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Middletown transcript., 1900-04-28
wANAMAKER's.
Philadelphia. Monday. Apru Is, 1900.
Mattings and Fibre Rugs

NAdtLiHXS anu FIDre KuXS
The new mattings from
China and Japan are here,
ready to make your homes
cool and delightful for the
summer.
More and better than ever
before, Last year we had two
hundred and thirty-6ve pat
terms; this year, three hundred
and twenty nine. Twenty
seven different prices, IS to
$25 for forty-yard rolls.
Great as a show-come, see
it; a native Chinaman will tell
you all about them,
But greater to buy-and
this is why
Way back IN March 1899
we ordered these 1900 mat
tings. Selected the patterns
changed them when we
thought you'd like the change.
This direct importation en-.
ables us to sell more mattings
than anybody else, because we
can buy cheaper and better.
1t brings China and Japan
to Philadelphia.
The other way of buying
mattings is through a general
importer. If the store finds
what it wants. all right if It
doesn't, it takes what it can
get, and tries to make you be-
lieve it is what you want.
Maybe it is, and maybe it
isn't,
Besides you pay, that way,
another proft-the importers.
And you are never sure you
are getting this years mat
ting, last years or the years
before-the store that sells it,
Isn't sure. And old mating
is dried out and cracks easily.
The Chinese mat7sNgs
toughest and strongest-are much the
same In pattern as last years. The Chi
nese care more for wear than for looks
and they've been making the best mat
tings for hundreds Of years. IS to SIS.
The ''Palace" is the best-no one else
has exactly the same thing; twenty-one
styles, s18.
The "Kiang"-equal to most stores'
best; nineteen styles, SIS,
The t'Luan;" twenty-five styles; weighs
50 to IS pounds, $12.
And so on down to the
"Whang" the most popular;
thirty styles-heavy seamless
mating, averaging over two
pounds to a yard, $40.
Other Chinese seamless
mattings, 81; and a heavy
joined mating, IS.
Very heavy plain white mating
weighs 12O pounds, $40.
Narrow warp, or Ningpo white mating,
t1S; another, $40.
Other of regular warp, &1s, SIS. s12, s1o
IS and 81.
The JabaneSe mattImgs are
the prettiest-this year many
fine novelties. One hundred
and seventy styles.
The best is a white mating
with inserted figures $25, and
on down as low as $6 for a
heavy Bungo.
Il bargain, Five hundred
and four rolls of heavy Japan
ese mating. IS a roll, instead
of IS. Fifteen styles.
Fibre rmgs-cool and clean
for summer. Made of twisted
paper. Will they wear? Why
not? They make car wheels
of paper now
Fine new patterns, TIC to S13.
1Sx3o inches; twelve styles, 75c.
3ex40 inches; twelve styles, $1.25
Sex3s inches; twelve styles, $50.
asxeo inches; twelve styles, $3.50.
GsxeI inches; twelve styles, S425.
GO feet; twenty-four styles, H2s.
feet inches x1o feet inches; twenty
fovr styles so.
sx12 feet; twenty-four styles, s13.
John Wanamaker.
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adopted by the Senate::aI don't suppose
that it will lead to immediate leeisla-
tion, but / am anxious to know exact
ly how much money has been received
under the various stamp taxes. The
information will not be as interesting
as 1t might ne, because the sama char
acter of stamps is usel for various pur-
poses, SO that it is impossible to tell
how many stamps are placed upon tele-
grams, how many upon express receipts
how many upon mortgages. etc. The
beer stamp is distinct one, and the
amount can be accurately told. 1t will
also be possible to inform us how
many prop ietary stamps of especial de-
sign have been furnished"
The Treasury Department will be
ready to relieve the army officers of the
collection of Customs in Porto Rico, on
May /, the date upon which Gov.
Allen will be inaugurated, and the new
law will take effect. The joint resoln-
tion, allowing military officers to re-
tain the civil offices they hold in Porto
Rico, until their civilian successors are
appointed and qualified, which has been
adopted by Congress, is simply intend
ed to give Gov. Allen needed time to
make proper selections Of Porto R.cal
to fill the places. The resolution pro-
vides that all the appointments shall be
made before August l, next. The
Democratic attempt to create an ad-
verse sentiment, by criticizing the pres
paration BY the administration to nake
the Inauguration Of Gov. Allen an i'm
pressive event, has fallen fiat. There
are few Americans, even among Demo-
Gratis, who do not recognize the histori-
cal importance of the Inauguration of
the first civil American Governor OF
Porto Rico, as we'll as the necessity,
viewed merely as matter of policy, OF
making the event a memorable one to
the Porto Ricans.
Secretary Root put bug 10 tha ears
Of those Representatives who have been
clamporing for the establishm Mt of
new army posts in their localities, and
yet opposing legislation for the reor-
ganization and increase of the regular
army, when be wrote, in answer to an
inquiry of the House gommittee on
Military Affairs, as to the adVisability
Of action on number Of bills before
that Commit ee:: ''It is the view Of this
department that no new army posts.
whatever, should be established, unless
the permanent strength Of the regular
army is to be discontinued. We haye
not sufficient men properly to garrison
the posts we already have"
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"1he NOblest Mind

The best contentment has" Yet, however
noble in mind, no man or woman can
have perfect contsntment without physical
health. The blood must be kept pure and
the stomach and digestive organs in good
order. The best means for this purpose is
Hoods sarsaparilIa. Itpromptly cures all
blood humors and eruptions and tones up
The system.
III fs.-.---z-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-05-04
WASTING STRENGTH.
How Women May Iaconomize I'm
the Expenditure of Phys
teal Force.

Women are apt to confine their idea
of waste to things tangible and ma
terial. The waste of emotion and
nervous force is mentioned, and atten-
tion is also called to ''the foolish ex-
penditure of physical power on the
part of the best housekeepers which
might easily be conserved. What is
the use of standing to perform tasks
which might be done quite as well sit
ting? Dressing ones hair, usually q
tiresome process, regulating bureau
drawers and boxes, mixing cake, even
washing dishes and ironing, can all
be done satisfactorily in a sitting
posture. Going up and down stairs
is far more fatiguing than necessary;
If only women would practice ascend
ing properly, that is, at moderate
gait, with chest erect and the foot
planted squarely on each stir. BY
little attention to these details women
can do much to lessen the daily waste
of tissue and prevent physical bank
ruptcy." Perhaps this suggestion
worthy of consideration. The worlds
busiest and most efficient men do their
work while neutrality-suspicious.
list.
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JohnSton's Sarsaparilla
QUART BOTTLES.
CATARRH CAN BE CURED.


I'M lie Talk abou
leading
sententious
dis
Here the that terrible diphh
typhoid still dreadful bacillus
arrh"
said
Doctor Catarrh like dphthera
troubled he
she obliged remain home from pleasant
tarrhal
believe continued this physician, way
ae
A. Marett, Co icl., writes
Srs:For
hardly dizzy
small of
muscular entirely
steps without stopping often
said blood had all
we'll the
When
health continued its and felt growing
feshing and seemed as could feel
it.
all the time positive
Disappeared
entirely left
Sarsapala
aches Sarsaparlla
r.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-05-04
BERMUDA LILIES.
Their Cultivation in the southern
States Encouraged by the
Government.

An interesting experiment is being
conducted by the United States de-
partment of agriculture in South Car
DINA and in the southern states with
the Bermuda lily, SO popular at Easter
us gift for decorative purposes
Bulbs have been distributed freely in
every section of Louisiana and South
Carolina with view to ascertaining
If the Bermuda lily will bear trans
planting to this soil. An experiment
made in the Rally experimental sta
ton in South Carolina was attended
with the most satisfactory results,
and if the same luck follows the gen.
eral experiment the home markets
can be supplied with the natiye-grown
product. The supply in the Bermudas
is still unlimited, but the stock has
so deteriorated as to cause general
complaint from the receiving florists
in this country, and this resulted in
the action of the department of agri-
culture. AS n corrective method the
British government has established an
experimental station in Bermuda to
educate the natives in the more sue
cessful growth of this, one of their
principal Chicago Chron-
icle.
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Oxnter PofnIe.

Put the oysters into vessel having
tight cover. Season generously with
butter, pepper and salt. drop in tiny
biscuits made of either very light
raised dough or a light baking powder
dough, and cook (tightly covered) ten
minutes. A little thickening should
be added to the oysters before the cook
ing. Another way to make potpie is
this: Drain the oysters, and to the
liquor add an equal quantity of veal
stock, season as above, add a little
thickening, and drop in the biscuits
and cook (covered) for l2 minutes. Heat
the drained oysters in another sauce
pan just long enough to curl their
boards, add them to the finished bis
cnits and liquor or sauce and serve at
once.-Chicago Evening News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-05-04
TRAGEDY OF A HAT.
Nobody Was Killed, But There Was .
Good Chance for Considerable
Trouble.

that's not my hat" and guest at
one of the leading hotels looked savage
ly at the man who officiated outside
the dining-room door.
Oats right, sab. OATS Mistah
Blinkah's hat. done put it dab NAH
self, but dey called me to de office and
he must a. made de mistake while
was gone, sah."
mo mistake about it. ,Blinker, hey?
I'll blinker him, goin' round stealin'
hats" and by this time the clerk was
reached. who's this fellow Blinker
that stops here?"
Promoter. Fine fellow. Sorry you
didn't meet him. He's gone out to the
junction to catch train"
II thought so. Order carriage. No
man can lift my hat and get away
with it,
At the junction the train had just
gone. The price was paid at public
telephone to ask where Blinker had
gone. Then this telegram went to the
chief of police at his destination:
Meet man named Blinker on evening
express and get my hat. If he won't
give up, hold him till come"
Back at the hotel the clerk smiled a
greeting. Mr.. Blinker just came in.
Received advices that keep him here a
few days. There he is buying a cigar"
pardon me, is your name Blinker?"
asked the angry guest, who was bal
ancing on his head a hat two sizes too
small.
Yes, sir"
as this your hat?"
What, that your choice-for-40 cents
thing? Not on your life. I'm wearing
my hat, sir. No offense, sir, but where
did you get that hat? 1t sizes up like
raisin on a ginger cake. just few
doors above"
But the guest had tossed his change
ling to bell boy and ordered onother
carriage. He bought hat, did some
figuring in his mind and charged $17.45
to his expense ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Free
Press.
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AMERICAN UMBRELLAS.
ONE Article OF wide Manufacture
Here OF which NOT Many Are
Exported.

Umbrellas are made in this coun-
try in great numbers, and in the high
est perfection, but comparatively few
are exported. American umbrellas are
sold in the West Indies, and scattering
lots go in other directions, but alto
gether the exports are not large.
Grade for grade, American umbrellas
are the best in the world, the best de-
signed and the lightest in appearance,
and some of them are produced at
wholesale at prices that seem mar
velously low. But, while larger pro-
portion than formerly of the cloths
used in understanding are now pro-
duced in this country, many umbrella
cloths are still imported, and so are
many handles. Nearly an the rods
and ribs used in umbrellas manufac-
tured here are now made in this coun-
try, and some of these have been ex-
ported. By far the greater proportion
of American umbrellas are now made
with steel rods, while in Europe
wooden sticks are still largely used.
On the rods and ribs American ma
chinery is brought to bear, and these
parts of the umbrella are now pro-
duced at a wonderfully low cost. But
there is still required on the umbrella
some hand labor, which costs more
here than in foreign countries. and
on the imported materials the duty
is added to their cost, and so that,
take it altogether, the umbrella has
not yet come to be added in great
numbers to the growing list of Amer
lean exports.-N. Y. Sun.
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ITEMS OF DRESS.
New Fabrics and Trimmings That
VIII BE Seen in Spring
Costumes.

Spring wraps for young women will
be Of the short, close-ftting jacket
style.
Heavy pique kid gloves with two
studs or clasps should be worn with
walking or travelling costumes.
Revers on waists are small, but are
much used in fancy silk and embroi-
dered effects, as well as in rich, heavy
lace and velvet.
Use pink lardsowne for the little
girls dancing-school frock, and make
it with a yoke of guipure lace and a
ribbon collar and belt.
Pique hats for children are easily
made and as easily washed and ironed.
-Pique comes IN white, pink or blue.
Buy paper pattern for the hats.
Black serge makes excellent tailored
suits for mourning even in the deepest
stage. You car get really nice-ft-
ting, stylish jacket suit, with the lat
ter silk lined, for SIS.
Duck skirts will be worn next season,
but they are heavier and warmer than
,pique. Pique, Linen and duck must be
.shrunk before being made up, no mat
ter what the shcpkeepers say.
Rose gold buckles are the newest for
belts, and are of the small clasp effect
usually. These buckles are of tinted
gold over silver, and cost about a dollar.
Belts are quite harrow this season.
Black erepon skirts are always popu-
lar. An entire frock of this material
l. - l. 1<,..lr 1oce, IN
tended for mourning. Use nice skirt
of this material as you would one OF
black silk.
Silk neck ribbons may be cleaned in
a bowl of naphtha, using it in room
where there is neither artificial light
nor fire, as it is very explosive. After
cleaning; hang the ribbons up to dry,
but do not iron them.
Sewing silk should be exactly the
shade Of the dress goods or trifie
darker, as it works lighter when un-
wound from tie spool. A tight-itting
waist for stout figure is better when
stitched entirely with silk and medi-
,um tension on the machine.
Linen collars and silk ties are worn
with silk, flannel and wooden shirt
waists. The newest collars are shaped
with two upward points toward the
back, as the fancy silk collars are.
Dressy neck pieces continue in vogue,
and are made CT velvet, silk, lace and
mousseline.
Plaid Skirts for Young Girls-Cut
the plaid in two pieces with gored
seam up the center, front and back,
matching the blocks so as to form a
series of diamonds, back and front,
while the squares hang straight on
each side. Girls of IL years do not
need any interlining in their skirts.
About half the frocks that are made
have the sleeves merely eased in the
armholes; the. remainder have few
gathers over the top, though snug in
fit below. Nearly all have either an
additional cuff falling over the hnad,
or the lower edge is cut in fancy
pointed effect.
When sleeves draw from the elbow
up, the back of the waist across the
shoulders is too narrow. This is a
common fault even among good dress
makers, yet nothing is much more
disagreeable thap the catch this gives
over the arms. Sleeves are worn long
enough to cover the wrists.-Ladies'
Home journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-05-04

English the CoInnercfnl Language.
The Chinese minister made the note
worthy statement in his Philadelphia
address that in all the ports and
trade centers of the east the English
language held place in the counting
room and school such as no other Ian
guage could claim. "Chinese. Japan
ese, Germans. Russians and French
men alike" he said. make use of it
in their business Offices. in their clubs
and in their family circles. In short.
it may be called the commercial Ian
guage of the orient. IN. Y. Times
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-05-04
rxtent OF Oeean CabIe.

At the present time the extent of
ocean cables is nearly 100000 miles.
The total distance of all land wires
it is impossible to state with exact
ness, but it IS rather more than ten
times the total for the cable systems.
In the United States alone there are
about 100000 miles of wire in use
Ainslee's Magazine.
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W. H. Shipman, Beardsley. MINI +.
under oath, say he suffered from dyspep-
STA for twenty-five years. Doctors and
dieting gave but little relief. Finally he
used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure aud now
eats what he likes aud as much as he
wants. and he feels like new man. II
digests what you eat. Eli 7. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-05-04
Those Loving GIRLS.

Maude-l think ought to tell you,
Clara. that met your fiance in the
hall last night and he kissed me. OF
course the hall was not very well
lighted
Clara (interrupting)-Yes. he told
me all about it. He said the hall was
dark as pitch or he would have never
made such fool of himself.-Ch;ca-
90 Evening News
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-05-04

Mother-Was your aunt glad to see
you, and Tommy, and frankie, and
Fred?
Johnnie-Yes, ma'am.
did she invite you to call again?''
Eyes; and she told us TO bring you,
and papa. and Susie and the dog next
time. Harlem Life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-05-04

WY ANTED- SEVERAL PERSONS FOR DIS.
wv trict Office Managers In this state to repre-
sent me in their own and surrounding counties.
willing to pay yearly $500, payable weekly De
sirable employ ment with unusual opportunities
References exchanged. Enclose selfaddressed
stamped envelope. s. A. Park. Caxton Building
Chicago, dS
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-05-04

Trains leave Oxford for Philadelphia at 6 Or
o. m. and 2 10 p. m. Market train leave.
Rowlandville Tuesdays and Fridays at S.t2
Liberty Grove. $751; colora. 9u5; Rising Sun. 9.I5
Sylmar, 922; Nottingham, 50; oxford, 1000 q. m
arriving at South st. 253 D. m.
Sunday train leaves Oxford at 90 arriving II
philadelphia at GIG a. M; and $40. arriving H.
Philadelphia at 6.lS p. m.
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mo family can afford to be without
One INMATE Cough Cure. 1t will stop a
cough and cure cold quicker than any
other medicine writes c. w. williams,
Sterling Run. Pa It cures Group. bron-
chitis and all throat and lung troubles
and prevents consumption. Pleasant and
harmless. Eli T. Reynolds
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-05-04

The Poets Wife-"They say that
poetry is drug on the market"
The Poet-"Nonsense. If you'd ever
sold any poetry and bought any drugs
you'd know the difference" Harlem
life
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-05-04

What little boy seems as busy as q
bee ''Yes, he has hives. "-Philadel-
phia Bulletin.
Hicks-"Is it true, then, that yours
living beyond your station?" Wicks
-"Yes-two miles, Golfers Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-05-04

w. w. Mayhem, Merton, Wis, says, Il
consider One Minute Cough Cure most
wonderful medicine, qnick and safe. II
is the only harmless remedy that gives
immediate results 1t cures coughs, colds,
Group. bronchitis. grippe. whooping
cough, pneumonia and all throat and
lung diseases. Its early use prevents
consumption. Children always like j,
and mothers endorse it. Eli T. Reynolds.
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"YANTED-Several persons for District once
wv Managers In this state TO represent me In
their own and surrounding COUNTIES Willing to
pay yearly $500, payable weekly. Desirable en-
pioyment with unusual opportunities. References
exchanged. Enclose self-addressed stamped envel.
opo 8. A. PARK, SO Carton Building, Chicago. A
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LEAVE CONG SOUTH


Additional traius leave Broad ST. for Oxford IL IL
.. M. 2.50 and 8 10 p. m Sunday only, 7.55a. m
7.01 p. m. and l1.43 p. m.
]. B. HUTCHINSON, J.R.wooD.
9enl Manager. Gen. Pass'r A0enI
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Visitor-When you are grown up.
viii you be doctor, like your father?
2obby-Mercy, mol Why. couldn't
even kill Alphabetically Life.
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inc ~. uay cold cure.

Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine for
cold In the head aud sore throat Children
take them like ,andy.
Ell I. Reynolds Pharmacy.
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CENTRAL DIVISION.
On and after November 10Th. 1899. trains viii
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BALTIMORE, Md.
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Making twenty ave cents on dollar without
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The one pay Cold Gu; J.

uttO WIZ Lay @OtG Sds Gs
: For cold in the head and sore thror,t use Ker
motifs Chocolates Laxative Quini-- the " One
Day Cold Cure. :"
Eli T. Reynolds Pharmacy
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The TwiCe-a-Week American.
The Cheapest and Best Family Newspaper
Published.
ONLY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR.
Six Months, 80 Cents.

The TWIE-A-WEEK AMER I AN is published
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the news of the week in compact shape. 1t also
contains interesting special correspondence, enter-
general interest and fresh miscellany suitable for
the home circle. A carefully edited Agricultural
Department, and full and reliable Financial and
Market Reports, are special features.
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ELI T. REYNOLDS PHARMACY.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-20
-Four Of a Kind.

Two members of the Board Of Com
missioners Mess. Thurston and OSlln
we're present when the first shovel full
Of dirt was moved for the new water
works-also Mayor Gladmon and clerk
Parker. Contractor Davis was also on
hand and with Mr. Giles of the South
ern Pines photograph gallery, who
may sometimes be called kodak fend,
had several snapshots taken of the
group. Mr.. Giles has presented the
FREE PRESS with one of the ph0tos,
and the quartette somewhat resembles
the shovel and pick crowd well known
higher up the State. If Mr.. Thurston
does not get his spade full of dirt out
first it will not be his fault; heis going
after it i'll good style.