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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21
ONLY A PRIVATE SOLDIER.
Pathetic Picture of a Fond Mother
Who Read Her Death Warrant
in a Single Line.

"John Anderson, private, in
fantry; yellow fever"
That was all. Just line in small
type in newspaper. But it meant so
much, oh, so much, to her. The line
was in list of dead cabled from San
tiago, and the paper was wet with
tears that trickled through her poor,
worn fingers. He was her only boy,
and the picture of her husband, dead
these many years. Now he, too, was
dead, her little Johnnie, who but yes
terday was playing at her knee, and
whose childish rrattle had nerved her
for that fearful struggle with the
world which had been so hard and un-
profitable. To be sure, he had not al
ways treated her right. He had been
wild and had fallen into bad company,
and instead of being the help she had
fondly counted on his escapades had
cost her all her little savings. To be
sure. neighbors had told her he was
graceless, selfish, ne'er-dowell scamp,
and she was a fool to slave for him.
To be sure. she had thought little bit
terly herself, at times, when, i'll,
weary and heartsick, he had failed to
give her helping hand or even to come
to her, or betray any interest in her
existence. She had never seen him in
his soldier clothes. He had been sta
toned not far away, but had not taken
the trouble to come to see her. After
the war began, when she had seen regi-
ments march by, she had imagined how
brave John must look, and wished she
might have seen him in the uniform of
his country.
But that brief, epigrammatic notice
of his death struck her to the heart as
keenly as ever did the loss of the most
model boy to the most loving mother.
He was her boy. Upon his life she had
built her every air castle. AS long as
lie had lived she had never lost hope.
He was sowing his wild oats. He
would come back to her some day, and
be her comfort and her joy. She had
clung to the idea with an intensity
that stopped little short of mania.
That hope was all that enabled her
frail body to hang over washtubs by
day and her trembling fingers to ply
the needle by light, all that enabled
her dim eyes to see the work before
her. all that kept the fires of life burn
ing with the scant food and little sleep
she allowed herself. True, he had fur
nished little grounds for such hopes in
later years. But she had still hoped.
To have given up that hope would have
been insanity, suicide, death.
But it was all over now. John was
dead. There was nothing more to
work for, to sacrifice for. Through her
binding tears she did not see the form
of the man clothed in the blue uniform
down in Cuba, but pretty, blue-eyed
boy in dresses. And in her ears rang
the prattle of childish voice.
Johnnie was dead; dead and buried
In foreign soil. while she could not
have even the poor comfort of mourn
ing over his grave. The paper dropped
from her lap. She leaned her tired
head upon her threadbare sleeve and
wept as only those who know a great
sorrow weep. Her cup of bitterness
was full.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21
A WESTERN YANKEE.
He Knew q Thing or Two About Civ
ing Cyclones the Slip and
Won q Bet.

yankee tricks are not confined to
the people of the east" is the assur-
ance given by citizen who is jus:
back from the cyclone swept district
in the southwest. "At St. Louis be-
came acquainted with q drummer who
has been success for some years and
is supposed to know about as much
of the world as any one man is per-
mitted to find out.
Down in a little Kansas town, where
you could look miles away over the
plains, we were notified one evening
that big twister was tearing along in
our direction. One of the crowd noti-
fed everyone to take to cyclone eel
lars and took us two strangers in
charge as we ran.
I'm not goin' inter no cellar said
rough looking cid customer, whose
appearance indicated an intimate ac-
quaintance with the elements. Il hain't
afeard of yer cyclones
"'Get to cover shouted the leader.
or yer liable to be blowed cross three
or four states
Then the stubborn old residenter
declared that he'd go to no cyclone
cellar and wanted to bet five dollars
that he'd come through as sound as
anyone. The sharp drummer accepted
the wager and together we dove to
safety under the ground. When we
came out tc see the devastation, there
stood the old residenter, grinning and
unharmed.
"'How on earth did you escape?
asked the drummer as he saw his
money going into greasy wallet.
"'Jest slid down the rope inter the
we'll, stranger and it cost the drum
mer numerous rounds at the tavern"
Detroit Free Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21
Time Table for Baking Meats

Beef, sirloin, rare, for each pound
eight to ten minutes; beef, sirloin, we'll
done, for each pound 12 to IS minutes;
beef, rib or rump, for each pound 12
to is minutes; beef, long or short
fllet, 20 to 80 minutes; mutton, rare,
for each pound, ten minutes; mutton,
VII done, for each pound IS minutes;
lamb, we'll done, for each pound Is
minutes; veal, well done, for each
pound 20 minutes; pork, we'll done,
for each pound 80 minutes; turkey
weighing ten pounds, three hours;
chicken weighing three to four pounds,
one TO one and one-half hours; goose
weighing eight pounds, two hours;
tame duck, 40 to 60 minutes; game
duck, 80 to 40 minutes; grouse, 30
minutes; pigeons, 80 minutes; small
birds, Is to 20 minutes; venison, for
each pound IS minutes; fish, six to
eight pounds, long, thin, one hour;
fish, four to six pounds, thick, one
lour; fAh, small, 20 TO 80 minutes
Sallie Joy White, in Woman's Home
COmpanion
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

There are six schools in Ireland
where Irish is taught.
A colored Salvation Army corps has
been started in Boston.
The northern Methodists have adopt
ed equal lay presentation by vote
of 3,27S ayes, 037 noes.
Among the 2s,7s2 students in French
colleges, according to the latest fig
ures. only s71 were women.
The % Protestant missionaries re-
siding in Kiukiang hold general
prayer meeting every Friday after
neon.
Prof. Othniel C. Marsh, curator of
the Peabody museum at Yale, has just
received an election as foreign men,
Der of the Geological society of Lon
don.
Seven thousand nine hundred and
sixty-six dollars and siXty-six cents is
the grand sum given by the Endeavor
societies of the Chicago union for mis-
sionary work.
Rev. DR.. X. B. Fairbairn has resigned
the wardenship of ST. Stephens col
lege, after more than 35 years con-
tinuous and faithful service. The
trustees have accepted his resignation.
and have made him warden emeritus.
The American Seamen's Friend So
ciety is trying to keep pace with the
increase of the navy by supplying IL
braries as fast as the ships are put in
commission. 1t has in the past sup
piled more than / 1000 loan librari to
naval ships and hospitals, or some
thing over $4,000 books in all.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21
shorter presse. for Children.

Children's better dresses are made
with such full skirts that they swing
to and fro when worn. Multitudinous
rufiles add to the fullness, and the
little petticoats are trimmed to initiate
women's. A party gown of white mus
lin has narrow ruffie, edged with bebe
white satin ribbon. The yoke is open
work muslin, and there is tiny sash of
narrow white ribbon. One notices a
tendency to make the finer skirts OF
children shorter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

More than twenty million free samples
of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve have been
distributed by the manufacturers. What
better proof of their confidence in it's
merits do you want 1t cures piles, burns,
scalds, sores, in the shortest space Of
time. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

Greymair - My wife Is such a
thoughtful woman.
Betterhaws-So's mine. You couldn't
imagine all the things she thinks about
me if happen to be detained down
town.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings of the Orphans
Court of Cecil county will be held on thu
second Tuesday ofevery month. Executors
Administrators and Guardians, wanting
their accounts stated, will please bring il
their vouchers few days before Court.
Test: r. E. JAMAR, Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

There is no disease more uncertain in its
nature than dyspepsia. Physicians say that
the symptoms of no two cases agree. 1t is
therefore most difficult to make correct
diagnosis No matter how severe, or under
what disguise dyspepsia attacks you, Browns
Iron Bitters will cure it. Invaluable in all
diseases of the stomach, blood and nerves.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21
Points Of ResembIancc.

"Now, don't say you went off with
my umbrella because it had a hook
handle just like yours"
"No; 1 went off with it because it
has q silk cover better than mi1glG
Detroit Free Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

One pint of sweet cream, one pint
of new milk, one heaping coffee cup OF
sugar. Place over the fire until II
comes to a boil. Cool and add one
quart of peach pulp, which has been
rubbed through sieve. Freeze until
stiff.-Household Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

"How did Bluffson manage to i'm
press his wife with such an idea of his
superior intelligence?
Easily enough. He read all the
whist news and pretended to under
stand it perfectly" Washington
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

The editor of the Evans City, Pa, Globe,
writes, Zone Minute Cough Cure is right
ly named. 1t cured my children after all
other remedies failed" 1t cures coughs,
cold and all throat aud lung troubles.
Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

A stubborn cough or tickling in the
throat yields to One Minute Cough Cure.
Harmless in effect, touches the right spot,
reliable and just what is wanted. 1t act at
once. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

Jimson-Half the world works too
much.
Hamms-Yes, and the other half is
worked too often.-Town Topics.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21
Ice Cream snndwiche..

Ice cream sandwiches, from slices of
ice cream between lengths of cake, are
new and palatable. For evening par
ties II is novel to serve these.-Cincin-
natl Enquirer,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21
They Have Nothing to Tell.

Educated Bill-They say dead men
tell no tales.
Wandering Jack-Well, others tell
tales about them.-N. Y. World.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

The greatest bay on the face of the
earth is that of Bengal. Measured in
straight line from the two inclosing
peninsulas, its extent is about 100000
square miles.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21
When They Count.

Marie-Then you don't care 20 listen
to soft nothings?
Ruth-Not unless they mean some-
thing.-Puck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21
FAVE GOING NORTH.

Trains leave Oxford for Philadelphia at 6 as
q. m. and ZOO p. m. Market train leaves
Rowlandville Tuesdays and Fridays at S.62:
Liberty Grove. 9.O7; Colora 9.l6; Rising Sun 90:
Sylmar, 9.33; Nottingham. 0 40; Oxford, 1000 g. M
arriving at South St. 2.53 p. m.
Sunday train leaves Oxford at 7 90 arriving in
philadelphia at 9.2i a. MI and 6.lO. arriving in
Philadelphia at lie p. m.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

Mrs. Quittim-So your husband has
Joined the army and gone to Chicka-
mauga?
Mrs. Hittim-Yes; he said he was
tired of fghting.-Yonkers Statesman.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21
NOTICE

By THE ORPHANS COURT FOR CECIL CouNTY,l
January 8, 1894.
ORDERED, That all Administrators, Ex.
ecutors and Guardians that have not stated
an account within year. come forward and
do the same. or show cause to the contrary.
or they will be cited up.
Test: R. E. JAMAR, Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

The west was gold-the sun was low;
She murmured. "'Tis a dream!"
l thought she meant the sky; but no
Twas only the ice cream.
m. Y. Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

When you call for DeWitt's Witch Haz-
el Salve the great pile cure, don't accept
anything else. Don't be talked into ac-
cepting substitute, for piles for sores,
for burns. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

Old fashions in dress may be revived,
but no old fashioned medicine can replace
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. For sale by f. T. Reyn-
olds, druggist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

Cloth I'm n Turkish Turban.
The Turkish turban of the largest
size contains 20 yards of the finest and
softest muslin.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

Notes from PimlIin's Dairy-Wednes-
day: Business as usual; in even
ing went to smoking concert at Blue
Lion; walked home, accompanied by
my wife.-Ally Sloper.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

Additional traius leave Broad st. for Oxford IA
3. m. and 2.6S p. m Monday. Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday only. g. 10 p. M; Thursday and Sunday
only. ll.4S p. M; Sunday only. 766a. m, Ol p M
]. B. HUTCHINSON, J.RWOOD.
GeH'I' Manager. Gen. Pdss'r Agent
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

"My wife called me coward, to-
day."
but you have enlisted"
"Oh, yes; but she says didit merely
to get away from her mother."-Phila-
delphia North American.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

An Uncertain Disease.

"She says he is an ideal husband"
ale doesn't look such n fool either"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21
The Aftermath.

He gets his daughter Off his hands
And thinks it all complete,
But soon he finds he has to keep
Her husband on his feet.
illustrated American.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21
PATENTS, PATENTS.

PHILADELPHIA, WHINING.
= TON & BALTIMORE R.R.
CENTRAL DIVISION.
On and after November 2Sth. 1897. trains will
run as follows:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21
LOVE AND THE LADY
BY ALICE BROWN.

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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-10-21

LEAVE GOING SOUTH.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-13
New Comedy.

"A Woman's Wit" was written to
order" by Mrs. Pacheco and for some
reason, not stated, was rejected. Its orig
inaI production at the New Comedy The
alter last night proved conclusively that
it was hurriedly constructed and not W
to the standard the authoress establish
ed for her work when she wrote In
cog" The story of the ridiculouSly Jeal-
Gus husband is as old as the domestic
relation and some of the situations sup
posed to lead up to the solution OF the
family troubles through "womans wit
are unnatural and result in the Kind OF
laugh that is not sought by the players:
be made much more acceptable. and the
humor of some of the lines and compli-
cations brought out in manner TO de-
Velop the intended fun.
The role of the suspected wire 10 not
suited to the abilities of Carlna Jordan,
and 1t is unfortunate that she was Sc
lected for the part as it calls for par
ticularly clever work. Mr.. st. Maur, as
the green-eyed husband, could put more
sincerity in his work and thereby greatly
improve the star part, which OF neces-
sity demands very careful handling to
avoid going to the extreme OF car1ca-
ture Hattie Schell, as the eccentric and
witty young woman who cheats the d.
vorce court of case, carries the hon
ors in part which in the third act is
hard to reconcile to things natural.
George Probert as the French count,
Kate Vandenhoff as the silly lovesick old
maid. and Brigham Royce as the lover
who had nothing in particular to do, did
well in their labors to lend pleasure to
tho coca sion.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-13
DALTON MAKES REPLY.
Says That Justice Cliffs Charges Are
Untrue and the Utterances of
q Disappointed Man.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call.
90S Broadway. Sept. L.

Oakland Office San Francisco Call.
90S Broadway, Sept IL.
Assessor Dalton made the following re-
ply to Justice Gift tonight:
Judge f. c. Cliff has announced
his withdrawal as a candidate for
the office of District Attorney of
Alameda County. In the same
card he has made very free with my
name, and has accused me of having en-
tered into a political combination with
the railroad. To this accusation Of Judge
Gift 1 have but this to say. The con-
test l have made against the Southern
Pacific during the four years l have been
Assessor of Alameda County will, / think,
make the assertion made appear what 1t
really is, foolish one, made by a dis
his bold assertions to the contrary, Judge
Cliff was. up to within the last two or
three days, very eager to have me enter
into a political combination with him.
When l refused to do so he threatened
me with his political wrath and the wrath
of all his friends. And 1t now appears
that all he can do is to scod and make
idle accusations, endeavoring by this
means to make 1t appear that he Is the
only pure candidate for office in this
county, and that all the others are crea-
lures of the machine and the servants of
the railroad. In view of all the circum-
stances surrounding my past record. in
Alameda County, and also Judge Gifts,
ter any very strong denial of the Judges
charges; and l shall not do SO. Suffice
HENRY P. DALTON"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-13
WILL PREPARE FOR A
PRIMARY ELECTION
CHAIRMAN D. T. RIORDAN AP.
POINTS HIS COMMITTEE.
A Short and Interesting Session Of
the Republican County Com
mittee Last Night.

When Acting Chairman T. D. Riordan
called the Republican County Committee
to order in Shiels building last night there
were few vacant chairs in the hall. In
terested spectators crowded the standing
space and took keen interest In the bust
ness of the meeting.
Immediately upon tho adoption Of the
minutes of the previous session Delegate
Harry N. Gray arose and moved that the
regular order of business be suspended
and that the vacancy caused by the death
of Chairman Charles Manwaring be filled.
The motion was carried, and Jesse r.
Marks told of the fitness of Mr.. Riordan
for the position and Of the splendid work
he had done for the party in the past
The name of the acting chairman was re-
ceived with great applause, and he was
unanimously selected to act as permanent
head of the committee. Delegate huef
introduced Mr.. Riordan, and the latter
responded, thanking the delegates for
would act impartially during his term of
office and with view to aiding the ticket
to victory.
A bill for $35 for a floral piece sent to
the family of the late chairman was as
sumed by Mr. Riordan. Other bills were
turned over to the finance committee for
approval.
On motion of Mr.. .Ahern, the chairman
appointed the following gentlemen to pre-
pare call for primary election:
Berliner; Thirty first, T. H. Prendergast;
Thirty-second, J. Ahern Thirty-third,
James Gately; Thirty-fourth, Charles
Mayors; Thirty-f1fth, Martin Fragley;
Thirty-sixth. Alonza Davidson; hirty-
seventh, Fred Eggers; Thirty-eighth,
Fortieth. ]. E. Marks; Forty-first, George
Walker; Forty-second. Harry N. Gray;
Forty-thi NJ; j. Flynn; Forty-fourth,
large-A. Ruef, J. Chretien and L. E.
Savage.
On motion, Chairman Riordan was add
ed to the committee.
Chairman Ahern of the committee called
a meeting for this evening at the Repub-
lican headquarters at 933 Market street
The County Committee then adjourned,
to meet again on Thursday night in the
same hall.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-13
Anti-Civil Service.

The adjourned meeting of the joint con-
ference of the Anti-Civil Service League,
Union Veterans Patriotic League of Cal
ifornia, Harrison Camp Army and Navy
Republican Veterans and the Garfield
Republican League was held last night
at Ais Montgomery street. ]. ]. Moore,
the chairman, called the meeting to order.
j. II. Ramsey of the Anti-C.vII Service
League acted as secretary.
The following campaign committee was
appointed from each Of the organizations
Cashin of the Union Veterans Patriotic
League, August Mueller of the Anti
Civil Service League, E. M. Calvin of the
Schander of the Harrison Camp Army
and Navy Republican Veterans and VIII
liam Bertholf Of the Naval Veterans Lee
PiOn
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-13
The Orpheun.

With the new acts and changes by the
followers, the Orpheum has fine bill for
this week. The chic little artist, Bessie
Bonehill, was we'll received, and hers is
one of the few acts that will grow on the
people Before she leaves this city she Is
likely to score one Of the greatest hits OF
the Orpheum. Hines and Remington have
an act that has the merit of originality
if nothing more, but in their line they are
artists The character work by Miss
Remington is particularly clever. Favor
and Sinclair have new act .of merit, and
while Irene Franklin's quaint voice is set
to new songs Felix Morris and company
appear in 1.-THE Old Musician While TINS
act may not appeal to the gallery to the
degree that did IA Game of Cards. yet 1t
is one of the richest vaudeville treats the
Orpheum has offered.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-13

dictated by the Populists. He ad-
monished Republicans not to deceive
themselves with the idea that they
would have walk-over this year. The
opposition was peculiar, but 1t was ac-
tive. The Democrats, while indorsing
and commencing the administration of
President Mckinley, were opposing the
Republican party.
1.-The Republican party" observed
Mr. Loud, has q record that it can well
be proud of. We promised the people
two years ago to bring order out Of
chaos. Have we kept our promise? We
have conducted a war to successful
conclusion, and to-day there is the sum
of $206, 100000 in the public treasury
Never before in history did the United
States stand so firmly, SO grandly and
splendidly before the nations of the
world as to-day. The most serious
questions now confront us. There is an
American spirit of patriotism and
commercialism which demands that
wherever the American flag is raised 1t
sbau never be torn down. To govern
the new acquisitions will require wis
dom and experience.
In closing Mr.. Loud pledged to do his
full duty to the best of his ability in
| case of his reelection to Congress.
senator Wolfe responding to calls
went TO the platform and promised that
his voice should be heard in Mr.. LIQUIDS
behalf during the campaign. He pre-
| dicted the reelection of Mr. Loud and
! the complete triumph of Republican
principles.
Following are the names of the men
appointed by Congressman e. F. Loud
! to comnose the committee on purity OF
election:
Mark Sheldon, William B. Cluff, ]. H
Thompson, Arthur Attridge and ]. J.
! Cullunden.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-13
At the Columbia.

Heroic deeds in hostile lands have, for
the time being. at least, placed our guards
men beyond the reach of satirical thrusts.
but this does not detract from the popu-
larity of Hoyt's ga Milk White Flag,
which is on this week at the Columbia,
and, as the house was full to the doors
last evening, promises to enjoy its usual
run. The piece has been produced In this
city several times before, but many who
last night and enjoyed it anew. New cos
tunes and scores of witticisms. born of
the recent war. give 1t an up-to-date
flavor.
John w. Dunno, in the character of
The Colonel, who Napoleon resembled,' .
does capital work. Miss Mary Marble is
petite and clever as ever, and Miss Marie
general, win the approval Of the au-
dience.