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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04

Bathing in electricity is the daily
amusement of a number of men in a
big office building in Kansas City, Mo-
Several times day the men saturate
themselves with static electricity, and
one OF them is getting fat on it. The
others haven't been bathing long
enough to know whether they will get
fat or die. The pTocass was discovered
by a man who was paying a doctor
$3.50 three times a week for electrical
treatment for nervousness. He is
chief engineer Of the building. One
day he erawled into the pit beneath the
big belt that draws the elevator and
dynamo machinery. When he desired
to come out he handed his assistant a
metal lamp he was carrying. The as
sistant got an electric shock that made
him see violent stars. After that the
engineer forsook the doctor and saved
$3.50 a week. Static electricity is that
produced by friction, and Is Just what
he doctor was furnishing from a
brush machine at S2.50 a dose. The
aAcaA hett IA rs aWltt leNuAuAAoHS pro-
iuees and stores the electric fluid by
rietion. To steal the electricity the
men stand close 60 it, holding over II
, magnet made OF copper wire wound
IN a SPOOL, with both ends OF the wire
.oose. To complete the circuit a cop
ger wire is fastened to an iron water
pipe near by. ard a silver dollar Is
placed in loop in the loose end. This
Is passed up and down the body ere
ating a circuit OF the electricity and
literally bathing the whole system In
the fluid. One Of the men who takes
these electric baths has relieved him
self OF rheumatism. Another is treat
ng himself for a nervous disorder.
While the others take il foF a tonic.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04
HENRY A. HICKS, G. M. w.
Picture of the New Chief Chosen by the
Knights of Labor.

Picture OF the New Chief Chosen Dy the
Knights of Labor.
Henry A. Hicks, of New York city,
who was elected at Louisville, KY, by
the General Assembly of the knights
Of Labor to succeed James R. Sover-
sign, resigned, as General Master
Workman, has been something of a
conservative factor in that organiza-
ton, so much so that until recently he
had been heard of but little in some
years. He Joined the Knights of La
Dor not long after 1880 and for time
was active in the councils of the order.
delegate to District Assembly 49. He
interested himself in the Henry George
campaign of 1886 and since then has
been, perhaps, known more as Labor
Socialist than as K. of L. worker.
He is at present National Committee
man for New York State in the Peo-
Plies party. His belief was in arbitra-
ton rather than the strike as a means
of settlement of the disputes arising
between capital and labor. 1t is not
therefore surprising that the Knights
OF Labor did not regard him, at the
time of his first prominence, as pro
gressive." When the progressive"
pushed their ideas forward he retired
from active participation in labor agi-
tation, but has come to the front
again recently.
Hicks is a native American, is 40
years old and is married. HIS trade
IS that of a stair-builder and his pres
INT work experimenting the new
.uildir g.. He was cho ell 20 represent
the stairbuilders in District Assembly
253, X. of L.. in 1887. as a Master
Workman. He instigated movement
for the consolidation OF local assem-.
olies into a State assembly, and the
project was carried into effect later on.
In 1890 he was selected to succeed
ieorge Warren as Master Workman Of
building Constructors District Assem-
ply 253. Afterward he became Presi-
lent of the State Congress of District
md Local Assemblies, Knights Of La
Jor. He has been for a number Of
FEARS a delegate to the General Assem-
bly,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04
THE sun. 1898.
BALTIMORE, MD.

The Paper of the People, for the People
and with the People.
Honest in Motive.
Fearless i'll Expression.
Sound i'll Principle.
answering in Its Allegiance to Right
Theories and Right Practices.
THE SUN publishes all the news all the time, but
it does not allow its columns to be degraded by
unclean, immoral or purely sensational matter.
Editorially, THE sun is the consistent and I'M
changing champion and defender of popular
rights and interests against political machines
and monopoies of every character. Independent
in all things, extreme in none 1t for good laws,
good government and good order.
By mail Fifty Cents month. Six Dolarsa year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04
Presence of Mind under water.

presence OF NINA unueF water.
A marvellous experience happened to
Matthew Dolan Of Jeffersonville. Ind.
recently. Dolan was coming down
the river on a tow pushed by the
steamer Sam Clark. and In the dark
ness fell off. He is a vigorous swim
mer and diver, and knew his safety de-
pended on holding his breath. Before
he could rise, the tow. an eighth OF a
mile long, was over him. and he. feel
ing the bottoms Of the boats. knew he
must dive. To come up a moment too
loon meant death by the steamers
gheel Feeling his way until the prov
If the boat struck him. he remained
ander water by superhuman effort
Then he rose and swan to Six Nile
island, whence he was rescued BY a
skiff. He says that he had no Idea Of
drowning, and thought OF nothing bat
how to get out of his predicament
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04
A ROYAL Bridal Gift.

A dozen coffee cups of Coalport
china is gift with which even royal
bride would he delighted to begin
housekeeping. !he egg-shell fine
china is tinted, deep red, pink, dark
blue, pale blue, yellow and green, and,
like most Coalport decoration, beauti-
fed by rich designs in gold. A dozen
coffee spoons of gilded silver, with
handles inlaid with enameled mosaic,
come with the cups, the mosaic on the
handles repeating the colors CT the
cups.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04

A resident Of sherman place. Utica
made bis young son . present o. a 70.
voiver II was pretty cold Cor accurate
practice out d doors. % the lad hetook
aimself 10 the cellar. There he found
a nice target. three Whits disks On a
black background. snd began practice.
lie landed three builsts IN the target
before practice was Interrupted bat
be had done the business f0r the gas
meter and . uew enc was ordered The
sost Of the LADS revolver Eraeties Is
placed al tls. exclusive of ammmnnion
and Kindly counsel as 10 TIE asieciiou
n targets.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04

With perfect prorriety mny we eaii
that excellent remedy, salvstion CA,
q timely friend. The lininasnt raplaly
cures rheumatism, nsuraigla and pains,
when other remedies fAii. NJ. Jna.
NJ. Hall, Ashland, Va, writes Il
suffered with rheumatism IN tlis ankis
and the muscles eOunected tasFswilh.
Salvation Oil at once Fclisvcd ne soFe-
ness, reduced the swelling, and cured
the pain. No other linlment dat sssr
used did me 30 much good"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04
PILES PERMANENTLY CURED
In from 3 to S days time

by the use of Ionic. One bottle guar
an,eed to cure any case of piles. regardless
of how long standing. what you have
tried. or what your physician may claim.
Money refunded if permanent cure is not
obtained in the most severe cases in less
than S days After all others fail get
Ionic and be cured. Price, 75c. per
bottle. Sold by all first class druggists.
or sent prepaid to any address, on receip,
of price. Address Harry Logue, Will
Transport. Pa.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04
A Life Saved.

Marvellous cures of throat and hung
affections are made daily by DIR. Bulls
Cough Syrup. Miss Annie Swan,
Petersburg, Va, writes: my brother
was attacked by bad cough and cold,
and it was thought he had eonsump-
ton. DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup was
used, and to our great surprise 1t made
him we'll aud hearty. There is no
better cure in the world than this
Syrup" DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup 70
sold everywhere for 25 cents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04
Topmnn Lnttmann.s Close cau.

William Lattmann had a miraculous
escape at the HOFFMAN mine, Belleville,
ILL.,, recently. He is the topman. Sup
posing the cage was at the top he
showed a car into the shaft. He was
drawn after it. In his downward
plunge he caught the wire cable and
saved himself. He hung there with
the bottom OF the shaft 800 feet below
until almost exhausted. His cries
were heard, the cable was drawn up,
and he was rescued. His hands were
sarribly torn.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04
She Matcriali.e. Fair s,o,,...

Mrs. Francis Hodgson Burnett Is said
20 be never more happy than when try
ag to make fairy story materialize
Il real life, and she has laid the found
ton for charming tale OF which the
.eroine will be some future great
arddaughter.
Just before the death OF her eldest
Mrs. Burnett ordered some magnifi-
ut costumes for the London season.
ne gowns were never worn and are
ow packed away in a cedar chest 600
aars old for some woman of the COM
: century to find and wear.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04
Novel Color Schema.

A leading and very expensive deco
rative firm of New York lately gave
this color scheme to be carried out by
their workmen for house they were
doing over for multi-millionaire:
Parlor in mauve, white and gold;
boudoir in pale blue; dining room,
rich green and oak; library tones of
red, and bedrooms, yellow, with all
the furnishings to correspond.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04
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PRESS.
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04
Ara Ynn Wenlsl

Weakness manifests itself in Il loss Of
ambition and aching bones. The blood is
watery; the tissues are wasting-the door is
being opened for disease. A bottle Of Browns
Iron Bitters taken in time will restore your
strength, soothe your nerves, make your
blood rich and red. Do you more good
thln an expensive special course ofmedieine.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04

One of the novelties of the season
which promises to prove useful is a
new tangled shoe polisher. The merit
of the invention is that it does away
with the tiresome STOPPING to brush off
dust from the boots. AS the cut indi-
Gates, it consists of flannel band, the
ends of which are held in the hand
while the middle passes through a
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04

Cnscarcts Candy Catlnrtic, The most wou
erful medical discovery Of the age, . cas-
I and refreshing to tho TASTE, nrt Rcntly
md pos lively on kidneys, liver aud bow e
icansng the entire system. dispcl co'dt
.ure headacic fever, halitual consiipai ioa
sul biiousncss. Please buy and Try lfi1
# G. &. G. to-day; 10, -, 10 cents. Sold aua
arnnteed TO cure by all druggists.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04

The best salve IN the world fof Cuts.
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores, letter. Chapp~d HANDS. Chilhlains.
Corus aui al Skin Eruptions. and pos
iiively cures Piles. or no pay required. II
Is guaranteed b. give perfect satisfaction
OF money refuuded Price IS cents per
box For sails b. Dr l. X Kirk.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04

A lady and her friend called, unin-
vited, Upon a friend at dinner time
I'VE came without ceremony" said
the mother, land we are willing to do
just as you do" The hostess respond
cd: Il dine at home"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04

False hair enters more and more in
TO full dress coiffures. Large bow
knots, puffs and coils are now pinned
in with the natural hair after it has
been neatly dressed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04

What pleasur is there in life with a
headache, constipation and biliousness
Thousands experience them who could be-
come perfectly healthy by using DeWiu's
Little Early Risers, tie famous little pills.
Eli +. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04

coronsr-What wss the cause % nla-
mond JOS aeathF
Broneho Pete Heart disease
Coroner Are sea aare - lnasF
BrOneho Pete sartIn. Tbs heart aas
an ace and be bad "a 30 hls sleeve.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04

French women have discovered that
white wells best conceal the defects in
the complexion, so they don them
early in the morning now.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04

A few thln slices " aaaF spp'sa go
Cd TO . salad 81 wate. ess areas
with q Preach arers.hg eli be-
n lmpF0Ysr FH'
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04

frame, so that the boot can be run in
under it and the cloth drawn back and
forth over the boot. Cleaner and paste
are applied occasionally to the lower
side of the flannel band. 1t is especial
ly useful for women's shoes, and works
best when the operator is seated.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04

No feature of the season is more
noticeable than the preference shown
for collarettes of all sorts. The one
here shown is stylish at the same time
that it is easily made. The fitted
collar and yoke portion is cut in Sec
tions and may be easily tabled at the
neck and pointed at the lower edge
or plainly finished after the manner of
the back. The deep fall of fur is at
tached to the foundation at the round
edge or beneath the points. The entire
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04
FADS AND FASHION.
HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS TO IN
TEREST THE FAIR SEX.

Emma Eames' Lingerie-RObe de Mutt the
Prettiest Conceit in Her WardrObe-A
Fashionable Colarette and How it Is
Made-Fashions in Jowelry.
Like all dainty women. Nine. Emma
Games is fastidious to degree regard
ing her lingerie. Everything is made
of the finest nainsook and most exquis-
lite lace, but with the exception of her
petticoats, which are masses of ruffies,
In the fashioning of her garments sim
plicity prevails. Perhaps the prettiest
conceit in her wardrobe is the robe de
mutt, which she herself designed.
Hanging straight from the shoulders
in the back, it is girded in under the
bust, with the wide open neck, cut ex-
actly in the shape of heart. From
this lace-edged ruffie falls over the
shoulders and forms a cascade down
the front of the garment to the bottom
of the deep hem. On the left, directly
over her heart, her monogram is en-
broidered. The beautiful stitching is
done by hand and of so fine texture
Is the garment that one recalls the
robes which our seafaring ancestors
brought from the Indies, and which,
tradition has it, were easily pulled
through a finger ring. One can easily
fancy Nine. Eames the personification
Of the sleeping beauty in draperies SO
dainty and pure.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04

A dainty trick is to perfume ones
gloves, and though making homemade.
perfumes is bit troublesome, it is
rather feminine and sweet-smelling
work. Obtain from the chemist amber
girls one dram and orange flower water,
a quarter of an ounce; mix thorough
~, and rub into the inside of the gloves
with fine cotton wool. Another per-
tune for gloves is to mix half an ounce
Of essence of roses, a dram each of oil
Of cloves and mace, and quarter of an
ounce of frankincense. Place the mix
lure in tissue paper between the gloves,
and place a heavy weight on them.
Leave the gloves under the weight for
4 day or two, until they are permea-
Led with the fragrance. The perfume
will cling to them until they are COM
pletely worn out.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04

cape is lined with silk, with the ex-
ception of the collar which is faced
with fur. AS illustrated, the deep yoke
and high standing collar are of astrak-
han, the cape portion of long haired
fur; but various combinations and ma
terials are equally suitable. Seal plush
or velours with fur is always good,
and old-fashioned capes and jackets
Of both genuine and electric can be
remodeled with certain success.
To make the collarette for lady of
medium size will require one and one
half yards of twenty-five inch or seven
eighths of yard of fifty-four inch
material.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04
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he home circle. A carefully edited Agricultural
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04
PHILADELPHIA.


ghrIabe
its depart " special from all tn
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04

The fashionable motif of the moment
in designs for clasps, belts, watch
chains, and various other articles of
jewelry is that of the four-leaf clover.
AS rule the actual leaf is held I'M
der crystal; but, the genuine talisman
not being always at hand, unsenti-
mental artisans have simulated it
without hesitancy. Whether this re-
produced emblem will weave the same
spell of good fortune as belongs to the
actual leaf, repeated four times on the
same stalk, or not, remains to be seen.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04

Heavy silk braiding is used on round
mats for young ladies. The leading
nilliners promise their patrons that
they can possess exclusive styles. No
:wo bonnets will be trimmed exactly
alike, so the buyer can rest content
with her millinery creation, feeling as
sured that the design is tolerably indi-
yidual.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-04

Gold accessories are constantly in
creasing in number and variety. A
pretty little golf scorebook is covered
with leather, the natural color, and
having designs of gold clugs and balls
burned in it. Bonbon dishes are of
cut glass, with a silver edge, and the
tongs are pretty little silver golf clubs.
1t is said that another attempt has
been made in England by the Victor
ianites to revive white stockings, but
without any effect so far.
Belts with purses attached appeal
alike to women who shop and women
who wheel.
Leather purses are selected with a
view to matching either gown or
gloves.
The English brides travelling dress
is invariably gray lined with heliotrope
silk
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-13
rIs71cuFFs ON srarE STREET.
A scrapping Pair Interrupted in Their
 Elm hy a YI~iIant PnlIceman

A Scrapping Pair Interrupted in Their
 Fun by vIgiIant Policeman.
 Two men who could not attend the boxing mill at the Hyperion last night resolved to have little mix up of their own last evening and for a short time shortly after o'clock an interesting mill was in progress on State street, just opposite the Westmoreland hotel. The two men were William H. Banks and Thomas H. Clune The scrap origi- mated in Dwyer's saloon, but after the inmates there had tired Of the diversion the combattants were forcibly induced to continue their fistic argument on the sidewalks outside. There the strife waxed hot for a few minutes until Off, cer P. Dargan arrived on the scene, and yell of Cheese it, dere's cop" warned the entertainers and they broke for safety. Banks was nailed in his tracks by Dargan, but Clune sped away with the swiftness of time in its flight and for a time eluded the arm of justice. He was later, however cap- tured at his home on Putnam street. Both men were locked up at the central police station and will be charged with breach of the peace in the city court this morning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-13
UNIVERSITY EXTENSION LECTURE. Henry Krehbiel Gives His Last Lecture on
 Npa

The fourth and last of MT. Henry KrehbieYs series of lectures on music before the University Extension Center was given last evening at Harmonic hall before an audience of four or five hundred. Before commencing his lec- ture MT. Krehbiel expressed his appre- citation of the kind reception he had received from New Haven audi ences and the University Extension management. The subject of the eve- ning's lecture was How to Listen to Music." The lecture was, if anything, rather more devoted to the discussion of the technique of music than the three prior lectures. Rhythm, he said, was an original element of music and by the ancient Greeks was considered the most important Speaking of delinea- tion by composers, he said that music stood alone among the arts as having no model in nature. The great com posers, however, in their works had not hesitated to represent things in nature in their compositions Thus Handel Tn ms israel in Egypt" Sug gests the multitude of frogs, the dark ness and the swarms of flies by various musical devices. Composers have also delineated things that are unreal as the fairies. As practical advice to everyone about listening to music, he said: Think and feel what you will. Don't let anyone tell you what you ought to feel after you have been to a concert"
 The next series of lectures before the University Extension Center will be given by Professor c. T. Winchester of Wesleyan university on Six Plays of Shakespeare" The lecture will be given at Harmonic hall on the following dates: January 20, "A Midsummer Nights Dream; January 27 Henry w.; February 3, "As You Like It.; February 10. Hamlet; February 17, Antony and Cleopatra; February "A, "A Winters Tale.'