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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-10-05
MASON had not been I,

GREGORY MASON had not been In
NJ the little schoolhouse for II years
until the morning when he returned at
teacher. The old desks, literally carved
away by the knives of furtive boys, had
been replaced by new ones, but except
for an increased dinginess, the build.
ing itself had not changed.
AS Gregory read over the roll Of pu.
pills to his father that night, he no.
ticed that the majority of them bore
foreign names. During his years at
the university he had kept little track
of what went on at home; and the ex.
tent of the change in the nationality
Of the school population since hik
young boyhood astonished him.
"Where have all the Yankees gomez
he asked.
"You might ask where some of the
Germans have gone, also," said Mr.
Mason. "Go4e to the towns and cities.
They sold their farms and moved away
This part of Wisconsin is even now
passing into the hands of the fourth
set of owners that have held it since
/ was child. First the Yankees. Then
many of the Yankees sold out to Irish
Then both sold out to Germans, then
all three to Norwegians, and. few
Norwegians have sold out to Poles and
Bohemians of late years. There are
only IA Yankee families In our town
ship now, and the Irish are reduced to
one family"
"Why do they leave, and what be-
comes of them?" asked Gregory, who
had not thought of his, own township
as affording an example of the modern
movement of rural populations city.
ward. @
'They leave because there is no So
cial life; because they are lonely, see
so little Of each other and have no So
cial gatherings. When they get to town
there is little for them to do, for all
occupations are there oyercrowded.
As the young men can't get enough to
support wives on they pass into bach
eIorhood, the girls become old maids,
and the race dies out"
"All for lack of social life. Then
why don't they get up social gather
ings?"
II don't exactly know why. Our
churches are widely scattered, and the
congregations are small. As for the
parties and societies, the men don't
know how to go about such things, and
the women don't see each other often
enough to get up anything. There are
three townships here in row, and not
q village with over ten houses in any
one Of them"
at seems to me-" said Gregory, shat
some organized effort ought to be made
to provide little social life. We ought
TO have a few 'slum settlements of
collegians transferred to the coun.
try"
AS days went on the young man
realized that the school teachers of the
west had more to do than merely to
instruct their charges in elementary
learning. 1t was for them TO make
Americans as well as scholars.
As he began to understand the part
in the destiny of the country played by
the school teacher, a sense of the dig
nifty of his profession came upon him
and he held his head higher. He de-
parted from the beaten track and gave
his pupils short talks on the machin-
cry of the government and the duties
Of citizens. In the questions Of the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-10-05
MEN WHO TIE UP suspENDERs
It IL an Awful Bother to Get
New Ones, as Many Rich
Mem Know.

SITS funny" said the haberdasher,
according to the Chicago Inter Ocean,
"but it's true that so per cent. Of the
men are going about with broken sus-
penders. I've known men worth mill
lions of dollars who neglect to pur-
chase new suspenders until their at
tention is called to the fact that they
need them. The other day man came
In here to buy some neckwear. While
he was waiting to be served he kept
tugging at suspender button on his
trousers. As the perspiration kept
rolling down his neck he bit hds hips
and mumbled something that sounded
like cuss words. He finally asked me If
I could give him piece OF twine.
When got 1t for him he unbuttoned
his waistcoat and proceeded to tie to-
gether the parts of an old suspender.
AI'u sell you new pair for quar-
ter ! remarked, pointing to bunch
Of new suspenders. Continuing, told
him that we had some beauties for
half dollar and better ones for dol
lar. He said, nothing, but continued
the work of tying up his broken sus-
pender. Finally thrust box of sus.
pendere In front of him and he reached
for pair.
Thank you,' he said, and he pro-
ceeded to take of his coat and waist
coat. Then he threw his old suspend.
ere on the floor, and as he fastened on
the new ones he said they felt fine. He
told me that he had been feeling un-
comfortable for a week and didn't
really know the cause of It until he
discarded the old suspenders.
Unless my wife buys pair for me
at Christmas time he said, 7 never
think about 1t and wear those / have
on until they actually fall of. Iknow
thousands Of wealthy men who are
like me IN that respect. The other day
when called upon friend at the
Auditorium he was engaged In repair
ing his suspeDders with piece OF
wire. Strange to say. he never
thought Of sending his valet for a new
pair, although he was paying $50 a day
for o suite Of rooms on the fourth
Aoor.'
THAT fellow" continued the haber-
dasher, "is a sample Of the smart bust
ness man. They'll invest thousands
Of dollars in etocks and bonds, but
forget about investing a quarter in
suspenders. Most Of them wait until
they get pair as a Christmas or
birthday present German-Americans
as q rule get suspenders for Easter
Monday. Irish-Americans get pres
ents Of suspenders on Easter Sunday
morning. Italian-Americans get new
suspenders at Christmas time :"
"And what about the nativea?"
asked o bystander.
"0h," said the haberdasher, "they
get new ones when the string breaks"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-10-05
Tne welsh Double =.

A teacher who has just died in Wales
distinguished himself by helping .
bishop to make good boast that he
would be able to preach sermon in
Welsh within three months Of his con-
secratfon.
The pronunciation of the APP was
serious hindrance and the teacher gave
counsel which proved effective:
"Place the top of your right-reverend
tongue upon the roof of your Episcopal
mouth, and hiss like goose"
The bishop made such progress that
the sermon was delivered within the
promised period in what was described
as excellent Welsh.-Youth's Compan-
ION.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-10-05
The Right Thing 10 Do.

The sermon was on the downward
path OF sinner. and the clergyman
used the illustration of ship ON the
rocks, says London Spare Moments.
A jack tar who had strolled in be-
came deeply interested.
1.-THE waves dash over herl" ex-
claimed the minister. "Her sails are
splitl Her yards are gonel Her
masts are shiveredi Her helm is use
less! She is driving ashore! There is
no hopel What can save her now ?''
"Let go the anchor, ye lubberi"
yelled the excited seaman.
He meant well, but they ran him in
sOr brawling all the same.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-10-05
A BROOK.

Once there was standing by q public street
A small white cottage OF the common
kind.
With yard shed, stable, driveway. all com.
plete
A thousand such throughout the land
But at the back, through banks OF nod.
ding green, m
There ran brook whose like you've never
seen!
Of crystal clear It was through all It's line
This Is, our line, between the neighbor's
30 we could see each stone and pebble
fine
And heaps of stones that rapids made and
falls.
Some scraps of chinaware were plain In
sight.
And bits OF stun that flashed with diamond
light.
1t danced laughed. babbled. sang the whole
day through.
AS If to be brook was perfect bliss.
Robins and sparrows seemed to think 90
And fingered near, none of the Joy to miss
They dipped with head and wing in the
clear tide
And FLASHED the drops about In circles
wide.
Sometimes a little fish went swimming by
All, wasn't that sight for childish eyes.
Sometimes q bug-like thing or dragon fly
Darted along to give us q surprise,
And sometimes green frog let of q croah
AS If to frighten US and play Joke.
There was little bridge where one coulo
plump
Face down and watch droli flies fit tt
and fro.
What perfect glee to make the minnow.
jump
When they came nosing up, in schools be.
lowi
And there. just there. by that deep. shad.
owed pool.
The garden toads would sit to blink ant
cool.
6napweed grew rank in clumps, with
blooms like gold:
We made neat eardrops of the dangling
things!
Be sure twas hard to make the limp things
hold
We always had to tie them on will
strings.
And then the seed pods-a prolific crop!
What fun to nip their tips and make then
pop!
Coarse. common weeds trailed In that
stream became
Silver or gold in answer to demands.
Skilled alchemists were we though
skipped by fame
With wealth uncounted passing through
our hands!
Oh, do the waters of that brook still Aow
Through that old town? Pray tell me Il
you know.
Laura Garland Carr, In Sacred Heart
Review.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-10-05

The progressive nations of the world
are the great food consuming nations.
Good food well digested gives strength.
If you cannot digest all you eat, you need
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t digests what
you eat. You need not diet yourself. 1t
contains ell of the digestants combined
with the best known tonics and recon-
structives. 1t will even digest all classes
of foods in bottle. No other preparation
will do this. 1t instantly relieves and
quickly cures all stomach troubles. Eli
T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-10-05

"The scoundrelly impudence of thess
moneyed men is positively brutal. You
know live next door to plutocrat.
Last spring he tried to buy me out. Ae.
tually offered me more than my place
was worth. Wanted to get rid of me.
But wouldn't sell. No, sir. Then what
do you suppose he did? Sent over and
said he'd give me ten dollars week II
dstop my daughters singing lessons"
"No! What did you do?"
81 took the scoundrels money. ]
didn't like the singing any better than
he did. ."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-10-05

Large sun spots, astronomers say,
caused the extreme heat this summer, and
doctors declare nearly all the prostrations
were induced by disorders ofthe stomach.
Good health follows good digestion.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you
eat If you have indigestion or dyspepsia
it will quickly relieve and permanently
cure you. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-10-05

Poisonous toadstools resembling mush-
rooms have caused frequent deaths this
year. Be sure to use only the genuine.
Observe the same care when you ask for
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. There are
poisonous counterfeits. DeWitt's is the
only original Witch Hazel Salve. 1t is
safe and certain cure for piles and all
skin diseases Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-10-05
The Ant and the Graa.hopper.

When 1t was become winter, the
grssshopperwent to the ant and asked
for cold handout or something.
mo-" said the ant, at is useless to
importune me. 1 am adamantl"
~And what" exclaimed the grass
hopper, turning away, as to be ex-
pected Of - ant?"
This fable teaches that one may be
vhiftlesS yet extremely witty.-De-
4roit journal ---.---. -----------
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-10-05

Northrup-My congratulations on
your marriage with the wealthy
widow. old chap! OF course you are
in clover now, Ell?
Hardup (sadly)-No; she isn't the
loan widow I took her to be.-Chicago
Evening News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-10-05
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings of the Orphans
Court of Cecil county will be held on Ii
second Tuesday ofevery month. Executor,
Administrators and Guardians, wanting
their accounts stated, will please bring in
their vouchers few days before Court.
Test r. e. JAMAR, Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-10-05
Cause and Erect.

Mrs Richmond-They saybrain work
Is more fatiguing than any other kind
of work.
Mrs. Bronxborough-I quite believe
1t. Whenever my husband has to work
late at the Office he is sure to have O.
headache next morning.-N. Y. Jour
nal
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-10-05
A Horria AIternatixe.

she-I will give you my answer in
month.
He-But ! won't be able to stay
away from you for a month.
"Then go and ask papa now and
you won't be able to get around hero
for a month"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-10-05

Miss Oldgirl-I think that was just
lovely to give Susan B. Anthony rose
for every year of her age.
Mr.. Sourdropp = Good thing they
don't do that for everybody.
Miss Oldgirl-Why, pray?
Sourdropp- Some poor fellow'd have
to buy greenhouse for you.-Balti-
more American.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-10-05
NOTICE

BIZ THE ORPHANS. CouAr ron eeorL oousrx.l
January IS, 1900.
ORDERED, That all Administrator, Ex
ecutors and Guardians that have not state
an account within year. come forward an
do the same. or show cause to the contrary
or they will be cited up.
Test: r. E. JAMAR, Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-10-05

The picture OF innocencet That's how
she looked,
But there was a price on her head.
All the people could see it-''Three seven-
ty-nfne.
Reduced from g." It read.
-PhiladelphiA Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-10-05
Don,t Nexleet Your Lirer.

Liver troubles quickly result in serious
Implications, and the man who neglects his
.er has little regard fos health. A bottle
~ Browns, Iron Bitters taken now and then
VIII keep the liver in perfect order. If the
disease has developed, Browns' Iron Bitters
WIN cure It permanently. Strength and
vitality will always follow ifs use
BroWna' Iron Bitters e sold by all dealera
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-10-05

The most dainty and effective pills
made are DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
They are une4ualed for all liver and
bowel troubles. Never gripe. Eli T.
REYNOLDS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-10-05

To prevent consumption quickly cure
throat and lung troubles with One Minute
Cough Cure. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-10-05
The Discouraged Lover.

Daphne is a summer beauty, but hep
grace my poor heart mocks,
Por know could not buy her such Q
lot Of fluffy frocks.
Chicago Record
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-10-05
Football Not In ID.

Mrs. Pokechop-So yo'r husband am
an old football player? Is'pose ne has
received good many hard knocks ON
de gridtron.
Mrs. Razzer Blades-Wa-al. yais; but
not so many as I has received from
de gridiron since got married to him.
Judge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-10-05
Just a. n Come.

"Sure, num-" said Bridget. "Pvs
broken the thermometer. Wen just
have to take the weather as 1t comesi"
Companion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-10-05
oura Gold hal klaacl.

Kermott's 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, 1900-10-05
Rural neIirhts-

Jinks-Boarding in the country now.
eh9 What do you do with yourself
evenings?
Winks-Some nights sit outdoors
TO keep cool. and other nights go to,
bed to keep warm.-N. Y. Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-10-05

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are prompt
palatahle, pleasant. powerful, purifying
little pills. Eli 7. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-10-05
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From the Youths Companion. Reprinted By
Special PeTmlssion)
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-31

Friday evening, three applications for
membership were received and 1t was voted
to hold masquerade ball Friday evening,
November 8.
w. w. Lapoint has written satire in
book form on Vermont politics under the
caption of 1.-THE Country Politician" 1t is
to be published and placed on sale.
The Congregational Christian Endesvor
society gave very pleasant geographical
social l 4 the church parlors last Friday
evening which was largely attended, Re-
freshments were served and musical and
by Rev. W. P. Jackson, Miss Kate Mathie-
son and Miss Gertrude Walker.
South Corinth.
A. L Parker recently lost a nice young
colt. One OF its legs was hurt in some way
and it grew worse until the colt was killed
as an act OF mercy.
B. X. Slack recently purchased new
cream separator, something every progress
| sive farmer should have.
Mrs. Chapman has returned from Wash
| ingtOn and is at q. j. Sack's for few days
are At Bradford and Newbury with their
| children.
Died. at her home, October %, Gertrude
Morse. wife Of Fred Densmore, after lin.
| gerng illness OF six months with consump.
ton. She leaves husband, two children,
| one, only six months old, and a father,
mother brother and sister to mourn her
| loss. Mrs. Densmore WAS a favorite with
| sl and young woman OF sterling worth
He age was about twenty-eight years.
! The sympathy OF all goes out to the bereav
cd family and motherless babes.
MIR. and Mrs. Willard Eastman and son
are TAX ing carriage trip TO Newport and
Concord, N H., to visit their children
Miss Bertha went with them and will re
main,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Munroe are at Bath
n. H., for few weeks with relatives of Mr.
Monroe.
O. A Washburn has had his building,
painted recently M. III. Dickinson did III
work.
Washington.
G. b. Bigelow and wife of Montpelie
were at q. q. Cheney's over Sunday,
There is to be social dance at schoo
house hall on Wednesday evening of thi
week.
A son was horn to Mr.. and Mrs. O. ii
Johannessen last Saturday.
Mrs. q W. Seaver is visiting in Chelse
for few days.
Albert Gray and wife and George Keltol
anu wife OF East Mantpelisr were at q. M
Seaver's over Sunday,
The net proceeds OF the harvest suppe
given by the Ladies' Aid Society wer
about nine dollars.
j. b, and @, NJ. Seaver attended the rt
ception givon Senator Dillingham; AT Water
bury LAST Friday evening.
@. w. Oloush has gone 70 WatervillC
Me whore he has employment on the raj
road.
Miss l.. A, Calet Wis ted in Moatpelie
last week.
liza Downing ia at homo f,om her schoo
( i'll with what 10 feared will terminate /
bilious foyer.
A son Was born TO Mr.. and Mrs. e. {
Smith last week
The following il "A list Of The elective on
p GERS Of the Good Templars for u o. nea
q pter; Chief templar, n W. Downing
> vica tampiar, Ena Briggs; secretary, Mr
Mabel 5eaver; financial secretary, A. n
smith; treasurer, Mrs. Maude Huntington
b marshal, @ s. Cooney.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-31
AT THE CAPITOL.

Wednesday evening was indeed gala time
at the Capitol and the gathering was fully as
large as on on any occasion for some years.
the people began to gather as early as half
past six and at seven o'clock the House was
filled by those anxious to hear Judge Wen
dali p. Stafford's address before the Yer
mont Society of Colonial Danes Wilders
Orchestral Club of nine pieces was present
and opened the exercises with an overture
which was heartily applauded.
Governor Stickney introduced Judge
Stafford with a few we chosen words In
| his usual happy manner. Judge Stafford
| spoke at length on the history aud struggles
| of Vermont from the battles OF the early
settlers with the Indians down through the
troubie s preceding the Revolution TO the
| present day. He devoted some time to the
character of Vermonters. paying high tri-
| butte to the early sons OF the State, and
called attention to their skilliulness not
only in combat but bringing about their de-
sired ends by sagscious diplomacy.
Judge Stafford said that many gteat
| judges and great statesmen had been elect
| ed within the very rooms in which he was
speaking and, (pointng TO Senator Proctor
said, Zone Of whom we have with US"
This remark brought forth the heartiest
applause from the house.
Judge Stafford mentioned among the
thing that marked Vermont's sturdness Of
character the strctness Of the present pro-
hibtory law and heartily endorsed its
spirit. The lecture was about an hour and
a half in length aud there WAS not dull
moment from start to flush. Every inch of
available sp ace was occupied by interested
and delighted listeners, and the applause
was frequent and hearty.
At the close of the address came the re-
ception in the Executive Chamber, given
by Mesdames Sickney and Allen to the
members, their wives aud friends. Long
before the receiving party came into the
chamber the line began to form and when
length of the vestibule. For nearly two
hours continuous stream OF people fell
into line and was escorted through past the
receiving party. Mesdames Stickney aud
Allen were assisted in receiving by Mrs.
John G, Smith, Mrs K. q. Smith, Mrs. K.
j. Ormsb ee Mrs. Samuel Pingree, Mrs.
Levi X. Fuller Mrs Roswell Farnham, all
| wives Of eX-governors and Mrs s. Man
sur, wife OF ex-Lieut. Governor Mansur.
The executive chamber was decorated
with crysanthemums and the display added
materially to the at ractiveness of the room.
The people were presented TO the receiving
party by the Governors staff who made a
very fine showing at this their first appear
ance. During the reception the orchestra
gave concert in the Assembly hall and
tueir music was heartily enjoyed by all.
The costumes OF the ladies were remark
ably handsome aud the junction was AS
brilliant and successful as was ever a like
occasion The event will long be remem-
hered with pleasure by all present, and the
official reign OF tho S States highest otfi1 r.
has certainly been most successfully and
happily inaugurated, from a social point OF
view,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-31
Chelsea.

Alison c., Chaffee has gone to Manchester, n.
H., to work for the winter.
Mrs. G. I. Carpenter is for short time at
Mrs. Emeline Waterson's.
w. w. Baine of Boston was guest of H. N.
Mattison last week.
G. II. Hayes of Concord, n H., is visiting
his nece, Mrs E. A George
Martin S. Hall of Fitchburg, Mass. visited
his brother and sister here last week
Rev. and Mrs A. j. Eastman and daughter
attended the State Sunday school convention at
Barre last week. NJ iss Sadie served as organ
list during nearly all the sessions of the con-
N. H.
Rev. Frank in II Roberts and wife of Eagle
Bend, Mimi, visited his brother, George B.
Roberts, last week, The ceremony which
made the present Mrs. Roberts his wife was
performed at Uuion Village, October IS, by
another brother Rev. William N. Roberts.
Herbert r. Kennedy. now of Bridgeport,
Conn, is visit to his parents and brother
A fine sight to be seen on Friday evening
was five foxes which Z. r. HARDWOOD found
that day in his traps the West Hill. Four
were full grown.
Mrs. Mary A. Judd has gone to Nathan
Noyes to take care of Mrs. Noyes during the
winter.
Edward M Smith removed last week to the
farm he has bought in WILLIAMSBURG and AL
yah Little moved here
Lillian C. Lease of Milford, N. H., is visit
ing her aunt, Mrs. A. B. Bruce
Mrs. Adams of Minneapolis Mimi, is visit
ing Mrs Sylvia Dearborn, her cousin.
A singing school is projected to be held in
the Congregational vestry and conducted by
G. B. Fisk of Brookfeld. Mr.. Fisk will meet
in the vestry on Friday evening, all, old and
young, who are interested in the subject
Rev. Mr.. Allen has returned from his vaca-
ton, bu did not preach on Sunday morning.
Mrs j. A r. Corwin went to Boston Mon
day, ON the return of her son Vinton to that
city, and will visit in that vicinity for some
weeks.
j. Eugene Finn of Boston is visiting his I'M
Gle, Capt W. III. II. Hall.
Mrs. Maria Elliott honsekeeper for John G.,
Lougee, died ON Saturday at the age of seven
ty-four. The funeral services were held on
Monday, Rev. Almon Shepard officiating.
Newest French fltunels at Homer Fits ,
! Pa re. Send for samples.