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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10
FRO BE coNTINURD.l
HAYDE'S UNHAPPY WIFE
Married Her Instead of Her Sister
Merely to Oblige His Fa-
ther-in-Law.

Haydn married, not the girl he was
in love with, but her sister. Haydn,
you should take my oldest daughter"
said Father Keller, the barber, and,
as Keller had done a good deal for
Haydn, the composer felt that he must
sacrifice his affection on the altar of
duty and oblige the old man. At the
time of the marriage, in 1850, Haydn
was 20, while his Anna Maria was 32.
There does not appear to have been
much love on either side to start with,
but Haydn declared that he had really
begun to "like" his wife, and would
have come to entertain q stronger feel
ing for her II she had behaved in
reasonable way. Unfortunately, Anna
Maria had neither rhyme nor reason in
her composition. The entertaining
Marville says that the majority of Ia
dies married to men of genius are so
vain of the abilities OF their husbands
that they are frequently insufferable.
But Frau Haydn was not lady of that
kind. The world had emphatically
proclaimed her husband a genius, but
to Maria it was quite immaterial wheth-
er he were n cobbler or an artist. Nay,
she even committed the incredible
crime of using the composers manu-
script scores for curling paper as un-
derlays for pastry, and similar things!
She was gay enough with II all, too.
When Haydn went from home she
would send him the most cheerful little
notes. "Should you die to-day or to-
morrow" ran one of these missives,
there is not enough money left in the
house to bury you." At another time,
when Haydn was in London, he re-
ceiyed q letter In which Maria wrote
thai she had just seen neat little
house which she liked very much, and
that he might do himself the pleasure
to send her 1000 euiden with which to
buy it, so as to have in future ''wid-
owls home" Pleasant reading this
for the genial composerl In the first
case he wrote, without trace of anger:
should this be 50, take my manu-
scripts to the music publisher. guar
antee you that they will be worth
money enough to defray my funeral eX-
penses." In the matter of the "widow's
home," he thought it would be best to
arrange things himself. Ultimately he
bouht the house, and in spite of Mara's
frequent suggestions Of his coming dis
solution, he lived in it for nine years
after She had been dead. Frau Haydn
saw out her 10 years, but some time be-
fore that the pair had agreed TO li-e
apart as the best way of ending union
which had proven utterly unbearable
Ia the eomposer.-Cornhill Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10
IG SUN, CECIL COUNTY,

young master, in his own estimation
at least.
His face was even whittier than his
hair as he labored through the infor-
nation that an officer had invaded the
sacred library and had calmly taken
possession of everything in the name
of a new heir.
''It's only matter of form, Sam,"
Stanton remarked. II had forgotten it,
but this is the day that my rights ex-
pire. l shall purchase this house, how
ever, and everything will go on as
usual"
He ' $50 moment in the hall, to
calm himser, for in spite of his prear-
ranged plans there was something,
either IN the suddenness OF the an
nouncement or the manner of it, which
disturbed him. 1t was the one spot in
the world that was dear to him; the
one place he loved; the one corner he
held sacred. 1t was invaded by an Of
ficer, another, who for the moment, at
least, had an undeniable right.
He entered the library. A man rose
and handed him legal document.
He turned to the light and opened it.
One instant his eyes rested upon the
paper. Then it fell from his hands.
For moment he stood there, motion
less; then, leaving the paper on the
floor, he turned from the library with
out a word, left the house, and like a
drunken man staggered down the
street.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10

been doing him by confessing that.
the furnaces of hotel when, late one
night, guest called him up to his room,
showed him man helplessly drunk,
gave him $50 and glass of brandy
and secured his services in carrying out
q little joke: The joke consisted in TAX
ing the man to the engine room, COW
ering him with dirt and dilapidating
him generally, then taking him in
carriage to a certain address and leav-
ing him in the hands of the master of
the house, with the message that he
had been dragged out of a fight in low
dance hall and had given that number
when asked where he should be taken,
"And you was him, an done it," the
man calculated, coming laboriously TO
the end.
Not muscle of the lawyers face
moved till he had locked the door be-
hind his penitent client. Then, with his
fists clenched and crowded into his
pockets for safe keeping, he walked
slowly UP and down the room.
For the first time in his life he knew
what apger-hatred-meapt,
If Richard Raymond had come into
his office he would have killed him.
A new sentiment had taken such en-
tire possession of him that for a time
he had absolutely no control over him
self, and the only good fortune of it was
that he fully realized the fact.
L. H. l. 4
with himself for hours before he dared
unlock that door. At length the anger
was driven into his heart, but it only
waited-a most disagreeable compan-
ion-waited for its victim,
Late in the fall he saw him, for the
first time, walking slowly on the oppo.
site side of Broadway,
With his fists clenched, his heart
throbbing, his teeth ground hard
against each other, Stanton ran across
the street.
He was utterly unconscious of what
he even wished to do when they should
meet; but they did not meet. Ray
mond was nowhere to be seen when he
reached the pavement. He was glad of
it afterwards.
"Broadway would have been bad
place to do anything" he muttered. as
he walked away; and thereupon he
asked himself, for the first time, what
it was that he proposed to do. To his
surprise he found the solution extreme
ly difficult.
1t was still unsettled when, few
weeks later, he walked up the stone
steps of his home late in the afternoon.
to find Sam waiting at the door.
Sam had grown gray in the service
of two generations, and was more close
ly identified with that house than the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10
NO. 10.

marriage when the only rational
ground which they could urge or 1
could see was the securing to myself Of
John Olmstead's millions. 1t was not
way that it pleased me to make for
tune. And now, Judge Russell, if we
have each of us spoken plainly enough
to be understood, am anxious to re-
vert to my original questions: Can you
recall any further minute detail con-
corning my uncle's death?"
mo, l cannot" replied Judge Rus
sell. "And it would not make whit Of
difference if l could. 1t was on the
night of the 5th of December, 1882.
There's proof of it which no testimony
could shake. The law is against you,
and it's your own fault"
II came on question of facts, not of
law" Stanton remarked, calmly. "How
do you know that my uncle was alive
when you left the room?'
81 heard him speak while your man
Sam was writing his name. remember
looking back to see if he was calling
me-"
~ iipJ oSShi Sti atiS " y ols u uuRc
Russell, but the incidents of that night
were painfully impressed upon my
mind. 1 remember that you looked at
your watch at about that time. Do you
recall it?"
Certainly. 1t twas just as was hand
ing Sam the pen. I remember it we'll
for the shock it gave me to find that it
was so late. 1t was precisely 12
o'clock"
You are sure of it?'
"Of course. 1 even remember, now,
wondering if something was not wrong
with my watch, and that the clock be-
gan striking while I was looking. With
the first stroke Sam jumped. He was
taking the pen, and between us it fell
on the paper. You'll find the blot it
made right over the name of the first
witness. Look, and you'll see that l
have good memory"
"You are correct about 1t, sir; and 1t
stands this way" Stanton said, speak
ing slowly. "While you were handing
Sam the pen you know that the clock
and your watch agreed that it was 10.
Later, while Sam was writing, you are
confident that you heard my uncle
speak"
stanton! By all that's great! 1t
was the sixth of December when he
died!" Judge Russell cried.
II thought that your memory could
shake the evidence" Stanton replied.
"Oh, Stanton, make the most of it.
You've chance yet" said the judge,
grasping his hand.
1.-The time is Short" said Stanton.
"I'm going by myself to think it over.
Only one thing can say to you, Judge
Russell; I would rather not live to hear
the clock strike 12 tomorrow night
than fail to foil the plans of Richard
Raymond"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10

and, having at last fully made up his
mind about marrying, he expressed it
SO plainly to the trustees, the judge and
the clergyman, when they attempted
to renew their effort, and, indeed, to
society at large, that the hint was final
ly taken. He was set down as incorri-
gible, and John Olmstead's will went
out of sight and out of mind.
Stanton realized that the time was
coming when some distant relative of
his uncle's would appear and claim the
property, and he was quite content that
he should have it.
I'D like 10 keep this house, because
it's home," he said, to himself. But
that can easily be arranged. 1t is
neither modern nor well located to
tempt one who has recently come into
large fortune. will lay aside enough
to purchase this property, and they
can have the rest"
With that he dropped the entire mat
ter, to rest until he should receive no.
tice that the term of his possession had
expired, leaving the income from the
estate, as deposited for him by the trus-
tees, to accumulate for the future pur-
chase.
Life actually began to assume for him
a certain degree of serenity. lie read
of the sudden death of Mrs. Raymondin
the far west, and honestly felt sorry
for her husband; but little later the
serenity was sadly and suddenly dis
turbcd by confession from a client
for whom he had been doing some char
ity work in the courts.
In his own rough way the fellow tried
to return the favor which Stanton had
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10
Two Professionals.

Scene: Railway carriage on the Mid
land railway. Enter a colonel with
game bag and case of guns. Colonel
Ito passengers, enthusiastically
Beautiful sport; GO birds in two hours,
and only missed two shots!
A quiet gentleman sitting in the
corner put down his paper, rushed
across the compartment and grasped
him warmly by the hand: "Allow me
to congratulate you, sir! l am pro-
fessional myself"
"Professional sportsman?''
mo; professional liar. r."-Tit-Bits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10

"Yes, sir" said the scholarly man,
"I'm going TO do it. Pm going to make
Shakespeare popular-the reigning top
ic of the day."
"How?"
I'm going to name a new game after
him; game in which the players wear
the most astonishing costumes you ever
saw."-Washingto Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10

course, because you saw the reason for
it. If 1 had known, before, what you
have kindly told me now, might have
done very differently. am accustomed
to weigh important questions for my
self and TO act upon my own judgment,
not on the judgment of others; and if
you would find the real cause for this
property's going into the wrong hands,
look for il in the obnoxious persistency
of those who attempted to drive me into
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10
One Thing Certain.

! $50 you want to marry my daugh.
ter?" said the old gentleman.
"W-w-well, I w-wouldn't exactly say
that" replied the diffident young man;
'"b-b-but she wants to m-marry me.
Otherwise we n-n-never would have
been gaged."-Chicago Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10
A Contradiction.

Doctor" said the patient who runs
the useless philosophical contempla-
tions, "ague, it appears to me, is one
of natures contradictions"
"How SOP"
at gives you the shake and yet it
stays right with you."- Detroit Free
Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10

DR., w. Wixon, Italy Hill, N. Y, says:
II heartily recommend One Minute
Cough Cure. 1t gave my wife immediate
relief in suffocating asthma" Pleasant
to take. Never fails to quickly cure all
coughs, cold, throat and lung troubles.
Eli T REYNOLDS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10
und at Last.

Proprietor-l'm looking for a man r
can trust.
Applicant-We'll get along then. For!
ten years I've done nothing but look
for man that would trust me.-Detroit
Free Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10

~ spent the whole day to-day help
ing Julia buy hat"
"What kind did she get?"
"Oh, this was only the first days she
never makes up her mind until after
the third day."-Chicago Morning Rec
ord.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10
7 r TAYLOR,
NOTICE

By THE ORPHANS Court FOR CECIL COUNTY,
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. +. JAMAR, Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10
A Similarity,

Mr.. Jackson-Chasin' woman Is ies'
like chasin' trolley ear; after you've
caught her you've got to put your hand
right down in your pocket and pull out
same money,
Mr.. Johnson-Yes; and you're darn
lueky II you don't find you've caught
de wrong car. after alI.-Puck,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10

DR.. H. Haden, Summit, Ala, says: "I
think Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is splendid
medicine. l prescribe it, and my conf
dence in it grows with continued use" It
digests what you eat and quickly cures
dyspepsia and indigestion. Eli T. Reyn-
olds
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10
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: K. f. JAMAR, Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10

"You mustn't associate with chick
ens," said Mother Duck to her duck
lings.
why not, mamma|"
Because they are not in the SWIM"
Harlem Life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10

Summer Girl (at popular bathing re-
sort)-This must be salt water. 1 can
almost float in it.
Experienced Aunt-No, dear, it is not
salt water. But you are so very fresh,
you know.-Chicago Tribune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10

Electricity has displaced the mule on
street car lines, canal towpaths and in
mines. At this rate the mule will soon
be as useless as the dude. - Chicago
Daily News,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10
CircumventinG His Mamma.

Freddie" said his mother, severely,
didn't l tell you that you shouldn't
ride your bicycle to-day, because you
were naughty?"
This isn't my bicycle" said Fred
die; "it's Tommy Jones'. We've ex-
changed just for day."-Harper's
Bazar.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10

II wouldn't be without DeWitts Witch
Hazel Salve for any consideration"
writes Thos. B. Rhodes, Centerield, o.
Infallible for piles, cuts, burns and skin
diseases Beware of counterfeits. Eli T.
REYNOLDS
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10
From Different Points Of View.

From Different Points of View.
! Inventor-What is your candid opin4
ion of my device?
Friend-lt is practically worthless.
Inventories; l suspected as much;
but even a worthless opinion is some-
times better than none.-Chicago Daily
News
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10
Ison't Neglect Your Liver.

Liver troubles quickly result in serious
Implications, and the man who neglects his
LIVER has little regard for health. A bottle
Of Browns Iron Bitters taken now and then
VIII keep the liver in perfect order If the
will cure it permanently. Strength and
vitality will always follow its use.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10

Geo. Noland, Rockland, O., says; "My
wife had piles forty years. DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve cured her. 1t is the
best salve in America" 1t heals every
thing and cures all skin diseases. Eli T.
REYNOLDS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10

If you cannot leap or climb.
Deem not life a bitter pill:
Other records are sublime
Beat the world at sitting still
Chicago Record.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10

Ethel-What foolish things young
man will do when he is in love!
Edith (breathlessly)-O, Ethel! Has
he roposed?-Puck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10
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, 1899-11-10
Cure Cold In Head.

Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine easy
to take and quick to cure cold in head and sore
throat.
Eli 7. Reynolds Pharmacy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10
The One Day Cold Cure.

Cold 4 head and sore throat cured by Ker-
motifs Chocolates Laxative QuiniHe. AS easy
to take as candy. Children cry for them"
Eli T. Reynolds Pharmacy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10
The AyernEe Fisherman.

With fishlng-tackle all complete
He stands beneath the broiling skies,
Then sits upon a rocky seat
And sits and sits and-then he lies.
Judge
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10

Kermotts Chocolates Laxative QHntne for
cold in the head and sore throat Children
take them like candy.
Eli !. Reynol vs. Pharmacy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10

Entered at The Post office in Rising Sun, Nd Second
Class Matter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-11-10
SYNOPSIS.

Chapter Lon the night of December s,
1882, John Olmstead and his nephew, Rob-
ert Stanton, were in the formers library
in Brooklyn. The old gentleman is at
of heart failure at two minutes past twelve
on the morning of December g. Before
dying Olmstead made a will leaving his
ten years, with the exception Of $4,000
which was to go to an unnamed heir.
Chapter II.-After five years Stanton be-
comes engaged to a young lady. He meets
and is induced to try glass of wine. Stan
ton awakens next morning at his home
and finds a letter breaking his engagement
He is told that he was drunk the night
before and visited her home. The wine
was drugged by Raymond. Five years
Later Raymond turns up as the unnamed
heir to claim the property on December
5, 1892. The death certificate had said that
Olmstead died on December instead Of
December g.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-07-07
As Proposed by the
VanderbiItS.
WILL REACH THE NORTHWEST
G. q n. w., Union Paeihc ssd Ore
gou short Line Mentioned
In Proposed beat

NEW YORK. July THE Wander.
bits are after trsnSeontinentai
line, They propose TO span the cons
tinent
rhe following obtained by Dow,
Jones 4 Co. from an authorltive
source eicne 20 the vanderhilts, Ia
believed to substantially reflect the
situation.
II Is no secret that the vanderbiits
have sought TO extend the sphere OF
their influence in New England
They have unquestlonahly held an
interest in BOSTON a Albany for some
time, aud moves which have been
made in connection with other roads
have shown the Importance to them
II acquiring a larger interest
Il think Mr.. William W. Wander.
hut has plans looking 10 the cziab-
fishing Of a tranzsoatincntai line.
and that we shalt hear more or less
on this subject.
"A transeontlnen,ai line would be
no greater achievement for the pres
cnt Vanderbilt connection than was
che acquisition Of the lines which
made up the Vanderbilt route 10
Chicago not 80 many years ago.
The directors % the New York
Central 4 Hudson River Railroad
company will meet 10 formulate
proposition 20 the Boston q Albany
stockh elders looking to a lease OF
that railroad for term Of years.
The proposition 20 be drawn up to-
morrow embraces only overtures to
the boston q Albany. and nothing
will be done at this meeting about
drafting propositions to other lines
which are reported as likely "a be
absorbed by the New York Central
Although the Boston a Albany deal
will be ths sole subjec, on this occa-
sion. the fact remains that the com
pietion Of this transaction does no,
wind up the negotiations under way.
As fast as IL practicable. steps will
BE- taken toward merging other and
desirable properties into the system
and plans are well under way for a
complete consolidation % the New
York. New Haven a Hartford. the
Fttchburx. the Boston a Maine. and
the Maine Central with the New
York Central. The Vanderbilt IN
fiuauce In the New Haven at this
time 10 powerful. II not dominant.
and the connections between the
Boston q Maine and the Boston a
Albany are close.
The acquisition by the New York
Central Of the Boston q Albany. ana
later Of the FYtchburx roads. would
enable the Central To divert an Inn
portant part % the Western grain
and other export freight traffic TO
Boston. where the trains run direct
~ to the steamship wharves. thus
saving the iishterags charges which
rnusi be met on such freight coming
to this port.
The plan for the absorption Of the
Chicago q Northwestern. the Union
Pacific. and the oregon Short Line
are maturing rapidly. II IL said. and
may come to a focus almost any
time. The BIZ -Four and IN. chess-
peake a Ohio are said TO be includ-
Cd In the scheme OF consolidation.
ana in due time and under proper
conditions Will merge into the New
York Central.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-07-07
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

The following transfers were nled
In the county auditors ONCE ysstsr-
day:
y. X. Trask ct ux 10 Clara =. Gam
age lots 10 and IS blk s. OF Latona.
$40.
Arthur r. Bryan st ux to John q.
webb. part % lots 10 and II. blk CO.
A. A. Denny's add. tss25.
George W. Lincoln TO Marcia A.
Richards. lots 10 blk n. Brooklyn.
1900.
Thomas Gardiner ct ux 10 Pat
rick Gard. lot J and MI lot I. block
g. Yepier's second add. 500.
c. o. Russell st ux to Emma Err
ickson. lots S. 9. !. &. .. block %.
South Park. 100
Josephine Livingston Strive. trua-
tee. 10 Conrad johnson. lot 10. block
II. Union add. $500.
George w. billing TO Edward A.
Nelson et III, lot 1. block 50. J. ~
Nagie's second add. $3.50.
y. r. Powell to Morton Powell
lots ~ and ~. block ?. Union Depot
add. $40.
r. ". Andrews. trustee. to J. r.
Gleason. lots ! and 2. block Laws
FIRST add. lot 10. block II. Central
Seattle" 81.
Charles u. knight to casson Dana
knight. lots I. 2. :. 4. 8. block A.
Stafford Hill add. $40
John W. Goodwin ct ux TO Geo. w
Davis. lot l. block II in an add laid
out in the land claim Of VIM. w.
Bell. and part Of the claim Of A. A.
Denny. also part OF lot 3. block i0s T.
also lots .. 10. II. block 1866: also
portion Of lot 2. block 1867. also lots
.. 10. II. block 1877. Seattle Tide
Lands, 1920.
Geo. W. Davis ct ux TO Charles r.
Reed. lot I. block II. OF the above.
1890.
A. It. Van De vanter. ms sheriff. TO
Isaac G. Higgins. ST. lot 2. block 81.
Terry's first add, $3.50.
Fay W. Foster ct ux TO John H.
Rappal. wa OF aeA OF nwit Of neh
section 81. township % n. range 4 e.
$500.
NJ. y. Parkinson ct ux 10 Willard
r. Perry. lots and 7, block T. lot
7. block ?. lot 2. block 2: lots 10 and
20. block 4. lot 5. block II. and lot
TO- block rs. East Park add. $4,000.
Willard r. Perry ct ux 10 Martha
Ann Wade. lot G. block !. East Park
add. 1850
Willard r. Perry ct ux to Geo. w.
oliver. lot 2. block 2. East Park add.
.is5.
HiIi1rd r. Perry ct ux to Marietta
Il. Matthews. lots 10 and 20 OF block
I, and lot 8. block II. East Park add.
sia75
Willard r. Perry ct Tx TO Theren1
3reaee. lot 7. block ?. East Park ade.
5fs5.