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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-07-06
Friday. July 6, 1883.
"Restricting the Evil"

The district Attorney has notified
the hotel keepers of Chester county
that one bar must suffice in one es-
adjustment, in future. Inch by inch
the mo, ement towards closing up the
drink business proceeds. Many per.
sons still dream-they must be in a
kind of walking dream-that whiskey
can be "restricted.' They will be
convinced eventually by the inch by
inch efforts that there is only one
remedy possible, and that is in line
Of curing the mad dog by chopping
off his tail The remedy is effectual
if the "chop" is made in exactly the
right place which is close behind the
ears.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-07-06
Personal.

Mr.. N. H. Frohilchstein, of Mobile,
IA, writes: ] take great pleasure 10
recommending DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption. having used
t for severe attack of Bronchitis and
Catarrh, 1t gave me instant relief and
entirely cured me and have not been
afflicted since. also beg to state that
| had tried other remedies with no
good result. Have also used Electric
Bitters and DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
both of which, can recommend.
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con.
sumption, Coughs and Colds, is sold
on a positive guarantee.
Trial bottles free at L. R. Kinks drug
store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-07-06

Among the notices displayed at
the New York State Prohibition con.
vention was the following: "Prohibi.
ton settles the labor question, Pre-.
serves the Sabbath, Empties Prisons
and Poor Houses, Fills the Churches,
and Gives the La5oring Man Deed
to His Home. Will High License do
It?"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-07-06

The Chinese, they tell us. live entirely that they
may merit the approval Of their ancestors and are
constantly placing propitiatory offerings upon
their tobs. where they fancy tine spirits inger to
lend influence for good or evil to their every
act. If we would 60 on, AID at the same time
preserve the good that we have in our form of
government. we must be alive to the present. let
the dead past bury its dead. onward is the path of
duty, backward is a coward tread.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-07-06

9We keep ON hand full line of
Magistrates Blanks. Orders by mail
filed al short notice from the MID
LAND office,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-07-06
g. q. BURFlNGTON'S
Weekly Announcement.

FULL line of Ruching, plain and fancy
colors.
A MOTHER lot Of those Hose, two
pairs for 25c. Compare these with any
you see floating around and let us hear
your verdict.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-07-06

CHALLI. CHALLI. CHALLI.
Piled on center counter, the most de-
sirable wash stuff on the market, rich
coloring aud handsome patterns.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-07-06
SHIRT WAISTS.
HATS, CAPS, &c.

Thousands upon thou
sands of Shirt Waists, in
French and American Per-
Gales, Fancy Flannels, &c.,
newest effects, prices from
I2c. to $3.50.
Our Juvenile department
displays a gorgeous assert
ment of children's Hats and
Caps for dress and everyday.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-07-06
NOTICE!

/ hereby warn all persons and banks
against negotiating for my note dated May
2sth, 1888, TO order of Henford Green, pay.
able five months after date, as will not pay
the same, not having received value there
for. GEORGE w. AUMENT.
a2Intt
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-07-06
CNILDR EMS

Kills come first. One and
two pieces Kills, Sizes 81 to 6
years. Norfolk and Sailor
Blouse Kills, for dress, for
play and everyday. CheviOts,
Plaids. Stripes, Cassimeres,
Fancy Worsteds, rare designs
thousands to select from.
Prices range from so to 10.
Norfolk Jacket Suits. beau
tiful new and stylish patterns.
Marvellous variety in Cassi.
meres. Cheviots, Worsteds,
COrkscrews, Diagonels, Flau-
nels, &c all sizes. Prices $S,
$3.50, 81. $3.50, S., up to $15
for FINEST.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-07-06

NOV is the time for Celluloid Collars
= y and Cuffs ; no crumbling down or be.
coming rufaed by Precipitation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-07-06

WE expect to close contract the COM
ing week for laundried and unlaun.
dried Shirts from one of the most popular
factories in the city, and intend embark
ing in the business fer all there is in it
q perfect fit and satisfaction guaranteed
every time.
TOR Slippers call on us and we will fur
nish same at the lowest figures possible.
Oxford ties both city made and eastern
grades.
A MOTHER lot of Seersucker Goats and
Vests just came to hand, also plain
black English worsted Coats and Vests.
II AVE you tried the Featherweight
= l Summer Corsets, if not. procure a
pair at once and be prepared for the hot
wave that is coming.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-07-06
JUST OPENED

GARDEN SEEDS.
Onion Seed by the
ounce. Have your own
sets for next year.
PARIS GREEN and
WHITE II ELL
BORE. Use in time
and it will take only half.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-07-06

g.. B.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-12-29


These improvements are OF the most
substantial character and add greatly to
tho appearance of the city and the con-
yenienco and comfort of its inhabitants.
NORTH SHORE RANK ADDITloE.
One OF the most notable improvements
made In the business portion of tho city
tho past season Is an addition to tho
North Shore Bank building on tho cor
nor Of Kelly and Fifth. Mr.. Burnett
staten that tho cost of this improvement
was $1,000. 1t consists Of an L, two stories
high. on the south side and west end Of
tho bank building proper. Tho structure
Is Of brick; tho floors Of hard wood and
the fronts of heavy plate and colored
glass. broad oali.trimmed stairway
leads up from the Fifth street front to n
hall In the south wing. 24xGO, fitted up
for the Masonic lodge. The west wing
has been partitioned of into Offices. In
u basement, 25x25. under the west wing
has been placed an improved steam heat.
ing outfit. and the whole building, in
Guiding the bank, il now heated by
/ steam.
THE BENHAM HOUSE.
The improvements made OH this hotel
were given in detail in these columns a
few weeks ago. The property is now
valued at $40, 900. The building is three
stories high and has abOnt SIS rooms.
The old office and reading room haye
been thrown together and tho entrance
to tho dining room changed to the soutl,
side. both dining room and Office haye
been handsomely papered and painted
and the windows supplied with new
curtains. Winter caino along before
the structure was entirely completed
However, it was made very comfortable
Throughout. a largo lot of handsome
now furniture and carpets have been put
into the principal rooms. The improve
ments made this year amount to about
$4,000. Half this sum will complete tht
building and supply 1t with steam heat
ing apparatus noxt year.
! General Improvements.
Following is a list of the general im
provements made during the year nov
about to close:
i FIRST STREET.
N. N. FIadeland-Dwelling, l4x22, ont
and half stories. with a one-story ad
dition lOxl2, tho whole plaslered through
out; cost 5000.
Geo. Clapp-Ice house and store house
with improved refrigerator for keepinl
beer; size 22x5O. l6 foot posts; cost $500
SECOND STREET.
Il Taylor & Craig-Dwelling, l2xlG, on
and half stories, with one story wing
/ l2xl2, plastered throughout; cost $50.
. Thos. Coughlin-One story dwelling
r l2x14; cost $500.
Halver Sevcrinson-Dwelling Nx2f
one and halfstories, ceiled and papered
cost $500.
Chas. Budde-Small dwelling, l4x21
+ one story high; also barn, l2xl4; cos
| $500.
ri THIRD STREET.
Chas. l,utlde-Dwclling. 3Gx44, tw
stories and a tower. and two stor
wing, l6x2O; hard finish throughout an
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-12-29

rock that will "stand up will soon be
reached and thus the full forco of tho
pressure will be attained and permanently
maintained. If our articipations arc
fully realized, tho water will be piped
about tho city. Thus far tho city has
spent about $500. This includes $1,000
for valuable pioce of property l00xl40
and about $1,000 for pipc. BY careful
management thoro will he sufficient
money in the fund to pay for tho street
piping. hydrants, connections, otc.
OTHER PUBLIC WORKS.
During the past twelve months about
$4,000 has beon laid out in street grading,
street crossings. sidewalks, street lamps
and additional apparatus for tho fire
department. Thirty blocks or 1900
linear feet of streets have been graded,
and 500 linear foot OF sidewalks have
been laid. This is in addition to the
large amount of similar woxk done in
1885. Tho items Of this kind of work
done In tho past year arc as follows:
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-12-29

G'oVV
These improvements are OF the most
substantial character and add greatly to
tho appearance of the city and the con-
yenience and comfort Of its inha bitants.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-12-29

Continued on Second Page.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-12-06

A 81. Louis dry goods house advertised
for q ''Hmsrt boy" and taey got him
fhey put him bepind tbs counter. The
following conversation passed between
him and his hrst customer;
Customer tpickiug up pais Of cloyes)
What are these?
Smart Boy--3soyas.
0nstomer--lss, yes; hut what do you
ask for them?
Smart Boy-.Wa don't ask for them 81
all; customers do that.
oustomer-You don't understand me;
how do they Gomez
Smart Boy--Why, they come in pairs
Of courHe.
ons!omer--No, no; how high do they
conner
Smart Boy-Just above the wrist, be.
lieve
oustomer--But what do you 90. for
theml
Smart Boy--Me7 don't cat nothing
for them. Boss POCKETS oil the rnoney.
Customer (iogine patience What ia
the price Of these gloves per pair
Smart Boy Oh, that's your law. il il ?
Why didn't you sayso afore? One dollar.
st Louis HGqqztnG.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-12-06
-===--l77'-sN-z47--------s---
THE BALLOON IN POLFTFOs.
How IL Can Count Upon che snppoF
AS Ilbn Chr rY.Iaaa

W. the
Bloomfield tConu,) Letter Ia Hartford 4 ms
0ne thing has been demonstrated to
the satisfaction of sysry candid man, and
that Is, no mattsr who or what the Re-
publican candidate may be, he Is sure TO
receive the full party vots. That wa
the case in this town. Far be it from ms
to say aught against the character of any
candidate. But official record ia q ls2iti-
mate subject of discussion, / therefore
g o u fGiate a lew iaois when can
prove The ate Capt. Wil'laps come
TINS 0aille his dthth, came cut TO this
town and gave strong temperance
lecture, and he related his experience
when he called on the mayor OF Hartford
to see why the Sunday law was not en-
forced. He told the mayor he thought
the law should be enforced and the
saloons closed, 90 we might have quiet
Sabbath. The mayor promised to attend
to it, The captain said that for Rboni
six weeks there was great improvement,
but after that things were Just as bad as
ever. ae went again to see the mayor
and said: "Mr. Mayor, what Is the
'roubleS Why can't we have quiet Sab
heth?" The captain represented the
Nt7h4 t-khiNp HtSlbilbb W bths e1ltui.
The mayor said: II will tell you how it
is, captain; no rnsa can have this office
il he enforoes the Sunday law" Now
that lecture was given in the Congrega
tionRl Church before large audience,
for the most part temperance Republi-
Cans.
Well, when this eama official (Morgan
=. buksley) waancnl psted Tor governor,
satdl ''Jew you will see soma tall
kicking ind scratching, for they must
hnye remembered the cBptAin,g lecture. u
TIE writer was careful TO remind several
Of them Cf what the captain said. When
the votes were counted, what did we
fiadF Tall scratching2 Not by any
means The ex.mayor aeemed to be the
very ideal candidate they were anxious to
horror and vote for. They actually geye
him three more votes than they gave the
electors, IN order. l suppose, 10 assure
him OF their high regard. Then how
pleasant this must be for the HOPES OF
the party. Il is all plain sailing for them
After this they can nominate anything
under the sun. with the full assurance
that not only official crow may be offered
TO TIE party, but that official turkey buz-
zard will be gratefully received and de-.
goured with no serious consequences to
the atotuschs of tie best temperance Re
pub!ioans. Another funny thing occurred
here thGt ought TO be known. The
writer, BEING Prohibitionist, was called
upon by tao Repu plican nominee for
representative and asked 10 vote for him
because he was, as ia said, as good 4 tom.
parance naa and Prohibitionist as was,
L.. H., l. \ - A L..
to the polls and voting for the psf Of the
aaIopua
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-12-06

sal Francisco wasp.
A plumber and an upholsteres were re-
Gently engaged ia hitting up fashionable
residence in Van Mess avenue and got
into discussion ss to which wss the
heavier, 3 pound of lead or 8 pound of
feathers.
I'm bet you four bits that can prove
to you that pound Of lead is heavier
than pound Of feathers" said the
plumber.
I'm take that bet" said the uphol.
steres.
The plumber cut of foot Of lead pine
and pared it down until 1t weighed is
ounces. Then he got from the upholsteres
the same weight in feathers.
Nov" aaid the plumber, holding the
lump Of lead in his right hand and the
b5g of feathers in his left haad, s'lst me
drop the lead on your left foot and the
feathers on your right
The man Of feathers paid for the cigars.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-12-06

The Rriash hu veyibg snip Egegis,
under command of Captain n, Al5siah
has, during resent sound ne oruise ant,
search for reported hanks TO the sonth Of
the Friendly Islands, obtained two eonDd-
irgs of 4 295 fathoms and $50 fataoms
ratpsetively, the latter in latitude "a deg.
81 min. T., longitude 175 deg. s min. w
the other about IL miles 10 the snuth-
ward. According TO 50 James GqFst,e
these depths ars more than 600 flthoml
greater than any before obtsinsd in the
southern hemisphere, and ore only sur.
passed, as far as is known in three spa.s
of the woild-oae of 655 fathoms of
the northsast coalt OF Japan, found BY
the United States steamship Tuacarora:
one Of 4,475 fs;homs, south of the In.
Grone islands,b by the Challenger, and one
of 56l fathous, north of P1rta Ric3, hy
the United States ship Blake.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-12-06
The tg,aI,t of s,seen ,g,y.r.

A writer in the Liverpool IAsrcury--a
captain Of tbs mNs0anIile niaiins--has
taken great pains to take what are prob.
ably the moNE cMeful observations an to
the hight of OCEAN waves in gale which
have ever been recorded. He made Thorn
during voyage round Cape tsorn, and
to do 1t he went up in the main rigging,
to get, II possible, the top OF the wave
coming up astern Ia line of sight from
the mast TO the horizon at tina back. The
reason he selected the maipnagt wa1 this,
that, as rule, it is nesrly amidshlps,
and whsn the sea 10 running, the SEA
ahead and from cit lifts the two ends
forming a hollow 0mid4bips (tha actual
foot Of the wave below tbs mean dfaus ht,
equal to the sight slavation), aud tho
observer necessarily is above the true
hight. II was diff iult operation, bat
the captein obtained soms good ohserys-
lions making the hight Of the wsvee On
the mast. On measuring the distance
from these to the main drsught he found
them 20 DO ss follows: 81, 81, So and 66
feet respeetiysiy, varying 10 length from
750 to 500 feet,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-12-06

A Temperance Mnu's Friendly App
penI 20 LlnMpr hnIIaEh.

"A hetHperhhEe hRh's tEfNhuty hpS
peni 90 Ltlm0r settlers.
GEhTLINEN. Wa are slrs you have
often wished ios an opportunity to otnngs
5oas tuslussg. Has not the thought
come upon ycl il il not good 10 make q
living, even for Wis ap3 children, In a
Wy that tempts aud injlres others II
there not q liie TO cplia st d time o.
Teckoning2 Row would / like NV little
boy to become iip2ler, dr1nkard
How would like to see my dsnshter or
my sister tbs vito Of drunken eoi Do
no. know thu. tho babitu4l drinking OF
what ! sell helps TO turn q geoi-na nred
Eau into morose, selfish. unteellng,
hard aad qUarrelsonie cLurl Il makes
hin frget his good sentiments, break
bis gadi resolutions, neglect bia ou,iness,
ae' hkos tyfAnt in HE family and become
a troublesome lchter, without neif.respect
or the respect and coniidgnce OF Others.
Wall son, Tor any earthly gain, bold to
hsing one :nst God calls your brother,
ant nnt, perhaps, has been . dear friend
Into quasreis and crimes, subject aim to
diseases, drag lin through tie horrors of
tho dslgiam trenens ana lay hin in the
diupksrd's grave? Will you not heed
hedeag SAviour's word /, 'lWhatsosyor We
would that men should do 10 you, DO We
even SO to them "Thou shalt love thy
neiShbor as thysalt." Bays YOU never
read the parable OF the good s mAsi.an
But are ynu not treating your fellow
traveller through this weary life, a. il no
had fallen among thieves? For you take
his money that Ougst 60 oiotho and feed
hun and his family and give hin nothing
for II but poverty, sickness and death.
Yau cannot think that your lioenss 20
enil -e'Fessg uor fsnut l1ot,,s, n two WOW
@ utlt u.hoid you before AiWtsIty God,
wt.J stSa, "Was unto him that piygta
hl9 Ee 5tncr tiink, tLst .rftNst thy
bottle to him and msksst him drunken .
DO you not see how the tide il rising
asainst your business The sober people
viii not much longer ALLOW their sons and
friends to be ruined just to give q few
men their living. They are unwilling to
pay heavy taxes for courts aud prisonI
and paupers, and wa think, you wonder
they have borne it 20 long.
Therefore, fellow citizens, listen 10
your better thoughts aud nobler im.
palses. Heed tao advice of your good
wives, Take the joy and honor of leaving
your dreadful trade, of your own accord,
When men of business will gladly help
you lnt0 better way OF providing for
yourself and those you love.
MANY WELL WIsHEBs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-12-06

1t hos been stated in London that
there 10 as much good food wasted daily
III every house at tho west end az would
supply the inhsbi;snts OF 6 house as she
esss end, According to Lord Fortesque
not only is this waste ia the dvellinRs
but also in the Wholesale houses, and,
speaking at public meeting in Exetar
the other day, ne ssid When went to
sos the AYlesourry icy arrangements in
Lyndon | was Mortified to hear that gal
Ions and gallons Of that most nutritious
part o. the milk that which built an the
fabric Of fesh, and especially bone, in
unen and aniuais-wsra being thrown
down the sswess. There was poor
nsiahhorhood whining and lamentine.
bat ia wtich plenty ef betting was going
on, yet the 'slumm rs would not take the
trouble to cary away this huttermils,
although they were often invited to do
no free gratis for nothing The MIN
agers Of the dairy mad Do room TO store
1t, aud any soHrnsss IN the atmosphere
would have spoiled their products.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-12-06
Ended Their right n IN. a,ver.

For weeks past two dogs have howied
challenges at each other from opposite
ends Of the railroad bridge which spsns
the Passa'c river at North Newark, N. ].
The bridge is NJ the skeleton pattern and
neither OF the csniaes would venture TO
cross it until few days ago. Then both
ssar'ad af on the tea and Of ahaut ,he
centre Of the structure the belliserents
met and instantly be1ep to settls their
long standing differences. At shat moment
the bridge began to open. Neither dog
woutd release the other, aud. after dsae,
Ing acfpss the bridge as it moved from
under them, they found themsalvel at the
opposite corners that are the final pc nts
OF separation snd with no moro Rlornd TO
dance upon. Thsy streiohed their bodies
o. the guilt int now yswned between
them grew widar, until the space was too
great 10 be- sp4nned, and then locked in
hsics embrace, they went down 10
drown together in tina river below.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-12-06
same writer's account OF revolt against
bad nnananement in hotel

same writer's account OF q revolt against
bad management in hotel;
The landlord shock my hand and said.
"That Rick OF yours will honeht TINS
house $1,000. had no idea things were
running thus"
The natural Inference with him was that
MS long as no one kicked, everything must
be going all right and everybody satisfied.
A thousand men had no doubt gone away
mad and Injured bis house.
Therr-toral inference is always THAT
IS loSy ss no one kicked, everything
must b. soicg ell right and everybody
satisfied" and that is why the kicker,
while defending his own right and main
tanning his self respect, is at the same
time q friend OF humanity.
In short, Kicking, Of sufficient quantity
aud quality, Ia remedy for the lesser as
woil az for the greater evils OF life, and
whereas against the latter joint effort and
particularly time and circumstance are
required, against tho former tho kick
may always be ready and sficacious,
though single. And il is seriously true
that certain preparation for efeetual
public kicking in Gff airs Of great conse-
quence is tho habit Of private revolt
against small ferns OF injustice and
wrong. a man who viii make baggage.
sm3sher ply for smashlng, who will
spend SIS worth Of. time to get rs cent
ovcrchArgs refunded, who will give day
10 removing the cause Of minutes
delay which haa cost him bis train, will
hs ready to deal Effectively with nH4irs OF
national ADMINISTRATION. 10 thick" i'm
plies high qualities selfrsspeot Gas we
have saldl, self totgetfulness, contempt
of ease, some courage, (thongh not SO
mueh as nay be srpposed), and ienacity
Of will these things are not plentiful,
bat virtue OF the practice OF kicking 10
that it breeds them. Ard With kicking
enough, and good enough, the face Of the
world would be changed. Bat IL ths be
50, it may be, after all. that Kicking, in
the lest analysis, is ilreiigious, since a
doctrine Of future rewards would be of
little constituting power IN world such
as this would be i; everybody, upon due
occasion, should kick.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-12-06
PrARs' is the quest ard past Soap ma Dc


II is claimed that the inreess woman in
the world lives at Springfield, Ky, whsre
she was raised il the family OF Mr. j. W.
Sehader. Sac is colored, and is but 10
years old AMI is yet growing very percep-
tibly, Her name ls SRlis McCsllister.
She Ia 5 fest 2 inobes high, measu.es 7
feet 3 inches around the waist and 8 feet
CT inches above the arm around the
elbow. She Weighs 632 pounds. Minnie
johnson, wha raosntly died IN Baltimore,
weighed 7S3 pounds whsn she was on ex.
hioition 10 Louisville and was the aoRnowl-
edged largest person on earth The Mo.
Caillster woman mekes her living Mt ths
wash tub and enjoys excellsnt health.
She can walk but very little. 1t is pre-,
dictaJ that sire will soon weigh more
than Minnie Johnson ever did.