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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02
SUICIDES IN NEW YORK.
Peculiarities of Cases in the Different
BorOuGhs Are shown in Health
Board Reports.

During the first three months of the
New York 147 persons committed sui
eide los men and 20 women. Of this to-
tai 1U1 were in the borough of Manhat-
tan, in the borough of the Bronx (ter-
ritorially larger than Manhattan), 81
in Brooklyn, four in Queens and one
in Richmond. There were twice as
many suicides by opium in Brooklyn
as in Manhattan. On the other hand,
four persons in Manhattan committed
suicide by the agency, unusual, vague
ly terrifying and sensationally uncer-
tain, of carbon monoxide." Paris
green has long been discarded as an
up-to-date poison for suicides in Man
haitian, but 1t was utilized In Queens.
Bnchloride of mercury commended it.
self to suicides in one borough only,
Brooklyn, and chromate of potassium
was also used in Brooklyn only. Ar
senic, as a means of self-destruction,
found favor in the borough of Manhat-
tan exclusively. and illuminating gas
in all the boroughs except Richmond,
where q local prejudice prevails, and it
Is not very extensively in use. One
suicide in New York adopted, accord
ing to the board of health reports, the
slothful way Of terminating his mum
dane existence by the cocaine habit.
recalling to the mind OF persons not in
official station the case of that court
jester in medieval times who, being
sentenced to death for his reasonable
contempt of the king and being al
lowed to select the method of demise,
chose old age.
OF the 147 suicides, 40 Of the males
were natives of Germany, SO of the
United States and six of Russia. OF
the 80 females IS were natives of the
United States. The only Scotch sui
eide was a woman. More English
women than Englishmen committed
suicide, and no italian, Hungarian or
Bohemian women did, though the
male list from these countries includ-
ed ten persons. Suicides by shooting
and drowning are less frequent than
formerly, and, generally speaking, the
number of suicides has fallen off, not
only In the borough of Manhattan, but
In the whole territory of the consoli-
dated New York.--N. Y. Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

London has about 17S rainy days in
year.
Blind men outnumber blind women
by two to one,
In battle only one bali out of 85 takes
effect.
Afghanistan has regular army of
about 10000 men.
The machinery of a f1rst-class battle
ship weighs about 1900 tons.
Five hundred trading vessels leave
the Thames daily for all parts of the
world,
Forty tons of rust have been taken
out of the Menai iron tubular bridge
at one cleaning.
Matches to the value of 1900, 900
are annually consumed throughout
the world.
Playing cards were first printed
about 1880. It is estimated that the
present annual output exceeds 7,00O,-
900 packs year.
1t seems that 25 per cent. of the
women of England earn their own liv-
ing, but one would scarcely believe
that there are something like 100 fe-
male blacksmiths in that country.
In Berlin the flremen wear water
jackets, with double skin, which they
are able to fill with water from the
hose. If the space between the two
layers becomes overfilled the water es-
capes through valve at the top of the
helmet.
Drums, which are now used through
out the British army, were first intro
duced into Europe by the Saracens.
The fife was introduced into the Eng
lish army by the duke of Cumberland
In 1745. The guards were the first
corps to adoptit,
The latest lifeboat, which is said to
have been approved by the admiralty,
carries three long cylinders into which
q million cubic feet of air can be COM
pressed. This air will drive the boat
10 miles an hour for six hours.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02

To have a summer dress which Is
light in weight as we'll as airy In ap-
pearance is the principal object dur
ing the sultry days of July and August.
These dresses can be made at home of
white or printed organdies and are in
expensive. Two narrow ruff1es edged
with baby ribbon finish the bottom of
the skirt. The waist has yoke and q
slightly bloused effect In the front, tho
back fitting somewhat snugly. The
sleeves are gathered, narrow ruffle
20 match those on the bottom of the
skirt running around the arms eye
and making n pretty effect. A white
belt or sash ribbon 10 match the baby
ribbon Is often worn with this cos
tums.--Chicago Tribune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02
Heat us a Medical Measure.

Medical journals occasionally take
up the subject of treatment by means
of heat. The method has not met with
extreme favor because of errors in ap-
plying it. This form of alleviatipg
pain and curing disease Is lsJ no means
new, having been successfully prac-
ticed by some of the laity for many
years. The heat must be extremely
dry to have the best effect; steam or
moisture is incompatible with success,
for as soon as a sufficiently high tenn
'perature is reached the steam renders
it unbearable to the patient. One of
the best and simplest ways to apply
dry heat is to fill bottles or cans with
boiling water, wrap them in pieces of
cloth and place them as near TO the
patient as can be borne. Neuralgia,
rheumatism and digestive disorders
have been known to vanish as if by
magic under this treatment. All that
is necessary is to refill the vessels as
often as required. They must be abso-
lutely water-tight and not drop of
moisture must touch the wrappings
as this would create the steam. which
is so Objectionable. Congestlve head
aches and severe nervous attacks have
been removed at once by this means.
Where medical facilities are not easily
obtained a number of cans or bottles
kept expressly for the purpose of hold
ing hot water will be found of great
advantage.-N. y. Ledger.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02
One OF His other Titles,

This story is from the new biography
of the prince of Wales; On one oc-
casion when his royal highness and an
equerry were going through the Louvre
galleries they were observed by &party
of Americans, one of whom remarked
in a loud whisper to one of his friends:
"Ill bet you ten maps that's the prince
of Wales" 'Done!" cried the other.
Accordingly q few moments later the
American approached the princes
equerry and asked him, in a low tone,
the name of his companion. ''The earl
of Chester" was the truthful answer.
"Sold!" said the Yankee, in a disap-
pointed tone.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02

Niagara Falls.
Low-RATE EXCURSION, VIA PENNsYLvANIA RAIL.
ROAD.

ROAD.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
has selected the following dates for its
popular ten-day excursions to Niagara
Falls from Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Washington September IS and 29. An
ex perienced tourist agent and chaperon
will accompany each excursion.
Excursion tickets, good for return pas
sage on any regular train, exclusive of
limited express trains, within ten days,
will be sold at $40 from Philadelphia,
Baltimore, Washington, and all points on
the Delaware Division; $3.50 from Ian
caster; $3.50 from Altoona and Harris
burg; 5000 from Sunbury and Wilkes
barre; $5.75 from Williansport; and at
proportionate rates from other points. A
stop, over will be allowed at Buffalo,
Rochester, and Watkins returning.
A special train of Pullman parlor cars
and day coaches will be run with each
excursion.
Tickets for side trip to the Thousand
Islands (Alexandria Bay will be sold
from Rochester, good to return to Roch-
ester or to Canandaigua via Syracuse
within five days, at rate of IS. so.
For time of connecting trains and
further information apply to nearest
ticket agent, or address Geo. w. Boyd,
Assistant General Passenger Agt., Broad
Street Station, Philadelphia
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02
Seeking a Refuge.

John! John!" exclaimed Mrs. Per-
kns, wake up. hear ii burglar down
stairs!"
Mr.. Perkins jumped up hurriedly, put
on his trousers and slippers, and rushed
from the room. After he had been silent
for minute or two, Mrs. Perkins
called:
"Johnl John! Where are you,
John!"
Here am," Mr.. Perkins answered.
What on earth are you doing up in
tie attic?" Mrs. Perkins shrieked.
why" replied Mr.. Perkins, didn't
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02

you see," said the man with theory,
"alcohol is harmful because it decom-
poses the water in the human system"
Which," interrupted Col. Stilwell,
gravely, proves the correctness Of my
Argument that a gentleman ought not
to put watah into his system in the first
place. ce."-Washington Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02
without n Doubt.

Lovell-Isn't it wonderful that
woman should recover after having her
stomach removed2
Peck-Yes; but I'll bet If her tongue
had been taken out she would have died.
Up to Date.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02
Exposed His Hand.

Isn't it awful about Rev. DR.. Bird
ling? I hear that his wife has begun
suit for divorce. What's the trouble?"
HE wrote an article for one of the
Sunday papers on how to be happy
though married, and his wife says she
has got tired of living with a hypocrite.
Chicago Daily News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02

The editor of the Evans City, Pa, Globe,
writes, Zone Minute Cough Cure is right
ly named. 1t cured my children after all
other remedies failed' 1t cures coughs,
cold and all throat and lung troubles.
Eli 7. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02
She Suffered, Too,

Wife 0ealous)-What was that hor-
rid Mrs. Lovely doing in your office for
two mortal hours this forenoon?
Husband Ia physician)-Why-er-
she complained that her face panied
her.
Wife-Humph! guess it doesn't
pain her any worse than it does other
people.-N. Y. World.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02

More than twenty million free samples
of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve have been
distributed by the manufacturers. What
better proof of their confidence in it's
merits do you want 1t cures piles, burns,
|scalds, sores, in the shortest space of
time. Eli 7. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02

"He proposed as joke, and she ac-
cepted him in fun"
"But they are married, aren't they?"
"Oh, yes And they have quit jok-
ing."-Puck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings of the Orphans
Court of Cecil county will be held on th'
second Tuesday ofevery month. Executors
Administrators and Guardians, wanting
their accounts stated, will please bring il
their vouchers a few days before Court.
Test. RE. JAMAR, Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02
often Highly Developed.

Teacher-What is meant by the sense
Of touch?
Pupil-Knowing when to ask for a
loan.-N Y World.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02

Friend-I understand that you have
quite a brilliant son, colonel.
Col. Kaintucls-Brilliant? Cad, sah!
That boy is only just enterin' his teens
and you never saw his equal to pull out
. cork with a penknife, sah!-Up to
Date.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02
Her Ears Deceived Her.

Mammal heard Mr.. GUNNER kissing
you on the piazza last night.
Beatrice-Oh, mamma, you're mis-
taken. He merely kissed me on the
cheek.-Chicago Daily News
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02
She Took ORcnse,

Customer-Why doesn't that spinster,
Miss Brown. deal at your store any
moHsf
Grocer-One of my clerks insulted
her.
Customer-How?
Grocer-She overheard him telling
some one that she was our oldest Gus
tomer.-Up to Date.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02
How II Hnnnened.

Returned Traveler-Yes; the Vene-
tian gondoliers usually sing as they
row, but ours didn't
Friend-How was that?
Returned Traveler-We paid them ex-
tra not TO do it.=Pnck
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02
Needed OilinE.

A bee, buzzing very loudly. few in at
the open window.
my! his wings must be awfully
rusty" exclaimed Nan. Just hear how
they creakI"-Judge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02
NOTICE

BY THE ORPHANS. CousT FOR CECIL COUNTY,
January 0. 1894.
OxDERED, That all Administrators, Ex
ecutors aud Guardians that have not stated
an account aithin year. come forward anc
do the same. CT show cause to the contrary
or they will he cited up.
Test: r. LAMAR. Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02

You invite disappointment when You
experiment DeWitt's Little Ea-ly Risers
are pleasant, easy, thorough little pills
They cure constipation and sick headache
Just as sure as you take them. Eli T.
Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02

When you call for DeWitt's Witch Haz-
ell Salve the great pile cure, don't accept
anything else. Don't be talked into ac-
cepting a substitute, for piles, for sores,
for burns. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02

'My wife fiirts outrageously, but Z
suppose ought not to see her."
"My dear fellow, you ought to see her
and go her one better."-Detroit Jour-
nal,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02

Trains leave Oxford for Philadelphia at rs
.. M. aud 2 90 p. Market train leaves
RowlandVilIe Tuesdays and Fridays at s.62;
Liberty Grove, 901. Colora. 9.l6; Rising Sun. 926;
Sylmar, 9.33; Nottingham. 20; Oxford, 1000 a. m.
arriving at South st. 2.63 p. m.
Sunday train leaves oxford at 90 arriving in
PhiladelphiI at 9.2l a. M; and 6.lO. arriving in
Philadelphia at SIG p. m.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02

A stubborn cough or tickling i'll the
throat yields to One Minute Cough Cure.
Harmless in effect, touches the right spot,
reliable and just what is wanted. 1t act at
once Eli T Reynolds.
Cholly-''There are $4,000 street cars
In the United States" Cynicus-"And
most of them are at the other end of
the line."-Town Topics.
whats the matter, old man? You
look hot and excited" Just been
trying to dodge cross-eyed girl on a
bicycle. e."-Detroit Free Press.
A Poser for Papa.-Fond Father
"Yes, Freddie, sweating is always due
to heat" Freddie-"Then, papa, what
makes the silver ice pitcher sweat?"-
jewelers. Journal.
Author (flrst night of production)-
"r think we may flatter ourselves on
success" Miss DE Vere-"Lor', yes,
we ladies of the ballet ave pulled
worse pieces through. Pick Me Up.
Barred Out.-"You say you don't
intend to marry Miss Whopper?" mo;
two men have come between us"
"Two2" "Yes; u preacher and tho
man she married."-Chicago Daily
News
Mr.. Bunting-"Young Grimsby is go
ing to marry old Miss Broadakers."
Mrs. Bunting (astonished)-"For the
lands sakel" Mr.. Bunting-"Partly,
and partly for her bank account.
One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
That Ia x.,haR fR mas RnahA Zoe
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02
DHILADELPHIA, WHINING
l. TON & BALTIMORE r. r.

CENTRAL DIVISION
On and after November 2Sth, 1897. trains will
run follows:
LEAVE GOING NORTH,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02
He Remembered the Occasion.

Mrs. Benham-Every man makes
fool of himself at least once.
Benham-Will you ever stop twit-
ting me about my marriage 2N. Y.
World.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02

Mistress-You seem to think yourself
the mistress.
Maid-No, ma'am.
Mistress-Then why do you talk like
a fool ?-Pick- Me-Up.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02
Marguerite Salad.

A Marguerite salad is the appropri-
ate title of preparation of eggs and
lettuce leaves, which is an ornamental
dish certainly, and one that is also ap-
petizing. The inner leaves of the heads
of lettuce are arranged in the shape
of very small nests. Several eggs are
boiled hard and firm and the yolks re-
moved. The whites are cut In thin
circles and arranged in the lettuce
cups. the center being then filed in
with the yolk OF the egg mixed with
golden mayonnalse.-N. Y. Post.
The quantity of food used in 20
days trip per an ocean greyhound,
Bombay to London, with about $50
passengers, consists of eggs, $4,000;
meat, $4,000 pounds; vegetables, $500
pounds; potatoes, tons; ducks, 1900;
game and poultry, l.4OO head; fish, H.
600 pounds; flour. A barrels.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02

1t was on the evening of August he
was found.-Black and White.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-09-02

One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
That Is what IL was made for.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-07
aIYgs c0nTlpEHoE
Haay FsspIe IL wheeling speaking
About e.

Hany People IL wheeling Speaking
About e.
Our people ore not easily deceived,
and so many claims have been made by
strangers which have not been carried
out II is small wonder that skeptics are
numerous in Wheeling. Nothing gives
confidence In the merit Of an article like
the public statement Of people we know.
Home endorsement from local citizens
will dIsarm the most skeptical. and Is
proof that rises above dispute. No bet
ter proof than the following can be had.
for It ~ the expression OF wheeling
citizen.
Mrs. George W. Thompson. OF No. 2lls
Market street, says: although my KID
neyB were far from strong FOR several
years, II was twelve months that was
troubled so severely. j neglected TO do
anything for Il. thinking probably II
would get wen Of Itself but Il didn't.
on the contrary had constant dull
aching pains across the small Of my
back and heavy bearing down pains IN
the bladder. I could not FEST az nights
on account OF my back, and would lie
for hours in a vain effort 70 Bet TO sleep,
AAnAllA III kllE AANNAAAAku NAANa 49, 49,
guild more so than when went TO bed
After / had been around for q little
while I would feel a little better, but
could not do my household work With
out causing myself great deal OF pain.
There was a distressing and annoying
urinary weakness, together with head
aches and spells Of dizziness. When I
saw Doan's Kidney Pills advertised my
back and Kidneys were very bad. !
went to the Logan Drug Company and
got box and took them. had but q
few doses when ] felt they were do
ing the work for me in good shape, and
before had completed the box was
entirely cured OF the trouble"
Doans Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price so cents. Mailed by Eos
| ter-Nllburn Co, Buffalo, N. Y. sole
agents for the United States. Remem-
Der the name, Doan's, and take no sub
stltute.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-07
ANOTHER PREMIER IN TROUBLE.
Hungay Premier Threatens Country Place Forever

I gary. which is traced to the most trou-
blesome yet at the same time the most
attractive features Of Hungary-nameiy,
It's colleges. For Hungary Is the home
Of colleges, and the students rule them
and the Diet. The Baron Banffy recsntly
sided with the lower house OF the Diet,
which in a measure restricted the free
dom of the students, and the s;udsnts
Immediately decided to restrict the free
dom of the Baron. They assembled In the
Museum Ring and sang the Kossuth
hymn. which IS to Hungary what the
Marseillalse Is to France.
We shall hear now OF a number Of
dueis, for that e the way these affairs
OF honor are being settled.
Baron Desldeo Banfty has held public
offices for the last twenty YEAR,, and has
filled successfully every political post
open to a Hungarian leader.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-07

] shah not be outside OF my duty II
] venture 70 point out, in al least one
important respect, the advantages TO
the poorer districts OF the country Of n
properly constituted bank currency. II
may be done by fairly describing the
course Of the financial movement as Il
now goes on, and by presenting In con-
trast the movement rs II would go on
under the conditions advocated. II Is
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-07

It is a stormy day among premIers
now, for all Europe is in iumalt, and un-
less a premier enjoys being hcOted and
stoned he cannot hold his pos in com
fort.
Baron Desideo Banffy, the proudest
man In Hungary and the holder OF the
premiership. recently spen; a very I'M
pleasant quarter OF an hour He was
passing through the streets, and a crowd
OF students followed him, hootlng and
shouting. This following upon his ston-
Ing few weeks ago 80 incensed the
Baron that he went home and wrote a
letter to Franz Josef. sending In his
resignation.
tits said that the letter was held back
in the hope that his honor would recon-
slider.
Franz Josef is having trouble in Hun.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-07
PROPOSALS.
SEALED PROPOSALS.
State Of West Virginia, Charleston, Once
OF Commissioners Of Public Printing

State OF West Virginia, Charleston, Once
OF Commissioners OF Public PrintinS'
Notice Is hereby given that sealed pro-
posals will be received by the Comulls-
sloners Of Public Printing Of the ApditoI
Office, In the Capitol building. IN me eltH
OF Charleston, W. Va, from ms tIlio ui,,'
SATURDAY. THE 18th DAY or DEGEsM'
BER' ISIS; o At sk Il 9' Say. '>0'
FOR the execution OF the state Printing and
Binding and for supplying the Slate WI i..s
Stationery and Printing Paper Iot thc 80
years beginning on the second WednesaaS
OF January. 1893, and ending on the seeo"u
Wednesday In January, 1901.
Each proposal must be accompanied W
bond executed according TO Jaw ~ ~
bidder with NJ least Two good anu SUI,
client securities, residing IN this sts ,,,s.a.i
the penal sum OF ton thousand SlGus.
dollars for all State Printing, and " ",
penal sum OF two thousand GOOD dota,i
FOR all State Binding, ard W inc W. ~
sum OF i've thousand tSLtp0l uollats
furnishing Printing Paper and Sia i.,5.,,.
conditioned upon the inlihtul prilos..r.
auce OF said contracts No bid unAgysaSS.
panied by such bonds Will be eniertaiIn,'
by the Commissioners Of 'uhnc fElue"s
Estimates OF the work 10 he done OF ,iih
turlhls to be furnished, together N'
blank forms Tor proposals.. boIus, ~ AZ
Will be furnished 10y the Commissioning, -
Public Printing, upon Application 70 80 -.
The commissioners are IttNAl-a 1t,b.
CciVn separate bids for the Printing. plns
inp. and Printing Paper. Including s'"
tiOnery. .ha
The contract shall be awarded 20 w ,
lowest responsible bidder for the saint ~.
spcctiVely unless there i q rgfpohst.
bidder Tor the whole which Is tss ,n~.
the aggregate amount o: the lowest sSlps,I
rate bids, IN which case the contrarl hi ~,
be awarded to such lowest bidder LOT '''
whole cha
An proposals must he made upon Wy
printed blanks furnished by the CSihnl,.,,,-
siontrs OF Pubic Printing and t4lu III, IN,
and all bids p,h.
By order OF the Commissioners OF fU0
lie Printing. ,.,,,.r
l.. NJ la TOILETTE, AUDITOR,
President Commissioners Of Pubic fil"'
lHE Tor the State OF West Nirghla;
Nsvrmbsr l. iSsS. nol6.mWl&MS-.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-07
As 10 THE FINANCES
OF the Couniry-Report Of the
Secretary Of the Treasury.
THE GOVERNMENT EXPENSES

AndRss,iPls-OP.Tu,lons Ofths DinElsy
TsrlG Ast Enur,Iy satliiaetery-cur-
rspsy and Banking Rsform-Eviis
sought to be CorEsstsd-Ths PrOpO'al
tosubEilluio Bark I,sn.S for oovsEn-
men, NOts.-DsmaEoEis Appeals TO IRE
judles ana IEnOr'nso Answsrsd.