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The Independent., 1898-09-16

But, of course, were it not for this
nomadic class, the pioneers of pro-
gress, there would be no upbuild-
ing OF new states in foreign lands,
aud the flags of Christianity and
civilization, and the heroism OF the
more stalwart and stubborn of the
white races would not complete the
destinies apparently allotted to them
by the Supreme Providence.
The Independent., 1898-09-16

She had just been stating her
reasons for refusing his hand. 81
hope," she said, "that | have made
myself perfectly plain" "No, 1
cannot say that you have" he re-
piled. "I-I think nature had some
thing to do with it," He exits.
The Independent., 1898-09-16

The Commissioner had another
very pleasant picnic yesterday, but
undoubtedly acquired much prac-
tical and valuable information in
regard to this Paradise for rich
men,
The Independent., 1898-09-16

The other day an English tourist
while riding through Ireland, came
to steep hill. Expecting to see a
caution board he looked about for
it, but could not find it till he had
reached the bottom. There he found
the board, "This hill is dangerous
to cyclists"
The Independent., 1898-09-16

About six thousand tons OF coal
are on the way from Newcastle, N.
s. W., and about 1900 tons booked
from other quarters. Honolulu will
soon be an immense coaling station
for the feet of the United States.
The Independent., 1898-09-16

The Y. M. @. A. gave very hearty
reception last evening to Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred T. Brock, and an ex-
cellent program was most success
fully presented.
The Independent., 1898-09-16

Baron Henri de Rothschild has
passed his final examination as doc
tor of medicine.
The Independent., 1898-09-16

DR.. W. j. Russell, F. r. s., has now
proceeded 80 far with his discovery
of method of photographinR OBJ
jects without the aid of light, that
he is hopeful of publishing paper
upon the subject before the Royal
Society at an early date. He has
succeeded in taking no fewer than
1000 pictures entirely in darkness.
The Independent., 1898-09-16
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

Young Mr.. Waldorf Astor is cap
tain of the boats at Eton.
The Independent., 1898-09-16

The curiosity of it is, however,
that while there are millions upon
millions OF broad and fertile, we'll
timbered or mineral bearing acres,
still unoccupied on the vast con-
tinent of America, and Offering un-
told wealth as the reward OF in,
telligent labor under the protection
OF the two tricolors OF the United
States and Great Britain, men will
forego those chances to rush into a
funny little fly-speck Of country
like Hawaii absolutely uninformed
as to it's conditions, to compete
either with men we'll established, or
themselves in severe competition
with the cheapest kind Of labor,
when even Chinese in the United
States are in sections receiving the
same wages as the Portuguese and
some OF the white men do here, and
all this apart from the conditions
at present surrounding plantation
labor.
These reflections were peculiarly
urged upon us in reading the follow
ing extracts from letter from
Canada, published in the London
People by a well-known economic
writer who for years has adopted
the pseudonymn OF "Will Work
man" He says:
"Nor will he (the English immi-
grant, have to 60 very far west oi
Winnipeg before finding free land
right close alongside the railway
and there are thousands OF sections
not yet taken up within mile of a
grain elevator, where, at the current
rate for wheat, barley, oats, ETC., he
can sell all he can grow. This
brings me to another very import
ant question, or rather a series
OF questions asked by the same
correspondent. He wants to know
nOW MUM WuodJ Oh du average
farmer can grow on this land; how
much per bushel it costs him to
grow it; and how much he can sell
It for.
Nov all the time was in Mani
toba and Assiniboa, the great wheat.
growing districts, got as much in.
formation as possibly could on the
above questions, not only officially
but privately, from the superintend.
ents of Government farms, from
wheat dealers as we'll as from wheat
growers. The highest estimate
heard as to the yield of wheat pei
acre was 30 bushels, and the lowest
20 bushels; or il we average it, 2t
bushels per acre we shall not be far
out. There was very little difference
in the estimate OF the cost of raising
and marketing, which is about 81
cents. lis. 4d.) per bushel.
"The average selling price, oi
course, it is easy to get at; for the
The midland journal., 1898-11-25
WHY WHEELS RUN STRAIGHT.
The Greater the Momentum the
Truer Is the Course of the
Bicycle.

$50 familiar with their machines do
some people get that 1t seems as
though the wheel might almost be
part of their persons" said the young
man who observes things.
at is no uncommon sight" he con-
tinued, ito see young fellows and even
women pedaling along without
thought of putting their hands to the
steering gear. But how many of them
know why 1t is that the front wheel
behaves in such gentlemanly and
proper spirit that it requires no at
tention? Nearly all of them know, but
they don't apply their knowledge.
How many of you know why it is?"
The members of the little party
were silent for minute, and finally
Eaid that they had thought some bout
the matter, but got nothing for their
pains.
"Why is it?" finally questioned one
of the perplexed mob.
"Did you ever study natural philos-
ophy, or physics, as it is sometimes
called?" asked the observing young
man.
Sure; l guess all the boys have"
answered the second speaker.
"Did you ever learn that little prin-
eiple which says that a moving body
will move always in straight line un-
less acted on by some external and op-
posing force?"
"Yes," admitted the crowd.
'Well, there you have it. Your
wheel moves forward because its mo-
mentum is in that direction. Not
straight because small things on the
road, or the wind, are the opposing
external forces that spoke Of The
more rapidly the wheel travels the
nearer TO a straight line will be its
course, because the momentum in that
case is much more than sufficient to
overcome the small Instructions with
which the wheel may come in con-
tact."-Chieago Evening News.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25
Bold and. Sleepy,

The boldress of wolves and coyotes
in the presence of man is we'll known.
ut is not uncommon" says the author
CT Adventures in Mexico" "for these
animals to gnaw the straps of saddle
on which your head is reposing for a
pillow" One night, says Mr.. Buxton,
when encamped on an affiuent Of the
Platte, heavy snowstorm falling at
the time, lay down in my blanket,
after first heaping on the fire a vast
pile of wood to burn till morning. In
the middle of the night was awakened
by the excessive cold, and turning to-
ward the fire, which was burning
bright, what was my astonishment to
see large gray wolf sitting quietly
before 1t, his eyes closed and his head
nodding in sheer drowsiness. looked
at him for some moments without dis
turbing him, and then closed my ewes
and went to sleep, leaving him to the
quiet enjoyment of the blaze.-Youth's
Companion.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25

"How much," said the clerk to the
druggist, shall l add to the price of
Pellets pills OH account of the new
war tax?"
"What is the value of the stamps re-
quired?"
"One and five-eighths cents"
~ guess a dime will be about the
proper advance. Town Topics.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25
THE FoUR.LEGoED MAN.

The 'piece" would speak" Is song Of
the freak"
The chap whom we all Of us know,
Who is always on view for nickle or two
At any museum or show;
Who isn't designed like the rest Of man
kind,
But belongs to different clan,
The big-footed boy. or the ossified Joy,
Or the wonderful Four-Legged Man.
We mortals. whose eyes are the usual
size
And are set in the usual face,
Must work every day for our pittance Of
pay,
And thank the good Lord we've place.
But II you've nose that obligingly grows
Till 1t waves In the breeze like fan.
Your presence they seek. at hundred"
week,
To show with the Four-Legged Man.
And If you've an ear that is awfully queer
And is on the same side as its twin.
Or If you've a mouth that's foot to the
south,
So it opens down under your chin,
Enthroned in your state you may chuckle
at fate,
AS thousands your novelties" scan.
And lecturers spout to the public about
Yourself and the Four-Legged Man.
And so I declare that II doesn't seem fair
That I've no superfiuous charms;
My legs are but few for have only two.
And the same may be said of my arms;
My features aren't spread and have but
one head,
am built on the regular plan.
I'm toiling, alas! with the laboring class,
And 1 envy the Four-Legged Man.
Joe Lincoln, in L. A. w. Bulletin.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25
He Supplied an Example.

at is very odd how names become
attached to articles" said Mrs. Nc
Bride, meditatively. snow Vienna
bread, for example, does not come
from Austria"
"True enough" replied Mr.. Mcbride,
who held up product of his wife's cul-
mary effort, "and I believe you called
these light rolls while ago."-De-
troit Free Press.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25
Wouldn't Miss the chance,

"she says that he proposed to her,
but that they are not engaged"
But they knew her and they laughed
long and loud.
1.-THE only problem" they said, sis to
decide which of the two statements is
false. e."-Chicago Post.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25

The sooner cough or cold is cured
without harm'to the sufferer tie better.
Lingering colds are dangerous. Hacking
cough is distressing. One Minute Cough
Cure quickly cures it. Why suffer when
such cough cuie is within reach? 1t is
pleasant to the taste. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25
He Knew Her FoibIe.

"To-morrow will be my birthday"
remarked the widow Younger to her
26-year-old son.
"Why, so it is, mother" said the
young man. "And that reminds me
that 1 celebrate my advent into the
world next week."
''If it had only occurred on the same
day as mine we might have had a
double celebration" answered the
mother.
THAT'S what" he replied. "By the
way, mother, which of us is the oldest
this r?"-Chicago Daily News.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25
Best Way Out of 1t

He-Who is that ugly-looking girl
standing at the side of the postP
She-Sir, 1 want you to understand
that she is my sister.
He-You misunderstood me; mean
the girl to the left of the post.
She-That is also one of my sisters.
He-Allow me to congratulate you
on having the meanest looking lot of
relatives have ever seen in all my life.
IN. Y. Evening journal.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25

Mr.. Bloobumper (after the return
from church)-Dr. Thirdly must take
us for fools.
Mrs. Bloobumper (reproachfully)-
o, no, Harry.
Mr.. Bloobumper-Well, you know a
word to the wise is sufficient, but the
doctor breaches for almost an hour
at a stretch.-Harlem Life.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings of the Orphans
Court of Cecil county will be held on th'
second Tuesday Of every month. Executors
Administrators and Guardians, wanting
their accounts stated, will please bring ir
their vouchers few days before Court.
Test: r. f. LAMAR, Register
The midland journal., 1898-11-25

Soothing, healing, cleansing. DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve is the implacable enc
my of sores, burns and wounds 1t never
fails to cure Piles. You may rely upon it.
Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25
Her Complaint.

Youngwed-Why, you have had your
own way ever since we've been mar
ried!
Mrs. Youngwed-Yes; but I didn't
expect to have so much trouble about
II t-Trnth b
The midland journal., 1898-11-25
A Matrimonial venture.

Blinkers-Hello, Winkers, I hear you
married woman with an independent
fortune.
Winkers (sadly)-N-o; married
fortune with an independent woman.
N, Y. Weekly.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25
The Home Remedy.

"The chief trouble with your boy"
wrote the principal of the military
school to the father out west, ZAP
pears to be nostalgia"
Cant you fog that out of him?"
wrote the father Of the boy in reply
Chicago Tribune.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25
Flattered.

didn't that Spaniard get angry
when the general called him a mi
crobe 2"
"Not bit. He accepted it as a
great compliment. That was the
first time he had been given credit for
doing any real damage. ge.'-Washington
Star
The midland journal., 1898-11-25
Pretty Well Trained.

He-There are at least dozen wom-
en- who would be glad to get me If you
were to die.
She-I don't doubt it. They know
I've got you pretty we'll trained.-Tit-
Bits.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25
Valuable To Women.

Especially valuable to women is Browns
Iron Bitters. Backache vanishes, headache
disappears, strength takes the place of
weakness, and the glow of health readily
comes to the pallid cheek when this Won
derful remedy is taken. For sickly children
or overHorked men il has no equal. No home
should he without this famous remedy.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25
Not Enough.

She Qoftily)-If washed dishes for
man it might make him look upon
me as a servant.
He-Oh, no. You'd have to break
them to do that.-Brooklyn Life. =
The midland journal., 1898-11-25
Spitefu1 Thing.

Miss Buddnit-Jack paid me COM
pliment-he said had face like the
rising sun.
Miss A. Teen-How mean of him! AS
if you could help it's being yellow!-
Puck.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25

"Yes," quoth the learned traveller,
London is the healthiest city in the
world"
II have Observed" remarked the
fool, that the air seems to SCOT every
body."-Judv.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25
A MIsapprehensIon.

"They say that the women of To-
iedo are very beautiful. remarked Mr..
Pitt.
''They are" replied Mr.. Maumee.
"I'm from Ohio myself, and"
"But / was speaking of Toledo In
SPAIN"
"oh!"-Pittsburgh Chronicle-Tele-
graph.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25

Singleton accompanying his friend
home from the club)-Ah! there's a
light in the window for you, old man.
Benedict (turning pale)-Jove!
You're right. Let's go back!-San
Francisco Examiner.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25

Mabel-I heard her tell dad that the
sun affected her eyes. -;
Lulu-What did he say?
Mabel-Which son?-Judge.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25
without n Communion.

"I've had that idea in my head for
weeks"
at must have been very lonely
Town TOPICS,
The midland journal., 1898-11-25

The Husband-My dear, did you get
any good from the sermon to-day?
The Wife-I did; am fully convinced
that l might be worse than I am
Puck.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25
Not Professional.

"When they had the collision on
the river that fellow Tape, the police
court lawyer, absolutely refused to
help get the water out of the yacht"
what was the reasor?''
HE said he never bailed anything
without being paid for ."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25
All a nat Saved Him.

The policeman followed the pick
pocket till his wind failed him. Then
he gave up the chase and shook his fist
at the fleeing scoundrel.
"I'd run you in," he said, "if 1 wasn't
all run ut."-Chicago Tribune.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25
Not Wasted.

81 never refuse advice, however hum-
BILE the source"
"Do you always act on it?"
"No; pass it to the next person I
meet."-Detroit Free Press.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25
Not Mated.

Tagleigh-Smudge says he is welded
to his art.
Wagleigh-Possibly. But there are
excellent grounds for divorce.-N. Y.
Herald.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25

"How did Eleanor announce her en-
gagement to the family?"
'She just wiggled the finger that had
on the diamond ring."-Chicago Daily
Record
The midland journal., 1898-11-25
before the Ceremony.

He-I told the minister he mustn't
kiss you.
She-And what did he say?
"He thanked men. Y. Evening
journal.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25

Excessively Polite.
might ask who lives here" asked
a polite gentleman Of stranger he
met in front of handsome mansion.
Certainly, sir" as politely replied
the other.
''Who is it, sir?"
"I'm sure don't KNOW" replied the
stranger.-Tit-Bits.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25

Trains leave Oxford for Philadelphia at 6 25
q. m. and 2 90 p. m. Market train leaves
Rowlandville Tuesdays and Fridays at $50;
Liberty Grove. 9.07 Colora. Ia Rising Sun. 40;
Sylmar, 93S; Nottingham, 40; Oxford. 1000 a. IN.
arriving at South st. 2.63 p. m.
Sunday train leaves Oxford at 90 arriving in
Philadelphia at 9.2l q. M; and 6lO, arriving in
Philadelphia at SIS p. m.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25
Hard ON Poor CholIy.

ga fool and his money are soon part
ed"
81 didn't know you had ever had any
moneY."-N. y. Truth.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25

When you ask for DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve don't accept a counterfeit or
imitation. There are more cases of Piles
being cured by this, than all others conf
bined. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25
NOTICE

BY THE ORPHANS Court FOR CECIL CouNTY,(
January 8, 1894.
ORDERED, That all Administrators, Ex.
ecutors and Guardians that have not stated
an account within year. come forward ano
do the same. or show cause to the contrary
or they will be cited up.
Test: R. E. JAMAR, Register
The midland journal., 1898-11-25

One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
That is what Il was made for.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25
PATENTS, PATENTS.
DHILADELPHIA, WHINING.
- TON & BALTIMORE r. r.

CENTRAL DIVISION.
On and after November 2sth. 1897. trains will
run as follows:
LEAVE aoINe NORTH
The midland journal., 1898-11-25
LEAVE GOING SOUTH.

Additional trains leave Broad 81, Tor Oxford lll2
q. m. and ass p. m. Monday. Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday only, 9. 10 p. m. Thursday and sunday
only. ll4S p. M; Sunday only, LISA. m. 7Ol p. m
]. B, HUTCHINSON, J.R. WOOD.
0esI. AGRa0er. Gen. Pass'r Agak.
The midland journal., 1898-11-25
THE BEST CURRENT VERSE.
To n Late Butterfly.

To a Late Butterfly.
Oh. loiterer in the golden days
OF late October's sun!
Dost know that in these lingering rays
The frost-work has begun?
Think not because softening glow
Has touched the woodland ways
That fiercer winds will never blow,
And lift the mellow haze.
The gold and scarlet of the leaf
That now so richly CLEANS,
Is but a splendor bright and brief
AS Mfes delusive dreams
The gentian and the golden-rod
Are old and seedy grown. ~
The purple asters droop and nod,
That they are left alone.
Haste, haste, to some far-off retreat,
And fold your glittering wings;
For quickly comes the snow and sleet.
And winters biting stings.
All, could I, too, seek some bright spot.
Some fairyland of flowers,
Where, free to roam, all cares forgot
Mid the enchanted bowers.
A fresher life would spring to birth,
Ger dead and ruined hopes.
Beyond the barrenness and dearth,
Where now my spirit gropes.
Safe from the whitening storm and cloud.
U.vexed by doubt or pain,
With nobler thoughts and aims endowed,
What heights l should attain!
Elizabeth A. Davis, in Golden Days.
The Great Grab Game. .iS
A man may slave,
And man may save,
His fortunes to advance.
But he never can get
Very rich, you bet, :.
If he never takes chance.
cleveland Leader.
Bit of Philosophy.
If one has eye-teeth yet to cut
A bit of philosophy to sing
A brick of gold is vastly more
Effective than a rubber ring.
Detroit Journal
The midland journal., 1898-11-25

Jack-She's dear girl.
Jill-Yes; she broke me.-Chicago
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03
DEATH OF" CUBA GRAY"
One of Talladegas Most Refined and
Cultured Ladies Passes Away.

Talladega, Ala. December 2-(Special)-
Mrs NJ M. McEderry, one of Talladega's
most refined and cultured ladies, died this
morning. She was literary woman OF no
little ability, and attained much promi-
nence by her writings under the title of
"Cuba Gray" Mrs. McElderry was
daughter of that distinguished congress-
man, Franklin W. Bowden, ST., and was re-
lated to some of the most prominent fami-
lies of the state. Her husband and three
children survive her.
Mrs. Porter King of Atlanta is in the
city, called here by the death of her broth
err Mr.. Hamilton Remson.
Hon. S. j. Bowie is in Montgomery.
The whole state will be glad to know that
Rev. W. C. Cleveland, moderator of the
state Baptist convention, is able to be out
again, after recent illness.
The city court is in session and will dis
pose of some important cases, among them
being that one against T. H Bass for
forgery
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03

Back of every smooth performance there
is an amount of preparation. study and re-
hearsal that soon tells on the health of
every actor. 1t is significant how unani-
nous men and women in professional life,
whether actors, editors, teachers or physi-
cans are in regard to Paine's celery COM
pound. AS a nerve tonic for the exhaust
ing strain of their professional duties moth
ing else does the work of Paines celery
compound.
A testimonial taken at random from the
many that are constsn tly received from the
theatrical profession says:
New York City, Sept. rs, 1885,
Wells, Richardson & Co.
Gentlemen: II others have been helped
by Paine's celery compound decidedly as
in my case, 1 do not wonder at the enthu-
siastic testimonials this remedy is con-
stantly receiving. If I had never heard a
word as to it's remarkable invigorating cap
ability could unhestatingly recommend 1t
from my own experience. As fact, many
of my professional friends have been urg-
ing me to try Paine's celery compound. 1t
proved to be the very thing my tired sys-
tenn needed to overcome the exhausting eff
fects of close application to stage work
I am recommending 1t to all my friends
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03

whenever they complain of sleeplessness.
ind gestion, or other Indications of nervous
ness common in our profession. am yours
sincerely, KATHERINE KIDDER
De Wolf Hopper Americas most popuI
lar comedian, writing on October 4, 1898,
from the Knickerbocker theater, New York;
says:
II cordially recommend Paine's cd
compound as being thoroughly eff1cacid(
When the history of Paine's celery COM
pound IS studied 1t is easily understood
why its popularity is so enormous. Paine's
celery compound is the world-famed dlscov-
cry of Prof. Edward Elisha Phelps, M. D.,
LII. D.. professor Of materia medica at
Dartmouth college. Professor Phelps un-
usual talent quickly established his reputa-
ton and prominence among his professional
brethren.
He was fully alive to the dangers attend
ant upon the American way of living, and
he sought diligently for some common
sense remedy that would cure the common
evils, which, under one name and another,
result from an unhealthy state Of the ner-
vous system. His labors were crowned with
glorious success, and he gave to the medi-
cal profession the celebrated remedy which
has won worldwide fame as Paine's cell
cry compound.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03
WAS NOT GHOLSON.
Negro Answering His Description Cap
tured at Selma-Was Released.

Selma, December -(Soecial)-Today on
the Western Railway train coming from
Montgomery, Deputy Sheriff Seay of this
county discovered a negro wearing blue
sweater and tallying to IT. with the de-
scription sent out of William Golson, the
negro who killed Bob Warnock in Birmins-
ham. The officer pulled his pistol and snap
ped his handouts on the negro, visions Of
$3.50 reward fitting through his mind. Al
Benton, however, the negro was identified
as Jim Tanart, and he was released.
After a lingering illness caused by a fall
received about month ago. Mrs. %. w.
Lavender died this morning at 315
She was SO years of age, and was born III
Delaware.
She moved to Kentucky, and from that
state in 1851 came to Selma. She was the
mother of four children, only two of whom
survive her. Miss Mary and Mr.. Charles
H.. the latter now residing in Rome, Ga.