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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-09-08
GREAT WIND PRESSURE.
4 Railway Engineers Narrow Escape
while Facing 1t at n 1OO-MiIe-
an-HOur Gait.

"Speaking of these new turbine boats
that are expected to travel 35 and 40
miles an hour" said an old Illinois Cen
tral engineer, II wonder if they have
properly allowed for the wind pressure.
/ know a little something about that
myself, and tell you it's pretty seri-
Gus matter. A wind that blows 40 miles
an hour is a good, stiff breeze, and the
weather bureau calls 60 miles gale.
So, if you run boat 40 miles an hour
through stationary atmosphere you
are bound to stir up quite a breeze for
yourself, and if you should be running
into a 30-knot wind you would have the
stiffest kind of gale blowing about
your decks. In other words, half the
time a man couldn't work unprotected
on the deck. Unless he is behind
wind shield, he would be whisked away
like thistle down and even if he could
stick to the ship he couldn't breathe.
"Yhe company had me studying
steam at one time, and l got to know
considerable about wind pressures. 1
had little machine that / attached to
the cylinder, and it kept track of the
steam all the way through. l used to
sit and watch it by the hour, and in that
way 1 could tell by calculating just
what the engine was doing and what re-
suits we were getting. Of course, l had
to be protected from the wind, and l
had a sort of little box along side the
cylinder, in which | sat. In winter one
side of me would be nearly burning, and
the other nearly freezing. On one trip
1 did actually burn my clothing on the
engine side and freeze two toes on the
outside foot.
''Well, to get back to the wind pres
sure. Of course, l got all kinds, ac
cording to circumstances. The worst
ever got was one day when we pushed
a fast engine for all she was worth
right into a good, stiff wind. The wind
was blowing about 80 miles, should
think, and the indicator showed that
the engine was running almost exactly
at the rate of rs miles. That made me
face wind of all of hundred miles an
hour. l was all right behind my box,
for l was hidden to my eyes, and the
front of it was curved enough to throw
the wind over my head. Then l thought
I'd stand up and see what it was like
facing wind current of 100 miles an.
hour. Well, 1 stood up, and 1 had all
I wanted in less time than it takes to
tell. First, my tight-ftting cap went,
and then my linen collar and my neck
tie. l thought my hair was going. L.
had horrible feeling that the whole
front of my head was as fiat as a pam
cake. 1 couldn't breathe. In another
instant I should have been pulled bodily
out of my box, In spite of the grip had
with both hands.
"By desperate effort succeeded in
pulling myself down by the strength of
my arms and getting behind my wind
SHIELD / was thoroughly scared and
shaken man. 1t was hours before l got
over the horror of that instant, when l
stood face to face with death."-Chi-
cago Inter Ocean.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-09-08
ARMY OFFICERSCALLED "MR. -
None of Them Get Their Omcinl Titles
Until They Reach the Rank
of Captain.

People who are not versed in matters
OF army usage often ask why certain
army officers are addressed as Mister"
and not by their titles. To the men
who enter the service from West Point
the custom is well understood, because
they know that, no matter how much
authority they may have, or how gay
their uniform may be, they are sim
ply "misters" until they wear two bars
on their shoulder straps. A recent oc-
currence in the Army building illus
trated the matter. A man who had
been field officer in the volunteer scrv-
ice in the war with Spain had been ap-
pointed to lieutenancy in the new
volunteer army, and called at one Of
the offices of the headquarters on a
matter of business. There the officer
States army officer.
Maj. Blank, allow me to present Mr..
Smith-Mr. Smith, Maj Blank"
The volunteer officer hinted in a mod
est way, when the major had with
drawn, that it might have been we'll
to let the fact be known that he also
was an army officer. "Oh, that's all
right" said the officer who had acted
as host, Everybody is mister until he is
captain"
Even In service the first and second
Neutenants are addressed as mister"
by officers of higher rank. The Gus
tom is so general that it is not unusual
for lieutenants in the regular service
TO have their visiting cards engraved
with the Mr." pretixed, thus:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-09-08

me on to you with the rest of his prop
erty, real and personal. 1t was rich
inheritance, my dear boy, even though
1 had to be dragged at it's heels Yet
don't accuse me of any responsibility
for your fathers taking off. He was
the author of my existence. Like
Frankenstein, he built me up, bone by
bone, and was not content until he had
made a gigantic monster and breathed
into my bony breast the breath of life.
Then, in order that | might not afflict
his sight, he slowed me away in that
closet. Suppose l became the instru-
ment of his own undoing? Is it not
true that he was. nevertheless, the
author of his own downfall?"
Your logic seems to be as merciless
as it is correct" answered Gordon, with
knitted brows. Still there are some
points relating to your history on
which my mind is q trihe obscure.
What possessed my father to call into
being a creature of your disagreeable
character"
"The almighty dollar, young man.
He created me in order that you might
inherit little more wealth. He did
not think then how l should one day
sit astride his shoulders like an old man
of the sea, nor did he think that it was
possible for me to affiict his son. For
obvious reasons my relations with you
are not so intimate as they were with
your worthy father. was evolved out
of the wheat pit of the board of trade.
Your father was a bull, and he merci-
lessly gored both life and fortune out
of a certain bear who was not nimble
enough to get out of his way"
"And who was this bear?" asked Cor
don.
"A man named Hepburn"
Amy Hepburn's father?" murmured
the young man, rubbing his hand across
his brow in an effort to remember.
"Yes, Hepburn lost every penny he
had in the world through that disas-
trous wheat deal. He was forced into
bankruptcy, and, unable TO bear the dis
grace, took his own life. His money
went to increase the store your father
left you, my boy, and it is now possible
for you to live in luxury while Hep
burns wife and children must struggle
on as best they can. However" and the
skeleton got up and started back to it's
closet, ''it is not for me to moralize.
Now that I've caught myself delivering
a homily, III just take my departure.
Au revoir, my dear fellow"
Hating at the closet door, the sliele-
ton waved its adieu and disappeared
within. Gordon sat in his chair, deep
in thought, while his cigar burned itself
out between his fingers,
At last he got UP and shook his broad
shoulders as though freeing himself of
a disagreeable burden.
Society has dared me-" he muttercd,
"but l know my heart now, and I'll do
as 1 plcase!"
After Harry Gordon and Amy Hep
burn had been married and had re-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-09-08

y farm manager at Fodderty, Ding
wall, Scotland, Watching mole catcher
AT work, saw sea gulls lowering over,
and occasionally aighting upon a tur-
nip field. in which the observer and 9TH
ers were at work. \ particularly large
and handsome bird attracted his atten-
tipp by the graceful way it hoated slow
ly over the drills, intently scanning the
surface of the ground. Suddenly,
steadying Itself moment, it dropped,
dug its bin into the heaving ground, and
rose with mole for its prey. Resting
afewminutes, ii gracefully began again
a further search for prey. In few min
utes a second mole was uneaIthed.-
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-09-08
On One Side.

MY goodness, my little man." said
the preacher who had just called be-
cause he felt that it was his duty TO do
SO, what is the matter? You are cry
ing as if your heart were broken, and
your nose is all skinned, too. What has
happened?"
"M-m-m-my NAV she whipped me fer
fightin'," the child sobbed.
We'll, in that case fear you deserve
punishment, Don't you know that it is
wrong to tight2"
'B-b-b-but didn't f-f-f-fight!"
"You didn't? Thenit is a shame that
you should be beaten. But how did you
get that nose?"
THE oth-oth-oth-other boy done all
the f-f-f.E Eghtin'."-Chicago Times
The One Day Cold Cure.
Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine for
cold in the head and sore throat Children
take them like candy.
Eli I. Reynolds Pharmacy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-09-08
The PcrUuisite of the Place,

mo, Mr.. Knicker," said the sweet
girl, Il can only be a sister to YOU"
"Well, then" he savagely replied, as
he heard a subdued chuclle, las your
brother, shall claim the privilege Of
lying under the sofa while you make
fools of the other fellows. ."-Brooklyn
Ijfa
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-09-08

"Yes," said the pale woman, "my
husband keeps grumbling day after
day about the way things are going"
What makes him?"
"He says it's patriotism. But be-
tween you and me, think it's rheuma-
tism. Washington Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-09-08
MIR. JOHN BROWN SMITH,
United States Army.

'''''''''''''''' ''''''''''''''''
The officer in the regular service also
shows a preference for civilians dress,
which the volunteer officer does not al.
ways share, When not on duty, at home
on leave or on his way to post the regu-
lar officer usually wears no part of his
uniform, and prefers to appear as an or
dinary citizen.-N. y. Tribune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-09-08
Made Part of the Trip.

Papa" asked Willie, has Mr.. Jig
gers ever crossed the ocean?"
Never" replied the old gentleman.
"Well, how did he get bacl1?"
"Get back! What do you mean?"
"Why, twice I've heard you say you'd
Post,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-09-08
Asking Too Much.

Il wish men were like pianos"
"Why?"
Because pianos are either grand. up
right or square,"
"Well. most men are a great deal like
pianos"
"How?"
you can buy them at q big discount
from their list price. Trib-
une.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-09-08
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. E. LAMAR, Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-09-08
Don't Neglect Your Liver.

Liver troubles quickly result in serious
complications, and the man who neglects his
liver has little regard for health. A bottle
OF browns' Iron Bitters taken now and then
Will keep the liver in perfect order. If the
disease has developed, Browns Iron Bitters
vitality will always follow its use.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-09-08
Cause of His Headache.

"Thatrhard-boiled egg gave me
headache"
you shouldn't eat hard-boiled eggs"
Il didn't eat it. A fellow hit me with
1t behind the ear."-IIotel Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-09-08
Unable to Say,

Short-Jones wants to know when
he may expect check.
Pycrust (his partner)-That depends
on whether his temperament is SAN
guiue or Enthusiastically Life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-09-08
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings of the Orphans
Court of Cecil county will be held on the
second Tuesday ofevery month. Executors
Administrators and Guardians, wanting
their accounts stated, will please bring in
their vouchers few days before Court,
Test: r. E. JAMAR, Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-09-08

Missionary-My friend, why don't
you repent? Why don't you get on the
safe side?
Convict-Dat's where l was when dey
caught me.-N. Y. World.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-09-08

Your friend has wonderful mental
grasp"
"He has" was the weary answer. HE
thinks he owns the earth" =-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-09-08
Change of Audience,

When woman says she needs rest
Her least desire no man should balk:
She merely means it would be best
On some far porch to sit and talk.
Chicago Daily Record.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-09-08

Charlie is big fool" asserted the
girl in blue.
when will your engagement be an
nounced?" asked the girl in white.-
Chicago Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-09-08

Browne-I was arrested after leav-
ing the club last night and spent the
night in the station house.
Towne-You always were a lucky
cuss! l managed to get home.-Brook-
lyn Life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-09-08
The One Day Cold Cure.

For colds and sore throat use Kermotts
Chocolates Laxative Quinine. Easily taken as
candy and quickly cure.
Eli I. Reynolds Pharmacy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-09-08
Reason Enough.

"If Harry doesn't do differently
shall never marry him in the world"
What do you want him to do?"
"Why, ask me, of rse."-Judge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-09-08
Not In n Hurry.

stranger-This town is going ahead,
isn't il?
Native-Yes; but l don't think it'll
aver be arrested for scorching.-Puck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-09-08
The One pav Cold Cure

For cold in the head and sore throat use Ker-
mott,s Chocolates Laxative Quinine, the "One
Day Cold Cure"
Eli 7. Reynolds Pharmacy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-09-08
The ono Day Cold cure

Cold y head and throat cured by Ker-
motifs Chocolates Laxative Quinine. As easy
to take as candy. Children cry for them"
Eli T. Reynolds Pharmacy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-09-08

You call me lazy lawyer:
And l may be so, until
You give me VIII to work with.
And then I'll work with a will
Harlem Life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-09-08

Kermott'S Chocolates Laxative Quinine easy
to take and quick to cure cold in head and sore
throat.
Eli L. Reynolds Pharmacy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-09-08
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.
Test of beauty.

Gladys-I am afraid you aren't as
pretty as nurse.
Mamma-What makes you think so?
Gladys-Wc'vc been walking in the
park a whole hour and not single po-
.liceman has kissed you.-Boston Tray
eler
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-09-08
Iire'N InNinn Simmer

LIES Indian Summer.
When l was young and foolish I
Thought all the girls in love with me;
But now I'm old. soft-hearted and
In love with every girl l see.
Town Topics
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-09-08

The two reports were two seconds apart.
Dick felt a sharp sting across the back of
his right hand, and he looked down 10 see
a thin bright red line of blood there. Di-
rectly afterwards he saw NJ. Etienne had
fallen. lie stumbled across the interven-
ing 10 PAGES, and pushing aside his second,
who was already there, saw the left side of
his adversary's chest one large red mass.
And some one said: I'll est mort-deia."
NJ. Etienne's bullet had twitched Dicks
pistol into sure am-and NJ. Etienne had
killed himself End.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-12
NEW P0STOFFICE RULING
In Regard to Original Manuscript
and Type. Written Matter.

The postofiice department has just
made a new ruling on printed matter,
such as letter press and manifold
copies, which will be of interest to
many business and professional men,
TO the effect that original manuscript
andtypewritten matter, together with
letter press and manifold copies there
of are tirst.class mail matter, and
that fac simile copies Of manuscript
or typewriting, obtained by mech
anical process, in order to be entitled
to the third-class rate of postage,
must be presented for mailing at the
postotlice windows and in a minimum
of twenty perfectly identical copies,
and that where such matter is mailed
elsewhere than at the postoilce win
dows, or in less number than twenty
identical copies, postage at the first
rate must be required. The above
rulings are not intended to prohibit
senders of circulars from writing
thereon the date and names of adj
dresses.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-12
TROUBLE FOR SOMEBODY.
Catlin Brothers, Of Miltonvale, Will
Want Damages.

j. Z. Catlln, Of the firm Of Catlin
Brothers Of Miltonvale, was in the
city Friday. The firm is extensively
interested in cattle and with Catlin n
Slaven have about 10, 900 head. They
also own the Miltonvale bank. 1t
was concerning them that a damag-
ing falsehood was recently published.
As told in the REFLECTOR at the time
it was entirely false. The firm has
all its cattle in good shape, the bank
is one of the solidest in the State and
they have the confidence Of all. 1--WE
had to work hard for a few days"
said Mr.. Catlin, "to convince people
that the story was = lie and sent
scores of kilograms. There was a
light run on the bank but we stopped
that. The publication did us good
deal of damage in spite of all our
efforts, and entirely without reason"
1t is probable that proceedings for
damages will soon be commenced.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-12
EX-GOVERNOR AGAINST IT.
In scathing WORDS Lorenzo D. Lew.
Alling Condemns the Bill.

10 casting his vote in the special
session, Ex-Governor Lewelling hits
the new railroad bill the following
blow:
Neither the committee, the caucus
nor the legislature framed this meas.
ure, and it is impossible to ascertain
who gave it birth. 1t increases and
complexities machinery for the en-
forcement Of railroad legislation. 1t
burdens the people with new officers;
it cripples its own efficiency by sur
rounding the power for the enforce
ment Of its order with the dilatory
methods common to courts OF JUS
tice.
being simply and only court for
the determination of questions can
not understand how it can do more
than pass upon the simple PROPOSE
ton as to whether rates are too high
or too low without the power to make
or enforce material reduction Of
rates when it has been decided that
rates are too high.
ut is more expensive and less eff
cient than board of commissioners
would be, such board to be clothed
with the power to give notice OF hear
ing and after hearing to make and en-
force its orders. 1t Is not In accord
ance with the principles Of the party
of which | have the honor to be a
member, for the reason that it multi
plies and increases the number of
judicial offices. | trust it may prove
to be for the best interests Of the peo-
pie, but if | could escape from the
bonds of the caucus would take
pleasure in voting for commissioner
bill in line with the recommendation
of both the national and state board
of railroad commissioners. As can
not do this without violation Of
pledges already made, | vote aye"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-12
La GRIPPE IS
CONTAGIOUS.
ATMOSPHERE lMPREGMATED
WITH GERMS.
Disease Proved Beyond Question To-
Be Infectious-Is Rapidly Con-
quering the Country.

La Grippe is contagious disease.
Its specific germ has been positively
identified, and it is transmitted from
person to person either by direct con-
tract or by inhaling the germs while
they float in the air. 1t is a danger
Gus disease, lowering the vitality and
wasting the resistive power so that
pneumonia, heart disease, nervous
prostration and insanity find easy
victims. No specific is known that
will kill the Grip germ, but it may be
driven out and its effects overcome
by the prompt use Of DR.. Miles Res
torative Nervine.
fla Grippe left my nervous system
so racked and shattered than could
not sleep for two months was under
the influence Of narcotics. Physicians
and friends gave me up to die; but in
two days after ! commenced taking
DIR. Miles Restorative Nervine | be-
gan to improve, and in months
time Twas entirely cured. 1t is the
greatest health restorer on earth, +"
D. W. HILTON, Louisville, Ky.
All druggists are authorized to sell
DR.. Niles Nervine on a guarantee
that first bottle benifts or money re-
funded. Be sure and get DR.. Miles
Nervine. Booklet on heart and
nerves sent free. Address.
DR.. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-12
High School Notes.

j. F, Murphy visited our school
Monday.
Rea Wilson, Mamie Goodell and
Mable Calferty were pianists for this
week.
Blanche Edwards and Lydia Reed
were visitors Tuesday.
Miss Stella Hills of the county high
school visited our school Tuesday.
The sophomores have taken up the
study Of American politics.
The physics class is studying cleo
tricity. George Stoddard and Frank
Smith furnished apparati for study
Wednesday and Thursday.
Jennie Suffer is back among the
juniors after several days absence.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-12
Millions Given Away.

1t is certainly gratifying to the
public to know of one concern in the
land who are not afraid to be gener-
Gus to the needy and suffering. The
proprietors of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for consumption, coughs and
colds, have given away over ten
million trial bottles of this great med
icine; and have the satisfaction OF
knowing it has absolutely cured
thousands of hopeless cases. Asthma,
Bronchitis, Hoarseness and all dis
eases of the Throat, chest and Lungs
are surely cured by it. Call on j.
M. Gleissner' Druggist, and get a
trial bottle free. Regular size Soc,
and 81. Every bottle guaranteed or
price refunded.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-12
NJ. P. Shearer Honored.

District No. I of the Fraternal Aid
association held a meeting in the A.
o. U. W. hall at Salina Thursday fol-
the purpose of electing delegate to
represent the districts at the general
council, which meet February l4th at
Lawrence. M. P. Shearer of Abilene
was chosen to represent his district
at the general council. A number Of
delegates FROM neighboring towns
were in attendance and the meeting
is reported to have been very en-
thusiastic one for the interest of the
Fraternal Aid.
The membership of the order num-
bers $4,000. The delegates to the
convention were entertained at din
ner at the National by the local
council.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-12

A special telegram to the Chicago
Record from a staff correspondent and
dated City of Mexico, January A, says;
&c. r. Troxel, attorney for Grant
Gillett, the Kansas cattleman, is in
the city. He says that Gillett is in
Chihuahua and will settle there. A
full statement of the case has been
sent to Kansas lawyers. Mrs. Gillett
will join him there.
1t is reported that Charles Hunt,
who is said to be Gillett's agent, ar
rived in Kansas City yesterday to ar
range compromise if possible.