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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-12-24

Especially valuable to women is Browns
Iron Bitters. Backaehe vanishes, headache
disappears, strength takes the place of
weakness and the glow of health readily
comes to the pallid cheek when this Won
derful remedy is taken. For sickly children
.roverworlzed men it has no equal. No home
hould lie without this famous remedy.
rowns' from Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-12-24
Musical Fighters.

A French general has inaugurated a
plan of permitting soldiers to sing
when on the march, privilege which
has been strictly denied until recently.
1t has also been arranged that any SOL
der who can play on any of the
smaller musical instruments shall be
provided with such instrument at the
expense of the State.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-12-24
How Not to Get a "Glove Fit"

Don't expect a dressmaker to give
you glove fit" if you present your
self in corset that is broken over the
hips and skirts that wrinkle and hang
limp and fiat. Because she cannot do
it. Don't get new corset and present
yourself for a fitting wearing it for
the first or second time, either. You
should have worn it long enough to
have it moulded to your figure. Then
wear with the dress the corset over
which it was fitted
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-12-24

Very few members of the English
bar wear boards. Lord Justice Ropes,
Sir John Rigby and Sir Francis Jeune
are among the few who violate the le-
gal traditions of Great Britain by per-
hitting themselves to appear otherwise
than smoothly shaven.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-12-24

Mrs. M. B. Ford, Ruddell's, Ill. suf-
fered for eight years from dyspepsia and
chronic constipation and was finally
cured by using DeWitt's Little Early Ris-
ers, the famous little pills for all stomach
and liver troubles Eli T. Reynolds
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-12-24
Crates for Shipping Bicvcles.

Crates or cases for shipping bicycles
are to be made of wickerwork or steel
strips, woven into a basket, with a
hinged cover, the lattice work sides be-
ing woven loosely, so the wheel can be
seen when in the case.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-12-24
Smallest of stamps.

The quarter shilling stamp of Meek
lenburg- Schwerin, which was issued in
1856, is the smallest ever issued, and it
would take about fifty of them to cover
the surface of TIE largest issued by the
limited States
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-12-24
Iron Ships Lighter Than Wooden Ones.

An iron ship weighs about 20 per
cent. less than a wooden ship of the
same dimensions. Its walls are thin
ner and it will carry about 10 per cent.
more cargo on less draught of water.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-12-24
Baths of Flowers.

The latest within of pretty and fash
ionable women is flower bath. For
strengthening the muscles of the neck,
shoulders and arms nothing is more
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-12-24
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
Cures Piles. ScaIds. Burns.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and active gentle
wv men or ladies to travel for responsible. es-
tablished house in Mary land. Monthly S65.OOand
expenses. Position steady. Reference. Enclose
sell addressed stamped envelope. The Dominion
Company, Dept. X. Chicago
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-12-24
A Word With You. 60.

1t is worth your while to give attention to some
sons why you should be reader of THE PHILADELPHIA
PRESS
The Press is the greatest home newspaper of the
United States Its record of each days events, in all
parts of the world is complete than that of any
other paper. 1t has space for sensaonalsm any
thing tending to lower the moral tone.
Philadelphia equal facilities for obtaining
and important
cent United States and the old world
No other Philadelphia paper equals THE PRESS in its
special departmensthe womans pages the literary
the market page the pages devoted church school
news society news, G. A r. news sporting news, etc.
The PRESS is an advocate of the principles of the
Republican party, but prints the of all political
fully than any other paper; hence THE PRESS
should be your paper, matter what your political
opinions are, if you wish to be well informed. In word
THE PHILADELPHIA PRESS prints all the all the time
Send in your address. Sample copy of THE PRESS
will be mailed free. If you fair minded You will read
it regularly.
nadvan IIE DAILY
sn yr r S 90 xf 7i aIoMt to- persons
10 Address The Press" Philadelphia
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-12-24

OF every 1000 persons only one
reaches the age of 100 years, and not
more than six that of 65 years.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-12-24
DeWitt's Little Early Risers,
The famous little pills.

WTANTED-Trustwo and active gentle
w men or ladies to travel Tor responsible eS-
tabished house in Maryland. Monthly S65 90 and
expenses. Position steady. Reference. Enclose
self-addressed stamped envelope. The Dominion
Company Dept. X. Chicago.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-12-24

lower portion laid in piaits at the cen
tire and drawn down to the belt. The
fitting is effected by shoulder seams
and an under-arm gore, which latter
renders the waist extremely trim and
stylish. The sleeves are one-seamed,
but small in accordance with the pres
ent style, and are furnished with
straight cuffs of the silk.
To make this waist for a lady in the
medium size will require four and one
fourth yards of twenty-two-inch ma
terial.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-12-24

The Vatican at Rome covers a space
of 1890 feet in length.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-12-24
CURRENT STYLES.
WHAT TO WEAR AND HOW TO
MAKE 1T.

May Manton's Hints Regarding SeasonabIe
Toilettes-Ladies' Circular Cape-Ladies
Tucked Shirt Waist-Ladies' and Misses
Olga Blouse.
No other model ever entirely super
cedes the simple, circular one for the
cape of general wear. The one here
shown is slightly longer than those OF
last year and has high Medici collar
as a finish. The material is heavy
The Press., 1897-07-29
Rattlesnake Prices.

Rattlesnakes, live ones, are surpris- ingly cheap. For B. you can purchase fellow that will begin buzzing like a peanut vendors steam whistle as soon as he sees you and keep it up as long as you remain ill sight, while his slender black tongue darts ill and out like sewing machine needle. For $17 you can buy six footer whose bite would seem reasonable excuse for drinking whole keg of whisky at a sitting. The astonishing feature of the rattlesnake trade, however, is that the snakes are cheaper dead than alive. A prepared skin the size of the $17 live rattler may be purchasl d for $5, although there is enough of it to mako two or three pocketboolls of the kind that sell for $25 apiece. e.-NCw York Sun.
The Press., 1897-07-29
NOT EXACTLY A BABY.
How a Woman Played Trick on 8 Cabl
 Car Couductor

How a Woman Played Trick on 8 Cable
 Car Conductor.
 "John, dear, some one ought to speak to that woman. See, she's smoth"-
 I'm not running this road Besides, it's probably her own kid"
 "Well, I shall certainly inform the authorities. It's over 15 minutes that dear little thing hasn't had breath of air. Won't you call the police2"
 Of course this dialogue was furnished by husband and wife. Scene-A cable car bound down town. The character spoken of as "that woman" was fe male of uncertain age and decided stern ness: She boarded the car at Fifty ninth street. In her arms she carried the "it" referred to man fashion as "the kid" Tenderly, almost to suffo- cation, the woman hugged her charge. Not even the end of its tiny nose nor a wisp of baby hair peeped out from the folds of the long cloak. The woman snuggled and cuddled the bundled child, and never an infantile vail or a gasp for breath aroused the wondering pas sengers to action. When the car reach ed Thirty fourth street, "that woman" still hugging her bundle, left the car. The husband and wife followed. The car sped on.
 Safe on the sidewalk, the woman paused, shook the folds of the baby's cloak, and deposited on the pavement @ long cared, wet nosed. watery eyed spaniel. That was all
 ''Well, John, I'm beat, " said the wife.
 ''So's the conductor and the compa- n.y." responded John. "She smuggled the beast and got tho best of the compa- ny. was smart enough to mind my own business Come on. "-New York Sun.
 Conservative historians among the Chinese claim for their race an antiq- uity of at least 100, 900 years, while those whose estimates are a little "wild" assert that the Chinese were the original inhabitants of the earth and that Chinese history goes back at least 800, ,00O, 900 years. The government rec ords of China place the foundation of the empire at 2500 B. O. and claim that 1t was established by Tohi, who, they assert, is the Noah mentioned in the book of Geneis. B. O. 224O.
The Press., 1897-07-29
English Settles.

The ''genuine English settles'' often offered in shops are viewed with discre- tion by travellers who have seen such belongings in old English farmhouses. On their native heath they are of, solid oak. fully five feet high and running quite across the great kitchens. They are black with time and are apt to be we'll seasoned with ham fat. The duty of the settle is fourfold. It is the fami- ly seat. and, as the bench part can be raised, ill the drawers beneath are kopt the family rags for weaving. Above the seat is the family hatrack. The upright is double, and ill the recess thus formed the family bacon is hung, doors opening from behind into this cupboard. The dainty affairs we know as English set ties are toys compared to the actual thing New York Post.
The Press., 1897-07-29
A DREAM ER.

He is a dreamer. Let him pasa He reads the writing in the gra@ His seeing soul in rapture goes Beyond the beauty of the rose. He is dreamer, and doth know To sound the farthest depth of woAL His days are calm, majestic, free. He Is a dreamer. Let him be- He is 0 dreamer. All the day Blest visions find him on his way Past the far sunset and the light, Beyond the darkness and the night. He is dreamer. Godi To be Apostle of infinity
 And mirror truths translucent gleami He Is a dreamer. Let him dream. He is a dreamer. For all time His mind Is married unto rhyme. Light thnt ne'er was on land or sea Hath blushed to him in poetry. He is dreamer, and hath caught Close to his heart Q hope, a thought A hope of immortality. He is 0 dreamer. Let him be. He is a dreamer. Lo, with thee His soul doth weep in sympathy. He is dreamer, and doth long To glnd the world with happy song. He is dreamer. In a breath He dreams of love, and life and death. o man, O woman, lad and lass, He is a dreameri Let him pass
 London Sun
The Press., 1897-07-29
A Queens Visit.

To be old and poor and bedridden is generally to be debarred from the great CT privileges of life, but there was one old man ill Scotland who found his dis advantages had procured him 0 privi- lege that the strong and more active members of his family were seeking in vain.
 It was on an occasion when Queen Victoria was at Balmoral, and, as she often did, she went ono day unaccom- panied to visit the cottages. In one of these she found an old man, bedridden and quite alone, and she sat down to talk to him.
 "And how is it you are alonef" she asked. Have you no one to keep you companyP'
 "No," replied the old man innocent ly. My folks be all away seeing the queen. They thought they might get @ glimpse of her..
 His visitor made no reply, but she sat with the old man, pleasantly filling the gap made by the absence of "his folks" and then found time to read to him from the Bible sho herself treas ured. On leaving she gave further proof of her sympathy ill the shape of a e6 note, accompanying it with the words. "When your people come back, tell them that while they have been to see the queen the queen has been to see you. n-Youth's Companion.
The Press., 1897-07-29
&Or,a@ Odd wflla

One of the oldest documents of the will kind known was that of Queen Aus trigilda, consort of King Goutram of Burgundy. The dying princess enjoined upon her husband to slay and bury in the same grave with her the physicians who had attended her. Another will was that of a husband who forbade his wife's marrying on pain of his returning to haunt her. This is quite different from that of 8 woman who instructed her executors to seek out "some nice, good. pretty girl, " who would make an affectionate second wife to her spouse It is fact interesting in this connec- tion that the first Napoleon actually be- queathed 10000 francs to a fellow named Cantillon, who had been tried for attempting the assassination of the Duke of Wellington.-P Dis patch
The Press., 1897-07-29
OBJECTS OF WORSHIP,
It Is In That Way That Savages Usuall,
 Regard MeteOrites.

It Is In That Way That Savages Usually
 Regard Meteorites.
 Savages, whenever they come across meteorites of large size, are apt to re- gard them as objects of worship. Such, however, was not the dignified fate of a very remarkable specimen that is now in the National museum. This strange aerolite is four feet in diameter, weigh. ing 1,4O0 pounds approximately, and has the shape of a ring. It was found in the Santa Catarina mountains, and for a long time was used as an anvil by Mexicans at Tucson. In this employ ment it was discovered by Dr. Irwin of the United States army, who bought 1t for a small sum and gave 1t to the Smithsonian institution; Doubtless the substance of this meteorite originally was largely stony, but the stony parts became disintegrated and disappeared after 1t fell, leaving the ring of iron. Of 400 meteors that have been seen ao- tually to fall, only about a dozen were metallic, the rest being mainly of stony material, though containing more or less iron.
 On the other hand, nearly all of the meteorites picked up in a casual way are masses of metal. It is probably the case that a great majority of such bod ies are stony, but meteorites of that de- scription do not attract notice when ly- ing on the ground. All of these facts are extremely interesting in view of the belief now entertained by science that the composition of meteorites throws light upon the make up of the terrestrial globe. In fact, according to this the ory, the make up of the earth is much like that of the average meteorite. Ob- viously the moment this assumption is made the study of the structure of me- teorites comes to have extraordinary inn portance, for mans knowledge of the planet on which be lives Is restricted almost entirely to the surface of 1t The bowels of the earth remain almost un- known. Post
The Press., 1897-07-29
German Rulers.

The present ruler of Germany is Em- peror William II, who acceded to tho throne June 15, 1888, on the death of his father, Emperor Frederick. The German empire was the creation of Charlemagne ill 8OO Since that time to the present emperor there have been 60 rulers of various royal houses, the dis turbed condition of Germany for several hundred years and the political changes made by the wars of the middle ages bringing first one and then another royal family into prominence.
The Press., 1897-07-29
DIDN'T KNOW STRATTON.
But After the Millionaire Had Identified
 Himself He Got His Car.

But After the Millionaire Had Identified
 Himself He Got His Car.
 Probably no town of it's size has as many very rich men as Colorado Springs ''They have millionaircs to burn," said a gentleman who recently visited there.
 Colorado Springs is the home of W. & Stratton, the man who a few years ago was at work with jackplane, earn ing a scanty living. but who is now the possessor of anywhere from $15 900, 900 to $2o, 900, 0O0," said my friend. "Strat- ton does not have the appearance of a man borne down with a weighty pocket book. Much of the time he goes about in clothes a tramp might object to. When he had, in couple of years, cleaned up the paltry sum of $4, poo, . OOO-or $2, 1000, 900 a year-himself and family thought they would like 8 vacation. They concluded to make 8 trip to California.
 "The next day Stratton went to Den yer on business. His banker had notified him that he had made a mistake of $25O, 900 in his bank account. He had that much more in the bank than he thought he had. Upon investigation he discovered that he had sent the bank a check for that amount, just taken from the sale of his mine, which he had not noted. That matter cleared up, MT. Stratton thought he would see about getting tickets for the California trip As usual. he had on a rather shabby suit.
 Have you got bargain in tickets to Californian asked Stratton.
 ''The clerk looked him over carefully and concluded that hobo had dropped in to get out of the sun.
 Not today. We may have one to- morrow
 Well. you sell tickets to California, don't your
 Certainly, but we have no job lot on hand at present.
 How much is ticket to San Fran ciscop'
 "The clerk told him.
 Let me see. I shall have to take along several people-servants, you know. Guess you had better give me nine tickets.
 "While the clerk was staring at him Stratton was struck with a new idea
 By the way, how much will 8 spe- cial car cost? I like to go as comfortably as possible when travel. Yes, I guess I'll have a special car. How much will it cost?'
 "The man told him. It was large sum.
 That's all right. Look here. I'm going to stay month or six weeks, and I guess I'll sleep ill tho special. How much more will that cost? He was told. All right. I'll take that car fol six weeks. Got blank check?'
 "The clerk gave him one. It was filled out and handed to the clerk, who said:
 I know all about MT. Stratton, but don't know that you are Mir. Stratton.
 At that moment Banker Moffett passed by. Stratton called out, Come in here, Moffctt.' He came in. Am Stratton?' You are. I thought so, but this clerk had his doubts Thank you. - Chicago Times s-Herald.
The Press., 1897-07-29
CAPTURING AN ELEPHANT.

Something About This Dangerous and
 Sometimes Cruel Sport.
 When the two sons of the Prince of Wales were on 0 visit to Ceylon, a grand elephant hunt was projected to show them how the animals were captured. Here is an extract from Joseph Moore's description of the hunt:
 After long maneuvering the trained elephants managed to separate large COW from the herd and so ranged them selves about her that she was forced to stand This was the opportunity wanted, and in 8 flash an agile native slipped under one of the friendly brutes, rope in hand.
 Waiting until the restless prisoner lifted her hind foot, he deftly placed the moose about her leg and withdrew Another venture fettered the second limb, the decoys meanwhile warding off with their trunks several wrathful strokes at the man. Tho ropes were now firmly secured to stout tree and the captive left entirely alone save her calf.
 Then began a titantic struggle for liberty that no few words can justly portray. Finding herself baff1ed in un- tying the many knots or in uprooting the tree, she writhed, screamed, tore at the foliage, paved the earth, tossed clouds of dust over her back, flung her trunk about fiercely and planted her head upon the ground for leverage to rend asunder the bonds
 At length she fell in exhaustion, an guish and despair and lay motionless and resigned. The natives we'll knew that these symptoms forbode the loss of their prize. She pantcd for an hour or more, sighed deeply and died-of "bro- ken heart"
 A male somewhat above medium size was next submitted to the exciting ordeal with minor variations. While he stood jammed between two of the tame elephants, away from any tree, the nooser induced hir1 to raise his hind foot by touching it gently, drew the running knot about his leg and retreat ed. In this case the rope was attached to the girth of one of the trained ami malls, and the sagacious brute, knowing exactly what was expected of him, be- gan to drag the captive toward tree | facing the spectators stands. The wild one resisted violently, but without avail. as the tame allies stead ly pushed. butted and pulled him across | the inclosuro. When tho tying was com plete, his contortions to free himself were astonishing, though in the end he calmed down, hopeless and covered with soil
The Press., 1897-07-29
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet. It cures painful, swollen, smarting feet, and instantly takes the sting out of corns and Duntons. It's the greatest comfort discovery of the age. AL ien's Foot-Ease makes ttght-htting or new shoes feel easy. It is certain cure for sweating, cal- lous, and hot, tired, aching feet. Try 1t today. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores. By mail for 25c in stamps. Trial package FREE. Ad- dress Allen s. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
The Press., 1897-07-29
Where the Trouble Wa.

Brother" said the minister, ''you should try to be content with what you have"
 "I am," said the brother. who had been grumbling. "It is what I ain't got that am dissatisfied about. "-Cinoin- natl Enquirer.
The Press., 1897-07-29
Portugal's NIonarchs.

The present king of Portugal is Gar, los l. He ascended the throne Oct. 19. 1889. Portugal has had since 1895, when it's independent existence began. 32 kings-1O of the house of Burgundy, 8 of the house of Avis and 14 of the present reigning house of Braganza.
The Press., 1897-07-29

FOR YOUR PROTECTION. - Catarrh "cures" In liquid form to be taken intern ally, usually contain Mercury or Iopide of Potassa, or both which are injurious if too long taken. Catarrh is a local, not a blood disease, caused by cold and damp weather. It starts in the nasal passages. Cold in the head, if repeatedly neglected, results in catarrh. Ely's Cream Balm is tn" acknowledged cure of these troubles and contains no mercury nor any injurious drug.
 There is an item going tho rounds of the press to the effect that the proper method to keep apples in winter is to wrap them in old newspapers so as to ex- clude tho air. The newspap'r, r, however, must be one of which the subscription has been paid. otherwise dampness, resulting from what is ''dew" may cause the fruit to spoil. il.-BristO1 Ph87aic.
The Press., 1897-07-29
THE SHREW MOUSE.
Some Queer Expectations About a Harm
 less Little Animal.

Some Queer Expectations About a Harm
 less Little Animal.
 The shrCw, or shrcw mouse, as it is commonly called, is found ill nearly all parts of the world. It is distinguished by an elongated. pointed muzzle, small eyes, plantigrade, six toed feet and glands that secrete husky fluid. Al together it closely resembles a mouse. but it is really not related to the mouse family.
 When at home, it is either under a pile of rubbish or ill a hole which it has burrOwed ill the earth. It is noctur nal in it's habits, but perfectly harm less. yet at one time it was much dis liked and persecuted because 1t was thought to be dangerous, mischievous animal. Among the Italians the notion was prevalent that the bite of shrew was extremely poisonous. The French and the English believed that if shrew ran over all animals foot the animal felt great pain and eventually became paralyzed. Hence if a horse, 0 COW or a goat became little stiff ill its limbs the foolish people at once declared it "shrew struck, " and the poor shrews had to suffer ill consequence.
 Of course the 'ShreW struck animal had to have something to cure it, so an ash tree was selected and deep hole was bored into it's trunk. Then shrew was captured, put alive into the hole, the hole was securely plugged and the innocent little animal was left to die of starvation
 The ignorast believed that, after such an act, the ash tree had power to cure 'shrew struck" animals, and whenever an animal became inactive or little numb in its limbs its owner hurried to the ''shrew ash, |" cut a switch from 1t and switched the ''shrew struck" beast. The smarting caused by the switching naturally made the helpless animal move about as much as it possibly could, and in a short time it was pronounced cured. Times.