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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-01-09

A woman can have only one past. but
she IS not limited 20 presents
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-01-09

Defiance Starch is guaranteed biggest
and best or money refunded. 16 ounces
10 cents. Try it now.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-01-09

Far-sighted maidens begin to firt
with infants, so as to have them avail
able. in case Of necessity, a generation
later
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-01-09

One sure way TO lose your friends is
TO become a chronic kicker.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-01-09

Some wives get comfort out of the
thought that their husbands are not
so very disagTeeable when they are
asleep.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-01-09

Every man hugs some delusion, even
though 1t may be a woman
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-01-09

Who laughs last laughs best, and
that is the widow
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-01-09

Even the free-born American CITIZEN
seems TO have a good many bosses
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-01-09
Eating BHndfoIded.

Here is a little party pastime that
viii make everybody roar with laugh
ter.
Spread a sheet on the floor and seat
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-01-09

The less some men have the more
they don't seem to want
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-01-09

No. Maude, dear; a ship doesn't need
q plumber to pipe all hands on deck
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-01-09

a square nile IN the rich river
valleTs Of China win support $50 per
sons
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-01-09

Just about the time mosquitoes quit
putting in their bills the legislators be
gin
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-01-09

Ms. sF1nslow's soothinE syrzp.,
Per chIrsn reethlnE- Eofts1s the gums, reduces m
il-atso1. aIaTs pan cures wtnd cole &c bcrtls-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-01-09

two closely blindfolded boys on IL
facing each other. Give each boy a
saucer Of cracker crumbs. TO be held
in his left hand. and a teaspoon or q
dessert spoon 10 be held in mis- right
Now give a signal and tell them 70
feed each other. and you viii have
fun enough 70 make all the chairs in
the room laugh
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-01-09

II matters not what your ancestors
were; Il is what you are that counts
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-01-09

There are few men who can stand on
their dignity ia a crowded street car
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-01-09

II you are coughing take Dr. Au'
gust Koenig's Hamburg Breast Tea
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-01-09

After men the animals that woman
take most interest in are boys
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-01-09

DON'T SPOIL YOUR CLOTHES
IIss Red Gross Ball Blue and keep them
Vhlte Is snow Al grOcsrs- Sc package.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-01-09
aoon Hnnsrr-EPERs

Use the best. That's why they buy Red
Gross Ball Blue At leading gTOcers, cents
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-01-09

TO Cure a Cold In One day.
IRE Taaxat5re Brcmo Quinine Tablets. An
szts refund 1zlo1sy Il ltfeils 70 eurs- sc.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-01-09

Men who make a speciality Of picking
quarrels rarely complain Of a short
crop
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-01-09

man Who rests on his laurels
s that they are soon EitheIed-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-01-09

Ping-Pons Set for Nine Cents
Seeing some readers would ike to
make a pi1g-DOng set, I viii tell you
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-01-09

The handsome flag in the upper left
hand corner is the German war flag.
The Prussian cOIOrs and the Prussian
eagle are very prominent. as is nat
uraI considering the large part that
Prussia plays in the empire
The ground OF the flag is white. the
broad horizontal and vertical bands,
black. outlined with lines Of black. In
the upper iefthsnd corner are the
three strips Of black, white and red.
The cross is Of black, outlined with
black. and the eagle also is black. the
crown on MS head being the outline.
The commercial flag Of Germany Is
made up Of three stripes. black. white
and red The white-stripe in the mid
die, with black above and red below.
than young girls7 A Because girls
are looking out for number one. Wild
ows are satisfied with number two.
How do We know that Caesar was
acquainted with the Irish2 A When
he crossed the Rhine he came back to
bridg-it-
have more if you would ike to
have them
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-01-09
I CERhAN. COMNERCIhLl

The Danish flag is the oldest in ex
istence- There is a legend that in the
year 1913. at q critical time, King
Waldmar Of Denmark saw in the sky
which he took as a signal Of celestial
aid He led his troops through q
successful battle and forthwith adopt
ed the cross as the flag OF his country.
II was called Dannebrog. the strength
OF Denmark
AS a definite fact. apart from the
story. the Danish flag does date back
to the thirteenth century
Both the man-Of-war AID conner
cial flags show white crosses on & red
ground The man-Of-war shows also q
square outlined in black. Paint the
picture.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1903-01-09
Roman Ban Game.

The favorite bah game OF the Ro-
mans was the fOllis, which was played
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-22
Patents.

Z Keystone Law and Patent Company,
SO Betz Building, Philadelphia, Pa.
Who are the only bonded "Patent
Company in the World, offer to make
guaranteed Patent Office prelimin-
ary examination (not merely their
opinion) Free of charge to readers of
"MIddleburgh POST who will send n
sketch, model or description of their
inventions.
They will also give certificate of
patentability which will be of great
assistance to an inventor in raising
capital.
All patents secured through this firm
are guaranteed under $4,000 bond.
Valid patents with the broadest claims
secured on easy weekly payments.
Write to-day mentioning this paper. If
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-22

An overcoat is a necessary nuisance
and the tendency to takeit off on
warmish days in late autumn and
winter is as strong as it is unwise. A
treacherous wind hits you in the back
and the next morning you have lum-
bago. Rub we'll and often with Perry
Davis Painkiller and you will be as
tonished to find how quickly all sore
ness is banished. There is but one
Painkiller, Perry Davis.
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sass,3Sssssa
SSss,lFsl PERTINENT PERSONALS sSsI
GCgNCEa-CI--- zJIVCSsz w 1sIT7z

Cashier Jas. G.. Thompson spent
Sunday with his parents at Mexico !
Juniata county.
=. \. Biosius of Mt. Pleasant Mills |
was at the County Seat Monday.
j. W. Stievcr of Mt. Pleasant Mills
was at the County Scat Monday on
business and ordered notice of his
sale put in the Posr Sale Register
Editor Wagenseller aud family spent
Sunday ut Sunbury.
Albert Gelnett spent Sunday at
Meiservile with his parents. His
mother is very sick
Isaac \. Meyer Of New Berlin was
at the County Seat last Saturday and
while here dropped in to pay for the
POsr.
Michael T.. Mcngle of Mt. Pleasant
Mills executor of John Mcnglc, was at
the Court House on business for the
Estate Saturday.
Register and Recorder, John III.
Willis spent severa! days at Blooms
burg last week.
The County Auditors completed
their work Friday Of last week. The
report will be published in Febru-
airy.
a number of Snyder County people
attended the inaugural service at
Harrisburg Tuesday.
Jere Dersham of PaXtonville made Il
call ut this office last week.
DR.. J. w. Orwig spent the latter part
of last week with his brother at Wat
sontown and with his daughter, Mrs
| Hartrr ut Sunbury.
Harry f.. Specht has rented II house
at Sunbury and will shortly move to
that City.
Merrill Shannon il selling Ozoline
| Balm for the Middeburg Drug Com
pany.
A. ID. Kramer, the energetic and aft
able dealer in farm implements and
vehicles, made n call at thin office
( Thursday ol last week TO order onie
Office stationery.
l.. G. Smith of Linhart Pa. spent
several days with his parents in Swine
ford.
Rev. J. NJ. Rearick of Center Hall
was n Middleburg visitor last Friday.
Rev. Fredricil Aurand and wife of
Milllinburg were at the County Seat
last Friday.
We are under obligations to Senator
Focht, Chairman of the inaugural Com
milee for an invitation TO the inaugural
Ceremonies and ticket of admission to
the House of Representatives.
Palmer Buff and wife of Bradford
are visiting friends and relatives in
this vicinity. We are pleased to note
that he is enjoying lucrative position.
Mrs. Paul Billhardt has returned
| from her visit to Akron, q.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-22
Lecture and Musical Course at Selins

Lecture and Musical Course at Selins-
grove.
One of the best lecture courses ever
given in this vicinity has been arrang-
ed by the Y. M. c. A. of Susquehanna
University. 1t consists of six splendid
entertainments, running over period
of about two months.
DR.. G. G. Burnett will give his ex-
cellent lecture on "The Passion Play
of Oberammergau," in the Opera
House, on Wednesday evening" jan
uary 2Sth. DIR. Burnett is an extensive
traveller and made. a special visit to
Europe to see the play and get photo
graphs and slides for his lecture.
The Colt Novelty Company will ap-
pear on February 9Th. 1t is made up
of a crayon artist, Miss Alexander,
violiniste and vocalist, a reader, and
Mccormick, the wonderful magician
and imitator.
John r.. Clark, who knows the ms
and outs of London, having once been
u boot black and newsboy there, will
present the humorous and pathetic side
of the worlds metropolis on February
18TH
On March 5th, the lovers of music
will be glad OF the opportunity to hear
one of the best companies on the road.
The Wagner Harp and Orchestra COM
pany Of Boston.
Geo. p. Bible, Phi. d., is lecturer
known throughout the State. He is
Vice-Principal of the Shoemaker School
of Oratory and promises us something
very fine while with us on March II.
The peerless King Entertainers give
the last entertainment in the course
on March 10th. Their program is made
up of vocal and instrumental music,
readings, illustrated songs and poems,
colored lights, etc.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-22
Get Your Dates Early.

ihose contemplating having sale of
etsohaI property the coming spring
III 40 well to select their days early
nu nave announcements made in the
'iuhlns of the Posi-. When bills are
lln'ed at this office no charge will be
,aae Tor the notice, otherwise the cosy
III De oO cents. The PosT with its
y lue circulation will be of great bene-
Iat 70 those having sale by having the
y saie. WYNN ''''i 'i'e tf f"S
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-22
Election Notice.

The Annual Meeting of the members
the Beavertown Nut. Fire Ins. Co.,
Beavertown, Pa, for the election of
|lrectors, will be held at thel, home
Fllce on Saturday, Jan. 81, 1908, be-
Feen the hours of and 4 o'clock, D.
I A. II. BowERsox,
fo-4t' Secretary.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-22
WONDERFUL. y CRyE.

is Is displayed by many man en-
kEgrIhg pains of accidental Cuts,
E,ouGds, Bruises, Burns, Scalds,
Po Pure le,t or stiff joints. But there's
E.I EU nee! Tor it. Bucklen's Arnica
Ra,ve Fro'e VIII k i the pain and cure the
|au |,ouoI', Its The best Salve Oh earth
r. bru pIe', too. 25c, at Middleburg
XIV bg store, Grtvbill & Garman,
Pvpilo,d' Pa. DR.. J. w. Sampsell,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-22
Just as n Fire

',aus In dry grassland weeds, so does
nn Illumination In the thrOat-the re-
Ao' cold-grow down into the air.
(hs OF the lungs, The cold, like
I'm, "'e' should be promptly dealt
kl,a., & When you begin to cough. use
Ieus Lung Balsam. 1t will certain.
\ IVA n.ai 'he sore throat and lungs and
AAy save you from consumption.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-22
Many State Chemists.

Have analyzed Devoe and found
lead, zinc, color, linseed oil, and
turpentine dryer; nothing else. The
maker offers 500 reward for find
ing anything else.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-22

Eolly sleighing party from Red
rss entertained by II. r. Bick-
nd wife last Wednesday @veninr.
linz ont at cose1 Reductions b.
ns January w
l.. DUNKELBERGER
New Berlin "Reporter" and the
.,,r,vr Times, two newspapers
II. community, are offered for
ha,to acknowledge the receipt
,rre and useful Calendar from the
tsnce firm OF Schroyer & Smyser
plinsgrove.
BIZ sALE.-Fine lhrge full bronze
o,s-toms and heXs for breeding.
an or address, d. n. APP,
Selinsgrove, Pa.
: are still Offering our goods at
We must redVce the stock for
successor. Co&5 and secure bar
Lot NJ. MILLNER,
Ksntz, Pa.
(orporation, wants n man in this
|nty, with $500 to invest.
hlaried position given to investor.
bood opportunity for active men.
Address. Box 2, PosT,
Middleburgh, Pa.
(OR SALE.-Well established first
j. Millinery and Notion Business,
Ting a large trade from surrounding
ms and country. u
Reason for selling, wiSb to go out of
illness. Address,
L. DUNKELBERGER,
Middleburgh, Pa.
fyou wish to buy good goods cheap,
J of schrcyet, Son & Co., of Milton,
See their WY displayed adver-
Rlnent in thNissue on the fifth
he. Goods reduced to Rock Bottom
ices, while they last.
The Eureka Mfg. Co., of East st.
|uis, ILL.,, want q man with a rig to
|roduci Poultry Mixture in this
|uty. They guarantee $3.50 q day
good worker and they fdrniSh bank
Prence Of their reliability. Send
mp for full particulars. Eureka Mfg.
!, Box 80, East st. Louis, Ill. 1-S-tf,
FOR SALE.-House and Lot in
anklin. A new l2-borse power Frick
gine and Saw Mill. Also Brick
I'd, with about 75,6O Brick, 10000
t Pine Boards, YOb,OOO Plastering
tn, 5000 feet Roofing lath.
'Or prices, etc. call OH
f. S. STRoUP,
'-ot. Swineford, Pa.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-22

FRIDAY, Jan. %, Banquet at Central
Hotel in Middleburg.
SATURDAY, Jan. 24, Republican Pri-
mary election in franklin township,
Middleburg, and other districts.
FRIDAY, Jan. 80, last day to make
Nominations for township and hor-
ough officers.
SATURDAY, Jan. 81, Election of Direc
tors of Bcavertown Mutual Ere It,
surance Co.
SATURDAY, Jan. 81, last day to file
accounts aud Widows appraiscments
for February Court.
SATURDAY, Jan. 81, Republican Stand
ing Committee will meet in Middle
burg.
TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, Feb. 10,
and llth, Farmers Institute in Mid
dieburg.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. IL, Application
will be made To the Governor for
charter for the Shumukin Dam
Water Co.
THURSDAY, Feb. l., Liucoin's blllu-
day.
THURSDAY aud FRIDAY, Feb. l., and
Il, Farmers Institute IN Selinsgrove.
Tuesday, Feb. Il, Spring Election for
township and borough officers.
SUNDAY, Feb. -, Washington's Birth
day.
MONDAY, Feb. %, Regular term of
Court will open in Middlcburg.
TUESDAY, Feb. 24, Shrovc Tuesday.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. p, Ash Wednes-
day.
SATURDAY, aiarch 2l, Spring Com
incuces.
SATURDAY, March 2S, Annual Eclipse
OF the Sun. Invisible in the L. ,.
WEDNESDAY, Apr. /, Spring term of
Susquehanna University opeus.
SUNDAY, April 3, Palm Sunday.
FRIDAY, April 10, Good Friday.
iSUNDAY, April II, Easter.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-22
Committee Meeting.

The Republican Standing Commit
? of Snyder County will meet in
iddleburg : 'turday Jan. 81, 1908.
j. S. Yearick, Chairman
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-22
We Look to Future Sales, Not Present
Profits.

Look, compare, buy where you can
bay the best. Overcoats and suits,
Kersey, Frieze, Melton, Vicuna, Mar
ango, Sedan Montagnac long, short
and middle length, from the big aud
roomy swaggcr 20 the conservative
style. Others aslA $40 for our regular
price $3.50 reduAeAD@.oo. Others ask
$3.50 for our eAplar price $40 reduced
to $50. Gtliels ask $500 for our re-
gular price $l2 reduced to $3.50. Others
ask $500 for our regular price $l5 re-
duced to $500 Rice's, corner 3rd and
Market Sts., Sunbury, Pa. (2N
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-22
Harness for Sale.

Harness for Sale.
A good handmade buggy harness Is
offered for sale. Call or address.
G. w. BURNS,
Midd'eburg, Pa.
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John Stetler.
special Notice.

The foregoing order will be followed closely possible
other exercises will be introduced found desirable.
Speeches. essays and papers ought exceed twenty
The papers, when read considered the property the Department
Of Agriculture.
Although these institutes designed and conducted edu-
cation and advantage Of farmers all who interested invited
to attend and is hoped that they will show their appreciation
only by being present the meetings but also by taking
CusSions.
HsR Questions.
question box will be kept the secrearys desk
invited place therein such questions they may wish have dis
cussed during the session. At the time designated by the
meeting these questions will be referred answer
brought up for general discussion.
All oranges alliances agricultural societies and kindred agrcu
tura organizations specially invited TO attend.
For further information and for programmes, address
F. J. SCHOOL,
Selinsgrove Pa.
Chairman of the Board Institute Managers for Snyder County,
Local Committee.-G. Alfred Schoch, no. Kaufman G. w
Dehl j. c. Bowersox.
Committee Quesion.W F. Sanders John Rohland, C
School, Isaiah Walter.
County Board Of Managers.John F. Boyer, F. J. schoch
Trains the P r. r. from the East arrive 1895 a. m. and
2:53p. m. from the West at $40 a. and 4l3 p. m.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-22

ADJOURNMENT,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-22
"Wednesday Evening. February lth, ZOO.

IN THE INTERESTS OF COUNTRY HOMES
Music Orchestra
The Farmers Home, considered from the Fealthfu
and Convenient Standpoints, by John Stetler.
Selections by Prof. Gilbert and Pupils from the
Middeburg High School,
What Constitutes Country Home by r. S. Seeds.
Music.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-22
GENERAL FARM SESSION.

ADJoURNMENT.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-22

Music by the Orchestra.
Music.
Address Of Welcome, by Prof. A. r. Gilbert
Response, by Dr,l. A. Thayer
Weak points and out School, by Prof W. Waborn Co. Supt
Education and the Farmer, by r. S. Seeds
Health Hints for the Farmer, by Dr. F. Herman
Geographical names Of Snyder County by Edwin Charles
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-22
MIDDLEBURGH, SNYDER COUNTY, PENNA, JANUARY 1908
Coming Events.

FRIDAY, Jan. %, Banquet at Central
Hotel in Middleburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-24
Proud of the Cure.

William r. Travers, the New YORK
city broker, on one occasion desired to
go to an address in suburban Brooklyn,
but, being unacquainted with the local
Iity, accosted a stranger and asked oil
rections. 1t so happened that the stran-
ger suffered and stammered quite as
badly as Travers, who after the man
had made two or three Intellectual at
ltempts to answer grew angry under
the impression he was being Knocked
and holly inquired:
How d-d-dare you t-t-uy to m-m-mock
meT
"Ex-ex-excuse MINER exclaimed the
stranger. II have an im-im-impedi'
ment in m-my s-s-s-speech."
ooh, 1 s-s-s-eew stammered Travers'
the look Of anger giving way to look
OF sympathetic concern. "W-w-why
d-d-don't you g-g-go s-s-see D-d-doctor
S-s-smith? He occurred m-me."-Phil-
adelphia Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-24
Letter From warn, climate.

speaking of pulpit jokes" church.
goer remarked, 81 have veto hear a
better one than that on q reverend gen
tleman of O small congregation in the
city. He is a fine preacher, man
along In years, loved and revered by
his flock. His pulpit utterances never
verge upon levity Of any sort. He alb
hors a resort to humor in church.
zone Sunday evening he was speak
ing to his congregation about Mrs.
Jones, one of the prominent women OF
his church, who had gone south for her
health. In his previous remarks ne
had, with feeling, referred to Mrs
Smith, who had recently left this world
for better one.
HE startled his hearers by saying:
II have Just received letter from Mrs.
Smith. She says 1t is very warm
where she is now
shocked at the audible litter in the
staid congregation, the good man paus-
ed. looked blank and then gasped, i
meant from Mrs. JONES' and hastily
announced the hymn" = New York
Telegram.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-24
Corded Trunks.

Trunks corded instead Of strapped
are thought by some theatrical mana
gers to be fatal to the interests of their
companies. II can't have any hang
mans ropes among my people" ex.
claimed one well known farce comedy
manager ON noticing cords upon CO u
the trunks belonging to lady he had
just brought at large expense from east
to west. And such horror had he OF
the "hoodoo" effect upon his company,
were a woman addicted to such meth
ods to remain a member of it, that he
quietly paid the astonished newcomer
two weeks salary. adding her fare
back to New York by way of compen-
isation for discharglng her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-02-24
AIexamoria Gazefff.
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=
au,ong the BarsloBgs, great Afri-
IAN people, ironis q sacred qbtef z Ihey
.re expert workers In metal. which they
still smelt from it's natiyH ore by the
most primitive methods ever devised by
man. This art was to them in former
DAYS a source of wealth, influence ana
power. and the legend is that when
Ineople did not know the value or the
stones found in their brooks a wise
man" saw a vision. The spirit OF MS
chief stood beside him and said, Gain
er stones and burn them 10 nahe
snears." The sage thought 1t was
dream and that the chief was hungry
"a he sacrificed an OK. But the VISION
returned, and the chief looked sorro"
Eul He stood a long time and at last
said:
"iy son, why do you not obey your
. father? Go to the river, gather stones
and make a hot fire. After that you
will see iron with your eyes"
The sage was greatly frightened and
feared some calamity, but dared not re-
fuse. When he had made a hot hre,
iron came out of 1t, and then he knew
the chief had taken pity on his chii-
dren. He told his son the secret before
he died, but he was q vain coxcomp
and. wishing to show his own wisdom
made iron in the presence Of strangers
and so the secret of the art was lost tC
his tribe, but they have always contin
ued to regard iron as sacred above al
other metals.