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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-12-02

There is one very serious objection
in Governor Browns suggestion for a
convocation to consider the matter of a
tax law. The Governor says
mo method occurs to me better
adapted to afford this assurance than
the eonvocation by me of limited
number of thoroughly representative
men from each county of the State and
from the city of Baltimore 10 consider
in open discussion, etc.
1t would be more American like had
the Governor proposed to name a day
when the people of the several counties
should assemble in mass meeting at
the county seat and appoint delegates
to the proposed conference.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-12-02
MAMMOTH STORE,
Havre de Grace.
IT'S OVER.

The election is over. AS is
always the case in such a
battle there is a rush for
supremacy; some one has to
come out ahead and others
must be satisfied with defeat.
1t is so in business, always
has been, ever will be. The
usual lull in business which
precedes the storm of a Presi-
dental election has not been
experienced by us this season.
We have had the biggest
October trade in the history
of our house. Of course
there has been stimulations ;
there's always stimulation.
We believe in putting push
and energy in our business.
We've never found any way
to make business except nerve
and work, nerve to put in a
large stock of goods and work
to find when and where to buy
at rock bottom. This accom-
plished we are in a fair way
to get the cream. We are
doing it. We have a large
and we'll selected STOCK and
made prices that will tell.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-12-02
Good Looks.

Good looks are more than skin deep,
depending upon healthy condition of
all the vital organs If the liver be in
active, you have a bilious look, if your
stomach be disordered you have a dys-
peptic look and if your kidneys be
affected you have pinched look.
Electric Bitters is the great Alternative
and tonic acts directly on these vital
organs. Cures pimples, blotches, boils
and gives good complexion. Sold at
L R. Kinks drug store, SOC. per bottle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-12-02
The Cold Snap

Has snapped at last and may last
till it snaps harder. Why suffer
the cold .chills to creep down your
back at night with couer at our
prices? We sell bed covering at
wholesale prices because we buy
direct from the mills in original
packages, hence pay prices the
Wholesale men have to pay. You
certainly would be surprised at the
low prices of our Blankets and Com.
fortables. What think you of a full
size Comfort weighing 8 pounds,
made of good calico and fl led with
phite cotton, for one dollar =? Not
much more than the value of the
cotton they are filled with. Or
course we have some much lower in
price and many that cost more, run.
ming up to four dollars.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-12-02
Signs by Which You May Know
Your Friends.

Alabama Reformer. Below are given
the sentiments of the nominees of the
national political parties. Will the
laborers of this country please paste
this article in their hats?
1.-The best financial system in the
world must not be changed. "-Groyer
Cleveland.
Labor should not be allowed to
organize "-Adlai Stevenson.
"A dollar day is enough for any
workIngman." -Benjamin Harrison.
''Shoot the strikers down. n-White-
law Reid.
II have reason to believe that we are
nearing a serious crisis. These terrible
economic conditions must be changed.
james G. Weaver.
II have noticed the degraded ten
dencv in politics for years. We must
change."-James G. Field.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-12-02

1t was the earnest prayer of both
old party leaders-if ever they do
pray-that Tom Watson of Georgia
and Jerry Simpson of Kansas would
be defeated. Watson has been
cheated out of his election there is
no doubt but Jerry cut his way
through and is again elected to con-
gress,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-12-02

For PHYS sake, don't growl and
grumble because you are troubled with
indigestion. No good was ever effected
by snarling and fretting. Be man
(unIess you happen to be woman),
and take Ayers Sarsaparilla, which
will relieve you, whether man or
woman.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-12-02

Since the monetary conference in
Brussels has been in session the dis
cussions in the daily press on mon.
ometal and bi.metal standards, are
more like the oracles of the priestess
of Delphi than ever, while De Roths.
childs' scheme remains one of the
arts of bunco steerer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-12-02
Challenge.

We throw down the gauntlet and
defy anybody to bring forward bet
ter pleased customers than we are
fitting out daily with Furniture,
Carpets. Stoves and other house
furnishings. They are trumpeting
the praises of our goods throughout
Cecil and Hartford counties, and we
are prepared for such trade as such
praises are bound to bring. Many
designs of Bedroom Suites,l Chairs,
Tables, Lounges, Sideboards, &C.,
are displayed in our Furniture De-
partment, and in cur
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-12-02
Carpet Department

Is found such goods as to please the
fancy of any one seeking after low
price for kitchen or a fine Moquette
Tor the parlor. Prices range from
90 cents to $3.50. We open your
eyes with bargains, the like you
never saw before. Come and see
for yourself.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-12-02

Congress will meet on Monday
next.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-12-02

Holiday Goods.
Hope to have few spare moments to talk to you
next week.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-12-02

Offer to the readers ofthis paper very large
stock of the best class of Goods, including all
descriptions of DRY GOODS required by
HOUSEKEEPERS.
Dress Goods, Silks, Velyets,
Laces, Dress Trimmings, Shawls,
Ladies' and Misses Wraps, Furs,
Hosiery, Underwear, Gloves,
Handkerchief and Embroideries,
Notions, Corsets, FlanneIs,
Cloths and Wooden Goods for Mems and
Boys Wear, Blankets,
Domestic Cotton Goods from all the Best
Manufacturers.
Our stock will compare favorably in ex-
tent, variety and good taste with any house
in the United States.
Samples sent when we receive plain in
structions of what is wanted and about the
price required. sl6-3m
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19
One Way of Managing.

Husband first night after returning
from wedding tourj-l'm going down tc
the club tonight, love, and as | haven't
seen the boys for hing time l may be late
50 You needn't wait mp for me.
Wife (who had been warned by her moth
er that this crisi, in the matrimonial his
tory was sure to arrive sooner or later)-
A. you have never left me alone before
dear, Since our marriage, | am afraid
would feel very lonely in your absence, 50
| think will go to the thcater. If you are
hOlae before me you need not wait UP, for
] can let myself in with the latchkey.
llusband-But You cannot go TO the
theater unattended, my love,
Wife, will not 20 unattended, Cousin
Jack Is home from his yachting cruise
will call on him and ask him to be my es-
cort. If he isn't in | will lind somebody
else. You needn't worry about me dear.
Husband twho used TO be dreadfully
jealous OF Cousin Jack 1900 Your cousin
Jack is home them (After ponlering II
while)-On second thought | don't think
I'll go to the club, love
Wife (demurely)- second thought
don't think I'll 20 to the theater, dear
Texas Siftings.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19

The last words Of the good, gray poet, -
Walt Whitman, whose life went ont like
an exhausted Cardle, were. Wary, shift
This was said 20 his attendant, whose nam,
was Warren, and it indicated that the
weary patient wished to be turned over on
hi, couch.
Strong, seutentious and expressive to the
last. The words We're indicative of the
strength and simplicity of the man who
wrote and spoke in natures language.
Nirilo and human in all things, the poet
knew how in the supreme moment to con.
vey a Thought and wish in simplest form.
When Benjamin Franklin lay at deaths
door, one Of his relatives, watching beside
his bed, said: Let me move you little.
| think you will be easier" The flicker.
ing intellect Of the great old man caught
the idea and he fecbly whispered, Use.
less; a dying man can do nothing easy"
Sage and philosopher to the end. These
were practically his last coherent words.
There was philosophy in Franklin's last
utteunce and strength, ii not poesy, in
Whitman'S Wary, shift" And the
scene shifted from this great stage of won,
drouS fact and mystery TO the absolutely
unhnown.-Ne York Advertiser.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19
Painless Cure.

] once knew delightful family of grown
folks and children who succeeded in cor
rcctiug their little errors in English by
means Of eternal vigilance and an ndivid.
Ual piece Of string. 4 visiting friend sue.
gested the cure" and Joined them in try.
ing it. Each person was pledged to watch
the others as well as himself, and all were
under solemn compact not to get thel
feelings hurt
The piece of twine that each person wore
in his hurtonhole served the double prr.
pose of public disgrace and private tally.
One knot stood for Il blunder and five
knots called for Il cent ior the poorbox
1t was wonderful how fast cents grew tt
be dollars. No one was spared, and no one
shirked his knot" however often he
might be required to tie one.
OF course nothing 50 objectionable as a
double negative was ever to be heard il
this bright circle, nor a misplaced shall
or 'will.' But 1T don't" and "he don't
and the deceptive "ain't" used up the
children's strings at the rate Of twenty OF
thirty knots Il day. I'm not sure but
what it is and Il haven't but one"-in
stead of that it is, and "have but one
gathered he elder peoples pennies fast.
But one little word, which may almost
be called shibhoie,h. dividing careless
from careful speakers everywhere, counted
up more pennies than any other-the seem.
ingly inoficnsive word real" used as al
advcIb.
For instance, some ones hair was SAID
not to be real and then half the family
said in Il breath that they were real sorry
it wasn't, Yet no one Of them would hav
dreamed of saying he was true sorry,''
which amounts to the same thing.
When once thi, bad English was dis
covered to be lurking among them, they
proceeded to work ont their own and one
anothcr's salvation by ans of the knotted
string; ana as they were much given to
being emphaticully sorry or glad about
things from sunrise till bedtime, it was a
very long and knotted road to really
sorry or very sorry and really or very
glad. "--Youth's Companion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19
ODDS AND ENDS.

THE average size of an American farm Is
610 acres
You can often measure a mans debts by
the size of his diamonds.
The cry of wounded hare resembles
that of a child in distress.
Marriage is never failure but every
wedding is not a marriage.
Charity finds the steps to heaven by
Keeping her eyes Oh the ground.
Foundations for seat in the kingdom
Of heaven must be laid on earth.
About 10000 cabin passengers Journey
from America to Europe every year.
The design round shilling is the one
half n laurel branch and the other half an
oak branch.
If raised dough is kept several DAYS upon
the ice the last baking will be much better
than the first.
The hobby rider who rides to the end OF
the race before dismounting is sure of one
thing-"he gets there"
Professor Huxley says that an oyster il
far more complicated piece of machinery
than the finest Swiss watch
Tho st. Andre de Poirier mine of France
10 WV NV i'-''O III bHc NblNi. IL is HOW
worked 1000 feet below the surface.
a western schoolmaster is being prose
cuted by an irate father, whose son wa.
compelled to eat soap as punishment.
The number of places of meeting for re.
ligious worship recorded on the register in
England up to Nov. last was no less than
27,253.
General parcss is accompanied by an
atrophy of nerve ibers and change of It's
sue popularity termed "softening of the
brain"
Brazil and Mexico have adopted the
American locomotive on their railways.
and many other countries are following
their example
One hundred and one men and thirtv-one
women were reported to the police of New
York city as missing, and all except eight
have been discovered.
Santa Fe is the oldest capital in the
United States In 1910 it was the seat OF
government in New Mexico. BY the last
census its population was only G,1SJ.
In England the chancclors Of the ex.
chcquar look upon the return of leap yeal
with peculiar satisfaction. 1t adds another
day to the financial year, and this means
the addition of about 81, 500, 900 to the reve
nue..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19
NeapOlitan Women.

The Ncapolitan woman Of the upper
class is not interested in the higher educa
tion or industrial progress Of her sex. She
can smile sweetly, dance lightly, coquette
gracefully and dress daintily, but to blister
her soft palm with an oar, prick her taper
fingers with "A needle, broaden her slender
foot by walking or wrinkle her smooth
brow with study are to her lndreamcd Of
absurditieS.
The little brothers and sisters in Nea.
politan household are vigorously separated.
They work and play at different hours and
are brought up according to an entirely
different code. The daughters are edu.
Gated III Rome or Paris at the Sacre Cceur,
aud if there are several girls in one family
one is educated to the church.-Napes
Letter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19
Girls Should Ienrn to InlLs

Oh, girls, learn to talk | have been
among girls a great deal; in fact was once
a girl myself, and the folly Of talking idle
nonsense seems so plain to me that would
like to make my girl friends sec it too. |
have known so many girls bright girls,
who were hiding their talents behind emp
ty chatter and Joking" with their young
gentlemen friends, making such foolish re-
forts and pointless little speeches. that |
have wished they could see themselves as
others see them.
BE well read, if that means acnuainting
ones self as much as possible with the best
that is in this wide awake literary world,
books, magazines and clean ncwspaperS.
Read them critically. BE original and
fight bravely for your opinions. but if your
good sense detects their instability retire
gracefully into the background.
Make yourself well Informed in all the
happenings and writings and GREETINGS of
this lively Nineteenth century.
Now, girls, don't YOU see, ! Just mean
this; Have your ammunition stored up
ready, but don't burn your precious pow.
der until you can hit the mark.-Anuie H.
Donnell in American AgricultUrist.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19
Hot Water Bags.

The efficacy of hot water in innamma.
tory conditions can hardly he overrated.
10 limited extent its value has long been
known. Our mothers and grandmothero
made use of the wooden cloths dipped in
hot water in some forms of Inflammation.
At present the worth of this remedy in al
most all forms Of pain is generally rccog-
nized by the medical profession.
Hot cloths, however, are not convenient
of application in many cases. They are
apt TO wet the clothing and they soon cool
and require repeated dipping, The rubber
bag Is in every respect superior Once
brought TO the proper temperature, the
heat is long retained; it is neat and in
every way easy Of application.
Every family in the country, az well as
in the city, should have at least one ready
for any emorgency.-Yo Youths Companion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19

While exceedingly rich in vegetation.
South America is poor in the higher forms
Of animal life. But although the higher
ANIMALS are scarce, birds and insects are
numerous, and the reptiles especially are
large and plentiful OF the REPTILES. the
alligator is one Of the most dislkcd. That
terrible creature feeds on fish carrjon and
animals which it is successful cuoupb to
surprise as they come to drink at the wa
tcr'S edge Man also frequently falls a
victim, and for that reason the natives of
places where the alligator is common have
devised various methods for killing If
There was n pond near where was once
staying, where the wild cattle went in
herds to drink, and there hunters used to
lay u wait for them One day one Of the
hunters going into the water came across
an alligator, which seized him by the knee
lie began 70 call for help, but his com
radcS instead Of coming to his rescue, ran
away, thinking be had fallen into the
hands of the hostile natives. The alligator
had not good hold of his knee. but would
NOT lct 20 Whilo the man struggled The
hunter had presence of mind enough. how
ever, to become still, and pretend that he
was dcad; whcrcupon the alligator loos-
rncd his hOlu to take a new and securcr
one. When it did SO the man pulled away
his knee and interposed his gun, which the
creature at once seized 50 savagcly and
firmly hat it was irrkcd out of the mans
hands, Interview El New York Tribune
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19
Som ching like a Door

4 Jefferson avenue merchant was busy
in his Office yesterday when book agent
called OH him.
Il have something to show you" inSinu-
ated the agent, slipping and sliding up to
the desk.
The merchant looked up
And l have something to show you,"
he said politely
II beg your pardon" said the puzzled
peddler.
II have something TO show you" repeat
ed the merchant, rising and pointing
across the room. 1t has hinges on it and
a knob, and it will smut behind you. Good
day. and he sat down again as the agent
accepted the present aud passed out.-De~
troit Free Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19
BETTING ALONG WITH ONE SERVANT
How One Woman Was Able to Enter
tain Some Friends on Wash Day.

tain Some Friends on Wash Day.
Two friends were attempting to arrange
day at which some mutual acuuaint-
ances, staying in the city for short time.
could be invited to the home of one or the
other for luncheon. There were difficulties
owing to many other engagements. The
only possible day was the next Monday.
but Mrs. Crane, who kept two or three
servants, said she never dared ask COM
pany to her house Monday If she should
tell her cook she wanted something extra
for the midday meal there would be such
black looks and grumbling that she would
be glad to leave the kitchen.
THAT settles it," said Mrs. Jones at
once. Come to my house"
OF course there were remonstrances. as
Mrs Crane knew her friend kept but one
girl, and could not imagine how she could
even think of such a thing There seemed
to be no other alternative however, so
they separated after n few more words
about the hour.
When the time arrived and Mrs. Crane
had iung her friends doorbcll, a neat
looking girl in the cleanest of white aprons
admitted her. She was shown at once to
an up stairs sitting room, where Mrs.
Jones looked as calm and unrulflcd as if
there were no such things as washings
and washing days. She was with Mrs.
Clayton, who had already arrived.
The luncheon was just splendid, not
elaborate, but consisting of several fixed
up dishes, which take time, including
some very delicate hot mullins and oyster
patties The one girl waited on the table,
as if she never did any other kind of work.
Mrs. Crane refrained from making remarks
just as long as she possibly could. when
she leaned back in her chair with the
questions How do you contrive, Mary, to
do so much with Only one girl? DO you
put out your washing?'
Mary laughed Mt her friends intensity.
then began: "Our clothes are washed.
dried and sprinkled all ready for ironing.
In fact, shouldn't be at all surprised if,
after the lunch dishes are washed, Ellen
ironed the handkerchiefs and napkins.
My domestic and myself are in perfect
harmony, almost as if we We're sisters
We like each other, the result is we work
together You've no idea how much
housework can be thrown off when two IL.
telligent, well women set about making Il
success of whatever they have planned. I
explained to Ellen the circumstances and
she entered heartily into all the arrange
ments. OF course am very fortunate in
having such girl, but do think that too
many domestics make work"
All We're interested by this time to know
whore she obtained such intelligent help
how much she paid her and many other
questions 1t soon became evident that
the washings AZ the Jones' house were very
small, due to many coutrivances of it's kind
hearted mistress, who wore few frills and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19

Notwithstanding all our Boosting and
the truly remarkable progress which
Amcrican schools have made within the
past few wears, it is evident that our sys-
TENS OF education are yet scarcely beyond
the formative and experimental stage.
And in no respect is this more apparent
than in the current multifarious ideas con
corning the education of girls What are
the conditions and possibilities Of the ideal
school for girls, and whether, all things
considered, the private school is generally
To be preferred to the public, are problems,
which are TO be solved only after careful
and judicious consideration. -HarDer's.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19

Rich Old Person-What do you want a
wife for. when YOU can hardly support
yourself? Why, sir, my daughter would
starve,
Snookins with great dignity)-Wcll. sir,
if you are the kind of man to let yourdauyh.
ter and her husband starve don't wish to
enter the family. -Exchnnge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19
WHEN 6UReAGE PLAYED"

when Barbage PLACED tho stage was bare
OF fount and temple, tower and stair;
Two backswords ckcd n battle out,
Two supcrs made rabble rout;
The throne of Denmark was chair!
And yet, no leFY. the audience there
Thrilled thro-rh all changes of Despair,
Hope, Anger, Fear, Delight and Doubt,
Wien Burbahc played.
This is the actors Gift-to share
All moods. Gll passions, nor to care
Ono whit for scene, so no without
Can lead mems minds the roundabout,
Stirred as OF old those hearers were
When DurbaGc played!
Austin Dobson.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19
A SONG OF LOVE.

o, love, love, love!
Was ever so sweet thing.
Sweeter than lilies the dew has wet,
Or the kiss of carth's greatest king;
Sweet is life, when living is bliss,
But love-O, love is sweeter than this!
o. love, love. lovel
Was ever SO strong thing!
Stronger than passions or wind or Game,
Or fortunes cruelest sting;
Strong is death, when perish the brave,
But love-O, love conquers death and the
grave!
Emma G. Dowd in Springfield Homestead
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19
4 lost Art Of the Hindoos.

The liindooS appear to have made
wrought iron directly from the ore, with
out passing it through the furnace, an art
now lost. Elaborate iron pillars made by
that system are still seen in India, some of
them dating from ten centuries before the
opening Of the Christian era.-St. Louis
Rrpublic
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19
4 Boys Want

Young opeful-Papa, I'D buy
ne a bow and arrow.
Papa-It's only an hour SINCE I bought
You a kite.
Young Hopcful-Th kites on top of a
telegraph pole, an l want to shoot it
down.-Good News
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19

Harry" remarked a Cass avenue wife
to her husband, what is your financial
state this morning."
1T isn't state at all, my dear" he said,
turning his pockets inside out, "it isn'a
anything more than territory. "-Detroit
Free Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-19

Mr. Hogarty-l see they have invented
watch in which you can't see the works.
Mr.. Dougherty-ThHt's nothing. Nv
watch and chain have been invisible ever
since last years races Jewelars' Weekly