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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-17
THRILLING BUFFALO YARN.
How the OId-Timer Lied About What
He Didn't Do.

How the OId-Timer Lied About What
He Didn't Do.
when I first struck the short grass
country old John was there. He got
me cornered one day and was SO tick
led to get fresh victim that he hardly
stopped even to take a drink, until he
had stuffed me so full that l was par
TALLY paralyzed for month afterward.
He gave me to understand that for
years before he came to Kansas he
was one of the most dreaded despera-
does and Indian killers that ever
roamed through the Rocky Mountains.
I learned afterward that he wouldn't
fight cat, and actually trembled with
fear whenever his hatchet-faced wife
turned loose on him with her tongue,
but when l first met him his blood
thirsty talk fairly made my blood run
cold.
HE informed me that he was known
far and wide through the mountains
as Tiger Jack, the Terror of the
Rockies But was going to speak of
his buffalo, story. l asked him one
day, just to bring him out, If he ever
got into any tight places when he was
hunting buffalo. oh, I've been in
places that I suppose most fellers
would call tickliSh,' he replied, but
never any place that ratified Tiger Jack
but once, ard that time l own I was
worried.
'"I was huntin' buffalo down the
Medicine Valley along in 70. The
country was just alive with the crit
tiers and l was knockin' 'em right and
left, when all at once somethin' start
ed stampede, and three or four mill
lion buffalo come rushin' down the
as they came. seen at once that I
would have to get out of there or be
run over, but my pony was all tagged
out, and the herd kept gaining on him
at every jump. 1 saw that them buff
falo was goin' to run that there pony
down, and that something had to be
done, and done quick. Well, sir, I
seen that there was just one thing to
do; 1 waited till the head buffalo was
right on my pony's flank, and then
made jump on that buffalo's hump.
Then, sir, just went jumpin' from
the back Of one buffalo to another and
shootin' as l went-thought, maybe,
you know, that l could scatter the
herd and get down on the ground.
Well, sir, when 1 struck the rear of
that stampede 1 was only mile from
home. l went out the next day and
measured the distance from where l
jumped, and found that 1 had travel
ed on the backs of buffalo for six miles
and quarter. I'll tell you honestly, 1
think it was little the closest shave
ever had"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-17
Woman Physician to Lii Hung Chang.

Miss HUI King Eng, M. D., the only
female native of China, who has ever
graduated from an American medical
college, has just received very high
honors in her own country. Follow.
ing close upon her appointment as sole
delegate from China to the Women't
Medical Convention, to be held in Lon
don, next June, comes the announce.
ment that Ii Hung Chang, Chinas
Grand Viceroy, has appointed her first
physician in his private household
Never before has this high Office beer
given to a woman.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-17
A Horn with IA History.

There is an old battered tin horn in
the possession of an ancient colored
man at Dalton, Ca, around which are
associated memories of many deeds Of
violence.
In ante-bellum days the horn was the
property of Colonel Ben" Longhridge,
q wealthy planter of Murray county.
1t was originally used to summon his
many slaves to work and to meals, and
Its welcome note at sunset was the sig
nal for them to rest from the days la
bors.
After the war the horn became sepa-
rated from the Longhridge family, and
from that time until few months ago
was the period of its stirring history.
Murray county has for years been a
stronghold of the "moonshiners. T"
Time after time the revenue officers
made desperate raids on the Illicit dis
tillers, killing and being killed, yet
never entirely subduing the stubborn
mountaineers. The mellow note of
the old tin horn would always warn
the whisky rebels of the approach of
their enemies, and many good mans
death has 1t presaged.
The moonshiners would station a
lusty lunged sentinel on some promi-
nent mountain rock, which command
ed view of the valley below, and the
slightest suspicious symptom in the
lower defiles was sufficient to send the
bass echoes Of the old horn flying, and
the moonshiners themselves scurrying
to their improvised fortresses, armed
to the teeth and ready to take and risk
life for what they considered their
rights and in the defense of their
hearthstones. To the revenues" it al
ways bore the dismal information that
from the next crag or bramble they
might expect Staying volley from
their hidden foes.
The venerable horn is special re-
minder of notorious gang which ter
rorized the county up to within year
ago. 1t was used to rally the forces Of
this gang and was often the preface to
a bloody conflict between them and the
laws representatives.
When the gang was finally disposed
Of the horn passed into the possession
Of old "Uncle" Isaac, a typical "befo'
de war" colored man and the old man
often brings 1t out and recounts its in
teresting history.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-17
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Much Talk as to Whether Women Should
Not Abandon 1t fox the Cross Saddle.

Much Talk as to Whether Women Should
Not Abandon 1t fOr the Cross Saddle.
A fierce controversy is raging in
California as to whether women should
not abandon the cid side-saddle, and
use the cross-saddle, like men.
Many have already adopted the
innovation, which was suggested by
the experience of cyclists. AS usual
in such matters, there has been great
deal of nonsense tinted in the papers
as to the difficulty of suitable cos
tune for riding cross-saddle. OF course
there are familiar forms of dress that
lend themselves admirably to riding in
this way.
For a girl or woman to ride cross
saddle is, however, not an innovation,
strictly speaking. Until the present
century, riding in this way was not
unusual. There are letters extant
from the great EmI ress Maria Theresa
to her daughter, @ een Marie Antoin-
cite, written about ITS, advising her
to give up riding, especially riding
cross-saddle.
Queen Victoria was an excellent
horsewoman in her younger days, and
it is recorded as {. beautiful sight when,
shortly before the Crimean War, she
reviewed the troops at the Chobham
Camp, on horseback. wearing scarlet
jacket, made like a general officers
coat, and hat With a general officers
DlumeS
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-17
A Woman Matador of Cordova.

Now comes the denouement, writes q
correspondent who recently saw a bull
fight in Spain; for upon final -four
ish of trumpets the matador, who in
this particular performance was wo-
man, steps forth with brighter red
flag or cloak on staff in her left hand
and a good Toledan blade in her right.
hidden beneath the right edge of the
red flag. The bull makes a dash for
the woman, our ladies turn their heads
and ask me what see, and 1 report a
calm, deliberate and skillful step to the
left by the female matador, flash of
the sword, bend of the body to the
right, and over the bulls neck a
squirting Of blood, not very copious,
and the sword has pierced the animals
neck close to the shoulder. The jugu-
lar is severed, the beast trembles, his
knees give way and he falls amid the
applause of the audience at the skill
of the swordswoman. Before the mat
ador proceeded to the slaughter she
formally asked permission of the pre-
siding alcaldo to do the killing, and
upon his formal consent proceeded
with sword in hand to the front OF the
bull
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-17
Decided to Wed Mr.. Dukknts.

why, Ethel, what are you doing
with that big medica: work in your
lap?"
"Well, Arabella, 20 i'd never guess.
am quite sure"
You are not going 70 make a physi-
clan of yourself, are yau?"
mot at all. ! am t, wing to find out
which of my two suito's love enough
to marry. What do you think Of
that?"
How can a cyclopasdia of medicine
help your"
We'll, it's this way. Mr.. Spondu-
ticks is fifty-seven yeas of age. He is
worth 100000, and has consumption.
Mr.. Dukkats is sixty-five years old. He
is worth 100000 and has incipient govt
thought, perhaps, is medical book
would help me to maze up my mind.
have about decided that l love Mr..
Dukkats the better. Which would you
loVe2"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-17
Dressing the Hair for a Ball.

When dressing the hair for ball,
the girl who hopes to be comfortable
and tidy when she dances should be-
ware of style of hairdressing to
which she is unaccustomed, and Of Or
naments that are not safely fixed In
the hair. 1t is the worst of manners
to see a woman dressing" herself In
public, and yet pats and touches will
make themselves actually necessary,
even in the ball room, If her hair seems
loose and disheveled after vigorous
dance. Vigorous" by the by, Is used
merely as a figure Of speech here, for
it is, quite sign of the lower classes
to dance vigorously nowadays. Rather
carrying the matter to it's extreme
limit, people at a fashionable ball
dance as though the whole thing was
wearisome duty, to be got through
with the least possible expenditure OF
exertion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-17
HIGGINS CHARGED ALONE.

On Confederate Testimony He Has Been
Given a Medal of Honor.
''The Secretary of War granted
medal of honor a few days ago to a
federal soldier on the affidavit of a
confederate" said Charles l. Evans of
Texas, candidate for office, who oc-
casionally visits the White House, "and
1t is probably the first instance on
record of this kind. The federal sold
Ter who received the medal was Thorn
as /. Higgins, now of Hannibal, Mo.
During the war he was the color-bear-
er Of the Goth Illinois Regiment, and
was holding that position at the siege
of Vicksburg. In an assault on the 22d
Of May, 1868, the Goth Illinois was
ordered to charge and not to look
back. was member of the I'd Texas
Regiment, and we confronted the
charging Illinoisians. We .repulsed the
Illinois regiment short distance from
the breastworks and sent 1t back in
confusion. Higgins, however, was lit
orally obeying the orders. He never
looked back. He never noticed the re-
treat OF his regiment, but came bound
ing forward. his colors flying as pref
lily as a soldier ever saw. When
within forty yards of our works word
was passed along the line not to shoot
The brave soldier, and all firing ceased.
When Higgins saw his predicament he
started to retreat with his colors, but
we told him to come on or we would
have to shoot him. Several men ran
out and brought him within the breast
:orks. We kept him several days,
A1k'ng which time we learned to like
1a6 admire him. He was then par
oiled. l was one of the men who wit
messed his heroic deed and made an af-
fidavit to that effect. Several of my
companions who remembered Higgins
and his charge also made afidavits. On
these the Secretary :of War granted a
medal. Higgins could have been
vouched for by members of his own
regiment, but the novelty of recon-
mendation by his former foes led to
that course"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-17
. NEW WEDDING OUTFIT.
Hints for Prospective Brides with More
Friends Than Wealth.

Hints for Prospective Brides with More
Friends Than Wealth.
These hints are for the prospective
bride with more friends than wealth.
Let her invite her girl friends to meet
together regularly, one afternoon In
each week, when the time may be spent
in preparing your bridal lingerie. Let
each girl bring with her some sewing
similar to yours; or, If preferred, some
embroidery or other work.
Select by vote an interesting book,
and let each girl in turn spend twenty
minutes in reading it aloud, then pass
it to the next in alphabetical order. 1t
will surprise you after few weeks to
find how much knowledge you have
gained, If good judgment has been
used in the selection of the books, and
also how greatly you have improved
in your reading. A great deal of work
may be accomplished in this way.
If you are not hurried it is best to
provide one dozen Of each article worn,
for these garments made at home are
so much better than those bought ready
made that an extra supply is greatly to
be desired. Do not make the mistake
of putting too much fussy work on
them. By the use of the best mater
ials and the daintiest of hand work
very little trimming is required.
Especially in making your night
dresses be careful to select simple
pattern, that will not be injured by
frequent laundering. Two or three
handsome gowns will suffice. The 9TH
ers should be made by the French pat.
tern, in which the tucks are run In the
muslin, and the gown then cut from the
piece. Experience has taught that ruff
fies and tucks, frills and furbelows,
large collars and flowing sleeves are
decidedly uncomfortable for steady
wear.
1t is a good plan to make half a
dozen night dresses of muslin for win
ter wear, and half dozen of Lonsdale
cambria for summer use. A little Va
lenciennes lace used as finish at
throat and wrists will give a vast
amount of wear. 1t is astonishing
how much wear such frail-looking ma.
terial will stand, and so far as dainti-
ness goes it cannot be surpassed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-17

Miss Loretta Elicit of Orient, Maine,
is the owner of many fast horses, which
she raised and trained herself in her
fathers stables. She is well-educat-
cd, cultivated young woman, and the
fact that she recently won a race on
the track at Pottsville, Me-, has by no
means taken from her popularity. She
is an accomplished horsewoman, and at
the same time as sweet and maidenly
as she can be. The horses love her
and follow her around like dogs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-17
A Timely Friend.

With perfect propriety may we call
that excellent remedy, Salvation Oil,
a timely friend. This liniment rapidly
cures rheumatism, neuralgia and pains,
when other remedies fail. Mr.. Jno.
M. Hall, Ashland, Va, writes 81
suffered with rheumatism in the ankle
and the muscles connected Herewith.
Salvation Oil at once relieved the sore
ness, reduced the swelling, and cured
the pain. No other liniment that / ever
used did me so much good"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-17
A Life Saved.

Marvellous cures of throat and hung
affections are made daily by DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup. Miss Annie Swan,
Petersburg, Va, writes: "My brother
was attacked by bad cough and cold,
and it was thought he had consump-
ton. DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup was
used, and to our great surprise it made
him we'll and hearty. There is no
better cure in the world than this
Syrup" DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup Is
sold everywhere for Is cents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-17
RIBBON CORSET.

brio. The ribbon corset was first made
in Paris, but it has been re-created in
this country. Seven-inch ribbon is
used, and each section has four lengths
overlapping ingenisusly, so that the
stay, when worn, incloses the figure as
a glove. Plaid ribbon, in gayly con-
trasted lines, is seen oftener than
solid colorings.
These luxuries are sold even to wo-
men of finer taste. To women who few
years ago would have expressed indig-
nation if such pronounced colorings
had been submitted to them. Twenty
five dollars is the price of ribbon cor
set of this sort. 1t is out of question
for those of us who are in moderate
circumstances. But if one has seen the
smartest things she has guide for ex-
penditures within Ter means.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-17
fHE DREADED CONSUMPTION.
T. A. SLocuM, M. c., THE GREAT CHEMIST
AND SCIENTIST. WILL SEND FREE, TO
THE AFFLICTED, THREE BOTTLES
oFHis NEWLY DIscoVEREoREM-
EDiEs TO CURE CONSUMPTION
AND ALL LUNG TROUBLES.


AND ALL LUNG TROUBLES.
Nothing could be fairer, more philan-
thropic or carry more Joy to the afflicted,
than the offer of +. A. Slocum, M. c., of
1888 Pearl street, New York City.
Confident that he has discovered an alb
solute cure for consumption and all pull
monary complaints, and to make its great
merits known, he will send, free, three
bottles of medicine, to any reader of The
Midland Journal who is suffering from
chest, bronchial, throat and lung troubles
or consumption.
Already this "new scientific course of
medicine" has permanently cured thou
sands of apparently hopeless cases.
The Doctor considers it his religious
duty-a duty which he owes to humanity
to donate his infallible cure.
Offered freely, is enough to commend it,
and more so is the perfect confidence of
the great chemist making the proposition.
He has proved the dreaded consumption
to be durable disease beyond any doubt.
There will be no mistake in sending
the mistake will be in overlooking the
generous invitation. He has on file in his
American and European laboratories tes-
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, 1898-06-17
An Uncertain Diaease.

There is no disease more uncertain in its
nature tnan 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 disguised dyspepsia attacks you, Browns
diseases of the stomach, blood and nerves.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by oil dealers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-17

Pretty sets, including toque, muff and
boa, are made of ostrich feathers in the
natural tint, half-brown, half-gray, and
trimmed with ruched frills Of chiffon.
An odd set of mink has toque with
crown of panther-spotted beaver, with
two long plumes and blue velvet bow
for trimming. The boa is of white os-
trich, with a narrow band Of mink
down the center.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-17

Weakness manifests itself in tie loss of
ambition and aching bones. The blood is
watcry; the tissues are wasting-the door is
being opened for disease. A bottle of Browns
Iron Bitters taken in time will restore your
strength, so0the your nerves, make your
blood rich and red. Do you more good
than an expensive special course ofmedicine.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-17
How to BIanch Marrow.

Cut the marrow into finger thick
slices; put them in a small saucepan
with boiling water; let 1t stand Oh side
of stove for ten minutes without let
ting 1t boil; then carefully take it up
with skinner and use as directed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-17
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-17

The soft pillows of the season have
not escaped the miniature mania, and
pillows of Powered brocade, with oval
ipainting of powdered beauties, are new
and very pretty.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-17
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-17
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-17

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!erful medical discovery of the age, pleas
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leansing the entire system. dispel colds
urr headache, fever, habitual constipation
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-17

S. E. Parker, Sharon, Wis, writes:-'I
have tried DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
for itching piles and it always stops them
in two minutes. 1 consider DeWitts
Witch Hazel Salve the greatest pile cure
or -'is k"t" Eli T. Reynolds
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-17

S. c. Jones, Milesburg. Pa. write;:-"I
have used DeWitt's Little Early Risers
ever since they were introduced here and
must say have never used any pills in
my family during forty years of house
keeping that gave such satisfactory results
as laxative or cathartic." Eli T.
REYNOLDS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-17
New Fur Sets.

The soft, fluffy, blue-gray moufion
fur, so pretty and becoming for young
girls and young women, is much worn
and set of that decked with frills of
white satin would make any girl look
like an old-time picture.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-06-17
GIoye-Fitting Ribbons.

Upon the fit and style of the corset
will depend much CT the smartness of
the coming spring and summer gowns.
The day of loose biouses has passed,
and the nodded bodice, not tight, but
perfect, will be the required waist for
elegant dressing upon and after Easter
tide
Poking about in the marts for toilet
accessories, have come upon what the
Partisan calls high novelty" writes
Margery Daw: 1t is taffeta ribbon
corset, exquisite in cut. enticing in IA