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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19
THE CHOPPERS"
One of the Most Extraordinary Super
stitions In the World Enter
tained by Beers.

The Boer is deeply religious, and,
moreover, so supremely egotistical that
he really believes that his people are
superior to any other in the world, says
the London Mail. The choppers" some
40 years ago somehow conceived the
idea that they were the descendants of
the lost tribes of Israel.
This was surely daring proposition
to advance, and as the heads of the
households declared that they were
temporarily sojourning in the wilder
ness and that during their stay they
would be smitten for their iniquities the
young Beers naturally came to regard
the English as instruments of ven
geance.
Even now there are Beers who on the
strength of the holy words 20 God, the
heathern are come into mine inner
itance," refuse to obey the orders of the
field comets to fight the English, not
because they are afraid, but because
they believe that the English being the
chosen instruments of vengeance 1t
would be an act of impiety to op-
pose them.
The land of promise is thought by
some Beers to be in the neigh borhood
of the Limpopo river. This is no doubt
one of the most extraordinary super
stitions that ever took into captivity the
human mind, but there it is, and if the
Beers at the end of the campaignShould
be willing to adopt this land as their fu-
ture home Great Britain II is thouUht
would not refuse them the privilege.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19
NO. 20.
BUNU AND DINIZULU.
Native Chiefs In Southern Africa OF
Whom the World May Hear
a Great Deal.

There are three native chiefs in
southern Africa of whom in the near
future the world may hear good
deal--Lerothotli, the paramount chief
of the BasIutos; Bunu, king OF the
Swazis, who is only just beginning to
feel his feet" as the saying is, and
Dinizulu, the keen, clever, intelligent
and lately repatriated chief of the
Zulus, says the London Mail.
For d long time Bunu's position was
akin to that of the emperor of China
he was overweighted and overshad-
owed by the queen mother, very de-
termined Lady, indeed, and quite u
character in her way. Bunu's position
has always been little curious, and
to this day there is good deal of in
decision about his movements and
character. He still lets 81 dare not"
wait upon 81 would" He does not
love the Boer. Bunu, with all his
faults, is no coward, and perhaps the
time is not far distant when he will
prove himself-as' he has not done up
to noteworthy to be the head of a
race whose valor is undoubted.
Dinizulu, chief of the Zulus, may be
said to be on his trial. He has only
been back a short time among his peo-
pie, from whose society he in 1883 was
banished to St. Helena for rebelling
against British authority. This was
some four years after he had succeed
ed Cetewayo. Curiously enough, Dini-
zulu's capture was effected by party
OF Beers headed by Luka Meyer, who
is now in command of large Boer
force against the British.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.
when 1t Paid.

1t was at the village sewing circle,
and the Improbable question of the
failure or success of marriage was I'M
der discussion. Beulah Blank, a war
widow, thrifty to the last degree of
New England thriftiness, kept silent
until some one said:
What do you think about it, Beu-
lah?'
well, l must say that it depends"
said Beulah. Now when a woman gifts
married, an her husband gifts drafted
into the army, and he gifts killed, and
She gifts pension of $12 month as
long as she lives, it pays to git married.
That's what / think. "-Youth's Com
panion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19
DOG RUNS UP BOARD BILL.
"Captain's" Provider Obtains a Judg-
ment for S1O5 Spent on
His Meals.

Captain was only dog, yet the rec
ord of his voracious appetite during
1900 days before his demise was the
point on which turned trial the other
day before Judge Kavanaugh at Chica-
go. Mrs. Fred Leonhardt satisfied a
jury that nine cents a day was fair
estimate of the cost of feeding a large
canine, so she was awarded sos, to be
collected from the Consumers Box
Manufacturing company.
The public history of Captain dates
from night in 1895, when John Kitz-
row, Mrs. Leonhardt's father, was en-
ployed as Waterman at the box COM
pany's factory, 35 Ohio.
'And the noble Captain will aid you,
said the officials, passing the dog along
to the new employee.
During the vigils of that first night
Waterman John and Captain became
fast friends, and when he went home in
the morning Kltzrow took the dog
along to where his daughter kept house
for them. That was the beginning of
the 1900 days, during which Captain
lived on the best in the cupboard.
"He will eat us out of house and
home," protested Mrs. Leonhardt at
the end of week. 1--WE must get an
allowance from the company"
She called upon Foreman John Nc
Glashan, to whom she told the woeful
tale of Captains voracity.
1--WE are starving that he may live. "
she pleaded.
The foreman told her to feed the dog
and the company would stand the ex-
pense. Lucky words for Captain.
Nothing was too good for him from that
day. for was not the company footing
the bill? Liver and roast beef, steak
and country sausage, turkey, goose,
chicken. all were regular portions on
big Captains bill of fare. He grew fat,
strong and brave; so valiant, indeed,
that alone he put to flight three robbers
that broke into the factory. Disregard
ing numerous bullet wounds, he sank
his teeth to the bone in a thief's leg,
only letting go when weak from loss of
blood.
Nursed back TO health. Captain lived
out his allotted 1900 days and passed
away. ignorant of the fame postmor-
tenn litigation would add 10 his name.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19
a SONG OF LOVES SERVICE.


Whatever life may hold for me
Whate'er its wrathful thorns and rods
Tie peace of all the gentle gods
Forevermore. my love with theei
No stormy night enshrouds our souls:
The stars stand steadfast In the sky:
For us sweet summers bloom and die
From heart to heart no ocean rolls
The beauty of the rose-sweet spring.
With all her rainy sweets. is ours
The red and white OF all her flowers,
Her silver streams that seward sing.
The chalice OF the year can hold
No sweets we may not Quan at Will;
Summer In song speaks to US still
And Autumn bringeth gifts of gold.
And borne by echoing winds along
We hear the music Of the spheres.
And see. through sunshine and through
tears,
Light on the golden hills Of song.
What. then7. =. The world is ours-shs
sky
Arches for us the rainbow-bars.
And all the paliid ghosts Of stars
Speak 10 US from Eternity.
What then. OF earth or realms divine
To make the sum of earthly bliss?
Dear. It's as small thing as this:
Thy hand In mine-thy hand In minel
For what are all the joys that be,
And what is honor-what Is fame;
Nnat though call the stars by name
And read not there thy love for me?
What were this world and worlds above
Song. and the color in the clod: -
And the grouped. golden stars of God.
Without the blessing of thy love?
For never shall that morning wake
To light and beauty all the land
If II find not this heart. this hand.
Sweetened by service for thy sake!
There is no other thought than this:
Though still In thorny ways reap:
To give thy gentle eyelids sleep
To give thy lips one flower to kiss
The lowliest service were above
Earth's greatest deeds. II serving thee;
And only from thine eyes-to me
One sweet, rewarding look Of love.
One blessing on the heights that shine;
One blessing where the valleys dream;
Through Nfe-through death-in gloom
and gleam
Thy hand In mine-thy hand in mine.
So shall the light illume the sod
Where service. kneeling for thy sake,
Hears earth a sweeter music make.
Far-singing to the Gates of God!
Frank l.. Stanton. in Atlanta Constatu.
ton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19
Dubley-I know that your hearts

Dubley-I know that your hearts
I know that your hearts
One of the Rioters (arising)-Mr.
Toastmaster, move you that Mr.. Jub-
ley or Gubley, or whatever his name is,
be directed to omit all anatomical ref
erences from his remarks. He should
remember that there are gentlemen
present.
The Chairman have every conf
dence in Mr.. Dubley's sense of propriety
and will ask him to continue.
Dudley (hesitating and referring to
his card)-Oh-oh that we might
might again gather on the campus
A Voice-Wouldn't that be nice?
Dubley-In the same company that
was once SO dear to us, there to sing The
old college songs, to-
A Voice-Mister Toastmaster!
The Chairman-Whati is it?
The Voice. suggest that Mr.. Bubley
sing one of those college songs to which
he refers with so much feeling.
The Chairman-Again will inform
the company that the speakers name
is not Bubley, but Dudley.
A Voice-With the accent on the
"dub."
The Chairman-Mr. Dudley has prom
ised to sing a song If you will permit
him to finish his speech. (Cries of "All
right" go ahead.O
Dudley (once more referring TO his
card)-Gentlemen, 1 have no wish to
tire you. (Cries of "Hear, hearty
There are other speakers
A Voice-You bet there are!
Dubley-Ah, in conclusion, merely
wish to relate a>little anecdote (cries
of "Ah-h-h-h!") which is suggested to
me by the opening remarks of our
worthy toastmaster. (Laughter.) 1t
seems there was an Irishman (groans)
who had been in this country but few
days and he was looking for work.
cloud laughter.)
The Chairman will have to ask the
gentleman to come to order. Mr.. Dub
ley hasn't finished his story yet.
Dubley-As I say, this Irishman was
looking for work, so he said to himself
one morning: "Begob, OF think Ofl
go down be the dock to see if can't
be afther gettin' a job un-
A Worcester POSTMASTER!
The Chairman-What is it?
The Voice-A point of order.
The Chairman-State your point.
The Voice-The gentleman is telling
an Irish story with Swedish dialect.
The Chairman-The point is well
taken. If Mr.. Dudley wishes to go
ahead with this anecdote, he will please
use an Irish dialect.
Dudley ION the verge of collapsed
Well, Mr.. Toastmcster, the story's near
ly over. (Cries of "Hooray!") All there
was to 1t is that while the Irishman was
at the dock he saw diver in diving
suit come up out Of the water and he
thought, of course should have told
you that this Irishman had lately come
over from the old country-then-well
he saw the diver and he thought the
diver had walked over from Ireland, so
he said General uproar, during
which Dudley lodged French roll.
Some one pulls him into chair.)
Dubley-But ! hadn't finished my
story.
The Man Next to Him-Yes, you had.
Although the POSTMASTER referred to
Mr.. Dubley's speech in very compli-
mentary terms, Dudley will always
have his doubts.-Chicago Daily Rec
ord
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19
A sympnthetie Jury.

First Female Juror (some years
hence)-There seems to be no doubt
that the prisoner, Mr.. Handlecash, stole
hundred thousand dollars from the
company that employed him. Was he
indulgent to his, wife?
Second Female Juror-Yes, indeed.
He gave her everything she wanted.
Third Female Juror-She has just
lovely time!-trips to Europe, Worth
dresses, opera box, everything.
Verdict: ''We, the jury in the case of
Mr.. Handlecash, find that the prisoner
was an overindulgent husband, who
should be reprimanded by the court,
the company to pay the COSTS"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19
The bicycle in Wnr.

The campaign in South Africa is the
first in which bicycles have been used
by regular troops. Bicycle riders have
already done good service there, espe-
cially in conveying dispatches from be-
sieged towns like Mafeking. Sir Red
vers Butler, the commander in chief of
the British forces, has given depart
mental officers at bases of operation the
option of using their bicycles instead
or horses and receiving no allowance in
lien of rations.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19

Fond Mother-My daughters voice
has been great expense to me.
Visitor (who has been listening TO 1t
for an hour)-And can you do nothing
for it?-Tit-Bits.
Suit Pressed, Anyway.
ibid AR Filllins press his suit wher
he called last EVENING"" asked the sisp
ter of the tailor-made girl.
''Most energetically," answered the
tailor-made girl.
"Aw, g'wan!" broke in the incor-
rigible brother. "When 1 looked into
the parlor he was pressing yours
CHICAGO Post,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19
why RahY Crfcd-

Mrs. Naggsby (impatiently calling)-
Nora, drop everything at once and
come to me!
Nora-Yes, ma'am.
Mrs. Naggsby-Now, what's the baby
crying for?
Nora-'Cause l dropped him, num-
Tit-Bits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19
Her Economx.

Mr.. Quinn-Lucy, why in all creation
do you persist in sending for that
plumber If he charges more than the
rest?
Mrs. Quinn-Because. Archibald. he
always leaves enough scrap zinc to tack
over the rat holes in the kitchen.-Chi-
cage Daily News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19

]. I. Bevry, Loganton, Pa, writes, II
am willing to take my oath that was
cured of pneumonia entirely by the use of
One Minute Cough Cure after doctors
failed. II also cured my children of
whooping cough" Quickly relieves and
cures coughs, colds. Group, grippe and
throat and lung troubles Children all
like it. Mothers endorse it. Eli T.
Reynolds
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19

sour Blackbelt land is so rich" said
the Alabama Liar, that we dassent
plant more than three cotton seeds to
the acre, for fear the crop will choke
itself"
That's nothing" replied the Kansas
Prevaricator. "Why, our corn crops
are so heavy that they frequently sink
into the ground clean up to the tos-
sells. Topics.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19
RISING SUM- CECIL COUNTY, MD, JANUARY 49,
During The gale of laughter which

During the gale Of laughter which
was to follow this story Mr.. Dudley
would sit down.
Now, in order that he might not be-
come confused as to the order Of his
paragraphs and to guard against the
remote possibility Of his forgetting
some part of the address, Mr.. Dudley
had the opening words Of each para
graph jotted down on card, to which
he might refer If necessary.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19
Asylum for Infirm nensts.

A Calcutta paper contains an account
of the workhouse or asylum for intirm
beasts and birds that was established
some 10 years ago by society of in
fiuential Hindoos. 1t is near the Sode-
pur station. about ten miles from Cal
cutta. and is under the control of a man
nger, with STAFF OF so servants and an
experienced veterinary surgeon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19
Those Two Souls Again.

He-Ah, it sometimes seems as if
could almost die waltzing.
She (between gasps)-Well, those
that waltz with you must often think
they may have to meet that kind of
fate, too.-Chicago Times-Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19

Size doesn't indicate quality. Beware
of counterfeit and worthless salve offered
for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. De-
Wits is the only original. An infallible
cure for piles and all skin diseases Eli
T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19

aren't you miserable when we are
separated, Harry?"
mo; it makes me happy to think how
miserable you are because 1 am not
with you.'-Chicago Daily Record.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19
A Highly Pleasing Reply.

Mrs. Sweet-Dearest, what is the
prettiest thing in jewelry you have
seen this year?
Mr.. Sweet-I've seen nothing, my
love, so charming as you.-Jewelers'
Weekly
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19
The Terrible Small Boy.

''Ma, you've got to put Jimmy to bed
before dark"
whats the matter, daughter?"
''Why, last night when Mr.. Simpson
came, Jimmy said: Hello, kissing
!'"-Detroit Free Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19
Those Loving Girls.

-Tody-Jennie tells me young Wood
by proposed to her last night.
Viola-I don't think 1 know him. II
he well off?
Tody-He certainly is. She refused
him.-Chicago Daily News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19

F. B. Thirkield, Health Inspector of
Chicago, says, "Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
cannot be recommended too highly. 1t
cured ME of severe dyspepsia" 1t digests
what you eat and cures indigestion, heart
burn aud all forms of dyspepsia. Eli T.
Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19
-.egIcct Your Liver.

'''N7i.es quickly result in serious
rs, and the man who neglects his
ats little regard for health. A bottle
owns Iron Bitters taken now and then
keep the liver in perfect order. If the
sesse has developed, Browns Iron Bitters
viii cure It permanently. Strength and
vitality will always follow its use.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19
7 R TAYLOR,
NOTICE

BIZ THE ORPHANS CoURT FOR CEo1r COUNTY,
January 9, 1894.
ORDERED, That all Administrators, Elk.
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 vi i be cited up.
Test: R. E. LAMAR, Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings of the Orphans
Court of Cecil county will be held on tn.
second Tuesday ofevery month. Executors
Administrators and Guardians, wanting
their accounts stated, will please bring VI
their vouchers few days before Court.
Test: r. E. LAMAR, Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19
Comnnrisona Arc odiou..

Assistant-What about this article on
"The Most Intelligent Baby in the
United States?"
Editor-Send it back. Want to of
fend every young mother in the coun-
try ?-Brooklyn Life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19
Tho ono Day Cold cure.

Cold Il head and sore 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, 1900-01-19
The one pav Cold cure.

For colds and sore throat use Kermotts
Chocolates Laxative Quinine. Easily taken as
candy and quickly cure.
Eli T. Reynolds Pharmacy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19

L. T. Travis, Agent Southern R. R.,
Selma, Ga, writes, II cannot say too
much in praise of One Minute Cough
Cure In my case it woi ked like charm )"
The only harmless remedy that gives i'm.
mediate results. Cures coughs, coils,
Group, bronchitis. aud all throat and lung
troubles. Eli +. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19

The modern and most effective cure for
constipation and all liver troubles-the
famous little pills known as DeWitt's
Little Early Risers. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19
In Good Time,

My wife always goes through my pockets.
Not before l get up-there's the rub
But slyly it's done in the evening
Before / have gone to the club.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19
cure Cold In Head.

Kermotts Chocolates Laxative Quinine easy.
to take and quick to cure cold in head and sore
throat
Eli T. Reynolds Pharmacy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19

Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine for
cold in the head aud sore throat Children
take them like .Gndy.
Eli Revnolds' Pharmaey
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-01

The justices of the peace and cor stables office presented to Hon. James A. Gray. the retiring pros, cutting attorney of Pulaski county, a handsoms silver smoking set as a testimony ef their esteem It is a most beauttfi memento of frienr- ship. appropriately engraved. A handsome and appropriate testimo- nial was also presented to Mr. Ed N. Winfield, the retiring assistant prosecuting attorney.
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Fru,. Farming Along the Frisco

An attractive, Illustrated and thoroughly reliable 64-page booklet, devoted 10 fruit culture along the" Frisco line in Missouri. Arkansas, Kansas and Indian Territory. just issued. A copy will be sent free upon appli- cation to Bryan Snyder, G. P. A., Frisco Line, St. Louis. Mo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-01

he steamer Henry Sheldon in charge of Capt. Reese Downs pudt | Into the Pine Bluff landing Wedhes- day evening ftem White river. The steamer is operated by the govern ment and is en route up the river to a point near Peach Orchard. to raise the steamer Cleveland. The Sheldon left this morning for that point.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-01

Merchant Prince" .ius Waterman, of Dumas. suburb of Pine Bluff, came up Wednesday afternoon and spent few hours with his family here. Col. Gus appreciates the new double daily rice on the Iron Mountain, from he fact that he can come here in the afternoon and re- turn to Dumas the sams evening.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-01

Mir. John E. Wells boasts oi having the champion trat killing" dog in the South. Wednesday afternoon his canine chewed up thirty full grown rats In inst twelve minutes. The animals were caught in trap and turned into room with the dog.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-01

Mir K. A. Adams, formerly of this city but for the past several months a resident of Fort Smith, has, with his family, returned to this city. where they will in future reside. Mir. Adams has accepted the position of bookkeeper at the Russell Grocery Company.
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DREYFUS' STORE TALK,

We would call your special attention to our In, } Children Shoes For the little fellows we had made this year of seamless these believe will the usual compa
 ripping they were made for by well known manufactures are warranted give satisfactory The ripping of sbo
 rule long before the shoe ou and prod shoe that will rip think give you shoe that M give much longer wear We have also line of hand we girls and boy these shoes have kid uppers and heavy so have sold these for several years and those who have had them m have bought them time and again.
 children have their A4. by experienced shoe Shoe Room, IF Second
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-01

Superintendent Walsh, of tie Iron Mountain. with headauarsers at Ii : tie Rock. passed through the city yesttrday afternoon tn his SD cial ear He was en route to the capital after an extended tour If inspection over th9 south eHd.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-01

Mr. Eugene Altheimer arrived in the city last nightfrom his home in St. Louis. and will be the guest of relatives here for few weeks.z
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-01

Ii you want to get well buy an "Oxydonor." Cures all disease s without medicines or pain. Apply to Mrs. I. D. Milner, who will supply your wants for this new and won- derful discovery. Remarka ble testi- monies can be given from parties W ho are using them in this city. &
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-01

A white man named Phelps, who alked to this city from Hot Springs ts attend the State Fair and was arrested soon after his arrival for .aming. was released yesterday up on payment Of costs in the case.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-01

Prescription work + our hobby ,and we are proud of this department. Every thing delivered promptly up until 10 o'clock at night. W
 Walker Drug Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-01

Dr. A. G Thompson has moved to 907 Atst Sixth avenue, directly oE- posite the handsome hom9 of pr. J.. F. Simmons.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-01

Scotch Oats. shredded " heat fsiseuits, Cfeam af Wheat Granose Flakes and Grape-Nats just in- Strauss & Miller.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-01

MT. Harry Holderness has return ed from Fordyee, where he attended the street fair. He says the show was big success aud the flower pu- rade immense.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-01

Representative Jesse D. Bush, the tall sycamore from Dexter, W as ID the city yesterday afternoon
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-11-01

WANrEp-Fositien as book keei : CT. Competent young man would like to keep set of books ill the evening, Address NJ, care Graphic B