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Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-01-14
HUMOROUS.

before, tells his fiaDcee how glad he is
he discovered his mistake in time.
"You are not friendly with Mrs.
FitzDucats?' "No. l hate the sight
of her. She rented the pew we want
ed in church"
Dental Student-Sweetheart, before
start back to college won't you let
me pull one of your molars, just to
remember you by?
Harry, is Mrs. Beverly's drawing
room furnished artistically?" "Yes,
indeed; sash and lace collar on every
chair in the room"
Miss Gotrox--Jack is up to date.
Her Friend-What do You mean?
Miss Gotrox-Last night he asked me
to be his Klondike.
First Child-We've got new baby
at our house. Second Child (con-
temptuously)-That's nothing. We've
got new papa at ours.
Wealthy Girl-Colonel de Biff acts
so like proposing when we are alone, L
verify believe he is in love. Other
Girl-Perhaps he is in debt.
Don't be mean enough to think
when your wife becomes unusually af-
fectionate that it's a new dress she
wants. 1t may be only hat
"What is your idea of strong
minded woman?' "Well, she is q
woman who can look at a photograph
of baby without saying, oh how
cute!'"
"Why is it that Chumpley always
buys another new gun at the opening
of the game season." because the
one he had the year before never killed
anything"
Mr.. Absentmind-It is pretty cold
in here. Barber--Yes, sir; it is chilly
this morning. Mr.. Absentmind If
you have no objection I'll keep on my
hat while you are cutting my hair.
The Cabman-Gimme your bag,
lady, and I'll put it on top of the cab.
Mrs. Oatcake las she gets in)--No;
that poor horse of yours has got
enough to pull, I'll carry it on my
lap.
Boarder (warmly)-Oh, I'm know
ing to the tricks Of your trade. Do
You think | have lived in boarding
houses twenty years for nothing?
Landlady (frigidly)-I shouldn't be at
all surprised.
Jack-What is the trouble between
Josie and Claude? l hear the engage
ment is broken. Penelope Claude
called when she was expecting Clar-
ence, and she had on the wrong en-
gagement ring.
He-What homely girl that is,
over in the corner. She--That is my
sister. He's it p-possibe! Still,
I'm not surprised. You must have
been granted monopoly of the
beauty that was set apart for your
family.
Collins, the Crook-Here's an ac-
count T Teller wot took eighty
ounces of gold outn one pocket. in
Alasky. Petey, the Pickpocket-I
sh'ud t'ink de Teller he touched
would We missed all dat weight out f
his clothes.
Wayworn Watson-I feel sorry for
them rich mems sons that has en-
hausted everything in life, don't you?
Perry Pattetic--You bet | do Wy,
just think Of you and me. When
everything else has been tried we can
go and take bath.
Charley" said young Mrs. Tor
kins, 81 have made discovery. Il
hopei isn't anythingabou athletics"
replied her husband, apprehensively
"ltis, though. now know why ma
ture does not put any hair on the
heads of young children. 1t is to
keep them from becoming football
players too early in lfe."
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-01-14
Right vs.. Nerve.

DO you think a man has a right to
open his wife's etters?"
well, he may have the right; but
don't see how he could have the
courage. Chicago Record.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-01-14
Climbing Fish,

In India there is variety of fish
which is not content to swim as other
fish do. 1t had to enlarge its sphere.
So it became climbing fish. 1t uses
its fins as claws and gropes its way
along the bank of the stream, whence
it issues with combination grip and
somersault motion.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-01-14
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The midland journal., 1898-12-09
SPANISH MUSIC.
The National Character of Spain !.
Very Well Defined by it's
HarElOnies.

1t is Interesting to note how a la
tion's favorite musical instrument is a
key to the national character. Thus,
for instance, England's musical instru-
ment is the organ, Scotland's the bag
pipe, Ireiand's the harp, Italy's the
violin, Spain's the guitar, Germany's
the flute, the United States-south the
banjo and north the piano. Spain's
affinity seems strongest, and, just now,
is of especial public interest. The gui-
tar is ubiquitous in Spain. It's tink-
ling, sweetish harmonies may be heard
on the battlefield, in my lady's bower,
in the mule cart, in the barber's shop,
in saloon, hotel and the highways and
byways. Spanish music is pretty
rather than powerful; its boleros,
rigadvous and fandangos gay rather
than grand. 1t savors more of dagger
and hatpin than bayonet and bomb
Glancing back in guitar hist ory to the
days of King David, when this instru-
ment was known as kinnor, one sees
that while it was used to refresh Saul
it was also carried by depraved female
minstrels. as evidenced by the Prophet
lsaiah's ironical suggestion to them
to "take kinnor, go about the city,
make sweet melody, sing many songs,
that you may not be forgotten" The
popular Spanish air of Gel Sereney"
Is capital illustrat tion of the charac-
teristics of Spanish music and Spain.
Its pretty, thin strains remind one of
the country of the muleteer and friar.
The midland journal., 1898-12-09
DAUGHTERS oFwEALTHY PARENTS.

DAUGHTERS OF WEALTHY PARENTS.
coat alone distinguishes her garb from
that of man. The coat is very loose in
the body, only fitting closely over the
shoulders and round the neck. 1t de-
scends as far as the knees, being slit
up the sides to allow for the needful
freedom in walking. The shoulder
seam is very long, reaching well down
the arm, thus forming part of the
sleeve, which is wide and reaches the
wrist. The trousers are ample and
straight, almost covering the feet, the
needful fullness being confined by q
wide-shaped band. which is concealed
by the coat. On state occasions very
gorgeous coat is donned. 1t is one mass
of embroidery; and with this espe-
cial garment an extraordinary sort of
petticoat, resembling kilt. is worn.
This consists of two fiat aprons of en-
broidery joined together with plated
silk. The embroidered apron is fiat in
front and behind. and the silk is full
at the sides to allow for motion. These
are the embroideries which. when dis
carded, are eagerly sought for as curl
csities by foreigners.
So much for gala costumes in China.
For everyday wear the coat and trous-
ers prevail. Rich women embroider
their silk, satin or crepe coats very
elaborately round the neck and sleeves;
and sometimes the trousers are likewise
adorned. The coats are all cut in the
one pattern, and only differ in color
and material. The top coat is gener-
ally of a dark color-blue or purple;
while the undergarments are of the
same shape. and are made of pretty.
bright-colored silk. The poorer wom-
en- wear exactly the same shaped gar
ments; but these are invariably made
of linen-in summer. white; and at
other seasons, dark blue prevails. In
cold weather the Chinese woman sim
ply adds coat after coat to her costume.
until, at last. she dons one which is
about an inch thick with padding.
which makes her look ridiculously
"puffed out"
The midland journal., 1898-12-09
GIFT FOR AN INVALID.
Unique and Charming Idea for Bring
ing Holiday Sunshine Into
Sick-ROOm.

Is there among your friends a weary
invalid for whom you are longing to do
something beautiful and helpful ut the
coming holiday season? If so, you can
not do better than to undertake the
preparation of a wonder bag for Christ
raas. a wonder bag is large bag
filed with gifts from many friends,
which are to be drawn out on special
days, according to accompanying direc-
tions. 1t may be arranged to last for
any length of time-three months, six
months or a year-drawings being
made once, twice or thrice a week, as
may seem best. Since the recipient of
the bag is not given n. list of the
donors, nor informed of the character
of the gifts, double surprise awaits
her at such drawing. This contributes
not a little to the novelty and charm
of the scheme.
Make strong bag of suitable mate
rial-cretonne, denim, canvas or linen.
Embroider it with initials, a monogram
or other suitable design, and finish it
with stout draw-strings of broad rib
DOH. Clncc IL Is 10 lldnS III CHe SICK
room for so lorg time it should be
made not merely durable and servicea-
BILE, but also dainty and attractive.
Wrap each article in tissue paper, u.s.
ing many tints; mark it with the name
of the donor, and tie it securely with
narrow ribbon of contrasting color,
leaving one end long enough to be used
in drawing it out. Pack the parcels
carefully in the bag, heavier ones at
the bottom, and let the long ribbons
hang outside at the top. Gifts appro-
pirate for special days, such as the
invalid's birthday, July 4, April /, East
er Sunday, February %, a very weary
day." a stormy Sunday" etc, may be
designated by tiny cards attached to
their ribbons. Most of the gifts, how
ever, should be left without dates in
order that the invalid may have the
privilege once in awhile of deciding
which ribbon to draw.-Belle NJ. Brain,
in Woman's Home Companion.
The midland journal., 1898-12-09
WHEN HER SOLDIERS RETURN.
The Internal Crisis in Spain Will
Then Have Begun in Bitter
Earnest.

The loss of our (Spanish) colonies
means the absolute disappearance of
all industry and commerce which the
inhabitants of those islands were
forced TO support, says "a Spaniard" in
Fortnightly Review. Factories, work
shops, magazines-all must be closed,
and thousands upon thousands of op-
eratives turned adrift on the world.
homeless and helpless. A hundred
thousand soldiers will come hcme TO
swell their ranks, sickly, nutilated
men, no longer needed to fight their
country's battles, and no longer able
to carry on the struggle for existence
under the ruins of the old order of
things. The greater numb ber of of 10000
military officers will be deprived of
their command ard placed on the re-
serve list, where the pay is such that a
captain, who generally has a wife and
family to support, receives about two
shillings and four pence a day.
Agriculture, which is dying out, can
not support these legions of famishing
men, women and children, nor are SOL
diers the kind of people who take kind
ly to the hard humdrum life of the
fields. When these multitudes have felt
the pinch of hunger, and see them
selves thrown back upon the laws of
nature to keep themselves and their
loved ones from dying, then the inter
nal crisis will have begun in very truth,
and the tocsin of the revolution will
have sounded. In that day the army
will decide, by its attitude, whether
Carlists or republicans shall triumph.
The midland journal., 1898-12-09
A REJUvENATED BELT.

belts and white leather belts. When
she had collected them she found that
they numbered exactly nine. Nov,
said she, 81 can have nine handsome,
new belts"
Laying in four packages of dye for
which she paid five cents package, she
proceeded to make her dye stuff. By
weakening the dye she could produce
light shades and dark shades, such as
light blue and dark blue; pink and red;
sage green and leaf green, lavender and
purple. One by one she dipped the belts
in the different dyes and hung them up
to dry. The next day she had the pret-
tiest assortment of colored belts to be
found anywhere. Finally she attached
handsome clasps, some of which were
preserved from this, summer and she is
now prepared in the belt line for the
winter season.
The midland journal., 1898-12-09
THE DREADED CONSUMPTION,
T. A. SlOCUM, M. c., THE GREAT CHEMIST
AND SCIENTIST. WILL SEND FREE, TO
THE AFFLICTED. THREE BOTTLES
OF HIS NEWLY YDIScOvEREDREM-
EDIES CURE CONSUMPTION


EDIEs TO CURE CONSUMPTION
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 ab-
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
ttmonials of experience from those cured,
in all parts of the world.
Don't delay until it is too late Address
7. A. Slocum M. c, 90 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.
The midland journal., 1898-12-09
USED HIS HAND FOR BAIT.
Khis Thrilling Yarn About "a Diver
and n Shark Comes from
Diego Garcia.

An article about diving in St. Mich
olas tells the following story about
Lambert, famous English diver:
The fish in some waters are a hind
rance and are greatly disliked by the
diver. Perhaps the divers worst foe is
the conger eel. This creature attacks
In swarms and is most daring and ex-
ceedingly vicious. The congers bark
like dogs, and never hesitate in the
least to bite a man.
"At one time my right hand" said a
diver TO us, was exposed for a moment
while In the water, when one of these
fierce creatures made dash for it and
took large piece from the back of
the hand. 1t bled freely and | was
obliged to come up to the surface and
get it dressed"
"But how about the sharks? Don't
you find them troublesome
Not very. You see, sharks are like
rats; leave them alone, and they run
away if they catch sight of you. Cor
ner a shark and he will fight.
"But if you want shark story, can
give you one of Lambert's; he once had
thrilling fight with one at the bottom
of the Indian ocean. He had been sent
to the island of Diego Garcia to fix cop
per sheets on coal bunk that had
been foulcd by a steamer, and was an
noyed during his operations by the
same shark for nearly week.
THE monster was temporarily
scared away, however, every time
Lambert opened the escape valve in his
helmet and allowed some air to rush
out. One day Lambert signaled TO his
attendants for big sheath knife and
a looped rope.
Having these, Lambert used his
bare hand as bait and waited until
the shark commenced to turn on its
back, when he stabbed it repeatedly,
passed the moose around its body and
signaled for it to be drawn up. The
diver brought home the sharks back
bone as a trophy"
The midland journal., 1898-12-09
MOSQUITO COMMISSIONERS.
Il aAe Title of n New Official with Ex.
traOrdinary Powers, in
Mexico.

The following from the Venezuelan
Herald will be of interest to Vene-
zuelans:
'TShe Mexican Central Railway com
pany is engaged in new experiment,
which, if il is all that is claimed for it,
will be of inestima BILE value to the res
idents of this city. To show how ear
nest they are in the matter, they have
created a new ofIice-that of mosquito
commissioner, and the portfolio was
awarded to Capt. George c. Sperry, SUI
perintenaent of telegraphs for the
company.
Experiments in different parts of
the United States, and in New Jersey
in particular, have demonstrated the
fact that the determination of the mos
quito can be successfully accom-
plished."
An exchange, in discussing the mat
ter, says:
Scientific investigation has disclosed
the fact that few grains of perman-
ganate Of potash will destroy all the
embryo mosquitoes in a very large area
of mosquito swamp. At two cents an
acre all the mosquitoes can be killed off
for space of 80 days. and as the breed
ing time is but two months, four cents
will assure protection for the entire
year. This places it within the posi-
bility of a state, and certainly city,
to entirely rid itself of great nuis-
ance."
April and May are the two months in
which the mosquito breeds. They are
purely local in their habits, and not
migratory, as some suppose, and they
seldom move more than hundred feet
from the place of their birth. Hence
to exterminate the breed in a certain
locality would rid that locality of the
pest for that season at least, and the
method of determination is so inexpen-
sive that an entire community may be
rid of them at a very small expense.
The midland journal., 1898-12-09
COSTUMES IN CHINA.
A Country Where Changes In Fashion
Are Looked Upon with POSI-
tive, Actual Dismay.

The latest fashion. the mode of the
moment, is one most valued in most
European countries.
In the east exactly the-reverse state
of things prevails. In China, especially.
any new fashion is looked upon not
only with disfavor, but with actual dis
may. In China, a loose coat and trous-
ers complete woman's attire. She has
no tiresome petticoats TO contend with
A slight difference in the cut of the
The midland journal., 1898-12-09
How to Freshen a Bodice.

If one wishes to freshen the bodice
Of black silk or satin dress, airy black
point d'esprit draperies on the waist
and sleeves, make cool and pretty
change in the gown. Point d'esprit
wears better than chiffon OF mousse
line de sole and is not so quickly af-
fected by dampness. Scarfs, ruffles,
and ruches or puffs made of it and
edged with narrow black lace make
most effective additions to either
bodice or skirt.
The midland journal., 1898-12-09
1898. THE SUN. 1898.
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Editorially, THE Sun is the consistent and IN
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The midland journal., 1898-12-09
FANCY WORK BASKET.
Berry Basket Into n Dainty
OrnamentatiOn.

For so cents you can make the dain-
test little work basket imaginable.
When not in use the basket can be hung
up or set upon the fancy table and then
it can serve as a decoration.
Get an ordinary berry basket, one
that has the bars crossed Then pur-
chase yard of pretty Japanese lawn
for ten cents, and five yards of narrow
double faced ribbon. "Baby" ribbon is
The midland journal., 1898-12-09
MANICURING AT HOME.
How to Keep the Hands and Finger
Nails in Perfect Condition
All the Time.

Get small bowl or finger glass and
dissolve therein q small piece of pure
soap in some hot water. Then soak
the finger tips for five minutes, wipe
dry and then with knife or an ivory
manicure implement gently loosen the
layer of skin around the root of the
nail so that it can be trimmed off
with cuticle scissors Especially curved
scissors for the naiD and press the skin
moon or 'onyx." This may not be
possible at once, when the nails have
been neglected. Still, two or three
manicure treatments will show a
marked improvement. With the ivory
implement remove any dirt from un-
der the nails. Trim them oval shape
with cuticle scissors, rub down any
unevenness with prepared toilet emery
paper, then apply the nail powder with
Il chamois polisher Rinse the nails in
warm water wipe we'll and rub the
nails again with polisher or with the
palm of the hand, and do this after
washing. which will serve to keep them
polished for n week. If the nails are
brittle and dry, rub a little vaseline
over them each night. Perfect cleanli-
ness is the greatest adjunct to beauty,
but, for all that, do not wash your
hands too often. Washed seldom but
thoroughly they will keep in far nicer
condition than if they are continually
being "rinsed." as it were. which sim
ply serves to grind the dirt into the
pores. When gloves are worn at night,
be careful that they are perfectly clean
inside, otherwise the CRIME and dirt
are absorbed by the overheated glands
and the effect is opposite from what
was desired.-St. Louis Globe Demo-
crat
The midland journal., 1898-12-09
Birch Canoes for the Orient.

Bangor manufacturers are sending
canoes of birch and canvas to Pales.
tine, Japan, India and China. One re-
Gently sent to India was to the or
der of British officer, and the cost OF
transportation was more than $75.
4 canoe just ordered is intended for
a trip up the river Jordan.
The midland journal., 1898-12-09
How to Clean White Coral.

Soak the pieces in soft water for a
day (the water can be efficiently soft
ened by few drops of liquid am
monia), then remove and lay in solu-
tion of chloride of lime. Soak in this
for day and night, then wash out
thoroughly under running water.
Place to dry and bleach in the sun.
The midland journal., 1898-12-09
AT THE FAMILY BOARD.

Don't bring worries to the table,
Don't bring anger, hate or scowls;
Danish everything unpleasant,
Talk and eat with smiling jowls.
II will aid your own digestion,
If you wear a smiling face;
1t will jolly. up the others,
If you only set the pace.
Knowing something funny, tell 1t;
Something sad, forget to knell 1t;
Something hateful, quick dspel II
At the table,
Cares domestic, business troubles.
Ills of body, soul or brain,
Unkind thoughts and nagging tempers.
Speech that causes others pain,
Public woes and grim disasters,
Crimes and wrongs and rights defeat
Let them all 60 TO the wind
When you sit you down TO eat.
Knowing something funny. tell It;
Something sad, forget to knell 1t;
Something hateful, quick dspel II
At the table.
You may breathe pious blessing,
Over viands rich and good
But blessing with long faces
Won't assimilate your food;
While a meal of bread and herring,
With a glass of water clear,
Is a feast If It's accompanied
With the blessing of good cheer.
Knowing something funny, tell 1t;
Something sad, forget to knell 1t;
Something hateful, quick dispel 1t
At the table.
Elizabeth H. Francis, in What to Eat.
The midland journal., 1898-12-09

A cough is not like a fever. 1t does
not have to run certain course. Cure it
quickly and effectually with One Minute
Cough Cure, the best remedy for all ages
and for the most severe cases. We rec
omnend it because it's good. Eli T.
REYNOLDS.
The midland journal., 1898-12-09
Don't Neglect Your Liver.

Liver troubles quickly result in serious
Implications, and the man who neglects his
iver has little regard for health. A bottle
# Browns Iron Bitters taken now and then
will keep the liver in perfect order. If the
lisease has developed, Browns Iron Bitters
will cure it permanently. Strength and
vitality will always follow its use.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The midland journal., 1898-12-09
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