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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-03-04

triAed the ladies' by an exclamation of
profanity so awful in its character that
they, poor pious souls, paused aghast in
hopeless wonder.
pal" ejaculated Jane, in shocked
surprise. :
Mrs. Evesham was too Mortified for
words, but held up her mittened hands
IN deprecating agony,
iIt is all the doing Of the woman
who married my poor brother Henry"
Ar. Evesham explained, his checks
tingling with confusion,
"What. in the paper?" Jane asked.
forgetting her papa's impropriety In
her curiosity to learn the news.
''Yes," )" the lumberman groaned, ''half
column Of It,"
What has she done. Isaac2 ! wish
you would not startle me so,' gasped
Mrs. Eyesham, feebly.
''Donel ] don't know that she's done
much. II is just because she has not
ione semething that she is bringing
1isgrace on the family name. Never
cad Of more shocking instance of
'eminine Horal obliquity. Here one
4 her pFeeloas boarders Suddenly dies,
nd instead of affording the legal au-
horities all the assistance she can, she
5 so reticent that she brings down upon
scr the reproof of the coroner. and the
Daily Herald speaks OF her as 9 re-
luctant witness"
"What can be her object9' areried
lame, aghast at the thought that her
cnteel associates would learn that her
unit kept i lodging-house.
''0h, some silly scntimentalism. you
nay depend on it, Mr.. Eyesham
aortedl ::tha Womaa sl,Says was a
fool."
"woot ycu read the article, pas" his
laughter asked.
Eyes. do. !" pleaded hts wifo.
Thus adiured. the indignant gentle
man read In hard. dry, monotonous
Dice the long. sensational accaunt of
zee ontestrophe, which had lost none
of iLg pngeestise mystery IL fhe efsphio
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-03-04
A GOOD TINE COMING.
PROGRESS OF THE WORLD TOWARD
A HAPPIER AGE.

Electricity and Machinery as Ag-wfo
I'm Raising the Grand level or i,us
narn Confort-C Capital Invested in Mas
chinery Promotes High Wages.
There are some rather attractive
thoughts in q short paper, "The New Civ.
ilization Depends on Mechanical Inven.
ton" contributed by DIR. w. 7. Harris
to the Monist.
He considers that the printing press
and the steam engine are the necessary
stepping stones to music, poetry, archis
lecture, sculpture. painting these fine
arts portray mans victory over wants
and necessities.
But more striking is the optimistic
view which DIR. Harris takes of the con.
slant increase in individual and collective
| production. aud the results we are to ex-
pect therefrom.
Theaverage production Of man, woman,
and chilli in the United States increased
IN the 81 years between 1850 and 1880
from about 25 cents per day tn 40 cents
per day-an Increase of over co per cent.
This means the production of far more
substantial Improvements for human
comfort Finer dwellings, better roads
and streets, fences for lands, DRAWINGS.
and dwellings,, AMI the processes necessary
to bring wild land under cultivation, arti.
fetal supplies of water AMI gas, the
warehouses and elevators, and tile ap.
pliances of commerce, and finally, the
buildings and furnishings Of culture,
including churches, schools, libraries.
museums, asylums, and all manner Of
public buildings.
Great Britain, the leading nation in
commerce and manifactur 8, according
to the returns for 1883, distributed COM
Portable incomes of $1,000 and upward
to each family OF 80 per cent of the
entire population, and the remaining 20
per cent averaged $iS5 per annum (for
eacll family. France provided incomes
OF $1,000 per annum for "a per cent Of
its families. This shows what great
capitalists are doing FIR the creation
and distribption of wealth italy SLOWED
by its income returns that less than Q
per cent received incomes of 81 coo and
upward. while 9S per cent of the fam-
lilies averaged less than $500 income.
Italy makes little use of steam power aud
labor saving machines.
To such an extent is this geonletrical
progression of production raising the
standard of living in the countries that
most foster mechanical invention, that
Dir. Harris believes society will need no
revolutionizing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-03-04
What Sort Of Psopls A

What Sort OF People Are fhe Texanss
They are Of all sorts-gool, better, and
best; bad, worse and worst. The pnpu-
Ltion is mixed. immigration having
poured in from all the older States and
ir"m the Old World. But tile dominant
type, taking the state at large. Is that of
the Southerners by whom Texas was first
settled, aud whose descendants constitute
the bone and sinew Of tile State They
think. speak, and vote accordingly. The
names most frequently heard in Texas
are familiar ones in Virginia, the Caro-
mas, Georgia. Tennessee, and Alabama.
Nearly all tile Texans have one Southern
an Western trait-a fondness for land.
ihey love big farms or ranches. They
measure their landed possessions, not by
tcres, but by sections or quarter secti ions.
I hers is iand enough in 1ex;ls to support
81, ,OO0. 900 of people. and the day OF sub
!ivision into small tracts ana crowdng
together is yet distant. Everywhere in
iexas there is the buoyanoy of hope aud
he spring of conseious power. The sem
rinent of State pride is healthy and
frong. Though yet young in years it
has history rich in heroic aciies ement.
with enough Of romance to fire the im-
agination and kindle tie enthusiasm OF
the orator. artist, and patriot. The Tex
ans of former generation boaste,i that
their State was tile seat of comin.s en-
pire. The Texans Of to-day f. / TINT thy
have fairly entered upon til. ir inherit.
ance. They are hardy. energetic. eour-
ageous people. whose ancestry made some
Ut the most thrilling chapters of modern
history. and whose postrrity ought to do
great things for thems lves and for this
nation.-Rev. o. P. Fitzgerald. in Nash.
vile Christian Advocate.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-03-04
Wasuro,s ssor.h su.. OF .,..ns.

There comes from Canada report Of q
great discovery of oxide Of iron paiak
The find Is located about 90 miles from
Newcastle, New Brunswick. Ore of the
members of the Dominion Grs,lasiaI
Survey says that no deposit like il ex-
ists anywhere. an essay showing 96 per
ONT OF pure oxide OF iron. The paint re-
quires no refiling. but can he -r.ady
mixed. gallon u Vii bsi4s seQsssl ta
evszy tHuPupwdA
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-03-04

A Candid Maiden.-Ata social gather.
ing Hostetter McGinpis. who is a great
vag. said to Miss Esmeralda Longcoffiu :
You would not believe. Miss Esmeralda.
what conquests I've made among the fair
sex You would not believe it.. Il
ion't. replied Miss Esmeralda calmly
Texas SiGtings.
The Press., 1892-06-30
ROCKVILLE.

James Isham, we'll known and re- spected citizen, died last Friday, aged 57 years. The cause of death was blood poisoning, induced by an injury to the hand, received while repairing a barbed wire fence. The injury was deemed a trifiing one at first, but blood poisoning set in and finally settled in the leg.
 Richard Schenk, aged 33, was drown ed in Snipsic Lake Sunday afternoon. The German Reading Society, of which he was a member, held picnic at Pat zold's grove, which was largely attended. He, in company with another young man and two young ladies, went out in a boat. The boat was upset about 150 feet from shore, and all were thrown into the water. Schenk immediately sank and never came up.. The others were rescued by F. B. Skinner, Peter Fallen and James Donnel. ly, all nearly exhausted. The body was found about an hour afterwards. Schenk was employed by J. J. Began as ma. chinist.
The Press., 1892-06-30
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.

tMatter under this head cents per line.) A $1 whip for 25 cents at Butterfield's s Hardware Store.
 -Infants' and Children's Silk and Null Bonnets 10 cents and upwards, at Miss Russell's.
 Ladies, read Miss Russell's adver- tisement this week.
 Fans, all prices from Scents to SIPS, at A. w. Walkers.
 A job lot of Commercial Note Writing Paper at The Press office. 5c. quire. A. w. Walker offers this week an extra bargain in a Ladies' Fast Black Cotton Hose at 29c. per pair, worth 38c. Large stock of Parasols and Sun Um- brellas at A. W. Walkers.
 A new lot of Japnese Napkins just received at The Press office. A large variety at very low prices. Just what you want for picnic parties.
 Special clearing out sale of ladies and children's Garments at A. w. Walkers. Ladies Driving Gloves, also Kid Taffeta and Silk, can be found at B. l.. Burr's.
 Nuns Yelling, in black, pink, blue and cream, at E. l.. Burrs.
 A new lot of Bedford Cords, Outings, Ginghams, Challies and Prints, at A. w. Walkers.
 Special Bargains in Ladies' and Chll- dren's Fast Black Hosiery, at A. w. Walkers.
 Special sale of Ladies' Handkerchiefs at E. l.. Burrs.
 Plain cheese, sage cheese, Eng Dairy, Roquefort and Neufchatel cheese at Ellis. Fresh premium butter from the FL lington Creamery, at Ellis.
 A new lot of local Note Paper at The Press office.
The Press., 1892-06-30
COVENTRY.
South Coventry.


 A. S. PARKER, Local Editor and Business Man
 ager of Coventry Local Register.
 -Wangumbaug grange will have clam bake at noon July 4th, near the house of Martin Parker, and will remain in the afternoon to participate in picnic for the pupils and friends of the school or district 3. The literary work will be by a union of grange and school.
 -Children,s day was observed at the Methodist church last Sunday evening, The floral decorations were very beauti- full, and the recitation by Hattie M. Will son particularly pleasing.
 -Next Sunday is children's evening at the Congregational church.
 Little Ruth A., daughter of Dr.. Higgins, Harrison F.. son of H. P. Top Tiff, and George o., son of Frank Toplin, were baptised in the Congregations church last Sunday morning.
 Who left the bag, suspiciously like a mail pouch, in the barn of Austin Boyn- ton, near Hop River, is unknown.
 The Kingsbury families are to have fish fry the Fourth.
 The rose hedge of H. F. Dimock IS very beautiful.
 Rev. B. F. Perkins will represent the local society at the Y. P. s. c. E. national convention in New York next week, and is allowed $10 toward defraying expenses.
The Press., 1892-06-30

English politics are blooming" just now. Last Saturday, while MT. Glad stone was driving to Liberal meeting, a woman threw piece of hard gingerbread at him, which so injured one eye that considerable anxiety is felt by his friends. That is gingerbread politics with ven geance. Stanley, the African explorer, recently attempted to address political meeting, and, with his wife, were hooted until they were driven from the platform
The Press., 1892-06-30
Forbes R 4leattare's

Springfield, June, 1899. The spirit of the fields, the mountains and the seashore is all, over the pages of the July | number of FASHIONS, now | ready. Mrs. Harriet Prescott Spoford has a most interesting paper on the New England Beaches.
 A glimpse of hundreds of places where the
 free Atlantic thunders in and powders
 i5self nii4i to shining dust against invincible Mrs. M. E. w. Sherwood has a delicate sketch of life at Newport.
 place, the very waves on whose shore be-
 gin to have metallic sound, as if silver
 dollars clashed against the twenty dollar
 gold piece.
 Dr. Willis has a clever story that will just suit the idle
 uly humor.
 maIifs aae pentiiating Hat, and how it was ad- Mary Gay Humphreys has something of interest to say to type-writerS.
 What constitutes success: and success
 means place where the salary is from SIS
 to s25 week; where the hours are easy, Miss Rose Garland Filler has helpful paper on THE VOICE..
 She says the American 'stwang" is noto- rOus; that dress and manners may dis guise us, but voice will betray us. A little picture of existence on board a yacht. A delightful letter that brings the beauty and fascination of the sea to those who
 cannot go to seek it.
 MT. Whistler's picture of Miss Alexander. The famous portrait recalls valsquez, of the Master.
 The Care of the Teeth, the fourth of the series on the
 Care of the Person. | How to avoid bringing ruin on the teeth !; and some helpful advice on making them sound and sweet.
 Exercise for Women in Sum-
 mer, by William Blaikie. About tennis, about rambling. about bi- cycling-he says that the wheel has done more for the health of Americans than any other exercising machine ever invented. Perfumes and their Subtleties, by a noted chemist. All refined and artistic women have gen.
 uine love Of delicate fragrance. Some high authority on the subject. Hammock Dreams, by Pen
 elope Oldworthy. | What some of us dream of these long, lazy summer days, as we lie in our hammocks. New designs of tennis, outing,
 seaside and yachting cos
 tunes.
 With descriptions from most Trustworthy l sources; fashion letters, etc Dining saloon ofthe new ocean
 steamship sOphir."
 One of several beautiful illustrations that
 appear in this number.
 What is the summer book?
 Some of the easy killers of time that while away the dull hours of waiting. between | OhC luOFiUdUlC uiLfuIS dHu UdGulIS dIt
 meeting Of husbands trains, and othel
 more stimulating pleasures. FASHIONS is an original lpublication of the highes, standard. Never was before published so good journal for anything like the money I IL is issued by us monthly al Is cents; so cents a year.
 Subscriptions received ir silver or stamps. Sample copies free.
 FORBES & WALLACE,
The Press., 1892-06-30
ASHFORD.
westford Correspondence.

WestfOrd Correspondence.
 -Dr. Richardson has gone to visit his parents in New Hampshire for 8 few days.
 Mrs. Maria Weir, sister of Bradley Squier, and Mrs. Elliott, of Windham, spent last week visiting relatives here.
 It is reported that Wm. Sands has bought the Colburn farm in Stafford.
 A number from here, including Anson Barlow and family, William Chandler and William Taylor's family, attended the children's concert at Moose Meadow last Sunday.
The Press., 1892-06-30
UNION.

The standing grass on the Chauncey Paul farm is to be sold at auction on Tuesday next, at p. m.
 (COrrespondence.)
 RooK MEADOW DISTRICT. T.-Schoolclosed June 18th. The recitations and behavior of the children gave them credit as well as their teacher......At the recent school meeting w. H. House was chosen fol committee, H. B. Booth, clerk and treas nrer, A. Agard, collector. George Goodell and A. Agard are repairing their barnS
The Press., 1892-06-30

MT. o. said) Ian old-fashioned supper in an old-fashianed house." Mrs. Hudson, aside from being very deaf, retains her faculties we'll. She was formerly mem- bei of the Methodist church here, and is now connected with the Congregational church, West Stafford.
The Press., 1892-06-30

cers were chosen District committee, Jacob Glover, clerk and treasurer, F. J. Glover; collector. Win. H. Champlin. The matter of building new school-house was referred to committee of three, consisting of Hon. E. c. Pinney, James Risley, and Cyril Johnson, who aie to re- port as soon as convenient.
 Letters remaining in Stafford P. O.: Mrs. Jennie Allen, Nathan B. Cobb, Fred Davis, Miss Emma Daniels, Frank Grant, Miss Christine Gastafsom, Edwin Mars dale, James Herring.
 Visitors from out of town are: Mrs. H. F. Cook, of Beatrice, Neb., at Mrs. Ellen Weston's; Miss E. M, Stranger at Jacob Glover's; Miss L. c. Thacher at Mrs. Geo. Adams.
 StaffOrdville.
 See notice of fireworks for sale at M. H. Vests.
 West Stafford.
 The Ladies' Industrial Circle are making repairs on the church. There will be no preaching Sunday, July 10th. There will be 8 basket picnic on the church grounds July 4, afternoon, to which all are invited.
 The business outlook for our village is improving.
The Press., 1892-06-30
tn: Aside from this there will be no ob

4th. Aside from this there will be no ob- servance of the day.
 Miss Mattie Billings is the new book keeper at Fuller & Needham's.
 Mrs. 0. w. Needham and child are enjoying the sea breezes at Mantle.
 LIrving w. Phillips has purchased g fine colt.
 -Wm. Brainard, who has been con- fined to his bed for number of weeks, has so far recovered as to be able to have his clothes on for Q short time every day.
 At the commencement of the spring term ofs the school in Dist. No. 1 the teacher, Miss L. M. Pease, offered as an inducement for prompt and constant at tendance during the term that the names of those who were neither tardy or absent should be inserted in the Stafford Press. Miss Laura A. Field was the only one, and we think, owing to circumstances, she has shown great deal of persever- ance. Owing to one mild attack of scar- let fever the school was closed for few days, but there were those who felt timid, but Miss Field braved it out to the end, and thereby gained the promised credit.
The Press., 1892-06-30
SEASON.

The vacation is approaching. Don't goaway to be lodged in some little, hot, stuffy room, but stay in your own comfortable hOmes and take some of our Beef, Iron and Wine, and you will feel vastly better You know the only pleasure to be derived from vacation Is the return home.
 SMITH & LATHROP.
The Press., 1892-06-30
HOLLAND. (Correspondence.)


 (CorTespondence.)
 Miss Catharine Hansen graduated at the State Normal school at Willimantic last week.
 Rev. Geo. Morrill, was in town last week.
 Rev. O.. H. Daniels and family, of Brooklyn, N. Y., are at G. W. Lansing's.
 James Usher has received a pension of $8 a month.
 Miss M. L. Underwood was out of town over Sunday.
 Miss Nettie Stacy is visiting friends in Springfield.
 MT H. F. Downing, of Springfield, was at Mrs. Hicks over Sunday.
 Miss Clara Cole, who has been visit ing friends in Berlin, has returned.
 Miss Edith Sumner has come from Oberlincollege to spend her vacation here.
 The Rockville Union, of Christian Endeavor societies will meet in the town hall on Friday evening. An interesting program has been arranged. Miss lone Dickinson has been elected delegate from this society to the national convention in New York.
 As Dr. and Mrs. w. N. Simmons were driving down East-Main-st. hill in Rockville one day last week the horse became frightened at two bicyclists coast ing down the hill opposite them on Cot tage-st. He was almost under control when the holdback straps broke and let the entire weight of the team upon him. The horse rushed on at break-neck speed, and Mrs. Simmons was thrown to the ground with much violence. The doctor soon followed. Although he held on as long as he was able, the horse broke away, not stopping until he reached the watering trough. Fortunately neither oi them received any severe injuries, altho somewhat bruised. A French clock which had just been purchased was completely destroyed.
 A very pretty lawn party was held al the residence of J. E. Underwood, Wed nesday afternoon, in honor. of the four teenth birthday of Louis B., only son ot MT. and Mrs. J. E. Underwood. The guests were chiefly members of the Rock vile dancing class, to which Master Louis has belonged during the past winter. Be tween thirty and forty came by bus ol carriages from Rockville. The parentl were also invited. The broad lawns about the house covered by gay young people made pretty sight. The towl hall was used for dancing. Refreshmentl were served on the lawn in a dainty man ner, and the party reluctantly dispersed about half-past seven. A pleasant fea ture of the occasion was that the teache of the class, Miss Reilly, was present The whole affair was a complete surpris to Master Louis, who was about to star l for Rockville. FLORA. SOMERS. (Communicated) During the shower of last week Tues day Julius Parsons lost three COWS an, two yearlings by lightning. Rev. Mr. Ackley, former pastor o the Methodist church, but at present re siding at Burnside, held religious servic at the Methodist church last Sunday. W understand he intends preaching here oc l casionally during the summer. l George B. Read during the sprin has captured thirty woodchucks and thre hawks.
 HI. J. Shaw, from Bridgeport. is wis iting friends in this vicinity.
 Next Sunday being communion Sur day the center church will worship in tn l Methodist church. l HI. M. Brewster, having accepted tn agency for the Bradley fire extinguishel will give an exhibition of it's merits Jul
The Press., 1892-06-30
ELLINGTON.


 Ellington will have money order post office from July 1st, also postal notes will be sold there.
 The proprietors of Crystal Lake grove have arranged for the appearance of Steve Brodie, the champion bridge jumper and swimmer of the world, July and 5, with other attractions to be offered each day. Busses will also run from Stafford Springs and from Rockville It is said that Brodie will jump from platform 50 feet down and into the waters of the lake.
 Mrs. E. l.. Crumb will preach at Crystal Lake next Sunday at the usual hours of worship.
 Crystal Lake Correspondence.)
 No meeting at the Methodist church next Sunday.
 The goodly number of visitors pres ent at the close of our district school last Friday, which Miss Mattie c. Aborn has taught three terms, united in expressing approval of the examination. Edith c. Neff and Ednar M. Dimock have not been absent nor tardy. At the close of the ex- animation Miss Aborn was presented with 8 fine lemonade set by her scholars. A complete surprise.
 Daniel Curtis has been elected school committee for the current year.
 Miss Mary Benton is visiting at the Lake.
 Miss Flora Leach expects to com mence working in West Stafford after the 4th.
 It is pleasure to report that Frank Newell is regaining strength.
 --Ira H. Lewis has placed beautiful headstone at the grave of Mrs. Lewis, in theIcemetery west of the lake, inscribed "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord" The only son, Henry Lewis, of Hartford, spent last Sunday here.
 The arrival of little girl has glad deneds the hearts of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Miner, who have just come among us.
 -Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Slater have as guests their daughter and her husband.
 The mother of Mrs. James Stacy died last week at an advanced age.
 Mrs. Anna l.. Hudson, whose home is with her son, John Conklin, near the lake, celebrated the 93d anniversary oi her birthday, the 27th inst, by inviting the writer and other friends to enjoy (as
The Press., 1892-06-30
SMITH 6 MURRAY.

Among the Wash Fabrics are lot of French Cheviots that have been sold all heIseason at 25c.
 Down to 12 1-2c. Yard. Although the price is less the variety of colorings is numerous.
 We have just added 27 additional color ings of the 33-cent quality of Scotch Cling hams that we are selling at 19c.
 PERCALES. Just the Fabric for Ladies' Shirt Waists. The coloriags are designed for that purpose; B inches wide.
 Price 12 1-2c. Yard.
 Those Cotton Challies are the sellers, and they ought, too. Such goods were never sold for 5c. 8 yard. At the Silk Department. k Our assortment of Figured India Silks was never better. We mean of those $1 goods for 5Oc. yard.
 19-inch Changeable Surahs DC.
 Twenty different colorings.
 Black Surahs, 19 inches wide, :39c.
 A better grade for 5Oc.
 Black Surahs, 24 inches wide, 75c.
 Silk business never attained such pro- portions as it has this spring mean here. The variety and low prices we at tribute as the cause of the phenomenal increase.
 SMITH $ MURRAY,
 SPRINGFIELD.
The Press., 1892-06-30

Among the Wash Fabrics are a lot of French Cheviots that have been sold all theI eIseason at 25e.