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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-15
WORTH THINKING ABOUT.
As = General Proposition II May he
Said That Drawing Poultry Be-
fore Marketing Pays.

, Opinions differ in the United States
regarding the practice of drawing
poultry before marketing. While it
is desirable to suit the demands of
the market to which shipment is made,
the following conclusions from recent
American experiments are of inter-
Est: oLo. l.,
OF Temperature and, humu1ty, drawn
fowls will keep from 20 to 80 hours
longer than those not drawn. The
presence of undigested food and eX-
crementitious substances in animals
which have been killed most certainly
favors tainting of the flesh and gen
eral decomposition. The yiscera are
the first parts to show putrescence,
and to allow these to remain within the
body cannot do otherwise than favor
infection of the flesh with bacteria
and ptomaincs, even if osmosis does
not actually carry putrid juices to
contiguous tissues. Hunters know
the value of drawing birds as soon as
possible after they have been shot,
in order to keep them sweet and fresh
and TO prevent their having a strong
intestinal flavor. That the opening
of the body of an animal and exposing
the internal surfaces to the air may
have some influence of itself in has
tening putrefaction is admitted, but
when the process of drawing is prop
.erly conducted this secondary objec-
ton TO its immediate performance
may be entirely set aside. Absolute
cleanliness should be maintained
throughout the operation. and if the
entrails are torn and their contents
allowed to come in contact with the
flesh of the animal its interior should
at once be washed out with clean cold
water and afterwards with a solution
of common salt and the carcass hung
up until thoroughly dry.-The Farm.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-15

CROSS SECTION SCRATCHING SHED.
still, autumn leaves. Where there are
several shade trees the dry leaves are
easy to get. And it will pay to store
some of them away in boxes or bar
rels for winter scratching material.
The leaves are light and easy for
them to scratch among. The scratch
ing hen is the hen that lays the eggs
if she is we'll cared for otherwise. The
exercise sends the blood quickly
through the veins, giving healthful
glow to the whole system. Few eggs
may be expected from hens that are
not in perfect condition. The dust
bath. one of the aids in keeping fowls
healthy, so often is not provided by
the careless owner, who, it seems, does
not study their habits. How they
make the dust fly if they discover
dusty place under an old building in
the winter! They seem to enjoy a
bath as much as we do.
l have been testing the wire hens
nests. They are durable and cheap
gnu give uo plaNc lbi 'Si h'h'
1T the hens would just as soon have
an ordinary wnlch we 6sdir secure
ly to the warmest side of the hen
house for cold weather. / find they
will select nest every time that has
nest egg in it. The evaporating nest
eggs are all right. They cause the
lice to go "way back and sit down."
so to speak
No poultry house is completely fur
niShed for winter without an automat-
ic poultry fountain. One old hen, if
she is fat enough will pay for large
sized fountain made of galvanized iron
that will not freeze and burst. and
there is no danger of little chicks
drowning. The chief advantage is the
water being kept clean and pure. When
the egg is composed Of about GO per
cent. water it is easy to see what ar
important factor water is in the run
ming of the egg machine. 1t is said
impure water Injuries the flavor of
eggs. Whether this be true or not. it
is not good for the hen to drink out
of slop hole. Then / do not like the
idea of eating chickens that are not
provided with pure water. / imagine
the flavor of the egg and fowl boSl are
little off.-Ohio Farmer.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-15
Covered Rnost. for Winter.

To keep fowls comfortable during
the very cold nights in the northern
section Of the country. what are
called hooded or covered roosts. may
be provided. These can be had by
closing in the two ends Of the roost-
ing places with boards of heavy mus
lin; and then have a curtain to come
down in front. This will confine the
warmth or heat from the fowls, and
will keep them nice and WARM through
the coolest nights. All this may be
done at very little cost, and the COM
fort to the fowls and the saving in
food that would be otherwise de-
manded to keep them warm will
more than pay for the cost and trou-
BILE Of fixing, looking after and clos
ing them at night, and giving them
their freedom in the morning
Commercial Poultry.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-15

band with three legs attached. 1t is
desirable to place the band as near
the base of the kettle as possible, so
as to obviate the necessity of long
legs. The band may be put on hot
and shrunk to the kettle. OF course
it will then remain with it. In some
cases it is desirable to have the band
free so that the kettle can be taken
off.-A. r. Giauque, in Orange Judd
Farmer.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-15
RENOVATING THE SOIL.
Best and Cheapest Way IL to Grow
Leguminous Plants for One or
More Seasons.

Glover has long been priced as y
very valuable crop; the difficulty,
however in securing a stand renders
the clover crop on most farms very
unsatisfactory. For this reason COW
peas, soy beans, the velvet bean and
some of the vetches are gaining Il
great deal of recognition. 1t is abso-
lutely necessary to build up the soil
in some manner; our rapidly increas-
ing population, together with our eX-
panding export trade, demands 4
greater food supply each year. For.
merly we supplied the deficiency by
breaking up more government land;
have, however, reached the limit
in that direction, and it is necessary
to turn our attention to more extern
siye farming; for this reason every
farmer should make a test of the diff
ferent leguminous plants on his soil
to determine which is the most val.
liable for his particular use, as well
as to acquaint himself with the good
qualities and the peculiarities of
each. Changes are constantly taking
place in farming methods as well a
in other lines of business; those farm,
ers who take advantage of the ne v
processes are the ones who succeed.
If your land has become poor legumes
will restore it. 1t is important that
they be grown two or more seasons.
Agricultural Epitomist.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-15
A Steady Income.

Salary or commission paid weekly. our 1900
acre nursery requires local and travelling agents
everywhere to dispose Of its products. Also
seed line win arrange for whole part time
Outfit free. We guarantee profitable and pleas
ant employment the year round. Write to day
for special terms.
Brown Bros. Com pany. Rochester,N.Y Y
l2.lS3mo.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-15
RAIN AND SUN-PROOF.
Coop for Chickens Thnt Is Easy to
Clean and Can BE Made of
Cheap Lumber.

! have q chicken coop which think
suits me better than any other have
tried before, says j. {. Becraft, Of Mar
shall, Mo, in letter to Poultry
Keeper.
The coop is made out Of cheap lum-
Der. The bottom is hinged at the back
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-15
A MISSOURI COOP,

TO the upper part. At the front
drive two staples to fasten the coop
down. so it can be moved about. The
upper part comes down over the floor
all the way so you can put nail
through the staple.
The shade in the front is to keep the
sun and rain out. These coops are
very easy TO clean.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-15
pEKMANENr SITUATION.

Cash paid W eekly for services either on salary
and expenses paid, or commission, To take or.
ders for our Garden teess; also Fruits aud
Flowers. We carry full line for the Farm and
Market Gardeners, So that n live man cannot
help but succeed. he has the facilities to
compete for all kinds OF trade and with differ
ent Ciasses of customers. Write at once for
terms to
NIerrick Seed Company,
124.l3,. Rochester, n. Y
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-15
SUPPORT FOR KETTLE.
A Home Device Which VIII BE Found
servicenble ut All Seasons of
the Year.

The accompanying illustration
shows my plan for supporting my
big iron kettle when / want to use
it for heating water or for any pu
pose. 1t consists simply of an iro
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-15

Hens have the reputation of being
the filthiest feeders of anything that
is offered in the market for sale, but
they can be kept as clean as baby.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-15

A lazy hen is never a laying hen.
To have your hens lay well, you must
make them scratch or work for their
food. Therefore scatter the grain
well.-Commercial Poultry. !
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-15

The best way to cure sickness
among hens is to prevent it.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-01-15
Pipe, Post and Legs.

The legs attached by roundheaded to the m
Into this post forced an iron pipe, which up throug
and to which the castings at the top attached Arou
the CASE revolves
As HOME OFFICE Or LIBRARY article we claim its equal
exist The accuracy of this statement be confirmed by
letters of the commentator from thousands of M
torneys Physicians Government, State and County Officials
and Business Men, Over $4,000 have been sold in the Uu
aud orders now come for large lots from England and o
countries. - --------~----
HOW FINISHED.-It is handsomely finished in Ania
and an ornament to any Office Library Parlor
AS GlFT.-Nothing made is more suitable to present b
Or as Wedding Birthday Gift than this Stand
HOW SHlPPED-This Stand is sent knocked down. w4
heavy paper, making package of 20 lbs BY Freight
secondclas and at about half what it would cost
Plain directions for putting together accompany each Stand
While the regular price of this Stand is 500, for short
allowed to sell them the wholesale of Three %
b. Chicago Or will send the PosT year prepaid and
Stand shipped F. o. B. Chicago, for $3.50.
The POST,
Middleburg,
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
THE STAIN OF GUILT"
At ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Parts Well Taken and Interest in Melo-
drama Sustained Throughout.

THE Stain Of GHflf % a four-act melo-
drama, was the attraction last night at
the Academy of Music. Unlike most
sensational PLAYS Of its kind, the crime
on which IT is built is supposed to
have been committed long ago, when the
wife of Hiram Snowden a banker was
murdered and his child stolen from him
James A Heenan. as Jim Buford. the
hero. gave an admiral HE presentation CT
the part, and was well sustained
throughout by Rachael Acton, as Chi
quita. the street singer. William A.
Tulley. as Madewell. made an excel
lent villain. and his good work was fire.
duently applauded. John Rucker, as
Rastus Snow. a negro porter. was en-
tertaining in monologue and song. Mat
tie Lockette, as Callie Buford. sang
two catchy songs. which the audience
made her repeat several times.
"Rube'' Waddell. the baseball pitcher,
having parted company with the man
ayers Of the show in Philadelphia on
Saturday last, did not appear. His part
as special officer was presented by
Thomas Whitbeck.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
Union Station Contracts.

AL details concerning the awarding
OF the contract for the construction OF
the Union Station were received In the
city this morning by the engineers ana
other representatives of the Pennsyl-
vania and Baltimore and Ohio Railroads,
which comprise the Washington Ter
minal Company. The main contract
went 10 the 1nompson-Starrett Com
pany, of New York. and the members
of this firm are to have the handling OF
the subcontracts. There remain several
of the latter which have not yeti been
awarded. The money for the building
of the structure has already been pro-
vided by the Baltimore and Ohio and
the Pennsylvania, so there Is no pos
sible chance Of delay on account OF the
disturbed condition Of the market for
securities. Had not the foresight Of
the officers in charge provided funds
early. there would have TO have been
placed on the market the stocks and
bonds to get the millions. While the
station proper is to cost $4,000. coo, II is
said more than S12,OOo.OcO is TO be ex-
pended on the terminals, OF which the
Pennsylvania is to pay $S.OO0.OO0 and the
Baltimore and Ohio $4,O00,oC0. The
nominal headquarters of the Washing
ton Terminal Company is In Baltimore.
but affairs are directed from the Broad
Street station in Philadelphia
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
This Weeks Offerings at the heaters
HISTORY OUTDONE BY
STAGE PAUL REVERE
Author of MelodraD,s Takes Acceptable
Liberties With Revolutionary Hero.
Applauded by Large Audience.

A melodrama based upon that famous
Revere was presented at the Lafayette
last evening to a good-sized audience,
which, judging from the generous ap-
plause. enjoyed itself immensely. While
the play presents no tangible plot, there
is enough action of the really strenuous
sort to keep the auditory interested IN
til the drop of the final curtain. Rich
ard Butler, in the title role, possesses
good physique. a pleasing stage pres
ence. and a voice well adapted to the
heroic lines apportioned to him. His
support is fair. but is susceptible of
considerable improvement.
Little effort is made By the dramatist
to adhere TO history or to historical
facts of the period in which the play is
set. The fiction is good. however. and
the love story OF Paul, who, although
en- ardent patriot. is in love with the
daughter of a stanch loyalist. is care
fully interviewer with few battles AMI
hand-to-hand encounters, calculated tn
bring out the goose pimples on the more
timid ones in the audience. The music
was good and appropriate. with the ex-
eeption Of the accompaniment in the
third act. While the sturdy patriots
were Telling the ranks of the redcoats
and pulling down the Solors of George
III I'm the winter of 1775) the orchestra
played softly the familiar strains OF
Dixie"
In the second act, when Paul Revere Is
supposed TO make his wonderful mid.
night ride through the county OF Mid
diesex arousing the farmers with a
warning of the approaching British. the
curtain rises. showing real live horse
going down an imaginary road as fast
as his rapidly moving legs can carry
him. The farmers are alarmed and the
auditory thoroughly satisfied
The third act serves TO introduce Z
battle scene which brought severa
screams from the fair members of tn,
audience. The ragged and weary Ameri
can troops are slowly retreating before
the onslaught of the British. Sudd=nIy
Paul Revere appears in the ranks o.
the patriots. accompanied by a formid
able brass cannon. Single handel Pau
Stays a dozen OF the foremost redcOaI
wheels his cannon IN position. and r0ut.
the entire British army. SO great va.
the applause which followed all Ihii
strenuousness. that Mr.. Buhler he'd t.
appear before the curtain and express:
his THINKS for the kind reception
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
Hartman Optimistic.

z. H. Hartman. of the Union Pacific
who has been making an extended tour
OF the West studying conditinos there.
Is quoted as saying:
-All over the West the prospects for
continued prosperity are excellent
would not like to say, however. that
look for as great tonnage during 1904
as during 1903 / must confess, also,
that despite the favorable outlook there
is an undercurrent Of apprehension.
am inclined TO believe that this IS large
ly due to the coming Presidential cam
paign. which win undoubtedly have it's
usual effect upon business. Other than
that / do not think that there Is any
foundation for the doubt which seems
to exist regarding the future
I'VE have no large work under way,
and I do not think we shall undertake
any for some time to come. The lines
in which 1 am interested have spent
over 500. 000. 900 eoring the last three
years. and 1 think this has put them
In condition to handle fairly well the
greatly increased traffic. We shall keep
up the usual improvements but shall not
Undertake any great improvements dur
ing the coming year. The tunnel through
the Sierra Nevada mountains is under
consideration, but that is a great under
taking. and win wait. IL Will be made
some time"
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
A HOT old TIME"
PLEASES At EMPIRE
Case of Mistaken Identity Responsible
for Evening of Merriment.

"A Hot Old Time" pleased large
houses at the Empire yesterday after
noon and evening. The play is a farce.
and case Of mistaken idenAty causes
all the fun
Eddie Weston. as Sandy MePhearson,
an expressman. Unexpectedly drops into
the house Of General Blazer a wealthy
New Yorker. who mistakes him for an
old friend Of the family and extends 10
him an invitation to make himself At
home.' which Sandy does. Jack Tread
well. sutton for the hand Of the gen
erals daughter. who is not in favor with
the general. makes up as a counterpart
OF Sandy. and then the trouble begins.
Lottie West Symons. as the irate Mrs.
General Blazer. was well received. Josie
Davis exceptionally sweet voice. was
heard 10 advantage In several songs.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
GOOD CHRISTMAS BILL
OF POLITE VAUDEVILLE
Clever Sketch by Milton and Dolly
Mobiles, and Excellent Music by
the Fadettes, of Boston.

1t is natural that Chase's should pro-
vide a good bill this week. For within
the next ten days. the patrons of vaude-
vile. as we'll as other residents OF the
community. Will be overlooking with the
cheer OF Christmastide. and nothing but
the merriest should be given to add to
their enjoyment
The most entertaining portion of the
performance is a sketch. entitled. "A
Blue Grass Widow" presented by Mil
ton and Dolly Mobiles. and Eva Wescott.
While the act tells a timeworn story of
a young wife's efforts to regain atten-
ton froFl her recalcitrant spouse by
arousing the fires OF jealousy within
him. the lines are so clever. the por-
trayal so bright. and original. that IT
may be characterized as one Of the best
seen in Washington this season
The Fadettes. the celebrated women's
concert orchestra of Boston, are con-
spicuous as the headliner of the bill. A
half dozen selections were given by the
players. under the dictatorship of Caro-
line B. Nichols. The organization is
undoubtedly one of the best combina-
lions OF women musicians in the United
States. and its work compares favor
ably with that OF the best orchestras
The Three Marvellous MerrilIs. -
among the highest opponents of trick
bicycle riding, give remarkable exhibit
ton OF skill. The trio has been seen in
Washington before. and their feats have
already been given the stamp of ap-
prevail.
An exhibition of strength and hand
to-hand balancing is contributed by La
Veen and Cross. while Pete Baker
proves entertaining In & monologue and
vocal sketch. Mayme Remington and
her 'bunRle boo-loo babies" otherwise
Tour pickaninnies. created d favorable
impression. and was accorded a hearty,
greeting by the audience. The Vita
graph presents thirty-five fairyland
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
Scores of Bidders.

There were scores OF bidders for the
contract, including many Washington
men. At various times it has been re-
ported that local men had Obtained the
contract, and the belief is still expressed
that some Of them may yet get one or
more of the subcontracts. Many Phiia-
delphia firms also entered the contest,
and for a time II was reported that
Roydhouse. Arye & Co, who constructed
the Pennsylvania station in Pittsburg
would have the work. Like other re-
ports. this proved to be untrue.
The Thompson-Starrett Company Is
well known In Philadelphia and Is just
about completing the Bailey, Banks &
Biddle new building In Chestnut Street.
Philadelphia contractors will, however.
fare well in the terminal work. Nc
Mullin & McAIanus. Of that city, have
contract on the approaches, which
will pay more than 100000 Ryan &
Kelley. Sims & Co. and other Phila-
aelphia contractors also have contracts
on the terminal work or approaches
through tunnels, which will run up into
hundreds OF thousands Of dollars.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
RICE AND BARTON HAVE
GOOD SHOW AT LYCEUM

Rice and Barton's gayety extrava-
ganza company holds the board at Ker-
mans Lyceum Theater this week The
feature Of the show is the work OF
Charles Barton. in the two burlesques.
He is a natural comedian. and in the
first burlesque has good lines
The chorus work Is hard and well
done and the women are handsomely
cOsturned
In the oiio are Charles II. Mackie. re-
otter; the orion troupe of high hOri-
zontal bar gymnasts; Lillian Washburn
and Ada Lane, and the great Interna-
uoaal -Four OF musical comedians.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
"A CHINESE HONEYMOON"
AS POPULAR AS OF OLD
Katie Barry Appropriates
the Comedy HOnOrs.
HER METHODS ARE UNUSUAL
Originator of Role, She Scores Genuine
Success, and Her Songs Are
Well Received

Despite two former visits to Wash
ington. "A Chinese Honeymoon" re-
turned to the Capital last night and en-
lumbia Theater. the scene of its former
local presentations. The piece has been
reviewed so extensively that the Wash,
ington public is familiar with its story
and score, but these facts evidently
have done much to enhance rather than
to diminish it's interest, for each num-
Der was heartily encored, and the really
musical comedy style of humor seemed
TO adequately entertain those in front
Since the production of THE Mikado"
China and Japan have furnished unlim-
tied material for opera and musical
comedy, and when The Geisha' and
San Toy had been given more than
their ordinary lease of life il was
thought the supply of kimonos and Ian
terms must certainly have been exhaust
ed. The career of "A Chinese Honey
moon" has contradicted this belief, and
the reception given the piece upon its
third visit to Washington should be am
pie evidence that the local public takes
a long time to tire of thing when once
il strikes the fancy.
''The Original Cast"
The current production and company
are not the same as those seen In pre-,
Vious presentations of the comedy. Both
are said TO be the original" which
means they are the same as that shown
in New York Somehow managers and
press agents have a firm belief that II
they advertise the original New York
% thar bopcac will 10 HlTad Nv an
audience duly impressed with the solem,
nifty of the thing and understanding
fully the Unreasonable favor done it in
allowing il to view the same things in
the same way that New York has done.
This may bear its weight in other cities,
but not so in Washington, for If the
local public does not like a thing its
| coming from New York or Pohick win
not make IL paying proposition.
However. judged abstractly. the pres
! ent lot Of principals is better than its
! predecessor. with few exceptions. While
all the names are being strung out at
the top of the program, It would be well
to print. just beneath the title. with
Katie Barry" for that little lady suave-
ly appropriated the comedy honOrs Of
the performance. Miss Barry was
/ brought TO America to originate this
F., role. and she has scored a genuine
/ comedy success. Her methods are un-
usual. her style individual, and her en-
tire portrayal of the slavey, which
Toby Claude first made known locally
/ is one of distinct interest.
Encores Were Many.
In her several songs Miss Barry re
ceived 50 many encores that her verses
gave out. Violet Dale appears IN tbs
role Of the bride and wears some prett,
I gowns.
The temperance in Washington o.
William Pruette, George Broderick, anC
Mabella Baker Tevives pleasant mem
cries in the hearts Of theatergoers. and
their presence in the cast of "A Chimes
Honeymoon" contributes much to tn
success of the comedy. Fred w. Mac
plays the role of the bridegroom, an,
his comedy abilities were manifest Fl
the ease with which he sang that anti
quated song. Mr. Dooley"