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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-11-16
WILD BEASTS HIS FRIENDS.
The Queer Stories Told About a Pioneer
Washington Rancher.

The Queer Stories Told About q Pioneer
Washington Rancher.
Among some visitors to Seattle the
other day was Peter Gallagher, a
rancher living three miles from Rem
ton, says the Seattle Press-Times. Mr..
Gallagher is one of the pioneers of the
sound country, and has lived ON the
same place for twenty years or more,
taking up quarter section as home
stead from the government. By years
of hard toll he has cleared up and i'm
proved splendid place, which, though
secluded from the outside world, is
model ranch, of which the owner is
justly proud. Mr.. Gallagher is not
given to hunting and does not molest
wild game of any kind, and to this may
be ascribed the tameness of number
of animals which make the woods in
that vicinity home. One of these, a
black bear, has for a year visited his
stockyard almost daily and eaten with
the cattle, lying down among the
calves and displaying neither fear nor
ferocity. Mr.. Gallagher goes among,
the stock and frequently passes within
two or three feet of his bearship, not
only in the yard but in the woods. He
pays no attention to the bear and the
latter never offers to molest him-on
the contrary, eats with evident salts
faction pieces of bacon and other scraps
from the table that are thrown out to
him. The bear is handsome three
enjoy the company of the cattle.
Other pets are a pair of fawns that
run around with the young stock on
the place, eating with the calves and
lying down among them as contented
as though with their own kind. They
evidently come from the vicinity Of
Cedar lake, where considerable hunt
ing is done and from which section
game is being driven. Mr.. Gallagher
says he had rather part with the best
COW on his place than one of the fawns.,
This is the second time fawns have
taken up their abode at this place, the
first pair coming there about five years
ago and remaining with his stock for
two years, even going into the stables
and being locked up over night. He
gave them to neighbor, who In turn
presented them to friends at Snoho-
mish and up the Skagit. This sounds
fishy, but not only is it vouched for,
but it is further said that wild ducks
and geese alight in his yard and show
no fear in his presence, though the ap-
pearance of stranger is the signal for
fight. Mr.. Gallagher never hunts and
will not allow hunting on his place
nor interference in any way with his
pets, either quadrupeds or winged.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-11-16
THE HOU SEHOLD.
Neck Ruffs in Vogue Again.

Neck KuIIS In vogue AGAIN.
The greatest novelty are the ruffs
made in gauze or mousseline de sole,
not so light and airy, yet equally
voluminous, as those of tulle. To
make them the material is first
doubled and then quilted; after
which they are mounted, like those
in tulle, on a plain band of ribbon.
The simplest of these gauze ruffs
have merely strings to tie them in
front, whereas the most elegant are
finished off at the eXtremities by
closely plated frills, the two to-
gether forming a tasteful little .jabot.
A wide piece of gauze, about eight
inches deep, is required to make
these ends, to which may be sewn
an edging of wide lace.
The gauze boa is another elegant
novelty. There are two ways of
making them. In each case they
consist of a breadth of gauze, the
two selvedges of which are sewn to-
gether. Some of them drawn up
lengthways in bOuillounes, or
rather gathered tucks, while others
have the tucks running across; the
threads being drawn up so as to
form roll about the size of an
ordinary fur boa. Some inches at
each end are left loose and lace
flounce is usually added.
All the delicate shades of pink,
blue and yellow are represented in
these gauzy trifles, besides deeper
shades of red and blue. They may
be worn as wraps for the neck out
of doors or merely as decorations,
so that their use is not only con-
fined to the closing months of this
season.
Collars for dresses are often made
up on the same lines. Clusters of
little tucks are run in the gauze,
muslin or thin silk of which the
collars are made, either at regular
intervals or at the side and back
only. This arrangement of collar
looks very well also in combination
with big bow of gauze without
ends set in front. Bows of this
sort are also sold alone.
Another decoration in much favor
consists of a double frilling of gauze
with one or two lines of satin woven
in the edge. These frillings are
made up in yard and quarter
lengths, the width of the frillings
diminishing towards the eXtremities,
and are intended to be sewn inside
open jackets or down the sides of
plastrons. They are also to be had
by the yard.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-11-16

Before using new iron utensils
grease them inside, fill with cold
water and heat the water gradually
to the boiling point and let it cool
slowly. To temper earthenware
put the vessel in larger kettle of
cold water, heat slowly to the boil
ing point and cool slowly.
Every house should have a drawer
of remedies for sudden ills. Rolls
of old linen, cotton batting, a bottle
of sweet oil, one of lime water, a
box of powdered baking soda, soft
darning cotton, scissors, thimble
and needles are among the necessi-
ties.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-11-16
The Standing Army Coming.

Adjutant- General Douglas is
getting ready to issue commissions
to state reserve militia. He is also
paying off some of the claims arising
under the strike which have not
been settled. He will issue re-
QUESTIONS on the United States gov
ernment for articles needed. The
Adjutant General is also preparing
his account for the fiscal year ended
October LIST. General Douglas has
received numerous applications from
almost every county in the State
since the strike, in which many
newly formed companies of infantry,
cavalry and artillery have requested
to be attached to the Maryland
militia.
Steadily, quietly, methodically
the Plutocracy and Corporations are
organizing a Standing Army of
portentous size in the United States
and for similar reasons and pur-
poses they are maintained in crown
headed Europe. fear of the people,
and to hold them down and reduce
them to slavery; to pile up debts
and taxes to feed an idle hoard of
military officers. Good people,
farmers, mechanics, shop keepers
and laborers you had better be
thinking more seriously even if you
subtract some time from work to
employ in thought.
There's tempest in yon horned moon
There's lightning in yon cloud
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-11-16
Good Sense in Dressing.

One of the most difficult things
to impress upon the mind of the
average woman is the appropriate
ness of her costumes to the time of
wearing them.
Especially is this so with the
younger portion of the feminine
creation, who are so fond of wearing
pretty things that they resolutely
ignore all rules ON this subject, and
wear garments entirely out of season
and sometimes in direct violation
of good taste.
No lady would think of putting
on her kitchen dress to wear in the
afternoon, but this would be no
more out of the way than to wear
reception dress for a strictly in
formal "at home," where only the
members of the household and in
innate friends were present.
There is another thing about
which many American women are
inclined to go wrong. This is the
use of the low cut bodice before six
O'Clock in the evening. The low
waist is as imperatively confined to
evening dress as the mans dress
coat, and one should be as careful
about the hours for adopting it,.
Over dressing is another American
weakness, and in nothing is this
more notable than in the church
apparel of the rank and file of
wOmankind. 1t is no unusual thing
to see young women and young
matrons at divine service in cos
tunes that belong to dressy after
noon occasions. The putting on of
such dresses is simply in atrocious
taste. The sanctuary is a very
poor place for watering place toilets,
and much more attention should be
given to this error than it receives.
The real lady is conspicuous by
the exquisite plainness of her
morning and ordinary occasion
dresses. They are always of good
material, well fitted, neat to the
last extreme and never made up
with pins. And much may be for
given her in the way of extreme
plainness, for this is an essentially
well bred characteristic. Fussiness,
on the other hand, is the Alternative
of those who do not know. Thought
less and careless persons of moderate
means are wont to imagine that
wealthy people are always dressed
in the utmost elegance.
There can be no greater mistake
than this. Even royalty gives itself
no trouble about elegance during
morning hours unless there is some
occasion when good dress is neces-
sary.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-11-16
Soiled carpets and garments ma

Soiled carpets and garments may
be cleaned with naphtha. Moths
and buffalo bugs are averse to it.
If they infest the furniture pour
naphtha freely into it, saluting
every part. In few days repeat
the process. Apply the fluid
always out of doors, or at least
with all doors and windows open,
and do not have light or fire in the
same room.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-11-16

A spray of parsley, a sprig of
thyme, one of savory, a sage leaf
and a bay leaf tied together make
what is sknownas an herb ''bouquet." "
1t will flavor gallon of soup if
cooked in it for an hour. When
less stuff is to be favored less cook
ing of the bouquet is required.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-11-16

For instance, Mrs. Chas. Rogers, of
Bay City, Mich, accidentally spilled
scalding water over her little boy. She
promptly applied DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve, giving instant relief. Its won-
derfully good salve for burns, bruises,
sores. and sure cure for Piles. DIR. l..
r. Kinks Drug Store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-11-16
A Leader.

Since its first introduction,
Electric Bitters has gained rapidly
in popular favor, until now it is
clearly in the lead among pure
medicinal tonics and Alternatives
containing nothing which permits
its use as a beverage or intoxicant,
it is recognized as the best and
purest medicine for all ailments of
stomach, liver or kidneys.-It will
cure sick headache, Indigestion,
constipation, and drive malaria
from the system. Satisfaction
guaranteed with each bottle or the
money will be refunded. Price
only soc. per bottle. Sold by l..
r. Kirk
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-11-16
SWEET POTATOES.

SCALLOPED SWEET POTATOES
Boil, peel and slice sweet potatoes.
Arrange them in layers in baking
dish, strewing each layer with fine
bread crumbs and bits of butter.
Bake covered for twenty minutes
in a steady oven; uncover and
brown.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-11-16
An Ingenious Rain Producer.

A rainmaker in India has an ap-
paratus, consisting of rocket capable
of rising to the height of a mile, con-
tanning a reservoir of ether. In its
descent it opens parachute, which
causes it to come down slowly. The
ether is thrown out in fine spray, and
its absorption of heat is said to lower
the temperature about it sufficiently
to condense the vapor and produce q
limited shower. -
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-11-16

One word describes it-"perfe ction. ="
We refer the DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve;
cures obstinate sores, buns, skin diseases
and is a we'll known cure for piles. DR..
L. R. Kinks Drug Store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-11-16
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AND
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THE BEST OF THE
AGRICULTURAL WEEKLIES.
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Veterinary Replies. Farm Questions and Answers,
Fireside Reading, Domestic Economy and sum
mary of the News of the Week. Its Market Re
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paid to the Prospects of the Crops as throwing
light upon one of the most important of all ques-
tions-When to buy and when to sell 1t is lib
orally Illustrated, and contains more reading
matter than ever before. The subscription price
is 80 per year, but we offer special reduction
in our
CLUB RATES FOR 1895.
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-11-16

Small in size, great in results DeWitt's
Little Early Risers. Best pill for Consti-
patton, best for Sick Headache, best for
Sour Stomach. DR.. L. r. Kinks Drug
Store
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-11-16
Night shall be filled with music,
And the cares that infest the day
Shall fold their tents like the Arabs
md as silently steal away.

And as silently Steal away.
just like a cough or cold does
after you use Pan-Tina, the great
remedy for coughs, colds and con-
sumption. % and 80 cents at L.
T. Reynolds drug store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1894-11-16
Lancashire Textiles.

A London expert writes:-Lan
cashire operatives are losing theil
pride in turning out good articles
Goods made for export are made tC
sell, not wear. Vanished webbing
is used as medium for paIming of
the fibre dust, with which it is
coated by machinery, as the mate
rial itself. Woolen and cotton
are twisted together and sold az
pure wool-corton being cheaper
yarns are dampened to increase
weight, and sometimes sanded
OVERSEEING cottonsis regular trade.
The would-be honest manufacturer
is powerless against these frauds
they must copy or stop business
laws of protection cannot be worked
because many English textile manu-
facturers are such utter frauds and
offenders under the Act. Yet the
profits of these joint stock co.'s
making cloth and yarn show miser-
able results for the past ten years
Any one withdrawing capital from
plant would lose so to 20 per cent
In opposition, the new mills in
Japan show profits of from 10 tC
25 per cent.
JOHN NJ. BATCHELOR.
The above tells the final story OF
competition which was so long be-
lieved to be the ''life of trade" One
by one the false theories in political
economy are being driven to the
wall by stubborn results. This is
not only the case in manufacturing
business but in every other line.
The trust is then developed for sell
protection, and grand incorpora-
ton of capital takes place forming a
combination to rob labor. Labor
is seriously considering the subject
of combining to protect itself, and
capital is bowling like the furies
over it.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-03-14

thirty, and an aggregate of $4,000 in
salaries instead of $4,000. So our
contemporary is maintaining its ancient
and unenviabe fame for veracity.
Colonel Mansur lost his good right
arm in his country's military service,
and will any one begrudge him the
petty salaries he has earned in the
faithful discharge of civil duties? Will
the people of Vermont make the fact
of his federal office holding a bar to his
candidacy for the Office of lieutenant.
governor? This democratic meddler in
the affairs of the republican household
must "seek other cause against Rhod-
erick Dhu." The WATCHMAN is not
the partisan of Colonel Mansur or any
other of the worthy gentlemen whose
names have been mentioned in connec-
ton with the lieutenant-governership,
but it believes in giving them all a fair
chance. 1t certainly does not intend
to see the prospects of any of them
clouded by democratic misrepresenta-
ton,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-03-14
Fakir journalism.

1t is dull week in that line of bust
ness when one or more circulars is not
received outlining some alluring scheme
for increasing newspaper circulation.
The coupon device is the prevailing
feature of these schemes. Columbian
watches, views of the "White City,"
literature in the shape of histories, nov
els, etc., mechanical devices, jack
knives, firearms, and various other
contrivances, are among the things for
which the public will run wild, if the
glowing promises of the circulars can be
believed, and which will inevitably add
hundreds or thous ands to the list of the
paper that embarks for this Ell Dorado
of newspaper enterprise. We observe
that here and there Vermont news
paper is giving an indication of de-
clining list by adopting these fakir ex-
pedients to attract public attention and
beguile subscribers to its list. 1t is
deplorable confession of weakness, of
inability to pro duce paper people will
take because they want it. The prize
the bauble-that is made a running
mate of the paper is the real thing that
the people are persuaded to buy. The
publisher uses it as bait to catch a
subscriber that doesn't want the paper
and would not take it on its individual
merits. He is not offering his readers
column more of reading matter, nor
increasing the value of his advertising
space, nor improving the quality of the
journal in any department. The New
Haven Register takes the right view of
this kind of newspaper enterprise. 1t
says of the papers who have recourse to
these methods:
This is doing newspaper business under
false pretences But it is unnecessary to
enumerate the score and odd schemes that
have been offered us to increase our circu.
lation,' each one of which is foreign to the
reputable business of publishing a news
paper. That a reaction will sooner or later
take place in this method of commencing a
newspaper to the community in which it
circulates, and that the newspaper that con.
ducts its business in the mean time along
the legitimate lines of journalism will stand
higher in public esteem than ever, is as
sure as that honesty is the best policy
And while it is the duty Of properly con-
Quoted newspaper to deal fairly and honor
ably with the public, il is no less the duty
OF the public to support the newspaper 80
conducted"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-03-14
A ROOrback.

Is the Argus and Patriot, in its refer
ence last week to Colonel z. NJ. Man
sur, slyly feeding fat an ancient
grudge," or is the d" fine italian hand {"
of the democratic law partner of the
st. Johnsbury candidate for lieutenant
governor visible in this covert attack
on rival candidate? The Argus and
Patriot alleges that Colonel Mansur,
"as an increasing and perpetual office
holder easily heads the list" etc., and,
further, that " for thirty years he has
been in the employment of the federal
government during which time Il" he
has drawn over $4,000 s"-and
30 on and 80 forth. These statements
aroused our curiosity, and, the material
being at hand TO test their accuracy, we
took down volume of biographical
sketches and read that Colonel Mansur
was postmaster at Island Pond from
1867 to 1885, period of eighteen years,
being turned out of office by President
Cleveland. From list of federal sal
aries at hand it appears that this Office
must have netted the colonel some 500
year, an aggregate of $4,000. He
was collector, we find, for four years
under Harrison at salary of 81 800 a
year. Now here is period Of twenty
two years of office-holding instead oil
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-03-14
Appointment of Sugar Weighers.

FOLLOWING is list of legally appointed
deputy collectors in this vicinity who are to
act as sugar weghers. A. j. Sibley, deputy
collector at Montpelier, requests sugar
makers to see to it that no other person in
the towns named samples or weighs their
sugar, so that no question may arise regard
ing the payment of bounties Chelsea, j. b,
Atwood; Bradford, w. b. ID. Avery; East
Hardwick w. G. Bailey; Wells River, d.
r. Allison; Albany, Robert r. Beede; st.
Johnsbury, N. p. Bowman; Wolcott, Bax.
ter Burnell; Worthwhile, e. II. Cady
Groton, S. q. Carpenter; Roxbury, w. e.
Chase Rutland, NJ j. Clifford; Danville,
Salmon Davis; Hardwick, G. l.. French;
Richmond, E. "; Freeman WilliamstoWy9'
Montpelier, G. j. Gleason; Middlesex, w
H. Herrick; Barre, g. l. jackson; Warren
South Ryegate, C. M. Libby Stowe, l.. l.
Mcmahon; Marshfeld, l.. d. .Nute East
Calais, w. l.. Pierce; Waterbury, @. D.
Robinson; Mortified, G. G. Sanborn; Hyde
Park f. ii. Strong; Rochester, ]. r.. Tup
per; Cabot, s. @. voodry; Bethel, M. NJ
Watson; West Randolph, G. G. Written
st. Adams, G. A. Wiley.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-03-14

THE San Francisco Examiner has
this pleasant reference to Governor
Fuller: "Governor Fuller is not only
a man of attainments, but of dis
tinguished appearance. He is tall and
straight. His eyes are blue and
shrewd, but kindly. His forehead is
high and broad. A heavy, dark mus
tache and goatee, tinged with gray, lend
to the tall, straight New Highlander a
military aspect not out of keeping with
his interest in the state soldiery. Gov
ernor Fuller is in the early fifties. He
looks like the successful man of affairs
that he is. He has been state senator,
lieutenant'governor and has served as
governor for year and half. In his
early years he was machinist, and his
many inventions have made him indie
pendent. He has been for long time
vice-president of the Estey Organ Com
pany. While Governor Fuller belongs
in the class known as self-made men, it
is not of his own career that he chooses
to speak. He has kept abreast of ques-
tions of the day, and is not averse to
discussing them"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-03-14
The GrasshOpper Priestess.

What like about Mrs. Lease is the
perfectly Photographic view she takes
of herself. 81 am 80 attractive and
magnetic" she tells New York re-
porter, " that people can't help enthus-
ing over me-" 1 wish the Grasshopper
Priestess wouldn't say enthuse," but
if she has said it, its social position in
the dictionary is assured. Actually,
Mrs. Leases magnetic powers are mar
Vicious. There are cases of Kansas re-
publicans being drawn into her meet
ings against their will. They struggled
to keep away, but an invisible, irresist-
IDLE force dragged them in, and once in
they had 10 stay. 1t is impossible to
leave one of the Lease meetings even if
the doors are wide open. The current
is turned on and yon have to wait until
Mrs. Lease turns it off again. The gov
ernor of Kansas says she is a witch.
That is because he is afraid of her. 1t
is curious fact, however, that every
hair in his head is electrified and stands
on end whenever she is in the sam e
room or even the same town with him.
Moreover, her lecturing tour through
Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceanica has
peon posIponeu tWlce On account OF lne
refusal of the Peninsular and Oriental
steamship line to accept her as a pas
senger. On account of her extraordi-
nary magnetic qualities, no confidence
can be put in the magnetic needle when
she is near. Navigators say that its de-
Elections amount to a positive drunk. A
steamer bound for the Cape of Good
Hope with the Priestess on board ia
liable to turn up at Nova Zemba. I
presume, therefore, that the populists
will have to build raft for her or else
try to demagnetize her, which may be
dangerous.-Io,on Topics.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-03-14

IT is reported that the valuable herd
of cattle on Mountain View farm at
East Burke, owned by E. A. Darling of
the Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York, is
found to be infected with tuberculosis,
and seveniy.eight head, out of total of
ninety must be destroyed. Another
warning which the state authorities
should heed. Possibly this is another
of those pampered herds " among
which, some have assumed, this disease
alone seeks its victims. The protec-
ton of the public health is one of the
foremost duties of government, duty
to which the government of Verh ont
cannot too assiduously address itself.