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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-05-19
LOOK AFTER YOUR PIANO.
Summer Dangers to Your Instru.
ment, and How 10 Avoid Them.

Summer Dangers to Your Instru.
ment, and How TO Avoid Them.
It is unfortunate for US that our
climate is as bad as it is for pianos. A
piano, in order to remain in perfect
condition, ought to be in an even
moderate temperature, neither too dry
nor exposed to much dsmpness. 1t is
said that an average temperature of 800
will ruin piano in a short time. The
sounding board is the part most likely
to be injured by high temperature,
while the strings are apt to rust it ex-
posed to moisture. Fully 80 per cent,
of the pianos kept in this climate, it is
estimated, become cracked in their
sounding boards after the first year OF
use, says the Manchester Union. These
cracks are caused by incompetent
tuners or by their becoming too dry.
The sound board Is the very life of the
piano, and the greatest care should be
used to see that it is not injured. 1t
would probably be an improvement if
people would more often close the
piano when it is not in use. By that
means the temperature would be kept
out. In summer, especially, when
there are likely to be such varieties of
temperature inside of twenty-fou
hours, it would seem to be wise pre-.
caution to keep the piano closed. The
objection is made that keeping the
cover down will cause the ivory keys to
turn yellow. Even if they should turn
slightly, that would be better than
having the tone spoiled. Besides, it is
pretty generally known that but little
ivory is used now for piano keys, cellu.
loid having taken its place. A perfectly
safe way of removing finger marks from
the polished surface of a piano is to
wipe it with cloth wet in pure cold
water. 1t is to be wiped afterward
with very soft dry cloth. This method
has been tried repeatedly in one family
and the results are always satisfactory.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-05-19
HOw's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of catarrh that can,
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. J. CHENEY s. Co.. Props. Toledo. o
We the undersigned, have known F
J, Cheney for the last fifteen years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligation made
by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists
Toledo, o.
Walding, I<innan & Marvin, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal,
ly acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Price
zoe. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists
Testimonials free.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-05-19
Fashion Notes.

Don't throw away any Of your old
fashioned waists. If the sleeves are
skin tight, split them on the upper side
of the arm from shoulder to elbow, put
in slender V. giving just enough
space for comfort, then make deep puffs
of some contrasting material sewed in
at the elbows, turn them up toward the
top, thus concealing the seam, then sew
them in with the sleeve or turn in and
blind stitch carefully down, finishing
them with little puff or rufle of silk,
or fold them over and make a shirred
ruffie of the edge of the sleeve and sew
them down to the waist with very fine
stitches.
A new or rather a revived fashion
for trimming IS the half circular folds
and rows narrow lace on the front Of
the dress skirt. A handsome house.
dress, with a train, has the front cover
ed for half its length with these folds
aud lace, the ends finished with ribbon.
bows. The remainder of the skirt is
perfectly plain.
Satin sleeves are liked better fol
summer than velvet. There are soft
pretty satins, not very expensive, but
extremely effective, that are soming
into general use for this purpose, and
are liked better than the exceedingly
stiff, heavy satins that are seen on a
few Of the ultra fashionable costumes
Princess dresses with a bodice paini
aae much liked By many ladies. Dress
es maze in this style with sash ends sci
10 under the front edge of the princess
back and drawn to the front are exceed
ingly dressy and becoming.
Some of the new skirts have elaborate
draperies, but they are not much liked
by the best dressed women.
Full plated vests of velvet are worn
with dresses of almost every material.
Plaid silks and velvets are used to
trim suits of plain wool in dark shades.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-05-19
Public Ownership of Railways.

Public ownership would be econ
omy itself, 1t would be the manage.
ment of the post Office over again.
All the expense for gorgeous aoces-
series and enormous salaries OF
officials would be saved. All the
money now expended In struggling
for traffic would be saved. The pass
nuisance would cease. Charges
would be uniform like postage. ~ ~
would pay, and all would pay alike.
AS the post,o office confines itself TO
the transportation of mailmatter, SO
the railroads would con6ne them
selves to the transportation of
passengers and goods. Railroad
management would be reduced down
to managing locomotives and cars on
tracks. The money earned upon the
track would be spent upon the track.
Economy would be at its maximum
Expense would be at its minimum.
Owned by the public, the railroads
would be as is the post.ofiice, the
embodiment of economy, fairness,
decency, and law. Railroads would
be subject of agitation no more
than is the post-office. There would
be need Of militia force with a view
to railroad strikes and railroad riots
no more than there is with a view 10
post office strikes and post-office
riots.-Me Vanguard
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-05-19
proving to be mixed with imitation

proving to be mixed with imitation
coffees.
A publication by Alexander j. Wed.
derman, special agent of the Depart
ment Of Agriculture, gives the infor-
nation that the artificial coffee bean is
made like any other manufactured
article, identical in appearance with
genuine green or roasted coffee. 1t is
nodded by machiney in the same
manner as druggists pills. Having
little or no taste or odor, its only mis-
sion is to increase the bulk and weight
of the regulation article. 1t was
originally of German manufacture, but
has lately been made in large quantities
in New York, Philadelphia, Jersey
City, and elsewhere. The sale Of the
bean has been tremendous.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-05-19
Meetings Of County Commissioners

The regular meetings of the County
Commissioners will be held on the
second Tuesday of every month. Col
lectors and others having accounts to
be stated or settled will apply to the
Clerk during the recess of the Board
Persons having claims against the
county will please file the same in the
Commissioners Office, with legal
voucher, as no account will be allowed
not properly chargeable to the same.
By order. CHAS. H. SMITH, Clerk.
Commissioners Cecil County.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-05-19
Candles for Fashionable Feasts.

Candles for fashionable feasts, having
run the gamut of every known hue and
color, are taxing on . similitude Of
metals and jewels. Gold, silver sad
bronze, malachite, opal and similar
effects cans iR way and it is pretty
conceit to have the shades ip effective
comm, ,.--asR-white aad gold, pink and
silver, gold shade Wiz. 'A' Opal eas"'e'
and so on.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-05-19
THE CARE OF CARPETS,
There are ways to Economic IN
Floor Coverings.

Floor Coverings.
One OF the most astonishing things
IN England to me was the absence of
brooms in the household. Brushes
they have to number which l hardly
dare state, lest be thought to exag-
gerate, but never broom. l have seen
American brooms in the shops, but not
in private house.
1t is sight to witness an English
parlor maid sweep a room. She gets
down on her knees and goes over the
floor with hand brush and dust pan,
exactly as if she were taking up crumbs.
An experience of several years of such
service convinced me that after all the
national prejudice against our long
handled broom was not altogether IN
founded. A carpet swept as the English
sweep it lasts longer and looks cleaner
not to mention the advantage of the
comparatively small amount of dust
raised by the slower and more labori-
Gus process. 1t is an especially yalu-
able method for velvet carpets.
Velvets are the most difficult, not
only to keep clean, but to preserve
from moths. They should be carefully
brushed around the edges every day
from early spring until the last moth
has winged his welcome departure.
Powdered borax laid under the edges of
the carpet is said to be an excellent
preventive, but 1 have never trusted to
anything but constant watching and
constant sweeping. Eternal vigilance
is the price of many things besides
liberty. as the housewife must learn
more or less from sad experience; for
every conscientious woman thinks she
has been careful until she discovers
some loss, the result of negligence.
Velvet carpets should never be
steam cleaned. The moisture will mat
the nap and prevent the dust from be-
ing expelled. A good old fashioned
beating is what is required.
IT. you have an expensive carpet the
wisest plan is not to try experiments,
but send it to some reliable carpet firm
and let them be responsible for the
cleaning.
Carpets put away for the summer
should be taken up early and thoroughly
cleaned. Then break gum camphor
into small pieces, put it into muslin
bags and place these bags inside the
carpet before rolling it in sheeting. If
the article to be put away is clean and
free from moth larvae there is no better
protection than muslin, for moths will
not penetrate cotton.
Pepper, tobacco, tar. insect powder
are not infal!ible, camphor is. That
has been my experience, therefore l am
not willing to try any substitute, how.
ever lauded, for valuables which it
would grieve me sorely to have damaged.
l make it rule myself hen 1 have
carpets stored in my own house to open
the cupboard where they are kept
REGULAR once a week for the sunlight
to pour into it and to keep sharp
lookout every few days to see whether
moths are making excursions in that
direction. 1t is the greatest mistake to
put such things into dark closet. The
chances Of ruin are thereby increased
tento!d. MARGARET COMPTON.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-05-19

While Mr.. t. j. Richey, of Altoona,
Mo-, was travelling in Kansas he was
taken violently i'll with cholera morbps.
He called at drug store to get some
medicine and the druggist recommend
ed Chamberain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrh@a Remedy SO highly he con,
cluded to try it. The result vas imnns.
diate relief, and few doses cured him
completely. 1t is made for bowel CON-
plant and nothing else. 1t never fails.
For sale by E. T, Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-05-19
Hoods Pills are purely vegetable.
Soap the Thread.

A piece of CASTLE soap is better than
wax for smoothing white sewing cotton,
and has the advantage that when seams
which have been discolored in the sew.
ing are washed they will come cut
white.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-05-19

If ever a man feels like "a poor worm
of the dust" 1t is when he suffers from
that tired feeling. Ayers Sarsaparilla
removes this discouraging ply sical
condition and imparts the thrill of new
life end energy to every nerve, tissue,
muscle, and abre of the whole body.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-05-19

Overcome By It's unJoreseeia.
The man with kidney disease may first apply
for relief from dropsy or skin eruptions, or the
woman with kidney disease, or female weakness
may first apply for treatment for lame back or
fullness about the eyes, or moth on the face.
People often find themselves in the situation so
aptly figured by the Hon. John Allen Of Miss,
the wit of the 51st Congress. Here is his cele-
brated rhyme "let fly" ON the floor of the House
to the great amusement of that body.
"There's Wanny runs the post ONCE
And Levi runs the bar,
While baby runs the White House
And-d-n 1t here we are.''
Well it's so with the afflicted To avoid those
fills, or to cure them, DR.. Fenner's Kidney and
Backache Cure will not disappoint The Rev.
A. ]. Meachant, late presiding Elder, Grove
CITY, Pa, Apr. 4, 1852, writes: "For rs years I
suffered with kidney difficulty and used only 8
bottles Of DIR. Fenner's Kidney and Backache
Cure I have had less backache in the last 10
years than formerly had in 10 minutes. feel
entirely cured" Money refunded If satisfac-
ton not given. Take home a bottle to-day. It
means hapniness and nrolonGed life
For sale by DR.. L. r. Kirk and all other
dealers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-05-19

Trusts and combinations are un-
But there is one form of trust
against which no one has anything to
say. That is the trust the public re.
poses in Hoods Sarsaparilla-because
they know HOODS CURES.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-05-19

Trains leave Oxford for Philadelphia at 80 a. NJ
| 40 a. m. and 90 p. m. Market train leaves
Rowlandville Tuesdays and Fridays at 900;
Liberty Grove. 9o7; Colora. 9.16; Rising Sum- $685.
Sylmar, 9.33; Nottingham, 0 40 Oxford, 1000 a. M
Sunday train leaves Oxford at 90 arriving in
Philadelphia at 021 a. M. and Rising Sun at 5.45;
Sylmar, $685. Nottingham, 5.57, Barnsley, Sol;
Oxford. 6.10. arriving in Philadelphia at sic p. m.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-05-19
NOTICE
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings OF the Orphans
Court of Cecil county will be held on th'
second Tuesday every month. Executors
Administrators and Guardians, wanting
their accounts stated, will please bring in
their vouchers few days before Court.
Test: r. E. LAMAR, Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-05-19
PHILADELPHIA, WHINING
= TON & BALTIMORE R.R.

GENITAL DIVISION
On and after Sunday. May 22nd, 1892. train
will run asfollows:
LEAVE GOING NORTH,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-05-19

A peep into our Children's
Department will repay you.
The dainty novelties displayed
this season seem to surpass all
former efforts. The prices
were never so low. This may
be said of Clothing in general.
The Tuxedo and Elton Full
Dress Suits are prime favorites
with the youngsters. The
Imperial, the swell thing for
the very little tots, is having
a big run. All very attractive
in appearance and price.
A. G. Yates & Co.,
18th & Chestnut
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-22
THE TIMES KODAK.
interesting News Items Gath
cred Around Salem.

Miss Maggie Johnson, one of the
teachers in tho Salem Graded School,
is sick and unable to attend to her
classes.
William Tanner, of Lynchburg, was
in the city yesterday on business.
Adrian Riddick left Monday night for
business trip through Virginia, in the
interest OF the insurance company
which he represents.
There has been small grocery store
opened In the room adjoining that occu-
pied by billiard Bros. on Main street.
Mr.. Agnue had the misfortune to
break one OF his legs Monday. He was
driving a two horse wagon loaded with
iodoer, which turned over, throwing him
from the wagon to the ground, where he
Tell In such a way that his leg was
crushed under him.
The attention of the court was cccu.
pied all day yesterday in hearing the
case OF Commonwealth against III. B,
McAbee, who ia indicted for grand lar
leny. The ground of the defense is that
it Is case of mistaken identity; that
MoAbee is not guilty either as principal
or accessory. The Commonwealth is
very ably represented by Maj. w. W.
Ballard, and the defense by M. G. Nc
Chung. A large number of witnesses
we're examined for both sides, and the
evidence was somewhat contradic tory.
UP to the time of this writing the case
was still being argued before the Jury,
and there is little hope of verdict
Attorney A. b. Pugh eft yesterday
for business trip to Richmond.
Dispositions are being taken before
Commissioners Henderson Lee in the
chancery cause of II. G. Bowers and
Others vs. the Baltimore and Ohio Land
Company. The object of this suit is to
recover from the company and it's stock.
holders sundry debts, VIM. M. Mont
gomery representing the plaintiff and
Il. w. and l.. G. Hansbrough many of
the stockholders.
Tonight in the Presbyterian Church
Rev. DR.. M. III. Houston will deliver
lecture on foreign missions and in the
colored Baptist Church Rev w. Fl.
Sheppard, colored missionary from
Africa. will deliver lecture on his
works in Africa Thursday night. Mr..
Sheppard will lecture in the Presby-
terrain Church on the same subject.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-22
AVENGED THE CUTTING.

VIII Goings. Who Escaped From the
Chain Gang Recently, Reported Fatally
Wounded.
VIII Goings, the negro who was serv-
ing sentence at this place for cutting
a negro with a razor on Bent mountain
and who escaped from the chain gang
here about week ago, was fatally
wounded on Bent mountain Monday by
being shot four times.
The full particulars of the ARRAY can
not be ascertained, but it is understood
that Goings, after he had escaped, re-
turned to Bent mountain and there met
two negroes who were friends of the
man whom Goings cut some time ago
and who regarded him with no very
friendly feeling.
When the men, whose names can not
now be learned, although warrants have
been issued for their arrest. saw him
they fired upon him and wounded him
in four places, from which injuries, it
was stated, he could not recover.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-22
THE ROANOKE ZINES WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER %, 1898.
FALLING LEAVES.
Around mo ny the falling leaves
In vain their fate my spirit grieves.
For nature grants US no rcpricycsL

Around mo fly tho falling leaves
In vain their fate my spirit grieves.
For nature grants us no rcpricvcs
Throughout tho world she holds her swav.
Her laws must mon and leaves obey.
FROM dust they spring. to dust decay
Yet while this requiem we sing,
Our faith looks forward to the spring
Thutshal the Resurrection bring.
Back to the earth for earth's own sake
Tho falling leaves themselves bctakc,
But soon in beauty shall awake
Awhile they mingle with the soil,
Till natures unremittiug toll
Shall reproduce with nought OF moil.
AS fall the leaves our dear ones fall.
When comes to each the silent call;
Nor long the grave shall them cnthrall
All. why bcgrudgc them natures sleep.
why deem tho grave SO dark. so deep,
Or tears OF hopeless sorrow weep
For sleeping mortals comes the spring
And joy with morn's awakening:
Immortal life the day shall bring.
Fen death is part OF natures plan,
And hath been since the world began,
Sweet death. unerring friend OF man.
Such are the thoughts my fancy weaves
With brightest hues OF FALLING leaves
No moro my tn thoughtful spirit grieves.
Robert NJ Oford, in N. y. Observer
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-22

MANY thousand people found a friend
in Aunt Fanny's Health Restorer.
II you have never used this great spe-
cific for the prevailing malady OF the
age Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Rheu-
matism, Costiveness. Nervous Exhaus-
ton. Nervous Prostitution, Sleeplessness
aad all diseases arising from deranre.
ment OF the stomach, liver and kidneys.
we would be pleased to give you q pack
age OF this great nerve tonic free of
charge. Christian g. Barbee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-22
GREAT INDUCEMENTS
TO GO WEST.

Salem having been connected with
Roanoke by electric cars, which as
suies cheap and rapid transit to par
ties living in Salem and working in
Roanoke, and as Salem can give in her
different factories employment to a
'arge number OF young ladies'; also
cheap homes either to renters or buyers.
This in connection with her CHEAP
markets make it very desirable to the
majority OF us just now. For further
information address box &c, Salem, Va
Ti0 law limo
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-22
n : s = VIZ Noffo|ksWestera RR

SCHEDULE IN. EFFECT NOVEMBER 10. 1879
wnsTBoUHD, LRAvB ROANOKE DAILY.
&oU a. m: w ashington and Chattanooga limited,
tor Bristol and beyond Stops at Ihris
tiansburg and Rao lord, also at principal
stations west OF RaGford. Pullman sleepers
10 New Orleans and Memphis Dining car
attached ~
z:20 n. m. for Radford, Blueflcd and Pocat ontss
$40 T. nj. THE CHICAGO EXPRESS Tor
Bueneld, Pocahontas, Kenova, Columbus
and Chicago. Pullman Buffet Sleeper Roanoke
to Columbus without change.
uoarH AND EAsTBouND. LEAVE noANoKe DAILY
II 90 a. m. for Petersburg, Richmond and
11t0a q. m. for Washington, Hagerstown, Phils.
delphia and New York
II IS p m. for Richmond and Norfolk. Pullua,
to Ricf mond.
10 50 p. m. washington and Chattanooga lin.
ltea) Tor Washington, Hagerstown, Philade
phia and New York. Pullman eleepers TO
Washington, Philadelphia and New York via
shenandoah junction anu Baltimore and
Ohio railroad. Stops only ut principal sta
lions.
Durham Division-Lcave Lynchburg Junior
tfastatton) daily316 p. m. for South Boston and
Durham and intermediate stations.
Wfnston-Salcm Division-Lcave Roanoke Union
etation) daily 1910 p. nj. for Rocky Mount
Martinsville. WinBton-Salcm and interme.
diate stations.
For all additional information apply at ticket
once or to W. b. BEVILI
General Passenger Agent, Roanoke, Va.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-22
For Malaria, Liver Trou-
Bile, or Indigestion, use
BROWNS IRON BITTERS

Annual Session Virginia Methodist Con.
dorence, Danvilie, Va, November e2-
FOR above occasion the Richmond
and Oanville railroad will sell greatly
reduced rate tickets from points on its
lines In Virginia to Danville and return.
November 81 to 90, limited, returning
December 3, 1893.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-22
Bucklen's Arpioa saIve.

THE best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulsers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, ohapped 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, IS
cents per box. For sale by Christian &
Barbee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-22

When Princess Anne. afterward
queen of England, was married she
wore headaress two yards high and
three yards in circumfcre
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-22
Artificial Limbs.

BEST ARTIFICIAL LEG manufactured,
ARTIFICIAL LIMB MFa. Co., 900 Penn
avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. Write for de-
scriptive catalogue. Address all com
munications to DR.. }. w. THOMPSON.
who has been secretary and general
manager for "a years.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-22
Notice to Water Consumers-Flx Up Your
Plpea.

NOtIco TO WAter Coh8umers-FIX Up Your
Pipes
The attention of all water consumers
is called to the necessity of 80 arranging
or covering OF their water pipes as to
prevent freezing during the winter.
The vast of water caused by spigots
being partly turned on to prevent freez.
ing will not be allowed, and water will
be turned off Of such offenders without
further notice. Waste of water from
any cause will subject the offender to
the penalty-the shutting off of water.
Roanoke Gas and Water Company, j. c..
RAwN, Manager and Engineer.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-22
For Over Fifty YearA

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has pcen uset
Tor children teethiDg II soothcs the child, soften
the gums, allays all pains, cure wind collie and Il
the best remedy for Diarrhea Twenty-Five ctsa
bottle. So d by all druggists throughout the WOrl,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-22

Passenger elevators were in use in
Paris in the seventeenth century under
the name OF "1ying chairs"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-22
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