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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-18
MRS. LEASES FALL.
A DRAMATIC oRAToRlcAL DUEL BE-
TWEEN TWO FAMOUS WOMEN.

Mrs. Lease Was the idol of All Kansas and
No One Dared to Meet Her in Debate, I'm
til Mrs. Diggs Entered the Lists-Their
Famous Tilt.
Speaking of Mrs, Cease as Kansas III
fuence, Judge Trower said:
When Mrs. Lease was attracting the
greatest attention early in her roman
tic career she became jealous of Mrs.
Diggs. Mrs. Lease, tall and stately,
met Mrs. Diggs, who is a small, timid
little woman, on the same platform
and Intentionally affronted her CO.
worker many times. Mrs. Diggs &C
cepted the insults without a word. The
silence of the little women angered
Mrs. Lease the more. Finally she
could control herself nc longer, and in
a burst of passion before a Topeka au-
dience one night during the campaign
of 1894 openly criticised Mrs. Diggs
and went SO far as to charge that Mrs.
Diggs was not working in good faith
for the Peoples Party.
When Mrs. Lease uttered these words
Mrs. Diggs started to her feet, but in
stantly resumed her seat and permit
ted Mrs. Lease to conclude her speech.
During all of this timesintense excite
ment prevailed among the three thou
sand people occupying the hall, and the
friends of the two women seated on
the platform were greatly agitated.
After few words of introduction
from the chairman of the meeting Mrs
Diggs advanced quietly and slowly to
the front of the platform. Before pro-
ceeding with her address Mrs. Diggs
turned and faced Mrs. Lease, who was
putting on her coat at the rear of the
platform preparatory to resuming her
seat. The people of the audience rose
to their feet in breathless expectancy,
while those on the platform became
greatly excited.
With calm, defiant gaze at Mrs.
Lease the little woman raised her hand
and pointed her index finger straight
at her traducer. Mrs. Lease shrank
back as Mrs. Diggs advanced Assum-
exclaimed:
Woman, you have lied!"
Mrs. Lease was stunned by this IN
expected attack. She moved her lips
as if to speak, but the crowd instantly
went wild. Realizing that Mrs. Diggs
had defended her own honor the men
and women set up the widest cheering
imaginable. This was continued I'M
til pandemonium reigned Men and
women leaped upon chairs and waved
their hats, handkerchiefs, umbrellas,
keeping time to the chorus of cheers
which resounded through the windows
of the auditorium into the street.
Mrs. Lease yelled her face and left
the room through a side door, depart-
ing at that moment from the high
place she had previously occupied in
the public mind in Kansas. Since that
eventful night Mrs. Lease has been
compelled to go to other States with
her lectures and campaign speeches.
while Mrs. Diggs has found her way
to the hearts of all the people, irrespec-
tive of party.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-18
HORSEF-ESH AS FOOD.
Time and Experience Fast Dissipat-
ing Prejudice Against 1t.

ing Prejudice Against 1t.
The prejudice against horseflesh as
food is one that time and experience
are fast dissipating. In France and
other Continental countries the use Of
this ailment is increasing so rapidly
that great attention is given to the
fattening of horses for the market. Eu-
cruelty to animals are interesting
themselves in this subject, and are Of
fering inducements to farmers to util-
ize their spare horses for food. 1t is
conceded that the flesh of these animals
is most excellent and nourishing. We
all bear witness to this when we eat Of
the famous Saucisson de Lyons, which
is now made almost exclusive
ly of horsefesh. Liebig, Mohs
chott, and other chemists. have
horses contain greater percentage of
albumen than those of oxen and cows.
Smoked horse tongues are more deli
cate than those Of the now extinct buff
falo.
Europeans know their merit and ac-
cord them preference over all others.
Horse tea is recommended to invalids
as possessing greater tonic potency
than beef tea. 1t is more savory and
nourishing. The broth is the color of
chicken bouillon. AS soup stock it has
the taste of that made from game and
the same quantity of solid produces
larger quantity of liquid. Hippic meat
requires longer time to cook When
boiled it is apt to crumblc; when
roasted it is said to suggest yenison.
There is no part of the horse that can
not be utilized. Inferior portions may
be employed in ragouts, whose flavor
is much more piquant than when made
from corresponding cuts Of beef or
mutton. The color of the meat when
roasted or boiled is darker than that
of the OK. AS the grain is shorter and
more brittle, greater skill is required
in the carving. The decreasing use Of
horses as beasts of burden, through
the employment of mechanical modes
Of propulsion, suggests the value of
considering them seriously as an arti-
Gle of food. Every year there is more
or less of a Panic in regard to the short
supply of beef The horse, accorded
the same care in selection and prepa-
ration for market, offers an entirely
satisfactory substitute. Oleomargarine
has kept the price of butter within rea-
sonable limits, A general use of hip
pic meat would be an equally effective
check upon the cost OF beef. In France.
where tie latter sells for from 25 to 40
cents a pound, horse meat may be had
for from S to cents. The pot-au-feu,
which is no longer boiled in thousands
of French homes on account of the cost
of beef, through the cheapness of hip
pic tissue has assumed it's former i'm
portance in the domestic economy of
that people.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-18

To be made single or double-breast-
ed with extra under-arm gore in large
sizes.
Camel's-hair epingeline, In a rich
dark shade of plum-color, is here taste
fully decorated with braid. Bonnet of
shirred plum velvet with strings to
match trimming of black wings and vi
Diets. No other style of basque is so
generally becoming, and as here de-
signed, it can be made either double or
single-breasted as pictured in small
sketch. The habit basque, with under=
lying box-plait in centre, revived
among the autumn modes, will be es-
pecially welcomed by ladies inclining
to embonpoint, particularly by those
of middle age. The perfect adjust
ment is accomplished by double bust
darts, back, side-back and under-arm
cores (of which there are two in sizes
above thirtysix inch bust). The neck
is finished with close-fitting standing
collar. The fashionable sleeves that
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-18
CASH AND WEDDING BIDS.
An Iowa Woman's Experience with
the "Chain SYSTEM"

An Iowa WOman's Experience with
the "Chain SYSTEM"
The old scheme of Chain letters"
has been put to new use by Rosa
Leech, poor school teacher at
Smoky Hollow, a mining camp near
Abba, Ia.
Miss Leech considered that large
number of charitable people over the
country would not hesitate to contrib
ute one cent for the sake of securing a
college education for a poor girl. With
this in mind she wrote to a number OF
her friends, explaining her circum-
stances and her desire to acquire a COL
ed to contribute one cent, and to write
to three of their friends asking them
to do likewise.
At first the answers came slowly, but
as the letters became more widely
circulated by the ''chain system" her
mail grew larger each day. until at
present she is receiving over 100 let
tiers day and the fund has reached
nearly $500.
The answers come from all parts of
the country, and some of them are
unique. Some come from unknown adj
mirers, asking for a photograph of
herself. Others have offers of steady
correspondence, proposals of marriage,
and expressions of admiration of all
kinds and degree. All the letters con-
tot nny1tc ~ MI lbs
dimes, quarters, and one benevolent
Ohio man enclosed 50, along with an
offer of his hand and heart.
A young man in Doylestown, o., sug-
gests that their town would afford her
excellent facilities in the college line,
and as an extra inducement she might
live with them and work for her board,
as his mother was growing old and he
was thinking of securing helpmeet.
A Mentor, o., man, with big bank
account and a meat market, sends
full description of his business and
invites her to become his wife.
Sandusky, O., has a citizen who
wants a wife, and thinks Rosa would
do first rate. He is the manufacturer
of sure cure for rheumatism, says he
Ia handsome and has large bank ac-
count. He is a widower and says he
Is looking for another wife. He refers
Miss Leech to Senators Foraker and
Hanna as to his social and financial
standing.
Miss Leech is quiet, unassuming
OWL nnd hnr hoad I'm cd
by the number of proposals she has
received. Her only object is to secure
a college education, which, from pres
emit indications, she is in a sure way to
secure,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-18
INFLUENCE OF FLOWERS.
But Few Women Realize Their Refining
Power Over Children.

Power Over Children.
Few women realize the refining in
fiuence of flowers in the home until
they see the delight with which chill
dren watch it grow Given broad
shelf in a sunny window, the children
will soon have saucer garden that
will flourish free of expense all winter.
The knowledge demanded of the little
gardeners is very simple.
Gentle heat and moisture cause fresh
seeds to terminate, during which pro-
cess they require darkness. When
sprouted introduce to the light by de-
grees, and keep constantly watered,
but not wet.
In deep china plate place layer of
cotton wadding cut to fit. Soak with
warm water and sprinkle with kernels
of fresh corn, raw peanuts, dried peas
or even orange Seeds A dozen acorns
will soon be forest fit for the fairies.
An onion, sweet potato or turnip
will thrive in a wide-mouthed bottle
filled to the brim. A sponge dripping
with warm water and sown with flax
seed will soon form ball of green.
Money wort only asks pretty vase
filled with pebbles and water. Nastur-
tiums and morning-glory seeds kept
for a day in a cup of warm water and
then planted in the deep saucer or a
flower pot will flourish. A parsley
plant in a shallow pot is as ornamen-
tai as it is useful. In a shallow box
SOW watercress for the family use. A
thin, red carrot, half planted in seed
ing pot, shows graceful, feathery
fronds,
Geranium slips take root quickly in
water. Cut holes in a piece of card
board fitted to cover the mouth Of
glass. Support the slips in this frame
and watch the rootlets grow.
Most children have seen the Chinese
lily growing in it's bed of pebbles.
Better still is the hyacinth bulb set in
the mouth of glass jar full of water.
Soon the waxen roots will almost fill
the jar; then the flower blooms.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-18
Honesty and Virtue.

There is more honesty and virtue
contained in n bottle of Salvation Oil,
than in any other liniment known.
"Mrs. A. Fielder, 1854 Palethorp St.,
Philadelphia, Pa, confirms this truth:
She found Salvation Oil to be an ex-
cellent remedy for rheumatism, stiff
joints, bruises, etc., and thinks it
should always be kept in the house."
Don't listen to the dealers arguments
in favor of substitute. Insist on get
ting Salvation Oil, it costs only rs cts.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-18
The Zone Solo a Hoodoo.

1.-THE bone solo," remarked an old
minstrel performer to Washington
Star reporter, though once very pop
ular, is regarded as a hoodoo in the
burnt cork profession and is never al
lowed any more under any circumstan-
ces. 1t is feared as much as the yell
low clarionet. which, according to the
superstitions of the show business, is
one of the most fatal things that ex-
lists. The yellow clarionet not only in
duces bad-that is, poor business-but
in addition to this 1t causes trouble
among the performers, produces rail-
road accidents, and, in short, it winds
performers and companies up. There
was a time in the minstrel business
when it was just as natural to have a
bone solo played by some performer
during the evening as it was to have
a ballad sung, and the public took as
kindly to one as it did to the other.
There was scarcely any difference be-
tween bone solos. They all sounded
about the same and the limitations
were always SICi GUY pCu' Lively UOnc
soloist went through the same per-
Torrance, and used chair in the CEN
ter of the stage to heighten the effect.
Who of the hundreds and hundreds of
thousands who have heard a bone solo
played can forget the limitations of
the starting an stopping of railroad
train, the battle, the charge and the
repulse; saving wood, and others
equally familiar. Every bone soloist
thought it was necessary to give an
imitation of a two-forty horse going up
the road, and especially to initiate the
sounds of the trotter crossing bridge.
Haverly first put the ban on bone solos,
and one of the clauses in the contracts
he made with performers was that
they would not under any Circumstance
es while they were in his employ, eth
er in private or public, attempt bone
solo. No minstrel performer can ex-
plain where the hoodoo comes in, but
they fear it worse than any of the
other omens Of bad luck
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-18
A Flag of Warning.

Beware of the dry, tickling, hacking,
morning cough, for it warns you that
consumption turks near. The famous
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup will cure it.
II had a very bad cough. One doctor
pronounced it consumption. l used
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup and was COM
pletely cured; the cough left me and
has never come back. Simon Smasal,
375 3lst Street, Chicago, Ills" DIR.
Bulls Cough Syrup costs but 25 cents.
Ask for Bulls, take only Bulls.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-18
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-18
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-18
Tho Wild English Daisy.

Meehan's Monthly says the wild En-
glish daisy, the wee, modest, crimson
tippet' flower, celebrated by Burns is
abundant in a wild state, and just as
luxuriant in habit, in the vicinity of
Victoria, B, c., as if in it's English or
Scotch home. No doubt it had escaped
from cultivation In the first instance,
and this shows how. sometimes, plants
adapt themselves to a new environ
ment and become as much at home as
if in their own original habitat.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-18
Cling to One Color.

One who wishes to dress economi-
cally should adopt one color and wear
that. This may seem grievance, but
it makes one individual and allows
wide latitude in costuming, though it
may not seem to do so. She who does
this always has her clothing to agree
and always tasteful. Whatever color
she chooses for the foundation she can
vary it with laces, ribbons, trimmings
until she does not seem to herself all
of a color.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-18
No Sparkling Ewes in Chicago.

1t is very rare in Chicago to meet a
woman with clear, sparkling eyes as
the lake winds and cinders play havoc
with the visual organs. The ladies al
so have serious trouble with their eyes,
owing to their habit of wearing the
pretty white veil, which is undeniably
more becoming than the colored, al
though the former makes the oculists
rich
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-18
Fish Net Hancinps.

If you want to give the touch of
brightness to your room that white
curtaining alone gives, and yet do not
want to exclude any light, buy fish net.
Have double brass rod fitted inside
the window casing at the top. Let
each piece of curtaining extend all the
way across these rods and be caught
pertly back about half way between
the middle of the sash and the silk.
Trim your fish net draperies with
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-18

fit the arm closely have the requisite
fulness at the top arranged in box
plaits, the trimming of braid form
ing epaulettes in military STYLE
For shopping. travelling, cycling
or general wear the mode is a
universal favorite ard can be de-
veloped in any of the seasonable wool
ems in plain or mixed textures. Large
or small buttons can be used in closing
and the basque can be simply tailor
finished with stitched edges, or deco
rated with braid in an endless variety
of designs.
To make this basque for lady in the
medium size will require two and one
fourth yards of forty-four-inch materi-
al
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-18
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-18
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-18

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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-18
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-18

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
contain the very elements of good health,
and neither man, woman or child can take
it without deriving the greatest benefit.
Browns Iron Bitters Is sold by all dealers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-18
Pittshurg,s Deep VOL.

A well near Pittsburg, Pa, is more
than a mile deep and may be sunk two
miles for scientific purposes. 1t flows
oil and gas in paying quantities, the
gas driving the boring engines.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-18
Liquid BIueinC.

Take of best Prussian blue, pulver-
lied, one ounce, of oxalic acid pulver-
lied, one-half ounce, of soft water one
quart. Mix we'll together. One or two
tablespoons of it is sufficient for a tub
of water.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-18

1t is now said that women's hair is
becoming more beautiful in color every
year, and is also growing thicker and
longer. This is said to be due to the
small light bonnets that women wear
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-18
Lanruages without the RlIle.

Though the Bible is the most widely
translated of all books, it is said that
there are still 5000 languages into
which not even fragments of it have
been done.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-18
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