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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01
BUSTING FURNITURE.
Feather Busters Should Not De Used,
Because There Arc other and
Far Better Ways.

Dust is always grief of mind to the
careful housewife, who, like the virtu-
Gus woman of holy writ, looketh well
to the ways Of her household.
1t hath all sea:ons for its own, and
the only way to conquer it is to pursue
it steadily. A feather buster is an
abomination except for the tops of pic
lures, etc, since it only stirs up the dust
from one spot in order to allow it to set
tie on another, while wipng with a
damp cloth, which in any but judicious
hands is apt to be wet one, is too apt
to smear the furniture. All furniture
should be busted regularly, with due
regard to the corners, where most OF
the dust accumulates.
The best thing for carved furniture
is a soft, thick paint brush, which will
get into all the interstices of the Pat
tern. When these are clogged take an
other brush, wet with kerosene oil, TO
clean them out. After usiEg the oil
rub dry with q soft cloth. Flannelette
makes the best dust clothes, and
squares of it are now sold ready
hemmed for the purpose in our large
stores.
For h;ghly-polished surfaces use
channels skin. Ard be sure to keep your
channels clean. 1t can be washed with
very little trouble, only be sure TO hang
it up carefully to dry, wringing well,
and then pulling into shape. The bam-
boo beaten is the best thing for rugs
and porteres, but it is useless to beat
upholstered furniture. A stiff whisk
should be used, and ali crevices should
be well brushed out and the lint and
dust brushed off after this is done. 1t
is wonderful how much dust a tufted
chair can hold-no wonder maid and
mistress alike wonder where the dust
comes from, for summer, winter,
whether it blows in at the open window
or Sits up through furnace flues; like
the grass of the poem, it comes creep
ing everywhere" and finds a Judgement
in every inch of space exposed.
Now that bookcases with glass doors
are no longer fashionable, books are
usually open to the dust, and need sys-
tematic and careful attention to pre-
serve them from damage. They should
be taken from the shelves at least once
or twice month, and wiped with soft,
dry cloth, which should lie shaken out
Of the window repeatedly during the
work of busting. Remember always
that in brushing dust from an object
you scatter it, but wiping it off with a
cloth you gather it up and remove it al
together.-Chicago Times-Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01
A GOOD TELEPHONE.
But the Happy Bride and Groom FIapr
PLY Were Unconscious of Its
Talking Qualities.

1t was before the order was issued
closing the navy yard ovisitors that two
officers who were in the gun shop met
with an odd surprise. They were talk
ing over some technicalities of warfare,
and paused to lean against the muzzle
of one of the steel murder monsters
which awaited final touches of the me-
chanic's skill. Into the midst of their
conversation foatcd the strange in
quiry:
Does 90 love ums?"
And the response came in a higher
but just as tender key:
"Yumps. And does 90 love uzzins?"
The unintending auditors gazed
about in startled inquiry. Only the sub
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01
HUMOROUS.

"Oh, Bridget! told you to notice
when the apples boiled over" Sure, |
did, mum. TWAS quarter-past ll."-Tit-
Bits.
"Ah!" sighed the sad-faced man at
the poker table, as his last chip disap-
peared, ''if we could see ourselves as
others see us!"-Boston Transcript.
"Of course" observed the thin wheel
man, water won't run uphill" WELL"
| replied the fat wheelman, who was still
putting and blowing, IL don't blame it,"
Puck.
Citizen--Unless my eyes deceive me.
you are the party gave ten cents to
yesterday" Beggar-"l am, sir. Did
you think dime would make new
man of me ?"-Truth.
Time-Saving Scheme.-"No," he said,
II don't care for poetry. Fact is,
haven't time to read much of anything."
Why" she said, sweetly, don't you try
to learn to roll your cigarettes with one
hand ?"-Chicago Evening News.
The human machine starts but once
going longest and most regularly by using
little pills for constipation and all stom
ach and liver troubles. Eli T. Reynolds
Mistress-"I saw two policemen sit
ting in the kitchen with you last night.
Bridget" Bridget-"Well, ma am, yez
wouldn't hov an unmarried lady be sit
tin alone with only wan policeman,
would yez? The other wan wuz a chap
eron."-Puek.
Game.-"ls football game?" asked
the foreigner. Dunno" was the reply;
but foot-ballers are. When a man
breaks both legs and dislocates his
spine, and then won't go off the field I'M
til the play is over, you bet he's game"
-Pick-Me-Up.
1t Would Be Costly.-He watched the
pompous man getting measured for q
suit of clothes. ITS an excellent
thing" he said, at last, that a mans
egotism is not inclEded in his measure
ments, or some people would go broke
paying for one suit."-Chicago Post.
A Portent.--"Do you think" said the
man who is slightly superstitious, that
comet presages danger?" "Wel."
replied Mr.. Meektop, with the delibera-
ton of man who is accustomed to
think many times before he speaks, ''it
does if l stay out late enough to see it,"
The Cuban question and political issues
sink into insignifcance with the man who
suffers from piles. What he most desires.
is relief. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
cures piles. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01
Odd Way to Cross rivers.

Russian Don Cossacls regiments are
being drilled in crossing rivers on a
novel sort of improvised bridge. Seven
or eight lances are passed between the
handles and tops of n dozen cooking
kettles and are held firmly in place by
the handles, and are besides tied togeth-
or by forage ropes. a dozen bundles of
these lances fastened together form one
section of raft or floating bridge,
which it has been found will support
half ton of weight. A section can be
put together in 25 minutes.-Chicago
Tribune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01
THE DREADED CONSUMPTION
T. A. SLoCUM, M. c., THE GREAT CHEMIST
AND SCIENTIST. WILL SEND FREE, TO
THE AFFLICTED, THREE BOTTLES
oFHls LYDIscovEREDREM-

AND SCIENTIST, WILL SEND FREE, TO
THE AFFLICTED, THREE BOTTLES
OF HIS NEWLY DlscovEREDREM
EDIEs TO CURE CONSUMPTION
AND ALL LUNG TROUBLES.
Nothing could be fairer more philan.
thropic or carry more joy to the afflicted,
than the offer of T. A. Slocum, M. c., of
1888 Pearl street, New York City.
Confident that he has discovered an alb
solute cure for consumption and all pull.
monary complaints, and to make itsgreat
merits known, he will send, free, three
bottles of medicine, to any reader of The
Midland Journal who is suffering from
chest, bronchial, throat and lung troubles
or consumption.
|. Already this "new scientific course of
medicine" has permanently cured thou
sands of apparently hopeless cases.
The Doctor considers it his religious
duty-a duty which he owes to humanity
to donate his infallible cure.
Offered freely is enough to commend it,
and more so is the perfect confidence of
the great chemist making the proposition.
He has proved the dreaded consumption
to be durable disease beyond any doubt,
There will be no mistake in sending
the mistake will be in overlooking the
generous invitation. He has on file in his
American and European laboratories tes-
tlmonials of experience from those cured,
in all parts of the world.
Don't delay until it is too late. Address
7. A. Slocum M. c., 9S Pine street, New
York. and when writing the Doctor, please
give express and post Office address, and
mention reading this article in The Mid
land Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01
simple Test for Ecrs.

A fresh egg is known by the dull APP
pearance of its shell; bad egg looks
glossy. Drop an egg into water; if it
sinks quickly and remains at the bot
tom it is probably fresh, but if it stands
on end it is doubtful and if it floats it
is quite bad. The light test is applied
by placing the egg on end in front of
n paper tube and holding it up to cam
die. If, on looking through il, the yolll
appears round and the white surround
ing it is clear, the chances are that the
egg is fresh.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01

with pipes or jabots at discretion. The
cornices of light pine are covered with
cloth-lincd paper, and are given touch
of ornamentation by the use of ruching
similar to that trimming the vallances.
Long curtains of Singapore lattice, Cal
cutta net or colonial muslin are hung
on light rods inside the corniees, and
may be drawn aside without interior
ing with the draped effect. These win
dow and door headings are easily kept
clean, and may remain in place when
the lower curtains or portieres are re-
moved for the summer.
Why the ingenious idea has not &C.
CURED to anyone before, in view of the
recurring difficulty of obtaining fab
rics which go with wall papers. is a
matter to be wondered at, but its SIM
plicty and appropriateness are sure to
make it popular, now that it has been
discovered and put in practicable shape.
IN. Y. Tribune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01
A Wonderful Dlscoyerx.

The last quarter of century records
many wonderful discoveries in medicine
but none that have accomplished more for
humanity than that sterling old household
remedy, Browns Iron Bitters. 1t seems TO
and neither man, woman or child can take
il without deriving the greatest benefit.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01
Everybody Saws So,

Cascarcts Candy Catlartic, the most wo,
ierful medical discov cry of the age, p ca
mt and refreshing to the taste. act geutl
and positively on Kidneys. liver and bowels
'lcansing the entire system. dispcl cold
cure eaiaclr. 'cvcr. halitual constipation
and biIionsnres. Please buy and Try BIO
oi 9. G.. G. to-day; 10, ~. 20 cents. Sold AL,
guaranteed to cure by all druggists
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01

S. f. Parker. Sharon, Wis, writes:-''I
have tried DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
for itching piles and it always stops them
in two minutes. l consider DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve the greatest pile cure
or ris ket " Eli 7. Reynolds
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01

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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01

Tommy-Pa, what is horse sense?'
Mr.. Callipers-It consists in know
ing when to say neigh, my son.-N. y.
journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01

"Juddocks is an exceedingly kind
hearted man."
Eyes, indeed. He had his dogs tail
docked the other day for fear he might
step on it some day."-N. Y. journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01
French Doctors Cut or.

One OF the provisions of the French
code forbids doctor to inherit prop
tr'J left him by deceased patient.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01

Parke-My wife's relatives have been
visiting her for the past week.
Lane-How do you like them?
Parke-I haven't met them yet.-N.
Y. Truth.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01

He-She is all the world to me.
She-You must have felt, last night,
as if you had the world on your Shout
ders.-Yonkers Statesman.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01
Where kissing II Unknown.

Kissing is unknown to the Australian
ahorigines, the Morris, Papu1ns and Es-
kimos.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01
pon,t Neglect Your Liver.

liver troubles quickly result in serious
'Piieations, and the man who neglects his
r has little regard for health. A bottle
iTnwns' Iron Btters taken now and then
i keep the liver in perfect order. If IT,
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01

When bilious or costive, eat a Cascaret,
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01

Just try Ioc box of Cascarets, The
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01

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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01

The Cuban question and political issues
sink into insignifcance with the man who
suffers from piles. What he most desires.
is relief. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
cures piles Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-07-01

The human machine starts but once
and stops but once. You can keep it
going longest and most regularly by using
DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills for constipation and all stom-
ach and liver troubles. Eli T. Reynolds
Evening star., 1898-08-27

kind called double deckers, with seats on
the of as well as below. The rates are
very cheap, being cents in this money,
or about is cents American. The pretty
conductors wear sailor hats, and over their
dark dresses white aprons, in the pockets
of which they put their money and tickets.
There are similar conductors On the tram
ways Of Iquique. While riding upon the
cars there 1 noticed that men inspectors
often came in and counted the passengers
knocking down fares, and 1 was told
these inspectors "Judases."
American Commerce in Chile.
The foreign commerce of this Country
annually amounts to from one hundred
millions TO one hundred and twenty-five
millions of gold dollars a year. and of this
our exports and imports do rot often often
exceed five million dollars. Within the
past few years our trade has been steadily
increasing, and today we are sending many
different kinds of machinery. cotton goods,
lard, kerosene, railroad locomotives and
small amounts of hundreds of other things
TO Chile Quite lot of our agricultural
machinery has been intro IL 3ed. The most
of the Chilean newspapers are now printed
from American type on paper from the
United States, and l see from the trade
mark that the stamps end postal cards are
made by an American bank note company.
Nearly all the flour bags of Chile are made
from cotton manufactured in New Eng
land. L see about here steel wind mills
Evening star., 1898-08-27

You pass book stores which keep only
English books There are scores of Eng
hshmen on the streets, and you see many
pretty English and German girls shopping
in the stores. The improvements are more
like these of one of our cities than those of
6 South American town. The stores have
plate glass windows, and the goods are as
well displayed as in New York or Chicago.
The streets are paved with Belgian blocks,
and there are drays, cabs and carriages
moving along them Here and there you
zee vegetable peddler or baker with his
stock In panniers on the sides of a mule,
but the most OF the trading and freighting
is done with carts. Valparaiso has cable
connection with Europe and the United
States II has telegraphic lines which keep
II In touch with all parts of Chile, and
its long distance telephones reach Santiago
and other points. The telegraph here is as
cheap il not cheaper, than in any other
phone to the capital. Santiago, 100 miles
away, without extra charge
Pretty Girl Conductors
Valparaiso has a tramway system operat-
ed by horse power. which might be profit
ably changed to one run by electricity, es-
pecially so IL some unscrupulous party
should pursue the policy of Spaniard
who. If the story of his intentions is true,
has made good but rather tricky specuIa-
ton in the Santiago street car lines. These
are now run with horses, with very petty
girls as conductors, and they pay. I am
told, a clear profit of more than 500. 900 in
gold a year short time ago the o.d
charter of the company ran out and the
city wishing TO have the system changed to
that of electricity. gave the concession to
this Spanish gentleman with the proviso
that he deposit s2o0.0 in Chilean money,
or about $40 900 gold as a forfeit in case he
did not finish and complete the electric
system within three years time. Ny in
formant tells me that the Spaniard mas no
intention CT attempting a change. He will
run the roads as they are now and at tie
end Of the three years his profits will
amount TO 100000. so that Re can easily
afford to lose the $4,000 forfeit. The street
railroads of Valparaiso are It'll lun with
horses, and I should think that electric
roads would pay both here and In Santiago.
Santiago is a city Of 25O,o people. and the
cars are well patronized. They are of the