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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-13

the room below they ran, scolding the
company merrily for their want of APP
probation of the serenade."
Late that night two of the girls
walked six miles and back again over
the mountains. through wild and dan
gerous woods, to procure guide to
take the fugitives on their away, while
the others hid them safely in loft of
which the trap door was cleverly con-
cealed by the canopy of an old-fash-
ioned big bed beneath.
There was, however, delay of sew
eral days before the guide could start,
and the sisters-surely adding unique
feature to a romantic escape-would
not let their guests depart without
clandestine candy-pull in their honor,
10 which only union girls were in
vited, and which went off none the less
merrily because the hostesses had to
relieve each other in doing picket duty
at the door while it was going on
Youths Companion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-13
BEFRIENDED BY GIRLS.
How Five Daughters of the south
Helped Union Prisoners to
Escape.

Very pleasing are the pages of NJ. j.
V. Hadley's recent little volume of rem
iniscences, 'Seven Months a Prisoner"
in which the author relates how he and
three companions of his escape from
southern prison were found, hunted,
weary, half-starved and half-frozen,
and helped on their way by the five Hol-
liIgsworth sisters, kind and coura-
geous girls of union sympathies who
dwelt among the North Carolina noun
tains.
The first difficulty was how to get the
cold and hungry fugitives into the
house OF their new friends, where
company of neighbors had CHANGED to
assemble that evening. They were
slowed away temporarily in a corn
shed, where despite smuggled pot of
hot coffee, they still shivered so that
one of them declared he had to thrust
his head between the logs to keep his
jaws from chattering his teeth out"
Fronting the shed stood the house with
its door midway, opening opposite a
staircase. One of the sisters, stealing
in at II, warned the men to take off and
carry their boots, and when they heard
singing in the hall to run into the house
and upstairs, quietly, one at time; if
the song stopped before all had en-
tered, the others must wait, as it would
mean danger.
"We put ourselves in order" says the
narrator, "and patiently waited the sig
nal. Soon there broke from the door
indicated such stream of melody as
is seldom heard away from the noun
tains; loud, clear, vigorous, ringing and
swelling out upon the night air like the
Ginning of bells, the words chosen be-
ing those of DIR. Hart's old familiar
hymn,
Come ye sinners, poor and needy
One by one we shot up TO the house,
and as l bounded along l could but
smile at the words of the old song,
never so well appreciated.
"The singers were Martha and Eliz-
abeth, while Lisha entertained the Wis
itors, and Alice stood guard in the
hall to see that none of them came to
witness our performance. AS soon as
we were housed above, one of the girls
shouted: oh, let's quit this, it's too
cold!' and through the hall and into
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-13

Mrs. Tiptop-l am sorry you were
not at my reception last evening.
Mrs. Highup (coldly)-l received no
invitation.
Mrs. Tiptop with affected surprise)
Indeed? 1t must have miscarried. [
had among my guests three foreign
counts.
Mrs. Highup-So that is where they
were? l desired to engage them last
evening to wait on table at our the
ater party supper, but the employ
ment agent told me they were out
N. Y. Weekly,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-13
No False Pride There.

The municipality of Pinerola in north
ern Italy recently sold the great for
est of Chamboys, to the disgust of the
dwellers therein, who were rendered
homeless. Sixty of the women drove
out the woodcutters. The women of
Chamboys are evidently Tomboys.-
tondon Judy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-13
An Expensive Luxurx.

Isn't Jinks man rather inclined 10
borrow trouble?'
81 should say so. Talk about the fel.
low that worried for fear his halo
wouldn't fit when he came to be an
angel, why Jinks was so sure when he
war broke out that he would be draft
ed before it was over that he hired Il
substitute for $500, and the substitute
never so much as caught cold."-De-
troit Free Press,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-13

Rev. Billwhacker received a pres.
ent of a dressed chicken Tuesday.
Wednesday church brother from
out of town brought his family of i've
to eat dinner at the parsonage, and
they were little puzzled when the
parson said grace"
What did be say?"
"The Lord giveth and the Lord
taketh away."-Judpe.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-13

They are very careless about be-
slowing names in this country" re-
marked the critical tourist.
Some names are rather inappropri-
ate"
"Absurdly so. Why, was in Indian
apolis two weeks and did not see a
single Indian. n."-Washingtop Star,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-13
hWnnherfnl niscnvcru-

The last quarter of a century records
many wonderful discoveries in medicine,
but none that have accomplished more for
humanity than that sterling old household
remedy Browns Iron Bitters. 1t seems TO
contain the very elements of good health,
and neither man, woman or child can take
it without deriving 1Ie greatest benefit.
Browns Iron BiIters il sold by all dealers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-13

"Do you know" remarked Mrs. Dar-
ley, 81 rather wish that the report
would prove true that the United
States is to buy Greenland?"
"Why?" asked her husband.
I'm that case, From Greenland's lev
Mountains would become one of our
national hymns. ."-Iudge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-13

Figgles-I understand that Wynken-
poop is going to contest his wife's will.
Waggles-Yes.
Wiggles-Well. it's something he
never dared do when she was alive
Someryille journal,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-13
A Great Improvement.

Philanthropist with tears of joy)-
Oh! you good man! You say you have
been a seeond-story thief all your life,
out you wish 10 do better?
Criminal (fervently)-Yes, lady; if
aver git out NV here alive I'll be a first
class bank sneak or nuthin'.-Puck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-13
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings of the Orphans
Court of Cecil county will be held on th'
second Tuesday ofevery month. Executors
Administrators and Guardians, wanting
their accounts stated, Will please bring IL
their vouchers few DAYS before Court.
Test. r. F.. J MAR. Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-13
eco Spit and Smoke Your Lifo Away.

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Lifo Away.
If you want to quit tobacco using easily
full of new life aud vigor, take No-To- Bac,
the wonder-worler, that makes weak men
strong. Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
Over 100000 cured. Buy No-To-Bac of your
druggist under guarantee to cure, SOC or
,lO0. Booklet and sample mailed free. Ad.
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-13
just What He supnosed

"Confound it. sir! Do you think my
exclaimed the angry man to the fell
low who had stepped on his corn.
"Yes; that was what l supposed"
replied the stranger.-Yonkers States
man.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-13

These are dangerous times for the
health Group, cold and throat troubles
lead rapidly to Consumption A bottle of
One Minute Cough Cure used at the right
time will preserve life, health and large
amount of money Pleasant to take;
like it. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-13
Questions In Keeping.

Victim (irritably)-What silly ques-
tions you ask.
Barber (severely)-Well, what sort
Of questions do you expect with a five
cent shave?-N. Y. Journal
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-13

He finds her love was merely art.
The mercenary thing!
For while she gives him back his heart,
She keeps his diamond ring.
Judge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-13
All for One Price.

what lovely new coiffure Miss
Oldtimer has. Where did she get the
style?"
THAT comes with the hair."-Cleve-
land Plaindealer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-13

"Yes, my wife and I have sep
arated."
Indeed? What is the trouble?"
There isn't any now."-Indianap-
oils journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-13
r TAYLOR,
NOTICE

BY THE ORPHANS CoUsT FOR CECIL CoUNTY,l
January g. 1894.
ORDERED, That all Administrators, Ex
ecutors and Guardians that have not stated
an account within year. come forward anc
do the same. or show cause to the contrary
or they will be cited up.
Test: Re. LAMAR. Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-13

Paul Perry, of Columbus, Ga, suffered
agony for thirty years and then cured his
Piles by using DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. 1t heals injuries and skin diseases
like magic. Eli T. REYNOLDS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-13

Clarence-I don't know what's the
night.
Myrtle-Now l know he was wrong.
Clarence-Who was wrong?
Myrtle-The man that said looks are
eceiving.-Chicago Daily News
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-13

To insure a happy new year, keep the
liver clear and the body vigorous by using
DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills for constipation and liver
troubles. Eli T Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-13
LEAVE GOING SOUTH.

Additional traius leave Broad st. for Oxford Ii 12
q. IN. and ,. SO p. IN /; Monday, Tuesday. Thursday
and Friday only 6 10 p. IN, Thursday and Suncay
only. ll.4S p, M. Sunday only, 755a m, .Ol p.
j. B. HUT )HINsoN, J.R WOOD.
GenI. MdndOs-, Cen PdSS'r AOenL
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-13

Trains leave Oxford for Philadelphia at 25
q. m. and 90 p. m. Market train leaves
Rowlandville Tuesdays and Fridays at $50;
Liberty Grove 9.07; Colora 9.l6; Rising Sun. 9.26
Sylmar, 933; Nottingh I'M. 0 40; oxford, 1000 u. M
arriving at South st. 2.53 p.
Sunday train leaves Oxford at 90 arriving in
philadelphia at 9.2l a. M; and 6.l0, arriving in
Philadelphia at 81 p. m.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-13

One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
That Is what IL was made for.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-13

The Cashier-There goes our book
keeper. I'll bet that he absconds some
day.
The Come-on-He looks crooked.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-01-13
PHILADELPHIA, WHINING
l. TON & BALTIMORE R.R.

CENTRAL DIVISION
On and after November 2Sth, 1897, trains will
run a follows
LEAVE 0OINa NnpTU
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-07
THE FIRST PHOTOGRAPH.
Admiral Dewey Before the Camera OF
Miss Frances BENJAMIN Johnston.


The friends of Miss Frances Benjamin
Johnston Of this city claim that to her be-
longs the honor of having taken the first
photograph of Admiral Dewey on his way
home from the orient. The following para
graph from Harper's Bazaar shows how
she accomplished her mission:
"A splendid example of the energy of
women journalists is given in the recent
work of Frances Benjamin Johnston, the
Washington photographer. Miss Johnston
has accomplished almost as novel and i'm
portant a feat Of newsgathering as the
pursuit Of a flying column. She has gone
from Washington to Naples for the purpose
of photographic and interviewing Admit
raj Dewey. and has succeeded in getting
set of portraits Of the admiral, as well an
exhaustive series Of pictures of life aboard
his flagship. 1t was in July that Miss
Johnston had proposition from a New
York syndicate to go in search Of Admiral
Dewey with her camera. She accepted it,
and within forty-eight hours was on her
way to Paris Arriving on the other side,
she found no reflection Of the overwhelm-
ing interest in the hero which prevails here,
and 1t was with difficulty that she got
trace Of his movements. When she learned
he was to be in Naples the 9th Of August
she took train from Paris, and after twen-
ty-four hours Of steady travelling reached
her destination in the evening. She lost no
time. but went Immediately out to the
Olympia, where she presented herself to
the admiral. and met most cordial recep-
ton Possibly some measure Of it was due
to the fact that Miss Johnston had a letter
of Introduction from Gov. Roosevelt, who
Is one Of Admiral Dewey's warmest friends.
At all events, she found the admiral the
modest. courteous gentleman who is de-
scribed in terms Of admiration by every
travelling American who has met him dur
ing his homeward voyage. She had no
difficulty in obtaining permission to photo
graph the admiral and every one and
everything about the ship; and at 8 o'clock
the following morning she began her work
From Naples Miss Johnston followed the
Olympia to Leghorn, where she completed
her mission. She was able to show the adj
pearance before the camera. and to obtain
his approval Of it, before she shipped 1t to
America. 1t is all piece Of energetic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-07

From the St. Louis Republic
A common form Of neglect is the shout
ders. which are allowed in childhood to
grow lopsided, and take on an ungraceful
stoop. Often they are crowded so by ILL
fitting corsets that they seriously displaee
the collar bone. Instead of such malfor-
nation they should be level, large, erect
insensibly descending and well poised
making the waist appear round and small
Massage and oils will do much to tone up
the neglected shoulders. and the skin can
be whitened and made beautifully firm by
this paste, which Is OF Spanish origin: Beat
the whites u four eggs in rose water. ad-
ding few grains of alum. Beat until the
paste Ia thick. Spread the composition on
layer Of old linen and apply to the neck
and shoulders at night. French ladies' are
they give them every advantage. as their
"shrug" Is part of French conversation.
An authority on this subject says: A diff
fcult habit to break is that easy, lazy man
ner of saggtng down when sitting which.
In addition to sleeping on high pillows,
makes so many round shoulders and SUNK
en- chests. People should always watch
fault straighten up; but it is SO easy to
settle down IN this way after years of in.
diligence in the habit that many get dis
couraged and prefer to grow crooked. Let
me warn you, ladies, to be eternally Wig
liant in acquiring good sitting posture.
The joints you possess were given to you
to bend with, ard 1t is almost q crime to
sag down as if you had no lungs or other
vital organs. Hold in the backbone, throw
the chest out. bend from the hips only. and
so contribute to the perfection of your fig.
ure, your beauty and your health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-07
The Celery Center.


From the Chicago Tribune.
Kalamazoo, Mich still gracefully MAIN
tains its reputation as the greatest celery
producing center in the world. Another
place like Kalamazoo, having the manifest
advantages which 1t possesses for the
proper culture of celery, will probably
never be discovered.
There is basin, of which Kalamazoo
City forms part, in the shape of saucer
On top is layer of mold at least six feet
deep Beneath this is a clay ten to twelve
inches in thickness, which is impervious to
water, and beneath that is sand which con-
tains plenty of water. BY tapping this clay
stratum the water will ooze up from the
sand water bearing stratum below and give
constant moisture to the mold above II
there is any summer when there Is q de-
ficient supply of water from the clouds
the grower drives holes through the clay
and allows the water from below to satu-
rate the land. .
The value Of the celery crop to Kalama-
zoo growers this year is estimated at ST.
600 600, but on computation of varied
averages in the various cities where 1t Ia
marketed the estimated value is tncreas-
ed to 100000.
This year. with one exception, will be the
best of any since the inception Of the
celery industry In Kalamazoo. At least
5000, 900 dozens of celery are being raised
on the $500 acres Of land devoted to its
culture. Fixing probable home consump-
ton at LOCO. 900 dozens, 1t will be seen that
at least 1000, 900 dozens will be shipped to
outside consumers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-07
HARMONIZE PERFUMES.
They Should Be Blended as Carefully
as COlOrs.

From the New YORK fTeSS
As much thought should be given to this
blending of perfumes of flowers as to- col
ors. A vase full Of differently scented flow
ers can never emit wholly satisfying re-
suit The stronger scent, while being af-
fected by all the others present, and there
fore losing It's purity, will IN the end pre-
dominate. Imagine, on the other side, the
sweet white violet, whose odor is so faint
and elusive as to be almost imperceptible
being placed with flowers of stronger fra
GRANGE AS far as any qualification to the
human sense is concerned nature might as
well not have endowed it with this charm
The only way to enjoy the little flower is
to gather a large bunch, and then to keep
them separate from all others.
AS rule, 1t Is not well to place more
than two scented flowers together, and
even then they should be selected with
care. OF these mignonette and sweet pea
may be mentioned as combining extremely
well. The perfume they emit is no stronger
than that of the individual blossom, but il
is sweeter. In fact, when these two flow
ers are grouped proportionately together
one is reminded on inhaling them of the
fragrant peach.
other delightful combination, with an ele-
ment of refreshment, for darkened summer
rooms. A few bouquets of these two flow
ers, instead of making the atmosphere
sultriness. The lemon verbena should be
added judiciously; little over the right
amount, and its odor soon destroys that OF
heliotrope.
Hardly anything more lovely can be
imagined for bouquet than the opening
buds of the blush rose and few tender
shoots of honeysuckle. The delicate fra
GRANGE Of the rose seems to temper anG
render even more luscious the honey
suckle's stronger scent.
Large, heavily scented flowers should be
used in moderation. Little can be done ii
the way of combinations to make theil
odor less oppressive. 1t Is always best t.
keep them separate and in place through
which a current of air passes.
1t seems to be the mission of geraniun
leaves to lend their pungent. spicy oder t.
flowers that are themselves without fra
GRANGE; and. therefore, they cannot bt
priced too highly. At this season Of tn,
year they go especially well as a border
around the brilliantly colored but unfortu
nate]y scentless phloxes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-07
story of a Cane.

From the New Orleans Times Democrat.
There's an odd story connected with this
old cane" said a New Orleans sporting
man the other day. You will observe how
heavy it is and how the ferrule comes down
to a sharp point. 1t used to be carried by
an old chap who was well-known charac-
ter here back in the '7Gs. He had an in
terest in very crooked gambling house
1 won't hurt anybody's feelings by men,
tioning the exact location but it was a
saying that you might as well slide your
money under the door and walk off 1t
saved time. This old fellow I'm speaking
of never operated any Of the games, but
was apparently mere spectator. His bus
mess was to dispose of what were known
technically as Knockers "A knocker was
anybody who attempted to put a victim on
his guard usually a well-meaning but Off
couS friend. For example, visitor would
be playing at one of the games and his
friend. looking on, would smell a rat. AS
a rule. he would feel 1t his duty to say
something and such suggestions were nat
uraily resented by the house. When the
Old man would see knocker about to
knock he would hobbe up leaning heavily
on his cane. and plant the ferrule, as if by
accident, squarely the offenders foot
Such a prod would cause the victim excru-
cating agony and he would Immediately
lose all interest in exposing fraud. While
he was writing and grooming the old fell
low would overwhelm him with apologies
and insist upon his coming into the back
room to get a drink Meantime, the other
chap would be losing his money as fast as
he could get it out. There's no telling how
much piunder this stick has been the mea ms
of securing Its original owner has been
dead these many years. and l keep it as a
curiosity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-07

A man who has been travelling In Java
thus writes about the Dutch colonial rail-
ways. He says: Trains are used in Java,
not on account Of their speed, but on &C
count of the long distances one has to cover.
II you are in a hurry and you haven't more
than five miles to go-walk. You may find
some difficulty in keeping up to the train
If it is going down a stiff gradient, but you
will more than make this up on the fiat,
and you'll romp past 1t on coming to the
slightest ascent. 1t is solemn fact" he
continues, that once In the course Of q
mile walk along a highway running parallel
with the railway line 1 caught up to and
passed a SMELL express train). Toward the
end of the walk entered a shop to pur-
chase some cigars, and only after I had
been in the shop ten minutes did the train
again pass me-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-07
The Passing of Statues.


A pathetic reminder of how soon we are
forgotten is afforded by the removal in
New Orleans of a statue of Henry Clay
which has for forty-three years occupied a
prominent position in the widest and most
attractive avenue of that city. It was
found to be In the way Of the street car
companies and so is technically removed"
but no destination has yet been found for
it. and the public does not seem to care. In
1856 popular enthusiasm there for the
great commoner'' was not less than that
for Dewey today. The erection of an out
of-door statue does not necessarily insure
permanent fame. So long as it is not in
the way statue will be allowed to remain,
even if its subject has been quite forgotten
as will doubtless be the case a century
hence with considerable proportion of the
statues of our national capital and other
cities Of the land Artistic tastes more
over, are changing and making some old
statues seem grotesque. Charleston few
years ago took down its statue of John c.
Calhoun in Marion square and erected q
new one more in accord with the present
day tastes. There is room for many such
improvements, even IL sentimental consid-
erations are somewhat disturbed by the
change.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-07
He Found 1t.
From Life.

did you ever know your husband to
find anything where you told him to look
for it?' said Mrs. Dimpleton to Mrs. With
erby.
"Never but once" said Mrs. Witherby.
"But don't consider it was fair trial"
''Oh, do tell me-"
II told him to look in one of my pockets
in my wardrobe for smelling bottle that
was wrapped up in a hundred-dollar bill
papa had given me for my birthday, and he
found II In thEoo minutes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-07

You tallow-faced slobr' snarled the bad
boy Of the neighborhood. For two cents
I'd break yer facep'
81 shall go and consult the lexicons In
reference to that word .slob.' " responded the
other. a little boy from Boston. wrathful,
but self-possessed, land IL It has an OPP
probrious Specification I will return and
Chastise YOU"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-07
THE BEST TABLE WATER.

work. that does credit to men. as we'll as
to women"
Miss Johnstons portrait of Admiral
Dewey appeared in The Star of August 80.
only three weeks after the negative was
made in Naples-another feat of Journalist
tic ENTERPRISE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-07

Osmond-"After all, there are but two
things which make the society woman truly
happy"
Desmond-"What are they?"
Doing what other society people do and
doing what other society people have never
done.''-I.ife.