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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-12-25
Ladies Coats.

Monte Carlo Stylc.-Do not know
OF any one style that has sprung in
to such popular favor so quickly rs
the Monte Carlo coats and it promi-
ses to stay good Il long while too.
Wo have sold so many of them that
we had to get another large invoice
that has just come in.
Coloring IN Black and Brown, up
to-date in every respect, $500, $40. 90
and $1,000
Back Montenag Goats, the warm
est,garment made outside of fur
wrap lengths to suit $1,000, $500
$500.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-12-25
N 1Sht Shirts

Mems kinds for comfort during
January, February and March,
made of better material and in bet
ter way than any we have ever had
before. Flannelette good and long
IN pretty stripes, blue, pink, brown
with and without collar SOC and 75c.
Muslin nice fine bleached muslin,
with pink and blue embroidery ON
collars and down front SOC.
Heavy twiiled muslin, bleached,
pleated front, Zoe. for the usual 81. 90
quality.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-12-25

Boys and Mems Gloves, YOU
want gloves that give the wear that
you have right to expect then let
us supply YOU. The assortment too
is satisfactory. Knit wool gloves
ale much worn now. Plain knit
grey wool yarn usually 80 cts. at -
cts. Fancy knit, fine yarn, black
80 cts. Red and grey - cts.
Boys OH Tan Gloves, knit wrist,
lined y cts. Boys dress gloves i'm
kid, lined, patent clasp 30 cts.
Mems Oil Tan Working Gloves
unlincd > cts. Lined gloves in
Asbestos.
Tanned and BuckSiin at 30 cts.
are unusual values.
a nice dress glove for men at soc
too.
Boys leather mitteus - cts.
Mems mittens, leather hand, wool
back, % cts, usual kind IS
cents.
Mems knit mittens % cts, 80 cts.
anu 80 cts.
Heavy Driving glovesan d mittens
fur and fur lined.
Dress Gloves in Mocha and
kid.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-12-25
pound or in any weight for pillows
or holsters zoe, a lb,
Carpets

Some Reduced Carpcts.-Several
patterns that have just enough in
them for fair sized room. Carpet
manufacturers have all advanced
prices for Spring. Better look Mt
these if you need carpet. pattern
in Moquetle, green background,
light set figure regularly Sl.OO re-
duced to % cts yard.
pattern velvet terra-cotta shad-
ing figured was $llO now reduced
to Soc II yard.
! pattern body brussels, light
ground, oak leaf figure, the regular
price 81 .OOprice now 70 cents per
yard
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-12-25

Arctics buckle $l.00 81 p, $l.50.
Ladies' and Children's Rubbers
mostly small sizes - cts. a pair.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-12-25

for Winter
At prices n little less than at other
styles and brands are among the
best made.
Mems First Quality Rubber Boots
sizes 6 to II 81.
Mems Snag proof Gum boots
best made 6 to II $500.
Mems Hip Boots, rubber all sizes
$3.50.
Youths Heavy Gum Boots, dull
finish sizes II To IL $l.50.
Ladies' rubber Boots 2 J to G Sl.75.
Children's Rubber Boots sizes 6 to
10 J $l.00.
Mems Felt Boots with high over
shoes 500. With Snag proof overs
it pays to buy these-$2.5O all
sizes to II.
Boys and Youths Felt Boots
sizes IL to 5, with the best quality
overs $l.25 to Sl.75.
Mems Lum6ermans Stockings
IS cts. and$l.0O. Snag proof shoes
to fit all sizes to II $l.25, 81 80.
Mems Heavy and light weight
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-12-25
Winter. Gloves

A $l.50 mirror for Il.3j.
The age-herald., 1902-02-20
MEN PAST 60 ARE REFLEcTINe.

N. Y. Letter in Pittsburg Dispatch.
 With William c. Whitney's announce ment that he was about to retire from business. believing that at the age of 60 years it is only due to a man long chained down by large affairs to take rest, there have arisen many pros and cons on the question among men past co who are still in harness. George G. Williams, president of the Chemical Ma tional Bank. says circumstances govern men. and while he is over three score he is still in harness. Wilson G. Hunt, one of the leading financial men of the old days" he says, "coined a phrase that may apply to this instance. He says: Any man that continues in business after GO will surely fall " Henry Clews says: ''I think it best for man to retain an in terest in his business, irrespective of age. as long as his vitality holds out. By being in business a man is kept alert, and alertness is the zest of life. Cheerful oc- cupation keeps a mans habits good, and health Is improved thereby. Nothing, in my opinion, will kill man quicker than to have no fixed interests in life. It is dangerous to have nothing but time on your hands," Russell Sage says a man must keep active all the time or die
The age-herald., 1902-02-20
WHEN POLITENESS FAILED.
From the Washington Star.

From the Washington Star.
 An incident which amused all but three passengers on 8 Fourteenth street car occurred few mornings ago. A young man with flowing blond hair, who is one of the best known prosecuting officers in the local courts, was the victim. "He tried to be smart" one of the passengers remarked but the young man denies the accusation. The car was crowded as us- ual and the young man occupied seat near the door. Why the motormap should stop the car for additional passengers he could not understand. The car stopped however, and in walked two women. One was a woman of uncertain age and not strikingly handsome, while the other was n young woman in her twenties and beautiful.
 Now" said the prosecutor to himself, ''I'll show these people I'm not going to give up my seat just because I can fa- vor pretty girl"
 He vacated the seat. and reaching to the woman of the greater number of years, remarked; This seat is for you"
 How dare you reflect on my age in such a manner?" the woman asked. 'I'll not take your seat"
 Turning to the pretty young lady, he made the offer of the seat to her, only to be told: "Ill not take it, either"
 Then the young man went back as far as he could and rode on the platform, while the passengers in the car enjoyed the affair as a huge joke.
The age-herald., 1902-02-20
Opposition to Further Grants of Public Lands in Alabama

when Colonel Bankhead will probably go to his home in Fayette for a few days rest
 senator Pettus, whose health remains perfect, and who will be eightv-one wears young on the 9th of next July, continues to receive the affectionate consideration of the Senate, the press, and the public. The Metropolitan newspapers have begun to again publish this admirable and charmingly familiar story:
 Senator Pettus was quoting Scripture to some of his colleagues in the cloak room the other day How in the world do you happen to be so familiar with the Bible?" asked one of the audience T went to California in 1S49," replied the Senator, smiling, and I took a complete library in my kit. It comprised the Bible, Shakespeare and Robbie Burns. You'll find am pretty familiar with all three"
 In one of the leading journals there is an excellent cartoon likeness of the Sena- tor and under it is the statement that The feeds the squirrels in the Capitol grounds" The Senator rises with the sun every day, and his physical as well as intellectual vigor is wonderful. And he Is as kind-hearted and considerate as ever. No plea to him in behalf of a worthy Alabamian is ever vain; he cheer fully does whatever Democratic Sena- tor can do. It is most pleasing to see him going hither and thither, keeping step with so young and obligng a man as Congressman Underwood and so viz ! orous a one as Congressman Bankhead trying to do something for Alabama" !" A right grand old man, this famous Ala bamian--a noble figure in the national life of the National Capital
 General Joseph Wheeler, whom I met In the lobby of the Senate the other day, is looking stronger than he has for years past; though he seems a trife more seri- ous, a little less laughterful, than in days gone by. The illness of one of his daugh- ters has grieved him greatly She was surgically treated for appendicitis two months ago in Philadelphia, and while she was in Washington for a few days very recently, she is still far from well; having been unable to fully recover her strength. General Wheeler, like Captain Hobson, has been delivering addresses in New England. Asked concerning him self General Wheeler said:
 "Oh, I am about as busy as ever I was. My present travels about the country apart. a man could not be twenty years in Congress and not have duties to friends lapse over into his private life. receive a great many letters asking mo to do something for the writers in Washington, and while I don't know that accomplish much. I respond to all re- quests as best I can"
 So saying, little old man Joe' hurried on and was easily lost to view in tha crowd that hung "breathless on tho Senate to command
 LUCIEN JULIEN WALKER.
The age-herald., 1902-02-20

it, because they could not obtain a supply at the other end of voyages, and the river boats either use wood, or else they do not propose to face the dangers that would go on such care less craft with the handling of fuel oil.
 In New Orleans itself the insur- anee agents demand the building of storage tanks, which must be isolated The best of safeguards would largely increase the risks on account of fire, and doubtless insurance rates, and it is not probable that the oil will cut mucn of a figure against water-borne coal from Alabama. When coal is barged direct from the Alabama mines to New Orleans, as well as to Mobile, fuel oil will have rival it cannot drive out. The possibility of the use of fuel oil may hasten the barging of Alabama coal to New Orleans. The oil might be able to drive out Pitts burg coal, but it cannot, with it's vola- tile gases and general infammability, drive out of the market Alabama coal when the latter is free from heavy transportation charges.
 Both the present scarcity of coal in the gulf ports and the possible use of fuel oil, call aloud upon Congress to Open the Warrior. Let at least three new docks and dams be built in the coming fiscal year.
The age-herald., 1902-02-20
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
Sunshine and Shadow.

"Ths winter of 1911-'O2 has been a memorable season of rain, snow, ice and cold; an uncommonly rough winter, but able-bodied people have rejoiced in the rigor of the weather" said happy hearted citizen yesterday.
 Nature. has given us sunshine and shadow in something like equal balance and poor philosopher he Is who grum- bles or kicks because he gets few weeks of gloom together. Suppose we had all sunshine in winter! Men and women would soon become frivolous and overgay. The gloom Is necessary to give depth of perspective and depth of soul to the can- vas of life.
 "Why did Beethoven write sobbing andantes, sometimes funeral marches into his symphonies? Not because he was morbid. Nothing of the sort. He wrote in the minor mode because the best of art is In the sad, soulful key.
 "The power of pathos should never be forgot The heart strings must be touch- ed. else fiippant humanity would become unbearable.
 ''The Holy Catholic, Apostolic and Ro- man church has fixed severe rules Of fasting for this season of Lent. Why? Not because good Christians could not reflect and pray without accompanying their acts of piety with physical remind CTS; not at ,all. But the church, In her wisdom and beneficence, has given her children the shadow that they may re- joice more completely in the light when it shines out of the darkness.
 "A few days ago I overheard two or three young men commenting upon performance at the Jefferson-'Corio- lanus' This is the substance of what they said: I will never go to see another Shakespeare tragedy. These Shakespeare plays are too funeral-like. The music that Calman's orchestra rendered was made up entirely of dead marches. This dead march strain was fitting to the play and l swore I would never attend an- other attraction of that kind
 Well. the soulless, brainless youths that talked disparagingly of Shakespeare deserved to be pitied. If Birmingham so- ciety were composed of such insane creat- ures as those quoted, 1t would be a lob- Jolly lot indeed
The age-herald., 1902-02-20
Crumpacker's Third Caucus.

The third caucus called to consider the Southern problem was held last Monday night, and only S6 Republi cans out of 199 attended it. It was the flashing out of Crumpackerism in this Congress, for no policy was adopt ed--no remedy provided-no action oi moment taken. The Crumpacker res. olutlon calling upon Congress to cut down Southern representation was ig- nored, and committee of eleven was recommended whose duty it shall be to investigate and inquire into the validity of election laws and the man. ner Of their enforcement in the sev- eral States, and whether the right to vote of male inhabitants of any of the States 21 years old and being citizens ot the United States, is denied or in any way abridged, except for crime, and such committee shall report the result of it's investigation at as early
 
 date as possible"
 There is no force or meaning or vigor behind this resolution. which was offered by Mir. Dick of Ohio. It simply means that Crumpackerism is dismissed so far as the Republican party is concerned. Messrs. Crum- packer and Moody may continue to agitate the question. but nothing come from their efforts.
 Thus another danger" that was thought to be shut up in Alabama's constitution is eliminated. Federal interference and the cutting down of the States representation were freely predicted, but the failure of the Crum- packer movement shows that nothing of the kind will take place. Mir. Gros- venor expressly deprecated in the eau GUS of last Monday night the danger of creating a public impression that the Republican party proposes to en- act any drastic legislation on this subject. This should be considered conclusive and final.
The age-herald., 1902-02-20
KIPLINe's HOME IN AFRICA.

From the St. James Gazette.
 Mir Rudyard Kipling Is at present with his family at Woolsack cottage, charm ing little retreat in corner of MT. Cecil Rhodes estate at Rondesbosch. This min iature dwelling place was built by Mir. Rhodes some years ago. On the occasion of Mir. Rudyard Kiplng's first visit to the cape, some few years ago, says To- day, he was much struck with the beau ties of this spot. and Mr. Rhodes at once offered to place it at his disposal when ever he desired to occupy it, with the re- suit that the poet has been there three times since. As his friends are aware, Mir Kipling Is by no means of a robust constitution. and he finds the dry brac- ing air of the lower slopes of Table Mountain. on which Woolsack cottage stands, of great bene6t to him. It was in this spot, by the way, that much of Kim" was written.
The age-herald., 1902-02-20
Tenth Annual Reunion.

The tenth annual reunion of the Confederate Veterans will be held at Dallas, Tex, beginning April 22. There are 1492 camps of veterans, and in every one of them preparations have been or soon will be begun looking to attendance at the reunion. It is none too early to begin such work.
 The first annual reunion was held at Jackson, Miss, and each succeed ing one has been a marked and long to-be-remembered event, and it Is pro- posed to make the Dallas reunion the best of the entire series. At any rate the interest of the battle-scarred sur vivors of the great struggle, and of their sons and daughters, is increas- ing rather than diminishing, and a city's resources are taxed to take good care of all who go to a reunion.
 4he camps of the Veterans are more numerous than ever before, and each and every camp will be represented at Dallas. In some cases the entire camp will go. When to the veterans are added the Sons of Confederate Veterans and the Daughters of the Confederacy. there are brought to- getner in one town no small share of the Southern people. Those who are not present are represented.
 Fort Worth and Dallas are united by trolley lines. and between them they hope to be able to entertain all who come, and they expect multitude. Each State will send large delega- tion, and from towns like Nashville full train at least will go. The rate of fare will doubtless be one cent mile. making the round trip rate from Birmingham about $15, or perhaps a little less. The number that will so will be very large, and the prepara .tions for their going should be begun
 at once.
The age-herald., 1902-02-20
PoE's ARMY RECORD.
From the Washington Post

froIn tHe WaSnlnBtOn PoSt.
 Edgar Allen Poe, author and poet, ar cording to the records of the War De- partment, enlisted as a private in the United States army. served nearly two years with istinction--attaining the rank of sergeant major-and was honorahly discharged. His enlistment, which took place three years after Byron's death in Greece, was boyish freak, prompted, perhaps, by reading books of military ad- venture Poe served under the name of D. A. Perry his right name coming into the record only in connection with his offer of a substitute. The enlistment was at Fort Independence. Boston Harbor, May 26 1927. Poe is described by Lieut.. H. Griswold, who enlisted him, as 22 years old, feet inches in height, gray eyes, brown hair and fair complexion. He was assigned to Battery H, First Ar tillery, which was soon afterward trans ferred to Fort Monroe, Va. Nearly two years after entering the army Poe was advanced to the non-commissioned staff, having while at Fort Monroe shown abil- ity that attracted attention. On April IA, 1929, he offered a substitute and was honorably discharged. having at that time the rank of sergeant major. On July 1, 1880, he was admitted to the Mili- tary Academy at West Point and on March 5. of the following year was disr missed by order of courtmartial, having grown tired of military life and purposely violated rules and regulations which he knew would cause his dismissal.
The age-herald., 1902-02-20
Another Battle in Second Avenue.

This town is not Tombstone in Ari- zona. It is Birmingham In Alabama. and it Is not in the frontier belt, and frontier methods are out of place in it. On the frontier personal and strict. ly private altercations, in which the public have and desire no interest whatever. are settled near saloons in public streets. The transfer of this method to this town is uncalled for, and the practice should be stopped.
 When persons with private diffi- culty to settle select the streets of this town as places of settlement, they seem to drift naturally to Second ave nue at the Nineteenth street corner. If this sort of settlement is to go on, it may be necessary to fence the pub lie out from the use of that corner, and to armor-plate the telephone posts, but that would, after all, but serve tO u ohSlCT Ile ISuuISCS IO duOJHST crowded locality, and would not rem der the streets of this town any safer to passers-by. For it seems to be cer- tain that those who desire a public settlement of a private matter will seek the most crowded part of the town.
 This matter deserves the serious at- tention of the next grand jury. The question involved does not relate to the relative wrongs of the official or 1 semi-o4cial combatants, but to the use | of a crowded corner of the citys streets as a battle-ground for the redress of private troubles. If the streets are to be used for such a pur- pose, let the fact be made known, and all will get ready to face the new trouble. Two battles have already been fought at the corner in question, and more will be unless the public au- thorilies wake up and put an end to such outrages. Second avenue at the corner of Nineteenth street should sbe officially declared no longer a detached part of the frontier, open at all hours 1 to frontier methods.
The age-herald., 1902-02-20
EVANS OPINION OF HENRY.

From Leslies Weekly.
 q am glad" said Admiral Evans the other day, that Prince Henry is coming to this country. He is one of the finest men I ever met The American people will like him, and he Is sure to like America, he is so appreciative and responsive. The prince is very handsome, perfectly built, graceful. and as quick and agile as a sailor should be-
 Did you know the prince before you went to Kiel?' the admiral was asked. I saw a great deal of him there. Our duties brought us together. We were con- stantly entertained at the palace and by the German officers, and I grew to ad- mire and like him. He is every inch a sailor. no one is better up in his profess sion, and he is a cultivated and delight ful gentleman"
 "Was there more formality observed toward Prince Henry than toward officers of similar rankT' queried the admirars interlocutor.
 Not at all," he replied. '"The prince was a captain and did not fly the royal standard at that time, his brother being there. On his ship he was invariably ad- dressed as captain, on shore as Prince Henry. The celebration at Kiel took place shortly before the prince was made an admiral. He had twice refused the honor. insisting on serving his full time as cap tain. and l remember distinctly that the Emperor said referring to his brothers promotion, Henry will have to become an admiral now; he has twice refused. but if he does not accept this time I shall retire him :"
The age-herald., 1902-02-20
Coal Famine at Hand.

The length and severity of the win ter, together with the increasing use of coal in factories and in shipping is leading to a scarcity of fuel at all points of considerable consumption. Coal is scarce in Mobile and New Or leans, and it is equally scarce and in sharp demand at Memphis and At lanta. There is not enough mined in Alabama, which is the chief source of supply in the Central South, and yet our mines are worked to thcir utmost capacity. More mines will soon be opening. but the starting of new en- opening, but the starting of new enter
 The more the use of fuel oil is studied the greater appear the ob- ytacles. Scago!ng ships cannot use
The age-herald., 1902-02-20
POLITICAL SITUATION.
| the Huntsville Mercury.

From the Huntsville Mercury
 It is generally conceded in well inform ed political circles that Governor Jelks will have the support of the pro-conven- tionists in the coming election. Hay ing been in sympathy with the legisla- tive act authorizing the convention, and later in sympathy with the convention, Governor Jelks should be elected to ap- prove the acts of the next legislature giving force and life to the provisions of the new organic law.
 The Birmingham Ledger suggests that Governor Jelks will probably have sev- eral opponents in the gubernatorial con- test, and gives as a reason for that opin- ion the fact that Senator Pettus must be reelected next year and that the new governor may want that station. It fur ther suggests that both Alabama senators are old men which implies that vacancies by death may occur in which case the chief executive would have the appoint ing power. The first suggestion is unreal sonable because the constitution provides that the governor shall not be eligible to any office until one year after the ex- piration of his term, but the second sug- gestion might seal political friendships of value to any man having political aspira- tions.
 When the contest is fully on there will be only two candidates-one representing the progressive Democracy and the new constitution, and another representing an aggregation of political sore-toes and opposing the new constitution. The first will be Governor Jelks and the latter will most likely be ex-Goyernor Johnston.
The age-herald., 1902-02-20
Discussinu Bauer.

MT. Staats, MT Calman, Mrs. Gucken- berger and other musical artists who heard Harold Bauer, the famous pianist, at the Jefferson Tuesday night are dis cussing the merits of the recital They agree that Bauer is great performer. Whether he Is the greatest is another question. Fortunately for musical cult ure the E. E. Forbes Piano Co.,, which brought Bauer to Birmingham, will have him here for another recital this season.
 Those musicians and music lovers who failed to hear Bauer last Tuesday will attend the next concert and pass judg- ment In the meantime those who did hear the virtuoso will probably insist that he is far and away ahead of Pad erewski and the rest.