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The midland journal., 1901-08-30
FEMININE FASHIONS.
EResh Materials and Latest Designs
in the Seasons Co.'S
tumea.

Some of the newest of the shirt
waists or yoked blouses, formed of
taffeta, India or metallic silk, creped
satin or foulard, are this season made
up without lining, exactly like some of
the cool waists of linen lawn, French
chambray, nainsook, etc. They are
closely fitted to the figure by means
of back and side seams and number
Of graduated vertical tucks. The
fronts droop slightly above the belt,
and the sleeves are tucked on the out
side of the arm, these tucks terminal
ing some inches short of the wrist, to
form graceful little puff. A tucked
stock collar conceals the band at the.
neck, and pretty ribbon belt follows
the slope of the waist, says the New
York Post
Aside from the variety of elegant
evening long cloaks, empire coats and
Raglans, formed of the richest of sat-
ins and brocaded and corded silks, are
new redingoteS and princesse cloaks,
designed for summer driving, travel
ing and morning walks on the beach.
These are called Connemara dust
cIoaks, and they are variously made of
taffeta, satin finished surah, pongee
and silky mohair, which is very light
in weight. A few of the models are in
foose sack fashion, but many more are
closely fitted at the back and have half
loose fronts. The most expensive have
yokes Of Russian or point Arabe lace,
or there Is short bolero effect, with
trimmings to match, on the bell
shaped or bishop sleeves. Stitched
strappings and tucking in various
forms are other ways of decorating
these stylish wraps, in which lady
always looks well and appropriately
gowned
In mohair, alpaca and brilliantine
are brought out some new silky weaves
and charming colorings. The woman
who selects soft-finished flexible
quality of mohair or brilliantine, and
has 1t made up in coat and skirt style,
may rest assured that she has made a
most satisfactory investment. Black
is best for hard and constant wear.
Trim the skirt with three or four rows
Of narrow silk cord passementerie,
put on to simulate a fiounce of gradu-
ated depth. The jacket can.be made to
wear with fancy fronts of figured silk
or embroidery, or with shirt waists of
taffeta, satin foulard, linen lawn. ba-
tiste, peau de sole or wash silk.
The popularity of princesse effects
has extended even to short skirts for
shopping, touring, rainy weather and
out of door sports. A popular ex-
ponent of the model is the empire or
corselet skirt. made with five cores,
which has two darts at each side, and
closes at each side of the front seam,
and extra width is allowed on the CEN
ter back breadths, which are arranged
in underfolded box plaits.
The midland journal., 1901-08-30
LEMON AMBER CREAM.
A Fillip for Hot Day That Is Pretty
to Look At and Good
to Eat.

Amber cream is nourishing, appetiz-
ing and good to look upon, and favor
ite, even with those who usually de-
spise spoon food. On hot day itsc cool
ness and tartness are very grateful,
and it may be cooked with the smallest
of kerosene or gas stoves, says the
Washington Star.
Have the water Of the outside double
kettle coming to boil while mixing.
Break the yolks Of four eggs into the
porcelain lined inside boiler and the
whites into another dish. First beat
the whites stiff, after adding pinch
of salt; when stiff add two tablespoon
fuls of powdered sugar; beat we'll
again. Next add four tablespoonfuls
of granulated sugar to the yolks and
beat until smooth; now add the juice
and finely grated rind of large lem
on; if small use IN; beat well. Lastly,
stir in two tablespoonfuls of positively
boiling water. Put this in the outside
boiler, making sure this is well filled
and boiling. Now stir faithfully over
the fire until the mixture becomes q
thick paste, which it will do quickly.
Remove from the fire, take the inside
boiler by the handle, pop into it the
prepared whites, beat ''like mad" while
contents are hot, which cooks the mer-
ingue just enough to remove the
"eggy" taste.
This creamresembles the very incest
filing for lemon pie and is better for
delicate digestions, as 1t contains no
butter. Mixed faithfully, as directed,
1t puffs up so as to make good show
ing in quart dish. 1t should be rich
amber tint, lovely to eve and palate.
The midland journal., 1901-08-30
HIS WIT SAVED HIM.
Trick Performer In TicIxlfsh situ-
alton Works Trick New
TO HIMSELF.

ssIt was a pretty close shave and
nothing but my presence of mind is
responsible for my being able to tell
of it now," said the old magician,
according to the Detroit Free Press.
Several years ago made a tour of
the west. One night while showing in
q small town made use of what /
consider my greatest and most mysti-
flying trick-that of catching in my
teeth bullet fred from gun. The
trick, for 1t is nothing but trick, is
of itself very dangerous, and it is for
that reason that seldom ever attempt
it. But that night my audience was
so enthusiastic that I resolved to
give 1t.
forward to Are the gun the audience
took it for granted that the local bad
man, dead shot by the way, should
be the man, and he came staggering
up to the platform.
: "Well, the trick was a complete sue
Gees, and / was well repaid for the
danger that had run by seeing the
look of .amazement on the bad mans
face when showed him the marked
bullet between my teeth.
after the performance was over
went to my hotel, and while enjoying
goodnight cigar before going to
bed, the Office was suddenly invaded
by mob Of excited men, headed by
the bad man.
!" Here, pard,' said he, seizing hold
Nf me and showing me up against the
wall. Bill here wasn't at the show,
and he says he doesn't believe you kin
catch bullet with your teeth, and
I've bet him ten dollars that you hnl'
@Then before could find my tongue
he backed of about Is feet and drew
gun that was 400 feet long. Now, ]
wild admit that did not actually meas
ure the gun and that my figures are the
result of somewhat excited and
hasty calculation; and 1t is barely pos
sible that the actual length fellshort
few feet, but that is immaterial.
Now, git ready, pard,' shouted the
bad man. as he drew bead on me.
Right there was where / did the
most rapid thinking of my life
Hastily passing my hand over my
mouth, extracted my false teeth, and
then pleaded that 1 would have to &c
TO my room before could do the trick
left, ostensibly to get the teeth, but
really TO catch train out of town.
cut that trick for the balance of my
trim"
The midland journal., 1901-08-30
ANCIENT BUSINESS RECORDS.
Engraved Tablets of Clay That Bear
Legal Contracts and Agree
ments Centuries Old.

A peep into the "archive room" of a
great business firm Of two thousand,
four hundred years ago is one of the
results of Prof. Hilprecht's investiga-
tions at Nippur. This room would be
represented by the vault or the great
iron safe of modern business estab-
lishment. 1t contains the business
records of the firm of Murashu Sons,
of Nippur, concern which was thriy-
ing in the time of Artaxerxes l., that
is 10 say about the year 4e4 B. c., says
Youths Companion.
The records are all engraved on clay
tablets, of which $50 have been dis
covered. There are mortgages. notes,
legal contracts and agreements of all
kinds. One of the most interesting of
these records is guarantee that an
emerald set in goIdring will not fall
out for 20 years. 1t reads:
"Bel-ad-iddina and Belshuna, sons Of
Bel and Hatin, of Bazuzu, spoke unto
Bel-nadin-shumu, son, of Murashu,
thus-'As concerns the gold ring set
with an emerald, we guarantee that
for 20 years the emerald will not fall
out of the gold ring. If the emerald
should fall out of the gold ring before
the end of the 20 years, Bel-ad-iddina,
Belshuna and Hatin shall pay unto
Bel-nadin-shumu an indemnity OF ten
mana Of silver"
This is sample Of the remarhable
documents found in the archive room.
Murashu Sons must have carried on an
extensive business. The records
stretch over so years. The firm seems
to have acted as agent for the wealthy
Persians who did not care to attend
in person to their large estates in the
hot Babylonian country.
They leased their fields and other
properties, and lived upon the rev
enues thus obtained, preferring TO
spend their days amidst the luxuries
and attractions of the cities. All this
is evident from the contracts, leases
and bills of sale of orchards, slaves,
oxen and other possessions found
among these clay records.
The midland journal., 1901-08-30
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The Suns Special Correspondents throughout
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This, together with the corps of editors and re-
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The midland journal., 1901-08-30
An Intereatinr stanaard.

what is your idea of a man of
hopor?"
"A man of honor" said the French
nobleman, throwing out his chest, sis
one who will pay his wine bill and
card debts, even if he has to marry
in order to get the Wash
ington Star.
james White, Bryantsviile, Ind, says
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve healed run
ming sores on both legs. Had suffered 6
years. Doctors failed to help him. Get
Dewitt's. Accept no limitations. Eli T.
Reynolds.
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The midland journal., 1901-08-30
The kissing mug

-What was that2" asked the old
gentleman, suddenly appearing in the
doorway.
I'll guess 1T was kissing bug"
she answered, hesitatingly, while the
young man tried his best to look at
ease.
The old gentleman looked at them
both sharply.
"Does the kissing bug make people
;blush?" he Chicago Post.
The midland journal., 1901-08-30
OF PASSING INTEREST.

The world produces q million
pounds of silk week.
Oxford university has voted To do
away with the Sunday afternoon SER
mons.
The railway companies OF Great
britain pay on an average 4 l,100 .
day in compensation foF dsaage
In size. not counting colonies, tbs
European powers stand in this o..
der: Russia, Austria. Germany,
France, United Kingdom, Italy.
Several pairs Of pigeons which q
scientist has observed In Paris have
raised their young in meats made en-.
tirely of hairpins collected on the
paths of the Luxembourg.
Fort Worth papers are authority
for the statement that a conductor
of the Chicago, Rock Island a Texas
railroad, during the recent rush TO
FL Reno, to register for government
homesteads, collected, on one run. atl
fares and tickets on the tops Of the
passenger coaches.
The midland journal., 1901-08-30

Little James had been telling a
visitor that his father had got new
set of false teeth.
Indeed said the visitor, "and
what will he do with the old set?"
"Gh, s'pose," replied little James,
sthey'l cut 'em down and make me
wear 'em."-PittsbuFgh Bulletin,
The midland journal., 1901-08-30

In cases ofcough or Group give the little
one One Minute Cough Cure. Then rest
easy and have no fear The child will be
all right in little while. It never fails.
Pleasant to take, always safe, sure and
almost instantaneous In effect. Eli T..
Reynolds.
The midland journal., 1901-08-30
STATIONS.

Trains leave Oxford for PhiladelphiaNat at 25
a. m. and 2 10 p. m. Market train leaves
Rowlandville Tuesdays and Fridays at $50;
Liberty Grove. S3a; Colora S,44; Rising SUM- $3.50;
Sylmar, 90dt Nottingham O. is; Oxford 10. 90 a. m.
arriving at South st. 2.53 D. m.
Sunday train leaves Oxford at q as arriving in
Philadelphia at 9.l2 q. m: and $40, arriving in
PhiAdelphiaat 7.59 p. M; Saturday only. 20 p m.
LEAVE GOING SOUTH.
The midland journal., 1901-08-30
snh.tantiaIIx the same.

"Been buying another calfslrin
razor strop, have you7 That's q
waste of money. All ever use for
sharpening my razor is the palm OF
my hand"
"Well,' isn't that the same thing?'
Chicago Tribune.
The midland journal., 1901-08-30

Mrs. S. II. Airport. Johustown, Pa,
says: Our little girl almost strangled to
death with Group The doctors said she
couldn't live but she was instantly reliev.
ed by Que Minute Cough Cure Eli 7.
REYNOLDS
The midland journal., 1901-08-30
eLRANINGS OF FACT.

The province of Quebec Is 29a years
old; Montreal. $50; Toronto, 100.
The carat used in estimating the
weight of gems is grain of Indian
wheat.
Coffee IL planted 400 trees to the
acre, and the yield averages o pound
q tree.
The cultivation Of sugar extended
from India to Persia some time In the
ninth century.
A floating bottle dropped in the
Gulf stream will cross the Atlantic
in about iso days.
English beekeepers average SC
pounds OF honey from their hives,
American only 20 pounds.
The United States grants 25,00c
patents a year, England only 5000
Canada grants 1000 q year.
London's fire brigade puts out q
fire at an average cost Of eco. New
York pays G 1873 for the same aery.
ice, and Cincinnati holds the record
with e295 per FIRE.
The. only occasion upon which o
peer or peeress wears a coronet Ia
at the coronation OF sovereign. Az
the moment when the archbishop OF
Canterbury places the crown on the
head of the new monarch every peet
present ct the ceremony dons his
own coronet.
The midland journal., 1901-08-30
WANTED!

Reliable man for Manager Of
Branch Office we wish to open
in this vicinity. Ifyourrecord
is o. X. here isan opportunity.
Kindly give good reference
when writing.
The A. 7. Morris Wholesale House,
CINCINNATI. OHIO.
Illus. catalogue 4 cts. stamps.
The midland journal., 1901-08-30

Fhe invasion Of London by Ameri'
can visitors has reached unPfeeedent
ed proportions and never before haFs
there been 50 many wealthy AmeFi'
cans in the English capital. A. ane
fashionable West end hotel . dozen
multimillionaires are staying WITH
their families and money Is being
spent with prodigality which ths
British told nobility" must regard ~
demoralizing and detestabie,
If the action of your bowels Is not easy
and regular serious complications must be
the final result. DeWitt's Little Early
Risers will remove this danger. Safe.
pleasant and effective. Eli 7. Reynolds.
The midland journal., 1901-08-30

o. o. Buck, Beirne, Ark. says: was
troubled with constipation until bought
DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Since then
have been entirely cured of my old COM
plant. / recommend them. Eli T.
Reynolds.
The midland journal., 1901-08-30

Eruptions. cuts, burns, scalds aud sores
of all kinds quickly healed by Dewhrs
Witch Hazel Salve. Certain cure for piles
Beware of eounterfeiis. Be sure yon get
the original--DeWitt's. Xii T. Reynolds.
The midland journal., 1901-08-30
She Meant II.

Il wouldn't be discouraged" said
culbertson. to his friend Tillinghast.
who was fretting over Miss Gaskett's
refusal of his offer of marriage. "a
woman's no often means yes" I,
"This one didn't" replied Tilling-
hast, disconsolateiy. "She said no as
though there We're an exclamation
point after it."-Leslie's Weekly.
The midland journal., 1901-08-30
PHILADELPHIA, WHINING
Il TON & BALTIMORE R. r.
LEAVE GOING NORTH.
oENTRAL DIVISION,

On and after May 2eth, 1901. trains will IN
as follows:
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-12-05

The steamer Castine is in commission at
this port, ready for any business that may
offer. She will haul up the last of the
month.
affected by coal gas from their furnace last
Sunday night, a damper getting accidental
ly closed. They were quite sick for some
time, but have all recovered.
List of advertised letters in the Belfast
postoffice Dec. Sd: Ladies-Mrs. Eva Clark.
conference.-the. E. A. Brush, Mr.. O. c.
Croker, B. T. Choate, A B. Grant, Mr. c..
W. Lawrie, Mr.. L. E. Staples, Mr. Joseph
Shuburn.
A young lady hurrying to reach the
steamer NJ. 4 NJ. Monday afternoon stepped
in front of a freight train that was shifting
on the lower track and was hit by a box car
Luckily the train was moving very slowly
and she jumped clear of the danger
earle Il Jones have made number of
changes and improvements in their crock
cry department, including extra tiers of
shelves above each of the counters, giving
more room for the display of goods. Mr.
Jones recently returned from Boston with
a large stock of fine goods, including ele-
giant pictures, fancy china, handsome lamps,
+ etc.
New ADVERTISEMENTS. sMoney talks
and so does the advertisement of the Dins-
more store, on can read there in plain
black letters the bargains to be had in the
various lines of foot wear Mr.. S. r.
Locke of II. J. Locke & Son recently re-
turned from Boston, where he bought a
stock of personally selected goods for the
holiday trade. His advertisement tells part
OF the story, his show window gives another
chapter, and if you call he will tell you the
rest. Burkett's fire sale is still going on
and will continue until his stock is closed
out The City Drug Store has full line
of new goods for Christmas, including
leather goods, toilet articles, etc Agent for
Huyler's candy. Call at the C. C. G. Shoe
Store for mems ball band rubbers for felts
and leggings, the only rubbers that are
tleeced lined: Mems and ladies' overshoes
from 65c to 81. Is. Patrician shoes for VIC
men and Waukwell shoes for men.....
Spencer & Wilson, furniture dealers, Coli
scum building, are offering great bargain
in ladies' desk. See advt for particulars.
....Carle & Jones, who have made extra
preparations for the holiday trade, make
several interesting announcements. They
will be open every evening until after
Christmas. Read what they say of the
new arrangement in their china parlor.
Picture day Dec 18th. Poor & Son have re-
ceived their up-to-date holiday stock and
their goods are attractively arranged and
sold at fair prices. Fresh vaccine lymph,
from the National establishment at Wash
ingtOn, just received by Poor & Son. ...J. l..
Sleeper & Co., y Main street, have great
variety of useful presents for the holidays,
and enumerate some of them in their ad-
yertisement. They are agents for Alfred
Peat's wall papers.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-12-05
Concerning Local Industries.

Geo. A. Leavitt cut ice inches thick ant
delivered it to his customers Nov. 18th.
Geo. A. Gilchrest has bought a donkey en-
CINE and boiler for use in hosting in his
shipyard.
Edward Evans of Waldo Station has
added two valuable animals to his flock of
AngOra goats.
The Belfast Machine & Foundry Co.
recently cast keel weighing about 800
pounds for yacht for Leforest Gray of
Bucks HarDor. The foundry work the past
week included a set of ice boat runners,
mill work and an order for sled Shoes
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-12-05

WINTERPoRr. Mr. and Mrs. Walter have
returned from their wedding trip. Mrs.
Emma Larrabee of Lynn is visiting her par
entS, Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Hayes. Miss
Louise Plummer left on Monday for Art
iona where she has a position as typewriter
with her uncle. She was accompanied by
her cousin, Sumner Fisher. Mrs. Julia
Plummer and daughter, Miss Georgia, ac-
cOmpanied them as far as Boston The
pleasing comedy drama entitled s'Uncle
Si' was presented at Union Hall Wednes-
day evening, Nov. 9th, under the auspices
of Kelly Hose Co. No. End with the follow
ing cast:
Josiah Hedges, ("Uncle SIP S. {. Thompson
Frank ROllestOn, Joshua Treat
Ned Clearfeld, George Weed
Prof. Phiiander Ticklepitcher,
Chas C. Moody
Rev. John ROllestOn, Will Chattert0n
O'Flannigan. CIR. Lougee
Weary WiggleS, Ralph Larrabee
Rachel WattersOn, Mrs. L. C. Moody
Nellie Parkman, Lena SprOul
Tranquility Hedges, Mrs. c. r. Lougee
Ruth Hedges, afterward known as Lucille
Asklnan, Mrs. S. C. Thompson
Every part was well taken, and the large
audience were greatly pleased. About $50
was cleared for the Hose Co :. Rev. j. W.
Hatch has returned from a weeks visit to
the lumber camps at Island Falls. He
brought home with him a fine deer. :. Rev.
Frank s. DOlliff of Island Falls filed the
Methodist pulpit Sunday, Nov. 24th, and his
sermon was highly appreciated .. Mr.. A.
H. Hansc0m has moved his family from BAN
g0r back to their old home at Winterport. ]. !.
Mr.. AmeS of California visited DR., A, R.
Fellows Monday.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-12-05
Notice.

We wish to announce to our patrols that
our Beautiful Art Calendar will be ready
for distribution Dec. 10th. Our calendar
for 1902 is the most expensive and finest
ever put out by our firm. Trusting it will
receive the public's hearty approval we are
Most Respectfully Yours,
SPENCER & WILSON.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-12-05

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