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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-12-18
Sociable.

A very pleasant sociable came off
at Mr.. Peter Roberts on Thursday
evening, 10th inst. Kinks orchestra
discoursed music, and a dozen coup.
les or more, of the young folks of the
neighborhood enjoyed the tangled
mazes of the Galop, German, polka,
waltz and Quadrill, till the clock toll.
led u when the company paired and
covied in the refreshment room where
sweet cakes and sweet smiles, and
other knick knacks beguiled the mia
utes away, till repairing again to the
dancing room the pleasant party
closed with that doxology of the
ball room, the Virginia reel" May
our young folks enjoy many such
pleasant evenings.
"Nights of song and nights of
splender,
Filled with joys too bright to last.
Joys that like your starlight tend
er,
While they shown no shadow cast.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-12-18
Fred Douglass.

The Literary Society of our town
have procured Fred Douglass to de-
liver q lecture, on Monday evening
2sth inst. Subject "Self Made Men"
The NJ. E. Church has been secured
for the lecture, and pleasant even.
ing's entertainment may be anticipat.
ed. Douglass is one of the leading
orators of the lecture hall. His abil.
ity is conceded and his fame as an
orator is world wide. A full house
and a most enjoyable intellectual
treat is assured.
Tickets, IS cents, half tickets 20
Reserved seats so cents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-12-18
Oleomargarine.

A test suit of the constitutionality
of the Pennsylvania law prohibiting
the manufacture of Oleomargarine
has been decided in favor of the dali
ry men and the constitutionality of
the law affirmed by the court of APP
peals of that State. The court finds
that this prohibition does come with.
in the police powers Of the State;
hence the act is entirely constitution.
al. The case was that the prosecution
of w. L. Powell, dealer-a pre-ar-
ranged test instituted by the manu-.
tacturers themselves. The opinion is
a very comprehensive one, and de-
cides in favor of the commonwealth
on every point. The manufacturers
will, it is understood, carry the case
to the Supreme Court.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-12-18
Detective Association.

The Rising Sun Detective AssOcisS
ton advertises to hold its annua
meeting on Saturday, January End
1t is very desirable that a full at
tendance Of members should be had
at that time, as business of much inn
portance will be brought before the
Association. A big dinner will be-
discussed on that occasion, and it ls-
the intention Of manv of the meuS
bers to move q discontiuuance of the
dinner feature. and allow the dinner
fund to accumulate in the treasury in~
order to enable the association to Of
fer large reward for thieves. New
membership is also important, and IL
will be the duty Of every member TO
endeavor to secure new name to the
list. so as to increase tae working
power of the Association.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-12-18
Fatal Accident.

A fatal accident occurred on
Thursday Of last week by which Mil
ton Alexanerd who lived in the
neighborhood of Pleasant Grove, Pa.
lost his life, while unhitching a pair
of oxen from the tongue OF a cart
He was between the oxen in the act
of letting down the tongue, when the
oxen took fright and ran off. Mr.,
Alexander was thrown to the ground,
the cart wheel striking and passing
over his body which inflicted injuries
from which he died in hours after
the accident. The deceased was SO
years of age and leaves wife and
several children. He was we'll kown
in the upper part of this County hav.
ing been raised in the 9Th district.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-12-18
Meetings Of County Commissioners

The regular meetings of the County
Commissioners will be held on the
second Tuesday of every month. Col
lectors and others having accounts to
be stated or settled will apply to the
Clerk during the recess of the Board.
Persons having cleims against the
county will please file the same in the
Commissioners office, with legal
voucher, as no account will be allowed
not properly chargeable to the same.
BY order. JOHN S. ROSSELL, Clerk
Commissioners Cecil County.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-12-18
An Answer Wanted.

Can any one bring us a case OF Kidneyors
Liver Complaint that Electric Bitters wilk
not speedily cure? We say they cannot for
thousands Of cases already permanently cur
ed and who are recommending Electric Btu
tiers. will prove. Bright's Disease, Diabetes
Weak Back, or any urinary complaint quick
ly cured. They purify the blood, regulate
the bowels, and act directly on the diseased
parts Every bottle guaranteed. For sale
at so cents bottle by DR.. L. R. Kirk.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-12-18
The Lecture.

Don't forget the lecture to be de-
livered at Friends Normal Institute,
on 3rd day 18th month 22nd, by Rev.
A. H. Crosbie Of Oxford, Pa. Subject
"The Beauties Of America" Stereop-
tican views will add interest to the
lecture. Don't fail to attend the lee
ture. AdmittaAce 20 cents, only.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-12-18
A Candidate for the Chief Clerk

snip.
We see it announced that Mr.. Geo.
T. Melvin, of the Maryland Repu6li-
cun is candidate for the Chief Clerk
ship of the Maryland House of Dele.
gates. The press of Maryland
should give friend Melvin q hearty
support. Editors who should constr
tute a powerful fraternity, are too apt
to waste their influence by antagon-
izing each other, and allow the crafty,
foxy politician to snatch up and en-.
joy the fruits of their labors.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-12-18
NINE ACRES,
FRAME HOUSE and other
Ol1tbIlildinps.
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings of the Orphans
Court of Cecil county will be held on the
second Tuesday ofeverv month. Executors
Administrators and Guardians. wanting
their accounts stated, will please bring in
their vouchers few days before Court.
Test: R. E. LAMAR, Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-12-18
NOTICE

BY THE ORPHANS COURT FOR CECIL CoUNTY,l
January IT, 1882
ORDERED, That all Administrators, Elk
.ecutors and Guardians that have not stated
an account within year. come forward and
do the same. or show cause to the contrary,
or they will be cited up.
Test: R. E. LAMAR, Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-12-18

TOR SALE.-A FIRST CLASS
n Yoke of Oxen, rising years old, weight
about 2SG0 lbs. Sold for want of use. Six
months time will he given. if desired. APP
ply to R. P. MCDOWELL, Liberty Grove.
dec4-2t
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-12-18

MEIE Hppostage and will mail you FREE
HN.EIH royal, valuable sample box of goods
AAA<AAA that will put you in the way of max
ing more money in few days than you ever
thought possible at any business. Capital not re-
quired. You can live at home and work in spare
time only or all the time All of both sexes, OF all
ages grandly successful. Scots to So easily earned
every evening. That all want work may test the
business, we make this unparalleled offer; To all
who are not well satisfied will send one dollar
to pay for the trouble of writing Full partic
ulars directions, &c, sent frie, Immense pay alb
solutely sure for all who start at once. Don't de-
lay. Address STINToN & Co., Portland, Maine
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COUNTY NEWS.
FRIDAY. DECEMBER Is, 1885.
MINOR LOCALS.

The cry Is, "and still IT don't come"
The P. o. commish.
The finest collection of CONNECTION
cries, Nuts, Fruits &c, at Kimbelrs.
The Baptist congregation of Oxford
will open a church fair on Monday to
continue week.
James McVey, blacksmith at B. NJ.
House will move to Chester county
in the spring.
A. J. Scott, of Elkton, Justice of the
Peace, has been appointed Deputy Sher
if by Sheriff Mackey,
E. Reynolds met with painful acct
dent last week, having his hand mash.
ed while drilling a rock.
j S. Whitaker has been appointed
P. NJ. at Cherry Hill, and still our
Sun fingers in the frozen zone.
The town Commissioners of Elkton
are Smelling Main street, not with
bomb AID powder, but the cast off
hull of the toothsome bivalve.
Charles McDougle sold last week, his
house and four acres, siturted t of o
mile South Of the Rising Sun, to VIM.
J. McDougle. Price 1900.
A Musical Casket will be a first
class Christmas present for your
friend, get it of E. X. Brown.
Theboys had very pleasant party
at Mr.. Pogue's building on Wednes
day evening. Crother's Orchestra
discoursed excellent music.
Mr.. E. r Burlington comes to the
front with new ad. this week.
The Pencil case. which has Great.
ed a good deal of notariety has been
postponed in the Lancaster Court
till the January term.
Holiday goods of all descriptions
and the lowest prices at Kimbells.
ANY Person receiving a copy of this
paper not subscriber will please
consider it an invitation to become a
subscriber to it.
A fire broke out in the Arlington
Cotton Mills at Wilmington Del, on
Tuesday, destroying building and
machinery. Loss $4,000 or $lOO, 900.
1t is reported that hog cholera is
prevailing to an alarming extent in
Queen Annes County. Many farmers
have lost their entire herd.
While selecting your Christmas
presents do not forget to call on E.
X. Brown, you will fird a good assort-
ment of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery.
&C., &c.
A lyceum has been organized by
the young people of Brick Meeting
House vicinity and the meetings
held in Friends School house, on
Friday evenings.
Ex-Post Master Brown is excayating
the foundation for new store house at
Colora, 40x50 it,, to be fitted up in the
spring. Colora is good point for bus
mess. Enterprise and push will tell
there.
A rise in the Susquehanna cleared
out the late formed ice, and brought
down from far above heavy cakes,
several inches in thickness.
Rev. Jas. Conway will lecture at
the West Nottingham Academy on
Monday evening 2lst inst. Subject,
Success" Abundance free.
At their last meeting the School
Commissioners appointed and con-
frmed Miss M. f. Haines, assistant
teacher at Rising Sun.
If you wish to raise small fruits
and berries with the greatest success
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-12-18
The largest and best stock Of all

klmOcIt0.
Philip Bouschelle, of the lower
part of this county, accidentally shot
his little son the other day while gun.
ming. He fred at rabbit just as the
boy stepped from behind some bush.
es. He was not seriously injured.
The Detective Association of the
Brick held their annuel meeting on
Wednesday. and we presume the
programme of that part which iDclud.
ed q turkey dinner was carried out.
We call the attention of our readers
to the Christmas advertisement of Mr..
G. G. Sill. druggist and dealer in on.
tions, etc. etc. He has some exquisite
steel engravings, which are worthy to
adorr the walls Of the han dsomest hall
or gallery.
Thomas Young, five.year old son
of Mrs. Martha Young. Lombardville,
Cecil county, was badly scalded by a
basinful of hot water that he accident.
ally upset on himself few day ago.
Last week in speaking of the
Pythian Club we inadvertently men,
TONED them as "nights of the quill.'
We didn't mean it. 1t was all a mis-
take of the types. We meant to hon.
or them as Simon pure Sir knights.
Our old friend Alexander Barwick
of the crutches who had been Post
Master at Chesapeake City for 10 |!
these many years, has been turned
out and T. P. Vandergrift turned in.
The amount of forage is $500. a year
Barnes has lot of very choice clover
seed-as nice We believe as wehave ever
examined. About quarts of this seed
and pounds of Alsike clover seed
would seed on an acre which has had q
sprinkle of timothy in the fall, as nice.
ly as any farmer could wish.
A protracted meeting at Octoraro
M. E. Church is in progress this week;
The protracted meeting at Rising
Sun NJ. E. Church is still in progress,
with considerable interest manifested.
Rev. Mr.. Barrett of Port Deposit M
E Church preached on Wednesday
night.
The following officers of Excelsior
Lodge, I. O. o. F., have been elected
for the next term: N. g.. Joseph G.
Bird; V. G., Elwood K. Brown; r.
S. John W. Buckley; P. S., Jesse A.
Kirk; Treasurer, James M. Evans;
Trustees, Alfred Kirk, W. w. Carter,
G.. S. Dare, NJ. D.
The pupils of the Rising Sun pub
lie school will give a literary and
musical entertainment Wednesday
Dec. 23rd at l P. NJ. Lecture by Rev.
James Conway. The public are cor
daily invited. Parents ofthe pupils
especially requested to be present, as
encouragement to pupils and teach
ers.
At the annual meeting of the Little
Britain Detective Association at Oak
Hill, Saturday last. the following of.
ficers were elected: President, Jas.
S Patterson; Secretary, Forrest Pres
ton; Treasurer, Bordley S. Patterson;
Directors--Charles Hays. William H.
Wilson, John j. Pennell.
We have the announcement of the |
death of several old residents of the
4th district Mrs. Mary Benge, at
the time of her death resided in New
ark Del, but was long resident of
the 4th., died on the End inst. at the
advanced age of rs.
AT her home near Appleton, Mrs.
Mary Jane Wade, wife of William
Wade, died on Saturday 9Th inst
aged 60.
-Four tons of pouHry-mostly hogs
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TOUND.-A LADY'S BRACE.
- LET, which the owner can have by call
ing at E. X. Browns Jewelrv Store. prov
ing property, and paying charges Of adver-
tisipg. DENNlS HUNT.
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Advertisements inserted in This column for cent
suord each in,eron Initial letters and figures count
as one svord.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-12-18
NOTICE.

The Rising Sun Detective Association
will hold its annual meeting for Election Of
Officers, PAYMENT OF DUES, Election Of
New Members, &C.. on
SATURDAY, JANUARY End, 1885.
DINNER at / o'clock BY order
W. H.'PENNINGTON,
IL Is 49,. Secy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-12-18
Happy Barry.

Alfonso L. Barry has received the
appointment of Port Master at Port
Deposit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-12-18

TOR SALE.-A FARM, CON.
n tanning ~ Acres, situate in 7th election
district. Persons desiring to purchase, for
further information address the MIDLAND
Office, or James Barnes, Rising Sun. novl3
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-12-18

WAsa DANy WA siak. w~ sAvs her Cssscria,
Whea sAs WA Child she cs,od for Caat0ria,
WAsa she beOa@s Mia. she chung to CastorsA>
When sh@ had Chil&TsA. gave SIAAia CAstoa4Asr
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CAVEATS, TaArE MARKS : COPYRIGHTS

CAVEATS, TRAI 2 Marks e COPYRIGHTS
Obtained, and all other business In the u. S.
Patent Office attended to for MODERATE
FEES.
Our Office is opposite the U. S. Patent
Office, and we can obtain Patents in less
time than those remote from Washington.
Send MODEL OR DRAWING We advise
as to patentabiity free of charge; and we
make No Charge unless tVe Obtain Patent.
We refer here to the Postmaster, the Supt.
of Money Order Divr and to the officials of
the U. s. Patent office. For circular. advice,
terms and references to actual clients in
your own State or county, write to
C.. A. SNOW & CO..
Opposite Patent Office, Washington, D. c
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-09-21
GRANT AND STANTON.

A story is told of little encount-
er between Grant and Stanton Just
before the march began toward the
Wilderness. 1t had always been
Stanton's policy as secretary of war
to keep the forts about Washington
strongly garrisoned for the protec-
ton of the capital. When Grant
called upon him before starting tow
ard Richmond, the secretary said:
Well, General, suppose you have
left US enough men to strongly gar
risOn the forts?
No, can't do that, was Grants
quiet answer.
Why not? Why not? Why not? re-
peated the secretary nervously.
Because I have already sent the
men to the front.
Said the secretary still more nerv-
ously: That won't do. It's con-
trary to my plans. | cannot allow
it.
/ will order the men back.
To this General Grant returned,
with quiet determination
I shall need the men there, and
YOU cannot order them back.
Why not? Why not? Why not?
cried the secretary.
/ believe [ rank the secretary in
this matter, remarked Gen. Grant.
Very we'll, we will see the presi-
dent sharply. I will have to take
you to the president.
That is right. The president ranks
us both.
So they went to the president, and
the secretary turning to General
Grant said:
Now General, state your case.
But the General calmly replied:
[ have no case to state. | am sat-
isfed as it is.
This threw the burden of statement
on Secretary Stanton, and was ex-
cellent strategy. Meantime General
Grant had the men. When the Sec
retary had concluded, Lincoln cross
ed his legs, rested his elbow on his
knee, and said in his quaint way and
with twinkle in his eye.
Now secretary, you know we have
been trying to manage this army for
nearly three years, and you know we
| haven't done much with it. We sent
over the mountain and brought Mr..
| Grant, as Mrs. Grant calls him, to
manage it for us and now I guess
we'd better let Mr.. Grant have his
own way. And accordingly Mr..
Grant did.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-09-21

United States Treasurer Jordan
amazed the government printing
office the other day by taking off bis
coat, stationing himself before an
unoccupied case and beginning to
set type with rapidity and accuracy.
He had ordered job done within
four hours, and they had exclaimed,
impossible ?" s:There" said Jordan
after he had worked awhile 'Sthat is
the way ] want work done for this
government when so order it. What
| asked of you could have been ac-
complished in fifteen minutes, bar
ring the unnecessary delays and red
tape of this office. Hereafter when
| want a thing done within speci-
fed time, remember that / know
what / am talking about. "-Neao Or
leans Pscayaae.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-09-21
Common Things.

Oh, how narrow is our vision
That we see not more Elysian
In the commonest of things;
Why, a lumber-wagon's rattle
Is as grand as any battle,
If our ears had only wings.
'Tis a necessary fraction
OF the worlds unfolding action,
Detail of the life of man;
Discord when we hear it single,
Music when we make itmingle
In the complicated plan.
In the simplest shines the story
Of the universe's glory,
And the lofty and the wise
See that all things are relations,
Follow the concentrations
Till above the stars they rise.
Even anguish, even error,
Taints them with no trace of terror,
For the All is in their eyes;
Knowing nothing isolated,
From the loved and from the hated,
Up to God they generalize.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-09-21
A Friend of Yours.

He comes not with clamorous gush,
Nor with defiant, echoing rush;
With voiceless football ON the floor,
He comes to stay-the bore, the bore!
Soft is his voice as unbaked bread;
And softer than his voice, his head;
His talk is flatter than the floor;
But yet he stays-the bore, the bore!
Upon your brow as black as night,
He smiles, with placid mien, polite;
And when you tread upon his toes,
"Begs pawdon?" but he never goes.
You toss exchanges in his face;
He smiles, but does not leave his place;
You yawn, you close your eyes and snort
He does not go-the bore, the bore!
Oh, brick up every window tight;
Shut out the air, the sun, the light;
With iron armor case the door
He'll still get in-the bore, the bore!
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-09-21
Two Little Things.

Two little girls are better than one,
Two little boys can double the fun,
Two little birds can bnild a fine nest,
Two little arms can love mother best,
Two little ponies must go to span,
Two little pockets has my little man,
Two little eyes to open and close,
Two little ears and one little nose,
Two little elbows dimpled and sweet,
Two little shoes on two little feet,
Two little lips and one little chin,
Two little cheeks with rose set in,
Two little shoulders chubby and strong,
Two little legs running all day long,
Two little prayers does my darling say,
Twice does he kneel by nv side each day
Two little folded hands soft and brown,
Two little eyelids cast meekly down,
And two little angels guard him i'll bed,
One at the foot and one at head.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-09-21

Speak of mans marble brow,
and he will glow with conscious
pride, but allude to his wooden head
and he is mad in minute. Lam
guage is slippery thing to fool with
much.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-09-21

Remember who you are talking
to, sir p said an indignant parent to
a facetious boy. Il am your father,
sir!' ssWell, who's to blame for
that?' said young impertinence,
$ 'tisn't me-
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-09-21

ssWas Rome founded by Romeo ?'
inquired pupil of the teacher. "No,
my son. replied the wise man, sit
was Juliet who was found dead by
Romeo
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-09-21

Burdette says that the Lord wasted
mud when he made the man who will
take his paper five or six years and
never pay cent, and then order the
postmaster to send it back refused"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-09-21
GRANDMOTHER SAYS.

When she was little girl that her mother always
gave sulphur and molasses to purify her blood, but
she gives Sulphur Bitters to her grandchildren
as it is the best medicine she ever saw-The Father
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-09-21

Don't neglect those warnings of Heart Disease,
those acute pains in the region of the heart. DIR.
Graves Heart Regulator has long been cure in
all its forms. Free pamphlet of F. e. ingalls,,
Cambridge, Mass. $1.00 per bottle at druggists.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-09-21

Sick Headache. Thousands who have suffered
intensely with sick headache say that Hoods Sar-
saparilla has completely cured them. One gentle
man thus relieved, writes sHood's Sarsaparilla Is
worth its weight in gold.'' Sold by all druggists.
100 doses 81.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-09-21
Orleans County Munitnr,
PUBLISHED WEEKLY
GEO. HI. BL "A KE,
BARTON, VT.

TERMS.-TWO DOLLARS PER YEAR
Strictly in aduance $I.5O. Subscribers living out
side of Orleans County must remit 10 cents extra for
postage. For convenience in remitting, we will
give credit for year and four months for 81 co.
subscribers in the county, and one year and three
or $500 to subscribers without the county, when
sent strictly in dduance.
Rates of Advert sing made known on applca-
ton. Ali cuts must have metal body.
Remit by p. o. Money Order, Registered Letter, or
Draft. Watch the label your paper and notice
When your subscription expires and that your pay
ments are kept in aduance. When money is sent us
shall give the credit on the label at once If th
label is not adpanced oitin tUo soeeks, notify by
postal card.