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married. This whole complication re-
suits from an inexplicable error of Rev.
Mr.. Knowles. who married this man
indicating johnson -''to that young
woman in the corner"
"Poor fellow!" said Rev. Mr.. Knowles,
she is wandering again"
~ am not wandering" said Lawrence.
1.-THE fact is that this woman, taking
advantage of Mr.. Knowles error, now
claims me as her husband because she
knows me to be rich"
"Rich!" put in Uncle Sanford, ''it
money is all that is needed, perhaps we
may yet rescue my misguided nephew
from these perplexing entanglements.
Young person" ne continued, approach
ing Nellie, and shaking his finger in her
face, 'what do you want?"
81 don't want you, you old BEAR" said
Nellie, beginning to cry nervously, ''not
even if you're richer than Croesus."
johnson laughed. S:s '.,.f,
"Come, Nellie" said Bessie, some
what sharply, "explain this matte,
fully and you will do much to atone for
your conduct towards me-"
81 didn't know he belonged to you,"
sobbed Nellie, ''or I'd never have tried to
catch him." <t.r- --....-
Here johnson laughed again, but
Lawrence blushed and looked foolish.
I'm sure 1 had no i'll will against
you," Nellie continued. ''In fact, l al
ways loved you ever since I've been
your maid. l was sorry after I'd stolen
your things and would have taken
them all back to you only 1 was afraid.
Pm going to tell the whole truth now,
and don't care what happens. 1 was
not bad girl to begin with, but when
my aunt died and had to get my own
living, l became servant, for there
was nothing else to do. couldn't teach,
because didn't know any thing"
THAT is not always an impediment, 4"
johnson interrupted; 81 have been a
teacher myself" -.
81 couldn't write novels, as some
women do" Nellie continued, "because
I'd been brought up quiet and proper
and hadn't seen any of these horrid,
frantic things they write about. So l
just got place as maid. 1t was with
a rich woman in high society, and I've
been thrown in just such company for
years. It's an awful strain on young
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-08-01

"Dear me! dear me!'' he kept saying,
softly, II have seen nothing like this
since the donation parties in good old
Podunk. I'm sure you're all quite well
come I've been out with the two ladies
looking for you, but we failed to find
you. However, we encountered young
man called Jimmy, who is connected
with the press, and he told me to return
home and wait for you. Now do hope
that all this quarreling is over, and that
you, sir"--pointing to Drane-"have de-
cided to be man."
"Such is my present intention" said
Drane. 81 am getting little tired OF
being lunatic."
"You seem to have suffered some vio-
lence since you were here BEFORE" con-
tinued Mr.. Knowles. 81 trust that you
are not seriously hurt. 1t often hap
pens that harsh experiences of this
kind are wholesome, and necessary to
bring US to a proper state of mind. In
deed, they always are, if we could only
see it,"
Meanwhile the other members Of the
pasty were looking askancc at each
other. johnson was beginning to real
ize that the newcomers were the Kan
sas City relief expedition, and that his
own usefulness and opportunities were
nearly over. He was meditating quiet
and inoffensive exit when he CHANGED
to catch Nellie's eye, and it riveted
him to the spot. She was looking at
him with real tenderness of express
/ - r
Iced, johnson in Drane's clothes was
worth looking at. He had an intelli
gent and not uncomely visage, which
had been much improved of late by the
effects of moro food and less drink. AND
Nellie looked at him, thinking of the
words which had joined their hands
and she grew quite pale, but not with
fear or regret.
Bessie was pale, too, for she felt 3
very painful interest in the scene. She
knew that tho strange mon must include
those who had known Drane in the West
and she took johnson to be distin
| guished representative of tho family
whose words would be full cxplana-
tion of Drane's mental condition. She
tried to attract his attention; to call
him to her side, and ask him whct thel
| it was true that his unfortunate kins
man was unbalanced.
Mr.. Sanford Drane, tho genuine, was
tho first to break the silence which had
fallen upon the party.
81 beg your pardon" said he to Rev.
Mr.. Knowles, "but 1 really do not see
why we have all invaded your house
Has this unhappy young man" point.
! ing to Lawrence-''had any dealings
with you during his recent wanderingsf
l should tell you that / am his uncle,
and that have come to take him home
with me, where trust that rest and
medical treatment will restore him to
the full command of his faculties"
''And is he, then, deranged?" asked
Mr.. Knowles. "Ah! that explains much
which had been dark to me. fear that
l have done serious wrong. l should
have made more careful inquiries be-
fore married him to this young lady
Married." cried Uncle Sanford,
aghast "Oh, Lawrence, did not think
your wretched fate would have led you
to this" .s:'s:;s*4&..' :'s:;s*4&>.
"My very dear, but deplorably mud
died uncle" said Lawrence, 'do not dis
tress yourself unnecessarily. / am not
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-08-01
The cases of eviction among the cloak.

The cases of eviction among the cloak
makers increase daily. Two very sad
cases We're added to the list today. They
were E. Reiss, wife and four children,
who were put out of their miserable
home at No. 120 Orchard street for nom
payment of rent. Reiss has been out of
work for six weeks, and the poor fellow
and his family are deserving of charity.
What little furniture his rooms con-
tanned when the strike began has long
since been sold for food, and two poor
mattresses and a single chair are all that
are left.-New York Telegram.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-08-01
"Hazc1 Kirke" Was a Failure.

Steele Mackaye's "Hazel Kirke" a
drama which probably enjoys the dis
tinction of having been presented more
consecutive times before American au-
diences than any other, was failure at
its first production, but retouched to a
certain extent and produced under diff
ferent conditions made phenomenal
hit.-New York World.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-08-01

The question has arisen i'll many mems
minds, Is there any distinction between
the rich capitalist and the poor laborer2
Thoughtful citizens ask themselves, Is
it possible that the law against con-
spiracy can be so construed that it only
applies to the man whose wealth is the
earnings of his hands and his training in
the field of labor?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-08-01
Bucklen's' Arnica SalVe

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction. or money refunded, price Zoe.
per box. for sale by L. r. Kirk.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-08-01

"He has the faculty of bringing out
the worst in Il mans nature, and he has
succeeded in bringing it out of me so that
1 almost hate myself for it." have ex-
tracted the above from a private letter
from an overseer who is leaving his
position, chiefly because his employer has
not studied to bring out the best there is
in man. What text this would be
for a minister who understood the truths
of nature. e.-Fibre and Fabric.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-08-01

At Fisk's restaurant in Middletown,
Conn, an old time bellies slipper is
shown that was made $50 years ago, and
had been shut up all that time in secret
room of an ancient Middletown man
sion. The slipper is two fingers in
width, and is an evidence that our great
grandmothers were vain of dainty little
feet
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-08-01

1t is said that the late Berry Wall,
when in the height of his glory, had but
two hooks in his apartments. On one of
these he hung his cane and on the other
his umbrella. The rest of his clothes he
of course kept on chair, like any sensi-
bla man.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-08-01

ments for their action. Neither Mr..
Drane nor the tramp knew exactly what
to do.
"Well, the fact is" began Mr.. Drane.
"You understand" said the tramp at
the same moment, "Mr. Drane is not a
crazy man; he is my friend and rela-
tive"
"But," interrupted again one of the
policemen, ''that reward? We don't pro-
pose to stay out all night looking for
this gent and the reward without some
return"
And here Mr., Drane's right knee be-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-08-01

The Louisville, KY, trade and labor
assembly asks for the passage of a law
providing for state board of arbitration
with powerto enforce its decisions, which
shall be final.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-08-01
CHAPTER XII ~
THE REWARD OF THE WICKED

THE REWARD OF THE WICKED. ~
Rev. Mr.. Knowles was nothing il not
hospitable. When this unlimited COM
pany invaded his humble but COM
Portable dwelling he hustled about with
genuine anxiety for their entertainment,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-08-01

Some of the unique observers declare
that a hot summer is peculiarly pro-
ductive of strikes and riots.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-08-01
Why Privates Should Not Marry.


"No, don't think soldier has any
right to marry-a private, anyhow, said
u ten year man at Fort Hamilton. "Our
life and our movements are too uncer-
tain, for one thing, and for another, q
soldier should have no membranes.
Look at me, for example. Four years
ago was transferred from southern
station to Fort Candy, away out in the
wilds of California. August, 1899, l was
again transferred clear across the conti-
nent to this station. Now, if had
deep water, I'm thinking, for go before
long back to the Pacific coast. Uncle
Sam keeps us, you know, but he don't
over indulge us in spending money, and
when you consider that there's no such
thing as free transportation for ones
family or baggage, you may judge how
many months savings 1t would take to
carry one through.
"Why, the officers themselves are only
allowed from 1900 to 2,400 pounds bag
gage transportation, according to rank,
and most of them, you know, are mar
ried. A private is allowed $50 pounds
and what he can carry. This just about
sees single man through, but when it
comes to household goods, even for
small family, the weight is in the thou
sands before you know it. Yes, it's all a
mistake" he said, in conclusion, "this
thing of a private marrying. 1t almost
invariably causes painful separations,
frugal living and uhhappiness generally
to those who run the risk. k."-Brooklyn
Eagle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1890-08-01
DRUG STORE
RISING SUN, MD.

Always on hand, large stock Of
Drugs, Medicines, Dyes,
Oils, Paints.
A complete line of instruments. such as
Tr1tsses, Syringes, Support
erS, Nurse Bottles,
Family. Patent & Pro rietary Remedies,
Gilt Edge Horse and Cattle Powders,
A large line of SpeotaQles, Nose Glasses,
School Books, Tablets, Paper. &c.
ViOlins, Bows, Strings, Musical Goods,
Toilet Soaps, Hair Brushes, Perfumery,
and 1000 and notions required for the use of the
sick or the convenience of the well.
PPLCESLOWEST-TERlMS CASH
L. R. KIRK, M. d.
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RISING SUN CECIL COUNTY, MD, FRIDAY, L,
NO.. 46.

''But, Mr.. Drane, if you really have any
soul about you, drop me a postal-card
when you've fixed the date of your we'd
ding. 1t won't be any trouble at all;
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and, for Heavens sake, don't let me get
beaten on my own story"
"'What date shall we put on the card,
Bessie?" asked Lawrence.
81 don't know" protested Bessie, hid
ing her face. 81 never was good at
dates when 1 went to school. You'd
better fix it yourself"
"Let me see," Lawrence said, reflect
lively; yesterday was the twentieth?"
eyes"
"And tomorrow will be the twenty
second?'
''Of course"
"Well, in that case, would avoid ex-
tremes and suggest the twenty-frst"
"You mix me all up with your arith-
metic," said Bessie, frowning prettily.
sob! dear; why, it's to-day. No, really
can't think of such an awful hurry. You
know I've given away all my dresses,
Lawrence. But on the twenty-first of
next month, if you please"
Lawrence" said Uncle Sanford,
"when 1 look at the woman you will
marry L cease to doubt your sanity,
and
Lawrence broke in. "You are mistaken,
uncle. She is the only woman l ever
met who was level-headed enough to
recognize a truly good man under
ragged coat. 1 say this modestly, but
Pm ready to stick to it,"
81 n
1t may be interesting to record, in
conclusion, that the pension which
Drane had promised to the reformed
couple was always paid promptly on the
first of every month. Within a year,
however, 4 series of inheritances raised
them far above the necessity for any
such charity. But they kept right on
drawing it just the same, and thus by
little harmless dishonesty varied the
monotony of their otherwise exemplary
lives, wisely avoiding that excessive
virtue to which progressive good fortune
is the only real temptation in this world.
~, THE END. /.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-05-10
One of rOmDeif's Victims

A few days afterwards | returned for
another day at Pompem. The impression
was greater than ever before. The CITY
and the hill now came into relations with
one another in a way hitherto unfelt
There was fearful reality about the
narrowing spectacle in the museum near
the gate OF Pompeii. The slender. grace
full form of that woman who presses her
forehead against her arm as size lies face
downward and gasps for breath; the
untold agony in the features of the pros
trate man, who seems still gasping for
life, that last figure in q line of charred
human forms which lie before us, as per
feet as they were when entombed in the
falling ashes-all these speak to us and
bring US terribly near to these men and
women of centuries ago. Theirs was
indeed an awful martyrdom. But the
fire, which brought death to Pompeii,
bestowed upon it Immortality. TODAY
Pompeii lives, while thousands of cities
which have been spared have perished
and passed forever. Florence Cor. Bos-
ton Globe.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-05-10
Count Kalnoky's One Finger Trick.

Count Kalnoky has been trying the
one finger trick Of his once too often.
and has received lesson which he will
not forget in a hurry. The count has a
very exalted notion Of his own dignity.
especially on official occasions, and has a
habit of extending only one finger to
diplomatists under the first rank. At
Vienna few days ago he met a man,
well known in London circles for the
facility with which he has run through
two fortunes, and is now ardently
angling for third. The count had fra
ternized with this individual on the nell
tral ground Of London drawing rooms
and had frequently dined with him.
But In Viennese diplomatic circles the
count did not consider it necessary to
maintain the friendship, and on meet
ing his old chum coolly extended
the stereotyped forefinger. The other
gazed for q moment through the
eyeglass which he always wears.
at the rigid digit, and then as
coolly advanced his own forefnger.
and with it touched somewhat gingerly
that OF the count The latter blushed
fur1ously, and scanned the faces of those
around to see il notice had been taken
Of the greeting. OF course there were
smiles, which were checked as soon as
possible; but the lesson was we'll :.,,er;ted
md should ha t.!-ein t..!l.-en to heart,-London
Modern Society.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-05-10
Meeting of Confederate Veterans

AT meeting of Confederate Veter
ans called by advertisement in the par
lsfl papers, at the Court House in Opel
ousas on Saturday, May Sd, 1890, tht
meeting was called to order by Cant
+. 5. Taylor nominating Capt. L. d
Prescott, of Washington, to be tempo.
raly President; nomination assented to
B. F. Hardesty, of Washington, was
elected Secretary pro tenn.
Roll OF siguers having been furnished
by Capt. Taylor showed ninety-seven
names; and upon his motion, duly adop-
ted, the roll was called, and eighteen
comrades answered to their names.
Comrade c. w. DuRoy moved that
a committee of five, with the President
OF the meeting as chairman, he appoin-
ted to draft a plan of organization.
Adopted, aud the following committee
appointed: Louis D. Prescott, chair
man; G. W. DuRoy, E. r. Lewis, Jno.
! n. Ogden, Oz6me Fontenot.
A recess of five minutes was taken.
after which, the meeting being called
to order, committee on organization re-
ported as follows:
The undersigned committee appoint
ed for the purpose, beg leave to report
and recommend, that this organization
shall be named: St. Landry Camp No.
=, Division -, United Confederate
Veteran Association of the State of Lou
Siana.
The committee further recomm end
that the officers shall be as follows:
A Commander; lst Lieutenant
Commander; a I'd Lieut. Commander
81 Lieut.. Commander: ] LAdjutant:
Quartermaster; | Surgeon | Assist
ant Surgeon; | Chaplain | Officer of
the Day; l Treasurer; Sergeant Ma
jor; Videtle; Color Sergeant: q
Guards; Secretary.
Your committee further reports that
1t is impossible at this time to frame
bylaws; they therefore ask for further
time nDul the next meeting to present
set of regulations aud bylaws for the
government of this organization.
LOUIS D. PRESCOTT,
CHAs. w. DURoY,
JNo' n OGDEN
E. t. LEWIS,
: or. FoNTENoT.
The report of the committee was ac-
;epted and further time granted.
On motion of Judge E. Il. Lewis:
Resolved-That all members of this
Association be and are hereby notified,
hat at the next regular meeting, to be
Ield at the Court House in Opelcusas,
~ the first Saturday 9th day. of June.
his Camp of Confederate Veterans will
% INTO permanent organization, by the
lection OF of11cersj and that all mem
ers and others wishing to join, be re-
uested to attend without further no.
ce. Meeting adjourned until Satur
ay, June 9TH, 1890.
LOUIS D. PRESCOTT,
President
. +. HARDEsrY, Secretary.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-05-10
An Exercise for Health.

II you are troubled with too much
blood in the head, the best thing you can
do for simple remedy is to take the
twisting movements of the trunk at the
waist. Keep the feet firm, turn the
trunk as far as possible to the right-till
you face right-four times; the same to
the left; then alternate the movements,
Next, bend the body strongly and slowly
to the right, from the waist, then to the
left. Again bend forward as strongly
as possible, from the waist, then slightly
back, at first, increasing on the back
movement later, as you are able.-Mary
2. Allen in Youths Companion.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-05-10
Would Not Take SIS, 900 and be with
out "Hed-Ake."

The Rev. John T. McBryde, PASTOR Of the
Presbyterian Church at Marshall, Tex. writes:
Gentlemen: have relieved several of nv
aequalntanees at Dallas, Sherman and Marshall
oi ei, severe headaches and neuralgia without a
single failure to do so inside of thirty i've min.
utes. would not take five thousand dollars a
year and live without Preston,s "Hed-Ake," or
its equal, which have yet to find. NV prayer
derful discovery. for can cali it by no other
name. John r. McRpynr
For sale by all druggists. Fifty cents a bot
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES, US.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. ii, 1890.
me preston Chemical Co., Galveston, Teras
lt affords me pleasure to add my testimony
10 tlat OF hundreds who have experienced re-
lief by the use of your wonderful "Hed- AXE"
Your obedt serv't,
W. II. GRAIN
preston's "Hed-Ake" cures any kind of head
ache in fifteen minutes
St. Landry democrat., 1890-05-10
Eupepsv,

This is what you ought to have, in fact,
you must have it, to fully enjoy life.
thousands are searching for it daily, and
mourning because they find it not. Thou
sands upon thousands OF dollars are
spent annually by our people in the hope
that they may attain this boon, And yet
e may be had by all. We guarantee that
Electric Bitters, if used according to al
Irectlons and the use persisted in. will
bring you Good Digestion and oust The
Demon Dyspepsia and install instead
Eapepsy. We recommend Electric Bit
.ers Tor Dyspepsia and all diseases of
liver, ~ h osomach 70 na and Kidneys. Sold at
Druggist. " A'a''o'
St. Landry democrat., 1890-05-10
The following parties have settled
with the tax collector since the publica-
fiOn of the deIjnnuant lief.

The following parties have settled
with the tax collector since the publica.
tion of the delinquent list:
Marcel r. Fontenot, Ma4y Couryille
Auguste Papillon, Bailey & Pettingill,
j. M. Ware, Alf Moore, Edmond Jones,
VIM: Higgins. Jas. Boswell, A. j. Car,
ron, Leon Miller, Aristide Richard, Rat
tell & Morean. Ann Edwards, JOS. G.
Esprit, D. L. Fontenot, Marcel z. Fonte-
not. c. R. Gadden, Heirs wild. T. Mecbe.
A. Levy & E. NJ. Boagni, Edw. Miller.
Germain Pallet, Mrs. Jos. F. Richard
Jos. A. Sicily, Michel Sicily, Placide
Sicily, Roman FraDcez, Noel Oliver.
Joseph Tyler, Landry Soileau, Lucius
Guillory, Alexander GuillOry, CIevin
Beaugard, H. F. Long, E. G. Hebert.
Lessin Gauthreau, Caroline Eugene.
Antoine Sonnier, Achille GuiIlory, Mrs.
T.. Thompson, Daniel Terrell, Est. Mary
Jane Davis, Willis NJ. Reed, C. w.
Milispaugh, DR.. j. r. Hanks, Adema
Wable. Elizabeth Isaac, Mrs. C. ID. Tat
man, Frank Hampton, Cleophas Trail,
Bienvenu Thomas.
The following were ascertained to be
double assessments:
Davis Bergeron, Willie CeIestin, Jno.
Tolbert, Hilaire johnson. Polite Lewis.
Michel Papillon, Alex. Thibodeau and
Basin Joseph.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-05-10
NOTICE.
> UNITED STATES LAND o.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE, I
Mat. New Orleans, La, April Goth, 1890.
Notice is hereby, given that the following.
named settler has fled notice of his Intention
,dt 20 maze hnal support Of his claim and
OF in his absence, the Clerk of the District
Court Con- at Qpe!olsas La. on Monday, June 10th.
isg0; - w; JULlE LEBERT, formerly j %.
VINO ,Sa =, made Homestead Entry No. 6677 for
the Fractional Section No. 26 Township sorth
range east Louisiana meridian s''''
haa Sne names the following witnesses to prove
~ soia e9a fesldenee upon and cultivation
p..s pLuseue d: MCGEE, Victor Fruge, Alexandra
ish Louisiana. - W. A1"n''iS par
May 1O-6t Reniater
St. Landry democrat., 1890-05-10
A Southern Terrapin Farm.

A Yankee has established a terrapiu
farm about sixty miles from Mobile. An
enclosure OF three acres In extent con-
talns several bitches 100 feet in length
and 10 feet in width, and these are filed
with salt water by two canals. In these
bitches about $4,000 turtles are domesti.
Gated. In winter they lie imbedded in
the mud, and are very convenient Great
ures to keep, seeing ct this season they
never eat any foc The turtles cost
about 81 per seaso feed, and sell in
New York fos s17 T dozen.-Washing-
ton Post.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-05-10

At the ANIMAL election for officers of
ope'ousas Steam Fire Co. No. |, the fol-
loving were unanimously elected, viz.
r. M. Boagni, President; Robert Cha
chere, Vice President; H. L. Estorge,
Foreman; L. A. Dominique, lst Assist
ant g. Cahanin, I'd Assistant; L. P.
Louaillier, Recording Secretary 5. C..
Price, Financial Secretary H. D. Lar
cade, Steward; Finance Committee, E
Latreyte, c. Settoon and Isaac Roos :;
Investigating Committee, L. A. Sandoz,
r. +. Halphen and L. Z Fontenot. Tie
engine was reported in good order, the
engineer, V. Bonrdin, being paid a sal
ary OF 500 per annum by the town.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-05-10
BuCklen'a Arnica Salue

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
BRUISES, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
olalns, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions.
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
qlred. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, Or money refunded. Price
20 cents per box. For sale by F. E. Bal
St. Landry democrat., 1890-05-10
Personal

zoe Ardoip, Of chataignier, is on a
visit to friends in town.
Miss Doucie Andrus visited Rayne
on Sunday last.
Chas. Dossman, of Mountain Bayou
Springs, was in town during the week.
the accomplished Miss Rosa Hardey,
pf Ghataignler. is on visit TO the fanli-
" of Geo. @. Elms.
Miss Mena Bodemuller, visited Wash
ington, on last Thursday.