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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26
ENGAGEMENT RINGS.
Rubies Are Taking the Place of Diamond
as "the Correct Thing"

Rubies Are Taking the Place of Diamonds
as "the Correct Thing"
The most correct engagement ring to
give the dearest girl in the world IS nc
longer \ diamond solitaire but a ruby.
This will be unwelcome news for the
,impecunious bridegroom, but the Jew
elers declare it is fact.
Theruby is supposed to be or all stones
the most lucky-a pretty legend con-
nected with the gem is that Noah was
supposed to have had ruby of marvel
Gus hrilliancy in the ark, and that the
roseate light which it emitted was sufi-
cient to illuminate the wonderful boat
until nll danger was past.
Many of the oldest betrothal rings
were set with rubies, these stones be-
ing the acknowledged love token of
long ago.
And, speaking of ancient love tokens,
the British museum contains love let
ter which was written $500 years ago.
This is no doubt the oldest love letter in
existence, and it is also the most sub
stantial, as it was written on a brick
The letter was a proposal of marriage
for the hand of an Egyptian princess
n. Y. journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26

of life and blood. Her head is placed OF
her shoulders after the manner of
Venus of Milo. There are no protrud-
ing bones, no wrinkles. no hollows, but
neither is there any supertluous fat
ness. The whole is a beautiful poem of
form.
The exercise to which Natalie owes
81 much of her charm is one which has
been practiced by women of tae
poorer classes in many countries. from
the earliest ages. Rachel, it may he re-
membered, met Jacob when she YVES
going to the well with her pitcher. The
women of oriental countries. of Greece
and of Italy have always been accus-
toned to carry pitchers and other bur-
dens on their heads. They have little
ilea of identifying themselves when
they do this, but, nevertheless, they are
doing so.
The American woman who worries
about the shape of her neck probably
never thinks that its defects are due to
lack of proper exercise tending to espe-
cially strengthen this part, She may
be able. suggests the New York Jour
nal, to profit by the example of the
queen of Servia.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26
How to Clean GoatskIn Rugs.

There are two methods of cleansing
white goatskin rugs. If not very much
soiled, wet a soft cloth with naphtha
and rub the hair vigorously, doing a
small portion at time; then hang the
rug upon the line in the open air that
the odor may disappear. Do this work
in the daylight and have no fire in the
room while using the naphtha. If it is
necessary to wash the rug choose a
cool, windy day for the purpose. Throw
half q pint of household ammonia into
a tub containing about four gallons of
water. Place the rug in the tub and
allow it to remain there about 30 min
utes; shake thoroughly in the water,
rinse carefully in lukewarm water, and
hang it in the shade in the open air.
When dry it will be found very stiff,
but may be softened by hard rubbing
and combing with the fingers.-Chi-
cago Tribune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26
REMARKABLE BElNG.
Millie Christine, tle Wonderful Caro!in:
TW.a, in Boston.

Miliie Christine, ths Wonderful Carolina
Tw:a, in Eostcn.
DIR. G. p. Thayer, dean OF Tufts col
lege, and many other prominent physi.
clans and surgeons, who have VISITED.
Mile Christine, the Carolina twin.
willingly and unhestatingly give testi-
mony Fouching for the genuineHess q
this remarkable and interesting WON.
an All the afternoon and even;nc
crowds of people attended the reccp
tons, ard a great number express
themselves as being thoroughly salts.
fed that she is everything that she is
represented to be.
a woman who is more than one, anG
yet not two. The bond Of union, which is
just above the bones of the spine, is
chiefly cartilaginous, but the spincs are
so closely approXimated that there is
an osscous union between them. Born
Lack to back, their natural desire tc
work straightforward has twisted
them to their present position. Each
can pursue separate lines of thought
and conversation independent of the
other. From habit their appettes cal
for food and drink at the same time
All the ills of the flesh are not, how
ever, necessarily theirs in common, foi
one may have the toothache and the
other be free from any ache. Touch
ing them on any extreme of the body
except the heads, both in common are
conscious of the touch. AS children
they used to have little struggles and
quarrels for supremacy, but, as they
could not get away from each other.
they early concluded that the best way
to get along in their novel path of life
was to yield to each other.
The present happiness and affection
for each other is an example for couples
who are yoked together in marital
bonds. There has been no similar case
reported reaching adult life.-Boston
Herald
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26
QUEEN NATALIE'S NECK.
Its Beauty and Symmetry Is the Talk Of
All Europe.

ITS Beauty and Symmetry Is the Talk OF
All Europe.
The most beautiful queen of Europe
is Natalie of Servia, and her greatest
beauty is her neck. The world has just
been let into THE secret of the method
which has largely enabled her to de-
velop this charming feature.
The queen takes frequent and regular
exercise with heavy pitcher on her
head. The result of this is to straight
en- and strengthen the neck ard to give
it the form which the highest standard
of female beauty requires. Not only
does the exercise add to present beauty,
but it arrests the ravages which time
makes more quickly in the female neck
than in any other place.
Natalie is a woman whose career
has perhaps been more exciting and pic
turesque than that Of any living oc-
cupant OF European throne. Her
beauty is of an order that is in keeping
with the vigor of Sher character.
Neither amiability nor feminine gentle
ness enters into the latter to a notice.
able degree.
Natalie is now living in the dignity
proper to the rank of a queen-dowager,
while her husband has a pension, but is
not allowed to enter his own country.
He spends his money as soon as he gets
it in drink and riotous living. The rest
of the quarter he lives by begging. bor-
rowing, sponging and playing cards.
The queen, on the other hand, engages
in the much more laudable and whole
some employment of preserving her
neck and shoulders.
If you could obtain admission to the
grounds of the queens residence near
Belgrade, at about eight o'clock in tn.
morning, you would see her majesty
taking a brisk walk, with her pitcher on
her shapely head. She is accompanied
by dame d'honneur. who is not herself
an expert in the art of pitcher carrying.
Queen Natalie has very abundant
black hair and rich coloring. She is
very finely developed woman. Her fig
ure is very strong and erect and her car
riage is perfect. for her favorite exer-
else tends to develop the latter quality
as we'll as TO beautify the neck and Shout
ders. These are adorable and beyond
all criticism. She takes care to dress
in a way to show these to the best ad-
vantage.
From chin to bust Queen Natale's
flesh has the firmncss of marble; Al
though, unlike that substance, it is full
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26

had relieved from suffering, and before
her was younger woman.
The elder woman turned over the
leaves and read: Il was sorely afflicted
with chronic Inflammation of the womb
and now L am we'll" Turning over
another page, she read:
''They said 1 was consumptive and
sent me away; but you opened my eyes
to the truth, and through you l am
we'll"
Another page, and;
Your remedy came to me with hope,
then the truth dawned upo me. You
saved my life, and l bless you contin-
ually."
Then the book was closed and
placed in the hands of the younger
woman.
"These are the records of my victo-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26
HANDY WINDOW SEAT.

Easily Made by Amateur Carpenters and
Upholsterers.
A convenient window seat that may
be used as shoebox or without the
pockets is an excellent place to keep
the separate waists which now abound,
either shirt waists or silk stuff ones.
1t can be made by the home carpenter if
she have any ingenuity and two or three
tools.
A box of the right length and width
10 fit in a desired place can be got ct
'he grocer's, and with a saw and screw
driver cover can be made and put on
with hinges. Then board to be screwed
on for back to the seat can be shaped
quite easily by almost anyone, but the
corner carpenter is always ready to as
sist at small expense.
When the box is ready the cushioned
seat is first made by putting hair or
excelsior OF the cover and second
lowering of denim with a valance of the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26


tended over number of years in assist
ing her mother to carry on the volumi-
nous correspondence incident to herper-
sonal treatment of SO many cases of
female ills. The good work has been
carried on to 4 greater extent than ever,
and this can be fully appreciated when
our readers will realize that Mrs. Pink
ham receives letters from, and extends
her advice to, something over one hum
dred thousand women per year, and she
urges women to accept her advice in
the same friendly spirit in which it is
offered; for not only is it her desire to
be of as great service to her suffering
sisters as possible, but also to merit the
great confidence placed in her by her
mother when she was left in charge Of
that great woman most cherished life
work.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26
A WINDOW SEAT.

same to cover the rest of the box. Green
denim has cool and pleasing effect, or
any shade that will harmonic with the
room where the seat will be used.
If it is desired to tuft the seat as an
additional finish, this may be done
with denim buttons to match in color
and fastening them through the cover
by passing the upholsterer's thread
through holes bored in the top board.
AN effective combination is blue denim
upholstered with white buttons.-N.
Tirnns
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26
Reading For the Winter Evenings,

The following list of books and MANY
others not herein named have been
placed in the Office of the MIDLAND
JOURNAL for free distribution OH the fol-
lowing conditions Any person desiring
to read those books, the most of which
contain very valuable information OH
financial and other economic questions
now agitating the public mind, can have
the use of them, to be read and returned
within reasonable time. The majority
of them may readily be gone through in
week If the reader is sufficiently inter
ested to desire to gain information or
master the subject treated. Two or three
weeks at most ought to be sufficient time
to master the subject treated i'll one book
Hand Book of Money
Honest Money and Sound Sense or Sound
Money" and Nonsense.
The Free Independent Coinage of Silver by the
United States.
Pointers-A History of Republican Finance.
The White Slave or Cross ofGold. (Romance)
Remedy for the Panic
New York National Bank Presidents Conspirac,
or the History of the Panic of1s93.
Garden OF Eden. (Romance.l
The Shadow on the Land.
The Modern Banker (Romance.)
The Pullman Strike.
The Philosophy of Price.
Human Aptitude.
Peoples Party Campaign Book-Watson. Con-
tains much information.
Dangerline Reached
The Effects of the Gold Standard.
Railway Problems.
story from Pullman (Romance)
Jauson Edwards. (Romapce.)
An Ounce of Prevention.
The Rights of Labor.
Shy locks Daughter. (Romance)
Money Found.
The Money Question.
Patriots of America.
Condition of the American Farmer.
Cumulative Taxation,
The Currency Problem.
Breed of Barren Metal.
Man or Dollar-Which?
Citizens Money.
Congressman Swanson. (Novel.)
Money of the Constitution.
A. P. A. Inquiry into the object.
Reasons for Pardonng AGarchists.-Altgeld.
Agricultural Depression PETER.
Relation of Money to Bank Credits.
How We Can All Get Rich.
The Religion OF Liberty.
Coxeys Non-Interest Bond and Good Roads Plan
of Finance.
Money. Senator John P. Jones.
Proportional Representation.
Direct Taxation of Land Values.
Financial Science.
Shylock.
The Talmud-Jew.
Anarchists of Wealth.
Government Ownership of Railroads.
The Financial Problem.
The Bank of Venice.
Sub Treasury System-FarmersA Alliance.
Pacific Railroads.
Dealing in Options and Futures.
Honest and Dishonest Money.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26
New Conce:t In Umbrellas.

Jewels in umbrella handles is new
conceit. 1t is considered extremely up
to-date to have precious stones set into
your parasol stick or umbrella handle.
and to cause them to be arranged in all
kinds of beautiful designs. When
lady is tired of ring. all she has to do
is to go to her jeweler and commission
him TO transfer the stones to the UNI
hrelIa handle
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26

why don't you get job of work 2"
asked the purse-proud plutocrat. 81
don't care to contribute to such Il great.
husky, healthy fellow as you are. Now.
if you were paralyzed, for instance"
Me friend" interrupted Dismal Daw-
son, "if you want to help Il paralyzcd
man there amt wilmer soul on earth
than me to git that way."-Indianap-
oils Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26
wouldn't Suit the Furniture.

Doctor-No wonder you are sick
Open the blinds and let the sunshine
into your room.
Fair Patient-Mercy! 1t wouldn't
harmonic with this expensive furni-
ture. Sunshine is disgustingly cheap
n. Y. Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26

1fyouare worked out" if weak,
nervous, run down or you feel
out of sorts" or if you want to
avoid the ills, weakness and ex-
haustion, so sure to come, don't
delay. Get this grand restorcr of
health and strength, DR.. Greene's
Nervura blood and nerve remedy,
at once, and it will make you we'll.
DR.. Grcene's Cathartic Pills acs
in perfect harmony with the Nerv-
ura, producing regular, natural and
healthy action of the liver and
bowels. DR.. Greene, of s. West
I4th ST., New York City, who is our
mostsuccessful specialist in curing
all forms of nervous and chronic
diseases, can be consulted without
charge in regard to any case, per-
sonallv or BY letter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26
Tho Resurrection.

Tourist (viewing the debris after the
2yclone)-This is sad scene! Boom
oFolis is no more! Its citizens are
Prominent Citizen emerging from
cyclone piD-Slightly distigured, but
still in the ring! Say, ifyou're looking
Scr bargains in corner lots Bay
City Chat.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26

Husband-I don't understand why it
should always take you two days to
make your purchases.
Wife-Simple enough, my dear.
must have one day in which to buy
things and the next day in which to ex-
change them.-Fliegende Batter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26

First Student-What makes you look
50 melancholy?
Second STUDENT have been fooled.
| asked my father to send me GO marks
20 Pay my tailor, and u few days later
received-the receipted tailors bill!
-Fliegende Blatter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26
"ALL WORKED OUT"
An instructive Lesson in the Death Roll
Of Our Great Men.
DR.. Greene's Nervura a Protection Against
Premature Death. Value of Vigorous
Nerves and Pure Blood

In the death of great and gifted
men and women, who have filled
the public mind and who are held
in tender and fearful remem-
brances, how many have gone be-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26

to you my life
work for the ply
steal salvation of
women. Carry the
good work for
ward"
The elder wo-
man was Lydia E.
Pin k h a m. The
younger was her
d a Il G h ter, Mrs.
Charles H. Pink
ham, the one wo-
man fully equip
ped by nature, ed
ucation and exper-
fence to carry out
the requirements
of this noble leg
acy, her expert
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26

Confidential Boarder-What makes
Scratchly so particular to-day? He's
sent his steak back three timts.
Landlady-He paid his beard yester-
lay, first time in three months.-De-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26

Mrs. Hyhorse-Sir, my opinion of you
s contemptible!
Mr.. Hyhorse-I never knew an opinion
u yours that was not contemptible.-
Washington Times.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26

Warden-Sentenced? IIow's that? |
bought that your lawyer was going to
lsk for more time.
Corkcy-He did, and got two years.
Town Topics.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26
1t Looked That Way.

Keedick noticing a friend as he
passes out of the restauranD = Got
aash, have you, Fosdick? That's what
I had.
Fosdicl (grimly) - thought some
me had had it.-Up-to-Date.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26
Distinctive Facts Wanted.

Mrs. Mover-What! Don't you re-
member Blank street? Why, we went
there two or three times to look for a
house.
Mr.. Mover-IIuh! Name some street
we haven't been to looking for houses
and perhaps I'll remember it.-N. Y.
Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26

Ie-l never smoke cigarette with
ut thinking what fool | am.
She-l didn't know before that there
vas any virtue in cigarettes at ALL
odds and Ends,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26

Maud-lle's dead in love with Miss
'asse. It's a case of love at first sight.
Mabel-lie must be near-s.ghted.-
BROOKLYN Life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26
Quite Natural.

Mrs. Riosity-Do you krow those two
children, EbencZer and Florence. next
door?
Mrs. c. Coast-Ch. yes, Ebb and Flow
have been running in and cut of here for
some time.-Washingt Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26
IN ORDER THAT A LIES WORK MAY
Be PERPETUATED.
How Lydia E. Pinkham Arranged that the Great
Work Which She Had Commenced Should Be
Carried On After She Had Been Called to Her
Reward.

rles over women's Diseases" said the
elder to the younger woman, 'they give
the history of each case and how it was
treated.
. l am growing old, and some day I
must give up the effort, and beoueath
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26

Young Lady Ito young man who has
issed hcr)-That's very singular, sir!
Young Man-Ah, we'll allow me to
uake it plural.-Up-to-D Date.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26

10 give cheap white lace the yellow
ish tinge beloved of artists, steep it for
few minutes in weak tea.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26

the hotel homelike ."

Was the hotel homelike?"
Very. My husband and 1 had the
greatest difficulty in treating each 9th.
er with common courtesy while we were
there. "--Detro:t Tribune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26

Trains leave Oxford for Philadelphia at 25
=. m. and 2 90 p. M. Market train leaves
aowlandville Tuesdays and Fridays at s.52;
Liberty Grove 9.O7; Colora GIG; Rising Sun, 926;
Sylmar, 933; Nottingham. 40; Oxford 1000 a. M.
arriving at South St. 2.53 p. m.
Sunday train leaves Oxford at 90 arriving in
Philadelphia at 9.2l a. M; and 6.lU arriving in
Philadelphia at s.I6 p. m.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26

the nerves and purify and enrich
the blood when both become
weakened, and to prevent, if taken
in time, such relapse of physical
force. He succeeded to such an
extent that DR.. Greene's Nervura
blood andnerveremedyha has gained
a worldwide reputation through
its wonderful cures and the bene-
fits it has conferred on the thou
sands who have used it. In his
study of this subject he has also
become the leading authority on
blood and nervous ailments, and
SO is sought as physician by peo-
pie everywhere. He charges no
fee for his opinion, and can con-
sequently be consulted, free of
I@ charge, by letter or
ilESl in Derson
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26

Robbed the landlady of the board
ing-house where he had lived for
years?"
YES. Stole 5000 in money and ran
away"
''He was most ungrateful thief"
Il don't know. The other boardc"s
said it was simply a case of tit for tat.
She cooked his hash and he hooked her
cash. ''-Chicago Tribune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26

Young Archey-Aw, no. l don't like
to see man too stout, but these spindle.
shanked dudes disgust
Miss Freshly-Yes? Excuse me, Mr..
Archey. but stray arrow has passed
through the calf of one of your legs
Bay City Chat.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26
LEAVE GOING SOUTH

Additional traius leave Broad st. for Oxford Ii 10
a. m., SO and 6. 10 p. M. Wednesdays and Satur-
days only, l.43; Sunday only. 755a. M, 7O1 p.
]. B. HUTCHINSON, J.R.WOOD
Gent Manager. Gen I'dSs'r. Agent.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26
The Benefit.

Algernon-For a long time was in
doubt whether to kiss Miss Maude or
not
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26
PHILADELPHIA, WHINING
e. TON Il BALTIMORE R,R.
LEAVE GOING NORTH.

CENTRAL DIVISION.
On and after November 18th, 1886, trains will
run follows:
LEkYE6OING NORTH
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26

Alfred-Well, what did you do?
Algernon-Gave her the benefit of the
doubt.-Washingso Times.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26
women's Cause and Progress.
Advanced Thought and Research.

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late copy will be- mailed receipt of ten cents.
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twenty-five cents Address Arena Publishing
Company, Copey Square, Boston, Mass tebl9
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-02-26

There are 635,013,559,6OO different
whist hands in pack of cards.
Statisticians agree that the population
of the world averages 100 women TO
every 100 men. ,.. ......- (