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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-08-11
To Glenn White KID Roota.

When not very dirty, put half an
ounce of hartshorn into a saucer. Dip
n bit of clean flannel in it and rub it on
piece of white curd soap; rub the
boots with this, and take fresh piece
of flannel as each piece becomes soiled.
When the boots are really dirty The bet
ter way is to stuff them as full as possi-
BILE with old rags or common cotton
wadding, to prevent any creases. Then
mix some pipe clay with water to n
stiff paste, wash the boots with soap
and water with n nail brush, using as
little water as possible, to get the dirt
oil. When they appear tolerably clean,
rub the pipe clay well over them with a
flannel and hang them up to dry. When
dry, beat out the supertluous clay with
the hand, and rub them till they look
smooth.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-08-11
OLD.FASHIONED PURSES.
%hey Have Come Into Fashion Again
and the HOmelier the
More Popular.

Purses carried by women nowadays
are in fancy grains and fancy colors,
the grain of the leather giving an APP
pearance of shading, while the edges
are bound in plain shade of the same
color or in a contrasting color. These
purses are all made in the common pat
terms, with change and bill compart-
ments.
There is a revival of an old German
purse, which is a big fiat top pouch
when opened and has a fiat top frame
of steel in four pieces. The sides of
the purse are fiat and bound with
straight pieces of steel, while the
leather forms a bag hanging from these
side steels. The end steels are half as
wide and are hinged to the sidepieces,
folding across the top and meeting in
the middle with clasp like change
purse.
When opened wide the whole purse is
spread out about eight inches long.
There is a place for everything and
everything in its place in one big bag.
Its bulk, when filled with the usual ar
ray of memoranda and samples, must
be detrimental to it's popularity, as it
must be held clasped in the hand, and
it makes pretty good handful.
The popular purse, however, is of the
plainest and homeliest type. 1t is the
Ginger purse" named from the wom-
ans habit of carrying it with the fin
gers thrust through the big retaining
strap across the front. This purse is
made of three plain strips of roughly
finished pig skin, making two compart-
ments in the simplest form. One is
gusseted for change and the other is a
fiat pocket for bills. The flap of both
compartments slips through a strap
across the front piece. The whole is
sewed about the edges with harness
stitching. with no attempt at orna-
mentation.
TO individualize this purse there are
big brass initials, the same as are used
in ornamenting brass trimmed sets of
harness. These are furnished with re-
tanning pins on the back, which are
easily thrust through the leather and
pressed down fiat.
There is something rich about the
appearance of these simple purses, and
their oddly has made them most popu-
lar among the young folk.-Chicago
Times-Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-08-11
GEMS POSSESS LIFE.
IncIosinE Them in Their Cases and
Giving Them a Rest Adds
to Their Luster.

Real jewels, scientists now assert,
possess organic life. 1t has long been
known that 6pals and pearls grow dull
when worn by invalids, and latterly
rubies and the turquoise are found to
share the same sensiblity. Pearls are
more indicative of the condition of the
wcarer than any other gem. Though
this delicate stone lives longer than n
flower, it seems to have form of life,
which, like that of the flower, loses
color and brilliancy and actually does.
Nor is this property unfounded in rca-
son. Science has latterly learned much
concerning gems and their influence
in the propagation of health and dis
ease. Those invisible emanations which
surround the person wearing gems
penetrate the intcrsticcs of the jewel
and actually increase or decrease its
brilliancy. The inference is true one
that rings and pins should be laid aside
by the invalid. Even in good health, it
is better TO give them an occasional
rest. To inclose them in their eases and
put them away is 10 insure an access
of luster. Even clothing should be
treated to rest. 1t freshen; up won
derfully the frocll or wrap, to shake and
brush the garment ard hangit in dark
closct.-GOOd Housekeeping.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-08-11
HEALTH NOTES.
What to Do for NettIe Rash, In
sect Stings and Cutane-
Gus EruptiOns.

Some people are very subject to net
tie rash, and it will suddenly appear on
them when they are overheated or even
when excited. 1t often locates itself
between the shoulders and below the
nape of the neck and becomes very an
noying. The heat, itching and sting
ing sensations may be relieved by bath
ing the affected part with borax and
water, or soda or lime water.
Nettle rash is generally indicative of
nervous weakness and gastric disorder.
Weakly people who are subject to this
disorder find that fright or sudden eX-
ertion will bring it on momentarily;
so will fit of indigestion. Simple diet,
Il quiet life, regular habits, bathing,
plenty of sunshine and fresh air are
necessities toward cure.
In ordinary cases of nettle rash some
error in diet causes the attack. A sooth-
ing remedy that helps some people is
composed of one part carbolic acid to 30
parts of water with a little glycerine.
The cause of nettle rash, hives, or ur-
ticaria must be discovered and removed;
it varies according to the subject and
the condition of the subject, and pre-
walls more in warm weather than in
cold.
The stings of mosquitoes affect diff
ferent people in different ways. Equal
parts of baking soda and common salt
dissolved in warm water and well
rubbed in relieve the annoyance and
pain caused by insects bites or stings.
The eruption caused by contact with
poison may be cured by painting over
the part with fresh lime-water; or by
rubbing wet salt over the part; or by
bothing the parts freely with spirit of
inter. If the blisters caused by the
ivy are broken, one application of inter
is generally quite sufficient.--Ladies'
World.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-08-11
HUMOROUS.

Notes and Notes.-"Does your wife
play by note?" "Um-eI-yes. The
piano dealer holds mine for $500
Colorado Springs Gazette.
Lena-''Frcd must be in love with
you" Edith-"Why do you think so?"
Lena-"He asked me if | didn't think
you were pretty."-N. o. Times-Demo-
crat.
Miss Oldgirl-"That reminds me OF
a story l heard when was Il little girl"
Miss Youngthing--"Oh do tell it 10
me. l just dote on ancient hist oiy."-
n. y. Journal.
Longchump-"Did she give any rea-
son? No, that's the woman CT it. Sim
ply said She didn't love mc."-Philadel-
phia North American.
Customcr-"I don't think that is a
genuine old edition. Too many of the
words are spelled in modern style"
-'Wcil-er-that may be ty-
biographical error."-Puck.
Bluejacket Tin charge of party of
sightseers)-"Here Nelson fell" Old
Lady-"An' 1 don't wonder at it, poor
dear. Nasty, slippery place! 1 nearly
fell there myself! Punch.
Ncll-"Mame is awfully proud of her
good looks. She boasts that her face
is her fortune" Believes, but she
doesn't seem to desire any credit for
making it herself. "-Philadelphia Rec
ord.
Customer-"How'd do? Have you
any time to spare this morning."
Tradesman-"Certainly; plenty of it,
Customer-"Glad to hear it. I'd like to
have 80 days more on that little bill l
owe you.'-Richmond Dispatch.
Briggs-"I thought your doctor for
babe you to smoke?" Griggs-"Yes;
but l suspected he had Interior motives
l have an idea that he wanted me to
save money so that | should be able
to pay his bill."-Doston Transcript.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-08-11
Gowns for Young Girls.

For girls of from II to 16 the flow
cred organdies are the daintiest and
most attractive things that can be
worn. These need not of necessity be
very expensive, for there is a wonder
full range of designs in the cheaper
materials. 1t is best not 10 make them
in too elaborate Il fashion, although
they do require considerable lace and
ribbon. y very attractive little frock
just finished is of pink organdie flow
cred with deeper pink. 1t is made up
over lawn skirt, the skirt of the frock
itself being gored and trimmed with
bands of insertion and one ruffle edged
with narrow lace. The body of the waist
is full at the back, but the fullness is
drawn down under the belt. In front
1t is full tibet fullness shirred in ON the
shoulders, and is trimmed with inser-
tion, and on the other side of the in
sertion is little edge of the same lace.
This little edging on either side of the
Insertion gives much softer look than
when the ordinary entre-deuX is used.
The sleeves are small, but have some
1ullness at the top, and are strapped
with bands of the insertion, with the
little edging on either side, the whole
way from the shoulder to the wrist
IlarDer's Bazaar.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-08-11
The Neck Chain Is Gone.

Definitely the clain is gone. Too
great popularity killed it. In its place
the bangle ventures to put forth, but
the result is in doubt, and by determin-
eddy putting off their watches women
have ceased to make themselves the
slaves of time. In truth, never was so
little jewelry worn as in this summer
of grace, and the fancy for oriental pat
terms is as marked us ever. At night
in the couture very charming wreaths
of small, clear green enameled leaves,
ivy, myrtle, laurel, bay and grape foil
age, fasten among putfs and braids, and
sometimes row of leaves forms the
top edging for Il tucliing comb.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-08-11
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.
itemo of Information In General
Which May Prove of
t Present Use.

To nd the house of flies have VIM
dow garden of geraniums and calceo-
larias, and the flies will not trouble
you.
Never omit regular bathing, for I'M
less the skin is in an active condition
the cold will close the pores and favor
congestion or other disease.
When hoarse speak as little as pos
sible until the hoarseness disappears,
else the voice may be permanently in
iured or troubles of the throat be pro-
duced.
To keep moths out of carpets and
rugs keep the rooms well lighted and
take q little carbolic acid and water
and apply on the edges of the floor
and YOU will never be troubled with
moths.
Before putting carpets and rugs away
for the summer shake thoroughly to
free them from dust, then sprinkle with
powder composed of gum camphor and
powdered tobacco. Roll tight and hang
them away in clean flour sacks.
When going away for the summer,
see that fine chairs and upholstered
pieces are preserved from dust and
moth by covering them with soft old
muslin sheets. After being well beaten
and busted, put camphor in paper at
corners and then tie brown paper tight
ly over.
To keep moths from furs and woolens
line trunks with cedar cigar boxes.
Pull the boxes apart and tack on with
some nails or throw them in loosely
and lay between your goods. Cigar
boxes can be had for the asking at any
cigar store, and when you close your
house for the summer put row of
cigar boxes around the rooms, also in
rooms not used for some time.
Fruit, instead of flowers, often serves
as table decoration at this season.
A unique conceit seen at pretty dim
ner the other day was the substitution
of bunch of cherries for the bouquet
that usually lies beside each plate. The
fruit was of the brilliantly red variety,
specimen of its kind. Six of the cher
ries were fastened to a stout straw,
at the top of which several green leaves
had been secured. The straw was then
cut short and Il bow of ribbon covered
the ends. Pale green was the color
decorations were green and white, the
vivid tint Of the cherries was enhanced.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-08-11
FOR COUNTRY RIDING.
a Smart Outfit of Black and White
Plaid for the Daring Wood
land Cyclienne.

The costume of this woodland cy-
clienne is worthy paragraph in the
most conservative of fashion articles.
1t is specially adapted for long spins
through shady groves and also for
rough-and-tumble riding.
1t is developed in lightweight Scot
fish goods trimmed with bands of
bright silk poplin, which in their turn
are finished with narrow strips Of
braid. The writer recalls one partic-
ular woodland cycling suit of royal
brown plaided with Prussian blue and
n generous tracing of crimson.
The skirt was the ideal rainy-day
length, very faring at the hem and
alose-fitting about the hips. The full
ness was laid in plaits at the back.
Around the foot was a plain band
trimming of white brilliantine headed
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-08-11
SILK InsOIea.

Silk insoles are recommended, by
those who wear the IN, to be an absolute
preventive of cold feet. They are made
of three or four thicknesses of pure
silk, quilted together to be held
smooth, the edges bound with narrow
silk seam-binding. Black or white silk
Is the color usually selected, but where
a number of pairs are made for char
fly sale, assorted colors. in delicate
shades, may be used. The soles are
excellent for children to wear in damp
weather, and overcome the prejudice
of the average child against putting on
Tubbers.-N. y. Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-08-11

Place them before they have time to
wither between sheets of writing paper.
Spread the flowers out in as natural a
way as possible, with neither leaves nor
petals crumpled. Lay on the top of
them several sheets of drying paper,
then more flowers, putting a stout
board over all and heavy weights. The
paper must be changed several times
each day.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-08-11
Cotton unngIngs Are Useful.

For some time the special value of
cotton fabrics for country house serv-
ice as hangings and draperics has been
known. Their growing excellence in
manufacture, which has brought de-
sign and finish almost TO perfection,
has promoted these fabrics to quite
general town house use. The fact that
moths pay no attention to them makes
them popular with housekeepcrs. 1t
would, perhaps, be surprise to one
who has not given the matter recent at
tention to discover what excellent e.
fects can be produced in hangings, fur
niture coverings and even rugs that are
made of cotton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-08-11
The African Prodignl Son,

The cannibal chief stood with his
hand shading his eyes. a solitary fig
ure was timidly creeping toward him
from the jungle. Suddenly the old
chief started. He took Il quick step, for
ward. at is" he cried, lit is my son.
He is coming home again." Then, with
his eyes still fixed on the slouching fig
IRE, he shrilly called to his head hunt
er: "Mbongwa, the prodigal is return
ing! Kill the fattcd aifr!"-Clevc-
land Plain Dealer
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-08-11
Trichinosis Epidemic.

The most serious epidemic of trichi-
nosis OH record happened in 1865. In
the little town of Hedersleb ben, in SAX
ony, a butcher killed three hogs and
made them into sausages. They were
eaten by large number of the inhab-
itants of the little town. Several hun
drcd persons fell desperately III and
over 100 died.-N. Y. World.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-08-11
A CLOVER HINT.

look something like this. 1t should be
q third wider than the door.
Plain brown muslin makes a very
artistic door hanging. Sew band of
figured creton at the top and bottom,
and if you desire to use the doorway
frequently you can drape back one of
the curtains with cord. These are eX-
tremely simple curtain designs and can
be carried out for less than one dollar
aach
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-08-11

with an inch-wite band Of Prussian
blue silk braid.
The waist had a blouse effect, front
and back, and was box plated, the front
plaits being ovcrlaid with bands of
brilliantine like that which cmbellishcd
the skirt The collar was high, finished
sleeves, which were full enough to al
low perfect freedom to the arms, were
plain, relying upon their neat finish for
their beauty.
With the woodland cycling suit n
short white sailor was worn with a
curled quill and band to match the suit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-08-11
SO9. THE SUN. 1899,
BALTIMORE, MD.
The Paper of the People, for the People
and with the People.
Honest in Motive.

Fearless in Expression.
Sound i'll Principle.
Unswerving in Its Allegiance 10 RICH;
Theories and Right Practices.
Tue sun publishes all the news all the time, but
it does not allow its columns to be degraded by
unclean, immoral or purely sensational matter.
Editorally THE Sun is the consistent and I'M
changing champion and defender of popular
rights and interests against political machines
and monopolies of every character. Independent
in all things extreme in none. 1t rs for good laws,
good government and good order.
By mail Fifty Cents month. Six Dollars year,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-08-11
Pineapple Pancakes.

Beat three fresh eggs until they be-
come fluid. Mix half a pound of flour
with milk enough to make light bat
ter; add the eggs and stir the whole
well. Pare a pineapple clearly and
chop it very fine. Put this into the bat
ter, CRATE small nutmeg into it, add
one cupful of sugar, and stir it thor
oughly. Have a frying-pan furnished
with good butter over clear fire, then
drop the batter in the pan to form
good-sized cakes, letting them fry well
through and to a golden-brown on both
sides. AS each one is removed from the
pan, sprinkle it lavishly with sugar,
placing one cake upon another until all
are done; then serve Immediately
Ladies' World.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-08-11
LEAVE GOING SOUTH
STATION

Additional trains leave Broad ST. tor Oxford IL IL
NJ. and so p. m Monday. Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday only. 6 10 p. m Sunday only, 7.55a IN.
7.0l p. IN. and l1.43 p NJ
7. B. HUT Crimson, J.R WOOD.
GenL. Manager. Gen. Pdssr A0eni.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-08-11
At the Ball.

Decollete was the lady's gown. uGF
Astonlshingly So -
And people spoke about II
AS she wandered to and fro.
The men all gazed. the women frowned,
And called 1t a disgrace.
While three indignant lockers on
Arose and left the place.
Said Jones: 81 hear she's In the swim.
| think 1t must be So"
quite true. quite true" quoth Robinson.
And dressed for 1t. you know"
N. Y. Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-08-11

"My husband has a great advantage
over most men,"
"Indeed?"
"les. He walks in his sleep"
II don't see what advantage that can
be to person."
"Why, he can carry the baby all night
long and still get his natural rest
Chicago Daily News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-08-11
SUMMER DOOR HANGINGS.
Three Charming Designs That Can he
Carried Out for Less Than
One Dollar Each.

This is the season when doors are
taken off and stored in the attic. A free
draught of air is what is desired
throughout the house. Artistic door
hangings can be made of inexpensive
materials. There comes this year an
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-08-11

old blue linen which is very decorative,
and, being smooth, it is easily worked.
If the door curtain is to be used as
screen, select linen of the desired
width and make it little narrower
than the opening in the door. String
the top upon rod and run rod
through the foot of the curtain to keep
it in place. 1t is, of course, easily
brushed aside. Thread your needle
with coarse embroidery cotton and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-08-11

Trains leave Oxford for Philadelphia at 2t
h.. M. and ? II p. m. Market train leaves
Rowlandville Tuesdays and Fridays at SIP;
Liberty Grove. S57: Colora, 9C5; Rising Sun, BIS;
Sylmar, 9.22; Nottingham. 0 81; Oxford 1906 a. IN.
arriving at South St. 2.53 p m.
Sunday train leaves Oxford at 90 arriving il
Philadelphia at GIG a. H.; and 6.lU. arriving il
Philadelphia at S..3 p.
LEAVE GOING SOUTH
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-08-11
Mother Satisfied.

Mother-I'd just like to know VINO
this young man is you have engaged
yourself to.
Daughter-Oh, he comes of splendid
family.
docs his family object to the
match?"
"Y-e-s."
"Then 1 guess he's all right."-N. Y.
Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-08-11

One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
That is what it was made for.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-08-11
AGRICULTURAL PAPER.

AGRICULTURAL PAPER.
1t is edited by writers of practical experience,
who know what farming means and what farmers
want in an agricultural journal 1t contains reg
ular reports of the work of the agricultural eXper
iment stations throughout the country, of the
proceedings of farmers clubs and institutes, and
the discussion of new methods and ideas in agr
culture. Its Market reports. Poultry Department
and Veterinary column are particularly valuable
to country readers. Every issue contains Stories,
Poems, Household and Puzzle Columns, variety
of interesting and selected instructive matter and
other features which make it II welcome visitor
in city and country homes alike.
One Dollar year. Inducements to getters up
Of clubs for the WEEKLY sun. Both the Daily
md Weekly sun mailed free of postage in the
United States, Canada and Mexico. Payments
invariably in advance. Address
A. S. ABELL COMPANY
Publishers and Proprietors
il BALTIMORE, MD.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-08-11

work circles and crescents upon the
linen, letting one cross over the other.
Embroider one in red, white and blue
If you desire national curtain, and fill
them in with small designs to suit your
fancy.
A denim curtain can be worked in
scroll design with four-leaf clovers.
The curtain when stretched out will
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-08-11
The BALTIMORE WEEKLY SUN

The WEEKLY Sun publishes all the news of each
week, giving complete accounts of all events of
interest throughout the world. The WEEKLY
Sun is unsurpassed as IN
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-08-11
PHILADELPHIA, WHINING
Il TON & BALTIMORE R.R.
LEAVE GOING NORTH,

CENTRAL DIVISION,
On and after May 2lst, Il SO. trains will run
Us follows
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03
WIRELESS TELEPHONING.

Macconis latest rival in the field Of
young workman in a tin-plate factory
at Cardiff. He was interviewed by a
correspondent upon the subject of his
inventions. Smith, who seems to be a
keenly intelligent and practical young
man, with nothing Of the dreamer
about him, said:
Il claim I have invented an i'm
provement upon Marconi's arrange
ment and also I have obtained pro-
vjsional protection for a system of
combined wireless Geographic and
telephone communication. I have
laid my plans before the Postmaster
General and asked him for facilities to
experiment with the Post-office ap-
planes, and his experts have been so
much struck with my proposals that
they have asked for further details in
confidence. I have offered to put the
Channel islands in Geographic and
telephone communication with the
mainland as a demonstration Of the
value Of my system. | claim to have
maze better tranSmltter tnan Mar
conf, a more sensitive receiver and a
method Of focusing the electric rays so
they can only be picked up by one re-
ceiyer and cannot be intercepted.
dispense entirely with the high YER
tical wire, and guide and focus the
electrical waves so that they have a
width Of only one inch in passing,
thus making it impossible to intercept
them unless indeed a ship could
pOise receiver in that particular inch
Of space through which the rays pass.
I am convinced I can telegraph or
tel6 phone up to $50 miles. My appara-
tus can be put on table or anywhere
else, and l can send message through
window or a wall. 1t can be worked
| through a Wheatstone' machine up to
| 500 words a minute"