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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-01-13
Order Nisi.
In the matter Of the sale of the Real Estate Of
John @. Saunders. deceased.

John @. Saunders. deceased.
By the Orphana' Court for Cecil County.
Ordered this 18th day Of December In the year
eighteen hundred and eighty seven, that the sale
of the real estate OF John @. Saunders deceased.
made and reported by Eli Z. Ewing. administrator
Of said John G. saunders be ratified aud CONFIRM
ed unless cause 20 the contrary thereof be shown
on or before the l2th day of February next; pro-
vidsd . copy Of this order be inserted In some
Newspaper printed and Published In Cecil County
once week for one month before the 2Ath day Of
January next.
The report ststes the amount Of sales to be $500
(JAMEs McOAULEY.
JAMES n. EVANS.
DAVID p. DAVIS.
R. z. lamar. Register of win.
True copy test. dec3a-lts
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-01-13

Pursuant to call or request of the
Cecil Farmers Club a number of farm
ers and other persons assembled Ia the
Office of the Agricultural Society at
Elkton on Tuesday last for the pur-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-01-13
Order Nisi.
IN RE: THE MoRraAGED REAL ESTATE OF
DAVID N. PIERCE AND WIFE.

In the Circuit Court for Cecil County. Md.l
No, l460 Equity.
OaDERED. This l2th day Of Jan nary 1859
that the sAle made and reported BY Han.
son H. Haines. assignee of the mortgage on
the real estate mel toned In the proceedings IN
the above entitled cause be ratified and CONFIRMED
unless cause to the contrary Their eef be shown ON
or before the 18th day of March next; provided a
copy Of this order be inserted In some newspapar
published In Cecil COUNTY. Md once q weak fox.
one month before the 1Ath day Of February next
The report states the amount OF sale to be Ss0o
JAMES A. DAVIS. CLERK,
True copy-Test: JAMES A, DAVIS.
Jan l3-Jm Clark
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-01-13
PUBLIC SHE
Personal Property!

WI II be sold at public sale at the residence of
David W. Burlin, on the road leading from West
nottingham Church. to Woodlawn, Nd.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 2lst, 1888.
the balance Of tho personal property belonging to
the estate OF Elizabeth Burlin. dec.
One good mich Cow. good live Goose Feather
Beds. blankets. sheets. coverlets. bedsteads. !
cases OF drawers, one six-leg walnut table, one
cherry table. one mahogany bureau, one dresser
cupboard, poplar cupboard. corner cupboard.
large looking glass. small Ter ones. washstand
chairs lot of knives and forks twelve silver tea
spoons. earthern. stone and glass ware. tubs buck
cts. kettles and pans aad many articles not men.
toned.
TERMS:-kll sums of $40 and under cash; on all
sums over that amount credit of eight months
will be given, purchaser to give note with APPROX.
ed security. with interest from date If not paid
when due. Sale TO commence ut one o clock sharp.
D, W. BURLIN.
J. G. H1sDxAN, Auct. Ad. of Elizabeth Buriiu dec
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-11
The Light of the Future.

The primary fault of all our lights.
 electric light included, is that there is so great waste of energy in tho form of heat, The glow-worm, tho frefy, and multitu To of other animals show that light may be obtained without any more heat than that of the animal body, and without any such danger as that so terribly displayed in the burn ing of theatres. Radziszewski found that animal light is due to the oxidation of two kinds of organic matter, one con. taining hydrocarbon and the other aldehydes, or something yielding al- dehydes when treated with alkalis. The isolation of these compounds is but another step, and their application, both of them being steps that are but small compared with many that have been made ia the chemistry of this generation. All our existing arti- fcial lights have another common fault. They are concentrated forci of glare. But for it's cost tho best of all is the wax or paraffin candle. A room lighted with 20 candles, we'll distribut- ed, is incomparably better lighted than by one 20-candle gas light or electric light; with the luminous upholstery I suggested the diffusion would be still more complete than with the candles, it would correspond as nearly as possi- ble to diAused daylight, and might be made to produce most charmingly ar tistic effects. .-[Gentlcman's Magazine.
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-11
How q Barber Lost 9 Finger.

The only curious episode that now think of that ever occurred in my own dealings with a barber camo about through my observing that the knight of tho razor who was at work oa mo had lost the index finger on his right hand. I could not help admiring the dexterity with which he handled tho tools of his trade despite the loss, and, observing my attention directed to his mutilated hand, he vouchsafcd an explanation.
 II cut that eff, he said.
 'How, by accident2'
 "No, I meant to. It is the trlgge, finger. was drafted into the army and cut it off to avoid tho service. It didn't work thou gh. Tho trick had been tried too often. They took to training men to use the second finger. Some oi them cut that off too, but l couldn't spare another, so ran away and came to America. N, I don't miss it now much, and I don't care if Ican't go back. This is pretty good place and the work isn't hard. Thank you, sir. Next!-[ Worcester Spy.
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-11
An Attorneys Ruso.

'How much will you give.me for this atlas of this city?" asked a Buffalo at- torney as he walked into secondhand book store and han ded the owner the book named. "'Taia't worth much" answered the dealer, as ho turned over the leaves with an air of assumed indlf- ference. ''There's no demand for 'em. bought one last evening and it's ou:- side now. There's no demand for lem at all, and shall think it is good sale if I get $1 for tho one I have ow. |" "All right, here's your good sale. This is the one you had outside," gayly answered tho lawyer, as he throw down silver dollar and skipped out of the store before the disconcorted proprietor could interpose an objection. q had been hunting for that atlas for months and would have given $15 rather than not got it." remarked the attorney as ho gleefully exhibited his purchase. -[Buf- falo Express.
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-11
The Human Heart.

In the human subject the average rapidity of the cardiac pulsation of an a lult male is about 70 beats per minute. Theso beats are moro frequent, as a rule, in young children and women, and there arc variations within certain limits in particular persons owing to peculiari- ties of organization. It would not necessarily be an abnormal sign to find in some particular individuals the habit ual frequency of the hearts action from 60 to 65 or 75 to 80 per minute. As a rule, the hearts action is slower and more powerful in fully developed and muscular organizations and more rapid and fecbler in those of slighter form. In animals the range is from 25 to 45 in the -blooded and 50 upward in the warm -blooded animals, except in the case of horse, which has very slow heart beat-only 40 strokes a minute. The pnlsations of men and all animals differ with the sea level also. Tho work of Q u01lIuY uuLQIu ueaTI udS Ueou SuO WI IO equal the feat of raising five tons four hundredweight one foot DOT hour, or 125 tons in 24 hours. The excess of this work under alcohol in varying quantities is often very great. A curious calculation has been made by pr. Rich ardson giving the work of the heart in mileage. Presuming that the blood was thrown out of the heart at each pulsa- tion in the proportion of 69 strokes per minute, and at the assumed force ofnine feet, the mileage of the blood through the body might be taken at 207 yards Fer minute, seven miles per hour, 16S per day, 61, a2o miles per year, or D., 150, 9sO miles in lifetime of S4 years. The number of beats of the heart in the same long life would reach the grand total of 2,s09, 7e6. 900. = [Msdical World
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-11
The Fort of the Future.

A Asouthern paper thinks that tho forts of the future will be very different from the immense works of earth and masonry now in use. Tho military en- gineers of the British army have decid- ed in favor of metallic Notifications. A fortress will hereafter be composed of Q large iron or steel block of incredible thickness. Several shceted cannon will be arranged so that they can revolve around the block. At the angles of this block there will be sheeted reducts which will make assault impossible. In the interior will be all tho cquipmon Is of the fortress. The hiding place for the soldiers will bo underground, and the entrance will be on the side oppo- site the enemy's position. It is believed that the garrison for such fortress need not exceed forty men. It will be absolutely impre gnable, and cannon balls will merely glance off its smooth surface.
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-11
Prosperous COlOred Men.

There are probably over 100 colored men in Washington who arc worth over $25, 900 each, fifty worth $1O,000 each and nearly 1000 who pay taxes on $5o00. George w. Williams, cx-mcmber of the Ohio Assembly, and author of history of the colorcd race, is said to be worth $40, 000 Fred Douglas has $500, 900. John F. Cooke, until recently tax col lcctor of the District of Columbia, him. self pays taxes now On $250, 900. John M. Lan ngston, formerly United States Minister to Hayti, is reputed 10 be worth $75, 900. John Lynch of Missis- sippi, who was the temporary chairman of the Chicago Convention in 1884, is very wealthy and owns fine planta- tion in Mississippi. Ex-Congressman smalls, who is now contcsting tho scat occupied by Colonel Elliott, has also ac- cumulated quite fortune. Dr. Gloster, who died few years ago, left $1, 1000, | 900; the wealth of his son-in Jaw was estimated at $15O, 900. John x. Lewis, | of Boston, makes tho clothes of the | Beacon Hill dudes aud does yearly business, it is said, of over million dollars. He was once a slave, and ragged and bare-footed, followed Sher- man and his troops in their march to the sea. Cincinnati has colored fur niture ealer whose check is good any day for $25, 900, although thirty years ago ho was a Kentucky slave. The late Robert Gordon, of Cincinnati, owned large number of four-story l resid ences at the time of his death.- .- 1 New York Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-11
A Queer Barometer.

It is not generally known that the rendered fat of woodchuck is as good q barometer as any wo have today. While in tho country short time ago the writer had occasion to travel through the lower part of Bcrks. At the house of friend I was pressed to tako an um- brella with me- There was no sign of a storm. asked why he persisted in so dogged a manner for mo to accept the article. 'Why," said he, "look at my barometer
 There upon tho shelf stood bottle scale d with beeswax. It was all cloudy The old gentleman said ho had used this one for most twenty years and If a storm was brewing tho barometer got cloudy twelve hours before the rain or snow began to fall. h clear weather the oil was always clear. Reading fpoup. Herald
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-11
CANAAN, CONN, WEDNESDAY, JULY II, 1888.
The Bluff Diamond Digger's Treasure.

The Bluff Diamond Dlgger's Treasure. It is said that the Queen of England and Empress of India is extremely sen- sitive about the Koh- -i.noor, which she firmly believes to te unequallcd by any other diamond in the world. She docs not wear it very often, it being kept for the most part in the Tower. The last occasion of it's appearance was at tho Jubiieo ball, and before that for the last twenty years it had only been seen at royal weddings. There is little story concerning this weakness of hors Il ow going the rounds in Londo on. Por- ter Rhodes, who discovered tho biggest diamond ever found at the Cape, be- lieves quito as firmly in his jewel as the Queen does in hers. It weighs 150 cafets and is perfectly clear having 'lights like white satin through it. :" Out at the Cape Mr. Rhodes placed it ou exhibition and charged $5 admission fee, clearing handsome sum for one of the hospitals. When he came home to England, the other day, tha Queen heard of him and expressed desire to sec his stone. The possessor not be- ing accustomed to tho etiquette of the courts, ho was carefully warned against contradicting Her Majesty. who is some- what impatient of such things, and was bado to make no comparisons. He got on very we'll until tho Queen, having examined it with considerable interest, laid 1t down with tho remark that it was handsome, but not so large as hcr | Koh-i-noor.
 ''Koh-i-noorw cried tho indignant diamond digger contemptuously. wrought out of remembrance of warn ings, "why, the old thing can't touch mine. It's Q deal bigger than yours, and I wouldn't give this diamond for two of your Koh-i-noors." The Queen fairly gasped with amazement at his audacity, and had him percmptorily bundled out with his impertlnent jewel. | -[Courier-J ournal.
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-11
A Lovers Stratagem.

A young countryman who had long loved girl who lived a mile or two from hlm was nearly iu despair about winning her hand, and was on the eve of selling out and leaving the country, as the girl had refused him three times, and it was out that she was engaged to another fellow. Our hero had noticed that his rival and the girl would walk in an old meadow field nearly every afternoon, and he grew madly jealous. In his cattle ho had young bull that was always mad with everything but his master, lecause ho was an especial pet. Now, Dave, as he called tho bull, was to be the object with which to satiato his revenge. He would turn him into the meadow, hide himself, and see his rival tossed like football. So ono afternoon, calling to Dave, who would follow him like a dog, he re- paired to tho meadow, let the fence down, and turned the bull in. Hc then strolled oil, and walked around as mis- erable as man could be who was con- hitting an evil decd. An hour or so later he heard tho deep mutterings of the bull, and hastening to the meadow fcnco he saw Dave about twenty yards behind tho couple, paving dirt and shaking his head. The man was trying to get the girl to run, but she was so terrified shc could not move. The bull made dash, and the fellow ran shriek- ing for tho fence. The bull rushed on after tho shricking fellow, while our disconsolate young man, having jumped tho fence, rushed to the girl, as the bull dashed on after the fugitive rival, and, catching her in his arms, told her that such coward was unworthy of her. As Dave saw his young master ho left off pursuing the other man, returned and went to licking his hand, while tho indignant girl vowed sho would never more speak to man that was afraid of a COW. She soon afterward married Dave's boss.-t Courier Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-11
Ouizzing a Country Boy.

Country boys arc not such squash heads as they sometimes look," said tho sociable drummer at tho Broezel House. "Onc day last week l was out riding with fellow who seemed to think it lis mission to say or do something sm art every minute. Presently we overlook @ barefoot urchin driving COW homo from pasture, and my companion reiued up the horse and spoke to him, saying. 'Say, my little man, what time will it be at O clock this afternoonf With out a moments hesitation tho lad answered: "Twill be bedtime for hels and fools. Your not hea, but twill be your bedtime all tho sams. fBe{s
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-11

Mexico ontinues to attract American capital in a way to indicate that pre- vious ventures of tho kind have not been misplaced. Senator Hearst, of California, has been down there making some extensive investments, including the purchase of 3. 900, 900 acres of land in the State of Vera Cruz to be devoted to the raising of coffee, sugar and to- bacco. Along with other California capitalists he has also obtained conces- sions for building railroad from tho City of Mexico to some point on the Pacific coast.
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-11

At least twenty of tho cadets who were graduated at the West Point mill itary academy at the last commence. ment will be placed on the additional list waiting for companies. Just now there are only twenty-four va cancies in the grade of second ieuten- ant, and the number is not likely soon to be increased, unless the three va cancies on the limited retired list should be filed by line officers. They include thirteen in the infantry, seven in the cavalry and four in the artillery. It if likely that two of the cadets will be as- signed as additionals in thee ngineel corps. General Duane's retirement nakss room for ono of these.
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-11

The London Standard gives currency to report that wonderful collection of documents printed on papyrus has been di covered near the town of Ar since, Central Egypt, consisting of 10O. 900 documents and 20, 900 plates or maps These papers are printed in il diff,rent languages, and treat of great number of questions, extending over a period of 27O0 years. The maps have been printed by means of wooden blocks. If this is true the art of print. ing is not modern invention.
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-11

Scribner's Magazine ia its series of railroad questions asks the following:
 ''What is the fastest tlme made by Q traina" The answer is, "92 miles in 93 minutes, ono milo being made in 46 seconds, on the Philadelphia and Read ing Railroad" The New York Gen. trars newspaper special train No. ii, on Aug. 8, 1886, drawn by engino 541,
 John ". Cool engineer, mado the run between Syracuse and Buffalo, E street,
 a distance of 14S 70-100 miles in 2 hours 24 secoads, which, for the dis tance, is claimed by the New York Gen. tral people to be still better showing.
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-11

Vegetarians have come to the surface in London with a proposal to start an institution to be called the Vegetarian Hospital. The money has been sub scribed, and ths project will doubtless be carried out, at least on a small scale. All drugs are to bo excluded in the general treatment of disease, and re- hance is to be placed solely on diet and general hygienic treatment-b athing, massage, and so on. No animal food will be allowed, and the hospital is to be under the management of Dr. Allan son of Duke street, who has been very successful for some timo past as a phy- sician practising without the use of drugs.
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-11

Sch Green, the well-known Ameri- can fisherman and naturalist, is out in letter in defence of the English spar row. Instead of being nuisance, a destroyer of song birds and deserving of extermin ation, tho English sparrow, according to MT. Green, is most use full member of tho fcathered creation. Its presence here, he says, has no more connection with the disappearance of of cats
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-11
Origin of the Tides.

The moon, Q lady robed in white Rose OCT the bosom of the sea, And whispered, ''Take me! by thy might Embrace me, seize me-set me free From endless bondage to the nightl" The brave sea rose to do her will And tossed its pale arms high in air. Its deeps responded with thrill That shook ca, th's coasts and islands fair Yet ths pale maid rode higher still Tie mad surge, wrestling with defeat, Threw foamy kisses high-in vain. At last it sigked: "Ah! lady sweet, Thou art too great! but thou shalt reign My queen; my heart shall rise to greet The daily dancing of thy feet"
 -[America.
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-11

was asking me today whether Molly's got anyway of getting homo Friday night. He said he'd just as lief take her in his buggy as not, Molly goncr : ally walks; but guess she'll be glad of lift"
 "You don't mean to tell me-" said Steve, warmly, "that she'd have any, thing to do with himg'
 MT. Larkin stared. What could Steve care with whom old John San born's daug hter had to do?
 But he only said, deprecatingly:
 ''Well, Lyme's good steady fellow" "
 'Humphw was the scornful re join der.
 The young man unused long and se- riously when his visitor was gone, and went to bed with lighter heart, hav- ing come to firm conclusion.
 When the new teacher closed school the next Friday night she was feeling rather worn out, as sho was apt to feel at the end of the week; nor did the prospect of tho four miles walk home serve to cheer her.
 She locked the door and started down the path with sigh. A neat little buggy was comin g briskly up tho road. Molly gave start as tho driver pulled up the horse and sprang to the ground.
 It was the young director, and he was coming toward her.
 'I won't make any excuse, Miss San born," he said, with humorous solem- nifty. Il won't say Pm going over the river on busine ness, and happen cd to think you might like to ride. Tho truth is that it's a carefully laid plot. Will ycu be an ailer and abettor2"
 The little eacher laughed apprccia- lively as he helped her into the buggy.
 'I must stop at Mir. Larkin's and leave my dinner pail," she said de- murely.
 MT. Lorkin was star ding at the front gate. He stood staring at tho young director as the latter assisted the teach CT to the ground and sat down on the horse block waiting for her.
 Lyme Doty was here after Molly, just now," he said gaspingly. 'I sent him down to the school house."
 "We met him." sail Steve. ''You see," he added, making bold attempt at carelessness, but speaking neverthe- less, in shamefaced wy, and avoid ing the little mans eyes. "You sec, l feel as though it's my bounden duty to keep Lyme Doty away from her. Pure impudence, his hanging around her that way" .
 The little tea he came tripping back and the young directors buggy whirled away in cloud of dust.
 "stevo Tonney's taking Molly homo in his buggy" said MT. Larkin, joining his wife in the kitchen, and sinking dazedly into a chair. q guess the worlds coming to an end" 'Steve Penney ain't fool," his wife responded practically. q knew he'd | get over that ridiculous notion of his and especially after ho'd seen Molly" "Says he's doing it from senso of duty," said Larkin, chuckling slowly as tho humor of the situation dawned upon him. 'Wonder how far his sense of duty will take him2"
 II shouldn't be surprised at any thing" said Mrs Larkin mys- teriously.
 The Larkins and, perhaps, Lyme Doty-were the only people who were surprised when the new teacher gave up the school at the erd of tho term and was quietly married to the young di- rector.
 The chairman of the School Board is wondering over 1t yet Hartford Times.
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-11
A Doctors Odd Cafe,

The latest style of cane is owned by a Portland physician who uses it for three purposes-as a cane, as a protector and for professional purposes. It consists of bamboo rod into which fits steel re- ceptacle, shaped like half tube in tho concave side of which are springs hold ing in place small vials of ammonia, morphine and needles and surgeons thread, and, in fact, all antidotes and surgical appliances necessary in cases of emergency.
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-11

The reign of the late Kaiser Fritz was marked with the abolition of the caval ryman's cuirass. This is tho last cuirass in Europe, ard England is now calling for its abolition h her army. h the German army the revolver has also been discarded in favor of tho carbine.
Connecticut western news., 1888-07-11
At Sunset Time.

On toward the west the passing day,
 As tho reluctant seeming, Soft stole to where the flame-clouds lay
 To where the sun hung beaming. And yet she seemed full 10th to go, Fen tho the world was shadowe1 so, But looked back OCT the dimpled hill To where the world lay dim and still,-
 To where the worll lay dreaming. At sunset time we steal away
 To where the sky is gleaming; To where the light that marks the day
 Is all our heaven scanning. And yet we seem full 10th to go, Fen tho the world is shadowed SO. But look back, with regretful eyes, To where the world in twilight lies,-.
 To where the world is dreaming.
 -[Julle NJ. Lippmann in Overland.