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for modern signal work. This truck tower
was intended as an improvement on the
quently used for flag signaling and look
out stations during the campaigning in the
sixties. Searchiight signaling by the hello
graph code has also largely superseded the
old turpentine torch for night work.
The Signal Corps as at present consti-
tuted consists of one Brigadier General.
"a. w. Greeiy); one Colonel on. II. c..
Dunwoody); one Lieutenant Colonel; one
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Major; four Captains, and three Lieuten-
ants in the Regular establishment, and the
following Volunteer officers: Four Majors
nine Captains, 10 First Lieutenants, and
10 Second Lieutenants. The enlisted force
comprises $50 first-claSs Sergeants, 220
Sergeants, 40 Corporals, $40 frst-class pri-
cooks
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Letters Prom the Field.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: I have
read with much pleasure the letters OF
Lieut.. j. NJ. Jranum. Of the 98th Ohio,
and am glod you are to publish more Of
them. 1t seems to me his letters and
diary make a most interesting story and
are well worthy Of publication. He was
a splendid young man and was Sergeant
Major when l was Adjutant of the 9Sth.
got my discharge by means of Con-
federate bullet at Chickamauga.-D. G.
MILNER. Pastor Central Presbyterian
Church, Joliet, Ill.
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wAsHNeToE D. O. THURSDAY 1900

partment and the firing lines at Santiago
The extent and character of this work
may be considered as typical instance of
the methods by which the Signal Corps
operations of a great army should be con-
Quoted. 1t has been demonstrated that
electrical communications are indispensa-
bic in any important campaigns of the fu-
ture. A similar demonstration resulted
from the successful campaign in Porto
Rico under Gen. Nelson a. Miles. The
flying telegraph system, as devised and
perfected by the Signal Corps, has proved
thoroughly tested in the campaigns in
Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippine
Islands. as well as in the great camps
established in the South, where the Amer
lean dogs of war were held in leash. In
the United States there were 250 miles of
flying lines constructed and hundreds Of
thousands of messages transmitted over
them.
Other important branches of work per-
formed by the Signal Corps were its cable
operations; the electrical installations at
seacoast and other batteries and forts for
the fire control of disappearing guns and
other cannon of great caliber, and the tele-
graph censorship exercised by the officers
of the Corps. In its military cable work
off the Province of Santiago, the Signal
cable steamer Adria was employed, and
was several times under fire from the
Spanish fortS.
The Signal detachment originally sent
to Manila consisted of but six men, the
operations il the Philippines being placed
in charge of Lieut.. Col. Richard Il.
Thompson. But after the organization of
the Volunteer Signal Corps this small
force was increased by the addition of 13
officers and 40 men. This Corps has al
ready made q splendid record. In addi-
ton to laying cables between many of the
islands, Col. Thompson's force has estab-
ished and maintained telephone uHd tele-
graphic communication, not only between
headquarters of the Commanding General
and his detached commands and depots,
but as the army moved forward the Sig
nal Corps carried into the advanced
trenches its telegraph lines and operated
and repaired them under fire, thus main
tanning communication throughout the
IN THE PHILIPPINES.
At the final assault on Manila one COM
pany of Signal men ran the field telegraph
line up the open beach and established an
advanced station under fire of the enemy's
second line. Capt. McKenna, of the Sig
nal Corps, led his company up the beach
with the American firing line, the men dis
playing their red-and-white signal flags
prominently, so that the fire from the
naval vessels should fall in advance of the
army. These flags, one red ground with
white center, the other white ground with
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-31
HOW FOREIGN TRADE GOT IN.
Opium War OF 1870 Resulted In ne.
moving Many Restrictions
fn China.

Up to the year 1e4S any foreign mer.
chant or manufacturer who wanted to
sell hia-wares In China had to do SC
through native merchapts at certain
ports, These go-betweens were known
as "hong merchants" The word
hong" means warehouse, so these mid.
dlemen were really warehouse mer-
chants. They were located for many
years only at Canton and were held re-
sponsihle for the duties which were
levied on the imported goods, says q
foreign exchange.
In lisa the first American trading be.
gan and continued through the "hong
merchants" until lS43, when the
"hong" system was abolished and the
doors of China were partly opened for
direct trade with other nations. The
change was brought about by the
opium war between Great Britain and
China in 1s40. The treaty of 1s4S
opened Shanghai for commerce and
residence to British subjects and sim.
flar treaty wac made by the United
States in ls44, Canton was opened in
1889. other ports followed and in 1864
there were ~ treaty ports. These
treaty ports. which are now frequently
spoken OF. were simply the doors
through which the goods from other
countries entered the empire. The
treaties stipulated that foreigners
should have the right to live at these
ports. but the privilege covered only a
certain part Of the place. This it was
stipulated should be under the control
Of the foreigners residing within it.
and this rule has continued to the pres
ent time.
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LORD BUTE's PALACE.
Princely Seat Has Been Building fo1
Twenty Years and II Not Yet
Finished.

Lord Butte has been 20 years at the
construction Of prineely seat In the
island of Butte, but not until the chapel,
now almost completed. is ready will
Mount Stuart be truly finished for all
future generations. The entrance hall
of the house alone cost $500, 900. Mon
olith columns Of rare and beautiful
marbles support the arcaded gallery.
which, In its turn, is rich in marble and
bronze, and blazes with blue and fawn
color and gold. The floor is like that
of the Colonna palace in Rome-huge
blocks of purple porphyry and marbles
of infinite variety and hues and mark
ings. Marble has been used layishly
throughout the whole house. Only one
room, says recent visitor there-the
pleasant garden parlor"-is without
paint are charming change from the
somewhat oppressive stateliness Of
the rest Of the great building, says the
Boston Herald
Not one library contents the marquis
Eof Butte. He has three, the white, red
land blue libraries opening out Of one
another, and bear evidence Of his eclec-
tic taste. not only as regards the con.
tents of the shelves, but the scheme OF
decoration and the few priceless pic
ltures which find place on their walls
The dining-room is chiefly remark
able for an exquisitely carved antique
i,Inantelpiece In purest Partisan marble,
land for the graceful crystal shields tc
the electric lights. The crypt Of the
unfinished chapel is now used for daily
service, and here the Roman Catholic
residents In Butte are always welcome.
The superstitious people of Rothesay
believe, when the sound of the masons'
trowels and the carpenters hammers
shall cease at Mount Stuart, where
they have been busy for nearly quar-.
ter of century, the knell of the mar.
Quis will be sounded
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-31
TRADE WINDS ARE RELIABLE.
sailors Know Their Recurrence Is as
Regular as the Tides of the
Ocean.

The southwest trade winds are al
most as sure in their operation as Is
the recurrence of day and night. The
sailing ship, once having swept
around the Cape Of Good Hope IN spite
of adverse winds by the irresistible
Agulhas current, usually finds await
ing her southerly wind. Sailors re
fuse to coll it the first of the trades,
considering that any VIM blowing
without the tropics has no claim to be
called a trade This fancy matters
little. The great thing is that these
helpful breezes await the homeward
Ibounder close down to the southern
limit Of HIS passage. await him with
arms outspread in welcome. and coin
cidently with the pleasant turning of
his ships head homeward permit the
yards to be squared and the course
to be set as desired. And the ship
like docile horse who, after long
days journey, finds bis head pointing
stableward and settles down to a
ichnking pace gathers way in state
ly fashion. and glides northward at a
uniform rate without any further
need of interference from her crew.
Throughout the long bright days.
with the SEQ wearing one vast many
dimpled smile, and the stainless blue
above quivering in light uninterrupt-
ed by the passage of single cloud,
the white winged ship sweeps aerenely
on All around in the blue of
the sky near the horizon float the
sleepy, feecy cumuli peculiar to the
trades" without perceptible motion
or change Of form. When day steps
abruptly into night and the myriad
glories Of the sunless hours reveal
themselves shyly to an unheeding
ocean, the silent ship still passes
ghostlike upon her placid way, the
steadfast wind rounding her canvas
into the softest curves without a
wrinkle or q shake
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-31
ABOUT THE SEX IN LIBERIA
Some Fashions That Would Not BE
Popular In the United
States.

The women of Liberia are subject
to stringent rules When q girl is
from six to ten years of age she wears
ON her forearm brass rods, some
times twisted In spiral and some.
times bent In separate rings These
are puton half way up to the elbow
put on with hammer to stay. They
are worn night and day until the
arms become sore. Then they may
be taken off. for the scars will always
prove that the girl wore jewelry when
She was young. If woman goes
without these marks on her arm 1t is
lasting source of annoyance to her
the idea being that her mother was
too poor to put jewelry on her child
This is great insult, as they aspire
to be considered wealthy. girl is
usually betrothed at seven years OF
tage, and wnen about ten she is taken
to live with her betrothed's people,
where she will be associated with him
and learn his ways, for she Is supposed
to study his Wishes and live to please
him, says the New York Sun.
! A man going to work in the morn
ing is never sure he will MnG his wife
ion his return. It is the common ching
for her to run away, and she Is con-
sidered a very queer woman who has
not at some time left her husband
When he goes visiting he usually
takes her with him to carry his chair,
fight his pipe and TO make sure OF
having her when he gets back After
harvest the women go on dancing par
ties from town to town and are en-
'tertained with feasting by their
friends. Every town has It's head
woman, who judges and Furnishes Of
tenders without asking the advice or
consent of the men. The explana-
! ton Of the custom is woman is the
mother Of man. and he ought to listen
to her" Some Of these women are
remarkable orators. The men of a
town dare do nothing to which the
women seriously object, as they think
women have more influence with God
and the spirit world.
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shod WIth Dlamon de.

did IL ever occur to you" said q
chemist, "what o remarkable and
unique process the backing of boots is
You see, we smear the boot with a prep
aration Of boneblack, which is entirely
devoid of luster, and then by the fric-
tion of dry brush make it shine like
the sun. There is not another process
like this anywhere in the arts, so far as
Iknow, and never read anywhere any
scientific explanation of the process.
My solution Of the seeming mystery
lies in the fact that diamond is moth
ing but crystallized carbon. The black
ing Is little more than carbon paste.
and the friction of hair brush, being
one of the most efficient METHODS of
generating electricity, has the effe
crystallizing the carbon Of the black
ing. AS soon as this is done the boot is
covered with millions Of infinitely small
diamonds and of course begins to shine
as a mass Of diamonds would."-N, Y,
Telegram
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TOO MUCH FOR HER.
tion to Ask Hard Questions
Gets Ahead.

She was fair Of face, and-well, say
rs. Her clothes were neat and cool.
PINNED to the bosom of her shirt waist
was one of the largest buttons, says
the Kansas City Star, that was distrib-
uted by the bureau of information
for the accommodation of strangers
visiting Kansas City during the ses-
sion of the Democratic national con-
vention. This large button bore the
talismanic words, ASK me-"
When she tripped into o car and
took seat the men stared at her.
The women did likewise. Opposite
sat middle-aged woman with her
'seven-year-old daughter. The child
stared at the large button on the shirt
waist. the, pointing to it asked:
What is that, mamma 2"
ITS very rude to point, don't you
know, my dear?" quoth mamma.
We'll, what is it2" she again in
quired
The young woman heard the inquiry
and reprimand and smiled at the
perverseness Of the child, then holding
out her hands said: "Come here, little
sweetheart, and I will explain it to
you"
The child looked at her mother,
who nodded assent. She went over
and was lifted to seat In the young
,woman's lap.
!. "Now, I'll tell you all about it,
These buttons were designed for the
purpose of furnishing information to
the many visitors who have come to
Kansas City this week. If they are
seeking hotel or street or store all
they need do is ask the wearer of q
button like this. In other words, the
wearer of button like this will an
swer questions asked. Do you under
stand nowp' she asked. The child
nodded her head.
"And are you going to answer ques-
tions?" queried the child.
"Just try me and see," replied the
young woman.
The child fingered the button in ST.
lence for, a few moments, then she
suddenly asked: How old are your"
'Tm-"
"Are you as old as my mamma 2"
persisted the child. Mamma frowned.
The young woman smiled.
"Are you married?" was the next
question.
"No, dear, am not"
"Why don't you get married?'
] The young woman showed signs Of
embarrassment.
Il expect to some time" she replied.
} A Chinaman came into the car. The
child took her eyes off the young
woman long enough to see who was
the new passenger.
Wouldyou marry that Chinaman9"
she asked, pointing to where he sat.
Mamma smiled. The men laughed
and the young woman blushed furi-
ously. Putting the child down. she
signaied the conductor to stop and
she stepped from the car.
! Before the car was out of sight she
threw that "Ask me- button as far
as she could send it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-31

Millions will be spent in politics this
year. We can't keep the campaign going
Dyspeptics used to starve themselves.
Now Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what
You eat and allows you to eat the good
food you want. 1t radically cures stom-
ach troubles, Eli T. Reynolds.
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school DiscipIine "a Munich.

A judicial decision which has just
been rendered at the court of Munich
shows that corporal punishment is
still regarded in Germany as an In
dispensable factor Of education. "A
school-teacher," says the Judge, 'has
the right to inflict jporal punish
ment as well on the { pills of his own
class as on those Of her classes. As
pupils are amenable toscholastic juris-
aiction even after the school hours are
over. they may be punished by the
teacher even outside of the SCHOOL,
Chicago Chronicle.
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should Have Runr.

The stranger knocked upon the door
The human clod who lived within
threw open the portal with q sulphur
ious exclamation of anger.
! II am Opportunity" began the
stranger. II knock once at each"
EYES," interrupted the man. fierce.
Ily. "and you've scratched the paint.
What do you suppose the bell-pull's
for?"
Thereupon he slammed the door in
the strangers face. = Standard and
Times.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-31

Bramble-Why do you play poker
with Shortleigh? He can't afford to
pay if he loses. and besides he doesn't
play fair.
Thorne-I know it. but might az
well let him win my money as to lend
it to him.-San Francisco Examiner.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-31

The wolf in the fable put on sleeps
clothing because if he travelled on his own
reputation he couldn't accomplish his
purpose. Counterfeiters of DeWit's
Witch Hazel Salve couldn't sell their
worthless salves on their merits, so they
put them in boxes and wrappers like De-
Wits. Look out for them. Take only
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. 1t cures
piles and all skin diseases. Eli T. Reyn-
olds.
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In the Enrlx Morn.

singleton--Ihat baby of yours is get
ting to be quite big chap.
Wederly-Well, should say so. He
gains about ten pounds an hour when
1 have to walk the floor with him
niRhts.-Chicago Daily News.
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Il broke his Henrt.

Bronco Pete-When Roaring Bill
heard Grizzly Pete wuz dead he shed
bucket of tears
Stranger-Ah! then he had heart?
Bronco Pete-Did he! Why, he'd
ridden over q hundred mile in a raging
blizzard jez' ter kill tn cussl-Puck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-31

A year-old Margaret wanted more
cake, but she was told that it would
make her Ill.
We'll" said she desperately, 'give,
me anuzzer piece and send for the doc,
tor. or."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Wife-John, you don't mean to tell
me that you shot this poor little bird
with that great big gun?
Husband-YeH, dear; I'm sorry to
say had to. couldn't get near
enough to put salt on its tail-Phila-
delphia Press.
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WasfeI nn Him.

Dealer with fine sarcasm)-I see.
What you want is a first-class bicycle
for about $3.50.
Customer with eagerness)-Yes, il.
can't get one for ten dollars.-Chi-
cago Tribune.
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Chinese are dannern,

Chinese are dangerous enemies, for they
are treacherous. That's why all counter
feits of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve are
dangerous. They look like DeWitt's, but
instead of the all-healing witch hazel they
all contain ingredients liable to irritate
the skin and cause blood poisoning. For
piles injuries and skin diseases use the
original and genuine DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-31
oRPHANs' COURT.

The Stated Meetings of the Orphans
Conrtof Cecil county will be held on thu
second Tuesday ofevery month. Executors
Administrators and Guardians, wantine
their accounts stated, will please bring II
their vouchers few DAYS before Court
Test: r. f. JANIAR. Register
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] z TAYLOR,
NOTICE

BIT THE ORPHANS. Counr FOR cEorr couSryl
January IS, 1900.
ORDERED, That all Administrators, Ex
ecdtors and Guardians that have not stated
an account within year. come forward anc
do the same. or show cause to the contrary
or they will be cited up.
Test: r. E. LAMAR, Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-31
NO Fan Tor Him.

Bronxborough-I suppose you will
| have gay time while your wife is
away at the seaside?
Richmond-Not much won't! I
shall have to practice the strictest kind
Of. economy all snmmer.-N. Y. Jour
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A Skillful nnctnr.

Winks-What advice did the doctor,
give you when you went to him this
morning?
Binks-He advised me 10 go to some
other physician that l didn't owe $137
to.-Somerville Journal.
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sharks ana sharks.
A shark A shark!"

"A BUHTkI "A HlaTK!
Hearing the cry, the bathers rushed
from the water, fearful of their lives.
Yet they had better stayed within
the water, for the man who had uttered
the warning continued:
II meant the summer hotel landlord,
who Is coming down the beach!"-N.
Y, World.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-31
a,ol.,l Negleet Your Liver.

Liver troubles quickly result in serious
complications, and the man who neglects his
liver has little regard for health. A bottle
OF Browns Iron Bitters taken now and ther
will keep the liver in perfect order. If Tho
disease has developed, Browns Iron Bitter
WIZ cure II permanently. Strength and
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-31
Enioying ThemseIves.

Simpkins and his young wife had
Just completed their first quarrel. Il
wish / was dead" she sobbed.
I II wish was, too" he blubbered.
"Then, don't wish was." and the
war continued.-Indianap Journal
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-31
Cure Cold In Head,

Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine, easy
to take and quick to cure cold in head and sora
throat.
Eli T. Reynolds Pharmacy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-31

1t will surprise you to experience the
benefit obtained by using the dainty and
famous little pills known as DeWitt's
Little Early Risers. Eli 7, Reynolds.
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Forefgn COunta Come Mi~h

Daughter-Marriages are made In,
Heaven, you know, papa.
Father-Yes; but you young people
seem to think they are imported free
Of duty.-Judge.
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nvery way Preferable.

Weary Willie Indignantly - Dat
woman called me dog.
Sunset Sims-Well, dat's better'n
calling a dog.-Judge.
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You will never find any other pills so
prompt and so pleasant as DeWitts Little
Early Risers. Eli T. Reynolds.
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An unfailinR sign.

Wife (mpatiently)-This new dress
doesn't set well. and l know It.
Husband-What makes you think
so?
Wife-It's too comfortable.-N. Y.
Weekly.
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Willing.

He-I asked your fathers consent by
telephone.
She-What was his answer?
He-He said. II don't know who you
are. but it's all right,"-Harvard Lam.
Mothers endorse it, children like it. old
folks use it. We refer to One Minute
Cough Cure. 1t will quickly cure all
throat and luug troubles. Eli T. Reyn-
olds,