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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-04-30
The Herring Fishing Season of the
SuSQuehanna River,


The Herring Fishing Season of the
Susquehanna River.
During the past week herring
have been caught in the Susque-
hanna river in unusual quantities.
Between Port Deposit and Spesutia
Island about ten or dozen fishing
floats are being operated, all using
large seines. The catch has at
times been phenomenal-so large,
indeed, that at times it was neces-
sary to permit the escape of many
thousands of fish because it was
impossible to land them all. The
glut of herring reached a climax on
Friday and Saturday, when the
fish were selling at 20 cents hun
dred to county buyers, and there
are many of these, making business
lively at Lapidum, Frenchtown,
Havre de Grace, Port Deposit and
other landings. At all these points,
too, as we'll as on Spesutia Island,
the large fishing firms are packing
quantities of the fish, which this
season are larger and finer than
ever before. One large scow came
up Saturday morning in tow of the
Port Deposit and Lapidum ferry
steamer, City Belle, Captain Holm,
so heavily loaded that it partly
sank off Port Deposit and some of
the fish were lost. The scow was
relieved, however, and conveyed
safely to destination.
1t is remarkable how continuous
has been the run of herring every
season in these waters for the past
five or six years or more. The
river is often so filled with immense
schools of the fish, seeking con-
genial spawning ground, that the
surface of the water is kept in
agitation as if alive with them, and
it is possible at any time to stand
up in a boat or on a wharf or the
shore on the Hartford side and scoop
out the fish with a dip net. Many
people in Lapidum and the sur
rounding country produce all the
fish they want for their winter use
in this way.
The regularity with which herring
have come in recent years to these
waters has developed a number of
sailing and packing houses, so that
now this region is the centre of
perhaps as large a fish preserving
interest as is to be found in any
part of the country. In regard to
herring, certainly, this is true. Yet
with all the plenty the fishermen
assert that they do not make money.
They say the fish are too plentiful
to be profitable. Ready money is
a needful commodity in fishing
operations, and enough spot cash is
not in sight when fresh fish sell for
25 cents IA hundred at the landing
to meet all demands. The outlay
for catching and preserving is con
siderable, competition is active, the
market for salt fish is not the most
certain thing in the world, and
profits are not very large. Never
theless, every year it is noticed
that recruits, here and there, in
crease the number of fishermen,
while the superiority of the fish
have commanded recognition not
accorded to herring caught else
where.-Port Deposit Correspon-
dent of baltimore SIM
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-04-30
Two piers of the Chesapeake rail

TWO piers OF the chesapeake rall-
way at Newport News, Va, filled
with valuable merchandise, were
burned Tuesday, together with a
steamship, sailing vessel and a
tug. The loss will reach nearly
-, 000,0 900. Several persons were
severely burned in escaping from
the doomed vessels.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-04-30

When the scalp is atrophied, or shiny
bald, no preparation will restore the hair;
in all other cases, Halls Hair Remover
will start growth.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-04-30
Ayers CathartiC Pills

have, from the time OF their
preparation, been a continuous
success with the public. And
that means that Ayers Pills
accomplish what is promised
for them; they cure where
others fail. Tt was fitting,
therefore, that the worldwide
popularity of these pills should
be recognized by the Worlds
Fair medal of 1888 fact
which emphasizes the record:
so Years of Cures.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-04-30

When bilious or costiVe, eat Cascaret,
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed, Ioc, 2sc.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-04-30
For Rent.
DRESSMAKING.

The undersigned, having taken a thorough
course of instruction. desires to announce to the
public that she is prepared to conduct DRESS
MAKING by the celebrated FLEsHER SYSTEM and
will be pleased to receive the patronage of those
needing work of this description. Perfect fit
guaranteed. Work promptly executed.
ETHEL r. HARTENSTINE
a30-3m Rising Sun, Nd.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-04-30

NANTED-FAITHFUL MEN OR WOMEN
w to travel for responsible established house
in Maryland. Salary $3.50 and expenses. Position
permanent Reference. Enclose selfaddressed
stamped envelope. The National, Star Insurance
Bldg, Chicago ILL., ole
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-04-30
Kissing SUN MARKET.
For Sale.

n OF of Sawed Wood for fuel, also lot of Cord
II Wood by the cord. Any quantity of the
above will be sold and delivered by applying to
VIM. GRASON. n27
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-04-30
For Sale.

EVARM OF 1917 ACRES, IN eth DISTRICT,
Il Cecil Co. formerly belonging to ohm Long,
deceased. Apply to H. II. HAINES, Rising Sun,
Nd, or L. NJ. HAINES, Elkton, Md. aus
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-04-30
Fifty Years Ago.

Who could imagine that this should be
The place where, in eighteen ninety-three
That white wor1d-wonder of arch and
dome
Should shadow the nations, po1ychrome. :.
Here at the Fair was the prize conferred
On Ayers Pills, by the world preferred.
chicago-1ike, they a record show,
Since they started-5o years ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
CURES QUICKLY AND SAFELY.
The Pyramid Pile Cure Cures ths
Most Aggravated Cases OF Piles
18th Ahxolute SAFETY.

pyramid Pile Cure will cure the most
aggravated case OF hemorrhoids In an as
tonishingly short time. 1t relieves the
congested parts. reduces the tumors In
stantly. no matter how large. allays the
Inflammation, and stops the aching or
itching at once.
thousands who had resorted to expen-
sive surgical treatment have been cured
by the pyramid Pile Cure-in number
OF instances persons who have spent
months In q hospital under q pile spe-
cialist.
II IL a remedy that none need fear to
anplv. eyen to the most aggravated, swol-
len. and Unframed hemorrhage tumors.
II you are afflicted with this stubborn
disease. you can master It, and master II
quickly.
This remedy Is no longer an experiment
but a medical certainty.
Druggists sell at 20 cents per box. II IL
becoming the most popular pile cure this
country has ever known, and druggists
everywhere are ordering 1t for their GUS
toners.
For book on cause and cure OF piles
address Pyramid Company. Marshall
Mich. (formeriy Of Albion, Mich)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
LOVE TOKEN SERVICE
CELEBRATION OF UNUSUAL INTER-
EST AT RANDoLPH-sTREET.
RAPID GROWTH OF THE CHURCH.
Only SIX Years old, But q Strong
and sturdy Band-Rev. Mr.. Jolly
and His work-other Christmas
Obserxances. nv

The services at Randolph-Street Bap-
list church on the 18th promises to be Of
moro than ordinary interest to the con-
gregation and its friends. 1t Is not Gus
tomary for Baptist churches to have any
thing moro than usual preaching at
Christmas, even when this anniversary
falls on Sunday; but this energetic little
church proposes this year to depart from
Baptist usage and make the 18th Sun
day long to be remembered In It's his
tory.
This church IL not yet six years old,
having been organized on the sth Of
February, 1892. 1t was the outgrowth Of
a tent meeting held by the Baptist City
Missionary Society in the field just in
front Of Marshall reservoir. At the or
ganization of the church (Which was In
a room on Jacquelin street about loxls
feeD, there were forty-seven names en-
rolled. On the LIST of September Of the
same year Rev. w. T. Jolly, of Ashland,
KY, took charge as pastor. and under
his jealous leadership. devoted and
faithful work, and consecrated life, the
growth OF the church has been almost
phenomenal. The present house Of wor'
ship corner Of Randolph and Beverly
streets has been erected. an addition
made to the infant-class room, q nice
iron railing placed around the largo lot
and other improvements Of a permanent
character added to the premises The
membership at this time is 36A ONT
of the deacons, in speaking Of the growth
| of the church. used this Scripture quo
tation: THE Lord hath done grea
things for us, whereof We are glad"
A LOVE TOKEN.
Viewing these facts as an approval o
the Most High, the church has decides
TO make this Christmas one of Joy ant
thankfulness. The following Is cop!
OF an envelope which the officers Of tn
church have gotten UP, with the view o
a thank-offering for the many blessing
which have been bestowed upon them a.
an organization during past years:
A LOVE TOKEN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

ut is more blessed to give than TO
receive"
Accompanying the "lovs token" en-
velope is a circular from the deacons,
which begins in this way:
ut is with pardonable pride we note
that the progress of our church the past
year. under God, has been OF very
satisfactory character For tbs first time
in our history we have contributed 10 al
the boards Of the General Association.
Our members work In harmony and love,
and we humbly trust that ere long the
windows of Heaven will be opened and
we shall have glorious refreshing from
the presence OF the Lord "
RALLY OF THE MEMBERS
As stated in the beginning. II Is the pur-
pose of the church to have rally OF
its members on the date given, when the
'1oye tokens" will be opened. The pas
tor will preach sermon appropriate 10
the occasion, and the singing VIII be OF
an exceptionally good order. The repu-
tation OF the choir is well known, and
"a they have been rehearsing for the
occa sion. we think we can safely say
that ali who enjoy good music VIII be
richly rewarded by attending services at
Randolph-Street church on the 26th. Inc
choir IS under the direction or MI. L.
hudson Bethel, the organist, and is com
etituted as follows: Soprani-Misses Levie
Martin. Minnie Bethel, Nellie Cary,
Katie Burnett, and Linda Toleri Altl-
Misses Ella Charter, A. c. Martin, NJ
Pena Seal. and Mrs. NJ. Johnson; TENOR
| Messrs. G.. c. Smith, Howard Heslip "
wv Gardner. and B. e. Lawrence; Bassl-
Messrs. w. r. Robinson. G. j.. Dickersoh'
II. TT. Ellyson, and w. B. Fig.
Annual Celebration at st. Johns.
CT Johns Protestant Episcopal church
uiu have the annual celebration OF the
hon,s school and the three missions-Cal-
rorv Weddell, and Good Shepherd-in
tho church on Sunday, December 18th,
at o'clock p. N. John F. Mayer, super
| intendent Home school; b. +. Howard
~ Calvary; James T. Estes, OF Weddeii,
| Memorial, and +. p. Gretter, OF the Gooo
! Sheppard. Each OF the ABOVE scnoois
will have an annual celebration-HoIne
school Monday night, December 9th, In
| frame school-house; Calvary Mission. al
Moeons' Hall. Wednesday December 2Stni
| Weddell- Memorial, Thursday. the SOth.
and the Good Sheppard, Friday, the Sis'
| OF December.
CALVARY MISSION
Calvary Mission Sunday school Will hold
| its eighteenth annual celeorauon AZ
| Masons' Hall, on Franklin street, be-
tween Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets
december 29th, at o'clock p. NJ, con-
| sisting of singing. Rotations, and an ad'
dress, after which they will march to tht
hanouet hall and partaks of the good
things prepared for them. Any one wish
ing to contribute, either money or pro-
visions, to- this worthy object, can do
so by sending word to Major d. r. HOW
ard. who will call for them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

orders for printing sent TO the Dispatch
Company will DO given prompt attention,
and the style Of work and prices WIZ
be sure 10 please you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
HEATERS.

THE 1887 GRAND RAPID WILL Do
Guaranteed TO give uniform heat or ~
degrees in the parlor IN the coldest weao
ther. For sale by ]. f. ROSE 81 CO., lolo
east Main, Richmond. Va. de z-lm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
THE BEST
GROCERY STORE.

Table Dae
the
N
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
PAINTS.

LEwISs PURE LEAD.
IEwISS PURE LINSEED-OIh
and all material Tor painting. Only the
hest quality kept In stock. Write Tor
quotations. PURCELL LADD Co,
apso Wholesale Druggists
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-14
Animals I'm GrOups.

The ingenuity of the sportsman is,
perhaps, no better illustrated than by
the use he puts the English language
to in designating particular groups Of
animals. The following is list of the
terms which have been applied to the
various classes: a covey of cartridges,
a hide of pheasants, wisp of snipe, a
fight Of doves or swallows, muster
of peacocks, siege of herons, build
ing of rocks, brood of grouse, stand
of plover, watch of nightingales, a
of cloughs, herd or bunch
of cattle, flock of geese, a bevy of
quails, a cast of hawks, swarm of
bees, a school of whales, shoal of her
rings, herd of swine, skull; Of foxes,
a pack of wolves, a drove of oxen,
sounder of hogs, troop of monkeys,
a pride oflions, sleuth of bears, gang
of elk.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-14
A Peculiar Exnericnce.

by the way" remarked the returned
giobe-trotter, cbeerily; II had q rather
peculiar experience while in Egypt.
After toiling YEARLY up to the apex of
the largest pyramid, came face to face
with man who had climbed up from
the opposite side. OF course we became
quite friendly and exchanged conf
dences; and, imagine my surprise at
discovering that this lone stranger,
whom l had met for the first time on the
summit of an Egyptian pyramid, bore
the same name, letter for letter, as my
self"
at was indeed surprising" replied
the casual acquaintance, to whom the
traveller was relating the "reminiscences
by the by, pardon me for asking your
name? We have never been introduced,
you know"
my name," returned the globe-trot'
ter, sis John Smith"--Puck.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-14
THE RETIRED BURGLAR.
A Bricf,and Quiet Chapter from tn,
Story of His Varied Life.

story of His Varied Life.
81 don't think 1 was ever much
scared" said retired burglar, accord
ing to the Norfolk Sun, "but 1 have
been as much scared by slight, little
things, that were of no real account as
by anything else. For instance, by the
scratching of rat, starting up sudden
ly and running around in the wall. ]
was never more disturbed than was
once by the absolute stiffness of a room
that was in. 1t was dead and oppres-
sive; and couldn't account for it.
81 swung my lamp around and saw
the usual things that you might expect
to see in such room-it was dining
room-including clock on the mantel.
1t was a pendulum clock, one of the
kind that has little clear space in the
lower part of the glass front, through
which you can see the pendulum as it
swings back and forth. The lamp
simply swept across the face of the
clock, as it swung around, and an in.
slant later realized that had seen no
pendulum swinging back and forth be-
hind that clear space. 1t wastn't swing
ing. The clock had stopped.
II set my lamp on the shelf, and
opened the door of the clock and started
up the pendulum, and then heard the
regular ticking of the clock. And that
was all wanted. But what relief it
was to hear il. could sort the spoons
now with a cheerful spirit"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-14
STATES WITH INDIAN NAMES.
Seventeen of the FOrty-Fiye Given
Aboriginal Applications.

Seventeen of the FOrty-Fiye Given
Aboriginal Applications.
Our state got its name before the rev.
olution, or it would have been named
Oglethorpe, says the Atlanta Constitu-
ton. After the revolution was over
and peace was made, it was proposed
to change its name, but it did not carry.
Several of the states had been named
for kings and queens, and they were
not changed. Since then most of the
new states have been named for Indian
tribes, and that is about all the poor
Indian got as he moved toward the set
ting sun. He left his name behind him.
Seventeen of the new states have Indian
names, and it is a curious fact that only
one state bears the name of any great
man of our country, and that is the state
of Washington. One other state chose
the name of Franklin, and kept it for
some time, but for some reason it did
not stick, and was changed to Tennes-
see. But the great man has "a counties
named for him in "a different states. l
don't see why some of the new states
that came in after the revolution were
not named for Adams and Jefferson
and Monroe and Madison and Patrick
Henry and other fathers of liberty. But
I suppose that even these great men had
their enemies in congress, and they COM
promised on the Indians. Partisan poll
tics had much to do with it.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-14
"SWEETEST OF THE SWEET"
How n Gallant Ken tuckian Filled Out
Check for His Wife.


Check for His Wife.
Framed and hung up in the Agricul-
tural bank. Of Paris, KY, is a check
which wasmade payable to Sweetest Of
the Sweet" and so Endorsed, says the
Chicago Chronicle. President McClue, Of
the bank, tells the story of the check as
follows:
"One Of our depositors recently gave
his wife a check for ten dollars, the
check being regularly filled out and du-
ly signed, except that it was payable to
Sweetest Of the Sweet When the lady
presented the check for payment in
nocently inquired:
"'Who is this Sweetest of the
Sweet?"'
"'Why, it's me- she replied.
81 told her to indorse the check, which
she did and handed it back.
"'But, madam said, you must in
dorse it just as drawn, to the Sweetest
of the Sweet
"She snatched up the pen and wrote
the words below the name and I paid
the money"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-14
An appeal for the Elephant.

Monsieur Foa, French explorer Of
Africa, has recently made strong APP
peal for the protection of the elephants
remaining on that continent. He de-
clares that the great beasts should be
preserved not merely as curiosities, but
as animals which might become very
useful under domestication. Formerly,
as he points out, elephants were do
mesticated in Africa, and he believes
the same thing could be done again to-
day, and that it would well pay to do it.
But unless protected against slaughter
the elephantwill have disappeared from
Africa before civilization has reached
the heart of the dark continent
Youths Companion.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-14
a GROWING CITY.
V1adisvOstocls VIII Soon BE Famous
rs a Railroad, Terminus.

as "a Railroad terminus.
Open your atlas at the map of Asia
and look for the city with the long name
of Vladfsvostock, on the eastern coast,
north of Japan, says the Chicago Re-
cord. A few years ago this was only a
little barren struggling town of a few
thousand inhabitants, most of whom
were Chinese fishermen, who lived in
the deepest poverty. Now it is rapid
ly growing city of more than 10000 in
habitants, and it will soon become one
of the great ports and naval stations of
the world. Last week the cornerstone
Of the new Russian public works was
laid with great ceremony.
The Importance of Vladisvostock lies
in the fact that it is the terminus of the
Trans-Siberian railroad, which runs
from Russia, a distance of over 5000
miles, across the barren stretches of ST.
IBERIA. When completed it will have cost
over $175, 100000, making it one of the
greatest business enterprises of mod
ern times. This railroad will give
Russia great port on the Pacific ocean
and enable her to develop the rich coal
and iron mines of her vast territory,
all Of which will add to the Importance
of the new city. Vladisvostock is also
well located for fortress, and it is ex-
pected that Russia will arm it and make
it base of supplies for her ships. Two
months every year its harbor is frozen
over, but the Russian government keeps
a channel plowed through the ice with a
great ice crusher of American inven-
finn
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-14
New system of OIL Lighting.

Experiments are being tried with a
system of oil lighting that suggests the
use of the student lamp on large scale.
There is central reservoir and small
pipes through which the oil is fed to
the burners, drop by drop. There is
an automatic system of cut-offs that
prevent any waste or leakage and in.
sure a steady and continuous supply
whether there are many burners or few
1t seems that the only inconvenience
to this system is that all of the pipe.
must be of the same level in order tc
avoid the leak that would be inevitable
were the oil to accumulate in perpen
dicular tubes.-N. Y. Ledger.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-14
A HISTORIC STONE.
How the City Has Grown Around an
Old Mile Post

OAu Mic
a landmark in the shape of an old
milestone stands on the triangular
piece of ground at the juncture of Sus-
quehanna and Germantown avenues
and Sixth street, on which is cut 40
miles to p" The stone, says the Phil
adelphia Bulletin, which is of granite,
is about 30 inches high, inches thick
and IL inches in width. 1t has not suf-
fered from the ravages of age, but bears
in several places the result of vandal-
ism, although it is guarded by two
brass cannon, a metal dog, and over it
floating from flagstaff is ''Old Glory"
The guardians are the property of Gen.
d. B. Birney post 63, G. A. r., the COM
rades of which keep the triangular
piece of ground in a slightly and good
condition. The stone has been there
for many years, how long no person re,
siding in the neighborhood can say
while one man says that it has been
there more than half century.
1t is evident that it was erected when
Philadelphia was not of such an eX-
tensive area as at present, and was
placed there to direct persons com
ing in from the country and show them
that they had only two miles further
to travel before reaching Market street.
The stone may have been there for
over two centuries, as in 1852 the boun-
daries of the city were declared to be
Vine street and Cedar street to the
north and south and the Delaware and
Schuylkill rivers to the east and west
In 1853 the number of houses was onss
$500 and the population about $4,000
In 1904 the city was divided into ter
wards, which division continued up tt
1900, and then the city did not reacl
much further south than Spring Gar
den street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-14
Aged Black Oak Tree.

A correspondent writing from Jewett
City, Conn, describes an immense
black oak tree in the town of Lisbon
which measures 221s feet in circum
ference one foot from the ground. II
think" he says, ''the tree must be more
than 500 years old-perhapsm much more
My father, who would be liz years old
were he living, has often said to me
that its immense size attracted his at.
tention when boy-more than 100
years ago. 1t certainly carries us bach
to the discovery of America by Column
bus, if not two or three centuries bach
of that."-Norwich Bulletin.