mes, which placed one
upon another, would form a solid column
over 81 miles high. If il is true as
Edward Everett Hale says, that the
United States postal system is the
greatest Of popular educators, these
figures will serve tc show the extent OF
Uncle Sans present service az school
teacher.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-03-20
MADISON. FLA, THURSDAY MARCH 90 1909
South Georgia Extension.

The South Georgia officials have re-
Gently ordered another cargo Of rails,
which will be shipped soon from
Sparrow's Point, Nd. When this ship
ment is received at Greenvile work will
be commenced again on the extension
OF the South Georgia and West Coast
road to Petty Fla. About ten miles Of
the gradeis already practically complet.
ed below Greenville, and there is little
additional work to be done except sur.
facing up the roadbed.
The people Of Perry are very anxious
for the completion o: this road, 90 it
will give them direct route north to
Macon, Atlanta and other important
points. The Nouth Georgia will touch
territory having an immense supply
OF timber, and for many years will have
fine freight business in lumber and
turpentine products.-Quitman Free
Press,
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-03-20
TOWN TOPICS.
Continual from Elfth Pane

Our usual Hamburg letter did not ar.
rive this week
Judge ], p, Martin killed a hog Tues
day which netted him over 300 pounds
OF pork.
VIII Parram0re arrived home yester-
day from Atlanta where he has been for
several months at dental college.
Chandler Jordan expects to leave to-
day for Sewannee, Tenn, to resume his
studies at the University Of the South.
ut is hardto pay Tor bread that has
been eaten but not 50 hard HIS TO get
bread to eat that has not been paid for.
W, J, WItherspOop, at the post Office,
will receive and forward your suhscrip.
ton for any newspaper or magazine
published.
Bate Thomas lost a fine Jersey COW
this week. The animal got to barrel
OF meal and eat enough Of It 10 cause
her death.
y. ]. Whiton, Of New York, is eXpec.
ted to arrive in this city to day for the
purpose OF making "a sale OF plantation
near town knows a. the Kennedy place,
Of which he il the owAer.
A number Of new subscribers have
been added TO our list this week, but as
Onr book is a large one there is room
for more. Remember our special ~
cents year of'er remains open onlya
few days longer.
A "ysllsr dog which answers to the
name Of jack has straysd or been
stolen from the yard OF this writer lie
was the pet OF our young hopeiuls and
we will appreciate his return, Here
jack Here Jack!
The old reliable and one Of the strong
est Of Life Insurance Companies, the
Equitable is represented IN Madison by
Witherspoon, Shackelford & Co., who
are prepared to write you any class Of
policy you may desire.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-03-20
HEAVY RAIN.
OF Last Sunday Does Mach Damage,
Causing Deep Washouts Through
out The County and Washing
Up Planted Cross.

Commencing about one o'clock last
Sunday afternoon and continuing for
more than two hours, the heaviest rain
OF the season-and perhaps the heaviest
known in years-fell in Madison and sur
rounding country, causing great damage
to gardens AID utting up the streets Of
the town with great gullies. Some
wind ard lightning accompanied the
storm but 80 far az we can learn no
damage was done from these causes.
The drainage pipes Of the town we're
totally inadequate to carry Off the
immense quantity Of water which fell
and as a consequence the streets a e
badly washed, great gnllies being cut
by the water which flowed in swift
streams upon many OF the streets. At
the depot Of the Valdosta Southern
several OF the brick pillars supporting
the warehouse we're washed entirely
away and the road bed OF the track in
many places war carried away by the
force OF tho streams. We learn that
the track Of the Scaboard suffered a
like fate 10 and near the town, trains
being delayed for some hours until re.
pairs could be- made.
A number Of farmers in the county
lost the seed which had been planted
while the gardens Of the town suffered
considerably, An old citizen told us
that the rain was tho heaviest he had
ever known in this section.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-03-20
A Bank For Perry.

The Herald, short time since, refer |
red to the eff rts to Mr.. John L. Dew
Of Latta, 5. c., who was prospecting
mere with he intention Of organizing u
bank in Perry.
Mr.. De ia u wide-awa<e, hustling
business man and has placed his check
with the Herald editor to take S5,0OO
worth OF stock and everything lie ia
shape to perfect the organization ON
short notice. Nothing will be more con-
dueive to the best interests OF the
county than available capital in the
channels Of business
Letthos who will tabe stock meet at
tho court house on Friday the 2sth
INST. to determine what can be done.-
Herald.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-03-20
How to Cure the Grin.

Remain quietly at home and take
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as direct
ed and quick recovery is sure to
follow. That remedy counteracts any
tendency of the grip to result in pneu--
monia, which is really the only serious
danger Among the teas Of thousands
who have used it for the grip, not one
case has ever been reported that did not
recover, For sale by all druggists.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-03-20
Executive Committee to Meet.

Attorney General W. b. Lamar, of
Monticello, and Hon. John @. Ward of
Pensacola, are in the city to-day and
paid The Metropolis a pleasant visit
These gentlemen have just returned
from Tampa, where they attended the
State convention Of the Knights OF
Pythias. While in Tampa they were
informed by J. +. Crane, secretary Of
the State Democratic Executive Com.
mittee that this committee win hold
its m Getting IN jacksonville on
April 18th, at which time the campaign
in Florida will open in dead earnest
While these gentlemen declined to
discuss the sentiment Az TO who would be
selected as chairman Of the committee,
they stated that they had heard DR.,
McKindry's name mentioned rs an op.
ponent to Arthur Williams, Of Nassau
county, who it is thought has votes
enough pledged to secure his election.
Metropolis, 18th.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-03-20

Danger Of oolda and La Grippe,

The greatest danger from colds and
la grippe is their resulting in pneumo-
MIA. If reasonable care is used, how
ever, and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
taken, all danger will be avoided. Among
the tens OF thousands who have used
this remedy for these diseases, we have
vet TO learn Of single case having re-
suited in pneumonia, which shows con-
clusively that II Is q certain preventive
of that dangerous malady, It will cure
a cold or an attack o. la grippe in less
time than any other treatment. II is
pleasant and safe to take. For sale by
all druggists,
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-03-20
For The COMPILE xIon.

The complexion always suffers FROM
bihousness or constipation Unless the
bowels are kept open the impurities
from the body appear in the form Of UNI
slightly eruptions, DeWltt's Little Early
Risers keep the liver and bowels in
healthy condition and remove the cause.
OF such troubles. G. =. Hooper, Of Al
bany, Ga, writes; 81 took DeWitt's
Little Early Risers FOR billlousness.
They we're just what needed. 1 am
feeling better now than in years New
er grippe or distress. Safe, thorough
and gentle The very best pills. W. u
Davis.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-03-20
mr.. Averett's Curious Book.

Mr.. 6. w. Ayerett has In bis posses-
sion very curious and valuable old
book As the title deliberately sets
forth, il is History Of the Old and
New Testament extracted from the
Holy Fathers and other ecclesiastical
writer's" IL was printed in London in
the reign Of QHeen Anne in 1908 and
has the quaint old English lettering
and style, IL lie very handsome book
and very large one; bound IN fine
Morocco leather and printed on hand-
made linen paper it lie still In 40 excel.
lent state Of preservation, II has 7eO
full psgs engravings that are quaint be-
yond description,
The Smithsonian Institute gives the
value Of the book 81 S450.0O. Mr.. Avsrstt
does not know how long it has been in
his family. -Quitman Free Press.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-03-20
Cures seiatio Rheumatism

Mrs. A f, Simpson, 700 Craig st.,
Knoxville, Tenn, writes, June 10th,
lS'oi' 4 hare been trying the baths of
Hot Springs, Ark, for sciatic rheuma-
,ism, but getmore relief from Billiards.
Snow Lniment than any medicine or
anything have ever tried. Enclosed
ind postoillcc order for 800. Send me
a large bottle by Southern Express .
Sold by d. q. smith.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-03-20
A SEVERE GOLD FOR THREE
MONTHS.

The following letter from A. j.
Nusbaum, OF BatesWlle. Ind, tells its
own story 81 suffered for three months
with severe cold, A druggist prepNr-
ed me some medicine and a physician
prescribed for me, yet did not improve,
| then tried Foley's Honey and Tar, and
eight doses cured me-" Retu g
substitutes. Sold by ID. G. Smith.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-03-20
Practically Starving.

after usiDg few bottles of Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure my wife received per-
manent relief from q severe and chronic
case OF stomach trouble" says J. r.
Holly, real estate, insurance and loan
agent, Of Macomb, IL. Before using
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure che could not eat
an ordinary meal without intense suf-
fering She is now entirely cured. Sew.
eral physicians and many remedies had
failed to give relief" You don't have
to diet. Eat any good food you want,
but don't overload the stomach. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure will always digest il for
you. w. b. Davis.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-03-20
DANGERS OF PNEUMONIA.

A cold at this time II neglected is
liable TO cause pneumonia which is so
often fatal, and even when the patient
has recovered the lungs are weakened
making them peculiarly susceptible TO
the development Of consumption. foley's
Honey and Tar will stop the cough,
heal and strengthen the lungs and
prevent pneumonia, Sold by d. G.
Smith.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-03-20
surg cons KNIFE Not Needed.

Surgery is no longer necessary to cure
piles. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
cures such cases at once, removing the
necessity for dangerous, painful and en-
pensive operations. For scalds, cuts,
burns, wounds, bruises, sores and skin
diseases it is unequaled. Beware Of
counterfeits. w. b, Davis.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-03-20
COUNTY OFFICERS

-Sry 1upoR-I.p, Marin,
|p.x o. COUNT. y. Martin.
|prpr-E. y. ARMSTRONG.
AssnssoN--R. J. Paterson,
n CoLl BcroR- :, J. Ellison.
~. PuBLic INsTRucT1oN-I. a. Hughes,
ENrY TREAsuREa-- r. w. Dale
ISM SuRvEy oN--I q. Leslie
ESrY CoNaJsstoNEss-W X. Dial, IT,,
Eman: ~. W. Mcdonald, l., I. Porter. @. w,
n. Wa. y Williams. Regular meeting on
m Wednesday Of each month.
|tool BoANp-l. G.. Horne, Chairman: w, i.
Eon, W. ~ Goodman. Regular meeting on
|rst Tuesday OF ZACH month.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-03-20
Cough settled on her | unss.

my daughter had n terrible cough
which settled on her lungs says N,
jackson, Of Danvllle ILL., ave tried a
great many remedies without relief,
until we gave her Feley's Honey and
Tar which cured her. Refuse sub
suitutes Sold by D. G, Smith,
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-03-20

Coughs, colds, Group, grip, broRchitis,
other throat and lung troubles are
quickly cured by One Minute Cough
Cure. One Minute Cough Cure is not
mere eKpectorant, which gives only tenn
porary relief. 1t Softens and li1uiiies
the mucous, draws out the inflammation
and removes the cause OF the disease.
Absolutely safe. Acts at once. zone
Minute Cough Cure will do all that 10
claimed for it, says Justice OF the
Peace, j. Q. Hood, Crosby, Miss. my
wife could not get her breath and was
relieved by the first dose. 1t has been
benefit to all my family Nv, b. DAVIS
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-03-20
Circuit Conrt Jurors.

On the last Gay OF the special teru Of
court which was held in this county
ending last week jury was drawn from
the box by the Judge to serve at the
regular term which convenes here on
the second Monday IN April, next
month. The names Of those so drawn
as Jurors are as followG
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-03-20
TOWN OFFICERS

.yov-F. S. Hodges.
IN AMI TRnAsUp Es.-- Walter Bnntng.
.nspAL AND CoLLHcroR--@ a Dale,
sEsscR--A. l., Nann.
sgN CoUNclL-L. A. hraleigh. President !, +.
". D, DAVIS, WIN, Bufton and O. W,
frr Regular meeting az Council Chamber in
Idpal juilding On the second Tuesday night
IN MONTH";
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-03-20
Florida Canal Scheme.

The Tallahassee TallahAfssan says
Representative Richardson, of Alabama,
on Feb. %. introduced IN the House a
bill TO appropriate ss,OOO,OOO for the
Of waterway and canal
connecting the waters Of the Mississippi
river with the st. Mary's river in GeOr-
ria, along the land-locked waters Of the
Gulf coast in the states OF Louisiana,
Mississippi, Alabama and Florida, and a
canal from st. Georges sound in Flor
ida TO st. Mary's river in Georgia.
The proposed enterprise is for the
benefit Of Southern industries and il
successful IL will practically make an
island Of the southeast corner OF the
United states, The line OF the pro
posed canal starts at the Missis sippi
river, runs through the landlocked wa
ters on the coasts Of the states mem
toned to and into st. Georges sound
in Florida, thence by canal to Wacissa
river in Florida, then eastward to the
line surveyed in 1880 by Gen. Gilmore
for ship canal.
This line is TO be encountered at Ella
Vile on the Suwannnee river. From here
the canal is to run along this survey to
a summit leyel in the Okeetinokee swami
IN Georgia, thence east to st. Mary'r
river at Camp Pnckney, where the
waters Of st. NGary's will carry vessels
Of fourteen feet draught. Mr., Richard
SON believes the bill will eventually pass
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-03-20
McDuffie's Tasteless Chill Cure will

build up broken down systems and make
the blood rich and healthy, certain cure
for chills, guaranteed or your money
refunded 50 cenS, Sold by d, G.
Smith.