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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20

Take six ounces of the flowers free
from stalk. Rose petals in like proper
ton, half ounce of thyme and little
powdered cloves, and dessertspoonful
of dried salt. Mix all together and fill
muslin bags with it. These will per-
fume clothes if placed in drawers, and
help to keep moths away. Lavender
flowers placed In a bottle and warm
vinegar poured over them will make
an agreeable perfume. Let this stand
few days and then strain.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20

Hammer-Jefferson wrote the Dec
laration Of Independence In an hour or
so.
Henpeck-It's easy enough to write
one. Making one to your wife Is where
the trouble comes in.-Kansas City In
dependent.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20
Poor Consolation.

when we were first married he
called me his little kitten" walled Mrs.
Bickers, ''and now he calls me cat"
But you must remember" replied
the consoling one, that even little kit
tens grow up to be cats in compara-
lively short space of time. Detroit
Free Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20
Observing the sabbath.

A Kansas soldier boy, writing to his
folks from the Philippines, conveys the
astonishing information that he was
arrested and lodged in the guard house
for "trying to observe the Sabbath" A
little further along, however, he ex-
plains that he slipped away from camp
and went fishing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20

There's always hope while there's One
Minute Cough Cure "An attack of
pneumonia left my lungs in bad shape
and I was near the first stages of con-
sumption. One Minute Cough Cure COM
pletely cured me" writes Helen McHen.
ry, Bisnark, N. d. Gives instant relief.
Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20

For wounds, burns, scalds, sores, skin
diseases and all irritating eruptions, moth
ing so soothing and healing as DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. Mrs. Emma Bolles,
Matron Englewood Nursery, Chicago,
says of it: "When all else fails in heeling
our babies, it will cure " E. T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20
Their Joint Account.

Parke-I have joint account in the
bank with my wife now.
Lane-Good! You make an even
thing of it, eh?
Parke-Yes; put the money in and
she draws it out.-Stray Stories,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20
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 in
their vouchers a few days before Court.
Test: r. f. JAMAR, Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20

"You are acting like fooi!" said the
manager, warmly.
"Well, that's the first time you have
admitted that I could act at all" re-
piled Windsplit Adolphus Weary calm
ly.-Philadelphia North American.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20
no..,t Neglect Your Liver.

liver troubles quickly result in serious
. apiieations, and the man who neglects his
liver has little regard for health. A bottle
hf Browns Iron Bitters taken now and then
viii keep the liver in perfect order. If the
disease has developed, Browns Iron Bitters
vitality will always follow its use.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20
According to His Light.

Teacher-Johnny, surely you know
what ''osculate" means. What do peo-
pie do when they are in love?
Johnny (the jewelers. hopefuD-
They come to pa for an engagement
ring!-Jeweler's Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20
Iceland,s First hank of Issue,

The new bank at Reykjavik is the
the currency for the island has been is
sued by the Royal Danish government
bank in Copenhagen.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20
Then he didn't. ."-Chicago p
willing TO Stay Fore.


Teacher-What was Nero's great
crime?
Tommy-He played the fiddle.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers permanent
ly cure chronic constipation, biliousness,
nervousness and worn. out feeling; cleanse
and regulate the entire system. Small,
pleasant, never gripe or famous
little pills" Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20
Chester H. Brown, Kalamazoo. NJ

Chester H. Brown, Kalamazoo, Mich
says: ''Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cured me
of a severe case ofindigestion; can strong
ly recommend it to all dyspeptics" Di-
gests what you eat without aid from the
stomach, and cures dyspepsia. Eli. T.
Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20
The Cause of Mans Greed.

Sunday School Teacher-Now, Tom
my, can you tell me what it is that
makes men hunt for pearls and dia-
monds?
Tommy guess it's girls.-Jewelers'.
Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20
A Sore Spot.

"Why was Mr.. Sweet offended when
they asked him to impersonate the
Sand Man in that tableau?"
''He seemed to take it as q personal
slur. You see, he's sugar merchant"
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20
7 r TAYLOR,
NOTICE

By THE ORPHANS CoURT FOR CECIL COUNTY
January 0. 1894.
ORDERED, That all Administrators, Ex,
ecltors 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: K. T.. JAMAR, Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20
Placing His Knife.

"Pat," said his young wife. ''I wish
you wouldn't put your knife in your
mouth when you eat"
AN phwere would yez hev me put
it?" said Pat in astonishment. "In me
eyes," ?"-Harper's Bazaar.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20
DOGS Growing Weaker.

Experts agree that the life of dog Is
shortened by close breeding and exhibi-
ton, and that we are gradually raising
dogs that will not be so long-lived as
the semiwild mongrel types.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20
An Ounce of Prevention.

doctor, friend of mine has as
sured me that sucking lemons will pre-.
vent sea sickness. Is that true?"
"Yes, provided you sit in the shade of
a tall tree while you suck the lemon"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20

"Do you believe Charley really asked
her to marry him?"~
as she engaged to him?"
"No."
Then he didn't."-Chicago Post.
willing to Stay Forever.
Bramble-How do you get along with
your son-in-law?
Thorne-Well, he seems to like the
board at our house first-rate.-N. Y.
Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20
AppIication for sunburn.

A good lotion to be applied to the face
and hands after exposure to the sun is
one pint of buttermill, in which one
ounce of freshly scraped horseradish
has been steeped for two hours.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20
willing to Oblige.

New Customer-I'll drop in nextweek
and pay this bill.
Gerk-I wouldn't put you to that
trouble for the world, sir. III just send
the goods collect.-Judy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20
Takes Turns.

Guest Cat Maine resorD-What lake
is that?
Hotel Proprietor-I've been here only
one season and can't pronounce it.-N-
Y. Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20
What Scared Him.

She-So you loved me for six months
before you dared tell me?
He-Yes. Your dad was trying to
corner wheat and didn't want to take
chances on him.-Judge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20
An Explanation.

1.-THE tears rolled down the maiden's cheeks
AS she quaffed the bitter cup
$50 wrote the poet-no doubt because
The tears could not roll up.
Chicago Daily News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20

"What is snob, Uncle Christopher?'-
'A snob is nobody who spends
time and money trying to make people
think he is somebody."-Ch Chicago
Record
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20
The Ono Day Cold Cure.

Cold Il head and sore throat cured by Ker-
motifs Chocolates Laxative Qupine. AS easy
to take as candy Children cry for them"
Eli T. Reynolds Pharmacy
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20
sure Cold in Head.

Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine easy
to take and quick to cure cold in head and sore
throat.
Eli I. Reynolds Pharmacy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20
The one Day Cold cure

For colds and sore throat use Kermotts
Chocolates Laxative Quinine. Easily taken as
candy and quickly cure
Eli T. REYNOLDS Pharmacy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20
The Ono pay Cold Cure.

Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine for
cold in the head and sore throat. Children
take them like candy
Eli 7. Reynolds Pharmacy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20
FIRST PATENT IN AMERICA.
The Queer Document was Issued in
104S by the General Court of
.Massachusetts.

10 the general court of Massachu-
setts belongs the honor of granting the
first American patent; this was in 164s
and was then designated as a monop-
oily, 1t was confined to the region con-
trolled by Massachusetts and the one
issue apparently included all the in
vention of the inventor connected with
engines that depended upon water for
their motive power. The limit of the
monopoly was II years, and the court
not only retained power to forbid en-
portation, but to prevent exorbitant
charges upon the public for their use.
The patent was issued in this form:
Jenkes Monopolye.-At u general
Courte at Boston the 9th of the 9th Mo
1913. The cor't consid'inge We necessity
of raising such manufactures of engins
of nils to go by water for speedy dis
patch of much worke with few hands,
and being sufficiently informed of We
ability OF We petition to p forme such
workes grant his petition (yet no Othr
sen shall set up or use any such new
invention, or trade for fourteen yeares
without ye license of him the said JOS
eph Jenkes) so farr as concernes any
such new invention. & so it shall be
always in We powr of this cote to re-
strain ye expectation of such manufac-
lures Il ye prizes of them to moderation
II occasion so require
This inventor, Joseph Jenkes, or
jerks, as it would now be spelled, came
from Hammersmith, England, settled
down in Lynn in 1643 and died In 1882
SO, aged 81. He was blacksmith and
machinist, made the dies for the coin
ing for the "pine-tree" money and built
the first fire engine In this country;
altogether a man of great inventive
genius and the ancestor of large num-
ber of descendants. One of his sons re-
moved to Rhode Island, where he built
several mills.-BostOn Transcript.
According to Her Understanding.
Boston Maid-I would be glad to have
you accompany me to the meeting of
our literary society.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-10-20
According to Her UnderstandinI

Boston Maid-I would be glad to have
you accompany me to the meeting of
our literary society.
St. Louis Glrl-Oh, such things make
me wearyl
but we are TO have an evening with
Emerson"
Indeed! Why, thought Emerson
was dead."-Chicago Evening News.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-01-27
One Thing and Another.


The Ohio state board of agriculture
arranged for $50 farmers institutes this
winter, yet has found it impossible to
supply all that were asked for.
Growing potatoes by irrigation and
the failure of such cultivation to pro-
duce tubers fit for seed have brought TO
view the fact that potatoes for seed are
annually brought into the irrigated Sec
ton, as no we'll informed farmer will
use those raised by irrigation for plant
ing, says the st. Louis Republic.
In regard to the price CT potatoes,
Orange Judd Farmer states that Its ad.
vices from large market centsrs and
country shipping points do not indicate
a belief in materially higher prices, but
at the same time there IL an under.
tone Of general confidence that q fair
degree Of steadiness may ba expected
during the next three months.
statistician Hyde's report Of farm
prices for Dec. l shows M increase. ~
compared with u year ago, in the
prices Of corn. cats. harley, rye ana
buekwhest, while there " 4 decrease In
potatoes and hMy Nv against last year
A Denver gardener recommends Hub.
bard squashss aud sasly sweet corn "a
Tho aa,ne around W . money making
combination.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-01-27
Where Ginseng Thrives.

The unanimous testimony is that 1t
thrivas best In rich soil and in dense
shade. Some report it most often found
in beech woods, others In forests CON-
sieting largely Of oak. Northern
slopes" and deep ooves'' are common
expressions used BY correspondents In
describing the locations In which II
most frequently grows. A correspondent
living In ballard county writes that IL
doas bslt there IN rich coil on whist 10
known 10 second bottom land. From the
tsstimony II appears that II does well
where either sandstone or limestone
socka pssvail a tho surface. but thSrs
y . slisht pespondssancs Of testimony
h tavo. u IT. more thrifty growth and
WeoGee abundance 10 regions where rand
y pssssnt "a the soil. What u wants 10
~ sieh h vegetable mattes snd shsds.
~ With ehees two oondtotons fal6iisd
sseans 70 - we'll anywhsss In Ksn.
|Dohy, eepcsaina y eviAsees gathered
y - s1ettess q thai StntA
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-01-27
cOMPL1ME

As eveainS n.ttles down along the land,
And lamps b ink, and the wind is lrllad asleep,
Then through the spirit moves a knowledge
deep
The day denies us; then a living hand
Nestles from nature into ours as sand
Slides in the = aas; we dream, and half we leap
The barriers that the dumb recorders keep;
A ray streams through. and half we under
stand.
For twilight is the spirits dwelling place,
Where mystery meits the slow dissolving world
And ghosts of order step from accident.
Faith that still hovers where the dew is pearled
Steals forth and beckons. and from Danish
ment
Our dearer selves we summon face to face.
Harrison S. Morris i'll Harper's Magazine.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-01-27
The Idaho Pea.

The Denver Field and Farm tells of
some experiments conducted during the
past season to test different new farm
crops and plants. One Of the most in
teresting and successful trials was made
with the Idaho pea, advertised under
many names as a coffee berry. The seed
was obtained from a prominent seed
man and planted in ordinary mountain
soil at an altitude Of 1000 feet. Rows
were made two feet apart, and the
plants stood 18 inches in the row. The
thicker the plants the better growth,
and the thinner the better seed harvest
ed. The peas wc-e a fine crop, yielded
largely and were relished alike by pout-
try, cows and sheep. The Idaho pea is a
rich, fattening food easily grown and
worthy Of trial by every farmer.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-01-27
Killing Corn.

After careful experiment, we believe
that billing is injurious to corn. We
have proved to our entire satisfaction
that which is hilled will blow down
more readily than that which has level
culture. This can be accounted for by
the fact that corn roots run very zeal
the surface and when hills are made
they are largely confined to the small
space covered by the hill; while in
level culture the roots run from one
row to the other, thus enabling the oorn
to stand strong, as nature intended, and
in no way liable to be blown down ex-
oept by winds of unusual Violence
Ohio Farmer.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-01-27
MUST the armer Pay For Good road. !.

Must the Farmer Pay For Good Roads.
The clever little pamphlet of the
League of American Wheelmen en-
titled "Must the Farmer Pay For Good
Roads?" which has been adopted by the
United States department of agriculture
al circular No. 81 of the division of
road inquiry appears to have two OBJ
jects in view-first, to correct any ap-
%prebension that the movement for good
roads inaugurated by the wheelmen
is an attempt to put the burden of the
expense upon the shoulders of the
farmer and to give a better understand
ing OF the system of state aid to road
building which has been for q number
Of years in force in New Jersey and has
been adopted in Connecticut, Pennsyl-
vania and New York. This system
the league advocates, and, secondly,
to afford practical information about
the best methods Of building roads. H.
Illustrations add to the interest Of this
well planned, we'll written little treatise,
which no wide awake farmer should
neglect to read.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-01-27
Obviously Innocent.
Q prisoner confronted bis acousers

The prisoner confronted bis accusers
calmly.
my innocence 10 obviousl" he re.
piled.
The usual hush fell upon the court.
"Lo0kg" the prisoner exclaimed.
my alleged accomplish. who stands
convicted. IL a tall mani !. too. am q
tall man! Robbery 10 always done BY q
short man and Z tall mani"
All. how stupid OF the police not 10
have Thoughts Of thatI
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-01-27

Do ahmarls-Why do you pssstse In
buyins jour clothes at installment
h0usasf
~ ehAsps-Thsy always IVY 70 give
ms stun that Will lasl uAtil ths ins1AlI.
msMos are patd.-Nsw York Weekly.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-01-27
The Billings Gazette

the villages, informs you a
condition of crops and prosl
welcome and indispensable
Preside.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-01-27

H. NJ " W. H. N.I,,no has an Agricultural Department
IWt IN WhhkV |PIIllt of the highest merit, all important
- "00nJ llio"N news of the nation and world,
comprehensive and reliable market reports, able editorials, interest
ing short stories, scientific and mechanical information, illustrated
fashion articles, humorous pictures, and is instructive and entertain
ing to every member of every family.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-01-27

Strawberries In New Hampshire.
The cultivation of this fruit is grad
ually extending in this state. Since ap.
pies have paid SO poorly, many farmers,
where there were any markets, have
given much attention to this fruit.
They have cultivated it as a field crop,
.manuring and tending the plants about
q they would corn and potatoes. The
distance planted has been four feet be-
tween rows and ~ or two feet between
plants. Set in this way there is ample
space for using horsepower in cultiva.
tion. Many of our farmers think that
strawberries are a more certain crop
than potatoes and about as cheaply pro-
duced. They need more wedding, but
not SO much spraying with paris green,
says q New Hampshire correspondent of
The American Cultivator.
OF varieties the Crescent is still much
planted, as is the Haverland, although
the latter is being discarded. as it is too
soft. The B~randywine has given much
satisfaction. 1t may not be so prolific
as some varieties, but it is a fine, solid
berry, that cansbe transported long dis
tanoes. The Clyde is being extensively
tested, and thus far it is satisfactory.
The G%reenville is a good, all round va.
riety that is planted extensively.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-01-27

gives you all the local news, pc. itical and
social, keeps you i'll close touch with your
neighbors and friends, on the farm and in
as to !oca! prices for farm products, the
lie scmi-weekly visitor at yourhome and
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-01-27

LIFE AND CROP ZONES.
Adapted To Certain CrOps-Re-
sources of West and SOUTH.

EAreas Adapted tn Certain Crops-Re-
sources of West and South.
With a view to determining the areas
fbest adapted for various crops the bio
logical survey Of the department of ag-
ariculture has been engaged for several
Eyears in collecting data for mapping the
natural life zones of the United States.
"a detailed study Of the distribution Of
the native animals and plants has been
made in the belief that areas inhabited
by Indigenous species coincide with
those most suitable for certain varieties
OF fruit and cereals and for breeds Of
demonstrated animals. This investiga-
ton has now progressed far enough to
permit the publication during the past
year of a revised map of the life q
OF the United States and two reports
containing the results Of more general
interest to farmers and horticulturists.
One of these reports comprised a de-
Ascription Of the life zones and crop
zones Of the United States, with lists Of
the more important varieties Of fruits
and grains adapted to each area, the
other an investigation of the geographic
distribution of some Of the more i'm
portant cereals. The latter bulletin,
based on reports from more than l, 900
grain growers, showed the areas in
which about 80 of the more important
varieties of corn. wheat and oats are
now proftably cultivated and the re-
gions where these varieties may be ex-
peoted to succeed. Field work was con-
tinued during the year in Washington,
Oregon, California, Nevada, British
Columbia and northern Mexico with
greater precision than had hitherto been
possible in these regions.
In addition to the foregoing the re-
port Of the secretary Of agriculture for
1898 states that the work for the imme-
diate future comprises q combination of
field work outlining the life zones Of the
Pacific coast and Investigations on vari-
cites Of fruits, vegetables and field crops
similar to that already undertaken in the
case Of cereals. An investigation which
is Of special interest at this time is a
thorough examination of the fauna and
fora Of the tropical region which lies
along our southern border and enters
the United States at several points. Our
new island possessions are entirely
within this region, and present an in
field for exploration. As their re-
sources become more generally known
the question of what s%emitropical prod
ucts can still be profitably grown in
Florida and the gulf states is likely to
become a very important and practical
one in several of the southern states.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-05-02

eaae around the pool together with a
cunt stairway connecting it with the
street may Be referred 20 Herod. NJ
nerous house walls and mosaic trag-
ments we're discovered. and are probably
the remains % extTamEral villas OF
Hadrjan's time.
buring the excavations in the Tyro-
poeon Valley the explorers came upon the
remains Of a church which il was known
once existed az Sloan. The original
ehuTch IS supposed TO have been the work
OF the Empress EudOcia. 'he wife OF The.
oaosius, who spent the La: ten or eleven
years OF her life in exils Al jerusalem.
Al a latter date the church vas pa
pun, and enlarged, probably hy Jus,iulan,
Inc church. which consisted OF a nave
terminating in an apse and Two aiSiss.
was found to be remarkably well pre-
served for a building which had been
euFied Tor so many centuries. some parts
OF i being almost intact. The fioor vas
found to DC largely covered with me-
sales