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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-20
NOT AFRAID OF GHOSTS.
The Widow Taught n Lesson to Her
Ingenious SuitOr,

The Widow Taught n Lesson to Her
Ingenious SuitOr.
1t was dark and the road was un-
! certain, so when my horse baked at
something in the middle of the road I
| dismounted and proceeded to investi-
gate. At the first glance l took the
object to be woman, but as l un-
tangled the sheet in which the body
was wrapped, a week masculine voice
whined:
Don't hit man when he's down."
Here, get up" said 1, shaking him,
thinking it was simply case of drunk.
He sat up and glanced around ner-
vously.
HAS the widder gomez" he whis-
pered
There was no one here when 1 ar
rived" I answered, What is the
trouble?"
Stranger, 1 wuz playing a joke on
the widder. Ye see, bout two years
ago ole Bill Spinks turned up his toes,
leastwise he never came bac.i after
leavin' home one day; an years his
widder refusin ter git spliced agin
cause she's afraid thet ne might come
back agin' seein' thet how thet she is
not sure whether he is dead or not.
An this year widder, stranger, has got
fifteen acres an a bird dawg. So
jes thought thet 1 would play joke
on the wilder, an make her believe
thet Bill wUz dead all right enough,
an then, by gum, she'd be reddy ter
get spliced, an 1 would be the happy
man!
"Wul, l put on this yere sheet and
waited fer the widder ter come along.
Wul, when she did 1 stepped out in
the road an commenced groanin'.
"W-ho-o bee y-e-e?'" she chat
tered.
I'm yer ole man." says 1 in a
hollow voice.
"Humph! Ole Bill Spinks?" says
she.
I'm the critter," says I.
Then by gum she fell on me like a
ton of brick!
"'Come back, hev ye" she yelled,
as she swatted me. Cant stay whar
they planted ye, wharever that may
be!'
Stranger, in jes' five seconds wuz
licked man an the widder wuz set
ting on me-"
"'You Bill said she, 'whar's thet
six bits thet l give ye ter buy bacon
with?'
"1 amt got no six bits says 1.
Don't ye lie ter me, Bill says she,
'or I'll swat ye agin When ye left
home we had six bits thet 1 had given
ye ter buy bacon with. Now we hand
over thet six bits or something is
gwine ter happen!'
AN by gum, stranger, 1 had ter
give hit to her to save my life An
then she told me ter get back inter
the grave thet had come frum, an If
she ever caught me tryin' ter hant her
agin thet she would tie me inter knots
an feed me ter the hawgs!
But I've found out one thing; I
know why ole Bill Spinks left an why
he amt never comm back agini"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-20

In the early days of the present CEN
tury it was the custom on Ash Wednes-
day to appoint an official of the English
palace to crow the hours of the day,
like cock, as a reminder of st. Peters
denial of Christ. This practice excited
the furious indignation of George H.,
whose courtiers had to explain to him
that the royal cock-crower was not maxi
ng fun of him. The cock-crower was
salaried officer as late as s1s23.-Chicago
Chronicle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-20
EASTERN GIRLS GOING WEST
Agents i'm New York Engaging Mattresses
for the Pa cific Slope.

Agents in New York Engaging WaitresSes
for the Pacific Slope.
A number of agents in New York
are engaging girls to work as wait
resses in California and in Denver and
other cities in the far West. II ap-
pears that Eastern girls are more pop
ular than Western girls in restaurants
out there, and that the places that en-
ploy girls from Ntw York, and other
Eastern cities are rushed with busi-
ness.
The employment Of these girls began
last summer, when an agent hired fif-
ty young women to go from New York
to Denver. He succeeded in getting
them all employment within twenty
four hours. This induced him to try
other cities, and he found there was
a demand for Eastern girls in the res
taurants of Western cities. He re-
turned to New York, and now it is
said that an exodus of mattresses to the
West has set in. One New York res
taurant keeper who employs women
said:
IL oCOiuo Ouu tudL III CdlllOFuld
they should want Eastern girls rather
than Western girls for Mattresses; but
all the same if the present exodus goes
on it will soon be hard to get a good
looking waitress to stay in New York.
A number of them have left two of our
establishments to take employment
In hotel at Coronado Beach, San
Diego, Cal, and to-day I learned that
four more had secured employment in
a hotel at Los Angeles When one
goes others follow her example"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-20
Fire Escnne Too Handy.

A theatrical friend of mine register
ed at a hotel in a big Pennsylvania
town once earlier in the season.
Have you a good room?" he asked
the clerk.
"First-class," said the clerk.
"On what floor?"
Fourth"
"Is there fire escape?" asked the
actor, who is nervous about fires.
Yep" answered the clerk.
Well" said the actor, give me
room right next to the fire escape"
The clerk looked at him closely.
Actor, amt you?" he asked.
Il am" returned the player, proud
ly.
The clerks look took on a sagacity
born of bitter experience.
You don't get no room near a fire
escape" said he. Not on your life,
you don't"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-20
Her Yearn.

Jack" whispered Gladys Beauti-
girl, nesting closer in his strong en-
>race, you have heard the expression
pressed for time haven't you?"
"Yes?" said young Squeezler, with
IN appropriate rising infection, at the
iame time getting fresh clutch on
Ter lissome waist.
"And do you know, DEAR" continued
he sweet girl pensively, II am sure
like being pressed for time, and 1
hink 1 should like it for eternity"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-20
A Novelist with 1000. 600 Readers.

The most popular novelists are those
who are least known to literary peo-
pie. Who has heard of Emma Jane
Worboise, or of the late Mr.. Smith,
of Family Herald" fame? And
among French novelists Zola and
Daudet and Ohnet we know, but very
few have heard of Reichebourg, whose
death was announced yesterday. Yet
ReicheboIrg-"the king of feuilleton-
ists,' as he was called-had probably.
more readers than any novelist alive
or dead, and made as much money by
one novel as any other novelist by
two. He wrote exclusively for the Pc
tit Journal. He had, it was calcula:-
ed, 100000 readers for every story he
wrote. and he used to receive $4,000
for the serial rights alone.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-20

When Charles mamma went up
stairs after he had been put to bed,
she found his eyes were closed, and he
had all the appearance of being asleep.
Then in drowsy tone and evidently
in earnest he said, Guess. mamma,
whether Use asleeT or awake"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-20
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.

If you want to quit tobacco using easily
and forever, be emade well, strong, magnetic,
full of new life aud vigor, take No-To-Bac,
strong. Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
Over OO,OOO cured. Buy No-To-Bac of your
.ruggist. under guarantee to cure, SOC or
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Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-20

Cyclists are apparently regarded
with especial favor in Austria. A path
for their use has been laid down by
the side of the high road all the way
from Gratz to Trieste, a distance of
124 miles. The path is said to be only
about yard in width.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-20

"You belong to what they call the
employing class, do you?" asked the
party with the large voice.
Yes. sir" responded the party with
the double chin.
"And you have large number of
people in your employ, l suppose?"
YES"
Some of them minors, too, OF
course"
Yes"
That's what l thought. I'll bet a
hundred dollars you run a sweatshop"
well, hardly. / run an icehouse"
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, 1898-05-20

S. E. Parker, Sharon, Wis, writes:-'I
have tried DeWitts 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
OH the market" " Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-20

Trains leave oxford for Philadelphia at 8 25
q. IN. and = 90 p. Market train leaves
Rowlandville Tuesdays and Fridays at s.52;
Liberty Grove. 901; Colora. 9l6; Rising Sun. 9.26;
Bylmar. 9.S3; Nottingham, 40; oxford, 1000 a. IN.
arriving at South st. 2.53 p. m.
Sunday train leaves Oxford at 90 arriving in
Philadelphia at 92l a. M; and 61U. arriving in
Philadelphia at 8.l6 p. m.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-20
A Queer Bit of FinancierfnE,

A girl doesn't lore every man she il
willing to go to G. dollar and a half
show with.-Atchizon Globe.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-20
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-20
NOTICE
ORPHANS COURT.

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That is what it was made for.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-05-20
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19
Green's Speech In salem.

SALEM. VA, October 1s.-(Special)-
Yesterday (County-Court day. was a red
letter day for the Democracy of Roanoke
county. Hon. Glen, X. Green, of Char
lotte county. one OF the most eloquent
political speakers I'm the Sixth District.
addressed a goOd-sized crowd Of Demo-
Gratis IN the courthouse at noon MIR.
Green spoks for about one hour and a
half. and his speech was strong plea
Tor Democratic principles lie first
touched on the Dingloy bill. end showed
conVincingly how II operatec 10 benefit
me rich at the expense OF the poor He
said the Republicans were spending all
'heir time gloauns over the brilliant
achievements Of the war with Spain, and
would have US believe that the free
sliNer agitation went up IN the smoke of
she battles OF Santiago and El Caney
pu' as free silver was the issue IN the
campaign OF 1896. just SO sure would II he
'he paramount issue Of 1900. The sneak
81 announced as his candidate for Presi-
oeht' william J. Bryan. and said II he
war not elected In 1900 he would be- run
uhill he Was elected.
MAJOR Peter j. Otey was present a the
spe"king Mr.. Green's speech undonht-
sd's strengthened the grand old parry IN
this place '''i'y IA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19
WANTED.

TO SELL ELEVEN SHARES PAID-UP
Old Dominion Building and Loan Asso-
citation Stock. one year old Il. T. BIBB,
923 east Marshall street, Richmond Va.
Oc i9-1t.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19
A SHAM BATTLE
In the Fourth MISUNDERSTANDING
and Promotions.
Correspondence Of the Dispatch.)

Correspondence Of the Dispatch.)
CAMP CUBA LIBRE, JACKSON
VILE, FLA. October 17.-The First
Battalion. Fourth Virginia. Captain
Sheen commanding, in the absence of
Lieutenant-Colonel Edwards, at his home,
in Franklin, had a sham battle this morn
ing. each man being provided with ten
blank cartridges. This added a deal of
reality to our regular skirmish drills, in
which the only noise is the click Of the
rifles ana the shouts Of the men when
they charge bayonets.
This, the first sham battle we have had,
was very much enjoyed, and the boys
went about capturing the positions occu-
pied by the enemy in veteran style.
The other battalions are going to be
furnished with cartridges also in future
skirmsh drills.
Private j. r. McGraw, of Company II
Richmond), has been taken 10 the divi-
sion hospital. For several days previous
ho had been confined TO his tent with
chils and fever.
Captain +. f.. Yeatman, adjutant Of the
Fourth Virginia, has been confined to
his tent for several days with a fever,
but expects soon to be out again. Lieu
tenant Burrow, of Company a (Norfolk)
has been acting adjutant in the mean
time.
Corporal r. G. NJ. Hobson, of Company
NJ Richmond) received his honorable dis
charge this morning.
Private n. L. Cooke, of Company d
Hampton), received an honorable dis
charge this morning through the infu-
ence of Senator John w. Daniel. and left
for his home tonight. Private Cooke had
been acting clerk and orderly to Colonel
Taylor for some time past, and his friends
in the regiment are sorry to see him leave.
Private II. l.. Norfieet, of Company /,
left last night on a seven days furlough
for his home, in Richmond.
Quartermaster-Serg w. r.. Bennett,
Sergeant w. w. Wright. Jr., and Clerk
c. H. Lassiter of Company l., returned
to-day from Portsmouth, where they have
been spending fifteen-day furloughs.
Private Hecho, of Company L. returned
TO his company to-day, having spent his
vacation of ten days at his home, in Rich
mond.
There was a mistake made in the Jack
sonville papers this morning in saying
that the drum major Of our band, Ser
geant John w. Warrington, and the chief
musician, Professor w. w. White, who
got into a fight on an excursion, were put
in the guard-house. They were put un-
der arrest andsconfned to their tents, but
not lodged in the guard-house. Bugler
Marquadant is acting drum major while
Sergeant Warrington is under arrest.
Papers arrived from the War Depart
ment yesterday commissioning Second
Lieutenant Harmon as first lieutenant in
Company F. (Suffolk). Lieutenant Harmon
is also connected with the engineering
department.
First-Sergeant Harry d. Thomas has
been commissioned second lieutenant OF
Company +. Lieutenant Thomas is very
popular in the regiment and his friends
are glad to see him so honored.
Second-Sergeant w. T. Johnson. Of the
same company, has been made first SER
geant.
Artifcer Harry A. Tonen, of Company
f. has been promoted to quartermaster-
sergeant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19
A SURE CURE FOR GROUP.
Twenty-Five Years Constant Us.
without u Failure.

The first indication Of Group is hoarse-
ness. and in child subject to Group 1t
may be taken as sure sign OF the APP
proach OF an attack. Following this
hoarseness Is a peculiar rough cough. II
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is given as
soon as the child becomes hoarse. or even
after the croupy cough appears. II will
prevent the attack. 1t is used I'm many
thousands OF homes I'm this broad land.
and never disappoints the anxious
mothers. We have yet TO learn If sim
gle instance In which Il has not proved
effectual No other preparation can show
such a record-twcnty-five years con-
slant use without failure.
(oc i2-W ,Sat&Suntoc 20nr)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19
Judge Wickbam's Decision Not Yet

Judge Wickham has not yet rendered
his decision in the case of the negro
Brown, who is charged with attempting
to wreck car on the Seven-Pines road.
and in whose defence Mr.. Beverage
raised the point that the indictment was
invalid, because the Commonwealth
Attorney entered the grand-jury room
during the deliberation Of that body.
1t has been stated that this decision,
II favorable to the prisoner, will have its
effect upon the Carter case, but the
county authorities say that they will. If
necessary, quash the present indictment
against the slayer Of Moore and have
him reindicted by the grand jury, which
assemblies on the 18th of November.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19
Richmond College Gymnasium.

The gymnasium of Richmond College
has just been greatly improved and en-
larged
Modern shOwer-baths have been put in,
and a nice dressing-room also TO the
bathroom arrangements for the students
To these encouraging statements may be
added this: That the gymnasium class
is larger this year than ever before and
the students are greatly pleased with
Mr.. Williams, the recently-elected physi-
cal director.
Lights have been put in the gymnasium.
and classes assemble there each evening
for instruction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19

This well-known teacher and school ro-
prletor has addressed n letter to the pub
lie, I'm which he speaks Of the meaning
of the day and announces that he will
deliver an address on the great friend OF
America in her time ~ greatest need. and
on Yorktown. lie does not assume the
hardihood to invite everybody, but says
he would be very glad TO see In his audi
ence any of his "old boys"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19
Mrs. Bette +. McGruder Dead.

A telegram received here from Newport
News Yesterday announced the death in
that city, few hours before, of Mrs
Bette f. McGruder. an old resident Of
Richmond. She was the mother of the
late Charles II. McGruder. who some
years ago was prominent shoe mer-
chant i'm this city.
Mrs McGruder's husband died several
years ago. and she Is survived by no
children While resident OF this city
she was an active member OF the Second
Baptist church whence the funeral will
take place at 1920 O'Clock this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19
Gave Miss Rosenegk n Surprisc.

A large number of the friends OF Miss
Elizabeth Rosenegk rendered that young
lady birthday surprise party last night.
They left Zimmermann's Hotel In brakes
loaded down with good cheer. and upon
arrival at Mr.. Rosencgk 's country resi-
dence they gave the popular young lady
n rousing salute. The evening was very
happily spent in dancing and in full en-
joyment Of the generous hospitality of
the host and hostess
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19
Meeting of n COIOred Order.

The Grand Council of the Independent
Order OF ST. Luke convened here yester-
day in biennial session. and the meeting
was presided over by II. r. y. G. Conn
cilor Ralph Hilton, Of New Jersey. Ten
States were represented by delegates. and
several speech of welcome and response
were made. A public meeting under the
auspices of the order was held last night
at Fifth-Street Baptist church, and an
appropriate programme was carried out
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19
MAsON's SUCCESSOR.
Hon. c. Harding watkins Nominated
for the Senate.

WARSAW, VA, october 1S-(Special.)
The Democrats of this dhe Thirty-sixth)
senatorial district met in convention here
to-day and nominated by reclamation
Hon. c. Harding Walker. to succeed Hon.
John f. Mason in the Senate of Virginia.
The meeting was called TO order by /. T..
Smith, Esq. chairman Of the District
Committee. Joseph W. Chinn. Jr., was
made temporary and permanent chair
man. and Frank Newbill secretary. The
name of william Med. Lee. of Irving
ton, was also presented for the honor
of nomination. Strong resolutions en-
aorsing the platform Of the party as
adopted at the State Convention in 1897
we're passed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19
A UCTION SALE OF
hotel. hLLEGhAhY,
AT GOSHEN, VA

Located about 1870 feet above .' ga
on the main line of the Ch0
Ohio railway. a new ana m'i. ...
ture OF stone and brick
posing proportions. great r.t
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complete and luxurious h1t'.- - ~
New York. Electric lights ID
open freplaces, modern conFDN' r...fE
CANT and dclightful furniture '. .1-
for driving and bicycling h-".'- a...s
ccllent goh grounds can boz nt' u.
contains beautiful din.ng- fonn. rl
Darlors ballroom. writing t,r.
chambers. laundry. buliafd-io'i"
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The above PROPERTY melte'e no
the furniture therein. VII DE- oV.' f
undersigned on tho premises, g.. ,.,2
THURSDAY. NONEM BeH 10 +'-4
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19
LADY FALLS FROM A CAR.
Mrs. TinsIey Severely Hurt-Mr'
ceorpe williams Hurt Also.

Mrs. Tinsley, a lady residing at No. 81
Chafiin street, fell from street-car at
Fourteenth and Main streets yesterday
morning, and was quite severely hurt.
DR.. Gwathmey. with the ambulance, was
called. and Mrs. Tinsley was treated and
taken home.
At $40 o'clock DR.. Brown was called
TO attend George Williams. young man
employed at the Allen & Ginter factory,
who had badly crushed his thumb in
rolling-machine. He was treated and
left
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19
Inspects the Ship-Yard.

Mr. Rock, Superintendent Of Naval
Construction, was in the city yesterday,
and spent some time i'm going over the
proposed plant Of the w. r. Trigg Ship
Building Company. The plans were dis
cussed. and the constructor expressed
himself as highly pleased with all the
arrangements. He left for Newport News
on the afternoon train.