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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-06-18
Shade Trees.

Shade trees about residences in
both country and village may be
made useful and ornamental, or di-
sease breeders and deformity to the
house and lawn.
In planting shade trees for shade
the mistake is frequently made of
planting too many on given space,
and crowding them up too close to
the dwelling The small, insignificant
switches scattered at distances of 40
feet between has a lean and skimp
appearance, SO. in order to please the
eye four times the number are set out
to occupy the limited space, and trees
that spread over an area of 80 feet
in diameter when we'll grown, are
crowded up to within II or Is feet of
the building, and often even closer
In addition to this close planting,
the trees are allowed to branch low
and spread. in place of being kept
trimmed to form high tops and long,
smooth trunks, giving the air free &C.
cess to circulate and dry the ground
under them, while it is cooled by the
volume Of shade above. With low
branching heads and close up to the
veranda and windows of the dwell.
ing, the fresh air and sunshine, the
main preservers of health are exclud.
ed, and in their stead damp, foul
odors, with mildew and mould on the
ground and walls of the building,
dampness and miasma, penetrate
every room, permcate walls, floor and
ceiling, and a constant atmosphere of
malaria breathed by the family night
and day, generates chronic diseases
of many types. Decline consump-
tion, lingering life of wretchedness,
slow and painful death arc the results
in hundreds of old homesteads. over
grown with trees and hedged in, ex.
cluded from sunshine and sweet air
by the accumulating growth of years.
There is no remedy for this mistaken
ornamentation and shady comfort but
free use Of ak and bramble scythe.
Better tar that every shade tree and
shrub be leveled to the ground, and
the building stand out where it can
receive a daily bath of pure life Civ.
ing sunshine and sweet air.
To our notion, nothing seems so
repulsive and choked as q dwelling
smothered in a grove of low, bushy
headed trees, with a lot Of unkempt
bramble, under the mistaken title of
''shrubbery." filling up the yard and
garden, harboring dampness and mil
dew everywhere.
A closely cropped green lawn about
. house where porches provide the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-06-18
Childrens' Day

At the NJ. Z. Church of Rising Sun
was very pleasant and successful
celebration. This new festival of the
Church is becoming quite popular
among Protestant denominations,
and is being more observed, and
with greater eclat each succeeding
year. Mr.. Jewell the minister in
charge, was highly gratified with the
entertainment at this place on last
Sabbath, and pronounces 1.-THE
most entertaining that he has ev-
er witnessed.
The church was beautifully fes-
tooned and decorated with floral
wreathes and designs and appropriate
notices woven with flowers.
The program for the occasion was
composed of recitations and singing
by the children and an appropriate
address by the pastor in the morning.
In the afternoon the exercises were
continued with a pleasant variety
which kept up the interest of the en-
tertainment.
There are 13 Sunday School class.
es, and each class had an appropriate
floral design prepared for the occas.
ion, which when hung up..in the church
had very happy effect.
Glass Ne. 1.-Jethro T. McCul.
Tough teacher, contributed floral
heart which was placed on the wall
over the choir.
Class No. 2.-Rev. I. Jewell, teach.
er, large foral pillow, bearing the
motto woven in white flowers, "Wel-
come to alp
Glass No. 3-Mrs. Emma Haines,
teacher, a large door partially open,
the panels composed of oxeye daisies.
Glass No. AIRS. Jewell, teacher,
Jacobs ladder, su-mounted by floral
cross and crown.
Glass No. 5.-Mrs. Saml, Ryan
teacher. large floral anchor.
Glass No. 6.-Mr. Jones, teacher,
basket offlowers.
Glass No. ii. G. Bird, teacher
card with initial letters 81. c." pre-
ceding large bird, suspended from
which hung large floral horse shoe.
Glass No. 8.-Miss Mary Stephens,
teacher, Lyre composed of wreaths
of flowers.
Glass No. 9.-Miss Jennie Stephens
and Mrs. Mahan, teachers, placed
their contributions together which
were sickle and sheaf of wheat.
The sickle was composed of garlands
of choice flowers.
Glass No. ll.-Miss Lizzie Ste.
phens. teacher, "gates ajar." The
frame of the gate was twined
with evergreen. and the panels were
composed of gray moss.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-06-18

1t will reqnire a permanent in
crease in the levy for county pur-
poses of 5 cents on the 500 to pro-
vide the running expenses. an addi-
tional cents each year for two years
to build the school houses named
within that time.
Statements Of accounts of O num-
Der of Collectors showing settlement
in full were examined and approved.
Numerous claims against the
county were examined and passed,
and ordered to be paid.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-06-18
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

A full Board was present at the
monthly m Getting of the Commission
ers last week and the following i'm
portant business was transacted.
Bonds we're approved of Charles E.
Moore, Treasurer; George T. King,
Baillff of Elkton, and Paul N. Wag.
ner, Constable for the Sixth district.
Counsel for the Commissioners
was directed to notify delinquent COL
lectors that suits would be instituted
against them and their sureties.
William V. Moore, Morris Dunbar
and Nicolas P. Manly were appoint.
ed examiners to examine and deter
mine whether the public convenience
require that new public road shall
be opened in Elk Neck, through the
lands of Foster, Rutter and McCul-
Tough, to connect the road from Elk.
ton to Oldfield's Point with the road
from Elkton to Turkey Point.
The School Commissioners sub.
mittcd the following estimate of
echno1 ovpopooc Hor fbn oopo;,,. ,oo..
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-22

G., H. g. S. A. Railroad.
ONE TRAIN TO NEW ORLEANS DAILY
THROUGH EXPRESS EAST, DAILY:
Leave for New Orleans, Houston and
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-22

she waits at tn6 DOttOm 1Or Jne OUleTS.
As Florence reaches the door she
pauses and stoops to examine the lock.
Il WISH" she says to Sir Adrian, a
strange subdued excitement in her
tone, you would remove this lock.
Do"
"But why?" he asks, impressed in
spite of himself, by her manner.
Il hardly know myself; it is fancy
an unaccountable one, perhaps-but
still a powerful one. Do be guided by
me and have it removed"
"What-the fancy?" he asks laugh
"NO-the lock. Humor me in this"
she pleads earnestly, far more earnest
ly than the occasion seems to warrant.
Call it silly presentiment, if you like,
but honestly think that lock will work
you evil some day. Therefore it is that
/ ask you to do away with it."
you ask meY he queries.
"Yes, if only to please me-fOr my
sake"
She has evidently forgotten her late
dstrust in him, for she speaks now in
the old sweet tone, and with tears in
her eyes. Sir Adrian flushes warmly.
"FOr your sake" he whispers. What
is there l would not do, if thus re-
quested%
A bitter sneer contracts Arthur
Dynecourt's lips as he listens to the
first part of this conversation and guess
es at the latter half. He notes cor
rectly the kindling of their eyes, the
quick breath that comes and goes like
happy signs from the breast of Flor
ence. He hears the whisper, sees the
warm blush, and glances expressively
at Dora. Meeting her eyes he lays his
finger on his lips to caution her silence,
and then, when passing by her, whis-
pers:
"Meet me in half an hour in the low
er gallery"
Bowling her acquaintance in this ar
Tangement, fearing indeed to refuse,
Dora follows the others from the
haunted chamber.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-22

Reluctantly, yet with certain
amount of curiosity to know what it is
he may wish to say to her, Dora wends
her way to the gallery to keep her APP
pOintment with Arthur. Pacing to and
fro beneath the searching eyes of the
gaunt cavaliers and naughty danes
that CLEAN down upon him from their
Canvases upon the walls, DynecOurt
impatiently awaits her coming"
"Ah, you are late" he eXclaimS as she
approaches. There is tone of author
ity about him that dismays her.
Not very, think" she responds
pleasantly, deeming conciIiatory meas
ures the best. why did you not come
to the library? We all missed you 50
much at teal"
mo doubt" he replies SarcaStically.
81 can well fancy the disappointment
my absence caused; the blank looks
and regretful speeches that marked my
detection. PShaw-let you and me at
least be honest to each other. Did
Florence, think you, shed tears because
of my homecoming"
This mood of his is so strange to her
that, in spite of the natural false
smoothness that belongs to her, it rem
ders her dumb.
Look here" he goes on savagely, Il
have seen enough to-day up in that ac-
cursed room abOve-that haunted
chamber-to show me our game is not
yet won"
Our game-what gamer" asks Dora,
with a foolish attempt at miscOncep-
ton.
He laughs aloud-a wild, unpleasant,
scOrnful laugh, that makes her cheek
turn pale. Its mirth, she tells herself,
is demOniacal.
you would get out of it now, would
your" he says. 1T is too late, | tell
you. You have gone some way with
me, you must go the rest. want your
help, and you want mine. Will you
draw back now, when the prize is half
won, when little more labor will place
it within your grasp%
"But there must be no violence" she
gasps; mo attempt at"
What is it you would say?" he inter-
rupts sternly. Collect yourself; you
surely do not know what you are hint
ing at. Violence! what do you mean
by thatY
81 hardly know" she returns, tremb-
ling. at was your look, your tone, l
think, that frightened me-"
"Put your nerves in your pocket for
the future" he exclaims coarsely; they
are not wanted where am. NOW 70
business; You want TO marry Slr Ad-
ran; as understand; whether ms d s,
sire lies IN the same direction or notC
AT THIS PLAIN speaking the DAINTY
little lady wlnces openly.
My own opinion Is that ms deslre
does not run IN your direction, CON
tlnues Arthur remorselessiy. we Doth
know wbere MS heart would gladly ma
It's nome; where ne would seek pride
TO place mere In TINS grand old castle,
but L viii Illustrate that hope II die
for it."
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-22
VIM. REUTER-. GEO. RsI'TER
Two Brothers Saloon,

Keep the FinestImported Wines, Cham
pagnes and Liquors. Specialties in the fines
brands of Domestic and Imported Cigars.
Come and see g First-class gentlemen's re-
sort. Fine lunch daily at 10 O'Clock a. m.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-09-22
40 TIME TABLE.

ARRIVALS.
From ST. Louis, Missouri Pacific. 1850 PIN
From St Louis, via Iron Mountain 1850 pam
From st. Louis, via Missouri Pacific. IL 20 a. m
From Laredo 800. 3:l5 p. IN
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-02-02
DON'T DO 1T.

The Silver State criticises
Blaine's silver record and tries to
weaken him thereby. We think
this is a mistake. The influence of
Mr.. Blaine at this time is a tower
Of strength to the silver men in
Congress. In fact it is impossi-
BILE to estimate how much good such
men as Blaine at Evarts can do our
cause. Suppose that Blaine had In
times past been a violent enemy
will it help rs now to keep it before
the public. Will not his present
advocacy do us power of good by
attracting his friends and admirers
land he has legions of them) to the
silver question? 1t does seem a
mistaken policy to in any way weak
en- our cause, but the better way for
the press of Nevada especially
to do, would be to put all of our sill
yer men on the back and urge them
on to renewed energy and zeal in
their fight. Just now the silver
men need all their friends and
should do all they could to not only
keep those they already have but
secure others. Criticism will not do
this.-Austin Reveille.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-02-02
THE WORK AT SACRAMENTO

At a Sacramento anti Chinese
meeting the following resolutions
were introduced:
Resolved, That We, the citizens of
Sacramento, in mass meeting as
sembled, requested Senator STAN
ford to dispense with the services
of Chinese laborers in all depart
ments of the great railroad he rep
resents, and by SO doing relieve a
small portion of the distress exist
ing among his constituency, whose
bread is being earned and eaten by
Chinese slaves. And be it
Resolred, That copy of these res
olutions be forwarded to Senator
Stanford and published in the daily
papers.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-02-02

The Post published letter from
General j. B. Fry, in reply to Gen
eral Sherman denial that he ever
used the words, "Aad General c.
F. Smith lived Grant would have
disappeared to history after Denel-
son." Fry appends verbatim para
graph from the letter in Sherman s
handwriting, dated September 6,
1884, giving the words as above
quoted.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-02-02

The Anti-Chinese move ment APP
pears to be general all over Califor.
MIA, and now Carson is taking up
the fight. In the absence Of the
mail we cannot tell how the good
work is progressing, but the result
of the movement in Carson is
eagerly looked for all over Nevada
as upon it depends the Inaugural
ton of the warfare elsewhere -
True Fissure.
Don't sit there watching Carson,
start an Anti-Chinese League of
your own.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-02-02
Greece continues to daub on

Greece continues to daub on her
war paint. In old Homers time
Greeks were great fighters, but of
late they have somewhat lost their
grip in the tented field. The an
cient fire of chiyalry and vinegar
seems to have gone out of the
Greeks, and Athens is somewhat
below par in the military world.
Every time we think of the
nation that passed down to poster
ity, the cussed Alpha and Omega
alphabet that caused us SO many
lickings at school, we follow our
sympathles and bet on the other
crowd.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-02-02
A LITERATURE WANTED.

The Truckee Republican says:
Anti-Chinese movement is said to
have been universal throughout
the entire cast. Anti-Chinese
meetings are being held wherever
Cinnamon compete with white la
Dor. In small towns there is ur-
gent necessity for literature upon
the methods of properly instituting
a crusade, Men who know little or
nothing concerning what has been
accomplished elsewhere, are at a
loss how to proceed against the
Chinese in their own locality.
There should be circulars Of in
struction, and pamphlets detailing
the various steps which have been
successfully taken in removing the
Chinese, and these circulars should
be furnished free to all who desire
them. 1t is not probable that any
one town has adopted the very best
method, or method which is
adapted to every town on the Pa
ciic Coast, but a comparison of the
various methods which have pro-
duced the desired results, would be
of infinite aid to those beginning
an agitation. The Republican in
this issue gives a summary of
Truckee's action, and it is hoped
that newspapers in other towns will
aid the anti-Chinese cause by Civ
ing the history of such steps as
have been taken toward the expul-
sion of the Chinese.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-10
Natural Clrriosities.


"hdt ~ fdttOhOaHs6 Ft0fNufQN.
The Wakulla spring is Que Of the great
natural curiosittes OF Middle Florida, and
there Is another natural curiosity that
even surpasses this wonderful spring, ten
miles southwest of Tallahassee. There
is legend of the aborigines ofthis place,
which was known as "Nat-eom pa. sa-
hah" heart or centre OF the hili), and is
situated on tue crest OF a high hill in the
open pine forest. This wonderful sink is
fathomless, and from the top OF the hill TO
the water the distance is about 100 feet.
The sides OF the PERCEPTIONS BLUM are
shelving rocks, over which the water
Is constantly pouring as q cascade and
falling iato the pool many feet below, CIV
ing the sound of a distant waterfall. The
citizens residing near this place have
given it the nam OF the DISMAL Sink j."
In less than half mile from this place is
another of equal curiosity, and is knewn
as the ''Gopher Sink" II is at the base
of a hill tifty feet high and passes under a
broad and massive boulder of lime rock
and much resembling the excavations
made by the gOphers OF our country. The
distance being so short from our city. par
ties who wish to see these singular freaks
OF nature would feel amply repaid by a
visit to them. | will at some future time
give you the legend of the Dismal Sink"
and will take pleasure in escOrting n par
ty to it, if they so desire. 1t is worth n
trip Of fifty miles to those who delight in
the wonders of nature.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-10
A RabY,s Diary.

From the Chicago RGn6Es-.
Pa, m.-BOrn few minutes ago.
Yelled.
2:i5.-Am washed. The fosI-doetor told
'em | was q boy, just as IL that WAS some-
thing new. Was whacked over the lap Of
a dizzy old Christmas cara of a nurse,
who proceeded TO teg ne out in some ban
dages and . quarter Of q mile Of skirts.
Kicked. b.-
3:O0.-Have slept somewhat. The gor-
geOus old valentine made for me when
stirred, and turned me into nineteen differ
ent positions. Must be training me for a
cOnt0rtonist. Yelled.
4:00.--Have wOrt cd the sound wave for
a straight hour. The old man isn't looking
as happy as he did. / am high soprano,
know, for | just heard some one in the
fourth story swearing. Old man has re-
marked that I'll depreciate property for
four blocks.
4:10.-EVerybOdy is sitting around. The
old man has just gotten even with the
doctor by giving him one of his cigars.
The doctor VIII have to charge himself up
with prescription pretty soon.
4:11.--Told you sol The doctor has
just asked the old man il be had ever
matched one OF his cigars against glue
factory. Yelled in sympathy.
4:15.--rhe amiable old Easter memorial
is working a bottle. She saw me watch
ing her, and said | was tootsy-wOotsy.
wish were a shoesy-bOOtsy; I'd fix her
for getting a corner on the family supplies
and slowing them away in her stomach.
4:1S to 5:15.--Yelled.
5:20.-The antique circus-poster ted me
on warm water and whisky. She said
had the collie. VIII work the collie racket
again.
6:OO.-Wazzer mazzer wiz ev'body?
Giddy old chrome wiz TWO heads wackin'
me on the back. Had collie twice.
9:00.-Woke up with the headache.
The old man ought 10 keep better goods.
Guess Pll yell.
9.l5.-Am washed. Feel little rocky.
Ten minutes for refreshments, then / in
tend 10 do the collie gag over again tor a
cocktail.
1O:OO.-Old man is writing kilograms
about me. He looks a little like a last
years birds nest himself. Yelled.
12:00.-Have been asleep. Woke up
suddenly and saw the venerable night
mare they've hired TO groom me working
her jaws over enough lunch 10 feed a SHIFT
OF section hands. The old man Oughtn't
TO allow II. Whatll do when he kicks
out il this waste continuesg The thought
made me 30 mad that ! yelled.
800 p. m.--HaVe dozed. Everybody is
dong well but the people In the block,
who are tied out for want OF sleep. Old
man has confidence In me. He has just
said that he'd back my lungs against any
steam whistle in town, best two tOOts out
OF three. IL makes one proud 10 have the
approval Of his parents.
5:00.-l was put on a pillow In a chair
few minutes ago, and fOOl-girl came Ia
and sat down on me. Yelled.
5:20.--COlic Fortunate results; sleepy.
S:lO.-t3oIng 10 sleep for the night. The
giddy old obelisk II in the chair snoring.
Room sounds like a round-houss. Mighty
dull sort Of a day. Goodnight.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-10
A BORN THIEF.
story of a KleptOmaniac from Banks
COunty-His Experience in the Army.

story of a KleptOmaniac from Banks
COunty-His Experience in the Army.
From the Athens (Ga.) BdRaey- RatohmaR.
We have heard of kleptOmaniacs, but
never in our journey through this vale Of
tears did we ever see man that was born
a thief and managed from his earliest
years to keep from being caught. This
thief flourished for awhile in the quiet lit
tie county Of Banks, and Joined a eOmpa-
ny from that county and went to the war.
Here his thieVing prOpensities came into
full play, and he found better chances to
work than in the rustic retreats of Banks.
He was a brave man, would light in bat
tie, and was quick to resent an insult.
While In camp at Centreville he would
crawl out OF his tent in the dead hours OF
the night, and 90 and rob some Of his
comrades, and then visit another regi-
ment and steal something that he had no
use for. He went TO Richmond while the
army was encamped at Centreville, put
on an officers uniform and stopped at the
American hotel. Here he got acquainted
with several officers, and being man or
good address, soon got IN with them. The
officers stayed in his room that night.
While they were under the influence OF
whisky and sound asleep, the Banks
county man relieved them of all their
ValuaDles and took the tram next morn
ing and came to camp.
The farmers in the neighborhood OF the
regiment received ais especial attention,
and it would make no difference how well
they treated him, he would steal some
thing before be left. We well remember,
while eRcamped at Orange court house,
it was very cold weather, and several of
the soldiers got in with a farmer, who
gave them permission to sleep in his house
by the FIRE. The old farmer treated them
kindly, aud only charged small amount
fer the room. The Banks county thief
saw where the old farmer put his money,
and got up in the night and stole all that
had been taken in from his farm. This
natural-bOrn thief quit the army az Rapid
Ann station and worked his way home.
and the first thing he did after arriving at
home was TO steal lot OF salt, He was
caught with the salt in his possession and
put in Jail. He was sentenced to the
penitentiary for this theft, but broke jail
and has never been heard of since. He
would steal or fight for the fun or excite
ment that was in it. We remember at
the fight at Garnett's farm, In front of
Richmond, while everybody was trying
to lie as fiat as they could on the ground,
to keep from being hit by bullet, he
would stand up and hold out his hand to
get wound, SO that he could secure a
furlOugh.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-10

sons, and ought so 70 remain until the
end.
In the preface to his ''Pugilistica,' MIR.
Henry DOwnes Niles-Once well known
as an excellent sporting writer under his
sobriquet of "Miles' Boy" and now the
proprietor OF small inn in Sussex-re-
cords that even the great Sir Robert Peel,
who had been at Harrow with Lord By
ron, Lord AlthOrp and Sir James Graham,
occasionally attended prize-hght. In
stances Of the vogue and popularity at
tachiRg to the noble art during the relgns
OF George Ill, George ~, and William
w., and also during the first tive-and-
twenty years OF her Majestys tenure OF
the throne, might be multiplied indie
tinitely. The deoadence of the prize-ring
did not, perhaps, commence, or at any
rate was not generally recognized, until
at FarnbOrOugh, on May 81, 1860, Tom
Savers, the champion OF England, fought
John Heenan, 1.-THE Benica BOy''-a huge
and brawny gladiator, who was born in
Ireland and carried over by his parents
to America at a very early age. The
English champion was dwarfed into i'm
significance by his gigantic adversary,
but made up by skill ana pluck for his in
feriOrity in size and weight. EVentu-
ally the fight was interrupted by host
Of brawling rutiians who apprehended
that the Englishman, whose arm was
broken, might be defeated by his almost
sightless opponent, and that they might
lose their money. It will be remembered
that Lord PalmerstOn, then prime minis
ter, was called upon in the House OF Conn
mons to denOunce the infrAction of the
law perpetrated at Marlborough, and that
instead 0Hcursing pugilism, he defended
and even blessed IL.