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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
THROW DICE FOR PUNISHMENT
TWO Soldiers IN the Philippines Use
the bones to See Which VIII
Suffer.

81 was in the Philippines about
three months ago." said the Chicago
agent of well-known tea house, ac.
oording to the Chronicle, "and saw
the queerest throw of dice l ever saw
in my life. Two soldiers had been
:otrt-martialed for getting drunk and
assaulting their superior officer
about the gravest offense a subordi-
nate can commit. Being after dark
the officer didn't know which one i,
was. Neither did they, nor much Oh
anything else that happened about
that time. But the court insisted
that for the sake of discipline one OF
them must be punished. 1t was hard
lines. For they were really not bad
young fellows and everybody was sor-
ry for them. Each was willing to
take the penalty and let the other
one off. But that wouldn't do, so il
was finally agreed that they should
throw the dice for it.
"The first one that took them shook
them hard and turned them out. Five
and two! The second man followed
suit. His were five and two. Then
the first poured out six and five
Six and five came out for the other
You should have just heard the shouts
and bets.
Then the first one threw again
Two and three! And two and three
showed up for the second soldier
This was getting interesting. 'Aces!'
said the first. 'Aces!' said the second
Everybody crowded into the room
anxious to get a sight at the miracu-
lous performances.
They all held their breaths. The
soldier whose throw it was gave the
bones an extra shake. Out tumbled
four and three. The second one
pounded and shook enough to have
worn the spots off of 'em. No use,
Three and four! The devils in 'emi'
4 can't get used to that camel
They're loaded all around exclaimed
the crowd"
Here the tea agent paused and rose
to go away.
But how did they come out, final
ly?" everybody asked, wrought up to
intensest curiosity.
"Oh, out of the box. l s'pose. like
they did before" calmly explained
the agent. "You see, the steamer for
Honolulu was whistling for the last
time, and ! had to come away before
the thing, was settled. They may be
at 1t vet. for all know"
Neglect is the short step so many take
from a cough or cold to consumr-
ton. The early use OF One Minute Cough
Cure prevents consumption. 1t is the
only harmless remedy that gives imme-
diate results. Children all like it ard
mothers endorse it. Eli 7. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
The Manchester Ship Canal.

The Manchester ship canal seems to
be slowly becoming paying affair,
though it does not yet realize the
bright hopes of Its projectors-as few
canals do. Its entire capital account
is now $76,250,OG0, on which the last
semiannual net return was 1921, 100
This was enough to pay interest on
the first and second mort gage debcn-
lures. leaving $4,000 to go to meet the
claims of Manchester. The toll-paying
merchandise using the canal was ,452.-
psf tons. gain of 81, ESQ tons over 1898.
There is god prospect of consider
able increase of revenue in the near
future.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
Caramel Custard.

Boil one cupful sugar with half cup
full water till the sugar begins to turn
light brown, then pour it into six Gus
tard cups, equally divided; turn the
cups on all sides, allowing the caramel
to form lining on the inside. Mix at
the sarne time one quart milk with six
eggs, four tablespoonfuis sugar, one
teaspoonful vanilla extract: pour this
into the six cups, set the cups in a pan
of water and bake till the custard is
firm. Remove and set 1t for several
hours on ice. In serving turn each GUS
tard onto n plate and serve (the cara
mel forming asauce) ledger Monthly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
FUNERAL MARCH LUNCHEON.
Peculiar Method of n Chicagoan of
Passing Time While Await
ing His Order.

His manner is the reverse of the SOM
Der and funereal. In fact, he is round,
fat, jolly and talkative. Judging from
his appearance and his words, he en-
joys life, is reasonably successful and
has no complaint to offer. May be he
is an American Mark Tapley, who
really needs something heart-racking
to equalize the bubbling spring Of
good humor. But he certainly deliv-
cred himself Of singular combina-
ton when he ordered his luncheon,
says the Chicago Chronicle.
1t was in one of those places where
business men "bite pie" and kindred
things. Rows of stools face counters,
while in the middle Senegambians
walk about and occasionally drop
things to the floor. He blew in liter
ally, Tor nasty wind chased him
when he opened the door. He was
humming to himself as he lodged the
street filth borne on the wings of the
breeze. A little thing like that could
not dampen his cheerfulness. He
sailed to a stool, assembled himself on
top and then grinned approval at the
waiter, who got right back at him.
whats yours to-day, sir?" asked
the waiter.
Same old bill, SAM" was the
breezy retort.
Coffee and rolls, Mr.. -"
Coffee and rolls, Sam. Had good
morning this morning. Been too
busy to think. Nice day, isn't it?"
Sam went for the coffee and rolls,
and the cheerful man looked about
LIN and beamed on all and sundry
present and accounted for. Then.
as If unconsciously, he resumed
his song where he had left off. His
nearest neighbor stopped the masti-
cation of a sandwich and gazed in sur
prise. He saw the most rotund.
CHEEKY, individual he had met in days.
with his arms folded across an ample
waist, gayly chanting funeral
march. The somber music, irresisti-
bly, suggestive of tears and woe,
seemed to give the fat man exquisite
pleasure. He sang away in subdued
voice, stuck cleverly to the score and
gambolled merriy through to the dis
NAL end. He disposed of his coffee
and rolls, waved a hand and smiled
brightly upon an acquaintance, picked
up his check and. still singing Chop
ms saddest tune, paid his bill and de-
parted. AS he went out of the door
a wild gust of wind cast back into the
cafe a strain from that funeral march.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
SUICIDES HAVE TRIpLED.
Over Does Not Stop Self
Destruction.

Suicides have little more than
tripled in the last 100 years, and, curb
ously enough, the percentage is nearly
four times greater in Protestant than
in Catholic or Greek church countries.
And what is still more remarkable IL
that wealth, culture, social advantages
and free thought seems to conduce to
selfdestruction, says an exchange.
One would suppose that as civiliza-
ton advances, universities multiply,
the spread of knowledge, new discov-
cries in the field of science and the
adoption of higher codes of CONNER
cial and social ethics they would re-
duce rather than swell the roll of self
murderers, but evidently these things
encourage that way of getting out of
the world.
Recent statistics show that in Prot
estant communities the number of sui
c;des is 100 to the 100000; in purely
Catholic countries SIS to the 100000,
and in the Greek church countries 40
to the 1000 GOO. In Germany, where
there are mere scholars, scientists,
philosophers and students in ratio to
population than in any other country
the percentage of suicides is greater
than anywhere else in the world. Ii
is curious to note, too, that in all coun-
tries more people kill themselves in
wet and stormy weather than when the
spn shines. The majority of suicides.
however, are between shutdown and
sunrise, and, strangely enough, more
people select moonlight than dark
night to quit living. Moreover, three
men commit suicide to one woman.
But the right of one to quit living by
ones own hand has strong defenders
in such men as Hume, Gibbon. Van
Hartman, Schopenhaur and others
equally as great intellectually.
However, there are those who hold
that it is no more violation of the law
of God nor no more self-destruction to
kill oneself in 20 seconds with prussic
acid than to take 90 years to kill one
self with whisky or by any other kind
of abuse of the physical organs. But
does suicide enable one to escape the
bearing of burdens? May there not be
still greater ills for the suicide to strug-
gle with in hisnew environment? But
perhaps those bent upon suicide do not
stop to consider that question.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08

Unless food is digested quickly it will
ferment and irritate the stomach. After
each meal take teaspoonful of Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure. 1t digests what you eat
and viii allow you to eat all you need of
what y, like. 1t never fails to cure the
orst c ses of dyspepsia. II is pleasant
TO take. Eli 7. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
Maiden NgodeSfy.

Mr.. Johnson--Miss Snowflake told
me she dreampt dat she was takin' In
washin' To- livin' Wondah whad she
meant by dat?
Mr.. Jackson--Why, CANT yo' see?
She wanted to tell yo' dat she dreamp,
30 an her was married but was toe
>ashfuf to say 80 outright Judge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08

Reports show that over fifteen hundred
lives have been saved through the use of
One Minute Cough Cure. Most of these
were cases of grippe, Group, asthma,
whooping cough, bronchitis and pneu-
monia. its early use prevents consump-
ton. Eli I. Reg nolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
WOmanlike.

she-Can it be that you really love
me? know l am not beautiful.
He-But I care nothing for beauty.
She-Indeed? Then you do not hes
itate to insult me already. Pray con-
slider our engagement at an end.-N.
Y. World.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
Was lie Sincere1

Hicks-low did my friend, DR.. Seal
pei, impress you?
Wicks-To tell the truth. hardl,
know what to think of him. dom
know whether he is humbug or only
just humorist. When you introduced
us he said: Il hope l see you we'll
sir."-Boston Transcript.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
CHAS. G. FULTON & CO.,
FELIX AGNUS, Pub,
BALTIMORE, MD.
A VERY HANDSOME PROFIT.

Making twenty Ave cents on dollar without
investing the dollar liz certainly an opportun.
ity. The American offers this to anyone who
wants TO make money. Get up u club OF four
subscribers to the TwIcE-A WEEK AMERIcAa at
q dollar for each subscription. retain one dol.
lar for your work and send three dollars to this
Office with the names OF tho subscribers to
each OF whom the paper will be sent lOk times,
costing them less than q cent copy. and pay
lug you handsomely TOR your work. I no club
rare for all over Jour is seventy five cents. Ad.
dress @. q. FULTON l. CO.. FELIX AGNUs. Man.
ager, Baltimore, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08

Ivy poisoning. poison wounds and all
other accidental injuries may be quickly
cured by using DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve 1t is also certain cure for piles
and skin diseases. Take no other. Eli
T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08

He-Would you scream II were to
take you in my arms and kiss you?
She-What good would that dor
Papa and mamma are away, and the
wallsand floors and ceilings of this fiat
are all deadened.-Chicago Times-Her-
aid.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
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 AMERI AN is published
in two issues, Tuesday and Friday mornings with
the news of the week in compact shape. it also
contains interesting special correspondence enter
tanning romances, good poetry, local matter of
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.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08

Trains leave Oxford for Philadelphia at 6 26
;. m. and 10 p. m. Market train leaves
RowlaEdviile Tuesdays ard Fridays at 8 80;
Liberty Grove. So. Colora. U5; Rising Sun, 9l6;
Sylmar, 1922; Nottingham. 0 80; Oxford 1000 a. m.
arriving at south st. 2 Sd p. m.
Sunday train leaves Oxford at 90 arriving in
Philadelphia at 9l6 a. M; and $50. arriving in
Philadelphia at SO p. m.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
Pleasant Prnnnect-

Marie, after we are married, what
course shall you pursue to retain my
love?"
"Oh, Harry, I shall spend an awful lot
Of money on fine clothes and look just
as pretty as 1 can. Chicago Record.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08

Patience-so you accepted will, last
night?
Patrice-Yes.
You must look at him in different
light than you used to-
ITO tell the truth, when accepted
him, there wasn't any light at ALL
Yonkers Statesman.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08

MTANTED-SEvE PERSONS For DIS.
Wv trict Office Managers in this state to repre-
sent me in their own and surrounding countits 3.
willing to pay yearly 5000, payable weekly De.
sirabe employment with unusual opportunities
References exchanged. Enclose selfaddressed
stamped envelope. 3. A. Park. Caxton Building.
Chicago. ds
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08

The worst temper in the world is the
unrelenting, hard. unresponsive tenn
per, which plumes it itself on never for
getting an injury.-Ladies' Home Jour
nal
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
A Peaceful household,

Bagey-I never restrict my wife.
She does exactly as she pleases.
Bailey-And you?
Bagiey-I do exactly as she pleases,
too.-Tit-Bits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
LEAVE GOING SOUTH

Additional trains leave Broad St for Oxford II u
:. M, ESQ and 0 10 p. m Sunday only. Z. Ia m.
7.0l p m. and 11.43 p. m.
]. B. HUTCHINSON, J.R,w WOOD.
6en't MANAGER. Gen PdsSr agent.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
The ore Day cid c.,. ..

For cold in the he'd and sore thros.G use T-e-.
motifs CHOCOLATES Laxative QuiniHe the "One
Day Cold Cure"
Eli T. Reynolds Pharmacy
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08

WIANrED-Several persons for District ONCE
Wv Managers in this state to represent me in
their own and surrounding counties. Willing to
pay yearly 5000. payable weekly. Desirable en-.
ployment with unusual opportunities. References
exchanged. Enclose self-assdressed stamped enyel.
0pe. 9. A. PARK. SO cAxton building, chicago. =
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08

The quick movements of a pugilisi
are apt TO be sluggish.-Chicago Daily
News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08

Pray do not laugh at everything
You hear the baby say;
He'll think he is a humorist
At some sad future days
Brooklyn Life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
Criticism.

"This won't dol" said his friend.
"A short. stout man from Ken
tucky!'"
Whats the matter with that?"
asked the author.
why, Kentuckians, in literature,
must be tall and gaunt."-Puck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
PHILADELPHIA, WHINING
4 TON & BALTIMORE r. R.
LEAVE GOING NORTH.

On and after May 9th, .9cO. trains will
run as follows
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-06-08
COURSE OF TRUE LOVE.

He with pride)-Yes, dear, my IA
Their and mother lived together for 40
whole years and never had single
quarrel.
His Bride How terribly monotonous,
darling!-Punch.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-21
BISHOP M'VlCKHR'S ADDRESS
OH "ThE DIFFERENT POINT or VIEW"

Rt. Rev. w. n. McVickar. Episcopal
bishop of Rhode Island. spoke to large
audience in Manning hall, Brown Uni
versity, last evening. on The Differ
ent Point of View" his remarks beng
centred largely on the De11Er that the
Bible is a book that will last forever
and is today being revealed TO man
KIND as IL never has before.
lie said In substance: The Bible il
a great sp ritual guide To be under
stood by those TO whom its messages
are addressed under special conditions
and a different times. It's teachings
were given TO generations as tnry
were able to bear them. It's truths
were always IN advance Of those TO
whom they were delivered. It's reveia-
tions spiritual and progressive. Gods
book IL IS, but il is mans book also.
with treasures i'm earthen vessels. out
the glory from God. His purpose by IL
was tn reach human hearts, tifrtttft.lf
human hearts and His great method
has been that through all h story ne
Old Testament is a history of the train
ing or humanity; the New Testament
a story OF the gathering together ana
the inst tuting of church which
should proclaim the tidings of salvation
10 the ends Of the earth.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-21
NO SECRET ALLIANCE
WITH GREAT BRITAIN.
Secretary Hays Answer to llr.
rIaCrum's Charge Sent to the
House of Representatives.

Washington. Feb. 2l.-The answer OF
the state department 10 the House res
olution calling for information regard
ing certain charges made by late Con-
sui Macrum was transmitted TO the
House today by the president. 1t is
signed by Secretary Hay and after re-
citing the resolution says. answering
the first part OF the resolution:
THE department. Of state has been
in regular communication by mail and
telegraph with Charles l.. Macrum,
late consul of the United States at
Pretoria. South African Republic since
his entrance upon the duties OF the Of
nee. Communications made 60 him
have been answered ana the execution
OF instructions sent has been reported
by him. His dispat tches 90 the depart.
ment, forwarded through the consulate
at Lorenzo Marques. have. during that
time. been regularly received The only
instance OF complaint in respect 20 the
transit OF the mails for Lorenzo Mar
cues, and Pretoria was i'm November
last when temporary stoppage of the
mails occurred at Cape Town, against
which Mr.. Macrum and the consul at
Lorenzo Marques protested.
Arrangements were made for the
prompt delivery OF the consular mails
10 the United States consul general at
Cape Town. by whom the mail for Mr..
Hollis and Mr.. Macrum was forwarded
10 Lorenzo Marques. The delay lasted
but few days and has not REQUIRED 50
far as the department is advised. After
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-21
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.
Ioday's Stock Market Was Fluctu.
atIng and Irregular.
Bear Attack Ssni PTc,s Down, Then FOL-
lcwsd a false In Many Shares.

wall Street, Feb. 2l-Small gains
were shown by most stocks at the open
ing today which were pretty well dis
tributed through all departments.
There were few exceptions. of which
Third Avenue was most prominent,
with decline of a point on active
trading. The bears soon attacked
STOCKS, which were especially weak
yesterday, notably sugar and People' $
Gas. The latter ran off points. Im-
pfoNements elsewhere hdlted, and
tnere was a gradual sag To beioY last
nights close. Third Avenue was very
erratic over a two-point range below
yesterdays price.
Later on pressure against Leather
caused decline OF point. Realizing
IN LackaWanna lowered ii ia and G.
{. and 81. Louis | point. Toward mid
day there was demand for the Read
ing issues, which hardened the list
somewhat.
Then came a sharp advance i'm special
STOCKS, which had q startling effect on
the list. Southern Railway preferred,
the Norfolk and Western stocks. Erie.
Telephone and Reading first preferred
rose from To 1lk. Lackawanna rail-
lled "a from the lowest
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-21
Sail for South Africa.

Halifax. Feb. 2L-The lase detach-
ment 0f the second Canadian contin-
gen, FOR South Africa. consisting oS
over 6On officers and men and nearly
the samc number OF horses sailed
from Halifax harblr this afternoon.
The dgtachmcnt parpded at the ar
moues at O'Clock ami were inspected
nE Minister of Militia Borden. Lord
William Seymour. Gov Sir NJ n. balv
an Col Irving. district commander
ana after the inspection thev yyfre ad-
dressed by the general and governor.
After this the detachment which
consisted chiefly ot a battalion os
mounted rifles, battery of ARTILLERY
iti ia behind the Leicester. G6th C3d
and artillery bands and were ureefrI
rs an Immense throng ~ they marched
Queen"
From the armory to the dock n great
mass of humanity line the wav and
enthusiastically cheorCl the dcpavtinr
soldiers. The large number of nars ana
bunting in evidence along the lius or
march gave the city holIay appear
aurc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-21

that time the departments mail for
Lorenzo Marques and Pretoria was
sent by a neutral route which ~ ap-
pears was known and open 10 Mr.. Ma
crum and Mr.. Hollis as early as No
yeInber i6 last. no obstacle therefor is
here known to have existed since then
10 Mr. Macrum's unhampered corre-
spondence with the department OF
state.
"At no time while at his post did Mr..
Macrum reporl 10 the department any
instance Of violation. by opening or
otherwise, OF his official mail by the
Brush censor at Durham or by any per-
son or persons whatsoever, there or
elsewhere.
Neither has he SO reported since he
left Pretoria, although having the op-
portunty 20 do 50 by mail while on
the way home and in person when he
reported TO the department upon MS re-
turn.
Answering the second part OF the
aforesaid resolution, the undersigned.
secretary OF stale. has the honor To
say there Is no truth in the charge that
a secret alliance exists between the
republic of the United States and the
empire Great Britain; that no form Of
secret alliance is possible under the
OF the United States. mas
much as treaties require the advice and
consent OF the senate, and finally that
no secret alliance. convention, arrange
mcnt or understanding exists between
the United states and any other nation.
(Signed.)
JOHN HAY,
Department of State.
"Feb. 90. 1900.