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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03

Jewelled initial letters are much in
favor. They are outlined in gold color
or royal blue, and then set with jewels.
The initial of the jewel must be the
same, if possible, as the letter in which
1t is set. R. for instance. calls for
rubies; S for sapphires, A for anne
thyst, B for beryl or bloodstone, T for
turquoise or green tourmaline, and so
on. Flower letters are worked on the
same principle. R calls for roses, F
for forget me-not, w for (sweet) Will
liam, wallfower. wild rose, Wistaria,
&c.
A very pretty variety can be obtain
ed in this manner for half dozen or
dozen rings. The linen is cut into
strips about two and quarter inches
wide and eight inches long, which al
lows of one-quarter inch turnings all
round. A true half square point is
made at one end of each eight inch
strip before the rings are made up.
The embroidery is also done on the
upper piece before putting together,
and the design is placed near, but not
too close to the pointed end, so that
when buttoned the design will be up
permost, thus enabling the members of
the family to distinguish their own
rings at glance.
The embroidered piece is then sewn
to a plain piece for lining, turned
through the square end, smoothed,
pulled in shape, the square end blind
stitched up and a tiny trail Of briar
stitch of French dots carried all round
the ring to keep the edges in shape. A
buttonhole is worked in the point and
other end.
If buttons with shanks are used the
shanks can be sewn in place. or an
eyelet hole made at the square end of
the linen and the shank put through
and secured by ring or small tape tie
on the under side. This plan admits
of easy removal for the laundry, and,
as no two buttons need be alike, is a
good way of using up odd buttons too
handsome to throw away.
The same kind of ring made larger
about three inches wide by ten or
twelve inches long-in colored linen
may be used for music rolls, handker-
chief holders, &c. One dainty matron
has several in her piece basket for
holding together various kinds of pat
terms, scraps and the like, in their re-
spective rolls. and finds them as con-
venient as they are decorative.
There is no end to the pretty odds
and ends and knickknacks that a wo-
man of taste can employ in adding to
the comfort, convenience and orna-
mentation of her house. Even If not
instinctively ingenious, suggestions are
always to be had in plenty, and all she
needs is set of nimble fingers and the
materials to work with.
1t is quite surprising for how little
cost scores and scores Of charming OBJ
jects can be constructed these days for
the Identification of the home.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03
HOUSEHOLD TOPICS.
A NEW DECORATIVE PLANT.

TIE Asparagus Sprengeri is Rapidly
SupersedinG the SmiIax.
One of the best and most attractive
house plants of recent introduction is
Asparagus Sprengeri, which is rapidly
superseding the once so popular smilax
for floral decorations. Our engraving
shows it's graceful form and habit
when grown as pot plant, but it is
equally we'll suited for planting in
hanging baskets. Its fronds are fire.
quently four feet long, of rich shade
of green and very useful for cutting, re-
tanning their freshness for weeks after
being cut. AS house plant it has ex-
ceeded expectations, as it stands dry at
mosphere better than the Older kinds OF
ornamental asparagus, and is not par
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03
A P1ucky Horsewoman.

Miss Holloway of Virginia has plen-
ty of grit. When her horse fell upon
her at the New York show she did not
faint or do any of the things which
might be expected under the circum-
stances. When released she found
that no. bones were broken, mounted
again and received an ovation from the
spectators. Nobody can sheer at this
sort of manifestation in the new wo-
man. 1t shows that the old-fashioned
nerves have ceased to be fashionable.
Athletic training has done it's work.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03
No Room for Doubt.

Proof, yes overwhelming proof can
be furnished of the excellent curative
qualities Of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
II caught a cold which led to a cough
and pain in the chest. (pneumonia?) l
bought DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, and
after taking one bottle of it, the cough
began to disappear when finished
taking the second bottle 1 was cured.
Gustav Thurmaster, 40 Hickory St.,
Cleveland, o." DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup
costs but 25 cents. Take only Bulls.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03
VlCTCRlA'S WEDDING RING.
The Man Who Mado 1t Is Now Living in
Philadelphia.


The man who made Queen Victoria's
wedding ring is living in Philadelphia
to-day.
ga! JAZZ he mods when questioned
about it. 81 made it. l learned the
trade in Germany"
He learned it well, too, and his hand
has not yet lost It's cunning, for he
fills many orders from the large jew
ellers firms in the city.
But how did it happen that the
commission was given to your"
The old German took off his spec
tacles, and with an effort called up the
details of the event..
II went over from Germany to Eng
land" he answered, ito shop in Lon
don to work. So! It was big place.
One day the word came to make the
Queens wedding ring. l had the spe-
cialty; I made all such rings; and so
they gave it to me TO do. That is all. ;"
The wedding ring that signalized
Victoria's alliance with Prince Albert
was one Of the many instances Of the
Queens preference for richness and
simplicity. 1t was quite plain and
more solid than is usual in ordinary
wedding rings.
During the marriage ceremony
Prince Albert wore it on his own fin
ger, and taking it off at the proper
moment passed it to the Archbishop of
Canterbury. His Grace handed it back
to the Prince, who placed it on his
brides finger. Thousands of eyes saw
the gold band pass between the two
royal personages, and at the same
moment the cannon fred a royal sa-
lutte, and all London knew that Vic
toria was married.
A pretty incident is related of the re-
turn to Buckingham Palace. The
Queen left the cathedral ungloved,
and whether by accident or design,
Prince Albert inclosed her Majesty s
hand in his own in such way as to
display the wedding ring to the best
advantage. There were twenty miles
of people who saw that wedding ring
as Victoria drove back to Buckingham
Palace. And yet, the German who
made it mentions the fact as an un-
important incident of his life, and
lives on contentedty in little Phila-
delphia store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03
To Make Lyonnaise Potatoes

Cut boiled potatoes into dice. Put
into a saucepan tablespoonful of but
ter and one onion sliced; shake until
the onion is golden brown; throw in
the potatoes so that each piece will
come in contact with the butter. Toss
and cook until every piece is care
fully Drowned, then turn on to a heated
dish. sprinkle with chopped parsley and
serve at once.-Mrs. S. T. Rorer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03

A fine amber color is obtained by
adding finely grated carrot to the clear
stock when clear of the scum Red is
obtained by rcd-skinned TOM toes, from
which the skin and seeds have been
strained out. Only white vegetables
should be used in white soups, as
chicken or veal soup. Spinach leaves,
powdered in a mortar and the juice
pressed out and added to the soup give
a fine green. For brown soup use clear
stock
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03
Hint About Canned Goods.

All canned goods should be opened
several hours, if possible, before they
are used. This gives them a chance to
become aerated, and takes away the
rather fiat taste they are apt to have
This is especially true of tomatoes
Careful housekeepe IS do not allow veg
etables and fruits 10 stand during this
process in the tins in which they are
put up, but have them turned out
Immediately into glass or earthen
dish.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03
Wonders Never Cease.

No one need suffer the fortunes of
rheumatism, because that modern lini-
ment, Salvation Oil, positively cures it.
II was great sufferer from sciatic
rheumatism, and the best of doctors
attended me without relief. l COM
menced using Salvation Oil, and two
bottles helped me wonderfully. 1t
certainly has worked wonders with me.
Mrs. f. j. Phelps, Box %, Enfield,
Conn" Salvation Oil is for sale by all
dealers for rs cts. Take no substitute.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03
Earrings Out of Date.

Earrings for the present are quite out
Of date, but there are so many other
pretty trifles with which a woman may
decorate herself that she hardly re-
grets these relics of barbarism. Long
chains are revived to wear with watch
or lorgnette, and, like the fashionable
bracelet, are studded with jewels at
short intervals of space.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03

Just try Ioc box of Cascarets, the
finest liver and bowel regulator ever made.
Weeks-I understand you married
professional reader and elocutionist?
Meeks-Yes, that's right.
Weeks-I suppose she frequently en-
tertains you with her readings?
Meeks-Oh, yes; shf often reads me
the riot act.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03
A Word With YOu...

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No other Philadelphia paper equals The PRESS in its
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03
How to Tell if an egg is Fresh.

An easy method of ascertaining the
freshness of an egg is to hold it toward
the sun or toward a good light. If
fresh it will be perfectly clear; if it is
clear on one side and cloudy on the
other it is stale. Akother good test is
to place the eggs in a pan filled with
water; those that sink to the bottom
are perfectly fresh; if they float at the
top or stand on emil in the water they
are unfit for use.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03
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TO MAKE AT HOME.
LINEN NAPKINS THAT ARE VERY
PRETTY AND NOVEL.

A Variety of Table Decoration Mach in Fa-
vor This Season-They are Easily Made
and Form IL Most Acceptable Present
Various Modes of characterization.
Something new in napkin rings has
recently been devised by clever wo-
man. These rings are made of two
thicknesses of medium, or rather heavy
weight round thread, bleached grass
linen. They are cut with one pointed
and one square end, close to the re-
Quired size, with a button and button
hole, and have small design of an in
itial jewel, or initial flower letter, or
bird, or tiny spray embroidered on
the outside toward the pointed end.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03

delights in well-enriched soil, rather
light in composition, with plenty OF
drainage, and grows very rapidly. 1t is
decidedly pretty when in bloom, it's lit
tie flowers being pure white on short
racemes, and the anthers are of a
bright orange color.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03
DON'T Neglect Your Liver.

Liver troubles quickly result in serious
Implications, and the man who neglects his
yer has little regard for health. A bottle
II Browns Iron Bitters taken now and then
viii keep the liver in perfect order. If the
!.Sease has developed, Browns Iron Bitiers
viii cure it permanently. Strength aud
vitality will always follow its use.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03
Odd Designs in Jewelry.

All sorts of insects, birds and reptiles
are seen among the latest fancies in
jewelry. Butterflies, bees. flies, lady
bugs and spiders vie with lizards,
snakes, turtles and winged creatures
of all kinds for popular favor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03
A Wonderful Discovery.

The last quarter of a 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,
md 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, 1898-06-03

S. c. Jones, Milesburg, Pa, writes:-"I
have used DeWitt's Little Early Risers
ever since they were introduced here and
must say have never used any pills in
my family during forty years of house
keeping that gave such satisfactory results
as laxative or cathartic." Eli T.
Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03

Pillows of plain white or colored sat
in, finished with frill of white lace
around the edges, are handsome and
serviceable in a pretty drawing room,
and lowered silk with fine, close de-
signs is used for pillows destined for
the prim and dainty Louis XIV, settees.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03
Everybody Says So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most Won
ierful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act GENT,
and positively Oh kidneys, liver and bowels
cure headache, fever, hahitual constipation
and hi ionsncss. Please buy and try n hos
of c. G. c. to-day; 10, -, 30 cents. Sold ant
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03

A novel way of trimming a sofa
cushion is to place broad piece of
fanoy-fiowers. plaids or stripes are
suitable-ribbon across the cushion
diagonally, terminating at the upper
corner in a big rosette.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03

Five or six rings, with fine wires,
each showing different stone, such as
pearls, sapphires and diamonds are
new and beautiful.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03
THE BALTIMORE WEEKLY SUN.

The WEEKLY sun publishes all the news OF each
week, giving complete accounts of all events of
interest throughout the world. The WEEKLY
sun is unsurpassed as an
AGRICULTURAL PAPER.
1t is edited by writers of practical experience,
who know what farming means and what farmers
want in an agricultural journal. 1t contains reg
ular reports of the work of the agricultural exper
iment stations throughout the country, of the
proceedings of farmers clubs and institutes. and
the discussion of new methods and ideas in agri-
culture. Its Market reports, Poultry Department
and Veterinary column particularly valuable
to country readers. Every issue contains Stories,
Poems, Household and Puzzle Columns, a variety
of interesting and selected instructive matter and
other features, which make it welcome visitor
in city and country homes alike.
One Dollar year. inducements to gettersup
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Publishers and Proprietors,
il BALTIMORE, MD.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03

Good maccaroni 1T of a yellowish col
or, does not break readily in cooking
and swells to three or four times its
hulk
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03
A Chicago Proposal.

4 Chicago PROPOSAL.
'!Vithout a word of warning he
threw himself at my feet"
"Oh, we'll, you knew he couldn't miss
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03

Brooches in the form OF silver
baskets with bright-tinted flowers
springing out of them are odd and
pretty. Chain purses have tops of
colored enamel. jewels or glass, in
which four-leaved clover is inclosed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03

The linen and wash-silk cushions are
sensibly simple in decoration, an en-
broidered border, big loose mono
gram or a simple outline design form
ing the orr mentation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03

Enormous gold rings, with jewels in
the center. are employed for scarf-pins,
the turquoise being in favor especially.
Big safety pins of gold have in the
center an amethyst surrounded by dia-
mOnds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03

The human machine starts but once
and stops but once. You can keep 1t
going longest and most regularly by using
DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills for constipation and all stom-
acl and liver troubles. Eli 7. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03

The dark coverlets of this season are
of the fancy silk or satin; one in tones
of green and brown has design of
white water lilies, with pink edged
petals, on a green background, the
brown being introduced in the leaves
and long twisted stems.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03

Another very pretty coverlet has
corn flowers and peoples scattered over
a surface of old gold. A plain border
of the old gold finishes the quilt. Mixed
designs in blues and browns resemb
ling camels-hair shawl designs, are eff
fective, but too somber for light and
dainty bedroom.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03
500. THE SUN. 1898.
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unclean, immoral or purely sensational matter.
Editorally, THE sun is the consistent and I'M
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03
PHILADELPHIA.


o S news especial ce Al the imports
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03

A beautiful coverlet of white silk is
brocaded with pink roses in the CEN
ter. They form wreaths inclosing bou
uuets of flowers. while the other por-
lions of the quilt are traversed by
flowery stripes. The reverse side Is
covered with plain pink satin. White,
yellow and blue silk, strewn with red
flowers, are pretty, and with stitched
borders-which are used instead of
frills-of the same color as the re-
verse side, they add much to the beauty
Of any bedroom.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03
Tie New COverlets.

The warm, soft eiderdown coverlet
Of quilted silk is becoming more pop
ular every season with the American
housewife, and in comparison to Its
bright tint and comfortable softness
tie fiimsy lace spreads look very chilly
and impractical. The eiderdown COW
crlet is featherweight, warm and orna-
mental 1t can be had in plain and
serviceable," or in fancy and attractive
colors.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-03
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-10-20

The w>-nen of today are not as strong
as their graf imothers,
They are bearing burden in silence
that grows h. avier day by day; that is
sapping their vitality, elouding their hap
piness, weighing them down with the woe
Of i'll health.
Mrs. Alexander B. Clark, of Az Michi-
gan Avenue, Detroit. is typical woman
Of to-day. A wife with such ambition as
only a loving wife can have. But the
joys of her life were marred by the exist
enee q disease.
Suffering as thousands of her sisters have
suffered, she almost despaired of life and
yet she was cured.
To-day she is welt!
she wants others to profit by her ex-
perienas; to grow well; to enjoy health;
70 b Is happy as she is.
For five wears | suffered with ovarian
trouble," is Mrs. C1ark's own version of
the story. II was not free one single day
fro a headache and intense twitchine pains
in my neck and shoulders.
For months at a time would be con-
tined to my bed.
AT times black spots would appear
before my eyes and l would become Blind.
My nerves were in such state that a step
on the floor unsettled me.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-10-20

Eminent doctors, skil1fu1 nurses, the
best food and medicine all failed. Then
| consented to an operation. That, too,
failed and they said another one was nee
essary. After the second l was worse
than ever and the world was darker than
before.
at was then I heard of DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People.
II heard that they had cured cases ike
mine and tried them.
"1'hey cured me. They brought sun-
shine to my life and filled my cup with
happiness.
is gone; the nervousness is gone; the
trembling has ceased, and have gained
twenty-six pounds.
Health and strength is nine and | am
thankful to DR.. Williams Pink Pills fox
Pale People for the blessing
DR.. Williams Pink Pills have proved a
boon to womankind. Acting directly on
the blood and nerves, they restore the
requisite vitality to all parts Of the body,
creating functional regularity and perfect
harmony throughout the nervous system.
he pallor Of the cheeks is changed tc
the delicate blush of health; the eyes bright
en-; The muscles grow elastic, ambition IS
created and good health. returns.
DR. Williams Pink Pills are sold by all
druggists, who universally consider therr1
the most important remedial agent they
have to dispense.