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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07

tors and to the lowly men who are paid
for doing the sweeping and shoveling.
Commissioner McGann, of the Depart
ment heard about her, as she had
planned that he would, and she tried
the civil service examination, passing
with honor, and was placed at the
head of the list. Now she has got her
appointment, and men and material
have been given to her with which she
will start on the worst district in the
city. This district, of course, is not
the part of Chicago that visitors to
the city usually see. 1t extends from
the river on the north and west to
Adams street and the lake on the south
and east. Here the rubbish is so deep
that it is stratified.
Given, Mrs. Paul and fifty men, with
as many brooms, carts and shovels
and any schoolboy can figure out the
result.
Il shall cut the streets into strips"
says Mrs. Paul, "and make each man
janitor over a strip. He will keep that
strip clear or he will lose his job. This
strip will be two blocks long, and any
man who is unable to see the dirt in
two blocks is blind, ana no blind man
need apply for jobs under me- 1t will
be possible in this way to fix the blame
for any refuse found within my dis
trict."
Though Mrs. Paul is going at this
work with such thorough hand and
heart, it is not at all to her liking.
She is womanly woman, and
would much rather attend tc
home work and duties. But her
father, her brothers, her hus-
band and her son are all dead, and she
went into the service of the city. There
she thought the same system which
makes house clean and orderly
should be applied to the street-keep-
ing of great city.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07
Honesty and Virtue.

There is more honesty and virtue
contained in a bottle of Salvation Oil,
than in any other liniment known.
''Mrs. A. Fielder, 1854 Palethorp St.,
Philadelphia, Pa, confirms this truth:
She found Salvation Oh to be an ex-
cellent remedy for rheumatism, stiff
joints, bruises, etc, and thinks it
should always be kept in the house."
Don't listen to the dealers arguments
in favor of a substitute. Insist on get
ting Salvation Oil, il costs only 25 cts.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07
A Flag of Warning.

Beware of the dry, tickling, hacking,
morning cough, for it warns you that
consumption turks near. The famous
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup will cure it.
II had a very bad cough. One doctor
pronounced it consumption. 1 used
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup and was COM
pletely cured the cough left me and
has never come back. Simon Smasal,
S75 3lst Street, Chicago, Ills" DIR.
Bulls Cough Syrup costs but 25 cents.
Ask for Bulls, take only Bulls.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07
TaXiderIny IA lad.

Taxidernny is one of the latest fad:l
among the smart women. 1t is said
chat Mrs. Jack Astor, of New York.
started the fashion by learning the art
in order that she could preserve with
her own hands the featheIed trophies
of her hunting expeditions. The stow
that Mrs. Astor mastered the art in
two weeks is not credited by those
who have tried it. Few women, how
ever, care to mount the complete bird
or animal, most of them being satig-
fled with preserving the wings, breast,
head, etc.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07
CURRENT STYLES.
WHAT TO WEAR AND HOW TO
MAKE 1T.

May Manton's Hints Regarding SeasOnabie
Toilettes-Ladies' Mother Hubbard Wrap
per, a Neat and Useful Gown-Ladies' and
Misses Coat Sleeve.
A neat and useful gown is here
shown composed of polka-dot percale,
trimmed with bands of insertion. The
upper portion consists of a short yoke
that is simply adjusted by shoulder
seams, and has straight lower edge.
The full portion has side seams, and
is gathered at the upper edge and
Joined to the yoke, a single band Of
insertion concealing the seam. The
sleeves are one-seamed and sufficiently
loose to permit of perfect freedom Of
the arms, feature necessary in gowns
of this description. Gathers adjust the
fitness of the sleeves at the upper and
lower edges, and a single band of in
sertion completes the wrists. The
neck finishes with a neat rolling col
lar.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07

Professor Fay, of TUFTS College, has
piloted a party of enthusiastic Appa-
lachians to the top of Mt. Greene. ir
the Canadian Rockies peak hitherto
considered inaccessible. This is the
mountain which stretches across the
end of the valley at the head of Lake
Louise, and is the most impressive
mountain in the view from the chala
of the Canadian Pacific railway.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07
Temperance Glasses in Paris.

According to statistics lately made
by a French doctor, there are fewer
drunkards among the hair dressers
and butchers of Paris than among any
other classes in that city. Fairly So
Der, also, are the tailors, precious
stone cutters, electricians, upholster-
ers. laundrymen ana gendarmes.
A man has a rafting old time when
he throws dice for the drinks.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07

Percale, dimity, bingham, lawn, ba-
tiste and all washable fabrics are adap-
ted to the mode, or the garment can be
made of either French or outing-fan-
mel, in which instance it can be used
as a nightdress when travelling Lad
les contemplating a sea voyage will
find gowns of this description exceed
ingly comfortable and practicable.
To make this wrapper for a lady in
the medium size will require eight
yards of thirty-six inch material.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07
Cure for a Naughty Little Girl.

When the little girl is naughty"
says Miss Jessie M. Fowler, giving a
mother directions for curing her small
daughters bad temper, put on her
best gown, and you will soon see that
she cannot withstand its influence :"
This might be a good remedy for
grown ups" 1t is said that a man
is never so much of a gentleman as
when he is wearing an evening suit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07
A Cause ofnI-Fittine skirts

Two inches less than the waist mea-
surement is the dressmaker's estimate
of the size of a ready-made corset
She also advises fiat tapes for lacina
and says that the practice of carrying
the strings around the body and fast
ening them in big bow knots either al
the side or front is responsible for
many i'll fitting skirts.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07

top being laid in plaits. To get the
best effect, it should have an inter
facing of tailors' canvas three inches
deep at the wrist.
To make this sleeve for lady in the
medium size will require one yard
of fifty-four-inch material; for a miss
of fourteen years, seven-eighths of a
yard.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07
A National Collection of Commercials

On an average two false coins are re-
ceived every day for examination at
the Paris Mint. Those that are not
too greatly spoiled in testing are ad-
ded to a collection in the museum of
the Mint. This collection is said to be
very large and very curious, but ac-
cess to the museum is prohibited to
the public
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07
CYcIing Kills CorsetS.

1t is limited that cycling is doipe
away to great extent with the corset
in Paris. This, however, is only IN
a measure true, and is based on tie
fact that the ordinary long corset is
being discarded in favor of a shorter
stay-somewhat like the riding" stay
in fact, adopted by horsewomen
There is little doubt, though, that
cycling deserves the merit of having
caused the disappearance of tight lac.
ing in many quarters.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07

Caecarcts andy Catlartic, the most won
erful medical disco, cry of the age. y cas-
1T and refreshing % the taslc. arl Fcutl;
mi pns,tively on Kidneys. liver and howe Is
!cansiny the entire system, disrU colds
cure hcaiacEe, fever, haliual CONSTIPATION
and hi iOnsnCss. Please bay AMI try b.!
Of &. G.. G. today; 10. -. 20 cents. Sold ant
guaranteed TO cure by all druggists
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07

There is such a thing as fashion
even in the simple matter of taking
sugar. A few years ago all the people
who had no very strong fee ings o.
their own on the matter took thei'
tea without sugar. 1t was the correc
thing to say mo" when you were Of
fered sugar; now the fashion has
changei and the people who have no
opinion of their own on the matter
all take sugar with their tea.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07
Here's the Oldest Boat.

The oldest sailing craft in the world
is the so-called Gokstad ship, Viking
vessel, which was discovered in a Sc
pulchral mound on the shores of Chris
tiania ford. 1t is a thousand years
old
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07
The Lady From Albany.

A party Of Buffalo people, who went
to Niagara Falls the other day, made
the acquaintance while there of an Al.
bany woman who had been around and
taken in the various views of the gre1t
spectacle. She thought it was JUS
splendid, but, she asked, innocently.
do they turn it eff in the winter
time ?"-Butfalo Commercial
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07
A Novel Lucky" Badge.

The favorite badge just now of the
smart English woman is tiny
lucky" pig of bog oak, made in Ire
land, and worn upon her neck chain.
To bring real luck these pigs must be
Irish, but they can be bought in the
London shops.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07
This Eel Whistles.

A remarkable eel has been found in
the Fiji islands. 1t has a peculiar
formation in it's throat which causes 1t
to whistle when in an excited state.
The eel is fifteen feet long and several
inches in girth.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07

Every day strengthens the belief of emil
neat physicians that impure blood is the
cause of the majority of our diseases:
twenty five years ago this theory was used
as Il basis for the formula of Browns Iron
Btters. The many remarkable cures effected
by this famous old household remedy are
sufficient to prove that the theory is correct.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07
Ladies' and Misses Coat Sleeve.

With the change in the style of
sleeves, many garments have become
Cld-fashioned which otherwise are
good and wearable. The sleeve shown
in the cut is in the latest style, and
as a rule can be cut from one of last
season. 1t is two-seamed and moder-
ately snug-ftting, the fulness at the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07
Juno of the English Stage.

Miss Julia Nelson can lay claim to
being not only the most classically
beautiful, but also the tallest woman
on the British stage. Alma-Tadema
considers hers the ideal Greek figure,
and he is very fond of designing her
costumes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07
HOwell's Autograph,

Mr.. Howells, the American novelist,
once wrote to an applicant for his au-
tograph: Have you bought my last
book?" The young man who wanted
the autograph replied: Il have not; /
want to sell your autograph in order
to get enough money to buy it."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07
A Sensible Singer.

Nine. Materna, the great Wagner
singer, will not appear again on the
concert stage, preferring to retire
when her fame is at it's height, so that
there may be no memory of failing
power in the future
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07

Mrs. M. B. Ford, Ruddell's, III suf-
fered for eight years from dyspepsia and
chronic constipation and was finally
cured by using DeWitt's Little Early Ris-
ers, the famous little pills for all stomach
and liver troubles. Eli T. Reynolds
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07
Chinese Woman Doctor,

DR.. HUI King Eng is to be one of the
delegates to the Woman's Congress, to
be held in London next year. She is
the first Chinese woman doctor and is
now in charge of hospital in Foo
Chow,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07
Patti and CaIvo Want TO Sing rrilbv

Both Adeline Patti and Emma Calve
are said to have expressed the desire
to take the part of Trilby when Leon
caYello's opera is finished.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07

Demand for Old-Fashioned Rag Carpet.
1t is said the old-fashioned rag car
pet is again coming into favor. A
South Waldoboro, (Me.) woman has
had to put in new fly shuttle loom
to supply the increase in orders.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07
A Word With YOu...

1t is worth your while to give attention to
why you should be reader of THE PHILADELPHIA
PRESS.
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United States Its record of each days events, in all
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No other Philadelphia paper equals THE PRESS in its
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THE PRESS is advocate of the principles of the
Republican party but it prints the of all political
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07

A Minnesota farmer insists that
corn makes better and cheaper fuel
than coal. He raised enough corn on
ten acres to heat his house and
feed two horses and cow through the
White
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07
Fashion Notes,

Wells having deep border to wear
with the many designs of walking
hats.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07

Black and white ribbon of very mar
row width used together in scrolls, as
is braid.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07

In 1870 there were fourteen cities
containing over 100000 inhabitants
each
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07

Petticoats of colored batiste trimmed
with white or yellowish Valenciennes
lace.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07

Large white hats trimmed with black
velvet, pink roses, black and white os-
trich plumes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-01-07
A WOMAN WARING.
CHiCAGO'S MAYOR HAS MADE MRS.
PAUL A STREET-CLEANER.

She VIII Emulate New York's Famous Off
cial, Col. Geo. +. Waring-Decides to APP
ply the Housekeeping system to Her Dis
trict-Does Away With Contractors.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-06-17

and San Joaquin Valley Railroad will
live long in the memories OF Its resi-
dents, as it marked an epoch in that
city's history, the Importance of which
cannot be overestimated, as 1t will
promote the development of the won
derful resources of the San Joaquin
valley.
In the Justice Court in San Diego,
few days ago, Judge Bryan rendered
a decision in favor of the plaintiffs in
the case of the people against John
Mohr. charged with violation of the
pure-food law, in having sold cotton
seed oil for olive oil. Mohr was SEN
fenced to pay a fine of $50, or be con-
fined in the County Jail for one day for
each dollar of the fine. The judgment
was suspended, however, for fifteen
days, and in the meantime the defend
ant will appeal the case to the Superior
Court.
The Hawaiian of Honolulu recently
noted that liveryman Of that city
was expecting a band of twenty horses
direct from Santa Barbara. After re-
ferring to the low prices Of horses and
the high price of hay in this section
the Honolulu paper states that the
islands are likely to be affected by
the Southern California drought, as
most of the hay supply Of that section
lis drawn from California, and Is
largely from Southern California. At
the time the article was written, hay
was selling at Honolulu at $3.50 a
ton, and it was predicted that it
might go as high as $50 ton.
w. L. Morgan, a Los Angeles as
sayer, has returend from Mazatlan,
Mexico, and interior points, whre he
was engaged in examining properties
for a syndicate. Regarding the war
feeling in the Republic to the south he
says: "The native Mexicans are with
the United States, while the Spanish
and their kindred are with the mother
country. They raised in Mazatlan
alone $4,000 for war purposes which
was forwarded to Madrid. AS far as
could observe. neutrality was not OBJ
served in its strictest sense. do not
imply by this that the Spanish, could
do as they please, but customs officers,
you know, have itching palms."
The following order, received by
Postmaster Mathews, of Los Angeles,
Is of great interest and Importance to
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-06-17

In Brooklyn fourteen year-old boy
rode 120 miles over bad roads and with
a high wind impeding his progress on
the return trip. Immediately after
reaching his home he collapsed, and in
spite Of the best medical attention sank
rapidly and died within few hours as
the direct result of over-exertion. Near
Toledo young man attempted to ride
a hundred miles over muddy roads. At
the eighty-seventh mile he collapsed,
his body from the waist downward be-
ing completely paralyzed. Physicians
say he never will be able to walk q
step. These two instances should serve
as warning to all who are tempted
to over-exertion on the wheel. The
value Of the bicycle as health-giving
agent Is too well established to require
discussion. But even SO helpful an
agent must be used with wise discre-
ton. The fact that thousands Of in
valids have found health and strength
by using the wheel should not conceal
the fact that over-exertion in any form
Is highly dangerous. Use the bicycle
nationally and 1t will prove a good
friend, but leave feats Of endurance for
others who are fitted by training to at
tempt them.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-06-17

they confirm the statement that the
brakeman's lot is the hardest. A Louis
vile road reports that in the last three
years it has had only two men killed
and 15S injured, and every one Of the
accidents in question occurred to per-
sons acting as brakemen. In this con-
nection an interesting set Of statistics
recently compiled shows that the num-
Der OF trainmen injured during their
first year Of service is IL per cent, dur
Ing their fifth year nearly % per cent,
during their eighth year 21a per cent. In
other words, the largest number Of &C
cidents occurs after the employees have
become sufficiently familiar with dan
ger to become careless. Apparently
those In whom familiarity has bred con-
tempt are killed of in five or six years,
and the accidents among the remaining
ones are extremely few.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-06-17
WAR NEWS.
Resume of Events on Land and
Sea During the Week.

The war department is massing ra-
lions at Jacksonville.
The Pennsylvania volunteers at San
Francisco are badly crippled for want
Of shoes.
1t Is learned that large quantities OF
ammunition are being sent across the
Pyrenees to Spain.
The West India and Panama Gable
company Is still receiving messages
from Santiago de Cuba
1t has been decided to rendezvous
$4,000 men at Chickamauga. The camp
Will have to be enlarged.
A Washington special to the New
York World says movement against
Havana Is no longer considered
A Paris correspondent says not only
France, but the whole of Europe Is in
sympathy with the United States.
A Washington dispatch says Gen.
Miles will not go to Cuba, but will re-
main either at Tampa or Key West.
The third call for troops will be for
$4,000 men, but 1t will not be issued
until the second call Is partially filed.
domingo Menuez CapOte, Vice PreS1-
dent Of the Cuban republic, has arrived
at New York to consult with General
Palma.
The administration, backed by the
Endorsement of it's prominent advisers,
has determined to hold Porto Rico
when taken.
A Rome dispatch states that the Pope
received telegram from the Queen
Regent announcing an alleged victory
at Santiago.
Senior Polo y Bernabe, formerly Span
ish minister to the United States, has
been appointed under secretary in the
Foreign Office.
The Pedro, captured by the New
York, and condemned by the prize
court, has been appraised at 100000
including her cargo.
The owners of the British ship
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1898-06-17
sideration of the Hawaiian annexation

sideration of the Hawaiian annexation
resolution.
The war department has made an ex-
ception in the rules governing the APP
portionment Of the various states
under the second call for volunteers,
consuming to muster in regiment
from Nebraska under command of w
]. Bryan. Nebraska's portion was only
$50 men, and Gov. Holcomb wired Sec
rotary Alger asking if Bryan's regiment
could be accepted. Alger decided to
this. 1t is reported the regiment is to
be sent to. the Philippines or some
other Spanish islands in the Pacific as
soon as, taken by the United States.
Additional light has been thrown on
the Spanish spy system in America
through letters received from the
United States consul at Kingston. He
said young man came to his Office,
and while intoxicated said he had been
offered 500 to go to San Francisco and
enlist to go to Manila. After securing
all possible information, he was to al
low himself to be captured by the
Spaniards. He showed a ticket to San
Francisco. He didn't go, but enlisted
in battery at Montreal, where he had
formerly been. He also exhibited a
pass into the Spanish lines.
A dispatch from Havana says three
Spanish gunboats, which arrived at
Cienfuegos June 2, saw a party of in
surgents near the mouth of the San
Juan river, and fired into them. The
insurgents raised a flag of truce. They
told the officers sent to parley with
them that they would not fight for
Spain, but would not fight against her.
This incident confirms the belief that
Gomez has suspended hostilities until
the intentions of the Americans are
definitely known. 1t is believed that
Garcia disagrees with Gomez, and is
organizing movement to assist the
Americans in landing.
Public attention in Russian Is chiefly
devoted to the incidents of the Span
ish-American war. Sympathy leans
rather toward Spain than to America,
so there was naturally much sorrow
over the naval disaster at Cavite, and
now there is rejoicing at the small sue
cesses of the army in Cuba. Russia Is
also discussing the future of the Philip
pines which, it is feared, will fall en-
tirely into the power of the United
States, or be shared between America
and England. --egarding this, the Rus
sian press thinks that a division of the
islands would cause great prejudice to
the interests of Russia, which could NOT
tolerate such step, unless she was
given her share Of the archipelago. n
such 9 division takes place. the main
tenance of peace will be seriously
threatened. for 1t would be difficult 20
conciliate the interests of the several
great powers sharing in the division.