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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-17
ON SHAKING HANDS
Friends May Shake just as They
Please, But Society Prescribes
What Others Shall De.

While everyone shakes hands. not
emony, which changes from season to
season, according to fashions latest
caprice. Friends, of course, may shake
hands as often and in whatever manner
it pleases them best to DO so. They may
grasp each others hands heartily, hold
them for bit if they will. then release
them with a cordial pressure. They
may give the real old-fashioned pump
handle" shake or the high latera! move
ment that means nothing but that
simpleton is at one end or the other of
the shake, or they may give the shake
rotary.
A hostess, if true one, should shake
hands with any and every guest
brought to her house by friends. She
should do so on their arrival and on
their departure, and when she meets
them again if she desires to keep up the
acquaintance. When girl is introduced
TO married woman the older woman
must always take the initiative, and if
she be good-natured and cordial
handshake will follow. When a man is
introduced to a woman he must await
her pleasure, unless he be n much older
man or one particularly distinguished.
If one woman introduces her husband
or brother to another woman it would
be natural, indeed almost imperative.
for the latter to shake hands with him.
out were he mere acquaintance it
would be bad form to shake hands with
him on first introduction.
Regarding dinner guests: If man
is introduced to a woman for the pur-
pose of taking her in to dinner she does
not shake hands with him, but merely
bows. Even at second meeting bows
only are interchanged, and it depends
entirely on circumstances whether the
acquaintance ever ripens into a shak-
highlands one.-Chicago Times Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-17
One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
That Is what II was made for.
THE DREADED CONSUMPTION,
T. A. SLocuM, M. c., THE GREAT CHEMIST
AND SCIENTIST. WILL SEND FREE, TO
THE AFFLICTED. THREE BOTTLES
OF HIS NEWLY DISCOvEREDREM-
a.

VI ITO NGWII hE M
EDIEs TO CURE CONSUMPTION
AND ALL LUNG TROUBLES.
Nothing could be fairer, more philan-
thropic or carry more joy to the afflicted,
than the offer of T. A. Slocum, M. c., of
1888 Pearl street, New York City.
Confident that he has discovered an alb
solute cure for consumption and all pull
monary complaints and to make its great
merits known, he will send, free, three
bottles of medicine, to any reader of The
Midland Journal who is suffering from
chest, bronchial throat and lung troubles
or consumption.
Already this new scientific course of
medicine" has permanently cured thou
sands of apparently hopeless cases.
The Doctor considers it his religious
duty-a duty which he owes to humanity
TO donate his infallible cure.
Offered freely, is enough to commend it.
and more so is the perfect confidence Of
the great chemist making the proposition
He has proved the dreaded consumption
to be durable disease beyond any doubt
There will be no mistake in sending
the mistake will be in overlooking the
generous invitation. He has OIL file in his
American and European Laboratories ties
timonials of experience from those cured,
in all parts of the world.
Don't delay until it is too late Address
I. A. Slocum NJ c, 90 Pine street, New
York and when writing the Doctor, please
give express and post Office address, and
mention reading this article in The Mid
land Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-17
WINTER WASHING.
Some Points About the Work Which
Will Be of Value to House,
wives.

Washing, which is usually the heavi-
est work of the household, is especially
heavy and difficult to manage in win
ter. Where there is place to dry the
clothes in the house, as there often is
to-day in well-built houses, the trouble
of drying the clothes is materially miti
gated. The old-fashioned idea that
freezing clothes improved them is not
SO often heard of now as it once was
Cotton goods are not materially in
jured by being handled while frozen
but linen and wooden &c DDS are cracked
and the fibers are stretched by being
folded or handled while frozen, or by
whipping about ON the line. 1t is safer
and better to dry linen and wooden
clothes indoors in winter. Uusually
cotton goods must be finally dried in
doors in winter by some means, and it
is very inconvenient where there is nc
large room which can be used for this
purpose. Where the kitchen is large
and somewhat apart from the main
living rooms of the house clothes can
be dried there at night from lines ar
ranged for the purpose. 1t is n dan,
gerous thing on account of the health
of the household to use this room as
drying-room during the daytime.
though it is often done. 1t should only
be used in this way when it can be shut
up at night and is apart from the vicin-
ity of the sleeping-rooms, so that by no
accident can the dampness that arises
penetrate to them.
The drying of clothes is one Of the
most serious questions of washing day
in winter. Next to this, or more i'm
portant where there is an irregular
supply of water for washing, is the
question of the water. 1t is sometimes
difficult to get soft water in winter. In
such a case n little soda, ammonia OF
borax must be used TO soften the water
The prejudice against chemicals is Civ.
ing way. and the most careful house
keepers now use them with intelli.
gence. SO that they do not do the least
injury. Where the water is muddy
little washing soda thoroughly dis
solved and stirred in the water will
cause it to clear itself. the mud settling
to the bottom. The clear water may
then be dipped off. 1t requires almost
twice as much soap to wash clothes in
hard as in soft water.-N. Y. Tribune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-17
FRI1Ls OF FASHION.
Fresh Novelties in Ladies' Costumes
for the Up-tO-Date
Dreanera.

Novelties in ribbons are added each
week to those already shown, and now
we have embroidered ribbons; white
ribbon with bright red. green-stemmed
cherries scattered all over it; ribbons
scalloped on one edge with a brocaded
feather design outlining the scallops
in two-inch band; ribbons with
plumed gauze edges, and narrow
striped ribbons of all kinds and colors
gathered into little frills for trimming
summer gowns.
Chiffonette, which resembles thin
liberty satin in texture and gloss, is one
of the pretty dress materials which
tempt the shopper. 1t is figured in two
or three colors or quite plain. in pretty.
light shades, relieved only by the fine
cords which stripe them up and down.
A stunning muff to carry with your
black cloth gown is made of black chit
fon, shirred into tucks, and white
Persian lamb. The chiffon forms the
wide band around the center and the
fur is the lining which extends over
the edge in two white bands at the ends.
Round waists and Elton jackets of fur
are worn with cloth skirts.
Another idea Is the short coat bodice
and the round waist of colored velvet
to wear with cloth skirts, making a
very dressy and useful theater gown.
The prevailing tendency in skirts just
at the moment is to abolish seams as
nearly as possible. One new model has
no seam in the back. and is carried out
in cloth with silk introduced at each
side in panels, or sort of stole end eff
feet.
The bestdressed. most-up-to-date
women have discarded jewelry almost
entirely for day wear. but gems of all
kinds and grades of magnifcence gilt
ter in profusion in the evening.
Drap decuir is one name for the new
dull-fnished cloth which is coming in
to fill the place of faced cloths.
Street jackets for the coming season
are either buttoned close down the
front or turned back in revers to the
waist line, or made double breasted.
fastened from the shoulder down on
the left side.
Fancy handkerchiefs with coored
hemstitched borders and colored en-
broidery are revived again.
A high-necked lace bolero cut with
little epaulettes over the shoulders, the
lace forming scallops on the edge, is a
pretty addition to white chiffon
bodice made with elbow sleeves.
Bengaline in any pretty color is very
popular for separate waists, but if you
want the smartest thing get white and
make it with narrow round yoke of
lace.
a novelty 10 skating gowns is made
entirely of black caracul with rosettes
of rose-colored velvet on the bodice to
brighten the etfect.-N. Y. Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-17
Fricnnseed Oxstera.

Take slice of raw ham-not smoked
cut in very thin slices and put into a
saucepan with two-thrds pint of veal
or chicken broth. the liquor from one
quart oysters, one small onion. little
chopped parsley, sweet marjoram and
pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes and
skim well. In one-third cupfu of milk
mix one tablespoonful constarch. turn
into hot liquor and add the oysters with
one ounce of butter and a little salt.
Boil ten minutes. remove oysters TO a
deep dish and stir into the broth one
egg we'll beaten. Pour broth over the
oysters and serve a once.-Good House
keeping.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-17

and long, tight-ftting coat. Over
these is worn a cape.
But if you were wise enough to pur-
chase cape with many fur tails when
they were advertised in this newspaper,
just after the holidays, now is the time
that you can bring it into play. Re
move the tails from the cape-and this
can be easily done, without harm to the
.wrap-and sew them upon round
yoke of nearsilk or other substantial
material. Since the foundation will not
show it need not be of expensive goods;
only see that it is good and firm. Sew
!the tails upon it and finish the edge
with a ruff1e of silk which has over it
another ruffle of lace, and you have not
only charming, but very fashionable
wrap.
An upturned hat of light felt, the
color of the gown, trimmed with rib.
bon to match the cape trimming, goes
with the toilette.
A muff of velvet, decorated generous
ly with lace and ribbon, completes this
very charming wardrobe.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-17
Delicious Prune Fritters.

Stir one pound with little sugar
and small stick of cinnamon. When
soft, mash. Cut two days old bread
into thin slices, spread these slices
with the mashed prunes and cut in
quarters. Each slice of bread upon
which is spread the prunes is again to
be covered with another slice of bread.
Beat six eggs. add half a cupful of milk,
pinch of salt, a little sugar and a
pinch of powdered cinnamon. After
beating this well dip the quarters into
the mixture and fry in hot lard.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-17
Canned Cherry Snlnh.

One and q half pounds of cherries
one cupful of tapioca, one cupful of
sugar. Cover the tapioca with cold
water and soak over night. In the
morning put it on the fire with one pint
of boiling water. Simmer slowly until
the tapioca is perfectly clear. Stone
the cherries, stir them into the boiling
tapioca. add TIE sugar Take from the
fire, turn into a ser'ing dish and set
away TO COOL. Serve with sugar and
RISaga
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-17
SMART CALLING OUTFIT.
Could BE Selected for Formal
Spring Visits.

If you intend to be fashionable you
must have calling toilette for spring.
This does not necessarily mean that
your gown shall cost hundred dollars
or thereabout, for great many of the
attractive designs that you will see in
your travels will not have come more
than tenth of that amount-never
mind how smart they look.
A modest tailor-made suit of CASH
mere consists of a skirt plainly made
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-17

AS the season oft year when pneu-
monia, la grippe, sore throat, coughs,
colds, catarrh, bronchitis and lung
troubles are to be guarded against. moth
ing sis fine substitute" will "answer
the purpose" or is just as good" as One
Minute Cough Cure" That is the one
infallihle remedy for all lung, throat or
bronchi. troubles. Insist vigorousl,
upon having it if something else" is
offered you. Eli T Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-17

Whip one pint of cream light and
frothy, then drain it well. Beat the
yolks of four eggs light. put in a sauce
pan a generous cup of maple sirup.
stir in the heated yolks and place over
the fire. Stir until the mixture be
comes hot and the eggs thicken The
sirup; take from the fire AT once and
stand the pan in dish of ice water
and beat the mixture with an egg beat
or until it is light and cold; then gently
mix with it the whipped and drained
cream. Meanwhile pack an lea cream
freezer with salt and ice. using more
salt than for ice cream. Turn the
prepared mixture into the packed
freezer. cover closely and let 1t stand
In a cold place three or four hours
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-17

For a quick remedy and one that is
perfectly safe for children let us recon-
mend One Minute Cough Cure. 1t is ex-
cellent for Group. hoarseness. tickling in
the throat and coughs. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-17

"Give me liver regulator and I can
regulate the world" said genius. The
druggist handed him bottle of DeWitt's
Little Early Risers, the famous little pills.
Eli T. REYNOLDS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-17
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-17
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-17

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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-17

Before the discovery of One Minute
Cough Cure, ministers were greatly dis
turbed by coughing congregations No
excuse for it now. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-17

DeWitt's Witch Hazel SalVe
Cures Piles. ScaIds, Burns.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-17
The Newcomers All Rirht.

Mrs. Bronston-We must call on our
new neighbors as soon as they get set.
tied.
Mr.. Bronston-Who are they?
II don't know"
"llave you seen them"
NO
Then what do you know abouG
them?"
Every bit of their furniture was Gov
cred with canvas. ~. y Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-17

For frost bites, burns, indolent sores,
eczema. skin disease, and especially piles,
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve stands first
and best. Look out for dishonest people
who try to initiate and counterfeit it. it's
their endorsement of a good article.
Worthless goods are not initiated Get
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Eli T.
Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1899-03-17
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-16
A Peculiar Accident.

Over on the o. IA. between Bloom
ington and Roodhouse one night last
week peculiar accident happened 20
a freight train that not often occurs.
When near Prentice, ON account Of 4
broken wheel, one OF the cars was
thrown from the track into q ditch
nearly fifteen feet deep from the top
OF the rail. The couplings at both
ends OF the car were automatic and
the car slipped out without breaking
those on the two cars next to the
derailed car. The two sections Of the
disunited train soon came together
again and coupled automatically. The
air connection was broken and,
although the train was stopped and
the air again connected, the traInmen
did not miss the car until the con-
duetor looked over the train at Rood
house. The car was found in the ditch
next morning by the roadmaster.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-16
What ia Osteopathvq

MEXICO, No., March 1O.-The
human body Is self-constructing, self
moving, wherein life and matter unite
and express their friendly relations,
one with the other. While this rela-
ton exists we have the living man
only. harmony dweIls only where
obstruetions do not exist. Here the
osteopath finds q field in which 10 do
his work.
His duties as a philosopher admon-
ish him that life and matter can be
united; that union cannot continue
with any hindranoe to free and abao-
lutte motion. His duty is to remove
all obstruction to q complete passage
OF the forces of the nervous system,
that the blood may be delivered and
adjusted to keep the system In its
normal condition. "a natural flow of
blood Is health, and disease is the
effect of local. or general disturbance
of blood"
Who or what made man is O ques-
tion CT little Importance to MS. But an
all important question is, when he is
sick, to know what to do to his mech
anism that IL may do the work Of
bringing about ease and health, to
know what parts fail to do their work
and fail to supply and renovate the
human system which destroys the eff
fective working OF the parts or of the
whole body.
The various muscles have distinct
and limited uses, The iron In the
blood serves as an oxygen carrier
and the various glands have their
special products to elaborate. Thus
we see a few expressions OF that divine
perfection everywhere evident to the
careful observer.
Osteopathic treatment Is both pro-
phyia is and therapeusis; onelthe pre-
vention and the other the cure of the
disease. There is nothing supernatur-
al about 10. Its cures are accomplish
ID through purely scientific methods,
based upon a profound knowledge Of
The human mechanism.
By Osteopathic manipulation the
muscles, ligaments, tissues and the
bones, If need be, are moved to loosen
Up all spaces through which nerves,
veins and arteries convey elements Of
ne and motion. II gives freedom to
ihe fluids with the purpose of dIssoly.
ng and carrying away all detained
natter and hindering substances.
Then nature builds anew the depleted
surroundings. Beginning with lymph
md finishing with hbrin and albumin
lature prepares and bridges each step
ND never fails to show success at the
md of each effort.
osteopathy is not simply applicable
0 q particular line OF diseases, but
ontrols with precision and success all
urable diseases OF the entire category,
DIR. NANNIE DuFUR.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-16

which 1t is almost impossible to pass.
At intervals along this clear space is a
fort Of block-houses. Now, the pro.
vince Of Peurto Principe is inland and
forms the central department, the
most extensive, yet the least popu-
lated OF all. There Is In Puerto Prin-
cipe one college and forty municipal
schools. Instruction lie compulsory,
but the law Is IGNORED. The wood
raised here is ebony, cedar and ma
hogany. just Think The railroad ties
are made out Of mahogany. They
raise fine cattle here and you should
see two or four oxen hitched to two
wheeled cart pIodding through town.
The horses are all puny, small things,
but are very tough and can travel for
days without water. l must bring
this to close now. When we reached
here there was stack OF letters and
papers awaiting as, among them be-
ing a half dozen for myself. One was
dated Nov. %, and was sent to Sa-
vannah and then over here. II was a
letter bidding me farewell and from
father. thank him very much for
his kind words and good wishes. Then |
there were two dated january So
were frss sent to Huntavllle, also one
dated Jan. II. Thsre was nothing Of
any importance in either Of these ex-
cept the one from father asking about |
the civil service examination. Now, / |
don't know how we do these things
over here, nor do any Of the officers,
so ] think II would be q good idea to
write to Mr.. Clark and ask HIM for
particulars, that is, IL II is not imposing
on good nature. do not know when
mail will leave the United States for
here, nor do we know when mail
leaves here again, but rest assured 1
Will keep you well posted, and / sup
pose I will receive several letters in q
bunch from you. Have the paper
forwarded here, please. Now, my dear
'olks, although my description Of
Juba is rather hard and dlscouraginR,
'est assured at this time l am feel
ng fine and becoming acclimated. I
ion't think will be sick at all. We
Expect to move to town next month
md take the old Spanish barracks,
which have been remodeled. All the |
nail that leaves here Is marked ssold- I
lier's letter''snd signed by the captain ,
o that It will go for two cents or moth
ng and then postage is collected at
he other end. Well, / had to write /,
N every one ''soldier letter'' and the
)aptain Eighth Cavalry, and you can 4
magine what q job it was. Our first 7
ergeant is discharged tomorrow and 4
don't think he will re-enlist. It Is
ow 5 O'Clock and must quit, although 9
seems could write still more. Let
'e know everything that's going on,
nd let all write. 1t viii only be v
hort time now until / viii be Q
ONE again. hope business is good v
nd improving. With lots oflove, / am A
ever your always loving son and !
rObhor. FRED JACOEgGr- =
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-03-16
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