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The age-herald., 1900-10-01
ELECTION BET AND RESULT

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
 He was a bashful youth, and when he tried to frame a proposal to the girl of his heart his tongue glued itself to the roof of his mouth and refused to be loosened.
 One day they talked of politics And then of political bets. Ills eye suddenly bright ened.
 'Wh-What do you say" he stammered desperately, ito making little bet with me-
 I've no objection" she sweetly answered.
 'Then," he went on, "let's go ahead and make bet. IF Mckinley Is elected you w-will agree to m-m-m marry mel" He could get no further.
 But she nobly came to his rescue.
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Popu- Percent

These are all the southern towns that are embraced in the list of 100 premier cities 16 out of 100. There are no more towns to be added, for no other town in the south can reach S6,0O0, which is the minimum popu- lation of the 100 premier cities.
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come down to my place some day. Work? Well I should Hitter. Fencin' as fashion able fad has come to stay on my planta- ton. Mirandy's got most forty rods of brand new fencin done already, and Pm thinking of getting her to tackle the new sixtY-acre wood lot next,
The age-herald., 1900-10-01
PROPERTY IN ALABAMA

From the Mobile Register.
 The attendance at the educational insti- tutes in this State is larger this year than ever before in Alabama's history, fact that may be accepted as good evidence of the prosperity of the people of the State.
The age-herald., 1900-10-01
AMERICA LEADS NATIONS

Paris, September 29-America has re- ceived more awards at the Exposition than any other nation save France, and more awards in each classification except grand prizes, in which Germany secured great CT number. The highest figures except for France, are:
The age-herald., 1900-10-01

None of MT. Bryans alleged wealth Is spondent has been malicious enough to charge him with that. In truth, his wealth Is fictitious.
The age-herald., 1900-10-01

President Diaz should impart the secret of his easy re-elections to his noble friend the Hon. William Mckinley.
The age-herald., 1900-10-01

The manner in which Secretary Long handles the armor plate question will de- termine whether or no he is subject to Mark Hanna.
The age-herald., 1900-10-01

If Corny Vanderbilt should be elected to the Legislature one pass less will have to be issued in the political department of the New York Central railroad office
The age-herald., 1900-10-01

Porto Ricans are registering in Balti- more. They are Americans by annexation and are of course permitted to register.
The age-herald., 1900-10-01

The North Pole must now maintain Its privacy against a combined attack led b, Nansen and Abruzzi
The age-herald., 1900-10-01

Roosevelt found Colorado nearly as rocky as San Juan Hill, although the rock mess was chiefly in the minds of campaign scribblers
The age-herald., 1900-10-01

Mumm von Schwartzenstein, the new German minister in China, declines to live up to his first name
The age-herald., 1900-10-01

When Mark Hanna says apathy is disap- bearing, he means that the slush bucket is filling up again.
The age-herald., 1900-10-01

Lieutenant General Miles is again per. mitted to sign War Department orders.
The age-herald., 1900-10-01

The Galveston News says it's city has withstood the severest kind of test, and will be rebuilt
The age-herald., 1900-10-01

The communication of Tolstoi from the Greek church reads like a page from the Dark Ages
The age-herald., 1900-10-01

Between kisses and misquotatoins Lieu tenant Hobson's lot is not happy one.
The age-herald., 1900-10-01

The pluck-me stores in Pennsylyapia have no bargain counters. Give the devil his due.
The age-herald., 1900-10-01

Hopper Hornblower is the man Congress rejected for seat on the supreme bench.
The age-herald., 1900-10-01

The hard coal strike has prospered in the closing days of strenuous Republican campaign.
The age-herald., 1900-10-01

Vaudeville and a Shakespearian revival are wrestling for paramountcy in New York.
The age-herald., 1900-10-01

Pennsylvania has town named Derring- er It is not loaded.
The age-herald., 1900-10-01

This is the last fall month of the cam- paign, thank fortune.
The age-herald., 1900-10-01

A clash of the powers is Chinas forlorr hope.
The age-herald., 1900-10-01

not long ago undertaken and completed. Better late, however, than never.
 
 None of MT. Bryan's alleged wealth Is invested in trusts. No campaign corre- spondent has been malicious enough to charge him with that. In truth, his wealth is fictitious.
 If Corny Vanderbilt should be elected to the Legislature one pass less will have to be issued in the political department of the New York Central railroad office. The manner in which Secretary Long handles the armor plate question will de- termine whether or no he is subject to Mark Hanna
 Roosevelt found Colorado nearly as rocky as San Juan Hill, although the rock mess was chiefly in the minds of campaign scribblers.
 Porto Rlcans are registering in Balti- more They are Americans by annexation, and are of course permitted to register. President Diaz should impart the secret of his easy re-elections to his noble friend the Hon. William Mckinley.
 The North Pole must now maintain its Nansen and Abruzzi
 Mumm von schwartzenstein, the new German minister in China, declines to live up to his first name.
 When Mark Hanna says apathy is disap- bearing, he means that the slush bucket is filling up again.
 The Galveston News says it's city has withstood the severest kind of a test. and will be rebuilt
 The communication of Tolstoi from the Greek church reads like a page from the Dark Ages.
 The hard coal strike has prospered in the closing days of a strenuous Republican campaign.
 The pluck-me stores in Pennsylvania have no bargain counters. Give the devil his due.
 Vaudeville and a Shakespearian revival are wrestling for paramountcy in New York.
 Hopper Hornb1ower is the man Congress rejected for a seat on the supreme bench. Between kisses and misquotatoins Lieu tenant Hobsons lot is not a happy one. Lieutenant General Miles is again per- mitted to sign War Department orders. Pennsylvania has town named Derring- CT. It is not loaded.
 
 This is the last fall month of the cam paign, thank fortune.
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-29

He got the rcvolUer from the drGlDer.
of his one time hope and aspirations
More than that. there appealed to him
that which had given the impetus to
all the rest-a woman's love-Marie's
And 1t was all gone. Marie farther
away than the rest. Only he fingered,
and for what? And should this con-
tinue? No; thousand times no. He
had been fool to suffer 1t so long, but
now he would end it. The river! 1t
was cool there, and quiet, and dark,
and-lonely. No; he would go on to
his room at Mamzelle's. look into q
beautifully polished little American
cylinder, with revolving chamber at
one end of it. and In a moment there
would be a quiet length lying on his
bed. and 1t would be all overt He could
scarcely wait to get to the Place La
brosse. only that 1t would be too much
part of his new loneliness to be rock
ed about in the river. his wide open
eyes turning every now and then up to
the stars that should not heed. He
reached the house, his latchkey in his
hand. On the step he glanced up at
the dull little domicile. He to call this
life. to creep into hiding hole In this
poor place-he who had known so much
that was differenti He was of no i'm
portance now. but in few hours he
would have made even little Mamzelle
Of the utmost Importance and given
her name to thousands Of readers of
the newspapers. A garden would pace
back and forth in front of the house.
The whole machinery of the nation
would be set in operation.
Wild to get it over. he dashed the
key into the lock. but Mamzelle was at
the door before he could turn the knob.
Her face was scared. BEYOND her In
the dim entry the lamp fared on its
table and outlined blotch on the wall
which Besson knew to be her fathers
hat.
Monsieur she stammered, "Mon-
sieurp' and could get no further.
Anything wrong. MamzelleT he
asked her.
"Not at ALL" she answered.
"Ohp he said. ~ have been to the
theater, and bad play it was. Sardou
is as correct in his French history as
you would be. very likely. But | be-
lieve / have saldias much to you be-
fore"
Several times" she returned.
He laughed.
''It is a way have" he reminded
her. Good night! and prepared to
ascend the stairs. II shall rest-restI"
The moment had arrived. the mo-
ment to meet which she had been SO
long nerving herself.
"Monsieur." she said. trembling in
every limb, "will you do me the favor
to step into my parlorT'
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-29
BELOW THE BOILERS.
Whence Comes the Power That
Drives Our Big Ocean steam-
ships at High Speed.

/ Twenty-Five years ago the Engineer,
of London, the recognized authority
on all matters pertaining to steam
ship navigation. made the prediction
that the crossing of the Atlantic
ocean by steamship at the speed of
rs miles an hour was one of the
things impossible of accomplishment.
AT that time, writes Fritz Morris in
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly, the
Atlantic had never been crossed by a
screw steamer at as high speed as
Is miles an hour; the Cunarder SEQ
tia, the last of the big sidewheelers,
never doing better than an average of
'14A knots. Therefore the prophecy,
of the Engineer was not at all wild
one. But to-day there are steamers
that have reached the speed of IS
miles an hour. and others in course of
construction which are expected to-
surpass it. The fastest liner of to-day
has done more than an average Of 25l
miles. Her enormous engines and pow
erful propellers, mighty powers Of
propulsion, have forced her through
the roughest waters of the Atlantic
at an average speed of 81 knots, which
Is a fraction over 26 miles an hour.
The distance of the Southampton-New
York route is 5000 miles, which she
covers, on the average, in days and
II hours, considerably over 25 miles
an hour for the entire trip; her
mighty engines - that throbbing.
humping heart down below-revolve
about 80 times per minute. or about
1antic
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-29

He turned round. his hand on the
baluster of the stairs. She saw the
flash of the ring on his finger. What
right had he to wear rings when he
owed half years remit?
''Then there Is something the mat
ter" he said. "You-you have not been
frightened during my absenceY"
81 am used to being Alone" she an
swered, with dry mouth. "It is not
that"
"Then what is it?" he Queried. els
it the mice? These old houses are over
run with mice. You should keep q
cat"
Monsieur" she said, "you have not
found me unreasonable?
"Assuredly not" he told her.
II am not easily put into bad hu-
mor?"
Indeed. no."
"You do not find me annoying or In
sistentY
"You are the most retiring Of crea.
lures"
"Then 1t Is this" she said-"that Is,
mean, If monsieur will pardon me for
being SO bold, ! should find good use
for little money just now-not much.
say 60 francs. | could not accept more
than go francs. The fact Is, have or
dered a tombstone for my fathers
grave. Dalcour, who makes 1t. is a
great friend of Cariere. across the way,
so he let's me have it at low price.
Indeed, 1t is quite an occasion But
he has been so deceived he knows not
whom to trust, and tombstone made
for a certain person Is not pleasant
goods to have returned on ones hands.
He asks me for 90 francs on account
on the 25th, which Is the day after to-
morrow-it Is my fathers birthday
and at noon. when he pays his men.
Then the tombstone goes up. The rest
of the money pay In year, which is
certainly most reasonable of Dalcour.
But | have not the 60 francs. l have
promised it, though, and 1t grieves me
to think ! may not keep my word. II
monsieur would kindly let me have
that amount, not a franc more. should
be Infinitely obliged. should not be
so pressing only that my word is pledg-
ed that Dalcour shall have the money.
and in honor must pay him"
CONCLUDED next week
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-29
A MUSIC BOX IN HIS RING.
ment and the Weird Little
Tune 1t Plays.

The most charming little ring and
interesting little curio in the world
is the property of Mr.. Temple, of
London, says the Kansas City Star
This gentleman is nephew of the
celebrated Sir Richard Temple, and
the ring in question is highly priced
old family heirloom.
Inside of this tiny circle of gold are
the works of perfect little music
box. You touch spring and hold
the ring quite close to your ear. Then
you hear sweet, weird little tune.
This ring was once in the possession
of one of Mr.. Temples ancestors, who
lived in France. He was a stanch
royalist, and in the days of the revo-
luton he valiantly espoused the cause
of the unfortunate Louis and his love-
ly, doomed queen, Marie Antoinette,
He was arrested. thrown into jail,
where he fingered for days and weeks
One of his few pleasures in the
gloomy solitude of his dreary dun
geon was to listen to the voice or tune
of the little musical ring, which he al
ways wore on the third finger of his
left hand. He had inherited it from
his grandfather, who had it manufac-
tured in Genoa at great cost.
One day sullen-faced men, heavily
armed, came to his dark dungeon, and
told him he must follow them. He
knew that this meant the guillotine.
He stepped bravely out to meet his
fate, determined to die like an Eng
lish gentleman and brave man. And
he did.
A strange fancy took possession of
him just before they led him to the
block. He touched the spring of his
little ring and lovingly held it to his
ear. 1t sang its little tune merrily
and briskly.
In the course of time the little ring
found its way back into the Temple
family, but it was silent Its present
owner took 1t to London jeweler,
who found in the musical mechanism
a clot OF blood that for years had lain
there and impeded the working of the
machinery.
This was removed and the little ring
sings again the same weird little
tune
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-29

In the journal of the New England
Waterworks association Messrs. Whip
Pile and Jackson give the results Of
their study of the biology of Asterion-
ella formosa, diatom which is fire.
quent cause of foulness In drinking wa
ter in America, giving to 1t a fishy or
geranium-like odor, caused by the for
nation of an oil analogous to the es-
sential oils. The diatom forms spores
during periods of stagnation at the
bottom of reservoirs, and increases
with great rapldity when these spores
germinate, this growth taking place
chiefly during the spring and autumn.
The growth of the diatom Is greatly
favored by light, and the best means
of preventing It's increase is by storing
the water in the dark.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-29
RISING SUN, CECIL MD, FRIDAY, 80. 1900

could have said that it was because
father that now, faded haired and fee
Bile eyed she found in Besson's neglect
of her and his mode of living likeness
to the parent who had made himself
the controlling thought of her exist
ence
On the afternoon Of the 23d Dalcour,
going by, stopped a moment at the
window to say that through unprece-
dented efforts he had managed to get
the tombstone into such condition that
it would be completed on the day he
had promised. She was q woman of
her word, and he wished to be man
Of his.
Mamzelle felt a sudden singing up in
her head. The piete was conveniently at
hand, but there was nothing to pledge
unless it was her fathers tall hat, and
it was more than doubtful that she
could get any considerable sum on
that especially as the wheels of a
wagon had gone over it that time it's
wearer had fallen In the fit and they
brought him home white and still, with
the hat reposing upon his motionless
breast
Besson must do 1t. He must pay up.
She decided it all at once. She became
quite warm thinking of it. 1t was
scandalouS in the man to treat like this
a woman of her age and with SO little
in the world. He was young. he had
his health, and yet he let her house
him for nothing. 1t was scandalous.
He should pay up.
She did not go to her sleeping room
that night, but waited in the parlor for
him. She knew that he would not come
home early, yet it was satisfaction to
sit there and weave and unweave the
speech she should employ when he ar
rived. for she intended to tell him what
she thought and how execrably he was
acting
While she sat there beguiling the
time thus, Besson was at the theater.
The false history of Sardou attracted
him to the usual degree. Suddenly a
feeling of aloofness seized him. He
was near nothing and no one. The man
occupying the seat next to his was
more than miles away from him. He
recognized the fact that the feeling had
often approached him before. but now
1t was here. He was alone. This
dramatist had honor; these actors had
applause; this audience had entertain
ment. He had nothing He rose and
went out into the street. He must
elude something that was doing its
best to incorporate itself into his very
being.
Tragic faces passed him. Sounds of
false joy smote his ear. This was his
life. There was nothing more for him.
Up rose before him strange revelations
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-29

Starvation never yet cured dyspepsia
Persons with indigestion are already half
starved. They need plenty of wholesome
food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what
you eat so the body gan be nourished
while the worn out organs are being re-
constructed. 1t is the only preparation
known that will instantly relieve and
completely cure all stomach troubles
Try it if you are suffering from indiges-
ton. 1t will certainly do you good. Eli
7. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-29
Emberrassment oil Richea,

Frsddie-What do you mean by the
embarrassment of riches, dad?
Cobwigger-Well, my boy, I once
heard of woman who had a $4,000
set of dishes, and she was so afraid of
the servants breaking them that she
washed them herself.-What to Eat.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-29
Just ma Good.

Haven't you got something asked
the little girl, "that will make an old
hen lay right aleng?"
Il reckon so,' said the druggists
young son, temporarily in charge of
the store. as he reached for the
strychnine bottle, "but haven't you
got a good hatchet at your house ?"--
Chicago Tribune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-29
Uon,t Nsgiect Your L,ver,

Liver troubles quickly result in serious
complications, and the man who negleets his
liver has little regard for health. A bottle
of Browns Iron Bitters taken now and then
viii keep the liver in perfect order. If tile
disease has developed, Browns Iron Bittcrs
VIII cure It permanently. Strength and
vitality will always follow ils use.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-29

Tommy-Let's play grand opera.
Ethel-All right; I'll be the boss.
Tommy it takes man to be
the manager.
Ethel-Oh! you can be the manager,
but want to be what they call the
bella donna.-Catholic Standard and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-29
The waltz in Russia.

In Russia it is not considered good
form for girl to dance whole. walt sx!
or polka with one partner. Three or
four men dance a round or two each,
with the same lady, returning her to-
her original partner at the end of the
dance.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-29
why He stopped.

"You used to say" she said, tear
fully, ''that you loved me more than
you could tell"
"Yes," he replied, carelessly, ."that'a
why l stopped trying" - Chicago
Times1Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-29

All who suffer from piles will be glad
to learn that DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
will give them instant and permanent re-
lief. 1t will cure eczema and all skin
diseases. Beware of counterfeits. Eli T.
Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-29
7 R TAYLOR.
NOTICE

BIZ THE ORPHANS CouRT FOR oEctr cousrr.l
January IS, 1880.
ORDERED, That all Administrators, Elk.
ec1tors and Guardians that have not stated
an account within year. come forward ard
do the same. or show cause to the contrary,
or they viii be cited up.
Test: r. L. JAMAR, Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-29

"Will you walk into my parlor ?''
asked the spider. ''No thanks" was
the reply. I'm little too fly for
you."-Golden Days.
Mrs. Stubb-"John, believe there
is a robber in the cellar" Mr.. Stubbl
Nonsense, Maria, there is nothing.
down there except the gas meter
N. o. Hmes-Democrat.
just Her Make-up.-'The bearded
woman has lost all her money!!
"That's too bad. But, then, I'm sure
she will be able to face misfortune
like man."-Philadelphia Bulletin.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-29

= UJ tOfttCft CNtttHubtUN6 VI UEfltUS QfI To
recetpc"-
nhe subjects with which he was entire
ly familiar. He could do 1t in a day.
He had done as much before.
To be sure. he wished that he al
ready had the money for the stuff. He
was badly in need Of money. as was
usually the case, and the people who
had purchased the newspaper that
owed him so much for those papers on
the Sorbonne would not pay up till
next month. 1t was vexatious. and he
had mind to return to Clavie and re-
quest tritle in advance and
But, stop! He knew what he should
do He would go and see Bougereau's
new picture. which was such a falling
on from his earlier and better style.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-29
He Was Acquainted with sarah.

sac " DS <Ac&UaANsGu WIN SAruhs
Il got bad news for ye," said the
neighbor as he rode up to the fence.
Isl Peavy has run away with your
WIFE"
II guess he hain't," said the farmer,
with conviction. mo man livin' could
run away with, Sal. Maybe, now, she's
run off with Si."-Indianapolis Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-29
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings of the Orphans
Court of Cecil county will be held on thu
second Tuesday ofevery month. Executors
Administrators and Guardians, wanting
their accounts stated, will please bring If
their vouchers few days before Court.
Test: Z. E. JAMAR, Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-29

A Measure of Time. - 'sHave you
lived very long in the suburbs?" "Not|
so very long: only about IA cooks. n
Brooklyn Life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-29

Small in Size and great in results are
DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills that cleanse the liver and bow
els. They do not gripe. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-29
Tho one pax Gold cnra.

Cold n 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, 1900-06-29

The president of Harvard college
who served longest was Edward
Holyoke, whose term extended from
1887 to 176S, in all 31h years. Presi-
dent Eliot's term began May 10, 1869.
II he lives and serves until the end
Of November next he will surpass the
years of service of President Holyoke.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-29

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, 1900-06-29

The Chinese ask "how is your liver?"
instead of show do you do?" for when
the liver is active the health is good.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are famous
little pills for the liver and bowels. Eli
T. REYNOLDS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-29

iss0 ~,.o Uay Gold Cure.
Kermotts Chocolates Laxative Quinine for
cold in the head and sore throat. Children
take them like candy.
Eli T. Reynolds Pharmacy
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-29
cure Colel In Head

Kermotts Chocolates Laxative Ouinine, EASY
to take and quick to cure cold in head and sore
throat
Eli T. Reynolds Pharmacy.