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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1899-11-02

How Are Your Kidneys
DE- Hobbs Sparagus Pulls cure all kidney Ills. Sam
pie free. Add Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or n. Y.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1899-11-02

"ANTED-Energetic man as County SUI
w p"rintendent to manage our business
in your r. own y and adjoining COUNTIES (" no can,
Yearly contract, rapid promotion.
Exceptional opportunity. Address Manufac-
turera, p. O. Box .E5. Philadelphia, Penn.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1899-11-02

Th- weake~ h-c1, al-> OF evergreens
produce male flowers the stronger
ones the female
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1899-11-02

Could Not BE Othervise.
81 hear Old Easymark has failed in
business. Lack Of experienced:
No. not that.
What. them
We'll. you see. his wife is president
az the Sisters Of the Revolution. two
Of his daughters are in society. his
son is president Of 4 glce club. and his
cook boards her family ut his house.
Boston Herald.
The royal deer park at Copenhagen
covers 400 acres.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1899-11-02

Play clothes are recognized needs
of children now.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03
HAIRPINS FOR VICTORIA.
Christmas Present That Was Given
by the Little Daughter of
Emperor William.

One Christmas present which caused
intense delight was received by her
majesty last year from the tiny daugh.
ter of Kaiser William. II was box OF
hairpins of the value of about a quarter
dollar. The little princess was taken
by her mother, the empress, to a shop
in Berlin and told 10 buy grandmamma
a present, and also to buy something
that she wanted for herself. In order
TO accomplish this object the princess
was given gold piece of 2J marks value
(tive dollars). First, she bought herself
doll, for which she gave 10 marks. Her
imperial mother did not interfere
Then she bought grandmamma of Eng
land the hairpins for the remaining
mark out of her 20, and felt proud and
generous. The emperor of Austria al
ways sends the queen cf England a
case or two of a certain brand of very
costly, very rare Tokay, and l ought
not to forget, by he way. that the Ger
man emperor follows his grandfather's
example of sending his English grand
mother case of Johannisberg, the real,
genuine Johnannisberg, a. valuable al
most as the elixir OF life. The Russian
emperor for the last year or two has
sent the illustrious lady, who, thanks 10
his marriage, has now become also his
grandmother, malachite and jade vases
TO match the magnificent malachite
vase which his father, Emperor Alex
ander ILL.,, presented TO the queen In
1SSz
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03
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thought he had moved away some
where, they knew not where. Still
others there were who were sure that
Mr. Bostock still lived on the big plan
tation, but whether it was five miles
away or fifty. they had not least idea
can only guess how far l travelled
that day, advancing, retreating and
prospecting-l should presume about
forty miles. And should say that the
great big house, about three miles
back from the river, with veranda
all round," where halted at sunset,
was about half that distance from
Vicksburg
A negro came running down the
lane to me. "Maussa say yo' come
right up" was his salutation.
dismounted and he took my mule.
walked up the lawn. A Gne-looking,
middleaged planter, portly and pleas
snt, rose from group of ladies sitting
on the veranda, and advanced with
extended hand.
Good evening, sir-good evening.
Come right in, Have you come far?"
"From Vicllsburg"
"Well, well: you're tired and hungry.
Miranda, my dear, go tell Classy to
make some corn-pone and fry some
chicken for the gentleman. Sit down
here, sir; or you'd like to freshen up
after your hot ride Randy, tell some
of-the women to fix up a chamber for
the gentleman. What news, sir?-anG
where arc Jon from?'
The easy corGiality of the man,
mingled with a decided inquisitive-
ness, was something that had to be
known to be understood. AS he
escorted me up the broad steps saw
numerous house servants, of varying
shades peering around corners and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03

out of windows. Past corner of the
house | observed a great field of cot
ton all ablown.
my wife and daughter, SIR
The ladies bowed, and returned the
salutation.
81 am afraid I have made a mis-
take" said. 81 am looking for the
place of Mr.. Pierce Bostocli."
she did live here. Two yeas ago
he removed to Louisiana. bought
him out"
took the chair that was offered me,
and said, with the keenest disappoint-
ment:
my journey out here is to no pur-
pose. had better go back"
Not tonight" said the planter.
High time tomorrow for that.
Travellers don't get away from Alfred
Dorion as easy as that"
Il beg your pardon; that reminds
me that have not introduced myself.
My name is Dorr Jewett have come
from the north-from New Hamp-
shire"
"Jewett?- Jewett?" the planter
exclaimed. "From New Hampshire?"
"Yes, SIR
"And you know Mr.. Bostock?"
Eyes; he was friend of my father in
boyhood. He called at our home ten
years ago"
And you wrote him letter?-let's
see-something more than five years
ago?"
II did; and he answered it. wrote
another last year, which was not an
swered."
THAT one probably followed him to
Louisiana. ! am not surprised that
he did not answer it, if he received it,
But here's Classy, telling us your sup.
per is ready. Go in and eat hearty:
/ shall have something to tell you
afterward."
My curiosity and interest were thor
oughly aroused; but hunger makes
everything yield. did full justice to the
substantial meal set before me by the
old negro Nanny" with great rings
in her ears and parti-colored turban
about her head. was exhausted with
the days ride, and still anxious to hear
what Mr. Dorion had to tell me about
Bostock. But for awhile had to sit
with the ladies in the parlor, They
sang and played for me- and told them
much about the north which was new
and strange to them. 1t was about
nine o'clock before found myself
alone on the veranda with the planter
THE man yon came here to find" he
said, was one of my dearest friends
He has been estranged from me, from
everybody, for more than five years. |
gather, from what you say, that it is as
long as that since you have heard from
him"
Rather longer"
81 recall incidents about him which
none but a friend would remember
Among other things, remember dis
tinctly his showing me your letter,
telling me about your fatherand your
self, and saying that you were a fine
fellow; that he should have you down
here some day and make planter of
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03
RISING SUN, CECIL COUNTY, FRIDAY, 1899.
NO. 20
the whole table was fastened upon the

the whole table was fastened upon the
scene.
"Gentlemen," said Bostock, some
thing very disagreeable has occurred.
could pardon much in man sitting
at my table and eating my salt; but
say now that either Napoleon Castex
or must leave this table. Well know
ing that his presence in my house and
at my board would be idiocy, he has
aiken advantage of social license
70 force himself upon me. That could
endure in silence, out of regard for my
friends, that nothing unseemly might
occur here. But he is not content with
that exhibition of his malignant heart:
he has just this moment put upon me
an insult which ! cannot and will not
tolerate II could | know not what
next to expect from him. Irepeat it.
either he or must leave this table"
In the painful silence that succeeded
this startling speech, all eyes were
fixed on Castex. He rose from his seat,
.ool and smiling.
1T pleaSes me very much to retire."
he said. Witness it, messieurs!-yon-
der gentleman drives me from his table
and his house."
He bowed, and Immediately left the
room. Alphonse Basnet squirmed in
his chair, and at last blurted out:
"Bostock, my dear fellow - excuse
me-but you see can't remain. This
is wretched business; hope it will
end here. But brought my friend
here, and of course l must go with
him."
And he did. The soup grew cold,
and was removed untasted; course after
course of the choicest dishes succeeded
and were hardly touched. Every body
was under dreadful constraint; occa-
sionally there was solitary remark,
but the effort to keep up conversa-
tion was fat failure. have said so
much, that ought to tell the whole
truth. When the wine appeared, the
guests turned to it as relief from the
awkwardness of tho situation. pre-
sumo everybody drank too much; am
certain that did. will except Bos-
took. He sat pale, rigid and silent
through it all. The guests departed
early, with hardly an effort to make
the usual compliments to the host.
The next morning was hardly out
of bed when Pierce Bostock walked in
He looked as stern and white as when
he was denouncing Castex at his own
table.
well, he's challenged you." was my
salutation.
mo. shall challenge him. Here's
the note. Take it to him, and then
go to the man that he names as his
friend"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03
ITo BE coNTINCED.l
COMPLIMENTS FOR ONE ONLY,
She Has Humor by Telling
Joke on Herself.

There is one New York club woman
who has a sense of humor. In fact, Ia
be on the safe side, there are several
who have a claim in that direction,
says the Sun. But not all Of them are
able to sense the joke when it happens
to be on them. This woman, however,
has this ability and proves it by telling
this story about herself:
"AtI one time" she says, 1--WE had u
colored butler who stayed with us for
gears, and who admired my husband i'm
mensely. He thought that Dr. H
was marvel of manly beauty, as well
as the embodiment of all the virtues,
domestic, professional and otherwise
OF course, | quite agreed with the but
Ter on this point, but the fact is, some
times pined to have him pass his en-
thusiastic compliments around to the
family, and not bestow them all on the
doctor. So one morning, when DR..
Il had just left the breakfast table,
and was even then to be seen, an impos-
ing picture, as he stood on the front
steps drawing on his gloves, remarked
to James:
DIR. H Is handsome man, isn't
hep"
"'Yes, ma'am! Deed an he Is,
ma'am!' with gratifying enthusiasm.
Then, hoping to get a rise from
James, l added with an absent-minded
air as if / scarcely knew what | said
but was just uttering my inmost
thoughts:
"'How in the world do you suppose
that such handsome man as Dr. H
ever happened to marry such a homely
woman as l ami
well, James just stopped short and
rolled his eyes and shook his head as
II he gave 1t up. Then he ejaculated:
'Gawd knows, ma'amn"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03

Bostock was one. When but sixteen
he would go to Vicksburg and spend
days and nights there, in the lowest
resorts along the river. He never
seemed to me to stand in the least awe
of his father, but Mr.. Bostock always
appeared uneasy when he was about.
When he went away there was a rumor
that he received large sum of money
from his father upon condition that
he should never return. This may
have been mere rumor; | only know
that the people about here never did
see him again, and that |, knowing as
much as anybody of the family in those
days, never saw the least sign of af-
fection between father and son.
To a person who had never seen
Pierce Bostocli, all this would natural
ly convey an unfavorable impression.
1t would be said that there seemed to
be something unexplained. and that
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03

you. But I fancy that you might as
well end all your dreams of his favor
right here"
saw by the moonlight that his fine
face was thoughtful. Sorely disap-
pointed as | was by these tidings.
was burning to hear more lie pres
emily went on to explain himself.
All that is contained in chapter first
of this narrative | thus heard for the
first time. 1t was told me, of course,
in different language, but all the de-
tails were given. | listened with
breathless interest. When the planter
had finished that account. he paused,
and seemed for the moment reluctant
to proceed.
''But what" eagerly asked, was
the quarrel about? What was Mr. Cas-
tex's offense?"
His answer filled me with surprise.
sit is all mystery. ! knew very
little about it, then. know no more
now. believe it would be better for
you not to inquire"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03

J. Sheer, Sedalia, Mo, conductor on
electric street car line, writes that his
little daughter W; very low with Group
and her life saved after all physicians had
failed, only by using One Minute Cough
Cure. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03

Not one child dies where ten formerly
died from Group People have learned
the value of One Minute Cough Cure and
use it for severe lung and throat troubles.
1t Immediately stops coughing. 1t never
fails. Eli T Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03
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 few davs before Court.
Test r. f. LAMAR, Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03
An Unfortunate Query.

81 always like to write with soft
lead pencil" remarked the young man.
Have you ever given any study" in
quired the cruelty thoughtless girl. ITO
the manner in which a persons charac-
ter will manifest itself in his handwrit-
g?"-Washingto Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03

"Lives have been altered and shaped
by single word"
That's so; when Miss Rocks said
No knew at once should have to go
to work for u living" Chicago Record.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03

The weather prophet in a plight
Looked forth upon the sky one night
And doggedly he said:
Twill rain or blow or snow, fear:
Or else, twill be quite warm and clear"
And then he went to bed.
Washington Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03

Gentleman ION railway train)-Par-
don me, madam; is this seat beside you
engaged?
Lady (distantly)-I presume can re-
move my satchel and bundles, and
make room; but the three seats behind
me are entirely unoccupied.
Gentleman-Yes, madam. Your open
window is in front of them.-N. Y.
Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03
They ExchnnEe Views.

Uncle Josh-Yes; Id ruther pay the
baker than the doctor. as the sayin' is!
The Attendant-Yes; an there's some
folks in this neighborhood that don't
believe in payin' either of 'em!"-Puck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03

docs goats milk make good butt
ter?"
at does if it takes after the goat
Judge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03
Refused TO show OF.

Fond Grandmamma-Geordie. tell the
lady what George Washington never
did.
Geordie-He never said q blamed
word.-Chicago Tribune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03

Wayworn Watson-Tell you what I'll
do then. I'll take a cold biscuit and call
it square.
Mrs. Ferry-All the biscuits we have
are circular.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03

Jack-Now that Cuba, Porto Rico and
the Philippines are American territory,
VIII the Spaniards continue using the
Don before their names?
Gill-Oh, yes. But they will have to
use that title with due respect to the
Americans.
Jack-What do you mean?
Gill-Why. spell it with an "e."-
Town Topics.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03
Quite Successful.

Cumso-Tenspot has just returned
from hunting trip in the Adirondacks.
Cawker-Did he bag anything?
Cumso-One guide and four dogs
Town Topics.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03

The Face (who sings )-They say the
last song of the swan is always sweet
est.
The Fiend-Of course it's the sweet
est if it's the last.-N. Y. Evening Jour-
nal
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03

If you have cough. throat irritation.
weak lungs, pain in the chest, difficult
breathing. Group or hoarseness, let MS
suggest One Minute Cough Cure. AL
ways reliable and safe. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03

Patience-What is the cheapest thing
you ever saw about bargain counter?
Patricia husband waiting for his
wlfe.-Jew!sh Comment,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03

Rose-Was he on his knees when he
Mary-No; but was.-Boston Jour-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03

''Timmins had to shut up his barber
shop"
Didn't it pay?"
Eyes; but he lost his voice..
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03

Trains leave oxford for Philadelphia at 25
a. and 2 % p. m. Market tram leaves
Rowlandville Tuesdays and Fridays at So;
Liberty Grove. 9.O7; Colora 9.16; Rising Sun. 926;
Sylmar 9.33; nottingham, 0 40; Oxford. 1000 a. IN.
arriving at South st. 2.53 p.
Sunday train leaves oxford at 90 arriving in
philadelphia at 9.2l a. M; and clio. arriving in
Philadelphia at 8. i6 p. m.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03
,on't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.
II you want to quit tobacco using easily
and forever, emade well strong, magnetic,
full of new life and yigor, take No-To-Bac,
the wonder-worlNeP, that makes weak men
strong. Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
Oyer 100000 cured. Buy Ae-To-Bac of your
Grdggist, under guarantee TO cpre, 50c or
100. Booklet and sample mailed free. Ad.
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03

The Maid trust that theirs was
peaceful separation.
The Man-Nery! He put the Pacific
between them.-N. Y. Evening journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03
LEAVE soISa SOUTH

Additional trains leave Bcoad St tor Oxford 4 IL
a m aud l.53 p. M Monday. Tuesday. Thursday
and Friday only G. 10 p. IN Thursday and Suneay
only, Ii4} p. M. Sunday only, 55a IN. 7.Ol p. IN
J. b. HUT CRIMSON, J.R.wooD.
GeaI. KdndJer. Gen. PdSSr 1Gerh.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03

Jocular Jack-Loidy, kin yer gimme
some cold wittals?
Mrs. Jay-Yes. my poor man! Go
over to the woodhouse and you'll find
lots of chops.-St. Louis Republic.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03
NOTICE

BY THE 0gpuANs CoU'tT FOR CECIL COUNTY,
January 8, 1894. I
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. f. LAMAR. Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03

One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
That is what II was made for.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-03
PHILADELPHIA, WHINING
- TON & BALTIMORE R.R.

CENTRAL DIVISION
On and after November 2Sth. 1897 trains will
rua as follows:
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LEAVE GOING NORTH,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-24
NEWS NOTES
A Collection of the Small Events of
Each Passing Day.

There were four cases in Police
Court, yesterday morning.
Emerald Club will give their first
select hop tomorrow evening at the
Central Garden Club.
The Board of Commissioners Com
mittee On Court House and Jail meets
Monday to audit bills.
Daniel O'Connor has secured a hall
at Pythian Castle, where he will give
dancing lessons, beginning October
18th.
-Four deeds of trust were admitted
to record at Clerk Robertson's office,
yesterday.
A marriage license was issued yes
terday to Thomas Cavanaugh, a native
of Wheeling, aged 25, and Mary Lewis,
a native of Wheeling. aged %.
The Orpheus Male Choir will re-
sumo rehearsals at the Wheeling Con-
servatory of Music, on Fifteenth street,
under the direction Of Prof. Henry Ar
benz.
Sunday services will be conducted
NY inc odiNotAOn Aluuy III lHs HUI Hall
at 3 p. m and Hearne Tabernacle at S
p. m. Adjutant Terrell, assisted by
Captain Lewis and Lieutenant Sloan
will have charge.
There was but one case in Police
Court last evening, and that was a very
bad one in several respects, although it
was only a plain drunk. The defend
ant had lost both hands, but acquired
a very bad odor. He was let off as
easily as possible.
The funeral OF Thomas Leonard,
whose death was announced in yester-
days Register. took place from st. Jo-
seph's Cathedral Saturday morning at
, O'CLOCK Requiem high mass was
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-24
SARDlS.

SARDIS, O., September 23.-Frank
Humphrey made a business trip to Sis
tersville Wednesday.
Mr.. George Adams, of Linneus, Mo-,
was in town Thursday, the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Tom Martin.
Mr.. George Titus and wife were at
Marietta Friday, attending the fair.
J. NJ. Hughes, travelling salesman for
Baer Sons, of Wheeling, was a business
caller in town Friday.
Miss Edith Hofer, who has been Wis
iting friends and relatives at Conway,
w. Va, returned home Friday evening.
Quite a number from here attended
court at Woodsfield Wednesday.
Miss Laura Price and a Miss Smith,
of Padens Valley, were calling on
friends here Friday afternoon.
Joe Robinson, of Wheeling was a
business caller here Tuesday.
Miss Maggie Presentine, of Pittsburg. is
here the guest of her mother.
William P. Goodwin died at his home
here Tuesday at 1870 p. m. Interment at
Darlington cemetery Wednesday,, Rev. ].
NJ. Goddard officiating.
Miss Blanche Frazer returned to her
home at Washington, Pa, Wednesday, af-
ter a pleasant visit with TRENDS ana rela-
tives.
The lecture on "Women's Influence and
Love- given in the M. E. church by Rev.
Mrs. Strahl, Wednesday evening, was well
attended, Notwithstanding the weather.
Mr.. BARLEY, of Pennsylvania, has moved
his family in the Ingold house.
Mr.. Noah Litten was at Wheeling a few
days last week.
Mr.. Ramsey has moved his family to Sis
tersville.
E. w. Litten was at Cresap's Grove Mon
day.
The Aid Society met at the home of Mrs.
E. c. Frey Thursday afternoon.
]. O. Baxter was in town Sunday.
Rev. R. S. Strahl will preach in the NJ.
E. church here this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Mr.. Chambers, of Marietta, was in town
Wednesday.
Mrs. Richardson returned to her home
Tuesday from near New Martinsville.