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usual act with bow and arrow. On
the other side young man with more
or less of the same makeup, without
the skirt, was climbing a gilt ladder
into gilt balcony shaded by Tyrian
purple vines.
The auctioneer held 1t up.
what am I offered for this real
thing?" he inqui!e ed, insinuatingly.
Ladies and gentlemen, the age of this
vawze is beyond my humble compute
tions. Moreover, / do not like to go
beyond facts that know. do know
that this vawze adorned the home of
the Russian cky-Cacky
owsky-something like that-to this
country 70 years ago. 1t passed from
his unwilling keeping when he was re-
called to the household establishment
of the czar. The many vicissitudes
through which this vawze has passed
in finally reaching my humble but rev.
erent hands, ladies and gentlemen,
were too pathetic to relate. 1t suf-
fees to say that it is gem fit to have
adorned Versaiiles-as, indeed, who
shall say that it never did adorn Yer
sailles? Ladies and gentlemen, l ask
you to make me an offering for this
vawze, keeping in mind"
1.-TWO dollars" said coarse, brutal
man at the far END of the room.
The auctioneer looked grieved.
Surely" said he, "you jest. Surely,
you must be unaware Of the merits of
the cherished school of ceramic art to
which this"
1.-TWO m hn:f." put in another low
churl. with businesslike eye. up near
the auctioneer's stand.
Il perceive" said the auctioneer,
sadly, that spirit of merriment per-
vades the room this morning. 1t is
sorry enough reflection that gem, a
prize Of this character, ladies and
gentlemen, that generation ago
would have been grabbed at by"
"Well, call it three" said the first
man to make "a bid.
MY friend" said the auctioneer.
shaking his head mournfully. ARE you
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-07
WHY HE DIDN'T BID UP.
The Unfortunate Plight of a Man Who
Had weakness foF
Auction Sales. =

There was red flag out in front of a
farmhouse up in the Swift river region
in. Oxford the other day when Burns
was driving past the place. He can
never get by an auction sale. There is
something about bargain at vendue
that strikes him just where he lives.
So Burns hitched his horse and stopped
on the outskirts of the crowd. He re-
membered that at the last auction he
attended he bought two pod augers
and an OK yoke. and this time he
steeled himself lest he might commit
similar egregiousness. In fact, he con
cluded that he wouldn't bid at all.
Dut when the crowd got we'll walked
up over Jersey heifer Burns Clipped
in a bid or two, and finally got to 60
ing hard against administered man
who carried whip in his left hand
and expectorated violently after every
bid
AS the contest waXed somewhat en-
ergetic Burns reached for his pocket
book. His fingers ran down and down
into his trousers pocket until they slid
into good big hole. His pocketbook
was gone. You who have found holes
in your pockets where wallets ought
to be can in some measure appreciate
Burns feelings.
He stopped bidding, and while the
administered man, still eXpectorat-
ing, was paying down an installment
On the heifer, Burns pushed forward
through the crowd and got the auc-
tioneer's ear. That functionary
listened lntently. Then he arose erect
once more. and in his professional
drone commenced:
This gentleman informs me that he
has lost . pocketbook containing the
sum of 5000. He offers the sum of ten
dollars for its return. Now"
IN give twenty" broke in a voice in
the corner.
Thirty" cried another.
''Thirty-flve," came in determined
tones from the administered man.
That was beyond what I could af-
ford" says Burns, land so came away
aid left them bidding on it."-Lewis-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-07
THE DREADED CONSUMPTION.
T. A. SLoCUM, M. O., THE GREAT CHEMIST
AND SCIENTIST, WILL SEND FREE, TO
THE AFFLICTED, THREE BOTTLES
oFHiS NEWLY DisCoVERECREM-
EOiEs TO CURE CONSUMPTION
AND ALL LUNG TROUBLES.

AND ALL LUNG TROUBLES
Nothing could be fairer, more philan
thropic or carry more JOY TO the afflicted,
than the offer of T. A. Slocum, M. c., of
1888 Pearl street, New York City.
Confident that he has discovered an alb
solute cure for consumption and all pull
monary complaints, and to make its great
merits known, he will. send, free, three
bottles of medicine, to any reader of The
Midland Journal who is suffering from
chest, bronchial, throat and lung troubles
or consumption.
Already this new scientific course OF
medicine" has permanently cured thou
sands of apparently hopeless cases.
The Doctor considers it his religious
duty-a duty which he owes to humanity
to donate his infallible cure.
Offered freely, is enough to commend it,
and more so is the perfect confidence of
the great chemist making the proposition.
He has proved the dreaded consumption
to be durable disease beyond any doubt.
There will be no mistake in sending
the mistake will be in overlooking the
generous invitation. He has on file in his
american and European laboratories tes-
tlmonials of experience from those cured,
i'll all parts Of the world.
Don't delay until it is too late. Address
I. A. Slocum M. c., 9S Pine street, New
York. and when writing the Doctor, please
give express and post office address, and
mention reading this article in The Mid
land Journal.
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AT AN AUCTION SALE.
A Scene in Which Every Bargain
Loving Woman WillFind Some
thing Interesting.

The vase was about IS inches high,
and of varying diameter. 1t was of
some sort of crockery or china ware,
and it was as ornate as u Lonesome
hurst cottage. On one side was Wat
teau young woman, clad in truly
rural pink satin puffy skirt, mostly all
plaits, and an apple-green bodice. also
satin. and "shepherdess" hat that
must have cost at least $24.S0, anG
white silk stockings that endedin pink
satin slippers (high heeled), apparent
ly No. ~ children's size. The young
woman was engaged in holding on to
the kind of shepherdess' crook the
shepherdesses used always to carry In
the old days-gilded and with vari-hued
silk ribbons tied all over it. She was
also industriously engaged in gazing
into the branches Of a sapphire blue
cherry tree, wherein a very red and
very spankable Cupid was doing the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-07
EARTHQUAKE OR TYPHOON.
Houses in Manila Must Be Built to Re-
sist One or the Other-ThOse of
bamboo Preferred.

The better houses differ In some
ways from any other In the world. AL
ways of two stories, there is high
stone basement, with carriageway
through the court. where are the
servants quarters and domestic Of
fees. The upper story is of wood, be-
ing complete In itself. so that in ease
Of an earthquake it will settle to-
gether. The ceilings are covered with
cloth instead of plaster. A wide stair
way leads up from the carriageway.
Between three and four feet above
the floor of this story is q wide window
ledge with grooves running the whole
length of every side. In these grooves
slide blinds. and also frames In which
are set small squares OF oyster shells
(called "conchas"). Both blinds and
conchas run the full length of each
side. Either or both can be slid back
to the width of one at each end, leav-
ing the whole side open, and allowing
the air to circulate as freely as in a
she'd The roofs were formerly made
of heavy curved tiles. Now galvanized
Iron is used, as II vastly decreases the
chance of the roof falling during an
earthquake, and lessons the damage if
1t does. On the, other hand, the iron
roof Is much more likely to be blown
off by the terrible typhoons.
The native houses are built of bum-
boo, with matched roofs made of the
leaf Of the nipa palm, and elevated
from six to ten feet on bamboo poles.
When one builds house in Manila, 1t
il necessary TO decide whether to make
1t safe from earthquake or typhoon.
The frail nipa house may swinglile n
ship In heavy sea during an earth
quake, but is perfectly safe, while the
tile or iron roof may fall, killing and
destroying everything near 1t. But
when the typhoon comes. the nipa
houses 60 down by the hundred, while
the tile and iron-roofed ones suffer
little.-Wallace Cumming. In Century.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-07
FASHIONS MIRROR.
In Which Nay he Seen the Various
COnpOncnts of the Seasons
Costumes.

All shades of gray are to be used this
year for walking and visiting dresses.
Fawn tints and light brown are also
popular. In brighter colors purple,
nacelle blue and SQUIRE "a deep or
ange) are favorites.
For children's wear organdie dresses
are fashionable this season, and all
dresses of sheer fabrics are extremely
popular. Linen suits sell well, and
there is an unabated demand for ging-
ham and percale.
Some of the most beautiful goods In
the elegant outfits for the summer are
the French and India muslins, and the
daintiest sort of evening gowns, as
well as those for dressy afternoon
wear, are made of batiste, especially
in lowered cream white with trim
mings of cream lace. Some of the
fashionably made gowns have the mus
lin or batiste skirt hung over second
one of plain organdie, the tint Of the
background of the dress fabric. The
skirt is cut exactly like the outside
one, and either plainly hemmed or
finished with II lace-edged rutfle. The
silk underslip is worn beneath. This
arrangement is followed when very
airy effect Is desired. In other cases
the silk slip alone is used.
The shirt waist still continues to be
worn with skirts of every MARTIAL.
The lawn shirt waists are pretty and
dressy over silk or muslin waists of
red, pink or blue.
Belts of white leather and other
shades with fancy buckles are much
favored.
For the early autumn there are
shown some pretty Paquin coat mod
els in silk or satin, slightly longer than
the spring and summer shapes, cut
either in continuous lengths from neck
to hem or finished with applied
basques. These coats are rounded on
the fronts, buttoned on the left side.
and then sloped away to show full,
slight. ouchcd blouse vest from be-
low the bust to the belt,
Plaid muslins ore found in lovely
combinations, such as pink and cream.
apple green and white, and black and
white. Two beautiful and uncommon
| designs recently seen were pale hello
trope with two shades of pink, and u
deep yellow containing touch of or
ange combined with cream.
Leather belts are now universally
worn. They are made with purse and
satchel attachments and nre both CON
yenient and useful for bieyclists and
travellers, The Boston bag Is still a
favorite for short trips. as it is light
ard commodious
Many of the pretty silk, crepe de
chine and yelling dresses are finished
with three tiny frills of ribbon, lap
ping each other: and gathered mod
crately full, These frills, though not
novelties. are newer than those made
| of the dress goods, and they are given
a novel effect by the deft manner in
which they are adjusted, and by the
beauty of the various two-toned or
.double-faced ribbons used. If the frills
are made a bit too wide the effect is
| spoiled. They must not measure, all
told. more than three inches; there
fore, ribbons trific over an inch wide
are the proper election.-Boston
| Budget.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-07
AUTUMN STRING TIES.
Models by Which You Can Construct
All the Neck Furnishings You
May Need.

String ties enjoy as much popularity
rs any other neck finishings this year.
and the secret of their ultra fashion
ableness lies in the fact that they are
Inexpensive as we'll as comfortable.
The autumn ascots and four-in-
hands are narrow. All kinds of fancy
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Valuable to Women.

Especially valuable to women is Browns
Iron Bitters. Baekache vanishes, headache
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comes to the pallid cheek when this won
derful remedy is taken. For sickly children
or vergorked men it has no equal. No home
should he without this famous remedy.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-07

For broken surfaces, sores, insect bites,
bnrns, skin diseases and especially piles
there is one reliable remedy, DeWitt's
Hazel Salve. When you call for DeWitts
don't accept counterfeits or frauds. You
will not be disappointed with DeWitts
Witch Hazel Salve. Eli T Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-07
Assigned to Duty.

Mrs. Enpeck-What's that rig you've
got on?
Enpeck-Why, it's my uniform! I'm
going off to the war.
"Oh, indeed! Well, get 1t Off and go
back to embarrassing that cellar. or
therem be war enough right here to
keep you busy!"-Puck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-07
A wonderful pi.coxsrx.

The last quarter of century records
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but none that have accomplished more for
humanity than that sterling old household
remedy, Browns Iron Bitters. II seems 10
contain the very elements of good health,
and neither man, woman or child can take
Il without deriving the greatest benefit.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-07

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve has, the
largest sale Of any salve in the world.
This fact rnd its merit has led dishonest
people to attempt to counterfeit It, Look
out for the man who attempts to deceive
you when you call for DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve the great pile cure. Eli T.
REYNOLDS.
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-07

Mrs. Newcomb (anxiously)-I won
der where Edith is?
Tommy-Playing coquette on the
lawn with Charlie.-Judge,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-07

SOME PRETTY COLLARS AND TIES.
goods are made into these ties, though
stripes and dots are generally pre-
ferred. The wearer of plain silk tie
is fashionable; the person who ap-
pears in satin tie Is more up-to-date.
but he or she who ties around the col
lar a tie of the same material as the
shirt or shirt waist is observing the
very acme Of fashion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-07

Tinted horse chestnut blossoms are
very prettily worn on biege-colored
beach hats of Milan braid trimmed
with ficelle lace ind brown satin rib
hon
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-07
DAINTY FANCY DRESS FOR THE BABY.

Expensive
the drt
One
of
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-07

Just try loo box of Cascarets, the
finest liver and bowel regulator ever made.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-07

Queen VIctOria's Pantries.
The pantries at Windsor castle con-
tain gold and silver plate valued at
1880, 900.
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PUBLIC LEDGER
PHILADELPHIA

LEDGER in
wJeney
depart
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-07

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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-11-25

IL is stated that the Spanish peace
commissioners. upon the resumption
OF the conference. on the 10th, an
nounced their refusal Ia discuss any
question involving the abandonment
OF Spain's sovereignty over the Phil
ippines.
The Whereabouts OF Walter \. STALL
man. for years furrier in Chicago. 10
an object OF much interest To large
number of wealthy women. IL -
claimed that he has disposed OF large
quantities Of furs which were brought
to him by women for repairs and for
storage during the warm months
Miss Abbie II. Zaner. directress of
nurses nj Portland hospital. received
dispatch from Surgeon General Stern
berg Of the nited States army. on the
10Th. to proceed 10 Manila Immediately
with as many trained nurses as could
be secured in Portland.
Mrs. Lucy Alexander. colored. ageo
ls7 wears. ard the oldest person in
Iowa. is dead AT Keoknk. She was
born near Richmond. Va. in Decem-
Der. 1870. and had lived in Iowa for ~
xaurS
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Arrest Of Joe Wolverson. Charged with the
Murder. Two Years Ago. of Mary
GiIniian ~ OsceoiA, Ia

Ottumwa. Ia. Nov. 1s.--.Ioe Wo'ver-
ton. after successfully eluding for two
years officers who wanted him for the
mysterious murder Of Mary Gillian.
has been lodged In Osceola Jail by
Sheriff Lukinbille. who captured him
at Maynard. Neb., living under the as
sumed name OF Groatt. Wonerion
was traced through correspondence
between himself and brother al Cam
bridge, Ia. Wolyerton was seen with
the murdered woman late on the
night of the crime. lie says he knew
he was suspected. He had no way 10
prove his innocence. so he ran away.
lie was TO have been married AT the
time of his arrest. His trial will take
place al the December term Of court
Meanwhile he will be taken 10 Fort
Madison penitentiary. Some fears are
entertained for his safety at Osceola.
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LATE NEWS ITEMS.

indian Agent stephens. Of the Crow
Greeks. reports that a serious nuisance
and detriment to progress, TO correct
which agents would have toco-operate,
is intertribal visiting. demoralizing 10
the Indians. encouraging idlnes~ and
nomadic habits. abandonment or The
crops. reckless dis. ribuiion ofproperiN
and neglect Of stock. Action 70 mimi
mize this mischief l. urged.
In Paris legal circles the belief Is
expressed that the court OF cessation
will shorty order the return OF ORGY
fus To France from his prison on
DEVILS island of the coast of French
Guiana. on the grounds that u j. i'm
possible 70 carry ON the examination
OF the prisoner by cable. in view Of the
cost OF sueh a proceeding. as well "a
Of the necessary delay.
Chicago tax payers are asked TO Join
national organization in the inter
ests OF municipal government. il -
proposed TO organize the property
owners II every city throughout the
country for the purpose of checking
vicious municipal legislation and the
punishment Of men who betray pubic
trust.
Chairman Cannon of the appropria-
ton committee Of the house has called
n meeting IF the subcommittee on de-
lticiencies to meet on the Goth. to con-
slider the estimates forthe maintenance
of the extraordinary expenses OF the
army and navy during the period from
January /. $50. To July l. 1899.
Jutaro komuro. the new minister TO
the United States from Japan. accom-
panied by Y. Murota. the Japanese
minister 20 Next o. Kei Chong We. OF
Corea. Tori Amari. of Mexico. and
Messrs. Matsumato and Uno. Of Japan.
,are en- route. from the Pacific coast TO
Washington.
The Canadian cruiser Petrol. which
Is patroIling the fishing grounds in
Lake Erie vatcrs in the vicinity Of
Sanduskv. o.. has seized lot Of gill
nets belonging to American fishermen
which il i claimed were set in Cana
dian waters.
An official telegram received in Ber-
lin from Valetta. island of Malta. says
the German emperor and empress have
, sailed for Pola. at the northern end oi
the Adriatic sea. from which port they
will travel overland direct for home
The right OF the government to pros
ecute criminally persons grazing
sheep in any forest reservation eXe-p
those in Oregon and Washington. VA
sustained in q decision rendered by I'M
ATTORNEY general on the 18th.
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THE DATE FINALLY SET.
with The Entranee OF the New Year spain,
Authority In Cuba Will Cease Though
Her Troops MAY Not all be Gone.

New York. Nov. ia dispatch &c
the Herald from Havana says.
The American and spanish commits
sioners. in agreeing upon January ]
as the date Of Spanish evacuation OF
Cuba. took a precedent from the
treaty az peace entered into 80 years
ago between Mexico and the United
States. when an agreemnt was made
as ia the date for the American oc-
cupation 10 cease. Then. as now. II
was known that all the troops could
not be- embarked by the date agreed
upon. Theoretically. the Spanish oc-
cupation will cease by January !.
though il i believed that $4,000 Span
ish troops will still remain in Cuba
These men will continue 10 occupy
their barracks until they leave for the
peninsular. IL was agreed that all
arms save those in position shall be
returned to Spain. There yet remains
10 be settled the right of spain to sell
the bronze cannon. and TO have pay
for the public-buildings within the is
land.