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The midland journal., 1885-08-28
HOW TO BECOME DEAF AT WILL.

A correspondent of the London Lancet
says: Some years ago, owing to illness
and long residence in the tropics, 7
became morbid, sensitive to noises of
every kind, and procured complete re-
lief in the following way I placed
some spermaceti ointment in the center
of n little square of thin, limp cotton,
brought the corners together, tied them
with thread, and inserted one of the
little plugs well into each ear, and after
o little kneading and gentle pressure
found that was absolutely deaf to all
ordinary noises such as the loud bark
ing of dogs and the loud rumbling of
heavy carriages in the street A couple
of points must be carefully attended to.
The ointment must no. be too soft, the
quantity about the size of small pea,
and the little bag must be somewhat
larger than its contents to allow the
plugs to take the shape of the auditory
canal. If the bag be too small, or it's
contents larger in size than a pea, it
cannot be inserted into the ear, and if
applied only to that orifice it entirely
fails in its objects. This little expert
ment is easily tried, and q daily expert
ence of over twelve months warrants me
in saying that it will be found invaluable
in the sick-ruom.
The midland journal., 1885-08-28
ORIGIN OF THE WHITE CAMELLIA.
So was Standing.

Ferdinand VI, of Spain, while suffer-
ingunder the hereditary melancholy from
which he subsequently died, was pacing
to and fro one December day i'll the
year 1889 IL his bedroom in the Palace
Royal of Madrid He was interrupted
by the entrance of Maria Theresa, his
Queen, who bounded gayly into the
room. In her hand she held flower of
dazzling whiteness which she presented
to her husband. ga beautiful flower,
but scentless," exclaimed the King, fold
ing in his arms the wife whom he pas
sionately loved. cit is the new flower
of the Philippines" said the Queen.
81 have kept the best for YOU"
The flower which Maria Theresa
brought TO her husband q century and
half ago had been presented to her the
previous day by Jesuit missionary just
returned from the Indies. Craving an
audience from his sovereign he brought
his offering, small shrub with glossy
green leaves, ON which blossomed two
magnificent white flowers, and which he
had brought from the island of Luzon,
one of the Philippine group. 1t was
about three feet in height and grew in a
vase of mother -of-pearl. The Jesuit
donor was pamed Camellia Cuttings
from the rare shrub were carefully culti-
waited in the hothouses of Ell Buen Retro,
at Madrid. Though it was introduced
into SPAN towards the end of 1873 the
new flower of Father Camellia remained
for !: long time in state of semi-obscur-
itv. as tie possessors iealously guarded
if lest If sbo,,ld become common. But
the monopoly Wa 5 gradually relaxed and
the camellia now Blooms re"riy DIS uiii.
versally as other beautl-' -'ui ornaments Oh
the flower garden.
The midland journal., 1885-08-28
EFFECT OF MUSIC.

The effect of music on the sense was
wonderfully verified during the mourn
ing for the Duke of Cumberland, uncle
of George III. A tailor had q great
number of black suit which were to be
finished in very short space of time
Among his workman was fellow who
was always singing "Rule Britannia"
and the rest of the countrymen joined
in the chorus. The tailor made observa-
tions and found that the slow time re-
tarted the work in consequence, he
engaged blind fiddler, and placing him
near the workshop, made him play con-
stantly the lively tune Nancy Dawson"
The design had the desired effect, the
tailors elbows moved obediently to the
melody, and the clothes were sent home
in ample time.
The midland journal., 1885-08-28
TIE LAKE JEWELLERS,

They wove and plated cloth, and
either cultivated or bartered corn FROM
tribes who practiced agriculture. More
over, they had sheep, pigs, goats and
COWS, and grew pears and apples, while
they supplied themselves with fish by
means of lines and nets. Their grain
they ground into meal by means Of
mortar OF by "mealing stones" and
favored it, as do the Danes and Germans
of our times, with poppy seeds, or,
like so many other people, with cara
ways. They ate the water chestnut, the
lazelnut and the walnut, beechnl,ts
and acorns, and in the season, feasted
on the raspberry, the strawberry, the
elderberry, the wild cherry and the sloe.
The art of making pottery was familiar
to them, and their implements of stone,
horn, and bone were hafted in wooden
handles. Tanning was practiced, and
the presence of wooden last proves
that they made shoes or sandles to
measure. Fire they obtained by strik-
ing flint flake against o piece OF iron
pyrites, and the stone implements were
fixed into their handles by means of the
Val de Travers asphalt, so commonly
used in these times as o cement for
street pavement Their oxen were of
the ancient breed kept in Neolithic
Britain, and their swine, sheep and cows
were confined in pens near the huts of
these pre- historic farmers. Their dog
was jackal-looking animal, which was
probably brought from Southeastern
Europe or Southern or Central Asia,
since its nearest native ally is q jackal
found in those parts of the world, while
the hog is thought by Mr. Dawkins to
have been introduced into Europe as a
domestic animal. The sheep of the
Lake dwellers was horned, and of
" fine delicate breed" and the goat was
probably the ancestor of the Welsh
variety, though, as neither animal is
represented by any wild stock IN
Europe, their ancestry must be sought
for in some other quarter of the world,
whence they spread over Neolithlc
Europe. The stock of the Lake dwellers
appears to have been introduced into
Europe en- masse, and not, as might
have been expected, one after another,
though it is doubtful whether the ass
was a contemporary OF the species
mentioned, since it has been found in
only two of the settlements. In brief,
10 is all but certain thai the domestic
animals of the Lake dwellers were
brought from Central Asia, the home OF
SO many OF the European peoples.
The midland journal., 1885-08-28
THE oLD-FAsu1oNED HOUSE.

OF all the tender and comfortable things
That now and then sweet memory brings,
There's nothing dearcr that love recalls
Than the old fashioned house with its white
washed walls.
Not a mansion to-day. though marvel OF art,
Can ever usurp its place in my heart,
For there my earliest prayers were said,
And slept at night in trundle bed.
Meath coverlids reaching from feet to chin
BY mothers hand tucked gently in,
And a goodnight kiss on my tired brow
Oh, earth holds no such blessing now
A garden WAS fragrant in flower beds
Where marigolds lifted their velvet heads,
And warmed by sunshine, refreshed by dew
The bachelor-button and toucll-me- not grew
In a river. that curved like n shepherds crook
We iSted for minnows with bent pili-hook,
Or with little bare feet OFT wadeI through,
And bravely padded our own canoe.'
Twas a home of welcome no one could doubt,
Whose latch string hung invitingly out.
And many Il stranger supped at its board
While blazing logs in the chimney roared.
o this is an age of reform and change
And things aesthetic. m dern and strange
Improvements that SAVIOR of silver and gold
Are superseding the cherished and old.
But turn from palaces built for show
With ni;,HSlrd roofs and stories below
OF frescoed, kasomnei, dadoed halls,
To the oid-fashioned house with its white
washed walls.
The midland journal., 1885-08-28
YHK MIDLAND JOURNAL,

repay this man for his defence of her.
But it must not be. I have been mad,
blind, to let it so SO far"
It was hours before he could see her
alone Then he drew her aside into an
alcove.
"Roselle, he cried, a fire in his dark
eyes she had never seen there before
"Roselle, what do 1 hear? Are you
betrothed to Hamilton ?-promised TO be
his wife ?"
Eyes" she answered, very softly.
He seized her hand.
"Why did you do it?" he cried.
"Did you not hno,o I loved you-had
loved you for long time? You are
sacrificing yourself to romantic idea,
Roselle, in marrying Hamilton. 1t
must not be-"
She drew her hands away, and looked
him full in theeyes.
cit must be-" she said 81 am not
sacrificing myself to any idea. I am
going to marry Hugh Hamilton, because
l love him."
He heard her with q sharper pain in
his soul than he had ever supposed it
possible for him to suffer.
"I had dreamed--I had fancied--"
he began, and paused,
EYES. I know" she said. ''f had
dreamed, too-dreamed that you could
make me into anything high and true
and noble that you desired but you did
not try, and began to study you-after-
wards 10 compare you with Hugh Ham
ilton, and found him so much nobler,
that all my heart has gone to him. I
have been o motherless girl, Standing,
all my life-gay, spirited, passionate
but always knew that q loving hand
could lead me to any height. I have
been praised, admired, fattered, scolded,
censured, slandered, and it all has made
me reckless. Now I am loUed, and by
that love I mean to grow to all womanly
grace and worth"
"But loved you, Roselle !" he cried;
his selfish heart in wild passion of pain
at the loss of her.
"No," she said; "no man loves
woman who waits for his friend to defend
her name. Goodnight"
T.. Two months later, when the party had
all gone back to the city, Standing lin-
gered behind.
ga man is fool who grieves his life
away over any woman" he said. "And
Lydia Hamilton would be model wife,
doubt not"
So he asked her to accept the vacancy.
care you not aware that I am be.
trothed to my COUSIN" she asked, turn
ing her clam eyes upon him in surprise.
II supposed you knew of it-an engage.
ment of long standing, and known to all
my friends. I am sorry this has oc-
Cured.
So was Standing.
The midland journal., 1885-08-28
ROSELLE.

It was the last bal n,asque of the season
Just before fashions votaries said
goodbye to the fascinations of the opera
and ball, and fled to country haunts and
ocean beaches.
Two genteel loungers who had strolled
in to look at the costumes now sat i'll one
of the little alcoves that opened upon
the balcony, smoking and chatting over
their cigars.
"Where do you go?" said Henry.
''To Brighton. And you?"
Switzerland, I think. Party of us
going all the club; all save Standing"
''And hep"
Henry laughed. "He will not be in
duced to leave England, or the vicinity
of London, this SUMNER" he said.
"He's done for, evidently"
''What! you don't mean he is in
earnest with the dashing Roselle? !
fancied he was not SO far gone as that"
81 think he cares more for Roselle
than he is willing to confess even to
himself. But he is off on new scent
now. There is q lovely wlld-rose of
girl been visiting friends of his. She
is from Beechviile, fifty miles away.
Her father has superb country resi-
dence. and she is an only daughter. He
is invited up there for shooting and fish
ing by her brother. If he goes-fare-
well, Standing. The wild-rose is very
fresh and very fair, and her parents
know it. They know, too, that Stand
ing is as rich as a young Cresus, and
wonderfully susceptible for one of his
years and experience. feel sorry for
Roselle,"
''Bah :" sneered the other. "You
waste your pity. Women OF her style
do not need 1t.
"You do Roselle wrong" said Henry.
'She is grossly misiudged by most
people. She is imprudent, rash, even,
in her conduct at times, but she is fine
girl, with heart which I believe is
deeply touched just now. I belive she
loves Standing passionately.
"You are very lenient in your judg-
ment for a man of as wide experience as
yours"
"Yes, perhaps so. My experience
makes me lenient. Roselle excites my
interest and pity. She always has. An
orphau-with money. beauty, dash,
spirits, wits, no caution, no adviser-she
became social code to herself. Yet no.
body can lay finger upon one wrong
act in the girls life, and if Standing
would marry her, society would accept
her and make the best of it. I wish
Standing would marry her, but he hasn't
the moral courage. think he is going
off to Beechville to wean himself from
her fascinations. Let us move on"
They moved on, and did not see the
figure of woman who had sat just out
side on the balcony. She bad gone out
OF the heated ballroom to rest and
breathe the pure night air for moment
with her mask off
She was of fine figure, which was we'll
displayed by her elegant costume. Her
rich, bronze hair fell in luxurious free
dom over her handsome shoulders; her
large, brown eyes were full of unshed
tears her beautiful mouth dropped at
the corners: her white hands had
dropped, the mask on her lap. and were
.clasped convulsively upon her bosom.
It was Roselle.
She had heard all the conversation.
$50 he is going to Beechville," she
eaid /; land to her We will see."
The midland journal., 1885-08-28

It cannot be too deeply impressed on
the mind that application is the price to
BE paid for mental acquisitions, and that
itiis9as absurd to expect them without it
as to hope for harvest where we had
not sSJwn the seed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-03
GUNNER Resorts.

The short line between NcwYork and Canala-Saraoga
nake George, Lake Champlan the hdroSdacks Montreal
quebec the IT. Lawrence and SAgusnay Eve
Sharon Springs aad H0ges cave present choice OF every
attraction associated with American life and travel
Tickets sale all prominent tcSet Offices Send for
gaps time tsbles descriptive pamphlets excursion rates.
&c, 70 J. W BJRDiCR,
General Passen ger Agent, A baDy, N. Y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-03
Proposals.
NOTICE TO ARCHITECTS.
$3.50 FOR PLANS

TIE Directors OF e Insane Asylum Of Arzona propose to
erect ~ asylum FL sufcleat size and capacity accommo
date 100 patients the city OF PhGnx in Marieopa
Ccanty All Territory and for the purpose OF obtaining
plans and specifications suitable such hereby
make The following onor 10 Architects. namely;
Fts The Directors will receive plans and specification
oheG ~ hsebtecis and lille with their secretary
OF July, 1855.
hESoND onsad day as soon thereafter practicable
e ec ofa will examine all the plans aid specifications Of
eie s any one OF thom shall be approved by the Direct
adopted for the will
pay 10 the party Offering the hundred and hfy dol
,e hut the Directors right reject all plans
snd ep-ri-e atoms 0fei oil.
THIRD. 7n- serti to be used in the construction Of
tie buidiHgs sal or iron ana wood unless Differ
cut material ahi be found is desirable and
b. supplied for equal cost
FOURTH Tho cost OF the whole structure l6sst not er
coed $4,000.
FIFTH. The buildngsmust be completed themselves but
go arranged t their capacity be largely nere sed with
ciity by Additions without changing removing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-03
Gcrntrp BOARD iDauteo.

COUNTRY BOARD for the summer wanted
" nv a family OF sevs1 three adults, three children
aud nurse Must WITHIN hours Of NewNoTS by ali
ana within thirty minutes Grive from depot The hOnse n
stand "a high ground be wvidraine and Nentlied nave
asrce se surroundings pure and IL neghOOfhni
FIRE , ,naaria Good b,larc good beds inisp ms be
conlortabe private farm house small boarding house
preferred Address. stating fuu PARTICULARS and terMs
TX H."
BrtvoorI station. Brooklyn, y. \.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-03

SEVENTH. The climate IL temperate but the mercury
ranges hi IN during about three months If the and then t
drops 70 the freezing point winter and hence
provisions ust be made extremely well
cold weather The approximately fol-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-03

All plans and specific by mail express must DO
prepaid and marked III and Specifications for IN Insane
Asylum ana drcssed 10 the reaiy Of the Directors OF
the Insane Asylum PhdniK. MaTieopa Ounty. Arizona.
Plans AMI spccIc aons will be returned II required on re-
oeipt Of cost u transported y. A. MORE ORD.
nenlefAIY nard Of Insane AAKnm DiTeCtOrs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-03
Gunner Re1orts.

MONMOUTH BEACH, near Long Branch'--
M Ross COTTAGE viii be opened ivr 90 SIS VI
nnfi theu address II AtNANl hO Eeuas1 n-sl oIOoJs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-03
Dnsiness CHANCES.

TOR SALE.-Good opportunity for business;
Il - oldest,hbsbed house founded In 1919 having
large trade rare chance for pers shng good bust
49, canfal reauirei will exchange for good
farm in this county. Address o. Box 50I, hudson N u
XHTANTED.--A junior partner with from
w $4,000 70 100000 In an extensive Machine and
unndry hsiuess IN good location well established and con-
troInnx valuable patents Prime pas only.
u0'N"s Address j. Il. r.. Tribune Office
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-03
HOTEL BELLEVUE,
EOTEA MONT RANCE,

BARNEGAT CITY, OCEAN CO.. ". T.
opens 10 Frst-class In eveTy respect Immediate
relief Hay Fever and Asthma Two trains daily via
PenLsy HailIOad. Address . ..
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uo3IcOj LODGE,

KATsKILL BAY. LAKE GEORGE, y. Y.
Pleasantly located on Ripeys Point mnutef nom too
graph and poet Offices Good ac'omm'cii IONS tI ~. "
boarders New buildings. 1ns view. elegant bathing r2h
b1ats steamboats, sop 80 our G'fa.
Nice Al adV prn,e 10 malaria SD o. en- June
II Terms moderate efpec Inducements o. families Fox
further information address GEOl.Gi. y Ffi,l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-03
GRANT MOUSE,

JEFFERSON HEIGHTS Cais'dn =. Y.
This popular summer resort y aVoisDy oe@tea u
acfcsfbe ton. Perfect damage No y a. %
or Aoz0uroes Hotel acoOmmOi tos 300 tyen foni JIM
10 Octnller l. For circul1rs Information lddresf
GIANT d CORNELL. Catskil = y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-03
AVON INN,

KEY EAST BEACH. NJ, NOW OPEN.
eharmingy situated five miles south OF Long Branch Hot
sna cod sehwater baths ON three floors ARR ESiAN WE'LL
WATER FROM DEPTH or 500 FEET. Sanitary arrange
gsents perfect. send Tor "a SEASON AT AVON INN
!LLUsI RATED" Address r. H. YARD. who may be seen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-03
Gelp toanteo.

A DVERTISEMENTS FOR THE NEW.
n YORK TRIBUNE WILL 81 RECEIVED AT TIE
FLOWN OFFICES No. l,23S Broaiway corner Thirty
nrsts and 3O3 West Twenty thrd.st, corner
Eghlh-ave No lj3 Four have corner Foursenthst. 7G
IN rd ave, corner Forty soventhst No lOO7 1hdave,
ear ST. and at the HA RLEM OFFICE 800 THIRD
corner hundred and nth n. Of
Also BROOK LYN, IS and 81 CouT-st
XVANTED.-A coed cook and laun1ress one
w who Ia willing to so West. Answer In haDdwnt
ing MRS. IL. J. SLOCUM. sing sing, New-YoIk
NVANTED.-A retail clothing salesman,
w Call stone & Firth is Lispenardst between and
10. References required.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-03
lillsecilaneous.

"A DVERTISEMENTS FOR THE NEW:
~ YORK TRIBUNE Will BE RECEIVED AT THE
UFTOWN OFFICE 10. J. .35 Brosiway, corner Thirty
hrsts. until and SO Wet Twenty -thrdst. corner
Etglth-ave No 1873 Four have Foureonthst 100
Thrdave, corner Forty ssyena.,t 10 007 IhIdaya'
tethst and &C this HARLEM OFFICE 800 Third
hundred and n:tbst 10 p M ~
regular Office rates. Also. BlOOkYN s5 aud 81 Goaret
EOR SALE.-A pair Ol chestnut sOrre mares,
and years old 15s hands nigh sired by Old SuDerb
bred by they have neyer been handled Tor spe
bnt show 2i6O ga 10 the poe veIy s,ysp, q,
SouDo harness per fecty N tehed CAL or address w.
il. NJ. 20 Wster.st. Newburg, NJ u.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-03

HIGHLAND HOUSE. Garrison's on the Had
son. y. y. Rea0y for guests May ~ IiOe4l trl.i
sea SON FOR circular and paTcu address g.. Gfr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-03
ARGYLE HOTEL.

OPENs JUNE loth.
Perfectly appointed Liberal maRassnent ana rats Tats,
krsl music Exceptionally nne bcenE hshing drvns an
ktablns faciues Apply at Hotel or zso br0ao"sy' h
New-York -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-03
Gee Cream.

Gee Cream.
A FACT-H0RTON'S ICE CREAM is made
"A from cream Horizons Patent sqperFroz Bricks
for Restaurants Churches Festivals. &c, VIII
keep hard hour Country Orers promptly ed DepOts
lth-ave. l2SS broadway, 10 Chathamst, ITO East
3 hist. Newly DIRK. aud 4j3 FnltOn-St.. Brojayn.
EUSSELLS ICE CREAM, No. 7G0 Broadway
New.York
Families supplied outOttewn business speciality InSvit
bricks restaurants fairs TeephOno, as Zsts
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Glluancns Udnteo--femaIes.

XXTASHING.-By n respectable woman TO do
w the wasting and ironing of ladies' AM gentlemen, or
families Understands nutng aud puing ehdren's clothes
done nm In HE neates best reference Call or adj
dress Mrs MCCORMACK, 3i3 last BOT ST. 81 nat
WASHING and lRONlNG.-By a rcspecta-
hIe woman by dozeui mod.ra Cali OF
address MRS. DUBOIS, bs7 7ta-sve., top hoor.
Tx WEST 25TH-ST. Select C0lOred Ager-
- cy servants for capacities hrstclass cham5ers
aids lalndresses belmen eoAchmer and farm hands 10
city or county.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-07-04

To-day tho Southwestern t4opisiape
horticultural Society viii bold their
FIRST exhibition at Jennings, caleasiep
parish. we hope for IL success, as i
II al enterprise that tlie entirc p'pish
il Interested il, and one that should
receive die fostering care Of every en-
torprising and progressive person who
las Tie wclfuo of hia parish NJ heart
and ne dare say tAas tlloae visiting
ssppipgs to-day VIII Be deglly repaid
for tlie!r time Nv seeing Gle frst and
only display If Galcasiey's products
ever attempted ~ ita people
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-07-04
Last Nzonlay,s Rlectlen.

In accordance with the proclama.
ton Of Hon. VIM. Meyer, Mayor Of
Lake Charles, an election was held
last Monday for the purpose CT choos-
ing two Constables for this town for
the ensuing year. The election passed
off quietly, and was conducted in a
most friendly manner by the opposing
aspirants for these offices, the disap-
pointed candidates taking their defeat
good naturedly. The result was a sur
prise to some while the knowing ones
claimed that il was another case of
81 told yon So" However, the elected,
Mr.. G. T. Perkins and Mr.. d. s. A.
Hartman, are both gentlemen of in
tegrity, and we feel satisfied in saying
that they will use their utmost en-
deavors to perform the duties of their
respective Offices impartially and for
the best interests of the whole com
mnniiy. The following is the names
of the different candidates and the
number of votes each received: G.
7. Perkins, 1922; d. S. A. Hartman,
lo2; P. A. Bourg, 90; J. Ira Ryan, II;
Jacob Rigmaiden, 81; B. r. Shattuck,
SO; Lang Clark, IS; Jesse Hutchins,
10. Total vote polled, 3l3.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-07-04


Our old friend, Mr.. Simeon Ellen
der, Of blackberry, sent rs last Tues
day as fine . cotton stalk, for this sea
son Of the year, as we ever saw raised
IL this section. II was Plucked from
his field without particular selection,
and speaks well for the fertility Of the
soil 81 Hackberry, and shows plainly
that Mr.. Ellender j. 10 novice ip cot
ton raising. The good people Of that
neighbornood are ali industrious and
go,aIlead farmers, and the Echo hopes
that their energy and industry may be
rewarded with . bopntiful yield.