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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-26
THE PAWNING HABIT.
Victim Tells How Ii Appeals to the
Person of the '.Artistic Tenn
permanent"

Americans are always adopting the
tricks and manners of Europe, but
they usually fasten upon those which
are sensible and picturesque. 1t is an
open question, however, how far the
pawning habit will spread in this coun.
try. Several women have it already
and declare that they are making con.
verts, says the New York Tribune.
The Mont do Piete in Paris, for in.
stance, is a highly respectable insti.
tuition. much patronized by all classes.
Students who need money just before
their remittances from home come in
or who want to help friend who has
already visited too often ma tante"
ut Is the aunt and not the uncle who
keeps the French pawnshop), think
nothing of strolling round to the
Mountain of Piety and depositing
spare valuables. In this country the
pawn ticket has been looked upon as
badge of shame, but once in awhile
an original spirit returning from Eu
rope keeps up the old happy-go-lucky
custom here. One woman, who lives
near the so-called charity" pawnshor
in Twenty-first street, discourseG
openly of her habit the other day.
why not?" said she. Il make my
living, and fairly good one, too, by
drawing things for the magazines. !
have no salary, but average $50 a
week, more or less. For three weeks
may take in very little, then $50 will
come in lump. Now, If 1 have $50
am not going to economize, and by
the time | have sent off some to my
little sister and bought a hat and
treated the girls to the theater and
had few jolly little lunches I am
broke again. My sketches have been
accepted all right, and it is only a
matter of days. So off l go to the
charity pawnshop, which is as nice
as nice can be, and put up anything
l can spare. The other day, for in
stance, l was reduced rather low, but
had enough to keep me going until my
check came in, when l got letter
from Aunt Maria, saying she would
be IN New York for few days shop.
ping. Aunt Maria lives in a one-horse
town and is the jolliest old soul that
ever was born, To have her come here
and not delight her soul with wild and
reckless dissipation in the shape of
table d'hote lunches with wine land,
perhaps, even cocktail, for my VEN
cradle aunt is equal to anything) is
quite out Of the question. So my
watch and best ring We're promptly
offered up on the altar of my devotion
to Aunt Maria. Yesterday l put her
on the train for home, blissfully happy
at the riotous living of the last week.
Would you have me make that
dear creature forego the sowing of
wild oats in her old age? Or would
you have me bother my friends by bor-
rowing in the orthodox style? No, in
deed. Al the pawnShop l pay my 10
or 20 cents for the convenience, no.
body is wiser, and nobody is put out
In the least. 1t is the best plan. What
do you say? 1t would be better if l
didn't spend the $50 the moment got
it? suppose it would be the wisest
plan, but you have to consider the
artistic temperament For that the
pawnshop is the comfort and stay.
Try my plan and you'll see what fun
it is"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-26
FOR THE FIGURE FIENDS.

Fourteen thousand oysters go to a
ton.
Taking beef as worth 1a0 as food,
milk is worth "a, eggs 72, and pork l16.
For every 1,ls0 men injured in acci-
dents, 317 women and 237 children are
hurt.
Boiling 100 pounds of raw fowl re-
duces it to so pounds, roasting it to rs
pounds.
In 1899 there were 20,sS5 births in
Connecticut. The Catholic baptisms
in the state for the same period num-
bered 10,262.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-26

You can never cure dyspepsia by dieting
What your body needs is plenty of good
food properly digested. Then if your
stomach will not digest it, Kodol Dyspep-
sia Cure will, 1t contains all of the nat
ural digestants, hence must digest every
class of food and so prepare it that nature
can use it i'll nourishing the body and re-
placing the wasted tissues, thus giving
life, health, strength, ambition, pure blood
and good healthy appetite. Eli 7. Reyu-
olds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-26
Great skua I'm Danger of Extinction

The fishermen of Dieppe, Boulogne
and Gravelines are accused by the So
ciety for the Protection of Birds OF
catching that rare species of gur
known as the great skua and using II
as bait. The great skua is already
in danger of extinction and its only
known nesting place now is Foula
mountainous islet off the west
coast of Scotland. Steps are being
taken to have the breeding grounds
closely watched this season. Foula
was the last haunt of the extinct
great auk.-LondOn Express.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-26

81 have written an article on How
to Live on $3.50 a Week." he explained
to the editor.
We'll" said the editor. "you had
better write the sequel to it,"
~ dn not understand"
"Why, How to Get the Two-fifty.' "
Baltimore American.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-26
IIliternte Roumnnin-

Roumania would appear to be the
most illiterate country in Europe.
The last census shows that. In pop
ulation of nearly 5000, 600, nearly
4,O00,OO0 can neither read nor write,
and that only little over 1000, 900
have any education at al.-N. Y. Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-26

Critic-Not a bad stretch OF land.
scape. but haven't you laid out more
than enough of it in water?
Artist-Not bit of it. The picture
is for a client who made his money in
stock-watering operations. - Boston
Transcript.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-26
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings Of the Orphans
Co1rt Of Cecil county will be held on th
s,cpnd Tuesday ofevery month. Executor
Adminissraiors and Guardians, waut.u
their accounts stated, will please bring l.
their vouchers few davs before Court.
Test. x, E.JAMAR. Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-26
An Outlook for Sweets,

ma, when l get big 1 want T.
work"
What do you want to do, little
daughter?'
E. Ma, l want g wrap up car'mels in
candy act'ry"-Chicago Record
Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-26
Wonderful! Wonderful !!

Elwood Townsend, Kinks Mills, Penna, says
Il had sore leg for II years and tried good
many different iiuimcuts, until was advised bS
my neighbors to try feldsrr's Iiniment. used
one bottle and uON feel like Il new man. woulG
advise every body to try it. For sale by Dir. t. Il.
Kirk, Rising sun SidWcll 4 Griffith, Sylmar
John MeCrcry, Nottingham.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-26

~ am indebted 10 One Minute Cough
Cure for my present good health and my
life. 1 was treated i'll vain by doctors for
lung trouble following la grippe. took
One Minute Cough Cure and recovered my
health. Mr.. F.. H. Wise, Madison, Ga.
Eli T, REYNOLDS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-26

Native-See that young man over
there? He has saved is persons from
drowning. He plays the flute, too.
Visitor-Oh, well, u man who has
saved 16 lives has right to play
fute.-N. Y. Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-26
Y r TAYLOR,
NOTICE

BY THE ORPHANS CoURr FoR CEorr. CouHrY,t
January Is, 1900.
ORDERED, That all Administrators, Ex
tcltors and tiuardians that have not state
an account within year, come forward an
do the same, or show cause to the contrary
or they will he cited up.
Test: &. s. LAMAR, Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-26
A Sure Way,

Briggs-I've just discovered that we
are in love with the same girl.
Griggs-Well, how shall we end the
matter?
Briggs-Tl tell you what to do.
You propose to her.-Detroit Free
Press
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-26

Daughter-But ne has become so
cold to me since yesterday!
Mother-Iie is jealous, think You
know you gave Harry Trottles four
dances last night.
Daughter-Dear mother, you make
me so happy!-Brooklyn Life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-26
TO Nature.

Thou art n friend that ever bides with mo
Steadfast as sun to day or moon to night
Or as the stars which shed revealing
light
Ger dusky meadow and mysterious sea.
Many wise lessons have l learnt of thee:
The winds have been my teachers, and
the flowers,
The SHOWS of winter, and the vernal
showers,
And white clouds sailing TRANQUILITY
Above my head across heavens radiant
face.
0 JOY to know thy ministering servants
move
In my behoof on tireless steps OF love,
Heart-Gscord now to calm has given place
Iwould be tue to thee. my heart to thine.
Ihe feebly human to the Strong Divine.
William Cowan In Chambers Journal
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-26
wanted the Last Word.

Judge-Have you anything to say
before sentence is passed upon your
The Female prisoner-No, your
honor; I'll wait till afterwards. lam
in the habit of having the last word
YoNkers Statesman.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-26

Twynn-Dr. Thirdly is very good
man, but he never breaches q sermon
less than an hour long.
Triplett-I1e must be terror.
Twynn-He is. He's holy terror.
-I,eSlie'S Weekly
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-26
Two Serious Cases,

First Bachelor Girl-This promis-
cuous kissing is dangerous.
Second Bachelor Girl-Think so?
why, yes; l know of two cases
which resulted seriously. One girl
caught the measles and the other
caught husband. ."-Yonkers States.
man.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-26

"Now your papa" said the Sunday
school teacher to little Cuthbert,
'never swears, does hep"
NO" replied little Cuthbert, "but
sometimes he seems to look lust
about as mad when he says dunn it
as though he would of spelt it with
an a."-Chicago Record-Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-26

'How's your wife, Blinks?"
Her head troubles her good
deal"
Neuralgia 2"
mo; she wants new hat."-Tit-
Bits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-26
How Did He Find Outs

Mr.. Squegee-It's pretty difficult to
make Miss Hardy blush, isn't it?
Mrs. Squegee-John Henry, explain
.his minute how you know that
rowp Topics.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-26

The piles that annoy you so will be
quickly and permanently healed if you
use DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Beware
of worthless counterfeits. +. T Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-26
The LOST LETTER
BY Anna PierpOnt Siviter.


From Good Literature, Reprinted by Permission)
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1901-07-26

North America has 2O9, $50 miles of
railway to Europe's total of 163,413
miles.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-11-15
NOT DEAD.

We are pleased to note that the
Chautauqua movement inaugurated
by the FREE PRESS sometime ago. is
not altogether dead. One of our gen
gave it vigorous punch few days
ago, and Immediately there were
signs of life; at the same time another
citizen remarked that the very best
tonic it could hare would be tile APP
where to hold the meetings.
Will some one please furnish the
hall. Such an investment will easily
pay 20 per cent. per anuum.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-11-15
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY.

The burned district of Jackson
Vile. Fla, is to be rebuilt at once,
offering an opportunity of employ
ment to workmen, and excellent
prospects to contractors and CAPT
talists. Jacksonville is reached
from all directions by the Seaboard
Air Line Railway System, which
offers unexceled facilities in the
way of schedules and through Car
service to that point.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-11-15
HOW MY ANGEL, MOTHER DIED.

HOW MY ANGEL MOTHER DIED
For the FREE PRESS.
1t is many years ago since the char
lot swung so low,
That took'nly dear mother from my
side;
recall it to-day, tho it's far, far
away,
The cot where my angel mother died.
Chorus
She whispered goodbye, to her
children SO dear,
Then she babe us not to cry,
But be sure you love Jesus
And meet me in Heaven;
That's how my angel mother died.
Twas an old fashioned cot,
In green leafy spot;
The honeysuckle round the door
way twined;
In an orchard close by
Where the thrush swung so high
There's where my al gel mother died.
AS she lay on her bed she did rest
her aching head,
And whispered I'm going to be his
bride.
Our hearts were aching sore
For we'll never see her more,
That's how my angel mother died.
Oh! my comrades, to-day she is calling
You away;
Give up yours sins whate'er betide
If you wish to go to Heaven
You must have your sins forgiven,
And die the death that angel mother
died.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-11-15
ASTOUNDING DISCOVERY.

From Uoopersville, Mich. comes word
of wonderful discovery of a pleasant
ing by any one troubled with bad cough
always ensures a good nights rest 1T
will soon cure the cough too" writes Mrs.
S. Hamburger. 'for three generations Of
our family have used DR.. Kings ew Dis
covery for Consumption and never found
it's equal for Coughs and Geld" It's an
unrivaled life-saver when used for desper-
ate lung diseases, Guaranteed bottles soc
and SLIGO at all Druggists. Trial bottles
free.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-11-15
EMMANUEL CHURCH.

Divine service till further notice,
Sundays at II a. m. and 5 p. m.
Fridays $50 a. m. Holy Communion
on the first Sunday of the month at
II a M; on third Sunday at 9 a. nj.
Sunday School 10 a. M.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-11-15

The fact that the popular summer
resort-Jackson Springs, is to beopen
as a winter resort also, gives pleasure
to many people who love to visit that
delightful place.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-11-15
Mexican r1ustang Linirnent

don't the surface Tut through the muscles and
Inflammation
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-09-08

ents came TO America in 1858. and with
in a short time after their arrival. To-
Gated at Steubenville. o, rhe family
was not wealthy. but was fairly we'll
to-do. John worked the larger portion
of two years in a cotton mill, and at
tended the public and private schools
in that section during the summer
season.
The major portion OF his education,
however. which was not classical but
PRACTICAL and in many respects most
thorough. was obtained in the print
ing Office. He began the printing husi-
ness In 1Sts, at the age OF Is, with VIII
son A Harper, of the Steubenville
Journal, and served his apprenticeship
in the Herald office in the same city
under w II. Allison.
Mr.. Frew came to Virginia In 1859,
following the same calling in Wheel
ing, working for several months In
the office of the Argus, which was pub
lished BY John Durham. Then he
worked for year in the Times office,
and In August. 1858, entered the em-
ployment OF the lntelligencer, working
for 1--WE dollars week. Swearengin
& Taylor were the proprletors OF the
paper at that time. After working
there three years, during which
his ability was recognized by
his employers, he was made
foreman of the job office, at a substan-
tial increase In salary. lie remained
In this position until 1866, the proprie-
torship of the paper passing TO J. IL.
Pendleton 4 CO.. Beatty Co., and
Campbell a McDermott.
by frugal habits, Mr.. Frew had saved
a considerable sum of money, ana
when the opportunity presented itself
in January, 1866, he purchased an IN
terest In the Intalligencer. aud the
arm name became Campbell, Frew a
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-09-08

Never conspicuous in politics, he held
some small local Offices during his long
life in this community; but his prom
inence waa above and apart from that,
while his friendships we're not limited
nv area and we're not restricted by city,
county or State.
The end. at half-past eight last even
ing. was not unexpected. 1t was never
theless a shock to scores and hundreds
of close personal friends and acquaint-
ances. and there were many manlfesta-
tions of sorrow when the fact became
known, For nearly year Mr.. Frew
was an inyalid-some months ago his
condition was very SeriouS-but ne
rallied 20 the extent that he was able
TO be about and was occasionally seen
in a carriage during pleasant weather
in the early and middle summer. IL
was hoped by his friends that the turn
ing point had been reached, and that
he would be spared for many more
years of active and influential work
among hi. fellow citizens, but disap-
pointment came. After a few weeks
reaction set in, and the patient. once
apparently convalescent, was again
confined to his residence. Two weeks
ago those closest TO him were con-
WINGED that the inevitable end was not
far removed, and as the days grew into
weeks this opinion was confirmed. A
week ago close observers gave him two
weeks Of life as the minimum. The
brief interval was not covered. John
Frew is dead.
In his demise Wheeling loses a citi-
zen of unimpeachable integrity, a man
indefatigably Industrious, a model ex-
ample of that success which attends
close attention to legitimate business,
and rich, not in mere money, but in
the deserved regard of a public ever
approaching worth and character. His
death leaves vacancy in the active
life of Wheeling not easy to fill; many
hundreds will deplore his departure
from this life as something of per-
sonal loss.
Arrangements for the funeral have
not yet been announced. The news
paper men and printers will assemble
this afternoon at half-past three
o'clock at the Office of the Mayor, City
Hall. to take appropriate action.
Tohn Frew was q son of Alexander
and Esther Scott Frew. and was born
October II. 1885. near the town of An
trim. County Antrim, ireland. His par
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-09-08

Co. He was made business manager
of the paper, and continued in thai ca
pacity for years, later becoming, by
changes in the firm TO a. corporation,
the dominant factor in the management
of the business.
In politics Mr.. Frew was an ardent
Republican, but had no taste for public
life, and never sought pontical Office.
He was elected member of Council
from the Seventh ward, however, in
1866, and in the latter year was
elected public printer, and twice re-
elected, holding the ofisce until March.
1871. He was a member of the
Board OF County Commissioners
from 1876 to 1880. In 1880 he was
nominated for House of Delegates on
the Republican ticket, but the entire
ticket was defeated. In 1881 he was
his party candidate for Mayor of
Wheeling. but was defeated by a strict
party vote. In 1884 he was one of the
West Virginia electors.at-large upon
the Republican ticket, and four years
later was delegate-at-large to the ma
tional convention that nominated Ben
jamin Harrison for President. He was
a candidate for postmaster under the
Harrison administration, but withdrew
his name of his own accord before the
appointment was made.
Mr.. Frew was married twice. His
first union was with Mary e. Pearce. of
Steubenville, o., on May 4, 1858, who
died in 1872, leaving two daughters.
Mrs. Hugh r. Scott, Of Pittsburg, and
Ida. wife of James X. Hall. Major John
P. Glass If stepson. In 1876 Mr.. Frew
was married second time to Mrs
Mary 3. Glass, of SteubenvilIe, who
survives him. Surviving sisters are
Mrs. Sarah Waidner. of Baltimore, and
Mrs. William Morrison, of this city.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-09-08

The case of VIM. Blinco, charged
with obtaining goods from Gundlings
by false pretense, was set for
hearing next Wednesday.
J. II. Atkins, charged with a mis-
demeanor was called but did not APP
pear.
Cases of w. & e. G. railway, Rich
ard Bender, Frank Gray and Dick
Sheppard were passed. Alex. Gardner.
d. Fischer and Zip Snyder pleaded
guilty to indictments for conducting
gambling houses. Harvey Roy plead
not guilty, and case was set for next
Wednesday.
S. 0. Boyee informed the court that
John English and two others have
been lying in jail. that no person ap-
pears to prosecute them, and he asked
that they be released. Upon the s1g-
gestion OF Mr.. Nesbitt, the matter was
allowed to go over until tomorrow.
Saloon keepers indicted for Sunday
selling:
John Arthur. passed till Tuesday;
Adolph Bott, passed; Michael Agnic,
passed; George Bishop. passed; Bader
& Mauer passed; J. G. Bishop, passed;
Burke Bros, passed; Paul Berry, pass
ed, John Bartollas, passed; Henry Bic
berson, passed; Max Reuter- passed;
Boadwing & Schneider and Chas. Bau-
er, passed; l.. Fisher, called, II. l..
Wheat, passed. A. Bischop, passed;
Robert Clark, passed; III. w. Comstock,
passed; Fsnnegan Bros. passed; Will
lam Fette, passed; Gus Franzheim,
passed; Otto Fish, passed; Joseph
Groghan, passed; Gavin, Gundling &
Carenbauer, passed; Julius House, pass
ed; Ed. Hofreuter. Frank Healey, Thos
Halpin, Dora Hundt, Louis Hazlett,
William Happy. Peter Hoe, owen Nc
Keever, Harry Joyce, passed; James j.
Killeen, called; Fred. Knut. passed;
Charles Kraft, Joseph Kone, Dan Cline,
passed; ]. w. Kindelberger, Charles
Larue, August Matthew, Michael &
Woods, John Morgan, Mozart Park, Jo-
seph Marshall, nenry Mikels, all pass
ed; August Meyer, Jr., Mary Miller, A.
Z. Meyer, Andrew Mckinley, Laughlin
& Mclaughlin, William +, Mccormick,
Charles Oberman, o'Leary & Hefner,
Thomas Kraftz, A. P. Peckstein, pass
ed; Neill Quinn, called; John Ritter,
G. Rudler, Jacob Steurnagle. A. A.
Smith, Ned o. Smith, c. D. Thompson,
August Trabert, Louis Trosch, Parker
& Winder, J. H. Weisgerber, Rich
Wilkie; P. Ztmmer, Herman wicker
and William Mclaughlin, all passed..
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-09-08
GIRL DROPPED DEAD
WHILE ON ELEVATOR.
The Sudden Death of Mary WiIheIm
Mt the City Hospital Yesterday

The Sudden Death of Mary WilheIm
mt the city Hospital Yesterday
Morning.
Miss Mary Wilhelm. sister of Ja-
cob Wilhelm, who has been employed
in the family of Col. George b. Cald-
we'll for eight or nine years, dropped
dead at an elevator at the City Hos
pital at eleven O'Clock yesterday morn
ing.
Miss Wilhelm had been sick during
the summer, and her physician pre-
scribed for nervous dyspepsia. About
the first Of August she went to tho
mountains, In the hope OF obtaining
relief, but was disappointed.
Yesterday morning upon the advice
of her physician, she was removed to
the City Hospital. She entered the ell
evator. and the boy was about to
start it, when she fell dead. Physi-
clans applied restorabives, but to no
avail. Death was due to heart trou-
bic Miss Wilhelm had host OF
warm friends, who will mourn her ale
most tragic death.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-09-08
All wheeling Men.

A delegation of structural iron work.
ers called at the Register Office last
night to deny the statement in the In
telligencer yesterday forming that
Pittsburg men are working on the Geo.
NJ. Shook G. Co. building. They say
that every man employed is a Wheel
ing man. Contractor f. A. Fleming,
who accompanied the men. said they
were the best set of men who have ever
worked for him.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-09-08
Resolutions of sympathy.

Wheeling Lodge, No. 5, passed the
following resolution yesterday even
ing
We, the officers of Wheeling Lodge,
No. 5, A. A. of |. s. & T. W., of " est
Virginia. in behalf of the members of
said lodge, desire to extend our SYM
pathy TO Mrs. VIM. Mckinley in her
hour of trouble, and also to extx3d a
hopeful prayer that the wounds of the
President may not prove fatal.
We also desire to express our con-
domination of the deed of the murder
Gus anarchist as being an act that
menaces law and order.
EDWARD STROTMAN,
President.
II. s. HART, Secretary.