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The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1898-01-07

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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11
An African Poison Story.

Charles M. Stern, of Chicago, who
has just returned after journey
through northeast Africa, told of a
curious meteorological phenomenon
which he observed in a district called
Gwallah. "The vegetation in that re-
gion is very luxuriant," said he, land
the plant life must give off an unusu-
ally large quantity of carbonic acid
gas. At least that was the conclusion
reached after seeing three natives
die and four or five dogs.
"The moment the animals put their
noses close to the ground they would
fall over and gasp, and die in about five
minutes. The natives who died slept
on the ground instead of in hammocks,
as others did. saw hundreds of dead
birds. My theory is that stratum of
the deadly gas covered the ground for
l depth of three or four inches, and
any living thing breathing in that area
would be asphyxiated.
II could not understand, however,
low the gas was not distributed in a
.hinner layer, and what kept it in one
,laoe for whole day. Nothing like it
laf ever been known there before. The
lie, his of the men and the dogs all oc-
III ed within twenty-four hours. Then
he sas, if it was really gas, seemed to
iiss.pate. 1t was very strange oc-
;urrence and l might have been in
iuced to make more exhaustive in
Jestigation if my presence had not ex-
cited distrust. l got away as quickly
Is possible, rather than be accused of
being the cause of the sudden deaths.
The natives are superstitious and at
tribute most of their misfortunes to
witchcraft, so thought it the part of
wisdom to get away"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11
Australian Rumble Bees.

Many years ago the farmers of Aus
tralia imported humble bees from
England and set them free in their
clover fields. Before the arrival of the
bees clover did not flourish in Austria
liza, but after their coming the farm
ers had no more difficulty on that
score. Mr.. Darwin had shown that
oumble bees were the only insects fond
If clover nectar which possessed a
oroboscis sufficiently long to reach
he bottom Of the long tube-like flow
srs, and, at the same time, a body
leavy enough to bend down the clover
mead so that the pollen would fall on
he insects back, and thus be carried
off to fertilize other flowers of the same
species. The bumble-bees sent to Aus
.ralia cost the farmers there about half
4 dollar apiece, but they proved to be
worth the price.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11
House-to-House Housekeeping.

Why should not a staff of servants
be organized to do, at any rate, the
rougher part of the domestic service
in, say, fifty or a hundred federated
households, just in the same way that
a single staff could be organized to
cook their meals, asks correspond
ent of London Truth. Why should I
not pay so much year, either to a
bonafide cooperative society, or to a
private speculator, to have my beds
made, my floors scrubbed, my knives
and boots cleaned, and other similar
work performed at stated hours every
day and every week? The agency
which undertook to perform this SER
vice would organize it's workers just
as do other agencies which at present
undertake to keep our gardens in
order, to clean our boilers, sweep our
chimneys, or clean our bicycles; and
the labor difficulty which meets us in
domestic service as at present organ
lied would consequently be elimi-
mated,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11
An Imperial CAPRICE.

The Empress Anna of Russia, in the
last year of her reign, carried out one
of the most mighty and magnificent"
caprices that ever entered into the head
of even supreme monarch.
In 1889 one of her mobiles, Prince Co
litzin, offended her, and she varied the
usual programme, did not send him to
Siberia, but instead made him court
page and buffoon. He was a widower;
the empress commanded him to marry
again. The prince carried out her in
structions in the spirit of his new pro-
fession and selected a girl of low de-
gree.
Her majesty took on herself all the
wedding arrangements; the winter of
1739-40 was extraordinarily severe; she
ordered house built entirely of ice:
it consisted of two rooms, and all the
furniture, even to the bedstead, was of
ice also. In front Of the house were
placed four small cannon and two NOR
tars and these were of ice; they were
fired, too, several times without burst
ing.
When the wedding day came there
was procession of 300 persons, mostly
peasants, from every part of Russia.
The empress had commanded them to
be sent to her by provincial governors;
each person wore the costume of his or
her province and some were drawn in
sledges by reindeer, some by dogs,
some by goats and some by oxen.
The bride and groom rode in the
midst in a greet iron cage placed on
the back of an ephant. After march
ing through the principal streets of st.
Petersburg they went to building we
hear of as the duke of Courland's rid
ing house, and there supper was serv-
ed in many different fashions, for each
guest supped as he would have done at
home, and the customs in different
parts of Russia then differed greatly
more even than they do now. A ball
followed and the dancing was as
Jaried as the cookery.
After the ball the unfortunate bridal
.)air were escorted to the ice house,
here they had to spend the night, for
guar dis were placed before the door to
ee that they didn't get out.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11
Cnhnn Maids.

Slender, graceful Cuban maids, with
smoothly plated tresses, black as the
ravens wing, large, lustrous, dreamy
black eyes, clear, pale complexion, re-
sembling the waxen tint of the lily,
have their pretty heads filled with
dreams of love before they quit the
schoolroom. Their peculiar training,
restricted sphere, as well as early ma
turity-for in the tropics, girl blooms
into womanhood in her thirteenth or
fourteenth year-may be the reason
why their thoughts turn to love before
they have discarded their dolls, braids,
and short dresses. The strict watch
maintained over the tender buds, the
cast-iron rules of etiquette, which pro-
hibit them from too great an indul-
gence in athletic spoI.s or outdoor life,
which Northern maid enjoys, pre-
her less susceptible TO the tender pas
sion, which is fostesed by a secluded
existence, may be the reason why Gu
ban girls look forward to matrimony
as a release from these irksome bonds.
The romantic manner in which court
ship is carried on tends to keep alive
their illusions, for lovers usually walk
up and down before their lady loves
dwelling like sentinel on duty, be-
cause they are debLrred from calling
On a maiden until formally engaged,
and then they can only see her in the
presence of the family or exchange
tender nothings under the Argus eyes
Of mamma, who keeps strict watch
over her offspring.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11
THE HOUSEWIFE.


Some strong, serviceable reins for
children may be made from bed-tick-
ing, says Edith Wynne, in the House
hold. Purchase yard of firm quail
ity, and cut it into strips three in
ches wide. Stitch these firmly to-
gether on the machine to make the
desired length, then fold together and
stitch again firmly.
Work the white lines in fancy stitch
es with colored woods. One can put
elaborate work here, If desired, but
common cat-stitching will make it
pretty, especially if bright colored
woods are used. Fasten small bells
across the front.
Another pretty way to make them is
to utilize all the odds and ends of
worsted and yarn by knitting them in
garter-stitch, an inch wide. The
brighter the woods, the better they
will please the children, and the oftener
the color is changed, the better effect
will result Inch lengths of the diff
ferent colors knit together will give
a good effect.
These knit reins are also to be
finished with bells across the front
strap.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11
How to Keep Crackers.

Complaints are frequently heard
that crackers bought at grocery stores
are soggy and stale tasting, even when
comparatively fresh.
The fault is in the way they are
kept. Crackers demand warm, dry
place, and they should not be stored
near oil, fish or other strong-smelling
goods. Great care should be exer-
cised by grocars in this respect. The
cracker trade is one of the most inn
portant features Of general grocery
business, and it should be taken care
of. Crackers should be purchased in
small quantities so that they will not
have time to get stale before being
sold. They should be kept, as stated,
in a warm, dry place, and customers
should be advised to place them in the
oven few minutes before using. This
will restore their crispness, even
though they have become damp and
soggy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11
Nervous Children.

1t is the height of cruelty to try to
harden" nervous little ones by ex-
posing them to the circumstances which
arouse their fears. Wise parents will
try to guard their children from
learning that there is such thing as
fear.
Servants and nurses are responsible
largely for childrens fear of solitude
or darkness.
One lovely mother taught her boy to
welcome the dark, and to say at bed
time, mice dark,-pretty dark!"-but
she was a mother in thousand.
Nurses should also strive to keep
children from disagreeable street
sights, as much as possible
Nervous children remember painful
or CHASTITY sights much more persist
emily than grown-up people.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11
Pretty Bib for a Baby.

A pretty bib for a baby is made of
an oblong square of linen not too fine,
embroidered with small scattered flow
ers of pink or blue, single blossoms,
worked in wash silks. The edge of the
linen is hemstitched with silk to match
the flowers, pink or blue, the hem
about half an inch wide or less. To
make the opening at the neck cut is
made down the middle of one end of
the linen the proper length and the
edges of the opening also hemstitched
and turned back in little lapels which
have one or more of the tiny flowers
embroidered upon them. To prevent
the linen from tearing down at the
end of the opening it is worked across
with heavy buttonhole stitching with
the silk. Ribbons of the pink or blue
secured to the bib with a bow tie
around the neck and hold the bib in
place. This is dainty and easily
made gift for somebody's baby.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11
MISS REEVE.

most efficient, being familiar with all
the routine work in the building, and
the Governor consented to the plan,
and Miss Reeve was left at the State
House clothed in full gubernatorial au-
thority, which she exercised in man
ner that not only gave satisfaction to
the Governor, but has won for her the
great distinction.
Miss Reeve may not have fully COM
pretended the responsibilities thrust
upon her before the departure of the
Governor, but she took hold of official
business like an old hand.
Before the Governor and party had
been absent twenty-four hours matters
of great Importance were brought to
Miss Reeves attention. The Governor
and Secretary of State had left num-
Der of important blanks to which they
had attached their signatures, and it
was left to Miss Reeves discretion to
issue them or not-requisitions, appli-
cations for extraditions from Govern
ors of other States, and many other
matters.
She sought legal advice, but the at
torney informed her she must depend
upon herself, as he did not care to be
mixed up in the acts of any female
Governor. When the Governor re-
turned he was astonished at the
amount of executive business his fair
substitute had turned out, and frankly
admitted the excellence of her judg-
ment, although in one instance-the
case of an application for extradition,
he said he would not have issued it
until he had given the protestants a
hearing. He has announced his de-
termination to defend with vigor every
act of Governor Reeve" including the
quoted.
Miss Reeve has taken a well-earned
vacation, and it will be prolonged as
long as she may desire, and at full
pay. She has gone to her old home
at Hillsboro, Ore. Miss Reeve is
young woman of pleasant address and
brilliant attachments. She has writ
ten several sketches which have been
favorably passed on by some we'll
known literary critics, and which will
ere long be published.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11
THE DREADED CONSUMPTION.

T A. SLOCUM, M. c., THE GREAT CHEMIST
AND SCIENTIST. WILL SENT FREE, TO
THE AFFLICTED. THREE BOTTLES
oFHiS NEWLY DISCOVERED REM
EoIEs 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 r. A. Slocum, M. c., of
IS3 Pearl street, New York City.
Confident that he has discovered all 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-
timonials of experience from those cured,
in all parts of the world.
Don't delay until it is too late Address
T. 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.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11
Diphtheria Spread by Rabbits.

Rabbits are spreading diphtheria
throughout the central part of Iowa.
Such, at least, is the opinion of physi-
clans who have investigated the cause
of the outbreak. Some time ago it was
noticed that hundreds of the Dummies
were dying of disease which doc
tors pronounced almost identical with
diphtheria in the human family. Soon
after the epidemic commenced among
the rabbits diphtheria began to be no.
ticed among the families in the locali-
ty. The conclusion was reached that
the germs were conveyed by the ami
mails.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11
SHE WAS GOVERNOR.
AN IDAHO WOMAN GAINS HONOR
AND DISTINCTION.

Miss Margaret Reeve Fills the State Exec
utive Chair During the Governors ABB
sence and Transacts Considerable Busi-
ness of Great Importance.
The news that for two weeks wo-
man had filled the executive chair OF
the State of Idaho-a thing unprece-
dented in the country's history-cre-
ated no end Of lively comment through
out the Northwest.
This woman is Miss Margaret Reeve,
who for several years has held respon-
sible places about Idaho's State build
ing, having for the past four years
been private secretary to the Secretary
of State.
When Governor Steunenberg and
Secretary of State Lewis were called
to the northern part of the State on
business of the greatest Importance
in connection with the States vast
domain of white pine timber, ethey wer
at their wits end to know whom they
could safely leave in charge of State
matters during their absence, as At
torney-General Mcfarland had preced-
ed them from the State.
1t seemed for time the trip would
have to be postponed, or that one of
them would have to remain behind,
when Secretary of State Lewis sug-
gested to the Governor that Miss
Reeve be left in charge. The Cover
nor was almost stunned by the bold
plan, but Miss Reeve proved herself
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11
A Peerless Liniment.

AS a pain destroyer and cure for
rheumatism, Salvation Oil is the peer
of all liniments. Mr.. VIM. II. Brown,
proprietor of Striebinger House, Cleve-
land, O., writes: II suffered from
rheumatism for twelve years and my
last attack kept me in bed, unable to
walk. l used Salvation Oil and soon
was up and about. AS a pain de-
stroyer this llniment has no equal"
Salvation Oil is sold everywhere for
% cents. Try 1t and be convinced.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11
1898. THE sun. 1898.
BALTIMORE, MD.
1893.

The Paper of the People, for the People
and with the People.
Honest in Motive.
Fearless in Expression.
Sound i'll Principle.
Unswerving 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 monopolies of every character. Independent
in all things, extreme in Its for good laws,
good government and good order.
By mail Fifty Gents month. Six Dollars year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11
A Truthful Statement.

excellent and invaluable remedy,
for the cure of cough, cold and hoarse-
ness, is DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup, and
Mr.. Jas. Hadfeld, $50 West St., New
York City, verifies this statement.
He writes "Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup
is most excellent remedy for cough,
cold and hoarseness, and take great
pleasure in recommending it to all,
who require such valuable household
medicine" DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
Is sold everywhere for Is cents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11
To Make an Egg Reveal It's Age.

To ascertain the freshness of an egg,
without breaking, hold it before a
strong light and look directly through
the shell. If the yolk appears round
and the white surrounding it clear,
the chances are that the egg is fresh.
Or you may drop it into water; if the
egg sinks quickly and remains at the
bottom it is in all probability fresh,
but if it stands on end it is doubtful,
and quite bad if it floats. The shell
Of fresh egg looks dull, while that of
a stale one is glossy Mrs. S. T.
Rorer
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11
PILES PERMANENTLY CURED
In from 3 to S days. time

by the use of Ionic. One bottle guar
anteed 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 receipt
of price. Address Harry Logue, Will
Transport, Pa.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11
Remembered Her Sailor swest,,sar,

Miss Lucinda Day, of West Spring
field, Mass. who died recently at the
age of ninety, had for seventy years
nightly displayed a burning candle in
her window for a sailor sweetheart lost
at sea
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11
Cleaning WOOlens,

Do not put hot water or any kind OF
water upon woolens that have had
liquid grease spilled upon them. FIRST
sprinkle buckwheat or I'VE -four over
the place and let it absorb the gre use;
brush off all the -four, and apply then
fresh flour until all the grease is abb
sorbed
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11
Water That Petrffies.

Extraordinary qualities are possessed
by the River Tito, in Spain. 1t hard
ems and petrifies the sand of its bed,
and if stone falls in the stream and
alights upon another, in few months
they unite and become one stone. Fish
cannot live in it's waters.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11
BuckIen's Arnlca Salve.

The best salve i'll the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilhlains,
Corns, aud all Skin Eruptions, and pos
itively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price rs cents per
box. For sale by DR.. L R. Kirk.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11
rarls Teaehers Forbidaen nIcyeIes.

Paris has drawn line on bicycle
riding in rather unexpected quarter.
Hel eater, none of the women teachers
in the primary schools of that city
MAY ride to and from the schools on
their wheels.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11

Leo XIII recently presented most
beautiful and extravagant gift to the
Queen Regent of Spain. 1t is rosary,
the chain made of the finest gold. The
beads are of alternate rubies, diamonds
and emeralds: the gift is priceless.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11
More Diamonds in Pretoria.

A rich diamond mine has been dis
covered near Pretoria, the stones lying
in volcanic pile, containing minerals
closely resembling those of the older
mines. A two-foot seam of coal is re-
ported near the Bechuanaland line.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11
Juicy Baked Apples.

If you want your baked apples to be
juicy bake them slowly and haste them
occasionally with the juice in the pan.
If the apples are not juicy put a few
tablespoonfuls of water and a half a
cup of sugar in the baking pan and
haste with this.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11
Everybody Says So.

Cascarcts andy Catl,arLic, the most wol
derful medical discovery of tie age. pea
ant and refreshing to the tasle, acl gent
and positively on kidneys. livcra boWei'
cleansing the entire sys:"ul. dispcl cold
cure hcadaehe, fever, hahitual constinatiC
and hi iousncss. Please buy and try b
of G.. G.. G. to-day; 10. p, 80 cents. Soda
guaranteed D cure by all druggists
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11

Charitable women of Marinet, Wis,
took charge of the street cars one day
in the interest of the poor and needy
and when they counted the proceed
at night they found that $50 in counte
felt money had been passed on them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11
Diseases of the Blood and Nerves.

No one need suffer with neuralgia. This
disease is quickly and permanently cured
by Browns Iron Bitters. Every disease of
the blood, nerves and stomach, chronic
o" otherwise, suecumbs to Browns Iron
Bitters. Known and used for nearly
quarter of century, it stands to-day fore.
most among our most valued remedies.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11

The Duchess of Marlborough sends
to New York for most of her dresses.
She buys her perfume in bulk, which
is forwarded to Woodstock in gallon
jars.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11

What pleasure is there in life with a
headache. constipation and biliousness?
Thousands experience them who could be-
come perfectly healthy by using DeWitt's
Little Early Risers, the famous little pills.
Eli T. REYNOLDS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11
HOW to BE Comfortab,e in f,ors.,.

The problem of how to be comfor-
table in corsets seems to be solved in
the new model, which is straight in
front, short on the hips, more flexible,
and shaped to fit the figure without
remodelling 1t in another form.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-03-11
Do You Agree to This {.

"The face of every woman is a his
tory or prophecy said Mrs. Marga=
ret Sangster, at the annual banquet of
the Emma Willard Association recent
ly. Il have no sympathy with women
who try to efface wrinkles. A woman
has no business to look younger than
she is. There is history in every line
of her face"